stettler independent, august 14, 2015

Upholding Alberta’s prairie

architecture and heritage

VOLUME 13 NUMBER 33 FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015

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MOUSH SARA JOHN

Weekender reporterStanding majestically

against Stettler’s evening skies and catching the last rays of the sun is the red-dish brown wooden struc-ture that dominates the city’s skyline – the Parrish and Heimbecker (P&H) grain elevator, built in the 1920s.

Located at the old Cana-dian Northern Vegreville-to-Calgary branch of the regional railway line, the site is across from the Al-berta Prairie Railway Sta-tion, one of the major at-tractions of the town.

Once a common sight on the prairie, these wooden grain elevators would ap-pear in rows, stacked up against railway tracks.

However, with the ad-vances in technology, and the monopolization of the grain handling and market-ing by private companies, these elevators are now be-coming a thing of the past.

Most of Alberta’s his-toric grain elevators are not operational, in fact, the P&H elevator is one of the last elevator/feedmill com-plexes left in Alberta.

One important compo-nent of the current setup of the P& H Elevator is the donated powerful engine that keeps it intact.

When the Stettler P&H grain elevator became non-functional in 2003, the engine had sat on the

farm of Frank Noyce in Lloydminster, Saskatch-ewan for 75 years before it was restored to operating condition in 2014 by Dave McCourt and the the Stet-tler P&H Elevator Preser-vation Society in 2014.

The engine is a typical style grain-elevator engine weighing 3,700 lbs, having a single cylinder, and was manufactured by the Inter-national Harvester Com-pany, based out of Illinois, Chicago.

Important to note is the 10 horsepower (HP) gaso-line engine that has been completely restored on new wheels, and is now a skeleton of its former self.

The original engine has a new beam and is displayed as part of the showcase, when visitors tour the site.

Community members and other experts came together to make the resto-ration a success, contribut-ing time, talent, materials and financial support

Stettler’s P&H elevator has gone through thou-sands of tons of grain over the decades, having a total capacity of approximately 40,000 bushels, together with the annex.

The feedmill was added some 20 years later, in the late 1940s, and has served many farmers in grinding and mixing their livestock feeds.

Almost every farmer in the town and neighbouring

areas has used the service at one time or another.

Attached to the elevator is the coal shed.

One of the primary rea-sons why it was conve-nient to build it there, was because of its proximity to the railway tracks.

This would enable the coal to be off-loaded into the coal shed directly as soon as it was brought into town by train.

It would not be an un-usual sight in the earlier days to see teams of horses with wagons in summer and sleighs in winter to pick up the coal from the

shed and deliver them to houses and businesses in town.

The coal shed continued to be a hub of activity until natural gas came to Stet-tler in the 1940s, says Stan Eichhorn, president of the Stettler P&H Elevator Preservation Society .

The feed shed came into use, too, and was used to store livestock supple-ment, which was mixed with the feeds being pre-pared in the mill.

The P&H feed shed is also under restoration and once completed will be used for a range of

activities.Other parts of the ex-

hibit include the oat huller, which was used to remove hulls from the oats and was donated by Jimmy Scheer-schmidt.

The emerson kicker which separated dockage and foreign material from whole grain and donated by Dan Barnec.

The cream separator, which led to the growh of the creameries was donat-ed by Stan Nattestead.

Although the grain el-evators belong to the past, there are enthusiastic sup-porters who still believe

in keeping the heritage going.

Besides the Stettler P&H Elevator Preservation So-ciety, a non-profit orga-nization that restores and preserves agricultural heri-tage, buildings and equip-ment, educating present and future generations on past prairie agriculture by demonstrating it with re-stored equipment, there is Jim Pearson, founder and owner of Vanishing Senti-nels, a company that spe-cializes in miniature eleva-tor models.

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The single-cylinder engine of 300 revolutions The single-cylinder engine of 300 revolutions per minute and weighing 3,700 pounds was per minute and weighing 3,700 pounds was restored to working condition in 2014.restored to working condition in 2014.

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To understand the need for critical illness coverage one fi rst has to understand where it fi ts from a fi nancial risk perspective. We buy life insurance to protect those we leave behind if we die prematurely, whereas critical illness and disability insurance provide us with tax-free replacement income if we can’t work.

Critical illness pays out almost immediately: Once the covered person survives beyond the fi rst 30 days they can just concentrate on

getting better. Compared to having no coverage, people may end up with diffi culty making their monthly mortgage payment and other bills.

The price of critical-illness insurance has gone up fairly rapidly due to aging baby boomers, with cancer, heart attack and stroke being three the primary claim conditions. For some it may be better to consider smaller coverage amounts as there’s no use in getting a policy you cannot afford to keep. Although most policies cover more than two dozen different illnesses, policies that cover only heart attack, stroke and cancer which account for about 80 per cent of all claims are more economical.

