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Castor residents will see increase on 2013 tax bill

Bethany ZachariasECA Review Journalist

The 2013 mill rates for the Town of Castor have gone up.

The municipal residential and commer-cial tax for Castor only went up by one per cent in 2013.

Council said they received a significant increase in the Paintearth Lodge requisi-tion and the school requisitions in 2013. This has resulted in the Paintearth Lodge tax to go up a hefty 37.30 per cent and the residential and commercial school tax to go up 20 per cent.

“Taxpayers would have likely not noticed an increase in their taxes this year,” said Sandi Jackson, CAO of the Town of Castor. “But with the combined Paintearth Lodge and school tax increase, people will notice a change.”

Taxpayers will likely only see a big

difference on their tax bill if their prop-erty assessment went up or down in 2013.

The Town of Castor does not set the rates for either the Paintearth Lodge or school requisitions.

Capital ProjectsIn 2013 the Town of Castor will work

with a conservative budget of $300,976,286. Money from this budget will go to several capital projects.

The town plans to move several water pumps to the water reservoir located off of Highway 12. The current building the water pumps are in is crumbling and isn’t fit to house the pumps any longer.

Several sidewalks are set to be replaced in 2013.

The town has also teamed up with Canada Post to clean up the area sur-rounding the post office.

CASTOR TOWN COUNCIL

Tax increase for HannaBethany Zacharias

ECA Review Journalist

Council met May 14 to discuss the Operating and Capital Budget. CAO Kim Neill revealed the town had to use $198,311 from reserves to balance the 2013 budget.

“We’re hoping we won’t need to use all funds from the reserve,” said Neill. “If rev-enues are higher than anticipated, like they were in 2012, then we won’t need all the money from reserves.”

In 2012 council did not need to bring in any money from reserves.

A fair portion of tax revenue brought in in 2013 is due to new assessments. This means revenue is being brought in off of new development, rather than from taxing the same people for the same property.

Mayor Nikota says this is a sign of growth for the town.

“This is a good sign of things to come in town,” said Nikota.

Council also discussed potentially spending $60,000 for a 6 - 8 week infra-structure study conducted by MPE Engineering. The study would provide a thorough and in depth look at what needs to be fixed in town-- essentially it would give council a road map for the future.

“We want to spend our money in the best place,” said Nikota. “There is no point in fixing anything on the surface if we don’t know what’s underneath.”

Residents of the Town of Hanna will only notice a difference on their tax bill if their property assessment went up or down this year.

Abbigail Heidecker accepts a D.A.R.E. certificate from Constable Paul Surette on May 16 at Coronation School. Grades one to five sat and watched as Abbigail delivered a pledge statement and speech on what she learned from the D.A.R.E. program. Each student from Coronation School’s grade six class were presented with a D.A.R.E certificate. The D.A.R.E. program teaches youth about peer pressure, making the right decisions and the negative health effects of using drugs, cigarettes and alcohol. ECA REVIEW/B. Zacharias

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Apr 1 - May 31 - Provost & District Museum Annual Pumpkin Growing Contest registration. Warren 780-753-0240.

May 23 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Structures, Texas in July, Northlane & Intervals, 403-346-5636

May 23-26 - Town of Hardisty Town Wide Spring Clean-Up. 780-888-3623

May 24 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Striker, The Wild, 403-346-5636

May 25 - COPA For Kids, Free Airplane Ride, Iron Creek Flying Club, Killam/Sedgewick Airport, 8am - 12pm, call Sherry 780-384-2026

May 25 - Donalda Museum Annual Garage Sale, Donalda Community Hall 9am with $5 pancake breakfast 403-883-2100

May 25 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Stranger Danger / Altera, 403-346-5636

May 25 - 4th Annual Spring Children’s Fair, 10am-3pm Stettler United Church. Crafts, Kids parade, treasure sale, for-tune teller, children’s activities, flea market, frozen pie sale, concession. Eileen 403-742-4630

May 25 - New Cross Stitch Club. Bring your own project or come and learn. 10:30am-12:30pm Stettler Public Library 403-742-2292.

May 27 - Senior’s on the Move, Provost Adult Learning, 1st trip to Fort George and Buckingham House 780-753-2822 to register.

May 27-31 - Fundraiser Book Sale, Relay for Life 12am Stettler’s RBC

May 28 - Stettler Farmer’s Market 9am - 1pm every Tuesday at Stettler Ago Society.

May 28 - Chicks with Sticks Knitting Club, 7pm - 12am, knitting, crocheting and anything with string. Stettler Public Library, 403-742-2292.

May 31 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Supersuckers, Lydia Loveless, call 403-346-5636

May 29 - Hardisty United Church Slip & Bloomer & Bake Sale, Church Hall 7pm

May 31, June 1, 2 - Handhills Lake Stampede, rodeo events plus chuck-wagon, chariots, trade show, kick-off party, beer gardens, entertainment, camping. www.handhills.cab.ca

May 31 - Sept 29 - Hills of Peace Summer Camp Schedule, 7 different camps. Courtney 587-791-0799 or www.hillsofpeace.ca

May 31 - The Great Five-Away, garage sale Provost Community Church 10am-7pm, 5140-51 St., Provost, Ab. Iva 780-753-4992

May 31 - Hot Dog Fundraiser for Stettler Regional Child Care Centre, 11am-2pm, Clarke Insurance, 4840 - 50 St. Hot Dog $2; Pop $1.

June 1 - 11th Annual Classic Car Show, Consort, Ab. Main St. Registration 11am-1p.m; Show 12pm - 3pm. Poker Rally and Village Cruise 3pm; Neil 403-575-0668, Larry 403-577-3026.

June 1 - HYC 21st Annual Awesome Auction fundraiser silent & live auction and dance, Stettler Community Hall, 7:30pm, Klay and DJ. Winnie 403-742-5437. Supper sold out.

June 1 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., The Dirrty Show / The Well Witchers / Tallest to Shortest, 403-346-5636

June 1 - 2 - Little League Picnic, Burma Park, Brownfield, Ab. Ball games, con-cessions, camping. Entries call Wade 403-578-3171.

June 1-2 - Cadogan Stampede 1pm & 2pm respectively, Sat. nite dance, Sun. pancake breakfast. Raven @ 780-753-7759

June 1 - 2 - Art Show 9am-6pm Sat.; 10am-5pm Sun.; Dean Francis Art Show, Sagebrush Studio & Art Galleries, 20 km east of Empress, Ab. Live music, refreshe-ments, concession. 1-877-565-2039

June 3 - Scapa Annual Strawberry Tea, Scapa Hall, 2 - 4 pm

June 3 - Annual Senior’s Week Pancake Breakfast, 7-10am, Paintearth Lodge, Castor, Ab. $6/person,

June 5 - Provost Farmer’s Market, 3pm - 7pmJune 5 - Singing HU - a love song to God offering healing, peace & calm, fellowship & refreshments. Ickankar Canada in Alberta, Red Deer Public Library, downtown 7-7:30pm 403-346-9238.

June 6 - Gary Fjellgaard Concert + Saskia & Darrel Thurs. June 6, 7pm Golden Circle Hall, Castor. Advance $20 403-882-3608. (100 seats) or at the door.

June 6 - Paintearth Lodge Tea & Bake Sale 2-4pm. Castor, Ab.

June 8 - Flatlander Run Bike Rally, Youngstown Hotel, Registration 10am - noon, supper 6-8pm, anytime chili, Poker run & Booty Hunt, 403-779-3833.

June 7-8 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., tba, 403-346-5636

June 8 - Hardisty Town Wide Garage Sale & pancake breakfast @ Church Hall 8-10am

June 8 - Flagstaff Airport 30th Anniv. & Flagstaff County’s 100rh Anniv. 10am-3pm @ airport. Complimentary lunch, antique aircraft/tractors, Show ‘N Shine, entertain-ment, door prizes Colin 780-385-4498.

June 8 - Majestic Theatre Annual Flea Market 4p.m. @ Majestic Theatre, Marg 780-372-3765

June 14 - Hey Cancer, volunteer for Relay For Life as a Stettler Committee member, Wm. E Hay Composite High School, Trish 403-309-5429.

June 14 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., The Slackers / JK and the Relays, 403-346-5636

June 15 - Come Walk, Among Us 10am onward. Historial walk with historical char-acters, polo game, antiques, art show & sale, make butter, ice cream, carding and weaving display, farmer’s market & more.

