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Fish-free weekend draws in families Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Several of the anglers had never lifted a fishing rod in their lives, but it didn’t stop them from taking advantage of the opportunity provided by the Kids Can Catch event held at West Stettler Park on Saturday, July 12.

The event is held every year by the town, Fish and Wildlife Alberta, and as of last year, the Alberta Conservation Association. Rods, reels and bait are ready for the swarm of kids and parents who come out to try fishing for the first time, or just together as a family.

Year-round, kids under 16 do not require a licence to fish, but since the event itself is planned to take advantage of one of two ‘fishfree’ days in Alberta, where a fishing licence is not required. The other day falls in February, near family day.

This year, the event drew in more than 30 people, according to Lee Penner, Parks and Leisure Services director for the Town of Stettler.

“We had all ages, individuals and families,” Penner said. “If Mom showed up, she could fish too.”

The town had 21 rods and reels ready for use, but some brought their own, Penner said.

“We caught a few fish,” Penner said, but he noted that even those who didn’t catch one had plenty of fun.

“We ran to help anytime help was needed, whether it was a tangled line or a caught fish,” he added.

Ken Kranrod is the vice president for the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA), and has been involved with the Kids Can Catch event

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This youngster holds on to his pike, also known as a jackfish, caught from the pond in West Stettler Park during the Kids Can Catch event on Saturday, July 12. The event helps remove barriers to first-time anglers by providing rods and reels for use. since its inception with the ACA. The ACA has partnered with several communities to support existing fishing events, like with Stettler, or has started up new events in communities where they don’t exist, like in Fort Saskatchewan or Ponoka – where the ACA is in the process of getting a Kids Can Catch program off the ground.

“Events vary, but build on a central theme of removing barriers to fishing and spending time outside as a family,” Kranrod said.

“What we hear is parents saying ‘We’re so busy nowadays, thanks for the event!’ So much is scheduled today, between sports

and dance and school, that families just don’t take time to go fishing.”

In the case of the Stettler fishing event, the ACA came on board to lend support to an existing event, and has worked with the town and with Fish and Wildlife, through conservation officer Todd Ponich, to help bolster the event with advertising and funding.

Though the event had a good morning turn out, the sunny and hot weather made catching fish in the afternoon difficult as the fish weren’t eager to come out of the shade, so the event wrapped up early.

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Gerlitz returns to Stettler as new assistant CAO Robin Tarnowetzki INDEPENDENT REPORTER There has been some shake-up in the Town of Stettler recently, with Rob Stoutenberg retiring as CAO and Greg Switenky taking his place. The newest addition is Steve Gerlitz as assistant CAO, who started at the beginning of June.

Gerlitz is no stranger to Stettler, since he worked with the County of Stettler and County of Paintearth for about fourteen years in total. From there, he went to Camrose, where he worked as county administrator for 11 years.

“I thought it was time for a change and I knew with Rob Stoutenberg retiring and Greg moving up into the town manager’s position, that this position would be open,” Gerlitz said. “I thought it would be a good fit. I love Stettler, and I thought I’d love to come back to Stettler.”

While he was with the county of Stettler, he began as a financial clerk and from there went into accounts payable and accounts receivable, and then held various positions such as tax clerk, development officer, payroll clerk, and assistant county administrator.

“I was really, really excited to be moving back to town,” Gerlitz said. “My wife and I are presently going to be building a house in Stettler and making our family here.”

He has an educational background in business and local government administration from Red Deer College and University of Alberta. He decided to make a career out of local government because of his interest in the community.

“I was a member of the Elks in Stettler and I’d seen some of the projects that were going on with the Elks...and I’ve always had an interest in community organizations,” he said. “I thought being in local government would put me a step forward in that direction.”

Though he said the biggest learning curve was getting up to speed on the town’s projects and learning how the staff interacts, it hasn’t actually been that difficult for him. He is looking forward to most working on the skate park.

“I love looking at spreadsheets and numbers and budgets. Working as county administrator in Camrose, I was on the other end and dealing with the bigger picture stuff, and in this job I’m more into the financial management of it,” he said.

His favourite part of the job is just working with the people in the community and at the town office, and so far it’s been a good experience for him.

“Love the job,” he said. “The work is really, really good, I’m starting to get into it now, and I’m looking forward to the 2015 budget. Greg has been wonderful to work with and council has been great. Stettler has a great staff that is dedicated to all the residents of the town.”

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Local constable front and centre at next week’s musical ride Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER It was just a bit more than a year-and-a-half ago that Const. Zachary MacMillan packed his bags and closed up shop at the Coronation RCMP detachment, the detachment that covers Halkirk and Castor, and headed to Ottawa to join the Musical Ride.

Now he’s coming home to his old stomping grounds, and he’s looking forward to seeing the familiar faces from the communities and the detachments with which he worked.

“We worked hand-in-hand almost daily with the Stettler RCMP, and it will be great to see them again,” MacMillan said. He noted that one of the new recruits training for the Musical Ride this year, Sarah McQuarrie, was stationed in Stettler before joining the ride.

McQuarrie won’t be performing this year, as it takes

about a year of training before the recruits actually perform in public.

MacMillan spent five years, starting in 2008, in Coronation, and though his life has changed dramatically in the time he’s been gone, the news that he’s returning to the area has made him feel like he never left.

“I can’t believe it’s been a year-and-a-half,” he said.

The 26-year-old constable, who originally hails from near Goose Bay in Labrador, said he’d always wanted to ride horses and joining the Musical Ride seemed like a good way to do it.

“I’d not have a better chance,” he said. “I figured I’d try it when I was young.”

The Musical Ride performs in Stettler on July 22 at the Stettler Agriplex. MacMillan said he’ll be “front and centre,” and he’s eager to show off the skills he’s learned since leaving Alberta.

Cops put pressure on drug Bad behaviour sends possession and trafficking Stettler man back to jail Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Police have been putting pressure on local drug dealers in the past month, resulting in rash of drug-related arrests of local distributors.

In the past two weeks, Stettler RCMP have made seven or eight drug-related arrests, according to Const. Tim Hogg. All arrests stemmed from “significant possession or possession with intent to traffic” investigations.

The arrests were all of local individuals, 18 to 35 years of age, Hogg noted.

Though the Town of Stettler doesn’t have a significant drug problem, there are drugs in the community and one of

the substances police are starting to see more of is methamphetamines, also known as meth or crystal meth.

“Meth is starting to become a problem,” Hogg said.

The drug increases the amount of dopamine in the brain, which leads to a pleasurable feeling. People on methamphetamines are often energetic, unable to sleep, and happy at first, but longterm use can develop anxiety, confusion, insomnia, and violent mood disturbances. Paranoia, hallucinations and delusions are also possible, such as the common feeling of insects crawling under one’s skin – which is why many addicts scratch their skin until it bleeds.

Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER A Stettler man is learning that not taking the conditions of release seriously while awaiting trial comes with consequences, as on July 11, he was sent back to jail and will be there until at least Aug. 12.

Dylan Edward Zimmer, who was arrested last year, has since been charged with five counts of failing to comply with conditions, two counts of failing to comply with undertakings, and one count of obstructing/resisting a peace officer, stemming from a series of events in the past months.

He appeared, in shackles, at the Alberta Provincial Court in Stettler on July 11.

Crown Prosecutor John Barharustani said that since the accused had allegedly violated his conditions so many times, in light of the most recent incidents, he would have to prove he deserves a chance at bail, a process called reverse onus.

Baharustani went through the alleged violations that caused Zimmer to be back in court, including an incident when police stated he wasn’t at home after the court-imposed curfew.

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Stettler goes Hollywood for Jersey Boys premiere Robin Tarnowetzki INDEPENDENT REPORTER Red carpet, paparazzi, movie stars, and an after party…these words together usually mean “Hollywood”, but in this case, it was Stettler.

A portion of 51 St. was blocked off for attendees, and the night kicked off with a wine and cheese reception at the Legion, where people could check out vintage cars before the movie started.

“It was super,” said organizer Don Lynn. “We had a great committee, the entire community jumped on board with this. The enthusiasm from the community was really neat.”

The event raised about $10,000, to be split between the Stettler and District Music Festival and William E. Hay performing arts programs.

Attendees could walk the red carpet and get their picture taken in a tent, for the full Hollywood experience.

Michael Lomenda was spotted in the crowd greeting people and catching up with people he knew from his time in Stettler.

“Answering the questions post-show, hearing my dad’s speech, meeting some of the awesome kids of my high school peers, reconnecting with some of the incredible teachers who supported me along the way, driving with Mr. (Malcolm) Fischer’s amazing vintage wheels, meeting Mayor Richards; it was all so overwhelming in the best way possible,” Lomenda said.

He had said in a previous interview that he enjoyed attending premieres because he’s watching with peo-

ple who really love movies. It’s hard to believe that any other audience was more enthusiastic than those at the Jewel Theatre, who clapped and cheered when Lomenda sang or spoke, or when his name appeared on screen. There were cheers when his name showed up at the beginning, when he first appeared, when he first sang, and when he sang and danced with the rest of the actors over the closing credits. They also cheered at the conclusion of an incredible rant delivered by Lomenda’s character, Nick Massi, to fellow Four Seasons member Tommy DeVito.

“I turned about fire engine red every time people applauded when I sang or showed up on screen,” Lomenda said. “It makes me simultaneously smile huge and well up a bit. It’s such a cool feeling, that sense of love and support. I’m so grateful for it.”

After the movie – which got a standing ovation from the appreciative audience – Lomenda went to the front to answer MICHAEL LOMENDA questions, and he was clearly feeling overwhelmed by the support.

“I’m going to take a selfie,” he said, turning his back to the audience and taking a picture with the phone.

He answered questions about what Clint Eastwood was like, whether he would sing a bit, and what it was like to attend a premiere.

The night was capped off with an after party at the Legion.

“The LA premiere was awesome, the New York premiere was awesome, but the Stettler premiere takes it all,” Lomenda told the audience.

It makes me simultaneously smile huge and well up a bit.

It’s such a cool feeling, that sense of love and support. I’m so grateful for it.

Michael Lomenda answers audience questions at Stettler’s premiere of Jersey Boys on Friday, July 11.

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No gifts for Taryn – she asks for others to help animals instead Robin Tarnowetzki INDEPENDENT REPORTER Most five-year-olds look forward to their birthdays because of all the presents they’ll inevitably get. But Taryn Davies instead asked for donations to Stettler’s Animal Haven Rescue League in lieu of gifts.

“I think that it’s nice for the Animal Haven,” Taryn said.

Her friend Zoe Norman did the same thing on her birthday, so when Taryn’s mom Amber Hunt suggested it to her, Taryn was on board.

“It’s nice of her,” said dad Quinn Davies. “It’s good. She doesn’t need any more toys.”

