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Left to right: Shanna Reichert, Kayla Hammer, Edmonton-Wetaskiwin MP Mike Lake, Taryn Froese, Philip Rocha. The student employees received certificates for helping the Millet Museum preserve and promote Canada’s history during an MP Tea at the Central Alberta Railway Museum July 19.

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Left to right: Craig Dworschak, Deirdra Cutarm, Edmonton-Wetaskiwin MP Mike Lake, Paige Williams, Wetaskiwin and District Heritage Museum collections manager Alana Jansen. The student employees received certificates for helping preserve and promote Canada’s history during an MP Tea at the Central Alberta Railway Museum, July 19.

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Jason Kay (left) and Allison Fraser (right) both student employees at the Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre received awards for doing their part to make Canada’s energy history more engaging to visitors of all ages, July 19. The ceremony was held during an MP Tea with Edmonton-Wetaskiwin MP Mike Lake at the Central Alberta Railway Museum.

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Friends of Reynolds Alberta Museum curatorial assistant Madison Nickle (right) was awarded a certificate helping preserve and promote Canada’s history. The awards ceremony took place during an MP Tea with Edmonton-Wetaskiwin MP Mike Lake at the Central Alberta Railway Museum July 19.

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Sara Fraser, who works at the Leduc Grain Elevator was awarded a certificate for helping promote and preserve Canada’s history at a MP Tea at the Central Alberta Railway Museum, July 19.

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Thieves like the pool too

Stu Salkeld

Amelia Naismith

Pipestone Flyer

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER It seems like a regular occurrence that police contact the media with warnings about theft at recreation facilities and the misfortune that can sometimes befall guests.

In the world of theft, swimming pools, gyms and other recreational facilities appear to be high on the hit list. It’s not unusual to hear on a regular basis about all sorts of valuables being stolen from lockers at recreational facilities.

THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT CRIME IS THROUGH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION. Although critics often wonder how thieves can get into and out of such places without being caught, keep in mind places like washrooms, change rooms and tub areas either have few cameras and staff due to privacy concerns, or cannot have electronic surveillance at all due to environmental considerations like moisture.

But the best way to prevent crime is through education and prevention. Anyone who attends recreational facilities should

automatically be aware that thieves target such areas.

Don’t make it easy for the thieves.

RCMP recently provided some very good advice to prevent theft at recreation facilities and make a thief’s job very difficult: Thieves typically feed off of crimes of opportunity. To reduce the risk of your valuables being targeted consider these tips. Bring only the items you require when visiting the recreational centre. Where necessary to have your wallet, cell phone, keys or other such items, utilize the lockers which are located in plain view of staff and users of the centre. You may also consider keeping such valuables with you either on your person or close by in a backpack or gym bag where you can keep an eye on your belongings. Credit cards, cash, jewelry and other such valuables should be left at home, bringing only what is necessary for your trip to the centre.

Good advice.

Counterfeit is alive and well RCMP in Alberta noted last week that counterfeiting is alive and well despite the fancy polymer bank notes Canada is famous for.

According to a police press release, “RCMP and GIS would like the public to be aware of an increase in the usage of coun-

terfeit currency in the City of Airdrie.

Specifically $50 and $100 Canadian bills have been used, often targeting small businesses.

“The RCMP ask that business owners take the steps to check currency and call the RCMP if they suspect counterfeits. Business owners have a right to refuse any currency they suspect to be counterfeit.”

Counterfeiters tend to pass large bills, such as $100 notes, and then attempt to purchase something relatively cheap with it, like a bottle of pop or $20 gift card. Then they receive authentic money as change.

Much ado was made when the new polymer bills were introduced in 2011 and onwards, touting the fact the plastic notes were counterfeit proof. It’s always a mistake to underestimate criminals (some years back the provincial government thought it could outwit thieves with Alberta’s new credit cardstyle driver’s licenses which were said to be “copy-proof”… so the thieves simply broke into registry offices and stole the license-making machines). It wasn’t long after the bills were introduced, by 2013, that criminals had already been trying to fake the money, including clear windows in the paper.

