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The cost of evicting coal from Alberta

Amelia Naismith

Tammy Kublik

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The speed with which the NDP government is introducing change less than one year after being elected is a little dizzying.

Some of the changes seem to reflect NDP dogma, and some don’t seem to have the best interests of Albertans at heart.

What’s more alarming is the number of warning bells going off from other quarters, alarm bells that are apparently going unheard by NDP leader Rachel Notley’s government.

Earlier in January Moody’s Investor Services issued a report with rather alarming comments, stating the Province of Alberta’s trea-

sured AAA credit rating was staying unchanged for the moment, but the province’s economic forecast was being downgraded to “negative.” In a statement along with the report Moody’s added, “The negative outlook for the province of Alberta reflects the rising risk that the province’s fiscal position will deteriorate further than previously expected in an environment of protracted low oil prices and deterioration of economic activity.”

Three days later another credit rating organization, DBRS, changed Alberta’s long-term debt rating from stable to negative. DBRS, apparently concerned about the NDP government’s plan to spend $34 billion over the next few years while oil continues to plummet, continued to voice worry by stating, “Without a material improvement in the fiscal and debt outlook supported by a credible multi-year fiscal plan, a one-notch downgrade to the rating is likely.” Debt downgrading can result in a num-

ber of problems, but usually means interest rates will go up. Less taxpayer money spent on projects, more taxpayer money wasted on loan servicing.

But one of the truly worrying decisions made after only a few months in office is the NDP’s eviction of coal power from Alberta.

Recently announced rules to phase out coal-generated power are being touted as a way to fight climate change which, despite the recession and plunging oil prices, seems to be the most vital issue according to Notley and her government. According to the provincial government, “Under (Notley’s) plan, up to 30 per cent of Alberta’s electric power will come from renewable sources by 2030, and pollution from coal-fired electricity generation will be phased out…

Coal-fired plants will be phased out and replaced by renewable energy and natural gas-fired electricity, or by using technology to produce zero pollution.”

This week, a report noted that kicking coal out of the province would cut

some emissions the NDP are concerned about, but would leave Albertans vulnerable to powerful inflationary factors as a cheaper alternative was no longer on the table.

Global News reported that “The report, prepared by utilities consultant EDC Associates Ltd., looked at the impact of the NDP government’s plan to phase out coal power by 2030 and source 30 per cent of energy from renewable sources.

“It found that the boost in renewables and the end of coal would mean a 45 per cent reduction in emissions, or 18.5 million fewer tonnes of carbon released into the atmosphere a year.

“However, under the province’s privatized utility system, prices would have to be between $60 to $85 per megawatt hour to justify wind power construction. And if solar power were to make up 50 per cent of the renewables mix “it would cost between $200 and $300 per megawatt hour.”

There are so many pitfalls in this short-sighted

scenario, it’s difficult to pick just one to focus on, such as increasing reliance on power sources like natural gas. President Barack Obama couldn’t stop talking about how cornbased ethanol was going to change the face of his country, until his eggheads finally sat down and calculated that, in essence, it would take 1.1 tons of fossil fuel to produce 1 ton of ethanol.

There’s also the issue of the aging population. The Baby Boomer generation is entering their autumn years. With many retired and many entering their 70’s and beyond, retired Boomers, one of the largest social demographic groups in Canada, have been hearing for years about how the government should do everything they can to keep Boomers independent, keep them in their homes and reduce the stress on long-term care facilities.

Those Boomers get to face escalating power costs on a fixed income now. Albertans haven’t even reached the NDP’s first anniversary in power.

Reader says speak up to protect local water Dear editor, Last November I wrote to local newspapers that the County of Wetaskiwin is proposing to amend their Municipal Development Plan (MDP) regarding the location of new confined feeding operations (CFO) and intensive livestock operations (ILO). The public hearing for this is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the county office. This public hearing is the only opportunity that we, the public, are given a voice. We must speak up now because complaining, after the bylaw is amended, will be futile.

As clarification, both CFOs and ILOs are agricultural ventures involving confined animals within a building or certain area (e.g. feedlots, dairy, chickens, pigs, goats). Both require permits. Locations of both are governed by the county’s MDP. The differ-

ence is that a CFO has more animals than the provincial government’s determined threshold number, whereas an ILO has fewer numbers of animals.

Last spring, an applicant for a new CFO (an 800-head goat dairy) requested to council (May 7, 2015 meeting) that the Wetaskiwin County relax their MDP bylaw, which governs “setback from lakes” for locating a new CFO. The county’s current MDP bylaw (1.4.3b) states “….1.6 km. (1 mile) from Lakes” and this setback creates an environmental barrier to protect surface water from contamination. The proposed location of this new CFO was within 170 meters of a lake. But council approved the motion (November 12, 2015 meeting) which could allow the MDP bylaw to be reduced to as little as a 30-meter setback. Council

also suggested that this “lake” was possibly just a “wetland” making the current MDP bylaw not applicable.

