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Tony and Lorraine Friemark attended Paintearth County regular meeting on Tues. March 28 to express their need for good water. Previous attempts at damming up water for livestock failed and they are presently hauling their water for both the livestock and the house. “The livestock he had were dying,” said Reeve George Glazier. “It’s now affecting their livelihood,” stated Coun. Doreen Blumhagen adding they’ve always been willing to haul water to their residence.” I just want to make them aware that I understand their situation,” said Jeff Cosens, Director of Big Valley disagrees. Environmental They plan to build something that’s Services. “It’s pretty small but still beautiful. desperate, and Council recently drafted an amendment they’re not the only to their municipal land-use bylaw to allow ones,” said Cosens. tiny homes of 650 square feet or less to be “Our [County’s] built in one subdivision. focus is to get water The idea is straightforward: bring tiny to areas that didn’t houses together in one place to give unity have water and this to the area and a community-type feel. is the worst area,” “From what I understand this will be stated Cosens. “How unique in the province of Alberta.” says do I tell them who White. gets priority?” Turn to Problem, Pg 4 Turn to Growth, Pg 2 YOUR SPECIALIST FOR YOUR SPECIALIST FOR YOUR SPECIALIST FOR flooring FLYERS flooring Lowes window furnishings flooring window furnishings AG Foods wall coverings window furnishings wallwall coverings Sobeys coverings lighting lighting interior design IGA paint & accessories interior interiordesign design Food Fare, Castor Sports Excellence Peavey mart 6201, 50th Avenue | Stettler AB Rona jenseninteriors.ca 6201, 50th Avenue | Stettler AB 6201, 50th Avenue | Stettler AB 587-799-0944 NAPA jenseninteriors.ca jenseninteriors.ca 587-799-0944 587-799-0944 The Brick, Stettler

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explore the tiny house possibilities. Tiny houses have become a growing phenomenon as the idea of living in homes smaller than 1,000 square feet or even under the 500-square-foot mark, captures the imagination of ordinary people. A major hurdle has always been finding a place to put them. Written long before the modern day, tiny home movement took hold, existing land-use bylaws discourage building small. Small houses are often seen by neighbours as ‘low class’ and many fear they would drive down property values.

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‘Crown town’ Horkoff’s dream “It is still my dream to make Coronation a ‘crown town’,” said Coun. Vickey Horkoff at the regular Coronation Town Council meeting on March 27. “So I challenge all of you [councillors] to make some yard art for your house.” She is also working on how to get the community involved. It can be anything from a piece of yard art that depicts a crown using any material, such as paint, flowers or recycled material. She is then asking that a photo be sent to vhorkoff@gmail.com by June 30 with the photos being posted at Homecoming for visitors to see and a possible map created for visitors to find all our the crowns. The challenge is open to all ages, residents and businesses in Coronation. At Homecoming 2017, she would like to perhaps see a tour of “Come and See the Crowns”. “Just google crown art, there’s lots of ideas,” added Horkoff. “My goal is possibly, if you didn’t want your crown art at the end of the year, you could donate it to the town and we could have a “where is Waldo” kind of idea or something in the same lines as geocaching.

Education Property Tax requisition

Coronation Town councillors heard at their regular meeting on Mon. March 27 the province is holding the 2017 Education Property uniform tax rates the same as last year and so the town’s requisition amount is down. “Not necessarily good news,” said Chief Administrative Officer, Sandra Kulyk “because that means our equalized assessment has gone down which is not a positive thing.” Collectively the residental rate went up and the commercial rate went down. “We’ve been after the province to freeze the education tax for many many years,” said Kulyk. “Ironically they froze it at the highest rate.

Provincial funding down

Provincial operating municipal grants including Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI), Gas Tax and the Basic Municipal Transportation Grant (used to be called the Street Improvement grant) has decreased grant monies from $402,728 to $399,463.

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Shirley McClellan Regional Water Services Commission 2017 budget was presented to council for consideration and review. “This has been an interesting budget for the Shirley McLellan committee to go through and pass,” said CAO Kulyk. Turn to SMRWSC, Pg 5

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Bryce Cooke, public works reported to council that they have steamed open over 100 culverts as of the March 28 meeting. No road bans were set, only on pavement, as Bryce Cooke explained there was no heavy traffic, only farmers. Council approved the purchase of a Tandem Cross Gate trailer with a Tandem Axle Converter to be used on the summer gravel haul to replace the 2007 tridem pup from Hayworth Equipment, the lowest bidder, for $74,379. Five other tenders ranged from $74,445 to $111,441. The new trailer will be able to haul an extra eight tonne of gravel per trip.

meeting, but CAO Aaseurd explained it was only direction to council representatives to go back to their Housing Authority Boards., it was not an actual motion to instruct the Boards to move forward in developing a new framework. Council heard that 18 communities north of Edmonton including St. Albert were able to structure one board under one Ministerial Act. The Ministerial Acts will not be dissolved until such time as a new framework is approved by all concerned and a new Ministerial Act is Turn to No, Pg 5 put in place.

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rural truckfill was presented for discussion. There is no inexpensive system to stop flushing of the lines. There is approximately 400 m3 of water in the north line that continually needs to be moved to meet chlorine levels. “2900 cu. metres (one cube is 220 gallons) going on the ground,” said Cosens, “my best calculations that I can figure out . Nothing we can do about it, it’s how it is designed.” Questions asked and considerations discussed included what is an acceptable recovery cost currently and the timeframe to reduce the gap. How to proceed with future expansion of the rural water lines, be it small projects or wait for grant funding for larger scale projects? If small projects are to be considered then policies need to be in place to help guide in decisions being made. “Every siutation is unique,” stated Blumhagen when discussing putting together a policy for the water issue. The need for more rural water lines in different parts of the County is known, said CAO Tarolyn Aaserud in an email, it’s just a matter of how to fund any project. Currently there are no known sources of grant funding for water line projects. Council will consider options to

