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AREA ADVISOR ~ Our Community CalendarAREA ADVISOR ~ Our Community CalendarMONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Dec 3rd, 5:00pm Diamond ValleyLight Up, Black Diamond. Photoswith Santa, Pet photos withSanta, Chilli Cook-off.

SUNDAY

2nd & 4th Monday - Quilting 12:30 – 4:00p.m. Griffiths Senior Centre, Black Dia-mond. 403-933-4036.-------------------------------------------------------9:30am Floor Curling Valley NeighboursClub 403-933-4445.--------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 10:45 YOGAfor beginners and all lev-els, Millarville. Margit 403-931-3649.-------------------------------------------------------11:00am - 11:45am Chair Exercises.Griffiths Senior Centre, Black Diamond.403-933-4036.-------------------------------------------------------12:30 ~ 1:30 YOGAfor beginners and all lev-els, Priddis Community Hall, drop ins wel-come. Margit 403-931-3649.--------------------------------------------------------1:00 ~ 3:00pm Decorative Painting SheepCreekArts Council 403-938-2032.--------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Euchre Valley Neighbours Club -403-933-4445.--------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Story time for 3 to 5 year olds.Sheep River Library. 403-933-3278.--------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month 6:30pm Legion ExecutiveMeetings 403-933-4600. No July & Augustmeetings.--------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 9:00pm Beginner Acrylic Painting -Autumn Scene. Sheep Creek Arts Council.403-933-4020.

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403-933-7464.--------------------------------------------------------

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403- NoJuly &August meetings.

403-

Business Meet-

ing Senior

--------------------------------------------------------3rd/every month Coffee Chatter OkotoksSNAPS Orvella Small - 403-603-3232.--------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 11:00 am - Yoga in Longview. Kendra403-558-3696.--------------------------------------------------------10:00 ~ 10:45amArt with Little Ones. SheepCreekArts Council. 403-933-4020.--------------------------------------------------------10:45am Book Buddies Sheep River Li-brary. 403-933-3278.--------------------------------------------------------1:00 or 7:00pm Knitting Club Sheep CreekArts Council 403-933-3376.--------------------------------------------------------

Valley NeighboursClub 403-933-4445.--------------------------------------------------------6:00 ~ 7:00pm Belly Dancing Sheep CreekArts Council 403-938-4020.--------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 8:00pm - Red Deer Lake CommunityCentre - Boot Camp for all levels - Patti: 403-931-2373.--------------------------------------------------------7::00- 9:00pm Adult Badminton, MillarvilleCommunity School gym. 931-3919.-------------------------------------------------------7:30 ~ 9:30pm 1st & 3rd week of month.Scrapbooking Sheep Creek Arts Council -403-933-4424.--------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 8:30pm YOGA Beginners and all lev-els, Priddis Community Hall, drops in wel-come. Margit 403-931-3649.--------------------------------------------------------7:30pm Last/every month. Legion LadiesAuxiliary No meetings July & August. 403-933-4564.--------------------------------------------------------7:30 ~ 9:30pm Last/month. Camera ClubSheep CreekArts Council 403-933-2407.

2nd Wednesday Pot Luck Luncheon - 12:00– 1:00 p.m. Griffiths Senior Centre, Black Di-amond. 403-933-4036.-------------------------------------------------------8:45 ~ 10:00am - YOGA, Beginners and alllevels, Millarville Community Hall, drop inwelcome. Margit 403 931 3649.--------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 12:00 a.m. Floor Curling Griffiths Me-morial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036.-------------------------------------------------------10:30am ~ 3:30pm 1st & 3rd week of month.Diamond Valley Quilt Club Sheep CreekArts Council 403-931-3989.--------------------------------------------------------1:00pm - Bridge at the Valley Neighbours

Club. 403-933-4289.--------------------------------------------------------1:30 ~ 3:30pm Last of each month. Volun-teer Sewing/Quilting Bee. Baby Bags for Litfor Life Prgm 403-995-2660.--------------------------------------------------------5:30pm Buffet & Darts Drop In Everyone wel-come. Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564.--------------------------------------------------------6:00 ~ 7:00pm Belly Dancing Sheep CreekArts Council 403-938-4020.--------------------------------------------------------6:30 ~ 7:30pm Gentle Yoga for beginnersand those that practice. Millarville RanchersHall. Margit 403-931-3649.--------------------------------------------------------7:00-9:00pm - every Wednesday Adult Vol-leyball, Millarville Community School gym.931-3919.--------------------------------------------------------7:30 ~ 9:30pm BeginnersAcrylic Painting

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--------------------------------------------------------9:30am Beginners Yoga Class Drop ins wel-come. Sheep River Library, Turner Valley-Margit 403 931 3649.--------------------------------------------------------10:00 ~ 10:30am Around the World withDance & Play class for Moms & Tots. SheepCreekArts Council 403-938-4020.--------------------------------------------------------1:00pm 1st/every month General MeetingValley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445.--------------------------------------------------------1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Cards - Griffiths Senior Cen-tre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036.--------------------------------------------------------1:30pm 2nd/every month Valley Neigh-bours Gardening Club. Bea 403-933-7131.--------------------------------------------------------5:00 ~ 7:30pm Fish & Chip Night / Crib at7:30pm Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564.

--------------------------------------------------------6:30 ~ 7:30pm TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly) Valley Neighbours Club.--------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 8:30pm 1st/month. YouthAuxiliary Le-gion Turner Valley 403-933-3739.--------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 9:00pm Beginner Decorative Paint-ing for 4 weeks Sheep Creek Arts Council403-938-4020.--------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 9:00pm Decorative Painting SheepCreekArts Council 403-933-4578.

1st, 2nd, 3rd/month 6:30 ~ 8:30pm GymNight Longview School - George 403-808-9948.--------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Nickel Bingo Valley NeighboursClub 403-933-4445.-------------------------------------------------------6:30pm every/other. Bingo at the ValleyNeighbours Club, Lions Club 403-933-3232.--------------------------------------------------------5:00pm Meat Draw & Chase the Ace (drawat 6:15pm) - Buffet - Wear Red - LegionTurner Valley 403-933-4564.

11:00am Regular services Longview BibleFellowship - 403-808-9948.

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Nov 28th, Seniors’ Dinner at theLegion Turner Valley. No dinner inOctober. 403-933-4564.

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1st & 3rd/every month 7:00 & 7:30pm LionsClub Meeting at Legion. Next meeting Sep-tember. Contact Don at 931-3587.--------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month 1:15pm Sheep River Li-brary Book Club

2nd/every month 7:30pm Millarville Horti-cultural Club (9x per year) Sheila 403-931-3989.--------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month Foothills Search & Res-cue Meeting Oilfields General Hospital.

2nd/every month 7:00pm Legion GeneralMembership Meetings. 933-4600.

--------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month Coffee Chatter NantonSNAPS Orvella Small 603-3232.--------------------------------------------------------2nd Tuesday 1:30 to 3:00pm

Griffiths Centre, Black Diamond.403-933-4036.

1:00pm Whist & Bridge

Sheep CreekArts Council 403-933-4020.

Legion Turner Val-ley 403-933-4564.--------------------------------------------------------

Meat Draw, 50/50 & Free Pool Le-gion Turner Valley 403-933-4564.--------------------------------------------------------

2nd & 4th - Quilting at the Griffiths SeniorCenter. 403-933-4036.

9:00 ~ 10:00am - Red Deer Lake Commu-nity Centre - Boot Camp for all levels - Patti:403-931-2373.

9:30 ~ 11am - Yoga in Longview. Kendra -403-558-3696.

9:00 ~ 11:00am Breakfast

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Dec 12th, 4:00 to 8:00pm - A HighRiver Tradition! Bring your familyfor fun on the ice. Food bank do-nations are accepted! BobSnodgrass Recreation Complex.403-652-4042.