June 15 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Those Boys Cassidy / The Frank, 403-346-5636

June 15 - Stettler 4x4 Crime & Shine, The Brick, Stettler parking lot, 11am - 3pm Open to all class of 4x4’s. Admission free, in conjunctin with Stettler Car Club’s Classic Car Show.

June 21 -The Schizophrenia Society of Ab., “Thrill Seekers Challenge”, Riverbend Golf Area, Red Deer, Ab., [email protected]

June 21 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Vulture Kult, 403-346-5636

June 22 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., Diesel May, 403-346-5636

June 28-29 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ab., tba, 403-346-5636

July 5-7 - Coronation Pro Rodeo, Curtis Perry 403-578-3625

July 13 - Thunderstruck - Canada’s AC/DC Tribute band, 7 pm Castor Arena. Tickets $25. Call 403-882-2797

July 13 - 14 - Class of 1988 Reunion, Wm E. Hay Composite High School, @ Stettler Golf & Country Club. Shawna 587-991-5199.

July 27 - 28 - Castor Rodeo. www.castorro-deo.com

August Longweekend - Oyen Centennial Celebration, parade, baseball, visiting, etc. Pre-register & info Town Office, 403-664-3511.

Aug. 16-17 - Theresetta Catholic School 100 Year Anniversary.

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Stettler Peavey Mart installs electric car chargers in parking lot

Bethany ZachariasECA Review Reporter

Construction is underway at Peavey Marts across Alberta to install electric car chargers in its parking lots. Stettler’s Peavey Mart is one of those stores receiving a parking lot upgrade.

Peavey Mart has partnered with Sun Country Highway to install electric car chargers in its locations. Sun Country Highway is a business that creates infra-structure to support the use of electric vehicles.

Peavey Mart wants to become a greener and cleaner business and wants to be a destination stop for people to charge their electric vehicles.

“We want to give our customers more incentive to come here,” said Matt Dorsett, store manager at the Peavey Mart in Stettler. “Plus, the service would be free.”

So, do Albertan’s actually use electric cars?

“Electric cars are relatively new to the prairies,” said Chris Misch, vice president of Sun Country Highway. “But I’ve noticed

a real shift. People in Alberta want to shake the bad reputation tied to the oil sands and become a more environmen-tally conscious province.”

But, many people haven’t switched to using electric vehicles because there is a lack of infrastructure to support them in this province.

“Our goal is to have 95 per cent of Canadians have access to electric cars and electric car chargers,” said Misch.

Sun Country Highway has already set up electric charging stations from coast to coast on the Trans-Canada Highway.

On average, electric cars sell anywhere from $33,000 - $90,000. The higher the price the more kilometres you can travel before having to recharge.

Electric car owners also have the conve-nience of charging their vehicles at home, saving many trips to the gas station.

And if you’re an electric car owner and you find yourself away from home and needing to recharge-- there are more and more recharging stations outside of home that are popping up.

Fatal accident on Highway 9A person died May 15, 2013 as a result of

a serious car collision on Highway 9, approximately 40 kilometres east of Hanna.

The Hanna RCMP have not disclosed the identity of the victim.

On May 15 at 10:30 a.m., Hanna RCMP responded to the scene of a two vehicle col-lision. One of the vehicles was a car travelling eastbound and the other was an SUV travelling westbound. One of the

vehicles crossed the center line causing the two vehicles to collide head-on.

Ambulance transported a woman, who was driving the SUV, to the Foothills Hospital in Calgary. Her injuries are unknown.

The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

The RCMP are still investigating the cause of the accident. They do not believe alcohol was involved.

TransCanada donated $1,500 to the Castor Busy Beaver Daycare on May 10 to help with maintenance and operating costs. TransCanada employee Jolene Heck (left) presented the cheque to Daycare representatives Kyla and Evan Downey at TransCanada’s Stettler office on May 10. ECA REVIEW/Submitted

CORONATION TOWN COUNCIL

Coronation capital projects update

Bethany ZachariasECA Review Journalist

The Town of Coronation is spending $22,456 to upgrade its current Fire Department radio systems.

This capital project was revealed in council’s May 13 meeting. It is also part of a broader regional project to overhaul the County of Paintearths and Special Area’s radio systems.

The new radios will be more compatible with each other and will provide a line of

communication that will be accessible to all departments.

“These new radios will create better lines of communication for mutual responders,” said Sandra Kulyk, CAO of Coronation.

ReservesCoronation Town Council had to dip

into reserves to the tune of $268, 200 in 2013 to balance the budget.

$1,653,967 is what currently remains in the town’s reserves.

Tweaking the budgetBrenda Schimke


Budget allocations were altered at the Clearview Board Meeting on May 14, 2013.

Principals are to be advised that indi-vidual school reserves can be spent to help retain staff.

The board also reaffirmed its commit-ment to full-time kindergarten programming at Stettler Elementary School and directed the administration to allocate financial support, looking first to use reserve funds.

• Supervision costs Extra supervision is required because

of the double-run busing schedule for Stettler Elementary School. The board instructed administration to move the costs related to this extra supervision from the elementary school budget to the transportation budget. Person in charge of transportation is currently evaluating an expanded service with a goal of elimi-nating the double-busing structure in the future.

• Network costs Costs for network administration are

centralized, yet there is still a need for immediate on-site IT support which has been covered off by individual school bud-gets. The board directed administration to move these costs into the central tech-nology budget. With the shift in financial responsibility, central office will work with the schools to determine how these on-site needs will be met.

• School resource officer Costs of the school resource officer will

be funded as a central expense rather than as a direct cost to Wm. E. Composite High School effective in the 2013/14 budget.

The resource officer is funded 50 per cent by the school, 25 per cent by the County of Stettler and 25 per cent by the Town of Stettler. The RCMP provide the car and the costs of supplies and other resources.

“This move should solve a few problems that arise each year,” said John Bailey, Superintendent of Schools.

Central office will take over responsi-bility for coordinating the school resource officer with the other community part-ners, between RCMP detachment areas and among the schools.

• Bus routes Administration presented a report rec-

ommending that the busing service within Stettler be expanded to include both Emmerson Acres and the area north and east of West Stettler Park.

The service will start in September 2013 and be reviewed in December 2013 to see if any further adjustments need to be made.

Discussions have been ongoing between East Central Alberta Catholic Schools (ECACS) in the Stettler area and Clearview Public Schools to develop a shared busing model to rationalize routes and save both districts money.

Administration has been instructed to continue working towards a final agree-ment for the 2013-2014 school year based on the direction given to it by the board.

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Come clean and change

Brenda SchimkeECA Review Journalist

It’s shocking, demoralizing, dis-gusting and discouraging! The Prime Minister and many of his caucus members came out of the reform movement, a group disillusioned with the actions of traditional parties. Reform was a grassroots call to elimi-nate pork barreling, protect taxpayers and bring honesty and integrity back into politics. But those dreams and values are being shattered with the daily revelations rocking the Senate and the Prime Minister’s Office(PMO).

How is it possible that Stephen Harper’s Government, in just seven short years, are on the cusp of a crisis that may make the Liberal sponsorship scandal pale in comparison.

Is it because Harper is just a very poor judge of character? For example his selec-tion of “dead-beat dad”, Patrick Brazeau, as Senator was out of character for a Prime Minister with a family-focused agenda.

Is Harper being maliciously sabo-taged by people he thinks are friends? One gets suspicious of why an intelli-gent, strategic man such as Nigel Wright, Harper’s Chief of Staff, would gift $90,000 to a Senator under investi-gation. Surely a friend would know bringing Duffy’s issues into the PMO would cause undue problems for the Prime Minister.

Is it because once in Ottawa one becomes intoxicated with the titles, Right Honourable and Senator, and the honour and respect that comes with the positions? It’s a pretty heady experience to all of a sudden have people bow to your every wish, get first-class treatment, chauffeurs and limos, international travel, police detail and a generous expense account with few oversights.

There have been many Senate spending scandals by all parties for far too many years, yet the speed at which Senators Pamela Wallin and Mike Duffy took to pork-barreling

must have been a record. Or does that speak to their profession, a group including myself, who spend a lot of time finding and reporting fault in others. Do journalists come to see themselves as holier and morally better than those they report on?

