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The Town of Rimbey had a crew working New Year’s Day at around 6 a.m. to clear roads that had become excessively narrow due to the last extensive snowfall. APN Photo
Snow removal high on priority list for new mayor By Treena Mielke When Rick Pankiw was campaigning for mayor last fall he promised snow removal would be high on his list of priorities. Unfortunately, he had no idea how much snow he would be dealing with. Meeting in the Review office for an interview during the last few days of December, Pankiw simply shakes his head when chatting about the amount of snow Rimbey has experienced. “We have done everything in our power to move the snow,” he said. “Now we are running out of places to put it. We have been dumping at the recycle, but that’s getting full.” While Pankiw did not know, offhand,
how much the town has exceeded its budget for snow removal, he said residents can rest assured that it has far been surpassed. “We continue to clear on an ongoing basis. We promised we would do our best regarding snow removal and we believe we’re delivering on that.” Pankiw encourages anyone who has questions or concerns about snow removal to call his cell at 403-783-9878 or stop by the town office. He said public works crews deserve kudos for their efforts to keep the streets cleared. He also noted that the Alberta Department of Transportation has promised to step up their snow removal policy on Hwy. 53
running through town. “They have told us we can schedule times for them to clean when we deem it a necessity,” he said. “We are grateful for that.” As he begins the new year as mayor, Pankiw is looking forward to completing the budgeting process and getting on with council business. He noted council will be working with a new CAO due to the retirement of Tony Goode. He said Goode has promised to stay with the town until the budget is completed, however a new CAO will probably brought on board later this month. One of the first tasks at hand will be to work with the new CAO to develop a plan
designed to attract new businesses to town, he said. He did not rule out tax incentives as a way to bring new business in. “I would be willing to look at anything that ads to the tax base bottom line for the town of Rimbey,” he said. Pankiw believes the incubator program encouraged by the chamber has potential. “I think it is a great idea. The concept is really good.” He said he has found the mayors’ meetings he has attended to be helpful and informative. “It gives me a chance to let everyone know we are open for business here in Rimbey,” he said.
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Christmas dinner provides fun and food for all who attended By Treena Mielke About 65 people celebrated Christmas together at the Rimbey Drop In Centre and a good time was had by all. Organizer Gayle Rondeel said the event turned out to be a top notch, fun affair with plenty of food mixed in with lots of fun, laughter and good, old fashioned visiting thrown in. “It was really enjoyable,” she said. “Everyone had a good time. People came for all kinds of reasons and they just had fun. And many of
the volunteers were the same as last year.” Volunteers cooked four 20-pound turkeys, two hams and all the trimmings that make a Christmas dinner special. Preparing the vegetables began Christmas Eve and Rondeel was back at the Drop In at 8:30 a.m. Christmas morning making sure preparations were underway. She said volunteers pitched in to help and things went really well. “It was a really nice atmosphere. Even when we discovered the corn was still in the freezer and it was almost time to eat, we just laughed. It
was no big deal. We made it work.” Using the drop in centre for the Christmas dinner was a good idea, she said. “They have the ovens there and the dishes and pots and pans. It makes it easier for sure.” She said there was more than $800 left over from last year and Buist Motor Products Ltd. do-
nated $250 this year to go towards expenses. A total of $535 was left in the donation box at the door. “We certainly have enough left to do it next year,” she said. Everyone who attended the dinner was encouraged to take packaged leftovers home.
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Look back, smile a little remember and move on I didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions this year. I blame my lack of resolution making on the snow. It has taken all of my concentration to get me and my Hyundai SUV from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’ and back again, all in one piece, Treena Mielke with nerves still intact. On The Other Side And that just gets me out of my subdivision. The road to work still looms many ice and snow covered miles away. That being said, New Year’s resolutions that don’t begin with snow; snow tires, snow shovels, snow removal, snow ploughs, snowflakes, snow angels, snow whatever, seem to have had little meaning for me this year. My attention, however, did waver slightly from snow this week due, at least in part, to the fact I wrote the year in review for the Rimbey Review. How cool is that? It’s difficult to capture a year in 78.8 inches of type, but, really, the written word is amazing, isn’t it! And, as I read the previous editions of the Review, I found myself remembering and all the remembering conjured up all kinds of emotions that really had nothing to do with snow. I remembered the 2013 New Year’s baby and the beautiful smile of the lovely young mom and how the dad looked all proud and happy and kind of shy. And, I remembered sitting in town council and watching councillors for the hundredth time wrestle with the issue of the library. And, once again, I heard the clock tick and watched their faces. Where were they going with this? I wondered. And I knew, as surely as I sat in the desk reserved for reporters such as my self, that beneath their banter and jokes, they were wrestling with the right decision, the best decision possible. And when I saw the front page picture of Canada Day with the young girl clutching the familiar red and white flag, I was reminded of the crowd and the laughter and the underlying pride that seemed to permeate Pas Ka Poo Park.