Dec 20th – 1:00 pm LongviewSchool Christmas Tea. Enjoy cof-fee, tea and treats while the stu-dents perform a dress rehearsalof Charles Dickens' A ChristmasCarol.

Dec 7th – 6:30 pm High CountryWinter Concert in the gym at Oil-fields High School, Black Dia-mond: Featuring Band studentsfrom Oilfields, C. Ian McLaren,Longview, Millarville and TurnerValley schools.

Dec 21st – 7:00 pm Turner ValleySchool “The Best Gift Ever”drama and musical productionalso featuring performances bythe school choir and Grade 6Band students.

Dec 22nd – 6:30 pm LongviewSchool Charles Dickens' AChristmas Carol.

Dec 22nd – 6:30-8:00 pm C. Ian Mc-Laren School – Black DiamondChristmas activities and carols.

Dec 22nd – 7:00 pm MillarvilleCommunity School Christmasconcert.

Nov 25th, 2:00 to 8:30pm - Dia-mond Valley Christmas Market,Flare 'N Derrick, Turner Valley.

Nov 25th, 7:30pm - Live Nativity atLions Campground, Black Dia-mond. Black Diamond GospelChapel. 403-933-4957.

Nov 25th - Annual LongviewSchool Christmas Fair. Doorsopen at 5:00pm. Tickets: $6 in ad-vance or $7 at the door, includesdinner. 403-601-1753.

Dec 2nd - The 25th Annual SantaClaus Parade and Moonlight Mad-ness. Parade starts at 6:30pmand many business will stay openuntil 11pm.

Dec 2nd, 2:00 to 9:00pm Christ-mas Craft Fair Highwood Memo-rial Centre. 403-652-4042.

Nov 26th – Nanton Lights the WayChristmas Festival.

Nov 26th – Distinctly Nanton Mar-ket 10:00am to 6:00pm. NantonCommunity Centre.

Nov 26th, 2:00 to 4:00pm - St.George's (Turner Valley) Christ-mas Tea and Bake Sale. Fancysandwiches & homemade cakesfor tea and lots of baked items forsale.

Nov 26th, 7:30pm - Live Nativity atLions Campground, Black Dia-mond. Black Diamond GospelChapel. 403-933-4957.

Dec 3rd – Royal Canadian Legionand Town of Turner Valley Chil-dren's Christmas Party. Break-f a s t w i t h S a n t a 9 : 3 0 a mand11:30am. 403-933-4564.

Dec 3rd, 1:00 to 3:30pm - HighCountry Lodge Annual Tea & Ba-zaar. $5.00 per person at the door.There will be a raffle, silent auc-tion, crafts and baked goods.Carol Bishop 403-933-4028.

Dec 3rd, 10:00am to 3:00pm -Community Christmas FairHighwood Memorial Centre. 403-652-4042.

Dec 10th, 1:00 to 2:00pm - Cana-dian Pacific Holiday Train stopsat Blackie opposite Post Office.

Food bank donation requested.

Dec 10th, 11:00am to 4:00pm -Christmas Shopping Gala,Blackie Community Hall and theI.O.O.F. Hall. Hockey games in thearena.

Dec 31st – Royal Canadian Le-gion Turner Valley - New Year'sEve Social. 403-933-4600.

Dec 31st, 5:00pm - Family NewYear's Eve Celebration – Flare 'NDerrick, Turner Valley.

Dec 31st - Children's New Year'sEve Party, Okotoks. 403-938-8950.

Dec 4th, 1:00 to 5:00pm - MarketSquare’s 1st Annual ChristmasFestival. Gym at Okotoks RecCentre:www.themarketsquare.ca.

November 18th to December23rd A Christmas Past, Okotoks

Museum, 49 Elizabeth Street

Wednesday, December 14th toSaturday, December 17th:

Oilfields' Senior High Perform-ing Arts Department presents anadaptation of Charles Dickens'

Nicholas Nickleby. Tickets at thedoor – $2 for December 14th mat-inee (12:45 pm) and $5 for eve-ning shows December 15th to

17th (7:00 pm).

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Contributed by Ida Wegelin, Oil-

fields Food Bank Chair

Oilfields Food Bank is now pre-

paring for its annual Christmas

Hamper Program. This year, basi-

cally, because of the increased

usage, the increased price of food

and the fact that we are coming

into line with the Okotoks and High

River Food Banks, we will be offer-

ing the makings of a full turkey din-

ner instead of a general hamper, to

all registered participants. In order

to register, those with children

should register with Sue, FCSS co-

ordinator, at the Town Office in

Black Diamond (also your children

will be registered for their “Santa

Bags”/toys). Adults without chil-

dren may register at the Food Bank

(at the United Church in Turner

Valley) any Tuesday between 1:00

and 3:00pm. Anyone needing a

“turkey dinner” who is unable to

register in person please call

Wendy at 403-933-5859 or Sue at

the Town Office in Black Diamond.

Registration should be done as

soon as possible – preferably before

November 30th – in order to allow

us to plan and purchase for the din-

ner hampers.

Regular hampers will be avail-

able for those who need them but

we wish to remind folks that the

Food Bank is an emergency food

source. We are here to help those

folks who experience a short term

emergency. National Food Bank

guidelines suggest that there

should be no more than six (6) vis-

its a year. If more visits are deemed

necessary we hope to investigate

the reason and assist in directing

to other help.

Our communities of Black Dia-

mond, Turner Valley, Longview,

Millarville, Priddis and the MD sur-

rounding those areas are extremely

responsive and generous in that all

donations of food and money to sup-

port our Food Bank come from our

local and former residents. We

thank all of you for your continued

support. As alluded to the cost of

operating our Food Bank is

increasing – we often see 10 to 15

hamper recipients a week. The Fire-

men were out on their annual

pickup blitz on the evenings of

November 14th and 15th. Dona-

tions may be dropped off in the

pick-up boxes throughout the com-

munity, dropped off at the Food

Bank any Tuesday between 1:00

and 3:00pm and money donations

may be mailed to Oilfields Food

Bank, Box 1318, Turner Valley,

AB, T0L 2A0.

We thank the many volunteers

who in the past have come to help

pack our Christmas hampers. This

year we will not require that work

force, so will be selecting packers.

Again, thanks to all who have

helped and are helping to support

Oilfields Food Bank. Merry Christ-

mas.

Oilfields Food Bank News

There are many ways you can help Rowan

House Emergency Shelter while you are

doing your Christmas shopping.

Once again we are asking for gift cards for

our Christmas Campaign. Gift cards allow

our women the dignity of buying what they

feel they need for their family at Christmas.

We accept gift cards for food, gas, clothing,

toiletries and toys. You can choose from

local grocery to big box stores. All will be

greatly appreciated. Gift card drop boxes will

be set up at a number of local businesses by

mid November. Call the office at 403-938-

6785 for more details. Thank you for your

generosity.

Why not pick up a book by a local author

as a truly unique gift.

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motorcycles, travel, self discovery, veteran

advocacy, war healing and personal trans-

formation. The author, Susan Raby-Dunne,

has been both an explorer of the open road

and a spiritual adventurer. She has lived

life-by-motorcycle for over thirty years. Join

her on an eclectic journey of the soul and the

saddle from the highways of Canada to

America and Europe. Rowan House receives

a $4.00 donation from the sale of each book

donated by Susan Raby-Dunne. The book is

available for purchase at the Chuckwagon

Cafe in Turner Valley.

Both Coco Rouge in Okotoks and Vespucci

in High River have an account set up in

Rowan House's name. If you are looking to

donate gently used clothing these two stores

will forward the proceeds to Rowan House.

Now is a good time to clean out our closets!

If you prefer to do your Christmas shop-

ping from the comfort of your own home in

your pjs then Shop and Share is for you! Just

go to the website www.shopandshare.ca

and select from a wide range of well known,

brand name stores and then have a portion

of the proceeds donated to Rowan House. It's

free for you and for Rowan House so create

an account today!

