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Performer bringing classic 60’s music to Maclab

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER A talented and wellknown Alberta pianist is bringing a time machine to Leduc’s Maclab centre Jan. 23.

“Feelin’ Groovy” starring Jim Witter will be the pianist’s tribute to the famed Sixties duo Simon and Garfunkel.

Andrea Martinuk, theatre manager, Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts, said Witter, known for his work with the Edmonton Symphony orchestra, has performed at the centre in the past to much acclaim. “He’s been here before,” said Martinuk by phone Jan. 8.

Witter’s previous show, a tribute to the work of Billy Joel and Elton John, was very well received and Martinuk said she and others who saw the show were very impressed.

“He’s an amazing performer,” said Martinuk.

“He’s very charismatic.”

Martinuk said Witter also has a singing voice that must be heard to be appreciated.

She also pointed out the music of Simon and Garfunkel will be a tribute to the folk style of the Sixties, very easy on the ears and will bring back a lot of memories. “Who doesn’t like Simon and Garfunkel?” she asked.

Martinuk said booking Witter can be a challenge, as he performs with the ESO, making him difficult at times to pin down.

But Leduc music lovers will have a chance to see him right in the city without having to travel to Edmonton.

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“Jim’s music and songwriting have been recognized on both sides of the border, earning him multiple awards and nominations from the Canadian Country Music Awards and the JUNO Awards.

“Jim Witter returns to the Maclab Centre, this time sharing the iconic songs of Simon and Garfunkel and the 1960’s.

His unique approach to these familiar songs and his comfortable rapport with the audience will leave you wanting more.”

The show will be Saturday, Jan. 23 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are adult $40, student/ senior $37 and are available online at ticketpro.ca or on the Maclab Centre website (www.maclabcentre.com) or call toll free 1-888-655-9090. Tickets are also available at the Leduc Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Maclab Centre does not charge for parking, plus the concession will be open and a sponsored intermission.

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Family show On Jan. 29 the Maclab Centre will host a family presentation titled “The Prince of a Frog.”

Martinuk said the start time of 10:30 a.m. makes it perfect for caregivers to attend. The event is described as a “playtime cabaret,’ including a puppet show and crafts afterwards.

Martinuk said the show has very engaging performances. It’s only 45 minutes long and has a $10 ticket fee. Kids two years and under get in free.

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MP Mike Lake looks ahead to 2016

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER With a new Liberal majority in the House of Commons, looking ahead to the coming year involves embracing the role of Opposition MP for EdmontonWetaskiwin’s Mike Lake.

Contacted for an interview by the Pipestone Flyer Jan. 6, Lake said looking ahead to 2016 with Liberal Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister means looking past hype surrounding the new head of the Canadian government.

Trudeau’s victory as Prime Minister has elicited an almost Hollywood celebrity type atmosphere around the new leader, but Lake said he plans to ignore the celebrity and focus on the reason MPs are in Ottawa.

“I will be, in my role as Opposition, looking at results and substance,” said Lake.

He said he plans to hold the new Liberal government to account on issues Trudeau touted during the election campaign, such as the Syrian refugee crisis, and more down-toearth issues like the economy.

“The new Trudeau government is, in large part, stealing policy from the old Trudeau government,” said Lake by phone. “ I don’t think that’s the right course.”

Lake stated the Conservative government worked very hard to rebuild the economy and balance the budget following the glob-

al economic meltdown in 2008, one of the few nations in the world to recover so successfully.

He said he’s concerned the new Liberal government is going to stall or harm that recovery through public debt.

Lake said the Liberals don’t look like they have any limit to the amount of debt they’re willing to lay on the taxpayer.

Changing the election rules Lake said he and other Conservative Party MPs are very concerned about Trudeau’s electoral reform plans first mentioned during last fall’s election campaign.

The Liberals stated they wanted to “restore democracy in Canada.”

Lake said it appears the Liberals will use their majority to fundamentally change the way governments are formed in Canada. “I think it will absolutely be a dominating part of the debate over the next few months,” said Lake.

Trudeau promised during the election he would eliminate the “first past the post” system used since Canada was created in 1867.

During the election, Trudeau also promised a new system would be proposed within 18 months of his coming to power.

Lake said if a change this big is being made to the Canadian electoral system, it should include major public consultation, including a national referendum, and he said he’s also concerned the Liberal

Edmonton-Wetaskiwin MP Mike Lake majority would allow Trudeau to make changes to suit his party, not necessarily Canadians.