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Gift of sharing: Rimbey Lions Club visited Rimbey the patients at Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre on Christmas Day entertaining with songs and bringing gifts. Photo submitted
Proud to be a Canadian? No one said it. No one had to. It was there, in the miniature flags and the giant birthday cake and the quiet dignity of the Legion’s colour party. And then I read about how April was declared MS awareness month in Rimbey and, once again, I was taken back to the quiet courage of the people afflicted with the disease. And, in my mind my pen is flying across my notebook as I struggle to write their stories, to bring to light their struggles and, through the written word, let the world know about the every day heroes each and everyone of them are. And, then there was the election. Once again, I feel the tension, the waiting, the
anxiety. And, I remember as I watched the long lineups at the voting polls feeling something akin to pride as the people of Rimbey exercised their ‘freedom to vote.’ I finish typing in the last highlight and, much to my surprise, I find I have forgotten completely about the snow outside. 2013! It was a good year, I decide! And I realize the opportunity to look back for a brief look at what was brought me smack dab to the reality that change is continual. And same old, same old, really exists only in our minds. As I write this, I make my first resolution. Don’t get in a rut, snow or otherwise, but if you do, get out quickly!
Calkins looks forward to growing economy in Canada the agreement. Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins 2013 was the Year of Korea in has enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Canada, marking the 60th anniverholiday with his family, but as Janusary of the Korean War Armistice, ary unfolds he is gearing up for a including Canada’s contributions to new year and ready to face the chalhelp defend the country’s freedom. lenges and responsibilities of his job Canada and Korea enjoy a head on. healthy relationship and Calkins He is pleased with the direcsaid this relationship was further tion the government is taking and cemented during activities held last stressed that growing the economy year. One such activity involved a is the key to a balanced budget, not MP Blaine hockey game between Canadian cutting benefits and raising taxes. government officials and former “We need to live within our Calkins NHL’ers who took on visiting Koremeans and tighten our belts, but that ans on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. doesn’t mean cutting back on the Calkins said the hockey game services Canadians have come to was held in honour of a game played between expect.” Calkins is pleased the government has cracked Canadian soldiers and the Koreans on the Imgin River during the Korean War. down on crime. “Ironically, it was tied 12-12,” said Calkins. “I “There was some tough sentences handed out know that for sure because I scored the 12th goal. in 2013,” he said. Another highlight for the MP was the passing The development of the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement with the European Union of a bill creating a Canadian Korean Veteran Day was struck in principal last year and this is a very to be held July 27. On a lighter note, Calkins agreed the amount good thing, he said. He said in Alberta, businesses, workers and of snow received in Alberta has been incredible. their families, including those in sectors such as However, he believes Albertans can deal with it. “Albertans are so resilient, I don’t think we agriculture, energy, chemicals and plastics, industrial machinery and oil and gas will benefit from need to send in the army,” he joked.
