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Car seat clinics coming up in Leduc

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER Car seats are a critically important safety feature for your little ones as they ride safely around town. However, if you’re not using those seats properly, they’re not as safe as you think.

Leduc Municipal Integrated Traffic Unit are teaming up with Alberta Health Services and City of Leduc Fire Services for two upcoming child car seat installation clinics, noted MITU spokesperson Cst. Matt Easler.

Easler said in an interview Feb. 11 that

the biggest problem police find with children’s car seats is loose seats. He said both the harness to secure the child and the connections between the seat and the vehicle are not properly secured which defeats the purpose of the seat.

Easler said in a press release the upcoming clinics are important for parents to ensure their kids’ safety. “The Leduc Municipal Integrated Traffic Unit (MITU) are working in partnership with Alberta Health Services and City of Leduc Fire Services to host a series of child car seat installation clinics,” stated Easler.

“The MITU would like to invite families,

parents, and grandparents who have car seats or booster seats to attend a free education car seat installation which will be held rain, snow or shine at the Leduc Fire Hall located at 2-4119 50th Street in Leduc on Tuesday, March 8 between the hours of 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

“A second installation clinic will also be held on Sunday, April 3 between the hours of 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., for those who are unable to attend the first clinic.”

Easler said participants should bring their car seats and booster seats with them, along with both the instruction manual for the seats, and their automobile owner’s manual.

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Leduc hospital boosted by CT scanner SUBMITTED BY LORRAINE POPIK BLACK GOLD HEALTH FOUNDATION Patients in the Leduc County area can now access specialized diagnostic technology in their own community thanks to the opening of a new computed tomography (CT) scanner suite at the Leduc Community Hospital.

About 2,500 emergency, hospital and community patients will use the CT scanner each year at the Alberta Health Services facility, the primary emergency centre for the city of Leduc and the surrounding area, including the Nisku and Leduc industrial parks, and Edmonton International Airport.

CT scanners provide an extremely accurate 3-D image of parts of the body that could otherwise not be seen, especially soft tissues. This improves a doctor’s ability to both screen for and more accurately diagnose medical conditions and injuries.

“We were transporting over 600 patients requiring CT scans each year to Edmonton from this facility, and EMS diverted patients with spinal or head injuries in the Leduc County area to an alternative facility that provides CT scanner services,” says Dr. Bob Simard, facility medical director at the hospital.

“Having access to a CT scanner in our own building means we can enhance care by providing

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The Black Gold Health Foundation launched a fundraising campaign last April to raise the $1.25 million needed to purchase the CT scanner for the Leduc Community Hospital. AHS has committed to cover the operational and staffing costs of the CT scanner while the foundation has a five-year plan to raise funds to pay for the equipment.

“Being able to bring services such as CT scans close to home at Leduc Community Hospital is not only vital to the citizens of our region, but also to the ever-growing demands as the first port of call for emergency services in the area,” says Lorraine Popik, Executive Director of the Black Gold Health Foundation.”

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Don’t fall for the tax scam

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BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER There’s one major scam intensifying in Alberta right now, and it plays off the average citizen’s dis-

like of the taxman.

The RCMP HQ in Ottawa this week sent out a press release asking for the media’s help in alerting the public about the “CRA scam,” also known as the “Canadian Revenue Agency” scam. The fraud revolves around a phone call, or possibly email, where an authoritative person confronts the caller about an unpaid tax bill.

The Leduc/Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer, with the help of both Wetaskiwin and Leduc RCMP detachments, has been running stories and opinion pieces

since last summer about this scam in an effort to protect local residents.

However, the scammers involved obviously take pride in their work and aren’t giving up without a fight.

It works like this: the scammers phone up local residents out of the blue.

The caller then says “You better clear this debt up, or we’re sending the RCMP to arrest you, you wanna got o jail?” or something very similar. Of course, most people are law-abiding citizens and the average person does have a healthy respect for the federal gov-

ernment’s tax arm. If you or someone in your family has ever been audited, you know exactly why people have a healthy respect for the taxman.

The caller then directs the victim to send money in various ways, including confidential banking information which gives the scammers an opening into a victim’s bank accounts.

This is what they want.

First off, readers should always trust their instincts. If you get a strange phone call and feel like you’re being scammed, you probably are.

