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Stettler Cougar No. 14 Liam McQuay runs back in the snow to join his team in their game against Lindsay Thurber Raiders on Saturday, Oct. 8. Cougars won 20-6, please see our story on page 18.

Wm. E. Hay students receive over $37k worth of scholarships and bursaries at Fall Awards MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER With the Junior High Fall Awards Night on Oct. 3, the Wm. E. Hay Stettler Secondary Campus held its Senior Fall Awards Night on Friday, Oct. 7 for its grades 10-12 students at a packed Performing Arts Centre, with Principal Norbert Baharally being the master of ceremonies for the evening.

Baharally started the evening by welcoming Clearview trustee Dave

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The evening saw students being recognized for their hard work and efforts throughout the year in various fields, with many receiving scholarships and financial awards from local organizations.

Among top honours, the Governor General’s Medal was awarded to LizeMari Bouwer.

Speaking about the awards night, Principal Baharally said, “I’d like to thank and acknowledge the many individuals, families, organizations, and businesses

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He expressed his appreciation for the various service clubs that have been and are involved in providing financial contributions to the school, in the form of scholarships and bursaries.

“We truly appreciate the support they have shown to our school and to our students,” stated Baharally. “In addition, I would like to thank the many presenters for being there on Friday night as we recognized our award winners.” continued on page 5

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Weather doesn’t dent Rowdy Pianos’ attendance STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER Despite the first snowfall of the year and icy roads, the Byemoor Community Hall was packed with people who came out for the Sullivan Lake West Agricultural Society’s fundraiser, the Rowdy Pianos, on Friday, Oct. 7.

The performance, featuring two “dueling pianos,” was

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the icing on the evening that started with cocktails and ran into a delicious, catered supper.

Rebecca Schofer, a member of the society’s board, was one of the main organizers.

“The event went really, really well,” she said. “Everyone seemed to have a lot of fun, the music was great and the food was fabulous.”

The show featured “Chance and Harvey” on pianos, and the duo led the group in sing-alongs, silly gags, rock’n’roll and, of course, duels between the two piano players. The duo went to ridiculous lengths at time to out-do each other, Schofer said.

Though the icy, snowy weather may have deterred a few people from coming to the event, with most people in attendance relatively local, the sold-out show filled the hall.

“All the tables were full,” Schofer said. “I think maybe one or two seats were empty, and that’s it.”

The fundraiser helps keep the society’s agriculture arena up and running, and helps fund events in the community hosted by the society, such as the kids’ carnival and bullarama.

Though Schofer, whose husband Lenard is president

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of the society, said she didn’t know for sure how much money the evening generated after expenses, she believes it will add $4,000-$5,000 to the society’s coffers.

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Chance and Harvey duel each other using their musical skills during the Dueling Pianos show in Byemoor on Friday, Oct. 7.

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7 didn’t mean the education had to stop, and for kids who went to the Stettler Public Library’s Binary Bling and Lego events, education took the form of fun.

The two events, geared towards two different age groups, were part of a program designed to teach STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics — in a fun and engaging way.

The first event, geared toward younger children, was Binary Bling. Children were introduced to the

language of computers, binary code, and taught how to spell their names out using 1s and 0s. After they had figured out their name in binary code, they made sparkly, fun art from the collection of 1s and 0s.

In the afternoon, the slightly older group of kids gathered in the annex at the library to not just play with Lego, but learn to code with it.

Participants — and their parents — worked on creating games on a grid, using computer terms like

“start” and “end.” The grids allowed participants to design their game routes on paper, before transferring it to the dark green Lego mats. There was excitement among the kids, as along with their parents and guardians they picked out their game markers and began to cut out the sheet of commands designed to help them start to think like coders rather than players of a game.

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Dad Tim Proven and son, Mason, work on their game while the Anderson trio, led by mom Sharon, work on theirs. Rowan Anderson, in stripes, and brother Kypton worked with their mom on their side of the table while the Provens worked on theirs, excitedly planning routes and choosing Lego men (and women) as their game pieces.

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One person dead, two in serious condition in Bashaw fire STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER One person is dead and two others are in the hospital after a fire in Bashaw gutted the Bashsaw Motor Inn early on Sunday morning, Oct. 9.

The body of the deceased was found after investigators were able to search through the ruins of the inn after the fire was fully extinguished. The body of the deceased could not be removed from the fire site immediately due to flowing water from a broken main.

An autopsy will be conducted later this week to determine the cause of death, and identity, of the deceased, RCMP said.

The fire broke out around 1:15 a.m. Sunday morning.

Three people were taken to hospital, two in serious condition, and the third, in less serious condition, has been released.

“Fire investigators have not yet determined if the fire was of suspicious origin, and are now establishing if all persons in the hotel at the time of the fire are accounted for,” Sgt. Shawn French said in a press release.

Police and fire investigators are investigating reports of explosions, and will not comment on whether or not the fire is believed to be suspicious.

The loss of the hotel, the only one in Bashaw, is a striking loss for the community. The owners, the Tiwana family, lived in the motel as well, and have been left homeless by the blaze.

Community resident Jackie Northey started a GoFundMe page to help support the Tiwana family, and it can be found at www.gofundme.com/tiwanafamily.

We are here to provide education and support to students and staff: Const. Jon McNickle MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER The 2016-2017 academic year started off with Const. Jon McNickle stationed at the Wm. E. Hay Stettler Secondary

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Wm. E. Hay basketball team headed to Cuba. Back row, from left, Shayna Brower, Tiana Gamroth, Jillian Omoth, Megan Kobi, Baileigh Sorensen, Coach Kim Poapst.

Front row, from left, Brooklyn Perry, Keyonna Derr, Sadie Diegel, Syd Poapst, Jessica Land, Ressa Garez. Missing: Tori Brower and Coach Bob Poapst.

Senior basketball girls’ team head to Cuba in December MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Wm. E. Hay Stettler Secondary Campus’s senior basketball girls’ team has successfully fundraised through various events the past few weeks, making it possible for them to head to Cuba for a week, Dec. 14-21.

The group will be travelling as part of a cultural exchange, training and competition program, based in Havana, Cuba.

According to Coach Kim Poapst, the program is specifically designed to provide coaches and athletes with a combination of competition and training in a warm climate and the opportunity to learn about the culture, history and people of Cuba.

“Participants will meet, train and compete with Cuban student athletes and coaches at Cuban sports facilities and venues arranged by the Cuban Ministries of Sport and Education,” said Poapst. “The team will also have an opportunity to train with Cuban National Program coaches. Competitions are arranged with Cuban athletes of skill levels similar to their Canadian counterparts.”

The team has worked together very hard to bring their fundraising goal to fruition, through bottle drives and other community initiatives, according to Poapst.

“We’d like to thank all the local communities and businesses who have helped us to achieve this,” said Poapst. “We have so many to thank for this opportunity.”

Campus, one of his primary roles being to educate and support both staff and students.

McNickle clarifies that his role is not only to “impose discipline and enforce law and order”, but to work with the school community and to educate and support.

“More than being in the schools for discipline or enforcement purposes, the main focus of my role is to provide education and support to the students and faculty,” said McNickle. “To provide students with a chance to see a police officer in a positive, more friendly, or casual light, so that they realize we are here to help them and not just “to get them” or “take them away” as I often hear adults joke to kids.”

McNickle explained that the message that they are trying to put across and promote is for youth to see the RCMP as people who are there to assist them.

McNickle has already been asked this year to give several presentations in the schools about internet safety, Halloween safety and Youth Criminal Justice Act. “I’ll be instructing the DARE program throughout the year at the various schools, I have also been visiting classrooms and getting in on their activities/lessons,” added McNickle.

McNickle has drafted a poster, which is displayed around the Secondary School campus, listing several Provincial Offences that he feels are most likely to be broken, just for the students to reference and be aware of.

“As far as discipline/enforcement goes, this school year I haven’t yet been asked to assist with any situations as yet,” said McNickle. “That said, the typical things I might be asked to be involved in would be things like traffic offences occurring in and around the school parking lots and students caught with things they shouldn’t have, such as tobacco or alcohol, and to assist the school administrators and faculty with any situation that they see fit to involve me in.”

McNickle said that one area he intends to focus on this year, and in future would be students’ use of tobacco.

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“It is an offence under Alberta’s Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act for anyone under the age of 18 simply to possess any tobacco product in a public place, it is also a separate offence for anyone under the age of 18 to use a tobacco product in public, and there is a third offence specific to use of tobacco products on school property (including parking areas), all of which carry a specified penalty,” stated McNickle. “Further to the legality of it, there are all of the significant health risks that come along with tobacco use, so I see no reason to allow our community’s youth to use tobacco, in any of its forms.”

McNickle along with his colleagues are frequently in the school zones both patrolling and running stationary radar/ laser operations to monitor the speed of traffic, as well as look for other infractions, such as cell phone use and proper use of seat belts.

“And of course, following up on any complaints received from members of the public in regards to speed or other traffic violations in the school zones,” added McNickle.

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AHS provide education and support through workshops MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER Alberta Health Services (AHS) has increased their efforts in educating and helping community members make positive adjustments to their lifestyles and has been hosting workshops to that end.

Local residents are being asked to attend these workshops at the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre where they are being

held.

“Group education can provide another way to brainstorm and problem solve some of the barriers individuals may be experiencing with making lifestyle changes,” said Debora Vanlandyut, who has been working out of the Stettler Community Health Centre as a client health educator with the Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) for AHS. Previously, having worked at the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre for 25 years,

Vanlandyut said, “There is often a huge impact on individuals when they hear from someone experiencing the same condition, problems or symptoms as they are, and can relate to it.”

