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People were in for a treat when they attended the an-nual Strathmore Malanka dinner and dance. There were Malanka dancers, a live band and homemade Ukrainian goodies. There were over 400 people in at-tendance to take in all of the festivities and food at the sold-out event. Chris-tina Leskiw from Strathmore shows off her Ukrainian dancing skills.

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The Government of Alberta is ask-ing county representatives to com-mit to a five-year contract to pro-vide upgraded broadband services to rural households and businesses. The Final Mile Broadband Initiative (FMBI) proposes to deliver high-speed internet and follows the Su-perNet that is already in place.

“I haven’t had anybody raising hell that they can’t get it,” said Councillor Ben Armstrong.

Michael Ziehr, Engineering Tech-nologist and Development officer for the county said there were many issues to consider. He also point-ed out that Corridor Communica-tions Inc. had a reasonable system in place which could service most of the county. The CCI network of-fers broadband services of up to six Mbps but also has primary phone line services. Other major compa-nies are serving most of the munici-pal areas as well.

Issues discussed were reliability of the Alberta Government system, cost, technical service providers, towers and whether it can provide service to everyone in the county, if the county was investing funds for the service.

“Broadband is changing on a daily basis,” said Ziehr, noting the service may be obsolete before it even gets implemented Alberta wide.

Councillors indicated they would like more information as to who has broadband already and what ser-vices were already available to area residents. There was a suggestion about posting which services are offered elsewhere where residents of Wheatland County can see them and know what is open to them. It was also suggested that the question of participation in the FMBI could be placed with other census ques-tions in the upcoming county cen-sus polls.

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know her name. She is a face painter, and is always at Heritage Days. She also vol-unteers her time to do the make-up for the Westmount Elementary and Wheat-land Elementary School performances among other things.

“I’m just really grateful that I get to work in Strathmore doing what I love, what I absolutely love. Aside from my husband I have never had so much pas-sion for something, ever,” said Hitch.

“The hugest payoff for me when I do face painting is just to see the kids and how they change into that character or that animal that they ask for.”

Having their face painted can bring out the kid’s personalities, and Hitch said she loves seeing a little girl or boy who may be super shy suddenly running around pretending to be that animal she has turned them into.

Hitch’s daughter Sara was a Grade 3 student at the time when Dana Graff came to Westmount Elementary and took over the drama performances. Graff was looking volunteers to do the make up, and for Hitch, who is a make-up artist it, was a natural fit.

She said the first year the make up be-ing used was cream-based, and she didn’t like it so she went on a mission to find better quality make up. It was through this hunt that she found face paints, and began training and learning.

Hitch has worked and trained with some of the world’s best face painters, including her good friend Lucie Brouil-lard who has competed in the World Bodypainting festival.

“I’ve been able to go to convention and take workshops. It’s been a great invest-ment for me and this is something I can truly retire with,” said Hitch.

It was a bit of a transition for her to go from being a make up artist to becoming

a face painter.“It was tough and the hardest part was

being creative, because when you do just professional make up (there’s) not a lot of fantasy involved in that…it’s standard stuff that you use. This is a whole differ-ent application,” said Hitch.

Though Hitch is paid for a lot of her work, she also gives back to the commu-nity by volunteering her services.

“I try to balance it out so that I can give back to the community in my own way through my business. If I could do it for free and be able to sustain my family, I would do it,” said Hitch.

Face painting has also allowed Hitch to meet a number of interesting people from parties she has painted at. She worked an event that Paul Brandt attended. There have been parties with cabinet ministers and Prime Ministers, and she has painted the crew of Heartland.

“I got to do the KISS concert, I got to face paint at that. They actually hired my girlfriend and I from Calgary and we came and painted KISS faces at the con-cert, they could have spit on us we were that close, it was so cool,” said Hitch.

“You never know who you are going to bump into when you’re doing this stuff. Like I said, I’m just so grateful that I’m just this mom with three kids who gets to go out and have a little fun and make money at the same time.”

Hitch has also been working on per-fecting 3D face painting. She said it’s all under black light, and is all an optical il-lusion. People would still need 3D glass-es to see it, but she can get the eyes to pop, or a flower to pop off of someone’s skin.

Her favourite designs come from the imaginations of little boys. “I like the boys, I like the designs that the boys come up with like the skulls and the

monsters and dragons and all of that kind of stuff. I do like doing butterflies and the fairy faces but I’m kind of a Hal-loween girl,” said Hitch laughing.

There have been horror stories of children getting their face painted and breaking out with an allergic reaction. Hitch said in the past people used to use acrylic, or poster paint or temperas. She said they are designed for posters and paper, not for skin.

“The face paint that I use, it’s a cos-metic, it’s totally non-toxic and safe for all skin types,” said Hitch.

“I really try to let parents know that even Halloween, or birthday parties, any-thing like that. If you can’t afford to get the right product then please don’t use it. If you’re not going to put it on your own face please don’t put it on a kid’s.”

Her children have been her guinea pigs for years when it comes to perfect-ing her designs, and though sometimes they may get a little sick of it, they have some of the best make up when Hallow-een comes around.

Anyone interested in learning more can contact Angela Hitch at 403-983-6243, 403-361-3463 or at [email protected].

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Angela Hitch has been face painting for almost seven years. Her sons Christopher and Ken are often her canvas while she is testing out new ideas.

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Students at Crowther memorial Junior High have been competing in minute to Win it contests during their noon hour since Feb. 1. The mini competi-tions were found on the game shows website and included things like trying to bounce a ping-pong ball off a piece of bread with peanut butter on it. The final contest took place Feb. 14, and was called cookie to face. Competi-tors had to put a cookie on their face and try to get it into their mouth with-out using their hands. Anyone who completed the challenge was given a prize. Bryan Gilbert managed to flip the cookies off his forehead into the air and into his mouth.


Anyone who loves their cool Dairy Queen treats now have a second location to go to in Strathmore. The new Dairy Queen-Orange Julius in Crystal Ridge recently opened and in a few weeks there will be a grand opening celebration. Lindsay Poole (left), Josh mcQuitty, Katrina Smith, manager Rhonda Powell, and owner Shiela Gordon.



We rest our head on them, and they make our pillows and bedrooms look nicer, but how many people have seen a pil-lowcase as much more than that? One woman has a goal to collect 1,000 pillowcases and turn them into sundresses for girls in Haiti before 2012 is finished.

“I met a lady last June at a convention where my husband and I were and she was demonstrating this, and I thought what a neat idea,” said Pearl Reimer.

The woman was Valerie Fields, who is making and sending the dresses to Haiti through her sister’s church, the Dallas Barnhartvale Baptist Church in Kamloops, B.C.

Fields first made a pillowcase dress after her daughter-in-law requested one for her daughter. When Field’s sister found out about it, it turned into a way to help people in need.

“My sister in Kamloops, her church, they have people go-ing to Haiti regularly to a mission there, so my sister said ‘I need to know how to make these pillowcase dresses because that’s something I can do, because I couldn’t go to Haiti, it’s too hot and I would melt,’” said Fields.

Reimer started collecting her own pillowcases after talk-ing to Fields, and was anxious to get started. Like any goal, sometimes life gets in the way and it gets put off for a while.

The pillowcases sat in her basement until Jan. 15 of this year when her husband was sick. Reimer came across the pillowcases when looking for something to do.

After finishing the first 20 dresses she decided she could do more and that’s when she came up with the goal of 1,000 dresses in 2012. There are flyers up around town, and at the schools, asking people to donate their old pillowcases.

“The thing is, a little pillowcases, who doesn’t have a pil-lowcase, or what’s the cost of a pillowcase? It’s so minimal and yet to those little girls in Haiti it’s going to be worth much more than it is to us. Our sacrifice is small compared to their joy,” said Reimer.

“The printed pillowcases are the best. Because of the print, the dirt doesn’t show as quickly, but I take solid colours too.”

The dresses come as varied as the pillowcase are, and each is the size of the pillowcase itself. It takes approximately 15 minutes to make one dress, and there is very little scrap left.

Reimer has worked as a professional seamstress, and loves sewing. She can’t see a better way to use her talent.

“If I do 25 a week then I’ll meet my goal of 100 a month,” said Reimer.

She hopes to go to Haiti one day and have a chance to see some of the girls wearing the pillowcase dresses, and personally deliver them. Reimer said anyone interested in learning how to make the dresses are more than welcome to call her and she will show them. She is also collecting dona-tions from anyone who has a pillowcase they would like to donate.

For more information call Pearl Reimer at 403-993-6416 or email her at [email protected].

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A film crew for Alberta Education was in Strathmore Feb. 8 and 9 to record how a new pilot project is going in local schools. Westmount Elementary, Wheatland Elementary and Crowther Memorial Junior High have all launched the proj-ect in the area.

“It’s a literacy pilot project where we’re looking at a pro-cess piece called 13 Parameters. Then the teachers had pro-fessional learning using First Steps in Literacy, that’s the el-ementary one and the Stepping Out for the junior high, so it was professional development around these resources that are based on reading strategies,” said Shelley Wells with Al-berta Education.

Teachers volunteered for training for First Steps in Literacy and Stepping Out, which are taught by Pearson Professional Learning. Both programs consist of three components: qual-ity professional development courses, comprehensive mate-rial and school wide implementation.