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McLauchlin looks ahead with cautious optimism By Treena Mielke The chairman of Rimoka Housing Foundation is looking forward to the new year with cautious optimism. Taking a few minutes to chat before he went out to clear snow on Dec. 31, an activity most Albertans have been engaged in recently, Paul McLauchlin said he is looking forward to working with his new board. “I am quite happy with them all. It seems everyone is pulling together in the same direction and it should be a good year.” McLauchlin doesn’t believe a recent cabinet shuffle which saw Ken Hughes taking over from Doug Griffiths as minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs should make a difference regarding approval for a new senior’s lodge in Rimbey. “A need is a need,” he said. “I don’t see a difference and it’s on the list.” McLauchlin said approval for the lodge was Paul McLauchlin, verbally given in November by the assistant depu- Chairman of Rimoka ty minister of housing, Mike Leathwood. Housing Authority “It’s all verbal at this point,” he said. In the coming months McLauchlin expects a funding formula for the lodge will be realized and Rimoka will decide how much of the debt load they can realistically carry. Presently there are several puzzle pieces missing regarding the lodge proposal, he said, noting the land earmarked for the lodge has not yet been purchased, although the deal is closed to being completed. “There is a few final pieces of the puzzle to be put in place for sure,” he said. McLauchlin doesn’t foresee an increase in Rimoka’s requisitions to the towns of Ponoka and Rimbey and Ponoka County. He said 2013 was a good year financially with energy costs coming in slightly lower than anticpated and the provincial funding slightly higher than estimated. A new manager is to be hired for Parkland Manor in Rimbey and the position is now being advertised. “There has been lots of interest in the new position; very qualified interested persons,” he noted. The board of directors for Rimoka Housing Authority will meet with residents at Parkland Manor on Jan. 6 to discuss issues, concerns and plans for a proposed new lodge.
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Rimbey RCMP investigate Christmas Eve crime spree This week the Rimbey RCMP responded to 40 calls for service. Highlights include break and enter, mischief, drugs, stolen vehicles and other serious
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New Year’s Eve blaze: Rimbey Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire call at approximately 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 at a farm north of Rimbey on Hwy. 20 about a mile north of the Bluffton junction. The fire was extinguished by about 9:30 p.m. but the barn was partially destroyed. Firemen had to fight the fire while sinking into huge snowdrifts caused by snow coming off the roof during the blaze. APN Photo
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vehicles over the holidays in Rimbey and was charged with all four offences. The youth has been remanded in custody and is being held at the Young Offenders Centre in Edmonton. Hotel room searched Rimbey detachment also executed a search warrant on a hotel room in Rimbey where they seized numerous stolen items. A local 21-year-old male has been charged with possession of stolen property relating to several thefts from vehicles following the raid on his hotel room. New Year’s Eve search results in charges laid Your local detachment continued to pursue bandits and executed another search warrant at a residence in Rimbey on New Year’s Eve where stolen property was recovered. Items seized by police were from several local business break ins that occurred in recent months. A 32-year-old man, a resident of Rimbey, has been charged with eight criminal charges, including break and enter, theft of motor vehicle and possession of stolen property. The accused has been remanded in custody. Snowmobilers trespassing Police checked numerous recreational snowmobile users who were following the rules. However, some snowmobile enthusiasts are not obeying the rules regarding trespassing. You must ensure you have permission to access any private NEED A land regardless if there is a trail already through a field or not. Please, ask Check status of Government permission first. With Grants/Assistance each worth the deep snow, conditions are hazardous for $5000 or more going through a barbed CHECK BIG IRON’S SPECIAL DISCOUNT PACKAGE wire fence that is not visWorth more than: $5000 ible under the blanket of PLUS FREE “KONTINUOS SHOK” CHLORINATOR snow that is now several 10 YR. TIME PAYMENT PLAN O.A.C t NO DOWN PAYMENT feet deep. Be safe, always wear a helmet. Take an axe, food and survival gear with you. You never know when you may get stuck and walking out in snow up to your waist may not be View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions possible. Take a satellite online at www.1800bigiron.com phone in case you are in an area where cell phone coverage is poor and always tell a friend or family member where you are going sledding and when you expect to return. You do not want to be injured out there and know that there is no one in the world who has any idea of where you are! January 14 If you have any information regarding this or any other crimes, please call the local Rimbey RCMP Detachment at (403) 843-2224 or Crime Stoppers: January 25 PHONE: 1-800-2228477 #8477 on Telus Mobility January 31 *8477 on Rogers AT&T Crime Stoppers is a community program that does work! Do your part www.rimbeyauction.com and call now.
