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County of Stettler Reeve Wayne Nixon (left) and Stettler Mayor Dick Richards hug each other before putting their signatures on the agreement resolving contentious issues on recreation matters at the Stettler Recreation Centre on Wednesday, May 6.

Town and county agree on long term recreation funding Mustafa Eric INDEPENDENT EDITOR Town of Stettler and County of Stettler signed an agreement on Wednesday, May 6 resolving their differences over the funding of the recreation facilities to allow continued access to rural communities of the county in Town of Stettler facilities.

In a joint meeting of the town and county councils, both bodies unanimously agreed to adopt the

agreement, which sets the funding contributions to be made by the county to the town on a systematic footing. The agreement provides for the county to pay around $500,000 to the town for the operations of the recreation facilities owned by the town in return for access by county residents. To pay its portion of the recreational expenses, county will tax its residents additionally.

The county’s contribution will

fluctuate annually depending on the tax assessment and the town will have the flexibility to use the county’s contributions both for operational and capital expenses.

During the speeches, both county and town councillors stressed the importance of the agreement as strengthening the cooperation and mutual understanding between the two municipal bodies and adding to their already fruitful joint op-

erations in matters such as waste disposal.

“This agreement represents a mutually fair and equitable funding for the provision of recreation and leisure services. It protects the value of affordable recreation within the regional community and our collective sustainability,” Mayor Dick Richards said . continued on page 7

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The Rhapsody Girls and Tiny Tenors warm up backstage in Edmonton this past Saturday before going on to win first place in their category, the Under 14 Choral Ensembles.

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Two Stettler steadfasts, the choirs Gracenotes and the Rhapsody Girls and Tiny Tenors, lifted their voices to the rafters in Edmonton this past weekend.

After notching provincial recommendations at the Stettler and District Music Festival last month, the two choral ensembles travelled to the Provincial Choral Competition at McDougall United Church in Edmonton on Saturday, May 9, along with their director Rhonda Sylvester and accompanist Sherry Rempel.

Both of the choirs, which regularly place well at provincials, notched first-place finishes in their categories this year.

The Gracenotes competed against the GPRC Conservatory Choir from

Grande Prairie and Nottingham Women’s Choir of Sherwood Park. The performance of the 13- to 17-year-old girls of the Gracenotes included renditions of “There is Sweet Music Here” and “Aurora Borealis (A Song of Alaska).”

“They always do their best, so that’s all I really care (about),” Sylvester said, noting she was proud of both performances.

In the Under 14 Choral Ensemble category, the Rhapsody Girls and Tiny Tenors performed Skallywag and Donkey Riding, their voices competing against those of the Cantilong Children’s Choir of St. Albert, the Gilbert Patterson Choir of Lethbridge, the Nottingham Choir of Sherwood Park and the Okotoks Children’s Choir of High

River.

The spritely and lively performance of the young singers secured them a first-place finish.

Elroy Friessen of Winnipeg, Man., was adjudicator.

The next round of provincial performances are for the solos, in musical theatre and vocal, with several Stettler performers heading to compete, including Alexandra and Joseph Brigley, Chloe Shingoose, Kaylee Somerville and Dacia Gramlick. They take place May 27-30.

The grand finale concert for the community takes place at the Performing Arts Centre in Stettler on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20. Performances begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at Wells Furniture.

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The driver of this vehicle had to be extracted by Stettler Regional Fire and Rescue after a collision on Highway 12 west of Stettler, near Stewartwyn Road.

Pair arrested after collision Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER A man and a woman were arrested and are facing charges after a collision on Highway 12 near Stewartwyn Road west of Stettler on May 9.

A 26-year-old Stettler man and a 28-year-old Ponoka woman were driving in a stolen black 2008 Toyota Yaris, which had been reported stolen from Red Deer the previous day.

Around 9 p.m., they “accessed Highway 12, entered the eastbound lane, and struck” the other vehicle, according to Cpl. Cameron Russell from the Stettler RCMP detachment.

The other vehicle, a red 2008 Ford Focus, was driven by a 41-year-old Stettler woman, who was accompanied by her 15-year-old daughter. The black car ended up in the south ditch and the red in the north ditch.

The occupants of the black car had to be extracted by Stettler Fire and Rescue, which arrived on scene shortly past 9 p.m.

The four individuals were taken to Stettler hospital and released, though the occupants of the black vehicle were released directly into RCMP custody.

Both are facing a charge each of possession of stolen property over $5,000, though the driver, the man, is also facing additional charges of driving a vehicle while uninsured, stunt driving, failure to obey stop sign and driving without a driver’s licence. “(The driver) has a very long history with police,” Russell said, noting that as of recently, the accused has been residing in Red Deer though he is originally from Stettler.

dustrial areas of the Town of Stettler this past week, Russell said three pick-up trucks were stolen in the same night.

“They were targeting Ford super-duty trucks,” he said, confirming that the all three stolen vehicles were of that brand.

Russell said that when there are crimes of this nature, organized and precise, it usually means an out-oftown crew is casing the community and is making quick thefts and leaving.

To help ensure people are not a victim of these thieves, Russell said that people should not leave their keys in their car and make sure doors are locked.

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May long weekend blitz The only type of blitz that should be on the road this weekend is the police’s impaired driving campaign, Russell said.

While the first summery long-weekend is often the time when people go out to enjoy the weather, often in the company of alcohol, getting “blitzed” and behind the wheel is not only illegal but dangerous idea.

“We will be out in force this weekend,” he said.

“We’ve taken four impaired drivers off the road already this month, and we’ll be looking for them this weekend.”

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Emergency services come together for grad demonstration Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER With high school graduation just around the corner, Stettler RCMP, Fire and Rescue and EMS banded together to give students a demonstration that would hopefully stick.

On May 7, graduating students emerged from the school to see student actors staging a car accident in William E. Hay Composite High School’s parking lot, with one student lying half-in the vehicle, through a hole in the windshield, apparently decapitated in the mock accident.

Students witnessed the

entire scene from the getgo, as emergency responders arrived, sirens blaring and lights flashing, to extract the survivors from the car, cover the deceased in a blanket, and arrest the drunken impaired driver who had been driving the scenario’s vehicle.

The driver this year was “arrested” by RCMP, while the fire department had to cut the roof off the vehicle to extricate a student in the rear of the vehicle whose back had been broken. The front-seat passenger, not wearing a seat belt, killed.

“The professionals treat it like a real crime scene,” Stettler Regional Fire and Rescue deputy chief Eti-

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Firefighters, RCMP and EMS workers lay a sheet over a “deceased” student who was ejected through the windshield of a car in a graduation demonstration designed to help prevent grad-night alcohol-related deaths. enne Brugman said. “After that, students head inside for a presentation, where a funeral home has set up a coffin.”

The demonstration has

been happening yearly for nearly a decade-and-ahalf, Brugman estimates, and involves all levels of emergency response and local funeral homes.

Town considers shining light on new skate park Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER Since opening last year, Stettler’s skate park is getting used more than organizers ever thought it would.

“After school it is packed,” said Mike Lawlor, president of the Skateboard Association. “Kids are there from the moment school is out until the sun goes down.”

He said a big request from parents, skateboarders and police has been for lights.

“RCMP say it’s hard to see and monitor the park at night,” said Lawlor.

The Skateboard Association would like to install two solar powered lights, one on each end of the park, for $3,060 each.

“We wanted to stay eco-friendly.”

The association has the funds to pay for both lights. After the two are installed, Lawlor said they would monitor the brightness and decide if more will be needed.

Lawlor brought the idea to council last week for feedback and also to discuss how long the lights should be left on if they were to be installed.

“If it’s solar-powered, leave them on as long as the battery lasts,” said Coun. Darcy Bachman. “It’s phenomenal to see the usage.”

Coun. Karen Sernecky said she went to the skate park often with her kids and saw how much it gets used.

“I think lights are a fantastic idea and I think it would help,” she said.

Coun. Malcolm Fisher agreed that lights should be installed at the park, but he said having them on until around midnight is late enough.

Mayor Dick Richards was the only one at the table who expressed initial concern about installing lights at the park.

“I have some reservations about lights, [but] I will continue on with an open mind,” he said.

Council will take the request to staff to formulate a recommendation, which will be discussed at the next council meeting.

In addition to discussing the lights, Lawlor also presented council with a cheque for $34,859.42 to cover the final instalment the town paid to cover the Skateboard Association’s portion of the cost of the skate park.

“Without their support, this project wouldn’t’ have gotten off the ground,” said Lawlor.

Besides the funds that were given as a loan, which has now been repaid, the Town of Stettler contributed $175,000 to the park. The total cost of the park so far has been

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William E. Hay teacher, said that students are pretty serious about not drinking and driving.

“I think (presentations like this) hits home,” he said. “They take it pretty serious and to heart. It’s a great reminder from the community about the perils involved with impaired driving.”

The school does its best to limit the viewing of the presentation to Grade 12 students only, so students don’t become numb to the effect of the presentation through years of viewing, Thibeau said.

County fire ban downgraded to advisory Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The County of Stettler has downgraded its total fire ban to a fire advisory as of May 11, meaning that while the conditions are improving, they’re still somewhat dry.

“We definitely see more green grass, so we’re less worried,” Etienne Brugman, deputy fire chief for Stettler Regional Fire and Rescue, said. “It’s still dry enough that we’re not issuing permits for big fires.”

Those big fires include brush and building burning. However, the lessened restrictions of an advisory mean people can now enjoy charcoal barbecues and firepits, and do necessary burning – with restrictions.

The advisory prohibits the issuance of new fire permits and the use of fireworks, but allows essential burning in burning barrels, essential burning at municipal regional waste transfer sites, and fire pits.

Burning barrels and fire pits must be constructed of non-combustible materials and be covered by a metal mesh screen with openings no larger than 15 millime-

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At the council meeting, council also approved the construction of a cold storage four-bay shed in the town shop yard, which will include a bay for the parade float. The expected cost is $47,000. Council also approved to increase 2015 capital funding by $12,000 from general reserves.

“That is one heck of a price,” said Bachman. “There’s no doubt about it that this is a go.”

The structure will be 12 feet high with a 10-foot high overhead door to accommodate the parade float.

The shed will also store barricades, Christmas decorations, the crack filling machine and more.

The Town of Stettler will be purchasing a new Toro 3280-D six-foot mower from Oak Creek Golf and Turf in Calgary, under the recommendation of staff for $29,230.

Funding is to come from the 2015 capital budget.

There was discussion surrounding which brand of mower to choose.

The choice was between the Toro, a John Deere and a Kubota.

Parks operators preferred the Toro and felt it would have faster cutting speeds because of its manoeuvrability and ground clearance.

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While students understand, on a logical level, that drinking and driving is dangerous, it sometimes requires a more visceral scene to stick with them.

Last year’s graduation at William E. Hay was without grad-night tragedy, though the death of graduate Andrew Nibourg a week after grad in a collision while the teen was on his way to work plunged the student body, his family and many in the community into mourning.

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These restrictions apply to the County of Stettler; the Town of Stettler is not currently under any sort of fire restriction.

“I’d say 95 per cent of the bans apply to the county,” Brugman said. “There’s never been a fire ban in town as far as I’m aware.”

The town’s fire bylaw, however, prohibits the burning of waste and refuse in the town limits, though fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and barbecues are allowed.

Fire-pits and outdoor fireplaces must be at least three meters (10 feet) from any building, property line or combustible material, have enclosed sides made of bricks, concrete blocks, heavy gauge metal or other non-combustible materials and have a metal mesh screen (a spark arrestor) to contain sparks.

In addition to these requirements, in-town burning must be done with clean fuel only (dry clean wood or charcoal), and the amount of smoke cannot be a nuisance to neigbours.

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Trekking to end juvenile diabetes Plant exchange Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The blue arena was alive with youthful voices as kids from Kindergarten to Grade 9 from Christ King School trekked around the iceless rink.

The Friday, May 8 walk was for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and one of their own students, Carter Zimmermann, who suffers from type I diabetes.

The school raised roughly $3,000 for Carter and the JDRF. Carter, who was diagnosed with type I diabetes before he was two years of age, has to take multiple doses of insulin by injection a day. He’s currently on a waiting list for an insulin pump which will help control his diabetes without the myriad injections.

Type I diabetes occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the pancreas, killing the insulin-producing parts of the organ.

Without insulin to regulate the body’s sugar, the victim of the disease sickens and dies.