This is the second school year that the schools have been implementing the project into their course directory. At West-mount four teachers volunteered for the training.

“It’s going very well, I think the students are really picking up learning literacy strategies, comprehension. That’s really what it is, teaching comprehension strategies to students so they understand what they are reading,” said Cori Hampson who teaches 3C at Westmount.

Some of the strategies for First Steps include What’s Your Story, Stop and Think, Clouds of Wonder, and Character Self-Portrait.

Some of Hampson’s Grade 2 students last year had been taught some of the learning strategies. Hampson said she is noticing a difference between those who have already been taught some of the strategies, and those who are learning them this year.

“It doesn’t matter what level they are reading at, these strategies work for all reading levels,” said Hampson.

The Stepping Out project is a continuation of First Steps, but for the junior high level. The project was initiated through Alberta Education in five different school jurisdictions in the province. Golden Hills School Division has 10 schools par-ticipating in the project.

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Cori Hampson with Westmount elementary school getting ready to speak to the film crew about how things are going in her 3C class. Cori Hamp-son’s class was excited to share some of the learning strategies they have learned.


Pillows for a cause Pearl Reimer has a goal of collecting 1,000 pillowcases to turn into sun dresses by the end of 2012. it takes Reimer about 15 minutes to make a dress, and she will be sending them to girls in Haiti.



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The Public Hearing will be held at the Council Chambers, Strathmore Municipal Building, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore Alberta on Wednesday, march 7th, 2012, commencing at 7:30 pm with procedures in accordance with the Town of Strathmore Council Procedural Bylaw #07-11 and amendments thereto.

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At 1:40 a.m. on March 22 a fire raged through a home at the corner of Briarwood Road and Briarwood Crescent in Strathmore. Four neigh-bouring homes were evacuated for the safety of the occupants due to the severity of the fire and wind direction. The occupants of the residence where the fire started were not home at the time. A second resi-dence next to the first, was damaged by the fire.


RCmP and the Strathmore Fire Department (SFD) were called to Landmark Feeds early Feb. 9 after a fire broke out. There were two employees at the business and both escaped without injury. The SFD was able to quickly contain the fire and then extinguish it before it could spread from the room it originated in.

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Once again Scotiabank has shown their support for both literacy and the Marigold Library system. On Feb. 8 Brenda Cermak, with Strathmore Sco-tiabank, presented Michelle Toombs, director of the Marigold Library Sys-tem, with books from the Giller Prize short list. This was the second year Scotiabank has donated to Marigold.

“We’re very grateful that Scotiabank has taken such a leadership role in promoting literature and authors in Canada, because our authors are a treasure, they promote art and culture but they also describe the experience that human beings have in our world,” said Toombs.

“That’s where public libraries come in too, it’s all about the user experi-ence, and now that the public is very interested in e-books and e-readers we see that there is a lot of change

happening with the way people read, what they want to read, and what kind of format they use to read.”

Marigold provides the support to make sure their 35 member libraries are successful, while continuing to be a big part of community life.

“In many cases libraries are the only place every person in a community can go to, without being prevented from going because of age, or finan-cial circumstances or affiliation,” said Toombs.

Scotiabank sponsors the Giller prize every year, which sees six authors picked and voted on. The winning au-thor this year was Esi Edugyan with the book Half Blood Blues.

In 2005 Scotiabank and the Giller Prize joined teams to create the Sco-tiabank Giller Prize. The Giller Prize originally began in 1994, and recog-nizes excellence in Canadian fiction with a cash prize of $25,000, which is the largest for literature in the country.

Calgary author visits StrathmoreCalgary author Janet Gurtler was visiting with students at Crowther memorial Junior High as part of an author visit the library occasionally hosts. Students had a chance to ask questions, and discuss Gurtler’s books, ‘i’m not her’ and ‘if i tell’ with her.


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Brenda Tibbett-Frayn (right) with Strathmore Scotiabank presented Director of the mari-gold Library System michelle Toombs with the six books on the Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlist. The books will be added to the marigold system for anyone interested in checking them out.


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After seeing the success from last year’s Fam-ily Day events, the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Our Future Coalition decided to host a Great Skate event this year on Feb. 20.

“So we as Healthy Eating, Active Living saw that it was a great event that was well attended and it had people doing stuff rather than just sitting, so we liked that part of it,” said Leanne Sauve with HEAL.

The goal is to get people out and being active, while spending quality time with their families. Sauve said it is basically a skating party and there will be hot chocolate, food and music, and the Re-max tent will be set up. There will also be picnic benches and fire pits for families to gather around.

“It’s just bring your skates, come out and get some exercise or activity,” said Sauve.

“If anybody doesn’t have skates they can go to Home Hardware and we have the skate swap there. So anybody who doesn’t have skates can go there and pick up skates, or if somebody has skates that they are not able to use, their kids have grown out of them or whatever, they can take them to Home Hardware.”

HEAL is hoping to make the Great Skate an an-nual event, and are also encouraging people to be more active on a regular basis. Sauve offered a few winter fitness suggestions like skating on Kinsmen Lake whenever it is safe, going to the public skate at the Family Centre, or bundling up and going for a walk.

Great Skate begins at 10 a.m. at Kinsmen on Feb. 20 and will run until 4 p.m.

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The spring session of ReVS, which stands for Registration, education, Volunteer, Service, saw people lining up to get their kids, or themselves, signed up with different organizations and groups around town.

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This column is dedicated to all the men out there (like me) who are less than handy with tools and fixing things. Just because we’re manly men, doesn’t mean we necessarily know the difference between a Robertson and a Philips screwdriver. I mean, is it fair to automatically assume we know what to do in certain mechanical or repair jobs? Sadly, I have passed this lack of knowledge onto my son, as well. Last year, on a freezing cold day, his car wouldn’t start. We lifted the hood, looked at it for a few minutes, then laughed, as neither one of us even knew what we were looking at!

Years ago, after buying our first house, I decid-ed to go on the roof to check our fireplace chim-ney. It was a really warm November morning, so it was perfect to climb up on a roof (this also should have been a warning sign!). So, I raised the exten-sion ladder against the front of the house, and ac-tually the ladder was upside down, so I’m still not sure how I made it to the roof. I had a trusty flat-blade screwdriver (if that’s the correct name) with me. Deb was having a bubble bath upstairs … and I just realized this might actually make me sound like a “peeping tom” up there! I went straight to the chimney to unscrew the chimney cap. How-ever, the screws on my side were “Robertson” and I had the flatblade. So, I tapped on Deb’s win-dow to ask for a Robertson. She quickly threw on clothes and brought me one. The two screws came out easily, I was like Mike Holmes! Then I noticed that the other two were Philips screws, so once again, with the tapping. Less cheerful, Deb again brought out the right screwdriver! She tossed it up again, and I went to work. Having taken them and the cap off, I realized I had no idea what I was looking for, anyway! I mean, if you’re looking for a build up of soot, and the whole chimney is black, it’s a bit of a waste of time.

I went to the roof’s edge and attempted to move the ladder over, as I was killing Deb’s flowers. As I tried to shift the ladder over, (it being upside down), the ladder clattered and collapsed itself to shorten. In a panic, I watched the ladder topple to-

ward our family room picture window! I couldn’t look, I just waited for the shattering glass … but there was none! The ladder had collapsed itself small enough that it fell short of the window!

So … I went with great caution to the small master bath window, to tap again.

“What now?” Deb yelled (she was not happy!) I wondered why she was so mad, aren’t baths sup-posed to relax you?

“The ladder fell!” I replied (I knew she’d be right there to help me).

“Good!” was her answer. “I’m finishing my bath!”So, I was left to basically kill time on the roof on

this sunny Saturday morning. Do you know how many people pass a house on a warm November morning … a LOT! I did everything I could up there to not look like a moron. I checked imagi-nary loose shingles, went back to the chimney a couple of times, I even took out the screws and replaced them again! After what seemed like hours, Debbie arrived, and she set up the ladder correctly.

I climbed down and told Debbie that the chim-ney was in good shape ( I had no idea, anyway … I had to save some of my ego!)

She smiled at me, and I’m still not sure if she even believed me. My attention turned to taking apart a waterbed, and moving it to the basement (that’s another sad handy-man story!).

So, those of you out there, who believe all men should be handy, please remember my story. We “Un-Handy” men may try to fix things, but any job given to us is like building the pyramids! My lat-est experience was building an Eliptical exercise machine. I mean, you know it’s a bad sign when the directions estimate the construction time at two hours, and it took me an hour to get it out of the box! Deb hasn’t used it yet, but I’m buying her a helmet … just in case!

(“Fule for Thought” is a slice of life humourous column that will appear in the Strathmore Times, written by long-time resident, town councillor, high school teacher, coach, husband and father of two – Pat Fule. If you would like to get in touch with Pat, you can send him an e-mail at [email protected])

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Pancake Day is also known as Shrove Tuesday and is the last day before the period which Christians call Lent. It’s a traditional on this day to eat pancakes.

Lent is a time of abstinence, of giving things up. So Shrove Tuesday is the last chance to indulge yourself and to use up the food that aren’t allowed in Lent. Pancakes are eaten on this day because they contain fat, butter and eggs, which were forbidden during Lent.

Shrove Tuesday is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday and is therefore the finally day before the commencement of Lent, a Christian festival leading up to Easter Sunday. It also always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, so the date varies from year to year and falls between February 3 and March 9.