These workshops are designed to provide information about various aspects of healthcare as AHS professionals share their expertise and guide interactive discussion that can help individuals manage their health conditions.

According to Vanlandyut, the wide vari-

ety of AHLP workshops cover a range of information, including heart health, weight management, nutrition, diabetes care, chronic illness management and more.

Although the workshops started in October, they will be running throughout the month and continue up to early November.

Some of the upcoming workshops include Better Choices Better Health®, Diabetes The Basics, Heart Wide and Weight Wise.

Coal shutdowns could affect water services STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER While many people have voiced concerns about the future of communities in which coal mining and coal electricity generating stations function, a lesser-known

issue involves water infrastructure.

The Sheerness Generating Station, jointly owned by ATCO Electric and TransAlta, brings in a lot of water to the station to provide cooling to the generators inside.

The water is then put through a water treatment plant and served up on the Henry Kroeger Regional Water

Stigma easing for food bank clients STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER Before Monday, Oct. 3 the shelves at the Stettler and District Food Bank Society were achingly bare of anything except the absolute essentials, the necessities purchased by the food bank to continue to help its clients even after donations ran out.

Those shelves are now straining under the weight of the generosity of the Stettler community, but with an increased load on the food bank due to the downturn in the economy, and with the start of the school year and hockey season adding extra fees, it won’t be long before the food bank is buying again, warned society president Betty Birch.

While some of the food items will remain on the shelves for months due to less need for them, other food items will barely touch the shelf before they’re gone. Pasta and sauce, canned fruit, and items like coffee and tea are often the first to run out. The food bank doesn’t buy items like coffee and tea, candy or cake mixes, but buying staples like pasta and sauce can quickly drain money from the food bank’s coffers.

“We ran out of some items before Christmas last year,” Birch said. “After Christmas, we were buying food.”

When that happens, Birch and the food bank turn

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Poverty a vicious cycle For many who use the food bank, it’s a choice between rent, starving and asking for help. Turning to the food bank can require a lot of internal courage and bravery, and an acceptance that it’s OK to ask others for help.

“This isn’t a failure,” Birch said, explaining that life can deal out rotten hands at any time.

The emotional wounds of poverty — a feeling of being a failure, of being worthless — can seriously damage a person. But with Alberta’s economy in a rocky patch, Birch feels those feelings are easing up.

“When everyone is doing well, it’s easy to wonder why you’re not,” she said. “When everyone starts having problems, it becomes less painful to be having them yourself.”

Many of the people who come to the food bank give back by volunteering, especially on food drive night when the food comes in quick, filling the foyer of the church.

Most importantly, Birch wants people to know it’s OK to need help.

“Maybe I’ll see you once,” she said. “Maybe I will see you more than that. And either way, it’s OK.”

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While much of Stettler, both town and county, are serviced by the Shirley McLellan Regional Water Services Commission, on the very south edge of the county lies the hamlet of Byemoor, which receives water from the Kroeger commission.

The possibility of a shutdown of Sheerness has great implications, according to Hanna’s mayor, Chris Warwick.

“There’s a lot of pipe running on Kroeger,” Warwick said, explaining that the line runs to Delia and Byemoor, to Acadia Valley, and east to Oyen and everywhere in between.

Without ATCO pumping in water to Sheerness, which is what would happen if the generating station is not converted after the coal shutdown in the province, the communities on the Kroeger commission will have to take over the operating costs, which are quite high, Warwick explained.

“It costs about $70k-90k a year to run,” he said of the water commission. “The biggest issue is that there’s not a lot of users on the line, which means expenses are higher.”

There’s talk right now of replacing the line to Hanna and Delia, which had a major break earlier this year, Warwick said.

In addition to the water sent through the commission, there’s also a secondary water canal which sends water away from the plant. Much of this water is used by ranchers and farmers to water their herds and irrigate the crops. Would that water still run if Sheerness closes?

Warwick said that while the government is aware of the issues, and while tentative reassurances have been offered, there’s still a lot of questions and uncertainty floating in the air about the future of not only the communities, but the water commission as well.

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Stettler’s Joel Norman awarded ‘Race Director of the Year’ MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER Joel Norman, a Stettler resident and race director of Stettler Triathlon has been recognized by the Alberta Triathlon Association as the “Race Director of the Year.�

The award was based on Norman’s work for the Stettler Triathlon held earlier this year. “The highlights of our event that won the award was the professional race organization, safety, positive participants’ feedback and our amazing volunteers,� said Norman.

According to Norman, the Stettler Triathlon used to be hosted for a number of years in Stettler before it went idle due to low attendance in 2013 and 2014. “I got back into running in 2009 and started doing

triathlons in 2010,� said Norman. “I have since completed over 20 triathlons ranging from sprint distance to Ironman distance.�

Norman had participated in Stettler Triathlons in the past and wanted to give back to the sport by bringing the event back to life.

In 2015 with the support of CJ Oprea, along with local organizations, Stettler Wellness Network and Stettler Recreation Centre, Norman restarted the event. “We took the best things we have seen from races across the province and tried to bring them to our race in the community,� said Norman. “Any profits from the race went back into the community and for improving the race in the following year.�

Norman feels humbled by the recognition. “With so many great races in the province the award is a great honour,� stated Norman. “This was only my

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Stettler’s Joel Norman (centre) receives the “Race Director of the Year� award from the Alberta Triathlon Association. second year as race director of the event.�

The Stettler Triathlon this year had a record attendance of 127 participants, up from the 100 in 2015. “I can’t take all the credit, it takes a team of over 40 volunteers and great community sponsors to make race day go smooth,� said Norman.

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Chloe Adams and Keegan St. Denis receive the IODE Frontenac Chapter CTS Scholarships at the Wm. E. Hay’s Fall Awards for grades 10-12 on Friday evening, Oct. 7. continued from page 1 Baharally said that for an event such as this, the staff put in a lot of hard work and commitment to make it a success. “I would also like to thank our staff members who made this night possible, especially Mrs. Enyedy, one of our school’s vice principals; Mrs. Hanson, our school’s business coordinator, and Mrs. Lovell, one of our school’s administrative assistants,� added Baharally. “All the time and effort that they have spent in organizing tonight’s program including the invitations,

organizing the presenters, assembling programs, putting together the presentation and collecting and organizing all the cheques for the award winners, is truly unparalleled.�

Baharally also wanted to acknowledge the Fall Awards’ committee foe their time and resources in determining the awards recipients. “This year, there was a total of approximately $37,000 awarded, not including Rutherford Awards to 104 different students from grades 10-12,� stated Baharally. “That is truly remarkable.�

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ALMA demise seemed inevitable By the end of October the seven-year saga of the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) will have ended. Interestingly ALMA started out under a cloud of controversy and is being terminated in similar fashion. Its beginning and demise had one thing in common – entrenched agriculture department senior bureaucrats that never liked the ALMA idea. The main reason being that its creation removed millions of dollars annually out of the Ag department budget along with control over livestock program grants and their direction. Clearly such a situation caused much exasperation to empire-building bureaucrats.

The concept of ALMA arose out of the drama surrounding the never-ending cattle checkoff ordeal.

About eight years ago, George Groeneveld, the Ag Minister of the day changed the checkoff from mandatory to refundable. He established ALMA as a means to offset the expected checkoff losses that were used for industry research and development programs. As you might expect, with all the political mischief surrounding the creation of ALMA, it was under much industry suspicion (including from this writer) and had a hard time establishing acceptance and credibility.

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supported by any job-hungry government. ALMA should be seen as a successful template for other government development and WILL VERBOVEN research agencies – but there is more and it’s not a pretty story.

The Ag Minister claims that $3 million will be saved by terminating ALMA – that seems more like on paper, rather than an actual saving. The government still plans to administer the program and keep many of the people that are presently working for ALMA, so there is no real big salary savings. There may be some savings in rent and some admin redundancies but all of that could have been covered by reducing the grant to ALMA by $9 million instead of $8 million. Besides, had the Minister actually consulted with the industry, he would have found that they may well have been conducive to contributing to ALMA in order to guarantee its existence.

One suspects that any savings from this decision will soon be eaten up by the cost of the ongoing cumbersome Bill 6 consultation meetings which are probably going to cost more than $500,000 and counting, what with all the hired consultants, facilitators, per diems and expenses

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From all accounts, government consultation with the industry on ALMA was virtually non-existent.

There was to be no compromise – your humble writer was told last December that ALMA was going to be terminated – so the fix was in from the start. So what gives? Well, this may sound familiar; what many folks in the industry suspect is that besides the hostility of department officials towards ALMA, this government is not sympathetic towards producer organizations. Part of that goes back to the government’s severe annoyance with last year’s Bill 6 protests – they blame producer groups for instigating them.

The Minister has stated that an advisory board will be created to assist government bureaucrats on the direction of the development money being transferred back to the Ag department. I dare say those government folks will soon fall back into old bad habits of doing things their way. I would suggest that with some political insight the government could have avoided terminating a successful agency that actually carried out what they are currently preaching to save our economy that is – diversification and job creation. It all boggles the mind.

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ing pains, but upon the hiring of Gordon Cove as manager and the establishment of a board of directors composed of highly respected experts and professionals, ALMA blossomed. The agency set high standards of accountability, transparency, governance and industry consultation.

They supported and financed development projects and research into livestock industry areas that the Ag department could not even contemplate because of political considerations (mandatory BSE testing in beef marketing being one).