The longer you wait to buy coverage,

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Today there are some innovative insurance options that combine life, disability and critical illness all in one policy, which make it ideal for mortgage protection. These offer a pool of coverage which can pay out a monthly disability benefi t, a cash lump sum critical illness amount or a life payout net of any DI or CI amounts paid out.

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continued from front page“By 2001 all the grain elevators

in my hometown Delia was gone and there were three left,” said Pearson, now a resident of Drumheller. “But in November that year, while I was in Cal-gary, I heard on the CBC radio that the largest elevator of my town had caught fire, and had been razed to the ground.”

However, what triggered Pearson to start making the miniature models was when he visited the United Grain Grow-ers’ elevators in July 2002 with his dad, while it was being torn down to pieces.

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Stan Eichhorn, president of the Stettler P&H Elevator Preservation Society gives tours to visitors, giving them an insight into the history and mechanism of the grain elevators.

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survey reveals that most Canadians opt to pay off debt when granted a lump sum despite growing in-creasingly concerned about having to work longer to supplement re-tirement savings. Poll results show that nearly one-in-three Canadians planned to use their 2015 tax returns to pay down debt, while fewer than one-in-10 planned to use that money to save for re-tirement.

“It’s a common di-lemma for many Canadi-ans—should I pay down my debt, including my mortgage, or contribute to my retirement savings account?” says Patrick French, director of finan-cial and retirement plan-ning with Edward Jones. “Unfortunately, there’s no easy or definitive an-swer.

When carefully fac-tored into an overall fi-nancial strategy, a lump sum of money can mean an opportunity to pay off debt and also accumulate retirement savings, but Canadians need to strike the balance that is right for them.”

The survey also found that nearly as many say that they will use the money to take a trip (8 per cent) as will set the money aside for their re-tirement (9.4 per cent).

So while Canadians do not seem to be prioritiz-ing retirement savings when they receive a lump sum, like a tax return, re-search commissioned by Edward Jones as part of a longer-term study re-veals that Canadians are concerned about having to work into their golden years.

When asked to name their biggest fears, 34 per cent of Canadians say it

is having to work longer to supplement their re-tirement savings, a fig-ure that has increased from 28 per cent in 2010, when Canadians were last asked the question. This has been an upward trend—four years earlier, in 2006, only 23 per cent cited this as their biggest fear.

“This uptick doesn’t surprise me,” French says. “Over the past ten years, Canadians have experienced an economy that has gone through several changes, and for many, the fear of the un-known can seem quite overwhelming— which makes the value of solid financial advice and a long-term investment strategy more critical than ever.”

Part of this fear may be due to the fact that the majority of Canadians polled—70 per cent— have not calculated what they’ll need for retire-ment, which may help account for why Canadi-ans at various ages share this fear.

For example, 38 per cent of individuals aged 25-34 believe they will have to work longer to supplement their retire-ment savings.

“The younger genera-tion has a distinct fear about working into re-tirement, and this is the same group that has the biggest opportunity to save,” added French. “By mapping out a clear fi-nancial strategy, those in their 20’s and 30’s can establish well-defined goals and get themselves on a solid financial foot-ing for retirement. My biggest piece of advice to this group is one key thing— do not squander your single biggest asset: time.”

However, and perhaps

more alarmingly, accord-ing to French, nearly a third (27 per cent) of Ca-nadians over 55 fear that they’ll have to work lon-ger to supplement their retirement savings.

“Being over 55 and starting to look 15-20 years ahead, it can really hit home that the pos-sibility of maintaining a particular lifestyle will be difficult.

The good news is that no matter your age, there are several options to help create a retirement income stream,” says French. “I would strong-ly encourage Canadians in this age group to con-tact a financial advisor to help better understand their individual finan-cial situation and create a personalized, strategic plan.”

Data in this news re-lease was gathered via an online survey of a repre-sentative sample of 1,130 Canadians between Feb-ruary 2 and February 5, 2015, and an online sur-

vey of a representative sample of 1,574 Canadi-ans between May 25 and 28, 2015. A probability sample of the same size would yield a margin of error of +/- 2.9 per cent, 19 times out of 20 in the first sample, and a mar-gin of error of +/- 2.5 per cent, 19 times out of 20 in the second.

