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Today’s kids are surrounded by electronics from an early age, with strollers being outfitted with iPad holders and schools working to incorporate new technology into their curricu-lum.
But on Family Day, kids at the Stettler Recreation Centre had the chance to play the old-fash-ioned way — getting up to their elbows in slime, for instance, or learning how to catapult foam blocks across the room.
Jeff Johnson, an Iowa-based expert in early childhood educa-tion, said these hands-on experi-
ences have much more to offer kids than an hour or two spent with a video game or a tablet.
“When you fingerpaint, you feel purple running off and drip-ping on your elbows,” he ex-plained. “It’s a much deeper and richer sensory experience.”
Jeff and his wife, Tasha, were featured guests at an event co-hosted by the Town of Stettler and the Evergreen Parent Link Centre on Monday, Feb. 16.
In the morning, Jeff gave a presentation targeted at teach-ers and other caregivers, based around the following theme: “Play is in the child, not the toy.”
During his talk, he discussed the benefits of child-led play,
in which kids are encouraged to pursue their own interests and learn through playing, rather than pushing academics on them at an early age.
In the afternoon, kids were in-vited to do just that, as the John-sons set up several rooms filled with activities.
There was the messy room, in which kids could play with mix-tures of different materials — like canisters filled with Alka-Seltzer and water, which would burst open when combined together — or make a painting with a variety of brushes, includ-ing a cordless drill with a paint-soaked rubber glove wrapped around the end.
In another room, kids were invited to explore and play with different machines and loose parts, including a small wooden catapult. There was duct tape, cardboard rolls, PVC pipe, pool noodles — all kinds of ingredi-ents for what Jeff called “hands-on, child-led play.”
“Every kid that walks in here does something different with them,” said Jeff. “They’re also learning all kinds of skills that they’re going to need later on.”
He explained that part of his philosophy is to encourage adults to “step back and let the kids do the leading.”
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HYC taking roadtrip to the ’50s with vintage carDonation honours dedicated HYC volunteers
Stacey LavallieINDEPENDENT REPORTER
This year’s show-stopper item at June’s Awesome Auction is a first for the Heartland Youth Center (HYC), one that has set the theme for the event and had
the organization looking back at its past.
The theme this year is the 1950s, and the HYC intends to take people back on a road-trip to the post Second World War decade courtesy of a 1956 Pontiac Laurentian, the first car the
youth centre has ever had on the block.
This particular vintage car is nostalgic not only because of its age, but be-cause of who it once be-longed to: the late Lloyd Smith.
Smith became involved with the youth centre more than two decades ago at the insistence of a neighbour-hood boy, Charlie Thur-ston.
“We were going to hold a rummage sale to raise mon-ey,” recalled Winnie Bis-sett, director of the youth centre. She was fairly new in her career with the cen-tre when she met Smith.
“Charlie comes to me and says, ‘I think I know someone who has stuff he can donate,’” Bissett re-calls. “Later that day this fellow shows up with a truck full of stuff. He drops it off and comes back with two more truck loads of just stuff.”
After dropping off the
first load of items for the sale, Smith stopped to speak with Bissett about the youth centre and what purpose it served, and from that discussion bloomed not just a personal friend-ship between Bissett and Smith, but a long-lasting attachment for the youth centre as well.
Smith’s primary involve-ment in the centre was through the annual Bowl for Kids event, where teams would raise pledges for the youth centre.
“He said he wanted one solid thing to be involved in,” Bissett said, adding that he picked Bowl for Kids.
During the near two-de-cades of bowling fundrais-ing, Smith raised roughly $72,000 for the youth cen-tre. The event was rechris-tened Lloyd’s Bowl for Kids several years ago to recognize Smith’s contri-
butions through Bowl for Kids.
Even though Lloyd’s been gone for more than a decade, he’s still giving to the youth centre, though.
When he passed away, he had collected “stuff,” Bissett noted.
“He was a collector,” she recalled with a laugh.
A lot of that stuff found its way to children who had grown up in the youth cen-tre and had become friends with the Smiths, a couple who had never been able to have children of their own.
“Lloyd really wanted children,” Bissett said. “He ended up having hundreds through the youth centre.”
One of those adopted youngsters, the very one who introduced him to Bis-sett and the youth centre, went on to become a suc-cessful engineer.
As Thurston aged out of the programs, he remained
involved as a volunteer with HYC until his job had him move away to the southern United States.
When Smith passed away, he bequeathed one of his cars – the 1956 Pon-tiac – to Thurston. Because he didn’t live locally, Thur-ston put the car in storage, all with the hopes of being able to drive it someday.
As the years stretched on, though, and his job sent him all over the world – Thurston’s now working on a job in China – being able to take the dust cov-er off the car and drive it around seemed to be less and less likely.
The pressure to do some-thing with that car – a car Smith had willed to Thur-ston to enjoy – continued to build until one day, Thur-ston sat down at his com-puter and wrote an email to Bissett.
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Lloyd Smith, left, and Charlie Thurston stand with the 1956 Pontiac Laurentian that will be the show-stopper item at this year’s Awesome Auction. Thurston, as a teenager, was the person to get Smith involved in HYC. When Smith passed away, he left the car to Thurston, who donated it this year to HYC for the auction.
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Independent NEWSWednesday, February 18, 2015 The Stettler Independent Page 3
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Stacey LavallieINDEPENDENT REPORTER
Police are warning people to be vigilant after the province has been hit by several door-to-door, tele-phone and Internet scams, including one which targeted a Stettler resident.
These scams frequently target high-risk individuals like seniors or those with reduced mental capac-ity, but that doesn’t mean scammers don’t try to take a bite out of busi-nesses either.
Recently, the Stettler Board of Trade sent out a warning advising local businesses to be on their guard after receiving a report about a scam where employees would receive phone calls from an individual claim-ing to be from the company that ser-vices their printing and photocopying equipment. They ask for the make and model of their equipment, and then send large and expensive pack-ages of toner to the business.
In larger businesses these scams often go unnoticed, with the invoice simply paid off, the Board of Trade’s email warned.
For one Stettler resident, the scam took another turn. Advised that she was a lucky winner, she gave out her personal information before realiz-ing that she was being duped. It was only when the caller began asking for money to be sent that the resident realized the call wasn’t above board and hung up and called police.Never pay to play
You don’t have to pay to take part in a raffle or sweepstakes, explain po-lice. If you receive emails or phone calls saying that you’ve won money, but you need to send money to cover charges, it’s not legitimate.
Scams are designed to play on emo-tions like excitement and fear; they ramp up these feelings so caution is thrown to the wind, which is how people fall victim to scams they’d normally never fall for, according to
the Anti-Fraud Centre.Many people choose to not report
being defrauded simply because of the embarrassment of falling victim to what is, in hindsight, very obvi-ously a ploy, the centre notes, but encourages victims to step forward regardless.
By the numbersStatistics by the Canadian Anti-
Fraud centre show that in 2014, 14,355 people reported being vic-timized by a scam, and lost a total of $73,432,904.71. Of that significant amount, roughly $69 million was lost by Canadians.
It’s a lucrative business for scam-mers, who the year before pulled in a reported $59.5 million from victims.
This is only the tip of the iceberg as well, with these numbers being reported to the anti-fraud centre. It doesn’t consider the amount lost by individuals who don’t report, or who are victimized in other countries.
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The Johnsons spent de-cades working as child care providers in both centre- and home-based settings. They have written several books about early childhood education and now tour as speakers, toymakers and advocates for both children and caregivers.
Jeff said last fall they were “on the road for 11 weeks straight,” logging 25,000 miles, while this fall they are scheduled to tour Australia and New Zealand.
In addition to the John-sons’ activities, most of the Rec Centre was open for families to enjoy, beginning with bouncy castles set up in the lobby.
Both rinks were open for skating, shinny and painting on the ice, while multiple tables of crafts and a photo booth were available on the second floor. Families could have their pictures taken and then decorate a custom frame to hold the photo.
Tish Tunney, manager of community programming for the Evergreen Parent Link Centre, said they had co-sponsored the event in part to raise awareness of the services they offer.
The centre is part of a pro-vincial network designed to offer accessible, affordable programs and resources for families with children under the age of six.
“We’re really happy to see the turnout,” said Tun-
ney, noting that they saw in excess of 250 people at-tend the event, and that the
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Parents who drive their children west to Red Deer or south to Drumheller for gymnastics lessons may be able to stay closer to home next fall thanks to the work of a dedicated core of volunteers.
Town of Stettler councillor Karen Sernecky and a handful of other vol-unteers have been working for the past several months to create a local gym-nastics association, which is now in its final stages of forming as a non-profit.
As a non-profit, Sernecky explained, the association would be able to apply for sports grants funding.
The association has its eyes on sev-eral sources for equipment for the new local gymnastics area, and have been keeping their eyes peeled for a coach, but before either can be secured it must find a place to set up shop.
“Ideally, we’re wanting a place where we can leave it set up,” Ser-necky explained, adding that ceiling height has added difficulties in finding a place. “The old seniors’ drop-in cen-tre (would have been good), except the
ceilings are too low.”Sernecky said that for a venue to be
suitable it requires at least 18-foot high ceilings at a minimum.
“An old garage bay would be ideal,” Sernecky said. “We don’t want to be having to take (the equipment) down every day. It’d require too many vol-unteers.”
So while the association has several potential sources for equipment, it’s held off purchasing it until a place to put it is absolutely certain.
The need for an association came out of the exhaustion felt by families travelling weekly (or even more than weekly) to Red Deer and Drumheller. Sernecky estimates at least 50 kids from Stettler are in gymnastics in Red Deer alone, and that doesn’t take into consideration some of the other sur-rounding communities which would be able to consider gymnastics in Stettler a more viable opportunity.
“I’ve heard Drumheller come up as another destination,” Sernecky said, noting that some of the more southern communities in the county, like By-
emoor or Big Valley, may be sending children there since it’s about the same distance to Drumheller as it would be to Red Deer.
What type of gymnastics being taught at the Stettler association’s na-scent gym would depend on the coach, but the drive is to start with athletic gymnastics – the bars, balance beam, pommel horse and vaulting fall under this consideration.
Rhythmic gymnasics, which in-cludes the use of a ball, trampoline, and ribbons would be nice to offer, but isn’t the drive of the association.
With such a strong dance presence in Stettler, Sernecky said she has no doubt rhythmic gymnastics would find a foot-ing in the community, but she’s loath to compete with the local dance studios as well.
“At the latest, we’re hoping to have (a location and programs) up and run-ning by September,” Sernecky ex-plained, but also said there was hope that everything could be in place to of-fer some shorter summer programs as well.
Stacey LavallieINDEPENDENT REPORTER
Two controversial by-laws affecting proper-ties on the south shore of Buffalo Lake passed first reading at county council on Feb. 11, and will now go to a public hearing be-fore a second reading.
The changes to the land appeared on the agenda as one bylaw, but eventually was divided into two at the request of council.
The original bylaw would see the county sell off part of its buffer between the lakeshore right-of-way, which is owned by the province, and the adjacent lots. The land would be sold to the owner of the adjacent lot, while the remaining coun-ty land would be rezoned as environmental reserve.
