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August 21, 2015 edition of the Stettler IndependentTRANSCRIPT
A rug maker from LacombeVOLUME 13 NUMBER 34 FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015
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MOUSH SARA JOHN
Weekender reporterFar from the noise of ur-
ban life, on a quiet street in Lacombe, Lloyd McMillin gets ready to take his rugs to the Stettler Farmers’ Market on a Tuesday, once a month, loading his van, hoping that he can sell some of his labor-laden products.
At 87, living alone and still crocheting, McMillin is sharp at his craft.
“I started crocheting when I was 10 years old,” said Mc-Millin. “I’m not sure how it came about, but I enjoyed doing it from a very early age, and it has helped me keep myself out of mischief, because it is important to have a passion, something that you really love.”
Recalling early memories when he was first introduced to the craft, McMillin said one day when he was home from school his mother had asked him to untwine a mat that she had made from piec-es of cloth.
Once the mat had been undone into pieces of cloth again, she had showed him to stitch them back together using thread and hooks, into a mat again.
Growing up on a farm in Haynes, and helping his family with all the chores, kept McMillin quite busy till he was in his mid 30s, when he came across an article in a paper, which included a detailed guide as to how to crochet on a frame.
That triggered McMillin to take up his passion again.
“It took me back years to the first time I had started to crochet when I was a kid, but I figured there had to be an easier way, because crochet-ing on the frame is a tedious job and so I started using the hooks, which I had used when I was a little boy,” said McMillin.
When McMillin started making mats again, he would give them away as gifts or to people who he would visit, but one day it struck him to start selling them.
McMillin’s first venture was a small community market in Pine Lake where he sold one mat, but that did not deter him.
Once he figured out the travelling expenses and the cost of renting display tables at various farmers’ and com-munity markets, McMillin was confident he would be able to spend his time cro-cheting and selling rugs.
What is unique about Mc-Millin’s rugs is the fact that he uses baling twine from farmers to make his rugs, minimizing his input costs.
“I try to put in as little money as possible into my crocheting, so I use baling twine, which is water-repel-lent and so all my rugs have that property,” said McMil-lin.
Being a farmer has helped McMillin gather baling twine from other farmers through the years, which he
puts to good use, because farmers are usually quite happy to help him out with the used baling twine.
“The farmers need to get rid of their twine, they can’t burn it or bury it anywhere, so what do they do?”
Most of the rooms of Mc-
Millin’s house have been taken up by the ready-to-sell rugs which he has crocheted over the years and those he continues to work on, while other rooms have spools of baling twine waiting to be processed.
With his bedroom has
been transformed into his workstation where huge spools of baling twine are stacked on the floor, McMil-lin’s rugs come in three dif-ferent sizes of small, which is 18 inches wide; medium, which is 21 inches wide; and large, which is 24 inches
wide, priced at $15, $20 and $25 respectively.
When McMillin is not at his workstation crocheting, he socializes with seniors in the community, and some-times even tries his hand at woodwork.
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Moush Sara John/Weekender reporter
Lloyd McMillin inspects a spool of baling twine to check whether it is dry enough to begin working with. This spool was given to him recently by a local farmer had been soaking wet. Inset: Lloyd McMillin at his craft, making rugs at his workstation. McMillin’s bedroom has been transformed into his workspace where he has stacked spools of bal-ing twine and rugs, some fi nished, some still waiting to be completed.
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Weekender reporterPeople with a love of
the long-eared kind of the equine species gathered once again at Tees rodeo grounds over the weekend of Aug. 15 and 16 to celebrate their affection for the animals and had fun with activities involving competitions and shows.
Ross Shandro, president
of the Alberta Mule and Donkey Club, which organizes the annual gathering during the third weekend of August, said this year’s event had seen a lot of participation cancelled due to rain, which stole from the fun of the event.
“We had 28 participants this year, 21 mules and eight donkeys,” said Shandro.
Most of the donkeys were of the miniature kind and there was one what is called “mammoth” donkey doing the rounds,
going through mazes and swerving through cones to show their talents of fi nding and taking direction from the drivers of the carts.
