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The group that represents rural municipalities says its members need more power to make oil and gas companies pay their taxes.
Unpaid taxes plague municipalities BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF
Rural municipalities need the regulatory muscle to squeeze oil and gas companies that don’t pay their tax bills, says their association’s president. Al Kemmere, president of Rural Municipalities of Alberta, said the amount of taxes owed by oilpatch companies ballooned to $173 million last year from $81 million a year earlier, based on a survey of its 69 county and municipal district members. “We were quite surprised it increased as much as it did,” said Kemmere, who is a councillor in Mountain View County. Much of the missing cash is because of bankruptcies in an industry pummelled by low oil and gas prices for years. However, what really irks municipalities are the delinquent taxes owed by companies still operating and able to pay up. “A majority of this ($173 million) was from those still operating and not paying their taxes,” Kemmere said. Ponoka County Reeve Paul McLaughlin went as far as to call the reluctance of companies to pay their municipal bills a “tax revolt.” Kemmere wouldn’t go that far, but said, “we need to fix the legislation that allows oil and gas companies to not pay.” If homeowners do not pay their property taxes, the municipality can seize their property and auction it off to recoup what is owed. It rarely gets that far, because those owing usually pay up in the end. “We don’t have that same mechanism if companies continue operating and don’t pay,” said Kemmere. “We can’t force them.” Premier Jason Kenney has suggested municipalities have the tools for enforcement. “We don’t believe we do,” said Kemmere, who said the association wants to meet with the municipal affairs minister and the premier to discuss the issue. “If they say we have the tools (to collect taxes), I want them to show us those tools.” Exactly what sort of changes are needed to give municipalities the power to force tax payment is unclear. Seizing oil and gas company assets is likely not the answer. How would one municipality seize part of a pipeline that spans multiple municipalities? Not
to mention, the difficulty of sorting out the often opaque and complex ownership agreements around oilpatch assets. Something the Rural Municipalities of Alberta has been requesting for years are regulations that require companies to fulfill their tax obligations before they sell assets to another company. A ploy companies have used in the past is to transfer their liabilities — which often include well cleanup costs as well as unpaid taxes — to a smaller company, which then goes bankrupt. Those assets can be sold to cover some liabilities, but municipalities fall sixth or seven on the list of secured creditors. Mountain View County, which wrote off about $500,000 in oil and gas taxes this past year, is in better shape than many, Kemmere said. The Municipal District of Smoky River, northeast of Grande Prairie, has an operating budget of $9 million and $3 million in unpaid energy industry taxes. In Red Deer County, just under $4.1 million in bad debts from oil and gas players are on the books. Last November, Lacombe County wrote off $600,000 in uncollectable oil and gas company taxes, on top of $374,000 previously written off. The County of Stettler was hard hit by the bankruptcy last year of Trident Exploration. The company had become the county’s biggest taxpayer and its demise slashed 25 per cent from its municipal tax base. Unpaid taxes are only one of the financial challenges facing rural municipalities. The province has asked municipalities to reduce the tax bill for shallow gas oil producers. At the same time, rural and small municipalities are being asked to contribute toward policing costs for the first time. Last week, Ponoka County wrote off $250,000 in unpaid taxes from a pair of energy companies that went bust. Kemmere is concerned unpaid taxes, coupled with increased costs, could spell big trouble for some municipalities. “Potentially, we’ve got income at risk and extra expenses. It’s exactly the opposite of what you would hope it would be.” The viability of some smaller municipalities could be at risk if the trend does not change, he said.
