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Stacey LavallieINDEPENDENT REPORTER

When the annual Stettler Board of Trade’s Trade Fair takes place this coming weekend, it’ll include a wide variety of children’s activities on each day of the event.

It’s one of the new things happening at this year’s event, which, since its inception in 1980, has grown from taking up a single rink at the old arena to filling up two arenas, a lobby, and now parts of the upstairs at the Stettler Recreation Centre.

Every table available has been sold out at the April 10-12 event,

according to Stacey Benjamin, manager at the board. “There’s roughly 100 booths this year, and it’s a great time to go shopping and see all the new products for 2015.”

This year will also feature the Kids Carnival in one of the up-stairs rooms at the SRC. The fun-filled place will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will be run by the Heartland Youth Center. There’s no entry fee for the carnival, though do-nations are welcome, Benjamin said.

On Sunday, starting at noon, a magician will entertain at the car-nival, with a balloon artist start-

ing at 1 p.m.On Saturday, a special and

surprise guest will be roaring into town and stopping in at the trade fair, Benjamin said, but she wouldn’t elaborate more on the identity of the guest, except to say it’ll be a big surprise.

The show runs Friday, 4-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily entry fees are $5 for adults and $3 for children, with children three-and-under getting in for free.

There’ll be a bit of everything on display, with food, home de-cor and renovation, vehicles, clothing and jewelry, electron-

ics, and outdoors just some of the booths that will be on display, Benjamin said.

Don’t forget to bring in your key coupons to get a key to un-lock Stettler Independent’s trea-sure chest. If your key unlocks the chest, you’ll have a shot at winning an instant prize, or be entered into a draw for the main prize – a chair from Wells Furni-ture. Children can enter into the youth raffle, with a boys’ basket and a girls’ basket being drawn on Sunday.

The Independent is back in its regular booth, A26, this year. Stop on by and catch up on the news.

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Princesses of Stettler - Alicia Baharally as the Disney movie character Princess Tiana from the picture The Princess and the Frog poses with Mia, Faith and Summer Baskey after signing autographs for them as part of the spectacle at the Jewel Theatre on Saturday, April 4, which featured several Disney princess characters attracting dozens of little girls from all over the community wishing to get a glimpse of how princesses look.

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As the adorable 18-month-old dancing cheerleaders pranced onto stage, parents, grandparents and family

applauded what would be the culmination of a sea-son of dance for the tod-dlers.

Though the show de-layed here and there as young children balked

or needed potty breaks, the audience didn’t seem to mind as Danceology’s youngest prancers danced their hearts out.

Rhonda McCulloch-Gillrie, instructor with Danceology, said some technical difficulties with the microphone made things interesting, but otherwise the show went without any major hitch-es.

The sold-out perfor-mance on Saturday, March 28 had every seat in the Performing Arts Centre filled, with some parents lining the upper walkway railing.

The show was an end-of-season celebration for the pre-competitive danc-ers who, after this perfor-mance, would find their dancing season over for the summer. Competitive dancers finish in early May, McCulloch-Gillrie noted.

Though the show was almost all pre-compet-itive dancers, some of the older dancers took to the stage, peppered here-and-there throughout the young acts, not only to give the little dancers a break but also so parents and grandparents could

see what their little danc-ers could grow up to be-come.

“These children dance because they love it,” McCulloch-Gillrie said. “And the show is a nice way to thank parents and grandparents for their support throughout the

year.”And the families cer-

tainly seemed to enjoy the various acts, whether it was the tap-dancing slow-pokes, the hip-hop ninja turtles, or the 18-month olds cheerleading away.

It’s been a strong year for the dance studio, with competitive dancers hav-ing a strong year. At the recent Catch a Rising Star competition, three rou-tines had highest marks in their field – lyrical, ballet and contemporary. One of those best marked dancers, Grace Wu, is an exchange student.

Later in the evening on Saturday, the older competitive students had a “special projects” per-formance, where soloists and small groups were able to dance for their families and friends. The competitive students will wrap up their season in the next few weeks.

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The youngest of Danceology’s dancers have one final run-through of their performances while older students help out. The show, a sold-out performance the weekend before last, saw parents and family take in the show of cute youngsters.

Spring hop celebrates the end of a seasonPre-competitive dancers take their summer break after a fun performance

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A 40-year-old Bramp-ton, Ont. man is back in Alberta to face fraud charges from a 2012 in-cident that fleeced a Stet-tler-area family for nearly $75,000.

Taiwo Gbolade was ar-rested by Peel Regional Police in Ontario after the Stettler RCMP issued a warrant. According to Constable Bill Lewad-niuk of RCMP Stettler Detachment, he was al-ready known to police for incidents in the past. A fingerprint of Gbolade’s was allegedly found on a piece of evidence relating to the 2012 fraud, Lewad-niuk said.

“We got lucky with the fingerprint,” he said.

Alberta Sheriffs re-turned Gbolade to Al-berta to face the charge of fraud over $5,000.

According to Lewad-niuk, in 2012 Gbolade befriended a Stettler-area family, winning them over with his charm and charisma. Once he’d won their trust, he tricked them with a “typical con-fidence scam,” he said.

“It’s a get rich quick scam,” Lewadniuk said. The type of scam prom-ises the victim a larger amount of money if they are able to put down a de-posit.

In this case, police al-lege Gbolade promised the family a significant amount of money for the nearly $75,000 deposit.

Once Gbolade had the money, he left the area, Lewadniuk said. The fam-ily reported it to police.

“Don’t be embarrassed if you are a victim of a fraud,” he urged victims. “It happens to all types of people. You shouldn’t be ashamed.”

He said it’s unfortu-nate that people still fall for the scams, but scam-mers themselves are often very friendly people who are able to easily win the trust of others.

Lewadniuk said people should be wary of get rich quick schemes, as they are usually too good to be true. The RCMP website and the Canadian Anti-Fraud (Phonebusters) keeps extensive informa-tion about frauds online on their websites.

Fraud is a big issueLewadniuk is the Stet-

tler RCMP’s fraud cop, as over the years he’s been able to pick up extra training in the area.

“The cases usually end up on my desk,” he said.

Right now, he’s look-ing into a case that he expects will take a few years to see an arrest – if it ever does.

“They’re in the States somewhere, or maybe China,” he said of the suspect in the case.

The international nature of phone, email and In-ternet fraud often makes it hard to see a resulting arrest. Production orders, which are basically war-rants for information, take time to file and go through the courts. Once the information, mate-rial or items requested by the production orders is located and collected, it takes time to analyze. If the suspect or suspects in a case aren’t in the RC-MP’s jurisdiction, extra-dition can add extra time.

In the case Lewadniuk is working through right now, a victim from the Stettler area invested a “significant amount” of money buying what he or she believed were legiti-mate stocks.

“It’s unfortunate people still fall for these scams,” Lewadniuk noted, ex-plaining that people are unaware of industry guidelines making them perfect victims for a scammer. “If people can say a lot of buzz words and jargon, they can con-vince people they know what they’re talking about.”

He urged people to re-main vigilant and be sure to look into any com-

pany or product in which they’re asked to invest their hard-earned money.

He also recommended people not keep any sort of official identifica-tion or cheques in their vehicles, citing a string of recent fraud cases ap-pearing before the Al-berta Provincial Court in Stettler.

With a driver’s licence or a Social Insurance Number, a thief can steal a victim’s identity with ease. Blank cheques can result in a long, drawn-out process with the po-lice and the banks.

For anyone who has been a victim of fraud, the right thing to do is to phone the Stettler RCMP to report it at 403-742-3382.

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With gas prices tanking and the economy tighten-ing up in the province, this year’s Alberta budget is about cutting spending and finding ways to keep money flowing in.

For local municipali-ties, however, the provin-cial budget isn’t likely to have too much of an im-pact.

The important Munici-pal Sustainability Initia-tive (MSI) money, which makes up the lion’s share of funding for municipali-ties’ capital projects, is unaffected by this year’s

budget.While money may be

tighter for the municipali-ties if the economy stays as-is in coming years, both the County of Stet-tler and the Town of Stet-tler are already working on running a tight ship, cutting and trimming away excesses to ensure that they’ll have money left at the end of the year in case of slim years in the future. The sentiment was expressed by both the town and county at initial budget reviews.

Both bodies are expect-ed to table final budgets later this year, once all departments report in and

all revenue streams are accounted for.

According to Niki Thorsteinssen, spokes-person for the County of Stettler, the biggest pinch the county will likely ex-perience from this year’s provincial budget is in the cost of fuel.

“The gas tax will in-crease our fuel costs,” she said. The county relies on vehicles that operate on both gasoline and diesel. Though diesel taxes have had an amnesty of sorts, preventing a rise in prices there, that amnesty was capped meaning that fuel source will experience the four-cent increase as well.

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A gift in memory - Every year people around the world celebrate Robbie Burns’ day, and in Stettler, organizer Teresa Fisher took the money from the local event and donated it to the Alzheimer’s Society. Ed and Memory Kennedy, left, and Teresa Fisher, right, present Janice Fogerty with a cheque for $700.

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The dining room at the Stettler Le-gion was quiet, but not the quiet that comes from an empty room, but the quiet of people enjoying good food.

That quiet sound of people en-joying their meal is one of the best sounds in the world to cook Georges Guy, a volunteer chef and veteran who cooks at the Legion.

