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Lodge has pursued has not achieved the level of success that was anticipated,” Lodge Manager Sam Kirsch told Bashaw council during its regular meeting March 23. “We can’t seem to make it profitable at this time.” The lodge no longer has its

ECA Review reporter Bashaw Valley Lodge hasn’t been able to become the facility for seniors it had hoped and wants to try different ventures. “The senior supportive living business model that the Bashaw

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establish supportive revenue for the lodge but not abandon the original intent to be a provider of senior independent housing in Bashaw. To reach this goal, they propose to provide new services and create jobs in the community. Turn to Hope, Pg 2

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license to be a seniors’ facility because it didn’t have the required minimum number of senior residents. The owners now want to expand its business model in the hopes of staying sustainable and keep the lodge in the community. They want to add and

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Hope to market the lodge as a preferred retreat Cont’d from Pg 1 Some ways the lodge could achieve this is by offering a place to dine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. As well as prepare meals for seniors and the public for visiting sports teams, clubs and organizations. Another idea, said Kirsch, is to provide accommodation to visitors and help fill a current gap in Bashaw after the loss of the Bashaw Motor Inn to a fire last year. The lodge would also like to offer various groups an opportunity to stay at the lodge such as sports teams, golfers, fishers and nature enthusiasts. “We hope to market the lodge as a preferred Alberta retreat to authors, composers, artists and families who wish to find a place to regroup, think, create and explore ideas in a rural and naturally peaceful setting,” said Kirsch. The lodge could also host leadership and training seminars, personal and spiritual growth workshops, life experience focused studies, visual and performing arts

exhibits and health and wellness workshops. “We believe that there is a demand for government, corporate, youth and adult educational institution that will find the Town of Bashaw a great choice for their needs and services.” The lodge could also hold both indoor and outdoor events, including birthday parties, reunions and weddings. The lodge is on five acres and the courtyard could host garden receptions and social gather as well as winter, spring summer and fall festivals. “We ask the town council to allow us to serve the public in our dining area, operate as a retreat and lodge and become an event centre for the community,” said Kirsch. Bashaw Mayor Penny Shantz welcomed the changes. “This is a very interesting proposal. Personally I believe it would be a great benefit to Bashaw.” Likewise, Coun. Lynn Schultz agreed. “We would like to see it be

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a success. We have to be susceptible to change and what makes it work.” Dr. Tony Mucciarone was also present at the meeting and said, “The only way it will be a success is if we get community participation and support.” Council received the presentation as information. They will get more information about fire safety and any potential parking issues before voting on the lodge’s proposal. Deputy Mayor Rosella Peterman said she would like to see the facility kept open. “It’s good for the town to have that facility in use and regular use.” Fourteen bids for infrastructure project Fourteen companies bid on Bashaw’s 2017

Infrastructure Replacement project and the contract was awarded to Carbon Earthworks of Red Deer, which put in the lowest bid. Their tender price was $1,080,346, which included tax. Greg Smith of Tagish Engineering out of Red Deer, told Bashaw council during their regular meeting March 23, that since Carbon Earthworks has limited past experience and is relatively new to the industry, they recommend the contingency allowance be increased to 12 per cent from the usual 10 per cent. Smith added, however, that Tagish Engineering has worked with Carbon Earthworks in Stettler and that it “did go well. “They are a newer company that started in 2011 and are a little extra aggressive.”

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Smith said 14 bids were a lot andt he next lowest bid was Border Paving at $1,414,061. Most of the bids came from Edmonton companies but other bids came from Lacombe such as Grayson Excavating for $1,602,164 and DB Bobcat for $1,830,392. Other central Alberta companies who put in a bid were Central City for $1,830, 415 and Pidherneys for $1,828,550. The highest bid was from Alfresco Construction for $2,669,701. “It’s an extremely good time for civil infrastructure,” said Smith. “Unfortunately there’s not enough work in the industry for how many people are looking. I would say that is the single biggest reason.” Council approved $1,254,525 for the 2017 infrastructure replacement project through grants from Federal Gas Tax, MSI Capital and municipal transportation grant. The shortfall is $16,499.

