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2017 Vol. 16, No. 06

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Beth’s Ponderings Because humans are social animals, we have a deep need to belong. Whether it is in an ethnic group, a religious organization, a particular political party, a fitness club, a gang, a preferred customer club, a social cause, or any other possible group or organization. It doesn’t really matter what the group is as long as it keeps us from feeling like we are alone, or worse, outsiders. And, usually belonging to just one group isn’t enough, and before long, the group identity becomes our sole identity. The irony is that in order to “belong” and be a member of a particular grouping of people, we have to isolate and separate ourselves from other people. Because, at the end of the day, that is the purpose of any grouping of individuals - no matter how altruistic their motives, ideals and actions to separate themselves from others in some way, to show how different they are from the mainstream, and to give its members a feeling that they are more special than non-members. As a society, we need to have cooperation between people, a pooling and sharing of resources, to enable us to accomplish more than we could possibly accomplish on our own. It is not possible to thrive as an isolated individual. But, at the extreme end, a group’s good can get overshadowed by the need to prove that its members are better than others, or that it knows the only right way to accomplish something. Usually what results is a splintering of the group into smaller groups, each vying for new members, which in turn leads to more people being excluded, which leads to more people craving to belong somehow. And when people feel desperate to join a particular group, they aren’t always thinking straight, and are very susceptible to pressure from peers, or group leaders. While it would be so easy to say that we just need to get rid of the extreme groups, that won’t solve the problem. Instead, we need to remind those around us what belonging really means. After all...“Breathing is nature's way of saying we belong here. Otherwise we wouldn't be doing it!” - Ofosu Jones-Quartly

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The Chautauqua 403-352-3837 (cell) Box 261 Mirror, AB T0B 3C0

Letter to the Editor Oil Companies—not taxpayers—should pay to clean up old oil wells Reading the news, it’s looking more likely that the government is going to be using taxpayer money to clean up old Alberta oil wells. So, oil companies pump out huge profits and then leave the mess for the taxpayer to clean up? What other industries or businesses are allowed to do this? None. Alberta’s Orphan Well Fund is funded by oil companies—as it should be. Bailing out the Fund means oil companies do not have to fully finance their cleanup Fund. The new government plan—as hinted at by the Premier and federal officials this week—amounts to a taxpayer subsidy to oil companies. All of this is occurring when Alberta is the only place in North America with no time limits for companies to cleanup inactive wells. Estimates of the number of inactive wells in Alberta—that taxpayers could end up paying to cleanup—range from 80,000 to 200,000 wells. The absence of timelines for cleaning up wells is one of the main reasons that Alberta has such a big orphan well problem to begin with. If the government is going to subsidize these companies, then at least it needs to impose timelines for the companies to clean up the thousands of inactive wells before they become orphaned. To do anything less is just wrong and will prolong Alberta’s growing problem of orphan wells. Keith Wilson, Wilson Law Office http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/ energy-and-resources/federal-help-for-albertas-orphan-oil-wells-maybe-on-the-way/article34230271/

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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]. Alix Book Club meets the last Thursday of the month, 7 pm at the Alix Public Library. Everyone welcome. Alix Walking Club (free) every Thursday 9:30 - 10:30 am at Alix Community Hall. Everyone welcome ~ Come in from the cold weather and still get your exercise in. Alix Hotel Meat Draws every Friday. Tickets available from 6:00 8:00 pm. All proceeds to Alix Figure Skating Club. Free Public Skate at Alix Arena Fridays 3:30 - 4:45 pm Sundays noon - 1:00 pm Free Shinny at Alix Arena

Fridays

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Friday, March 17

Ramona Gartner

Saturday, March 18

Michele Guevremont

Sunday, March 19

Pancake Breakfast 9 - noon ACH

Tuesday, March 21

Nancy Cannon

Wednesday, March 22

Road Testing all classes at Western Financial

Thursday, March 23

Murray Menage

Tuesday, March 28

Green Box Recycling Pick Up

Wednesday, March 29

Deanna (Lyle) Patko

Sunday, April 2

Raye Meyn Pancake Breakfast 9 - noon Drop In

Wednesday, April 5

Road Testing all classes at Western Financial Council meets

Friday, April 7

Clarence Verveda

Tuesday, April 11

Green Box Recycling Pick Up

Thursday, April 13

Lions Club meeting

Saturday, April 15

Chris Schultz

Sunday, April 16

Jonathan Verveda Pancake Breakfast 9 - noon ACH

Wednesday, April 19

Road Testing all classes at Western Financial Council meets

Saturday, April 22

Sid Morris

Sunday, April 23

Michael Verveda

Monday, April 24

Scott Sutley Martin Brayford

Tuesday, April 25

Green Box Recycling Pick Up

Friday, April 28

Curtis Stauffer

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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., Sat. 11:00 - 5:00 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 Deb 403-350-8548 Alix Figure Skating Club Marcy Henry 403-391-3111 Alix Fire Department Darren Hiron 403-505-3215 Alix Food Bank Glenna Carlson 403-350-4079 Jill Hillman 403-588-5199 Alix Girl Guide Groups Gale Richardson 403-788-3835 Alix Lions Club Curt Peterson 403-747-2584 Alix MAC School 403-747-2778 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 Chelsie Currier 403-747-2221 403-318-4520 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 Janene Anderson 403-747-2221 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

Ripley Community School The Ripley School would like to let you know that the school house is available for rent for one day events or weekend use. School is equipped with kitchen and bathroom. For more info and prices, give Brenda Barritt a call at 403-742-9827.

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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 [email protected] http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca www.facebook.com/alixlibrary

Library Manager: Terry Holdstock

LIBRARY HOURS TUES: 10:00 - 4:00 pm THURS: 2:00 - 8:00 pm SAT: 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Tax season is around the corner and once again I will be doing taxes for low-income persons. Please make an appointment.

Community Services Department Seniors Assistance

Gov’t forms, Income Tax, Lifeline

Community Programming

Volunteer Supports, Event Coordination, School and Community programs support via Coordination and/or funding.

Volunteer Non Profit Support

Volunteer program

Emergency Social Services

Reception Center Coordination for declared disasters

Child and Youth Services

Preschool, Moms and Tots, Babysitting Course, Home Alone Course

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The Alix Library has free public wireless internet access! There is a fee for printouts.

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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.

Information and Referral

Data base for a variety of social programs and resources and referrals.

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BOOK SALE all year long. Purchase titles for a donation.

Family Assistance

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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.

Coats For Kids, Santa Anonymous, Tools For School, Collective Kitchens

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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.

These are the many services we provide to Alix and Area. If you wish to access these services please phone ahead and make an appointment. Sometimes I need to be out of the office for various reasons so in order to make sure I am in my office a phone call is a good idea. We are always looking for volunteers. Call Glenna Carlson for more information and to answer any questions you may have.

Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 - 3:00 pm 403-747-2031 Fax 403 747 2036 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 Any suggestions for the Lasting Legacy or concerns can be made to Home Hardware or individual members. Thank you. 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 followed by meeting at 7:00. No meetings during July and August. We welcome guests at any meeting, call Curt Peterson 403-747-2584. Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

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Your local Pharmacists

From “The Hartle Story” Donald Campbell Hartle (1839 – 1911) and his niece Adeline Hartle with a group of persons from North Dakota came to the Canadian west in 1900. He homesteaded on the SW-16-40-24-4 in the Westling district. They built a log house with a sod roof for their new home and log and sod outbuildings. Norman Meadows, one of the group, who had travelled … from North Dakota, broke up this virgin land with a steam breaker. Donald also used a breaking plow with horses. When spring came, grain was sowed by hand and cut in the fall with a six-foot Deering binder. A well had also been dug and a rope and pail used to obtain water… Adeline Hartle died in 1909, the first of the family to be buried in the Saron Lutheran cemetery. Donald Hartle then wrote to another niece in Ontario and Etta Emma Hartle and her husband George Alfred Hartle came west to live with him. They arrived in Lacombe on September 9,1909 with their three children Albert William, Gladys Muriel and John and rode by wagon a distance of almost twenty miles to the farm. The house had to be enlarged so the sod roof was removed and an upstairs room was added….[I]n 1911 both Donald Hartle and little John passed away. Another baby Donald Michael was born in 1912 and a baby girl Marjorie Carolyn was born in 1916. Again the grim reaper entered the home and the mother, Mrs. George Hartle died in 1917. George stayed on the farm and raised his four children with help the first year from his sister-in-law Mrs. Sarah Caroline Dean. After she left to go nursing, Gladys though still in her teens, took over as housekeeper for her dad and mothered the younger children until in 1926 she married Frank Russel May of the Chigwell district. Later Mrs. Dean came again and helped, till she later in 1935 opened a café in Clive. Gladys and Russel May lived on their farm in the Chigwell district until 1953, when they sold out and moved to Edmonton.

Trish Verveda: Compression stocking fitter Licensed to administer injections Medication Reviews Tracey Billson: Chartered Herbalist Licensed to administer injections Medication Reviews Jasnit Dhindsa: Licensed to administer injections Medication Reviews

Railway Avenue Railway Avenue 403-747-2405/391-6775

Alix Fire Department Submitted by Jill Hillman Alix Fire Department is a group of volunteers that strive to support the Village of Alix and surrounding area in their greatest times of need. Contact Chief Darren Hiron 403 505 3215

Excerpted from Pioneers and Progress, Alix Clive Historical Club, 1973

Alix Food Bank If you need assistance please call: Glenna

403-350-4079 or

Jill

403-588-5199.

Thank You... The Friends of the Alix Public Library had a Bake Sale February 25th. We would like to thank the following people for their delicious donations: Terry Holdstock, Amie Saunders, Cat Perry, Diane Klassen, Jean McDermand, Jody Widmann, Sheila Sandul, Pam Hiron, Elaine Meehan, Ingrid Volmers-Clarke, Michele Guevremont, Anniemae Cummer, Lisa Kinsella, and Nicole Duffin. We raised over $250.00 for the Alix Public Library! As well, thank you to everyone who came and purchased baking from us! Alix FCSS and Alix Food Bank would like to thank everyone for supporting us by buying ring draw tickets. We raised $1,100 to put towards future community programs!

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Alix MAC School submitted by the staff of Alix MAC School School News Want to find out more about what's happening at Alix MAC? 1. Check out our webpage - www.alix.wolfcreek.ab.ca 2. Follow us on Twitter Our boys and girls basketball teams both celebrated success on the court. The Junior High Boys won bronze at the Lacombe Tournament and the Junior High Girls won gold at the Clive Tournament. This week both teams will be in action; the girls will be in Lacombe looking for an opportunity to advance to CWAJHAA and the Boys will be competing in their year end tournament this weekend. Go Mustangs!!! Alix MAC is proud to announce that we are be reviving our Drama Club!! This group of entertaining students will be working over the next few months to prepare for a FULL production. We are looking forward to seeing these young actors make their debut later this spring. On February 17th, Alix School Council, Alix Minor Hockey, and Alix MAC hosted our 2nd Annual Hockey Night in Alix. It was a great night with all participants and fans enjoying an opportunity to interact outside of the school setting. It is always amazing to see the community come together and celebrate. Thank you to everyone that helped out and attended. D.A.R.E Grad was held on February 28th to celebrate the accomplishments of our grade 6 class. There was a packed house to see our students receive their certificates. With March comes spring fever and nice weather. To celebrate this, we have started our Elementary Swimming Lessons. The grade 2, 3, and 5s will be participating on Tuesdays and grades 1 and 4 on Thursdays. We would like to thank FAMS for their continued support of this lifelong skill; it is great to know that all of our students will have the opportunity to learn to swim and enjoy the great outdoors. Our Junior/Senior High Physical Education classes hit the road this month; travelling to Burman University to put their skills to the test. Students had an opportunity Swim, Bowl, and Hike. On March 6 our grade 7 and 8s made the trip and on March 8 the 9-12s. Yours in learning, Mr. Quance

were covered by the Band Society.  Tuesday, April 11: Foothills Brass is coming to perform for our school and community from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Parents and community members are welcome to attend and we look forward to a fabulous hour of entertaining and informative music.  Wednesday, May 3: The Band Society is hosting our annual Fine Arts Gala at 7:30 p.m. with Flat Iron Jazz as our guest performers. The Recorder, Beginner, Junior and Senior Concert Bands along with student art work will be showcased during a wonderful evening celebrating fine arts here at Alix MAC! Tickets are just $5.00 each (performers free) and there will be a 50/50 draw and light refreshments served. Everyone welcome!! Thank you for your continued support of fine arts! Mrs. JoAnne Henry - Band Director

Bottle Drive The Grade 6 class is collecting bottles to help subsidize the costs for Grade 6 Camp. All money collected through the bottles we collect will be put directly to the tuition for each student attending Grade 6 Camp. We will attend Camp Evergreen, near Sundre. At the Camp the students will interact with students from two other Wolf Creek Schools while participating in a variety of tasks that are both challenging and empowering. Some of the highlighted activities include: a climbing wall, a high ropes course complete with a zip line, and a low ropes course built among the trees. They will get to experience horseback riding, canoeing and exploring Mother Nature’s gifts through orienteering and pond study. The three days and two nights away are filled with learning, both about their world and themselves. If you are willing to donate some of your bottles to this very good cause please contact the school 403 747 2778 to arrange for us to pick them up or for you to drop them off. We appreciate any donation that you can make. The learning that takes place at Camp is invaluable and well worth the time and effort. Thank you in advance for supporting this valuable hands on, experiential learning opportunity that takes kids out of the classroom, out of their comfort zone to LEARN. The Grade 6 Class and Mrs. Stoupe-Trigg BAND NOTES 

The band program has a busy spring with the following events: Thursday, March 2: Beginner, Junior and Senior Bands were at the Red Deer College Performing Arts Centre to listen to "Thursday Live.” The RDC music students performed a variety of musical genres for our enjoyment. Our ticket price and transportation costs

Red Deer author Theresa “Corky” Larsen Jonasson visited the school the beginning of February.

