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Stettler rally stands up to bullying Amanda Todd’s mother stresses family time, education for parents JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor For a while Saturday, it appeared as though the bulls might stomp stronger than the inaugural anti-bullying rally in Stettler. While hundreds of teenagers gathered nearby for the season-opening high school rodeo, about 50 people showed up at West Stettler Park to kick off a youth rally to combat bullying. But just as it takes only a few words for bullies to potentially cause harm, cogent comments from a couple of high-profile speakers bucked the bulls. Carol Todd, mother of British Columbia bullying casualty Amanda Todd, told the afternoon gathering that more family time and Internet education for parents are needed. “Family time is so important,” Todd said during her first Alberta visit as an anti-bullying advocate. “Kids are too hooked in to the digital world right now, as are adults. “The problem right now I see is that landlines are becoming obsolete in homes, and so when we say as parents, to kids, ‘I’m going to take your phone and turn it off,’ we don’t do the same thing. We have to role-model to our kids, before we can expect them to do the same thing.” Shutting off phones during family meals makes such gatherings more meaningful, she said. “It’s little things that will make a difference in a fastpaced world. Taking the time to have those dinners, going out for ice cream, going out for a walk and making the rule that you leave your phone at home, and everybody does that, it would just promote more discussion.” Todd has been talking

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Children listen to speakers at an anti-bullying youth rally Saturday at West Stettler Park. The theme was “Free To Be You and Me.” publicly about bullying since her 15-year-old daughter committed suicide last October in Port Coquitlam, B.C., after posting a poignant video about being cyber-bullied. Todd, a teacher for 30 years, said her role as an educator has helped her share Amanda’s story and push for societal and government changes. She believes that parents need to educate themselves about problematic socialmedia websites. “It’s up to us as parents to bring it up in conversation with (children) and to know what’s going on so that we can put more safety measures in our kids and teach them what to look for,” said Todd, whose 20-year-old son is a

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university student. “And if your child comes and says to you, ‘I did this and it’s on this site,’ you’ll have some background knowledge base on what exactly that site was about and what needs to be done. Instead of floundering around and going, ‘Well, there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with that site.’ “I see parents using excuses, ‘I don’t have enough time. I’m too busy.’ But are you really too busy, because this is parenting. It’s a different aspect of parenting now. Technology has just thrown in another responsibility for us as parents, and as teachers. Educators need to also be able to ramp up their knowledge, so that they can

talk about it in class.” While families used to be able to position computers in a central location to monitor Internet visits at home, most teenagers now use personal phones “as their computer,” Todd said. “I believe that telecommunications companies should also be involved with the (safeguarding) process, because they are actually the ones who sell the telephones and the data plans to each and every family member. They have access to all those families, so if they could become one of those stepping-stones to Internet safety and digitalmedia safety, it would just help the whole situation.” Continued on Page A2

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Carol Todd, mother of the late Amanda Todd, speaks during Saturday’s youth rally at West Stettler Park.

Stettler saddles up for stampede

RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Yee-haw! All is ready to go for the fifth annual Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede this weekend. Along with a load of action in the ring at the threeday rodeo, plenty of other activities are on tap. The 5 p.m. parade downtown kicks off Friday’s schedule, which includes a rib cookoff that night and a horsemounted shootout. Much more is in store throughout the Labour Day long weekend. “We’re looking for a big year, and it’s getting pretty exciting,” said Stacey Benjamin, the manager of Stettler Regional Board of Trade, which co-sponsors the stampede with the Stettler and District Agricultural Society. One scheduled event, though, has been scratched. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the stampede committee regrets to

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A bull-rider is bucked off Saturday at the Halkirk bull-a-rama. The cowboys compete in Stettler this weekend. inform the public of the cancellation of the freestyle motocross demonstrations on Friday and Monday,” said Benjamin, who chairs the entertainment committee. “We were looking forward to providing another exciting event to the stampede, but safety is

always our first priority. “We look forward to working with this group in the future.” For those still seeking the thrill of action, the antique tractor pull hits the track for its debut Saturday at noon, with plenty of drama and nostalgia featuring tractors

from 1960 and older. “We’re truly hoping for 30-plus tractors, and from the people who have contacted me, we’re twothirds of the way,” said Walter Haustein, the coordinator of the tractor pull. Competitors will weigh in at the P&H elevator

on Saturday morning to determine the weight class. “There’s quite an attraction to antique tractor pulls in Alberta, and we’re hoping to get 400 to 500 spectators,” Haustein said. Despite their age and limited technology, he said many antique tractors still

have the energy to pull. “Them old ones pull pretty good, because they’re heavy and it’s a skill to drive, to know what gear to use and how much throttle to use,” Haustein said. Several antique tractors will also be on display in the Agriplex during the day “and perhaps on Friday night,” he said. After the rodeo Saturday night, music will take to the stage as The Chevelles hit the spotlight at 9 o’clock. Town and County of Stettler council members will flip flapjacks for a pancake breakfast at the Agriplex from 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday. After a Cowboy Church service at 11 a.m., the rodeo returns at 5 p.m., followed by Funday Sunday with Klay the DJ at 7 p.m. Action at the stampede winds up Monday at 1 p.m. “A Year of Celebration” is the theme for this year’s festival to mark the fifth anniversary of the modernday stampede, 100 years of 4-H and the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Cowboys’ Association. Weekend passes are on sale for those people who plan to attend more than one day of the rodeo.

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‘It’s about treating people with respect’ Continued from front page From a spring meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper to speaking to small groups, as she did Saturday, Todd vows to carry on her daughter’s legacy. One of the teenagers impacted by Amanda Todd’s story addressed the Stettler gathering. Mackenzie Murphy, who turns 14 next month, said that she’s not only a bullying victim. “I’m a survivor,” said Murphy, an Airdrie resident who was on the verge of committing suicide last December “because I couldn’t pretend anymore” that relentless bullying didn’t hurt. “One voice is all it takes (to counter bullying). And that’s what we’re going to do. It does get better.” Her efforts pushed Airdrie city council to make plans for an anti-bullying bylaw that calls for offenders to be fined and attend counselling sessions. “Amanda Todd inspired my daughter,” said Murphy’s mother, Tara. “Parents need to wake up and realize that kids need us to be the voice sometimes.” The goal of such community rallies

is to educate youth and adults about bullying signs, and promote an inclusive society, Tara Murphy said. “It’s about treating people with respect.” Colourful T-shirts, from pink and lime green to black, dotted the park Saturday for a rally called “Free To Be You and Me.” Rally organizer Brandi Page said more people were expected Saturday evening for the entertainment segment. In his remarks Saturday afternoon, Drumheller-Stettler MLA Rick Strankman said he was a victim of “a form of bullying” a decade ago when he was jailed for protesting the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly. “It just seemed to be an unjust law,” he said. “Bill C-18 changed the federal legislation, giving farmers the right to grow their grain and buy it from and sell it to whoever they want. We were able to make a difference.” Strankman described bullying as “a societal problem,” and that while the turnout was small for Saturday’s rally, “it’s very important for each and every one of us to recognize that this occurs.”

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Mackenzie Murphy, 13, of Airdrie shares her bullying story Saturday in Stettler.

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Symbolic “Stay Strong” T-shirts were in vogue Saturday during the anti-bullying rally at West Stettler Park. Bullying “survivor” Mackenzie Murphy, 13, is flanked by friends Taya Nelson, 15, and Skyler Page, 16.

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Flood response reflects power of ‘human spirit’ RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Municipal Affairs Minister Doug Griffiths was not only in the frontlines during the southern Alberta flooding. He was also personally impacted. “If I learned anything from this experience, (it’s that) nothing is tougher than the human spirit and sense of community,” Griffiths said Saturday during a Bashaw fundraiser for the High River flood victims. “Ultimately, you can’t be prepared for every emergency.” The Bashaw community raised more than $1,000 at a community benefit concert and picnic. “We raised about $1,200,” said organizer Jackie Northey. “We had some great volunteers and wonderful entertainment, which showcased our community talents and generosity, and we are very grateful for those that attended.” Griffiths, the MLA for Battle River-Wainwright, and his family were guests at the event at Bashaw Agricultural Grounds. A family from High River was touched by the support from central Albertans. “People around Alberta are so

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nice to us,” said Elaine Mason, a resident and former town councillor in High River who has a summer residence at Pelican Point on Buffalo Lake. “It’s great that other communities do this. We are awed and so thankful how people have given us support.” She attended the Bashaw event with her son, Brad, and grandchildren, Levi, Abigail and Baxter. As songs expressed the message of hope, love and caring for one another, the local MLA was touched. “When they sang Alleluia, it brought tears to my eyes,” Griffiths said. “This has been an emotional roller-coaster. “One minute, I’m pumped up, and the next minute, I see someone is in tears because they’ve lost everything and it brings tears to my eyes.” Griffiths said he’s more than willing to further help High River and Mayor Emile Blokland, a former Stettler councillor and businessman. “Mayor Blokland and council and the provincial government have done a wonderful job,” Mason said. “The community overall has been positive and working well together.” With roots in the 115-year-old community, her home was flooded up the ceiling in the basement, while one of her sons lost his business.

Just three per cent of High River, with a population of 13,000, wasn’t directly impacted by the flood damage, Mason said. Big Valley fundraiser Thursday More help is on the way for flood victims in southern Alberta. A benefit barbecue and pie auction is set for this Thursday in Big Valley. The Wildrose Drumheller-Stettler Constituency Association hosts the event at Big Valley Jubilee Hall. MLA Rick Strankman and association members invite residents to the gathering, featuring a spit-roasted pig barbecue, beginning with cockMain and Street, Stettler tails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30. Together with a homemade pie auction, proceeds will go to Southern Alberta Flood Relief. Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith was among the thousands of High River residents affected by the flooding in late June. MLA Strankman helped to address flooding issues in Drumheller, the southern-most part of his riding. Tickets for the fundraiser are $100 a plate and include a $75 tax credit. For tickets, phone Gina Bossert at 403-5130 or 403-740-3183, or Gary Wilyman at 403-742-4405 or 403740-6370.

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Premier due to visit Stettler on Friday Rural Development Minister Verlyn Olson, and International and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Cal Dennis. “When we go out there, we meet with all municipal councils and leaders and have a face-to-face conversation — that’s what makes it so special,” Klimchuk said. “These tours are very important as we speak with Albertans and see what’s on their minds.” The group plans to trek to Big Valley to meet with officials of the Canadian Badlands tourism organization at 2:45 p.m., and also visit a local bison farm before going to Rosebud and Drumheller.

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The government says the visit is part of the Building Alberta Cabinet Tour, “where cabinet members reach out to Albertans to discuss issues and to support the local tourism economy.” The culture minister thanked communities who have supported southern Albertans struck by flooding this past spring. “I look at all the outpouring of support and I just want to say thank you to all the volunteers in the Stettler area,” Klimchuk said. Premier Redford last appeared in the riding during the 2012 election campaign, for the opening of the Drumheller PC campaign office.

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Agriculture will be in ‘good hands’ Some of us yearning for retirement wonder who will be taking over the reins of leadership of ag organizations, ag academia, the government ag bureaucracy and the industry in general. Last week at a conference in Calgary, all doubts were put to rest at an outstanding display of youthful exuberance, enthusiasm and commitment to agriculture on a global scale. The conference entitled “Feeding a Hungry World — Youth Ag Summit” was sponsored by Bayer CropScience and was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of 4-H in Canada and the 150th anniversary of the global Bayer company. It’s been years in the planning and resulted in 118 youth delegates, along with mentors, and company reps from 26 countries arriving in Calgary for the weeklong event. The delegates attended seminars, workshops, went on tours and listened to presentations by prominent ag and food industry speakers. The thrust of the event was for delegates to come up with concepts that might in some way alleviate world hunger. That would be a tall order for anyone, considering its a problem that has menaced humanity since the beginning of time. However, the young delegates were up to the task and in one daylong session came up with eight concepts that might not solve the problem completely, but would make life a lot better for at-risk groups. One involved direct action in helping hungry women in third-world countries, being they comprise 60 per cent of hungry people in the world. The health of those hungry women in turn affects the health of their children. Some other concepts were more indirect, involving advocacy and networking to set up

ways and means to take direct action through either existing agencies or motivating oblivious governments. Old cynical attitudes (yes, guilty) would dismiss many of the ideas as unrealistic, considering the political, economic, cultural and religious hurdles that play such a large part in perpetuating hunger around the world. It’s no secret that modern commercial agriculture can provide enough food for the entire world population. This is especially true if modern agronomic practices, including GM crops, were used in areas of the world that need them the most like Africa and Asia. The biggest hurdle is always despotic and corrupt governments, and nowadays duplicitous environmental groups who try to thwart the use of modern crop production methods in developing countries. The delegates, some of whom were from developing countries, were aware of the confounding realities that would frustrate the implementation of their ideas. What is promising is that a conference like this would seem to open possibilities that, yes, might be achievable, if only some effort were made to start the process — however

small. What the ideas did do is plant some seeds in these young minds that might grow whilst they advance into leadership roles in their various countries. If that is all this conference achieved, then it would be a roaring success, and the event should be carried out regularly to reinforce the concepts and to encourage progress. Another real benefit of the conference is the networking connections that are built up. Unlike the past, where further connecting was sporadic, today with social media, these young delegates will create blogs, websites and a host of other real-time connections that will keep the conversation alive. As these young folks grow into careers in the ag industry, academia and government bureaucracies, social-media networking will be a constant way to track the progress of some of the original concepts. It’s also a clear avenue for those in western countries to support the efforts of those in developing countries, as both parties rise to positions of influence in their respective countries. The concern is that this conference was done to celebrate specific events and will never happen again. The reality is that these exercises are very costly and require extensive logistical support. That makes it all the more important for other global agriculture related companies to get involved and formally support this type of event every few years. To their insightful credit, Bayer CropScience got the ball rolling. Now the others need to step up to the plate and join in. This type of youthful excitement over critical food issues needs to be nurtured now — it will payoff down the road for the entire human race.

