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Serving: Carvel, Darwell, Duffield, Wabamun, Seba Beach, Gainford, Entwistle, Evansburg, Wildwood, Tomahawk, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain & Drayton Valley May 16, 2017 PARS NEWS SOFTWOOD LUMBER AGREEMENT Submitted by Janice McK- innon, PARS Arena Manager The ice is out and we are getting ready for the next season. Congrat- ulations to our Novice 5 team who won the Gold in the 16/60 league final for 2016-2017 and to the Ban- tam 3 team who won the silver in their league. We have introduced Pickleball on our REC Nights. It will be available along with Basketball, Volleyball, badminton and floor hockey. Here is the upcoming May sched- ule: All REC Nights are $2.00 every- one is welcome. Tuesdays & Thurs- days 7:00-9:00pm. We are also open to having it in the afternoons or on the week ends Tuesday May 30th - Learn to tie a fly 7:00-9:00 Must register by May 16th. FRIDAY May 26th INDOOR BIG SCREEN MOVIE NIGHT $5.00 gets you in & Pop and Popcorn. 6:30pm Movie will be A dog’s Pur- pose. Please look us up on Facebook and be a friend of PARS. Our web site is www.pembinarecplex.ca Or give us a call at 780-727-4340 or call me on my cell 780-621-1290. Or send us an email evansburgare- [email protected] Submitted by Oneil Carlier, MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Our government stands shoulder to shoulder with Alberta’s forest workers, their families and the com- munities that rely on a strong forest industry. Our government is work- ing closely with the federal gov- ernment and our forest industry to defend Alberta jobs and fair market access. This is the fifth time since 1982 that the U.S. has investigated al- leged Canadian lumber subsidies. In each case, international tribunals have ruled in Canada’s favour. We are confident we will prevail again. Together with affected provinces and the federal government, we are developing plans to help support Albertans in addressing the possi- ble impacts of a prolonged trade dispute. Part of our strategy is to have a strong voice for Alberta in the U.S. That’s why our government has ap- pointed Gary Doer, a former Cana- dian ambassador to the U.S. His experience, high profile and deep knowledge of bilateral rela- tions will be critical to ensuring our U.S. partners understand the signif- icance of the U.S.-Alberta softwood trade relationship. He will be a key ally in advancing our strong com- mitment to finding a solution to the lumber dispute. As your local MLA and the Minis- ter of Agriculture and Forestry, I am heavily involved in a federal–pro- vincial task force on this issue to en- sure that Alberta’s interests are rep- resented in broader national efforts to overturn this unfair trade action. I have also engaged my American counterparts while at meetings in the U.S. earlier in the year. We believe that a new and last- ing deal is needed and we want to ensure that any deal supports our forest industry and the workers who support their families in this import- ant industry. We want to see a long term solution to this problem and we are working hard to achieve that goal. Diversifying our economy re- mains a key priority for our govern- ment, and a robust forest industry is a key ingredient in a diverse and resilient Alberta economy. Along- side that goal, we are also working hard to diversify our markets so that we are no longer stuck in the trap of selling one product at one price to one customer. We know that Alberta’s forest industry relies significantly on ex- ports. That is why we are actively pursuing new markets outside the U.S. I have taken trade missions in Asia to move this goal forward. Pre- mier Rachel Notley and Economic Development and Trade Minister Deron Bilous have also recently re- turned from a very successful Asian trade mission. As a government we want to en- sure our products are sold around the world so we can continue di- versifying our economy, creating good jobs and making life better for Alberta’s forest communities. Our government’s actions on the soft- wood lumber issue will be centred on those priorities.
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Page 1: PARS NEWS SOFTWOOD LUMBER AGREEMENT · 5/16/2017  · ing deal is needed and we want to ensure that any deal supports our forest industry and the workers who support their families

Serving: Carvel, Darwell, Duffield, Wabamun, Seba Beach, Gainford, Entwistle, Evansburg, Wildwood, Tomahawk, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain & Drayton Valley

May 16, 2017PARS NEWS

SOFTWOOD LUMBER AGREEMENT

Submitted by Janice McK-innon, PARS Arena Manager

The ice is out and we are getting ready for the next season. Congrat-ulations to our Novice 5 team who won the Gold in the 16/60 league final for 2016-2017 and to the Ban-tam 3 team who won the silver in their league.

We have introduced Pickleball on our REC Nights. It will be available

along with Basketball, Volleyball, badminton and floor hockey.

Here is the upcoming May sched-ule:

All REC Nights are $2.00 every-one is welcome. Tuesdays & Thurs-days 7:00-9:00pm. We are also open to having it in the afternoons or on the week ends

Tuesday May 30th - Learn to tie a fly 7:00-9:00 Must register by May 16th.

FRIDAY May 26th INDOOR BIG SCREEN MOVIE NIGHT $5.00 gets you in & Pop and Popcorn. 6:30pm Movie will be A dog’s Pur-pose.

Please look us up on Facebook and be a friend of PARS. Our web site is www.pembinarecplex.ca Or give us a call at 780-727-4340 or call me on my cell 780-621-1290. Or send us an email [email protected]

Submitted by Oneil Carlier, MLA Whitecourt-Ste. Anne, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry

Our government stands shoulder to shoulder with Alberta’s forest workers, their families and the com-munities that rely on a strong forest industry. Our government is work-ing closely with the federal gov-ernment and our forest industry to defend Alberta jobs and fair market access.

This is the fifth time since 1982 that the U.S. has investigated al-leged Canadian lumber subsidies. In each case, international tribunals have ruled in Canada’s favour. We are confident we will prevail again.

Together with affected provinces and the federal government, we are developing plans to help support Albertans in addressing the possi-ble impacts of a prolonged trade dispute.

Part of our strategy is to have a strong voice for Alberta in the U.S. That’s why our government has ap-

pointed Gary Doer, a former Cana-dian ambassador to the U.S.

His experience, high profile and deep knowledge of bilateral rela-tions will be critical to ensuring our U.S. partners understand the signif-icance of the U.S.-Alberta softwood trade relationship. He will be a key ally in advancing our strong com-mitment to finding a solution to the lumber dispute.

As your local MLA and the Minis-ter of Agriculture and Forestry, I am heavily involved in a federal–pro-vincial task force on this issue to en-sure that Alberta’s interests are rep-resented in broader national efforts to overturn this unfair trade action. I have also engaged my American counterparts while at meetings in the U.S. earlier in the year.

We believe that a new and last-ing deal is needed and we want to ensure that any deal supports our forest industry and the workers who support their families in this import-ant industry. We want to see a long term solution to this problem and we are working hard to achieve that goal.

Diversifying our economy re-mains a key priority for our govern-ment, and a robust forest industry is a key ingredient in a diverse and resilient Alberta economy. Along-side that goal, we are also working hard to diversify our markets so that we are no longer stuck in the trap of selling one product at one price to one customer.

