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Leduc RCMP Seek Potential Witnesses To Fatal Collision

Leduc RCMP are seeking assistance from any-one who may have witnessed a collision that occurred on November 13th on Highway 39.

“It has come to our attention that there were vehicles in the area who may have witnessed the collision”, says Constable Cheri-Lee Smith.

Public assistance is sought in relation to this collision. If you have any information, please contact the Leduc RCMP at 780-980-7267. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can con-tact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

BACKGROUND - November 13, 2019 - At approximately 07:30 a.m. Leduc RCMP and emergency services responded to a head on collision between a truck and a car on Highway 39 west of Range Road 272.

The 61-year-old male driver of the car was de-clared deceased on scene. The passenger in the car was transported via STARS air ambu-lance to hospital with life threatening injuries.

The 72-year-old female driver of the truck was

transported to hospital via ground ambulance with serious injuries. The cause of this collision remains under investigation.

Crime Reduction WorkshopBreton RCMP would like to invite the public to attend a Crime Reduction Workshop on De-cember 5th, 2019 at the Breton Golden Age Club. The workshop will be focussed on reducing crime to businesses, with topics including Physical Building Security, Electronic Payment (debit/credit card) Fraud and Insurance. The RCMP are pleased to present this workshop in conjunction with the Insurance Bureau of Can-ada and local financial institutions. Thorsby/Breton RCMP Detachment Com-mander, Staff Sergeant Harp Dhaliwal, will pro-vide an update on local issues and the policing initiatives underway to reduce crime in your area. Please attend to learn more about what’s hap-pening in your detachment area and discuss how the RCMP and area citizens can work together to keep our communities safe! De-tails: Date: Thursday, December 5th, 2019 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Breton Golden Age Club, 5020 50th Avenue, Breton, AB

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FOR SALEPremium Firewood for sale. For details and pricing call James. 780.405.0826 (5-5kr)85 Mixed Hay Bales - Baled in early July. Approx. 1400-1500 lbs. $100 per bale.780.542.1123 (4-4)Hay for Sale - $60/bale. Baled dry and good protein con-tent. Call Tammy.780.984.0855 (1-1kr)Good working fridge! Pay for the ad and you can have it.Call John Hunter 780.241.0323 (1-2)FOR RENTOne Bedroom House for rent in Warburg - Available im-mediately, all appliances, large deep freeze, partially fur-nished and 2 garden sheds on large lot. $1150 incl. utilities + $1150 DD.825.995.5466 (local #) (2-2)Newly renovated 2 bedroom house for rent; new paint, flooring, bathroom, large yard, covered deck and garage. $1300 per month plus utilities.Call Keri at 780.289.2551 (3-3kr)House for Rent in Breton - 2 Bedrooms, washer, dryer, fridge, and stove included. Available Dec 1, 2019. $1000 rent and utilities + $1000 DDCall Tyler 780-621-7120 (3-3kr)BEAUTIFUL THORSBY BASEMENT SUITE! The Spa-cious basement suite has 3 large bedrooms. There are Large windows in every room for natural light. Nice big 3 piece bathroom, your kitchen comes with all appliances. Enjoy a nice big yard and plenty of parking, Includes Pri-vate Laundry. All this for only $955/mo + 50% utilities. For viewings call/text Dave @ 780-918-7469Or email [email protected] (8-8)2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in Thorsby. Available September 1st on Hankin Street, next to the Village Office. All utilites except power included. No smoking or pets al-lowed. Please call: 780-789-2210 or 780-446-1596 (5-5kr)Updated 2 bedroom house on a large lot for rent in Warburg. All appliances included. $1200 a month not in-cluding utilities.Call Jim 780.499.6251 (1-2)1 bedroom cabin in Mulhurst Bay for rent available Jan. 1st. 3 blocks from the water, full bathroom, fridge and stove, fireplace, nice treed yard, firepit, incl. heat, water, sewer, power, garbage p/u. $850/month. Call Steve 780.918.8495 (1-4)4-Plex Unit in Winfield Under New Management - 2 bed-rooms upstairs + 1 small room downstairs, finished base-ment, incl. 4 major appliances. Small pets ok. $850 + util-

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Olga Marie Stepanko of Calmar passed away peacefully on November 19th, 2019

at the age of 85 years.

Olga is survived by her children David (Sherry), Alvin (Karen), and Dianne (Lionel),

as well as her grandchildren Davy (Sarah), Delorne (Trina), Anton, Chad (Lindsay),

Kelsey (Tom), Bradley (Karaleigh), Michelle (Richard), Amanda (Cayson), Brittany (Bryce),

and Sarah; great-grandchildren Declyn, Konrad and Westin; brother Nick Pawlick;

sister Liz Kelndorfer; brothers-in-law Alex Fedor and Tony Schnettler.