Apparently some of the coun-

terfeit money found in Alberta recently was simply photocopied paper that had been cut apart with a clear plastic insert added, Some of the counterfeit is amateurish, as recent bills have shown. But some of the counterfeit showing up in British Columbia by 2013 was rather professionally made. Sgt. Diana McDaniel of the New Westminster police was quoted in local media as describing counterfeit bills as “very well done.”

SOME OF THE COUNTERFEIT IS AMATEURISH, AS RECENT BILLS HAVE SHOWN. Some of the best security features the polymer bank notes have include raised ink in multiple places, the large clear window, a metallic symbol in the window, a maple leaf border around the window, a metallic portrait in the window and transparent leaves in the window.

If you want to see the security features explained in detail, go to the Bank of Canada’s website and do a search for “security features.”

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Opinion Sad to say, but lock up your stuff

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER If you can believe it, it’s already been well over a year since I took over as editor of The Pipestone Flyer. I just want to thank all of you readers who call, write in, drop by or flag me down on the street to tell me you enjoy and look forward to reading our paper.

One of the things I did shortly after moving to Wetaskiwin was begin looking for a new motorcycle. It became clear after looking at Kijiji, lots of people felt their older bikes with 30,000 kms on them were certainly made of pure gold. I like to think I’m a pretty decent detective, and after doing some research it became clear buying a brand new bike was the best option as the price between 30,000 kms and zero kms was actually quite close.

Anyhoo, I bought a 2014 Honda CBR 500r, what you’d call a relaxed sportbike.

I got an excellent deal on it, and it’s not expensive to insure.

Insurance is sort of the topic of this column. How to prevent something negative happening to your property.

My bike is now slightly over one year old, and it’s been keyed twice. Someone scratched the fuel tank deeply on two separate occasions (through the coating, the enamel, the paint and into the metal, so no accident and likely not a kid playing around) which happened overnight while parked at home. I’m reasonably sure I know who did it, but the police can’t investigate or lay charges based on a hunch.

So now I do the best I can to ensure my property is secure.

The most important security feature I have is my parking location. I park the bike immediately next to my townhouse bay window, so when I look out (it seems like I look out every 10 minutes) the bike is only about 10 inches away from me.

Since it’s so close, if anyone is there taking or moving the bike, I can hear them from inside.

Second, I purchased a 24-hour security camera. Cameras are much easier to use

now, as miniaturization allows small, affordable cameras that have night recording capability. The camera I bought has at least a 50 foot range with wide angle, even at night and sits only about three or four feet from the bike.

The image it records at night is amazingly clear, more than enough to use as evidence in court. The camera plugs into a small receiver I purchased for $20 off eBay, which can record onto an SD memory card (like the one in your digital camera), and the card I use holds 48 hours of video. Then you just plug the receiver into the laptop, and presto. I mounted the camera inside my home, so vandals can’t get it, and it’s quite visible so they know they’re the star of the show; I don’t bother setting it for “motion detection,” I let the camera record everything that happens 24-hours a day. The only mistake I made was paying $100 for the camera; the same camera is available on eBay for about $16.

Third, I bought two chrome-plated tow chains with two Brinks 11,000 pound laminated padlocks. Now, I’m not completely stupid. I know chains and locks can be cut, even though I’m told the chrome makes the chain more difficult to cut and rust-proof as well. But I have one chain running into both tires on the bike then padlocked together, and the second chain running through one tire and through several patio rungs nearby, then padlocked to the first chain. Anyone who cuts the chains or locks is going to spend some time and make a lot of noise. A lot of noise. Likely, clever thieves will see all this primitive technology and realize the risk of getting caught is too high.

Lastly, the bike itself has a steering lock. It wouldn’t prevent two thieves from picking up the bike and carrying it away, but at least one thief would have a bit of trouble with it.

Sad to say, but for those of us who work for a living you have to do what’s necessary to protect your property.

