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Coming Through The FireA look into what’s in store for Alberta’s economy

By Michelle Young

The Alberta economy seems to be taking centre stage in everyone’s minds. Conversations surrounding the job loss, the falling value of the loonie, property values….it’s sometimes hard to think that all of those pieces of the Alberta way of life, along with many more, all revolve around the price of oil. In a recent presentation on Janu-ary 13th by ATB Financials Chief Economist Todd Hirsch to the Chestermere Chamber of Commerce, several im-portant topics were discussed – including the desperate need to diversify Alberta’s economy. For over 20 years, Todd has worked as an economist at

numerous organizations including the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canada West Foundation and the Bank of Canada. For almost a decade, Todd taught economics at the University of Calgary. He released his first book, The Boiling Frog Dilemma: Saving Canada from Economic Decline in 2012. Todd provides economic commen-tary for many Canadian media outlets and is a regular columnist for the Globe and Mail. He currently serves on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and is the chair of the Calgary Arts Academy. Todd recently re-ceived the University of Alberta’s Alumni Honour Award. In an informative and down to earth presentation,

Hirsch discussed the odds of what is likely and unlikely to happen to the Alberta economy, it rang true that we’re in trouble. With first discussing the price of oil, Hirsch says that he believes the best price for oil to be selling at is $70/barrel but that he believes that a year from now, we will only be recovered to around $50/barrel. “When oil was sitting at $100 a barrel and if it would have continued to climb, sure there would be a lot of happy people but there needs to be stability in industries. $50 per barrel is enough to bring investment but keep things level”, said Hirsch who also predicted that we could see the price of oil continue to drop before it gets better and that an increase in price isn’t likely until the end of 2016. Hirsch’s presentation was done so in the fashion of Las

Vegas gambling odds because when these conversations about our economy are happening, you often hear “what are the odds of____?’ or ‘what are the chances that _____?’. During his discussion on oil prices, Hirsh broke it down

like this:75:1 odds that one year from now the price of oil is

back up to $80/barrel20:1 odds that one year from now the price of oil is a

staggering $20/barrel3:1 odds that one year from now the price of oil has

recovered to $50/barrelHirsch then went on to say that the Alberta economy

is hanging in the balance based on what happens to the Chinese market. He discussed the possibility of a Chi-nese market collapse to the tune of what North America saw in 2008/2009 and put the odds of that happening in 2016 at 6:1. “That’s basically the roll of the dice and I don’t know that I want to think that the Chinese econo-my could free fall”. Next he moved onto the odds of an interest rate in-

crease by the Bank of Canada which Hirsch put at 15:1. “Even if we were to see the Bank of Canada raise interest rates, I think it would be towards the very end of the year – certainly not in the first half of 2016 and it’s more likely they will lower rates. This is both good news and bad news. It’s great news for those borrowers and people on variable rate mortgages. Lousy news for savers and investors”. The labour market was the next topic of conversation

and how it was going to fair this year given the price of oil and the value of the Canadian dollar. Hirsch asked the question of what were the odds that the unemploy-ment rate in Alberta reaching 8% or higher, which has not been seen in Alberta since 1993. In January 2015 the unemployment rate in Alberta was 4% and in Decem-ber 2015 it was at a shocking 7%, however, even with that being said, Hirsch gives the odds at 4:1 against the unemployment rate hitting 8% of higher in our province in 2016. “It certainly could increase over 8% or higher, but why I think it won’t is that there are other sectors that are finding some really nice resumes coming through the door, the problem is that they are usually lower paying jobs than those oil and gas jobs. I do suspect that Alber-ta’s employment rate will rise, and especially in the first half of 2016”. With the loss of jobs also means that many Albertans

will be considering leaving our province looking for work

ATB Financials Chief Economist Todd Hirsch gave a look into Albertas economy for the upcoming year to members of the Chestermere Cham-ber of Commerce on January 13, 2016Photo: Michelle Young

5| January • 21 • 2016 | The Chestermere Citynews elsewhere. Hirsch discussed this saying that Alberta typi-cally is the ‘net recipient’ of people moving here looking for work and states that Alberta has a significantly higher population growth over other provinces, which we here in Chestermere fully understand given the growth of our own community. “2016 I do believe that we will see some net out migration but I don’t think it’s going to be a stampede of people leaving the Province – not like it was in the 1980’s. 2016 is different in that there aren’t that many other Provinces that are doing that much better or having a big boom of employment opportunities right now. The only other Province that I see doing well is British Columbia. They’re still not booming like we’re used to seeing here in Alberta, but they’re doing well”. So he gave that 2:1 odds that one out migration will oc-cur during the first half of the year, stabilizing and maybe returning a little more in the positive in the second half of 2016. The housing market is also interesting in Chestermere

as when neighbouring municipalities are seeing a drop in house prices or strong fluctuations in buying and selling, Chestermere tends to stick pretty even. Hirsch spoke to the odds of a housing market downturn saying that there is such a diversity in markets throughout our province that it is often hard to make those comparisons. “The odds of a housing market downturn of 5% - 10% is about 3:1 –in other words, not the most likely scenario but pretty decent odds”. Hirsch went on to say that taking it a step further, he would put the odds at 7:1 that there is a housing market downturn of more than 20% in 2016. Economic diversification, a buzz phrase that was used

highly during the recent provincial election in Alberta, came into discussion and Hirsch referred to it as ‘the holy grail to policy makers’. Hirsch put the odds of Alberta increasing its diversification economically by saying, “In a year from now, and this may come as a surprise, I say 1:1 and believe that it’s almost a certainty that we will see more economic diversification in Alberta”. Chestermere –Rocky View MLA, Leela Aheer, spoke

heavily about diversifying Alberta’s economy during her campaign. She commented, “I thought this was an interesting way for Mr. Hirsch to interpret the devastating economic downturn Alberta finds itself in presently. At a time when Alberta is losing capital investment and talent to every other jurisdiction, it is hard to imagine how diversification is the only answer to our failing economy under these very stressful circumstances. Nine short months ago we could not have predicted where we are today, and Mr. Hirsch eloquently spoke of how his numbers are like hedging a bet. The truth is we already

have a diversified economy, and when we talk about diversification we should be talking about building on our strengths. Strengths such as communications, logistics, energy technology, fabrication and custom food and for-est products. The list goes on and on. Why have people been moving here? Economic opportunity. What creates economic opportunity? A stable predictable investment climate, fair taxes, and supports such as accessible locally based health care. So the question is how do you con-tinue to diversify under current circumstances? Albertans are resilient but this does not happen overnight. We must be careful to recognize that energy and other re-source industries are a reality here in Alberta. You cannot command diversification. We have to look at what are we already good at and expand on that. Value added must truly add value, not just take from one sector of the economy to give to another. We need a competitive, predictable, stable investment climate to attract capital. This creates employment, attracts talent, allows people to accumulate wealth, and sustains social programs. We need a common sense approach and moderate govern-ment”. Hirsch wrapped up his presentation making the com-

parison between the recession and a forest fire. “No one likes forest fires. They use to quickly work to put them out. But now, forest management and the science around forestry is that a forest fire is actually a normal part of the life cycle of the forest. You have to let forest fires happen to rejuvenate the new forest that’s going to come next. In a lot of ways, that forest fire is a good metaphor for a recession. No one likes to see it happen. It’s tragic, violent and destructive but during the fire in those forests, the pine cones of entrepreneurism – those seeds will crack open and we need the fire and the heat to crack open the pine cones – to have a new forest. I think that is what 2016 and 2017 is going to feel like. It is going to feel like a forest fire but there is hope because it is part of the natural life cycle of an economy”. When we take all of odds and projections for 2016 and

bring it all closer to home, what does all of this mean to Chestermere? Well, home builders are reporting that the higher level ‘estate’ homes are becoming increasingly popular, realtors have not seen a slowdown and even city projects and infrastructure developments are staying on pace. Of course, a weak economy always has its social im-

pacts. The Chestermere Regional Food Bank reports, “We are certainly expecting to see an increase in clients at the food bank in the coming year. We have steadily seen an increase month-to-month over the past 8 years

and don’t expect that to change, especially considering the current economic situation. It often takes longer than you’d expect, though, to see the increase from job loss in the community. Many people run through their savings and any severance pay received before they access the food bank. We see new clients every week and we see old clients leave us which can be very encouraging. That’s what the food bank is for. We help clients to bridge the gap between what they have and what they need. This is a temporary hand up to help our clients get back on their feet. We have clients that access the food bank one time after a job loss and then never again. We also have clients that use the food bank longer term when they’re unable to return to work”. At a slightly broader look at what is being seen in the

