ECA Review 2019-07-18

East Central Alberta 

REVIEW 

INDEX 

Kinsella Bullarama ............. 2 

Morrin school news ............ 3 

Stettler Triathlon ................. 4 

Castor U14 Girls ................. 4 

Basketball camp ................. 4 

Carp Cup Classic ................. 5 

Three Hills parade .............. 5 

Wrangler 4-H rodeo ........... 5 

Classifieds/Careers ...........10 

Crossword puzzle .............10 

Obituaries ........................11 

Jenner, 

Cessford and 

Youngstown 

fire department 

training 

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Spectators took in the vast fireworks display during the Rumsey centennial celebration on Sat. July 13. The weekend was filled with laughs, 

smiles and community as a large 358 person breakfast, over 600 person supper, school reunions, bouncy castles, a parade and more happened. 

ECA Review/T.Huxley 

Rumsey centennial fiercely celebrated 

Terri Huxley 

ECA Review 

One hundred years have come and 

gone in what feels like a blink of an eye 

but much has happened since the community’s 

inception in 1919. 

Rumsey holds a rich history, one 

that was celebrated with intense pride 

over the weekend, July 12 to July 14. 

Although the community never bolstered 

a large population, the ones who 

have stayed have created a truly 

thriving community thanks to the consistent 

support. 

“It was an incredible weekend,” 

began Rob Richmond, spokesperson 

for the Rumsey centennial committee. 

In total, approximately 750 people 

registered for the centennial 

festivities. 

Friday kicked off the weekend with 

the centennial campfire that had 

music and food. 

Saturday had the bulk of activities 

starting with a large pancake 

breakfast put on by the Morrin volunteer 

fire department followed by the 

much-anticipated parade. 

Best float was awarded to Mountain 

View Financial, best children’s float 

went to the Rumsey-Rowley 4-H Beef 

Club, best family entry went to the 

Steen family, the best animal float 

went to True Big Horse Hitch, the best 

antique entry went to Ken and Peep 

Bengert and the parade marshall’s 

choice went to the Cawiezel family 

with Coulee View Fab. 

Thursday, 

July 18, 2019 

Volume 108 

No. 29 

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PLRD 

Retirees 

Submitted 

For 31 years Jerri Perrin has taught 

Grade 3 and 4 at Veteran School. 

“I have greatly enjoyed my career,” 

says Perrin. “It has been entertaining 

and reward-ing to work in one community 

and get to know students and their 

families.” 

Having taught in PLRD for over 30 

years, Perrin says she has numerous 

second generation students in her 

classroom. 

Perrin also taught elementary physical 

education, something she 

thoroughly enjoyed. 

Darcy Meyer 

After a 35 year teaching career, 

Darcy Meyer is retiring from Veteran 

School. 

“It has been my great fortune to 

have spent my en-tire career in the 

Veteran community,” said Meyer. 

Through the years Meyer’s main 

assignment has included Junior High 

Math, Science, Phys. Ed. and CTF and 

occasionally he has also taught the 

Grade 4-6 students. 

Carolyn Unsworth 

Some long term employees in PLRD 

often have held a variety of positions, 

sometimes in a variety of schools. 

Carolyn Unsworth will be retiring 

after 24 years with PLRD. 

“In my 28 years in the school system 

I have served many roles including 

interpreter, tutor, speech assistant, 

librarian, team manager, driver and 

aid, but the role I enjoyed the most was 

being a friend,” said Unsworth. 

Donna Johnson 

Every spring for the past 23 years, 

you can hear the chirping of baby 

birds coming from Mrs. Johnson’s 

classroom. 

“I’ve always loved hatching the 

eggs,” smiles Mrs. J., adding over her 

career she has hatched everything 

from chicken and duck eggs to geese 

and pheasant eggs. 

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Jenner, Cessford 

and Youngstown fire 

departments kept up on 

some basic training with 

STARS’ mobile education 

program at the Jenner fire 

hall on Thurs. June 20. 

From the left, Jenner Fire 

Chief Jeff lewandoski, 

instructor David Allison, 

Cessford Fire Chief Wade 

Christianson, firefighter 

Terrel Ritz, Jenner Deputy 

Fire Chief Keith Ritz, 

and firefighter Shayllee 

Christianson go over 

some techniques with the 

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Jenner’s fire department, 

the team has four First 

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ECA Review/Submitted 

Chicks and students! 

Cont’d from Pg 1 

Mrs. Johnson has worked at Delia 

School for 33 years—that’s a lot of 

chicks and students. 

Mrs. J. has had many roles at Delia 

School, from teaching Grade 6 when 

she first started, working as the 

Special Education Coordinator, to 

teaching Grade 3, an ECS/Grade 1 split 

class and Grade 1/2 split class. 

Carla Assenheimer 

Consort School is losing a veteran 

teacher, Carla Assenheimer who is 

retiring after 30 years of working in 

the division. 

Assenheimer has spent the past 13 

years teaching Grade 3. She also spent 

14 years teaching Kindergarten as well 

as a couple of years in Grade 1 and 

Grade 1/2. 

Having spent 30 years in education, 

Assenheimer says she has definitely 

seen things change. From the traditional 

or ‘old school’ ways of pencils 

and paper, chalkboards, rows of desks 

and phone calls home to paperless 

assignments, whiteboards flexible 

seating and apps to contact parents. 

While she is retiring, Assenheimer 

will be at Consort School this fall covering 

for a maternity leave in the 

Kindergarten room. 

The 21st annual Graveldome Kinsella Bullarama was a success with 30 top participants on Wed. 

July 10. An early beer garden opening and market place kept locals and visitors busy until the 

show began at 7 p.m. 

Brady Fielder scored 

86 points to win the 

championship atop 

Wild Hoggs Stock 

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Darcy lakevold from 

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bull rider, Jackson 

Scott. Above: Jake 

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the fall. 

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Visitors attending the Rumsey school reunion in the Agriplex view 

the 100 photos of Rumsey posted on the windows. The images were 

provided by Larry Anderson for the special occasion, depicting some 

interesting history through images. ECA Review/T.Huxley 

Back in time 


Bouncy castles , the 

Agriplex was filled with visitors 

for the school reunions 

as well as 100 photos of 

Rumsey history lining the 

interior windows with the 

help of Larry Anderson. 