Visit our website, www.rowanhouse.ca or

call 403-938-6785 to DONATE.

We wish you and your family all the best

this Holiday Season!

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Submitted by Muriel

Dais

The Sheep Creek Arts

Counc i l w i shes to

announce the name of

the winner of the 2011

Scholarship. Laura

Spencer, a graduate of

Alberta High School of

Fine Arts, has been

granted the Five Hun-

dred Dollar scholarship.

Ms. Spencer is enrolled

in the Theatre Perfor-

mance programme at

Mount Royal University.

During her three years of

attendance at the High

School of Fine Arts in

Okotoks, she partici-

pated in the Mainstage

productions and has also

had employment in front

of house at regional thea-

tres.

Each year the Sheep

Creek Arts Council pro-

vides scholarships for

high school graduates

who live within the bus

zone of Oilfields High

School and who wish to

continue their educa-

tions in some aspect of

the arts. Past recipients

of these scholarships

have studied in a wide

variety of arts related

programmes and have

been most appreciative

of the financial assis-

tance received.

The "Octoberfest" cele-

brated by Sheep Creek

Arts Council on October

22nd was a great success

for those attending. The

music of "Longhaul" was

most enjoyed and the

dance floor was always

occupied. The artists

who made their works

available for the silent

auction were certainly

appreciated. This first

"Octoberfest" promoted

by the Arts Council was a

financial success as well,

but more importantly, it

brought in community

members who might not

otherwise be aware of the

programmes available at

the Sheep Creek Arts

Council.

After many months of

effort the new sign

announcing the location

of Sheep Creek Arts

Council and Valley

Neighbours' Club has

been erected at the west

end of the parking lot.

Sheila Virgo and her com-

mittee are to be thanked

for their negotiations

which have resulted in

this very attractive sign.

As you drive west on Sun-

set Boulevard in Turner

Valley, please look for the

sign.

Arts Council Update

Club Reporter: Danielle

Bradish

Millarville-Stockland

4-H Beef Club held

their first meeting of the

year on October 12th.

This meeting was a re-

organizational meeting

for all the club mem-

bers to meet with the

old and new members.

At this meeting we de-

cided on who our exec-

utives should be. For

our President we have

Brent Arkes who was

vice president last year.

Our new Vice President

is Shaelynn Brogden;

our new Secretary is

Reil Lowry; our new

Treasurer is Carson

Campbell; our new

C l u b R e p o r t e r i s

Danielle Bradish; our

new Historian is April

Jardie; our new District

Rep is Olivia Smith.

We have a large club

this year with eighteen

club members and

three Cleaver Kids.

Club members are Ben

and Brent Arkes ,

Dan i e l l e Brad i sh ,

Ethan Beck, Finn Blatz,

Shaelynn Brogden, Car-

son and Elizabeth

Campbe l l , Hunte r

Egeland, Josh French,

Amy and April Jardie,

Lars Lang, Reil and

Nolan Lowry, Carlie

Meyer, Wyatt Runge

and Olivia Smith. Our

Cleaver Kids are Emma

Campbell, Sage Runge

and Justin Watkins.

With our Cleaver Kids

we have sheep projects

instead of the standard

cattle project. With all

the positions filled we

ended our first meeting

of the new 4-H year.

The clubs next event

was weigh-in at Black

Diamond Land and Cat-

tle Company on Novem-

ber 6th. The weather

started out cold but

turned into a beautiful

day with lots of sun-

shine. All the steers and

heifers looked healthy

and fit as they walked

out of the trailers.

Thanks to the excellent

handling equipment

provided to us we were

able to tag and weigh all

our projects. Weigh-in

went smoothly with

only a couple of excep-

tions due to excited ani-

mals. The steer's aver-

age weights were in a

good starting range for

4-H Beef material. Ev-

eryone seemed to have

a good time helping to

tag and weigh all the

calves. With all the ani-

mals back in their trail-

ers weigh-in was over

and everyone left.

Millarville-Stockland

4-H Beef Club gives a

big thanks to Black Dia-

mond Land and Cattle

Company for letting us

use their facility.

Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club


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Longview Link By Chey NickersonIf you've had a few min-

utes to drive through

Longview lately, you may

have noticed the great

work that continues in

front of the Village Of-

fice. The fence is com-

plete and any extra left-

over materials have been

moved until next spring

when the project contin-

ues. Thanks to Ivor and

Cliff as well as Chase for

working so hard to com-

plete that phase of the

pro jec t be fore the

ground freezes and the

snow flies! Great job

guys!

Longview School will

be hosting a Christmas

Fair on November 25th

at the school. Check

with the school for more

information on this

event. Also in December

the Christmas Tea will

be held on December

20th and the Christmas

Concert will be on De-

cember 22nd. More in-

formation on these to fol-

low.

The monthly Council

meeting will be held in

Council Chambers on

November 18th and De-

cember's will be held on

the 9th at 3:00pm.

The Longview Jams

are back at the Twin Cit-

ies Saloon on Saturday

afternoon starting at

4:00pm. An acoustic jam

is held on Sunday from

2:00 to 6:00pm to round

out the weekend. Wel-

come back to Pat &

Heather Case.

Keep an eye out for

events in the Village on

the signs in front of the

office and we'll try to

keep you updated on all

events.

Have a great week

Chey

D a k e n t a i j u t s u -

Jutaijutsu

The founder of this

school, 'Izumo', learned

Chinese Kempo boxing.

Today some of this is still

noticeable within the tech-

niques.

Izumo Kanja Yoshiteru

is also credited as being

the founder o f the

Kukishinden Ryu Happo

Hikenjutsu (Chapter 3).

Above the door of Toda's

dojo, there was a name-

p l a t e , w h i c h r e a d

" S h i n d e n f u d o R y u

Jutaijutsu". In the dojo

there was a set of rules dis-

played for all of the stu-

dents to abide by.

These rules are from the

Shindenfudo Ryu Densho

and are listed as follows:

1. Know wisdom of

being patient during times

of inactivity.

2. Choose the course of

justice as the path of your

life.

3. Do not allow your

heart to be controlled by

the demands of greed,

ease or pain.

4. Sorrow, pain and

resentment should be

regarded as natural quali-

ties to be found in life.

Therefore, work to culti-

vate an inmovable spirit

(heart).

5. Hold in your heart

the importance of family

loyalty and aspire greatly

for the ways of the pen and

the sword with balanced

determination.

Observing the 5 rules

above is the law of the

Dojo. Written at New Year,

Meiji 23 (1891).

~Toda Shinryuken

Masamitsu

The secret principle of

Shindenfudo Ryu is the

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J u t a i j u t s u . I n t h e

Dakentaijutsu there are

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use of natural posture is

emphasized, while in the

Jutaijutsu there are 5

kamae.

The training levels in

the Dakentaijutsu are:

Ten no kata (8 kata)

Chi no kata (8 kata)

Shizen Shikoku no kata

(12 kata)

The training levels in

the Jutaijutsu are:

Kamae (5 kamae )

Shoden no kata (16 kata)

Chuden no kata (11 kata)

Okuden no kata (8 kata)

Hojojutsu is also taught

in this Ryu-ha. It is used

along side the taijutsu, to

help restrain the oppo-

nent.

The school uses several

different types of yari, ono

(war axe), O-tsuchi (war

hammers) and naginata.

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By Katelyn Braun,

Club Reporter

Mutts

Horses

The Millarville Mutts

and Mustangs 4-H

Club just started our

new year about a

month ago. Karen

Barnert and D'Arcy

Falasconi have come

back to be our leaders

once again, much to

our delight. Our new

executive is Rachel

Falasconi/ President;

Jolene Bohn/ Vice-

President; Nicole Oli-

ver/ Secretary; Nathan

G la t t / T r easure r ;

K a t e l y n B r a u n /

reporter and Paula

Josefiak/ historian.