on Highway 22. A Dodge pickup truck lost control on the icy road and crashed. While police were on scene attending to the driver, several other motorists sped past the emergency vehicles without any attempt to slow down nearly causing another catastrophe. In Alberta, it is the law to slow to 60 km/hr when passing an emergency vehicle on the side of the road. Our officers, firemen and paramedics go the extra mile every day to help people in need and this law is in place to protect them so they can go home at the end of their shift to their families. Please slow down. Christmas Eve crime spree Unknown culprits went on a crime spree on Christmas Eve breaking into churches and businesses in Rimbey. The thieves targeted any cash left in the premises. Police are actively investigating the matters with the assistance of the Forensic Identification Unit. Several other towns in Central Alberta were hit as well, possibly by the same criminals, while Santa was busy delivering presents to those who were good. It is highly doubtful that Ol’ Saint Nick made a stop at these miscreants’ houses! Thieves rounded up Rimbey Mounties rounded up several thieves over the holidays. A 17-year-old male was arrested for stealing a car. The investigation revealed that he had allegedly stolen three other
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MLA Anglin pushes for change in 2014 By Treena Mielke
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“There has been a considerable amount Joe Anglin, MLA for of work done (towards Rimbey-Rocky Mouna new hospital) and tain House-Sundre, sees the mayor and council 2014 as a year of poshave done a great job,” sibilities, and he plans he said. to keep working hard to DEADLINE: In the new year, push for those possibiliAnglin would like to ties to become realities. see flood mitigation Distributed last Anglin stands by Distributed last happen in Sundre. his belief the 350-km week of January “We need action. week of January Western Alberta TransThere has been enough mission Line approved paperwork to build a MLA Joe Anglin last December which damn. Now we need will carry energy from action.” power generators in Anglin would like Genesee southwest of Edmonton to to see the Sundre mayor and councilLangdone, east of Calgary, is an inlors visit the Legislature in Edmoncredible waste of money. He is saddened because he believes Albertans ton to talk about the issue. He noted he had made the trip will continue to see their electricity previously with a committee formed bills skyrocket. “It’s a sad state of affairs. Costs to look at the flooding issue. The are still rising at an unrelenting pace. committee had brought along letters They are accelerating more than the from the public requesting some action, but nothing was done. actual cost.” Distribution of over 22,000 homes (over 72,000 readers) However, Anglin said a meeting Despite his concern about the transmission lines, Anglin believes may yield different results this time the Wildrose Party has kept the To- as a cabinet shuffle announced by SUPPLEMENT TO: Premier Alison Redford on Dec. 6 ries in line in some matters. 1⁄2 PAGE ....... $490 “As an Opposition, we’ve been has resulted in changes in the legis1⁄4 PAGE ....... $263 able to hold this government to ac- lature. Ken Hughes has taken over as countability.” STETTLER 3 COL. X 4” ... $165 As far as his own constituency, Minister of Alberta Municipal AfNDEPENDENT Anglin foresees some positive chang- fairs, replacing Doug Griffiths and 2 COL. X 5” ... $135 Robin Campbell is the Minister of es. PONOKA 2 COL. X 3” ... $105 A new senior’s lodge, in the off- Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, taking over the ing for some time, has been moved up All prices the government’s priority list, he said. position from Diana McQueen. new cabinet ministers. “There is a new application and include colour Anglin spent time with famthings could move rapidly. I’m very happy with the steps that have been ily in Montana during the last week of December. He is looking fortaken.” Anglin also said tremendous ward to being back at work in Janheadway has been done towards ap- uary and wishes everyone a very proval of a new hospital for the Town h a p p y , healthy of Rocky Mountain House. He said a needs study should be and proscompleted by next summer and then p e r o u s it will be in the hands of the minister. new year.
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Kayla Ormond dressed as an elf presents a Christmas gift to Jeannie Muddle, a resident of the longterm care at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre Photo submitted by Michael Jarmoluk
Senior grateful for help when she fell
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Worship Service 11:15 a.m. 4th Sunday of the month 5 p.m. Reverend David Holmes 403-843-2502
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Sunday 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church 11:30 a.m. Midweek Service - Wednesday 7 p.m. Ladies Meeting Friday 2 p.m. Pastor Reg Darnell 403-843-3336 (Office) 403-782-2694 (Home) 5038 - 49 Ave.
Church of the Nazarene, Rimbey Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. (on Radio 93.3 FM) 5214-51 Street, Phone: 403-843-2029 Pastor Grant Rainey
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY 5211 52 St., Rimbey
Service & Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 4th Sunday Family Service: 11:00 a.m.