On Easter Sunday, April 5, the Guy and volunteers prepared a traditional ham supper with a baked ham and scalloped potatoes, and people came in from all over to enjoy it, he said.

“We had a group of ladies call to make sure there was room, and they drove all the way in,” he said.

Guy was an engineer and para-trooper in the Canadian military be-fore mustering out, and then worked as a cook in oilfield camps. When he retired about half-a-year ago, he end-ed up retiring to Stettler, as it’s where his partner, Arlene Litvak, was raised and had family.

Not long into retirement, though, he found himself in the kitchen at the Legion, helping out.

“I work more than I used to before retiring,” he said with a laugh.

Guy started helping at one of the Legions in Calgary, where he lived when he wasn’t up north working in camps. During breakup, he’d head back to the city and cook at the Le-gion. He said it’s just something he loves to do.

Nothing makes him happier than seeing people come in and enjoy the food, and on Sunday, Guy’s dinner not only drew in a lot of the regulars, but brought in the some-timers, fami-lies and people who’d never been there before. And the numbers were where he had hoped they would be, too.

The news of good cooking at the Legion is getting around, too, Guy said. The Friday fish’n’chips night, which starts at 6 p.m. and coincides with meat draws, is bringing in a good number of people, he said. The Saturday draw, which starts at 5 p.m., is also bringing people in to enjoy hotdogs prepared especially for the Legion by a butcher.

Guy hopes to be able to do more in the future, too, because cooking’s his joy.

Ham dinner brings in regulars, families and strangers to Legion


Mustafa EricINDEPENDENT EDITOR

Foundation of Nature Alberta, the umbrella organization of more than 40 naturalists’ as-sociations throughout the province, was marked in bitter cold weather with a modest event at the West Stettler Park on Satur-day, April 4, when nature lovers and some animal friends made the trip from

other communities to be part of the celebration.

Claudia Lipski of Buf-falo Lake Naturalists agreed that Mother Na-ture could have been more compassionate to the nature lovers, but she said they thought it was important to mark the event on the exact anni-versary of the date when the papers were signed to incorporate Nature Al-berta.

Nature Alberta was founded 45 years ago and Buffalo Lake Naturalists, with its 40-year history, is one of the earliest mem-bers of the organization.

The umbrella organi-zation helps its members by offering insurance and running several programs, including those targeting children and youth aimed at raising awareness with regard to nature and con-servation.

Lipski said Nature Al-berta had received the “Emerald Award” from Alberta Conservation Association just a few

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Otis the owl came from Medicine Hat and Mr. Easter Bunny arrived from Red Willow to mark the 45th anniversary of the foundation of Nature Alberta, but Mother Nature was not very cooperative in marking the anniversary, so few visitors made it to West Stettler Park on Saturday, April 4 due to freezing weather.

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By the time these lines appear in print, the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy will have started, a process, which will, undoubtedly, be a colorful the-atre with a lot of media cover-age and possibly some ground-shaking revelations.

The media attention is al-ready intense, with lots of print and broadcast media reporters having already been assigned to cover the case, as both Mike Duffy and several important witnesses for the prosecution, people who, at one time or an-other, were close confidants of Prime Minister Stephen Harp-er’s, with knowledge of his decision-making habits, sched-uled to testify before the court during the trial by a single judge, as preferred by Duffy.

Maintaining his stance for quite some time that he is ea-ger to tell his side of the sto-ry, Mike Duffy, a former CBC journalist, might have a lot of beans to spill about how the prime minister ran his office, how he managed the money left to his discretion and what kind of wrong practices have be-come commonplace in Ottawa.

The trial is promising to be a legal battle, where Mike Duffy’s lawyer Donald Bayne, with almost four decades of courtroom experience will fight more than 30 charges leveled against his client, including fraud, bribery and breach of trust in front of Justice Charles Vaillancourt, who is said to be no stranger to controversy with some quarter of a century’s ex-perience on the bench.

But what should we really ex-pect to see out of this trial?

Is it too naïve to hope that the case will bring to surface many of the malpractices that Ottawa establishment has long got ac-customed to and show the dark side of the government that the ordinary citizens of this coun-try have no idea about? With Duffy reportedly having mort-gaged his home to pay for trial expenses, will he disclose de-tails that will clear his name and save his residence while making some damning accusa-tions against Harper or other politicians?

With so much at stake as the federal election campaign scheduled to start within weeks

of the expected end of the trial in late June, how are Stephen Harper’s political strategists and public relations advisors preparing to counter possible revelations that could damage his already weakening reelec-tion chances? Are the foxes going to prove too clever to be outmaneuvered or will they fi-nally throw in the towel?

(Could it be because of the expected fallout from this trial that Harper’s cabinet ministers, one after another, are trying dissociate themselves from the prime minister?)

Of course, it is meaningless to speculate about the outcome, because at the moment we are completely unaware of what the key witnesses have to say, how Duffy will be defended by his lawyer and how the judge will assess the evidence and testi-monies to be given at the court.

However, we could nurture some hope that, in the long run, this trial might help strengthen democracy in Canada.

Recently a public interest group called Samara released a report rating Canada’s de-mocracy with a disappointing

C. The group’s report said the declining voter turnout, lack of trust in people’s represen-tatives sent to legislature after being chosen in elections and increasing disinterest in poli-tics are bad signs when it comes to the health of democratic gov-ernance in this country.

“When you have MPs who are content just to repeat talking points and not speak directly from the heart, then I think that does propagate the view they are really just there to be pup-pets for the party,” said Alison Loat, the executive director of the group which published the report.

The realization of hopes for better democratic governance in Canada as a result of this trial will depend on whether the electorate will hinge the outcome to their responsibili-ties for their own future, that is, whether they do realize that casting a ballot every four years and then forgetting about how we are governed is not the best way of fulfilling our responsi-bilities as citizens.

– Mustafa Eric

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By the time this column is pub-lished a provincial election in Al-berta may already be underway be-ing all the usual political motions by the Premier seem to be in that direction. There is a certain sur-real absurdity in watching Premier Prentice engage in ever more cre-ative non-denials about the elec-tion that the PC election brain trust are secretly planning. The govern-ment in its recent financial report even managed to spin a projected $7 billion deficit into a $400 mil-lion surplus, its all smoke and mirrors of course designed to fool gullible voters – but that’s politics.

Considering the political machi-nations that have occurred over the past year one suspects that agri-culture will inevitably be ignored by most of the political parties. For some it’s a matter of practicality as their political prospects are dim indeed in rural and small town Al-berta. Past election enquiries with NDP spokespeople made it clear that they did not have the time or resources to spend on rural issues. Most non-urban NDP candidates were deemed to be sacrificial in or-der to maintain the façade that the NDP was a provincial party that could field a full roster of nomi-nees. That sees the NDP and other parties parachuting out of town

candidates into far flung ridings when they can’t find any locals to run.

Perhaps its fortunate that the Al-berta NDP does not have a robust agriculture policy being I suspect many of their members probably support flat earth type concepts against GMOs, commercial ag-riculture, irrigation, etc.. One expects them to be for organic, all- natural, free range communal farming run by gender positive and socially aware collectives. The federal and provincial NDP parties all feel it’s necessary to have such green absurdist politically-correct perspectives in the deluded belief that green party voters will switch to voting for the NDP. The NDP is a long-time and fervent supporter of supply management, although they seem unaware that farmers in that sector are part of the commer-cial type agriculture they despise and those producers are unlikely to ever vote NDP. But then that political reality divergence is simi-

lar to the NDP support of orga-nized labour, but sees many union members actually voting for other political parties. That also sees the NDP support anti-resource de-velopment policies which employ thousands of card-carrying union members. But I digress,

There isn’t much to say about Alberta Green Party (do they still exist?) ag policies. In past elec-tions they made it quite clear that they were against modern agricul-ture and wanted to return to some sort of quaint 18th century type of agriculture, where everyone could raise their own healthy, safe or-ganic food which they could share with city folks. I always like to point out that is how most of ag-riculture in Africa still operates, which is why we are forever send-ing them food-aid.

In the previous provincial elec-tion, the centrist (some call it progressive) Alberta Party leader admitted to me that because they were new on the block and had limited resources they didn’t have a detailed agriculture policy plat-form. What a refreshing approach for a political leader to be so hon-est, being that in the absence of information most politicians re-sort to bafflegab to dodge any real answer. Perhaps this time around they will come up with a more de-

veloped ag platform – at least we can hope.

The Alberta Liberal Party seems the most willing to discuss agri-culture issues, although their ac-tual policy tends to be sparse. As a city-based party they have the usual mythical notions about the family farm, organic farming etc.. They are determined supporters of supply management, but seem unaware that sector is representa-tive of commercial industrial agri-culture that they seem uncomfort-able with – go figure. Their past leader Raj Sherman was the only party leader in the last election that actually understood the culture of agriculture being he grew up on a dairy farm. The Liberal Party is also a ferocious supporter of farm worker rights, as noble and right as that cause is - it puts them on the opposite side of the general view of commercial agriculture on the issue. At this stage political pros-pects seem fragile for the Liberal Party as they lost their leader and seem rudderless compared to the resurgent NDP. The last election saw many Liberal voters switch to voting PC to keep out the Wildrose - analysts suspect many of those Liberal voters may be switching to the NDP in the upcoming election. Next time, a look at the PC and Wildrose ag platforms.