Secondly, it’s not rude to hang up on scammers, telemarketers and other peddlers. They couldn’t care less about you, and you should treat them the same way. In fact, some are criminals trying to steal your hard-earned money.

You are not obligated to be nice to them, or even say anything to them.

Thirdly, if you are in serious tax problems with the federal government, you will receive notice in the mail through proper documentation. They won’t phone and threaten you with arrest.

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Dear editor, Uninformed editor?

Surely there must be a mistake! In the Jan 21, 2016 edition, the editor was roundly criticizing our provincial government for its policies and referencing individuals who would like to remove the government. It became quickly apparent that the article was just personal bias and not based on facts.

I expect the uneducated to lash out at policies which they don’t obviously understand or care to research.

Some just like the status quo. It’s disappointing when an editor does this. I noticed your article lacked any statistics or information to support your arguments that the government is not doing a good job.

Perhaps you have heard of something called climate change but perhaps you haven’t given your one sided view. The climate policy that the NDP has introduced cludes phasing out coal plants, replacing some of our energy needs with cleaner sources such as natural gas and renewables, and a carbon tax to be implemented along with other changes. This policy was not created by NDP but by all Albertans as they had opportunities both in person or online to submit their ideas. Big oil companies including Shell Oil and other major stakeholders helped to draft the

policy which was headed by a committee of experts in fields such as economics, change management and corporate sustainability as well as a representative of aboriginal people. Medical professionals wholeheartedly endorse this policy due to considerable disability and death from pollution caused by coal plants.

These changes are necessary for the continuation of our only and very precious albeit polluted planet. These changes are also necessary for the economic future of our province as we have lost face in the eyes of the world due to being a major polluter and emitter of greenhouse gases. I invite you to read the entire policy at www.alberta.ca/ climate.cfm With respect to Bill 6, 9 out of 10 other provinces have similar legislation therefore is seen by the vast majority of Canadians as necessary and beneficial. When Albertans complained they were not consulted about the changes, the government did the right thing and stopped the legislation in order to consult with those most impacted: ranchers and farmers.

The Alberta NDP government has shown amazing leadership, integrity, wisdom and courage to bring in changes that Albertans

needs in order to ensure a healthy environment and strong, diverse economic force for our children and

generations to come. I find they consult widely with the public on many issues and have brought in poli-

cies that have broad support of Albertans, myself included.

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

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Opinion Gender neutral washrooms, special shelters are temporary solutions

BY AMELIA NAISMITH THE PIPESTONE FLYER The Society for Safe Accommodations for Queer Edmonton Youth (SAFQEY) is continuing it’s online GoFundMe campaign in hopes of raising $100,000, which will go toward a specialized shelter to support homeless LGBTQ youth. And late last year Alberta’s education minister David Eggen announced all 61 school divisions across the province need draft policies ensuring safe, caring and welcoming environments are a reality in schools for LGBTQ students and staff, by the end of March.

Recently the issues in schools were once again pushed to the forefront, following a seven-yearold transgender student’s plight to use the girls washroom in school, once again kicking up dust around the concept of gender neutral washrooms.

SAFQEY is a grassroots organization that started in 2014 and this specialized shelter would be a pilot project, the first of its kind in Alberta. But this subform of semi-voluntary segregation should not be viewed as a positive longterm solution.

In Edmonton, 2015, a seven-year-old Catholic student wanted to use the girls washroom at school rather than the gender neutral one, as she didn’t want to be singled out or stand out over the issue.

During the fall of 2015,

Morinville Community Catholic High School stated it was planning to make the majority of its washrooms gender neutral — a move apparently in the works since earlier that spring. It’s a move the school is hoping will help the students feel more comfortable and supported while being true to themselves.

So while some students seem happy with the concept of gender neutral washrooms it seems others want to be supported in a more traditional manner, able to more fully immerse themselves in the culture of the gender they identify with. While tackling this issue school boards are going to have to keep both in mind. School divisions developing policies must follow guidelines that will allow the students to use the washrooms that correspond with the gender they identify with. As well, they are meant to be able to dress and play on sports teams aligning with that gender, and choose pronouns they identify with and how they’re recognized on official school documents. The minister and the guidelines go on to say school activities segregated by gender should be reduced as much as possible.