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fered Smith sympathy and an idea: he’d just been hired as a pilot for Virgin Atlan-tic, and he knew they were hiring “stewardesses.” He urged her to go for it – and why not? She was young, gorgeous, and newly foot-loose. She applied, passed her tests with flying colors and received her iconic red uniform.On her first long assignment (to New York City ), she knew she’d found her dream

job. Shopping was fabulous. Parties there, and in every city where Virgin Atlantic had a hub, were non-stop: fancy food, alcohol, nudity, pranks, and new acquain-tances.Some were acquaintances she slept with, after break-ing up with yet another boy-friend.Though flying to exotic locations was a great perq (getting there really could be half the fun!), there were downfalls to the job. One of those was not seeing the people she loved for weeks on end. Smith indicates that passengers could be a chal-lenge, too, but they were also another source for more parties, more dates, more fun – although even the best of times can get old after awhile of turbulence, terror-ism, and loneliness.Smith wanted more out of life. She wanted love. And so, after twelve years of be-ing a “trolley dolly,” Smith says, “It was time for me to hang up that red skirt and move on.”Oh, I scarcely know where to begin.Let’s start here: I liked this book. I liked it because it

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candy, end-of-summer read.Sadly, that’s also a major drawback to “Cabin Fever.”Indeed, there’s not a lot of solidity in this book, unless you count the sex: author Mandy Smith (with Nico-la Stow) doggedly writes about sex on planes, the beach, pools, in hotels, pag-es and pages of four-letter-worded explicitness, which gets tiresome and disap-pointing and may infuriate readers who’ve fought hard to overcome old Coffee Tea or Me stereotypes. Yes, I be-lieve you could be forgiven for wondering if there’s just

a little embellishment going on here, and you might roll your eyes. I know I did.And yet – I was amused. I didn’t expect a lot here, but what I got was okay. And if that’s the kind of summer’s-almost-over book you need, “Cabin Fever” is what you’ll want to see.

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The consumer insight survey revealed the major-ity of Canadians (75 per cent) would like to drive a vehicle not powered by gasoline – but they aren’t keen to turn to traditional battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with 71 per cent of those surveyed indicat-ing that constantly having to charge a BEV is a pain and 67 per cent feeling they are too much of a hassle to drive.

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It’s time for other auto-motive manufacturers, gov-ernments, the hydrogen in-dustry, and citizens to join us in this initiative to create a healthier environment for the next generation.”

Given that prices for gasoline have fluctuated wildly over the last year, eco-friendly vehicles might appear less relevant on the surface. But, the Ipsos Reid survey revealed that 74 per cent of Canadians still see a major benefit in the fuel cell vehicles not being reli-ant on highly volatile fuel prices. More significantly, an even higher proportion (82 per cent) thinks that producing no greenhouse gas emissions is a major

benefit of fuel cell vehicles. In other words, a large por-tion of Canadian consumers also seem to be concerned with their vehicle’s tailpipe emissions.

In an effort to demon-strate the benefits of fuel cell technology in a Cana-dian environment, the com-pany commissioned a broad environmental impact study conducted by Offsetters. Taking into consideration the emissions created dur-ing the production of hy-drogen fuel, the study found that driving a Hyundai Tuc-son FCEV will result in 40 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions compared to driving a comparable gas-oline-powered vehicle on a well-to-wheel basis.

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“Together, these two studies provide conclusive evidence that Canadians are looking to the auto in-dustry for another environ-mentally-friendly option,” added Romano. “A fuel cell powertrain provides the range and ease of refuel-ing Canadians are used to while producing only pure water vapour as exhaust. The Tucson Fuel Cell de-livers on both; truly a win-win for customers and the environment.”

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Member of Parliament Lawrence Toet (Elmwood-Transcona) today an-nounced funding projects at five Canadian universi-ties to analyze and compile measurements collected by NASA’s Soil and Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) sat-ellite.

The SMAP mission will provide measurements of soil moisture and determine whether the ground is fro-zen or thawed in the Ca-nadian boreal environment and other cold areas of the world. These measurements will help to produce global maps of soil moisture, help-ing scientists to better un-derstand how changes in weather and climate affect the cycling of Earth’s water and carbon.

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lead to crop-damaging pests.Quick facts

• The NASA-led SMAP mission is a large-scale col-laboration with scientists, governments and univer-sities in both the United States and Canada that will provide highly accurate measurements and high res-olution global maps of the Earth’s soil moisture and freeze/thaw state.

• Launched on January 31, 2015, NASA’s SMAP satellite’s combined radar and radiometer instruments are peering into the top five centimetres of soil, through clouds and moderate vege-tation cover, day and night, to produce the highest reso-lution, most accurate soil moisture and freeze/thaw maps ever obtained from space.

• Each of the six Cana-dian university projects will receive a grant for as much as $280,000; the total fund-ing for all grants is approxi-mately $1.4 million. The projects will be undertaken over three years.

• The universities un-dertaking the six projects are the Université de Sher-brooke (2), the University of Guelph, the University of Manitoba, the University

of Toronto, and l’Institut national de la recherche sci-entifique. Nineteen highly-qualified professionals at these universities will work on the projects. The work will be completed in collab-oration with Environment Canada and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

• These grants support Canada’s Space Policy Framework by investing in research and development activities that deliver ben-efits to Canadians.

• NASA plans to release the first verified soil mois-ture data maps by May 2016 and verified freeze/thaw maps by July 2016.