Or is it more sinister than that? Is this Harper’s plan to discredit the Senate enough that Canadians will call for its complete abolition rather than reform? In a parliamentary system, the Senate not only acts as a sober second thought but also has the power to stop a rouge Prime Minister.

In the United States, the President has the power to start wars and veto bills, but has no legislative power to push through his agenda except through persuasion and negotiation.

In Canada a majority gov-ernment can do anything they want and without a Senate, the Prime Minister would have dic-tatorial-like powers, even more than what the position

wields today.Is it a character flaw? Harper is

lauded as a great leader who brought Canada through the 2008 crisis with few scars. But surely ethics should be equally as important as leadership skills. Has Harper’s propensity for control caused him to set aside his personal beliefs to achieve his agenda?

It’s a mystery. Who knows what the right answer is.

Most Western Canadians who voted Conservative never dreamt they would live to see what is unfolding in Ottawa today.

One thing is sure, the Conservative Party leadership, including Stephen Harper, must have their wings clipped a little bit and party principles re-established. That can only be done by the Party’s rank n’ file contributors and members and its Caucus members.

There’s little time between now and the election to wipe away memories of these scandals, but the most effective way is to come clean and change.

MAIL BAG

Harper must show need for new international climate agreementsDear Editor,

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the council on Foreign Relations in New York City on Thursday, “On the issue of climate change, our gov-ernment’s position from the outset is that we need a mandatory, international pro-tocol that includes all significant emitters...”

To sensibly support such a goal, Canadians need direct and honest answers from the Government to several key questions about climate change, issues they have carefully avoided to date. It is not enough to simply assume that the public agrees with, and are willing to pay for, costly carbon dioxide emission reduc-tions. We must also know that it is worth doing in the first place.

Here are some of the questions the Government must answer before consid-ering roping Canada into yet another international climate change protocol:

1. Before first forming the government in 2006, Harper often expressed doubts about the causes of climate change. Now he never does and instead supports the politically correct hypothesis that human-ity’s carbon dioxide emissions are causing a climate crisis. What caused him to so markedly change his position on this issue?

2. Does the Prime Minster really believe that we can limit ‘world temperature’ rise to two degrees Celsius by restricting our emissions of the trace gas, carbon dioxide? If so, then why does he think it has not warmed in 17 years and, according to the U.K. Met Office, expected to not start warming again before 2018?

This directly contradicts the computer-ized climate models that predict that warming should occur during a period of continued carbon dioxide rise, as has occurred in recent years.

3 . Why does the Prime Minister resist calls for open hearings into the causes of climate change, inviting testimony from experts from both sides of the debate? Many of Canada’s leading climate scien-tists no longer support the theory that a climate crisis is being caused by humani-ty’s carbon dioxide emissions. Why does

the Harper government pay no attention to these experts?

4 . Why does Canada promote the estab-lishment of a United Nations greenhouse gas reduction treaty based on the Cancun Agreements in which there is an “opt-out clause” for developing countries? This will almost certainly make the treaty into another Kyoto Protocol. Why not have the same rules for everyone?

5 . Why is a northern nation like Canada concerned about, and only planning for, global warming when cooling is far more dangerous and, according to an increasing number of climate experts, more probable?

If it warms, Canada can simply adopt farming practices used to the south of us, such as in Arkansas. But if it cools, there is no one farming north of us and a tem-perature drop of only two degrees will ruin the wheat crop on the Canadian prai-ries, a major source of food for the world.

6 . The Canadian government has now banned the construction of coal-fired elec-tricity generation stations that do not include carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS). Since CCS on such a scale will not be possible for at least 10 years, this means coal station construction is indefinitely banned in Canada, already resulting in much higher electricity prices. Yet the Canadian government is doing everything in its power to facilitate expansion of the oil sands, also a large source of carbon dioxide emissions.

Why are carbon dioxide emissions from coal considered such a problem that the industry must be gradually killed while the carbon dioxide emissions from the oil sands are merely to be controlled through future regulations?

Unless Canadians get proper answers to questions like these, one can only con-clude that pure politics, not science or our country’s national interest, continues to shape Canada’s climate and energy plans.

Tom Harris is Executive Director of the International Climate Science Coalition. Dr. Tim Ball is an environmental consul-

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Do you think you can hear an earthworm move?

If you put an earthworm on a clean, dry sheet of paper and listen very carefully, you will hear a little scratching noise. This noise is made by the eight small bristles an earthworm has on nearly every segment of its body. These bristles help earthworms move.

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Worms are master recyclers!

While we are quiet and shy, we are good to have around. We don’t have eyes, ears or legs, yet we

provide an important service.

Standards Link: Number Sense: Solve addition problems.

How long was the longest earthworm ever found?

How many different kinds of earthworms are there?

How strong are earthworms? They can push things up to times their own weight. That would be like

you being able to push four refrigerators at one time!

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A very special day in DrumhellerRick Strankman

MLA, Drumheller StettlerJust over 100 years ago in 1911, Sam

Drumheller and Thomas Greentree tossed a coin in the air and began the rich history of what is now the Town of Drumheller. It was a story I had never heard before, it was a story about how the town came to get its name.

The Centennial celebration was held on May 15 which was the actual exact anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Drumheller.

As the MLA for Drumheller/ Stettler, I was honoured to have been invited to be in attendance for the ceremony held on a beautiful spring day in the valley. Civic pride was on display by many residents of the town and also included a number of residents from the Hillview and Sunshine Seniors’ lodges.

The organizers of this event should be very proud of the celebration that was put on, at no charge, to participants that cele-brated this historic milestone.

The Centennial Organizing Committee is to be commended for making everyone feel welcome and a part of the event.

One of my great pleasures in my newly-elected position as your MLA, is travelling throughout the constituency

and recognizing the 100-year milestones of residents and towns. Witnessing the pride the people of Drumheller have in their

community is inspiring in so many ways and I felt privileged to share this occasion with them.

As visitors mingled and rem-inisced, the projection screens at the Badlands Community facility were filled with historic pictures of the valley and the pioneers that make up Drumheller’s magnificent his-tory. As the old photos and videos ran, it gave you a real sense of what was and still is a

very unique place to be. A very enter-taining duo also provided the musical entertainment with songs about the town’s history.

One of the highlights of the day for me was the four centurion Drumheller resi-dents that were in attendance, with Dr. Brummy Aiello at the age of 102 years, cut-ting the centennial cake.

Looking forward to the July 1st Canada Day celebration this year in Drumheller, it will be a very special event that I encourage everyone to attend. The events that happen around Drumheller on Canada Day are something to behold. Drumheller comes alive on Canada Day

with a crowded parade route and activities for all ages and is all topped off with a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the valley.

Thank you to the Town of Drumheller for hosting a great centennial celebration and I hope to see you all on Canada Day in Drumheller.

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Senate scandal requires accountability act 2.0

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) called on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to introduce an Accountability Act 2.0, to put an end to expense fraud by Senators and restore the confidence of Canadians in Parliament.

The CTF is proposing five tenets to the Accountability Act 2.0. They include man-datory online reporting of office, travel, and hospitality expenses for all MPs and Senators (including receipts), annual random audits of MPs and Senators by the auditor general, applying the Access to

Information Act to MPs and Senators, scrapping pension entitlements for those convicted of stealing from taxpayers, and the ability to recall parliamentarians.

“When the Conservatives were elected in 2006 they brought in the first Accountability Act in response to the sponsorship scandal, now it’s time for the Accountability Act 2.0 to clean up the senate expense scandal,” said Gregory Thomas, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

“It’s not good enough to throw a few Senators under the bus and sweep the problem back under the rug,” continued Thomas. “We need a new Accountability Act. This isn’t about ‘closing loopholes,’ it’s about fixing the system.”

The Alberta government introduced rules this past fall to require all elected officials, political staff and senior bureau-crats to post not only their expenses, but

their receipts online.“Had these rules been in place for

Parliament two years ago, Senator Duffy’s receipts would have shown that he wasn’t spending much time in PEI while claiming a housing allowance,” continued Thomas.

Thomas said Senators and MPs con-victed of filing fraudulent expense claims should lose their generous pension entitle-ments, much like the law recently passed in Nova Scotia by the NDP government.

“There needs to be a cost associated with ripping off taxpayers,” said Thomas. “Otherwise this is never going to stop.”