While the controversy surrounding the gender neutral washrooms, school boards and SAFQEY’s fundraiser are rising along the same recent timeline, the idea of unisex and gender neutral washrooms has been around in the United States for longer. According to the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s LGBTQ organization the Stonewall Center, by July 2014 more than 150 across the United States were using gender neutral washrooms.

The Transgender Law Center, a civil rights organization, states, in the

BUT THIS SUB-FORM OF SEMI-VOLUNTARY SEGREGATION SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED AS A POSITIVE LONG-TERM SOLUTION. past, transgender students have been barred from using washrooms congruent with their identified gender while at school, as well as attacked and harassed in other public restrooms. The Transgender Law Center published “Peeing in Peace” back in 2005. The document outlines the issues at hand, the legal landscape, historical bathroom activism, violence (and how to handle and prevent it), potential ideas, and challenging and changing bathroom environments.

The law center feels gender neutral washrooms are critical because forcing LGBTQ youth to use traditionally gendered washrooms will “out” them to their peers, threatening to create negative experiences. The full definition of segregation, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary is a) “the separation or isolation of a race, class or ethnic group by forced or voluntary residence in a restricted area, by barriers to social intercourse, by separate educational facilities or by other discriminatory means” and b) “the separation for special treatment or observation of individuals or items from a larger group.”

While woefully needed at this point in time, this form of segregation has the potential to lead to a strengthened unity among those facing similar deplorable treatment, which in itself is not a negative.

But feeling confident this kind of separation can be a lasting solution is disillusioned. For example, with the gender neutral washrooms it may re-

move LGBTQ youth from the traditional bathroom setting but that’s the only situation directly affected.

Unfortunately, if others want to bully and harass them they’re going to find a way, whether it be in the halls, on teams, outside of school or online. Without increased attention on advocacy to counter a division between the groups a lack of communications and perceived commonalities could create turf issues and an even greater “us versus them” mentality.

A documentary called For Want of a Home, telling the story of transgender Edmonton youth who’ve experienced homelessness, is part of SAFQEY’s campaign. According to the documentary, 25 to 40 per cent of homeless youth in North America are LGBTQ and of that group 60 per cent attempt suicide. “FTMs (female to male) expressed fears of violence when staying in men’s shelters and fears their male identity and personal dignity would be judged and ridiculed in women’s shelters,” — Denomme-Welch, Pyne and Scanlon, states For Want of a Home. During the film one FTM youth stated going to the bathroom, how they’d be treated and which one to use were consistent concerns.

Another chose couch-surfing and staying in overcrowded or illegal suites over going to a shelter because of concerns for safety.

While the need for facilities such as gender neutral washrooms and separate shelters is heartrending-

ly real, such actions do not come without their own issues and concerns.

Whatever efforts put into projects such as those need to be exponentially increased in terms of advocacy efforts and changing the social collective.

Without the primary efforts to shift the population’s mentality to the fact the LGBTQ community has the right to equal treatment as human beings and that who they are doesn’t make them less of a person or someone to shame, a long-term division will breed even more ignorance, unfamiliarity and misunderstanding.

Despite the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s that quickly to mind under the term segregation, and of course the segregated ghettos used during the Second World War, such as in the Polish capital Warsaw, Canada is not blameless when it comes to segregation efforts and our people are as susceptible to discrimination as the rest of the world. While not everyone now or in the future is going to negatively view LGBTQ people there are, unfortunately, those that already do and some are dominated by the crowd mentality.

Tamara Avant, psychology program director at South University Savannah, suggests when people are part of a crowd they can experience charged emotional excitement as well as deindividuation, causing them to be less likely to follow normal restraints and inhibitions.

Avant adds the size of the mob and anonymity lend themselves to escalated violence because people believe they’re able to transfer responsibility to the group and off themselves.

Time and time again throughout history hu-

manity has shown instincts will lead a more dominant group to unified oppression of a scapegoat.

In times of strife or economic downturn people become unreasonable and absurd in a self-justified act of preservation. The atrocious amount of crime across the province right now highlights that.

Inevitable future recessions will cause the same human behaviors and without a shift in the social collective it’s going to leave projects such as shelters for homeless LGBTQ youth as a target for rage due to the funds and other resources needed to sustain them, from a majority that never evolved.

