JOHN MACNEIL

Independent editor

As participants could see on Aug. 10 in Bashaw’s Be Brave golf tournament, Logan Nugent is smiling again.

Laughing, too.“When he was going

through bullying, very seldom did we hear Logan laugh,” said his mother, Kirsten Nugent, an organizer of the second annual tournament at the Country 9 golf course.

“Very seldom did he smile. And now to have a kid that laughs, (it’s a signifi cant change).”

Logan, who turned 12 in July, played in the Bashaw anti-bullying golf tournament. He inspired the name of the campaign, Be Brave Against Bullying, after enduring what his mother called potentially tragic verbal abuse when he was in Grade 4.

“This raises awareness,” said Logan’s mom, the president and founder of the

support group known as Be Brave (Bullying Resources and Victim Education).

“Our main goal of Be Brave is to raise awareness … in central Alberta, for sure.

“It’s not a problem just in the (United) States, because that’s where someone committed suicide. It’s not just a problem in Nova Scotia, because someone committed suicide. It’s all over.

“I believe that the more you talk about something (harmful), the less it’s going to happen. By talking, it’s just more out there. There’s always going to be stuff happening, but if you talk about it, it’s easier to deal with. Denying it and shoving it under the rug is not going to fi x it.”

Nugent speaks from her family’s experience. Logan was in Grade 4 when she learned through another student’s mother that he had been bullied at school.

She was told he was being called many names, none of which were Logan, his actual name.

“He was being bullied all through his school years,” she said. “I didn’t know the extent of it until Grade 4.

So he was nine (years old) when it all kind of came to a head and he became suicidal.

“(The abuse) was pretty horrifi c. It wasn’t anything physical, but it was very emotional — mental, verbal — every day, all day.”

The Nugents pulled Logan out of school, home-schooled him for a year, and moved him to another school last year for Grade 6.

“We needed to make some decisions as a family to keep our son safe, because at that point, in Grade 4, it was a life-or-death situation,” Nugent said. “And I am not over-exaggerating that.

“Logan struggles with mental-health issues like anxiety and depression, so when a kid like that is bullied, it just amplifi es it so much more.

“He was lucky that he had a couple of good friends, so he wasn’t completely isolated.”

Fast forward to this month’s golf tournament, where Logan was surrounded by 45 like-minded people on a splendid Saturday morning. Among those supporters were his grandparents, parents and nine-year-old sister Emmy.

“We have great friends,” Nugent said. “I don’t think you can go through something like bullying without having a support system. It’s very important to have a support system, and it’s very important not to be judged for what you choose to do for your child to heal that (abuse) or move forward from that. It was a hard decision for us to move our kids to another school.”

Part of the healing process has been the greater public recognition that bullying exists in many

forms, not only among children, Nugent said. “I’m a very proactive person and I’m very passionate about it.

“In no way, shape or form is it just a Bashaw issue. That’s why we do work with Victim Services, so we try to hit their area. That’s Donalda, Mecca Glen, Alix (and) Mirror. It’s important to get the awareness out there, everywhere.

“Last year, we had a world-renowned speaker, Bill Belsey, come up to speak in Bashaw.”

Bullying victim Austen Radowits, who participated in last year’s Bashaw golf tourney, has spoken at schools in Bashaw, Stettler and Erskine.

This Saturday afternoon at West Stettler Park, a youth rally is expected to include speeches from Airdrie bullying victim Mackenzie Murphy and her mother, Tara Murphy, and Carol Todd, mother of the late Amanda Todd.

The rally is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. and include music, food and games.

RICHARD FROESE

Independent reporter

When school starts in two weeks with a one-year pilot project at Stettler schools, all stakeholders and community residents can expect updates about the process and progress.

That was the message as Clearview School Division trustees and administration met last Monday when they discussed the one-year pilot project to analyze potential benefi ts and implications to amalgamate — in whole or in part — the schools at the Stettler campus.

“I want to see a public meeting in late September, so we can continue to take positive steps,” trustee Yvette Cassidy said Monday.

As a way to cover reduced funding, Clearview launched a pilot project to study reconfi gured grades. The board appointed Sharon Fischer as the principal of Stettler Elementary School and Stettler Middle School, while Norbert Baharally continues as the principal of William E. Hay Composite High School (grades 9 to 12).

“It is my plan to keep the board updated and we need to have a further meeting about two months after the fi rst meeting,” said superintendent John Bailey. “I believe that this will be ongoing discussion at the board table.”

Trustees and administration are eager to keep the lines of communication open and positive, despite opposition from some sectors.

“We need to remember that in the spring, we decided that the 2013-14 school year would be one of analysis, consultation and planning for educational programming in Stettler,” said trustee Patty Dittrick.

Bailey told the board that he was scheduled to meet with the school administrators this week to further discuss the pilot project and the plan.

“We don’t expect a lot of staffi ng changes and program changes,” he said.

Bailey further reported that he also plans to partner with a post-secondary institution to recruit two students to study the pilot project, though he hasn’t received any responses.

Clearview trustees and administrators admitted that positive discussion and communication during the study time and possible transition would help the process.

“You want to engage all stakeholders and let staff know that they have a voice,” said Peter Neale, associate superintendent of business and fi nance. “They are interested that they want to see success we want to see.”

Board members agreed with the positive message.“The more positive we get out there, the better the

changes will be for everyone,” Cassidy said. Back in June, the board expressed that Clearview is

committed to offering “excellent support” to its staff, parents and students and would adjust administrative time in Stettler elementary and middle schools accordingly.

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SGT. DUNCAN BABCHUK

Stettler RCMP detachment

Below is a summary of calls for Stettler RCMP service over a one-week period.

Calls that have SUI attached are Still Under Investigation.

Anyone with information regard-ing unsolved crimes or incidents is asked to contact Stettler RCMP at 403-742-3382, or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Monday, Aug. 1211:36 a.m. — Request to locate a

58-year-old male who resides at the Heart Haven Lodge. The male disap-peared Aug. 5, when he attended the bank for his rent money. The resident was located by a family member, shortly after the report to police.

2 p.m. — A 22-year-old female filed a complaint that her 50-year-old father from Botha is refusing to return her horse. The father was con-tacted and he advised that he raised and fed the horse for the past 16 years. Since investigators are unable to determine who was the owner, the complainant was advised that she would need to file a claim through Civil Court.

3:25 p.m. — A 25-year-old male from Peace River attended the detachment and reported that his ex-girlfriend had sent him two email messages and telephoned him seven times last night between 2:51 and 3:01 a.m. The 38-year-old girlfriend was previously convicted of assault-ing the complainant with a broken beer bottle and was on conditions not to contact him. The location of the female is unknown, evidence was collected and an arrest warrant was obtained.

5 — 911 open l ine

calls from the Canalta Real Estate services on 70 Street. There was a prob-lem with the phone line.

Tuesday, Aug. 13

12:13 a.m. — Complaint of an impaired driver in a 1995, white GMC pickup truck out-side the Town Pump lounge. The caller also advised that the driver had just completed a brakestand and smoke show with the vehicle. An investigator located the truck in the back alley. There was no driver, but all evidence of the driver stunting was photographed. The 24-year-old driver, who is known to police, was later located. Impaired charges could not be followed through, due to the time delay. SUI

9:50 a.m. — 911 complaint of a flower pot being knocked over out-side a 53 Avenue Close residence. The pot was located at the end of the driveway and was observed to have a scuff on it. The driver of the offending vehicle did not leave con-tact details.

3:16 p.m. — Complaint of stolen, 2007 Dodge Ram truck from a farm on Highway 589 near Byemoor. The truck was borrowed by a 17-year-old male the previous day and did not return it. The 55-year-old male owner only wanted the truck returned and did not want charges. The driver was contacted and was given until 5 p.m. to return the vehicle. The truck was returned home at 4:30.

8:54 p.m. — 911 call reporting a two-vehicle collision in the Wal-Mart parking lot. A Chevrolet Avalanche was backed into the bumper of a Volvo tractor trailer that was deliv-ering goods to the store. A 17-year-old male driver from Stettler was charged with backing up unsafely. Damage was over $2,000 and there were no injuries.

10 p.m. — 911 call reporting 2 males arguing on the west side of the lottery building. Investigators attended to find a 17-year-old male from Stettler and a 26-year-old male from Nacmine, AB, having a dis-agreement about money owing. The 17-year-old loaned the male from Nacmine $400 and the older male

refused to pay it back. The male who received the money used a bank card to defraud the Stettler teenager. An agreement was made to make pay-ment by next day.

1 - Vehicle collision with a deer

on Highway 589.1 - False 911 open line call1 - False 911 hang-up call

Wednesday, Aug. 141:11 p.m. — Complaint from an

18-year-old male from 63 Street that a 26-year-old male from Nacmine, AB, approached him and asked for a ride to Calgary. The Nacmine male promised to pay $600 for the ride. The 26-year-old was driven around Calgary and, at one point, the young driver loaned him $40. Upon return-ing to Stettler, the Stettler male was given two cheques that did not get cashed by the bank, as they were NSF. The young driver was advised that he would have to collect his money through civil court.

9:35 p.m. — 911 call reporting a possible fight outside a residence on 65 Street. A patrol was made to the area and there was no one located. A follow-up with the caller provided information that the people involved departed the area.

9:57 p.m. — A 16-year-old male from 65A Street and a 17-year-old male from 40 Avenue were each arrested and charged with failing to comply with their probation order. They were both not to have contact with a 16-year-old male who resides on 65 Street. This was related to the previous complaint.

10:13 p.m. — Complaint from Central Taxi that a driver dropped off a male customer at the Stettler Manor and the passenger was threat-

ening to assault someone. The 30-year-old male was described as being impaired by alcohol or drugs and he had tattoos on his face, head and arms. A patrol was con-ducted and a male of that description was not found.

Thursday, Aug. 15

12:55 a.m. — Complaint of a domestic dispute at a 51 Avenue residence. The female resi-dent returned home and her ex-hus-band demanded to smell her breath, to determine whether she had been consuming alcohol. An investigation determined that there was no assault.

10:50 a.m. — Report of a possi-ble impaired driver operating a teal, Chrysler Intrepid on Highway 12, near Erskine. The car was swerving over the center line and back over to the shoulder. The car was not inter-cepted.

8:42 p.m. — Report of a hit and run at the 49 Avenue and 48 Street intersection. The suspect vehicle, a dark Dodge Ram, did a U-turn and hit the stop sign by the provincial building. The collision caused it to be bent and the street sign to break off. There was evidence that there was extensive damage to the vehicle. SUI

10:44 p.m. — Complaint of a break, enter and theft from a shed at the Shell service station. Two sheds had locks cut off and one case of motor oil, one box of Gatorade and two cases of Red Bull were found in the grass directly behind the sheds. All inventory was accounted for and there was no one located in the area.

10:49 p.m. — 911 complaint of fireworks being set off at the school grounds. A homeowner reported that a group of four people were in the field and fireworks were land-ing dangerously close to the homes in the vicinity. The pyrotechnicians departed the area before investiga-tors arrived. It’s unlawful to set off fireworks on public land, without a permit.

Friday, Aug. 16

12:58 a.m. — 911 hang-up call from the Stettler Hotel. Upon call-back, the 52-year-old male caller stated that he wanted the noise to stop at the hotel. An investigator

attended to find that there was very little noise from the building. The caller lives upstairs in the hotel.

2:58 p.m. — 911 call reporting a white late-model Cadillac swerving all over the road behind the caller on Highway 12 west. A licence plate was obtained, but the offending vehi-cle was not intercepted. SUI

9:18 p.m. — 911 complaint of a female driver operating a newer Ford van, travelling at an estimated 150 km, in a 100km zone on Highway 56 south. The Ford was southbound and was not intercepted.

11:43 p.m. — Report of a sus-picious person sitting in the park-ing lot outside Alberta Gaming and Liquor on 50 Avenue. A 56-year-old male from 47 Street was found to be walking home and he stopped for a rest. No offence.

Saturday, Aug. 17

10:27 a.m. — A patrol car on Highway 589, near Byemoor, observed an oncoming truck with four people riding inside the box. Alcoholic beverages were then observed being thrown out of the box and a traffic stop was conducted. The 19-year-old male driver from Stettler was found not to be impaired, but open liquor was located inside the vehicle and in the box of the truck. All occupants were compliant with the investigator and two males were issued violation tickets for open liquor, contrary to provisions of the Gaming and Liquor Act. All of the liquor was disposed of on scene.

4:03 p.m. — Report of two dogs in distress in a Volkswagen Beetle, parked on 47 Avenue. Investigators were unable to immediately attend, but on call-back to the complain-ant, she notified that she was able to located the car owner.

9:33 p.m. — Complaint of a bark-ing dog outside a residence on 51 Avenue. The owner was identified, but upon an investigator arriving he could hear no barking in the area. The matter was referred to the bylaw department.

9:34 p.m. — Complaint of a pos-sible impaired driver on Highway 12, westbound from Gadsby. The vehicle was described as a gold, GMC Sierra pickup. The licence plate of the truck that was provided was not a match.

Sunday, Aug. 18

1:48 a.m. — 911 complaint of a loud party outside a Spruce Close residence. Investigators attended and the 25-year-old female property rep-resentative was ordered to turn down the music and noise. There were no further problems.

11:08 a.m. — 911 complaint of a large black dog on the loose on 51 Avenue. The caller stated that the dog entered his property and tried to bite his young daughter. Investigators attended and located the canine. The owner was also located and issued a warning about a dog off the leash. The girl was not bitten, so there were no charges.

11:55 p.m. - Traffic stop of a Pontiac Grand Prix on Highway 56 and 44 Avenue determined that the 21-year-old female driver from Piper Drive, in Red Deer, did not have a driver’s licence and the car did not have an insurance policy attached. Violation tickets were issued and the vehicle was impounded until the documents could be produced.

Monday, Aug. 19

10:15 a.m. — 911 call of a truck and trailer hauling a Bobcat skid steer in the ditch on Highway 56, 1.5 km south of Stettler. The 20-year-old driver from Stettler reported that the trailer started to sway and he was unable to control the vehicle. The truck and trailer ended up in the east ditch and remained upright and the Bobcat came off the trailer upon entering the ditch. There were no injuries and no other vehicles involved.

1 - Commercial false alarm1 - 911 hang-up from a 70 Street

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Stettler RCMP report

Two-vehicle collisionin Wal-Mart parking lot

Flood victims in southern Al-berta are the beneficiaries of a barbecue and pie auaction this Thursday in Big Valley.

Wildrose Drumheller-Stettler Constituency Association hosts the event at Big Valley Jubilee Hall. MLA Rick Strankman and association members invite resi-dents to the gathering, featuring a spit-roasted pig barbecue, begin-

ning with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30.

Together with a homemade pie auction, proceeds will go to Southern Alberta Flood Relief.

Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith was among the thousands of High River residents affected by the flooding in late June that swept across Calgary and other parts of southern Alberta.

MLA Strankman helped to address flooding issues in Drumheller, the southern-most part of his riding.

Tickets for the fundraiser are $100 a plate and include a $75 tax credit.

For tickets, phone Gina Bossert at 403-5130 or 403-740-3183, or Gary Wilyman at 403-742-4405 or 403-740-6370.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Fall elections

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PromotingStettlerin the tradition ofCarl Stettler

Early in my career, I read many books and attended several seminars on time management. I gleaned tips that were helpful that I continue to employ to this day, but quite a lot of what I read and heard simply did not fit that well.

The books and seminars attempted to provide tools that would aid pastors in scheduling their work week in a precise, detailed fashion to achieve the greatest possible efficiency. One of the primary ways to achieve this efficiency was to eliminate, or at least limit interruptions.

However, I discovered early on in my pastoral experience that this approach was not for me. I was becoming more ef-ficient, but was I being effective?

Efficiency requires rigidity and itiner-ary, but effectiveness requires flexibility and availability.

A few hints alerted … even alarmed me in this area. First, people would say things like, “I was going to call you, but I know how busy you are …” My response to this has been to tell those whom I min-ister to that they may call me anytime, day or night … and I mean it!

Second, a family member phoned the office one day and a staff member said that I could not be interrupted. I subse-quently explained that family members are never an interruption and their calls may suspend any of my activities at any-time if necessary.

Third, I noticed that without the in-terruptions I was more professional, but less pastoral. The interruptions don’t get in the way of my ministry. They are my ministry!

G. Marling wrote that the Gospels reveal that “... Jesus gave some of His greatest teachings in circumstances

where he had simply been interrupted. How different this is from us; we hate to be interrupted. To Jesus, the importance seemed to lie in the person whose path had crossed His own.”

Jesus used interruptions as opportuni-ties rather than treating them as annoy-ances. He was interrupted by a demon possessed man while teaching in a syna-gogue in Mark 1:21-26. In Luke 5:17-26 a man was actually lowered through the roof so that Jesus could minister to him. In Mark 3:7-9 a great crowd followed Him … so many that precautions had to be taken so Jesus would not be crushed! His love for people turned interruptions into occasions for ministry.

Well, that’s the pastoral spin…but the application is general in nature. Simply ask yourself if people are an annoyance or an opportunity? Is their presence an interruption or a possibility for interac-tion and communication?

I’ll close with a quote from “Before Burnout” by Frank Minirth. “Learning to handle interruptions in a Christ like fashion will take us a significant distance down the road of handling life’s circum-stances.”

Pastor Ross Helgeton is senior pastorat Erskine Evangelical Free Church.