Do not be fooled. This upcoming public hearing is not for approving the location of this goat dairy; this hearing is to amend the MDP governing the future “setback from lake” restrictions of all new CFOs and ILOs throughout the entire County of Wetaskiwin.

The goat dairy application has since been withdrawn and this application has not been my issue with the county. I am not opposed to new agricultural ventures which adhere to the county’s MDP bylaws, but I am objecting to the process that council has suggested. Our lakes, wetlands and water courses must be safeguarded from contamination. To do this the original setback of one mile should not be relinquished.

Speak to your councilor.

The vote of each councilor will determine if and how this bylaw will be amended. The public has a chance to make a presentation at the public hearing but council makes the final decision. It is these councilors who will decide if the “setback from lakes” will be reduced.

This public hearing will

be Thursday, Feb. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the County of Wetaskiwin. Speak to your councilor. Write your letter of concern to council.

Come to the public hearing and have a voice. For more information, I can be contacted at cathy.minchau@gmail.com.

Cathy Minchau, R.R. 2, Millet, Alberta

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Opinion There is no reason to flee earth

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER It’s time to seriously consider fleeing earth before the apocalypse cometh.

No, that phrase wasn’t uttered by a charismatic cult leader or fundamentalist preacher last week; rather, it was stated bluntly by famed scientist and author Stephen Hawking while speaking at a series of BBC lectures earlier in January.

What’re the greatest threats to you, me, our pets and neighbours down the street? According to Hawking, who’s seemed uncharacteristically negative lately, “Nuclear war, global warming, and genetically-modified viruses” are guaranteed to spell doom for humanity.

Don’t be too concerned.

Even though Hawking is a brilliant scientist, these kinds of “We’re all doomed, doomed I say” warnings go back to humanity’s earliest days and don’t hold water. In fact, in some ways they go back before humanity even existed.

About 65 million years ago the planet was ruled by a group of animals called “dinosaurs,” of which I’m sure you’ve heard. None of them are around today because of something

called the “K-T Extinction Event,” named after the Cretaceous–Tertiary time period. The fossil record showed that roughly three quarters of animal and plant life were wiped out in a very short period of time 65 million years ago.

Scientists discovered, in the fossil record of the same time period, a layer of iridium. Iridium is very rare and usually found only in the earth’s deep crust or in meteorites that land on earth. For a layer of this material to be deposited over most of the earth means something very big hit our planet.

Despite this, 25 per cent of animals and plants survived to create the world we know today.

Actually, the fossil record proves even bigger disasters. In what is referred to as the Permian-

Triassic Extinction or “The Great Dying” about 252 million years ago, up to 96 per cent of marine species were killed off and about 70 per cent of land species. No cause for the extinction has been proven but life obviously continued on.

Closer to modern times, humanity survived what has been called the Toba Catastrophe that archeological evidence suggests occurred about 70,000 years ago. A huge Indonesian volcano now referred to as Lake Toba erupted at this time in spectacular fashion, evidence of which suggests the blast affected the entire planet through a “volcanic winter” (ash/smoke/ particulate clouds block out the sun, killing off plant life) and reduced the planet’s human popula-

tion to between 3,000 and 10,000, the ultimate “natural selection” of which we all are descended. The Toba Catastrophe would explain why human beings around the world are so genetically similar.

Despite the catastrophe, we survived and prospered.

Relatively recent was the devastation of an ancient North American people called the Clovis, according to some archeologists.

The Clovis culture lived in North America up to about 13,000 years ago and genetic evidence from well-preserved human remains shows some modern aboriginals in North and South America are descended from the Clovis.

Sadly, about 13,000 years ago a serious event hit them, almost an “extinction event” according to

some researchers. Some scientists promote the “Clovis comet hypothesis” which suggests that, according to archeological evidence, something set fire to North America, causing massive mortality in large animals and devastating the Clovis people. However, regardless of what happened 13,000 years ago, the Clovis were not wiped out and have ancestors alive today.

I think it’s inaccurate and irresponsible to predict “absolute doom.” Life has survived innumerable disasters, and humanity itself has survived unbelievably terrible catastrophes and survived to this day. We will continue to do so.

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

Self righteous people are chemically different than others

BY AMELIA NAISMITH THE PIPESTONE FLYER It’s hard not to notice the amount of lazy, terrible and downright rude drivers merrily making their way along the roads, and that particular per-

sonal pet peeve is (somewhat) fresh in my mind after witnessing an event so pathetic I couldn’t help but find it amusing, at a four-way stop in Ponoka.

I was travelling along the 2A highway through town behind a pickup truck when another vehicle pulled out of the 7-Eleven lot, completely cutting the truck off. The new and very ignorant driver then made a complete stop at the four-way (thankfully) before making one of the slowest left-hand turns through an intersection I’ve ever seen. All the while he was waving his hand out the window, giv-

ing the poor truck driver the unwarranted middle finger.

