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Beth’s Ponderings If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shall never begin. - Ivan Turgenev What is something on your “Someday” list? What do you dream of doing when the conditions of your life are all just so and the stars are aligned right? Instead of waiting, why not try an experiment? More and more, than any other time in history, we are now seeing others’ experiments in virtually all areas of life via books, movies, or social media. Experiments such as trying to minimize household trash, eating different foods, getting healthier, starting businesses, and more. Experiments are good because they are short-term and there is minimal investment. Plus, the pressure to be instantly successful - real or self-induced - is much less. We all have an idea of something we’d like to try “someday” - a career change, a lifestyle change, a business venture, a new hobby, or a change of scenery. If we do take the leap, and invest our all into the project, too often it seems we discover we’re not as happy as we thought and it isn’t the right fit for us. Many times, this is because we are attracted to the “idea” of whatever it is we are interested in, because we’ve been told that everyone else is into it, and we don’t want to be left out. Yet, it is the “idea” - that gets us in trouble when we discover the “reality” of whatever we started. But often we feel we are stuck and can’t quit because of the time, energy, money, and other resources we’ve invested. So, before you quit your job, open a retail outlet, or spend all your money, try an experiment for a few weeks or months. Volunteer, take some vacation time to job shadow someone if possible, or take a class. Book a table at a market or have a tail-gate sale. With a short-term commitment, you will get a better grasp of the reality of your project. After you’ve had a chance to experience first-hand what the situation really entails, you’ll be able to make a better decision as to whether to continue your experiment longer or devote your energy elsewhere.
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Alix Coming Events & Celebrations To have an event, birthday, or anniversary added contact Beth at 403-352-3837, email
[email protected]. Friday, February 19
Curt Peterson
Saturday, February 20
Kitty Parlby Doug Humphrey Gaytan Humphrey
Sunday, February 21
Darcy Beier Pancake Breakfast 9-noon ACH Community Skate noon - 1:45 Arena Shinny 4 - 5:45 Arena
Tuesday, February 23
Mitchell Mehle Jackie Stauffer
Wednesday, February 24
Jack Verboon Doug Brown Holly Buelow Bingo 1 - 3 pm at the Drop In Centre Road testing at Western Financial Council meets (date change)
Thursday, February 25
Violet Leitch-Andrews Murray Wardley
Friday, February 26
Ryan Mehle Community Skate noon - 1:45 Arena Shinny 4 - 5:45 Arena
Saturday, February 27
Tim Docherty
Sunday, February 28
Community Skate noon - 1:45 Arena Shinny 4 - 5:45 Arena
Tuesday, March 1
Green Box Recycling Pick Up
Wednesday, March 2
Margaret Reynolds Council meets
Sunday, March 6
Pancake Breakfast 9-noon ACH
Wednesday, March 9
Road testing at Western Financial
Thursday, March 10
Lions Club meets 6:30 pm
Tuesday, March 15
Green Box Recycling Pick Up
Wednesday, March 16
Council meets
Thursday, March 17
Ramona Gartner
Friday, March 18
Michele Guevremont
Sunday, March 20
Pancake Breakfast 9-noon ACH
Monday, March 21
Nancy Cannon
Wednesday, March 23
Murray Menage Road testing at Western Financial
Tuesday, March 29
Deanna (Lyle) Patko Green Box Recycling Pick Up
Saturday, April 2
Raye Meyn
Sunday, April 3
Pancake Breakfast 9-noon Drop In
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Alix & District Community Alix Agricultural Society 403-747-2240 Alix & District Chamber of Commerce Catherine Hepburn 403-747-2444 Alix Bottle Depot 403-747-2794 Mon., Tues., Wed. 11:00 - 5:00 pm Sat. 11:00 - 4:30 pm Alix Community Hall (ACH) To book: contact the staff at Home Hardware. Any other concerns: Dave Dewald 403-350-5189 Gord Christensen 403-747-3228. Alix Curling Club Krystal Sorum 403-747-2285 Alix Drop In Centre Everyone welcome! Mon. - Sat. 1:30 - 4:30 pm Alix Evangelical Free Church 403-747-2015 4619 - Lake Street Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Service 11 a.m. Alix Family, Community & Support Society (FCSS) Glenna Carlson 403 747 2031 Alix Figure Skating Club Marcy Henry 403-391-3111 Alix Fire Department Darren Hiron 403-505-3215 Alix Food Bank Glenna Carlson 403-747-2107 Alix Girl Guide Groups Gale Richardson 403-788-3835 Alix Lions Club Curt Peterson 403-747-2584 Alix MAC School 403-747-2778 Alix Medical Clinic Appointments: 403-747-2130 Alix Minor Hockey Blane Friesen 403-597-3068 Alix Playground Society Darlene Tucker 403-747-3129 Alix Preschool Jill Hillman 403-747-2099 Alix Public Library Terry Holdstock 403-747-3233 Alix Recreation CoraLee Brookes 403-747-2495 Alix Trophy Club Tim Docherty 403-741-6899 Alix United Church Sunday Service & Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Alix Village Shoppe Deidra Bagshaw 403 506 5662 Alix Wagon Wheel Museum Donna Peterson 403-747-2584 Alix Youth Centre CoraLee Brookes 403-318-4520 ANTS (Alix Nature Trail Society) Arlene Nelson 403-754-6551 Bibs to Bookbags Childcare 403-754-5248 Carroll Club Lillian Fair 403-747-2974 Citizens on Patrol June Churchley 403-747-2455 Communities in Bloom Linda Walker 403-747-2125 Community Services Board Glenna Carlson 403-747-2031 Haunted Lakes Golf Club 403-747-2330 Haunted Lakes Pony Club Peter van Elmpt 403-318-4563
[email protected] [email protected] New members interested in the discipline of English Riding ages 6-21 welcome. Ripley Community Hall Brenda Barritt 403-742-9827 Stanton Community Hall Mel McBride 403-747-2220 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Della Mae Thull 403-747-3354 Thu - 9:00 AM - Alix United Church United Church Women Jean McDermand 403-747-2347 Voice of Alix Blog www.TheVoiceOfAlix.ca Waste Transfer Station (Dump) Hours Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 10:00 - 6:00 pm Women’s Institute Gloria Coates 403-747-2214 Debbie Domier 403-755-6050
Wednesday, April 6
Council meets
Thursday, April 7
Clarence Verveda
Tuesday, April 12
Green Box Recycling Pick Up
Thursday, April 14
Lions Club meets 6:30 pm
Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu
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The experience of visiting your local library is unique for everyone. Visit your local library today and find exactly what you’re looking for – and some things that may surprise you. 4928 - 50th St. Box 69 Alix, AB T0C 0B0 403-747-3233
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Library Manager: Terry Holdstock
LIBRARY HOURS TUES: 10:00 - 4:00 pm THURS: 2:00 - 8:00 pm SAT: 10:00 - 4:00 pm
The Alix Library has free public wireless internet access! There is a fee for printouts. Library eBooks...anytime, anywhere. No wait times, no hold and no late fees. https://ebook.3m.com/library/prl/
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ONLINE CATALOG http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca Request titles or check your library account, with your 14-digit barcode (on library card) and the last 4 digits of your phone number.
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Use your FREE library card at virtually every public library in the province.
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REMINDER Anyone who resides outside of Alix corporate limits, within the County of Lacombe, is asked to please supply the library with your legal land description. Thank you.
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BOOK SALE all year long. Purchase titles for a donation.
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The Lois Hole Library Legacy Program - Grow Your Library - You can help make a difference by making a legacy donation to the library. Contact the library for more info.
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The original Alix history book, Pioneers and Progress, is available in a softcover format. $50.00 each. Call 403-7473233. Community Cookbooks for sale at $15 each - makes a great gift. Available at Alix Library.
Caring Community Happenings Loving the weather. Hope it stays. Income tax is around the corner so if you are low-income, I can do your tax returns. I know that times are tough out there right now. If you are in need of the food bank please contact me. Alix Preschool…Putting the pieces together Alix Preschool recognizes 5 developmental learning areas that are seen as pieces of a puzzle that when put together promote optimal growth and development within a fun, interactive and engaging environment. Our licensed program is run in the school and it is sponsored by Alix F.C.S.S. Subsidy available to those who qualify. To register contact Jill Hillman (403)588-5199. We are always looking for volunteers. Call Glenna Carlson for more information and to answer any questions you may have.
Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 - 3:00 pm 403-747-2031 www.alixfcss.ca
[email protected] located in the back of the Red Building on the end of Main St., take the sidewalk around back.
Alix Lions Club Update Submitted by Lion Mary Flexhaug The Lions Club of Alix would like to thank you Servus Credit Union in Alix & the Whistle Stop in Mirror for supporting us by putting up a Christmas tree and collecting mittens, scarves, hats for the community The Lions Club encourages you to donate your old eye glasses to people in need. Drop boxes are found at the Alix Library, the Village Shoppe, and the Drop In Centre. Thank you to the Drop In Centre for their ongoing support of this important program over the past few years. We encourage service minded people to join our team of volunteers to make all things possible. We need you and your ideas. Please contact President Curt Peterson, 403 747 258, or Mary Flexhaug, 403 747 3167, who can also put you in touch with any of our Lions members. for more information. The Lions Club meets the second Thursday of each month, fellowship at 6:30 followed by meeting at 7:00. No meetings during July and August. We welcome guests at any meeting, call Curt Peterson 403-747-2584.
I’m not going outside until the temperature is above my age. - Author Unknown Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu
Friday, February 19, 2016
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Some of our services Trish Verveda: Licensed to administer injections and Compression stocking fitter.
“William David Shular” by Alice Hockin My father came to Alberta in 1898 to Blackfalds. He worked on the C.P.R. section about one and a half years to earn the money to bring his wife, Pearl and family of three children from Iowa in 1901 after filing on a homestead, the NW ¼ of 2-39-23 West of the 4th Meridian. As he had done mining before coming to Canada, he was the first to start the coal mines on the bank of the Red Deer River, less than onehalf miles east of the present C.P.R. bridge. It was built in 1910 and my father helped to haul the freight from Alix. The mining at that time was all underground and for many years after until about 1916 or 1918…. In the winter there was a great deal of freighting on the river ice, and in the summer there were rafts of logs, lumber and supplies going down the river to the trading post of Content at the mouth of Tail Creek, where the Red Deer River swings away to the south…. Our local school of Open Valley was organized in the early 1900’s as most of the homesteaders had children of age. We had school there in the summer and in winter we went to the Stone School, four miles west of us….
Shannon Glover: Medication Reviews and Licensed to prescribe for minor ailments.
Tracey Billson: Licensed to administer injections and Chartered Herbalist.
For all your Prescription needs Railway Avenue Railway Avenue 403-747-2405/391-6775
Stettler Variety Showcase presents... Christine Tassan et Les Imposteures
In 1914 or 15, Open Valley School District consolidated with Alix School, and Inez and I went there by horse-drawn van along with the other children from our district.
Gypsy jazz, swing quartet. Amazing instrumentals, harmonies & fun.
My father sold the homestead in the spring of 1917, and we moved into the Village of Alix to live.
February 21, 2016
This article is from the book Pioneers and Progress, a history of the Alix-Clive area printed in 1974 by DW Friesen and Sons Ltd., Calgary. Copies of it and of its follow-up Gleanings are available for sale at the Alix Public Library, Alix Wagon Wheel Museum, and Alix Home Hardware
What's New in the Nature-hood? Who’s sleeping, who’s napping and who is braving the elements? Sleepers Ground squirrels, such as the Richardson’s, Columbian ground squirrel and hoary marmots, hibernate in their burrows– depending on the age and gender, hibernation lasts for 5-9 months. Their body temperature drops almost as low as ambient (so they are deep hibernators). For those cold-blooded reptiles that call Alberta home, our winters are the perfect opportunity to slow their breathing and fall into a deep, deep sleep. Located mostly in the south of the province, the types of reptiles found here are few – only seven snake, one lizard and one turtle species. Nappers Deer mice may go into torpor for part of the day, usually snuggled up to other mice for warmth, they still need to look for food throughout the winter months. Mice and other small mammals, like voles, make tunnels under the snow, which is why you don’t see them very much in the winter.
Opening Artist: Lisa Cuthill (nee Holliston) Pop, jazz, country songbird with hometown roots. Stettler Performing Arts Center Matinee 2:00 pm, Evening 7:30 pm. Tickets @ Pfeiffer’s House of Music & the DOOR. Adults $25, Students $10. www.christinetassanetlesimposteures.com www.stettlershowcase.com Sponsors: Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta, Stettler Independent, The Chautauqua, Alberta Foundation for the Arts and Thank you to the Rotary Club of Stettler for helping to sponsor this show
Active Some small mammals, like the red squirrel and pika, get through winter without hibernating at all – they are able to survive by caching food By the Way… Bears are not true hibernators; they enter into a “winter sleep.” In true hibernators, body temperatures drop to near ambient (outside temperature) and heart rates slow drastically. In bears, body temperature drops only a few degrees, and the heart rate slows just a little. Bats are mammals. What do they do in the winter? Find out here: http://aep.alberta.ca/fish-wildlife/wild-species/mammals/bats/ default.aspx Eight Ways that Animals Survive the Winter: https:// www.sciencenews.org/blog/wild-things/eight-ways-animals-survivewinter
Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu
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Alix MAC School submitted by the staff of Alix MAC School We are offering 2 TLO’s in the second semester, Mechanics and Foods. These programs are being offered in cooperation members of the community. We have 3 students currently participating in Commercial Foods at the Potluck Cafe; thanks to Jodi for taking the time to lead these eager learners through the process. We also have 5 students participating in our Mechanics TLO. This course is being facilitated by Ryan Lamb and is housed in the Dewald building. It is amazing to be working with community members to offer our students these learning opportunities. This is a true community initiative for the betterment of our students. The CTS students and teachers are bringing our Canteen back to life. We will be operating everyday of the week, with the exception of Thursday which is hot lunch. The teachers and students will be running the canteen to ensure our students have access to a quick snack, drink, or lunch. They will be using the proceeds to help offset the cost of their CTS courses. These course require consumables, equipment and transportation for the field trips; we would like to use the funds generated by the canteen to help ensure these learning opportunities are available to all of our students regardless of cost. Nienke MacLeod is leading a school and community group with the goal of building a Greenhouse at Alix MAC. This would be a join venture between the school and community to ensure the facility is taken care of over the entire year. Please contact the school if you are interested in participating, supporting or just have questions. We are also excited to be participating in a number of events that will build our school culture and community participation outside of the classrooms. We were excited to present Hockey Night at Alix MAC. This event included students, staff and parents from 4-12 as participants in the hockey game on Feb. 12 at the Alix Arena. All proceeds will go to the Alix Food bank and Alix MAC CTS programs. We are also offering a couple culture building opportunities during the school day as we move through the second semester. We are in the process of planning two trips. We will be taking interested students to Canyon Ski Hill for a day of tubing, this will be toward the end of February. We will also be sending students to the pool at the Collicutt toward the end of April. We believe that these trips will give our students and staff an opportunity to bond outside of the school. Thanks and have a great month. Riley Quance, Principal FAMS
know of anyone who would like to help out with this program with their time or donations, please have them contact the school office at 403747-2778. Alix MAC Kindergarten is now accepting registrations It is open to children who have reached 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2015. The EARLY Intervention program and special needs program is open to children who have reached at least 3 years of age on or before December 31, 2015. Registration forms are available online as well at: http:// alix.wolfcreek.ab.ca/Registration.php. When parents come to the registration, please bring a birth certificate for your child. If you have questions please contact Miss Krista McDermand (kindergarten teacher) or Mr. Riley Quance, Principal at 403-747-2778. Band News The Alix MAC Band Society had a meeting January 27 to discuss upcoming events and concerts. They would like to sponsor all Beginner, Junior and Senior Band students to attend "Thursday Live" at the RDC Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, March 3 at 1:00 p.m. The Band Society will purchase concert tickets for each band student as well as the transportation fee for 2 buses. The upcoming annual Fine Arts Gala was discussed and a tentative date was set for Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the senior gym. It was also decided to contact Flat Iron Jazz as our guest performers again this year. Tickets will be pre-sold and just $5.00 each with a light refreshment served at the end of all performances. There will be a 50/50 draw during the evening as well. Thank you to all parents who were able to attend the meeting and we have set the next meeting for Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the band room to finalize all details for upcoming performances. We appreciate your support! Mrs. JoAnne Henry Band Director Bottle Drive We would like to express our deep appreciation for the support that our school and local community members showed during our bottle drive. We are well on our way to reaching our goal of $5000.00 for Grade 6 Camp. Every sixth grade student participated in this fundraising effort either through collecting or sorting the bottles that were collected.
