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HOMES / REAL ESTATE FROM THE BLEACHERS 6 F ebruary 15'24 HANNA/CORONATION/STETTLER, AB. ECA REVIEW SLAP Shots • Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.vom: “So now that SI has fired all their staff, are they going to use AI to computer generate swimsuit models?” • Peter King in his Football Morning in America column on NBC. com: “Aaron Rodgers got a hole-inone in his first round of golf since Achilles surgery? Next thing you’ll tell me is Dr. Fauci caddied for him.” • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “Chiefs-49ers is OK. But Detroit in it is the Super Bowl America wanted, the one that got away.” • Super 70s Sports: “One of the absolute best baseball stats is that father and son Cecil Fielder and Prince Fielder are tied on the alltime home run list with 319 dingers apiece.” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “Boston signed free agent defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk to a one-year, $1.05 million contract in July. It’s nice to see the Bruins adding some depth for their eventual playoff collapse.” • Headline at theonion.com: “Frail, Emaciated MLB Players Still A Few Weeks Away From Regaining Strength To Lift Single Baseball” • Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “Why do the TV people keep going away from Taylor Swift to show us shots of her boyfriend?” • Late night funnyman Jimmy Fallon, on the cost of tickets to the Super Bowl: “Ten grand’s a lot for a football game, but it’s dirt cheap to see Taylor Swift live, I will say that.” Belichick’s coaching skill, or Tom Brady? by Bruce Penton Generally regarded around the National Football League as one of the — if not THE — greatest ever coach ever, Bill Belichick today stands outside with his faced pressed against the window and waits for another coaching opportunity. While he’s only 27 wins away from becoming the NFL’s all-time winningest coach, Belichick is finding out the hard way that team owners and general managers are more interested in future success than past accomplishments.’ The question is: Was Belichick’s overwhelming success in New England, where he racked up 266 wins in 24 years, due to superior coaching skill or was it because he had the NFL’s greatest quarterback ever, Tom Brady, at the helm of his offence? It’s a legitimate question, because from 2001 to 2019, Brady guided the Patriots to nine Super Bowl appearances, winning six. Belichick’s Patriots posted a 5-11 record in 2000, the year before Brady took over as quarterback and then racked up 19 consecutive winning seasons with Brady at QB. After his star quarterback quit the Patriots and signed with Tampa Bay — where he won his seventh Super Bowl in his first year — Belichick’s Patriots had losing seasons in three of four years. The stats are stark: With Brady, Belichick has a headcoaching record of 232-72. In the four post-Brady seasons, his coaching record is a miserable 29-39. With eight coaching vacancies needing to be filled in this off-season, only one team took the time to interview Belichick, and that was Atlanta Falcons, who eventually hired Raheem Morris. So are NFL teams wary of Belichick’s talent as a coach, given his mediocre record without Brady? Are they concerned that at age 70, that the game has passed him by? Is his poor draft record a factor? Do they think Belichick’s interest in coaching is solely for the opportunity to surpass Don Shula as the coach with the most wins in NFL history? The NFL rumour mill said if a coaching job is not in Belichick’s future, then he might be able to land a Deserve better Cont’d from Pg 2 As well, he leads the nation in a way that shows contempt for the law. And the evidence is shocking: violent crime is up 40 per cent, sex crimes against children are up a shocking 126 per cent, and car thefts are up by more than 33 per cent. It is unbelievable the Trudeau Liberals are standing by their catch-and-release Bill C-75, which allows repeat offenders to be released on bail within hours of their arrest, while they continue to support their law-breaking leader. Canadians deserve better. Conservatives will respect the rule of law. We will repeal catch-and-release rules in Justin Trudeau’s Bills C-75 and C-5 to ensure repeat offenders get jail, not bail. This along with common sense measures will increase penalties for dangerous repeat offenders, provide meaningful programs that reduce recidivism, deal with organized crime, and ensure that victims’ rights are protected. One of the issues dominating headlines recently is vehicle theft. Just last week I was told about a local story where two stolen service trucks sped through the community (including the school zone) at a dangerous speed. Rural and urban communities alike are not feeling safe anymore with police left with few options. This has also led to skyrocketing insurance rates. And