Duffy trial and future of Canadian democracyHow much will we learn about what takes place behind closed doors?

Ahead of the heard

WILL VERBOVEN

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“This (Arab) nation, in its darkest hour, has never faced a challenge to its ex-istence and a threat to its identity like the one it’s facing now,” said General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, now the ruler of Egypt.

And you wanted to say: Not the Crusades? Not the Mongol invasion? Not even the European con-quest of the entire Arab world between 1830 and 1920? You really think the gravest threat ever to Arab existence and identity is a bunch of tribal warriors in Yemen?

Sisi was addressing the Arab League summit in Cairo last week that cre-ated a new pan-Arab mili-tary force to confront this threat, so overheated rheto-ric was standard issue, but still.... The air forces of Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours are blasting Yemen from the air, and there is talk of Saudi Ara-bian, Egyptian and even Pakistani troops invading on the ground, but it all smells more of panic than of strategic calculation.

The panic is due to the fact that the status quo that has prevailed in the Middle East since approximately 1980 is at an end. Iran is back, and there is great dis-may in the palaces of Ri-yadh – especially because it was Saudi Arabia’s great friend and ally, the United States, who finally set Iran free.

It was the agreement in Lausanne last Thurs-day between Iran and the group of 5+1 (the United States, Russia, China, Brit-ain, France and Germany) that marked the end of the status quo. It was about ending the various trade embargoes against Iran in return for ten to fifteen years of strict controls on Iran’s nuclear power pro-gramme, but it will also let Iran out of the jail it has been confined to since the 1979 revolution.

Initially that revolution was quite scary for Iran’s Arab neighbours, because Iran’s example in over-throwing the local pro-Western ruler and taking a stronger stand against Isra-el was very popular in the Arab street. The solution was to paint Iran as a crazy terrorist state and isolate it as much as possible from the rest of the region.

The other tactic that the conservative Arab states

deployed was to stress the religious gulf between Iran (which is 90 percent Shia) and the Arab coun-tries (whose people are at least 85 percent Sunni). The doctrinal differences are real, but they do not normally make ordinary people see one another as natural enemies unless somebody (like state pro-paganda) works hard at it.

Those measures worked for twenty years, assisted by some really stupid Irani-an actions like holding US embassy personnel hos-tage for 444 days, but by the end of the 20th century they were losing credibil-ity. What saved the “quar-antine” policy in 2002 was the discovery that Tehran had been working on nu-clear weapons design.

The work was a revival of research that had been started during the US-backed Iraqi invasion of Iran in 1980-88 (when Sad-dam Hussein certainly was working on nuclear weap-ons), and was shut down afterwards. It was restarted in 1998, almost certainly in response to the nuclear weapons tests by Pakistan, Iran’s eastern neighbour. It was Iran being stupid again, but it was probably never about Israel.

The alleged Iranian nu-clear threat provided the basis for another decade and more of political quar-antine and trade embargoes that have crippled Iran eco-nomically and isolated it politically. All that came to a sudden end last week with the agreement in prin-ciple in Lausanne (unless the Saudi Arabian and Is-raeli lobbies in Washington manage to torpedo the deal in the next few months).

Iran has about the same

population and GDP as Egypt, the biggest Arab country by far, but it is far closer both to the Arab Gulf states and to the Sunni-Shia battlegrounds in Iraq and Syria (both of whose governments are closely linked to Tehran). That’s what Sisi was really talking about when he spoke of an existential threat to Arab existence and identity. However, he’s still talking through his hat.

Arab existence and iden-tity are nowhere at risk, and Iran has no need to paint the Sunni Arab countries as enemies. The Iranian re-gime may be losing its sup-port among the young (or maybe not), but it has abso-lutely no need to inoculate them against the attraction of Arab political systems and foreign policies by promoting an Arab-Iranian confrontation. They hold no attraction whatever for young Iranians.

As for the notion that the Houthi militia that now controls most of Ye-men is really an Iranian tool (which is the main justification for the mili-tary intervention there), it is nonsense. The Houthis, like the Iranians, are Shias, but they have their own lo-cal interests to protect, and Iran has no plausible reason to want some sort of strate-gic foothold in Yemen. It is a safe bet that there is not now even a single armed Iranian in Yemen.

If the United States could send troops into Iraq in 2003 in the delusionary belief that Saddam Hus-sein had weapons of mass destruction, then Saudi Arabia can believe that it is fighting Iranians in Ye-men now. No country has a monopoly on stupidity, and Riyadh will probably have ample opportunity to regret its mistake.

Gwynne Dyer is an inde-pendent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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The Middle East: Iran is back All about that soilBrennan TurnerAG MARKET UPDATE

On Tuesday, March 31, the U.S.D.A. released its annual Stocks and Acreage report, which usually lays down the foundation for U.S. grain consumption through the rest of the marketing year and acreage estimates to price new crop off of. In three of the last four years, corn has moved its limit thanks to the time of year – end of the month, end of the quarter, and weather fore-casts all play a factor (not to mention the algorithmic/high-frequency specu-lators). Ultimately, the report did have some surprises but most of it was seen on the soil side of things and so, while some fireworks went off, it wasn’t like the recent shows of years past

Going into the report, there was some speculation that U.S. feed and residual use for corn and wheat may be lower given their decreased price spread over the first quarter of the calendar year and livestock inventories being higher year-over-year. However, corn inventories as of March 1 were catego-rized as up 11 per cent year-over-year at 7.74 Billion bushels and above the average trade pre-report estimate of 7.6 Billion bushels. Wheat stocks were pegged at 1.12 Billion bushels, up six per cent from last year but relatively in line with expectations, as were durum stocks, pegged at 37.6 million bush-els. The March 1 inventory of oats was

up 69 per cent from last year at 59.4 million bushels while barley stocks dropped three per cent to 118 million bushels. Finally, the amount of avail-able soybeans was up a significant 34 per cent from 2014 at 1.33 Billion bushels.

Many analysts were expecting soy-bean acres to be quite high going into the report with an average guess of 85.9 million acres, but the number that the U.S.D.A. published was well be-low that at 84.6 million (although still a hearty climb from last year’s 83.7 million acres). As for corn, planted area isn’t seen falling as much as ana-lysts were expecting but still below last year’s 90.6 million acres at 89.2 million. Finally, total U.S. wheat area is seen down from last year by over 1.4 million acres to 55.4 million, with the majority of the decline attributed to winter wheat acres, falling to 40.75 million from 42.4 million last year. Rounding things out, U.S. durum acres are seen growing 18 per cent from last year to 1.65 million acres, barley acre-age is up 9.5 per cent to 3.26 million, oats acres are seen also up by eight per cent to 2.93 million, canola acres are down nine per cent to 1.55 million, flax acres are up 29 per cent to 401,000, and peas and lentils are up 7.5 per cent and 37 per cent to one million and 385,000 acres respectively.

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There is some skepticism about Jesus’ resurrection. Re-cently, I spoke to a fellow who was pleased to have been raised in a Bible teaching church, yet when we discussed the resurrection, he said “I’m not so sure about that.”

For Christians, the resurrection is paramount, pivotal...and provable. In fact, if it were not so, I can’t imagine spending my life teaching about and following Someone, who first of all lied to everyone and secondly, remained dead.

But is the resurrection provable? Well, for me it’s rath-er uncomplicated. I believe the Bible and that book has proved itself to me over and over. But there are additional proofs.

A professor once assigned me the task of proving Jesus’ resurrection without using the Bible. Initially, the task was disconcerting, but I found such a wealth of information in secular literature that it wasn’t a problem. In fact, my conclusion was (along with some secular historians), that

if any other event in history had so much proof, as does the resurrection of Christ, no one would even question its authenticity.

It’s interesting that in the day, it wouldn’t have been un-common for the body of a criminal to simply be ignomini-ously discarded. However, two high-ranking and reputable Jewish leaders by the name of Joseph and Nicodemus claimed the body and provided an appropriate Jewish cer-emonial burial.

Then there is the tomb that was guarded by well-trained Roman soldiers. It turned up empty! This was proclaimed by Christians, but not refuted by those most opposed to Christ and His followers. Matthew 28:11-15 reveals that the Roman guards were paid a large sum of money and promised protection for military dereliction if they would say that Jesus’ “...disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep...”

However, sometimes a picture is worth 1000 words. Lady Anne Grimston was passionately and verbally skeptical about life after death. Margaret Galitzin quotes Grimston as saying, “I shall not continue to live. It is as unlikely that I shall continue to live as that a tree will grow out of my body. If, indeed, there is life hereafter, trees will render asunder my tomb.”

Lady Anne died and was buried in the cemetery at St. Peter’s Church in Tewin, England. Tourists from all over the world come to this place, but it’s not to see the an-cient church...it is to see a tree. The tree with four massive trunks is growing out of Lady Anne’s grave. It is had more than 200 years to grow and it has quite effectively rendered asunder Lady Anne’s tomb!

“...you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as He said...” (Matthew 28:6).

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It is time for our semi-an-nual Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale on Friday, April 10 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, April 11 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Stettler Public Library. Get to the li-brary early to stock up your personal library shelves. But if you would rather weed your own collection, the library is accepting do-nations for the sale.