Chestermere-Rocky View area during this economic downturn, Aheer said, “We are seeing our biggest asset, our people, questioning whether to stay in our province or sell their homes and leave to find a better situation. Telling them to move to BC is not particularly helpful. We are losing investment capital, and along with that the great talent that exists in our province. As a result our lo-cal small businesses such as restaurants, oil field services, hair dressers, and others are suffering as a result. We as a province have seen these cycles before. The difference now is our current government gives lukewarm sup-port to our resource industries and the talented people working in them. They are not “embarrassing cousins” to quote the Premier. They are the engine that drives our prosperity. Investors hate uncertainty, and this is proving to have a devastating impact on the wellbeing of our citi-zens. Capital and talent are mobile, and will leave if they feel unwelcome. The Carbon Tax, increased minimum wage, increased corporate taxes and anti-oil lobbyists at the highest levels of our government are grinding our constituents down. We need market access for our prod-ucts. We need pipelines to tide water. We need to stay competitive in the world market. We need government to stand up and be proud of this great province and have environmental stewardship and responsible development of our immense resources work hand in hand and not against each other. This is what I see and hear every day”. With just being into the first few weeks of the new year,

it is anyone’s guess as to where we as a province will be in a year from now, but Hirsch wrapped up his presenta-tion saying, “2016 needs to be the year that Albertan’s decide we’re taking our destiny into our own hands rather than letting the world happen to us”.


Big Support For A Tiny GirlFundraising efforts a huge success for young Chestermere girl

By Michelle Young

Earlier this month we introduced you to seven year old Michaela Wood who suffers from LMNA Muscular Dystrophy. Not much is known about LMNA Muscular Dystrophy but studies have shown that adults with the disease are at significant risk of serious heart problems including arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy and sudden cardi-ac death. In December, Michaela’s parents – Penny and Mike – decided to sign Michaela up for a LMNA Heart Study in Barcelona, Spain. Michaela and her father Mike will travel to Spain on

January 26th, where Michaela will have an implant called a Medtronic LINQ device. “This device will monitor the hearts rhythm 24 hours a day/7 days a week and trans-mits data directly to the cardiology team in Spain through Bluetooth. It can also give early notification of deadly arrhythmias which could then possibly be treated. The cardiologists involved will use this data to aide in their research and hopefully lend a hand in one day finding a cure”, explained the Woods’. The medical and hospital expenses are covered by the

trial, but travel and accommodation fees are not. So, with the help of some family and friends, the Wood’s family went into full fundraising mode – and what they

received from the community was more than these thankful parents could have ever hoped for. First, the family launched an online crowdfunding

campaign with Chestermere based LegUp.ca where they set the goal of $7000 and hoped to raise that by January 16th. They hit their $7000 target a few days before their goal date but funds kept pouring in via other methods as well. In December a bake sale was also held at St. Gabriel School in Chestermere where close to anoth-er $1000 was raised. Over the past few weeks other donations came in by way of cheques and cash directly to the Wood’s family from local residents, businesses and service groups. The finale was a fundraising event that took place

on Sunday January 17th from 11am – 2pm at the Chestermere Recreation Centre. Tickets were avail-able to be pre-purchased in the weeks leading up to the event, and in the days prior event organizers were becoming increasingly concerned as only 40 tickets had been sold. But, if you’ve lived in Chestermere long, you know that we always support our own….and that we did. The January 17th event had the main hall of the rec

centre packed with families all out to support Michaela and her family. The event included bouncy castles, a ma-gician, balloon animals, face painting, games, snacks and

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When all was said and done, Sunday’s fundraiser brought in an additional $4669.50!! “We are overwhelmed with all the com-

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on January 26th and her surgery is sched-uled for January 28th. As this trip is the first of a series related to this heart study, the money raised through the LegUp cam-paign and the fundraiser party will help with all those trips”, said Penny Wood.

a 50/50 draw in which $400 was won by Chestermere resident Morgan Matheson who generously donated back to Michaela and her family. Tables in the hallway outside of the main

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On January 17th, 2016 the Chestermere community came out in full force to support the Wood family. Michaela and her father Mike will travel to Spain on January 26th, where Michaela will have an implant called a Medtronic LINQ device. We send you all our best wishes Michaela!! Photo: Michelle Young

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On Saturday January 16th, the Chestermere Recrea-tion Centre was all a buzz with the laughter and sounds of young girls are eager to learn and be inspired. Go Girl is an award winning one day program of fun filled activities for girl’s ages 10-16 sponsored by In Motion Network. Go Girl provides an introduction to a variety of popular recreational and sport activities in a supportive environment. It’s a chance to spend a day with the girls. Participants have the opportunity to participate a number of different activities during the day that may lead to a new interest or passion, while developing healthy lifestyle choices. Goals of this yearly event are:• Promote and support healthy, active lifestyles for

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This year’s Go Girl event had 42 participants, which is slightly lower than last year’s attendance, and had activ-ities such as ringette, yoga, boxing, Zumba and hip hop. Lunch this year was ‘Build Your Own Salad” from the salad bar that also included gluten free choices. The girls

also received “swag bags” provided by the Chestermere CIBC to keep their information in and some fun surprises. During the lunch break, a small resource fair popped

up which had representatives from Muslim Women’s Society, Stepping Stones to Mental Health, Chestermere Lake Middle School Leadership Group, Chestermere Walks, City of Chestermere Parks and Recreation, Gra-ham’s Home Décor, Camp Chestermere, St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Parish, Young Women of Power, Jacki Manning - Hula Hoop instructor, Breast Cancer Informa-tion, City of Chestermere Lemonade Day, Chestermere Public Library, Chestermere Rec Centre Programs.The keynote speaker for the event was the always amaz-

ing Alison Springer who specializes in speaking to young girls about finding their voice, how to deal with bullying and being their best self. As Springer spoke to the girls, even the most shy and quiet of the bunch soon found her voice and was out of her seat joining in. Events like these thrive on the dedicated staff of the

Chestermere Rec Centre and the volunteers in our com-munity. Vicki Klinger, Recreation Program Coordinator with the Chestermere Rec Centre commented, “Thank you to the organizing committee: Lori Cheng, Chantal Woolley, Cathy Burness, Jodi Neetz, Jody Nouwen. Vol-unteers, Paul, Paulette, Karen, Clara and everyone who participated and came out to the event”.