TIME CAPSULE

Interruptions also present opportunities for ministry

Stettler’s population makes modest gain

After a heated and contentious provincial election in May 2012, now it’s time to gear up for municipal and school board elections in two months.

Although voters head to the polls Oct. 21, the Sept. 23 nomination day is just around the corner.

So, now’s the time for potential candidates for municipal councils and school trustees to an-nounce their intentions and ignite the enthusiasm to engage the voters.

Soon after I moved to this province in 2002, I quickly found out that elections in Alberta are pretty ho-hum and dull compared to the more lively and engaging cam-paigns in my home prov-ince of British Columbia.

Perhaps that might be because Alberta has more smaller municipalities and larger councils where the quality of candidates might be lower.

While this province has just a two-hour win-dow to file nominations for local elections, candi-dates in B. C. have 10 full business days to submit their papers.

Even weeks, or months before the nomination be-gins, candidates in B.C. are well-prepared and already hit the campaign trail by getting their name out into local press and community.

Why are local elec-tions so hush-hush here in Alberta and the local region.

By candidates an-nouncing before the nom-ination period, this spurs on other potential chal-lengers.

When the nomination day closes for B.C. lo-cal elections, most of the candidates have already been known and voters have long been engaged.

If candidates are seri-ous with a desire to win,

don’t you think that they would want to get their name and face out there as soon as possible?

It seems that elections in Alberta might not be that important if it’s such a hush-hush issue.

So now, who are the candidates?

What incumbents are in and who is out?

Facing a four-year term, from three years, this will definitely weed out the frivolous candi-dates who occasionally show up to run on a plat-form with one issue that they might have against local government.

With that extended term, this might prompt a few of the veteran or se-nior folks to pass on the torch to the younger gen-eration.

Now is the time to start pondering who will be the best elected officials to lead your community in the next four years with a long-term vision for the next four decades.

An effective council or school board consists of residents who have good ideas for enhancing the lives of residents and stakeholders, wisely us-ing taxpayers’ money and attracting new businesses and residents and listen-ing to the wishes and views of residents.

I’m sure many people can think of quality can-didates. Urge these peo-ple to run for office.

Let’s not just see those names on nomination day. Start the campaign now and raise the profile of the election and further engage the voters in this important election.

2002 — 11 years ago— The census shows

Stettler’s population grew by 11 people to 5,226 from the 2001 federal census.

— Farmers from the area were among the win-ners of hay draws to aid the drought-stricken farm-ers. The hay was shipped by generous farmers from Eastern Canada.

— The Clearview School Division has two new faces. Egbert Stang and Brian Celli have assumed the positions of superintendent and depu-ty superintendent, replacing the retiring Gillian Bushrod and Geoff Tagg.

— Businesses blame the provincewide drought for taking a bite out of busi-ness. Rory Anderson said the drought is responsible for the closure of his busi-ness, Stettler Radio Shack.

— Alberta Agricul-ture restructing has elimi-nated the position of ag-ricultural specialist, a job that Curtis Weeks held for 14 years in Stettler. Weeks plans to stay in Stettler, with a career change to

real-estate agent.— Castor’s Melody

Davidson, an assistant coach with the Canadian Olympic women’s hockey team, in-structed at the Shooting Star hockey camp in Stettler.

1992 — 21 years ago— A group of six stu-

dents and their teacher from Stettler’s twin town of Oko-ppe, Japan, were in town for a brief visit.

— Engineer Steve Chow has declared the Me-morial Hall unsafe. He said the hall shouldn’t be used this winter unless its roof trusses are reinforced.

— The Village of Big Valley prepared for an in-fl ux of visitors expected for the Bryan Adams concert in September.

— Botha celebrated Aviation Days, with a pa-rade and multiple events.

— Barry Klitke cap-tured the championship at the Stettler Men’s Open golf tournament.

— A former Botha resident, Danny Upton, was chosen top military hockey

goalie in Atlantic Canada this past season.

— The third annual Ride for STARS at Rumsey was run along the banks of the Red Deer River.

— The top point-getters in the horticulture competitions at the Stettler County Fair were Eunice Chapman, Cec Bresett, Bar-bara Watson, Carla Potter, Shirley Wakefi eld and Lil Bowdige.

— An entry from Spring Lake Simmentals was chosen the supreme grand champion bull over all breeds at the Stettler County Fair.

1982 — 31 years ago— Dick Chan has

opened a second restaurant in Stettler. It’s called Dick’s Place, The other is the Club Café, which he purchased from the Poon family in 1968.

— The Village of Alix celebrated its 75th anniver-sary with a fair and parade.

— Mel’s Shoes cel-ebrated its 25th anniversary on Stettler’s main street.

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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT COMMENTARY Page A5Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Stettler rally

on Saturday

targets bullies

If there has been one word that gets constantly overused and abused in the food production business, it has to be “sustainable.” It’s the darling word of the usual eco-suspects in pur-suing almost any cause. I chuckle when its used in reference to the energy industry by green zealots — you have heard the tire-some rhetoric like, “At the present rate of use, fossil fuels are not sustainable, we need to switch to green energy,” Of course, this is while improved technolo-gies have increased, the supply of fossil fuels for the next 1,000 years — now that’s sustainability!

Every food production sector seems to have to deal with the sustainable factor sooner or later. Re-tailers are particularly sus-ceptible because of their fear of any negative con-sumer perception. Green groups, ever-mindful of a fundraising opportunity,

are quick to prey on that retailer fear. An example is with seafood where various coalitions of green groups many of them with no con-nection to oceans have set up seafood certifi cation or-ganizations of one type or another. They know from the organic food and fair- trade experience that there is money to be made in the certifi cation business, par-ticularly if retailers can be coerced into buying into the scam.

At last count, there were seven seafood cer-tifi cation groups, agen-cies, companies whatever.

Many are based in other countries and it’s diffi cult to determine who or what justifi es their existence or credibility. Certifi cation is a competitive business, as some groups heap abuse on each claiming they are fronts for the industry or unworthy. That has proved to be a dilemma for retail-ers, obliging many to seek certifi cation from multiple groups just to be safe from being criticized by those they left out. Most have one thing in common — it costs retailers, processors, distributors and fi shermen money to be certifi ed. Most

of these groups want fees and royalties for the use of their certifi cation logo. It could be compared to a sort of protection racket — being that if you don’t pay our fees, we will tell con-sumers negative allegations about the fi sh you are sell-ing. The problem then is if one retailer capitulates, the rest feel compiled to also join.

At this point, the sea-food certifi cation groups are laughing all the way to the bank, being they don’t have any real ongoing costs outside of some PR campaigns on the Internet. It’s not as if they use any of the fees to develop more fi sh habitat or anything like that. In fact, they have a vested interest in seeing more fi sh stock exploita-tion, that way they can keep up the propaganda machine to keep retailers in line and paying.

The seafood certifi cation groups do engage in some

hypocrisy when it comes to what kinds of seafood they certify. For instance, some fi sh farming is OK, but some isn’t. Salmon farm-ing is considered the evilest of practices, even though it has been shown to be a safe and sound way to provide healthy, affordable fi sh to millions and has been car-ried out for more than 100 years. Those same groups then state that wild salmon fi shing is sustainable even though the fi shery has steadily declined for the past 100 years — go fi gure. Some closed fi sh farms seem OK to these groups — but they don’t have the scale to supply millions and would require massive energy imports to operate. It all seems elitist.

Recently, the seafood certifi cation groups were confronted with a threat to their cosy racket. A sea-food stakeholder commit-tee had established stan-dards that would create an

“organic fi sh” certifi cation. Ironically it would mean that wild fi sh could not be labelled as “organic,” as there was no way to certify that the fi sh swimming in the ocean were eating only organic food. However, fi sh raised on fi sh farms could be labelled as “or-ganic,” because if they fol-lowed the standards, their food could be identifi ed as organic sourced. The irony would be that consumers who are more familiar with the word “organic” as being natural than sustainable, would buy farm raised over wild fi sh. What a delicious irony, so to speak.

Assorted organic and certifi cation groups and their allies went on the of-fensive and claimed the “organic” fi sh label as mis-leading and would refl ect badly on the credibility of their own programs. And so goes the sustainable, organic follies. Buyer be-ware, as the saying goes.

Public opposition rights government wrong

A family youth rally is planned for Saturday in Stettler to champion anti-bullying efforts.

The picnic at West Stettler Park is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.

Among the scheduled speakers are bullying vic-tim Mackenzie Murphy of Airdrie and her mother, Tara Murphy, along with the late Amanda Todd’s mother, Carol.

Games, food, prizes and entertainment are also part of the program, which organizers say highlights inclusiveness. Anti-bully-ing campaigns are taking shape in communities and schools across the province and beyond.

Anyone who would like to donate to the Stettler event, or volunteer for the day, is asked to contact lo-cal organizer Brandi Page at 587-282-1402 or gm@canaltastettler.com.

Donations can also be made to “Free to be You and Me” at ATB Stettler.

“Take a stand against bullying,” organizers said in a news release.

Sustainability a profitable word — for some

The Alberta government has decided that placing caveats on the land titles of properties that they have designated as fl ood-ways may not be the best way to deal with the aftermath of this spring’s fl ooding.

It should have been an easy and quick decision. It wasn’t.

Our constituency offi ce in Drumheller has been contacted by many Drumheller residents and leaders that felt, quite cor-rectly, that the fl oodway/fl ood fringe maps of Drumheller were wrong. They were outdated and did not refl ect the wise investment the town had made in community level fl ood mitigation in the last decade. They also voiced their concerns that not all of the factors were considered when the gov-ernment announced that it would slap an equity killing caveat on half the land titles in town. This

rash designation would have been a major blow to the future of the town and to the asset value of the homes in the valley.

Not only would the title des-ignations severely impact the property values of the near 50 per cent of Drumheller residences in the government’s “fl oodway,” it would also completely disrupt the town’s tax assessment system by shifting the tax load to the other half of town. You see the non-fl oodway half of the town would see their property taxes go up by 50 per cent to make up for the di-

minished assessment in fl oodway portion. You have to give the gov-ernment some credit; it’s not ev-ery day that you can come up with a policy idea that hurts everyone in a town.

As your elected representative for Drumheller-Stettler, I took the step of contacting the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Doug Griffi ths and the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Devel-opment, Diana McQueen, to have this important issue addressed in a timely fashion. Along with the letter sent to Minister Griffi ths,

I included letters from affected constituents to emphasize just how concerned the homeowners in Drumheller were about this situation.

To date, no reply from either minister has been received. My thought was they obviously did not share the same sense of urgen-cy that the people who contacted my offi ce felt about this issue.

Then on Friday, the junior minister for municipal affairs an-nounced it had reversed its plans to put “location notices” on prop-erties that have been designated fl oodway or fl ood fringes. This was consistent with the advice I had sent both ministers. After weeks of ignoring the concerns of municipal offi cials, the requests of the opposition, and plain com-mon sense, this government qui-etly backed down. For Drumhell-er, this is tremendous news.

I want to thank everyone who contacted my offi ce and pushed on this issue. I want to thank the letter-writers who gave me the ammunition to push on this issue. Your efforts and those of many other Albertans got the govern-ment to listen.

I am pleased to be your repre-sentative, representing your views. Working together we can get this government to listen, if not dur-ing the policy development phase, then at least in the policy climb-down phase. Working together, we can get your voices heard, if not always acknowledged.

In spite of this continued resis-tance by the Alberta government to work with Opposition MLAs, I will continue to advocate and will assure every constituent’s voice is heard.

If you have any questions, please contact my offi ce.

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Stampede Spirit!Show your stampede spirit through Stampede Week!

Events start August 30. It’s going to be an action packed eventful weekend so get ready for a Wild Ride!

Friday, August 30Free of Charge• 12 to 2 p.m. ATB Financial

Barbecue• 4 p.m. Mounted Shooters• 4 p.m. Beer Gardens Open• 5 p.m. Parade• 6 p.m. Rib Cook-Off ($2.00)• 6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. Freestyle Motocross (Weather Permitting)

Saturday, August 31• 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast (Main Street)• 12 p.m Antique Tractor Pull• 4 p.m. Beer Gardens Open• 5 p.m. Rodeo Performance • 9 p.m. The Chevelles (Free with Rodeo Admission or $5 at gate)

Sunday, September 18 a.m. to 10 a.m. Town & CountyPancake Breakfast (Agriplex)• 10 a.m. Rodeo Slack• 11 a.m. Cowboy Church• 4 p.m. Beer Gardens Open• 5 p.m. Rodeo Performance • 7 p.m. Funday Sunday with Klay the DJ (Free)

Monday, September 2• 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fly-In

Pancake Breakfast (Stettler Airport) Exhibition Grounds• 12 Noon Beer Gardens Open• 1 p.m. Rodeo Performance — Motocross Demo

For information please contact the Stettler Regional Board For information please contact the Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development 403-742-3181of Trade & Community Development 403-742-3181

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Businesses are encouraged to show their spirit as well!1. Stampede Spirit Contest Aug. 27- Aug. 31

Dress up your business and staff and show your STAMPEDESPIRIT! Photos of participating businesses will be voted on through Facebook. The one with the highest votes by Saturday, August 31 will receive $200 towards a Staff Party! Photos will

be taken the morning of Tuesday. August 27.

2. Steel Wheel Stampede Parade, Friday Aug. 30 5:00pm“A Year of Celebrations” – 100 Years of 4-H,50th Anniversary of the Canadian Cowboys

Association & 5th Steel Wheel Stampede.

3. *New* Steel Wheel Stampede Rib Cook-Off Friday August 30 4:00pm-8:00pmChallenging all businesses & organizations!Who can cook the best ribs in Town?*Limited Spots Available*

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Dear Editor:

Thank-you for your excellent coverage of the Communities in Bloom judges’ visit to Stettler on July 26. Your front-page story and colourful photos painted a wonderful pic-ture. And thanks for join-ing us on the tour of your tidy town.

To the town of Stettler, many thanks for your gen-uine Alberta welcome to the Communities in Bloom judges, Evelyn Alemanni and Steve Preston.

We are so proud of you for competing for the sec-ond straight year in the

Communities in Bloom in-ternational competition.

This is a testament to your vision, hard work and dedication to continually move the town forward. Congratulations to every-one for their commitment and hard work.

We look forward to seeing many of you at the Communities in Bloom International Awards at Ottawa in October. Every-one is welcome to come.

All the best,Evelyn Alemanniand Steve PrestonCommunities in Bloom international judges

THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT COMMENTARYPage A6 Wednesday, August 21, 2013

JOHN MacNEIL/Independent editor

Four-year-old Roan Heck’s poignant story in the Independent reminded former Stettler resident Rev. Dick Hunt of his son’s experience in overcoming a disabilty.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor:

I note with great in-teres t the fine ar t ic le (in the July 31 edition of the Stettler Indepen-dent) of the honouring of the latest “Champ” with the War Amps As-soc ia t ion o f Canada . I am su re tha t Roan ( H e c k ) m u s t b e t h e g r a n d s o n o f C h a r l e s H e c k a n d h i s w i f e , friends from my years in Stettler.

At the age of four, our son Tim was fitted for a “wooden leg” in S te t t l e r, and the la te Ken Ince was a prime m o v e r i n t h e L i o n s Club for that help. He in t roduced “Whipper Billy Watson” to Tim, and together we visit-ed the schools to show the service of the Lions Club.

I n 1 9 6 3 , m y s o n Timothy was sponsored by the late Fred Bass, a member of the War Amps, to be honoured and assis ted as “Syd-ney” for the year.

He was fi t ted wi th h i s f i r s t m e c h a n i c a l prosthesis, the first of many over the years, as he grew and developed.

Last Friday, Aug. 16, he celebrated his 57th birthday.

He was born in Uni-v e r s i t y H o s p i t a l i n Saskatoon, Sask. , and on the sixth day, when Tim was examined be-fore being released, a

doctor fel t a lump on h i s t i ny r i g h t t h i g h , which a biopsy, on his ninth day was revealed as bone cancer.

On his 16th day, his surgeon amputated his leg at the hip socket , thus saving his life.

He then suffered a virus infection, which was circulated through t h e a i r - c o n d i t i o n i n g system, in the wound.

By the time that was c l ea red up , Tim was near ly two months of age.

R u t h v i s i t e d h i m night and day to nurse him every four hours, during all that time, six blocks from home. And I drove her in the car. Our lovely neighbours looked after our other three children.

Tim has never had a r e c u r r e n c e o f t h e cancer. He has never looked back, nor have we ever noticed that he has felt sorry for him-self. He has always set very high standards of achievement for h im-se l f and has been an advocate for the under-dog.

He achieved his rank of journeyman in h is trade, which is “cabi-net maker,” plus many other achievements in the labour marketplace.

He has been a world-c lass sk ie r in hand i -capped sports , having performed successfully in the Olympics, twice

in Europe and widely in North America.

Through all this per-sonal activity and ser-v ice , Tim has upheld the highest standards of work and has no regrets that I am aware of.

In Campbel l River, he became the produce manager in a family-owned Food Store and did himself proud. He learned to ride a bike by a strap fastening his left foot to the pedal. He did himself proud in riding motorcycles. He still responsibly and sa fe ly dr ives var ious models of motor vehi-cles , e i ther automatic o r s t anda rd , w i thou t special equipment.

He has been a model as an achiever.

H e a n d h i s w i f e E l a i n e a r e a c t ive i n their church and com-munity. And they have been a g rea t he lp to me, along with the oth-er members of my fam-ily, as I just celebrated my 93rd birthday.