“Agriculture is an im-portant part of Manitoba’s economy. By providing our farmers with key data to better manage their land, we are helping to ensure the agricultural sector con-tinues to drive productivity and prosperity in the prov-ince,” said Toet.

“By supporting Cana-dian scientists working on this important mission, our government is supporting Canada as a global leader in space research and technol-ogy. By utilizing important information derived from space, Canada will be able to better manage our natu-

ral resources, especially in the farming industry, an im-portant sector of Canada’s economy,” echoed Industry Minister James Moore

According to Dr. Digvir Jayas, “This research proj-ect is gathering global data every day that will lead to new knowledge about cli-mate and its impact on soil. These data will allow for better crop planting deci-sions and better flood man-agement predictions that result in successful econo-mies and quality of life.”

Associate Professor Aar-on Berg said: “We are very excited to receive this fund-ing for the development of applications and improve-ment of satellite-derived soil moisture products from the SMAP mission over Canada. There are a number of applications of this re-search of interest to Canadi-ans, including weather and climate forecasting, drought monitoring and flood pre-paredness. Grants from the Canadian Space Agency to universities are of great im-portance for this research. The research funding will be used to fund graduate training and the field exper-iments necessary to develop these applications. We are eager to begin our work.”

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According to the Ameri-can Cancer Society, skin cancer accounts for the largest number of cancer diagnoses in the United States. Each year, nearly five million Americans are treated for skin can-cer, with most cases being non- melanoma skin can-cer, typically diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma.

But skin cancer is not the only condition that can affect the skin. From rosacea to eczema to acne to psoriasis, the skin can be affected by numerous conditions, many of which can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing. Keep-ing skin healthy requires effort, and there are many things men and women can do to protect their skin and reduce their risk for various conditions.

• Schedule routine vis-its to a dermatologist. Dermatologists can treat and help prevent disorders of the skin, and men and women should make annu-al visits to their dermatol-ogist to ensure their skin is healthy. Dermatologists can diagnose if a mark or a blemish is some- thing benign or serious and provide information on various courses of treat-ment. As with any special-ist, dermatologists may be well versed on new and in-novative care. If anything on your skin seems sus-pect, visit a dermatologist right away.

• Protect yourself from the sun. The single best thing you can do for your skin is to protect it from the sun. Not only can a lifetime of sun exposure cause wrinkles and age

spots, it can lead to can-cer. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Apply it every two hours or more often. Make sunscreen a part of your daily regimen, apply-ing it as you would mois-turizer or antiperspirant.

• Quit the habit. The Mayo Clinic says smoking narrows tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, which decreases blood flow. This robs the skin of oxygen and nu-trients it needs to stay healthy. Smoking also can damage the collagen and elastin in the skin, which promotes elasticity.

• Be gentle to the skin. Use mild cleansers and limit showers and baths to warm water. Moistur-ize dry skin if it is prob-lematic. Pat skin dry after washing and do not tug or

rub skin excessively. • Inspect skin regular-

ly. Routinely check your skin for any changes and share any concerns with your doctor. Schedule an-nual skin checks as part of yearly physical examina-tions.

Taking these steps can help you maintain healthy skin and prevent ailments in the years to come.

Treat skin with care

Approximately 21 per cent of adults in Alberta had diagnosed hypertension or high blood pressure in 2010, and an estimated nine in 10 people who live an average life span will develop the condition in their lifetime.

New research out of the Univer-sity of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine, to be published in the Sep-tember issue of the journal Hyperten-sion evaluated the economic impact of hypertension in Alberta. Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke -- common, deadly, and costly diseases. Researchers hope that this information will be used as a driv-ing force to implement policies aimed at improving treatment and prevention of hypertension.

High blood pressure is the leading risk for death and disability globally, and reducing uncontrolled hyperten-sion is one of nine United Nations targets to reduce non-communicable disease.

The study estimated that in 2010 Alberta spent $1.4-billion on treating high blood pressure and its conse-quences, about 10 per cent of the an-nual health budget. The team estimat-ed the cost to treat high blood pressure across Canada during the same year was approximately $13.9-billion, ac-counting for 10.2 per cent of direct health-care spending.

“We project that the health-care costs in Canada due to high blood pressure will rise to over $20 billion by 2020,” says lead investigator Dr.

Kerry A. McBrien, a family physician and assistant professor in the depart-ments of family medicine and commu-nity health sciences at the University of Calgary. “This increase is because of an aging and growing population, inflation in health-care costs and pro-jected increases in the number of peo-ple with high blood pressure.”

Using Alberta health-care data which included hospital stays, emer-gency room visits and regular doctor’s visits, from 2002 through to 2010, the research team calculated the annual health-care cost for every adult resi-dent. They then identified those who had been diagnosed with high blood

pressure and calculated, on average, how much more their health-care costs were, in comparison to those without high blood pressure, taking into account other factors such as age and other diseases that could impact health-care costs.

