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Santa Claus has set up a special workshop in Stettler, and will open the market to kids only this Saturday. He’s seen here with Joyce Kiryk and Bob Clutterbuck.

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Even though it’s been more than 20 years since Joyce Kiryk took her nephew to Santa’s Workshop in B.C., he still remembers it to this day.

Her nephew’s fond memories inspired Kiryk, who invited Santa Claus to set up an overflow workshop at her photography studio on Main Street.

The studio has been transformed into one of Santa’s workshops, mostly due to the hard work of Bob Clutterbuck, who, according to Kiryk, has been working non-stop.

Santa’s workshop and Children’s Christmas Market will

be open on Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. Local businesses and individuals both have donated items to stock the workshop so children can come in – without their parents – and buy presents for mom and dad. When they leave, the presents are wrapped safe and secure from prying parental eyes.

Kiryk said her photography business, Memories for Eternity, has been involved in the Festival of Lights for years, specifically with children. With the fate of the Jewel Theatre in the air during the planning stages, and with the memory of her visit to Santa’s workshop with her nephew in mind, Kiryk embarked on creating the

new event.

A quick letter to Santa Claus at the north pole got him on board, and he’s been bringing in presents to fill the tables along with members of the community.

“I had a casual conversation with a couple in the Dollar Store,” Kiryk said. “I mentioned what we were up to.

They came back a few hours later with bags of things for the workshop. I don’t even know their name.”

All of the items at the workshop are brand new and donated or brought by Santa.

There will be hotdogs and hot chocolate for kids at the market, and Santa will be giv-

ing out cookies. Kiryk will be taking photos of children with Santa, but not the usual kid-onSanta’s knee type of photos.

“It’s going to be a very casual picture,” she said.

Children will also have a chance to get their name off the naughty list, since Santa will bring it with him, Kiryk said.

Though the event is scheduled to run for two hours, so long as there’s children wanting photos with Santa, and Santa can stay, they’ll keep the doors open. With Christmas being so close, though, Santa can’t stay too late before he has to return to the North Pole to oversee preparations for his Christmas night flight.

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The choir at Erskine United Church, led by pianist Evelyn Strandquist, sings during the covenanting service for new minister Barbara Lieurance (pictured third from right) on Sunday, Nov. 23.

It’s a new covenant as United Church welcomes minister Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Erskine United Church was filled almost to capacity on Sunday afternoon as the congregation officially welcomed its new minister, Barbara Lieurance.

The church installed the minister on Sunday, Nov. 23, declaring a covenant between Lieurance, the Big Valley-Erskine-Botha pastoral charge, and the presbytery in Coronation.

Presiding over the service was Rev. Barbara Zimmerman, a past chairperson of the Coronation presbytery.

About 60 people were in attendance for the service, which featured liturgy, singing led by the church choir and organist/ pianist Evelyn Strandquist, a Scripture reading, several presentations and a “godly play” presented by Rev. Ruth Lumax of Wetaskiwin.

Lieurance arrived in Au-

gust to begin part-time ministry, serving the churches in both Erskine and Big Valley. The pastoral charge also includes the former church in Botha, which is in the process of closing.

Originally from northern Germany, Lieurance immigrated to Canada in 1980.

Her background is in agriculture, but she was long involved in church ministry as a layperson.

“I got more and more involved in church life,” she

said. “That’s where I find real energy . . . I love working in a community that has common goals, and also goals for the common good of the wider community.”

Others encouraged her to pursue a career in the ministry, and she completed her four years of pastoral studies in 2009. She served the Pigeon Lake-Millet pastoral charge prior to her arrival in Erskine.

“I got a very warm welcome, lots of encouragement and support,” said Lieurance. “People are sharing their excitement with me, whether it’s

moose hunting or the birth of grandchildren.”

“I really feel very much invited into peoples’ lives,” she continued. “That’s a real pleasure and a real joy.”

Lieurance said she looks forward to many years of “life-giving” ministry in the district.

Laura Brown, who serves as treasurer for the pastoral charge, said they were without a minister for roughly six months following the departure of Rev. Susan Bowyer, who now serves in Consort.

As a part-time minister,

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Lieurance preaches in both Big Valley and Erskine every other Sunday, while members of the congregations lead their services in her absence.

“We love her,” said Brown, “and so far, I think, she loves us.”

“She’s so full of enthusiasm,” added Val Mappin, who serves on the church board.

During the service, members of the committee tasked with finding the new minister were thanked for their contributions.

Several presentations were made to Lieurance: a cup to symbolize pastoral care; hand puppets and crayons to represent Christian education; fair trade coffee to symbolize social justice; and a patchwork quilt of blessings.

Lieurance herself also made a presentation of books to the pastoral charge, accepted by Charley Bird of Erskine and Gerrit Visser of Big Valley.

The church has been active in Erskine since 1906.

Members are currently gearing up for their annual Christmas Eve service, coming up on Dec. 23 at 7 p.m.

Services are held each week in Erskine at 9 a.m. and in Big Valley at 11 a.m.

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Kitchen fire closes Stettler restaurant Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The quick thinking of the owner of the Grey Goose Restaurant at the sight of smoke coming from the kitchen door saw firefighters on scene within minutes, likely saving the restaurant thousands of dollars in damages.

A kitchen fire last Wednesday, Nov. 19 had the volunteer firefighters from Stettler Regional Fire and Rescue on scene by 9:30 a.m.

The fire, which has been deemed to be not suspicious, was likely an electrical issue and gutted the kitchen and reception area. Other parts of the res-

taurant suffered smoke damage.

“The fire was contained to the kitchen and the front counter,” Etienne Brugman, deputy fire chief, said.

First responders “knocked down the main fire immediately.”

The ladder truck was on scene, and firefighters were lifted up to check the roof for signs that fire had made it into the rafters, but there was no sign of any other sources of flame.

“It could have gotten bad,” Brugman said. “We had a good response.”

Brugman said if the owner, who had arrived to start the morning shift, hadn’t responded quickly to the realization of a fire, the fire could have

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Fire department names new captain When Amanda Spensley retired from the volunteer department, she left a Captain vacancy that has now been filled by Steve Notman. Notman, an 11-year veteran of the department, has been a lieutenant for several years and was an easy choice for the position, Brugman said.

“Steve is a good guy,” Brugman said, noting that Notman, who is assistant manager at Peaveymart, is always on hand for demonstrations or training.

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Driver dies after being ejected from vehicle Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The driver of one of the vehicles in last Tuesday’s collision north of Big Valley has died of her injuries.

Hazel Davidson, 49, was found trapped under her own vehicle after being ejected during a headon collision between Big Valley and Stettler. She was air lifted by STARS air ambulance to Calgary where she succumbed to her injuries.

According to Stettler RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Duncan Babchuk, charges are pending against the driver of the other vehicle, a 57-yearold Morrin man who was also air-lifted from the scene by STARS, but was later released from the hospital.

Around 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 18, RCMP, EMS and fire and rescue were dispatched to the collision.

According to police, the northbound pickup truck driven by the Morrin man crossed into the southbound lane, striking Davidson’s SUV. Road conditions were not a contributing factor, Babchuk said, and it’s believed alcohol was not involved. Police are currently waiting on test results and reports to determine if charges need to be laid.

Winter weather is affecting the area’s highways, and collisions have increased since snow hit the ground, RCMP note.

On Nov. 15 around 3:30 a.m., Stettler RCMP, fire and rescue, and EMS responded to a collision east of Stettler on Highway 12. The single vehicle involved, a 2002 Saturn, was heading westbound when ice on a curve in the road caused the 16-year-old driver to lose control. She remained trapped in the vehicle while her passen-

ger, a 17-year-old boy, was ejected.

The boy, suffering only minor injuries despite being ejected from the vehicle, was walking for help when he was located by police.

The driver was freed using the jaws of life, and then taken to Stettler Hospital, where she was then taken by STARS to Calgary.

Drugs and alcohol were not factors in the collision.

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Now you’re playing with power Kids learn basics of electricity with circuit kits at library Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER The next generation of electrical engineers got its start at the Stettler Public Library this weekend with Circuit Mania.

The afternoon event, held on Saturday, Nov. 22, invited kids to put their creativity to work using either Lego bricks or the Snap Circuits Jr. kits recently acquired by the library.

While eight kids were pre-registered for the event, programming assistant Elaine Hoekstra said the actual turnout was closer to 30 kids, ranging from Kindergarten students to middle schoolers.

Hoekstra said she was “ecstatic” about the turnout, noting that some of the kids had to share since the library has 20 circuit kits.

Each kit contains about 30 pieces — switches, wires, motors, resistors, integrated circuits and other components — plus the

base grid that allows the user to put the pieces together.

The library hosts a Lego afternoon every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., but this was the first time organizers added the circuit kits, purchased this past year for use with the summer literacy program.

The kits also contain plans for different projects to build using the included pieces. Kids in attendance were quickly building circuits to power small light bulbs and run fans.

With enough power, the tiny fan blades could come loose and fly off, Hoekstra said, adding, “I’ve got one stuck up in a duct.”

The projects were powered by AA batteries, and the kids quickly learned that adding more battery sockets allowed for more power, while longer and more complex circuits had increased resistance.

Library manager Mary Zazelenchuk said that a growing trend in libraries is to introduce spaces

and programs where guests can actively use their creativity, instead of just passively consuming the material.

“We’re hoping these are tiny steps toward having our own ‘maker space,’” added assistant manager Crystal Friars.

In addition to the Snap Circuit Jr. sets, the library has also acquired littleBits electronic kits and MaKey MaKey invention kits, which allow the user to turn ordinary household objects into game controllers or computer input devices.

The library’s location proved beneficial on Saturday, as some parents attending the Christmas bazaar or bringing their older kids to hockey games sent the younger ones over to check out the activities.

Hoekstra, who also leads tutoring sessions on Tuesdays, said the library plans to host another Circuit Mania afternoon on Saturday, Dec. 13.

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Zach Wengryn, left, and Seth Baird work with electronic components during the Circuit Mania event at the Stettler Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 22.

County hosts public consultation Dec. 3 Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER County council will be embarking on a multicommunity series of public consultations in the next 12 months and are kicking off the project with a meeting in Erskine on Dec. 3.

The meeting will be held at the IOOF hall starting at 7 p.m.

The time and date was solidified at the Nov. 12 county council meeting, explained Niki Thorsteinsson, public relations officer with the county.

“The current council has been in office for a year now and want to touch base with the public,” she said. “It’s a good chance to speak one-on-one with

your councillors and for councillors to hear issues and answer questions.”

Shelter belt program starts second year For the second year in a row, the county is selling saplings through its shelter belt program. People who want to buy trees for their property can order them through the county and have them delivered in the spring, taking advantage of the county’s ability to order in bulk at a better price.

The program, instituted

by Quinton Beaumont, the director of agricultural services, was put in place after the province discontinued a similar program.

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The assessment catalogues archeologically relevant sites in a community, which allows the community to take appropriate actions with the property, such as preservation or tourism.

According to the two men, Stettler County is one of the rare communities not to have an assessment completed, and they noted that with the assessment complete, the county may be able to apply for funding opportunities from the government to develop relevant sites, such as the badlands coulees that extend north from the

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The council thanked both gentlemen for the presentation, sending the information back to staff to consider.

Fire and Rescue over budget in purchase The weak Canadian dollar saw a roughly $14,000 increase in the purchase cost of new air packs for Stettler Regional Fire and Rescue. As with the proposal to the Town of Stettler, the fire department said they could decrease the purchase by two units, which would cover the overage, or take money from other parts of the budget.

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shore communities, not just Scenic Sands, as it could not favour one community over the other.

Supporting Buffalo Lake’s shoreline Representatives from Scenic Sands appeared before council to ask for the county’s support in its application to the Alberta Resiliency Program.