We know that Alberta’s forest industry relies significantly on ex-ports. That is why we are actively pursuing new markets outside the U.S. I have taken trade missions in Asia to move this goal forward. Pre-mier Rachel Notley and Economic Development and Trade Minister Deron Bilous have also recently re-turned from a very successful Asian trade mission.

As a government we want to en-sure our products are sold around the world so we can continue di-versifying our economy, creating good jobs and making life better for Alberta’s forest communities. Our government’s actions on the soft-wood lumber issue will be centred on those priorities.

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Page 2 Community Voice May 16, 2017

ENTWISTLE SCHOOLMAY NEWS

Submitted by Les Worth-ington, Principal | Entwistle School “Our students get our best”

It appears the snow has final-ly disappeared and students are anxiously waiting for the base-ball, soccer and track & field seasons to start. Close to thirty students received their red En-twistle Eagle soccer socks. I look forward to watching some Pembina Soccer and seeing all of our students who are partici-pating. If you still would like a pair for your child, please let me know. Go Eagles Go!

Lots happened in the month of April. Included amongst the sev-eral highlights are:

• Students came back to an Artist in Residency week with Meghan Cooper and the Imagination Academy. Every student brought home a framed art piece. There are also some

displayed in the library. • A new banner went up

in the gym. Thanks to Kathleen Hull for her amazing work and generosity!

• A big thanks also to the Friends of Entwistle Learn-ing Society who purchased safe-ty mats for the front of the stage.

• Entwistle Eagles Ar-chery team participated in the NASP Provincial tournament in Drayton Valley. It was a great season and we look forward to this sport as it continues to gain popularity.

There are lots of things happen-ing in May and going forward. You can also sign up to receive this monthly newsletter and cal-endar electronically. Please visit our website: Entwistle.psd70.ab.ca. Weekly memos are also sent out on the Entwistle School Council/F.O.E.L.S. Facebook page.

• On May 9th at 2:45 we

will be hosting our monthly as-sembly. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the accom-plishments of our students.

• Entwistle School Council & Friends of Entwistle Learning Society will be meet-ing May 15th at 3:45 in the Learning Commons.

• Ms. Williams has al-ready booked the fieldtrip for next year’s grade 4-6 students (currently grades 3-5) to “Sleep with the Dinosaurs” in Drum-heller!

• Track & Field season is under way. Please see the cal-endar for the schedule.

• The 5/6 class is head-ed to Fort Edmonton later this month.

If you should ever have any questions, comments, celebra-tions or concerns please feel free to email ([email protected]) or call me (780-727-3811) at any time.

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Community Voice Page 3May 16, 2017

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RCMP BEATSSubmitted by Stony Plain/

Spruce Grove RCMP

Occurrences for the week of May 1 to May 7, 2017.

Total Calls for Service Spruce Grove/Stony Plain/Enoch Detach-ment: 540

Total Calls for Service for the Vic-tim Service Unit: 28

Individuals Charged: 27Person Crimes: 66Property Crimes: 63Impaired Driving Complaints re-

ported: 8Impaired Driving Charges Laid: 3

Roadside Suspensions: 1Motor Vehicle Collisions Attend-

ed: 34Property Crimes:Spruce Grove1. May 1 – Area of Stoneshire

Close – Theft from Vehicle, tools stolen

2. May 1 – Area of Garneau Gate – Theft from Vehicle, laptop and gas card stolen

3. May 2 – Area of George Street – Theft of Vehicle, 2017 blue Mazda CX3

4. May 2 – Area of Prescott Close – Theft from Vehicle, wallet stolen

5. May 3 – Area of Dillon Bay – Theft of Vehicle, 2005 grey Mer-cedes-Benz CLK500C

6. May 5 – Area of Meadowview Landing – Theft from Vehicle, sun-glasses and cheques stolen

Stony Plain7. May 7 – Area of Westerra Link

– Theft from Vehicles, wallets, ga-rage openers and keys stolen

Rural8. May 6 – Area of 4 Street West

Cove – Break and Enter to Garage, tools stolen

9. May 6 – Area of Township Road 511 and Range Road 261 – Theft from Vehicle, cash stolen

Stony Plain/Spruce Grove RCMP remind you not to make it easy for thieves. Many Vehicle Thefts are crimes of opportunity. Never leave keys in a vehicle & never leave a vehicle unlocked.

The Spruce Grove / Stony Plain Drug Section Information Tip Line is 780-968-7212. Anyone with drug information is asked to call and leave a message.

If you have information regard-ing any of these crimes, or any other crime, please call the RCMP At 780-962-2222 or 780-968-7267. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or text the keyword TIP205 (TIP250 for Edmonton Met-ro) & your Tip to CRIMES (274637)

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Community Voice Page 5May 16, 2017

YELLOWHEAD COUNTY COUNCIL

HIGHLIGHTSSubmitted by Stefan Fels-

ing, Communications Coor-dinator | Yellowhead County

May 9, 2017RCMP Report – Edson RCMP

Staff-Sergeant Peter King gave an overview of RCMP activity in Yel-lowhead County over the past year highlighting the success of the new RCMP Enhanced Patrols in Yellow-head County. The patrols are done by the Enhanced RCMP officers po-sitions financed by the County. King also emphasized that RCMP are fo-cusing on education rather than en-forcement for the new Off-Highway Vehicles Helmet law in Alberta.

Provincial Preschool Funding No Longer Available – Recently, the Alberta Government clarified that Parent Link Funding cannot be used for registration-based programs such as community preschools. Council voted against using County funds to replace provincial funding to enhance preschool support in the

County, but will continue to offer limited Preschool Grants to eligible preschool programs in 2017.

Parent Link Centre Coordinator – Council approved using the funds provided by the Alberta Govern-ment to provide Parent Link Centre services through the hiring of a part-time Early Childhood Coordinator and development of a Parent Link Centre program for County resi-dents.

Proposed Golf Course Rezoning – Bylaw 06.17 received first reading to rezone a property south of Hwy 16 near Millers Lake (PT SE 06-53- 19-W5) from Rural District (RD) to Recreational Use (RU) District for a proposed golf course on the proper-ty. A Public Hearing will be held on June 13, 2017.

The next Council Meetings is May 23, 2017. The next Committee of the Whole Council Meeting is May 16, 2017. All meetings start at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR:EVANSBURG FARMERS’ MARKET

Submitted by Shayna Powell, Museum and Farm-ers’ Market Manager

Dear Editor:Due to the ever present, “ru-

mour mill,” I unfortunately find it necessary to clarify some misconceptions concerning the Evansburg Farmers’ Market. The Evansburg Farmers’ Market is NOT relocating to the main street. We are pleased to con-tinue to house the Evansburg

Farmers’ Market at the Tipple Park Museum. We are a proud member of the Alberta Farm-ers’ Market Association and we are currently the only market in Evansburg to be a member of this association. We are in no way affiliated with the open market being started on the Main street. We adhere to a strict set of rules and guidelines set forth by the Alberta Farmers Market Association, Alberta Health Ser-vices, the Food and Drugs Act

and the Canadian Food Inspec-tion Agency.