“These costs are important given that key health policies to prevent and control hypertension can dramatically reduce the impact of hypertension on death, disability and health-care costs,” says first author on the study Colin Weaver, a research associate the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine.

Some examples of interventions proven to reduce the impact of hy-pertension include: policies to reduce dietary salt, policies to make eating fresh fruit and vegetables more afford-able and accessible, weight loss and exercise programs and utilizing blood pressure lowering medications.

“The current focus of many health systems is on treating hypertension directly, and while treatments are ef-fective in reducing morbidity and mortality, they are also costly,” says McBrien who is also a member of the university’s O’Brien Institute for Public Health. “Focusing efforts on primary prevention or treatment may have a significant impact on costs in the long term.”

This study was supported by Alberta Innovates Health Solutions -- Collab-orative Research Innovation Opportu-nites Team Grants Program.

The cost of high blood pressure in Alberta and Canada

Ten per cent of Alberta health-care cost

associated with hypertension


Fall can be an ideal time of year for homeowners to tackle home improve-ment projects, as the moderate temperatures make for ideal conditions to work in and around the house. In addition, many retailers offer consumer-friendly sales in autumn, helping homeowners to save money.

As early as Septem-ber, many stores begin stocking their shelves in advance of the holiday season. As a result, stores look to unload summer and fall seasonal items. The following are just a few types of items homeowners might find at re-duced prices this fall. Lawn and garden

If you want to revamp your back- yard, wait un-til late summer or early autumn to do so. At this time of year, you can find great deals on patio fur-

niture, lawn mowers, pe-rennials, shrubs, sheds, and many other lawn and garden items. In addition, check with local contrac-tors to see if they will offer discounts late in the season. Tree-removal companies, landscapers, fence installers, masons, and others may cut prices in mid- to late-autumn as they look to earn a bit more money before the arrival of winter. Snow removal

Retailers looking to move snow blowers, shovels and other win-ter accessories may of-fer teaser deals to attract customers. It’s best to purchase such tools now before the first big storm drives up demand. Cooking appliances

Manufacturers typical-ly introduce new stoves, cooktops and other cook-ing supplies in advance

of the holiday season. Older models may be dis-counted to make room for the new arrivals, and you may be able to score even bigger savings on floor models. If renovating the kitchen is in the works, wait until early autumn to start appliance shopping.

Finished basements save energy and deliver more living space

By finishing your base-ment, you can gain more living space while reduc-ing the amount of energy loss from downstairs. Basements that are not fully finished typically do not have insulated walls or covered flooring. This can result in heat loss and cause your furnace to work overtime.

A remodeled basement offers more than addi-tional storage space. It can provide a lot of extra room for a growing fam-ily, such as space for a gym, home theatre, office, guest suite, or a playroom for the kids.

To ensure a comfortable and inviting basement, there are a few project components to consider:

• Insulation will make sure your space is warm and comfortable. For the best results, install a stone wool insulation product.

• Drywall will help de-fine the space and make it feel like a part of your home. If you haven’t tackled drywall before, consider hiring a pro to

ensure your walls are seamless.

• Flooring should be water sealed and covered with an insulated materi-al. There are many prod-ucts on the market, but consider laying padding before carpet or in-floor heating before tiles.

• Personalize it with finishing touches. Select furniture that can fit down a typically steep staircase and choose items that complement the rest Painting supplies

The weekends sur-

rounding Labor Day and Columbus Day are also great times to find deals on home improvement, as retailers know cus-tomers have extra time to complete projects dur-ing these long weekends. Paint, rollers and other supplies may be dis-counted on such weekends, and you also may find discounts on power tools. Vehicles

If you are in the market for a new SUV or truck to transport your home im-

provement project sup-plies, autumn is a good time to visit a dealership. Many dealerships liqui-date their inventory in au-tumn to free up space for new model releases about to hit the market.

Come autumn, you may find it easier to negotiate financing and leas-ing deals.

Homeowners can save on home improvement projects and other needs by taking advantage of late-summer, early- au-tumn discounts.

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If you’re looking for some fun but history-based activities for one of the last weekends of summer, look no further than Camrose Country on Aug. 22-23.

Prairie Fun Days, a self-guided driving excursion, made its debut several years ago and continues the tradition this year. Jump into the loop at any point and see some of the

amazing artifacts, historical build-ings, and history the area has to of-fer.

Saturday, Aug. 22 will see people take the north route, with the south route being on the agenda the fol-lowing day.

One-room schoolhouses, old churches and cemeteries, railway stations, elevators and firehalls as part of the tour. The Bashaw Ma-jestic Theatre will be celebrating its centennial as part of the event.

Those who simply enjoy the out-doors will find several opportunities to get out of the vehicle and sink themselves into unique prairie ge-ography. With stops at Hay Lakes Telegraph Park, JoJos Corn Maze, Camrose County Nature Conserva-tion Centre and the Bashaw Centen-nial Nature Trail, the nature-lover will have ample opportunity to enjoy breathtaking surroundings.