A barbecue beef supper 

was served to 600 people and 

included speeches, visiting 

and the Precious Cargo 

Sisters delivered some 

classic 30s and 40s tunes in 

the hall afterwards which 

was a highlight for many 

seniors who attended. 

The fireworks display 

rivalled that of a large city 

with its wide variety of 

colours and designs 

marking the night sky. 

Another pancake breakfast 

followed by a church 

service Sunday morning 

and Jill Brodie’s ducks and 

dogs demonstration. 

Two benches to be located 

in the Rumsey and Rowley 

cemeteries were dedicated 

to the centennial and 

revealed at the closing of the 

celebration on Sunday. 

Rumsey’s centennial committee, 

consisting of 15 

individuals, put the event 

together with over a year in 

volunteer time, spearheaded 

by Dariel McNaughton, 

Marry Newton and Larry 

Anderson. 

History 

Larry Anderson took the 

visitors on a short journey, 

back in time. 

“Do you know 

what happened, 

in Rumsey, on 

July 19, 1919, a 

little more than 

one hundred 

years ago? 

The answer is 

in the Red 

Rumsey History 

book. 

On July 19, 

1919, a Monster 

Peace Celebration 

was organized by 

the UFWA, UFA, 

and the athletic 

association to 

commemorate the 

end of World War 

I, and the return 

of local soldiers. 

Oliver Tolman ran the 

local garage, and he was 

tasked with installing the 

electric lights. 

These dates: 1930, 1955, 

1980 and 2019 may have 

major significance for many 

of you depending upon your 

age, a celebration in 

Rumsey in 1930. 

In 1955, Rumsey went all 

out to celebrate our provinces 

golden jubilee – 50th 

anniversary. 

There is a series of photographs 

in the “100 

photographs for 100-year 

display” in the curling rink 

that shows many of the 

floats in the parade. 

The next big celebration 

was held in 1980 and the 

occasion was the provinces 

75th anniversary. 

The last date Anderson 

referred to was 2019, and 

this brings us to the reason 

for today’s celebration. 

Today’s celebration is to 

commemorate the 100-year 

anniversary of the establishment 

of the Village of 

Rumsey. 

The first meeting was 

held on April 22, 1919 and 

Henry Heddon was chosen 

as Rumsey’s first Mayor. 

“Also, I believe, looking 

back over the past 100 years 

of our history, helps us to 

understand and better tell 

the story of this great community,” 

concluded 

Anderson in the short 

journey he provided to 

attendees. 

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It’s true, hockey is 

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across the prairies and for 

many students it is their 

favourite pastime. 

Morrin School is hoping 

to encourage students to 

build on their love of hockey 

with a dedicated hockey 

option being offered in the 

fall. 

“We are really excited 

about this program. 

Starting in September we 

are planning on running a 

hockey option in Morrin for 

students in grades 7 to 9,” 

said Don Yavis, principal of 

Morrin School. 

“We will be teaching 

Hockey Canada skills, as 

well as doing dryland 

training, fitness, nutrition 

and power skating.” 

Students will spend three 

afternoons a week on the 

ice. 

Thanks to the Morrin and 

District Agricultural 

Society, the school has been 

gifted the ice time. 

Yavis says they are still 

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they plan to run the program 

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When the students are not 

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landon Warren, right, of Big Valley, throws his rope just narrowly missing the calf while heeler Reid Regehr 

follows during the teamroping portion of the Castor Rodeo. Castor held its 42nd annual rodeo on Thurs. July 11 

and Fri. July 12 after a cancellation in June due to excessive rain. 


Castor basketball skills camp 

Don J. McKim 


The Town of Castor, Castor 

Minor Sports and the Castor 

and District Family and 

Community Support Services 

(FCSS) hosted a youth basketball 

camp. 

Camp Beaver Trail expanded 

Crush bring home the gold 

Don J. McKim 


The Castor Crush U14 C girls 

softball team defeated the 

favoured Bonnyville Angels 17 – 

12 to take the gold medal game 

in Vermilion, Alta. on Thurs. 

July 4. 

The Crush recently hosted 

the U14 Girls Provincial tournament 

on Canada Day weekend 

and due to poor weather, the 

final gold medal match was cancelled 

and rescheduled to take 

place in Vermilion, half way 

between Castor and Bonnyville. 

“The girls never gave up,” 

said Crush Coach Rena Stewart. 

“We were down seven to zero 

after one inning but they just 

dug deep and rallied. These 

young ladies are very hard on 

themselves but truly support 

each other. I think this is what 

makes them unique as well as 

champions.” 

The Crush had won two 

years ago in the Stettler 

U14 Girls C 

New opportunity 


This unique option will 

set Morrin School apart 

from the crowd—and students 

and staff are buzzing 

about this new opportunity. 

In addition to developing 

students’ hockey skills, this 

one of a kind opportunity 

will help build school 

culture. 

“It will be a program 

that is unique to our school 

and that in itself builds 

to include a 10 to 14-year-old 

skills basketball camp. 

Coach and recreation director 

for the town of Castor, Natasha 

Bozek, says it was a great 

turnout. 

“We had 10 participants at the 

skills camp,” she said. “There is 

a great group of talented kids 

coming up.” 

school pride.” 

The hockey option is also 

a way to help boost enrolment 

at Morrin School, 

something all rural schools 

struggle with. 

Yavis hopes the hockey 

option will generate interest 

from students from outside 

the school division. 

The school will be holding 

an information session once 

they have more details 

finalized. 

The camp ran from July 8 to 

July 12 at Theresetta Catholic 

School. 

The basketball camp is one of 

five sports camps running this 

year in Castor. 

An underwater sports camp 

is the next to take place from 

July 15 to July 19. 

Castor Crush u14 girls team 

become provincial champions. 

From the left, back row: Tanya 

Slemp (manager), Rena Stewart 

(head coach), Saige Stewart, 

Shelby unger, Grace Roland, Gracie 

Bagshaw and Troy Slemp (coach). 