What does this mean to the consumer? Our market is sup-plied with hot and cold running water, we have toilet and hand-washing facilities, we hold a val-id Alberta Farmers Market per-mit, our market is insured, our stalls are clean and sanitary, our vendors have completed a Food Safe handling course, all their food products are labelled not only with the ingredients listed

but also the name and address of the seller, and the common name of the food. All of our food has been handled and kept at the op-timal temperature for the type of food being offered. We only sell fresh products, jams, jellies and pickles, unless the seller has been approved by the Alberta Health Inspector to sell prepared food. Lastly, our vendors ensure that our food is not contaminated by keeping it protected in a man-ner adequate to prevent custom-er contamination and handling.

What does this mean to the vendor? Our market has two qualified market managers that are accredited with the Alberta Farmers’ Market Association. Our vendors are offered some protection through our Market insurance, a health permit is ob-tained and is on the premises, we offer a commercial kitchen and indoor and outdoor stalls. Vendors are also given free ad-vertising in local papers, sig-nage, Facebook coverage, two websites including tipplepark-museum.com and evansburg-farmersmarket.weebly.com. We offer tables at the nominal fee of $10.00. We are here not as a profit- making business, but to support our local farmers, arti-sans and crafters. Tipple Park Museum is the sponsor of our market and has continued to as-sist in increasing the amount of vendor and customer participa-tion in our market, since its in-ception at this location. During the summer, we offer kids crafts, entertainment and a pleasant atmosphere of mutual respect and comradery. We welcome all visitors and fellow community members to continue to come visit us at the Tipple Park Mu-seum.

Yours truly,Shayna Powell/ Market Man-

ager of Evansburg Farmers’ Market

Manager of Tipple Park Mu-seum

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CHANGES TO PROVINCIAL FUNDING RULES RESULT IN PRESCHOOL FUNDING

GAP, AND NEW COUNTY SERVICES

TOWN INVITES COMMUNITY TO HERITAGE PARK GRAND OPENING

Submitted by Stefan Fel-sing, Communications Coordinator | Yellowhead County

Recently, the Alberta Govern-ment clarified that Parent Link Funding cannot be used for reg-istration-based programs such as

community preschools but must instead go towards free-access parent and child programming.

At the May 9th regular meet-ing, Yellowhead County Coun-cil voted against using Coun-ty funds to replace provincial funding to enhance preschool support in the County. However,

Yellowhead County, through the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) department, will continue to offer limited Preschool Grants to eligible pre-school programs in 2017.

At the same council meeting on May 9th, Yellowhead Coun-ty Council approved using the

funds provided by the Alberta Government to provide Parent Link Centre services through the hiring of a part-time Ear-ly Childhood Coordinator and development of a Parent Link Centre program for County res-idents.

Submitted by Town of Stony Plain

You’re invited! The Town of Stony Plain is hosting a Grand Opening celebration for the new Heritage Park facility on Thurs-day, May 25 from 6 – 9 p.m. The Mayor and Council will cut the official Grand Opening ribbon at

7 p.m.Construction at Heritage Park

recently finished, and the facility now includes a 7,000 square foot multipurpose room and a 6,500 square foot banquet hall. The Grand Opening will showcase the various uses new two-story event centre. There will be en-tertainment, light snacks, and a

variety of vendors on site. Mayor William Choy says,

“Completing Heritage Park is a huge milestone for Stony Plain.” Choy continues, “The project was started back in 2009, and we’re excited to finally show the community the completed facil-ity. It’s cause for a celebration!”

More information regarding

the Grand Opening can be found at www.stonyplain.com/heri-tagepark.

To book the Spruce Grove Hall, Parkland Hall, or Pavil-ion for an event, please contact Community and Protective Ser-vices at 780.963.8647 or [email protected].

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Community Voice Page 9May 16, 2017

PARK COURT SCHOOL SIGN UNVEILING

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Submitted by Ralph Poet-er

Calling all former students/teachers and families of Park

Court School, to a recognition and sign unveiling at 1:00 pm on Thursday June 1st, 2017. Event to take place at the original site of the Park Court School,

Twshp. Rd. 544 - Rg. Rd. 72N.A short program, coffee & cake

to follow. Please bring any old photos you may have, come pre-pared to reminisce with school

mates and bring your camera!We look forward to seeing ev-

eryone on June 1st, 2017 at 1:00 pm.

Submitted by Nikki Gilks, Manager, Communications Services | Grande Yellow-head Public School Division

Cory Gray, Superintendent of Schools, announced his retire-ment after twenty eight years with Grande Yellowhead Pub-lic School Division. While a date has not yet been finalized, he will likely remain through the summer months to ensure a smooth opening to the new school year and to assist the in-coming Superintendent.

Board Chair and Lobstick Trustee Brenda Rosadiuk said “With great reluctance, I have accepted Superintendent Gray’s resignation on behalf of the board. First as the Deputy Su-perintendent and then as our Su-perintendent of Schools, he has made many improvements to the system over the last ten years as well as assembled a strong central office administration and talented leadership. He will be greatly missed and we thank him for all he has accomplished in moving our division forward.”

Cory began his teaching ca-reer in Milk River, Alberta and moved to Edson in 1989 with his family and his been a teacher and administrator at the elementary, middle and high school levels. In November 2007, Cory joined the Education Services Center staff as Deputy Superintendent and became the division’s Su-perintendent of Schools two

years later. He has thoroughly enjoyed the challenges and con-nections he has made during his career and focused his efforts on ensuring that ‘decisions made keep our students’ needs front

and center because their success is why we are here.’

Mrs. Rosadiuk notes “The Board will immediately begin the next steps in determining the selection process for a new

superintendent. I am highly con-fident that our leadership team will continue to move the Divi-sion forward and maintain the focus on our students and their educational goals to succeed.”

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PARLIAMENT UPDATESubmitted by Jim Eglins-

ki, MP – Yellowhead

Week of May 1, 2017This week in Parliament, we

discussed topics including gov-ernment spending, drug over-dose, and Remembrance Day. We also discussed an incident where two Conservative MPs were blocked from accessing the House of Commons by the Prime Minister’s motorcade and, as a result, missed an important vote.

The following was debated in the House:

• Bill C-4 – An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Pub-lic Service Labour Relations Act and the Income Tax Act (Consid-eration of Senate Amendments)

• Bill C-44 – Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1 (Second Reading)

• Bill C-224 – Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act (Consideration of Senate

Amendments)• Bill C-305 – An Act to

amend the Criminal Code (mis-chief) (Report Stage)

• Bill C-311 – An Act to amend the Holidays Act (Re-membrance Day) (Report Stage)

• Bill S-208 – National Seal Products Day Act (Third Reading)

• Question of privilege (denial of access of Members to the Parliamentary Precinct raised on March 22, 2017)

On Monday in the Standing

Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI), the Minister of Envi-ronment and Climate Change at-tended the meeting as a witness to discuss Report 6, which was presented to the House of Com-mons on May 2. The President of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, the Deputy Minister, and the Chief Exec-utive Officer of Parks Canada were also in attendance.

