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BY AMELIA NAISMITH THE PIPESTONE FLYER The Decoys, a Kamloops-based rock and roll band, is, for the first time ever, stopping in Leduc to play two shows this month as part of their Canada-wide tour and release of its newest album.

Matt Stanley, guitar/vocalist, says those who attend the gig can expect an energized rock show with a mix of older classics ranging from The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and the Kings of Leon, as well as original music.

“We find our original songs blend in really well,” said Stanley.

“We’re kind of a power trio rock and roll band,” he added.

During the concert, The Decoys will play some of their older music as well as songs off the new album — In Our Blood.

In Our Blood is set for release April 15.

The two Leduc shows are April 15 and 16, 8 p.m. at Kosmos.

Stanley, who is the primary songwriter for the album says a lot of the inspiration for the songs stems from his love of old rock and roll.

“I also love a lot of old country stuff too,” he added, mentioning Hank Williams and Johnny Cash.

Stanley says since the band’s last album he and Sean Poissant, drums. and Sean Schneider on bass have narrowed down their focus and sound to make the music “more pure and to the point.”

“Lyrically I think there is a subconscious theme that goes through it. I think it’s

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Stanley added many of the songs on the album are about going for what you want and not holding back.

“It has a little bit of growing up and becoming an adult,” said Stanley.

Unlike the band’s earlier albums, In Our Blood was recorded on a new process for the band. Rather than laying it down in a traditional studio the band built one behind Poissant’s house and recorded it to tape than straight to digital, although it was eventually recorded to digital. “We wanted the richness and the full sound of going to tape,” said Stanley.

With the variety of songs on the album, Stanley says his favourite changes from time to time but he feels one of the best is Don’t Hang Me Up. Mostly he is just proud of In Our Blood in its entirety. “It has the folky, county-rock vibes new to the band.”

The accompanying tour spans April 14 to May 21 and The Decoys will make stops in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

“This is definitely the longest trek we’ve ever done,” said Stanley.

“We’re quite excited and a little bit nervous at the same time,” he added.

With the tour, Stanley says the band just wants to get its name out there and have people listen to what they have to say. “We’re just going to go out there and try and get more people involved in our universe.”

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Wetaskiwin Leaders of Tomorrow 2016 Campaign representative winners SUBMITTED 6-11 Year Old Category - Desma Manns nominated by Sacred Heart School – Francine Lefebvre 12-14 Year Old Category – Emily Briand nominated by Clear Vista School – Kristi Paukstat 15-17 Year Old Category – Daniel Lumax nominated by First United Church – Dan Liddle 18-21 Year Old Category – Fadi Rahbani nominated by Clear Vista School – Craig Brooks Desma Manns This letter is to formally nominate Miss Desma Manns for the Leaders of Tomorrow 2016. I have been blessed to be a part of the Sacred Heart family where I met Desma and have watched her gorw into quite the beautiful young lady. During my time at Sacred Heart, Desma has impressed me with her ability to take care of others, think of others and more importantly, help others. Staff and students alike have benefited from Desma’s caring ways. Desma doesn’t only live by the golden rule, ” do unto others, as you would do unto yourself.” In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me to see her face next to the quote in the dictionary.

Not only is she a joy to have around; the dedication she domonstrates within our Peer Leadership group is exemplary.

Whether it is completing her shifts, covering anothers when someone is away, assisting me with scheduling, or reminding me when the schedule needs replaced, she does it all with need.

Desma is also an active member of the Wetaskiwin Waterworks players and has the female lead of Lucy in their upcoming play It’s Been A Good Year Charlie Brown.

Although Desma is playing Lucy from Charlie brown, her realilife self couldn’t be further from Lucy’s demanding and bossy character.

Desma also recently won two silver medals for her outstanding commitment and personal performance on the local wrestling team.

On behalf of all the Sacred Heart family, I want to thank Desma Manns for her “golden” heart, dedication, and leadership she demonstrates in our school. She is a defi-

nite contender for the leaders of tomorrow awards, therefore I hope you recognize this nominee!

Emily Briand It is my pleasure to nominate Emily Briand for the 2016 Leaders of Tomorrow award. Emily has taken on a variety of volunteer roles throughout our school.

Including yearbook, students council, lunch supervision and peer tutoring. Emily worked many hours last year on the yearbook and trained three others to help this year. She is also the president of the student council this year and was an integral part of planning our last dance. She is meticulously organized and extremely co-operative and trustworthy. She is not afraid to spearhead a variety of labour intensive and time-consuming initiatives for the benefit of her peers in junior high. She works hard and is extremely helpful to both staff and students in our school. She is a conscientious student, maintaining honors in all classes, and shows maturity well beyond her years.

Besides school, Emily is part of a recreational gymnastics group called Interclub.