Until early in the twentieth century, there was no cure for diabetes, and those who had it would simply waste away until they died. Even today, with insulin injections,

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Students swarm J.D. the JDRF Dinosaur as they complete a lap in the Blue Rink during the Stettler Recreation Centre for the Christ King School Walk for JDRF on Friday, May 8. The school raised roughly $3,000 for type I diabetes research, exceeding their goal of $2,000. control of type I diabetes in some cases is so precarious that children, and adults, still die from it despite doing everything they’re supposed to do.

Thanks to research funded in part by JDRF, though, ways to transplant and restore damaged parts of the pancreas appears to be just around the corner, meaning that someday, perhaps those suffering from type I diabetes can be cured rather than subject to a life-long medical regimen.

Needles and insulin, despite the reason for the trek on Friday, seemed far from Carter’s mind as he trotted around the rink with his friends, high-fived his mom, and hugged J.D. the JDRF dinosaur.

The mascot was on hand to deal out high-fives and

hugs to students as they made laps of the rink.

In addition to the roughly 120 students, teachers and members of the community came out to walk the rink with J.D., Carter and the Christ King students.

Originally slated to take part in West Stettler park, the dreary rainy day prompted the event to move indoors. Despite the last-minute venue change, though, the event was spectacular, Melissa Zimmermann, Carter’s mother and member of JDRF, said.

She said the school – both staff and students – have been wonderfully supportive of Carter as he battles the disease. “(It’s) amazing the camaraderie, support and accomplishment these students are demonstrating

with this event,” she said.

The students at the school spent the month prior to the walk raising money for the event, surpassing their goal of $2,000.

The 2015 Walk to End Diabetes happens June 14 in Red Deer. Communities are holding smaller walks leading up to the big regional one, which is what Friday’s event accomplished here in Stettler.

Carter, though normally shy, created a video which he and his mom posted on Facebook, encouraging people to walk in the Red Deer, or other local, Walks to End Diabetes.

The video had amassed an amazing 100,000-plus views by Friday’s walk, showing that people do, indeed, want a cure to be found.

3D printing becomes reality at Stettler Public Library Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Stettler Library is making use of its new 3D printer through workshops for the public.

Over the weekend, a group of people went to the library to learn how to use the 3D design program, TinkerCAD. Once their designs were complete, library staff converted them to be printed by the 3D printer.

“The biggest stumbling block is thinking in 3D,” said Elaine Hoekstra, program coordinator at the library.

“We’ve only had our printer since the end of February, beginning of March, so just trying to play with the programs and have it so patrons have the ability to create something of their own. It’s like Lego building on a screen.”

Currently, if library patrons are interested in designing and printing a 3D object, they can do so free-of-charge.

“We’re waiting to see how big projects become,” said Hoekstra, on the possibility of introducing a cost for the 3D printing. “We haven’t printed enough to find out what that could be.”

She added the purpose of having the 3D printer available for use is to create a space for people to explore and be creative.

“Having the technology that isn’t readily accessible to everybody gives them the opportunity to dabble with it,”

said Hoekstra. “The library gives you the opportunity to explore a whole bunch of things that, in this world, we don’t know where it’s going.”

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kicks off spring for local gardeners Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER Gardening enthusiasts gathered at West Stettler Park on Saturday morning, May 9 for the 10th annual plant exchange.

The Heartland Beautification Committee hosts the event as a kickoff to spring.

“It provides people with an opportunity to share plant material and love of gardening with each other,” said Rob Spencer, chair of the Heartland Beautification Committee. “It also raises the profile of gardening and beautification in the community.”

Although the event starts at 10 a.m. every year, participants noted that people start coming earlier and earlier every year.

Spencer estimated the exchange had between 50 and 60 people come through on Saturday.

“I think people enjoy the chance to launch their gardens,” he said.

Community member Alex Ashton was loading up a bag with new plants for her own garden.

“This is my second year, but I’ll be back,” she said, adding she enjoys coming to see what new plants she can get to incorporate into her garden.

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NDP’s gigantic task What happened last week is nothing short of a tectonic shift in Alberta’s political landscape and it will probably remain a topic of discussion for weeks and months to come.

There are several broad repercussions that will emanate from this result both provincially and nationally.

First within our own neighbourhood, it has emerged that everybody, including local politicians failed to read the changing mindset of the electorate: In our Drumheller-Stettler riding there were three candidates for nomination as the PC candidate, all of whom were hoping to benefit from what they thought was the wind of PC renewal generated by Jim Prentice. But the outcome turned out to be different. What has emerged certainly strengthens the view that the election outcome was the result of a protest vote against the PCs, their complacency, their taking of the electorate for granted and very poor communications skills of the now former premier Jim Prentice, the man who PCs

turned to as a savior but turned out to be the unwitting grave digger.

Nationally, NDP victory in Alberta could turn out to be a major wind to fill the sails of the national NDP ship, but Tom Mulcair and his leadership should be very careful not to be complacent about how much they can hope to win from their Albertan cousins. They should remember that NDP’s success in the province was at least partly the result of the division of the right of centre vote between the Wildrose and PCs whereas in the federal elections next fall, Harper’s conservatives will be the sole political force vying for the right wing vote with Liberals and the NDP dividing the left.

Coming back to the province, PCs will probably have a very hard time to rebuild their strength after this disastrous showing. They have announced that Ric McIver was named the new PC leader, but let’s just remember that McIver was one of the least popular contestants for the PC leadership race, which

brought Prentice to the head of the party. PCs might find their ranks further weakened by those who will hope to revive their political fortunes with Wildrose in the future.

As for Wildrose, they have probably been heartened with the voter support they received from Albertans and they will hopefully take their role of official opposition at least as seriously as they did during the time of PC governments. That will be very welcome news and it will probably prove once again that an effective opposition is one of the best mechanisms to create vibrant and sound democratic governance.

With regard to Premier-elect Rachel Notley and her party, they have a gigantic task in front of them and very little experience to handle it with the required seriousness. Coming from a family involved in provincial politics for many years, Notley should be able to command respect from the people of the province if she can overcome one big hurdle, one that

was key in the collapse of the PC dynasty of 44 years: Communication.

There are a lot of cynics drawing parallels between the Notley’s NDP and the NDP experience in Saskatchewan, which is not fondly remembered by a lot of people.

Notley and NDP leadership could be successful in building up and implementing sound policies but success will never stick to their names unless they manage to tell all stakeholders what they are doing and why they are doing it. Engaging the population of the province, rural and urban, and making people believe that there is a government listening to them will be vitally important for the Orange leadership to generate a feeling of trust in them, something PCs forgot to do for the last decade or so.

But in order to be able to have the ears of the population, NDP has to be the party of all Albertans, including corporate Alberta and not only of unions.

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Orange crush causes apprehension in ag industry It’s not just the Alberta energy industry that is feeling some consternation from the recent NDP election victory – the agriculture sector also feels some apprehension with our new political masters. At least the energy industry has some familiarity with NDP philosophy on issues relating to their business, but agriculture is left mostly in the dark as to what the new Alberta NDP has in store for their sector.

That’s because the NDP never dreamed they had any electoral hope whatsoever outside of Edmonton and Calgary. Accordingly they spent no time or resources on developing a significant agriculture and rural development policy platform. In addition, in many rural and small town Alberta ridings they fielded sacrifice candidates, even parachuting some in from afar. But this remarkable election changed everything, with at least ten new NDP ridings having rural and small town sections - some of them with significant agricultural production.

Only two of the newly minted NDP MLAs have some connection to agriculture, that’s actually pretty good considering the party is overwhelming dominated by an urban political establishment. The most recent NDP ag critic was MLA David Eggen, a teacher from Edmonton, but he was also burdened with numerous other critic roles. It’s unlikely he will be the new ag minister, but instead is expected to be named to another prominent cabinet post.

To be fair one doesn’t need to have a connection to agriculture or come from a rural area to be the Minister of Agriculture, but it sure helps to know something about the language and culture. Agriculture and rural development is by far the most complex government department and industry to understand. The sheer diversity of production, processing and

Ahead of the heard WILL VERBOVEN marketing make it difficult to manage with vociferous vested interests involved at every level. The industry is by far the most political of any economic sector and probably the most exasperating for any Minister. At the time of writing no new ag minister had yet been announced. The ag department has been somewhat of a revolving door cabinet post – at last count there have been 9 ag ministers in the last 15 years. There is a message in that endless parade.

As to what little ag policy the NDP has its pretty thin with much of it being standard boilerplate, with some of it looking suspiciously drawn from the National Farmers Union playbook. Issues like rail service and seed grower rights are noted, but they are essentially under federal jurisdiction. The one issue that is clear is the NDP policy on farm worker rights – they will now be implemented and soon. History shows that one of the first legislative changes newly-elected NDP governments make is to dramatically alter provincial labour laws to favour workers. The NDP and their labour union allies have long championed farm worker rights against an intransigent, now former, PC government. The ag industry would be wise to

admit defeat on this issue and not to aggravate a new administration with stubborn resistance.

Better to offer to work with the new government on this inevitable change rather than suffer their displeasure. One ag sector that will feel more secure is poultry and dairy production. The NDP are long-time and steadfast supporters of supply management. The former PC government were lukewarm supporters and were long-time foes of the now defunct Canadian Wheat Board.

The underlying worry is that a new highly urban-focused NDP government will see some politically correct notions being pushed onto commercial agriculture. Notwithstanding the farm worker rights matter, which is a human right; one fears that trendy perceptions on pesticide use, water allocation, land use, organic agriculture and others might be imposed on the ag industry against science and common sense. Hopefully more reasonable approaches will prevail. On the other hand one does hope that with a radically new government that some structural changes and plans can be made which will promote and develop better and more agricultural production (particularly with irrigation and grazing) and processing in this province.

Finally one note of transparency, your humble writer was well acquainted with former NDP leader the late Grant Notley, the father of our new Premier. I had the honour of meeting him several times whilst I was ranching just across the BC border from his old Spirit RiverFairview riding. He was one of those few politicians that could inspire trust and hope and spoke honestly. He was universally admired.

One hopes that the newly elected NDP government will rule with that guiding spirit.

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Independent NEWS Town and county agree on long term recreation funding

continued from front page Reeve Wayne Nixon of County of Stettler said the agreement removed “the differences in the philosophy of recreation.” Asked to clarify his statement, Nixon said at times of funding shortages, it was more difficult for rural communities to enjoy recreational facilities in their own settlements and the agreement would allow rural communities to enjoy the facilities available in Stettler when they don’t have funding for their own recreational structures.

The agreement will be valid for 20 years and as and when the need arises, it will be reviewed by both parties.

According to Michael Scheidl of Alberta Municipal Affairs, the agreement was reached as a result of a mediation process, which was cost-shared by the three parties, the town, the county and provincial government.

He said the provincial government was helping the process by both supplying funding up to $15,000,

identifying and proposing mediators and supervising the mediation process.

Scheidl said during the signing ceremony that recreation was almost always the testing ground for the

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relations between municipalities. He praised the leaderships of both the town and the county in showing determination to reach an agreement on the matter for the good of the community.

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Hi there! My name is Dr. Lisa Lopez and I am happy to announce that I now own and operate Heartland Hearing Clinic in Stettler. I have been an Audiologist for almost 20 years and have worked in a variety of different settings throughout my career ranging from clinical to manufacturing. I am also faculty at Grant MacEwan University for the past ten years where I teach Hearing Instrument Specialist courses (Hearing Instrument Practitioner Program). I have a doctorate in Audiology from Central Michigan University and am currently completing Advanced Studies in Vestibular Disorders and Sciences (to help dizzy patients!) at Salus University in PA. I love Audiology and I love fitting hearing aids. It is my passion. Throughout my career in manufacturing, my job was to assist clinicians across Canada with difficult-to-fit patients. I was called in for the “tough” cases and truly enjoyed the rewards that followed from this position. I opened my own clinics in Calgary, which I owned and operated for almost a decade. Approximately two years ago, I sold the clinics to pursue a quieter lifestyle!

I have a genuine desire to ensure patient satisfaction! I am also hearing impaired, and I believe this brings a unique perspective and understanding when dealing with the communicative challenges my clients face daily. After selling my clinics, I found myself missing the daily interactions of staff and clinical rewards fitting amplification allows me. In my “I chose Stettler as my spare time, I love the outdoors (boating, camping, home seeking the quiet biking, hiking) and always have my canine comforts of a small companions with me wherever the road takes me!!