On Tuesday, I attended the of-ficial launch of the Arctic Avia-tion Tour 2017, which will take-off from Rocky Mountain House on June 1. The tour will be per-forming at 97 airshows across the arctic, flying 31,000 km. I want to encourage constituents in the area to come out and see the record-breaking show!

Also on Tuesday, I briefly met with students from Edson after they visited the War Museum in Ottawa.

On Wednesday, ENVI contin-ued a review of The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. For more information on these meetings, visit: www.parl.gc.ca/Committees/en/ENVI

On Friday, I met with constitu-ents in my Hill office. If you are visiting Ottawa, please stop in to say ‘hello’!

This week, I attended¬ 12 meetings, four events, and re-corded a radio message. My next update will be on the happenings of Parliament as it continues to sit next week.

Week of May 8, 2017This week in Parliament, we

discussed topics including ge-netically modified foods, rail-way crossings, and palliative care.

The following was debated in the House:

• Bill C-338 – An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (punishment) (Second Reading)

• Conservative Motion – Minister of National Defence

• Bill C-44 – Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1 (Second Reading)

• Bill C-277 – Frame-work on Palliative Care in Cana-da Act (Report Stage)

Continued on Page 11

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Parliament UpdateContinued From Page 10

• Bill C-4 – An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Pub-lic Service Labour Relations Act and the Income Tax Act (Consid-eration of Senate amendments)

• Bill C-291 – An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (genetically modified food) (Second Reading)

• NDP Motion – Cana-da Infrastructure Bank

• Bill S-231 – An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code (pro-tection of journalistic sources) (Second Reading)

• Bill C-23 – An Act re-specting the preclearance of per-sons and good in Canada and the United States (Report Stage)

• Bill C-7 – An Act to amend the Public Service La-bour Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board Act and oth-er Acts and to provide for certain

other measures (Consideration of Senate amendments)

• Bill C-322 – An Act to amend the Railway Safety Act (road crossings) (Second Read-ing)

On Monday, I took part in the Conservative motion, ask-ing the Minister of National Defence two questions on how he still thought he had the re-spect and trust of the people or the military: http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Pub-lication.aspx?Language=E&-Mode=1&Parl=42&Ses=1&Do-

cId=8927248 on pages 20 and 23.

On Tuesday, I was extremely disappointed to learn that six Liberal Members used their ma-jority in the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to vote against Bill S-217, effec-tively defeating it without a vote by the House of Commons. This bill, also known as Wynn’s Law, would have closed a fatal loophole in the Criminal Code, a loophole that cost Const. Wynn his life when he was murdered by a career criminal who was

out on bail. In the Standing Committee on

Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI), we con-tinued our review of The Cana-dian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the consideration of a draft report. For more infor-mation on these meetings, visit: www.parl.gc.ca/Committees/en/ENVI

This week, I attended¬ 12 meetings and two events. My next update will be on the hap-penings of Parliament as it con-tinues to sit next week.

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Lawn& Garden

The Businesses in the following Guide can be your One Stop Solution to all your Lawn & Garden Needs!

MAY 2017

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HELPFUL AND HARMFUL INSECTS Although it’s virtually impossi-

ble to count them, insects are the most diverse group of organisms on the planet. Nine hundred thou-sand different kinds of insects are known to exist. At any given time, it is estimated that there are around 10 quintillion individual insects living.

Gardeners grow frustrated when seeing their gardens infest-ed with insects. In an effort to re-store their gardens, homeowners might be tempted to eradicate any bug that moves in their yards. But gardeners would be wise to first learn which insects are hurting their gardens and which can actu-ally help gardens in the long run.

HarmfulCertain insects can be danger-

ous to animals and plants. The following are a handful of insects that can threaten the vitality of gardens.

Aphids: These insects suck on the juice needed to sustain plants, particularly when they congre-gate.

Bald-faced hornet: Hornets tend to be an aggressive species that can sting repeatedly. Should you find a nest near an entertain-ing space or garden, it can cause trouble.

Carpenter ants: These ants will burrow into wood causing dam-age. They may compromise any wooden structure in and around a home.

Locusts: Various species of lo-cust can damage plants and crops due to their voracious appetites. Treehoppers: These small, green insects mimic the look of leaves, and their appetites can affect crops and gardens.

Red pavement ant: As they feed on all manner of human food, these ants can quickly overtake

areas with their staggering num-bers and deliver painful bites.

Grasshoppers: Certain grass-hoppers, like the red-legged grasshopper, can decimate food crops and transfer parasites to birds when eaten as prey.

Caterpillars: Many caterpillars, the precursor to adult moths, will feed constantly on leaves, stems and other parts of plants. The to-bacco hornworm moth caterpillar can damage potato and tomato plants.

HelpfulPlants depend on insects to

transfer pollen as they forage, and many insects are quite bene-ficial to have around. While some pollinate, others are predators of other pests.

Antlion: A foe of ants, they’ll help eat and control ant popula-tions and pollinate flowers. They pose no threat to humans, either.

Big dipper firefly: These color-ful insects feast on earthworms, slugs and snails during the larval stage. Fireflies add drama to eve-ning gardens with their twinkling lights.

Garden spiders: Although some spiders can be venomous, many are quite handy to have around the garden. They’ll help control pest populations that can damage plants and crops.

Dragonflies: These arial art-ists that zip around the yard are consuming smaller insects that would otherwise pester plants and humans.

Blue-winged wasp: This wasp attacks the larvae of Japanese beetles, helping to control beetle populations.

Bees and butterflies: Butterflies and bees are some of the best pol-linators out there, and each can add whimsy to gardens.

Lawn & Garden

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PROBLEMS THAT CAN LEAD TO LAWN DAMAGE A beautiful lawn is a goal

for many homeowners. Some homeowners may find that love-ly lawns may last momentarily, only to disappear when damage - be it pest-, weather- or child-re-lated - sets in.

While well-established turf can be resilient, even the most well-maintained lawns can be vulnerable. Preventing lawn damage first involves getting to the root of the problem.

• Lack of sunlight: All plants need the proper ratio of sunlight to grow. Too much sun-light and plant blades can scorch. Too little sunlight and grass may turn brown and die. Although there are shade-tolerant varieties of grass, homeowners also can explore alternative landscapes. Work in a garden bed or create a design that utilizes gravel or

mulch. Avoid aggressively prun-ing back trees to give the lawn more sunlight in that area, as this may just damage the trees.

• Chemical spills: Gas-oline and fertilizer spills and pesticide applications in high concentrations can cause the lawn to yellow or brown in spots. Carefully refill lawn gas tanks and fertilizer spreaders on the sidewalk or driveway to avoid overflow onto the lawn. If spills occur, flood the area promptly with water to dilute.

