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Moush Sara JohnINDEPENDENT REPORTER

The 12th annual Métis Hiver-nant Rendezvous was celebrated over three days in Big Valley from Friday to Sunday, July 31-Aug. 2, with great success and an abun-dance of fun.

Considered to be one of the main events of the Métis community in the region, the rendezvous brought together musicians, dancers, story-tellers and community vendors.

The event started on Friday with the Métis community members

setting up and vendors putting up their stalls at the drop-in centre on Main Street.

There was an evening sing-a-long and story-telling, which ush-ered in the mood for the festivities.

“The Hivernant Rendezvous is to showcase the Métis culture and its history, and people can partici-pate and learn how to make certain things, such as capote, which is a wool blanket coat, finger weav-ing, beading, jigging, and singing,” said Marlene Lanz, president of the Hivernant Métis Cultural Society.

“We also have a variety of games like tomahawk throwing and sling-shot shooting, besides other games for kids.”

Saturday was kicked off with a pancake breakfast.

The Big Valley train station and Main Street were bustling with visitors and community members as they came out in large numbers to participate in the festivities, with many dressed to emulate the tra-ditional Métis costumes from the earlier days.

A teepee tent had been set up

at Memorial Park, in front of the drop-in centre and another area was set up for tomahawk throwing and slingshot shooting.

At the drop-in centre there was a variety of activities going on, as a group of musicians entertained visitors with traditional numbers.

There were vendors selling handmade crafts and jewelry, whereas others were demonstrat-ing to visitors how to make various traditional Métis garments like the capote.

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Moush Sara John/Independent reporterResidents of Big Valley play dress up at the 12th Annual Hivernant Métis Rendezvous as they wait for the train to welcome revellers and visitors from Stettler at the Big Valley train station. From left, eight-year-old Zandrea Phillip with her grandmother Rose Johnson, Trudy Spence, Phyllis Garrison and 10-year-old Kenzie Phillip.

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Moush Sara JohnINDEPENDENT REPORTER

A quiet Friday afternoon at the Stettler Public Li-brary was over taken by a group of enthusiastic kids with headbands, newly in-ducted into the ninja cul-ture at the ninja party, held on July 31.

The ninja party, a part of the Summer Reading Pro-gram, was scheduled to be held earlier in July, on the last day of the spy week. However, a power outage resulted in it getting post-poned.

“(The) Ninja party was the family event of the spy week, when we made disguises and played spy games and made se-cret codes,” said Mag-gie Orlick, a sophomore student at the University

of Alberta and one of the coordinators for the sum-mer reading program at the Stettler Public Li-brary. “But today the kids are having fun, too as we teach them aspects of the ninja culture. For instance, they will learn to write their name in ninja lan-guage.”

The afternoon started with three students from the Dual Dragon Tae kwon-Do school in Stettler demonstrating to the group of kids how and when the martial art is used.

They stressed the fact that the martial art was used in self-defense and should never be practiced on another until one was being attacked.

The demonstration was followed by a craft ses-sion, which had the kids

making sushi out of rice crispies and candy, ninja puppets out of pipe clean-ers and learning to write their names in ninja alpha-bets.

The Stettler Public Li-brary has successfully been conducting the read-ing program all through summer, giving each week a theme for children to re-late to.

“The summer reading program is to help kids get accustomed to visiting the library, to have fun at the library, to see it as a place that’s easy to come to,” said Mary Zazelenchuk, library manager. “Often children lose their reading skills over summer if they don’t continue to read and so this program helps to address the issue in some small ways.”

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Stacey LavallieINDEPENDENT REPORTER

A 24-year-old Stettler-area man is back in Brit-ish Columbia after a traffic stop by Stettler RCMP this past weekend.

The man, who had sev-eral outstanding “persons” warrants, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a 27-year-old Stettler-area woman. During the routine traffic stop, part of the Au-gust long-weekend blitz on drunk driving, police dis-covered the driver didn’t have a licence or insur-ance.

The constable who stopped the driver also checked the passenger’s li-cence, discovering the out-standing warrants, Stettler RCMP Cpl. Cameron Rus-sell explained.

“It was very good police work for the member to notice the passenger and check him and not just the driver,” he said.

He explained that he didn’t have access to the BC system to know ex-actly what the warrants in question were for, but he knew they were in a cat-egory known as persons

crime. Persons crimes are crimes such as assault, as-sault with a weapon, and danger to public, Russell said, though again he did not know the exact crimes for which the individual was wanted.

Russell noted it is very unusual for individuals to be extradited back to the province for minor war-rants, such as not show-ing up for a court date, so the likelihood of serious crimes becomes a greater probability, especially giv-en that the individual was sent back to B.C. the next day.

The driver of the vehicle was issued several tickets and will appear at Alberta Provincial Court in Stet-tler in the future to answer to the tickets. Her vehicle was towed.

It was a quiet week-end otherwise for police, something that while a good thing was an unex-pected thing, Russell said.

As one of the last long-weekends of summer be-fore students return to school, people are often out and about to enjoy the three-day weekend. Stet-tler RCMP planned for the

increased crowds by hav-ing more constables out on the road and on the lake in the boat.

“The numbers were real-ly down,” Russell said. “It was really weird, actually.”

He credits the lower numbers to the Big Val-ley Jamboree happening in Camrose, which would decrease the number of people in town for the weekend.

The rash of industrial-area break, enter and theft crimes appears to have cooled down, possibly in part due to police inves-tigation. Russell said the

RCMP have several per-sons of interest but the in-vestigation is ongoing.

A Ford pick-up truck sto-len from Didsbury earlier in the weekend was found on the side of Highway 12 by Nevis. The truck is be-ing processed for evidence, but was likely stolen to fa-cilitate an individual leav-ing town.

Pick-up trucks seem to be the most popular ve-hicle taken by thieves, and it’s important that owners do not leave keys in the vehicle and lock the doors, even when the vehicle is parked in the owner’s yard.

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Moush Sara JohnINDEPENDENT REPORTER

Area seniors gathered at the Hub on June 19 to learn about programs spe-cially designed to help them adapt to the role dig-ital technology plays in in-teracting with Canada and Alberta’s governments.

A wide variety of grants and government funding is available to senior citizens each year, often with addi-tional features to existing programs or modifying current ones to be more functional.

With the government taking a more digital route and technology playing a crucial role in how the information is delivered, a lot of the material is lost in translation, often leaving seniors unaware.

To help seniors come to understand the technology

and help deliver informa-tion, specifically on the special needs assistance grant, Lorraine Hankins, Stettler Information and Referral Executive’s di-rector, held her informa-tion session at the Hub at the Stettler Recreation Centre.

“This is a presentation on seniors’ programs and special needs assistance, something I have done since 1999,” Hankins said. “I can also help with all kinds of seniors’ forms, advocacy, and make sure that the seniors get all the programs that they need to continue living barrier-free.”

Hankins outlined the basic features of the spe-cial needs assistance grant for senior citizens, empha-sizing that the grant was not income for income

tax, so it was money that could be accessed without declaring extra on their tax return.

Some of the many things that the funds from the special needs assis-tance grant can be used for are home improve-ments, medication reim-bursements, mileage for trips with regard to cancer or heart disease or medi-cal issues. In some cases, it also helps with foot-care and numerous other costs that seniors can get reim-bursed for.

For further information on seniors’ funding pro-grams, phone Hankins at 403-742-1155 or email [email protected]. Hankins also keeps hours at the Stettler Legion Hall on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Moush Sara JohnINDEPENDENT REPORTER

An increase in the population of abandoned cats and dogs has resulted in the town looking into best possible ways to solving Stettler’s pet overpop-ulation crisis through the most humane way.

On Tuesday, July 21, Joan Kerbes and Juergen Ross made a presentation to the council requesting the town to go for the spay and neuter program ap-proach.

Kerbes and Ross noted that there were veterinarians willing to participate in the program, offering their services at a 50 per cent reduced rate, although they

did not mention any specific practices. The two questioned the need for a

bylaw enforcement budget of $83,150 for 2015 for pets alone, and instead re-quested that the funds be reallocated and placed in the spay/neuter program.

Under the town’s current contract with Alberta Animal Services in Red Deer, which runs from March 1, 2011 to April 30, 2016, the town is on the hook for a total contract price of $117,600, with an additional $80 per hour for spe-cial call-out trips.

The council concluded that it might look into that route, but more infor-mation was needed and that the issue would be discussed again at a future council meeting.

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Stettler resident Kami Ritz neutered her cat, Bug, when he was an adolescent. Now entering their 15th year together, the neutering has created a sweet, loving feline companion. With the increase in the number of stray cats in town, however, the council is looking into resolving the issue of over-population, such as a spay/neuter program.

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Ruth Marshall (right) and Viola Randall attend the workshop for programs and services for seniors’ health held at the Stettler Public Library. Lorraine Hankins, Executive Director at Stettler Information and Referral went through all the different government programs and grants available for seniors to request funds.

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Moush Sara JohnINDEPENDENT REPORTER

As families plan summer holidays to exotic destinations and to visit friends and family, often local community churches focus on the development of young minds and souls, making plans for vacation Bible schools.

Stettler Alliance Church held its va-cation Bible school for a week on July 20–24, teaching kids about God and how to create a deeper relationship with Him, through activities and lessons presented in an environment of fun.

This year the focus of the vacation Bible

school program was Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power!

Each day of the week had a different theme and all activities on a given day were tied into the daily theme.

During the three hours, kids were moved along the five stations that had been created for them – games, Bible stories, video and imagination, before ending with snacks.

The children started every morning at the base camp, watching a skit, singing praise songs and discussing how God’s presence can be felt in our lives.

Then they moved on to one of the five stations.

The games station had various activi-

ties such as clothes-pin tag, yak race, tele-phone and finger tag. At the Bible story station, kids learned what the Bible had to say about the theme of the day. With sci-ence experiments like snow making and creating rubber balls, the imagination sta-tion was one of the most sought after. And finally the video or KidVid station was where the theme of the day was reiterated through videos of children talking about God.

Crew leaders who had volunteered were in charge of various groups and would lead

and supervise children through the activi-ties.

“It is an amazing week of fun and fel-lowship,” said Angela Wildeboer, supervi-sor and coordinator of the program. “This year we had 80 kids go through the pro-gram. Many hands work hard at making this a success.”

Children of the program were also asked to fundraise for developing countries. Through this program, participants raised enough funds in five days to purchase 137 bibles, which were sent to Thailand.