“Pretty selfless thing you did there, Taryn,” said aunt Amber Davies.

Taryn ended up getting donations from about 20 people, and was able to give Animal Haven food, toys, and about $300 in cash. Animal Haven thanked her and let her play with the foster puppies.

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Secret dealings victimizing environment Mustafa Eric The most watched spectacle in the world, World Cup 2014 has ended with another piece of history being written as Germany became the first ever European squad to win the title in the Western Hemisphere.

The event will also be remembered for several other interesting stats and features: the highest number of games decided in overtime/ penalty shootouts, equaling the record for the highest number of goals scored in a World Cup in addition to spectacular scoring by Lionel Messi and Thomas Mueller among others, and the disastrous showing by the host nation Brazil which led to the firing of manager Luiz Felipe Scolari as soon as the tournament was declared over.

Among all the hype and excitement, the World Cup has stolen a lot of attention from what could otherwise have been a comprehensive discussion on the massive damage inflicted by extreme weather phenomena, both nationally and globally.

We just came out of one of the longest winters in living memory in Canada followed by massive flooding in the prairies with resulting damage said to be in the tune of $200 million.

In North America, two successive hurricanes ripped through the United States within a matter of weeks also touching down with less strength in Canada’s Atlantic provinces while Typhoon Neoguri, one of the strongest ever recorded in the Pacific Ocean just passed by Japan without causing much damage.

About seven months ago another typhoon,

We have to face the fact that Canada has become one of the worst polluters of the environment since the oil sands of Athabasca began to be exploited.

Haiyan, brought about huge loss of life and massive damage in material terms and was just forgotten about after dropping from the headlines in a matter of weeks.

It should now be obvious to any sane person that the increasingly extreme climate events are the results of human activity due to the fact that we have been upsetting the balance of the nature, polluting the environment and the atmosphere and changing weather patterns.

It is a pity that the Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who described the science behind the climate change theories as “crap”, may have to be persuaded to the contrary by the owners of the vineries in his own coun-

try who have lost massive plots of land to the global warming where they could previously grow the grapes to produce their world renown shiraz brands, In the meantime, our own federal and provincial governments are understood to be playing some dirty tricks behind our backs to allow big oil to make more money while ignoring all the concerns regarding climate change, global warming and environmental pollution, as you can read on page 11 in a column authored by an insider who happens to be knowledgeable about what secret deals are being cooked behind closed doors.

We have to face the fact that Canada has become one of the worst polluters of the environment since the oils sands of Athabasca began to be exploited and unless strict guidelines are put in place, it will only get worse.

The cost of production of one barrel of crude oil is about 50 cents in Saudi Arabia and roughly around $50 in the oil sands area of Athabasca. Big oil is producing bitumen there at this level of cost without having to pay more for the environmental care that is required. Any more restrictions on the environmental pollution levels will mean more expensive production and less profits, which both big oil and our governments hate to see.

Unless we, the electorate, wake up to the facts and stop the victimization of the environment for higher profits from the oil sands, we will have to bear the shame of being collaborators in the process before the generations that will inhabit the earth after us.

Sage grouse issue needs proactive approach Last year the federal government issued its first ever emergency order (EO) to protect the Sage grouse, an endangered species that lives in the southeast Alberta and Southwest Saskatchewan area. There are only about 100 of the birds left and the expectation is that they could soon become extirpated from that specific area. However, the Sage grouse species is far from going extinct, there are many thousands living just across the border in Montana.

The reality is that the EO has more to do with environmental political mischief than any concern for the fate of the Sage grouse. Green lobby group lawyers found a clause in the federal endangered species act that allowed for an emergency order to protect a species that was in eminent danger of going extinct in Canada. The lobby groups threatened to sue the federal government if they did not issue the order. Rather than deal with a lawsuit that had bad political optics, the Feds weighed the political consequences and counted votes. They found the issue probably involved fewer than a thousand folks who were going to vote Conservative anyway. Compare that to the public relations and urban media hysteria from losing a lawsuit to protect a pretty species of bird from perceived rapacious oil companies and cattle barons. Any political strategist would know what to do.

Politics is merciless and in this case the livelihood of a few ranchers and some oil well operators is a small price for the Conservative government to pay to keep pesky green group lobbyists off their back for a seemingly minor issue. However, ranchers in the area see the EO as a threat to their traditional cattle grazing practices. They anticipate government enforcers will

Ahead of the heard WILL VERBOVEN be demanding costly changes that will increase their costs and possibly take away their grazing leases, all to protect a few Sage grouse in an area covering hundreds of thousands of acres. The fact that the grouse is at its northern range and may no longer be adapted to the area is ignored by the EO. The first casualty in this matter is common sense, that’s just how politically motivated issues work. The fact that tough cold winters, increased predation, limited food sources, competition from other grouse species and other factors may be the cause of the demise of the Sage Grouse is to be ignored. The fact that the Sage grouse exists in abundance right next door in Montana is also of no consequence.

The other reality is that unless the government receives letters or a petition from at least 50,000 outraged citizens (preferably from Ontario), they will not consider rescinding the EO. The issue involves Alberta which can be easily ignored by the feds being they are mostly captive Conservative voters. So what could those affected landowners realistically do to avoid the worst case scenario, that being what the green groups

want, complete termination of all cattle grazing and oil industry activity in the area. They need to take a more proactive approach, they need to accept the EO and find ways to moderate their worst fears. They need to take charge of the issue and put forth their own proposal to save the Sage grouse. Align that with a positive political strategy and they could outflank green groups, who are masters at inventing problems and giving governments positive ways to look good at resolving them.

The first step is to announce that local landowners will be taking the initiate to establish an oversight committee to re-establish the Sage grouse in the area. Invite all stakeholders to participate including green groups and governments. Those that refuse will be put on the defensive. The next step is to announce that extensive research is the only way to establish a scientific road map for Sage grouse preservation. Obviously the One Four Ag Canada research ranch which is in the middle of the affected area would be the centre of grouse research. It would be difficult to oppose such research particularly in light of so much anecdotal evidence as to why the grouse has disappeared from the area. More research is usually a compromise approach for government bureaucrats to cool off and delay controversial decisions.

Time is becoming a factor as busybody green groups, having won the first round, will be pressing the feds to enforce onerous regulations on land owners and lease holders. Without a solid positive alternative Sage grouse preservation strategy, ranchers will soon find themselves losing any influence on the future of the land so critical to their livelihood.

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The sky’s the limit for Stettler-area kids Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Children from Stettler attending the United Church/St. George’s Anglican Church’s vacation bible camp were headed to the “SKY” this year, as the theme, “Up, up, and away we go” took them on sky-themed adventures throughout the week.

Children aged from four to 11 were split into three different flight crews, each guided by teen attendants Jacob Hill, Elyse Gibson, Kayla Gibson and Robin Yaremcio, according to Barbara-Lynn Goodwin, coordinator of the VBS. There were four flight stations for each crew to visit during the day.

The Flight School station, led by Brooke Torgerson, saw kids take part in “parachute skydiving,” blind man’s puzzle, “Owie, owie, out,” giant bubble blowing and rope skipping.

At another station, Sky Creations, Kersti Shoemaker helped flight crews make handcrafted stars, tropical birds, butterflies, and 3D clouds.

Children at Aviations Investigations, led by Charlotte Chase and Sue Stratulate, flight-tested fizzy rockets, hovercrafts, catapult paper airplanes, straw airplanes, balloon rockets and wooden planes.

Finally, at the last station, the Sonic Snack station, crews made snacks – layered parfaits, mini barbells and “troubled hearts.”

All five days of Sky Camp also included stories and music, led by Pam Blake and Goodwin respectively, and daily worship led by reverends Caroline Langford and Jan Richardson.

Each day had its own theme, and the activities at the stations and the snacks were centred around this theme, Goodwin explained.

Special guests included Howard Fenske and Ray O’Hara, who brought two

remote control aircraft and shared their stories of remote control flying, and

Bethany Cyr who artistically painted rainbows, birds, butterflies, and bugs

on the campers faces.

“By week’s end the campers had constructed a

model airplane and rocket ship from giant cardboard boxes and created a 15’ mural of the sky, complete with sun, moon, stars, rainbow, raindrops and

snowflakes,” Goodwin said.

The items will be on display for the remainder of the summer at the Stettler United Church Hall.

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tler RCMP checked at the accused home on June 30, Baharustani noted, and the mother of the accused advised the constable he was not home. A short time later, the constable received a phone call from Zimmer, who allegedly informed the constable he had been at home doing laundry, and his mother had not realized it.

An hour later the constable came to Zimmer’s home to do another check, and his mother again said he was not home. At this time, the constable entered the residence and checked the laundry room, and noted the washer was dry and the dryer was cold.

Police checked again on July 1, during curfew period, and the accused was not home. Zimmer turned himself in to police on July 6, and the laundry excuse earned him a charge of obstructing a peace officer.

The accused shows “a consistent pattern of breaching his conditions,” Baharustani told the courts.

“The pattern of repeated breaches...shows disregard for the Stettler RCMP.” Baharustani said the lack of respect shown for local police is a significant factor in the Crown asking bail on the previous charges be revoked, and part of why it was contesting the current request for bail on new charges.

The accused pleaded guilty earlier in the year to the charges that caused the conditions, with his sentencing scheduled for Aug. 12.

Though the counsel for the accused told the Court that the time in jail waiting for the hearing on July 11 had been a “slap to the head,” Judge Reimer decided in the end to revoke bail, citing the repeated disregard for conditions, and the attempts to evade being caught disobeying his conditions, as cause.

Zimmer’s next court date will see his sentencing on Aug. 12.

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Crazy Daze again brings fun and excitement to community Robin Tarnowetzki INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler’s annual Crazy Daze took over the town on July 9-11, with many events and sales taking place over those days.

The Stettler Downtown Business Association (SDBA) invites West Coast Amusements to set up in Stettler every year, and other businesses and organizations take advantage of the fair by having other events and sales.

“It’s another event which keeps people active and out and about in the community,” said Stacey Benjamin, who works for the Board of Trade. “It also helps on Main St. for the shopping, keep it local, so people are able to go downtown and shop and find good deals as well.”

Inter Pipeline and the Stettler Rotary Club both fundraised for the skate park during the days, and former Stettler resident Michael Lomenda was in town for the Jersey Boys premiere on Friday, July 11.

The Stettler Independent held its annual pancake breakfast on July 11, and despite the fact that staff ordered as much food as they did last year, with a phenomenal response from the community, sausages ran out quickly.

But the biggest draw was the midway, which was set up at the fair grounds. Attendees could test their skill and try to win prizes, eat snow cones or cotton candy, and of course, ride the rides.