Here is some info on what FAMS has helped subsidize this month: • Supported the continuation of TRE training for a large percentage of our student population (i/a/o $2,000). • Also paid for the Elementary Swimming Program at CUC for 106 students (i/a/o $3,021) A huge thanks to FAMS for the help with extra programs.
As the year progresses, if you find yourself with bottles that you would like to donate, please don’t hesitate to contact any grade 6 student or the school and we will make arrangements to collect your bottles.
Breakfast Program
Pull Tabs
Alix-MAC breakfast program is a continued success this school year. A huge thank you to the following volunteers who arrive bright and early to ensure our students have something to eat before they start their learning each morning. Thank you to Darlene Tucker, Sandy Sargent, Leah Simeniuk, Trista Beamish, Karen Grose, Theresa Wigmore and staff from the Alix Servus Credit Union, Windy Toews, Margaret Wasylenko, Sharon Guest, and a huge thank you Bernie Romanow for organizing and picking up groceries each week. We also couldn't run this program without the weekly donations of bread and pastries from the Stettler Sobey's. Next time you are by the bakery say hello and thank them for supporting our school. We couldn't do it without them. If you
Alix MAC is collecting pull tabs from aluminum cans. Please save, collect and bring to the school. They are donated to Red Deer Ronald McDonald House to help offset costs.
Again, it is with deep appreciation that we thank you.
Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu
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Village of Alix Council Minutes Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village of Alix Council Chambers. Present:
Also Present:
Call to Order:
Mayor Arlene Nelson, Councillors Curt Peterson, Rob Fehr, Gordon Christensen, and Jody Widmann Tanya Meston, Acting Chief Administrative Officer CoraLee Brookes, Recreation Coordinator Mayor Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Amendments /Deletions to Agenda: Mayor Nelson called for amendments to the agenda. Approval of Agenda: Resolution #014/16: Moved by Councillor Peterson that the Village of Alix Council accept the agenda as presented. CARRIED Delegation:
a) Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) Ms. Kimberley Worthington representing the Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) entered the meeting at 7:02 P.M. Ms. Worthington retired from the meeting at 7:45 P.M.
Minutes:
a) Regular Meeting – January 6, 2016
Resolution #015/16: Moved by Councillor Widmann that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 be accepted as presented. CARRIED Financial:
a) Accounts Payable – Village of Alix – January 8 and 14, 2016
Resolution #016/16: Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Accounts Payable for the Village of Alix dated January 8 and 14, 2016, cheques numbered 20160001 to 20160036 in the amount of $75,795.65 be accepted as information. CARRIED b) Accounts Payable –Moonwalkers – January 8 and 14, 2016 Resolution #017/16: Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Accounts Payable for Moonwalkers dated January 8 and 14, 2016, cheques numbered 20160001 to 20160012 in the amount of $3,689.07 be accepted as information. CARRIED
Report as presented.
CARRIED
Business Arising from the Minutes: Unfinished Business: a) Bylaw Revision Process – Bylaw #375/08 Utility Bylaw Village of Alix Council continued to review Bylaw #375/08. New Business:
a) Alix Volunteer Fire Department – Appointment of Officers
Resolution #020/16: Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council ratify the following positions resulting from the 2016 Alix Fire Department Officer Elections: Fire Chief Darren Hiron Deputy Fire Chief Corrie Anderson CARRIED b) Alberta Community Partnership – Project Support Resolution #021/16: Moved by Councillor Peterson that the Village of Alix Council authorize the application for Design Guidelines for Villages proposal made by the Village of Big Valley under the inter-municipal collaboration component of the Alberta Community Partnership Program. CARRIED c) Alix Arena Association – Letter of Support Resolution #022/16: Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council instruct Administration to write a letter in support of the Alix Arena Association. CARRIED d) February Council Meeting – Date Change Resolution #023/16: Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council move the second regular Council meeting in February to February 24, 2016 from February 17, 2016. CARRIED Committee Reports: None Correspondence:
None
Acting Chief Administrative Officer’s Report: Resolution #024/16: Moved by Councillor Widmann that the Village of Alix Council accept the Acting Chief Administrative Officer’s Report as presented. CARRIED In Camera:
a) Personnel
Public Works Report:
Resolution #025/16: Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council go “In Camera” at 9:12 P.M. CARRIED
Resolution #018/16: Moved by Councillor Peterson that the Village of Alix Council accept the verbal Public Works Report as presented by the Acting Chief Administrative Officer. CARRIED
Resolution #026/16: Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council come “Out of Camera” at 9:36 P.M. CARRIED
Recreation Department Report: Resolution #019/16: Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council accept the Recreation Department
Adjournment: Resolution #027/16: Moved by Councillor Christensen that this regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council be adjourned at 9:37 P.M. CARRIED
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Clive Coming Events February 16 - 20
Men’s Bonspiel Contact: Les Fodor 403-340-4146 or George Payne 403-784-3654
Friday, February 26th
Free Movie @ Clive Community Hall 3:30pm - “The Good Dinosaur” (G) 7:00pm - “The Intern” (PG-13) Sponsors: CRCS, Chatelaine Club, Clive Community Hall, Clive Public Library, and 815 Mechanical
Tuesday, March 1
Red Deer/Lacombe Rural Community Crime Watch (Maskepetoon) Community Meeting 7 pm at the Clive Community Hall
Wednesday, March 2
Clive Resource Centre is partnering with Cow Patti Theatre for the dinner and performance. Tickets available from Karen 403-784-2665, Marsha 403-784-3446, Wanda 403-318-0428, Susan 403-784-2424, Carla at the Village Office, Charlene 403-784-3239 and Luci 403-784-2658.
If you liked the Golden Girls then you'll love Ida, Lucille & Doris. Three widows meet once a month for tea before visiting their husband's graves in this funny and touching play about cherishing the past and embracing the future. But their fun loving comradery gets turned upside down when widower Sam enters the scene and they all vie for his attention. Be ready to fall in love with The Cemetery Club. This title is deceiving for one of the great pleasures of this play is how funny it is. The laughter never stops. It is contagious with wickedly funny situations that embrace life and will deeply touch your heart. Sunday, March 13 March 14 - 20
Clive Figure Skating Club Annual Carnival at 2:00 p.m. Mixed Bonspiel Contact: Brad Rowley 403-391-2294 or Cody Rowley 403-396-5648
Clive News Courtesy of the Valley Spotlight Staff The Annual General Meeting as planned for the Revitalization Association will be cancelled until the future of this association is determined. Volunteer Appreciation Week is approaching; I’m looking for ideas, or committee members. Wanda 403-754-5695 @ Neighborhood Place. POP Playgroup is hosting 5 weeks of special hands on music sessions for 0-5 year olds. Val from SolChild will be bringing her talents to Clive. Come learn what happens to your child’s brain under the influence of music! The program begins April 6. POP Playgroup is held on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 at the Basement of the Baptist Church. Every one is welcome to attend. Please phone Wanda for more information 403-754-5695. The Clive Skating Club has been very busy. We attended test days in Bashaw in December and January. Tests that were Passed Heidi Hodgkinson - Fiesta Tango Kaylee Meldrum - Preliminary skills Cynthia Swanson - Preliminary skills Heidi Hodgkinson - Preliminary skills Janie Meldrum - Dutch Waltz Tia Meldrum - Canasta Tango Elsie Stoup-Trigg - Swing
Friday, February 19, 2016 Kaylee Meldrum - Fiesta Tango Jessica Shultz - Preliminary skills Rachelle Grypuik - Intro-Interpretative CanSkate also attended Bashaw & Stettler competitions. Rylee Unwin - received Gold in Stage 2 in both Bella Smith - received Gold in Stage 3 in Stettler, also received Silver in Stage 3 program Kinnen Curtis - received Silver in Stage 4 in Bashaw received Silver in Stage 4 Circuit in Bashaw received Silver in State 4 in Stettler received Bronze in Stage 4 program in Stettler The Clive Figure Skating Club will be hosting their annual Carnival on March 13th at 2:00 p.m. Submitted by Bev Northcott The Clive Ladies’ Bonspiel was held Jan. 22 & 23. It was a small spiel loaded with lots of fun, great food and prizes. ‘A’ Event & Calcutta was won by the Gillard rink. We would like to thank all the volunteers and also the following sponsors: AK Trailer Repairs, ATB Financial, Bev Northcott (ToePicks), Clive Village Foods, Clive Hotel, Denise VanNieuwkerk, Denick Enterprises, Denise Un-win, Five O’Clock Somewhere, Linda Blacklock, Ponoka Chev Olds (Susy Bell), Red Hot Threads, Roosters Road-house, and XY Apparel Printing. Submitted by Anita Gillard If you are in need of warm winter gear Neighborhood Place can help you out. Give Wanda a call at 403-754-5695. Clive’s outdoor rink is operational and it’s great to see residents are taking advantage of our facility! Village staff will look after clearing following major snowfalls. If you wish to use the rink and there has been a light snowfall please bring your snow shovel and clear your skating area, ensuring the snow goes out the back gates or over the sides of the boards. If anyone is interested in shovelling snow for seniors, your service would be greatly appreciated! Please call Wanda (FCSS) 403-754-5695. Clive Curling Club: Men’s Regular Curling Mixed Curling
Contact - Les Fodor—403-340-4146 Mondays-7:30pm Tuesdays-7:30pm
Knitting Ladies knitting bees: If you knit, would like to learn to knit, or just wish to finish a project join us at the Baptist Church on Thursdays. Everyone is welcome! Body Therapy classes. This is not an aerobic workout, but getting together to help us exercise/stretch for our backs, knees, hips, and general body maintenance. We are going to pool our exercises given to us by physiotherapists, doctors, and chiropractors to keep us all mobile and active. Classes Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm at the Clive School. Bring a yoga mat or a couple of towels for floor exercise, for your comfort. We must have a code to get in and then lock the doors after we are in (during the time we are in the school) so be there just before 7 pm. Everyone is welcome (men & women). Klassic Kennels is providing Animal Control Services to the Village of Clive. Klassic’s enforcement model emphasizes community engagement, education and compassion; providing emergency response for injured or aggressive dogs and pick-up of contained stray dogs. Random patrols will occur during business and non-business hours to enforce Clive’s Dog Bylaw and encourage responsible pet ownership. Dog complaints can be reported to the Village Office or directly to Klassic Kennels at 403 -506 -938 0 . A reminder that until April 30 recreational vehicles and trailers in Clive must be parked on private property. No portion of a recreation vehicle or trailer may be permitted to protrude into a public street, laneway or sidewalk. Your cooperation is appreciated. Drop-in youth sessions at Beauty N Beast Gym on Wednesdays at 4 pm. Please phone Wanda at 403-754-5695 if you are interested.
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Friday, February 19, 2016
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Sargent District
Events in Tees Tees outdoor rink is available to use. Contact Kelly with any questions at 587-377-4509.
The Sargent Hall Board held the AGM on January 30. Dates were set for the up coming year
Tees 50+ meet Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 pm at the Tees Hall. Contact Evelyn Lubbers 403-782-5080
Saturday, February 27
Whist 7:30 p.m. Please bring a friend so we can fill our tables
Tees Agricultural meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month 8 pm Tees Hall. President Cody Meston 403-747-2928
Saturday, April 2
Whist 7:30 p.m. Please come out and join us
For bookings of the Tees Hall, Annex or Rodeo Grounds call Michelle Robinson 403-754-5678
Sunday, July 3
Community Potluck Picnic 2 p.m. Come for an afternoon of visiting and maybe an impromptu jam session. Bring your own meat, as the BBQ will be on after 5p.m.
Saturday, September 24
Please join us for a pancake breakfast 9 a.m.
Hall Rentals - call Mike 403-391-3546
Saturday, November 26
Potluck dinner 6:30 p.m. and Bingo to follow
Haynes Community Church Service & Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Mac Parker 403-784-3078.
Friday, December 16
Annual Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 28/17
Potluck dinner 6:30 p.m. and Sargent Hall Board AGM to follow
Tees 4-H Wranglers meetings are at the Tees Hall the first Friday of every month at 6:30 pm. and ride at the arena every other Sunday.
Haynes Happenings
Clive School Courtesy of the Clive School Staff February 18 & 19
Teachers’ Convention no school for students
Wednesday, February 24
Junior High Academic Updates
Thursday, February 25
Grades 1-6 go to Chronicles of Narnia in Red Deer
Friday, February 26
Student Recognition Assembly (date changed)
Thursday, March 3
The Alberta Opera presents The Steadfast Tin Soldier, one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories. This family friendly production tells the tale of the toy solider who loves the delicate paper ballerina. When the evil Jack-in-the-Box turns on him, the little soldier sets out on adventures that will change who he was! 1:30 p.m. In the Clive School Gym. Everyone welcome!
Friday, March 4
Wolf Creek Staff Collaboration Day no school for students
Wednesday, March 9
Clive School Council meeting @ 7 PM
Thursday, March 10
Kindergarten and Grade 1 Report Cards
March 15 & 17
Kindergarten and Grade 1 Parent/ Teacher Interviews
Friday, March 18
Wolf Creek Staff Collaboration Day no school for students
Wednesday, March 23
Junior High Academic Updates
March 25-April 3
Spring Break
Call George 403 784 3654 or Marie 403 784 3444 for information Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Excellence in Teaching Awards Parents, students, colleagues, principals, superintendents and all Albertans are encouraged to nominate a teacher or principal who demonstrates excellence in the profession. We want to recognize educators that inspire students and colleagues with their creative, innovative, and effective teaching practices. Nominations for prekindergarten teachers are also being accepted. Please take this opportunity to show your appreciation for the leadership of great teachers in your schools by acknowledging their contributions. The nomination deadline is March 4, 2016. For a copy of the nomination package or if you have any questions regarding the program, visit Alberta Education’s website at https://archive.education.alberta.ca/teachers/ excellence/email
[email protected] or call toll-free 1-866-590-1660
Jon Cornish Confirmed for LAPA GALA 2016 The Lacombe Athletic Parks Association is pleased to announce the return of Jon Cornish for the 7th annual LAPA GALA presented by D&M Concrete Ltd. and Chateau Wine and Spirits. Jon and a number of other special guests will be on hand joining Mob Boss Tony Martini aka (MC/Entertainer Gery Schubert) at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on Saturday March 5, 2016 as we transform the LMC into CLUB LAPA in a throw-back to the 30s for the evening. The Evening will also feature the unveiling of the latest capital expansion for MEGlobal Athletic Park which the LAPA is hoping they can “MAKE IT RAIN” with fundraising support for the new outdoor basketball courts and subsidizing community & minor sports user groups. Tickets for the “Most Fun Night in Lacombe All Year” are just $100 and available from any member of the LAPA Executive or by
[email protected] KEEP OUR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PLAYING LIKE THE PROS at MEGlobal Athletic Park
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Friday, February 19, 2016 Library programs: • Friday Night Movies: 2nd Friday of the month. A FREE movie at Clive Community Hall. Concession on site. • Story Time: Tuesday 11 - 11:30 • After School Arts & Crafts: Thursday 3:30 - 4:30 pm. • Board Game Fridays: 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Watch for information on upcoming workshops and events.
Beauty n’ Beast Fitness Facility 4904 – 50St Under New Ownership For membership information and hours of operation, contact Christina or Scott 403-783-1377 or 403-704-7716 Block Parents contact Wanda Wagner at 403-318-0425.
