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Pushing boundaries with metal and sculpting intricate works of art

MOUSH SARA JOHNWEEKENDER REPORTER

In one of the most un-expected of places, at the heart of Stettler’s industrial area is a white quonset that has the most exquisite and ambitious metal art at the front – a dinosaur, measur-ing 10 feet long and 6 feet tall at the tail, with the head being about four-and-a-half feet tall.

“We try and mix things up a bit, although originally this was Ryan’s idea, it was easy to get hooked on to these side projects, it’s a lot of fun,” said Wayne Tebbe, owner of WTS Manufacturing. “We had put together a smaller version of this for a client and painted it olive green, so we decided to put our skills together again and make something bigger.”

Tebbe employs Ryan Pinnock and Braydon Whiteford, partners in play for all the commercial and fun projects.

“Ryan found the drawing for different-sized dinosaurs and one day when it was a little quiet, we put a sheet of steel on our CNC Plasma table and a few hours later we had the 10-feet-long Velociraptor,” said Tebbe.

Although “reserved and a man of few words”, Whiteford is a “hard worker” and passionate about what he does.

“I started welding in school in about Grade 10 and have been interested ever since which made me apply at WTS, where I’ve been work-ing now for over two years,” said Whiteford. “Since then, I have acquired many new skills here and techniques

from my co-workers.”Having fun with metal is

second nature to Whiteford, who said, “During welding in school, we would have small projects to work on usually, but one year I built a three-dimensional prop airplane, which I really en-joyed and that created in me a deeper interest in pur-suing metal craft, such as the dinosaur because it was something different than what we normally do.”

Tebbe is no novice, either, to the world of metal and welding, having started the craft at the age of 18.

“I have always loved work-ing with metal and really enjoyed being able to take a pallet of raw steel and be able to make something that is functional and works and has a purpose,” said Tebbe. “I welded for farm equipment manufactur-ers for about eight years in Saskatchewan, and then I went back to college to get my Business Administration and Marketing Degree be-fore I moved to Alberta in 2003.”

Although at fi rst Tebbe worked in sales for farm equipment and oilfield, about seven years ago, he bought a welder for their garage and did a few odd projects for himself and his neighbours.

That sparked an interest in Tebbe to get more cre-ative.

“I then started doing some small-parts welding for a few companies, and after awhile I had to make a de-cision to either keep doing sales from 9-5 throughout the week, Monday to Friday and welding evenings and

weekends or do this full time,” explained Tebbe.

Adventurous and a calcu-lated risk-taker, Tebbe slow-ly transitioned his part-time job into a full-time vocation in July of 2013.

“I think it was import-ant for me to pursue what I loved and so I made the move to quit my full time job and doing this full time fi nally,” said Tebbe.

Tebbe’s baby, WTS Manufacturing was born out of his need to chase his dream.

“WTS currently builds parts for hydrovac trucks, skid stands, as well as prod-ucts for Government of Alberta parks and repairs or just custom work for individuals,” added Tebbe. “People who know me have always asked if I could build

certain things, customized to what they want and I always give it a try!”

Currently working on a few Star Wars cutouts, Tebbe likes to keep pushing the envelope every time he takes on a new project.

“We have always tried to make cool products, which could also be functional and more durable, so we use steel, aluminum and stain-

less steel a lot,” said Tebbe. “In the last few months, we’ve built custom gates, fi re pits and vent covers.”

Tebbe prefers working with steel and has always found it easier than other material such as wood.

“Working with steel has always been easier for me than working with wood, so when we realized how we can do certain drawings and what we can do to make different items from coat hangers to wall art, we’ve been able to make just about anything,” continued Tebbe. “A lot of what we cut or built is from just wanting to build something custom and has never been seen before or done before, so its nice when you have the material and equipment to make whatever it is you want to make.”

It is Tebbe’s playful spirit and innovative mindset that has brought him a long way from just creating the usual commercial projects.

“You just have to think of what you want and make a plan to make it work,” said Tebbe. “Take a boring cold air vent and make a nice skyline and now you have a conversation piece.”