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Village of Alix Council Minutes Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village of Alix Council Chambers. Present:

Mayor Arlene Nelson, Councillors Rob Fehr, Curt Peterson, Gordon Christensen and Jody Widmann

Also Present:

Troy Jenkins, Chief Administrative Officer Tanya Meston, Director of Corporate Services

Call to Order:

Mayor Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Administration Reports: Correspondence:

None a) Minister of Municipal Affairs – Modernized Municipal Government Act (Bill 21), First Round of Draft Regulations b) Alberta Municipal Affairs – Letter to Local Government Administration Association – Viability Review c) Chamber of Commerce Minutes – Councillor Widmann

Resolution #035/17: Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council accept Correspondence Items (a) through (c) for information. CARRIED

Amendments/Deletions to Agenda: Mayor Nelson called for amendments to the agenda.

In-Camera:

Approval of Agenda:

Resolution #036/17: Moved by Councillor Peterson that the Village of Alix Council go “In Camera” at 7:38 P.M. CARRIED

Resolution #032/17: Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council accept the agenda with the following amendments: Add:

a) Land Issue – Lot 23, Block 3, Plan XXX Councillor Peterson left the meeting at 7:39 P.M. Councillor Peterson rejoined the meeting at 8:11 P.M.

Delegations: a) Sgt. Holliday – R.C.M.P. Correspondence and Information: c) Chamber of Commerce Minutes In Camera: b) Land Sale c) Legal CARRIED

b) Land Sale c) Legal d) Personnel – Chief Administrative Officer Tanya Meston left from the meeting at 8:35 P.M.

Minutes:

a) Regular Meeting – February 1, 2017 Tanya Meston rejoined the meeting at 8:43 P.M.

Resolution #033/17: Moved by Councillor Peterson that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, be accepted as presented. CARRIED Delegation:

Resolution #037/17: Moved by Councillor Peterson that the Village of Alix Council come “Out of Camera” at 8:58 P.M. CARRIED

a) Sgt. Holliday – R.C.M.P Sgt. Holliday of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police entered the meeting at 7:02 P.M. Sgt. Holliday retired from the meeting at 7:13 P.M.

Councillor Peterson left the meeting at 8:58 P.M. Resolution #038/17: Moved by Councillor Widmann that the Village of Alix Council direct Administration to advertise Lot 23, Block 3, Plan XXX for lease as stipulated by the Chief Administrative Officer. CARRIED

b) Amy Saunders – Dog Park Proposal Ms. Amy Saunders entered the meeting at 7:15 P.M. Ms. Saunders retired from the meeting at 7:22 P.M. Bylaws:

a) Parkland Community Planning Services (P.C.P.S.) – Services Agreement 2017 - 2020

Resolution #034/17: Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council approve the Parkland Community Planning Services Agreement for the 2017 – 2020 term. CARRIED Financial Reports:

Resolution #039/17: Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council rescind Resolution #038/17 as presented. CARRIED

None

Unfinished Business: New Business:

Councillor Peterson rejoined the meeting at 8:59 P.M. Councillor Peterson left the meeting at 9:00 P.M.

None

Committee Reports: None

Resolution #040/17: Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council direct Administration to advertise Lot 23, Block 3, Plan XXX for lease with terms as stipulated by the Chief Administrative Officer. CARRIED Councillor Peterson rejoined the meeting at 9:03 P.M. Adjournment: Resolution #041/17: Moved by Councillor Fehr that this Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council be adjourned at 9:04 P.M. CARRIED

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Events in Tees Tees 50+ meet Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 pm at the Tees Hall. Contact Evelyn Lubbers 403-782-5080 Tees Agricultural meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month 8 pm Tees Hall. President Cody Meston 403-747-2928 For bookings of the Tees Hall, Annex or Rodeo Grounds call Carol Fletcher 403 350 0881 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.

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Sargent District Call George 403 784 3654 or Marie 403 784 3444 for information

Haynes Happenings Hall Rentals - call Mike 403-391-3546 Haynes Community Church Service & Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Mac Parker 403-302-0885.

Nebraska Neighbors The Nebraska Hall is a single level, fully accessible facility available for use. For rental information, please contact Linda at 403-784-2756.

Clive School Courtesy of the Clive School newsletter Thursday, March 23

Wolf Creek Bonspiel

March 25 - April 2

Spring Break

Monday, April 3

School Resumes

Thursday, April 6

Student Recognition Assembly

Friday, April 7

Staff Collaboration day no school for students

April 14 & April 17

Good Friday & Easter Monday Holiday

Thursday, April 27

Celebration of Learning Grades K-9 5:15 - 7:30 PM

Friday, April 28

Staff Collaboration day no school for students

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Friday, March 17, 2017

Clive Coming Events Friday, March 24

Clive FunFest Planning Meeting It’s time to start planning for our annual community extravaganza!! We’d love to hear your ideas and get your help to ensure Clive Fun-Fest 2017 continues to delight. The first planning meeting is at 12:00 pm at the Village Office. All interested individuals, businesses and organizations are invited to take part. Contact the office at 403-784-3366 or email [email protected] for further information. Free Friday Movie Clive Community Hall 3:30pm - “Moana” (PG) Sponsors: Friends of the Library, Clive Lions, Chatelaine Club, Clive Community Hall, 815 Mechanical, Clive Public Library & Elite Treasure Chest.

Monday, March 27

CLIVE BIRDING CLUB: Special speaker. Colin Hill, Computer Department Director at Burman University in Lacombe, is an avid bird watcher. He is also experienced in working with the “ebird” web site for ‘Birders!’ He will be sharing his knowledge and experience in years of bird watching in many areas. He is a regular contributor to the excellent “Ebird” web site, too. Come with your questions and learn all you can! Come, see and hear at 7 pm, at the Clive ACS Center at 4903, 50 Ave., just behind the Rooster’s Sports Bar.

May 5, 6 &7

Clive Country Gospel Music Weekend

Thursday, May 11

Library Board Meeting 7PM

June 16-18

Clive FunFest

Clive News Courtesy of the Valley Spotlight Staff We would like to send out our sincere thanks to all of our family and friends for attending our 60th anniversary in Lacombe at the Kozy Korner. We would also like to thank Bev's Catering and her crew for the good meal. You all helped to make it a very special day. Albert & Audrey Robertson Low and moderate income individuals or families are eligible to have their taxes done free of charge by Lacombe FCSS Volunteers. Volunteers are trained by CRA to complete basic income tax and benefit return. If you are interested please phone 403-782-6637 to make an appointment. East Lacombe 4-H Beef Club is currently having a bottle drive. If you have bottles that you would like to donate to the club please give Julie, Michael or Erik Sharp a call at 403-885-5428 or email [email protected] to make arrangements for pickup. The Clive Atom Hockey Team is in provincials!! Atom provincials will be played in Delburne from March 16 to 19; perhaps you might go and cheer on our Clive team! The Novice and Atom hockey teams are in league play-offs. They played March 4 and 5, and on March 11 and 12. If you would like to learn more about how our Clive hockey teams are

The Chautauqua A9 doing or where they are playing, you may check on-line at http:// cliveminorhockey.ca/ . For example, did you know Joe Bouvier won the Hockey Alberta Coach of the Month in January 2017! The Elite Treasure Chest now has Spring Cash Raffle tickets on sale. First prize is $1500 so get your tickets now! You can buy tickets at the thrift shoppe, ATB, Clive Village Foods, Roosters, and the Clive Hotel. Thank you to these businesses for helping us out! We have some ‘new’ furniture in the store. As well as many more household items and kids’ clothing were added. Keep checking in as stock is always changing! We Need You! Community members of Clive are organizing a Clive Citizens On Patrol Society and are looking for volunteers to help keep this community safe by helping patrol our village. The main goal of C.O.P. is to act as the extended eyes and ears of our local law enforcement agencies. If you are concerned about the safety of Clive, please become a volunteer for Clive Citizens On Patrol. Currently, we are also looking for board members for the society. If you have any interest in being a member or volunteer please contact Susan Russell at 403-7842424. T.O.P.S “Take off pounds sensibility”! This is an affordable plan costing only .42 cents a day to a new healthy life style. T.O.P.S. meets every Thursday morning at the Christian Fellowship Church. Weigh in from 8:45 to 9:15am, followed by a short business meeting, then an informative program that will assist you in achieving a new healthy life style! Meeting adjourns at 10:30am. Group support is a key to successful weight loss; commitment to weekly meetings leads to being educated on ways to achieve your healthy life style. Visitors always welcome! Call Dot at 403-784-2286 Cathy 403-747-2135 Clive Memorial Curling Club 2016-17 The Clive Curling Club invites all interested curlers to join our club. Membership dues are $125/league season.  Men's league plays Monday evenings 7:30 pm  Mixed league is Tuesday evenings 7:30 pm Organize your own bonspiel. We have 3 sheets available for rent, to March. Contacts: President, Russell Wildeman 403-470-8528 Icemaker & bookings, Kelly Giles 403-318-7721 Volunteers Needed at your local library Can you help? We are in need of people to help with our programs that help enrich the lives of our patrons and the Clive Community. “The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others!” Are you dealing with a family crisis, job loss, financial difficulties, a personal loss or other related individual or family matters? Confidential and free assistance is available through the new Community Outreach Program. Services include but are not limited to advocacy, referrals, accessing community resources, community networking, social and life skill development, and goal setting. Outreach services are intended to help reduce barriers and increase independence and quality of life of individuals and families accessing services. A Registered Social Worker is available 1 day a week in Clive – every Wednesday from 9am to 4pm. Appointments and/or intake applications can be made, in confidence, by contacting Clive FCSS at 403-754-5695. THIS IS A FREE AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE! Sidewalk Clearing – Your Responsibility Residents are reminded that they are responsible for clearing the sidewalks adjacent to their property within 48 hours of a snowfall. Residents who fail to clear their sidewalks will be ticketed and charged the costs associated with the removal of snow and ice from their sidewalk. Thank you in advance for keeping Clive’s sidewalks safe for pedestrians. Clive Fire Department – Looking for Volunteers Do you have a desire to help people and give back to the community?

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Friday, March 17, 2017 Library programs:  Free Movie Friday: One Friday a month. A FREE MOVIE at the Clive Community Hall. Concession on site.  After School Arts and Crafts: Thursday 3:10-4:10 pm.  Adult Coloring Club: Every Wednesday from 3-5.  Crafter Chatters: Every Wednesday 1-3 pm.  Game Lovers Wanted: Every Tuesday 3-5 pm.  Books &Bootie Reading Rewards: Everyday day for anyone under the age of 17.

Block Parents contact Wanda Wagner at 403-318-0425. Chatelaine Club (Westling) meets 3rd Tues. - 7:30pm Westling Hall Jill Jeglum 403-784-3217. Clive Adventist Community Services Centre 4903-50th Avenue, For more information contact Darlene Reimche Phone: 403-784-2283 Email: [email protected] Clive Ag Society meets 3rd Thursday, Clive Arena. President: Cory Grose 403-784-3910. Clive Baptist Church Pastor Jamie Veitch 403-848-0665 Pastor Ricky Williams 403-877-6469 Sunday School for Kids and Adults 10 am Sunday Morning Worship Service 11 am Wednesday Youth Drop in at church. Ages 12 & up. 3pm to 5pm Jr. World Changers: Grade 3-6. Thursday Nights 6:30pm-8:00pm Youth Group Ages 12 & up. Friday Nights at 7pm Office Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 8:30am to 2:30 pm Phone: 403-784-3335 Email: [email protected] See our Website for Full Details: www.clivebaptist.ca Clive Christian Fellowship for Sunday School times and information contact Pastor Gordon Rowland at 403-784-3172.