Clive School Principal: Mr. T. Jardine 403-784-3354 or 403-341-4153 http://clive.wolfcreek.ab.ca Clive Seniors Circle Monday afternoons at 1:30pm – friendship, floor curling, shuffle board, pool, cards or carpet bowling. All activities are at the Meeting Room. For more information contact Allan Street – 403784-3884.
Chatelaine Club (Westling) meets 3rd Tues. - 7:30pm Westling Hall Jill Jeglum 403-784-3217.
Clive Skating Club President Colleen Haining 587-877-2560
Clive Ag Society meets 3rd Thursday at the Clive Arena. President is Cory Grose 403-784-3910.
Clive/Tees Neighbourhood Place Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Phone 403-754-5695
Clive Baptist Church Clive Baptist Church: Pastor Jamie Veitch 403-848-0665 Pastor Rick Williams 403-877-6469 Sunday Morning Worship Service 11am Kids Worship Sunday morning at 9:30am Sunday School for kids and adults 10am Youth Group – age 12 to grade 12; Friday nights at 7pm Jr World Changers- Thursdays 6:30-8pm; kids grade 3-6 Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-12pm Phone: 403-784-3335 Email:
[email protected] See our website for full details: www.clivebaptist.ca
Clive United Church worship service at 10:00 am.
Clive Christian Fellowship for Sunday School times and information contact Pastor Gordon Rowland at 403-784-3172.
Community Sign (Hwy 12) to add an event contact Michelle at ATB
Clive Community Building (behind Rooster’s) is presently for sale but is available for small meetings or sports/event registrations. The space is small but is suitable for any club or group that requires a meeting space. This is offered FREE of charge. Please contact Louise Bell at 403-784-3414 to book the space. Clive Community Hall contact Bev Krochak 403-784-3964. Clive Curling Club Kelly Giles 403-784-2262 Clive and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Clive FCSS Outreach Coordinator – Wanda Wagner. Office phone: 403-754-5695 email:
[email protected].
Clive Village Office 403-784-3366 Mayor: Anita Gillard Councillors: Luci Henry, Dan Graden, Bev Krochak, Marvin Wieler. Council meetings 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 6:00pm at the Village Office. Website www.clive.ca – To have an event posted on the site, please email the details to
[email protected]. Pioneers and Progress History Books available in softcover from the Village Office for $50.00.
Little Red Hen Playschool Tuesday mornings – contact Jamie Hodgkinson – 403-784-3369. Meals on Wheels Orders are placed once a month, with a minimum $30 order required. For more information contact Wanda – 403-7545696. POP Parents of Preschoolers Playgroup Wednesdays from 9:3011:30 am Clive Baptist Church Basement – Facilitator – Cheryl Derksen – 403-784-2969. Rooster’s Roadhouse: • Bingo Wednesday • Friday Steak Night Grill your own steak from 5 - 10 pm For more information - 403-784-2662
Clive Figure Skating Club Alyssa Meyers 403-396-8218 Clive Fire Dept. is looking for new members. If you would like to develop skills in this field, call the Village Office at 403-784-3366. Fire Chief – Monte Zaytsoff – 403-784-3997. Clive Hotel has a High Speed Internet Café in the front lobby. Also home to Susan’s Pizza – 403-784-3334. The Hotel is offering a full breakfast menu Monday - Friday, opening at 6:00 each morning.
Tees-Clive TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club meets every Thursday 8:00 - 10:30am at the Clive Christian Fellowship Church, weigh in 8:00 - 9:15 am. Leader: Cathy Sim 403-747-2135. To join, or for more information: Anita Cole 403-784-3389 UPS & Purolator Courier Services available at Clive Village Foods – 403-784-3383. Valley Thrift Shoppe open Tues, Wed, Thurs: 2-5pm
Clive Lions Club meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month – 7:30pm at the Clive Community Hall. Contact Wayne Rodney 403783-2795 Clive Meeting Room to book call David Jones 403-597-7455 Clive Minor Hockey Ryan Ronald 403-318-5983 Clive Public Library (Located below Village Office) Melanie Boettcher (librarian) – 403-784-3131 Library Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday and Wednesday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday
Westling Hall Lisa Bierens 403-784-2574
Life in general and good relationships with other human beings in particular don't have to be difficult. In fact, if they are, maybe you need to reevaluate your approach. - Gordon Livingston
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Friday, February 19, 2016
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Village of Clive Council Minutes for the start-up of a Geographic Information System (GIS) for the participating members of Parkland Community Planning Services made by the Town of Bentley under the Intermunicipal Collaboration component of the Alberta Community Partnership Program, and further that the Village of Clive, a participant, agrees to abide by the terms of the Conditional Grant Agreement, governing the purpose and use of the grant funds. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Clive Province of Alberta, held on January 25, 2016 In the Village Office at 6:00 p.m. Present: Also Present: Absent: Meeting to Order: Agenda: RC-16-015:
Minutes: RC-16-016:
CAO Report: RC-16-017:
Business Arising from the Minutes: MLA Ron Orr’s Constituency Meeting:
New Business: Clive Resource Centre Society: RC-16-018:
RC-16-019:
Mayor Gillard, Councillors Graden, Henry, and Krochak, and CAO Kenney. Lisa Joy, ECA Review Councillor Wieler Mayor Gillard called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Moved by Councillor Henry to approve the agenda as presented. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved by Councillor Graden to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2016 Regular Council Meeting as presented. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved by Councillor Krochak to accept the CAO report for information. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-
Mayor Gillard noted the Mayors and Reeves of Ron Orr’s constituency were scheduled to meet on Friday January 29, 2016. Councillors discussed ideas to promote economic activity in the region being support for Clive’s new community hall with overnight camping, support for minor sports and tournaments and support of the new Clive library.
Moved by Councillor Krochak to authorize the addition of the Clive Resource Centre Society to Clive’s AMSC Energy Program as a Community Related Organization. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-
National Volunteer Week: RC-16-023: Moved by Councillor Graden to establish a Volunteer Recognition Committee for National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, 2016. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYFinancial: RC-16-024:
Moved by Councillor Henry to authorize the Village of Clive to participate in an application
a. Accounts Payable: Moved by Councillor Henry to approve the Accounts Payables in the amount of $162,854.57 cheques number 13557 through 13582 inclusive. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-
Meeting Recessed: Mayor Gillard recessed the meeting at 6:55 p.m. Meeting Reconvened: Mayor Gillard reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with all those previously in attendance except L. Joy, ECA Review. Board Reports:
Moved by Councillor Graden to authorize payment in the amount of $100,900.31 from the Library Reserve - Held in Trust to Gish Law Office to complete the purchase of the Fire Hall Catering property being Lots 4 & 5 ; Block 17; Plan RN48. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-
Alberta Community Partnership Grants: Design Project: RC-16-020: Moved by Councillor Henry to authorize the Village of Clive to participate in an application for the project of Design Guidelines – Villages made by the Village of Big Valley under the Intermunicipal Collaboration component of the Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Program, and further, that the Village of Clive, a participant, agrees to abide by the terms of the Conditional Grant Agreement, governing the purpose and use of the grant funds. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYGIS Project: RC-16-021:
Water/Sewer/Garbage/ Recycle Rates for 2016: Moved by Councillor Henry to set Clive’s 2016 RC-16-022: utility rates per Option A as follows: Water: Base rate per two month period: (10 cubic meters) $ 35.50 Over 10 Cubic meters per two month period: $ 1.68 per cubic meter. Sewer: Base rate per two month period: (10 cubic meters) $ 14.85 Over 10 Cubic meters per two month period: $ 0.31 per cubic meter. Garbage: $ 44.70 per two month period for residential $ 89.40 per two month period for commercial -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-
RC-16-025:
Correspondence: RC-16-026:
Round Table:
Adjournment: RC-16-027:
Councillors attended and reported on the following meetings. * Councillor Henry – Clive Resource Centre Society (CRCS), Clive Library * Councillor Krochak – Family and Community Support Services * Councillor Wieler – Absent * Councillor Graden – None * Mayor Gillard – Meeting with CAEP Executive Director, Lacombe Foundation Moved by Councillor Henry to accept the Board Reports for information. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved by Councillor Graden that the in-office correspondence as listed on the agenda be received and filed. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYCouncil discussed the following topic on an informal basis; * Toy Library Service Moved by Mayor Gillard to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-
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Mirror Community Friday, February 26
Saturday, February 27
Rummage Sale Mirror United Church 11:00 - 2 pm. (new to slightly used items) Rummage Sale Mirror United Church 11:00 - 2 pm. (new to slightly used items)
Friday, March 4
Rummage Sale Mirror United Church 11:00 - 2 pm. (new to slightly used items)
Thursday, March 17
Stew Supper at Mirror United Church at 5:30 pm. Cost: $10 Everyone welcome!
Friday, March 25
Postoral Charge Good Friday Service and Brunch 10:30 a.m. at Mirror United Church. Everyone welcome.
Sunday, March 27
Saturday, April 16
Easter Sunday Service with Communion 9:30 a.m. at Mirror United Church. Everyone welcome. Mirror Library Annual Spring Market at the Mirror Community Hall 10 - 2 pm. Lunch available. Tables $10. To book a table, please call Gale 403-788-3835. __________________
Mirror Community Food Bank: Open the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 6pm-7pm at the Skating Rink. Alternate access may be arranged by calling Peggy at 587-216-3227. Food donations can be dropped off at the Post Office. For other donations or questions please call 403-788-2204 . ___________________ Blue Barrels: There are several barrels available at the Hardware store in Mirror. If interested in participating in the Blue Barrel Project, please fill in a registration form, pick up a barrel, decorate them over the winter months and we will be judging once again next summer. This project is sponsored by the Friends of the Mirror Library Society. Any questions, please contact Molly at 403-8189672. __________________
Jolly Seniors • Coffee is on every weekday morning at the Friendly Inn • Suppers - 2nd Wednesdays of each month @ 5:30 p.m. at the Friendly Inn. • Floor Curling held Thursdays at 1:00 pm at the Community Hall. • Pancake Breakfast - 2nd Sunday of the month. 9 - 1:00 p.m. @ the Jolly Seniors. • Birthdays celebrated the 4th Wednesday of each month. ________________ Mirror Alliance Church welcomes you to worship with us! Sunday School for all ages at 9:30am. Coffee Time at 10:00am. Morning Worship at 10:30am. Jr. Church and Nursery are available during Morning Worship. Please contact 403-788-2204 or check www.mirroralliancechurch.com for more details concerning Bible Studies during the week. Mirror United Church Sunday services at 9:30 am with Sunday School for children of all ages. For information call Gale at 403-7883835. We extend a warm welcome to anyone who may be looking for a church home. There is a time for coffee & fellowship after the service. www.bmunitedchurch.com. email:
[email protected]
Friday, February 19, 2016
News from the Friends of the Mirror Library Society Submitted by Laura Graham Your Mirror Library has turned the page to a new year. We invite you to consider being a volunteer in a new chapter of our adventure. There are two ways you can help: a Library Angel or a Board Member. Angels help out with volunteer tasks that fit their time schedule throughout the year whether bringing materials for crafts, baking goodies, weeding the garden or decorating the library. Whether once or many times, all help is very much appreciated. Like the Angels, Board Members keep the library vibrant! Responsibilities include attending 6-8 meetings per year, helping out with Library events such as our markets and tea, and volunteering time for our spring clean-up. Most importantly your fresh ideas will ensure Mirror Library becomes an even more visible community partner. If either or both of these volunteer positions intrigue you, please introduce yourself at the library any Wednesday or send an email to
[email protected]
Mirror Seventh - Day Adventist Church (corner of 52 St & 51 Ave, north) Saturday Sabbath time: 10:00 am. Prayer Meeting: Winter: in homes. All are welcome to attend. Pastor Ron Henderson 403-7551570; cell: 403-597-6053. Mirror Guiding groups meet Mondays after school at the United Church. Sparks ages 5 & 6 (ECS/Gr. 1) Brownies ages 7 & 8 (Gr. 2 & 3) Guides ages 9-11 (Gr. 4,5,6) Pathfinders ages 12– 14 (Gr. 7,8,9) Rangers ages 15+ (Gr. 10,11, 12) Join us for adventures, challenge, friendship, and fun! To register anytime, please call Gale 403-788-3835. Cookies are available! Leaders needed. Rec. Society and Community Hall For information regarding meetings contact Margaret Wasylenko 403-788-3979. Community Hall rental: Lisa Hawksworth 403-788-3890. Mirror and District Museum 403 788 3828 The Museum is open June, July and August. Tuesday to Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM & Sunday 1 PM to 4 PM Meetings are on the 1st Monday of the Month at 7 PM. Mirror Volunteer Fire Department meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Friends of the Mirror Library Society Hours: Wednesday 1:00 - 7:00 pm Librarian: Laura Graham Board Chair: Molly Hanson-Nagel Mirror Legion Br. 189 5015 50 Ave Legion: 403-788-2222 Fax: 403-788-2225 President: David Lilly Secretary: George Switner Meat Draws - every Saturday at 4 pm. Ladies Auxiliary Meat draws 1st and 3rd Sat. Legion Meat Draws the other Sat. Everyone welcome. Regular meetings - 1:00 pm. 2nd Sunday of the month. The Legion is open Thursday & Friday at 5 p.m. Saturday at 2 p.m. ________________ Transfer Station Hours Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 - 6 pm ________________
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Friday, February 19, 2016
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Living Truth Christian School Submitted by Staff members Living Truth Christian School in Mirror is open for registrations for Kindergarten to Grade 12. We are a fully accredited Christian school with Alberta certified teachers and we follow the Alberta Curriculum Learning Outcomes. If you are interested in learning more about the school, please call the office at: 403 – 788 – 2444 to make an appointment to view the school, meet the staff and take home our information package. We’ll look forward to meeting you!
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Lent and the Hundred Acre Wood or You’re Full of It, Too
Friday, February 19, 2016
Bashaw Events Saturday, February 20
PETER PUFFIN CONCERT!! JUNO AWARD WINNER 2pm at the Bashaw Boys and Girls Club. Tickets $6 each 780-372-4048 for any questions
Tuesday, February 23
Tickets go on sale 10 am at the theatre for The Majestic theatre Funny Money by Ray Cooney as a dinner theatre Show goes up April 7,8,9,10 and 14,15,16, 2016
Wednesday, February 24
Mother Goose Rhyme Time Playgroup at Bashaw Public Library
Thursday, February 25
Yoga for kids 4:30-5:15 at the Bashaw Boys and Girls Club.
Wednesday, February 27
Bashaw Legion Meat Draw Doors open at 6:30pm.
Sunday, February 28
Bashaw Majestic Theatre Annual General Meeting at the theatre, main street Bashaw AB from 2 pm - 4 pm. Election of officers for 2016. Pot luck to follow meeting, all members, former members, and interested folk are welcome to attend. Annual membership fee is $5, payable at the door.
Monday, March 14
Bashaw Public Library AGM at 7pm Everyone Welcome!!!!!
