LES STULBERG Independent reporter

Among 1 .4 mi l l ion guests at the centennial Calgary Stampede last week were Endiang’s Ken and Eleanor Schultz.

What makes the Schultz couple stand out from the crowd is the fact that it was Ken’s 70th time at the Calgary Stampede, while Eleanor has attended about 60 of the stampedes.

Attendance numbers at Calgary’s 100-year stam-pede broke all records, and while Ken’s longstand-ing presence might not be a record, it does show extraordinary support for the sport.

Ken, 76, first attended the Stampede in 1939, going with his maternal grandparents, Gibson and Emmie Richardson. He attributes his love of rodeo to his grandfather, who operated a horse ranch near Endiang prior to moving to Calgary in 1936, and had a “great love for rodeo.”

Since 1942, Ken has been at every Calgary Stampede but one.

As a child, he would stay with his grandpar-ents in Calgary during the summer to take in the Stampede. Sometimes, his cousins would also stay, and he remembers going to pancake breakfasts and watching square-dancing on the streets.

“We always went to the rodeo every day of the six-

day show,” Ken recalled. “Grandma would pack bologna sandwiches for lunch.

“ W h e n t h e g a t e s opened, we would run to get a rush seat in the bleachers, trying be early enough to get one under the over-hang of the grand-stand.”

The rush seats then cost 75 cents, while in contrast, the reserved seating the Schultzs had this year cost $96.

E l e a n o r , a l s o 7 6 , attended her first Calgary Stampede in 1947 with her parents, Ralph and Tillie Tucker. Since about 1952, she has attended every stampede but one.

“We scheduled every-thing around the Calgary Stampede,” said Eleanor, when asked how they man-aged to attend so many stampedes.

“Well, not everything,” Ken said with a laugh.

The only stampede the couple missed was in 1961 when their first daughter, Valerie, was born that July.

“We used to take some-body local with us every year that hadn’t been to the Stampede before,” Eleanor said.

The Schultzs have saved a ticket stub from gate admission to the stampede grounds from the mid-1940s. The entry cost then was 25 cents, compared to $16 this year. They also have a large collection of stampede programs from almost every year since 1952, most costing 50 cents or a dollar.

This year’s centennial program wasn’t added to the collection.

“Ten dollars for a pro-gram is just too much,” Ken said after not buying this year’s edition. “There have been a lot of changes to the stampede, but they have been gradual.”

Ken has wi tnessed appreciable changes to one of his favourite parts of the Stampede.

“The chuckwagon races have really changed,” Ken said. “The wagons used to be old and have break-downs. Now, they are fan-cier and all painted up.

“ I r emember when Buster Walker (a competi-tor from Byemoor) would load up his three-ton truck with horses and tow his wagon behind to Calgary. Today, they have such big trucks and have 30 or 40 head of horses.

“The fireworks used to be only on Saturday night — now they have them every night of the week.

“ E v e r y t h i n g h a s changed — the pr ize money, new grandstand and the format of inviting only the top cowboys in the world. You don’t see anybody local anymore — that’s what I miss.”

Ken said local con-tent has dwindled since wild cow milking and the wild horse race have been discontinued at the high-profile Calgary Stampede.

Being devoted stam-pede fans, the Schultzs order their tickets each September or October for the following year, getting the same seats each year.

The Schul tzs don’t know how much longer they will carry on their Stampede tradition.

“We are getting older, you know,” Eleanor said as Ken added, “We will prob-ably go again next year.”

The family tradition will likely carry on regard-less, as daughter, Val, now has 45 Calgary Stampedes under her belt.

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LES STULBERGIndependent reporter

From Stettler to Jersey is a long journey to travel, but one that Stettler native Mi-chael Lomenda has achieved creatively. Graduating from William E. Hay Composite High School in 1997, Lom-enda enrolled in Red Deer College with aspirations of becoming an architect, tak-ing some arts classes as a sideline. Instead, he built a career in the arts.

Lomenda, 32, stars in Jersey Boys — the highly acclaimed, award-winning musical production that showcases the music and life story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Following a sold-out two-year engage-ment in Toronto, the Jersey Boys are touring the U.S. and Canada with the west-ern leg of the tour including Calgary and Edmonton.

For Lomenda, bring-ing the show to Alberta is a homecoming.

“It’s exciting to be coming home,” he said. “I am proud of the show and I think it’s a show Albertans would like. I saw my fi rst musical theatre on the stages of the Jubilee auditoriums in Calgary and Edmonton when I was 12 or 13 years old. Now, I am performing on those very same stages. For me, it’s full circle. It’s been an amazing dream come true for me.”

In Calgary, the Jersey Boys cast received a “white-

hat” welcome from MayorNaheed Nenshi and were invited to sing O Canada to open the Calgary Stam-pede’s centennial edition.

Born and raised in Stettler, Lomenda was the fi rst of two sons born to Mark and Janice Lomenda. After a hockey career in the WHA, his father made the move to Stettler for an oil-fi eld job with Gulf Canada, while his mother operated her own hair-dressing busi-ness in Stettler for 10 years.

“I am so proud to be from Stettler,” Lomenda said. “It has shaped me into the man and artist I am today.

“Many people think small towns don’t appreciate the arts, but the reverse is true in Stettler. Stettler realizes their value and has many opportunities for youth — it is a very supportive community. I feel so blessed to have grown up in Stettler, with great parents and a community that cares.”

Stettler is proud of Lo-menda’s success in the en-tertainment world and ear-lier this year honoured him with the Clearview Award of Merit, which recognizes national and international achievements.

“I was thrilled to receive the award, and to be a co-recipient with Bridie Ford, it couldn’t get any better,” Lomenda said.

The Lomenda family was gifted a piano from family friend Blaine Paulsen, who still lives in Stettler, and

from a young age Michael took classical piano lessons in Lacombe. After a few years, his father decided to join him in taking lessons and they would drive toLacombe each week.

“That was a very special time,” Lomenda recalled.

Lomenda didn’t become interested in acting until his high school years. In the high school production of “Scrooge,” he played the

piano as an accompanist.Lomenda credits two of

his Stettler teachers, Darrell Dobson and Rose Pearson, for being the mentors that most infl uenced him. He also drew inspiration from

teachers Eric Rahn and Grace Fix, and said every teacher he had helped him develop a strong work ethic, which has aided his career.

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A building boom of sorts is gaining ground in Stettler.

Halfway through this year, the town has issued building permits total-ling $13,628,419, well ahead of the same point last year, when permits totalled $4,145,793.

“We are down in resi-dential, but up in industrial and institutional, signifi -cantly,” said Leann Gra-ham, Stettler’s planning and development offi cer.

“Hopefully, with the increase in commercial, industrial and institution-al, we will see an increase in residential.”

At this point, building activity appears to be on pace to break last year’s total of $16,140,927.

While the town has re-corded just two new hous-ing units under residential that totalled $691,500, that amount doesn’t in-clude $8,675,760 for the Points West seniors’ pro-ject that covers the fulltotal under institutional.

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Contributed photo

Stettler native Michael Lomenda (right) performs as part of the internationally acclaimed Jersey Boys, who are performing in Alberta this month. From left are Preston Boyd as Bob Gaudio, Joseph Bwarie as Frankie Valli, John Gardiner as Tommy DeVito and Lomenda as Nick Massi. Lomenda is a 1997 graduate of William E. Hay.

Stampede fans extraordinaireFrom 75-cent to $96 rush seats, Endiang couple has saddled through Calgary Stampede history

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Ken and Eleanor Schultz leaf through some of their Calgary Stampede memorabilia from a 70-year run.

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LEFT PHOTOS: Coleman Miller, 19, of Bashaw and his eight-year-old brother, Hudson, earned roles in the latest Canadian Badlands Passion Play at Drumheller. ABOVE PHOTO: Coleman in character (second from the right).

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“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for them,” Lomenda said of his teach-ers. “The Stettler school sys-tem is amazing.”

Dobson and Pearson later married and moved to On-tario. Lomenda was touched to have them in the audience at one of his Jersey Boys per-formances in Toronto.

Lomenda is appreciative of the support from his par-ents and clearly proud of the achievements in the medical fi eld of his brother, Ryan, who is six years younger and now lives in Montreal.

“I have been so lucky to have had such wonder-ful, loving parents,” he said. “They travelled lots when they were young and encour-aged me to do the same and do anything I set my mind to.”

Lomenda is modest about his success. He has an im-pressive list of credits to his name in theatre, fi lm and television and voice-overs, but landing a role in Jersey Boys is the highlight of his career and no easy feat.

Jersey Boys, recipient of Grammy and Tony Awards, is rated one of the best mu-sical productions in North America. Time Magazine proclaims, “It will run for centuries!”

It’s not surprising that many actors desired being cast in the popular musical, and the competition for the roles was intense.

“I was at the right place at the right time — the stars aligned,” Lomenda said on being cast as Nick Massi in the fi rst national tour ofJersey Boys from the U.S.

Perhaps the most impor-tant star in the equation was Lomenda himself.

The multi-talented, hard-

working Albertan, with strik-ing good looks, confesses to being a workaholic, con-stantly trying to evolve and grow and hone his skills.

“The entertainers with staying power are the really hard workers,” he said.

The national tour did a three-month stop in Toronto before deciding to make the show permanent in Toronto, going with an all-Canadian cast, in which Lomenda re-tained the role of Massi.

Jersey Boys tells the story of how Frankie Val-li and the Four Seasons,four blue-collar kids from Newark, N.J., became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. The show features more than 30 of the group’s hits that have stood the test of time and have the audience singing along and dancing in the aisles.

“It’s an incredible story, which many people will be surprised by,” Lomenda said. “It has moments that range from exciting, moving and dark to hilarious.”

Lomenda noted Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons came from an era when the media didn’t delve into the personal lives of entertain-ers, but rather focused only on their music, so few people know what happened in their lives behind the scenes.

Lomenda applauds his fellow cast members.

“I’m constantly amazed how consistent their perfor-mances are,” he said.

Reviews of the show have been positive. Some say they leave the theatre wanting to see it again, while others have said they can’t get the songs out of their head.

Lomenda had to laugh when telling of leaving the

theatre after a show and see-ing two teenage boys in their pickup truck in the parking lot singing, “Sherry, Baby” at the top of their lungs.

The Calgary tour stop, which wrapped up Sunday, has been an enjoyable one for Lomenda. He stayed with his parents, who now live in Calgary. His brother visited from Montreal, the fi rst time the family has been all to-gether in a long time.

“It was wonderful,” he said. “With no hotel rooms, it didn’t feel like being on tour. And with home-cooked meals — it just felt likebeing home.”

Lomenda, who still has strong Stettler ties, said he appreciated the support from the community. Residents came by the bus loads to see him perform in Calgary.

“Stettler has been so sup-portive,” he said. “It was cool to see high school friends and reconnect.”

For those who missed the Calgary performances, Jersey Boys is set for an Ed-monton stage from Aug. 15 through Sept. 2.

The amicable Lomenda said he wants to meet the folks coming from Stettler to say hello — advising them to meet him at the stage door after the show.

The road to success for Lomenda, however, was not paved in gold. He ex-perienced lean years along the way and had to learn to accept rejection. He had to miss family events and give up a lot to pursue his career.

“I was working 60 hours a week, starting at a morning coffee shop and fi nishing at Swiss Chalet and barely pay-ing the rent,” Lomenda said.

Some of places he could afford to rent were less than desirable.

“At night, you could hear the rats scratching in the walls and I had to get up and bang some pots and pans to scare them off so I could get some sleep,” he said. “Dur-ing the hard times, I drew on strength and conviction and knowing I had people in my corner and the backing of my community at Stettler.

“I’ve always been a dreamer. I never knew ex-actly what I would do, but I knew it would be something out of the ordinary.”

As a child, though, he didn’t necessarily see him-self bound for stages of ma-jor North American cities.

“I am my own commod-ity,” he said. “I constantly have to sell myself. It can be daunting at times to balance career and personal life. My career doesn’t defi ne who I am. It is important to experi-ence things and participate in life — that is what takes you through the tough times.”

Lomenda has per-formed in 1,000 Jersey Boys shows, eight shows a week, with only one day off each week. Mondays are blank. Some might fi nd that schedule mundane, but notLomenda.

“I challenge anyone to be bored,” he said. “It is fun. The scenes are well-written, live audiences are electric, there is a tangible force of excited energy from the audi-ence, (and) you are breathing the same air. It is exciting.

“It has enriched my life by choosing the arts — it’s the best choice I could have made. The rewards have been unbelievable.”

Lomenda believes his success came at the “exact right time,” he said.

“If it had come too soon, too quick — it may have been harder to handle and I might not have appreciated it as much.”

Lomenda lists his three career goals as — work as much as possible, always do his best and to be constantly learning. He hopes his con-tract with Jersey Boys will be renewed, but down the road he can see himself moving to New York for the challenges and opportunities Broadway has to offer.

Lomenda is a true inspi-ration for many, but espe-cially young people, as he is living proof that coming from a small town is in no way a disadvantage. Dream big and work hard, and the opportunities are endless.

Lomenda did just that.

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A couple of Bashaw theatre boys took the stage this past weekend at the Canadian Badlands Passion Play in Drumheller.

Coleman Miller, 19, landed a part as one of the Apostles in his fi rst time auditioning for a role.His eight-year-old brother, Hudson, was also thrilled to be cast as a villager

in the same production. Both brothers share a love for theatre fostered large-ly by their involvement in the Bashaw Community Theatre group.

The Miller boys travelled between Bashaw and Drumheller all spring to prepare for the highly anticipated pro-duction. It has been listed as “one of Alberta’s top cultural attractions,” by

Attractions Canada, as well as “one of the top 100 events in North America,” by the American Bus Association.

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RCMP report

Deceased woman in sleeperof livestock truck on highway

SGT. DUNCAN BABCHUK

Stettler RCMP detachment

Below is a summary of most calls for Stettler RCMP service from last Tuesday, July 10, to this Tuesday, July 17.

Calls with the “SUI” no-tation attached are still un-der investigation. Anyone with information regarding unsolved crimes or incidents is asked to contact Stettler RCMP at 403-742-3382, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Tuesday, July 1011:02 a.m. — Report re-

garding a concern for safety of a female residing at a 44 Street residence. Investi-gators attended and spoke with a 49-year-old female who stated that she woke up her 18-year-old son and he became angry for being wo-ken up. The son apologized for yelling and said he just wanted a cup of coffee and that he overreacted. There were no signs of assault or physical confrontation and the male was warned about the volume of his voice when he is angry or upset.

12:25 p.m. — Com-plaint of a dog in distress inside a pickup truck parked on Main Street. The regis-tered owner of the truck, a 24-year-old female from Stettler, was located. She was advised the dog needs to be kept home when the weather is hot, or kept in the shade or in a vehicle with air conditioning, because it was too hot to leave an animal in a vehicle. The owner under-stood and said the windows were down and she wanted to leave the vehicle running, but her boyfriend advised against it. No charges.

1 p.m. — Report of a hit and run to a vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot. The 50-year-old male owner from Rimbey advised that his automobile was struck in the front end and the car was no longer driveble.

1:34 p.m. — Com-plaint of an erratic driver on Highway 12 near Nevis, operating a gravel truck and towing a trailer. The truck was reported to be at vary-ing speeds, crossing over the lanes and cut off another motorist at an intersection. The truck wasn’t located.

2:39 p.m. — Residential false alarm on Third Street in Big Valley.

3:56 p.m. — Complaint of a black-coloured Dodge Dakota truck being driven by a female from Stettler, driving through the stop sign southbound on 57 Street on Tower Road. An investiga-tor located the driver at her residence and spoke with her about not stopping at the stop sign. The driver in-sisted she stopped. She was warned about her driving, as the complainant didn’t wish to attend court.

4:11 p.m. — A 911 call came from a cellphone. The dispatcher could hear normal voices in the back-ground and no sounds of distress. The 58-year-old male phone owner from Vermilion was located at Buffalo Road in White Sands. The call was a result of a pocket dial.

5:28 p.m. — Complaint from a driver from Ponoka about a maroon-coloured Dodge pickup truck with

exhaust stacks and being driven dangerously east-bound on Highway 12. The truck passed on the Erskine overpass, almost causing a head-on collision. The truck was driven at excessive speeds. The suspect driver has been identifi ed. SUI

8:46 p.m. — Complaint of fi ve teenagers at Viking Ship park on the playground equipment, being loud and swearing. An investiga-tor attended the area andlocated four youths on top of the equipment. When questioned, they stated that they weren’t swearing. They were advised to respect that other people were in the same area. No charges.

Wednesday, July 119:26 a.m. — A 911 call

repored a male in medical distress on 52 Street. An in-vestigator attended to fi nd a 19-year-old in a wheelchair with an IV in his arm. He was also frustrated with his wheelchair and he was try-ing to get to the hospital. The male was driven to the Stettler hospital.

9:44 a.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a deer on Range Road 20-0, about a quarter-mile north on Highway 601.

2:46 p.m. — A black- coloured bicycle was turned in after sitting in the bike racks at Christ-King school for several weeks. The bike will be held at the detach-ment for 45 days before be-ing turned over to the town.