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Eight-year old Nathan Roberts enjoys lifting the ball away from other kids as they play at the games station, outdoors on Friday, July 24 at the Stettler Alliance Church, as part of Vacation Bible Studies.

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I love politics, and yet I find myself suffering from extensive political fatigue. Just thinking about the next three months tires me out.

Since it became evident that Prime Minister Stephen Harper was going to dissolve parliament over the weekend, I’ve received a blinding wall of orange- and red-coloured emails from the opposi-tion parties, lambasting our Prime Minister and extolling the virtues of the NDP and the Liberals.

Election season officially start-ing, and will continue until the polling day in October. And while there is a lot to discuss about this choice, which you can read about or listen to or watch on the news in other venues, I want to talk about voter exhaustion.

Alberta just recently had a pro-vincial election, which saw the

province drastically change its co-lours. For a very long time, the pro-vincial Progressive Conservatives had no real challenger to its power.

Excluding the urban centres, many of which actually voted heavily NDP, the vote in Alberta favoured the conservative side of the spectrum. With the votes split between the two conservative-spectrum parties, the NDP were able to take advantage.

Federally it is the opposite, with the conservatives bundled together in one party while the anti-Harper and anti-conservative voters are split between the NDP and the Lib-erals.

None of this will matter as long as one doesn’t vote.

And with a long election cam-paign ahead of us, where through every available media we’ll be hearing about this platform or

that platform, the ambivalent on-the-fence voter might hop off that fence into the pasture of “who gives a darn?” Especially since we just went through it three months ago on the provincial level.

The undecided portion of our electorate is mostly our youth and young middle-age adults, who are just now earning the right to vote, or have voted a handful of times. Most are working hard to make ends meet and pay off school loans or mortgages or just to keep their heads above the water.

Why vote when everyone is the same? Why vote when nothing will change? Why vote when no one has principles, when scandal is the word that best describes govern-ment?

Even I, who love politics, feel that way sometimes. And I know I will feel that way many times be-

fore election day.The question to ask oneself in

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The definition of free enterprise or Capitalism:Capitalism is an economic system and a mode of production in which trade, industries, and the means of production are largely or entirely privately owned. Private firms and proprietorships usually operate in order to gener-ate profit, but may operate as private nonprofit organiza-tions. Central characteristics of capitalism include private property, capital accumulation, wage labor and, in some sit-uations, fully competitive markets. In a capitalist economy, the parties to a transaction typically determine the prices at which they exchange assets, goods, and services.

The definition of socialism: An economic system in which the production and distribution of goods are con-trolled substantially by the government rather than by pri-vate enterprise, and in which cooperation rather than com-petition guides economic activity.

I came here from England in 1970 to move from a so-cialist-leaning country where over 50 per cent of my wage went to the government in taxes. I came to Canada, a country built as a result of free enterprise and people who came here with a work ethic and wanting a better life for them and their families. Over the last 45 years I have seen a creeping move to a much more socialistic environment, where more and more voters seem to want the state to dic-tate and control ever more of our lives.

This move coincides with our population mix moving from predominately rural to predominately urban, along with a sea change financially from people saving to make discretionary purchases outside of the basics of food, shel-ter and clothing. To the “we want it all and we want it now” attitude prevalent today, as per the words in the Stomping Tom Connor’s song written for CBC’s Market Place:

“Oh, yes we are the peopleRunning in the race,Buying up the bargains in the old marketplace,Another sale on something,

We’ll buy it while it’s hotAnd save a lot of money spending money we don’t got!We’ll save a lot of money spending money we don’t got!The basic tenants of fiscal responsibility work the same

for individuals, for businesses, for towns, cities, provinces, countries, spent more than you earn and continue to take on debt. Then one day those institutions that you owe money to, won’t lend it to you anymore!

So we have a choice, decide to embrace fiscal respon-sibility and live within our means or eventually run out of money, Greece comes to mind here, a fiscal basket case that has no solution, as no country can live with a debt to GDP ratio of 200%. And the EU response of just kicking the can down the road rather than dealing with the issue is just going to delay the inevitable consequence of Greece becoming a bankrupt country!

I was raised with the idea that you took on debt to buy a home, to set up a business, or to invest if it made sense to do so, especially if the interest was deductible. For every-thing else to save up the money until you could afford to pay cash for it.

What I see today is a society where young people want what their parents worked 40 years for, but they want it all now and just don’t want to wait. The abysmal lack of finan-cial education in our school systems is a direct contributor to this problem, churning out entitled individuals who end up living from paycheque to paycheque.

So yes, we can all continue down the road of rash con-sumerism and towards a more socialistic society where government autocrat’s decide what’s good for us, or decide to start living within our financial means at all levels. If not, I shudder to think the kind of fiscal mess we will end up leaving our children and grandchildren to deal with!

Respectfully,Peter BoysStettler

Our choice between free enterprise and socialism

We had the extreme pleasure of attend-ing the Stettler Shoot out in July. It is a drag race event held on the airstrip. We have been regulars for many years.

Stettler should be proud of the local car club. The people in-volved host one of the best, and well orga-nized events in Alberta.

The participants are made to feel welcome, and at home. My wife, and myself along with two other families make the trek yearly. One of our racers come from Cold Lake!

I tell everyone I can about Stettler, the Car Club, and the annual Shoot out.

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Independent OPINIONWednesday, August 5, 2015 The Stettler Independent Page 7

It is a rare privilege to have a positive life chang-ing experience. Too often life is full of misadventures, wrong turns, or even just the ruts of a routine life. This is why myself and 23 oth-ers want to thank the greater Stettler community for help-ing us have a life-changing experience in Guatemala at an orphanage called Dories Promise.Our team sends a heartfelt “thank you” to all the local businesses, resi-dents and church-goers who contributed to this project in various ways. Through your generosity we were able to fund and partially build a three-room school for a small and poor village and provide bunk-beds for three poor families. Your dona-tions also helped us distrib-

ute 17 water filter systems to poor families,pour concrete floors for three families liv-ing in metal shanties, and purchase food to provide meals for hundreds of kids near the Guatemala City dump.

The parents of these chil-dren scavenge for food, recyclables or re-sellable items in the city dump. It is a dangerous environment where kids are neglected the whole day while their par-ents scavenge. These kids are now receiving nourish-ing meals while their parents are away. Your generous hearts helped us to visit a state-run orphanage with ap-palling conditions. So many abandoned kids and youth who desperately need love, friendship, and even just to

be held and spoken to gen-tly.

The Guatemala Team - from different walks of life and from three different churches - want to thank our whole community because you helped us not only to bring relief to suffering and food for the hungry, but a message of hope that goes beyond their physical cir-cumstance, a hope that is only possible through the love of Jesus Christ. Spiri-tual poverty is a condition equally devastating as phys-ical poverty, and we were able to meet both needs in Guatemala - thank you Lord, and thank you to our com-munity. God bless you!

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animals was on display by Marcien LeBlanc, a Métis trapper also known as the “ambassador of humane trapping” in the community. LeBlanc shared his knowl-edge about humane trapping and details about the way the method of hunting was done with curious visitors .

Around 4 p.m. visitors headed to the train station as they awaited the arrival of the steam train from Stettler.

Musicians moved from the drop-in centre to the train plat-form to welcome the passen-gers, joined y other com-munity members who were dressed in Métis costumes.

Later in the evening, sup-per was served, which con-stituted of stew and ban-nock, traditional Métis food, which visitors enjoyed at the drop-in centre.

Sunday festivities started with breakfast, followed by story telling and sharing, and a talent show.

The festivities came to an end with a silent auction held at 5 p.m.

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After a long drawn-out process, the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) is fi-nally part of prairie history. Last week it was announced that G3 Canada Limited would take over the re-maining assets of the CWB. As part of the deal the old CWB name and corporate logo will be replaced with the new name and logo. In a short time all traces of the

CWB will disappear from the prairie landscape and the grain marketing system.

It is an ignoble end to an organization that on the whole served grain-growers well during its eight de-cades of existence. The de-mise is so thorough that it will be almost impossible to revive the CWB with-out massive investment of billions of grower and tax-

payer dollars – an unlikely event. Opposition parties have steadfastly supported the existence of the CWB, but now that its completely gone even they would be unlikely to re-establish the entity. The political reality is that would take too much taxpayer money for too few voters. Besides, the scope of grain growing has sig-nificantly changed through consolidation with fewer but very astute growers. In a word - times and people have changed.

The end of the CWB saw its genesis more than 15 years ago when a younger Stephen Harper, then-pres-ident of the National Citi-zens Coalition, vowed that he would see the end of the state monopoly on wheat marketing. It was one po-litical promise he kept, even though the process was fraught with politics and a convoluted termination process. The incident that drove Harper to that goal was the jailing in 1996 of farmers who were attempt-

ing to market their grain into the USA outside of the CWB marketing monopoly.

In sober retrospect, had a wheat marketing com-promise been achieved at the time and not the heavy hand of jail terms, the final outcome of the CWB might have been different. But it was not to be.

In the CWB dismantling process the federal govern-ment, rather than abruptly terminating the board and removing them from the grain market, chose a more slow death approach by ending its monopoly pow-ers and making the CWB a

quasi-grain company. It’s been suggested that go-slow approach unnecessar-ily cost the Canadian tax-payer hundreds of millions in additional severance pay-ments and subsidies to keep the company afloat. On the other hand, Ian White, the CEO of the CWB, skill-fully guided the new CWB into being a viable although diminished grain marketer. There were expectations that the new CWB would literally financially crash and implode, but amazingly CEO White expanded CWB grain marketing and in-creased its handling and as-

set base. That solid perfor-mance made the company more attractive to outside buyers.

In the end, the fate of the CWB was sealed, being that the federal Conserva-tive government was de-termined to see it sold and disappear forever.

Since 2012, when federal legislation abolished the monopoly powers of the CWB, various groups and producers have launched legal challenges against the federal government to either forestall the process or demand billions in com-pensation for assets and lost marketing opportunities. It’s taken years but most cases have been dismissed in the legal jungle. Some re-main to be resolved but may eventually suffer from legal exhaustion and diminishing producer interest. Besides with all the assets now gone along with the legal termi-nation of the CWB, there is probably nothing left to provide compensation out-side of extracting it from taxpayers – that has no ap-peal to politicians. Yet the end of the CWB continues to be lamented, especially when marketing and trans-portation problems arise. One of the activities that the CWB was very good at was unravelling bottlenecks and making grower access to the system at all times more equitable and hon-est. It’s fair to say that the 2013/14 grain transporta-tion and shipping debacle would have been resolved quicker and better had a regulatory authority like the old CWB been in charge. Without such an entity the federal government had to step in to enforce a resolu-tion. As admirable as that was, there is no indication that approach will solve a similar situation from oc-curring again.