Lake said the recent Liberal victory was almost the same as one recent Conservative victory, but the Liberals would never have stood for electoral changes if the Conservatives were in power. “That consultation is really important,” added Lake.

Newborns and children Lake said he will continue working in an area that’s very important to him. He’s been named the critic for global maternal newborn and child health, a subset of the International development department.

“It’s been a personal interest of mine,” said Lake.

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He said the initiative stems from the 2010 Muskoka Initiative which drew attention to the high mortality rate among children under five years of age around the world, particularly the developing world.

Plus, the initiative also focuses on reducing the mortality rate among birth mothers.

Lake said 2010 numbers stated about 9 million children under five years of age die every year; about half a million mothers die in childbirth.

“There was a commitment to significantly reduce those numbers,” said the MP, noting Canada has shown much leadership on this issue. He also noted a number of non-governmental agencies have

supported the previous Conservative government’s leadership role in this area.

The MP said that, in less than a decade, the initiative has shown impressive results. The child fatality rate has already dropped to six million, and the childbirth death rate has also dropped.

Lake said he requested this critic post and plans to be very active lobbying the government to stay the course lest momentum be lost.

He said he’s been involved since the initiative began in 2010, and traveled to Africa in 2013 to see effects of the initiative firsthand.

The MP noted modest investments can have big results.

Legalizing marijuana The Conservative MP for EdmontonWetaskiwin was hesitant to comment on the

issue of legalizing marijuana in Canada. “That’s a question for the government,” said Lake.

He said he wasn’t sure legalizing marijuana was at the top of everybody’s list of what’s going to be discussed in the House of Commons right away.

Lake also pointed out there is a number of jurisdictions around the world that have legalized marijuana and who felt later that things could have been handled better. He suggested reserving judgment until everybody involved in this issue is better informed before making what could be a big mistake.

“I think we have to be thinking about the kids,” said Lake. “I think we need to tread carefully.”

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BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER As the economic doldrums linger, there are doubtlessly many Pipestone Flyer readers wondering how long the price of oil will drop before bottoming out. Once it bottoms out, there’s only one way it can go, and that’s back up.

Strangely, one of the West’s closest allies in the Middle East can answer that question better than just about any country in the world: Saudi Arabia. Some pundits even hesitate to call Saudi Arabia a western ally. Most would agree with that judgment after closely examin-

ing the behaviour of this socalled friend.

Last week Saudi Arabia executed Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr, a Saudi citizen and outspoken critic of the Saudi regime, which is strongly Sunni based (in a nutshell, the difference is Shiites believe Mohammed’s heir was his son-in-law Ali, while Sunnis believe it was Mohammed’s friend Abu Bakr). Now, there’s a bit of a debate going on about whether this al-Nimir had it coming or if he’s a martyr.

The fact that he hails from a different sect of Islam than those who run the Saudi government raises questions.

Apparently, his court-ordered execution was based on “seeking foreign meddling in the country, disobeying its rulers and taking up arms against the security forces.”

The first two charges are spurious, the third was intensely questioned. Amnesty International seems to think al-Namir did nothing but exercise free speech. Could it be possible Saudi Arabia is

run by a regime that executed this cleric simply because they didn’t like him? Is this the way Saudi Arabia treats its own people?

Saudi Arabia is one of the major oil producing nations in the world, and one of the leaders of OPEC, an organization of such states. As everyone in Alberta knows right now, there is a worldwide glut of crude oil driving the price down. The more oil that’s available, the more options buyers have; hence, the price drops. Over the last few weeks the price has even dipped below $40 a barrel.

Why is there a glut of oil?

Well, according to many pundits, Saudi Arabia, our friend, is leading an effort to overproduce oil to, in essence, teach the West a lesson about messing with Saudi Arabia’s primary export. A new North American oil producing technique, fracking, brought lots of new oil onto the market.

Apparently the Saudis don’t like competition.

The Guardian newspaper

put it this way in a Dec. 7 article: “Oil prices have slumped by 5 per cent after the latest attempt by Saudi Arabia to kill off the threat from the US shale industry sent crude to its lowest level since the depths of the global recession almost seven years ago. Shares in energy companies lost ground as the impact of the drop in oil prices rippled through European stock markets.

Prices of other commodities also weakened following disappointment among traders that OPEC had decided late last week to keep flooding the global market with cheap oil.”

Trying to run North America into bankruptcy using gangster tactics? Is this the way Saudi Arabia treats its friends?