While the love for horses is widespread and well known, Shandro said long eared cousins of horses are no less clever and loveable. He quoted the legendary American horse trainer Tom Dorrence as saying “A mule isn’t considered stupid, he is just waiting for his handler to fi gure out what the handler should be
doing.” He added that, as a 33-
year owner of mules, he had won competitions as a healer in team roping events riding his mule as well as earning titles in trail and obstacle competitions.
According to Shandro, the loveable nature of the long-eared animals has not gone unnoticed by people.
One example is Patrice Paisley, an MS patient, who has got a donkey just a year ago and is fi nding it very enjoyable to take care of her miniature donkey.
“It’s a blast,” said Paisley when asked about her ownership of Annabelle, her donkey.
“She eats very little and needs very little care,” she added.
It is noted that lovers of mules and donkeys come from all walks of life: The mammoth donkey owner at last weekend’s event is a pilot fl ying STARS helicopters.
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Patrice Paisley is fi n-ishing the trail with her miniature donkey Anna-belle in 1’ 35”, 20 seconds ahead of the closest rival to win the top prize in their category at Tees ro-deo grounds on Sunday, Aug. 16.
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Of those polled, regardless if they had a formal suc-cession plan or not, when it came time to retire many planned to transfer it to a family member or sell it to a third party, partner or employee. Nearly a quarter planned to simply close their business, but a full 27 per cent were unsure as to what they’d do.
In 18 years in dealing with farm and small busi-ness owners, I find this ratings very true, as they take great pride in their independence. Unfortunately this can work against them as related to sale or succession planning, resulting in them putting the whole idea on the back burner to sometime down the road.
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“I like spending my time well and productively, so the other day I gave wood-work a go, and made a small rocking chair for one of my great granddaughters.”
At McMillin’s age, to have no prescription glass-es, especially since he has been working at such an eye-laborious craft is a wonder, but it is what keeps him going.
“As long as I have good eyesight I can drive my van, but once that gets affected, I know I will not have the independence to be out and about and that will be a sad day.”
McMillin reckons once his driving licence is taken away, he would not be as mobile, but till then he will continue to make rugs.
“I intend to keep doing this as long as I can!” said McMillin.
At McMillin’s door step, outside the entrance, is one of his oldest rugs, which
would have been orange in colour, had it not been bleached by the sun to a light peach, a reminder of fading times and the dura-bility of McMillin’s handi-craft.
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Powerline Technician - Service Hanna, AlbertaRequisition ID #REQ02564Application Deadline: August 27, 2015
Clearview Public SchoolsRequires
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERSCompetition #5629
We are looking for an energetic individual to join our dedicated team of bus drivers. We require a driver for the Grandview/Meadowlands bus route in Stettler for the 2015-2016 school year. Training will be provided if required.
Applicants are required to complete an application form with the names of at least two references that have agreed to be contacted. Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume to Clearview Public Schools, Attn: D. Larsen, Box 1720, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0. Faxes may be sent to (403) 742-1388. We also accept applications electronically at [email protected]. Please quote the competition number on all applications submitted. This competition closes September 4, 2015 at 1:00 pm.
We appreciate all applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
ALBERTA PIG COMPANY is now accepting applications for EXPERIENCED SWINE HERDSPERSONS at our
RED WILLOW PORK FARM Location near Gadsby, AB.
Salary: $14.91 to $18.00 hourly for 42.5 hours per week Permanent Full-Time. Health, Dental and Retirement benefi ts. JOB REQUIREMENTSLanguage: EnglishEducation: College, CEGEP or other non-university certifi cate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsEquipment and Machinery Experience: Feeding and watering systemExperience: Minimum 1 yearAddtional Skills: Perform general farm duties; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Area of Specialization: SwineWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demandingAbility to Supervise: 1 to 2 peopleWork Location Information: Rural area; Staff accommodation availableSpecifi c Skills: Provide agricultural livestock services such as artifi cial insemination, disinfecting pens or barns, ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; maintain livestock performance recordsPersonal Suitability: Team playerAPPLY TO ALBERTA PIG COMPANY by e-mail: [email protected]
VILLAGE OF CONSORTJOB OPPORTUNITYRECREATION DIRECTOR
Th e Village of Consort is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, team oriented person for the position of Recreation Director. We are looking for a self-motivated team player to join our team. We off er a supportive workplace setting that promotes transparency, innovation and commu-nity building.