She is predeceased by her husband Larry Stepanko, her parents Nick and Tina, her

brothers Mike, Alex, Fred and Leon, her sisters Mary, Laurie, and Bessie, sister-in-law Maxine Fedor and grandson Trevor.

Thank you to Reverend Blaine Gregg for officiating. A special thank you to the doctor and the staff at the Misericordia

Hospital for all their care.

In Loving MemoryOlga Marie Stepanko

June 1, 1934 - November 19, 2019


New Life Christian FellowshipAnnual Christmas Banquet

Guest Performers: Potter’s ClaySunday, December 1st at 5:30 p.m.

Thorsby Community CenterIndividual: $5.00 — Family: $20:00

We would love to have your entire family join us for the evening!There will be a draw for a special gift at the end of the evening.

Tickets are available from:SOS Bookkeeping — Call: 780-789-3031 Pastor Glen McBride — Call: 780-717-3135

Join us for a Pancake Breakfast

Sunnybrook Hall Sunday, December 1st 9:00 am - 11:00 am

3 yrs. and under - Free4-11 yrs. and Seniors $5

12 yrs. & up $7


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ities / month, (Negotiable on 1 Year Lease) $850 damage deposit. Phone Maria 403.606.6977 or 403.249.2708 or Angel 587.891.6445 (5-5kr)PROFESSIONAL SERVICESCambel Appliance Service 780.915.4816 (4-12)BUILDERS / RENOVATIONSCustom Built Epoxy Countertops and Interior Renova-tions - are you looking to update your countertops, reno-vate your home or need home repairs - call Greg Sharman @ 780.898.3866 or visit www.gregsharman.com or www.counter.gregsharman.com (5-5kr)REAL ESTATEDarcy Powlik - Remax Real Estate - Top Seller in the Thorsby area for the last 5 years. Fast & Friendly - Honest & Reliable - Get your top dollar or find your best deal! Call Direct 780.446.9700 Leduc Office - 780-986-2900Royal Lepage Gateway Realty Inc. - #1 in the Thorsby, Warburg, Pigeon Lake Area for a reason. No one sells more real estate in the area, and no one knows the area better. Let your local realtor get you the results you want. Rob MacRae - Business- 780-986-8407 Cell - 780-991-9939Dawn Heisler-Re/Max Real Estate - Your local Realtor for all your Real Estate needs. Cell: 780-619-2564 Office: 780-986-2900

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Career OpportunitiesBenefits, Bonus Plans, RRSP Plans

Competitive Wages

Job Title: Production Team Member

Starting Comensation: Up to $18.50 hourly

Summary: Working in the production facility assembling Arctic Spa Hot Tubs.

Required Skills: Unskilled and Skilled positions available. Experience working with air tools, hand tools would be an asset.

Key responsibilities:• Reporting daily to the Production Manager and Supervisors to be informed of daily tasks. • Meet the scheduled build demands as set by daily, weekly, monthly orders.

Physical Demands Required: Able to be on your feet 8 hours per day. Able to work in a warm environment. Have no issues with adjust-ing personal schedule to work overtime hours when required.

PPE: Safety glasses and steel-toe boots required, any fur-ther PPE required will be provided.

This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this position. The position hold-er may be required to carry out any other duties as directed by their Manager.

Please submit resume in person or via email toJason Walker Human Recourses Manager at Blue Falls Manufacturing.4549-52st Thorsby Alberta T0C 2P0 or [email protected]

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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION #246 MULHURST BRANCH: Bingo every Tues. 7pm (Meat Bingo Dec. 17th) Community Social: Friday Nov. 29th 7:30pm CHRISTMAS BANQUET AND DANCE: Dec. 14th @ Mulhurst Community Hall Cocktails 5pm Supper 6pm. Tickets $30 available at ATB Mulhurst or Call: 780-935-6281 Pancake Breakfast at Sunnybrook Hall on December 1st, Sunday from 9:00 - 11:00 , children 3 & under are free, seniors & children 4-12 is $5, and above 12 is $7. St. Matthews Lutheran Ladies Annual Christmas Program. December 3rd 7:30 p.m. at the Church, everyone is welcome. Thorsby Senior’s Thrift Store OPEN LATE FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING on Friday, Dec. 6th during Christmas In The Village - Open until 8 pm. 50% OFF CLEARANCE! Ongoing clearance. Regular Hours Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm. DONATIONS can now be dropped off at the dona-tion box located at the north door. 4812 - 51 Street Thorsby (south of Esso) Everyone is invited to the Morrowdale Com-munity Centre’s Annual Christmas Potluck on Sun-day December 8, 2019 from 5-7:30 PM. Bring your favourite dish to get in! There will be door prizes and goodie bags for the kids. Any questions, call Bev at (780) 789-2571. Telfordville Community Christmas Party Dec. 8th- Doors open at 2:00 pm, Santa at 3:00 p.m., (RSVP-780- 718-5548 for children count), Pot Luck sup-per @ 5:00 p.m. Come join us for a celebration in song! “Good Tidings of Great Joy!” on December 14th at 7:00 p.m. presented by the Warburg Seventh-day Ad-ventist Church 5003 - 48 Street. Join us for an afternoon of Christmas Music and festivities! Love Made A Way: The Journey of Christmas, a Christmas Cantata at Community United Church in Warburg (5112-53 St.), presented by Stony Plain United Church Choir. December 15 @ 2 PM. Free

