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Pharmacy fight hits Alberta legislature LES STULBERG Independent reporter Momentum appears to be gaining as Alberta pharmacies, including those in Stettler, draw public attention to the “sizeable revenue reductions” that pharmacies say they would endure under a new provincial plan. The provincial budget calls for cuts to the pricing of generic drugs. This Monday at the legislature, pharmacy representatives presented a petition with almost 25,000 signatures in support of local pharmacies. Scott Savage, owner and pharmacist at Stettler Value Drug Mart, said his pharmacy is among those in Stettler collecting signatures for the petition. “I am quite impressed with the number of people who have signed,” he said. The petition-signing process is ongoing, as pharmacy representatives say they’ll continue to forward them to the government and lobby for change. The petition was initiated by a group of community-based pharmacists to bring light to the issues surrounding the recent budget cuts and their impact on the health care of Albertans. The pharmacists expressed immediate concern that the new budget would gravely affect their ability to provide patients with the quality of care they require and deserve. “Sometimes you wonder if it will do any good, but it’s0 better than standing by and not saying anything,” Savage said. He’s hopeful the efforts of the pharmacy group will have some impact on the government to re-visit generic drug pricing. “We have a good bunch representing the pharmacies,” Savage said. “We are in pretty good hands.” Three Stettler pharmacies joined counterparts province-wide a few weeks ago in closing their businesses for one hour in
protest of the cut. “The government of Alberta’s imposed reduction in generic drug prices has created a funding gap for community pharmacies,” Stony Plain pharmacist Kit Poon said in a news release. “This will soon result in patients having less access to their community pharmacist or they will be forced to pay out of their own pockets for services that have been provided at no direct cost to patients across the province of Alberta. As not all Albertans are able to pay for these services, service reductions will occur that will see Albertans obtaining less counselling from their pharmacist on healthrelated matters, longer wait times, increased emergency room and hospital visits, more trips to the doctor, and overall, less effective medication therapy. Patient care and services provided by pharmacists will remain in jeopardy until the government finds ways to ensure pharmacist delivered services are protected.” Pharmacies, particularly in rural Alberta, would face “extreme challenges” maintaining the level of service that has come to be expected by patients, Poon said. “The funding gap created by the drug pricing changes will require pharmacies with smaller patient bases to decrease operational costs in order to keep their doors open,” said Ron Mattice, a pharmacist from Cold Lake. “At-risk pharmacies will be forced to lay off staff, or worse, may close their doors completely. “To date, the government has not, in good faith, consulted with pharmacists in Alberta when making decisions that affect them and their patients.” Pharmacists want the government to return to the bargaining table to negotiate a deal that they believe would work for Albertans. “Thousands of Albertans have expressed their concern in signing this petition,” Mattice said. “The government seems to be ignoring pharmacists. Perhaps they better not ignore Albertans.”
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Education Minister Jeff Johnson (middle) addresses the Clearview School Division on Monday evening. Flanking him are Doug Aitkenhead (left), the director of teacher relations, and Tom Bradley, the minister’s chief of staff.
Clearview reverses its teacher decision after pep talk from education minister LES STULBERG Independent reporter Alberta Education Minister Jeff Johnson and his entourage made a whirlwind stop in Stettler late Monday afternoon to do a bit of politicking. His visit was ostensibly to encourage the Clearview School Division trustees to reconsider ratifying an agreement with the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA). That was somewhat of a moot point, however, considering the province has revealed plans to legislate a new deal with teachers. The Clearview meeting with the minister was held in camera — and out of the public eye. Clearview trustees voted in March not to ratify the agreement, but at a special meeting Monday immediately after the minister’s visit, they reversed their decision and voted unanimously to support the ratification. Some trustees believed the meeting was somewhat irrelevant as Johnson indicated that regardless of unanimous support, the government would go with the will of the majority and legislate a four-year agreement with the ATA. “It was nice to hear from the minister and actually have him here in person,” said Clearview chair Ken Checkel. The trustees now believe the agreement is “financially good” for Clearview division, whose teachers
earlier endorsed the deal. The four-year agreement reached by government and the ATA would see compensation for 40,000 Alberta teachers frozen for three years, one of which has already passed since the end of the previous agreement. That would be followed by an increase of two per cent in 2015-16 and a one-time lump sum payment — to be funded by government — in that same year. The agreement would also see Clearview teacher salaries, which are now ranked 61st out of 62 in the province, brought up to provincial average, at the cost of the government. “That’s great for our staff,” Checkel said. ATA local president Corey van Zandbergen believed the agreement was positive. “I am encouraged the board reconsidered their position and am looking forward to working with the board in the various committees in the contract,” he said. While the financial side of the agreement satisfied Clearview trustees, other details of the agreement concerned the board. Checkel called the agreement “a leap of faith,” as new committees are introduced, but was encouraged with the education minister’s “commitment to make it work.” Trustee Cheri Neitz was concerned the negotiated reduction of instructional hours by the ATA to 907 hours per school year might be a trend that could “continue to be pushed down.”
The province stepping in to legislate the agreement was of concern to the board. “The edge of the wedge is in,” said trustee Karen Holoway, fearing the demise of local bargaining. Trustee Yvette Cassidy said she was concerned with the enhanced control of the ATA. She said the role of the school board is changing, but liked the compromise between all parties that would still see the school board “speak up for kids” and “hoped that voice would get stronger.” “Diminishing board involvement” was a concern for trustee Rhonda Maginn, but she said supporting the province on the agreement lessened the chance of being amalgamated with another school division. Trustee Peter Simons said he didn’t consider the 907 hours of instructional time to be an issue in any school. He attributed the “impotence of the Alberta School Board Association,” which was “useless as negotiators,” to be a valid reason for the province to step in. “The ship has sailed on local bargaining,” said trustee Patty Dittrick. She said the agreement would “pave the way for students to be free of labour struggles” and would enable the board to “move on from negotiating to educating.” Dittrick said she liked that the new agreement would allow teacher-quality to be addressed, “something the previous agreement didn’t.”
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William E. Hay Composite High School’s Flexibility Program was recognized with honourable mention nationally. Max Cook (right) of the Canadian Educational Association presents a plaque to William E. Hay principal Norbert Baharally and vice-principal Myranda Shepherd. Last week was Education Week.
William E. Hay flexes with national honours LES STULBERG Independent reporter William E. Hay Composite High School earned national recognition from the Canadian Educational Association. The school received honourable mention for the Ken Spencer Award, which recognizes innovation in teaching and learning. Max Cook of the national association visited the Stettler school to present a plaque and a $1,000 cheque. William E. Hay was one of 16 schools in Alberta that had freedom from the “Carnegie Unit.” The Carnegie Unit mandated that every student sit in front of a teacher for 125 hours to receive five credits. The underlying assumption of the Carnegie Unit, in place in Alberta since 1906, was that each
student learns the same and learns at the same rate. William E. Hay staff believe that mandate is outdated. “The Carnegie Unit is an industrial-aged structure,” said vice-principal Myranda Shepherd. “It was implemented during a time when education was about putting students through as system as quickly as possible. The Carnegie Unit standardizes students. To us, students should be in an environment that nurtures their potential and understands their uniqueness. “Our staff is one of the hardest-working and most innovative group of professionals that you will find in Alberta, and that is why they were deserving of this recognition from the Canadian Educational Association.” During the past four years of the high school flexibility enhancement
pilot project, staff created innovative programs meant to enhance education and learning for students — from flex time, teacher advisor, project week, math enhancement to their extended learning opportunities. “Extended Learning Opportunities are a great example of innovative programming at our school,” said principal Norbert Baharally. “We know that much of what students learn happens outside the walls of the classrooms, and we want students to have an opportunity to use school time to take what they are passionate about and learn from it. “In an ELO, students create their own program, create a timeline, partners with a community member and then work through their program.” This is the last year of the High School Flex-
ibility Enhancement pilot project. The government has extended the project for the 16 schools and has opened the project to other schools in Alberta. More than 113 high schools in Alberta said they want to be involved. “This is exciting news,” Shepherd said. “We could never have imagined this much support for high school redesign in Alberta. We are thrilled this is taking hold.” She said that during the past four years, the school has had many opportunities to share its journey and experiences with other staff members throughout Alberta. “This week alone, we have had visits from Lindsay Thurber, Beaverlodge and Three Hills Composite High School,” Shepherd said last week, which was Education Week provincially.
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HIGH NOTES — Gracenotes Ensemble of Stettler performed in the provincial music festival last Saturday at Edmonton. The group won a $250 scholarship for its first-place performance. In the back row (from left) are Sonya Marquart, Aaryn Lynham, Rhonda Sylvester, Sherry Rempel, Jaycee Davidson and Dacia Gramlick. In the middle row (from left) are Carly Armstrong and Hillary Clarke. In the front row (from left) are Janae Kopp and Maggie McKenzie. Gracenotes hosts its spring concert next Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Centre in Stettler.
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Multiple buildings lost in fire LES STULBERG Independent reporter A fire destroyed six buildings, fuel storage tanks and other equipment on the Erskine farm of Stettler county councillor Joe Gendre and his wife, Circun, last Thursday afternoon. “We are so grateful there was no loss of life and that we have our home,” Circun Gendre said. Joe Gendre said the help from neighbours, family and the Stettler Regional Fire Department was “overwhelming.” He said the Rowledge family and the Erskine Hutterite Colony brought their water tankers to assist the fire department’s four units in battling the blaze. “I am glad there were no other fires that day in the county,” Joe said. All of Stettler’s firefighting equipment was needed to save the remaining buildings on the Gendre farm. He said neighbour Eric Haustein moved equipment out of the line of the flames and many neighbours assisted in multiple ways. Joe said the fire began at about 3:30 p.m. when he was using a grinding wheel to cut a bolt off a sweep on his cultivator. He said the cultivator was on a gravelled area of the yard, but north-
west winds blew sparks 25 feet into dry grass. He noticed the fire immediately and tried to beat it out with his shirt, but wasn’t able to do so. The fire spread to a nearby storage shed that housed pails of oil and garden equipment, destroying that within minutes, and soon engulfed three fuel storage tanks just 60 feet away from the Gendre home. Joe said he watered the house down with a garden hose until the fire knocked the power out. The diesel fuel drained, causing a blaze that wiped out a row of 60-yearold spruce trees. Joe said the fire moved to a cinderblock shop with a metal roof, but that didn’t stop the blaze. It got inside and into the rafters, and destroyed that building as well, taking with it tools, a welder, lathe, hardware supplies and countless other items used a farm. Joe said the fire jumped across the gravelled portion of the yard to land near his dairy barn. “It was only about six feet in diameter when we noticed it, and the neighbours tried to put it out, but with the wind and dry grass, it was useless.” The blaze consumed a pole loafing shed, the milk parlour and a hay shed. “It didn’t take long for all this to happen,” Joe said. At that point, the fire department
arrived, he said. He used his tractor and cultivator to plow a fire guard to the southeast side of his farm to prevent further damage, but noticed a bale stack on fire. That blaze burned back into another barn, and destroyed it. The Gendres don’t have livestock, so the buildings were used for storage. Joe said a motorhome, a couple of small tractors, Bobcat attachments, a one-ton truck and a fifth-wheel trailer were among the items lost. He said the firefighters extinguished a wagon that was burning in a heavily grassed area near the hip-roof barn, which was also spared damage. Joe said the fire has given him a new outlook. “The electrical connections shouldn’t be in a building,” he said. “They should be in a separate fire proof structure.” He also said all areas around the farmyard should be mowed to prevent the build-up of tall, dead grass. The Gendres tried to remain positive, despite the devastation. “We are lucky we still have our big equipment so we can still farm,” Circun said. Joe they would have lost “everything” if not for the quick work of their neighbours and the Stettler fire department.
Driving tests for seniors dismissed as ‘cash grab’ LES STULBERG Independent reporter A testing program for driver-licence renewal, for people 75 and older, is alarming seniors across the province. A number of concerned Stettler seniors gathered last Tuesday at the Stettler Seniors’ Centre to hear representatives from the Elder Advocates of Alberta Society address the problems facing seniors. Elder advocates Ruth Adria of Edmonton and Bill Bears of St. Albert detailed the problems the Simard–MD (Modified Demtect) and DriveABLE tests are inflicting on seniors. The tests were described as being part of a pilot project, developed by the husband-and-wife team of Dr. Bonnie Dobbs and Dr. Allen Dobbs. The Simard-MD test was written by Bonnie Dobbs, while her husband developed and manages the DriveABLE program. The main message delivered by the pair was that “the tests are not accurate and not mandatory.” Adria said the Simard– MD is a mental screening test for cognitive impairment and dementia. “It sets the senior up for failure,” she said. “It’s very difficult to pass.” She cited a 2011 random Simard-MD test on a group of high-profile working citizens who weren’t seniors. All but two failed. One of those failing included an Alberta cabinet minister, Adria said. She said that if seniors fail that test, they’re requested to take the DriveABLE test, which costs $250. DriveABLE , a privatefor-profit assessment centre, requires seniors to use a computer to answer questions about driving
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Bill Bears, representing the Elder Advocates of Alberta, briefs Stettler seniors last week on the controversial driver-licence renewal test for seniors. scenarios, Adria said. She said many seniors have never used a computer. Adria called the program “a cash grab” that costs the Alberta taxpayer. Physicians administering the Simard-MD test can invoice Alberta Health Services for more than $200, she said. Adria said the Elder Advocates of Alberta receives complaints from seniors about the program almost daily. Elder advocates challenge the validity of the test and the need for it. Adria pointed out that 2010 statistics from Alberta Transportation show senior drivers are responsible for the least amount of traffic collisions and fatalities
of any age group. Two seniors who failed the Simard-MD test — Ken Jones of Delburne and Adolf Adam of Rimbey — were in the audience. Jones said that in one component of the test, 10 unrelated words were said and he had to repeat them back within a minute. Another required him to list 30 grocery items within a minute, he said. Adam’s wife, Lillian, said within hours of her husband failing the Simard-MD test, they received a phone call from the DriveABLE organization, wanting to set up an appointment. Adria said her organization could list a number of seniors who failed both tests, yet passed a road test
with no difficulty. Bears said most seniors believe the screening test is a mandatory government program and don’t know they have a choice. He said they can say no, and go to another doctor. Alberta only requires a physical medical test after age 75. It’s at the doctor’s discretion that a SimardMD test is administered. Bears said the screening tests were based on 1990 predictions that projected a rapidly aging population would be a detriment to road safety. He said statistics and studies have “proved that to be catastrophically wrong.” Scientific evidence has proved that senior-related traffic accidents have instead dropped, Bears said. He said for the program to prevent six traffic accidents, it would take 211 drivers off the road needlessly. Bears said studies comparing jurisdictions that have implemented the Simard-MD program with those that haven’t show no difference in the number of senior-related traffic accidents. He said Tasmania had adopted the program, but that country has since abolished it. “Studies have related senior well-being with mobility and independence — it gives better mental and physical health,” Bears said. “We can’t allow this to become a recognized government program,” he said. Darlene Dushanek, part of the Delburne delegation and daughter of Ken Jones, urged seniors to start a letter-writing campaign to Transportation Minister Ric McIver and Alberta MLAs before the SimardMD and DriveABLE tests potentially become law.