A 2005 ruling in a law-suit brought against the county by the adjacent landowners prevented the county from changing the zoning of the buffer property from a municipal reserve (MR) to an envi-
ronmental reserve (ER). However, the county ex-amined the ruling and noted that under the Mu-nicipal Government Act (MGA), the ruling only applies to subdivisions. Since the land is not a subdivision, nor is the re-zoning part of a sub-division plan, the land is governed by another part of the act which is not affected by the rul-ing in the lawsuit. Fur-thermore, since 2005, the government has released guidelines for municipali-ties regarding the buffer zones between the shore right-of-way and adjacent properties. The current buffer zone, which is 12 metres, will be reduced to six if the bylaw passes its second and third reading. Both buffer zones are now well below the recom-mended size put forth by the province.
The sell-off of portions of the buffer land was nec-essary due to encroach-ments – property built on the property line or clear-
ly over it, explained Johan van der Bank, director of planning and development at the county.
In some cases, the own-ers had contacted the county, which had al-lowed the encroachments. In other cases, the owners had simply encroached, possibly because they had seen their neighbours (who had obtained per-mission), do so.
When the owners said they had permission, van der Bank said the county tracked down former em-ployees to confirm the story as nothing had been left in writing, and had found it to be true.
The encroachments would be covered by the land sold, leaving the county with a six-metre stretch of buffer land be-tween the lakefront lots and the right-of-way. Properties in this buffer zone or on the right-of-way will need to be re-moved, van der Bank ex-plained.
Council was split on
the original bylaw, with three councillors – Ernie and Joe Gendre and Dave Grover – believing the by-law needed to go ahead as written. The three said they believed that split-ting the bylaw in half, one to allow for the selling of the land and the second to allow for the rezoning, would only set the county back – one would pass (the land sale) but the oth-er would not (the chang-ing of the reserve type).
Councillors James Ni-bourg, Greggory Jackson and Les Stulberg dis-agreed, and proposed a motion to split the bylaw. With the vote divided 3-3, reeve Wayne Nixon’s vote to split the bylaw into two decided the matter.
Staff quickly prepared the two new bylaws so they could be voted on at the meeting, and all but Grover passed the bylaws through first reading.
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The county voted to conduct a geotechnical study of its new property, expecting the results to be needed in the future as it prepares to build its new facilities.
The guideline process for the initial request for proposal (RFP) for the new town facilities also came up at council, with council voting to support van der Bank’s outline.
The process would see interested parties submit a very loose proposal – without the intense, time-consuming planning nec-essary of a final product. From these less-detailed proposals, the county would select a handful, which would then be in-vited to be submitted as full proposals. From those, the county would select the contractor.
The county is also look-ing at setting a default land value for property in the county to help with
speeding various process-es. Assessments take time and that can hold up the whole process. By declar-ing a county land value, the owner and potential buyers will have a choice to accept the land value or bring in an assessor to provide a more accurate land value. With certain parts of the county be-ing more in-demand than others, there was some concern from councillors, but since the bylaw al-lows for the land value to be assessed and modified by the county, and could potentially see the county land values be area repre-sentative (i.e. Land values in Byemoor are not the same as in Erskine), the bylaw passed.
The County of Stettler is celebrating its sixth de-cade this year and is doing so with an open house at the county offices on June 18. While the planned events for the day have not been hammered out in specific detail, the date has now been set.
‘Hot-button’ Buffalo Lake bylaws pass first reading
continued from page 2Thurston wrote that he
felt terrible leaving the car in storage, where all it did was sit and collect dust. Smith had willed it to him to be driven – Smith had driven all of his collected vehicles, enjoying the whole experience the entire time – and Thurston felt if he couldn’t drive it, he should pass the experience on to another.
“‘If I’m not driving it, he’d want me to give it to you,’” Thurston told Bis-sett.
And so, Thurston, who brought Smith into the HYC fold through a rum-mage sale, came full circle and donated the car to the organization, which this year will auction it off.
The car will be on display
at the Red Deer swap meet on May 1-2 at the West-erner Grounds, and then on display at Stettler GM from May 3 until June 5. On the sixth, the car will be at the Stettler Community Centre for the Awesome Auction.
In the 17 years Smith raised pledges in the Bowl for Kids event, he only missed one year, due to a family matter that had him out of town. Despite not being there to bowl, he sent in his pledges and had someone bowl in his place – and just like then, even though Smith can’t be at the event, he’s making sure that everyone knows he cares about his adoptive family by sending someone to bring in his donations for him.
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Joel van der VeenINDEPENDENT REPORTER
During his concert at William E. Hay Compos-ite High School last week, Robb Nash said he and his band had collected a total of 277 suicide notes from students and others who have seen their shows.
Frequently, students who were considering suicide beforehand will hand their notes to Nash and his band-mates, after hearing their message and choosing to commit to a new direction in their lives.
After his visit to Stettler, Nash said the total now comes to 278.
Wherever he and his band go, he said, they find teens are dealing with the same kinds of issues, from bullying and substance abuse to self-harm and thoughts of suicide.
“The issues are so con-sistent,” he told the Inde-pendent. “Every school seems to ask us to touch on all these things.”
Nash dealt with these is-sues and others during his show in the gym at Wil-liam E. Hay on Wednes-day, Feb. 11, when he and his band performed before a crowd of more than 900 middle school and high school students.
Formerly the lead singer of Live on Arrival, Nash and his band now perform hundreds of shows per year in schools, prisons, deten-tion centres and at native reserves across the country.
They have reached a combined total of more than 985,000 people through the shows, which are performed at no charge. Nash and his band depend on sponsorship to continue their efforts.
Their message to young people is to “make today count,” and to inspire them to discover their gifts and their potential, rather than focusing on their failings or struggles.
“Things don’t happen for a reason, but they happen with potential,” Nash ex-plained. “What we try to do is share the stories of peo-ple finding their strength.”
At age 17, Nash, a native of small-town Manitoba, was in a head-on collision with a semi truck, fractur-ing his skull. His heart stopped beating and he was pronounced dead at the scene, but somehow his pulse returned and he sur-vived.
A long recovery process followed, during which Nash faced multiple physi-cal and emotional chal-lenges. Ultimately, he came through the ordeal with a new philosophy, but he said it wasn’t the acci-dent that made the differ-ence. Rather, it was his de-cision to stop living just for himself and to seek a new purpose.
He and his band, Live on Arrival, rose to fame in the mid-2000s with awards and multiple radio hits, but Nash later decided to leave his record contract behind and concentrate on sharing his story.
This was his second visit to Stettler, following a concert for the students of Stettler Middle School last year.
William E. Hay princi-pal Norbert Baharally said Nash’s presentation was well received by the audi-ence, which included stu-dents from Byemoor, Big Valley, Donalda and Ers-kine.
“There’s lots of things
that I think they connect with,” he said. “I think he hit home with a lot of kids.”
Middle school princi-pal Sharon Fischer echoed those sentiments, saying, “He’s got a very power-ful message . . . I really do think he connected well with the kids.”
Canalta Hotels manager Brandi Page, whose com-pany is one of Nash’s spon-sors, was in the audience. She said she has seen him on stage seven times.
Peter Barron, superinten-dent for Clearview Public Schools, was also in atten-
dance, and mentioned the concert during the division board meeting the next day, noting how students were “moved and delighted” by the presentation.
Grade 12 student Katie Monaghan was invited to join Nash on stage, singing a duet on Adele’s “Roll-ing in the Deep.” Nash had asked the staff to select one of the students to sing with him, and he and Monaghan ran through the song short-ly before the show.
She said she has per-formed with the Grace-notes choir and continues
to write songs on her own, and added that she hopes to continue with music as she pursues her education.
“I’m glad it’s over be-cause I get really nervous,” she said after the concert, adding that she enjoyed performing with the band and that Adele is her favou-rite singer.
Baharally acknowledged that the issues Nash spoke about, including suicide and self-harm, are present in Stettler as in other com-munities, saying, “It’s real . . . it happens.”
Nash said many youth struggle with feelings of insignificance, explaining that they want to lead lives that matter. Often, he add-ed, they’re looking at the adults around them, “and they’re going, ‘There’s got to be more to life than this.’”
Following his perfor-mance at William E. Hay, Nash also visited schools in Coronation and Consort. He said the size of the audi-ence can vary greatly, from a handful of kids gathered in a prison to thousands in a high school gym.
Asked if schools have become more aware of the struggles their students face, Nash said that many have, while others have a
long way to go.“I think they’ve been
forced to, because so many schools have been faced with tragedy,” he said.
In reaching out to kids, Nash said that being real with them has been essen-tial: “Kids can see that it’s genuine . . . People in gen-eral can smell B.S. a mile away.”
Nash said that he finds encouragement in hearing the stories of young people who overcome their chal-lenges, and in passing them on to his audiences. Af-ter his visit to Stettler last week, he had another one to remember.
After his show, he and his bandmates hung around in the school gym for a couple of hours, talking to anyone who wanted to talk.
Nash said he was ap-proached by one girl who said she saw his show in Stettler last time around and was encouraged to stop abusing drugs and harming herself.
“She’s crying . . . she said, ‘I saw you a year ago and I’ve been clean for a year,’” said Nash. “That means the world to me.”
For more info on Robb and his work, or to down-load a sampling of his songs, visit robbnash.com.
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When George Orwell wrote his “1984”, whether he envisioned the level of intrusion that gov-ernments can achieve into their citizens’ lives in 2015, we have no way of knowing.
But as of 2015, even if we are not commandeered by remote control radio or TV instructions as depicted in the film version of the novel, it is certain that the infor-mation that our governments have about us is beyond what we might want to believe.
Let’s face it, much of the infor-mation we are giving away our-selves by subscribing to social media sites, exposing a lot of our private lives to anybody and ev-erybody who may want to have a sneak peek at it.
But what is at play in the digital world may be a lot more sinister than collecting information vol-untarily given away on Facebook, Instgram, Twitter etc.
A Reuters report published just last Monday (http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/17/
u s - u s a - c y b e r s p y i n g - i d U S K -BN0LK1QV20150217) says the digital intelligence gathering arm of the US government, the Nation-al Security Agency, has been hid-ing spying software in the remote corners of hard drives even before they are installed in millions of personal computers, thereby en-suring access to the digital devices before they are owned by indi-viduals and ability to activate the software whenever and wherever they want.
That is, an innocent e mail you may have received or sent to a family member, friend or rela-tive can be accessed at any time if the NSA feels like scanning your computer for whatever reason, or without a reason.
Some former NSA employees interviewed for the Reuters re-port confirm that various versions of the software have been in use since 2001.
This is a disturbing wake up call, not that it was not known how NSA used all kinds of tech-
niques and technologies to spy on individuals, including leaders of countries allied to the US. After the leaks by Edward Snowden in 2013, the world had come to real-ize how much the US intelligence had intruded to so many areas that it shouldn’t have.
But it now appears that the spy-ing software has been in use for almost 15 years and in that period, countless of social and political upheavals have cost many lives and billions and billions of dol-lars in losses in financial collapses and created mayhem all over the world.
Was the NSA in a position to prevent, preempt or even help soften the impact of so many trag-edies that occurred, let alone in other countries, in the US?
Over the period mentioned, there were many incidents that cost many lives in our southern neighbour. But leave everything aside, was the NSA unable to detect and prevent the financial meltdown of 2008, which caused
a massive collapse in the global economy. Probably yes, because the cyber security firm, which dis-closed the scope of NSA spying using hard drives said it had also identified that the software was used to collect information from personal computers of bankers worldwide.
George Orwell also wrote the “Animal Farm”, a novel, in which the portrait of an egalitarian so-ciety slowly changes with some equal members of the society be-coming “more equal” than others and ultimately turning into ruth-less rulers.