In retrospect, perhaps the CWB could have been rein-vented to provide some reg-ulatory oversight when mar-keting and transportation problems arise. Grain grow-ers now have their market-ing rights, but they are now faced with what seems like quasi-monopolies with only two railways and fewer but larger multi-national grain buying giants. It does cause one to ponder what has re-ally changed.

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Independent NEWSWednesday, August 5, 2015 The Stettler Independent Page 9

Stacey LavallieINDEPENDENT REPORTER

New diagnostic equip-ment purchased by the Stettler Health Services Foundation for the lo-cal hospital means more doctors are interested at working at the local health centre, according to foundation president Leona Thorogood.

Using $377,350 of money raised through its “An Affair for the Heart” campaign, which kicked off last October, the foun-dation purchased the first of several upgrades for its operating room. These improvements includ-ed new operating room lights, laparoscopy and endoscopy equipment, and a new high-definition monitor.

The installations took place earlier this year.

“We’ve been fortunate to have upgrades and add-ons to our operating room because of the fundrais-

ing and support from our community,” doctor Pi-eter Bouwer, an anesthe-tist and family physician in Stettler, said in a press release.

“We now have new, longer-lasting LED lights in our OR that are nice and bright, and won’t burn out right away,” he noted. “(Instead, the lights) start fading, letting us know when they need replacing.”

The condition of the two operating suites at the hospital were becom-ing outdated, Thorogood said, which, in turn, was turning doctors sour on the hospital facilities.

“A number of doctors wouldn’t come here to do procedures,” she said.

Upgrading the two suites was a major prior-ity not only because of the many traffic collision vic-tims routed here, but also because of the number of pregnancies the hospital tends to. With pregnan-

cies come C-sections, and those can’t usually wait.

“When I started (with the foundation), I said I would not raise funds and sit on them,” Thorogood said. “As soon as we had them, we spent them.”

The foundation was counselled by doctors, nurses, hospital staff and an independent agency which compiled a report, noting what would need the most urgent upgrad-ing. The foundation is us-ing that to guide its hospi-tal equipment purchases, Thorogood noted.

The next project for the foundation is a continued improvement of its Emer-gency Department and an upgrade of its outdated la-bour and delivery suites.

Currently, patients delivering a baby will spend their labour in their suite before being moved across the hospital to an operating room for labour itself, in case the delivery goes sideways and a C-

section is necessary.The new suites would

be designed for that po-tential outcome and would be situated near the operating suite, which would allow women with-out complication to deliv-er their baby in their suite without having to disrupt the process with moving

across the hospital.The emergency depart-

ment upgrades would handle upgrading the hospital’s emergency facilities. Designed in pre-computer times, the nurse station is not set up to make use of comput-ers well and the space is awkward. New and larg-

er equipment makes the emergency bays narrow and at times difficult for serious situations.

The next fundraising event happens at the end of September, when the foundation holds its Fun Run. For date and time, check the group’s Face-book page.

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Contributed photoRegistered nurses Peggy Graff and Laurel Stratulate, behind gurney, demonstrate new operating room equipment on fellow staffer, “patient” Gerri Walker, a surgical processor technician, with anesthetist and family physician, Dr. Pieter Bouwer. The equipment — including Stryker operating room lights, endoscopy and laparoscopy tools and a high-definition monitor — was funded by the Stettler Health Services Foundation through its “An Affair for the Heart” campaign.

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Independent DISTRICT Wednesday, August 5, 2015Page 10 The Stettler Independent

Louise BellairBOTHA BOOSTER

It’s hard to believe we are now into August. Where is the summer going? Hopeful-ly everyone has been able to get out and enjoy themselves with some summer activities such as holidays, camping and so on. If not, hopefully you can get away and enjoy your holiday, camping out some et cetera this coming month.

Please contact me at 403-742-5317 or Facebook me and let me know how your summer has gone so far, so we can get some of these in our column, like other copmmunities do.

A big congratulations go out to Sara and Tyrell Carstairs on their new baby daughter, born on July 20. Her name is Nora Ann Carstairs, and her other sib-lings sure love her and proud of her (Hadleigh and Katie). The proud grandparents are Robin and Gwenda Gravely of the Botha area, and Ron and Cheryl Carstairs.

Bingo happens tonight at the Senior Center at 7:15 p.m., so make sure you join in on the fun. Who knows, you could be the one win-ning the jackpot or other games.

Looking for a great hall to hold your special upcoming events? The Botha Hall is a great place to hold it, with very reasonable prices. You can even barbecue outside for a crowd and serve your guests inside. So make sure to call Shaun Derr at 403-742-4811 and reserve your special date. Shaun will be happy to answer all your questions and concerns. The hall now also has a new handicap washroom, which will come in handy.

Unfortunately there will not be a Botha Playground Program this summer due to lack of interest. This was a great program for all chil-dren to attend, so hopefully next summer it will start up again.

Seeing not much is hap-pening in our little village this summer, so we will continue looking back at the pioneers that use to work in the elevators that were in the Botha Area years ago. These people are very interesting and very hard workers. So hopefully everyone doesn’t mind hearing of these men.

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Les and Rosemary StulbergBYEMOOR/ENDIANG NEWS

Happy Birthday wishes go to a couple of former En-diang residents who celebrated some milestone birth-days — Art Gutsche celebrated his 85th on Aug. 1 and Margaret Jones marked her 80th on Aug. 3. Congratu-lations on reaching these special milestones and best wishes to you both for many more happy birthdays.

Matt Tateson has moved a mobile home on to the former Albert and Rose Abram farm yard. It is nice to see the old farmsteads populated once again by young people. Enjoy your new home, Matt.

A large number of Endmoor folks attended the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose on the weekend, enjoy-ing their favourite country music stars’ performances. It was a good chance to catch up to your friends and neighbours.

Congratulations to a former Endiang couple who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Ray

and Linda Bossert are marking their special occasion with a social from 1-4 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the Golden Age Drop-In Centre in Coronation. Best wishes to Ray and Linda for many more happy years together. The Bosserts once lived just north of where Jim and Leanne Sorensen live.

Remember the Byemoor Fair and slo-pitch tourna-ment is coming up on Aug. 15-16. Be sure to get your slo-pitch team entered by calling Bobbi Buchwitz at 403-579-2432. There are lots of activities planned. Fireworks Friday night kick off the weekend. Pancake breakfast will be served Saturday and Sunday morn-ings. The parade goes on Saturday at 11 a.m. Be sure to be planning your parade entries now. A kids’ carnival will be held again on Saturday and there is a roast beef supper that evening. The slo-pitch tournament finals on Sunday wrap up the event.

Some local slo-pitch players participated in the tour-nament in Lethbridge on the weekend. Playing were

members of the Gallagher, Keith and Tucker families.Get well wishes go out to Verla Buchwitz, who is a

hospital patient.

Quote for the day — “I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it’s the thing I like most, is to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills.” — Audrey Hep-

Byemoor fair, slo-pitch tourney coming up

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continued from page 10One of these pioneers were

Jack Ferrier. Jack was born to Thomas and Mary Ferrier and was raised in a small farming community called Brig Of Erin, just on the outskirts of Perth, Scotland. In 1906, Jack and his brother Tom left Perth and sailed by boat to Cana-da to look for homesteads. They landed in Montreal and came west by rail, landing up twenty miles southeast by Gough Lake. Here they built a wood shack with a tin roof. In the long cold winters, they had a lot of rough times as at nights the wood stove would burn out and it got so cold in the house the water in the tea kettle froze solid. They were happy when spring finally ar-rived.

In 1908, the rest of the fam-ily came to Canada, where they picked up a few more quarters of land and built a house and a large hip-roofed hayloft. Jack, to help pay for the materials, worked at Meeting Creek buying grain at the elevators, which he did until 1913. At this time he also went back to Scotland and married his long-time sweetheart, Agnes White. On Aug. 22, 1913, they sailed back to Canada. This just happened before the First World War. Jack tried to join the army, but because of his broken arm (previously) he was refused,so he went back to work at the elevator in Meeting Creek.taking Agnes with him. In 1915, they re-turned back to the farm and Agnes had a hard time ad-justing to a new life style as she was born and raised in the city. She knew very little about country living.

In 1921, Jack applied for a new job at the Botha El-evators and got the job and they moved into the eleva-tor house.In Jack and Agnes lifetime they had seven chil-dren and were busy raising them. For an enjoyable event, Jack entered six horses in the Lacombe Horse Show. A fancy wagon was attached to the horses. Jack decorated the horses with fancy har-nesses, scotch tops and fancy

ring spreaders. Jack brought home several ribbons which he won, as Jack was very proud of his horses. But un-fortunately in the dirty thir-ties sleeping sickness spread through the country and quite a few horses landed up with it. Jack ended up putting sev-eral horses down.

Another hurtful event was when his parents passed away, and were buried at the Botha Cemetery. His father

passed away in 1922 and his mother in 1928.

An event Agnes really loved was her gardening, so in the dirty thirties this really came in handy to feed her family.

In 1951 Jack passed away and 1966, Agnes followed him at the age of 84 years.

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HALKIRK HERALD

Angie Boxma, accom-panied by her sister and brother-in-law, Grace (Neil-son) and Todd Hubert, spent three weeks in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia where they worked with the Bap-tist church teaching English and helping with a sports camp and playground activ-ities. They also visited two remote villages, bringing gifts of tooth brushes and school supplies from Cana-da. Todd took along his gui-tar and they taught the kids a lot of English songs. They loved to sing and can com-municate quite well in Eng-lish. In the villages and on the playground they usually had government officials watching. They met sev-eral African students who were in Elista on a schol-arship. Some of them were excellent musicians and accompanied then on the playground in the evening.

This was Angie’s second trip to the area and she was pleased to see old friends and make new ones too. Everyone took really good care of them and the church ladies fed them wonderful home cooked meals. They were able to tour Moscow and St. Petersburg and saw many beautiful and colorful places.

We welcome Allan and Jean Rowland to our com-munity. They have pur-chased George and Mar-gret Rowland’s farm. Allan is the son of Bud and Dot Rowland and was raised in the area. He and Jean have raised a family of four and are moving here from Big Valley.