Remember the civil war in Syria right now, and the massive humanitarian crisis that’s created in Europe?

About two and a half million people have fled just into Turkey, and the issue of accepting Syrian refugees has

faced many western nations.

There’s great debate about what Saudi Arabia, a Sunni nation, is doing to help its fellow Middle Eastern nation, Syria, a Shiite nation.

According to www.snopes. com, a website dedicated to exposing urban legends and online dishonesty, Amnesty International has stated “Gulf countries including Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain have offered zero resettlement places to Syrian refugees.”

Just as an aside, Syria and Iran have a very close relationship. Iran is a Shiite nation. Saudi Arabia is a Sunni nation. Saudi Arabia and Iran have, at best, a frosty relationship. Could it be possible that Saudi Arabia is ignoring the humanitarian crisis on its doorstep for purely dogmatic reasons? Is this the way Saudi Arabia treats its rivals?

One more question is begging to be asked. With friends like this, who needs enemies?

Time to bridge the culture gap Editor’s note: The Leduc/ Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer usually prints letters to the editor from residents of Wetaskiwin city and county, plus Leduc city and county.

While the letter below comes from a B.C. writer, the letter is relevant to the Pipestone Flyer’s circulation area.

Dear editor, I spent 50 years in the newspaper business as a reporter, editor, and publisher at weeklies and dailies in all four western provinces.

Throughout my career I witnessed up close the disconnect between aboriginal people and the non-native society.

Becoming familiar with aboriginal history, culture and traditions will surely go a long way in helping to bridge the disconnect.

There has been mistrust, anger, suspicion, frustration and fear from both sides toward the other. Positive steps are being taken to narrow the gap but much more needs to be done.

For too long the aboriginal community has been ste-

reotyped by negative stories carried in newspapers, TV, and social media. The stories often focus on protests, confrontations, alcohol and drug abuse, financial scandals, fires, gun violence, murders, thefts, assaults, and missing persons on First Nations reserves.

Other disturbing stories include poverty, unemployment, poor drinking water, dilapidated housing, terrible roads, lack of educational opportunities, truancy, child runaways, etc.

But it hasn’t all been negative. There are many aboriginal success stories.

Among them: powwows, rodeo cowboys, accomplished athletes, entrepreneurs, business ventures, artists, lawyers, judges, journalists, musicians, craft makers, politicians, etc.

To improve the relationship between aboriginal people and non-natives, attitudes need to change.

Perry Bellgarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, called in June, 2015 for people to make

room in your hearts and minds and your spirits.

Rid yourself of those racial stereotypes of Indians and indigenous people being dumb and lazy and drunk

on welfare. Rid yourself of those things, so new things can come in.

Chief Bellegarde made the statement in response to the final report and

recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The challenge is ours to take.

Clay Stacey, Kelowna, B.C.

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Opinion Observations of a traveling editor

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER It was a holiday season of Alberta traveling, and left me much to ponder. Was I as observant as I should have been? Well, that’s what Black Press pays me for.

Looking back to the Christmas pre-game show, it was clear to me in Red Deer this current economy has many people hurting. I prefer Christmas shopping

in Red Deer because the city has a wide variety of small, medium and large size stores, and Red Deer is relatively easy to get around in as opposed to, say, Edmonton (Anthony Henday stand-still traffic, LRT sideshow etc.). Bower Mall on the south side of Red Deer is usually one of my favourite stops, despite the fact that, during holiday season, the mall is a three-ring circus; that is, it’s very busy. One year I recall driving around the entire mall parking lot, and couldn’t find a single empty spot.

This year was different.

The mall didn’t seem any different from a usual weekend until you got inside and saw the faux-St. Nick. Wasn’t “wall-to-wall” people walking inside, food

court had ample empty tables and the parking lot had plenty of space. The Alberta recession obviously had an effect on holidays shopping this year.

Something else I noticed: the price of everything has gone up. Wrapping paper, decorations and even seashell truffles. Don’t know if you’ve tried those, but they are super-cool, and that comes from someone who doesn’t go crazy over chocolate. Last year seashells were $3 a box. This year they were $5 a box.

That’s a huge hike. I’d like to blame Rachel Notley for that somehow. I’ll get back to you on that.

Getting into the holiday proper now, I had to drive to Stettler, Oyen, Rocky Mountain House and Red Deer over Christmas and

New Years. Lots of hours spent driving main and secondary roads, day and night. I was very disappointed to see lots of people driving while holding a cell phone to their ear, or looking down at their crotches (I’m assuming they were texting on a cell phone). Maybe they don’t know it’s illegal.