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Province should reverse leap backward and keep provincial achievement tests By Michael Zwaagstra Troy Media columnist In a giant leap backward, Alberta Education Minister Jeff Johnson announced last week his plans to scrap the provincial achievement tests (PAT) currently written by grades 3, 6, and 9 students. They will be replaced in the near future by more “student-friendly” assessments to be written at the beginning of the year. It isn’t difficult to see the likely outcome from similarly wrongheaded decisions. Manitoba went down the same route in 1999 and the results have not been good. Before its current government, Manitoba had a full system of standards tests administered to grades 3, 6, 9, and 12 students, similar to what currently exists in Alberta. Over a decade, Manitoba eliminated its grades 3, 6, and 9 tests and replaced them with performance checklists given at the beginning of the school year. During the same time period, Manitoba students went from the middle-of-the-pack among Canadian provinces in their math and reading skills to second last. Only Prince Edward Island students turned in worse results. Interestingly, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island also happened to be the two provinces with the least amount of standardized testing. However, Prince Edward Island recently started implementing standards tests for grades 3, 6, and 9 students — leaving Manitoba as the only province without any standards tests before grade 12. Now the Alberta government plans to follow Manitoba’s example and join it in a race to the bottom. That’s a disappointing development, especially because Alberta has long been the top-performing province in the country. To make matters worse, none of the reasons the government gives for eliminating the PATs makes much sense. For example, Johnson claimed the current PATs are too stressful for students and need to be replaced by more “student-friendly” assessments. However, other than anecdotal stories offered up by testing opponents, no one has been able to demonstrate exactly why the PATs are too stressful for students. Students have written those tests successfully for more than 30 years and there is no reason why they should now be considered too stressful. Apparently, the education minister thinks that writing the PATs on a single day adds to the stress of those tests. So he plans to replace them with assessments written over several days. However, there is no reason to conclude that stretching out the time over which a test is written makes it any less stressful. But it does increase the likelihood more students will miss at least part of the test if they are absent on any of the test days. Ironically, these new tests might take up even more time than the PATs. It has certainly been the experience of Manitoba teachers, particularly at the Grade 3 level, as Ben Levin, former deputy minister of education for Manitoba, acknowledged it in his book, Governing Education. They are therefore unlikely to accomplish the goal of freeing up more class time for instruction. Another argument for replacing the PATs with an assessment at the beginning of the year is that the data will help teachers target their instruction to the needs of their students. That’s a weak argument, considering one of the main reasons teachers’ unions give for their opposition to standardized testing is that teachers already know where their students are at. In other words, teachers shouldn’t need the data from a provincial assessment to provide good instruction. In addition, writing the PATs at the end of the school year makes perfect sense. The PATs are an objective measurement tool that, when combined with the data provided by teachers from their own assessments, give a more complete picture of overall student achievement for that year. Giving tests at the beginning of the year removes accountability, because it’s easy to blame poor performance on summer learning loss or on last year’s teacher(s). Finally, because students are often most ready to learn in September, teachers will end up wasting valuable instructional time at the beginning of the school year. In contrast, virtually all teachers know that June is the worst time for students to try to learn new concepts. So if we’re going to make the most efficient use of instructional time, it makes sense to have students write standardized tests at the end of the year rather than at the beginning. Scrapping the PATs makes no sense. The Alberta government should reverse its giant leap backward and keep the PATs in their current form. Michael Zwaagstra is a research fellow with the Frontier Centre. He’s a Manitoba high school teacher, and co-author of the book, “What’s Wrong With Our Schools and How We Can Fix Them.”
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We can be surrounded by people and still be lonely According to an article on dailymail. co.uk, “Loneliness has become a major problem of our time … it has reached epidemic proportions.” Loneliness is compounded and protracted by the tendency of lonely people not to disclose their problem. When people do share their loneliness, their comments should always be taken seriously. Loneliness is an anxious emotional condition or state of mind related to feelings of isolation (perceived or real). Loneliness is complex and varies from person to person. And being alone and being lonely are two different things. People can be alone without being lonely and be surrounded by people but still experience loneliness. The Hebrew word translated “lonely” in our English Bible means, “one who is alone, solitary, forsaken, or wretched.” That highlights the intense, emotionally impoverished nature of loneliness and explains why lonely people feel deserted and devoid of friends or anyone that cares. As spiritual beings, we need God. In the Old Testament, we discover that King David had many enemies and experienced intense times of loneliness. As a fugitive, he had to hide in caves while his adversaries sought to kill him. In Psalm 25:16,17, David asked God to, “Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted … free me from my anguish.” David correctly ascertained that God could meet him and his needs and that while many others were forsaking him, God would never abandon him. We are also social creatures and need a degree of connection with other people. This normally occurs through family, friends and acquaintances. Ecclesiastes 4:9,10 says, “Two are better than one .. if they fall, one will lift up his
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Stettler’s oil industry booming 2003 — 10 years ago — Len Kachuk was named principal of Stettler’s Catholic school. — Local 4-H members Echo Ashbacher and Kelsey Bignell were awarded exchange trips to Quebec and Ottawa, respectively. — The floor-curling team of Dorothy and Bob Diprose, Jean Hankins and Ray Nitschke won the Zone 4 playoffs in Ponoka and advanced to the Alberta senior games in Fort McMurray. — Twenty-six students in Donalda’s school theatre group, under the direction of Shonna Burkard, presented “Mission Impossible.” — After 27 years of service, a popular Stettler business, the Grocery Cart, closed its doors. — Halkirk Elks fed 166 adults at its annual Mother’s Day pancake breakfast. — Stettler Elementary School had to lay off 2.5 teachers, as student grants didn’t keep pace with salary increases. 1993 — 20 years ago — Seventeen Stettlerites took part in a sky diving
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school at the Stettler Airport. — Stettler Public Library received $400 from Stettler Superfluity Shop to go toward events to mark the library’s 65th anniversary. — Two new businesses, an antique shop and a laundromat, were added to Big Valley’s Jimmy Jock Boardwalk. — The men’s orthodox fastball season began at Westwoods. — A six-member delegation from the Philippines visited Stettler during their six-week tour of western Canada. — The Usher family of Big Valley received an ecological award for sustaining a world-class conservation area. — Stettler’s oil industry is enjoying a boom, with more than 500 wells drilled between Stettler and the
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Message to 2013 graduates: ‘Live your life with integrity’ MLA Report by Rick Strankman sure to try to be something that you’re not. Don’t let your inner voice be drowned out by the noise of others. Trust yourself enough to follow your heart and intuition. Think outside the box, be original, be creative and don’t waste your ideas with silence. Having a lot of money does not automatically make you a successful person. Doing meaningful work will bring you riches that money cannot buy. Choose to use any status or influence you might attain to raise your voice on behalf of those who have no voice. Identify with the powerless not just the powerful.
If you make a difference in the lives of those who do not have your advantages, then it will not only be your proud family who appreciates your existence, but the people whose reality you have helped change, as well. We do not need magic to change the world. We just have to use the power to imagine better. Be an honest and compassionate person; contribute in some way to the betterment of the society you live in. Albertans are the beneficiary of the compassionate contributions of thousands of volunteers across the province and they are the
Recent rumblings from Ottawa sound ominous for agriculture-related research in Canada. It would seem that some big cuts will be made, and with the largest agricultural research centre in the country located in Lethbridge, that facility is sure to take a big hit. Government austerity measures are the usual excuse with cutbacks and agriculture has to take their fair share, or so the spin doctored story goes. Its a disingenuous excuse of course when one hears that the government plans to continue and even expand its self-promotion advertising campaign to the tune of $100 million over the next three years. The reality is ag research is just not very sexy and doesn’t directly impact all that many voters. The federal Agriculture Minister tried to put on a brave face by lamely pronouncing that ag research was being refocused more towards a business outcome result. Besides he claimed, industry would pick up some of the research that was cutback if it was worthwhile. I would suggest that the government refocus of research would be more towards anything related to the oil business, as that is the current obsession. No one disputes the critical contribution the energy industry makes to the economy, but agriculture and food should have the high moral ground being its hard to eat oil. You would think that would help our cause, but I guess as long as consumers believe food magically appears at their local grocery store, we face a losing case. Public opinion does help change government perspectives, whenever there is a case of E.coli found in beef, the city media howls for more meat inspection. Sure enough, the government seems to find money for more inspection, although that doesn’t seem to solve the problem. One can almost understand government bean counters shifting department budgets away from obscure long-term crop research to deal with such short-term calamities with their political consequences. Having said that, the federal agriculture department could help themselves a bit by getting out of some silly programs that do absolutely nothing for agriculture in the big picture. The prime example is their involvement with promoting and developing organic farming and marketing. I remain astonished about the growth of ag department fascination of that lifestyle food concept. One can only assume that ag department planners have become captives of political correctness and trendiness as organic farming has no real redeeming values. Such pro-
in Clearview, said Ken Checkel, who chairs the school board. At the Stettler “community consultation meeting” last week, Checkel also said that closing schools in Clearview is inevitable in the long-term, especially as enrolment slides. The challenge for shrinking schools is the new reality across Canada, as families have fewer children and populations shift to urban from rural, Clearview secretary-treasurer Lewis Hill later told me when I confirmed figures for my newspaper story. On the other hand, as many new and upgraded schools were being announced in communities all over the province, Premier Alison Redford was being criticized for not adding enough. Just watching the TV news last week, education was getting a bad rap in Edmonton as one of the board chairs was calling for three more schools than
Neve Marion Hegberg arrived at 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2013, weighing 7lb. 6oz. Proud grandparents are Gord & Rita Mielke, Bob & Jonni Hegberg and great grandmothers, Val Hegberg and Marjorie Mielke.
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the premier announced. That would create huge class sizes, much larger than in Stettler and elsewhere in Clearview, where a low level of teachers will be reduced. Rather than focus on the few things that are being reduced or lost, celebrate the good things that local schools provide and offer. Ignore the cuts, and probably all parents would say their children get a great education in schools in Stettler, Erskine, Donalda, Big Valley and Byemoor, as well as Clearview schools in Coronation and Brownfield. Clearview trustees and administrators have stated at the community consultations that they’re committed to providing the best education for all students in their schools. That will continue as long as each school is sustainable. During the meetings, people quickly learned that local authorities are virtu-
ally strapped by provincial funding that’s based on enrolment and distributed annually, with little room to plan long-term. Trustees positively told the audience to deal with change and further urged parents and residents to write to the provincial government to review funding where the student enrolment hinders divisions with declining population. They encouraged people to write to MLA Rick Strankman, Education Minister Jeff Johnston, and Premier Redford. While one Stettler person asked why the MLA and minister were absent from those meetings, trustee Patty Dittrick said each was invited, but none showed up. But, realistically, they shouldn’t be expected to attend such meetings, when similar sessions are probably happening quite frequently across the province. — Richard Froese
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AUPE questions transition out of Pine Ridge Lodge RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter
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Concerned employees from Pine Ridge Lodge express their job concerns to the Town of Stettler council last week.
Dear Friends, As many of you know, we are starting a new chapter in our lives. This is a bittersweet time for our family. While we anticipate the new beginnings that awaits us, the Town of Stettler has been a very special place to our family for over two decades. 21 years ago, we came to this town to make a living. Through the memories we have shared and the lifelong friendships that we have made, this town has become our home.
With less than two months before 39 long-term beds close at Pine Ridge seniors’ lodge when the new Points West living facility opens, the employee union addressed concerns with Town of Stettler council. “Public beds should remain public,” said Dave Malka, of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) who spoke to council last Tuesday. “Workers are Pine Ridge are very concerned for their jobs. “Closing beds means the loss about 40 positions. “We don’t know how much cuts will actually be made.” With about 20 concerned employees and citizens in the audience, council was told by the delegation that Alberta Health Services has not informed the union or staff about the future of the local positions. Open to hear local concerns, council informed the delegation that the town can do little to address the issues. “We don’t have much say about the impact,” said acting mayor Peter Simons, who chaired the meeting for the absent Mayor Dick Richards. Another councillor expressed it another way. “You’re preaching to the choir — church is over,” Coun. Al Campbell said. “You should have been here months ago, not just weeks before the new facility opens. I don’t think this council can
do anything.” Recognizing that statement, the delegation said it wanted to inform council about many concerns. “We just want to make people aware of this,” Malka said. “Are we going to be successful (with making changes to plans) at this point? “Probably not. Are we late to come here — absolutely.” Malka said he also feared that this is the beginning of moving health services out of Stettler Hospital and Care Centre, councillors contended that local hospital serves as regional hub and services would be enhanced over the next several years. He also feels seniors will not be served adequately at a private facility. “It’s said to make a profit on our seniors,” Malka said. “The government’s shell game with Alberta’s elderly continues, and rural Alberta is suffering from the brunt of it.” Malka also noted that Points West is a designated assisted living facility, not long-term care. “Those residents who have higher care needs than can be met at Points West will either have to go into acute-care hospital beds, putting more pressure on they system, or will be moved 100 kilometres away into the first available bed. “To ask these seniors to leave their community now is heartless,” Malka said. Although he suggested that these seniors facilities be offered with a variety of operations of private and public. For anyone wishing to express concerns, Malka urged people to write to provincial government officials.
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John’s marks 50 years in clothing business One of downtown Stettler’s oldest businesses, John’s, celebrates 50 years this spring. “It’s definitely a challenge and an honour to carry the vision of my grandfather,” said Ryan Stratulate, grandson of John Stratulate, who opened John’s Men’s Wear in March 1963. Even long after John passed away in 1998, the family tradition has carried on. “John would be proud of Ryan,” said Edith Stratlulate, wife of the businesses founder, who was active in the operation for the first 35 years. The clothing business has come a long way from its beginnings in the premises consisting of about 1,000 square feet in the current Hauck’s Vision building. John’s has grown with the community and demands of customers. The
store now features more than 12,000 square feet of retail space. “Last fall, we expanded and added women’s clothing and shoes and clothing for girls and guys,” said Wayne Stratulate, who was 11 years old when he started to help his father in the business. “We provide quality and service.” That philosophy has been a part of the success of the business. “Community support and staff have been great over the years,” Wayne said. John’s attracts shoppers from not only the Stettler area, but even beyond central Alberta, said Wayne, who has worked at the store fulltime since 1975. “We draw customers from as far away as Calgary and Edmonton and from the Saskatchewan border,” Edith said.