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Cont’d from Pg 1 The problem is having so few on a line. “Do we change our focus and do short lines,” asked Coun. Blumhagen. We’d save probably $75,000 because prices are down right now, said Coun. Dalmer. “Some municipalities make it [building water lines] mandatory under Local Improvement taxes,” said CAO Tarolyn Aaserud adding “If we’re going to do 10 miles, you have to join. That’s the only way you are going to make it work,” concluded Aaserud. The report by Cosens was on the eight systems currently in the County of Paintearth including Halkirk and Crowfoot Reservoirs, Brownfield and rural tank loading systems for agriculture use. A cost share agreement is in place for the expenses at Coronation Reservoir and the Village of Halkirk. The County’s portion of the Halkirk’s expenses is 64 per cent and 40 per cent for Coronation. The total expense of the potable water systems in 2016 was $287,000 with 35 per cent being manpower and 23 per cent in water use. The revenue received was $89,500. Expense by system is as follows: The current water rate from the Shirley McClellan Regional Water Services Commission (SMRWSC) is

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SMRWSC rate unchanged Cont’d from Pg 3 “The water rate is unchanged at $2.50/cubic metre,” said Kulyk, “which means you won’t have to make any consideration of changing our water rate.” Administration fee last year was $5828 with it going down to $3241 for 2017 because concern was raised by some of the membership on how that administration fee charge is calculated. In the past the total administration fees for the year was divided equally among all members so Special Areas, County of Camrose, County of Leduc, Stettler, the bigger centres, were paying exactly the same thing as Halkirk, said Kulyk. What the committee has decided to do was fund a portion of the administration charge for the smaller communities from surpluses so this year’s rate was reduced by $2587. With the withdrawal of the Camrose and Lacombe counties from SMRWC, the annual debenture support for the 14 remaining members has increased with Coronation’s share going up to $3789. “Hopefully the remaining members will think long and hard from withdrawing from the commission and what the impact will be,” said Kulyk. They did have to pay a penalty for pulling out. Town office will calculate the surcharges needed to apply to water bills

No reason to attend

Cont’d from Pg 4 According to discussions, the forming of regions for almost everything is driven by the provincial government where funding comes from. The letter from the town of Coronation, who have motioned to dissolve their housing authority, stated that there was no reason to attend the meeting with government liaison, Loretta Bertol on April 4 until such time that all partners in the two Authority Boards made a resolution to proceed with a new structure. “She’ll just tell us the same thing, to go back and get agreement from all municipal partners,” said Coun. Brian Bunbury. It’s the understanding of those present that the Town of Castor and the Village of Halkirk have not yet done so.

Council went in-camera (public not permitted) for a ‘committee of the whole’ meeting to discuss the preliminary budget.

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by Brenda P. Schimke Intuitively it makes sense to reward employees and management on the basis of performance. But have the results matched the promises? Bombardier was back in the news this week awarding their top six executives 50 per cent pay raises that took their annual remuneration to plus $6 million dollars. The public outcry has been enough that they’ve back-tracked on the egregious pay raises for the moment! Bombardier has never stood on its own two feet. Since time began both the federal and Quebec governments have been bailing out this company. Most recently the governments of Quebec and Canada pumped $1.4 billion into the company. Yet Bombardier missed their delivery deadline for transit cars to Toronto, eliminated 14,500 jobs worldwide, many in Canada, and still couldn’t turn a profit last year. Oh, and then just a few weeks prior, three Bombardier executives were arrested in Sweden on suspicion of aggravated bribery. There are the recent stories coming out of the five major banks in Canada about the extreme pressure employees are put under to meet sales targets. Not a surprise to those of us promised portfolios of a million dollars upon retirement only to find much of those gains evaporated into fees. Of course, the executives at the top of corporations and banks believe themselves entitled to bonuses even when their performance is indefensible. In the case of the unfolding Bombardier remuneration fiasco, I’ve heard business analysts and Prime Minister Trudeau attempt to rationalize and justify these outrageous pay packages as necessary to keep qualified executives on board. The point they don’t get, but Canadians taxpayers do is, “if they were doing their jobs properly, they wouldn’t need taxpayer handouts; they would have earned their bonuses based on performance; and nobody except their shareholders would be putting them under the magnifying glass.” Not only does the bonus culture foster dishonesty, and in some cases fraud, it also creates incivility in the workplace. Bonuses create a dog-eatdog atmosphere. I’m not surprised to hear what bank

employees have to say about sales pressure and bad behaviour in their workplace. I haven’t talked to a happy bank employee since sales and bonuses took over meaningful advice and customer service. We’ve put so much emphasis on financial performance that we’ve forgetten that when employees feel safe, happy, respected and trusted, there is more collaboration, loyalty, risk taking, productivity and a significant reduction in staff turnover and retraining costs. All of these areas are net positives to a corporation’s long-term health and profitability. CP Rail turned magnificent shortterm profits and benefited their shareholders greatly when Hunter Harrison became its CEO. But he turned CP into an ugly work culture, just as Harrison had done to CN rail years before. Sure the balance sheet and income statement looked great after his famous slash and burn techniques were dispensed inhumanly. Harrison then leaves a demoralized workforce and moves on to his next big bonus-induced kill and leaves the remaining managers to reconstruct employee morale and productivity. The bonus-seeking executives of corporations should remember the words of Henry Ford. “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is a process. Working together is a success.” Today performance bonuses at any level and extreme pay packages for those on top quash all that was good when employee loyalty was indeed a positive contributor to the bottom line. Let’s be mindful there is not one example in the history of mankind where prevalent and consistent uncivil behaviour resulted in long-term progress. P.M. Forni ,an award winning professor at John Hopkins University reminds us, “A crucial measure of our success in life is the way we treat one another every day of our lives”. The promise of the golden age of bonuses based on performance has been an adjunct failure because its structure encourages those on top to abuse those below for their sole personal financial gain. Unfortunately taxpayers are too often the ones left eating the corporate losses!