The name Shrove comes from the old word “shrive” which means to confess. On Shrove Tuesday, in the Middle Ages, people used to confess their sins so that they were forgiven before the season of Lent began.

Other names for Shrove Tuesday;

Greece – Apocreas, which means “from the meat” since they don’t eat meat during Lent either.

Sweden – Fettisdagen, or Fat Tuesday

USA – In Catholic and French speaking parts of the US, this day is called Mardi Gras.

France – they call it Mardi Gras too, which means Grease or Fat Tuesday

Iceland – the day is known as Sprengidagur, or Bursting Day.

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AMEC Environment & Infrastruc-ture Engineering gained the Request For Proposal (RFP) contract for roads and bridges. A process examining cor-porate profiles, experience, capability, familiarity with county requirements, professional staff availability and fee schedules winnowed the count down to one from 13.

The Website development contract went to CIVIC Plus. Nine of the 17 companies were rejected because they did not address the items in the scope of the proposal guidelines. A process examining the attention to the scope, experience with local and municipal government, the proposed website methodology, timeline, schedule, con-tact persons and fees led to the final choice.

The fencing contract renewal will be revisited next week when all council members are present, as a tied vote left the council in deadlock over a contract renewal. Three members voted to ex-tend the contract with a 3.5 per cent increase on material cost, as the current contractor was doing a good job and available locally.

“When someone is good at what they are doing, doing a good job and there when you need them…I say stay with them,” said Councillor Ben Armstrong.

Three councillors voted to put the job to tender, even though they agreed the current job was satisfactory.

“Fair play is fair play,” said Councillor Brenda Knight, who felt other compa-nies would want to bid for the contract.

Dave Churchill, Transportation and Infrastructure Manager, asked whether tenders for grader blades should be in-cluded in association fees as part of the tender costs. Councillor Ben Armstrong said businesses belonging to the as-sociation gain volume sales and better

Tenders awarded, deferred and qualifiedprices for materials because they buy in bulk, transferring savings to the county. Non-members of the association do not have the fee included in their tenders. It represents about 3 per cent extra on the average tender.

“I’m sorry, I don’t buy that,” said Councillor Alice Booth. “That’s just the cost of doing business.”

Council directed elimination of the fees when considering bids.

COUNCILLORS TO MEET WITH RURAL FIRE SERVICES

Gerald Skibinsky, Protective Services manager met with Suncor regarding their emergency response plan. Suncor indicated they would keep county fire crews on ground response as they have contracted specialty crews from EnXco, for a three-year period, to be lead in emergency situations.

Councillors will meet with fire crews on March 15 to go over reporting and payment procedures, and to discuss clarification of high angle rescue situ-ations.WADING THROUGH WATER PROBLEMS

An undetermined water leak was

spiking water usage in Rosebud. County investigators thought it might be a pipe break during the two-week cold spell in January. Resealing a leak in an un-seated hydrant did not rectify the prob-lem. Further investigation found a run-ning toilet in the older church building of Rosebud Theatre. The building had not been on a water meter and crews will be installing a meter in the future. Continued monitoring will eliminate any further sources of leakage.

FINDING THE PHOSPHOROUSAppointees Sarah Schumaker and

David Churchill will sit as county rep-resentatives to the Bow River Phospho-rous Management Plan committee.

“It’s a foot in the door, if we want to be represented,” said Churchill, who views the study as a living document, changing as more is known about how phosphorous is entering the water sys-tem.

Schumaker answered council’s previ-ous inquiry of target area specifics. She clarified that the area with the highest anticipated growth of deposits were tar-geted and monitoring equipment was already in place for most of the area.

Standard Playschool students showed their love this Valentines Day as they made cards for their parents, and played valentines related games. Left: Playschool kids visiting the Post Office in Standard to mail Valentines to their parents.

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Junior curlerRocks and Rings has returned to Strathmore, this time at Westmount elementary School. Jesse Hoogenboom, a kindergarten students prac-ticed hitting the rock out of the ring.



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Strathmore High School (SHS) drama students had a chance to continue to explore the art when they performed in Aspen Crossing’s Valentine’s dinner theatre.

The theatre takes place in the dining car, with the actors performing between dinner courses. This year’s production was ‘Will you be my Valentrain?’

Gail Whiteford writes all of the scripts and performs in almost all of the pro-ductions as well.

“Every Valentine’s show I write has got a Shakespeare theme. The whole idea of the valentine’s one is I pick a Shakespeare and then I twist it. So this one was basically why the Montagues and Capulets got into their feud in the first place, the back story,” said Whit-eford.

Rachel Ellis, Daniel Sinclair, and Mat-thew Rederburg are all SHS students. Ellis played Julie Lett, Rederburg was Rome Royal and Sinclair played Rio Prince.

“It’s definitely very different but so much fun, and I think for how young

we are it’s just such an awesome op-portunity to get to do something like this,” said Ellis.

“I think acting here is a fantastic suc-cession to high school drama actually and credit to the program. I don’t think we’d be here if it weren’t for the chance to do those productions (with SHS),” said Rederburg.

“I think the fact that it is such an un-usual space to act in really adds to the experience,” said Sinclair.

Nikki Barran played Kate Lett and Wayne Hvingelby was Monty Q Royal, Rome’s father.

“It’s so much fun, and it’s nice to be that close to the audience because you know their feedback right away so you know what works, and what doesn’t work, what you can improve in next time,” said Barran.

The dinner’s show is heading into its third season. All of the scripts are themed around trains. Whiteford ad-mits it can be tricky creating a new train-themed script every time, but it’s a challenge she seems to enjoy. This isn’t the first time she has written scripts that follows a particular theme.

“I was one of the co-owners of Shad-

ow Productions in Calgary, and we were an interactive murder mystery company that was at the Dean House and Stage West,” said Whiteford.

“We closed the company three or four years ago now, because we had been doing it for 20 years and writing mur-der mysteries…after 20 years you just start to get tired of it.”

There are five shows a year. Sep-tember is a harvest theme; October is a sort of a Halloween theme. There is also a senior’s luncheon based on Re-membrance Day and the war brides, a Christmas production, Valentines and one in March. For more information or for tickets call 1-866-440-3500 or go to www.aspencrossing.com.

Valentines at Aspen Crossing

Strathmore High Students had a chance to show off their skills during Aspen Crossing Valentine production, ‘Will you be my Valentrain?’ Rome Royal (matthew Rederburg) and Julie Lett (Ra-chel ellis) Shannon LeClair Photo

An explore Local food market workshop was held at the Travelodge on Feb. 8. it was a chance for small to medium sized producers interested in learning how to directly sell their product. Participants went home with a binder filled with information and a general idea of where to start. Sarah Schumacher with Wheatland County was there to represent the county who held the workshop in conjunction with the explore Local initia-tive.


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Upcoming SpecialEvents....

Malanka Saturday, February 11, Strathmore Civic

Centre. Cocktails @ 5pm and Supper @ 6pm. For tickets call Barb at 403-934-5481 or Lorraine at 403-934-2065

all about e-ReadeRs, e-books, and oveRdRive

Monday, Feb. 13 (6:30-8:00pm) & Wednesday, Feb. 15 (2:00-3:30pm), At the Strathmore Municipal Library (85

Lakeside Blvd.). Did you get an e-reader, tablet, or smart-phone for Christmas? Are you thinking of buying one but just don’t know what to get? Join us for this informative session all about e-readers, e-books, and your library.

Feel free to bring your laptop and device so that you can follow along with the tutorial! This FREE course requires

basic computer skills and an active library card. Call the library (403-934-5440) to register.

FRee Financial education WoRkshop Saturday, February 18 (1:30-2:30pm)

Strathmore Municipal Library – 85 Lakeside Blvd.Learn how to manage & pay off your debts faster & save in

taxes, secure your future financially, protect your family from any kind of financial crises, secure your kid’s education and financially secure your retirement. Make 2012 the year you

get your Financial Life in order!

Gleichen & distRict aG societyFundRaiseR auction

Sat. Feb. 18th, 2012 Doors open 5:30. Early Bird Prize Draw Tickets - $25 each. Everyone Welcome!!

FaMily day pancake bReakFast The Gleicenen Kids Club is hosting a Family Day pancake breakfast with lots of food and fun,on Sunday Feb.19 @ the

Gleichen Arena from 9-11am. There will be face painting (by Terrrrrific Face Painting), a balloon artist (T.D. Sparks) & all day outdoor skating or indooor public skate from 12-5 pm.

Children 0-4 years are free, seniors & children 5-11years are $5, 12years & up are $8 or family rate $25

FRee ManGo lanGuaGe leaRninG pRoGRaM

Tuesday, February 21 (7:00-8:00pm) Strathmore Municipal Library - 85 Lakeside Blvd. Mango Language Learning offers courses in over 30 foreign languages as well as courses in

English for foreign language speakers. This course will help you to get started with Mango Language Learning!

Basic computer skills and an active library card are required for this course.

Gleichen & distRict coMMunity associations aGM February 23 @ 7:30 in the Community Centre

annual GeneRal MeetinGs The joint Annual General Meetings of the

Rosebud Memorial Hall Association and the Rosebud Fire Association will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012,

at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Centre.