The CTF first called for introduction of the “Raymond Lavigne Rule” – named after former Senator Raymond Lavigne – in 2011 after Lavigne qualified for his Senate pension despite his fraud conviction.

If Senators Brazeau, Harb, and Duffy remain in office until the mandatory retirement age of 75, they would collect inflation-adjusted annual pensions: Brazeau would be eligible for a $200,000 pension in 2049. Harb would receive $136,000 starting in 2028 while Duffy would collect $58,000 beginning in 2021.

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Using banked forage for early season grazingAgrinews

With the recent long winter, on some farms and ranches hay supplies are short or com-pletely used up.

In some areas of the prov-ince, purchasing hay is not an option, so some producers are turning cows out on banked grass that was not grazed last fall because of the early snowfall.

“Forage quality in banked grass in the spring is not as good as it was last fall,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development.

“Weathering has reduced the amount of protein and energy present in the forage. It is pos-sible for protein content to be two to three units lower (if 10 per cent last fall – could be 8 per cent or less this spring) and energy could be down by five points or more (TDN of 62 last fall – could be 57 per cent or less this spring). Digestibility of the forage is usually lower in

the spring as well.”Lactating cows require a

ration that contains 65 per cent TDN and 11 per cent protein on a dry matter basis.

If the forage is not meeting these requirements, it is neces-sary to feed grain and a protein source such as peas, canola meal or a pelleted supplement.

“It is important to meet nutritional requirements of the lactating cow,” says Yaremcio.

“A protein or energy defi-ciency that reduces the amount of milk produced at peak lacta-tion (8 to 10 weeks after calving) lowers the total amount of milk produced over the entire lactation.

“If total milk yield is reduced by two to three pounds a day at peak lactation compared to the animals’ potential, the loss will continue on for the entire lacta-tion. It takes seven pounds of milk to produce one pound of gain for a young calf. The lower milk production could reduce calf weaning weight by 30 to 40 pounds.

“If energy in the forage does not meet requirements, a cow will mobilize fat from her body to produce milk, and weight loss will occur. Reproductive efficiency is reduced when cows lose weight after calving. An animal that is 100 pounds lighter at breeding compared to at calving weight will take 15 to 30 days longer to come into heat and first service concep-tion rates are reduced by 25 to 30 per cent.”

Next year, when calves are born in the second cycle com-pared to the first, the calf will be 21 days younger at weaning, and could be 40 pounds lighter.

At today’s price of $1.25 per pound for a 700 pound calf, that could result in a loss of $50 per calf.

Combine the reduction of weight gain from a younger calf with the drop in milk pro-duction, income from each calf could be reduced by $100.

“It is very difficult to see a small drop in cow body weight,” says Yaremcio.

“To be noticeable to the eye, a 100- to 200-pound reduction in weight is needed. By the time this happens, the damage is done and the problems men-tioned above will probably occur.”

If there are questions about the quality of the banked forage, supplement with four to five pounds of grain and a pound of protein supplement per cow every second day to improve the overall nutrition of the cow. Continue with this feeding practice until new grass is very visible through the carry over grass.

These practices may cost $15 to $20 more in total to get the cows onto new pasture, but the return in the fall with heavier calves will be more than the feed costs.

Another option to improve calf weight gain is to put out a self-feeder and let the calves consume creep feed free choice.

Avoid spring-related farmer fatigueAgrinews

With spring finally here, farmers are finding them-selves in the middle of a seeding and spring-work frenzy as they aim to get seed and other inputs into the soil.

With all of the rushing and pushing limits, comes a greater risk of serious injury due to fatigue. The 2001 Canadian Census of Agriculture found that fatigue is a major factor in causing farm-related injuries.

“Too many farmers push themselves, especially during the really busy times,” says Kenda Lubeck, farm safety coordinator with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “Too often, it is a case of wanting to finish a field even though fatigue threatens. Health and safety is a worker’s most valuable asset – nothing should come before.”

Many times fatigue creeps up on a person and this makes it difficult to recognize. In addition to feeling sleepy and tired, some common symptoms of fatigue include:

• headaches, dizziness, blurry vision

• slow reflexes and reac-tions, poor concentration

• feeling irritable, moody and short tempered

• aching, weak muscles“We often see safety as being

all about equip-ment and guards,” says

Lubeck, “but, the most impor-tant safety tool a person can have is their attitude and sub-sequent decisions. That could mean taking a 20 minute snooze when you are exhausted, or having another person lined-up to spell you off.”

It’s important for farmers to recognize the things they can do to ward off fatigue:

• get adequate sleep - this means parking your wor-ries at the bedroom door and regularly getting a good night’s rest

• eat nourishing food to keep your mind and body sharp

• stay hydrated with plenty of water

• incorporate some healthy activity in your day’s work - many times spring work equals long hours oper-ating the same equipment. If you find yourself in the cab of a tractor for hours on end be sure to stop peri-odically and go for a walk to stretch out your muscles

• plan for physical and mental demands - this may mean adding workers to your team to alleviate the demands of spring farm work, keeping a promise to yourself that you will take a

well-deserved break after a set amount of time and not making critical deci-sions while you are weary

Although the human factor is a significant cause of farm-related hazards, your safety is about the choices you make.

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Wildfire emergency planning and livestock optionsAgrinews

Wildfires are a hazard that can spring up quickly and cause major devastation to farms or acreages. Knowing the steps to take to minimize the risk and reduce the potential damage to family, property and animals is the first line of defense against wildfire.

A recent Agri-News article outlined the high fire risks and risk conditions, as well as providing information on how to make an effective and essential plan so that you and your family are prepared and know what to do if a fire threatens nearby. This article focuses on emergency planning for livestock.

Know the Risks and Get PreparedKnow the fire risk for your area and

determine your plan to deal with the risk level.

Make PlansOption 1: Shelter in Place

In general:Prepare and maintain a fuel-reduced

area such as a plowed or heavily grazed field with minimum of stubble:• the area should be watered, shaded &

located well away from forested areas• if possible disc or plow outside

perimeter• be prepared to round up, re-locate your

livestock and provide them with feed/water

Option 2: Evacuation Plan• Have a current list of all animals,

including their location and records of feeding, vaccinations, and tests. Make this information available at various locations on the farm.

• Have sufficient supplies for temporary identification of your animals, such as plastic neckbands and permanent markers to label animals with your

name, address, and telephone number.• Have handling equipment such as hal-

ters, cages, blankets, and appropriate tools for each kind of animal. Include bolt-cutters to quickly free animals in an emergency.

• Contact your local emergency manage-ment authority and become familiar with at least two possible evacuation routes. Familiarize all family members and employees with your evacuation plans.

• Arrange in advance for a place to shelter your animals. Plan ahead and work within your community to estab-lish safe shelters for farm animals, such as fairgrounds, other farms, race-tracks, and exhibition centers.

• Ensure that sufficient feed and medical supplies are available at the destination.

• Be ready to leave as soon as an evacua-tion is ordered. Remember, once the emergency hits, roads may be restricted to emergency service vehi-cles and not open to traffic.

• Set up safe transportation. You will need to have access to trucks, trailers, and other vehicles suitable for trans-porting each type of animal, along with experienced handlers and drivers. You may need access to a portable loading ramp to load, or unload, animals.

• If animals are evacuated to a central-ized location such as a fair grounds for shelter and will co-mingle with other animals of unknown health status try to:• make sure your animals have suffi-

cient identification (e.g. ear tags or brands) to be able to tell them apart from others

• minimize the contact among ani-mals from different premises

• protect feed and water from contact with wild animals and birds. Verify the health and vaccination status of animals which must be co-mingled

• handle any mortalities in a manner to minimize the possible spread of contagious diseases

• monitor the health and well-being of the animals on a daily basis, whether sheltered in place or evac-uated. Seek appropriate veterinary medical advice and services on sus-picion of an animal disease problem

• accommodation will need to include milking equipment for dairy cows (as applicable). Milk may need to be stored separately from cows of other herds. Milk “pickup” companies should be noti-fied where to pick up the milk

Option 3: Last Resort – Freeing Your Animals• Livestock are very sensitive to wildfire

anywhere within their sensory range. Normal reactions vary from nervous-ness, to panic, to aggressive and resistive escape attempts. Livestock are often injured or killed by fleeing from a wildfire into fences, barriers and other fire risks. Once the flight syndrome kicks in, it is retained long after the smoke, heat and noise stimuli are removed.