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NDP corporate welfare Many years ago I recall the then national NDP Leader Ed Broadbent was railing against what I believe was a then Liberal Government for subsidizing large corporations for the purpose of preserving jobs. He called it “Corporate Welfare”. He was of the opinion that these large corporations did not need the assistance of government grants to survive. I think the present NDP government in Alberta is planning to play a similar game to promote their Climate Change Plan. The plan is to shut down the coal fired generating plants and substitute that generation of electricity with “renewable” wind and solar generation. At the present time, wind and solar generation are not competitive with coal and gas generation. The capital cost per megawatt of wind and solar generation is much higher than coal or gas and the other problem is that this type of generation is unreliable as the wind does not blow all of the time and the sun does not shine all of the time, especially in the winter, so there has to be some form of backup generation. For wind and solar generation to be sustainable it requires large subsidization from government or a carbon offset. This is the case with the Capital Power wind farm at Halkirk who receive 40 per cent of their revenue from a carbon off set from the State of California. The Province of Ontario has chosen to directly subsidize wind farm owners with taxpayer funds and have substantially increased the cost of electricity to their consumers to recover the cost of that subsidization. It appears to me, that for the Notley government to move forward on their Climate Leadership Plan, they will have to get large renewable energy projects into the development stage. These projects would be unsustainable without government subsidization. It would appear that this government is quite willing to support these

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Muhlbeier, Clara Leola ‘Lee’ February 7, 1930 – March 31, 2017 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother, aunt and friend Lee Muhlbeier in Castor, Ab. at the age of 87 years. Lee was born in Muhlbeier Coronation Hospital to Clara and Charles Embree. She will be fondly remembered for her friendliness, knitting, singing, colouring and

love of her family. Lee and Frank were married June 15, 1950 and started their life together farming, where she enjoyed gardening, canning, knitting, baking and spending time with family, friends and neighbours in the community. Lee leaves to mourn her loving children Robert (Marilyn) Muhlbeier, Ken Muhlbeier, Wayne Muhlbeier, Judy (Larry) Pals, Fred Muhlbeier, Carol (John) MacNeil, Brenda Gebhardt, Dianne (Patrick) Page, Darcy (Tracy Quinlan) Muhlbeier;.

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Although they have to drive as David would become a were raised in the city, well. great-grandfather to three David always enjoyed his They enjoyed of his favourite followers; trips to the family farm their time here for Hayden, Sawyer and where his grandparents many years but Aurora Ekman. lived near Grandora. eventually decided David had a second Grummett David took his schooling to sell everything family here as well, better in Saskatoon. He began at and retire to a vacaknown as the “Shack the Victoria School until tion trailer which Family”. This was a group grade 8 then completed his education would allow them to start to that reflected the many PETERSEN, Juanita Lewverne at the Walter Murray High School. travel more. values that David held August 1, 1923 – March 28, 2017 After completing school, David moved After travelling to which was love your family, to Winnipeg, Mb. where he would Arizona, David and Lee friends and your On March 28, 2017, Juanita make many friends and begin a lifestopped in Alberta to visit motorcycle. Lewverne Petersen of Edmonton long passion for motorcycles. family and ended up Everywhere David went passed away at the age of 93 years. David’s fascination for vehicles deciding to stay. David took he made great friends and Juanita is survived by her two began at an early age. In fact, most of up work with his grandsonhad a good time. He will be daughters, Leigh (Michael) Fawthe pictures of David were usually in-law Nathan, chasing the missed by many and never taken in front of something with a cett and Bonnie (Neal) Finn; one pipeline. forgotten. motor in it. As David grew David passed away peaceson, Ron (Lorna) Petersen; nine Card of Thanks older, this fascination became fully on Feb. 16, 2017 in grandchildren, Jacqueline, Angela, Perhaps you sent a lovely card, more orientated on bikes and Provost, Ab. at the age of 64 Carolyn, Matthew, Nicole, JoceOr sat quietly in a chair, he would eventually share years. lyn, Ryan, Kelly and Mark; twelve Perhaps you sent a floral piece, this passion with many of his He will be forever missed great-grandchildren, Amy, Joshua, Taryn, Aleigh, Aiden, If so we saw it there. “brothers” and eventually and lovingly remembered Kian, Emara, Madison, Dayne, Jace, Samantha and Perhaps you spoke the kindest words join a club. by his children, Cheryl As many friends could say; It was around this same Stephanie; and sister, Velma (Lee) Scott. Predeceased by Zeller and Dean Backus; Perhaps you were not there at all, time that he met his future grandchildren, Crystal husband, Robert (1998); daughter, Lynn (1986); parents, Just thought of us that day, bride, Leone Patricia Grace (Nathan) Ekman, Jesse Eva and Lex; and siblings, Alex, Gerry and Isabel. He loved us all the same and so. Russell. David and Leone Zeller, Rylee Heimdal and Funeral Service was held Monday, April 3 at 11:00 a.m. We will remember him that way. were married on April 5, 1980 Jenna Heimdal; great Whatever you did to console our hearts, in Saskatoon and started at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton grandchildren, Hayden, We thank you very much. their life together as a family. Sawyer and Aurora Ekman; with Cremation following. From the family of David K. Grummett Along with Lee’s children, siblings, Art, Duane, Nori Photos, memories and condolences may be shared Dean and Cheryl and grandand Don; as well as through www.parkmemorial.com. daughter Crystal, the family moved to On Sept. 15, 2008 Lee numerous other relatives Yellowknife, N.W.T. where David Park Memorial passed away at the Foothills and friends. would begin working for Norman Hospital in Calgary, Ab. David was predeceased by Edmonton 780-426-0050 Wells as a mechanic. Following Lee’s passing, his wife, Leone and his parFamily Owned Funeral Home, Soon after, they built a home on David stayed with his ents, Harold and Josephine. Crematorium, Reception Centre Pontoon Lake where David did most of granddaughter Crystal and the building himself. He enjoyed his mechanics job and decided to pursue his journeyman ticket. 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The Town of Sedgewick a logical leveraging and expansion of 14 years of has withdrawn from the collaborative FIP work in Flagstaff Intermunicipal the region that has Partnership’s (FIP) recorded successes such Regional Governance Sub-Committee, however, as regional water and remains a member of FIP. solid waste management, “Sedgewick council has and that FIP isn’t about to put a halt to a current questions and concerns two-year process to look regarding Single Tier at governance options Regional Governance and present a ‘best’ option being presented as a sole to region residents for option, the speed with consideration. which the initiative is The Governance Submoving forward, and in Committee’s current context of our input not crafting of a single tier finding favour with the model of government is Sub-Committee,” said anticipated to be prePerry Robinson, Mayor, sented to the public for Town of Sedgewick. consideration and discus“When we first supsion in the late Spring. ported the Regional “This model builds Governance Study there from a 2015 study that were to be more options tested deeper regionon the table, with more based governance time to discuss it. “As it is, we feel that we barriers and opportunities, including should let the sub-committee work unobstructed identification of a by our questions and con- regional collaborative governance pathway. cerns and be given the Subsequent work initichance to come up with the proposal in the estab- ated in May, 2016 completed each of an lished timeline. “As Sedgewick remains Infrastructure, and Community a member of FIP, we will Sustainability have our chance to hear that proposal at that time, Assessment of all communities in the region, a with the opportunity to Resident Services Survey have our input then..” to better understand “While Sedgewick’s desired services and amedecision is unfortunate and we will leave the door nities, and research of successful examples of open for Sedgewick to Region-Based consider a single tier regional governance solu- Collaboration/ tion that will be presented Governance in Canada to the region for consider- that led to region-resident ation, the remaining eight engagement focused on proposed regional govercommunities in the nance principles. region will proceed with n Dec. 5, 2016 municipal no less energy because of representatives from each our belief that the time of the FIP member comhas come to consider a munities unanimously governance solution that motioned to design a best positions us to stabisingle region-based govlize and grow population ernance model for region and create new opporturesidents to consider nities for our when complete. communities,” said Bob FIP is comprised of repCoutts, Deputy Mayor of resentatives from all Forestburg and FIP municipalities within the Chair. “So many people in our Flagstaff Region. region have an instinct that we need to do things differently in order for our communities to Dispatch (403) 443-0075 grow and Three Hills AB. prosper, • Super B bulkers for Grain and Fertilizer Hauling and this is • Step Deck trailers for Bales and Equipment our best shot at moving forward more proactively.” Bob noted that Give us a call for prompt the Governance dependable service Initiative is