FiRe & ice spRinG spectaculaR Presented by Calgary Dance Express of

Strathmore. An event for the whole family. March 3 @ Cheadle Hall, Cocktails 5:30pm,

Dinner 6:30pm, Show @ 8pm,followed by dance and silent auction. Tickets $35.

For tickets or more info contact [email protected] 403-585-0810.

stRathMoRe skatinG club pResents; ciRcus coMes to toWn.

Sunday March 11 @ 1pm, at the Strathmore Family Centre. 5 & under – FREE, 6 & over $5.00/ticket.

Royal Canadian Legion For information regarding hall rentals, darts and crib, please call 403.934.5119

MOPS (Mother’s Of Preschoolers) meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays 9:30am – 11:30am at the Strathmore Alliance Church. Babysitting available for ages 0 - 6. For more information call Jennifer at 403-934-5799 or visit www.mops.org

Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup, meets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30 am. in the Strathmore United Church Basement. For more information call Tammy at 403-983-7284 or Ali at 403-934-2089. $1 per child

Strathmore District Health Services Auxiliary Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month @ 1:30 pm, (excluding July & August). Lower level Conference Room at the Strathmore Hospital. New members welcome. For more info please call 403-934-4436

Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce meets the second Thursday of the month @ 7:00 p.m. All members welcome. Check web page for meeting location. For more information call 403-901-3175 or www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com.

Come Fly With Us 903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn. Meet Wednes-days at 6:30pm at the blue building and Quonset on the Ag grounds. Boys & Girls welcome between 12 & 19 years. Call Joanna Howard at 403-983-5796 for more information.

HIV Edmonton providing support, education and advocacy for those infected with, affected by or at risk of HIV and AIDS for 25 years. Go to www.hivedmonton.com or call toll free 1.877.388.5742.

TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Want to Lose Those Unwanted Pounds?? Need support to reach your goal? We are here for you! We meet every Thursday at 6:30 pm @the Anglican Church. Contact Melissa @ 403-901-1566 or Lynne @ 403-934-4359 to join our journey to a fitter you.

The Hope Bridges Society Board meetings held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Please call Marvin Hilton 403-901-8872 for information.

Strathmore Musical Arts Society, If you love music and musicians and have a special soft spot for the Blues, you would enjoy being part of this group. Call 403-934-4196 or 403-680-7721 to get on our phone or email list and be notifies about meetings and upcoming events.

Strathmore Elks Lodge #491 meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore Curling Club 6:30 pm. Steak Supper at 7 pm. New Members welcome. Call Greg 403-888-6155.

Strathmore Homeschool Familes. Any Strathmore and Area familes that are homeschooling are invited to join our Yahoo Group. groups.yahoo.com/group/strathmorehsfams

Meals on Wheels is available in Strathmore. For information or to obtain this service please contact Wheatland FCSS at 403-934-5335.

Strathmore FASD Parent Support Group at the Strathmore United Church. For more info call Pam @652-4776.

Strathmore Caregiver Support Group This is an opportunity for caregivers to find support and benefit from interaction with others in a similar situation. For more information or to register call Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176.

Sunday School for All Ages: Lord of All Lutheran Church offers Christian Education opportunities for ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday Mornings. All are Welcome! For more information please call Margo Sevick 403-901-2044 or call the Church Office at 403-934-2374.

Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife Association (Your local fish & game club). Meetings – 2nd Thursday every month, 7:30pm at the Clubhouse. Call Larry at 403-934-4388 for more information.

Strathmore Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday at the Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.

Strathmore Country Gardens Club Meetings at least once per month. Tours, guest speakers, workshops and much more included in a membership. $20 single, $30 family. For more information visit www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017.

Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53 meets the first Monday of each Month at 7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038. Website: www.strathmore53.com

Adult Competitive Drop In VolleyballWednesdays 7-9 Crowther Memorial Junior High$2.00 per drop inBegins Wednesday September 21, 2011

Free Tree for all New Born Babies Attention all infants – remind your parents to register your birth so a tree can be planted commemorating your birth in the Chinook Credit Union Birth Forest in Strathmore. Registration Forms are available at the Town office, Chinook Credit Union and Health Unit. (A Communities in Bloom Project)

Healing Rooms, open for prayer Mondays from 7 to 9 pm. at the Harvest Healing Centre at 115A-3rd. Avenue in Strathmore. Everyone is Welcome.

Strathmore Full Gospel Church We’re a Pentecostal Bible based family church that has something for all ages. Call 934-2225 or visit www.strathmorefullgospel.com

Blackfoot Crossing’s new winter hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. Call 403-734-4383 for more information.

Wheatland Business Women Meet the second Tuesday of the month @ 8:00 am at Days Inn & Suites. New members welcome http://businesswomen.ca and follow us on Facebook. Call 403-324-6641.

Chestermere and area Children (& Families) with Type 1 Diabetes. Our Goal is to create a group of mature, responsible members where we open our own homes as Safe Places for Diabetic Children to go to if ever in Diabetic Distress. Join the Facebook group for more information.

Parent Link has reopened as Hand-In-Hand Parent Link Centre! Call 403-983-0076 for Program information or drop by the office in Country Lane Mall for a Program Calendar.

The Community Crisis Society, operating Wheatland Shelteris currently seeking volunteer applicants to serve on the board. Interest individuals may contact Gerry at (403) 934-6634, Monday -Thursday, or e-mail: [email protected].

Wheatland Rural Crime Watch. Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each Month. Featuring guest speakers. For more information call 403-934-4055.

Strathmore & District Agricultural Society Darcy Ledene - General ManagerStrathmore & District Agricultural [email protected] 403.934.5811 Office 403.999.7646 Cell 403.901.0299 Fax Facebook: Strathmore StampedeTwitter: Strathmore Rodeo

Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society (SRVSS) SRVSS is looking for men and women interested in becoming front line victim advocates to provide support, information and referrals to victims of crime or tragedy. We need individuals interested in a chal-lenging and rewarding volunteer experience who are caring and non-judgmental with a sincere interest in helping victims move past their immediate trauma.We provide extensive training in many areas, includ-ing sexual assaults, domestic violence, suicide, court preparation, and sudden death. If you are interested in volunteering your time please contact Lesley Hering at the Strathmore RCMP Detachment at (403) 934-6552.

Strathmore Baptist Church Meeting Sundays @ 11am and Thursdays @ 7pm, Call Pastor David Blankenship for info 403-390-4431.

Happy Gang 55 plus Seniors Meetings; 2nd Tuesday every month @ 1:15pm.Potluck Supper; fourth Tuesday every month at 5:30pm. Everyone welcome!Hall Rental; $80. Call Shirley @ 403-934-9927.All other inquiries call Eric @ 403-901-1596.

RCCG Peculiar People Assembly, Strathmore Meeting Sunday Services at 10am & Wednesdays Bible study at 7pm. Venue: Chuck Mercer room of Centennial Civic Centre. PH: 403-667-7832 e-mail – [email protected]

The Strathmore Youth Club is looking for people interested in leading youth programs and for a Volunteer Coordinator. If you are interested in either of these positions, please contact the Strathmore Youth Club’s Program Coordinator for application details, [email protected] or 403-324-4521


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Bottom: Westmount stu-dents enjoyed running and walking around the track for their winter walk also on Feb. 8. Mackenzie Faucher front, Emily Sto-bbe, Madison Drummond, Jenna Smith.

• Strathmore TiMES • February 17, 2012 www.StrathmoreTimes.com

Winter walk funShannon LeCLair

Times Reporter

It’s not every day a string quartet visits Brentwood Elementary School, but on Feb. 7 the Ton Beau Quartet stopped by to give a short presentation to the students.

Alexa Wilks, Sarah Steeves, Alex McLeod and Linnea Thacke are doc-toral students at the University of To-ronto, and are involved in a two-week residency at the Banff Centre. Steeves is a former Brentwood student, and is also the daughter of Brentwood’s mu-sic teacher Carolyn Steeves.

“We’re actually putting together a program of music, we came here to sort of intensively study this program of music that we’re going to perform in Toronto when we return,” said Wilks about the residency at the Banff Cen-tre.

While going to Brentwood school was a bit of a treat to reunite mother and daughter for a while, it also had a purpose.

“That’s part of the Banff Centre’s mandate … is to get music out into the community,” said Wilks.

The goal of the quartet is to keep playing as much as they can. Playing concerts and touring are important to them but they all also agreed that it’s important to continue to do outreach and play for communities and children while continuing to develop education-al programs.

“We’re playing a full movement for them this morning so when they’re lis-tening to us for six or seven minutes they can engage with what we’re do-ing,” said Sarah Steeves.

Steeves said for the kids they were doing an introduction to the instru-ments, showing the different sounds that can be made with them. The quar-tet also help the students experience the ways music can invoke different emotions and images while trying to get them actively listening to the mu-sic. McLeod said they try to give them a sort of toolbox of different things they can listen for in the movement.

The four doctoral students had all performed together at various times, before one day deciding to form their own quartet.

“We just started doing it for fun and got more and more serious. The more (we) enjoyed it, the better we got,” said McLeod.

“I was determined not to study music until the year before high school when I started playing string quartets.”

“I think we all kind of had our mo-ments, it’s a career you pick because you love it. It’s not going to bring you great financial success but it’s the kind of thing you really are passionate about, so I think we have all kind of grown into it over time,” said Wilks.