The recent stiffened penalties approved by the provincial government must have had some small footnotes that I was unaware of (for example, cell phone use prohibited while driving, unless you’re a guy with a white ball cap turned around backwards and driving a lifted white pick-up truck… then, you’re allowed to talk on your phone). A shame, because this cell phone

stuff isn’t like a seatbelt.

In my opinion, if you don’t want to wear a seatbelt, that’s your choice. You’re the one who will be crippled or killed. But this cell phone stuff is a threat to other people including pedestrians who get run-over because you’re staring at your phone, or other motorists who get hit headon because you’re looking at your phone rather than the road.

One other observation that comes from much night driving recently: lots of people don’t dim their high beams. Okay, look, this is basic highway courtesy. If you, Mr. or Ms. Motorist, can see another vehicle coming (and we can all see the glow on the other side of the hill coming toward us so

don’t give me that “I didn’t know” stuff), please dim your high beams. It’s not only the considerate thing to do (do you like getting high beam blasted in your face?), but the safe thing too. And while on Highway #2A, you don’t even need to use your high beams.

There’s too much traffic. So pretty-please-with-a-cherry-on-top dim your high beams.

Now looking back I’d say I had a decent holiday and judging by what my friends and family say, they all did too. I hope the same goes for everyone reading this paper. Happy New Year.

Stu Salkeld is the new editor of The Leduc/Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer and writes a regular column for the paper.

It is still a beautiful world

BY TREENA MIELKE BLACK PRESS After weeks of anticipation, Christmas has come and Christmas has gone!

And now, just days after the celebration, the holiday is all bundled up in yesterday’s crumpled wrapping paper, ready to be recycled and the New

Year is but an embryo waiting to emerge.

And for a quick and fleeting moment in time there is no great holiday to celebrate.

In hockey and golf, they call this in-between-time the shoulder season –a time when golfers go into withdrawal because of the frost warnings and hockey players await with anticipation newly scheduled ice times.

It’s all good. It’s a time to exhale and relax.

The deadline has passed.

In the weekly newspaper world which I inhabit on a regular basis, deadline is our bottom line, our motto, our common

ground, and our own secret password. Early deadline is even more deadly, so to speak!

So, for the last few days remaining in 2015, it’s nice to know Christmas and its ensuing deadlines have come and gone.

Looking back on the days between the deadlines, it seems we’ve all lived through a whole lot of experiences, some good and some not so good, but all of which have served to shape us and, hopefully, leave us a little more humble, a whole lot more grateful and maybe even a tiny bit wiser.

For me, it’s been a season punctuated with the

comforting familiarity of Christmas concerts and cheerful Christmas greetings, ringing out like silver bells in the frosty December air.

And, also for me, the holiday season has been highlighted by unexpected kindnesses that have lighted up my world to an even brighter hue than the Christmas lights stretched across the top of my garage door.

These unexpected kindnesses dropped into my world remind me of a line taken from the famous Desiderata which says eloquently: “With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a

beautiful world.”

As 2015 rolls to a finish it is nice to know that traits such as kindness and compassion still exist, even as our world continues to be shaken by wars and rumours of wars.

For each and everyone of us, the year ahead is full of unchartered territory, a thought which could be slightly disturbing.

But, once again I am reminded of the beautiful words of The Desiderata: “You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars: you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt, the universe is unfolding as it

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And so it seems to me if we simply believe those words and trust that they will be as accurate in 2016 as they were in 1692 when The Desiderata was found, we will eliminate a lot of useless worrying from our lives.

And, despite the economic downturn, the continual upheaval over Bill 6 and the overall unrest that shrouds the entire world, allow optimism to flourish.

And allow ourselves to have a truly Happy New Year!

Treena Mielke is editor of The Rimbey Review and is a columnist for Black Press.

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Wetaskiwin Lions honour longtime member

The Wetaskiwin Lions Club recently presented longtime member Arnold Hoyme with a Chevron Award for 60 years membership. From left are Caroline Woods, Real Berube, Hoyme (also a founder of the club), Henry Peters, Isabele Peters and Glen Zahara.

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BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER A local community service club has recognized a longtime member for his strong support and dedication.

The Wetaskiwin Lions

Club recently presented the Chevron Award to one of its original founders Arnold Hoyme. Hoyme has been a member of the club since he helped found it an incredible 60 years ago.

