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September 20, 2016AMAZING CLASS OF KIDS!!

RCMP ATTENDED SCENE OF SCHOOL BUS COLLISION

YELLOWHEAD COUNTY CAREGIVERS’ FALL SERIES

Submitted by Lisl Gunder-man, Teacher

An amazing group of Grade 4-5 kids from Wildwood raised over $100 for Stollery Children’s Hos-pital. All on their own volition the children created artwork and gave it

away to supportive parents and stu-dents in return for donations. Their teacher arranged for the students to make a special stop at the hospital on the year end class trip to the city. The students are pictured here with Braden Mole who by 2014 reached his own goal of raising a million

dollars for the Stollery. The students were able to meet the inspirational Braden Mole who underwent many surgeries as a youth. His important message to the kids was “Never take no for an answer when you are try-ing to reach your dreams.”

Submitted by Stony Plain RCMP

On September 16, 2016 at 8:21

a.m., RCMP responded to a report of a collision between a Parkland County school bus and a car. The collision occurred at the intersection

of Township Road 514 and Range Road 261.

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Submitted by Stefan Fel-sing

Do you assist a family member or friend living with challenges result-

ing from disability, illness, or aging? If you said yes; you are a caregiver.

The Caregivers’ Fall Series are 2 hour information sessions on var-ious topics and skills that will be

useful to caregivers of individuals across the life span – from children with disabilities to aging parents.

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Community Voice September 20, 2016

IS IT CURSED ORCURSIVE WRITING?

Submitted by Shayna Powell/ Museum Manger

Whether you consider it cursive writing or cursed writing Canadians appear to have very strong views as to whether handwriting should be taught in schools. The decline of teaching the art of penmanship re-ally started to begin as early as the 1930’s. Teaching keyboarding and computer skills began to take pre-cedence over penmanship, so much so, that now today many people have difficulty in deciphering and pen-ning their own name! Students are now allowed to use computers and often handprint their assignments. Signatures are still required in legal documents throughout the western world, yet fewer and fewer people are learning how to master the art of handwriting. In the nineteenth and twentieth century only unedu-cated people would sign a document with an “x”, yet we now have col-lege graduates that are unable to pen their own signature. That leaves us all to beg the question,” Is the abili-

ty to handwrite an important skill to master?”

Why did we teach handwriting in schools? We began to use looped joined handwriting when the quill was developed. The ink would not dry quickly, so it was imperative that the writer learn how to write in the most efficient manner possible. This required joining all letters in a word together. The efficiency was perfected and many famous docu-ments were written in this manner. Penmanship was usually first taught between seven and nine years of age. Eventually, some educators thought that handwriting skills no longer needed to be formally taught and stu-dents were then encouraged to print or use a keyboard for assignments. Computers were the wave of the fu-ture and the pen was a tool from the past. This caused a protest amongst some parents and fellow educators. Regardless, the majority of schools quit teaching handwriting and quit caring about proper penmanship.

Many people still believe that it is important for our youth to learn

how to decipher and master the art of handwriting. They believe that no one should be limited in their ability to decipher historical docu-ments, stories and archives. They think that all students should have an alternative means to communication besides powered devices. They also believe that learning to handwrite improves hand-eye coordination. In fact, evidence has demonstrated that not only does it improve hand-eye coordination but it also improves de-coding skills for reading and greatly improves the memory when cursive handwriting is practiced.

Not surprisingly, we at the Tip-ple Park Museum strongly support maintaining the art of penmanship. Every Wednesday we will be of-fering cursive writing classes to all students ages six through sixteen starting at 3:30- 4:30 p.m. We will do some handwriting, read some handwriting, do some calligraphy, eat some snacks and have a whole lot of fun. These classes are free! Please call 727-2240 if you are in-terested.


YELLOWHEAD COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

Submitted by Stefan Fel-sing

9 Mile Hill Re-Grading Tender – Council awarded the contract for grade lowering of Nine-Mile Hill on the Wolf Lake Road to Morgan Construction & Envi-ronmental Ltd. at a total tender price of $2,760,037.70. This will allow the project to proceed in 2016.

Edson Airport Capital Pur-chase – Yellowhead County will contribute $252,081.00 for the purchase of a combination plow/sweeper/blower for maintenance at the Edson Airport. This equip-ment allows the airport to get through the next winter season with reliable equipment and pre-vent any potential operational issues at the airport. The total cost is $504,162.00 and is cost-shared between the County and the Town of Edson.

Marlboro Lagoon – Yellow-

head County will proceed with the detailed design and tender preparation of a new lagoon for Marlboro. The estimated cost of the lagoon construction is $2,163,000 ($1,622,250 Prov-ince and $540,750 Yellowhead County). Detailed design and tender preparation will be com-pleted in 2016 and construction to start in 2017.

Bylaw 07.16 – Council passed Bylaw 7.16 that closes a portion of road adjacent to Highway 16 near Jasper Park gates and consolidate it with the adjacent properties. The landowner will be responsible to pay $6,500.00 (the assessed value of land) and any surveying costs. No con-cerns from were brought for-ward during the Public Hearing for this bylaw.

Bylaw 15.16 Road Closure – Council passed Bylaw 15.16 that closed a portion of a road plan west of Edson so it can be

consolidated with an adjoining property. The landowner will be required to pay the assessed value of the land (approximately $1,068.14). No concerns from were brought forward during the Public Hearing for this bylaw.

Peers ASP Steering Commit-tee – Three County residents were chosen from the submitted applications to sit on the Peers Area Structure Plan Steering Committee. The role of the Steering Committee is to help facilitate discussions with the public and to make recommen-dations regarding the Statutory Plan which will help guide and inform any future growth and development in the Peers area.

The next Council Meetings is September 27, 2016. The next Committee of the Whole Coun-cil Meeting is September 19, 2016. All meetings start at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers.


RIDING UPDATE:SEPTEMBER 1-16, 2016

RCMP Attended Scene Of School Bus Collision

Submitted by Jim Eglins-ki, MP – Yellowhead

As many of you may know, the House of Commons recon-venes on September 19th. I have been busy preparing my summer notes from meetings I had with constituents, as well as attend-ing Alberta Caucus and National Caucus meetings.

I started out the month record-ing radio messages for a ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ campaign over the Labour Day long weekend, as well as a ‘Back to School

Safety’ message to remind drivers to slow down in school zones.

I enjoyed the long weekend at home with my family before leaving the following week to meet with other Conservative Members of Parliament from Alberta to discuss issues specific to our region. I later attended the Conservative National Caucus Meeting to discuss national mat-ters and how we will continue to hold the Liberal Government

accountable. The week of September 19, I

will be travelling with the Stand-ing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) as it visits our riding. I look forward to touring Yellow-head with the committee and educating its members on the industries and environmental concerns in the region.

So far, my office has received over one thousand responses to the poll in my householder sent

out this summer on electoral re-form. Thank you to those that have responded. If you have not yet responded, I encourage you to participate in the poll and mail it, postage free, to my Ottawa of-fice. I will be compiling these results in order to best represent my constituents’ views on this issue.

When I return to Ottawa, I will begin updating you on a weekly basis.

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RCMP were on scene with emergency response units, as well as representatives from the school.