Rimbey Lions Club brings cheer Dear Editor, On Christmas morning my wife and I were visiting our mother at the Rimbey Hospital when all of a sudden we heard the singing of Christmas carols in the hallways. We both looked and it was a group of people walking in and out of the rooms down the hallways of the hospital who were singing. In a very short time, they arrived at mum’s room and asked if they could go in and sing. We said “yes.”
Well, you should have seen the expression on our mum’s face when the singers came into her room and sang. The songs of Christmas were being sung by members of the Rimbey Lions Club who had given up Christmas morning to put a little joy into the lives of patients. Thank you, Lions Club. You do a wonderful job. It did bring tears to many people’s eyes and made one lady; our mother and us, very happy. David and Vivian Mulligan
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Dear Editor On Fri., Dec. 13 I slipped and fell crossing the street in front of the insurance office (in Rimbey). I would like to thank the fellow senior who came to my aid. May karma be upon those who drove around me, and decided maybe someone else would help so they could have a stress free weekend. I do hope you don’t have to think of your family members who may be falling and need help. The only man in Rimbey is the one who came to my rescue. Also, the two female ambulance drivers and the four men, (firemen) whom the ladies called to help them, because it was so slippery. They were afraid they might drop me. To bad the people who stopped to watch were not there to help me when I fell. The fact that I fell does not bother me. I usually find the motion up in the air quite humorous. Although, usually, at that point I do offer my assistance (if I see someone fall). Could I have a copy if anyone stopped to take pictures with their phone? Susan Browne
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2013 highlights and year in review By Treena Mielke Community dinner shows true Christmas spirit (Jan. 2) The community Christmas dinner was held at the Rimbey Legion with about 50 people in attendance. Daddy intuition right about New Year’s Baby (Jan. 8) Zachary Zane Kroetch was born at 9:34 a.m. Jan. 1 at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre and weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces. The baby was born to Jen and Dillon Kroetch. Use of poison to eliminate predators concerns biologist (Jan. 15) Myrna Pearman, site service manage of Ellis Bird Farm, was surprised to discover signs posted at the entrance of Town Creek Natural Area (south of Winfield) stating deadly poison baits had been set out to control coyotes and wolves in the area. Town Hall sold to library for $1 (Jan. 22) Council at its Jan. 14 meeting unanimously agreed to accept an offer from the Rimbey Library Board to purchase the town hall. Women’s conference coming (Jan. 29)
Diversity is to be the theme of the women’s conference coming in February
library board suggesting the board withdraw their offer to purchase and instead lease the town office building for expansion purposes.
Historical Society asks for funding Feb. 5 The society asks council for an additional $10,000. The decision to grant the request was deferred to budget time.
Renal dialysis group waits for response from inquiry (March 12) A Rimbey group has taken their concerns about rural patients who travel for dialysis in front of a formal inquiry, but so far no word has been received regarding their case.
Cutter parade held (Feb. 12) The Rimbey Sleigh, Wagon and Saddle Club held its annual cutter parade Feb. 2 at the Rimbey Rodeo Grounds with perfect weather and snow conditions. About 30 sleighs took part in the show.
Young service dog finds new home in Bentley (March 19) Carla Schneider’s beloved service dog, Gus died suddenly and her new service dog, Nikolas has now come to live with Carla in Bentley.
Library expansion met with negative review (Feb. 19) Reuben Giebelhaus approaches council with his concerns about the expansion of the library. Ag industry leader chosen for farm board (Feb. 26) Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has appointed Brenda Schoepp to a three-year term to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) board of directors Lease offer on hold (March 5) Council has agreed to take no action regarding a letter from the
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Absence of voting poll questioned By Treena Mielke
Boxing day fun: Medicine Lodge Ski Hill near Bentley was a busy place on Dec. 26 with skiers waiting to go up the lift and the car park full. The abundance of snow this year is good news for the hill which operates on natural snow and is run by volunteers. APN Photo
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February 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & March 1, 2014 Dinner at 6:30 PM | Show at 8:30 PM TICKETS ON SALE: Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the hall. Doors open at 8:00 AM. Ticket sales start at 10:00 AM $30.00 per ticket. Limit of 10 tickets per person Pancake and sausage breakfast $3.00 Proceeds to the cast party. For information call 403-843-2647
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A letter to the editor by Andy Gillespie, a resident of long term care at the Rimbey Care Centre, regarding the absence of a voting poll at the long term care facility, has resulted in some answers, though any changes are too late for the last election. In his letter, Gillespie voiced a concern that there was no voting poll at the hospital for the long term care patients to cast a ballot in October’s civic election. “Why do they have an advanced poll at the (Rimbey) Lodge which will give anyone in the Lodge a chance to vote yet the long term facility does not qualify for a polling station”? Gillespie asked in his letter. Gillespie forwarded the letter to Doug Griffiths, the former Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. In a written reply, Griffiths said the decision as to whether to provide additional opportunities to vote at a municipal election rests with each municipal council.