The application is seeking money to help repair a breakwater berm in Buffalo Lake that helps prevent wave-caused shoreline erosion, it was explained. The waves, however, have cut into the breakwater itself, causing it to need repair.

Council was in support of the idea, but in the end agreed to offer support only if it was for all lake-

Property auction coming up The County will be auctioning off properties on Dec. 3 between 1-4 p.m.

The properties were seized after repeat nonpayment of taxes despite all appropriate attempts to recover the money, explained Thorsteinsson.

The process includes personal letters and public notices in the newspaper.

According to Thorsteinsson, notice in the paper had at least one property owner pay up past taxes, decreasing the number of properties up for sale at the auction by one.

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Christmas cheer lights up SRC as playschool hosts bazaar Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Stettler Recreation Centre was the place to be on Saturday, Nov. 22, as the Sharebear Playschool hosted its sixth annual Christmas bazaar, drawing a steady stream of shoppers and kids.

In addition to more than 30 vendors, the bazaar featured a raffle table, concession stand, bake sale, and the opportunity to have photos taken with Santa Claus.

“This was, by far, our best, most successful year,” said bazaar chairperson Kelsey McNeill, adding that within the first hour, organizers had already surpassed the total raised at last year’s bazaar.

She reported this week that a total of 362 adults and over 100 children attended the bazaar, bringing in a total of $5,796 before expenses.

Numbers had been down the previous year as the recreation centre had been under renovation, forcing organizers to host their bazaar at another venue.

McNeill said that the bazaar was a success, thanks

in part to donations from local businesses and others in the district.

Students from the “Be the Change” group at William E. Hay Composite High School also lent a hand by running the “kiddie corral,” inviting kids free of charge in to decorate cookies, play with Play-Doh and make crafts while their parents shopped.

“People are just so generous,” said McNeill. “It’s really nice to see the community support.”

Vendors present reported an impressive morning rush, as parents came in to get their kids photographed with Santa and to join the line for tickets for the Stettler Princess Ball in February, on sale in an adjacent area of the recreation centre.

“It was incredible,” said Cody Borek, owner of Today’s Sweet Cakery in Castor. “It was the busiest one we’ve been to.”

Standing behind a table lined with sugar cookies and cupcakes, Borek said they sold out of baking in an hour and a half and had to have additional stock brought in.

Christmas is a busy season for his bakery, and they try to be present at the various holiday markets in the district, said Borek.

The bazaar attracted vendors from as far away as Airdrie, home of Megan & Alana’s Crochet Creations.

Operated by sisters Megan and Alana Looke, the business sells homemade items like scarves, hats, booties, ear warmers and boot cuffs.

“The morning was really busy,” said Megan Looke, reporting that scarves had been a popular seller. “We have a lot of people trying things on.”

The sisters are originally from Nova Scotia. Megan initially began crocheting as a hobby and turned it into a business two years ago. As of last weekend they had already attended four Christmas markets.

McNeill said that funds from the bazaar will go directly to the playschool, which currently has about 80 children enrolled.

She added that supporters should stay tuned for news regarding another “exciting” fundraiser, pending license approval.

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Sara Lovell, Carol McKay and Apryl Cassidy check out the offerings from Megan and Alana’s Crochet Creations, one of the vendors at the Sharebear Playschool Christmas bazaar at the Stettler Recreation Centre on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Women dancing for women Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER There are lots of different ideas about what belly dancing looks like, which women can do it and the reasons why they do it.

But last weekend at the Stettler Recreation Centre,

as instructor Chris Olson put it, she and her students were “women dancing for women.”

Olson hosted a belly dancing workshop in an upstairs studio at the centre on Sunday, Nov. 23, welcoming a small group of women to learn how to

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While Hollywood and pop culture have cemented the image of belly dancers as exotic women in skimpy costumes, shimmying their torsos to please or seduce men, what Olson teaches is entirely different.

Olson said belly dancing is for women of all ages, shapes and sizes, and she encourages her students to come wearing comfortable clothing, like T-shirts or sweatshirts and yoga pants. continued on page 18

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Where to find the money for infrastructure The game is on.

Now that the newly installed premier and his formerly unelected ministers have won their seats in the legislature and the full provincial cabinet assumed their “elected” positions - meaning the process of having to please the voters is now over – we have begun to hear how the new PC leadership will try to tackle our problems.

As it was widely reported in the provincial media, Mr. Prentice and his ministers have floated the idea of user fees and toll roads to generate funds for vitally needed new infrastructure construction and upgrades of aging roads and transportation network.

They were responding to municipal representatives during a ministerial forum at the fall convention of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC) in Edmonton last Thursday.

Predictably, there was reaction

from all opposition parties, asking Albertans to resist the indirect form of taxation while Mr. Prentice said he would not make any move without consulting the electorate.

Obviously, the PC leadership is scrambling for a steady source of income given the downward spiral of the oil prices in the international markets and consequent decline of bitumen royalties flowing from the oil sands.

Although nothing has been cast in iron yet, as the electorate, we should be mindful of the fact that the discussion on user fees and toll roads may just be a harbinger of worse days to come and that Albertans must keep themselves informed not to blindly agree to what politicians tell them.

With growth in the energyhungry China noticeably slowing, and a range of oil producers from Russia to Mexico to Nigeria promising to increase their production just to be able keep their revenues steady, thereby

driving down the price further, the possibility of at least a partial shutdown of the operations in the oil sands is closer to reality than it has ever been.

Unfortunately, the problem is not the only in the energy sector.

With the US greenback getting ever stronger, commodity prices are also being hit, and among those negatively affected are also agricultural commodities.

While the strong US dollar may seem to be an advantage for Canada’s exporters, the fact that all commodity trading is done with the use of American dollars, that advantage is being wiped out in the international markets.

With our province’s economy basically relying on energy and agriculture, the picture is not very bright and there may be some hardship ahead, and when there is hardship, there is one way to get out of it: hard work and austerity.

But as Albertans, before agreeing to endure the difficult days

that might come, we have a right to know how we reached this point: When oil prices were hovering about $110 per barrel in 2011, the then Premier Ed Stelmach was boasting about a more than $20 billion Heritage Fund.

We know understand that it is down to around $17.5 billion and that much of this money has been invested, bringing in meager revenues in this low interest environment.

The question of what happened to the more than $ 2billion aside, one cannot help asking why the provincial government is not using at least part of the Heritage Fund to launch its infrastructure building program and resorting instead to new ways of taxing the people of the province.

Personally, as a voter, I would expect the premier to convince me of the necessity to pay for using the province’s highways before he comes and asks for my vote in the next election.

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Herd expansion is a big question It’s been over a year of increasing prices for cattle and hog producers, heck even lamb producers are seeing prices stabilize and increase. That’s good news all-around for producers, their bankers and the rural community in general. The nagging question as always is when will the gravy train end.

Market highs and lows are just part of the price cycle livestock producers face.

Market analysts and ag economists love to dissect price trends and cycles and create complex supply and demand graphs and to be fair it’s a process that in the past showed a regular cycle. The insightful producer used those cycles as a guide to expansion and contraction. However, it did develop into a perverse process of sell low and buy high mentality by some producers.

But as livestock producers have noticed, the usual price cycles have not been functioning within their usual pattern for a number of years. Unlike in the past, today’s factors affecting the market are quite different from what occurred in the past and they may have long term impact on the size of the

North American cow herd in particular. What seems to be occurring is that we are running out of land and people to produce cattle and beef on this continent – certainly in the short term.

First the people shortage situation - and it’s become a problem from primary production to the processing sector. In the critical Alberta and Saskatchewan cattle industry area, the bustling economy is causing a farm and meat processing labour shortage problem. The energy industry is the main culprit as workers flee agriculture and processing for much higher paying jobs in the oil patch. It’s not just workers either, family farm and ranch operators are finding that their grown children are also not that keen to take over the operation because of better opportunities elsewhere. That’s had a further affect as owners near retirement and no prospect of turning over the operation to their children, reduce the size of their herds and rent out their land for crop farming purposes.

The related driver in herd reduction, particularly in the USA, is that less

Ahead of the heard WILL VERBOVEN grazing land is available for cattle production.

That’s been caused by weather calamities and governments reducing the use of public lands for grazing purposes. Clearly with a decreasing supply of people and land to raise cattle, the underlying trend becomes rather clear. But it’s the people shortage at the other end that is the biggest worry.

Feedlots and meat processing plants need workers to feed and process the cattle primary growers produce. There the shortage becomes acute and can cause these operations to cut back their buying practices. That could result in a curious dilemma – high priced cattle with nowhere to go – a producer’s worst nightmare Industry observers

will tell you that regardless of the other factors affecting cattle production, high prices will solve all production problems in the end. There is considerable truth to that observation and agriculture has proven that it can respond quite dramatically to price incentive. But there is a related problem to that incentive, reports are that with the present unprecedented sky high prices, cattle producers are selling every bovine they can including potential replacement heifers.

That does not bode well for herd expansion, never mind just regular herd replacements.

I expect many cattle producers also suspect that regardless of the ongoing reduction in the national cattle herd, the pres-

ent price gravy train could come to a grinding halt at any time. Might as well extract as much return as possible whilst the market is high. That’s because there is a looming reality that is like a ticking time bomb – and its retailer and consumer price resistance.

The sight of $50 dollar steaks at a restaurant or a $60 prime rib at the meat counter is sure to initiate some sticker shocker on any consumer. Surely they will start to look elsewhere for their meat purchases.

That is almost guaranteed to happen.

But is there another side to consider – yes there is – supply and demand can work in different ways.

If herd expansion is not forthcoming because of other factors, what may well occur is that the industry will settle into a smaller production and processing base. That will see fewer feedlots and probably fewer processing plants. Cattle prices may still remain high but they will be needed to resolve those higher labour costs.

What is for sure is that the next few years will be interesting times for cattle production and processing in western Canada.

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Elementary and middle school students from Stettler pack their shoeboxes for the Operation Christmas Child program on Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Students learn the joy of giving through shoebox program Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Elementary and middle school students from Stettler picked out some fine Christmas presents last week — but not for themselves, or anybody they know.

They were filling shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, a program operated through Samaritan’s Purse to distribute gifts to needy children overseas.

The Stettler Elementary School gym floor was lined with small presents — toys, clothes, school

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The elementary students themselves had brought in these gifts over the past few weeks, and now they were tasked with packing them into shoeboxes, with the

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The process was surprisingly smooth, given that around 550 kids were involved, packing a total of 225 shoeboxes in under 45 minutes.

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The Freedom Singers thank God...

Two years ago, the manager of a booking agency called and asked if I would like to have The Freedom Singers in our church. As he explained their ministry, I said that they would probably fit very well for our Christmas banquet and a date was set. Well, time has gone by quickly and a few weeks ago, tickets were

printed and posters distributed for the event.

Almost immediately, I received a phone call. It was encouraging, because the lady who called said that she’d recently seen The Freedom Singers on a rerun of Dragon’s Den. Having decided that seeing them in person was a must, she was pleased to see that they

were coming to Stettler.

I delivered two tickets to her later that day and she described how The Freedom Singers had touched her and mentioned that even the Dragon’s Den hosts had shed tears. I was a little embarrassed to admit that I hadn’t seen the episode, but that evening, I reread the promotional materi-

Lots of pre-Christmas action at the library Submitted by Crystal Friars Library news It is a month until Christmas and we have a lot of fun events for you at the Stettler Public Library.

We’re pleased to present Alf Erichsen, author of Lutheran Pioneers, on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Alf will be talking about the history of Lutheran churches in the Stettler area. Come for a glimpse into the history of our hometown.

Join the Readers’ Circle Book Club on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. as we discuss the classic Christmas poem “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas. New members are welcome.

Would you like a Grinch Christmas tree and a Christmas bough arrangement to show off to your friends and family?