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By Keyonna Derr Club reporter of the Big Knife 4-H Beef Club

Hi all,Well, lot’s has hap-

pened in the Big Knife Beef Club since we start-ed again in November. I will try to bring you up to speed with what we have participated in.

To start, we had weigh day at Dollivers’ on a cold and snowy day. Of course, we had a few snowball fights and mak-ing of snow angels, fol-lowed by a meeting and most importantly, snacks.

Our club had a very successful tire recycling clean-up again. We went out many times to differ-ent farms and picked and loaded tires into trailers and then off to the land-fill.

We collected a whop-ping 2303 tires. We would like to thank everybody

that helped and donated.In December, we had

our Christmas Party at Ventnor’s, which in-cluded skating, sledding, a wiener roast and secret Santa gift exchange.

January started off with a regional fun day at the Stettler Middle School. Members came from all over the region including Drumheller. Some ses-sions that were offered included: decorating sugar cookies, making bird houses, a money jar, dancing and other crafts. We had pizza, donuts and an ice-cream social to wrap up the day.

Some members from our club helped put on a District Workshop at the SRC. Shayla Derr did a session on how to do a presentation and Macken-zie Hankins did key mem-ber games.

Also in January, was the 4-H ski day at Alli-

ance. It was a beautiful day and line-ups weren’t bad, so everyone had a great day.

To finish off the month, we had our bottle drive at Brower’s in the morning, where we sorted and load-ed two trailers to bring in around $1800. Thanks to everyone who donates to our club every year.

Then four of our senior members, Shayla Derr, Rylee Jacobson, Junae Ventnor and Mackenzie Hankins set off for senior members’ conference at Battle Lake, where a good time was had by all.

February was a quieter month for our club. Some of our juniors, Charlee Derr and Grace and Laura Hebbes enjoyed junior winter camp at Circle Square Ranch. Two of our senior members, Shayla Derr and Mack-enzie Hankins counseled. There were many sessions

they could participate in, including horse riding and a Disney-themed night.

With March came pub-lic speaking and presen-tation competitions and club, district and regional at the end of the month. The results for the Club Competition in Public Speaking were:

Junior: 1 - Laura Hebbes and 2- Grace Hebbes

Intermediate: 1- Tori Brower and 2-Shayna Brower

Senior: 1 -Chase Dol-liver and 2 - Kathryn Dol-liverResults for Club Presen-tations:

Junior: 1- Charlee DerrIntermediate: 1-

Keyonna DerrSenior: 1- Shayla Derr

and Junae Ventnor and 2 - Joseph Ventnor

A special thanks goes out to all the Judges for coming out to the compe-tition.

After the competition, Shayla Derr, a senior member from our club went to the east central 4-H recognition night, in Veteran. She was present-ed her Platinum 4-H Ex-cellence award and gave a speech.

District presentations were held at the Erskine School on March 4. Con-gratulations to Charlee Derr, who placed second in Juniors, Keyonna Derr who placed first in in-termediates, and Junae Ventnor and Shayla Derr who came in second in seniors.

Then on March 11, Grace and Laura Hebbes and Shayna and Tori Brower went and com-

peted in the district pub-lic speaking competition at the Stettler Elementary School.

To finish off March, on the Keyonna Derr com-peted in regional presen-tations in Youngstown on March 29. The Stettler District was represented by three competitors who all placed in their divi-sions. Haylee Weatherly placed third in Junior, Keyonna Derr placed sec-ond in Intermediate and BreAnnah Henry came in second in senior. Con-gratulations to everyone who competed.

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Daffodil Days - Daffodil sales at Sobeys and No Frills went “very well,” according to organizer Judy De Mos. Though totals weren’t available by press time, with nearly 500 bunches of the bright spring-time flower sold, the Cancer Society of Canada will benefit from nearly $3,000 in Stettler-area donations. Here (l-r) Stan Anderson, Judy De Mos, Dorothy Anderson, Denise Speed, Leif Speed and Colten Bancroft pose for a picture during the daffodil sale day, Saturday, March 28.

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A press release issued by the company said Co-op Community Spaces program would donate up to $1 million annually to fund projects related to recreation, environmen-tal conservation and urban agriculture across Western Canada.

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The Canadian Federation of Indepen-dent Business (CFIB) released the latest Business Barometer survey results that show Alberta’s small business outlook halted its downward slide in March and remains relatively unchanged at 48.1. For the second consecutive month, Al-berta maintains its nation trailing posi-tion and is more than 25 points below its October 2014 peak.

Hiring expectations are subdued. Only 20 per cent of business owners surveyed in March said they planned to add full-time staff over the next three months versus 13 per cent who plan to cut back. Hiring plans are at the weakest level ex-perienced since 2010.

“Clearly, Alberta entrepreneurs are cautious about the future and it is no surprise that employment hiring plans are sub-par. The worst thing the provin-cial government could do is hike taxes and further erode business confidence,” remarked Amber Ruddy, Senior Policy Analyst for CFIB.

CFIB presented its pre-budget submis-sion to Finance Minister Campbell.

Avoid raising taxes to fund revenue shortfall

Continue to control spending by hold-ing operational spending increases to a

maximum of inflation and population growth over the long term

Commit to further reduce the red tape burden

“Entrepreneurs will be watching the budget with bated breath to see if the government is sending the right signals. Strengthening the business climate is the best way forward,” concluded Ruddy

Nationally, the index rose about a point and a half this month to 61.5. There was a modest uptick in expecta-tions in the largest three provinces, Brit-ish Columbia (70.4), Ontario (65.5), and Quebec (59.4), which helped propel the national average upward. PEI, settled at a healthy 69.4. Newfoundland and Labrador was unchanged at a lacklus-tre 56.7. Nova Scotia dropped to 65.2, while New Brunswick landed at 61.8. The story from the prairies was less op-timistic than the national picture, yet confidence held constant in Manitoba (54.6), Alberta (48.1), and Saskatch-ewan (52.7).

About the Business Barometer: Mea-sured on a scale between 0 and 100, an index level above 50 means owners ex-pecting their business’ performance to be stronger in the next year outnumber those expecting weaker performance. An

index level of between 65 and 75 means the economy is growing at its potential. The March 2015 findings are based on 929 responses, collected from a strati-fied random sample of CFIB members,

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Ultimately, the report showed us that U.S. farm-ers are still a little up in the air over what they may plant. More sorghum is going into the ground in the south while more wheat and specialty crops are clearly getting planted in the north. One techni-cal factor to keep in mind is how short managed money is in the futures market, implying that any rally to the upside could be accelerated by funds

covering their shorts. We’ve already seen this a few times in the last few weeks and more could come as weather forecasts becoming the top head-lines to watch over the next month or so as we hit the soil full-tilt all across the northern hemisphere.

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Mark Stenberg, of Gadsby, Alberta, a first year Bachelor of Arts stu-dent, was awarded a total of $2,000 for Academic Excellence, funded by An Augustana Faculty Aca-demic Entrance Scholar-ship and A University of Alberta Academic Excel-lence Scholarship.

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Independent DISTRICTWednesday, April 8, 2015 The Stettler Independent

Bull-a-rama is the week after nextLes and Rosemary Stulberg

BYEMOOR/ENDIANG NEWS

The landfill transfer sta-tion at Byemoor is now op-erating on summer hours. It is open on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Many local families cel-

ebrated Easter by having company in or traveling to visit family elsewhere. We hope everyone had a great weekend with their family Easter celebrations.

We send get well wishes to Lynda Wilkie, who un-derwent major surgery in Calgary last Tuesday. We hope your recovery is a

speedy one, Lynda.Irene Brooker, Shir-

ley Lumsden and Donnie Johnson, along with three others from the Coun-try Friends band, sup-plied the music for Ron and Dona Nickolas’ 50th wedding celebration at Ir-ricana on Saturday. Dona is the daughter of Thelma

Keast and the late Bill Keast. Several Endiang - Byemoor residents and former-residents attended to help Ron and Dona cel-ebrate their special occa-sion.

The Byemoor School was closed for spring break from March 30 to April 7. Students, teachers, bus drivers and staff enjoyed the break but said it went by too quickly.

We send anniversary greetings to long-time for-mer residents of the By-emoor community Dave and Betty Nixon. The Nixons celebrate 69 years of marriage on April 10. Congratulations Dave and Betty on reaching this spe-cial milestone.

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fans of Marty Brooker and Terri Simpson’s band “Red Squared” will be interested to know they will be enter-taining at the Canada Grey Inn tavern in Hanna on April 10-11.

Keep in mind the 21st annual Byemoor Bull-a-rama is coming up on Fri-day, April 17 at the End-moor Arena in Byemoor. Doors open at 6 p.m. and there will be beef on a bun served, a mini-trade show, bull riding and a dance.

A Mother’s Day Garden Tea is being hosted at the Cattlemunns Ranching gift shop south of Endiang on highway 855 on May 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.

High Tea by Nilgiris Tea House is available by res-

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Summer hours for Cattl-emunns Ranching gift shop begin on May 6 and will be open every Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. until the end of August.

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Independent DISTRICT Wednesday, April 8, 2015 The Stettler Independent

Pat KelmERSKINE ENQUIRER

I hope everyone had a great Easter despite the chilly winds. I’m sure the kids are enjoying their holiday from school.

The UCW will be hav-ing their annual ham sup-per on April 19 at the IOOF Hall at 5:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time and you can do this at the Erskine Post Office or phone Janet Rowledge at 742-2809.