The family legacy at John’s includes (from left) Ryan, Shelley, Edith, Laurel and Wayne Stratulate.
“We use to get customers from England every second year when they would visit family here,” Ryan said.
John’s now has a staff of 14 emplyees. Employed with Lawrence’s Department Store in Stettler and another
men’s store in Red Deer, John Stratulate was eager to start his own business in downtown Stettler. “He knew the manager
The staff at John’s includes (from left) Amy Roste, Heather Thiessen, Amy Stratulate, Shelley Stratulate, Ryan Stratulate, Laurel Stratulate, Wayne Stratulate, Amanda Churchill, Vivian Finlay and Froukje Coenen. Missing from the photo are Gwenda Gravely, Cole Bailey, Kennidy Fisher, Ronni Burrows, Carsen Wiebe and Olivia Zuk.
of McLeod’s and asked him if he knew if there was any space open to for a business to let him know,” Edith said. “Then he got the call and soon opened the new business. When we started, we sold only men’s wear in dress and casual.” About three years after opening, John’s moved to larger space in the former Red Onion, now a martial arts centre, and added shoes and cowboy boots and boys’ wear. Since serving the community at its current location in 1977, John’s has expanded many times. “I was always Mrs. John,” Edith said. Now with Ryan and his wife expecting a child, the Stratulate family looks to the fourth generation to carry the tradition.
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Youthful talent on display at Byemoor spring recital The Byemoor hall was filled last Tuesday for the Byemoor Dance School’s spring recital. The program, featuring 27 numbers, included six piano selections to complement the dance routines. It’s wonderful to see so many talented young people in the community. Hats go off to dance instructor Krissy Jack, on a job well done. Krissy’s mother, Patsy Gallagher from Tulliby Lake, was down to help out and watch her granddaughters perform. Congratulations to first-time parents Jesse and Brittiany Hebert on the birth of their son, Duncan John, on May 6. Duncan was born at the Drumheller hospital and weighed eight pounds and five ounces. Congratulations are also in order for the grandparents, Pat and Sandra Keith, Jim and June Maxwell and Rick Hebert and to the great-grandparents Mike Keith and Bill Baird. Visiting our community are Dorothy Jack, Rod Jack’s mother, and Linda Jack, Rod’s sister, and Lindsay Jones’ mother, from Truro, N.S. They were able to take in the dance recital in Byemoor, where their granddaughters performed. As well, Dorothy attended Grandma’s Day at the school, and they both were able to help Charleen Jones celebrate her third birthday. The Endiang Community Society will work at the casino in Red Deer on July 28 and 29. The group is looking for helpers. Anyone willing to work a shift to help out the community hall is asked to call Leanne Sorensen at 403-579-2288 as soon as possible. Maureen Wasdal attended a reunion of the staff of Alberta Agriculture’s brand office when it was in Stettler from 1975 to 1998. Former resident Betty Keibel also attended the celebration last Saturday at the Ramada Hotel conference room in Stettler. Sympathy is extended to the Erion and Buchwitz families on the passing of the former Florence Erion in
Ontario at the age of 63 years, after a battle with cancer. Florence was the youngest sister of Alvina Buchwitz and Leo Erion. Our thoughts are with the family in their loss. Mickey Tucker and her cousin, Velma Gore, along with Bob and Eileen Green of Stettler, enjoyed a bus tour to Regina and a casino visit. While in Regina, Mickey was able to reunite with a former school chum from her school days in Dewinton. Albert Baes has sold his farm and has a farm auction sale planned for June 21 at his farm eight miles southeast of Endiang. Theresa Christie, Janelle Hassett and Lorene Stulberg attended the Hutterite teaching staff convention in Lethbridge for the latter part of last week. The annual Scapa Strawberry Tea is planned for June 3 at 2 p.m. at the Scapa hall. All are welcome. A pianist will provide part of the entertainment. Keep in mind the 4-H Drama Club presentation of “Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch” on June 6 at the Byemoor hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the curtain rises at 7 p.m. Admission fee is a food-bank donation. Be sure to come out and support these budding young actors. Thought for the day — The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.
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Alberta has gone from an overabundance of snow and a long winter to old, dry grass being exposed to the elements, while the new grass is slow to grow. Rain in the forecast keeps being pushed back. A huge cloud of black smoke pushed into the sky last week as witnessed by drivers on Highway 12, just west of Erskine. Joe Gendre’s shop had caught fire and burned to the ground. Fire crews were able to put the big blaze out and some of the farmyard and house were saved. The Mother’s Day IOOF pancake breakfast was a huge hit last Sunday. Many people came out for great food and company. The Hank Boer fun run mini-marathon takes place Thursday at the Erskine School. It’s a fundraiser for the Stollery’s Children Hospital. A presentation to
the hospital is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the school. At 2 p.m., the elementary students will run the minimarathon around the village of Erskine and back to the school. The regional 4-H beef show and sale is scheduled Monday and Tuesday at the Stettler Agriplex. This Friday is a school holiday, as is Victoria Day on Monday. The Erskine School Grade 9 farewell is set for May 29, while William E. Hay Composite High School stages its graduation May 25 in Stettler.
Drive-in movie popular By Darlene Tantrum Donalda correspondent Mother’s Day weekend is over and I’m sure it was enjoyable for all moms. It was definitely a great weekend in Donalda. The Donalda School drama club performed “The Frog Prince of Spamalot” last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Each evening performance was wellattended, with Saturday a sellout. The drive-in movie had 50 cars out. It was a wonderful evening — no wind and pleasantly warm. We look forward to another movie in September. Thanks to the volunteers who made it happen. The strawberry pancake breakfast was a sellout, with many people staying for the birdhouse auction and a music jam. Thanks to all the moms who gave up their day to make it a success, and the dads, as well as those who made
the birdhouse and supplied music. The cowboy challenge clinic held last Saturday was also well-attended. The Donalda and District Museum hosts a community garage sale and pancake breakfast Saturday, May 25. Doors open at 9 a.m. Call 403-883-2100 to book a table. Birthday wishes go out to Amor Reyes, Thomas Banziger, Wayne Komishke, Chad Whiteside, Dean Franklin, Norman Dahl, Travis Doucette, Eugenie Dhenin, Marvin Reyes, Brandon McMurray, Carissa Bergstrom, Tannis Kneeland, Austyn Ewald and anyone else celebrating a birthday this week. Happy Birthday!
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Walk for Children ‘a huge success’
RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter
SIGNS OF SPRING — Warm weather drew people to the annual plant swap at West Stettler Park last Saturday. Heartland Beautification Committee hosted the gathering.
Alberta Opera entertains Halkirk students There were almost 200 people in attendance for the Halkirk Elks annual Mother’s Day pancake breakfast on Sunday morning. Each lady at the breakfast was presented with a carnation. It’s a great family get-together. The Chick Relay for Life team was thrilled with the response to their bake table, the proceeds from which will go to the Alberta Cancer Society. Last Wednesday, the Mother Teresa students and staff had a fun time visiting with the residents at the Paintearth Lodge in Castor. Mrs. Gallon’s choir and Mrs. Turre’s class entertained with the gift of music. There were also games and visiting. Thanks so much to the residents who made our youngsters welcome. Four members of the Alberta Opera group came to the Halkirk school last Friday morning to present a onehour presentation of “Sleeping Beauty.” It was the group’s 218th performance this school year. The members were off to Forestburg that afternoon. Most of the Halkirk students participated and reported that it was a fantastic experience. We welcome Doris Tobler to our community. Doris comes from Calgary. She said she enjoys Halkirk very much. We send birthday greetings to Dwight Kent, who celebrated his 65th birthday on Saturday with a full house of family members. A pat on the back to Max Schaffner and Tanya Gilchrist, who coached the under-15 girls’ club volleyball team this year and won the third division at the provincials in Calgary. The team had started the season at the
bottom and continued to improve. Katelyn Dahmer was a member of that team. Irene Schilling was in Calgary last week, spending time with family. While there, she was able to attend a Cirque du Soleil show titled Amaluna. Melody Kent and siblings Carol, Catharine and Corinne met in Stettler on Saturday to celebrate Mother’s Day and Mel’s birthday. Curling in Botha for the last bonspiel of the season involved Anne Neilson, Irene Schilling, Olga Cox, Elizabeth Rahr, Adolf Heier, Edna Luft and Paul and Jacquie Dietrich. Winter appears to be gone and has been replaced by summer weather. But we need some spring rain to wash the ground. A full fire ban is in effect for the County of Paintearth and much of the province. COMING EVENTS: Thursday — regular bingo at the hall at 7:30; May 25 — deadline for registration for Camp Teckla, which will be July 1 to 5 this year. There will be a hazardous waste roundup on May 25 at the fire hall from 9 to 10 a.m.
At the latest meeting of the Royal Purple, Lady Myra Greig opened the meeting. There were 11 women in attendance. Business discussed included the upcoming Elks and Royal Purple Walk for Children, which was held May 4. It was decided to serve muffins/cheese for brunch and chili for a late lunch. The lodge also decided to donate to the Stars Ride for Life and to Carlie Gendre. Later in the evening, there was joint installation with the Elks. Congratulations to everyone who has a new chair. The Elks/Royal Purple Walk for Children was a huge success. There were 38 walkers, 45 poker hands were sold and $11,800 in pledges were made. It was a beautiful and fun day and Royal Purple Ladies thank everyone who participated. The Big Valley Beautification and Cultural Society meets at the Railway Station on Thursday at 7 p.m. Elections will be held at the meeting. Why not become a member of the society. Membership is only $2. The meeting is open to everyone. The Big Valley Evangelical Free Church youth group will hold a taco supper and silent auction on Saturday to help fundraise for their coming trip to Edmonton. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with supper being served at 6:30. Come on out for a night free of dishes and cooking. On Thursday, May 23, the Friends of the Big Valley Library will hold their board meeting at 12:30 p.m.
in the library. Boys and girls, ages five years and up, are invited to come out to the library park from 2:30 and 4 p.m. this Friday to help plant some pumpkins for Halloween. There will be hotdogs and drinks — and a plant to take home. Parents, please note that permission slips must be signed for this activity. Children under five are welcome, if accompanied by an adult. For more information, call the library at 403-876-2642. The Friends of the Big Valley Library sponsors that activity. Don’t forget the Big Valley School bottle drive on Thursday, May 23. Mrs. Sorensen’s Grade 3-4 class, assisted by the Grade 1-2 class, are raising money for their year-end field trip. Anyone wishing to support the students can drop bottles off at the Big Valley School or the Big Valley Bottle Depot at any time during the week of the 23rd. Students will also be collecting bottles door to door around Big Valley on Thursday morning. Bottles can be left on your front step or you could wait for a smiling face to knock on you door. The students thank everyone for their donations and generosity.
Families gather on road for Mother’s Day dinner The dry winds have caused new concerns in the countryside. A total fire ban is in effect for the County of Stettler. Amy Kobi had a frightening experience last Monday when wind fuelled a dormant brush burn from March. With the help of Neal Walgenbach, Ross Knight, Max Potter and Troy Walgenbach, and the timely help of the Lone Pine Hutterite Colony water trucks, a potentially bad situation was avoided. Bonnie and Stan Quance enjoyed a weekend in Cardston at the horse show. Bill and Joyce Hansel and Velvet Nickerson
were among the parents, grandparents and greatgrandparents cheering on Shaya and Cooper. So cute to watch the little ones playing soccer. Gloria and Stan Diegel enjoyed watching granddaughters Sadie and Sophie at their dance recital at the PAC Centre on Saturday. On Sunday, for Mother’s Day, Gloria and Stan accompanied Greg and Richelle Skocdopole to Red Deer for the annual antique show and sale at the Westerner. Percy and Paulette Heer had a busy Mother’s Day weekend. On Saturday night, they were invited to son John and Jewel Heers’
place for a barbecue/movie night. On Sunday, it was Mother’s Day dinner at Heart Haven Lodge, with mom Iona Berg, then on to Three Hills for supper with daughter Christy and Curtis Wideman, Clayton and Josie (Matthew was away, playing soccer in Lethbridge). Helene Heier was joy-
Baseball, softball, golf tee up in Rumsey area Compliments to the Rumsey firemen for a delicious Mother’s Day breakfast this past Sunday. There were lots of families who came in to celebrate the day. Ernie Goddard was handing out posters to advertise for the 24th annual STARS ride to be held down at the TL Bar ranch on Aug. 11. In the past 23 years, the STARS ride has raised an amazing $538,412. That’s extremely impressive for the small community of Rumsey and area. Thanks to all the supporters of this great cause. If you would like to take part in the ride or pledge a rider, just contact Ernie Goddard at 403-368-2132 for more information. Remember that the breakfast and beef supper is open to all the community and is a great way to add a little support to the cause. Well, spring sports are well underway. Football, lacrosse, baseball are all being enjoyed and played by the kids of our community. The peewee baseball
team will play in Trochu on Wednesday evening, so if you want to enjoy a bit of sun, that’s the place to be. On May 28, the rookies will be in Rumsey, and the midgets will play in Rumsey on May 22. The men’s fastball will start at the end of May, so keep an eye out for their first home game. They always play on Fridays in town. The Rumsey 4-H beef club extends thanks to all in the community for a successful bottle and battery drive. That money is the sole support for the club for the year, so it has to be stretched a long way. Anything you gave to the club is very much appreciated. Don’t forget about the club’s show and sale, which is coming up fast. It will be held on Monday, June 3. It will be an exciting day for all the 4-H members and their families, so come out and watch their successes. The Rumsey Connection golf tournament has undergone a change this year. The date has been
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fully surprised when daughter Ingrid and her husband and two boys arrived Saturday night, spending Mother’s Day and Monday with Helene. Daughter Edna and Alex Taggart, along with daughter Lisa and family, joined mom Bertha Bible in Heart Haven on Sunday. Barb and Vice Carey
enjoyed Mother’s Day supper in Stettler, with their family. Because of the long weekend and everyone busy, and not enough helpers, there will be no bingo this month at the bank building. Bingo will resume June 15. Word has come of the passing of Frances (Quance) Wilde. Frances, along with her older siblings Mel Quance, Gladys Payne, Verna Stenberg, Bernice Long and Lorna McKay, grew up north of Gadsby, attending school in Gadsby. Funeral services will be held in Edmonton this week. Sincere sympathies to her family, the Long
family, as well as the Quance, McKay, Payne and Stenberg families, all of which call Gadsby home. Frank and Eleanor Dahlgren had Mother’s Day breakfast at The Otherside restaurant in Stettler, and then moved on to the Kobis’ place for Chinese food for supper. Last week, Eleanor attended the bridal shower for Megan Hurlburt, bride-elect of Tanner Walgenbach, in Stettler, with a large crowd of wellwishers. At the head table were Megan, her mother, her sister-in-law, and soon to be mother-in-law Pat Walgenbach.