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2 THE WEEKENDER FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016

Are you planning on leaving an estate? Part I

Canadians less positive abouttheir fi nances than a year ago

Alberta, Ontario and Quebec all see declines in their view of their current fi nances, while confi dence in the

future grows in Manitoba and SaskatchewanCNW STORY

As Canadians take stock of their fi nances for the new year, a recent poll by CIBC fi nds that two-thirds (69 per cent) of Canadians say they feel positive about their current fi nancial situation, down 5 per cent from a year ago, led by declines in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.

Key poll fi ndings include:Regarding current fi nances, 69 per cent of Canadians say

they feel positive about their current fi nancial situation, compared to 74 per cent last year

Alberta is now the least positive region in the country with just 62 per cent feeling positive, down 21 per cent from last year

Sentiment in Ontario (68 per cent) and Quebec (71 per cent) is also lower in this year’s survey

While Canadians 55 and older remain the most positive about their fi nances, they also saw the biggest decline in

this year’s survey falling from 82 per cent a year ago to 74 per cent this year

Looking ahead, 80 per cent of Canadians say they are con-fi dent they will meet their future fi nancial goals

88 per cent of those surveyed in Manitoba/Saskatchewan believe they will achieve their fi nancial goals, the highest score in the country

“While many Canadians remain positive about their fi -nancial situation, some are feeling less optimistic than they were at this time last year,” says Christina Kramer, Executive Vice President, CIBC. “Whether you feel positive or have concerns about your fi nances, the new year is an ideal time to make changes so you feel prepared for the year ahead.”

Confi dence in meeting future fi nancial goals is lower in most regions, but remains strong

Looking ahead to longer term goals, the poll also found that four in fi ve Canadians (80 per cent) say they are confi -dent they will meet their future fi nancial goals, down from 85 per cent in 2015.

Manitoba and Saskatchewan were the only regions to show an increase, becoming the most confi dent region in the country at 88 per cent when it comes to believing they will achieve their future goals. Confi dence in meeting future goals in Alberta (72 per cent) and Atlantic Canada (69 per cent) declined compared to other regions.

“It’s encouraging to see that Canadians are generally opti-mistic about reaching their future fi nancial goals, but confi -dence alone won’t get you there - without a plan, there’s a real risk you won’t achieve what you are aiming for in 2016,” Ms. Kramer says. “Goals such as building up an emergency fund or paying down debt require a year-round focus, which means it needs to be more than a New Year’s resolution that fades away by February.”

“It can help to talk to a fi nancial advisor to create an achievable plan to balance short and long-term goals in-cluding reducing debt and being prepared for the unexpect-ed,” added Ms. Kramer.

From December 7th to 8th, 2015, an online survey was conducted among 1,508 randomly selected Canadian adults who are Angus Reid Forum panelists. The margin of error - which measures sampling variability - is +/- 2.5 per cent, 19 times out of 20. The results have been statistically weighted according to education, age, gender and region (and in Quebec language) Census data to ensure a sample representative of the entire adult population of Canada. Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding.

SLAUGHTER CATTLE:D1-D2 Cows: 100.00 to 110.00 D3 Cows: 90.00 to 102.00Bulls 110.00 to 131.50 Feeder Bulls: NONEFeeder Cows: 105.00 to 115.00 Heiferettes: 130.00 to 145.00FEEDER CATTLE:Steers Heifers 1000 plus lbs.: 200.00 to 218.00 1000 plus lbs.: 160.00 to 165.00900 to 1000 lbs.: 205.00 to 221.50 900 to 1000 lbs.: 170.00 to 180.00800 to 900 lbs.: 210.00 to 225.00 800 to 900 lbs.: 170.00 to 192.00700 to 800 lbs.: 215.00 to 230.00 700 to 800 lbs.: 180.00 to 201.00600 to 700 lbs.: 220.00 to 240.00 600 to 700 lbs.: 190.00 to 217.50500 to 600 lbs.: 245.00 to 269.00 500 to 600 lbs.: 220.00 to 240.00400 to 500 lbs.: NONE 400 to 500 lbs.: 230.00 to 265.00300 to 400 lbs.: NONE 300 to 400 lbs.: NONEOFF TYPES: NONE OFF TYPES: NONE