3:21 p.m. — Com-plaint of a silver-coloured Dodge van crossing the centre line on Highway 12, near 67 Street and forcing the oncoming west-bound vehicle onto the shoulder. The van was located and the 57-year-old female driver from Bluffton said she was dazed and realized she crossed the centre line. She got out of her vehicle and walked around to stretch. There were no charges and a warning was issued.

6:44 p.m. — A commer-cial false alarm came from Action Plumbing.

9:04 p.m. — Complaint of an impaired elderly male on a bicycle on the main road near the bowling al-ley. The caller stated “he can’t even get on the pink bike and seems very intoxi-cated.” An investigator at-tended the area and located a 64-year-old male from Emmerson Acres walking his bike in the middle of the highway at the intersection of highways 12 and 56. He was arrested for public in-toxication, lodged in police cells and was released in the morning when sober.

Thursday, July 12

1:27 a.m. — Complaint of noise and loud music from the street on 40 Ave-nue Close. The source of the noise was revealed to be a 17-year-old male from Stettler, who was singing to himself in his truck out-side his grandmother’s resi-dence. The investigator ob-served the cab of the vehicle smelled of marijuana and was full of smoke. The oc-cupant was arrested for pos-session of a controlled sub-stance and he was escorted to the police car. Search of the vehicle revealed a grind-er with marijuana inside, a

bong and beer. The male was charged for possession, contrary to the controlled Drugs and Substances Act and unlawful possession of liquor. He is scheduled to attend court on Aug. 14t.

9:36 a.m. — A 911 call reporting a deceased 50-year-old female in the sleeper of a livestock haul-ing highway truck. Inves-tigators attended Highway 12 across from the John Deere dealership, where they spoke with the driver, who reported picking up a female hitchhiker near La-combe earlier in the day. Due to the suspicious nature of the incident, investiga-tors from the RCMP Major Crime Unit and Red Deer Forensic Identifi cation Unit were called in to assist with the investigation. The driver was detained for questioning and the truck was seized for further examination. Due to the hot temperature, Stettler Fire washed down the load of pigs inside the trailer. The pigs were then turned over to another driver. The cause of death is inconclu-sive at this time. SUI

12:02 p.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a deer on Township Road 40-4.

12:32 p.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a deer on Range Road 17-1, eight kilometers south of Highway 12.

1:30 p.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a tree at Old MacDonald’s

farm. A bumper struck the tree while thevehicle backed up.

3:50 p.m. — Report of a two- vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 56 and 44 Avenue.

A 26-year-old woman from St. Albert re-ported that her 2012 Ford Focus was struck from be-hind by a 2000 Ford Focus, being driven by an 85-year- old Stettler woman. SUI

4:37 p.m. — A Good Sa-maritan turned in a cheque book and pen that was found near the dumpsters at the Stettler Motel. The wife of the owner was contacted in Jasper and she advised that her husband was staying at the motel. The cheques were returned to the owner.

6:44 p.m. — False resi-dential duress alarm at a 68 Street home. The owner advised that he had just had the alarm installed and was trying to arm it.

6:58 p.m. — False resi-dential alarm at the same 68 Street home. The home-owner was still trying to get his alarm system working.

7:25 p.m. — Report of shoplifting on June 6 at the Stop and Go store. SUI

10:05 p.m. — Commer-cial false alarm at the White Goose restaurant.

11:40 p.m. — False alarm at Carlisle Road house.

Friday, July 1311:10 a.m. — Report

of a two-vehicle collision in front of the TD Bank on Main Street. A 27-year-old female driver from Stettler was backing her Ford Es-cape when her driver’s rear corner struck the passenger door of a Ford Focus. SUI

11:17 a.m. — Report of small dog in the front seat of a truck parked on Main Street in front of the Medi-cal Clinic. The window was

only cracked and the dog was in distress. The truck was located and the inves-tigator checked on the dog. The window was down four inches, the dog was leashed to the gear shift on the fl oor, with a small bowl of water. The owner was located in the medical clinic and it was suggested the other window be lowered to allow for air movement. The dog was physically checked on and found not to be in distress.

1:22 p.m. — Report of a theft of vehicle documents and sunglasses from a cube van parked at the Brick. The doors were locked. SUI

2:48 p.m. — Complaint of harassing phone and text messages received at a 53 Street residence. A 53-year-old Stettler male was or-dered to stop the calls and a warning was issued at the request of the complainant.

2:50 p.m. — Report of a two-vehicle collision at the McDonald’s drive-thru. A 27-year-old female driving a Dodge Caravan followed a Dodge truck into the lineup. After both vehicles stopped, the truck suddenly backed up. The van received dam-age and the truck was re-portedly not damaged. SUI

3:22 p.m. — Report of intoxicated persons in the Stettler hospital parking lot. The caller observed an old-er white truck with a blue pinstripe, facing 47 Avenue, with two males and one fe-male standing outside with open liquor. In a previous in-cident, the same truck door dinged a vehicle. When the investigator arrived, allparties were gone and the truck wasn’t located.

5:16 p.m. — A 911 driv-ing complaint reported a black-coloured GMC Si-erra speeding and passing unsafely on Highway 11 to Highway 12. The truck passed two vehicles and a cattleliner and reportedly almost collided with the vehicles it had passed. The GMC wasn’t located.

7:02 p.m. — A 911 call reported a disturbance where a male had pushed a second male out of a wheel-chair outside a residence on 46 Street. Investigators determined that a 21-year-old intoxicated male was pushing a 19-year-old male in a wheelchair and they fell over. The 19-year-old didn’t wish to speak with police about the matter.

7:18 p.m. — False alarm from Aspen Ford.

7:46 p.m. — Report of a lost purse that was left at Wal-Mart in a shopping cart. It was later reported that the 69-year-old woman had located her wallet.

8:32 p.m. — Investiga-tors were called to Range Road 16-4, near Byemoor, and arrested a 63-year-old man who was disturbed and was uttering death threats. He taken into custody under provisions of the Mental Health Act and was escorted to the Stettler hospital.

Saturday, July 14

2:27 a.m. — False alarm from the Turtle Carwash.

8:21 a.m. — A 911 call reported loud music since 5:30 a.m. at a 46 Street house. Investigators found 19-, 21- and 23-year-old men at the home and a warning was issued at the request of the complainant.

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Some have wondered why it hasn’t happened a lot sooner, considering the precedent that was set in Saskatchewan a number of years ago. I refer to the land-claim initiative that is being pursued by members of the Pikani (Piegan) First Nation reserve located in the Foothills area of south-western Alberta.

In a nutshell, the land-claim document states that Treaty 7, which governs the southern Alberta First Na-tions, is fraudulent and that all traditional Pikani terri-tory will be reoccupied. It orders all non-Pikani people and enterprises to vacate all Crown land within not only their own territory, but all Blackfoot Territory.

It also demands that all infrastructure be kept in place, and that any cattle found on their land will be seized. Clearly, this has caused some consternation in the local ranching com-munity, especially amongst those that have livestock on grazing leases that are af-fected by the claim.

Local ranchers imme-diately smelled a rat when they heard of the claim, not-ing that this was just a bla-tant threat to extort money by the individuals behind the claim.

The Saskatchewan Trea-ty Land Entitlement Act was brought up as being the source of the problem. That legislation recognized that the original Indian treaties were inadequate and com-pensated Saskatchewan First Nations to the tune of hundreds of millions of tax-payer dollars.

From the documents that have been circulated, including a resolution from the Pikani Band Council, it’s hard to determine the extent of offi cial support for this claim. But then it’s hard to believe that the claim would not have universal support from the members of the Pikani First Nation, considering the unstated goal is compensation — that’s just human nature.

The Saskatchewan prec-edent provided for fi nancial compensation that had to be used to buy former na-tive territory from existing landowners and leasehold-ers. Much of that land was then leased back to local farmers.

Notwithstanding the fuzzy source and unclear support for the land claim — it’s a clever move to force a discussion on the situation and see what the political/government re-sponse will be.

The response from the ranching community was entirely predictable — they are outraged at this blatant exercise to undermine their livelihood by threatening

to take away their grazing rights on Crown land. Con-sidering many of the graz-ing leases are more than 120 years old, that would be understandable.

But there’s more to the story, of course — what has become suspect is the timing of the land claim. Unlike their ancestors who signed the original trea-ties, today’s First Nations’ leadership is quite politi-cally sophisticated and has developed keen insight and experience on how to suc-cessfully pursue their inter-ests and issues with govern-ments.

What I expect the claim-ants calculated with this move was that with the elec-tion of Premier Alison Red-ford, they just might have a more sympathetic ear for their claim at the provincial level. Our premier spent a number of years working as a human-rights lawyer in South Africa. Add to that her suspected more liberal leanings on social issues in general, and it’s a recipe that the authors of the claim might feel will get the issue on the negotiating table.

The Saskatchewan land agreement occurred under a previous NDP government — need I say more.

There is another twist to this issue that would add some mischief to any anxi-ety on the part of grazing leaseholders. Rural south-ern Alberta voted Wildrose in the last election, and ranchers were the hardcore of that support.

One can’t help but ex-pect the ruling PC gov-ernment not to keep that political reality in mind as they begin to digest this is-sue. For them, it would be a tough chew to consider using millions of taxpayer dollars to resolve the land-claim issue as per the Sas-katchewan precedent for a small group of cattle barons who are ardent supporters of the opposition Wildrose party.

I might be cynical, but I believe once this issue moves into political arena at the provincial cabinet level, the socially progressive PCs, though wanting to ad-dress the claim in favour of the First Nations, will want to see the affected ranching community pay dearly for it, one way or another.

All is fair in politics, so they say. Stay tuned.

Will Verboven is the editor of Alberta Farmer.

All is fairin politics,so they say

PromotingStettlerin the tradition ofCarl Stettler

In 1976, I fl ew to Toronto and took a bus to Simcoe (close to Niagara Falls). There, I picked up, right off the assembly line, a 1977 Chevy Sport Van and began the drive back to Calgary, where I lived at that time.

The dealership I’d purchased from, be-cause I was in ministry, gave me a discount large enough to pay for the fl ight and the drive back, with a bit left over.

I drove back through the U.S., so in ad-dition to enjoying the drive in my new van, I was able to see a lot of new country.

About 25 miles from where I picked up the van, I drove past Tillsonburg and began humming Stompin’ Tom Connor’s “Tillsonburg, Tillsonburg, my back still aches when I hear that word.”

Just outside of Tillsonburg, I noticed a small paved road called, “JacksonSideroad.”

Life is full of surprises, and the fol-lowing year, I was driving the same van back to Ontario to attend London Baptist Seminary. On the second day of the fi rstsemester, I met an energized, gregarious and attractive blond girl from ... of all places, Tillsonburg.

I was smitten in the most delightful fashion!

A few months later, that same girl in-vited me to spend the weekend at her par-ents’ home so that she could show meNiagara Falls, which was only a short drive from their place. She left the campus ahead of me, but provided me with direc-tions. I noticed that they lived on Jackson Sideroad!

I proposed to that same young lady seven months later and, just recently, we celebrated 33 years of marriage.

Like most us us, I have made my share of mistakes, but meeting and marrying my wife is not one of them.

We have served the Lord together in missions and churches in four provinces. There have been ups and downs and round and rounds, but if I have any regret, it’s that we didn’t meet sooner so that we could have even more time together.

I am thankful to God for the wonder-ful institution of marriage. It provides the only calculation that defi es mathematical sense, because in marriage, one plus one equals one.

Marriage is a relationship that eradi-cates loneliness, enhances and corrects (sometimes painfully) character and the only institution that I know of that doubles the income and cuts the rent in half!

The polls and statistics might say and report what they will ... the culture might dance to whatever amoral tune it desires in these days ... but the truth remains that, The Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two become one.” (Ephesians 5:31)

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Marriage defi es math; one plus one equals one

2007 — Five years ago— Village of Botha has

broken ground on 28 new lots — 10 mobile home and 18 residential. Mayor Jean Jackson calls it a momen-tous occasion for the village of 185 residents.

— A biodiesel plant, in the feasibility phase in Stettler, has people buzz-ing about the newest tech-nology in fuel production.

— Donalda farm cou-ple Lil and Jerry Lee were among the Farm Family of the Year recipients during a ceremony at Edmonton Northlands.

— Local chuckwagon drivers Norm Cuthbertson, Reg Johnstone and Neal Walgenbach fi nished in second, third and fourth, re-spectively, in the aggregate standings at the Calgary Stampede.

— One of the six soldiers who was recently killed in

Afghanistan was a nephew of Donalda residents Matt and Brenda Stepp.

1997 — 15 years ago— A campaign to

save the rails and Alberta Prairie Steam Tours cap-tured provincial media at-tention as Central Western Railway Corp. plans to abandon the rail line from Donalda to Morrin.

— The East Central Alberta Catholic School Division is asking Alberta Education for the school in Halkirk so that it can open a Catholic school there.

— Ed Buchmeier of Erskine marks 30 years on

the Alberta pony chariot circuit.

— Rumsey’s Storch family held its 76th family reunion at Ol’ MacDonald’s Resort at Buffalo Lake.

1987 — 25 years ago— The community

mourned the loss of long-time Stettler businessman Brian Johnson, who along with Ted Connor formed Johnson-Connor Agencies.

— Brian Kannekens, 17-year-old Stettler resi-dent, has been named to the provincial juvenile bas-ketball team. He’s the only Team Alberta player from a rural centre.

— The Red Willow Ag-ricultural Society hosted its 12th annual men’s slo-pitch tournament.

— Leo Gitzel, an ac-countant in Stettler for 33 years, was named business-person of the week.

Local chuckwagon drivers rank in top four at Stampede

Les-sonsfrom the past

By Les StulbergIndependent reporter

THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT NEWS Page A5Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Dear Editor,

It’s with no lack of concern that I read the RCMP report in the July 4 edition of the Stettler Independent, which notes “a mentally disturbed el-derly female on 51 Avenue” contacted the detachment on three occasions that week.

It’s not a new development, as a similar report appeared in previous weeks.

My immediate question is: “Does anybody care about the senior; is there no one — no social worker or health professional or family member — who can obtain help for this person?”

Elder abuse and/or elder neglect comes to mind in this case, and surely we can offer more than that to our el-derly citizens. But I don’t know the details; perhaps everything possible is already being done. If so, a big thank-you — as mental-health issues aren’t an easy thing to deal with at the best of times.

Secondly, it’s no small concern that an individual who is evidentlyinnocent is being incriminated by a disturbed caller.

I would be most surprised if the police are the only ones hearing about this. Does anybody care about hisintegrity?

Thirdly, would someone who has knowledge of how to deal with these issues please respond to this letter. I personally would benefi t from fresh knowledge on how to handle a case such as this, if it were to happen in my own family. I’m quite sure that a good number of others would, too.

There is help available — everyone knows that — but who do we talk to? What is the process?

With the sincere hope that it will soon be reported that help has been provided for this elderly lady …

Claude Dupont,Stettler

‘Happy to say I belonged in Halkirk’

‘Elder abuse, neglect comes to mind’

RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter

An Alix-area farmer got a bargain of sorts when heappeared in Stettler Provincial Court last week.

Alderic Catellier was fi ned $200 for discharg-ing a fi rearm May 19 at 1:37 a.m., as reported by hisneighbour.

Catellier said he was shooting coyotes that were chas-ing his cats, but he admitted to using fi rearms without authorization.

“I don’t even have a fi rearms licence,” he said.“You could have faced more-serious charges,” said

Judge Hunter.In other courts news:— Darren Gregory Wright was fi ned $500 for breach-

ing probation when he was in contact with a person that broke a no-contact order.

“Court orders are meant to be obeyed,” said Judge Jim Hunter, who warned the accused that another breach could send him to jail.

— Marc Antony Duhamel was fi ned $250 for driving a vehicle “in a way that contravenes the rules of the road.”

— Julie Anne Pfeiffer of Calgary was granted acurative discharge with 18 months’ probation for im-paired operation of a motor vehicle.

“I should not have been driving,” she said as she read a prepared statement.

“I made a mistake and I’m sorry.”She was also ordered to complete 40 hours of commu-

nity service in the fi rst fi ve months of her probation, and was prohibited from driving for one year.

Dahl faces extra chargesTrevor James Dahl, 20, of Stettler is scheduled to next

appear in court for a preliminary inquiry Feb. 26 and 27 in Stettler.

Along with two new charges of failing to comply with conditions, Dahl faces charges of impaired drivingcausing death, impaired driving over .08 causing death, dangerous driving of a motor vehicle causing death and refusing a blood sample causing death.

He was subsequently charged with two counts offailing to comply with conditions.

Police reported that Dahl was heavily intoxicated when he drove a pickup truck that left a dirt road near Stettler in the early hours of Feb. 11 and crashed into trees, killing the passenger, Koralea Boettger, 17, of Stettler.

At the time, Boettger was a Grade 12 student atWilliam E. Hay Composite High School, from which Dahl graduated in 2010.

At his last court date in late June at Stettler, Dahl was represented by an agent for his lawyer.

Alix-area farmer

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The new seniors’ facility will in-clude 88 supportive-living units and 16 independent suites on 70 Street at the corner of 44 Avenue. It’s slated to be completed in May 2013.

After 11 new housing units were recorded last year, more residential development has opened up, as the town works with a developer for a12-unit mobile home park on 43 Street at 50 Avenue.

For the fi rst half of this year, the town of Stettler has permits for com-mercial that total $2,364,459 and $1,896,700 for industrial.