Monday, April 25
Bashaw & District Support Services Annual General Meeting 7pm BDSS Boardroom 4909-50 St Please join us!
by Rev. Robin King A few years ago, I wrote a piece about Lent that addresses a bit of a pet peeve of mine. I was reminded of it this week because I’m on a sabbatical working on a creative project around stories for children and it used a particularly familiar childhood image. But, as I read it, it occurs to me that it might have sounded a little less than serious and a little less than respectful of traditions that have meaning for many and it needed something more. It is, after all though, just my opinion and it went something like this. Well, it’s the season of Lent in many churches. Sigh. Lent’s that time in the church year that’s usually characterized by the colour purple and hymns in a minor key. Slow hymns. Really, really slow hymns. Sigh. Oh and giving up things. Have you given something up for Lent? Not a lot of people do that anymore, but it used to be a popular tradition. Not much anymore, though. Sigh. The origin of giving something up for Lent lies in the season being a penitential one, one in which fasting was commonly practiced. Fasting, almsgiving (giving to the sick and needy) and prayer were the cornerstones of Lent. These reminded us of the need to be penitent, to engage in some self-examination and repentance leading up to Holy Week and Easter. But before we can get there, the story of Jesus being tempted by the Devil in the wilderness leads us into Lent, a dark, dry and dreary time. Sigh. Okay, that’s a lot of sighing. Some of those traditions and ways of understanding Lent have been, and still are, meaningful to many. But I wonder if we might not also consider that there’s another way of engaging that time of introspection, self-examination, reflection and repentance. The story that frames the season of Lent for many people is this: “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.” (Luke 4:1-2) Jesus, in the wilderness, being tempted by the devil. Wilderness, temptation and the devil. All things we fear or, at least, would rather avoid. I wonder if we haven’t mis-characterized the season of Lent. I wonder if we haven’t made Lent the Eeyore of the church year, when it needs to be the Tigger. Remember them in the Winnie the Pooh stories? Eeyore is the melancholy, pessimistic and fearful gray donkey. Tigger is the enthusiastic, energetic and curious tiger. I think we need to re-engage Lent as a Tigger time. Yes, we should be thinking about our relationship with God, learning about living with Jesus in our lives and considering what “repentance” might mean to us. (It doesn’t just mean saying or being sorry for wrong, by the way, it means to take action to change as well). But I think we should do that with enthusiasm, with curiosity and with joy. For the earliest Christians, called “the people of the Way,” Easter was the focus of the year and an important time for baptism and for people joining their faith community. Consequently, the weeks leading up to Easter were a time to learn about Jesus and how to live as Jesus taught, about our relationship with God and being part of this new community. That’s an exciting time, lived with enthusiasm by committed Christians. The word “lent,” by the way, comes from an old Germanic word that means “spring.” You remember spring - when the days get longer, it’s warmer and stuff starts growing again - it’s a time of new life and growth. But most important of all, go back and look at those verses from Luke again. I don’t think Jesus was afraid to go into the wilderness, he didn’t
Parent Link Triple P Discussion Group 6-8pm For more info, call Cindy at the Library Wednesday, February 24 Managing fighting & aggression Wednesday, March 2 Developing good bedtime routines
back away from engaging temptation and he didn’t fear the devil. Jesus, says Luke, was full of the Holy Spirit. He wasn’t empty, reluctant, defenceless or afraid. Jesus went with the power of God, the Holy Spirit. The devil didn’t really stand a chance. You, too, are full of the Holy Spirit. Look back at the season of Epiphany. Remember all those ways in which Jesus is “revealed,” not just to us, but in us. The Spirit is in you. Really. There’s a little Tigger in everyone. Easter’s coming. Let’s take some time to examine our life, think about where God is in it, how we might be living out what Jesus taught and how we could live it better. Let’s take on the task of trying to grow and be better people making a better world. Let’s do it with enthusiasm, with sincerity and with commitment. Easter’s coming. It’s Tigger Time. That, right there was my closing line: it’s Tigger Time. I said it and I stand by it. But it shouldn’t have been - and isn’t - the end. Curiosity, wonder, fearlessness, enthusiasm and faith in God’s presence bring us to, and through, the journey. The journey, itself, is full of questions and experiences that teach us, mold us and transform us. Engage them all. For Lent, or any day really, these words of Henri Nouwen are a really good place to start: “Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love?’ These are the real questions.”
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Friday, February 19, 2016
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Battle River Bus Route: from Bashaw to Ferintosh, Edberg, New Norway, Duhamel (to Camrose/return). The bus (available to ALL ages). 780-372-3631 or 1-855-472-3631. Bashaw Adult Learning Courses 780-3723648 for courses and to register. Community Theatre please call for more information. Bashaw Ag Society meets 2nd Monday of the month at 7 pm at the Ag Grounds. Bashaw Ag. Society Building: phone 780-372-3079, fax 780-372-3059. President's Home Phone 780-877-2598. E-mail
[email protected]. Facebook https://www.facebook,com/bashaw.agboard. To book Ag Facility or Ball Diamonds, Loretta Paget 780-781-6451 or 780-372-3911 MonWed. Bashaw Art Club 10 - 3 pm Tuesdays above the Happy Gang Centre. For more information on classes and our meetings call: Gail Skjaveland 780 877 2393, Cathy Schafer 403 788 3625, Judy Hoy 780 372 3651 Bashaw Bottle Depot Wed 10-2 PM Thurs, Fri, Sat. 9 - 4:30 PM Bashaw Bus Society Shuttle Tuesday in town service. Camrose service: Thursdays only. To book call 780 372-3631. Charter available Bashaw Community Church 10:00 am Sunday Service Bible Study Wednesday evenings at 7 pm. Contact: 780-372-3581. Bashaw Daycare Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 6 pm. 780-372-4074. Bashaw & District Chamber of Commerce Meets regularly. Please visit our website http://enjoybashaw.com/events/ for community and Chamber meetings, dates and times. Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/BashawChamber or email
[email protected] Bashaw & District Food Bank 780-372-4074
Bashaw Medical Clinic Call 780-372-3740 Bashaw Meadows Volunteers needed for a variety of positions: Contact 780-372-2056 for more information.
Bashaw & District Preschool 780-372-4074. Bashaw RCMP Victim Services Bethany Simpson 780-372-3793. Bashaw & District Regional Health & Wellness Foundation Box 760, Bashaw, AB T0B 0H0. On Facebook as “Bashaw & District Regional Health & Wellness Foundation –Bdrhwf” Bashaw Elks meet 1st Wednesday of the month for a Dinner Meeting at 6:30 pm at the Bashaw Community Centre. (No meetings July and August). For more info contact Leon Braseth 780-372-4437.
Bashaw Skating Club Karen 780-372-2447. Bashaw Thrift Store open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 104pm. Drop off only received during business hours. Bashaw Well Child Clinics 3rd Wednesday of each month. For appointments, please call Camrose Public Health at 780-679-2980.
Bashaw 4H Beef Club Anyone ages 6-21 welcome. Contact Christy Van De Voorde 780-608-6197.
Bashaw Youth Centre open Tues - Fri 3 - 7 pm. Phone 780-372-4048.
Bashaw 4H Canine Club contact Zoe Kisling 780-781-7747
Bethany Lifeline call 780-372-4074.
Bashaw Historical Society meeting the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Lutheran Church. Contact Pam at 780 372- 2031.
Fire Department meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the Fire Hall. Contact Chief Mike Andriatz, Deputy Chief Jordan Lee, Town Office.
Bashaw Home Support Program Routine housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry. For more information call BDSS at 780-372-4074.
4H Beef Club meets 1st Monday at 7:00 pm. Call Karen 780-877-2598.
Bashaw Legion Wednesdays Bingo 1st and 3rd Thursday Cribbage Friday Community Darts
7:30 pm. 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Bashaw Library (in the Community Centre) Monday 1:30 -4:30 pm, Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. 10 am - 4:30 pm, closed for lunch 12:30 -1:30 pm, Sat. 10-noon, Free internet access, books, movies, & more! Monkey Business Playgroup - 1st & 3rd Wed. at 10 AM, free drop in program for children 0-5 yrs, with an adult. Kids Lego Club drop in. Bashaw Light Horse Club a family oriented light horse riding club dedicated to having fun with our horses while learning to be the best horse people we can be. Find us on Facebook for more information.
Happy Gang Seniors Centre Mondays Hula 10:30 a.m. 500 1:00 p.m. Ukulele 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays Bridge 1:30 p.m. Thursdays Cribbage 1:00 p.m. Fridays Darts 10:00 a.m. (Nov. - Apr.) Floor Curling 1:30 p.m. Sunday Canasta 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome to take part in activities. There is a small charge for each activity. Refreshments served at most activities. Membership is available in the Buffalo Lake Golden Age Club for $10.00 per year, which is appreciated but is not mandatory. For more information, phone 780-372-3801 during activity hours or 780-372-3672. If you don’t know how to play, we will be happy to teach you!
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Friday, February 19, 2016
Town of Bashaw Approved Council Minutes REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016 – 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Attendance:
Mayor Penny Shantz, Deputy Mayor Rosella Peterman, Councillor Bryan Gust, Councillor Darren Pearson Regrets: Councillor Lynn Schultz, sent notification via text. Chief Administrative Officer: Theresa Fuller Public Works Foreman: Murray Holroyd Recording Secretary: Kathy Berry Press in Attendance: Jordie Dwyer (Jordie exited at 5:46 p.m.), Lisa Joy (Lisa exited at 5:26 p.m.)
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CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Shantz at 5:01 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - none ADDITIONS & AGENDA APPROVAL of January 7, 2016 MOVED by Deputy Mayor Peterman to adopt the AGENDA OF JANUARY 7, 2016 with the additions of: 7.3 Cost of Living Increase; 9 g. Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities; and 10 In Camera - Land MOTION # 298-2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4)
MINUTES 4.1 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of December 17, 2015 MOVED by Councillor Pearson to approve the Minutes of December 17, 2015 as presented. MOTION # 299-2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5)
DELEGATIONS - none
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BYLAWS 6.1 Second and Third Reading - #769-2015 Execute Agreement with Atco Gas and Pipelines Ltd. MOVED by Councillor Pearson to proceed with the second reading of Bylaw #769-2015. MOTION #300-2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Councillor Gust third and final reading of Bylaw #769-2016. MOTION #301-2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
i. Attached to Minutes B. CAO Report i. Attached to Minutes MOVED by Councillor Pearson to accept the Committee & Staff Reports as presented. MOTION # 305-2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9)
CORRESPONDENCE a. Alberta Order of Excellence – invitation to nominate resident to become member of the Alberta Order of Excellence. b. Municipal Affairs – Alberta Community Partnership Grant Program Information. c. MLA Wes Taylor – Bill 6 Update. d. Atco Gas – Franchise Renewal Agreement Execution. e. Red Deer River Municipal Users Group – Invitation to Water Quality Action Plan Input/ consultation meeting. January 21, 2016, Drumheller. f. Ecomuseums – Camrose County, possible Regional Project. g. Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities. MOVED by Councillor Pearson to accept the correspondence as presented. MOTION#306-2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 10) IN CAMERA – Land MOVED by Councillor Pearson to go in Camera at 5:48 p.m. MOTION #307-2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Councillor Gust to come out of Camera at 6:04 p.m. MOTION #308-2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Deputy Mayor Peterman to provide the Bashaw Valley Lodge a provisional zoning approval letter. MOTION #309-2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11)
NEXT MEETING: Regular Council Meeting –January 21, 2016 – 5:00 pm. in Council Chambers. MOVED by Councillor Gust that the next regular Council Meeting on January 21, 2016 @ 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. MOTION #310-2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12)
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NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 Tabled from last meeting – Appoint Rosemary Wittevrongel to the Regional Assessment Review Board. MOVED by Councillor Pearson to appoint of Rosemary Wittevrongel to the Regional Assessment Review Board. MOTION #302-2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.2 Subdivision Extension Policy #66.10. MOVED by Deputy Mayor Peterman to approve the Subdivision Extension Policy #66.10. MOTION 303-2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.3 Cost of Living Increase MOVED by Councillor Pearson to approve a 3% cost of living increase for the Staff. MOTION 304-2016 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8)
COMMITTEE & STAFF REPORTS 8.1 Committee Reports A. Mayor Shantz had nothing to report. B. Deputy Mayor Peterman had nothing to report. C. Councillor Gust had nothing to report. D. Councillor Pearson had nothing to report. E. Councillor Schultz - absent. 8.2 Staff Reports A. Murray Holroyd
ADJOURNMENT of the January 7, 2016 Regular Meeting of Council called by Mayor Shantz at 6:06 p.m.
Three Amigas Submitted by Cindy Hunter These 3 amigas: Kayleen, Stacey and Cindy are going to Guatemala Feb. 27 for a 2-week Mission trip. We'll be working with 17 widows & 50 children in several small villages. There is a shortage of items we're hoping to bring with us. Help us stuff our suitcases! Donations: 1. New or gently used kids' running shoes & dress shoes for school. 2. Kids' Backpacks 3. School supplies( colouring books, pencils, erasers, pencil crayons etc.) 4. Toiletries for women ( ie. lotions, soap, shampoo) 5. Cash donations over $20 can be given a tax receipt Go to www.lovemadereal.com for more info or contact any of the gals. Items can be left at the Library with Cindy. Mucho gracias.
Bashaw School www.brsd.ab.ca/bashaw
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Friday, February 19, 2016
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Thank you… To all businesses, organizations, families and individuals who so generously donated to our 2015 Santas Anonymous Program. We created 30 hampers for our community, helping to give 81 people a happier Christmas. It’s all down to YOU!!! A generous donation $500.00from the Bottle Depot using cans & bottles donated by our community! Thumbs up to the Bashaw School and our community for the great donation collected at the annual Christmas Concert. We were thrilled to accept a donation from Bashaw Royal Purple, who support the program every year. The Library would like to thank our 2015 Programming Partners— Bashaw Adult Learning Town of Bashaw County of Camrose Parent Link There’s a Dad For That Yvonne King Centre for Family Literacy (C.O.W. Bus) The Trombley Family (egg/chick incubator) Bashaw & District Support Services Bashaw Historical Society Thanks to a qualified volunteer, we can now offer free help with Income Tax returns for seniors and low income adults. Call Cindy to find out more or to make an appointment.
Bashaw Ag Society News Hope everyone's year has started off great The Ag finished our AGM a little later than usual this year. But it's all done and with a new board elected we are looking forward to the new year ahead of us! So much planned this year!! If you are interested in volunteering for the Ag let us know we would love to have you. Follow us on Facebook "Bashaw Ag Board" for events or contact Natasha at 403-805-8285 if you want to get involved! Interested in booking any of our facilities call 780-781-6451! Fishing Derby: Has been postponed to March. Skating Rink: Hope everyone continues to enjoy it! The feedback we have gotten from it has all been positive! The Ag Board thanks the community for making it a success! And huge thank you to Bashaw Fire Department, the town of Bashaw and Jordan Lee for all the hard work that has gone into making it! The Bashaw Board of directors would like to thank Allan Trout for helping us in the late fall with our furnace! It was so appreciated! Thank you! This year we are planning a rodeo in June watch for details coming soon!
Bashaw RCMP Solve Multi Break and Enter Investigations Two suspects have been identified and charged in relation to a break in at a rural property near Bashaw. 45-year-old Jason Martin has been charged with 23 Criminal Code charges including; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Break and Enter and Commit Theft, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm and Trafficking in a Controlled Substance. 27-year-old Kristi Anderson has been charged with four counts of drug offences including Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and one count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. A bail hearing was held for Martin who remains in police custody until Feb. 11, 2016. Anderson is released for a court appearance on Feb. 25, 2016.
For More Information and Tickets Contact: Val Wandler At 403-358-8575
On Jan. 30, 2016 a rural residence in Bashaw was broken into with several items stolen. A suspect was identified by Bashaw RCMP which led to a search warrant being executed at his residence. Bashaw, Stettler, Blackfalds and Camrose RCMP collaborated on executing the search warrant. As a result of the search, numerous stolen property was recovered, associated to several recent break and enters in the Bashaw, Stettler and Blackfalds areas. Recovered items included jewellery, tools, electronics, computers, coin and currency collections, credit cards and identification. 25 stolen firearms and replica firearms were recovered as well as approximately 30 edged weapons of hunting knives, machetes and sharpened ornamental swords. Controlled drugs and substances were seized as a result of a second search warrant being executed. Currently, at least seven different Break and Enter investigations have been solved. This investigation remains ongoing as the Bashaw RCMP continue to identify property. Homeowners are reminded to report any thefts, particularly firearm thefts to their local RCMP. If you have information about this, or any other investigation(s), please call the RCMP at (780) 372-3793, or if you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), the recovery of stolen property, and/or a seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Meeting Creek Community Centre: Reg Harper 780-781-4239
Village of Donalda "Pancake and Music Jam" 2nd Sunday of each month. Pancakes at 11:00 a.m. Jam session to follow...Come join enjoy a fun time at the "Drop-In Centre" (corner of Main St. and Alberta Ave.) Donalda Coulee Friendship Club Drop in each Saturday at the Club for "Coffee, and Fellowship" Where: Drop In Centre on Main St. and Alberta Ave. 1:30pm. - 4pm. We'd love to see you there!! Friday, February 19, 2016
Ag Society County Service Awards Banquet hope to see you all out.