Preliminary information is that there were approximately 34 students from Parkland Imman-uel Christian School on the bus. Some students have been trans-ported to an Edmonton hospital with minor injuries. Two adults were involved in the collision and one adult has been transport-ed to an Edmonton hospital with serious injuries.

Parents of the students in-volved have been contacted and the school is providing support.

Motorists were requested to avoid this area as the RCMP Collision Analyst is conducting an investigation. This is a dy-namic situation and more infor-mation will be provided when available.


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Yellowhead County Caregivers’ Fall Series

Submitted by Kathy Poulin

If you can’t make registration night on September 25 at 7:30 pm, you can still join by October 16.

Curling practice nights will be

October 26 and 27 at 7:30 pm and league curling starts on October 31 at 7:30 pm. You can join a league on Monday/Tuesday and/or Wednes-day/Thursday evening.

No matter whether you are novice

or experienced, we will get you on a team. Fees are $240 per person per league. Where else can you find fun and fitness for about 2 hours/night for $6/hour?

Let’s GET ACTIVE! Have FUN

CURLING! For more information or sign up, phone Brian at (780) 554-5843.

Submitted by Melissa Ronayne

2nd timers is a Support and con-

fidential group for GRANDPAR-ENTS PARENTING!

Beginning in October this group will meet on the First Thursday

of the month at 6:30 PM at Grand Trunk High School. Grandparents meet in the Lobstick Literacy & Learning room. Child care will be

provided at the Evansburg Public Library

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You can choose to attend one, some or all of the 8 sessions offered on Thursday afternoons. The mate-rial being presented is provided by the Alberta Caregiver Association.

Handouts will be available to take with you for each session. The ses-sions will be co-facilitated by Tannis Arsenault from BBC the Brain Care Centre in Edson and Karen Schatz, the Community Outreach Coordina-tor from Yellowhead County.

The cost is $20.00 per session.Wildwood County Office on

Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMChoose to attend one, some or all

of the 8 sessions:• Caregiver Characteristics - Sep-

tember 29• The Emotional Journey - Octo-

ber 6• The Balancing Act - October 13• Improving Communication - Oc-

tober 20• Putting Yourself First - October

27• Managing Stress - November 3• Navigating the System - Novem-

ber 10To Register or for more infor-

mation call Yellowhead County at 780-325-3782 or 1-800-814-3935. Please pre-register one week before the session date.

In partnership with the Alberta Caregiver Association.


MLA TREVOR HORNE ONTHE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE

Submitted by Trev-or Horne, Constituency: Spruce Grove-St. Albert

Prior to being elected as MLA for the wonderful constituency of Spruce Grove-St. Albert, I spent many years working in the service industry—making minimum wage. The wage I was paid barely kept up with the costs of school, let alone living expenses, even if I worked full time. I know the struggles many families in my community are fac-ing as they try to make ends meet on less than $15 per hour.

Across the province, 300,000 Al-bertans work for minimum wage. I hear the argument that many of these people are teenagers who are trying to earn money to buy video games and new clothes. However, the truth is that 56 per cent of Alber-tans earning less than $15 per hour are over the age of 25. These are people who are trying pay for food, transportation, rent and child care. Even if we go back to the original argument that low-wage workers are teens and college students, so what? Just because they’re young doesn’t mean they don’t have financial ob-ligations. And it certainly doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a decent wage.

Another argument I hear about raising the minimum wage is that it’s irresponsible to do it during this economic downturn. However, no one has ever been able to explain to me how keeping nearly 10 per cent of Alberta’s population at below poverty wages is responsible.

Our government consulted with business owners in order to roll out the minimum wage increase in a balanced way. The phased-in ap-proach of a series of increases gives employers maximum certainty and

predictability. Certainty and predict-ability are also the reasons why our government passed all three annual increases at once, rather than make a decision year to year. Now business owners know exactly what the in-crease will be and when it will take effect. Businesses do benefit from a minimum wage increase. More money in workers’ pockets, means more money for them to spend local-ly; after all, one business’ employee is another’s customer. Additional benefits include increased employ-

ee productivity and job satisfaction, as well as decreased turnover and training costs. Employers spend tens of thousands of dollars each year to replace workers who leave.

I know Albertans are hardworking people. And everyone in this prov-ince who works full time shouldn’t have to visit a food bank or choose between a roof over their head or electricity. Moving Albertans closer to living wage will give them eco-nomic security and allow them to live with dignity.


ENTWISTLE SCHOOL NEWSSubmitted by Les Worth-

ington, Principal - Entwistle School

Another school year has arrived and students and staff are excited to be back at school. This year holds many amazing opportunities for stu-dents and I hope you all get a chance to review our new handbook. It con-tains lots of great information, some of which you can find out more about in this newsletter and online. I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce you to many of the people who will be working with your chil-dren this year:

Les Worthington – Principal – I enter my seventh year at Entwistle School, and sixth as Principal. This is my thirteenth year of teaching and I will be teaching Physical Educa-tion this year. A couple of highlights from my summer included spending time with family and my wife and I taking our children to visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. I also spent a great deal of time training in preparation for the Canadian Brazil-ian Jiu Jitsu Rocky Mountain Clas-sic that will take place in Spruce

Grove on October 1st.Ron Walker – Teacher – I was born

and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario. I moved to Alberta to complete my Bachelor of Physical Education De-gree at the University of Calgary at 19. I worked as a child care coun-sellor in secure treatment for 6 years before completing my Bachelor of Education Degree at the University of Calgary. I have been teaching for 22 years at the Junior and Senior High level in a variety of subject areas. I enjoy a variety of sports and anything outdoors including hunt-ing, fly fishing, camping, hiking, etc. but I value the time spent with my wife and family most of all.

Judy McDonald – Educational Assistant – Hi! My name is Judy McDonald. I am the mother of two wonderful children who have bless-ed me with 4 beautiful grandchil-dren. I had a great summer traveling to the Yukon and Alaska in our truck and camper. We saw lots of animals and some very beautiful scenery. I am very happy to be back this year to work with the amazing students of Entwistle School.

June Anne St. Goddard – Teach-

er – I spent most of the summer with family and relishing my time with our three grandchildren. I look forward to my eighth year at En-twistle School collaborating with colleagues and reconnecting with families and students and welcom-ing those who are new to the school community.

Karen Gibb – Librarian - My name is Karen Gibb and I have had the privilege of being your school Librarian for many years now. It is an awesome job because I get to work with super students every day. I had a great summer camping, took a driving trip out to Vancouver and enjoyed family gatherings with my six grandchildren and of course their parents too!! I am looking forward to an exciting year ahead for all of us!

Liticia Webster – Teacher – I am excited to be the grade 8/9 home-room teacher and will be teaching Science (5/6 and 8/9), Math (6-9), Physical Education (5/6)). This will be my sixth year teaching at Entwistle School. When I am not at school I enjoy playing sports and reading books. This is going to be an

enjoyable year for all my students but also productive, challenging and an encouraging year.

Cecilia Bentancor – Secretary – Hi Everyone!! I’m Mrs. Bentancor, the secretary of this amazing school. I was born, and grew up, in Uruguay (South America). After completing high school, I attended Law School and earned a Paralegal Degree. I’ve been living in Canada with my 13 year old daughter for 5 years, and we love it! I speak English….with a little accent, Spanish and a bit of Portuguese. I love to dance and travel. I practice Zumba and I try to walk at least twice a week. Also, I love to read before going to bed. This is going to be an awesome school year!!