Valued at $1,357,359 as the biggest commercial project, Red Deer Co-op is building a convenience store, gas bar and car wash on Highway 12 at the corner of 62 Street, with plans to open in October, Graham said.

Other commercial projects planned for this year include renovations to John’s Clothing, Sobeys and Perfor-mance Fitness. Two other commercial projects have also been proposed, with a Lube-X automotive service down-town on Main Street at the northwest corner of 47 Avenue.

Earlier this year, council approved a development permit for the Essostation on 47 Avenue at 61 Street to

expand the convenience store and build a liquor store, though Graham said the project hasn’t progressed further.

Industrial development includes Stettler Oil and Gas for $1,144,00, ENR Distribution for $673,500 and a minor addition to Tak Oilfi eld Sales and Services.

Last year, building permits included $7,683,334 for industrial, $5,217,905 for commercial, $3,157, 075 for resi-dential and $82,613 for institutional.

In 2010, the town recorded building of just $6,868,880, with $4,692,531 for residential, $1,238,259 for insti-tutional, $631,080 for industrial and $307,010 for commercial.

RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter

Groundwork is just about fi nished in Stettler to make way for Red Deer Co-op to construct a convenience store, gas bar and car wash on Highway 12 at the corner of 62 Street. It’s scheduled to be completed this October.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,

Kudos to the organizers of the “par-ty of the century” in Halkirk, which celebrated its centennial this month.

Although I hemmed and hawed about committing to attend, I am so happy that I ultimately decided to show. It was an event that was sowell-organized and, of course, the

weather made it all the better.The food was superb, people were

helpful and accommodating, and the best part was meeting people who I have not seen in years.

It was especially nice to see the parents of school friends who are set-ting a standard of aging gracefully.

Thanks to all the many hands who made this party so special to so many.

An especially big round of applause to the people in charge of the amazing fi reworks display.

Congratulations to the citizens of Halkirk — both past and present. I was happy to attend and happier yet to say I belonged.

Kris Kaczanowski Hendrickson,Edmonton

‘Be proud’ of Stettler’s honest peopleDear Editor,

While travelling through your town on June 3, we stopped to gas up at the No Frills gas bar.

I accidentally left my diamond wil-low walking cane at Pump No. 3. The missing cane wasn’t noticed till two hours down the road at Provost.

I thought I would never see it again.

When we arrived home, we phoned No Frills Gas Bar and they reported that the cane was in their possession and that they would forward it to me in Souris, Man.

The cane belonged to my uncle, who served overseas in the Second World War, and it has great family memories.

I am age 82 and use the cane all the

time. We received it through the mail and I can’t thank the No Frills Gas Bar people enough for their honesty.

You should be proud of people like this who live in Stettler. They made my day. This kind act is appreciated very much. Thank-you.

J.F. Devins,Souris, Man.

JOHN MacNEIL/Independent editor

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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT NEWSPage A6 Wednesday, July 18, 2012

RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter

Hundreds of t rappers a re expec ted to converge on the Stet t ler Recreat ionCentre this weekend for the Alberta Trappers Association 39th annual Rendezvous andOutdoorsman Show.

An outdoorsman trade show with more than 30 vendors wi l l run Fr iday f rom9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“The ATA Rendezvous is very much like any other convention where profes-sionals with skills or crafts get together to exchange ideas, pass on knowledge or introduce new products,” said president Gordy Klassen.

Demonstrations, seminars, speakers a barbecue Friday night and dinner and dance Saturday night are also scheduled, with the public invited.

“We expec t be tween 300 and 400people for the weekend from all over Al-berta, B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the United States and some from as far away asSwitzerland,” said Nicole Naef, one of the organizers.

“Everyone from the community is also invited.”

Admission to the show will be $5 for adults and free for children and youthsunder 17.

“We will have lots of fun and informa-tion about trapping and the outdoors,” Naef said. “We want to talk to youth.”

The public is also invited to the pig-roast barbecue Friday night at 6 p.m. and thebanquet and dance Saturday at 6 p.m.

Ultimate Trapper Competitions are ex-pected to be “a major attraction” for the public at various times over the weekend.

Muskrat skinning is set for Friday from7 to 7:30 p.m.

Competition on Saturday features canine sets at 11 a.m., mink and muskrat sets at 1 p.m., a snowshoe race at 3:30 p.m. and speed skinning for beaver and coyote at4 p.m.

Nearby, Mike Murray of Alix is slated to be one of the speakers at the seminars, as

he will present information on coyote and fox power-snaring Friday at 10 a.m.

A fur fashion show is also scheduled for Saturday during lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

“The ATAs Rendezvous’ main focus is on education,” Klassen said.

“Using professional trappers from across Canada as guest speakers and instructors, we teach the most humane and efficient methods for harvesting fur bearers anddealing with problem wildlife.

“We also teach novice, mid-level and profess ional t rappers methods for furhandling that ensures the harvested animals are treated with the respect they deserve and also to ensure that the trappers maxi-mize their value for the pelts the ship to market.”

Trapping is Alberta oldest commercial industry and has been important to theregion for more than 200 hundred years, organizers say.

“Trappers still play a vital role in mod-ern society through wise wildlife manage-ment, animal damage control and are the front line for disease control,” Klassen said.

Stettler was selected as the host of the Rendezvous and Outdoorsman Show for its prime location and facilities.

“Stettler has a really good facility for this at a good price,” Naef said.

She noted that the association initial-ly considered Red Deer, though it wasn’t deemed suitable for an outdoors event.

“We wanted something more out in the country like Stettler,” Naef said.

The name Rendezvous calls back to a time where trappers would annually gather at a predetermined spot where they would trade with the traders, who would undertake long, arduous journeys with their goods to trade for furs.

The ATA works closely with several Alberta government ministries and the Ren-dezvous is considered an important venue for government at all levels to participate, network and inform trappers of changes to regulations, updates and policy.

For more information, visit the asso-ciation website at albertatrappers.com or phone Naef at 780-817-8582.

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4937 - 50 Street

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Q:Q: Are Rabies vaccinations necessary for my dogand cat? We live in town and I am always with them.

A:A: Rabies is a virus that causes encephalomyelitis (infl ammation of the brain) and is fatal. Rabies is a virus that causes encephalomyelitis (infl ammation of the brain) and is fatal. It is commonly carried by skunks, bats, raccoons and foxes but can affect any mammalian spe-It is commonly carried by skunks, bats, raccoons and foxes but can affect any mammalian spe-cies including humans. It is transmitted in the saliva of an infected animal usually by bites. The cies including humans. It is transmitted in the saliva of an infected animal usually by bites. The incubation period can be prolonged so the bite incident may have occurred weeks to months incubation period can be prolonged so the bite incident may have occurred weeks to months prior to signs showing in an affected individual. While we are considered to be in a low risk prior to signs showing in an affected individual. While we are considered to be in a low risk area the disease is still considered a public health risk. It is a Reportable Disease and any sus-area the disease is still considered a public health risk. It is a Reportable Disease and any sus-pected cases must be reported to the CFIA. In the event of an unvaccinated dog or cat biting pected cases must be reported to the CFIA. In the event of an unvaccinated dog or cat biting an individual, the Public Health Inspector must be notifi ed, an investigation follows and the risk an individual, the Public Health Inspector must be notifi ed, an investigation follows and the risk assessed. The animal may need to be quarantined at the owner’s expense or testing may be assessed. The animal may need to be quarantined at the owner’s expense or testing may be done which can only be done after death. The person that has been bit may have to have post done which can only be done after death. The person that has been bit may have to have post exposure treatment if the status cannot be determined. The CFIA also becomes involved, as exposure treatment if the status cannot be determined. The CFIA also becomes involved, as this is the organization that performs the testing. Having current vaccinations eliminates most this is the organization that performs the testing. Having current vaccinations eliminates most of these steps and will reduce stress on both the parties involved. Initial vaccinations are two of these steps and will reduce stress on both the parties involved. Initial vaccinations are two vaccines at one year intervals then once every three years. Any dog bite should still be reported vaccines at one year intervals then once every three years. Any dog bite should still be reported to the Public Health Inspector. Any dog or cat given the right circumstance can bite.to the Public Health Inspector. Any dog or cat given the right circumstance can bite.

Veterinary With Dr. Barb Munholland of Stettler Veterinary Clinic

Stettler Veterinary Clinic4605 - 51 Avenue 403-742-3338

Q:Q: I know someone with a hearing loss.What can I do to make communicatingeasier for both of us?

A:A: Hearing loss can make a person feel very isolated and lonely. Listening becomes diffi cult and getting together with family and friends can become very frustrating, as well as tiring. Here are some ways you can make communicating with someone with a hear-ing loss easier: • Speak normally; not too exaggerated, too quickly or too loudly.• Be sure you have eye contact before you begin speaking to the person.• Use facial expressions, gestures and body language.• Ensure the person is aware when the topic changes.• Be aware of competing noises or sounds in the room such as music, other people talking, or mechanical sounds such as air conditioners. Background noises make it much more diffi cult to hear.• Reword your sentence if the person does not understand what you are saying.• Most importantly, ask if there is anything you can do to improve communication.

Audiologist With Jacquie Mvula of Heartland Hearing Ltd.

4806 - 51 Avenue

403-742-3277

RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter

The Crowfoot federa lelectoral riding could become Battle River in the next elec-tion in three years, as changes have been proposed under the electoral boundaries review.

Communities in Camrose County, the County of Stettler and County of Paintearth cur-rently in the Crowfoot riding would remain intact in thenewly-named Battle River rid-ing, in accordance with a re-view commission’s redrawing of the boundaries to create 34 ridings, from the existing 28.

Shifting slightly north-ward between Drumheller in the southwest and Cam-rose in the northwest, the re-

aligned riding would generallyf o l l o w t h e b o u n d a r -ies of the provincial di-v i s i o n s o f D r u m h e l l e r -Stettler and Battle River-Wainwright.

Residents with concerns can voice their views at pub-lic hearings this fall, with thec loses t hear ings se t forCamrose at Norseman Inn on Sept. 14 at 11 a.m., and Red Deer at the Sheraton Capri onSept. 19 at 1:30 and 7 p.m.

“Population shifts and the creation of six new elec-toral districts have resulted in a new electoral district land-scape for Alberta,” said CaroleConrad, who chairs the fed-eral three-member commission for Alberta. “As one electoral boundary was drawn, an ad-jacent electoral district was

inevitably impacted. In the re-sult, all electoral districts in Alberta have been altered — some more substantially thanothers.”

Anyone wishing to make a presentation at a hearing is re-quested to send the commissionnotice by Aug. 10.

W r i t t e n n o t i c e c a n b e s e n t b y e m a i l t o :alberta@rfed-rcf.ca. Reviewed after every second census, the new proposed bound-aries have been realigned torepresen t a quo t i en t o f 111 ,166 peop le , t houghBattle River would have a pop-ulation of 105,680. To obtain a copy of the commission’s proposal, or to learn more about the redistribution offederal districts, visit: federal-redistribution.ca.

Crowfoot could fl y into Battle River federal seat

Q:Q: I’ve heard that you have laser therapy at the clinic… What is it?

A:A: Low level laser therapy is an exciting technology that uses light to heal Low level laser therapy is an exciting technology that uses light to heal tissue and relieve pain. It works extremely well for soft tissue injuries such tissue and relieve pain. It works extremely well for soft tissue injuries such as damaged ligaments or tendons, or areas throughout the spine that have as damaged ligaments or tendons, or areas throughout the spine that have not responded to other treatments. I’ve also had tremendous success with not responded to other treatments. I’ve also had tremendous success with relieving the pain and stiffness in arthritic knees. Laser therapy, as the name relieving the pain and stiffness in arthritic knees. Laser therapy, as the name implies, uses light energy to penetrate into the body tissues and stimulate implies, uses light energy to penetrate into the body tissues and stimulate healing at the cellular level. The photons of light provide a direct source healing at the cellular level. The photons of light provide a direct source of raw energy for cell metabolism. This means that the cells speed up their of raw energy for cell metabolism. This means that the cells speed up their normal production – and in the case of injured tissue – speed up the healing normal production – and in the case of injured tissue – speed up the healing process. Laser is safe, effective, and affordable and painless. (Sound too process. Laser is safe, effective, and affordable and painless. (Sound too good to be true? Don’t just take my word for it, we have a whole binder full of good to be true? Don’t just take my word for it, we have a whole binder full of comments from satisfi ed patients at the clinic for you to read!)comments from satisfi ed patients at the clinic for you to read!)To read more articles like this, go to:To read more articles like this, go to:www.familychiropracticstettler.cawww.familychiropracticstettler.ca

Chiropractic With Dr. Wayne Smith of Family Chiropractic

4939 - 50 St. 403-742-0037

Q:Q: Why does it take so long toget my prescription fi lled?

A:A: Filling a prescription is more than just counting pills. When pharmacists fi ll prescriptions they check themedication, dose, and instructions to make sure they are right for you. They review your confi dential care record to check for possible problems. The pharmacist and/or the technician also needs to enter the prescription infor-mation onto your record of care. Take into account the fact that while this whole process is going on, the phones are ringing, patients are asking questions to the phar-macy staff, and that other patients are also having theirprescriptions fi lled too.

Pharmacy With Scott Savage of Savage Value Drug Mart

Bay #3, 4710 - 50 Street

403-742-3367

THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT NEWS Page A7Wednesday, July 18, 2012

LES STULBERG Independent reporter

With i ts impressive growth in Stettler, and plans for further expansion, Stettler Oil and Gas is stag-ing a job fair this Saturday in hopes of securing up to 50 more employees.

The job fair is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from the patio on Stettler’s main street, in front of the Coffee Tree, Q14, Panda Flowers and the StettlerIndependent.

“Our bus ines s ha s grown so much, we are looking to add 50 people in trades specifications to join our team,” said Kath-erine Hemsworth, human resources recruiter, from her Lloydminster office.

Part of that growth can be attributed to the addition of a Hydro-vac manufac-turing division in Stettler. Last October, management thought, “Let’s try one, and see how it goes,” and it“really exploded from there.”

H e m s wo r t h i s ex -pected to be joined at the job fair by Danielle Mor-gan, the human resourcesadministrative assistant, and Stettler Oil and Gas general manager Tom Braun, who is ready to do job interviews on the spot.

There are job opportuni-ties for industrial painters, millwrights, parts persons, electricians, welders, a

few general labourers and workers interested in ap-prenticing for other trades.

A barbecue and dessert luncheon is being provided for those participating in the job fair, as well as en-tertainment by Codie Pre-vost, an up-and-coming Ca-nadian country singer, and nominee for Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year.

Hemsworth hopes about 100 people will come through the job fair, in-cluding several from out of town. For those coming from a distance, corporate room rates have been ar-ranged at Stettler hotels — the Ramada and Canalta.

Stettler Board of Trade will participate with a

booth on site to let poten-tial employees and their families know what the community has to offer.

“We are not just sell-ing the company — we are selling the town,” Hems-worth said.

Tours of the Stettler Oil and Gas facility will be available, with the oppor-tunity to talk to the shop foreman, so potential em-ployees can see the work environment first-hand.

Stettler Oil and Gas, a division of Foremost Uni-versal Limited Partner-ship, is owned by parent company Foremost Income Fund, with headquarters in Calgary.

Hemsworth said the company offers competi-tive wages, a solid benefit plan and has good rapport with its employees, nurtur-ing their personal and pro-fessional goals.

“Output is better from a happy worker,” said Hem-sworth, who added, “I’ve never worked for a better company, so it is easy to promote.”

Hemsworth said she’s looking forward to visiting Stettler on Saturday.

“I love Stettler — it is a friendly and co-opera-tive community. I’m hop-ing there is a good turnout and to meet more from the community.”

Anyone with questions or who can’t attend the job fair can contact recruiter@foremost.ca.

Stettler Oil and Gas searches for talent

LES STULBERG/Independent reporter

With openings for about 50 new employees, Stettler Oil and Gas anticipates at least twice that many people will attend a daylong job fair in Stettler this Saturday.

LES STULBERG/Independent reporter

Since moving into town last fall, Stettler Oil and Gas has planted roots in Stettler. “We’re not just selling the company — we’re selling the town,” said an official.

LES STULBERG/

Independent reporter

Stettler Oil and Gas GM Tom Braun plans to doon-the-spot job interviews at this Saturday’s fair.

THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT NEWSPage A8 Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Mirror reflects on 100 years

JOHN MacNEIL/Independent editor

From the skirl of the pipes to candy for children, Mirror’s centennial parade had it all Saturday. See also Page A12.

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RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter

New building and de-velopment in the County of Stettler appears to be on pace for the similar level as last year.

By the midpoint of 2012, the county issued 43 development permits for a total value of $8,645,000, with 38 residential projects valued at $6,384,000 and fi ve permits for commer-cial, industrial and institu-tional for $2,261,000.

“If we continue on resi-dential development, it looks like we’re on target to be similar as last year,” said Johan van der Bank, the director of planning and development.

However, he noted that construction work usually falls after the summer.

“But we will still see strong development in the summer,” said van der Bank.

For the entire year in 2011, the county issued 90 development permits for construction valued at $16,070, which included 79 permits for residential at $7,995,000 and com-mercial, industrial and

institutional at $8,075,000.Residential growth this

year has been tied to new building.