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Dear Editor: This past weekend, I was pleased to hear about the anti-bullying rally in Stettler. Bullying is an issue that needs to be addressed and that is why I write this letter. I feel the need to bring attention to the fact that bullying is not happening just in the schoolyard. Unfortunately, some of these bullies are growing up and continuing in the workplace. I recently had to leave my job due to the constant harassment I was getting from a fellow employee. I was yelled at, humiliated and criticized on a daily basis — whether it was my clothing, perfume, or candy dish that I had on my desk for customers. I feel that there was no reason for this cruel treatment I had received and someone with authority should have made it stop. I was a very good and loyal employee, which was proven by the fact that in my almost two years of

being employed with this company, I had received two pay raises in recognition of my work. I was well-liked by customers, as well as the other staff members. I strived to do my best at this job. However, with the constant harassment, I was eventually forced to quite my job that I truly loved. This one bully has cost me my livelihood and my self-esteem. I have children to support and bills to pay, but yet I am struggling to get by due to bullying. This should not happen, and as adults, we are supposed to be able to act with maturity. I hope that with rallies and awareness, bullying will stop. It did not stop in time for me. I just hope that the person in my position at work will not receive the same horrible treatment I did. Launa Doucette, Stettler

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Premier’s visit to Drumheller ﬂooded with ironic overtones What’s in a name? The premier’s “Building Alberta” tour is making a stop in Drumheller later this week, which I found somewhat ironic under the circumstances. The irony is clear if you consider that the Alberta government has virtually destroyed the real-estate market in Drumheller. Property owners are unable to have an appraisal done on their properties. Without the ability to get an appraisal, you are unable to get a mortgage, which makes most property currently designated “floodway” unsellable. Unanswered letters that were sent from my office to the Municipal Affairs Minister’s office have sent me a message. With not so much as an acknowledgment having been sent to my office, it’s very clear they are unwilling to work with your MLA. The town remains in “property” limbo, while the bureaucrats decide the financial fate of a great number of residents’ properties. The mayor and council of Drumheller are looking down the barrel of that same issue, wondering what effect this will have on tax assessments if half the homes in the town are devalued. The Minister of Municipal Affairs wrote a book called “13 Ways to Kill Your Community.” Have they found the 14th way? Is this going to be the subject of his sequel book? Perhaps the title to his follow-up effort could be called “How to Ruin a Community with a Simple Assessment?” The problem started with the assessors using 2007 data that does not reflect the reality of the work done by the town. By simply changing the status from “Floodway” to “Under Review,” a lot of anxiety and anger could have been and could be avoided. For some reason, they refuse to listen. Constituents have been contacting my office looking for answers, I have been seeking those answers, and the Alberta government has not been interested in giving me those answers. They keep telling us they are interested in having conversations with Albertans. Try as I might, I cannot figure out which Albertans they want to have a

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Stettler Rec Centre braces for a facelift R ICHARD FROESE Independent reporter

After months of planning, major renovations of just more than $1.8 million are set to start at the Stettler Recreation Centre next week and continue into the winter. “We plan to start demolition after the Labour Day weekend,” said Lee Penner, the town’s director of parks and leisure services, who last week discussed the final plans with council and architect John Hull. Project contractor Shunda is set to begin to demolish the front main entrance and renovate the library upstairs. “We’ll probably start the seniors’ centre upstairs at the same time,” RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter Hull said. With the work to reCrews excavate last week to create about 35 more parking spaces at the Stettler Recreation Centre, design the main entrance where a major renovation project is scheduled to begin next week and continue through the fall and winter. with sliding doors, users will be requested to use the south entrance. Work on the library is expected to take about Senior’s Day, Every Day! All customers 60 + SAVE 10% on most regular priced merchandise. See store for details. two months, while the Mon Sun Tues Wed Fri Sat Thurs seniors’ centre in the conference room is set to SAVE DOUBLE 2 6 4PAPERMATE 5 3 & WIN be ready for Christmas. E STAMP COUPON WITH TH ARTHRITIS LABOUR PHARMASAVE An additional 35 CANADIANA PREVENTION BOOK BRAND DAY parking spaces on the PENCILS Speak to Lloyd STARTS 2 (10) PACKS south side of the site are about Calcium TODAY expected to be complet$1.00 Supplements ed in three weeks. 9 13 8 12 11 10 Hull met with counPHARMASAVE MANAGE FEATURE cil after Coun. Leona HEALTHY YANKEE BOGO MEDICATIONS PHARMASAVE Thorogood requested at CANDLES HARVEST pharmasave.com SEPT 1 - 30 ASA 120 WITH an earlier meeting that Stop in and see for a chance to BOGO TABS SEE COUPON CONVENIENT Sherry about the contractor calculate WIN BUSTER PACKS Crabtree & Evelyn!! BELOW $5.99 costs of “elaborate aesthetic features,” such as DOUBLE 16 17 18 20 15 19 21 a vaulted ceiling in the STAMP PHARMASAVE KINETTES KINETTES COLD SORE BANGLE library, so council could WELLQUEST AROMA THERAPY IODE IODE WATCH SPRING WATER Come in and speak to RUMMAGE RUMMAGE 1L Lloyd about cold sore BOGO WEEK remedy relief SALE SALE $.69

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Board to study gym at Erskine School R ICHARD FROESE Independent reporter With some concern about “falling flakes” from the gymnasium ceiling at Erskine School, Clearview School Division plans to further research the issue. At its meeting Monday, trustees instructed the Clearview administration to examine the falling fragments, though they aren’t immediately considered a health risk. “The materials do not, based on data available, pose a general health risk to students, staff or our community,” superintendent John Bailey said in a report to the board. With pictures, he showed that the design of the ceiling provides a barrier between the insulation and the gym, but openings in the wood slats and wire mesh still allow materials to fall down into the gym area. When associate superintendent Peter Neale and maintenance director Russ McKay inspected the building, school staff, including principal

Deb Spiller, weren’t concerned with the problem, Neale said. “The custodian did not note any concerns and the principal didn’t say it was a concern, but she did acknowledge that it was a bit of a nuisance.” He said administration plans to present options at the board’s next meeting in mid-September. The issue was raised one week earlier when trustee Yvette Cassidy expressed concern when she was at the school during a “community consultation meeting” in the spring and suspected the issue was a health risk. Fuelling in Bashaw A concern about Clearview buses fuelling in Bashaw has turned into “a non-issue,” the board reported. After trustees questioned a case of buses fuelling in Bashaw, during the previous board meeting, the associate superintendent explained the driver for Donalda fuelled up in Bashaw during special circumstances in that community three times last February.

“We don’t expect this to happen again,” said Neale, who had discussed the issue with the driver and the transportation manager. While the board is considering a fuel stop in Donalda, that could be located in the village’s public works yard. Board chairman Ken Checkel said Mayor Bruce Gartside supports the concept, though the two Donalda councillors oppose it. Instead, superintendent Bailey said he spoke with the County of Stettler administrator Tim Fox, who said the county would support such a stop at the Donalda fire hall. Board supports road improvement Trustees approved a staff recommendation to support a road-improvement tax proposed by the Town of Stettler to pave 50 Avenue in the northeast part of town, where Clearview has its bus yard. It’s projected to cost the school division $26,858.48, which will be paid for from the 2013-14 budget.

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Liz McGee (left), Mary Zazelenchuk and Crystal Friars pack books Tuesday as the Stettler Public Library makes plans to move downtown next month.

Library books new address With renovations to begin soon at the Stettler Recreation Centre, Stettler Public Library plans to relocate to downtown for the next three months. “We will be packing over the next two weeks, and by Sept. 12 or 13, we expect to be in our new temporary location,” library manager Mary Zazelenchuk said. That’s when “a smallscale library” is slated to open at its new home at 4917 — 50 Street in the Maxwell Realty building.

Clearview banks on ‘Leader In Me’ Clearview School Division trustees have expressed optimism about a Leader in Me program launched for Stettler elementary and middle schools for this coming school year. At its meeting Monday afternoon, trustees heard a brief overview on the program from Sharon Fischer, the principal of both schools. “It’s a very innovative and great program and teaches students to be responsible, and it gives them more ownership,” trustee Yvette Cassidy said. “I heard about it at a school council meeting and I was really

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As the library staff packs and moves, the manager welcomes volunteers to help from Sept. 5 to 10. “We will have movers for a day or two to move the heavier equipment,” Zazelenchuk said. At the next location, the library will still provide essential services, with a small collection of resources and programs and “a few computers,” she said. “We ask for users’ patience during this time, but we look forward to the new

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

ENDIANG ENTERPRISE By Les and Rosemary Stulberg Fraser Shaw of Alberta Culture paid a visit to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church last week. The church is a municipal heritage site. He was impressed with the church and made favourable comments on the excellent maintenance of the building. Shaw offered tips on future maintenance and on grant deadlines. When Kelly and Bobbi Buchwitz attended the Flood-Aid Concert in Calgary, Bobbi had the opportunity to meet and have her picture taken with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. It was an unforgettable experience.

Another balloon has been reported found from the Great Endiang Balloon Race in July. Balloon No. 31 released by Val Schultz was located at Kyle, Sask. It was a busy weekend with local folks headed a variety of directions for activities. Some attended the Hanna slo-pitch tournament. Congratulations to the Gallagher team on winning the tournament. Dusty Wasdal also played on the team. Folks took in the Halkirk Bull-a-rama on Saturday. The Schellenbergs of Endiang were suppliers of the bucking bulls. A few from the district were to Big Valley

on Saturday evening for the grand re-opening celebration of the Big Valley Hotel. Endiang’s Marty & Company supplied some of the entertainment. Included in the group are Marty Brooker, Terri Simpson, Mary Braun and Peggy Sacuta. Mike Keith accompanied her niece Shelly Gross of Hanna to Red Deer on the weekend for the wedding of Brittany Allen, daughter of the late Rocky Allen. Jim and Maureen Wasdal celebrated their 38th anniversary on the weekend camping at Buffalo Lake with Chuck and Colleen Houston and Lyle and Wendy Bignell and family.

Ken and Eleanor Schultz participated in the Alberta Wildrose Explorers RV Club’s camping weekend at Torrington. It’s the ninth year at Torrington for the club. They reported a good time camping with other RV enthusiasts and enjoyed activities and meals. Get-well wishes go out to Don Wilkie, who underwent hip replacement surgery in Medicine Hat. We hope your recovery is a speedy one, Don. Even though we had a late spring, the hot, dry weather seems to have caught the crops up and harvest is on par with other years, as farmers have begun their harvest operations.

HALKIRK HERALD By Dorothy Anderson and Rose Koenraadt The Halkirk Elks bull-a-rama was held Saturday, with the Ladies of the Heartland bringing the flags into the arena, bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull-riding, mini chucks, dancing and fireworks. It was again a well-attended event, with music by Mark Lorenz and his band. We send special birthday greetings out to George Rowland Sr., who celebrated his 90th birthday on Tuesday with a party at the Heart Haven lodge. Amber and Shane Neilson visited with

their great-uncle Dick and Joan Neilson while on holidays in B.C. Mike Neilson is in town visiting with family. The Ashbacher family have been busy this month. On the August long weekend, Darrel’s mother’s side, the Delbert Hoffmans, had a reunion at the rodeo grounds. Seventy-five-plus family from Prince George to Saskatoon, and many places in Alberta, enjoyed a pot-luck supper on Saturday evening and a pancake breakfast on Sunday. The children had a fun time in the sandpit, especially when some coins were found. Much visiting took place and everyone had a great time.