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Cameron Bay Holdings Inc. o/a McDonalds’s in Ponoka and Red Deer

(Gasoline Alley East and West) is now hiring full

time and part time Food Service Supervisors. Wages are between

$13.75 to $16.00 per hour,depending upon experi-ence and qualifi cations.

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Rahr Malting Canada Ltd., a leading manufacturer of

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Jensen Contract Flooringin Big Valley, AB is currently looking for a self-motivated professional to assist the fi nancial department in various duties. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Financial Administrative AssistantSpecifi c Duties include: • Assure timely and accurate invoicing • Assure timely collection of monies due. • Make reommendations to improve quality of invoicing and collection procedures • Weekly reporting of invoicing totals/ againg totals/cash/invoicng adjustments • Assist in tracking of change orders • Assist in preparing contracts and contract documents • Assist in cash fl ow projections • Assist in payroll operations • Perform such other accounting, fi nancial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time

Qualifi cations • Experience in bookkeeping or accounting-related fi eld • Highly organized, achievement oriented with strong multi-tasking abilities. • Be able to work with little to no supervision. • Strong Administrative skills and profi ciency in Microsoft Office products. • Abilitiy to communicate effectively with all employees within our organization and our customers.

Working Conditions • Fast-paced, deadline driven • Ample room for advancement within the company. • Opportunity to impact the accounting processes of a small company.

Ideal candidate would have working knowledge of construction in a related fi eld although on the job training will be provided. JCF is one of the industry’s most experienced fl ooring contractors in Western Canada, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

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Jensen Contract Flooringin Big Valley, AB is currently looking for a

self-motivated professional. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Project CoordinatorSpecifi c Duties include: • Assure timely and accurate Purchasing and Inventory Control • Follow up on quoted prices • Preparation and submission of submittals • Assure timely delivery of material to site and labelling • Assist Project Managers with Schedule and Change Management reporting. • Assist Estimating with sourcing pricing • Perform other project related tasks as many be required from time to time.

Qualifi cations • Graduation from an accredited four- year college or university. Experience will be considered

as a substitute for this requirement • Ability to interpret specifi cations and drawings is an asset. • Background in construction is an asset. • Highly organized, achievement oriented with strong multi-tasking abilities. • Be able to work with little to no supervision. • Strong Administrative skills and profi ciency in Microsoft Office products. • Abilitiy to communicate effectively with all employees within our organization and our customers and vendors.

Working Conditions • Fast-paced, deadline driven • Ample room for advancement within the company. • Opportunity to impact the project system of a small company.

Ideal candidate would have working knowledge of construction in a related fi eld, although on the job training will be provided. JCF is one of the industry’s most experienced fl ooring contractors in Western Canada, this an opportunity not to be missed.

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VILLAGE OF CONSORTJOB OPPORTUNITYRECREATION DIRECTOR

Th e Village of Consort is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, team oriented person for the position of Recreation Director. We are looking for a self-motivated team player to join our team. We off er a supportive workplace setting that promotes transparency, innovation and commu-nity building.

Th is is a full time position requiring the ability to work fl exible hours, evening, week-ends and some overtime depending on program demands.

Reporting to the CAO, the Recreation Director shall perform regular maintenance duties required in the day to day operations of the Sportex (consisting of hockey arena, curling rink, bowling alley and community hall), including but not limited to custodial duties, enforcement of rules and policies, installation and maintenance of ice surfaces, Zamboni op-eration and maintenance, ice plant maintenance and inspections, pool maintenance, sportsgrounds maintenance, campsite maintenance, green space maintenance and playground maintenance.

Th e suitable candidate will be an individual with initiative and a strong sense of responsibility, have a practical aptitude to carry out work assign-ments, have a friendly, helpful personality and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with sport, recreation and leisure program in Consort; Ensure both recreation and community facilities are properly maintained in the highest standard in order to provide a safe, clean and appropriate environment for recreation and community activities; Assist in planning and implementation of recreation and culture programs; Ability to work with all staff , senior administration, contractors, consultants, user groups and local volunteers; Develop regular maintenance scheduled for our facilities; Ability to take initiative and apply practical knowledge to resolve new, unusual or troublesome situations; Th e ability to liaison with community groups to enhance the community and its facilities; Knowledge of applicable regulations, equipment and soft ware; Take initiative and set realistic goals and develop plans to achieve them in a team environment; Assist with the planning and implementation of a variety of community/special events; Promotion of all recreation/cultural programs and facilities.

Qualifi cations: Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent; Valid Class 5 Alberta Provincial Driver’s License and Drivers Abstract; Applicable degrees or certifi cations will be given preference; Criminal Record Check and Child Welfare Check; Mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing; St. John First Aid Certifi cate; WHMIS certifi cation; Computer experience preferable; Willingness and ability to obtain an Arena Operator Certifi cate and Pool Operator Certifi cate within a reasonable time frame; Be committed to safety practices and procedures.