“Most of the people are upgrading and I know there are a few new fami-lies moving to the county,’ said Jacinta Donovan, the development offi cer.

This growth has also been dispersed around the county, said van der Bank.

Two major industrial projects are in the works, with a seed-cleaning op-eration planning a site in the Warden area and a coal-crushing plant east ofDonalda on Highway 53.

This year, the county has already received 13 subdivision applications, after 29 were processed for the entire 2011.

“Usually, we have 45 to 50 a year,” said van der Bank.

The county continues to work with a developer to build a truck stop on Highway 12 on a 15-acre site on the eastern outskirts of the town across from 38 Street, for a proposed convenience store, hotel/motel and restaurant, with smaller lots available.

Last year’s development permit fi gure includes a

$7-million permit for Can Erector, which plans to build a plant for manufacture fl are stacks, he said, though the project hasn’t progressed to the building stage.

Speeds going down in west StettlerRICHARD FROESE Independent reporter

Slow down when you head out of town on the west side of Stettler on Highway 12.

In the next few months, the Town of Stettler expects the current speed limit of 100 kilometres per hour to be reduced to 70 kilometres per hour inside the town’s new boundaries.

At its regular meeting July 3, town council supported a request to Alberta Transportation to reduce the limit that was also more recently raised by a concerned resident on the service road north of the highway in that area.

“It doesn’t make sense to have the 100 kilometre-hour in the town limits,” said Mayor Dick Richards.

“We have been is talks with Alberta Transportation to reduce the speed limit.”

Town staff hopes the fi nal approval will come in the next months that

“Alberta Transportation is currently waiting for ministerial approval to lower the speed limit from the posted 100 km/hour to 70 on the west side of this service road access to the highway, with a

second lowering to 50 km/h about one kilometre westof the intersection of 70 Street and Highway 12,” said Melissa Robbins, the director of operational services for the town.

Council also received a letter from a local resident concerned that motorists often speed down the service road when the traffi c light on the highway is red.

Robbins said Stettler RCMP have been informed about this issue and are committed to enforce the“unsafe action.”

Although a resident suggested the town post signs to restrict local traffi c, council opposed that step because police enforcement would be more effective.

In other business, council approved a staff recom-mendation to purchase a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) backup system for the water treat-ment plant for a cost of $6,232.50, plus the federal goods and services tax.

“If we have a power failure, we will be able to operate on an automated basis,” said CAO Rob Stoutenberg.

The system includes a computer, setup and installa-tion of software, SCADA software update to the newestversion, backup of existing external software, testing, training, labour and travel.

Stettler poised for Culture Days spotlightRICHARD FROESE Independent reporter

Stettler will spotlight a weekend of special cultural events as one of 64communities awarded funding to cel-ebrate the fifth annual Alberta Culture Days, which are set for late Septem-ber.

Stettler Regional Board of Trade and Community Development was one of the communities selected as a cel-ebration site to share $375,000 from Alberta Culture to host free family-friendly and cultural events for the weekend Sept. 28 to 30.

“It’s an opportunity to bring the re-gional community together and share our cultures,” said Aubrey Brown, the executive-director of the board of trade, which applied for funding of $5,000, though no figure has beenfinalized. “Local businesses are very interested in Alberta Culture Days and recognize its value.”

Events will be based at the Stettler Recreation Centre, with a family skat-ing party with a DJ on the Friday night, while organizers are also considering a concert Saturday night, Brown said.

The Clearview School Division and Stettler and District AgriculturalSociety will be participating partners in the event, while local dance groups are also being encouraged to perform at the seniors’ lodges and other local facilities, he said.

Brown also believes this event would be a great opportunity to showcase the many cultural and ethnic groups in the region.

“Maybe we can turn this into a local annual event and see it grow year after year,” he said.

That’s the focus of the provincial program.

“Alberta Culture Days is about family, community, diversity and cul-tural vibrancy,” said Culture Minister Heather Klimchuk in a news release.

“We are hoping the leadership shown by the celebration sites will inspire even more Albertans to getinvolved.

“Participation not only helps to strengthen community spirit and show-case local talent, but it’s also an oppor-tunity to boost the impact and reach of existing cultural programming.”

Watch for more details on the local events in the coming weeks.

RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter

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Moving on up, but not necessarily outLORI WELBOURNEIndependent columnist

After a challenging 2011, the beginning of this year was exciting for me with what felt like a brand new chapter in my life.

For the first time, I rented some office space, painted the heck out of it, and made it my own li t t le escape from the world where I could work inspired, and in peace, without the distractions of working from home.

Four short months later, I was told by my landlord that he had sold his busi-ness, which was located under mine, and that the new owner planned on gut-ting the building, destroy-ing the oasis I had spent hundreds of hours creating.

The news came as a shock and I felt crushed. I hadn’t even finished creat-ing it yet; nor had I hosted the open house I was plan-ning.

All I could think about was the time and money I had invested, and how all of that would be flushed down the toilet.

My negative thinking lasted as long as I allowed it to, and then I switched the channel.

“I’m supposed to be somewhere else,” I told my husband in an effort to con-vince myself that the evic-tion was a good thing.

“I could get a bigger place to share with other film makers and photog-raphers now,” I continued. “Maybe something closer to home.”

So that’s exactly what I found and I felt excited again. And then a weird thing happened: the deal fell through with the new owner, so I was asked to stay where I was, and I started second guessing my next move.

Should I stay or should I go? It was easy when I had no choice, but now that I did, I wasn’t sure. I craved a crystal ball to show me the future, so I could make the right decision. Without access to one, I made a decision based on my own gut reaction — something that has both served me well and led me astray.

Onwards and upwards was the direction I decided to go, but as optimistic as I was about starting anoth-er new chapter, I dreaded going back to the old place to pack up.

I procrastinated the deed for as long as I could, and

RICHARD FROESE/Independent reporter

ALL ABOARD — Hayley Leard, 4, Brock Neitz, 3, and Josie Neitz, 7, ride on the train at the Haitian Education fundraiser in Stettler last week, along with event organizer Josie Erickson. About $1,100 was raised, though it was short of Erickson’s goal of $5,000.

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then last Saturday afternoon faced the task head on. With the help of my husband, we quickly packed and moved the entire contents of the studio before the weekend was over.

Starting the week in my new place felt like a big

weight had been lifted from my shoulders. The self-doubt about my decision to leave was gone, replaced with an ever growing to-do list in my mind of how to set up my new digs and the opportunities that lay ahead.

Moving has never been

my idea of a good time and whenever someone tells me they’re in the midst of it or about to do it, I feel for them.

Yet moving, like any big change, can often lead to a fresh new beginning once the initial pain-in-the-neck

portion of the transition is over.

Always in love with starting a brand-new chap-ter, I’m ready to embrace any discomfort as I set up Brighter Note Studios, excited to see where life takes me next.

THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT NEWS Page A11Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Two views on Buffalo Lake planRICHARD FROESE Independent reporter

Future growth for the south shore of Buffalo Lake appears to have two different views, as indicated indiscussions with property owners during a meeting last Saturday.

Some residents opposed the pro-posal by the planning committee to delete one option to have no growth management as part of the growth node plan under the Buffalo Lake inter-municipal development plan with the County of Stettler, the Sum-mer Village of Rochon Sands and the Summer Village of White Sands.

“Option 1 was the clear favou-rite for those in attendance at the workshop on June 28,” said Da-vid McHarg, president of BuffaloMeadows Owners’ Association.

“It was the only option supported by those that stood up and spoke.”

He noted that option wouldn’t be a burden to the county, but should actually be a positive cash fl ow, ac-cording to current lake residents and maintenance upkeep costs.

Scenic Sands Community Associ-ation also opposes that option, presi-dent Kath Rothwell said during the meeting, which attracted about 50 residents to the Rochon Sands Com-munity Centre.

With potential to develop 2,377 new residential lots on the south and the summer population to grow to 4,000 people, the committee favours

the two other options.While the second option would

promote small lots of one-quarter acre to half an acre, the third op-tion would introduce the transfer of development credits (TDC) scheme, which has just arrived in Alberta but widely popular in the U.S.

Listening to comments and ques-tions of residents, members of the committee didn’t respond specifi -cally to those opposing positions.

With a small timeframe when res-idents are in the area for the summer, the committee hopes to present the plan to public hearings in each mu-nicipality by the end of August.

“We still have to come up with what is the best option,” said Rochon Sands Mayor Wayne Miller, who

chairs the committee.“We may have to delay until next

spring, but we don’t want to. If we go to next spring, we may lose mo-mentum.”

Access to the lake and improved roads were also raised by several residents as top prioriites.

“More beach is important to us,” said White Sands Mayor Lorne Thur-ston.

“Access is needed on the lake and off the lake.”

“We need to have an indepen-dent assessment of lake access,” said Coun. Joe Gendre.

All municipalities also agree that fl oating docks should be controlled and regulated, and the committee proposes that a plan be drafted.

Police respond to

‘domestic assault’Continued from Page A3

10:53 a.m. — A 911 call came from a cell-phone, but there was nothing heard by the 911 dispatcher. The location was narrowed down to Highway 601 and Range Road 21-1. The phone owner didn’t respond on callback.

1:52 p.m. — A com-plaint was received of a domestic assault at a49 Avenue residence. SUI

8:42 p.m. — Report of an intoxicated 17-year-old male driving around Stettler in a tan-coloured Chevrolet Tahoe. The licence plate provided didn’t match the suspect vehicle. The SUV also wan’t located.

10:47 p.m. — A 911 call reported a suspicious male at the Lions’ camp-ground in Stettler, asking a six-year-old girl to go for a bike ride. Investiga-tion revealed that it was a visitor to a campsite who was drinking. He had de-parted the area prior to police arriving. The caller from Strathmore was in-structed to call should any other incidents arise.

11:09 p.m. — A 911 call reported a large group of dead geese on Highway 835 and the geese didn’t look as if they had been hit. The caller also re-ported that she was con-cerned as there was a strong smell of sour gas in a location of dead birds. The investigator had a dispatcher call out the Stettler Fire Department and while en route, they were called off by Big Valley Fire Department, which had tested the area and couldn’t detect any gas. On July 15, the theft of 1,500 litres of fuel was reported in the area of the dead birds. It wasn’t clear whether that was related to the dead geese.

11:52 p.m. — A 911 call of a suspicious per-son trying to break into a truck on 57 Street. An investigator attended and didn’t locate anyone in the area. An examination of the truck revealed no damage and no evidence of an entry attempt. Both doors were also locked.

Sunday, July 1512:15 a.m. — Com-

plaint of a loud party on Lake Road in Erskine. In-vestigators attended and spoke with the property representatives, who were co-operative and apologe-tic. The party was moved inside and there were no further complaints.

2:12 p.m. — Report of a suspicious black-coloured vehicle with tinted windows at a 46 Street residence. The caller observed an un-usual transaction and the vehicle departed. This vehicle wasn’t located.

5:40 p.m. — A 911 call reported a missing 51-year-old father from a 66 Street residence. The male was absent since July 12, but returned home while the caller was on the phone.

6:49 p.m. — Report of the theft of fuel from a 1,600-litre tank at a ru-ral farm on Highway 835. The complainant said that he had the diesel tank filled up on July 4, before he left for holidays. He received 1,500 litres of fuel for $1,266.08. When he came home, the hose had been cut and all of the fuel was drained. There was evidence examined at the scene. SUI

8:06 p.m. — Residen-tial false alarm reported on 51 Avenue.

Monday, July 167:34 a.m. — Commer-

cial false alarm at Stettler Dodge. The employees were at work and no one knew there was an alarm.

10:30 a.m. — The transportation foreman for the Town of Stettler visit-ed the Stettler detachment

to report two boulards damaged on the south east corner of 51 Avenue and 50 Street by the Town of Stettler office. The fore-man stated the boulards were damaged by a ve-hicle, as there was a tire tread near the location.

10:58 a.m. — A sin-gle- vehicle collision with a deer was reported on Highway 12 and three ki-lometres west of Stettler.

11:05 p.m. — Report of a traffic hazard of a horse running on High-way 56 north of Stettler and half-mile north of Highway 601. An in-vestigator attended the area, but didn’t locate the horse. The caller advised that she would call back if the horse returned.

Tuesday, July 175:23 a.m. — A 911

call repored the theft of a white-coloured 2006 Dodge Caravan that was parked behind the garage at a residence on 49 Av-enue. The caller advised that the van had a full tank of gas and the keys were left inside. SUI

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Mappin mournsdeath of friend

One week before he leaves home for a high-levelhockey camp, Ty Mappin of Big Valley is mourning the sudden passing of one of his buddies, Dylan Fontaine of Red Deer.

“One of my friends passed away today,” Mappin, 16, said Monday night.

“I knew him through hockey, and then I went to school with him this year (at Hunting Hills high school inRed Deer). Probably one of the only kids I hung out with this year at school.”

This past season, Mappin played midget AAA hockey with the Canadian-champion Red Deer Optimist Rebels, while Fontaine skated with the Red Deer minor midget AAA team that won the provincial title.

Fontaine’s teammates with that Sutter Cup-champion club included the all-Stettler line of Dylan Houston and twins Adam and Scott Ternes.

“I played with him in Alberta Cup, summer hockey and things like that,” Mappin said of Fontaine.

“He was one of the best kids you’d ever meet.“… It is quite sad.”Mappin is scheduled to depart next Monday for the

Team Pacifi c (Alberta and B.C.) under-17 evaluation camp in Kamloops, B.C. — John MacNeil

JOHN MacNEIL/Independent editor

Participants in the weeklong Camp Teckla practise their shooting skills at the William E. Hay high school gym.

JOHN MacNEIL/Independent editor

Aeroll Acera of Stettler lines up a shot during the 16th annual Camp Teckla at William E. Hay CompositeHigh School. This year’s camp attracted 154 players, pushing the total number of participants to 2,000-plus.

Anderson’s legacy lives on

at annual basketball campJOHN MACNEILIndependent editor

More than 15 years after her death, Teckla Anderson remains an inspiration for young basketball players in central Alberta and beyond.

In the fi rst week of July, three Stettler school gyms hosted the 16th annual Camp Teckla. The memorial camp attracted 154 participants this year — and more than 2,000 since it began in the summer of 1997.

That was the same year that Anderson died in a car crash while en route to William E. Composite High School, where the Halkirk native was a Grade 10 student and a member of the senior girls’ basketball team.

“Instead of giving one scholarship to one person, we decided to get a camp going in honour of Teckla and her spirit and her love of basketball, and that way we touch more people’s lives than just one or two a year,” said Camp Teckla director Kim Poapst, a physical-education teacher who coached Anderson.

“Our goal is to go for 20 years, so four more years (of staging the camp). We’re trying to instill caring

and helping others to do the best you can with what life gives you, and be a hero in somebody else’s life.”

That hero component was underlined this year as instructors and participants paid tribute to one of the Camp Teckla founders, Rod McElroy, the former Stettler Elementary School principal who died last August at age 55. An insignia on the camp T-shirts recognized McElroy’s heroic status.

“Without Rod, we probably wouldn’t have started the camp,” Poapst said. “He came up with the name, Camp Teckla.

“The biggest thing is, again, a celebration of life. We have to celebrate the Teckla we had for 16 years.

“With Rod, we have to celebrate that he thought of other people, a lot of times before himself. That caring attitude, we try to instill in the kids.”

One of McElroy’s sons, Chris, was in junior high when he participated in the fi rst Camp Teckla. Now a teacher, he remains involved each year as an instructor.

The head instructor is former pro Leighann Doan-Reimer, a Halkirk

native who grew up in the same community as Anderson. They were teammates in junior and senior high school, though Doan-Reimer was two years older.

“I played basketball with Teckla, we’re both from Halkirk, and I’ve known her grandparents my whole life, so to be a part of this camp in that way is special for me,” said Doan-Reimer, the former Leighann Doan.

“We both went to high school here in Stettler, so to come back to this school, and to come home to my parents for the week while I do this (instruction), it’s really a fun event in memory of Teckla.

“It’s such a neat thing. It’s a one-of-a-kind thing where you get to be involved year after year in memory of someone, rather than doing a single scholarship and it’s given to one student each year, or something of that kind. To do it year after year, we have so many kids that keep coming back. The coaches that help me are the same coaches, so it becomes an annual thing that we really look forward to. It’s a lot of fun.”

See ‘Camp Teckla’ on Page B2

Camp Teckla

JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor

Essentially, next season begins next week for Big Valley hockey standout Ty Mappin.

After a national-cham-pionship season with the midget AAA Red Deer Rebels, Mappin is among 34 players from Alberta and British Columbia invited to the Team Pacifi c under-17 summer camp July 25-29 in Kamloops, B.C.

The 16-year-old centre is among 18 forwards on the shortlist, which includes 12 defencemen and four goal-tenders.

“I guess all the bestplayers from B.C. and Alberta will be there, so it should be fun,” saidMappin, who plans to make the trip Monday.

“It should be pretty tough, too, with all those players from B.C. that you’ve never seen. They’ll give you some pretty good competition.”

After the regional sum-mer camp, the prospects will be scouted with their club teams until November, when the Team Pacifi c man-agement committee plans to announce the 22-man roster that will represent Alberta and B.C. at the 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Chal-lenge. That tournament is scheduled to run from Dec. 28, 2012, to Jan. 4, 2013, in Victoriaville and Drum-mondville, Que.