Watching all of this transpire I couldn’t help but shake my head and that little voice inside me piped up, “Buddy, there’s no way you can think this is anything but your fault.” But apparently he did.

That blatant act of ignorance weighed on me all that weekend, forming another question in my mind; is there something chemically different about self righteous people or are they just like the rest of us only much more annoying? And by just like the rest of us I mean self-ap-

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Paul King, a computational neuroscientist and endorsed writer for Cognitive Neuroscience, says for some people it’s possible self righteousness can have the same effects on the human mind as a drug addiction.

People generally follow patterns of learned behaviour, mediated by chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine, says King.

Along that same line of thinking, Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, says a person’s brain become addicted when

the drug increases the levels of dopamine, the neurotransmitter which modulates the brain’s ability to perceive reward reinforcement.

When dopamine levels increase the brain receives a feeling of pleasure, further reinforcing the behaviour that led to that feeling.

King believes self righteous people do have a lot going for them in terms of behaviour leading to those rewarding feelings.

After all, who doesn’t want to feel like the king of the world (or queen), lording your superior opinion over everybody

else?

So yes, through researching this piece I was able to discover self righteous people may be chemically different than the rest of us more relaxed, more understanding people but that doesn’t make them any less annoying or easier to be around.

The same sympathy afforded to those with other types of addictions should not be given to someone addicted to themselves.

Amelia Naismith is the new reporter for the Leduc/ Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer and writes a regular column for the paper.

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Pastoral thought for the week

BY REV. DR. ROLF NOSTERUD LOCAL PASTORAL WRITERS The coming years appear to prophesy difficult economic recession ahead for Canada and the world.

So it seems likely it will have repercussions on the farming communities, too.

Thus, many families in Alberta communities may take a hit to their incomes.

This means there may be less money for some of our pleasures; yet perhaps, then, we will have more time for each other, to share and value traditional activities that have always been free.

It means building community and neighbour relationships that not only “grease” the machinery of reaching-out and caring, but also matures each of us toward reaching what our liturgy calls the “fullness of being human” or “strengthening us to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry.”

For example, besides enjoying more topical discussions overt the coffee table, we could plan curling “funspiels” for the whole family at a local curling rink. We could not only supply, but also volunteer to distribute food and clothing to the hungry and homeless. I have on occasion experienced the blessing of kneeling down to speak eye to eye with a street person and have “seen” the face of Christ in that encounter.

Let me offer some inspiring words of Isaiah 43: 1819, where God says: “Do not remember (only) the former things, or consider (only) the things of old.

“I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?

“I will make a way in the wilderness and make rivers in the desert.”

In our times when this money-driven economy is everything, perhaps God

would re-word this passage to say, “I will make a nourishing way in your barren economy and provide rivers of life-giving activity in your bankrupt culture.”

So, perhaps God is trying to do a “new thing” today.

And this latest economic collapse is just the opportunity needed for us to change gears in a money-economy that has been on “life support” for decades. God is asking us to go forward from a strong position of hope and anticipation as God works through our bold plans of action to do a new thing… toward building an economy that benefits all the people.

The Leduc/Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer has invited pastors and reverends from local churches to write a regular column for the paper.

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Leduc city council concerned with drug impaired driver legislation

BY AMELIA NAISMITH THE PIPESTONE FLYER Concerned with future difficulties regarding controlling drivers impaired by drugs, Leduc city council has passed a resolution to send the matter to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), hoping it will be placed on the agenda for the FCM conference in June.

“Council is fairly proactive when it comes to issues that not only affect our communities but others,” said Leduc mayor Greg Krischke.

“This is a resolution that says there should be some work done to have legislation in place similar to drunk driving,” he added.

Krischke says he is willing to bet several other communities will be sending similar resolutions to FCM this year.

“We’re just putting this out there because this

(Liberal) government seems to be moving toward legalization of marijuana,” said Krischke.

Krischke says he recently went on a ride-along with Leduc RCMP and a driver he says was impaired by drugs was stopped. “The way it was explained to me is it might have taken four hours to get the person with the expertise to see how drug impaired.”

Krischke says as legislation stands now, in such situations police really can only take a drivers’ licence for 24 hours and impound the vehicle for 24 hours.

“That’s really the only thing police can do right now …

There aren’t really solid guidelines and policies in place.”

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Wetaskiwin Chamber moves to new location

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER The Wetaskiwin business community’s prime advocate recently moved and is enjoying a new home.

The Wetaskiwin and

District Chamber of Commerce moved a few weeks ago to a new location in the downtown area, 4819 49 Avenue, next to Wok and Roll and across the street from Super Bee Truck Accessories.

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We are looking for young people between 6-21 years who give freely of their time, talents and energy for the benefit of their community. These young volunteers are the ones who are the first to show up, are always there to help out, are an example to their peers or help others around them shine!