My wife of nearly 69 years recent ly passed away in a good ca re home, f rom Alzheim-e r ’s d i s e a s e . I l i v e alone with some home-care help, courtesy of Veterans Affairs . And my doctor classes me as in perfect health in every respect.

Sincerely,Rev. H.R. (Dick) HuntMaple Ridge, B.C.

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RICHARD FROESE

Independent reporter

To save growing costs and reduced provincial funding, four-day weeks for public schools in Erskine, Botha, Byemoor, Big Valley, and co-operative programming for schools in Castor and Coronation have become under study Clearview School Division.

At its regular meeting Monday, trust-ees reviewed these priorities under the administration action plan.

“We have several action steps that are current and rest run into the fall,” said superintendent John Bailey.

Over the months of October and No-vember, administration will examine the four-day school week, co-operative programming for Gus Wetter and Coro-nation schools, along with other issues such as:

— Report costs of CST programming at Stettler Middle School, William E. Hay Composite High School, Gus Wetter and Coronation School.

— Funding generated by bus route compared to cost per route.

— Report on Stettler town busing and double runs.

More immediate, administration plans to report back to trustees next week with a report on why buses are fuelling up in Bashaw instead of Stettler, a five-year comparison on incoming funding and outgoing expenses for Technology Ever-greening and options to track the tech-nology budget spending.

“We had a couple of case of busses getting refuelling in Bashaw,” Bailey said.

With that, one trustee suggested sug-gested a fuel tank in the northern part of the division.

“Should we get a fuel tank in Donal-da,?” trustee Yvette Cassidy said.

Bailey said that could be considered by administration.

Administration and plans to update the board on a needs assessment study for a joint-use recreation facility in part-nership with the Town of Stettler and County of Stettler in October.

In the longer-term administration will report back to the board on a prior-ity list of bus routes to the counties of Stettler and Paintearth this fall to assist

in efficiency of road clearing and an up-dated report on Stettler town busing in December.

New strategic planJust as students head back to class,

Clearview School Division will also hit the books to re-write an updated board plan with a focus on the progress of pri-orities.

“I question whether the current format is effect,” said Ken Checkel, who chairs the board and led the discussion during the board’s regular meeting Monday.

With that, the board decided on a dif-ferent direction as suggested by a long-time trustee.

“We should focus on what the board is engaged in,” trustee Patty Dittrick said.

While the past plans have emphasized board goals such as student success, quality education, high school comple-tion rates, transportation and teaching issues, trustees agreed with Dittrick that the plan be a document to feature current division issues such as wider open en-gagement and communications with all stakeholders such as the budget process, and change and progress in such issues

as the restructured administration at the Clearview campus.

“These should be part of the plan,” Dittrick said.

Trustees said this would be a more ef-fective measure of progress.

“I think our goals are too big and we should lower them,” Cassidy said.

With local elections in October, the board chair said this will be an ongo-ing process for the trustees of the new board.

“It will take a while to flesh out and it will be a work in progress,” Checkel said.

“This will probably be discussed over the next six months to a year.”

As the nomination day of Sept. 23 ap-proaches, trustees welcomes potential candidates to now get more engaged in the process.

“I hope people who consider to run for school board will come to school board meetings to find out the roles and responsibilities of the board and current issues,” Dittrick said.

The board plan has also been part of the three-year education plan developed and reviewed by the board.

Clearview studies four-day rural school week

Library plans move to temporary locationRICHARD FROESE

Independent reporter

The Stettler Public Library is expected to close its current quar-ters for two months during the Stettler Recreation Centre reno-vations this fall, but library ser-vice is scheduled to continue at a temporary location.

To help clear the shelves, the library hosts a book sale today and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday until 4 p.m.

“We’ve had a weeding project this summer where we are getting rid of a lot of books that haven’t been used that much or damaged,” librarian Mary Zazelenchuk said. The library’s temporary head-quarters are expected to offer ba-sic services, she said.

“When we re-open in the new library, we will have a newer and bigger and better collection of books to better meet the needs of readers and users.”

Items at this week’s sale in-

clude books for adults and chil-dren, covering a variety of sub-jects and fl avours.

Library board chair Jane Skoc-dopole has advised that though a move to a temporary home is im-minent, there won’t be a disrup-tion in library service.

“It will be business as usual in our home, the Stettler Rec Centre, for as long as is feasible,” Skocdo-pole said. “But once construction goes into full swing, we will be moving to a temporary location.

“In this yet-to-be-determined temporary location, we plan to offer a good cross-section of our collection, including DVDs, books, periodicals and e-books. We will also continue supply-ing our usual services, including inter-library loans and, of course, programming.”

At a meeting this Thursday, the library board plans to discuss a temporary location.

“Once that location is selected, we will publicize it on our web-

site and in local media,” Skocdo-pole said.

“SPL staff and its board would like to thank our patrons for their overwhelming support in the past, and we ask for your patience and continued patronage while we’re in our temporary location. Once the renovations are fi nished, and the dust settles, and our collection is back in our new and improved space, we promise the town and county of Stettler the best pos-sible library experience.”

Photos by RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter

SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS — Circle Square Ranch near Halkirk hosted a Summer Fun Day for children last Wednesday at Theresetta Catholic School in Castor.

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STETTLER STEEL WHEEL STAMPEDE

RICHARD FROESE

Independent reporter

Severa l mi l e s tones in local agriculture will be celebrated when the f i f t h a n n u a l S t e t t l e r Steel-Wheel Stampede returns in one week’s t ime over the Labour Day weekend.

“We are very excited about our fifth annual s tampede and a l l the weekend has to offer

th i s yea r,” sa id Tana Nixon, who chairs the event committee of the S t e t t l e r a n d D i s t r i c t Agr icu l tu ra l Soc ie ty, a partner with Stettler R e g i o n a l B o a r d o f Trade and Community Development.

“We have had more posit ive than negative response about the date change , wi th qu i t e a few tel l ing us that as schoo l wi l l be s t a r t -ing the day a f te r the

stampede they will be a round to a t tend th is year, so that makes us hopeful regarding num-bers.”

“A Year of Celebra-tion” is the theme for th is year to mark the fifth anniversary of the modern-day stampede, 100 years of 4-H and the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Cowboy Association.

“We’re looking for a big year and it’s get-t ing pre t ty exc i t ing ,” said Stacey Benjamin, manager of the board of trade.

B e f o r e t h e a c t u a l rodeo events Saturday to Monday, the parade kicks off the weekend Friday at 5 p.m. with p l en ty o f f un i n t he even ing a t t he s t am-pede grounds with a rib cook-off and mounted shoot-out.

New th i s yea r, the r i b c o o k - o f f a t t h e g rounds wi l l p rov ide a special f lavour with res tauran ts and bus i -nesses battling for the best ribs in the region,

judged by the publ ic for just $2.

The mounted shoot-ou t i s se t fo r 4 to 8 p.m. while demonstra-tions of freestyle mo-tocross hits the ground at 6:30 and 8 p.m.

“Adrena l ine i s be -ing offered up on Fri-day with the mounted s h o o t e r s , a n d l o c a l boys Matt Rairdan and Chad Bauman , do ing thei r Frees tyle Moto-c r o s s d e m o ,” N i x o n said.

“We a r e a l so ve ry ex c i t e d a n d l o o k i n g forward to seeing the Polocross demos tha t are going to be part of the rodeo performance this year too.

“We feel that as the Minor Lacrosse Asso-ciation here in Stettler was very popular out of the gate, that many w i l l b e v e r y e n t e r -ta ined and exci ted to see a little example of this fast paced combi-nation sport.

Old-time fun is also on the agenda for Sat-urday and Sunday, with

the tractor pull before the rodeo.

Stampede spectators are in for great enter-taining shows, organiz-ers assure.

“We are more than t h r i l l e d t o h ave A s h C o o p e r , c o m m o n l y k n ow n i n t h e r o d e o world as Crash Cooper, as our rodeo clown and barrelman,” Nixon si-aid.

“CrAsh alone will be great reason to come to the rodeo.”

As the fi f th annual Stettler Stampede, and the 50th anniversary of the sanct ioning asso-c ia t ion, the Canadian Cowboys Associat ion, Nixon sa id the o rga-nizer wanted to bring in the big guns, so to speak, to celebrate.

“Between CrAsh and our rodeo announcer, J o e B r a n i f f , w e a r e pretty pleased.”

A l b e r t a P r a i r i e S t e a m Tr a i n ’s S u n -day a f t e rnoon excur-s i on i s go ing t o pu t t h o s e t r a i n t r a v e l -lers back in town right

before rodeo time.“ We a r e p u m p e d

about the idea that out of towners wi l l th ink Stettler is a great des-tination, even an over-n i g h t d e s t i n a t i o n , i f they want to take in the s team t ra in , the pan-c a ke b r e a k fa s t s , a n d the rodeo events being held down at the exhi-bition grounds,” Nixon said.

T h e a n n u a l f l y - I n b r e a k fa s t a t S t e t t l e r Airport on Labour Day morning, which always gets a good draw, also ties in to the

T h e e n t e r t a i n m e n t in the beer garden on Saturday and Sunday is a l i t t le d i fferent than what we have had in t he pas t , and shou ld make fo r a ve ry fun time and great place to be hanging out on the las t long weekend of the summer.

For spec ta tors , the weekend pass has be-come good value if for those who plan to at-tend more than one day of the rodeo this year, Nixon said.

“ E v e n t s s p o n s o r s h ave b e e n g r e a t a n d support ive as a lways. S o m a n y t h a t h a v e b e e n o n b o a r d s i n c e Year 1, and a few new ones, which is muchly needed and very much appreciated. We thank all of them.

“We have been in the running for Rodeo of the Year in the Cana-dian Cowboys Associa-tion for the last couple of years, so our com-mittee is very proud of t h a t a c c o m p l i s h m e n t for such a young ro-deo.

“We don’t wan t to get too big either that we lo se s igh t o f t he qua l i ty aspec t o f the p r o d u c t i o n , b e c a u s e then what happens also is that the commit tee and volunteers get too drained and lose their pass ion for th is won-derful family oriented sport, and for it’s part in our community and heritage.”

Stettler saddles up for the fifth Wheel

Thanks to local businesses, service clubs, individuals and families, many scholarships will be awarded at Fall Awards. The following scholarships have separate application forms and must be applied for by Aug. 30, 2013.

Application forms are available on-line on the Wm. E. Hay Website (www.wmehay.clearview.ab.ca)

Frontenac IODE (4 @ $500) and Vera Hansen IODE Memorial Scholarships (1 @ $500)Will be awarded to fi ve (5) deserving 2013 graduates of Wm. E. Hay who are enrolled in a fi rst year program at an accredited post-secondary institution.

Williams’ Family Scholarships (1 @ $300)Will be awarded to a student who graduated from Wm. E. Hay and has completed at least one year of a registered apprentice program and is continuing on in this program.

Stettler Music Festival Scholarship (1 @ $500)Will be awarded to a deserving 2012 or 2013 graduate of Wm. E. Hay. He/She MUST have participated in the Stettler Music Festival for at least two years during Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12. Preference will be given to a student who is enrolled in a fi rst year program at an accredited post-secondary institution with a major or minor in a Performing Arts Field.

Lewis Wayne Johnson Scholarship (2 @ $750)Must be a Wm. E. Hay graduate enrolled in any degree program in Agriculture, Business or related fi eld offered at an accredited university in Canada. Must have already completed one year of university study.

REMINDER – FALL AWARDS WILLBE HELD IN THE

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RICHARD FROESE

Independent reporter

Another aging road bridge in the County of Stettler, this one north of Gadsby and Botha, is in line for repair.

At its regular monthly meeting in August, county council approved the project to upgrade a bridge over Big Knife Creek on Township Road 40-0 by Range Road 17-4 for a cost of $221,000.

“We did receive funding of $57,268 from the pro-vincial government for engineering and design before funding from the bridge program was cut,” assistant chief administrative officer Yvette Cassidy told the Independent after the meeting.

Work on the bridge is expected to be complete by the end of the year and get 30 years of service.

During the meeting, administration told council that costs to upgrade bridge has dipped significantly.

“It seems like a lot more reasonable cost than we saw last year when the cost was estimated at $400,000,” chief administrative officer Tim Fox told council.

“Cost of Donalda bridge also came in at $455,000, well below the estimated cost of $800,000.”

Net gain for tennis courtsCouncillors approved a request from Stettler Tennis

Club to contribute $5,000 to help upgrade the tennis courts at Stettler school campus on property owned by Clearview School Division.

Erskine water reservoirWith plans for a major water reservoir for Erskine,

council directed staff to progress to design plans to pre-pare for tenders this fall.

Originally proposed with a building with an octagon shape, council defeated that with a preferred rectangular shape.

Black is Green for reducing wasteEager to reduce waste in the regional landfill, council

heard a brief presentation from a representative of Black is Green, an Australian-based waste treatment company with services in Calgary.

Council plans to further examine this project after municipal elections in October.

THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT NEWS Page A9Wednesday, August 21, 2013

RICHARD FROESE

Independent reporter

Equipped to fight fires in bush areas, a brush rapid attack truck will be added to the Stettler Regional Fire Department next spring.

At its monthly meet-ing in August, County of Stettler council approved recommendation by Fire Chief Mark Dennis to purchase the 2014 Rapid Attack constructed on an F550 regular cab 4X4 for a total of about $172,000, with the chassis from Aspen Ford in Stettler.

“This is a county pur-chase,” Dennis said.

While the bid from Aspen Ford was not the lowest, council preferred to shop at home.

“We need to support our local community and busi-nesses because they sup-port us,” Councillor James Nibourg said.

Geared to battle fires in bush area, the purchase of the BRAT was about $20,000 over budget, with administration directed to take extra funds out of general operating funds or reserves.

Manufactured in the United States, the new durable equipment is sched-uled to arrive in 180 days of order.

“We could probably see this serve the region for about 20 years,’ Dennis said.

While this vehicle will be based in the Town of Stettler fire hall, he said he plans to add a rapid attack truck for Donalda.

County clears snowat airport

Council passed a staff recommendation that the county provide snow-plow-ing services for the Town of Stettler at Stettler Airport, with the service reviewed

annually.This was discussed dur-

ing the regular joint town-council meeting in late July with the excerpt from min-utes.

Stettler Flying Club has opted out of providing daily checks as required, and passed on to the Town of Stettler.

The flying club is com-mitted to mow the grass for another five years.

The town requests that the county assume snow-clearing as a compromise to share costs of operations at the airport.

The current $4,500 annual support the town receives from the county will remain the same.

Stettler fire department gainsnew ‘brush rapid attack truck’

RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter

ON STAGE — Entertainment in the Park at West Stettler Park last week featured children’s entertainer Mary Lambert, who was joined by children (from left) Louise Willis, granddaughter of Alan and Carolyne Willis of Stettler, Josiah Keith of Stettler, Brody Bromley of Stettler, and Jorja Willis. On stage this Wednesday (tonight) are the popular Genuine Cowgirls of Big Valley.

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ROADS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS — Extensive summer construction on Stettler streets continues on 50 Avenue between 52 and 57 streets, 51 Avenue at 49 Street, and 50 Avenue at 46 Street. Such construction throughout town is scheduled to run until at least Oct. 31, crews reported last week.

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JOHN MACNEILIndependent editor

The Stettler Lightning aren’t just turn-ing the calendar for the beginning of a new season.

They believe, too, that they’re turning the corner.

After underachieving last season, los-ing twice as many games as they won in the Heritage Junior Hockey League, the Lightning are shooting for a playoff berth — and more.

With training camp set for next week at the Stettler Recreation Centre, it appears the 20-year-old franchise already has the respect of its peers.

“Everybody outside our team looks at us as being a threat, so we might as well fulfi l their expectations and be a threat,” Lightning coach and general manager Doug Smith said Monday with a chuckle.

Stettler has age on its side.“We’re a very old age-group team this

year, so it’s defi nitely our year to make some hay,” Smith said.

“We’re carrying our full limit of (four) 21-year-olds, and then we also have eight 20-year-olds, so in our league that’s con-sidered a quite-old age group, per se.

“And then we’ve got a lot of good young players down below, so there’s a good core of old, experienced guys and young, talented guys. They walked that walk last year, with 13 or 14 one-goal losses. If we had turned even half of those into wins, we would have been way ahead.”

The Lightning get down to business next Tuesday, with registration at 7 p.m. at the Rec Centre, and on-ice sessions at

7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The tryouts are open.

“We’re still looking for lots of new guys,” Smith said.

“There will be lots of spaces down below to fi ll in — hopefully, with lots of local guys again, so it keeps it a fairly lo-calized team. But the holes we have to fi ll, we’ll try to fi ll them with the best possible guys.

“Anybody locally that we haven’t touched base with, please feel free to come out.”

The Lightning’s overage complement is made up of defenceman Cam Wright and forwards Blake Frechette, Kyler O’Connor and Landon Potter. To qualify

as an overager, players must have played with the team the previous season.

Among the Lightning graduates from last season are defenceman Steve Black-lock and forwards Tyler Bissett, Gavin Brandl and captain Tyson Glazier.

“There’s big leadership shoes to fi ll there,” Smith said. “A couple of guys — one on the blue-line (Blacklock) and one at forward (Glazier) — who had been with this program for four and fi ve years. Those two guys had been through the ropes.