Stacey Nash – Educational Assis-tant – Welcome back, I hope you all had a great summer. I look forward to hearing about all your vacation adventures. Traveling is a huge passion of mine and we are in the process of planning a Christmas va-cation for our family.

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We have huge life changes in the process. Our daughter Skylar is spreading her wings and moving to Red Deer. Our son Dylan is work-ing for Jensen Diesel so we are for-tunate to still have him in the area. While not busy with the rodeo cir-cuit we enjoy hiking and hanging with friends and family.

Doug Kucher – Teacher – Wel-come back! This is my second year here at Entwistle. I have taught my entire career with Parkland School Division, having taught sever-al grades from 2-6. I love to read, travel, and going to concerts. I also enjoy playing videogames. This summer I spent some time doing work around my house (I’m not that handy though). I am excited to be back and can’t wait to see you. Make sure you say hello!

Amanda Chornopyski – Teacher – I have been teaching for approx-imately 10 years and have taught a variety of grades, including: Ear-ly Education, Kindergarten, and Grade 2. This will be my first full year teaching Grade 1 at Entwistle

School. I lived, and grew up, in Winnipeg Manitoba, but have also lived in many other provinces in-cluding Ontario, British Colum-bia and now Alberta! I have a dog named Breeze, which I rescued from a shelter, and I love to go hik-ing and on long walks around the city! When I’m not teaching I love to garden, bake and have started a new hobby: decorating cakes. I wish everyone a wonderful school year and am looking forward to meeting all of the new students and families.

Shannon Kolotyluk – Teacher – I’m excited to contribute to the positive community at Entwistle School, bringing my passion for lit-eracy, technology and performance arts. I have extensive experience as a music educator and continue to promote young artists through Rock Camp Alberta. My husband Matt and I are enjoying raising our three young boys near Entwistle.

Kerri Williams – Teacher – I am extremely excited to start my tenth year at Entwistle School as the grade 5/6 homeroom teacher. I’m also looking forward to spending time with other classes while teach-

ing Art for grades 5 to 9 and French for grades 4 to 9. I grew up in Park-land County and currently live in Spruce Grove with my super spoiled kitten Dinty. When not at school, I enjoy traveling, spending time with friends, and being the proud Auntie of seven amazing nieces and neph-ews. I wish everyone a fantastic school year and looks forward to meeting all of the new students and families.

More bios next month!Here are some great things to look

forward to this month:• September 20th is Crazy Hair

Day.• September 22nd we host our an-

nual Cross Country Run which will be followed by our Meet the Staff BBQ presented by Entwistle School Council.

• September 27th – 30th students in Grades 2-9 have the opportunity to attend Tim Horton’s Camp.

• October 4th is the monthly as-sembly at 2:25 in the gymnasium.

If you should ever have any ques-tions, comments, celebrations or concerns please feel free to email ([email protected]) or call

me (780-727-3811) at any time. Les Worthington, PrincipalEntwistle School “Our students

get our best”Parkland School Division “Where

the world opens up”Entwistle PRIDEAll Entwistle School students are

members of the Entwistle Eagles. Entwistle Eagles display the virtues of PRIDE in their endeavors and are ambassadors for Entwistle School and Parkland School Division as they pursue their goals. Our virtue for the month of September is Pur-posefulness.

P - Purposefulness: Being pur-poseful is having a clear focus. Be-gin with a vision of what you want to accomplish, and concentrate on your goals. Do one thing at a time, without scattering your energies. Some people let things happen. When you are purposeful, you make things happen.

Members of the Entwistle School community value these virtues as positive contributing factors to in-clusion, citizenship, social responsi-bility, and wellness. The Eagle is the symbol for PRIDE.


DARWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSSubmitted by Sandra Ste-

paniuk, Library Manager

We are currently working on our fall program schedule and as the details are finalized we will let you know what is happening so watch for our articles and posters in the community. We currently have a signup sheet in the library for a 4 month begin-ner Tai Chi class that would run 2 times a week. We need 10 peo-ple to register to see the program go forward so if you are interest-ed please stop by and add your name to the list along with your

preference for daytime or eve-ning sessions.

Are you aware that the library has passive programming avail-able during regular hours? Pas-sive programming is programs that are self-directed by patrons and available anytime at the library. We have a few things available in the library for fam-ilies and individuals to do when they come to visit. The colour-ing club, family games and mak-erspaces are examples of passive programming. The great thing about passive programming is that it always fits into your

schedule, no specific dates and times to remember, just come down when you want to. We encourage you to ask about our passive programming and pro-vide ideas for what you would like to see in the library. We look forward to hearing you.

As the weather holds through September the used book shed (green shed behind the library) will be open on the following dates: Wednesday, September 21 from 5-8 and Monday Sep-tember 26 between 1 and 4pm. We encourage you to drop by and peruse the titles, take what

you want and leave a donation of your choosing. All money re-ceived will go directly towards the completion of the library ex-pansion.

Family Movie Night, at the Lake Isle Community Hall, will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016. We will be showing the pre-release “G” rated title “Finding Dory”. The doors will open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:00 pm. Admission is $ 2.00 and a concession will be available. See you there! All of our programs are sponsored

by The Darwell Public Library Society, Darwell Library Friend Society, FCSS and the CLSA Li-brary Grant.

The Book Club will be meeting on Monday, October 3, 2016 at 7:00p.m. to review “Crazy Rich Asians” by Kevin Kwan . Do you love to read? Do you like to discuss what you have read with others? We are always interested in a new perspective to add to our conversation. If you are in-terested in participating you can register and make arrangements for loan of the current title by calling the library @ 780-892-3746.

The Darwell Public Library Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Mon-day, September 26, 2016 starting at 7 pm. All meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend. The Library is open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday and Friday, closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holi-days. You can also find out what is happening at the library by checking our Website www.dar-wellpubliclibrary.ab.ca or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DarwellPublicLibrary


HELP KIDS LEARN THE GAME OF GOLFAdults who play golf know just how fun and frustrating the game

can be. Whether you’re a veteran golfer or someone just learning the links, golf can be challeng-ing.

But as exacting as the game can be, it also can be just as reward-ing, even for kids. Children who embrace the game of golf will learn a host of lessons they can apply in all facets of life. A hum-bling game even for professional golfers, golf can teach kids les-sons in humility and the value of persistence even when things aren’t going your way.

Golf is also a great way for parents to get kids off the couch and outdoors for some fun in the sun. Instead of spending summer afternoons in front of the televi-sion, kids who play golf are out patrolling pristine golf courses while getting some cardiovascu-lar exercise along the way. Golf can also strengthen a child’s hand-eye coordination, which can help them in other activities, including many different sports.

Though many people do not begin playing golf until they’ve reached adulthood, it’s never too early for boys and girls to start

learning the game of golf. Par-ents of preschoolers can start their kids off with a toddler play set. Though it’s just a toy, a play set can help lay a solid founda-tion for future golfers. Kids who have watched Mom and Dad play golf or practice their swing can develop their own swings on their play set.