Join us on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. for Christmas Make and Take with Kirsten from Fred & Pat’s Cuppa. The cost is $35 and there are only five spots left.

Refreshments will be provided. Call the library at 403-742-2292 to register.

The whole family can get into the Christmas crafting mood on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. for Craftapalooza; crafts, decorations and refreshments for all ages at our Christmas craft extravaganza.

What a great way to spend the afternoon.

Do you want to try something new?

Come to the library on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. for Christmas around the World.

Bring your favourite food and celebrate the holidays with a festive potluck at the library. This fun evening is presented by the Stettler Public Library and Stettler Adult Learning.

Christmas is a magical time for any child and we have the event geared towards holiday-loving kids ages 0-5.

Christmas Magic with Read and Rhyme is taking place on Friday, Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a Read & Rhyme holiday special event with crafts, activities, stories and snacks.

Keep in Christmas crafting mode on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. with Christmas Make and Take Part 2. This time, we welcome Caroline from Caroline’s Homespun Seasons to show us how to make a quilted Christmas ball.

Pre-registration required and the cost is $25.

If you have any questions about our programs and services, please check out our website (http://spl.prl.ab.ca), our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ StettlerPublicLibrary) or see our tweets (www.twitter.com/stettlerlibrary) for last minute details about our programs. You can also contact us the old-fashioned way at 403-742-2292.

Faith & Reflection ROSS HELGETON 403-742-5020 • REVRH@TELUS.NET als and located online, the Dragon’s Den episode that she’d mentioned. I’m not embarrassed to admit that it brought tears to my eyes as well. The following, is an extremely condensed version of The Freedom Singers story.

Teenagers, Simon and Steven Ivascu and Wesley Pop, fled from their native land of Romania. They knew that upon their graduation from high school, the Romanian military would forcibly conscript them. Because freedom of worship was strictly prohibited, they

believed it would be against their Christian convictions to comply. However, resisting conscription typically resulted in several years of imprisonment and lifelong persecution...so they fled!

With no idea as to destination, they stowed away in a container, which was sealed and locked. After several days in intense heat, the container was loaded onto a ship. They ran out of food, water, oxygen and hope. Despair filled both the container and their hearts. It seemed as if that container and the dark hold

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Grade 12 portfolios are ready This past week at Wm. E. Hay was once again a busy one as students geared up for upcoming events and participated in Operation Christmas Child. As a school, our goal was to fill 300 boxes with various items to give to children between the ages of 2-14, and we were successful.

Thank you to everyone who helped with the event and those who donated items as well.

The Grade 12s have been busy presenting their portfolios to the members of the community. They have worked on their portfolios in TA for the past three

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years and the presentations give them an opportunity to show off their accomplishments in high school.

The portfolios are excellent tools that employers can use to get to know high school students who are applying for jobs. Employers, ask us for our portfolios, we would love to show them off.

Tomorrow is opening night for the fall produc-

tion of Bone Chiller, so if you haven’t already, feel free to buy a ticket at Well’s Furniture or the high school office. The students involved in the play have been working very hard and appreciate all the support.

On Dec. 5, the Students’ Union is hosting a carnival in which there will be games and events set up by various clubs in our school, including Be The Change, the Athletic Board, and G.S.A. More information about that will be coming in the future.

That’s all for this week.

of the ship, would become their tomb. But in their words, “God provided one of many miracles in their lives”, and while admittedly, somewhat the worse for wear, they arrived in Montreal!

The Freedom Singers share their music and testimony in the hope that those who listen will be spiritually blessed and they habitually thank God for His guidance and abundant grace. They say, “We’ve been blessed beyond our imagination in so many ways...with the opportunity of sharing our music and testimony...”

A few prevailing thoughts come to mind...how much these young men were willing to pay for freedom, and simultaneously how easy it is for me to take freedom, as a Canadian, and as a Christian, for granted.

“The cause of Freedom is the cause of God!”

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2. It isolates you Ultimately, gossiping will isolate you. People will still talk to you and you’ll still have friends, but you’ll be known as the person that gossips.

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6. It spreads lies Many times, a story gets exaggerated entirely out of proportion. By gossiping and spreading the rumor, you’re lying as well.

If you’ve ever been the target of gossip and untrue rumors, you know how hurtful it is. Whether something is true or not, knowing that people are talking about you is painful. You feel embarrassed, humiliated, and ashamed, even if you’ve done nothing to be ashamed of in the first place. Does that mean you can never discuss another person with others? No, but be very careful of your motives.

When you are talking about another person but not gossiping, there is an effort to understand and maintain the other person’s wellbeing and integrity. A good measure is to ask yourself - if the person walked into the middle of this conversation would there be any embarrassment about what is being discussed?

Gossip is harmful and destroys relationships.

When you are tempted to gossip about others, remember the pain you felt when people gossiped about you. Remind yourself about the cost to you personally if you engage in gossip. Refuse to participate in something that tears other people down.

To learn less hurtful and more effective ways to express your feelings or if you are the subject of gossip, we are here to help you deal with your emotions. Please contact FCSS for a list of resources or to see one of our counsellors

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Students learn the joy of giving through shoebox program continued from page 7 “It’s just so important for the kids to be aware of the number of children out there that aren’t opening presents, around the world,” said Brennan, “and to let them know how good it feels to give.”

Gifts are packed into red-and-green shoeboxes that are designated for either boys or girls of vary-

ing age groups.

Boxes from western Canada are headed to several destinations this year, including Haiti, Guatemala, Venezuela, Uruguay, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone and Equatorial Guinea.

The boxes were delivered to Stettler Alliance Church, where on Sunday they were loaded into a

trailer and taken to the distribution centre in Red Deer.

Students at William E. Hay Composite High School also packed shoeboxes this year, as they have for the last two decades. Groups at several area churches also took part; for instance, a packing party at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran

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Church produced a total of 186 shoeboxes.

Brennan reported this week that a total of 1,712

shoeboxes were shipped out from Stettler and district this year, up from 1,565 last year.

For info on Operation Christmas Child, visit samaritanspurse.ca/operationchristmaschild.

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Samantha Moore has lived in Stettler most of her life. She is from a very tight knit family. Samantha offers to Aspen Ford’s customers a passion for finding solutions and an exuberance for problem solving. Her zeal for learning and joy for life are tremendous assets and she looks forward to the opportunity to help the community of East Central Alberta with all their automotive needs.

Will Brown, his wife Pam and three children have lived in Stettler for the past 8 years. Will previously served as Pastor for one of Stettler’s Churches before joining the team at Aspen Ford. You may recognize will from his roll as a Town Councilor or as a teacher of Tae Kwon Do in Alix. Will’s passion for service is what brought him to Aspen Ford and he looks forward to demonstrate that commitment to all his friends and acquaintances.

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Christmas Market at the Legion Hall two days of Christmas Cheer: Friday, December 5, 4pm to 7pm.

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Town of Stettler employees set up the annual Christmas Tree at the intersection of Main Street (50 Street) and 49 Avenue on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The tree, which is decorated by crews, will have an official lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 28.

Annual tree erected on Main Street Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Visitors to Stettler’s downtown core will be able to appreciate the Christmas spirit that bit more after a tall, dark-green Christmas tree was erected at the intersection of Main Street and 49 Avenue.

The annual tradition, which has been going on for at least 20 years, sees a giant, donated tree be raised up at the intersection. It is decorated with lights, a star, and

ornaments before a special lighting ceremony is scheduled for this Friday, Nov. 28 at 6 p.m.

“Residents donate the tree every year,” Melissa Robbins, director of operational services with the town, said. “This year, the tree was donated by Tom and Brenda McNally.”

The tree is cut down by town staff at the property and erected at the same intersection every year.

“Heartland Industries donates the crane and crew to take down and put up

the tree every year,” Robbins said.

The intersection changes to a no-left-turn intersection while the tree is up, since the tree obscures the view of oncoming traffic to a certain extent, and requires straight-through traffic to curve out a bit to get past the giant conifer.

The tree-lighting ceremony kicks off the annual downtown business event Moonlight Madness, where stores stay open late to give residents a chance at some special deals.

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Big Valley’s story brought to life in theatre production dillacs” used shadows, coloured lights and many props to tell the story of the energy industry.

The play — projected on a giant white sheet hung from the ceiling — covered multiple aspects of oil and gas development, including the impact on the environment and the need for renewal.

Brett Gartley, Trickster Theatre’s parent liaison, said he and the other staff do theatre workshops at schools throughout the year.

“The kids create the story,” he said. “We just make sure it makes sense.”

The theatre company — including residency leader Alice Nelson and technical leader Ryan Reese — arrived in Big Valley on Monday to meet the students and work with some props.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, they got down to work, developing the stories and dialogue. They were also joined by community volunteers who spoke about the history of the region and helped them pick some key themes.

They added music, lights and costumes on Thursday, in preparation for the performance on Friday. Parent volunteers helped to create some of the props and

Joel van der Veem INDEPENDENT REPORTER The students of Big Valley School joined forces with the creative talent of Calgary’s Trickster Theatre to tell the story of their hometown on stage last week.

After working together all week, the students and the theatre company presented four short plays under the title of “Community Heritage” in the school gym to a crowd of about 50 parents, staff and community members on Friday, Nov. 21.

Larissa Jackson’s Kindergarten and Grade 1 and 2 students started the performance off with “The Lightning Speeder,” taking the crowd on a train trip to Big Valley for ice cream.

First, the students are victims of a polite train robbery, and then their train collides with a moose and a deer on the tracks. Ultimately, they decide not to return to Stettler, but stay behind in Big Valley for a dance party.

The second play was “Miner Mike and the Spoiled Kids, and Ronnie, Too,” presented by Charlee Mappin’s Grade 3 and 4 students.

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Brett Gartley of Trickster Theatre and students from Big Valley School’s Kindergarten and Grade 1 and 2 classes act in a scene from “The Lightning Speeder,” one of four plays presented in the gym on Friday, Nov. 21. back to a 1920s coal mine, where Miner Mike and his talking horse, Ronnie, take them through the journey of mining coal and turning it into energy.

In the third play, “Granny’s Voyage to Big Valley,” Erin Stauffer’s Grade 5 and 6 students told the story of Granny’s trip via covered wagon from the Yukon.

The pioneers dig a hole to keep warm, start a fire using a buffalo

chip, ward off a bear attack and cross a treacherous river to reach their homestead site. They then build themselves a party line and go to a dance, where two men duel for the right to Granny’s hand.

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Gartley said it was a “fantastic week,” adding that he enjoyed seeing the school and community work together, and noting that the students adapted well on Friday as some of their classmates fell ill with the flu and were unable to perform.

“They jumped in and they helped out however they could,” he said.

Principal Corry Raugust said the theatre company worked with the students for three hours each day.

“It was fantastic to see what the students can come up within a week and act it out,” he said.

“Students got involved, thinking outside the box, and brought their ideas.”

He also said bringing the company in was a good opportunity for Big Valley, since it’s difficult for small schools to have a drama club or theatre classes.

The weeklong workshop was supported with funding from the school, the Village of Big Valley, and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.

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A new museum in Botha Come on out to the Botha Hall for a very exciting event coming up this coming Sunday, Nov. 30, starting at 1:30 p.m. It’s time for their Old-Time Club Christmas Dance. So if you would like, wear something red or green in color for this festive season event. The “Old-Tyme Aires Band” will be entertaining for this special event.

The committee will be serving turkey at this one, so they are asking everyone to bring buns/salad or dessert (Christmas goodies) with you to share with everyone that afternoon. If you have any questions please contact Doug Haustein at 403-7423994.Everyone is welcome to come to these dances, as there is no age limit, so come on out for a great Sunday afternoon with lots of fun.