“I think it’s important that we have the midway in Stettler,” said Kurt Baker, a member of the SDBA. “Self-servingly, to keep people in town, but also to have local events that create lasting memories for families.”

Stettler kids had the most of the excitement and the fun that Crazy Daze brought to the town July 9-11 as part of Stettler’s annual event.

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Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths I once conducted a wedding ceremony on Friday the 13th. Obviously the loving couple was not superstitious about the day.

The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia. This word is derived from three Greek words meaning Friday, thirteen and fear. It is supposed that this day is unlucky and that there is a strong propensity for bad things to happen on it. Some people are so affected by paraskevidekatriaphobia that they avoid business transactions, traveling and may even shirk normal everyday activities on Friday the 13th. The next Friday the 13th, by the way, will occur on February 2015.

Theories abound as to the origin of this superstition. One speculation incorporates two ancient superstitions; 13 is an unlucky number and Friday is an unlucky day. Put the two together and you have Friday the

13th.

Another superstition claims that having 13 people seated at a table (i.e. the Last Supper) will result in the death of one of those at the table. This superstition adds that Jesus was crucified on Friday. Incidentally, Jesus wasn’t crucified on Friday, but even if He was, the Lamb of God offering His life for mankind is anything but bad luck.

A third theory alludes to the arrest of the Knights Templar. King Philip IV of France secretly ordered their arrest on Friday, October 13, 1307.

Another more fantastical view involves Frigga, the Norse goddess of love and fertility, whose name means Friday. When Christianity came to her country, she was denounced as a witch. She later assembled meetings with 11 other witches and the

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was released on Friday the 13th, October 1970. Four of the 12 Friday the 13th movies were released on Friday the 13th as was at least one of the Harry Potter movies.

The phobia surrounding Friday the 13th has no place in the life of a Christian. The “fear nots” found in Scripture are applicable to 365 days of the year. In fact, some have mistakenly said that the phrase “fear not” is used 365 times in the Bible. (Actually it appears 82 or 83 times).

Christians should avoid any superstition about Friday the 13th (and superstition in general for that matter). It is simply an uninformed, irrational false notion rooted in fear. Anything, good or bad, can happen on any day or any date.

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People ask me all the time if spontaneous cracking sounds in their joints is okay. My answer: It is actually very healthy- as long as it is not accompanied by pain. If you hear a cracking sound, chances are you will also immediately feel a relief of tension and tightness in the area.

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If it is the sensor battery and not low tire pressure, the symbol will likely flash, either at first and then turn steady, or remain flashing, whereas a TPMS symbol that’s illuminated and only steady indicates low tire pressure (each vehicle manufacturer is slightly different in the way it flashes to indicate a TPMS component failure). Either way, your vehicle needs to come in to Kal Tire for inspection.

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Governments selling out our rights for 30 pieces of silver

By John Bennett TROY MEDIA COLUMNIST Anyone who knows me knows I’m not good at keeping secrets. I particularly don’t like governments working in secret.

They feed us a lot of malarkey about why things are done in secret, but you can bet nine times in 10 the real reason for secrecy is bad.

Here are two government plans developing in secret everyone should know about.

At a secret location in Ottawa this week 400 delegates from Pacific Rim countries are negotiating the Trans Pacific Partnership,

the latest “free-trade” deal our government says we just have to have. Last January, some of the sections of the draft agreement showed up on WikiLeaks, including the environment chapter.

The contents have fired up our U.S. cousins because the language appears to violate a U.S. law requiring all trade deals signed by the U.S. to apply the same terms and conditions on environmental issues as they do to commercial issues.

The leaked environment chapter has unenforceable language on the environment and strong rules for commercial issues. Why? Because a number of coun-

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tries, including Canada, opposed stronger language to protect the environment.

This is just one reason we should be concerned with “free-trade” agreements.

Our first concern should be loss of sovereignty. Multinational corporations promote these deals because there are always clauses inserted to protect them from democracy or, as they would say, “arbitrary government action”. In reality, it means things like forcing Canada to pay damages to U.S.-based Ethyl Corp for banning a gasoline additive banned in the United States or demanding $1 billion from Costa Rica because

the Costa Rican people rejected a mining project.

The Trans Pacific Partnership has an added insult to democracy. It will force countries to guarantee the construction of energy export infrastructure. Canadians are being asked to accept that Northern Gateway, Kinder Morgan and EnergyEast pipelines are beyond the ability of either the federal or provincial governments to stop. In fact, the federal government is selling out our rights for 30 pieces of silver.

No wonder the negotiations are done in secret.

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Strathmore man takes bull-riding event at Calgary Stampede Robin Tarnowetzki INDEPENDENT REPORTER Former Stettler resident Scott Schiffner won big at the Calgary Stampede on Sunday, July 13, bringing home $100,000 for winning the bull-riding competition.

“It’s damn sure exciting for me to be that close to home and win that much,” Schiffner said. “It makes the rest of the year go a lot smoother, that’s for sure.”

Twenty bull-riders qualified and then competed in a tournament-style event. The riders were split into two groups of ten, and the top four from each group competed again on Sunday, while the bottom six competed on Saturday in a wild card day. Schiffner was one of the top four, and ended up beating out his competitors with a score of 89.5.

“I’ve been in a little bit of a slump before that going in, hadn’t been winning a whole bunch, but you always find a way to win it

somewhere like that, when that much is on the line,” he said.

Other competitors came from all over Canada, Brazil, Texas, and Utah. When Schiffner won, his daughters went on stage with him, which was exciting for them.

“They were probably the most excited of anybody, that’s for sure,” he laughed.

Right now, he doesn’t plan to do anything special with the money, just use it for paying bills and making land payments.

As a champion, he can buy into the competition again next year, which he plans to do.

Schiffner has been competing in rodeos professionally since 1998, and got into rodeos while SCOTT SCHIFFNER growing up in Stettler.

Now, he estimates that he spends 100 days away from home while competing, and travels 60,000 km. a year.

This is his 13th year competing in the Stampede.

“Calgary treats us really good,” he said.

“It’s nice to stay somewhere for four, five days. Took my family in and that. It’s always one of the best rodeos in the world.”

It’s nice to stay somewhere for four, five days. Took my family in and that. It’s always one of the best rodeos in the world.

Mobile mammography service set to stop in Stettler next month New machines more comfortable, says coordinator Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER One of the best methods to detect breast cancer in women is coming to Stettler next month, courtesy of a mobile mammography unit operated by Alberta Health Services.

The mammography unit takes a specific type of x-ray of the woman’s breast, one which makes it easier to see any tumours.

According to Harmony McRae, the community coordinator for the project, a woman’s breast is like “a bag of marbles;” when held up, the marbles come together making it hard to see, but when laid flat on something and compressed, it becomes much more clear.

For women between the ages of 50 and 74, who are most at risk of developing breast cancer, the program provides opportunities to have the screening done in the home community rather than heading to Red Deer.

The program will see women 75 or older, as well as women between 40-49, but for the latter age group a written letter from a health care provider would be needed, according to McRae. The process is simple: women with appointments arrive and fill out a questionnaire, change into a medical robe, and have

the procedure performed. Roughly two weeks later, they will receive a letter with the results.

The mobile mammography trailer will be stationed in Stettler on Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, and Aug. 11-13. Appointments must be made ahead, and can be booked by phoning 1-800-667-0604. McRae said there will be about 275 appointment slots, and while some have already been claimed, there’s still plenty available.

The number can also connect residents with staff who can answer questions and provide information.

The program, called Screen Test, provides access to cancer screening for hundreds of women in rural parts of the province where mammography is not readily available, Health Services stated in a press release.

The earlier the detection of cancer cells, the better the chances for recovery and the less chances of invasive measures, such as a mastectomy, in which breast tissue or the entire breast is removed.

McRae said the procedure is “definitely not comfortable,” but said it is rarely painful. The amount of discomfort varies between patients, but McRae noted the newer machines used by the two travelling units are more comfortable than the older units.

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River conditions lead to bad tasting, smelling water in Stettler No threat to health, says town

Independent NEWS Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler residents turning the taps this week may notice that the water has a certain unpleasant odour or taste, but it isn’t anything that puts their safety at risk, the Town of Stettler said.

Despite the smell and unpleasant taste to water coming from the community’s taps, there’s no health risk due to the treatment methods and testing in which the town engages, Melissa Robbins, director of operational services, stated in an email.

“The water was, and continues to be, safe to

drink,” she wrote.

“The town treats water from the Red Deer river, which is a continually varying water source with respect to quality,” she explained in an e mail.

Factors such as flooding, low water, algae blooms and up-river contamination can all affect the quality of water used by the town.

This means the town is constantly monitoring not only the safety of the water processed, but also smell, colour and taste. At times, adjustments are made to try to compensate for the odour, taste and colour of the water, but water leaving the treatment plants is safe to drink, meeting provincial guide-

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lines and regulations. Tests are done daily to be certain of the water’s safety.

When the town’s staff noticed the smell and taste issues on Sunday, July 12, the town adjusted the treatment method to hopefully clear up the problem. Adjustments were completed Monday morning, Robbins said. “(We) expect the quality to be improved within a few days,” Robbins wrote in her email.

The last time the town experienced water problems of this sort was three years ago, Robbins noted.

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Almost $400 raised for new skate park Robin Tarnowetzki INDEPENDENT REPORTER As part of the annual Crazy Daze celebrations in Stettler, the local Rotary club put on a garage and bake sale to raise money for the Stettler skate park, but it is not likely to be repeated any time soon.

“It’s good for youth in the community,” said Rotary president Scott Pfeiffer in reference to the cause, the skate park. “It’s great physical activity and lets them keep busy.”

He added that it would attract young people from other communities to Stettler as well.

The sale, which attracted about 150-200 people in a few hours, was put on in conjunction with the Inter Pipeline barbecue, which was also used as a fundraiser for the skate park.

“We thought we’d put the events together,” Pfeiffer said.

The sale, which was masterminded by Pfeiffer, took about three weeks to organize. The items came mostly from Rotarians, but also from some private citizens who wanted to help out as well.

This is the first time the Rotary club has run the sale.

Though it raised about $400, Pfeiffer said it probably wouldn’t happen again because it’s “too much work for too little money.”

Through various fundraisers, the Rotary club has earmarked some $5,000 to go toward the skate park.

continued from page 11 Hold that applause and hear the rest of the plan. Our friends at CAPP (Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers) negotiated a nifty deal with the Alberta government to mitigate the cost to oil sands producers.

In return for accepting a higher carbon tax, the oil companies will get a slackening of the rules on cleaning up the tailings ponds at the oil sands mines. This will neutralize the cost of the carbon emissions but at great risk.

The tailings ponds are an ecological time bomb. One scientist told me a single leak into the Athabasca River could kill everything downstream. They hold millions of gallons of highly toxic contaminated water.