The cemetery club meets tonight at the Se-niors’ Citizen Center at 7 p.m. If you are interested in finding out how things are looked after at the cemetery, feel free to at-tend.

There is a new and inter-esting store in Erskine. It is called Winkel van Sin-kel, Art Store and Studio and it is owned and oper-ated by Francien Verho-even. I dropped by and there are many novelty items as well as beauti-ful art work. It is located off the lake road at 7 Elm Close and will be open on weekends from 11 to 7 except Sundays when it closes at 3 p.m.

The wind played havoc on many things in and around Erskine. The Ers-kine Post Office sign was fairly destroyed and the roof on the IOOF Hall was really lifting, which has since been repaired. I notice lots of shingles lift-ing on houses and eaves-troughs are down. Hope-fully these winds die down soon.

Coming up for the Grade 9s will be the high school information session on April 14 at 10 a.m. in the high school cafeteria. The students will find out what courses are acceptable for diploma requirements. There will be a meeting for the parents that same day in the evening.

Coming up on May 1, 2, and 3 will be a scrapbook-ing/card-making work-shop at the Erskine IOOF Hall. To register, please phone me at the post office at 742-0604 or Sherry in the evenings at 742-0602.

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INDEPENDENT EDITOR

Rodeo fans flocked to Stettler Agriplex on Good Friday to see the first equine event of the season and with the added comfort of being able to watch the action on a huge screen, they were all satisfied with the rush of adrenalin in the course of the evening.

The action started with the bare-back category with two riders using their opportunity to get a re-ride, with one of them, Kyle Bowers of Brooks climbing to the top of the long-go per-formance with 81 points in his second attempt. Dylan Bilton of Innisfail, de-spite having qualified for the short-go, left the competition as result of the in-jury he received during his ride. Other cowboys who qualified for the short go were Cole Goodine of Carbon, AB, Ryley Gilbertson of Hughenden, AB and Tanner Young of Fairview, AB.

In the saddle bronc competition, last year’s Roughstock Rodeo champion, Justin Meston of Tees once again eas-ily qualified for the short-go alongside Layton Green of Meeting Creek and

Lane Cust of Bonnyville and Richard Houston, an Australian cowboy who joined the event to fill a vacant slot.

When it came to bull riding, how-ever, the cowboys had a hard time in completing the eight- second period on their bulls. In the end only three riders, including Stettler’s Miles Pen-nington, alongside Mexican Edgar Durazo, a former PBR champion and Wyatt Laughlyn of GLeichen, AB had enough points to qualify for the short-go. Then the second Mexican bull rider, Armondo Davila has his name drawn from the hat to become the fourth contestant of the bull-riding short go.

Following the auctioning of the cow-boys, the short-go went ahead with the same sequence when Cole Goodine won the bareback title with 86 points to great applause. Lane Cust won the saddle bronc riding competition with 81 points and Edgar Durazo won the bull riding class being the only cow-boy who could sit on the bull for more than eight seconds in the short go.

Rodeo action was followed by music and dance.


Cole Goodine won the bareback title with this 86-point performance at Stettler’s Roughstock Rodeo on Friday, April 3 at the Stettler Agriplex.

Contributed photoSilver Gramlich - The track and field season is just starting but already Stettler’s Dacia Gramlich is collecting medals. Gramlich headed to the Alberta Provincial Indoor Track and Field Championships March 7-8, where she collected a silver medal in long jump, and a sixth, 10th and 11th place finish in the 60m hurdles, 800m sprint and 60m sprint respectively. Outdoor track and field should start in late April-early May.

Independent SCHOOL ZONEWednesday, April 8, 2015 The Stettler Independent

7 Habits banners everywherePat Johnson

STETTLER ELEMENTARY NEWS

Spring Break was a welcomed holiday and enjoyed by students and staff of Stettler Elemen-tary School.

Nonetheless, everyone was excited to see each other when they returned to school following Eas-ter weekend. The teach-ers returned to school on Tuesday and were engaged in professional development activities all day while their stu-dents appreciated one

last of holidays. Stettler Elementary

School would like to thank our school council for all of their support and for all of the won-derful things that they do for us. We are blessed to have the greatest par-ents in the world. Our parents have provided so many “extras” to our school and we genuinely appreciate all that they do. We would specifi-cally like to thank our parents for the financial support in ordering and paying for banners. If

you have an opportu-nity, please stop by the school and check out our hallways. We now have 7 Habits banners hang-ing from the ceilings in most of our hallways, and banners with inspi-rational sayings on our walls. These have added to the overall atmosphere of our 7 Habits School. Thank you as well to Sarah Payne and Moni-ca Sylvester for taking the time to hang these banners throughout the halls, so that when we returned to school in the

morning, we had a com-plete makeover.

As well we would like to thank Sobey’s and Sean’s No Frills for the very generous support that we have received for our hot dog fun-draiser day. Without this generous support, we would not be able to donate as much money to the Richardson fam-ily to help support our precious Kira with her treatments.

We are so fortunate to live and work in such a supportive community.

SALE DATESPhone (403) 742-2368Regular Sales ~ Tuesdays - 9 a.m.

website: www.stettlerauction.ab.ca

Box 1238, Stettler, AB

Stettler Auction Mart (1990) Ltd.

Lic. #00354

Auctioneers: Allen McMillan Dick Creasey Greg JohnsonScott Douglas Terry Silbernagel

Office Administrator: Lona Benjamin

Sales Reps: Greg Hayden - 403-740-9610; Jim Abel - 403-740-9609;

Brad Lohr - 780-679-5500; Dick Creasey - 403-740-9434

Tuesday, April 14

REGULAR CATTLE SALE– 500 to 1000 head

– A record market with huge demand for all classes.

LOOKING AHEADBULL SALES:

Friday, April 24 - Last Chance Bull Sale - Openconsignment, all breeds plus cow/calf pairs, bred cows– 7 Black Angus yearling bulls - C. Forsythe– 20 Simmental cross Angus cows with March

Charolais calves at side– 20 Simmental cross Red Angus cows with February

Charolais calves at side– Several listings of cow/calf pairs– Details to follow

FARM AUCTIONS:

Saturday, May 2 - David Broderson - Halkirk.Wednesday, May 6 - Trevor Vallet - Vallet Herefords - Bashaw.Saturday, May 9 - Niel Bliss - Stettler - Acreage property, equipment and household auction - in East StettlerFriday, June 5 - Multi-owner Consignment Auction - Tools, household, estates, small equipment at Stettler Agriplex.Saturday, June 20 - Consignment Equipment Auction at Stettler Auction Mart - Estates, machinery, vehicles, RVs, Tools, Misc. Real Estate.

Weekly show alley Cattle Sale, internet, regular ring: We treat “your” livestock as if they were “ours.”

Call for details.

HORSE SALES:

Saturday, May 30 - Annual Spring Horse Sale

HEARTLAND BUSINESS PARK -

Highway #12 - east Stettler

NOW SELLING

Commercial Properties - Highway Frontage - Fully Ser-viced - The work is done!

Smaller lots available. Price incentives to early buyers.Central Alberta’s gateway to the east

Call Jim or Greg - 742-2368 for full details!

Mineral — Salt — Corral Panel Sales

For all your needs phone 403-742-2368

Note: Online bidding and viewing

each sale at 11 a.m.

see stettlerauction.ab.ca

Stett

ler Auction Mart

Since 1953

Contributed photo

Here are the seven winners of “Illustrious Library Leader Identification Contest” holding their super-sized sucker prizes: (L-R) Hannah Kneeland, Maya Brennan, Erin Mercier, Jade Chung, ZacharyForseth, Lexi Strandquist, Ivy Scott. Students from each Grade 4 and 5 class who were able to successfully identify all the library leaders from their grade, were entered into a draw and winners’ names were blindly selected by a library leader. Kudos to all who used their detecting skills to identify these disguised library leaders. The disguised pictures have now been labeled to disclose their identities.

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This coming Monday, March 13, come and join the ladies at the seniors’ centre at 9:30 a.m. for an-other day of quilting. They would love to see everyone join them.

Every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., let us join the group at the seniors’ centre for a hot refresh-ing cup of coffee with them and a great visit. They would love to see everyone join them.

If you’re just wondering who

the next band will be at the Old Time Dance on Sunday afternoon, March 26, it will be the Westlake Echoes Band. They are a fantastic group, so y

ou do not want to miss out. Ev-eryone regardless of age can at-tend, so please keep this date in mind.

The BCC committee is always looking for new members, so please join this committee.

Also do you have any spare time on June 28 and 29, and would like

to volunteer at the casino in Red Deer? The committee needs you.

For more information on this please call Lorraine Hankins at 403-742-3937.

The money earned at this event comes back to Botha and is used for public projects for our commu-nity. So please contact Lorraine to find out more information.

The next village office meeting will be held the evening of Thurs-day, March 23, starting at 7p.m., so please join everyone there.