With deepest sympathy, we would like to send our prayers and thoughts to Murray Davidson, and their son (Dustin and Miranda Cowan and family) and

Murray’s two daughters on the passing of Murray’s wife, Dustin’s mother, and the girls’ (Caitland and Kristen) stepmother, Hazel Davidson. Hazel passed away the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the age of 49 years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Hazel’s family and friends at this time of loss. Hazel and Murray were active members of the Botha area and they were willing to help out with different things that needed to be done in this little village. Hazel, you will be truly missed by all who knew you.

Back on a happier note, come out at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 to the Botha Seniors’ Centre for their annual Christmas Turkey Bingo. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the balls rolling at 7:15 p.m. So come on out and try and win your turkey for your festive season.

Dec. 8, come to the seniors’ centre for another day of quilting. The ladies meet

Botha Booster LOUISE BELLAIR 403-742-5317 there at 9:30 a.m., and would love to see you all there, and teach you the beautiful art of quilting.

A big congratulations goes out to Flo Iskiw as he has been reelected as mayor for this little village. Also a big congratulations goes out to Fay Betts (deputy mayor), Ken Hoekstra (councillor) and Eric Jerrand also for being reelected to their positions. A copy of the appointments are available at the Village Office or by e-mailing at- vlbotha@explornet.com, if

you would like a copy.

Starting December, new office hours will be from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m.

Other items that were discussed at the October meeting was the start up of Geographic Information System, the furnace for the old church, which will be turned into to a museum, snow removal, and a lot of other items. If you would like to know what’s happening, please contact the village office.

Botha Community Centre committee is looking for anyone who can help flood the ice arena and close the facility. If you would like more information on this, please contact Shaun Deer at 403-7423937.

To purchase season passes to the arena, please contact Shaun, also if anyone would be interested in giving skating lessons, Shaun would love to hear from you, please.

Fun coming to Rumsey Hall on Saturday Hope you all had a good weekend. It was a crushing blow for all the Edmonton Eskimo fans out there to watch them get stomped on by the Calgary Stampeders, but really they just were not playing as good as they

could have and Calgary deserved the win. So good luck to Calgary next weekend in the Grey Cup. It is great to have a team from Alberta in the final game.

The Big Valley Inn is hosting a Grey Cup Party

on Sunday, Nov. 30 starting at 4 p.m. Tickets only cost $20 and will include beef on a bun and snacks during the game. Half of the ticket sales will go towards the Big Valley School’s breakfast program. So if you

Dear Boys & Girls Have you written your letter to Santa yet?

Kids, this year you don’t have to send your letter to Santa all the way to the North Pole. Instead, go to the Stettler Independent and ask my helpers for a special envelope addressed to my headquarters in Stettler. Put your letter to Santa in the envelope along with a self-addressed stamped envelope, and deposit in Santa’s mailbox at the Stettler Independent Of¿ce.

All letters must be received by December 1, 2014.

Mrs. Claus and I will work very hard to answer all our letters!

Love from Santa and Mrs. Claus

want to get on your favorite team jersey, whether it is Calgary or Hamilton, and join everyone at the Inn, it sounds like a great time.

Sandy McNaughton called to let me know that the Christmas concert practices are all lined up and ready to go, just need the kids to show up. The first practice will be held on Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. with the following practices on Dec. 7 and 14 at 3 p.m.

The big show will happen on Friday, Dec. 19 starting at 7 p.m. So far they have planned that Michies will be playing and there are plans in place for a play directed by Darcey Graham called “Angel’s Alert”. I also heard a rumor that Santa will be stopping by, so if you have your list ready by then, you might just get a chance to convince Santa in person that you really have been good all year.

There is a fun night coming up at the Rumsey Hall this coming Saturday, Nov. 29 starting at 7 p.m. The Alberta Avalanche (Morrin) Basketball Team is

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presenting the Atomic Improv Comedy company, who will be performing at 8 with the Suit Jacket Society band getting you out on the floor at 9:30. The tickets are $25 and you can get them from Betty Primrose at 403-368-3726 or Melanie Nelson at 403772-0000.

The Rumsey/Rowley History Book committee is looking for stories from anyone who presently lives in and around Rumsey or Rowley or who lived here in the past as we are compiling the third edition of our history book. If you already have a story in the second edition, please continue your story from where you left off. We have information letters available to help people with the construction of their stories.

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For additional information, contact Dariel McNaughton at 403-368-2120 There will be a regular meeting for the Morrin Blooming Prairie Seniors on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the drop-in centre, Morrin Arena. Everyone 55+ is welcome.

The Morrin Lions are holding their annual Santa Breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 9 until noon. Santa will put in an appearance around 10 to 10:30. There will be a coloring contest, craft and treats for the kids.

This will all be held at the Morrin Community Hall.

We will be accepting donations of cash or food for the Drumheller Food Bank.

Everyone is welcome.

And finally, I thought I would include some Grey Cup trivia to conclude this week’s news: *The 1912 Grey Cup game between Toronto and Hamilton was delayed for an hour while officials looked for a football until a dressing room door was kicked in and the precious pigskin was found *In 1995, the Baltimore Stallions won the Grey Cup as Canada’s best football team, the first and only American franchise to win the trophy *The week before the 1939 Grey Cup in Toronto, the weather turned wet and then cold. In an attempt to soften the rock-hard turf, the grounds crew poured 400 gallons of gasoline on the field and set it ablaze the day before the game.

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Tickets for Calgary Fiddlers’ concert running out Santa Claus scheduled to stop by Byemoor next Saturday, Dec. 6 At the Endmoor Drop-in Centre’s crib match last Tuesday, it was Gladys McLeod who posted the top score while Doug Harold was second. For those who don’t know Gladys and Doug, they live in the former Norm and Lorraine Kelly home in the hamlet of Byemoor. The next crib meet will be on Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Ray and Stacey Gutsche of Kamloops, B.C. were recent visitors with Ray’s parents Herb and Helen Gutsche in Hanna.

They also visited Ray’s sister Marlene and Lorne Wallace on the home farm at Endiang.

We extend sympathy to the family of Louie Engel who passed away on Nov. 21 at age 90. Louie grew up at Leo and Endiang. He attended Ideal Valley School (across the road from where Gordon and Marilyne Boehlke used to live). Louie married a neighbour girl, Fern Duncan, and they later took over operation of the Engel farm, just north of where Jim and Leanne Sorensen live today. Here Louie and Fern’s four children were born — Don, Doris, Wayne and Dianne. The Engels moved to Halkirk where Louie start-

ed a construction business. Our thoughts are with the Engel family in the loss of this fine gentleman who was well-known by many in a large area.

A funeral service for Louie will be held in Halkirk on Dec. 1 at 2 p.m.

Shannon Knowles is visiting with long-time friend and former classmate Peggy (nee Ackerman) Byatt at Victoria, B.C. Peggy’s husband George along with some of his family and friends are visiting the Endmoor area on their annual deer hunting excursion.

The next Byemoor School parent council meeting is on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the school. All interested parents/guardians and community members are welcome to attend.

Santa Claus Day is coming up in Byemoor on Dec. 6 and runs from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The 4-H beef club are selling Christmas trees starting at 11 a.m. It is a good opportunity to get in some Christmas shopping as there will be a variety of merchandise, craft tables and a bake sale at the hall. Pictures with Santa begin at 2 p.m. A concession booth will be open.

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Plan to attend this annual event.

If you haven’t already purchased your tickets for the Calgary Fiddlers’ Christmas Concert at the Endiang Hall on Dec. 14 at 2 p.m., be sure to do so soon. This talented group of young fiddlers are 14-18 years of age and have toured the world and played for the Prime Minister of Canada. Tickets are $20 and available at Ruthie’s Roost cafÊ in Endiang or at the Byemoor Store.

In local hockey news, the Peewee Thunder team won against Alix, with a score of 5-1, on Saturday. On Sunday the Peewees continued their winning streak with a 7-0 win over Sedgewick in Big

Valley.

The Atom Swordmen’s game against Stettler on Saturday ended in an 8-8 tie.

The Endmoor Minor Hockey Association together with the Big Valley Minor Hockey Association is sponsoring a fundraiser known as the Hockey Survivor Pool. Participants pick one winning NHL team per day from the schedule. It costs $20 to play. If your pick loses you are voted off. The last person standing is the survivor and is the winner of the 50/50 payout. To play purchase a sheet from any minor hockey member or at the Byemoor Store prior to Dec. 1. For more information contact Sandra Schell at 403-741-6633. This is a good way to support minor hockey and have some fun besides.

Christmas trivia — “Christmas trees are known to have been popular in Germany as far back as the sixteenth century. In England, they became popular after Queen Victoria’s husband Albert, who came from Germany, made a tree part of the celebrations at Windsor Castle.�

Lots to look forward to in holiday season The seniors held their monthly supper meeting on Tuesday evening with 25 members present. Final plans were made for the “Meet and Greet� afternoon coffee held this Wednesday. Floor curling continues every Tuesday evening and bingo is held every other Tuesday afternoon. The seniors will be working at the casino in Red Deer on Dec. 9 and 10. Their Christmas supper will be held on Dec. 16 at the special time of 5 p.m. for this month only, due to the school concert being on the same evening.

Our sympathies go out to the family of Louie Engel, who passed away on Friday, Nov. 21 at the Coronation continuing care facility. Louie celebrated his 90th birthday last April. Services will be held at the Halkirk hall at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1.

His story is on page 468 of Home Fires and continues on page 70 of Volume 2.

Debbie Hronek and Maxine Baird are coaching the Castor Tigers girls’ sr. high basketball team. They compete in the northeastern division.

Halkirk students on the team are Katelyn Dahmer, Jacey Gamroth, Tiana

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tion with the breakfast; Dec. 9 and 10 – seniors at the jackpot casino in Red Deer; Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 – Ham and Turkey bin-

gos in the hall; Dec 16 – Christmas pot luck supper at seniors’ centre at 5 p.m.; Dec. 16 – Mother Teresa annual Christmas concert

at the school at 7 p.m.; Feb. 7 – Elks Seafood and Comedy night – details to follow. Mark these dates on your calendar.

403-884-2237/403-742-4494 Gamroth, Haley Grice, Jillian Schaffner and Maddie Schauer. Halkirk boys on the Castor Raiders boys’ sr. high team are Liam Grice, MacQuire Kent, Simon Muncy, Lief Neufeld and Seth Neufeld. Congrats to all our Halkirk students who display great athletic skills in a wide variety of sporting events.

Two floor curling teams participated in the Stettler floor curling bonspiel last week. Paul and Jacquie Dietrich, Wendy Ashbacher and Rose Koenraadt were one team and Anne

Neilson, Olga Cox, Francien Hanson and Elizabeth Raher were the other one.

Kourtney and Kassidy Hronek, who are attending school in Lethbridge, were home last weekend to take part in hunting season.

Kourtney is completing an after degree in nursing and Kassidy is in a criminal justice program.

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continued from page 5 They don’t have to reveal their midriffs, wear fancy costumes or perform in public; the goal is to have fun, get some exercise and support each other.

“You can step in and pick it up fairly quickly,” said Olson. “And it makes a person feel good.”

Tracey Walker, 28, attended with her mom, Mary.

It was her first time, and she said it was fun and provided solid exercise without being too difficult.

Terri Simpson, a resident of Hanna, also attended, saying she hopes to begin teaching classes there soon.

It’s “not just your usual ‘run on a treadmill’-type thing, which I find so boring I can’t handle it,” said Simpson.

The women in attendance ranged in age from young adults to middle age, lending credence to Simpson’s claim that “you don’t have to be a spring chicken.”

Olson said she started learning to belly dance in 2004 while she was living in Esterhazy, Sask., and taking jazz dancing lessons.

Her instructor switched to teaching belly dancing, and Olson reluctantly stayed on, adding, “I just grew to really love it.”

She has continued dancing since moving to Stettler in February 2013, saying that she began teaching it here since no one else was offering it.

She added that she plans to host more workshops and wants to start a regular class in Stettler in the new year.