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A geothermal project described as a huge underground radiator is proving its technology. Eavor Technologies Inc. completed drilling a pair of 2.4-kilometre deep wells connected by a pair of underground pipelines for its closed-loop geothermal system last September. Now being tested, the $10-million demonstration project east of Rocky Mountain House circulates liquids through kilometres of underground well bores, picking up heat before returning to the surface. The heated liquid can then be used for heating or to create power using heat-to-energy technology. Eavor president and CEO John Redfern said testing carried out while the wells were drilled and connected went well, and now work is underway to test and demonstrate the technology’s thermosiphon effect. The thermosiphon effect is a natural process that sees warmer liquids rise as colder, denser liquids are introduced. That creates a continuous circulation of a benign liquid with high heat-retention properties without the need for pumping. A small pump is needed only to get the circulation started and then it continues on its own. “From what I understand, everything is within two per cent of predicted in the (geothermal) model as we put it though its paces,” said Redfern. “It’s a lot of fun to go out there and feel the heat radiating out of the pipe as the fluid moves around without any pump pushing it.” Redfern said there has been lots of interest in the technology, including the Alberta government, which has invested $2 million. Another $13 million has been raised through other investors, including companies such as Precision Drilling and Shell New Energies. “Even during the drilling phase, we had 14 different groups from 11 different countries come through and tour the construction phase of it,” he said. “Obviously, there’s going to be more people coming through. “We’ve been marketing it for a year up to this point.” Redfern said the first commercial project is expected to be built in Bavaria. “We’ve got a deal there to take over a traditional failed geothermal (system).” Eavor’s technology allows it to create a system using holes drilled by other geothermal companies that did not meet their technical needs. “It’s almost as if you had a technology that if anyone ever drilled a dry hole in the oilpatch, you come in and say, ‘I can make that work,’” he said. “That’s sort of what we have on the geothermal side.” Eavor is already going through the application process in Germany, which is phasing out its coal power. Japan, Italy, France, Netherlands, the Caribbean, the U.S. and Canada have also shown interest.
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Fracking caused March 2019 earthquake near Sylvan Lake, say scientists BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF
Fracking has been confirmed as the cause of an earthquake that rattled homes from Sylvan Lake to Red Deer last March, say government scientists. “The investigation found that the earthquake was induced by hydraulic fracturing,” said the Alberta Energy Regulator. The Alberta Geological Survey, a branch of the regulator, undertook the investigation that began shortly after the March 4 earthquake that registered 4.18 on the Richter scale and whose epicentre was about 12 kilometres south of Sylvan Lake. Last month, a preliminary overview was released of that earthquake and another 3.13 quake near Red Deer in March 2018. “The shaking from the event was felt by some,” reads the Alberta Geological Survey report of the 3.13 earthquake. By comparison, the 4.18 earthquake was “felt by many,” says the authority. “Complaints of damage from the event were received as well.” Analysis of seismological data suggested both earthquakes were “induced,” as were a smaller cluster of seismic events under 2.0 on the Richter scale. After reviewing historical data, scientists also discovered oil and gas activity led to another earthquake in the Rocky Mountain House area in
2014. Calgary-based Vesta Energy was fracking in the Sylvan Lake area when the 4.18 quake was triggered. Vesta suspended its operations at the site and was required to follow monitoring and reporting protocol and submit a plan to demonstrate how it will “minimize the risk of seismic impacts in the future.” In May, Vesta was given the green light to resume fracking at sites considered low risk for seismic activity after the Alberta Energy Regulator signed off on a risk assessment plan. The regulator does not plan to take any additional enforcement against Vesta. However, the incident led to new seismic monitoring and requirements for all companies fracking in the Red Deer region. In an emailed response to a request for comment, Vesta says the company “operates in areas with potential for seismicity, and continues to take the necessary precautions to ensure compliance with Alberta Energy Regulator regulations. “Vesta has sophisticated monitoring equipment placed throughout its operating perimeter to detect seismic activity and works with the AER as needed to report any detections of seismic events in the area. “The safety of employees, contractors and communities near our operations is paramount for Vesta. We are proud to contribute to the local
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Rural residents frustrated with justice system BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF
A move to have judges consider the vulnerability of rural crime victims when passing sentence on criminals has plenty of support in central Alberta. Alberta Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer has sent a letter to his federal counterpart asking laws be changed to have crimes against rural landowners treated more harshly by the courts, says the CBC, which obtained a copy of the letter. The minister wants to see the Criminal Code amended so certain aspects of rural crimes — such as specifically targeting a victim because of their vulnerability — could be considered aggravating factors in sentencing. Other factors that be considered by a judge in sentencing include whether a break-and-enter crook refused to leave when confronted by a property owner. Markerville-area farmer Richard Lorenz received an unwelcome reminder of how vulnerable rural property owners can be shortly after Christmas. His truck was stolen sometime in the early hours of Dec. 27. It was used in several crimes from Red Deer to Bashaw before it turned up damaged and abandoned in Blackfalds about two days later. It is an oft-repeated story. Attending an Agricultural Services Board meeting recently, he heard about a Sylvan Lake-area farmer who started up his truck to warm it up and then watched from his home as someone drove it out of the yard. He jumped in another vehicle to follow it and found it a short distance away stuck in a ditch. The culprits walked to a nearby farm and stole a replacement. That was abandoned in Sylvan Lake, and a third vehicle was stolen before they made their getaway out of town. “It’s just crazy what these guys can do,” said Lorenz, who is a Red Deer County councillor and has spoken about the frustration rural residents have with a justice system that appears to do little to deter repeat offenders. Red Deer/Lacombe Rural Crime Watch president Ken Wigmore believes many rural residents would feel Schweitzer was on the right track. “I would think there would be a lot
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of support out there for it.” Wigmore does not think sentences are tough enough and has mused more than once that maybe it is time to bring back chain gangs to put a little more punishment into the prison system. How effective the proposed sentencing changes would be is unclear. He could see judges wrestling with what is considered a rural offence. “What’s rural? Is it one mile outside town or 100 miles out? “There’s always a catch.” Lacombe County Coun. Dana Kreil sees merit in looking at rural crime differently.
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“It acknowledges the vulnerability of rural people who are not near police stations,” said Kreil. “If the criminal gets put away for a little bit longer time it might make people safer as well.” Kreil pointed out Red Deer-Lacombe MP Blaine Calkins proposed
Suspected drunk driver call leads to Olds RCMP drug bust A telephone call about a suspected drunk driver led to a drug bust by Olds RCMP. Police say that at about 9:40 p.m. Jan. 21, they responded to a complaint about a suspected drunk driver. They soon found the vehicle involved and discovered the driver was wanted on outstanding warrants. “The male was arrested and an initial search of the vehicle revealed what appeared to be several fraudulent documents, includ-
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Red Deer College and government focus on increasing enrolment BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF
Making provincial government grants conditional on things such as enrolment should not be a problem for Red Deer College, says its president, Peter Nunoda. Recently, Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said starting in April, up to 15 per cent of operational funding provided to post-secondary schools will be linked to enrolment, graduation rates and filling job market needs. That number is to grow to 40 per cent of funding by 2022. At the same time, the province has lifted the tuition freeze to allow a maximum average increase of seven per cent. Nunoda said tuition has yet to be determined for September, but the college is at the low end of the scale, and it would remain so if institutions raise tuition by the same percentage. “The overall participation rate in post secondary in Alberta is not as high as I think we, and the government, would like it to be. I think that’s a perfectly reasonable metric,” Nunoda said. Tuition rates at the college are between $3,200 and $7,900 per year, depending on the program and
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Red Deer College president Peter Nunoda says the college intends to focus on bringing in 500 new international students in 2020. courses. A seven per cent increase would see a student pay $225 to $555 more, or an average of about $390. He said Red Deer is also an economical choice
for central Alberta students when it comes to accommodations, both on and off campus. The college intends to focus on bringing in 500 new international students in 2020. Currently, there are 200 international students. “We did nothing to recruit those 200. They essentially arrived on our doorstep unsolicited. What that suggests is that when we do actually start recruiting, we should be fairly successful.” Business and early childhood education programs have been draws, and there will be an effort to recruit foreign students for engineering technology programs, he said. New three-year funding agreements between government and post-secondary schools will spell out the performance targets and the money to be received if they are met. Government funding was reduced by five per cent for the current fiscal year, and there will be five per cent reductions each fiscal year for the next three years. Nunoda said he looks forward to working with government. “It’s a challenging time, but it’s an exciting time, because I think we have an opportunity to truly transform the system.”