She trains five hours a week, competes in fun meets, and participates in demonstrations for the Wetaskiwin and District Gymnastics Club.

In past year, when her brother played hockey, she brought her trumpet to every game and played cheers. She also took it upon herself to entertain the other players’ little sisters by bringing coloring books and crayons to the games and organizing various ‘adventures’ with them at the arena.

Emily shows commitment and honesty, along with a solid work ethic, all with a positive attitude. I am very proud of her accomplishments and cannot wait to see there these characteristics will take her in the future.

Daniel Lumax Daniel Lumax has been volunteering for as long as we have known him. He always volunteered answers when he was little, often from the front of church. It used to make his mother, the reverend, a bit nervous. The single most important reason that we nominated him is that he comes from the heart. He truly volunteers to do

things because he loves doing them.

Tae Kwon-do has been an important influence in Daniel’s life. The philosophy behind this discipline is to focus on developing the skill without too much focus on the ego. It is recommended that older students share their knowledge and expertise with younger students. Daniel voluntarily spent one hour helping younger students each week before his own classes. He took on a mentor role and always offered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism in such a way as to build confidence and respect. He enjoys helping others learn. He is a good listener and always makes sure that everyone has their opinions heard.

Music is another area that provides opportunity to help others. Daniel plays tenor sax in the WCHS Concert Band and is the section leader for this group. He sings in the concert choir, and he also sings with the Jazz Cats basses, where he is again section leader. Daniel volunteers to set things up and take things down wherever the band goes. Often he just sees what has to be done and does it.

At First United he does a large variety of things independently and as part of a team. He has led sing out in front of the whole church. As part of the youth group co-operative activities he can make pie.

He pours tea and serves squares nicely.

He also works behind the scenes. Lights come on at key moments, his voice is heard coming from some mysterious place chairs and tables get put away. He has been seen laying sod.

He has been a babysitter for younger children, and has helped senior citizens trim their home for Christmas — and later take down the trimmings.

Daniel has used all the things he loves to do in his volunteer life to help others. That is a good combination. We are proud to call him a Leader of Tomorrow.

Fadi Rahbani Fadi Rahbani has been a volunteer coach at Clear Vista School for the past two years. In addition to being a full time fourth year business student at the U of A Augustana campus, he has donated hundreds of hours to coaching both volleyball and basketball. Fadi has a great rapport with the student athletes he works with.

He is patient and kind and is able to get the most out of his team athletically. His Clear Vista Sr. Boys volleyball team won the silver medal this fall in the LDAA (our jr. high league) and his basketball team is currently in second place. As one of Fadi’s former teachers at Clear Vista it makes me proud to see what he has accomplished in this life thus far and I believe he is a deserving recipient of the Leaders of Tomorrow Award.

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Penalties increasing for impaired driving?

Amelia Naismith

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Is it possible impaired driving is getting the attention it deserves in criminal court? Some say yes after one of the largest jail terms ever handed out in Canada last week.

Impaired driver Marco Muzzo was sentenced to 10 years in an Ontario court for impaired driving that killed four people, a granddad and three kids.

Last September Muzzo, heir to one of the richest construction families in Ontario, was drunk and speeding in an SUV when he struck a van in which nine-year-old Daniel Neville-Lake, his fiveyear-old brother Harrison, two-year-old sister Milly and the kids’ 65-year-old grandfather, Gary Neville, were riding. Everyone in the van died.

It was revealed later that Muzzo had just returned from his bachelor’s party in Florida, drinking on a private plane that brought him back to Ontario just in time to kill four people shortly after he landed.

Are we starting to see serious penalties for impaired driving causing death and serious injury?

For years such charges have been treated as accidents, and the perpe-

Get dancing, get healthy Dear editor, The perfect solution for the health of our school children would be to start every day with Ukrainian dancing.

This week we attended the most entertaining performance of the Calmar Zirka Dancers at Lifestyle Options in Leduc. It is impossible to imagine any dancers that could be more interesting, colourful, lively, graceful and athletic. The costumes were outstanding, bright and vivid colours, the whites so white, and the intermingled shades a cross-stitch of patterns and designs.

Each person glowing with happiness brought smiles and excitement to the residents as they leaned forward so not to miss a single step.

The steady, organized entertainment demonstrated the imagination and hard work involved in this group by dedicated teachers and dancers, not forgetting the loving atmosphere created by the excited family supporters. This proved to be a fascinating evening of pure enjoyment.

Helen Atkinson, Leduc

trators as well-meaning clowns who didn’t intend any harm. In fact, some of the coverage surrounding the sentence still included the “long sentences don’t stop drunk driving” seems pointless because, frankly, Muzzo will never serve 10 years. He will serve a few years then be released to resume his life.