Olson said she “hopes to get a good, vibrant adult dance community going,” noting, “I think we’ve got the kids covered.”

Those interested in learning more can contact Olson by phone at 403-542-9918 or by email at ckav11@ telus.net.

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Lightning break losing streak in 4-3 shootout win Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The streak is over after a Saturday win for the Stettler Lightning, who won in an overtime shootout against the Mountainview Colts, 4-3.

The game almost didn’t make it to overtime after the Colts had a shot at the empty

Lightning net when goalie Simon Thieleman was caught away. But Thieleman threw himself across the ice and blocked the shot midair, earning cheers and whistles from the home crowd.

Stettler started the game strong with Scott Ternes taking advantage of a powerplay to score the first goal of the game. A

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Adam Ternes sneaks the puck past the Mountainview Colts’ goaltender in an overtime shootout on Saturday, Nov. 22. The win breaks the Lightning’s losing streak.

few minutes later, though, the Colts equalized, ending the first 1-1.

Two goals by the Colts at the start of the second put the visiting team ahead 3-1, though the Lightning had several promising shots on net throughout the majority of the period. It was only in the last five minutes of the period that the gap narrowed, courtesy of a powerplay goal by Adamn Ternes.

Only minutes into the third, Cody Hoskins took advantage of another Colts penalty to even the score, and the rest of the third period went by with several opportunities for both teams to score, including the desperate save by Thieleman.

“That’s probably one that shouldn’t have happened,” head coach and general manager Doug Smith said of Thieleman’s dramatic save. “All credit goes to Simon there.”

Smith said Thieleman’s impressive save and the crowd’s enthusiastic response helped lift the spirits of the tired players, who already were playing hard for a win.

“It gave us all a good kick,” Smith said.

That good kick helped the team keep most of the play in the Colts’ end during the remainder of the third, including several minutes where the Lightning had two play-

ers in the penalty box. The third ended in a tie, and the five minute, four-on-four overtime period went by without a goal, sending it to another overtime shootout.

“Shootouts are a crapshoot,” Smith said.

“It reduces a team game to an individual’s skills.”

This marks the third time the Lightning have gone into a shootout in the past 12 games, with the first two resulting in losses for the Stettler team. This time, though, Colts’ goalie Thomas Della Siega was the one who broke under pressure, giving up the necessary goal in the first round. “(The win) has buoyed us up big time,” Smith said after the game. “It’s like you’re able to breathe again.”

He gave credit to the Lightning players, who endured 11 losses, many in overtime and several more by only a goal, in the past two months.

“We’re learning from our mistakes, and we’re not repeating them,” he said.

The Lightning now have two away games before they’re back on home ice on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. against Coaldale.

They play the next day against Okotoks at 7:30 p.m.

Junior, senior boys learned lots on the court Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler’s junior and senior boys volleyball teams are finished for the year, following a season that was a mixture of struggle and success for both.

The juniors competed in the second round of zone playoffs in Wetaskiwin the second week of November, after defeating La-

combe in the first round.

The boys faced Camrose in two sets, losing 25-17 and 25-14, but coach Joe Thibeau highlighted the efforts of defenseman Johan Bouwer.

They wrapped up by playing Innisfail in two close sets, ultimately losing 25-23 and 27-25.

Though they’d finished in sixth place out of six teams in the regu-

lar season, they made it to fourth place in zones, Thibeau noted.

“Overall, we — both James Choi and I — were encouraged by the progress the team made,” said Thibeau, adding that the season saw “lots of growing, lots of learning.”

He said he was especially impressed by the progress of the younger players, and he’s “excit-

ed” to work with the team again next year.

The seniors competed in the first round of zones on the weekend of Nov. 15 in Camrose, but were eliminated in the face of tough competition from other teams like Ponoka.

“They put in the best effort they could,” said coach Derrick Hatch.

“It’s been an up-and-down sea-

son.”

“Some games we played over our heads,” he continued, “and some games we didn’t play up to our potential.”

He added that the team would seek to work on developing its consistency next year. The senior boys finished in fifth place out of seven teams in their regular season with a 2-4 win-loss record.

Atom Cs hound Hawks with back-to-back wins Joel van der Veen INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler’s Atom C hockey team dominated Maskwacis in back-toback games at home and away this past weekend.

The Stettler team hosted the Atom B Hawks on Saturday, Nov. 22, finishing with a score of 12-3.

Stettler held Maskwacis scoreless in the first period while Reid Shirley and Colby Norman scored two goals each, with Denver Schultz contributing one goal.

In the second period, Gage Hunt, Tyler Miller and Wyatt Streit each contributed one point for Stettler, while Zach McCord scored twice.

Maskwacis managed one goal, bringing the tally to 10-1.

Each team scored twice in the third period, with Brody Lang and Denver Schultz picking up goals for Stettler.

The following day, Maskwacis hosted Stettler at the Ermineskin Arena, but the home advantage didn’t help as the Hawks lost 17-4.

Zach McCord scored seven goals for Stettler, while Reid Shirley scored four times. Colby Nor-

man and Ryan Robinson each contributed two goals, while Brandon Enyedy and Brody Lang both scored once.

Atom boys Sylvan Lake’s Atom AA Lakers hosted the Stettler Atom A team on Nov. 22, winning 6-3. Yannick Zondag, Bret Hymers and Riley Turre scored one goal each.

The next day, Stettler Atom A hosted Rimbey Atom A, losing to their guests 10-1. Riley Turre was the only player to score for Stettler.

The Stettler Atom B team visited Innisfail on Nov. 23, defeating the Servus Flyers 9-3. Scoring one point each for Stettler were Cade Wilkie, Carter Kranzler, Thorson Marshall, Waylon Blumhagen, Yuvraj Uppal, Kaden Muhlbach and Cole van Ringen, while Brogan Hoopfer added two goals to the tally.

Peewee boys Stettler’s Peewee A team hosted the Blackfalds Bulldogs Peewee 1 team on Nov. 23, losing 8-4 to their guests. Scoring for Stettler were Shay Anderson, TJ Howarth, Andrew Chapman and Ryan Shir-

ley.

The same day, the Peewee B team hosted the Blackfalds Bulldogs Peewee 2 team, resulting in a narrow 4-3 loss for Stettler. Scoring for the home team were Liam McQuay, Billy Praski and Luke Martin.

Bantam boys Stettler’s Bantam B team went to Sedgewick to face the Killam/ Sedgewick Battle River Bantam Outlaws on Nov. 23, losing 12-2.

Beau Cooper and Jackson Squires both scored for Stettler.

The Bantam A team had no games last week.

Midget boys The Stettler Legion team hosted Viking Dee Jay Plumbing on Nov. 22, winning 8-5. Kieran Rost and Zack Werbowesky scored two goals each for Stettler, while Tanner Steinwand, Brendan Bardwell, Mark Bengert and Matt Sylvester scored one point each.

The Midget B team played three back-to-back games this weekend, starting with an away game against the Maskwacis Midget A Hawks on Nov. 21, which they lost 6-4.

Tye Mulgrove scored twice, while Brendan Pederson and Chase McGonigal contributed one goal each.

The next day, they hosted the 3 Cs (Castor, Coronation and Consort) Midget A team, resulting in a 4-2 loss for Stettler. Tye Mulgrove and Tanner Zimmerman both scored for Stettler.

On Nov. 23, the Midget B team hosted the Sylvan Lake Midget A Lakers, resulting in a 3-3 tie. Tanner Zimmerman, Rylee Jacobson and Tye Mulgrove each scored for Stettler.

The Midget C team hosted Sylvan Lake’s Midget B Lakers on Nov. 22, winning 4-1. Brandon Kent, Adam Nixon, Chase Dolliver and Bradley Dods scored one point each.

The following day, they played the 3 Cs Midget B team, winning 5-3. Alex Bauer, Steven McCrea, Scott Verhoeven, Rylan Stefanik and Ryan Mielke each scored.

Girls’ hockey Stettler’s Atom girls hosted the Sylvan Lake Atom B1 Lakers on Nov. 22, losing 3-2. Charlee Resch and Brandon Slade scored for Stet-

tler.

The Peewee girls hosted the Maskwacis Peewee Female Hawks on Nov. 22, shutting their opponents out with an 11-0 finish.

Brooke Laisnez scored four times, Brittany Anderson and Willow Soresen scored twice each, while Brooke Warner, Hannah Duncan and Chelsea York contributed one goal each.

Stettler’s Bantam girls hosted back-to-back games on the weekend. On Nov. 21 they hosted the Camrose Bantam girls, winning 3-1; Breanne Shaw, Rachel Morbeck and Jamie Lee Spady each scored.

The next day they hosted the Leduc Ritchie Bros. Bantam Female Roughnecks, winning 7-1.

Scoring for Stettler were Sydney Sorken, Breanne Shaw and Krysta Froese, while Chelsey Devloo and Jessie Armstrong added two points each.

The Stettler OK Tire Midget Storm visited the Camrose Midget girls team on Nov. 23, losing 3-2.

Scoring for Stettler were Jayden Hogg and Kelsie Litke.

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Big Valley School’s Trickster Theatre presentation called “Community Heritage” on Friday, Nov. 21 brought great fun to the community.

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STOCK COW & BRED HEIFER SALE Listings: – 45 top Red Blaze face heifers, bred Red Angus - March 1 calving Deral Lang – Dispersal of 75 Hereford cows & bred heifers, bred Hereford - one iron cow herd - Vallet Herefords, Bashaw – Dispersal of 30 young Black & Red cows, bred Limousin, April 1 calving - Dan Stollee – 45 Simmental cross cows, bred Simmental or Charolais, calving February 1 - Dwayne Patterson

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REGULAR CATTLE SALE – 70 Charolais cross and Angus calves - Tim & Lance Nielsen – 120 Black Angus - Dale Derr

Friday, December 5, 2014

STOCK COW & BRED HEIFER SALE – Dispersal of 125 Red Angus, Simmental, Charolais influence cows, bred Charolais - 37 - 2nd calvers, 21 - 3rd calvers, 24 - 4th calvers, one iron cow herd, very young, full health program, March 28 calving - Brian McComish, Erskine.

– 35 Red Blaze face heifers, bred Red Angus - Dave Shand – 120 tan cows, bred Charolais, April calving - Merv Lansing

Linda Stillinger BIG VALLEY BULLETIN For those of you who did not attend Big Valley School’s Trickster Theatre performance on Friday, Nov. 21, you missed a fantastic show. It was entertaining, well done and the children were amazing.

Congratulations to all who were involved.

The Big Valley Legion would like to take this opportunity to extend their thanks to all who came out to show their respects on Remembrance Day. Poppy box donations and wreath sponsors were excellent this year and some of the money will be going to the Legion Last Post Fund, which goes toward erecting proper markers on veterans’ graves that have gone unmarked.

Thank you to Phil Jarmin for doing the Last Post and Reveille, our piano player, Esther Keith, from Perdue, Saskatchewan who filled in admirably and to

Serena for suggesting and enlisting her mom. The history of service that has been given by Big Valley residents over the past 100 years has been very high.

Thank you again one and all for remembering them.

The Legion’s next meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. On the agenda will be the Pioneer Dinner scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13. If by chance you are a senior new to Big Valley or have recently turned 65 and have not yet been contacted, please phone Arline at 876-2231.

The Big Valley Agricultural Society will be holding their annual general meeting on Monday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Big Valley Community Hall Annex. The Big Valley Agricultural Society runs the arena, golf course and ball diamonds. Memberships for the society will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Twenty eight people came out for Hall Board Bingo last Thursday eve-

ning. The progressive jackpot is at $158, still without a winner. Consolation winners were Elaine McCrindle and Doug Harold. The bonanza went to Yvonne Burnstad and the consolation to Doug Harold. The loonie pot was finally won

by Elaine McCrindle. The next Bingo is on Thursday, Nov. 27. Warm up starts at 7:30 p.m. Come on out and join the fun.