You might notice an old landmark missing if you travel north of Halkirk on Highway 855. The old Hein home was taken down last week. The old barn fell in last year.

Congratulations to Dan and Clara Fowler, who cel-

ebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on with an un-expected gathering Friday evening. Their yard was full of family and friends.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Helen Bai-ley who passed away on Thursday, July 30 at the age of 97 years. Helen was a long-time and well-known correspondent for the Westwood area. She was a member of the Halkirk senior centre, historical so-ciety and among the group that worked on the Halkirk Home Fires history book. A family service will be held at the Halkirk cemetery.

Dale and Melody Kent were among those at the special 18 birthday party for their grandsons Brandon and Wyatt Kent, Brandon is Bob and Melinda’s son and Wyatt is Lisa and Rick’s son.

Peggy Vockeroth re-turned from a trip to Alaska, visiting with son Scott and his family. They took a day trip to Denali and picked blueberries and took in a couple soccer games.

Coming up: Wow Au-gust already! Just over two weeks till the Elks 20th annual Bullarama. That’s Aug. 22 and the gates open at 2:30 p.m. There are lots of activities on the grounds right through to the fire-works by Prairie Thunder and dancing to Beach Bad Boy. Check out the posters!

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Music a happy tool for teaching EnglishPaulette Heer

GADSBY/WESTWOODS NEWS

It’s holiday time, people coming and going. Hopefully all arrive at their desti-nation safely. John and Jewel Heer, Han-nah and Bailey enjoyed 10 days in B.C., camping at Kicking Horse campground, taking day trips here and there. A relaxing time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the mountains.

Jim Stenberg is home visiting his mom Donna McKay. While here they headed to Fairview, Alberta where they visited Donna’s mom, Anne Donaldson who resides in Harvest Lodge. Joining them there was Donna’s brother Greg from Ea-glesham. They also visited Donna’s sister Irma Atkinson. On the way home, Jim was called back to Rocheter for a week, coming back for two more weeks, start-ing Friday, July 31.

It’s become an annual tradition! Trail-ers headed to Gull Lake for a week to-gether. Gloria Diegel (daughter Tasha and kids stayed with her Tuesday through

Thursday); Richelle and family; Ybiett and family, Deanne and girls; and Corina Derr and girls. A repeat of history as they were setting up. A vicious hail storm hit (as it did last year), causing some damage to RV vents! All safe and sound! And an enjoyable week together.

The Gadsby District Hobby Club is coming to an end. There will be a huge garage sale at the Bank Building Friday, August 7 (10am) and Saturday (9am). Everything must go. And going cheap!.Some tools, lots of kitchen tools, electric and hand. Coffee available.

Fred Entwisle received word of the death of close friend, Gord who was trav-eling on Highway 63, the Fort Mac death trap road. Gord and Fred have been friends since six years of age. Sincere sympathies to all.

Dwight and Ive Lee Quance drove to Dawson Creek, B.C. to attend his aunt Betty Hankins’ funeral last week. Inter-ment service at Woodland Cemetery , Bo-tha, Monday, August 3.

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Ross HelgetonFAITH& REFLECTION

A young Christian man, intending humour rather than harm, described one of his acquaintances to me as a “waste of skin.”

An amicable and lively conversation ensued. In course of time we agreed that the expression was not only unkind, but biblically inaccurate. We also conclud-ed that mankind is God’s special creation, hence nev-er a “waste of skin.” How-ever, we simultaneously concurred that it is entirely possible to fritter away re-sources, squander time and consequently have a wasted life. Our final analysis was that life should be lived in such a way that we are mak-

ing a difference.It is rather distressing to

think that some lives are de-pleted without making any significant impact or differ-ence...such as Nancy Jones, an elderly spinster. She lived to be a considerable age, but apparently, without making any notable difference.

It was incumbent on the local newspaper editor to write her obituary. But he was stumped...the longer he thought about the oldest res-ident in their town, the more convinced he was that all she had done was live long and contribute little. The person doing her headstone had called and shared that he too was heartily challenged with what to inscribe. The editor decided to delegate

the trying task to the first re-porter who came though his door.

No sooner had he devised the plan than the new sports-writer crashed in asking for his assignments for the day. The editor provided a list for him with the writing of a brief epitaph for Nancy at the top of the list. The re-porter was new to his post and dared not argue, but quickly went to work and began research of his own on Nancy Jones.

It is said that if you visit Nancy’s grave today you will find the same words on her headstone that were published in the newspaper that week. It reads, “Here lie the bones of Nancy Jones, for her life held no terrors. She lived a maid, she died a maid, no hits, no runs, no errors.”

God placed us on earth to make a contribution...to make a difference, not just to take up space and consume resources. Jesus told His fol-lowers that they are to be “...the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:13, 14). Salt adds flavor and light shows the way...making a difference.

Ephesians 2:10 adds that “God has created us for a life of good deeds, which He has already prepared for us to do” These “good deeds” are prepared by God and to be performed by us. And as we fulfill them, we are ful-filled...making a difference.

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Jill Holowath had to re-port that the Hanna Legends Midget AA Tier 4 hardball team which had four of our local boys playing. Garrett Holowath, Evan Hampton, Tyler Ferguson and Brett Holowath came home with the Provincial Champion-ship from St. Paul. They played the host team in the final game and after a close-ly matched contest they walked away with a 6-4 fi-nal score, giving them the Championship. Congratula-tions, boys, well done.

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Submitted by Maggie OrlickStettler Public Library

Week six of the Summer of Play is in full swing as we discover heroes great and small through our week of super he-roic fun. There are only two weeks left in the summer program at the library so time is running out—join us today!

This week, Thursday sees kids of all ages letting their inner comic book artist out as they create their own comic strips. And on Friday after Read and Rhyme we will be joined by some local heroes.

Monday marks the beginning of the penultimate week of fun with Science Week. All age groups will be racing cork boats as well as making super-cra-zy structures out of marshmallows and toothpicks.

Teens will get to explore the world of Arduino, a micro controller that can do more than you ever imagined, and Rasp-berry Pi, a computer you can hold in the palm of your hand.

Tuesday brings Summer Sound Ses-sions in for Kerplunk (ages 6-8). Then we’ll enjoy a friendly competition with elastic car races. Teens are welcome to join us for Tuesday Gaming.

Wednesday takes us out to Rochon Sands for more elastic car races as well as games galore. In the afternoon we’ll design science experiments during Make & Create. And later on, have books and snacks at our teen book club.

Slime it up on Thursday with some ooey-gooey fun!

Friday brings Read & Rhyme for ages 0-5 followed by a visit from a mobile planetarium. Discover the stars at the library!

Monday brings us to our final week, Games Week!

Ages 6-8 and 9-12 can join us for gi-ant Jenga and corn hole fun! Teens are invited to come play with our LittleBits including the Arduino bit to create a game of Pong and develop an Etch-a-Sketch.

On Tuesday Summer Sounds Sessions occur for the final time as well as Min-ute-to-Win-It activities for all. The final teen gaming night of the summer will also be taking place.

Wednesday’s Rochon Sands activities are a Cup and Ball game craft with priz-es. Join us at Make & Create to play with LittleBits and Makey Makey. Food and fun awaits teens at our final book club.

Thursday will be our wrap up parties. Join us for prize draws and a trip to the spray park! Remember to bring your towels!

Check our website (spl.prl.ab.ca) for updates on upcoming Play activities and follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/StettlerPublicLibrary) for remind-ers about our events. Also don’t hesitate to call us at 403-742-2292 with any last minute questions.

Summer of Play in full swing

Contributed photoBridie Forde is the winner of five gold medals in 70+ Women’s 1,500m, 70+ Women’s 200m, 70+ Women’s 3,000m, 70+ Women’s 800 m and the 55+ 4x100m relay at the 2015 Alberta 55-Plus Summer Games.

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Stacey LavallieINDEPENDENT REPORTER

Stettler’s Dacia Gram-lick continued toward her goal of running out of space for her gold medals

in her season final compe-tition in Sherwood Park July 18-19.

The track and field ath-lete, who competed at William E. Hay Compos-ite High School until her

graduation this year, also competes with the Capital City Track Club.

The Sherwood Park Track Classic, the out-door track and field pro-vincials, saw Gramlick

compete in high jump, javelin, long jump and the 700-metre race.

The events, which took place at the Strathcona Athletic Field in Sher-wood Park, near Edmon-ton, was another opportu-nity for the Stettler teen to shine.

Gramlick made it to the podium in three of her four events, winning gold

in both high jump and jav-elin. Her long jump scores netted her a silver.

In the event where she did not make the podium, the 700-metre race, Gram-lick netted a respectable seventh-place finish.

Even though Gram-lick started her track and field participation late in her scholastic career, the student’s athletic nature

made it an easy transition, bringing home several gold medals and earning a berth at the Alberta Sum-mer Games last summer.

Gramlick will be study-ing at the University of Alberta starting in Sep-tember, but when she’s not studying, she’ll continue competing in track and field through the univer-sity’s team.

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Moush Sara JohnINDEPENDENT REPORTER

In spite of the long weekend, the turnout was impressive at the Stettler gymkhana, hosted at Stettler Agriplex on Sunday, Aug. 2, with a lot of young riders and some first-timers.

Being held for the second year, the gymkha-na is ideal ground for beginners and novice rid-ers to get some experience and encouragement as they continue to pursue the sport.

Organized by Tammy Hronek and Kelsey Bignell, the gymkhana is supported by the ro-deo community in and around Stettler.

“This is our second year of doing the gym-khana, but we could never put them on without all the help from our families and friends and parents of the kids who come to compete!” said Hronek. “We have some of the best volunteers, who provide assistance in setting up events, taking entries, doing payout, running the gate and even finding sponsors for year-end prizes.”

Averaging around 40 competitors at each gymkhana is not a bad feat given the diverse

age group to which competitors belong.There are five age groups in each event – six

and under, seven to 10, 11-18, 19-49 and 50 and above.

According to Hronek, the gymkhana is the perfect place for people who are just learning to ride, or people training young horses, or who just want to come out and have a super fun day.

The gymkhana starts with pole bending, fol-lowed by stake race, flag race, thread the nee-dle, finally ending with the barrel race.

There are four gymkhanas throughout sum-mer, with the finals being held on Sept. 12, where the high point champions will receive their prizes.

After Sunday’s scores had been tallied, the leaders, runners-up and third place holders in the various age categories are as follows:

In the age group six and under, leading the chart is Kayla Hronek, followed by Luke Hronek, and Kayl Hankins.