Th is is a full time position requiring the ability to work fl exible hours, evening, week-ends and some overtime depending on program demands.
Reporting to the CAO, the Recreation Director shall perform regular maintenance duties required in the day to day operations of the Sportex (consisting of hockey arena, curling rink, bowling alley and community hall), including but not limited to custodial duties, enforcement of rules and policies, installation and maintenance of ice surfaces, Zamboni op-eration and maintenance, ice plant maintenance and inspections, pool maintenance, sportsgrounds maintenance, campsite maintenance, green space maintenance and playground maintenance.
Th e suitable candidate will be an individual with initiative and a strong sense of responsibility, have a practical aptitude to carry out work assign-ments, have a friendly, helpful personality and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with sport, recreation and leisure program in Consort; Ensure both recreation and community facilities are properly maintained in the highest standard in order to provide a safe, clean and appropriate environment for recreation and community activities; Assist in planning and implementation of recreation and culture programs; Ability to work with all staff , senior administration, contractors, consultants, user groups and local volunteers; Develop regular maintenance scheduled for our facilities; Ability to take initiative and apply practical knowledge to resolve new, unusual or troublesome situations; Th e ability to liaison with community groups to enhance the community and its facilities; Knowledge of applicable regulations, equipment and soft ware; Take initiative and set realistic goals and develop plans to achieve them in a team environment; Assist with the planning and implementation of a variety of community/special events; Promotion of all recreation/cultural programs and facilities.
Qualifi cations: Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent; Valid Class 5 Alberta Provincial Driver’s License and Drivers Abstract; Applicable degrees or certifi cations will be given preference; Criminal Record Check and Child Welfare Check; Mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing; St. John First Aid Certifi cate; WHMIS certifi cation; Computer experience preferable; Willingness and ability to obtain an Arena Operator Certifi cate and Pool Operator Certifi cate within a reasonable time frame; Be committed to safety practices and procedures.
Th e Village off ers an excellent rate of pay (hourly wage range $27.05 to $32.33) dependant on qualifi cations and experience.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume to the under-signed. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered will be contacted.
CAO, MONIQUE JEFFREYVILLAGE OF CONSORTBOX 490, CONSORT, AB. T0C 1B0Phone: 403-577-3652Fax: 403-577-2024Email: mjeff [email protected] will CLOSE on Friday August 28th, 2015 at NOON.
We are seeking an Assistant Store Manager for our Sobeys Liquor Stettler location.
Reporting to the Store Manager, you will provide direction and support to store employees while demonstrating outstanding customer service.
As the ideal candidate, you feel comfortable dealing directly with customers and will provide effective leadership to store employees. You will also enjoy sharing your product knowledge with store employees to ensure customers receive top-notch customer service when choosing from our wide selection.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Previous retail supervisory experience.- Profi cient in Microsoft Offi ce and knowledge of computer systems- Knowledge of company programs, products, departments and standards is an asset.- Proserve Certifi cation is an asset.- Must be available days, weekends and evenings up to Midnight.
Please submit resume by: e-mail: [email protected].
fax: 403-742-0547 or: In person at the store.
HEARTLAND YOUTH CENTER
Heartland Youth Center requires 2-3 creative, energetic and fun individuals to plan, implement and evaluate programs and events for youth ages 6 – 18.
1 part time position: 15-30 hours with
an interest in arts & crafts, leadership
and role modeling. Must be 18+ years.
1-2 part time positions: 5-15 hours.
Must be 16+ years
Ideal candidates will be organized; have experience working with youth; and be positive role models. Training will be provided.
Screening required. Positions will involve some evening and weekend work.