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

Hanging out with friends in summer creates perfect moments

BY TREENA MIELKE BLACK PRESS Fireworks! Parades! Rodeos and backyard birthday parties.

Music that makes you want to dance and just be happy and warm nights wrapped in velvet and star studded skies that stretch onto forever.

It must be summer.

I was so excited about summer. In celebration of the season, and with a little help from my friends, I transformed my winter white deck into a flower-coated wonder. When we were finished, tons of flowers peeked out here, there and everywhere, almost hiding the less than attractive chipped white paint.

I planted scarlet geraniums because I love them and petunias, pansies and some other little yellow sunshiny things because I knew I could grow to love them, also.

I planted strawberry plants and a whole lot of herbs, vowing to learn which dishes the herbs should be used in, instead of simply throwing handfuls into everything

I cooked and hoping for the best like I did last year.

I scrubbed the barbecue shiny clean.

I fed the birds.

Lastly, I bought this great, huge, fire engine red umbrella that promised not only to shield people from the sun and rain, it was guaranteed to make the deck look all uptown and spiffy like, maybe, we were rich or something.

I sat it up carefully, proudly. And there it floated; all majestic and amazing for about two and a half seconds, before a huge gust of wind caught it, sending it sailing over the railing like a somewhat inebriated Mary Poppins.

As the great Scottish poet Robbie Burns so aptly said, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.”

I cried, but briefly, because I had to go to work and, anyway, stuff happens.

My husband said it would probably only

take an half hour or so and he could fix it, using parts of the old frayed umbrella that we had inherited from his mother when we were young and used to inherit stuff from her.

Well, I said nothing, but to my knowledge, half hour jobs do not exist.

But, due to perseverance and many unprintable words on my husband’s part, the thing finally did fly again and all was good.

And now here we are on a summer’s night with only a 60 per cent chance of rain and we are about to have a party.

I have it all planned.

Well, I don’t actually.

But, it was a day in summer and I was sitting outside, in the back behind my office, letting the sun seep into my very soul, when I decided tonight was the night for a party.

So I sent out invitations to all my friends

who are contacts on my phone before my phone finally died from so much activity.

And, guess what? Surprise! They are all coming!

And once again, I’m excited.

Here it is summer and we have this red umbrella that promises to shield us all from sun and rain, whatever happens (according to the radio, it will mostly likely be rain).

And we have flowers and there will be food and there will be music.

But, mostly there will be friends.

And, really, in the long run, that is what is most important, anyway.

For me, for you and for all of us.

And in summer, the definition of perfection might not be hanging out with friends on a wooden deck where flowers, in all their glory, are showing their lovely faces, and the night is soft and warm like velvet around us, but it’s very close.

It’s magic, really!

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

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Density issues still surround Capital Region Board

BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER What does the future of the Capital Region look like? In 20 to 30 years, is this entire region going to be an Edmonton suburb?

The Capital Region Board, which includes Edmonton and the group of municipalities surrounding it on all sides, recently approved new residential density targets that, in essence, describe how many neighbours each future resident of various areas will have in the future.

“New density targets approved by the Capital Region Board today will support the compact growth required as the Edmonton Metropolitan Region doubles in population in the next 30 years,” stated a July 14 press release from the CRB. Density rates essentially govern where growth occurs in the future because, if a certain number of people moving into the region can be calculated and combined with the number allowed per hectare, it becomes obvious how much new land is needed to make everyone happy.

The term “compact” may be relative, as Leduc County mayor John Whaley said he was actually looking for tighter density, rather than what seemed like urban municipalities pushing for looser numbers.

Did Leduc County have as much input into the population density numbers as the municipality would’ve liked? According to Whaley, “Yes and no,” he said by phone from the county office July 20.

“It’s a first step towards putting some sort of limits on it. I don’t think they’ve gone far enough. But it’s a first step.”

Whaley said he answered that way because the process seemed rushed. He noted the process hummed right along apparently because of a CRB desire to have the density numbers and other information in the Growth Plan 2.0 ready to submit to the provincial government by October while Whaley said he sees reasons to slow down. “I’d like for everyone to be on the same page,” said Whaley, suggesting “pressing the pause button” off on the plan until New Years.