Thacke has already completed her doctorate, Wilks expects to be done this year, and both Steeves and McLeod expect to finish by 2013.

Ducks Unlimited fundraising supper in Carseland

Former Strathmore musician Sarah Steeves returned on Feb. 7 to meet with students at Brentwood El-ementary school. Steeves brought her quartet, the Ton Beau Quartet with her. Alexa Wilks (left), Sarah Steeves, Alex McLeod and Linnea Thacke.


Manny everett Times Contributor

The Carseland Chapter of Ducks Un-limited Canada will be having their fundraising banquet and silent auction at the Carseland Community Centre on Fe. 25.

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has been committed to wetland conserva-tion for more than 70 years. Despite this, wetland loss continues across Canada. Up to 70 per cent of wetlands have disappeared in settled areas of the country.

DUC is a national, private, non-prof-it organization which is committed to conserving Canada’s wetlands. It’s a re-sponsibility DUC does not take lightly.

DUC’s conservation efforts take many forms. On-the-ground work is guided by the wetland and waterfowl research of DUC’s scientists. DUC works to

change policy in favor of wetland and habitat conservation. DUC also delivers wetland and environmental education programs to teach Canadians about wetlands and the need to conserve them.

As a non-profit organization, DUC re-lies on the support of Canadians from across the country. DUC’s dedicated volunteers, members and staff work very hard to help DUC in achieving its conservation mission and vision.

For more information about the event in Carseland please contact Adri-an Knaus at (403)901-0447 or email at [email protected]. Tickets for the banquet are still available $40 for a sin-gle and $340 for a table of eight (which includes a gift). Cocktails start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner, raffles and live auc-tion to follow.

Please come out and help Ducks Un-limited Canada conserve our wetlands.

Ton Beau Quartet visits Brentwood

ShayLene Magwood Crowfoot Multi 4-H

The 4-H club had another two gen-eral meetings discussing the impor-tant topics for the upcoming month. Dog agility met during this time and taught their dogs to go through hoops, recall, tunnel and jumps. And later had a useful presentation given to them by the Animal Care Center in Strathmore. Taking a tour of the clinic, viewing x-rays and learning about the different problems you would have to bring your pet in for. They also partook in one of the big-gest events in their 4-H year; public speaking. This event was held on Feb. 4, at the United Church. It was a tremendous success with many of their members moving on to com-pete at higher levels later on.

In our junior speeches placed (Alt)

Timothy Link, (2nd) Arian Tongs, (1st) Sam Lloyd. Intermediate: (3rd) Matthew Link, (2nd) Shaylene Mag-wood, (1st) Emily Hilton. Senior placers were Sarah MacDonald in first. In presentations junior: (Alt) Cole Russel, (2nd) Kelly Berreth and Sophie MacDonald, (1st) Lauren Guttinger. Intermediate: (Alt) Kay-len Morgan, (2ND) Kendal Russel Natasha Russel, Marah Boehm (1st) Alicia Magwood and Ashley Berreth. And senior once again only had one presentation so the winners were Sydney Berreth, Toni Comstock and Billi Comstock.

The district level which is the next step for those speakers will be held on March 17 at the Strathmore Civic Centre. Best of luck to all the com-petitors. The next general meeting will be held on March 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Crowfoot Community Hall.

Crowfoot Multi 4-H remains busy

Students around Strath-more participated in the annual Winter Walk. The purpose of the walk is to get the students and staff out and active for a short period of time, depending on the weather.


Top: Brentwood Elemen-tary School had the Strathmore Fire Depart-ment bring their ladder truck and Sparky for the students on Feb. 8. Ca-leb Stone (left), Tyson Nakucyg, Hudson Shaw, and Trey Friesen.


Middle: Wheatland El-ementary students began a trek around the neigh-bourhood, before opt-ing to walk around the school’s track on Feb. 9. Grady Stovka (left), Jorja Dugg, Jodecy Genus, Brooke Shaw and Cobie Klassen.

Dana Graff Photo

Hockey Day in GA was once again successful, the weather may have been a little chilly for the spectators, but the players didn’t seem to notice.

Group Photo Courtesy of Richard Clarke, Shennon LeClair Photo

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With just two more games left in the reg-ular season, the UFA Bisons are searching for answers heading into the post-season.

After a tremendous run to the finals of the Mac’s Midget Hockey Tournament, the Bisons returned to league play and have not garnered the results they expected.

When the team broke for the Christmas-time tournament, they were battling for one of the top spots in the South Division.

However, by going 1-6-2 in the New Year, they are entrenched in the fifth spot, with no chance of moving up or down in the standings.

“I think one of the reasons is that, obvi-ously coming into the season everybody looks at the Mac’s as a time to peak, not only as a team, but individually it’s a great time to get noticed and recognized,” de-scribed head coach Jeremy Friesen. “For most of the guys, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. So we come out of the Mac’s, we don’t have the greatest results that we wanted to – there are a lot of different fac-tors that go into that … (now) we have no ability to move up or down in the stand-ings.

“It’s tough – and I hate to say this, but I think it plays a factor – but when there is nothing really on the line for us. It’s tough to get that second and third effort.”

According to Friesen, despite the team’s struggles, including a 5-0 road loss to the Red Deer Rebels on Feb. 11, they have not developed any bad habits that will affect their playoff fortunes.

He believes that once the games mean something again, the results wll swing in their favour.

However, with a pair of games against the top two teams in the North Division, the time to make adjustments heading into the post season is now.

“I’m pretty confident that when the game becomes a playoff game – when it’s basically win or go home – that we’re going to have that ability to step up our game immensely and get back to work. As soon as there is that sense of desperation and urgency that is attached back to those games.

“As a coaching staff, that’s what we need to do these last two games, is create that sense of urgency.”

The Bisons will play those two games this weekend when they travel to the Ed-monton area to face the St. Albert Sports Raiders and the Leduc Oil Kings on Feb. 18 & 19. Game times are 8 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. respectively.

Bisons search for answers

shannon LeCLair Times Reporter

The third annual Hockey Day in GA was just as suc-cessful as it has been in the past. This year there were 138 kids who registered, which is almost on par with the previous year for the event, which is held in Gleichen.

“The kids had a blast, even the ones that were playing outside, we had the older kids outside first, I think it was more the spectators that were cold because the kids didn’t seem too complain to much at all,” said organizer Cara Sheppard.

“They just had a blast, they just skated their little hearts out, got all sweated up and had a really good time. Last year we lost the ice due to warm weather and this year we just about lost toes. It was cold, but by the afternoon it had warmed up significantly.”

Because of the issues last year with the ice melting and many of the little kids falling all the time and getting soaking wet, organizers decided to just have the little guys outside once, just in case the weather did go bad, and they played inside for the other two games.

“The dressing room issue still seems to be a dressing room issue, so we’re going to talk about it at a meeting

and see what we can do about dressing room issues, see what we can do next year,” said Sheppard.

The issue was, and still is a lack of space. This year some people brought their stock trucks, and the plan was to cover them with plastic and make them a sort of make-shift dressing room. The cold prevented it from happening, but Sheppard feels if the weather had played along it would have worked out.

An extra rink was added outside this year and Shep-pard said she doesn’t think they will add another.

“If need be we could divide it (the bigger outdoor rink) in half so that would give us four outside and two inside. But I think if we got to the point where we have lots and lots of numbers we’d make it a two-day event instead of one. I don’t think we’ll ever put any more rinks in, I think three is probably our capacity,” said Sheppard.

Wheatland County Councillor Ken Sauve was in atten-dance along with Gord Hira, chair of the Hockey Alberta pond hockey committee, George Kallay and Graham Parsons who are both zone directors for Hockey Alberta, Mike Oleson, Senior Manager, Systems and Administra-tion for Hockey Alberta, and Howard Wurban, who sits on the committee with Sheppard.

Hockey Day in GA a continued success

It was a battle of Strathmore, as the Holy Cross Colligate Hawks hosted the Strathmore Spartans in senior high school boys basketball Feb. 13 at HCC. In a one-possession game, the Hawks prevailed over their cross-town rival.

Doug Taylor Photo

Hawks edge SpartansThe Holy Cross Collegiate Hawks hosted their Grade 8/9 Invitational Basketball Tournament Feb. 10-11 at HCC. The Hawks and cross-town rival Crowther Memorial Junior High School were two of the eight teams involved in the tournament.

Doug Taylor Photo

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Successful bonspiel!The Hussar Ladies Bonspiel was held Jan. 29 to Feb. 4. The winners of the A event was the H. Armstrong Rink, Jan Oster (lead), Lana Arm-strong (second), Terry Armstrong (third), and Har-riet Armstrong (skip). The winners of the B event was the Gordon rink, Barb Slemko (lead), Cindy Selgensen (second), Lisa Armstrong (third), and Shannon Gordon (skip). The winners of the C event was the K. Fraser rink, Leslie Demott (lead), Karen Hemminger (second), Kim Douglass (third), and Kim Fraser (skip).

Photo courtesy of Lisa Armstrong


She may be new to competing but gymnast Montana Fairbairn, a West-mount Elementary student, is already showing she shouldn’t be taken for granted.

The somewhat shy gymnast began training when she was four years old, and now at nine, has had a chance to participate in two competitions.

The first competition took place Jan. 21 in Edmonton and the second was in Red Deer on Feb. 4.