One Yahoo News story titled “Reaction damning,” started out describing the positive response to the 10-year sentence but soon devolved into the usual Canadian smug bleeding-heart drivel. Quoting Toronto defense lawyer Edward Prutschi, the public may “feel better if we stick people in jail but that won’t make you safer…No one who drinks and gets behind a wheel ever thinks they are going to plough into a van and kill four

people.”

You could also say someone with a handgun can spray bullets in a crowded theatre not intending to hurt anyone, and if someone’s shot in the head… well, it’s not the poor shooter’s fault. He never intended for that to happen. You victims should keep your heads out of the way of the bullets.

This sleazy smugness about dodging consequences needs to stop. It just needs to stop, and the criminal law must be altered so that killers are held responsible for their actions.

A few years ago in Red Deer a young man named Chad Olsen was drunk driving Feb. 7, 2010, ran a red light and slammed into a small car driven by local parents Brad and Krista Howe. Both died, leaving

their five children without parents. Sentences aside, the killer should also be held responsible for the care of these children. He should be legally and financially responsible for supporting these orphans until they’re 18 years of age. Organized crime is often combated the same way; the “proceeds of crime,” including mansions, expensive cars, bank accounts and other valuable property, are seized by the government to make up for the heinous actions of the criminals who value material possessions over the safety of society.

Drunk drivers know what they are doing is wrong, regardless of what criminal lawyers in Toronto claim. They must be held responsible in every conceivable way for the horrifying tragedies they cause.

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Opinion The mark of a true leader

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER I’ve been in the newspaper business for going on 24 years now, and seen a lot of people come and go.

Before that, I’d been working full or part time since I was a teenager. Some of my bosses have been true leaders. Some haven’t.

Some of the most interesting folks I’ve worked for, whether it was in the

newspaper business, contracting, bartending, security or the sports world, could easily be described as a “toxic leader.” I’m not talking about the day to day stuff that happens (one editor who employed me actually forgot to pay the entire staff one time), I’m talking about stuff that could land you in a padded room.

I had one editor I worked for about 20 years ago who often changed details in my story that were correct, then made them incorrect. Then, when a reader phoned in to complain, he’d freak out on me. One time, he freaked out so much he pulled a filing cabinet drawer out of a cabinet and threw it at me.

Luckily, I was in my 20’s so I moved quickly.

Another fellow I worked

for decided to take an office from my department and give it to someone else in the operation (without telling anybody). Later, when the owners of the newspaper found out and chewed me out for a poorly conceived decision, the guy who actually made that decision sat there and said nothing, leaving his subordinate to take the fall for his own incompetence.

This is the same fellow who overrode pay raises for an entire department despite the money already being budgeted.

I‘ve often wondered, where do these people come from? From my experience I’ve three levels of severity.

“Toxic leadership” is, according to NPR, “a combination of self-centered attitudes, motivations,

and behaviors that have adverse effects on subordinates, the organization, and mission performance.

This leader lacks concern for others and the climate of the organization, which leads to short- and longterm negative effects.” So in effect, this is the boss who is worried about his or her own advancement and little else.

Next in seriousness is the boss with narcissistic personality disorder.

According to the Mayor Clinic, “Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for admiration and a lack of empathy for others. But behind this mask of ultra confidence lies a fragile self-esteem that’s vulnerable to

the slightest criticism.” I suspect this might be the person who thinks every move they make is brilliant and everybody is so frightened of him or her no one has the guts to say otherwise.

Finally, there is the lowest of the low. The psychopath. No, not all psychopaths become cannibalistic psychiatrists. I’ve run into this type of leader in every industry I worked in, from construction to licensed establishments to security to newspapers. Friends of mine who work in government, medicine, police and education tell me the same thing: these people seem to be everywhere.

According to Psychology Today, “Psychopathy is among the most difficult disorders to spot. The psychopath

can appear normal, even charming. Underneath, they lack conscience and empathy, making them manipulative, volatile and often (but by no means always) criminal.” This kind of person doesn’t even recognize other people: they’re simply objects to be used then discarded.

For myself, I’ve always been the best employee when I have a leader I can look up to, respect or even admire. As a manager at the Pipestone Flyer, I try as best I can to be that kind of leader.

And since I recently turned 45 years of age, I am too old to be hurling filing cabinet drawers across the room.

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

Who really is the boss of the house?

BY TREENA MIELKE BLACK PRESS The child is not yet two and his verbal communication skills are limited, but everyone knows that he is the boss of the family.

His two older brothers know it. His mom knows it. His dad knows it. His

grandpa knows it and I, his grandma, know it now, if I ever had any doubts before.

I had received an SOS call to babysit, so after juggling this, that and a weekend work schedule, I arrived right on time at my destination, somewhat bleary eyed and confused, but otherwise alert and ready.