will donations accepted. Thorsby Seniors Music Jam will take place on the third Wednesday of each month. Starts at 7:30 pm and a light lunch will be provided midway. Admission $5 and entertainers are free. Both music jammers and listeners are encouraged to come and have an evening of a fun time. Next music jam is December 18th Christmas Eve Services at Community Unit-ed Church. Two opportunities to celebrate the birth of Jesus. 7:00 PM Community United Church, Warburg (5112-53 St.) or 8:30 PM Community United Church, Telfordville (49563 Range Road 21). HAVE YOU HEARD? Over the upcoming year Warburg Alliance Church, 4628-55 Ave, is offering a variety of EXCITING COMMUNITY EVENTS! Some-thing for everyone! email: [email protected] Betty Desjarlais (403) 418-5266 Cell Next Event: January 25 Mom’s and Tots - Free Call to register. from 2 pm - 4 pm. Balloon artist, sing-a-long, puppet show, snacks Thorsby Municipal Library Hours: Tuesday 10 am- 7 pm, Wednesday Noon-7 pm, Thursday & Fri-day 10 am- 5 pm Now Open Saturdays from 10 am - 1 pm (closed Saturdays of long weekends) Questions/Feedback/RSVP contact us through Facebook (Thorsby Municipal Library) or call 780-789-3808. Thorsby Crib Nights - Need new players! Crib Nights at the Arctic Spas Rec Centre are held every Wednesday at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome! Thorsby Bingo - Bingo is held every Thursday evening at the Senior’s Centre. Regular Bingo starts at 7:15 p.m. Early Bird is at 7:00 p.m. Loonie Pots and Progressive Bingos. Everyone is welcome! Friday Night Crib at the Thorsby Senior’s Centre - Every Friday night at 7 p.m. All ages wel-come!!! FUN & EXERCISE Sandholm Modern Square Dance Club welcomes new members, YOUTH, COUPLES and SINGLES . Dancing every Thursday from 7 pm to 9:30 pm. Sandholm Hall (10 Miles south


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of Thorsby) For more information call 780-389-2381 or 780- 387-4927 Mulhurst Bay Seniors - Our weekly Floor Curling started on Oct. 16/19 at 1:00 p.m. at the Le-gion Hall in Mulhurst. For more info please contact me: Eileen MacDonald (Secretary) at 780-389-3333. Wilton Park Community Centre Monthly Jamboree - 4th Saturday of every month from October - April excl. Dec. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Jam at 7:30 pm. For more info call Ron at 780.985.2478 Does drinking affect your personal life in any way? Have friends or family expressed concerns towards your drinking habits? Have you ever tried to quit drinking, but could not manage to do so? AA can help! 5203 -54th Avenue Thorsby New Life Christian Church (every) Monday 8:00pm 780-270-7903 Thorsby Senior’s Soup & Sandwich Day at the Senior’s Centre is on the second Wednesday of every month. Five dollars will buy you a bowl of soup, a sandwich, a coffee, tea, or juice. Enjoy all this between 11:30-1:30 pm. Birthday Party follows at 1:30 pm. Every-one Welcome! Thorsby Bylaw Enforcement - For concerns or inquires email [email protected] or call 780.789.3935 Ext. 28 Thorsby Community Centre - For bookings call Marlene at 780-789-3734 or text 780-217-9394 or email [email protected]. Visit our website ttcahs.yolasite.com . Centrelodge Community Centre - For book-ings call Caroline 780-789-3089. Morrowdale Community Hall - For bookings call Elaine at 780-789-2104. Mulhurst Legion #246 Call: Marie 780-361-7350 Genesee Community Hall - Rentals call Joanne Liba at 780-940-7229. Glen Park Hall - For bookings call Mike at 780-919-1250. Sandholm Community Hall - For hall bookings call Doris 780-389-2381. Sunnybrook Hall - For bookings call Cheryl Krawiec @ 780-789-3193 or 780-920-1950. Sunnybrook Hall Meetings - 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Telfordville Hall - For bookings call Tracy at 780-718-9549 after 5:00 pm. Thorsby Senior’s Centre rentals. Call Cathy Kuzio 780-719-7124.