Because of its enlightened actions and vision, ALMA soon found universal support from livestock industry groups – what a huge change from its beginnings. What was also important was that ALMA, over its seven-year history, created thousands of jobs in the processing and research side of the food production sector. I would suggest that there are few government agencies anywhere that are both universally admired and supported and created thousands of jobs. Yes, thousands of jobs, I have the analysis done to come up with the job figures.

You would think that such a situation would be boasted about and

Everyone has eaten too much turkey, stuffing and pie and have now started their hibernation. But every hibernation needs activities so that it doesn’t become too permanent. The Stettler Public Library is the place to come so that autumn is much more lively.

The Stettler Public Library, with the sponsorship of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta and the Canada Council for the Arts, is excited to have poet Joan Shillington come and share her art with us on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. Joan is promoting her latest poetry collection “Folding The Wilderness,” a collection of poems that celebrate the essential force of

family. From a child’s hand holding cards “as if they were webbed” to Machu Picchu where stones “fit so tight not even a hair can pass,” Joan Shillington weaves reality and imagination together to create a poetic story. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this afternoon with this amazing talent. Refreshments will be served.

“Read and Rhyme” is back on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. This program is open to children from ages 0-5 who like to sing, rhyme, dance and play with their parents or guardians. Yes, we expect the adults to sing “The Wheels on the Bus.” We hope to see all the little people with their big people!

We will swap non-perishable food donations in exchange for your fines for the month of October. Food for

Fines is back! The Stettler Public Library will waive a dollar of fines for every non-perishable food item that you bring in. Once the month is over all the food collected will be donated to the Stettler Food Bank. It is a winwin situation for everyone!

Join us for Tech Time on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 1-3 p.m. Bring your tablet, iPad, smartphone, e-reader … actually, just bring whatever you are having trouble with and we will provide you with one-on-one assistance in figuring out that piece of technology.

Cookbooks are available to the next gathering of the Cookbook Club. Comfort food is the theme and there is a huge array of cookbooks to choose from. Then gather at the library on Monday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. for a heavenly evening of food, fun

and conversation.

One more date for you to put onto your calendar: Friday, Oct. 28 is the Stettler Public Library’s Monster Bash 2016, which runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is a great night for the kids to have some spooky fun without the snowsuit. There will be crafts, games, big prizes, and so much more. There is a cost for this program of $10 per child or $25 per family; adults get in free. Start planning those Halloween costumes because it is going to be a tonne of ghostly fun!

Keep checking spl.prl.ab.ca or our Facebook page for news of any additional activities as some may require pre-registration. If you have any ideas, suggestions, or questions about activities you want to see at the library, let us know. We hope to see you at the library soon.

Is it possible to age gracefully while eroding physiologically?

A little girl sitting on her grandfather’s knee was carefully scrutinizing him. She noticed that his skin was wrinkled and his hair was grey. “Grandpa” she asked him, “Did God make you?” Her grandfather answered, “Yes, He did sweetheart.”

She turned her attention to her own smooth skin and luxurious blonde curls. “Grandpa, did God make me?” Grandpa replied, “He sure did honey.” The little girl entered into a deep contemplation with respect to the obvious differences between the two of them. Finally she said, “Grandpa, don’t you think God is doing a much better job than He used to?”

Aging … as inevitable as it is challenging. Solomon addressed aging in Ecclesiastes 12:1 – 7 and his findings are rather abysmal. He said that

make necessary ineyes, legs, shoulders cremental adjustand teeth are all ments along the heading south. He way. Denial not only added that the aged promotes anxiety are afraid of heights and frustration, but and their passion ROSS HELGETON 403-742-5020 • REVRH@TELUS.NET in some instances decreases as their paranoia increases and they move has resulted in serious injury and about like dying grasshoppers. even death.

The passage begs the question of A positive attitude is essential. whether it is possible to age grace- Morbidity and preoccupation with fully while physiologically eroding illness and death leads to depresin such a disconcerting fashion. I’m sion and immobility. I decided many not a senior citizen quite yet, but I years ago that I don’t know what is believe the answer is a definitive yes. going to take me, but it is not going We cannot reverse the aging process, to be worrying about what is going but we can retain some dignity and to take me! Get a good insurance maintain meaning on the journey. policy, plan your funeral, file them We need to be realistic. The pas- both and then get back to living. sage of time precipitates changes Enjoy the numerous and obvious and places limitations upon us. benefits of aging. An accumulation The prudent will recognize this and of practical knowledge and wisdom

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can come with time. This may afford the opportunity to humbly share what we have learned with others.

If financial security has been achieved, we can afford things like travel, but we can also help family and friends. And the newfound free time! Opportunities to volunteer are abundant and using some time to do so can be very rewarding.

The Ecclesiastes passage mentioned earlier also said that we should “remember our Creator while we are young …” (vs.6). Just in case that has not yet been done, let me suggest that hardening our heart toward God is more serious than the hardening of our arteries.

The latter affects us for time, but the former impacts us for eternity.

Pastor Ross Helgeton Phone: 403 – 742 – 5020 Email: revrh@telus.net

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Legion elects new president STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Stettler Legion’s annual general meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6 was a packed affair with more than 30 people in atten-

dance.

The Legion’s bylaws require it to elect its board in May, but due to summer breaks and vacations, a new president wasn’t elected at the time, Rosalind LaRose, District

4 commander of the Royal Canadian Legion in Alberta, explained.

That day, however, Susan Mitchell was able to step down as president as Stephen LaRose was elected to stand in her place.

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Also making the executive were Steven Lockhart as vice president, Kevin Milner as Sergeant-atArms, and Anita Leard as secretary/treasurer. Other members of the executive include Joyce Gordon and Bonnie Douglas, with Mitchell staying on as past president.

The meeting was buzzing with excitement as ideas for the Stettler Legion’s 90th anniversary next year were discussed.

“We definitely have some plans for next year’s 90th birthday,” Rosalind LaRose said. “We have some new members, which is great, and some new ideas and plans for next year.”

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“I want to wish the new executive a good term,” LaRose said.

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Brooke’s K-9 Bath and Beauty, which is next to the new downtown park, has been opened since late July, but as of two weeks ago, now has a pretty turquoise sign announcing Brooke Clark’s new digs.

Clark, who graduated from Four Paws at Leduc with a 90 per cent average, opened her grooming salon as soon as she got back into town.

“I always had a passion for dogs,” Clark said, as she rubbed the ears of her black-and-white border collie, Moose. “I just didn’t

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know how I was going to make it my career.”

Clark said she looked at all sorts of options, from training to medicine, but came back to grooming as she was able to not only find a program offering training, but also because it runs in the family.

While in school, Clark lived with one of her aunts who had a grooming business, giving her hands-on experience while at school.

“It’s amazing,” Clark said of the work. “I absolutely love it.”

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Byemoor School nutrition program gets boost of $500 Crib season is starting up at the Endmoor in Castor on Monday. Those participating were Irene Brooker, Marj Sorensen, Herb Drop-In Centre. Games will be at 1 p.m. each Thursday this year, instead of in the and Helen Gutsche, Ernie Angel, Dave and evening. Crib is open to everyone regardCarol Sisley and Doug Harrold. less of age and no drop-in membership is The Byemoor School nutrition program required. was fortunate to receive a $500 donaLES AND ROSEMARY STULBERG tion from the Superfluity Shop in Stettler.

Keep in mind the free Flu Clinic on 403-579-2403 Monday, Oct. 24 at the Byemoor School Thanks to Superfluity for its generous doLibrary. The clinic runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is open nation. Superfluity donates several thousands of dollars to to all, ages nine and older. Please bring your Alberta Health worthy community causes each year by reselling donated Care number. merchandise in their thrift store.

Shingles vaccine is also available at this clinic by reWord was received of the passing of Charley Johns on questing prior to the clinic and having a prescription from Saturday, Sept. 24 in St. Albert. He was 75. Many will rea physician. Call Nicole Devaleriola at 403-820-2400 for member Charley as an elevator agent in Endiang in the further information.

1960s. He also was a school bus driver, taking over the The Endmoor floor curlers sent two teams to the bonspiel Alvin Keibel route south of Endiang. Our thoughts are with

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Thorsteinsons place well at Carstairs rodeos One special lady in our little village will be celebrating her birthday tomorrow, Oct. 13. Happy birthday Fran Clark. We hope you have a great one.

John Hankins, another well-liked gentleman, is celebrating his birthday on Sunday, Oct. 16. Happy birthday John. We hope you have one fantastic day.

The school newsletters have not been published yet, but as soon as its available I will keep everyone informed about what’s happening at our Botha School. I’m sure everyone is busy and settling in for this year. With Halloween right around the corner, the excitement is probably starting to build up around there for this fun, costumed day.

Need to head to the Botha Transit Station at all in the future and wondering what the hours are? They are open every Tuesday afternoon from 1-5:30 p.m. and than again every Saturday from 8 a.m. till 12 noon. Hopefully this is convienent for everyone.

Thursday, Oct. 27 is the very important village meeting, starting at 7 p.m. If you can, please attend these valuable meetings.

There is some exciting news about Neil and Jamie Thorsteinson’s sons again that I would like to share with everyone. It’s been one year and 40 days since Jace’s serious rodeo accident. What a amazing young man he is.

On the weekend of Oct. 1-2, the whole family headed to Carstairs for a junior rodeo and high school rodeo. Both Jace and JD did really well, with this event ending Jace’s rodeo career for this season. JD has LOUISE BELLAIR one more rodeo to attend before winter sits 403-742-5317 in and rodeos are done until spring again.