Front row: Eve Fetaz, Alyssa Shaw, 

Parker Slemp, Toryn Johnson, 

Maren Vincett, Kally Dalueg and 

Kiali Blumhagen. 

ECA Review/Don. J. McKim 

championships, and are happy 

to be back on top. 

“The girls won their league 

championships this year and 

had only lost two games all 

year,” said Coach Stewart. 

Stewart added that the girls 

are pleased with their new title. 

“They are so very happy and 

proud of this win and rightfully 

so. The girls really knocked it 

out of the park!” 

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Interpipeline sponsor volunteer Savi Bhatia, left, hands Pam 

Rollheiser of lloydminster, Sask. a medal for completing the 

Stettler Triathlon involving swimming, running and biking. The 

‘Challenge yourself’ event took place at the Stettler Recreation 

Center complex with the bike route out and back on paved roads. 

It also had a ‘kids of steel triathlon’ designed for ages six and up. 


FARM SAFETY 

CONSULTATION TOUR 

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Fri., July 26 

10am-12pm 

at Stettler Agricultural 

Society Pavilion 

DRUMHELLER 

Fri., July 26 

3pm-5pm 

at Badlands 

Community Facility 

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and Minister of 

Agriculture and Forestry, 

the Honourable 

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invite you to attend a 

community conversation 

about the proposed 

Farm Freedom and Safety Act.


Spider-man, also 

known as Paul 

Brown of Three 

Hills, distributes 

curbside fist bumps 

during the annual 

Three Hills Grand 

Parade on Sat. 

July 13. The event, 

featuring scores of 

floats and hundreds 

of participants, was 

followed by a twohour 

kids carnival in 

Anderson Park. 

ECA Review/ 

D. Nadeau 

Seven-year-old Tessa Chostner casts her reel into the reservoir in hopes of catching a big one 

along the banks. The first ever Carp Cup held at the Blood Indian Reservoir in the Special Areas 

yielded a high turn out with over 75 people participating. The winning team of Xranbo yao, 

Jijun Huang and Jinhua Chen claimed first place with 243 Prussian carp weighing 232.55 lbs. 

ECA Review/Submitted 

Special Areas first annual 

Carp Cup Classic, a hit 

Submitted 

This past weekend, over 75 anglers 

descended on Blood Indian Reservoir 

to try and catch the most Prussian 

carp on Sat. July 6. 

The first ever Carp Cup Classic was 

held at the reservoir, with cash prizes 

awarded to the top three finishing 

teams and individual anglers. 

The event was a success, with the 

winning team of Xranbo Yao, Jijun 

Huang and Jinhua Chen taking first 

place with 243 Prussian carp weighing 

232.55 lbs. 

The winning individual was Clive 

Scott with 27 Prussian carp weighing 

28.25 lbs. 

In total, the event saw over 310 individual 

Prussian carp weighing over 

290 lbs. removed from the reservoir 

over the 12-hour event. 

Although the proceeds of the event 

will be donated to both HALO and 

STARS, the goal of the fishing event 

was to raise awareness of the problems 

resulting from this invasive species 

being introduced into the waterbody. 

“Blood Indian is known as a place 

anyone can put a rod in the water and 

try to catch the big one: from little kids 

on the shore with their grandparents 

to serious anglers using their skills to 

try and catch that monster Tiger 

Trout,” said John Armstrong, parks 

supervisor. 

“We have been working to reduce 

the impacts from Prussian carp since 

they first appeared here,” he 

continued. 

“The Carp Cup Classic was a new 

way to raise awareness of the danger of 

introducing non-native species into 

our ecosystems. This event helped take 

a bunch of carp out of the reservoir 

while giving families a chance to enjoy 

a day out on the water.” 

Prussian carp, which are native to 

Europe and Asia, was first detected in 

Alberta in the early 2000s. 

Since then, they have spawned in 

waterways throughout the province. 

The fish species, which is a spermstealing 

fish capable of cloning itself, 

do not require males for reproduction. 

This allows the species to reproduce 

in huge numbers, creating a significant 

problem for other fish species. 

Prussian carp are voracious plant 

eaters which often eat up the available 

plant resources, causing other species 

to fight for food and space. 

Another control tactic being used at 

Blood Indian Reservoir is the introduction 

of a new trout species – Tiger 

Trout. 

This new species, resulting from a 

female brown trout and a male brook 

trout, is large and aggressive. 

It is a predator for the smaller 

Prussian carp and provides an 

exciting fishing experience for anglers. 

Savanna Kosolofski 

of the Neutral Hills 

Wrangler 4-H Club 

smiles after doing a 

face plant into the dirt 

when her horse moved 

in a different direction 

during the intermediate 

pole bending portion 

of the East Central 4-H 

Region Rodeo at the 

Gooseberry Lake Rodeo 

Grounds on Sat. July 6. 


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EDITORIAL 

Two sides to 

every story 

B. Schimke 


A Canadian charity exists to pursue 

eligible charitable purposes governed 

by the Canadian Revenue Agency 

(CRA) under stringent obligations, regulations 

and reporting. 

There is an exception that allows a 

charity to carry on its activities with 

other charities, including non-Canadian 

charities. These joint or 

cooperative ventures must adhere to 

the Canadian organization’s charitable 

purposes, be under the direction of the 

Canadian charity and follow Canadian 

law. 

Political action by any charity is limited 

and tightly controlled. 

On July 4, 2019 Premier Jason 

Kenney launched a $2.5 million 

inquiry to uncover foreign groups and 

billionaires who fund Canadian charities 

to spread misleading information 

against pipelines and Alberta’s energy 

sector. 

“ 

In a free society, both 

sides have legitimate 

claims along with 

rhetorical exaggerations, 

but both sides need to be 

heard respectfully. 

In May 2012 the federal Conservative 

Harper government, of which Kenney 

was a senior cabinet minister, ordered 

the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) 

to audit all environmental charities 

arguing they were ‘foreign-funded 

radicals’. 