- The mutts

have already learned

lots with our two new

trainers: Julie Gomke

who runs Animal

Instincts in Priddis and

Cassidy Barnert, who

is a Senior member.

The first group is work-

ing on heel on leash,

sit, stay and the basic

c o m m a n d s . T h e

advanced group is

working on the basic

commands too, but the

new thing that we are

learning is the clicker,

which is meant to

replace the treat. But

with some dogs, the

treats are too impor-

tant to them and one of

those dogs is mine,

who thinks treats are

too important to lose.

But some dogs do not

care about treats as

much.

- The horse

side of the club is work-

ing on the basics, han-

dling and the anatomy

of the horse. Their

t r a ine r s a re N ik i

Breslawaski who is

helping the members

with their dismounting

skills and Dawn Kidd is

teaching the mounting

skills. We are glad to

have both these ladies

working with us. Both

riders and their mounts

are working very hard.

The club has just vol-

u n t e e r e d a t t h e

Millarville Racetrack

gate for the Christmas

Market on Friday, Sat-

urday and Sunday. We

had a lot of fun. It was

cold but we made it.

This will help cover

some of the cost of the

arena rental for our

club.

We are also seeking

interested businesses,

community groups and

families who are inter-

ested in sponsoring

advertising space on

our cargo trailer to help

the club offset the costs

of maintenance, insur-

ance and purchase of

the trailer. For more

in f o ema i l us a t

This was our first

month and what an

adventure, but there is

plenty more to come.

millarvillemutts@radius

.ca

Mutts and Mustangs are Good to Go

6

Phew! While it is not

yet over, the Campaign to

ensure that our Veterans

in need can continue to

rely on assistance from

the Poppy Trust Fund is

wrapping up as we write.

While we will probably fall

a little short of last year's

incredible total, the citi-

zens of our area have once

again come through in

these hard economic

times. We thank you all for

your unwavering support.

This campaign is a

long one through the plan-

ning, execution and wrap-

up, though its public face

only begins locally with

the presentation of the

poppies to our civic lead-

ers. It is possible only

through the dedicated as-

sistance of many, many

volunteers; they help dis-

t r ibute the poppies

throughout the region, sit

with boxes at the various

large stores and ser-

vice/pick up those boxes

that were placed around

in banks, stores, restau-

rants and schools.

Amidst all this was the

preparation for the annual

Remembrance Day Cere-

mony. This year once

again, a packed house was

the order of the day at Oil-

fields High School where

the service was led by our

co-Chaplains. The assis-

tance of the Oilfields Cubs

and Scouts added to the

ceremony as did the pres-

ence of several members

of the RCMP Detachment

along with members of the

Air Cadets. Later, a

Branch Colour Party at-

tended to assist with a

short ceremony of Re-

m e m b r a n c e a t t h e

Okotoks Oilers' Hockey

game.

All our area schools

hold their own Remem-

brance Day Ceremonies

and we veterans who at-

tend are always moved by

the efforts put into the pre-

sentation. Music, videos

and recitations are often

part of the programme

and the respect with

which the speakers' talks

are received is a tribute to

the schools, the teachers

and the students.

We are now awaiting

the expected deluge of en-

tries for the Poster and Lit-

erary competition. These

will be collected shortly

and put to the judges. If

our past history is to be re-

lied on, Turner Valley

Branch will once again re-

ceive more entries than

any other branch in Can-

ada. We thank our schools

and teachers for taking

part in these annual

events and reminding our

young people of the huge

importance of remember-

ing the debt we owe our

service personnel.

Services to veterans in

need are available by con-

tacting the Service Officer

at the branch. This is a

very confidential service

and names of those who

make use of those services

are never announced. At

this time, more than ever,

as the use of local food

banks as well as the dedi-

cated veterans' food bank

in Calgary is increasing,

we must be ever vigilant in

protecting our veterans

from the effects of eco-

nomic or medical hard-

ship. We are seeing more

and more stories of home-

less veterans, many suf-

fering from Post Trau-

matic Stress Disorder re-

sulting from their service

in various theatres. Pride

can often prevent them

from coming forward to

seek help so somehow, we

have to find ways to reach

out to them.

In Branch business,

our Early Bird Member-

ship drive is entering its fi-

nal phase. All 2012 dues

paid on or before Novem-

ber 30th will entitle the

member to an entry into

the draw for one of six of-

fers to refund the money

or pre-pay 2013 dues.

There has been a signifi-

cant increase in enquiries

about membership in the

Legion and several new

member applications were

approved at the November

meeting. We welcome any

who can subscribe to the

goals of our organisation

whether or not they have a

military background.

There are several mem-

bership categories and

most people can be ac-

commodated within our

structure.

If you are interested in

the ever-popular seniors'

dinners, please be sure to

phone and book your

seats for the Christmas

Dinner to be served on

Monday, November 28th.

The menu will include tur-

key and all the trimmings

and the hall will surely be

seasonally decorated. This

is always a heavily booked

event and delay will al-

most inevitably result in

disappointment. The an-

nual New Years' Eve gala

is presently in the plan-

ning stages. Details will be

announced shortly.

December is a busy

month for Christmas Par-

ties at the branch. Some of

these, depending on the

size of the group, could re-

quire the use of the entire

building and would mean

that normal operating

hours are restricted.

Please watch for an-

nouncements if any such

were to occur. The popular

"Breakfast With Santa" is

set for Saturday, Decem-

ber 3rd. Parents please reg-

ister your children for this

event in order to be able to

attend. The Branch will be

closed during the holiday

period but actual dates

are not yet available.

Again, please watch for an-

nouncements.

The very successful in-

door sports programmes

will all take a break over

the holidays. Last dates

for participants will be an-

nounced as will the dates

for starting again in Janu-

ary. Area A play downs for

pairs Cribbage players are

scheduled for Turner Val-

ley Branch on Saturday,

November 26th.

There will not be a gen-

eral meeting in December.

We will resume in Janu-

ary.

~ Serving our Veterans, Se-

niors, Youth and the Com-

munity.

Malcolm Hughes

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Learn about llamas, read up on your favourite

skateboard star or study a stegosaurus. You can

do all these things online and then email or text

message your best friend about it. But when

you're moving through cyberspace, you need to

stay safe.

It comes down to just a few simple guidelines:

1. Don't communicate with strangers online

and never agree to meet in person.

2. Tell a parent or another adult if a stranger

contacts you in a chat room or through email or

text messaging.

3. Don't enter contests, join clubs or share

your personal information for any reason, unless

your mom or dad says it's OK. Personal informa-

tion includes your name, address, age, phone

number, birthday, email address, where you go

to school and other facts about you.

Since you were a little kid, your mom or dad

has probably told you not to talk to strangers.

The same goes for the online world. It's easy to

meet a stranger on the Internet. You might visit a

chat room or get an email or text message from

someone you don't know.

It can be fun to make new friends, but do not

communicate with strangers you meet online.

Don't talk to them, agree to phone them or email

them photos of yourself. To a kid, this can seem

kind of silly. Why not make a friend with someone

who likes skateboarding just as much as you do?

The writer might seem really nice and tell you

how you sound really smart and cute.

Unfortunately, kids have been tricked online

by people who pretend to be something that

they're not. Someone might lie and say they're in

sixth grade, too, when they're really all grown up

and they don't even know how to skateboard.

Some kids have found themselves in a dangerous

situation when they agreed to meet the mysteri-

ous online "friend" in person.

Let your parents know if a stranger emails you,

sends a text message or starts a conversation

with you in a chat room. The email could be from

a person or a company trying to sell you some-

thing. A grown-up should decide what's best to

do, which may include changing your email

address or telling the police.