Donalda Gallery for the Arts If you or someone you know would like to exhibit in the gallery summer of 2016, please send a profile to Darlene at
[email protected] and this will be presented at a board meeting. ABRA (Barrel Racing) 403-883-2721 Becky Dickson Donalda Animal Rescue 403-883-2870 Myra Gauvvreau Donalda Beautification Initiative 403-883-2891 Beth Fulton Donalda Cemetery Club 403-883-2279 Lorrie Shepherd Donalda Community Arts Society 403-883-2232 Candice Erickson Donalda Coulee Friendship Club 403-883-2555 Judy Dinsmore 403-883-2253 Darlene Tantrum Friendship Centre is available to rent, they also cater Donalda Curling Club 403-883-2780 Teresa Kneeland Donalda & District Ag Society (& Subsidiary groups) 403-505-9430 Krysta Goodkey Donalda Arena & Equestrian Centre Indoor and Outdoor Arenas available for rent Donalda Campground Donalda Community Hall Hall available for rent Willow Canyon & Chalet (Ski Hill) Donalda & District Community Promotion Society 403-883-2943 Bruce Gartside Donalda & District Museum & Gallery of the Arts 403-883-2100 Kasheen Clouson, Manager Email:
[email protected] Winter Hours: Thursdays and Fridays 10:00 am-5:00pm Donalda Library 403-883-2345 Naomi LaBelle Library Hours: Monday: 2:00 - 6:00 pm Tuesday: 10:00 - 5:00 pm Wednesday: 2:00 - 6:00 pm Thursdays: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Donalda Light Riders 403-883-2436 Becky Clement Recreational drill team rides Donalda Lutheran Church 780-877-2415 Albern Bergstrom Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m. Donalda School 403-883-2280 Mark Siemen, Principal
Friday, February 19, 2016
Donalda Library Celebrates Read for 15 Participation on Family Literacy Day On January 27, 2016 libraries across Alberta reached out to encourage citizens to read for 15 minutes on Family Literacy Day. Twenty-nine libraries joined the Read for 15 challenge with the goal to promote the importance of literacy and have families read together. To add some motivation, libraries created a trophy for the community who had the most participants to win the title of Alberta’s most ‘readerly’ community. To participate, community members reported to their library if they read for 15 minutes on Family Literacy Day. The library gathered the number of participants and reported the numbers. The event was a grassroots initiative put forward by enthusiastic librarians across the province and it was a smashing success. Donalda Municipal Library was declared the most ‘readerly’ community in Alberta with 168 participants from a population of 270. That’s 62% of the Donalda population who reads and supports literacy! “I see the results of Read for 15 a great example of how important libraries are for rural Alberta. Just a few years ago, Donalda was contemplating dissolution which could have meant the library closing. Donalda never dissolved and the library is thriving in this small, but vibrant, community.” explains Ron Sheppard, Director of Parkland Regional Library. “In fact, libraries all across central Alberta proved through enthusiastic participation from their community that they are valued and busy.” Overall: 29 communities participated across Alberta 54,267 readers participated 814,005 reported reading minutes of participants across Alberta One of the lead organizers, Caroline Vandriel, Director of Sylvan Lake Library says, “We are so encouraged by the enthusiasm of our communities during Family Literacy Day. In the future, we hope to garner more participation across Alberta and even all of Canada. We would like to thank everyone who participated for supporting their library and literacy efforts in their community.” We can’t wait to Read for 15 with you on Family Literacy Day next year! Donalda Volunteer Fire Department Call 911 for emergencies. Fire Permits must be obtained from the County of Stettler Over the Hill Trail Riders 403-741-7656 Roberta Rouse Spruce Coulee Community Centre 403-883-2482 Karen Norman Transfer Site (2016) Summer hours begin March 30 Wednesday & Saturday 10:00 - 2:00 pm Winter hours begin November 5 Saturdays 10:00 am- 2:00 pm Village of Donalda 403-883-2345 Office Hours: Monday - Wednesdays 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
If there is a smile in your heart, your face will show it. - Amish proverb
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Friday, February 19, 2016
Forestburg News Forestburg Soccer Association is once again looking for coaches and referees for the upcoming season. For any students that would like to help out this year, this would include a reference letter and a letter of volunteer hours. In order to make this season a success, we need parents to coach as well. If you are interested email:
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The Forestburg Arena is starting a “Wall of Fame.” This Wall will feature athletes in a variety of sports that have grown up in and around Forestburg and have gone on to play ANY sport at a college or Jr “A” level. Pictures and information can be submitted to Maureen Adams – email
[email protected] or contact by phone 780-582-3720. The Village Office received a nice surprise on Wed. Jan 13. ATB stopped in and provided coffee or tea for everyone in the office. A nice visit was had by all!! Thanks for making our day ATB. The Forestburg Travel Club will soon be leaving for their well earned trip to Japan. This group of kids and their chaperones will be gone for Easter break. Thank you to all who supported them and hired them-and don’t forget that there is whole new group of travel club students who would love to earn money for their trip. For more information about hiring these students contact Rachelle at Forestburg School @ 780-582-3792. Special thank you to the teachers who made this possible-it is much appreciated. Forestburg School Travel Club has 24 members enrolled for the upcoming trip to Austria, Germany and Switzerland in March 2016. Students volunteer to work and provide services throughout our community and in return are paid money which goes toward the cost of their trip. Such services can include working arena or concession shifts, set up or clean ups after events, catering, grass cutting or snow shovelling, helping to move within local distances. These are just a few examples of the many services we have provided with over the years. Most anything you need assistance with we can provide a student to help! Please call Rachelle Sveahun 780 582-3792 to hire or for more details. Thank you we appreciate the continued support! Forestburg Library Did you know colouring is more relaxing than meditation? Join us for Adult Colouring every Friday at 2:30pm in the drop-in at Big Knife Villa.
Run Faster, Reduce Injury, Spin!
Forestburg Golden Age Club Exercise every Tues, Thurs, & Sat mornings at 9:30am Floor curling Wed. at 1:30 pm (2—6 end games) Every Tues. afternoon at 1pm is Bridge day. Come and learn more about the game of King and Queens Everyday is card day, games, pool, and visiting over refreshments beginning at 1:30pm
Did you know that adding Spin workouts to your training plan will reduce boredom, increase your speed, reduce injury and improve your mood? All at the same time.
DON’T FORGET TO: -Order your History book (order forms available at the Village Office or on Forestburg’s website) -Write your story for the History Book (for ideas on how to write your story check out the history book Facebook page under FORESTBURG HISTORY BOOK 2019 or email:
[email protected] Deadline September 1, 2016 -Submit your recipes for the “Bakin in the Burg” cookbook to the Village office or email:
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When people give you advice, they're really just talking to themselves in the past. - Austin Kleon
My Revolution, Cycle + Yoga, is Red Deer's newest boutique Spin studio. Watch a video that takes you inside the studio and learn about the benefits of spinning for runners here.
Visit them at 5571 - 45th Street and add Spin workouts to your training program.
Registration For The Red Deer Marathon Is Open Race Day Is Sunday, May 22, 2016! More than 1,500 runners took part in our event last year and we're looking forward to making the 2016 race bigger and better! Register online to guarantee your spot in the 18th running of the Woody's RV World Marathon. Check Out Our New Website We're excited to announce the launch of our new website. Check out our new look, the improved functionality and sleek design at: reddeermarathon.ca
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Friday, February 19, 2016 Fri. Please confirm that your appointment is for Forestburg as the phone is call forwarded to Daysland clinic on days the Forestburg clinic is not open. WELL BABY CLINIC— Call 780-384-3652 for appt.
Friday, February 19
Mini Dunkers Basket ball Tournament
Friday, February 25
Golden Age Club presents -“Precious Memories Gospel Concert” with Gaither DVD, Randy and Alaire. (Dessert and Coffee) at 7pm Everyone is welcome and please bring an item for the Food Bank
March 4, 5, 11, 12, 13
Curtain Call Community Theatre dinner theatre “Not Now Darling” an adult comedy directed by Neil Lunty Many local talented actors will once again make their presence on the stage. Tickets on sale at the Village Office (780-582-3668) at the cost of $40 per ticket for the dinner performances and for the matinee performance tickets are $15 which are available at the door. Dates for the dinner theatre are Mar. 4, 5, 11, 12 and the matinee is Mar. 13.
Saturday March 12
Village of Forestburg Community Service Award will be presented to Caroline Boddy.
March 5 & 6
STARS Hockey Tournament
Monday, March 14
Gardening Series: fairy gardens and much more 7pm at the Forestburg Library.
August 3 - 5, 2019
Back to the Burg Forestburg’s 100 Anniversary celebrations
Forestburg Curling Club We are inviting all curlers, whether new or experienced, to join a league this winter. Curling is a great way to stay active and have fun! • Men’s League - Tuesday nights. To register contact Ingrid Badry at 780-781-1201. • Mixed League - Friday nights. To register contact Jeff Northey at 403-854-6546. Transfer Station now accepts: wet cell batteries paint and paint cans - aerosol, latex, oil and varnishes oil filters, empty oil jugs all electronics (e-waste)
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The Forestburg Lions Club has BINGO every Tuesday at the Forestburg Community Hall. Bingo starts at 6:30pm. Come out and try your luck while supporting the Lions Club!! The Forestburg Art Club Is proud to present: Kids Art Club every Tuesday from 3:30—5:00pm at the Art Club above the Fire Station. Junior and Senior High students only. Any questions contact Lori Trudeau 780-582-4111.
LIBRARY HOURS Ph. 780-582-4110 Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. To find out about our programs, new books, or to renew or request items online: http:// forestburglibrary.prl.ab.ca FORESTBURG CLINIC Call 780-582-5185 for appointments Mon—
FORESTBURG COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH: Lead Pastor David Tonner, Associate Pastor Andrew Lortie Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Phone: 780-385-3607 Website: www.killambaptistchurch.ca/forestburg_church BETHEL UNITED: Sunday Services at 11:30 am First Sunday of each month is communion Last Saturday of each month, the Men’s Breakfast (8:30 – 10:00 am.) 780-582-3796, e-mail albethucpersona.ca HOPE LUTHERAN Church: Worship 11:15 am Pastor Rick Laurendeau 780-582-3531 Curtain Call Community Theatre Roxie Wegenast 780-583-2112 Diplomat Mine Museum Society Ryan Hunting 780-582-3758 District 19 Open Meeting Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings every Saturday, 7pm at the Community Baptist Church (4802 47 Ave.) Contact 780-385-6056 for more info Forestburg Aquanauts Robin Hillman 780-582-2207 Forestburg Arena Association Brent Stenson 780-582-3566 Forestburg Art Club Val Vincett 780-583-3929 Forestburg Ceramics and/or Pottery Marj Lunty 780-582-2250 Forestburg Community Caterers to book, call Charlotte Stenson at 780-582-3787. To volunteer for the Community Caterers please call Rita at 780-582-3811. The profits raised by this group help to support the Forestburg community Hall as well as other Community events. Forestburg Community Centre Reta LeGear 780-582-3811 Forestburg Concert Series Forestburg Curling Club Jeff Northey 780-582-3925 Forestburg Dance Society Linda Welsh 780-582-2408 Forestburg Figure Skating Club Nicole Streich 780-582-2490 Forestburg Fossils Hockey Jeff Northey 780-582-3925 Forestburg Golf Club Don Lunty 780-582-2192 Forestburg Historical Society Janice Freadrich 780-582-2265 Forestburg Lightning Ladies Hockey Maureen Adams 780-582-3720 Forestburg Minor Ball Aaron Martz 780-582-4252 Forestburg Minor Hockey Association Aaron Bish 780-582-3886 Forestburg Minor Soccer Marty Forster 780-582-2460 Forestburg Municipal Library Marion Oberg Riise 780-582-4110 Forestburg Senior Baseball Dale Litke 780-582-4286 Forestburg Slopitch League Jim Andre 780-582-2473 GOOD GRIEF Bereavement Support Group at the Knox United Church, Killam Every Tuesday. To register, contact Helen Samm, Counsellor Flagstaff Family & Community Services (780)385-3976 email: counslertelus.net Hastings Coulee Hall Board Shirley Helmig 780-582-2283 Pleasington Historical Society Rosemarie Oberg 780-582-2160
Everything that needs to be said has already been said. But, since no one was listening, everything must be said again. - Andre Gide
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Friday, February 19, 2016 Adult Recreational Volleyball Contact Tracy Kozey 4037 4 9 - 3 1 8 1 . $5/month. Thurs., 7 to 9 pm at Delburne School, Large Gym Anthony Henday Historical Society meetings held 3rd Tuesday of each month. For further info Contact Ray Reckseidler 403-749-3813 Anthony Henday Museum open July - August, Tues. - Sat. 10 - 4 pm. Can Skate, Seniors & Synchronized Skating Keri 403-749-3112. Chamber of Commerce Contact Dave Grant at 403-749-2595 Collins Community Center To book hall contact Vina 403-749-3911 Cowboy Church 2nd & last Wednesday of month, 7:00 pm Elnora Drop In. For more info call Mary Williams at 403-749-2047 Cumberland Hall to book the hall for your next gathering, please contact Ada & Gerry Linneberg at 403-749-2525. Delburne Ag Society 2nd Tuesday of the month. Contact Roberta Purdie 403-749-2700. Delburne Aging Well Society Contact Kathy Faulk at 403-749-2590. Delburne & District Light Horse Association Annual membership is $15 for an individual and $20 for a family. For more information contact: Jackie Smith (Pres.) 403-749-2792 or Bonnie Stephenson 403749-3434 (Secretary) Email:
[email protected]. A fun, family oriented horse club that offers gymkhana events and cattle penning. New members always welcome. Delburne Boys & Girls Club Delburne Centralized School It’s FREE! Kids Club 6-12 year olds, Thursday, 3:30-5:30 pm Games, crafts, snack, theme days, meet new friends. • Keystone 13-17 year olds, Thursday, 6:00-8:00 pm Ski trip, leadership activities, retreats, offsites, fundraising. If you are interested please contact AJ @ 403-342-6500 ext. 112 or
[email protected] or you can grab a registration form at the school office. Delburne Community Hall For bookings contact Kerri Dickinson 403 749-3630 or cell 780 505-2558 Delburne Curling Club Contact Louise Smith at 403-749-3898 Delburne Drop In Centre Play Crib on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Potluck 2nd Friday at noon, before music and dance. Music & Dance 2nd, 4th & 5th Fri 1 - 4 p.m. Pool and Shuffleboard General meetings 1st Monday after Crib at 4:30 p.m. Dues: $5/year
The Chautauqua A21 Delburne Moms & Tots every Wednesday at Delburne United Church. Contact Linda Attfield at 403-304-4408 for information. Delburne Pharmacist Services - Alix Drugs provides a full prescription service for customers. Call Shannon Glover 403-391-6775. Delburne Playschool Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9-11:30 in St. Michael's Catholic Church (basement). Call Jane 403-749-2048 or Jayne at 403-749-3059 Delburne Pottery Club Very active, fun club, full studio, reasonable rates. New members welcome! Call Norma 403-747-2926. Delburne United Church Worship service & Sunday School Sunday at 11:15 a.m. For info please call minister Amy Mueller 403-749-3772 or Mervin Peters 403-749-2433. Bookings Carol Murray 403-749-3856 ELKS meet 2nd Monday of the month at 8 pm sharp. Contact Roy Jamieson 403-749-2058 Family Community Support Services (FCSS) 403-749-3654. Family School Wellness worker For information call 403-749-3838 Footcare Clinic Located at Elk Haven Manor, Delburne One Monday per month. Please call Elnora HomeCare office for an appointment 403-773-3636. Harvest Gym 403-749-3838. Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-8:30pm Closed Weekends/School Holidays. Adults: $50.00 2016 Legion Member: $25.00 Students attending DCS: $10.00. All memberships are valid from August 31, 2015 through to June 27, 2016. Healthy Communities Initiative Call 403-749-3380 for info. Lab Services Every Wednesday morning from 9-12 at the Elnora Health Center. To make an appointment call 403-773-3636. Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion Meet 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Contact: Jeanette 403-749-3787 Meals on Wheels We had expanded our options of affordable, nutritious and ready-to-eat meals via a partnership with the Golden Circle. If you are unable to provide a meal for yourself due to health / physical limitation and call FCSS to try a SAMPLE MEAL FOR FREE. New to Delburne Welcome package available at the Village Office. Royal Canadian Legion Potluck supper every 3rd Saturday! Meetings last Wednesday of the month. Bookings available. Contact John McLeod 403-749-2277. St Columba Anglican Church services are 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. The first Sunday of every month is Holy Communion with Rev. Edith Sandusky officiating. The following Sundays are morning prayers with a lay reader. Contact Jean Johnson @ 403-749-2411
Delburne Food Bank Drop items at the Delburne Village Office.