Nominees may be involved in any volunteer activity. Volunteer work could include school, community, church, athletics or fine arts. Assist us in our search for young people within the City and County of Wetaskiwin and the Town of Millet who have made outstanding contributions to their communities.

Individuals, community groups, schools and organizations are invited to nominate young people who deserve recognition for their individual commitment in helping others.

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Wetaskiwin Chamber settles into new home the decision to continue to support us moving into 2016.”

When asked to comment on the issue, City of Wetaskiwin Mayor Bill Elliot said the municipality wanted to move in a new direction at the VIC and with tourism and marketing.

“By all means the city is still going to support the chamber,” said Elliot by phone Jan. 28. “There’s no animosity there is what I’m trying to say.”

Elliot said the proposed plan calls for city staff who work in tourism and marketing to move into the VIC, but he noted no final decision has been made.

As well, the city budget should not be seriously

affected because the tax money previously granted to the chamber is available.

The City of Wetaskiwin noted that a public statement about Chamber press release In a press release to the Pipestone Flyer, executive director Judi Best stated, “It’s with great anticipation and pleasure to let you know that on January 6, 2016, we relocated to a more comfortable and member friendly office.

Our new location is 4819 49 Avenue, located south of Mike’s Western Wear or east of the Wok & Roll Restaurant. Our phone number remains the same at 780-352-8003 and our primary email address is still info@wetaskiwin-

chamber.ca. The website is www.wetaskiwinchamber. com. Several of our members have dropped into to see the new office and have been impressed. We invite you all to drop by with your business cards for our members display and see our new offices.

“The City of Wetaskiwin announced on December 4, 2015, they were not renewing the contract for managing of the Visitor Information Centre and that we must move. We immediately had to put our heads together to find a new home, look at our operating capital, and revise the 2016 business plan and strategic plan.

“The board knew they had to make tough de-

cisions. The outcome of this decision was “yes”, we will continue “Moving Forward” to make a positive difference in our business community “In these challenging economic times, the board and staff believe our role as a chamber is more important than ever. The chamber will continue to be a strong voice for our business community. We maintained our diverse range of programs and events offerings despite the economic challenges.

We will continue to provide our members with visibility, networking, advocacy, and marketing opportunities for their business. We have committed to continue to be a role

model and leader in the City of Wetaskiwin.

“We know the biggest challenge for the Chamber of Commerce now more than ever is be to sustainable. We will continue to build partnerships and encourage those businesses, who are not currently members to engage with the Chamber and take advantage of our programs benefitting there business in today’s economy and the future of business of Wetaskiwin.

“We are currently in the process of finalizing plans for our annual events and programs, together with updating the website and developing partnerships and obtaining sponsorships. “

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Continued from page 10 When asked why the Chamber moved its office out of the visitor centre, executive director Judi Best responded the City of Wetaskiwin informed the chamber, previously located in the visitor information centre, the city was moving in a different direction.

“The City of Wetaskiwin made the decision to restructure its tourism and marketing departments by consolidating activities with the VIC to better help realize the goals and objectives outline of their 2015 – 18 Strategic Plan,” stated Best in an email to the Pipestone Flyer.

“The chamber was completely unaware of the city’s plan, and no discussions took place before they called a meeting without executive committee of the board. It was a shock, but we knew we had to roll up our sleeves, make some operational change and continue to support our members.

“The question we are constantly being asked by members is ‘What is the city thinking, it only makes sense to have the chamber and the VIC together.’

“Our board has made the decision to forge forward and to continue to support our members to the fullest extent. We will continue to be an advocacy for our members, provide educational and marketing opportunities for them to participate in. Today it is business as usual and we are especially happy that our members have made

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Valentine’s Day

The best and worst of Valentines Day

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER What’s the best way to enjoy Valentines Day? Is it a heart-shaped box of chocolates, that steamy movie you’ve been waiting weeks or months to see or a pile of gifts waiting to be opened?

Those can all be parts of a great Valentines Day, but there can be many more creative ways to enjoy Valentines Day, and they don’t necessarily have to be extravagant, expensive or complex.

But before getting to the positive suggestions, perhaps a few ground rules need to be reviewed. The “cons” listed below come from a variety of sources.

Beware these gaffes First off, a lot of people (including men, too) place a surprisingly high importance on Valentines Day and if your significant other is in that group, don’t forget about Feb. 14. Forgetting this day, if your partner places importance on it, is a strong message to your significant other.

Predictable gifts such as lingerie can be okay for the recipient who is interested in such things, but relationship experts often state intimacy is something that should be a focus year-round, not just Feb. 14. Valentines Day should probably have

a deeper meaning than the boudoir. This tip is also closely related to the “let’s buy clothing” no-no below.

If your significant other likes Valentines Day gifts, be wary of shallow gifts, even what some people would call junk. Useless gifts, for example little bears holding a Valentines heart that really is not much use throughout the year, show little thought was put into the gesture. You can do better.

Putting thought into your Valentines Day effort is important. Insensitive gifts such as a gym membership or clothing that doesn’t fit aren’t appreciated by either men or women.