There were 11 players at Big Valley Inn Crib on Sunday, Nov. 23. Vi McCarty took first place, Gloria Emblau second and Lawrence Wilkie third.

Caroline Pound took home the booby and Vi McCarty won the draw. Lillian Kirtley won the 50/50. The next tournament is on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. See you all there.

Remember to register your children for Big Valley’s annual Children’s Christmas Party scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 14. Everyone is welcomed to attend though gifts are arranged only for children 10

and under. To register call or text Brenda at 403-7406552 or Catrina at 403-7417320 December birthday wishes go out to Jim Paul Sr. – 1, Catrina Dubitz – 2, Parker Van Haga – 2, Brenda Meyer – 3, Anton Stewart – 3, Raymond McCrindle – 5, Doug Stormoen – 6, Lorraine Gendre – 6, Margaret Johnson – 6, Chanse Stefanik – 8, Lois Miller – 9, Don Lane – 10, Jacob Webster – 13, Francisco Laisnez – 14, Myrna Saar – 14, Verna Kirtley – 14, Ann Mulbach – 18, Sharon Watson – 19, Elaine McCrindle – 19, Elaine Skocdopole – 21, Allan Saar – 24, Walter Stefanik – 26, Rod Couturier – 26, and Gerry Mulbach – 30.

Happy anniversary to Shamrock & Crystal Daychief – 11, Les & Yvonne Knapp – 13, Biff & Geneva Balcom – 18, Wilbur & Peggy Stewart – 21, Chris & Shauna Laisnez – 25, and Allan & Gerty Berresford – 28.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

REGULAR CATTLE SALE HEARTLAND BUSINESS PARK Highway #12 - east Stettler NOW SELLING Commercial Properties - Highway Frontage - Fully Serviced - The work is done!

Smaller lots available. Price incentives to early buyers.

Central Alberta’s gateway to the east Call Jim or Greg - 742-2368 for full details!

Mineral — Salt — Corral Panel Sales For all your needs phone 403-742-2368

Stettler Auction Mart (1990) Ltd. Lic. #00354 Auctioneers: Allen McMillan Dick Creasey Greg Johnson Scott Douglas Terry Silbernagel Office Administrator: Lona Benjamin Sales Reps: Greg Hayden - 403-740-9610; Jim Abel - 403-740-9609; Brad Lohr - 780-679-5500; Dick Creasey - 403-740-9434

Loonie pot must go Saturday Paulette Heer GADSBY/WESTWOODS NEWS With only a month till Christmas, events are underway. On Nov. 29, this Saturday night, there will be a Turkey bingo at the Bank Building, sponsored by the Gadsby District Hobby Club. Doors open at 6:30.

Early bird starts at 7 p.m. And...the loonie pot must go Saturday night.

There will be Christmas treats and coffee at half time. Everyone welcome.

A few weeks ago I wrote about the Lutheran churches of our area and the history book written by Elf Erichsen. I received phone calls in-

quiring how to purchase this book.

I am pleased to tell you the Stettler Library is hosting an event on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at the library. Elf will be there to discuss the history of the Lutheran churches in the area and to sign books. What a great Christmas present. Also books will be available at Pfeiffer’s House of Music.

Get well wishes to Lawrence Clarke who is in Calgary Foothills hospital recovering from double bypass surgery.

On Saturday, Frank and Eleanor Dahlgren motored to Innisfail, where they met with daughter Elva and Roger McAllister for lunch, then joined them to watch six- year-

old great grandson Dallon McAllister and his hockey team play Red Deer. Great fun. That is, without a doubt the best hockey to watch.

Happy anniversary to Chad and Melitta Sorensen.

Gloria and Stan Diegel helped grandson Elliot Skocdopole celebrate his ninth birthday on Saturday night with a birthday supper at his mom and dad’s, Richelle and Greg Skocdopole. Also there for the occasion were uncles and aunts Wade and Ybiett and family, Arden and Deanne and family and grandparents Jim and Dixie Skocdopole (who are enjoying their new home in Stettler).

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An immigrant’s story The Donalda & District Museum has some interesting manuscripts in its archives. Some materials have been published as parts of books, but a few stories have never seen print before. One of those stories is about the Rasmussen family.

One of Donalda’s earliest pioneers was Randolph Ole Rasmussen who, like many early immigrants, came from Pollock, South Dakota to Donalda, via Ponoka by train.

Sitting Bull, the great Indian chief, was in a way responsible for Randolph’s family moving to Alberta.

During the period of unrest in 1890, the Rasmussens were forced to flee to Eureka, South Dakota where they were under the protection of the American military. When Sitting Bull was killed at Standing Rock Indian Reservation and after the massacre at Wounded Knee, the Rasmussens, with new-born Randolph, were able to return home. They eventually left their homestead in Campbell County near the badlands of South Dakota in 1900, after the railway was built which connected them to Canada. They must have been surprised to find themselves in the badlands of Alberta. Eight other families left on the immigrant train from Pollock to Donalda.

The Rasmussen family

Donalda Diary KEN FAVRHOLDT 403-883-2100 moved to Donalda in 1902 when Randolph was 11 years old. In his reminiscences, Randolph relates how during the hard winter of 1906-07 he caught coyotes by chasing them on homemade skis, or horseback, and clubbing them to death.

In 1908, when 18 years of age, Rasmussen filed a homestead and settled down to be a farmer at Spruce Coulee. He mined his own coal out of the hills and hauled it to his sawmill to fuel the steam engine.

He sawed rough lumber for his neighbours. Randolph married Gundrun Pederson in 1922 at Spruce Coulee where they lived, farmed and raised five children.

Randolph also practiced photography and sold his pictures for $1.25 a dozen.

He played a lot of ball and was also active in curling.

Rhymes That Bind Literacy Program, a free program for young children, is having its final day on Nov. 26 10:30 to 12 at the Donalda School library. Contact Peggy (403-742-6700) for more information.

Christmas is approaching

quickly. The Sharon Lutheran Church is having an auction on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. Proceeds go to Operation Christmas Child.

Shoeboxes full of good things such as hygiene items, school supplies, toys and candy will be distributed to needy children in Uruguay, El Salvador, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Venezuela, and many other countries.

Contact Mary at 403-8832469 for more information.

Come to the Village Christmas in Donalda on Sunday, Nov. 30. Hot lunch at noon, followed by Santa’s Shopping Centre at the Drop-in Centre, as well as the country market from 1 to 4 p.m. at the community hall.

Happy birthday this week to Spencer Andres, Brianna Mueller, Logan Erickson, Sandra Nordahl, Donna Broeling, Carter Salmon, Kari Schoettler, Kathleen Kneeland, Shelley Ternes, Skyler Grams, Stefan Banziger, Daniel Lee, Erin Lane, Brenda Gebhardt and Candace Kotz, and birthday greetings to anyone we may have missed.

Pick up your parcels at Post Office I see the ladies who belong to the Quilting Club are hard at work. They meet at the seniors’ centre on Monday mornings at 9 a.m. Anyone wishing to join them can get more information by phoning Yvonne Stewart at 403 742 4277.

The knitting club will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the seniors’ centre at 7 p.m. They will be deciding what charity to donate their knitted products to.

Dates to remember for the Erskine School are: Friday, Dec. 5 Ugly Sweater Day (I could give them a few of mine), Wednesday, Dec. 17 is the parent council meeting, Thursday, Dec. 18 is the Christmas concert, Friday, Dec. 19 is pajama day and the Christmas swim. And then the Christmas holidays from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. I’m sure the teachers will enjoy a welldeserved break.

Don’t forget, kids, now is the time to

Erskine Enquirer PAT KELM 403-742-0604 bring your letters to Santa to the post office. The address is North Pole HOHOHO. Just a reminder that all post offices get overrun with parcels this time of year and it is most appreciated if you pick them up as early as possible to make room for the next day’s shipment since some of them are very large and take up a lot of room.

Larry Macey, caretaker of the Erskine Skating Rink, has the ice ready in the little rink and this weekend the ice will be ready or skating on the big rink.

Randolph Ole Rasmussen Turn off the television.

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After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. † Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer vehicle that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014/2015 MY GMC SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between November 1 and December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014/2015 MY GMC SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between November 1 and December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. 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GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ‡ Lease based on a purchase price of $30,331/$38,981 (including $1,000/$1,500 lease credit and $714/$714 November Bonus) for a 2015 Terrain AWD (3SA/K05)/Acadia AWD (3SA/K05). Bi-weekly payment is $166/$195 for 48 months at 0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment/trade. Total obligation is $17,214/$20,259, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,908/$19,774. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, dealer fees, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. 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Obituaries DAVIDSON Hazel Sarah (Cowan) Davidson of Stettler, Alberta passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Calgary Foothills Hospital, at the age of 49 years, as a result of severe injuries due to a motor vehicle collision. Hazel was born to Clifford and Frances Cowan on January 29, 1965 at Stettler Hospital. Hazel was the older sister to Helen, Theresa and Raymond. She attended Waverley School for grades 1-9 and William E. Hay Composite High School for grades 10-12, graduating in 1983. Hazel attended Reeves Business College in Red Deer in 1987. Hazel had several types of employment beginning with babysitting the neighbours children at age 12, Terreco for several years and Two Way Oilfield Services. Hazel was employed by McMann Family Services at the time of her death. Hazel married Murray Davidson on December 26, 2007. Hazel has always resided in the Stettler area except the year she attended Reeves College in Red Deer.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband Murray Davidson of Stettler; her son Dustin and his wife Miranda Cowan and their children Makayla and Carson of Stettler; step-daughters Caitland Davidson of Red Deer and Kristen Davidson of Red Deer; parents Clifford and Frances Cowan of Stettler; sisters Helen Cowan of Regina and Theresa Cowan of Stettler; brother Raymond and his wife Tracy Cowan and their son Jayden of Stettler; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and acquaintances.

Hazel was predeceased by her grandparents George and Sara Cowan, Alex and Florence Cameron; uncles: Alex Cowan, Alvin Cowan, Ken Cowan, Charlie Cameron and Rueben Cameron and aunt Bertha Taylor.

Hazel diligently supported STARS in her lifetime, never knowing that STARS, along with Stettler First Responders and the team at Foothills ICU would make such heroic efforts to save her life. The family is so grateful for all their kindly and professional care.

Hazel was sensitive to the needs of those around her and was always reaching out a helping hand. Hazel will be remembered for her outgoing nature and her cheery smile.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium with Kevin Cowan and Jean Jefferson officiating. Musician Patti Howell presented her gift of music and played for the congregational hymns. Tributes were given by Bruce Rafuse and Christen Sweet. Interment took place at Red Willow Cemetery with Lyle Smith, Morgan Chapman, Grant Cameron, Randy Gerling, Donovan Davidson and Raymond Cowan serving as Pallbearers.

Sympathies may be forwarded to the family by signing the guestbook at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations may be made to STARS or McMann Family Services c/o STETTLER FUNERAL HOME, Box 1780, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0 403-742-3422, who were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.

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STOREK In loving memory of my husband, Ivan Storek who passed away November 27, 2013 It has been a year since you left my side, You fought so hard and were so strong, You never whined or complained about how sick you were, I believe you could see how tough and exhausting it was for me taking care of you.

And you decided it was the right time to go, I’m so blessed that I could give you your last wish to be home when you passed on.

There are so many days I need your advice and help on decisions, I miss you more as every day goes by, I hope I can be happy and at peace again in this lifetime, Until we meet again, Love always, Sam BOREK In remembrance of Aneila who passed away November 30, 2003.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

So rest in peace dear loved one, and thanks for all you’ve done, we pray that God has given you the crown you’ve truly won.

From your loving family

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2 pm Santa arrives Enjoy Hot Chocolate & Cookies. Kids receive a Christmas Treat Bag!