Mark your calendars to volunteer at casino

Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50Class Registrations....................51Coming Events ..........................52Lost ............................................54Found ........................................56Companions ..............................58Personals...................................60Bingos........................................64Fitness & Sports ........................66Happy Ads .................................70

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ANTIQUE SHOW - Edmonton - Western

Canada’s longest running collectors show - antiques,

collectibles, and pop culture. 40th Annual Wild Rose Antique Collectors

Show & Sale. Sellers from across Canada. Special

collectors displays. Antique evaluations by

Canadian Antiques Roadshow appraiser Gale

Pirie - $12 per item. Saturday, Apr. 18, 9 - 5 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 19,

10 - 4 p.m. Edmonton Expo

Centre. 780-437-9722; www.wildroseantiquecollectors.ca

IN CONCERT Singer/songwriter

Paul Sapergia 7:30 pm. Sat. Apr. 11 Stettler

Performing Art Center $15 at the door.

Notice of Annual General Meeting for the Stettler Figure

Skating Club, April 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.,

Stettler HospitalConference Room.

EVERYONE WELCOME!!

THE FAMILY OF DAVE EASTON

would like to invite friends and relatives to help

celebrate Dave’s 90th birthday on April 11, at the Bactrax

(back of Legion) between 3 - 6 p.m. for cake and coffee.

No gifts please.

KLASSEN

Ralph Raymond Klassen was born September 25, 1944 to Edward and Mathilda Toews Klassen at Steinbach, Manitoba. He was the youngest in a family of 5 children. He passed away on March 31, 2015 at the Stettler Hospital Complex, reaching the age of 70 years. He courageously battled multiple myeloma and kidney failure for nearly 5 years. In spite of his need for dialysis, he lived his life to the fullest. Dad gave his heart to the Lord and was baptized on January 27, 1959 by Minister Joe Isaac at Linden, Alberta. Dad’s faith was precious to him and he enjoyed sharing it with others. Dad’s prayers brought God close and made Him real. His parents moved from Manitoba to Linden, Alberta when he was 8 months old. His growing up years were spent in various communities in central Alberta. Because his father was a contractor and built throughout the area, he attended schools in the Linden, Carstairs, Calgary and Acme areas. When he was 10 his family moved onto a farm in the Acme community.Dad married our mother, Karen Reimer, on June 22, 1969 at Crooked Creek, Alberta. They lived and farmed near Linden the fi rst 8 years, where their oldest 4 children were born. Then, in 1977, they moved to Stettler, Alberta, where their last two children were born. It was a great joy to him to see his family serving the Lord.Dad worked as a carpenter for his father in his teens and as a young man, building cabinets and doing fi nish carpentry. Although Dad loved woodworking, he chose farming as his vocation. When they moved to Stettler, Dad and Mom built the family farm from undeveloped land, raising hogs, cattle, and grain. Dad had a special love for the land and raising crops. Harvest was a favorite time of the year for him. Even after he retired because of his health, he still loved to drive combine and grain cart. Dad enjoyed working with numbers and still helped Jeff and Russ with the farm books until the last few months.Dad loved people and never knew a stranger. Mom and Dad’s door was always open and our family has made many special friends as a result of their hospitality. Dad was super organized and time conscious to a fault. His watch was an extension of himself. His sense of adventure and daring was fi nely honed to the point that we as a family were sometimes embarrassed and nervous. However this provided some of our family’s most memorable experiences. Singing was also a vital part of Dad’s life. Many hours were spent singing as a family or in quartet groups. To him it was both a pleasure and a means of service. Family time was important whether it was working together or playing games. He also made it a priority to take Mom and the family on regular family vacations, often travelling to new places and congregations. His grandchildren were a very special part of his life.A highlight of his life was the 12 years he spent on the Gospel Tract Board. He always said it was a privilege to be able to serve on a church board and work together with other dedicated members. He also enjoyed the opportunity to travel and investigate new countries. He spent much of his time focusing on Myanmar and China, travelling overseas numerous times to these countries. His time spent on the tract “The Room” was of special signifi cance. Service, in whatever capacity he was asked, was extremely important to him and was carried out with enthusiasm, energy, and organization. Disaster Relief and our private school effort were close to Dad’s heart.We as a family would like to thank Dr. Vogel and Dr. Jim for the loving care they gave Dad these past years. We also want to thank the staff at both the Stettler and Red Deer Hospitals and Stettler and Castor EMS. Their compassion is appreciated. Dad will be greatly missed by his wife, Karen; sons: Russell (Tracy), Darcy (Kelley), Jeff (Mandy) all of Stettler; daughters: Gloria (Gordon) Holdeman of Elma, Iowa; Sharon (Wendel) Toews of Stettler; and Shelley (Anthony) Toews of Halbstadt, MB; 17 grandchildren. We envision that Dad was met on the other side by his grandsons, Gideon and Riley.He is survived by his sister Jean (Allen) Reimer of Linden, AB; brothers: Melvin (Joyce) Klassen of Stettler, Bob (Gerry) Klassen of Enderby, B.C. and Phil (Carol) Klassen of Vanderhoof, B.C. brothers-in-law Stan (Laurette) Reimer of Crooked Creek, AB, Sherwin Reimer of Grande Prairie, AB; sister-in-law Lois Reimer of Crooked Creek, AB; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, parents-in-law, and one sister-in-law. Services were held at Church of God in Christ Mennonite on Sunday, April 5, 2015. Burial took place at Lakeview Cemetery Fenn, Alberta. Memorial donations may be made to SHSF - Renal Dialysis Unit or charity of choice, in care of Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 who were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. For further information please call 403-742-3422. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com

HallettMae Nellie Mae Rouse was born on May 2, 1922 at Stettler, Alberta to parents Nellie and Jacob Rouse. Mae passed away on March 30, 2015 at her home in Heritage House, Stettler, Alberta at the age of 92 years.Mae will be lovingly remembered by her family: daughters Shirley MacRae of Calgary and Carol (Tom) Streit of Stettler; sons: Bill

(Valerie) Hallett of Big Valley, Don (Faye) Hallett of De Winton and Brian (Sandra) Hallett of Stettler; grandchildren: Josh (Lacy), Bill (Yvonne), Ron (Shelley), Lisa (Tim), Dean, Lee (Lee), Lonnie (Tara), Mike (Kristi), Patricia (Ryan), Cheryl (Paul), Kristin, Greg (Kate), Dustin (Janelle), Cody (Dara) and Kevin (Jara); 27 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great- grandchildren; sisters Donna Penosky and Bette Lundie; sisters-in-law: Laurel Hallett, Jeanette Rouse and Charlotte Rouse; numerous other family and many dear friends. Mae was predeceased by her husband Willard in 2005. A celebration of Mae’s life was held on Monday, April 6, 2015 in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home with Pastor Don Wudel offi ciating. Donations in memory of Mae are gratefully accepted to Liberal Cemetery or S.T.A.R.S. in care of Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, 403-742-3422, who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. To send or view condolences to Mae’s family please visit

www.stettlerfuneralhome.com

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Events 52OLD Tyme Dancing

With Live Music & a Supper!

Thursday, April 16“The Hub”

(Upstairs at the Stettler Rec Centre)6202-44 Ave.

Cocktails: 5 p.m.Hot Supper: 6 p.m.Dance: 7-10 p.m.

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Oilfield 800

Employment#700 - #920

Caregivers/Aides................710Clerical ..............................720Computer Personnel ..........730Dental ................................740Estheticians........................750Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770Legal ..................................780Medical ..............................790Oilfield ................................800Professionals......................810Restaurant/Hotel ................820Sales & Distributors ..........830Teachers/Tutors..................840Trades ................................850Truckers/Drivers ................860Business Opportunities......870Miscellaneous ....................880Volunteers Wanted ............890Positions Wanted ..............895Employment Training ........900Career Planning ................920

Farm Work 755FEEDLOT in Central Alberta seeking F/T

employee for feed truck operator and machinery

maintenance. Send resume to fax:

403 638-3908 or e-mail to:[email protected]

Oilfield 800FULL-TIME safety

co-ordinator/quality control manager for pipeline

construction company. Experience an asset.

Email resumes to [email protected].

KEYERA is currently seeking

a Field Engineer to join ourRicinus Gas Plant. The

successful candidate will provide operations

engineering expertise to maximize the effi cient, safeand profi table operation of the facility. Suitable living locations for this position include: Rocky Mountain House, Caroline, Sundre and surrounding areas. Qualifi cations include:

Engineering degree from accredited university and registered Professional

Engineer in Alberta with a minimum of 7 years

chemical, mechanical and/or process

engineering experience in implementing projects and

providing operational support for gas and NGL

processing facilities. Please visit

www.keyera.com to view the complete job posting.

Restaurant/Hotel 820

Cameron Bay Holdings Inc. o/a McDonalds’s in Ponoka and Red Deer

(Gasoline Alley East and West) is now hiring full

time and part time Food Service Supervisors. Wages are between

$13.75 to $16.00 per hour,depending upon experi-ence and qualifi cations.

Benefi ts (dental, disability, life and group insurance benefi ts) and opportunity

for job advancement. Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts

and have 3 to 5 years pre-vious experience. Must be able to supervisor up to 20

crew. Part-time applica-tions will be accepted fromCanadians and PermanentResidents. Apply in person

4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka,37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer,and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer or email resume to

[email protected] or fax to403-783-4251.

Teachers/Tutors 840GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta urgently requires a

Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor to commence immediately.