Even expensive gifts can cause a problem if not the right gift. Gifts that scream thoughtlessness such as pots and pans (unless of course your partner asks for them) are probably a waste of money.

Remember your personal hygiene. On Valentines Day, don’t give your significant other some bad breath as a gift.

Don’t be a cheap skate; if you’re that short of money, you probably need to take a different approach to Valentines Day. Recycling gifts or buying a $4 bottle of wine and boasting to your significant other about it may not have the desired effect.

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Be creative this Valentine’s Day Continued from page 12 It’s not a bad idea to talk about Valentines Day beforehand to make sure everyone is on the same page; surprises may not be exciting or as welcome as some people think. Talk to your significant other about what they’d like to do, or receive.

Sometimes, very high expectations are dashed and turn to disappointment when a bad idea crashes and burns.

Some positive suggestions Be creative and try to do something different every year; for instance, lots of couples do “date night,” which traditionally involves dinner and a movie. Instead mix it up a bit by, for example, going to a book store and looking around, try a new activity like mini golf or bowling or even visit a public resource like the humane society or Leduc Public Library, which is open relatively late every night.

Sending a Valentines Day surprise to your significant other when they don’t expect it can be one of those surprises that they really enjoy. For example, hand-delivering them a homemade lunch

while they’re at work or be waiting for them outside work at quitting time to go straight to live entertainment would be a great change of pace. Even a Valentines Day letter or card tucked into a lunchbox makes a great surprise when he or she finds it later.

Homemade dinner at home is always a great idea, even if you’re not the greatest cook. There are plenty of cookbooks available at bookstores and even the public library; check out YouTube for some great video instruction. It couldn’t hurt to do a little detective work beforehand (“I was just wondering what your favourite dish is,” or “Have you ever tried vegetarian pizza?”).

With the down economy, consider a completely “money free” Valentines Day experience. While chocolates and topnotch restaurants are great ideas, simplicity is great too. Don’t buy anything at all but instead go for a romantic walk, look through photo albums together, turn off the cell phones and computers and enjoy some quiet time.

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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.

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Development Permit # D16/006 EXISTING 16’ x 32’ MOBILE HOME WITH 12’ x 12’ ADDITION, TWO CAR GARAGE AND SHED: SE 32-46-6-W5M Plan 0627064, Block 1, Lot 5. This is a discretionary use as specified by Section 3.3 (a) & (g) of Schedule B and Section 9.1 (a) of Schedule A, Land Use By-law 94/54, amended

by By-law15/10.

Development Permit # D16/007 EXISTING 8.55m x 10.98m GARAGE AND 3.73m x 3.12m SHED:SE 4-46-1-W5M Plan 8021134, Block 2, Lot 8. This is a discretionary use as specified by Section 3.5 (b) of Schedule B, Land Use By-law 94/54, amended by By-law15/10.

Development Permit # D16/013 EXISTING SHED (12’ x 20’): SE 33-46-6-W5M Plan 1023991, Block 1, Lot 16. This is a discretionary use as specified by Section 6.4 (h) of Schedule B, Land Use By-law 94/54, amended by By-law15/10.

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Development Permit # D16/014 EXISTING 12’ x 24’ UNATTACHED DECK AND 12’ x 12’ UNATTACHED THREE SEASON ROOM: NW 25-45-1-W5M Plan 1424259, Block 4, Lot 38. This is a discretionary use as specified by Section 9.3 (k) of Schedule B, Land Use By-law 94/54, amended by By-law15/10.

Development Permit # D16/015 EXISTING 12’ x 28’ SHED ON SKIDS: SE 33-46-6-W5M Plan 1023991, Block 3, Lot 30. This is a discretionary use as specified by Section 6.4 (h) and 6.6 (b) of Schedule B, Land Use By-law 94/54, amended by By-law15/10.

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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 OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Notice of proposed Municipal Development Plan Amendment to include: Wetlands definition and setbacks from Confined Feeding Operations

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 has been asked to adopt an Area Structure Plan for the subdivision and development of a maximum of 27 lots zoned commercial, light industrial, heavy industrial and urban service on the following land which is located half a kilometer south of Highway 13, along Range Road 240 (adjacent to the City of Wetaskiwin) as shown on the accompanying map.

SW 19-46-23-W4M Before considering the adoption of the Area Structure Plan, Council will hold a public hearing at which any person claiming to be affected by the proposed Area Structure Plan may ask questions or make their views known.

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held before Council to review the proposed amendment to the Municipal Development Plan. This amendment proposes to consider Wetlands as a definition and setbacks from Confined Feeding Operations. The proposed amendment is designed to clarify the development authority to consider and approve applications located near Wetlands.

The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, County Office, 1.6 kilometres west of Wetaskiwin on Highway 13, at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2016.

The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, County Office, 1.6 kilometres west of Wetaskiwin on Highway 13, at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2016.