Anybody who uses the Internet has been asked

to sign-in, log-in or create a personal profile. Kids

need to check with a parent or grown-up before

doing so. Why? This information could be used

for reasons you wouldn't like, like getting a lot of

junk email.

Another word about email: If you have your

own account, let your mom or dad know before

you reply to email that asks for your personal

information. Some email looks official, as if it was

sent by your Internet provider, but it's actually a

trick to get your personal info.

Another way to keep your privacy is to choose a

screen name or email account name that isn't

your real name. For instance, instead of

"Jack_Smith," why not choose:

"Sk8boardKing21"? Only your friends and fam-

ily will know your code name!

No Talking to Strangers

Keep Your Privacy

Information from Kids Health Website 2011.

See www.kidshealth.org

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Internet Safety


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Council CalendarNov 22nd Westend 7:00 pm Council ChambersNov 23rd Economic Dev. Committee 7:00 pm Council ChambersNov 28th Sustainability Committee 7:00 pm Council ChambersDec 5th Committee of The Whole 7:30 pm Council ChambersDec 7th COUNCIL 7:30 pm Council Chambers

Councillor's Corner: by Councillor Jim Deacon

FCSS of Black Diamond & Turner Valley, in partnership with the OilfieldsFood Bank, Foothills Salvation Army, EMS & community volunteers, areonce again providing assistance to families through the coming ChristmasSeason. Application forms for Christmas Dinner Hampers and Santa Sackswill be accepted at the Town of Black Diamond Office until November 30th.Pick up day for packages is December 14th at the Oilfields Food Bank, locatedin the lower level of the United Church in Turner Valley. For more informationcontact Sue Nagel – 403-933-4348; or go to the websites:

town.blackdiamond.ab.ca or turnervalley.ca

The Town of Black Diamond is now accepting applications for 1 full-timeArena/Parks Attendant. This person will be part of an energetic team whichmaintains the arenas and parks within the Town of Black Diamond. Experience inTurf maintenance, &/or Arena levels 1 and 2 certificates would be an asset. Thesuccessful candidate will be required to work shift work – which includes eveningsand weekends, position also requires a physical active person operating weed eater,mopping floors etc. A valid class 5 license is required.Employment applications/resumes are to be forwarded to:

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only candidatesthat have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for yourapplications.

Public Skating in the Oilfields Regional Arena is 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday's.Public Skating is thanks to our local sponsor –

* After School Shinny is available: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 3:00pm until 5:00 pm; Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm.* This rink is also open to the public when it is booked. All bookings are markedon the blackboard.

Advertising space rental is still available in the Arena. For available ice rental timesor advertising space information, .

Les Quinton, Parks and Recreation Manager, Town of Black DiamondP.O. Box 10, Black Diamond, Alberta T0L 0H0

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Brrrr!!! Old Man Winter is creeping up on us! The factwe have not had much snow so far is a blessing. ATCOGas is still busy installing mains, but the project is wind-ing down until spring. The Black Diamond Fire Depart-ment held its annual food drive for the Food Bank on No-vember 14th and Turner Valley Fire Department were outcollecting food on November 15th. I hope the residentsfrom both Towns gave generously, as the Food Bank is an

important organization that needs all of our support.The Town crews will be getting the snowplows and sanding trucks ready to go and

preparing to tackle winter on the streets of Black Diamond. Please remember to takethe time to drive safely on the winter roads and try to get out and enjoy some sort offun activity in the snow!

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Town of Turner Valleywww.turnervalley.ca

403.933.4944 ~ 223 Main Street NE

[email protected]

Snow removal

Turner Valley Council Meetings

for November

Residents are reminded to ensure that all the sidewalks adjacent

to their property are , following the last

measurable snow fall. If you are going to be out of town for an

extended period of time during the holiday season or have a rental

property, please make arrangements to ensure your sidewalks are

kept cleared of snow and ice. If the sidewalk bordering your

property is prone to ice build up, please ensure you place a salt/sand

mixture on your walks to prevent pedestrians from slipping.

Clearing your walks not only helps your neighbours get around,

but also protects you from any civil liability should a pedestrian slip

and injure themselves because of a build up of ice or snow. Should

a resident/property owner fail to clear their walks within the 24 Hour

period, a fine may be issued under the Municipal Bylaw.

A Turner Valley Protective Services complaint line 403.863.4341

has been implemented to better manage calls and to deal with them

in a timely manner.

Start Time – 6:30 pm

Dec 5th – Committee of the Whole

Dec 19th – Regular Council Meeting

cleared within 24 Hours

Budget for your TaxesThe Town of Turner Valley offers a Tax Installment Prepayment Plan

(TIPS) which enables property owners to make monthly payments on

their property taxes without incurring a penalty. Please give the

municipal office a call at 403.933.4944 for additional information.

Reminder: 12% Tax Penalty January 1st, 2012 for all outstanding

taxes

For more information: www.turnervalley.ca

Cul-de-sac Garbage Pickup Reminder

The Public Works Department is asking for the assistance of all cul-

de-sac residents. Parking your vehicles in your driveway or garage on

garbage day will prevent blockage and ease the access to your bin.

This family-friendly outdoor event will add warmth and fun to your

holiday festivities. Skate under a starlit sky with family and friends on

New Year’s Eve. Featuring music, children’s entertainment, a bonfire,

free hot chocolate and hot dogs. Spectacular fireworks will conclude

the evening of festivities, co-sponsored by the Foothills Lions Club.

FREE ADMISSION – everyone is welcome.

Family New Year's Eve Celebration

and Skating Party

Saturday, December 31, 2011

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Turner Valley

Flare N Derrick Community Centre

and Outdoor Skating Rink

Diamond Valley Christmas Assistance ProgramResidents needing a little help with Christmas can register for the

Diamond Valley Christmas Assistance Program. Applications for

assistance must be made in person at the Town of Black Diamond

municipal office before November 30 to ensure your family gets a

Santa Sack and/or a Christmas Dinner Pack. Pick up day is

December 14th at the Oilfields Food Bank in Turner Valley. Contact

Suzan Nagel, 403.933.4348 for more information. Co-sponsored by

the Black Diamond and Turner Valley Family and Community

Support Services

Experience a Country Christmas in

Black Diamond and Turner Valley

Diamond Valley Christmas Market

Historic Downtown Black Diamond

Christmas Light Up

Flare & Derrick Community Centre

Main Street, Turner Valley

December 2 and 3

Market will feature local crafts, art,

kitchen creations

and fantastic food vendors.

Featuring shopping specials and

fun activities in the downtown area!

Photos with Santa Claus and

his team of reindeer

at the Black Diamond Town Office.

Chili Cook-Off happening at many Black

Diamond downtown businesses. Come

out and vote for the best chili.

Friday, December 2, 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 3, 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday December 3,

5:00-9:00pm

Hay rides, food & fun!

Turner Valley Protective Services Complaint Line

is now being implemented to better manage

calls and deal with issues in a timely manner.

403.863.4341

Looking for Christmas tree permits

and dead fall permits?

Cash only - no debit or credit cards accepted.

Permits $5.25 each

Provincial Building: 129 - 4th Ave. S.W.

Main Floor - High River Phone: 403.652.8330

Monday and Friday: 8:15 am - Noon, 1:00 - 4:30

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8:15 am - Noon

Closed: Saturday and Sunday

Fish and Wildlife Division

Office hours are:

Turner Valley Legion and Town of Turner Valley

Children’s Christmas Party

December 3, 2011 - 9:30 am & 11:30 am

Turner Valley Legion, 121 Sunset Boulevard SE

Come enjoy breakfast with Santa, gifts, candy,

hayrides and crafts. All children 12 and under are

welcome to attend. Register early. There is only

room for 75 children at each party.

Call 403.933.4564 or 403.933.4600 and leave a message with your children’s name, age, gender

and contact number to register your children by November 30th.