Aug. 10 found the Ashbachers family in Cranbrook, B.C., at the wedding of nephew Ryan Ashbacher and Kasia Holt. The happy couple will make their home in Calgary. The Priddis-Millarville fair celebrated its 106th year on Aug. 17 and the Ashbachers took their sheep to show. They received the grand champion ram, grand champion ewe and champion flock. Pat Lyster and Laurie Nelson won champion pen of two market lambs and champion market lamb, plus many ribbons in photography, home baking and chickens. A very good day for all. Alec and Deanna Montbriand from Fort

Qu’Appelle, Sask., accompanied Kent and Evelyn Johnson on their annual trip. Anne Neilson and Rose High were among the 26 Neilson, Walker and Fowler cousins who met at the Club Cafe in Stettler. The cousins try to make it an annual event. A bridal shower to honour Tessa Mabbott, bride-elect of Stefan Kaiser, will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the community hall. COMING UP: Sept. 2 — Labour Day; Sept. 3 — first day back to school; Sept. 5 — first hall board bingo of the season at 7:30; come and bring a friend; Sept. 10 — Elks regular meeting.

GADSBY/WESTWOODS By Paulette Heer The 83rd annual Decoration Day memorial service attracted about 165 people Sunday. There were a few emotional moments throughout the service with the Canadian Army veterans riding in on their motorcycles; a minute to remember Jack Chapman; and acknowledgement of the Merchant Marines, which included the late Paul Berg. The Clarke family took us back in time with a medley of old war songs and a beautiful rendition of Danny Boy. Legion members from Stettler, Big Valley, Castor, Camrose and Mirror took

part in the service. Guest speakers John and Susan Mitchell, Jayden Hope Whiteside and Tatjana Holman read poems and essays from past and present winners of Nov. 11 contests. Barb Carey spoke on behalf of the Omega Circle; Susan Mitchell on behalf of the Stettler Legion; MC Rosalind LaRose; invocation by Verna Rock. Last Post and Revelle led by Marvyn Harris; veterans’ service led by Lee Holman, followed by the wreath-laying. Everyone enjoyed coffee and donuts. The Omega is busy selling its annual raffle tickets for the upcoming bazaar. Anyone who would like to help the Omega by selling a

book of tickets, please contact Linda Volker at 403 742 8077. Omega appreciates any help. On Saturday, the Gadsby Community Hall was host to Alex and Edna Taggart’s 50th anniversary, with more than 60 well-wishers. Daughter Lisa and son Marty welcomed everyone and presented their parents with certificates from the government. A delicious pot -luck luncheon and cake-cutting followed. Saturday was a busy day for Bill and Joyce Hansel, who joined son Larry and Erika Hansel at Johnson Beach, where the whole family camped. Then back home and out to Halkirk that evening for the fireworks, which lasted almost 20 minutes.

Sunday brunch at the Gadsby Church, Heritage Place, saw about 70 people who enjoyed pancakes, sausages, eggs muffins, fruit — and visiting. Sunday supper guests at Percy and Paulette Heer’s place were Percy’s cousin Alan and Vi Coultis of Camrose, Jeanne Beisel and daughterin-law Caroline (Robert and Brandon) from Redcliff; Doug and Shirley McKay; Barry and Lorna Brown Jewel Heer (Hannah and Bailey) and Inez (Skaley) and Doug Baldwin of Red Deer, who have been in the area visiting many friends. Get-well wishes to DeLores Duris, who’s recovering from a broken ankle. And best wishes to Bill Boyd, who’s residing at Heritage Home (Auxilary) in Stettler.

BIG VALLEY BULLETIN By Linda Stillinger As September brings an end to summer holidays and the start of the new school term, the Friends of the Big Valley Library are very pleased to announce the launch of a fresh assortment of activities and events at the Big Valley Municipal Library. Beginning in September, the Ladies Book Club will resume meeting on the last Friday of each month. The first book for your reading pleasure is “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese, a sweeping, emotionally riveting family saga of Africa and America, doctors and patients, exile and home. Copies are now available for pick up at the

library and the Book Club will be meeting to discuss it on Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. in the library. Hope to see you there! Elementary school children are invited to join the Kids Club, which will be meeting on early Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Come on out and have some fun playing games or making crafts. Parents of younger children are encouraged to keep an eye out for our new pre-school programming, while junior high and high school students should check out the teen gaming and movie nights beginning this fall. Ladies, why not come out and inspire your mind and creativity at the new “Ladies’ Time Out.” Try out some fun art and craft activities in the

company of other creative individuals. Also scheduled for some time in October will be the Big Valley Municipal Library grand re-opening party to celebrate the completion of the library renovations and the beginning of all the new and exciting activities planned for the coming year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Friends of the Big Valley Library for sponsoring these exciting new events. Precise times and dates for all programming activities will be posted next week throughout the village. For more information on the events, contact the Big Valley Library at 403-876-2642. September birthday wishes go out to: Vivian Hulley – 1, Tom Sinclair – 2, Arline

Grover – 3, Shane Nyuli – 3, Karen Hingst – 4, Jade Chapman – 10, John Palmer – 11, Andy Connor – 13, Trevor Kirtley – 14, Bronson Annable – 15, Stetson Daychief – 15, Larry Annable – 15, Zach Gordon – 15, Andy Clarke – 17, Keith Campbell – 19, Joan Robinson – 19, Jessie Armstrong – 20, Darcy Greig – 23, Bennett Anderson – 26, Sandi Davie – 27, Brooke Skocdople – 29, and Tommasina Loria – 30. Happy anniversary to Dale & Marilee Colp – 1, Dave & Mandi Lucki – 9, Lorne & Devony Fraser – 16, Larry & Val Erickson – 19, Francisco & Barb Laisnez – 20, Keith & Sheryl Van Haga – 23, Devon & Gail Boulding – 26, and Chanse & Loralee Stefanik.

BOTHA BOOSTER By Louise Bellair The Botha Meeting Club resumes its monthly meeting on Sept. 9. So all seniors and members are invited to the 11:30 a.m. meeting at the Botha Senior Centre. The meeting starts with a pot-luck lunch. Everyone is encouraged to bring something to share at the luncheon. The meetings are usually on the first Monday of each month, but not next week because Labour Day falls on Sept. 2. It’s the last long weekend of the summer, so make sure you get out and enjoy yourselves around a campfire, doing water activities, and enjoying the great fresh outdoors.

I’ve even noticed some geese flocking together already, and some of the leaves changing colour, so before we know it, we will be having snow and cold weather again. Three days after the long weekend, the school year begins Sept. 5 at 9 a.m. Hopefully, staff and students are ready for the big day, and excited about another school year. Bingo happens Sept. 3 at 7:15 p.m. These games are scheduled for every second Tuesday, starting at 7:15 p.m., at the Botha Senior Centre. Everyone is welcome to join in ... bring your lucky charm with you. Come out the evening of Sept. 13 to the Botha Hall. That’s the evening the Old Time

Dance Club kicks off another year. Pull out your dancing shoes that have been put away for the summer and put them on that evening to dance to the enjoyable music from the Badlanders Band. They are a fantastic group. All are asked to bring with them buns/sandwiches or pastries to share at the luncheon. The dances are held on the second Friday of each month, and the last Sunday of each month, so add those dates to your agenda. Local elections are coming up quickly. Nominations will be in September, so anyone interested is asked to pick up their nomination packages early next month. There will be a village committee meeting

in early September, so if you have anything you would like to discuss, let the village office know and it can be added to the agenda. Quilting starts up again the last Monday of September, after the group’s summer break. If you would like to become part of this group, or know someone that’s interested in the craft, please talk to one of the quilters. Quilting is usually the first and last Monday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Botha Senior Centre. Even if you don’t know anything about this craft, but are interested in trying quilting, the members would like to teach you what they know about this skill. They put out some beautiful pieces of work.

ERSKINE ENQUIRER By Cheri Neitz Erskine’s annual Floats and Flicks Night, set for Sept. 7, is in full gear, getting ready for the fall parade, drive-in movies and a whole host of other activities. A few years back, Erskine decided to combine the drive-in movie night with the Erskine Days parade and make them an annual event. The switch has proven to be a hit, as all family members join in on the fun. The evening starts out with a parade and

lineup is at 5 o’clock at the school. Kids are encouraged to decorate their bikes and join the parade. Community members, county councillors and Erskine and Stettler businesses are also invited to join the parade, which begins at 5:30 and meanders along the usual route through Erskine. When the parade is done, the Erskine EFree Church hosts its annual “Good Neighbour Barbecue” in front of the church. Free burgers are on the grill. Activities for the kids

will coincide with the barbecue. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. for the drive-in movie at the east end of the school. It’s a double feature. The movies this year are Monster’s University, followed by Identity Thief. The Rec Board is always looking for help making the event successful, as well as folks who are willing to sit on the board. Please contact Mark at 403 742-5191 The UCW hosts a garage sale on Sept. 7, coinciding with the Floats and Flicks night. The garage sale will run from 4 to 7 p.m. and

DONALDA DIARY By Darlene Tantrum The Donalda Cemetery Club will hold two fall work bees at the cemetery, as there is a lot of work to be done. The club asks for family members to come out and help. The work bees are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you can offer an hour or two, that would be very helpful in the cemetery cleanup. The library summer program held a windup picnic on Thursday with 17 kids out to enjoy the fun in the park, with games and hotdogs. On Tuesday, the kids toured the museum in the morning, and then the creamery and railway station in the afternoon. It was a great day for all — the kids had many questions to be answered and showed a lot of interest in

the history of their ancestors. Family and friends gather on Saturday to wish John and Judy Swaren 50th anniversary wishes. Congratulations! If you are looking for any Donalda School reunion T-shirts or pins, they’re available at the museum. Also, Donalda Centennial memorabilia is available at the museum. Call 403-883-2100 if you are interested. Birthday greetings go out to Jim Awe, Kelan Carroll, Ken Ewald, Trudy Bailey, Jennifer Reyes, Chad Montgomery, Cheryl Charles, Joseph Broemeling, Claus Mueller, Loverna Dahl, Sheldon Donald, Joshua Martz, Sheryl VanHaga, Amber Standage, Janine Dalueg, Janet Bergstrom, Jared Berry, Trena Helfer-Thomas and anyone else celebrating a birthday this week. Happy Birthday!

tables can be reserved for a nominal fee. If you’re looking to help with the garage sale, and have some items to sell, contact Amy at 403 742-1145. Otherwise, come out and see what can be purchased for a great price. Clearview School Division, along with its schools, are ready for the 2013-14 year. Students start school next Tuesday, Sept. 3. Erskine School also provides a pre-kindergarten program, so anyone interested in registering children for kindergarten or playschool is asked to call the school at 403 742-5220.

RUMSEY RECORD By Patty Steen The Rumsey news for this week is short and sweet. The Rumsey garden show is ready to go for Wednesday of this week. Don’t forget to attend the show supper, because it’s always delicious. The Rumsey hall hosted another wedding last weekend as Mitch Curry joined in holy matrimony with Karri Schartner. They will be residing over by Michichi. Many happy wishes from this committee. Helen Steen wanted everyone to know that

the Rumsey Drop-in Centre will be starting up again on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 2 p.m. The gatherings are a fun afternoon once a week for the seniors of the community. The Rumsey Ag Society members are busy again this week because they’re working at the Red Deer Casino on Tuesday and Wednesday. It will soon be time to send those kids back to school and as they whine and complain about how fast their summer went, the parents will be celebrating the return of routine. Enjoy your long weekend coming up and I hope to share the garden show results with you next week.

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Outhouse is in plans for West Stettler Park RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter For much-needed relief at West Stettler Park, a toilet facility is set to soon be in place, while the town’s path network continues to grow. At its regular meeting last week, Town of Stettler council approved a staff recommendation to award the contract to Surface Flow Controls of Edmonton, with a bid of $15,400, the lower of two bids. “I think it’s long overdue and lots of people have told me that it’s n e e d e d i n t h i s p a r k ,” Coun. Al Campbell said of an outhouse. I t wo u l d a c c o m m o date users of the park, who currently have to use the washroom by the spray park or at the Lions Campground — if the facilities are open, said the town’s assistant chief administrative officer, Greg Switenky. “It’s more for emergency purposes.” Design and appearance

of the proposed building is familiar to travellers. “These toilet facilities are typically located on highway pullouts throughout Alberta and British Columbia,” said a report from Gerry Little of the town’s parks and leisure services department. While the project was budgeted at $13,500, the town received another bid of $19,015.39. “The overall cost of this project is higher than the estimated capital costs due to the unexpected Alberta Health Services requirements of adding a frost-penetrating vault,” Little said. He recommended the building be located on the west side of the park. “This location is close to the parking lot and bandstand, but yet far enough away to dispense any odours away from park users.” The cost to operate the outhouse would be about $50 a month, the sewer disposal fee, and another estimated $550 a year for chemical treatments and pump-outs.