Using a state of segregation too long will also cause people to become comfortable with the division as a norm; desegregation is not without it’s own problems. History has shown disobedience, contempt, bullying, vandalism, assault and other forms of systematic violence arise when what’s become common and comfortable are taken away and divided groups are mashed back together.

At the forefront, safety, stability and support needs have to be met but long-term there must be a much greater emphasis taken by all levels of society toward advocacy. Just as other forms of intolerance are still prevalent in today’s society it is unreasonable to expect everyone everywhere will become accepting. But when a majority can open their hearts and minds to what’s right then we as a society can finally progress past reactive, gatekeeping actions such as special washrooms and shelters.

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

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RCMP say ‘tax scam’ getting worse in Alberta

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER The RCMP from Ottawa are concerned about the infamous “tax scam” fraud circulating in Alberta and are calling attention to the problem.

“The Alberta RCMP continues to receive reports of Albertans being targeted by this scam and would appreciate the media’s help in raising public awareness on this issue in communities throughout the province,” stated a press release from RCMP HQ in Ottawa dated Feb. 11.

“Anyone who believes they may have been victimized by this scam or who has given out personal or financial information in error, is advised to contact their local police service and their financial institution.

“The RCMP and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) are warning Canadians about an ongoing scam in which taxpayers across the country receive phone calls or emails from individuals impersonating CRA employees. These people

“SCAMMERS ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO GET YOUR MONEY OR YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION.”

are scammers.

“The scammers tell taxpayers that they either owe money to the CRA or have a tax refund. Taxpayers are threatened with arrest or jail time if they do not take immediate action and provide money or personal or financial information.

The federal minister responsible for CRA also commented. “The CRA takes these matters very seriously and provides substantial information to Canadians about how to protect themselves from scams undertaken using the CRA’s name. Informing yourself is particularly important during the tax filing season, when such scams peak,” said the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue. This information, including examples of real

scam telephone calls and e-mails, can be easily found on the CRA web site.

“Scammers are always looking for new ways to get your money or your personal information,” warns Assistant Commissioner Todd Shean, who leads the RCMP’s Federal Policing Special Services. “The RCMP works every day to track down fraudsters and bring them to justice, but raising awareness about fraud is also important as it is one of the most effective ways of protecting Canadians from scammers. The more you know about a specific fraud, the less likely you’ll be a victim of that fraud.”

“The RCMP plays a crucial role in educating the public about scams, and has a number of programs in place to track fraud, including one run by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC),”

stated the press release. “The CAFC monitors all types of scams, and warns Canadians to be on the lookout for scammers during the upcoming tax season. The RCMP also works closely with the CRA to raise awareness about tax-related scams.

“When CRA employees call taxpayers, they follow established procedures to ensure personal information is protected. To confirm the authenticity of a call, contact the CRA by using its official telephone number for individual tax enquiries: 1-800-959-8281. You can also verify your individual tax account through a secure CRA portal: My Account.

Pipestone Flyer readers should remember the federal government will never threaten to send police to arrest you over an unpaid tax bill, especially over the phone.

The RCMP note if you believe you may be the victim of fraud or have given personal or financial information in error, contact your local police service (Wetaskiwin or Leduc) and your financial institution.

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Break and enter front and centre

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER Some readers may think the crime prevalent in the region is related to the oil patch downturn. Regardless, most communities in this area are more aware than ever of property crime.

Recently, several RCMP detachments across Alberta have shone a light on increased workload and voiced concern about what appears to be a crime spike. Police and service providers in the Wetaskiwin area feel they are seeing the same thing.

Petra Pfeiffer, executive director of Wetaskiwin and District Victim Services, said the organization is seeing the results of break and enter and other crime. “Of course we are,” she said Feb. 10 at the Wetaskiwin RCMP detachment.

Cst. M. Johnson, a member of the Wetaskiwin RCMP detachment, stated that break and enter can be even more frustrating because some people and places seem to be targeted over and over again by criminals.

Cst. Johnson noted that break and enter can include local perpetrators, while some are professional criminals who may be connected to the illegal

drug world and also have connections to weapons.

Crime prevention Pfeiffer noted that crime-proofing a home isn’t necessarily that difficult or that expensive. Both she and Cst. Johnson had a number of suggestions for local readers.