Kids eat freeAdults only $5

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Lal Dadrah of AmritsarIndia graduated from theschool of hard knocks lastweek with two very valu-able lessons that will prob-ably stick around a while.

The first was that mid-November's not a particu-larly great time of year tovisit Birmingham UK.

The second was that ifobsessive compulsionforces you to make thejourney, don't fly with anairline headed by some-one with a name like DickFluck.

Dick it seems, is listedas the head monkey for anairline calling itselfCOMTEL, an Austrianbased outfit with two air-planes at their disposal.

At their disposal how-ever's not quite the sameas owning the two air-planes is it?

No - that distinctiongoes to a Madrid basedoutfit called Mint Aviationwho owned the 18 yearold birds that will factorinto this story that we'lleventually get around totelling.

Neither of these twofine outfits however werethe outfits whose nameswere on tickets sold to thegeneral public - that dis-tinction goes to SKYJETand ASTONBURY, two UKbased outfits that predict-ably on November 17th,folded faster than the Lib-eral Party of Canada.

On the morning ofNovember 15th, Lal and200 or so of his fellow trav-e l l e r s boa rded theComtel/Mint/Skyjet/Astonbury flight in Amritsarwith the goal of arriving inBirmingham some tenhours later.

Armed with their webreceipts for the flight anda few bits of coinage tocover on board costs suchas purchasing safety dem-onstration cards andwashroom vouchers, fewcould contain their giddi-ness in anticipation of let-ting Mother Nature waterthe Birmingham gardensfor the next six months.

Except of course forBubba Johnson in seat21D who would soon dis-cover that his web book-ing skills weren't going toget him home to Birming-ham, Alabama quite assoon as he'd anticipated.

For most, the firstsense that something wasa tad amiss came whenpassengers noticed afterlanding that everyone onthe ground looked likecast members from TheSound of Music.

Snow capped moun-tains at the edge of therunway coupled with theannouncement "Welcometo Vienna" added a nicetouch to the mystery aswell.

It was when flightattendants began passingthe hat to cover fuel andother costs that concernbegan to set in.

Except for Bubba in 21D who came to realize thatMomma was really 'gonnagive him a whooppin' if hemissed Turkey Day.

As the story began tounfold, it seems thatComtel owed a few folks afew dollars.

Some creditors went asfar as to suggest thatComtel's president -Tricky Dick - had Fluckedthem over once too oftenand decided to hold theaircraft and the passen-gers somewhat captiveuntil an amount said tobe roughly $40,000 wascollected in cash - andturned over by the pas-sengers to the crew.

P a s s e n g e r s w e r eadvised the only waythey'd be permitted to con-tinue on to Birminghamwould be to pony up.

Most agreed - Bubbahowever indicated he'dneed to use an ATM in theterminal which is ofcourse the last anyone onthat flight saw of MrsJohnson's boy.

A day late and few dol-lars short, the Boeing 757landed in Birminghamand before dischargingthe passengers, pre-sented each one of themwith autographed crewphotos to commemoratetwo milestones:

1. I t was the 1s trecorded hi-jacking of pas-sengers by an airline itself

2 It was pretty muchthe last f l ight soldthrough SKYJET whounceremoniously shutdown a couple of daysago.

Dick Fluck and the castof Comtel will have - I sus-pect - a bit of a tough go

over the next little while.That said - their

website's still up and run-ning and under the Wel-come Aboard section itsays, and I kid you nothere folks - "Enjoy ourunique service duringyour flight."

Mint Aviation, the own-ers of these aircraft, havereclaimed their planesand are currently retrofit-ting them with a new typeof seatback in-flightentertainment systemthat's coin operated.

It shows the usualroute maps, 4th run mov-ies, day old sandwichselections etc, but a newfeature will allow passen-gers to view the amount ofdebt accrued by which-ever outfit decides to char-ter these birds in thefuture.

When it reaches a cer-tain level - a fuel gaugewill appear on the screenand as the needle edgescloser to E, passengerswill have the opportunityto insert coins into theslot to keep things in theair.

For the convenience ofpassengers, each aircraftwill be outfitted withATM's as well as creditcard point of sale proces-sors.

As for Bubba?Seems he made it home

in time for the holidays.He's planning his next

trip on Google.Off to Australia in Janu-

ary.Not quite sure if I

should fire off an e-mail tohim as a reminder thatthere's more than one Syd-ney.........

Nah.If a tourist from Bir-

mingham UK survived hisoops a couple of years agowinding up in Nova Scotiainstead of Australia as aresult of his on line exper-tise - let's leave Bubba be.

Adios until next time

Dave Heron

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Bernard Schlink's 1998novel tells thestory of an illiterate youngwoman's struggle to func-tion in the world. We seehow she arranges her lifeto survive without havingto ever read or write andthe lengths to which shegoes to ensure thatnobody discovers hersecret. It is a source of con-tinual shame that she can-not read the stories sheloves to hear read to her.Some find it hard tobelieve that in this dayand age, with the access toeducation for all, there arestill those who are consid-ered to be illiterate. InJune 2000, Statistics Can-ada and the Organizationf o r E c o n o m i c C o -operation and Develop-ment (OECD) released thefinal report from theground-breaking 1994International Adult Liter-acy Survey. It disclosedthat almost 50% of Cana-

dian adults can't workwell with words and num-bers. The survey showedthat 22% of Canadianshave difficulty readingand have few basic skillsor strategies for decodingand working with text.26% of Canadians readbut do not read well. Cana-dians at this level can dealonly with material that issimple and clearly laidout. 33% of Canadianscan read well but mayhave problems with morecomplex tasks. This levelis considered by manycountries to be the mini-mum skill level for suc-cessful participation insociety. 20% of Canadianshave strong literacy skills,including a wide range ofreading skills and manystrategies for dealing withcomplex materials. Thesepeople can meet most read-ing demands and can han-dle new reading chal-lenges. The survey alsoshowed that the higher anation's literacy skills, themore likely its populationis to have healthier habitsand lifestyles. Those withhigher literacy skills tend

to be more involved citi-zens who participate intheir communities and insociety. Literacy is alsolinked to economic suc-cess. Literacy levels deter-mine the kind of jobs peo-ple find, the salaries theymake and their ability toupgrade their work skills.Literacy also contributesto society's overall eco-nomic and social perfor-mance. Literacy is not afixed asset. It operates onthe 'use-it-or-lose-it' prin-ciple. Like muscles, skillscan deteriorate if notused. Those who read,write and use numbersregularly have higher lit-eracy levels. Educationstrongly influences liter-acy but is not the only fac-tor. Some less-educatedpeople who practice theirliteracy skills regularlyhave higher literacy levelsthan well-educated peoplewho do not practice theirliteracy skills. But themost important factoridentified in the survey isthat the earlier a child isexposed to reading theless likely they are to haveproblems with literacy as

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Travis and Sydni. The

Colour Guard from

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to understand the

impact of war at their

own level. Following

the presentations of

wreaths by each

grade and a minute of

silence to remember,

we watched a video

tribute created by

Emma Wight, a for-

mer student of Oil-

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effort towards the food bank. Some said that we

would not get finished in time but as a result all

the items were packed up. We helped organize

over a hundred bags of food for the Turner Valley

food bank. We help out the food bank for people

who aren't as fortunate as us. When you make a

donation people will be filled with joy that there

is food being donated to such an advantage.

The Remembrance Day assembly, Thursday

10th 2011, saw the Grade 6 class performed the

poem by Edna Jacques. Two

people carried up wreaths from each classroom

from K to 8, decorated with the symbols of

remembrance. The kinders did the poppies; the

Grade 1 class did Winnie the Pooh bear; Grade 2

did the crosses; Grade 3, the dove; Grade 4 did

the horse; Grade 5 did flags; Grade 6 did the

Vimy memorial; Grade 7, the identification tags;

Grade 8, the yellow ribbons. A boy from Grade 5

named James Varty helped with bringing the

wreaths up to the stage. Mr. Garth Pritchard

shared his photos and experiences in Afghani-

stan, where he worked closely with the Cana-

dian military as a war correspondent. This was

an eye-opening presentation.