As kids approach school age, don’t overlook the nearby putt-putt or miniature golf range as a valuable teaching tool. Miniature golf clubs are small enough for many children to use comfort-ably, and kids can use miniature golf courses as a place to put any lessons or advice on putting to good use. What’s more, a minia-ture golf course is more than just golf, with creative courses and other fun activities, so kids won’t feel overwhelmed with golf.

When kids move on from pre-school to elementary school, some might want to tag along with Mom or Dad to the driving range. You should try to avoid overwhelming kids with too much instruction or information. Instead, keep things as simple as possible, teaching them the basic

swing and encouraging them no matter how quickly they adapt.

As kids enter middle school and approach high school, those who are enjoying the game of golf can take advantage of the driving range if they haven’t al-ready begun to. A driving range typically has markers that in-dicate the distance of a regular hole, regardless of which tee you will play from on an actual golf course. Kids can aim for holes at shorter distances to learn how far their drives are going. You can then adjust the lessons you teach your children based on how far youngsters can drive the ball.

As a child gets closer to high school, you might want to buy the child his or her own set of clubs. Look for inexpensive clubs (oftentimes, thrift stores or other secondhand retailers have clubs for sale) because growing children will eventually grow out of their first set of clubs. When your child finds a set of clubs that suits him or her, teach the proper way to swing and consider sign-ing up your son or daughter for lessons. Those first few lessons can prove invaluable, turning a pastime into a passion kids will carry with them throughout their lives.


TIPS FOR NEWCOMERSTO THE GAME OF GOLF

Few hobbies can be as enjoyable one moment and as frustrating the next as golf. Golfers know a great putt can be quickly followed by a bad tee shot, and maintaining their composure through the highs and lows of the game is a key to suc-cess on the links.

Maintaining that composure isn’t always easy, even for the pro-fessionals. It’s even more difficult for beginners, who quickly learn the game of golf involves more than just spending sunny week-end afternoons on pristine golf courses. In fact, golf can be quite demanding, and beginners would be wise to heed a few tips before hitting the course.

* Don’t commit to an expensive set of clubs right off the bat. Golf clubs can be very expensive, so

beginners should buy an afford-able secondhand set of clubs so they can get the hang of what they like before spending a lot of mon-ey. Visit a pro shop and explain that you are just a beginner. The shop will likely make some valu-able suggestions and might even let you try out a pair of clubs. In addition, many driving ranges al-low customers to rent clubs, and this can be a great and inexpensive way to find the right clubs for you.

* Take lessons. Even the very best at self-teaching might find it extremely difficult to become a self-taught golfer. When first try-ing your hand at golf, take some lessons and don’t expect to be playing 18 holes any time soon. Before hitting the course, where you might be discouraged and

you might frustrate those golfing behind you, learn the fundamen-tals by taking a few lessons at the driving range. Learn from a professional, who won’t offer you any hidden secrets to golfing glo-ry (there aren’t any) but will offer sound advice on the game’s fun-damentals.

* Take the game home with you. Beginners can even take advan-tage of golf’s vast popularity by taking the game home with them. This doesn’t mean building a put-ting green in your backyard. Rath-er, purchase some instructional DVDs to learn the game during your down time throughout the week. Many golfers don’t have time to hit the links during the week, but they do have time to watch some DVDs when they get

home from work. Such instruc-tional DVDs can help you mas-ter your grip and stance, which you can then take with you to the course over the weekend.

* Have fun. Golf is a fun game; it just takes time to hone your skills. But even if you aren’t ready for the professional tour af-ter your first few rounds, you can still have fun. Don’t let some be-ginner’s frustration, which every golfer experiences, ruin the fun of the game. Take note of your sur-roundings when you hit the links, and appreciate the time you’re spending with your group. If the game becomes more a source of frustration than fun, then take a break and put in some more work away from the course, be it at the driving range or studying at home.


INCREASE TO THE FEEDER ASSOCIATION LOAN GURANTEE PROGRAM

Submitted by Oneil Carli-er, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry

The cattle industry is a key driv-er in Alberta’s rural economy, and feeder associations are vital to the success of the industry. That’s why we need to keep this sector strong.

Alberta beef is known world-wide for its quality. Cattle feeders add significant value to the way we produce quality food. Success in this sector relies on a large num-ber and range of feedlots, many of which are long-standing, fami-ly-owned operations.

For many years the invaluable work of the Feeder Association of Alberta has kept our feedlots healthy. Through the Feeder Asso-ciation Loan Guarantee Program (FALGP), the association supports producer-run co-operatives in ob-taining competitive financing for members to buy, feed and sell live-stock – both cattle and sheep – for profit.

The sector is thriving and de-

mand is exceeding the overall pro-vincial loan guarantee cap of $55 million.

That’s why our government is making a move to support our province’s cattle feeders, and it is why we announced on Sept. 14 an increase to the overall provincial loan guarantee to $100 million from $55 million.

What this does is give the pro-gram more flexibility in meeting the demand for capital. This rise in the government loan guarantee will help cattle feeders get the cap-ital they need to be successful, es-pecially in a time with increasing demand and high prices for cattle.

This move will benefit our new and young farmers, our family farms and small feedlot opera-tors – all hardworking Albertans who deserve support from our government. Their work not only advances their own livelihood but also fortifies agriculture in our province.

Economic diversification is our government’s priority and the agri-

cultural sector plays a pivotal role. We want to ensure that our rural and resource communities have the tools they need to contribute to Alberta’s prosperity.

This loan guarantee program has been highly successful for more than 75 years. We have worked closely with the industry to eval-

uate the program and make this change for the benefit of both cattle feeders and our agriculture industry.

As we get into the busy fall sea-son, I trust this loan guarantee pro-gram enhancement will immense-ly help many of our feeders.

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier with Eric Boot, Feeder Associations of Alberta Provincial Board Chair and

Kerry Fahlman, Chairman of South Eastern Livestock Feeder Ltd. Discussing the increase to the Feeder Association Loan

Guarantee program on a farm near Medicine Hat.


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ARE FORMAL SPACES DISAPPEARING? Formal dining and living spaces

could once be found in every home. But such rooms are becoming more and more rare, thanks in large part to the rising popularity of multipurpose open spaces.

As early as 1992, architects and builders were predicting the demise of formal living spaces in homes. At that year’s International Geographical Congress, architectural geographer Artimus Keiffer estimated the living room and dining room would disap-pear from the American residence in the next century, to be replaced by the family-entertainment room and the computer room. According to North Carolina-based builders Stan-ton Homes, many home buyers have inquired about converting their for-mal dining rooms into office spaces or rooms to be used for purposes other than dining.

The National Association of Home Builders also released a special report listing home features expected to be-

come the norm within the next several years. More than half of the NAHB study participants expected the living room to merge with other spaces in the home, while 30 percent expected it to vanish to save on square footage.

So what is taking the place of liv-ing rooms and dining rooms? Great rooms and open-concept kitchens have steadily caught the eyes of designers and homeowners alike. Such rooms enable a free flow between lounging and entertaining spaces and the heart of the home - the kitchen. On-the-go families may not be sitting down to the same formal dinners they once were, or they don’t need the pomp and cir-cumstance of formal meals. Large eat-in-kitchens function well for family meals and even for entertaining friends in a relaxing way.

Thanks to the advent of wireless technology and mobile devices, home residents no longer need to be relegat-ed to one room in the house for their media watching or computer use.