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PETER BOYS CAFA “THE FINANCIAL COACH”

Leaving an inheritance to one’s heirs can make a signifi cant difference to their fi nancial well-being. But when money is in-volved, there are a num-ber of factors to think about that can lead to stress and confl ict with the family members un-less steps are taken ahead of time. Here are some things to consider:

We’re living longer: For a healthy 65 year old cou-ple today, the husband can expect to live to age 80 plus and the wife to 84 plus. This has impli-cations if children are

expecting an inheritance, perhaps sooner than real-ity may dictate and who may be counting on it.

Don’t underestimate your expenses in retire-ment: Estate planning re-quires an accurate esti-mate of what you’re likely to leave behind. But don’t forget that care costs as you age can be signifi -cant. The cost of care in a nursing home, in-home care or home renovations to accommodate age-re-lated issues could com-pletely derail your plans to leave an estate.

Dementia can become a huge burden on your fam-ily: Siblings can easily be-come at odds when a par-

ent suffers from demen-tia as they try to fi gure out what to do with the money and assets. Don’t leave anything to chance, or assume that the kids will agree on things. Have an enduring power of at-torney to provide author-ity to a trusted individual to make fi nancial deci-sions for you. Prepare a written letter of wishes to provide guidance to the kids about how you’d like to see your money and assets managed. Then sit down and share that let-ter with your kids and have a conversation with them while you’re still thinking clearly.

Your children may have

a lot of debt: Canadians now carry a lot of debt, often not due to poor spending habits but more a reality of the cost of buying a home today. Your children could bene-fi t from any inheritance to help pay that debt down, but you may want to con-sider helping them out while you’re still alive.

Ensure they under-stand the conditions with any money given: If you transfer any money to children while you are still living, be sure they understand whether it’s a loan, an advance or a gift. Loans are usually repaid during your lifetime or to your estate if you die

prematurely. Any advance on their inheritance will reduce what they receive after you’re gone. Gifts do not have to be repaid.

It’s important to docu-ment loans or advances so that the amounts are tracked. Your executors will need to understand what your intentions were with these loans, advances or gifts, where to fi nd a summary so that a proper accounting can be made. Unclear in-tentions may result in a battle among heirs when it comes to fi guring out amounts to be distribut-ed.

One way to simplify the process is to have most of

the estate assets held in life insurance policies or investments with named family members as ben-efi ciaries. Any registered assets such as RRSPs, RRIFs, and TFSAs can be paid out directly to family benefi ciaries thereby by-passing probate and pro-viding privacy. Some par-ents put children on as joint owners with them on bank accounts or prop-erty, but this comes with some risks from fraud, di-vorce, bankruptcy, etc.

This is the fi rst of two articles in which I provide some insights into family estate and probate issues. I will cover more issues in the next article.

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Get involved with youth organizationsVolunteer work can

benefit volunteers emo-tionally and physically. Many people aspire to get involved by donating their time or resources, but they may not know which avenue to take. Leading a youth orga-nization or mentoring children can change the lives of both children and volunteers in numerous ways.

Youth groups include boys’ and girls’ clubs, religious ministry orga-nizations, sports teams, and other special-inter-est clubs. When matched up with the right group, children may learn a number of skills that can assist them as they age.

After-school activities can teach kids leadership skills and how to work together while making them feel like they are part of something big-ger than themselves. Volunteering with youth-based organizations is a great way for adults to make a real difference in the lives of children.

Inquire among your network of friends when looking for a youth or-ganization to work with. Friends may be in touch with sports leagues or other community groups that are looking for vol-unteers. If your child has an interest in a par-ticular sport, find out if the league is looking for

coaches or parents to work in other capacities for the team. This is a great way to get involved without compromising your child’s sense of indi-viduality and space.