There is a trailer outside of our school to col-

lect bottles for a fundraiser. The funds from the

bottle drive goes towards our Edmonton trip at

the end of the year. We do the bottle drive every

year and this year Mr. Fisher lent us his trailer.

In our archery class we took the test to use the

bows on the range and you needed to get mas-

tery to step foot on the range.

We just completed the navigation course,

where we had to use compasses in outdoor pur-

suits to complete a pre-set course.

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The

International

Monetary Fund's annual

review of Canada supports the

Government's plan to return to

balanced budgets in the

medium term. Your Govern-

ment is focused on what mat-

ters to Canadians – job creation

and promoting economic

growth. The IMF is maintain-

ing its positive outlook for Can-

ada thanks to our sound and sta-

ble economy, along with the

positive measures taken in the

Next Phase of Canada's Eco-

nomic Action Plan: A Plan for

Jobs and Growth. This is yet

another example of Canada's

global economic leadership,

which includes: approximately

650,000 (net) new jobs created

since July 2009 – the strongest

job growth record in the G-7;

The World Economic Forum,

for the fourth consecutive year,

ranking Canada's banks as the

soundest in the world; Forbes

magazine ranked Canada as the

best place in the world for busi-

nesses to grow and create jobs;

IMF and OECD forecasting

Canada's economy will be

among the strongest in the G-7

this year and next; and Fitch

Ratings, Moody's and Standard

& Poor's all give Canada an

AAA credit rating. But Canada

is not immune from the eco-

nomic turbulence facing the

global economy – especially

from Europe and the United

States. That's why your Gov-

ernment is working hard to

implement the Next Phase of

Canada's Economic Action

Plan – and its job-creating mea-

sures like the Hiring Credit for

Small Business. For more

information:

http://www.fin.gc.ca/n11/11-

109-eng.asp

The Honourable

Rob Nicholson, Minister of Jus-

tice and Attorney General of

Canada, announced that Bill C-

21, the Standing Up For Vic-

tims of White Collar CrimeAct

has come into force. This legis-

lation provides tougher sen-

tences for fraud which will help

combat white-collar crime.

Your Government is commit-

ted to keeping our streets and

communities safe by getting

tough on crime. The devastat-

ing impact of white collar

crime is an unfortunate reality

in many communities in Can-

ada. That is why we are ensur-

ing that individuals who perpe-

trate fraud face sentences that

reflect the severity of their

crimes.Your Government is lis-

tening to the concerns of vic-

tims of fraud and is helping

them seek the restitution they

deserve. We will continue to

take tough action on white-

collar crime and protect the

safety and security of our com-

munities. For more informa-

tion:

http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/n

e w s - n o u v / n r -

cp/2011/doc_32662.html

Bank of Canada

Governor Mark Carney has

been named Chairman of the

Financial Stability Board, an

international agency dedicated

to building a more resilient and

efficient global financial sys-

tem. We congratulate Bank of

Canada Governor Mark Car-

ney on his appointment as

chairman of the Financial Sta-

bility Board. The Board was

es tab l i shed in 2009 to

strengthen financial systems

and to promote the stability of

international financial markets.

It is the first time a Canadian

has headed an international

financial institution of such

wide scope. His appointment is

both a tribute to his personal

qualities and a reflection on

Canada's superior performance

in monetary, fiscal and finan-

cial sector policy areas. For

more information:

http://www.bankofcanada.ca/2

011/11/press-releases/bank-of-

c a n a d a - g o v e r n o r - m a r k -

carney/

The Honourable

Jim Flaherty, Minister of

Finance, announced in the Eco-

nomic and Fiscal Update that

the Government is taking tar-

geted action to support jobs and

economic growth. Canadians

gave your Government a strong

mandate to stay focussed on

what matters – creating jobs

and economic growth. That is

why the Government is contin-

uing to take action to support

jobs and growth in the Eco-

nomic and Fiscal Update. As

part of the Economic and Fiscal

Update, we are: reducing the

increase in next year's EI pre-

miums from 10 cents to five

cents per $100 of insurable

earnings; and continuing to pro-

tect Canadian jobs by extend-

ing work-sharing for up to 16

weeks. The Economic and Fis-

cal Update also highlighted

other measures we are taking to

create jobs and growth across

Canada, including: rebuilding

the fleets of

the Roya l

C a n a d i a n

Navy and the Canadian Coast

Guard; investing additional

funds to modernize and expand

capacity at priority border

facilities; and investing in main-

taining and improving federal

infrastructure. We are on track

to eliminate the deficit in the

medium term. However, we are

not immune to the turmoil in

the global economy. We will

continue to be pragmatic and

flexible given the ongoing

financial crisis in Europe and

the uncertainty in the United

States. The Economic and Fis-

cal Update demonstrates, once

again, that your Government's

top priority is the economy and

our low-tax plan to create jobs

and growth. For more informa-

tion:

http://www.fin.gc.ca/n11/11-

114-eng.asp

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Longview School Councilwill be having their annualChristmas Fair on Friday,November 25th at LongviewSchool. Tickets are $6 dol-lars in advance and can bepurchased at the schooloffice and $7 at the door onthe evening of the Fair.Doors open at 5:00 pm anddinner is served from 5:30to 7:30 pm. It is a ham din-ner with all the fixings anddessert. Activities will runfrom 6:00 to 8:00pm and include acake walk, every-one wins booth,elf self, photoswith Santa as wellas a 50/50 draw,bucket raffles andsi lent auct ionitems. It is a won-derful and fun eve-ning and a greatway to start theholiday season and sup-port Longview School.Everyone is welcome toattend!

Students enjoyed theHalloween Parade and Car-nival on Monday, October31st. A big thank you goesout to Ms. Hoyle for takingthe lead for this specialevent. The Grade 5 / 6 classdid a wonderful job of orga-nizing and running the dif-

ferent stations. Our cele-bration included all of ourkindergarten studentswhen kindergarten wasswitched to Monday fromTuesday. It is great fun foreveryone to see each otherdressed in their Halloweenbest and all students reallyenjoyed this type of Hallow-een Celebration.

The Remembrance Dayservice was held at 10:00am on Thursday, November

10th. Thank you to Mrs.Winfield, who took the leadon this assembly. Every-one, all staff and students,did such a wonderful job inrecognizing those individu-als, past and present, whohave served our country sowell and with such dignity.Our students take greatpride and honour in plan-ning, decorating and pre-senting for this service. Allclasses contributed beauti-

ful art work and madewreaths for the wreath lay-ing ceremony. We greatlyappreciate the address byRetired Master CorporalKen Harris who repre-sented the Royal CanadianL e g i o n , M a y o r I v o rMcCorquindale and NeilHowk who escorted the stu-dents during the wreathlaying ceremony. Eachclass did a presentation ofsome type. Kindergarten

presented thepoem, . TheGrade 1 / 2 classpresented a cou-ple of poems

a n d

. The Grade 3/ 4 class pre-sented the poems,

and. The Grade

5/6 class did the reading ofand sang

the song . Also,thank you to Flynn Rob-erts for playing byRobin Adair on his chanter.

Many parents and com-munity members alsoattended the service andexpressed their apprecia-tion for the wonderful jobthe students and staff did.

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The Foothills PerformingArts 4-H Club began theirfifth year of operation witha re-organizational meet-ing in September at theFoothills Composite HighSchool. An executive waselected and new membersw e r e i n t r o d u c e d t oBlacklight Theatre.