Th e Village off ers an excellent rate of pay (hourly wage range $27.05 to $32.33) dependant on qualifi cations and experience.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume to the under-signed. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered will be contacted.

CAO, MONIQUE JEFFREYVILLAGE OF CONSORTBOX 490, CONSORT, AB. T0C 1B0Phone: 403-577-3652Fax: 403-577-2024Email: mjeff [email protected] will CLOSE on Friday August 28th, 2015 at NOON.

ALBERTA PIG COMPANY is now accepting applications for EXPERIENCED SWINE HERDSPERSONS at our

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Salary: $14.91 to $18.00 hourly for 42.5 hours per week Permanent Full-Time. Health, Dental and Retirement benefi ts. JOB REQUIREMENTSLanguage: EnglishEducation: College, CEGEP or other non-university certifi cate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsEquipment and Machinery Experience: Feeding and watering systemExperience: Minimum 1 yearAddtional Skills: Perform general farm duties; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Area of Specialization: SwineWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demandingAbility to Supervise: 1 to 2 peopleWork Location Information: Rural area; Staff accommodation availableSpecifi c Skills: Provide agricultural livestock services such as artifi cial insemination, disinfecting pens or barns, ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; maintain livestock performance recordsPersonal Suitability: Team playerAPPLY TO ALBERTA PIG COMPANY by e-mail: [email protected]

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Public Notices ..................6010Special Features ..............6050

County of Stettler No. 66602 - 44 Ave., Box 1270,

Stettler, AB T0C 2L0Phone: 742-4441 Fax: 742-1277

PUBLIC NOTICE

County of Stettler No. 66602 - 44 Ave., Box 1270,

Stettler, AB T0C 2L0Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 403-742-1277

PUBLIC NOTICEEmployment Opportunity

PUBLIC WORKS – Seasonal Laborers:The County of Stettler is looking for Seasonal Laborers. General duties may include, but not be limited to:. Scale checking at the gravel pit . Quantity checking at the construction site. Flagging for road construction projects. General labor duties on construction projects

Candidates must have:. Valid Class 5 license.. Flagging course would be an asset.

Hours will be dependent upon the work available and weather conditions.

Please submit resume, along with current 5-year driver’s abstract. Candidates selected will provide a criminal record check prior to commencement of work.

Resumes and supporting documents may be mailed or hand-delivered to:County of Stettler No. 66602-44 Avenue, PO Box 1270STETTLER, Alberta T0C 2L0ATTN: Rick Green, Director of Engineering

The position(s) may remain open until suitable candidate(s) are found. We thank all for their interest in the County of Stettler, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Tirecraft is seeking an individual for the position of:

Tire TechnicianThis is a full time position offering competitive wages and benefi ts, with the possibility of rapid advancement for the motivated individual. A valid class 5 license is required. Experience an asset.

Please apply in person with a resume.

4501 - 51 St., Stettler

ALBERTA PIG COMPANY IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SWINE TECHNICIANS at our

RED WILLOW PORK FARM location near Gadsby, AB.

Salary: $10.88 to $13.00 hourly for 42.5 hours per week, Permanent Full-Time. Health, Dental and Retirement benefi ts.

JOB REQUIREMENTSLanguage: EnglishExperience: Will trainSpecifi c Skills: Feed and tend animals; Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pensWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demandingWork Location Information: Rural area; Staff accommodation availableAutomated Systems Experience: Feeding and watering system

APPLY TO ALBERTA PIG COMPANY by e-mail: [email protected]

VILLAGE OF CONSORTRequest for Tenders

CONCESSION OPERATING AGREEMENTTh e Village of Consort is seeking a tender to complete the captioned project, the particulars of which are contained herein.

If you are able to commit the necessary resources to meet this schedule and to complete this assignment on behalf of the Village of Consort, you are requested to send two (2) copies of the tender to Monique Jeff rey, Chief Administrative Offi cer, Village of Consort, Box 490, Consort, Alberta T0C 1B0 no later than Noon on Th ursday, August 27, 2015.

Th e proposal must contain provisions for the following: 1) Th e term of this operating agreement would be for 6 months from October 15, 2015 to on or about March 31, 2016 2) Th e Contractor shall carry and maintain public liability and property damage insurance in an amount of not less than $2,000,000.00 (two million dollars). 3) Th e Contractor will be responsible to keep the concession area clean and tidy at all time and shall provide regular cleaning service and garbage removal service. Th e Village shall supply cleaning supplies and garbage cans. 4) Th e Contractor shall ensure that at all time there is at least one person working in the concession with their Food Safe Handling Certifi cation. 5) Th e cost of operating the Concession per week plus GST.