Written submissions will be accepted up to the time of the hearing and should be addressed to the undersigned at the County Office.

Written submissions will be accepted up to the time of the hearing and should be addressed to the undersigned at the County Office.

A copy of the proposed Plan may be picked up at the County of Wetaskiwin Administration Building or by contacting the Planning and Economic Development Department at (780) 3523321.

DAVID BLADES, A. Sc. T., LGA Director of Planning & Economic Development County of Wetaskiwin No. 10

DAVID BLADES, A. Sc. T., LGA Director of Planning & Economic Development County of Wetaskiwin No. 10

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Wetaskiwin county offsets new position with safety permit funds

BY AMELIA NAISMITH THE PIPESTONE FLYER Wetaskiwin County council has decided to use revenue brought in by safety code permit fees to subsidize an additional staff member approved in the 2016 interim budget.The decision was made during the Jan. 12 meeting.

Late December 2014 council awarded a sole source contract to Superior Safety Codes Inc. to provide building, electrical, gas and plumbing safety code permit services to the county for a term of three years with the opportunity to extend for an additional three years.

“This is our first year of having sole sourcing for safety codes,” said assistant CAO Rod Hawken, referring to 2015.

“Administratively we’re thrilled with the amount of information we’re getting and the communication between Superior Safety Codes and the county department,” he added.

Revenue received in 2015 totalled approximately $69,956, which Hawken says is higher than the estimated $30,000.

“I don’t know if it’s good or bad … My understanding is the people applying for permits aren’t paying a premium. It’s just a portion of that revenue is coming back to the county instead of going directly to Superior Safety Codes,” said Hawken.

In 2015 when council made the decision to go toward sole sourcing it gave

administration the direction half of the money collected that year was to go to Planning and Economic Development revenue and the other half to reserves; the money was split 60/40 with Superior Safety Codes, leaving 20 per cent to go into each.

“There was never any concrete direction to what that reserve use was going to be or whether that continues into 2016, 17 and 18,” said Hawken.

Reeve Kathy Rooyakkers says at the beginning of last year the economy was doing better than it is now and the county cannot expect to see that kind of revenue duplicated in 2016. “And I think that was one of the reasons we said let’s go half and half. We don’t know how much we’re going to get from year to year.”

Coun. Larry McKeever expressed concern with the transparency of the action.

“To me it’s a kickback and I don’t think we should be involved in kickbacks.”

“We force our ratepayers to use Superior, they make a profit and pay their bills 60 per cent and then we get 40 per cent after the fact. I don’t think that looks good,” he added.

Council was informed by Hawken that in Alberta this is a standard practice.

“I don’t think this should be a standard practice, I really don’t,” said McKeever.

Coun. Garry Dearing says he feels the process is working and does not see it as a kickback. “We’re competitively priced.”

Falun 4-H Beef Club report

BY MONTANA HARDEN FALUN 4-H BEEF CLUB A new year and another step until our club’s sale day. Last year the club was very fortunate to have a great turn out and overall wonderful time.

Halfway through the season and the club is starting to gain speed as we start many fun events such as highway clean up and public speaking.

Whenever 4-H is talked about the public speaking event is always mentioned. It’s a great way for members to develop as a speaker and as a person. Members will write about something they are passionate about or present it in a slideshow presentation. Our club will be holding this event on February 22. As members prepare their speech they also begin to train their projects, which have been ongoing since September.

At our 4-H meetings we have learned about diaries , and even how to pick the perfect calf, while the Cleaver kids have also had fun and learned what 4-H really is about.

After well-deserved holidays it’s time to kick it into high gear with show day just around the corner. Show day was very successful last year and a special thank you goes to all the buyers. Without you 4-H would not be the

same.

We hope to see old and new buyers at the sale in May with more details to come. That’s all for now folks, we hope everyone had great holidays and hope to see you at one of our events in the future.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Wetaskiwin No No. 10 Notice of proposed change in land use classification TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 intends to amend its Land Use By-Law by rezoning two (2) parcels within the Hamlet of Westerose and one (1) property adjacent to the Hamlet of Westerose, as shown on accompanying map Part of NE 9-46-28-W4M & Part of NE 12-46-1-W5M If the rezoning is approved, the County intends to rezone three (3) properties: 1) NE 9-46-28-W4M (2.5 acres) from Rural Residential to Urban Fringe 2) NE 12-46-1-W5M (1 acre) from Agricultural to Urban Residential 3) NE 12-46-1-W5M (0.2 acres) from Urban Fringe to Urban Residential A copy of any of the above mentioned districts outlining permitted and discretionary uses can be obtained from the County Office.

Before proceeding further with the proposal, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected by the proposed rezoning may ask questions or make their views known.

The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, County Office, 1.6 kilometres west of Wetaskiwin on Highway 13, at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2016.

Written submissions will be accepted up to the time of the hearing and should be addressed to the undersigned at the County Office.