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. Clive Skating Club Contact [email protected] Clive/Tees Neighbourhood Place Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Phone 403-754-5695 Clive United Church worship service at 10:00 am. 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. Community Sign (Hwy 12) to add an event contact Michelle at ATB

Clive Community Choir welcomes all interested in the joy of singing. Practices are Wednesday evenings at 7 pm. For more information contact Lyle Pregitzer at 403-784-0009.

Elite Treasure Chest (Thrift Store) Hours: Tuesdays - Thursday 10-12 and 2-5 pm Fridays 10-12 pm

Clive Community Hall contact Bev Krochak 403-784-3964. Clive Curling Club Russell Wildeman 403-470-8528 Clive and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Coordinator – Wanda Wagner. Office phone: 403-754-5695 email: [email protected]. Clive Food Bank at the FCSS office from Monday – Thursday 9-4. 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 newly renovated 50's Diner in the front lobby. Also home to Susan's Pizza 403-784-3334. The Diner offers pizzas and burgers and is open 11am to 8pm every day. Clive Lions Club meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month – 7:30pm at the Clive Community Hall. Wayne Rodney 403-783-2795 Clive Meeting Room to book call David Jones 403-597-7455 Clive Minor Hockey Ryan Ronald 403-318-5983 First time players receive 50% off regular rate. To register visit http:// cliveminorhockey.com/ or email [email protected] for more information. Clive Public Library (Located at 5107-50th Street) 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

Klassic Kennels is providing Animal Control Services to the Village of Clive. 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 . 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 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. Westling Hall Lisa Bierens 403-784-2574

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Friday, March 17, 2017

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Village of Clive Council Minutes for updating the Cemetery Bylaw;  Allowing polypropylene burial receptacles  Allowing multiple burials per plot o Maximum of two caskets per plot o Maximum of three cremains per plot o Maximum combination of four remains per plot  Requiring a Monument permit prior to placement of a Monument or Marker  Including maintenance guidelines o Loose Grave Decorations, artificial flowers, and wilted fresh cut flowers will be removed during regular Cemetery Maintenance o Planted shrubs, trees or flowers that are not maintained by the next of kin may be removed by Village staff

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Clive Province of Alberta, held on February 27, 2017 In the Village Office at 6:00 p.m. Present:

Mayor Gillard, Councillors Henry and Graden, and CAO Kenney

Also Present:

Director of Clive’s Emergency Management, L. Dupuis

Absent:

Councillors Wieler and Krochak

Meeting to Order:

Mayor Gillard called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

Agenda: RC-17-048:

Minutes: RC-17-049:

CAO Report: RC-17-050:

Appointment: Director of Clive’s Emergency Management:

Exit Meeting:

Moved by Councillor Graden to approve the agenda as presented. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved by Councillor Henry to approve the minutes of the Feb 13, 2017 Regular Council Meeting as presented. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved by Councillor Graden to accept the CAO report for information. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-

L. Dupuis reported on the recent Emergency Management meetings she had attended; AEMA Stakeholder Summit in Edmonton on November 21-22, 2016, AEMA’s Regional Workshop in Red Deer on January 24, 2017, and Lacombe Regional Emergency Management Agency’s meeting in Blackfalds on February 22, 2017.

Round Table:

Adjournment: RC-17-055:

Moved by Mayor Gillard to authorize Councillor Krochak to attend the RCMP Annual Performance Priority Meeting in Blackfalds on March 7th. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-

Mayor Gillard recessed the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

Meeting Reconvened: Mayor Gillard reconvened the meeting at 7:25 p.m. with all those previously in attendance. Cemetery Bylaw Update:

Board Reports:

Moved by Councillor Wieler to approve the Accounts Payables in the amount of $48,698.08 cheques number 14299 through 14317 inclusive. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYCouncillor Krochak’s report was submitted. No additional Board reports. Moved by Councillor Henry that the in-office correspondence as listed on the agenda be received and filed. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYCouncil discussed the following items on an informal basis;  Enhance Energy’s open house on March 7  Citizen’s On Patrol (COP) Initiative

L. Dupuis exited the meeting at 7:08 pm.

Lending Cupboard Information Session: RC-17-052: Moved by Councillor Henry to accept the Lending Cupboards invitation to their Community Needs Assessment Finding session for information. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMeeting Recessed:

Accounts Payable: RC-17-053:

Correspondence: RC-17-054:

New Business: RCMP Meeting in Blackfalds: RC-17-051:

Lacombe County Peace Officer Services Agreement: Council reviewed the draft Peace Officer Services Agreement and provided comments to be included in the final contract.

Council provided input on the following changes

Moved by Mayor Gillard to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-

What I now know is that goofing off is actually critical to my journey in this life. - Cheryl Richardson

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Mirror Community Saturday, April 22

Mirror Library Spring Market at the Community Hall from 10:00 - 2:00 pm. Tables are $10. Lunch available. For tables, please phone 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 . ___________________

Mirror Playgroup meets Mondays from 9:30-11:30 at the Living Truth Christian School

Friday, March 17, 2017

News from the Friends of the Mirror Library Society Submitted by Laura Graham The best way to contact Mirror Library is either to visit on a Wednesday afternoon or send an email to [email protected] Join us Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm Your Pages to the World email: [email protected]

Living Truth Christian School Submitted by Laurie Jefferies

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.  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.

The Thrift store is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10am - 4 pm President: Richard Pigeon 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

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 at this time, will be practicing with the Alix Fire Department the first three Thursdays of each month. For more information, or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Mike 403-357-8239 or 403-788-3778 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 Legion: 403-788-2222 Fax: 403-788-2225

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Friday, March 17, 2017

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Going boldly where you haven’t gone before by Rev. Robin King If I asked you “does the season of Lent have a geography?” you might say, “sure, it’s the wilderness.” Of course, that makes sense because the story that begins Lent and inspires our journey through its forty days is about Jesus being “led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Matt. 4:1). But think about that for a minute. Imagine Jesus going into the wilderness. What does that look like? An arid, barren desert, probably, hot and dusty, with the sun beating down on a solitary figure walking away from you. Perfectly reasonable, I guess, given the part of the world where Jesus lived. It’s all barren desert in the Middle East, right? Is it, really? I don’t know, I’ve never been there. It sure seems to be, in the movies and on the news. But I don’t know for sure and I wonder how relevant that is to me. To me, a wilderness could just as easily be in northern Alberta or southern Saskatchewan, it could be north of the Arctic Circle or the parking lot at West Edmonton Mall when the mall’s closed. A wilderness doesn’t have to be a barren wasteland (except that last one), it could be a place of great beauty. In fact, it seems like the best way to describe a natural wilderness is to say that it’s been undisturbed by human activity. That might make it a very attractive place for us to go, wouldn’t it? There would be things to see that we hadn’t seen before, perhaps, beautiful and interesting things that we would wonder at. There’d be opportunities to do things we’d not done before, things that might challenge us as well as comfort us, things that might lead us to discover new things about the world and about ourselves. That doesn’t sound much like the Lenten wilderness we’re familiar with, does it? We know it as a dark place, the devil’s there and there’s temptations and we’re supposed to fast, giving up things we enjoy. That doesn’t sound very inviting. I’m not sure that I’d want to go there unless I had a very good reason.

inspired Jesus with those same words Jesus will use so often in his ministry: don’t be afraid. He went with the Spirit, as we all can. You can go in fear or in curiosity, looking for problems or opportunities, hurt or joy, despair or hope, doubt or faith. You can engage what you find with hate or love. Go with love and go boldly. If you’d like to keep an old tradition and give up something for Lent, how about giving up fear?

That’s why I’d like to reframe Lent, though. There is a good reason to go there, to go into the wilderness. In each of the gospel accounts, Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan River, he goes into the wilderness and then begins his ministry. I think Jesus went into the wilderness for the same reason we might: to discover. He went to learn about himself, to consider opportunities, as well as temptations, and how he might handle them, to wonder about how he might proceed with his life and, most importantly, to boldly go where he hadn’t gone before. Yeah, I stole that from Star Trek, but it’s nonetheless true here - and for us - also. Jesus, Matthew says, was led by the Spirit. I bet the Spirit

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A14 The Chautauqua 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

Friday, March 17, 2017

Bashaw Lutheran Parish: Zion’s Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m. Bible Study on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. St. Peter’s 1st and 3rd Sunday Services at 11:00 a.m. Contact: Jean @ 780-372-4112 or Leanne @ 403784-3437 Bashaw Medical Clinic Call 780-372-3740 Bashaw Meadows Volunteers needed for a variety of positions: Contact 780-372-2056 for more information. Bashaw RCMP Victim Services Bethany Simpson 780-372-3793. Bashaw Skating Club contact Prudence Harris 780-372-2013. 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 Youth Centre open Tues - Fri 3 - 7 pm. Phone 780-372-4048.

Bashaw Bus Society Shuttle Tuesday in town service. Camrose service: Thursdays only. To book call 780 372-3631. Charter available

Bethany Lifeline call 780-372-4074.

Bashaw Community Church 10:00 am Sunday Service Bible Study Tuesday evenings at 7 pm. Contact: 780-372-3581.

Fire Department meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the Fire Hall. Contact Chief Mike Andriatz, Deputy Chief Jordan Lee, Town Office.

Bashaw Daycare Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 6 pm. 780-372-4074.

4H Beef Club meets 1st Monday at 7:00 pm. Call Karen 780-877-2598.

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]

Happy Gang Seniors Centre Sundays Canasta 1:30 p.m (except holidays) Mondays Hula 10:30 a.m. 500 - 1 p.m. Ukulele - 5 p.m. Wednesdays Regular meeting - first Wednesday of the month Thursdays Cribbage - 1 p.m. Fridays Floor Curling - 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!

Bashaw & District Food Bank 780-372-4074 Bashaw & District Preschool 780-372-4074. 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 4H Beef Club Anyone ages 6-21 welcome. Contact Christy Van De Voorde 780-608-6197.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Catholic Church Mass Time Bashaw Mass times: Weekend Mass 6pm Saturdays except 1st Sunday of month 9am. For all Mass times call 403-742-2047 Ionic Fitness Centre (Co-Ed Gym) 780-372-2030.

Bashaw 4H Canine Club contact Zoe Kisling 780-781-7747 Bashaw Historical Society meeting the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Lutheran Church. Contact Pam at 780 372- 2031.

Majestic Theatre meeting 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Musical Jam sessions 1st Sunday of each month from 1 - 4 pm. Meals on Wheels 780-372-4074. Frozen meals for $7.00/meal.

Bashaw Home Support Program Routine housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry. For more information call BDSS at 780-372-4074. Bashaw Legion Wednesdays Friday

Neighborhood Newcomers please call BDSS at 780-372-4074 Royal Purple Meeting 2nd Monday 7:30 pm

Bingo Community Darts

7:30 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. Lego Mindstorm Robotics available to play at the library 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.

TOPS Tuesday at 10 am at United Church. Louise Hogg 780-372-3776. Town of Bashaw Council Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday at 5 pm. www.townofbashaw.com United Church 10:30 am Sunday Service with Sunday School. Labyrinth available. Phone: 780-372-3891. Email: [email protected] Website: www.bmunitedchurch.com Women’s Institute meetings 1st Wednesday of the months: April, May, September & November at 1:30pm at the Community Centre.