Schools are anoth-

er resource. Many clubs and organizations are chartered or sponsored through schools. Schools also lend their all-pur-pose rooms or other spaces to organizations so that meetings are

convenient to students. School open houses pro-vide great opportunities for adults to learn about the various programs of-fered by a given school. Such programs often need volunteers.

Many young children are first exposed to group activities upon enrolling in the Cub Scouts or Girl Scouts. These are nation-al programs that oper-ate locally through packs and troops. Scouting or-ganizations are entirely dependent on volunteers. Whether you sign up as a leader, a coleader or a person who works be-hind the scenes, you will be a part of an organiza-tion that has helped to

shape kids for decades.Religious organizations

also provide opportuni-ties for adults to work with kids and young adults. Volunteer work is an integral part of many religions, and ministering to youngsters is one way to spread the message of faith. Work with a reli-gious leader to find the best fit for your services. You may volunteer as a Sunday school teacher or serve as a chaperone at youth events.

Volunteer work is ben-eficial no matter where one directs his or her en-ergy. However, the experi-ence can be even more re-warding when it involves working with children.

New report reveals student alcohol and drug use patterns: urban vs. rural

Students who attend rural schools are more likely than their urban peers to report the use of alcohol, binge drinking and driving after drinking or using marijuana, according to the Urban and Rural Student Substance Use technical report released by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA), in collaboration with the Student Drug Use Survey Working Group. The report examined whether there were differences in alcohol and other drug use between youth attending schools in rural and urban communities.

“Specifi cally, we assessed differences in the students’ use of alcohol, marijuana or other illicit drugs; the

misuse of prescription medications; and use of alcohol or marijuana before driving,” said Dr. Matthew Young, Senior Research and Policy Analyst with CCSA. “What is surprising is that urban students were no more likely than rural students to use alcohol or other drugs or to engage in any of the behaviours examined in the report — rather it was the rural students who were at greater risk of binge drinking and impaired driving.”

The results for marijuana and other illicit drug use was inconsistent across surveys — with less than half of the surveys analyzed for the report indicating that rural students were more likely to report using these substances. Prescription drug misuse did not vary ap-preciably by setting.Why conduct this study?

Substance use by youth in Canada is an important health issue. According to the 2013 Canadian, Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey, youth aged 15 to 24 years have the highest self-reported past-year use of illicit substances compared to other Canadians, and are four times more likely than adults aged 25 years and older to report harm because of drug use.

According to the United Nations Children’s Fund Offi ce of Research in 2013, Canadian students aged 15 years had the highest rate of past-year cannabis use (28 per cent) in 2009–2010 when compared to students in other developed countries.

“We were being asked by those working with youth whether there were differences in alcohol and drug use between urban and rural students,” said Dr. Young. “We wanted to provide a cross-Canada picture so that those working with youth in these different environments could focus and tailor their efforts.”

What does this study mean for youth drug preven-tion?

“Those working with youth in rural communities may wish to place greater emphasis on programs aimed at reducing the likelihood of binge drinking and impaired driving,” said Dr. Young.

Schools and school boards, public health, health pro-motion and drug use prevention organizations, and law enforcement agencies are well-positioned to work with youth in their communities to prevent substance use and related risky behaviours. The fi ndings of this report could have a bearing on the practices of these organizations.

The risks and harms of youth substance use can extend beyond those examined in this report. For ex-ample negative consequences can also include injuries, overdose, diffi culties at school and problems with rela-tionships and the law.

The Urban and Rural Student Substance Use report is the newest addition to CCSA’s youth drug prevention resources. Its development is part of CCSA’s ongoing efforts to inform and support youth drug prevention in Canada.Where can you learn more?

The Urban and Rural Student Substance Use report compares urban and rural student substance use pat-terns using provincial and national student survey data. For more information about this research, see the full report. To fi nd out more about CCSA’s Youth Substance Abuse Prevention and Canadian Standards for Youth Drug Prevention visit our website.

