Serving the communities of Rimbey, Bentley, Bluffton, Winfield, Alder Flats and Buck Lake
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014
Volume 16 Number 7
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Three running in Bentley byelection By June Norvila
Bookworms: Bluffton School Grade 1 students Lucas Paris, Colton Hunter and Morgan Wilson check out some books at the school’s book fair last week. The book fair has a great selection of children and adult books and is a major fundraiser for the school’s library. Treena Mielke Photo
Bentley residents are going to the polls again later this month to fill a town councilor vacancy left after the death of Councilor Cliff Knutson. Nomination Day was January 27. There are three candidates running for the spot: Cora Knutson, Greg Rathjen, and Raymond Williams. Cora Knutson, wife of the late Cliff Knutson, is a long-time resident of the area, has lived in Bentley since 1997, and is a past business owner. Greg Rathjen, a pastor and school bus driver, has lived in Bentley for 27 years, and has previous experience sitting on Bentley town council. Raymond (Ray) Williams, who has lived in Bentley approximately fifteen years and been a town business owner for twelve of those years, ran in the fall 2013 election and was runner up. A candidate forum hosted by the Bentley library Board is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18 at 7 p.m. in the Bentley Elks/Legion hall meeting room. There will be an advance poll on Saturday, February 22 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Bentley Drop-In Centre located at the back of the town office building. Voting Day is Monday, February 24 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., and is also at the Bentley Drop-In Centre. Voters are reminded to bring identification.
Winter festival to bring fun and excitement to Rimbey By Treena Mielke The cold, dreary month of February will be brightened somewhat with the fun and adventure of a winter festival. The festival, to be held Feb. 15, is a sure way to promote family fun, fresh air, exercise and socializing. Director of Community Services Peter Stenstrom said the town is partnering with the Christian School to bring the best ever winter festival to the community.
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For those who enjoy getting out on the slopes, a ski trip is planned to Medicine Lodge Ski Hill as part of the festival. The bus will leave from the Christian School at 9 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. Discounted rates of $35 for adults, $30 for youth and seniors and $25 for children under nine will be offered and include the lift ticket and bus ride. At about 3 p.m. activities will get underway at the Christian School in town. There will be supervised skating at the outdoor rink, tobogganing, creative snow
painting and someone will be on hand to teach participants the basics of cross country skiing. A barbecue will be set up and hotdogs and hot chocolate served. Later, a game of shinny will be organized at the outdoor rink. Stenstrom is looking forward to a great day with public participation. “In the past we have had a winter festival at different stations throughout town. This year we decided to have everything at
the Christian School. It is a great site and the skating rink and toboggan hill are already there.” No registration is required for the winter festival. However, those wishing to go on the ski trip need to register at the recreation office. Stenstrom said this year’s winter festival is driven by the recreation board as a way to promote healthy, family fun in the community.
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