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Stettler town council discusses RCMP priorities Linda Stillinger

ECA Review Reporter At the Mar. 21 regular meeting, RCMP Sgt. Phil Penny offered council a rundown on the Stettler detachment’s activities and successes over the past year and spelled out strategies for the year ahead. The three key areas of focus include property crimes involving theft under $5000, organized crime activities and community policing. Penny outlined successes in combatting organized crime, touching on grow ops, drugs such as fentanyl and internet crimes.

Addressing property crimes through public education, conducting exercises with the Citizens on Patrol groups and holding forums on fraud prevention at seniors’ lodges have been positive strategies. Building off the achievements of the past year, the detachment will continue to increase RCMP visibility and strive to maintain open lines of communication with the public. Penny expects to increase police presence this summer in the village of Big Valley for the Rails and Tales exposition and in Rochon Sands.

2017 Strategic Plan

CAO Greg Switenky reviewed the town’s 2017 Strategic Plan, updating council on the progress of action plans. Highlighting Stettler Recreational Center modernization plans, Switenky discussed ice plant replacement and the completion of the energy audit, building condition evaluation and roof assessment reports prepared by John Hull Architecture. Both the community housing assessment and the master pathway plan update are ongoing.

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Updating the cemetery bylaw Lisa Joy

ECA Review reporter Village of Clive council, at is regular meeting March 13, gave first reading to an updated cemetery bylaw. The updated bylaw allows for polypropylene containers for casket burials. Previously Clive only allowed concrete. “They are cheaper and just as strong,” said Clive Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Carla Kenney, adding that the village has had requests for polypropylene from both families and funeral homes. Clive will also now allow a maximum of four human remains to be interred in each plot; up to one casket and up to three cremated remains per plot. A monument permit is

also required to install any monuments. “Maintenance guidelines were set out to ensure the safety of the public and preserve the dignity of the cemetery,” said CAO Kenney. Grave decorations such as vases, solar lights or any other materials must be permanently attached to the monument or marker. Glass decorations of any kind are not permitted. Flowering ornamental plants may be planted on plots provided they are maintained by the next of kin. Trees, shrubs, creepers and climbers shall be planted only by employees of the village, said CAO Kenney. The complete bylaw can be viewed on the Village website. Anyone wanting more information can contact the

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Capital plan The Prairie Land Regional Division (PLRD) board reviewed the 2017-2020 Three-year Capital Plan at their March 16 meeting and concurrently the most pressing structural needs throughout the division within our facilities. The Delia School rebuild/ modernization still remains our top priority as a result of the identified structural issues that presents itself. Morrin School has been recognized as our second priority as a result of heaving floors and foundational issues under the gymnasium. The next items that 3”have wide

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been identified are J.C. Charyk Hanna School roofing replacement as this process was not a part of the recent school modernization project; Altario School building envelope and mechanical upgrade, and finally the Youngstown School building envelope upgrade.

Budget Guiding Principles

The Board passed a motion to adopt the 2017-2018 Budget Guiding Principles to be used in the development of the 2017-2018 operating budget. Turn to Indigenous, Pg 12 version

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Clive will finally replace its entrance sign for under $10,000 after setting aside the money in reserves about two years ago. “Council authorized the colours and it will be in place by June,” said Clive Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Carla Kenney. The sign will have the village’s logo colours, black with yellow and white background. Clive awarded the contracted to Lacombe Signmasters. Clive, however, is still lobbying the provincial government for an illuminated sign at the Highway 12 turnoff to Clive, which land falls within the province’s jurisdiction. “We are working with Alberta Transportation for the Highway 12 Clive Access Road Project,” said CAO Kenney.

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Bylaw passed

Bylaw 2093-17 authorizing the council to issue a debenture for the purpose of upgrading the lagoon storage cells passed second and third readings. The bylaw passed first reading at the Feb. 7 regular meeting and was appropriately advertised on Feb. 15 and 22. Plans and specifications have been prepared and the total cost of the project is estimated to be $970,000.

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Coronation RCMP targeting speed enforcement Coronation RCMP will be targeting speed enforcement in the month of April to coincide with the 2017 Alberta Traffic Safety Calendar and the Government of Alberta Office of Traffic Safety. Speed is often a factor in collisions and can contribute substantially to the severity of the collision. Coronation RCMP encourages motorists to follow posted speed limits and reduce speed when environmental factors dictate. Drivers must slow to 60 km/ hr (or less if the speed limit is lower) when passing stopped emergency vehicles or tow trucks that have their lights flashing and are on the same side of the highway. Fines for speeding range from $78 to $474, or mandatory court appearance for travelling 50 km/h over the speed limit. These fines are doubled when speeding past emergency vehicles or in construction zones.