Jace ended this year off with a fantastic note placing in the points on Saturday. He and his partner were 9.8 seconds in the team roping placing 9th place. This arena was the place he won his first post-accident buckle, when he and his dad Neil won the Carstairs CARA rodeo in July.

Jace competed in 21 rodeos this summer, between CARA rodeos, the Stettler Junior Series and the High School Rodeos. Way to go Jace.

This coming winter brings more therapy and his mother (Jamie) guarantees there will also be lots of roping time as well.

To continue with this weekend JD also won the goat tying competition with JD doing his personal best and his team placed 2nd in this with a score of 7.8. Way to go guys.

We in the Botha area are very pleased and proud with these two amazing young gentleman from our area.

In closing don’t forget to come to the Botha Senior Centre at 6:30 tonight and join in a friendly game of Bingo.

Bingo balls start falling at 7:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

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Wear your spookiest costume at Gadsby’s Halloween event Botha Community Hall. The ladies hope A rude reminder that winter is coming with Thursday night and Friday morning this will be more convenient with more temperatures in the area being minus 10 room to move around and easy wheelchair access. There will be the usual bake degrees Celsius. Our thoughts are with table, craft table, pail prizes, fish pond Saskatchewan as they have had their PAULETTE HEER 403-574-2442 and popcorn tickets for the kids, guessing first severe winter storm already. Hope everyone kept wartm and safe in the long game, and the main raffle. Ticket sales at weekend.

Sobey’s last Tuesday, Oct. 4 was a huge success with only Bill and Joyce Hansel took in young Bailey Musgrove’s a few books left for the bazaar. There will also be a white elephant table as well as a light lunch and door prizes, volleyball tournament last weekend in Erskine.

Cody Cassidy took first place; Curtis Cassidy fourth in so there’s something for everyone. the CPRA rodeo finals, recently. Good luck to both who Also that night, there will be a Halloween party and will be competing in the CFR finals from Nov. 9-13. dance at the Gadsby Community Hall, so start planning Vic and Barb Carey are home from Toronto, landing in your costumes now.

Calgary and spending the night before motoring home.

Westwoods Ag Society is in need of volunteers to fill shifts at Cash Casino in Red Deer, Oct. 15-16. If anyone is interested, please call Debbie at 403-883-2717.

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The Rowdy Pianos dueling piano show sponsored by the Sullivan Lake West Agricultural Society was a sellout on Friday evening, Oct. 7 at the Byemoor hall and was thoroughly enjoyed.

We extend sympathy to the family of Ed Kalenith who passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2 in Stettler at the age of 91 years. Ed grew up at Endiang on a farm three-quarter mile south of the hamlet, where Doug and Deanna Johnson now live. While at Endiang, Ed farmed, did trucking and operated a theatre circuit that served Endiang and other small communities. After relocating to Stettler, Ed continued his trucking business and was well-known in a wide radius. He married Zena Lane of Byemoor.

Ed will be remembered for his friendly nature and sense of humour, always having a joke to share.

Our thoughts are with Zena and the Kalenith family in their sad loss.

Mickey Tucker, Bob and Eileen Green, Velma Gore, Gladys Groat and Ruby Hausher enjoyed a bus excursion to the Medicine Hat casino last week.

We send a message of sympathy to the family of Eileen Smyth who passed away last Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Hanna at the age of 75 years. Eileen was well-known in our community and was an active member of the Endmoor Drop-In Centre. Her jolly nature will always be remembered.

Our thoughts are with Bob and the Smyth family in their time of loss of this fine lady.

Remember the Byemoor fall roast beef supper is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 4-7 p.m.

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with their families and friends and enjoyed a bountiful feast.

Thought for the day — “Be thankful for what you have, someday you will realize all you ever wanted is what you already had.”

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Floor curling has started We wish Rhael LaBelle a hearty get well, wind mills in the area. Students reported they gathered a lot of information and as he recently had a heart attack. He is now at home and recovering. enjoyed the trip.

Fire prevention week is from Oct. 9-15, Floor curling has started in Castor.

Halkirk people attending were Anne and is a good time to salute our volunteer ROSE KOENRAADT & DOROTHY ANDERSON 403-884-2237/403-742-4494 Neilson on a team from Castor, Adolf fire department. This year’s fire prevention theme is “Don’t wait, check the date.

Heier, Paul and Jacquie Dietrich and Rose Koenraadt. A fun day with three curling games and lunch Smoke detectors should be changed every 10 years and checked monthly.” Most home fire deaths occur in the catered by Michele.

Capital Power held its open house at the community home with no or non-working alarms. Phone 911 to report hall in Halkirk on Wednesday night with beef on a bun, a fire, but first remember the location of your home, lot and again on Thursday morning with muffins and fruit. number in town or your rural address. The 911 operators Over all, the information sessions were well attended. don’t know where you live or know the area.

This open house was to answer questions about the new Please remember that fall supper is coming up. If you’re phase 2 proposed wind farm north of Halkirk. The Grade able to help out in any way, let Mel know. Thursday, Oct. 9 Social Studies class from Theresetta Catholic School and 13 is bingo at the community hall and Oct. 15 the Halkirk their teacher Mr. Rios attended on Thursday. Their class Elks hold their annual oyster fry and white elephant sale. prepared a list of questions concerning the effect of the Call Dale or Mel Kent for tickets.

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Good luck to all participants. The Senior High Boys Volleyball team has a home tournament next weekend. The Senior High girls had a home game against Morrin, yesterday.

Last Monday the Junior and Senior High students had a presentation concerning Magazine Sales, and order forms have been handed out.

Congratulations to those who received awards at the junior high Awards Night.

The local Be the Change Group is doing the We Scare Hunger Campaign again. The group will be coming around on Halloween night to collect food for our local food bank. There is no obligation, but it would be appreciated if you could donate some food to our local cause.

The play this year is called “Almost, Maine.” It is a play about falling in love and falling out of love.

Rehearsals have started and the play is well underway. The play will be performed from Nov. 30-Dec. 3. The Fine Arts board is helping with the Museum’s Haunted House.

It is running from Oct. 27-29 and will be a lot of fun. Hope to see you there.

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SES students shine in CARA cross country SHARON FISCHER STETTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Happy Thanksgiving and we sincerely hope that all of our students enjoyed the extra long weekend. As well we hope that all families had an opportunity to enjoy turkey, good conversation, and lots of reasons to be thankful on Monday, Oct. 10.

On Friday, Oct. 7, our students were able to sleep in while the staff took park in several professional development activities. It was a very good use of time and our staff learned a great deal on that day.

Earlier last week we had several happenings around the school. 2DB met their September reading goal and therefore were able to celebrate with a popcorn party on Monday. Also on that day our kindergarten scarecrows took the school by storm, and a team from Hour Zero and district office worked with us during the afternoon to help ensure everything is in place for us to be safe in all situations.

From this work, we will be making a few small changes to our fire drills and will

be participating in lockdown drills in the near future as well. As mentioned last week, our grade one teachers hosted a Home Reading Parent Information Night and we had a great turnout on that night.

On Wednesday, Teresa Baltimore from the fire department came to our school to teach the kindergarten children about fire safety and prevention, in preparation for Fire Safety Week, which is being celebrated this week. The children learned how to stop, drop and roll, received many useful tips and information to take home, and had their many questions answered.

Students even got to take home their very own fire hat. Thank you, Teresa, for providing this opportunity for our students.

On Thursday, 37 Stettler Elementary School cross-country runners stepped off the bus in Castor to the sight of their breath. However, there were no complaints and the kids were excited to run in their third meet of the year. This was an awesome experience for many of our runners as it gave them a chance to figure out how to pace themselves. In the grades

4-5 fun run, we had 15 runners take part.

Coach Poapst estimated the times of the students before everyone was back from the walk through. Stefan Oprea finished

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October 9 – 15

Don’t wait, check the date Over the years, we firefighters have gone to many structure fires that could have cost many lives if it were not for a smoke alarm alerting the residents of a fire in their home.

This allowed them to get out in time.

Sadly enough, we also have been to fires where a smoke alarm was not functioning and a life was lost.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week Campaign, “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” represents the final year of the National Fire Protection Association’s three-year effort to educate the public about basic but essential elements of smoke alarm safety.

Survey data shows the public has many misconceptions about smoke alarms, which may put them at in-

creased risk in the event of a home fire. For example, only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke alarms are, or how often they need to be replaced.

We have responded to many residences where smoke alarms are being used that are well beyond their expiration date. People should know how old all the smoke alarms are in their homes. The date of manufacture can be found on the back of the smoke alarm and it should be replaced 10 years from that date.

Research over three decades has shown that modern homes may be making house fires more deadly than ever before. Newer homes and furnishings are made with more synthetics, which make fires ignite

and burn faster and hotter. They also release more toxic gases when burned.

Most victims in a house fire die from smoke or toxic gases, and not from actual burns. Deadly conditions are reached much more quickly now than in the 1970s, when more natural materials were used in home and furnishings The study concluded that because fires can be more aggressive, the time needed to escape home fires has been reduced to as little as three minutes. More information can be found at www.3minutedrill. alberta.ca.

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continued from page 11 Ellery Robbins also had an outstanding run as she needed to do some catch up since they started the race a little too quickly. Kristin Forseth and Drew Turnbull were are other Grade 5 girls who ran at a great pace. As well, SES took two grade three students who are exceptional

runners. Kyler Cornelsen and Summer Greiner finished in the top ten in the fun run and they were only one second apart in their finish. Awesome work girls!