• In the case of a fast moving fire, some landowners spray paint their phone numbers on the sides of livestock before setting them free. Others attach identification tags to animals. If you choose to leave a halter on your animal, consider attaching identifica-tion – such as a luggage tag.

• Finally be aware firefighters may cut fences and open gates, if time and safety concerns allow

Additional information can be found at:

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Alternative Ag markets in Alberta continue to grow

In 2004, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development established a baseline estimate of the value for farmers’ markets and farm retail and investi-gated their growth potential. The study was repeated in both 2008 and 2012.

The 2012 study continued to explore the trend to pur-chase local food, “food grown or made in Alberta,” and its value represented at farmers’ markets and farm retail.

The study showed that market value for farmers’ markets tripled since 2004, reaching $724 million in

2012. Some other inter-esting facts include:• three-quarters (75 per

cent) of Alberta house-holds purchased food at farmers’ markets

• annual spending per household in 2012 for farmers’ markets rose substantially to $671

• average per visit spending at farmers’ markets increased to $55

• over 80 per cent of farmers’ markets expenditures were made on food grown or made in Alberta

• market value for farm retail in 2012 was $154

million• consumers spent $374

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• almost 25 per cent of Alberta households chose restaurants because they use Alberta ingredients

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She wanted children and ended up having eight kidsAudrey Aileen Thulien

August 4, 1924 ~ May 8, 2013

Audrey Aileen Thulien of Veteran, Alberta passed away at the Drumheller Hospital May 8, 2013 at the age of 88. Audrey was born in Kipling, Saskatchewan on August 4, 1924. She then moved to Lethbridge and at the age of nine she moved to the homestead, where she hiked, fished and hunted with her four brothers. She milked cows and worked with her dad rebuilding the old homestead.

At the age of 20, she moved back to Lethbridge where she worked at McGavins and met her future husband, Tom Winn. They married in 1944 and shortly after, moved to Drumheller.

Audrey wanted children and ended up having eight kids. She cooked she scrubbed; she baked, grew a garden and still had time to put in a flower garden. She taught the kids to do the same and passed on some chores.

When the kids started leaving the nest, she decided she wanted to be in a smaller town, to raise her two young sons.

They moved to Veteran and really enjoyed small town living. She went to the Full Gospel Church, making so many friends and found her niche.

Audrey lost her husband Tom in 1981 and was then left alone with two young preteens.

She held her faith and met David “Bud” Thulien and they were mar-

ried in 1982. She moved to his acreage and found she could have her gardens and everything she loved to do especially canning, cooking and baking.

She also took time to enjoy life, going on cruises, bus tours, airplanes and everything that she thought she would never do.

As time wore on she started to feel ill and slowly

slipped. She moved back to Drumheller so her girls could help take care of her.

The Lord took her hand and led her home. She was loved by all. Audrey is survived by her loving husband, David “Bud” Thulien of Veteran; surviving children and spouses, Gail and Ted Rounds of Drumheller, Irene and Dennis Hopper of Drumheller, Lucille and Paul Astalos of Coaldale, Joan Allison of Drumheller, Barb and Ken Petro of Medicine Hat, Keith and Liesa Winn of Grande Prairie

and Scott and Gina Winn of Airdrie. Also, grandchildren, Curt Ewing, Melody Hermanson, Tabitha Hopper, Yvette Bakko, Trevor Town, Crystal Anderson, Derek Hansen, Rick McInnis, Bob McInnis, Cody Winn, Morgan Winn, Zoe Winn, Lawson Winn, Cass Winn, Cory Winn, Taylor Winn, Asha Winn, Alan Winn and Charlene Winn. Plus numerous great grandchildren and one brother, Merle Dash.

Audrey was predeceased by her first husband Tom Winn 1981; son Lester Winn 1978; grandson, Steven Ewing; sister, Nora Logan; brothers, Ken, Victor and Robert Dash and her parents Herbert and Katie Dash.

The funeral service to honour Audrey Aileen Thulien took place at Full Gospel Church, Veteran, Alberta on Tuesday May 14, 2013. 0fficiating was Pastor Darrel Durksen. Musicians were Judy Heistad, Carolyn Devereux, Nils and Jeanette Berg. They played for the congregational hymns “There Is Power In The Blood” and “In The Garden”.

Yvonne Thulien-Shumlick sang “Softly & Tenderly”. The eulogy was given by Scott Winn. A tribute was given by Nils Berg. Granddaughters Crystal, Tabitha and Melody read a poem in memory their grandma.

Pallbearers were Harry Devereux, Ron Allison, Deryk Thulien, Stan Allison, Nolan Thulien and Lee Thulien. The Honourary Pallbearers were “All of Audrey’s Family and Friends.”

The interment followed the service at the Veteran Cemetery. Family and friends gathered in the Community Hall for a luncheon prepared and served by the Full Gospel Church Ladies.

If friends so desire, memo-rial tributes may be made in

Audrey’s memory to The Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331-29th St. NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N2 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be sent to [email protected] Heather Caseley of Coronation Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral arrangements. Ph. 403-578-2928.

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Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Notices for property held in the Special Areas were mailed

May 15th, 2013 in accordance with Sections 308 & 311 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, R.S.A. 2000

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ECA journalist wins national award

East Central Alberta Review journalist, Bethany Zacharias and her broadcast jour-nalism class at Red River College in Winnipeg won a prestigious national journalism award.

Zacharias and her class worked year round to produce a 45-minute long newscast that was submitted to the Broadcast Educators Association of Canada National Student Awards.

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Tri-Plex LotLot 5001 – Consists of Units 24,25, & 26.

Four-Plex LotsLot 5002 – Consists of Units 20, 21, 22 & 23.Lot 5003 – Consists of Units 16, 17, 18 & 19.Lot 5004 – Consists of Units 8, 9, 10 & 11.Lot 5005 – Consists of Units 12, 13, 14 & 15.

Duplex LotsLot 5006 – Consists of Units 77 & 78.Lot 5007 – Consists of Units 75 & 76.Lot 5008 – Consists of Units 51 & 52.

Single Home Lots Lot 5009 – Unit 67.Lot 5010 – Unit 69.Lot 5011 – Unit 70.Lot 5012 – Unit 71.Lot 5013 – Unit 72.Lot 5014 – Unit 73.Lot 5015 – Unit 74.

• 5112 52 Ave., Consort - 4 bed, 3 bath, 1997 sq.ft bunga-low. REDUCED TO $385,000 MLS#CA0009859• 4806 50 Ave, Castor - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, CHEAPER THAN RENT!!!!! $54,900 MLS# CA0009873 • 5113 51 St. Castor - 1026 sq ft bi-level home, three bed-rooms, two bathrooms with an at-tached garage. $99,900 MLS# CA0009954• 5109 50 St. Castor - 4 bedroom,2 bathroom beautiful heritage home, perfect for a fami-ly. $99,000 NLS#CA0010243• 5317 Norfolk Ave, Coro-nation, AB - Spacious 4 bed (2 up, 2 down) with 2 baths and main fl oor laundry room. $210,000 MLS#CA0011015• 5102 46 St., Castor - two bed, one bath 852 sq ft home $59,900 MLS#CA0011022• Trailer to be Moved Coronation - 1982 14’ x 72’ mobile, metal roofi ng, vinyl si-dling, 8’ x 10’ porch and deck. $36,000 MLS# CA0011025• 5106 52 St., Castor - Looking for revenue property? Cozy two bedroom, full bath bungalow close to schools, shopping. $69,500 MLS#CA0011839• 4625 Westminster Ave, Coronation - 1260 sq ft fi ve bedroom, three bathroom home has a lot of potential. $109,000 MLS#CA0012203• 4614 45 St., Castor - 1970 sq ft of fi nished living space with 1640 on main level. 3 beds, 2 baths. 22x24 garage. $150,000 MLS#CA0012403• Near Castor - 16.75 acres, overlooks the Castor Creek, near the K to 12 School. Potential to subdivide. $400,000 MLS#286941