When CAPP was asked about the arrangement its spokesperson said “no comment”.

This arrangement puts thousands of lives at risk in a cynical attempt to manipulate public opinion.

So two very reckless plans are being negotiated in secret and you and I are supposed to trust our best interests are being looked after. I hate secrets.

Rotarians Keith Ryder and Scott Pfeiffer man the tables during a garage sale to raise money for Stettler’s new skate park.

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Great things are happening at Stettler’s own Kal Tire. With more than 20 years of service to the local community, the location is now under new management.

store manager, is proud to now be operating this location after spending the past eight years working with the Innisfail Kal Tire Team.“My team and I are very appreciative to all the loyal customers of Kal Tire and I am looking forward to meeting everyone.”

For Travis, being a part of the community is essential to operating a business like Kal Tire.“Kal Tire has been in Stettler since 1993,” he noted.“Lots of kids remember coming here and eating popcorn with their dad while they’re waiting for tires, and many of those kids grew up to have their first jobs with us,” says Randell. “My family and I are excited to be a part of a business that puts a great deal of value in strengthening the communities they operate in.”

Among the changes coming to Stettler’s Kal Tire are new tire and wheel balancers that will allow the team to work on larger, more modern wheel assembly’s and assist them in providing a broader variety of services to their customers. Additionally, new hoists will enable the Stettler team to perform more thorough inspections on their customer’s vehicles. Travis and his team are reminding customers that now is a great time to get your car ready for your summer vacation. Ensuring tire air pressures are at their correct inflation level, performing brake checks, and conducting inspections on your tires before that all important road trip, are just some of the free services you can expect from the Stettler Kal Tire team.“Stop in and say hello to the already familiar faces at the store,” says Randell.“We are proud to be offering the same great service customers have come to expect from any Kal Tire location.”

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Congratulations to Layne MacGillivray on stampede success Rose Koenraadt & Dorothy Anderson HALKIRK HERALD

Ellis and Brenda Smith from Calgary were recent visitors to the Koenraadt farm. The Smith’s came to see where Ellis’s grandfather once farmed. He was F.L. Smith and farmed the Koenraadt’s home quarter from 1904 to 1943, his story is on page 718 of the Halkirk Home Fires book.

Friends and family were at the Vockeroth farm to wish happy birthday to both Terry and Peggy. Peggy was celebrating the big 60 and Terry a few years older than her.

Congratulations to Layne MacGillivray and his team family who captured his first career Calgary Stampede day money on night # 6. Layne ended up in the top 16 which guarantees him a spot in the 2015 rangeland derby.

There were 100 folks present on Saturday evening as the

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members of the Howe family gathered at the Falun Hall near Pigeon Lake for a pot luck supper. It is believed that this is the 65th time that the descendants of William Thomas and Christina Howe have held their yearly reunion. This year’s threeday event was hosted by the Bogath family.

Rheal Labelle’s daughter, Brenda, from Cornwall, On. has arrived to spend an extended holiday in Halkirk.

Forbes Morrison from Vancouver is spending the summer with his grandparents, Kent and Evelyn Johnson. He is helping around the farm and playing a few ball games.

On Saturday, Halkirk had a large group of motorbikes go through the town, making quite the sight of the weekend.

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Keep reading until the jokes, you won’t regret Well, prepare your campers and your ball gloves, because the Rumsey Sports Days are ready to get going this weekend. The first game will be Friday night and continue on all weekend long with lots of other things to see and do.

There will be a pancake breakfast both Saturday and Sunday morning. A delicious roast beef supper on Saturday night at the hall with a dance to follow at the Agriplex. The concession will be run by the Grad class of 2015, so make sure you give them some support as well. There is even a hint of rain in the forecast and what is a ball tournament without a bit of rain, just kidding.

I do hope for some rain before this weekend because it is getting awfully dry out there. I know most everyone (including us) have their hay cut and in the process of baling it up but, boy, are things turning brown quickly.

Elaine Weisse was happy to pass on to the community that their son, Paul and his wife, Karen have given birth to a beautiful little girl on June 26. She weighed in at 6 lbs 4 oz; just right.

June 26 also marks Elaine and Warrens’ 38th anniversary. This will bring their grandchild count to a total of nine, but is only their second granddaughter, so HIGHWAY 12 WEST the boys still rule. I would 888-782-4544 say that they really got their

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money’s worth in grandchildren out of the their original three. Congratulations, Elaine and Warren, and Paul and Karen.

The Rumsey Ag Society will be passing out farm safety kits at the Sports Days because of a grant they received from the provincial government and our tax dollars. This grant is a farm safety and youth development safety program to promote safety on the farm. There will be safety glasses, ear plugs, eye wash bottles in each kit. I think I overused the word ‘safety’ in this paragraph, but you get the point, right? If you don’t pick one at the sports days, stop in at the library to get one.

The ag society members are calling on all community members to pitch in on the removal of shingles from the curling rink roof and strapping starting Monday, July 28.

Every hour of volunteer time counts as dollars towards the grant that the ag society has already received, so it is important that anyone who can spare an hour or two would be greatly appreciated. The contractor will start the following week to put up the tin so things will come together quickly.

Call Kent for more information at 403-368-3733.

I am happy to report that Gwen Hampton is now home with her family enjoying the farm life; so glad to have her back in the community. continued on page 17

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Keep reading... continued on page 16 I would also like to extend my prayers to Tom Anderson and Doris Cawiezel as they begin their journey toward healing. You have the whole community behind you.

Angie Walker and Joe VanStraten would like to extend an invitation to all the community to their wedding dance on Saturday, July 26, so mark your calendars for this.

My jokes of the week are, of course, centered around baseball: so enjoy: One day, the Devil challenged the Lord to a baseball game. Smiling the Lord proclaimed, “You don’t have a chance; I have Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and all the greatest players up here”. “Yes”, snickered the devil, “but I have all the umpires.”

How about this one: A man walks into a bar with a dog. The bartender says, “You can’t bring that dog in here.” “You don’t understand,” says the man. “This is no regular dog, he can talk.”

“Listen, pal,” says the bartender. “If that dog can talk, I’ll give you a hundred bucks. “The man puts the dog on a stool, and asks him, “What’s on top of a house?” “Roof!”

replies the dog. “Right. And what’s on the outside of a tree?” “Bark!” says the dog. “And who’s the greatest baseball player of all time?” the dog says, “Ruth!” “I guess you’ve heard enough,” says the man. “I’ll take the hundred in twenties.” The bartender is furious. “Listen, pal,” he says, “get out of here before I belt you.” As soon as they’re on the street, the dog turns to the man and says, “Do you think I should have said ‘DiMaggio’?”

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Stettler’s U18 girls’ soccer team brought home a silver medal and the fair play award from provincials in Edson on July 11-13.

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Stettler U12 boys return home with pride but without medals Mustafa Eric INDEPENDENT EDITOR Stettler’s U12 boys team

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tion and skill at the provincials in Three Hills over the weekend, but luck was not on their side and while they returned home without medals, their heads were certainly held high as they were confident that they had played their hearts out.

The first game of the provincials on Friday afternoon July 11, was an easy ride against Ardrossan as the Stettler boys easily surpassed their opponents with a Cole Nichols of Stettler U12 boys attempts to start a counterattack on the Edson Red net 4-0 win.

In their Saturday game against during their game on Sunday morning, July 13 as Gabe Miles(left) and Frank Philipsen Bonnyville, they were again the (in the background) observe the play. Stettler boys lost the game 2-1. better team on the pitch and won Photo by Mustafa Eric, Independent Editor the game with a score of 2-1.

On Sunday morning, July 13 Despite the lack of any medals the Edson Blue team proved to be a the game it was an unfortunate loss.

U12 boys also played the sec- coming come, coach Wildeboer was tough nut to crack. The opponents grabbed and held a 2-0 lead until the ond Edson team, Edson Red for the happy that the boys had improved so last 10 minutes of the regulation when bronze medal game and lost again much along the season.

“I think played extremely well and the Stettler boys cranked up the pres- with the smallest of margins, by a they lived up to the expectations,“ he sure and managed to reduce the lead score of 3-2.

Wildeboer said the loss of one of said. to one point. In the remaining min“They improved immensely, we utes of the game, there was shot after their key players, Dylan Hilburn, to shot taken by Stettler boys and one of injury on the second day of the tour- didn’t see a lot of potential at the bethem was deflected from the cross bar nament was a key factor in the disrup- ginning of the year, but they held tostealing the local squad from a chance tion of their game plan. He said Dylan gether as a team and played as a team. had a concussion serious enough to They are one of the best U12 teams I to going to the penalty shoot out.

Coach Steve Wildeboer said after stop him from playing against Edson. have seen.”

U18 girls “above and beyond” this year Robin Tarnowetzki INDEPENDENT REPORTER The U18 girls’ soccer team brought home the silver and the fair play award at this year’s provincials in Edson on July 11 to 13.

This marks the second silver medal in a row for the U18 girls.

Stettler won against Carstairs with a score of 3-2 and Hinton with a score of 10-0; tied 1-1 against St. Paul and lost their final game to Edson with a score of 4-3.

“The girls had a fantastic season,” said coach Shelley Davis-Hall. “They didn’t lose a game until their final game in provincials.”

MVPs for the tournament were Kennedy Fisher, Breanna Davis-Hall, Carly Armstrong, Georgia England, Katie Monaghan and Jillian Broemeling.

The U18 girls were the only team out of Stettler to win a fair play award at provincials. For each game played, the referees look at the team’s sportsmanship, coaches, and everything that happens during a game, and then give a score out of 10. Out of four games, for a possible total of 40, the U18 girls received 39 points.

“They had no cards all weekend,”

Davis-Hall said. “Not a yellow, not a red, nothing…they were so disciplined; it was amazing.”

Though the tournament was rough on the girls, with one player getting a swollen black eye from hitting her head, they still went out and did their best without complaint.

“Every single girl was sore and injured,” she said. “You name it, we bloody well had it, and they all played through it…there wasn’t one girl on the field that didn’t have something.”

Davis-Hall is losing a lot of players after this year, and she said that any incoming players will have big shoes to fill.

“Anybody coming up behind them, they’re going to have to do a lot of work to get to where these girls are,” she said.

“They had to work their behinds off to get to where they were.”

Davis-Hall found it difficult to pick any standout moments in a season of standout moments.

“I can’t pick one thing out, I can’t pick one player out,” she said. “They’re all amazing. Every girl.”

In the 2014 season, U18 girl scored 105 goals, 14 goals against, 18 shutouts, 22 wins, 2 ties and 1 loss. In addition, they won three gold medals and

one silver medal.

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games, including a terrific comeback in their final Sunday match against Drayton Valley.