• Foot traffic: Lawns can take a pounding from foot traffic, leading to compaction and spots of dead lawn. Try to redirect the traffic elsewhere to give worn down areas a break. Aeration can relieve soil com-paction. If a certain area has be-come the de facto pathway, in-

stall a paver, gravel or concrete walkway in that spot.

• Debris: Leaving a tool, kids’ toys, piece of wood, or any debris on the lawn can quickly suffocate the grass be-neath and cause the lawn to die quickly. Make sure that no items are left on the lawn for an ex-tended period of time.

• Mowing patterns: Running the mower in the same pattern over and over can cause ruts in the grass that lead to damage, so avoid mowing in the same direction on consecutive cuts. Avoid mowing on very hot days or when the lawn is soggy. Both can cause tracks to form in the lawn.

• Mowers: Dull lawn mower blades can damage lawns, as can mowing too fast. Grass blades can be torn,

snapped and more, resulting in brown spots.

• Wildlife: Animals and insects can destroy turf roots. Animals or insects may feed on the grass from underneath its surface, compromising the lawn’s ability to procure nu-trients and water. Animals like moles or raccoons may feed on grubs in the lawn, and treating for grubs can alleviate torn-up turf.

Lawns can be hearty, but they’re also highly suscepti-ble to damage. Even seemingly harmless things can compromise the integrity of a lawn. Under-standing the causes of lawn damage can help homeowners protect their lawns.

Lawn & Garden

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Classified PolicyCLASSIFIED RATES INCLUDE GST. 1st 20 Words: First Insertion = $6.00; Subsequent insertion = $3.00 each. (Eg: 2 insertions = $9.00; 3 insertions = $12.00; 4 insertions = $15.00; etc) Each additional word is 20 cents per word, per insertion. BOLD/CAPITAL text available for an additional $1/line. Lost & Found and To Give Away (up to a max. of 25 words) are free of charge. Ads must be paid in advance either by cheque, cash, Visa or Mastercard. No Refunds Allowed on Classified Ads. DEADLINE: is Thurs. 4:00 pm (Wed. 4:00 pm on long weekends). Classified ads may be called in to the COMMUNITY VOICE office at (780) 962-9228, emailed to: [email protected], dropped off at Onoway Registries, or mailed with your ad and payment to: COMMUNITY VOICE, BAG 3595, SPRUCE GROVE, AB T7X 3A8. Ads may also be placed on the web at www.com-voice.com/classified.htm

Hall RentalsBright Bank Hall, 780-968-6813

Camp Encounter, Vincent Mireau - Camp Director. [email protected]. C: 780-504-2012 W: 780-967-2548

Darwell Hall, 780-721-2690

Darwell Seniors, 892-2457

Duffield Hall, 892-2425 or 963-6887

Entwistle Community Hall, Contact Cheryl: 780-515-1755 or Verna: 780-716-2304.

Entwistle Senior’s Drop In Centre, Barb 727-2108 or Glennis 727-4367 Mon-Fri

Evansburg Senior’s Heritage House, Dennis 727-4186

Evansburg Legion, upper hall 250 people, lower hall 80-100 people, 727-3879

Fallis Community Hall, 892-3150

Gunn Hall (G.A.R.S.) 780-967-2215

Keephills Hall, 731-3761

Lake Isle Hall, 892-2481

Lake Romeo PeaVine Hall, 785-2700

Magnolia Hall, 727-2015

Manley Goodwill Community Hall, 963-9165 or 916-0146

Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre, 786-4044

Moon Lake Community Hall, Nikki Berg 780-898-1390

Park Court Hall, call or text Karyn 780-712-3918

Parkland Village Community Centre, 780-298-9155 @PVCCentre

Rich Valley Community Hall, 967-3696 or 967-5710

Rosenthal Community Hall, 963-7984

Seba Beach Heritage Pavilion, 797-3863

Smithfield Community Hall, 892-2390

Tomahawk & Dist Agra Center, 898-3443

Wabamun Jubilee Hall, 892-2699.

Wildwood Community Hall, 325-2692 or 325-3749

Wildwood Rec Complex 325-2077 or 514-8944

Wildwood Senior’s Hall, 325-2030

Classified Ads - Call 962-9228

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Garage Sales

2 DAY GARAGE SALE for Senior Center in Entwistle. June 3rd & 4th. Table Rentals $20, Table setup the night before. Tailgate parking. Call Dan for more info 780-982-0353 (3) 16-05

Moving Sale

After Moving Sale: May 19th 2pm-7pm, May 20th 10am-7pm, May 21 10am-7pm & May 22 10am-2pm. 5004 - 50th Avenue (behind Evansburg Post Office). Free Coffee! Antiques, like oak love seat, 10 ft church pew, 6ft baker trolley, large assortment of dishes, also specialty vendors & 180 amp welder. 780-727-4370, The Websters (4) 25-04

Auctions

EVANSBURG AUCTION MART NOW OPEN!! Sale Dates for MAY: Sunday, May 14th and May 28th, 2017. Starts at 12 Noon. 5112 - 50th Street Evansburg. 780-727-2724 (4) 09-05 OG

BusinessOpportunities

JOIN THE GOLD CANYON TEAM! Have the extra money you need or own the business you’ve always wanted! - Your Gold Canyon Business puts you on the path to success on your own terms! Call Independent Demonstrator Jodi Cazac at 780-995-6951 for more info, or go to www.mygc.com/jcazac (S) OG

LOOKING TO HOST A CANDLE PARTY? OR WANT TO DO A FUNDRAISER? EXCELLENT REWARDS!! Call Jodi for more information 780-995-6951 www.mygc.com/jcazac (S) OG

Services

Best-Cistern-Septic-Solutions. Cistern and Septic Inspection, Cleaning and Repair! New Installs Available. Plastic, metal, fiberglass or concrete. We clean them all! Your cistern will be vacuumed, cleaned and sanitized with our high pressure, hot wash, sanitizing system. Reasonable Rates, Call 780-668-4306 (4) 02-05 OG

Cleaning

Ceiling & Wall Cleaning. Stipple, wood, all types. Ceramic Tile Cleaning. Cig. smoke removal. Biodegradable non toxic cleaner. We travel to acreages & farms! Seniors discount. Call Ceiltech today! 780-914-0323 (5) 02-05

Computers

FREE COMPUTER CHECKUP - Repairs not over $50. Get GOOD LAPTOP or DESKTOP computer for ONLY $150, with Games, Music, Pictures, Videos & more. “Hands on” Lesson how to use for Seniors and Beginners. FREE Computer Repairs for Single Parents. 780-892-4993. (16) 16-05

Feed & Seed

Seed & Feed: Oats & Barley, Fursarium tested. 99% & 91% germ, no wild oats, can deliver. [email protected] Evansburg 780-621-2229 (13) 28-02

Seed Oats for sale, 96% germination. Call 780-727-4309 (6) 09-05

Seed Oats For Sale, 93% germination, Double Gear Ranch, Call 780-727-2389 Evansburg (8) 09-05