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• 201 Redan St., Veteran - storey & half on well treed cor-ner lot $88,000 MLS#CA320228• 5021 50 Ave, Castor - 5000 sq. ft. brick and wood building on main street $85,000 MLS#CA320287• 4306 49 Ave. Castor - 733 sq ft, 1 bed, 1 bath, spacious kitchen with lots of cupboards, master bedroom with a large storage room. $89,900 RE-DUCED to $69,900 MLS#CA308138• • 4905 Royal St., Coro-nation - 50 seat turn key li-censed pizza/steak on Main St. Call for list of equip. REDUCED $85,000 MLS#CA320723• 42127 RANGE ROAD 164 Flagstaff County - 1300 sq.ft 2004 home, 6 beds 3 baths on 14.60 acres west of Forestburg. $349,000 MLS#CA322745• 5126 52 St., Castor - 1990 Triple E 16’ X 80’, 3 bed, 2 bath trailer on 5 lots. REDUCED TO $110,000 MLS#CA324045• 108 Lucknow St., Veter-an - CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home. REDUCED TO $69,900 MLS#CA324846• 4922 Parkview Cresc., Castor - 2684 sq.ft, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 storey, 300 sq. ft master bedroom. $225,000 MLS#CA325979• 5509 51 St., Castor - 1730 sq.ft. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, storey & half on 71’ x 250’ lot. $169,900 MLS#CA326132• 2.81 ac south of Castor - 1424 sq.ft bungalow, 3 beds up 1 bed downstairs, 2 bath-rooms. $159,000 MLS#CA327375• 5009 49 Ave., Castor - TURN KEY PAINT & BODY SHOP 2005 40’ x 60’ metal clad shop, offi ce. $260,000 MLS#CA327448• 7670 sq. ft Warehouse/Retail Building, Corona-tion - includes lots of shelving, counters, one area setup for offi ce REDUCED TO $150,000 MLS#CA316359

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• 4529 44 St., Castor - 3 bedroom, 1 bath storey and a half with single attached garage. $79,000 MLS#CA0014179

• 4502 45 St., Castor - 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 1340 sq. ft. bun-galow, attached double garage, across from Castor Golf Course. $299,900 MLS#CA0014243

• 4705 Westminster Ave, Coronation - 4 bedroom, 3 bath, close to school. $119,000 MLS#CA0001795

• 5031 48 St., Consort - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, older home on corner lot, heated garage/shop. $55,000 MLS#CA0002636

• 40243 RANGE ROAD 132A, near Alliance - A 6000 sq.ft. shop with 2400 sq.ft. offi ce space or (as it is currently being used) an attached home!!!! $425,000 REDUCED to $375,000 MLS#CA0002912

• 5201 50 St, Castor - 1972 house, 3 bed, 2 and half bath, 1464 sq ft., corner lot, single at-tached garage, work shop $149,900 MLS# CA0003164

• 41011 RANGE ROAD 130 - 3 bed, 4 bath, bungalow on 12 acres in County of Flagstaff. Quon-set, barn & shop. $589,000 MLS#CA0003175

• 214 George St, Halkirk - 2 bedroom, 2 bath starter home which has had a major facelift. $69,000 MLS#CA0004010

• 159 acres on Hwy 599, 11 m. from Coronation - 5 bedroom bungalow, single de-tached garage, 32’x48’ heated shop. includes a quarter section with SLR revenue of $3500. Cor-rals, stock waterers, several barns and sheds. $350,000 MLS#CA0005274

• 4802 50 Ave., Castor - 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with open kitchen and dining design and sunken living room. $69,000 MLS#CA0005436

• 5002 54A St., Castor - 3 bed, 2- 3 piece baths, 4 appliances. Lots of changes in the last two years. *ONLY THE TRAILER IS FOR SALE* Lot rent is 250/month, ex-penses approx 100 mo. $21,500 MLS#CA0008080

• 5105 51 St., Castor, - 1953 storey and a half 966 sq ft home, loads of upgrades. 8x17 ad-dition is entrance and storage. $75,000 MLS#CA0008300

• 4621 Norfolk Ave., Coro-nation - 3 bed, 1 bath, bunga-low, fenced corner lot. $75,000 MLS#CA0002635

• 4310 45 St., Castor - 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom 1120 sq. ft. on main fl oor, bi-level. detached double garage, insulated w/ power $155,000 MLS#CA0003892

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Plan 545AY, Block 4, Lot 15, 121 – 2nd Avenue West, Delia, Alberta

The property is offered for sale by sealed tender with the following conditions:

• All tenders must be equal to or more than the assessed value of $9,630 to be considered

• All tenders must include a deposit of 10% of the purchase price and must be in the form of a cheque, cash or money order

• The purchaser shall pay for all costs associated with the Transfer of Land documentation

• The purchaser shall apply for a Development Permit within 2 years of the purchase date

• The closing date for tenders shall be 12 noon on Friday, May 31, 2013 and only those received on or before the deadline will be considered

The Village reserves the right to reject any and all tenders received.

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ConstructionDiane Dammann

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There has been con-struction across the access road, next to Viterra, in Alliance. That will be a course for remote control toys. Apparently there is quite a large following of the activity. The vil-lage owns that little bit of park across access the road and felt that it was a good fit.

Another piece of ground under con-struction is the new Centennial Garden on the old arena site. It is now level and has some topsoil spread. Workers will be needed soon. There is a wish list of plants, trees and shrubs that will need to be planted.

This year it is the sidewalks on the east side of Main Street that are being replaced. They were all tore up on Friday.

Renovations are underway for the store front of the old Main Street Medley store.

The Seed Plant upgrade is in prog-ress. It is one of the top cleaning plants, if not the best, in the province thanks to the great

staff and board.Train tickets are

available for the June 30 trip from Kiron Junction to Alliance and back. The special event train is running for the 100th Anniversary of the Argyle Branch of Women’s Institute.

Grade 8 students of Sedgewick Central High School went to Ranch Camp on Wednesday and Thursday.

The little commu-nity of Galahad lost a long time resident this week when Rose Cooper died. Her funeral was held in the United Church at Forestburg with internment in the Galahad cemetery and lunch served at the Galahad Senior Center.

Grand opening of Buchanan Groceries in Alliance, Ab. under new ownership of Mineson and Sunny Rhu on May 13. Mayor Fankhanel cuts the ribbon. ECA REVIEW/Submitted

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A good quality duvet is com-fortable and durable. It is light and fluffy, keeps you warm, and is tidily put back into place when it’s time to make the bed. If made of superior materials, a duvet should be sturdy and resistant to wear and tear.

When shopping for a duvet, your first step is to choose the type of filling you want: nat-ural or synthetic. Among the natural fibres, goose or duck down are the most popular. Very warm and light, down allows good air circulation, is insulating, and absorbs humidity. The higher the per-centage of down content, the more the duvet will be lighter, fluffier, comfortable, and insu-lating. Goose down is the softest and fluffiest of all.

Synthetic fibres are usually composed of polyester and absorb more humidity. Much less expensive, polyester duvets are particularly suited to allergy or asthma sufferers, young children, and babies. Compare the characteristics of the fibres used so that you will find a duvet that is suitably comfortable and durable. Microfibre duvets are warm, cozy, and comfortable.

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Accessories make the décorIn the design world, mixing a variety of

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Could Crosby and Toews be headed for a cup showdown?Bruce Penton

ECA Review Columnist

Which young National Hockey League superstar will be the first to win two Stanley Cups?

We could find out by mid-June whether it’s Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks or Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Both are 25 years of age, have one Cup each to their name and appear headed for a Stanley Cup final showdown. Their teams fin-ished first in their respective

conferences during the short-ened 48-game regular season and neither has shown any signs of slowing down in the post-season.

Crosby, generally acclaimed as the best hockey player in the world, won his Cup in 2009, leading the Penguins past the Detroit Red Wings in the final game. The next year, Toews and his Hawks were crowned champs, downing Philadelphia in the final.

Having two teams other than Pittsburgh

and Chicago in this year’s final would be regarded as a huge surprise. The Penguins were nine points better than runner-up Montreal

Canadians in the Eastern Conference, and Chicago’s closest rival in the West, 11 points behind, was the Anaheim Ducks. Both of those runner-up teams are already on the sidelines, leaving what appears to be a clear path for Pittsburgh and Chicago to zip through to the finals.

Hockey fans all across North America are rooting hard for Crosby. He missed most of the 2011 - 12 season with a concussion. After this year’s lockout ended in January, he got off to a sensa-tional start with the Penguins, leading the scoring race by a mile before he took a slapshot in the jaw, fracturing it, and causing all kinds of tooth damage. He made it back in time for the playoffs and has

been playing some of his best hockey.