Shop addition Budgeted for $600,000, council awarded a tender for an addition to the public works shop to Hoopfer Construction of Stettler for $653,000, the lowest of six tenders, and directed administration to

consult the contractor and mechanic to reduce costs. The design that was tendered includes installing a new wall to separate existing offices from the shop, a complete renovation to existing offices, a meeting room and wash-

room, and an addition to the mechanics bay. However, the overall cost of the project could be reduced by $15,000 to $20,000, said Melissa Robbins, director of operational services. “I spoke with the con-

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More upgrades to Stettler’s path network are on course. At its regular meeting last week, Town of Stettler council approved a staff recommendation to further upgrade pathways with asphalt at an overall cost of $100,000 as part of the annual budget of $100,000. “The plans for this year’s construction include continuation of the pathway form the health unit, removing the deteriorating sidewalk on the hospital grounds, placing a new asphalt pathway in its location and continuation of the pathway to the intersection at Highway 12 and 56, estimated at $60,000.” said Melissa Robbins, the town’s director of operational services. Council also supported staff ’s second option for upgrades at West Stettler Park, with new overlay estimated at $40,000, rather than construct a bridge crossing under the railway track south of Sobeys. “Clearly, this area at West Stettler Park is wellused and the pathways n e e d s o m e a t t e n t i o n ,” Coun. Malcolm Fischer said with the support of council. “The other option doesn’t connect anywhere a n d t h i s d o e s ,” a d d e d Mayor Dick Richards. Current pathways on the east half of the park are in need of an overlay and repair. “Work would continue from the north pathway that was paved last year up to the bridge by the spray park,” Robbins said. “This does not include the section of pathway on the south side of the fish ponds.” At the same time, heaves in the pathways caused by tree roots will be eliminated, said Lee Penner, the director of parks and leisure services. Under the first option estimated at $40,000, staff planned to install a pedestrian crossing under the railway tracks to allow pedestrians to get from the Sobeys parking lot to reach gravel path at Cold Lake. Robbins noted that section of pathway would likely be used only as a seasonal path, as the tractor does not fit under the structure, though those paths would have to be constructed later. — Richard Froese

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Stettler camp primes minor players Another full house for third annual East Central Hockey School JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor Minor hockey players from Stettler and elsewhere got the jump on the season last week at the third annual East Central Hockey School in Stettler. The weeklong school is timed closely enough to September tryouts that it doubles as not only instructional, but also a training camp of sorts. “For a lot of kids, they’re only two weeks away from tryouts, so it’s a good way to get your feet back in the skates and get the body mentally prepared for what’s ahead,” said camp director Jason Hegberg, also the president of the Stettler Minor Hockey Association. East Central continues to operate at its capacity, with 140 players aged six to 14 signed up since late winter for the Stettler school. “We usually put our brochures and posters out sometime after Christmas, early January, and then start taking registrations Feb. 1, and this year we were full at the end of April,” Hegberg said. “People start planning holidays early. We’ve been fortunate to have a full camp every year. We had great comments about it this year again. We’re starting to see people coming from further distances — maybe kids that have moved a long ways away, but are coming for back for this school. It’s nice to see kids coming from out of town, and a lot of local kids, too.” Stettler minor hockey kids accounted for about half of the entries. “There’s a lot of kids from Castor and Coronation, and six or seven from Drumheller this year,” Hegberg said from the Stettler Recreation Centre stands. “That seems to keep building in that area — we started off with a couple (from Drumheller). “And some people who moved to Grande Prairie came back (to Stettler) and brought a couple more (players). We also have some Calgary kids and some Airdrie kids.” Hegberg and his brother, Rob, along with their friend Luc Theoret, are former Western Hockey League players teaching at the Hegbergs’ hometown school. Jason Hegberg said East Central has been popular from the get-go in 2011. “The first year, we had 130 players,” he said. “We had a waiting list, too. We just decided to go with a few more kids (this year). But we always have (a full staff). Most of the time, we have 10 or 11 instructors on the ice. It’s OK to have a bigger group (of players) when you have that many instructors.” East Central had a strong complement of younger kids, while the oldest age bracket had the fewest players.

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East Central Hockey School ran its third annual camp last week at the Stettler Recreation Centre. The 140 campers included (front row, from left) Rhett Shingoose, 12, Garrett Risler, 6, Carver Shingoose, 6, and Chance Morbeck, 8. Among the instructors (back row, from left) were Luc Theoret, Rob Hegberg and Jason Hegberg, the camp director. “We have very few 14-year-olds, minimal 13s, and then you start getting more 12s and 11s,” Hegberg said. “In previous years, not this camp, but with other hockey schools, we did what we called a Prep Camp, for 15- to 20-year-olds trying to get ready for their junior camps or whatever. But we found that the timing wasn’t good, because most of those kids are already at their camps or going to their camps. But it’s fine — we’re OK with that.” Hegberg is going into his second year of a two-year term as Stettler’s minor hockey president. He also coached the peewee A team to a provincial championship last winter. Three teams from Stettler earned provincial minor hockey titles last season. “There’s some real good kids — a lot of good hockey teams and good players

out of this town,” Hegberg said. “We had success last year, and hopefully we can put some more banners up.” CHECK IT OUT: Hockey Alberta has taken checking out of peewee hockey, but it’s still part of the curriculum at the East Central school. “We call it a checking clinic,” Hegberg said. “We didn’t change a thing, even though the rules have changed in the game, because there’s many, many different components to how you can check in a game. And everyone always just kind of puts bodychecking in that category. It’s only a small part of it, and they’ve taken that out of the peewee level.” Although reaction to prohibiting checking until bantam initially sparked debate across the province, Hockey Alberta’s decision is in concert with most provincial associations across Canada.

“I was kind of on the fence and I didn’t really know what to think of it, when it first came out as a new rule,” Hegberg said. “But I’m all for it right now, just for the fact that I know that we can teach these kids how to angle. To me, that’s the most important thing about checking, anyway. If you can’t angle, using the proper positioning and putting your body and your stick in the right places, you’ll never be able to bodycheck anybody, anyway. “I think it’s going to be good for these kids. It’s going to be an adjustment period for the kids that played peewee last year and were able to hit, and now they’re in second-year peewee and they can’t hit. So it’ll be a bit of an adjustment, but they’re old enough and smart enough to know what the rules are. It’s up to the coaches to be able to teach them the proper way to angle … That’s a big part of the game.”

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Last week in the council chambers, Stettler Mayor Dick Richards congratulates Reece Kranzler and the rest of the Stettler Sliders for winning the provincial mosquito A Tier 3 baseball championship last month. In the right photo are: (front row, from left) Jackson Muhlbach, David Butterwick, Ranier Salmon, Shay Anderson, Corben Bredy, Reece Kranzler, Chance Morbeck and Kody Dennis; and (back row, from left) assistant coaches Jamie Muhlbach and Troy Anderson, Mayor Richards and head coach Brent Kranzler. Missing from the photo are Zach Duncan, Ty Dowling, Liam McQuay and assistant coach Glen Morbeck.

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POOLEY Charles Harvey Pooley passed away August 20, 2013, just after his 90th birthday, at the Stettler Health Care Centre. He was the last living child of Charles and Maud Pooley. Harvey was born May 29, 1923 in Erskine, Alberta. He married Reta Savage on December 2, 1946. They made their home on a farm in the Great Bend area near Delburne where they lived for 5 years. While living on the farm their son Doug was born. Harvey, Reta and Doug moved to Erskine, Alberta in the early fifties and their daughter Nancy was born there. The family then moved to Stettler and stayed in the same house for about 50 years. After farming Harvey started working oil rigs, then operated wells for Earl Bergman, then started his own oil field company which he owned until he retired. Over the years he was an active member of the Stettler Town and Country Museum, Good Sam Club and the Antique Car Club. Harvey and Reta moved to Willow Creek in 2005, but never slowed down; they were always On The Road Again. Harvey is survived by his son Doug; daughter Nancy, her husband Myles and their son Kyle; one sister in law Lois Savage; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of good friends, including Donna and Dale Chapman, Rose and John Grant and Blanche and Dale Henry. Harvey was predeceased by his wife Reta in 2007; his brother Stanton (Cora) Pooley; his sisters: Glen (John) Nicklom, Lulu (Ernest) Rowledge, Maude (Dave) Stewart, Helen (Neil) McKay and twin sister May (Norman) Stewart. Funeral services were held on August 26, 2013 at the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home with Reverend John Crowdis and Reverend Jack Schulze officiating. Long time friend Jack Schulze gave a loving tribute; musicians Elaine Hennel and Evelyn Shursen presented their gift of music and song. Several of Harvey’s favorite pieces of music were played including On The Road Again and The Irish Blessing. Interment was held at 11:00 AM on August 26, 2013 at Lake View Cemetery; Honorary Pallbearers were all of Harvey’s family and friends. Following the funeral service family and friends joined together for a time of fellowship and a luncheon by Brenda’s Country Catering. Memorial donations may be made to Stettler Town and County Museum or P & H Elevator Preservation Society. Condolences may be viewed or sent to the family at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com

FRITZKE Joyce Elaine Fritzke went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 16, 2013 at Lakeland Hospital at the age of 82 years. Joyce was born August 25, 1930 to Fred and Lena (Paff) Kopf in Rock Springs, WI. She graduated from Reedsburg High School in Reedsburg, WI. She worked at the Hanksgraft Factory in Reedsburg before meeting and getting married to Rev. H. Oscar Fritzke on June 12, 1953. As a pastor’s wife, she served alongside him, faithfully working, singing solos or in a choir, and doing whatever needed to be done in order for ministry to get accomplished. They served in pastorates in Saskatchewan, Alberta, North Dakota, and here in St. Joseph, MI. Joyce worked at the Heathkit plant on the line while they lived in St. Joe. In 1988, they retired and moved to Kelowna, British Columbia. When her grandson Ty needed her, they moved to Calgary to live with her daughter Mardell and son-in-law Gary. It was her pleasure to watch and help raise him, even after Mardell died. In 2011, she moved back to St. Joseph. It was her pride and joy to live in the Port Street apartments. Joyce loved to grow flowers, can fruit, make chocolate chip cookies, have candy available, do word puzzles, read books, watching game shows and good preaching, and travel. She enjoyed playing games, especially Scrabble, Rook, and Skip Bo. She would play to win! Family was important to her. Joyce is survived by her son Rev. Marlo and Erika Fritzke; grandchildren, Joshua, Joseph, Abigail, Hannah, and Ty Sorensen; her sister Wilma and brother Harold. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 54 years, her daughter, her son Randall Joel in childbirth, and her brothers William, Walter, Don, and Edward. She will be greatly missed until we see her again in heaven. Joyce had a quiet giving spirit, supporting others in missions. A Celebration of Life Service was held 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in St. Joseph, MI with her son Pastor Marlo Fritzke officiating. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Joyce, memorial contributions may be made to Christian Involvement in Service (CIS Ministries) or InterVarsity- Joshua Fritzke at Western Michigan University in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO. 403.742.3315 www.brennenfuneralhome.com

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In loving memory of MAUREEN HAMILTON Aug. 10, 1917 - Sept. 2, 2011 A Letter from Me I know I didn’t tell you often enough How much you meant to me, How important you were in my life, And how I would ever do without you. But the words are there always - right inside my heart. You were more special to me than you could ever know. Luv U 2day ~Juanita

COOLEN, AIDEN JAMES August 31, 2007 Oh little one whose breath is still, My eyes let fountains flow. I hold you silent in my arms, A love denied, unsown, A moment spent, our dreams denied, I held you close for one last time. These thoughts, our joy, the wanting bliss, Your face, your smile, to me God’s gift. Your tender frame, a goodbye Kiss. Forever you ... my child, I miss. -unknown ~Forever loved and sadly missed Mom & Grandma

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STETTLER Variety Showcase, Annual General Meeting, Sept. 11 @ 7pm. Lower Level of Gitzel Krecji Dand Peterson

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POOLEY Thank you to the many people that visited and cared for Harvey for the past few months ~ the staff at Willow Creek, Stettler Hospital, Pine Ridge and Heritage House; to Dr. Heaven and Dr. Bouwer and the Home Care workers. He was so thankful to all of you. To Reverend John Crowdis and Reverend Jack Schulze for your meaningful service, Elaine Hennel and Evelyn Shursen your music was great, thank you for that. Thank you to Brenda’s Country Catering for the luncheon following the service. Thank you Verna and staff of Stettler Funeral Home for all of your caring guidance with the funeral service and arrangements. To all of you who attended the funeral, gave a hug, made a phone call, gave a donation in memory of Harvey, the cards and flowers, your thoughtfulness was very much appreciated. Doug, John Grant, Donna and Dale Chapman

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR DONATIONS TO THE RUMSEY AG. RIDE FOR STARS SILENT AUCTION, AUGUST 10TH AT THE TL BAR RANCH DRUMHELLER - Drumheller Mail, Over the Rainbow, Jerry’s Lock & Key, Mark’s Work Wear House, Jungling Works, Wade’s Jewellery, Tricked Out Cowgirl, Rocky Mountain Equip., Riverside Value Drugmart, Drumheller Co-op, Canadian Tire, Jerry’s Liquor Store Starland County, Mountain View Credit Union STETTLER - Dressed by Joy, Peavey mart, Party Maxx, Panda Flowers, Heartland Auto Supply, Source for Sports, PharmaSave, Mark:s Work Wearhouse, Tom’s Boots, Well Furniture, Elmtree HealthStore, Home Hardware THREE HILLS - Triple ‘B’ Trucking, Dr. Thompson, Napa Auto Parts, Lucia Bender, Lori Webb TROCHU - Trochu Liquor Store, Peterson Auto Body, Henry’s Shoes, Wanda’s Restaurant, Balkwill’s Pharmacy, Trochu Jewellery & Gift, River Rock Grill, Trochu Golf & Country Club, Progressive Health & Wellness, Sunterra, Viterra, Crop Production Services, ATB Financial, Peking Café, BMO, Trochu Motors, UFA Bulk Fuels OTHERS - E. Goddard, STARS, Greg Michelson, Westwind Equine Sales & Services, E.Ortman, Art Sense.ca, K & T Richmond, L. Foreseer, R & E Duff, L. Goddard, J. Brodie

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Estate Yard Sale For the late Ron Robinson of Gadsby, AB Aug. 30, 31 & Sept. 1 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 8 miles North of Hwy. 12 on #852 & 1 mile East & 1 mile North. 5288 International tractor, 8465 Case Baler, Macco 29’ 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer, 2005 Chev Trail Blazer, Portable Honda Generator, drill press, bench grinder, wood splitter, wood chipper, dump trailers, etc. Lots of hardware, mechanic, carpenter, and farm tools.