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moved up to Thursday, June 13, and starts at 5 p.m. It will cost $35 per person and includes a delicious supper for all participants. Please contact Elaine Weisse or Dariel McNaughton to register. Be sure to register early, because it always fills up quickly. The fire ban continues for both Stettler and Starland counties. With the coming long weekend, there will be lots of campers moving in down at the river and it’s important that the ban is observed for the protection of all the community. “How is it that it takes one match to start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box of matches to start a campfire?” Christy Whitehead. Let’s hope it rains an inch or two!
The Stettler Independent office will be closed Monday, May 20, in observance of Victoria Day. An early advertising deadline – 5 p.m., Thursday, May 16 – is in effect for the May 22 edition.
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT 4-H
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ABBY MUSGROVE 4-H member: 3 years
Leader: Greggory Jackson
Big Valley 4-H Beef Club Leader: Cheryl Bartley
MARK FORRESTER 4-H member: 2 years
JESSE JACK 4-H member: 2 years
DAN BROWN 4-H member: 2 years
GRADY JACKSON 4-H member: 2 years
HANNAH JACKSON 4-H member: 3 years
DENVER McCOMISH 4-H member: 5 years
EMILY BROWN 4-H member: 3 years
ZACHARY DUNCAN 4-H member:2 years
HANNAH ELINES 4-H member: 2 years
BAILEY MUSGROVE 4-H member: 2 years
KOURTNEY SCHILLING 4-H member: 9 years
NATALIE SCHILLING 4-H member: 2 years
FAITH SHUCKBURGH 4-H member: 1 year
JENNY MULHOLLAND 4-H member: 1 year
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT 4-H
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Stettler’s new Points West Living seniors’ centre is located on 70 Street at the corner of 44 Avenue. It’s soon scheduled to open, with 88 supportive-living suites.
Points West Living seniors’ home aims to fill gap in Stettler housing RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Seniors in the region will soon move into the new Points West Living affordable-supportive-living complex in Stettler.
The seniors’ home is set to open this July. “We take possession of the building in two weeks and residents will start to move in July 3,” said Doug Mills, a director with Points West Living, who led a tour for town and county of Stettler councils last Wednesday. Located on 70 Street at the corner of 44 Avenue, the complex includes 88 supportive-living suites filled by Alberta Health Services, along with 16 independent suites. That includes 30 suites for people with dementia, which Mills said is not currently available in Stettler. “We need this level of care in Stettler,” said Carol Dyck, manager of Heart Haven Lodge, operated under the County of Stettler Housing Authority. “There is a large gap between seniors’ lodges and long-term care. People with dementia and those who need extra care will benefit from living here. “Anyone who moves here will be lucky.” All standards, services, rates and employee wages are regulated by Alberta Health Services, Mills said. “So far, we have about 40 suites reserved, all from Stettler,” he said. Points West continues to hire staff and encourages local people to apply for positions such as licensed practical nurses, staff for administration, food services, recreation and maintenance. “We need 100 employees,” said Mills, who noted that the hiring process has just begun. While the company has advertised positions locally
and abroad, Mills said just nine applications have come from Stettler. “Our wages are the same grid at Alberta Health Services,” he said. Licensed practical nurses and certified health-care aid will be employed under the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees standards. “Rumours that we are bringing in busloads of Filipinos is absolutely false, Mills said. For potential residents, designated assisted living units will be capped at $1,785 a month, while independent units range from $2,200 to $2,600 a month, with round-the-clock professional health care being promised. “Cost for the rooms is controlled by regulation of the government,” Mills said. Those costs cover all services, except telephone and laundry. Residents will be accommodated in a cottage-style community on Points West. “We believe you should put small groups of people of similar health-care needs (together) and run it like a house,” Mills said. Over the two-storey facility, six seating areas accommodate up to 16 people for small gatherings and meals, with other features such as several lounges and an exercise room that can also be used for physical therapy. Outside the complex, raised gardens and walking paths will be located behind the building.
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Small crowd for final meeting on Clearview tour LES STULBERG Independent reporter Clearview School Division’s 10th and final “community consultation meeting” on the 2013 tour attracted about 45 people Monday night in Stettler. The trustees took their show on the road to speak with stakeholders in all parts of the district, with cuts looming across the division. A small crowd gathered at the William E. Hay Composite High School cafeteria to hear how the school board and the four principals in the Stettler
school complex and the Stettler Outreach School would handle the budget shortfall. Two representatives from Alberta Education’s Zone 4, Doug Coffin and Maureen Melnyk, as well as a representative from MLA Rick Strankman’s Stettler office, were present as observers. Clearview School Division’s almost $33-million budget is poised to receive about $400,000 less in provincial funding in the next school year, said superintendent John Bailey. Stettler parents in attendance at Monday’s meeting were concerned the bulk of the reduction of teaching staff would
likely occur in Stettler. They wanted to know how much money could be saved by division by closing or reducing grade configurations in Donalda, Botha, Byemoor and Big Valley. Reducing the number of trustees from seven to five was another cost-saving suggestion, and parents asked whether any staff reductions were planned for the central administration office. The tone Monday was somewhat different than the other consultation meetings, as the mood didn’t suggest a school division trying to solve budget problems together, but rather a division
of schools, each looking out for its own interests. One parent said he didn’t care whether teacher reductions had occurred in other schools in past years. “At the end of the day, I don’t care what happened yesterday,” he said. “I am looking out for No. 1 and where my kids are going, and want to know how you are going to make it work now and in the future.” School board trustees said they would consider all input from the consultation meetings before making their final budget decisions at their regular meeting next Tuesday.
Stettler adopts budget Man jailed for committing with marginal increase two violations in one day the accused. “When you’re drinking, it’s like waving a match over fuel,” Holmes said. — Wilfred G. Courchene, 67, formerly of Donalda and now of Saskatchewan, was fined $1,750 for impaired operation or blood alcohol exceeding .08 mg. after he crashed into the rear of a school bus with two students on March 2, 2011. “I have no reasonable doubt that he was impaired at the time,” said Judge Holmes, who handed down the verdict for the trial last Nov. 8. During the trial, police officers told court that the accused recorded breath samples of 100 and 110 milligrams. “He admitted he had two drinks about 45 minutes before the crash,” Stettler RCMP Const. Amanda Bodnaryk said in court Nov. 8. “I had suspicion to believe his driving was impaired by alcohol.”
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RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Property taxes in the Town of Stettler will go up marginally this year. Town council adopted the $15,839,345 operating budget, with a tax increase, at its regular meeting last week. “Stettler residents and visitors enjoy a high level of services and community facilities, while local property taxes have consistently remained below the provincial average to similar-sized municipalities,” said chief administrative officer Rob Stoutenberg. Revenue for schools will be generated from a .73 increase for residential properties, while non-residential will decrease by 1.89 per cent, with much money collected from new growth. “Taxes will depend on property assessment,” Stoutenberg said. For the coming year, the town has committed to build funding for physician recruitment, policing, social services and recreation. “Council continues to financially support the recruitment and relocation process for new physicians to our community, as well as strategic efforts to further along provincially planned upgrades to Stettler Hospital and Health
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Care Centre,” Stoutenberg said. “More than one physicians could be recruited from this.” Funding will also be enhanced for Stettler RCMP to support local initiatives and peak periods. Social agencies and programs will also be bolstered by funding from the town: Stettler Regional Board of Trade and Community Development — $208,830, up by $3,160. Stettler regional landfill — $247,165, up by $13,445. County of Stettler Housing Authority — $199,513, up by $20,957. Stettler Public Library — $188,500, up by $6,020. Family and Community Support Services — $163,690, same as in 2012. Heartland Youth Centre — $40,000, up by $7,500. Heartland Beautification Committee — $38,000, same as in 2012. Physician recruitment — $30,000, up $7,500 from 2012. Stettler Museum — $24,000, up by $2,000. Stettler Handi-Bus Society — $20,000, up by $4,206. Major upgrades to Stettler Recreation Centre budgeted at $1,996.390 tops the major works projects, with the library and parking expansion supported by a federal grant of $250.000 and a County of Stettler contribution of $140,000. “These are pretty significant budget items,” Stoutenberg said. Funding has also been earmarked for infrastructure upgrades for $3,410,000, with $2,600,000 from grants, and equipment and facilities for $1,226,280 with grants of $800,000. For a new fire truck, the town has budgeted $100,000, in savings while saving $25,000 for a new skate park and budgeted $15,000 for arts and culture. Requisitions add a huge chunk to taxes, with Alberta School Foundation Fund requesting $1,937,430 for public schools, separate schools for $117,270 and seniors’ lodges for $199,515.
A Stettler man was sent behind bars for two months after he was stopped for impaired driving — twice on the same day. Miles Eric Hepper, 25, was given a global sentence of 60 days in jail and suspended from driving for two years, after appearing in Stettler Provincial Court last Thursday via closedcircuit TV from the Red Deer Remand Centre. The sentence was for two impaired charges and two charges of driving while suspended. Hepper was stopped by Stettler RCMP on May 3, first at 2 a.m., and then at 11:31 a.m, when his lower reading was 120 mg. “I know I’m an alcoholic and I want to do everything so I don’t come back to court,” Hepper told Judge John Holmes, who also warned
Courchene was also suspended from driving for one year. — Dylan Stephen Benjamin was fined $1,100 for unauthorized possession of a firearms and careless use and storage of a firearms. — Raymond Doyle Skelton was fined $500 for discharging firearms on a county road, after he fired a rifle within 200 metres of a residence in the direction of a porcupine. “Circumstances are disturbing to me,” Judge Holmes said. “It’s irresponsible behaviour.” — Clyde Joseph Wooden, 31, was fined $400 for possession of a controlled substance. — Phillip Kenneth Eggins was fined $250 for causing a disturbance when he was intoxicated “and passed out” in a chair at Canalta Hotel in Stettler. — Cole Michael Nichols was fined $402 as the owner of a motor vehicle seen stunting.
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Rush duo schools Stettler minors JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor When he met two members of the National Lacrosse League’s Edmonton Rush this month, Stettler bantam Brett Coleman considered it worthy of autograph ingenuity. He pulled off his court shoes and asked John Lintz and Jeremy Thompson to sign them with a Sharpie. “I’ve got my shoes signed,” Coleman said with a smile after his bantam team worked out with the pair of pros during a guest appearance at the Stettler Recreation Centre. “Never met a pro athlete before. It was pretty neat.” It was a double delight for the likes of Coleman, a Grade 8 student at Erskine School. His school hosted Lintz and Thompson earlier in the day, so he benefited from instruction in the school gym daytime and with his Stettler club team that night at the arena. “I think the pro league is a lot harder than this one is, the way they play,” Coleman said. “They helped us a lot with defensive play, because we aren’t very good with our defence.” Coleman played defence in hockey with the provincial bantam A championship team from Stettler. He’s in just his second year of lacrosse as a member of the twoyear-old Stettler Minor Lacrosse Association. “It’s kind of hard to get used to it, after playing hockey,” he said. “It’s different, because you move a lot more than in hockey, and it’s pretty intense. “This (pro instruction) will help us out a lot.” Stettler minor lacrosse
president Kim Smyth said about 120 players in the association practised with the Rush visitors during their daylong Stettler-area stay. “That’s what’s great about both the Rush and the (Calgary) Roughnecks,” she said. “Usually they have some sort of a booster program where they send players out to communities. “An NLL player has to play for the love of the game, because the average salary is $22,000 for a year. You can’t really make a living on it, so they’ve got to really love it and they want to promote the sport.” The Stettler association gained about 15 players this season for a total of 120 overall. “We’ve got full rosters for all of our teams, which is good,” Smyth said. “Most of our kids came back. There’s always kids that don’t like lacrosse because it’s really fast. It’s a lot of work. But we always end up with kids that are interested in picking it up, and as long as they keep coming back, then we’re good. “This community has been fantastic. We’ve had people willing to sponsor, parents totally willing to drive their kids anywhere to go to these games, and organize something like this (pro clinic). All our coaches are volunteers who have never once played lacrosse in their life, and they’re all out there helping out as much as they can. So that speaks volumes for them, too.” While lacrosse is a relatively new sport for most Stettler players, that’s not the case for Smyth and her family. They used to drive to
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Brett Coleman of the Stettler bantam lacrosse team poses with John Lintz of the National Lacrosse League’s Edmonton Rush this month at the Stettler Recreation Centre, where the Rush conducted clinics for all players in the Stettler Minor Lacrosse Association. Earlier that the same day, two Rush players visited Erskine School. Drumheller to participate in lacrosse. The 12-year-old Smyth twins — Noah and Derek — are rookies with the Stettler bantam team. “I’ve been playing la-
crosse since I was three, and this was fun, because we always have to go (to cities to see pros), and today they came here, so it was pretty fun,” Noah said after the Rush workout.
“I’d say defence was the biggest (lesson today). It’s protecting the net. It’ll help the newer guys, especially, on defence.” After attending pro lacrosse games in Edmonton
and Calgary, the Smyth brothers were excited to meet Rush players at home. “It was fun to talk to them,” said Noah, a Grade 7 student in Stettler.
‘We love to see the game is growing in Stettler’ JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor John Lintz was in no rush to leave Stettler. Even after a long day of mentoring youth in Erskine and Stettler, the Edmonton Rush defenceman wanted to talk about lacrosse even more. “We’ve been to a lot of school programs and that sort of thing, and we see a lot of different drills and techniques,” said Lintz,
who along with teammate Jeremy Thompson worked with Erskine students and Stettler minor lacrosse players during an early May visit. “But I think the main thing is that there’s a lot of enthusiasm and we love to see that the game is growing, especially out here in areas like Stettler. And that’s really exciting. That can only be good for lacrosse.” National Lacrosse League teams like the Rush are trying to promote the game by not only sending players to speak in communities, but also offering clinics to teach
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Jeremy Thompson of the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League chats with Kim Smyth, the founding president of the Stettler Minor Lacrosse Association.
youth lacrosse skills. “When I got into it, it was kind of to supplement hockey,” said Lintz, 26. “I was a hockey player, too, and (lacrosse) was kind of a summertime thing that I did. “At that time, in Edmonton, there wasn’t very much growth with lacrosse. It was just coming along. I remember doing hockey drills during lacrosse practice, and that sort of thing. “Now that we see the development and you see the game advance to where we have lacrosse programs set up and where we have guys like Jeremy and other Rush players come back and help out, and lend those skills and those ideas, I think it can only be positive.” Lacrosse is a new sport for the Stettler region, which formed a minor lacrosse association just last year. But it’s apparent the community is learning the game fast. “Honestly, when we came here, the people that we met were pretty well-prepared and well-researched,” said Lintz, one of the few hometown players with Edmonton. “A lot of them had seen Rush games and a lot of the coaches were fairly knowledgeable — they had gone to clinics and things like that, which is awesome to see. “I think it’s great that lacrosse can come to a small community like this, because they can really embrace this kind of game, once they see it for its skill and that it’s an individual game. It’s good for the game.” And the game has been good for Lintz. “What I tend to tell kids is that to me, lacrosse represents opportunity,” he said. “Anything in life where you have a talent, and you work at it, then you get positive
results out of it. “For me, that’s been lacrosse. I’ve noticed that I had a talent at it, and I worked at it, and I was able to see a lot of great things and meet a lot of great people and develop those relationships through lacrosse. It’s been amazing.” Lintz told young players in Erskine and Stettler that they don’t necessarily need a lacrosse background to become proficient in the sport. He used himself as an example. “I’m kind of unique in that way,” he said. “A lot of lacrosse players come from lacrosse backgrounds, but I kind of got into it through my best friends. Their names are the Cornfields, and their whole family was into the game. Their dad was the coach and the brothers played. My dad eventually did get into it, but that’s not really his background. He’s more of a basketball player and a musician. “My development started (when I was) six or seven. I was a hockey player that started playing lacrosse. I’m 26 now, so I’ve been in the game a long time.” Rush downplay Saskatoon reports On the same day that the Rush duo visited Stettler, team management fielded questions about reports that the team might leave Edmonton and move to Saskatoon. “I’ve talked to our executives just recently and they said that it’s just kind of rumours,” Lintz said. “There had been some discussion, but the team is staying in Edmonton. And for the foreseeable future, that should be the case, which is good news, because I think having the Rush in Edmonton is great for the lacrosse community there.”