“We have lots of guys capable of be-ing leaders this year, so we’ll ask some guys to step up right off the bat and get it going.

“I think everybody kind of felt that we were that close last year to being a really good hockey club. We just won’t let those chances slip away this year.”

Stettler potentially returns its top eight scorers, including frontrunners O’Connor, Potter, Frechette, Reese Anheliger and Ja-cob Schwarzenberger.

More offensive skill comes from the likes of Wyat Haustein and the Ternes twins, Adam and Scott.

Simon Thieleman, 20, is a workhorse in net and anchors the back end. A couple of other Castor natives, Mark Dietz and Steven Fletcher, are solid defencemen with leadership experience from their cap-taincy days with the midget AA Stettler Legion Blues.

“We’re looking forward to working with a really experienced group,” said Smith, who is going into his sixth season as Stettler’s coach.

“The team is going to be very solid.“Hopefully, for a lot of guys, the con-

fi dence grows and goal-scoring comes

more at ease. It’s not a surprising thing anymore. It’s just something we do.”

Milestone seasonOn a couple of fronts, it’s shaping up to

be a milestone season for the Lightning. It’s not only the team’s 20th anniversary, but it’s also Smith’s 30th year of coach-ing. He plans to make this his last season behind the Lightning bench.

“It’s probably time for some new words to surface,” he said.

Smith has been a constant with the Lightning — much like the Stettler orga-nization has been a staple in the Heritage junior B league.

“Any community that can keep an or-ganization going for 20 years straight and still be involved at that level, it takes a lot of organizing from a lot of people, before our group this year, to get it that far,” he said.

“So it’s going to be a fun time this year. We hope to recognize a lot of people for getting us this far, with lots of good things during the year to celebrate that. We look for a good season.”

On the calendarStettler has four preseason games, in-

cluding home-and-home action against the Mountainview Colts and the Ponoka Stampeders. The Lightning visit Mounta-inview on Sept. 6 and host the Colts on Sept. 7 (8 p.m.). Stettler is at home to Po-noka on Sept. 9 (8 p.m.) and the Lightning visit the Stampeders on Sept. 11.

Stettler begins the regular season Sept. 20 at Three Hills. The Lightning play three road games before their Oct. 5 home-opener against the Banff Bears.

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Houston eyes Stettler return for reunion with Ternes twins

DOUG SMITH: Lightning coach-GM

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Among the veterans returning to the Stettler Lightning for the team’s 20th season are Kyler O’Connor (left), Reese Anheliger and goaltender Simon Thieleman.

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For his fi nal year of high school, Dylan Houston has chemistry on his mind.

He wants to join his hometown Stettler Lightning and rekindle the fi re — chemis-try — he had with his former midget line-mates, twins Adam and Scott Ternes.

“That’s the main reason, pretty well, coming back home, is I want to play with them again,” Houston said Monday, a week before the Lightning open their Heritage Junior Hockey League training camp.

Houston, 17, was a Lightning opponent last season as a rookie with the Three Hills Thrashers in the junior B league.

He also played a handful of games with the junior A Canmore Eagles — and was expected to attend the AJHL team’s train-ing camp, beginning this weekend.

He believes, though, that junior A

can wait until he’s fi nished his studies at William E. Hay Composite High School in Stettler.

“(The Eagles) were pretty interested,” he said. “But I think I might stay home and play Lightning this year with the twins, and stay home for Grade 12.

“I’m thinking that after (high) school, if they’re still interested, I might go back there.”

Houston and Adam Ternes attended Canmore’s spring camp this past spring.

Houston began last season with the Eagles, but ended up in junior B.

“I just came home and I thought I was going to play Lightning, but they already had the twins, and you’re only allowed two 16-year-olds, so I just decided to go (to Three Hills) to play for the year,” said Houston, who was a teammate of Stettler’s Jacob Hamel and Castor’s Michael and Aaron Neumeier with the Thrashers.

Despite his youth, Houston was the fourth-leading scorer with Three Hills,

a .500 team. He netted 10 goals and 24 points in 33 games.

Houston believes his production could have been even greater if he had been play-ing alongside the Ternes brothers. The trio formed a dominant line in minor midget AAA with the 2012 provincial champion Red Deer IROC Chiefs.

Last season, all three of them gained junior experience as young guns among players as old as 21.

The Ternes boys fi nished among the Lightning’s top seven scorers — Adam had seven goals and 23 points in 36 games, while Scott netted nine goals and 17 points in 38 games.

“We had a couple of ice sessions last week, just to scrimmage,” said Houston, who has been working as a landscaper this summer.

“This year should be pretty good for skill, overall.”

Houston said there’s also talk that skilled defenceman Dylan Muhlbach might return

to Stettler’s lineup this season. Muhlbach left the Lightning last winter to play senior at home in Big Valley, while commuting from college in Calgary.

One of Houston’s Three Hills team-mates, Hamel, is another prospect in the mix.

“I think he’s going to try out for Light-ning,” Houston said. “If he makes it, he’s going to stay, but if not, he’s going back to Three Hills.”

Stettler’s training camp runs next Tues-day through Thursday (Aug. 27-29), with on-ice sessions at 7:30 each night. Anyone wanting to try out is asked to register at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Stettler Recreation Centre.

Playing in Stettler represents a home-coming of sorts for Houston, who skat-ed out of town for his midget years in Red Deer and his fi rst junior season at Three Hills.

“It’s going to be nice to be playing for the hometown crowd, fi nally,” he said.

THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT SPORTS Wednesday, August 21, 2013Page B2

STETTLER HOSTS BASEBALL CLINIC Photos by John MacNeil

About 50 young baseball players from central Alberta attended a two-day clinic in Stettler last weekend. A former Stettler resident, Les McTavish of the Vauxhall Academy of Baseball, conducted the camp, with assistance from Stettler Minor Baseball Association coaches.

It’s been a summer to remember for Isaac Lee of Erskine. As part of Team Alberta, Lee earned a fourth-place fi nish at the Canadian Warrior peewee lacrosse championship this month in Whitby, Ont.

In the bronze-medal contest, Alberta lost 8-2 to perennial lacrosse power-house British Columbia.

The team’s fourth-place fi nish was bittersweet for Alberta, which had upset silver-medallist Iroquois in round-robin play.

At the end of round-robin, B.C., Alberta and Iroquois each sported 6-2 records. After a points-for- and-against formula broke the tie, Alberta missed playing in the semifi nals by just three points. Iroquois defeated B.C. to move on to the gold-medal game.

Ontario took home gold.Lee had a strong show-

ing at the national tourna-ment, with two goals and four assists. He was a fi rst-line penalty-killer, and his coaches noted his develop-ment as a defensive player.

Alberta’s game of the tournament was a come-back win over Iroquois, as Lee scored the tying goal.

Lee, Alberta fi nish fourth at lacrosse nationals

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Sales YardsSecure, fenced yards.

Machinery, vehicles, estates, holiday trailers and recreation units.List now to ensure full advertising 403-742-2368.

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

website: www.stettlerauction.ab.caBox 1238, Stettler, AB

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ler Auction Mart

Since 1953

Contributed photo

Isaac Lee of Erskine wore Alberta colours at the peewee nationals in Whitby, Ont.

THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY Page B3Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Clearview Public Schools(Clearview School Division No. 71)

Stettler School

Bus Service

2013 - 2014

Clearview Public Schools will be operating in town busing in the areas of the Grandview/Meadowlands and Emerson Acres/West Stettler Park for the 2013 - 2014 school year.

Parents/Guardians of children in these areas should contact the Transportation Department at the Division Office located on the 2nd Floor, 5031 - 50 Street, Stettler to make arrangements to register. Registrations will be accepted during the weeks of August 19 to 30, 2013. All students must be

registered prior to the start of the school year.

If you require further information place call403-742-3331.

Please note our office will be closed August 28, 2013 all day.

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RVIEW PUBLIC

SCHOOLS

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GARY FJELLGAARDDINNER CONCERTSunday, Sept. 29, 2013

Donalda Community HallAlberta Beef Dinner - 5:30 p.m.

Concert - 7 p.m.Advance tickets only $35.00Limited number of tickets

Phone 403-883-2100Donalda & District Museum

Bridal Shower forTessa Mabbott,

bride-elect ofStefan Kaiser

August 22, 2013 at 7 pmat the home ofSherry Rempel

Everyone welcome!Call 403-742-5157

for directions

CLASS OF 2003HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

August 24, 2013

Cocktails 6:30 p.m.Buffet Dinner 7:00 p.m.

$30 p.p., Kids FreeDance to follow

at Rochan Sands Hall.

For Info, call Jessica Bond1-780-886-3066

BURMAC MECHANICAL JANITOR REQUIRED

Flexible P/T hours. 2 - 3 shifts per week.

Ideal for students.Fax 403-742-1609

Or drop off to6118 50 Ave, Stettler.

AN ALBERTA OILFIELD company is hiring dozer and excavator operators.

Lodging and mealsprovided.

Drug testing required.Call 780-723-5051,

Edson, Alberta.

DISPATCHER POSITION. Calnash Trucking Ltd.

has an immediate opening for a Dispatcher in the

Ponoka Branch.Responsibilities includecoordinating equipment

and personnel for rig moves and service work.

Computer skills and knowledge of the trucking

industry, drilling rigsand oilfield equipment, transportation rules and regulations would be an

asset. Only those selected for an interview will be

contacted. No phone calls please. Submit resume to:

Calnash Trucking Ltd., 6526 - 44 Ave., Ponoka,

AB, T4J 1J8.Fax 403-783-3011. Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com.

Attention:Dispatch Position.

LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR

Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/driversabstract to 403-886-4475

ENVIROEX OILFIELD RENTALS & SALES LTD.

is looking for a Class 1 Driver to join our team.

Oilfield experience isrequired as well as valid safety tickets. We offer a great benefit package as well as a small company

atmosphere.Please fax your resume

and a current driver’sabstract 403-501-0387

FMC TECHNOLOGIESis currently looking for

Wireline Assistantsbased out of our

Blackfalds facility.FMC Technologies is a

diverse international energyservices company that

offers competitive wage/bonusstructure, a 15/6 schedule & a comprehensive benefit package. We are looking forenthusiastic & responsible

individuals with a clean Class 1 or 3 driver’s license.

Experience is an assetbut not a requirement.

Preference will be given to applicants who hold valid

safety tickets.Please reply to this ad

with a current resume anddriver’s abstract by fax

403-885-5894 or in person.

NOW LOCATEDin Drayton Valley.

BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater

Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages,excellent benefits.

Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com.

Phone 780-621-3953.Fax 780-621-3959.

PRODUCTIONTESTING

PERSONNEL REQ’D

Day Supervisors (5- 10yrs experience)

Night Supervisors (2-4yrs experience)

JOIN OUR FASTGROWING TEAM!!

Competitive Wages, Benefits, Retirement and

Saving Plan!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• M u s t b e a b l e t o Provide own work truck

• Leadership and Super-visory skil ls- mentor and train crew

• Strong Computer Skills• Ope ra te 5000ps i -

10,000 psi (sweet and Sour wells)

• Collect Data - pressure,rates, temperatures

• Assist in Rig in and Rig out of equipment

• Trave l to and f rom locations across WesternCanada

REQUIREMENTS:

• Val id 1st A id, H2S, Driver’s License required!

• Mus t be w i l l i ng t o submit pre access fit for duty test, as well as drug and alcohol

• Travel & be away from home for periods of time 21/7

• A b i l i t y t o w o r k i nc h a n g i n g c l i m a t e conditions

website:www.cathedralenergyservices.com

Methods to Apply:HRCanada@

cathedralenergyservices.compnieman@

cathedralenergyservices.comYour application will be kept strictly confidential.

WINCH TRACTOROPERATORS.

Must have experienceoperating a winch.

To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444.

Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail:

H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave.,

Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment

information seeour webpage: www.heoil.com

Zubar Production Services

is currently taking resumes for experienced

Production TestingSupervisor

Night Operators & Assistant Operators Email resume to:

rdzubaroffice@telus.net or fax to (403)346-9420.

Must have all valid tickets.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANTEstablished CGA public

practice firm in Central ABhas a great opportunity

available for an accountantto join our firm. The

successful candidateshould have an accounting

designation and publicpractice experience.

Please e-mail your resumeto TandP_cga@telus.net

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchis currently seeking a Christian Youth

Minister This is a half-time paid

position in Ponoka Alberta.For more information please contact us at

403-783-4141 or see a full ministry description athttp://trinityponoka.ca/

about-us/staff/job-opening/

MOTEL MANAGEMENTrequired for Ponoka, Alberta.We are seeking a positive, capable, entrepreneurial

person or couple withprevious resort

or motel experience.Email resume: Pamela@inntimateinns.com

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

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ComingEvents 52

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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

Janitorial 770

ComingEvents 52

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Oilfield 800 Oilfield 800 Oilfield 800

Personals 60

Clerical 720

Oilfield 800

Professionals 810

Restaurant/Hotel 820

wish kitchen & gift

Bridal RegistryNicole Fenske & Sheldon McCloskey Aug 23Mary Beth Costigan & Brent Wilson Aug 24Amanda Manz & Michael Buck Aug 24Penny Jacobs & Scott Titus Sept 21Cindy Creasey & Steven Brilz Oct 12Joleen Kolla & Nathaniel Donovan Oct 13View registries online www.wishkitchen.comMain Street, Stettler 403.742.8484

WILDROSE FUNDRAISER

PIGROASTWHERE: Big Valley Community HallWHEN: Thursday, August 29TIME: Cocktails 5:30 p.m. Delicious Roast Pig 6:30 p.m.PRICE: $100.00 per plate ($75.00 Tax Receipt)

Pie Auctionto Follow

Several MLAs in attendanceRick Strankman

Kerry TowleRob Anderson

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!

EYE SPY…EYE SPY…EYE SPY…

Come to

One Week Only!August 20th - 25th

10:30a.m. to 12 noon.Kidztown is a fast paced, high energy method of presenting timeless morals and values to children in a way they under-

stand and enjoy! Take Sesame Street© Sunday School and the circus – bring them together and you have Kidztown!

Ages 3 to 10, Parents Welcome

You will fi nd Kidztown at Stettler Community Church on the grass.

5717 50th Ave (behind KFC)

If it rains the show will go inside!!On the 25th there will be a BBQ for everyone

plus a free t-shirt for all the kids in attendance!!

Juggling

Facepainting Unicycling

GamesAUGUST 26TH - 31STAUGUST 26TH - 31ST

On the 31st there will be a BBQ for everyone plus a free t-shirt for all the kids

in attendance!!

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Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

requires a

Part-TimeReceptionist to work 2-3 days/week

with full time responsibilitiesin March and April.

Candidates should be comfortable in an offi ce environment, have goodclient relationship skills, able to multi-task various duties, learn quickly, work well with others and be comfort-able with basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Position will be availableSeptember 1.

To apply, please forward your resumevia fax 403-742-1266,

email jtanner@gkdpca.comin person at 4912 - 51 Street

or mail to P.O. Box 460,Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

Clearview School Division No. 71(Clearview Public Schools)

requires a

SECRETARY/RECEPTIONISTCompetition No. 5552

Clearview School Division is seeking an energetic, experiencedindividual for a Secretarial/Receptionist position at the Wm. E. Hay Composite High School. This will start as a full time position5 days a week from September 3, 2013 on for the success-ful candidate. The hours of work are from 7:45 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday to Friday. This multi-task position includescashier duties, student and public inquiries, various officeresponsibilities and general duties as assigned. Advanced computer skills as well as Quickbooks, Microsoft Word andExcel experience would be an asset. The successful candidate will receive training on student information, accounting andattendance systems.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current criminal record check and child intervention check prior toemployment commencing. Candidates selected for aninterview will be required to supply three references that have agreed to be contacted at the time of the interview. Interestedapplicants are asked to forward their resume quoting competitionnumber to Clearview Public Schools, Attn: Donna Larsen,5031 - 50 Street, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0. Faxes may be sent to (403)742-1388. Applications may also be sent electronically to dlarsen@clearview.ab.ca. This competition will remain open until 12:00 P.M., Monday, August 26, 2013.

We appreciate all applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lisa, Jayda and Jordan Stafford,Marty Taggart and Laren Grove

are asking you to join them in celebrating their parentsAlex and Edna Taggarts

50th Wedding Anniversaryat the Gadsby Community Hall

on Saturday, August 24th, starting at 2:00 p.m.This is a potluck event, so please bring a salad, dessert,

fruit, etc. We have the meat, buns and beverages covered. Mom and Dad have requested no gifts please, just come out and celebrate with them. If you have any questions

about this please do not hesitate to contactLisa at 403-969-5527.

Thanks and hope to see you there.

The Stettler

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The Jean Boehlke family would like to send thank you’s to everyone for all their kind words, hugs, and flowers during our time in the loss of our

wonderful mother!Everyone’s thoughts and prayers meant so much to us. A big thank you to the ladies for the awesome

luncheon for the memorial. You are all wonderful!

Joanne, Deb, Jack, Kathy,Dixie & Karin & families

To everyone who cameto my 80th birthday.

Thanks for the cards,flowers and gifts.

Thanks to the BothaU C W girls for doing

the lunch and my family for the evening supper.

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Anniversaries

Estate Yard Sale For the late

Ron Robinson of Gadsby, AB

Aug. 30, 31 & Sept. 19 a.m. to 7 p.m.