Livestock

RED POLL BULLS, reg. Yearlings; 2 yr olds; easy calving; naturally polled calves. 780-892-3447 (19) 21-02

Firewood

For Sale, Birch, Spruce/Pine Mix, Poplar, Tamarack. Split seasoned clean cords, 1/2 cords, Pickup loads. Pick-up or delivery. 2 year old Spruce & Pine. 780-288-7247 Woodchuck Firewood. (18) 02-05

Antiques

EVER AFTER ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES. 4823 – 50TH Avenue, Alberta Beach. We buy and sell. Call Pat 780-237-3528 to arrange a free consultation. OPEN Wednesday through Saturday, 11 to 5 and some Sundays and holiday Mondays, noon to 5. (12) 09-05

Vehicles

1998 Ford F250 Super Cab. 4x4, 3/4 Ton, $3500 or trade for a Chevy 1/2 Ton 4x4 Extended Cab. Call or text 780-600-0275 (3) 09-05

Miscellaneous

Ezee-on Loader with Spear and Bucket, 10ft Ezee-on Disc, 8-10ft Seed Drill, 10ft Kello Bilt Breaking Disc Series 176, 10ft Tandem Disc, Large Round Bales (2 yr old hay). 780-892-2815 (6) 09-05

Wanted

Wanted to buy factory three piece front end weight package to fit Model 630 John Deere Tractor. Phone: 780-975-2657 (3) 02-05

For Sale

BRAND NEW Genuine Leather Cowboy Boots, Made in USA - Brown, Size 8 1/2 D. Asking $80. 780-907-8642 (S) OG

For Rent

Great for a Small Family or Seniors. Newly renovated townhome, 2 bedrooms, den & 1.5 bathrooms in Winfield, AB. Washer & Dryer in-suite. $850/month. Call 403-606-6977 (4) 25-04 OG

Nice 3 bedroom condo in Evansburg all laminate floors With 1 and a half baths, washer, dryer, single car garage private patio. $995/month, Call or text 780-608-5317 (6) 25-04

Completely renovated 2 bedroom suite with attached single car garage in Evansburg Has washer dryer dishwasher over range microwave private covered patio. $795/month, Call or text 780-608-5317 (6) 25-04

2 Bedroom House in Evansburg. Some new floor, Fenced yard, Fresh paint, Fridge, Stove, W/D, Backs onto park, Pets Negotiable. Close to 1 block from downtown. PRICE REDUCED: $850/month + Utilities, DD Same. 1 year lease, working adults No Partiers. Text or Call 780-621-7421 (5) 02-05 OG

Available Immediately, Large 2 Bedroom in Adults ONLY Building in Entwistle. Includes Heat, Water & Parking. Rent $765.month, DD $300. Cats Allowed, Must have a good credit. Call Ivka 780-807-1300, [email protected] (2) 09-05

Live at the Lake Wabamun. Available June 1st, 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom, Detached Garage, Recently Renovated, N/S, N/P, References Required. Call or text 780-305-7077 (4) 16-05

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MAY 27 - 4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE & 150TH CANADA CELEBRATION at Golden Spike Hall, 10am-4pm. Over 40 sellers. FREE Hotdogs, pop & cake, Bouncy castle & course, face painting, door prizes, Crafts & More!!! Brian: 780-968-9201.

JUNE 3 - HORSEBACK RIDE-A-THON at Brightwood Ranch near Entwistle, AB. Ride your horse or ours. Help send underprivileged kids to camp. To donate or for info on riding, contact the ranch at 1-780-727-3840.

JUNE 6 - FREE COMMUNITY BBQ at Keephills Library, 4:00–6:30 pm. Bring the whole family for a free hot dog & pop. Kick off the summer with your local library! Plus, fun activities for kids.

JUNE 10 & 11 - OL’ PEMBINA TRACTOR PULL SOCIETY 15TH ANNUAL FARMER’S DAY EVENT. Sangudo, across from Sports Grounds. Sat 11am; Sun 10am. Adm $10; 6-12 yrs $2. Antique and Classic Tractors pulling in 8 classes. For more info: 780-785-2379

If you are a LICENSED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, you are welcome to submit your announcement FREE of charge, space permitting. You are required to submit your non-profit number. Call (780) 962-9229. Please note that all submitted

announcements will be edited to fit the 2 line limit. Deadline 12 noon Friday prior to publication (Thursdays on long weekends).

FARMERS MARKETS CARVEL STATION FARMERS’ MARKET: Thursday eve-nings, 5-8pm at the Carvel Hall. www.carvelstationmar-ket.ca or 780-499-1112 *May 11 - August 31 DRAYTON VALLEY: Every Wed, 10:30-1:30pm at the Well-house Bldg (5416 Industrial Rd, Drayton Valley)EVANSBURG: Sat., 10am-2 pm, Tipple Park Museum. Call 727-2240 for tables. *OPEN Saturday May 6th

SPRUCE GROVE: at the Elevator, Sat 9:30-1:30, tables (780)240-5821STONY PLAIN: Sat, 9am-1pm, Downtown, Stony Plain. Phone Nancy 780-962-3993.

BINGO ENTWISTLE COMM. LEAGUE BINGO: Every Wednesday, Doors Open 6pm, STONY PLAIN SENIOR’S DROP-IN CENTRE: public bingo every Tues, 7pm. All ages welcome. Phone (780) 963-6685TOMAHAWK: every Mon at Agra Centre, doors 6pm, Bingo 7:30pm. Info 339-2423 or 339-3747WABAMUN LIONS CLUB: Satellite Bingo - Jubilee Hall Thurs. 6pm, 2 Early Birds, WILDWOOD: Mon night. 6:30pm, bingo starts 7:30pm, Early Birds & Lucky 7.

MEAT DRAWS Darwell: Put on by Alberta Beach & District Lions Club, 4:00pm, bi-weekly, Darwell Lounge & RestaurantEvansburg: Evansburg Legion, Friday 8-10pm & Saturday 3-5pm

JAMBOREE CALMAR: Wilton Park Community Hall, Every 4th Sat of Every Month. Starts at 7:30pm. Phone 780-985-2478 or 780-985-3200.CHIP LAKE: Ravine Comm Hall, 1st Sat 325-2119 or 325-2391DUFFIELD: 4th Sat, Sept to May, Duffield Community Hall. 6:30 Supper.ENTWISTLE: at Entwistle Community Hall, 3rd Saturday. For more info call John at 587-277-0521. *Starting Oct through May.MAGNOLIA: at Magnolia Hall, 7pm. Every 2nd Saturday each Month, Hot Food. 727-2015 or www.magnoliacom-munityclub.caSEBA BEACH: 2nd Friday, 7pm, Seba Senior’s Centre, Toni 797-4233SPRUCE GROVE: at Sandhills Community Hall, 3rd Sun-day, 1-5pm. Info Florence 780-962-3104 Margaret 780-962-3051 *Sept - June.STONY PLAIN: Stony Plain Seniors Drop In Center, 5018 - 51 Ave. Every 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month @ 7pm, Cost $2. Everybody Welcome. Contact 587-989-7214 or 963-7920.TOMAHAWK: Tomahawk Agriplex, 3rd Friday of month. 7:00pm. Call 780-339-3755. *Starts Oct 21st.WILDWOOD: Wildwood Community Hall, 3rd Wed Each Month, 7pm. 325-3749 *Oct - June.THE ABBOTTSFIELD VARIETY MUSIC JAM: at Abbotsfield Rec Centre (3006 119 Ave. Edmonton) 3rd Friday of each month @ 7pm. PH: 780-918-8545, Admission is Donations Only.

TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Alberta Beach: Tues, 6pm at St John’s Lutheran Church on Hwy 633. 967-5009Entwistle: Wed 5:15 weigh-in, 5:30-6:30 meeting, upper level Lions Hall (next to swimming pool) 780-932-2695.Evansburg: Thursday Mornings 9:30am at Evansburg Le-

gion Hall (Back door). 727-2155Stony Plain: Thurs evening, Stony Plain United Church. Susan (780) 968-0869Spruce Grove: Wed Mornings, 8:45 a.m. at Anglican Church, 131 Church Road. 960-1109, Christiane.Wildwood: Thurs at Wildwood School, 5pm. Connie (780) 325-2420

YOUR COMMUNITY FREE HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM, Wabamun Seniors & Wabamun Lions for individuals who would like to arrange for meal preparation through a local restaurant but have difficulty getting out to pick it up. Call Darlene, 892-2551.HEALTHY AGING NURSE & FOOT CARE PERSON, Wa-bamun Seniors Centre, 2nd Thurs of month 9am

SOCIAL EVENTS 50+ YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON for Parkland County Seniors. 12 Noon at Stony Plain United Church Basement, $8/plate. 3rd Wed of Month, Sept - June. For reservations call Audrey 780-963-1782.AEROBICS: Low impact, Mon/Wed,11am-Noon,Wild-wood Senior’s Centre,$1/session.BREAKFAST SOCIAL: 9-11:30am, Parkland Village Com-munity Centre - 3rd Sunday (except June-August) PH: 780.298.9155 Social Media: PVCCentre.COUNTRY QUILTERS, Stony Plain “Sew in Tuesday”, 2nd Tues of month, 10-3pm. $5/member, $6/non-members. Bring your own projects to work on, coffee, cutting mats, rulers & irons supplied. Contact Cindy 780-963-7170.EVANSBURG ART CLUB: meet & paint Thurs 1-4pm Rec Plex. 727-4340 or 727-4098EVANSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY CLUB: 4th Thurs, 7-9pm, Grand Trunk High. 727-3925EVANSBURG GUIDES & PATHFINDERS: Mon 6pm, Camp Evansburg.EVANSBURG SENIOR’S HERITAGE HOUSE: Floor Curling Mon & Thurs, 1pm. Court Whist Thurs, 7pm.EVANSBURG TIPPLE PARK HISTORICAL BUILDING TOURS: Wed - Sat, 10:00-5:00pm.EVERGREEN SPINNERS & WEAVERS GUILD: (780) 786-4754.LAC STE ANNE COMMUNITY CHOIR, choir accepting all voice ranges. Meets every Wed, 7:30pm. Info (780) 924-3662.MAYERTHORPE WOMEN’S LEAGUE PRAYER CHAIN: Ev-eryone with the 786, 785 or 674 Prayers and Prayees are needed. Doreen 786-2434.PARENT & TOT PLAYTIME: PERC Building Stony Plain Wed. 10–11am, Holborn Community Hall Thurs 9:30–11am, Parkland Village Thurs 9:30–11:30am.PEMBINA SKATING CLUB (Evansburg Arena), offers Learn-to-Skate, CanSkate & STARSkate for all ages. Skat-ing year runs from Sept-Mar. Call Lisa 727-2729.POT LUCK every Tues, noon, Wabamun Seniors Centre. Come on down!SEA CADETS: 299 Mackenzie, Stony Plain Comm Center, Wed 6:30 youths 12-18, 963-0843SEBA BEACH SENIORS CENTER: Yoga, mon, 9:30am, $10/session. Bridge thurs, 1pm. Jams every Wed night, 7pm. Thrift Shop every Wed & Sat at 10-3. SEBA BEACH QUILTERS & FIBER ARTS: 1st, 2nd, 4th Wed, 9:30am, Seniors Center. Quilters - 3rd Wed, 9am, Seba Pavilion.SENIORS 50+ LUNCHEON: 3rd Wed, 12 noon at Stony Plain United Church basement hall. Call Audrey (780) 963-7582SENIORS WEDNESDAY* AFTERNOON 1-4pm at Parkland Village Community Centre - Parkland Village Senior Com-munity Connections - Games, Crafts & more! *exceptions incl. Weather. Call Sheryl 780.695.7032

SPIRITUAL LIVING STONY PLAIN INSPERATIONAL CINE-MA & DISCUSSIONS at PERC Building (5413-51 St. Stony Plain). 2nd Fri of month at 7pm. Popcorn provided, dona-tions appreciated. Contact 780-940-3032SPIRITUAL LIVING STONY PLAIN GATHERING at PERC Building (5413-51 St. Stony Plain). Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month. Meditation at 10am, inspirational sharing at 10:30am, Children’s activities. Contact 780-940-3032SPRUCE GROVE ELEVATOR TOURS: Tues-Sat, 9-3pm. 960-4600.SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: Thursdays 7-9pm. Starts Sept 29th to Dec 15th, 2016. Broxton Park School, Spruce Grove. 10 Weeks - $80/adult. 780-999-9482 or [email protected] DANCING: Evansburg Legion, Thurs 7-10pm. Beginners & midstream welcome. Info (780) 727-4099. *Starting Oct 6.STONY PLAIN’S 5TH MERIDIAN GOOD SAMS RV CHAP-TER: Ecole Meridian Heights School (4119-43 Street). Meets Every 3rd Tues of Month at 7pm. Call Pat at 780-963-6976 or Ruth at 780-288-9829.STONY PLAIN BOMBER FOOTBALL CLUB is looking for football players ages 8-14, atom, peewee, bantam, con-tact [email protected] PROGRAM: Mayerthorpe Library, 1st & 3rd Wed, 1pm.ZUMBA with Sholean, Wed evenings 6:30-7:30. For info, Stephanie 780-963-1541.