Rundle’s Mission - For hall bookings call 780-389-2422 or www.rundlesmission.org . Strawberry Community Hall - Call Ollie at 780-789-2180. Warburg Senior’s Centre rentals. Call Nancy/Allan Gruninger 780-848-7756. $75 per rental, $50.00 damage deposit refundable after inspection. Wilton Park Community Centre - For Hall Bookings or Information call Aileen at 780.850.9607. Winfield Legion is available to rent. Keep eyes open for a list of upcoming social events. Rental Inqui-ries - Call Gordon 780-542-1243 Or Mona 780-682-3905 Warburg Cultural Society meets quarterly at the Warburg Cultural Centre at 7:00 pm. Our meetings are Feb 18, 2019 (AGM); May 20, 2019. Call Linda McLaughlin @780 848 2916 or Helen Spasoff @780 848 2944. Call Helen for rental of the facility, tables, tablecloths, wine glasses. Call us to see our new kitchen and other renovations! Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church Mass times are at 9:00 am every Sunday until further notice St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church - Sunday Wor-ship @10:30 a.m., Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month; Bible study 1,3,5, sundays of the month. Pastor Ron Flamand, interim pastor. Call 780-789-3873 Seniors Fitness every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Thorsby Seniors Center. Standing & sitting exercise through video instruction geared toward seniors. $2.00 Thorsby Agricultural Society Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm upstairs in the meeting room at the Haymaker Centre. Community United Church – Join us for wor-ship, programs, community outreach. Sunday worship at 10:30 AM Telfordville: 2nd Sunday of each month Warburg: remaining Sundays of each month. 780-848-2227. Treasures Thrift Shop located in Community United Church, 5112-53 St. Warburg, is open every Wednesday from 10 am - 4 pm. Gratefully accepting donations of clean, gently used clothing and small household items on Wednesday and Friday mornings.

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Thorsby and District Fish and Game

Saturday, December 14th10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Warburg Legion Hall

SCORING DAY

New Year's Eve Social

F R I E N D S * F U N * M U S I C * F O O D A D U L T $ 4 0

M I D N I G H T C H A M P A G N E / L U N C HI N C L U D E D

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December 31, 2019 8:00 pmThorsby Community Centre

Thorsby Baseball Association

Tickets can be purchased online atthorsbybaseballnewyearsevesocial.eventbrite.ca

In Thorsby at Gaurdian Royal Care PharmacyTwisted Lime

In Warburg at the School (Trish)

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You can pick up the Thorsby Targetat the following locations:

Thorsby Farm CentrePetro Canada

Village SupermarketThorsby Tire ShopRanchland Meats

Thorsby Bottle DepotBilar’s Garage

Royal Care Guardian DrugstoreBumper to BumperDr. Hunter’s Office

Thorsby Town OfficeThorsby Hotel Bar & GrillArctic Spa Rec Complex

EssoTwisted Lime

AJ’s Trading Post (Hwy. 778 & 616X)Sunnybrook Post Office

Sunnybrook HotelCloverleaf Manor - Warburg

Calmar Bottle DepotValmart - Leduc


THORSBY UKRAINIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL January 25/ 2020

Thorsby Community Centre

Full Ukrainian Buffet Supper Cocktails 5:30 pm – Supper 6:30 pm Zirka Dance Performers 8:30 pm

Dance 9:30 pm – 1:00 am / Midnight Lunch

Music by: Sparkling Tones Tickets $45 each for general seating or

( Reserve a table for 10) Phone: 780 789-3734 for tickets/ table

Festival Sponsored by: Thorsby & District Cultural & Historical Society

Members & Invited Guests Event Directors: Sam & Marlene Kobeluck


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Haymaker Center ScheduleDecember 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 Open Riding 9am-9pm

2 9 am - 9 pm Public Riding

3 6:30 pm - 9 pm Private(Darcy)

4 6 pm - 9 pm Public Riding

5 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Private(Leslie)

7 pm - 9 pm Private(Johnie)

6 7 pm - 9 pm Private(Jimmy)

7 12 pm - 3 pm Private(Johnie)