The weekend didn’t open so great for the local boys who, on Saturday, July 12, played first against Cochrane and lost a hard-fought game with a final score of 17-13.

Despite the initial loss, the boys rallied, coming in swinging hard and catching well in their afternoon game against the Northeast Zone North Stars (Edmonton).

“We mercy’d them after six innings,” head coach Kevin Burkhard said. After five innings, if a team is ahead by 10 runs, the game ends before the end of its seven innings, he explained, as it’s very unlikely – and in some cases, where there are maximum runs per inning rules in play, impossible – to catch up.

In this game, the boys sent the Edmonton team packing with a final tally of 14-4.

Sunday, July 13 dawned sunny and warmed up quickly, and by the time the Stettler boys took to the field for their afternoon game, families, friends and baseball fans were sitting under whatever shade was to be had.

The game started out rough for Stettler, who found themselves trailing the team from Drayton Valley with a wide margin, in risk of being mercy’d as they’d done to the Edmonton team the day before.

“We were down 14-6 going into the bottom of the third,” Burkhard said.

The tide turned against Drayton,

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Stettler took advantage of weak pitching to win the game against Drayton Valley on Sunday, July 13. Here, the Drayton Valley catcher scrambles after a loose ground pitch to home plate, while Stettler’s Zach Duncan makes a break for first. however, when they ran into a series of problems with their pitchers. The ground pitches and bad catches gave the Stettler team the opportunity they needed not only to catch up, but pull ahead to win with a final score of 2217.

“They had some issues with the pitching mound,” Burkhard said. “It gave us a chance to get some guys on

base, and they were able to steal quite a few.”

It’s the first time the boys have competed at the competitive level, having previously played at the community level, which is not as fiercely competitive, Burkhard said. “(The Stettler team) did great,” he said. “They’ve improved like you wouldn’t believe. It’s great to watch, and they’re all pulling together, cheering each other on.”

He said several of the players are finding themselves in fixed positions now, and have become more MERCHANDISE MANAGER - A major retailer in Stettler Alberta is looking for a Merchandise Manager. If confident in how to react in you are an energetic, career minded retailer, with a strong work ethic and Supervisory or Management their area of the field, which experience you may suited for this exciting opportunity. This is a great store for you to hone your skills has helped the Stettler team as a Manager and retailer working directly for the hands-on Owner in a positive work environment. This is a fast paced store in a growing market. The successful applicant must desire to further his/her skills improve significantly. and experience in order to obtain a more elevated managerial position. A strong preference will be given The provincials take place to an individual who is willing to relocate in future in order to grow his/her career.

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The big weekend is approaching fast The August long weekend is just around the corner and everyone here in Big Valley is scrambling to get all the preparations completed for our big centennial/homecoming celebration. So much has been accomplished already, yet there is still so much left to do. A big thank you to the Big Valley public works staff for working so hard on all the extra projects needed to get ready in time for all of our visitors. Thanks to Jim Paul, the office and library building has a fresh new coat of paint and it looks amazing. The Friends of the Library Society and the library staff are in charge of finishing the touchups to the stairs and railings. We’re still waiting for the last bit of chain which is on back-order to finish up the Memorial Park upgrades, and we have found someone who is willing to tackle the paint job on the park’s pumpjack. Thanks again to Shaman Energy and to the Big Valley Legion for their donations to this project. Fresh paint, fresh flags, fresh plantings…it’s all starting to come together.

There are still tri-fold boards available to anyone who would like to create a display of their family history. These displays will be set up at the Legion over the anniversary weekend. Stantec Engineering has donated

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an e-reader as the grand prize for our geocache treasure hunt. Thanks to Chad Mailer for helping make this treasure hunt happen.

The Centennial Wi-Fi Park is almost complete. The flowers are starting to fill in the new planters and the trees and shrubs are holding their own in this heat, thanks to a dedicated watering program. We’re patiently waiting for some parts to arrive so we can complete the pergola. Special thanks to Wilf Dressler for all his hard work with this park so far. He committed a great deal of his time and energy to dig a whole lot of holes through the hard gravel and clay for our trees and shrubs and the pergola posts. He also supplied a lot of his own tools to help make this build a whole lot easier. We couldn’t have done it without him and we could never thank him

Young volunteers (l-r) Cordelle Rotvik, Katherine Stillinger, Ainsleigh Lucki, Zander Carbonneau are helping to give a facelift to Big Valley in preparation for the centennial festivities.

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enough. Thanks also to Dennis Johnson and Tammy Rotvik for giving us their precious free time and “manpower” to help when we needed it most.

Several of our local artists along with group of enthusiastic kids have been hard at work for weeks on our village murals.

Touchups were needed on some of our much loved murals and new paintings have been added to some of our “blank” spaces.

Lots of fishing trips over the past week Farmers in the district are busy with haying operations in full swing.

The hot, dry weather is ideal for curing the hay but the grain crops and pastures are in desperate need of a rain. Most reports are that hay yields are down from the past few years.

Kate Woelk enjoyed a 10-day visit from her aunt and uncle, Coral and Allan Grimwood, from Dryden, Ont. Vern Boehlke from Westbank, B.C. was in Castor for a wedding.

While in the area, he visited some of his Endiang relatives, including his sister Velma Gore, who has been spending a few months this summer visiting with relatives here.

Several folks from the district were away on fishing trips last week. Rob, Rhonda and Hunter Maginn travelled to their cabin at Fishing Lake, Sask. to enjoy some fishing fun.

Bob and Janet Campbell, Brian and Theresa Christie, along with Brian’s sister and her husband Shelly and Keith Mattson of Redcliff, had an enjoyable fishing trip to Cow Lake near

Rocky Mountain House.

Miles and Lynne Jones returned home Sunday from a week-long fishing excursion with friends at Moose Lake, in the Bonnyville area of northeastern Alberta.

Rod and Debbie Grams enjoyed camping and fishing at the Blood Indian Creek Reservoir south of Youngstown and reported a successful catch.

Some of those who weren’t in the hay field or away fishing took in some of the Calgary Stampede.

Among those attending were Endiang’s Ken and Eleanor Schultz, who have been long-time supporters of the stampede. Ken has attended 72 stampedes at Calgary and Eleanor attended about 10 less. Not sure if that is a record, but it is an extraordinary amount of stampedes to attend.

Heather Keith was honoured with a bridal shower at the Byemoor hall on Saturday evening. She was showered with many beautiful gifts. Heather and Dustin Derrick will be married

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on August 23.

Petrussa Farms is celebrating 100 years as a family farm on July 26. The Petrussa and Jones families extend an invitation to all to join them in marking the farm’s centennial. Plaque presentations are at 2 p.m. followed by a supper at 5 p.m. and a dance and fireworks will cap off the evening. The festivities will be held at the Petrussa homestead southwest of Byemoor where Adam and Paige Jones live today. Peter Petrussa homesteaded the property in 1914 and he and his wife Emilia raised seven children there.

Their son Ernie Petrussa owns the land today.

Are you enjoying your summer?

Summer seems to be and feels good after such a long winter. Farmers are busy haying and families on vacation. Enjoy a safe healthy summer.

The Donalda and District Ag Society will host the 33rd annual Fall Fair on Saturday, August 9 at the community hall, this event will start with a pancake

breakfast 9 a.m. and run until 3 p.m., celebrating “International Year of the Family Farm”. Along with the fair, seek out tours of the museum, creamery and railway station, looking at the past history of Donalda and district.

Mark your calendar for another drive-in-movie in the coulees on August 23,

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Birthday greetings go out to Kayla Berry, Arnold Jones, Taneesha Boyson,

Ben Hofer, James Tanguay, Margaret Warner, Pat Dinsmore, Shaeffer Smith, Caliagh Andres, Jase McCarthy, Kevin Kittler, Linaya Sehlstrom, Kathy Nattestad, Don Helmig, Mary Anne Awe, Patricia Fisher and anyone else celebrating a birthday this week.

Happy Birthday!!

They have also been creating some wonderful photo cutouts which are to be set up all around the village during our celebration weekend. These paintings are almost complete and they are looking fantastic.

Thanks to Alice Faye Watts, Rose Johnson, Vivian Hulley and all the kids (Ainsleigh, Cordelle, Katherine, Zander, and Soren) who have dedicated their time and artistic talents to paint these wonderful creations.

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AHORNER Mr. John Ahorner of Botha passed away on July 7, 2014 at the age of 85 years after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Lodz, Poland on June 2, 1929, the youngest of three children to Johann and Martha Ahorner. He immigrated to Canada in 1952 and obtained his citizenship in 1959.

He was a carpenter by trade and took great pride in his work on the Revelstoke Bridge before settling down in Calgary.

In 1970, John along with his family, his wife Katie, and children Susan and Brian moved to Carstairs to begin farming. In 1976 they purchased land in the Botha area where they continued farming.

John had many stories to share with his grandchildren... the adversities he faced in Poland during World War II and then his new start in Canada after the war.

He treasured the trips down south with Katie and their close friends. John lost his wife in 1992 and continued to farm with his son Brian until 2001 when he sold the farm and retired in Botha. He then spent many happy years with Josie Hunter going on fishing trips and being involved with the Botha Seniors Activities Club, where he enjoyed floor curling, carpet bowling and visiting with his fellow seniors. He liked keeping busy working in the yard and garden. Most of all he cherished the serenity of country life.

He will be dearly missed by his son Brian Ahorner of Innisfail; daughter Susan Dunbar of Calgary; grandchildren: Ryley of Innisfail, Stacy (Darian), Jeffrey and Kristina all of Calgary; great grandson Donovan; his special friend Josie Hunter of Botha; his chosen family Della (Marvyn) Harris of Botha and Trent Campbell (April) and family of Botha; as well as many dear friends.

Graveside service was held at Botha Woodland Cemetery on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 1:00 PM, followed with a luncheon at the Botha Senior Centre, served by the Botha UCW. Memorial donations may be made to the SHSF - Stettler Health Services Foundation or the Woodland Cemetery, Botha, Alberta c/o Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0. Sympathies may be forwarded to the family by signing the guestbook at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com.

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In Loving Remembrance Sylvia May Webster, 1943 - July 12, 2013 We miss you, mom (Sylvia), we miss you so The days that used to be, not long ago We would hear you call across the yard In your garden not so far Doesn’t seem right that you’re not here To talk to and hold so dear If we could have you for one more day We would tell you all that we wish to say That you’re our hero, even now as before We realize all we had taken for granted and more Please know how much we love you and ache For the day we’ll meet again at heaven’s gate Until then, we’ll carry you close in our hearts Not for one day will your memory part Watch over us all as we seek to live best The legacy you left of grace and kindness Forever Loved, Allen, Lori & Family, Larry & Family

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AN ALBERTA OILFIELD company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals & lodging provided. Drug testing required. 780-723-5051.