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Mary Brown’s Famous Chicken & Taters Re-Opens in Chestermere after Devastating Fire

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Chestermere, AB, January 4, 2016

It’s a classic story of how hard work, determination and community caring can turn the most difficult situation around.

On July 31, 2015, Mary Brown’s Famous Chicken & Taters in Chestermere was destroyed by a massive fire, closing down a business that was barely 4 months old. Fortunately, there were no injuries. But having just opened in March, the loca-tion’s Franchisee, Shan Ali, said it was “a surreal time.” “We had just begun to build our business, just started to get established, when disaster struck. We were horrified.” Now, 6 months later, the Mary Brown’s

location has been fully rebuilt and refur-bished. On January 8, 2016, it will reopen its doors at 100 Marina Drive.A Special Thank You EventAli couldn’t be more thrilled – or more

grateful. He is overwhelmed by the support he has experienced in the com-munity. He says, “Special thanks to the first responders who came to our business on the night of the fire – the Chestermere Fire Services and the RCMP. We cannot thank them enough for their heroic efforts to keep our staff safe and for trying to limit the damage to our business.”Ali continues, “Our customers and in

fact, the entire Chestermere community

have shown us what community spirit is all about. They have shared in our loss and now, they are sharing in our excitement as we re-open.” To show his gratitude, Ali is planning a

Grand Opening later this month that he hopes the whole community will attend! About the FranchiseeShan Ali, both Franchisee and Store Man-

ager, has a Masters in Business and Eco-nomics and 18 years of customer service and marketing management experience. He and his wife, Rukh, are proud to man-age the Mary Brown’s Famous Chicken & Taters Chestermere location.“We are humbled by the love and

support everyone in this community has shown. We’re so excited to open again on Friday, January 8th and look forward to seeing you and serving you at our store. Again, we extend our very sincere thanks.” About Mary Brown’s Famous Chicken &

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A few weeks ago I wrote about training while sick: sometimes we need to listen to our bodies and take a rest. There are times when our bodies need a bit more than just a few days of rest and this can come in the form of a doctor advising against physical activity or even bed rest.Whether it be due to illness or recovering

from injury or surgery there comes a time when we need to just stop doing and let our bodies recover. I know, I know a break or a day or two

of rest sounds exhilarating. When it is stretched to a week, two weeks or even a few months it can be quite exhausting and very frustrating.I have worked with many clients over

the years with reduced mobility, activity restrictions, and health related fitness challenges. As a volunteer fitness instruc-tor with the MS Society, I am very familiar with developing fitness plans for clients confined to a chair or even a bed. It is important to keep your body moving

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muscles. Exercise with some safe move-ments and stretches. While a bit more difficult with restrictions, it is important to maintain good circulation and blood flow. Ensure you are well supported in a chair or with pillows if in bed. Try gentle head circles, shoulder rolls, and ankle circles to loosen your joints. Exercise will release endorphins and help improve your mood. Always check with your healthcare provid-er before any exercise or stretching while on restricted activity or bed rest.Practice deep breathing. We all know

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Mix (see below)1/4 cup canola oil2 pounds skirt steak2 teaspoons kosher salt1/3 pound sliced bacon, diced4 cups finely diced yellow onions2 cups finely diced green peppers1/2 cup chopped garlic1 28-ounce can crushed toma-

toes, drained2 tablespoons dark brown sugar2 tablespoons dried Mexican oregano2 tablespoons Texas-style chili powder (use 3 to 4 tablespoons

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1. Combine all the ingredients for the chipotle cream except for the zest in a food processor. Process until

evenly incorporated.2. Remove to a medium bowl and

fold in the zest. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

3. Mix the Texas Chili Spice Mix with the oil to make a paste. Dust the skirt steak with salt, then baste with the paste.

4. Marinate for 1 hour and then grill over high heat to medium rare. Set aside and allow to rest.

5. In a large, heavy-bottom pot, render the diced bacon until it is crispy. Add the onions, green peppers and garlic, and sautŽ until slightly brown.

6. Add the tomatoes, brown sugar, oregano, chili powder, tomatillos, flour, and chipotle. Heat for 3 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken.

7. Add the beef broth, bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour.

8. Cut the steak against the grain into small cubes. Add the steak and beans to the chili, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.

9. Add most of the chopped cilantro and serve over crushed tortilla chips with a dollop of chipotle cream and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro on top.

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Chestermere Students Participate In An Exciting Project

Leaving a mark on Chestermeres history

By Michelle Young

Sometimes what career path a student decides to follow, comes from discovering a hidden talent. Perhaps that inspiration comes from taking a class they wouldn’t normally have taken or the influence of a remarkable teacher who inspires them. Along that path, it can also cause students to look back at where they come from or the history of their community. For a group of grade 9 students at Chestermere Lake Middle School, a photo-journalism project under the direction of Mr. James and

Mr. Hoffman did exactly that. The goal of the project was to design and publish a

magazine in partnership with the Canadian Geographic Magazine! The magazine is titled, “Chestermere - The Land, The People, The Places” and was presented at a book launch January 11, 2016. There were fifteen grade nine students who participated in the magazine includ-ing; Claire Barnes, Yvette Bumakil, Jasmin Dosanjh, Shaelynn Doughty, Keely Evanoff, T.J. Hayes, Evan Lloyd, Christina Maida-Cook, Avril Perrin, Melyssa Randolph, Abby Simpson, Nichole Storvold, Emily Tosh, Alexa van

Ree, Max Watts. One of the teachers involved, Adam James, said, “Over

the course of the last three months, students have been busy taking photos, interviewing various members of the community and collecting data based on the guiding question, “How is Chestermere Lake important?” The students were responsible for writing their own articles and photographing their own pictures for their articles. They even learned how to use a program called Lucid-press in order to format the articles and get them ready for printing. It was a lot of work for both the students and the teachers, but they all agree the end product is definitely worth it!”Jennifer Peddlesden, President of the Chestermere His-

torical Foundation attended the launch party and com-mented, “‘I continue to be pleased and heartened when projects arise that celebrate the history of Chestermere, its natural feature as a wetland, its significance in the his-tory of the west (i.e. irrigation), and the stories that make it a unique and special place to live. That the students, our next generation, reached out to the Chestermere Historical Foundation testifies to CHF being successful in creating awareness of the importance of Chestermere’s history, one of the ten objectives of the CHF. I am sure I can speak for other CHF members that these projects tell us that the work we do on Chestermere’s history is very worthwhile”. If you’d like to check out the amazing work of these

talented students, you can order a copy of the magazine by contacting Adam James at Chestermere Lake Middle School via email at [email protected] or by calling 403-273-1343 (Ext. 8473). Magazines are $10 each. All money goes toward the cost of the magazine printing. The school does not make a profit off the sale of the magazines.

There were fifteen grade nine students who participated in the magazine including; Claire Barnes, Yvette Bumakil, Jasmin Dosanjh, Shaelynn Doughty, Keely Evanoff, T.J. Hayes, Evan Lloyd, Christina Maida-Cook, Avril Perrin, Melyssa Randolph, Abby Simpson, Nichole Storvold, Emily Tosh, Alexa van Ree, Max Watts. Photo: Compliments of Adam James



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I would to announce the official opening of my Brooks office on Wednesday, 20 January, 2016. It is located at 403 - 2nd Avenue W, Suite 2, Brooks, Alberta T1R 0S3. You can contact the office by phone at 403-793-6775 or by fax at 403-793-6778. You can also reach the Brooks office by emailing [email protected]. My Constituency Assistant, Karen Kallen, is the contact at the Brooks office, and in order to serve you better, I would like to introduce her to you with this short biographical note. Karen was born and raised on a farm near Weyburn

Saskatchewan. She moved to Brooks, Alberta in 1973. Karen Worked for the local radio station Q13 from 1989 to 1993. At the same time, she studied at the Medicine Hat College for Office Technology courses.