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LOST BICHON SHITZU! Could have been picked up from along hwy 2, NE of Linn Valley. Went missing the morning of the 22nd. Kira is black and white, 15 lbs, has a tattoo in her ear, very friendly & med. length hair. If anyone sees her or has her please please call 403-357-9748 or 403-391-3221. She has a medical condition that needs attention and we’re offering a huge reward.

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You will be dearly missed

NOMINATE OUTSTANDING LOCAL VOLUNTEERS for the provincial Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards! Deadline for nominations is September 16, 2013. Full details at culture.alberta.ca/ voluntarysector/stars.

Coming Events

Appleway Dental is looking for a part time business assistant who is outgoing and strives to give outstanding customer service to join our team, experience with Dental is an asset but will train the right individual. Please email your resume to Appleway Dental at stettler@applewaydental. ca or fax resume to 403-742-0997.

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BURMAC MECHANICAL JANITOR REQUIRED Flexible P/T hours. 2 - 3 shifts per week. Ideal for students. Fax 403-742-1609 Or drop off to 6118 50 Ave, Stettler.

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AN ALBERTA OILFIELD company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging & meals provided. Drug testing required. Call 780-723-5051, Edson, Alberta LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets. Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

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Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

requires a

Part-Time Receptionist to work 2-3 days/week with full time responsibilities in March and April. Candidates should be comfortable in an ofﬁce environment, have good client relationship skills, able to multitask various duties, learn quickly, work well with others and be comfortable with basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Position will be available September 1.

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ENVIROEX OILFIELD Rentals & Sales Ltd. is looking for a Class 1 Driver to join our team. Oilfield experience is required as well as valid safety tickets. We offer a great benefit package as well as a small company atmosphere. Please fax your resume and a current driver’s abstract 403-501-0387. FIELD CLERK NEEDED for out of town work site (21/7 schedule). Mature, flexible and positive communicator, understanding of importance of safety culture. Reporting to on-site foreman & Edmonton HO. Transportation to & from work site provided. Potential to grow with company; Jobs@ CommandEquipment.com. Fax 780-488-3002.

To apply, please forward your resume via fax 403-742-1266, email jtanner@gkdpca.com in person at 4912 - 51 Street or mail to P.O. Box 460, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D Day Supervisors (5- 10yrs experience)

Night Supervisors JOIN OUR FAST GROWING TEAM!!

Competitive Wages, Benefits, Retirement and Saving Plan! LOOKING FOR EXP’D Boiler Operators with tickets for work in Central Alberta and Northeastern BC. Submit resumes to info@gtchandler.com

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What happens when you fill a concert hall with a musical astronaut (did someone say Chris Hadfield?!), an opera singer toting a physics degree, robots that merit a talent agent, and the guy who wrote the book 12345 This is Your Brain on Music? A night you will never forget.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 8 PM

Service Rig 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

CALGARY, ALBERTA TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT BEAKERHEAD.ORG

Heartland Arts Troupe Society Presents

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CJ Enterprises is currently accepting resumes for the following positions: • WELDERS • LABOURERS • PIPEFITTERS • SUBCONTRACT CREW TRUCK OPERATORS • SITE SAFETY REPS • SHOP FOREMAN • APPRENTICE WELDERS • SERVICE MECHANIC

Please fax resume to 403-742-0241 or email to jobs@cjent.ca Drop off resumes to 4607 - 42 St., Stettler

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for up coming information on our Next Production!

Annual Stettler Flying Club’s

FLY-IN BREAKFAST RAIN OR SHINE Labour Day Monday, September 2, 2013 at the Stettler Town & County Airport from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

ADMISSION: 12 yrs to 100 yrs ~ $8.00 • 6 yrs through 11 yrs ~ $4.00 Under 6 and over 100 ~ FREE! (if accompanied by a parent)

Public ﬂights by Sky Wings Flight Academy Red Deer

Admission includes a delicious “all you can eat breakfast”, lots of interesting aircraft, remote controlled airplane display, plus antique vehicles display.

Allied Fabrication is a young aggressive company looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If you enjoy a fast paced, positive work environment, pride yourself on having an eye for details, a strong work ethic, and consider yurself reliable please send your resume. Allied manufactures oil & gas production equipment from our facility in Stettler, AB. We are quickly gaining a reputation as a high quality, dependable, competitive supplier. We are now accepting resumes for:

- Apprentice Welders - Labourers

Allied Fabrication offers competitive wages, a health & wellness program, access to overtime hours, and the opportunity to advance your career; division management positions will become available as we continue to grow. Please send resumes to: Fax: 1-888-526-0274 or Email: careers@alliedfab.com

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After breakfast, take in the Steel Wheel Rodeo!

EVERYONE WELCOME! Call 403 742-6104 or e-mail stettlerﬂyingclub@gmail.com for more info.

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Employment Opportunity Chief Administrative Officer – Seniors Foundation

With opportunity to locate in Hanna, Oyen or Consort the successful candidate for this challenging/rewarding position will have the flexibility to enjoy the amenities and lifestyle associated with any one of these small but vibrant rural communities as outlined on their respective websites. The position currently operates out of the administrative offices located in the Oyen Lodge.

Qualifications: - Previous office experience is preferred. - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and internet. - Exposure to the Oil and Gas Industry an asset. - High School Diploma required. Resumes accepted until noon September 3, 2013. Please email resume to ken.mcdavid@cnrl.com and margaret.maron@cnrl.com

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OUTSIDE SALES PERSON for NAPA Store in Three Hills, Alberta. Automotive parts/service knowledge required and sales experience is valuable. Resume to: dfox@napacanada.com.

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APPLY NOW NOW HIRING G.M. Tech or ASEP. With good communications skill and work ethics to work with award winning G.M. dealership in Lacombe Alberta. Good hrs & bonus. for production. Training provided . Apply to confidential email: bert.rumsey@telus.net

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Va l i d 1 s t A i d , H 2 S , Driver’s License required! Must be willing to submit pre access fit for duty test, as well as drug and alcohol Travel & be away from home for periods of time 21/7 Ability to work in changing climate conditions

website: www.cathedralenergyservices.com Methods to Apply: HRCanada@ cathedralenergyservices.com pnieman@ cathedralenergyservices.com Your application will be kept strictly confidential.

BIG MOUNTAIN Sheet Metal and Gas Fitting in Rocky Mountain House requires 3rd or 4th year sheet metal mechanic. Email resume: bigmountain.sheetmetal @gmail.com or fax 403-845-4811

Case IH Equipment Dealer in Coronation is now accepting applications for a

Parts Manager or Lead Counter Parts person as well as

Apprentices and Journeyman Heavy Duty mechanics with AG experience.

Live the life style of Central Alberta and be home at night. Work for one of the few family owned dealerships where we care about our employees and customers. Successful candidate will be a team player with strong social skills. Counter and Management experience an asset. Computer literacy and knowledge of DIS Parts program a definite asset but not mandatory. • •

PRODUCTION TESTING SUPERVISORS & OPERATORS Day & Night Must have tickets. Top paid wages. Based out of Devon, AB. Email resume to: kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca

TREELINE WELL SERVICES

Has Opening for all positions! Immediately. All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement, (No GDL licenses) and First Aid. We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits. Please include 2 work reference names and numbers. Please fax resume to: 403-264-6725 Or email to: tannis@treelinewell.com No phone calls please. WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444 Fax 780-842-6581.Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com

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WE OFFER: Competitive Wages Annual Work boot reimbursement RRSP Plan Benefits Package Sick Days Monthly Bonus If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful and growing organization, then forward your resume to: FUTURE AG INC. Attn: Human Resources Box 489 Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 Fax 403-342-0396 or email to: hr@futureag.ca

Equipment Operators, Class 1 Drivers, Directional Drillers, Locators and Labourers required immediately. Qualified candidates should have a positive work ethic and must possess a valid driver’s license. Email:careers@ minimalimpact.ca or Fax 780-960-2927.We offer competitive wages and are committed to maintaining a positive and safe work environment. HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, Flagstaff County, Sedgewick, Alberta. Please contact Kevin Kinzer at 780-384-4106 or kkinzer@flagstaff.ab.ca. Competitive salary, benefits & pension plan.

810 Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

is looking for a full time permanent

East Central Alberta offers relaxed, safe rural living with room to breathe and grow.

Specific Accountabilities: - To ensure that the initial contact with all clients and visitors is handled in a professional and appropriate manner. - Answer phones in a pleasant, professional and timely manner. - Contribute to the productivity and efficiency of the office by providing administrative assistance with spreadsheet, word documents, reports, internal databases, etc. - Assist and support the production team with special projects as required. - Participate/arrange group meetings and discussions. - Responsible for weekly production reporting. - Maintain office filing system. - Invoice coding.

REQUIREMENTS:

Professionals

The Lodges and the setting

We are currently looking for a 6 month Temporary Part-time/ Full-time contract administrative assistant (depending upon applicants) for our Stettler Office (with the possibility of extension of contract upon completion). The successful candidate will provide administrative and clerical support to the operation/ production department.

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Must be able to Provide own work truck Leadership and Supervisory skills- mentor and train crew Strong Computer Skills Operate 5000psi 10,000 psi (sweet and Sour wells) Collect Data - pressure, rates, temperatures Assist in Rig in and Rig out of equipment Tr a v e l t o a n d f r o m locations across Western Canada

(Camp jobs start up September) to work in Stettler shop. Some travel to worksites to service equipment as needed.

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THE TREMENDOUS AND CURIOUS WORLD OF BEAKERHEAD

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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.

(2-4yrs experience)

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Oilfield

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Oilfield

The Acadia Foundation manages three recently constructed or reconstructed, modern and spacious seniors’ lodges, a manor and several life leases in East Central Alberta. The facilities are located in the Towns of Hanna and Oyen and the Villages of Consort and Veteran and serve the rural expanse of the Special Areas and the M. D. of Acadia. The Villages of Youngstown, Cereal and Empress as well as the Hamlet of Acadia Valley lie within that broad rural ranch and farm land area and are also served by the Foundation. The Mission: The purpose of the Foundation is to provide affordable room and board for senior citizens who are functionally independent with the assistance available through existing community-based services and who would not otherwise be more appropriately provided for in a health care facility. The Successful Candidate: The Acadia Foundation is looking for a resourceful Administrator with strong communication, labour relations and client service skills. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver, a facilitator, a mentor, and an innovative leader with experience in reporting to an elected board or council and administering on their behalf. He/she should have several years of progressively responsible experience as a manager or assistant in a related setting. A related degree or diploma will be beneficial but not mandatory. Financial and human resource aspects are key areas of responsibility. Equivalencies will be considered.

Accounting Technician The firm offers an attractive compensation package in a fast-paced environment along with significant flexibility in scheduling during off peak times and several opportunities for long term advancement within the firm. The ideal candidate would possess an accounting diploma or the equivalent in related experience and have the ability to learn new skills while on the job. The successful candidate will be required to assist in the preparation of corporate and personal tax returns, financial statements, agricultural subsidy applications and a variety of other client-related services. Position available immediately. To apply, please forward your resume in confidence in person, 4912 – 51 Street or via mail: PO Box 460, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0, fax: 403-742-1266 or email to Justin Tanner, CA at jtanner@gkdpca.com.