School Council (PAC) Contact Tracy Jackson 403-749-3059.
Delburne 4H Beef Club contact Laura Biggs at 403-749-2665 .
Village Office Hours Mon - Thurs 9 am – 4:30 pm (closed 12-1 pm), Fridays 9:00 - 12:00 pm CLOSED afternoon. Council meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 1 pm. Signs To have your event promoted, forward details to the Village Office in person or phone 403-749-3606. For any Cemetery needs please contact the Village Office at 403-749-3606.
Delburne 4H Coal Trail Riders Susanne Widdecke 403-749-2731 Delburne Gospel Church Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Weekly Home Bible Studies Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Call 403-749-2211 or 403-749-3708. Delburne Library Tuesday - Friday: 11 - 5 pm, Saturday: 11 - 2 pm.
Well-Baby Immunization Clinics 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Neighborhood Place by appt only, call Elnora CHC 403-773-3636.
Delburne Minor Hockey Meeting 1st Thursday of the month. Call Dale 403-749-3243 or Lisa at 403-749-3535. delburneminorhockey.com
Wheels on Meals Hot meals delivered Mon-Wed-Fri at lunch time. Call 403-749-3654.
Delburne Neighborhood Place 403-749-3380. Coordinator: Jayne Harrison. Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Women’s Outreach and Central Alberta Women’s Shelter services Appointments available upon request. Please call 403-749-3380
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Events & Activities Saturday, February 20
Delburne Legion Potluck 5 pm EVERYONE WELCOME! Ag Society Beef Supper 5 to 7pm Delburne Arena. Cost: Adults $12. Children (6-12) $6, Under 6 Free. Everyone Welcome!
Sunday, February 21
February 22-25
Tuesday, February 23
Annual AGM for Delburne United Church after church service - open to all. Delburne School Curling Bonspiel after school. Cost: $60/team ($15/player) Grades: 5-12 Interagency Meeting In the spirit of sharing information (successes, challenges, events) a spokesperson(s) from EVERY community organization is invited to attend! 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Village Office
Friday, March 25
Delburne United Church Good Friday Service 10:00 am
Sunday, March 27
Delburne United Church Easter Sunday Service
Wednesday, March 30
Friday, April 29
Registration Night for Delburne Golf, Delburne Soccer and Delburne Minor Ball at the school from 7-8 pm. Grad 2016 Beef-on-a-Bun Dinner Fundraiser Doors Open: 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. at the Delburne Hall Tickets $25.00 from Grads or through the school. Entertainment: Hypnotist Jesse Lewis and a Silent Auction. We would appreciate donations (product or monetary) for the Silent Auction. You can make these donations to any 2016 Grad or contact Ms. Robin Ritchie at 403-749-3838. Please attach a business card so we can acknowledge your donation!
Delburne Community Choir Mary Pengally is looking for people to sign up if they are interested in joining a choir in Delburne. No experience necessary! If interested please call Mary at 403-7492039 Delburne Pottery Club Beginner POTTERY CLASSES starting February for 8 weeks at the Delburne Pottery Studio. To inquire contact Jamie at 403-747-3777. Delburne Minor Ball Registration Interested in playing ball this spring? Registration is now underway for the 2016 season for the following: T Ball is available for those born in 2011 Coach Pitch is available for those born in 2009 and 2010 Boys Baseball is available for those born in 2008 and earlier Girls Fastball is available for those born in 2008 and earlier Please contact Carmen Andrew at 403.348.1550 or at
[email protected] to register today. Are you interested in Sparks (age 5-6), Brownies (age 7-8), Girl Guides (age 9-11), or being a Unit Leader or helper? I am currently trying to find out if there is enough interest in these groups to start up Girl Guides in Delburne. If you are interested please contact Dallas at 403-505-2966.
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Delburne Centralized School Phone: 403-749-3838
Website: www.delburneschool.ca
Thursday, February 25
DCS Awards at 9:00am PAC Meeting at 6:30pm
March 1 & 2
Grad Photos
Friday, March 11
No School
Friday, March 18
K-8 Report Cards
March 22-31
Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday, March 24
DCS Awards 10:15am Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, March 25
Good Friday (no school)
Monday, March 28
Easter Monday (no school)
Thursday, March 31
PAC Meeting 6:30pm
Delburne Municipal Library Located on Main Street 403-749-3848
Librarian: Judy Nicklom
Email address:
[email protected] Website: http://delburnelibrary.prl.ab.ca Tuesday-Friday: 11 - 5 pm Wednesday 11 - 8 pm Saturday 11– 2 pm Young Writers Award writing contest for students grade 4-9, and/or graphic novel format sto-ries from grade 7-9. You could win cool stuff!! For more details, visit the library, or www.yabs.ab.ca. Submission deadline is March 31, 2016. Check out the new titles arriving weekly at the library. Sign up for your "ME" account to access items at over 300 participating libraries! Ask us how. Membership has it’s privileges With your membership, you have access to limitless print materials for all ages. If you don't see it at our library, we can borrow it from any library in Canada. E-books and eaudiobooks are also available. Read magazines and newspapers from around the world on line! We have 5 public computers with wireless internet, or you can bring in your own and sign in as a library guest. You can borrow DVD's for a week at no charge. Print, copy, fax and laminating services for a small fee. Volunteers are always welcome, come out and support your library!
Thank You… I am writing to you to say “THANK YOU” for the work and time spent on getting the xmas hampers out for the holidays. My husband and I have never had to get groceries or hampers before this year. We were so overwhelmed by the generosity of people and the work that was put into it. It sure put smiles on our faces and we had a wonderful xmas. We are hoping that 2016 will be better for us and next holiday season we can donate and help people like they did for us and many more who received Hampers and presents. Yours truly, Very Happy Couple Delburne Minor Hockey would like to send a big thank you to Delburne Servus Credit Union for their generous donation to our Association. We are so grateful for your continued support.
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Village of Delburne Council Minutes Council Minutes – Regular Meeting of December 8, 2015 #2015-282 A.
Call to Order Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Village of Delburne held Tuesday, December 08, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. in the Village Office with the following being present: Mayor: Councilors:
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Ray Reckseidler Darlene Dushanek Tim Wilson Bill Chandler Kathy Faulk #2015-284
Administrator: Clerk: B. #2015-279
C. #2015-280
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Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councilor B. Chandler that the Agenda for the December 8, 2015 Regular Meeting of Council for the Village of Delburne be adopted as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Utility Base Rate Amount Moved by Councilor T. Wilson to amend Schedule “A” of Bylaw 1117/2015 being a Water, Sewer, and Garbage Bylaw to increase the base rate of water charges to $24.85 effective January 2016. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. Parkland Community Planning Services Moved by Councilor K. Faulk that the Council for the Village of Delburne submit a letter of support to the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the request for funding for Planning Services operations. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4.
Property Tax Request – Received for information.
5. Village Voice Moved by Councilor D. Dushanek to table. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Confirmation of Previous Council Minutes
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1. November 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Moved by Councilor K. Faulk that the Minutes of the November 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
H. #2015-286
Accounts Payable Moved by Councilor B. Chandler to receive for information Accounts Payable cheque list #1568 - 1586 inclusive. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Administrative Report
Delegations 1.
E. #2015-281
Karen Fegan Angela Romanow
1. Fire Chief Honorarium Moved by Councilor B. Chandler that the Fire Chief’s Honorarium remain as is. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Kari Dionne – Delburne AG Society – 1:30 PM Mayor Ray Reckseidler welcomed Kari Dionne to Council to present information regarding the Delburne Arena upgrades.
Correspondence Moved by Councilor D. Dushanek to accept four (4) items of correspondence for information and possible further action. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1.
1:15 PM
Financial Report – Presented. Complaints – None. Bank Reconciliation – None.
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Moved by Councilor T. Wilson that Council accept the Administrator’s Report as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Round Table Discussion
K. #2015-288
Adjournment Moved by Councilor T. Wilson that the meeting adjourn. 3:30 PM CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Delburne Aging Well Society Councilor K. Faulk excused herself from Council Chambers. Councilor K. Faulk re-entered the Council Chambers.
1:22 PM
1. 2. 3.
Council discussed their request for the land donation, however, prior to any donation Council is requesting the Aging Well Society to produce a Business Plan. 2.
Alberta Urban Municipalities Association – Received for information.
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Property Tax Request – Received for information.
4.
Delburne Municipal Library – Deferred to Administration.
2:03 PM Recess 2:12 PM Reconvene F.
Unfinished Business – No Unfinished Business
G.
New Business
Raymond Reckseidler Mayor
Karen Fegan, CLGM Chief Administrative Officer
Happy New Year from the Delburne 4-H Beef Club
UPDATES: • We had a fun Xmas party at the Cumberland Hall • All families donated to the Delburne Food Bank • Public speaking was Feb. 12 at the Lousana Hall
Delburne Curling Club Leagues: Ladies - Monday Seniors - Tuesday Men's - Wednesday Open League - Thursday Open league is 4 players of any gender or age. Drop In Curling - every Thursday at 1pm Contact: Ariane Zimmer 403-318-4790
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Willow-Valley Presbyterian Church (located on Hwy 595)
Worship Service - 10am Sundays Cowboy Church - 10am 2nd Sunday of month For more information call 403-749-2525
Great Bend News Great Bend Church of Christ (apx. 6 km. north from intersection of Hwy. 21 & Hwy. 595) Worship Service - 10:15 a.m. Sundays Bible Study - Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m. For more info. call Verna @ 403-749-2003 or Judy @ 403-749-2000 Great Bend Community Centre information and bookings please contact Shelley Perry 403-749-2821 or Lynn Williams 403-749-2212.
Collins Community Centre is available to rent! Recent renovations include a new kitchen and bathrooms. Also, there is a large green area for camping. This would be ideal for family reunions, campouts or children’s parties. Please call Vina at 403-749-3911 for more information and rental rates.
Delburne Gospel Church Love is unique, affectionate, distinctive, warm, profoundly tender and passionate. Love is also incredible; it gives us hope, security, happiness and provides the building blocks of dreams. It is a priceless gift, one that we can share with others; with our parents, spouse, children and friends. It is something that cannot be bought, transferred or returned under warranty. This little thing called love turns men and boys into princes, women and girls into princesses; it makes a wink of an eye endearing, a smile turn truly radiant, and macaroni pictures with little painted handprints become priceless pieces of art work. Like love coming in many different shapes and forms, so does our expression of love. Love is conveyed through acts, words, sounds and signs. It fuels the imagination. It is expressed in song, poetry, literature and theatre. Love is so powerful it can transcend time and distance. “So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.” Genesis 29:20 Love takes work and commitment for it to become a true masterpiece, one that will withstand all storms. God is perfect in His love for us. Let us lift up His love as an example to aspire to. At the end of each month we will again be holding a Potbless. If you would like to come for lunch and need a ride please call us the week prior to the end of the month. We would like to extend a warm invitation to anyone wanting to join us on Sunday mornings for Service or Sunday School. Sunday Morning Service begins at 11AM Sunday School begins at 11:20 AM If you have questions concerning our ministries please, call: 403-749-2211 or 403-749-3708 or 403-749-2699
Delburne United Church The United Church has been involved in many projects over the years
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Glenellen Community Centre Scrapbooking every Thursday evening at 7 PM Call Doris 403 886 4108 or Jeannine 403 886 4829 for more info. Glenellen Community Center is available "'for rentals for family reunions, birthdays, courses, etc. We're located on the corner of range road 254 and township road 360 near Pine Lake. The centre sits on a 2 acre site. On the grounds we have a ball diamond, picnic area with fire pit, and two horseshoe pits. We are wheelchair accessible and have two washrooms. For more info call...Michelle Koster 403-227-1521, Suzanne Hawkes 403-391-9021 or Sharon Dreeshen 403-598-4160
Pine Lake Happenings Pine Lake Mom’s & Tot’s Every other Thursday at the Pine Lake Hub. Contact Jayne at 403-749-3380 for information. Ghost Pine 40+ Club Potluck Supper and Meeting 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub. Holy Trinity Church Service Sunday mornings 11:15 a.m. Pine Lake Hub Community Centre • Carpet Bowling 1st Tuesday of every month afternoon & evening, Mondays for the rest of the month. • General Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Pine Lake Singers meet every Thursday night at 7:00 P. M. until Dec. 10th at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre. All newcomers are welcome. Boomtown Trail Quilt Guild Meetings second Wednesday of each month at Pine Lake Hub at 6:30pm. Quilters welcome to join! Sewing Days, Retreat weekends, and charitable participation. for the good of the church and to help out in the community. Our doors open at 10:30 on Sunday mornings where the ladies offer coffee and conversation before the 11:15 service. Events • Church 11:15 a.m. Sundays • Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sundays • Moms and Tots every Wed. 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. • Communion 1st Sunday of each month - All welcome • Feb. 21 Annual AGM for Delburne United Church after church service - open to all • Good Friday Service March 25 10:00 a.m. • Easter Sunday March 27 For more information about the Church events or activities please contact Merv Peters@ 403-749-2433. Or join our Delburne United Church Facebook Page. For any Church functions including baptisms, weddings, funerals, and meeting room bookings please contact Carb Murray@ 403-749-3856. Contact Amy Mueller, Minister @ 403-7493772 “All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome, in this place.”
Public Works Activities A reminder that you are responsible to keep your sidewalks clear from the snow as soon as possible after a snow fall. We have a priority list for the way the snow is cleared from the streets. If you’re interested or concerned about this please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thanks to everyone who moved their vehicles when they saw the snow plow coming. It is a great help
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The Chautauqua A25 Membership is $10.00 per year which includes everyone in the household. Services provided: colour copy, fax, laminate, photograph printing. Library has 6 public computers
AA meetings Mondays in the Elnora Anglican Church basement at 8:30 pm. 1st Monday is open AA & Al-Anon meeting. Ag Society meets 4th Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Black Dragon Martial Arts Lousana Offering Kids and Adult Karate for all ages and fitness levels. Introducing Kick Boxing for all ages and all fitness levels. Contact Sheri at 403.749.3701 for more information! Buffalo Rock Golf Course open: • Ladies Monday evenings starting at 5:15 pm • Men's Thursday evenings starting at 6:00 pm • Senior's Friday mornings starting at 9:30 am Buried Treasures: Vol. I and II available. Call Betty Mose at 403773-3990 or Ruth Cheek at 403-773-3583 for further information. Churches: Sunday mornings Anglican 3rd Sun. Holy Communion with Reverend Sandusky 10:30 Community Sunday School 10:00 a.m. at the Elnora Drop-In Centre. Contact Patricia at 587-877-0881. United 11:30 am. No services July & August
Elnora Quilters Group Crafts & Quilting Tuesdays: Everyone is invited to craft or quilt between the hours of 9:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. Hope you can come. For further information phone Linda Wilson at 403773-3535 Elnora School of Dance Classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop/jazz funk. Preschool and up. Everyone welcome. Check out our web page at www.elnoraschoolofdance.com for more details. Elnora Community Hall and Elnora Ag Centre, call Village of Elnora 403-773-3922, office hours 9:30 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. "Empty Kettle Cafe" open on Main Street. Phone: 403-773-2244 Lab Hours Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 - noon at the Elnora Community Health Centre. Baby Immunization Clinic Every Thursday morning, 10 am to 12:30 at the Elnora Community Health Center Foot Care Clinics Located at Elnora Home Care Office (The old hospital in Elnora) One Wednesday afternoon a month starting at 4:00pm. Please call Elnora HomeCare office for an appointment 403-773-3636. Well Baby Clinic every Thursday morning 8:30 - 12:30 pm at the Elnora Community Health Centre. Legion meets 1st Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Elks meet 1st Thursday at 8 p.m. Elnora Book Club We welcome new members anytime. Remember, you need not commit to anything and we have no strict rules: phone 403 755 6305.