8 miles North of Hwy. 12 on #852 & 1 mile East

& 1 mile North. 5288 International tractor, 8465 Case Baler, Macco 29’ 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer, 2005 Chev Trail Blazer, Portable Honda Generator, drill press, bench grinder, wood splitter, wood chip-per, dump trailers, etc. Lots of hardware, mechanic, carpenter, and farm tools.

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RAMADA INN & SUITES REQUIRES

ROOM ATTENDANTS. Exp. preferred.

Only serious inquiries apply. Rate $13.50/hr.

Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer

or fax 403-342-4433

OUTSIDE SALESPERSON for NAPA Store

in Three Hills, Alberta. Automotive parts/service knowledge required and

sales experience is valuable. Resume to:

dfox@napacanada.com.

DNR Powerline Construction requires

Journeyman/Apprentices/Labourers for various projects in Alberta.

Long term employment. Excellent opportunity for

apprenticeship. Excellent benefit packages. Fax

resume to 403-742-5759 or email: dnrwelding1

@dnrwelding.ca. Attention: Noel. No Phone calls

please. Drug and Alcohol program in effect.

DNR Pressure Welding requires B-Pressure

Welders/Labourers for various projects in Alberta.

Long term employment. Excellent opportunity for apprenticeship. Excellent

benefit packages. Fax resume to 403-742-5759

or email: dnrwelding1@dnrwelding.ca. Attention:

Ryan. No Phone calls please. Drug and Alcohol

program in effect.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, Flagstaff County,

Sedgewick, Alberta. Please contact Kevin

Kinzer at 780-384-4106 or kkinzer@flagstaff.ab.ca.

Competitive salary,benefits & pension plan.

INTERIORHEAVY EQUIPMENT

OPERATOR SCHOOL.No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates.Job board! Funding

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

MESSINGERMeats in Mirror, AB

Req’s EXPERIENCED BUTCHER IMMED.

meat cutting, deboning, sausage making and kill floor work. F/T (45 HRS)

permanent position, $20/hr. Please call Joe

Messinger 403-788-3838

OPENINGS in Alberta areas for Highway

Maintenance Class 1 or 3 Operators. Full-time and

part-time positions available. Fax resume to

Carillion Canada at 780-449-0574 or email:

mcroft@carillionalberta.ca. Positions to start Oct. 15,

2013. Please statewhat position you are

interested in.

Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department:

Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians;

and Labourers. Our Company has an

enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with

advancement for motivated individuals,

and an excellent benefit package. Please forward

resume to hr@petrofield.com or Fax

403 742-5544

SHUNDACONSTRUCTION

Requires Full TimeCarpenters

Carpenters Helpers& Site Foreman

For local work.Competitive Wages

& Benefits.Fax resumes & ref’s to:

403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

SHUNDACONSTRUCTION

Requires Full TimeEquipment OperatorsFor local work.

Competitive Wages& Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to:403-343-1248 or email to:

admin@shunda.ca

TJ LOGGINGof Whitecourt, Alberta

is now taking resumes for 2013 - 2014

logging season.Experienced buncher/skidder/limber/process

operators required.Please fax resume to

780-778-2428.

Well established manufac-turing shop is looking for a 4th Year Apprentice or Journeyman HET

to diagnose/repair Hydrovac Trucks, forklifts, and shop vehicles, as well as test newly built trucks.

Candidate to possess good organizational skills, troubleshooting abilities, and be able to communi-

cate effectively with customers. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environ-ment with an excellent benefit package. Wage

would be commensurate with experience/skills.

Please forward resume to hr@petrofield.com or Fax

403-742-5544.

Clerical 720

Oilfield 800

Oilfield 800

Professionals 810

Restaurant/Hotel 820

Sales &Distributors 830

Trades 850

Oilfield 800

Sales &Distributors 830

Trades 850

Trades 850 Trades 850 Professionals 810

Trades 850

Truckers/Drivers 860

Misc.Help 880

CJ Enterprisesis currently accepting resumes for

the following positions:• WELDERS • LABOURERS • PIPEFITTERS

• SUBCONTRACT CREW TRUCK OPERATORS • SITE SAFETY REPS • SHOP FOREMAN

• APPRENTICE WELDERS (Camp jobs start up September)

• SERVICE MECHANICto work in Stettler shop. Some travel to worksites

to service equipment as needed.

Please fax resume to 403-742-0241

or email to jobs@cjent.ca

Drop off resumes to 4607 - 42 St., Stettler

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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: careers@alliedfab.com

We are currently looking for a 6 month Temporary Part-time/Full-time contract administrative assistant (depending upon applicants) for our Stettler Office (with the possibility of extension of contract upon completion). The successful candidate will provide administrative and clerical support to the operation/production department.

Specifi c Accountabilities: - To ensure that the initial contact with all clients and visitors is

handled in a professional and appropriate manner. - Answer phones in a pleasant, professional and timely

manner. - Contribute to the productivity and efficiency of the office by

providing administrative assistance with spreadsheet, word documents, reports, internal databases, etc.

- Assist and support the production team with special projects as required.

- Participate/arrange group meetings and discussions. - Responsible for weekly production reporting. - Maintain office fi ling system. - Invoice coding.

Qualifi cations: - Previous office experience is preferred. - Profi ciency with Microsoft Excel and internet. - Exposure to the Oil and Gas Industry an asset. - High School Diploma required.

Resumes accepted until noon September 3, 2013.

Please email resume to ken.mcdavid@cnrl.com and

margaret.maron@cnrl.com

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: hr@bearspawpet.comFax: 403-258-3197

Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

Service Rig

Employment Opportunity

Chief Administrative Officer – Seniors Foundation

The Lodges and the setting

East Central Alberta offers relaxed, safe rural living with room to breathe and grow.

With opportunity to locate in Hanna, Oyen or Consort the successful candidate for this challenging/rewarding position will have the fl exibility to enjoy the amenities and lifestyle associated with any one of these small but vibrant rural communities as outlined on their respective websites. The position currently operates out of the administrative offices located in the Oyen Lodge.

The Acadia Foundation manages three recently constructed or reconstructed, modern and spacious seniors’ lodges, a manor and several life leases in East Central Alberta. The facilities are located in the Towns of Hanna and Oyen and the Villages of Consort and Veteran and serve the rural expanse of the Special Areas and the M. D. of Acadia.

The Villages of Youngstown, Cereal and Empress as well as the Hamlet of Acadia Valley lie within that broad rural ranch and farm land area and are also served by the Foundation.

The Mission:

The purpose of the Foundation is to provide affordable room and board for senior citizens who are functionally independent with the assistance available through existing community-based services and who would not otherwise be more appro-priately provided for in a health care facility.

The Successful Candidate:

The Acadia Foundation is looking for a resourceful Administrator with strong com-munication, labour relations and client service skills. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver, a facilitator, a mentor, and an innovative leader with experience in reporting to an elected board or council and administering on their behalf.

He/she should have several years of progressively responsible experience as a manager or assistant in a related setting. A related degree or diploma will be ben-efi cial but not mandatory. Financial and human resource aspects are key areas of responsibility. Equivalencies will be considered.

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) holds a key leadership position in the Foun-dation. Under the authority of and reporting to the Board of Directors, the success-ful candidate will assume complete responsibility for managing the facilities through the Lodge managers and staff, within Foundation policies and regulations.

Compensation will be in the $80 - $100,000 range dependent on qualifi cations and experience with a standard benefi ts package.

The Foundation is willing to consider a contract arrangement rather than salaried employment if that is preferred.

Contact and dates:

Please submit resumes prior to October 1, 2013 to:

Ms. Roxanne StillingsBox 125 Consort, Alberta T0C 1B0Email: rstillings@consort.ca

http://acadiafoundation.com/

GD

KP

Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

is looking for a full time permanent

Accounting Technician The fi rm offers an attractive compen-sation package in a fast-paced environ-ment along with signifi cant fl exibility in scheduling during off peak times and several opportunities for long term advancement within the fi rm.

The ideal candidate would possess an accounting diploma or the equiva-lent in related experience and have the ability to learn new skills while on the job. The successful candidate will be required to assist in the prepara-tion of corporate and personal tax re-turns, fi nancial statements, agricultural subsidy applications and a variety of other client-related services. Position available immediately.

To apply, please forward your resume in confi dence in person, 4912 – 51 Street

or via mail: PO Box 460, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0, fax: 403-742-1266 or

email to Justin Tanner, CA at jtanner@gkdpca.com.

E-mail resumes ton_thorsteinson@prismcorp.net

PrismIntegratedSolutions

Inc.in Forestburg

Is looking to fi ll the following positions:

Journeyman /Apprentice Welders

General Labourerswith Pipefi tting and Metal Prep experience

Wages based on experience.

Competitive benefi t package.

Offi ce AssistantDuties include but not limited to assisting with: - Reception including answering phones,

processing daily mail - Accounts payable - Data entry - Filing - General offi ce duties

Candidate must have excellent communication, customer service and computer skills and be able to work independently. Experience an asset but not necessary.Excellent wages and benefi ts package.

Stettler Sales & Rentals is seeking

F/T Mechanicto service small and medium size equipment. Experience necessary.

Email resume to:darryl@stettlerrentals.comor fax to: 403-742-8777

www.sherritt.com

An opportunity exists at the Paintearth Mine, located between Halkirk & Forestburg, Alberta.

Position Profile: This position reports directly to the Electrical Supervisor. Responsibilities include industrial electrical maintenance, including PLC programming and modern drives. There will be an opportunity to work with high voltage, high power equipment. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will posses an Interprovincial Journeyman Electrician Certificate as well have industrial (oilfield) experience with teck cable, cable tray and PLC terminations. Troubleshooting experience with a willingness to be responsible for results is necessary. Experience with draglines and DC powered equipment is an asset. Sherritt Coal offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and provides the opportunity for personal growth and development.

Closing date: August 26, 2013

Please e-mail or fax your resume and cover letter to Human Resources:

E-mail: careers.PEMSHM@sherrittcoal.com Fax: 403.884.3001

Stettler Dodge isexpanding and we

are hiring!Looking for out-going, professional,

self motivated individuals to join

our sales team.

Flexible pay plans at the leading edge of non-commission sales. Group

benefi ts and RRSP matching program is available. If you are interested in

joining our dynamic dealershipfamily, please send resume to dbenson@stettlerdodge.com or stop by in person and see

Darren Benson.

Truck DriverNeeded Immediately

Long hours, some weekend work, home at night. Clean class 5 minimum required. One ton diesel and 35 foot fl atdeck or cargo trailer provided to haul metal building components throughout Alberta. Professional attitude, personable, fl exible, good problem solving skills, get-it-done work ethic. Forklift experience an asset. Competitive wage commensurate with experience, benefi ts included.

Contact Don @ 403-741-4920 or submit

your résumé to don@mmbi.ca.

– we love what we do and it shows! Metal Buildings INC.

METALEXMetal Buildings

(www.mmbi.ca)is an innovative, family-owned

metal building solution provider,headquartered in Stettler, Alberta.

METALEX erects buildings throughout Alberta and requires dedicated, hard

workers with a knack for problem solving and team work.

Remuneration is above average ($18.00 - $32.00 depending upon experience and performance), ben-efi ts and fl exibility are available.Valid driver’s license necessary.

You must be physically fi t,detail-oriented and comfortable

with construction and hand tools.Resumes emailed only please.

Don@mmbi.ca

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Advertisers in the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Advertisers in the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer full multiple listing services.full multiple listing services.

Stettler’s Best Read Real EstateSection Reaches Buyers and Sellers

Where They Live, Work and Farm

Misc.Help 880

Misc.Help 880

Truckers/Drivers 860

FREIGHTLANDCARRIERS,

a tri-axle air ride flatdeck carrier is looking for

Owner/Operators to runAlberta only or 4 Western Provinces. Average gross

$18 - 20,000/month. 1-800-917-9021

RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake. Openings for

winch tractor, bed truck drivers and swamper’s. Top wages and benefits.

Email resume tom@roncooilfield.ca

or fax. 403-887-4892

Misc.Help 880

BLAIRMORE SOBEYS full-time Baker, full-time

Grocery Manager. Wages negotiable. Benefits

available. Fax resume to Ken 403-562-8985

Misc.Help 880

Misc.Help 880Academic Express

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

FALL START• Community Support

Worker• Women in Trades• Math and Science in

the Trades• GED c lasses days /

evening

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930www.academicexpress.ca

SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper

business? Post yourresume for FREE right

where the publishers are looking. Visit: www.awna.com/

resumes_add.php.

Misc.Help 880

SWAMPERS F/Tneeded immediately for a

fast growing waste &recycling company.

Heavy lifting involved(driver’s helper) position. Reliability essential. Own transportation required.

Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.ca

EmploymentTraining 900

GOVERNMENTOF ALBERTA

HEALTH CARE AIDE CERTIFICATION.

Classes start September 3, 2013 - January 22, 2014.

Visit: www.healthcareaideacademy

or 403-347-4233.Start your career at

The Health Care Aide Academy downtown

Red Deer

Misc.Help 880

EmploymentTraining 900

18006 Alberta Ltd.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:Manager $13.50/hour

Counter Service $11.50/hourBoth are full time positions that require

working shifts between the hours of 5a.m – 9p.m. 7 days a week.

Contact Zina:4 Lake Road, Erskine T0C 1G0

403-742-5151

Erskine Grill

MIDWEST PROPANEMIDWEST PROPANEis currently seeking

Gasfi tter To operate in central Alberta.

Class 3 Drivers license and all relevant

Oilfi eld Safety Certifi cates required.

Please apply with resume to:Midwest Propane

Rimbey, AB. Call: 403 843-8430,

Fax: 403 843-8460 or byemail to:

ken@midwestpropane.ca

Class 1 Drivers & Heavy Duty Mechanic • Oilfi eld Tickets Preferred • Driver’s Abstract • Oilfi eld Experience Preferred • Competitive Wage • Benefi t Package • RRSP Plan

Fax resume to:403-742-6590

Email: stettler@terroco.comor drop off resume at Stettler offi ce

Industries Ltd.

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NOW HIRING!Heavy Highway / Formwork Carpenters

& Night Laborer ProfessionalsTo join Flatiron at our Edmonton Location. Flatiron is one of North America’s fastest growing

heavy civil infrastructure contractors. We have landmark projects across Canada and we have established ourselves as a builder and employer of choice.

Our Edmonton projects will be off ering competitive compensation on a 3-year project.

This is year-round work.Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta and has been

recognized as a 2012 Best Workplace in Canada.Please apply by sending your resume to cmckay@fl atironcorp.com

or fax: 780-454-8970Please indicate in your email which location you are applying to.

www.flatironcorp.com

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MÉTIS YOUTHTRANSITION TO HIGHER LEARNINGMétis youth between the ages of 18 –30. Get the academic upgrading in Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English necessary for admission into a full time post-secondary program in Engineering, Health Sciences or Environmental Sciences. Application Deadline: August 26, 2013.Call: 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

We want to hear from you!

403.742.2395403.742.2395

To view more info on our listing check out www.royallepage.ca/stettler or www.REALTOR.ca

4.10 Ac. Acreage completely upgraded. And move in ready.

$295,000. Call Atie.

CA0019262CA0019262

Nearly new spotless home, w/ dble garage 2 bdrms, 2 baths.

$215,000. Call Norma.

CA0015811CA0015811

Beautiful 1600 sq. ft. home on the beach at Rochon Sands. So many features

and extras. $849,000. Call Brian.

CA0020778CA0020778

Small affordable home in Big Valley newer siding shingles and

windows. $65,000. Call Ross.

Quiet living in this 3 bdrm 1900 sq. ft. bungalow with 12 lots in Gadsby. $94,500. Call Garry.

CA0008055CA0008055

Mobile w/ addition on a 63x110 lot. Priced to sell at

$114,000. Call Atie.

4.99 acres perimeter fence on major traffic route. Total bldg area of

7434 sq. ft. Call Ross for more info.

CA0013279CA0013279

3 bdrm 2 bath mobile on its own lot. Great starter. $88,000. Call Edna.

CA0001271CA0001271 CA0011017CA0011017

CA0001500CA0001500

Lovely 4 level split 2400 sq. ft. fi nished. With brand new shingles. Priced to

sell at $284,000. Call Edna.

CA0011070CA0011070CA0009180CA0009180

3 bdr, 4 level split plenty of room for the family.$249,000. Call Jill.

Affordable home with 5 bdrms, newer windows and upgrades.

$189,000. Call Doug.

CA0011512CA0011512CA327291CA327291

CALL 403-742-3344 (24 hrs.)Call a Central "Team" Sales Associate today for FREE advice or enquiries. LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED CALL 403-742-3344 (24 hrs.)

CENTRALCENTRALCall a Central "Team" Sales Associate today for FREE advice or enquiries.

4701 - 50 STREET, STETTLER

Garry RushtonAssociate

Edna StuartAssociate Broker

Doug RobertsBroker/Owner

Jill FisherAssociate/Owner

Apryl CassidyManager/Owner

Ross ScheerschmidtAssociate

Brian LynnAssociate Broker

Norma LeslieAssociate Broker

Atie TurnbullAssociate

Kyle RamstadAssociate

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CA327291 CA0001500

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CA322327

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CA319970

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NEW NEW NEW

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2008 SRI 20’ x 76’ Mobile Home located in the quiet community of Botha. Perfect

starter home. $179,000. Call Atie.

CA0012877CA0012877

2 bdrm home, perfect for fi rst time home owners. Very clean and well cared for. Large

mature, private lot. $128,000. Call Doug.