“The Local Authorities Election Act is the provincial legislation which provides a framework for municipalities to conduct municipal elections. Provincial and federal elections are conducted in accordance with the specific provincial or federal legislation that applies to them, he said in his letter. The LAEA contains provisions for the returning officer, who is appointed by municipal council, to designate one voting station for each voting subdivision in the municipality. The LAEA further prescribes that a municipality may establish other methods of voting by passing a resolution, but is not required to do so. Some of those methods include advance voting stations, institutional voting stations such as hospitals and seniors facilities and special ballots such as mail-in ballots. “The LAEA will likely undergo a thorough examination before the next general municipal election,” Griffiths said, adding that Gillespie’s comments have been noted.
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WATTS 1933 - 2013 Mr. Robert “Bob” Charles Watts of Red Deer, formally of Bluffton, passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice on December 21, 2013 at the age of 80 years. His last days were filled with precious time spent with family and close friends. Bob will be missed by his son Dean (Brenda) Wa t t s a n d d a u g h t e r G i n n i e (Doug) Algar; grandchildren J a s o n , C h e l s e a , K e r r y, Shandra and Dustin. Also to cherish Bob’s memory are his partner Thelma Galisky and her sons Bob (Keri-lynn), John (Twyla) and grandc h i l d r e n C o n n e r, C a m e r o n a n d D y l a n . B o b w a s predeceased by his wife Iris (nee Makofka) in 1990. A more detailed obituary with information regarding a Celebration of Bob’s life will follow in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bob’s honor may be directed to the to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer AB T4R 3S6. Condolences to Bob’s family may be emailed to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca.
MEANINGFUL MEMORIALS Funeral Service Red Deer 587-876-4944 KOBLE, Joy Doreen 1941 - 2013 Joy Doreen Koble, 72, of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the Rimbey Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by Tom Ford of Rimbey, her children; Max (Joyce), Chris, Darcy (Deb), Lynn (John), her grandchildren; Jennifer (Bud), J.R, Danyelle (Johan), Scott, Jim (Andrea), Lisa (Tim), Shane, Kaitlyn, and Graham, great grandchildren; Charlotte, Alexander, Lincoln, and Zander, sisters; Phyllis, Shirley, and Pat and one brother Ron. She was predeceased by her father, Chester Taylor, her mother Ruth Taylor, husband Frank, son Ross, brothers; Johnny, and Gale, sisters; Mary, and Vernus. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rimbey United Church, Rimbey, Alberta. Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society #101, 6751 - 52 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4K8, or the Rimbey Hospital Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta, T0C 2J0. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca. WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”
ADELINE NESBITT Our heartfelt thanks for all of the support and generosity from friends and family in the passing of our dearest mother and wife, Adeline Nesbitt. Thank you to all who had a part in or came to Mom’s memorial service, sent cards, phoned, and spoke such kind words about a lady who was always kind herself. Lastly, a very special thank you to the wonderful staff who cared for Mom through her battle with MS and to Mom’s dear friends who faithfully visited. Sincerely, Bill Nesbitt and family.