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On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 - 943 head of cattle went through our rings

- TOTAL - 943

D1 - D2 cows 100.00-110.00D3 - D4 cows 80.00-95.00Good Holstein cows 80.00-95.00Med. Holstein cows 70.00-85.00

Good bred cows NONE Cow/Calf Pairs (younger) NONEOlder bred cows NONE Cow/Calf Pairs (older) NONEGood bred heifers NONE

Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: NONE Heifers NONEGood Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: 200.00-219.75 Heifers NONEGood Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: 208.00-224.75 Heifers 140.00-188.50Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: 215.00-229.50 Heifers 173.00-200.00Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: 220.00-240.00 Heifers 208.00-219.50Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: 221.50-269.00 Heifers 214.00-238.00Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: 280.00-301.00 Heifers 221.00-271.00Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: 290.00-305.00 Heifers 245.00-282.00

Dairy Steers 140.00-165.00 Baby Calves Dairy Type, CAN: 100.00-450.00

Baby Calves Beef Type: 450.00-875.00

Hay: Sq Bales 5.00-17.00 Rd Bales -82.50Straw: Sq Bales 1.50-3.00 Rd Bales -24.00Greenfeed: Sq Bales NONE Rd Bales NONE

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Caregivers/Aides 710CAREGIVER required for

elderly couple in rural central AB location.

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ENTRIES CLOSE:Vocal, Musical Theatre

and Piano - Jan. 31, 2016Band/School Chorus

and Speech - Feb. 7, 2016

Entries may be mailed to Box 2031.

April 13 to 21, 2016Grand Concert: April 24, 2016

Please visit our website www.stettlermusicfestival.com

for entry forms and nomination forms for the Award of Excellence.

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Reasons to oppose CPP expansion

CHARLES LAMMAMNIELS VELDHUISTROY MEDIA COLUMNISTS

News reports following the meeting of Canada’s fi nance ministers suggest that the brakes will put on the fed-eral government’s plan to expand the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). As Saskatchewan Finance Minister Kevin Doherty recently noted, “the last thing we need to do right now is impose an additional payroll tax on our business community.”

But this is only one small reason to oppose CPP expan-sion. Here are several others:

1. An expansion of the CPP is a solution looking for a problem

In 2009, the federal and provincial/territorial fi nance ministers created a research working group to explore whether Canadians were ad-equately prepared for retire-ment. The group’s summary report found that “Overall, the Canadian retirement in-come system is performing well, providing Canadians with an adequate standard of living upon retirement.”

Similarly, an examina-tion by Philip Cross, former chief economic analyst for Statistics Canada, conclud-ed that proponents of an expanded Canada Pension Plan “stoke fears of a loom-ing crisis by claiming that Canadians aren’t saving enough for retirement. These claims blatantly ignore the ample resources available to Canadians when they retire.”

2. Expanding the CPP will lead to reduced private sav-ings in RRSPs, TFSAs, etc.

Research led by University of Montreal economics pro-fessor François Vaillancourt shows that past expansion of the CPP resulted in reduced private savings by Canadian households. Indeed, when governments increase man-datory savings (through CPP contributions), Canadian households reduce other forms of voluntary savings such as RRSPs and TFSAs. The end result is not a boost in savings but rather a reallo-cation from fl exible, privately held savings to mandatory government savings.

3. CPP expansion is a bad deal for young Canadians

The narrative that CPP pro-vides strong returns for all Canadians is false. Unlike a private pension or RRSP account, the returns to the CPPIB are not directly shared with benefi ciaries in the form of higher benefi ts or with contributors through lower contribution rates. Young Canadians receive

particularly modest returns. According to the Offi ce of the Chief Actuary, someone born in 1980 could expect a 2.3 per cent annual real rate of return on their CPP contri-butions. For someone born in 1950, the rate of return is much higher at 4.2 per cent.