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Kenney government receives ‘B-’ for cutting red tape: Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses The Alberta government is receiving its highest grade of a ‘B-’ on the Canadian Federation of Independent Business annual Red Tape Report Card. The federation presented the grade to Premier Jason Kenney and the Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction, Grant Hunter, during a recent event in Calgary. After eight years of failing grades this is the first time the Alberta government is receiving a ‘B-‘. The biggest change from previous years is the government’s strong leadership in making red tape reduction a top priority by committing to measure the regulatory burden in Alberta and reduce regulations by one-third in four years. “It’s clear the Alberta government is commit-
ted to red tape reduction,” said Laura Jones, CFIB’s executive vice-president. “We are pleased to see the government taking meaningful action on reducing red tape irritants by launching the cut red tape website and working to develop a count and comprehensive measure of the regulatory burden in Alberta.” “After years of inaction by previous governments it’s encouraging see Alberta receive its highest grade on the Red Tape Report Card,” said Annie Dormuth, CFIB’s Alberta provincial affairs director. “The government has demonstrated that with strong political leadership progress can be made to reduce red tape for small businesses and all Albertans.” The province received an ‘F’ in 2019, 2018, and 2017, and a ‘D’ in 2014 and 2015. The recent grade for B.C. and Ontario governments was A-, and an ‘A’ for Quebec, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The Alberta government is also a finalist this year for the federation’s Golden Scissors Award
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Cold snap likely knocked down some mountain pine beetles but not all BY MAMTA LULLA ADVOCATE STAFF
It was cold during the recent deep freeze in central Alberta, but not cold enough to take the mountain pine beetle out completely. It would’ve had an impact on the pests, enough to set them back, said an Olds College horticulture instructor Ken Fry. This means the cold killed off some beetles, but it didn’t eradicate them. Before European settlers, there weren’t that many beetles to kill, and therefore, there weren’t that many beetles to rebound. But in the last, say, 150 years ago, the populations have been building and they’re “quite substantial,” Fry said recently. “So say we have a cold spell, like the one we just had, and it lasts a week and it kills 98 per cent of the beetles, hypothetically speaking. “If you have a million beetles, that’s still a lot of beetles left over. So you would have to kill 99.999 per cent. So the more animals that are there, the more severe the corrective measure has to be,” he said. For elimination of the pests, the cold snap would have to be longer – a prolonged one of -30 C to -40 C to kill the high populations in the province. “You would have to kill virtually all of them, because even if a few survive, they’re going to lay 100s eggs each. Not all those eggs are going to hatch, and reach adulthood, but you get the sense of scale we’re dealing with.” Not only would the cold have to be severe for longer, but also timely to eradicate them. The mountain pine beetle is particularly well prepared for winter, like many insects. The pest takes protective measures and produces sugars, alcohols and glycols, compounds that bind to water like anti-freeze. These compounds prevent water
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Adult mountain pine beetle or Dendroctonus ponderosae, collected in Grande Prairie from the Olds College insect collection. from forming ice crystals (similar to freezer burn), which protects the insects’ cells. In the dead of winter, they have maximum production of these protective compounds. “If we had a cold snap, the one we saw a week ago, if that happened in late October or in early March, it would have a much more devastating effect,” he explained.
Cold snaps have an impact on pests, such as aphids, but also on insects that are beneficial to the ecosystem, such as bees and wasps. “That’s why it’s so unfortunate. When we think of pests, that’s only one per cent of species out there. Ninety-nine per cent of insects out there are beneficial, whether those are pollinators, predators, decomposers,” he said.