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Friday, March 17, 2017

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Town of Bashaw Approved Council Minutes REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017 – 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Attendance:

Mayor Penny Shantz, Deputy Mayor Rosella Peterman, Councillor Bryan Gust, Councillor Darren Pearson, Councillor Lynn Schultz Chief Administrative Officer: Theresa Fuller Public Works Foreman: Murray Holroyd Recording Secretary: Kathy Berry Press in Attendance: Lisa Joy (exited 6:17 p.m.) 1) CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Shantz at 5:00 p.m. 2) PUBLIC HEARING – None 3) ADDITIONS & AGENDA APPROVAL of February 17, 2017. MOVED by Councillor Pearson to accept the agenda of February 17, 2017 as presented. MOTION #022-2017 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4) MINUTES 4.1 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of January 26, 2017. MOVED by Councillor Schultz to approve the Minutes of January 26, 2017 as presented. MOTION #023-2017 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5) DELEGATIONS 5.1 Bashaw Library – Terri Brown-Gust, Maypu Mann and Jackie Northey (all present @ 5:00 p.m. – 5:11 p.m.) – Budget Presentation for Library funding. Presentation of stats from past years compared to the 2016 year shows an increase of visitors to the Library, increased usage of programs offered as well as items being borrowed from the Library as well as lent to the Library. There is Family Literacy built into the programs as well. The Library continues to keep current with technology to entice younger users as well as providing teaching tools to older users. Stats show that the Library is definitely being utilized by the Community. 5.2 Mr. Mel Hay (5:12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) – Presentation on Bashaw Water system and history of it. Mr. Hay began his presentation advising that he had been on Town Council for 11 or 12 years. During his time on Council, the Water system was designed by John Podmore. The Water system was designed to service 3000 people. He says that we have always had good water. The only thing added to our water is Chlorine, which was mandated after the E. coli outbreak in Walkerton, ONT in 2000. Mr. Hay expressed concerns with regard to joining the 12/21 Commission when there is no shortage of water for our Town. Mr. Hay believes that it would be much more cost effective to stay on our own water system and would like the Town to come up with a plan to make this happen. 6) BYLAWS 6.1 – None 7) NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 Bashaw Library – accept the Budget presentation as information. Mr. Mel Hay – accept the presentation with respect to the Water system history as information MOVED by Deputy Mayor Peterman to accept the 2017 Library Budget presentation on behalf of the Bashaw Library as well as the Water system history presentation by Me. Hay as information. MOTION #024-2017 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.2 Digital Sign Discussion – CAO Fuller presented information that was received from the Town of Daysland with respect to their Digital signage.

Council had a short discussion regarding the costs, what the purpose would be, (ie. Advertising events, advertising businesses, etc.), and decided to decline proceeding with a digital sign at this time. 7.3 Bashaw Historical Society Lease – Council reviewed the current Lease agreement. Council has asked to have this matter tabled in order to make some amendments and revisions to the Lease. MOVED by Councillor Pearson to Table 7.3 Bashaw Historical Society Lease until the next regular Council Meeting on March 2, 2017. MOTION #025-2017 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.4 January 31, 2017 Monthly Statement MOVED by Councillor Schultz to approve the January 31, 2017 monthly statement as information. MOTION # 026-2017 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8) REPORTS 8.1 Committee Reports A. Mayor Shantz – reported that she had attended the 12/21 Steering Committee meeting on February 1, 2017, the 12/21 Community Engagement on February 9, 2017, met informally with MLA Wes Taylor on February 10, 2017 the Emerging Trends Conference at Brownlee on February 16, 2017. B. Deputy Mayor Peterman – reported that she had attended the 12/21 Community Engagement on February 9, 2017, met informally with MLA Wes Taylor on February 10, 2017, attended the BDSS Board meeting on February 13, 2017 and the Emerging Trends Conference at Brownlee and February 16, 2016. C. Councillor Gust – reported that he had attended the Bashaw Historical Society meeting on February 8, 2017 and the 12/21 Community Engagement on February 9, 2017. D. Councillor Pearson – reported that he had attended the 12/21 Community Engagement and the Bashaw Agricultural Society meeting on February 15, 2017. E. Councillor Schultz – reported that he had attended a Bashaw and Area Recreation Board meeting on February 7, 2017. 8.2 Staff Reports A. Murray Holroyd –attached to Minutes. B. CAO Report – attached to the Minutes. MOVED by Deputy Mayor Peterman to accept the Committee & Staff Reports as presented. MOTION #027-2017 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9) CORRESPONDENCE a. Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association b. Fortis Alberta 2017 Rates c. AUMA 2017 Annual Membership Information Letter. MOVED by Councillor Pearson to accept the correspondence from Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association, Fortis Alberta and AUMA as information only. MOTION #028-2017 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 10) IN CAMERA - Legal – FOIP Section 24 MOVED by Councillor Schultz to go in Camera at 6:29 p.m. MOTION #029-2017 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Deputy Mayor Peterman to come out of Camera at 8:15 p.m. MOTION #030-2017 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Councillor Pearson to approve 2017 FCSS Funding Payment of $15,000.00 to the Bashaw Youth Foundation.

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Friday, March 17, 2017

Bashaw Events Wednesday, March 22

Mother Goose Program @ Library BUFFALO LAKE GOLDEN AGE CLUB (Bashaw and Area Seniors Activity Centre/Happy Gang Centre ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at 1:30 p.m. at the Happy Gang Centre. All members and anyone interested are invited to attend. Refreshments served after the meeting.

Thursday, March 23

Council meets @ 5p.m. in council chambers

Friday, March 24

BENfest @ Bashaw United Church 7pm

Friday, March 31

Bashaw Boys & Girls Club Dance #1 6pm-7:30pm. Ages 5years & up $5/dancer. Younger dancers welcome with a chaperone 18 or older. Snacks, drinks, prizes & fun included! Dance #2 8pm-10pm. Ages 11-17 $5/ dancer. Snacks, drinks, prizes & fun included Music provided by: Rubber Band D.J. Laser lights, fog machine {water based} All the newest music!! Closed door policy in effect. Chaperones on site. QUESTIONS….CALL 780-372-4048

Friday, April 7

Saturday, April 8

TURKEY & HAM BINGO at the HAPPY GANG CENTRE, Bashaw (Main Street) at 7:15 p.m. First cards are $2.50 each, additional cards are $.50 each. Proxy cards are available at the Happy Gang Centre during activity hours. Also available Bonanza, Wild Card and Lucky 7 – 3 up $1 each or 6 for $5. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Refreshments available. Bashaw Ag Society will be moving trailers out of the pavilion (not April 15 due to Easter long weekend) For more information, please contact: Loretta Paget (780)781-6451 or Karen Fankhanel (780)781-0998

Saturday, April 22

Bashaw Ag Society Annual spring round up cattle show at 1 pm. For more information, please contact: Loretta Paget (780)781-6451 or Karen Fankhanel (780)781-0998

Monday, April 24

BDSS AGM 6:30pm Food Bank AGM 7:00pm All community members are invited to attend. Come learn about all the great programs that have been happening in our community!

Saturday, June 3 Bashaw Meadows Residents Association Spring into Summer Fundraiser Beef on a Bun Supper and Entertainment by the Popovichs. An event for all ages at the Bashaw Community Centre. The evening of fun will include: silent auction, door prize, 50/50 draw, game prizes,

MOTION #031-2017 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Councillor Gust to approve 2017 FCSS Funding Payment of $45,829.02 to the Bashaw and District Support Services. MOTION #032-2017 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Councillor Gust to decline awardment of the Town of Bashaw Cemetery Contract to a contractor. MOTION #033-2017 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11) NEXT MEETING: Thursday, March 2, 2017 @ 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. MOVED by Deputy Mayor Peterman that the next Regular meeting of Council shall be Thursday March2, 2017 @5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. MOTION #034-2017 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12) ADJOURNMENT of the February 17, 2017 Regular Meeting of Council called by Mayor Shantz at 8:16 p.m.

Bashaw School www.brsd.ab.ca/bashaw Courtesy of the school newsletter and staff Monday, March 20

Report cards for all grades

Thursday, March 23

Parent/Teacher Interviews begin at 3:30 pm

Friday, March 24

No School, day in Lieu of Interviews

Monday, March 27

No School, Staff PD day

Thursday, April 6

Early dismissal at 2:30 (Staff Meeting)

April 14 - 23

Spring/Easter break

A huge shout out to Joanne & Jim McDonald and the Bashaw Bottle Depot for the tremendous donations of items for our Breakfast Program. It will go a long ways toward feeding lots of hungry children. Sherry Letendre, BFL Coordinator The Bashaw School Enhancement Project Committee would like to thank a few more people who helped turn the new school from a dream to a reality! Rod Rutz Charlie Hunter Dustin Sproule Lavonne Ramm Clayton Morrow Heather Murray Al Middleton & Candace Courbrough

Thank You… We would like to thank all our sponsors for the New Year’s Eve Silent Auction, and everyone that attended to make this event such a huge success! We are already in the works to organize New Year’s Eve 2017/2018! See you there! Bashaw Fire Department

Bashaw & District Regional Health & Wellness Foundation

Annual General Meeting April 25, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. at the Happy Gang Centre.

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Friday, March 17, 2017

Meeting Creek Community Centre: Reg Harper 780-781-4239

Village of Donalda Pancake Breakfast and Music Jam 2nd Sunday of each month (Sept-June), 10:00 - 1:00 pm at the “Drop-In Centre” (corner of Main St. & Alberta Ave.) Here’s an opportunity to showcase your musical talent. You provide the entertainment and we’ll treat you to a great breakfast! To book a date contact the Donalda Coulee Friendship Club (listed below) or just “drop in.” 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, March 17

Kickin' Karaoke at Drop In 6:00 to 9:00 pm All ages welcome!

Tuesday, March 21

Donalda School Report Cards Council meeting 7:00 at the Village Office Complex

Thursday, March 23

Donalda School Parent / Teacher Interviews

Friday March 24

Paint Nite! 'Wild flowers in a Mason Jar' 7:30pm at the Art Gallery $25.00 per person (includes instructions & supplies) Phone: 403-883-2253 or email: [email protected]

March 25 -April 2

Spring Break (no school)

Sunday, April 9

Martin Family Singers and members of Mercy River Band will lead worship at Sharon Lutheran Church at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will follow in the church basement.

April 29 & 30

Extreme Cowboy Racing and Clinic contact Andrea Muhlbach at 403-742-9486 to register.

Saturday, May 13

Poker Rally

Saturday, June 3

Ranch Rodeo Entries are now being accepted, call Beth Fulton 403-741-8196 or Ron Borchuk 403-883-2212.

DONALDA PROMOTIONS SOCIETY Family Day went well, on February 20, but we didn't have a lot of people out. Those who did attend had fun on the horse drawn wagon rides that went all around throughout town. Many thanks to Wayne and Karen Long and their two Belgiums from Red Willow. The ice was not in good shape with all the melting so only one person tried it out. All of the food was enjoyed thanks to the Gebbardt Family and FCSS and all of our volunteers. The Promotions Society is continuing to work on the welcome package for persons and families new to Donalda. The package will include a recent copy of the Chautauqua, 2016 Donalda Tourism & Business Directory, Donalda Lite plus complimentary gifts from local businesses. The success of this venture depends on receiving referrals from our local residents. If you are aware of newcomers to your neighborhood please call Robbie 403-883-2500 with their name, address, and phone

The Chautauqua A17 number if possible. Thanks. Are you interested in seeing improvements to the Library? The Library is looking for people in the community who would be willing to be on a steering committee and/or member of Friends of the Village of Donalda Library Society. Once this Society is established it would become charitable status and could issue taxable receipts, would be able to fundraise through casinos etc. which would help with Capital Expenditures for the Library. If interested please talk to Naomi the Library Manager. Please email: [email protected] OR leave a message at 403-883-2345 with any questions/ reservations. ABRA (Barrel Racing) 403-883-2721 Becky Dixon Donalda Animal Rescue 403-883-2870 Myra Gauvreau Donalda Beautification Initiative 403-741-8196 Beth Fulton Donalda Cemetery Club 403-883-2811 Donna Dahl 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) 403-741-8196 Beth Fulton 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] Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am-5:00pm Donalda Library 403-883-2345 Naomi LaBelle Library Hours: Monday: 2:00 - 6:00 pm Tuesday: 11:00 - 3:00 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 403-883-2015 to leave a message 780-877-2415 Albern Bergstrom Church Service & Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Donalda School 403-883-2280 Mark Siemens, Principal 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 Winter hours Saturdays 10:00 am- 2:00 pm Village of Donalda 403-883-2345 Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday 9am-5pm Wednesday 9am -12pm.