March 10, between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. A vehicle struck a Hyundai Sonata that was parked in the Gus Wetter School parking lot. The parked vehicle sustained damage to the driver’s door.

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On March 19, , at approximately 1 a.m. Hanna RCMP responded to a break and enter that had just occurred at the Fressen Bros. Grocery Store in Hanna. Three masked suspects entered through the main entrance after forcing their way inside the store. In addition, very close in time three suspects then broke into Anderson Drugs where $2200 worth of prescription medications, including Fentanyl was stolen.

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When debt makes sense by Brenda P. Schimke Current Federal Finance Minister, Bill Morneau is a Bay Street insider. The experience south of the border with Wall Street gurus as White House advisors has been dismal. But Morneau has been a pleasant surprise and continues to impress as was the case with his latest budget. He understands that Canada does not need more stimuli to increase consumer spending. Today far too many families and individuals have crippled themselves into unsustainable debt. Debt is a good thing if used to purchase and operate a business, buy a home, fund education or purchase reliable transportation.

Canada has a shortage of workers and this trend will continue without increased immigration. But the other untapped resource is our First Nation peoples who represent the fastest growing portion of Canadian-born children. Their many cultures have so much to offer and we need them to actively participate in industry and government. Getting First Nations out of third world conditions and dealing truthfully and fairly with past abuses will build their capacity to positively affect Canada’s future economic growth. The other group under-participating in the work force is women. Affordable child care options would go a long way to freeing many to join the work force and as family breakdowns continue unabated, the ability for Getting First Nations women to work is even more important. out of third world Along with an investment in people’s wellness, Morneau recognizes conditions and dealing the absolute necessity to invest in employable skills. truthfully and fairly with Tom Hierek an international educator spoke in Red Deer recently. “A past abuses will build 70 per cent high school completion is no longer good enough,” argued their capacity to positively Hierek, “now every child needs to have high school completion plus.” affect Canada’s future We are quickly leaving the industrial revolution and moving full economic growth. steam ahead into the technological revolution. The federal budget reflects this reality by investing in skills development and making a Debt is a horrible thing if used to commitment to provide funding so indulge--buy a second home, an expen- every child has access to coding early sive play toy, finance a trip or buy stuff in their education. on credit. The Alberta Federation of Labour is The same goes for governments. showing leadership as well by lobbying Deficit spending on operating costs is for skills re-training for their soon-tofoolishness, but investing in areas that be displaced coal-fired plant workers. will result in future capacity and Towns near coal mines should be growth is prudent and wise. doing likewise. Morneau’s budget on the surface Rather than wasting time with cliappears to be good deficit investment. mate change deniers, they should be Of course, the proof is always in the going after government support to lure spending. new technology industries into their He recognizes the huge societal cost regions. of doing nothing about affordable Because he’s a Bay Street guy, housing (homelessness), affordable Morneau is fully aware that corporachild care, and allowing so many of tions are risk-adverse and need our indigenous peoples to live with government incentives to move forthird world education, health and ward on innovation, productivity and infrastructure. new startups. We have a long history The higher percentage of people in a of encouraging businesses through tax country living at first world standards, writeoffs, credits, royalty forgiveness the lower per capita costs for health or direct investment. care, social intervention services, The overriding problem with simpolicing and judicial/prison costs. plistic tax breaks for corporations, as In the United States, and no doubt flogged by the far right, is that is does similar numbers apply in Canada, 75 not necessarily translate into jobs that per cent of those incarcerated are func- will help a country succeed. Turn to No, Pg 9 tionally illiterate.