In 2012, no wrong doings were found, 

no charges were laid and no environmental 

charities lost their registered 

status. At the time, even the conservative-friendly 

National Post, through an 

independent review of charitable tax 

returns, found most foreign money 

received by Canadian charities did not 

go to environmental groups. 

The top five recipients of foreign 

funds or gifts-in-kind were Care 

Canada, World Vision, Hamilton’s 

McMaster University, the Canadian 

UNICEF Committee and Ducks 

Unlimited Canada. Other than Ducks 

Unlimited finishing as one of the top 

five recipients of foreign donations, the 

next environmental charity on the list, 

Tides Canada, was in the sixteenth 

spot. 

Great Bear Rainforest, a 6.4 hectare 

“ 

OPINION 

area along BC’s north and central 

coast, is the largest remaining tract of 

unspoiled rainforest in the world. 

Tides Canada and other environmental 

charities were instrumental in 

planning for and saving much of this 

old growth forest. 

Canadian environmental charities 

have received over $400 million (M) 

from US foundations for this specific 

project. 

In a twist of irony, the Harper government 

in 2007 also partnered with 

Tides Canada to save the Great Bear 

Rainforest. The Harper government 

kicked in 30 per cent, $30M, and 

through Tides Canada, The Gordon & 

Betty Morris Foundation donated 

$27M. 

The partnership was a success. A 

compromise agreement was reached 

with conservationists, loggers, hunters 

and First Nations to protect 85 per cent 

of the rainforest from logging. All competing 

interests left the table with 

something. 

The American directors of the 

Gordon & Betty Morris Foundation 

had absolutely nothing to gain financially 

from their donation to the Great 

Bear Rainforest. It was completely 

altruistic—saving a precious corner of 

the world. 

The same cannot be said for Vivian 

Krause, Mr. Kenney’s current ‘expert’ 

on foreign-funded propaganda campaigns 

that defame Alberta’s oil 

industry, or The National Post which 

is giving her a ‘legitimate’ platform to 

spread a conspiracy theory. 

Ms. Krause admits that 90 per cent 

of her income is derived from the oil 

and gas industry. Krause also admits 

that American donations represent a 

small fraction of Canadian environmental 

charities’ overall budgets. But 

most important, she has never linked 

any environmental campaigns in 

Canada to specific US companies or 

billionaires who might financially benefit 

from such work. 

The relevant facts are simply environmental 

charities governed by 

stringent laws, reporting requirements 

and CRA audits, whereas Krause can 

use cherry-picked numbers to support 

the one industry that pays her way in 

life. 

In a free society, both sides have 

legitimate claims along with rhetorical 

exaggerations, but both sides need to 

be heard respectfully. 

There are always two sides to every 

story and honourable government 

leaders, at a minimum, need to 

mediate those competing and conflicting 

priorities, not become a 

cheerleader of one. 

The opinions expressed are not necessarily 

the opinions of this newspaper. 

FINANCIAL TIPS 

Avoiding a travel 

nightmare 

We’ve all heard about Canadians 

travelling abroad who find themselves 

stranded in a hospital and running up 

huge medical bills. 

Hospital bills can run from $5,000 to 

over $1,000,000 depending on the 

health issue. 

How can you be sure 

that you have sufficient 

coverage and that a 

claim won’t be denied? 

It’s important to 

understand that travel 

insurance is not a 

health plan, but is 

designed to cover 

expenses if you suffered 

a medical emergency 

Peter Boys 

while travelling outside 

your province of 

residence. 

Be aware of what a pre-existing 

medical condition is. Even simple illnesses 

that you don’t think are a 

problem can come back to haunt you 

when you try to make a claim. 

Do not believe that if your medical 

condition is being managed and 

causing little disruption to your daily 

living, that it’s of little importance to 

the insurer. 

In reality, travel insurance policies 

exclude coverage for some medical 

conditions, and failure to disclose 

these could invalidate the policy and 

leave you without any coverage. 

If you have a medical claim, the 

insurance company WILL look 

through your medical history. If you 

did not disclose a pre-existing condition, 

your policy can be considered 

void even if your medical emergency 

has nothing to do with your preexisting 

condition. 

If you are travelling while pregnant, 

make sure that you yourself are 

covered. 

With pregnancy, your unborn baby 

is not covered for insurance as you 

cannot insure an unborn child. 

If you go into labour while on vacation, 

the medical bills for your 

newborn can become monstrous. 

Read your policy carefully before 

you travel. Ask for help to fully 

understand the eligibility requirements, 

terms, conditions, 

limitations and exclusions. 

Coverage may be limited or 

denied for things such as participating 

in sporting events, certain 

recreational activities or if you are 

intoxicated at the time of your 

injury or sickness. 

If your health changes in any 

way, including a change in medication 

since the time you 

purchased your policy and the time 

you leave on your trip, you must 

inform your insurer or the policy may 

be invalid. 

Applying for travel insurance online 

is easy, but you need to be aware that 

the responsibility is completely on you 

to declare all the medical facts which 

can be both confusing and 

contentious. 

When shopping for travel insurance, 

cheaper and convenient is not necessarily 

better. If you do have a 

pre-existing condition, you may not 

qualify for regular travel insurance, 

but you can still apply for travel insurance 

with medical conditions included. 

Your premium will be higher but 

you will have the peace of mind that a 

medical emergency will be covered. 

You need to ensure that you have the 

right insurance for you. 

The last thing you need during a 

holiday medical crisis is finding out 

that you’re not covered. 

Peter Boys, 

Boys Financial Services 

REast Central Alberta 

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Inside & Out 

Five kitchen renovation blunders 

Thinking about renovating your 

kitchen? If so, keep in mind that this is 

a major home project. And, since your 

kitchen is probably the room in your 

house that gets the most use, you want 

to make sure that the end result is 

Disposal of 

light bulbs 

When a light bulb burns out, you 

may wonder whether to toss it in the 

trash or take it to your local recycling 

centre. However, the best action to 

take depends entirely on the type of 

light bulb you’re throwing out. 

Incandescent bulbs 

When a standard light bulb burns 

out, you can put it in the garbage with 

the rest of your household waste. The 

thin glass and metal wires are almost 

impossible to separate for recycling. 