Music for Young Children FREE Piano Lesson Call now to book your Free "TRY IT" piano lesson. Call Lori Scott for more info about this excellent music program 403 773 3111 Neighbourhood Place Contact Tina Ward at 403-773-3171.
Elnora Car Wash – Coffee Shop and Neighbourhood Place. Closed Friday at 6 pm and Saturdays. Elnora Drop-In COFFEE: Monday to Friday, 9:00a.m. and 3p.m. CARDS & GAMES: - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1:30p.m. POT LUCK: First Friday of each month at noon. JAM SESSIONS: - First & Third Fridays of each month. COWBOY CHURCH: 2nd & last Wed. of the month at 7 pm Everyone welcome to all events. Should you require further information, please call (403)773-2137 or (403)773-3670. • • • • •
Elnora FCSS Contact 403-773-3920 Elnora Garbage Pickup
Tuesday morning
Elnora Museum Tours if someone wants to make an appointment to see it, contact: Pat Frew at 403-773-3105; Freda Cheek at 403-7733629; Karen Richardson at 403-773-3745; and Pat Matthews at 403773-3937. A membership to the Elnora Museum will cost you ONLY $10.00 per year. Your yearly donation of $10.00 will go a long way towards helping us reach our goals for 2015. Please mail your $10.00 membership fee to: Elnora Museum Box 573 Elnora, AB T0M 0Y0. THANK YOU FOR HELPING KEEP OUR STORIES ALIVE! Elnora Playschool Monday and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 am in the Kindergarten Room at the Elnora School. Teacher: Shelley Lawrence. For more info, call Tina 403-773-3171 Elnora Public Library: Wanda Strandquist, Library Manager Phone: 403-773-3966 Website: http://elnoralibrary.prl.ab.ca. Email:
[email protected]. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ElnoraPublicLibrary Monday 9:30 to 1:00 pm Tuesday 3:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday 9:30 to 1:00 pm Friday 3:00 to 8:00 pm.
Royal Purple meets 2nd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Rural Boys and Girls Clubs meet Thursdays behind the Elnora Library from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. If you have any ideas about how to encourage the youth of Elnora to be involved in positive activities, events or pursuits, please come and help out with your own talents. Sensible Eaters meet Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Community Health Care Centre. Call 403-773-3105 for info. The Village of Elnora Visit www.villageofelnora.com. Village Council meets 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 pm.
There is time enough for everything in the course of the day if you but do but one thing at once; but there is not time enough in the year if you will do two things at a time. - Lord Chesterfield
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Elnora FCSS District Community Worker:
[email protected]
Sheila Gongaware 403-773-3920
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Neighbourhood Place Tina Ward, Elnora Neighbourhood Place Coordinator. Hours of Operation 8am to 3pm Monday–Friday.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. If you have any questions please visit me at the Village Office, give me a phone call or pop me an email. Preschooler Fair Tons of FREE fun for parents, care givers and grandparents with children aged 0 – 6 in or around Delburne, Elnora, Lousana and Pine Lake on Friday, March 11 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Lousana Hall. There will be crafts, stories, a healthy snack and lots of FREE things to take home.
Elnora School www.elnoraschool.ca
Monday, February 22
Gr. 5-8 Swim
Tuesday, February 23
Gr. K-4 Swim
Wednesday, February 24
Gr. 5-8 Swim
Thursday, February 25
Gr. K-4 Swim
Monday, February 29
Gr. 5-8 Swim
Swimming lessons start in late February for all students in K-8. Each student will work towards increasing their skill levels at the Three Hills Pool. Thank you to the County Of Red Deer Recreation Board, Trenville Elks, and Elnora Recreation Board, for helping subsidize this very worthwhile physical education and lifelong learning opportunity. In early March, our students will be travelling to Rosebud Theatre for a live theatrical performance. I'd like to thank our Parent Council for covering the cost of each student and staff's tickets ($15.75 each) for the performance. Bussing will be covered by our profits of our silent auction at the Elnora School Christmas Concert. Mr. L. Neville
Elnora Events Cross Country Ski Club meet Sundays at 1:00 at the campground fire pit. February 24 - 27
Elnora Mixed Bonspiel
Friday, February 26
Movie Night Elnora Drop in Centre at 7PM. Featuring: Dallas Buyers Club, starring Matthew McConaughey Movie Cost: by Donation. Popcorn, pop, coffee & water: $1 each
Tuesday, March 1
The Early Childhood Development Coalition is helping to connect interested folks who are looking to enhance great outcomes for kids in our community. When everyone works together to help children reach their potential, all children will have the best start by being developmentally ready for kindergarten. Come help create the environment children Information can also be found via The Capital event c a l e n d a r a t www.threehillscapital.com or www.kals3hills.ca
The Elnora Winter Festival was wonderful—the weather was warm, the fire was hot, the hotdogs and snacks were yummy and the stage coach offered up some wonderful fun for the families that came out to enjoy this fun FREE event brought to you by Elnora FCSS and the TEENS group! Special thank you to the teens that came out to help with the event! And thank you to the museum for having your yummy bake sale. We are on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ElnoraNeighbourhoodPlace Elnora Neighbourhood Place is currently looking for interested residents of Elnora or the surrounding community to join the Elnora Neighbourhood Place Board and share with us their visions for the future of this program! Meetings are held every 6 weeks. Boys and Girls Club Wednesdays • Kids Club: Grades 1—7 from 3:30 to 5:30 at the Drop In Centre. • Keystone: 13—17 years old from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Youth Centre. Applications can be picked up at the village office or Elnora Neighbourhood Place! Interested in volunteering? Youth and Adult volunteers are needed for the Wednesday programs. For more information, contact Jillian at 403.342.6500, ex 122 or email her at
[email protected] need to thrive and succeed. Everyone welcome! 1pm at the Elnora Village Office March 1 - 5
Daytime Curling Bonspiel
Thursday, March 3
Traveling Blood Donor Clinic – It’s in you to give!!! Bus leaving the Village Office in Elnora on at 11 AM returning to Elnora approximately 3:00 PM. Cost: FREE – bring your own bag lunch.
On Wednesday, February 6, Emma Wilson gave her very enlightening presentation to the Legion members and guests of her recent trip to the Encounters with Canada in Ottawa, sponsored by the local branch. Her presentation was enjoyed by all those present. The money for supper was donated to a charity of Emma’s choice, of which the local library, museum, and food bank were recipients. I would like to thank everyone who phoned, sent flowers, and gifts and well wishes over my journey—almost over! ~ Wendy Wilhelm
Trochu Valley School Courtesy of the school staff 403-442-3872: Campus 1 and 2 are connected by an internet based phone system. Email:
[email protected] Each staff member can be contacted by their school email at:
[email protected] Web Site: http://trochuvalley.ghsd75.ca February 18 & 19
Teacher’s Convention No Classes
Friday, February 26
Jr. Jays - 3:40
Monday, February 29
Trochu Valley School Parent Council Meeting 7:00 pm TroVal Common Area. Every parent is encouraged to attend.
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Friday, February 19, 2016 Friday, March 4
Flex Friday no school
Friday, March 18
Collaborative PD Day no school
Thursday, March 24
Elementary Report Cards Senior High Ski Trip: Lake Louise Leave Tro-Val at 5:00 am, arrive at Lake Louise by 8:30 am, leave the ski hill by 5:00 pm, back at Tro-Val by 8:30 pm.
March 25 - 31
Easter Break
We would like to thank the following people and businesses for their very generous donations to our Jr. B Boys Basketball team to go towards uniforms and transportation. Laser Solutions - Carole Franke Buckeye Enterprises - Brian & Judy Buchanan Full Kurl Fabrication & Welding - Brad & Jodi Nickason Maureen Leischner Thank you for all of the donations to our Athletic Program. We are truly blessed to live in such a generous and caring community.
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ferral. Results will be mailed to you and your healthcare provider Three Hills Health Centre 1-800-667-0604
Thank you to Brad, Jodi, Mason & Dallin Nickason for their generous donation to our Forgotten Lunch Program. This program is for students who come to school without a lunch for one reason or other. We have students from K - 12 who utilize this program. We are very appreciative of the ongoing support we receive. Thanks again Nickason Family. Thank you to the Quest Theatre company for coming to our school and performing “Snow Angel” for our elementary students on Jan. 21. The show was very entertaining and educational. The students really enjoyed helping make the ‘snow.’
Trochu & District Thursday, February 25
Keeping Your Farm Secure @ 2:00 pm FREE - Drop in for coffee at the Blue Quill Restaurant - Trochu (220 Arena Avenue) Do you need tips on how to prevent theft on your farm property? Come and hear a 45 minute presentation and discussion by Constable Byrne to help you and your family secure your property. This event is sponsored by Knievel Insurance and the Blue Quill Restaurant. Any questions, contact Kneehill Adult Learning at 403-443-5556 or
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March 17 - 19
1A Girls Provincials Hosted by Trochu Valley School. Opening Ceremonies 9am, Thursday, first game at 10am. Tournament action 8:30am Friday and Saturday, with the Championship Final 7:30 Saturday night. Spectator admission fees are $25 for a weekend pass and $10 for a daily pass. Admission is free for children under 12. ASAA prohibits artificial noisemakers at provincial competitions. So, come prepared to cheer loudly and proudly for the Lady Jays!!
Immunizations
2nd & 4th Friday, 10 am-12:30, St. Mary’s Health Centre, 403-773-3636
If you are a woman aged 50 to 69, you should have a screening mammogram at least every two years. You do not require a re-
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Humble Beginnings The group picked one cookbook out of the library and made all the dessert recipes before picking another book. They usually made 2 or 3 desserts which were then served around 8:00 p.m. If one wasn’t there before 8:00, they didn’t have a chance as most of the desserts were dished up and eaten by 8:10. The group really did a great job of presenting and serving the desserts on real bone china. Of course, there was usually a chocolate dessert of some nature, which was Jayne's main reason for attending. Well, and the fact that the desserts were free and it was a great way to spend a Thursday night. Lots of local couples would attend and if by some miracle there were leftovers, then the desserts were sold for a modest price to help offset the cost of ingredients. Besides the temptation of desserts later, Monique had found some history books on printing processes in early China that Jayne was eager to read. Now there was something to dream about! ******************** “Uh huh, I see you forgot to knock off early today.” “Eeeeeeek!” Jayne was so startled she jumped and almost fell off her chair. Before she could settle her heart and breathing, Dan had walked across the floor to her. “What are you doing?” Jayne shrieked as Dan picked her up, and Steph seemed to appear from nowhere to drop her purse on her lap. “Thanks, Short Stuff. Hush up Jayne.” “Hush up! You want me to hush up!? You’re kidnapping me.” Jayne craned her neck as far as she could to see if there was anyone on the street who might be watching the little spectacle that Dan and she were providing. Her luck seemed to be holding as miracle of miracles, the street appeared to be deserted. She couldn’t see in the library window, but she dearly hoped that Monique and the patrons were in the back of the library. Otherwise, she’d never hear the end of it from Monique. Getting bodily hauled off like a sack of potatoes was not going to convince Monique that Dan didn’t have designs on her. Dan let Jayne stand on her feet as he opened the door to Smythers’ store. “Tell me Jaynelle, when was the last time you had an honest to goodness break from the newspaper?” “Earlier this year when I was helping nurse Monique back to health.” “That doesn’t count. That wasn’t a holiday. In fact, you almost ended up sick yourself from overdoing things.” “I did not” “Did too.” “Did not.” Jayne could not image how the two of them looked, nose to nose, blocking the doorway as they argued. She prayed no one else was in the store to see them. “You’re a pain.” “And you’re stubborn!” “You’re mean.” “You are too.” With that Dan and Jayne burst into laughter. It was a running joke as to which one of them was the most stubborn. “You need a change of pace. So just relax and enjoy.” “Enjoy what exactly?” Jayne watched Dan grab a shopping cart and head off to the grocery corner. “Hmmmmm…it is a gorgeous day, isn’t it.” She might as well enjoy herself since it seemed she had no choice in this kidnapping venture. As Dan headed one direction, Jayne proceeded to the stationery aisle where she picked up some paper and odds and ends before heading towards the groceries. Jayne figured she might as well get everything since her cupboards were emptier than Ol’ Mother Hubbard’s. Meeting up with Dan, she was about to put her armload in the cart when
Friday, February 19, 2016 she noticed how full it was. “What is all this?” “Steph said you are starving yourself.” “I’m not starving myself...I just don’t have any food in my fridge.” “Well, in a while, you will.” “I don’t need all this! Dan, really.” “Hush up and go look at the new books Mrs. Smythers got in today.” “That’s playing dirty, Mr. MacDonald!” Jayne half-heartedly protested as Dan turned her around and gave her a slight push forward. “Go, I’ve got this under control.” If she didn’t actually need groceries so badly, Jayne would have just walked out of the store, but she figured she might as well humour Dan. Considering all she had been deprived of materially growing up, her one real weakness was books, so Jayne restricted herself to only buying only two books a week. Thankfully for her wallet that wasn’t too often, and she had missed last week, so she felt she could splurge without guilt this time. Otherwise she borrowed books from the library which gave Monique’s weekly statistics a very healthy boost. With an eclectic reading style, Jayne was able to find more than enough new releases to pique her interest. She chose a new cookbook because someday she was sure she’d have time to cook, an adventure novel because it was more fun reading about someone else’s misadventures than living her own, a book of western art because she thought she should learn more about art as so much out there didn’t make sense to her, a book on the history of the Canadian fur trade because she thought it fascinating when she studied it in school, and a chick-lit book just for fun. There were so many more titles she could have purchased. When Jayne discovered that she could learn about whatever she wanted just by reading a book, she became a dedicated lifelong learner. Jayne was looking at a self-help book on positive affirmations and a book on Islam when Dan found her. “Why not take them both?” “Can’t. That would put me over my weekly spending limit.” “Why don’t I buy them for you and then you could also get that romance novel you are trying to hide behind the others.” “Dan! You’re not supposed to notice,” Jayne felt a blush spread across her face. “Besides, I can’t let you buy them.” “Why not? Consider them an early birthday present.” “Like three months early.” “So it will be a pre-birthday gift.” After more humming and hawing, and the flashing of Dan’s dimples, Jayne finally gave in and let Dan talk her into allowing him to buy the books for her and she’d buy the others. Laden down with her many purchases, and a full grocery cart, they headed to till. “Since we’re celebrating your pre-birthday, we should go out for supper?” There was something in Dan’s tone that made Jayne wonder what he was thinking, but she couldn’t really identify it. “We should what?” “Go out for supper. The hotel has a great special tonight.” “Really???” Jayne knew something was up as Dan wouldn’t look at her as he put the groceries up on the conveyor belt. “Dan?” “We’ll just pay for these and put the perishables away and then head next door.” Jayne tried to put her foot down when Dan insisted on paying for everything, but as he was bigger, and faster, he won. “You two are the cutest couple in town,” Mrs. Smythers reached up and patted Dan’s cheek. “Hilda told me all about the wedding preparations.” “Mrs. Smythers….” Jayne started to speak, but then Dan bumped into her. (to be continued…………) © Beth Richardson 2016
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Blaine Calkins M.P., Red Deer-Lacombe Please contact my Constituency office if you have any questions or concerns on any federally related matters, postage free, at: Bay #6A, 4612 - 50th Street, Ponoka, T4J 1S7; tel: 403-783-5530; toll free: 1-800-665-0865 or visit my web site: www.blainecalkinsmp.ca or Twitter: www.twitter.com/blainecalkinsmp Alberta Conservative Caucus disappointed in lack of support for Pipelines Blaine Calkins, MP Red Deer – Lacombe, Chair of Alberta Conservative Caucus, issued the following statement on behalf of Alberta Caucus regarding the lack of support for pipelines from the four Alberta Liberal Members of Parliament and one Alberta NDP Member of Parliament. “Earlier this week, we were proud to stand up for Albertans and vote in favour of an important project that will create jobs and reinvigorate the oil sector in my home province. We were extremely disappointed to see the members from Edmonton Centre, Edmonton Strathcona, Edmonton Mill Woods, Calgary Centre and Calgary Skyview all vote against their province’s need for Energy East,” said Calkins. The Conservative motion was as follows: That, given this time of economic uncertainty, the House: (a) recognize the importance of the energy sector to the Canadian economy and support its development in an environmentally sustainable way; (b) agree that pipelines are the safest way to transport oil; (c) acknowledge the desire for the Energy East pipeline expressed by the provincial governments of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick; and (d) express its support for the Energy East pipeline currently under consideration. “No other oil exporting country has a better track record on environmental sustainability, human rights, and social justice than Canada” said Calkins. “Every Canadian depends on the use of fossil fuels in their day to day lives, and Energy East should be a project that unites Canadians, not divide us.”