Is this a case of the omens fore-told in Orwell novels coming in full circle: A “big brother” state functioning to serve the “more equal“ members of the society by seeing and knowing everything but not acting when the less equals might suffer huge losses while elites like bankers just get richer with the support of their govern-ments?
– Mustafa Eric
Over the past year there have been seminars and workshops all deliberating on the agricultural labour shortage. Part of these talk-fests concern restrictions to the Temporary Foreign Workers Program and the lure of jobs in the energy industry. It isn’t just the primary production sector that is impacted, the pro-cessing sector mainly meat production is also affected, although that’s been an on-going problem for many years.
One notes that many of the meetings involve ways to entice workers with indi-rect incentives even giving technical titles to farm jobs to make them look more prestigious. It would seem that at many of these events excruciating exercises are being carried out to avoid the obvious. Its one of those obvious matters that everyone knows about but doesn’t want to mention. The energy sector knows exactly what that matter is and uses it quite successful-ly. To attract workers they simply pay more and pro-vide better benefits. Unless the agriculture sector can match that reality, attract-ing and keeping employees
will always be a problem.To make matters worse
some sectors of agricul-ture fight any changes to benefits that could make attracting workers a lot easier. I cite the ag indus-try’s outright opposition to providing their workers with mandatory Workers Compensation and Occu-pational Health Standards. Those benefits are expected in any job outside of agri-culture. It doesn’t take a ge-nius to figure out that if two jobs are equal, the one with mandatory workers’ rights programs would be pref-erable. The counter argu-ment is that ag employers can’t afford those programs and resent the paperwork and government oversight. Well the consequence is clear – you will have a la-bour shortage problem.
It’s been noted that there is a smaller pool of rural young people available to work farm jobs. That’s the result of a declining birth-rate and farm consolidation that sees fewer farm fami-lies. The irony has been the desire of parents to educate their children so they have better employment options than working in agriculture. All of those factors have
had a particular impact on medium sized farms where economic viability has been difficult. The point being that a once reliable source of trained farm employees has slowly disappeared. For farm kids it’s always been a sellers’ market. Most employers know that any farm-raised young per-son is much more reliable, more versatile, and a lot more clever at getting work done than any city-bred kid. They also understand the work-ethic and are ambi-tious; I would suggest that you would be hard pressed to find a farm-kid of work-ing age that is unemployed even in bad times. No won-der ag employers are hav-ing a problem with farm labour.
Governments try to help with programs that fa-cilitate the recruitment of
foreign farm labour. An international ag student ex-change program has been in place for decades, and spe-cific temporary ag worker programs are in place with Mexico and Caribbean countries for many years. The federal temporary for-eign workers program has been particularly beneficial to the greenhouse and meat processing sectors. Unfor-tunately that program has become restrictive due to a political response to abuse in the fast food sector.
So what’s an ag employ-er to do, well there is some knowledge to be gained from the myriad farm la-bour seminars and work-shops, at least you would find out where you stand in the scheme of the over-all labour market. There is the option of using labour recruitment agencies and
companies. But you may have to offer some basic benefits to get some re-cruits. You may have to look in the mirror – agricul-ture is a small industry in many ways – your particu-lar operation over the years may have accumulated a bad reputation from a work-er perspective. The grape-vine is full of farm workers’ horror stories whether they are fact or fiction. Recog-nizing and changing a bad reputation may be an ag employer’s biggest hurdle.
For those that assume that recent layoffs in the oil patch will resolve ag labour shortages – that’s a short-erm pipe dream at best. Those folks have tasted the high life and would be gone with the next energy indus-try upturn and job offer.
In the end farm labour shortages could be ad-dressed through simple competition – offer simi-lar benefits to the rest of the labour market. Throw in unique benefits like a pickup truck, free beef and provide for actual vacations and time off. Farm workers are no different than any-one else – in the end they just want what anyone else wants and gets.
Full circle of Orwellian omens?Is the “big brother” state using intelligence for the few?
Ag labour has its challenges
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WILL VERBOVEN
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Joel van der VeenINDEPENDENT REPORTER
Erskine’s playschool children gave their hearts a solid workout just in time for Valentine’s Day with a morning full of games that got them moving all over.
The school hosted its sec-ond annual Love our Heart Olympics on Friday, Feb. 13, an event organized by playschool supervisor Dar-lene Philpot and the Grade 6 students.
“We’re loving our hearts,” said Philpot, ex-plaining that the event is a departure from traditional Valentine’s Day activities.
As February is Heart and Stroke Month, it seemed like an ideal time to invite the kids to get active and have fun doing it, she said.
The playschool kids tak-ing part in the games were joined by Grade 1 students, serving in something of a mentorship role.
The Grade 6 kids helped organize the games, most of which were held in the gym. These included a triathlon, bobsledding on wheeled platforms, speed skating and figure skating — both done without actual skates, of course.
Ball hockey was also set up in an adjacent hallway, where kids were divided into teams and challenged each other using mini sticks.
“I plan to keep it a tra-dition for as long as I am here,” said Philpot, adding that helping to organize the games gave the Grade 6 students “their first taste of responsibility.”
The games were followed by a medal ceremony, in which competitors were awarded paper medallions adorned with chocolate hearts. Healthy snacks were also served, including fresh fruit and veggies, granola and chocolate milk.
“I have a feeling we’re going to have a lot of tuck-ered children this after-noon,” Philpot observed.
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A group of students attempts a manouevre in the “figure skating” event during the Love our Heart Olympics held at Erskine School on Friday, Feb. 13. Darlene Philpot and the Grade 6 students organized the games for the pre-kindergarten and Grade 1 children.
Ross HelgetonFAITH & REFLECTION
With respect to Canada’s abortion laws and recent ruling with respect to euthanasia, (both of which I feel uncomfortable with) I feel compelled to write about the nature and worth of man.
Mankind’s historical record is dark, its current ac-tivities are dubious and its future is doubtful. Our lives are comparatively short, our strength is limited (trees outlive us and many animals can overpower us), and reflecting upon our existence within an expansive cos-mos, we are miniscule. Yet, it is clear in Scripture that God places a distinctive and high value on man.
To begin with, unlike any other creature, man is creat-ed in the image of God (Genesis 1:26, 27). Controversy surrounds what exactly is meant by this, but most would agree that it has essentially to do with the fact that man can acquire knowledge, think rationally, develop lan-guage and verbally articulate the same, discern between right and wrong, build community through relationships and possesses an innate propensity for creativity. There is, (in spite of often being obscured by incidents, indi-viduals and circumstances) a basic dignity about man that other creatures in the world do not possess. And perhaps most notably, humanity senses that life has pur-pose (and seeks for this purpose) and typically, com-mensurate with this search, feels the need to worship.
Clearly, from a biblical perspective, man is the crowning glory of God’s creation and has been granted dominion and governance over all that has been created. Holding this lofty view of mankind should have a sig-nificant impact upon how we view life...from concep-tion to completion!
Greek philosopher and mathematician Plato, de-fined humans as, “featherless, biped animals”. He was applauded for this description. However, his contem-porary, Diogenes the skeptic plucked a chicken and brought it into the lecture hall saying, “Here is Plato’s human!”
Sadly, man’s worth, even within religious circles can sometimes be viewed prejudicially. Years ago, during the hippie era, a pastor burdened for the flower chil-dren, began an inner-city ministry to them. He affec-tionately viewed those he was working with as a group of disenfranchised young kids with great needs and a history of addictions. He loved them, taught them and brought them into a relationship with Jesus Christ and into the church.
One day, an influential member of the church asked, “How are you making out with the hippies, those long-haired pathetic, sad looking specimens you’ve been meeting with? They look to me like someone the cat dragged in!” The pastor responded, “These aren’t speci-mens, they are children of God! They look to me like someone the Shepherd brought home!”
The nature and worth of man must be foundational to how we view life, death...and euthanasia. Until next week then...
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The Halkirk seniors hosted 12 teams from Big Valley, Stettler, Botha, Galahad, Castor, Endi-ang/Byemoor and locally for a Valentine’s Day floor curling tournament on Thursday. When the last game had ended and the last rock was thrown, the top team was a rink from Castor, though ev-eryone took home a prize.
The junior high stu-dents from Mother Te-resa joined with the Cas-tor schools, traveling to Coronation on Feb. 12 to listen to motivational speaker Robb Nash, who related his personal jour-ney using the power of music.
While still in high school, Nash was a pas-senger in a serious auto accident and was pro-nounced dead by first responders. Not so, as paramedics discovered en route to hospital. After a difficult recovery with physical and emotional scars, he started a band “Live on Arrival” with Ryan Richley and Jonny Holliday on drums. Robb is the lead singer. They made a few hit records, but then decided to share his philosophy with the youth in schools across Canada. He speaks to students from 150 schools each year and he chooses the difficult topics: bul-lying, addiction, self harm, suicide and the consequences of stupid
decisions. It’s a powerful message.
Four junior high stu-dents, Devon Johnson, Cale Neufeld, Natalie Shilling and Trey McGili-vray entered the CARA curling playoffs in Ers-kine on Thursday. They won one and lost two games, which was pretty good.
We send birthday greet-ings out to Jason Cordel of Daysland, who celebrated the big 40 on Valentine’s Day. Family members gathered to surprise him with cake at noon.
The school and staff welcome Kimberly Fath as their new custodian. Kim is also the janitor at the community hall.
Elementary students from grades 1 through 6 will go skating in Castor every Thursday morning while the junior high take Home Economy classes.
Greg and Laura Kent entered an ice-fishing derby at Little Fish Lake, near Battleford, Sk. on Saturday. Unfortunately, they were both unsuccess-ful in winning any prizes, the big one being a pon-toon boat. They did, how-ever, get caught in a big snowstorm.
Rick and Laura Kent re-turned home Friday, hav-ing spent a few days en-joying the warm weather along with the sights and sounds of Las Vegas.
Coming up: March 4 to 7 – Men’s and la-dies ice curling bonspiel, phone JD or Sandra at 884 – 2250 to enter a team or a participant.
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Winter has been brief once again this past week with the warm weather rolling in on the weekend and promising to stay for the week. This may determine the cancel-ation of the Poker Rally that was scheduled for this coming Satur-day. Unless it snows a foot during the week, I will venture to say that the snowmobiles will have to re-main parked.
The women’s bonspiel was suc-cessfully concluded on Saturday with some good games. The win-ners are as follows: In the A event, Julie Primrose’s team won over her sister’s, Katie Primrose’s team to
take first and second respectively. Third place went to Tracey Co-veney’s team with fourth going to Joanne Schinnar. In the B event, first went to Dawn Wright’s team bumping Jill Holowath’s team into second place. Third in the B event went to Leah Watts team and fourth went to Norah Watts. In the C event, Marj Kiemele beat out Caro-lin Schofer for first place. Third in the C event went to Betty Primrose and Carol Wilkins walked away with fourth spot. Well done to all the curlers who came and enjoyed the week, the Ag Society appreci-ates your commitment to the great game of curling.
Next up on the Ag Society’s cal-
endar will be the mixed doubles curling weekend. If you haven’t participated in this event before, it is a twist on the traditional game with only two curlers per team, one male, and one female. You play a shortened game with only six ends and you can choose whether to sweep the rock or not. To find out more about this fun event give Brooks and Jackie Watts a call at 403-368-2357.