We can also be proud of our Grade 4 boys. Philippe Barrette, Dilion Latham, and Easton Scheerschmidt impressed their coaches all year with their contin-

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ued improvement and great work ethic.

Amy Kirby and Sam McNeil had personal best times and finished with smiles on their faces. Ava Greiner had a second place finish in Camrose two weeks ago, but did not fair so well this week. As the other girls crossed the finish line, we could not help but wonder where Mya Prehn was. The course was a bit rough and unfortunately Mya took a spill and hurt her hip. Ava stayed back with her to make sure she was okay, which explained her slower than usual finish. Team first!!!

We are so proud of our students and it is exactly for reasons like this that we continue to brag about them.

Grade 6 runners were timed and competed for best run, ribbons, and t-shirts. 16 SES Grade six girls left from the starting line. Top runner from Stettler Elementary was Kate Bradford winning a new shirt for her third place finish. Charlee Resch was sixth and Zoe Norman came in tenth.

Again we admire how these girls who are such positive ambassadors for our school.

Lexi Strandquist (23), Hannah Kneeland (30), Bianca Brugman (17) Ashley Lang (24) Presley Ternes (18), Mackenzie Miller (11), Kira Johnson (27), and Gabby Oprea (26) were the other girls who represented our school in a very positive manner. All of these ladies improve every time they run.

Great job, ladies.

Other participants that we admire for their running and determination include

Hannah Sorensen, Kristin Miller, Jillian Hushagen, Kohle Perrin, and Jenna Cook.

We had six Grade 6 gentlemen also take part in the CARA cross-country run, and they truly are gentlemen. These young men have been so fun to watch this whole season. Will Jackson led the race for almost the entire race, but he took the last corner a little wide and Reid Shirley passed him. He didn’t want to, but after all it was a race and Reid did what he had to to become the CARA champ in that age group. However, as he passed Will, you could hear him say, “Good job Reid!”

Again this is sportsmanship and it’s another of those things that make us proud.

These boys push each other to compete hard, but always have fun doing so. Quinn Hansel also had a strong run with a fifth place finish. Kaiden Muhlbach had a great run as well with an eleven place finish and Brogan Hooper was not far behind.

Liam Latham rounded out our team of Grade 6 boys and had one of his best runs this year. This was very admirable since it is such a hilly course. Cross-country running will come to a close for the season with all students participating in a turkey trot on Thursday. The grade 6 students will run in period 6 followed by the 4s in period 7 and then the Grade 5 will trot in the last class of the day. Great season cross-country runners! You have represented SES and Stettler in a very positive manner and we are very proud of you.

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Dome Disease and the Alberta-NDP Disconnect Say what you will about his politics, the late Premier Ralph Klein truly was a man of the people.

With a larger than life personality, he gave us a host of witty one-liners and analogies that remain a part of the Alberta lexicon even to this day.

One of his favourites was a condition common to politicians who spend too much time in the Legislature, known as “Dome Disease.”

According to Klein, “You know that… you’re fully consumed with that disease when you start to think that unless it’s happening under the dome, it’s not happening at all.”

It seems the NDP government could use a heavy dose of Premier Ralph’s homespun wisdom – there is a growing disconnect between the NDP government and the vast majority of Albertans.

Life under the Dome is pretty cushy for friends of the NDP these days. There ha-

ven’t been layoffs or even producers. We have been pay freezes for many of here before. We also know that it’s a hand up – a busithem. In fact, the NDP have gone out of their way to ness friendly environment – not a government hand stack Alberta’s senior political ranks and new ad– up that’s needed to reMLA DRUMHELLER - STETTLER visory panels with a tidal store investor confidence wave of NDP activists from Ontario, British to bring back jobs.

Columbia and the failed NDP government Over the past year the NDP have increased in Manitoba. taxes in just about every way possible, and Outside the Legislature, in the rest of are planning massive new increases in the the province, everyday Albertans face a coming years. In the next 12 months the much harsher reality. The steepest reces- NDP carbon tax alone will see government sion since the 1980s, layoffs and closures take $3 billion from our struggling families have already devastated well over 100,000 to fund risky corporate welfare schemes. families.

That is not the Alberta way.

Calgary’s unemployment rate has Premier’s Notley’s disconnect with regreached 9.5 per cent, and may reach dou- ular Albertans became even more apparble-digits by Christmas. ent last week, when she advised reportAlbertans in both industry and agricul- ers that NDP policies are not harming ture well understand the boom and bust Alberta’s economy. cycles that accompany being one of the She should know better. An internal world’s leading energy providers and food NDP government memo leaked in June

Meet the Independent’s new editor Black Press and the Stettler Independent is pleased to announce that our reporter, Moush Sara John, will take on the responsibilities of editor effective immediately.

With a Masters in English Literature from the University of Liverpool in the UK, and a photojournalism diploma from Loyalist College in Belleville, Ont., Moush brings a global perspective to our community’s trials, tribulations and joys.

Moush will be working at revitalizing the newspaper’s engagement in the community and local businesses, embrace new technologies, and advance the Independent’s digital footprint through the use of social media, video and photography.

We hope you will welcome her with as much excitement as we have, and look forward to the exciting times ahead.

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shows the government’s carbon tax will precipitate a 1.5 per cent loss of GDP, a decline in oil exports, a $4 billion drop in household income, and a further loss of 15,000 jobs.

The Premier also seems to be selectively forgetting an internal government document that warned of the “significant job loss” that would accompany a rapid increase in the minimum wage.

At a time when so many folks are struggling just to get by, Albertans expect government to get to work on policies that will get them back to work. Yet the Premier seems fixated on talking points clearly out of touch with the present reality.

She is echoing her own echo. This is what Premier Klein would call a telltale symptom.

Folks, is this what the doctor might diagnose as an acute case of rapidly progressing Dome Disease?

Pancake breakfast returns to friendship club Donalda Diary KASHEEN CLOUSON 403-883-2100

The Donalda Coulee friendship club will be putting on a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Breakfast menu includes ham, eggs, sausages, quiche, hash browns, pancakes, fresh orange juice, homemade syrups, and coffee. Come on down and enjoy a tasty breakfast.

The Bethany Lutheran Church will be hosting a harvest celebration on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m.

Join them for a time of celebration and worship with Pastor Don Wudel followed by a potluck dinner.

Bethany Church is located north of Donalda on

Highway 850 at 18412 Twp Road 430.

Birthday wishes this week go out to Jodi Blouin, Shauna Wilkie, MacKenzie McIntosh, Taylah Fox, Conrad Quist, Mary Ann Cartier, Tammy VanHaga, Violet Tantrum,

Amanda Clark, Arynn Kathleen Sideritsch, Elizabeth Marshall, Hayley Anderson, Nicole Sideritsch, Leah Erickson, Anna Bailey, Colin Walker, Shel Fisher, Ken Norman, and Tracee Viske. Happy birthday to all.

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Volunteers needed to beef up fire station rosters STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER When disaster strikes, either in the form of bright orange flames or crushed vehicles, it’s Stettler’s volunteer firefighters who race to the scene and reach out helping hands.

Stettler Regional Fire and Rescue, which has stations in the Town of Stettler, Byemoor, Big Valley and Donalda, is always looking for men and women who want to volunteer their time and labour to this vital, life-saving task.

The Stettler station currently has 23 volunteers, a number that Fire Chief Mark Dennis hopes to see climb as high as 48.

“It’s a lofty goal,” he admitted, noting that it’s been about 15 years since the Stettler station has been able to list more than 30 volunteer firefighters.

Volunteer firefighters spend one week out of three “on call” between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., ensuring there are volunteers in the community able to handle emergencies as they arise. With the full 48 members, Dennis would be able to field another shift, which would allow him to make that on-call week one in four, or once a

month.

The requirements of the job are relatively simple, he noted: applicants must be able to physically perform the duties of a firefighter, so a certain level of physical fitness is required. They must be over 18 years of age and have a driver’s licence.

Three of the four Mondays in each month are devoted to training, so if volunteers can’t make those, “there’s no point in applying,” Dennis said.

It’s also important that applicants discuss their decision with their families and employers, since call-outs can happen at any time and can affect work and family.

“Some people can’t just get up and leave work,” Dennis noted. “Some people have more flexibility. Before deciding to apply, you should speak with your employer to ensure there’s enough flexibility.”

Application forms are available on the Town of Stettler website, at the town office, and at the County of Stettler office.

Dennis said the curious should also watch the Stettler Fire Department’s Facebook page, where recruitment drives and information nights will be announced in the near future.

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Members of Station 1 - Stettler pose for a group shot. All of the stations serving Stettler and Regional Fire and Rescue are looking for new firefighters.

Farmers’ harvests covered by blanket of snow STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER With only about 60 per cent of the crop in throughout central Alberta, the recent snow has left a lot of farmers unhappy, especially given the stop-and-go conditions thrust upon them earlier in the harvest by Mother Nature.

Harry Brook, crop specialist at the Ag Info Centre in Stettler, said that the damp conditions have caused a variety of headaches for local farmers.

“It’s not great,” he said of the conditions. “Let’s just say, this is bringing nobody any smiles.”

Farmers now have limited options, with the best hope a few weeks of “Indian Summer” weather with warm temperatures and sunny skies to melt the snow and dry out the fields. If the crop can then be harvested, it will likely be damp, meaning farmers will need to dry it.

“They can use grain driers or they can dry through aeration, though with the cool temperatures and the humidity levels, there’s limited amounts aeration will do,” Brook said.