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Buffalo Lake Nature Club Submitted by Marie Payne We always invite anyone who is interested in joining our activities to come along, so if any of these events sound interesting to you, please contact us. We also would like to inform the public who may see us sitting on the road with binoculars not to get too upset. We don’t mean to intrude or scare anyone; our intentions are to observe the owl sitting on your power line, or the rare bird that happens to be at your bird feeder. We will try to inform landowners in the area prior to our survey dates. Please contact us if you have any interesting bird observations that you would like to share with us. We promise we won’t send thousands of people to your back door to see the infamous rare bird, however, your science observations can be added to the checklist. We will be at the Stettler Trade fair in April so come by our booth and talk with one of us about the various programs and events. We will be happy to talk with anyone interested. The Buffalo Lake Nature Club meets the third Thursday of the month (except June July and August) 7pm at St. George’s Anglican Church lower hall 4817 51 Street Stettler. Website- http://www.buffalolakenature.com Email - [email protected]

"The Fitzgerald Family are standout musicians in our Canadian music industry… The calibre of musicianship is very high I think together they are a beautiful blend of gorgeous fiddle music, and top rate, absolutely exhilarating dance routines." -Natalie MacMaster

Friday, March 17, 2017

Camrose (Meeting Creek) Heritage Railway Station and Park Events Saturday, March 25

Growing Your Own Soil 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Ancient civilizations throughout the world, predominately in the Amazon river basin, knew how to grow soil that remains fertile for 1000’s of years. This workshop, complementary to the bokashi compositing is designed to describe the system the ancients used and how to transform your soil. The workshop consists of a lecture followed by a practical session on making soil kookies from clay which will be added to the soil. Cost $60 (each participant will make 2 dozen soil kookies). Class size: 12. https://www.canadiannorthern.ca https://m.facebook.com/camrose heritagerailwaystationandpark

fiddle and step dance competitions across Ontario which provided them with a stage on which to hone their craft. As part of the family band, Everything Fitz, the siblings have travelled across North America performing in theatres, on festival stages as well as countless fairs and exhibitions. Over the years, they have passionately pursued their goals in music, which has opened the doors to many enriching experiences. Individually, members of the group have had very successful solo careers. Highlights include performances with: Leahy, Natalie McMaster, Tommy Hunter, Bowfire, Eileen Ivers, The StepCrew, Sharon Shannon, Carlos Nunez, Solas, Liz Carroll, We Banjo 3, World-Fest, Silver Dollar City, Branson MO. They are also in demand as music instructors, both privately and at music camps across Canada. They strive to educate and inspire young musicians wherever they go.

Tickets @ Pfeiffer’s House of Music & the DOOR.

Meet the Fitzgeralds ~ a family group featuring 3-time Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champions and Ontario Open Step Dance Champions Tom, Kerry and Julie Fitzgerald. They are joined by guitarist and step dancer, Kyle Waymouth. The band presents a program of music and dance which reflects their distinct Canadian culture - namely the rich tradition of Canadian old-time fiddling and Ottawa-Valley step dancing. This family's musical journey began early in life as they studied the unique style that evolved with Irish, Scottish and French immigrants. Over time, they have developed their art form to include various styles of fiddle music including Celtic, jazz, bluegrass, French-Canadian, and pop. They have also explored other forms of dance including tap and Irish. The siblings continue to push boundaries by fusing traditional and modern styles of fiddle and dance to create their own unique sound and style. Their creativity and passion for experimentation has led them to compose original tunes and arrangements. At a very young age, the siblings amazed audiences with their precision and sense of musicality. They spent their early years competing at Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

Friday, March 17, 2017

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   Forestburg News Courtesy of the INFOrestburg newsletter Forestburg Soccer Association is in the hunt for a u-6 coach and a u8 Coach plus referees. If these teams have enough players and no coach steps forward , these teams will not play in the local Soccer League. There is a coach for the u-10 team. If there are enough players and a coach it is possible to have a u12/u14 team as well. Registration forms are available at the Village office or email: [email protected] U6 (Born 2011/2012) U8 (Born 2009/2010) U-10(Born 2007/2008) U12 (Born 2005/2006) U14 (Born 2003/2004)

port, Coutts Home Hardware, Forestburg Agencies Ltd., Heck’s Fuel Services (UFA) Forestburg Bottle Depot, Forestburg Transit Mix.

Let’s Start the Celebrations! Canada’s 150th Anniversary in 2017, Forestburg Communities in Bloom’s 20th Anniversary in 2018, Village of Forestburg’s 100th Anniversary in 2019! Communities in Bloom is very excited to present a wonderful addition to our beautiful village! Marlit Contractors will be building a 24’ x 24’ gazebo at the Community Centre Park! This venue will be the perfect setting for outdoor weddings, graduations, family reunions, and concerts. We have raised $35,000 of the projected $50,000 cost. Your donation towards this project is greatly appreciated! Donate to the Forestburg Community Enhancement Fund and receive a tax-deductible receipt. On Feb. 12, 2017 the Forestburg Figure skating club hosted a “Skate Your Heart Out” fun meet. We had approximately 50 skaters attend from Forestburg, Millet, Irma, Bashaw, Wainwright, and Viking. A huge thank you to the following for donations to our fun meet: ATB, Design 4U, BMO, Forestburg Apple Drugs, Dallas Oberg Auto, Karen Cannady Century 21, Twisted Scissors, Forestburg Meat Processing Plant, Freeps Muck Boots (Lynn and Linda Ponto), Ag Resource ( Mat Ponto), Forestburg Fas Gas, Shear Expressions, Penny Forster, Moores Shop Easy, Thirty One (Leann Pfeffer), Gauge Yoga, Marlit Contractors, Forster’s Greenhouse, Forestburg Flower Shop, Prichard Plumbing and Heating, ATCO Power, Forestburg Vet Clinic, Nabors TransAlix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

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Friday, March 17

Forestburg Elementary School Rummage & Bake Sale 12:45 - 2:30 p.m.

Saturday March 18

Join Metis artist Jeannette Sommers at 1pm at the library to learn how to make a leather fringe purse. Fringe continues to make a big fashion statement. This beautiful fringe bag is a perfect fashion throwback of the 70s with soft supple suede leather and fringe. You can personalize your new bag with embellishments such as beads, patches, burnt designs and/or jewelry. With its adjustable straps you can swing it over your shoulder or secure it in a cross-body fashion. Either way, you will have that casual-chic charm that will compliment your everyday attire. Join us, Cost is $85. (all materials are included).

Sunday, March 19

Babysitting course 9am-4pm $50 per person. Ages 11+ Phone 780-582-4110 to register

Monday, March 20

BMO 200 Celebration Everyone welcome all day! Come and enjoy some coffee and goodies

March 22, 23, and 24

Big Knife Villa Rummage and Bake Sale 9 am—2 pm. Any gently used donations will gladly be accepted. 780-582-3564

Thursday, March 23

In honour of World Poetry Day we are hosting a Poetry Night 7pm at Forestburg Public Library

Saturday March 25

Super Hero Saturday @ Library 12-1pm Come dressed up for some fun!!

Monday, April 10

Weeds and the Stories They Tell by Kelsey Fenton, Agricultural Fieldman 7 pm Forestburg Library Discover the correlation between weeds and the soil they grow in. Which weeds should we take particular notice of? Come and learn how to see weeds with a new lens.

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 - Jeff Northey 403-8546546  Mixed League - Ingrid Badry 780-781-1201 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.

Bethel United Church 780-582-3796, e-mail albethucpersona.ca Rev. Dianne Crewe. Services start at 9:30 am First Sunday of each month is communion

Friday, March 17, 2017 Last Saturday of each month, the Men’s Breakfast (8:30 – 10:00 am.) Find us on Facebook under Forestburg and Alliance United Church Curtain Call Community Theatre Nancy Ambler 780-582-2296 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 Tara Sieben 780-582-4252 Forestburg Arena Association Tracy Dietrich 780-889-2259 Forestburg Art Club Val Vincett 780-583-3929 Forestburg Ceramics and/or Pottery Marj Lunty 780-582-2250 Forestburg Clinic Call 780-582-5185 for appointments Mon—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. 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 Community (Baptist) Church 385-3607 Sunday Worship starts at 9:00 am with Pastor David Toner. This church is affiliated with the KillamBaptist Church, please visit their website at www.killambaptistchurch.ca/ Forestburg Concert Series Forestburg Curling Club Jeff Northey 780-582-3925 Forestburg Dance Society Linda Welsh 780-582-2408 Forestburg Figure Skating Club Jenn Shigamatsu 780-582-3738 Forestburg Fossils Hockey Jeff Northey 780-582-3925 Forestburg Golf Club Levi McDermott 780-582-3693 Forestburg Historical Society 780-582-2298 Forestburg Lions Club BINGO every Tuesday at the Forestburg Community Hall. Bingo starts at 6:30pm. Come out and try your luck while supporting the Lions Club!! Forestburg Minor Ball Aaron Martz 780-582-4252 Forestburg Thunderstars Minor Hockey Association Karen Cannady 780-385-8795 Forestburg Minor Soccer Forestburg Public Library Marion Oberg Riise 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 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 Hope Lutheran Church: Worship 11:15 am Pastor Rick Laurendeau 780-582-3531 Pleasington Historical Society Rosemarie Oberg 780-582-2160 Seniors Drop In Centre Open Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Floor curling, cards, Pool, exercises, coffee SOS (Service Options for Seniors) Donna Coombs 780-582-3641 Donna is in Flagstaff County the first full week of each month at the following locations: Forestburg (Big Knife Seniors Centre) Tues. 2-3 Transfer Station accepts:  wet cell batteries  paint and paint cans - aerosol, latex, oil and varnishes  oil filters, empty oil jugs  all electronics (e-waste) The Walter Jahns Singers Gen Dietz 780-582-3612 Valley Ski Club 780-879-2106 Village of Forestburg office hours: Mon—Fri 8:30am—4:30pm Contact us at : Ph (780)582-3668, Fax (780)582-2233, email: [email protected]. Visit our website: www.forestburg.ca Find us on facebook under Forestburg Alberta. Council meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. VMA Fitness Consulting Variety of Classes Offered. For more information Vickie Arksey 780-582-3800

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Friday, March 17, 2017

The Chautauqua A21 Delburne Aging Well Society Contact Kathy Faulk at 403-749-2590. Delburne & District Ag Society Contact Lance Cochrane 403-749-2700. Delburne & District Light Horse Association A fun, family oriented horse club that participates in cattle penning & gymkana events throughout the summer. New members welcome. Contact Bonnie Stephenson 403-749-3434. Delburne Community Choir If interested call Mary 403-749-2039

Anthony Henday Historical Society meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Museum. New members welcome. Contact Ray at 403-749-3813 or [email protected] Through the Years 1980-2014: The Updated History of Ardley, Delburne, and Lousana Districts are on sale for $60.00 each and are available from committee members. Copies of the original history book are also available for $60.00. If you wish to purchase a set of the old and new books, the cost of $100.00. For more information please call Janice at 403.749.3011. Centennial Celebration 2013 DVD available for sale at $20.00 each. Call Shelly at the Anthony Henday Museum, 403-749-2711 or call Ray at 403-749-3813. Anthony Henday Museum open July - August, Tues. - Sat. 10 - 4 pm. Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPRA). This group is open to all community members who want to take action on poverty, and promote a vibrant and prosperous Delburne. For more information on any of these initiatives, or to get involved, contact Diane Gunter at [email protected] or call 403-348-3397 Chamber of Commerce New members welcome! Call Dave at 403749-2595. Collins Community Center To book hall contact Vina 403-749-3911 Cumberland Hall to book the hall for your next gathering, please contact Ada & Gerry Linneberg at 403-749-2525.

Delburne Community Hall For bookings please call Kerri Dickinson 403-749-3630 or 780-505-2558. Delburne Curling Club Contact Louise Smith at 403-749-3898 Delburne Drop In Centre Crib on Mondays at 1:30 pm. All welcome. Contact Betty at 403-749-2035 for more information. Delburne Family & Community Support Services (FCSS): Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 4:30pm Village Office FCSS provides and promotes preventative social initiatives that enhance the social well-being of individuals, families and/or the community. These services include information and referrals, workshops, presentations & programs for all ages. For further information contact Carol Kihn, Community Worker 403.749.3654 or email [email protected] Delburne Farmers Market Every Wednesday afternoon from June to September, at 4-7pm at the Delburne Community Hall. For more information see our Farmers Market page under Special Events or contact Amy at 403-740-9312 to become a Vendor. Delburne Figure Skating Club (DFSC) Offers CanSkate, Star Skate, Powerskating and Syncro Skating. For more info call 403-749-2700. Delburne 4H Coal Trail Riders 4-H Horse Club. New members welcome! Meet second Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. at Cumberland Hall. Contact Vicky at 403-749-2737.