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Earl Dreeshen M.P., Red Deer-Mountain View Constituency Office: Suite 100A, 4315-55 Avenue, Red Deer 403-347-7426 (p) 1-866-211-0959 (toll free) 403-347-7423 (f)
[email protected] As result of the APPF, I believe we have enhanced cooperation among our Pacific neighbors and the three billion people living in the region. I am proud to have had the opportunity to play a role in that. Pipeline Review Measures Changes Natural Resource Industries have spent millions and in some cases billions of dollars towards what they believed was a predictable process. To change the rules on them mid-application is no less than the government operating in bad-faith. This Liberal government talks about deep and meaningful consultation. How much meaningful consultation with workers has actually taken place since the Liberals formed government? Some interest groups will oppose at any cost. Except for an outright no, there is no process that will ever satisfy the special interest groups whose goal it is to oppose any development of Canada’s natural resources. These new requirements send a terrible message to those working in our resource sector. This proposal will unnecessarily delay the processing of applications and will not in any way contribute to the growth of our economy. These additional burdens send a negative message to investors at a time when those same investors are already concerned about the investment climate in Canada, and at time when our resource sector is in dire straits. This decision just means that Justin Trudeau can deny every single pipeline proposal presented to his government. This Liberal pattern of dismissing our country's natural resource sectors is alarming and shows disregard for Canadian families who depend on the success of these sectors.
The first week of Parliament for 2016 is in the books. While we are no longer in Government, the Conservative Party has formed a strong 99 member Official Opposition that will continue to be your voice in Ottawa. Since resuming Parliament, our caucus has focused on the things that matter most to Canadians, jobs and the economy.
Lifting Sanctions on Iran Last week, the Liberals announced their intention to remove Canada’s economic sanctions against Iran and to reopen of a Canadian embassy in Tehran. The intention to end sanctions against Iran and enter into talks to re-establish diplomatic ties marks the end of Canada’s principled stand against a regime that should not be openly trusted. Given the regime’s history of directing and permitting attacks on foreign embassies and threatening ambassadors with assassination, we remain highly concerned about the safety and security of Canadian diplomats should the Liberals reopen an embassy in Tehran.
As January has come to a close, the focus of the Conservative Official Opposition has remained jobs and the economy as well as security for Canadians home and abroad. My colleagues and I spent the last week fighting for the government to understand the challenges facing Alberta and the West. The government needs to recognize that after decades of being the economic engine for the country, now is the time that we need help from our partners in Confederation. Below are a few thoughts on some of the pressing issues in Ottawa and in Central Alberta.
In addition, Conservatives remain highly skeptical about Iran’s intentions regarding its nuclear program, especially when they are continuing to develop their ballistic missile weapon regime. Iran’s past intentions on nuclear proliferation, its continuing state-sponsorship of terror and groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, coupled with its abysmal human rights record raise serious questions about the rush to end sanctions. The regime in Tehran has said many things about their nuclear program, but they need to be judged by their actions, not their words.
Asia Pacific Partnership Forum The week of January 18th I was honoured to attend the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum as a member of the Canadian Delegation. While there, I was Canada’s first speaker at the initial plenary titled “Political and Security Matters: Building the Tools of Democracy and Citizen Engagement.”
Mobile Office Update A reminder that mobile office will be in Sundre at the Greenwood Neighborhood Place on March 2. Hours are from 10-2. Either myself or my staff will be on location to gather thoughts, comments and concerns from the community on my behalf.
In Touch with MP Earl Dreeshen
I was also involved by chairing the working group dealing with a variety of resolutions from numerous countries regarding: strengthening peace and security in the Asia-Pacific regions, addressing transnational crime and human trafficking and combatting terrorism.
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Don MacIntyre, MLA Innisfail-Sylvan Lake
Ronald Orr, MLA Lacombe Ponoka
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#101 4892 46 Street Lacombe, AB T4L 2B4 Email:
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#2, 160 Hewlett Park Landing Sylvan Lake, AB Wildrose Shadow Minister for Electricity and Renewables
I look forward to meeting you!
There is nothing progressive about the rejection of reason.
Good fences make good neighbours
As you may have heard, recently a number of prominent Quebec politicians, led by Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre, came out against the proposed Energy East pipeline.
Every one of us instinctively knows about fences. We trust fences. They give us a sense of stability and predictability. Not only do they define the rules, they also tell us that the rules apply to everybody. The truth is that we need fences because we need boundaries. Civilization relies on boundaries. Like fences, they tell us where our own authority (or permission to act) stops and starts, and where the other person’s authority stops and starts. Where you have authority, your neighbour does not. And where your neighbour has authority, you do not. Boundaries are equally important—in fact essential—when it comes to governing. In Canada, there are boundaries (legal fences) between the authority of the federal government, the authority of the provincial government, and the authority of a mayor or city government. The federal government has authority over things like currency, national defense, and interprovincial transportation of resources. Provincial governments have authority over education, municipalities, and property law. Mayors and city governments have authority over sewer systems, city streets, and subdivision development. Recently, provincial governments and big city mayors have been speaking out against interprovincial pipeline construction. Many Albertans have responded by calling the whole matter of equalization into question. But the problem is bigger than equalization. According to University of Saskatchewan law professor Dwight Newman, the Supreme Court determined in 1954 that provincial governments cannot interfere with the federal government’s sole authority over interprovincial pipelines. Newman even points to legal provisions which say that provinces must make provincial Crown land available for federally approved interprovincial pipelines. He adds that the City of Burnaby’s notion that it can interfere with the federally regulated Kinder Morgan pipeline is absurd. The same applies to the mayor of Montreal. In law there is an insurmountable fence—a legal Berlin Wall—between Montreal’s mayor and any decisions about a federally regulated interprovincial pipeline. Currently, interprovincial pipeline construction is professionally and independently evaluated and approved by the National Energy Board (NEB)—an agent of the federal government that wields parliamentary authority. The NEB was created after one of the most famous parliamentary confrontations ever, known as the Great Pipeline Debate of 1956. During the Great Pipeline Debate, MPs fought over the proposed route and financing of the first TransCanada Pipeline. Parliament turned to bedlam, leading to the defeat of the liberal government of Louis St. Laurent. Recognizing that Parliament could never go through that again, Laurent's successor, John Diefenbaker, created the National Energy Board. Today, Justin Trudeau wants to change the way interprovincial pipeline construction will be approved. He wants First Nations governments to be part of the process, which makes sense. But he also wants to pull municipal governments and anti-development lobby groups more formally into the mix, seemingly eroding the integrity of the existing legal fences between mayors, provincial capitols, and the federal government. (Imagine if the construction of the CPR had been left up to big city mayors. Canada probably wouldn’t exist.) The basis of Canadian democracy and the foundation of Canada’s government is rooted in the principle that the legal fences separating the powers of various governments must be respected. When individuals seek to usurp or denigrate the rightful authority of the federal government, they’re not trampling on Alberta. They’re trampling on the integrity of the Canadian Constitution.
Basing his opposition on fear and innuendo rather than fact, Mr. Coderre is rejecting a project that stands to be of great benefit to his city, his province and our country. Not only will the Energy East pipeline create thousands of jobs across Canada, it will generate $55 billion in economic benefits, including $9.2 billion in Quebec. In addition, the proposed pipeline is a nation-building project – allowing existing and refurbished Canadian refineries to reduce imports of oil from the Middle East, Nigeria, and Angola. In opposing Energy East, Mr. Coderre is choosing to reject reason. Similar choices by other shortsighted politicians are unfairly preventing our province from full participation in the global economy. And sadly, our NDP government has failed to find their voice, defend Alberta’s energy sector and proudly advocate for getting our energy products to tidewater. The question must be asked: How did it come to this? Over the past decade a number of activist groups, often funded by foreign sources, have taken direct aim at Alberta’s leading industries. Rural communities take note: To date much of the focus has been on our energy industry, but the same strategy is now being regularly used to attack agriculture. Over time, such attacks have a cumulative effect, killing jobs and hurting the economy. What is truly disheartening is the current NDP government has an active history working with those who are against our industries in an effort to advance an ideological agenda. For example, Environment Minister Shannon Phillips recently welcomed support from Forest Ethics and Environmental Defense for the NDP’s climate change strategy. Today, Forest Ethics continues to campaign against the Trans Mountain pipeline, while Environmental Defense is opposing Energy East. It’s time for a new approach. Our Wildrose Opposition is starting with Mr. Denis Coderre, reminding him that you can’t dump eight billion litres of raw sewage into your waterways, benefit from equalization, accept foreign tankers, and then reject our pipelines. We have also called on the NDP government to hold a jobs summit here at home, by bringing together experts to hammer out the best way to protect jobs, promote our resources and ensure our long-term prosperity. Sadly, the NDP rejected our plan. Albertans demand better. Moving forward, our Wildrose Opposition will continue to stand up for Alberta’s interests.
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The Church Dinner Author Unknown A group of friends from the Cottonwood Church wanted to get together on a regular basis to socialize and play games. The lady of the house was to prepare the meal. When it came time for Bill and Jean to be the hosts, Jean wanted to outdo all the others. She decided to have mushroom-smothered steak. But mushrooms are expensive. She told her husband, "No store bought mushrooms. They are too expensive." He said, "Why don't you go down in the pasture and pick some of those mushrooms? There are plenty in the creek bed." She said, "No, some wild mushroom are poison." He said, "Well, I see varmints eating them and they're OK." So Jean decided to give it a try. She picked a bunch, washed, sliced and diced them for her smothered steak. Two priests died at the same time and met Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter said, "I'd like to get you guys in now, but our computer's down. You will have to go back to Earth for about a week, but you can't go back as priests. What'll it be?" The first priest says, "I've always wanted to be an eagle, soaring above the Rocky Mountains ." "So be it," says St. Peter, and off flies the first priest. The second priest mulls this over for a moment and asks, "Will any of this week 'count' St. Peter?" "No, I told you the computer's down, There's no way we can keep track of what you are doing." In that case" says the second priest, I've always wanted to be a stud. "So be it" says St. Peter, and the second priest disappears. A week goes by, the computer is fixed, and the Lord tells St. Peter to recall the two priests. "Will you have any trouble locating them? he asks. "The first one should be easy," says St. Peter, "He's somewhere over the Rockies, flying with the eagles. But the second one could prove to be more difficult." "Why?" asks the Lord. "He's on a snow tire, somewhere on the prairies." - author unknown
Then she went out on the back porch and gave Ol' Spot (the yard dog) a double handful. Ol' Spot ate every bite. All morning long, Jean watched Ol' Spot. The wild mushrooms didn't seem to affect him so she decided to use them. The meal was a great success, and Jean even hired a helper lady from town to help her serve. After everyone had finished, they relaxed, socialized and played cards and dominoes. About then, the helper lady came in and whispered in Jean's ear, "Mrs. Williams, Ol' Spot is dead." Jean went into hysterics. After she finally calmed down, she called the doctor and told him what had happened. The doctor said, "That's bad, but I think we can take care 0f it. I will call for an ambulance and I will be there as quickly as possible. We'll give everyone enemas and we will pump out everyone's stomach. Everything will be fine. Just keep them calm. Soon they could hear the siren as the ambulance was coming down the road. The EMT's and the doctor had their suitcases, syringes and a stomach pump. One by one, they took each person into the bathroom, gave them an enema and pumped out their stomach. The scene was not pretty. After the last one was finished, the doctor came out and said, "I think everything will be fine now," and he left. The lady helper came in and whispered to Jean, "You know, that fellow that run over Ol' Spot never even stopped."
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It Pays to Advertise
SUTTON LANDMARK REAL ESTATE Wayne Sommers 403-318-9114
A lion met a tiger as they drank beside a pool Said the tiger, “Tell me why you’re always roaring like a fool?” “That’s not foolish,” said the lion with a twinkle in his eye. “They call me King of all the beasts, it pays to advertise!” A rabbit heard them talking and ran home like a streak, He thought he’d try the lion’s plan, but all he did was squeak! A fox came to investigate and had dinner in the woods – The Moral is “Never advertise unless you’ve got the goods!” - Rulon Hillam
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Full-time permanent in home caregiver for two seniors. one with MS. 44hr per week, wage $15.75 per hr. Must have 12 months experience, high school education, speak English, valid driver’s licence, duties include some personal care, light housekeeping, preparation of some meals, household shopping and care of two small dogs. Employer located in urban south Red Deer. Applications on line to
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Fresh raw unpasteurized Honey available year-round while supplies last. Also available frozen berries. Call Cecelia, Sterling Honey 403784-2170 or 403-877-5991.
Red Deer College Perspectives Speaker Series The Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, will visit Red Deer College on March 30, 2016, as this year’s featured speaker in the public lecture series, Perspectives: Canada in the World. After gathering the personal stories and statements of more than 6,750 survivors and witnesses of the Indian Residential School experience, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has now issued its final report and 94 calls to action. Since many of these highlight the role of education in reconciliation, Red Deer College is particularly honoured to host Justice Sinclair speaking on the subject of “Reconciliation Going Forward.” Tickets on sale now at Black Knight https://tickets.blackknightinn.ca/ TheatreManager/1/login&event=0 Presented by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
ALIX 4904-50 STREET PRIME COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING c/w an attached double garage and a vacant adjacent lot (two lots). 1,840 finished sq ft plus additional finished sq ft and a second bathroom in the basement. NOW $67,500 with a $10,000 CASH REBATE for upgrades MLS CA0071549 NICE OPEN PLAN DOUBLE-WIDE MOBILE HOME with an oversized double garage c/w a separate heated shop area on a lot with tall evergreens. One block from the lake. 4716-45 Ave Alix AB $99,500 MLS CA0072309 AWARD WINNING RENEWED ENERGY EFFICIENT BUNGALOW with a covered deck, cedar fenced yard and garage with extra parking. 3012 OLSON STREET DONALDA $95,000 MLS CA0070921 FIXER UPPER ALIX 4904-47 STREET across from the school, 2BD/1BTH, large lot with garage. $99,000 MLS CA0064226. VEHICLES FOR SALE
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FOR RENT in ALIX: 2-bedroom trailer in very good condition, 5 appliances, water/sewer/garbage included. No pets. $825/month + power & gas. Call 403-348-6594. Alix Lakeside Condo Estates. Large two bedroom apartment for rent. 5 appliances (fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher). Deck. 2 paved off-street parking stalls with plug-in. On Main Street Alix. No smoking, no pets. $1000 plus utilities. $1000 security deposit. Available now. Phone 403-788-2090 MISCELLANEOUS
Tutor Available in Alix Monday evenings 6:00- :00 pm. Specializing in remedial math, reading, writing, and academic skills. Call Don 403304-5164.
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