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Trillions wasted on flawed science, Grassroots Alberta Cont’d from Pg 6 It will be large corporations because they are the ones who can raise the capital to finance projects of this nature. So now, who are the sponsors of “Corporate Welfare”? Our NDP are the sponsors of this welfare, that’s who. When it suits their objectives, they see nothing the matter with using the public purse to achieve that objective. The real problem with what they are doing is that they are trying to achieve the impossible objective of changing the climate. As I have stated in previous columns, reducing C02 emissions will not change the climate. I was at a climate change conference in Calgary on March 17 - 18. We had several high profile speakers there including Dr. Tim Ball, a leading climatologist, and they all were able to show evidence that C02 has never been a factor in climate change. Climate change is driven by cycles in our solar system. The people that support the theory of C02 caused climate change cannot show any evidence to support that theory. All they can do is accuse any one who disagrees with them of being a climate change denier.

Root of the problem Cont’d from Pg 6 In conversation with a bureaucratic contact, I was told there was no accounting for persons who could not act in an ‘adult’ manner. It was suggested I run for council in the upcoming election to be held in the fall. No comment forthcoming in any way to suggest that there should be any consequences for the person at the root of the problem. It is not surprising with the attitude at this level that if there are persons at the local level, if so inclined, can act in this manner. A follow-up letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs gave the website address that I could find the ‘Handbook for Petitioners’! I could make many more comments but will end at this time and keep them to myself. Respectfully submitted, Howard Helton Morrin, Ab.

What is so frustrating is that governments, the media and environmentalists refuse to look at the real facts, so those that refuse to look at the facts are the real deniers. There are trillions of dollars being wasted all over the world on this flawed science when the money could