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The Stettler Public Library wants you to enjoy the long weekend, but if you want to pick up books or movies, remember to drop in on Saturday because we will be closed on Monday, May 18 to observe Victoria Day. There are lots of programs happening before and after the long weekend to look forward to.

Local gardening expert Rob Spencer will be presenting Roots to Shoots tonight, Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Rob will answer common gardening questions so that you can have a bumper crop this year.

If you’re in a crafting mood, come to the library on Wednesday May 13 at 6:30 p.m. for Chicks with Sticks. Starting a new project or finishing off a seemingly endless one? Join us to work on your knitting, crocheting, sewing, or whatever else you have on the go.

PD days are best spent at the Stettler Public Library.

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bob: Sponge Out of Water” on Thursday, May 14 at 1 p.m. Follow Spongebob and his cohorts in a caper pursuing the stolen Krabby Patties recipe.

Calling all seniors: Do you need advice on apps?

Have a new gadget or need general help with technology? Drop by the library for one-on-one assistance on Thursday, May 21 at 1 p.m. during Tech Time for Seniors.

Brenda has just returned from a life-changing climb up Mount Kilimanjaro and the Stettler Public Library is pleased to present her talk about her experience on Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m.

Do you think that the next great Canadian novel is bottled up inside you?

Join us on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. for the Stettler Writers’ Group. New members are always wel-

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Have awesome electronic circuit fun with Snap Circuits on Saturday May 30 at 10:30 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. It is for ages 8 and up, maximum of 10 participants per session. Please pre-register at 403-7422292.

Put Saturday, June 6 on your calendar because Game Over is back. Kids ages 12 and up are invited to join us at the library for an all-night gaming extravaganza. A permission form is required and it can be picked up at the library.

Please pre-register by calling 403-742-2292.

Check our website at http://spl.prl.ab.ca or join us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/StettlerPublicLibrary for information about our programs and services. And you can still call us at 403-742-2292 with any questions.

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The 4-H sale will be run by the Stettler Auction Mart. The 4-H clubs participating in the show are Byemoor, Big Knife, Big Valley, and Erskine. Please come out and support the local 4-H beef clubs. If you are interested in purchasing a steer, please inquire about pre-booking butcher sites.

Also, half beef purchases can be arranged between buyers prior to the sale.

Rachel Yates BYEMOOR 4-H BEEF CLUB The 4-H District movie night was on April 25 at the Stettler movie theatre. All 4-H members got a free movie, popcorn and a drink. On May 1, the Byemoor 4-H Beef club had their mock show day at the Byemoor arena. We had a grooming demonstration by the leaders, and practiced leading and setting up our steers in the show ring. The Stettler District 4-H Beef Show and Sale is on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19. The first is the female show day, and the steer show and sale is on the 19. The show will be held at the Byemoor arena. The female show will start

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• Beer Gardens - 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

• The Chevelles Concert in the Agriplex 8:30 p.m. (18 and over) $15.00 admission to Chevelles concert

Sunday, June 14 • Town & County Pancake Breakfast 8 to 10 a.m.

• Cowboy Church - 11 a.m.

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Community marked Mother’s Day in style The Halkirk Elks sponsored their annual Mother’s Day pancake breakfast with the help of a very impressive group of jr. high students who were cooking, serving and cleaning up.

There were 150 plus hungry folks plus some wee ones and as usual, there were several groups of three and four generation family gatherings around the tables.

Each mother received a carnation; another successful undertaking in our small but vibrant community. Thank you!

The Mother Teresa school staff were host to an interesting open house and tour of the school on Wednesday evening. Several new families were present to view the programs available.

Congratulations to Abby Musgrove and Brooklyn Perry, who brought home a bronze medal from the CARA badminton playoffs in Red Deer on May 9.

Cale Neufeld and Trey MacGillivray lost out in the playoff round and Devon Johnson and Bailey Musgrove failed to make the final rounds.

Tobi Voss was singing and playing her guitar at the school on Friday. Raised in Mirror, she writes, sings, plays, paints, draws and acts, and has made a name in both Canada and the US. She has performed with several bands and as a solo artist playing in Nashville with many Canadian and American artists since 1999.

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Our community extends our sincerest sympathy to the family of Vera Airey, who passed away on May 10. Vera celebrated her 95th birthday last Saturday.

The Airey story is on page 270 of Home Fires and page 31 of volume 2.

Services will be held on May 23 at 1 p.m. in the Stettler Funeral home.

Congratulations to Brett and Rayanna Neilson on the birth of a 7 lb. 12 oz. baby girl, Adelaide Olivia.

Her big brother, Ezra is almost 2.

Proud grandparents are Tim and Julie Neilson with Joyce Neilson of Castor and Bud McFarland of Stettler as her great grandparents.

Special birthday greetings go out to Evelyn Johnson, who was pleasantly surprised when her two daughters, Kim Mackie and Kandice Morrison of Vancouver, arrived on Saturday to join with JD and Sandra and girls to help her celebrate Mother’s Day and her birthday.

The family all enjoyed pancakes at the hall on Sunday morning.

There were lots of families gathered for Sunday morning break-

fast.

Some included Harold and Velma Chick and all of Dave and Linda Chick’s family; Barbara Schilling and Agnes Sorensen had a lot of family attending and there were many more.

Matt McKnights’ team, the Bietighelm Steelers, won the league title and the playoffs this year.

McKnight plays in the DEL 2 , which in German means Deutsche Eishockey Liga and in English means Federal Ice hockey League in the Republic of Germany.

Matt suffered a shoulder injury, which limited his play in the finals.

His mom Patti attended the games. Matt, Jessica and Ava are now visiting with Jessica’s family in Deluth, Minnesota.

Dwight and Lina Kent had Lina’s children from Sherwood Park visiting for Mother’s Day. Coming up: May 14 – Hall board Bingo at 7:30; May 18 – Victoria Day holiday; May 20 – Grade 9 farewell and pot luck at the hall; May 27 – Mrs. Norman’s piano students recital at 7 p.m. at the hall; May 30 – hazardous waste disposal at the fire hall from 10 to 11 a.m. only.

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Thank you to Big Valley’s Historical Society for an interesting history tidbit regarding the oil and gas industry. We have all, on occasion, noticed the tall flare stacks dotting the countryside with flames coming out of them. This “burn” is performed to eliminate dangerous undesirable gases from deep below the surface where the oil is being extracted.

Nowadays this process is initiated with electronic igniters but before this technology was invented and installed, the gases would have been ignited by a flaming arrow being shot up to the top of the stack. Imagine that! Our Historical Society has a photograph of an oil worker getting ready to shoot the flaming arrow.

This would have been quite the dramatic sight to see.

The next regular monthly meeting of the Big Valley Historical Society will be on Tuesday, May 19 in McAlister Motors museum at 7 p.m.

Their new building is progressing very nicely though they still have finishing touches to complete before they can get their occupancy permit from the building inspector. They are hoping to be able to start setting up the displays inside very soon.

Our tourist season is upon us. The weather has been great, everything is greening up and soon planting will begin throughout the village. Our local societies, volunteers, businesses and community members have been very busy dur-

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ing the past few weeks cleaning up and preparing the village for all the visitors we are expecting. Alberta Prairie Steam Tours will begin their train arrivals to Big Valley this month. The season opener is this Saturday, May 16, with trains scheduled to pull into the station on the following two Saturdays and two midweek school trains visiting us on May 26 and 28.

The Big Valley Legion will be holding the presentation ceremony for their annual Poster and Literary Contest at the Big Valley School on Friday, May 22 beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Congratulations to all the winners and we would like to thank all the students for their continued participation and excellent work carrying on the Legion’s traditions of remembrance.

Don’t forget Big Valley’s annual Memorial Golf Tournament honouring brothers Elmer Kerbes and Lloyd Duncan takes place on Sunday, May 31.

Breakfast is at 8:00 a.m. with tee off at 10:00 a.m. There will be lunch and lots of prizes. Everyone is welcome.

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Long weekend for kids Make sure you come out tonight to the seniors’ centre before 7:15 p.m. for another exciting evening of Bingo. Doors open at 6:30. The jackpot and Loonie pots are up for grabs, so make sure you come out tonight to see if your going to be the luck one taking one or both of the pots home with you.

This coming weekend is Victoria Day weekend, when a lot of people will be getting out enjoying their first time of camping season. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate so everyone can get out and enjoy themselves.

May will really be a busy month at the school with student mock vote on May 4 and a visit from the Clearview Board of Trustees, which happened on Tuesday, May 5. Still to come this month is on May 19 Farm Safety Day in Erskine and on May 22 will be the Jump Rope for Heart Day. Also in May, the Botha students will be traveling to Donalda for some friendly soccer matches and Mother’s Day Spa for which dates are unknown at this time.

The Grade 5s had some very disappointing news this year. There will be no Grade 5 field trip (like previous years) because of the new configuration of grades in both Botha and Stettler, however plans are still under way for some great end of the year trips for all classes.

Another exciting event happening this month for the students is that the school spirit squad has decided to have a photography contest. Every student is encouraged to

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enter into two categories with their pictures. The categories are animals, places, nature and also selfies. Please make sure the students’ names are on the back of the pictures when entering this contest. All entries have to be submitted before or on May 19, as that’s when the contest closes. Then on May 26, everyone will be able to vote on the picture they like best, at this time the people with the most votes win a prize, which are handed out at that time for the best pictures. Good luck, everyone.

If anyone has any new students for playschool, kindergarten or any other grades for this next upcoming year, please register them now.

This coming Thursday, May 14 (PD day) and Friday, May 15 (day of lieu) ,there will be no school for the students, and also Victoria Day, so hopefully all the students and staff will be able to relax and have fun on their long weekend off.

Then on May 20, the jump rope events will be kicking off and on May 22 is music alive day, so hopefully everyone has a great time doing these.

Other date to keep in mind for this month is Thursday, May 28, starting at 7 p.m., come out to the village office for the monthly meeting. Everyone is more than welcome to attend, so please keep

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Seeing June is coming up quite quickly, the BCC Committee is in need of volunteers to work at the Red Deer Casino (June 28-29). So please contact Lorraine Hankins at 403742- 2937, if you could help on either one of these days, or both. The money earned by doing this helps out with objects that need taking care of for our little village. So if you can help out at all please contact Lorraine, thank you, this is very much appreciated.

Another thing to keep in mind is the Old Time Dance, which starts at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday May 31.

The “Ralph and Friends” band will be entertaining the group that day, so please plan on attending.

The theme for this dance will be the spring theme, so plan to dress accordingly. Phone Doug Haustein at 403-742-3994 or John Blonski at 403-574-2197 for more information.

Seeing June is approaching us and it’s the wedding month or family gatherings will be starting, please call Shaun Derr at 403-7424811 to make your reservations to rent the Botha Hall. It’s a great place to hold your special events, with very reasonable prices, so make sure you phone Shaun to reserve your spot.

If there is anyone celebrating their birthday or anniversary this month, hope everyone has a fantastic day.

In closing have a fantastic Victoria Day weekend and enjoy yourself. But please do not drink and drive as we want everyone back safe and sound, please.

Kids for gardening sought Patty Steen RUMSEY RECORD The spring weather is upon us and the equipment is going hard in the field. It is perfect conditions to plant and with the long weekend just around the corner, you can bet that the garden seed is flying off the shelves and into the ground. With that in mind, the Garden Club had their meeting last week and asked that I pass along that they are considering bringing back a fun entry that was once a mainstay in the garden show competition. They would like to know if any of the children in the area, ages 6 to 12, would be interested in planting a junior plot this year.

What it is all about is that your child would separate out a small area (up to and not exceeding 12 feet by 12 feet) of garden to plant for themselves with whatever and however many varieties of flowers and vegetables they would like.

They have to plant, weed and water it through the summer, maybe put a border around it, it’s all in their imagination as to how they want it to look. Just before or on the day of the garden show a committee of people will travel to each child’s home and judge their garden. If this sounds like fun to your children, then give Mary Newton a call before the end of May at 403-368-3820.

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Lots of memories created on Mother’s Day Paulette Heer GADSBY/WESTWOODS Mother’s Day is a special time to thank all the special women in our lives. This was accomplished in many homes on Sunday.

Vic Carey took Barb and the whole family out for supper at the Club Café buffet, had a good visit with all the kids and grandkids.

Richelle and Greg, Deanne and Arden and families spent the evening with Gloria and Stan. On Wednesday, Richelle brought Jinger over for her fourth birthday. Auntie Deanne, Eva and Ella joined them for a cupcake celebra-

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Here’s my joke of the week: A little girl asked her Mom, “Mom, may I take the dog for a walk around the block?”