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FULL-TIME/PART-TIME HELP WANTED on 4000 head feedlot/ stocker operation, located south of Botha.

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The Thesuccessful successful candidate candidate will will possess possess the the following following quali¿ cations: qualifications: S Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with ± Working knowledge of Microsoft Of¿ce with advanced typing skills advanced typing skills

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Production Supervisor/Shop Foreman Skill-Sets Required: • A strong people/supervision skill together with an ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels is important, as are sound planning and organization skills.

• Excellent work ethic • Able to work well in team environments • A good understanding of the welding process for B 31.3 piping and ASME VIII Div 1 pressure vessels.

• A good understanding of fabrication assembly process for the type of equipment we build.

Designations, Training or Prerequisites Required: • This role requires a minimum of at least five years experience working in the construction industry with two of those years in a senior/supervisory role is essential to the position.

Shop located north of Halkirk Please forward your resume to resume@capemfg.ca

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Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based.

Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for.

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Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

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

“B” Pressure, Journeyman We are now accepting resumes for: and

Welders - Apprentice Apprentice Welders Laborers - Labourers Allied offers Fabrication offers competitive wages, a health program, & wellness program, access Allied competitive wages, a health & wellness access to overtime to overtime hours, and theto opportunity to advance your career; division managehours, and the opportunity advance your career; division management positions ment positions will become availabletoas we continue to grow. will become available as we continue grow. resumes to: or send resumes to: Please apply in personPlease at 3808send - 46 Ave. in Stettler Fax: or Email: Fax:1-888-526-0274 1-888-526-0274 or Email:careers@alliedfab.com careers@alliedfab.com

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MATERNITY LEAVE TERM POSITION PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Reporting to the CAO the Planning and Development OfďŹ cer is responsible for performing functions related to development control, planning and subdivision programs and to provide information and assistance to Town staff, developers, businesses and the public on planning, zoning, subdivisions and development related matters.

The Planning and Development OfďŹ cer will be required to provide timely, accurate and concise reports to Town of Stettler Council, providing them with information and recommendations in accordance with applicable legislation.

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Preferred qualiďŹ cations for the position include: • Considerable experience in municipal planning and development. • Education in land use planning would be considered an asset. • Knowledge of applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation. • Current knowledge of municipal Land Use Bylaws, the Municipal Government Act as well as other associated bylaws, regulations and policies. • Possess knowledge of basic principles and practices of urban planning and development; • Technical report writing, research methods and data compilation; • Familiarity with Land Titles procedures. • ProďŹ cient with computers which includes MS OfďŹ ce and experience with AutoCAD and/or GIS is considered to be an asset. • Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping; • Proven written and verbal communications skills, superior analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to work as a team member along with a high level of professionalism in public relations; • Valid class 5 drivers’ license.

This is a maternity leave position, with a 12 to 14 month term. The Town of Stettler is exible regarding a full time, part time or contract based position, depending upon the availability of the successful candidate.

Interested candidates should forward their resume and references in conďŹ dence by 1:00 p.m. on December 10, 2014 to: Leann Graham, Director of Planning and Development 5031 - 50 Street P.O. Box 280 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax: 403-742-1404 Email: lgraham@stettler.net

Sales & Distributors

830 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Full-time Entry level position in Edmonton, Alberta If you are ambitious, talented and driven, consider a fast-paced career with AWNA. We are currently seeking a Customer Service Representative to contribute to the achievement of individual performance goals and team targets by selling advertising solutions to assigned customers and prospects within a designated geographical area. Applying your superior communication skills and in-depth product and service knowledge, you will identify value added customer solutions that are aligned with AWNA sales strategies. In cooperation with the Advertising Director you will develop quotations, receive, process and verify the accuracy of orders while adhering to deadlines.

Attention to detail, organizational skills, problem solving, teamwork and a personable disposition are necessary for a successful candidate. Preference will be given to those with previous media experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is a must.

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Please apply, with salary expectations, by fax or email at; 780-430-5380 or info@awna.com.

No phone calls please. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Trades

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EVRAZ Red Deer Works is now accepting applications for

Journeyman Millwrights, Electricians, and Machinists.

Individuals must be safety conscious, physically fit, able to work overtime and shift work.

Wages start at $40.00 per hour and offer an excellent benefit and pension package.

Please send resume to reddeerhr@evrazna.com or deliver in person to 27251 391 Township Road

Trades

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. In-the-seat training. No simulators.

Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Funding options. Weekly job board!

Sign up online! iheschool.com.

1-866-399-3853.

JOURNEYMAN Heavy Duty Mechanic required for oilfield trucking company.

Will consider 3rd year apprentice or higher.

Full-time position. Phone resume to: 780-842-6444.

Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net.

PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturing F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS Hydrovac trucks, is accepting - Good hours, home every resumes for the following positions: night, $4000-$6000/mo.

Contractor must have truck * Quality Control Manager (You will have trade or or van. Tools, supplies & technical education, ladders required. Training Quality Control training/ provided, no experience coursework / certification, needed. Apply to: Project Management satjobs@shaw.ca Training. Fabricator/ welder experience, 3 - 5 years QC experience and CWB GPRC, FAIRVIEW Supervisor Certification.

CAMPUS requires a Class 3A Driver’s\Licence Heavy Equipment an asset) Instructor to teach in our * General Labourers Heavy Equipment * Industrial Painters Program! Please contact * Sandblasters Gavin Winter at * Material Handler 780-835-6695 and/or visit * 2nd Yr Welder with our website at Aluminum experience www.gprc.ab.ca/careers for more information.

Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our HIRING F/T Outdoor Company has an power equipment enthusiastic fast paced technician, apprenticeship working environment, with & benefits avail, good advancement possibilities working conditions. Email for the motivated person, Resume to darryl@ and offers an excellent stettlerrentals.com benefit package. fax or Fax to 403-742-8777 403-742-5544 e-mail: hr@petrofield.com

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Looking for trained technicians to work in our Chrysler Store in a clean, safe, progressive town of 6000 in Central Alberta.

Only hard working, honest, team builders need apply to: lhamelin@stettlerdodge.com

Tankstore Ltd.

is currently accepting resumes

Experienced Structural Welder Welders *Strong Work Ethic *Pride In The Finished Product *Competitive Wages *BeneďŹ t Package PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME: codees@tankstore.ca

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Business Opportunities

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) The ideal candidate will have the following: • Journeyman Instrumentation • Fall Protection CSTS (Version 0.9) • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Committed dedication to safety; reflected in practice and experience • Strong focus on customer satisfaction • A team player with strong people skills 40 Hour Week / Monday - Thursday 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: Recruiting Fax # 403-342-6505 Email: hr@studon.com

GET YOUR BUSINESS OUT THERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS

1-877-223-3311

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

GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years.

Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com.

STETTLER FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES Retail In Stettler Amazing Location!

780-604-2634

THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average).

Covers: hip/knee replacements, arthritic joints, COPD. Apply today! 1-844-453-5372.

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880

EXPERIENCED HOG FARM WORKERS NEEDED. All areas of the barn.

Must have 2 yrs of previous experience. $18/hr or higher depending on exp. + beneÀts. F/T year round work. Resumes can be faxed to 403-748-4613 INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.

Candor Realty Ltd.

Ph. 403-742-4424 4908 - 51 Street

REDUCED

BEAUTIFUL 2 STOREY HOME with 4 bdrms / 4 baths. Many unique features such as vaulted ceilings, arched doorways and much more.

A MUST SEE! $475,000.

GREAT STARTER

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

3 BDRM Bungalow on 75’ x 120’ lot. Ideal rental property or a great starter home for a young family. Partial unfinished bsmt. Priced right @ $129,000.

Locally owned & operated

SOLD

3.04 ACRES North of Erskine on HWY #835. Lovely 4 bdrm/ 3 bath home. Triple car garage and beautiful landscaping.

Nice private Acreage. $399,000.

BI-LEVEL

NEAT, CLEAN BI-LEVEL in Parkdale. Freshly painted, 3 bdrms and main floor laundry. Garden area, dbl garage and room for your RV. $229,000.

Fran Karen Darien Snowden Cannady Chapman

ROCHON SANDS

GREAT YEAR ROUND LAKE FRONT PROPERTY 3 bdrms/ 2 bath open concept home.

Skating, snowmobiling and ice fishing are all at your doorstep. $459,000.

BUNGALOW

4 BDRM / 1 BATH with dbl detached garage and fully fenced yard. Some upgrades done to the home, but could use some TLC. Reasonably priced @ $195,000.

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

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ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Industries Ltd.

WINTER START GED Preparation

Sales & Marketing Representative (Stettler, Alberta) Summary: Promote the proper use of crop nutrition products, plant food, and other services offered at McRae Holdings to area producers by building customer relationships that help grow sales for McRae Holdings Ltd. Responsibilities: Âą Support a safe work environment and safe employee practices.

Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures. ¹ Supports Key McRae Holdings’ Vision, Mission, and Business Values. Assists with the development and implementation of strategic marketing plans for plant nutrition. ¹ Projects a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times. ¹ Provides outstanding and courteous customer service. ¹ Promote and support the Agronomy Program. ¹ Collaborate with Agronomy Team to develop annual customer programs that include soil testing and recommendations, field mapping, product recommendations, timely and accurate product application, field monitoring as needed, record keeping, and follow-up calls. ¹ Responsible for preparing product forecasts, constantly monitoring inventory levels held at branch warehouses and working closely with planners and managers to ensure supply timelines. ¹ Identify and implement new promotional tactics to create awareness. ¹ Be knowledgable with respect to competitive products. ¹ Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, and executes individual customer sales strategies. ¹ Executes sales calls with regular and prospective customers to solicit orders. ¹ Adheres to McRae Holdings pricing policies and credit terms.

Qualifications: ¹ 3-5 years of experience in sales or marketing in an Ag related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. ¹ 4 year Bachelors Degree in an Ag related field is an asset ¹ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ¹ Willingness and ability to travel locally (Valid License and clean Driver’s Abstract) ¹ Proficient in the use of computers,including but not limited to: Excel,Word and Outlook

Stettler • 403-742-4177

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ClassDuty 1 Drivers Heavy Mechanic

Would you like to take the GED in your community? • • • • • • • • • •

• Oilfield Tickets Preferred • Driver’s-Abstract - Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic • OilfiAbstract eld Experience Preferred - Driver’s • Competitive Wage - Must have own tools • Benefi t Package - Competitive Wage • RRSP Plan - Benefi t Package

Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Castor Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Lacombe

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

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

Employment Training

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MASSAGE CAREER At Alberta Institute of Massage we deliver exceptional training, inspire learning, and ignite passion for knowledge! “AIM for Success!�

403-346-1018. Now enrolling for January full-time and distance programs.

MEDICAL BILLING Trainees needed! Learn to process & submit claims for hospitals and doctors!

No experience needed!

Local training gets you ready to work!

1-888-627-0297.

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

Truckers/ Drivers

860

HIRING

• Class 1 Drivers & Class 3 Drivers • Pressure Truck Driver

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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Career Opportunities Available &MFDUSJDJBOT Instrument Technicians

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Building Supplies

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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 30+ colours available at over 40 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

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A-STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers.

Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans high cube & insulated containers 40’ HC. Winter Specials in stock now. Self unloading delivery. Phone toll free 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

Firewood

1660

SPLIT FIREWOOD Dried, Shedded, on Pallets Pine & Tamarack Wood Pick up in yard or UFA Bulk Fuel Delivery Available Volume Discounts.

403-876-2422 Distributor for

Blaze King Stoves Serving Stettler for 10 years

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 SEASONED SPLIT FIREWOOD 4.5 kms. West of Stettler Call 403-323-0744

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EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok� Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

880 Industrial & OilďŹ eld Waste Management

OPERATOR – STETTLER, AB We are currently looking to ďŹ ll a full-time Operator position at the Stettler Service Centre. The ideal candidate will have oilďŹ eld operations experience or related experience in oilďŹ eld activities. A valid Class 5 licence is required, and a valid 5th Class Power Engineering certiďŹ cate or valid Steam Ticket is considered an asset.