According to current Wetaskiwin Lions president Real Berube, Hoyme started the Wetaskiwin club when he was 31 years old. Hoyme moved to Camrose for two years then returned to

Thank You

The Millet Community Food Bank would like to thank those who went above and beyond during the last couple of months. You made it possible for us to get through a busy Christmas season, and to stock our shelves as we gear up for an increased need in our community.

• Immanuel Anglican Church - 50's Fundraiser • Millet School - Christmas Giving Campaign • Griffith Scott School - Food Bank Drive • Russell Ramsey - Rapid Response - Bottle Drive • Town of Millet & Millet Fire Department - Christmas Spirit • Tiffany & Richard Smith - Haunted House • Global Pet Foods Leduc - Freezer Donation • Wiesenthal Baptist Church - Christmas Eve Offering • MMHA Novice Team - Tournament Challenge • Pink Steel - Christmas Trade Show • Jeff, Rosella & Family • Mel & Gloria Hurleyy

A special, heartfelt thank you goes out to all of you who donated at these fundraisers. Thank you for giving and showing your support for those less fortunate right here in our community.

Way to go MILLET… you have shown your true Community Spirit!!

Wetaskiwin in 1958.

Hoyme is instrumental in bingo and has also been involved in other community organizations such as boy scouts.

Berube noted Hoyme, who was employed in in-

surance and real estate, is known for his work with youth.

Hoyme spent time in Winfield as well, where he also started their Lions Club.

Obviously, an award

for 60 year membership in the Lions Club is not handed out very often.

Berube said Hoyme is a very worthy recipient. “It was an honour for me to give him that,” added Berube.

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Winter in Wetaskiwin

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER

It’s January, it’s cold and wintery weather and it’s time to get busy in Wetaskiwin. The City of Wetaskiwin plus a number of partners have a number of programs and activities available to keep you and family busy this winter.

Let’s get active There are number of activities available for little ones to learn the joys of skating.

Little Carvers (age 4 to 6 years) course is available every Friday from Jan. 22 to Feb. 24 at the Wetaskiwin arena at two different times: 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., and 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Basic skills are taught,

including forward skating, gliding, stopping and backward skating for a fee of $75 per child.

Little Shredders (ages 6 to 12 years) ski training will run Jan. 22 to Feb. 5 at Gwynne Valley Ski Hill (meet at Manluk Centre) from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $180 per child and includes three one--

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hour ski lessons and some free ski time.

Strollercize and Preschool Picassos runs every Tuesday from Jan. 5 to June 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Drill Hall. For kids aged zero to 5 years this is a cardio and strength class for parents to exercise, while kids get into some art fun nearby. It’s a drop-in class for $5 per visit.

A number of free public skating sessions are also offered at the Wetaskiwin arena.

Google search the City of Wetaskiwin arena schedules, then click the date button to see what’s available that day. Or call the arena at 780-361-4444 for information.

Let’s get kicking Shanti Wellness Centre is offering Authentic Japanese Karate which began

Jan. 4 and runs Mondays at 6:30 p.m. for the semester. This course is a branch of the Mumonkan Dojo and the only one outside Japan to teach the world-renowned Motobu-ryu Karate.

Fee is $175 for adult, $125 for child ages 12 and up. Call Shanti at 780-352-0945 for more information.

Let’s get stretching Interested in the very popular discipline of yoga? According to the city’s 2016 winter program guide, there are a plethora of local programs offering this popular form of fitness.

The amount of yoga available in the Wetaskiwin region is staggering; check out the complete list in the Winter Program guide.

Here are a few excerpts: Body & Mind’s Vinyasa Flow with

Melanie is a course where participants are encouraged to have fun rocking the postures in their own divine ways.

It runs Jan. 12 to Mar. 29, 12 classes, for a $163.80 registration fee.

Contact Body & Mind at 780-312-2899 for more information.

Body & Mind workshop: Core Mechanics with Vickie teaches how core mechanics relate to pelvic floor health, better athletic performance and healthy function in your daily activities.

Connect your core to the rest of your body and see how different your movement is.

Based on pilates and yoga theory. Sat. Feb. 6 only, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee is 452.50.

Shanti Wellness Centre has Plus-size Yoga running from Jan. 12 to Mar. 1, eight weeks in total. The course has been designed with plus-sized participants in mind; fee is $105 plus tax. Shanti also offers Winter Warm-up Yoga Thursdays from Jan. 7 to Feb. 25, eight weeks in total. It runs from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and has a $105 registration fee.