recently, we have seen devastating examples of crimes being committed in an increasingly flagrant way, domestic disputes turning deadly in public, murders by recently released offenders, organized crime ruling our streets, and massive increases in the rates of fraud. Not only does there seem to be an ideological aversion to the Liberals standing up to criminals, but it’s hardly surprising when the lawlessness is led by the Prime Minister himself, who has already been found to be in violation of the Ethics Act at least twice. A Poilievre-led Conservative Government will return Canada to a country that honours and respects the rule of law, puts victims first, keeps repeat violent offenders behind bars, and provides hope for those caught in the poisonous cycle of addiction. broadcasting position, which might seem strange given his monosyllabic and unenthusiastic tone of voice in post-game interviews. • Columnist Peter King of NBC Sports said Belichick almost certainly has to give his image a makeover if he wishes to coach again. “America, and NFL owners, know him as dour, sour and imperious,” wrote King. “Not great traits in modernday coaching, particularly with a 29-39 record in his last four seasons.” LEGACY DRILLING LTD. Water Wells Pasture Wells Drilling and Servicing Jeff Southworth Phone: 403-854-0172 • Hanna, AB Phone: 403-396-2254 • Delburne, AB E-Mail: legacydrillingltd@outlook.com Emergency 24/hr On Call Largest Selection of • Carpet • Area Rugs • Linoleum • Tile • Laminate • Hardwood • Aligning the LUO with changes to applicable legislation and regulations • Reducing red tape, streamlining development processes, and making the LUO easier to read and understand • Increasing the number of permitted uses that are considered compatible indifferent land districts •· Merging all existing hamlet districts(residential, industrial, commercial and general) into a single Hamlet District · • In Agricultural District, increasing the number of allowable dwellings per parcel and increasing the maximum number of parcels per quarter that do · not require a rezoning (from 2 to 3) (780) 753-2960 Provost, AB Customer Satisfaction is our business NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL AREAS BOARD - LAND USE ORDER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL AREAS BOARD - LAND USE ORDER A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024 BEGINNING AT 1:30 PM PLACE: SPECIAL AREAS YOUNGSTOWN SERVICE CENTRE, MAIN BOARDROOM, 404-2ND AVE NE, YOUNGSTOWN, AB As per the Municipal Government Act, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the Special Areas Board has drafted and proposed an updated Special Areas Land Use Order to replace the current Special Areas-2, 3 and 4Land Use Order (MSL:007 /15). The Land Use Order (LUO) is a statutory document that regulates the use and development of land within Special Area 2, 3, and 4. The LUO regulates how land can be used, including what uses are appropriate and where they can be located. Some of the key changes proposed include: • King also said Belichick’s reluctance to embrace analytics might work against him finding a new job too, since so many teams use analytics as a major tool in their operations. • All good things must come to an end. Sandy Koufax’s left arm failed him and he retired early. Bobby Orr’s knee gave out and he had to quit hockey at age 30. Belichick had the misfortune to be unable to clone Tom Brady and he’s unemployed. Copies of the proposed LUO are available at Special Areas district offices during regular business hours and on line at www.specialareas.ab.ca Any person adversely or otherwise affected by this action, and wishing to address the Board relating to this matter, may attend the public hearing at 1 :30 PM on March 12, 2024. Time limit of oral presentations is subject to the Chair’s discretion. Written comments and suggestions are invited and should be addressed to proposed Special Areas Board Land Use Order. Submissions maybe mailed to: Maeghan Chostner, Communications Officer Special Areas Board Box 820, 212-2nd Ave. W. Hanna, AB T0J 1PO Submissions may be emailed to: public.input@specialareas.ab.ca SLAP Shots • Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “If NFL teams won’t hire 71-year-old Bill Belichick because he’s too old, then maybe he should run for president. Compared to Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Belichick is Justin Bieber.” • Scott Ostler again, on Taylor Swift flying directly from her concert in Tokyo Feb. 10 to get to Vegas in time for the Feb. 11 Super Bowl: “But if she has a middle seat on that flight, she’ll be fried when she arrives.” • Another one from Ostler: “Whose fault is it that the Ravens don’t have any cool girlfriends?” Written submissions must be received by 4:30 pm on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Written comments will be presented publicly to the Board at the above hearing date. This notice is given pursuant to Sections 606 and692 of the Municipal Government Act. Publication February 12, 19 & 26, 2024 Dates: March 4, 2024 ·