MEETINGS 2ND TIMERS: A support & confidential group for Grandpar-ents Parenting. 1st Thurs of month, 6:30pm. Grand Trunk High School (meet in Lobstick Literacy & Learning room). Child care provided at the Evansburb Public Library. *Starts OctoberAA: Friday at 8pm, Evansburg. Call 325-2204, 727-2466 or 727-6652.AHS: Addiction Services provides assessment and coun-seling for alcohol, other drugs, tobacco and gambling in Breton on court day Wednesdays. To make an appoint-ment, please call 780-542-3140.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IF Drinking is a Problem! 780-236-1043AL-ANON: Wed Spruce Grove United Church, 1A Field-stone Drive. 8pm. 962-5205ALBERTA PARENTING FOR THE FUTURE ASSOC: Call 963-0549 or visit www.apfa.ca to register. All programs are confidential & free.CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Evans/Ent): 7:30pm 3rd Thurs, Heritage House.CHERISHED MEMORIES, PARENTS & TOTS Wed & Fri, 10-12pm, Alberta Beach Agliplex. Sept-June. Info call Melissa 780-297-1892.C.H.I.L.D. (Citizens Helping In Life’s Defence) Please join our Pro-Life meetings once a month in Stony Plain. For info call Chris 963-6997. CITIZENS ON PATROL: The Pembina Community Watch Patrol Meets 2nd Thurs of each month at 7:30 pm, at the West Central Forage Association Office 5009 45th Ave, En-twistle. Contact 780-727-2000COMMUNITY QUILTERS & CRAFTERS: 3rd Tues. Evans-burg, Liz 727-3872 Brenda 727-4476DARWELL & DISTRICT AG SOCIETY: 8pm, 1st Mon, Com-munity Hall.DDRA MEETING: 7pm, 2nd Mon, Darwell Community Hall 892-3099. *Except Jul/Aug/DecDRAYTON VALLEY/CALMAR PC MONTHLY CONSTITU-ENCY MEETING, Breton Senior Center, 7pm. Everyone welcome. *No meetings July & Aug.DRAYTON VALLEY BRANCH OF ALBERTA GENEALOGI-CAL SOCIETY: meets 7pm at The Wishing Well every 3rd

Wed of the month. For more information call (780) 542-2787ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY LEAGUE GENERAL MEET-INGS: 2nd Thursday monthly 7:30 PM. *Except June, July, AugustENTWISTLE LIONS CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tues, 8pm, Entwistle curling Rink. Jim 727-3573ENTWISTLE SENIORS: Ladies:10am 2nd & 3rd Wed, Floor Curling: Tue & Fri, 2pmENTWISTLE SENIORS 55+ CLUB: Tue & Fri, 2-4pm at Entwistle HallEVANSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: 4th Thurs, 7pm Grand Trunk High 727-2030.EVANSBURG SENIOR’S HERITAGE HOUSE: 2nd Tues of Month, 1:30pm. New Members Always Welcome. Dennis, 727-4186.FALLIS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 3rd Tues, 7pm.GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: Poplar Hollow District Guides-Pathfinders, Mon 6-8pm. Sparks-Brownies Tues 4-5:30pm. Meet at Camp Evansburg. Brenda 780-727-4476 KINETTE CLUB OF MAYERTHORPE: 7:30pm, Kinsmen Hall, 2nd Tues. Want to volunteer? Wanda 305-9832 or [email protected] STE. ANNE & LAKE ISLE WATER QUALITY MAN-AGEMENT SOCIETY: 3rd Fri, 7pm, Alberta Beach Council Chambers. LAKE ISLE HALL BOARD: 3rd Tues, 7:30 pm, Lake Isle Hall.LOBSTICK 4-H BEEF & MULTI CLUB: 1st Mon, Evansburg Arena, 7 pm, Jackie 780-727-2541LOBSTICK GARDEN CLUB: 1st Mon, Evansburg Baptist Church, Charlotte (780) 325-3787MAYERTHORPE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ASSOC, every 4th Mon, 5pm in Hospital Basement Education Room.MS SOCIETY DRAYTON VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP meets 1st Tues of month, Sept-June, 6-8pm at Norquest College. Terra Leslie, 1-403-346-0290.MS SOCIETY PARKLAND COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP: Are you diagnosed with MS and have questions? This group is for you! Last Tues of month, 7-9pm, West-view Health Centre (4405 South Park Dr.) Contact Cassy 780-471-3034NA MEETING: Tues, 7pm. 514-6011PEMBINA AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP: meets Tuesdays @ 7:30pm. at Evanburg Catholic Church Hall. Call Patty H. (780) 727-4516 or Cheryl (780) 727-6671PEMBINA PORCUPINES - JUNIOR FOREST WARDENS: Entwistle Porcupine gathering: 7pm, 1st Tue. Len & Tineke at 727-2020.PROBLEMS WITH DRUG OR ALCOHOL ADDICTION in a loved one? Contact Drug Rehab Resource for a free con-fidential consultation. 1-866-649-1594 or www.drugre-habresource.net. SOBRIETY Meetings: Men’s group, Sun, 5413-51St, Stony Plain, 7:30pm. Mike 983-1951.SOLVE: Community Enviro issues discussed at Smithfield Hall (N of Hwy 16 on RR34). 2nd Thurs. Free. Jana 892-0006STONY PLAIN FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION & WABAMUN GUN CLUB: 2nd Mon, Stony Plain Comm Center, 7:30pm. SUNDOWNERS TOASTMASTER CLUB: Mon (excl. Holi-days) 7:30-9:30pm. St. Matthew’s Church, Spruce Grove. Judy 960-5258W.E.E COMMUNITY FOOD BANK: Call (780) 727-4043 for emergency food needs, volunteer oppurtunities & dona-tions. Monthly Meeting: LAST Monday of each month at 7:30pm at the Food Bank. (Old fire hall in Entwistle) ALL WELCOME. *Except DecemberWILDWOOD & DIST AG SOCIETY: 2nd Wed 7pm. Wilma 325-2424WILDWOOD & DIST. ROD & GUN CLUB: 1st Thurs, 7:30pmWILDWOOD SENIORS: 4th Wed. at 2:00pm. Opal 325-2030. *No meeting July/Aug/Dec.

2017JUNE 10 - ANNUAL PIG ROAST AND DANCE at Duffield Hall. $20/person. Cocktails

at 6, Supper at 6:30. Music by The Singing Sawyer and The Comrades Band. Order Your tickets soon at 780-963-9664 or 780892-2425 or 780-963-6887

JUNE 11 - FARMER’S DAY SUPPER at Park Court Hall from 5-7pm. Support your local farming community and join us for a great meal and quilt raffle. Please call 780 727-4476 or 780 727-2138 for more information.

JUNE 15 - FREE COMMUNITY BBQ at Duffield Library, 4:00–6:30 pm. Bring the whole family for a free hot dog and pop and kick off the summer with your local library!

JUNE 20 - BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR TOMAHAWK LIBRARY, 4:00–6:30 pm, hosted at the Tomahawk Agra. Tomahawk Library is turning 60 years old! Join us for free hot dogs, pop & birthday cake! Giveaways, door prizes & fun activities for kids. Free to attend.

JUNE 22 - FREE COMMUNITY BBQ at Entwistle Library, 4:00–6:30 pm. Bring the whole family for a free hot dog & pop. Kick off the summer with your local library!

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