In fall of 1993 Karen went to work for the newly elected MP Monte Solberg as the Constituency Assistant in the Brooks office until fall of 2008 when he retired from pol-itics. She then went on to work for LaVar Payne, MP for the Medicine Hat Constituency until October 2015. Now, Karen brings her many years of expertise working for MPs in our area to my team as my Constituency Assistant for the Bow River riding. Karen spends her free time hiking, camping, and cruising on her Honda Goldwing with her husband Huby.Karen and Huby have been happily married for the past

22 years, have 2 daughters, 1 son and 5 Grandchildren. I would also like to remind you that my Ottawa office

is fully operational and is staffed by two assistants. My Executive Assistant Holly Michalchuk and my Legislative Assistant Andrew Poncia are available to assist with any parliamentary issues or questions you may have. My Ottawa office can be reached by phone at 613-992-0761 or by fax at 613-992-0768. You can also reach Holly or Andrew by email at [email protected]. We would be happy to assist you with any federal Gov-

ernment of Canada issues or problems that you may have such as EI, CPP, and OAS issues, as well as cases relating to immigration. Please let us know and we will do our best to answer your questions or point you in the right direction. Please feel free to keep in touch by liking my Facebook

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bours and neighbourhoods. Whether it was the cavemen next door who made loud noises until all hours of the night, or the guy down the street who rode his horses a little too fast through the village, dealing with the people living around us is as old as civilization. For almost as long as we’ve had conflict

between neighbours, we’ve had laws to keep conflict in check. Ancient Babylon’s Hammurabi created a code of 282 laws to try and govern relationships between people, with strict punishments if the laws were broken. For example, if your neighbour’s house was on fire, and in the process of putting the fire out, you took something from the house, then you were to be thrown in the fire yourself. It was a harsh world. Yet for thousands of years of conflict and thousands of years of rules, codes, regulations, and punishments to try and bring peace, there is one rule that seems to cover them all, it’s called the Golden Rule. The Golden Rule is this: “Love your

neighbour as yourself.” The phrase first appeared about four thousand years ago in the Jewish scriptures, or what we call the Old Testament. This simple idea spread and, in some shape or form, is found in almost every major religion and philosophy.There’s something interesting about the

Golden Rule that sets it apart from many other ways of shaping the way we live together as neighbours. Most rules or regulations are negative; don’t do this or else. Don’t treat your neighbour badly, or there will be consequences. Yet the

Golden Rule stands out in a positive way. It encourages us to proactively engage our neighbours, to find ways to care for the people around us with the same enthusi-asm as we seek our own wellbeing. The Golden Rule puts the ball in your court, it is up to you to make the next move. It’s an action that requires a new level of engagement.Jesus made this idea very practical for

his followers. After he said “love your enemies” then he added this, he said, “if someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also.” It was radical. Jesus went on to explain that from this posture of loving our neighbours as ourselves, we can begin to live generously, we don’t need to get even, we can be compassionate, we don’t have to judge others, and we can forgive. He ends by saying that people who love their neighbours as themselves are like those who build a house on a firm foun-dation. No matter what storms may come, this person will be able to weather it all.The Golden Rule is more than a happy

maxim or tidbit of wisdom, it is the door to the good life. Loving our neighbours as ourselves sets us up to see our neigh-bours differently and actively choose to make their lives better. In doing so we are transformed. Perhaps that is why the Golden Rule has

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Things are looking up in the state of spirit distillation in Alberta. Sure, your intrepid liquor reporter keeps tending to his hillbilly moon-shine still, hidden in the reeds down at the end of the lake, but there are several new entrants on the market, thanks to the provincial govern-ment reducing the amount of red tape for small distilleries.The giant players on the market are still here,

the most prominent being Alberta Distilleries, which is Albertan in name only, being owned by the conglomerate behind Jim Beam, which is in turn owned by the Suntory whisky conglom-erate out of Japan.The 2nd-largest player would be Highwood

Distillers in High River, who seems to have gotten back on their feet after suffering exten-sive losses from the 2013 Floodageddon, which destroyed millions of dollars worth of bottled inventory. I did my part to support them over the holiday season by guzzling many bottles of their seasonal candy cane cream liquer, as well as their famous Céili’s Irish Cream, a bar-gain-priced clone of Bailey’s Irish Cream.But enough about the thundering juggernauts

of the Alberta distilling scene; Let’s talk about the scrappy young upstarts that are putting out small batches of spirits in less industrial quanti-ties than the big guys.The first craft distiller to appear on the scene

was the Eau Claire Distillery, located in the idyllic hamlet of Turner Valley, located 75km southwest of Chestermere. Your humble narrator has gone through the

tourist-friendly distillery tour, and was delight-ed to see that the master distiller is none other than local booze legend Larry Kerwin, who faithful readers may recall did stints as Brew-master in Calgary for Carling, Molson, Big Rock, and Village Brewery.The Eau Claire distillery makes Vodka, Rum,

Gin, and they even have some whisky aging in barrels for a planned release in 2016. My favourite is their Parlour Gin, which is made in the style of a London Dry Gin. Made from locally grown barley and other grains, the distil-late is then infused with the traditional Juniper berries, as well as more local botanicals includ-ing Saskatoons and Rosehips.Turner Valley had a notorious history during the dark days of Alberta’s Prohibition from

1916-1924, when the surrounding area was known as Whiskey Ridge, due to the large number of illicit stills churning out rotgut moon-shine. I did see a few old farmers that looked suspiciously like Uncle Jesse Duke, so there might be a few illicit stills out there to this very day!The distillery itself is quite small, so the

20-minute tour of the shiny new distillery in a lovingly restored old-timey movie theatre was over almost as quickly as it began. Luckily, the tour ends in the attached tasting room, so I settled in for some serious sampling.Closer to home, Last Best Brewing & Distill-

ing opened in March 2014, in the illustrious location that housed the now-defunct Brew Brothers, and before that, the Fox & Firkin on Calgary’s infamous Electric Avenue strip that was so well-known in the previous millennium. Last Best is the fourth location of the growing

Bear Hill Brewing Company, which includes craft breweries in Banff, Jasper, and Fort Mc-Murray. As their name would imply, they do both brewing and distilling, making them your one-stop-shop for beer and spirits!While their beers are available on tap at select

drinking establishments, you will only find their spirits at their onsite restaurant and brew pub, so you will have to make the trip to downtown Calgary to sample these wares. My favourite is their Moonshine Caesar, the perfect hair of the dog for a Sunday brunch after a Saturday night of debauchery. Moving west, the newest addition to the spirit

producers of Alberta is the Park Distillery Res-taurant & Bar, located right on the main drag in Banff, in the spot formerly occupied by Gior-gio’s Trattoria.Park Distillery ran their first batch of hooch

through the still in October, so they are just a few short months old. Their claim to fame is a unique vodka made completely from triticale grains, a hybrid of rye and hard-red wheat that is native to the prairie provinces. This combina-tion of native grains and clean Rocky Mountain glacial water makes for a crisp and fresh vodka with a floral nose and buttery smooth finish. If cocktails are your thing, they also make a

vodka infused with Madagascar vanilla beans, which your humble narrator enjoyed more than a few of on his last trip to Banff.Do your part to support the local distillers of

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The next two weeks will be quiet for our basketball teams as they focus on Semester 1 exams. Teams will continue to practice the next two weeks to prepare for a very busy February.