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Looking back on highlights of 2013 in Rimbey Continued from Page 9 Budget ready (April 2) Residential taxes went up by 1.5 per cent and the average tax bill show only about a $31 increase. Commercial taxes in Rimbey this year have increased by 2.55 per cent and an average commercial tax bill will show an increase of about $258.34. Budget meeting results in accusations (April 9) A public budget meeting held April 3 brought up grievances, insinuations and accusations from the past. Bluffton students participate in session from space (April 16) Forty-one students from Bluffton School traveled to the Telus World of Science April 9 to participate in a live question and answer session from space with Chris Hadfield. Resident concerned about sodium level in water (April 23) Mary Leighton wants the public to be aware of the high level of sodium in the town’s water. Plebiscite called for library expansion and relocation of town offices (May 7) After an onslaught of opposition to its plan to accommodate the library’s need for expansion by relocating the town’s offices to the Provincial Building, council has decided to let the voters make the final decision. Second annual hot air affair held (May 14) Rimbey’s second annual Hot Air Affair experienced many cancelled flights due to high winds. The event was well attended, however, and some people enjoyed the experienced of a hot air balloon ride. Highway re-alignment cut from provincial budget (May 21) Paving of the Highway 12-re-alignment around Gull Lake and Bentley won’t be happening anytime soon and is not on the province’s three-year plan. Man rescued from Gull Lake (May 27) Rescuers saved a Sylvan Lake man after his sailboat capsized and he spent 90 minutes in the chilly waters of Gull Lake May 21.
in the town office relocating to the provincial building. A total of 264 people said yes. Council rescinds motion (June 18) At its regular meeting June 10, council unanimously agreed to rescind a motion made by Coun. Paul Payson earlier this year to sell the town administration building to the Rimbey Municipal Library Board for $1. Draft rec pan looks good (June 25) The findings of a company hired to look at the overall recreation picture in Rimbey to create a future master plan are good news for the town. Bus driver competes internationally (July 2) Rimbey School bus driver Tammy Freerksen is one of two conventional school bus drivers from Canada who will attend the International Safety Competition in Tulsa, Oklahoma July 20 and 21. Sod turning held (July 9) Lacombe County and the Town of Bentley hold a sod turning ceremony for a new fire hall scheduled to be completed in the winter. Royals entertain (July 16) Red Deer Royals were part of the Town of Rimbey’s parade July 13. A good crowd showed up for the colorful and exciting event. CARA Rodeo held (July 23) Rimbey’s CARA Rodeo held on the weekend was a huge success and local businesses participated in sidewalk sales and decorated their premises. Medical museum opens (July 30) The medical museum, which took three years to raise funds for, is now open and features a complete set of dental equipment and an operating table from the Rimbey hospital. Sailboaters rescued (Aug. 6) Sailboaters had to be rescued from their foundering craft July 28 when a storm whipped up waves of more than a metre high on Gull Lake. Steel for ag centre to arrive next month (Aug. 13) Cement pilings for a new ag centre are to go in and steel for building is to arrive Sept. 16.
Rezoning application denied (June 4) A second rezoning application by Keith and Glenna Spelrem has been denied, even though the couple promised to fork over a healthy chunk of change collected from the now defunct tax incentive rebate program.
Search ongoing for wartime bomber (Aug. 20) Two gentlemen from Michigan, U.S.A. plan to come to Rimbey to check out a rumour that a B-25 Mitchell aircraft may still be in the area.
Public votes against library expansion into town office (June 11) A non-binding plebiscite held June 3 saw 361 people vote against the library expansion into the existing municipal building resulting
Toxic water advisory (Aug. 27) Alberta Health has issued an advisory for Gull Lake to not drink the water, swim in the lake and avoid contact with algae on the shoreline.
Big Foot Strikes (Sept.3) The Big Foot Car Crusher was a crowd favorite on Aug. 25 at the racing oval. The truck was driven by Rick Long from St. Louis and sponsored by Parkland Automotive Repair from Rimbey.
Rick Pankiw is elected mayor with 528 votes. Jack Webb is back in council with 725 votes followed by newcomer Einar Olsen with 665 votes and Mathew Jaycox with 648 votes. Incumbent Paul Payson, who captured 625 votes, will serve another term.
Rimbey prepares for fall election (Sept. 10) Donna Tona, senior corporate consultant and vice-president operations of Transitional Solutions Inc., held an information session at the Rimbey Community Centre to provide information about running for municipal politics.
Walking trails competed (Nov. 5) Walking trails are completed and well used and CAO Tony Goode said they will be maintained in the winter, weather permitting.