At the Edmonton competition she placed first place on floor, second on beam, third on vault, seventh on the uneven bars and first place all around

champion. In Red Deer’s competition was a simi-

lar story: first on floor, second on beam, fifth on the uneven bars and first place all around champion.

“I just wanted to go out there and show them my moves, and have fun and do my best,” said Fairbairn when asked if she thought she would do so well her first few times out.

Fairbairn trains out of the Stampede City Gymnastics Club in Calgary, and has since the beginning. Practicing her floor routine is one of her favou-rite events, “because I like to dance and tumble.”

The only thing she can say she doesn’t like about her chosen sport is the flex-ibility training.

Young gymnast already a force to be reckoned with

montana Fairbairn at her first competition in ed-monton on Jan. 21. Fairbairn is quickly making a name for herself in the gymnastics community after being named first all around champion at her first two meets.

Courtesy of Michael Kennedy, Strictly Photonic

“Somebody can be flexible and they’re powerful, but they are not like really, really powerful, and I am power-ful but not very flexible,” said Fairbairn.

“When we went to Calgary I expected her to get up to this level,” said mom Jaime Fairbairn.

“Gymnastics they move fast, but it’s a lot. Now the amount of scholarships that they have in the States, like a cou-ple of our gymnasts got full-ride schol-arships to the States so it’s kind of nice in that sense.”

She said the organizers make the meet (competition) fun and everyone gets to walk away with something, even if it was a goodie bag.

Montana will also have a chance to show off her skills when she partici-pates in the Kyle Shewfelt Gym Fest in March, and she will be heading to Montreal later this year to compete in the International Gymnix competition. Fairbairn is the only pre-novice from her club who will be going, and she is excited. Her goal is to one day make it into the Olympics.

A Winner

B Winner

C Winner



The Strathmore Skate Club had a great showing at the second annual Glit-ter on ice Competition, held at the Gleichen Arena on Jan. 28. Strathmore results; interpretive: Sarah Beemer-2nd, Rebecca David-3rd Pre Preliminary A: Rylee Wilson-2nd Spin Spiral Jump C: Alandra Ward-2nd Spin Spiral Jump D: Aislyn Shaw-1st, Chondra Fox-2nd, emily Stobbe-3rd, Hailey Preston-4th Spin Spiral Jump Boys: ethan Scott-1st introductory A: Kaitlyn Struiksma-1st introductory C: Ashley LaCoste-2, Courtnay martiniuk-3rd.

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The Strathmore ice Penguins travelled to medicine Hat on Feb. 10 to participate in their first away tournament. They played four amazing games and skated away with medals they can wear with pride. Team members are; Avery mahussier (backl-r), Saige Aleman, Grace Friessen, Haven Schuett, Kaiya munchrath, Josie Herriot, Coaches Guy Bailie, Kim Stanlake-Cammer, Carson Westgard (front, l-r), Reghan Tait, Jasmine Thiessen, Ryann Tashlikowich, emma moore, Alyssa Bailie, Jorja Duggan and Rylen Bogusky.

Photo Courtesy of Kim Bailie

Penguin Power Glitter results!

The Strathmore Curling Club was the host of the Ladies Bonspiel last week, Feb. 7 to 12. The Brown rink won the A event, beating out Cindy Shakleton in an extra end. Dinner was a Girl Guide theme and was put on by the Bev Shaw rink. The junior bonspiel is on march 3 to 4, and the men’s bonspiel will be taking place march 13 to 20.


Ladies bonspiel wraps up

Team Alberta hosted the Burlington Barracudas in the annual Rock the Rink event at the Strathmore Family Centre on Feb. 11. The event, which was a mainstay with the now-defunct Strathmore Rockies of the WWHL, is being carried on by Team Alberta of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. Al-berta defeated the Barracudas 5-2.

Doug Taylor Photo

Rockin’ the Rink!


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noticesGROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH US. Business plan-ning, financing, loans, train-ing and advisory services available at no charge. Call Community Futures Wild Rose Toll-Free at 1-888-881-9675 or visit us at cf-wildrose.ca for more infor-mation. Business services to support you.

ObituariesSANDMAIER, George WilliamJanuary 14, 1947 – February 10, 2012It is with great sadness and

heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George William Sandmaier of Strathmore, Alberta. George passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 10 at the age of 65 years. Although his life here with us was shorter than we hoped and planned, we will be forever thankful for the years we had with the best husband, father, and grandpa we could have asked for. He was a generous, caring, hardworking man who will be missed by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, Joan, his loving wife of 43 years; children, Kevin (Lynn), Cheryl (Rod), Bryan (Dallas), Allison (Garren), Sasha, and Nikki; grandchildren, Jessica, Joshua, Tyler, Jared, Curtis, Jordyn, Blake, Brandon, Alexa, and Olivia; siblings, Marvis (Garry), Joan, Nadine (Paul), Armella (Bob), Rita, Phyllis (Garry), Dennis (Melva), Theresa (Cal), and Kathy (John); father-in-law Leroy; inlaws, Carol (Pat), Doug, Linda (Darrel), Yvonne (Ulrik), Russell (Peggy), Donna (Pat), Bobby (Kathy), Billy (Wanda), and Theresa (Jeff); numerous nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers. George was predeceased by his parents George and Josephine, mother-in-law Edna, and sister Marilyn. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the doctors and nurses at the Strathmore Hospital for the loving care, compassion, and kindness shown to George, and our family during this difficult time. Also, thank you to the staff at the Drumheller Cancer Clinic and Dr. Tang at the Tom Baker Cancer Center for their care over the past year.

In life we loved you dearly,In death we love you still.

In our hearts you hold a place,No one else will fill.

In keeping with George’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to Strathmore District Health Foundation (Palliative Care), 200 Brent Blvd., Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J9. To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666.

BROWN, Ellen ElizabethEllen was born on June 6th, 1940 to Kay and Kirstine Larsen on their farm in Makepeace, Alberta. On February 12, 2012 Ellen passed away peacefully

at the Strathmore Hospital surrounded by her family, after fighting a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Ellen was predeceased by her mother Kirstine; brother Kai; father Kay, all of Makepeace, Alberta; and her two sisters Bitten and Ijla from Denmark. She is survived by her best friend and husband of 52 years Gordon Brown; three sons and their families: Randy (Jamie), Niki, Ryleah and Josh; Dale (Jill), Kyle and Cameron; and Murray (Daun), Cody and Cole; sister Bella Iversen; brothers Niels (Barb) Larsen, Bob (Joan) Larsen, and Bill Larsen; sisters in law Margaret (Larsen) and Ester Hood; brother in law Doug Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ellen will be dearly missed by every life she touched, especially by the four loves of her life Cody, Cole, Kyle and Cameron. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012, at the Hussar Community Hall at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary (201, 222 – 58 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2H 2S3). To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666.

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Do You HaveType-2 Diabetes?

Researchers at the University of Alberta invite you to participate in the Diabetes Complications Study.

For more information, visit www.achord.ca or call us toll-free at 1-855-819-2223(ABCD)

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Congratulations to Dave &

Bless Butler on their marriage which took place

on November 15th, 2011.

Love from your Families.

Thank YouThank-you to our family and

friends for coming to share our “special” day and for our many

cards and gifts.Thanks to everyone who helped

with the food.Thank-you to Darren, Brady, Owen and Marla Graham, Gary and Kim Geereart for managing the kitchen.Thanks Lynn, for a job well done

as Emcee.Thanks to Lynne Fair for her too kind

words from the United Church and to Brenda Knight, on behalf of the

County of Wheatland for presenting us with a lovely plaque.

Thanks to David Warrack for suprising us and entertaining us

in his grand style.To Dale, Michelle, Brittany, Breanne

and Braden, thanks for all you did to organize our “50th.”

You’re the best!Sincerely,

Ernest & Joyce

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Thank YouWheatland Family and Community Support Services would like to thank the following

businesses for their generous donations to the personal hygiene packages that were put

together for the Reception Centre Disaster Social Services. Dr. Alston – Strathmore

Dental, Super 8, Best Western and Strathmore Travelodge. Thank You.

Thank You

Community Coats, sponsored by

Wheatland Family and Community

Support Services has just completed

another outstanding year.

We would like to thank all the generous people

in our community for their donation to this worthwhile program.

Community Coats will run again in

October 2012.

C-Can Storage

20’x8’

Call 403-901-5255

Strathmore Prayer & healing roomS

EvEryonE WElcomEFor more information

call 403-901-0893 or visit us at

115a 3rd. avenue.

Come in and be encouraged! Free Prayer for healing, miracles & restoration.

every monday 7 - 9 pm.

RATEPAYERSMEETING

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:00 pm

The Western Irrigation District invites the Ratepayers to bring your opinions and share your ideas. Hear how the District plans to handle the changes and challenges in the

upcoming year, and how the District has managed recent challenges.

We look forward to your ideas and participation.

The meeting will be held at the Strathmore Travelodge –

350 Ridge Road (North side of HWY. # 1) Strathmore Alberta.

Lutheran Church Canada (LCC)

worship services are being held every

Tuesday evening 6:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Christian Academy

630 Westchester RoadInfo call: 403-901-0205

Email Pastor Nick: [email protected]

All are welcome!

302 Canal Blvd., Strathmore

[email protected]

www.cwss.ca

Rent for 6 Months

& We Pay the 7th!

under new management!