“There should be a true consensus in the region before we move forward.”

Whaley noted he voted in favour of higher residential densities in future communities surrounding Edmonton, which would be new subdivisions and other developments in places like Leduc County and the City of Leduc. He added that his vote was aimed to keeping Edmonton’s south side at a 50 rate (see chart).

Whaley said he was also in favour of higher density rates for Leduc County, say 35 to 40, his reasoning being that if farmland has to be taken out of production for residential growth, then it should be at the highest possible density to prevent sprawl.

This also makes infrastructure dollars go farther as the closer people and amenities are to each other, the less infrastructure needs to be built. “We’ve got to stop the sprawl,” said Whaley.

The mayor also noted the municipality of

Mayor John Whaley Fort Saskatchewan proposed reducing the densities by five; eight rural municipalities voted against this, but the motion passed.

Whaley made a good point by stating a finger is often pointed at rural municipalities accusing them of condemning sprawl, but employing it when convenient. “Rurals have to stop sprawl too,” said Whaley, citing examples like residential subdivisions and country residential acreages that often restrict urban ability to grow.

How do these limits affect Leduc County residents? The mayor noted grandfathering is the watchword, so these limits affect future developments, not current ones. “They will not have to conform to these new density targets,” said Whaley. He noted the new targets could take 20 to 30 years to mature.

The mayor also noted that he suspects the large urban centres like Edmonton are awakening to the issue of sprawl. “I can sense it,” he said. “I can feel it.” The mayor noted urban planning is like a train running down a track, not necessarily easy to stop or even slow down. But he feels urban centres are realizing urban sprawl’s negative effects.

CRB board chair Nolan Crouse was more

ebullient about the agreement. “I am proud of what we accomplished here today,” said Crouse in a press release July 14. “We have agreed to targets for land use many years out, which, as per the CRB mandate, set the conditions for the continuing prosperity of the Region in the future.

“It’s critical to remember the effects of these changes may not be felt for at least 15- 20 years. We have plans in place for most of the land we need for the foreseeable future. These targets establish the pattern of how we know we must build going forward.”

Whaley also stated he wants the CRB to debate at their next meeting the idea of slowing down the growth plan process in order to examine input from a CRB mayor’s group, the Metro Mayors Alliance. The mayor’s group has been working with urban planning expert Brad Stelfox, who is also considered an expert on urban sprawl and Whaley said the mayors have really heard some interesting information that could benefit the growth plan “Otherwise, we’re going to make decisions, go to the minister, think everyone is happy… they’re not,” added Whaley.

House for Sale to be Moved #1. 1978 log house, approx.

1,826 ft2.

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, log home with vaulted ceilings. The entry area, kitchen and bathroom all have tile flooring, dining room and living room have hardwood flooring. The dining room and living room share a custom stone faced fireplace which extends to the ceiling.

#2. Chain Link Fence Approx. 360 metres of chain link fence, 6 ft tall. Still installed, buyer must dismantle.

#3. Metal Shed Approx. 16’ X 8’ steel shed

All buildings will be sold by sealed bid.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 4pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.

No fax or email bids will be accepted.

Open House: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 from 3pm – 8pm & Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 10am to 3pm.

Mail bids to: Capital Power “Building Sale” Box 20, Site 2, RR1, Warburg, Alberta, T0C 2T0

Contacts: Jennifer Tkachuk, 780-969-8706 (jtkachuk@capitalpower.com) or George Greenhough, 780-969-8618 (ggreenhough@capitalpower.com) for more information or to receive an illustrated bid package.

Location: West side of RR31, south of Twp 502 Legal address: SE 11-50-3 W5 Municipal address: 50128 RR31 Buildings can be viewed: • Wednesday, August 3, 2016 from 3pm – 8pm • Saturday, August 6, 2016 from10am – 3pm

HOUSE MUST BE MOVED BY MARCH 1, 2017

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Canine weekend

SPLASH Wetaskiwin 2016!