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Changing the political landscape by Herman Schwenk Jason Kenny has achieved his first objective. It was to win the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party. His next objective is to unite the right. I think he may have a problem. Does he realize that this has traditionally not been a right wing party? The party was a coalition of conservatives and “progressives” who are and were really liberals. If Jason Kenny really wants to unite the right, he will have to find a way to separate the sheep from the goats in his party. That will not be easy. The Wildrose grassroots members will not approve a new party that has any progressive policy coming over from the old PC Party. Kenny has said he does not intend to move the PC Party further to the right. For a new right wing party to be successfully formed, it cannot have progressive policy in it. There are many people who think the Progressive Conservative party is a right wing party because it had the word conservative in it’s name. In my opinion, it never was a real conservative party. The party was named Progressive Conservative because the word “Liberal” just does not sell well in Alberta. In fact, the term Progressive Conservative is an oxymoron. Peter Lougheed believed in big government. Conservatives believe in small government. They believe in people having the freedom to choose their own course of action, rather than have

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government tell them how to live their lives. Lougheed ran a big progressive government. The philosophy of that government got much worse after Stelmach and Redford became premiers. The structure of the committee that negotiates some kind of a marriage between the two parties will be critical to its eventual success. These people need to be from the executives of both parties that were elected by members of those parties. It must not be MLA’s or hired staff members. If people like that were on the negotiating committee, there would be extreme conflict of interest. Brian Jean has staff members that I will not name who are only interested in the preservation of their jobs. One of these people has been interfering in party policy and direction for years. As I understand, what is being proposed now to negotiate some kind of a merger are two MLA’s, a lawyer and two other people. This is unacceptable. MLA’s do not represent members, they represent the voting public. When a similar process took place at the federal level between the Alliance Party and the Federal Progressive Conservative party, there were six representatives from each party that worked out an acceptable arrangement for bringing the two parties together into one conservative party. Turn to Sick, Pg 9

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wells in Alberta, that taxpayers could end up paying to cleanup, range from 80,000 to 200,000 wells. The absence of timelines for cleaning up wells is one of the main reasons that Alberta has such a big orphan well problem to begin with. If the government is going to subsidize these companies, then at least it needs to impose timelines for the companies to clean up the thousands of inactive wells before they become orphaned. To do anything less is just wrong and will prolong Alberta’s growing problem of orphan wells. Keith Wilson, Wilson Law Office St. Albert, Ab. Globe & Mail report, Mar. 7, titled Federal help for Alberta’s orphan oil well may be on the way”, Alberta may receive federal aid to help clean up the rising number of oil wells whose owners have gone

Referencing resources Dear Editor, I read PrairieView, Mar 16 issue, pg. 4, as he tried to prove mainstream media’s use of fake news related to climate change and was left wondering what three books he’d read this winter and why he didn’t name them? I’d like to be able to look their authors up and hold them to the same standard of peer-reviewed science that I expect of ‘the other side’.

I’d also appreciate specific examples of governments running deficits directly because of carbon tax programs. In today’s media climate, I believe strongly in being thorough and referencing resources and examples. If not, we are using the same fake news tactics that Mr. Schwenk is decrying. Much appreciated. Brenda Barritt Alix, Ab.

Absurd to panic the public Dear Editor, Friends of Science Society is calling on the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, to retract statements about climate change, global warming, extreme weather events, and “wildfires in Alberta” made in his March 2, 2017 address, recently republished in The Hill Times March 20, 2017 under the title “Thermometer Rising: climate change and Canada’s economic future.” Friends of Science Society says this is the kind of climate hype they hope to

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same rights as other workers, while preserving the way of life that is the foundation of rural Alberta.” Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry “I’m pleased to share the first set of recommendations we received from the working groups. “We promised we would seek feedback as we go through this process and I encourage Albertans to look at the recommendations and provide their honest and frank response. Your views are very important to us as we work together to get this right.” Christina Gray, Minister of Labour Both working groups were chaired by an independent and impartial individual with mediation, consensus and board governance experience. The groups included members from the agricultural sector, labour groups and technical experts. “At the outset, Technical Working Group 1 unanimously committed to providing safe, fair and healthy

workplaces reflecting the realities of Alberta’s farm and ranch operations. “We agreed to a dialogue rather than a debate, seeking to understand and share perspectives. Based on this shared understanding, the group was able to create recommendations for future regulations that best meet the unique interests and needs of Alberta’s farm and ranch community.” David Gould, Chair of Employment Standards Technical Working Group “Over the course of five days, a group of people with diverse interests came together to consider how the Labour Relations Code would apply to agricultural workers and employers. Those individuals committed to dialogue rather than debate and to listening to each other’s viewpoints with an open mind. As Chair, I commend the hard work of all our participants.” Cheryl Yingst Bartel, Chair of Labour Relations Technical Working Group