Mom replies, “No, because she is in heat.”

“What’s that mean?” asked the child.

“Go ask your father. I think he’s in the garage.”

The little girl goes to the garage and says, “Dad, may I take Belle for a walk around the block? I asked Mom, but she said the dog was in heat, and to come ask you.”

Dad said, “Bring Belle over here.”

He took a rag, soaked it with gasoline, and scrubbed the dog’s backside with it and said, ‘Okay, you can go now, but keep Belle on the leash and only go one time around the block.” The little girl left, and returned a few minutes later with no dog on the leash.

Surprised, Dad asked, “Where’s Belle?”

The little girl said, “She ran out of gas about halfway down the block, so another dog is pushing her home.”

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Eleanor (and Frank) saw or heard from all on Mother’s Day, Neal came over in the morning, Frank took Eleanor to The Other Side for breakfast; then, it was over to Cecil and Pat’s where they saw the whole family. Phone calls from Elva, Brenda and Bonnie topped the day.

Velvet and Fred joined all the family, kids and spouses and granddaughters for the Botha Brunch. Joining them were Angela’s parents Charlene and Dennis. Fred and Tom were busy topping trees in Gadsby on Saturday.

Looks good!

Joyce and Bill Hansel drove out to Erskine where Denee, Jason and Shaya took grandma Sandra out for brunch at the Erskine Grill. In the afternoon, Bill and Joyce had a visit from Calvin and Steph and their wee one Willow, who were on their way home to Red Deer, from Provost. In the evening, Bill and Joyce took birthday cake over to help Abby Musgrove celebrate her 14th birthday.

And, I took Lorna Brown over to Points West to celebrate Mother’s Day with my mom, Iona Berg. They served a banquet brunch

with many family members joining residents to make it a festive day. Lorna and I drove out to Trail Creek Nursery to pick up bedding out plants and enjoy the green houses. Then Barry and Lorna came out to the farm for supper; John and Jewel and girls over to Paulette and Percy’s for the evening.

Shayla Derr attended the 4H Selections May 1 - 4 in Olds, Alberta to compete for ambassadorship.

There were close to 120 4H members from all over east central Albert competing for “premier”, “ambassador” and other special trips. Fifty percent is diary points and fifty percent in leadership, roll model, etc. Shayla was one of two members who earned ambassador. She will be heading to the North West Territories in August.

Meanwhile the Top Hand Award nominations for Big Knife 4H are in: for juniors, Bridget Skocdopole, intermediate: Keonna Derr and seniors, Shayla Derr. And a reminder, the show and sale is coming up May 18 and 19. Congratulations to all the above mentioned and good luck to all 4H participants 2015.

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65 Annual Stettler District 4-H Show & Sale Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19 at the Byemoor Arena, Byemoor, AB Big Knife 4-H Beef Club Leader: Denise Jacobson SHAYNA BROWER 4-H member: 5 years

SHAYLA DERR 4-H member: 9 years

JASMINE DIEGEL 4-H member: 2 years

KASSANDRA DIEGEL 4-H member: 4 years

LAURA HEBBES 4-H member: 1 year

AUSTIN JACOBSON 4-H member: 5 years

RYLEE JACOBSON 4-H member: 7 years

TORI BROWER 4-H member: 5 years

TYSON BROWER 4-H member: 2 years

CHARLEE DERR 4-H member: 1 year

KEYONNA DERR 4-H member: 6 years

CHASE DOLLIVER 4-H member: 1 year

KATHRYN DOLLIVER 4-H member: 10 years

MACKENZIE HANKINS 4-H member: 4 years

GRACE HEBBES 4-H member: 3 years

ALEX SKOCDOPOLE 4-H member: 7 years

BRIDGET SKOCDOPOLE 4-H member: 3 years

CHANDLER SKOCDOPOLE 4-H member: 5 years

ELLIOT SKOCDOPOLE 4-H member: 1 year

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JOSEPH VENTNOR 4-H member: 7 years

JUNAE VENTNOR 4-H member: 6 years

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Another 4-H year is coming to an end. The 4-H beef members have worked very hard with their calves, and are anxiously looking forward to their show and sale on May 18 & 19, 2015. Once again the Stettler District 4-H Beef Committee has raised an ideal steer for the scholarship fund. This fund benefits 4-Hers with their post-secondary education. It was the Byemoor Beef Club’s turn to supply and feed the steer this year. Rushton Agencies Ltd. donated the steer, and he was raised and fed at McComish’s farm. The feed for the steer was also generously donated by Calvin and Rita Foot of Cal-Trac Contracting Ltd. The steer will be auctioned off at the show and sale in Byemoor on the evening of Tuesday, May 19, 2015. All proceeds from the sale of this steer will be used to support the Stettler District 4-H members. Each year at least one and to a maximum of three scholarships are awarded to youth from this district based on their volunteering and 4-H involvement. By purchasing this steer, you could be contributing to the future of many members. The Stettler and District 4-H scholarship committee would like to encourage all prospective buyers to once again come out and support this great youth organization.

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65 Annual Stettler District 4-H Show & Sale

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Byemoor 4-H Beef Club

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Leader: Lyle Bignell

DENVER McCOMISH 4-H member: 7 years

ABBY MUSGROVE 4-H member: 5 years

BAILEY MUSGROVE 4-H member: 4 years

SHAYLA SCHILLING 4-H member: 8 years

ZACH SCHILLING 4-H member: 10 years

KALLIE STEWART 4-H member: 7 years

ALLISON YATES 4-H member: 9 years

ERIKA YATES 4-H member: 9 years

NATALIE SCHILLING 4-H member: 4 years

CARLY BIGNELL 4-H member: 9 years

DREW BIGNELL 4-H member: 7 years

BRYSON HAUSTEIN 4-H member: 2 years

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GRACIE MORBECK 4-H member: 6 years

RACHEL MORBECK 4-H member: 6 years

CONNOR ROBERTSON 4-H member: 1 year

KAYLA ROBERTSON 4-H member: 1 year

HANNAH VAN STRATEN 4-H member: 2 years

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The Erskine Recreation Board would like to clarify some items from last week’s article. The current executive wants to encourage (and require) more involvement from the younger families in the community. We have had a few younger folks step up and join the board, and they have provided a fresh perspective.

This type of commitment is required by more young families so that the rec. board will be able to continue offering the few events it does and hopefully be able to provide even more social and recreation opportunities for the community.

Financially, the board is in good shape as are most of the facilities.

At our June 4 meeting, we will be having a BBQ at 6 p.m. at the Tot Lot on Main Street (rain or shine) and we would love to see you come out and learn a bit about the rec. board and hopefully commit to help out.

This will be a family affair, so please bring your children.

It looks like we’ll all be able to plant our gardens soon if this warm weather continues. Some people here have already planted potatoes.

The school kids will be getting a nice long weekend beginning Thursday, May 14, going back on Tuesday May 19. The grades 6 and 7 will be going on a visit to the legislature on May 27.

June 3 is the Grade 9 Farewell.

There was an excellent turn out at the Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast held at the IOOF Hall on Sunday. Funds go towards the renovations to the kitchen.

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Shandelle Froese (left) and Tia Fitzpatrick of Stettler’s U12 girls’ team make an attempt to wrest the control of the ball from the Ponoka player in their first game of the season on Thursday, May 7.

Stettler girls soccer showing strong improvement, says coach Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler’s U12 girls’ soccer team won handsomely over Ponoka with a score of 7-0 on Thursday, May 7 while both girls’ and boys’ U16 teams lost to visitors.

Led by coach Angela Gendre, the U12 girls stayed energetic throughout the game and played strong until the end.

“We’re very excited as it is their first win of the season,” Gendre said.

“The girls are becoming more confident already and play as hard as they can while still having fun,” she continued.

“We had almost a full bench which definitely helped.”

Autumn Wyness scored three goals, Shandelle Froese two, Reagan Robbins one and Katie Satre one against the Ponoka team.

“I was very proud at how hard they worked and how happy they were to have won. I’m looking forward to a good season coaching them,” Gendre concluded.

The U16 girls lost 5-3 to Camrose the same night.

Despite the loss, coach Shelley Davis-Hall said she was impressed with the way the girls played and how much they continue to improve.

“They’re just developing really nicely every game,” she said, adding that the girls are committed to the game and willing to learn. “This isn’t about winning or losing,

it’s basically them improving as a team and improving their soccer skills, and they’re doing that.”

No player stood out in particular to Davis-Hall, because she said each of them have been working on their skills and technique, and each one is showing development.

“They’re a wonderful group of girls.”

As for U16 boys, they lost 3-0 in tough game against visitors from Ponoka.

Wednesday, May 13, the U14 and U18 girls play against Rocky Mountain House. Thursday, May 14, the U12 girls will play Ponoka and the U12 boys will play Lacombe. The U16 girls play again on Tuesday, May 19 against Sylvan Lake.

Middle school fares well at badminton CWAJHAAs Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER Students from Stettler Middle School and William E. Hay Composite High School travelled to Red Deer this past weekend, showing their skills and athletic abilities to a

successful closing of the badminton season.

Students from grades 7, 8 and 9 competed in the middle-school tier competition in Red Deer after previously finishing first or second in the CARA badminton earlier in the season.

The best finish for Stettler students was in Grade 7 mixed doubles, where Chase Cheater and Mignione Vogel took a silver place finish. Both Corbin Bredy in boys’ singles and Brooke Mulgrove in girls singles, both Grade 7, finished in fourth place, just

missing out on medals.

Grade 7 mixed doubles Will Brennan and Sydney Nattestad and girls’ doubles Kyla Hansel and Willow Sorenson played well at the competition, making it to finals but found themselves falling just short, according to coach Brett

Nixon.

“Our Grade 7s did fairly well,” he said. “They’ve played well all season.”

Though Grade 8 birdiebatters didn’t finish as well as the Grade 7s, the mixed doubles team of Holden Perry and Rebecca Bridge managed to notch some

successes before being eliminated in the run-up to the finals. Boys’ doubles Greyson Loshny and Isaac Hernando also played very well, Nixon said, just falling short of making it into the semi-finals.

Grade 9 results were not available at press time.

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Monty Gertner from Stettler and Roddy McNinch from Big Valley competing in the team roping competition at the Big Valley Bust out Rodeo over the weekend.

Local cowboy ties up for top spot at weekend rodeo Andrea Peacock INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Big Valley’s annual Bust out Rodeo has yet again brought excitement to the village with lots of competition and events for the whole family. Ro-

deo fans filled the stands all weekend to cheer on participants with local cowboy Sam Thurston and cowgirl Diane Skocdopole making the community proud with their place wins. Rodeo action took place from Friday

night until Sunday afternoon.

In the saddle bronc competition, Sam Thurston of Big Valley, and Steed Cline of Olds, tied for first with 72 points.

Jake Vernon from Millarville came in third

with 71 points.

Bryce West from Cadogan won first place in bull riding with 84 points. Bradley Ingersoll, White Court, came in second with 78 points.

Local barrel racer Diane Skocdople from Big

Valley took first place in ladies barrel racing with a time of 13.072.

Continuing with success in barrel racing, Anna Lauweryssen from Big Valley won third place in junior barrel racing with a time of 13.621.

Novice Thunder net win over Innisfail Stacey Lavallie INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Stettler Novice Thunder travelled to Innisfail this weekend, where they secured a 5-1 victory over their hosts.

The Saturday, May 9 game saw the Thunder take the lead quickly, dominating the rink and out-running the Innisfail team.

It was a near success for the Peewee Thunder, who faced Red Deer on Sunday. Coming

from a Saturday 10-2 loss to the Lacoka Locos, the Peewee Thunder travelled to Red Deer where they lost to the Chieftains 11-9.

“It was a really close game,” Kim Smyth, a representative of the league, said. “We’re really proud of our team.”

The league, which is in its fourth year and is still building its skills, both in players and in coaches, continues to improve every year, Smyth said.

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to keep spirits high, but both parents and athletes keep at it knowing that the skills will build and, eventually, the teams will be able to compete against leagues like the ones in Red Deer and Lacoka (a combination of Lacombe and Ponoka), which have had leagues for years – even decades.

The Midget Thunder faced Blackfalds on May 8, losing 6-4 to the Warriors. The next day, the Thunder suffered an 11-2 loss to Innisfail – though

it’s something the team is very proud of.

“To even get those two points is amazing,” Smyth said. “Innisfail and Lacoka are the top of the Midget league.”