Pfeiffer noted many hardware retailers sell home security equipment that isn’t prohibitively expensive. Most can be easily installed. Some suggestions include noisemakers and alarms, which for the cost can be very effective, along with motion-sensing lights; Johnson noted burglars tend not to like bright lights or noise.

Windows are always an attractive entry point for burglars; reinforce them with rods where windows slide back and forth to prevent opening. Also, window tint is available which prevents anyone outside looking in.

Cameras are always useful, especially if a burglar is caught and prosecuted as the video or photos are solid evidence.

Johnson noted trail cameras, that snap photos based on subject motion, are also popular.

Serious security systems that usually involve a monthly fee are also available.

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If you leave cash, credit cards, smartphones and wallets in plain sight in your vehicle, you may be courting trouble. Keep your vehicle locked and put all valuables out of sight.

Pfeiffer suggested neighbours get to know and look out for each other; when neighbours know who belongs where, a burglar or strange vehicle is going to stick out like a sore thumb. For those who have the means, a guard dog is a great idea.

When it comes to vehicle break-ins, Johnson said in her experience simply locking the vehicle and keeping valuables out of sight are the best strategies as burglars try the doors, find them locked then move on. “Don’t leave your keys in your car,” said Johnson. “I’ve seen very few broken doors.” She said if you keep valuables out of plain sight, it gives the burglar no reason to break in.

Pfeiffer agreed. “Locking your doors, that’s so important,” said Pfeiffer. “Both your homes and your vehicles.”

After the break and enter Pfeiffer said victim services knows and understands the aftermath of a break and enter, as she’s seen the victims on past occasions. “Your house is usually your safe place,” said Pfeiffer. She noted it’s normal for victims of break and enter to have anxiety afterwards.

The extra security options mentioned above could help ease anxiety she noted.

Another suggestion is to have some extra family or friends stay over for a while.

Cst. Johnson noted that if a victim is having trouble bouncing back from a break and enter, they could find relief by talking to a professional therapist.

Avoid “posse” mentality It’s inferred on some community Facebook pages that if residents see someone suspicious, they may confront the suspect, perhaps violently. It’s understandable that people are frustrated with property crime.

Cst. Johnson said when residents of the area see or hear something suspicious, they should call police. “Do not engage the person, some can be under the influence, some can have access to weapons,” said Cst. Johnson.

The RCMP officer said the best and most useful thing a resident can do is be a good witness for RCMP. The most helpful things they can do is write down license plate numbers and get an accurate description of both suspects and their vehicles including things like tattoos on people and markings on vehicles. If possible, take photos of suspects if it’s safe to do so.

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Wetaskiwin county council tables wetland setback decision

BY AMELIA NAISMITH THE PIPESTONE FLYER Wetaskiwin County council has decided to table further discussion and decisions regarding wetlands, lakes, and setbacks for confined feeding operations (CFOs) until March 10, following a public hearing on Feb. 11.

“We can discuss the options but I”m not prepared to make a decision today,” said Coun. Lyle Seely.

Many representatives from various aspects of the public sector attended the public hearing to relay to councillors how amending the county’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP) would affect them; some are looking for council to increase or at least maintain the current setbacks while others want them decreased.

“CFOs are a more intensive form of agriculture,” said development officer Jarvis Grant.

He says a main concern of CFOs tend to be their environmental impact. “Livestock manure can contain a variety of potential contaminants.”

Susan Ellis, president of the Pigeon Lake Watershed Association, was the first from the gallery to take to the podium. She urged council to take into account all the other legislation regarding the issues at hand while making it’s decisions.

“I understand council, you don’t have a regional plan for your area,” said Ellis.

Other legislation that deal with wetland and water protection, setbacks and farming regulations include the Water Act, Alberta Public Lands Act, Agriculture Operations Practices Act and the Natural Resources

Conservation Board.

“Wetlands are very complex,” said Ellis.

She told council 70 per cent of wetlands in Alberta have already been lost, a statistic echoed by others during the public hearing. “We cannot afford to lose anymore.”

“We recommend your council simply reference these acts in you MDP,” she added.

Jay White, with Aquality Environmental Consulting out of Edmonton, told council we was looking at the idea of amending the MDP with interest.

“We already have a wetland policy, we already have a Water Act. All wetlands are protected under the Water Act. Period,” said White.

“Wetlands are not currently defined in our MDP,” said assistant CAO Rod Hawken during the public hearing.