Visit our website at: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

Trades 850AUDI EDMONTON North

Opening this June. We are looking for Licensed

Technicians interested in relocating to join a winning

group. Please submit resume to: shebdon@

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Trades 850SHUNDA

CONSTRUCTIONRequires Full Time

EquipmentOperator

Q Endorsement preferred. Competitive Wages

& Benefi ts.Fax resumes & ref’s to:

403-343-1248 or email to: [email protected]

Truckers/Drivers 860

HANDIBUSDRIVERS- 2 Positions

The Stettler & District Handibus is looking

for one full time driver and one spare part

time driver for our bus and minivan. Class 1, 2 or 4 license is

required. Applications are available at the Handibus Offi ce.

BusinessOpportunities 870

SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money &

save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd:

www.NorwoodSaw-mills.com/400OT.

1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.

VolunteersWanted 890

DO YOU KNOW a great volunteer? The Alberta Weekly Newspapers

Association and Direct Energy are now accepting nominations for the 2015 Volunteer Citizen of the Year award to recognize

someone who goes above and beyond to help others

in the community. Nominations are open to all residents served by an AWNA newspaper with the award going to the

person who most exem-plifi es the volunteer spirit. A $5000 donation will be

made to a community organization of the

winner’s choice. Just visit: directenergy.com/vcoy or awna.com. Nominations

close Friday, April 17, 2015.

EmploymentTraining 900

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator

School. In-the-seat training. No simulators.

Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Funding

options. Weekly job board! Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853.

Look for your name in the Classifieds (stating you’re a winner) and come to the Stettler Independent to claim your prize, compliments of KFC!

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Are you parenting pre-teen Are you parenting pre-teen or teen aged children?or teen aged children?

Do you have a family member Do you have a family member in a dating relationship?in a dating relationship?

If you answered yes to either question, this presentation applies to you.

Come listen to Bobbi Sudberry from Kaity’s Way Foundation,

Phoenix, Arizona as she shares the tragic story of her family’s

experience with dating violence.

Learn what the warning signs are and how to help your

family member.

The presentation is The presentation is Thursday, April 9 at Thursday, April 9 at

the Performing Arts Centre at 7 pm.the Performing Arts Centre at 7 pm.

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Allied Fabrication is a young aggressive company looking for like-mindedindividuals to join our team. If you enjoy a fast paced, positive work environment, pride yourself on having an eye for details, a strong work ethic, and consider yurself reliable please send your resume. Allied manufactures oil & gas production equipment from our facility in Stettler, AB. We are quickly gaining a reputation as a high quality, dependable, competitive supplier.

We are now accepting resumes for:

- Apprentice Welders- Labourers

Allied Fabrication offers competitive wages, a health & wellness program, access to overtime hours, and the opportunity to advance your career; division manage-ment positions will become available as we continue to grow.

Please send resumes to:Fax: 1-888-526-0274 or Email: [email protected]

Allied is pleased to announce the opening of our new manufacturing facility in northeastStettler. With our team’s safety, effi ciency and success in mind it is well tooled with overhead bridge and station cranes, a separate paint bay, and comfortable lunch and coffee area just to name a few. All of course in addition to an advanced HVAC system and bright, open workspaces.

We are now accepting resumes for:

- Quality Control Personnel- Senior Pipefi tter with skid package experience

- “B” Pressure, Journeyman and Apprentice WeldersAllied Fabrication offers competitive wages, a health & wellness program, access to overtime hours, and the opportunity to advance your career; division management positions will become available as we continue to grow.Please send resumes to: Fax: 1-888-526-0274 or Email: [email protected]

5302 - 42 Street, Stettler

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualifi ed candidates to fi ll Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based.Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the positionapplied for.Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefi ts package along with a steady work schedule.Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources

Email: [email protected]: 403-258-3197

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Bridal RegistryKaileigh Campbell & Michael McDonald April 20Charlene Bauer & Cody Broughton June 27Sharlaine Burris & Lucas Howe June 27View registries online www.wishkitchen.comMain Street, Stettler 403.742.8484

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Auctions 1530ACREAGE AUCTION for

Lawrence Nonay. Saturday, April 18. Sale Features: Ford diesel

truck; tractors; antiques/collectibles; tools; misc. items & much more.

Details at: www.

spectrumauctioneering.com. 780-960-3370 / 780-903-9393.

AUCTIONSales Wed. @ 6 pm.

Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Apr.5

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A

WE BUY FOR CASH.403-304-4791

Check website for full listingswww.bigstrapperauctions.net

Collectible AuctionSunday April 12-10 a.m.

Bowden Lions HallRifl es, Stamps, Coins,

Collectibles, Tools, Misc.Check web for full listing & pictures

PILGRIM AUCTION403-556-5531

www.pilgrimauction.com

Auctions 1530COLLECTOR CAR

AUCTION, 5th Annual Edmonton Motor Show Collector Car Auction,

Indoors, Expo Centre, April 10 -12, over 80,000

spectators, 90% sold last year, all consignments

welcome, call 888-296-0528 ext. 102 or

e-mail egauctions.com

GRAVEL PROPERTY w/River Frontage, Spruce

View, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers

Unreserved Auction, April 29 in Edmonton. 148+/- acres titled, gravel pit

w/stock piles, North Raven River frontage, 65+/- acres cult, fenced, $4800 SLR.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652;

rbauction.com/realestate.

MEIER SPRING Classic Car & Truck Auction.

Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 11 a.m. 6016 - 72A

Ave., Edmonton. Consign today, call 780-440-1860.

THIS WEEK’SEYE SPY WINNER ISCRAIG ARMSTRONG. Please come in to the

Stettler Independent to claim your prize.

UNDEVELOPED LAND in Okotoks, Alberta. Ritchie

Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April

29 in Edmonton. 80+/- acres just North of Okotoks

town limit. Currently Zoned A - Agricultural District. Jerry Hodge:

780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

WHEATLAND AUCTIONS Spring Consignment

Auction. April 18, 10 a.m. in Cheadle, Alberta. Farm equipment, vehicles, heavy

equipment, RVs, etc. Consign now! Call

403-669-1109; www.wheatlandauctions.com

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Auctions 1530UNRESERVED AUCTION. Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 8 a.m., 9320 - 52 St. S.E., Calgary. Partial Listing:

2013 Deere 544K; (2) 2011 Hyundai

HL740TM-9’s; (2) 2011 Hyundai HL757TM-9’s; 2009 Cat 950B; 2007 Hyundai HL740TM-7; Case 621B; 2009 Cat

14M; 2008 Cat 140M; John Deere 570A; 2009 Cat

627G; 2005 Deere 755C; (2) 2009 Kenworth T800’s;

Gravel Trucks: 2006 Sterling Acterra T/A; Volvo

T/A. Trailers: 2001 Thermo triaxle tilt deck;

Landall T/A tilt deck; Arnes end dump, Midland pup;

Renn pup, etc. For information

www.canadianpublicauction.com

Equipment-Misc. 1620

A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated 40 HC DMG

$2450. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

Firewood 1660LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging

403-318-4346

Misc. forSale 1760

HEAVY DUTY TOW STRAPS. 403-323-7702

Auctions 1530

OfficeSupplies 1800

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Farm Equipment ..............2010Haying Equipment ............2020Tractors ............................2030Combines & Headers ......2040Fertilizer Equipment..........2050Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060Equipment Wanted ..........2070Farm Custom Work ..........2080Farm Auctions ..................2090Livestock ..........................2100Livestock - Exotic..............2110Sheep ..............................2120Poultry ..............................2130Horses ..............................2140Horse Boarding ................2150Riding Supplies ................2160Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170Pasture Wanted ................2180Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190Seed Grain ......................2200Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Livestock 2100

RED ANGUSBULLSHeifer BullsCow Bulls

Performance & EPD data availableA.I. Sires

PIRORED ANGUS

P & R ZOLLER(403) 742-0336

BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, ERSKINE, AB.

40, two year old virgin bulls for sale at the farm. Fully guaranteed.

Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825,

Terry 403-740-5037Ricky 403-740-5711. email

[email protected]

FOR SALE: Select group of Purebred Registered Black Angus

Yearling Heifers. 200 Day EPD’s available. Current

365 day weights available. Yearling Angus Bulls for

Sale For more information phone evenings -

403-742-4337. Lindsay Penosky - Lindon Angus Farms - Botha Alberta

Pasture/Land Wanted 2180

PASTURE WANTED to rent for 20 - 40 pairs. Big Valley and surrounding

area. 403-921-3933

Grain, FeedHay 2190HEATED CANOLA buying

Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

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HealthCare 1210

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Law Office4910 - 51 Street

Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

Phone: 403-742-4437

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Misc.Services 1290Clean Up Girls

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Antique &Classic Autos5020

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

SHOPS FOR SALE OR LEASEPRICE REDUCED~Sitting on 2 acre lot AT THE

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Summer Village of Rochon SandsBYLAW No. 217-15

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE

A Bylaw of the Summer Village of Rochon Sands in the Province of Alberta for the purpose of closing public travel and disposing of portions of a public high-way in accordance with Section 22 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M 26.1, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, as amended.WHEREAS the lands hereaft er described are no longer required for public travel, andWHEREAS application has been made to Council to have a portion of the highway closed and,WHEREAS the Council of the Summer Village of Rochon Sands deems it ex-pedient to provide for a Bylaw for the purpose of closing to public travel certain roads or portions thereof, situated in the said municipality, and therefore dis-posing of the same.