Bouncy Castles Food Vendors Vendor Market Dry Zone Kids Zone and

It was a great day Saturday, July 16 to take the dog for a ride on Pigeon Lake.

Photo by Stu Salkeld

FARM AUCTION FOR Ray NORMANDEAU of Alder Flats, AB

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Saturday, August 6th, 2016 @ 11:00 AM

Directions: At the Junction of Hwy#13 & Hwy#22, South on Hwy#22 8.5 km (West Side of Highway) OR from Rocky Mountain House, North on Hwy#22 55 km (West Side of Highway) WATCH FOR SIGNS

DODGE TRUCK & RECREATION:

**2009 Dodge Ram 3500 HD Dually Resistol Truck - Mega Cab, 6.7 Cummins Turbo Diesel, Auto, 4x4, Short Box, Fully Load c/w Sunroof, ONLY 67570 km - LIKE NEW ALWAYS KEPT INDOORS **2007 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer - 3 Slides, Satellite Finder, Fully Loaded - EXCELLENT CONDITION LIKE NEW **1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 Quad - 4x4, Winch, Dual Sensing Engine Braking System, ONLY 2150 miles EXCELLENT CONDITION **1984 Honda Big Red Trike **2 - Kid’s Go Carts

TRACTORS & MACHINERY:

August 6th @ 11:00 AM

**Allis Chalmers “D17” Tractor Series IV c/w 18.4x28 Tires, All Original & Always Shedded VERY NICE **McCormick “M” Tractor c/w 12x38 Tires **Massey “44” Tractor c/w 18.4x30 Tires **New Holland 479 Haybine **IHC 430 Square Baler - Always Shedded **Allis Chalmers 10’ Disc **John Deere 3 Bottom Plow **Bale Stooker **Bale Forks **7 - 3’ Diamond Harrows c/w Drawbar **Harrow Drawbar **5 Wheel Side Delivery Hay Rake **4 - 12’ Gates

GREENHOUSE, LAWN & GARDEN:

August 27. 2016

Wetaskiwin Recreation Grounds

**10’x16’ Greenhouse c/w Metal Frame & Metal Skids (Can’t be moved until the Fall) - VERY WELL BUILT **2005 JD DODGE TRUCK & RECREATION: L111 Automatic Hydrostatic 42”/20hp Riding Lawnmower VERY NICE SHAPE & ALWAYS SHEDDED **Craftsman 30”/18hp Transaxle Riding Lawnmower c/w P/T Rototiller **MTD 42”/14.5hp Riding Lawnmower **Honda Rear Tine Garden Tiller **John Deere 10P P/T 2 Wheel Lawn Trailer **Small P/T 2 Wheel Lawn Trailer **Quad Blade **Allis Chalmers 410 Hydrostatic Riding Lawnmower - FOR PARTS

Tickets Now Available Early Bird $10 August 6th @ 11:00 AM Regular $15

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Millet Hornets come home with medals from Provincials SUBMITTED BY MILLET HORNETS

The Millet Hornets are (back row left to right) head coach Merle Neufeld, Cody Trent, Matthew Tooke, Hailey Sych, Brody Broome, Graeme Hampton, Austin Mahan, assistant coach Tim Vant, assistant coach Shaun Howard (front row left to right), Aidan Bustin, Clark Vant, Evan Frenzel-Neufeld, Sam Howard and Kian Paish-Dowling.

Photos by Tim Vant

After an action packed weekend, Millet’s Pee Wee Hornet team placed third in Provincial Tier 1 A Championships.

Tier 1 A Provincials were held in Clive. This past weekend with participating teams being Jasper, Clive, High Prairie, Rocky

Mountain House, St. Paul and Millet.

Millet’s Pee Wee team has had a very successful season going undefeated in CUB league play taking Gold at Tier 1 A Finals in Leduc. They then entered a tournament in Blackfalds the weekend of June 24, 25, and 26 and took the bronze medal.