Last fall, Mappin played with Team Alberta, the gold-medallist in the West-ern Canada U16 Challenge Cup at Moose Jaw, Sask.

In his rookie season in the Alberta Midget Hock-ey League, Mappin led the Rebels in scoring and helped them win the Telus Cup national championship in April at Leduc. He was seventh in AMHL scor-ing with 19 goals and 42

points in 34 regular-season games.

This coming season, Mappin is poised to join the Everett (Wash.) Silvertips, the Western Hockey League team that drafted him sev-enth overall in 2011.

“I’ve been working out quite a bit lately, pretty much every day,” said Map-pin, who trains in Stettler with older brother Cass, a member of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns.

“Lots of sprints and weights with squats and what not. Trying to build some strength for the next season, with all thosebigger and stronger guys.”

Conner Bleackley, whom the Red Deer Rebels chose in the fi rst round of the 2011 WHL bantam draft, is among the Team Pacifi c forward candidates bound for Kamloops next week.

The 16-year-old High River native played with the midget AAA UFA Bisons last winter, during which he dressed for 16 WHL games with Red Deer.

The 2013 World Un-der-17 Hockey Challenge is billed as a showcase of the top players in the world born in 1996 or later. The tournament is made up of 10 teams, including fi ve from Canada — Quebec, Ontario, Pacifi c, Atlantic and West (Manitoba and Saskatchewan). Five other countries, including the U.S., are represented in the Christmastime tourney.

At the 2012 worldunder-17 championship in Windsor, Ont., Team Pa-cifi c fi nished in fi fth place after defeating Quebec 5-4 in overtime.

Team Pacifi c’s notable graduates include the likes of NHLers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evander Kane, Brent Seabrook, Dion Phaneuf, Mike Green and Jarome Iginla, and former NHL star Joe Sakic.

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Chris Matts, one of the longtime coaches at Camp Teckla, offers tips to Talon Marshall, 16, of Drumheller.

Continued from Page B1

The coaching staff includes former Teckla campers Chris McElroy and Chris Matts, each representative of the camp’s deep multi-generational roots.

“It’s a very family-oriented type camp,” Poapst said on the fi nal day of the fi ve-day camp. “Teckla’s aunts and cousins help coach. As well, their kids are here now (as camp participants).

“One family member makes snacks for each day, and another family member donates the water. Everybody helps, so it’s been a very family-ori-ented healing process, as far as one door closes and another door opens.”

Now a married mother of three liv-ing in Three Hills, many doors opened for Doan-Reimer after her high school years. She was an all-Canadian with the University of Calgary Dinos and played with Team Canada before a pro stint in France. In May, she was

inducted into the Alberta High School Sports Hall of Fame.

She continues to give back to the sport as the head instructor at Camp Teckla, which involves kids from ages fi ve to 18.

“It’s kind of a neat thing to kick the summer off for them,” said Doan-Reimer, 33. “They make new friends, they look forward to coming back and seeing the same kids every year.

“I hope the older kids pick up lit-tle skills (from this camp). The more time they play the sport, they get more comfortable with it. It helps, if you’re trying to make a (school) team. If fi ve of them come to camp together, it can impact your team, if they’re all here together, practising for the week.”

Poapst was pleased with the quality and variety exhibited in this month’s camp.

“It’s been a great week,” she said. “We have really good kids. I’m

excited, because we have, like, 15 boys in the high school group — Grade 10 and above. That’s really nice, because there’s a couple of kids from Camrose that won provincials last year, a kid out of Drumheller that’s really strong, and it just makes our kids better. We have fi ve or six kids from (Stettler’s high school boys’ level). A lot of times, we don’t have (high school) boys — there’s lots of girls. But it’s been re-ally nice this year. And the kids are really respectful and hard-working, so it makes our coaches happy.”

Although it’s a fun-fi rst camp, the coaches push the older players at the same time.

“It’s pretty intense,” Poapst said on the closing Friday afternoon session. “I know Thursday is one of the hardest days, and (the campers) were starting to drag, and the intensity was brought up by the coaches, and (the players) answered the call and worked hard.”

Camp Teckla courts talent

in ‘family-oriented’ setting

JOHN MacNEIL/Independent editor

Two of the staples at Camp Teckla each summer are coaches Leighann Doan-Reimer and Chris McElroy.

JOHN MacNEIL/Independent editor

Jamie Ternes, 16, of Stettler takes a shot duringthe 16th annual Camp Teckla at the William E. Hay Composite High School gym. Ternes plays with thesenior girls’ Wildcats in the school basketball season.

THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT DISTRICT Page B3Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Looking for things to do for your children, Fam-ily and Community Sup-port Services has children activities at the playground in Halkirk on Monday mornings and on Wednes-days.

Contact the FCSS offi ce for more details.

Congratulations to Den-nis and Doris Cordel, who celebrated their 40th wed-ding anniversary last Sun-day with a yard party.

On hand to celebrate were their children: Cor-rine, Jason, Adrian and

Cassandra and Rae-anne, as well as their grandsons Blade and Dawson.

Siblings Don and Kjerene, Dianne and Stu-art, Gordon, Deirdre and Ron, as well as other rela-tives and friends , stopped to visit.

Doris had her wedding dress and Dennis had his tie (it still fi ts) on display, as well as an itemized list of all the expenses from their wedding on July 8, 1972. Costs have certainly gone up.

Jacquie and Paul

Dietrich has Jacquie’s mom, Elsie Anderson, vis-iting with them from Syd-ney, B.C.

Stan and Dorothy An-derson were among the many family and friends that attended the 90th birthday party for Natalie Hewitt in Castor on Sun-day.

Thanks to the Airey family, who donated their “tips” at the ice cream stand to the Halkirk Senior Centre.

Have you got your history book? You can purchase them from the Halkirk snack shack or the post offi ce.

As we talk to our neigh-bours about who came to the Halkirk centennial re-union, and who did not, it’s obvious that everyone didn’t get to see everyone.

Here is a list of a few of the senior-plus age groups who visited our communi-ty on the centennial week-end.

From Castor were Vio-let (Schaffner) Turre, Col-lette (Cordel) Fetaz, Don and Shirley Emmett, Albert and Kay (Hauser) Brown, Shirley (Bird) Brodersen, Charlie and Cathy Schaff-ner and Rose (Neilson) High.

Also visiting were Roy Tomlinson of Lethbridge, Jack Fowler of Brooks, Raymond Farnalls, Maxine Taylor, David Engel, Wynn Johnson and Doug Broome all of Calgary, Marjorie (Wiltse) Baker of Penhold, Orest and Mary (Anderson) Schur and Elsie Steinwand of Lacombe, Lydia (Bitter-man) Doan, Paul and Beth (Haeberle) Thibault, Bill

and Alice Rowland and Emma Maude Sandall, all of Red Deer.

Orville Sandall and Neil Fawcett were here from California and Cecial Bird came from Austrailia. Mary (Brodersen) Wiltse was here from Drayton Valley, Lennice (Wiltse) Gamroth from Fort Sas-katchewan and Jim and Eunice (Wiltse) Campion came from Coronation.

Also visiting were Barb, Ivan and Edna DesJardine of Edmonton, Delbert and Ruby Jolly from Boyle, Doug and Gwen Matier from Forestburg, Ernie and Dianne Ronalds and Marg (Hronek) Sorensen, all of Hanna, and Agnes Sorensen from Endiang. Vera Airey, Harold and Velma (Emmett) Chick, Fern Borgel, Jim Duncan,

Barbara Schilling, Sarah (Rowland) Cordel, Hattie (Seidlitz ) Reed, Margret (Seidlitz ) Burr and Her-man Seidlitz, Gene and Darlene (Anderson) Derr, and Clara Sorensen were all here from Stettler.

So if you met up with other guests in the 65-plus age group, give me a call for next week’s paper. There were too many folk in the younger age group to remember, but it was great to see you all. Please stop in again.

Oops — missed the Capital Power offi ce that was open during the cen-tennial. They had wind farm information and give-aways.

COMING UP SOON: Aug. 25 – Halkirk Elksannual bull-a–rama. Mark it on your calendar.

The village of Gadsby came alive on June 29 to July 1 for the second annual Red Eye softball tournament in Gadsby, with 12 teams compet-ing.

Winners in the A dvi-sion were Loose Sticks and Loose Mitts from Stettler.

B final winners were Hit It or Quit It from Rocky Mountain House, and the C final was won by Wolf Pak of Gadsby.

The ball associa-tion greatly appreciated Lang Oilfield Services, A1 Rentals of Camrose for the lights, and all the volunteers that made the tourney a huge success.

A family fun ball tour-nament is set for the Sep-tember long weekend. Call Leasyl to enter at 403-740-6572.

On Saturday, a brid-al shower for Rae Ann Derr, the bride-elect of Josh Foot, was held in the Gadsby Community Hall, with a good crowd of women and others dropping off their gifts. Head table was Rae Ann and her bridesmaids, who hosted the shower, as-sisted by Joanne Hoopfer

and Joyce Hansel.Mark your calendar for

Saturday, July 21, for the next monthly supper at the Bank Building, with a summer barbecue with all the trimmings and cash Bingo to follow.

Congratulations to Marcy and Brent But-terfield on the arrival of their son, Ridge Brian Butterfield, on Sunday, June 24, at 4:27 a.m.

Ridge is a healthy baby boy weighing in at nine pounds and five ounces.

Proud grandparents are Bob and Connie Ra-jewski and Brian and Ione Butterfield.

Happy birthday to Bai-ley Heer, who turned one on July 16.

The 75th family re-union of the Green, Allen family, which is Maxine (Johnson) Ganshirt’s ma-ternal side, took place on the long weekend at Ol’ McDonald’s Resort, with 201 in attendance.

Of the Jim and Max-ine Ganshirt family, in attendance were Ken and Elaine Ganshirt of Regina, Barb and Vic Carey of Gadsby, along with daughter Joanna, Victoria and Jonah;

Laurie and Andy Brown-low of Chilliwack, B.C., and Wayne and Gretha’s daughter Kerri Ann and Jason and family of Red Deer.

On Monday afternoon, Ken and Elaine, Laurie and Andy and Vic and Barb drove to Red Deer to visit Wayne and Gre-tha, who were unable to come to the reunion.

Percy and Paulette Heer, along with Dale and Eldon Van Straten, have returned from a 10-day trip to B.C.

While there, they vis-ited Percy and Paulette’s granddaughters, Brooke and Samantha Heer, at Cranbrook, Eldon’s cousin Dave and Betty Van Straten at Port Co-quitlam, and then on to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island and down to Vic-toria to the Butchart Gar-dens, which were spec-tacular.

On the return trip, they stayed with long-time friend Win Hoover at Penticton, visited her son Gordon and Betty Hoover at Castlegar be-fore returning to Cran-brook.

After an overnight there, it was then on to-ward home, stopping for supper at Percy and Pau-lette’s daughter Christy and Curtis Wideman and family in Three Hills.

It was a great trip, re-turning safe and sound — if a bit tired.

The heat wave and haying have dominated local conversations of late.

Saturday night, the district received more than an inch of rain to cool things down and give the crops a much-needed drink, but that was not conducive to

good haying. Showers on Sunday

added more to the rain gauge.

Mark your calendars for the Byemoor Fair from Aug. 17 to 19.

There will not be a bench show this year, but the kids’ carnival on Sat-urday from 1 to 5 p.m.

at the arena will be ex-panded with mutton bus-tin’, bounce house, dunk tank, face painting, ob-stacle course, cow milk-ing, mini golf, money pit, temporary tattoos, box-ing, jousting and more.

The 32-team slo-pitch tournament, parade, fire-works, pancake break-fast, roast beef supper and dance are some of the other activities rounding out the fair weekend.

Keep in mind Ken and Eleanor Schultz’s 30th annual pancake breakfast and camp-out coming up this weekend. Fireworks are on Saturday night with the pancake break-

fast, Frisbee golf and a potluck meal on Sunday.

The ninth annual “Great Endiang Bal-loon Race” will also be launched on Sunday. The Schultzs extend an invi-tation to all to attend.

Congratulations to a former Endiang resident, Fern Engel, who recently celebrated her 90th birth-day. Fern and Louie now reside at a care facility in Coronation. Best wishes for many more happy birthdays, Fern.

Sympathy is extended to Patsy Sorensen and her family on the pass-ing of her mother, Tillie Schilling, at age 92.

The Schellenbergs, Rod and Dwayne, have been busy taking their bucking stock to various rodeos and stampedes across Western Canada, including the Calgary Stampede, where their bulls performed well.

Many from our dis-trict took in some of the Calgary Stampede, cel-ebrating 100 years since the first stampede was started.

A bridal shower for Jaymie Wasdal, bride-elect of Travis Clouston, is scheduled for July 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Byemoor Hall. Women are asked to please bring lunch.

Nikki Paulsen was the guest of honour at a brid-al shower held Thursday evening at the Endiang Hall. In lieu of thank-you cards, Nikki will be mak-ing a donation to the En-diang Cemetery.

Nikki and Kevin Pivert will be married July 28 at Lacombe.

A bridal shower for Lindsay Jennings was held Saturday afternoon at the Byemoor Hotel. Lindsay and Warren Jones will be married on Aug. 10 in Nova Scotia.

Humour for the day: Did you hear about the thief who stole a calen-dar — he got 12 months.

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FCSS plans children’s activities for Halkirk playground

Stettler teams top fi eld at Red Eye

softball tournament on long weekend

Another special birth-day is coming up for this Saturday.

It’s Kaleigh Morris’ special day. Happy birth-day, Kaleigh, and hope you have a great day.

We have had beautiful weather all week, with

lots of sun and very warm weather, which makes it nice for all those people who are out camping.

Some people are say-ing it’s been too hot, so now a few days of cooler weather with some mois-ture would be nice before

everything dries out too much.

I think we got our wish, as this past week-end was cloudy, and with some moisture that will help.

The next Bingo eve-ning is July 31, starting at 7:15 p.m.

So come on out to Botha Seniors’ Centre for another fun-filled, exciting evening.

Village taxes are also due on July 31, so make sure you come out to the Village of Botha office

After intense heat, spell of moisture proves to be timely and get those paid. After that date, a penalty will be added on.

The Village of Botha has been quiet for the summer months, until ev-erything comes back into gear again come fall, so there isn’t much news for now. We hope everyone is enjoying their summer months.

Sorry there are no playground activities go-ing on this week, but they

will start up again on July 24 at 9:30 a.m. and run until noon.

That will continue from that date until Aug. 3, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs-day.

If any questions or concerns, contact Jamie Wahl at 403-742-5986 or email her at gdwjdw@xplornet.com, or feelfree to message Jamie at “The Botha Playground

Program” on Facebook. One big event coming

up the end of September is the “Raise The Roof,” so stay tuned for news on that.

Also, the Botha Com-munity Centre is looking for fresh ideas for the Botha recreational facili-ties. Our next meeting is at the end of the summer.The contact is Lorraine Hankins. Call her at403-742-3937.

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SCHOFER - FRITZ Len Schofer and

Rebecca Fritz would like to invite

all friends to our wedding dance at

Stettler Hall at 9 pm. on July 21, 2012

A sincere thank you from Chris Thompson and family!Sometimes the words Thank You are simply not enough, this is one of those times. Through the months of Chris’

illness we were so very blessed with flowers, food,friendship and above all help in every facet.

I would like to try to show my true appreciation of these wonderful acts of kindness. To all the friends that sent cards and condolences - My sincere thank you. To all the friends that sent so many beautiful bouquets of flowers and plants - My sincere thank you. To all the visitors, some who came

so many miles to do so - My sincere thank you.To the ladies who spent so many hours at the bedsideduring it all – My sincere thank you. To the ladies that

planted and still keep Chris’ special flower beds like theyalways were - My sincere thank you. To Dr. Bouwer for his

caring and professionalism – My sincere thank you.To the nurses and all the staff of the Stettler Hospital the words thank you are very inadequate. Your care of Chris

was obviously from the heart and Chris knew this.We both had and have enormous respect for you.

To Stettler Funeral Home and Dave Denholm for a very touching and caring service - A sincere thank you.

So for lack of better words - THANK YOU ALL!Keith

I would like to thank our family, friends and neighboursfor their caring thoughts and prayers while I was going

through and recuperating from my recent surgeries.Thank you also for the thoughtful cards, e-mails,

gifts of flowers and food.

I also want to express my appreciation and gratitude to my many clients for their patience, understanding and loyalty,

and a very special thanks to my colleagues atRoyal Lepage Central for their help in looking after my

clients’ needs while I have been unable to do so myself.

I am home now, recuperating and building strength,so that soon I will be back to my old self.

I am proud to be part of a wonderful communitywhere people care about their neighbours.