Compact fluorescent lights (CFL) 

CFL bulbs contain small amounts of 

mercury that can damage the environment 

if the bulb breaks. Many 

municipalities have drop-off points for 

hazardous waste items and you should 

dispose of CFL light bulbs at these 

locations. 

Light-emitting diode (LED) lights 

LED lights don’t technically burn 

out like other bulbs, but they do dim 

over time. When this happens, you can 

safely discard them in the trash as 

they don’t contain mercury like CFL 

bulbs do. You can also check with your 

local recycling centre to see if they 

accept this type of bulb. 

Regardless of the type of light bulb, 

take care to wrap it in paper before 

you throw it away. This way you’ll 

avoid the possibility of someone getting 

injured by the broken glass. 

both beautiful and functional. Here 

are five mistakes to avoid when 

upgrading your kitchen. 

1. Ignoring the layout. Keep your 

kitchen functional by considering the 

work triangle (the distance between 

the sink, refrigerator and cooktop) 

when designing your kitchen. 

2. Focusing on trends. Instead of 

choosing the most fashionable design 

featu res, create a kitchen that truly 

fits your needs. Forgo anything that 

doesn’t work with your lifestyle. 

3. Forgetting 

about organization. 

A pullout 

pan try or extra 

rack in the cabinet 

can help you 

keep your kitchen 

tidy and sorted. 

Invest in practical 

storage options 

that make your 

life easier 

4. Making last 

minute changes. 

Before the 

Auto, Farm, Home & Commercial 

renovation starts, be sure about the 

choi ces you’ve made. Changing your 

mind once the work has begun can be 

expensive. 

5. Neglecting the details. Nothing 

should be overlooked when you’re 

upgrading a kitchen. Details like the 

cabinet handles, backsplash and trim 

are what make your kitchen unique. 

By avoiding these kitchen renovation 

blunders, not only will your 

remodel go smoothly, but the final 

result is sure to be one that you love. 

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Give old items a second life 

Upcycling is the process 

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into a beautiful and 

useful object. While the 

term may be new, the 

concept isn’t. People 

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things forever. Not only 

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landfills, it also gives 

you an outlet to show 

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There are two ways 

to upcycle: you can give 

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while preserving its 

original use, or you can 

change its intended 

purpose altogether. 

Almost anything can 

be upcycled, including 

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and items you’d normally 

throw out like 

tin cans and glass jars. 

If you don’t have anything 

around the house 

you can use, check out 

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Remember that 

whatever you’re using 

will retain its properties, 

meaning that if 

the dresser you’d like 

to paint is falling apart, 

a new look won’t 

change that. You may 

need to repair items 

before upcycling them. 

Projects to try 

Are you 

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to begin? Here 

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• Old chairs 

can be given 

new life with a 

coat of paint and 

colourful cushions. 

• Jam jars can be 

painted to create pretty 

storage for the bathroom 

or to create 

one-of-a-kind light 

fixtures. 

• Old wooden ladders 

can be sanded and used 

to hang blankets or 

become rustic 

bookshelves. 

• Tin cans can be 

covered in fabric and 

used as pen holders in 

an office. 

For more inspiration, 

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of fans to keep the air in your home 

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conditioner by placing a bowl of ice or 

an ice pack in front of your fans to 

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3. Open your windows at night. 

Open your windows 

when the 

sun goes down to 

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Humidity can 

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Using the 

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even hotter. 

Instead, cook 

your meals on the 

barbecue. 

6. Use appliances 

wisely. Wait 

until the sun goes 

down to run your 

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A firepit can make your backyard a 

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and allows you to take advantage of 

your outdoor living space well into the 

evening. Here are some things to consider 

if you’re thinking about 

installing one on your property. 

Where you’ll put it 

Firepits should be kept at a minimum 

of ten feet away from anything 

flammable. Rethink your plans if your 

yard doesn’t allow you to provide this 

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The fuel you’ll use 

Most people think of wood when it 

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options available. You can choose to 

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Firepits come in many different 

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• Make sure the fire is completely extin guished 

before going inside 

• In the case of a wood-burning firepit, allow ashes to 

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Both classic and unexpected, 

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From jewel-bright emerald 

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Forest green walls set a 

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ways. Opt for it on a lamp, 

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Emerald green will 

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utilitarian space like a 

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glossy green cabinets are a 

refreshing change from 

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den, a mid-century style sofa 

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Sage green is relaxing and 

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Kelly green is vibrant and 

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Green is very versatile 

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING 

ACROSS 

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Prairie Land Regional Division # 25 is requesting applications from members of 

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two-year term. 

PLRD’s Audit Committee is comprised of a minimum of three elected school 

trustees and two public members, one from the business community and one 

from the adult learning community (in accordance with the Education Act effective 

Sept 1, 2019). Public members will be compensated for their time on the 

Audit Committee at the current trustee honorarium per diem rate. 

The Committee will be responsible for meeting one to three times per year 

for recommending external auditors to the board, reviewing annual financial 

statements and attending to other matters as the board may determine. 

Qualifications for public members: 

• Represent a member of either the business or adult learning community 

• Resident of/or operate a business in the school division boundaries 

• Have financial experience and/or professional accounting designation 

• Independent to the school division; and 

• Have no financial or personal interests with 

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Interested public are required to submit a letter of interest, which includes a 

brief summary of work experience, qualifications, reason for the interest in 

serving on the committee along with relevant references to: 

Sharon Orum, CPA 

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53. Got up 

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56. Straightforward 

57. Know the ____ and 

outs 

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2. Fruit coolers 

3. Quiet 

4. Kind of bar 

5. Flowered necklace 

6. “A Farewell to ____” 

7. Red vegetables 

8. Geometry’s cousin 

9. Fatigue 

10. Eliminate 

11. Caresses 

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16. Expedition 

20. Curved bone 

22. Summer shade 

24. Unusual 

25. “You ____ My 

Sunshine” 

27. Itch 

29. No-show 

30. Flying formation 

31. Poem 

33. Item of clothing 

35. Bowling-frame number 

38. Sweet tuber 

40. Angler’s bait 

43. Radio and TV 

45. Docks 

46. Go down 

47. Heavy twine 

48. Employs 

49. Outer coat 

51. Position 

52. Misjudges 

55. Mule’s kin 

Deadline for applications must be received on or before Monday, August 

19, 2019. For further information, please contact your local trustee or the 

above. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

VERNA Peebles 

(nee McArthur) 90th 

birthday. An open 

house in celebration 

will be held Sat., 

July 27, 2019 1:00- 

5:00pm Renfrew 

Community 

Association 811 

Radford Road NE, 

Calgary 403-520- 

7732 / 

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gmail.com. 