The 4-H Beef Club held their speak-offs on Tuesday night with great results. Each and every child who spoke did so with practice and ease. All in all, they were very professional sounding, so it was a difficult job for us judges to come
up with a winner. The winners of the juniors were 1st to Ryley Map-pin, 2nd to Zoe Avramenko and 3rd to Blake Stoneman. In the in-termediate category, 1st went to Amanda Holowath, 2nd went to Corbyn Stoneman and 3rd went to Noel Kiemele. Then in the seniors group, 1st went to Lowell Nel-son, 2nd went to Mickey Johnson and 3rd went to Jordan Ferguson. There are 15 members in the club this year with five members in the juniors, five in the intermediate group, four in the seniors and one cleaver (underage member).
The Historical Society would like to remind everyone who hasn’t submitted their family story to
please do as soon as you can, re-member the deadline is June 30, but with spring approaching and the busy season of calving start-ing up, it may be best to get it done now. You can send in your story to Rumsey Historical Society, Box 62, Rumsey AB, T0J 2Y0 or [email protected].
I will give you a riddle to share for the week:
Always old, sometimes new. Never sad but sometimes blue, never empty, sometimes full. Nev-er pushes, always pulls. What am I?
The Moon.Enjoy and have a good week.
Speakers of 4-H beef club looked very professional
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There is a new im-provement in the Botha Hall now, which has been added just recently. They have just finished paint-ing it fresh. For rental of this hall please contact Shaun Derr at 403-742-4811.
In the very near fu-ture, before the weather warms up too much, the BCC Committee is plan-ning on hosting a Hazel Davidson Family Skate Day, so please keep your
eyes open for notices. The committee wants to honor Hazel Davidson for all her hard work that she did while on the com-mittee and her dedication to the arena. They plan to place a plaque in her memory that day to so please watch for this.
The BCC Commit-tee will be presenting two awards at the Stet-tler Community Service Awards the evening of Feb. 27, which is com-ing up soon. Tickets are available at the County of Stettler office, so pick them up soon. For any more questions, please contact Lorraine Hankins at 403-742-3937.
Quilting takes place Monday, Feb 28, starting at 9:30 a.m. So hopefully you can join the ladies
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make sure you come to the Botha Hall at 1:30 p.m. to enjoy a great time at their St. Patrick’s Dance and dance to the music from the Black Velvet Band. The committee would appreciate it if everyone who attends would bring either buns/sandwiches, salads or dessert with you to share at the pooled lun-cheon held at 5 p.m.To find out the entrance fees to these dances or more
information about up-coming dances, please contact Doug Haustein at 403-742-3994 or John Blonski at 403-574-2197.
Join the Bingo group the evening of March 3, at 7:15 p.m. for another great game of Bingo. Who knows you could be the next big winner. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Don’t forget to join your friends at the Bo-tha Seniors’ Centre every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for a great visit over a cup or
two of fresh hot coffee. They would love to see everyone out.
Then that same after-noon starting at 1 p.m. and every Thursday at 1 p.m., join in on a game of floor curling with the group.
At the Botha School, come out to their library at 7 p.m. tomorrow eve-ning for their school council meeting. Every-one is invited to attend.
In Mrs. Maxwell’s class they are having fun in reading and writing materials.
The Grade 2s are read-ing about sharks while the Grade 3s are studying the oceans.
Then every Thursday for the rest of this month and in March, they will be playing broomball in
PE, so please don’t forget your helmets.
Mrs. Hoeskstia’s class is doing some fun activi-ties, which was creative patterning out a heart quilt. The week of Feb 9, they worked on Silly Monster Keepsakes box-es, which sound exciting.
The Scientists in Grade 1 and Kindergartens have almost completed a study of the senses and are moving into a unit called Building.
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Independent SPORTSWednesday, February 18, 2015 The Stettler Independent Page 13
Joel van der VeenINDEPENDENT REPORTER
A win over Wetaskiwin gave Stettler’s junior varsi-ty girls the consolation title in a basketball tournament held over the weekend.
The JV girls from Wil-liam E. Hay Composite High School traveled to Wetaskiwin to compete in the tournament, held Fri-day, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14.
After losing to Leduc in their opening game on Friday, the team defeated Spruce Grove on Saturday morning, with coach Kim Poapst crediting them with skillful passing.
They then faced their tournament hosts in the consolation final, winning 53-47. Poapst noted that the teams had also faced off in Stettler’s season opener in December, in
which Wetaskiwin won 65-33.
“They ran the offense very well and passed very well,” she said of Satur-day’s game, noting that their challengers suffered in relying too much on cer-tain key players.
The game also saw five Stettler players score seven or more points. The team had a total of 39 foul shots and scored on 18 of them, a 46 per cent success rate.
The JV girls hosted Red Deer’s Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School on Wednesday, Feb. 11, losing 44-41 in a hard-fought match.
Despite the loss, Poapst
said she was pleased with the girls’ efforts against a much larger school.
“They’re listening well, they’re trying hard,” she said, noting that they strug-gled against the visitors’ zone defense. “It’s not lack of effort . . . That’s some of the best ball we’ve played as far as defense.”
Sydney Poapst was the top scorer in that game with 16 points, while Hai-ley Loeppky and Megan Kobi scored six points each.
Kim Poapst said the team will likely challenge the Stettler senior girls to an exhibition game in the coming weeks to keep
them active on the court between now and playoffs. She said the JV girls were likely looking at a fifth-place berth in playoffs. JV boys
Stettler’s junior varsity boys also hosted Lindsay Thurber on Feb. 11, losing 87-27 in a blowout match for the visiting team.
Surveying the wreckage, assistant coach Rachelle Campeau acknowledged that it was a tough game but a helpful opportunity for her team.
“It gives them an op-portunity to see a speedier game,” she said. “We got to try a couple of new de-fenses, we got to try our
press break against an ac-tual press.”
Tyler Matchett was the high scorer with seven points, while Keegan St. Denis and Mitchell Gud-geon scored six points each.
The boys also competed in the weekend tournament in Wetaskiwin, but results were not available at press time. Up next
The JV teams will visit Red Deer’s Notre Dame High School on Wednes-day, Feb. 18, and are scheduled to compete in playoffs in Red Deer on the weekend of Feb. 27 and 28.
JV girls take consolation prize in Wetaskiwin tournament
Joel van der Veen/Independent reporter
Mitchell Gudgeon (14) of the William E. Hay Composite High School junior varsity boys basketball team tries to avoid the competition during their game against Red Deer’s Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
Stacey LavallieINDEPENDENT REPORTER
Despite a resounding first-round victory over the Mountainview Colts, the Stettler Lightning found themselves out of the play-offs after the best-of-three series ended not in their favour.
On Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Lightning headed to Didsbury, where they re-covered from an early defi-cit to win 8-4. Scott Ternes scored the lone goal of the first period, but in the second Michael Neumeier scored twice, with sole goals by Reese Anheliger
and Tyler Ekeli putting the Lightning ahead. Anheliger scored less than a minute into the third, and Neumei-er scored his third goal of the game. Jake Schwarzen-berger scored the last goal for the Lightning.
On Thursday, the Light-ning hosted the Colts at home. While the first peri-od ended in a 1-1 tie, cour-tesy of a goal from Jacob Bottomley, the Lightning pulled ahead in the sec-ond to lead 3-1 in the first half of the period with two goals from Mark Dietz. The Colts tied it up be-fore heading into the third,
though, and scored the only goal of the final period, winning 4-3.
It was another close game on Saturday, Feb. 14 in Didsbury, as the series would be decided either for or against the Lightning.
The game was score-less in the first. The Colts were first on the board with a second period goal while the Lightning were short handed due to a penalty.
The Colts widened the gap early in the third, but the Lightning got on the scoreboard with a power-play goal by Dylan Hous-ton.
Despite several close calls, board-rattling hits and post-ringing shots on net, the Lightning weren’t able to tie up the game be-fore the buzzer rang, end-ing not only the game, but the season.
Lightning season comes to end Joel van der Veen
INDEPENDENT REPORTER
A dozen teams competed in the Schnell Hardy Jones LLP Stettler Men’s Open Bonspiel, held over the weekend at the Stettler Curling Club.
Club manager Jamie Devnich reported that the event at-tracted a total of 12 rinks, all from within the County of Stettler.
The three-day event kicked off with the opening draw on the evening of Friday, Feb. 13, and continued until the clos-ing draws on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 15.
Following are the winners of each of the three events:A event: skip Scott McLellan, third Brady Armstrong,
second Daniel Krautt, lead John Dodd.B event: skip Collin Georget, third Tim Fox, second
James Dadensky, lead Dustin Roth.C event: skip/second Bob Gallaugher, skip/second Tim
Nelson, third Rod Reichert, lead Dick Hamilton. The club has two major events coming up next month:
the ladies bonspiel from March 6 to 8, and the closing mixed bonspiel from March 27 to 29.
For more information or to register, call 403-742-3111.
Twelve teams compete in men’s open bonspiel
Joel van der VeenINDEPENDENT REPORTER
Stettler’s senior boys basketball team enjoyed a third-place finish in a tournament in Lacombe, end-ing the weekend with a win over the host team.
The boys from William E. Hay Composite High School began the weekend on Friday, Feb. 13, with a 67-50 loss to Sylvan Lake’s H. J. Cody School.
Coach Warren Aspenes attributed the loss to Sylvan Lake’s superior shooting, noting that the Stettler team did not lack for scoring oppor-tunities.
On Saturday morning, the team defeated Rimbey 63-38. Aspenes re-marked on his team’s strong defense
and said moving the ball around more opened up more opportunities to score.
The team then faced Lacombe in the consolation final, winning 79-50.
“The boys continued to improve their team play both on offense and defense,” said Aspenes, crediting the scoring and rebounding skills of Kyle Poapst, Jordan Lane and Clay-ton Page with “making life difficult” for Lacombe’s defense.
Aspenes also said shooting guard Tim Gardner made a strong offen-sive contribution on Saturday, while Terrence Corbett showed continuing improvement after recovering from a broken hand.
The senior boys also visited H. J. Cody School for a regular season game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, losing
67-55. Aspenes said the team put in an
acceptable effort on defense, but suf-fered in scoring, noting, “We could not hit anything in the first half.”
He said the boys were still strug-gling with too many turnovers but recovered somewhat in the second half of the game, in which they scored 38 points. Jordan Lane was the top scorer with 13 points.
Stettler’s senior girls also visited Sylvan Lake on Feb. 10, coming out with a loss, but further details were not available. The team also com-peted in the tournament in Lacombe over the weekend.
The William E. Hay senior boys and girls are hosting a home tourna-ment on the weekend of Feb. 20 and 21.
Sr. boys take third place in Lacombe tournament
Stacey Lavallie/Independent reporterAssistant Captain Adam Ternes manages to steal the puck away from a pack of eager Colts defending the net, though his shot ended up being blocked by the goaltender.
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Achoo! - The Swine Flu swept into Byemoor, win-ning A division against Pig Poo in a decisive 10-6 victory. In the B finals, the Dirty Bacon were cleaned out by the Diseased Wieners, who won the B final. Here Jesse Bosma of Diseased Wieners observes the situation as his goalie Devon Woelk tries to stop an attack by Wyatt Haustein of Swine Flu team on Saturday, Feb. 14.
Joel van der VeenINDEPENDENT REPORTER
Stettler’s Bantam A minor hockey team finished its regular season with back-to-back wins at home against Red Deer and Lacombe last week.
The As hosted the Red Deer Frontier team on Feb. 10. Despite ending the first period with a 4-1 deficit, they recovered with a string of goals in the second and third periods to win 6-4.
James Switenky scored twice for Stettler, while Brayden Smith, Brenden Tucker, Alex DeYoung and Kameron Bainbridge each contributed one point.