Norma Leslie

GERLACHArtLong time Stettler resident Art Gerlach passed away peacefully with family by his side, on July 8, 2012 at 99 years of age (always a Gretsky fan.) Art was born in Stettler June 28, 1913; the third son of Richard and Margaret Gerlach. He was raised on the homestead farm SE of town with his brothers Ed, Fred (Fritz), Walter (Shorty) and sisters Gertrude and Erna. Art left the farm in the early 1930’s for Edmonton to learn the skill of welding - at which he became very proficient. He returned to Stettler and went into business operating the BA Service Station on the corner where the post office is now located. He sold gas and obtained the first Chrysler dealership in Stettler which included Plymouth cars and Fargo trucks. The business was called Superior Garage. He hired a mechanic as he was kept busy welding for area farmers. If a tractor block cracked he was one of the few who could weld it. Country dances were well attended by the young people and it was at one of these dances that he met Mary Davis - a Botha girl who had taken Domestic Science at Olds College and was now working in Stettler. They were married December 28, 1938 - a cold winter day (wedding postponed from September as Art was so busy welding.) Art was a little late because of a welding job. They were happy on the arrival of each of their three children: Patricia 1940, Evelyn 1943 and John 1946. By then Art had taken on a business partner and he and Joe Smith built a new Superior Garage on Main Street approximately where Lou’s Fashions is now located. Steel beams were used in construction purchased as salvage from the government when Content Bridge was taken out by ice. Art installed one of the first under floor heating systems. By the early fifties, there were increased activities in the oilfields that required welders, so Art sold his partnership to Joe and signed a contract with Gulf Oil. By the late fifties he had a fleet of five welding trucks, a D6 Caterpillar and the first ditch digger (the Badger) in the area - for pipeline construction. He

had acquired his B Ticket for pressure welding by then. Although Art spent long hours at work, family was very important. Summer Sunday afternoons we would arrive at Buffalo Lake for a little beach time, then a nice fried chicken and salad picnic - pie for dessert. In 1957 new lake front lots were opened so Art and neighbour Bob Fix built summer cottages. He also purchased a second hand boat with a motor big enough so the kids could water ski - the cabin remains in the family today. By the early sixties Art had downsized the welding and purchased a small farm east of Red Willow - later replaced by land closer to Stettler. The family home was now on an acreage just south of town and the welding shop was in the trees at the “back forty”; where he also had a few cattle. He enjoyed working on the land and being back to his roots. The small spruce trees planted then, now make a very nice entrance to Stettler from Highway #12 east. Art loved to create things. If he didn’t have a tool to suit the job he would just make one. The grandchildren and great grandchildren were the recipients of many custom made toys such as swing sets, kiddie cars, wagons, sleighs, a go-cart and paddle boat, etc. He was a founding member of the Stettler Kinsmen and was fairly active in K40. When Mary passed away in 2004 shortly after their 65th wedding anniversary, Art continued to live in his own home until 2007 when at 94 years of age, he moved to Pine Ridge Home in Stettler, content to let the fine staff take care of him. As Art leaves us he joins those who are already Home, his son John in 1996; his wife Mary in 2004; his brothers: Ed (Margaret), Fred (Ida) and Walter (Grace); his sister Gertrude (Marion) Scheerschmidt and brother in law Albert Scheerschmidt; sisters in law Wilma (Roy) Martins and Bella (Russ) Tait. Survived to fondly remember are his daughters Tricia (Bud) McAlister of Lethbridge and Evelyn (Ray) O’Hara of Stettler; daughter in law Arlene Gerlach of Calgary; grandchildren: Lori (Perry) Machacek of Lethbridge, Cheryl (Norm) Hodgson of Whitecourt, Scott McAlister of Medicine Hat, Brent (Tannis) O’Hara of Red Deer, Jenifer (Hal) Martin of Toronto, Alison (Shane) Funk of Toronto and Shawn (Rhea) O’Hara of Blackfalds; great grandchildren: Riley, Spencer, Logan and Cason Machacek, Raeanne and Blaine Hodgson, Liam O’Hara and Lukin O’Hara; sister Erna Scheerschmidt of Stettler; nieces, nephews (with special mention of Doug and Elaine Scheerschmidt) and also mention to Kathy McAlister, Donna and Dave Pearson and his Pine Ridge Family to whom he became very attached, as they were to him. His nickname was Smiley. The family will gather for a private service of remembrance and Art will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife Mary in Lake View Cemetery, Stettler, Alberta. Memorial donations may be made to the SHSF - Pine Ridge or to a charity of your own choosing c/o Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by signing the guestbook at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com.

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

DESROSIERSGwendolyn Agnes (nee Parcels)Dec. 28, 1930 - May 25, 2012

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, sister, grandmother and f r iend, Gwen Desrosiers (nee Parcels). Lovingly remembered by her husband Gerry of 57 years; son, Dean; daughters, Denise (Scott), Lindalou (Nelson), Loriann (Terry); grandchildren, Evan, Drew, Ian, Heather, Heidi and Joshua; as well as sisters, Mary Lou and Doreen and their families. Born in Lacombe, AB., she lived her early years in Stettler, AB. Gwen lived in Chauteauguay, Q.B. for many years raising her family. Gwen and Gerry moved to Langley, B.C. in 1999 to be closer to family and have lived there since. No se rv i ce by reques t . Friends and family will join in a celebration of Gwen’s life at a later date.

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THE BUCHWITZ FAMILY would like to thank

everyone who made the

Wade Buchwitz Memorial Gymkhana such a fun day for all.

Especially to those who donated prizes, cash, their time, and stock. We could

not do it without you. So good to see so may come out and enjoy the

day. The wiener roast and fire works were a fantastic

way to end the day.

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The family ofTillie Schilling

would like to thankall our family and friends

for your prayers and support, cards, flowers,

food and donations.A special thanks to the Stettler Hospital Staff

for the care given to Tillie, also to Elaine Hennel,

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and Families

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A sincere thank youto family, friends and

neighbours, who came to help us celebrate our 50th anniversary June 30, 2012.

Our four sons, Terry, Thomas, Alan, Lawrence,

and their familieswho organized a most

enjoyable celebration for us.The Highland outfits you boys wore were amazing. A sincere thank you for all the beautiful cards, gifts, flowers, and monetary

gifts received all made us feel so special after all

these years. To everyone who made our day special

through your help, your part made our celebration

a great success.Sincerely thank you to all.

Lorn and Teresa

EVERETT BULLINGTONWould like to thank

everyone who came to his 90th Birthday party on June

24, 2012, also to Alex Salmons band

for the music.

GILBERT

The family of the late Norma Gilbert would like to express our sincere thanks for all of the offerings of sympathy shown through phone calls, cards, f lowers, food and memorial donations. Thank you to the staff at Pine Ridge Lodge for the kindness and wonderful care Mom received during her stay. Thank you to Rev. Dave Denhom for conduction the service; to Brenda’s Country Catering for serving the lunch after the service; to organist Lorraine Coulthard for playing the lovely hymns. A special thank you to Sylvie and her staff at Brennen Funeral Home for the support, guidance and attention to detail that you gave us.

~Pat, Art, Jackie, Murray, Cory, Wade and families

THOMAS

Don and Linda Thomas would like to thank family and friends for coming to

our 50th Anniversary. Your presence and gifts were

greatly appreciated.

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In loving memory of our Dad

DICK SWANSONJune 26, 1931 - July 16, 2010

We thought of you with love todayBut that is nothing newWe thought about you yesterdayAnd days before that tooWe think of you in silenceWe often speak your nameNow all we have are memoriesAnd your picture in a frame.Your memory is our keepsakeWith which we’ll never partGod has you in his keepingWe have you in our hearts

~Miss you DadLovingly rememberedDonna, Jonni & Doug

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competitive salary, bonus and other benefits.

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Oilfield 800

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Oilfield 800

IS looking to fill the following positions in the:

HINTON AND FOX CREEK LOCATION

* Oilfield Construction Supervisors* Oilfield Construction Lead Hands* Stainless and Carbon Welders* B-Pressure Welders* Pipefitters* Experienced Pipeline Equipment Operators* Experienced oilfield labourers* Industrial Painters* 7-30 tonne Picker Truck Operator with Class 1

H2S Alive ( Enform), St. John (Red Cross) standard first aid) &

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REQUIRED asap for work in and around the GrandePrairie AB. area. Working

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apprentice scaffolders.Alsorequired Senior pump

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Janitorial 770

Oilfield 800

Professionals 810

Restaurant/Hotel 820

Trades 850

Truckers/Drivers 860

Oilfield 800 Oilfield 800

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* SWAMPERS* PICKER OPERATOR* WINCH TRACTOR

DRIVERS* MECHANIC

Please submit yourresume, current driver’s

abstract (5 year) andcurrent safety certificates.

Competitive wageswith benefit and salary

options available.

Email:scornell@completeenergy.ca

Fax: 403-887-4750

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qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Restaurant/Hotel 820

White Goose StettlerKitchen helper Full Time,Salary: $11.50 Hourly for

40 hours per week Location: Stettler, Alberta

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Sales &Distributors 830MANAGERS REQUIRED!

Sales Manager- must have Case or

New Holland ag salesexperience. Top salaryand bonus program.

Great upper management opportunity - yours to grow. Must be able to

manage large, new & used inventory, develop &

manage sales programs with diversified customer base. Parts Manager -

must have ag experience. Top salary & bonus. Lots of opportunity - must be able to manage a large staff & be creative. Apply in confidence to Hi Line

Farm Equipment,4723-39 Ave.,

Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2J4 or admin@hilinecnh.com.

Trades 850AN ALBERTA

CONSTRUCTIONCOMPANY

is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck

operators. Preference will be given to operators that

are experienced inoilfield road and lease

construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson,

Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call

Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

BARRHEAD CO-OPis hiring an Estimator and Assistant Home Centre Manager. Must be team

leader with communication and organizational skills,

knowledge of construction and agriculture required.

Submit resume to: gmbhcoop@telus.net;

www.barrheaddistrictscoop.caCASE IH

EQUIPMENT DEALER IN STETTLER

is now acceptingapplications for

3rd and 4th yearApprentices orJourneyman /

Heavy Duty Mechanicswith Ag experience. We offer year round

employment, exemplary benefits package,

competitive pay scale and continuous professional

training in a positive, friendly team oriented work environment. If you have a great attitude and integrity,

Future Ag Inc isoffering you an exciting

career opportunity.

To apply,forward your resume to:

Future Ag Inc.Attn: Markus Stadelmann

Box 1510Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

Fax to (403) 742-5626Email to

markuss@futureag.caEXPERIENCED repair

person or HD Mechanic to work in Clive area shop.

Exp. working on highway tractors and trailers, Class

3 an asset. We offer an 8:30-5 work day. All tools supplied. Health and den-tal benefits. Fax resume to

1-855-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501

FENTON AUTOMOTIVE needs qualified service technicians. Located inCochrane since 1988.

Work includes car/truck/minor diesel repair, custom wheels/tires/lifts, exhaust

systems. Journeyman start at $32.00/hour. Contact

Mike 403-932-7114 or fax resumes 403-932-7014;

www.fentonautomotive.caGEN-X MACHINING INCrequires Journeyman/3rd

or 4th year machinist.CNC experience preferred

but not required.Top Wages.

Please submit resumes to: gen-xmachining@telus.net

or fax 403-314-2100

Truckers/Drivers 860

Trades 850New Holland dealer in

Stettler is now accepting applications for

Agricultural Technicians or Journeyman/Heavy Duty

mechanics with ag experience. We offer year round employment, hourly

salary from $25 to $32.50 depending on

qualifications, excellent benefits and a positive,

friendly team oriented work environment. If you are

looking for a rewarding career with a

successful growing organization, then forward your resume to: Bill’s Farm

Supplies, Attn: Tracey, Box 1325,

Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0, fax 403-742-1282, email to: billfarm@telusplanet.net

SOUTH ROCKREQUIRES

Finish Grader Operators and Water Truck Drivers for road construction, Heavy Duty Mechanic

(Service Truck);Forward resume to

careers@southrock.ca;fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield

Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial

Painters, Electrical Technicians; Welders

(Journeyman or Apprentice); and

Labourers. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environ-ment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward

resume to hr@petrofield.com or Fax

403 742-1905

TRUE POWER ELECTRICRequires

QUALIFIED3rd and 4th yr.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS

Residential exp. onlyCompetitive wages

& benefits. Fax resume to: 403-314-5599

Truckers/Drivers 860

BUSY CENTRAL ABcompany req’s exp’d. Class

1 drivers to pull decks.Assigned truck, exc. wages

and benefits pkg. Paidextras. Family orientated. Resume and abstract fax to 403-784-2330 or call

1-877-787-2501 Mon,. - Fri,. 8 a m to 6 pm

EXPERIENCEDVacuum & Water Truck operators

req’d. to start immed. CLASS 1 or 3 WITH QAll oilfield safety tickets

req’d. Clean drivers abstract. Must comply with

drug and alcohol policy. References Req’d.

Exc. salary & benefits. Fax resume to:403-742-5376

hartwell@telus.net

BusinessOpportunities 870

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BYOB.Join the beauty business.

A successful franchiseopportunity, providing

cosmetics and aesthetics services. Good location.

No previous trainingrequired. Call Dave

780-909-7304 atReMax Advantage.

Misc.Help 880

ADULT UPGRADING

Alberta Government Funded Programs

Student Funding Available!

* GED Preparation* Trades Entrance Exam Preparation* Women in the Trades

Academic ExpressAdult Education & Training

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F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo.

Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience

needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca

July 27-29Dinner & Dance on July 28

at the Ste ler Agriplex. Alumni teachers welcome.

For more informa on or to registercontact Kim Smyth 403 741 8262 or

Jenn Roggeveen 780 953 1122.

Wm. E Hay Class of 1992Wm. E Hay Class of 199220 Year Reunion20 Year Reunion

VBS ClubVBS ClubAugust 13 - 17thAugust 13 - 17th

9 a.m. - Noon9 a.m. - NoonTheme: Sky: With God All Things Are Possible

Ages: K - Grade 5At Stettler

Alliance ChurchCome Have Fun and

Bring a Friend!No Cost

HELP REQUIREDMust be highly motivated,

mature, able to work on your own. Driver’s license bondable.

Great for student to make extra money for college.

No weekends.

Fax resume to 403-742-1414 or phone Fern 403-742-1191

EVENING JANITOR

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

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

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

Service Rig

CHAPMAN AND CO.PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS LLP

Accounting Technician Required

Small growing CA fi rm located in Stettler, Alberta is looking for an accounting technician to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing workingpapers, fi nancial statements, corporate and personal taxreturns.

Please email your resume to kendra@gchap.caor fax to (403) 742-0560.

Super 8 - Stettleris accepting applications for

HOUSEKEEPERS/FRONT DESKWe are looking for individuals who are highly

motivated, responsible, mature and can work individually.We offer competitive wages, benefi ts and career

advancement within our Company.Please respond to:

email: gm@super8stettler.comfax: 403-742-1363 in person: 5720 - 44 Ave.

FULL TIME POSITIONSDrop off resumes to:

4617 - 59 St., Hwy. 12 Stettler

Stettler G.M is looking for an individual seeking employment in the automotive trade. No experience required, although mechanical knowledge would be benefi cial. This individual would be required to work 8:00-5:00 Monday – Friday and the occasional Saturday from 9:00-3:00. Day to day tasks will involve oil changes, tire installation, shop maintenance, etc.

Inquiries can be made to the Stettler G.M

service department manager, Jim MacDougall.

Resumes accepted until July 18th.

job

Employment OpportunityCRUDE SERVICES INC.

is now hiring Class 1 Drivers

to transport dangerous goods.

Please fax resumes to 403-742-4181,

email to jobs@crudeservices.ca

or call the office at 403-742-4189.

JAMES MARSHALL TRUCKING LTD.seeking a full-time

Class 1 Driverand experienced owner operators

Home every night, based close to Stettler Safety tickets required.

Send resume, driver’s abstract and references to:

Fax: 403-742-8834

Email: info@jmtltd.ca

For more information contact Crystal at 403-742-9587

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NOW HIRINGMEAT MANAGER

AND CUTTERfor Sobeys in Lloydminster. Please drop resume off at;

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Interested candidates please send résumé to admin@westcanfab.caOf fax to 403-775-4014

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business? Post yourresume for FREE right

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

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EmploymentTraining 900

ACADEMY OFPROFESSIONAL

HAIR DESIGN- The Beauty Industry isalways looking for newtalent, maybe it’s you!

Start the career you have been dreaming about and

join us at Academy ofProfessional Hair Design,

a Paul MitchellFocus School.

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MEDICAL OFFICETRAINEES NEEDED!

Hospitals & Doctors need certified staff!

No Experience? Local job training & placement is

available; 1-888-748-4126.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIP-TION RATED #2for at-home jobs.

Start training today.Graduates are in demand!

Enroll now.Take advantage of low

monthly payments. 1-800-466-1535;

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THE HEALTH CAREAIDE ACADEMY

- Join the ranks of the Health Care Professionals

with a competitive edge and highest quality

training. Register today for the 22 week Health Care

Aide Certification.Phone 403-347-4233 or

visit www.healthcareaideacademy.com

Buy & Sell#1500 - #1990

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

Auctions 1530ANNUAL AUCTION SALE for Yellowknife Diamond

Mines, other localconsigners & estate sale for Norpro Construction.

Sunday, July 21st,Tlicho Quarry,

Yellowknife, NWT.Internet bidding available; www.rainbowauctions.ca;

780-968-1000.

LIVING ESTATEAUCTION

for Rollie & Ester Kreil - Crestomere Alberta,

Saturday, July 29 - 10 a.m. 25 acres, home, quonsets,

equipment, tools,household.

Pilgrim Auction; 403-556-5531;

www.auctionsales.ca.

BuildingSupplies 1550

METAL ROOFING& SIDING. Best prices!