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The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) holds a key leadership position in the Foundation. Under the authority of and reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will assume complete responsibility for managing the facilities through the Lodge managers and staff, within Foundation policies and regulations. Compensation will be in the $80 - $100,000 range dependent on qualifications and experience with a standard benefits package. The Foundation is willing to consider a contract arrangement rather than salaried employment if that is preferred. Contact and dates: Please submit resumes prior to October 1, 2013 to: Ms. Roxanne Stillings Box 125 Consort, Alberta T0C 1B0 Email: rstillings@consort.ca

Stettler Sales & Rentals is seeking

F/T Mechanic to service small and medium size equipment. Experience necessary. Email resume to: darryl@stettlerrentals.com or fax to: 403-742-8777

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LOCAL renovation company looking for experienced worker and or apprentice. Must have common sense and pride in work. Preference to anyone from Saskatchewan or parents from Saskatchewan. Must have transportation. Call 403-588-8163 OPENINGS in Alberta areas for Highway Maintenance Class 1 or 3 Operators. Full-time and part-time positions available. Fax resume to Carillion Canada at 780-449-0574 or email: mcroft@carillionalberta.ca. Positions to start Oct. 15, 2013. Please state what position you are interested in.

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 WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED

WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER

with class 3, air. All safety tickets required. Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town. Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015

Sales & Distributors

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

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Petrofield Industries, a Division of Empire Iron Works Ltd., is looking for someone with construction experience, as well as someone with Aluminum welding experience; mostly MIG, but occasional TIG. Willing to train if candidate has related basic skills or experience. Wages would be commensurate with experience/skills. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Email thowarth@ petrofield.com/Fax 403-742-5544. See http://www.tornadotrucks. com for what we build.

Well established manufacturing shop is looking for a

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Truckers/ Drivers

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RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake. Openings for winch tractor, bed truck drivers and swamper’s. Top wages and benefits. Email resume tom@ roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892

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WEEKLY NEWSPAPER in east central Saskatchewan. Well established, independently owned since 1908, 2471 audited circulation; robust readership, stable market and agriculture based industry. Email: publisher.wadenanews @sasktel.net

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SMART shoppers read the Classifieds. 1-877-223-3311.

MIDWEST PROPANE is currently seeking

Gasﬁtter

To operate in central Alberta. Class 3 Drivers license and all relevant Oilﬁeld Safety Certiﬁcates required.

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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Erskine Grill

• Oilfield Tickets Preferred • Driver’s Abstract • Oilfield Experience Preferred • Competitive Wage • Benefit Package • RRSP Plan

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

4th Year Apprentice Help or Journeyman HET SAVAGE VALUE to diagnose/repair Hydrovac Trucks, forklifts, DRUG MART

and shop vehicles, as well as test newly built trucks. Candidate to possess good organizational skills, troubleshooting abilities, and be able to communicate effectively with customers. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with an excellent benefit package. Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills. Please forward resume to hr@petrofield.com or Fax 403-742-5544.

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AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

3/4 to Full-time Salesperson Required

TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is now taking resumes for 2013 - 2014 logging season. Experienced buncher/skidder/limber/ process operators required. Please fax resume to 780-778-2428.

Business Opportunities

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looking for FULL-TIME FRONT STORE CLERK. Applicant must be hard working and able to work well in a team environment. Customer service skills a must. Please apply in person to Scott or Fern.

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

18006 Alberta Ltd.

Manager $13.50/hour Counter Service $11.50/hour

Both are full time positions that require working shifts between the hours of 5a.m – 9p.m. 7 days a week.

Fax resume to: 403-742-6590 Email: stettler@terroco.com or drop off resume at Stettler office

Contact Zina: 4 Lake Road, Erskine T0C 1G0 403-742-5151

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Adams Chevrolet is Expanding and Looking to Add to Our Team Looking for out-going professional, self-motivated individuals to join our SALES TEAM!

Celebrate Your Marriage

We offer leading edge, flexible pay plans as well as group benefits, and a savings plan program.

With a Milestone Announcement • 1.877.223.3311 Remember to share the news with your friends & family!

If you are interested in joining our dynamic dealership family, please send resume to swolbeck@adamsgm.com or stop by in person and ask for Steve Wolbeck

Advertisers in the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer full multiple listing services.

Candor Realty Ltd.

Stettler’s Best Read Real Estate Section Reaches Buyers and Sellers Where They Live, Work and Farm

Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Snowden

4908 - 51 Street

Karen Cannady

NEW

Specializing In

ROYAL LEPAGE PRIVATE FAMILY ACREAGE with a 4 bedroom/3 bath cozy bungalow. This acreage is just 15 minutes from Stettler and comes with a shop, quonset and barn. $395,000.

VERY WELL CARED FOR BI-LEVEL finished from top to bottom with 4 bedrooms. Corner lot, dbl. garage, and nicely landscaped. Mature neighborhood and playground nearby. $294,500.

ANDY BIRCH

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE! 20 acres close to Erskine. 4 bedroom / 3 bath quality built home with all the bells and whistles. Acreage provides lots of space and privacy. $669,900.

NETWORK REALTY CORP. Independently Owned and Operated

Associate

Bus.: 403-742-3069 1-888-742-6685 5002 - 50th Ave., Stettler

www.royallepage.ca/andybirch

QUALITY THROUGHOUT this beautiful condo. Finished up and down with 2 bdrms / 3 baths, main floor laundry and much more. Put this on your Must See list! $298,000.

ANSWERING SERVICE FOR SALE. This is an important asset to many businesses in Stettler for many years. Financials are available. $49,000.

* Residential * Commercial * Farms * Acreages * Lake Properties

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Large kitchen, hardwood floors, 6 bedrooms and main floor laundry. Finished bsmt. for entertaining and a games room for the kids. $499,000.

Affordable Price for a great starter or retirement home. Near downtown and schools. Conveniently located to all amenities. Finished basement. Nicely treed yard. #CA0017962. $159,900.

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A MUST SEE INCREDIBLE ACREAGE! Close to town offering something for every member of the family. Heated shop, garden spot in ‘park-like’ setting, indoor heated pool, large pasture, 6 stall barn. 19 acres to enjoy quading, hiking, walking and even fishing (if stock pond). #CA0018544. $525,000.

Over 26 Years of Experience

Diamond Award Recipient

Calling All Investors - 8,800 sq. ft. of building space with 6100 sq. ft. presently leased. Great office space, storage yard with chain link fencing. Invest today for your future. #CA0007120.

NEW 1/2 DUPLEX with 2 bed/2 bath would be a great retirement home. Open concept main floor, single garage, low maintenance home and yard. $209,000.

Locally owned & operated

3 BDRM. BUNGALOW IN GRANDVIEW with dbl. attached garage. The home has 2,560 sq. ft. of living space. Outside you will find unique and beautiful landscaping. $244,500.

LOVELY PRIVATE ACREAGE close to Donalda. 15.5 acres with well cared for home. 5 bdrms./ 4 bath, attached garage, heated shop and a barn. $399,000.

Elegant, Executive 2 storey Home!~ This home screams pride of ownership! Featuring 3 bdrms, 3 bath, 2 fireplaces, A/C, heated garage. Beyond Beautiful Landscaping! #CA0016355. $389,900.

Visit us at www.century21.ca/candorrealty for more listings

Drive a Little – Save a Lot. Valuable starter home or retirement home. 2 bedroom bungalow, walk out basement. Extra large single garage, RV parking, spacious garden. Located in quiet area near school and playground in a friendly neighbourhood. #CA0021150. $264,900.

Industrial building – great for manufacturing, retail, storage or convert to multiple bays with rental opportunity. Very reasonably priced. Available immediately. Large shop area, 3 offices, reception and bathroom. #CA0019111. $249,000.

4701 - 50 STREET, STETTLER

CENTRAL LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Doug Roberts Broker/Owner

Brian Lynn Associate Broker

Norma Leslie Associate Broker

Garry Rushton Associate

Edna Stuart Associate Broker

Atie Turnbull Associate

Kyle Ramstad Associate

Ross Scheerschmidt Associate

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Perfect home for the growing family. 2000 sq. ft. of liveable space with 5 bdrms & beautiful fenced yard. $262,000. Call Ross.

Quiet living in this 3 bdrm, 1900 sq. ft. bungalow with 12 lots in Gadsby. All for $94,500. Call Garry.

Corner unit adult living condo with garage and full basement. $252,000. Call Garry.

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4 bdrm home located in South Stettler. Oak cupboards with open kitchen. $228,000. Call Doug.

CARLISLE EST. - 5.54 acres, ready for your dream home, fully fenced. $115,000. Call Atie.

Cozy bi-level. Built in 2004. Detached garage. Fenced, and ready for a new family. $299,444. Call Atie.

Great Investment! 3 bdrm 2 bath Mobile on a basement on its own lot for only $119,000. Call Jill.

8 minutes from town. 4.65 acres with 5 bdrm home barn and outbuilding, corrals. Perfect for the horse lover. $412,000. Call Garry.

4.99 acres perimeter fence. On major traffic route. Total bldg area of 7434 sq. ft. Call Ross for more info.

Lake front home at Buffalo View Estates. 2560 finished sq. ft. Call Brian for a personal viewing today.

Nice starter home on a mature lot. New kitchen. Large heated garage. $139,000. Call Edna.

Nice country cabin located at White Sands. 4 bdrms, 2 baths. Open concept. Water back. $630,000. Call Brian.

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Mobile with newer vinyl windows, new flooring, drywall, paint, vinyl siding, nicely fenced yard and much more. $97,500. Call Atie.

3 bdrm 2 bath mobile on its own lot. Great starter. $83,000. Call Edna.

3 bdrm home at affordable price of $150,000. Upgraded renovated. Call Edna.

Apryl Cassidy Manager/Owner

Call Sales Associate today for FREE or enquiries. Calla aCentral Central "Team" "Team" Sales Associate today for FREE adviceadvice or enquiries.

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1792 sq. ft. 2 storey, on large lot. Large country kitchenin Erskine. $398,000. Call Jill.

Private large lot, quick walk from town. 1200 sq. ft. home. $265,000. Call Doug.

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Very affordable home or increase your portfolio as a rental property. $172,500. Located in Botha. Call Edna or Norma.

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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

Misc. Help

880 Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

APPLIANCE DELIVERY DRIVER & DRIVER ASSISTANT Family owned and operated, Trail Appliances continues to grow and due to this, we are looking to expand our delivery department. Trail Appliances has always offered excellence in sales, delivery, customer service, and after-sales support. The Company is currently looking to fill the following positions at our Red Deer warehouse location.â€ Appliance Delivery Driver Driver Assistant The ideal candidates will: Be able to maneuver merchandise in excess of 100lbs â€˘ Possess exceptional customer service skills â€˘ Enjoy working within a diverse team â€˘ Hold a valid driverâ€™s license (drivers only) â€˘

Trail offers excellent training, flex days and a competitive compensation and benefit package. Start your career with a well-known and respected company, become a member of the successful Trail team by applying in person to: Apply in person at #6 4622 61 St. Riverside Industrial District or fax to 403-347-3314 Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.

Employment Training

900

MASSAGE CAREER. Train full-time or part-time at our highly regarded, progressive school. Small classes, individual attention, confident graduates! 1-877-646-1018; www. albertainstituteofmassage.com PRE-REGISTER for Sept. 2. Mental Health Counsellor Training Course. Text/materials/employment assistance included. MSW support daily. Tuition rebate. Read student comments; www.collegemhc.com. REFLEXOLOGY PROGRAM, fun and relaxed learning. Register now limited space. Starting September 21 & 22, 2013. Certificate on completion. 403-340-1330.

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

Misc. Help

1530

Auctions

Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Childrenâ€™s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmersâ€™ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TVâ€™s, Stereos, VCRâ€™s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kidâ€™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 Collectorsâ€™ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions

1530

AUCTION SALE. Dispersal for Double B Logging. Saturday, September 7, 2013, 10 a.m., Whitecourt, Alberta. Check website for listings: www.rainbowauctions.ca. Sale conducted by: Rainbow Liquidators and Auctions, Stony Plain, Alberta, 780-968-1000 BANKRUPTCY AUCTION. Swarm Enterprises Printing & Embroidery Shop. High volume copying, large format printing & laminating. Thursday, September 5, 81 Ave. - 45 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. Foothills Equipment Liquidation, 780-922-6090; www.foothillsauctions.com. Bidspotter online bidding & live. COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION 6TH Annual Red Deer Fall Finale. September 20 - 21, Westerner Park. Last year sold 77%. Only 100 spaces available. Consign today. 403-396-0304. Toll free 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; www.egauctions.com. MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 31, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - Handguns, rifles, shotguns, wildlife mounts, hunting and fishing equipment. To consign 780-440-1860

880

MEIER-2 DAY Classic Car & Truck Auction. Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22, 11 a.m. both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Consign today, call 780-440-1860.