CA0019247CA0019247

Need a little getaway place at the lake? Call Brian on this 1000 sq. ft.

cabin at Rochon Sands for $195,000.

CA0013906CA0013906

NEWNEW

4 bdrm home located in South Stettler. Oak cupboards with open kitchen.

$228,000. Call Doug.

Space and elegance. 1736 sq. ft. home. Unique fl oor plan, with extra garage in back. $575,000. Call Jill.

CA0012627CA0012627 CA0021006CA0021006

One of a kind home on the marina at Buffalo View Est. Call Brian for a personal tour of this beautiful home.

CA0013581CA0013581

Nicely landscaped 3 bdrm mobile, garage, deck, vinyl fence on own lot in Botha. $257,000. Call Edna.

CA0011407CA0011407

NEWNEW

New PriceNew Price NEWNEW

FranSnowden

KarenCannady

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

CandorRealty Ltd.

Ph. 403-742-44244908 - 51 Street

TEENAGERS DREAM HOME3Bed/2Bath bungalow offers 2 beds & full bath

in the basement w/large family room, your teenager will be on cloud nine. $259,000.

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING BUNGALOW6 beds/3baths, 1700 sq. ft. & 4.72 acres is perfect.

Add peaceful atmosphere, tranquility & 5 mins from town and you’re in paradise. $439,000.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONEThis 4bed/3bath bungalow is perfect for the

whole family. 15 min from town for mom, large yard for kids & shop for dad. $395,000.

PERFECTLY COZY FAMILY HOMEThis 4 bed/3 bath bungalow is dazzling

w/laminate fl oors throughout the main fl oor, large family room and back yard. $199,000.

IDEAL RETIREMENT ½ DUPLEXThis 2bed/2bath home has everything you need on the main fl oor plus fully fi nished

basement & beautiful back yard. $209,000.

SOUP & SANDWICH ANYONE?Location & business are perfect for main street Stettler. Building renovated 2 yrs. ago, 2 rental

suites above & 2 storefronts. $299,500.

BIG VALLEY

PERFECTLY PRIVATE 20 ACRE PARCELThis 4bed/3bath 1464 sq.ft. bungalow is quality built and full of natural light. With 20 acres the

sky’s the limit, subdivision is allowed. $669,900.

1.5 storey,3 bed/3 bath.

$129,900.

Modular,3 bed/2bath.$180,000.

6 BED EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW The kitchen is bright & open w/vaulted ceiling, oak cabinets, marble counters & hardwood fl oor. The rest of the home is just as spectacular. $499,000.

JAMES DADENSKY

1st Choice Realty

403-742-67474913 - 51 Street

“Each office independently owned & operated”

View Stettler area listings at www.stettlerhomes.com

Re/Max Outstanding agents. Outstanding results!

Payments less than most rent.Mobile on own lot.Deck. Fenced yard.

$139,000.

7.56 Acres 1 mile from town. Mature shelterbelt. Huge home.

Immediate possession.$525,000.

So close to schools. Fresh paint. New fl ooring. Wide open

basement. Double garage. $279,900. Call today!

Double lot 2 blocks to Main Street. 7 bedroom character

home. Many updates. $289,900.

Perfect retirement home. Well cared for bungalow with double garage on quiet street.

$244,500.

Across from the golf course. Huge kitchen. Hot tub. Great for entertaining.$259,900. Don’t wait!

JUSTLISTED

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., StettlerBus.: 403-742-3069 1-888-742-6685

HERE IT IS! – fi rst time home buyers - at an affordable price. Great starter home. Hardwood fl oor in living room. Open family room. Heated garage & fenced back yard.

#CA0016288. $179,900.

GREAT FAMILY HOME - with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, garage, fenced yard, family room with fi replace. Located

in a quiet neighborhood. Near swimming pool, golf course, library, playgrounds. #CA0019592. $224,900.

ACREAGE JUST MINUTES FROM TOWN. 10 acres with large spacious home with 5 bedrooms, lots of pasture for horses,

livestock facilities, serviced sites. Great for horse enthusiasts. Mature shelterbelt. Very private.. #CA0019865. $249,900.

NEW

Close to Schools and a short walk to downtown! Charming 2 storey home features 4 bdrms, 2 baths,

open fl oor plan, hardwood fl ooring, fi replace, oversized single garage with RV parking. #CA319920. $213,900.

Industrial building – great for manufacturing, retail, storage or convert to multiple bays with rental opportunity. Very

reasonably priced. Available immediately. Large shop area, 3 offices, reception and bathroom. #CA0019111. $249,000.

NEW

Elegant, Executive 2 storey Home!~ This home screams pride of ownership! Featuring 3 bdrms, 3 bath, 2 fi replaces, A/C, heated garage. Beyond Beautiful Landscaping! #CA0016355. $389,900.

Buy & Sell#1500 - #1990

Aircraft ..............................1510Antiques & Art ..................1520Auctions ............................1530Bicycles ............................1540Building Supplies ..............1550Business Machines ..........1560Cameras & Accessories ..1570Children’s Items ................1580Clothing ............................1590Computers ........................1600Concert & Event Tickets ..1610Equipment - Misc. ............1620Equipment - Heavy ..........1630Tools ................................1640Farmers’ Market &Food Basket......................1650Firewood ..........................1660Lumber ............................1670Garden Supplies ..............1680Lawn Tractors ..................1690Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700Household Appliances......1710Household Furnishings ....1720TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740Jewellery ..........................1750Kid’s Deals........................1755Misc. For Sale ..................1760Musical Instruments..........1770Music Lessons..................1780Piano & Organs ................1790Office Supplies ................1800Pets & Supplies ................1810Pet Services ....................1820Cats ..................................1830Dogs ................................1840Sports Cards ....................1850Sporting Goods ................1860Collectors’ Items ..............1870Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880Travel Packages ..............1900Wedding Supplies ............1910Recycled Products............1920Wanted to Buy ..................1930Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions 15302-DAY

ANTIQUE AUCTION.August 24 & 25, 11 a.m.

Over 3000 items, furniture, tools, and collectibles.

Meier Auctions at6016 - 72A Ave.,

Edmonton. To consign 780-440-1860

AUCTION SALE.Dispersal for PTI Premium

Camp Services,Spruce Grove, Alberta.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 10 a.m. Check website

for listings:www.rainbowauctions.ca.

Sale conducted by:Rainbow Liquidators and Auctions, Stony Plain,Alberta, 780-968-1000.

COLLECTORCAR AUCTION.

6TH Annual Red DeerFall Finale.

September 20 - 21,Westerner Park.

Last year sold 77%.Only 100 spaces available.

Consign today. 403-396-0304. Toll free

1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; www.egauctions.com.

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 31,

11 a.m.,6016 - 72A Ave.,

Edmonton.Over 150 guns

- Handguns, rifles,shotguns, wildlife mounts,

hunting and fishingequipment. To consign

780-440-1860.

BuildingSupplies 1550LOOKING FOR A SHOP?

Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has

experience, expertise,reliability and great

construction practices.For a free quote,

contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com

METAL ROOFING& SIDING.

Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available

at over 25 AlbertaDistribution Locations.

40 Year Warranty.Call 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS

60% off!20x28, 30x40, 40x62,

45x90, 50x120,60x150, 80x100,

sell for balance owed!Call 1-800-457-2206;

www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Firewood 1660LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging

403-318-4346

LOGSSemi loads of pine, spruce,

tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Misc. forSale 1760

EVERY WATER WELLon earth should have the

patented “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator from

Big Iron Drilling!Why? Save thousands of

lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

Farm CustomWork 2080

OfficeSupplies 1800

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!

Dogs 1840DOGO ARGENTINO

PUPPY.17 week old female.

FCA registered (Argentina).From De La Cocha Kennels.

Ears cropped,first shots. $2500.

Carly, 780-887-6935.

TravelPackages 1900

SNOWBIRDS!Parksville/Qualicum,

Vancouver Island,600 sq. ft., 1 bedroom,

1 bathroom fully furnished new cottage in forestsetting. $975/month,

utilities included. Available October 1/13 - Spring

2014. 250-248-9899 or mawilsonis@shaw.ca

Agricultural#2000 - #2290

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

FarmEquipment 20101997 Case IH 8480field ready Round Baler,

hasn’t been usedfor a few years.

Taking reasonable†offers. Phone†403-883-2381

AERATION HALF CIRCLE perforated duct work 24” system complete, have several sets, 403-728-3535

Horse/StockTrailers 2170HORSE and Stock trailer. Parts and repairs. Axles, brakes, drums, bearings,

spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring.

Pick up & delivery avail.HORSE SHOE TRAILER

MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA

403-884-2173 403-430-0504

Grain, FeedHay 2190

GRAIN BAGZIPPER SYSTEM.

New solution for sealing your grain bags. 100% watertight. One person,

one pass. Re-useable for years. All weather,

all terrain available at:Flaman 1-888-435-2626.

Gem Silage 1-888-552-5505.

Amity Ag 1-800-270-4344; www.grainbagzipper.com

HEATED CANOLAbuying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged oroffgrade grain.

“On Farm Pickup”Westcan Feed & Grain,

1-877-250-5252.

SeedGrain 2200

CERTIFIED NORSTAR WINTER WHEAT

Lyster Farms Ltd.403-742-4456, Stettler AB

For Rent#3000 - #3200

Acreages/Farms ..............3010Houses/Duplexes ............3020Condos/Townhouses........3030Manufactured Homes ......3040Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050Suites ..............................3060Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070Roommates Wanted ........3080Rooms for Rent................3090Motels/Hotels ..................3100Offices ..............................3110Stores/Commercial ..........3120Industrial ..........................3130Warehouse Space............3140Garage Space..................3150Storage Space ................3160Land ................................3170Pasture ............................3180Mobile Lot ........................3190Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent#3250 - #3390

Acreages/Farms ..............3255Houses/Duplexes ............3260Suites ..............................3270Rooms..............................3280Manufactured Homes ......3290Housesitting Wanted ........3300Garage Space..................3310Storage Space ................3320Stores/Commercial ..........3330Office Space ....................3340Industrial ..........................3350Warehouse Space............3360Resorts & Cottages..........3370Pasture/Land....................3380Mobile Lot ........................3390

Houses/Duplexes 3020

3 BEDROOMMOBILE HOME

Available Sept. 1st.References required.

403-742-6631

ALIX 3 bdrms. & full bath on main f loor, part ial ly developed. basement. w/1 finished room & full bath. Fenced-in back yard. N/S, no pets. Call 403-823-0051

NEWLY RENOVATED HOME FOR RENT avail.

immed. 2 bdrm., 1 1/2 bath large yard, garage,

$800/mo.+ utilities $800 d.d. ** RENTED **

PONOKA HOUSE FORRENT. One bedroom mainfloor, fully finished base-ment, 2 full bathrooms, 4 appliances, garage, nice deck, fenced yard. Non-

smokers, no pets. 950/mo. plus utilities.780-481-4682,

(780)554-4235

SMALL 2 bedroom house, White Sands, AB., N/S,

utils. incld, $850/mo. + DD Avail. Immed. 403-741-8707

403-742-3539

Suites 3060L A R G E

One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS

FOR RENTNo pets

Phone Ellen at 403-742-1568

Phone Linda or Ernieat 403-742-5005

2 BDRM. SUITE - Stettler, quiet, MATURE, employed person, n/s, no pets, heat,

water & laundry incld.. $750 + d.d., avail. Sept. 2.

403-742-8912

2 BEDROOMBASEMENT SUITE

utilities included, shared laundry, N/S, N/P, adults

only, Phone 403-742-2409.

2 BEDROOM SUITE IN ADULT BUILDING 30+.

Very quiet & well maintained. No pets, no smoking, $775/mo., $775 d.d., includes heat, water,

1 parking stall.Available immed.

Ken @ 403-350-9243.

FREE UTILITIESincluding satellite TV, internet and laundry! Renovated, cozy 2

bedroom basement suitein central Stettler.

N/S, no pets. RENTED

STETTLER: 1 & 2 bdrm. apt. in quiet adult building, no pets. 403-741-5042

StorageSpace 3160

Industrial 3130

STETTLER MINI

STORAGEHousehold, furniture,business records, etc.

Various sizes. Protectedby security alarm and

fenced and lightedperimeter. Owner:

Reg and Darlene Hunter403-740-9283 or

403-742-3153

MINI STORAGE10X12’ With 5x7 doors.

For quads, snowmobiles, furniture, etc.

Phone: (403)742-9729 DYMY Oilfield Services

Real Estate#4000 - #4190

HousesFor Sale 4020

3 HOUSES, 3 titles, dbl. garage, 3 lots, $300,000

Wayne @ Sutton 403-318-9114

STETTLER: 1100 sq. ft. 3 bdrm., 2 bath, fin. bsmt., dble car garage. $270,000.

obo. 403-741-4278

Bale Hauling & SwathingBale Hauling & SwathingMarketing of Hay and Straw Marketing of Hay and Straw

Will load own truckWill load own truck

David UnruhDavid Unruh Cell 403-323-6787Cell 403-323-6787

Home 403-742-4673Home 403-742-4673

Accounting 1010

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

Box 1595, 4907 - 50 Street,

Stettler AB

info@leschert.net

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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: gchap@gchap.ca

Gitzel KrejciGitzel KrejciDand PetersonDand Peterson

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

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

403-742-4431Toll free

1-877-742-4431e-mail:

gkdpca@gkdpca.comwebsite:

www.gkdpca.com

GG KKPPDD

4814 - 49 Street,Stettler

403-742-5520403-882-3740 (Castor)

Thorogood

Pinches&Certified General Accountants

Automotive 1029

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.

Misc.Services 1290 Misc.

Services 1290

Automotive 1029

Auto Body RepairsAccessories & GraphicsRestoration/Sandblasting

Box Liners

Phone 403-742-1681

www.northstarpaintandbody.com

JT AUTO BODY LTD.

“Serving Stettler & areafor 37 years”

• Complete auto bodyrepair & painting

Call Curt or Rob

Phone 403-742-2869

4606 - 40 St., Stettler

CabinetMakers 1054

TEL: 403-742-6277No. 5. 4707 - 42 Street

Stettler, AB

Cleaning 1070Keen KleanKeen Klean

• CarpetCleaning

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

• Carpet Cleaning• Upholstry Cleaning

• WindowWashing

Contractors 1100

403-742-1330

Buzz AndersenServing Stettler

area over 35 years

-Residential-Commercial

-Farm Buildings-Renovations

LANCE’SConcrete Ltd.

Sidewalks, driveways, shops, patios, garage pads

commercial. Specialized in stamp concrete.

Free Estimates 302-9126

Drafting& Design 1120House Plan DesignHouse Plan DesignSmall CommercialSmall CommercialShop DrawingsShop DrawingsAs BuiltsAs Builts

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

Email: mstahlberg@shaw.ca

Monika Stahlberg

Monika Stahlberg

Drafting Service

Drafting& Design 1120

RAILSIDEDESIGNGALEN WIEBE

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

DRAFTING AND DESIGN

5004 - 48 AVE., STETTLER

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

galen@railsidedesign.com

Eavestroughing1130FINISHING TOUCH EXTERIORS LTD.

5”Continuous Eaves“Gutter Clean” Leaf Protection

Call Barry Harvey

403-742-8838*27 years experience*

Electrical 1150

“If It’s Electrical We Do It”All types of Electrical

Installation &Maintenance

403-742-5111Serving Stettler

& Area since 1978

FurnaceCleaning 1193Stettler Furnace

Cleaning

Qualifi ed and Qualifi ed and ReputableReputable

403-742-3418403-742-3418

Glass Shops 1196HEARTLAND

GLASS• Locks repinned & installed

• Windshields repaired & installed

• Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors

• All your glass & screen needsMain St., Stettler Emergency403-742-2665 403-742-3628

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

Randy Long• Residential• Commercial

• Automotive Needs

403-742-25204607 - 59 St., Stettler

(Beside A & W)

HealthCare 1210

Stettler Eye CareDr. R. TROY NELSON

Comprehensive 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

Misc.Services 1290

HealthCare 1210

Dr. KERRY WONGOptometrist

Stettler, AlbertaBox 1796 Phone 403-742-2998

4806 – 51 Ave., Stettler, AB403-742-EARS(3277)

Open Monday to Friday 9:00a.m to 4:00p.m.

(Closed over lunch & on holidays)

Jacquie Mvula, M.S., R.Aud

Dr. E. LYNESChiropractor

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

403-742-5810 or 403-742-6443

PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEPhysiotherapy, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture Acupuncture & Massage& Massage

“Keeping people in Motion...”

403-742-4533

DR. D.G. BECKLUNDChiropractor

-Gitzel Krejci Building4912 - 51 Street

Stettler, ABOpen Mon. - Sat.

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

LegalServices 1260

LANDMAN REULE LAW OFFICE

4819 - 51 Street

Lori R. ReuleLL. B.

StettlerProfessional

Building

403-742-3411

ANDERSON LAW OFFICE

Brenda Anderson, B.Comm., LL.B.

5002 - 51 Ave., Stettler, AB

Phone 403-742-2529

Fax 403-742-2522

ourlaw2@telus.net

Barristers and SolicitorsAdvocates

2401 Toronto Dominion Sq.Edmonton Centre

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Law Office4910 - 51 Street

Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

Phone: 403-742-4437

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Painters/Decorators1310 Painters/

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Misc.Services 1290

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Plumbing& Heating 1330

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YardCare 1430

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Farms/Land 4070

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Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652;

Greg Cripps - Remax 403-391-2648;

rbauction.com/realestate.