According to an academic study published in Canadian Public Policy, a key reason the rate of return is so much lower for younger genera-tions is that contribution rates have increased with-out an equivalent increase in benefi ts. In 1986, the total contribution rate was 3.6 per cent, growing steadily to the current rate of 9.9 per cent in 2003. A report from an interprovincial committee of government ministers noted that the current contribution rate would only need to be 6 per cent if a higher rate was not required to correct the under-funding left by the low rates of older cohorts.

4. Expanded CPP will lead to a major tax increase on mid-dle-income Canadians

While no specifi c propos-al is currently being publicly debated, expanding CPP will necessitate higher payroll taxes today to fund increased payouts in the future. The existing rules for CPP con-tributions already require $4,960 annually in employer and employee contributions for a single working Canadian making $53,600. An expanded CPP could produce a marked increase in the average Canadian family’s total tax bill, which already accounts for 42.1 per cent of income, leaving less money available for families to allocate as they wish.

5. CPP is not an especially low cost way to invest

Advocates of CPP expansion tout its supposed low costs. But a recent study found that the operating expenses cited by the CPPIB, which man-ages the CPP’s investments, cover only a select subset of the total costs involved in running the CPP. A fuller accounting of all the costs, including external manage-ment fees and the transac-tion costs of executing its investment strategy, paints a different picture. The total costs are approximately four times higher than the nar-rowly-defi ned operating ex-penses ratio touted by the CPPIB. In fact, the total costs of the CPP now exceed many low-cost mutual funds and ETFs offered in the fi nancial markets for RRSPs and TFSAs.

Charles Lammam is direc-tor of fi scal studies and Niels Veldhuis is president at the Fraser Institute.

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Is chicken soup the ultimate cold medicine?There are many treat-

ments for the common cold. Perhaps no solution is more utilized than a hot bowl of chicken soup. People have chased away chills and sniffl es with rich broth and savory veg-etables for centuries. But is chicken soup really the miracle medicine upon which so many rely?

Chicken soup has long been touted for its abil-ity to treat a cold. As far back as the 12th century, Jewish philosopher and physician Maimonides recommended it for colds. Although it would seem that chicken soup being good for colds is simply

an old wives’ tale, there is really something substan-tial to the claims.

Any hot liquid or bev-erage can soothe throats that are sore from cough-ing or a postnasal drip from colds. Liquids in any form can help prevent de-hydration and slow down runny noses, which ex-acerbate congestion and sinus pain. In 1978, re-searchers published a study in the journal Chest stated that sipping chick-en soup or even just hot water could help clear clogged nasal passages.

Another benefit to chicken soup is its nutri-tional value. Most recipes

for chicken soup include many different vegeta-bles — from carrots to celery to leeks to even leafy greens, like spin-ach. The inclusion of the vegetables helps increase the nutritional value of the soup, particularly the antioxidants in the meal. Antioxidants, such as vitamins and miner-als in produce, can help improve the immune sys-tem response of the body. According to WebMD, add-ing fruit and vegetables of any kind to your diet will improve your health. Some foods are high-er in antioxidants than others. The three major antioxidant vitamins are beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E. You’ll fi nd them in colorful fruits and vegetables — espe-cially those with purple, blue, red, orange, and yel-low hues. Therefore, be sure to add these colors to your cold-fi ghting soup.

Additional studies have shown that chicken soup is a great cold reliever. In 2000, researchers at the

University of Nebraska exposed neutrophils, white blood cells that fi ght infections, but also may cause infl ammation, to diluted chicken broth. These cells slowed their movement, which would help reduce some symp-toms of colds. Although a family recipe was used for the study, other soups were tested, and most store-purchased chicken soups worked the same way.

The majority of the symptoms from colds are caused not by the cold virus itself, but by the body’s response and fi ght against the invading virus. Many of these effects, like clogged noses and head-aches, are some sort of infl ammation. Therefore any food that can reduce infl ammation may have cold-fi ghting benefi ts as well.

Although chicken soup may not eliminate all cold symptoms, it has enough benefi cial properties to al-leviate many complaints from colds.