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Central Albertans should be aware of ways to prevent catching the world’s newest, deadly virus, says Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health. But it’s not a panic situation, as there are no reported cases in Alberta of the coronavirus 2019 that originated in Wuhan, China, she added. As of Jan. 22, the outbreak had killed 17 people, infected more than 555 people and has spread to at least six other countries, including the western U.S. This has sparked fears of a possible pandemic. On Jan. 22, local Chinese authorities announced the city of Wuhan will be quarantined, with all transportation halted. So far Canada hasn’t told citizens not to travel to
this region, but since the coronavirus has managed to jump from animals to humans, and is now thought to be spreading through human-to-human contact via airborne droplets, Hinshaw recommends travellers in this part of China stay away from live animal markets and farms. At home, central Albertans can try to avoid contracting the virus by following the same hand-washing protocols that are done to prevent the spread of regular influenza, said Hinshaw. Not touching your eyes and face with unwashed hands is another important precaution. And she added mouths should always be covered when sneezing and coughing. Any area resident who develops a fever and flu-like sickness after being in the Wuhan region, or coming in contact with someone who has been there, should give their local hospital advanced warning about their symptoms and exposure.
Hinshaw said that way, medical staff can be prepared and wear protective masks when the patient arrives. The examination can also be done in a space away from other patients. Medical experts are still trying to fully understand the coronavirus and stop the spread of a new form of virus that was first detected in mid-December. But the World Health Organization hasn’t yet declared the virus a public health emergency of international scale, as the organization decided more information was needed. Hinshaw said most people who have died from the virus also had other pre-existing conditions that could have weakened their state of health. She noted regular influenza can also endanger people. Twelve Albertans have already died from it this winter so far.
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500 lbs: 225.00-250.00 400 lbs: 240.00-259.00 300 lbs – - – Heifers: 1000 lbs: 130.00-154.50 900 lbs: 130.00-150.00 800 lbs: 170.00-182.50 700 lbs: 175.00-187.50 600 lbs: 190.00-217.00 500 lbs: 195.00-211.50 400 lbs: 205.00-222.00 300 lbs 210.00-323.00 Dairy & Calves Dairy Steers 100.00-125.00 Baby Calves (Dairy) 5.00115.00 Feed Hay: Square Bales 2.50 8.50 Hay: Round Bales 45.00 57.50 Straw: Square Bales 2.75 3.25
COMMUNITY EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS The Delburne United Church presents the 28th annual Ground Hog Supper on Feb. 2 at the Delburne Community Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Prices are: $15 for those who are 12 and over and $6 for six to 11 years. The event is free for those under six. ONGOING EVENTS • Gamblers Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Red Deer Regional Hospital, Lower Level Room 504. Contact rdgahomegroup@gmail. com, see www.albertaga.net, or phone the Alberta hotline at 1-855-222-5542. • German Canadian Club of Red Deer meets in the new German Club Hall, on Highway 280 towards Fort Normandeau. German school for adults is being offered along with German card games and lessons on Mondays. Call 403-391-2735 for more information. • Golden West Drop-In in Spruce View activities: Tuesday — line dancing, 10 a.m. to noon, and Bridge 1 to 4 p.m.; first and third Wednesdays — West Country Ink, and fourth Wednesday — cribbage, 1:30 p.m.; first Thursday — general meeting at 2 p.m.; Coffee every morning at 8:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 10 a.m. For more information, call Ruth at 403-728-3482. • Gospel Concerts at Ponoka DropIn Centre are held the third Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. Contact Trudy at 403-7834246. • Habitat for Humanity ReStore welcomes reusable building materials, furniture, appliances and much more an is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4732 78A St. Close, Red Deer. Phone 403-309-6080. • Heartland Cowboy Church is