A damp crop brings its own problems, he noted. As the dampness spreads and crops begin to rot, the heat migrates through the harvest, attracting insects.

And since buyers won’t buy grain with insects, farmers can end up with a lot of worthless crop.

Worst case scenario, Brook said, is that winter is here to stay and farmers will have to harvest in the spring.

“The crop will be worth next to nothing, but they have to clear the field for the next one,” he noted. “It’s like putting

good money after bad.”

Harvest this year was plagued by damp weather and overnight rains, and while the wetness kept insect pests to a minimum, it put a dent in farmers’ ability to harvest the crop.

The well-saturated ground has also caused difficulty for farmers whose crops have lodged with strong winds and rains of August and September pushing crops over.

“It makes it harder to combine or thresh without ruining the crop,” Brook explained.

Despite the damp weather making it tougher on farmers who want to get a full day of combining or threshing under their hat, the cooler, damp weather is actually working in favour for the canola farmers.

“This is great weather for the proper curing of canola,” Brook noted. “Slower drying for canola is better than faster, which is what happens when it’s hot and dry.”

Brook said he expected farmers were out in force combining or swathing their crops due to the drier, pleasant weather late last week and over the weekend.

But as any farmer who lived through the sudden windstorm about five years ago that devastated local crops knows, it’s far too early to count their crops.

“We say, ‘Never count the crop until it’s in the bin,’” Brook said, recalling the sudden, strong gusty wind coming from an unusual and unexpected southwest corner five years ago that halved the profits of many farmers.

“Being a farmer isn’t easy. You can do everything right and still get screwed by Mother Nature,” Brook concluded.

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Sports

Thurston of Big Valley qualifies for 2016 Wrangler NFR MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER Local cowboy, Big Valley’s Zeke Thurston is headed to the 2016 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) for the second time this year, with a total earning of approximately $105k.

In the PRCA 2016 world standings in the saddle bronc event, Thurston currently holds the fourth spot, which is impressive, but it has taken a lot of hard work and effort.

When Thurston defended his saddle bronc championship earlier in July this year at the Calgary Stampede, he was quite aware that he might qualify for the NFR, to be hosted in Las Vegas in December.

“I knew around the end of July, just after Calgary Stampede that I would make it to the NFR,” stated Thurston. “I have won $105,000 so far and you are usually selected if you win $75,000 so I knew I was safe.”

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Big Valley’s Zeke Thurston after defending his saddle bronc title earlier this year at Calgary Stampede 2016. pates in over 100 rodeos a year on average remains grounded, as he speaks about the importance of having a positive attitude.

His last rodeo at Pasadena, California was not as great as he had anticipated.

“I scored in the 70s and

didn’t place at Pasadena, which was my last rodeo,” said Thurston. “But I didn’t allow that to get me down.

I try and have a positive

attitude, that’s important.”

According to Thurston, even though rodeo can be fun, it takes a lot of time and effort.

“You have to do the work, even though it might seem like fun,” added Thurston.

“When I rodeo, I also make great friends and memories, that part is as important.”

Thurston explained that most times the result is out of his control, because no matter how well prepared he is, a lot depends on the stock.

“You are never sure of the stock you might be handed out,” said Thurston. “One day you are bucking on a great horse and you win, but the next day you might get a little unknown horse and you don’t, so it’s always a roller-coaster. And when I win it’s humbling, am happy but I am always humbled by it.”

Even though there is not much downtime given the rigorous practice schedule that Thurston maintains, he said, “When I do get some time off I try and relax and enjoy the break, mostly by helping around the house, riding hoses and roping.”

Panthers headed to playoffs, Cougars beat Lindsay Thurber MOUSH SARA JOHN INDEPENDENT REPORTER Stettler Panthers were on a mission as they ran away with the game from Drumheller Titans 18-6 on Saturday, Oct. 8, giving them no opportunity to score till the last minute.

“On a winter day in Drumheller, the Stettler Panthers beat their opponents in an away game convincingly,” said Head Coach Ernie Shirreff. “It was a difficult day for both offence and defence on both teams, but they were excellent” Stettler’s Kyle Dennis broke through three times for big plays scoring the first two touchdowns in the second quarter, and the third in the third quarter before being injured.

Cody Paulson, Zac Schilling and Zander Carbonneau had great games on defence, shutting down Drumheller’s offence for most of the game, according to Shirreff.

“We did allow a touchdown with six seconds left,” said Shirreff.

According to Zeke Ryan, defensive coordinator, Stettler played a good game and fought hard to overcome Drumheller, who were equally good.

“It was a sweet victory for Stettler Panthers,” said Ryan. “The defensive strategy paid off as the defence rocked in the game.”

Ryan added that he was very pleased with how the boys played.

“I think both teams were very respectful and played well,” said Ryan. “Except for Kyle, we had no other injuries, so here’s a very happy. The boys really made us proud today.”

Panthers will play Red Deer in a home game next Saturday, before they head to playoffs.

Cougars beat Lindsay Thurber 20-6, face Sylvan Lake in decisive game October snow notwithstanding, the Cougars played a disciplined game, as they overcame Lindsay Thurber Raiders, 20-6 on Saturday, Oct. 8.

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Stettler’s Cole Nichols take off in their game on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Lacombe, as they faced Lindsay Thurber Raiders of Red Deer. Cougars won 20-6. es, Stettler was eager to set the record straight and went into the game with a winning mindset.

“Travelling to Lacombe on Saturday to play the Raiders, Stettler was anxious to turn its season around and win after suffering two straight losses,” said Head Coach Ernie Shirreff. “It was another defensive battle as Stettler prevailed 20-6.”

According to Shirreff, the Thurbers’ offence was stagnant for most of the game

but they did manage one drive to score their only touchdown.

Halfback Brett Mercier and Curtis Myshaniuk were the main contributors to Stettler’s scoring.

“Turnovers continued to hamper Stettler’s consistency on offence,” added Shirreff. “We play Sylvan Lake on Saturday in an important game for playoff seeding.”

Cougars will play Sylvan Lake in a home game next Saturday, Oct. 15.

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The Wildcats’ winning streak was stopped by the Lakers in an away game in Sylvan Lake on Thursday, Oct. 6 as the Lakers kept pushing through the defence, before running a single to take the game.

Wildcats started off confidently as Noah McKay scored a touchdown with Steele Nichols making the convert successfully.

With the Wildcats maintaining pressure on the Lakers, the score was 7-0 at the end of the second quarter.

But what looked like the Wildcats’ game up until half time, soon began to take a different direction in the third quarter as the Lakers scored two touchdowns to take the lead 14-7.

The Wildcats suffered a lot of injuries during the game and though some were able to return and finish the game, others seemed to be injured for longer periods, with one of the biggest losses early on being Jordan Lane, one of the quarterbacks.

Determined to keep their winning record, the Wildcats made sure they equalized as Teron Garbutt scored a touchdown and Steele Nichols once again made a convert.

In the fourth quarter with an even score of 14-14, Wildcats kept making plays with the hope of inching ahead of the Lakers.

With only a few seconds remaining, the Lakers were able to score a single and overcome the Stettler Wildcats.

“It was a very hard fought game by both teams that did

not have a great ending for us,” said Head Coach Norbert Baharally. “I was very proud of how our team played and conducted themselves on the field.”

One of the concerns that Wildcats faced was losing players, but Baharally said, “Even though we lost Lane, Carson Neitz did a great job stepping in for him and running our offence with very limited snaps in practices this week.”

Neitz will be starting the game as Wildcats take on Rocky Mountain House in the next game.

“We are going to be facing another tough opponent in Rocky, so it will give us a great chance to test our resilience and see how well we are capable of bouncing back after losing such a close game,” said Baharally. “I felt that our team outplayed Sylvan Lake but we had a few tough breaks and they took advantage of them.”

Baharally said he was very pleased with how the offence and defence played.

“We had lots of our players step up and played great when they needed to because of the injuries that we were sustaining during the game,” added Baharally. “On the stats sheet, we were pretty much equal in all categories except that they had the ball last and were able to kick a single point to win the game on that possession.”

According to him, playing Sylvan Lake has become a real rivalry over the last 10 years, and even though early on the Wildcats were ahead, recently Sylvan Lake has had the edge over them.

Wildcats will be playing Rocky Mountain House on Friday, Oct. 14 in an under-the-lights game.

Bolts get one win, two losses in the weekend STACEY LAVALLIE INDEPENDENT REPORTER The Bolts went into their weekend series of three games knowing it was going to be an uphill battle, as the teams they faced – Mountainview, Airdrie and Cochrane – were the first place and second place teams in the North and South divisions.

And while the Stettler Lightning lost two of the three games, they were hard-fought battles that made their opponents work for it, according to General Manager Doug Smith. Stettler, the only team to beat Mountainview in the pre-season, lost 4-1 on Friday, Oct. 7 and then 7-2 to the Cochrane Generals on Saturday, Oct. 8. But, the final game, against first-place Airdrie Thunder, had fans cheering their home team as the Bolts won 3-2 in overtime.

“We earned everything we got in those games,” Smith said, noting that the team is starting to come together and each game brings visible improvements.

Friday’s game was strongly affected by time in the penalty box, as the opening goal of the game, by the Colts, came on a powerplay. Stettler’s only goal, scored toward the end of the first period, came off the stick of Mark Bengert, with assists from Matt Johannson and Dylan Houston.

The next day, the Bolts played the Cochrane Generals, first-place team in the south division. The penalty box again cost the Bolts, as two of the goals in the 7-2 battle were powerplays.