This may have helped to accelerate the disappearance of living rooms. In addition, the concept of devoting one space as a media-free zone (traditional formal living or sitting rooms tend to be tech-free) may seem antiquated to this plugged-in generation. Rooms that are comfortable and serve various pur-

poses better suit today’s homeowners.The rules that once governed the tra-

ditional home floor plan are more fluid than ever. Homeowners’ preferences are having a greater impact over which rooms are now being included in new homes and which ones are soon to be history.

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THE PROBLEM WITH HARD WATER Hard water can cause scaling,

deposits inside of pipes, reduced cleaning ability, and several other problems.

Home ownership opens peo-ple’s eyes to many new expe-riences, even requiring home-

owners to familiarize themselves with certain things they never encountered as renters. Home-owners become novice plumb-ers, electricians, horticulturists, and even chemists as they wade through the projects and repairs

involved with owning a home.Outside of high school chem-

istry class, you may never have given thought to water composi-tion and how it changes. Howev-er, once you become a homeown-er, you may have to pay special attention to the type of water bubbling out of your faucets. Hard water is a common concern, and it can affect appliances and other parts of the home.

What is hard water?Hard water affects about 85

percent of the United States, ac-cording to the Water Quality As-sociation. Although not harmful to human health, hard water can impact one’s daily life in other ways.

Hard water is formed when wa-ter moves through soil and rock. It dissolves very small amounts

of minerals and holds them in a solution. Calcium and magne-sium are the most common min-erals to turn water “hard.” The more magnesium and calcium water dissolves, the harder it be-comes.

From nuisance to damagingHard water can not only be a

minor headache, but also some-thing more serious. Hard wa-ter can interfere with various cleaning tasks and also personal grooming. Clothes washed in hard water may not be fully clean and may appear dingy. Hard wa-ter can cause a film on surfaces, such as bath tiles and tubs. Some people find that their hair and skin can appear dull and sticky due to hard water.

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The Problem With Hard Water Continued From Page 18

Hard water can have other ef-fects, too. Over time, the water can deposit minerals on the inside of pipes, reducing water flow. If these deposits grow thick, you may have a plumbing issue on your hands. Furthermore, miner-al deposits can harm appliances, such as water heaters, wash-ing machines and dishwashers. Eventually, hard water may ren-der these appliances ineffective, and they will need to be replaced.

Treatment optionsConsidering hard water is such

a common concern, a number of treatment options exist. The main types of water-softening systems use either a packaged water soft-ener or a mechanical water-soft-

ening unit.Packaged water softeners are

chemicals that bond with the calcium and magnesium ions in the water so that they cannot interfere with cleaning efficien-cy. These chemicals fall into two categories: precipitating and nonprecipitating. Precipitating softeners are borax and washing soda and can affect pH levels of water and make water cloudy. Nonprecipitating softeners use phosphates. Alkalinity won’t be increased, and usually there is no cloudiness or buildup. These products are typically added to laundry loads and the like and are not recommended for drink-ing water.

Mechanical water-softening systems are hooked up directly to the plumbing of the house.

They are ion-exchange systems that will add salt to the water. Although it can be safe to drink, softened water may not be rec-ommended for those who are on low-sodium diets.

Hard water is a problem many

homeowners have to face. It can affect a home’s appliances’ per-formance and cleaning abilities. Water hardness can be managed, and it is best to consult with an expert water-softening system manufacturer about your options.

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HOW TO SOUNDPROOF YOUR HOME

(MS) - What’s the first step in sound proofing your home? Finding which rooms have the least amount of sound resistance.

To do this, make sure everyone is out of the house, unplug all electron-ics and close all doors and windows. Take a quick walk through your house and pause for a few moments in each room to evaluate which ones are the noisiest. Now consider if you’re in-stalling a media room or teenage rec-reational room where volumes will be blasting on TV’s and stereos.

With this information, you should have a good idea of where you need to soundproof and create barriers against noise. Here are some tips to help you achieve the optimal result of peace and quiet:

· Plant trees and hedges along the exterior of your home, perhaps along a fence. Not only do trees and hedges

help with the environment and pro-vide a good amount of privacy, they also slow down the travel of noise from the neighborhood into your home.

· Insulate your walls and ceilings. Better insulation in your interiors and exteriors won’t just drive away excess noise, it will also reduce your heating and cooling bills during the hot and cold months. For the best sound proofing and easy installation quality, a professional-grade product by ROXUL called Safe’n’Sound is very popular.

· Seal up all cracks and holes around windows and doors, and add double glazed windows to your cur-rent glass panes.

Once you’ve selected the best soundproofing method, implement it and enjoy the bliss of silence through-out your home.

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Hall Rentals

Bright Bank Hall, 963-6835

Camp Encounter, Vincent Mireau - Camp Director. [email protected]. C: 780-504-2012 W: 780-967-2548

Darwell Hall, 780-721-2690

Darwell Seniors, 892-2457

Duffield Hall, 892-2425 or 963-6887

Entwistle Community League Hall, Contact Cheryl at 780-727-6671 or Verna at 780-716-2304.

Entwistle Senior’s Drop In Centre, Barb 727-2108 or Glennis 727-4367 Mon-Fri

Evansburg Senior’s Heritage House, Flo 727-2496 or Marcel 727-4269

Evansburg Legion, upper hall 250 people, lower hall 80-100 people, 727-3879

Fallis Community Hall, 892-3150

Gunn Hall (G.A.R.S.) 780-967-2215

Keephills Hall, 731-3761

Lake Isle Hall, 892-2481

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Lake Romeo PeaVine Hall, 785-2700

Magnolia Hall, 727-2015

Manley Goodwill Community Hall, 963-9165 or 916-0146

Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre, 786-4044

Moon Lake Community Hall, Nikki Berg 780-898-1390

Park Court Community Hall, 727-4476

Parkland Village, 960-3673 or 960-5556

Rich Valley Community Hall, 967-3696 or 967-5710

Rosenthal Community Hall, 963-7984

Seba Beach Heritage Pavilion, 797-3863

Smithfield Community Hall, 892-2390

Tomahawk & Dist Agra Center, 898-3443

Wabamun Jubilee Hall, 892-2699.

Wildwood Community Hall, 325-2692 or 325-3749

Wildwood Rec Complex 325-2077 or 514-8944

Wildwood Senior’s Hall, 325-2030

Garage Sales

GIGANTIC END OF SEASON YARD SALE: SEPT 30 - OCTOBER 1 & OCTOBER 7-8. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELRY, KNICK-KNACKS, records, TOOLS, NEW WINDOWS, WOODEN LADDERS, FURNITURE. 2224 TWP 545 ONOWAY, ACROSS FROM RED BARN PHONE 780-803-4709

Vendors Wanted for Garage Sale at Entwistle Senior Center. Table rentals inside or out $10.00, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Saturday September 24th. Call Dan 780-982-0353

Services

Best-Cistern-Septic-Solutions. Cistern and Septic Inspection,

Cleaning and Repair! New Installs Available. Plastic, metal, fiberglass or concrete. We clean them all! Your cistern will be vacuumed, cleaned and sanitized with our high pressure, hot wash, sanitizing system. Reasonable Rates, Call 780-668-4306

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LOOKING TO HOST A CANDLE PARTY? OR WANT TO DO A FUNDRAISER? EXCELLENT REWARDS!! Call Jodi for more information 780-995-6951 www.mygc.com/jcazac

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EmploymentOpportunities

WABAMUN Shoreside Inn & Suites: FRONT DESK CLERK – Permanent Part Time. Experience in an office environment required. Salary based on industry standards. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule working

dayshift (start time 6 am) and evenings as well as weekends and holidays. Opening and closing will be in accordance to occupancy. Must be self-motivated, reliable and be professional in appearance and manner. Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills and possess office administration skills. Computer skills are

essential in order to efficiently operate a computerized reservations system, perform social media interaction and perform internet research. Marketing skills desirable. Duties will include all aspects of customer service. Duties: Receive and process reservations from various sources. Processing guest arrival and departure.