This coming weekend there are no games, as it’s a long weekend, but several of the league’s Stettler referees are heading to Red Deer to referee the 27-year-old annual lacrosse tournament in Red Deer.

Regular lacrosse action resumes the following weekend.

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In bareback riding, Clay Deley from Rocky Mountain House took first place with 76 points.

Dylan Knapp from Mayerthorpe won first place in tie-down roping at 10.4 seconds.

Golfer nabs course’s first hole-in-one of 2015 season INDEPENDENT STAFF The golfing season has barely started and already the Stettler Golf Course has had its first hole-in-one.

On Friday, May 8, golfer David King, using a seven iron, aced Stettler’s fifth hole. The 180-yard shot joins six other hole-in-ones on the fifth hole since 1980.

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Creamery will not fall through cracks Kasheen Clouson DONALDA DIARY The Donalda and District Agricultural Society has a vacancy on the board, if anyone is interested in filling this position, please contact Brenda Gebhardt at 403 883 2440 The Donalda Community Arts Society has held an exhibition of wedding apparel past and present, with an opening gala Friday, May 8, 2015 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The exhibition will run until June 19, 2015.

The Donalda and District Museum and Gallery for the Arts are looking for summer students for the upcoming summer. If you are interested please drop off a resume at the museum office or e-mail them to me at info@donaldamuseum.com .

The Donalda and District Museum held a meeting regarding the future of the historic creamery building this past April 30. It was well attended by many and the consensus was that we are not going to let the creamery fall through the cracks. A committee was struck and already did an initial inspection on the building this past week. Further research continues as we develop a long term plan for the preservation and conservation of the creamery.

Birthday wishes this week go out to Candice Erickson, Rebecca Broemeling, Barrett Norman, Cori Fuller, David Sutton, Katelyn Dietrich, Kyle Meston, Shirley Erickson, Annette Sehlstrom, Paige VanHaga, Alexi Siemens,

the winner of the door prize, a hanging flower basket.

Ruthie’s Roost café in Endiang re-opened for business again on May 11. Hours of business are: Monday to Friday — 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday — 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and a turkey supper will be served every Sunday from 4 – 7 p.m.

Mark your calendars for the Scapa Strawberry Tea on June 1 at the Scapa Hall from 2 – 4 p.m.

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The steer show starts at 9 a.m. on Tuesday with the sale at 7 p.m. that evening. Be sure to come out and support these young 4-Hers.

We send happy 70th birthday wishes out to Terry Gallant on her special milestone birthday on May 8. Best wishes for many more, Terry.

The Byemoor community hall is looking spiffy with its newly painted interior. The hall qualified for a special project funding grant from the County of Stettler recreation board to help with the costs of the painting.

Doug and Deanna Johnson traveled to Medicine Hat on Friday to attend a dance recital that their granddaughters were participating in.

We hope all the mothers enjoyed their special day on Sunday. We found a quote by Theodore Roosevelt that we thought was fitting and will share it — “The mother is the one supreme asset of national life. She is more important by far than the successful statesman or business man or artist or scientist.” Hopefully everyone took the time to do something special for their mothers on Mother’s Day. The Mother’s Day pancake breakfast in Endiang on Sunday, sponsored by the Endiang Board of Trade, was well attended with more than 100 people served. Jill Hayden of Hanna was

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Les and Rosemary Stulberg BYEMOOR/ENDIANG NEWS Several from our community enjoyed the performance by “Country Blend” at the Scapa Hall on Monday evening. The five-member group from southwestern Manitoba performed many traditional country favorites as well as country gospel.

They also had an extremely talented piano player, Gordy “Crazy Fingers” Lindquist, in their band. Thanks to the Scapa community for hosting such an entertaining evening along with a fantastic lunch at intermission that was country-style abundant and all home-baked.

Yvette Hayden traveled to the Dominion Republic for the wedding of her son Carlos and his bride Eva. They were married at Punta Cana on Saturday. We wish this fine young couple all the best in their married life together.

Local floor curlers from the Endmoor club sent two teams to the Botha tournament on Thursday. The team of Ken Schultz, Ernie Angel, Mickey Tucker and Joan Morrison brought home third-prize. Also participating was the team of Dave and Carol Sisley, Eleanor Schultz and Carol Stulberg. All reported a good time and enjoyed the Botha hospitality.

Velma (nee Boehlke) Gore of Westbank, B.C. is spending some time with her cousin Mickey Tucker. Vel has sold her home in B.C. and is re-locating to Alberta. She is looking for a home in Stettler.

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Gordon Douglas Klaus His parents were Martha and John Klaus. He attended school in Castor, grades 1-11 and he took his final year at Lindsay Thurber Composite High in Red Deer. Gordon was a great athlete and played a variety of sports during his school years. Sandi and Gordon were high school sweethearts. They were blessed with their first daughter, Lisa Marie, on March 19, 1971. Sandi and Gordon were married on April 28, 1972. They began their married life together living on the family farm and farmed together with Gordon’s parents. They were blessed with their second daughter Monica Dale on May 29, 1973. On October 8, 1973, they lost their precious Lisa in a tragic farm accident. Shortly after that they moved to another farm site where they have lived all these years. Gordon had a passion for hunting and enjoyed fishing. He was a real prankster as well! He had the best sense of humour and loved to laugh. The two families continued to farm together for many years until John’s health required him to retire, following which Gordon’s family carried on. Sandi and Gordon were very active Kinette and Kinsmen members and developed a group of very close friends. They became godparents to one niece and one nephew. Sandi and Gordon were Martha and John’s major caregivers and took excellent care of both of them during their golden years.

Sandra Norma (Berry) Klaus She was the oldest of 6 children and raised on a farm north of Halkirk by Big Knife Park. Throughout her youthful years she was a fun spirited daughter that loved to seek adventure and excitement playing with cousins on the county gravel pit and hay bales. After attending high school in Castor and Stettler, Sandi worked at Alberta Government Telephones as an operator and then worked at Alberta School Hospital in Red Deer. Sandi dated Gordon Klaus throughout high school and in 1971 they had a darling daughter, Lisa Marie. In 1972, they married and moved to the Klaus family farm northeast of Castor. It wasn’t long before they had two more children. Tragedy hit the family on Thanksgiving Day in 1973 when Lisa was killed in a farming accident.

Although this accident was devastating to the family, they grew closer and never forgot Lisa’s short time with the family. In the early years on the farm, Sandi and Gordon continued growing the farming operations while raising their young family who were involved in many school activities in Castor. When Sandi wasn’t cooking meals for the hired men or helping Gordon pull calves or hauling grain, she was actively involved in Kinettes or curling in the Castor community. She also cared for John and Martha Klaus in their final years and was a godparent to a niece and nephew. Although this was an exhausting time of her life, she always found time for playing cards, hunting and fishing with family and friends and laughing at Gordon’s practical jokes. As the children grew older looking to start their own careers, Sandi also decided to expand her skills and found a second career outside of the farm at Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor. She absolutely loved working at the hospital and recently celebrated her 10 year service anniversary.

Monica Dale Klaus She was the second oldest of 3 children belonging to Gordon and Sandi Klaus. Monica was raised on the family farm and attended school in Castor. Throughout her childhood years she was a mild mannered and pleasant little girl that was very active in school sports including pitching for the girl’s baseball team and figure skating. She also worked part-time during high school at Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital. Following high school graduation she attended Red Deer College and achieved her Paralegal Assistant Certificate. Her working career began at a lawyer’s office in Stettler where she used her newly learned college skills. Her most recent employment was payroll administrator at Vortex in Stettler. Here she was greatly respected by her coworkers for her excellent hard work and dedication. Monica had great passion for her career and the people she worked with and was happy to be able to have her best pal Patches accompany her to work. Monica was active in the Stettler women’s golf league for a couple of years. She had a passion for attending country and rock concerts and attended many Big Valley Jamborees. She and Patches would spend many weekends on the family farm helping out with calving, branding, cattle drives and overall farming chores. On many occasions she would try her luck at riding horses over quadding on cattle drives. She also had a love for photography and took many photos of the farm and family. Monica along with her parents were avid deer hunters and together they would spend weekends looking for the trophy buck. Every year being the sharp shooter that she was, she would fill her tag and gain bragging rights. Monica had a warm heart, great sense of humor and quick wit.

They are survived by Sandi’s parents Lowell and Janette Berry; her sisters: Brenda (Murray) Walper, Lana Rose, Nancy Chick; her brothers Grant (Darlene) Berry and Trevor Berry; sister in law Wendy Berry; Gordon’s sister Marilyn (Barry) Thomson and brother Robert (Chris) Klaus; their son and brother; 30 nieces and nephews and 18 great nieces & nephews. Gordon, Sandi and Monica will be greatly missed and forever remembered by their family and friends. A Celebration of their lives was held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Castor Community Hall with Rev. Barbara Zimmerman officiating. Loving tributes were given by Marilyn Thomson, Grant Berry, Nicole Thomson and Robert Klaus. Veronica Weber, Rosa Weber, and Pat Campbell led in the ministry of music. The family and friends shared a tribute in pictures by Nicole Thomson. The interment took place in the Castor Cemetery where Gordon, Sandi, and Monica were laid to rest beside their daughter and sister Lisa. A time of sharing and fellowship took place in the Hall with the luncheon prepared and served by Ann Michielsen.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of the Klaus Family may be made to Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital Foundation.

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DOOLAEGE Mr. Camiel Doolaege passed away in Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the age of 90 years.

Camiel was born on April 9, 1925 in Oostburg, Holland. He took seven years of schooling and one year of Agriculture College. While there he learned the English language as well.

From the age of 14 he wanted to come to Canada. It was compulsory that he serve in the army first and so, off Camiel went to basic training and served in the army in Indonesia from 1946 to 1950.

In 1943 he had met a girl that would become his fancy, Margriet. He wrote her letters on a weekly basis, he was puzzled and disappointed she never wrote him back. Her mother was destroying these letters so Margariet never knew about them. It was her mother’s hope that Margariet would forget about Camiel because she did not want him taking her daughter off to Canada. That did not happen and they continued to be the loves of each other’s lives.

Camiel came to Canada in February of 1951. It took 9 days to cross the Atlantic and another 5 days by train before settling down in Spirit River, Alberta. He worked relentlessly for a few farmers in the area and in August of 1951 was finally joined again with his fiancé Margriet. It was not long till they were married on August 28th, 1951. They then moved to the Castor district and began their journey. He had a passion for raising cattle and excelled at it. Camiel started out raising Black Angus and then made the move to Charolais. Camiel and family also found success with their cattle in the show arena amassing many grand championships and sale toppers. Camiel garnered a lot of respect for his tireless work ethic and his eye for quality, functional cattle from fellow cattlemen throughout the community.

Their farm continued to grow over the years and so did their family. The Spruceville Cattle Company and the Doolaege Farming Ltd were now being run by the boys. On February 22, 1985 they made the move into Castor and began a new phase in their lives. You can take the man away from the farm but not the farm away from the man………..for that Camiel proved correct as he was still a driving force and hard worker, day in and day out on the farm. They did though enjoy and take advantage of some winter travel and summer holidays, seeing much of Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Panama Canal and the United States.

On March 23, 2015 Camiel suffered the loss of his beloved wife Margriet. This devastated him but once again he rose above his grief and provided love and leadership for his family.

On April 9, 2015 he celebrated another milestone with his 90th birthday. With the help of his family Camiel was ready to embark on his journey alone without his loving wife. He even talked about buying a new car. It was his strong Christian faith that had led him this far and would carry him again. Then on May 2, 2015 Camiel passed away peacefully while in the Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital. What a blessed journey…… and they are now rejoined again in heaven.

Camiel is survived by his loving family: daughter Maria Corley (Ken Lamb), granddaughter Tessa Corley-Rae (Mathieu Rae), great-grandchildren Lukas and Zoëlie, grandson Bryson Corley (Shelley), great-grandchildren Mackenzie and James, son Willy Doolaege (Anastasia), grandchildren Derek, Natalia, Alexis, and Mark, great-grandchild Dysen, daughter Annie Stewart deceased 2011 (Doug Stewart), grandchildren Phillip (Trish), Sarah, Jessica, Melanie, great grandchild Marley, daughter Lucie Doolaege (Alvin Harter), son Francis Doolaege (Shari-Anne), grandchildren Sharise, Dakota, son Robert Doolaege deceased 2014 (Annelise), grandchildren Cache, Rayelle, Blair, son Anthony Doolaege deceased 1992, son Paul Doolaege (Paula), grandchildren Cody (Sonia), Matthew, Benjamin, Kallista, son Gerald Doolaege (Susan Markus), grandchildren Rikayla, Cassandra, Spencer, Kelton, daughter Leana Hunter (Grant Hunter), grandchildren Quinn and Kyle, son Joseph Doolaege deceased 1966; sister Angela (Mathys) deJong. Camiel was predeceased by his wife Margriet; children: Joseph, Anthony, Annie, Robert; parents Petrus and Emelie; and his many sisters and brothers.