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Events & Activities Saturday, March 18

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Thursday, March 30

Sunday, April 2

Delburne Aging Well Society St. Patrick’s Supper 6:00pm Delburne Drop In Centre. $12.00 each. Tickets available at ATB or contact Sandy at 403-749-2790. Menu: Dublin Coddle * Cabbage, Pecan Salad * Irish Soda Bread

Delburne Centralized School Phone: 403-749-3838

Website: www.delburneschool.ca

Courtesy of the school newsletter Friday, March 17

K-8 Report Cards

Please join us for a baby shower honouring Mandi Rietmann (Dushanek) 1:30pm—4:00pm Delburne Drop In Centre. Registered at Babies “R” Us

Monday, March 20

Gr. 6 Legislature Field Trip

March 21-30

Scholastic Book Fair

Wednesday, March 22

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Learn how to do your own taxes For more details and to register contact Carol at 403-749-3654

Thursday, March 23

Staff/Student Hockey Game

Friday, March 24

Collaboration Day no school for students

Wednesday, March 29

PAC Meeting at 6:30pm

April 4 - 5

Gr. 4-12 Chess Tournament

Thursday, April 6

DCS Awards 1:00pm

Thursday, April 13

High School Report Cards

April 14 - 23

Spring Break

Wednesday, April 26

PAC Meeting 6:30pm

Friday, May 5

Grad 2017 Roast Beef Supper Fundraiser Delburne Hall Doors Open: 5:00 p.m. Supper: 6:00 p.m. Tickets $25.00 purchase from Grads or through the school. Entertainment by Comedian Ken Valgardson Entertainment supplied by CallBack Corporate Entertainment Inc. and a Silent Auction. We would appreciate donations (product or monetary) for the Silent Auction. You can make these donations to any 2017 Grad or contact Ms. Robin Ritchie at 403-749-3838. Please attach a business card so we can acknowledge your donation!

Minor Ball Registration Night Delburne School from 7 – 8 pm. Please contact Carmen Andrew at 403.348.1550 or [email protected] to register. Farmers’ Market Turkey Dinner 5pm to 7pm Delburne Community Hall. Adults: $12, Kids 6-12: $6, Kids 5 & under: Free Please join the family for Bertha Fegan’s 90th Birthday celebration 3-5pm at Delburne Community Hall

Saturday, April 8

Community Kitchen Cooking Session 10am-4pm. Planning session: Monday prior to cooking at 7pm in the Village Office. For more information or to reserve a spot contact Kathy Faulk 403.749.2590 or Donna Inkin 403.749.2100.

April 19 - 22

Back by popular demand Cumberland Community Club Playful Theatre: 3 One Act Comedy Plays at 7pm. Tickets will go on sale shortly for $8.00

Saturday, April 22

Community Garden Annual Spring Cleanup at 9:00am

Wednesday, April 26

Village Wide Clean Up

Thursday, April 27

Volunteer Appreciation evening Please call the Village Office if you will be attending. We would love to show you our appreciation.

Saturday, May 6

Community Kitchen Cooking Session 10am-4pm. Planning session: Monday prior to cooking at 7pm in the Village Office. For more information or to reserve a spot contact Kathy Faulk 403.749.2590 or Donna Inkin 403.749.2100.

Friday, September 8

Friday, March 17, 2017

Village of Delburne Golf Tournament Deadline for applicants noon April 28.

JOIN TEAM DELBURNE Our team raises funds for Delburne S.A.F.E. Families (Stop Abuse for Family Empowerment) Register at shimmymob.com For more information contact: (->)

Healthy Breakfast Program Did you know that children who do not eat breakfast are more likely to miss class, be late, or be sick than children who eat breakfast? Cash donations can be dropped off at the Village Office. Volunteers are needed that can offer about one hour of time on occasional school mornings from approximately 8am to 9am. For more information, call Bonnie Stephenson at (403) 749-3434 _________________________________________________

Community Garden

Plot Rental: (4ftX 8ft) $20.00 for raised or lower bed. First come first serve. To book contact: Linda 403-304-4408 or Cheryl 403-598-5549 Join our Facebook Page: Delburne Garden of Eat’n We are partnering with On Earth Garden & Design, local Greenhouse out of Lousana; to offer starter plant packages that have been selected specifically for our area and space available. More information to come! Kathleen Ennis 403-877-4688 Susan Loblaw 403-877-8882 Sonja Hoefman 403-314-1215 Final Registration Mar. 31/17 Event happens on May 13/17

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Friday, March 17, 2017

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Village of Delburne Council Minutes From Administration Delburne Curling Club On February 8, 2017 we found out that our population has grown to 892!! This is great news as some of the grants that the Village receives is based on population so in turn we receive more money. Thanks for being counted everyone!! The Village is registered to participate in Pitch-In Week. We will be having Village clean up on Wednesday, April 26. More information to come. If you’re interested in helping out with our emergency management team, we’re accepting applications. Drop them off at the Village Office. For more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any Village business, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’d be more than happy to assist with whatever we can. Please give us a call at 403-7493606 or drop by and see us. The door is always open! The Village of Delburne and Red Deer County have been discussing the possibility of Red Deer County assuming responsibility for the operation and management of Delburne & District Fire & Rescue over the years, but it has now come to a realization. On February 14, 2017 Council signed the agreement with Red Deer County. Red Deer County has provided operational funding to the Village for the Fire Department for many years, but over the last three years Red Deer County has contributed more than $122,000 to help offset the cost of our Fire Department responding to motor vehicle collisions and fires within the County. They have also provided three of the four vehicles that are housed within the Fire hall. The Village has always had a great relationship with Red Deer County. Red Deer County has provided training, mentoring and mutual aid for years to our department so this move will not have a big impact on the Department at all. So far the transition has been very smooth and I don’t anticipate anything different in the months to come. Most importantly, the residents of the Village and the County the Delburne Fire Department services will not see any change from the current level of service that they receive. Karen Fegan, CLGM, CT Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Delburne

Thank You… We would like to thank everyone who called, messaged, sent food, cards and donations to our families with the passing of our mom, grandmother and great grandma. Also to everyone that took the time to attend her funeral. We appreciate your love and kindness at this difficult time. Grannie Jones’ Family The Anthony Henday Historical Society Board of Directors would sincerely like to thank the Village of Delburne for their support and contribution towards Delburne’s Travel Alberta accredited Visitor Information Centre, housed within the Anthony Henday Museum. The Village of Delburne’s assistance allows us to offset some of our costs involved in providing travel and Visitor services to people who come to our community. This in turn will increase the profile of Delburne and area for the betterment of all. Thank You, it is greatly appreciated. The Anthony Henday Historical Society Board of Directors wishes to thank Red Deer County Division I Rec Board for their support and contributions towards our Arts & Cultures events we host for Delburne and area. We sincerely appreciate their assistance in our programs and Cultural activities. The Anthony Henday Historical Society Board of Directors in Delburne, Alberta, wishes to thank The Alberta Foundation for the Arts for their contribution and support in our Arts & Culture events over the past year. Their commitment and encouragement is commendable in supporting and celebrating the Arts in Alberta through their grant funding programs. We are grateful, and recognize that the AFA continues to encourage growth and development of the Arts in Alberta to enrich and promote quality of life.

Delburne Ladies Bonspiel January 13 – 15, 2017 The Delburne Curling Club hosted their annual ladies bonspiel with 14 teams taking part. The weather was great and the spirit was excellent. A good time was had by all. The winners of the bonspiel were the Day-lon Rairdon team with skip Leah Watts, 3rd Daylon Rairdon, 2nd Sarah Chapman and lead Brandy Erickson. The winners of the B event were Jodilyn Ringdahl skip, Mandy Szakaly 3rd, Tara Szakaly 2nd and lead Brenda Leslie. The winners of the C event were the team of Theresa Idland, Debbie Minta 3rd, Dawn Bradbury 2nd and lead Bonnie Brown. Congratulations to all of you! Thank you to everyone for their great participation and fun and the many donations and sponsors. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you to the Larry for the great ice and to Karen in the kitchen for the great food. Thank you to Louise Smith, Jodilyn Ringdahl and their helpers for all their hard work to put this bonspiel on. Delburne Curling Club Farmers Bonspiel report for 2017 The Delburne Farmers Open Bonspiel was very successful. Twenty four teams played in the three events. Mens, ladies and mixed teams all took part. The weather man was good to us and everyone’s spirits were up. Winners of the A event were the Innisfail Auction Mart team of Ray Davisson, Josh Rairdan, Garth Szakaly and Lane Purdie. They played the Cameron Steele team for the win. B event winners were the Larry Berg team with Donnie Bonham, Neil Caskey and John Perry. They played Don Watson team. C event winners were the Wilson Lougheed team with Doug Schaefer, Greg Fowler and Ken Nowochin. They played Buck Birnie. *The draw winner for the 4 hours of Gehl skid steer time donated by Pentagon Farm Centre was Lonnie Sulzle of Lacombe. *The Husquavarna chain saw donated by Trochu Motors was won by Larry Berg. *The winner of the Pressure washer donated by Future Ag was Doris Hovey. *The winner of the Cordless drill donated by Allison Farms was Louise Smith. *The winner of the Texas Mickey donated by Bonham Custom Grazing was Alex Murray. *The winner of the 50/50 draw was Duncan Smith. Thank you to the ladies league teams for working the bar and helping in the lounge area. Thank you to Larry Berg for the great curling ice all week. Thank you to Karen Kidd for the great kitchen/concession we had all week and the banquet meal on Saturday night. Special thanks to Bryan Whittemore and Louise Smith for all their hard work to put the bonspiel together. Thank you to the Red Deer Coop Home and Garden Centre and Coop Fuel for the beef on a bun on Wednesday night, to Central Alberta Hay Centre for chili on Thursday night meal and to the Stettler businesses for the team appetizer tray on Friday night . Thank you to Duncan Smith (Northstar Seeds) for the candy on the ice and to Graem Auto Service for evening snacks. Thank you to all the generous donors and sponsors for this bonspiel. We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you curlers and spectators – it was great to have you. See you next year.

Delburne Gospel Church Winter is many things; it is beautiful, pristine, untouched and a blank landscape for the imagination. However we choose to appreciate winter one thing is certain, it is always some varying degree of cold. This is the time of year that many of us now are looking forward to Spring. We are kindling that hope in our minds that Spring will arrive sooner rather than later. Soon we will feel that sun-kissed warmth on our skin and smell the hearty scent of new life. Praise be to God who makes all things new and brings forth life with his breath. Let’s enthusiastically rejoice in creation as God’s hands unfold this new episode of Spring. Sunday Morning Service begins at 11AM Sunday School begins at 11:20 AM

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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

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 403-749-3987 for more information and rental rates.

Great Bend News The Great Bend Community Ladies Aide is ceasing as an organization. We have served the community for well over 100 years. We wish to thank our former members and supporters over the past years. Our membership has dropped in the last few years. We supported a lot of local organizations and others over our time as a social group. 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 Lynn Williams 403-350-1156

The Rise of the Greedy & Stupid By Graeme Decarie It was a huge story. When it first appeared, just a couple of weeks ago, as the lead story on the CBC news. Alas! It never made the news at all in my local newspaper. That was because its editor judged that the big, breaking story concerned a local family which was holding a funeral (with sermon, guests, undertaker and all) for its pet cat. I have a suspicion the CBC story didn't get much space in other papers either. It's part of a story newspaper owners are not eager to publicize. For just a hundred thousand dollars you can open - in Canada - a very special bank account. Any money you put into it will never be known to the government. And you won't ever have to pay tax on it. Such accounts have existed for a very long time, of course. Most are in obscure places like Barbados. And those are where millionaires and billionaires hide their money from taxation. Now, Canada has its very own tax haven right here in the land of the maple leaf. Nobody knows how much money is hidden away in these tax havens. But all estimates are in the trillions of dollars. We've known about these for decades, of course. But no government or major, commercial news agency has ever shown any interest in finding out who is hiding money - and how much of it - and where it is. CBC is the first to crack open the shell, and the first to name depositors. (And I suspect it will get its budget cut for doing that.) My local paper had a local story sort of related to this. It seems that sick and even dying patients are often left in the halls of our hospitals and on stretchers. Well, of course. If the world's richest people aren't

Friday, March 17, 2017

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 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. 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 Mom’s & Tot’s Every other Thursday at the Pine Lake Hub. Contact Jayne at 403-749-3380 for information. Pine Lake Singers meet every Wednesday night at 7:00 P.M. at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre. All Newcomers are welcome. paying any taxes, that means the other 99% of us have to pick up the slack. And we can't. That's why we can't afford free tuition in our universities - though poor countries like Cuba can. That why we can't afford government services which we badly need. That's why so many Canadian live lives of wretched poverty. In fact, this is part of a major turning point in world history. For some decades now, we have been living though a massive and steady movement of wealth in most of the world moving from most of us, and into the pockets of the very, very rich. There is no benefit for most of us in this. It's pure greed combined as pure greed usually is with stupidity. After all, it's not possible to make profits out of a world that we impoverish. We are allowing a massive disaster to happen. But don't expect to get news of this in the commercial news media. Typically, these are owned by people who have their money in tax havens. Oh, Justin Trudeau has said he'll look into it. Don't hold your breath. After all, our governments have known about tax havens for decades. And they haven't lifted a finger. As well, the creation of a Canadian tax haven could not have happened without the knowledge and consent of the Canadian government in the first place. We've been here before. This is an eerie re-creation of the medieval world in which the sons of the wealthy became titled aristocrats - and became so only because they were the sons of the wealthy. But in their view, they were superior to others, so they had a right to force others to work, fight and die to make them richer. The greatest lesson of history is that human behavious doesn't change much.

Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

Friday, March 17, 2017

The Chautauqua A25 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

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:  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. Elnora Community Church non-denominational church, everyone welcome. Services 2nd and Last Sunday of each month at 11:00 AM. 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. Elnora Car Wash – Coffee Shop and Neighbourhood Place. Closed Friday at 6 pm and Saturdays. 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. Elnora Drop-In COFFEE:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Monday to Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.  CARDS & GAMES: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1:30p.m.  POT LUCK: First Friday of each month at noon.  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)773-3629 

Elnora FCSS Office Hours: Monday - Thursday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. For information on any Elnora FCSS program please call Sheila Gongaware or Janina Jewell at 403.773.3920 or email [email protected]. Like us on Facebook @ ‘Elnora and District FCSS’ 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 or Betty Mose 403-773-3990. We meet at the museum on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10AM. We also have coffee and ice cream on Friday afternoons! Do you have an extra hour at that time? Would you like to join in? We always welcome interested people! 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 2017. 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 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. 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 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. Hatha Yoga: Mondays - 7PM to 8:15PM at the Elnora Hall. Start anytime! For more information, please contact Nicole (BA, RMT, SOYA 500 hrs) at 403.318-0038 Lab Hours Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Elnora Community Health Centre. Baby Immunization Clinic Every Thursday morning, 10 am to 12:30 at the Elnora Community Health Center 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. 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. Hours of Operation Tuesday—Friday from 8AM to 3:30PM —closed from noon to 12:30 for lunch. . We are on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ElnoraNeighbourhoodPlace Preschooler Program for Parents/Caregivers and little ones ages 0 - 6. FREE Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM to 12:00 PM in the back of the Library – activities will include story time, singing, rhyming, crafts and snacks 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. The Village of Elnora Visit www.villageofelnora.com. Village Council meets 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Elnora Garbage Pickup Tuesday morning Youth Center is now OPEN Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 PM to 7:00 PM and Wednesdays from 3 PM to 5:30 PM – a great opportunity for all youth in Elnora and the county to learn new things and become involved in their community.

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

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Elnora Events Friday, March 17

Parkland Parish Anglican Church Beef Supper at the Elnora Community Hall Doors open at 5:00, supper at 5:30. Adults $12.50, 6 - 10 years - $6.00, Preschoolers free. Entertainment, Prizes. Everyone welcome!

April 6 & 7

Mental Health First Aid offered by Elnora FCSS Cost $100 (includes lunch both days) Elnora Hall - Sid’s Room. Start time 9:00 am. Please pre-register by calling Sheila 403-773-3920

Elnora School

Friday, March 17, 2017 Thank you to: Lyn Mose Karen Wood Bob Brown Gaye Grenier Tina Williamson-Ward Serves Credit Union Barb Neville Kurt Sacher Earth Club 2017 Meetings will be on Thursdays at lunch in the math room. We are very excited to learn about plants and our environment this year. Our club has 22 members and we have already started getting to work on composting. There will be compost bins in each classroom that will be emptied once a week. This month we will be bringing the living wall back and start our fairy garden. If you have any items that we could use in our small fairy garden please contact Mrs. Wilson [email protected] Chinook’s Edge will be accepting Kindergarten registrations for the 2017-2018 school year. Children must turn five years old by December 31, 2017 to begin attending Kindergarten in the fall of 2017. If you are interested in Pre-Kindergarten programming, please contact us! There are no school fees for Kindergarten students in Chinook’s Edge.

www.elnoraschool.ca

Trochu Valley School

Thursday, March 23

Staff Meeting

Friday, March 24

No School

Courtesy of the school staff via the newsletter

Monday, March 27

Red Deer CTF Trip

Phone: 403-442-3872 Email: [email protected] Web Site: http://trochuvalley.ghsd75.ca

The Elnora Girls’ Basketball Team had a very successful season! They took part in various basketball games as well as a tournament in Olds. I am very proud of this group of girls for all that they accomplished this season however I am especially proud of them in terms of skill development, team work and overall enthusiasm. Thank you for a fantastic season girls! Mrs. Pennock

Friday, March 17

Day in Lieu of Parent Teacher Interviews No School

Friday, March 24

Elementary Report Cards

Monday, March 27

Trochu Valley School Parent Council Meeting 7:00 pm TroVal Common Area. Every parent is encouraged to attend.

Friday, March 31

Flex Friday No School

Thursday, April 6

Trochu Valley School Drama Club is hosting a PAINT NIGHT, Huxley Community Hall Cost- $45.00 - Sign Up at School Office. Plan on attending and spend the evening with fri*ends creating a masterpiece to take home and having a lot of fun while doing so. Remember - ‘there is an Artist in Everyone’

The Elnora Boys’ Basketball had a great season winning all of their games. They showed great sportsmanship and skill development. Mr. Neville Grade four to eight students participated in a Citizenship module for CTF during January, February and March. This will consist of guest speakers who have made a difference in the world, a field trip to Trochu to interact and socialize with the seniors (below), and making place mats for Meals on Wheels. The module will conclude with a field trip to The Central Alberta Humane Society and Potter's Hands to serve a meal. The students are looking forward to serving citizens at a local, national and global level. Ms. Abbott and Mrs. Pennock Student Council News

Thank you for support of candy grams. We made and delivered 400 bags of candy! Money will be used to fund a whole school activity toward the end of the year. Many thanks to the parents and community members who took time to join us on February 16 for World Read Aloud Day. It's great for our students to see a love of reading in many people! Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

Friday, March 17, 2017

The Chautauqua A27 again, her goal being $5000. Lee-Ann is in grade 12 and will be cutting her hair on May 28, the day after her graduation ceremony. Please support her and donate to Angel Hair for Kids! Contact Lee-Ann at Email: [email protected] Phone: 403-442-2063 Donations can also be made at the school office. All donations over $20 can receive a tax receipt. For more information on the Angel Hair for Kids foundation go to: www.acvf.ca. Our school community is very proud of LeeAnn and her fundraising for this very important cause.

Friday, April 7

Junior/Senior High Report Cards

Sunday, April 9

Delectable Desserts & Music Too! Presented by the Tro-Val School Bands and the Band Parent Society. 2:00 pm Trochu Community Hall

Wednesday, April 12

Parent/Teacher Interviews

Thursday, April 13

Elementary Talent Show

May 4, 5 & 6

Senior Band Trip

Saturday, May 27

Grad 2017

Thank You Parent Council!!! The February Hot Lunch on Friday, February 3 was absolutely delicious. The chicken Quesadillas, Tater Tots & Garden Salad really hit the spot on a cool winter day. The many volunteers that take their time to organize, cook, serve and clean up the monthly hot lunches are greatly appreciated.

Pink Shirt Day Through the campaign this year, we encourage everyone to “Make Nice”. We all have the capacity to be kind and compassionate, and our slogan acts as a friendly reminder that no matter what our differences, being nice is always a choice worth making. The staff at Tro Val showed their support of the Make Nice campaign by purchasing T-shirts and wearing them on February 14. (below, left)

Trochu & District Saturday, June 10

Three Hills Victim Services 14th Annual Steak and Lobster Dinner Steak OR Lobster $50, Steak AND lobster $60. Tickets available at Balkwill’s Pharmacy, Knievel Insurance, Servus Credit Union Elnora, Delburne Village Office.

Immunizations

2nd & 4th Friday, 10 am-12:30, St. Mary’s Health Centre, 403-773-3636

Fat Jays Donates to Drama Lighting System...the Semester One Quality Customer Service class, taught by Mr. Perreault and with the help of Mrs. Newton, had a very successful business. They ran a concession on Tuesdays and Thursdays selling a variety of snack items, as well as Tacos and soups. The group did so well they were able to generously donate $1,000.00 to put towards the new lighting system for the drama production. (above) This Semester’s class is busy doing the bookwork and lessons required before they will be able to open up for business. They will soon be serving customers out of room 1038, downstairs, where our amazing maintenance staff have installed a serving window. We look forward to the re-opening of Fat Jays. The students enjoy the special days when they can purchase a hot lunch, or just an extra snack. Thank you Fat Jays Staff. Please Donate: Lee-Ann Wahl is donating her hair for the fourth time. Nearly four years ago, she shaved her head and raised $2400 for the Angel Hair for Kids foundation. This time, she will be cutting it

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Humble Beginnings At least this time, Hannah hadn’t been talking to her husband about their recent marital troubles, as she had the previous two submissions, marital troubles that her husband blamed on Gertie’s interference in their lives, marriage and bedroom! Jayne often wondered what the other judges thought as they read Hannah’s writings. Just once - only once - Jayne wanted to print one of Hannah’s stream-of-conscious journal-like ramblings and give the residents of Humble a unique look into the intimate lives of their residents, though if she did, once would probably be the only chance she’d get as Gertie’s influence was just a smidgen stronger than Jayne’s in the community, since she was born and raised in Humble, unlike Jayne, and would probably result in Jayne getting run out of town for good. So far, Gertie was held in check as Jayne hadn’t done anything directly to antagonize her in print so Gertie couldn’t legitimately sway the town’s residents against Jayne, yet, and Jayne didn’t want to risk rocking the boat now. Besides, while it would serve Gertie right, in a way, Jayne didn’t want to hurt Hannah, after all, it wasn’t her fault or choice that she was Gertie’s daughter. Jayne reached for the next story in the folder. The young girl looked out over the one-room classroom. Her first day of teaching would commence in a matter of minutes, and she felt quite ill-quipped to handle the responsibility. Through the open schoolhouse door, she could see some of her pupils rough-housing out in scrubbed-grass-dotted dirt school yard. Most of the boys were twice as big as she was! They could probably break her in two if they wanted! How would she be able to discipline them? What if one of them sassed her? Merciful heavens, what if they all did? She knew it would not take much for a teacher to completely lose control of a classroom, and once lost, control would be almost impossible to regain. She also knew that the school board did not really want to hire her. The vote was so close, she was only chosen on the basis of a single vote, she knew that they really wanted a man. Actually, they had hired a man, but he had run out of town with the butcher's daughter two days before the term started, and she was the last-minute replacement. She did not even apply for the job. She was only to be in town overnight to visit her aunt and uncle on her way back home after her graduation from the eastern Normal School. Pain in her fingers brought her awareness to her hands, clenched tight together. She loosened her grip, rubbed them to restore the circulation, and took a final deep breath...

Jayne loved to read Mrs. T’s entries. They were glimpses into another era, another slice of life. She wasn’t sure if Mrs. T was writing a memoir, but Jayne figured each of these little vignettes should be compiled into a book for others to read and enjoy. There was a wealth of history, knowledge, and plain old common sense that would be lost once Mrs. T passed on, lost and irreplaceable. Jayne grabbed a scrap piece of paper and jotted a note to remind herself to discuss with Monique the possibility of recording the seniors’ stories and reminiscences, and the various formats the results could take. Doubtlessly, there was a fundraising idea, or two, in there as well, besides potential partnerships with the Museum and school. Jayne stretched. Her muscles were stiffening up, and her bruises were causing her to wince occasionally. She considered having some more tea, yet the thought of getting up out of the chair to boil more water seemed to require too much effort as her legs still felt a bit shaky. She reached under the desk’s centre drawer. There were advantages to being the best friend of the local librarian and knowing where all the treats and comfort foods were stashed away. Jayne pulled out a box of chocolate and opened it, finding two chocolates left. She popped one into her mouth as she reached for the next story. Finally, after years of waiting and waiting and waiting, my ultimate dream was coming true. The same dream that boys the

Friday, March 17, 2017 world over have dreamed for years. Okay, maybe only boys like me who grew up listening to their daddy tell them stories about two brothers, Bo and Luke Duke, and their magical car called the “General Lee.” Okay, maybe the car wasn't magical, but it was a 1969 Dodge Charger, and they did manage to make it fly. I guess I was too young to really get why my daddy liked the show “The Dukes of Hazzard” so much, but I had no trouble at all wishing and wishing and wishing that I could have my very own “General Lee.” And I don't mean a toy dinky car version or a model car, and I certainly don't mean a picture or a poster of the car. I mean the real full-sized deal. My very own car to drive around in and fly over ditches and impress all the girls with. My very own car to tinker on and shine up. Finally, today was the day. Today my daddy was taking me to the junk yard to find my very own car. Now, I know we wouldn't find some long forgotten and unappreciated old '69 Dodge Charger hiding under some rust or waiting under a tarp, but in my heart I couldn't help sending out a plea to whomever was out there listening for us to discover the perfect car...