On Feb. 15, the As hosted the Lacombe Bantam A Rockets, winning 8-3. James Switenky and Erik Rost both scored three goals, while Kameron Bainbridge and Alex DeYoung also scored.
In other Bantam action, the Stettler B team defeated the Eckville Bantam Eagles 9-3 on Feb. 14. Isaac Lee and Jackson Squires scored three goals each, Riley Cornelssen scored twice, and Beau Cooper scored one goal.
The next day, the Bs hosted the Thun-derstars Bantam team, winning 8-4. Isaac Lee scored three goals, Beau Cooper scored twice and Ivan Lomeland, Kolby
Ringdahl and Riley Cornelssen each scored once. Atom hockey
The Atom A team lost 12-6 to Red Deer KFC/Taco Bell on Feb. 14. Quinton Hansel completed a hat trick for Stettler while Carter Zuk, Riley Turre and Skylar Hamers scored the remaining goals.
The Bs hosted the Big Valley Atom Swordsmen on Feb. 15, losing 7-6 in a close match. Yannick Zondag scored four goals for Stettler, with Yuvraj Uppal and Kaden Muhlbach each scoring once.
Chase Walker scored three goals for Big Valley, Coy Skocdopole scored twice, and Eric Elines and Tanner Tazier scored a goal apiece.
The Atom C team visited Ponoka Cal-nash Trucking on Feb. 14, losing 11-5. Reid Shirley scored twice, while Bren-nan Konschuh, Denver Schultz and Col-by Niehaus each scored once.
The next day they faced the Stettler Atom Female team, losing 2-1. Brennan Konschuh scored for the Cs.Peewee hockey
The Peewee As hosted the Edson Pee-wee A Leafs on Feb. 14, winning 5-4. Marcus Laisnez scored twice, while Clay Kneeland, Ryan Shirley and Jacob Cot-
tam scored one point each. On Feb. 15 the team hosted the Inn-
isfail Legion Flyers, winning 8-3. Clay Kneeland, TJ Howarth and Marcus Laisnez scored two goals each, while Andrew Chapman and Reece Kranzler each scored once.
The Peewee Bs hosted the Lacombe Peewee B1 Rockets on Feb. 13, win-ning 4-1. Zac Bryson, Brier Devnich, Ty Dowling and Billy Praski scored.
The Big Valley Peewee Thunder vis-ited the Alix Peewee Avalanche on Feb. 14, winning 3-2. Rhett Walker scored twice and Kasey Hiemstra scored once.
The next day they visited the Thun-derstars Peewee Thunder in Daysland, resulting in a 4-4 tie. Tynan Whiteside, Kasey Hiemstra, Chase Walker and Rob-in Schipper each scored once.
Midget hockey The Stettler Legion Midget team
hosted Viking Dee Jay Plumbing on Feb. 14, winning 9-0. Matt Sylvester, Kieran Rost and Ethan Rost each scored twice, while Tanner Steinwand, Mark Bengert and Brendan Bardwell scored one goal apiece.
continued on page 15
Bantam A beat Lacombe in season closer
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continued from page 14The team then visited the
Rocky ATB Royals on Feb. 15, winning 3-1 to wrap up their regular season. Stefan Du Toit, Brett Rider and Mark Bengert scored.
The Midget Bs hosted the Maskwacis Midget A Hawks on Feb. 14, losing 6-5. Jack-son Zimmerman and Chase McGonigal both scored twice with the remaining goal by Brendan Pederson.
The Bs also hosted the Thunderstars Midget team on Feb. 15; details were not avail-able at press time.
Stettler’s Midget Cs visited the 3 Cs Midget B team in Castor on Feb. 13, winning 3-2. Tanner Buelow, Brad-ley Dods and Steven McCrea scored. Female hockey
The Stettler Atom girls faced the Lacombe Atom C Rockets on Feb. 14, winning 5-1. Ashley Lang scored twice while Emma Nixon, Chloe Shingoose and Charlee Resch contributed the remaining goals.
The Atom girls also took on the Stettler Atom C team on Feb. 15, winning 2-1. Gabby Heck and Tess Thurston scored for the girls.
Stettler’s Bantam girls vis-ited Wainwright on Feb. 13, winning 6-1. Chelsey DeVloo scored three goals, Krysta Fro-ese scored twice and Taygan MacGillivray scored once.
The next day they visited Rimbey and won 7-1. DeV-loo scored four goals, while Froese, Kacee Ward and Ra-chel Morbeck scored one goal each.
The Stettler OK Tire Midg-et Storm hosted Lacoka on Feb. 13, winning 7-1. Morgan Van Dusen completed a hat trick, while Jesse Squires and Kierra Scollo scored twice.
On Feb. 15 they hosted Leduc Reliance Midget, win-ning 8-3. Morgan Van Dusen again scored three times, with the remaining goals by Court-lyn Bardwell, Halley Adams, Ashley Scarpe, Kierra Scollo and Grace Chapman.
The Endmoor Vipers vis-ited Lacoka on Feb. 14, losing 3-2. Jesse Jack scored both goals for the local team.
The next day they visited Maskwacis, winning 10-1. Ashley Keith scored four times, Jesse Jack scored three times, and Harlee Avramen-ko, Ally Smyth and Mareena Hein contributed one goal each.
Stettler’s Peewee girls had no scheduled regular season games this week.
Bantam A beat Lacombe
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The Stettler Independent and other community-minded businesses present the 2014-15 minor hockey photo album.
Team sponsor: Tim HortonsStettler Timbits – BlueBack row (from left): assistant coach Clint Kneeland, assistant coach Chris Miller, Jayden Northrop, Naomi Hegberg, Iosif Zourpakis and coach Jason Hegberg.Front row (from left): Cheyanne Jacobson, Jaden Miller, Dayton Wilson, Porter Kneeland, Griffin MacDougall, Kosta Zourpakis and Daniel Enyedy.
Team sponsor: Tim HortonsStettler Timbits – RedBack row (from left): coach Brent Kranzler, coach Carmen Cox, Colton Cox, Brody Norman, Bo Kranzler and coach Duncan Babchuk. Front row (from left): Lauren Van Ringen, Kalon Babchuk, Carter Erickson, Cody Waugh, Hadley Prehn, Cole Marshall and Dexton Rider.Missing: manager Allison Norman.
Team sponsor: Tim HortonsStettler Timbits – WhiteBack row (from left): coach Wayne Cornelssen, coach Trevor Speakman, Huck Watson, Cooper Eddy, Zach Wengryn and coach Guy MohnFront row (from left): Braydon Nichols, ILLya Besyada, Kylar Cornelssen, Kasen Miller, Dominic Whynott, Dexton Mohn and Tanner Speakman.
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A salute to Stettler Minor HockeyThe Stettler Independent and other community-minded businesses present the 2014-15 minor hockey photo album.
Team sponsor: Tim HortonsStettler Timbits – YellowBack row (from left): assistant coach Cory Zimmer, William Finlay, Caleb Kneller and Zach McDonald.Front row (from left): Ava Zimmer, Taite Shrum, Kypton Anderson, Jaxon Carson and Dane Riggins.Missing Players: Sean Nordstrom and Dalin Nixon. Missing Coaches: Rob Anderson and Clint Riggins.
Team sponsor: NOV WilsonStettler Novice – BlueBack row (from left): manager Keri Snowden , assistant coach Dave Deaver, assistant coach Shamus Snowden, coach Terry MacPherson and coach Martha MacPherson.Middle row (from left): Hannah Cornelssen, Nathaniel Lawlor, Sarah MacPherson, Broc Chick, Adam Kromm and Xavier Snowden.Front row (from left): Ashtyn Tibbo, Seth Baird, Kristin Forseth, Levi Pole, Slade Perry, Nathan Deaver and Stefan Oprea.
Team sponsor: NOV WilsonStettler Novice – BlackBack row (from left): assistant coach Jay Pederson, Rhys Pederson, Zach Zimmer, Ethan Hansel, Connor Nixon, coach Cory Zimmer and assistant coach Clint Greiner.Front row (from left): Connor Blake, Keagan Jacobson, Ethan Raab, Marcus Milmine, Taylor Gallard, Ryley Schwartz, Archer Hunt and Ava Greiner.Missing: manager Leisha Hansel.
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A salute to Stettler Minor HockeyThe Stettler Independent and other community-minded businesses present the 2014-15 minor hockey photo album.
Team sponsor: NOV WilsonStettler Novice – WhiteBack row (from left): coach Greg Risler, Jonathan Valentino, Mackenna Hogg, Jayden Olafson, Chase Anderson and assistant coach Stefan Olafson.Front row (from left): Bryson Anderson, Seth Sharpe, Kole Lang, Jordan Sernecky, Diesel Sharpe, Mya Prehn, Shaun Hunt and Garrett Risler.Missing: assistant coach Kyle Shingoose and Carver Shingoose.
Team sponsor: NOV WilsonStettler Novice – YellowBack row (from left): assistant coach Mike Tucker, Hayden Baker, Chase Butterfield, assistant coach Guy Mohn and coach Lee Dechaine.Middle row (from left): Liam Dechaine, Braden Kneller, Natalie Kobi, Ethan Nichols and Patrick Copeland.Front row (from left): Etta Dryden-Brown, Rylen Mohn, Josh Tatton, Mason Tucker, Landon Burrows and Kale Norman.Missing: Anna Butterfield.
Team sponsor: Stettler ElksStettler Atom ABack row (from left): coach Glen Morbeck, Yannick Zondag, Robert Leslie, assistant coach Jason Turre and assistant coach Cam Hansel.Middle row (from left): Carter Zuk, Tyson Brower, Isaac Deaver, Riley Turre, Chance Morbeck and Brady Petersen. Front row (from left): Quin Hansel, Skylar Hymers, Colby Frank, Aiden Snowden, Brennen Andrews, Bret Hymers and Devin Kerik.
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A salute to Stettler Minor HockeyThe Stettler Independent and other community-minded businesses present the 2014-15 minor hockey photo album.
Team sponsor: Woody’s Automotive
Stettler Atom B
Back row (from left): coach Scott McLellan, coach Kent Hoopfer, Kolby Armstrong, Thorson Marshall, Waylon Blumhagen, coach Bob Couch and coach Terry MacPherson.Middle row (from left): manager Beckie Forseth, Yuvraj Uppal, Zach Forseth, Doug MacPherson, Caleb Couch, Cade Wilkie and manager Martha MacPherson.Front row (from left): Cole van Ringen, Brogan Hoopfer, Kaden Muhlbach, Aedyn Skuce, Gunnar McLellan, Carter Kranzler, Shawn Werbowesky and Luke Bainbridge.Missing: Yannick Zondag.
Team sponsor: Kal Tire
Stettler Atom C
Back row (from left): assistant coach Chris Miller, coach Curtis McCord, Colby Niehaus, Denver Schultz, Tyler Miller and assistant coach Derek Marshall.Middle row (from left): assistant coach Leo Hunt, Ryan Robinson, Brennan Konschuh, Reid Shirley, Dawson Campbell, Colby Norman and assistant coach Dale Robinson.Front row (from left): Brandon Enyedy, Wyatt Streit, Gage Hunt, Ryder Marshall, Lucas Marshall, Brady Coleman, Brody Lang and Zach McCord.