Liaison with guests and staff. Daily balancing of payments, complete reports and related form. Some clerical/admin projects as assigned by management. Provide information about the facility, services available in the community and points of interest to the public. Willing and able to assist housekeeping as required as well as general front desk/lobby cleaning. Other job-related duties specified by management. Send resume to [email protected] or fax 780-892-4614

Computers

Computer Repairs Only $50. Trade yours Bad or get good working Laptops or Desktops for Only $135. FREE repairs for single parents. Computer Donations Welcome! 780-892-4993

Firewood

Firewood For Sale: Birch, Spruce, Pine, Poplar. 1 year old, well seasoned, cords and 1/2 cords, 1.0, 1.5 cft bundles. Pick up or Delivery. Woodchuck Firewood, 780-288-7247 email: [email protected]

Vehicles

1994 Chrysler Newyorker, Fully Loaded, 300K km, garaged, well maintained, runs well, good on gas, no oil burner, $2250. No accidents. Call 780-892-4993

Miscellaneous

Insulated Dog House for Large Dogs. Call 780-951-0599

Honeywood Apiaries, Wildwood: Pure, unpasturized honey for sale. $4 per pound in new plastic containers or $3 per pound in your containers. Phone 780-325-2226 for information.

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Lil’ Mule Logging Inc. Now buying Poplar/Black Poplar, Minimum 20 Acres. Call Shawn 403-318-4346

Elvira Fridge, Stove, Microwave - gas & electric, 47” Console TV & Stand, Microwave Stand, Large Dog Crate, 5 Madatta Crocks, Old Dresser & Mirror, Desk, Wooden Wood Box, Living Room Lamps, Mirror (28”x28”), Stereo Stand, Pictures, Maytag Washer & Dryer (brand new), Wooden Wheel Wagon, Tent (sleeps 8, 2 room), Treadmill (like new), Wishing Well, 4 Michelin Tires 235-60 R16 on Eagle Mags 70% Tread, Lino 10’x12’ 23’x6’, Blinds 10’x84’, 4 Hancock Tires 225 50 R17’s 60% tread. Many more items! Call 780-727-3664 or 780-514-0049 or 780-514-6573 Open to Offers

For Sale

Electric Chair Lift - Excellent Condition. Asking $350.00, Call 780-785-2454

For Rent

Office/Bay For Rent in Spruce Grove - partial or full bay. Call for more information 780-945-0604.

2 Bedroom on 3rd Floor with Balcony Available in Entwistle Immediately. Large, clean, in an adult building ONLY. Cats allowed, must have good credit. $795 includes heat, water & parking. DD $300. Ivka 780-807-1300, [email protected]

Live at Lake Wabamun, 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom, recently renovated, 1300sqft, N/S, N/P, References Required. $1200/month + utilities, DD Same. Call or text 780-305-7077 or email: [email protected]

2 Bedroom Farm House w/ Garage, 4 Appliances, New

Windows & Newly Renovated. Call 780-710-4213

Fallis Duplex 1 Bedroom, nice new reno, cabin style, one block to Lake Wabamun Boat Launch, 25 min West of Stony Plain. Shared laundry, pets negotiable. $795.00 per month, DD same, One year lease. Call 780-325-0005

Great for a Small Family or Seniors. Newly renovated townhome, 2 bedrooms, den & 1.5 bathrooms in Winfield, AB. Washer & Dryer in-suite. $850/month. Call 403-606-6977

2 Bedroom House in Evansburg. Some new floor, Fenced yard, Fresh paint, Fridge, Stove, W/D, Backs onto park, Pets

Negotiable. $895/month + Utilities, DD Same. 1 year lease, working adults No Partiers. Call 780-325-0005

Real Estate

NEED CASH?! We Buy: Estates & Complete Households, We Pay Cash!! 780-727-2724

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SEPT - FAMILY VIOLENCE GROUPS - Parkland Turning Points Society is offering Family Violence groups for men & women this Sept. Please contact 780-963-8774.

SEPT 22 - HERBS AND HOW TO USE THEM, 7:00 p.m. @Tipple Park MuseumSEPT 25 - CURLING REGISTRATION for Lakeside Curling Club, Seba Beach. 7:30 p.m. Phone

Brian 780-554-5843SEPT 25 - MAGNOLIA HARVEST SUPPER, 5pm. $16/plate, Donation of garden produce

is appreciated. (Confirm donation by Sept 21 for incorporation into meal prep, etc.) www.magnoliacommunityclub.ca, 780-727-2015.

OCT - PARKLAND POTTERS CROOKED POT GALLERY: HAUNTED BY THE PAST. Opening reception Oct 1, 3-5 p.m. Functional pottery with layers of historical design by Jeannette Wright. 4912-51 Ave., Stony Plain.

OCT 1 - EVANSBURG ART CLUB: PAINTING w/ WILLIE WONG, 10am-4pm at Wildwood Senior Centre. For info & registration call Janice 780-727-4340

OCT 22 - MAGNOLIA CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET & TRADE FAIR, 10-5pm. Over 35 Vendors, Concession, Door Prizes, 50/50. www.magnoliacommunityclub.ca, Facebook, 780-727-2015 or email [email protected]

If you are a LICENSED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, you are welcome to submit your announcement FREE of charge, space permitting. You are required to submit your non-profit number. Call (780) 962-9229. Please note that all submitted announce-

ments will be edited to fit the 2 line limit. Deadline 12 noon Friday prior to publication (Thursdays on long weekends).

FARMERS MARKETS CARVEL FARMERS’ MARKET: Thurs evenings 5pm-8pm, Carvel Hall. Alberta Approved. Info www.face-book.com/CarvelStationMarket or (780) 499-1112DRAYTON VALLEY: Every Wed, 10:30-1:30pm at the OmniplexEVANSBURG: Sat., 10am-2 pm, Tipple Park Museum. Call 727-2240 for tables.SEBA BEACH: Saturdays @ 10:30-12:30pm at the Seba Beach Pavillion. *May 14 - Sept 10. SPRUCE GROVE: at the Elevator, Sat 9:30-1:30, ta-bles (780)240-5821STONY PLAIN: Sat, 9am-1pm, Downtown, Stony Plain. Phone Nancy 780-962-3993.