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On the brilliant dren Harold, George, William and Rita. with neighbours. Fortunately she early fall morning The family saved up to buy a little One of Margie’s fondest memories as was able to work at of Sept. 22, 1919, rocking chair so she could soothe the a child were family singalongs led by the Theresetta Marguerite babies near the wood stove in the Grandpa George with his deep bass Convent to help pay (Margie) Isabel Ries kitchen. voice. The children developed a lifefor her high school was born in a tiny Margie was the family caregiver, but long appreciation for art, music and education. Margie homesteader shack also loved to get up to tricks and roam poetry which is still evident in the talwas moved by the seven miles south of Castor. the fields with brother Harold ents of many extended family devotion of the Daughters of Wisdom, On the brilliant early fall morning (“Harky”), her closest sibling in age. members. who served the Castor community for of Sept. 22, 1919, Marguerite (Margie) The Ries children came of age on the Margie’s high school years coincided many years in the school and hospital. Turn to Continued, Pg 16 Isabel Ries was born in a tiny homevirgin prairie. They gathered shooting with the Great Depression. steader shack seven miles south of stars and crocuses in spring and Castor in the grasslands of east cendelighted as fields, sloughs and skies tral Alberta. came alive with birds and little Ninety-seven and a half years later, creatures. on the spring morning of April 1, 2017, They ran behind a stone boat to help with her daughters at her side, Margie Grandpa clear the land for seeding. took her last breath at Our Lady of the They roamed far and wide to find the Rosary Hospital in Castor. best saskatoon and gooseberry patches She died in the hospital where her in summer. nursing career began 76 years earThey walked over a mile to Willow lier, in the community that she so Prairie school even in the bitter days of cherished and that cherished her in winter. return. Margie was proud to be a child of pioMargie’s life spanned almost a cenneer parents. In a beautiful tribute on tury and was a vivid testament to the the occasion of brother William and regenerative power of love, compassister-in-law Shirley’s 50th wedding sion and gratitude. anniversary, she wrote: “Their spirit of Margie demonstrated these qualiadventure, courage and perseverance ties to everyone in her long was a precious heritage. Their legacy life: nursing patients, extended family, was a love for the natural environfriends and especially her children, ment. We experienced both the beauty grandchildren and and harshness of the western prairie great-grandchildren. landscape and were the heirs of the When Margie turned her brilliant wide open spaces, vast blue skies, disblue eyes on you and touched you with tant horizon, glowing sunsets and star her soft, warm hands you knew you studded night sky.” were the most important person in the Margie remembers a wonderful sense world at that moment. of community enjoyed by the early pioShe made everyone feel special and neers south of had an astounding capacity to Castor, with barn remember the details of the lives of raisings, schoolglenrose@syban.net Ken Prichard & Family (780) 608-6080 those she loved. And she loved so very house dances and Camrose, AB Jonathan Prichard (780) 781-5137 many. Sunday suppers Steven Prichard (780) 678-4770 If it takes a vilEast of Camrose to Highway #56, lage to raise a 1.5 miles south and .5 miles west Phone (403) 742-2368 child, it also takes a village to help Regular Sales ~ Tuesdays - 9 a.m. an elder die. At website: www.stettlerauction.ab.ca the end, Margie Box 1238, Stettler, AB often spoke of Note: Online bidding and viewing how grateful she was to call Castor each sale at 11 a.m. her home. see stettlerauction.ab.ca “I was so Phone (403) 742-2368 blessed to belong Box 1238, Stettler, AB • (403) 742-2368 to this commuwww.stettlerauction.ab.ca nity. Whatever the plans are for Regular Sales ~ Tuesdays 9 a.m. my funeral, for feeder cattle and cull cows please let it be a Thursday, Feb. 16 at SAM Bred Cow Sales - Mar 24, Apr 28. joyful celebration LOOKING AHEAD BullWilkie Sales Charolais of my 97 years,” go to www.stettlerauction.ab.ca 31 two-year-old Charolais bulls she said many for all sale dates and catalogs. times in her last Friday, Feb. 17 at the Ranch - Lazy Bar E Ranches Consignment Sale weeks. MILK REPLACE 50 two-year-old Angus bulls Phone (403)was 742-2368 Margie the at Stettler Ag Grounds May 5 Regular Sales ~ Tuesdays - 9 a.m. third of seven AcreageThursday, Tools and Machinery website: www.stettlerauction.ab.ca Feb. 23 atSale SAM - Chapman Cattle Co. Angus Bulls Box 1238, Stettler, children bornABto Pending May 27 100 Angus two-year-old bulls George Ries,and a viewing Note: Online bidding Equipment Consignment Sales each sale at 11 a.m. Swiss-German Thursday, see stettlerauction.ab.ca at SAM June 17.March 9 at SAM - Buffalo Lake Charolais APBU 11D SCP 99C Mennonite Phone (403) 742-2368 40 yearling bulls Sales Reps: teacher and AHEAD Complete line of Feeds from: Gary Rairdan 403-740-6823 • Jim Abel farmer from Phone (403) 742-2368 Saturday, March 11 403-740-9609 at the Ranch - LLB Angus Bull and Female Sale ALES Freeman, South Brad Lohr 780-679-5500 • Terry Silbernagel 403-318-5873 one (403) 742-2368 head of purebred female, commercial females, 16Sales at SAM lar ~ Tuesdays - 9 a.m. Dakota, and his 800Larry Stulberg 403-740-3863 • Roger Peters 403-838-9815 arolais site: www.stettlerauction.ab.ca two-year-old and yearling bulls Phone (403) 742-2368 Box 1238, Stettler, AB Austrian wife, Phone (403) 742-2368 harolais bulls Regular Sales ~ Tuesdays - 9 a.m. LOOKING AHEAD Complete line of Feeds from: Online bidding and viewing Maria. 17website: at the Ranch - Lazy Bar E Ranches www.stettlerauction.ab.ca 42-2368 BULL SALES Friday, March 24 at SAM - Double Star Stock Farm MILK REPLACER Box Stettler, AB each sale at1238, 11 a.m. 50 Angus bulls aystwo-year-old - 9 a.m. Like so many of Phone (403) 742-2368 eauction.ab.ca stettlerauction.ab.ca Regular Sales ~ Tuesdays 9 a.m. Note: Online bidding and- viewing & Shepalta Farm • Feed Minerals • Horse Feed • Lix Tubs Phone (403)•742-2368 Chapman Co. 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Stettler school invited to San Diego Showcase Linda Stillinger,

ECA Review Reporter William E. Hay Stettler Secondary Campus, having earned provincial and international recognition for its work on high school redesign, was invited to participate in the Center for Secondary School Redesign (CSSR) and EdExcellence School Showcase. This student-centered professional development showcase was held in San Diego, California from February 15 - 17. Five staff members and seven students from Wm. E. Hay had the opportunity to hear from other students, attend presentations, visit school sites, and network with peers while sharing their redesign programs and strategies. A delegation, including teacher Amy Smith, students Quinn Pederson (grade 7), Kevin Missikewitz (grade 9) and Jenny Munholland (grade 10) along with Principal Norb Baharally shared their experiences with the Clearview board. Each student took the opportunity to report on what they observed at the schools they visited, what they discovered in roundtable and presentation sessions and the excellent work done at their own school. “We have a lot of great things at Wm. E. Hay that a lot of us didn’t actually appreciate before we left.” stated Jenny Munholland “Living in a rural community should not be a disadvantage… if we seek out opportunities.” William E. Hay was the only Canadian school invited to participate in the conference. Vendor proposals for the purchase of five school buses from (Bluebird) at $526,810, Bus Centre (Thomas) at $520,701 and Western IC (International) at $495,560 were reviewed. Western

Canada IC Bus coming in with not only the lowest price but received the highest rating using a scoring tool.

The board accepted senior administration’s recommendation and moved to award the purchase of

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#1 Crowfoot Crossing Industrial Park County of Paintearth, AB Bylaw 649-17 to amend the Land Use Bylaw 593-09 has been given first reading by Council, and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act Section 606, shall cause to be held a PUBLIC HEARING at the noted time below for the purpose of general updates and amendments to the LUB:

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1:15 PM Schedule A - General Land Use Regulations The proposed bylaw amendments are available for viewing on the County website at www.countypaintearth.ca or at the County Office, #1 Crowfoot Crossing Industrial Park at Hwy #12 and Twp Rd 374 during office hours of 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Anyone who may be affected or claim to be affected by the above proposed amendments may make an oral or written presentation at the above noted hearing, or submit a written presentation to the County of Paintearth, Box 509, Castor, AB T0C 0X0 or by fax 403-882-3560 no later than 4:30 pm on Friday April 14, 2017.