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Camp McE offers fun for kids, coaches JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor It’s a “mini” program making a major impact. This spring, the Stettler mini basketball league wrapped up its 15th season of recreational and instructional hoops for elementary school students. Camp McE — named after former principal Rod McElroy — is a feeder of sorts for Stettler’s middle school and high school basketball teams. “I hope it helps,” said mini league director Kim Poapst, a physical-education teacher at Stettler Elementary School. “Because we’ve had quite a few kids that have gone through our program that are now coaching (the mini teams) and playing at the high school level, the sessions benefit them, too. If you’re coaching, then you realize what your coach is trying to tell you, and they’ll go, ‘This kid is not listening to me.’ So they become better listeners to their coaches in high school or middle school. It’s all a good learning process.” Poapst celebrated her 50th birthday on the final day of the latest mini basketball season. The program included fun games between the kids and their parents — and pizza afterward. “It’s fun for the kids to play against their parents,” Poapst said. “And basketball is a good sport, because you can play it all summer long by yourself or you can play two-on-two, or you can play young and old, or play shooting games with different people, so that’s all good. “Being active and physically fit, it’s all important.” This year’s mini sessions involved
126 kids and 16 coaches, along with other teachers who helped with transportation, photography and other duties. “We have 12 kid coaches — from Grade 6 up to Grade 11 — and four adult coaches,” Poapst said. “Lots of kids can get involved, and the (student) coaches are done their (school) season, and it’s just before ball or soccer or lacrosse season, so I do have ability to get those kids. It’s fun for everybody.” The league is made up of six sessions over three weekends, with play Fridays after school and Saturday mornings. Grades 1 and 2 students make up one group, and the grades 3, 4 and 5 players are in another. “Each week, they’ll have a different nametag,” Poapst said. “They might be with the same coach they had before, or they might be with a different coach. “We do fundamental skills for close to half an hour. And then they scrimmage, so they play three-on-three and that kind of stuff.” The mini basketball complements the summertime Camp Teckla in Stettler. “This the 17th year for Camp Teckla and this is our 15th for this (mini) camp,” Poapst said. “The first year we had this, we had kindergarten, grades 1, 2 and 3, just to see how it went. We only did kindergarten for one year, because they weren’t quite ready for it. My son (Joey) was in Grade 1 and (daughter) Kaitlin was in kindergarten at that time.” Poapst and her family are among the team of volunteers who run Camp McE. The mini program was renamed last year after the death of sports enthusiast McElroy in August 2011. This year’s Camp Teckla runs from July 1 to 5. The registration deadline is May 25.
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Devin Rochon, a 23-year-old Calgarian, races last week at the Alix track.
Motocross rider clears obstacles both on and off the raceway track By Myles Fish Black Press Devin Rochon puts on his pants just like everybody else, if a bit slower. He speaks of his goals and passions as one might expect to. And he puts on his racing gloves just like everyone else would, if “everyone else” felt the desire to hop onto a supercharged bike and race around a dirt track, flying around corners at high speed and tackling jumps with abandon. The difference, though, is that when he slides on one of those gloves, there is nothing to fit into the finger holes. Because it is all he has ever known, Rochon speaks of his disability without lamentation. “I was born this way, I don’t really know any different. So it’s kind of a blessing in disguise, I guess. I never really had to adapt, it was always first nature to me,” he says. The 23-year-old Calgarian was born into a rodeo family. The fact that he has little below the elbow on his right arm did not stop him from getting involved in the family passion, becoming a team roper and bull rider.
But his own love from a very young age was motocross. Growing up around quads and bikes, when he first threw a leg over one, he was hooked. That is not to say it was easy learning to speed around a track without the benefit of a right hand. Only the clever usage of duct tape and zip ties allowed him to ride at first, before proper adaptations were made. “It was a lot of guess and test, trying to find the right setups from bars to bikes, to trying to figure out how to run the clutch and front brake all on one side. I actually rode for a long time without a front brake, only having a back brake. It’s only been five years since I’ve had a front brake; it’s been a nice change. “Technology has come a long way — it’s made my life a lot easier for sure. It’s made a lot of adaptive athletes’ lives a lot easier,” says Rochon. Today, Rochon’s custom bike has the throttle, clutch and front brake all on the left side. On the right side is a metal addon where his arm end rests while riding. The rest of his bike is as standard as any other, and to watch Rochon race around a track is, it seems, to watch just another motocross racer. And maybe Rochon is just that, a normal adrenaline
junkie on a slightly different bike. While he has twice qualified for the apex of extreme sports competition — the X Games — through success at the Extremity Games for disabled athletes, Rochon will ride a full summer schedule in 2013 on the professional circuit, hoping to qualify for nationals at the end of the season, having lost all competition last year due to a shattered kneecap. Technological advances have helped disabled athletes around the world compete against their able-bodied contemporaries, but Rochon credits the rise of disabled competitors to something more basic. “I think it’s just the drive and determination of athletes these days. ... If you want something bad enough and you believe in the process, success will come to you,” he says. A shop manager in Calgary by day, Rochon is also hoping to get into motivational speaking. Motivating seems to come naturally. “Every time I go to the track, whether it’s in California or Alberta, guys are interested. I’ve actually met a lot of marines in California who had no idea they could even be riding. “There’re also a lot of young athletes
Alix track — open four days a week — ranks as one of Rochon’s favourites By Myles Fish Black Press Growing up racing, the Alix Xtreme Raceway was Devin Rochon’s favourite track. The dirt is good, he said, and the many elevation changes in the layout made Rochon a fan. It is a good endorsement to have, said Xtreme Raceways owner Greg Martens, as Rochon serves as a positive motocross influence on young riders. But Rochon will not be able to ride at the track in any Canadian Motocross Racing Circuit competitions this year. The track has hosted three circuit races in past summers, but due to a health issue and painful knee injury for Martens, there will not be such races at the track near Alix in 2013. Despite that, the Alberta Oldtimers will be racing the track on July 20-
21, and Martens is gearing up for another good season of recreational riding at the track. “We’ve had some really good recreational numbers (in the last few years). It’s all very positive. I look forward to what this season brings and what the next couple will as well,”
he said. Lacombe County limits the hours the track can be ridden — the track is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and on two or three Sundays a month. It is also open on all holiday Mondays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The operating hours are
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I’ve met who have lost a limb or, like me, have been born with a disability who have no idea they can go out and do whatever they want. As long as you can believe in yourself, anyone else can believe in you,” says Rochon. — Red Deer Advocate
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My children seem to take me ‘here, there and everywhere’ LORI WELBOURNE Independent columnist My children have a lot of extracurricular activities. Twelve-year-old Sam is currently in guitar, drums, baseball and soccer. Nineyear-old Daisy is in guitar, drums, baseball, gymnastics and Girl Guides. None of these activities are within walking distance from home, and neither of these people can drive. So, guess what? I am their chauffeur. I am also their chef, tutor, housekeeper, scheduler, shopper, entertainment director, caretaker and life coach. Hey, what parent isn’t? Luckily their dad helps a ton, and when it comes to driving, he often takes one while I take the other. I’m not sure how single parents with more than one child can manage. Hopefully they ask for help. I have several singleparent friends to whom I lend a hand, and they always help me out as well. I also have married-parent friends who do the same. Seems like most of us have over-scheduled our offspring and are running
them here, there and everywhere. And sometimes we complain as we do it. “This is crazy,” a mother from my daughter’s baseball team said the other day. “We shouldn’t be driving nine-year-olds to a baseball game over an hour away from home on a school night. We’re too busy as it is.” And I agreed with her. But we did it, and 10 minutes into the game the sky opened up to thunder and lightning, the field turned to mud, and we all ran to our cars, getting drenched as we did. Was I frustrated that I had to rush around like crazy getting my daughter to gymnastics, then dropping my son and his friend off at their ball field, and then picking my daughter up in order to drive all the way out to a game in another town that would just get cancelled in the first inning? Normally I would have been, but it was actually really fun. Watching the kids laughing in the rain and screaming as the clouds clapped was funnier than any ball game. And I was lucky be-
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Students, staff ‘practise good mental health’
Library warms up for long weekend May is just jam-packed with programs to keep the whole family entertained. Movies, book clubs, crafts, science! What more do I need to say to get you to check out the Stettler Public Library? How about more details?
Last Friday was our Family 80s Night. There were tubular board games, awesome music and wicked good snacks! On Saturday, the kids got to create a Mother’s Day gift, while the moms got to visit. This Tuesday, teen members of the Spine Crackers book club will gathered to discuss “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” by Ned Vizzini. Back by popular demand, the Stettler library presented the Academy Award-winning movie “Les Miserables” on Tuesday. The Victoria Day long weekend includes library events. Join us for the Super Spectacular Science Day on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., when we will be making a marshmallow sling shots, D.I.Y. ice cream in a bag, fizzy balloons and much more. Learn some neat science tricks that you can do while camping. If you’re a fan of Salman Rushdie or director Deepa Mehta, we have a treat for you. On Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m., we will show the film adaptation of Rushdie’s “Midnight’s Children.” Join us for a great international film and we will have the popcorn hot and ready. Some changes have been made to the renovation plans for the library. Stop in and check out the new 3D drawings hanging by the front door. Renovations are getting closer and closer and we’re getting more excited all the time.
Elementary News By Katy Syson
Shyla and Ruff, accompanied by Corrina or Devon, and they had a great time learning how to relax by pretending to be different animals. We learned that we have to take care of our mental health, just like we do our physical health. HEaRT thanked the teachers and students at Stettler Elementary for being such wonderful participants and for practising good mental health. Running Club has started at SES. Ms. Limpert organizes that event each year to promote running and fun. The students receive a toeshaped token for their keychain every two laps of the track that they run or walk. Tokens are given out from this Monday until they run out … pun intended! As it was a beautiful day last Wednesday, our class photos were taken outside. On Thursday, our whole school was treated
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Last week was not only Education Week, but also Mental Health Week, and HEaRT organized a number of fun activities at Stettler Elementary School during the week to raise awareness about the importance of good mental health. HEaRT started off on Monday by giving all staff at the school a small gift that encouraged them to practise good mental health. On Tuesday, we celebrated National Children’s Mental Health Day and Hats on for Mental Health Day. All Grade 4 students, accompanied by their teachers and HEaRT staff, wore hats and walked around the block to the beat of an African drum. All students and staff were encouraged to wear hats this day and there were some very interesting and unique creations. Penny, our FSLW, went into the Grade 5 classes and played an assertiveness game with them. Corrina Yome from HEaRT went into the Grade 3 classes and read the book Giraffes Can’t Dance and did an art project with the students. In K-2, many of the classes had a visit from
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Obituaries Mrs. Dora Reinbold October 11, 1925 - May 4, 2013 Mrs. Dora Reinbold of Stettler, passed away in Calgary, Alberta on May 4, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Dora is survived by her children Joan Reinbold of Stettler, Audrey Keast of Red Deer, Denise Chapman of Stettler, Richard (Sue) Reinbold of Stettler, Fred (Denise) Reinbold of Stettler, Marilyn (Henry) Postma of Calgary, Christine Reinbold (Darren McCook) of Red Deer and Maurice (Colleen) Reinbold of Stettler. Grandchildren; Christine (Sean) Lockhart, Nicole (Stuart) McGregor, Joshua Keast, Alisha Keast (John Hartwick), Silas Chapman, Kyle (Rose) Chapman, Darien Chapman, Rory Reinbold, Kent Reinbold, Raelene (Mario) Sobchyshyn, Kristyn (Trevor) Lyke, Evan Reinbold (Candice Neilsen), Karly Postma, Kory Postma (Allyson Kozuska), Josh McCook, Janelle Reinbold, Candace Reinbold and Matthew Reinbold. Great-grandchildren; Haley Lockhart, Charles Lockhart, Jayda McGregor, Garett McGregor, Jayna Keast, Savannah Keast, Samuel Hartwick, Sophia Chapman, Lena Chapman, Sydney Reinbold, Kyra Reinbold, Shelby Sobchyshyn, Clancy Sobchyshyn, Peyton Lyke and Grady Lyke as well as one sister Irene Veikle of Cut Knife Saskatchewan, special friends Linda Dean, Rita Reinbold and all of the members of the Catholic Women’s League and the Warden Ladies. Dora was predeceased by her husband Karl Reinbold, daughter Irene Larsen and sisters Eva Cumisky and Lillian Fior. Dora was born on October 11, 1925 at Cut Knife Saskatchewan to Augusto and Rosa Fior. She attended Normal School in Cut Knife, Saskatchewan and proudly attained her teaching certificate in 1946 in Saskatoon. Dora married Karl Reinbold in 1948 in Cosine, Saskatchewan and they began their family and long life together. In 1950 Dora, Karl and their daughter Joan moved to Stettler. Here they began farming south west of Stettler and added eight more children to their family. While raising her children, Dora also worked at the A&W as a cook. For 20 years following, she went on to be the director of the Stettler Daycare. Dora loved gardening and doing crafts of all kinds especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as she loved children dearly. There were many holidays with her husband Karl and her sister Irene and brother-in-law Ralph which she very much enjoyed. There were also holidays with her children some to Hawaii, Phoenix, Palm Springs and Alaska to name a few. Dora always enjoyed her family and loved to spend time with them wherever they were. Her Church and her Community were also very important to Dora. She was a long time member of the Catholic Women’s League and the Warden Ladies helping whenever she was needed. Dora was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed by all who knew her. A Prayer Vigil was held at the Christ-King Catholic Church on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. with the Mass taking place also at the Christ-King Catholic Church on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Donatus Ihekwoaba as Celebrant. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Dora, memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association or to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and arrangements. 403.742.3315. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com.