Team sponsor: Baker Hughes
Stettler Atom Girls
Back row (from left): assistant coach Jason Pederson, coach Brad Robbins, assistant coach Autumn Woelk, coach Jolene Heck and assistant coach Cory Zimmer.Middle row (from left): manager Andrea Zimmer, Paige Simpson, Megan Zimmer, Ashley Lang, Emma Nixon and Megan Resch.Front row (from left): Tess Thurston, Reagan Robbins, Jessice Turnbull, Baylee Stahlberg, Gabby Heck, Charlee Resch and Quinn Pederson.Missing: Chloe Shingoose.
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A salute to Stettler Minor HockeyThe Stettler Independent and other community-minded businesses present the 2014-15 minor hockey photo album.
Team sponsor: Stettler Dairy QueenStettler Peewee ABack row (from left): assistant coach Guy Chapman, assistant coach Chuck Laisnez, Connor Robertson, Ryan Shirley, Clay Kneeland and assistant coach Troy Anderson.Middle row (from left): coach Brent Kranzler, Jacob Cottam, Ben Tschritter, Reece Kranzler, Shay Anderson and assistant coach Len Hoac.Front row (from left): Marcus Laisnez, TJ Howarth, Cooper Resch, Kaleb Bowers, Andrew Chapman, Corben Bredy and Noah Duff.
Team sponsor: Stettler KinsmenStettler Peewee BBack row (from left): coach Jon Nichols, coach Duncan Babchuk, coach Todd Devloo, coach Dave Deaver and coach Clint Praski.Middle row (from left): Liam McQuay, Billy Praski, Zac Bryson, Justin Devloo, Dexter Connell, Hunter Friesen and Nicholas Deaver.Front row (from left): Jackson Muhlbach, Kelby Babchuk, Colton Ansorger, Rayden Baskey, Ty Dowling, Luke Martin and Brier Devnich.
Team sponsor: Heartland Auto SupplyStettler Peewee GirlsBack row (from left): coach Charlee Mappin, assistant coach Bob Couch, Morgan Bengert, Alycia Peterson, Brooke Warner, manager Michelle Mulgrove and stats/manager Renee Anderson.Middle row (from left): Brittany Anderson, Chelsea York, Amber Sylvester, Taylor Kobi, Brooke Mulgrove and Willow Sorenson.Front row (from left): Hannah Duncan, Ava Lee, Brooke Laisnez, Mikayla Macey, Sidney Kobi, Alandra Couch and Shandelle Froese.Missing : assistant coach Ken Bengert and assistant coach Glenn Kobi.
Team sponsor: ScotiabankStettler Bantam ABack row (from left): manager Kevin Burkard, assistant coach Mike Kuefler, Carter VanEsch, Garrett Hogg, Dawson Beck and assistant coach Neil Heck.Middle row (from left): assistant coach Mike Tucker, Brad Fulford, Eric Rost, Alex DeYoung, Kameron Bainbridge, Adam Shirley and coach Jason Hegberg.Front row (from left): Cole Heck, Brayden Smith, Brenden Tucker, Davin Nattestad, Jordan Burkard, James Switenky, Daylan Kuefler and Austin Jacobson.Missing: Rhett Shingoose and assistant coach Kyle Shingoose.
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A salute to Stettler Minor HockeyThe Stettler Independent and other community-minded businesses present the 2014-15 minor hockey photo album.
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Stettler Bantam B
Back row (from left): assistant coach Bart Warner, assistant coach/trainer Dean Lovell, manager Annette Lee, Riley Warner, Jordan Gallard, Ivan Lomeland, assistant coach Wayne Cornelssen and coach Mark Stahlberg.Middle row (from left): J.D. Lovell, Jackson Squires, Selena Sharp, Connor Wyness, Beau Cooper, Reese Smith and Gavin McQuay.Front row (from left): Austin Stahlberg, Isaac Lee, Riley Cornelssen, Jared Lee, Clode Anderson, Delaney Anderson, Nathan Bauer and Kolby Ringdahl.
Team sponsor: United Tank Inspections Inc.
Stettler Bantam Girls
Back row (from left): coach Jason Bridge, coach Mike Kuefler, Chelsey Devloo, Rachel Morbeck, coach Todd Devloo and coach Glen Morbeck.Middle row (from left): manager Loreena MacGillivray, Breanne Shaw, Hayden Friesen, Jessika James, Sydney Sorken, Baillie Bish and Rachael Deaver.Front row (from left): Kacee Ward, Taygan MacGillivray, Krysta Froese, Gracie Morbeck, Rebecca Bridge, Maddie Kuefler, Jamie-Lee Spady and Jessie Armstrong.Missing: coach Craig Spady.
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Stettler Midget A
Back row (from left): assistant coach Matt Cassidy, coach Rory Rost, Drew Cassidy, Andrew Bauman, Stefan du Toit, assistant coach Darren Rider, assistant coach Keith Werbowesky.Middle row (from left): Mark Bengert, Paul du Toit, Zack Werbowesky, Ethan Rost, Matt Sylvester, Benjamin Bauman and Cody Ball.Front row (from left): Tanner Steinwand, Tyler Wagner, Kieran Rost, Brett Rider, Brett Roper, Euan Hanton, Brendan Bardwell and Quade Cassidy.
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A salute to Stettler Minor HockeyThe Stettler Independent and other community-minded businesses present the 2014-15 minor hockey photo album.
Team sponsor: Vortex ServicesStettler Midget BBack row (from left): coach Mack Schell, Tanner Zimmermann, Jordan Fisher, Kelly Fisher, Braydon Whiteford, assistant coach Scott Roberts and assistant coach Tom Fisher.Middle row (from left): Brendan Pederson, Daniel Schwarzenberger, Todd Starling, Cole Pedersen, Tristan Nixon and Rylee Jacobson.Front row (from left): Chase McGonigal, Jackson Zimmermann, Brett Coleman, Will Roberts, Taylor Frank, Jeff Ternes and Tye Mulgrove.
Team sponsor: Nordstrom Family DentalStettler Midget CBack row (from left): manager Tammy Dolliver, assistant coach Joe Verhoeven, assistant Cole Atkinson, Tristen Bryce, Ryland Stefanik, Tanner Buelow, coach Terry Bryce and manager Renee Anderson.Middle row (from left): Tanner McDermand, Brandon Kent, Ryan Mielke, Adam Nixon, Dylan Woelk, Kerigan Martin and Tayvan Peach.Front row (from left): Bradley Dods, Chase Dolliver, Steven McCrea, Brody Anderson, Clayton Niehaus, Scott Verhoeven, Brycen Bainbridge and Alex Bauer.
Team sponsor: Redcore EnterprisesStettler Midget GirlsBack row (from left): coach Dale Litke, Sarah Mrazek, Courtlyn Bardwell, Jayden Hogg, Morgan VanDusen, manager Rena Hogg and coach Trevor McKinnon.Middle row (from left): Makayla Peters, Jen Hallett, Rylee Gish, Jesse Squires, Sarah Imbery, Miranda Storch and Kierra Scollo.Front row (from left): Dakota Schwarzenberger, Ashley Sharpe, Tyra Ganser, Lindsey McKinnon, Kelsey Cooke, Kelsie Litke, Grace Chapman and Geri Slemp.Missing: Halley Adams, coach Troy Slemp and coach Tony Ganser.
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THANK YOU
The word thank you is what we use to express our appreciation. With all my heart I want to thank a lot of people for their professional care and kindness given to me while I was a patient at the Stettler Health Care Centre, the Foothills Hospital and at home. First the nurse and Doctor in the Stettler E.R. on Boxing Day morning, the team from STARS, Doctors and all the nursing team at the Foothills Hospital, ambulance drivers and professional attendants who met the Stettler Ambulance in Red Deer for my journey back to Stettler. All the Doctors, nurses, LPN’s, fl oor workers, kitchen staff, lab staff and all those who co-ordinate our Stettler Health Centre.I want to thank our family Doctor for his continuing and professional care, all my friends, neighbours and relatives for the phone calls, cards, visits, food and gifts. Most of all I want to thank Jo, Cris and Brian, Adam and Kyla, Trish and Gary, Taylor and Zach, Allan and Doug and all those who offered to help with the farm work. You will never be forgotten for your generosity and visits. I have always said what goes around comes around, therefore I have been more than paid back by giving to STARS, the Stettler Hospital Health Centre, Foothills Hospital, Heart & Stroke Foundation, etc. It is important to have these facilities close at hand. We will all need them at some point in our lives. They do save lives on any given day.
Thank you & bless you all!Ron W. F. Hennel
In Loving Memory of GARRY CLEMENT
Dec. 19/1940---Feb. 16/2014
We never knew how hard it was to loose someone you love, Until the day you were called upon from heaven up above.
I hope you know how proud we were to have you in our lives.How proud you made your Daughters
and of course your loving wife. We miss you every day our lives are not the same,
the ache in our hearts that once you fi lled, just will not go away.
You were the kindest, gentlest,loving soul to everyone you knew
A fun loving peaceful man who was always thereto help us through.
You gave so much and asked for so little You never let things get you down,
you took them in your stride, you cared and loved us ALL
with such gratitude and pride.Even though our lives will never be the same,
we are so very proud to wear and own your name As a Husband and a Father, You will never be replacedWe now look at your photo with your warm smiling face
remembering the laughter and all you would do and the honest caring loving spirit of you.
The lessons of kindness and love you showed us and the good things in life you helped us to see
linger as lasting gifts that will comfort and sustain us till were together again as your family.
Love forever, Barb, Camille, Sheila, Tanya & families.
In Loving Memory of Dave McLellanHusband, Father & Poppa
April 2, 1949 - February 17, 2014
The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side fi lled with heartache, the other died with you.
Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, but missing you never goes away.
Now as you rest with no pain. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain.
Love always
Brenda, Scott & Crystal, Shawna & TrevorCarsen, Gunnar, Sadie & Tanner
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Cameron Bay Holdings Inc. o/a McDonalds’s in Ponoka an Red Deer
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time and part time Food Service Supervisors. Wages are between
$13.75 to $16.00 per hour,depending upon experi-ence and qualifi cations.
Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts
and have 3 to 5 years previous experience. Must be able to supervisor up to 20 crew. Part-time applica-tions will be accepted fromCanadians and PermanentResidents. Apply in person
4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka,37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer,and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer or email resume to
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THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for
4 F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at
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• 2 yrs. relevant exp., completion of High School, be reliable, self motivated, work well under limited supervision in fast paced environment.
Salary is $14 - $18./hr. 40 hr. wk. dependant on exp.
733644 Ab Ltd. O/A The Rusty Pelican
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Trades 850Alix Arena Association is
seeking qualifi edcontractors to provide
quotes to the Board forsmall renovation projects
at the rink. Interested parties will be shown the scope of work in person at the arena. Please contact
Leigh Peirens, 403-596-2285.
ARE you interested inpursuing an exciting career with Petrofi eld Industries at
our Tornado Hydrovac Trucks’ manufacturing
production facility? We are centrally located in the
family-friendly community of Stettler, Alberta.
We currently have an opening for:
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Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast-paced
working environment, with advancement opportu-nities. Wage would be commensurate with
experience/skills. For more information about this
position and our company, check out our website
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SUNTERRA MEATS in Trochu, AB is seeking a
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN
to work in theirmeat processing plant.Successful candidate
needs to be a team player,willing to help in areasoutside of certifi cation,
reliable and dependable.Starting wage of $34. perhour, benefi ts at the time
of hire. For more information, contact
Dave at 403-442-4202 or email resume to
Stettler FCSS ReceptionistPart-time 20 hrs/week
This position reports to the FCSS Director. They work in partnership with other staff and programs/committees. It requires an innovative, organized, motivated individual with knowledge of community demographics as well as agency and community representatives. The candidate must possess above average interpersonal and communication skills maintain a high level of confi dentiality and have the ability to work with others as well as independently. They should enjoy working with people, using computer applications and compiliing and organizng information.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes can be dropped off, mailed, faxed or emailed to:
Stettler and District Family & Community Support Services4720-50 Street, P.O. Box 2097, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Fax: 403-742-1391 or email [email protected]
Jensen Contract Flooringin Big Valley, AB is currently looking for a self-
motivated accounting professional for a full-time permanent Accounts Receivable Manager position.