All documents submitted by the contractor shall be subject to the disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Th e Village of Consort will make no payment for the costs incurred in the preparation or submission of this proposal. Selection of the contractor will be based on the best overall value to the Village and not necessarily the lowest cost estimate.

“Th e Municipality reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders and to waive irregularities and informalities at its discretion. Th e Municipality reserves the right to accept a tender other then the lowest tender without stating reasons. By the act of submitting its bid, the Bidder waives any right to contest in any legal proceeding or action the right of the Municipality to award the work to whomever it chooses in its sole and unfettered discretion, and for whatever reasons the Municipality deems appropriate. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Municipality may consider any factor besides price and capability to perform the work that it deems in its sole discretion to be relevant to its decision, including but not limited to the following: [list of criteria].”

Th e following items shall be included as attachments: - A completed fee schedule - Project schedule from start to fi nish (suggested hours of operation) - Resume of staff members (for security purposes)

You are therefore advised that the Village reserves the right to: a) Accept a tender without negotiation b) Reject a tender without negotiation c) Negotiate changes in the Technical or Financial content of the successful tender

Th e successful Contractor will be required to sign an Operating Agreement prior to commencement of the assignment.

COPIES OF THE OPERATING AGREEMENT ARE AVAILABLE AT THE VILLAGE OFFICE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A TENDER

For further information, please contact Monique Jeff rey, Chief Administrative Offi cer @ phone 403-577-3623.

Th ank you for your interest in our request.

Yours truly,Monique Jeff rey, CAOVillage of Consort

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Household, furniture,business records, etc.

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Diet and exercise are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. While even the busiest men and women can find ways to eat healthy, finding time to exercise can be more difficult.

According to the Presi-dent’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, regu-lar physical activity can prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and stroke, which are the three leading causes of health-related death in the United States. In ad-dition, men and women who are not physically active are at greater risk for developing type 2 dia-betes. Regular exercise helps people control their weight while promoting bone, muscle and joint health.

While the benefits of regular exercise are sub-stantial, finding the time for daily exercise is not always so easy. The fol-lowing are a handful of strategies men and wom-en can employ as they at-tempt to make more time in their days to exercise.

• Reexamine your free time. Few adults, and es-pecially those juggling families and careers, have an abundance of free time. But reexamining the ways you are spending your free time may help you uncover some mo-ments for daily exercise. The Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition notes that adults between the ages of 18 and 64 need at least two and a half hours each week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. While that may seem like a lot, it’s only slightly more than 20 minutes per day. It helps to supple-ment such aerobic activ-ity with some strength-training activities at least two days per week. Try waking up 20 to 30 min-

utes earlier each day, us-ing that time to hit the treadmill or jog around the neighborhood. You likely won’t be affected by waking up earlier, and you won’t need to alter your existing schedule for the rest of the day, either. If mornings aren’t your thing, make better use of your lunch hour, go-ing for a jog or visiting your company’s exercise facilities if that option is available to you.

• Work while you ex-ercise. Technology has made it easier than ever before to stay connected to the office even when you are nowhere near your desk. Men and wom-en who can’t seem to find time to exercise often cite the demands of their job as the primary reason be-hind their inactivity, but those same individuals can use the technology at their disposal, be it smart-phones that allow them

keep track of work emails or tablets that make it pos-sible to connect remotely to office servers, to work while they exercise. Bring your smartphone or tablet with you when you work out on the elliptical or jog on the treadmill.

• Reduce your seden-tary time. A 2008 study from Australian research-ers found that people who regularly break up their sedentary time, includ-ing the hours they sit be-hind their desk at the of-fice, with movement had healthier waist circumfer-ences, body mass indexes and triglycerides than those who did not. While hourly breaks to walk around the office might not seem like exercise, such breaks can benefit your long-term health.

• Get creative. Many people associate daily ex-ercise with private gyms, and while gyms can serve as excellent motiva-

tors and great places to get full-body workouts, time involved in driv-ing to and from the gym can make it difficult to commit to gym member-ships. But you don’t need a gym membership to live a healthy lifestyle. When possible, take the stairs instead of an elevator and park further away from your office door so you get a small cardiovascu-lar workout on your way into and out of the of-fice. Rather than retiring to the couch after dinner, walk or bike around your neighborhood. Such sim-ple gestures may seem in-significant, but the more creative ways you find to exercise each day, the more beneficial such ef-forts become.

While there is no way to create more time in the day, men and women can employ several strategies to make more time for daily exercise.

How to find time for exercise

Did you know? A lack of regular exercise can be more harmful than previously thought. According

to a study published in The Lancet in 2012, across the globe sedentary lifestyles are now causing as many deaths as smoking. Data indicates that a lack of physical activ-ity is causing 5.3 million deaths per year and that the problem is so bad some believe it should be treated as a pandemic. Exercise can reduce rates of obesity, strengthen bones, help a person manage stress, and reduce a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

stettler independent, august 14, 2015

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