Successful applicants will be mechanically inclined and can troubleshoot 14114TN1 their way through a problem. Candidates must have at least two years’ relevant work experience, and be willing to work 10-hour shifts rotating between days and nights. Additionally, they must value the importance of safety in the workplace, be hard working, and be able to work with minimal supervision. Strong communications and customer service skills are a must.

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www.bigstrapperauctions.net

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Business Services #1000 - #1430

Powered by People, Driven by Dedication

AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm.

Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Nov. 2 Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A WE BUY FOR CASH. 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings

403-740-3285 403-742-2647

Read all about it in the

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Newalta has much to offer including competitive salaries, great beneďŹ ts and room for you to grow with the company. Please apply online at www.newalta.com/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night.

Proven for over 32 years; www.allcalm.com. Mon-Fri, 8-4 EST. 1-800-765-8660.

Office Supplies

1800

WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11

10 pkgs. of 500 sheets

$48/case

Shop Stettler & Save!

403-742-2395

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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com.

Horse/Stock Trailers

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

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HORSE and Stock trailer.

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

Pick up & delivery avail.

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

Grain, Feed Hay

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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.

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CALL:

O/A Tim Horton’s

880 Indoor Play Centre

Moonwalkers is seeking a mature, active and enthusiastic individual for a part-time position. The successfull candidate must be available to work days, evenings and weekends and will be subject to have a criminal record check.

Duties include but not limited to: - Processing Cash Transactions - Computer Use - Answering Phone - Booking Functions - Daily Cleaning Candidates Must Be: - Able to work with children, youth and general public - Able to work independently when required - Be physically able to preform the duties of the position Closing Date: - Open until suitable candidate is selected Please submit your resume & cover letter to: Moonwalkers, c/o Box 145 ,Alix, AB. T0C 0B0 ATTN: CoraLee Brookes Email: recreation@villageofalix.ca Fax 403-747-2226 All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those selected of an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please

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RSSJ Holdings Ltd.

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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CONDUCTORS RED DEER REQUISITION # 35945 Tired of the same old thing?

At Canadian Pacific you can be part of something historic. You have a chance to make a difference, to see Canada, and build a future.

Canadian Pacific is one of Canada’s most iconic companies. We move the goods that keep the world turning, and we’re on our way to doing it better than anyone else. To get there, CP is looking for some adaptable, hard-working, safety-conscious, and results-driven people to join our force of conductors.

You don’t need: Railroading experience Connections You do need: Great attitude Willingness to learn To work in and around Red Deer Competition closes on14114MC1 December 31, 2014 For additional information on Canadian Pacific and this career opportunity, visit us online at www.cpr.ca.

6608 - 50th Ave, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L2

Supervisor Full Time / Part Time / Shift Work Night / Overnight / Early Morning / Weekend Some high school education

$13.50 Per Hour Wage based on experience/availability Please send resume to rsilva2649@gmail.com

Only those candidates contacted will be considered.

All communication will be directed to the email address you use on your online application form.

The journey has begun but is far from over.

Phone 403-742-1755

Aspen Ford is in need of a:

Shuttle Driver Applicants must have a clear drivers abstract, a class five license and be good with people.

The idea applicant would be able to lift over 30lbs and be comfortable on his or her feet for extended periods.

Please email resumes to: Mathew@aspenford.ca or fax 403-742-1544 Attn: Mathew

TKS CONTROLS LTD.

4605 - 41 St., Stettler

GET YOUR BUSINESS OUT THERE

CALL 1-877-223-3311

www.tkscontrols.ca

We are currently seeking applications for full time positions of:

Instrument Tech Journeyperson & Apprentices (all years)

Electrician Journeyperson & Apprentices (3rd & 4th years)

Excellent Benefits Email resume to inquiries@tkscontrols.ca For more information call: 403-740-4071

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Squeezthee MOST out of your advertising dollars 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

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

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For Rent #3000 - #3200

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L A R G E

Business and Services Directory TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE CALL CLASSIFIEDS

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 FOR RENT, Available Dec. 1.

Phone 403-741-9325 BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites.

All utilities, cable, internet.

1 Bedroom, $800/mo.

2 Bedroom, $1100/mo. plus D.D. Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828 LARGE 2 BEDROOM overlooking Alix Lake, 1 1/2 bath, oak cupboards, vaulted ceiling, wood fireplace, washer/ dryer usage, garage access, $950/mo. utils. incl’d, plus dd. Avail. asap.

403-304-0146, 403-747-3806.

Industrial

Storage Space

3160

STETTLER MINI STORAGE Household, furniture, business records, etc.

Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153

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Automotive

3200

Meeting room and hall with kitchen for rent.

Contact St. George’s Anglican Church 403-742-2149

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Accounting

1010

“Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting Call Curt or Rob

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

CALL NOW TO FIND OUT MORE

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Furnace Cleaning

RAILSIDE DESIGN

Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street, tree ee et et, t, Stettler A B AB

Glass Shops

5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER

PH: 403-742-4101 FAX: 866-305-5686

info@leschert.net AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.

Quality Collision Repair and Professional Service‌ Guaranteed!

4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB

FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD. 5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection

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HEARTLAND GLASS

1130

• 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

C.R. GLASS

• Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs

4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler

403-742-2520 4607 - 59 St., Stettler

403-742-3141 Cabinet Makers

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Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

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

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

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

Contractors

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www.gkdpca.com

Thorogood Pinches

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Certified General Accountants 4814 - 49 Street, Stettler

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

Guy Chapman, CA Chris Annand, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CA Naomi Roth, CGA P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler Tel: 403-742-3438 e-mail: gchap@gchap.ca

ANDERSON

Chiropractor

LAW OFFICE Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.

403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443

-Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations

Health 403-742-8838 Care *27 years experience*

Electrical

1150

“If It’s Electrical We Do It�

All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance

403-742-5111 Serving Stettler & Area since 1978

403-742-1330 Cleaning

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

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Mobile: 403-741-8715 OfďŹ ce: 403-742-0030 Email: Tyler@sovereignsupport.com

sovereignsupport.com

Phone 403-742-2529

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

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

Fax 403-742-2522

Get rid of your Garbage with. . .

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ourlaw2@telus.net

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

Management

403-742-3007 Plumbing & Heating

1070

5014 - 50 St., Stettler 403-742-4504

Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON

PERFORMANCE Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage

BRYON D. BALTIMORE of McCuaig Desrochers

Barristers and Solicitors Advocates

“Keeping people in Motion...�

403-742-4533

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

LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE 4806 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB 403-742-EARS(3277) Open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

(Closed over lunch & on holidays)

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Comprehensive eye Landscaping health and vision exams Top quality frames, BOBCAT lenses and contacts SERVICES INC. Treatment of eye • Landscaping & Excavating disease, injuries and • Deck & Post Holes No Job Too Small surgical co-management

JNB

Cleaning

1330

Phone: 403-742-4437

Hauck Optometry & Hearing

Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome

Serving Stettler area over 35 years

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Locally owned and operated in the Stettler area.

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

Stettler Ph.

Buzz Andersen

& Design

• Computer Repair, Training, Network Installations & other IT related services.

5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB

(Beside A & W)

www.numeratax.com Call Barry Harvey

Legal Services

403-309-3300 1-877-223-3311 1260 Misc.

Services 1290

LTD.

Randy Long

Phone: 403-742-3555

Dr. E. LYNES

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

“Your Service Specialists�

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

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Health Care

One block East of Scotia Bank

403-742-3418

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN

today

4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta

Qualified and Reputable

GALEN WIEBE

Eavestroughing

1193

Stettler Furnace Cleaning

Ph:403-742-5979 Fax:403-742-3656

Professional Accountants LLP

Whatever You’re Selling...

We Have The Paper You Need!

CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311

Drafting & Design

galen@railsidedesign.com

Chapman and Co. Drafting

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JT AUTO BODY LTD.

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FOR LEASE OR SALE east industrial park, 2400 sq. ft. building with 3 lots totalling 1.9 acres.

Fenced with paved frontage to all lots, main corner lot.

For info., phone 403-740-5657

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Residential and Business Cleaning Please Call 403-742-0477 For quotes and hourly rates Book now for 2015! fdchu@shaw.ca

JOE HEEMSKERK, owner

403-742-7795 Box 1919 Stettler AB

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Lori R. Reule LL. B.

Stettler Professional Building 4819 51 Street

403-742-3411 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.

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403-742-5237

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

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CALL 1-877-223-3311 Misc.

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

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Christ-King gears up for Christmas season By: Elli Anderson & Abbey Bohn, Grade 8 Students So far the wonderful weather we have been receiving here in Stettler has been very cold. Alberta is called “Wild Rose Country,” when really it should be called, “Arctic Rose Country.” But when the cold weather comes, so does the annual event of The Festival of Lights. This week on Wednesday, November 26, the grade one class and an assortment of other students will be singing at the Seniors Tea. Everybody has worked hard, including the grade one teacher, Mrs. Bohn. She has spent many hours perfecting everything. The theme will be from one of our last Christmas concerts: “It All Happened in the Country.”

We hope to see lots of familiar faces.

Swimming lessons have

been going well.

Our gym teacher, Mr. Wik, has been taking Kindergarten to Grade 6 to the Stettler Recreation Center twice a week.

“I am having fun!” said one of our younger students. Another big thanks to all Christ-King teachers for reorganizing their lesson plans for this activity every week.

The Spirit Day for Nov. 21 was Jersey Day. The students were told to wear their favourite sports or team jerseys to school, and that is exactly what they did. Many different teams were supported in the school, and there was great effort showed by all classes. Students always look forward to upcoming Spirit days!

Mass was held on Nov. 21. Father Don gave an inspiring homily about our Mother Mary. He asked

the younger children who Mary’s mother was, Saint Anne and Jocome. We thank him, and our wonderful parish for joining us.

Practice for Advent Concert this year is in full swing for the upcoming Christmas season. The concert this year is titled “Christmas Hang-Ups.” It is about a group of ornaments trying to find the true meaning of Christmas, and welcoming all different types of ornaments into the world of Christmas spirit. Students are working hard at memorizing lines, and classes are practicing the upbeat songs.

Miss. Delhommeau is doing a wonderful job of directing it. We all can’t wait to see it come together.

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The kids asked lots of great questions and learned a lot. At the end of the presentation, each student got to clean a yellow tooth with a toothbrush and make it pearly white.

On Friday, Nov. 21 we had our whole school as-

sembly for November.

We recapped our busy month and had two special presentations of Chloe Shingoose signing the National Anthem at the CFR as well as Mya Prehn doing her Dragon’s Den presentation. Our school had a lot to celebrate this month and we are now preparing for the busy December month, which we are practicing for all the upcoming Christmas concerts.

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On Nov. 13, SES participated in a school wide cup stacking event. We are happy to announce that our school helped to break the Guinness World Record for most people stacking cups on one day.

Last year the number was 555 932 cup stackers, and we beat that for 2014.

The kids had a lot of fun doing this and we would like to thank Mr. Howell and Mrs. Hunter for their work in preparing this event.

We have had many contributions pouring in for our Operation Christmas Child boxes. Each SES class toured through the gym on Wednesday and packed boxes to send to less fortunate children.

SES is very pleased and proud to share that we packed 225 boxes. The parents and kids of SES have been so generous and we know all those boxes will make a huge difference to many children.

On Nov. 20, our early learning program had Mrs. Gendre give a presentation on teeth. She talked to the kids about proper brushing techniques, how often to clean their teeth, how much tooth paste to use as well as why tooth health is so important.

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