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& medical conditions 

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1-(800)-211-3550 or 

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mailing address to 

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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF PROVOST #52 

ANNUAL 

GENERAL MEETING 

on Thursday, July 25 th , 2019 

Metiskow Hall 

Metiskow, Alberta 

at 1:00 P.M. 

12:00 P.M. - Beef On A Bun 

County of Stettler No. 6 

6602 - 44 Ave., Box 1270 

Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 403-742-1277 

www.stettlercounty.ca 

Work with Us 

Accounts Payable 

The County of Stettler has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced 

professional who will bring innovative and effective administrative skills to the 

position of Accounts Payable Clerk. 

Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, the successful applicant 

will be responsible for entering accounts payable for four different sets of books 

which include the County of Stettler, Stettler District Ambulance Association, 

Stettler Waste Management Authority, and Shirley McClellan Regional Water 

Services Commission. They will be responsible for organizing, sorting and 

distributing bills to the various departments and ensuring that the payables are 

maintained on a timely basis and perform any other related duties as required. 

Experience using a purchase order system would be an asset. 

An ideal candidate would possess the following skills: 

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office; most notably Microsoft Word & Excel 

· Strong Organization Skills 

· Ability to prioritize deadlines 

· Works well under pressure 

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours/week) 

The County of Stettler offers a competitive salary and a generous employer paid 

benefits package. 

The successful applicant will be required to provide a criminal records check. 

Please respond in confidence with your resume to: 

County of Stettler No. 6 

Attention: Christa Cornelssen, CPA, CGA 

Box 1270 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 

Fax: 403.742.1277 Email: finance@stettlercounty.ca 

The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The County 

appreciates all applications however only those selected for interview will be 

contacted.


Known as ‘Big John’ with biggest heart 

John Pearson passed away on 

the farm that he loved so dearly 

near Donalda, 

Alta. on Thurs. 

July 11, 2019 doing 

what he knew best 

living his life as a 

farmer. 

He was on his 

way to fix the 

lawn mower. 

The memories 

of John will be 

cherished by his Pearson 

wife of 40 years 

Jeanne; son Mark 

of Calgary; daughter Kim 

(Stephen Byrne) of Vancouver; 

brother Dave (Marg) of 

Camrose; nephews Ryan 

(Aryon) and Jim (Fran); his 

Aunt Shirley Soenen of 

Edmonton; and numerous other 

relatives and friends. 

John was predeceased by his 

parents Doris and Oscar who 

Wilson touched many lives 

Eldon Gordon Wilson 

1933 ~ 2019 

Husband, Father, Papa, 

Brother, Uncle, Son… 

Heaven has taken 

another great one. 

Eldon was born in 

Craigmyle, Alta. and 

raised in the Victor 

area. 

Eldon was a kind, 

gentle soul and will 

be missed for many 

things: his contagious 

laugh, patience, and Wilson 

his steady hand. 

Eldon loved music, 

a good party and his large 

loving family. He touched many 

lives and will be missed by all. 

Eldon is survived by his 

loving wife of 61 years, Vi; 

Celebration of life planned for July 26 

Joy Baltimore passed 

away peacefully at the 

Rosehaven Care Centre 

in Camrose, Alta. on 

June 25, 2019 at the age of 

87 years. 

Joy is survived by her 

children; Bryon (Linda), 

Darrel (Mary Ann), Judy 

Ireland (Terry), Doug 

(Lisa); grandchildren: 

Jenice 

Fukushima 

(David), David 

Baltimore 

(Meghann), 

Katelyn Van 

Ouwerkerk 

(Ryan), Alexis 

Sickler (Josh), 

Brittany 

Baltimore, Nicole 

Ireland, Kyle 

Baltimore and 

Danielle Easton; 

and great-grandchildren: 

Leah, 

Emma, Blake 

Fukushima, Oliver 

and Everett Van 

Ouwerkerk and 

Brady and Ben 

Sickler as well as 

numerous relatives 

and friends. 

A Celebration of 

Joy’s life will be held 

on Fri. July 26, 2019 

at Stettler Funeral 

would have loved to see much 

more of the life John led, the 

family he nurtured and the 

contributions he made to 

his community. 

John was a man devoted 

to his family. 

He was a self-made 

farmer who took over the 

family farm at the young 

age of 17 after his father 

passed away. 

Over 54 years, he dedicated 

his life to his passion 

for sustaining the family 

farm. 

He was acknowledged, along 

with his family, in 1993 with the 

Edmonton Northlands Farm 

Family Award after being nominated 

by the Donalda and 

District Agricultural Society. 

His participation on 

numerous boards, non-profit 

organizations and the Donalda 

and District Agricultural 

Children: Deb (Myles) Smith, 

Kevin (Judy) Wilson, Laura 

(David) Schnurer and Wanda 

(Marvin) Molzan as 

well as his 13 grandchildren: 

Josh, Derek 

(Monica), Natasha 

(Dustin), Tyrel 

(Leslee), Jenna 

(Logan), Michael 

(Ashley), Ryan 

(Lauren), Miranda 

(Sean), Clark (Ashley), 

Kyle (Janelle), Kerry 

(Brittany), Jeremy 

(Ashley), and Trevor 

(Katie); and his 19 

great-grandchildren: Oakland, 

Tylee, Kenlee, Eldon, Remi, 

Georgia, Aiden, Ruby, Shelby, 

Morgan, Kohen, Gavin, Brielle, 

Nate, Emily, Ben, Trinity, 

Home with words of 

remembrance at 2 p.m. 