Cottages/ResortProperty 4130

Farms/Land 4070

PublicNotices 6010

ManufacturedHomes 4090

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lots for sale. Suitablefor cabin/house, RV, or in-vestment. Unserviced lots

available for lease. 1-877-623-3990;

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Lots For Sale 4160

THIS WEEK’SEYE SPY WINNER IS

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Stettler Independent to claim your prize!

MortgagesBought/Sold4190

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Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation,

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Transportation#5000-5300

Automotive Services ........5010Antique & Classic Autos ....5020Cars ..................................5030SUV’s................................5040Trucks ..............................5050Heavy Trucks....................5060Vans/Buses ......................5070Motorcycles ......................5080Campers ..........................5090Motorhomes......................51005th Wheels........................5110Holiday Trailers ................5120Tent Trailers ......................5130Utility Trailers ....................5140ATV’s ................................5150Boats & Marine ................5160Snowmobiles ....................5170Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180Auto Wreckers ..................5190Vehicles Wanted ..............5200Car/Truck Rental ..............5210Recreational VehicleRental ..............................5220Trailer Rental ....................5230Misc. Automotive ..............5240RV’s ..................................5300

Cars 5030

2011 VW Diesel Jetta High-line 6 spd. Michelin X-Ice t i res ($1450) $23,450, 67,000 kms. 403-588-6294

Cars 5030 PublicNotices 6010

2007 DODGE CALIBER145,000 km, A/C, P.W., P.L.

Remote Start. GoodCondition. $6000 obo.

403-742-5609

2006 HONDA CIVIC LX2 Door, 84,120 km., original

owner, great condition. Keyless entry, iPod aux. jack, brand new battery.

Asking $11,900.403-302-1138 (Red Deer)

VansBuses 50701989 CHEV grey luxury touring van, seats 8, beau-tiful shape, converts to sleeper, 350 engine, call Jane 403-884-2411 Halkirk

Tires, PartsAcces. 5180

WRECKINGAUTO-TRUCKS.

Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC,

Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge,

diesel, 4x4 stuff.(Lloydminster). Reply

780-875-0270.North-East Recyclers

truck up to 3 tons.

Public Notice#6000

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

LANDS FOR SALE BY TENDERGORDON RENFREE AND DARLENE RENFREE, hereby offer for sale by tender the following briefl y described property subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained in the existing certifi cates of title:

SE 28-37-20 W4, containing 152.33 acres more or less (the “Lands”).

The sale of the Lands is subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned:

1. Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status.

2. Buyer to be responsible for all costs associated with registration. Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T.

3. Tenders will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o’clock noon on Wednesday, September 4th. Tenders should be forwarded to Landman Reule Law Office in a sealed envelope marked “Renfree Tenders”. A certifi ed cheque equal to 5% of the purchase price must accompany the tender.

4. Possession will be granted October 1, 2013 (“Possession Date”), subject to the rights of the existing tenants – lease expires on December 31, 2013.

5. The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certifi ed funds on or before Possession Date.

6. Property taxes to be adjusted as of Possession Date; agricultural lease rentals shall not be adjusted.

7. Surface leases will be assigned to the purchaser as of

Possession Date but surface lease rentals received by the Vendor prior to Possession Date shall not be adjusted.

8. The highest or any tender not necessary accepted. For further information call 1-250-594-3114.

Landman Reule Law OfficeLori R. Reule Barrister & Solicitor4810 – 51 Street, Box 1630Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0

Town of StettlerPUBLIC NOTICE

BYLAW 2041-13Public Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Municipal Council of the Town of Stettler to pass Bylaw 2041-13 “Town ofStettler Municipal Development Plan”.

The Municipal Government Act, Statutes of Alberta, 2000 requires all municipalities with a population of 3,500 or more to prepare and adopt a municipal development plan (MDP). The Act states that an MDP must address such issues as future land use and development in the municipality, the provision of municipal services and facilities, and inter-municipal issues such as future growth areas and theco-ordination of transportation systems and infrastructure.

A copy of Bylaw 2041-13 may be viewed at the Town Offi ce during regular hours of business.

A Public Hearing in the matter of Bylaw 2041-13 will be held at the Council Chambers, Stettler Town Offi ce, 5031 – 50 Street onSeptember 3, 2013 at the hour of 7:30 p.m. when written or oral presentation for or against the bylaw will be received.

Leann GrahamPlanning & Development Services

NOTICE

FARMLAND FOR RENT

THE FOLLOWING noted parcels of land are hereby offered for rent for a period of one year beginning May 1, 2014 and ending April 30, 2015.

First: Meridian 4 Range 21 Township 35 Section 35 Quarter North West Excepting Thereout All Mines and Minerals And the Right to Work the Same Area: 67.2 Hectares (166 Acres) More or Less

Second: The North East Quarter of Section Thirty Five (35) Township Thirty Five (35) Range Twenty One (21) West of the Fourth Meridian Containing 67.2 Hectares (166 Acres)More or Less. Excepting Thereout: A) 0.437 Hectare (1.08 Acres) More or Less, For

Road, as Shown on Road Plan 544CL. B) 0.832 Hectare (2.06 Acres) More or Less for

Road, as Shown on Road Plan 8522317. Excepting Thereout All Mines and Minerals And the Right to Work the Same

Third: Meridian 4 Range 21 Township 35 Section 34 Quarter North East Excepting Thereout All Mines and Minerals Area: 68 Hectares (168 Acres) More or Less

Fourth: Meridian 4 Range 21 Township 35 Section 34 Quarter South West Excepting Thereout All Mines and Minerals Area: 64.7 Hectares (160 Acres) More or Less

ALL TENDERS must be received by the undersigned solicitors by noon on the 4th day of September, 2013, and must be accompanied by a certifi ed cheque or money order in the sum of $1,000.00. No offers will be accepted until the 9th day of September, 2013.

THE HIGHEST OR ANY TENDER WILL NOT NECESSARILY BEACCEPTED.

ANY SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR will be required to pay the balance of the rental by May 1, 2014, and if the full balance of funds is not paid by the said date, the offeror’s deposit shall be forfeited.

Further details may also be obtained from, W. Harry Goughat Schumacher Gough & Company, Barristers and Solicitors, 196 – 3 Avenue W., Box 2800 Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y0 (403) 823-2424

FOR SALE: Just 3 kms. east of Stettler: 443 acres of land with many outbuildings; including a large steel barn, 2 hay shelters, concrete silo, feed mill, feed bins, quonset, machine shed, etc. and an extensive corral system. There are 4 homes on the property. Suitable for commercial purposes.

For further information contactAndries Steegstra 403-391-6260

ROYAL LEPAGE – Lifestyles

LIFESTYLES

Fully up to date 1 &1/2 story year round 1225 sq. ft.

home. Minutes walk to lake this ¾ acre home is beautifully

landscaped and has a 3 season porch.

$334,900.

LAKE VIEW PROPERTY AT BUFFALO LAKE

Call 403-741-6198

Town of StettlerPUBLIC NOTICE

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICENotice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved.

1. No: 2741-2013 Legal Description: Block A, Plan 5834NY Municipal Address: 4402 - 50 Avenue Applicant: Prairie Junction RV Resort Proposed Development: Park Models and Rental Cabins

2. No: 2742-2013 Legal Description: Lot UNIT 44, Plan 9423139 Municipal Address: #9, 6500 - 40 Avenue Applicant: James Patko Proposed Development: Single Family Dwelling with Attached Garage

You may appeal this decision by serving written notice of appeal to the Secretary of the Stettler Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, P.O. Box 280, Stettler, Alberta prior to 4:30 p.m. September 4, 2013. For further information, please phone 403-742-8305.

Leann GrahamPlanning & Development Services

Invitation to Tender

VILLAGE OF BIG VALLEYSewer Line Insulating

Sealed Bids clearly marked “BID FOR VILLAGE OF BIG VALLEY —SEWER LINE INSULATING”

will be received by:

Tagish Engineering Ltd.

G4, 5550 - 45th Street

Red Deer, AB TG4N 1L1

until 2:00:00 p.m. (local time), August 29, 2013.

Copies of the Tender Documents will be available from Tagish Engineering Ltd.

G4, 5550 45th Street, Red Deer, AB on or after August 15, 2013 upon receipt of non-refundable deposit of $50.00 cash or cheque in the name of Tagish Engineering Ltd.

Bids received and not conforming to the foregoing will be returned to the Bidder without consideration. Bids or Bid Amendments received via Facsimile transmission will not be accepted.

Work includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Excavate, supply, Install HI-40 Insulation Over Sanitary Main 250 lin.m.• Excavate, Supply, Install HI-40 Insulation Over Sanitary services 120 lin.m.• Supply, Install Manhole 2 vert.m.• Roadway Reinstatement 480 sq.m• Laneway Reinstatement 620 sq.m• Supply and Place Asphalt Pavement 75mm over trench repair 480 sq.m.

Various other related appurtenances and miscellaneous related works.

There will be a pre-tender meeting held on August 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at on site at the intersection of 2nd Avenue North and Main Street.

The Tender submissions must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the Total of Tender. In lieu of the Bid Bond, a Certifi ed Cheque or an Unconditional, Irrevocable, and Self Renewing Letter of Credit in the above required amount, and from a Schedule 1 Chartered Bank, or Province of Alberta Treasury Branch, submitted with their Bid, will be accepted. Also accompanying the Tenders must be a Consent of Surety, in the amounts as indicated below, submitted with their Bid:

Contract valued at $300,000 or less – 20% Performance and 20% Labour &

Materials (40% total) (if this works for your client)

The Bonds shall be maintained in force for the duration of construction and the longest applicable warranty period, as designated by the Consultant, and shall be in a form approved by the Owner, from a recognized surety company.

In lieu of a Consent to Surety, a commitment in writing will be accepted from a Schedule 1 Chartered Bank or Province of Alberta Treasury Branch, to issue an unconditional, irrevocable, and self renewing letter of credit in the above required amount, and such letter of credit will remain in force for the duration of construction and the longest applicable warranty period. Consideration may be given to partial release of this security during the warranty period at the sole and unfettered discretion of the Owner.

Receipt of an Invitation to Tender and evaluation by the Owner of a bid does not imply that the Tenderer is qualifi ed. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all Tenders or to accept the Tender deemed most advantageous to the interests of the Owner.

The lowest tender or any other tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Tender submissions will only be accepted from bidder`s who have acquired a hardcopy of the Original Tender Document; available only at the offices of Tagish Engineering Ltd.

Inquiries shall be directed to the office of Tagish Engineering Ltd, Red Deer Alberta, telephone (403) 346-7710, Attention: Chad Carmichael, C.E.T. – Project Manager.

Town of StettlerPUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR QUOTESThe Town of Stettler is accepting proposals for the replacement of eight (8) HVAC Rooftop Units at the A.E Kennedy Building located at 5911 – 50 Avenue, Stettler.

Specifi cation packages can be obtained at the Town of Stettler offi ce.

Sealed proposal marked “A.E. Kennedy HVAC Replacement” will be accepted no later than 2:00 p.m. local time August 23, 2013 at The Town of Stettler Offi ce Attention Leann Graham at Box 280, 5031 – 50 Street, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0.

Inquiries and requests for additional information may bedirected to Leann Graham at 403-742-8305.

ADULTS/CHILDRENANONYMOUS

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.For more info Kira & Ian

FCSS, 403-742-2339

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS403-742-3214; 403-742-2966 or 403-742-4271

AL-ANON403-742-0990

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP

403-742-4263; 403-742-8122 or 403-742-4091BEREAVEMENT

SUPPORT GROUP403-742-2337

BIG BROTHERS &BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION

403-742-5437 during business hours

BRIGANTIA PLACE(formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)

780-672-1035CELIAC (Gluten Intolerance)

Brenda 403-742-3067

COCAINE ANONYMOUSPager toll-free (20 sec. response time)

1-403-357-6266COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS

SUPPORT GROUP403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS403-742-4059

HOME SUPPORTSTETTLER & DISTRICT

403-742-6568NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

Hot Line 403-342-1444STETTLER & AREAACQUIRED BRAININJURY SOCIETY

(STABIS)For more information phone

403-742-6456

STETTLER & DISTRICTFOOD BANK SOCIETYKathy Willis - 403-742-4567

Elaine Williams - 403-742-27454820 - 51 StreetSTETTLER

CITIZENS ONPATROL

RCMP office403-742-3382

www.stettlercop.org

STETTLER HANDIBUS403-742-5858

STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM

403-742-2337STETTLER PEOPLE FOR

SUICIDE AWARENESS403-742-2337

STETTLER READ &WRITE OFFICE

403-742-2999

T.O.P.S.(Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Grace – 403-742-0681Vivian – 403-742-3935VICTIM SERVICE

403-741-7841

CONFUSED?GETTING THE RUN AROUND?

CONTACT YOUR INFORMATIONAND REFERRAL CENTRE

Residents of Stettler and the sur-rounding area now have access to this free and confi dential service. It provides information and referral on social agencies, government ser-vices, clubs and organizations, to best suit the caller’s need.

Just Dial - 403-742-1155

CommunitySupport Services

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ENDIANG ENTERPRISE

HALKIRK HERALD RUMSEY RECORD

BOTHA BOOSTER

DONALDA DIARY

By Les and Rosemary Stulberg

Byemoor was a busy place on the weekend and looked like “Trailer City.” More than 100 holiday trailers and count-less visitors descended on the hamlet for the 32-team slo-pitch tournament and fair weekend. Fortunately, beautiful weather prevailed.

The balls games began on Friday night with fantastic fi reworks later that evening.

Pancake breakfasts kicked off both Sat-urday and Sunday.

The parade on Saturday morning had more than 20 entries to please the many spectators that lined the streets. Best over-all parade entry was that of Outlaw Buck-ers rodeo contractors (the Schellenbergs of Endiang).

The Kids’ Carnival on Saturday after-noon was a hit with the younger set with many activities.

Winners of the pie eating contest were: Round 1 – Kingston Brown, Round 2 – Kynan Perry, Round 3 – Billy Hawkins and Mitch Johnston (tie).

More than 50 contestants participated in the sheep riding competition. This was followed by chicken catching and pig catching contests.

The dance and cabaret with music by Domino concluded Saturday.

The slo-pitch fi nals wrapped up on Sun-

day afternoon with the following winners, (team contact in brackets):

A Event: 1. — Dicken’s Cider (Guy Mohn,

Botha)2. — Victorious Secret (Scott MacDon-

ald, Hanna)3. — Almost Heroes (Danny Grover,

Stettler)4. — Bad News Beers (Dan Dodd,

Morrin)B Event:1. — Crude Crew (Gordy Gallagher,

Byemoor)2. — Wacky Wasdals (Kim Wasdal,

Byemoor)3. — Bases Loaded (April McGarva,

Stettler)4. — Cunning Stunts (Lee Borek,

Stettler)C Event:1. — Upper Deckers (Dwight Tucker,

Endiang)2. — Bad Company (Brandi Howard,

Drumheller)3. — Ross’s Rejects (Shane Jackson,

Red Deer)4. — Chicken Hawks (Lee Bischke,

Stettler)D Event:1. — Yishins (Ryan Robbins, Stettler)2. — Under the Infl uence (Sherri

Christofferson, Red Deer)

3. — Red Necks (Dave Nixon, Byemoor)

4. — Pitches Be Crazy (Dylan Hous-ton, Stettler)

Something new this year, was the wheelbarrow races prior to the games. Fastest time (34.12 seconds) by the Yishins team and second went to the Isotopes team (34.83 seconds).

Hats off and thanks to all the organiz-ers and volunteers of the Endmoor com-munity for their hard work in making the event a success once again.

Kent and Tamlin Kobi and their young son Ryley are visiting from Australia for a few weeks. Russ and Linda Kobi hosted a barbecue for family and friends at their farm on Thursday evening for a get-to-gether with their son’s family.

Kent has written a book, “Good Dog Whiskey,” which has just come off the press. He also did all the illustrations for the book. Congratulations Kent and best of luck with sales. Some copies are avail-able at the Byemoor Store.

Happy and Bev Davis are busy packing in preparation for their move to Stettler in the beginning of September. They sold their home-quarter to Jesse and Brittiany Hebert and the rest of their farm was split among other buyers.

Word was received of the passing of Mattie (nee Somerville) Mackay in Cal-

gary on Aug. 14. She was 96. Mattie was the daughter of Endiang pioneers, H.P. and Norma Somerville. Sympathy is extended to the Somerville family.

We welcome Stephanie Long and her two pre-school children to the community. Stephanie is living in the former home of Dave and Luann Buchwitz.

Members of the Walker family attended the wedding of Krista Nelson and Nikola Kurtes at Stettler on Saturday. Krista is the daughter of Norm and Bonnie Nelson and the granddaughter of Mac and Jeanne (nee Walker) Sinclair.

Sullivan Buchwitz was the guest of honour at a sixth-birthday party on Satur-day at the home of his parents Kelly and Bobbi Buchwitz. The little party-goers fi nished the day at the Kids’ Carnival in Byemoor.

Rosemary Stulberg accompanied her parents Bob and Dorothy Diprose to Drumheller on Sunday for the 100th-birth-day celebration of a former neighbour — Alice Wilson.

Keep in mind the next meeting of the Sullivan Lake West Agricultural Society is on Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Endmoor Arena.