BINGO ENTWISTLE COMM. LEAGUE BINGO: Every Wednes-day, Doors Open 6pm, STONY PLAIN SENIOR’S DROP-IN CENTRE: public bingo every Tues, 7pm. All ages welcome. Phone (780) 963-6685TOMAHAWK: every Mon at Agra Centre, doors 6pm, Bingo 7:30pm. Info 339-2423 or 339-3747WABAMUN LIONS CLUB: Satellite Bingo - Jubilee Hall Thurs. 6pm, 2 Early Birds, WILDWOOD: Mon night. 6:30pm, bingo starts 7:30pm, Early Birds & Lucky 7.

MEAT DRAWS Darwell: Put on by Alberta Beach & District Lions Club, 4:00pm, bi-weekly, Darwell Lounge & Restau-rantEvansburg: Evansburg Legion, Friday 8-10pm & Sat-urday 3-5pm

JAMBOREE CALMAR: Wilton Park Community Hall, Every 4th Sat of Every Month. Starts at 7:30pm. Phone 780-985-2478 or 780-985-3200.CHIP LAKE: Ravine Comm Hall, 1st Sat 325-2119 or 325-2391DUFFIELD: 4th Sat, Sept to May, Duffield Community Hall. 6:30 Supper.ENTWISTLE: at Entwistle Community Hall, 3rd Satur-day. For more info call John at 587-277-0521. *Start-ing Oct through May.MAGNOLIA: at Magnolia Hall, 7pm. Every 2nd Satur-day each Month, Hot Food. 727-2015 or www.mag-noliacommunityclub.caSEBA BEACH: 2nd Friday, 7pm, Seba Senior’s Centre, Toni 797-4233SPRUCE GROVE: at Sandhills Community Hall, 3rd Sunday, 1-5pm. Info Florence 780-962-3104 Margaret 780-962-3051 *Sept - June.STONY PLAIN: Stony Plain Seniors Drop In Center, 5018 - 51 Ave. Every 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month @ 7pm, Cost $2. Everybody Welcome. Contact 587-989-7214 or 963-7920.TOMAHAWK: Tomahawk Agriplex, 3rd Friday of month. 7:00pm. Call 780-339-3755. *Starts Nov 21st.WILDWOOD: Wildwood Community Hall, 3rd Wed Each Month, 7pm. 325-3749 *Oct - June.THE ABBOTTSFIELD VARIETY MUSIC JAM: at Ab-botsfield Rec Centre (3006 119 Ave. Edmonton) 3rd

Friday of each month @ 7pm. PH: 780-918-8545, Admission is Donations Only.

TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Alberta Beach: Tues, 6pm at St John’s Lutheran Church on Hwy 633. 967-5009Entwistle: Wed 5:15 weigh-in, 5:30-6:30 meeting, upper level Lions Hall (next to swimming pool) 780-932-2695.Evansburg: Thursday Mornings 9:30am at Evans-burg Legion Hall (Back door). 727-2155Stony Plain: Thurs evening, Stony Plain United Church. Susan (780) 968-0869Spruce Grove: Wed Mornings, 8:45 a.m. at Anglican Church, 131 Church Road. 960-1109, Christiane.Wildwood: Thurs at Wildwood School, 5pm. Connie (780) 325-2420

YOUR COMMUNITY FREE HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM, Wabamun Se-niors & Wabamun Lions for individuals who would like to arrange for meal preparation through a local restaurant but have difficulty getting out to pick it up. Call 892-2551 Darlene or 892-2336 Linda.HEALTHY AGING NURSE & FOOT CARE PERSON, Wabamun Seniors Centre, 2nd Thurs of month 9am

SOCIAL EVENTS 50+ YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON for Parkland County Seniors. 12 Noon at Stony Plain United Church Basement, $8/plate. 3rd Wed of Month, Sept - June. For reservations call Audrey 780-963-1782.55+ CLUB DRAYTON VALLEY: in recreation center *upstairs. Music Jams: Doors open 1:00pm. Last Sun of each month. Come on in and listen, 780-542-3768.AEROBICS: Low impact, Mon/Wed,11am-Noon,Wild-wood Senior’s Centre,$1/session.CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH LESSONS at Keephills Public Library. Tues & Thurs, 7:00pm. Free program for anyone interested in learning the language.COUNTRY QUILTERS, Stony Plain “Sew in Tues-day”, 2nd Tues of month, 10-3pm. $5/member, $6/non-members. Bring your own projects to work on, coffee, cutting mats, rulers & irons supplied. Contact Cindy 780-963-7170.CRIBBAGE: 1st & 3rd Sat every mon 7pm. Wabamun Seniors CentreESL CONVERSATION CLUB at Entwistle Public Li-brary. 2nd Wed of every month. 6:30-8:00pm. Free, no registration required. Call 780-727-3811 for info. *Starts Sept. 14EVANSBURG ART CLUB: meet & paint Thurs 1-4pm Rec Plex. 727-4340 or 727-4098EVANSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY CLUB: 4th Thurs, 7-9pm, Grand Trunk High. 727-3925EVANSBURG GUIDES & PATHFINDERS: Mon 6pm, Camp Evansburg.EVANSBURG SENIOR’S HERITAGE HOUSE: Floor Curling Mon & Thurs, 1pm. Court Whist Thurs, 7pm.EVANSBURG TIPPLE PARK HISTORICAL BUILDING TOURS: Thurs - Sun, 10:00-4:00pm.LAC STE ANNE COMMUNITY CHOIR, choir accepting all voice ranges. Meets every Wed, 7:30pm. Info (780) 924-3662.MAYERTHORPE WOMEN’S LEAGUE PRAYER CHAIN:

Everyone with the 786, 785 or 674 Prayers and Prayees are needed. Doreen 786-2434.PANCAKE/BREAKFAST SOCIAL: Parkland Village Community Centre - 3rd Sunday (except June, July, August) 9-11:30amPARENT & TOT PLAYTIME: PERC Building Stony Plain Wed. 10–11am, Holborn Community Hall Thurs 9:30–11am, Parkland Village Thurs 9:30–11:30am.PEMBINA SKATING CLUB (Evansburg Arena), offers Learn-to-Skate, CanSkate & STARSkate for all ages. Skating year runs from Sept-Mar. Call Lisa 727-2729.POT LUCK every Tues, noon, Wabamun Seniors Cen-tre. Come on down!SEA CADETS: 299 Mackenzie, Stony Plain Comm Center, Wed 6:30 youths 12-18, 963-0843SEBA BEACH SENIORS CENTER: Yoga, mon, 9:30am, $10/session. Bridge thurs, 1pm. Jams every Wed night, 7pm. Thrift Shop every Wed & Sat at 10-3. SEBA BEACH QUILTERS & FIBER ARTS: 1st, 2nd, 4th Wed, 9:30am, Seniors Center. Quilters - 3rd Wed, 9am, Seba Pavilion.SENIORS 50+ LUNCHEON: 3rd Wed, 12 noon at Stony Plain United Church basement hall. Call Audrey (780) 963-7582SPIRITUAL LIVING STONY PLAIN INSPERATIONAL CINEMA & DISCUSSIONS at PERC Building (5413-51 St. Stony Plain). 2nd Fri of month at 7pm. Popcorn provided, donations appreciated. Contact 780-940-3032SPIRITUAL LIVING STONY PLAIN GATHERING at PERC Building (5413-51 St. Stony Plain). Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month. Meditation at 10am, in-spirational sharing at 10:30am, Children’s activities. Contact 780-940-3032SPRUCE GROVE ELEVATOR TOURS: Tues-Sat, 9-3pm. 960-4600.SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: Thursdays 7-9pm. Starts Sept 29th to Dec 15th, 2016. Broxton Park School, Spruce Grove. 10 Weeks - $80/adult. 780-999-9482 or [email protected] DANCING: Evansburg Legion, Thurs 7-10pm. Beginners & midstream welcome. Info (780) 727-4099. *Starting Oct 6.STONY PLAIN’S 5TH MERIDIAN GOOD SAMS RV CHAPTER: Ecole Meridian Heights School (4119-43 Street). Meets Every 3rd Tues of Month at 7pm. Call Pat at 780-963-6976 or Ruth at 780-288-9829.STONY PLAIN BOMBER FOOTBALL CLUB is looking for football players ages 8-14, atom, peewee, ban-tam, contact [email protected] SENIORS CRAFTS, Specific Fridays 11am-4pm. Esther (780) 325-2468.WRITERS PROGRAM: Mayerthorpe Library, 1st & 3rd Wed, 1pm.ZUMBA with Sholean, Wed evenings 6:30-7:30. For info, Stephanie 780-963-1541.