A prayer vigil was held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday May 8, 2015 in Our Lady of Grace Parish followed by Mass on May 9 at 1:00 p.m. celebrated by Father Don Ihekwoaba. The interment took place in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery where he was laid to rest beside his loving wife Margriet and sons Joseph, Anthony and Robert. Family and friends then gathered in the community hall for a luncheon and time of sharing prepared by the Our Lady of Grace CWL. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital Foundation or to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

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SCHEERSCHMIDT Harvie Allan Harvie Scheerschmidt was born in Stettler, AB on December 23, 1945 and passed away in Calgary, AB on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the age of 69 years. Harvie is lovingly remembered by his children, Robert, Yvette (Warren), Raymond (Holly), Crystal (Rick); ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; loving brother, Darryl (Shelley) Scheerschmidt; and nephew, Jesse.

A Celebration of Harvie’s Life will be held at a later date. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.

ROBERT WOODS March 1934 - May 11, 2013 We really miss you Papa and wish that you were here to hug us with your loving arms and lend a kindly ear.

Life goes on as always but things seem out of place now that we can’t call on you or see your smiling face.

GORDON John Fade July 11, 1922 - May 4, 2015 John was born at Carbon, Alberta to Fred and Jessie Gordon. He was the second youngest of five boys and has been predeceased by Ed, Randolph (Ossie), Charles (Chuck) and Heath. John was a farmer first, last and always with a life-long attachment to the land.

He grew up in the Carbon district on his parents’ farm, working various jobs in the winters to help support the farm. In 1951, John met Jenny Beck while she was teaching at Swalwell School and they married August 6th of that year. John was a member of the Carbon Lions Club and an active community volunteer until they moved to Stettler in 1994. John continued to help his sons farm and found great satisfaction in gardening, woodworking and as a member of the Stettler Lions and Stettler Seniors Society holding various positions over the years. John and Jenny raised their three sons on the farm and enjoyed the rural lifestyle and hard work. They were able to take many camping holidays with family and close friends with Buffalo Lake becoming a special camping spot when the grandchildren were old enough. They especially liked to attend various local rodeos. John is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Jenny; his sons, Dan, David and Craig and their spouses, Coleen, Betty Anne, and Lori; eight grandchildren, Dean, Jeff, Ariel, Kealey, Sagan, Cree, Zack and Dallas; and two precious greatgranddaughters, Leira and Maci. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Marty Gordon and Kristine Fraser; brother-inlaw Bill Beck, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends. Funeral Service was held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel with Interment taking place at Lake View Cemetery, Stettler, Alberta. In Memory of John, Memorial Contributions may be made to S.H.S.F - Home Care. Postal Mail Bag 500, Stettler, AB T0C 2L1 or c/o Brennen Funeral Home, Box 193, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0.

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Card Of Thanks DALE HENRY Blanche Henry and the Henry and Derwantz families want to thank everyone who attended the services. It was a wonderful tribute. Thank you for all the many donations cards and kind words. We want to thank Reverend Jack Schulze for the special service for Dale. Thanks to everyone who sent flowers food and cards. Thanks to Stettler United Church women for the lovely lunch. A big thank you to the staff of the Horizon Unit at the Ponoka Centennial Centre for the Mental Health and Brain Injury, they gave Dale wonderful care from the first part of October until the end of April. They were so caring and thoughtful for his last few days to Dale and to me and all our families.

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LOON RIVER First Nation, located 170 kilometres north of Slave Lake, Alberta, requires full-time, permanent Community Health Registered Nurse.

Graduation from accredited nursing school, current CARNA registration, immunization certificate, three years experience in public or community health nursing preferred. RAI assessment training considered asset.

Benefits, pension, business vehicle, subsidized accommodation available. Send cover letter, resume, CARNA registration, RCMP Information Check and Child Intervention check to health@loonriver.ca.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today.

1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com.

Personals

60

GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR. Experience a one day fly and cruise adventure to Khutzeymateen, BC this summer. Calgary and Edmonton departures.

1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com.

Caregivers/ Aides

Stettler Travel

850

Trades

QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN Autobody Tech required immediately.

Independent, organized, self-motivated, own tools.

Competitive wages/ benefits. Apply: Northpark Collision & Frame Ltd., St. Paul, Alberta.

780-645-5548; northprk@mcsnet.ca.

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

Sales & Distributors

JOB HUNTING? Read the Classifieds. 1-877-223-3311.

Oilfield

800

REQUIRES: “U” Stamp Pressure Vessel Shop

Structural Welders and Assemblers We are looking for potential structural welders and assemblers for upcoming projects. Its required that you be qualified and have experience.

RESUME@CAPEMFG.CA

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

830 SCHWARTZ

770

Country Style Cleaning Janitorial Help Required Must be highly motivated, able to work on your own, bondable and have a valid license.

PART-TIME / FULL-TIME

INSIDE SALES POSITION JOB DUTIES: ³ Customer Service ³ Inventory Control ³ Cycle Counting ³ Purchasing ³ Merchandising ³ Good Communication Skills ³ Outgoing Personality & Self Starter ³ Knowledge of Building Materials would be an asset

Castor- regular deadline CALL CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300 classifieds@stettlerindependent.com

790

Medical

Monday to Friday after 4:30 p.m.

Phone 403-742-1191 or fax resume to 403-742-1414

Group Benefits Available

710

PLEASE CONTACT LES AT 403-742-3385 DROP OFF RESUME TO LES SCHWARTZ

2010 Ltd.

403.742.1515

www.stettlertravel.com

850

Trades

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm

Bridal Registry Daylon Brown & Jonathan Rairdan Aug. 15, 2015 Sierra Lang & Maxwell Brennan Sept. 12, 2015

DO YOU LOVE WORKING WITH SENIORS?

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View registries online www.wishkitchen.com

Main Street, Stettler

403.742.8484

Heart Haven, Paragon Place and Willow Creek Lodges Are looking for Aides for help in the kitchen and with housekeeping for all shifts.

• The County of Stettler Housing Authority is a not-for-profit organization which provides affordable housing for seniors and families in Stettler, Alberta and the surrounding area.

• We are seeking Housekeeping and Kitchen Aides to work in our seniors’ lodges.

• The ideal candidate has previous experience and a genuine desire to work with seniors.

• We are looking for someone who is a good team worker who is hard working with good organization and strong communication skills.

• Must be able to produce a Criminal Record Check.

• Hourly rate of $15.32 – 17.22 with benefits according to our CUPE Collective Agreement.

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Create a career for yourself with Morgan Construction and Environmental!

HOUSEKEEPING AIDES, KITCHEN AIDES

This is a rewarding position with the opportunity to help the seniors in our community.

FOR MORE INFOMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Human Resources - 403.742.9220 Fax resume to 403.742.9221 or email HH1@telus.net Submit your resume by May 31, 2015.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Join a winning team of experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for current and future projects within Alberta. Our primary projects include building roads, oilfield leases and pads.

Successful Candidates will have the following: 12345 • 5 years of work experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator supporting heavy civil earthworks activities – GPS experience is an asset.

• CSTS, Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance II, class 5 driver’s license.

• Physically fit – Must be able to successfully complete a fitness to work and pre-hire alcohol and drug test.

Please apply fax to 780-960-8930 by email to careers@mcel.ca or online at www.mcel.ca

Business Opportunities

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Business and Services Directory Automotive

1029

Contractors

1010

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-Residential -Commercial -Farm Buildings -Renovations

AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.

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:

www.gkdpca.com

403-742-1330

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

1120

Drafting & Design

JT AUTO BODY LTD.

Call Curt or Rob

Phone 403-742-2869

Cleaning

1070

K K Keen een Klean lean • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet • Upholstry Cleaning Cleaning • Window Washing 403-742-6970

403-742-6970 403-740-9782

Contractors

1100

www.numeratax.com

DR. D.G. BECKLUND

All types of Electrical Installation & Maintenance

Chiropractor

admin@railsidedesign.com

House Plan Design Small Commercial Shop Drawings As Builts rg

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

Contractors

Phone Josh 403-741-4228

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

Electrical

1150

Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage

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

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1100

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

Serving Stettler & Area since 1978

TKS CONTROLS LTD. FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL NEEDS 24 hrs. SERVICE CALL GLENN AT 403-742-7876

BRIAN HALLETT LAWN & GARDEN CARE Town & Country Big or Small ‌WE DO IT ALL! Phone: 403-742-5830

Please leave a message if no answer

RUBBER DUCK YARD CARE

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

Legal Services

1260

BRYON D. BALTIMORE of McCuaig Desrochers

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

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

Phone: 403-742-4437

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

DOUBLE J MUDJACKING Concrete work Lift, Level and Repair

LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule LL. B.

Stettler Professional Building

1260

1196

C.R. GLASS

LTD.

“Your Service Specialists�

Randy Long • Residential • Commercial • Automotive Needs

403-742-2520

Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome

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

Misc.

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

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

ANDERSON LAW OFFICE

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

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Services

1290

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Personal Services

1315

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? COPD or arthritic conditions? The Disability Tax Credit. $1, 500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average) Apply today!

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Plumbing & Heating

1330

403-742-3411

1193

Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON

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4819 51 Street

35 years experience.

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Furnace Canadian pardon.

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Glass Shops

1150

1240

-Gitzel Krejci Building

Big Valley, AB

Electrical

Landscaping

PERFORMANCE

“If It’s Electrical We Do It�

BOBCAT SERVICES AVAILABLE Certified General Accountants

1210

4905 44 AVE., BAY 2, STETTLER

RANCH & OILFIELD FENCING

403-742-3141

• 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

403-742-4533

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN

SPECIALIZING IN

4819 - 51 Street Stettler, AB

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

1196

“Keeping people in Motion...�

JOSH & JAMIE HARDEN

4814 - 49 Street, Stettler

1150

GALEN WIEBE

CONTRACTING & FENCING

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*27 years experience*

Electrical

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Thorogood Pinches

403-742-8838

403-742-5111

Chapman and Co.

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

Glass Shops

Health Care

Call Barry Harvey

4109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler

“Serving Stettler & area for yearsâ€? • Complete auto body repair & painting

5�Continuous Eaves “Gutter Clean� Leaf Protection

Serving Stettler area over 35 years

Phone: 403-742-3555

4606 - 40 St., Stettler

Professional Accountants LLP

1130

Buzz Andersen

Quality Collision Repair and Professional Service‌ Guaranteed!

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

Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson

Eavestroughing

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Business Services #1000 - #1430

Accounting

1100

1290

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1400

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

Stettler Ph.

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Roofing

1370

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Well Drilling

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• Submersible Pump Sales & Installation • Well Abandonments • Shock Chlorination • Backhoe Service

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24 HOUR Red Deer 403-343-6266 Bentley 403-748-2955 admin@tallpinedrilling.com

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

Candor Realty Ltd. Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Karen Snowden Cannady

4908 - 51 Street

AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOME with 5 bdrms and 3 baths.

Open kitchen, dining and living room. Finished basement, fenced yard, deck and parking area at back. $189,900.

ROYAL LEPAGE ANDY BIRCH

NETWORK REALTY CORP.

Bus.: 403-742-3069 1-888-742-6685 www.royallepage.ca/andybirch

5002 - 50th Ave., Stettler

Over 26 Years of Experience

Diamond Award Recipient

NEW

JUST IN TIME FOR LAKE SEASON. Lot located on a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by an open natural countryside. Power available with 2 plug-ins on 2 locations. Bring your RV or camper and enjoy the summer at the lake or build your dream home on this lovely lot. Very affordable price. CA#0057884. $84,900.

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Brand new 2014 – 20 x 76 mobile home on lot. Open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 4 piece ensuite and a second full bath. Features a vaulted ceiling and stainless steel appliances. Skirted, levelled and immediate possession.

Price includes GST. #CA0040686. $211,900.