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development and land use zoning data. Aerial photography, 360 for street scape views, will also be collected and uploaded into the GIS system. The information gathered is essential for development and updating of Inter-municipal Development Plans. The collected information will improve the level of integrated municipal service delivery because it allows immediate access to visual mapping of all aspects of the municipalities. Non-technical Clive municipal staff will be able to view the current infrastructure, municipal maps, create changes and immediately see the

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Capitalizing on pain of Fort McMurray Cont’d from Pg 7 It included a map of ‘extreme events’ that referenced Fort McMurray wildfires, Friends of Science says the margin of error on this value is 0.1°C, meaning 2016 could have been +0.12°C (global warming) or -0.08°C (global cooling). “It is absurd to panic the public over news that 2016 is supposedly warmer by 0.02°C (two one-hundredths of a degree) than 2015,” says Michelle Stirling, Communications Manager for Friends of Science, “or to claim that could cause these wildfires.” Stirling says 100-year temperature records of Fort McMurray, found on http:// www.yourenvironment.ca do not show any trend of ‘thermometer rising’, contrary to the title of Lane’s article. Early in 2016, the Alberta New Democratic Party had cut wildfire fighting budgets by $15 million as spring blazes

were breaking out across the province as reported by CBC April 19, 2016. From a small fire discovered May 1, 2016, the Fort McMurray wildfire quickly blossomed into a catastrophic blaze and some 80,000 people in the region evacuated through walls of flame and shrouds of smoke as reported by newspapers around the world, like the New York Times of May 5, 2016. “Wildfire and climate experts tell us that following the strong natural El Nino of 2016, Alberta, Canada’s boreal forests were drier than usual due to a combination of aging conifers, light winter snow cover, and an unusually cold, dry, polar vortex, which was ideal for curing wood,” says Michelle Stirling, citing a research paper on SSRN. “It just took one humancaused intervention and the Fort McMurray wildfire began, initially a manageable 2-hectare blaze.”

Sick and tired of top down government Cont’d from Pg 6 Whatever emerges from this negotiation has to be put to a vote of the grassroots of both parties. I think the people of Alberta are getting sick and tired of top down government. It is the reason that the Wildrose Party was formed. I would say that most of the people that are members of the Wildrose Party were at one time members of the PC Party. We would go to their conventions with grassroots resolutions, [for example, resolutions to strengthen property rights], many were passed but when push came to shove, they would be ignored and in some cases

government policy was implemented that was opposite to the passed resolutions. In fact, under the Stelmach government, there were four property rights acts passed that did undermine the property rights of Albertans. A new united right wing party has to have a constitution and principals similar to what the Wildrose party has now. It will not be approved by the Wildrose grassroots members unless control of the party remains with the grassroots. New The important thing to remember iste Sale Da that MLA’s and their staff work for us, not the other way around.

No tax reductions Cont’d from Pg 6 If corporations save billions of dollars in taxes in Canada, they can still move jobs overseas to earn quick profits rather than invest at home. Finally, the federal budget is doing some immediate job creation by pumping money into the Orphan Well Fund of which there are untold thousands in Alberta. Ironically, this deficit-financed job creation is a direct result of corporate greed, mismanagement and incompetency by oil patch executives. The budget offers no tax reductions. Again, Morneau is wise enough to let the ‘idiot-of-the-south’ blunder

“Wildfires won’t be stopped by carbon pricing or a ‘lowcarbon’ economy,” says Stirling. “In my opinion, it seems the banking and investment community are using unsupported claims and fear of climate catastrophe to mislead the public for commercial gain. “Shameful that they are capitalizing on the pain of the people in Fort McMurray, Ab., using climate hype to pitch their economically destructive carbon pricing.” Roger Helmer, UK Member of the European Parliament called their experiment with stringent climate policies and carbon taxes an, “industrial massacre.” Friends of Science Society has spent over 14 years reviewing a broad spectrum of literature on climate change and have concluded the sun is the main driver of climate change, not carbon

through his legislative agenda rather than make pre-emptive tax cuts. Unless this leader of the free world takes a crash course on the U.S. Constitution, the powers of the three legislative branches and learns quickly how to play nice, it is doubtful Canada will need to make adjustments to its current tax regime. Rona Ambrose, interim leader of the Conservative Party likes to say, “This budget is out of touch with regular Canadians”. Personally, I don’t know what’s in there that isn’t good for regular Canadians except if you are a drinker or a smoker!

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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.