ECA REVIEW AGRICULTURAL REAL ESTATE HANNA/CORONATION/STETTLER, AB February 15'24 7 BASHAW COUNCIL Idea for council pay committee defeated by 1-3 vote Stu Salkeld Local Journalism Initiative reporter ECA Review A Bashaw town councillor’s idea to examine a committee of community members to advise on how much money councillors get paid was defeated by a 1 to 3 vote. The notice of motion was presented at the Feb. 5 regular meeting of council. Coun. Kyle McIntosh presented his idea for council pay in a notice of motion, essentially laying out his case for a committee of community members who’d meet and discuss what pay raises, if any, elected town councillors should receive. Technically, the notice of motion if passed would have directed town staff to draft a frame of reference for this project. In his notice of motion McIntosh suggested the pay committee be comprised of three people excluding current town councillors or anyone declared under pecuniary interest statutes, a timeline for implementation that allows council to make an informed decision prior to the Jan. 1 campaign period, inclusion of external market to be surveyed based on size, locality, industry or other such relevant measures and descriptions of duties, powers, meeting schedules, review or other such measures the chief administrative officer (CAO) deems necessary. Readers should note when the notice of motion refers to the campaign beginning on Jan. 1, this refers to changes the provincial government made to municipal elections; previously, campaigns were only a month long but now begin on the first day of the year in which an election is scheduled to take place. During discussion McIntosh clarified a bit about his intent and goals. McIntosh stated a municipal election year is approaching and he sees mayor and council as somewhat unique because they get to decide on their own pay rates using other people’s money. He pointed out he couldn’t recall the current council approving any pay hikes for themselves. However, McIntosh stated he felt uncomfortable having the ability and authority to do so. He also stated municipal councillor pay shouldn’t be hiked during a term but rather increased before the election so the public, including candidates, know how much they’ll be paid to act as a councillor for the next four years. His proposal included forming a committee of Bashaw residents to determine what town councillors should be paid. Noting that different municipalities approach councillor pay in different ways, McIntosh pointed out factors such as workload and meeting length could be included in the committee’s decision. Coun. Jackie Northey asked for clarity on who would be eligible for the committee. McIntosh responded town residents only as it may be inappropriate for a county resident for example to decide what town councillors are paid. Northey asked how much work drafting a frame of reference for this proposal would be. McIntosh responded that it would require town staff time but he himself would be willing to write the frame of reference if council wished. STETTLER COUNCIL Stettler draws reserves after boiler fails at water plant Stu Salkeld Local Journalism Initiative reporter ECA Review Some well-advised foresight has helped the Town of Stettler address an expensive breakdown at one of the most important facilities in town. The decision to replace the water treatment plant’s boiler was made at the Feb. 6 regular meeting of council. Councillors heard a report from Director of Operational Services Melissa Robbins regarding the failure of a boiler at the water treatment plant. “The existing 2,000,000 BTU boiler at the water treatment plant has had a tube failure,” stated Robbins in her memo to council. “The boiler is close to end of life and full replacement instead of repair is the best plan. Administration has been establishing a reserve at the water treatment plan to cover these types of unexpected expenditures. The water treatment plant small equipment reserve has a current balance of $171,374.88.” In her presentation Robbins reported requests were sent to three local businesses that could perform the required work, plus one firm in Red Deer. “All three local companies submitted proposals,” stated Robbins’ report. “All companies recommended replacing the large boiler with four smaller units. “This proposal will allow taking a boiler out of service for repair or replacement without losing the ability to produce water. “Action Plumbing and Keith’s Refrigeration both propose utilizing the same footprint and piping connections. Burmac Mechanical has proposed a different configuration requiring additional work.” Robbins’ report noted the three offers: Action Plumbing $82,000, Keith’s