Skylar Hymers has the top score for the age group seven to 10, followed by Bret Hymers and Morgan Kiemele.

Lexa Bergstrom leads the 11-18 year cat-egory, ahead of Emily Wright, followed by Ra-chael Deaver

In the 19-49 year category, Jayme Bolin is the top scorer, followed by Tammy Hronek and Kelsey Bignell.

And finally in the 50 and above age catego-ry, Elva McAllister leads, followed by Bonnie Kobi and Joe Lee.

Moush Sara John/Independent reporter

Jayna Weatherly rides on her horse Lefty, as she participates in the 7-10 year old category of the barrel race at the Stettler Gymkhana, held on Sunday, August 2.

Stettler Gymkhana a platform for new and young riders

Dacia brings home gold, silver in last track meet of season

Moush Sara JohnINDEPENDENT REPORTER

With a score of 276 out of a pos-sible 300, Stettler’s Jessa Heathering-ton, from William E. Hay Composite High School, ranked herself 31st of 153 competitors in the Grade 10 level of the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) world tournament in Nashville, Tenn.

Stettler’s Will Roberts also competed in the competition.

It was the Castor team that garnered the most attention out of local archers, however.

Castor’s Tayla Van Oers of Gus Wet-ter School excelled at the tournament, held July 22-25.

The Gus Wetter team had eight shoot-ers, but Van Oers outperformed with a score of 287 out of 300, placing her 12th out of 167 shooters in Grade 11 girls’ level. She had an overall rank of 49 out of the 2,238 participants in the overall girls’ category.

Julie Schnell was the next best shoot-er with a score of 257 out of 300, rank-ing her 95th out of 153 participants at the Grade 10 girls’ level. She placed in the top half of the ranking in the overall girls’ category.

For the first time, a 3D category was introduced at the tournament, which saw Tayla Van Oers shooting for 269, placing her at 19 out of the 485 partici-pants in the overall girls’ category.

She was followed by Katelynn Larson who scored 254 and ranked 198 in the same category.

For the All-Star World Champion-ships, 16 shooters represented Team Canada, coached by Nancy Tamblyn of Castor and Hal Ziprick of Smoky Lake.

Although Team Canada defeated the UK, they came in a close fourth be-hind Namibia. The United States won the championship, with South Africa as runners-up.

Tayla Van Oers was the top Canadian female shooter.

Jessa Heatherington takes aim at archery worlds

Contributed photoDacia Gramlick jumped and threw her

way to gold and silver medals at the last

track meet of the year for her club, held

in Sherwood Park in July. The Stettler

teen will compete as part of the

University of Alberta team next year.

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Stacey LavallieINDEPENDENT REPORTER

The Stettler Sliders Mos-quito team wasn’t ready to

let anyone pass them in the round-robin series and semi-finals of their home tournament July 24-26 at West Stettler Park, going into the finals on Sunday undefeated.

There, Stettler came away with a silver finish after a nail-biting, hard-fought ball game with Wainwright, which they lost 9-6.

The tournament started for the Sliders with a game against Sherwood Park at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 24. The Sliders breezed by the team with a 21-12 victory, and went to plate against High Prairie at the same time on Saturday.

That game resulted with a mercy finish as Stettler kept the High Prairie team off-plate, winning 19-0.

The double-wins in Stettler’s division of the tournament sent them into

the semi-finals against St. Paul, a 3 p.m. game on Sunday.

“Our kids got off to a real tough start this year, but came back very good for the rest of the season,” coach Kent Hoopfer said.

That hard work to bet-ter the team showed in the game which saw St. Paul’s prayers unanswered as the Sliders slid to another vic-tory, this time 13-3.

High Prairie lost again in the semi-finals against Wainwright, which set up the gold medal game for Stettler and Wainwright.

The close game was a challenge for both teams, as both teams were close in ability and playing level during the tournament. In the end, Wainwright man-aged to keep a three-run lead for the gold.

“Everyone was quite happy,” Hoopfer said. “Even with the loss; they were a real tough team. We made them work for it, and it was the closest game for them in a month,” ac-cording to the Wainwright coach, Hoopfer said.

Stacey Lavallie/Independent reporter

Chance Morbeck of the Stettler Mosquito Sliders, whacks the ball to right field, his face tilting up as it tracks the white ball through the blue prairie sky. The Sliders went on to win silver in their home provincial tournament.

Contributed photo

Larry Mulgrove, second from the right, back row, was part of the 65+ Silver Medal slo-pitch team that competed in the 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games. Zone 4 ended up 3rd in medal count out of the 8 zones, with 35 Gold, 30 Silver and 30 Bronze.

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BOYCEHarold OsborneFeb. 19, 1929-July 24, 2015

“ I have fought the good fi ght,I have fi nished the race,

I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have

longed for his appearing”. II Timothy 4:7-8

The family of Harold Boyce announce his passing on to Heaven on July 24, 2015. Harold was born on February

19, 1929, on the family farm south of Erskine. On September 7, 1951, he married Dorothy Rachar and they lived in the Erskine area until 1972. Harold’s life was very full with raising his family and farming. Harold was a charter member of the Erskine Evangelical Free Church and was very active in community organizations. They then moved to Lacombe in 1972 where Harold farmed and then worked at Weidner’s Esso. Harold had a passion for Camp ministry and served in various capacities with Camp Silversides. In 1979 they moved to Red Deer where Harold worked for the Red Deer Advocate, delivering bundles of newspapers to the towns and villages between Red Deer and Stettler, for over 30 years. Harold’s strong faith in God sustained him all his life and it was his desire that his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Harold leaves to mourn his children, Lois (Doug) Plett of Gadsby; Ken (Audrey) Boyce of Red Deer; Marilyn (Peter) Caden of Red Deer; Kathy (Sterling) Burrell of Lacombe; Bev (Lowry) Burrell of Victoria, BC; Murray (Lahny) Boyce of Red Deer; 42 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. Harold is predeceased by his wife Dorothy; son, Doug Boyce; son-in-law, Al Thibeau; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and John Gessleman; and daughter, Christine Boyce. The family wishes to thank Symphony Senior Inglewood Administration and Care-Givers for their excellent, caring, compassionate service to Dad for the past three years. A celebration of Harold’s life will be held on August 4, 2015, 2:00 pm., at Crossroads Church, West side of Hwy. 2 on 32 St. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to Camp Silversides, Box 519, Bentley, AB. T0C 0J0; Samaritan’s Purse, 20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgay, AB T3J 5H5, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

HOLLINSHEAD,Margaret, Ruth (Peg), 95 years old, Edmonton (Oct. 29, 1919 - July 26, 2015)We are saddened to announce the passing of Peg at the age of 95 years. She was predeceased by parents Frank and Gertrude of Stettler, brothers Tom (Jean) of Sherwood Park and Jack of Stettler. Survived and fondly remembered by Bruce Hollinshead (nephew) and his family (Pauline, Taylor and Sean) and Brenda Lerch (niece) and her family (Dennis, Dwight, Zachary, Jeremy

and Ashley). Peg worked over 40 years at Safeway. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Jubilee Lodge. A private graveside family service is planned prior to burial at Botha Woodland Cemetery, Noon, Wednesday, August 5, 2015

STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.

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RITA NELSON1942 - 2015Rita Irene Nelson passed away in Stettler, Alberta on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the age of 73 years. Rita was born on Thursday, March 19, 1942 at Coronation, Alberta to parents Leona and Alfred Venables. Rita is survived by her loving family: son Arley (Sharon) Nelson of Spruce Grove; daughter Val Nelson (Andy LeBouthillier) of Red Deer; grandchildren: Kendra Nelson and Paul Nelson; Rod

LeBouthillier (Jocelyn) and their children: Alexis, Auryah and Pierce; Rochelle (Garrett) Radchenko and their son Bronsen; siblings: Don Venables of Red Deer, Betty (Bill) Banwell of Coronation, Cecil Venables of Red Deer and Brian (Karen) Venables of Calgary; numerous nieces, nephews, other family, the Nelson families and a host of many friends. Rita was predeceased by her parents Leona and Alfred Venables, husband Stanley Nelson on July 10, 2015, brothers Delmar Venables and Raymond Venables; nephews: Cody Banwell, Kelly Banwell and Devin Venables and other family members. A funeral service for the late Mrs. Rita Nelson will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home with Reverend Lyn Lamers offi ciating. A time of sharing memories and luncheon will follow in the Stettler Funeral Home reception centre. Interment will take place beside her beloved husband Stanley at Coronation Cemetery, Coronation, Alberta at 3:00 P.M. Donations in memory of Rita are gratefully accepted to the Parkinson’s Society, Stettler Health Services Foundation-Heritage House or Alberta Cancer Foundation c/o Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta, T0C 2L0. Sympathies may be forwarded to the family by signing the guestbook at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com

STETTLER FUNERAL HOME, 403-742-3422, entrusted with the care and arrangements.

SHAWChristina “Mary”Christina Constance Mary Shaw (nee Galleberg) passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the age of 75 years. Mary was born in Big Valley on May 29, 1940. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Angus Shaw of Red Deer; son, Murray (Marlene); son-in-law, Gary Bachman; grandchildren, Mehgan (Jeff), Joshua, Myles, Miranda and Charity; great grandchildren, Madison and Joel; her twin

sister, Ann; and sisters, Patty and Sandra. She was predeceased by her daughter, Carline; grandson, Lucas; parents, Mary and Christian Galleberg; grandparents, Elizabeth and Carl Erickson; and her uncle, Clayton. Mary was greatly interested in art and music, and was active in several organizations including the Big Valley United church, the CGIT and the Rebeccas, of which she was a past President. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Mary’s memory may be made to the Big Valley United Church, PO Box 278, Big Valley, AB, T0J 0G0 or to a charity of their choice. The family would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit of the Red Deer Regional Hospital for their care and support. A Memorial Service will be held at Church of the Nazarene, 4930 Woodland Drive, Lacombe, AB on Friday, August 7, 2015 at 11:00 am. Mary will be missed by many. Mary will be missed by many. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.