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AUCTION LOCATION: From RIBSTONE, AB, follow Hwy 610 1 km (0.6 miles) Northwest, then 4.5 km (2.8 miles) North on Range Rd 2-5 OR From the Jct of Hwy 17 & Hwy 14, go 15 km (9.3 miles) West to Range Rd 2-5, then 10 km (6.2 miles) South. GPS: 52.760554, -110.269676 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2011 Case IH Steiger 385 4WD · 2010 Case IH Puma 165 MFWD · 2013 Case IH 7230 · 2013 MacDon D65 30 Ft · Trailtech S/A Header Transport · 2014 Case IH WD 1903 Series 30 Ft · 1998 GMC C7500 S/A Grain · 1986 Chevrolet Silverado 20 Long Box · 1993 Four Star 18 Ft T/A Aluminum Stock · 1997 Southland 20 Ft Tri/A Gooseneck Equipment · 2009 Bourgault 5710 Series II 40 Ft Air Drill · International 22 Ft Cultivator · Kello-Bilt 225 16 Ft Offset Disc · Brandt

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Real Estate

24 FULLY serviced lake properties Buffalo Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. Lots range from 0.2 +/- to 0.32 +/- acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. 3 PARCELS of farmland - Thorhild, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 466.99 +/- title acres. 421 +/- cultivated acres. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. 1 PARCEL of pasture - Breton, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 161 +/title acres. Suitable for recreation, ranching or building. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652. Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. 3 QUARTERS of farmland - Boyle, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 480 +/title acres. 180 +/cultivated acres. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652. Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. 1 PARCEL of farmland - Sangudo, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 160.96 +/- title acres. 135 +/- cultivated acres. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652. Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

GULF Island Farm. 4 bedroom/3 bathrooms, 2 sunrooms, 2 car garage, 5 acres. Ocean view fully serviced Gabriola Island, BC. Orchard, horse stables, paddocks, riding ring. $850,000.; www.explorethemaples.ca. PRIVATELY owned pasture, hayland and grainland available in small and large blocks in Saskatchewan. Please contact Doug at 306-716-2671 for further details. PRAIRIESKY Royalty Ltd. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 587-293-4055 or visit www.prairiesky. com/Selling-YourRoyalties .

For Rent

HAPPY Easter from Raval Paradise Motel & RV, Youngstown, AB. Open 24/7. Wifi, cable tv, microwave, fridge, coffeemaker. Weekly & monthly rates available. Also for rent: mobile home & garage. Call 403890-7482.

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Classifieds

STEEL building sale. “Priced to sell!” 20X21 $5,997. Front & back walls included. 30X33 $7,339. No ends included. 35X37 $11,782. One end wall included. Check out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036.

Feed & Seed

SEED for sale. New CWRS wheat 96% germ, feed barley 96% germ, oats 99% germ. 403-575-2175. BALING oats for sale, 94% germination, 42 lb/bu, cleaned. Ken 403854-8090. FOR SALE common alfalfa seed, bred for hybrid rigour. $3.65/ lb. 780-374-3877. Dennis Dylke, Daysland, Ab. 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, 1-877250-5252.

Livestock

BULLS for sale. Charolais, Red Angus and Red Angus/Simmental cross. 780-582-2254. LAKEFORD Registered Polled Hereford and Red Angus bulls for sale. 2 year old and yearling bulls available. Semen tested and ready to work in your herd! Contact Dan Prichard 780-3852298. PUREBRED Red Angus bulls for sale. Yearling & 2 Yr olds. EL-DEE Red Angus, Compeer, AB. Dustin 403-771-0847 cell, Kyle 403-952-6890 cell, Dan 780-7537938 cell/ 403-5522422 home.

Helping Hand Mike Bertin The small job guy Home, acreage, farm Vehicles and Equipment Repairs, Maintenance Cleanup mjbertin@hotmail.com

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Career Training

BECOME A Heavy Equipment Operator. 12 week certificate program in Drumheller. September 2017. Information session April 27. Call Campus Alberta Central 403-8238300; www.campusalbertacentral. com.

Help Wanted

CROP Production Services in Delburne is looking to hire two high clearance sprayer operators as well as class #1 and #3 truck drivers for the upcoming season. If interested call Darrin @ (403)588-6515 or email resume to: Darrin.wells@cpsagu.ca INTERESTED in the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: awna. com/for-job-seekers.

ALBERTA Prairie Railway Excursions over the next couple of months will be hiring both full and part time staff for a variety of positions including Summer Career Development. Applicants must be willing to work weekends, be outgoing and like working with people. If you are looking for exciting and challenging work where you will meet guests from all over the world, Alberta Prairie may have the right job for you. Please drop off a resume or pick up an application at 4611 47 Ave. Stettler or mail resume to PO Box 1600, Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0. For additional information call Bob at 403-7422811. ALBERTA Prairie Railway over the next could of months will be hiring able bodied and willing individuals to work as valued members of tis 2016 track crew including Summer Career Development. Applicants should be in good health, enjoy outdoor physical labour and like working as a team member. Mechanical attitude would be an asset. Please drop off a resume or pickup an application at 4611 - 47 Ave. Stettler. Alternatively resumes can be mailed to PO Box 1600, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0. For additional information call Bob at 403-7422811. FULL-TIME Flooring Sales Professional in retail/contract store. Must be knowledgeable and comfortable with contractors and customers. Competitive salary, benefits, staff discount. Please reply with resume to bob. anderson@hbcvernon.ca.

Email: accounts@ECAreview.com HELP Wanted Alberta Prairie Railway is looking for a working maintenance away superintendent. This is a seasonal fulltime position. The successful applicant must have experience and willingness to manage work crews maintaining 30 plus miles of track. Please submit resume to Alberta Prairie, PO Box 1600, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0 or via email to info@absteamtrain.com. JOURNEYMAN or Apprentice Plumber needed for full-time employment in Hanna, Alberta. Please call Wecker Plumbing & Heating Ltd. at 403-854-4774 or email resume to: weckerpl@telus.net. AGGREGATE company looking for crusher personnel in Wainwright area for April to December. Must have own accommodations. Send resume to: fitzagg@gmail.com. MEDICAL Transcription! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! INTERIOR Heavy Equipment School. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Available! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com. REACH over 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide Classifieds. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details. 1-403-578-4111.