Refrigeration $83,995 and Burmac Mechanical $205,622.80. It’s estimated electrical work required for the new boilers will add about $2,000 to the total cost. Robbins stated town staff recommended accepting Action Plumbing’s offer. During discussion several councillors stated they were pleased to see foresight paid off by having that reserve account available rather than scrambling around to find money to pay for this unexpected breakdown. Town Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Leann Graham stated it was Assistant CAO Steve Gerlitz who deserved the credit for that. Councillors unanimously passed a resolution to offer the water treatment boiler work to Action Plumbing. Coun. Bryan Gust observed the committee would be advisory only and its advice would be non-binding. Gust also noted he’s been on four town councils and all four were “very conservative” when it came to giving themselves pay hikes; Gust noted he looked at serving as a town councillor almost as a volunteer role with the council pay as more of an honorarium in return. Gust added he didn’t see councillors approving their own pay as a problem for the councils he served on. Mayor Rob McDonald stated if councillors approve a pay hike for themselves they have to be able to justify that decision to the public while a committee working on its own wouldn’t help councillors do that. SOLD Call Dallas Ellerby Your Farm & Ranch Specialist 403.578.8105 LAND FOR SALE CROP LAND 4500 acres - Chinook area 6000 acres - Cereal area 2400 acres - south of Hanna 1 Quarter - south of Veteran GRASS LAND 16 quarters - south of Veteran 90 quarters - Youngstown area 2 quarters - south of Veteran www.greaterpropertygroup.com GREATER PROPERTY GROUP Land for Sale by Tender Parcel: 38 Quarter-Sections Acres: 6,033.77 +/- CAO Theresa Fuller confirmed that if councillors approved this notice of motion and directed her to draft a frame of reference, it would take staff time and other work may have to be bumped. Councillors defeated the motion by a 1 to 3 vote, McIntosh the lone supporter. Bids must be unconditional and accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft for two (2%) percent of the bid price. All bids must be received by 12:00pm on March 6th, 2024. The owner will not be obligated to accept the highest or any bid submitted. PLEASE CONTACT SMITH & HERSEY AGRIBUSINESS LAW LLP FOR THE COMPLETE TENDER PACKAGE AT (403) 527-5506, or info@smithhersey. com. You can view the complete Tender Package on our website www.smithhersey.com/land-tenders/ Medicine Hat | Oyen | Hanna | Consort | Three Hills LANDS FOR SALE BY TENDER 1/4 section north of Veteran - 90 acres broke, home site, 16’ x 76’ mobile home, 40’ x 60’ SOLD shop & working corrals. Owner willing to subdivide acreage out. cancow@ xplornet.com The registered owner hereby offers for sale by tender the following briefly described properties located in the County of Stettler No. 6, subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title, but free and clear of any financial liens: PARCEL 1: NE 19-40-16-W4: 159 acres more or less, 60 acres native pasture, 80 acres improved pasture, remainder old farm site, wetlands and trees. Newer perimeter fence around quarter. Two older bored wells and 1 burrow pit (dugout). Farm site includes old hip roof style barn and an uninhabitable house with a drilled well. PARCEL 2: NE and NW 20-40-16W4: 307 acres more or less, 150 acres of which is improved pasture, remainder native pasture and trees, one burrow pit (dugout) and one older dugout, newer fencing on 3 sides of perimeter. Parcels may be sold together or individually. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The land is sold “as is” with no warranties or representations from the registered owner. References to acreage or composition of the Lands are estimated only and subject to independent confirmation by potential buyers. For more information about the land you may contact Lisa Mueller directly at 403-740-3410. Tenders must be received by the offices of Simonin Law up to but not after 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Tenders must be in a sealed envelope marked “Mueller Tender” and must provide contact information, including a phone number. Buyer must sign an unconditional Purchase Agreement and provide a nonrefundable certified cheque or draft equal to 10% of the purchase price payable to Simonin Law within 5 business days of the Buyer being notified of acceptance of their tender bid. Closing date shall be on or before Friday, April 12, 2024, unless agreed otherwise in writing. Buyer shall be responsible for own legal and closing costs, plus title insurance to facilitate closing. Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T. SIMONIN LAW Suite A, 4819 - 51 Street, Box 1630 Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 403-742-3411
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