Donations in memory 

of Joy are gratefully 

accepted to S.T.A.R.S., 

Canadian Blood 

Services, Stollery 

Hospital or to a charity 

of your choice c/o 

Stettler Funeral Home & 

3” wide version 

OBITUARIES 

Crematorium, P.O. Box 

1780, Stettler, Alta. T0C 

2L0, 403-742-3422, who 

have been entrusted 

with the care and 

funeral arrangements. 

To send condolences to 

Joy’s family, please visit 

www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. 

WANTED 

DEAD OR ALIVE 

Canadian Prairie Pickers 

are once again touring the area. 

Paying Cash For Coin Collections, Silver & Gold Coins, 

Royal Can. Mint Sets. Also Buying Gold Jewelry 

We purchase rolls, bags or boxes of silver coins 

Bonded 

since 

1967 

PAYING HIGHEST PRICES 

To arrange a free, discrete in-home visit call 

Kellie at 778-257-8647 

Society speaks volumes for his 

love of service to the 

community. 

This complemented his 

decades of involvement with the 

Alberta Wheat Pool and the 

County of Stettler. 

He was known as ‘Big John’ 

with the biggest heart. 

He is loved dearly by those 

who had the privilege to know 

him and will be missed 

immensely. 

John’s family is very grateful 

for everyone’s kindness and support 

during this time. 

The memorial service is being 

held at the Donalda Community 

Hall in Donalda, Alta. on Thurs. 

July 18 at 11 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers please make 

memorial donations to a charity 

of your choice. 

Condolences may be sent to 

the family at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. 

Stettler Funeral 

Quinnlee, and Sawyer. 

Eldon is also survived by 

sister Bernice Pincombe; sisterin-law 

Arlene Herzog; 

brothers-in-law: Don (Bev) Hall, 

David (Barb) Hall, Dennis 

Pickersgill and numerous 

nieces and nephews. 

The Celebration of Eldon’s life 

was held at the Hanna 

Community Centre on Wed., 

July 17, 2019, at 2 p.m. 

Donations in memory of 

Eldon are gratefully accepted to 

the Alberta Children’s Hospital 

Foundation, 28 Oki Drive 

Calgary, Alta, T3B 6A8, or to a 

charity of one’s choice. 

Hanna Funeral Services Ltd., 

entrusted with the care and 

arrangements; 403-854-5956, 

www.hannafuneral.ca. 

Baltimore 

UNRESERVED 

Home & 

Crematorium 

entrusted with 

the care and 

funeral arrangements 

403-742-3422. 

UNRESERVED 

AUCTION 

THURS., AUG. 1 ST - 10:30 AM- DALE FEDORUK 

From Mundare 4 mi N on 855 & 7 mi East PH: 403-588-2936 

Case 8010; 1480 hrs; 30’ Straight Cut ● 1997 Freightliner Tandem Gr. Truck ● 

Doepker 44’ TRIAXLE ● EW 45’ D. LAND ROLLER ● D 1820 - 45’ AIR DRILL 

● Rogator 90’ SPRAYER ● 873 BOBCAT ● Case 9350 & MUCH, MUCH MORE 

SELLING FOR RON BILYK - PH: 780-603-1348 2014 D S680; 873 hrs 

● 2014 Challenger 36’ SWATHER; 288 hrs ● 2013 Morris 61’ AIR DRILL 

● 2007 VERSATILE 2335; 2535 hrs ● 2012 H T7235 MFWD Tractor c/w 

Loader; 1102 hrs ● Trucks ● Premium Equipment ON OFFER - BRIEF LISTING 

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UNRESERVED 

AUCTION 

ANTIQUES - JULY 26 TH & 27 TH - 10 AM- FOR THE WILSONS 

Phone: 403-823-9370 or 403-321-0042 (Jim) 

From Drumheller 12 km East on Hwy 576, 2 km S & 1/2 km W 

SELLING FRIDAY Approx. 50 Stationaries ● Telephones ● Washing 

Machines ● Lamps ● Stove ● Wagons ● Harness & Smalls 

SELLING SATURDAY Samson M ● 3 Case Cross Motor Tractors 

● 2 AC’s #9206 & #9706 ● 30 More Tractors ● WALLIS M ● 1919 Fageol 

Truck ● Model T’s ● TD9 Plus Variety of Old Vehicles Equipment & Parts 

MANY ARE PROJECT UNITS 

ED PRODANIUK AUCTIONS 

EPA UCTIONS 

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 967 

www.prodaniukauctions.com 

www.globalauctionguide.com 

Equipment 

Auction 

Sat., July 20 

11 am @ 5229 Victoria Ave, Coronation Ab. 

Bobcat 463, 2008, 20 ft gooseneck tilt deck 

trailer, 2003 Duramax 4x4 diesel, Yanmar B221 

backhoe, 1995 Arctic Cat 580, and much more. 

For full listings visit www.albertaauctionservices.com 

or call Kent at 403-638-6560 

All items subject to additions and deletions. 

Buyers Premium 10%. GST 5%. 

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Debit & Cash. ABSOLUTELY NO CHEQUES! 

Lunch will be provided. 

ALBERTA AUCTION SERVICES 

Comp.10 Site 9 RR # 1 Sundre, Ab., T0M 1X0 403-638-6560 

AUCTION 

JULY 26 TH & 27 TH - TWO DAY COLLECTOR TRACTOR & ANTIQUES FOR THE WILSON FAMILY 

PHONE 403-823-9370 OR 403-321-0042 (JIM) 

From Drumheller 12 km East on Hwy 576 to 849 & South 2 km & 1 km West 

SELLING FRI., JULY 26TH - 10 A.M. SALE STARTS WITH GOOD SMALLER ANTIQUES ● Stationaries 

● Telephones ● Saws ● Lamps ● Baby Carriages ● Furniture ● Shoe Repair ● TELEPHONE LINE STRETCHER ● Tools 

● Crocks ● Cream Cans ● Cupboard ● Saddles ● Harness ● Buggies ● High Gear Wagons ● Planes ● Stoves 

● 14 - Washing Machines ● Wool Carder ● Sewing Machines ● Scales ● Bowling Pins AND MUCH MORE 