REDUCED

UNIQUE, SCENIC AND PRIVATE. Quiet property with spectacular hilltop views. 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, hardwood flooring, cedar shakes, fireplace, infloor water heating & forced air heating. Attached heated 2 car garage, detached garage/ shop with carport, metal clad building used as barn/ storage, RV parking. CA0053371. $739,900.

EW N NEW

RENTERS WANTED. Attn: truckers, welders, mechanics etc. 6940 sq. ft. office/shop for lease @ $10/sq. ft.

1.94 acres fenced yard. Will consider multi-year triple net lease. CA#0057827

CA0058926

AFFORDABLE PRICE FOR GREAT STARTER HOME – Comfortable 3 bedroom bungalow. Heated garage, 6 appliances, bathroom renovation and newer windows and shingles. Very large lot close to mall, Tim Hortons, Walmart and Canadian Tire. CA0056473. $184,900.

OFFICE/SHOP FOR LEASE. 6133 sq ft building - 3361 sq ft office & 2772 sq ft shop. Office area contains reception, 7 offices, lunch room & board room. 4 bay shop height is approx. 20’ with 14’ overhead doors, wash bay & mezzanine floor. Yard surrounded by chain link fence.

Ample storage & parking space. $8/sq ft triple net. CA#0057125.

Beautiful, practically new, 6 bdrm home in Big Valley. Large open concept main floor, spacious yard with garage/shop. $299,900. Call Jill.

STUNNING 1/2 DUPLEX in Emmerson Estates. Open concept, hardwood, slate tile. Master bedroom and den on main floor.

Basement is insulated, drywalled and ready to develop. $235,000.

SINGLE WIDE MOBILE sitting on its own 50’ x 120’ lot in Alix. Only 2 years old, 1465 sq. ft. of living space with 3 bdrm & 2 bath. Single Garage. $189,000.

AFFORDABLE

FAMILY OR REVENUE PROPERTY

AFFORDABLE HOME Ideal retirement home or great place to start out. 2 bdrms. Apartment style home.

Very bright neat and clean.

ONLY 125,000.

3 BEDROOMS on main and 2 bedroom suite downstairs. Huge lot & single garage. Next door to the playground. $215,000.

Locally owned & operated

* 2 side by side lots at White Sands across from lake front. One is already serviced. $140,000 and $175,000. * Large 65’ x 180’ lake front lot at Buffalo View Estates, serviced with power, water & sewer.

Park your RV or build your new home at the lake. $189,000. * White Sands lot.

Short walk to the beach. Lot is treed.

Utilities are to the property line. $85,000.

Jill Fisher

Apryl Cassidy

Brian Lynn

Garry Rushton

Edna Stuart

Atie Turnbull

Sherri Kuefler

Ross Scheerschmidt

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Mobile home on 3 lots in Erskine. Nicely landscaped with fruit trees and a garden space. Includes a shop and storage building. $144,900. Call Ross.

The ultimate getaway for the hunter, nature enthusiast or snowmobiler! Private cozy cabin on 10 acres only minutes from Stettler and beautiful Buffalo Lake. $118,500. Call Garry.

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* Year round lake front home at Rochon. Go from swimming in the summer to ice fishing in the winter. $459,900.

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Handyman’s dream! A hillside cabin set nicely in a grove of trees close to Buffalo Lake. Wrap around deck overlooking a private yard. $189,000. Call Brian.

Great price! Great location in Big Valley! 3 bdrm 2 bath mobile home on DOUBLE LOT with the convenience of a playground right across the street. $64,999. Call Jill.

2 bdrm starter home or revenue property. Great location, only 1 block from Main Street. $88,900. Call Edna.

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LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

A great family home with updated features! This 5 bdrm bungalow situated on 2 lots will provide tons of space for the growing family.. $299,900. Call Edna.

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Beautifully designed heritage home features a gourmet kitchen, original hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace and private covered back patio. Tons of space on 1.5 lots, adjacent to Stet ler Elementary School. $300,000. Call Sherri.

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The perfect lake property! This 2 bdrm cabin is well landscaped, has a PRIVATE beach area and comes with a garden shed. $425,000. Call Brian.

* Beautiful executive home at Scenic Sands.

Totally finished to perfection. $575,000.

Doug Roberts

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* Residential * Commercial * Farms * Acreages * Lake Properties

Independently Owned and Operated

Associate

PERFECT PLACE TO RETIRE Very little yard work, no exterior maintenance. Main floor laundry.

Attached single garage. Huge master bedroom with ensuite. $224,500.

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This home has a covered veranda & staircase that lends character to this older home. Open concept makes this home excellent for entertaining guests & family. $124,000. Call Atie.

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This immaculate 2006 mobile would make an excellent starter home or revenue property. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac and ready for immediate possession. $168,000. Call Sherri.

Be ready for summer! This cozy 2 bdrm lake front cabin is on an oversized lot and features updates throughout and a large deck facing the lake. $650,000. Call Ross.

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403-742-3344 (24 hours) To view more info on our listing check out www.royallepage.ca/stettler or www.REALTOR.ca

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Trades

850

LOOKING for well exp’d or journeyman glassworker capable of doing shower doors, commercial storefronts & residential glass with no supervision. We are a small, rapidly expanding, full service glass shop in Sylvan Lake, offering top wages, benefits & possibility of SHARES & or PROFIT SHARING for the right person!

Call Roy @ 403 350-4901, email: glassman14@outlook.com or fax 403 887-0194

REFRIGERATION MECHANIC WANTED. 3rd year to Journeyman for the Lloydminster area. Top wages and benefits.

Please call 1-780-909-7630 for more information and interview.

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION

860

Truckers/ Drivers

Promax Transport is looking for a P/T Class 1A shunt driver to work weekend shifts. Please send resumes to fax # 403-227-2743 or call 403-227-2712 for more information

Business Opportunities

870

DYNAMIC GREEN business opportunity. Low investment & startup cost, revolutionary technology, recession proof, turnkey with full training. Alberta based. Call 1-888-501-9239.

SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext.

400OT.

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Help

880

Blue Water Wash has openings for Wash Bay Attendants at our new location in Red Deer!

Wash bay attendants are responsible for washing the exterior of tractors and trailers ensuring the highest level of bio-security standards. We offer fulltime positions, opportunities for advancement, and health and dental benefits. Please apply to: Blue Water Wash Red Deer, Alberta, Email: HR@slt.ca PEN CHECKERS. Immediate permanent, full-time positions available. Wages are negotiable and will commensurate according to qualifications and experience. Lakeside offers an excellent benefits package. Fax resume to: Neil Thauberger - JBS Lakeside Feeders 403-362-8231 or email: neil.thauberger @jbssa.com

This paper is

Requires Full Time

Carpenters Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

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Employment Training

900

MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details!

1-888-627-0297.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Career Planning

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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.

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

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Call for more details 1-800-282-6903 ext 235

1530

AUTO & BODY SHOP Equipment. Classic Dream Machines Ltd. Sat., May 23, 2015 at 10 a.m., MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds, Alberta. Selling: Paint booth, shop equipment, 1955, 56, 57, body & mechanical parts, skidded office, Hummer kit SUV, trailers, police seizure items, police, fire and EMS clothing, boots, accessories, & paraphernalia See www. montgomeryauctions.com or 1-800-371-6963.

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 8th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction June 12-14, Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-8880296-0528 ext.

102: EGauctions.com.

MAJOR ANNUAL Spring R.V. Repossessed & Consignment Auction Sale.

Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Sale at 10 a.m. Viewing Friday, May 22, 2015 from 1 - 4 p.m. 5th wheel trailers, conventional trailers, tent trailers, motorhomes, motorbikes, etc. Consignment are welcome! Gary Hanna Auctions, 11303 - Yellowhead Trail NW, Edmonton, Alberta. Check our website on sale week for photos & listings at www.auctions.ca.

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BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 feet, $35 each. Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75 - $125/order.

Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0961.

Office Supplies

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WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11

10 pkgs. of 500 sheets

$48/case

Shop Stettler & Save!

403-742-2395 Pet Services

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OBEDIENCE AND AGILITY CLASSES Begin May 25.

Contact Lorrie for information at 403-742-3698

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment

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Livestock

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BLACK LIMOUSIN Bull, long yearling, semen tested, Sires, Kajo Responder Dam Greenwood Gypsy stock, reg’d.

403-540-5951 FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled.

780-913-7963; www. simmeronranch.ca.

LIMOUSIN BULLS Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Red Angus Yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211 SHORTHORN bulls for sale, reds, roans and whites, 2 yr. old yearlings.

Semen tested and delivery within 100 miles. www. prospecthillshorthorns.com Les & Shelley Peterson 780-877-2444.

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.

SEED GRAIN WHEAT CERT. HARVEST, REDWATER, FOREMOST BARLEY CERT. COPELAND, COWBOY, COALITION SEED,OATS SEED, FAVA BEANS PH. 780-855-2240, CEL, 780-678-6329 SELLING ORGANIC/ conventional Sweet Clover, Red Clover, Alfalfa, Smooth and Meadow Brome, Crestedwheat, Timothy, Sainfoin. Milk Vetch. Free delivery on larger orders! Pasture and hay blends. Birch Rose Acres Ltd., Star City, SK. Phone 306-863-2900; ivanaudrey@sasktel.net.

For Rent #3000 - #3200 Houses/ Duplexes

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SMALL 2 bedroom house, White Sands, AB., N/S, utils. incld, $950/mo. + DD Avail. immed.

403-741-8707, 742-3539

Suites

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L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen Phone Linda or at Ernie 403-742-1568 at 403-742-5005 BEST RENTAL VALUE IN STETTLER 1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites.

All utilities, cable, internet.

Avail. immediately Kimberly 403-690-5828

Storage Space

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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

FUTURE steel building, ready to be erected, 26’ x 25’ x 19’, located in Central Tools AB, great for farm or small acreage, must sell, THIS WEEK’S reduced $11,000 EYE SPY WINNER IS 403-485-2532 SQUARE hay bales, horse CONNIE hay quality, 90% meadow WHITTINGSTALL. Real Estate SOLD Farm. New 6’ brome, 10% alfalfa, no Please come in to the Auctions Kodiak 3 pth Gyro mower. rain, plus second-cut #4000 - #4190 Stettler Independent to JD 1840 with canopy + 3 alfalfa. 403-741-4353 claim your prize. pth. 12’ disc. Jones post AUCTION pounder.

3 new rolls game Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. wire 8’. 1974 F600 grain Moose Hall 2 miles south Seed Houses truck, 16’, but runs good. of Ponoka on 2A. Grain For Sale Bale feeders, gates and UPCOMING SALES Firewood calf shelters. 12 hp Kohler LOCATION AUCTION COMMON SEAD OATS RIMBEY HOME FOR grain auger motor, electric 5222-51 St. Ponoka, AB 97% germ. Colour sorted.

RENT - 5 bdrm, 2 bath, start. 403-741-6968, Sun. May 24, 12 noon LOGS $475/bushel.

Call Glen 5 app, fenced yard, over403-340-9280.

Sun. June 7, 12 noon Semi loads of pine, spruce, Lepard 403-740-2872. sized, double, detached West of Ponoka Hyw. 53 tamarack, poplar. garage.

Available immediParkland Beach south.

Price depends on location.

COMMON seed oats for sale. ately. Rent and DD are Watch for signs.

Lil Mule Logging Contact 403-883-2626 or $1250 with a one year Livestock 403-318-4346 Check website for full listings 403-740-5598 lease. A lease is preferred, www.bigstrapperauctions.net however IF YOU DO NOT BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, TELL it all! Tell it well! Make SIGN A 1 YEAR LEASE it ERSKINE, AB. is $1500 / mo. We require Misc.

40, two year old virgin bulls your ads sell for you by giving 1st month, last month and full description of goods or for sale at the farm.

Help services offered. Include DD prior to move in. A pet Fully guaranteed. prices and terms. Phone may be considered for an Call Carole Barclay at additional fee.

1-877-223-3311 for a friendly 403-742-4825, 250-488-0025 or ad taker.

Terry 403-740-5037 terisaad@telus.net Ricky 403-740-5711. email bardale@xplornet.com

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

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870 Stettler Recreation Centre Concession Request for Proposals

There is a fantastic business opportunity to operate the concession in the Stettler Recreation Centre. Submit your proposal for the upcoming season.

The SRC includes 2 NHL size arenas, swimming pool, Library, and meeting rooms as well as a Seniors Centre. In the off season, this facility is home to other large events such as Roller Derby bouts, Lacrosse, Stettler and District Trade Show, and 2 hockey camps.