“Bye, mom,” said my daughter, the teacher, who headed out the door as soon as I arrived with one eye on the clock, cell phone, lunch and purse in hand. Her oldest child, a slightly bigger blonde, blue eyed version of his brothers, lagged behind her, appearing to be in about the same early morning trance as his grandma.

The two little pajama clad boys left at home were super happy to see me and I them, so at the beginning we simply did lots of hugging, quite enjoying our mutual admiration society consisting of each other.

As always, stepping out of my world into their world was like breathing in a breath of fresh air all mixed up with wild flowers growing in reckless abandon and puppies with imploring brown eyes and floppy ears who lick people’s faces furiously.

My two-year-old boss took my hand and pointed to the downstairs.

I followed without question, only pausing to grab my coffee cup.

We played with the

trains and the trucks.

We danced to rock ‘n roll tunes that were not old fashioned, but still catchy.

We ran around with these foam pool-floating devices pretending we were some kind of super heroes. (I must admit I took a quick coffee break at that time being all worn out from the dancing).

That was when the twoyear-old boss took my hand and pulled me into the family’s theatre room.

His blue eyes were solemn and his little mouth had a look of authority about it.

I obeyed the look.

He grabbed his favorite stuffy, a soft blanket and sank his little self into a miniature leather armchair, looking for all the world like the man of the

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His older brother curled up on the couch.

They were ready.

What they were ready for was quite obvious. They wanted me to turn on the huge television that took up half the wall so they could watch some kind of kids show that they expected me to magically make appear.

They waited.

I took the remote and pressed several buttons hopefully.

Nothing.

“You have to point it at that thing,” said the older child pointing to a big black box in the corner of the room.” His brother said nothing, simply waited.

I pointed and pushed as directed.

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The screen lit up, but only with a whole bunch of little icons that meant nothing to me.

“Why don’t you call my dad?” the older boy said patiently.

“Okay,” I said humbly.

Their dad laughed through the entire lesson on how to work the remote, even though I sternly reminded him I was the mother-in-law, a figure to be reckoned with.

His two-year-old son simply listened.

As I said before he knows and almost everyone else knows who really is the boss of the family.

And now I know it, too!

Treena Mielke is the editor of the Rimbey Review and writes a regular column for The Pipestone Flyer.

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BY AMELIA NAISMITH THE PIPESTONE FLYER

PLUMBING • HEATING VENTILATION • CONTROLS

Spring and summer, the proposed start of Phases 3 and 4 of the City of Wetaskiwin’s Main Street project is approaching,

and council is still making last minute changes to the final plan.

At it’s March 14 meeting council decided to take the money designated for the traffic roundabout clock tower centerpiece and

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take it out of the tender package to set aside for a yet-to-be-determined centerpiece.

The vote was 6-1 with Mayor Bill Elliot opposed to the motion.

Before the motion was approved Coun. Joe Branco said the idea of the clock tower should be put on hold but the funds should be left where they are so contractors looking to take on the project know how much money total is available.

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Pa t r i c i a MacQuarrie says she feels at a October 2015 council meeting, when the idea of the clock tower was approved, council was too emotional and wrung-out, and the clock tower was lumped in with the roundabout without it having its own proper conversation.

“That was an excruciating meeting and this decision came at the end of a very long, very emotionally charged meeting.”

“I left that meeting not understanding that we were 100 per cent for sure saying yes to the clock tower,” she added.

MacQuarrie explained her confusion came from the fact when the decision

was made there were still design factors of the clock up in the air, leading her to believe it was not yet a done deal.

Phase 3 sidewalk Council also made some changes on how the final sidewalk design would look for Phase 3 of the project — Bakers Funeral Home to the water tower.

Branco said by trimming the edge of the sidewalk with unsealed, patterned red concrete a portion of the sidewalk is being made redundant because hardly any people are willing to walk along the uneven pattern. “Just go straight (broom finished). You save more money and it’s practical for snow removal.”

Elliot and Coun. Bert Horvey agreed they do not walk on the patterned concrete that is already downtown and Coun. Tyler Gandam voiced his agreement with Branco.

“I think we can save a quarter of a million dollars in stamped concrete,” said Coun. Wayne Neilson.

Ultimately council approved nixing the stamped, patterned concrete and trimming the sidewalks down from 10 feet to eight feet in Phase 3.

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CURRENT COMMUNITY EVENTS April 10, 2016 at 3:30 pm Brightview Evangelical Church Hymn Sing Featuring a collage of special music and congregational choices.

Everyone Welcome. Phone 780.352.3535 for more info.

April 12, 2016 at 2:00 pm Wetaskiwin Twilighters Visionary Support Group Meeting Special speaker regarding Dementia, Alzheimer’s, etc.