White said the Alberta Public Lands Act prohibits anyone, even on land they own, from disturbing ground in a manner that would result in injuring the beds or shores of permanent wetlands.

Stefan Kaiser was one of several farmers from the region who displayed a displeasure at the thought of setbacks being increased.

On the whole, those involved in agriculture operations had many of the same concerns over the issues.

Concerns included setbacks negatively affecting operations and inhibiting them from expanding; how farmers can be demonized when they too want and need healthy, sustainable water in the area to thrive; increased setbacks and restrictive areas increasing the difficulty on what is already hard to make a liv-

ing from, farming; discouraging younger generations from getting into farming, and the fact that the legislation already in place to protect the environment and create a balance between it and CFOs will not be taken into account.

“It’s a bit disheartening .. . I just find it sad. Wetaskiwin has been a county that’s thrived on agriculture,” said Kaiser. “We can’t forget that Wetaskiwin was built of wheat and cattle.”

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Leduc retenders downtown improvement project

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BY AMELIA NAISMITH THE PIPESTONE FLYER

Millet’s Griffiths-Scott Middle School and Wetaskiwin’s Sacred Heart School girls’ basketball teams squared off against each other in a Millet-hosted game on Jan. 19. The final score of the game was 64-22 for Sacred Heart.

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For the second time in as many years the Leduc city council has sent out tender packages for the first phase of it’s downtown improvement project.

Mayor Greg Krischke says the project went for tender late last year but council was not satisfied with what came back. “We looked at the package and said ‘no, it’s too expensive’.”

Krischke says it was too late in the year and most companies already had contracts in place.

The need for improvements and a revitalization of the downtown was identified in the city’s 2012 Downtown Master Plan.

“Once we had the actual master plan … we contracted a group to do a detailed concept and then prepare tender documents,” said Krischke.

The original master plan was to include four blocks south of Main Street and another two north of it in phase 1. Krischke says at council’s Feb. 8 meeting was was refined to just 50th Avenue.

In an earlier plan, 47th Street west to 50th Street was going to be done separately than the remaining portion from 50th Street to Highway 2. Now the two sections are both included in phase 1.

Council had put $2.2 million aside for phase 1 and $1.3 million for phase

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2. Now, with the two sections combined the total amount for the tender package is $3.4 million, which was already budgeted and will not impact taxpayers. “We’re hoping that it will come back cheaper than that,” said Krischke.

“Companies are more hungry this year,” he added.

Krischke says in the future, as more money becomes available the city can look to expanding the project north and south of 50th Avenue.

The downtown improvement project is meant to increase the attractiveness of Leduc’s downtown, increase safety, become more pedestrian-friendly, essentially becoming a more well-connected, vibrant destination.

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County of Wetaskiwin residents who have moved or are new to the municipality that have changed their mailing address must advise Alberta Land Titles and the County of Wetaskiwin.

• To change your address with the County of Wetaskiwin, contact the assessment department at 780-361-6237.

• To change your address with Alberta Land Titles access the change of address form at the Government of Alberta website www.servicealberta.ca/850.cfm.

Please note that your rural address is not your mailing address. Rural addresses guide emergency response personnel to your location when you need them.

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 invites tenders for the lease of SW 29-45-23-W4M, approximately 85 acres (34.39 hectares) for a 3 year period. Tenders shall be received 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, March 3, 2016.

Sealed tenders must be addressed as follows:

OFFER TO LEASE LAND 671.02 David Blades, Director of Planning & Economic Development County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Box 6960, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2G5 Phone: 780-352-3321 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 lease 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 that it deems in its sole discretion to be relevant to its decision, including, but not limited to reputation, quality of past performance and references.

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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN SOUTH PIGEON LAKE AREA Notification of Survey and Soils Drilling Survey and soil investigations for the South Pigeon Lake Wastewater Collection System will be commencing shortly. The work will be completed in two stages as shown below:

Utility locators (gas, Telus, etc.) will begin marking the utilities February 8, 2016 throughout Stage 1.

MPE Engineering will begin surveying Stage 1 and Stage 2 on February 9, 2016. The surveys will be throughout both stages, but predominately located in Stage 1. Some stakes will be left in the ground for soils drilling and future survey.