Crosby, who wears number 87 because he was born August 7 (8-7) in 1987, may be on top of his game because he’s so fresh thanks to all the injury time off. Fresh enough by mid-June to carry the Stanley Cup around either the Consol Energy Centre in Pittsburgh or the United Center in Chicago.

Local curler’s talents recognizedBethany Zacharias


Local curler, Brad Schroeder won Augustana University’s Rookie of the Year award at Colour Night on April 13, 2013.

You read it right, a curler!Schroeder was the first curler

to ever win Rookie of the Year at Augustana University in Camrose, Ab.

He was presented with this award in part because of his role as skip in helping to win first place for his team, the Augustana Vikings, at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference pro-vincial championship in Olds, March 2 - 3.

In the champi-onship game, the Augustana Vikings battled head to head against the Lakeland College Rustlers, a team they had never defeated before. It was a tight game but with great shot making from the team, it was Schroeder’s last rock that sealed the win.

In Grade 12 Schroeder played on

Coronation School’s competitive curling team--but not as the skip, rather, he played third.

So how did Schroeder end up playing skip on his university’s curling team?

Well, for starters, he tried out.This shocked his parents Julie

and Greg Schroeder.“We asked him why he was

trying out for skip,” said Julie Schroeder. “He had never skipped before but we knew if he really put his mind to it, he could do it.”

And his parents couldn’t have been more right. Their son’s

go-getter attitude won his team the title of “provincial gold medalists”.

As for Schroeder himself, he’s stayed very humble about his winnings but noted that win-ning Rookie of the Year was the “highlight of my life.”

Schroeder is home for the summer working at the Coronation Golf Course but will be back for fall semester at Augustana University in September. He is studying polit-ical science and is minoring in psychology.

Brad Schroeder hangs up “Rookie of the Year” award (right) and “Most Improved” award (left) on his walls at home. He was awarded these plaques by Augusta University where he is enrolled in political science. ECA REVIEW/Submitted

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County of Paintearth….Welcome to the Energy Capital of East Central Alberta – Coal, Wind, Oil and Natural Gas

The County of Paintearth is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable person to join our team as the Receptionist. This is a permanent full-time position reporting to the Director of Corporate Services. The successful applicant will be responsible for:• providing telephone, front counter, and email reception for the County Office;• general clerical support including processing mail, courier services and deliveries;• Records management including maintaining information/publication files, invoice and receipt

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AUTOMOTIVE Technicians. Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/moving allow-ance, full company benefits, very aggres-sive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience pre-ferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; [email protected].

HIRING Hairstylist two positions available in Whitecourt Alberta. Full time and part time. Top wages willing to train and share knowl-edge. To apply phone 780-778-4248.

MILLWRIGHT and Electrician required at Edson Forest Products a division of West Fraser in Edson, AB. $37.67/hour with full benefits. Trade certifi-cation required. Fax 780-723-3783 or email: [email protected].

UNITED Homes Canada hiring Warranty Coordinator. Detail oriented, orga-nized candidates need apply. Customer ser-vice experience required, warranty experience is an asset. [email protected] or fax 403-948-5240.

NOW LOCATED in Drayton Valley. Brekkaas Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: [email protected]. Phone 780-621-3953. Fax 780-621-3959.

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly news-papers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www.awna.com/resumes_add.php

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Moment” (Drifters song)

12. Onstage gear15. Tail-less simian16. Lost17. Charter18. Hair goo19. Pod content20. Thin21. Door to ore22. Pindar product23. Boo-boo list25. Verify27. River inlet28. South African mone-

tary unit29. Snack31. Precise33. Invented story35. Symbol39. Certain molding41. Just43. Priest’s garment46. Redolence47. Madagascar mammal48. Marsh bird50. Possessive pronoun51. Proposal54. Foamy drink56. Miss Piggy is one57. Military station59. Plentiful61. Of a region63. Sawbones64. Remove weapons

from66. Techie67. Rush69. Auricular71. Confuse74. Monastic official76. Pyramid, for some80. Building annex81. Rich pastry85. Unprincipled87. Falsify88. Middle of the day89. Humpback’s kin91. Break the ____92. Summer drink93. Flit94. Stiff95. Expressions of doubt96. Besides97. Toward protection98. Exaggeration99. Land portion

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employees26. “____ Goes Another

Love Song”30. Unit of resistance32. Dec. 2534. Sasquatch’s kin36. Dues payer37. Rare moon color38. Stringed instrument39. Group of eight40. Painter’s plaster42. Pass, as hours

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Brenson Trucking from Wainwrightis looking to hire

Truck Driverswith Class 1 license and have experiencepulling Super B trailers in the oil field.

Must be 25 years or older withFirst Aid and H2S training.

Apply with resumes toFax 780-842-6453 or

email: [email protected]

Prism Integrated Solutions Inc.

in Forestburg is looking to fill the following positions:

• Journeyman / apprentice welders• Service and Vent Assembly Tech• QC / Safety Manager -

Experience a must• Shop Labor Hands

Wages based on experience.Competitive benefit package

Email resumes to [email protected]

Stettler

is now hiring

a Full Time Produce Managera Part Time Grocery/Meat Clerk

and we also have

Full & Part Time positionsavailable in our Bakery Department

Please Apply Within

Stettler Seed Cleaning Plant

is looking for a self-motivated energetic individual for their plant.

Mechanical aptitude required.Some farm knowledge a must.

Computer skills an asset.Must have good ‘People Skills’ as

dealing with a diverse group. This is a great opportunity for long term

employment in a great community.Salary negotiable. Benefits after 90 days.

Email resume to [email protected] resumes to 403-742-2925

or apply in person

You’re just what we’ve been looking for.We’ve been waiting for an ambitious, hard-working person just like you. We need your help providing our progressive rural customers with the products and services they need to keep working hard.

PETROLEUM AGENT Position # HR12-297 Hanna, Oyen, Cereal, Delia, AB You are critical to the success of the UFA Petroleum business. We are looking for a motivated business partner to take over operations at our Petroleum agencies in Hanna, Oyen, Cereal, and Delia, AB. This is a dynamic position that requires an entrepreneurial individual who is passionate about providing exceptional service and products to meet the changing demands, needs and expectations of our members and customers. With your strong business background, attention to detail, leadership, team building and

performance while maximizing the return on investment for UFA and yourself. As a UFA commissioned Petroleum Agent you have the management and organizational skills to oversee the petroleum outlet including bulk and cardlock fuels, lubricants, and other ancillary income offerings. As an independent business person you will be responsible for hiring, training and managing your own staff as well as help create a work environment that inspires excellence in your team. You will work closely with a UFA Area Manager and the Petroleum Operations team who will provide you with the business insights, tools, systems, infrastructure and support that will enable your success.

You have 7-10 years of experience in downstream petroleum, retail or related business experience along with proven business, management and accounting skills. You are capable of developing and successfully implementing a growth focused

inventory and payroll. You have the ability to effectively lead, motivate and inspire a team of employee’s and are self-motivated and ambitious with good knowledge of the

packages and database software and are involved in community groups and activities.

Interested? Please reply via e-mail or fax, quoting the position # to:Tim Church

UFA Cooperative Ltd.

E-MAIL: [email protected]

MARSHALL TRUCKING LTD.Is Seeking

Class 1 DriversHome every night.

Based close to Stettler.Safety Tickets required.

Send resume, driver's abstract and references to:Fax: 403-742-8834

Email: [email protected]

For more information contact Crystal @ 403-742-9587

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Program Runs July 22nd - August 23rd, 2013 Application Deadline - June 21st, 2013

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Cando, an employee-owned company supplying specialized rail services across Canada, is looking for Tamper Operators to operate a Mark IV Tamper, EJ6 Tamper, or equivalent. Successful candidates will lead small teams responsible for aligning tracks, spreading ballast and tamping ties.

Top candidates will have a minimum of five years experience operating a tamper, possess and maintain CROR and TIG certifications, work independently and have experience working on Class 1 railways. Full time position with wage range of $25 to $30 per hour. Requires extensive travel throughout Western Canada. Accommodations and living allowance provided when on the road.