Everyone Welcome.

Phone 780.352.4364 or 780.352.6254 for more information.

April 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm Wetaskiwin Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5410 – 36 Avenue, Wetaskiwin (use north door). Everyone welcome. For more information contact Diane @ 780.352.3858 or Alice @ 780.352.2150

ONGOING COMMUNITY EVENTS Mondays • Millet Ag Meeting, 2nd Monday @ 7:30pm @ Millet Agriplex. Info: 780-352-5578.

• Millet Lions Club Meeting, 1st & 3rd Monday @ 7pm @ Millet Lions Hall.

• Wetaskiwin Council Meeting, 2nd & 4th Monday @ 4pm @ City Hall 3rd floor.

• Millet & District Arts & Crafts quilting from 1 – 3pm.

• Millet & District Historical Society monthly meeting last Monday @ 1pm.

• Town Square monthly meeting 4th Monday @ 7pm. Info: 780-387-4554.

• Wetaskiwin Quilters Group meets Mondays.

Info: 780-352-7436 or 780-352-9901.

• Adult Floor Curling 1 – 3:30pm Millet Community Hall. Call Pat @ 780-387-5306.

Tuesdays • Millet Fish & Game 1st Tuesday @ 7pm @ Fish & Game Hall.

• Millet & District Arts & Crafts monthly meeting 4th Tues. @ 7:15pm.

• Millet & District Arts & Crafts @ 7pm for multi crafts.

• Communities in Bloom monthly meeting 2nd Tues @ 7:30pm. Info: 780-387-5766.

• Senior Citizens of Millet & District Cribbage 2nd Tues from 1-3pm.

• Millet Public Library board meeting 2nd Tues. Info: 780-387-5222.

• Summer Reading Club:July 8-August 12: @ Millet Public Library: 780-387-5222.

• Burnt Wood 06 Metis local monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday in the basement of the Moose Lodge. Info: 361-6019 or 312-7443.

Wednesdays • Calmar Legion Bingo Night at 7:00pm.

Children welcome but must be supervised.

• Preschool & toddler story time @ 10:30am @ Millet Public Library.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch #229 Monthly Meeting 2nd Wed @ 7pm.

Info: 780-387-5335.

• Wetaskiwin Horseshoe Club Meeting @ 7pm.

Everyone Welcome! 780-352-5455.

Located at Lion’s campground off Hwy 13!

• Senior Citizens of Millet & District monthly Potluck & Meeting last Wed @ noon.

Info: 780-387-4028.

• Devon Music Jam & Dance.

Every 4th Wednesday at 7pm.

Devon Pioneer 73 Club.

For more info: 780-987-2093.

Thursdays • Lego club @ 3:30pm @ Millet Public Library.

• Millet & District Arts & Crafts Weaving from 9:30 - 11:30am.

• Millet Public Library Friends Meeting 3rd Thurs. Info: 780-387-5222.

Fridays • Millet Lions Club Meeting Open House every Friday @ 7pm @ Millet Lions Club.

• Make & Take Crafts @ 12:30pm @ Millet Public Library.

Saturdays • Make & Take Crafts @ 12:30pm @ Millet Public Library.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch #229 Open House from 4pm – 11pm.

Note: This space is reserved for registered, non-profit charities and non-profit community events. We will publish these events for at least the 2 publication weeks prior to the event, it submitted in time and if space allows. This space is NOT for advertising paid events.

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Leduc region excluded from federal EI improvements

BY AMELIA NAISMITH THE PIPESTONE FLYER In what is being called a “disheartening” move by the federal government, the Leduc region has been excluded from receiving improved employment insurance (EI) benefits promised with Liberal’s new budget.

A joint City of Leduc/Leduc County press release states: “Communities excluded from the improved EI benefit within the Leduc region include: Leduc County (Nisku and New Sarepta), Leduc, Beaumont, Calmar, Devon, Thorsby and Warburg. The Leduc region is also home to the Leduc-Nisku industrial business parks – which together, form the largest energy industrial park in Canada and the second largest in North America.”

Leduc County mayor John Whaley says while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated his reasons for not including the Leduc region he is dismayed at the decision.

Also in the press release, Whaley says he continues to believe the region should be included in areas receiving the improvements.

“Nisku and communities in the Leduc region have historically been largely employed by the energy and

Leduc County mayor John Whaley manufacturing sectors,” said Whaley in the release. “As a result of the current economic climate, our businesses

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“Leduc County is built on the heart, soul and work ethic of our ratepayers and that of the region where many of the employees of the Nisku Industrial park reside. We have survived economic downturns in the past and through good governance, sound financial management and regional cooperation we will do so again,” he said in an interview with the Pipestone Flyer.