Specifi c Duties include: • Assure timely and accurate invoicing. • Assure timely collection of monies due. • Make recommendations to improve quality of invoicing and collection procedures. • Weekly reporting of invoicing totals/aging totals/cash/invoicing adjustments • Assist in tracking of change orders. • Assist in preparing contracts and contract documents. • Assist in cash fl ow projections. • Perform such other accounting, fi nancial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time.
Qualifi cations • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in the fi eld of
accounting or other related fi eld. Experience may be considered as a substitute for this requirement.
• Background in construction accounting is an asset. • Highly organized, achievement oriented with strong multi-tasking abilities. • Be able to work with little to no supervision. • Strong Administrative skills and profi ciency in Microsoft Office Products. • Ability to communicate effectively with all employees within our organization and our
customers.
Working Conditions • Fast-paced, deadline driven • Ample room for advancement within the company. • Opportunity to impact the accounting processes of a small company.
Ideal candidate would have working knowledge of construction in a related fi eld although on the job training will be provided. JCF is one of the industry’s most experienced fl ooring contractors in Western Canada, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
For more information on this posting and Jensen Contract Flooring please go to www.jcfgroup.ca
Please send resumes to [email protected]
CASTOR & DISTRICT HOUSING AUTHORITY
IS HIRING FOR A FULL TIME
CAO Castor and District Housing Manages a 55 Unit Lodge along with 28 Self Contained Man-or Tenants and 4 Low Income Housing Units.Directly reporting to the Board of Directors the CAO is accountable for:Legislative Compliance, Board Administration, Human Resources Management, Organiza-tional Development, and Public Relations. This position oversees the daily operations and requires a high level of interaction with Residents, Board, 30 Employees, contracted service providers, government of cials and the public. To see a complete job description or for more information email us at:[email protected] or call 403-882-3244.Please submit quali cations complete with references and wage expectations by Feb. 20th, 2015 to the email address above or fax @ 403-882-2714. The Of ce is located at 4501-55th Ave Box 209 Castor, AB T0C – 0X0 to drop resumes off at.Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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Contacts:Ball - Loretta Lavallee ~ 403-740-6839Soccer - Shelley Davis-Hall ~ 403-323-1124
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County seeks permanent full-time Welder, will consider Apprentice/
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plan. Apply to: Kevin Kinzer;
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Oilfield 800
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Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualifi ed candidates to fi ll Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based.Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the positionapplied for.Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefi ts package along with a steady work schedule.Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources
Email: [email protected]: 403-258-3197
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Service RigAllied Fabrication is a young aggressive company looking for like-mindedindividuals to join our team. If you enjoy a fast paced, positive work environment, pride yourself on having an eye for details, a strong work ethic, and consider yurself reliable please send your resume. Allied manufactures oil & gas production equipment from our facility in Stettler, AB. We are quickly gaining a reputation as a high quality, dependable, competitive supplier.
We are now accepting resumes for:
- Apprentice Welders- Labourers
Allied Fabrication offers competitive wages, a health & wellness program, access to overtime hours, and the opportunity to advance your career; division manage-ment positions will become available as we continue to grow.
Please send resumes to:Fax: 1-888-526-0274 or Email: [email protected]
Allied is pleased to announce the opening of our new manufacturing facility in northeast
Stettler. With our team’s safety, effi ciency and success in mind it is well tooled with
overhead bridge and station cranes, a separate paint bay, and comfortable lunch and
coffee area just to name a few. All of course in addition to an advanced HVAC system and
bright, open workspaces.
We are now accepting resumes for:
- Quality Control Personnel- Senior Pipefi tter with skid package experience
- “B” Pressure, Journeyman and Apprentice WeldersAllied Fabrication offers competitive wages, a health & wellness program, access to
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Homeowners choose reno-vation projects for a variety of reasons. Although many improvements are made to in-crease functionality and com-fort of a home, several others are seen as worthwhile invest-ments. These investments can add up to a higher resale value when the time comes to sell a home.
• Invest in your kitchen.
Kitchen remodels are a safe bet when it comes to putting money into improving a home. Residents tend to spend a great deal of time in the kitchen, but a dated, poorly functioning kitch-en can detract from the value of a home, even if the rest of the home is in good shape. It’s possible to recoup between 60 and 120 percent of your kitchen remodel investment.
• Look to paint. One of the least expensive improvement materials, but one that has a signifi cant impact, is paint. Neu-tral, modern colors can easily liven up any space.
• Put in another bathroom. Multiple bathrooms are an at-tractive selling point, particular-ly in older homes that may not have been equipped with more than one bathroom.
• Renovate the HVAC system. Aesthetic improvements aren’t the only ones that add value to a home. Many home buyers are eager to purchase a home that has a new heating and cooling system, as buyers understand that furnaces and air condition-ing units are substantial invest-ments that can last for years.
• Add illumination to rooms. A dark home is a dreary home.
Adding light can mean includ-ing more overhead and accent lighting. Under-cabinet task lighting is a nice touch. Inclu-sion of skylights and sun tubes can bring natural light into rooms that may not have south- or west-facing windows.
• Put a deck addition out-doors. Outdoor living spaces have become more desireable, especially as the “staycation”
has grown in popularity. • Improve curb appeal. Add-
ing attractive landscaping and freshening up the entryway to a home can add considerable value to your home, as buyers judge homes by their exteriors.
Before making improve-ments, homeowners should determine if a given project will provide a solid return on their investment.
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EQUESTRIAN OPPORTUNITY!Large indoor heated riding arena and horse barn.
40x60 quonset. 103 acres on the edge of town. Lease revenue. Ideal as a large acreage or horse business. Also subdivison potential. #CA0025826. $750,000.
UNIQUE, SCENIC AND PRIVATE. Quiet property with spectacular hilltop views. 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, hardwood fl ooring, cedar
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Has an opening for a Full Time employee in a high volume Sporting Goods Store:
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Auctions 1530AUCTION
Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Feb. 8 Moose Hall 2 miles south
of Ponoka on 2A WE BUY FOR CASH.
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MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, March 21, 11
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call 780-440-1860.
Auctions 1530COLLECTOR CAR
AUCTION. 9th Annual Red Deer Speed Show &
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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 30+ colours available at over 40 Distributors. 40 year
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Equipment-Misc. 1620A-STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers. Used
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Pasture/Land Wanted 2180Wanted: Pasture to rent for
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1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished kitchenette suites.
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Kimberly 403-690-5828
StorageSpace 3160STETTLER MINI
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Various sizes. Protectedby security alarm and
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Land 3170Crop land for cash rent. 1 to 3 year lease payable
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Phone 403-742-2529
Fax 403-742-2522
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4910 - 51 StreetStettler, AB T0C 2L0
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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
HolidayTrailers 5120
2003 KUSTOM Koach, 278 BKS, Jack & Jill bunk,
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NOTICETO
CREDITORS ANDCLAIMANTS
Estate of EDEL INGA
GIESELLwho died on
January 20, 2015
If you have a claim against this estate, you must fi le your claim by March 30, 2015 and provide details of your claim with
Landman ReuleLaw Offi ce
Barrister & Solicitor atBox 1630, 4819 - 51 St.Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0
If you do not fi le by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
ADULTS/CHILDREN
ANONYMOUSWednesday, 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
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SUPPORT GROUP403-742-2337
BIG BROTHERS &
BIG SISTERS ORGANIZATION403-742-5437 during business hours
BRIGANTIA PLACE(formerly Camrose Women’s Shelter)
780-672-1035
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COCAINE ANONYMOUSPager toll-free (20 sec. response time)
1-403-357-6266
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
SUPPORT GROUP403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS403-742-4059
HOME SUPPORT
STETTLER & DISTRICT403-742-6568
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUSHot Line 403-342-1444
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For more information phone
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STETTLER & DISTRICTFOOD BANK SOCIETYKathy Willis - 403-742-4567
Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745
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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.
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Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.)Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICENotice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved as permitted uses in accordance with the Town of Stettler Land UseBylaw No. 2018-11:
1. No: 2840-2015 Legal Description: Stall 63 within Lot 2-11, Block 1,
Plan 7541AD Municipal Address: #63, 6017 - 52 Avenue Applicant: Chiles Ventures Ltd. Proposed Development: Mobile Home
2. No: 2842-2015 Legal Description: Lot 24, Block 14, Plan 0626396 Municipal Address: 4003 - 67 Street Applicant: Unique Nails by Jessica Proposed Development: Home Occupation
3. No: 2843-2015 Legal Description: Lot 10, Block 16, Plan RN54A Municipal Address: 4702 - 49 Street Applicant: Robert de Vries Proposed Development: Detached Garage
Leann GrahamPlanning & Development Services
FOR BIDFOR BID2010 Dodge Ram 2500 -Loaded (Gas)
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Bid Forms May be Picked up at Vision Credit Union & Sealed Bids Dropped off.
Bids Accepted Till February 20, 2015
The Highest or Any Bid may not necessarily be Accepted
Box 280 (5031 - 50 St.)
Stettler, AB T0C 2L0www.stettler.net
PUBLIC NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THE
Town of Stettler, Province of AlbertaSECTION 251 - THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Stettler, in the Province of Alberta has given fi rst reading to borrowing Bylaw No. 2062-15 which will, upon fi nal passage and approval, authorize the proper offi cers of the said Town to borrow monies from the Alberta Capital Finance Authority or another authorized fi nancial institution by way of debenture issue, to pay for the cost of the following municipal purpose, namely purchasing a Fire Engine (the “project”);
The total estimated cost of the aforesaid project amounts to $709,000. The net amount to be borrowed on the credit and security of the municipality at large by the issue of debentures shall not exceed $709,000. The debentures are to be repayable to the Alberta Capital Finance Authority or another authorized fi nancial institution, in semi-annual or annual equal payments of combined principal and interest not to exceed twenty (20) years, the annual interest not to exceed ten per centum (10%), or the interest rate as fi xed from time to time by the Alberta Capital Finance Authority or another authorized fi nancial institution on the date of borrowing;
NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of the Town of Stettler that, unless a petition of the electors for a vote on Bylaw No. 2062-15 is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said borrowing bylaw.
A copy of the proposed borrowing bylaw may be inspected during regular offi ce hours at the Town of Stettler Municipal Offi ce, 5031 – 50 Street, Stettler, Alberta.
All persons interested are hereby notifi ed and they are required to govern themselves accordingly.
Dated at the Town of Stettler, in the Province of Alberta, this 3rd day of February, 2015.
Town of Stettler, Per: Steven Gerlitz, Assistant CAO
INFORMATION FOR ELECTORS
Pursuant to Section 251 of the Municipal Government Act a borrowing bylaw for the purpose of fi nancing a capital property when the term of the borrowing exceeds 5 years must be advertised.