SELLING SAT., JULY 27TH - 9 A.M. TRACTORS & CATS Quantity of Tractor & Vehicle Parts ● 2 - A.C.’s; #9206 

& #9706 ● 1920 Case 1832 - #55051 CROSS MOTOR; Restored ● MINNEAPOLIS 17-30 Type B Cross Motor 

● 2 - Hart Parr’s CROSS MOUNTS ● IH W6 & W9’s ● 2 - McCormick W30’s (1935) ● McCormick #TG95928 

● SAMSON Model M ● WALLIS M. Harris #50307 ● Twin City #150893 ● 1949 TD9 Cable Dozer ● 1954 D4 c/w Dozer 

& Winch; #7U722 ● SUNSHINE & IHC 503 Combines ● IBEC Grain Dryer CARS & TRUCKS 2 - 1912 Model T’s; 

#7860113; Restored ● 1919 FAGEOL Cab & Chassis ● 1920’s Chev Model 7220 ● 1928 Chev Sedan 

● 2 - 1928 Chev 1 Tons ● 1939 Dodge Sedan Body; #100C ● 1935 Dodge Bros 2 Ton ● 1949 & 1950 Dodge Coronet 

Sedans ● 1951 Chev 4 Dr ● 1951 Chev 2 Ton ● 1951 Dodge 3 Ton ● 1960s Chev 3 Ton ● 1965 Plymouth Fury 4 Dr 

● 1971 Chev 1/2 Ton ● 1977 Chev 3500 ● 1981 Chev Crew Cab 2500 MISC Tractor & Vehicle Manuals ● Parts 

Vehicles ● Old Cement Mixers ● Water Well Drilling Machine ● Skidoos ● Old Farm Equipment 

MANY OF THE ITEMS ARE PROJECT UNITS OVERNIGHT CAMPING WILL BE ALLOWED 

Ed Prodaniuk auctions 

www.prodaniukauctions.com


L. Strom 

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and Manure Spreading: 

- equipped for big or small jobs: 

low sheds and confined areas. 

General Contracting: 

- all types of skid steer service 

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UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP 

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Bringing 17 years of experience 

• Water well drilling & servicing 

• Well pump installation and servicing 

• Pressure systems 

• Cost effective solar pasture watering system 

• Backhoe services for water lines 

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• Ritchie waters 

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Serving the east central Alberta region 

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AGRICULTURE 

East Central Alberta Farm Families awarded 

Terri Huxley 


Four families were selected from the 

east central region for the Farm 

Family awards at the Calgary 

Stampede including the Tainsh family 

of Kneehill County, the Storch family 

of Special Area No. 2, the Blair family 

of Special Area 

No. 3 and the 

Holowath 

family of 

Starland 

County. 

Each year, 

counties and 

agricultural 

service boards 

across southern 

Alberta nominate 

a farm 

family that still 

holds true to the 

western way of 

life, is continuing 

to 

preserve their 

family legacy 

and contributes to Alberta’s agriculture 

sector. 

Nineteen families were celebrated in 

total at the 23rd annual BMO Farm 

Family Awards held on Mon. July 8 at 

the BMO Centre of Stampede Park in 

Calgary. 

As leaders in Alberta’s agriculture 

industry, the winning farm families 

have deep-seated roots in their communities, 

a passion for farming and 

proud family legacies carried on 

through their day to day operations. 

For the Holowath family, the recognition 

has been a humbling 

experience. 

“You’re just doing what you’re doing 

but when it does show up it’s humbling 

and you appreciate it,” said Kent 

Holowath. “It’s never a dull moment.” 

Their philosophy in life focuses on 

being good community members who 

show their pride and help whenever 

needed. 

Kent and Jill believe this attitude 

and commitment to success has been 

passed down to their three children: 

Garrett, Brett and Amanda. 

The Holowath family branding. From the left, Brett Holowath, Kent Holowath, 

Jill Holowath and neighbour Howard Toliver gather around the calf table as 

their 2018 branding took place. Image courtesy of Kent Holowath 

A large component of the award criteria 

is community involvement, 

something that the Rumsey-based 

family is never short of doing including 

athletics like minor baseball, curling 

and figure skating as well as the 

county agricultural service board, 4-H, 

and school activities. 

They run roughly 150 purebred 

Angus herd on eight quarters of pasture 

land as well as farm nine quarters 

of cultivated land. 

The Storch Family, located in the 

Garden Plains area of Special Areas 

No. 2, were also elated to receive the 

award. 

Kenneth and Lynda Storch along 

with son Allen, his wife Leona and 

children Tyrel and Breanna were on 

hand to accept their recognition. 

Family has meant everything to 

them. 

“We are quite humbled,” said Lynda 

Storch. “We are fortunate and blessed 

to have our family close by.” 

The fifth generation farm has 140 

red Simmental Shorthorn cattle as 

well as 2880 acres of cultivated land as 

well as 600 acres in pasture 

without the use of the community 

pasture Special Areas has 

designed. 

The BMO Farm Family 

Awards aim to maintain a primary 

focus on agriculture and 

agri-food at the Calgary 

Stampede and within southern 

Alberta, promote the relationship 

between urban and rural 

people and create awareness 

about agriculture and the value 

of the family farmer. 

This event showcases those 

who take an innovative 

approach to growing their business, 

demonstrate a 

commitment to traditional 

western values and maintain 

an exceptional standard of 

sustainability. 

Selected families are brought to 

Stampede for the 

BMO Farm 

Family Awards, 

which include an 

awards ceremony, 

reception and 

brunch. 

Each Farm 

Family also 

received a personalized 

gate sign 

and an afternoon 

at the Calgary 

Stampede Rodeo. 

“They treat you 

Call Mike 

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Bin Anchors 

Don’t Let The Winds Bother You! 

well,” said Holowath. 

In addition to Devin Dreeshen, the 

Alberta Minister of Agriculture, John 

MacAulay, Regional President, 

Prairies and Northwest Territories 

Division, BMO Bank of Montreal and 

Dana Peers, Calgary Stampede 

President and Chairman of the Board 

were also in attendance to help recognize 

the winning families. 

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