When asked his thoughts on the region boundaries and how they fit with the amount of commuting people in Alberta do for work Whaley said that is a topic that would better be set before the Government of Canada.

Whaley added if there are to be any consequences stemming from this decision the Liberal Party will feel it in the next election, as it will be up to the voters to make their feelings evident.

The Government of Canada separated Alberta into four EI Economic Regions: Calgary, Edmonton, northern Alberta and southern Alberta. The Leduc region is included in the EI Economic Region of Edmonton. According to the federal government, the unemployment rate for the EI Economic Region of Edmonton has increased over the past year from 4.9 per cent to 6.8 per cent.

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BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER Those gathered at Leduc’s Wingate Hotel Mar. 31 learned that many in the community are working to stop domestic violence, an often-underestimated problem in Alberta.

Riseup House, a non-profit society with the mission of, through counseling, support and education, bringing hope and healing to women impacted by domestic abuse and both educating and empowering communities to end that abuse, hosted some expert speakers about domestic violence in the Leduc region as part of their annual general meeting.

Board chair Erna Carter welcomed everyone to the

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meeting that featured a number of local officials in the audience. Carter stated local RCMP commander Insp. Kevin Kunetzki, Cst. Bridget Avis and Leduc Victim Services coordinator Laura Barnes were all going to describe their efforts to deal with domestic violence in the county and city of Leduc and surrounding area.

Insp. Kunetzki The commander said he wanted to speak about the stats and policies the RCMP have in place to address domestic violence.

Kunetzki showed a chart describing domestic violence incidents in both city and county of Leduc; the city numbers had declined a bit while rural numbers hadn’t changed much over the five years shown.

Kunetzki stated the massive population increase the Leduc area has experienced may have affected the city numbers. But overall, he said he was happy.

“I’m optimistic… we might actually be heading in the right direction,” said Kunetzki.

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recent Leduc city/county police priorities survey that asked local residents seven questions. The top three responses were drugs, property crime and impaired driving, but the commander noted domestic violence was also near the top.

Kunetzki said the RCMP already treats domestic violence seriously. He noted that if RCMP get called to a domestic violence situation where there are grounds for a charge, there

will be little discretion used. The charges will be laid.

Cst. Avis Cst. Avis reviews all domestic violence files handled by the city and rural Leduc RCMP. She said if a high risk domestic situation exists she will give all available supports including risk assessments and recommendations for keeping a victim safe as well as monitoring the offender.

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Domestic violence a problem Continued from page 8 Avis is also a member of the family violence prevention team and she said she likes to get into the community to raise awareness around domestic violence issues.

“I love being the domestic violence coordinator,” said Avis. She noted that domestic violence files are the most arduous to handle. Avis also noted she works very closely with other agencies in the region such as FCSS departments and victim services.

Victim Services Barnes spoke next, describing the work victim services does in the community when domestic violence occurs. She said the organization provides support such as helping victims attend court and navigate the court system, write victim impact statements, get restitution and make referrals to other agencies. Victim services also provides some transportation for victims.

She noted it’s important for victim services to maintain contact with victims because it increases the chances for a conviction.

Victim services is also regularly recruiting volunteers for this important work.

Barnes said she’d also like to see the court system upgraded in Leduc area. “My vision is to see family violence court here in the next few years,” she said.

Q and A The audience had a few questions for the guest speakers. Kunetzki answered a question about laying of charges, and confirmed that police investigate and lay charges, and the Crown prosecutor handles it from there.

Kunetzki said sometimes charges are dropped be-

cause the victim changes their mind. “It takes a tremendous amount of courage to see it through that process,” said the commander.

He also made a point about preventing domestic violence before it happens.

He said he likes the Leduc “superhero” campaign that provides education and role models, rather than “scared straight” type methods that don’t seem to make a difference.

Avis noted that some victims of domestic violence are men, and there is no shelter in this region for them.

She also mentioned a “success story” from a recent domestic violence incident. Avis said RCMP, FCSS and other partners were working with a victim of psychological abuse, a difficult situation because there aren’t always grounds for criminal charges. After working with the victim, who has two kids, for a long time the victim got the courage up and left. “And she’s doing amazing,” said Avis.

“She just needed to know she has someone who’s in her corner.”

Carter also took a few minutes to introduce Riseup House’s new executive director Jacqueline Biollo, recently hired.

Pipestone Flyer readers may recognize Biollo’s name from last fall’s federal election. Biollo ran under the Liberal party of Canada banner.

Carter stated Riseup House’s board is very excited about the new executive director and the chance to stand up for a cause she strongly believes in.

Biollo said she’s looking forward to bringing more awareness to the community regarding domestic violence.