8 10:30 am - 3:30 pm ABRA Jackpot Double Header







14 11 am - 5 pm Thorsby Gymkhana Club

6 pm - 9 pm Steer Riding Practice(Jesse)

15 Open Riding 9am-9pm








22 10:30 am - 3:30 pm ABRA Jackpot Double Header


24 10 am - 12 pm Private(Bonnie)


26 1 pm - 3 pm Private(Darcy)



28 11 am - 5 pm Thorsby Gymkhana Club

6 pm - 9 pm Steer Riding Practice(Jesse)

29 Open Riding 9am-9pm


31 10 am - 12 pm Private(Bonnie)

6:30 pm - 9 pm Private(Darcy)






Haymaker Centre ScheduleDecember 2019


Thorsby was ever able to rescue me from my challenges with math.

I also recall Mrs. Chranowski. If my memory serves me correctly, I had her in grade six. She was a very, very thorough editor when it came to writing essays. I remember being fascinated at how one piece of paper could have so many red corrections on it. Thank you to Mrs. Chranowski for pushing us to do our best.

In high school, I recall Mr. Elson nurturing a love of world events during our Social Studies classes. I think this had a great impact on my outlook towards the world. I loved listening to the conversations in our community, with Ukrainian and Polish language and cultural influences often showing through. I remember learning Ukrainian dancing in school and going to socials (community hall dances) where we all had a good work out dancing pol-kas and other eastern European dances. Honestly, I had a lot more fun there than at any of the high school danc-es, probably because I actually got to dance.

After graduating from Thorsby high school in 1974, I moved to Edmonton and attended the University of Al-berta diploma nursing program. During those 30 months, I lived in the University hospital’s nurses residence. It was time of hard work, long hours, and lots of laughter. The friends I lived with and studied with while there con-tinue to be dear to me to this day.

In 1977, after writing my RN exams, I began work at the U of A hospital on a cardiac and thoracic surgical floor. I remained there for about 2 1/2 years, upon which time I made my first trip to Europe with two other nursing friends. We went on a camping tour, and backpacked through a lot of Europe. It was at this time that I began thinking about the bigger world in terms of travel and learning.

I went on to nurse for a time at the Misericordia, and later the U of A, in the area of pediatrics.

In 1981, I traveled to Australia and New Zealand for al-most a year. My plan was to work in Australia but after several months, I traveled to New Zealand, explored both islands, and ended up deciding to stay in Auckland with friends. During this 6-month period, I managed to get a temporary work permit and was employed as an aide at a private hospital. I made a lot of good friends while in New Zealand and I have traveled back there three times since.

Upon returning to Alberta, I decided that I wanted to ex-plore my own country (although I had already traveled to Eastern Canada twice with my family), so I moved to

Straight Out of ThorsbyFrom the County of Leduc, from Alberta and Canada, from Singapore to the U.K., from Aus-tralia to Holland, from the USA to Panama, Thorsby graduates are making a difference. This is the 44th installment in a series of pro-files which indicate what a small school and community can produce.The people who conduct the interviews are Audrey Brosseau and John Elson. If you have. suggestions please contact John at 780-789-3822 or Audrey at 780-886-0658.

HEATHER (MACKENZIE) GRABOWSKICLASS OF ‘74

I was born in the University of Alberta Hospital in 1956. My parents, Arnold and Doreen MacKenzie, were living in Thorsby at this time, having moved to the village after they married in 1954. I spent my entire childhood in Thorsby, leaving in 1974 to pursue further education in Edmonton.

I distinctly remember while growing up that Thorsby was a vibrant community. There was always a lot of events, clubs, curling, church activity and opportunities to meet people. The main street of Thorsby, as I recall, was always busy, including Saturday evenings!!! There was not nearly as much travel to the “big city” of Edmon-ton. I have a special memory of my dad taking me to the Thorsby theater. I think the movie was Old Yeller. My early memories of Thorsby include going to the cheese factory for fresh cheese and cheese curds. The train went through Thorsby during the time I lived there and I still find myself wanting to stop and check for trains when I cross the tracks.

As I entered the school system in Thorsby, there were still three elementary school buildings in the area that now is the Esso station, restaurant and seniors center. I remember the teachers thoughtfully trying to figure out the source of my struggles, by having my hearing checked and pursuing other possibilities. In the end, I think I was just shy. I recall in grade 3 having Mrs. Ke-aschuk for a teacher. One day she told the class, “Look at Heather. She couldn’t spell her way out of a paper bag (which was true!) and now look at how well she is doing “. I thank Mrs Keaschuk for helping me overcome that learning challenge. I truly was a fairly good spell-er after that. Funny thing is, I have no recall as to how she taught me those skills. Unfortunately no teacher in


Vancouver. I was amazed to find out that this city had an ocean and a ski slope in its backyard! I also found out that when you go cross country skiing on the coast, there are hills that felt like mountains to me!! I found em-ployment at UBC hospital, where I worked on a neuro-logical ward. It was in Vancouver that I met my husband Ralph and started a family.