SENIOR BOYS’ BASKETBALLThe Lakers had a slower week as exams take over the

school for the next two weeks. The Lakers took on the Bow Valley Bobcats in Cochrane. The Lakers, missing two starters, didn’t miss a beat winning 74-36. That keeps the Lakers undefeated in league play. This week for the Lakers will consist of workouts and practices. The Lakers next game will be in the Saints tournament at St Mary’s High School in Calgary, at the end of January.

SENIOR GIRLS’ BASKETBALLThe Lady Lakers had a quiet week on the hardwood

with just the one league game in Cochrane against the

Bow Valley Bobcats. The girls jumped out to a quick 22-

10 lead in the first quarter but the Bobcats did not give

up and fought back to cut the Lady Laker lead to four at

half time. The Chestermere girls came out with an ener-

getic full-court press in the third quarter and regained the

momentum. Both teams played a spirited fourth quarter

and the end result was a hard-fought 57-41 win for the

Lady Lakers. Next action will be a tournament in High

River after the exam break.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL

It was a busy week for the JV Boys as they saw action in

a league game at home and a tournament in Lacombe.

On Tuesday, the Lakers bested a feisty Bow Valley squad

62-20. The win improved the Lakers’ league record to

two wins and two losses. In Lacombe, the boys had one

of their best games of the season in game one against

Olds. After a tight first half, the Lakers pulled away in the

third quarter to win 63-45. In game two, the boys faced

a well coached, and very large, Lacombe Composite

team. The Lakers played their hearts out, but fell to the

eventual tournament champions 76-43. In their final

game the Lakers fought off a slow start to take third place

with a 56-36 win over Rocky Mountain House.

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The JV Lady Lakers continue to improve. They used

their full court press to get out to a big lead over Bow

Valley, in a home league game. The girls dominated in

all phases of the game earning a 63-36 win. This puts

the girls in second place in the Rocky View League. The

next action for the team is January 29-30 in the Canmore

Collegiate Tournament.

GIRLS’ ATHLETE OF THE WEEK CADENCE MESZAROS

Cadence has had a tremendous start to the season. As a captain, she offers positive leadership at every

practice and game. She led the team in scoring, rebounding and steals in defeating Bow Valley in

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SGA JH Basketball Tournament

The JH team poses after winning the SGA JH Invitational Basketball tournament last week. Kayla Kind won finals MVP.

Last week marked the return of SGA’s annual Junior High basketball tourna-ment. The tournament sees both boys and girls team participate. This year the invitees were Holy Cross, St. Augustine and Christ the King.

During round robin play the SGA girls managed to claim first place by going unbeaten and earned a bye straight through to the final. They used stifling defence to frustrate their opponents in each of their games. Grace Cook used her speed in the early games to create turnovers and score points in transition. Two younger students, Madi Cruz and Brooklyn Colvin, also found a way to make big impacts playing against older players. Meanwhile the boys secured

second place in their draw by beating St. Augustine and playing Christ the King to a draw. That set up a rematch with Christ the King in the semi finals; a game that turned out to be a classic.

The game was a true back and forth affair and was virtually even at the half. Mayiel Kiir did the bulk of the scoring for the Guardians early, but it was their team hustle that managed to keep them in the game. The signature of the team is a relentless work ethic and contribu-tions from every player. Jack Vu, who began the season as the team manager, is a great example of this. In the second half, he came off the bench and created two turnovers that turned the tide of the game. Harry Wijawa then stepped up

and hit several big shots to give SGA the lead. Christ the King battled back and took a lead late, but Kiir hit a clutch free throw to tie it with just six seconds left. Unfortunately, Christ the King was able to get the ball down the court and hit a buzzer beater to win the game in dramatic fashion.

The girls also played Christ the King in the tournament finals. They came out with something to prove after playing their worst game of the round robin against the Monarchs. Kayla Kind showed her leadership qualities, dictating the play from the onset. Madi Laing and Paige Ficaccio contributed most of the scoring as the girls became tournament champs for the first time..

High School Girls Basketball Both girls basketball teams also had

games after Christmas. The Varsity girls had a rough start to the season and were still looking for their first win after dropping their first two games of the season before the Christmas break. Shooting woes have plagued the team through the early parts of the season so when the girls started hitting their shots early, it was a good sign. They

were able to amass a 12 point lead at one point, but foul trouble took two of their key players, Brooke Wynnyk and Carley Hauser, out of the game for long stretches and St. Martin de Porres was able to reclaim the lead. SGA made it close, but ultimately lost their third game. They will look to get their season back on track when they return to action in two weeks.

Meanwhile the JV girls played two games. Their first was a rematch against Forest Lawn whom they man-aged to beat for the second consecutive time. Their second game saw them run into a much stronger Diefenbaker team. The girls, many of whom are new to the game, gave it a good effort, but were out matched and dropped their first game of the season.Janae Holt shoots a free throw during game action

Boys BasketballBoth high school boys teams played a regular

season game last week; their only game between the Christmas break and the three week exam break. The JH Boys took on Henry Wise Wood in a rematch of their first game of the season. While they had hoped to improve upon that initial performance, the rust of not playing a game in three weeks was evident as things were fairly sloppy for both sides. Despite the slow start, the Guardians were able to carry a lead into the second half. When they re-turned from the break, the Guardians defence began to set a tone. Jarrett Kind and Ethan Monaghan began to create turnovers leading to transition points and Owen O’Reilly continued to make his pres-ence felt in his first year of high school basketball, dominating the paint at both ends. Jared Madayag and Jacob Magat both had strong games from the guard position, while Nathan Herras, Emmanuel Ali and Luc Beaudoin all made significant contributions from the forward position. In the end, the Guardians were able to win with relative ease, keeping their perfect record intact. There will be tougher competi-tion awaiting when they return from the exam break.

The Varsity boys played St Martin de Porres. They were able to put together their strongest perfor-mance of the year led by the offence of Beau Mazur, Josh Magat and Jayvee Rafanan. They continue to make good strides as the season progresses

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ing “Comfort Quilts.” The quilts are donated to the RCMP & Victims Services. FITNESS FOR SENIORS – Fridays, 11:00am, FIT2AGE: the focus is strength

and balance. This is a drop-in class so come when you can. For further infor-mation, please contact the Whitecapper Office. MONDAY AFTERNOON BRIDGE – 1:00pm Everyone welcome!FRIDAY EVENING GAMES - 6:30pm - There will be shuffleboard, pool and

many other games available. Contact Marilyn Conrad 403-248-1998 for further details.SATURDAY MORNING COFFEE -10:00–11:30am -Enjoy a visit, share some

laughs!MEMBERSHIP – To renew or obtain, please call 403-235-2117. Leave a

message and your call will be returned.POOL – If there are members who are interested in playing pool. Thursdays

at 2:00pm. Everyone welcome – especially amateurs!

EVENTS:

• Monday, January 25 – Robbie Burns Lunch at Prince of Peace - Prince of Peace has invited Whitecapper members to join them at 10.00am on January 25 for a Robbie Burns celebration. There will be a complimen-tary lunch from 11.30am to 1.00pm. Seating is limited so please RSVP at 403-285-5080.

• Tuesday, January 26 – POTLUCK SUPPER – 4:30pm - Doors open. This “Robbie Burns” Supper will be a PotLuck, so bring a favorite main dish, salad, or dessert. Wine and beer for purchase available before and after 5:30 supper. Marjorie Zandir will be piping in the haggis and playing some bagpipe tunes for our enjoyment.