on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., in the Stettler Agriplex. Call 403-742-4273. • Hearts of Harmony — a chapter of Sweet Adelines International — is an a cappella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Guests are welcome to drop in to regular practice on Monday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ on Donlevy Ave.in Red Deer. For further information contact Nancy at 403-357-8240, or the director, Sheryl at 403-742-4218, or see www. heartsofharmony.ca • Innisfail and District Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of each month, except for Dec., at Innisfail Seniors Drop-In Centre. Meetings feature speakers, tours, films, contests, plant exchanges and more. Call Carolyn at 403-227-4818. • Innisfail Seniors Drop-In Centre jam sessions are held on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Come for music, dancing, refreshments, visiting, and more. Jammers welcome. • Innisfail Public Library hours are Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone 403-227-4407. • Kosy Korner Senior Centre: Open Jam Music & Dance held every Sunday 1:30 to 4:00 pm. September until end of May. No fee. Donations accepted. Potluck lunch, donated by audience and entertainers. Located at 5024-53 Street, Lacombe. Call Don 403-782-9887. • Lacombe Art Guild meets upstairs at the Lacombe Memorial Centre (LMC) two Tuesdays a month, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and either one Saturday or Sunday a month, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check out our Facebook page for classes and to register or call Phyllis 403-782-1080. • Lacombe Carpet Bowling Club needs bowlers for their team bowling every Monday at 1 p.m. and drop in bowling on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. at
the Kozy Korner in Lacombe. Phone 403-782-3369 for more information. • Lacombe and District Family and Community Support Services is seeking Rainbows volunteers to provide effective peer support groups for children who are grieving a death, divorce or other painful transition in the family. This is not a counselling service, but a peer support group. Training and support provided. To find out more, contact jpocock@lacombefcss. net, 403-782-6637. • Medicine River Wildlife Centre is pleased to offer a new refundable drink container collection service to Central Alberta. Volunteers will leave participants with a collection bin and pick up containers from participating homes or businesses required, record donations, and issue an income tax deductible receipt at the end of the year. Clients to sign up for the service, and volunteers to collect the containers in various communities are needed. To be part of this service contact MRWC at 403-728-3467 or info@mrwc.ca. • Paint Nights at the Cronquist House with published artists and calligrapher Sally Towers-Sybblis will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on upcoming Thursdays. Each session is $50 per person and includes snacks, and refreshments, wine and beer. For tickets call 403-346-0055. • Ponoka TOPS meets every Monday upstairs in the United Church. Door on the south side. Weigh in at 6:30 p.m. Call Auvery at 403-783-0825. • Red Deer Area Hikers new season: Depart from the Golden Circle Parking Lot. Contact Mavis 403-3430091 or Sharon 403-340-2497 for info. • Red Deer Garden Club monthly meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month except July, August and December at Kerrywood Nature Centre, 6300-45 Ave. at 7:00 p.m. Contact Noreen 403-357-4071 for info. • Royal Canadian Air Force Association members meet at noon on the second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Guests are welcome. The association preserves and perpetuates the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and advocates a proficient and well equipped air force in Canada. The local 703 Wing provides a forum for serving former participants in military and civil aviation and a meeting of like minded people. Contact Al at 403-341-3253, or email to amlow@shaw. ca. • Sierra of Taylor Drive Music Jam is held the first Saturday of every month from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in Red Deer. Everyone welcome to play an instrument, dance or simply listen to the music. Each session $2. Phone Ivy at 403-346-5691 or Joan at 403-986-2008. • Silver Selects hockey and social club (est. 1996) is seeking new