Quote of the week: “You know you are getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.” — Bob Hope.

By Dorothy Andersonand Rose Koenraadt

The Halkirk Elks Bull-a-rama has been the pinnacle of the Village’s social ac-tivities for the past 18 years. The quality and variety of the entertainment offered continues to draw partici-pants and spectators from far beyond our communi-ty’s borders. While the Elks continue to feature peren-nial favourites like the bulls and horseback riding, they introduce new attractions to keep the show fresh and lively. This year they have invited a number of vend-ers to display their wares to form a trade show of mostly locally produced merchan-dise. Over the years the event has drawn crowds as large as 1,000, and they are gearing up again for a large turn out. The Bull-a-rama’s ongoing success can be at-tributed to the professional level of competition, the generous support of spon-sors and the hard work and many hours that are donated by our community volun-

teers. All our volunteers deserve a hearty thanks, and a special mention needs to be made of Bob and Maxine Baird, whose expert advice and assistance has proven invaluable over the years. Although prices have been rising all around, the Elks have not changed their price of admission for many years. While making a profi t is not their primary objective, any surplus generated is distrib-uted to local causes such as the Halkirk School, play-ground and Valley Ski Club. Historically they have been fortunate with the weather for this event. So keep your fi ngers crossed and hope that Halkirk is once again favoured with warm, sunny Alberta skies this weekend.

The Johnson, Kent and Evelyn, JD, Sandra and the girls spent the August long weekend in Oosoyos where they met up with Kim, Daryl and girls, Taylor and Drew and with Kandice, Scott and Forbes all from Vancouver. Kandice and the grandchildren returned to the farm for several days

holiday, leaving Thursday after a visit with the cous-ins in Edmonton. Forbes stayed behind to extend his holiday to include a little more farming.

David and Mae Abma from Lacombe and their son Tony and Rebecca Abma from Cyprus were recent visitors with Jan and Rose Koenraadt. Tony and Rebecca are involved with mission work on the Island of Cyprus.

Brandon and Wyatt Kent spent the weekend in Lloy-dminister with their Uncle Greg.

Amber Neilson and brother Shane Neilson re-turned from a trip to see their Uncle Mike and Aunt Brenda in BC while there they also had time to spend with Don Neilson.

Coming up – Aug. 24 - Elks annual Bull-a-rama — Gates open at 2 pm; show starts at 4 pm; Food booth, Beer gardens, Dancing, and Fireworks at dusk. Mark on your calendar the fi rst night for the new bingo season will be on Sept. 5 at 7:30.

By Patty Steen

Have you been enjoying the hot weath-er? It has really helped dry those hay crops. The fi nal numbers are in for the S.T.A.R.S ride down at the TL Bar Ranch. The grand total is $29,977.00! Amazing! This total was derived from $22950.00 in pledges, $875.00 from breakfast, $397.00 from the Poker Rally, $1612.00 from the raffl e, $130.00 from a separate raffl e for a pencil sketch of a horse and rider, $2114.00 from the Silent Auction,$369.00 from the lunch donated by the Richmond family in honor of their father who was a fi rm supporter of the S.T.A.R.S Ride since inception and had passed away recently. The roast beef sup-per, cooked by the Country Cookers, raised $1529.50. In the Adult category of pledges brought in, Ernie Goddard received a belt buckle donated by the Rumsey Ag Society for raising the most pledges of $6830.00 In second place, Lynn Tanner won a metal wall plaque donated by S.T.A.R.S because she brought in $4375.00! In 3rd place was Rosalie MacFarlane who was award for her efforts a set of pommel bags made and donated by Ernie Goddard, she brought to the table the amount of $850.00. Honor-able Mention goes to Casey Staple and Colin Turigan for raising $550.00 and $500.00 respectfully. The oldest rider this year was Marvin Donalay at the energetic age of 85 years old and the youngest rider was Chase Anderson at 4 years old. May they both have many more years to enjoy this wonderful event. Each received a prize donated by Ernie Goddard in memory of Jacqui and Rosalie and John MacFarlane. In the Junior category, which is riders un-der the age of 16, 1st prize goes to Nikki Hiron for raising $1110.00, The second prize went to Chase Anderson, which was a picture frame and $50, he raised a total of $820.00.

Last but not least, the third prize went to Maddie Jensen for raising $485.00. She received a prize of $100 cash which was donated by Heavy Metal Auto Wreckers which she then decided to donate it back to

the S.T.A.R.S organization. Thanks, Mad-die, what a wonderful thing to do. The winners of the Pokers rally hands were 1st place of $122.00 to Moe Trentham, 2nd place of $61 to Larry Macey and third place of $30 to Glenda Haight. The S.T.A.R.S Committee would like to thank the riders for coming and for gathering pledges, the Lynch family for donating the use of the campground for the ride and for leading one of the groups, Robert Sinclair for an-nouncing the day’s events, people and or-ganizations who donated money and silent auction items, the Rumsey Fire Depart-ment for cooking the breakfast, Ray Duft for supplying music during breakfast, Jill Brodie for entertaining us with her dogs and ducks show, the Country Cookers for preparing supper, Nitschkes for supplying the additional portapotties, S.T.A.R.S for setting up their booth and being ready with fi rst aid assistance if necessary, the Lynch and Richmond families for the use of their tents for shade, Every family or business who donated the prizes for the top junior and senior pledge collectors and the items for our raffl e, volunteers who helped in many ways to make this day a success and everyone for coming and supporting the S.T.A.R.S Ride.

On a sadder note, Elaine Johnson called in to let the community know that Freda Potter had passed away. The funeral will be held Friday, August 23 in Innisfail at the Heartland Funeral Home located at 4416-49 street, across from the police station. Anyone wanting to know more is welcome to call Elaine.

The Rumsey Garden Show is just around the corner so keep it in mind. The committee will open the doors for entries on August 27, in the evening and early morning hours of August 28. By 10:00 a.m. the doors will close for a few hours as the judges work their way around the tables. At 4:00 p.m. the doors will open once again to the general public to see all the wonderful exhibits with supper starting at 5:00. Come and join in on the fun with your gardening, baking and arrangements.

By Darlene Tantrum

The museum has had many request on family history of past residents, there are some family his-tory folders created but not near enough if you would like to contribute you can send your information to the museum by email info@donaldamuseum.com, this could contain obituaries, marriage certifi -cates etc. this information would help any genealogist

to collect family history. If you require more infor-mation call Darlene at the museum 403-883-2100. “ Help share your roots”.

The Donalda & District Museum will host a Roast Beef Dinner and concert featuring Gary Fjellgaard and Company, Sunday, September 29th, Dinner at 5:30 pm concert to follow. Advance Tickets by Sep-tember 25th at the Stettler Independent or the Donalda Museum. For more infor-

mation call 403-883-2100, Darlene 403-883-2253 or Marlene 403-883-2381.

Birthday greeting go out to Barbara Hofer, Matthew Barry, Bailey Dietrich, Judy Swaren, Shawn Sutton, Bette - Anne Gillund, Kelti Olson, Gwendolyn Tenny, John White, Carl Kittler, Rhett Norman, Brent Har-tum, Laura Hebbes, Michal Henderson and anyone else celebrating a birthday this week.

Happy Birthday!!

By Louise Bellair

It’s hard to believe summer is almost over again for another year. Where did it go, it goes to fast. About two weeks time school will be going back in full force for the 2013-2014 school year. The fi rst day back will be September 5th, so hopefully everyone had a great summer, and will be enjoying the remainder of the time off.

In about 2 weeks the main camp-sites will be closing up for another year, so make sure you get out and enjoy them while they are still open. Time is going to quickly and there will be no more camp fi res, water activities, camping and enjoy-ing yourself in the great outdoors there. It seems kind of sad to see everything coming to a end there for another year, so make sure you get out and enjoy yourself while you still can for this year.

But on the other hand the Old Time Dance Club will be starting up again. The First day for this upcoming year is sched-uled for Friday September 11th, starting at 7:15 p.m. at the Botha Hall, with the Badlanders entertaining the crowd that evening, so make sure you mark this event on your calenders. This will be a pot luck to, so please bring with you buns/sand-wiches or pastry with you to share.Danc-es are scheduled for the second Friday of each months, and the last Sunday of each month. So the committee are really get-ting excited for the fi rst dance tobe held and everything getting back to normal for another year, and hope everyone can join them the evening of September 11th, and get everything up and rolling again.There are no age limits on these dances so, everyone can come out and enjoy themselves.

Bingo is being held again on Sep-tember 3rd starting at 7:15 p.m. at the Botha Senior Centre. So make sure you make it out that evening for the fun and excitement of the game. Who knows you could be the next big winner. Bingo’s are held every second Tuesday evenings.

Several other activities will be starting up again for another year such as Carpet Bowling every Wednesday after-noons, Floor Curling every Thursday af-ternoons, Quilting, and the Booty Bounce and Cardivascular Hip Hop Classes every Thursdays and the Zumba Classes every Tuesday, so keep your eye open for this

start up dates. Everyone is more than wel-come to come out to any or any of these activities. For the Classes please contact Callie Turigan at 504-741-8408, please.The Community meetings will be starting up really soon to, so if you would like to help out in the community or would like to join the group please contact Lorraine Hankins at 403-742-1155 to fi nd out when their meetings are being held or to fi nd out more information on the Commu-nity. Thank you. Everyone’s help is truly appreciated.

Also Monday September 2nd, hope-fully all the members and Seniors can make it out to their fi rst monthly meet-ings for this upcoming year. starting at 11:30, a.m.This meeting starts out with a Pot Luck fi rst with the meeting to follow right after. So they are asking everyone to bring something to share for the pot luck. All Seniors are very welcome to attend all these meetings they held throughout the year. These meetings are held every fi rst Monday of each month.

Church Services continue for the rest of August and all of September ,Thursday evenings starting at 7p.m. So they would like to see everyone come out and worship with them than.

Elections are coming up quite quickly to again. The date for these elec-tions will be in October, but the nomina-tion will be September 20th. Nominations packages will be available the fi rst week of September so please come out than and get these than. Thank you.

There will be a Village meeting held in September, please check your up-coming newsletters for this date. If you have anything you would like discussed, let the Village Offi ce know and it can be added to the next agenda. Also don’t for-get to keep in mind the Raise the Roof Fundraiser activity which takes place on September 28th, with the Domino Band entertaining the crowd that day. So make sure you come out for a great day, that day.

Before I go, don’t forget to go to the Botha Senior Centre every Wednes-day Morning at 10a.m. and join your friends and neighbours for a fresh hot cup of coffee with them. They have a really relaxing,enjoyable time, and would love to see everyone join them. So make sure you don’t mess out.

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By Paulette Heer

It’s once again time for the community to come together and remember our veterans and pioneers as we attend the 83rd annual Decora-tion Day service at the Omega Cemetery on Sunday, August 25. There will be coffee and donuts following the service.

Prior to this the heritage Society is holding it’s fopurth annual pancake brunch from 11 am to 1 pm at the church building.

Eleanor Dahlgren celebrated her birthday starting with Bill and joyce hansel and son Larry in the morning with birthday cake and coffee. Then in the evening Frank took Elea-nor to the Tasty Wok where she was surprised with eighteen family members there including the new baby. On Tuesday daughter Brenda and her four grandchildren came, staying un-til Sunday.

Percy and Paulette Heer headed to Airdrie last weekend to visit Annette Green and Pau-lette’s cousin Jack Green who in there. An-nette took Percy and paulette out for supper at Killarney’s for Percy’s birthday.

Velvet Nickerson had a busy week. Brian and Kayla Freestone (Fred’s niece) from Leth-bridge and four month old Dreven visited on Thursday while staying with mareena Davits and Tammy Fleck in Stettler. On Saturday a trip to Red Deer and Kin Kanyon Park where Velvet’s niece Jenny Bigney celebrated her birthday with about twenty family members. While there they said goodbye to nephew Da-vid and Jamie Crowley who are off to the Cay-men’s to live.Twenty six people came to Gad-sby Saturday night to try their luck at bingo. The loonie pot remains with $97 plus for next month.

Granddaughter Carla James and her three

kids from Drayton Valley spent a few days with grandparents Bill and Joyce Hansel.

And on Friday evening daughter Mary Lou and Stan Botting and their family; Ryan and Leila and family, Jeff and Kathy, Natasha all stopped in for coffee on their way home from Stettler where they took in the steam train ex-cursion.

Congratulations to the following families: to Hally and Kendra Walgenbach on the birth of their girl, Mia Jade in the Stettler Hospital on July 28. She weighed seven pounds, seven ounces. Proud grandparents are Neal and Lor-na Walgenbach of Gadsby and Peter and Ruby Miller of Forestburn. Great Grandparents are Eleanor and Frank Dahlgren.

And to Travis and Alisha Quance on the arrival of their girl, Layna Lee on July 25, in Stettler Hospital. She weighed six pounds fif-teen ounces. Proud grandparents are Dwight and Iva Lee Quance of Gadsby and Sandra and Jeff Coleman of Stettler. Great Grandpar-ents Marlene Borne and Yvonne Coleman.

To Adam and Holly Heier of Gadsby, a boy, Dane Adam on July 22 (along with the Royal baby)! Born in the Stettler Hospital. A brother for Huck, he weighed seven pounds fourteen ounces. Proud grandfather, George Heier and great grandmother Helene Heier. Visiting Helene, Adam and Holly this past week is Adam’s sister Stephanie and her baby Henry from Black Diamond. Husban Ben stayed home where they too suffered damage from the June floods.

Enjoying the new title of grandparents are Carol (Bowdige) and Lawrence Muhlbach with the arrival of two new grandbabies: daughter Leanne and Scott Cressman on June 26, a boy, Cameron Robert in the Rockyview hospital in Calgary (born there due to the flooding in the

area). He weighed eight pounds twelve ounc-es. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Linda Cressman of DeWinton, Alberta (previously of Gadsby).

And on August 1, son Larry and Andrea Muhlbach had a baby girl, Stella Rena, at the Stettler Hospital. She weighed seven pounds eleven ounces. Maternal grandparents are Heintz and Sylvia Oswald of Stettler. (Moth-ers and babies and grandma Carol are all do-ing well!)

Gloria Diegel, along with Deanna and girls, Richelle and family and Ybiett and fam-ily spent a family fun camp out week at Gull Lake, returning home Tuesday. While there they enjoyed swimming, campfire, visiting with friends and lots of laughter.

Bill and Joyce Hansel were recently in West-lock where Bill played ball for the Summer Games. They were there Thursday through Sunday. Some days were great weather and some very cold ones.

Percy and Paulette Heer mixed business with pleasure with a trip to Medicine hat on the weekend. They spend the weekend with Percy’s uncle Alvin and Rose Shearer. Join-ing them for supper Saturday night were their daughter Kendra, her son Nolan and his three year old daughter Chloe (4 generations). Per-cy and Paulette returned home late Monday.

A correction from last week’s article: I should have written “Vivian Hulley has moved her Art Gallery, Hulley’s Hideaway” to her BIG VALLEY home half a block north of the Big Valley post office (watch for her signs around town)”.

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By Linda Stillinger

Summer 2013 has passed by much too quickly, but it’s been a lot of fun for us here at the Big Valley Municipal Library. Our summer pro-gramming has been a great success. During July and August, we have been offer-ing two separate children’s programs in our attempt to provide some engaging ac-tivities for the children of our community.

Beginning in July, we offered our popular “Kids Only” computer clubs every Friday and Saturday, invit-ing youngsters to spend time with their friends, playing games and improving their computer skills in a fun, su-pervised atmosphere.

The Summer Reading Club took place Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Thanks to the enthusiasm and creativity of this year’s Summer Students, Abby Tizzard and Danielle Anna-ble; we were able to provide an entertaining place for the children of our commu-nity to spend the summer months. Abby and Danielle delivered a variety of en-gaging activities including creative crafts and games along with some interesting books. With only two weeks left of this summer season, we encourage area parents to bring their children to the Library on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to join in the fun.

We would like to extend a very special thank you to Abby and Danielle for all their hard work. We could not have done any of this without you. Thank you to the Big Valley Municipal Library Board, the Friends of the Big Valley Library Society and our dedicated volunteers for their marvel-ous support, and to the TD Bank Group, the Toronto Public Library and Library and Archives Canada for supporting literacy in Cana-da by offering the TD Sum-mer Reading Club every summer to Canadian chil-dren across the nation.

Contributing to the suc-cess of our programs are the many parents who encour-age their children’s involve-ment in our Library. Thank you for allowing us to spend the summer with your chil-dren.

After the summer break, the Big Valley Drop In Cen-tre will resume regularly scheduled activities at the beginning of September. Weekly Drop In Crib begins on Sunday, Sept. 1 even though it is a long week-end. The fi rst meeting and pot luck lunch of the season will be on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 12 noon, and the ever popular community Pan-cake Suppers are scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 7. The Big Valley Drop In Centre would like to thank all the volunteers who came out to work at their casino.

After many years of re-porting Big Valley news and the notices of our upcoming events to the Stettler Radio Station, (broadcast each Fri-day morning as, “TALK OF THE TOWN FROM BIG VALLEY”), we are sad to have to announce that Mr. Allan Johnson has resigned his volunteer position due to health reasons. His hard work and dedication pro-moting Big Valley over the years has been greatly ap-preciated by us all. Allan is “one in a million” and we thank him for all he does for this community. We also owe a big thanks to Muhl-bach Electric for sponsoring this program for decades.

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