Are you interested in working in the RAIL industry?RAILWAY TAMPER OPERATORS

TO SUBMIT RESUMEFax: 204-725-4100

Email: [email protected]

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ADVERTISING TRAFFIC COORDINATOREdmonton, Alberta

Community newspapers are thriving in a media environment where words like “community” and “hyper-local” are proving to be the keys to advertising success.The Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association is committed to providing advertisers with unsurpassed service and up-to-date information on each of the community newspapers served. We are seeking an Advertising Traffic Coordinator, a support role to the Advertising Director. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing existing clients including market research, helping clients determine needs and providing proposals reflecting the suggested course of action, while ensuring accuracy of client bookings.Attention to detail, organizational skills, problem solving, teamwork and a personable disposition are necessary for a successful candidate.

Please submit your resume, references, and salary expectations by e-mail: [email protected] or fax 780-430-5380 No phone calls please.

The position is available immediately. Please visit our website for more information at www.awna.com


HELP WANTEDLICENSED Automotive Technician up to $40.00/hr. Signing bonus or relocation assistance depending on experience. Send resume to; Fourlane Ford Innisfail 403-227-3311; [email protected].

VAC & Steam Truck Operator. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Benefits, Camp Work, Experience an Asset. Email/Fax Resume: 780-458-8701, [email protected].

CENTRAL Peace Natural Gas Co-op Ltd. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator. Experience, safety tick-ets an asset. Clean valid driver’s licence required. Forward resume: [email protected]. Fax 780-864-2044. Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0.

NEWCART Contracting Ltd. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season. Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers. Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers. Email: [email protected]. Fax 1-403-729-2396. Email all safety and trade tickets.

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AUCTIONSMEIER Gun Auction. Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscella-neous. Call to consign 780-440-1860.

CENTRAL Plumbing & Heating, Slave Lake, Alberta. Tuesday May 28, 10 a.m. Selling truck & forklift, com-pactor, river boat, snowmobile, seacan, sheet metal equip-ment, power threaders, shop & specialty tools, wood working & dry-wall equipment, plumb-ing & heating inventory. See www.montgomery-auctions.com or 1-800-371-6963.

WELL Established campground & RV Park. High Level, Alberta, July 6, 2013. Offers 12 acres with 42 sites and additional room for approximately 30 more. Immediate revenue. Team Auctioneers on www.globalactionguide.com; 780-927-4060.

75 QUARTERS Land, Oyen, Alberta - Ritchie Bros Unreserved Auction. 1HQ, 30 Parcels Farmland, 6 Parcels Grazing Lease, $37,300 Surface Lease Revenue. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauc-tion.com/realestate.

COMING EVENTSALCOHOLICS Anonymous meetings Saturdays, 8 p.m. Coronation Evangelical Free Church base-ment. Call Bill 403-575-5131 or Kathy 403-578-3909.

KICK OFF Senior’s week! Paintearth Lodge Annual Senior’s Week Pancake Breakfast. Monday, June 3, 7 - 10 am. Cost - $6 per person. Everyone welcome.

PAINTEARTH Lodge Annual Tea & Bakesale. Thursday, June 6th, 2 - 4 pm. Everyone welcome.

61ST Annual International Oilmens Golf Tournament, Edmonton, June 18 - 21, 2013, Highlands Golf Club & Belvedere Golf & Country Club. Enter online at www.iogt.ca.

ANNOUNCEMENTSSOUTH Edmonton Condo for sale. Quiet building. Close to tran-sit and LRT. Main floor corner. 2 large bed-rooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 parking stalls! $228, 900. August pos-session. 780-718-8864.

CARDS OF THANKSA BIG thank you espe-cially to Dennis, also to members of the Coronation Fire Dept. and anyone else who helpoed out in any way with our fire on May 10. Much appreciation to a wonderful neighbour. A good lesson to all of us that fires may never be out. - Bert & Kathy

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MAVERICK OILFIELD SERVICES LTD.

Maverick Oilfield Services is the leading provider of Oil & Gas Construction and Transportation Services. Delivering safe, efficient, innovative quality solutions with our highly skilled team.

Maverick Oilfield Services Ltd. is seeking a

Journeyman or Registered Apprentice HEAVY BOOM TRUCK OPERATORfor its operations for lifting, moving oilfield equipment, materials, over dimensional loads, etc. within Company service and cost objectives.

Candidate must possess the following skills and responsibilities:• A minimum of 2 years oilfield experience in Class 1A driving as a ticketed

Journeyman or registered apprentice • Experience training is considered an asset • Creative and energetic personality with a positive professional attitude• Experience in the National Safety Code as applied in Alberta and capable to

follow all regulations• Ability to multi-task• Exceptional communication and customer service skills • Committed to Safety• Capable to work in a flexible schedule• Ability to operate Company equipment efficiently and safely to provide superior

customer service

Candidate would have the following duties:• Operating 20 to 45 tonne Boom trucks• Tractor-trailer, extended length tractor-trailer combination,• Documentation knowledge of driver logbook, crane logbook, bill of lading,

inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trip reports, accident or incident reports.

• Load chart reading and lift planning• Ability to follow all operating procedures and safe rigging practices

If you have these qualifications and you are looking for a rewarding career, please apply today by sending a resume, safety tickets and drivers abstract.

Fax 780-753-2453 or phone 1-780-753-2992, or drop off resume at 3808-52 Ave., Provost, AB


The Preeminent Provider of Oil & Gas Construction and Transportation Sevices Delivering Innovative Quality Solutions Safely, On Time and On Budget.

Maverick Oilfield Services LtdWe are an oilfield maintenance and construction company

currently seeking a

Mechanicfor a permanent employment position

in our Provost operation.

Requirements:Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Courses and certification in specific maintenance procedures required.

Experience: • Requires a minimum of two years experience as a mechanic working on

similar equipment.• Working knowledge of the oilfield industry is a plus.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: • Working knowledge of engines, fans, pumps, generators, hydraulics etc.• Ability to provide accurate work to the specifications given and confirmed by

a quality inspection. • Ability to communicate to all employees within the company.• Ability to work independently. • Ability to make reasonable and logical decisions based on rational thought and

common industry methods and procedures. • Possess analytical and mathematical skills as related to reading diagrams,

drawings, and directions and applying them to hands-on work.

If you have these qualifications and you are looking for a rewarding career, please apply today by sending a resume, safety tickets and

drivers abstract. E-mail: [email protected], fax: 780-753-2453 or drop it off at 3808-52 Ave., Provost.


Maverick Oilfield Services is the leading provider of Oil & Gas Construction and Transportation Services. Delivering safe, efficient, innovative quality solutions with our highly skilled team.

Maverick Oilfield Services Ltd. is seeking a

DISPATCHERfor its operations at its Provost Division Responsibilities:• Organize equipment and personnel. • Handle all incoming calls to dispatch office and all after hour calls using

professional telephone etiquette. • Record lists of requirements from customers • Provide timely support and information to drivers and sub-contractors. • Ensure that all duties are completed professionally, competently and in the best

manner possible. • Coordinate closely with facilities operations and production operations, to ensure

all calls are dispatched and handled according to plan.

Qualifications:• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of accuracy with excellent

communication and organizational skills. • Have a positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast paced team environment. • Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent. • Knowledge of transportation and logistics execution • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and willingness to accept

increased operational responsibilities • Ability to multi-task and prioritize conflicting tasks • The ability to work independently and with minimal supervision • A high level of attention to detail • Self-motivation, dependable and reliable • Safety conscientious

If you have these qualifications and you are looking for a rewarding career, please apply today by sending a resume, safety tickets and drivers abstract.

Fax 780-753-2453 or phone 1-780-753-2992

Employment Opportunity

M.D. Of Provost No. 52

Assistant Development OfficerThe M.D. of Provost No. 52 is seeking a qualified individual for

the position of Assistant Development Officer.

Reporting to the Development/Utilities Officer, this position will be responsible for daily interpretation and application of the M.D.’s Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan

to ratepayers and potential applicants.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for maintenance and administration of the

M.D.’s GIS system, and computer knowledge is a definite asset.

Resumes are to be submitted to:Tyler LawrasonAdministrator

M.D. of Provost No. 52Box 300, 4504-53rd Avenue

Provost, AB T0B 3S0(780) 753-2434

Inquiries may be made to the Administrator at [email protected] or (780) 753-2434

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


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