Call Shanti Wellness Centre at 780-352-0945 for information.

In Millet, Origin Yoga has a number of programs available.

Yoga for Pain, Mobility & Strength is a private, therapeutic yoga that is ongoing. Call Origin Yoga at 780-886-0336 continued on page 9

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for information. Origin also offers Strength Flow Yoga, Yin Fusion a gentle beginners therapeutic yoga every Wednesday at 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. running from Jan. 13 to Mar. 23. The fee is $139, including tax.

Yoga at the Lake (at Pigeon Lake) is offering Moksha-inspired Yoga, a beginner series that is ongoing year round.

It runs Fridays at 9:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. More information is available by calling 780-604-2909.

Wetaskiwin Public Library The public library (780-361-4446) offers a wide variety of programs for children, teens and adults. Here’s a sample: Play with your food at the library! This is an edible crafts course for all ages. It runs Tuesday, Jan. 12 to Mar. 22 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Please note will not assume responsibility for adverse reactions to food or items one may come into contact with while eating at the public library.

Teen Nail & Make-up!

Visit the library and Kat will give you some cool tips to try out. Teens and Tweens welcome.

Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m.

Tech time. Book a one-on-one session with library staff and learn how to use computers, internet, tablets, e-readers or smartphones.

Leadership courses Did you know adults and teens can take a number of important leadership courses right at the Manluk

780-361-6241 for more information. Here’s a sample: Introduction to Facebook. This course is aimed at beginners who want to use the social media website and be safe while doing so.

You’ll learn how to set up an account, upload photos and more. If you already have a Facebook account, make sure to bring your username and password.

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County courses The County of Wetaskiwin is offering the valuable and informative Livestpock

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Wintering Site and Feeding Considerations course at Glen Park Hall Thursday, Jan. 21. The workshop, including lunch, is free and offers information on important winter feeding considerations.

Provincial and federal specialists will be onhand. Runs from 11:30

a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Kim to register (780-3876182).

Learning council courses The Wetaskiwin Community Learning Council partnered with County FCSS offer computer classes throughout the municipality. Call

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MP Mike Lake hears Bill 6 feedback

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER A locally elected member of the House of Commons in Ottawa has been hearing a lot about Bill 6 lately, and it’s been feedback from local voters.

Mike Lake, Conservative Party MP for EdmontonWetaskiwin, said he’s received a number of calls to his riding office in Edmonton regarding the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, despite the fact he’s a federally elected representative, and Bill 6, as it is known, is provincial in nature.

Lake said, in a phone interview Jan. 6, he received more calls to his office on Bill 6 than he did on federally related issues. “Obviously, it falls more under provincial jurisdiction,” said Lake.

The MP stated the lack of meaningful consultation undertaken by Alberta’s NDP government on the farm worker changes had something to do with the intense response form the farm community. “I think that definitely caused the uproar that you saw,” said Lake. “There’s no question…the consultation was

just not done and I think the government has admitted that.”

Lake said it seemed local voters who were contacting his office seemed to be looking for someone to listen to their concerns and in essence have a chance to vent. “It’s frustrating to them when they feel there’s nowhere to turn,” said the MP. “(Government didn’t seem to listen)…despite the reasonable concerns the constituents had.”

He added that it’s probably a good lesson to elected officials to include consultation processes when introducing controversial legislation.

Bill introduces a number of organized labour type changes, including, according to the provincial government website, “workers will be able to refuse unsafe work that presents an imminent danger and Occupational Health and Safety will be able to investigate serious injuries and fatalities.”

The law was already passed by the NDP majority in the legislature last month, but the provincial government notes,

SUBMITTED Hey guys, it’s me again, Raeanna Schmidt, to tell you about the month of December in my club, Lakedell 4-H Beef club!

Our club participated in many different activities this month. Some members of our club participated in wrapping presents with the Pigeon Lake Santa’s Elves for children and families who can’t afford them. This took place at the Ma-Me-O Beach community hall on December 19.

I’m sure many families were happy this Christmas. A bit before that on December 4th, our club decorated a tree to be auctioned off for charity.

Our theme this year was a workman with a hard hat, boots and some work gloves. It looked amazing!