Please apply by resume in person at 5002 - 47 Street.
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BEARSPAW is a moderately sized oil and gas company operating
primarily in the Stettler and Drumheller areas. We are
currently accepting applications for a
JUNIOR OIL AND GAS OPERATOR in our Stettler Field.
Applicants need to be mechanically inclined, motivated to work hard
and learn quickly. Associated industry
experience eg. instrumen-tation or facilities
construction experience would be an asset but is not necessarily required.
This position offers adiverse and challenging work environment with
competitive pay, attractive benefi ts and the ability to grow within the organiza-tion. Applicants must live or be willing to relocate to
within a 20 minute commute of the work
place location (Stettler).Please Submit Resume’s
Attention HumanResources
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Fax: (403) 252-9719Mail: Suite 5309, 333 96th Ave NE Calgary, Alberta T3K 0S3
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Cameron Bay Holdings Inc. o/a McDonalds’s in Ponoka and Red Deer
(Gasoline Alley East and West) is now hiring full
time and part time Food Service Supervisors. Wages are between
$13.75 to $16.00 per hour,depending upon experi-ence and qualifi cations.
Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts
and have 3 to 5 years pre-vious experience. Must be able to supervisor up to 20
crew. Part-time applica-tions will be accepted fromCanadians and PermanentResidents. Apply in person
4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka,37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer,and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer or email resume to
[email protected] or fax to403-783-4251.
Sales &Distributors 830SALES ASSOCIATE
REQUIREDFor North/Central Alberta.Opportunity for a mature
person or couple inwholesale fashion jewelry,
giftware and clothing sales.
• Great second career.• Must be fi t and love to
travel.• Work schedule approx.
8 months per year.• A strong interest in
ladies fashion an asset.
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Terry, 306-652-2112Check us out at:
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Trades 850Wanted:
Experienced AutoBody Painter Collision and
other body workpreparation would be anasset. Please apply with
resume to [email protected] or fax yourresume to 403-342-7447
Trades 850
is looking to fi ll the following positions: Overhead Door
InstallerMinimum one year experi-ence installing residential, commercial, and industrial overhead doors or appli-cable trade, solid work
ethic, and ability to work in a team, Comfortable with heights, mechanical apti-tude & basic construction
knowledge.Receptionist /
Safety CoordinatorAnswering telephones,
taking parts orders, creating purchase orders and sales orders, arrange shipping documents, main-tain a safety program, and other duties as required.
GlazierMeasuring jobs for
estimating and installa-tions, making templates,
Installing glass and sealed units into various glazing
systems, Commercial repairs including installa-
tion of storefronts and door repairs (closers, pivots,
locks, etc), Glass cutting and other repairs.
General LabourerTo act as a helper for
Glaziers and Overhead Door Installers, deliveries/ pick-ups, and misc. shop
duties as required.
All above positions require a valid driver’s license. Salary will depend on experience. Benefi ts package and full time
hours offered. Please apply to:
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ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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403-340-1930www.academicexpress.ca
Brennen Funeral Home and
Cremation Services,Stettler, a Division of
Central Alberta Funeral Service Ltd. is offering an
Apprentice Position.Full Time,
Dual License Interested applicants
must be willing to:- learn - take on-call duties - clerical work - hold a valid driver’s license- physically fi t- Pass a criminal records check- other duties as defi ned
Interested applicants please email resumes to
FIRE EXTINGUISHER TECHNICIAN
Will train, oilfi eld exp. an asset, clean, licensed, fi t, and able to work alone.