• Thursday, January 28 – Tour of the New RCMP Building - Tour the new RCMP building on January 28 at 10:30am. Lunch after the tour optional at your expense. Sign up sheet at facility, one for just the tour and one for lunch after.

• Feb. 12 – Apr. 17 – Possible Stage West Outing (?) - We are looking for someone to organize this outing to Stage West for some time Feb. 12 – Apr 17. . Play is “Suite Surrender” - see poster at facility.

PICKLE-BALL –Held @Rec. Centre Main Hall Tuesdays + Thurs-days, 11:45am-1:45pm Pay only for the times you attend. For more

info., contact Vicki [email protected]

Whitecappers’ Office hoursTuesdays, 1:00-3:00pm

NOTE: Office closed Dec. 22 and 29.Address: 201B West Chestermere Drive

(South end of the Rec. Centre)Office phone # 403-235-2117

(if we aren’t there, please leave a message)

The Library is open: Mon - Thur 10am - 9pm | Fri & Sat 10am-5pm |Sun - noon-4pm

105B Marina Road – lower level of Town Hall. • 403- 272-9025 www.chestermerepubliclibrary.com

Lucky Day Collection

Have you checked out our new “Lucky Day Collection”? They have a one week loaning period and there is a limit of two “Lucky Day” items per person. You will find brand new items as well as some classics.

Programs & Events:

Tuesday Jan 26 10:15-10:45am Stories To Go! at Waiting Room CaféWednesday Jan 27 10:15-10:45am Storytime at the Library 1:30pm Baby and me: Amanda Iverson – RESP Program

Friday Jan 29 10:15-10:45am Storytime at the Library

Saturdays 3:00-4:00pm Drop-In LEGO Program for ages 8+ (under 8 accompanied by adult)

Stories to Go! Tuesday January 26, 10:15amJoin us for special storytime at Waiting Room Café, 101, 288 Kinniburgh Blvd.

Drop-In LEGOChildren can create their own Lego project. We have the classic Lego bricks as well as Lego mini-figures and lots of accessories. Kids under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

SolaroDo you have exams coming up or are you starting a new semester in the next few weeks? Review for the finals or get a head start on next semester with Solaro. You can access Solaro through our website. Just go to E-resources and find Solaro on the drop-down menu. Click on Register for an account. Enter your library card number and you will have 24/7 access to lessons, homework help and test preparation for grades 3-12 Alberta curriculum.

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Whistleblowing, Conflicts of Interest, Elections, Election FinancingWhat do you think?

Are you interested in how candidates and parties are financed; how provincial elections are run; the balance between an MLA’s private interests and public duties; and whether public servants who report wrongdoing are adequately protected? We want to hear from you!

The Legislative Assembly of Alberta Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee is reviewing legislation and would like to hear from you on the above questions and on other issues regarding:

• Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act• Conflicts of Interest Act• Election Act• Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act

Visit the committee website to learn more about these Acts: assembly.ab.ca/committees/ethicsandaccountability

Written submissions will be accepted until Friday, February 26, 2016.

Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee3rd Floor, 9820 - 107 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1E7

[email protected] (Call toll-free by dialing 310.0000)

Note: Submissions and identities of authors may be made public.Hello Chestermere!

Nice to see the days getting longer. Time to haul out the seed catalogues and start planning your garden! Remember it’s not too late to apply for flood repair funding. Deadline is March 16, 2016. If you need assistance contact our office and we will do our best to help.With WTI oil dropping below US$30/

bbl and Western Canada Select trading at under US$16.00 you may wonder if the government is acting to get its costs under control. You bet it is! The Finance Minister just announced that 7,000 non-unionized employees will not get their planned 2.5 % increase this year or next. Remem-ber, this isn’t a pay cut. Savings of $28.5 million dollars this year in a $50 BILLION dollar budget represents a 0.057% de-crease in projected government spending. The vast majority of government employ-ees are unionized and we await the ob-vious needed restraint to come from the unions to help out with the current dire economic situation. So far it seems they’ll get their increases as planned. With about 50% of government spending going to sal-aries they have to get serious. Significant reductions can easily be made in manage-ment, through attrition and hiring freezes without cutting one “front line” job.Our current government talks a lot about

“value added” and “diversification” as the magic formula to reduce our de-pendence on energy for our prosperity. Remember, this government at the same time has pinned all its hopes of getting the budget under control on a fantasy oil price forecast. We spend a lot of time talking to our constituents, industry groups, and other experts and we hear common themes. First, we have to make sure that “value added” really adds value. The NW Upgrader is one example where this is seriously in question. The govern-ment forgets that we have all the refining capacity we need for Alberta’s needs. Guess what, you will still need pipelines whether they are carrying crude oil or gasoline. Crude oil, however, can be sold anywhere. Gasoline on the other hand is made for a specific market. You can’t turn around and sell gas made for China to the US as the quality standards are different. Second, most people tell us we need to diversify based on our strengths. So, what are our strengths? Oil and gas, agriculture, and forestry. The current pillars of our economy! Did you know we are world leaders in remote telecommu-nications and monitoring thanks to the oil industry? Far from being “embarrassing cousins” we are as good or better than anyone in the world in environmental protection. Technology being developed in Alberta will allow us to not only locate pipeline leaks instantly and precisely, but in many cases allow operators to fix the problem before there is a leak. Last week we attended a demonstration at UMATAC right here in Rocky View. They are using Alberta developed technology to extract oil from oil shale. This isn’t a lab experi-ment. It is world class Alberta technology that is being used commercially right now and could help many countries achieve energy independence. That’s just a couple of examples of diversification that makes sense and keeps Albertans working.As always, we welcome your comments.

Please get in touch.

Leela Sharon Aheer, MLA

LEELA SHARON AHEER, WILDROSE MLA

(403)934-5911

Dr. Nancy Aul has joined our clinic. She is accepting new patients. She speaks fluent

English, Hindi and Punjabi. Special interest is women’s health and complex care.

Crystal Ridge Family Medical Clinic

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The Rotary Club Of Chestermere meets every Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Chestermere

Business Park #105, 100 Rainbow Road Everyone is welcome. Please email [email protected] for more information. Lakeside Quilters’ Guild Meeting each month at the

Chestermere Recreation Centre on the first Wednesday of each month. Sew days are on the third Wednes-day of each month and a sew Saturday each month, excluding summer. Quilting experience not required, new members welcome. For more information please contact Marilyn at 403-540-3652.The Walking Connection Thurs 1:30 pm Meet at

the Waiting Room Café – Suite 101, 288 Kinninburgh Blvd Why not join us for a ½ hour walk and a ½ hour coffee? It’s a great way to connect with other people in your community, improve your mental health and to get some fresh air and gentle exercise.There is no charge but coffee is at your own expense.For more info call 403 365-5400 ext 2 or email yvonne.harris@alberta-

healthservices.ca Chestermere Running GroupCome run with a group! We run together twice a week,

Tuesdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 9am. This is an easy 5km group run for all levels, we won’t leave anyone be-hind! If you can run 5k, you are good to go! We meet at

the north end of John Peake Park - the side closer to city hall. Join the Chestermere Runners group on Facebook to sign up so we know you are coming.The Chestermere Lions Club meets the 2nd and 4th