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For any questions or concerns contact Jeff Chipley, Municipal Intern, at the County of Wetaskiwin Office at 780-352-3321 or email jchipley@county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca Watch for future updates on the County of Wetaskiwin website: www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca

County council public hearing discusses wetland setback Continued from A9 “Let’s protect the environment but let’s not restrict the lifeblood of the community,” he added.

Kaiser says there are many practices now in place that allow farmers to farm cleaner in ways that will help protect the environment. “It’s very costly but we’re willing to pay that cost.”

He feels the Natural Resources Conservation Board is already restrictive enough and ensures the safety measures needed. “We’re doing so much to protect the environment and we want sustainable farming.”

Before the public hearing was even underway one member of the audience, Kim Taylor, stood and asked

if Coun. Keith Johnson would recuse himself, as she believed he had a personal interest in the matter.

When Johnson questioned her request she said she felt Johnson’s interest in a hog barn meant he should recuse himself.

“I considered putting up a hog barn, but that was three years ago,” said Johnson. “I will remain on.”

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STAROBA (Nee Lefaive) Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Mar. 15, 1955 - Feb. 7, 2016 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Beth of Wetaskiwin, AB at the age of 60 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Stanley Staroba; mother Catherine Switzer of Owen Sound, ON; sisters Linda Devoe of Toronto, ON, Cathy (Ron) Kokotilo of St. Albert, AB, Barbara (David) Vallee of Midland, ON; brother Darryl Lefaive of Owen Sound, ON and numerous relatives and friends.

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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.

Misc.

Services

1290

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. LOOKING FOR a shop?

Post Frame Buildings.

AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan. afab@gmail.com.

Health Care

1210

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1290

Garden Supplies

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Only $269 + GST (based Buy & Sell on 25 words or less). Call #1500 - #1990 now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 www.awna.com.

Personal Services

1315

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

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

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.

Roofing

1370

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

1210

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

1530

Would you like to Auctions QUARTERS OF FARMkeep your teeth for 17 LAND near Brant, Alberta.

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Quality land, good perimeteeth you are ter fences, lots of water & surface lease revenue. missing?

Jerry Hodge: 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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Suites

3060

Now Renting In Millet

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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.

For more information and viewing call

Don at 387-5463 or Case at 929-5902

780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

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.

UNRESERVED BANKRUPTCY AUCTION. Tuesday, February 23, 10 a.m. Rural Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. Hufnagel Transport Ltd. Oilfield Trucking and Complete Repair Facility. Full details: www. foothillsauctions.com or call 780-922-6090.

Firewood

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; saskfarms@shaw.ca.

Misc. for Sale

1760

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.

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Travel Packages

Manufactured Homes

1680

1900

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Agricultural #2000 - #2290

For Rent #3000 - #3200

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

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

Pasture/Land Wanted

2180

NEED PASTURE TO RENT for 20 - 25 head of horses: Millet - Leduc area.

780-914-4553 WANTED PASTURE TO RENT unsupervised or supervised. Interested in long term rent.

403-740-5197

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

250 LARGE SQUARE Barley straw bales 3X4, 900 lbs. No rain. $29 each.

403-335-9881, 403-466-9881. Centrally located.

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

To Buy No charge custom blendLIL MULE LOGGING INC. ing. Call 1-800-661-1529 or esther.stigter@ is now buying standing or hannasseeds.com. deck poplar (black or white), spruce, pine, tamarack or birch. Call Shawn HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Spring403-318-4346 thrashed Canola. Buying: WANTED - SHED oats, barley, wheat & peas ANTLERS. Buying shed for feed. Buying damaged antlers all sizes and or offgrade grain. “On conditions. Paying top Farm Pickup” Westcan dollar for elk, deer, Feed & Grain, moose. Buying all the time.

1-877-250-5252.

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WANTED/BUYING Alberta Antler. Buying shed antler ROUND HAY BALES, self of all species/grade. unloading, bulk oats. New Competitive pricing & fair truck tires. Cheap - starting grading. Will buy deer, elk, at $285. Cheap undercarrimoose - all grades & all age new & used. No amounts. Keep this ad Sunday calls. Phone buying all the time. Herb 403-704-3509 or 780-385-0076.

403-704-4333.

1930

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1660

BRIAN’S FIREWOOD split, dry, full cord includes delivery. Birch $500, Spruce $350, Poplar $300 780-233-5932 780-985-2285 LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar, birch.

