The COUNTRY BOOSTER, July 10, 2018 – Page 6
CRE Catering Services is looking for talented, friendly individuals to join our catering team for Big Valley Jamboree 2018. We offer a fun, friendly atmosphere, competitive wages and flexibility. If you are looking for a little something to fill in time, we have the job for you.
NOW HIRING for the following temporary positions
• Prep Cooks • Indoor and Outdoor Concession Staff
Candidates must be: • Friendly and outgoing, customer service oriented • Willing to learn • Able to work under pressure, able to multi-task • Responsible, dependable and flexible • 18+ for the saloon concession • Experience working in a commercial kitchen is preferred • Experience with fryers, grills, food handling and cash handling preferred
• Runner / Gofer
Candidates must be: • Friendly and outgoing, energetic and motivated • Able to work under pressure and multi-task • Responsible, dependable • 18+ with a valid driver’s license • Experience driving a side x side • Able to take direction and work independently • Able to lift at least 50 lb. • Responsible for moving product off the reefer truck to various places on site, moving product onto the reefer, pickups, errands, filling product among other things.
FOR ALL POSITIONS: MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK AUGUST 1-5 INCLUSIVE, ANY SHIFT Please submit your resumé to: Camrose Regional Exhibition, Attention: Paula 4250 Exhibition Drive, Camrose, AB T4V 4Z8 Fax: 780-672-8140. No phone calls please. Email to: paulat@cre.ab.ca
Killam Parts Technician Battle River Implements Ltd. is a progressive John Deere Dealership in East Central Alberta. We sell and service large agricultural, lawn and garden and several supporting lines of equipment. Battle River Implements employs a diverse team of individuals dedicated to serving our customers’ needs. Battle River Implements offers competitive wages, an extensive benefits package, retirement plan, as well as many opportunities for career growth and advancement from within. Responsibilities • Promotes and sells products and/or services to meet customer needs • Verifies receipting of incoming and outgoing shipments and assists with placing • Machine Down and Stock Orders in their proper inventory locations • Follows company process and procedure with shipping and receiving of all goods and services • Operate a forklift to move parts inventory as necessary Experience and Education • High School diploma or equivalent experience, Journeyman Parts Technician or registered apprentice is an asset • Computer competency • Strong Communication skills • Basic parts and machinery knowledge • Ability to lift items weighing up to 75 lbs. For further information on this position, please visit our website http://www.briltd.com Please submit all resumés to alohner@briltd.com
Waskahegan Trail hike anniversary don’t drive can enjoy the fresh air and natural beauty of the countryside. “The trail is a unique treasure in this province and I can see why David and Ross were excited to take on the whole thing at the start of their summer vacation.” The Waskahegan Trail
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Hikers walk a section at Wanisan Lake in Beaver Hills country. People hike every Sunday. By Murray Green
About 50 years ago, two brothers hiked the 290 km Waskahegan Trail in just two weeks. The summer adventure of 50 years ago provides lasting memories for the Dorward brothers and inspiration for local hikers. On July 4, 1968, Ross Dorward, 16, and brother David, 15, started a hike on the newly-created Waskahegan Trail in central Alberta. The trail was developed as a Canadian centennial project, initially through the efforts of their father Fred Dorward and the Oil Capital Kiwanis group. The trail runs mostly on private land and has
few amenities for camping. “Ross and I completed it with Converse running shoes, heavy canvas backpacks, and no tent or freeze-dried food,” said David. He still has the journal he kept from the trip. The route took them through Edmonton, Battle River country, Camrose, Elk Island National Park, Fort Saskatchewan and St. Albert. “When we arrived at Emily Murphy Park on our return, we were met by Lt. Governor Grant MacEwan.” On July 24, the brothers were welcomed in St. Albert. According to the report in the St. Albert Gazette, “Both boys looked
remarkably fresh—didn’t even complain of sore feet.” Waskahegan Trail Association president JoAnne Burek said, “Quite often we’re asked whether it’s possible to hike the whole trail in one go. Except for young David and Ross Dorward, I don’t think anyone else has done it. When we look back on what they did, we’re awestruck. “We recommend that regular folk like us walk the trail in day trips. For example, our Sunday guided hikes cover 5 km sections at a time, for 10 km return trips. Anyone can join us. And because we carpool from Edmonton, even city-dwellers who
Association is a volunteer organization dedicated to building and maintaining the Waskahegan Trail around Edmonton and neighboring east and south areas. For more information, visit https://waskahegantrail.ca or email info@ waskahegantrail.ca.