e-mail resume to [email protected]
Buy & Sell#1500 - #1990
Aircraft ..............................1510Antiques & Art ..................1520Auctions ............................1530Bicycles ............................1540Building Supplies ..............1550Business Machines ..........1560Cameras & Accessories ..1570Children’s Items ................1580Clothing ............................1590Computers ........................1600Concert & Event Tickets ..1610Equipment - Misc. ............1620Equipment - Heavy ..........1630Tools ................................1640Farmers’ Market &Food Basket......................1650Firewood ..........................1660Lumber ............................1670Garden Supplies ..............1680Lawn Tractors ..................1690Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700Household Appliances......1710Household Furnishings ....1720TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740Jewellery ..........................1750Kid’s Deals........................1755Misc. For Sale ..................1760Musical Instruments..........1770Music Lessons..................1780Piano & Organs ................1790Office Supplies ................1800Pets & Supplies ................1810Pet Services ....................1820Cats ..................................1830Dogs ................................1840Sports Cards ....................1850Sporting Goods ................1860Collectors’ Items ..............1870Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880Travel Packages ..............1900Wedding Supplies ............1910Recycled Products............1920Wanted to Buy ..................1930Items to Give Away ..........1940
Auctions 1530UPCOMING AUCTIONS
ESTATE of Tilda Bachand4618-56 Ave. Rimbey, AB
Sun. Aug. 9 @ 11 am.~~~~~
Sun. Aug. 16, 12 noonMoving sale of Eveline Rose
West of Ponoka on Hwy. 53 ( 4/5 miles) to Hwy. 795
north 3 miles to curve in road, Range Rd. 263, 1/2
mile, 1st place on left.~~~~~~
Sun. Aug. 23, 12 noon6416-51St. Ponoka
Big Strapper Auction403-782-5693
Check website for full listingswww.bigstrapperauctions.net
Agricultural#2000 - #2290
Farm Equipment ..............2010Haying Equipment ............2020Tractors ............................2030Combines & Headers ......2040Fertilizer Equipment..........2050Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060Equipment Wanted ..........2070Farm Custom Work ..........2080Farm Auctions ..................2090Livestock ..........................2100Livestock - Exotic..............2110Sheep ..............................2120Poultry ..............................2130Horses ..............................2140Horse Boarding ................2150Riding Supplies ................2160Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170Pasture Wanted ................2180Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190Seed Grain ......................2200Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Grain, FeedHay 2190
ROUND hay bales. Hay, green feed and straw.
Delivery avail. No Sunday calls please 403-704-3509
For Rent#3000 - #3200
Acreages/Farms ..............3010Houses/Duplexes ............3020Condos/Townhouses........3030Manufactured Homes ......3040Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050Suites ..............................3060Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070Roommates Wanted ........3080Rooms for Rent................3090Motels/Hotels ..................3100Offices ..............................3110Stores/Commercial ..........3120Industrial ..........................3130Warehouse Space............3140Garage Space..................3150Storage Space ................3160Land ................................3170Pasture ............................3180Mobile Lot ........................3190Misc. for Rent ..................3200
Wanted to Rent#3250 - #3390
Acreages/Farms ..............3255Houses/Duplexes ............3260Suites ..............................3270Rooms..............................3280Manufactured Homes ......3290Housesitting Wanted ........3300Garage Space..................3310Storage Space ................3320Stores/Commercial ..........3330Office Space ....................3340Industrial ..........................3350Warehouse Space............3360Resorts & Cottages..........3370Pasture/Land....................3380Mobile Lot ........................3390
Houses/Duplexes 3020SMALL 2 bedroom house,
White Sands, AB., N/S, utils. incld, $950/mo. + DD
Avail. immed. 403-741-8707, 742-3539
STETTLER 3 bdrm. 2 bath split level house w/deck & fenced yard, ref’s. & SD
403-740-6782
TWO story a/c house in downtown Stettler. Designated residential/commercial; run your business on the main fl oor (1,000 sq. ft.) and live upstairs (1,000 sq. ft.). Incl. parking, stove, fridge, dish-washer, shared laundry, water. No pets. Gas and power extra. DD $1,000, rent $1,600/month. Avail. now. Call or leave mes-sage at 780-877-0131.
Suites 30602 BDRM suite in tri-plex
unit, rent/dd $800, ref. req., avail. Sept. 1. Contact Clint at 403-742-9729
Suites 3060BEST RENTAL VALUE
IN STETTLER1 & 2 Bedroom, furnished
kitchenette suites.All utilities, cable, internet.
Avail. immediatelyKimberly 403-690-5828
STETTLER: 2 BEDROOM SUITE IN ADULT BUILDING 30+.