DAVID BLADES, A. Sc. T., LGA Director of Planning & Economic Development County of Wetaskiwin No. 10

INVITATION TO TENDER County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 You are invited to submit written tenders to the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 for the following: • Two (2) New 2016 ½ Ton 4x4 CPO SUV Patrol Vehicles • One (1) New 2016 ½ Ton 4x4 Four Full Size Door Cab Pick Up Truck • One (1) New 2016 ½ Ton 4x4 Four Door Cab Pick Up Truck • One (1) New 2016 ¾ Ton 4X4 Four Door Pick Up Truck The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 will evaluate each bid item on a stand alone basis and reserves the right to award one or all bid Items to a single bidder or multiple bidders. All prices shall be F.O.B. County of Wetaskiwin Shop, Wetaskiwin.

Tenders will be received up to 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 addressed to the undersigned. Tenders received after the closing time and date will be returned unopened, if possible.

Public are invited to attend the opening of the tenders which shall occur at 2:01 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Tenders are to be sealed and clearly marked with the name of the Tender being bid on the outside of the envelope.

Tender packages can be picked up at the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 administration building.

Queries can be directed to Mr. Brian Anderson, Assistant Director of Public Works at 780-361-6244.

DAVE DEXTRAZE, C.E.T. Director of Public Works County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Box 6960 Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2G5 www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca

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Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70

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ALBERTA AUCTIONEER ASSOCIATION Presents 5th Annual Auctioneer Championship. Bid on many items. Saturday, February 6, 12 Noon, Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 33 St. NE, Calgary. Doors open at 10 a.m.

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HENNIG Hazel Jean Aug. 23, 1952 - Jan. 26, 2016 With sadness, we announce the passing of Hazel Hennig of Wetaskiwin, AB at the age of 63 years. Hazel is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Dwayne; daughter, Megan; brothers and sisters, Bob Henke, Irene Hagel, Ken (Bev) Hill, Doug (Alberta) Hill, Lillian (Brian) Poole, and Bonnie (Peter) Bukkems; aunt, Evelyn Henke, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Hazel was predeceased by her parents, Oscar and Ruth Hill; and brother-in-law, Jerome Hagel.

Donations in Hazel’s memory are gratefully accepted to S.T.A.R.S., Canadian Diabetes Association, or a donation of one’s choice.

Funeral Service: Friday, January 29, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, Wetaskiwin, Alberta Interment: Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery.

BAKER FUNERAL CHAPEL, WETASKIWIN, ALBERTA (780) 352-2501 or (888) 752-2501 Condolences: www.womboldfuneralhomes.com

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Medical

Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

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AGECARE Sunrise Gardens, Brooks AB Licensed Practical Nurses Needed to fill 0.84 FTE for evenings & weekends shifts. Email your resume to resumes@agecare.ca MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

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

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Alruwad International School, is currently seeking Administrators & Teachers for the 2016-17school year. Interviews to be held in Edmonton & Calgary, AB from March 10-20, 2016.

Why Join Our Team? » Accredited Alberta Education International Private School » Tax free salary, flights, housing, utilities, insurance +more » K- 7 school; small classes; great students; strong support » Amazing travel, personal & professional growth opportunities

Apply by sending your CV to Mr. Darcy Reynolds, Superintendent darcyreynolds@me.com “Learners today; Leaders tomorrow”

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CONTROL YOUR FINANCIAL future selling Watkins products. Watkins has provided stability & high income for its associates for over 145 years. Join for less than $50. 1-800-279-6104.

Email: watkinse@ telusplanet.net.

LOOKING FOR 4 working partners who want to achieve financial success.

Please contact by phone or email today: 780-970-3861; davidjdyck@shaw.ca.

Misc.

Help

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ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Winter/Spring Start GED Preparation Morning, afternoon , evening classes in Red Deer and Central Alberta Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

Employment Training

Alruwad International School

Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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Thursday, February 4, 2016 EquipmentMisc.

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Legal Services

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple.

Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000.

Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540.

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Services

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EASY ALBERTA DIVORCE: Free consultation call 1-800-320-2477 or www.canadianlegal.org CCA Award #1 Paralegal.

A+ BBB Reputation. 26 years experience.

Open Mon. - Sat. REACH OVER 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide ClassiÀeds.

Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www.awna.com.

SEEKING a career in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: awna. com/for-job-seekers.

Personal Services

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $20,000 lump sum cheque.

Disability Tax Credit. Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372.

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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

Health Care

Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions

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CANADA BENEFIT GROUP. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000. from the Canadian Government.

Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabeneÀt. ca/free-assessment.

Roofing

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

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SUN., FEB. 7 • 1PM MOOSE HALL Furniture • Jewellery Glassware • Lamps And much, much more!

Presented by BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS Linda Dunbrack 403-304-4791 (cell) To view items www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Lunch will be available Sales every Wednesday at 6pm

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 10th Annual Red Deer Collector Car Auction & Speed Show.