My husband Ralph is the son of German immigrants and so I found myself once again entering a world of new traditions. Ralph’s extended family all live in Germany, so we have over the years traveled to that country often. Besides becoming a member of Ralph’s German family, I was given the opportunity to live in German homes and immerse myself in their lives. I am thankful for that op-portunity to be enriched and grow.

When I married Ralph, he was a civil engineer. Shortly before we married in 1984, he was laid off due to the downturn in the economy. I was working as an RN, but shortly after our wedding I quit nursing for medical rea-sons. So... Ralph pursued other possibilities, and even-tually became a self-employed technical writer, special-izing in computer-aided design (CAD, for short). Having entered the CAD industry early in its development, he has been able to watch and document its growth and changes. I tell you this, because it is Ralph’s interna-tional work that provided us with many opportunities to travel and see the world. While I have not always ac-companied Ralph in his travels, I believe I have visited 27 countries at last count. Once again, my interest in world events and cultures has been nurtured.

In 1991, Ralph and I moved with our children to Abbots-ford, BC. We remain in Abbotsford and love the area with all its amazing mountain views, hiking, and rural presence nearby. It has been a great area to raise our family.

I was fortunate to have been able to stay at home while raising my children. During this time, I was very active in the volunteer sector and church activities. I am very thankful to have had these opportunities.

Ralph and I have a son and two daughters. Our son Ste-fan is married to a lovely young woman who immigrated to Canada from Paraguay. They have two daughters and these two granddaughters are learning both Eng-lish and Spanish, because of their mother’s heritage. Stefan works at a Christian college here in Abbotsford. Our eldest daughter Heidi has a Bachelor of Education degree, and married a young German fellow. She now lives in Germany. Heidi is fluent in German and gives us another reason to visit Germany as often as possible. Our youngest daughter Katrina actually married a Cana-

dian! Katrina is completing a Masters degree in Fine Arts and is a professional photographer.

Besides my travels to various parts of the world, I now have another opportunity to meet and learn from other nationalities. I presently teach ESL (English as a Second Language) once a week. I meet individuals from around the world and once again, I am thankful for all they have taught me and the friendships that we have made.

And so, that curiosity and appreciation of the world that Mr Elson and the people of Thorsby planted in me has grown to include many opportunities.

I still speak to my mother in Thorsby most days and en-joy the daily updates. My regular trips to Thorsby are al-ways highlighted by visits with familiar faces and smiles. Thank you Thorsby for the memories and friendships!

Historical Fact by edt. Laurie Gellert:Heather Grabowski’s father, Arnold MacKenzie, par-ticipated in the Normandy invasion of June, 1944. As the Canadian troops moved inland from Juno Beach, Arnold’s task, as a member of the Canadian Signals Corps, was to string communication lines from the front to the command posts in the rear. The Canadians moved into the ruined city of Caen and on across France and into Belgium and Holland. Once in Holland many of the Canadian soldiers befriended Dutch youngsters who had suffered during the occupation of their country. Arnold was no exception and befriended a boy from the Appeldoorn area. The two kept in touch for many years and Arnold was visited by his now “old” youngster many decades later in Thorsby. Arnold had many interesting stories to tell, e.g. hearing Dwight D. Eisenhower speak and seeing Field Marshall Montgomery walking his dog. Arnold MacKenzie was a true Canadian patriot.


Crib ResultsThe winners of the November 20th Crib Night were:

1st Place - Karen Havanka with 949 2nd Place - Marion Snider - 9443rd Place Dwight Dempster - 939Low - Rod Blair - 770High Hand - George Yawney with a whopping 28 hand!

Crib Night takes place in the Arctic Spas Rec Complex Craft Room from 6:00 - 9:00 pm, every Wednesday. Everyone welcome!

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NOVEMBER 2019 Saturday 30 | Budget Meeting 9:00 a.m.