Very quiet & well maintained. No pets, no smoking, $825/mo., $825 d.d., includes heat, water,
1 parking stall.Available Immed.
403-350-9243
TWO bdrm. bsmt. suite in downtown Stettler. Separ-ate entry, parking space. Stove, fridge, dishwasher, shared laundry. Incl. water and satellite TV. Gas and power extra. No pets. DD $800, rent $800/mo. Avail. now. Call or text 403-916-9006.
Financial#4400 - #4430
Investments ......................4410Money Wanted ................4420Money to Loan ................4430
MoneyTo Loan 4430CONSOLIDATE All loans
with rates from 2.1% business or personal loan bankruptcy or bad credit ok. Call 438-992-5916
Transportation#5000-5300
Automotive Services ........5010Antique & Classic Autos ....5020Cars ..................................5030SUV’s................................5040Trucks ..............................5050Heavy Trucks....................5060Vans/Buses ......................5070Motorcycles ......................5080Campers ..........................5090Motorhomes......................51005th Wheels........................5110Holiday Trailers ................5120Tent Trailers ......................5130Utility Trailers ....................5140ATV’s ................................5150Boats & Marine ................5160Snowmobiles ....................5170Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180Auto Wreckers ..................5190Vehicles Wanted ..............5200Car/Truck Rental ..............5210Recreational VehicleRental ..............................5220Trailer Rental ....................5230Misc. Automotive ..............5240RV’s ..................................5300
Motorcycles 5080
2008 SUZUKI Boulevard C109RT,
LOADED
Saddle bags, windshield, cruise, running lights,
back rest, 44,500 kms.
MINT CONDITION!$7990. o.b.o.
403-318-4653 Red Deer
Public Notice#6000
Public Notices ..................6010Special Features ..............6050
ALBERTA PIG COMPANY IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SWINE TECHNICIANS at our
RED WILLOW PORK FARM location near Gadsby, AB.
Salary: $10.88 to $13.00 hourly for 42.5 hours per week, Permanent Full-Time. Health, Dental and Retirement benefi ts.
JOB REQUIREMENTSLanguage: EnglishExperience: Will trainSpecifi c Skills: Feed and tend animals; Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pensWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demandingWork Location Information: Rural area; Staff accommodation availableAutomated Systems Experience: Feeding and watering system
APPLY TO ALBERTA PIG COMPANY by e-mail: [email protected]
P Tarcels
ruckingOilfield Service
HIRINGClass 3 Methanol Driver
Clean drivers abstract, and all oilfi eld tickets required.
Experience an asset but will train the right individual.
Please fax resume to 403-742-2760 Attn: SteveOr email [email protected]
The Big Valley Ag. Society is now accepting tenders for
the position of Kitchen Caretaker for the
2015-2016 season.Interested applicants should submit their tenders to Box 7 Big Valley, AB T0J 0G0 by
September 20, 2015. For questions, please call 403-740-5223.
The Big Valley Ag. Society is now accepting tenders for
the position of Arena Caretaker for the
2015-2016 season. Interested applicants should submit their tenders to Box 7 Big Valley, AB T0J 0G0 by
September 20, 2015. For questions, please call 403-740-5223.
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35 years experience.35 years experience.Fully Licensed & Insured.Fully Licensed & Insured.
Phone JohnPhone John780-975-5343780-975-5343
or 403-742-0646or 403-742-0646
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continued from page 4• When it comes to getting
the “right” back-to-school items, kids are split on wheth-er they would rather have the same stuff as their friends (53 per cent); or things that are different from their friends (47 per cent).
• Interestingly, boys may feel the peer pressure to fit in more given they are more likely than girls to want back-to-school items that blend in with their friends (57 per cent of boys want the same stuff as their friends versus only 49 per cent for girls).
• Older kids in the 16-17 age range are more likely than younger kids to want their back-to-school items to standout from their friends. Fifty-seven per cent want dif-ferent stuff compared to only 42 per cent for 6-7 year olds.