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Obituaries BULLER Frederick James It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Frederick James Buller on May 11th, 2013 at the age of 69 years. Born in Brandon Manitoba on February 1st, 1944. Fred is survived by his wife Dianne Buller (Murphy), daughter Jennifer Buller (Joseph Nafziger), the grandchildren whom he adored, Saint, Kaydence and Mia, and his brother Kenneth Buller. Fred felt quite at home in Stettler and often commented on how friendly the community was, even though it was his home for less than three years. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday May 22nd, 2013 at 2:00 pm at St. George’s Anglican Church, Stettler, AB. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made in Fred’s memory to St. George’s Anglican Church or the Heartland Youth Center in care of the Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium, Box 1780 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0, 403-742-3422 who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stettlerfuneralhome.com
McKNIGHT Shirley Mae McKnight quietly passed away at the age of 86 years on April 9th, 2013 in Stettler, Alberta. This was the gentle conclusion of a journey that started on May 3, 1926 in Estevan, Saskatchewan when she was born to Sadie and Walter Zinter. Shirley married her true love, Robert, on November 16, 1946. They lived in Olds until they moved to the farm just north of Halkirk. Shirley was a terrific cook, an expert seamstress, an enthusiastic farmer and avid sports fan; particularly when their son Steve or grand-children Kerbi and Matt were part of the sporting event. Shirley was passionate about and could never refuse an opportunity to square-dancing or travel. Shirley and Bob were always warm and gracious hosts and their door was always open. Above all, Shirley loved her family and friends. Shirley is lovingly remembered by daughter in law Patti, grand-daughter Kerbi McKnight, grand-son Matt and Jessica McKnight. Shirley is also remembered by numerous nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law, other family and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, son Steve and daughter Marilyn. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 17th, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Halkirk Community Church. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice c/o Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, 403-742-3422 who are entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.
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Mr. Terrence “Terry” Brian Stokes June 21, 1941 - May 10, 2013 Mr. Terry Stokes passed away in Stettler, Alberta on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the age of 71 years. He is survived by his sisters Kathleen, Sylvia and Pat and their families all of British Columbia and by other relatives and friends. Terry grew up on Vancouver Island. He then moved to Alberta and spent several years in the Strathmore area. There he was employed by Bruce Farms as a hired man. He then moved to Stettler around 1975 and worked for a few different farms again as a hired man. Terry was a man who was not afraid to put in a hard days work and spent the remainder of his working years working at various jobs in the Stettler area including hauling Anhydrous Ammonia, and then apprenticed as a machinist before he retired. In his retirement, Terry found many very enjoyable pastimes, never being a person to sit idle. Terry loved to restore classic cars and took great pride in transforming them from top to bottom. When he was done, the vehicle looked as if it just pulled off the showroom floor. He also spent many quiet hours building model airplanes. Terry loved the outdoors and so enjoyed the time that he could spend just working out in his yard. Terry was a hard worker and good friend and he will be missed by all who knew him. At Terry’s request, there will be no formal funeral service take place at this time. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Terry, memorial contributions may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital or to the Alberta Children’s Hospital in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and arrangements. 403.742.3315 Condolences can be forwarded to family be visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com
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THE STETTLER FARMERS’ MARKET
DONALDA MUSEUM ANNUAL GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 25 at the Donalda Community Hall starting at 9 a.m. with $5 Pancake Breakfast. For information, phone 403-883-2100.
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Garage Sale 6502 - 44 Avenue May 16, 17 & 18
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, May 17-19, Friday, 2 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m., #9 Maple Close, Erskine. Lots of toys, tools, books and some furniture.
Thursday - 4-6 p.m. Friday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ESTATE SALE. Furniture, lawn equipment, dishes 2003 GT Mustang Convertible & much more! Come and see at 5728-40 Ave. Stettler. May 18 & 19, 10 am -4 pm.
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SPOTTED Valley Ranch (Bashaw) requires 2 Farm workers to: Plant, harvest & tend to crops; Operate/maintain equipment; Feed & tend to animals; Cleaning; Detect crop/ livestock health problems; Examine produce quality & prepare for market. Requirements: Experience an asset, driver’s licence, Basic farm knowledge. $12.27/hr. (40hrs/wk). E-mail: jobappanswers@ outlook.com
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will be starting May 28 and will run from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Tuesday at the Stettler Ag Society.
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AN ALBERTA OILFIELD construction company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction 780-723-5051. NEWCART CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season. Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers. Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers. Email: resumes @newcartcontracting.com. Fax 1-403-729-2396. Email all safety and trade tickets
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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
STETTLER MUSEUM
Fundraising Garage Sale Thursday, May 16, 4-6 Friday & Sat May 17 & 18 10-5. 6502-44 Ave. YARD SALE, 20 LAKE ROAD, ERSKINE, May 18, 19 & 20, 9-6 p.m. Large assortment of collectibles.
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CENTRAL PEACE NATURAL GAS CO-OP LTD. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator. Experience, safety tickets an asset. Clean valid driver’s licence required. Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet.net. Fax 780-864-2044. Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0.
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NOW LOCATED IN DRAYTON VALLEY. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Phone 780-621-3953. Fax 780-621-3959.
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LOOKING FOR JOURNEYMAN WELDER For 6 month project in N.E. BC. No truck or welder necessary. Fly in camp job. Please email resume: info@GTChandler.com or fax: 403-886-2223 HOW can you make your phone ring and make some quick cash? Place your ad here . . . Phone 1-877-223-3311
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Family Literacy Literacy Coordinator Coordinator -- .5 .5 position position Family Stettler Adult Adult Learning Learning Council Council is is seeking seeking aa Coordinator Coordinator for for the the Family Family Literacy Literacy Stettler Program. This This position position involves involves all all aspects aspects of of program program coordination coordination as as well well as as Program. promotion, evaluation evaluation and and supervision supervision of of facilitators. facilitators. Candidates Candidates should should have: have: promotion, Knowledge of of early early childhood childhood development development with with aa relevant relevant postpost• Knowledge secondary degree degree or or diploma diploma or or equivalent equivalent experience experience secondary Good organizational organizational and and administrative administrative skills skills • Good • Solid Solid communication, communication, team team building building and and interpersonal interpersonal skills skills Ability to to work work independently independently • Ability • Good Good computer computer skills, skills, profi proficient cient with with MS MS Office Office Class 55 Driver’s Driver’s License, License, reliable reliable vehicle vehicle • Class Note: This This position position runs runs from from September September to to June June annually. annually. The The successful successful applicant applicant Note: must submit submit clean clean Criminal Criminal Record Record Check Check and and vulnerable vulnerable persons persons search. search. send resumes resumes to: to: Please send Stettler Adult Adult Learning, Learning, Box Box 1311, 1311, Stettler, Stettler, AB AB T0C T0C 2L0 2L0 by by Friday, Friday, May May 24. 24. Stettler
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Shortcuts to a lush lawn Lawn care takes some dedication and hard work, but there are certain ways to cut down on the amount of effort required to maintain a landscape. • Stop weeds at the start. Weeding is one of the most time-consuming parts of maintaining a lawn. Once weeds take root they can become a nuisance, so it’s best to treat weeds before they even have a chance to sprout. Apply a preemergent weed control product as soon as possible in the spring and then reapply it about three months later to ensure weeds are eradicated. That equates to much less tedious lawn maintenance during the season. • Plant a urine-resistant grass. Having a dog and maintaining a lush lawn has always been a particular conundrum for homeowners.
Replanting with urine-resistant grasses can help cut down on the level of damage to the lawn from your own pet or pets that happen to make potty stops on your property. The grasses most resistant to urine tend to be perennial ryegrasses and fescues. • Wake up and water. Watering in the early mornings saves time and energy in the long run by fostering a tougher, more drought-resistant lawn. If you water early in the day, less water will be lost to evaporation. Limit watering to a few times per week, and less if you have had adequate rain. Avoid watering at night, which can expose the lawn to bacteria and attract insects. • Mow when the lawn is dry. It’s not adviseable to mow the lawn when it is wet. Slippery conditions can not
only make it more dangerous to push a mower, but also slow down the time it can take to tackle the chore. • Let clippings fly. Mulching mowers, or those that just distribute clippings on the lawn as you go, can be healthier for the grass. They will serve as fertilizer and redistribute nutrients to the lawn as they breakdown into the soil. • Mow less often. Raise the mower’s blade so that the grass is longer in between cuttings. The taller grass will shade the soil and block weeds from germinating. • Don’t cut corners. Adjusting a landscape design to have arches and curves can reduce the time it takes to mow and edge a property. Caring for a lawn can take less time and effort than you think.
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EXTREMELY WELL CARED FOR HOME. This bi-level features 4 Bdrms/3 Baths, large family room, two-tiered deck, double garage and fenced yard. “A Must See”. $285,000.
OPEN HOUSE - 4714 - 54 Street Thursday, May 16 - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Reduced Price on this modern family home. Your Hostess: Fran Snowden
THIS WELL MAINTAINED OLDER HOME has 4 bedrooms and is ready to move into. Great location only 3 blocks from downtown. $169,900.
REDUCED PRICE on this smaller 2 bedroom bungalow. Basement is undeveloped, large yard and single detached garage. $89,500.
4 BEDROOM FAMILY BUNGALOW. This is an ideal starter home for a young family. Fenced yard for the kids and double detached garage. $189,900.
THIS 3 BEDROOM GRANDVIEW HOME sits on a large landscaped lot. If you like to garden this unique yard is the place for you. 2 solariums and attached garage. $265,000.
PACK YOUR BAGS! Large family home completely finished from top to bottom and shows 10/10. Located in Jewel Estates Subdivision on 4.72 Acres. $470,000.
PRIVACY, A SHOP AND A LARGE HOME. What more could you want? Attached garage, 5 bedrooms/ 3 baths. This is the place for you on 15.5 Acres. $399,000.
4.92 ACRES CLOSE TO STETTLER with a 4 bedroom mobile home, large work shop and barn. Great acreage for a starter. $260,000.
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Space & Privacy on 11.34 Acres - Featuring 4 bdrms, 2 bath, 18’x 26’ barn w/ 8 box stalls, large 28’ x 20’ metal shed, large open front shed, & a 27’ x 51’ 2 bay shop! Upper level has a loft overlooking the living room & has a hot tub in sun room, perfect for the horse enthusiast or growing family! #CA0013969. $360,000.
Lakefront at Rochon Sands! Watch the children or grandchildren play on the beach or enjoy the view from your front window of this 1 bdrm, 1 bath lake property. Or build your dream home on the lot above! Boat dock included! #CA0013420. $409,900.
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Quiet, Scenic 2.05 acres amongst rolling hills - Looking for your own little paradise? With a little TLC this 4 bdrm, 2 bath home could be it, or build to suit your needs! Property located along paved road. #CA0012799. $174,900.
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Space and elegance. 1736 sq. ft. home. Unique floor plan, with extra garage in back. $575,000. Call Jill.
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3 bdrm townhouse. Nice interior with modern feature and appliances. $205,000. Call Jill.
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Beautiful 3 bdrm 2 storey home with wrap around deck at Braseth Beach. $409,000. Call Garry.
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3 bdrm 2 bath Mobile Home on it’s own lot in the quiet community of Botha. $265,000. Call Edna.
Remodeled 3 bdrm one level home on large lot with single garage. $252,900. Call Doug.
Well cared for with separate suite in basement. Dble garage. $229,000. Call Doug.
4 bdrm 2 bath well built home on 1.45 acres. Nice rec room with hot tub & entertainment area. $375,000. Call Doug.
Built in 2007, 1200 sq. ft. home, fenced with over sized dble garage. Priced to sell @ $195,000. Call Wade.
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1700 sq. ft. 2 storey family home. Large kitchen formal dining or living room. Call for details. $335,000. Call Doug.
Lakefront property at beautiful Scenic Sands. 2 storey home, with plenty of extra room for all the guests. $525,000. Call Brian or Ross.
2 storey 1600+ sq. ft. home, on quiet close with green space out front. $299,000. Call Atie.
Small town luxury in Big Valley. Beautiful home on large lot. $385,000. Call Ross.
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9.12 acres with a home 15 min all pavement south of Stettler. $409,000. Call Wade.
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Saturday May 18 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Beautiful 1800+ sq. ft.
2008 SRI 20’ x 76’ Mobile Home located in the quiet community of Botha. Perfect starter home. $179,000. Call Atie.
Your host: Kyle Ramstad
CA0013581
One of a kind home on the marina at Buffalo View Est. Call Brian for a personal tour of this beautiful home.
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Need a little getaway place at the lake? Call Brian on this 1000 sq. ft. cabin at Rochon Sands. $195,000.
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4.99 acres perimeter fence on major traffic route. Total bldg area of 7434 sq. ft. Call Ross for more info.
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Tidy 2 bdrm home for great price. $123,900. Call Norma.
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Cabin with private back area at White Sands. $149,000 plus additional lot for $59,500 separately. Call Brian.
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TR3 ENERGY INC.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT MANAGER JOIN OUR FAST GROWING TEAM!!
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is at the forefront of reclamation & remediation in the oil & gas industry. We are currently recruiting for: LABOURERS & JR. OPERATORS Requirements: - Valid driver’s license - H2S Alive - Standard First Aid - WHMIS and/or CSTS/PST - Pre-Access A&D Testing Please E-mail or fax your resume to: hr@tr3energy.com Fax:403-294-9323 www.tr3energy.com
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5-10 yrs experience in the Production Testing Industry Valid Driver’s License Business Management Skills Organizational Skills Project Management Experience
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Duties required:
Coordinating field Operations • Manage crew and personnel • Flexible work schedule MECHANICAL - after hours on call Design Engineer rotation • Financial Management Nexus Engineering requires - Cost control a full time permanent MECHANICAL DESIGN Please visit our website at: ENGINEER. www. This position will involve cathedralenergyservices.com the design and product or apply by email to: development of Coil pnieman@ Tubing Pressure Control cathedralenergyservices.com Equipment. wtopp@ cathedralenergyservices.com Duties will include: * Design of equipment Your application will be using 3D CAD kept strictly confidential. * Shop Testing of Prototypes LOCAL SERVICE CO. * Support to REQ’S EXP. VACUUM manufacturing for TRUCK OPERATOR existing products Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets. Job qualifications: Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475 * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering * Eligibility for registration with APEGA * Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in A Star Makes working with equipment Your Ad * Solidworks experience an asset A Winner! * Creativity and attention CALL: to detail required. * 3 - 5 yrs. exp. preferred.