MEETINGS 2ND TIMERS: A support & confidential group for Grandparents Parenting. 1st Thurs of month, 6:30pm. Grand Trunk High School (meet in Lobstick Literacy & Learning room). Child care provided at the Evans-burb Public Library. *Starts OctoberAA: Friday at 8pm, Evansburg. Call 325-2204, 727-2466 or 727-6652.AHS: Addiction Services provides assessment and counseling for alcohol, other drugs, tobacco and gambling in Breton on court day Wednesdays. To make an appointment, please call 780-542-3140.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IF Drinking is a Problem! 780-236-1043AL-ANON: Wed Spruce Grove United Church, 1A Fieldstone Drive. 8pm. 962-5205ALBERTA PARENTING FOR THE FUTURE ASSOC: Call 963-0549 or visit www.apfa.ca to register. All programs are confidential & free.CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Evans/Ent): 7:30pm 3rd Thurs, Heritage House.CHERISHED MEMORIES, PARENTS & TOTS: Wed & Fri, 10-Noon, Alberta Beach Agliplex Liz 967-6856.C.H.I.L.D. (Citizens Helping In Life’s Defence) Please join our Pro-Life meetings once a month in Stony Plain. For info call Chris 963-6997. CITIZENS ON PATROL: The Pembina Community Watch Patrol Meets 2nd Thurs of each month at 7:30 pm, at the West Central Forage Association Office 5009 45th Ave, Entwistle. Contact 780-727-2000

COMMUNITY QUILTERS & CRAFTERS: 3rd Tues. Evansburg, Liz 727-3872 Brenda 727-4476DARWELL & DISTRICT AG SOCIETY: 8pm, 1st Mon, Community Hall.DDRA MEETING: 7pm, 2nd Mon, Darwell Community Hall 892-3099. *Except Jul/Aug/DecDRAYTON VALLEY/CALMAR PC MONTHLY CONSTIT-UENCY MEETING, Breton Senior Center, 7pm. Every-one welcome. *No meetings July & Aug.DRAYTON VALLEY BRANCH OF ALBERTA GENEA-LOGICAL SOCIETY: meets 7pm at The Wishing Well every 3rd Wed of the month. For more information call (780) 542-2787ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY LEAGUE GENERAL MEET-INGS: 2nd Thursday monthly 7:30 PM. *Except June, July, AugustENTWISTLE LIONS CLUB: 2nd & 4th Tues, 8pm, En-twistle curling Rink. Jim 727-3573ENTWISTLE SENIORS: Ladies:10am 2nd & 3rd Wed, Floor Curling: Tue & Fri, 2pmEVANSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: 4th Thurs, 7pm Grand Trunk High 727-2030.EVANSBURG SENIOR’S HERITAGE HOUSE: 2nd Tues of Month, 1:30pm. New Members Always Welcome.EVERGREEN SPINNERS & WEAVERS GUILD: 2nd Mon, 10am,Wildwood. 405-7582.FALLIS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 3rd Tues, 7pm.GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: Poplar Hollow District Guides-Pathfinders, Mon 6-8pm. Sparks-Brownies Tues 4-5:30pm. Meet at Camp Evansburg. Brenda 780-727-4476 KINETTE CLUB OF MAYERTHORPE: 7:30pm, Kins-men Hall, 2nd Tues. Want to volunteer? Wanda 305-9832 or [email protected] STE. ANNE & LAKE ISLE WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT SOCIETY: 3rd Fri, 7pm, Alberta Beach Council Chambers. LAKE ISLE HALL BOARD: 3rd Tues, 7:30 pm, Lake Isle Hall.LOBSTICK 4-H BEEF & MULTI CLUB: 1st Mon, Evans-burg Arena, 7 pm, Jackie 780-727-2541LOBSTICK GARDEN CLUB: 1st Mon, Evansburg Bap-tist Church, Charlotte (780) 325-3787MAYERTHORPE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ASSOC, ev-ery 4th Mon, 5pm in Hospital Basement Education Room.MS SOCIETY DRAYTON VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP meets 1st Tues of month, Sept-June, 6-8pm at Norquest College. Terra Leslie, 1-403-346-0290.MS SOCIETY PARKLAND COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP: Are you diagnosed with MS and have ques-tions? This group is for you! Last Tues of month, 7-9pm, Westview Health Centre (4405 South Park Dr.) Contact Cassy 780-471-3034NA MEETING: Tues, 7pm. 514-6011PEMBINA AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP: meets Tues-days @ 7:30pm. at Evanburg Catholic Church Hall. Call Patty H. (780) 727-4516 or Cheryl (780) 727-6671PEMBINA PORCUPINES - JUNIOR FOREST WAR-DENS: Entwistle Porcupine gathering: 7pm, 1st Tue. Len & Tineke at 727-2020.PROBLEMS WITH DRUG OR ALCOHOL ADDICTION in a loved one? Contact Drug Rehab Resource for a free confidential consultation. 1-866-649-1594 or www.drugrehabresource.net. SOBRIETY Meetings: Men’s group, Sun, 5413-51St, Stony Plain, 7:30pm. Mike 983-1951.SOLVE: Community Enviro issues discussed at Smithfield Hall (N of Hwy 16 on RR34). 2nd Thurs. Free. Jana 892-0006STONY PLAIN FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION & WA-BAMUN GUN CLUB: 2nd Mon, Stony Plain Comm Center, 7:30pm. SUNDOWNERS TOASTMASTER CLUB: Mon, 7:30pm, St Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Spruce Grove. Jodi 962-6602.W.E.E COMMUNITY FOOD BANK: Call (780) 727-4043 for emergency food needs, volunteer oppurtunities & donations. Monthly Meeting: LAST Monday of each month at 7:30pm at the Food Bank. (Old fire hall in Entwistle) ALL WELCOME. *Except DecemberWILDWOOD & DIST AG SOCIETY: 2nd Wed 7pm. Wil-ma 325-2424WILDWOOD & DIST. ROD & GUN CLUB: 1st Thurs, 7:30pmWILDWOOD SENIORS: 4th Wed. at 2:00pm. Opal 325-2030. *No meeting July/Aug/Dec.

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