36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume

$.67 sq. ft. Colours$.82 sq. ft.

40 Year Warranty.ALTA-WIDE Builders

Supplies 1-888-263-8254

EventTickets 1610

UFC-149 TICKETSexclusively for fans in rural

Alberta only.Saturday, July 21, Calgary. Upper deck, lower deck or

floor tickets availablestarting at $199 each

including courier delivery. Call David from Just

Tickets 1-800-909-3274

Misc.Help 880

Misc. forSale 1760

NEVER SHOCKCHLORINATE AGAIN!

Newly Patented!“Kontinuous Shok”

Chlorinator. No mess:Effective year round

eliminating bacterial growth, smell and slime.

Inexpensive.Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.

NEXT-TO-NEWITEMS FOR SALE

including air conditioner,filing cabinets,

queen mattress & box spring, room divider, white pre-lit

Christmas tree,set of speakers, hitch.

For information or viewing call 403-742-6672

OfficeSupplies 1800

403-742-2395

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

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

$48$48/case/caseShop Stettler Shop Stettler

& Save!& Save!

Dogs 1840 F1 B GOLDEN DOODLES, ready now, health guaran-teed, shots, vet checked,

$900 delivered, www.furfettishfarm.caor call 306-792-2113

403- 919-1370

Misc. forSale 1760

Farm CustomWork 2080

TravelPackages 1900

ONE DAYPOLAR BEAR TOURS

- Calgary and Edmonton departures this fall.Jet to Churchill and

experience 6 hours on a polar bear safari;

1-866-460-1415; www.classiccanadiantours.com

Agricultural#2000 - #2290

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

Farm CustomWork 2080

BRUCE’S Bale HaulingSelf loading/unloading.

17 or 34 bale loads.403-391-8252, 747-2223

Livestock 2100BULLS FOR SALE- Herefords, mostly

de-horned, great selection including Sure Fire Heifer

bulls. Dependable,maternal genetics,

selected for 38 years.We deliver.

www.bretonwestherefords.com780-696-3878

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

spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring.

Pick up & delivery avail.HORSE SHOE TRAILER

MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA

403-884-2173 403-430-0504

Grain, FeedHay 2190

FORE RENTpasture for 25 cow/calf pairs.Hay quarter, willing to have

someone do on shares. Phone 403-742-8810.

HEATED CANOLAbuying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged oroffgrade grain.

“On Farm Pickup”Westcan Feed & Grain,

1-877-250-5252

WANTEDsomeone to cut and bale

10 acres of good hay. Phone 403-742-4035.

For Rent#3000 - #3200

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

Wanted to Rent#3250 - #3390

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

Houses/Duplexes 3020

2 BEDROOM HOMEFOR RENT IN STETTLER,comes with garage, stove, fridge, washer and dryer.†

$800/mo, D.D, $800, Available July 31

Call (403) 742-9467

2 BEDROOM HOUSEIN STETTLER

Fenced yard, 5 appliances,$800 + utils. RENTED

RENTED

Condos/Townhouses3030

2 BEDROOMTOWNHOUSEIN STETTLER

$825/mo. plus $825 S.D., n/s, no pets.

1 year lease required.403-742-1725.

ManufacturedHomes 3040

Available Septmber 1st.Double wide mobile home

w/basement 3 bdr 2 full bath, 5 appl. Large yard.Responsible pet owners

accepted. $850. plus $850.dd. References required.

Call Vanissa at : 403-430-0224 or Chris at :

403-559-7545

Suites 3060L A R G E

One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS

FOR RENTNo pets

Phone Ellen at 403-742-1568

2 BDRM. MAIN SUITE AVAIL IMMEDIATELY.

Newly reno’d, backyard, laundry facilities.

Close to downtown andschools. $980/month

utilities incl’d. DD req, n/s,no pets. 403-740-6645

NEW One & Two bedroom condos in Stettler.

Air conditioning. Free util.except. power, 3 appl.

incl. Barb 403-742-0759or 403-741-9325

Offices 3110OFFICE SPACE

FOR RENT, JUST OFF MAIN ST. STETTLER Phone 403-742-1319

Stores/Commercial 3120

SHOPPING for newdowntown office space? Located on Mainstreet, Stettler, 3000 sq.ft. on

lower level, plus 2 upstairs offices. Available in part or

whole floor. Contact Tracey 403-742-8327

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• PARTS TECHNICIAN• PIPEFITTER• PROJECT ENGINEER

For Stettler Area

EXPERIENCEDBACKHOE OPERATORwith Class 1 or 3 Driver's License

• Steady Year Round Employment• Competitive Wages • Excellent Benefit Plan

Please Call: 403-742-1894or Fax Resume to: 403-742-2846

NOW HIRINGFor Stettler Area

FULL-TIME EQUIPMENT OPERATOR(with Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License)

and

CASUAL CLASS 1 DRIVER• Competitive wages • Excellent Benefi t Plan

Please Call 403-742-1894or Fax Resume to 403-742-2846

or Email hexcavate@yahoo.ca

MAINTENANCE MILLWRIGHTRahr Malting Canada Ltd., a leading manufacturer

of Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applicationsfor a full time Millwright position.

The position includes maintenance inspections, lubes, PM’s and repairs to all types of equipment in order to maintain the safeoperation and fulfi ll production requirements of Rahr Malting.

The position is rated under the Heavy Job classifi cation.Applications must have a valid trade certifi cate for work in Alberta.This position will work in co-ordination with the Operations group

and is accountable to the Maintenance Supervisor.Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred.

Application Closing Date: August 3, 2012Applicants should include a resume

and apply in writing to:Rahr Malting Canada Ltd.

Attention: Human ResourcesBox 113, Alix, Alberta T0C 0B0

Fax: 403-747-2660NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

CARETAKER REQUIREDThe Town of Stettler will consider the expression of interest from individuals qualified in providing

contract caretaker services for the Stettler Community Hall located at 5101 - 46 Avenue. This fully updated

hall has central vacuum and an automated floor scrubber.

Interested persons may pick up a copy of contract from Parks and Leisure Services.

Please submit resume to Lee Penner at spls@telusplanet.net or 6202 - 44 Avenue, Stettler.

Town of StettlerEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Now Hiring: First Year to Journeyman

TechniciansJoin a great team and work in a fun atmosphere.

We off er competitive wages and benefi ts. Email resume to tim@aspenford.ca

Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc.A strong and growing design/manufacturing companyproviding combustion-related products, including arrestors, fl are stacks, thermal oxidizers and custom- designed equipment.

JOURNEYMEN WELDERSREQUIRED

FOR RURAL LOCATION NE OF STETTLER, ALBERTA

Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc. offers full-time employment in a stable position supporting the fabrication of technical products sold worldwide. We invite you to join our team of highly skilled tradesmen, who work in a goal-oriented, team atmosphere. Salary, profi t-sharing incentive and benefi ts package.

SUBMIT YOUR RESUME FOR REVIEW TO

hr@tornadotech.com

Full Time Fuel Delivery Truck Driver

REINBOLDPETROLEUM

LTD.UFA STETTLER AGENCY

Benefit package.Experience an asset.

Drop off resume to: 7007A - 50 Avenue ORFax to 742-1008 OR

Mail to: Box 1676, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0Position to start immediately.

Quality Colorado SPRUCE TREES

FOR SALE.

10’ - 20’Located across from

Pheasantback Golf Course.Starting at $10.00 foot

and moving.Tree Moving available.

Please call for pricingKen 403-350-9243

Garry 403-741-8520

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

Will load own truckWill load own truck

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

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

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Things to know before building a deckStatistics indicate that

homeowners annually spend billions of dollars improving outdoor living areas.

One of the most popular ways to do just that is to add a deck to a home. Decks are benefi cial in many ways. Grillmasters love decks because they make the perfect place to set up a grill and a table and cook for family and friends. Those who simply love being outdoors fi nd decks the perfect place to relax and soak up some sun or idle away the evening hours.

But homeowners who want to build a deck should know a few things before that process begins.

* Permits are necessary. Unless the deck is going to be especially small, you will likely need a permit to build it. Before buying any materials or consulting any contractors, make certain you know which permits you need and how to get them. If the proper permits are not secured before the project begins, you might have to tear down the whole project and start all over again.

* Decks don’t have to go on the back of the house. If the back of your house sits in the

blazing sun all day, then it’s probably best to build the deck elsewhere, and that’s perfectly alright. So long as the property and permits allow, decks can be built on the side of a home as well, and putting a deck on the side might be more comfortable.

* Decks don’t have to be made of wood. It’s easy to assume all decks are made of plain wood. However, decks can be made out of a wide variety of materials, natural or synthetic. Pressure treated wood is perhaps the most popular material for decking because it’s not very expensive. But manmade materials that are a mixture of recycled plastic and wood bits or sawdust are also popular because they require no maintenance. But homeowners should know that manmade materials can get hot in the sun, which will require those enjoying the deck to wear shoes.

* Expect to do some digging. If you’re going to build your own deck, expect to do some serious digging. Local building codes will dictate how deep you will need to dig for the pier footings, which support the deck’s weight. Just how deep

you’ll dig depends on your climate’s specifi c frost line, but it’s safe to assume you’ll get a workout in when digging.

* The deck can have multiple levels. Though many people associate decks with one level, it’s possible to have a multi-level deck if you simply don’t have enough room to build a deck that will be big enough to meet all of your needs. A multi-level deck can break up those long fl ights of stairs while ensuring you will always have somewhere to go to escape the sun on a hot day.

* You will want to protect the deck. Decks are a costly investment, and you will want to protect that investment. If you’re building a wood deck, keep in mind the sun will beat down on the deck for most of the year. You can protect the deck by painting it. Paint provides sunscreen for the deck, stopping the sun from breaking down the material. Once you’ve fi nished painting, apply sealant, whether it’s oil- or water-based.

* Don’t forget fasteners. Fasteners will hide the screws for aesthetic appeal. But not all woods and fasteners are the right fi t, as certain woods are only

compatible with certain fasteners. Find out which fasteners make the right fi t ahead of time. Because fasteners conceal the screws, they also make it possible to go barefoot on the deck.

A deck makes a great addition to many homes, but homeowners should learn as much as possible about decks and what goes into building them before making any decking decisions.The latter alternative can be quite expensive, so you might want to consider more generic furniture that comes with standard protective coverings to make it more affordable.

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4701 - 50 STREET, STETTLER

Garry Rushton

Associate

Edna Stuart

Associate Broker

Doug Roberts

Broker/Owner

Jill Fisher

Associate/Owner

Apryl Cassidy

Manager/Owner

Wade Stormoen

Associate

Ross Scheerschmidt

Associate

Brian Lynn

Associate Broker

Norma Leslie

Associate Broker

Atie Turnbull

Associate

Kyle Ramstad

Associate

Very nice home @ Pelican Point. Landscaped yard with plenty of

privacy $382,500. Call Wade

CA322231CA322231

Beautiful remodelled home with park like back yard. $168,900.

Call Jill

CA324769CA324769

Upgraded mobileon rented lot. $39,999.

Call Edna

CA327447CA327447

2.87 ACRES WITH 1390 SQ FT HOME. Built 2006. 1 mile

southeast. $469,000. Call Jill

CA326167CA326167

Bare acreage 9 mi, north on 56. 5.9 acres w/ mature trees

$139,900. Call Ross

CA321960CA321960

CENTRALCENTRAL

Nicely maintained home, in small community. Large lot.

$133,000. Call Atie

CA325345CA325345

Looking for a small acreage, but no compro-mise on house? 5.96 landscaped acres with

2006 home. $334,000. Call Wade

CA322027CA322027

Low maintenance home with large rear garage. $199,500.

Call Garry

CA318506CA318506

1500 sqft home on 10 acres, Close to town. $299,900.

Call Ross

CA324771CA324771

Marina view lot at BVE. Comes with services and 32 ft RV.

$249,900. Call Brian

CA315827CA315827

4 acres chain link fenced industrial land. Power on property. In the

heart of industail area. Call Garry

CA322136CA322136CA325589CA325589

Newer home on 1.38 acres with large new shop to store the RV.

$525,000. Call Edna

Newer bldg, with .67 acres fenced industrial lot. $398,000.

Call Doug

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Year round home at White Sands. Private nicely treed. Close to water. Affordable home

at the lake! $279,900. Call Wade/Ross

CA326925CA326925

1 ½ miles town 5 acres with home and buildings. $449,000.

Call Doug

CA324875CA324875

88 acres (3 miles)north of Stettler. $214,900.

Call Brian

CA313064CA313064

Just fi nished reno’s. 3 bdrm 2 bath townhouse. $144,000.

Call Jill

CA326418CA326418

1530 sq ft home, on larger lot 5 bdrms, 3 baths.Triple car

garage. Call Doug

CA325641CA325641

Cabin at White Sands. Enjoy the lake year round. $339,000.

Call Brian

CA326379CA326379CA325260CA325260

This Lake front home in White Sands is priced to sell at

$439,000. Call Brian

5.54 acres, ready for your dream home, fully fenced. $120,000.

Call Atie

CA317022CA317022

What a fantastic opportuniy to own your own home for less

than rent. $129,900. Call Norma

CA327129CA327129

4 bdrm bungalow inmature west side. $259,900.

Call Edna

CA327456CA327456

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JAMES DADENSKY

1st Choice Realty

403-742-67474913 - 51 Street

"Nobody in the “world” sells more real estate than Re/max!"

View Stettler area listings at www.stettlerhomes.com

Nobody in the "world" sells more real estate than Re/max!

Now just $179,500. Unique split level with double garage. Close to schools. Immediate

possession. Call today!

Fully developed and landscaped and only 13 years old. Comes with all the bells and whistles. Very nice!

$333,000. Call now!

One Block to Main Street. Spacious senior’s condo with

garage. No stairs. Open kitchen with island. $219,500.

Country kitchen. Lots of countertops for baking. Main fl oor laundry. Covered

veranda and additional 2nd deck. Asking $299,000.

Buy it for a rental. Mobile and garage on 75 ft. well treed lot in

Botha. Handicap access. Only $57,500. Do the math!

Renovated. 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms. Main fl oor laundry.

Nice kitchen. Great family location.$284,900. Don’t wait!

JUSTLISTED

JUSTLISTED

ANDYBIRCH

Associate

www.royallepage.ca/andybirch

ROYAL LEPAGE

NETWORK REALTY CORP.Independently Owned and Operated

5002 - 50th Ave., StettlerBus.: 403-742-3069 1-888-742-6685

Specializing In* Residential * Commercial

* Farms * Acreages* Lake Properties

Over 26 Years of Experience

Diamond Award Recipient

Here’s an Excellent home for Seniors! 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, main fl oor laundry, attached single garage, enclosed sunroom, all in a quiet and friendly neighbour-

hood so close to downtown! #CA327171. $229,900.

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Prime Mainstreet Location - This 3840 sq. ft. building situated on 6000 sq. ft. of land is an

excellent investment opportunity with two tenants already in place! #CA327494.

Nature Lover’s Paradise - This 121.96 acres is private, serene and a nature friendly conservation property which overlooks a small lake! Buffalo Lake only 5 minutes away! Bright 5 bdrm, 3 bath home. Garden, raspberry & fruit trees.

This “piece of heaven” awaits you! #CA327373.

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This desirable 2 storey home features 4 bdrms, open fl oor plan, hardwood fl ooring, gas fi replace,

oversized single car garage with RV parking. Very attractive yard! #CA319920. $224,900.

To Be Moved. This immaculate 2006, 1216 sq. ft. mobile features 3 bdrms, 2 bath, open concept and bright spacious rooms.

#CA321861. $78,900.

Quarter Section - Near Stettler! Spacious 4 bdrm home, detached garage, 40’ x 60’ heated shop. 40’ x 100’ shop, open

front sheds, mixed farmland. Lease revenue. Great for mechanic or welder. Only 1 1/2 miles from Stettler! #CA321630.

“WOW”…This 4 bdrm., 2 bath home located on a quiet street in Big Valley, features a warm and inviting atmosphere. Country kitchen, tiered deck, dbl. car garage and a private yard with RV parking!

You’ll want to call this “Home.” #CA315574. $194,500.

Spectacular Lakefront! 2 storey home at Braseth Beach. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, large ensuite with jetted tub, A/C, fully dev. walk-out bsmt, enclosed windless screen, hot tub, gas fi re-

place on deck and so many more features! A home to be truly proud of! #CA326463.

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New Duplexes offering everything on one level! 2 bdrms, 1 bath, bright & spacious open fl oor concept, single attached garage. Conveniently located with a short walk to post office, banks,

medical clinic & main street! #CA311201, CA311202.

Country Living with “In-town Benefi ts” - This acreage has an immaculate 4 bdrm home with triple car garage, fully dev-

eloped bsmt, oak kitchen cupboards, 4 baths, another detached garage. Quality built home in Carlisle Estates. #CA308906.

Well maintained home with beautiful landscaping! This 2 bdrm 1 bath home features new windows,

underground sprinkler system, fenced, 3 patio decks. Immediate possession! #CA325799. $119,900.

Don’t Wait - Grass quarter with modern 4 bdrm home, 3 baths, 30x48 heated shop, 7 stall horse barn. Park like yard. Lots of water. Pride of ownership only 10 miles from

Stettler. Excellent for horse owners. #CA314813.