Finally, the Sunday afternoon match against Airdrie saw the first go by without any scoring by either team, and the second only with one goal, by the Thunder.

The Lightning, not content to go winless in three, broke their scoring dry spell early into the third period with a goal by Matt Sylvester, assisted by Ethan Rost and Quade Cassidy. About three minutes later, Brendan Bardwell sniped the puck past the Thunder’s netminder to bring the

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game to 2-1 for Stettler – but the Thunder tied it up a short moment later.

It was starting to look like the five-minute over-time period was going to go scoreless, but Sylvester swooped in with a goal to break the deadlock and earn Stettler the win.

“I’m really happy with the overall view of how things went for us this weekend,” said Head Coach Gavin Brandl after the games. “Obviously going 1-2 in a three-game weekend is not what we are looking for. But if you break it down game by game we had certain areas of the game that we wanted to focus on and I thought we certainly did that.”

He said that holding Mountainview to four goals, when the team averages about eight per game, is “a huge testament to our defensive improvements.”

He also praised his team’s penalty killing, as the exhausting task of playing short-handed for six of the last eight minutes of the game was rough on the team.

“Special teams is an area that we will continue to work on going forward as our powerplay has been sputtering to this point,” Brandl said. “It’s not an area I’m concerned with yet, because there’s too much skill throughout our lineup for it to not turn around.”

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CALF SALE – 140 Charolais cross Simmental calves - Eric & Sheryl Osterud – 70 Angus cross Limousin calves - Allen McMillan – 75 Simmental cross calves – Darcy Wold – 75 Simmental cross calves – Cory Kasa – 85 Charolais cross & Hereford calves – Tim Burnstad

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STOCK COW & BRED HEIFER SALE First of the Season includes: – 37 Top Hereford heifers, bred Black Angus and 21 Red Angus cross Shorthorn heifers, bred Black Angus or Speckle Park, exposed June 1 to Aug. 12 - Abel Ranching – 19 Black Angus and 6 Bwf heifers, bred Red Angus - Truple J Farms

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

REGULAR CATTLE SALE 2000 – 2500 head includes: – 500 Charolais cross calves – Dave Shand – 200 Charolais cross calves – Matt & Shauna Elines – 60 Charolais cross calves – Brad Strandquist – 200 Charolais cross calves – Tony & Clara Nibourg – 85 Charolais & Limousin calves – Wayne Stuber – 200 Red cross & Black cross Simmental calves – Sorensen/ Kroetsch Farms – and more

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SMYTH Eileen Frances Smyth was born on September 1, 1940 to Ester and William Sullivan. Together with her one brother and four sisters, Eileen grew up in North Calgary where she attended several Catholic Schools, graduating from St. Mary’s Girls School, and later enrolling in Nursing Training at Holy Cross Hospital. During her training, Eileen worked at the Calgary Children’s Hospital, the Ponoka Mental Health Facility as well as a number of surgical stations.

Upon completion, Eileen or ‘Sully’ as she was known, worked in Peace River, Montreal, and Hanna, and it was there where she met her husband, Bob. They were married on February 12, 1966 in Hanna and together they farmed north of Craigmyle. To their union, they were blessed with three boys; Robert William, Patrick Ross and Benjamin Russel. Between helping with the chores and cleaning up after these three trouble makers, Eileen found time to enjoy reading, gardening, travelling with friends and family, as well as creating many quilting masterpieces for ALL of her loved ones to cherish. It was through her love of quilting that she met many kindred, fabric-loving spirits with whom she spent time at local retreats and cross border shopping trips. Eileen loved to laugh, to tell stories, and to relay local history while playing cards, crafting or visiting her friends and neighbours. She dedicated many years as an Alberta Health Services Board Member, specifically with the Drumheller Hospital Board and Eileen could always be counted on to care for her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Eileen passed quietly with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 of cancer, having received amazing care in the Palliative Care unit of the Hanna Hospital.

Eileen leaves to mourn her passing, her Husband of 50 years; Robert (Bob) Smyth, their Sons; Rob, Patrick (Kimberley) and Ben (Tanya), her nine Grandchildren; Evan, Ashley, Austin, Jordan, Ally, Cooper, Derek, Noah, and Avery, her Sister Sheila (Bill Clapham), Brothers in Law, David Smyth (Rita), Ron Gobiel, Terry Ward, Kent Burren, Sisters in Law Sandra Smyth, Nora (Clark Watts), and a host of adored Nieces and Nephews. She also leaves some of the very kindest and truest of friends, who were constant in their care of Eileen over the last few months.

A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Hanna Community Centre, at 11:00 A.M., with interment at Craigmyle Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Hanna Hospital, Box 730, Hanna, AB, T0J 1P0, or a charity of your choice.

HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD, HANNA, entrusted with arrangements.

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KALENITH, Edward Edward Kalenith of Stettler, Alberta passed away on October 2, 2016 at Red Deer Regional Hospital at the age of 91 years. Ed was born on June 5, 1925 in Hanna, Alberta. Ed is survived by wife Zena of Stettler; daughter Sandra (Richard) Smith of Medicine Hat; son Wayne (Melanie) Kalenith of Drayton Valley; grandchildren, Kris (Sharlene) Smith and their children Jayda, Jaxx and Blake; Curtis Smith; Megan Kalenith; Ryan Kalenith; sister Grace (Ludy) Moe of Hanna; brother Alfred (Myrna) Kalenith of Cache Creek, BC; sister in law Kathy Komishke of Stettler; numerous nieces and nephews.

Ed was predeceased by his parents Alex and Marion Kalenith; brother Peter Kalenith; sister Gladys Burt; brothers in law Harvey Burt, Bill Lane, Ron Komishke and Francis Kneeland; sisters in law Doreen Kneeland and Jean Lane. A funeral service for the late Ed Kalenith was held on Friday, October 7, 2016 in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home with Jan Richardson officiating. In memory of Ed donations may be made to a charity of your choice c/o STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, who were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements, 403-742-3422.

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Baby Shower for Cullen and Emily (Faltin) Halvorson’s Baby Girl, “Hattie”.

Friday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., St. Peter Lutheran Church.

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BIG VALLEY CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW & SALE Saturday, November 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Big Valley Community Hall. Something for everyone! Kitchen open for lunch. To book a table, please call Andrea at 403-876-2064.

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Practices will be Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Training for the first hour and play afterwards.

Location: Stettler Elementary School Gym access through the north doors from the high school parking lot.

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Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hall which is on the north end of the Heartland Youth Center.

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SPRUCE POINT PARK Association is accepting applications for the position of Park Manager (Seasonal May 1 September 15). Spruce Point Park campground and marina facility is located on Lesser Slave Lake approximately 285 kms northwest of Edmonton, Alberta near the Hamlet of Kinuso.

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Stettler Eye Care Dr. R. TROY NELSON

Comprehensive eye health and vision exams Top quality frames, lenses and contacts Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management

Phone 403-742-2683 New patients welcome

Auctions

• Power Rake • Aerate • Lawns ~ cut & trimmed For personalized services call Lana Gross ~ 403-740-3595

Legal Services

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Human Resources at 403.742.9220 or fax in a resume to 403.742.9221 or email to hhaven1@telus.net Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

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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.

Legal Services

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LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE Lori R. Reule LL. B.

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BRYON D. BALTIMORE

of McCuaig Desrochers

Barristers and Solicitors Advocates 2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Telephone: 780-426-4660 Fax: 780-426-0982

ANDERSON LAW OFFICE

Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B. 5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB Phone 403-742-2529 Fax 403-742-2522 ourlaw2@telus.net

Misc.

Services

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

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

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Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less).

Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www.awna.com.

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Plumbing & Heating

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Stettler Professional Building 4819 51 Street

403-742-3411 READ THE CLASSIFIEDS & find just what you’re looking for. 1-877-223-3311

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Job Requirements • Experience with quantity cooking, ideally two or more years.

• Current Criminal Record Check; Food Safe Course • Available at short notice This is a rewarding position with the opportunity to enhance the lives of our residents. May be opportunities for permanent employment.

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(Beside A & W)

HEARTLAND GLASS

Legal Services

Chiropractor

One block East of Scotia Bank

4607 - 59 St., Stettler

the

“Keeping people in Motion...”

4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta

403-742-2520

870

Physiotherapy, Acupuncture & Massage

Qualified and Reputable

Serving Stettler & Area since 1978

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PERFORMANCE

Stettler Furnace Cleaning

C.R. GLASS

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Health Care

1193

403-742-5111

Sales Representative Squeeze MOST out of your advertising dollars The Red Deer Express, one of Alberta’s leading community newspapers, has an immediate opening for a Sales Representative.

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Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

Glass Shops

4905 44 AVE., BAY 2, STETTLER

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Financial

Furnace Cleaning

Serving Stettler area over 35 years

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Buildings - Prairie Post Frame, Heavier 28g steel, 75 year Warrantied Laminated Posts made 8’ longer than wall height allowing full 6’ bury - 2’ longer/deeper than competitors. Example 40’x60’x16’ $29,860.00 Built, 54’x100’x16’ $51,750.00 Built. Buildings 24’ to 100’ wide.

Info Contact Howard at (403) 586-7678 howard@ prairiepostframe.ca

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016 Plumbing & Heating

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Auctions

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BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS

at The Moose Hall, 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A. Weekly sales Wednesdays @ 6 pm • Complete Plumbing & Heating Services • Commercial and Residential • Water Conditioning & Pumps • 24 Hour Service Service Wise - We Specialize

Stettler Ph.