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SHANGRI LA RESTAURANT IN CASTOR AB IS NOW HIRING F/T CHINESE COOK. 3 yrs. experience required. $12-14/hour, depending on experience. Phone Sam at 403-882-3977
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ALLMAR,
a leader in the architectural openings industry is seeking to fill the position of
COUNTER SALESPERSON.
Prior work in sales and the construction industry an asset. We offer $18-$20/hr, in-house training, and career advancement opportunities. Applicants please send resume to: HR@allmar.com
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MILLWRIGHT AND ELECTRICIAN required at Edson Forest Products a division of West Fraser in Edson, Alberta. $37.67/hour with full benefits. Trade certification required. Fax 780-723-3783 or email: esuter @sundanceforestindustries.ca
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury @denhamford.com BLUE GRASS SOD FARMS requires full-time Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic with experience managing people, parts and equipment. Competitive wage with benefits; debbie.lefeuvre @bg-rd.com or fax 403-342-7488. 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 INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853.
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Company paid benefit plan and RRSP. Please send resumes to: resume@ nexusengineering.ca
830 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
RETAIL SALES - STETTLER We are looking to fill a position at our Stettler location. Retail experience would be an asset. Must have a motivated personality & ability to multi-task. A desire to provide exceptional customer service as well as exceptional interpersonal skills are a must. WE OFFER: • Steady employment • Good compensation • Flexible hours • No evening or Sunday work Please email resumes to troy.authon@altawide.com or fax to 403-742-8200. Attn: Troy Auton or drop off at the store at 6810 - 50 Avenue, Stettler. While we welcome all applicants, preference will be be given to those with retail sales & cashier experience.
Bounty Onsite Inc. Stettler is currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual for an Outside Sales Position. Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintain relationships and further expand existing accounts • Support stock levels at customer’s locations • Prospect new accounts and develop into established customers • Assess customer sales volume, product interests • Manage customer requests and quotes • Demonstrate an understanding of company products and services
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LEVEL 2 WATER and Waste Water Operator required for Elinor Lake Resort. Call 780-623-3993. Noise Solutions Delburne, AB accepting Resumes for Welders,Assemblers, Sheet Metal Workers & Field Crew Email to lgoddard@noisesolutions. com Fax 403-749-2259 Attn. Lorna 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. REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY - Labourer for water well drilling firm, located S.E. of St. Paul, Alberta. Variable shifts. Must have Class 3 drivers licence, drivers abstract required. Fax resume to 780-645-2880 or 780-645-1114
REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY experienced Sand Blaster, oilfield painters and general laborers. Must have safety tickets and clean driving record. Please fax resume and docs to (403) 748-3036 or email to tayriver1@hotmail.com
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We are now seeking a full-time employee for the following position in the Stettler branch:
Service Technician Service Technician • FieldField Details: The following qualifications are required: • Journeyman Heavy Equipment Certificate and/or Journeyman Millwright Certificate and/or Journeyman Automotive Certificate. (Consideration would be made for 3rd/4th year apprentices). • Gas compression experience an asset. • Must be highly motivated and a positive attitude is key. Duties would include the following: • Field work as assigned including some shop work. • Screw and reciprocating compressor package maintenance and overhauls. • Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Benefits Include: • Competitive wages • Excellent benefits (health, dental, life insurance, disability etc.). • Participation in company RRSP program with company match.
If you are interested in a career with an established Energy Services company please apply in person at 7201-50 Ave., Stettler, Alberta or please fax your resume to 1.403.742.6901 or email your resume to: mbowles@vortexservices.ca For more information on Vortex Production Services, please visit our website at: www.vortexservices.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Requirements: • 2+ years in a field sales position • No fear or prospecting/drop-in in person sales calls • A good reference for your skill abilities • Clear communication skills and professional • Willingness and desire to learn • Good time management skills • Self starter and minimal supervision • Previous sales in industrial, safety, automotive supplies an asset • Valid driver’s license
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$100 - $400 CASH DAILY for landscaping work! Must be competitive & energetic. Honesty is a must! Please visit us at: www.PropertyStarsJobs.com 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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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
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GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can earn $100,000.+ per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details. Call now. 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com MAKE FAST CASH - Start your own business. Driveway Sealing Systems, lawn aerating units. Possible payback in 2 weeks. For more information call today toll free 1-800-465-0024. Visit: www.protectasphalt.com
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MAKE MONEY AND SAVE LIVES. We are offering exclusive rights in your area, 100% guaranteed return of investment. Don’t pay until you see your business up and running. Earn up to 100K per year. Voted top vending program in North America. Absolutely no selling involved; www. locationfirstvending.com. 1-855-933-3555. RESTAURANT AND PUB for sale. Whitecourt, Alberta. Great hilltop location. Sales $1.6 million. 110 seat restaurant, 160 seat lounge $299,500. Call Leo at 780-778-1207
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GENERAL Laborer, fencing exp. preferred. Email resume to: info@envyoilfield.com
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C & W Contracting is now looking for labourers, operators, & foreman for road jobs starting soon. Please direct inquiries/email resumes to: admincswcon@ xplornet.com.
860 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
JEN Express a local General Freight Company is looking for a Part Time delivery Driver. Travel area is From Stettler to Edmonton or Red Deer. 20-30 hrs. per week, Some heavy lifting required. Must have a minimum Class 3 license with air brake endorsement.
Please fax Resume in confidence to 403-742-2890
CRUDE SERVICES INC. jo
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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
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Bounty Onsite Inc. Stettler is currently seeking a positive, energetic individual to fill the position of Purchasing and Inventory Control (Parts Person). The Purchasing and Inventory Control will be responsible for keeping records of parts and inventory received. Basic duties: • Responsible for the purchasing, procurement, shipping, receiving and maintenance of inventory. • Maintain inventory control records, monthly reports. • Ensure everything required for the operation is acquired at the right time with the best price requirements and rush orders (hot shots) are expedited accordingly. • Prepare requisition orders to replenish parts, supplies, monitoring core returns and warranties. • Monitor accuracy of all inventory levels, recommending any necessary changes to management and resolving any inventory discrepancies in a timely manner. • Implement an inventory management system. • Coordinated the movements of goods from vendors and returns. • Responsible for time to time supplier evaluation. Qualified candidates should have or a combination of the following: • Trade Certificate related to Parts/Inventory • Ability to utilize multiple computer programs, including Microsoft Suite and database software • 2+ Years experience in a parts position • Knowledge of Oilfield, Industrial, Safety, Automotive products • Clean Driver’s Abstract/Valid Class 5 License • Ability to operate forklift in a safe and responsible manner Only qualified applicants will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide references. Please send Resume in confidence to ben@bountyonsite.com
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We offer: • Competitive wages based on qualifiations • Benefit package offered after three months employment Send Resume in confidence to ben@bountyonsite.com
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TORNADO Combustion Technologies Inc.
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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
EYE SPY… SPY… EYE
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!
A strong and growing design/manufacturing company providing combustion-related products, including arrestors, flare stacks, thermal oxidizers and customdesigned equipment.
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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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Floor Covering Installers and Tilesetters needed
Adult Education and Training
Spring Start
GED classes days/evening
Fall Start
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 certiďŹ cation. Please send qualiďŹ ed resumes only to jensenjobs@email.com or fax to 403-876-2554
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SANDBLASTER REQ’D No exp. necessary, will train. Health plan. Wage $20.hr. +, dependant on exp. Send resume to PO Box 2187 Stettler T0C 2L0
FOR fast results: Classified Want Ads. Phone 1-877223-3311.
Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca
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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County of of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6
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
HELP WANTED PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
UTILITIES OPERATOR
The suitable candidate will have, or be prepared to have the County assist them in obtaining a Level 2 Distribution, Level 1 Wastewater Treatment system and Level 1 Wastewater Collection system designation. To obtain more information about this opportunity, please visit the County of Stettler No. 6 website at www.stettlercounty.ca, or contact Garth Ennis – Director of Environmental Services (gennis@stettlercounty.ca) or Steve Lockhart – Utilities Foreman (slockhart@stettlercounty.ca) at (403) 742-4441.
Are you a people person looking for a rewarding maintenance career with a growing company? Field Maintenance Technician Canalta is a family owned and operated Hospitality Company based in Drumheller, AB focused on development and operations within Western Canada. Canalta is committed to being a growing and proďŹ table company, respected by its employees, customers, and stakeholders. Canalta is searching for a hard worker with a professional attitude who takes pride in their work. You must have great interpersonal skills and be willing and ready to support our vision of providing high quality experiences to our guests and customers. After being provided with extensive training, you will work independently, but under the guidance of a skilled and experienced supervisor and management team who will be focused on your development for the future. Travelling within Alberta will be required and will give you the opportunity to work closely with a variety of Canalta’s business managers and staff with whom you will have the opportunity to share knowledge and skills. Overtime will be required occasionally and working safely is always required. Depending on your experience level and qualiďŹ cations, starting salary for this position will be $51,000 – $64,000. Canalta offers an annual bonus program that is performance based in addition to a comprehensive group insurance and beneďŹ ts package. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform complex maintenance tasks that will include carpentry, drywall, painting, concrete repair, etc. • Manage and supervise internal staff and external contractors • Identify and act on opportunities to enhance our maintenance program and minimize operational costs • Understand and perform safety, environment, and regulatory responsibilities such as hazard identiďŹ cation, equipment lockout, emergency response and implementation of safe work procedures
Must have a valid drivers license and be able to do some heavy lifting. 100 LBS. plus. The day starts in Donalda & ends in Donalda. No experience necessary. Phone 403-883-2223 ask for Danny or fax resume to 403-883-2246 or email jvldonalda@gmail.com
880 is currently seeking
GasďŹ tter / Crane Truck Operator
To operate in central Alberta.
Please apply with resume to:
Midwest Propane Rimbey, AB. Call: 403 843-8430, Fax: 403 843-8460 or by email to: ken@midwestpropane.ca
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Help Wanted The Summer Village of Rochon Sands requires Full Time and Part Time staff in our public works department and in the Provincial Park.
We have openings in: • Out-Side Maintenance • Reservations OfďŹ ce • Children’s Programming • Park Operator (Narrows Recreation Area) Excellent working conditions – exible hours – competitive salaries. Must have a valid driver’s license, be able to work unsupervised and enjoy working with the public. Please send resume to: info@rochonsands.net
The Summer Village of Rochon Sands #1 Hall Street Rochon Sands, AB T0C 3B0
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HOW DO YOU calculate the value of a house? Determine property taxes? Develop these skills and more with the Appraisal and Assessment major at Lakeland College in Lloydminster, Alberta. Career opportunities include property manager, assessor, realtor, appraiser, lender, or working for a development firm. Recent grads reported an average starting salary of $60,000 a year. Phone 1-800-661-6490 ext. 5429 or visit: www. lakelandcollege.ca/realestate
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The County of Stettler No. 6 has an exciting opportunity for an energetic individual with a great work attitude to join our team in the Utilities Department. The suitable candidate will be a self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility, have a practical aptitude to carry out work assignments and have a friendly, helpful and cooperative personality. We are looking for an able-bodied individual who is well presented and can communicate well in both written and verbal situations.
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JOHN’S VENDING LTD. of Donalda is looking for a
Whatever You’re Selling... We Have The Paper You Need! CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311
Class 3 Drivers license and all relevant OilďŹ eld Safety CertiďŹ cates required.
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Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED: • Five or more years of maintenance, construction or trades background • A strong ability to work independently • Strong organizational skills • Professionalism
SUBMIT RESUMES TO: robert.visser@canalta.com www.canalta.com II www.canaltahotels.com
You’re just what we’ve been looking for. We’ve been waiting for an ambitious, hard-working person just like you. We need your help providing our progressive rural customers with the products and services they need to keep working hard.
OPERATOR 2 POSITION Rahr Malting Canada Ltd., a leading manufacturer of Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Operator 2 position. The position includes Plant Operations and Sanitation duties. Applicants must have a minimum Grade 12 diploma and must be available for shift work. Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred. Application Closing Date: May 27, 2013 Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to:
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Rahr Malting Canada Ltd.
Position # HR12-297 Hanna, Oyen, Cereal, Delia, AB You are critical to the success of the UFA Petroleum business. We are looking for a motivated business partner to take over operations at our Petroleum agencies in Hanna, Oyen, Cereal, and Delia, AB. This is a dynamic position that requires an entrepreneurial individual who is passionate about providing exceptional service and products to meet the changing demands, needs and expectations of our members and customers. With your strong business background, attention to detail, leadership, team building and HIIHFWLYH PDQDJHPHQW VNLOOV \RX ZLOO KHOS EXLOG D EXVLQHVV WKDW ZLOO GULYH VXSHULRU ÂżQDQFLDO performance while maximizing the return on investment for UFA and yourself. As a UFA commissioned Petroleum Agent you have the management and organizational skills to oversee the petroleum outlet including bulk and cardlock fuels, lubricants, and other ancillary income offerings. As an independent business person you will be responsible for hiring, training and managing your own staff as well as help create a work environment that inspires excellence in your team. You will work closely with a UFA Area Manager and the Petroleum Operations team who will provide you with the business insights, tools, systems, infrastructure and support that will enable your success. 4XDOLÂżFDWLRQV You have 7-10 years of experience in downstream petroleum, retail or related business experience along with proven business, management and accounting skills. You are capable of developing and successfully implementing a growth focused EXVLQHVV SODQ DQG KDYH WKH ÂżQDQFLDO UHVRXUFHV WR SXUFKDVH DQG PDLQWDLQ IXHO WUXFNV inventory and payroll. You have the ability to effectively lead, motivate and inspire a team of employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and are self-motivated and ambitious with good knowledge of the IDUPLQJ DQG DJULFXOWXUDO LQGXVWU\ <RX KDYH H[FHOOHQW FRPSXWHU VNLOOV ZLWK 0LFURVRIW 2IÂżFH packages and database software and are involved in community groups and activities. :+,0,6 DQG + 6 FHUWLÂżFDWLRQ ZRXOG EH DQ DVVHW $ &ODVV OLFHQVH LV UHTXLUHG Interested? Please reply via e-mail or fax, quoting the position # to: Tim Church UFA Cooperative Ltd. )D[ E-MAIL: Tim.Church@ufa.com 7KDQN \RX IRU WDNLQJ WKH WLPH WR ÂżQG RXW PRUH DERXW 8)$ DW 8)$ FRP
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BUD HAYNES GUN AUCTION. Sat., June 1, 9 a.m., Red Deer. Reinhold Stolle Collection, Marien Caronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountie collection, over 600 lots & 200 12-6 prohibs. Phone 403-347-5855; www.budhaynesauctions.com MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscellaneous. Call to consign 780-440-1860 SMALL MARKET FRANCHISE = Big Market Potential! Low cost, full training/ support, exclusive territory and respected national brand makes Crackmasters Windshield Repair & Replacement the perfect business for small markets. Call Mike 1-888-349-2729
Building Supplies
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LOOKING FOR A SHOP? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com
Office Supplies
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WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11
10 pkgs. of 500 sheets
$48/case
Shop Stettler & Save! 403-742-2395 Pet Services
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AGILITY & OBEDIENCE Classes begin May 27. Phone Lorrie at 403-742-3698.