FranSnowden

KarenCannady

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

7.56 ACRES Do you want a lovely acreage only minutes from town? 1918 sq. ft. home with huge country kitchen, awesome deck, 40 ft x 60 ft

quonset and even some fenced pasture for the critters. Only $489,000

CandorRealty Ltd.

Ph. 403-742-44244908 - 51 Street

Great Starter in Big Valley. Move right in. Totallyrenovated, 3 bedroom home. Laminate fl ooring, cozy

fi replace and great yard. All for $119,000

Very Affordable 3 bedroom mobile on its own lot.Great place to start or ideal for an investment. All

appliances are included. $96,000

Main Street retail store or restaurant. All equipment included. Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath suite upstairs.

$269,000

LIKE NEW HOME! Inside is completely redone. Lovely bright kitchen. Family room is like an executive suite. Beautiful 2

tiered deck, fenced yard, work shop and much more. $228,800

Beautiful Lot on Front Street in White Sands. Great view of the lake. Wonderful place to build. Lots of mature trees, power

generator, small RV trailer and shed included. $209,000

NEW Reduced

StorageSpace 3160

STETTLER MINI STORAGE

Household, furniture, business records, etc.

Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and

fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner:

Reg and Darlene Hunter. (403)740-9283 or

403-742-3153.

Houses/Duplexes 3260

SEEKING 2 TO 3BEDROOM HOUSE

FOR RENT.Sold acreage, moving to town.

Need for Sept. 1.Please call

Cathie 403-741-6990or Paul 1-403-803-5799

Real Estate#4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010Houses for Sale................4020Houses Wanted................4030Condos/Townhouses ........4040Acreages ..........................4050Acreages Wanted ............4060Farms/Land ......................4070Farms/Land Wanted ........4080Manufactured/Mobile Homes ..................4090Income Property ..............4100Commercial Property ......4110Industrial Property ............4120Cottages/Resort Property ..4130Businesses for Sale..........4140Buildings for Sale ............4150Lots for Sale ....................4160Out of Town Property ......4170Investment Opportunities ..4180Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

HousesFor Sale 4020

1987, 2 STOREY IN STETTLER

2,300 sq. ft. total,finished basement,

6 appliances, 2 car attached garage, 2 storage sheds.

$285,000. 587-877-9237.kijiji 393776133

• Lakeside cabin & shop, $98,000

• Hilllside, treed, 6.2 acres, $103,500.

• Buffalo lake / Bashaw, serviced 2 acres & shop, $99,000

• 3 houses, double garage, 3 lots, $300,000.

Wayne @ Sutton403-318-9114

Cottages/ResortProperty 4130

Condos/Townhouses4040

HousesFor Sale 4020

MORRISROE 4 level split,$294,900. 47 Mitchell Ave. Treed lot, across from park, close to schools. 1830 dev. space on 3 levels. 4 bdrms., 1 full bath, 2 - 1/2 baths. 26x22 oversized dbl. att. garage, 12x16 shed in rear of yard, 2 forced air furnaces, pet free, smoke free. 780-458-7581

Acreages 4050

3100 sq. ft. bungalow fully dev. walkout on 69 acres on Hwy. 587. Built in 2010 has bonus room, att. gar-

age, summer kitchen, heated shop 26 x 28, shed 12 x 20, cabin. Exc. family home. Century 21 Advan-

tage Dan Wind 403-341-0294

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Insurance 1230

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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT COLUMNS Page B9Wednesday, July 18, 2012

wish kitchen & gift

Bridal RegistryRebecca Fritz & Lenard Schofer July 21Bettina Alder & Brad van Nieuwkerk July 28Candace Brittain & Joel Peterson July 28Nikki Paulsen & Kevin Pivert July 28Lindsay Jennings & Warren Jones Aug 10Shelley Nelson & Ryan Stratulate Aug 11Nanita Blomquist & Ryan Cook Aug 11Jenna Rumberger & Nathan Chalaturnyk Aug 18Rae-ann Derr & Josh Foot Aug 18Dana Blume & Ian Griebel Aug 25Kelli Thorson & Jordan Hoopfer Aug 25Linda Alder & John Evans Sept 8Jodi Ko & Calvin Sargent Sept 22Romi Schulze & Jeff Potter Sept 29View registries online www.wishkitchen.comMain Street, Stettler 403.742.8484

Standing up for human rights …Over the past few

years, many constitu-ents have contacted me to express their outrage and dissatisfaction with Section 13 of the Cana-dian Human Rights Act. Section 13 tries to com-bat discrimination and hate speech.

Subsection 13 (1) states: “It is a discrimi-natory practice for a person or a group of persons … to commu-nicate … any matter that is likely to expose a per-son or persons to hatred or contempt by reason of the fact that that per-son or those persons are identifiable on the basis of a prohibited ground of discrimination.”

The first problem en-countered with Section 13 is the word “likely.” The Canadian Human Rights Commission and Canadian Human Rights Tribunal have used this to decide (behind closed doors) to prosecute cas-es when these bureau-crats “feel” that some-one is “likely” to have offended another person or group of people. This is not a narrowly defined legal definition, which would be far more ap-propriate.

Under Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act, truth is not a defence and intent is not a defence. Furthermore, under the rules of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal hearing, anyone accused under Section 13 is denied the right to due process; the right to a speedy trial; and, the right to an attorney.

As we learned only a couple of years ago when the problems of Section 13 received much media attention, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal had a 100 per cent conviction rate.

Too many Canadians accused under Section 13 could not afford the tens of thousands of dol-lars required to mount a defence.

At the same time, the legal costs of the accuser are fully covered. “This is simply un-Canadian,” concluded my Alberta Caucus colleague Brian Storseth, MP (Westlock-St. Paul). He launched P r i v a t e M e m b e r s Bill C-304 to amendthe Canadian Human Rights Act by deleting sections 13 and 54 to ensure there is no in-

fringement on freedom of expression.

Alleged victims of hate speech have used Section 13 to pursue frivolous complaints. They do this because their costs are paid for and they don’t incur the costs of pursuing the matter under the Crimi-nal Code of Canada, or in a civil law suit.

Section 13 has oper-ated as an inexpensive way to cause damage to someone — even if the accused committed no crime.

I voted in support of Bill C-304 at each stage as it progressed through the House of Commons. I am pleased to report that the Bill is currently before the Senate, and I predict it will be suc-cessful in repealing Sec-tion 13.

Once again, I find that my constituents are “ahead of the political

curve,” speaking out against the discrimina-tory effects of Section 13 before Bill C-304 was tabled.

As your Member of Parliament, I have al-ways had the benefit of hearing from my con-stituents and being able to represent us in the House of Commons, knowing full well that I can stand up during debates and confidently state our case.

I was proud to stand up for our human right to express ourselves — at home here in Canada!

If you have any ques-tions or concerns re-garding this or previous columns, write me at 4945-50 Street, Cam-rose, AB, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780-608-4603 or email kve in . sorenson .c1@parl.gc.ca.

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NOTICE TOCREDITORS

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If you have a claim against this estate,

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Town of StettlerPUBLIC NOTICE

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOTICENotice is hereby given that the following Develop-ment Permit Applications have been approved.

1. No: 2656-2012 Legal Description: Lot 12 - 13, Block 10,

Plan RN54A Municipal Address: 5012 – 52 Street Applicant: Albert & Joyce

Lunevich Proposed Development: Shed

2. No: 2657-2012 Legal Description: Lot 15, Block 31, Plan

1850Z Municipal Address: 4809 – 54 Street Applicant: Shelagh Smith Proposed Development: Addition

You may appeal this decision by serving written notice of appeal to the Secretary of the Stettler Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, P.O. Box 280, Stettler, Alberta prior to 4:30 p.m. August 1, 2012. For further information, please phone 403-742-8305.

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Summer reading program heats upas plans set for Wacky Hair Friday

BY CARLY MCLEOD AND TRAVIS FEDDEMA

The Stettler Public Li-brary’s summer reading program has been abso-lutely wonderful.

The kids have already read more than 6,500 minutes in almost three weeks.

At that rate, our pizza party might happen on Friday during our Wacky Hair Day. We’ve been having a blast. Summer Sound Sessions have been having great turn-outs. Brilliant minds have been getting their creative juices flowing at the Story Writing Work-shop.

Our summer pro-gram space looks amaz-ing thanks to the many creative artists that came out to decorate the li-brary. Find out more as we move into Fantastical Machines next week.

Enter the weekly con-tests and, remember, the more you read, the more chances you have to win prizes.

Just a friendly re-minder that the library is still looking for Lego of any kind. If your Lego is collecting dust in your basement or garage, please consider donating it to the library.

If you’re interested in

learning more about your e-Reader options and e-books and e-audio, come out on July 18 between 6 and 8 p.m. for four half-hour workshops on e-options at the library. Please pre-register at 403-742-2292.

The library is always looking for volunteers for the Reading Buddy program. Come into the library to pick up a sign-up form or call us for more information. Make a difference in your com-munity today. We would love to have more little readers come in!

We would like to ex-tend our gratitude to our most recent Summer Reading Program Spon-sors. Thank-you to TD Canada Trust for hav-ing our summer read-ing program display up for almost three weeks. Thank-you to Superfluity for their large donation of yarn.

LIBRARY EVENTSEvery Thursday from

5 to 8 p.m. is a Teen Book Discussion, weekly draw and Movie Night. This week, we will be showing Alice in Won-derland, starring Johnny Depp.

On July 18 at 6 p.m., come down to the li-brary for workshops on

e-audio, e-books and e-readers. Pre-register at 403-742-2292.

This Friday will be our Wacky Hair Day. Come to the library with your craziest hairdo. Get your photo taken at our wacky photo booth. Kids Event (ages 5-12) runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the Teen Event (ages 13-plus) goes from 4 to 6 p.m.

Also on Friday, a spe-cial Read & Rhyme is planned. We’ll be meet-ing at the Stettler Mu-seum. Snacks will be provided. Please ensure children have hats/sun-screen and water bottles — if it is hot out. Con-tact the library for further details.

Every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m., there is a kids’ movie playing at the li-brary. Next week’s movie will be Wall-e. Kids are welcome to bring snacks, as long as they clean up.

Reading Buddies is on Tuesdays from 2 to 3 p.m., and on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m.

The s tory-wri t ing workshop is held on

Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 to 4 p.m.

Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon, the summer program is at Rochon Sands Hall for arts and crafts, games and a whole lot of fun.

Summer Sound Ses-sions (brought to you by Alberta Health Services — Speech and Language Services) are held on Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 pm at the library.

For ages four and up, Mary Ann Lippiatt will be telling stories at Rochon Sands (10:45 to 11:45 a.m.) and at the Stettler Public Library (2 to 3 p.m.) on Wednesday, July 25. Come out and be amazed. Be sure to show your interest by signing up.

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‘Arab spring’ ranks as good news for democracyThe good news about

last weekend’s election in Libya, as relayed by the Western media, was that the “Islamists” were de-feated and the Good Guys won.

The real good news was that democracy in the Arab world is still mak-ing progress, regardless of whether the voters choose to support secular parties or Islamic ones.

The Libyan election was remarkably peaceful, given the number of heav-ily armed militias left over from the war to overthrow the Gaddafi dictatorship that still infest the coun-try. Turnout was about 60 per cent, and Mah-moud Jibril, who headed the National Transitional Council during last year’s struggle against Gaddafi, won a landslide victory.

Jibril, whose Nation-al Forces Alliance was a broad coalition of diverse political, tribal and ethnic groups, denied that it was a “secular” party — a nec-essary posture in a deeply religious and conservative society like Libya’s — but it certainly was not an Is-lamic party.

Yet it won 78 per cent of the vote in Tripoli, the capital, and 58 per cent even in the oil-rich east.

The explicitly Islamic parties, the Justice and Development Party (Mus-l im Brotherhood) and Al-Watan, did far worse than they expected, get-ting barely 20 per cent of the vote in Benghazi, the big city in the east. But they should not have been surprised.

In Tunisia to Libya’s west and Egypt to the east, the Muslim Brother-hood was the mainstay of resistance to the dictator-ships for decades, and it

paid a terrible price for its bravery. It was natural for voters in those countries to reward Islamic parties when the tyrants were fi-nally overthrown.

G a d d a f i wa s m o r e ruthless and efficient in crushing all opposition in Libya, and the Muslim Brotherhoood had scarce-ly any local presence.

So Libya gets a “secu-lar” government, while Tunisia and Egypt get “Islamic” governments — but the point is that they al l get democrat ical ly elected governments, and stand a reasonable chance of becoming countries that respect human rights and the rule of law.

Tunisia, indeed, has already made that transi-tion, and Egypt, with one-third of the entire popula-tion of the Arab world, is still heading in that direc-tion, too.

The relevant question is not whether a party is Islamic; it’s whether it is democratic. The distin-guishing feature of the Islamic parties that have emerged in post-revolu-tionary Arab countries is that they have almost all

chosen barely modified versions of the name of Turkey’s ruling Islamic party, the Justice and De-velopment (AK) Party.

The AK party has gov-erned Turkey with remark-able success for the past 10 years. The economy has flourished, the army has finally been forced to stop intervening in poli-tics, and you can still buy a beer almost anywhere in Istanbul.

AK is a socially con-servative party, of course, like Germany’s Christian Democratic Party or the Republican Party (aka the White Christian Party) in the United States. But like those parties, it re-spects the constitution, civil rights and the voters’ choice.

It’s hardly surprising that its leader and Tur-key’s prime minister, Re-cep Tayyib Erdogan, was greeted as a hero when he visited Cairo shortly after the revolution.

There is no good rea-son to believe that Islam-ic parties in Arab coun-tries will behave worse than “secular” parties, any more than we would

worry if a “secular” party in Germany were about to lose to a “Christian” party.

In fact, the Christian Democratic Party current-ly leads the coalition gov-ernment in Germany, and civil rights are still safe.

The Western prejudice against Islamic parties (and local prejudice as well) comes from a con-fusion between Islamic and “Islamist” groups, the latter being the English word for fanatical groups that reject democracy and advocate violent j ihad against infidels and “he-retical” Muslims.

This confusion, sad to say, is often deliberately encouraged by Western and local interests that re-ally know better, but want to discredit those who op-pose them.

It didn’t work in Egypt, where the Muslim Broth-erhood’s party won both the parliamentary and the president ial e lect ions. This did not please the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and its al-lies from the old regime, and they arranged for the Egyptian Supreme Court

(whose members were all appointed by the old re-gime) to dismiss the new parliament on a flimsy cons t i tu t iona l p re tex t just two days before the presidential election last month.

Then, as the voters were ac tua l ly cas t ing their ballots, the army a l so s t r ipped the o f -fice of the president of its right to control the armed forces, gave itself the right to impose new laws, and declared that it would choose the group who write the new con-stitution. It was a coup implicitly justified by the rise of the “Islamic men-ace” — and some secu-lar Egyptian politicians, disgracefully, have gone along with it.

Egypt’s newly elected pres ident , Mohammad

Morsi, has refused to ac-cept the army’s decrees, and a delicate game is un-derway in Cairo in which he is trying to discredit the soldiers and gradually drive them back into their barracks without risking an open confrontation that could trigger an actual military coup.

He will probably win in the end, because the ar-my knows that the masses would promptly be back in Tahrir Square if it did try a coup.

And if Egyptians don’t like what their Islamic government does, they can always vote it out again at the next election.

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6-monthpre-paid subscrip

CANADIANS HAVE SHARED OUR PRIDE AND OUR PRICE

SO FAR OVER

SINCE 2005

•PAYLOAD †

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albertaford.ca

SHARE OUR PRIDE SHARE OUR PRICE

EMPLOYEEPRICING

IT’S BACK AND

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PLUSPLUSPLUS

WINYOUR FORD‡‡

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Employee Price Adjustment ..........$1,280Delivery Allowance .............................$1,500

Total Eligible Price Adjustments ...$2,780

Share our Employee Price

$17,819*

Offer includes $1,600 freight and air tax and all rebates.

2012 FOCUS SE SEDAN

Employee Price Adjustment .............$995Delivery Allowance .............................. $1,750

Total Eligible Price Adjustments .... $2,745

Share our Employee Price

$14,854*

Offer includes $1,600 freight and air tax and all rebates.

2012 FIESTA SE SEDAN 2012 F-150 XLT SUPER CAB 4X4 5.0L

Employee Price Adjustment ...........$4,316Delivery Allowance .............................$7,000

Total Eligible Price Adjustments ....$11,316

Share our Employee Price

$28,683*

Offer includes $1,600 freight and air tax and all rebates.

APR

Own For Only

fi nanced bi-weekly for 72 months with $1,900 down payment or equivalent trade.

$199@4.99%**

2013 EDGE SEL FWD AUTO

Employee Price Adjustment ...........$2,770Delivery Allowance .............................$1,000

Total Eligible Price Adjustments ....$3,770

Share our Employee Price

$32,329*

Offer includes $1,600 freight and air tax and all rebates.

APR

Own For Only

fi nanced bi-weekly for 72 months with $2,750 down payment or equivalent trade.

$207@2.99%**

APR

Own For Only

fi nanced bi-weekly for 72 months with $1,500 down payment or equivalent trade.

$96@3.99%**

APR

Own For Only

fi nanced bi-weekly for 72 months with $1,750 down payment or equivalent trade.

$116@3.99%**

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