A public hearing for this bylaw will be considered by Village Council at its meet-ing on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 @ 7:00 PM at Summer Village of Rochon Sands Offi ce, #1 Hall Street, Rochon Sands, Alberta. Council will consider submissions made in person or by an agent from any person who claims to be aff ected by the proposed closure. Any person wishing to submit written comments may do so by sending to the Village Offi ce prior to April 10, 2015 (#1 Hall Street, Rochon Sands, Alberta T0C 3B0 or email @ [email protected] ). Persons may makeoral presentations at the Public Hearing with prior permission from Chief Ad-ministrative Offi cer prior to April 10, 2015. Copy of bylaw is available for pub-lic inspection during offi ce hours of Tuesdays and Fridays 9:00 AM-3:00 PM at Summer Village of Rochon Sands offi ce prior to hearing date at #1 Hall Street, Rochon Sands, Alberta.Bylaw is available to view at www.rochonsands.net

Jason OlsonChief Administrative Offi cerSummer Village of Rochon Sands

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE

LEASE LAND TENDERSThe County of Stettler is accepting tenders on all of the following lease lands: Parcel # 1 Roll Number 218900 NE-8-42-17- W4M 157 acres (more or less)Parcel # 2 Roll Number 340700 SE-33-41-18-W4M 146 acres (more or less)

All tenders are for a two year period, ending December 31, 2016All tenders are subject to County Policy that are available at the County Offi ce and on the County Website. Tenders must contain: name, address, and telephone number of lessee, the legal description, Parcel Number. Tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Lease Land” addressed to: Attention: Quinton Beaumont, County of Stettler No. 6, Box 1270 Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0.

Tenders must be received by 4:00 p.m., May 4, 2015Successful bids will be notifi ed before May 15, 2015.Lessee is required to pay annual taxes.Grazing period each year is July 15 to October 15.

Any further information can be obtained at the County offi ce or by calling Director of Agricultural Services Quinton Beaumont.

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

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

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Independent DISTRICT Wednesday, April 8, 2015 The Stettler Independent

Heartland Victim Services Unit Society - Employment Opportunity Program Assistant/File & Court Support - Part Time (10-15 hours per week)Heartland Victim Services Unit Society is a not for profi t organization working in partnership with Stettler RCMP Detachment. Th e mandate of this society is to provide support, information and referrals to victims of crime and tragedy, including court support and accompaniment and on-going fi le management. We are seeking a dynamic, people oriented, mature individual to assist the program as Administrative Support to the Program Manager. Th e successful candidate will have a combination of skills and experience in the following areas:- 3+ years working in an offi ce environment, preferably within a client centered or not for profi t organization;- Solid skills in providing general clerical support in an effi cient and professional manner including fi ling and recording statistics;- Profi cient working with Microsoft Offi ce, Power Point, Excel and other soft ware to prepare written correspondence, statistical reports, promotional and resource materials etc.;- Profi cient in working with social media and web page design;- Well-developed communication skills to respond to a wide range of high stress situations in a professional, supportive and empathetic manner;- Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities with superior accuracy and attention to detail;- Dynamic, positive and team spirited approach to supporting overall goals of the program while working within a restricted, fast paced environment;- Ability to take initiative and work independently, promoting positive and harmonious interaction and relationships between staff , program volunteers, program supporters and RCMP members.Th e successful applicant will report to the Program Manager and be required to:- Pass and maintain an enhanced reliability security clearance through RCMP;- Have a valid Alberta Driver’s license;- Have or be willing to take the Victim Services Basic Advocate Training;- Work fl ex hours which may include evenings and/or weekends;- Available for on-call hours on a regular rotation.We thank all candidates for their interest; however only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Recruitment will remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen. Please submit your cover letter, resume and other related documents to the attention of: Pat Hamilton, P.O. Box 1298, Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0Or email to [email protected]

Paulette HeerGADSBY/WESTWOODS NEWS

Despite the “three snows on the crows back” and a brutal wind storm, Easter weekend proved to be a good time to travel and get together.

Good Friday, Devon Trennery and his girlfriend Heather Roland arrived for dinner and spent the after-noon with Bill and Joyce Hansel.

Saturday, 22 family members were at Bill and Joyce’s for Easter dinner, daughter Marylou stayed overnight.

Barb and Vic Carey en-joyed Palm Sunday at Big Valley for the annual ham supper, enjoying a good family visit with Joanna

and family. Wes and Lin-coln were at Vic and Barb’s for Easter Monday.

Percy and Paulette Heer enjoyed the company of 14 family and friends on Easter Sunday: John and Jewel, Hannah and Bai-ley; Jeanne Beisel, Shir-ley Kirk, Barry and Lorna Brown; John and Lorraine Hankins, Mackenzie and Justin.

Easter Monday Percy and Paulette spent time with mom Iona Berg at Stettler Hospital and met Christy and Curtis and family there.

Gloria and Stan Diegel hosted Easter Sunday with 26 family members, all coming back for leftovers the next day.

Westwoods is booking fast for the summer! Only one weekend left in July and a couple in August.

Greg Cassidy has been inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame. There will be a ceremony at the Ponoka Stampede in June and an-other in Calgary in the fall. Congratulations Greg!

Good Friday birthday greeting to Ethel Baird.

The Omega Circle will begin another year, tend-ing the Gadsby Cemetery. The first meeting of the year will be held Thurs-day, April 16 at the Stettler home of Joanne Hoopfer. They are looking for new members, enthused and maybe a bit younger. Ev-eryone welcome.

Rose Koenraadt and Dorothy AndersonHALKIRK HERALD

Hoping this is the end of the snow. It’s the third storm since the crows came back and brought with them the promise of spring. The snowbirds are also making their way home. David and Linda Chick arrived home this week from three months in Osoyoos. They spent the winter touring and taking part in the activities offered in their condo. En route home, they visited with Bob and Kay McKee in Claresholm.

Ken and Donna Godbersen also arrived home this week from a three-month stay in the Yuma area. They stopped in Brooks to visit Donna’s dad, Jack Fowler and family on their way back. They met up with Greg and Teresa Godbersen and with Jason and Carla Wetter in Phoenix when they attend-ed a Coyotes hockey game in February.

We send sympathy out to Irene Duncan

and family on the passing of her son, Dew-ey on March 19 in Ontario. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

National volunteer week commences on April 12. Be sure to thank the local vol-unteers.

Summer hours at the transfer station begin on April 15. Wednesday hours are from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday remains the same and are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Keith Stewart visited with his mom, Mary on Easter Sunday.

The Dave Chick family and friends gath-ered with Tanya and Troy in Castor on Fri-day.

Dale and Mandy Chick and girls visited the Indiana Jones exhibit at the Telus world of Science Centre in Edmonton during the holidays. School commences on April 8.

Coming event: April 18 – Family dance at the hall sponsored by the parent council.

Snowbirds are coming home

Lots of Easter visits

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 UseBylaw No, 2060-15:

1. No: 2851-2015 Legal Description: Lot 6, Block 4, Plan 0224964 Municipal Address: 4206 - 68 Street Applicant: James & Carol McKay Proposed Development: 16’ x 20’ Shed

2. No: 2852-2015 Legal Description: Lot 17, Block 22, Plan 0729463 Municipal Address: 6925 - Meadowview Close Applicant: Maureen Gongaware Proposed Development: Single Family Dwelling with Attached Garage

Dave DittrickPlanning & Development Services

Province of AlbertaSummer Village of Rochon Sands Notice of Municipal Reserve Land Disposal By-Law

Public Notice for By-Law 218-15

Notice is hereby given that the Summer Village of Rochon Sands, in the Province of Alberta, in accordance with the Municipal Government Act Chapter M-26 Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 and amendments thereto, is proposing Bylaw 218-15 to provide for the closure and disposal at less than market value of por-tions of Municipal Reserve Lot P (Park Reserve), Block 5, Plan 4035 KS pursuant to Section 70(1) and Sections 674 and Sections 675 of the Municipal Govern-ment Act, and for the amendment of Land Use Bylaw No. 208-10 as amended by rezoning the said portions from the Public Open Space District (POS) to the Residential District (R1) for the purpose of correcting private encroachments.

A public hearing for this bylaw will be considered by Village Council at its meet-ing on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 @ 7:00 PM at Summer Village of Rochon Sands Offi ce, #1 Hall Street, Rochon Sands, Alberta. Council will consider submissions made in person or by an agent from any person who claims to be aff ected by the proposed closure. Any person wishing to submit written comments may do so by sending to the Village Offi ce prior to April 10, 2015 (#1 Hall Street, Rochon Sands, Alberta T0C 3B0 or email @ [email protected] ). Persons may make oral presentations at the Public Hearing with prior permission from Chief Ad-ministrative Offi cer prior to April 10, 2015. Copy of bylaw is available for publicinspection during offi ce hours of Tuesdays and Fridays 9:00 AM-3:00 PM at Summer Village of Rochon Sands offi ce prior to hearing date at #1 Hall Street, Rochon Sands, Alberta. Bylaw may be viewed at www.rochonsands.net.

Jason OlsonChief Administrative Offi cerSummer Village of Rochon Sands

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2015 DUST CONTROLApplications for Farmstead Dust Control will be received at the County Offi ce dur-ing regular offi ce hours ending Friday, April 25, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.

Applications must be made in person and must be accompanied by the fee: $1,336.55 plus GST per 200 meters for calcium.

For further information please contact Dennis Nelson,Directory of Public Works at 403-742-4441


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