Whatever Youâ€™re Selling... We Have The Paper You Need! CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311 CALL NOW TO FIND OUT MORE

1530

Auctions

SUNTAIRA GROWERS INC. Greenhouse Auction, Trochu, Alberta. Sat., September 7, 10 a.m. 11 greenhouses, equipment & supplies, 2010 Case 430 skid steer, 2011 T/A 18â€™ trailer, White 1370 tractor, acreage & lawn equipment, vehicles, grain bin, coal boilers, shop tools & more. See montgomeryauctions.com or call 1-800-371-6963

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

B Pressure Welders Experienced Apprentices Structural Welders Labour/helpers Prefer welders with piping fabrication, vessel and skid experience. Contract or employee. Top wages and beneďŹ ts package.

Metal Buildings (www.mmbi.ca) is an innovative, family-owned metal building solution provider, headquartered in Stettler, Alberta. METALEX erects buildings throughout Alberta and requires dedicated, hard workers with a knack for problem solving and team work. Remuneration is above average ($18.00 - $32.00 depending upon experience and performance), beneďŹ ts and ďŹ‚exibility are available. Valid driverâ€™s license necessary. You must be physically ďŹ t, detail-oriented and comfortable with construction and hand tools.

Resumes emailed only please. Don@mmbi.ca Farm Custom Work

2080

Bale Hauling & Swathing Marketing of Hay and Straw Will load own truck

David Unruh Cell 403-323-6787 Home 403-742-4673

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 Year Warranty. Call 1-888-263-8254 STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Building Supplies

1550

STEEL BUILDING - Sizzling Summer Savings Event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44 $8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca

1660

Firewood

Office Supplies

LOGS

1800

WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

10 pkgs. of 500 sheets

$48/case 1790 Shop Stettler

Piano & Organs

& Save!

THIS WEEKâ€™S EYE SPY WINNER IS Anne Jensen Please come into the Stettler Independent to claim your prize!

TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.

403-742-2395

TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS

403-309-3300 1-877-223-3311 1070

Cleaning

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Accounting

â€˘ Carpet â€˘ Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning â€˘ Window

Washing 403-742-6970 403-742-6970 403-740-9782

Contractors

1100

Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656 Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et, ett, Stettler A AB B info@leschert.net

Glass Shops

â€˘ Locks repinned & installed â€˘ Windshields repaired & installed â€˘ Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors â€˘ All your glass & screen needs Main St., Stettler Emergency 403-742-2665 403-742-3628

C.R. GLASS

P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca

G K D P

Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

4912 - 51 Street P.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta

403-742-4431 Toll free 1-877-742-4431 e-mail: gkdpca@gkdpca.com website:

â€˘ Residential â€˘ Commercial â€˘ Automotive Needs

403-742-2520 4607 - 59 St., Stettler (Beside A & W)

Buzz Andersen

Drafting & Design

Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler

House Plan Design Small Commercial Shop Drawings As Builts rg

Phone: 403-742-6612 Cell: 780-935-0540 Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca

RAILSIDE DESIGN GALEN WIEBE

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN

galen@railsidedesign.com

1130

FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD. 5â€?Continuous Eaves â€œGutter Cleanâ€? Leaf Protection

1150

Call Curt or Rob

Phone 403-742-2869 4606 - 40 St., Stettler

Cabinet Makers

1054

TEL: 403-742-6277 No. 5. 4707 - 42 Street Stettler, AB

M.S., R.Aud 4806 â€“ 51 Ave., Stettler, AB 403-742-EARS(3277) Open Monday to Friday 9:00a.m to 4:00p.m. (Closed over lunch & on holidays)

4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta

All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance

One block East of Scotia Bank

403-742-5111

Furnace Cleaning

403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443

1193

Stettler Furnace Cleaning

Legal

Misc. Services

PERFORMANCE Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage

403-742-4533

403-742-3418

1290

Personal Services

1315

TRANSFORM YOUR BODY. Weight management and body shaping system based on genetic science. A leaner you! Call 780-910-5275

Plumbing & Heating

1330

Verle Klassen

1260

LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE

Ph 403-741-4483 Fax 403-742-4560 trufence@live.ca

Get rid of your Garbage with. . .

Management

403-742-3007

Lori R. Reule LL. B.

â€˘ Complete Plumbing & Heating Services â€˘ Commercial and Residential â€˘ Water Conditioning & Pumps â€˘ 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize

Stettler

Stettler Professional Building

Ph.

4819 51 Street

403-742-3411

ANDERSON Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529 Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net

Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serv-

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Oilfield

BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE Town & Country Big or Small â€ŚWE DO IT ALL!

1305

Phone: 403-742-5830

Please leave a message if no answer

Proctor Picker Service Ltd.

RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE

â€˘ Power Rake â€˘ Aerate â€˘ Lawns ~ cut & trimmed

(780) 608-4468

Personal Services

Gary G. Grant Law Office 4910 - 51 Street Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

Phone: 403-742-4437 CRIMINAL RECORD?

1430

ing central AB. 403-318-4346

â€˘ 28 Ton Picker â€˘ Trailer â€˘ Spreader Bar â€˘ Manbasket proctorpicker@hotmail.com

2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982

403-742-5237

Yard Care

Oilfield, Construction, SECOR Certification

BRYON D. BALTIMORE

1290

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. Free activation! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca.

Misc. Services

1290

For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595

1315

TRY

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+)

Classified Advertising SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

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

CALL 1-877-223-3311

1310

Misc. Services

1290

IUâ€™S TILE & STONE LIVSales and Installation Ceramic, Porcelain, Slate and Travertine Tile Natural and Manufactured Stone Kitchen, Bathroom, Fireplace Custom Showers and Moreâ€Ś

Liviu Oprea Cell: 403-740-9317 Email: mobiletile@telus.net

Bevâ€™s Valances Beverley Plett

bevplett@hotmail.com Fax 403.443.2407 Cell 403.443.0664

THREE HILLS

403.443.5192

STETTLER

403.742.1965

Home Consultations â€˘ Shades & Blinds â€˘ Soft Treatments â€˘ Fabrics & Hardware

Misc. Services

1290

Misc. Services

1290

WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.

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â€œKeeping people in Motion...â€?

Qualified and Reputable

â€œContact us for all your fencing needsâ€?

Bus.: 403-742-2553 Res.: 403-742-0370

Phone 403-742-2683 Misc. New patients welcome Services

Chiropractor

â€œIf Itâ€™s Electrical We Do Itâ€?

Tru-Fence

today

Comprehensive eye Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. health and vision exams (24 hour record check). Top quality frames, Divorce? Simple. Fast. Painters/ Painters/ Inexpensive. Debt recovery? lenses and contacts Decorators Decorators Alberta collection to Treatment of eye $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 disease, injuries and Custom window coverings and more or 1-800-347-2540; www. surgical co-management accesslegalresearch.com

Dr. E. LYNES

Serving Stettler & Area since 1978

â€œServing Stettler & area for 37 yearsâ€? â€˘ Complete auto body repair & painting

Jacquie Mvula,

Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON

Quality Collision Repair and Professional Serviceâ€Ś Guaranteed!

JT AUTO BODY LTD.

4912 - 51 Street Stettler, AB Open Mon. - Sat.

Barristers and Solicitors Advocates

FAX: 866-305-5686

Electrical

Phone 403-742-1681

OPTOMETRISTS Ponoka, Alta. 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 Coronation Office 403-578-3221 Hanna Office 403-854-3003 www.4YourEyesOnly.ca

1290

Good Fences Make Good Neighbours!

LAW OFFICE

Dr. Patricia Ross Dr. P.G. Wilson Dr. D.A. Heimdahl

Misc. Services

-Gitzel Krejci Building

PH: 403-742-4101

AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.

Auto Body Repairs Accessories & Graphics Restoration/Sandblasting Box Liners

Chiropractor

5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER

*27 years experience*

www.northstarpaintandbody.com

DR. D.G. BECKLUND

of McCuaig Desrochers

Call Barry Harvey

Phone: 403-742-3555

Stettler, Alberta Box 1796 Phone 403-742-2998

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403-742-8838

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Find out more about us at: www.brennanautobody.com

Dr. KERRY WONG

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403-742-5520 403-882-3740 (Castor)

Automotive

1210

1120

Eavestroughing Thorogood Pinches

1210

LTD. Services

Randy Long

-Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations

Chapman and Co. 403-742-1330 Health Care

Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA

Health Care

â€œYour Service Specialistsâ€?

Serving Stettler area over 35 years

Professional Accountants LLP

1196

HEARTLAND K K lean Keen een K lean GLASS â€˘ Carpet Cleaning

1010

Please send resume to admin@scoreprojects.com Or fax to 1-888-317-7460

METALEX

1550

Business and Services Directory

www.gkdpca.com

Score Projects is a new and fast growing company located in Stettler, AB. We are looking to ďŹ ll positions for:

Building Supplies

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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS Industrial

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FOR LEASE Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Farm Equipment

2010

AERATION HALF CIRCLE perforated duct work 24” system complete, have several sets, 403-728-3535

Farm Custom Work

2080

DALE KOBI’S BALE HAULING Marketing Hay & Hauling. 403-742-3753 or 403-741-4722

Horse/Stock Trailers

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252

Seed Grain

Call 403-742-9711 for more info or to view.

Storage Space

3160

STETTLER MINI STORAGE Household, furniture, business records, etc. Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153

MINI STORAGE

10X12’ With 5x7 doors. For quads, snowmobiles, furniture, etc. Phone: (403)742-9729 DYMY Oilfield Services

2170

HORSE and Stock trailer. Parts and repairs. Axles, brakes, drums, bearings, spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring. Pick up & delivery avail. HORSE SHOE TRAILER MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA 403-884-2173 403-430-0504

Grain, Feed Hay

4000 square foot, 7 year old shop in Stettler East Industrial with ofﬁces, parts room, lunch room, fenced yard, 20’ ceilings, and 16’ overhead doors. Could be leased in sections to suit, triple net, rate is negotiable depending upon square foot and length of term, available immediately.

2200

CERTIFIED NORSTAR WINTER WHEAT Lyster Farms Ltd. 403-742-4456, Stettler AB

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Houses For Sale

4020

3 BDRM. 900 sq. ft. house on 6000 sq. ft. lot in Stettler, zoned R2, immed. poss., $119,000 403-340-2727

Farms/ Land

4070

LAND FOR SALE

- Central AB. 1 km off Hwy 12. SW21-40-23-W4. Natural subdivision, creek, oil revenue. Call 403-747-2168

LAND FOR SALE - Central AB. Power & well. SE24-40-24-W4. Oil revenue. 1 km off Hwy 12. Call 403-747-2168

Manufactured Homes

4090

AWESOME NEW SRI PLAN! 3 bedroom/2 bath. Huge utility room/bedrooms. Lots of options. 20’ X 76’! Omg only introductory pricing = $121,900. (delivered 100 miles). Call now! 1-877-341-4422; www.dynamicmodular.ca FACTORY DIRECT Wholesale CSA certified modular homes. Manufactured/mobile homes and park model homes. We ship throughout western Canada. Visit us online at www.hbmodular.com or 1-877-976-3737 GRANDVIEW MODULAR HOMES now open in Red Deer & Airdrie! Showcasing high-end homes from Grandeur Housing and Palm Harbor Homes. Inquire about opening specials; www.grandviewmodular.com; 1-855-347-0417; 7925B - 50 Ave., Red Deer. HOMES, COTTAGES & More. RTMI - Ready to Move in. Call 1-888-733-1411; rtmihomes.com. Red Tag Sale on now!

Industrial

Manufactured Homes

4090

THE ROSE PEAK. 2223 sq. ft. Four bedroom with family room and living room. Large country kitchen with island. Starting at $199,900. Delivered.; www.sshomes.ca. 1-877-887-2254

Cottages/Resort Property

4130

ELINOR LAKE RESORT. 2.5 hours NE of Edmonton. Fully serviced lake lots for sale. Suitable for cabin/ house, RV or investment. Unserviced lots available for lease. 1-877-623-3990; www.elinorlakeresort.com.