Then on to Provincials starting the weekend of July 9 and 10 in Red Deer, the Hornets won all three games. The following weekend, July 16 and 17, they again won all three games in Rocky Mountain

House putting them in Tier 1 to compete in Clive.

The team practiced three nights a week, often for four hours at a time, with only the darkness forcing them to stop. They were determined to work hard and win.

We are very proud of the kids for giving it their all in Clive, showing their talent and huge small town heart. A big thank you goes out to the coaches, parents, players, and Millet Minor Baseball for their time and support for our Pee Wee team. Way to go Hornets!

After an action packed weekend, Millet’s Pee Wee Hornet team placed third in Provincial Tier 1 A Championships.

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Crystal clear waters at Pigeon Lake defy explanation SUBMITTED BY PIGEON LAKE RENEWAL LEAGUE While Alberta Health Services reports there are already 21 Alberta lakes with shore sludge and blue-green algae blooms, Pigeon Lake is boasting clean beaches and unspoiled water. Remembering last year’s unprecedented algae blooms, Ian Rawlinson, chair of community action group the PLRL, admits the situation is not “readily explainable.”

Nature clearly is contributing, he admits, “perhaps through cloudy skies and winds, but that’s not the complete answer because heavy rains carry pollutants into the lake and warm water (now near 20 degrees C for weeks) would normally contribute to blooms.” Rawlinson is convinced that citizen initiatives like the cleaning of shorelines, diverting runoff, avoiding fertilizers and installing a public sewer system are making a difference. He also reported possible future aids through current research regarding natures “algae food chain consumption the mechanical skimming of blooms and the use of iron or the natural Australian compound “Phoslock.”

“We are absolutely entering a new era of hope,” suggested Rawlinson, the water

is clear, sandy beaches are pristine, lake crowds are increasing, properties are selling, the fishing is great and revitalized provincial parks are now among the best in the province.” “We will enjoy these great conditions now,” the PLRG chairman added “as we continue to work with nature, the government and the citizens until water clarity is a permanent condition.”

Crystal Clear Waters Ian Rawlinson chairs a citizen’s “league” formed in August of last year to “pursue aggressive remediation solutions for a distressed lake.” Since that time they “have pushed and partnered with governments and citizens alike and initiated or promoted a number of possible contributors to the current clear water at Pigeon Lake” The PLRL stated 57 per cent of the algae production comes from the lakebed itself and for the first time, winter accumulations on the shores were cleaned through organized resident initiatives. One south shore community alone, picked, loaded and hauled away 120 cubic yards of “algae mats,” 12 single axel dump trucks.

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Through new laws and education, almost all residents have discontinued the use of phosphorous loaded fertilizers and some are avoiding lawns in favor of planting water-filtering florae.

South shore residents will soon have a public sewer system and the planning process and publicity has residents better educated about septic tanks and fields and the dumping of “grey water” and other pollutants.

Rawlinson’s group has spent the last 11 months both “advocating and educating” and they have actively promoted the above initiatives and six more in a

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Among the Action Plans promising strategies are from a coalition, the Alliance of Pigeon Lake Municipalities (APLM) who are fostering two studies by the U of A, one that could lead to a “food chain balance” for better natural algae destruction, and one using iron products.

There is also a very promising Australian compound Phoslock that inhibits algae production with recent good results at Henderson Lake near Lethbridge. Another possibility is the mechanical skimming of late summer algae blooms from the surface, with one resident offering to purchase an “algae harvester.”

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Leduc Antique Days

Members of the Western Canadian Blacksmith’s Guild were at the antique exposition July 23 promoting the traditional craft of blacksmithing.

Tractor pulls were very popular at the Leduc West Antique Society Annual Exposition July 23. Hal Lougheed of Sherwood Park was pulling well, and was in second place when pictured.

The antique exposition featured dozens and dozens of antique vehicles, ranging from tractors to trucks including vehicles from the Alberta chapter of the American Truck Historical Society.

Among the busiest activities at the Leduc West Antique Society Annual Exposition July 23 was the petting zoo.