DECEMBER 2019 Tuesday 3 | Committee of the Whole Meeting Saturday 7 | Budget Meeting 9:00 a.m. Tuesday 10 | Regular Council Meeting Tuesday 17| Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday 24 | TBD

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HOMES MLS# $161,900.00 -EDMONTON-IMMACULATE 2 BED CONDO-FULL AMENITIES-WEST EDMONTON E4174854 $199,000.00 -THORSBY-1280 Sq. ft.-5 BEDS, 2 BATHS, TOTAL RENO’S-DBL GARAGE- DBL LOT E4159085 $240,000.00 -CALMAR- 4 BEDS, TOTAL RENO’S, APPLIANCES, GARAGE, IMM. POSSESSION E4170529 $287,900.00 -LEDUC-4 BEDS, 2 FULL BATHS, BSMT-FULL MOTHER-IN-LAW SUITE, CURRENTLY RENTED E4176034 $305,900.00 -LEDUC - SPACIOUS 5 BED BUNGALOW, DBL GARAGE, APPLIANCES, HUGE YARD E4152287 $329,000.00 -THORSBY-1640 SQ. FT.-BUNGALOW -5 BEDS, FIREPLACE, HARDWOOD, RENO’S E4155026 $349,000.00 -LEDUC- 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS, DBL GARAGE, READY TO MOVE IN-DEER VALLET E4158473 $429,000.00 -LEDUC-1480 SQ FT. BUNGALOW-HUGE GARAGE, RV PARKING- 5 BEDS E4166163 $443,900.00 -LEDUC-1900Sq. ft. bungalow--6 beds- 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, backs pond -WOW E4171794 $349,900.00 -EDMONTON- 2 BED, 2 BATH IMMACULATE CONDO-MEADOWLARK E4156857 $457,995.00 -EDMONTON-3 BED, 2 BATH CORNER UNIT CONDO, - MEADOWLARK E4174471

ACREAGES-FARMS-LAND-COMMERCIAL MLS# $126,000.00 -THORSBY-10 ACRES, BEAUTY HIGH VIEWS, 3 ACRES TREED, CLOSE TO PIGEON LAKE E4102866 $189,900.00 -NORTH PIGEON LAKE-38 ACRES-GAS & POWER-TREED, BEAUTY PRIVATE LOCATION E4126245 $189,000.00 -NORTH PIGEON LAKE-37.5 ACRES WITH GAS & POWER- PRIVATE--WILDLIFE-VIRGIN TREED E4126247 $349,000.00 -BRETON-140 ACRES, FENCED, DRILLED WELL, CURRENTLY IN PASTURE E4108265 $369,900.00 -THORSBY-150 ACRES FENCED HIGH LAND-HWY ACCESS, DRILLED WATER WELL E4102865 $419,000.00 -BRETON -21.5 ACRES WITH IMMACULATE BUNGALOW, SHOP, HORSE SETUP E4108294 $194,900.00 -NORTH PIGEON LAKE-38.5 aces-gas & power-OLD GROWTH FOREST-15 ACRES PASTURE E4126248 $689,000.00 -MILLET-62.5 ACRES-WALKOUT BUNGALOW, AWESOME HORSE SETUP , MUST SEE E4173504 $749,000.00 -BRETON-160 ACES-1400 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW, IMMACULATE YARDSITE-FULL FARM E4057189

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MP REPORTfrom The Office of MP Gerald Soroka, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) Launches New

Budget Planner Tool

OTTAWA: Gerald Soroka, Member of Parlia-ment for Yellowhead, is pleased to inform con-stituents that the Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has launched a new budget planner tool aimed at helping Canadians manage their financial goals.

The new budget planner offers customized budget templates, personalized feedback and guidelines to help you prioritize your spending and take control of your finances. Users can view charts which illustrate where their money is going and compare their budget with those of other Canadians in similar life situations.

For more information on the budget plan-ner tool please go to the web address below: https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/news/2019/11/budgeting-made-easy-with-fcacs-new-interactive-budget-planner.html

The budget planner itself can be found at: https://itools-ioutils.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/BP-PB/budget-planner

CRTC Broadband Fund Launches Second Call to Improve Internet

Access and Mobile Wireless Services Across Canada

OTTAWA: Gerald Soroka, Member of Parlia-ment for Yellowhead, is pleased to inform con-stituents that the Canadian Radio-television

and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)has launched its second call for applications for the Broadband Fund.

Applications will be accepted for all eligible projects to improve broadband access acrossCanada, including areas covered by the first call. The Broadband Fund will provide as much as $750 million over five years.

Applicants must be financially invested in their projects and show that it would not be viable without a financial contribution from the Broad-band Fund. For more information on how to pply please go to: https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/inter-net/internet.htm

All applications must be submitted by March 27, 2020 at 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time.

Warburg Cultural Society is hosting a free Country Christmas Dinner

December 25th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Warburg Cultural Centre

Kids & Adults Fish Pond

Music, Carols, Bring Your Own Games

Everyone welcome! Please pre-register by calling Linda at 848.2916 or 780.966.2045

We will deliver a free dinner to shut-ins please let us know who they are. Last minute guests will be welcomed!