Help Wanted

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 sreume to PO Box 1600, Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0. For additional information call Bob at 403-7422811. SEEKING a career in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: awna.com/forjob-seekers.

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The County of Paintearth has an exciting part-time summer student employment opportunity.

The successful applicant will be responsible for: ✓ County Administration Office ground maintenance ✓ Customer Service and back-up support for a variety of related duties in corporate services ✓ Other general duties This position will begin May 15, 2017 with 6 hours per week for grounds maintenance. As of July 4, 2017 through to August 25, 2017 the position will increase to a maximum of 20 hours per week. A valid Alberta Driver’s license – Class 5 is required. Wages will be set at $15.00/hour. For more information, please contact Lana Roth or visit our website at www.countypaintearth.ca. Interested individuals are invited to forward a covering letter and resume by 12:00 pm, Friday, April 7, 2017. Lana Roth, CPA, CGA, Director of Corporate Services County of Paintearth No. 18 Box 509 Castor, AB T0C 0X0 Ph: 403.882.3211 Fax: 403.882.3560 Email: lroth@countypaintearth.ca

TOWN OF CORONATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/LABORER The Town of Coronation is recruiting for the full-time permanent position of Public Works Equipment Operator/Laborer. The successful candidate will have experience in heavy equipment operation. Position responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Roadway maintenance • Utility infrastructure maintenance • Parks and green space maintenance The Town of Coronation offers an attractive salary, pension and benefits plan. The successful candidate will provide a satisfactory RCMP security clearance check and driver’s abstract. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A copy of the full job description is available from the Town of Coronation Office. Deadline for applications is 4:00 p.m. April 5, 2017. Resumes, including references, can be hand-delivered, emailed, faxed or mailed to: Town of Coronation 5015 Victoria Avenue Box 219 Coronation, Alberta T0C 1C0 Fax: 403-578-3020 Email: admin@town.coronation.ab.ca

Clearview Public Schools

SEASONAL GROUNDS KEEPER AND MAINTENANCE WORKER Competition No. 5698 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.

Must have own transportation and personal liability insurance, wear personal protective equipment.

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.

Duties to include: Mow grass, Weed eat, trim trees, keep outhouses clean, empty garbage bins, pick up all garbage around park, clean out fire pits when necessary, paint if needed, inspect playground equipment weekly, keep rental building and camp kitchen clean, water trees, repair and maintain all equipment, repair picnic tables

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.

Maintenance equipment and PPE is supplied by Huber Dam Committee

Please mail resumes to Huber Dam Committee Box 264 Castor, AB T0C0X0

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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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. 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. 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)5886515 or email resume to: Darrin. wells@cpsagu.ca 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!

CONSORT Gun and Hobby Show, 42nd Annual, April 8 & 9, WESTERRA Consort Sportex, Insulation Inc. 12 Industrial Dr., Sylvan Consort AB. Approx., 250 tables.Doors Lake, Alberta. open Sat., 10-5:00 Saturday April 8, 2017, 10 a.m. Selling pm, Sun., 10-3:00 pm. Sat., country T/A 7000lb cargo music in the PM foltrailer, 7000lb 18 ft. equipment trailer, 20 lowed by supper and social evening. Sun., ft. C-Can, sheet music 10:30 - 3:00 metal equipment, shop tools, negative pm. Open gospel jam session until noon. air unit, geothermal Something for everyheat pump, insulation inventory, new one. Adults $5, Youth industrial fire resis$3. 403-577-3818 tant clothing, office. Sponsored by 1-800-371-6963; Consort Lions Club. www.montgomeryCONSORT Dinner auctions.com. Theatre “I Bet Your Life” Comedy by Fred Carmichael. Evenings Apr. 22, 28,29. ANTIQUE Show Brunch Apr. 23 only. Edmonton - Western Tickets Mar. 27. Canada’s longest Phone 403-577-2252. running collectors show - antiques, collectibles, and pop culture. 42nd Annual Wild Rose Antique Collectors Show & Sale. Sellers from Sat., Apr. 8 @ 10am across Canada. Legion Hall, Wainwright Special collectors 1963 Ford Police Car; displays. Antique evaluations by Coca-Cola; Tools; Gas Pump; Canadian Antiques Furniture; Toys; Arcade Roadshow appraiser Games; Dolls; Many Gale Pirie - $15 per Collectibles & Much More item. Saturday, Apr. For partial listing & pictures see: 1, 9 - 5 p.m.; www.scribnernet.com Sunday, Apr. 2, 10 4 p.m. Edmonton Expo Centre. 780437-9722; www.wildroseantiquecollec780-842-5666 tors.ca RUMMAGE SALE by the Castor IODE, Classifieds Sat. Apr. 8, Castor work! Community Hall, 11 am - 3:30 pm. Light lunch available @ Call $5. Grocery hamper 403-578-4111 raffle.