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Development Permit #D16/173 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE (Park Model 12’ x 40’), Shed (10’ x15’), & Deck (10’ x 30’): SW 25-45-1-W5M Plan. 1424259 Block 2 Lot 9. This is a discretionary use as specified by Section 9.3 (a) of Schedule B, Land Use By-law 94/54, amended by By-Law 15/10.

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

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 686 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, ANY PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE AFFECTED BY THIS DECISION MAY SERVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF APPEAL, ALONG WITH PRESCRIBED FEE OF $150.00 TO: FRANK COUTNEY, SECRETARY TO THE DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD COUNTY OF WETASKIWIN NO. 10, P.O. BOX 6960 WETASKIWIN, ALBERTA T9A 2G5 WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS OF THE FIRST DATE OF THIS NOTICE.

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BY STU SALKELD THE PIPESTONE FLYER A talented Leduc singer-songwriter made a major mark at the Calgary Stampede this year.

Julia Vos won the Nashville Star North annual competition held at what’s called the world’s largest outdoor exposition.

“It’s been a pretty whirlwind week or so,” said Vos by phone July 21.

She noted it was the third time she’s entered the Nashville talent competition at the stampede, and has been in the top six before. The same thing happened this time, until she had the opportunity to sing two more songs. Then the announcement was made for third, second and first place; when they got to first place, they said Vos’ name. continued on page 15

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Leduc woman makes mark at Calgary Stampede... continued from page 14 “I almost couldn’t believe it,” she said. Some of the prizes she received for first place included cash, a recording session with MCC Records in Calgary, time with songwriter Jake Matthews, a photo shoot and a trip to the Country Music Awards.

On top of that, Vos got to perform her own set the last Saturday of stampede, which she said was very exciting.

“I just remember being terrified,” said Vos. “You just are so grateful and scared at the same time.

“The second you get out there, you just can’t be scared.”

Vos’ musical pedigree is considerable and well known in the area. Originally from Pigeon Lake, she said music and singing ahs been part of her life, “Probably since I can remember.” Vos said her family was very active singing and making music at family gatherings, church and many other places. She and her family performed under the name Vos Family Singers. She attended Christ the Redeemer School in Leduc.

Since then, Vos has attended U of A but is now at Sheridan College pursuing a music-based education.

“From a young age I’ve had a passion for country music,” she added.

During the competition, Vos performed at the preliminaries Saturday July 9, then finals Monday July 11 held in the Nashville North tent. After capturing the top spot Vos received prizes worth over $10,000, including a trip to London, Ontario to watch the Country Music Awards and a 30 minute performance on the Nashville North Stage on July 16.

Vos earned first place, followed by Tracy Bone and Alex Ezeta.

According to the Stampede website, the annual Nashville North Star competition gives 10 aspiring artists a chance to showcase their talent, and maybe even launch their music career. Competitors submit a one-minute entry video for the chance to perform in front of thousands at Nashville North.

Want to hear Vos’ music? You can listen to her original song “Let Me Know” (iTunes link: https://itunes.apple. com/ca/album/let-me-know-single/id938545266).

Vos said she loves writing and performing country music and sees a lot more of it in her future. “I always come back to country music,” she added.

Vos got to perform her own set the last Saturday of the Calgary Stampede, which she said was very exciting.

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This includes friends who get into a vehicle with an impaired driver.

But impaired driving, even if a serious injury or death doesn’t occur, can result in many other consequences which have serious effects on lives.

Firstly, an impaired driving conviction in Alberta automatically results in a one year license suspension. Unless you live in a major urban centre with substantial public transit, this license suspension could have disastrous results on your employment., family and personal life.

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Looking at impaired driving convictions in Leduc County in 2015, there were 112 in total. There were also 76 roadside suspensions which were alcohol related, but not criminal code.

This year, up to July 15, Leduc County has seen 57 people charged for impaired driving, which Scott noted is slightly less than the same point last year.

In the City of Leduc 2015, 103 impaired driving convictions occurred with 85 roadside suspensions.

So far this year, 55 persons have been charged with impaired driving.

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