Leduc Rural Crime Watch Association Annual General Meeting Notice Tuesday, April 12, 2016 7:00 pm at the Leduc Telford House

• Poster Contest Awards • Review Financial Statement • Election of Officers Guest speaker from Leduc “RCMP Community Policing” Other business properly brought before the meeting Executive director Jacqueline Biollo

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DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

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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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COUNTY OF WETASKIWIN ALDER FLATS LAGOON EXPANSION: SE 5-46-7-W5M Plan 1522051, Block 1, Lot 2. This is a discretionary use as specified by Section 1.3 (i) of Schedule B, Land Use By-law 94/54, amended by By-Law 15/10.

Development Permit #D16/046 MOVED IN 1.520 SQ. FT. MANUFACTURED HOME (2011): NE 4-46-7-W5M. This is a discretionary use as specified by Section 1.3 (a) of Schedule B, Land Use By-law 94/54, amended by By-Law 15/10.

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

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 686 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, ANY PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE AFFECTED BY THIS DECISION MAY SERVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF APPEAL, ALONG WITH PRESCRIBED FEE OF $150.00 TO:

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WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS OF THE FIRST DATE OF THIS NOTICE.

NOTICE TO COUNTY RESIDENTS

MEETING DATE CHANGE – Council General April 19th, 2016

The next Agicultural Service Board meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building, located 1.6 kilometres west of Wetaskiwin on Highway 13, as follows:

Please note that the April 19th, 2016 Council General Meeting Date has been re-scheduled to April 26th, 2016. The Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m., at the County Administration Building, located 1.6 kilometres west of Wetaskiwin on Highway 13.

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

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For more information about eligibility, contact Linda Goltz at the FCSS Winfield office at 780-682-2100.

Pursuant to Section 196(2) of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26.1, 2000, Council Committee meeting dates will be posted in the foyer of the County Administration Building

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: • One (1) New High Flow Compact Track Loader 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, April 20, 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, April 20, 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 780-3616244.

DAVE DEXTRAZE C.E.T. Director of Public Works County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Box 6960 Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2G5 Rural Address: 243019A Hwy 13 www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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 has received an application to amend its Land Use By-Law by rezoning part of the following land, as shown on accompanying map, from Agricultural to Recreational Districting: SE-30-45-22W4M If the proposed rezoning is approved, the applicant intends to apply for a Development Permit for a racetrack on the property. A copy of the Recreational District 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 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2016.

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

ROD HAWKEN Assistant County Administrator County of Wetaskiwin No.10

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 has received an application to amend its Land Use By-Law by rezoning part of the following land, as shown on accompanying map, from Agricultural to Recreational Districting: SE 6-47-1-W4M Plan 4234NY Lot A The applicant intends to continue the operation of a summer camp in the appropriate Recreational district. A copy of the Recreational District 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 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2016.

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

ROD HAWKEN Assistant County Administrator County of Wetaskiwin No.10

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 has received an application to amend its Land Use By-Law by rezoning part of the following land, as shown on accompanying map, from Urban Commerical to Urban Residential Districting: NE 10-46-6-W5M Plan 9220310 Lot 2 The applicant is no longer using this property as a commercial lot and for tax reasons is wishing to make this a residentially assessed lot. A copy of the Urban Residential District 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 1:45 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2016.

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

ROD HAWKEN - Assistant County Administrator County of Wetaskiwin No.10

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that th t under d authority th it off Sections 22, 24, 230 and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26.1 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 and amendments thereto, it is the intention of the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 to seek input regarding the introduction of a by-law whereby the undeveloped road within SW 30-47-24W4M Plan 9123606, Block 2, Lot 1 for the purpose of closing and consolidating all that portion of undeveloped road allowance located south of the above mentioned property on Township Road 474 (approximately 440 metres between SW 30-47-24-W4M and NW 19-47-24W4M). The existing physical road is to be surveyed and registered at a later date.

Before proceeding further with the proposed closure, Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers, County Administration Office, 1.6 kilometres west of Wetaskiwin on Highway 13, on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at which any person claiming to be affected by the proposed closure may ask questions or make their views known.

Documents pertaining to the proposed closure and consolidation may be viewed at the County Administration Office.

Passage of the by-law will be subject to the approval of the Minister of Transportation and Utility companies in the Province of Alberta.

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

ROD HAWKEN - Assistant County Administrator County of Wetaskiwin No.10

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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 several parcels within the Hamlet of Gwynne, as shown on the accompanying map.

Part of NE 24-46-23-W4M As the County is in the process of reviewing all Hamlet boundaries, the County’s intent is to ensure all properties within the Hamlet boundaries are properly zoned and comply with the County’s current Land Use By-Law. Before proceeding further with the proposal, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected by the proposed rezonings may ask questions or make their views known. A copy of the proposed zonings outlining permitted and discretionary uses can be obtained from the County office.