members. The club needs “aged and mature” (65+) players who play no-hit “pond hockey” at the Penhold Multiplex every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM followed by lunch and libations. Contact Larry Ellenwood at 403-343-8209 for more details. • Sylvan Lake Jam Session takes place on the first Wednesday of each month, at Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion from 1 to 4 p.m. Jam for free, or come and listen and dance for $2. Potluck lunch served at 2:30 p.m. Contact Margie at 403-746-3153. • Senior Citizens Downtown House (5414 43 Street, Red Deer). Come play cards: Cribbage every Thursday 1:30 p.m. $4.00; Tournament on Thursday, Feb. 8, 1:30 p.m. $6.00; Whist Friday 1:30 p.m. $4.00; 500 every Monday & Wednesday 1:30 p.m. $4.00, Fun Contract Bridge every Wednesday 1:00 p.m. $4.00. Phone/Fax: 403-346-4043. • St. John Ambulance offers Child Safety Seat Information Sessions for parents and caregivers on how
to ensure their child safety seat is installed correctly in their vehicle and their child is properly secured. Sessions are free and run from 7 to 9 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. To register, call 1-800-665-7114, ext. 3103. • Shalom Counselling is looking for volunteers for a wide variety of opportunities. If you are interested in finding out what is available and if something suits your interests and schedule, please contact Bonnie Joyes at 403.342.0339 orbonnie@shalomcounselling.com. Visit www.shalomcounselling.com for more about Shalom Counselling Centre. • Stettler Old Tyme Dance Club presents dances every third Thursday of the month at The Hub – Stettler Rec Centre (upstairs) at 6202-44 Ave. Dance 5 to 6 p.m., hot supper 6 to 7 p.m., dance 7 to 10 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, dance only $10 per person, supper only $14 per person. Everyone
welcome. For more info call 403-7425640. • Sylvan Slick Speakers meet on Mondays at the Alliance Community Church in Sylvan Lake at 7 p.m., phone Shawn at 403-597-5430 or email to shawn@palmbay.ca. Check out www. toastmasters.org for information. • Whisker Rescue will be at the Petsmart store in Red Deer every third Saturday of each month offering adoption programs including the Senior for Senior Program from noon to 3 p.m. A cat is given to a person free of charge, and payment of veterinary bills; Whisker Rescue supplies food and litter if necessary. For more information call Diane at 403-347-1251. If you would like an upcoming event published free in Central Alberta LIFE, contact us at editorial@reddeeradvocate. com, fax (403-341-4772), phone (403-3144333), mail (2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer
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JEFF COOK - COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL -100 Red, Blk & BlkX Exotic Bred Cows, Bred Red Factor Char, White Char, Blk or Red Gelbvieh to calve March 1st, young to mature cows, full herd health. DALE BRITTON – COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL -50 Char/AngX bred Cows bred Red Factor Char to calve April 1st -15 Char/AngX Bred Heifers bred Char/AngX low bw Bull to calve April 1st. JAMES SMID – BRED HEIFERS -50 Bred Heifers bred Red Angus low bw bulls to calve March 1st, full health program DALTON PRICE – COMPLETE DISPERSAL -19 Blk & BWF SimmX Bred Cows Bred Simm or Blk Ang. To calve Feb/March. ANDY ASCHENBRENNER – COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL -40 Blk & BlkX Bred Cows bred Blk Simm. Bulls out June 2nd. ROBERT COOK – BRED COWS -25 Red & Tan SimmX Bred Cows bred Lauron R.A. to start calving March 15th. BOB LOGUE - COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL -27 Maine X Bred Cows bred Red Simm to calve March 15th, young to older cows JORDAN WINTER – COMPLETE HERD DISPERAL -100 Red, RWF & Blk Bred Cows Bred to Simm. or Blonde Bulls to calve March 25th, young to older cows.
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Sale Time: 9:00AM Butcher cattle, Feeders, Yearlings, SPECIAL BRED HEIFER & STOCK COW SALE – SALE TIME: 1:00PM JAMES McEWAN – COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL -25 Blk & BWF Bred Cows bred Blk Ang. To calve March/April HOBIE SCHMAUTZ - BRED COWS -35 Blk & Red Cross Cows bred Simm or Blk Ang. To calve March/April, full herd health, 2nd calvers to mature cows
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