March 11 - 13, 2016, Westerner Park. Special Guests: Dan & Laura Dotson - Storage Wars; “Horny” Mike - Counting Cars; Chris Jacobs - Overhaulin’. Consign today.

1-888-296-0528 ext. 103; egauctions.com.

Health Care

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Would you like to keep your teeth for the rest of your life?

And replace the teeth you are missing?

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.

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A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’.

40’ insulated reefers/freezers. ModiÀcations possible windows, doors, walls, as ofÀce, living work-shop, etc., 40’ Áatrack/bridge.

1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

Firewood

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar, birch.

Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

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REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

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Misc. for Sale

6,000 CONCRETE PAVERS. 24” X 30”, 22 per pallet, $100. SM Insulation, 2’X4’X3”, R15, $3.

School lockers, 12” X 15” X 72”, single tier $50.

Double tier $75.

Sustainabuildcanada.com.

780-707-4791.

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.

Travel Packages

1900

SEE POLAR BEARS, Walrus and Whales on our Arctic Explorer Voyage next summer. SAVE 15% With Our Winter Sale for a Limited Time. CALL TOLLFREE: 1-800-363-7566 or visit: www. adventurecanada.com.

(TICO#04001400)

Suites

1930

LIL MULE LOGGING INC. is now buying standing or deck poplar (black or white), spruce, pine, tamarack or birch. Call Shawn 403-318-4346

1660

BRIAN’S FIREWOOD split, dry, full cord includes delivery. Birch $500, Spruce $350, Poplar $300 780-233-5932 780-985-2285

Garden Supplies

Wanted To Buy

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.

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Grain, Feed Hay

2190

FOR SALE: Alfalfas, Clovers, Grasses plus Hay, Pasture, Reclamation and Lawn Mixtures. Early order discount - Book now!

No charge custom blending. Call 1-800-661-1529 or esther.stigter@ hannasseeds.com.

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.

ROUND BALES - Hay, green feed, straw and bulk oats. Delivery available.

No Sunday calls please.

Phone 403-704-3509 or 403-704-4333.

For Rent #3000 - #3200 Suites

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WETASKWIN, 2nd. Áoor, 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

BUSINESS

Directory TOTAL RENOVATIONS

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

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Manufactured Homes

NO MATTER WHO you are, we have a home that Àts your lifestyle at United Homes Canada. Over 40 years of experience in providing the best value in quality modular and manufactured housing.

Call 1-800-461-7632 or visit www. unitedhomescanada.com to discover how we can help you Ànd your new home.

Buildings For Sale

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

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

We change daily to serve you better.

• Bathrooms • Basements • Kitchens • Plumbing • Electrical

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

Mark Smith, MLA DEVON OFFICE: Office #2 - Unit #1 Robson Place 8 Columbia Avenue W. Devon, AB T9G 1Y6 Tel: (780) 987-3666

draytonvalley.devon@assembly.ab.ca www.assembly.ab.ca

PROTECTION Mark Brown

General Manager

Now Renting In Millet

MILLET MANOR

Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

Don at 387-5463 or Case at 929-5902

CONSTITUENCY OFFICE: 5136B - 52 Ave., Box 7272, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S5 Tel: (780) 542-3355 Fax: (780) 542-3331

HIGH CALIBER

Financial #4400 - #4430

One bedroom Condo-Style apartments with 5 appliances in downtown Millet.

Individual parking stalls for each unit and plenty of visitor parking available. Each unit has it’s own outside entrance. This style of condo/apartment will probably appeal to individuals over 50.

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

780-217-3905

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For more information and viewing call

5116-51 Ave., Wetaskiwin 352-5113

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Money To Loan

4430

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.

GET BACK on track!

Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money? We lend!

If you own your own home - you qualify.

Pioneer Acceptance Corp.

Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

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

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BUSINESS Directory CALL 780-387-5797

Thursday, February 4, 2016

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36TH ANNUAL SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016

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RIMBEY, ALBERTA Selling equipment to all four Western provinces and the Northern USA. Listings are now being accepted for the Spring Machinery Consignment Auction.

All items must be listed by Wednesday, March 15, 2016 to be included on our Sales Posters, Newspaper, Radio Advertising, Web Page and extensive mailing lists.

Listings Include a Unreserved Real Estate Auction for Melvin Bonertz - Selling a Lot with Buildings in Bluffton, Alberta.

Ashton Strong, Wetskiwin Wrestling.

Shop Rates $114.17/hr C.V.I.P. - 3 Axel Semi $200.00 C.V.I.P. - School Bus $190.00 There are still down home country prices close to the city Providing RV, Truck, Auto & Out of Province Inspections

As well as C.V.I.P. CertiÄcations, and Repairs to Truck & Trailer, School & Commercial Buses

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO CONSIGN CALL:

ALLEN B. OLSON AUCTION SERVICE LTD.

RIMBEY, ALBERTA • (403) 843-2747 License No. 165690 www.allenolsonauction.com • abolson@telusplanet.net

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