Legal Notices

ESTATE of Margaret Doreen Kroker, late of Castor, Ab. Anyone having a claim on the estate, mail notice to Box 1046, Coaldale, Ab, T1M 1M8 by April 20, 2017. NOTICE To Creditors and Claimants. Estate of Elmer Harold Bridge who died on March 14, 2017. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by May 15, 2017 and provide details of your claim with E. Roger Spady, Barrister and Solicitor at Box 328, Coronation, Alberta, T0C 1C0. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

Auctions

BUD Haynes & Ward’s Firearms Auction. Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Estate Clint Sanborn of Moose Jaw, Sask. Collection of Bill Rea of Spruceview, Alberta. 700+ lots, online bidding, consign Linda Baggaley 403-597-1095; Brad 780-940-8378; www. budhaynesauctions. com; www.wardsauctions.com. UNRESERVED Auction. Friday, April 7, Edmonton. Live & On-line bidding. Trucks, SUVs, snowmobiles, ATVs and more! AeroAuctions. ca. 1-888-600-9005. ANTIQUE Collector Auction. 1963 Ford police car; CocaCola; tools; furniture; toys; dolls & much more. 10 a.m., Saturday, April 8, Legion Hall, Wainwright, Alberta. 780-842-5666; www. scribnernet.com.

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Coming Events

CONSORT Gun and Hobby Show, 42nd Annual, April 8 & 9, Consort Sportex, Consort AB. Approx., 250 tables.Doors open Sat., 10-5:00 pm, Sun., 10-3:00 pm. Sat., country music in the PM followed by supper and social evening. Sun., music 10:30 - 3:00 pm. Open gospel jam session until noon. Something for everyone. Adults $5, Youth $3. 403-577-3818 Sponsored by Consort Lions Club. RUMMAGE SALE by the Castor IODE, Sat. Apr. 8, Castor Community Hall, 11 am - 3:30 pm. Light lunch available @ $5. Grocery hamper raffle.

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MEIER 2 Day Unreserved Auction Sale for Mayco Industries Group. Tuesday, April 11 and Wednesday, April 12. 11 a.m. both days. 1108 - 5 Street, Nisku, Alberta. Viewing Monday, April 10, 10 - 5 p.m. Selling over 1 million dollars of new electrical inventory, also trucks, trailers, Bobcats, C-Can, 535 threaders, and benders. Catalogue available at viewing time. For more information, Contact Meier Auction at 780-4401860.

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CONSORT Dinner Theatre “I Bet Your Life” Comedy by Fred Carmichael. Evenings Apr. 22, 28,29. Brunch Apr. 23 only. Tickets Mar. 27. Phone 403-5772252.

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Announcements

CANADIAN Immigration Medicals for PR, work, student, refugee claims. Dr. A. Salopek, 11033 - 9 Ave. NW, Edmonton, AB, T6R 5R9. M-F 9:00-18:00. Sat. 9:00-13:00. 587-400-0546.

Services

BLUE SKY Safety Consulting offers training in: First Aid & CPR, WHIMIS, TDG, Confined Spaces, Defensive Driving (3 demerits taken off), Petroleum Fire Fighting, Accident Investigation, IRPV16 Basic Safety, Hazard Assessment & Ground Disturbance. Don Fix, consultant 403742-9615, email butchfix@gmail.com Health CANADA Benefit Group - Attention Alberta residents: Do you 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. Services CRIMINAL Record? Why suffer employment/licensing loss? Travel/business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US entry waiver. Record purge. File destruction. Free consultation 1-800-347-2540.

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Responsibility for: Shipping/ Receiving materials, and administrative functions projects as assigned.

Qualifications: Positive attitude, organized, works alone/part of a team. Minimum 2 years experience. Data entry. Understand NAFTA. 2-4 years experience in manufacturing warehouse. Minimum grade 12. Forklift Ticket preferred. Only those considered will contacted. Email resumes to: hr@tghl.ca Website: www.tghl.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Paintearth Lodge is now accepting

STEP applications

for employment beginning July 4th to August 26th, 2017; 8 hours per day, 5 days per week at $14.50 per hour. Position title of Building & Grounds Maintenance Assistant; Duties to include general property and building maintenance. Must have excellent interpersonal relationship skills as you will be working with seniors as well as a variety of staff personnel. Must have a valid driver’s license. Only successful or short-listed applicants will be notified. Resumes (please include reference sources) will be received until April 29th, 2017, send them to: Jacqueline Baldwin, Box 209, Castor, AB TOC OXO or email to cdhassist@syban.net

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Prairie Land Regional Division No. 25 requires professional, competent employees. Employment opportunities become available on an ongoing basis. Please visit our website at www.plrd.ab.ca for all available positions including teachers, administrative assistants, educational assistants, librarians, maintenance workers, mechanics, finance and technology specialists. Schools are located in Hanna, Youngstown, Cessford, Delia, Morrin, Veteran, Consort and Altario as well as 9 colony schools throughout the division. If you are interested in enhancing student learning experiences and promoting cooperation and commitment within a team environment, PLRD #25 is the workplace for you. Application procedures are outlined on our website. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of credentials, a current Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement. check us out online www.ECAreview.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Paintearth Lodge is now accepting applications from students who will be entering, or returning, to college or university this fall.

The Summer Career Placement Program

begins May 4th and ends August 25th, 2017. The program is 40 hours per week, with the possibility of occasional weekends and shift work.

Position title of Department Assistant: will be required to perform a variety of tasks within each Lodge department. Must have excellent interpersonal relationship skills as you will be working with seniors as well as a variety of staff personnel. Must have a valid driver’s license. Only successful or shortlisted applicants will be notified. Position title of Maintenance Assistant: will be required to perform a variety of tasks within the specified department. Must have excellent interpersonal relationship skills as you will be working with seniors as well as a variety of staff personnel. Must have a valid driver’s license. Only successful or shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Resumes (please include reference sources) will be received until April 17th, 2015, send them to: Brenda Kneller, Box 209, Castor, AB TOC OXO or email to knellerac@wildrosenet.ca

Clearview Public Schools

SEASONAL GROUNDS KEEPER AND MAINTENANCE WORKER Competition No. 5698

Westmoreland Coal Company – Paintearth Mine Administrative Assistant An opportunity exists at the Paintearth Mine, located North of Halkirk, Alberta for an Administrative Assistant. Position Profile: Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, this position is responsible for a wide range of administrative activities on site. Responsibilities will include: timecard entry, bi-weekly payroll, daily maintenance entry, processing of FLRA’s along with other various administrative duties as assigned. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will preferably hold a Business Certificate or equivalent with minimum of 2 years related experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, be able to work effectively with minimal supervision and be self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are a requirement. Westmoreland Coal Company – Paintearth Mine offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and provides the opportunity for personal growth and development. Closing Date: April 21, 2017 Please e-mail or fax your resume and cover letter to Human Resources: Email: careers.PEMSHM@westmoreland.com Fax: 403.854.5203 We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We would kindly appreciate no phone calls.