Travel Packages
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ONE DAY POLAR BEAR TOURS - Calgary and Edmonton departures this fall. Jet to Churchill and experience 6 hours on a polar bear safari. 1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com
METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36â&#x20AC;? Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. Agricultural 40 Year Warranty. #2000 - #2290 ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254. Farm Equipment ..............2010 STEEL BUILDING - Blowout Clearance Sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6, 860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 0% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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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. GORGEOUS SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 ft., $45, machine planted, fertilized, mulched. Minimum order 20. Delivery charge: $75 - $100. Quality guaranteed. Crystal Springs 403-820-0961 WHITE SPRUCE TREES for sale. 4 - 6 foot $35 each. 6 - 8 foot $45 each. Delivered and planted. Delivery extra. 403-305-8201.
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1660 RED ANGUS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Garden Supplies
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
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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 BREEDING heifers, 40 hand picked reputation breeding heifers, complete drug program, black & red Simmental X Angus chosen from 300 cow herd. 403-783-8756 Ponoka, AB BULLS FOR SALE RED & BLACK ANGUS HEREFORD Yearlings & 2 Year Olds Semen Tested
MATEJKA FARMS Markâ&#x20AC; 403-783-6389 COLEMAN Powermate Ponoka, AB tool set $250; Quanty new and used harness - saddle LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled parts, 3 guitars Red and black two year 780-879-2385 olds and yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin FOR SALE Farm. (403)742-5211 PLASTIC WATER TANK, 1,250 gallons. Stored inside. PUREBRED red and black Asking $400. Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year Phone 403-579-2403 or olds. Semen tested 403-740-9336 and delivered. Vicwin farms 403-784-3517, SAWMILLS from only 403-318-7363. $3997. Make money & save money with your own SIMMERON bandmill. Cut lumber any SIMMENTALS, Fullblood dimension. In stock ready Full Fleckvieh Bulls, to ship. Free info & DVD; www.NorwoodSawmills.com yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, /400OT. 1-800-566-6899 A.I. blood lines, very quiet, ext. 400OT muscled. 780-913-7963
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EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS AND A WAGE THIS SUMMER
Metis Environmental Career Camp is currently looking for a full time
Gain career experience in the environmental ďŹ eld. MĂŠtis Youth Participants (15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18) will receive 12345 certiďŹ cation in standard ďŹ rst aid, wilderness ďŹ rst aid, H2S alive, WHIMIS/TDG, GPS, and canoe, Alberta High School credits and earn a wage!
FOAM APPLICATOR/ LABOURER H2S Alive, WHMIS, First Aid Required No experience necesssary. Will provide on the job training. Competitive wages
Program Runs July 22nd - August 23rd, 2013 Application Deadline - June 21st, 2013 Call 1-888-48-MĂ&#x2030;TIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca
Funded in part by the Government of Canada.
MĂ&#x2030;TIS YOUTH 4E SUMMER CAMP SO008496
Come educate yourself! Explore all your possibilities, empower your life choices and enjoy every minute of your time this summer with respected educators, knowledgeable MĂŠtis elders and playing with amazing NHL Hockey players. July 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5, 2013. Application Deadline June 17, 2013. Call 1-888-48-MĂ&#x2030;TIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca
Fax resume to 403-742-5425 Farm Custom Work
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Bale Hauling & Swathing Marketing of Hay and Straw Will load own truck
Funded in part by the Government of Canada.
David Unruh Cell 403-323-6787 Home 403-742-4673
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Horse/Stock Trailers
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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
Pasture/Land Wanted
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SUPERVISED PASTURE WANTED for 100-300 Yearlings. 780-608-0159
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Grain, Feed Hay
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WANTED PASTURE for cow/calf pairs, 403-742-4703, 403-740-4799
Grain, Feed Hay
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ROUND hay bales. Cheap Free delivery. Self unloading. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380
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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
CERTIFIED MORGAN OAT SEED 99% germ. Call Echo Ridge Seeds 403-883-2503
HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Farm Pickupâ&#x20AC;? Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
COMMON SEED OATS. 98% germination. Forage variety. $5.50/bu. Phone Glen Lepard 403-740-2872.
For Rent #3000 - #3200
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HOUSE for Rent. Effective June 1/13 2+1 bedrooms, 2 bath, 5 appliances. Finished basement. Detached double-car garage. Large fenced back yard. Close to schools and downtown. Non-smoking, no pets please. References required. $1,000/mo. plus utilities. Call 403-742-3063 and leave message if no answer.
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 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, includes heat and water, available immediatly $625/mo. Phone 403-742-5136
SMALL 2 bedroom house, White Sands, AB., N/S, utils. incld, $900/mo. + DD Avail. Immed. 403-742-3539
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JT AUTO BODY LTD. FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD. 5â&#x20AC;?Continuous Eaves â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gutter Cleanâ&#x20AC;? Leaf Protection
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Beauty/ Cosmetic
Call Barry Harvey
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403-742-8838 *27 years experience*
THIS WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EYE SPY WINNER IS Fred Milner Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!
Cabinet Makers
â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electrical We Do Itâ&#x20AC;?
All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance
403-742-5111
No. 5. 4707 - 42 Street Stettler, AB
Serving Stettler & Area since 1978
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Town set to discuss bylaw to fine those who spit and fight Kevin Duval. This spring, RCMP Sgt. Duncan Babchuck explained that these bylaws are “highly effective” in other communities to curb such issues as fighting and loitering, graffiti, spitting and urinating. “We’ll get Sgt. Babchuck to come to a council meeting to further discuss this draft bylaw,” said the town’s chief administrative officer, Rob Stoutenberg. “This will be a substantial addition to bylaw enforcement in the town,” Duval said. The bylaw includes penalties for a variety of infractions: — Apply graffiti on a structure or property and face fines of $2,500 for the first offence, $5,000 for second offence and $7,000 for third and subsequent charges. — Spit at any person and urinate or defecate in public area or public and private property and incur fines of $400, $800 and $1,200. — Participate in a fight in public area and receive fines of $400, $800 and $1,200. — Bully someone in a public place, encourage or cheer persons engaged in act of bullying, or bullying by way of written, electronic or Internet mode, causes fines of
RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter First proposed a year ago, the Town of Stettler could soon have a community standards bylaw to set fines to charge people who create graffiti, fight, bully, swear, urinate, panhandle and loiter in public places. At its regular meeting last week, town council discussed the initial bylaw that was suggested by Stettler RCMP in spring 2012 and now presented by the bylaw officer
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MARLENE CONIBEAR hereby offers for sale by tender the following property subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title but clear of financial liens and encumbrances: THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY FIVE (25) TOWNSHIP FORTY ONE (41) RANGE TWENTY (20) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 1.00 HECTARES (2.48 ACRES) MORE OR LESS FOR ROAD, AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 2118MC. EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME The sale of the Land is subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: 1. Surface lease to be assigned to the buyer but rental shall not be adjusted for the current rental period. 2. 2013 hay crop shall belong to the buyer. 3. Possession shall be granted on June 20, 2013. 4. Buyer to be responsible for all costs associated with registration. Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T. 5. Tenders will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o’clock noon on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Tenders should be forwarded to Landman Reule Law Office at 4819 - 51 Street, Box 1630, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 in a sealed envelope marked “Conibear Tenders”. A certified cheque or bank draft equal to 10% of the purchase price must accompany the tender. 6. The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on or before June 20, 2013. 7. Property taxes to be adjusted as of possession date. 8. Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status. 9. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Town of Stettler PUBLIC NOTICE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved. No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development: 2.
Highway 56 will be closed south of Highway 12 from May 23 to June 25, 2013.
6010 LANDS FOR SALE BY TENDER
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NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSURE
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No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:
2706-2013 Lot 24, Block 1, Plan RN54A 5013 - 52 Street Bert Bennett
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County of of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6
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
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved as permitted uses in accordance with the County of Stettler No. 6’s Land Use Bylaw No. 1443-10: 1.
2.
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No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development: No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development:
3.
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant/Owner: Proposed Development:
13020 SW 14-40-21 W4 21202 Twp Rd 40-2 Kevin MacDonald Detached Dwelling (Modular Home) 13021 Lot 5, Block 2, Plan 0620721 (Buffalo Lake Meadows) 117, 40345 Rge Rd 21-1 Darren Hatt Ancillary Building (728 ft2) 13022 Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 1213363 Part of NW 35-34-19 W4 34477 Rge Rd 19-2 Dustan Wawzkiewicz Manufactured Home (2012)
Jacinta Donovan, Development Officer
Geese, crows on town’s hit list RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Enforcements to deter motorists from parking against traffic in Stettler have been stepped up by town officials. “During the winter months, concerns arose at Stettler Hospital, where vehicles were reported to be parking driver’s side to the curb of the road and creating a traffic hazard as vehicles parking and leaving the area were crossing the oncoming lanes of traffic,” bylaw enforcement officer Kevin Duval said in a report to town council. Since notices were posted in January, the parking situation has “greatly improved,” with far fewer vehicles parking illegally, he said. During the spring and summer months, parking enforcement has focused on unattached trailers, recreational trailers and motor homes parking on t ow n s t r e e t s , ve h i c l e s parking in alleys, parked improperly or obstructing a street or alley, and parked on or on town property or parkland. Nuisance and unsightly properties will also be enforced for garbage and tall grass and weeds and weed control. “A warning will be issued to remedy the bylaw infraction,” Duval said. “If no action is taken, a notice of inspection will be issued to advise the property owner that an officer will be entering the property to determine the extent of unsightly issues.” B y l aw o ffi c e r s w i l l also monitor the dog and cat bylaws, which he said will need to be reviewed and changed this year to update current issues and situations. “I want to patrol dogs as much as possible, particularly in West Stettler Pa r k a n d C o l d L a ke ,” Duval said. Wi t h a c o n c e r n b y some councillors about geese around Cold Lake and crows in town, council plans to discuss the issues with officials of fish and wildlife which has authority on these creatures. Duval also informed council that he and his employer, Alberta Animal and Municipal Enforcement Services, have acquired a new communications system for $7,000 at no cost to the town to allow patrols to communicate better on the same frequency with the town radio program, That would help improve officer safety, better communication with town office and employees, and quicker response time to calls.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications for a discretionary use in accordance with the County of Stettler No. 6 Land Use Bylaw No. 1443-10 was approved by the Development Authority: 1.
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant: Owner: Proposed Development:
Detached Garage 2707-2013 Lot 19 & Pt 20, Block 15, Plan RN54A 4817 - 50 Street The Shoe Closet & Boutique Ltd.
6010
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
2.
No: Legal Description: Rural Address: Applicant: Owner: Proposed Development:
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Any person claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal by giving notice in writing to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, County of Stettler No. 6, PO Box 1270, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 not later than May 29, 2013. The notice must contain the reason for the appeal. Cara McKenzie, Development Officer
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The story so far: Cody Wilson, who describes himself as a “cryptoanarchist” and almost certainly wears a Second Amendment belt-buckle, had a bright idea early last year. No government could ever oppress its people again, reasoned the 25-year-old law student at the University of Texas, if everybody in the world was able to manufacture their own guns at home. Well, not everybody in the world, exactly, but at least everybody with $8,000 to buy a 3D printer on e-Bay, or access to one of the 3D printing shops that are springing up in major cities. So Wilson set out to design a gun made entirely of high-density ABS plastic that could be printed on a standard 3D machine. He printed and tested it, and last week he made the blueprints available online. For those who are not clear on the concept (the rest may proceed in an orderly manner to the next paragraph), a 3D printer is basically a photocopying machine that sprays molten plastic instead of ink. But instead of doing only one layer on a sheet of paper, it does thousands of layer, one on top of the other, until it has formed a fully three-dimensional object. Like a gun. There aren’t all that many 3D printers in circulation yet, but they’re the Next Big Thing, and in
five or 10 years they might be as common as mobile phones. It would appear that a great many people are looking forward to that happy day, because in the first week after Wilson uploaded the blueprints for his gun, 100,000 people downloaded them. Wilson is one of those political innocents on the libertarian right who truly believe that governments would behave better if everybody had a gun. He even calls his plastic pistol the “Liberator.” He presumably hasn’t noticed that the United States government carries on collecting heavy taxes and crushing the spirit of free enterprise, even though most Americans already have guns. Predictably, last Friday the U.S. government mobilized to shut his little enterprise down. The Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance at the State Department wrote Wilson’s company, Defense Distributed, demanding that his designs for a 3D gun be “removed from public access” until he proves that he has not broken the laws that govern the shipment of weapons overseas. (Is he really shipping weapons overseas? Don’t bother us with details.) The government took that route because there has been an instant public outcry about the “Liberator” — but Wilson already has a licence to manufacture and sell the weapon
from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. As for exporting the blueprints, he also registered his operation under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), administered by the State Department, and has legal advice that it complies with the rules. But the genie is well and truly out of the bottle. There have not only been 100,000 downloads from Wilson’s own site. It has also been uploaded onto Pirate Bay (with no protest from him), and downloads from that site are going through the roof. So what does all this mean? It doesn’t mean that terrorists are more dangerous; they have never had any trouble in getting their hands on weapons a lot more lethal than a single-shot pistol. It does mean that people can now make weapons that will not be detected by this generation of airport metal detectors, so it may soon take even longer to get on the plane. But that was going to happen pretty soon, anyway. What Cody Wilson has
actually done is provide us with a useful wake-up call about the huge economic and security implications of this powerful new technology. The 3D printers will get better, faster and cheaper, and they will be able to produce much more impressive weapons. Forget about banning
assault weapons; people will be able to make them at home. More importantly, they will also be able to 3D-print almost any other mass-produced item whose components are less than a metre (three feet) long. This not only has serious implications for retailers of such items — the Wal-Marts of the world — but also for entire countries whose economy depends heavily on manufacturing and exporting items of this sort. Even the cheapest labour is probably more expensive than 3D printing. So “outsourcing” will
go out of fashion, but the impact of 3D printing on traditional employment patterns in the developed countries will be just as severe. Cars will continue to be built on (highly automated) assembly lines, but the most of the companies in the supply chain will collapse as the car manufacturers start printing the parts themselves as and when they need them. Here comes the future again. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose columns are published in 45 countries.
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