403-742-5237

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

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Auctions

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1 PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE - Athabasca, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 26 in Edmonton. 93.27 +/- title acres. Hwy 2 access, borders town limits. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

17 INDUSTRIAL LOTS West Hill Business Park, Peace River, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction on November 22 in Grande Prairie. Contact Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

All West Realty Ltd., Broker.

2 UNDEVELOPED MEDIUM Density Residential Lots - Lac La Biche, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 26 in Edmonton.

0.89+/- and 0.84+/- title acres. Undeveloped. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652.

Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

3 PARCELS OF FARMLAND - Athabasca, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 26 in Edmonton. 473.22 +/- title acres. 285 +/- cultivated acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

5 INDUSTRIAL LOTS Bonnyville, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 26 in Edmonton.

Lots ranging from 1.13 +/to 1.61 +/- title acres.

North West Industrial Park.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

ACREAGE AUCTION for Ed King. Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m. East of Lloydminster 5kms on Hwy 16. Tractors, Gator, buggies, sleighs, antiques, more! 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

Antique sale 1st Sunday of the month November 6 @ 1 pm

STETTLER INDEPENDENT 23 EquipmentMisc.

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A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers.

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

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

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TO BOOK YOUR SALE CALL 403-782-5693 or Firewood 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings LOGS www.bigstrapperauctions.net Semi loads of pine, spruce, Like us on Facebook tamarack, poplar, birch.

Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule Canadian Texas Longhorn Logging 403-318-4346 Association Presents Longhorn select sale, Horn Measuring and Futurity Finals.

SPLIT FIREWOOD, Saturday, 4.5 kms. West of Stettler October 15, 2016 Call 403-323-0744 10 am - 12 noon ~ 2 yr old and Yearling Heifer Futurity and Bull Futurity, Crowning of the Futurity Winners Garden Noonish ~ Lunch Supplies 1 pm ~ Horn Measuring 2 pm ~ Texas LONGHORN SELECT BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE Sale TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each. at the CAL NASH Ag Machine planting: $10/tree Event Centre (East Build(includes bark mulch and ing), Ponoka, AB. fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75-$125/ order. Quality guaranteed.

COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL 403-820-0961.

ACREAGE & SHOP Alcomdale, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 26 in Edmonton.

2.47 +/- title acres & 2520 Misc. for sq. ft. shop with living Sale accommodations. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652.

FOR SALE antique tractor Broker: parts for 1938 MM KTA. All West Realty Ltd.; Various parts for rbauction.com/realestate.

32 volt wind charger.

403-742-5862.

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ESTATE AUCTION Sunday Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m.

Bowden Lions Hall Coins, Household, Shop & woodworking, Furniture, Jewelry, Kitchen, Check web for Full listing & pictures Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.pilgrimauction.com K & K AUCTIONS Upcoming Auctions: Large Antique Collectible Auction, Saturday, Oct. 22, 9:30 a.m., Calmar Royal Canadian Legion, Calmar, Alberta. Fall Premier Antique Auction, Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m., Olds Royal Canadian Legion, Olds, Alberta; www.globalauctionguide.com Doug, Loraine 780-679-4142.

LOG HOME & EQUESTRIAN FACILITY Lacombe, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26, 2017 in Edmonton. 4879+/- sq. ft. log home with 65,850 +/sq. ft. equestrian facility.

158+/- title acres $6260+/- surface lease revenue. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

UNRESERVED AUCTION - REDWATER (1 east & 2.5 miles north). Thursday, October 20, 9 a.m.

Mashmeyer Estate JD 8110 FWA 1255 hours; JD 7710 FWA 6668 hours; 2001 GMC SA grain truck, diesel, 12,840 km. For Amisk Equipment (Phone 780-212-0978). 2011 Komatsu D39PX crawler; 2008 JD 650J; JD 270 & 200 trackhoes c/w thumbs; 3 - JD 544J’s; 4 - 1995 IH Gravel Trucks, autos. View online www.prodaniukauctions.com

SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext.

400OT.

Public Notices

Office Supplies

1800

WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: 8.5 X 11

10 pkgs. of 500 sheets

$48/case

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

Shop Stettler & Save!

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FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH SPA RV Resort is your winter destination for healing mineral waters, Five-Star Facilities, activities, entertainment, Àtness, friends, and youthful fun! $9.95/day for new customers.

Reservations: 1-888-800-0772; foyspa.com.

Houses/ Duplexes

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

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BEAUTIFUL cottage $700/mo., plus utils., in Halkirk, AB. on large lot, 2 bdrms, newly reno’d 780-583-2380 or 587-282-1007

THIS WEEK’S EYE SPY WINNER IS Darlene Burkinshaw Please come in to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize.

Storage Space

3160

Household, furniture, business records, etc.

Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter 403-740-9283 or 403-742-3153 y HOW CAN YOU MAKE YOUR PHONE RING? & Make Some Quick Cash?

Place your ad HERE...

STETTLER 3 bdrm. house close to downtown and schools, n/p, ref’s req’d.

Avail. Oct. 1 403-742-6631

Suites

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

3110

STETTLER MINI STORAGE

403-742-2395 Travel Packages

Offices

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1 BDRM. to 4 BDRM. rentals avail. in or near Stettler, rents from $650 - $2000/mo., all applicants must have ref.

Norma Leslie, Property Manager, Sutton Landmark Realty, 403-742-7815 1 BEDROOM apt. in quiet adult building in Stettler.

No pets. 403-741-5042

Suites

3060

Spacious 1&2 bdrm units.

Balcony, in suite storage, water & heat incl.

Available immediately.

New manager Steve 403-742-4448

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Farms/ Land

2 AND A 1/2 QUARTERS of land near Prince Albert, SK with nice full yard & beautiful garden. Grows good crops. Great opportunity for starter farmer. Call Doug for further details 306-716-2671.

Businesses For Sale

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OFFICE FURNITURE Maintenance Business for sale in North Okanagan.

Mobile ofÀce furniture maintenance business, done at customer location annually. Large loyal customer base since 1993.

Basic training included in repair of chairs, desks and Àle cabinets. Franchise business with expansion opportunity. Call 250-542-3423 or email: ofÀcedo@telus.net.

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

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6010 Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.) Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.stettler.net

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved as permitted uses in accordance with the Town of Stettler Land Use Bylaw No. 2060-15: 1.

No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:

2.

No: Legal Description: Municipal Address: Applicant: Proposed Development:

2956-2016 Lot Pt. 16 & 17, Block 19, Plan RN54A 4713 - 48 Street Garry Kunstman 10’ x 16’ Shed 2957-2016 Lot 19 & Pt. 20, Block 6, Plan RN54 4917 - 50 Street Marie Glover Change In Use & Renovation

Leann Graham Planning & Development Services

Candor Realty Ltd. Ph. 403-742-4424

Fran Snowden

4908 - 51 Street

REDUCED

WELL BUILT 4 BDRM HOME. Ideal for a growing family with large back yard, large family room and 3 bathrooms. Double attached garage. Readty to move into. $229,000.

STARTER

GREAT STARTER! This modern 3 bedroom 16’ x 76’ mobile is on its own lot. Features a jetted tub and walk-in closet. All appliances included. $162,900.

Locally owned & operated

NEW

3 BDRM CONDO close to shopping and West Stettler Park.

Totally finished with family room, 2 bedrooms and bath downstairs.

Main floor laundry. Ready to move into. $284,500.

1/2 DUPLEX

MODERN DUPLEX with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, ceramic tile and lots of kitchen cabinets. Ideal for a professional or great positive cash flow property. ONLY $224,900.

Karen Cannady

BI-LEVEL

THIS 4 BDRM BI-LEVEL is a great family home. Located in mature neighbourhood with nicely landscaped yard and double garage. Freshly painted and ready to move into. $297,000.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! This residence contains 2 - two bdrm. suites and 1 - one bdrm. suite. Separate entrances, new roof and some new windows. Great location. $232,000.

Visit us at www.century21.ca/candorrealty for more listings

Wise customers read the fine print: *, |, ^, Ω, †, «, §, 5 The Zero Today Gone Tomorrow Clearout Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after September 1, 2016. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,795) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. |2.99% purchase financing available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2016 Dodge Journey CVP with a Purchase Price of $22,598 with a $0 down payment, financed at 2.99% for 96 months equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $122 with a cost of borrowing of $2,823 and a total obligation of $25,421. ^Lease Loyalty/Conquest Pull-Ahead Bonus Cash is available to eligible customers on the retail purchase or lease of select 2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram or FIAT models at participating dealer and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. LIMITED TIME OFFER. Eligible customers are individuals who are currently leasing a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT, or competitive vehicle with an eligible lease contract in their name on or before September 1, 2016. Proof of Registration and/or Lease agreement will be required. Trade-in not required. See your dealer for complete details. Ω$12,000 in total discounts includes $10,500 Consumer Cash and $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015/2016 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014/2015/2016 Ram 2500/3500, 2014/2015/2016 Ram Cab & Chassis or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before September 1, 2016. Proof of ownership/ lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible truck transaction. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: Dodge Journey CVP with a Purchase Price of $22,598 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 72 months equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $124 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $22,598. «3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP/2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $23,498/$27,698 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $130/$153 with a cost of borrowing of $3,448/$4,065 and a total obligation of $26,946/$31,763. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. 5Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Finance example: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with a purchase price of $27,595 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $240 for a total obligation of $31,207. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. ˇBased on Canadian 2015 calendar year sales. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under licence by FCA Canada Inc.

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