• What do parents and kids like best about back-to-school? Parents are looking forward to getting their kids back on a regular schedule and in a learning environ-ment whereas the kids can’t wait to see their friends.
“While the shopping com-ponent at this time of year squeezes parents’ wallets, there are ways to shop smart-er and make the experience more positive and fun for the whole family,” according to Down Coulson.
Here are some tips for parents and kids to ease the stress of back-to-school shopping this season, while having fun:
• First, have a family scavenger hunt asking the kids to dig for last year’s school supplies. You will be surprised at how many calcu-lators, highlighters and note-books you dig up, especially if you offer a reward such as an extra $10 toward the back-to-school shopping budget for the child who finds the most.
• Scope out the scene on-line. Many online retailers offer impressive savings this time of year – larger retail-ers like SHOP.CA, Staples.ca and Walmart offer free ship-ping and cash back offers.
• Sign up for retailer emails and follow them on social media to be the first to hear about flash sales and promo codes.
• Play “online window shopping”. Give your kids a budget and ask them to browse websites, adding what they want to the shop-ping cart so they can see the total tally up and when they have reached their budget.
• Download the Ebates
Cash Back Browser Button to easily earn cash back as you shop – plus it will even compare cash back offers from different retailers with-
in your search results. Install it before your kids go search-ing so you are sure to choose stores that offer cash back!(From CNW)
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VILLAGE OF CONSORTRequest for Tenders
CONCESSION OPERATING AGREEMENTTh e Village of Consort is seeking a tender to complete the captioned project, the particulars of which are contained herein.
If you are able to commit the necessary resources to meet this schedule and to complete this assignment on behalf of the Village of Consort, you are requested to send two (2) copies of the tender to Monique Jeff rey, Chief Administrative Offi cer, Village of Consort, Box 490, Consort, Alberta T0C 1B0 no later than Noon on Th ursday, August 27, 2015.
Th e proposal must contain provisions for the following: 1) Th e term of this operating agreement would be for 6 months from October 15, 2015 to on or about March 31, 2016 2) Th e Contractor shall carry and maintain public liability and property damage insurance in an amount of not less than $2,000,000.00 (two million dollars). 3) Th e Contractor will be responsible to keep the concession area clean and tidy at all time and shall provide regular cleaning service and garbage removal service. Th e Village shall supply cleaning supplies and garbage cans. 4) Th e Contractor shall ensure that at all time there is at least one person working in the concession with their Food Safe Handling Certifi cation. 5) Th e cost of operating the Concession per week plus GST.
All documents submitted by the contractor shall be subject to the disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Th e Village of Consort will make no payment for the costs incurred in the preparation or submission of this proposal. Selection of the contractor will be based on the best overall value to the Village and not necessarily the lowest cost estimate.
“Th e Municipality reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders and to waive irregularities and informalities at its discretion. Th e Municipality reserves the right to accept a tender other then the lowest tender without stating reasons. By the act of submitting its bid, the Bidder waives any right to contest in any legal proceeding or action the right of the Municipality to award the work to whomever it chooses in its sole and unfettered discretion, and for whatever reasons the Municipality deems appropriate. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Municipality may consider any factor besides price and capability to perform the work that it deems in its sole discretion to be relevant to its decision, including but not limited to the following: [list of criteria].”
Th e following items shall be included as attachments: - A completed fee schedule - Project schedule from start to fi nish (suggested hours of operation) - Resume of staff members (for security purposes)
You are therefore advised that the Village reserves the right to: a) Accept a tender without negotiation b) Reject a tender without negotiation c) Negotiate changes in the Technical or Financial content of the successful tender
Th e successful Contractor will be required to sign an Operating Agreement prior to commencement of the assignment.
COPIES OF THE OPERATING AGREEMENT ARE AVAILABLE AT THE VILLAGE OFFICE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A TENDER
For further information, please contact Monique Jeff rey, Chief Administrative Offi cer @ phone 403-577-3623.
Th ank you for your interest in our request.
Yours truly,Monique Jeff rey, CAOVillage of Consort
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