Clearview Public Schools is accepting applications for two temporary full time Grounds Keeping and Maintenance Workers based out of Stettler, AB. Positions are anticipated to be 8 hour/day Monday through Friday with an hourly wage of $15.64. These positions are under the Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP). The program is available to current students 15 and older, who reside and/or attend school in Alberta and will be returning full-time to high school or a post-secondary institution no later than November 1, 2017. To be eligible, a student must be an Alberta resident, and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a protected person under the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act , who is legally allowed to work and study in Canada. Start date will be May 1, 2017 and will run until August 31, 2017. We are looking for individuals who display the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The successful candidates will be required to do grounds keeping as well as other duties as directed. Successful candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and will be required to provide a current criminal record check and child intervention check prior to employment commencing. Candidates selected for an interview will be required to supply three references that have agreed to be contacted at the time of the interview. Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume electronically to applications@clearview. ab.ca quoting competition number 5698-17 in the subject line . Applications may also be sent to Clearview Public Schools, Attn: Russ McKay, Director of Facilities, Box 720, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0. Faxes may be sent to (403) 742-1388. Closing date for this position is 4:00 p.m. on April 19, 2017. The employer reserves the right to hire the applicant best suited to this position based on the candidate’s required knowledge, qualifications and skills, and reserves the right to not fill the position at the employer’s determination. We appreciate all applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Continued her lifelong ministry to the sick and lonely wisdom made her a revered elder and undisputed “Grand Matriarch” of the Ries clan. Her death leaves a tremendous hole in our hearts and in our community. She will be greatly missed. Margie was predeceased by parents George and Maria Ries, husband Vincent, sister Virginia and brother -in-law Reiny Griebel, brothers Alfred and William Ries, brother Harold and sister-in-law Patricia, brother George and sister-in-law Maria and brother-inlaw Edward Renschler, as well as nephews Richard Griebel, Christopher Griebel and Norman Renschler. She is survived by sister-in-law Shirley Ries and her only living sibling, beloved sister Rita Renschler of Bowden, Alberta.

Card of Thanks

Her family wishes to thank the staff at Paintearth Lodge, where Margie lived in her last years, for their kindness and professionalism in maintaining such a beautiful facility. We wish also to pay our deepest respects and gratitude to the staff at

Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital for the excellent care and compassion during the last weeks of Mom’s life. From the bottom of our hearts, we also wish to thank our “schwester” and Margie’s nursing soulmate, the incomparable Marilyn Weber, for giving Mom so much support and loving care throughout her senior years.

Services

Lady of the Rosary Hospital Foundation or Paintearth Lodge. As we say goodbye to our precious Margie, let us remember her beautiful blessing for almost every occasion, especially this one. “Love Never Dies, my darlings”. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Parkview Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, Box 186, Castor, AB T0C 0X0, 403-882-3141. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.parkviewfueralchapels.com

Services will be held at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Castor. Prayer Vigil was Sun.., April 9 at 7 p.m. and Funeral Mass on Mon., April 10 at 11 am, followed by internment at the Lionel Duncalf, Owner Operator cemetery and reception at the Castor Dalum, Alberta Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Development and Peace AGRICULTURE / CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT HAULING (Canada), Our Excavating, Basement Digging, Demolition, Waterlines & Electrical

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Cont’d from Pg 11 The foundation of her deep Catholic faith was formed during these years. In high school, Margie decided on a career in nursing. She graduated from Calgary’s Holy Cross Hospital nursing school in 1941. Her first job was at Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor. Margie continued her education in a community nursing and midwifery program with the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) in Montreal and a post graduate public health program at the University of British Columbia. Over the next decades, Margie worked as a district public health nurse in Ganenoque, Ontario and in Stettler, Grassland, Valleyview and Hinton, Alberta. As Margie worked all over the country and explored the world, she maintained strong roots in Castor with many visits home to her parents and siblings. She was treasured by a growing flock of nieces and nephews, who delighted in visits from an exotic Auntie who brought presents and stories from her travels. Margie had a soft, welcoming lap and an eternally loving nature. She was the keeper of the birthday book, never forgetting a family occasion. In October of 1958, Margie married Vincent Carl Harper, a chef of Irish descent from Toronto, in Churchill, Manitoba. Their first child, Marguerite (Margo) Harper was born in March of 1960, followed by Carolynn in June of 1961. Margie and Vince raised their girls in the northern Manitoba town of Cranberry Portage. Margie considered the birth of their daughters the greatest of her myriad achievements. The girls grew up inspired by her deep faith, compassionate nature and intellectual curiosity. She passed on to them the family gifts of literature, music and a deep respect for the wisdom and fragility of the natural world. The family moved back to Castor from northern Manitoba in 1975, as Vince was terminally ill. Margie and the girls moved in with her widowed father George Ries and Margie cared for both her father and husband in the next year. Margie became a widow at the age of 57 when Vince passed away on Jan. 10, 1977. Margie will be buried next to Vince in the Castor cemetery. As the girls finished high school, Margie nursed in Castor and surrounding area. Ever the adventurer, she took one last nursing job at the age of 69, travelling to Inuvik for a stint in the local nursing home. One of the great joys of Margie’s life was becoming an “instant grandmother” to four children - Eduardo, Ernesto, Ivan and Elisa Aragon - when daughter Margo married widower Eduardo Aragon in July of 1988 in Castor. The next year Margie’s family circle expanded when Carolynn married Gavin Bilton in July of 1989. Together, Carolynn and Gavin raised five children: Ryan, Kimberly, Claire, Emily and Caitlin Bilton. In time she became a proud great grandmother to Hennessy Bilton, Jacob, Paige and Markus Falkenberg and Ariela, Miguel and Gianna Aragon. Sadly she did not live to meet her eighth great grandchild, who is due in August of 2017. In retirement Margie travelled widely and gave of herself generously to her extended family, friends and community. She continued her lifelong ministry to the sick and lonely long after her formal nursing career was over. This loving presence was Margie’s signature and life work. Her grace, thoughtfulness, and

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