Pursuant to Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act the electors may submit a petition for a vote of electors to determine whether the proposed borrowing bylaw should be passed. A petition for a vote of electors on a proposed borrowing bylaw is not suffi cient unless it is fi led with the Chief Administrative Offi cer of the Town of Stettler within 15 days after the last date on which the proposed borrowing bylaw is advertised. If a suffi cient petition is not received the Council of the Town of Stettler may pass the proposed borrowing bylaw.
Section 219 to 226 of the Municipal Government Act prescribes the rules for petitions that must be strictly followed to ensure a petition is valid.
To be suffi cient the petition must be signed by electors of the Town of Stettler equal in number to at least 10% of the population. Only electors are eligible to be petitioners. A petition must consist of one or more pages, each of which must contain an identical statement of the purpose of the petition. Other requirements for a petition are prescribed in Section 224 of the Municipal Government Act.
Pursuant to Section 1(i) of the Municipal Government Act an “elector” means a person who is eligible to vote in the election for a Councillor in the Town of Stettler under the Local Authorities Act.
Pursuant to Section 47(1) of the Local Authorities Act a person is eligible to vote in an election if the person:
(a) is at least 18 years old,(b) is a Canadian citizen, and(c) has resided in Alberta for 6 consecutive months immediately preceding election day and the person’s place of residency is located in the Town of Stettler on election day.
The last date to fi le a suffi cient petition with the Chief Administrative Offi cer of the Town of Stettler regarding any of the proposed borrowing bylaw is March 5, 2015.
A copy of the said provisions of the Municipal Government Act may be obtained during regular offi ce hours from the undersigned at the Town of Stettler Municipal Offi ce, 5031 – 50th Street, Stettler, Alberta.
Laurie Tait, Offi ce Administrator, Town of Stettler, Box 280, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0, e-mail: [email protected]
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Pat JohnsonSTETTLER ELEMENTARY NEWS
Throughout the years, Valentine’s week has always been a very special week at Stet-tler Elementary School and this year was no exception. Once again, as it has been done for more than a decade, the school council and parent helpers expressed their apprecia-tion for the teachers and staff at SES. In ad-dition to many treats and words of kindness, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the entire SES staff was treated to a wonderful lunch. Inviting tables, graced with roses and candles, created a relaxing atmosphere in the drama room where colleagues could gather and relax mo-mentarily while enjoying a delicious home cooked buffet. What a wonderful treat. Thank you to the School Council and all the parent volunteers that helped make this a special week for all of us.
As part of their language arts program, the students in Mr. Thorne’s Grade 5 class are participating in the Great Canadian Mail Race. Under the direction of Mr. Thorne, the students decided to write all their letters to students in the province of Newfound-land. Collectively, they felt it would be best to have all their letters travel approximately the same distance across Canada. The first student in Mr. Thorne’s class to receive a re-turn letter will win the race. The suspense is mounting as they await the arrival of a letter from Newfoundland.
Grade 3 students have been invited to join a computer club. Their classroom teachers
have organized the club. Interested students will meet every Wednesday during lunch re-cess in the computer lab where teachers will supervise them as they work on various proj-ects or access websites, games and activities.
Several of our teachers attended a Clear-view in-service on Thursday and Friday. The initiative focused on project-based learn-ing. By the end of the year, all teachers will have had the opportunity to participate in this in-service.
Fancy Friday coincided with Valentine’s Day celebrations. What a perfect time to dress up in your finest outfit. Party dresses, suits and ties added a classy touch to every room. Dressed in their best, Mrs. Thorne’s kindergarten class walked to the high school Friday morning to make Valentine’s with their buddies in Ms. Lotoski’s TA class. Their big buddies were a great help. The Valentine’s looked great when they were completed. Meanwhile, Mrs. Du Toit’s kindergarten students went on a Valentine’s Heart Hunt. Their hunt took them through the Elementary, Middle and High School! They found many hearts along the way. Most importantly, while on their journey, they warmed many hearts. They also sang one of their favorite songs, “You are my Sun-shine,” to appreciative high school students.
Later in the day, there were parties and celebrations all around the school as students exchanged cards and enjoyed treats. It was certainly a Friday filled with kindness and cookies.
Lots of Valentine’s Day activities
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Elli Anderson & Abbey Bohn, Grade 8 students
The CKCS Chargers faced off against the Ers-kine Extremes on Feb. 11. The girls’ team played with lots of adrenaline and spirit, only losing by a few baskets in the end. The boys also played to the best of their abilities and were able to keep the game close in score. Both teams are gearing up for the CARA tournament on Feb. 20 at SMS.
On Feb. 13, the Grade 2 class led the friend-ship celebration just in time for Valentine’s Day. Beginning with the song
“Friends are like Flow-ers”, the Grade 2 class presented reasons why it is so important to be thankful for our friends. Each grade was tasked with brainstorming what friendship meant to them. Each class wrote their ideas on a pedal of a flower, and the Grade 2s put the flower together and hung it in the foyer afterwards.
It was a great start to the Valentine weekend.
Leading up to Valen-tine’s Day, many religion classes covered the ori-gin of the holiday. The day originated in honour of Saint Valentine, a Ro-
man priest who aided Christians, who were be-ing persecuted during the time. He is particularly well known for marrying Christian couples. He was arrested and impris-oned, and later beheaded on Feb. 14.
Friday was also the spirit day for Valentine’s Day. CKCS staff and stu-dents came dressed in the holiday colours and gear. It was a perfect start to the many Valentine’s cel-ebrations that took place on that day as well.
Many classes cele-brated their 100th day at school last week as well. Students had lots of fun dressing in 100th day clothing, and participat-ing in 100th day orient-ed games and activities. Congrats to all CKCS students who have had a wonderful and successful first 100 days of school.
CKCS staff and stu-dents hope that everyone had a great long weekend, and a wonderful Family Day.
Stay tuned Stettler.
Hannah McKayWILDCAT CORNER
Last Wednesday students had the pleasure of watching a presentation from musician Robb Nash. He spoke about many of the issues that teens face and overcoming those issues. He made quite an impact on students inspiring them to talk with those who can help. Students are re-minded that Wm. E. Hay has many people in place to as-sist with whatever you may be going through.
Last week, in sports, the JV boys Wildcats defeated the Rocky Mountain House Rebels 69-45. They also played a defensive game against the Thurber Raiders. The game ended 87-27 for the Raiders. Keep working hard boys.
Also, the JV girls pulled off a overtime win against
Rocky Rebels 53-47 and played an intense game against Lindsay Thurber, fighting hard to the last min-utes of the game. The final score was a 44 - 41 loss for the Wildcats.
For school clubs, we have exciting news. Be The Change is presenting a chal-lenge to all the Town of Stet-tler called the #StettlerWell-Challenge.
Our goal is to raise $6250 for wells in third world coun-tries and sanitation supplies. If you would like to donate, please stop by the high school office. Last Friday, the Fine Arts Board hosted another coffee house that was very successful. We would like to remind everyone that the coffee houses are open to the public to come watch. On Saturday, the Improv team travelled to Edmonton
to compete at the Canadian Improv Games, and they did really well. Congratulations!
In other news, we are looking for one more student in Grade 10, 11 or 12 to at-tend Rotary Youth Leader-ship in Canmore in May. This three-day all expense paid program will teach you how to take control of your life and use this understand-ing to positively affect the lives of others. Speakers will touch on financial aspects of life, peer pressure, lead-ership, alcohol, drugs and teenage stress. Students get to stay at the Canmore Nor-dic Center. Parents are re-sponsible to take their child to Canmore and pick them up. See Ms. Resch at the of-fice for details.
If you are between the ages of 16-18, you are eli-gible to apply to the Junior Forest Ranger Program. Re-member, this is not a sum-mer camp. Be prepared for seven weeks of adventure and challenge. See Ms. Mc-Millan for more informa-tion. Students taking Bish’s driver training will earn threecredits towards their di-ploma. The spring session is running Saturday March 14 and 21 and Sunday March 22. Please sign up at the of-fice. That’s all for this week!
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The Byemoor Hotel has new owners. Joyce Camp-bell and Bruce Gallagher take over ownership of the hotel effective March 1. We wish Joyce and Bruce all the best in their new venture. We also wish Ron and May Carrothers well in their future endeavours. They operated the hotel for the past several years — thanks Ron and May for providing that service to the community.
We extend sympa-thy to the family of Lou Lohrmann who passed away on Feb. 7 at the age of 87 years. Lou and his late wife Carol were progressive farmers who were involved in the early importation of Simmental cattle from Europe. He was well-known in the Scapa, Endiang and Han-na areas. His funeral was held in Hanna on Friday.
Our thoughts are with Lou’s daughters, Luann (Dave) Buchwitz and Pam (Brad) Schooler and their families in their loss.
Sympathy is also ex-tended to the family of Bernice Zeimer who passed away in Hanna on Feb. 14. She was 88. Bernice was a long-time resident of the Endiang community before retir-ing to Hanna. Bernice and her late husband Albert farmed east of Endiang near Sullivan Lake and were active members of the community.
Our thoughts are with her daughters, Linda (Bill) Smith and Brenda Zeimer and their families, as well as her sisters Carol Stul-berg and Eva Ergang in their loss. By Bernice’s request there will be no funeral service.
Congratulations to Dal-las and Taylor Rappel of Nightingale on the birth of their daughter Fallon Rae on Feb. 7. Fallon weighed six pounds five ounces and was born at the Peter
Lougheed Hospital in Cal-gary.
Congratulations also go to the grandparents Fred and Marilyn Rappel and great-grandmother Gail Irion.
The junior high students of the Byemoor School participated in the CARA curling bonspiel in Ers-kine on Thursday.
The floor curling club from Endiang sent two teams to the Valentine’s floor curling bonspiel in Halkirk on Thursday. Al-though they didn’t come home with the top prizes they did have a fun day and enjoyed the Halkirk hospitality.
Get well wishes go out to Winnie Paulsen who underwent some minor surgery last week in St. Albert.
Jim Stimson and Jodi Johnson, along with Jos-lyn, are home from a win-ter get-away to Phoenix, Arizona where they vis-ited with some of Jim’s family.
The Valentine Dine and Dance in Byemoor was well-attended on Saturday evening. Folks enjoyed a splendid meal catered by local ladies and dancing to the music of Lori Blake. The grand prize draw of a $2,000 travel voucher was won by Kirk Buchwitz. By an amazing coincidence Kirk and his wife Twila’s names were the last two left in the draw, so either way they were going to get to travel. Congratula-tions to Kirk and Twila — enjoy your destination of choice.
Get well wishes are sent to Jeanne Sinclair who is a patient in the Rocky View Hospital in Calgary. We wish you a speedy recov-ery, Jeanne.
Congratulations to the curling team of Jim Krautt, Tyler Stulberg, Wes Jones / Allen Norlie and Dennis Turre on win-
ning second in the A event at the Stettler men’s open bonspiel.
Cody and Dara
Hallett enjoyed a break from winter with a vaca-tion to Jamaica. Young son Rowen stayed with
his grandparents Dale and Dee Green while his par-ents were away.
Happy 65th birthday wishes are sent to Lloyd Hausher on Feb. 18. He is celebrating his spe-cial birthday in Mexico. Enjoy those government cheques, Lloyd.
Word was received of the passing of Elsie (nee Delker) Burt at the age of 100 years. Elsie was
well-known in our neigh-bouring communities of Scapa and Craigmyle. Our thoughts are with her fam-ily in their loss.
In Peewee hockey ac-tion, the team played in Alix on Saturday and won 3-2. On Sunday they played to a 4-4 tie in Day-sland.
Thought for the day — “A clean house is the sign of a broken computer.”
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