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potluck meeting, a representative from STARS air ambulance came and talked to our club. They came because the money from our club calf (raised by the entire club) is going towards STARS. On December 4 the UFA of Ponoka hosted an evening of 4-H learning. This was for many clubs around the area. We learned about credit, a vet came and taught us about animal health, we talked about public speaking and we made rope halters. It was a very fun night!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our annual beef supper on Friday, February 12, 2016. Tickets for sale soon! Well, that wraps it up! Our club had a busy and fun month!

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PLEASE PRE – REGISTER Contact: Heather Dickau @ 780-352-3321 EXT 270 or 780-777-9760 hdickau@county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca

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Contact Kim by phone at 780-387-6182 or email at kimb@leduc-county.com or kbarkwell@county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca to register.

INVITATION TO TENDER

Registration is required by January 18, 2016!

Coal Lake - South Recreation Park Attendant The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 invites tenders for provision of all necessary equipment, labor, and transportation to perform parks maintenance and services for the Coal Lake – South Recreation Park within the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract documents. (Contract tender documents may be picked up at the County of Wetaskiwin Administration Office.)

Tenders must be received by the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 by 10:00 a.m. local time, Friday, January 22, 2016. SEALED TENDERS must be addressed as follows: COAL LAKE – SOUTH PARK ATTENDANT TENDER Geoff Lynch Director of Leisure & Community Services County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Box 6960 Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2G5 Tenders are to be submitted on the Contract Tender Form. Tenders must also include a current resume of the applicant. Failure to provide all required information may result in rejection of the tender package.

The County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Tenders and to waive irregularities and informalities at its discretion. The County reserves the right to accept a Tender other than the lowest Tender without stating reasons. By the act of submitting its Tender, the Tenderer waives any right to contest in any legal proceedings or action the right of the County to award the Tender to any Tenderer in its sole and unfettered discretion. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the County may consider any other factor besides price and capability to perform the work that it deems in its sole discretion to be relevant to its decision including, but not limited to the following: Experience; Reputation; Safety considerations; Financial solvency; Cost of maintenance; Terms of delivery; Customer service; Quality of past performance.

Please contact the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 office at 780-352-3321 or stop by for a complete Tender Package.

DEVELOPMENT PERMITS TAKE NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENT PERMIT(S) FOR THE PROPOSED USE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH BY-LAW 95/54, LAND USE BY-LAW OF THE COUNTY OF WETASKIWIN NO. 10.

Application # D15/286 1976 MODULAR HOME (24’X 48’) AND GARAGE (24X26): NE26-45-1-W5M Plan 0824199, Block 3, Lot 14. This is a discretionary use as specified by Section 34.3 (c) of Schedule B, Land Use By-law 94/54, amended by By-law15/10.

THE ABOVE NOTED PERMIT(S) SHALL NOT COME INTO EFFECT UNTIL AFTER FOURTEEN (14) DAYS FROM THE FIRST DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. Any person wishing to review the above application(s) or permit(s) may do so at the County Office during normal business hours.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 686 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, ANY PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE AFFECTED

BY THIS DECISION MAY SERVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF APPEAL, ALONG WITH PRESCRIBED FEE OF $150.00 TO: FRANK COUTNEY, SECRETARY TO THE DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD COUNTY OF WETASKIWIN NO. 10 P.O. BOX 6960, WETASKIWIN, ALBERTA T9A 2G5 WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS OF THE FIRST DATE OF THIS NOTICE.

NOTICE TO COUNTY RESIDENTS The next Agicultural Service Board meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building, located 1 ½ miles west of Wetaskiwin on Highway 13, as follows:

MEETING

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Pursuant to Section 196(2) of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, 2000, Council Committee meeting dates will be posted in the foyer of the County Administration Building.

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WANTED - SHED ANTLERS. Buying shed antlers all sizes and conditions. Paying top dollar for elk, deer, moose. Buying all the time.

Phone, text, email: 403-352-9397 or donovanh@telus.net.

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Grain, Feed Hay

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1760

2190

Pasture

3180

PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000 acres of year round water supply. Full operational with management available. Central Saskatchewan. Crossfenced & complete infrastructure. Natural springs excellent water.

Shortly ready to locate cattle. Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k - $2.6m. Call Doug Rue 306-716-2671.

Acreages/ Farms

3255

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.

WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forage, turf, native and reclamation seed. Good commissions. Contact Esther at 1-800-661-1529 or esther.stigter@ hannasseeds.com.

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Suites

3060

WETASKWIN, 2nd. floor, 2 bedroom apartment, $850 rent/dd, no rent increase for long-term tenants. Available Jan. 29 780-985-2285 CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

Buildings For Sale

4150

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation.