Jayne froze before she burst into tears. There was only one possible author of this tale - Todd - a young man who loved cars so much he would have slept in one if he thought he could have gotten away with it, a young man who would never get his own “General Lee” or any other car ever. What had happened? Todd was a good kid who just dreamed about cars all day. What went so wrong? Why was he in Monique’s car when he’d never shown any interest in it before? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When Jayne was finally able to lift her head again and control the tears, she was surprised to see the sun was rising. Wiping her eyes, she was glad that Dan wasn’t back yet. She kept Mr. Hickson’s and Todd’s stories out to publish them, and put the rest back in the folder. As Jayne picked up the folder to put it back in the desk, a piece of paper fell off the back, a piece of paper she hadn’t noticed stuck to the folder when she took it out of the desk, and a piece of paper that hadn’t been on the desk before she put the folder on it. Jayne picked up the paper and noticed it was a story. As she began to read it, she wondered why it wasn’t in the folder with the others. He held his breath and slowly reached for her hand. She was so skittish, and he didn't want to scare her away. She seemed so delicate and fragile, but, at the same time, he could sense a deep inner strength that he was sure even she wasn't aware she possessed. Her dark blue eyes, the wariness deepening the colour to almost black, briefly glanced into his before flitting to gaze a point just beyond his right shoulder. Thankfully she didn't remove her hand from his light grasp, but nor did she grasp his hand back. He careful guided her over to a chair before he reluctantly released her hand. It seemed very important to him that they maintain contact, but he couldn't explain to himself why it was so vital. He wished with all his heart that he could touch the pale skin of her cheek in reassurance. He'd never met anyone like her before. She was like a wild beautiful graceful deer that had been captured against her will and caged, far from her home and not knowing what would become of her, and where to find safety. He admired her as he could tell she was trying hard not to show her fear, but he had no way to tell her without scaring her more. He didn't know her story, her background, or even how she ended up here, and it didn't matter. All that mattered to him, in this moment, was easing her fears, whatever they were...

Jayne, her emotions totally raw from reading Todd’s story, was stunned. She had no idea who wrote this story. (to be continued…………)

© Beth Richardson 2017

Complete novel to date available: http://thechautauquanewspaper.blogspot.ca

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Friday, March 17, 2017

The Chautauqua A29

Blaine Calkins M.P., Red Deer-Lacombe

Earl Dreeshen M.P., Red Deer-Mountain View

#201, 5025 Parkwood Road , Blackfalds Postage free: Box 59 Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0 Phone: 1-587-621-0020 Fax: 1-587-621-0029 [email protected] or visit my web site: www.blainecalkinsmp.ca or Twitter: www.twitter.com/blainecalkinsmp ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MP Calkins Declares Support for Conservative Party Leadership Candidate Conservative MP Blaine Calkins (Red Deer – Lacombe) has officially declared his support for Conservative Leadership Candidate, Erin O’Toole (Durham). “It is important to me that the Conservative Party of Canada has a Leader who understands how to build the best team from across Canada to champion our economy and bring jobs back to our country,” said Calkins. “Erin O’Toole is that leader. He is natural team builder who brings his military and private sector experience into everything he does. His positive approach and his encouragement of all caucus members to share their diversity of opinions will help strengthen the Conservative Party to be able to beat Trudeau in 2019.” Erin O’Toole was first elected in 2012 during a by-election. After serving as Parliamentary Secretary for International Trade, he was appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper as Minister of Veterans Affairs. Since becoming a Member of Parliament, Erin has visited the riding on two occasions and has listened to the concerns of the people that live here. “Erin is aware of the challenges that Albertans are currently facing. He understands that a strong Alberta means a stronger Canada and is anxious to put Albertans back to work and to put more money back in the pockets of hard-working Canadian taxpayers. Erin is honest, straightforward and passionate about Canada and I am ready to support our next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.” The leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada will be decided on May 27, 2017. For more information on Erin O’Toole and his campaign go to www.erinotoole.ca. In Touch with Earl Dreeshen It was a busy beginning to the Spring Session in Ottawa for me and my colleagues, as we continue to fight against careless spending and tax increases while fighting for Canadians, their jobs, and economy. I am pleased to bring you an update on a couple of the highlights of the past few weeks below.

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] albertajobstaskforce.ca/en/report/ The report includes 11 recommendations containing immediate solutions to get Albertans back to work, as well as solutions for Alberta’s long-term economic prosperity. I would like to thank the many Central Albertans who gave their time to contact my office or attend our discussions on the issues. Your input has helped shape our recommendations. Liberal Party Cuts Pay for Soldiers Fighting ISIS Recently, the Liberal government’s decided that Canadian troops in the fight against ISIS will lose a tax benefit which provides $1,500 to $1,800 per month. Fifteen soldiers at Camp Arifjian originally lost this benefit in September – after the issue was raised on multiple occasions by Conservative MPs the Liberals decided to end the benefit entirely for all Canadian troops stationed in Kuwait. The men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces volunteer to leave their families as they travel abroad to perform dangerous work and put themselves at risk in service of their country. They miss important milestones like birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations. This decision was made after the troops had agreed to deploy. In cutting this benefit, the Liberals have cheated our troops and their families out of hard earned money that they expected, counted upon, and deserve. Given that this Liberal government continues to rack up record deficits, it is absolutely astonishing that the one place they would choose to pinch pennies is on the backs of the hard working men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces. Conservatives have been listening to the families of those affected. We have raised this issue on multiple occasions. Justin Trudeau has no excuse for raising taxes on our troops. We call on the government to finally do its job, reverse this abhorrent decision, and support the brave men and women who stand on guard for all of us.

Alberta Jobs Taskforce On February 27th I joined several of my colleagues in Edmonton as we released the Alberta Jobs Taskforce Report. (right) Since October, Conservative Alberta MPs have met with thousands of everyday Albertans from across the province to hear how the economic crisis has affected them. They have shared their ideas on how the Government can create jobs in Alberta and help those affected by this crisis. You can read the 11 recommendations and the full report here

Photo courtesy of Earl Dreeshen’s Office

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Friday, March 17, 2017

Don MacIntyre, MLA Innisfail-Sylvan Lake

Ronald Orr, MLA Lacombe Ponoka

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Opposition stands ready for Spring Session On March 2, Alberta’s Legislature reconvened for the Spring Session with the Throne Speech. With the 2017 budget and several other divisive pieces of legislation on tap, one can expect some real fireworks. Unfortunately, if history has taught us anything it’s that when governments raise the temperature inside the chamber, regular Albertans find themselves left out in the cold. According to the most recent update from Statistics Canada, nearly 98,000 Albertans are receiving Employment Insurance support. This is the most ever recorded. If ever there were a time for encouraging jobs and growth, it is now. Ideas like cutting taxes, reducing red tape, making responsible reductions in government spending are needed to spur growth in our economy and support families.

#2, 160 Hewlett Park Landing Sylvan Lake, AB Wildrose Shadow Minister for Electricity and Renewables

I look forward to meeting you!

is our duty in Alberta’s Parliament. It is also a real honour. There is no higher service than giving voice to those who are being ignored. The government says our Official Opposition needs to be put in place. We know our place. It is right here, standing on your side.

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Yet, our NDP government remains fixated on dividing Albertans along ideological lines, fomenting old divisions. This government’s “us vs. them” paradigm does nothing to get Albertans back to work. It does nothing to strengthen Alberta’s families. It does nothing to build our communities. Perhaps worst of all, it divides our society at a time when cooperation has never been so important. Raising taxes and increasing spending is clearly limiting the full potential of our economy to bounce back, and more of the same can only lead to a jobless recovery. The fact is, Premier Rachel Notley promised in her 2016 budget that she would create 100,000 private sector jobs over three years. But since her budget was introduced, Alberta has lost over 45,000 full time jobs. But don’t expect for this government to change course. While claiming to consult with Albertans, the NDP refuses to disclose who was admitted to its taxpayer-funded invite-only consultations. It is reminiscent of the phoney consultations staged in to try and justify the introduction of the carbon tax. However, it is worth noting that for all the NDP’s transparently selfserving promotions, including millions wasted on advertising propaganda, two-thirds of Albertans remain opposed to the carbon tax. Going into the spring session, Albertans can expect the NDP to continue pushing their agenda, regardless of public support. However, the senior government officials and unelected bureaucrats attempting to justify their control over provincial policy have forgotten something: It’s not their government. It’s yours. They may look away from the growing unemployment rolls, they may lock you out of budget consultations, they may even use your taxes to tell you what to think, but they cannot take your voice. Our Official Opposition stands ready to bring your thoughts, your concerns, and your desire for change to the Legislative Assembly. This Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

Friday, March 17, 2017

The Chautauqua A31

#RunRedDeer to Victoria! Register to run in the 2017 Woody's RV, Red Deer marathon race weekend before March 21st, 2017 and be entered to win an all expenses paid trip to Victoria, BC. We think running is pretty cool, and to help promote our sport we have decided to help you see a little more of our beautiful country. That's why we are giving away an expenses paid trip for 2 to Victoria BC, along with 2 registrations to the Victoria Marathon on October 8th, 2017. All you have to do is register for the 2017 Woody's RV, Red Deer marathon, half-marathon or 10k prior to our early-bird deadline of March 21, 2017 and you will be automatically entered to win! You can also gain additional entries by posting a training pic to our Facebook page, and tagging the person you would take with you to Victoria if you win...and if the friend you tag on the post also registers to run our race before the early-bird cut off, we will give you both one more entry for a total of 4 chances to win! You've got to like those odds! Check our website for full details. The Red Deer Marathon Society is pleased to announce that registration for the 2017 Woody's RV Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km is now open. This year’s race will take place on Sunday May 21, 2017. Last year we smashed the attendance record with well over 1500 participants taking part on race weekend, and with your help we can do it again.

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Friday, March 17, 2017

OBITUARY

Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper – small Christian School

KALYSTA ANITA GRACE MILLER July 22, 2000 – February 17, 2017 Heaven has a new, beautiful Angel. This beautiful Angel was only 16 years old and had her whole life ahead of her. She was one of the most caring, giving, kindest people you would ever meet. She cared and loved so deeply, but some never took the chance to know her, to give her a chance. Instead they bullied her. While bullying can lead to hurt feelings, it can also lead to depression and setting standards so high for themselves that if they don’t meet those high standards it makes their depression even worse. We will never understand suicide, but someone who commits suicide is in so much emotional pain that they feel the only way to fix that pain is to end their lives. This is what happened to my beautiful daughter, Kalysta Miller, on Thursday, February 16, 2017. This is the day that Kalysta’s depression won the fight and she chose to end her life to get away from the emotional pain that she felt. Kalysta is survived by her parents Lesa Miller of Stettler, Roger Miller of Sherwood Park; her loving big brother Konour Miller of Sherwood Park; her grandparents Lorne and Anita Docherty of Mirror; her gramma Elaine Miller of Sherwood Park; her aunt and cousins Lori Docherty of Stettler, Keirsten (Christian) of Edmonton, Cass, Kortez, Faith and Zander of Stettler; her uncle and aunt and cousin Hendrick, Angel and Jessica Nicolajsen of Edmonton; also leaves many great aunts, uncles, second cousins. Also left behind some people who were extra special to Kalysta: Mr. Michael Bayer, Mrs. Penny Warford, Kayden Devey, Abby Spencer, Alex Bogner, Tessa Harker and Sabrina McCallum. Rest in peace our beautiful baby. I Love You To The Moon and Back. Funeral services were held at the PAC Centre on Saturday, February 25, 2017, with Rev. Robin King of Bashaw United Church officiating; Mr. Michael Bayer gave a loving tribute in Kalysta’s memory. Mr. Ho’s Food Science Classes prepared and served cookies and juice following the service; Mr. Eric Rahn presented his gift of music. A gathering was held at the Heartland Youth Centre. We wish to thank all of the many people that helped make Kalysta’s service a remembrance for her family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to the Suicide Prevention or Youth Mental Health – two things very important to Kalysta c/o Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0. Sympathies may be forwarded to the family by signing the guestbook at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium, 403-742-3422, entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.

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