Wednesday of the month, September to June at Moun-tain View Funeral home on 17th Ave SE and Garden Road at 7pm. Check out our website at e-clubhouse.org/sites/Chestermere/ or email us for more information at [email protected] Lakeside Kruzers Car ClubSee us on Facebook. Contact Roy Spanko 403 285 8309. Chestermere Citizens On Patrol will be holding a meet-

ing at 7:00 pm, the 27th of January, at the Chestermere Recreation Centre - Meeting Room 2. All previous volunteers and all of those who wish to join our organization are welcome Are you a family with a child with special needs?Please join us on Friday, January 22nd for a coffee and

game night from 6:30—8:30 pm at the Chestermere Rec Centre Main Hall. This will be an opportunity to let the kids play, network with other parents and meet with community leaders to let us know what you need in terms of programs and events! Cost: $10.00/family at the door includes coffee, juice and treats! For more info email: [email protected]

JellyBean Dances for Grades 4—9Valentine DanceFri Feb 12th 7:00—9:30 $7.00 Family Day Unplugged Event 1 – 4 pm Mon Feb 15th Rec Centre Main HallDisconnect from technology and reconnect with family,

friends and your community. Lots of fun, family activities! Chestermere Mind Body Spirit Expo 10 – 4 pm Sat Mar 19 Rec CentreThe Expo showcases products, services, and resources

for your optimal health & well-being and experience our Positive Wellness Interactive Room!Valentines Vendor MarketFeb. 13th 10-3pmIn Chestermere at the Rec. Centre in the MPP hall.Lot’s of great vendorsCome and buy your Valentines a gift and Lot’s of Valentines fresh baking.Barnwood to Tupperware.Young Adults Board Games Night (ages 18-35 ) January 28 at the Waiting Room Café (288 Kinniburgh Blvd) from 6:00pm - 8:00pm For

More info email: [email protected]

Chestermere Community EventsKeeping you Posted Keeping you Posted

1. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) Daisy

Ridley, John Boyega

2. The Revenant (R) Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom

Hardy

3. Daddy’s Home (PG-13) Will Ferrell, Mark Wahl-

berg

4. The Forest (PG-13) Natalie Dormer, Eoin Macken

5. Sisters (R) Amy Poehler, Tina Fey

6. The Hateful Eight (R) Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt

Russell

7. The Big Short (R) Christian Bale, Steve Carell

8. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (PG)

animated

9. Joy (PG-13) Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro

10. Concussion (PG-13) Will Smith, Alec Baldwin

Chestermere Food Bank Wish List:

Flour Brown Sugar White Sugar

Hot ChocolateCoffee

Cleaning Sup-plies

Toiletries

Chestermerefoodbank.comTHIS WEEK’S FOOD BANK WISH LIST:

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Auctions

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 10th An-

nual Red Deer Collector Car Auction

& Speed Show. March 11 - 13, 2016,

Westerner Park. Special Guests: Dan &

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UNRESERVED AUCTION. Autos,

tools, surplus, collectibles, furniture

and more. 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23.

Scribner Auction. On location: 121 - 15

Ave. (Hwy 14) Wainwright, Alberta.

780-842-5666; www.scibnernet.com.

UNRESERVED WOODWORKING

AUCTION. Tuesday, January 26, 10

a.m. 156 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park.

Sliding table saw, edge banding dust

collection, double mitre saw, sanding

& planes, Delivery Van Paint System.

Plus much more. Call 780-922-6090

or full details at www.foothillsauctions.

com. Foothills Equipment Liquidation

Co. Ltd.

Business Opp

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Restric-

tions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly

tax credit. $20,000 lump sum cheque.

Disability Tax Credit. Expert Help:

1-844-453-5372.

Career Training

MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now!

Hospitals & doctor’s offices need cer-

tified medical office & administrative

staff! No experience needed! We can

get you trained! Local job placement

assistance available when training is

completed. Call for program details!

1-888-627-0297.

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION

Specialists in huge demand. Employers

prefer CanScribe graduates. A great

work-from-home career! Contact us

now to start your training day; www.

canscribe.com. 1-800-466-1535;

[email protected].

Child Care

Chestermere Montessori now offers

Out of School Care Program. Com-

petitive rate high quality. Limited

spots available,call 403-510-4632 to

book your spot

Coming Events

Bridal Shower for JESSICA DUGDALE.

Come and join us on Sunday, January

31, 2016 at 1 pm, to be held at the

Delacour Community Hall

COME AND LEARN. Unlock your

Superpowers! Jan. 29 & 30, 2016, Ed-

monton. AWNA’s Annual Symposium.

Educational Sessions in Journalism,

Sales Ad & News Design. Internation-

ally acclaimed speakers. Pre-Register.

For more info: www.awna.com/

symposium.

Employment Opp

Clinical Innovation Manager (Co-

Lead) 1.0 FTE The Calgary Rural PCN

is looking for an experienced manager

to join our team in Strathmore. To

learn more about the position please

visit the careers section on our web-

site at crpcn.ca Please submit your

resume, cover letter and starting

salary expectations, in confidence to

[email protected] Applications will

be accepted until January 29, 2015

Aspen Crossing located on Highway

24, Mossleigh, AB is looking for one

Food Service Supervisor, (NOC 6212)

Location: Highway 24, 1 mile west of

Mossleigh AB, TOL OPO. Terms of

Employment: Permanent, Full Time,

Shift, Overtime, Weekend, Day,

Night, Evening, Salary: $13.56 Hour-

ly, for 40 hours per week subject to

wage increase, bonus and incentives.

Anticipated Start Date, (at the latest

3 months). As soon as Possible. Ed-

ucation: Completion of High School,

Experience: 7 months to less than

1 year. Language: English, Wor.k

Setting: Railway Car. Supervisory

Experience: Food and Beverage Serv-

ers, Food service counter attendants

and food preparers, kitchen and food

service helpers, Cooks. Additional

Skills: Establish methods to meet

work schedules, Train staff in job du-

ties, sanitation and safety procedures,

prepare budget and cost estimates.

Work Conditions and Physical Ca-

pabilities: Fast paced environment,

work under pressure, tight deadlines,

standing for extended periods, bend-

ing, crouching, kneeling. Work site

environment: Hot, Work Location

Information: Staff accommodation

available. Ability to Supervise: Staff

in various areas of responsibility. Es-

sential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy,

writing, communication, working with

others, problem solving, decision

making, critical thinking, job task

planning and organizing , significant

use of memory, finding information,

Continuous learning. How to Apply:

By Mail: Box 30, Mossleigh,AB. TOL

1PO By Fax: 403-534-2126 Phone:

403-534-2129 By Email: donna@

aspencrossing.com

Aspen Crossing is located on Highway

24 1 mile east of Mossleigh Alberta

and is looking for one Restaurant

Manager, (NOC0631). Location

Highway 24, Mossleigh AG. TOL 1PO.

Terms of Employment: Permanent,

Full Time, Shift, Overtime, Weekend,

Day, Night, Evening. Wage: $15.75

Hourly, for 40 hours per week .Sub-

ject to wage increase, bonus and

incentives. Anticipated Start Date,

Feb 1, 2016. Skill Requirements: Ed-

ucation, Completion of high school

credentials, (certificates, licenses,

memberships, courses, etc): Safe

Food handling certificate, Experi-

ence: 2 years to less than 3 years.

Languages: English, BookKeeping and

Accounting experience, Cashiering

Business Equipment and Computer

Applications, Cash Register, Point of

Sale System, General office equip-

ment. Ability to supervise 10 People

or less, Budgetary Responsibility: $0-

$100,000. Work Setting: Restaurant.