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ATEK Developments is currently looking for EXPERIENCED Steel Stud Framers and Drywall Installers for long term commercial work.We offer hourly and sub-contract work, competitive wages, as well as benefits.

To apply email atekdev@telusplanet.net or phone 403-342-4885 BURMAC MECHANICAL requires a F/T PLUMBERS HELPER No experience required, will train. Benefits.

Fax resume to 403-742-1609 or apply in person to 6118 50 Ave, Stettler F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo.

Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca

Has Opening for all positions! Immediately.

All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement, (No GDL KPA PRESSURE licenses) and First Aid. SERVICES LTD. We offer competitive requires licenced heavy wages & excellent benefits. duty/automotive mechanic.

Please include 2 work Excellent remuneration reference names and and benefits package. numbers.

Fax resume to Please fax resume to: 780-621-1818. Email 403-264-6725 kpapress@telusplanet.net Or email to: or mail to Box 6357, Drayton tannis@treelinewell.com Valley, AB, T7A 1R8.

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CAMERON BAY HOLDINGS INC. o/a McDonald’s Restaurants in Red Deer, Alberta (Gasoline Alley East and West) requires a full time Restaurant Manager for each location.

Wages are between $51,000.00 to $55,000.00.

Managers are responsible for full operation of the restaurant, including but not limited to hiring and training of staff, running all programs, attending meetings, scheduling, ordering, ensuring safety standards are met, handling customers issues and must be able to work within budgets and understand profit and loss statements.

Both Restaurants are 24 hours and person must be flexible in their working hours and be willing to work weekends. We offer benefits and bonus incentives. We require previous fast food managerial or McDonalds experience or equivalent education.

Restaurants are located at 37479 and 37428 highway 2, Red Deer.

Apply by sending resume to cbay22@telus.net or fax resume to 403-783-2975.

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Arnett & Burgess Oilfield Construction Limited Heavy Duty Mechanic – On Highway Vehicles

Job Title:

Designated Location: Type of position: Hours: Compensation:

Bashaw, AB. Full-time. Some Weekends.

On call.

Monday – Friday. As required Highly Competitive Wages with Full Benefits

SCOPE OF JOB Working in A&B’s Bashaw shop, this position is responsible for the mechanical maintenance, repairs, servicing, inspections, and rigging up of A&B’s on-highway trailer and truck fleet. The majority of this position’s duties will be involved with trailer repairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform preventative maintenance, oil changes, tire changes, mechanical and general maintenance to A&B’s fleet of National Safety Code (NSC) qualified trucks and trailers.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and complete repairs for A&B’s trailer and vehicle fleet.

• Respond to service calls and perform emergency repairs on vehicles and equipment in field locations as needed.

• Assist with ordering of parts, and maintaining inventory.

• Rigging trucks with the following: Tool boxes, box liners, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, radios, hands free communications systems, etc.

• Pick up and deliver vehicles.

• Oversee and ensure registration and documentation of all light duty fleet vehicles is completed.

• Parts pick-up and hot shot deliveries.

• Tracking and submitting of equipment hours and mileage.

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Industries Ltd. Class 1 Drivers • Oilfield Tickets Preferred • Driver’s Abstract • Oilfield Experience Preferred • Competitive Wage • Benefit Package • RRSP Plan

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

Seeking an Individual who is mature, willing to work full time (hours may vary), self motivated, a team player and is able to work with limited supervision Requirements: • Class 5 licence with clean drivers abstract • Knowledge of driving delivery truck with trailer We Offer: • Steady year round employment • Good compensation with benefits package

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Scheduled days off. Home every evening.

H2S and First Aid certification would be an asset.

Please fax resume to 403-742-2760 attention Steve or email to steve@parcelstrucking.com

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CLASS 3 DRIVERS w/airbrake endorsement needed immed. for waste & recycling. Email resume with a min. of 2 references to: canpak@xplornet.ca

• Alberta On Highway Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Journey Certificate (interprovincial an asset).

• Authorized CVIP Inspection Technician is an asset.

• Gasoline and diesel vehicle experience required.

• Experience with Ford vehicles an asset.

• All candidates are required to undergo and pass a Drug & Alcohol screening as condition of employment.

• A Valid Driver’s Licence.

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Seeking an individual who is self motivated, able to work with limited supervision and a team player!

Requirements: • Class 3 license with Air endorsement • Forklift experience would be an asset • Knowledge of dimensional lumber would be an asset • Preference will be given to those with a Class 3 License with Air Endorsement & a forklift ticket Email resumes to gerrit.vandriel@altawide.com or fax to 403-742-8200.

Only those who meet our requirements will be contacted for an interview

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Automotive Parts Person.

Good knowledge of automotive parts and good communication skills would be an asset. Competitive wages and company benefits. Only serious persons should apply. Send resume to 403-742-5415 or ben@bountyonsite.com. We thank all applicants for their submissions, but only those deemed qualified will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We are an industry leading Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor that prides itself in having committed and dedicated employees.

We are currently hiring for the position of: JOURNEYMAN INSTRUMENTATION (Full-Time; Red Deer Area) This is position is full-time, and will consist of long-term work in a plant setting in the Red Deer Area.

The ideal candidate will have the following: • Journeyman Instrumentation Mechanic • CSTS (Version 0.9) • Dedication to safety; reflected in practice and experience • Excellent communication & organizational skills • Strong focus on customer satisfaction • Team player This position is Monday – Thursday, 10 hour days Starting Rate: $43.06/hour STUDON offers a competitive salary, and an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Please forward your resume to the address below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates interviewed will be contacted.

STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. ATTN: Jon Skene Fax # 403-342-6505 Email: jskene@studon.com

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We are now seeking a full-time employee for the following position required for the Stettler Shop.

Parts Delivery Person As the successful candidate you will be responsible for: • Hotshots and deliveries to the cities and/or to our

satellite branches • Parts pick-ups, deliveries and errands in town

• Other related duties as required

The following qualifications would be an asset: • Strong organizational skills / time management

• Reliable, responsible, self-motivated, team player,

willing to take direction from others

• Positive mature attitude / independent worker • Valid driver’s license, with clean driving record

• Experience with towing a trailer Benefits Include: • Competitive wages

• Excellent benefits (health, dental, life insurance, disability etc.).

• Participation in company RRSP program with company match.

If you are interested in a career with an established Energy Services company, please drop off your resume at 7201-50 Ave., Stettler, AB or please forward your resume by fax to 1.403.742-6901 or email your resume to: tlepard@vortexservices.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CHEETAH SANDBLASTING & PAINTING Requires Sandblasters & Painters, entry level $20/hr.

Experienced $30/hr. plus Fax resume to 403-742-3887 or email: vgeorge@telusplanet.net

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Stettler Rentals is seeking to fill the following full time positions:

for Jensen Contract Flooring, Big Valley, AB

OFFICE ASSISTANT: The successful applicant will preform a variety of tasks including- light duty bookkeeping, data entry, inventory management, telephone answering, filing and merchandising. Strong typing and computer skills are required.

Starting wages: $28.85/hr - Floor Covering Installers $24.75/hr - Tilesetters 40-50 hours per week

YARD WORKER: The successful applicant will fulfill a variety of tasks including washing, cleaning, loading and unloading of equipment, light duty mechanical work, cutting steel, and assisting customers. Some heavy lifting required.

To join our team please fax your resume to 403-742-8777 or email darryl@stettlerrentals.com

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880 Jensen Contract Flooring Ltd. in Big Valley, AB is currently looking for a self-motivated NCSO certified safety professional.

This is a full time, permanent position.

The successful candidate will be required to maintain our existing safety program.

Jen Express in Stettler is currently looking for

Experienced Driver Class one licence is preferred, with good communication skills and the ability to work well with a group.

We offer competitive wages, and benefits.

Serious inquiries only please.

Contact us by fax 403 742-5415, or email Trevors@jenexpress.net.

Thanks to all for applications but we will only contact those whom we deemed qualified.

is currently looking for a full time

FOAM APPLICATOR/ LABOURER H2S Alive, WHMIS, First Aid Required No experience necesssary.

Will provide on the job training.

Competitive wages

Fax resume to 403-742-5425

Qualifications • Highly organized, achievement oriented with strong multi-tasking abilities.

• Be able to work with little to no supervision.

• Strong Administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all employees within our organization • Working towards and/or completed a post-secondary level Occupational Health & Safety Program, NCSO, HSA or equivalent with up to date knowledge of Alberta OH&S Legislation, WCB, and Alberta COR. • Knowledge of ISNet and PICS. • Standard or advanced first aid certification.

• WHMIS • CSTS-09 • Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Working Conditions • Fast-paced, deadline driven • Travel required

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Located in Bashaw. 3 bdrm bi-level. With many extras. Dble car garage fully landscaped fenced yard. $239,900. Call Garry.

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4 bdrm bungalow on 3.36 acres. Lots of mature trees, heated attached garage. $365,000. Call Sherri.

Affordable starter home in Erskine. Oversized lot, huge garden area, mature trees, single car garage, fire pit and large back deck. $110,000. Call Sherri.

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Year round home at White sands. 3 bdrm 2 bath walkout. With plenty of space for all the toys in the private yard. Close to water. $349,000. Call Ross.

Completely renovated 4 bdrm bungalow in White Sands. Tastefully decorated and minutes away from beach. $349,500. Call Ross.

2 bdrm cabin is well landscaped and has a private beach area. $469,900. Call Brian.

4 bdrm home on 5 acres close to Stettler. Multiple outbuildings, horse corral, greenhouse, sundeck and heatable sunporch are some of the many extras. $299,000. Call Edna.

To view more info on our listing check out www.royallepage.ca/stettler or www.REALTOR.ca

Big Valley - 1827 sq. ft. open concept home with hardwood. On 4 lots with large shop, fully landscaped . $335,000. Call Jill.

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W.A. GRAIN & PULSE SOLUTIONS is a growing grain export company looking for someone to Àll a full time LABOURER POSITION at its Bashaw/Warden locations. Duties will include but not limited to shipping/receiving of product. If interested forward resume by fax to 780-372-4190 or by email Attn Rob: robert.mcdonald@wagrain.ca or Travis: travis.hillaby@wagrain.ca

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ROCHON SANDS - Lake front home, open concept, 3 bdrms/2 baths. Amazing private yard and an awesome view of the lake. $469,900.

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Enjoy your time at the lake with family and friends in this 5 bedroom home. Ready to move in – just in time for the lake season. Very private with trees and a municipal reserve at the back. Fire pit in back yard. Just minutes to the sandy beach. Includes all house furnishings, appliances and furniture with the exception of a few personal items. #CA0039558. $324,900.