“Absent from the body - present with the Lord”

TAGGARTDouglas EdwardIt is with great sadness to announce that Douglas Edward Taggart passed away suddenly on July 23, 2015 at the age of 48 years. He will fondly be remembered as a gentle soul by all who knew him. Douglas was born June 11, 1967 in Hanna, AB. He grew up in Stettler, AB and graduated from Wm. E. Hay Composite High School in 1986. After graduation, he moved to Calgary where he obtained his Class 1 driver’s license. He loved driving and was a great

navigator. In 2007, he graduated from the Sterile Processing course at the Southern Institute of Technology and moved to Wetaskiwin. He married his longtime companion Brittany Lindsay in 2014. He is survived by his wife, Brittany, his mother, Florence Taggart and his sister, Donna (Jim) Taggart. He is also survived by Arnold and Margaret Trettin, Patricia Gustafson and Allan Gustafson as well as numerous cousins, classmates and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Edward Trettin, his stepfather, Peter Taggart, his maternal and paternal grandparents as well as Alder and Gertie Cranton and Elaine Burgess. The memorial service for Douglas Taggart was held at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in the education room on August 1 at 2 p.m. A private internment was held at the Historical St. Peter’s Lutheran Church near Scapa, AB following the service. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

BAILEYHelen ElizabethMrs. Helen Bailey passed away peacefully at her home at Points West Living in Stettler, Alberta on July 30, 2015 at the age of 97 years. Born near Donalda, Alberta, Helen was a lifetime resident of the Westwoods/Gadsby area. A Family Service was held at the Halkirk Cemetery on August 2, 2015.Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.brennenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Stettler. Box 193, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0. 403-742-3315.

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but the Highest level of fi nish, quality. $929,000. Call Sherry.

CA0064836CA0064836

CA0065239CA0065239

Bare fl at acreage waiting for your ideas. One of the most active and friendly rural areas left in the country. Become a member of the Linda Hall Family. $115,000. Call Ross.

CA0065040CA0065040

This 4 bdrm home comes with the original hardwood, a beautiful well kept yard and a single detached

garage. Move in ready. $259,000. Call Edna.

CA0065075CA0065075NEWNEW

1.4 acres of quiet country living! 3 bdrm bungalow with walk-out basement. Featuring a super oversized triple

car garage with 4 overhead doors. $585,000. Call Garry.

CA0057331CA0057331NEWNEW

4701 - 50 STREET, STETTLERCENTRALCENTRALROYAL LEPAGEROYAL LEPAGE

Doug RobertsBroker/Owner

Jill FisherAssociate Broker/OwnerCENTRAL

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Garry RushtonAssociate

Apryl CassidyManager/Owner

Edna StuartAssociate Broker

Sherri Kuefl erAssociate

Jason OlsonAssociate

Mike RobertsAssociate

Ross ScheerschmidtAssociateCENTRAL

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This commercial property, with easy access from Highway 12, is priced well below assessed value. Premier location, close proximity to Stettler! $399,000. Call Ross.

CA0046627CA0046627 CA0062252CA0062252

3 bdrm home on an extra large mature lot in a sought after location

of Stettler. $215,000. Call Doug.

Looking for revenue property? This property is presently rented and brings in $1100/month. Fenced and comes with a single car garage. Large backyard. $135,000. Call Edna.

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Call a Central “Team” Sales Associate today for FREE advice or enquiries.

403-742-3344 (24 hours)LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATEDLOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Needs some TLC, perfect for a revenue property, or fi rst time home buyer. Large fenced back yard

for endless ideas. $119,000. Call Edna.

CA0065508CA0065508 NNew Priceew Price

Beautiful, practically new, 6 bdrm home in Big Valley. Large open concept main fl oor, spacious

yard with garage/shop. $299,900. Call Jill.

CA0065810CA0065810

This horse lovers dream is only 7 minutes from town. Ranch style home, corrals, outdoor riding arena. Peace and quiet. ONLY $585,000. Call Sherri.

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NNew Priceew PriceNEWNEW NEWNEW

This year round cabin in Buffalo Sands has been immaculately maintained with its pine interior, wood stove, large loft bedroom and quaint “guest” trailer.

Nicely landscaped treed backyard and large deck. $249,000. Call Sherri.

Fran

Snowden

Karen

Cannady

Locally owned & operated Visit us at www.century21.ca/candorrealty for more listings

CandorRealty Ltd.

Ph. 403-742-4424

4908 - 51 Street

ACREAGE

LARGE 65’ X 180’ LAKE FRONT LOT AT

BUFFALO VIEW ESTATES. Fully serviced.

Great place to build. $189,900.

FAMILYHOME

LAKE

FULLY SERVICED 60’ X 120’ LOT

@ WHITE SANDS Older mobile on property. Short walk to the beach.

$175,000.

49’ x 125’ LOT AT BUFFALO SANDS.

Serviced with water, sewer & power. Natural gas to

property line. Located on a quiet cul de sac. $130,000.

60’ X 120’ LAKE VIEW LOT AT WHITE SANDS. Perfect place to build a

hillside home. Just steps to the beach.

$140,000.

TREED LOT AT WHITE SANDS.

Park your RV or build your new lake home.

Short distance to beach.$85,000.

REDUCED

STARTER LAKE

LAKE LAKE LAKE

MODERN 3 BDRM MOBILE on its own lot. Nice bright

home, well maintained and all appliances included. Ideal

home for young family just starting out. $173,000.

IDEAL HOME FOR YOUNG FAMILY. Well cared for

bungalow with 5 bdrms/ 2 baths. Basement has a 2

bdrm suite ready to rent out for added income. $215,000.

AFFORDABLE LIVING - Ideal retirement home or

great place to start out. This 2 bdrm apartment style home is very bright, neat and clean.

ONLY $114,900.

5.3 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND only minutes from Stettler. Ready to build

on with all utilities to the property line. New approach

completed. $119,900.Specializing In

* Residential * Commercial* Farms * Acreages* Lake Properties

Over 26 Years of Experience

Diamond Award Recipient

ANDYBIRCH

Associate

www.royallepage.ca/andybirch

ROYAL LEPAGE

NETWORK REALTY CORP.Independently Owned and Operated

5002 - 50th Ave., Stettler

Bus.: 403-742-3069 1-888-742-6685

UNIQUE, SCENIC AND PRIVATE. Quiet property with spectacular hilltop views. 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, hardwood fl ooring, cedar

shakes, fi replace, infl oor water heating & forced air heating. Attached heated 2 car garage, detached garage/ shop with carport, metal clad building used as barn/ storage, RV parking. CA0053371. $739,900.

GREAT BUY FOR LAKE PROPERTY. 5 bedroom/3bathroom, year round, open concept, hillside, modern home in Scenic Sands. Fully

developed basement, gas fi replace, wrap around covered deck, outdoor heated swimming pool, detached heated garage, bunkhouse and asphalt driveway. Also some inclusions. CA0056162. $549,900.

REDUCED

2013 – 20 x 76 mobile home on newly developed lots. 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Vaulted ceilings

and stainless steel appliances. Skirted and levelled. Immediate possession. Close to

downtown. #CA0040684. $201,900.

RENTERS WANTED. Attn: truckers,

welders, mechanics etc. 6940 sq. ft. office/shop for lease @ $10/sq. ft.

1.94 acres fenced yard. Will considermulti-year triple net lease. CA#0057827

OFFICE/SHOP FOR LEASE. 6133 sq ft building - 3361 sq ft office & 2772 sq ft shop. Office area contains reception, 7 offices, lunch room & board room. 4 bay shop height is approx. 20’ with 14’ overhead doors,

wash bay & mezzanine fl oor. Yard surrounded by chain link fence. Ample storage & parking space. $8/sq ft triple net. CA#0057125.

Brand new 2014 – 20 x 76 mobile home on lot. Open fl oor plan, 3 bedrooms, 4 piece ensuite and a second full bath. Features a vaulted ceiling and stainless steel

appliances. Skirted, levelled and immediate possession. Price includes GST. #CA0040686. $211,900.

How to prepare your home for prospective buyers

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Auctions 1530UPCOMING AUCTIONS

ESTATE of Tilda Bachand4618-56 Ave. Rimbey, AB

Sun. Aug. 9 @ 11 am.~~~~~

Sun. Aug. 16, 12 noonMoving sale of Eveline Rose

West of Ponoka on Hwy. 53 ( 4/5 miles) to Hwy. 795

north 3 miles to curve in road, Range Rd. 263, 1/2

mile, 1st place on left.~~~~~~

Sun. Aug. 23, 12 noon6416-51St. Ponoka

Big Strapper Auction403-782-5693

Check website for full listingswww.bigstrapperauctions.net

Misc. forSale 1760

RESULTSAFETYAPPAREL.COM. We are a

business-business wholesale distributor “off-the-shelf” delivery of the highest quality fi re

resistant work wear with your company’s logo

cresting. 403-340-3067.

OfficeSupplies 1800

Dogs 1840White 2 yr. old Standard Poodle, $300 o.b.o. Good with other dogs and chil-dren. Includes large kennel. Call 403-436-0123

Grain, FeedHay 2190HEATED CANOLA buying

Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252

403-742-2395

WHITE 20LB WHITE 20LB BOND PAPER: BOND PAPER:

8.5 X 118.5 X 1110 pkgs. of 500 sheets10 pkgs. of 500 sheets

$48$48/case/caseShop Stettler Shop Stettler

& Save!& Save!

Business Services#1000 - #1430

Accounting 1010

Automotive 1029

Cleaning 1070

Contractors 1100

Drafting& Design 1120

Eavestroughing1130

FurnaceCleaning 1193

Glass Shops 1196

Landscaping1240

HealthCare 1210

Landscaping1240

Landscaping1240

LegalServices 1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple.

Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000.

Calgary 403-228-1300/1-800-347-2540.

Misc.Services 1290

LegalServices 1260

Misc.Services 1290ADVERTISE PROVINCE

WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 1 million read-ers weekly. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for de-tails 1-800-282-6903 ext.

228; www.awna.com.

EASY DIVORCE: Free consultation call

1-800-320-2477 or check out

http://canadianlegal.org/uncontested-divorce. CCA

Award #1 Paralegal. A+ BBB Reputation.

In business 20+ years. Open Mon. - Sat.

PersonalServices 1315

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Arthritic

conditions? Restrictions in walking/dressing?

Disability Tax Credit. $2000 tax credit. $20,000

refund. For assistance 1-844-453-5372.

Misc.Services 1290

PersonalServices 1315

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME & leg

cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night.

Proven for over 32 years; www.allcalm.com. Mon-Fri, 8-4 EST. 1-800-765-8660.