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Fatal two vehicle collision

Oyen RCMP attended a fatal two vehicle collision on Highway 9 near Oyen where the deceased was a 32 year old female from Calgary. The scene investigation has determined that the west bound SUV crossed into the oncoming lane. The investigation determined that a

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Full-time Chef / Kitchen Staff

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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.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SALES AND AGRONOMY REPRESENTATIVE

Agro Guys Inc. is seeking an individual who will complement our present team in serving our growing number of clients with skilled agronomy and sound agricultural recommendations. We are a full-service crop inputs business specializing in Fertilizer, Seed, Chemical, Custom Application and Agronomy. One of the keys to our success lies in our commitment to the clients we serve. The new team member will manage the Input sales to a number of existing clients as well as continually develop that client list with the assistance of the sales manager

Successful candidates will possess a degree or diploma in Agriculture as well as practical experience in the field. Related and equivalent experience will be taken into consideration. We offer a competitive annual salary and benefit package. Interested individuals may contact Stephen Kuilboer at skuilboer@agroguys.com for further information or to submit a resume. Deadline for applications is April 15, 2017

head on collision occurred between a west bound SUV and an east bound semi. Visibility in the area was poor due to heavy fog. The adult female driver of the SUV and only occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the semi was not injured.

Irma break and enter

Wainwright RCMP responded to a break and enter to a rural residence near Irma, Ab. on March 21 at 3:06 p.m. Numerous property items, firearms and a truck were stolen from the home. Killam RCMP member’s located the stolen truck in Hardisty, Ab. and arrested one male suspect without incident. The suspect provided a false name to investigators, his true identity was later confirmed by his fingerprints. A majority of the stolen property was recovered, including all the firearms. Murray Simpson (31) from Camrose, Ab. has been charged with 14 criminal charges including an additional five counts of breach of probation. At the time of his arrest, Simpson was subject to multiple probation orders and he was currently out on bail for seven outstanding charges that are before courts. On the most recent charges, Simpson was remanded in custody. He will appear in Killam Provincial Court on April 4.

Transition strategy for Alberta’s Coal workers report The Coal Transition Coalition released a report titled: “Getting it Right: A Just Transition Strategy for Alberta’s Coal Workers”. The report examines the successes and failures of industry transitions from around the world and concludes by recommending that the government should establish an independent Alberta Economic Adjustment Agency to manage the transition away from coal-fired electricity generation. We are asking you to take a moment to send a message to your local Member of the Legislative Assembly in support of our plan to support coal workers. A transition from coal-fired electricity generation can only be successful if it is based on input from the people and communities that are facing the biggest changes. The report concludes that any transition must include: support for communities; planned transitions to work and to retirement; protection for workers’ pensions; education, training and career counseling; and the involvement of workers and their representatives. To read the full report, send a message to your MLA, or read more information on the work our coalition is doing to protect coal workers and their communities head over to our website: http://www.coaltransition. ca/ *The Coal Transition Coalition is an Alberta-based coalition working to ensure that communities and workers have a voice as Alberta moves away from coal-fired electricity generation.