Specific Skills: Plan, organize, direct

control and evaluate daily operations,

Implement operational procedures,

Control inventory, respond to cus-

tomer complaints, ensure health and

safety regulations are followed , ne-

gotiate arrangements with suppliers

for food and other supplies, set staff

work schedules and monitor staff

performance, train staff, supervise

staff, customer service oriented work

conditions and physical capabilities.

Fast paced environment, tight dead-

lines, repetitive tasks, attention to

detail, combination of sitting, stand-

ing, walking, standing for extended

periods. Transportation/travel Infor-

mation: Own transportation, Rural

area, remote location. Reading text,

Document use, Numeracy, Writing,

Communication , Working with

others, Problem Solving, Decision

making, Critical Thinking, Job task

planning and organizing, Significant

use of memory, finding information,

computer use and continuous learn-

ing. Employer: Aspen Crossing/Jason

Thornhill How to Apply: By Mail: Box

30, Mossleigh,AB. TOL 1PO By Fax:

403-534-2126 Phone: 403-534-2129

By Email: donna@aspencrossing.

com

Nursery/Green House Worker Aspen

Crossing, Box 30, Mossleigh, AB. TOL

1PO, 203079, Range Rd 251, 1/2 mile

west of Mossleigh, AB. Temporary Full

time position with overtime, week-

ends and evenings. $10.20 per hour

based on a 40 hour week. Anticipated

start date: March 01, 2015 to Sept 30,

2015. Alberta Health required, WCB

provided, GWL Health Benefits at

employee’ s expense. On site housing

available at a fee $. Remote location

- Mossleigh AB. No formal education

required. Valid Driver’s License need-

ed, experience in Nursery/Green-

house work of 1-2 years minimum.

Must speak and understand English.

Experience with: Garden tractor, fork

lift, light truck, chain saw, mechanical

cultivator, mechanical sprayer, irri-

gation pumps and equipment, fruit

trees, berry bushes, ornamental trees,

shrubs and hedge, tropical plants,

seasonal plants and bedding plants.

Skills: operate climate controls, spray

or dust plants with insecticides and

fungicides, assist in pruning trees,

shrubs and plants. Mix and prepare

soils, plant bulbs and seeds, pot and

repot plants, transplant seedlings or

rooted cuttings, apply fertilizers, dig

up wrapping root balls of trees and

shrubs, water plants. Must have steel

toed safety boots and gloves. Fast

paced environment, repetitive tasks,

handling heavy loads, physically

demanding, standing for extended

periods, bending, crouching,kneel-

ing,large workload. Outdoors, at

heights,confined spaces, wet/damp,

odours, hot, cold/refrigeration,

non-smoking. Oral communication

in English mandatory. Employer

Jason Thornhill, Aspen Crossing Ltd.

Contact: Jason Thornhill. Phone: 403-

534-2129, Fax: 403-534-2126 Mail:

Box 30, Mossleigh, AB. T0L 1P0 Email:

[email protected]

FULL-TIME LICENSED Autobody

Technician required immediately by

busy Import Dealership in the sunny

Okanagan. Candidate must hold a valid

Autobody ticket. This is a full-time, per-

manent position. Includes benefits and

an aggressive wage package. Resumes

to Bodyshop Manager; bodyshop@

hilltopsubaru.com or http://www.

hilltopsubaru.com/employment-op-

portunities.htm.

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Equipment For Sale

A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’,

40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers.

Modifications possible windows, doors,

walls, as office, living work-shop, etc.,

40’ flatrack/bridge. 1-866-528-7108;

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Feed and Seed

FOR SALE: Alfalfas, Clovers, Grasses

plus Hay, Pasture, Reclamation and

Lawn Mixtures. Early order discount

- Book now! No charge custom blend-

ing. Call 1-800-661-1529 or esther.

[email protected].

HEATED CANOLA buying Green,

Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buy-

ing: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On

Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain,

1-877-250-5252.

ROUND BALES - Hay, green feed, straw

and bulk oats. Delivery available. No

Sunday calls please. Phone 403-704-

3509 or 403-704-4333.

Fitness Classes

Curves Eastside-30-minute full body

workout designed for women The

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Training with cardio activity and

stretching – all in just 30 minutes

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metabolism, burn more fat and tone

your body. Please Call 403 291 2878

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For Sale

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings

metal clad or fabric clad. Complete

supply and installation. Call John @

403-998-7907; jcameron@advance-

buildings.com.

REACH OVER 1 Million Readers Week-

ly. Advertise Province Wide Classifieds.

Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words

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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ co-

lours available at over 55 Distributors.

40 year warranty. 48 hour Express

Service available at select supporting

Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

LOOKING FOR a shop? Post Frame

Buildings. AFAB Industries has ex-

perience, expertise, reliability and

great construction practices. For a free

quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-

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REFORESTATION NURSERY SEED-

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Health

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Manufactured Homes

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Music Lessons

Rainbow Falls Flute Studio Now

accepting new students for private

flute lessons and music theory class-

es. Please contact Rose Schmaltz for

studio rates and information. 403-

829-4325 [email protected] www.

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Real Estate

PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000

acres of year round water supply.

Full operational with management

available. Central Saskatchewan. Cross-

fenced & complete infrastructure.

Natural springs excellent water. Shortly

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Services

HARDINGS PAINTING: Interior/

Exterior Painting, drywall/ceiling

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian

pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce?

Assistant Program ManagerStrathmore Regional Victim Services Society (SRVSS)

Job SummarySRVSS is seeking a full-time Assistant Program Manager. SRVSS works in conjunction

with the Strathmore, Gleichen and Chestermere RCMP detachments, and serves as a representative in the community. The successful candidate will assist the Program Manager in day-to-day duties and assume responsibility in the Program Manager’s absence.

Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to)• Provide assistance to the Program Manager• Provide on-call support, guidance, and referrals when required to victims of

crime in the area• Maintain client files • Assist with the on-call calendar for volunteer advocates• Attend area detachments and court dates when required • Attend monthly advocate meetings• General administration duties • Other duties as required• Must be willing to work a flexible workday

Skills and Qualifications RequiredThe successful candidate will have strong communication and people skills, along

with knowledge of Microsoft applications and willing to learn other software programs. Prior experience managing volunteers is advantageous. In addition, a

high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and the ability to work under pressure will govern your success in this position. Those with experience, education and an existing Enhanced Security Clearance through the RCMP, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary will depend on experience, and applicants should include their salary expectations in their cover letter.

Please email resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Closing date: Friday, February 5, 2016All applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected

for interview will be contacted.

Program ManagerStrathmore Regional Victim Services Society (SRVSS)

Job SummarySRVSS is seeking a full-time Program Manager. SRVSS works in conjunction with

the Strathmore, Gleichen and Chestermere RCMP detachments, and serves as a representative in the community. The successful candidate will also act as a liaison between the Board of Directors, advocates, the RCMP, and the Solicitor General.

Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to)• Recruit, manage, train, and retain volunteer advocates• Organize fundraising and community events• Ensure compliance with all Board policies and procedures• Provide on-call support, guidance, and referrals when required to victims of

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by the RCMP and Solicitor General • Manage and lead the activities of the Assistant Program Manager • General administration duties • Other duties as required• Must be willing to work a flexible workday

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Single Lambs looking for romance could find Cupid especially accommodating this week. Paired partners also find their relationships benefiting from the chubby cherub’s attention.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep your keen Bull’s eye focused on your target, and shake off any attempt to turn your attention elsewhere. You should get some news later in the week that might answer some ques-tions.

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