Gaming café gets green light from council (Sept. 17) A proposed Internet gaming cafe has received a green light from town council. Mark Steeves spoke to council about his business plan at the Sept. 9 meeting. County wants Rimoka’s Bethany Group removed (Sept. 24) The majority of Ponoka County council was hunting for the termination of the Bethany Group’s contract to severe ties between the group and the Rimoka housing Foundation. Mayoral race as candidates come forward (Oct. 1) Rick Pankiw announced he will run against Mayor Sheldon Ibbotson and six candidates will vie to fill four councillor positions. Matt Jaycox, Einar Olsen, Dave Karroll, are running against incumbents Paul Payson, Jack Webb and Gayle Rondeel. Political forum held (Oct. 8) A political forum is to be held at the community centre allowing mayoral candidates and council candidates to express their opinions and answer questions. Negotiations continue between Rimoka and Alberta Municipal Affairs (Oct. 15) Communication between municipal affairs and Rimoka Housing about a multi milliondollar aging in place facility for Rimbey is continuing and a revised proposal is soon to be reviewed. Negotiations continue between Rimoka and Alberta Municipal Affairs (Oct. 15) Communication between municipal affairs and Rimoka Housing about a multi milliondollar aging in place facility for Rimbey is continuing and a revised proposal is soon to be reviewed. Community building project (Oct. 22) The chamber of commerce is throwing its support behind a community building project geared towards helping individuals create a positive foundation for the town in which they live. Newly elected council begins duties (Oct. 31)
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Rimoka holds organizational meeting (Nov. 12) The organizational meeting of the Rimoka Housing Authority saw Paul McLauchlin reinstated as chairman and mayor Rick Pankiw and town councillor Mathew Jaycox as town of Rimbey representatives on the board. Chamber looking for interest in incubator program (Nov. 19) The Rimbey Chamber of Commerce is putting feelers out to gauge interest in a project designed to put life into the downtown core. The incubator project is running successfully in Rocky Mountain House. Gibson Energy continues to deal with old oil spill (Nov. 26) Gibson Energy has an oil spill occurring from a pipeline in the Rimbey area 90 per cent completely cleaned up and officials said the clean up should be completed next spring. Encana begins using town’s wastewater (Dec. 3) A one-year pilot project in which Encana purchases wastewater from the Town of Rimbey is due to expire at the end of the month, however, changes are it will be extended. Slomp named as top man for Canada’s National Farmer’s Union (Dec. 10) A Rimbey area dairy farmer has been named to the Canada’s National Farmers Union’s top post during the NFU’s four-day annual convention ending Nov. 20 in Ottawa. Food bank volunteers ready to help out (Dec. 10) Due to generous and caring volunteers, the Rimbey Food Bank will make up Christmas hampers for those in need and given out a few days before Christmas. Rimbey Ag Society receives gift from Province (Dec. 24) The Rimbey Ag Society received $125,000 grant to go towards the new Agrim Centre. Rimbey high school scuba divers train for Costa Rica trip (Dec. 31) Rimbey high school students are training for a scuba diving trip to Costa Rica in March.
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2011 DODGE RAM 1500
2008 FORD F250 XLT
Stk.#T0226A
$
$
Stk.#T0090B
$
2009 VW PASSAT 2.0T
Stk.#L0220 ONLY 33K
$
2008 FORD F150 XTR
Stk.#L0237 4X4
$
2008 MAZDA 3 SPEED
2011 KIA SOUL SPORT
2007 JEEP CHEROKEE SUV
OVER 200 USED AVAILABLE
Stk# T0449A DIESEL
Stk.#L0272 ONLY 8K
32,995 or 237 BW
$
49,950 or $357 BW
$
$
USED US ED IIS S BA BASED BASE SED SE DO ON 6 60-84 60 0 84 4M MONTHS ONTH ON THS TH S DE DEPENDING DEPE PEND PE NDIN ND ING IN G ON Y YEAR/5.9%/0 YEAR/5 EAR/ R/5 /5 9% 9%/0 9%/ /0 D DOWN/ALL OW WN/ N/AL /AL ALL LLL OA OAC. O OAC AC S SOM SOME SO OME OM O ME VEHICLES VEH VEHI VE V HIC HICL HI C EES CLES CL S NO NOT N OTT EEXA O EX EXACTLY XACT XA ACT CTTLY LLY A AS S IL ILLUSTRATED ILLU LLU LUST US STRA ST RATE R RA ATTE AT TED D
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VERN MCLEOD
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