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

Garden Supplies

1680

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

Free shipping.

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

Condos/ Townhouses

NEWLY reno’d triplex in Mulhurst Bay, 2 bdrm. condos on beach. Long term preferred, I will rent by the week or month.

Call 780-919-9830

1.877.223.3311

4150

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

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

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

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

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Public Notices

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INVITATION TO TENDER County of Wetaskiwin No. 10

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

4040

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3030

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Plans may be obtained from the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 ofÅce in Wetaskiwin, Alberta or from the ofÅce of the engineer, WSP, at 7710 Edgar Industrial Court, Red Deer, Alberta on or after February 12, 2016.

Deposit: $50.00 payable to WSP (Non-refundable) Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 2:00 p.m. on February 25, 2016.

At the ofÅce of: County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 243019A Hwy 13 (2.4 km West of Hwy 2A) Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 2G5 Phone: 780-352-3321 Fax: 780-352-3486 For the following work: Contract: 161-01152 Cement Subgrade Stabilization, Double Seal Coat and Other Work WINFIELD STREET IMPROVEMENTS 4th Ave East From: 6th St East To: 4th St East, km 0.000 to km 0.330 (0.330 km) 3rd St East From: 2nd Ave East To: 3rd Ave East, km 1.000 to km 1.240 (0.240 km) 3rd Ave East/West From: 1st St West To: 3rd St East, km 2.000 to km 2.400 (0.400 km) 1st St East From: 2nd Ave West To:3rd Ave East, km 3.000 to km 3.180 (0.180 km) 1st St West From: 2nd Ave West To: 3rd Ave West, km 4.000 to km 4.210 (0.210 km) Approximate Quantities: • Portland Cement Subgrade Stabilizer – Supply and Place 200t • Cement Subgrade Stabilization (300 mm) 9,600m2 • Gravel Surfacing – Entrances – Des. 2 Cl. 25 200t • Application of Seal Coat – Des. 3 Cl. 12.5C 19, 200m2 Note: This contract is a Contractor’s Supply of Aggregate with No Option and has a completion date of September 30, 2016.

Tenders must be accompanied by a certiÅed cheque or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total sum tendered. If tender documents are obtained from COOLNet, it is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that addenda have been received prior to tender closing. Lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. If further information is required, please contact Mr. Brian Anderson, Assistant Director of Public Works of the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10, at 780-361-6244.

For technical or engineering information, please contact Mr. Nathan MacLeod, C.E.T., Area Manager, WSP, at 780-672-2468 or 780-781-2227.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

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Branch 86 is 86 On February 27, 2016, Wetaskiwin Legion Branch 86 turns 86 SUBMITTED

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The Wetaskiwin Royal Canadian Legion invites the community to come out and celebrate. The celebration begins at 3 p.m. with an official colour party, pipers and birthday cake. The dance music starts at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open with a special events menu.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 86 became part of Wetaskiwin in 1930. Initially a group of WW1 veterans met at the military armory in the lower level of that building until a Legion building was constructed after WW2. That building was on the spot where currently the Wetaskiwin Memorial Arts Centre is located. In 1995 the current Legion building, a Wetaskiwin landmark, was built.

The Legion is an organi-

zation for yesterday, today and tomorrow, it takes pride in the past and has faith in the future.

Originally the Royal Canadian Legion was created as an organization to serve veterans, which includes military and RCMP members, and their families to promote remembrance and to serve communities and our country. It is non-profit and dues-supported; as well the Legion per-

petuates the tradition of Remembrance in Canada.

In the past only veterans and their families could belong to the Legion, however that has changed and today membership is open to anyone who is a Canadian citizen, Commonwealth subject or subject from an allied nation.

The Wetaskiwin Legion supports the community in noticeable and unseen ways. The most visible is

the annual Remembrance Day ceremony and the Poppy campaign; “Lest we forget”. The Legion also supports programs for seniors, as well as sponsors local youths with scholar-

ships and bursaries, donates to sports programs and supports activities such as scouts, cadets and guides. Daily, the Legion currently opens the doors to the public from 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m. to serve lunch.

Again the Royal Canadian Leg ion Wetaskiwin Branch 86 invites everyone to celebrate our 86th anniversary on the 27th of February.

Get Ready for

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

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

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