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Buzz Andersen Serving Stettler area over 35 years

403-742-1330 Drafting & Design

1120

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

C.R. GLASS

LTD.

“Your Service Specialists�

Randy Long • Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs

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

Health Care

1210

“Keeping people in Motion...�

403-742-4533

Health Care

1210

“If It’s Electrical We Do It�

All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance

Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management

Lori R. Reule

Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome CANADA BENEFIT GROUP. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca.

Legal Services

1260

BRYON D. BALTIMORE of McCuaig Desrochers

Barristers and Solicitors Advocates

Serving Stettler & Area since 1978

ANDERSON LAW OFFICE

Hauck Optometry & Hearing 5014 - 50 St., Stettler 403-742-4504

Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB

Dr. E. LYNES Furnace Cleaning

1193

Stettler Furnace Cleaning Qualified and Reputable

403-742-3418

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING...

WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!

Chiropractor 4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta One block East of Scotia Bank

403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443

DR. D.G. BECKLUND Chiropractor -Gitzel Krejci Building

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

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

1260

LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE

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

M.S., R.Aud 4806 – 51 Ave., Stettler, AB

Legal Services

Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON

Jacquie Mvula,

403-742-5111 -Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations

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

Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage

Phone 403-742-2869

Cabinet Makers

HEARTLAND GLASS

PERFORMANCE

Call Curt or Rob

4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB

1196

5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER

Phone: 403-742-3555

Glass Shops

1-888-223-3311 403-309-3300

today

Phone 403-742-2529

LL. B.

Personal Services

Yard Care

TOP REAL PSYCHICS Live. Accurate readings 24/7. Call now 1-877-342-3036; Mobile dial: # 4486; http://www.truepsychics.ca

Plumbing & Heating

Stettler Professional Building

1315

1430

BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE

1330

Town & Country Big or Small ‌WE DO IT ALL! Phone: 403-742-5830

4819 51 Street

Please leave a message if no answer

403-742-3411 Misc.

Services

1290

Tru-Fence

Good Fences Make Good Neighbours!

“Contact us for all your fencing needs�

RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE

Stettler Ph.

403-742-5237

GET YOUR BUSINESS OUT THERE

Verle Klassen

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

• Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595

ADVERTISE

Get rid of your Garbage with. . .

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Management

403-742-3007 Personal Services

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

1315

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try!

1-877-297-9883.

Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015.

Meet local single ladies.

1-877-804-5381. (18+).

1-877-223-3311 Painters/ Decorators

1310

Painters/ Decorators

1310

STETTLER FLOORING

& Paint

Shane Mercier Owner/Manager

#2 4707 42nd Street Stettler, AB

403-742-5813

Fax: 403-742-5816 shane@stettlerooring.com

Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net

Misc.

Services

1290

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

Phone: 403-742-4437 CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 1-800-347-2540.

Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

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www.1800bigiron.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

1800

WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11

10 pkgs. of 500 sheets

$48/case

Shop Stettler & Save!

403-742-2395 Over 2,000,000 hours St. John Ambulance volunteers provide Canadians with more than 2 million hours of community service each year.

Misc.

Help

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

Horse/Stock Trailers

2170

HORSE and Stock trailer.

Parts and repairs. Axles, brakes, drums, bearings, spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring.

Pick up & delivery avail.

HORSE SHOE TRAILER MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA 403-884-2173 403-430-0504 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

Houses/ Duplexes

2190

FEED BARLEY. Paskal Cattle Company in Picture Butte area is looking for Feed Barley.

Put more $$$ in your pocket.

Sell direct to us. Please call Main Office for details.

403-732-5641.

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.

LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE, Come see us at: 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! 403-782-3333 Dealer of Masterfeeds

DO YOU WANT YOUR AD TO BE READ BY 100,000 Potential Buyers???

TRY

Classified Advertising

880

! " # $ %! & '( ) $ *+ , -# . / '

For Rent #3000 - #3200 Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390 Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

Houses/ Duplexes

MAIN floor duplex for rent.

Quiet neighbourhood in Grandview, 3 bedrooms, includes washer/dryer, $800/mo. + utilities + SD. RENTED

FOR RENT Moblie Home with large garden shed 3 Bedroom, close to downtown $950+Utilities No pets, no smoking

BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites.

All utilities, cable, internet.

1 Bedroom, $800/mo.

2 Bedroom, $1100/mo.

D.D. $200.

Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828

Storage Space

House, 3 Bedroom with office and basement $1300+utilities No pets, no smoking

Call 403-741-9695 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, $795/mo., $795 d.d., includes heat, water, 1 parking stall.

Available immediately Ken @ 403-350-9243.

Realtors & Services

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

4010

Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $ with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

995 plus GST/HST

Value Ad Network

4130

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

Public Notices

6010

SUMMER VILLAGE OF WHITE SANDS 2014 ASSESSMENT NOTICES AND TAX ROLL Summer Village of White Sands, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that the Combined Assessment and Tax Notices have been mailed to all property owners.

The assessment roll is open to inspection at the Town OfÂżce located at 5031 - 50 Street, Stettler, AB and any person may inspect the assessment roll during regular business hours. An assessed person or taxpayer wishing to make a complaint about any assessment or tax must do so in accordance with relevant provisions under the Municipal Government Act and Regulations. There is no right to make a complaint about any tax rate.

BUCK LAKE

Incredible price reduction!

2500 sq. ft. sprawling custom built, open beam, open concept, 1 of a kind rancher.

Prime lake retreat .55 acres separate guest house, 80’ dock, boat shed & work shop. Must see home. $639,000. 780-388-3070

LAKE FRONT LOTS

Houses For Sale

4020

2 BDRM, 2 BATH,

Open floor plan, family rm., fenced. Room for RV. Attached 2 car garage + much more.

Immed. poss. Turn key.

171 Inglewood Drive $358,900.

1-587-316-5794

PINE LAKE - ALBERTA Lots have been developed to house recreational vehicles or park model.

Starting at $79,900.

SEASONAL LOT RENTALS “Cheapest in the area� $3000/seasonal 306-402-7776 www.sandycovepinelake.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.

SINGLE Family Home in Stettler 6301 41 Ave 1800 sq. ft Beautiful hardwood DO YOU OWN floors, New carpet in bedREAL ESTATE? rooms, Ensuite and Walk- I offer 1st & 2nd mortgages in Closet in Master Bedwith no credit check. room, Wood-burning stove Get approved today. in living room, Finished Call 1-866-405-1228 or basement, Double-Car email: info Garage, Sits on a lot and a @firstandsecondmortgages.ca half 403-741-5420

Farms/ Land

4070

Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 email andrea@awna.com or visit this community newspaper

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Cottages/Resort Property

3060

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SEASONED SPLIT FIREWOOD 4.5 kms. West of Stettler Call 403-323-0744

Office Supplies

Grain, Feed Hay

1660

RECYCLE

Firewood

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Independent CLASSIFIEDS

Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

BY OWNER

457 Acres Prime Farmland 2,285,000. Surface Lease Rev. $37,535. 12 miles E. of Ponoka on Hwy. #53.

Email: c_mcleod@telus.net Call: 780 910-9467

Manufactured Homes

4090

SHOWHOME SALE. Substantial savings to be had! Need room for whole new display! Visit Grandview Modular Red Deer to see the quality and craftsmanship that set us apart. 1-855-347-0417; www. grandviewmodular.com; terry @grandviewmodular.com

Money To Loan

4430

DO YOU NEED TO BORROW MONEY - NOW? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money?

We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify.

Pioneer Acceptance Corp.

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Looking for a new

best friend?

Check the classifieds

hether it happened Yesterday or Today, Whatever you want to say, To celebrate your special day...

~ Say it with a classified

ANNOUNCEMENT 309-3300 1-877-223-3311

Email: classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

A complaint must be in writing and in the form prescribed in the Regulations. The prescribed complaint form is available by contacting the Town of Stettler OfÂżce. Complaint forms must be accompanied by a fee of $50.00/property and MUST be received at the Town of Stettler OfÂżce before August 19, 2014 at 4:30 pm Dated this 16th day of July, 2014.

Greg Switenky, Chief Administrative OfÂżcer Box 119, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

TWO BEDROOM TRAILER FOR SALE. Comes with an insulated porch, air conditioner, washer and dryer and household furniture (optional). Asking $14,000.

IN ADDITION, one very large two bedroom trailer for sale.

Asking $17,000.

Phone 403-742-8789

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Independent CLASSIFIEDS

5100

Public Notices

6010 +

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner!

CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

1-877-223-3311 To Place Your Ad Now!

Public Notice #6000

2002 FORD Dynamax (B Plus) 25’, 25,000 mi. A1 cond., E450, V10, loaded, rear 3 pc bath, power bed slide-out. $31,500. 587-876-2308

Public Notices

CALL:

6010

Public Notices

6010

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of

PHYLLIS FAY LONG who died on June 30, 2014

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by September 6, 2014 with

Public Notices

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Public Notices

6010 The right place to find the right person for the job.

6602 -- 44 44 Ave., Ave., Box Box 1270, 1270, 6602 Stettler, AB AB T0C Stettler, T0C2L0 2L0 Phone: 742-4441 Fax: Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 742-1277 403-742-1277

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED

PUBLIC HEARING

Take notice that the Council of the County of Stettler No. 6 will hold a Public Hearing to hear representation concerning the proposed Bylaws: BYLAW 1519-14, providing for the following amendments to the County of Stettler’s Land Use Bylaw: a) making minor changes to clarify wording in relation to Clustered Farm Dwellings, duties of the Development Officer, variance authority of the Municipal Planning Commission, development permit deemed approved for developments on behalf of or by a federal, provincial or municipal government, secondary suites, and the definitions of farm building, lot line (front, side and rear) and yard (front, side and rear, and a number of other matters; b) creating a Manufactured Home Park (MHP) District to accommodate existing manufactured home park development and provide for the establishment of new manufactured home park development; c) changing the names of Direct Control District 1, 3 and 4 respectively to the Country Residence Equestrian District, the Resort Residential District - Golfing Estate and the Highway Mixed Use District, and converting these districts from direct control into regular land use districts; d) deleting Direct Control District No. 2 and incorporating its content into the Resort Residential – Communally Serviced (RRCS) District; e) re-writing the regulations governing the use of a Recreational Vehicle as a dwelling unit in order to, as agreed, align these with the regulations in the land use bylaws of the Summer Village of White Sands and the Summer Village of Rochon Sands; and f) revising the regulations for Contractor’s Business – Home Based by introducing a non-home based option.