Plumbing& Heating 1330

Roofing 1370METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55Distributors. 40 year

warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select

supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

4814 - 49 Street,Stettler

403-742-5520

403-882-3740 (Castor)

Thorogood

Pinches&Certified General Accountants

Ph:403-742-5979Fax:403-742-3656

Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street,

Stettler AB

[email protected]

Betee

Bet,

ABtree

AABt,

B

4819 - 51 StreetStettler, AB

403-742-3141www.numeratax.com

Chapman and Co.Professional

Accountants LLP

Guy Chapman, CAChris Annand, CA

Kendra Walgenbach, CANaomi Roth, CGA

P.O. Box 1328 4702- 51 Ave., Stettler

Tel: 403-742-3438e-mail: [email protected]

Gitzel KrejciGitzel KrejciDand PetersonDand Peterson

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

4912 - 51 StreetP.O. Box 460, Stettler, Alberta

403-742-4431

Toll free1-877-742-4431

e-mail:[email protected]

website:www.gkdpca.com

GG KKPPDD

JT AUTO BODY LTD.

“Serving Stettler & areafor years”

• Complete auto bodyrepair & painting

Call Curt or Rob

Phone 403-742-2869

4606 - 40 St., Stettler

Quality Collision Repairand Professional Service…

Guaranteed!

Find out more about us at:www.brennanautobody.com

Phone: 403-742-35554109 - 48 Avenue, Stettler

AUTO BODY REPAIR LTD.

Keen KleanKeen Klean• CarpetCleaning

403-742-6970403-740-9782403-742-6970

• Carpet Cleaning• Upholstry Cleaning

• WindowWashing

403-742-1330

Buzz AndersenServing Stettler

area over 35 years

-Residential-Commercial

-Farm Buildings-Renovations

House Plan DesignHouse Plan DesignSmall CommercialSmall CommercialShop DrawingsShop DrawingsAs BuiltsAs Builts

Phone: 403-742-6612Cell: 780-935-0540

Email: [email protected]

Monika Stahlberg

Monika Stahlberg

Drafting Service

GALEN WIEBERESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

DRAFTING AND DESIGN

4905 44 AVE., BAY 2, STETTLER

PH: 403-742-4101FAX: 866-305-5686

[email protected]

FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD.

5”Continuous Eaves“Gutter Clean” Leaf Protection

Call Barry Harvey

403-742-8838*27 years experience*

“If It’s Electrical We Do It”

All types of Electrical Installation &Maintenance

403-742-5111

Serving Stettler& Area since 1978

Stettler FurnaceCleaning

Qualifi ed and Qualifi ed and ReputableReputable

403-742-3418403-742-3418

LTD.C.R. GLASS“Your Service Specialists”

Randy Long• Residential• Commercial

• Automotive Needs

403-742-25204607 - 59 St., Stettler

(Beside A & W)

HEARTLAND GLASS

• Locks repinned & installed• Windshields repaired

& installed• Residential & Commercial

Windows & Doors• All your glass & screen needs

Main St., Stettler Emergency403-742-2665 403-742-3628

DR. D.G. BECKLUNDChiropractor

-Gitzel Krejci Building4912 - 51 Street

Stettler, ABOpen Mon. - Sat.

Bus.: 403-742-2553Res.: 403-742-0370

PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEPhysiotherapy, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture Acupuncture & Massage& Massage

“Keeping people in Motion...”

403-742-4533

Dr. E. LYNESChiropractor

4719 - 49 St.Stettler, AlbertaOne block East of Scotia Bank

403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443

RUBBER DUCKYARD CARE

• Power Rake• Aerate

• Lawns ~ cut & trimmedFor personalized services callLana Gross ~ 403-740-3595

BRIAN HALLETTLAWN & GARDEN CARE

Town & Country Big or Small

…WE DO IT ALL!

Phone: 403-742-5830Please leave a message if no answer

DOUBLE JDOUBLE JMUDJACKINGMUDJACKING

Concrete workConcrete workLift, Level and RepairLift, Level and Repair

35 years experience.35 years experience.Fully Licensed & Insured.Fully Licensed & Insured.

Phone JohnPhone John780-975-5343780-975-5343

or 403-742-0646or 403-742-0646

No Job Too Big or SmallNo Job Too Big or Small

Gary G. GrantLaw Office

4910 - 51 StreetStettler, AB T0C 2L0

Phone: 403-742-4437

Barristers and Solicitors

Advocates

2401 Toronto Dominion Sq.Edmonton Centre

Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1Telephone: 780-426-4660

Fax: 780-426-0982

BRYON D. BALTIMORE

of McCuaig Desrochers

ANDERSON LAW OFFICE

Brenda Anderson,

B.Comm., LL.B.

5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB

Phone 403-742-2529

Fax 403-742-2522

[email protected]

LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE

4819 - 51 Street

Lori R. ReuleLL. B.

StettlerProfessionalBuilding

403-742-3411

LIVIU’S TILE & STONELIVIU’S TILE & STONESALES AND INSTALLATION SALES AND INSTALLATION

CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, SLATE & TRAVERTINE TILECERAMIC, PORCELAIN, SLATE & TRAVERTINE TILE

NATURAL AND MANUFACTURED STONE NATURAL AND MANUFACTURED STONE KITCHEN, BATHROOM, FIREPLACE, KITCHEN, BATHROOM, FIREPLACE,

CUSTOM SHOWERS & MORECUSTOM SHOWERS & MORE

LIVIU OPREALIVIU OPREACELL CELL

403-740-9317403-740-9317OR EMAILOR EMAIL

[email protected]@TELUS.NET

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• 24 Hour ServiceService Wise - We Specialize

Stettler

Ph. 403-742-5237

Stettler Eye Care

Dr. R. TROY NELSONComprehensive eye

health and vision exams

Top quality frames,

lenses and contacts

Treatment of eye

disease, injuries and

surgical co-management

Phone 403-742-2683New patients welcome

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Landscaping1240 Misc.Services 1290 Misc.

Services 1290

Misc.Services 1290

Accounting 1010

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Misc.Help 880 Houses/

Duplexes 3020EXECUTIVE HOME FORRENT OR RENT TO OWN

IN LACOMBE WILLOWRIDGE AREA Executivehome, 2238 sq ft.,4 levelsplit, 3bdrm, 2 bath, wraparound deck,hot tub,fi re pit, large fenced yard,o/sheated garage, close to

walking trails, Cranna Lake& downtown amenities andhwy 2 access. $1,950.00per mos. d/p, referencesrequired. n/p, n/s. Call

Travis @403-913-4455.

TWO story a/c house in downtown Stettler.

Designated residential/ commercial; run your

business on the main fl oor (1,000 sq. ft.) and live

upstairs (1,000 sq. ft.). Incl. parking, stove, fridge, dish-

washer, shared laundry, water. No pets. Gas and power extra. DD $1,000, rent $1,600/month. Avail. August 1. Call or leave

message at 780-877-0131.

EmploymentTraining 900

Auctions 1530

Misc.Help 880

Suites 3060

BEST RENTAL VALUEIN STETTLER

1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites.

All utilities, cable, internet.Avail. immediately

Kimberly 403-690-5828

TWO bdrm. bsmt. suite in downtown Stettler. Separ-ate entry, parking space.

Stove, fridge, dishwasher, shared laundry. Incl. water and satellite TV. Gas and power extra. No pets. DD $800, rent $800/mo. Avail.

August 1. Call or text 403-916-9006.

RoommatesWanted 3080Shared accommodations,

one bedroom for rent, $600/mo., utilities included.

403-740-3209.

Offices 3110

StorageSpace 3160

HousesFor Sale 4020

Farms/Land 4070

EXCELLENT “GREEN” 3000 - 8000 acres of pas-ture & hay land. Central

Saskatchewan. Fully crossfenced & complete infrastructure. Natural

springs on most quarters with consistent water sup-ply. Full operation ready to

locate or put cattle with hay. Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $1.3 - $2.6m. Call Doug

Rue 306-716-2671.

ManufacturedHomes 4090

DON’T OVERPAY! rtmihomes.com “Your

Smart Housing Solution” Canada’s Largest provider of manufactured housing.

Text or call (844-334-2960). In stock

16’/20’/22’ Homes on Sale Now!

GRANDVIEW MODULAR HOMES Now Offering 24

X 68 Homes. Starting from $157,900 including deliv-

ery (Conditions apply). Call one of our two locations for details: 403-945-1272 (Air-

drie) or 403-347-0417 (Red Deer).

SUMMER SALE!! Discounted pricing on all 2014 inventory on 20w &

22w show homes. Available for immediate

delivery. Call 1.855.358.0808.

www.westerncanadia nmodular.com

BusinessesFor Sale 4140

THIS WEEK’SEYE SPY WINNER IS

BENNETT ANDERSONPlease come in to the

Stettler Independent to claim your prize.

BuildingsFor Sale 4150STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our

Big 35th Anniversary Sale!” 20x20 $4500. 25x24

$5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46

$12,140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel

1-800-668-5422;www.pioneersteel.ca.

Permanent Full Time position in our Embroidery Department. Employment to begin immediately.

Permanent Full Time position in our Embroidery Department. Employment to begin immediately.

IS ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR A

i.d.apparel

Please drop off resumes to Kim.4602-50th Street

• Monday–Friday • Full Health Benefits available • Competitive Wage • Great Working Environment

Candidates must be responsible and hard working.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Vision Credit Union Ltd.

Castor Branch PART-TIME MSR/TELLER

POSITION: - MSR/TellerREQUIREMENTS: Candidates for this position should possess: - Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills - Willingness to learn quickly - Working knowledge of computer applications - An aptitude to train and work in a fast paced, changing environment - Must be bondable

Please submit resume to: Kevin Johnson, Branch Manager

Vision Credit Union Ltd. Box 60, 5002-50 Avenue

Castor, AB T0C 0X0Phone 403-882-3950 Fax 403-882-3555

PLEASE NOTE: Only those individuals invited for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: August 21, 2015.

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For more information, go to www.asset-sales.ca or call 902.852.5331

Farm Equipment AUCTIONS H E L L B R O O K , S A S K A T C H E W A N

On behalf of J&W Northwest Services Ltd. & Warren Muller, who are discontinuing their farming operations.