Mortgages Bought/Sold

4190

BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage

For Rent #3000 - #3200

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

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Public Notices

Financial #4400 - #4430

Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

Money To Loan

4430

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3130

FOR RENT Shop with Ofﬁces Approximately 2400 sq.ft. Located in Stettler Industrial Area Available Immediately

Call 403-742-1102 for more information

4020 Newly Renovated in Big Valley

4 bdrm, 2 bth, 1200 sq ft house. Finished bsmt, dbl car garage, dbl lot. New windows, furnace, siding, facia, eves, soffet, shingles, doors, flooring, paint. 228 4th Ave. (403)352-9005

$190,000 Modern New Laebon Home 2 bdrms, 2 baths, stainless steel appliances, open concept floor plan. Call Chris 403.392.7118

Farms/ Land

3020

3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME Available Sept. 1st. References required. 403-742-6631 ALIX 3 bdrms. & full bath on main floor, partially developed. basement. w/1 finished room & full bath. Fenced-in back yard. N/S, no pets. Call 403-823-0051 SMALL 2 bedroom house, White Sands, AB., N/S, utils. incld, $850/mo. + DD Avail. Immed. 403-741-8707 403-742-3539

Suites

3060

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 SUITE IN ADULT BUILDING 30+. Very quiet & well maintained. No pets, no smoking, $775/mo., $775 d.d., includes heat, water, 1 parking stall. Available immed. Ken @ 403-350-9243. 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN BASHAW, $600/month. Avail. now. Mature, no pets. 780-372-3949

Rooms For Rent

3090

Room to rent in Stettler, good for out of town student who goes home weekends or an older adult, available Oct. 1 to May. Rent negotiable. Phone 403-742-4055.

WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. (Lloydminster). Reply 780-875-0270. North-East Recyclers truck up to 3 tons.

5070

Public Notice #6000

1989 CHEV grey luxury Public Notices ..................6010 touring van, seats 8, beau- Special Features ..............6050 tiful shape, converts to sleeper, 350 engine, call Jane 403-884-2411 Halkirk

4070

Take notice that the Council of the County of Stettler No. 6 will hold a Public Hearing to hear representation concerning the proposed Bylaw: BYLAW 1508-13, providing for the rezoning of a portion of Lot 3 Block 1 Plan 1124110 (new lot number Lot __ Block __ Plan _______) along Highway 12 (20, 19453 HWY 12) from ‘A’ Agricultural District to ‘DCD4’ Direct Control District No. 4. The public may inspect a copy of the amending bylaws at the County Administration Building during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in Council Chambers of the County Administration Building. Receipt of written submissions in support or opposing this bylaw must be submitted to the Planning and Development Officer, County of Stettler, Box 1270, Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0 by 4:30 on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. Dated: Thursday, August 22, 2013 Cara McKenzie Planning and Development Officer

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:

2743-2013 Lot 12, Block 56, Plan 9524556 4310 - 53 Avenue Crop Production Services

in Timberstone with many stunning features. Open concept, tray ceilings, 3 bdrm, 2 baths $426,100. Call Chris 403-392-7118

Farms/ Land

4070

FOR SALE: Just 3 kms. east of Stettler: 443 acres of land with many outbuildings; including a large steel barn, 2 hay shelters, concrete silo, feed mill, feed bins, quonset, machine shed, etc. and an extensive corral system. There are 4 homes on the property. Suitable for commercial purposes.

No: Legal Description:

2744-2013 Lot 5 & N 1/2 6, Block 19, Plan RN54A 4712 - 47 Street Joe & Brenda Heemskerk

No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:

Addition to Single Family Dwelling & Covered Deck 2745-2013 Lot 4, Block 3, Plan 0522031 5801 - 56 Avenue Joe Whelan Detached Garage

You may appeal this decision by serving written notice of appeal to the Secretary of the Stettler Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, P.O. Box 280, Stettler, Alberta prior to 4:30 p.m. September 11, 2013. For further information, please phone 403-742-8305.

NOTICE FARMLAND FOR RENT THE FOLLOWING noted parcels of land are hereby offered for rent for a period of one year beginning May 1, 2014 and ending April 30, 2015. First:

Meridian 4 Range 21 Township 35 Section 35 Quarter North West Excepting Thereout All Mines and Minerals And the Right to Work the Same Area: 67.2 Hectares (166 Acres) More or Less

Second:

The North East Quarter of Section Thirty Five (35) Township Thirty Five (35) Range Twenty One (21) West of the Fourth Meridian Containing 67.2 Hectares (166 Acres)More or Less. Excepting Thereout: A) 0.437 Hectare (1.08 Acres) More or Less, For Road, as Shown on Road Plan 544CL. B) 0.832 Hectare (2.06 Acres) More or Less for Road, as Shown on Road Plan 8522317. Excepting Thereout All Mines and Minerals And the Right to Work the Same

Third:

Meridian 4 Range 21 Township 35 Section 34 Quarter North East Excepting Thereout All Mines and Minerals Area: 68 Hectares (168 Acres) More or Less

For further information contact Andries Steegstra 403-391-6260 ROYAL LEPAGE – Lifestyles

LANDS FOR SALE BY TENDER GORDON RENFREE AND DARLENE RENFREE, hereby offer for sale by tender the following briefly described property subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained in the existing certificates of title: SE 28-37-20 W4, containing 152.33 acres more or less (the “Lands”). The sale of the Lands is subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: 1. 2. 3.

5. 6. 7.

Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status. Buyer to be responsible for all costs associated with registration. Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T. Tenders will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o’clock noon on Wednesday, September 4th. Tenders should be forwarded to Landman Reule Law Office in a sealed envelope marked “Renfree Tenders”. A certified cheque equal to 5% of the purchase price must accompany the tender. Possession will be granted October 1, 2013 (“Possession Date”), subject to the rights of the existing tenants – lease expires on December 31, 2013. The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on or before Possession Date. Property taxes to be adjusted as of Possession Date; agricultural lease rentals shall not be adjusted. Surface leases will be assigned to the purchaser as of Possession Date but surface lease rentals received by the Vendor prior to Possession Date shall not be adjusted. The highest or any tender not necessary accepted. For further information call 1-250-594-3114. Landman Reule Law Office Lori R. Reule Barrister & Solicitor 4810 – 51 Street, Box 1630 Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0

Fourth:

AL-ANON 403-742-0990

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION 403-742-5437 during business hours

BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)

780-672-1035

CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067

COCAINE ANONYMOUS Pager toll-free (20 sec. response time) 1-403-357-6266

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4059

HOME SUPPORT STETTLER & DISTRICT 403-742-6568

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444

STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456

STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY Kathy Willis - 403-742-4567 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street

STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org

STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858

STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM 403-742-2337

STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337

Fertilizer/Grain Leg & Facility

Leann Graham Planning & Development Services

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403-742-2337

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE

Community Support Services

403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271

Vans Buses

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6010

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2007 DODGE CALIBER 145,000 km, A/C, P.W., P.L. Remote Start. Good Condition. $6000 obo. 403-742-5609

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5030

Cars

5190

6010

LIFESTYLES Houses/ Duplexes

Transportation #5000-5300

Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

Auto Wreckers

4430

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Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

Meridian 4 Range 21 Township 35 Section 34 Quarter South West Excepting Thereout All Mines and Minerals Area: 64.7 Hectares (160 Acres) More or Less

ALL TENDERS must be received by the undersigned solicitors by noon on the 4th day of September, 2013, and must be accompanied by a certified cheque or money order in the sum of $1,000.00. No offers will be accepted until the 9th day of September, 2013. THE HIGHEST OR ANY TENDER WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE ACCEPTED. ANY SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR will be required to pay the balance of the rental by May 1, 2014, and if the full balance of funds is not paid by the said date, the offeror’s deposit shall be forfeited. Further details may also be obtained from, W. Harry Gough at Schumacher Gough & Company, Barristers and Solicitors, 196 – 3 Avenue W., Box 2800 Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y0 (403) 823-2424

STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace – 403-742-0681 Vivian – 403-742-3935

VICTIM SERVICE 403-741-7841 CONFUSED? GETTING THE RUN AROUND? CONTACT YOUR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTRE Residents of Stettler and the surrounding area now have access to this free and confidential service. It provides information and referral on social agencies, government services, clubs and organizations, to best suit the caller’s need.

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SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT – 30 km/h in effect each school day 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Proceed with caution in these zones! Always listen to the school bus driver.

Practice good behaviour on and off the bus. Don’t get talked into breaking the rules!

Keep a safe distance between you and the bus while waiting for it to stop.

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Stay on the sidewalk at least 10 feet from the road, while waiting for the bus.

Always use the sidewalk when walking to and from school If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.

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Wait for a signal from the bus driver before you cross the street. Sponsored by

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When exiting, quickly move away from the bus.

Cross in front of the bus, and make sure the driver sees you pass.

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Get to your bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.

Don’t play in the street while waiting for the bus. Stay on the sidewalk.

Enter and exit the bus in a single-file line, letting younger students go first.

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Face forward and remain seated throughout the entire bus ride.

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Hold onto the handrail when you are entering and exiting the bus.

If you miss the bus, call a parent or guardian to drive you to school. Never ask a stranger!

Jaywalking is dangerous. Cross the street at crosswalks.

Vacant lots and buildings should be avoided on your walk to the bus stop.

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Loose drawstrings and objects should be secured, so they don’t get caught on the handrail or door of the bus.

Make sure to keep your hands to yourself at all times while riding on the bus.

Never throw things on the bus or out the bus window, and always keep your hands and arms inside.

Obey your bus driver’s rules and regulations, so he or she can get you to school quickly and safely.

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Practice good behaviour on and off the bus. Don’t get talked into breaking the rules!

Quickly go to your seat when you enter the bus, and keep your feet and belongings out of the aisle.

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Remember to look to the right before you step off the bus. Careless drives in a hurry may sometimes try to pass on the right.

If a stranger bothers you, yell for help.

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Talk quietly on the bus, so you don’t distract or annoy the driver.

Use emergency exits only in emergencies, and make sure not to block them.

Keep a safe distance between you and the bus while waiting for it to stop.

Stay on the sidewalk at least 10 feet from the road, while waiting for the bus.

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X marks railroad tracks. Be silent when a bus comes to a railroad crossing, so the driver can hear if a train is coming.

Young children should be walked to the bus stop by their parents or an older sibling.

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Parents! Take a few moments to review the above tips with your child. When approaching a STOPPED SCHOOL BUS from either direction and it’s OVERHEAD RED LIGHTS are FLASHING you must STOP & WAIT until the bus moves off before proceeding.

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Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until September 30, 2013, receive 5.89% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a 2013 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4x4 Super Duty Western Edition package with power seats for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $625 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $288 with a down payment of $2,750 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $7,168.14 or APR of 5.89% and total to be repaid is $44,992.14. Offers include a Delivery Allowance of $4,000 and freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel dill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ††Until September 30, 2013, lease a new F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine and get 0.99% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 24 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $29,226/$31,720 at 0.99% APR for up to 24 months with $1,500 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $374/$389, total lease obligation is $10,476/$10,836 and optional buyout is $19,223/$21,400. Offers include Delivery Allowance of $7,250. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after any price adjustment is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees(administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions apply. Excess kilometrage charges are 12¢per km for Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, Fusion and Escape; 16¢per km for E-Series, Mustang, Taurus, Taurus-X, Edge, Flex, Explorer, F-Series, MKS, MKX, MKZ, MKT and Transit Connect; 20¢per km for Expedition and Navigator, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings 2013 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. ‡When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost 4x2 and 4x4 and 6.2L 2 valve V8 4x2 engines. Max. payloads of 3,120 lbs/3,100 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8/3.5L V6 EcoBoost 4x2 engines. Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR. ‡‡F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for 47 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report, December 2012. ‡‡‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. †††Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible with SYNC® – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Certain MyFord Touch™ functions require compatible mobile devices. Some functions are not available while driving. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so and in compliance with applicable laws. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. ▼Offer only valid from August 1, 2013 to September 2, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to Canadian resident customers who currently (during the Program Period) own or are leasing certain Ford Pickup Truck, Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), Cross-Over Utility Vehicle (CUV) or Minivan models (each a “Qualifying Loyalty Model”), or certain competitive pickup truck, SUV, CUV or Minivan models (each a “Qualifying Conquest Model”) and purchase, lease, or factory order (during the Program Period) a new qualifying 2013/2014 Ford truck (excluding Raptor and chassis-cabs), SUV or CUV (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Some eligibility restrictions apply on Qualifying Loyalty and Conquest Models and Eligible Vehicles – see dealer for full offer criteria. Qualifying Loyalty/Conquest Models must have been registered and insured (in Canada) in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months preceding the date of offer redemption. Qualifying customers will receive $1,000 (the “Incentive”) towards the purchase or lease of the Eligible Vehicle, which must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford dealer during the Program Period. Limit one (1) Incentive per Eligible Vehicle sale, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales if valid proof is provided that the customer is the owner/lessee of two (2) separate Qualifying Conquest/Loyalty Models. Each customer will be required to provide proof of ownership/registration of the applicable Qualifying Conquest/Loyalty Model and the ownership/registration address must match the address on the new Buyer’s Agreement or Lease Agreement for the Eligible Vehicle sale. Offer is transferable only to persons living in the same household as the eligible customer. This offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances. Taxes payable before Incentive is deducted. See dealer for details. ©2013 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2013 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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