Piano Tuner -Technician

30 Years of ‘Noted’ Piano Service!

Kathie L. ZakreskyGraduate of The Hal T.M. Lyne School of Piano Technology 1981

403.934.5477 [email protected]

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RED AND BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE. Yearlings and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered. Call Mardy Skibsted at 403-934-2571.

livestock

for saleFOR SALE by Owner, Reno-vated Mobile home on lot YOU OWN. $85,000. Call 403-312-4325.

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Nuvision Industies Inc. requires following personal:

Parts/Purchasing Personnel

• agricultural/industrial manufacturing background and asset• able to procure raw materials and supplies for fabrication shop• experience in inventory control, customer service, work in team environment, shipping and receiving• computer experience required

Welders Journeyman or Apprentices - mig exp preferred, full time permanent positions

Nuvision is a progressive agricultural / industrial manufacturer located near Carseland, Ab. Please fax resume to 403-901-2387 or e-mail to [email protected].

Full & Part Time help required for

housekeepingMust have experience, up to $12.78/hour.

Please submit resume to 350 Ridge Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5

or fax(403) 901-0016 orcall (403) 901-0000 ext 502.

For posting details and job description, visit: www.wheatlandcounty.ca.

Applications will be accepted in confidence until 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 29, 2012 to:

Personnel Committee-Assistant PlannerWheatland County Hwy 1, RR 1,

Strathmore, AB T1P 1J6. Fax: (403) 934-4889.

For additional information email: [email protected].

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WHEATLAND COUNTY

ASSISTANT PLANNER


Applications will be accepted in confidence until 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 29, 2012 to: Personnel Committee-Public Works Receptionist

Wheatland County Hwy 1, RR 1, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J6.

Fax: (403) 934-4889.



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

THE SMOKY RIVER Express in Falher, Alberta, has an immediate opening for a re-porter. Please forward your resume by email to: Kevin Laliberte, email: [email protected].

ROADEX SERVICES LTD. has new supplier contracts! We require immediately - O/O 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout North America. Paid 2x month, direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Must be able to cross border with valid passport and have clean abstract. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.

help wanTedSERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alber-ta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email:[email protected].

NOW HIRING! Field Techni-cians. Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make use of your skills & talents? Consider joining our team. Apply to: www.corix.com or via fax to 604-697-6739.

VAC & STEAM Truck Op-erator. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Camp Work, Experience an Asset. Email/Fax Resume: 780-473-3996, [email protected].

FORT MCMURRAY JOBS! Jacobs Field Services Ltd. (JFSL - Triton Division) is looking for Pipefitters and Rig Welders for camp job starting in March. Excel-lent wages, CLAC benefits, flights provided to Edmon-ton, Calgary and Saskatoon. Email: [email protected]. Fax 780-485-6722. Phone 780-969-1890.

help wanTedbuSineSS oppSDRIVE A BLACK BMW. Be your own boss. Work from home. Tax breaks. No over-head. Get paid to party! Call 403-983-7706.

WELL ESTABLISHED Pilot Truck Company for sale. More info: www.northern-dispatch.ca. Buy now at the busiest time of the year. Only good qualified buyers. Gord 780-968-1000. Email: [email protected].

DO YOU HAVE gravel/ag-gregate deposits on your property? We specialize in marketing, mining, man-aging and reclaiming ag-gregate resources. Contact Tom 1-888-784-4400 for more information.

Sharon’s Doggie Do’s

Professional All Breed Dog grooming.

Strathmore. 18 years experience. Reasonable Rates & Calm Environment.

Sharon 403-934-3824

peTS1 MALE AND 1 FEMALE 5 months old English Bulldogs, free to a good home due to relocation. Please contact: [email protected] if interested or for more information.

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auCTionSMEIER GUN AUCTION, Satur-day, March 3, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. 150 handguns, rifles, and shot-guns. Call Meier Auctions to consign 780-440-1860.

COLLECTIBLE TOY AUCTION, Sat., Feb. 25, 10 a.m. MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds, Alberta. Selling 300 Die Cast Cars, trucks, tractors, farm machinery, crawlers, collectible sports cards. Also woodworking tools, antiques, fitness equip-ment, Saturn Specialty Tools & 2008 Dodge Ram 4X4; www.montgomeryauctions.com or 1-800-371-6963.

HUGE ANTIQUE AUCTION. Amazing selection. Early start - 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18. No buyers fee. Coin Auction & Preview Fri-day night. Scribner Auction, Wainwright, Alberta. 780-842-5666; www.scribner-net.com.

RECEIVERSHIP AUCTION, Wednesday, February 22, 10 a.m., 7450 - 49 Ave./Cres., Red Deer. Sprague Electrictrucks, mini excavators, scissor lifts, forklifts, skid-steers, trailers, electrical inventory, office equipment,hand and power tools. Foot-hills Equipment Liquidation Co. Ltd.; www.foothillsauc-tions.com. 780-922-6090.

DIRECT ENERGY and the Alber-ta Weekly Newspapers Asso-ciation (AWNA) invite Albertans to help recognize our prov-ince’s tremendous volunteer spirit with the eighth annual Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award. Nominations are now being accepted and will close Friday, March 16, 2012. The Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award is open to residents who reside within a com-munity served by and AWNA member newspaper. Appli-cants can either self-nominate or be nominated by another in-dividual or group. Nominations should be no longer than 750 words in length and detail the specific contribution the indi-vidual or group has made to the local community through improving the quality of life for fellow citizens. The nomina-tions also need to profile the designated organization and how that organization would use the $5,000 donation. Nominations must be submit-ted to the AWNA by March 16, 2012. Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award rules and details can be found online at www.awna.com or www.directener-gy.com/vcoy, or can be picked up at AWNA member newspa-per offices.

vehiCleSSCRAP BATTERIES WANTED. Buying scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip-ment. $3. each. Free pickupgreater Calgary & Edmonton area. Minimum 10. Toll free 1-877-334-2288.

FREE CASH BACK with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599; www.autocred-itfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free delivery.

BANKRUPT? BAD CREDIT? Call us! All makes and mod-els. Professional credit re-builders. Delivery Available. Call Garth 403-888-5593 or 1-866-476-1938. Caval-cade Auto Acceptance Corp., serving Alberta for 20 years.

feed & SeedROUND HAY and straw bales for sale. Cheap! We deliver, self unloading. No Sunday calls please. 1-403-843-6380.

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Spring-thrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

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MiSCMETAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.69 sq. ft. Colours $.85 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254.

SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD; www.NorwoodSaw-mills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.

STEEL OF A DEAL - Building Sale! 20x24 $4798. 25x30 $5998. 30x42 $8458. 32x58 $12,960. 40x60 $15,915. 47x80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668- 5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

ATTENTION - Painters, Print-ers and Potters. Register for Visual Arts Diploma pro-gram. Multi-use workshop, painting, drawing, sculpture studios. No portfolio re-quired. Grande Prairie Re-gional College. University transferable. Call 1-780-539-2909 or www.gprc.ab.ca.

RODENT AND weather proof sea containers 20 and 40 ft. Great for storage. Also livestock corral panels start-ing at $55. Calgary, Alberta. 403-540-4164; 1 - 8 6 6 - 5 1 7 - 8 3 3 5 ; www.magna-testeel.com.

HERBAL MAGIC. With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results guaranteed! Start today call 1-800-854-5176.

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/shortterm relation-ships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

TRUE ADVICE! True clarity! True Psychics! 1-877-342-3036 or 1-900-528-6258 or mobile #3563. (18+) $3.19/minute; www.truepsychics.ca.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guar-anteed record removal since 1989. Confidential. Fast. Af-fordable. Our A+ BBB ratingassures employment/travel freedom. Call for free infor-mation booklet. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366).RemoveYourRecord.com.

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660. DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt re-covery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-2 2 8 - 1 3 0 0 / 1 - 8 0 0 - 3 4 7 - 2 5 4 0 ;www.accessleg-alresearch.com.

HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, where healthy low-cost liv-ing can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condomini-ums, 24/7 secured Commu-nity, Costa Rica “the most friendly country on earth”! 1-780-952-0709; www.CanTico.ca.

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MoTorCyCleSSPEND YOUR HOURS work-ing on ATV’s, Snowmobiles, and Watercraft. GPRC Fair-view Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Ap-prenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-8 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITE-MENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Hands-on training - street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year Apprenticeship exam. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

heavy eQuipMenTEXCLUSIVE “THINKBIG” Mechanic Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma and me-chanical aptitude. Write ap-prenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fair-view. September 2012.

reCreaTionRV LOTS $38,000. Clear title. $1,000. down, balance on/before April 17/2012. FHU50amp, pool, spa, club-house, gated. Viewing by pre-booked appointment only. Call 1-888-913-2114. Website: www.countryla-nervcalgary.com.

peTSLOVE ANIMALS? - Love your Career! Animal Health Tech-nology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus working farm. On-site large and companion animals. Oncampus resi-dences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Public Inviation

To the Citizens of Strathmore and Wheatland County regions who are

interested in the furtherance of “Arts and Culture” in our Community!

The Strathmore Regional Community

Arts Centre Feasibility Study Committee and RC Strategies

invite you to attend a brief presentation of the results of a “2011 Community

Arts Centre Feasibility Study”, funded primarily by an Alberta

Government grant and in part by the Hope Bridges Society.