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Enjoyed keeping staff and residents entertained Bridge, Elmer Harold Continuing Care where he found Dec.2, 1914- Mar. 14, 2017 a new life keeping the staff and Elmer Bridge passed away at residents entertained. Coronation Continuing Care. Elmer is survived by his sons He was born in Ferndale, On. Jim (Karen), Elden, Don (Carol) and came west with his family in and daughters Joan (Gordon 1920 to farm north of Veteran. In Taylor) and Elaine (Rick 1923 they moved to the farm at Medlock); grandchildren Lynn Talbot where he grew up. He (James Keeling), Cameron farmed with his dad and (Lyandra), Jason drove truck. (Kim), Marnie, He loved playing Tammy, Kerry hockey and baseball and (Marie), Kasandra tried rodeoing for a (Ryan) and Chris while. He married (Bailey); greatClarice LaGore in 1938. grandchildren Joel In 1945 they bought the and Robyn, Alex and Talbot Store. Shyla, Sheldon, Clarice ran the store Rebecca and Eric, and Post Office and Sydney, Ethan and Bridge Elmer trucked milk to Courtney, Rayne, the creamery, grain, Tashayna, Dlayne, gravel, coal and cattle. The Post and Zander, Alysha, Christopher Office closed in 1970 and they and Kailyn. closed the store soon after. Elmer was predeceased by his In 1982 they moved to a new wife Clarice, daughter Delores, house on the farm. granddaughter-in-law Brenda, In the 1970s Elmer started great-grandson Kylayne Leach; raising Blond d’Aquitaine cattle. by his brothers and sisters Mary Clarice died in 1990 and he (Sam Dunn, Ernie Perra), Finnis continued to farm. He met Beth (Ruth), Bertha (Bert Robinson), Gillard through the cattle busi- Gordon (Mary), Violet (Albert ness and they had a great Robinson), Ruby (Verne Beebe); friendship for many years. by a special friend Beth Gillard Beth died in 2010 and in the and her daughter Debbie. fall of 2011 Elmer had some medA Memorial Service for Elmer ical problems so in 2012 he was held on Friday, March 24, moved into Coronation 2017 at The Coronation

Community Centre, Coronation, Alberta at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Sue Hertell officiated the service with Barbie Berg and Margaret Evans playing for the congregational hymns “Amazing Grace” and “In the Garden”. Elmer’s granddaughter, Lynn Keeling shared the eulogy. A video presentation was played which Don Bridge compiled. A Family Interment was held at the Coronation Cemetery at 12 p.m. with Elmer’s grandchildren as active pallbearers. A luncheon was held at the Community Centre which was prepared and served by the Talbot Homemakers. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Elmer, memorial contributions may be made to The Talbot Community Centre, the Coronation Hospital Foundation (specify Continuing Care), The Coronation Cemetery Association, or to the Trinity United Church Memorial Fund. Heather Caseley of Coronation Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.578.2928 Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.coronationfuneralhome.ca.

Card of Thanks

The family would like to thank everyone for their gifts, and condolences. Special thanks to the doctors and staff for the great

care Elmer received. Special thanks to Heather and the staff at the Coronation Funeral Home for the super work.

Now accepting Award of Merit nominations!

Clearview Public Schools invites nominations for the Clearview Award of Merit. This award may be given by the Board of Trustees to former or present students and employees of Clearview Public Schools who have been recognized for outstanding achievement at the national or international level in ANY field of endeavor. Full details can be obtained through the division website (clearview.ab.ca) or from the division office in Stettler (403-742-3331). There is no formal nomination form. Nominations, with as much supporting documentation as possible should be submitted to: Peter Neale, Associate Superintendent Clearview Public Schools 5031-50th Street, Box 1720 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Phone: 403-742-3331 Fax: 403-742-1388 Nominations close Friday, March 31, 2017 at 4:30 pm.

Indigenous Awareness Workshop Cont’d from Pg 3 The Board will again endeavour to hold instructional staffing levels at the current 2016-2017 pupilteacher ratio. A plan to draw on operational reserves will occur over the next four to five years in order to meet Alberta Educations’ reserve maximum of five per cent of revenues.

Indigenous Awareness Workshop The Indigenous

Awareness workshop was held on March 8 at J.C. Charyk Hanna School with local presenter Jason Sansregret from Consort. Sansregret facilitated a full day educational session on the history and legacy of residential schools and strategies for moving forward in the work of reconciliation education and cultural awareness. The session included the history of residential schools in Canada/Alberta as well as the history of the

Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement leading to the Alberta Joint Commitment to Action. There was a focus on direction and understanding along with learning opportunities for system and school leaders within the new Teaching Quality Standard and curriculum. For additional information please contact: Cam McKeage, Superintendent of Schools, Prairie Land Regional Division #25 403.854.4481

14th Annual

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Saturday, April 8, 2017 7 p.m. Stettler Agriplex

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RUSH SEATING: $20 6 & under FREE FREE admission to cabaret after 10 p.m. P ic Picture ID Required Doors D oo and Concession open at 6:00 p.m.

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