Call John @ 403-998-7907; jcameron@ advancebuildings.com.

STEEL BUILDING SALE REALLY BIG SALE YEAR END CLEAR OUT! 21X22 $5,190; 25X24 $5, 988; 27X28 $7,498; 30X32 $8,646; 35X34 $11,844; 42X54 $16, 386. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

WANTED: Seeking unoccupied FARMHOUSE Financial to rent for 3-4 #4400 - #4430 day film shoot Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 in February and Money to Loan ................4430 possibly 2-3 days in April. Ideal if Money house is older with To Loan barn on property.

4430

Please call

780-695-0907

APPROX. 800 bu. of feed wheat $5/bu.

780-986-2438

but short of cash??

Check status of 3 government grants/assistance worth up to $5000 or more EACH and CHECK BIG IRON’S $5000 WINTER DISCOUNT PACKAGE

1930

Wanted To Buy

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.

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Public Notice #6000 Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

4090

Manufactured Homes

CROSS COUNTRY HOMES. Come view our show homes that are ready for quick possession; 20’ wides from $114,000! Visit us in Acheson.

780-470-8000; www. crosscountryhomes.com.

HARVEST SALE! Save $50,000 from the replacement cost of this 20 X 76 drywalled Grandeur Showhome that has to go! A sacrifice at $124,900. Call Terry 1-855-347-0417 or email: terry@ grandviewmodular.com.

WITH CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311

Dr. Mahoney is committed to non-extraction dentistry. He and his staff will help you restore your teeth & show you how to maintain a healthy mouth for a lifetime.

We welcome new patients.

12345 Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

Steel containers from 8' - 53'. 20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.

5116-51 Ave., Wetaskiwin 352-5113

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

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BUSINESS Directory HIGH CALIBER

PROTECTION Mark Brown

General Manager

Bullet Liner Wetaskiwin Ltd. 4810 - 51 Ave Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1H8

Ph: 780-361-0307

Fax: 780-361-0320

bulletliner@telus.net Bed Liners • Rockers • Bumpers Trailers • Decks • RV’s Colour Match Available

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!

We offer General Family Dentistry as well as:

• Night Guards • Sports Guards • Whitening Trays 5014 50 St., Millet, AB (780) 387-5100

Headlines Hair Care

Is pleased to announce the addition of Massage Therapist

Laurel Maschmeyer, RMT to their team.

Call 780.387.5000 to book your appointment.

Located at Pipestone Corner

TOP QUALITY RENOVATIONS • Bathrooms • Basements • Kitchens • Plumbing • Electrical

• 35 years experience • Licensed and insured • Excellent references • Top quality craftsmanship!

780-217-3905

WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE

THE PROVINCE WE CALL

HOME 16012MA0

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF OUR WESTERN ALBERTA TRANSMISSION LINE. ELECTRICITY IS NOW FLOWING THROUGH THE LINE CONNECTING THE EDMONTON AND CALGARY REGIONS. You may have seen us in the community during the past three years for this important project and we appreciate the hospitality you showed us as we worked to improve the reliability and efficiency of Alberta’s electric system.

Construction crews supported local economies throughout the project, renting more than 43,000 hotel rooms between shifts as they logged over 5.6 million hours of work.

For more information on this project, please visit altalink.ca/westernline

The Western Alberta Transmission Line project is a 350-kilometre 500 kilovolt direct current transmission line connecting the Genesee area west of Edmonton to the Langdon area east of Calgary.

• All excavating • Gravel sand top soil

• Sewage disposal systems • Water gas power lines

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

Atom action in Wetaskiwin

photos by Stu Salkeld

The Wetaskiwin Atoms hosted a major tournament over the weekend. Here, the Wetaskiwin J. B Ice, in red and blue, face off against visiting Leduc Jan. 8.

Local fans enjoyed watching the Wetaskiwin Jr. B, in red and blue, Ice taking on the visiting Leduc team Jan. 8.

On Jan. 8 during the local Atom tournament, Wetaskiwin C, in red and blue, faced off against Vegreville in arena 2.

A Wetaskiwin Atom C player leaves visiting Vegreville behind in during a game Jan. 8.

The Thorsby Atoms, in white, faced off against Leduc Jan. 9 at the Wetaskiwin arena complex.

The Thorsby Atom goalie handled preassure like a pro during an Atom tournament game against Leduc Jan. 9.