The standard operational hours for the facility are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm in the summer and 6:00 am to 12:00 pm in the winter.

Opportunity for the Concession Operator The kitchen is equipped for catering services. The operator can cater to out of building events to increase revenue. A large seating area for hungry dinners. The community is welcome to eat and have coffee in the SRC throughout the day.

Proposal Requirements As a part of each proposal, there is a requirement for the proponents to provide a detailed business plan outlining the following: x Ability to assist SRC staff in cleaning of tables and sitting areas used by concession patrons. x A sample menu plan that includes healthy menu/snack choices x Pricing that is competitive. x Safe food plan to be approved by the Health Authority x Proof of certification of Level 1 Safe food handling x Ability to provide a variety of catering services for meetings in the facility Submissions Deadlines for RFP submission is 3:00pm local time on June 12, 2015

Contact Lee Penner lpenner@stettler.net 6202 - 44 Ave. Stettler, AB T0C 2L1

Auctions

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Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated 40 HC DMG $2450. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

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Five (5) Guard positions with the Commissionaires at the RCMP Detachment in Bashaw.

Guards/Matrons are responsible for the monitoring and well-being of prisoners while in the care of the Police.

Applicants must pass an Enhanced Clearance check, be capable of working independently and shift work.

First Aide and CPR is an asset.

To apply, contact Cst. Ryan SCOTT at 780-372-3793 5017 - 52 Street, Bashaw, AB

Storage Space

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WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.

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Steel containers from 8' to 53'.

20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.

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Manufactured Homes

Mortgages Bought/Sold

20 wide to be moved in county of ponoka. wood stove, jetted tub kitchen island and theater room $96000 0BO 403 598 6076

BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage

THE HEART of Every Home is in its Kitchen.

Kitchen specials starting at $138,500. Upgrades include full backsplash, stainless steel appliances & more. For more information call United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632 or visit our site at www. unitedhomescanada.com.

Businesses For Sale

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GET FREE vending machines. High cash producers. $1.00 vend = .70 profit. Can earn $100,000.+ per year. Be first in your area. No competition. Protected territories. For full details call now 1-866-668-6629; www.tcvend.com.

Buildings For Sale

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BUILDING FOR SALE To be moved. A variety of sizes and styles available.

Please call 403-279-6395 or visit: www. mccannsbldgmovers.com.

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2014 Red Chev Sonic LT 1.8 Hatchback, only 7,527 KM’s. Air, Tilt, Cruise, Heated Seats, Traction Control, Backup Camera, Sirius Sat Radio / CD, My Link Touch Screen, USB Port, Onstar, Remote Start, Blue Tooth, RV Flat Towable comes with hitch, new Summer radials and winter Studded ice radials, Warranty. $17,500.00 OBO 403-844-1954 Rocky Mountain House

Motorcycles

Transportation #5000-5300

Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300

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LANDS FOR SALE BY TENDER LOCATED IN COUNTY OF STETTLER No. 6 The following property as briefly described, subject to the reservations, exceptions and non-financial encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title, are being offered for sale by tender: NE 12-36-21 W4, containing 156.70 acres more or less.

This property is pasture and has a water well and surface lease revenue.

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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved as permitted uses in accordance with the Town of Stettler Land Use Bylaw No 2060-15:

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4271; 403-742-1887

AL-ANON Brenda 403-742-0990 Betty 403-742-5673

403-742-5437 during business hours

BRIGANTIA PLACE (formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter) (780) 672-1035

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Pat Lattery 403-742-3759

6. Combined annual surface lease revenue equals $5,000.00. Surface leases will be assigned to the purchaser as of June 9th, 2015 but current year’s surface lease rentals shall NOT be adjusted.

Public Please provide contact information, including a phone number, with the tender. Notices

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5. Property taxes to be adjusted as of the Possession Date.

7. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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403-346-4636 Red Deer www.alzheimer.ab.ca

2. Buyer to be responsible for all costs associated with registration.

Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T. 3. Tenders must be received by Landman Reule Law Office, Box 1630, 4819 - 51 Street, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 in a sealed envelope marked “Burnstad-Colp Tenders” no later than 12:00 o’clock noon on Tuesday, May 19th, 2015. A deposit equal to 10% of the purchase price in the form of a certified cheque or bank draft payable to Landman Reule Law Office must accompany the tender.

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

2863-2015 Lot 11-14, Block 15 , Plan RN54A 4801 - 50 Street Total Construction Group

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

2864-2015 NW-6-39-19-4 5104 - 61 Street Town of Stettler

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403-742-6568

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO BE FILED FOR APPROVAL TO RENEW THE NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF BOTHA AND ALTAGAS UTILITIES INC. Application summary: The Alberta Utilities Commission expects to receive an application from AltaGas Utilities Inc. to renew its franchise agreement with the Village of Botha, following the submission deadline indicated below.

The franchise agreement will subject to further renewal, continue to allow AltaGas Utilities Inc. the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of the Village of Botha for approximately 10 years from the effective date of the franchise agreement.

The franchise fee rate rider percentage will increase to 15 per cent from 10 per cent effective July 1, 2015. The average monthly franchise fee for an average residential customer is forecast to increase to $8.79. The franchise fee is calculated based on distribution charges. An average residential customer uses about 120 GJ’s per year.

You may send your objections, concerns about, or support for the application in writing to AltaGas Utilities Inc. or the Village of Botha on or before May 27, 2015 at: AltaGas Utilities Inc., Irv Richelhoff, 5509 -45th Street, Leduc, Alberta, T9E 6T6, phone: 780980-7305; email: businessdevelopment@agutl.com.

Village of Botha, Eric Jerrard, PO Box 160, Botha, Alberta, T0C 0N0, phone: 403-742-5079; email: vbotha@xplornet.com.

Any submissions received, unless you request otherwise, will be part of the application submitted and will become part of the public record.

For more information on franchises or to receive a copy of the franchise agreement please contact either AltaGas Utilities Inc. or the Village of Botha at the addresses listed above.

For more information: For more information about the AUC or its approval process associated with franchise applications, please contact the AUC directly at 780-427-4903 or at consumer-relations@auc.ab.ca.

The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial regulatory body responsible for making decisions about utility-related applications.

Issued on May 13, 2015.

Alberta Utilities Commission Douglas A. Larder, QC, General Counsel

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

STETTLER FOOD BANK Betty Birch 403-742-0732

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

STETTLER HANDIBUS 742-5858

STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE 403-742-6568

STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337

STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace - 403-742-0681 Vivian - 403-742-3935 CONFUSED? GETTING THE RUN AROUND? CONTACT YOUR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTRE Residents of Stettler and the surrounding area now have access to this free and confidential service. It provides information and referral on social agencies, government services, clubs and organizations, to best suit the caller’s need.

Just Dial - 403-742-1155

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Prairie children visit the ocean in classroom Pat Johnson STETTLER ELEMENTARY Stettler Elementary students of all ages were preparing for Mother’s Day last week. While some were busy making cards or writing poems, others were putting the finishing touches on gifts for their moms.

The kindergarten students even treated their moms to a lovely Mother’s Day concert on Friday. Under the guidance of their teachers, the students had practiced for many days to perfect their presentation. The students did a great job of singing songs like Hey Baby and Hug Bug. It was a lovely afternoon and the students enjoyed singing and having a special photo shoot with their moms. It’s hard to say who had more fun, students or moms. Having the opportunity to watch your child perform is always a memory maker.

The little ones were also anxious to share a special treat and a handmade gift

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Mrs. Lang’s Grade 1 class proudly display building projects they made in class. with their moms.

Swimming lessons are well underway for Grade 1 and kindergarten classes.

All SES students have the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons during the school year. Older students go swimming in the fall while younger students have their turn in the spring. Learning to swim provides students with a valuable life-long skill and it fits with the physi-

cal education curriculum in all grades.

The swimming also fit nicely with the ocean theme studies that kindergarten students are presently engaged in. They have been learning about sea life and are proud of the many ocean creature crafts they have made.

Mrs. Thorne has decorated her classroom with blue streamers and colourful fish; the students pre-

tend they are swimming in the ocean as they enter the classroom. What a wonderful way for prairie students to “visit the ocean.” In Mrs. du Toit’s class, they have a new fish whose name is yet to be determined. The children are delighted to have the Siamese fighting fish join their class. They have been suggesting names and will soon be voting on their final choice. Sug-

gested names include: Ninja, Fishy, Nemo and Sharky. After the votes are counted, the class will announce the name.

In science, Mrs. Jackson’s Grade 1 students looked inside a bean seed and learned the parts of the seed. The students also planted sunflower seeds this week and are anxiously waiting for the first sign of the seeds to sprout. Meanwhile, Mrs. Sylvester’s Grade 1 students planted bean seeds for their science unit.

They are observing the sprouting and growth of their beans. Each student scientist has a journal in which they sketch and write down their daily observations.

Ms. Nielsen’s Grade 4 students are having lots of fun learning about decimals and comparing tenths and hundredths. It is amazing how many interesting activities their resourceful teacher can come up with to help them

learn the concept of decimals. Even more amazing is the creativity of the students as they apply their knowledge when comparing tenths and hundredths.

Good work all around!

If it seems like there are lots of elementary students on the track these days, there are! Every May, Ms. Limpert organizes a spring running program.

The program is off and running again this year. Thus, most classes have begun spending their daily physical activity period running the track and collecting toe tokens. The students really enjoy both collecting the tokens and being outside in the warm weather. Although it is not a requirement, some students get quite competitive, setting individual goals for the number of laps they can run each day. Running and walking are another great life-long activity that students can use in their adult life long after they have finished school.

Spring carnival was great fun

By Elli Anderson and Abbey Bohn, Grade 8 students

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The English/Drama class that produced Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.

Apply for scholarships Hannah McKay WILDCAT CORNER This week, in sports, track and tennis are beginning. Watch for our athletes practicing outside on the courts, track or throwing field.

In other news, the English/Drama class performed their version of Shakespere’s Twelfth Night on Wednesday May 6 and Thursday May 7. It was a success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the performance.

Congratulations to everyone involved for a great show.

Also, we would like to remind everyone that the hair drive is coming up on June 12.

If you would like to sign up or find out more, please visit http://bethechangestettler.wix. com/hairdrive. Be The Change would also like to remind everyone that the “Well Challenge” is still in action, and encourages you to donate.

May is Grad month. Preparations are underway as the Grade 12s have been prac-

tising their grand march, the decorating committee has been working hard and the Saturday Grad Committee is prepping all speeches and songs. Tickets are available at the high school office. A reminder that grad is at 4:30 p.m. on May 23. With grad approaching that also means that exams are just around the corner. We began this week with the Grade 9s all writing their first part of their Language Arts 9 PAT. More exams to come in June; watch the school website for an exam schedule. With exams comes the thought of scholarships. Many scholarships are available and go unapplied for. Contact Student Services to find out more about scholarships.

Students have Thursday May 14 off as the teachers have a PD day and everyone has the 15 off in lieu of interviews.

Hopefully everyone has a restful May long weekend!

That’s all for this week!

Christ-King began their busy Friday by walking to Mass at Christ-King Catholic Church.

Christ-King participated in the JDRF Walk on May 8. Due to inclement weather, students travelled to the Stettler Recreational Center to walk in the arena. The school was very excited to hear that the total amount of money collected in support of diabetes was $3000. Staff and students had blast walking around the arena, visiting, and listening to music in sup-

port of the great cause. A huge thank you goes out to Ms. Zimmerman, who organized the fundraiser.

Spring Carnival took place in the CKCS gymnasium on May 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. Families came to enjoy the games, food and silent auction. CKC School’s own juniorhigh students helped run events, along with parent council who hosted the evening. It was a great event full of laughter and memories being made. A big thank you to all those who volunteered their time in organizing and hosting the night.

Students geared up for Mother’s Day cel-

ebrations this past week.

Many classes went home with special crafts on Friday to help celebrate the moms in our lives.

CKCS would like to wish all moms belatedly a very happy Mother’s Day. Without our wonderful mom volunteers and moms in general, our school would not be the same. We hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing day.

This week has begun with PAT tests for the grades 6 and 9 students.

They have been preparing hard for these tests, yet they eagerly await the end of them. Good luck to all our students!

With the long weekend ahead, students are looking forward to the final break before the last stretch of school. Stay tuned Stettler.

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Christ King Catholic School holds their JDRF Walk at the Stettler Recreation Center on May 8.

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