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

5:00 p.m.Strathmore Community Centre

(West end main hall)

Ages 4-12Sunday February 26th

LAngdon Youth

BASeBALL

LASt dAY oF regiStrAtionLangdon Field house 11:00am-1pm

[email protected]

Ages 13-14 (Junior Division)Register in Chestermere with the

Chestermere Little LeagueFor more information please e-mail [email protected]

Part of Chestermere Rockyview Little League

Call Now for a

FREE SamplE!

Multi Menu Pet Food

FREE Home Delivery of

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Call Larry or Wendy 403-934-5598www.multimeu.ca

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Fuel Automotive & Accessories is a full service automotive repair shop specializing in diesel performance and repair for Strathmore and surrounding area, located 6kms west

on Hwy #1. Currently accepting applications for licensed Automotive Technician or 3rd yr Apprentice.

Diesel experience beneficial. Apply in person, Fax 403-934-2726 or email resume to

[email protected]

Licensed/Apprentice

Automotive techniciAn

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CRAIG’S HOME SALES. Save with low mortgage rates and best deals of 2012! 4 bed-room Moduline 1520’ home starting at $108,500. Call fordetails! 1-855-380-2266; www.craigshomesales.ca.

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CROSS COUNTRY HOMES 2012 spring show homes now open. 16’ wides starting at $82,000. and 20’ wides starting at $109,500. Save up to $5000 off the listed price. 780-470-8000 or www.crosscountryhomes.com.

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LAKE VIEW HOMES Vernon, BC. Convenient location in Okanagan Landing. Es-tablished neighborly land-scaped community. Low maintenance quality built homes. Pool, tennis, picnic & fitness center. On site boat & RV storage. Next to beach, boat launch & marina. Direct access to walkways & bike trails. Level entry & 2 storeyhomes available. $429,000. Call Scott 2 5 0 - 5 5 8 - 4 7 9 5 ; www.SeasonsVernon.com.

10 ACRES energy efficient home built 1983, mature shelter belt, numerous out buildings, 10 miles north of Gadsby just off Hiway 855 on 601. $280,000. 403-703-3473.

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PART-TIME Customer Service Help

Wanted IMMEDIATELY @ The Calgary Stockyards Strathmore

One day a week answering phones, invoicing and data entry.

MUST be comfortable with computers.Agriculture experience an assent

but not a must.

Please call Bryan Danard 403-934-1644 or email resume to [email protected]

Requires

day time staff for both locations.

must be flexible to work a variety of shifts.

All interested applicants apply in person to the Dairy Queen

stores at 210 Ridge Road or at Crystal Ridge and

ask for Rhonda or Sheila.

Brentwood Elementary School is seeking applications for

SEcrEtary 1 poSition (6 hours /day).

We are looking for an individual who:• Enjoys working with children and adults• Has the ability to multi-task in a fast paced, ever-changing environment• Possesses strong communication and organizational skills• Has intermediate to advanced computer and accounting skills (Experience with Microsoft, Student Information Systems, and Accounting software would be an asset).

Please submit your resume, with appropriate documentation, on or before 12:00 noon, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 to:

Brentwood Elementary School 95 Brentwood Drive, Strathmore, AB T1P 1E3 Fax: 403-934-2193 e-mail: [email protected]

Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted. We thank all applicants who have applied for their interest in the Golden Hills School Division.

SAFEbluFire & Safety ServiceS

LocALLy ownEd & opErAtEd

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ExtinguiShEr tEchniciAn

Wage $16 - $18/hour based on experience.

Must have a valid Class 5 with a clean abstract.

Apply with resume in personBay F - 130 canal

gardens(403) 934-9387

or [email protected]

Own your FutureSears Canada Inc. is offering qualified candidates an opportunity to own and operate the Sears Dealer Stores in…

Strathmore, AB&

Chestermere, ABSears Dealer Stores offer the most popular brands of Furniture, Major Appliances, Mattresses, Furniture, Home Electronics, Floor Care & Sewing Products, Air & Water Treatment Products and Lawn & Garden Equipment, plus Sears Catalogue Services.

This unique opportunity will allow you to combine your proven business skills with the many strengths of Sears including:

• Field sales and merchandising support• Toll-free and online operational support• Extensive advertising & marketing support• Complete inventory at no cost to you• Professional interior & exterior signing packages• On-lne point-of-sale reservation system• Desirable customer payment options

Your sales experience and exceptional customer service skills plus commitment, hard work and winning spirit combined with Sears strengths will provide the structure for success in your com-munity.

You’ll earn commission plus additional income opportunities.

Interested candidates should call Telephone: 1-800-698-7088

Fax: 1-888-744-3666

Town of STraThmore Where Quality of Life is A Way of Life

TOS2012-01 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PAYROLL & HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORThe Town of Strathmore is a vibrant and progressive community of 12,000 people, located on the Trans Canada Highway 40 km. East of Calgary. We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to become part of the Corporate Services and Administrative Team. Reporting to Finance Manager, the full time role of Payroll & Human Resources Advisor will appeal to a candidate who thrives in a challenging and progressive environment. This position is responsible for assisting in multiple financial activities relating to company bi-weekly payroll functions, including timely and accurate reporting of payroll data for the Town employees, as well as Human Resource activities/projects. The Town of Strathmore is an employer offering growth, a supportive and entrepreneurial environment, and opportunity to succeed. We endeavour to be leaders in municipal sustainability, and encourage our employees to help us achieve excellenceDuties will include but are not limited to:• Ensuring that all salaries, hours, and wage are paid to all employees accurately and in a timely fashion • Preparing journal entries and forms, such as records of employment, income tax forms, and remittances• Organization of employee programs (e.g. health benefits, Local Authorities Pension Plan, Canadian Savings Bond etc.)• Ensuring that expense claims forms are filled out correctly• Maintaining records for pension and life assurance contributions made by employees; liaise with service providers to ensure funds are transferred as appropriate• Provision of support and resources to employees and managers/supervisors in the form of discussion, dispute resolution, information, or guidance, as appropriate to the specific circumstance• Assist in the recruitment and retention of Town employees

Qualifications The successful candidate will have a Certificate in HR Management (CHRP) and minimum level 1 of Canadian Payroll Association or Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate, 5 years of related and progressively responsible experience, 5 years experience with PC comput-ers, Microsoft Windows and MS Office, in depth knowledge of benefits and tracking financial data related to payroll/benefits and financial software, experience with LAPP reporting, professional attitude and appearance, and ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and training in conflict resolution, are considered assets.

The Town of Strathmore offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the Local Au-thorities Pension Plan and Health and Wellness benefits.If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please forward your resume to: Linda Nelson, Deputy CAO Town of Strathmore 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1 Phone: (403) 934-3133 Fax: (403) 934 -4713 Email: [email protected]

Viterra - Beiseker Ag is looking for self-starters to transport and deliver anhydrous ammonia to

our farm customers during our spring fertilizer application season.

Licensing requirements: Valid 1A license or Class 3A. Relevant anhydrous

ammonia experience is beneficial but is not

required. Given favorable weather conditions, these

term positions are expected to begin early Spring 2012.

Viterra offers a competitive wage and safe handling

training.

To apply, please submit your resume via e-mail to [email protected] or fax

to 403-947-2354. When submitting your application, please also attach a copy of your five year driver’s

abstract.

The closing date for appli-cation is March 15, 2012.


Applications will be accepted in confidence until 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2012 to:

Personnel CommitteeWheatland County Hwy 1, RR 1,

Strathmore, AB T1P 1J6. Fax: (403) 934-4889.



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SKILLED WORKERS Always in Demand. Pre-employ-ment Welder, Millwright/Machinist programs. 16 weeks and write first year apprenticeship exam. Be ready for high paying, in demand trades jobs. Fall studies. GPRC Grande Prai-rie Campus. 1-8 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ;www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

EXPERIENCED WATER WELL Driller for domestic drilling within 150 miles of Edmon-ton. Rotary or Cable Tool. Excellent earnings, benefits, accommodation supplied. Phone 1-800-244-4766. Fax 1-780-438-6334. Email: [email protected].

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NOW HIRING - F.T. at the Strathmore Station - Kitch-en Helpers 11.30/hr expe-rience preferred, but will train. F.T. Cook $13.61/hr 3-5 years experience re-quired. Mail resume to 380 Ridge Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5 or Fax 403-934-9390 or Email: [email protected].

hElp wanTEd hElp wanTEdTODDLE INN DAYCARE, va-cancies available for Child Care Worker. Duties include supervising children and program planning as well as light cleaning duties. Job requirements; criminal record check, 1st aid and must hold a childcare pro-fessional certificate. Drop off resumes at the day care, 309, 2nd Ave. Strathmore.

TIRE TECHNICIAN WANTED. Experience preferred but willing to train the right person. MUST have Valid Drivers License. Drop off Resume in person to the Fountain Tire in Strathmore Or Fax it ATTN: Bob Vert to 403-934-6271.

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HIRING - F.T. Kitchen Helper at the Roadhouse Restau-rant - $11.30/hr experi-ence preferred, but will train. F.T. Cook $13.61/hr 3-5 years experience required. Mail resume to: 510 Hwy #1 Strathmore AB T1P1M6.

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Great Four PlexOver looks Lake$3500 per mo

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