WEDNESDAY, August 12 INSPECTION: TUESDAY, August 11

TRACTORS – 2008 New Holland T9040, New Holland 8870 FWA, 1992 Case IH 9270, 1975 John Deere 4430, TWO – John Deere 4020 &

HARVEST EQUIPMENT – 2011 New Holland CR9080 Combine, 2005 Massy Ferguson 9790 Combine, 2011 HoneyBee 30’ Straight Cut Combine Header, 2008 New Holland

SEEDING / TILLAGE EQUIPMENT – 2012 Case IH PH 800, 60’ Air Drill, 2012 Pattison PLS 3300 Liquid Fert. Tank, 1997 Bourgault 8810, 52’ Air Seeder, Case IH 39’ Vibra Chisel 5 Row Cultivator, Case 29’ Medium Duty

Tandem Disk, 2012 Bourgault 7200, 72’ Heavy Harrow, 1996 Flexicoil System

SPRAYING EQUIPMENT – 2012 Case IH SPX3230, 100’ SP Sprayer & 1996 Trail Tech 45’ T/A Drop Deck Sprayer Transport/Support

GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT – Degelman Shuttlekart Grain Cart Model 800, 2008, 40’ T/A, Twin Hopper Grain Trailer, 2001 & 1996 Freightliner T/A Truck Tractors, 1985 Ford LTL 9000 & 1984 Kenworth W-900 & 1979 Ford 8000 & 1974 IH Grain Trucks, SEVEN Grain Augers, Misc. Bin Sweeps, etc.

COLLECTOR CAR – 1973 Chev.

Corvette Coupe, S/N 1Z37J3S418612, 77,000 orig. miles, numbers matching

MISC. ITEMS – including propane forklift, 5’ rough-cut mower, New Holland Model 7514 HD FEL, Degelman 14’ dozer blade, 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 & 1974 Chev service trucks, poly tanks and numerous shop & misc. items.

NOTE: A 5% buyer’s premium applies to all onsite purchases.

L A R G E

One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS

FOR RENTNo pets

Phone Ellen at 403-742-1568

Phone Linda or Ernieat 403-742-5005

Phone Mick or Frances

403-742-4448

OFFICE OFFICE SPACE SPACE

FOR RENTFOR RENT

Suitable for business requiring 3 or 4 of ces in a complex. Single

of ce salso available.Contact Francis O’Hara

403-740-6338 or 403-882-2620

Main St., Castor

STETTLER MINI STORAGE

Household, furniture,business records, etc.

Various sizes. Protectedby security alarm and

fenced and lightedperimeter. Owner:

Reg and Darlene Hunter403-740-9283 or

403-742-3153

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE HOUSE IN RED WILLOW. Just 15 min. northeast of Stettler.

Recently renovated, 3 bdrm, single car garage, 3 town lots,

well water/septic. Property boasts beautiful gardens.

#29 - 1st Ave. $139,000. Call Kim 780-975-7581

Independent CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, August 5, 2015Page 22

The right place to fi nd the right person for the job.

1-877-233-3311

Real Estate#4000 - #4190

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Public Notice#6000

Public Notices ..................6010Special Features ..............6050

NOTICE OF PROPERTY and BUILDING FOR SALE

BY SEALED BID (Former Stettler & District Senior Citizen’s Drop-In Centre)

The Town of Stettler and the County of Stettler No. 6 as joint owners of land and building located at 5009 - 48th Street (Legal Description - Lot 22, Block 22, Plan RN54A, Area 0.14 acres, Municipal Roll Number - 222280001) provides notice of sale by sealed bid, subject to Section 70(1) of the Municipal Government Act.

Terms: The property is being sold “as is/ where is” without any war-ranties or guarantees regarding the condition of the real estate. No minimum bid is required, however it is noted the current valuation for assessment purposes of the property is $263,860 (Land - $60,300 / Building $203,560). The property is located within a C1A District for land use purposes. Lot size - 50’ x 120’ / Total Building size - 5720 sq. ft. over 2 fl oors.

Interested bidders who would like to view the property can call Lee Penner, Manager of Parks and Recreation, Town of Stettler at 403-742-7767 to make arrangements.

Possession: The successful bidder will be granted possession of the property after payment in full has been received.

Sealed Bids must be addressed to the Town of Stettler, Attention G. Switenky, CAO, 5031 - 50th Street, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 and clearly marked on the envelope “Off er for Purchase - Former Stettler & District Senior Citizen’s Drop-In Centre”.

Sealed Bids will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015. Bids received after the specifi ed date and time will be returned.

The highest or any off er not necessarily accepted. The joint owners re-serve the right to accept any bid that in the sole opinion of the joint owners, is the most advantageous to the Town of Stettler and the County of Stettler No. 6.

For clarifi cation of any information please call G. Switenky, CAO, Town of Stettler at 403-742-8305 during normal business hours.

County of Stettler No. 66602 - 44 Ave., Box 1270,

Stettler, AB T0C 2L0Phone: 742-4441 Fax: 742-1277

PUBLIC NOTICE

County of Stettler No. 66602 - 44 Ave., Box 1270,

Stettler, AB T0C 2L0Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 403-742-1277

PUBLIC NOTICEPUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARINGTake notice that the Council of the County of Stettler No. 6 will hold a Public Hearing to hear representation concerning the proposed Bylaw:

BYLAW 1536-14 proposing to rezone the parcels formerly described as “Service Road” as shown on Plan 441MC and “Addition to Service Road” as shown on Plan 0024479 (new lot numbers Block OT Plan 441MC; Block OT Plan 0024479) to the Highway – Mixed Use (HWY-MU) District and disposal of the resultant parcels at less than market value.

The public may inspect a copy of the amending bylaws at the County Administration Building during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 1:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, in Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

Receipt of written submissions in support or opposing this bylaw must be submitted to the Planning and Development Officer, County of Stettler, Box 1270, Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0 by 4:30 on Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Dated: Friday, July 24, 2015Cara McKenzie, Planning and Development Officer

NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Notice of Special Council Meeting & Joint Public Hearing

County of Stettler No. 6 Bylaw 1550-15 Friday, August 14, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at Erskine I.O.O.F. Hall

Pursuant to Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, the Councils of Camrose County, Lacombe County, Stettler County, the Summer Village of Rochon Sands, and the Summer Village of White Sands give notice that they have given First Reading to amend the Buffalo Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan (County of Stettler No. 6 Bylaw 1550-15).

The purpose of this amendment is to update administrative components of the plan, clarify issues around environmental reserve dedications and public access points, and update the review timelines.

Copies of the proposed By-law are available at the County Office during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or online at www.stettlercounty.ca

Public Hearing for the updated Buffalo Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan County of Stettler No. 6 Bylaw 1550-15 will be held on Friday, August 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Erskine I.O.O.F. Community Hall located at 10 Railway Avenue, Erskine, Alberta.

Anyone affected by this amendment may make written submissions on or before Thursday, August 13, 2015 to County of Stettler No. 6, Attention: Johan van der Bank, Director of Planning and Development, PO Box 1270, 6602-44 Avenue, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 or by email: [email protected] or make representation in person at the Public Hearing.

The Joint Public Hearing will be a part of a Special Meeting of Council for County of Stettler No. 6.

Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.)

Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

www.stettler.net

PUBLIC NOTICEPublic Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Municipal Council of the Town of Stettler to pass Bylaw 2067-15 to amend Land Use Bylaw 2060-15 as follows:

That Part 10: LAND USE DISTRICTS Section 87.2 Industrial District be amended by adding as a discretionary use, “All those uses listed as either permitted or discretionary uses with the C1 and C2 Land Use Districts.

A copy of Bylaw 2067-15 may be viewed at the Town Of-fi ce during regular hours of business.

A Public Hearing on the matter of Bylaw 2067-17 will be held at the Council Chambers, Stettler Town Offi ce, 5031 - 50 Street on August 18, 2015 at the hour of 7:15 p.m. when written or oral presentation for or against the bylaw will be received.

Dave DittrickContract Development Offi cer

Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.)

Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

www.stettler.net

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICENotice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved as permitted uses in accordance with the Town of Stettler Land Use By-law No 2060-15:

1. No: 2878-2015 Legal Description: Lot 29 , Block 10, Plan 9022743 Municipal Address: 6404 - 30 Avenue Applicant: Lee VanRingen Proposed Development: 14’ x 14’ Shed

2. No: 2879-2015 Legal Description: Lot 17 , Block 60, Plan 5847HW Municipal Address: 4607 - 54 Street Applicant: Brian McBride Proposed Development: Detached Garage

Dave DittrickPlanning & Development Services

ADULTS/ CHILDREN ANONYMOUS

Wednesday 6:00 p.m.For more info call Bob

403-820-5583

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

403-742-4271; 403-742-1887

AL-ANONBrenda 403-742-0990

Betty 403-742-5673

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY403-346-4636

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www.alzheimer.ab.ca

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Pat Lattery

403-742-3759

BIG BROTHERS &BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION

403-742-5437 during business hours

BRIGANTIA PLACE(formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)

780-672-1035

CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance)Brenda 403-742-3067

COCAINE ANONYMOUSPager toll-free

(20 sec. response time)1-403-357-6266

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS403-742-4059

HOME SUPPORTSTETTLER & DISTRICT

403-742-6568

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUSHot Line 403-342-1444

STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS)

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403-742-6456

STETTLER FOOD BANKBetty Birch 403-742-0732

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RCMP offi ce

403-742-3382

www.stettlercop.org

STETTLER HANDIBUS403-742-5858

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403-742-6568

STETTLER PEOPLE FORSUICIDE AWARENESS

403-742-2337

STETTLER READ &WRITE OFFICE403-742-2999

T.O.P.S.(Take Off Pounds Sensibly)Grace - 403-742-0681

Vivian - 403-742-3935

VICTIM SERVICES403-741-7841

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONIn accordance with the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Clear Glycol Inc. has applied to Environment and Parks for an approval for a hazardous recycling facility to be located in the Town of Stettler at 4607 41 Street, Lot 2, Block 6, Plan 7621217. Th e facility will accept used glycol and process it to remove impurities and recycle the glycol. Th e capacity of the facility is about 150 tonnes per month.Pursuant to section 73 of the Environmental Protection and Enhance-ment Act, any person who is directly aff ected by this operation may sub-mit a written statement of concern regarding this application. Failure to fi le a statement of concern may aff ect the right to fi le a Notice of Appeal with the Environmental Appeals Board. Such a statement of concern must be submitted to: Environment and Parks Regulatory Approvals Center Main Floor, 9820 - 1 06 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J6 Fax: (780) 422-0154 E-mail: [email protected] within 30 days of the date of this notice. Please quote Application No. 001-365356 when submitting a statement of concern in regards to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act application. NOTE: Any statement fi led regarding this application are public re-cords which are accessible by the public.

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