BYLAW 1530-14, providing for the rezoning of a portion of Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 1325408 (new lot numbers Lots __ Block__ Plan 142____) containing 1.51 acres, more or less, from ‘A’ Agricultural District to the ‘HR’ Hamlet Residential District; to rezone a portion of Lot 2REM Block 16 Plan 1122947 (new lot numbers Lots __ Block__ Plan 142____) containing 3.7 acres, more or less, from ‘A’ Agricultural District to the ‘HR’ Hamlet Residential District; to rezone a portion of Lot C Plan 2348EO (new lot numbers Lots __ Block__ Plan 142____) containing 10 acres, more or less, from ‘A’ Agricultural District to the ‘HR’ Hamlet Residential District; and to rezone a portion of Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 1325408 (new lot number Lot__PUL Block__ Plan 142____) containing 1.51 acres, more or less, from ‘A’ Agricultural District to the ‘PS’ Public Services District.

The public may inspect a copy of the amending bylaw 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, July 23, 2014 at 1:00 PM, 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 Development Officer, County of Stettler, Box 1270, Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0 by 4:30 on Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

Dated: July 4, 2014 Jacinta Donovan Development Officer

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

For more info Kira & Ian FCSS, 403-742-2339 403-742-4271; 403-742-1887 403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271

ANDERSON LAW OFFICE

403-742-0990

AL-ANON ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP

Bay 5, 5002 51 Ave. Box 190, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0

403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091

and provide details of your claim.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION

Public Notices

403-742-2337

CLASSIFIEDS

6010

403-742-5437 during business hours

BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)

780-672-1035

CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance) Brenda 403-742-3067

NOTICE OF TENDER

COCAINE ANONYMOUS

STETTLER AREA FARMLAND

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

The following properties, located in the County of Stettler No. 6 (Stettler Area) are being offered for sale by tender:

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP

First Property: North East Quarter, Section 34 , Township 39, Range 20, W4 EXECPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 63.99 HECTARES (157.99 ACRES) MORE OR LESS 2014 Taxes $453.79 Second Property: North West Quarter, Section 34 , Township 39, Range 20, W4 EXECPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 63.59 HECTARES (157 ACRES) MORE OR LESS 2014 Taxes $521.07 7000 Bushels of Grain Storage.

Third Property: South East Quarter, Section 34 , Township 39, Range 20, W4 EXECPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.80 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS 2014 Taxes $502.95 Fourth Property: South West Quarter, Section 34 , Township 39, Range 20, W4 EXECPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.40 HECTARES (159 ACRES) MORE OR LESS 2014 Taxes $545.21

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 Elaine Willis -Williams 403-742-4567 403-742-2745 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street

STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL

Third and Fourth Properties receive $3100 surface lease revenue annually between the two properties.

Possession date upon completion of 2014 harvest.

RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org

Will favor Tenders for all four Quarters over and above single parcels. The Properties are offered for sale free and clear of all financial encumbrances.

STETTLER HANDIBUS

Tenders in sealed envelopes marked “Nichols – Section 34-39-20 W4” accompanied by a certified cheque made payable to Schnell Hardy Jones for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the tender to be in the hands of the Schnell Hardy Jones, Box 1240, 4902 51 Street, Stettler, in the province of Alberta, by twelve o’clock noon, on Friday, the 29th day of August, 2014.

STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Schnell Hardy Jones within Thirty (30) days after the acceptance of tender. If the successful Tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of his tender, the deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. All tenders to be approved by Roger and Barb Nichols. Cheques of unsuccessful Tenderers will be returned.

DATED at the Town of Stettler, in the Province of Alberta, this 2nd day of July, 2014.

403-742-5858

403-742-2337

STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337

STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999

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

VICTIM SERVICE 403-741-7841 CONFUSED? GETTING THE RUN AROUND?

PUBLIC NOTICE

Tim Fox, Chief Administrative Officer

ADULTS/CHILDREN ANONYMOUS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Take notice that the County of Stettler No. 6 Council Meeting scheduled for July 9, 2014 has been rescheduled to July 23, 2014.

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 following the Municipal Planning Commission and the Agricultural Services Meetings, in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

Community Support Services

Brenda Anderson at

County of of Stettler Stettler No. County No. 6 6

6010

CALL 1-877-223-3311

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.

Just Dial - 403-742-1155

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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Public Notices

Independent DISTRICT

6010

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved.

2.

3.

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

31

A look at the history of churches in Botha Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net

1.

The Stettler Independent Page

2796-2014 Lot 25, Block 15, Plan 7721414 4201 - 64 Street Gladys Groat Detached Garage

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

2797-2014 Lot 2, Block 2, Plan 3848RS 4204 - 46 Avenue Metalex Metal Building Inc.

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

2798-2014 NE-5-39-19-W4M 4208 - 52 Avenue 1793231 Alberta Inc.

Metal Building - Manufacturing

Oilfield Manufacturing Facility

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.

July 30, 2014. For further information, please phone 403-742-8305.

Leann Graham Planning & Development Services

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Louise Bellair BOTHA BOOSTER Sympathy goes out to Mr. John Ahorner’s family. Mr John Ahorner passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7 at the age of 85 years. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time of loss.

Botha has a new look on the roads now with the help from the Border Paving crew. It will be a lot easier to drive around our little village without worrying about the potholes that the roads seemed to have here. The avenue that ran past the store and village office was closed out, and all the unwanted potholes are now going to be fixed, so it will make a new appearance in this little village.

Going back in history, let us look back at all the little village churches they had at one time. In the Spring of 1914, a Sunday school was started through the effort of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Murial Steele. Although the Thompsons were Presbyterians and obtained hymn books and also a small library, the services were interdenominational and many creeds were represented.

In the beginning of Botha there were three denominations, with the Seventh-Day Adventists, the United and the Methodist .Their first services was held in the Wild Rose

School District, south of Red Willow in 1906, and then the services were also held in several different locations around the country.

After a period of time the Merchant Bank was purchased, which was 1943, and than all the services were held there for about nine years.

After that, the building was sold and moved to Stettler for a nurse’s residence.

Some of the members after this traveled to Stettler to attend services and some members held services at the United Church here in Botha, which the members allowed.

The third church we will mention, is the Botha United Church building, so on September 26, 1909 the church building was dedicated and the location of this was the Mayvrille district. After the choir loft was added to the top of this one building they purchased, and on the north side of the building they added a kitchen. The front entry was added in 1937 and new windows were installed in 1980. Through the years, upkeep and maintenance had to still be continued, with the building and the ground, the building was located on. Through this upkeep they added a new water well, made a sidewalk by using cement, etc. On June 10, 1925, the Methodist, Prebyterian

and the Congregational churches all joined together and decided to call this building the Botha Church. In 1924-1925, Rev. Harry MacDonald, his wife and their daughter moved to this little community and he was the first minister of this little church.

The Botha building was eventually moved into Botha, where it still stands today. Services ended last June with Rev. Susan Bowyer moving to Consort, but the church still holds different events in it, until it is sold.

In June 11,1909 Botha also had a Women’s Missionary Society which was held in the home of Miss Lillas Eyestone. These ladies met each month to learn about missions needing their support and keeping them informed through the publication called the “Missionary Monthly Magazine”.

Ladies and U.C.W. (United Church Women) and on August 1928, Mrs. F.T. Coley came from Stettler to assist in the organization of the first Ladies Aid. These diligent workers assisted greatly in the financial and general upkeep of the church. In 1962, a committee was formed and called the United Church Women, which combined these two committees, who all worked together in the United Church.

Big family reunion at Red Willow Paulette Heere GADSBY/WESTWOODS I like it! Stettler Independent has a new look! An easy to read book format, no more clearing the kitchen table to read the paper. Way to go Mustafa!

Summer is a busy time of travel and visiting. Barb Carey, daughter Joanna and granddaughter Victoria flew to Vancouver Island, where they stayed in the majestic Empress Hotel in Victoria. They rented a car and toured the island, taking in Butchart Gardens, the Butterfly Garden up to Chemainus, to the world famous Mural Display at Sidney to the Aquarium. Barb’s sister Laurie from Chilliwack and her two girls, Tammy and Amanda joined them for two days.

Meanwhile, Vic Carey, son Wesley and grandsons Lincoln and Jonah flew into Trout Lake, Saskatchewan for a five day fishing trip, had a great time on the water, fishing and they report catching lots of fish.

Everyone arrived home Friday.

Around sixty family and friends gathered in Red Willow for the Reg and Vada Lyster reunion. Of the

original siblings only Iver was able to make it. Brothers Oris and Lyle were unable to attend. The Argyl Lyster family were well represented with Kathy, Dale, Susan, Linda and families all there. From the farthest points were Susan from Queen Charlotte Island; Christa Sieben (Lyle’s granddaughter) and family from Macklin, Saskatchewan; Doug Lyster from Grand Cache and Karen Dorin (cousin) and family from Brooks, Alberta. The youngest was Emmerson Lyster (Lyle’s great-grandchild) at seven weeks and the oldest were Iver Lyster and Lucy Lutz (Camrose) at 80 plus!

Organizing the event were Dale and Anne Lyster and daughter Amber.

Bean bag baseball, spite and malice, challenging crib games, washer toss and water sports were among the activities.The Calgary Stampede is over for another year, but it was exciting to watch brothers Curtis (calf roping) and Cody (steer wrestling) compete on the final day, Showdown Sunday. Way to go! Curtis won the SW at Reno prior to participating in the Calgary Stampede.

Larry and Kathy Tuck have returned home after an 18day trip to Eastern Canada in June. Kathy’s sister Marilyn and Terry O’How (Consort) went with them. They flew into Halifax, rented a car and took to the road. They went to Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, New Brunswick and P.E.I. Took in Peggy’s Cove, Rita

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MacNeil’s Tea House, the Anne Murray Centre, ran across Hank Snow’s Camp, and saw the 40-foot cement lobster. For Larry the highlight was visiting Cornwall, Nova Scotia where he was stationed there for boot camp 40 years ago. The camp is still there and is now used as a cadet camp. They were allowed to drive around the camp, which brought back many memories for Larry.

After a few days rest at home Larry and Kathy headed to Kelley, North Saskatchewan for a week of fishing and relaxation The fishing was great, the largest (catch and release) was a 19-pound pike.

Congratulations to Hazel Thomas and Harold Holdal who were married June 6 in Lacombe. This followed by a short trip to Canmore and on into B.C. They returned home for a few days before heading on into Saskatchewan to visit family.

Another afternoon of cribbage was enjoyed at Heritage Place last Thursday. Best scores went to Myrt Hoopfer and Shirley Reynolds.

While Annette Muyres took home the booby prize. Everyone is welcome to join the fun and the next tournament on Thursday, July 17 at 1:30 p.m.

Don’t forget the monthly bingo at the Bank Building this Saturday.

Doors open 6:30.Sincere sympathies to Candice Charlton and family on the sudden passing of Candice’s mother in Edmonton.

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