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We will be accepting donations for Warburg Cultural Society


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WARBURG

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Dawn Heisler 780-619-2564 (cell) 780-986-2900 (office) www.remax-leduc.ca

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Perfect for the semi-retired or a growing family with a large country kitchen, enclosed porch, wood burning fireplace. 4+bed., 3 bath, RV park-ing, double attached gar-age. E4162695 $290,000 REDUCED $280,000

Residential Lot 12 $24,000 / Lots 23-25 Your choice $45,000 Commercial Lots 19 & 20 - $27,000 ea. 60’ x 125’ Lot - $27,500 Pie Lot In Cul de sac $35,000REDUCED $29,900

WARBURG 2 bedroom, backing park, South facing deck, fireplace, gar-age. Own for less than rent! E4141963 $90,000 REDUCED $70,000

THORSBY

3 ACRES IN WARBURGZoned Direct Control. Great for greenhouse or warehouse type business. $62,000

OWNED LOT 2009 modular, 3 bed, 2 bath, paved driveway E4042452 REDUCED $180,000 $159,900

WARBURG VACANT LOTS

WARBURGOwn the lot, many up-grades, 2 bed, 1 bath, open concept, 2 sheds, apple tree. E4011044 $99,000 REDUCED $95,000

THORSBY LOT60x110’ lot backing green space. $29,900

$24,999

MOBILE IN WARBURG2007 20’ wide modular, 3 bed-rooms, 2 bath, vaulted ceil-ings, covered deck and 2nd sunny deck, gardens, shed, gas BBQ hook up, fenced. Park-ing for 3. $200/month lot rent! E4129096 $119,000 $115,000

WARBURG HUGE YARD

WARBURG Well cared for. Wood burning fire-place, parquet wood floors. 2 bed, 2 baths. Main floor laundry. Many upgrades including kitchen cabi-nets, bathrooms, shingles, siding, some windows, water tank, patio stone sidewalks. Optional lot next door with double garage (additional $35,000). E4135901 $110,000

Beautifully treed and pasture. 1998 has vaulted ceilings, wood burning stove, covered deck, Walkout basement, in floor heat. 40’x40’ shop with 8” structural cement floor, 3 phase hoist, two 14’x14’ doors, heated. E4162172 REDUCED $649,000 $624,900

LOG HOME WITH 80 ACRES

4.15 acres with 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath bungalow. Basement has walk out door. Oversized double garage, 30x52’ heated shop and more out-buildings. E4169416 $450,000

ASHLAND DAM ACREAGE

REDUCED!

1500sq.ft. modular with carport. 3 bed, 2 bath, private yard, facing splash park. E4177735$79,000

64x118’ in Woodbend in Warburg.

No timeline to build.E4160634 $25,000

SERVICED LOT

REDUCED!

42 ACRES

Mix of trees and open land. Approximately 4 miles from Pigeon Lake. Great for building your dream home or weekend getaway. Lots of wildlife. Zoned Lake Watershed. Oil revenue $3520/year. E4175719 $189,000

Private mature treed. 28x30 oversized dbl ga-rage. 20x12’ old log shop, 3 bed, 2 bath 1994 modular, covered deck, wood burning fireplace, added porch entry. New shingles E4167489 $225,000

WINFIELD 3 ACRES

REDUCED!

Dawn Heisler 780-619-2564 780-986-2900 (office) www.remax-leduc.ca email: [email protected]

YOUR LOCAL REALTOR FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS

3 bed. 2 bath modular on a large private lot. 2007 with many renovations. AIR CONDITIONING, 2 storage sheds, fenced, large deck. RV parking. Lot lease $280/month. E4170794 $104,000

REDUCED!

REDUCED!

Cozy in Thorsby 1 bedroom with loft, wood burning stove, oversized single garage. Huge lot, fruit trees, fenced. E4175152 $115,000

CHARACTER HOME

TWO 80 ACRE PARCELS Cleared land. N half currently in hay. S half hay and pasture, Highway access. Gently sloping to South. $429,000 each

NEW!

SOLD

NEW!

BEAUTIFUL AND PRIVATE

Beautifully landscaped and treed. Home boasts 4 bed-rooms, 2.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, wood burning fireplace, loft, heated ga-rage, hot tub,..must see to appreciate! E4145695 $550,000

SOLD

2 bed., renovated bathroom New flooring throughout. Enclosed porch in front and covered deck. Large lot with 77 foot frontage makes this an ideal spot to build or make this your home and add a garage! E4179442 $30,000

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