The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, County Office, 1.6 kilometres west of Wetaskiwin on Highway 13, at 11:45 a.m., Thursday, April 14, 2016. Written submissions will be accepted up to the time of the hearing and should be addressed to the undersigned at the County Office.

ROD HAWKEN Assistant County Administrator County of Wetaskiwin No.10

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 has been asked to adopt an Area Structure because access to the existing farm supply and convenience store, retail gas pumps and card lock fueling station at Falun is not satisfactory. The Co-op proposes to construct a replacement card lock facility at the intersection of Highway 13 and Highway 795, a mile east of Falun, as shown on the accompanying map.

NE 11-46-27-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.

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, April 14, 2016.

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) 352-3321.

ROD HAWKEN Assistant County Administrator County of Wetaskiwin No.10

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 11 residential lots as shown on the accompanying map.

S1/2 SW 4-47-24-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.

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, April 14, 2016.

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) 352-3321.

ROD HAWKEN Assistant County Administrator County of Wetaskiwin No.10

DOG CONTROL BYLAW 2015/03 The County of Wetaskiwin maintains two full time Dog Control/Bylaw Enforcement Officers to respond to complaints regarding dogs. Officers deal with dog complaints ranging from an owner who is missing their dog, a dog that is at large, barking complaints, nuisance dogs, etc.

The majority of calls received by Dog Control Officers involve dogs at large or collecting of strays. Dogs seized by Officers are housed at the Wetaskiwin Animal Clinic or at Davis Veterinary Services. The veterinarian clinic attempts to locate the owners of the dogs through tattoos or micro-chips that have been implanted on the dog. If you would like to take the dog to a veterinarian please call the Dog Control Officer prior to bringing them to the clinic so the officer can retrieve the proper information on the dog.

Returning a dog to their owner is made much simpler and quicker if dogs have a form of identification on them, whether it is a tag, tattoo, chip or all three. Often, if a tag is found on the dog and it contains their owners name and number they can be returned home without the help of Dog Control Officers and a veterinarian.

And don’t forget to spay and neuter your dogs! It is a positive step towards reducing the number of dogs running as strays and the amount of shelter dogs.

Please remember it is an offence to allow your dog to run at large off the premises of it’s owner, as well as allowing your dog(s) to excessively bark or howl under the County of Wetaskiwin No.10 “Dog Control Bylaw”.

If your dog has gone missing or you would like to report a complaint, please call the Dog Control/ Bylaw Enforcement Officer’s line at 780-352-3321 ext. 2289 or the 24/7 Dog Control Complaint Line at 780-361-6110.

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BY AMELIA NAISMITH THE PIPESTONE FLYER The milk may be gone but when the empty jugs can bring you thousands of dollars there is definitely no reason to cry.

The New Sarepta Agricultural Society held its 15 annual jugspiel on March 26 and, as it has

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BY AMELIA NAISMITH THE PIPESTONE FLYER An all-inclusive fire ban has been set across Leduc County, beginning April 1.

Leduc County fire chief Darrell Flemming says the dry weather conditions and persistent winds has dried out the land in is causing fire hazard concerns.

“Because of the lack of snow we got in the winter time and not a lot of rain this spring, it’s pretty dry out there,” said Flemming.

“This is a vulnerable time for us,” he added.

The county-wide fire ban prohibits open fires, campfires, fires used for cooking or warmth, burning barrels and fireworks. While under the fire ban

Leduc County’s Fire Guardians are forbidden from issuing fire permits and all previously issued permits are suspended.

The fire ban does not apply to fires contained in cooking and heating appliances fueled by liquid fuel.

Flemming says in the past fire bans typically begin around the May long weekend but with the early fall and lack of snow dryness is a major concern.

Flemming says for the county, fire season begins April 1 and the provincial fire season begins earlier in March and fire bans had already been placed in protected areas of the province.

The county has already experienced a few outdoor fires and Flemming says had there been more a fire ban would have already been implemented.

Team Whatever Works Chris Knight, Jim Helsby, Tim Kennedy and Trevor Harmider - won the winners final at the 15th annual New Sarepta Agricultural Society Jugspiel on March 26. The jugspiel event partially serves as a fundraiser for the New Sarepata Elementary School.

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to go skiing and swimming and field trips,” said Murch.

In the past the school has also hosted artists and bullying awareness presentations with money raised by P.I.I.E. Jugspiel results: Winner finals winner: team Whatever Works – Chris Knight, Jim Helsby, Tim Kennedy and Trevor Harmider Loser finals winner: team VIP Squad – Kathy Kramer, Rick Kramer, Leeanne Meunier and Vic Swiredowski Best team name: I Swept With Your Wife Bessed dressed: Hop To It

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