Blacklight performancesare in complete darkness,where people and objectsthat glow move to songsand even play while tryingnot to bump into things.We recently experimentedwith blacklight during ourOctober Halloween partywhere we played manygames in our costumes.Our members are enjoyingmany drama activities vary-ing from 'Ninja to Sharkie',but our main focus is pres-ently on improv.

Our club would like tothank you, our commu-nity, for helping us at our

Bi-Annual Electronic Recy-cle Round Up that was heldin October at Country Liv-ing. As a club, we collectedTVs and computer equip-ment, as an environmentalfundraiser; we raised over$500.00 which we are go-ing to spend on costumesfor our blacklight perfor-mances.

The Foothills PerformingArts 4-H Club showed theircolours at the Corpo-rate Partnership Ap-preciation Event onWednesday, November2 n d , 2 0 1 1 i nCrossfield, Alberta.Our club provided anincredible displaywhich included videosplaying of past Mono-logues and Achieve-ment Days. The mem-bers and leaders all en-joyed speaking to thesponsors and learningmore about the amaz-

ing past, present and fu-ture of 4-H.

In conclusion, the Foot-hills Performing Arts 4-HClub is having an amazingNational 4-H month andwill continue to show theirgreen throughout the com-munity in the month of No-vember.

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Positive Parenting Workshop Series

Ever wish your child came with an

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Foothills School Division is pleased to host a series of

FREE workshops to support parents and guardians.

November 22: Bullying: What Parents Need to KnowRyley Hatchard of Rowan House will explain what bullying is and the warning

signs, how to talk to your child about bullying and what to do if you suspect they

are being bullied or are bullying others.

Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Turner Valley School—114 Royal Ave.

November 29: Chaos to Calm:

Creating Structure & Routine in the HomeMarianne Dickson, Executive Director, Wild Rose Community Connections will

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On the second day of Christmas,


Two turtle doves,

And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the third day of Christmas,


Three French hens,

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On the fourth day of Christmas,


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On the fifth day of Christmas,


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On the eighth day of Christmas,


Eight maids a-milking,


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On the ninth day of Christmas,


Nine ladies dancing,



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On the tenth day of Christmas,


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If your holiday halls are deckedwith stacks of paper bags, mounds ofcrumpled wrapping paper, an array ofrandom ribbons and a gaggle of gifttags that are destined for the locallandfill, it's time to add a little "green"to your gift-wrapping regimen.

Given that the average house-hold's waste jumps by more than 25percent between Thanksgiving andNew Year's Day and that holidaydebris adds an additional one milliontons per week to landfills, there is alot that everyone can do to recycle,reuse and reduce during the holi-days. According to Eco-Chick.com, "Ifevery family reused just two feet of hol-iday ribbon, the 38,000 miles of rib-bon saved could tie a bow around theentire planet. If every family wrappedjust three presents in re-used materi-als, it would save enough paper tocover 45,000 football fields. The 2.65billion Christmas cards sold eachyear could fill a football field ten sto-ries high. If we each sent one cardless, we'd save 50,000 cubic yards ofpaper."

Here are some ways to go greenand even save green on gift packagingthis year:

Conventional wrappingpaper typically cannot be recycledsince it is often coated in metal foil oris plastic laminated. But if the paperrips and doesn't glitter or shine, it can- and should - be placed in the recyclebin along with other paper products.Check with your local recycling pro-

vider to find out which types of wrap-ping paper they accept. The goodnews is that recyclable wrappingpaper is increasingly available fromboth online and brick-and-mortarretailers such as Amazon.com, OfficeDepot and UncommonGoods.com.

Before the opening of thegifts begins, set aside a box for col-lecting reusable boxes, wrappingpaper, gift bags, bows, ribbons andother decorative items. Even if wrap-ping paper is torn, it can be used forcraft projects, packaging filler or toenclose smaller gifts the followingyear. Gift bags are also great candi-dates for reuse. If the surface of thebag is marred from removing ribbonor a bow, the spot can be covered withother decorative items or scraps ofused wrapping paper.

Recycling and reusingboxes, wrapping paper, ribbon andgift bags is a big step in the rightdirection. But the best way to avoidwaste is to reduce the use of theseitems in the first place. Rather thanwrapping gifts in paper, considerusing scarves, old tea towels, clothnapkins or leftover fabric. If you'recrafty, consider creating your ownsimple fabric sacks that can be easilysewn by hand or machine. If you'renot, try painting an old pillowcaseand tying it up with fabric ribbon,string or even shoelaces. And don't for-get newspaper! The comics makecolourful gift wrap any time of year,particularly for kids.

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Watch in 2012 for details on the 32nd Annual

Turner Valley Charity Golf Classic

Per category!

8 and under

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1. Contest open to EVERYONE -

regardless of age!

2. Limit one contest submission per

person.

3. Contest entries may be completed

using markers, crayons or coloured

pencils.

4. Adults may assist in completing a child’s entry form

information, but not in colouring a child’s entry.

5. All entries must be received by the Gateway Gazette by midnight

on December 31, 2011.

6. Winners will be notified by phone before January 15, 2012 and

published in the January 17, 2012 edition.

7. Judging is performed anonymously by local artist Robin

Thibodeau (she will not see any names prior to judging). As such,

this contest is open to positively anyone, whether or not there is a

personal connection in any way to the sponsors.

9. All submissions become property of the Gateway Gazette and

may be published accordingly.

10. Entries can be submitted by mail to: Gateway Gazette, Box 457,

Black Diamond, AB, T0L 0H0; Scanned and emailed to:

[email protected]; or dropped off at Pharmasave in Black

Diamond.

8. Decisions of judge are final.

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When among the masses shopping for holidaygifts, consumers might want to take a close look atthe expressions on their fellow shoppers' faces. Notethe ones whose eyes are glazed over, who are anx-iously biting their bottom lips or seem to be exhibit-ing recurring facial twitches. These are not individu-als on the verge of a nervous breakdown. In fact,many are otherwise well adjusted people in thethroes of choosing holiday gifts for their coworkers orbosses.

While there is nothing inherently complicatedabout choosing tokens of appreciation for one's asso-ciates or superiors, the challenge is not just choosingthe right token, but in choosing something without

the potential to offend or confuse the recipient.To help make the process go smoothly from pur-

chase to presentation, here are some of the chief do'sand don'ts for office gift-giving.

* Make sure that you know your company's pol-icy on gift-giving. For example, are there specified orunstated spending limits?

* Be clear about who should be on your gift list.Do you get gifts for everyone in your department orjust those individuals with whom you interact mostfrequently?

* Choose thoughtful and tasteful gifts, whetherbuying a different item for each person or the sameitem for all.

* Consider gifts that can be used in the office,such as distinctive office supplies, a photo frame,gadget, calendar or pen.

* Go for gifts that can be shared either at homeor work, such as gourmet food items, books orplants.

* Find out if colleagues have food or plant aller-gies before selecting gifts in those categories.

* Take the time to package and wrap gifts withcare.

* Overspend, especially when purchasing a giftfor your boss.

* Give presents to colleagues outside of your"gift circle" in order to make a good impression orcurry favour.

* Choose "joke" or "gag" gifts, even for coworkersyou think you know well. While the recipient mightappreciate the gesture, it could be misinterpreted byothers.

* Re-gift or give items that are used or in any-thing but pristine condition.

* Stray outside the limits of "good taste." Inother words, don't even think about gifts that couldbe considered too personal (including clothing, per-fume or jewelry) or are in any way political, religious,racial or sexual. And unless you are absolutely cer-tain of the recipient's tastes and habits, steer clear ofalcoholic beverages of any kind.

* Give gifts that can be misconstrued as havinga hidden meaning or agenda, such as flowers (espe-cially roses), cash, lingerie or personal hygiene prod-ucts.

* Leave anyone out. Hurt feelings are hard toovercome and can strain otherwise productive work-ing relationships.

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“May your days bemerry and bright,And may all your

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Thanks to our customersthroughout the year.

Christmas partiesup to 30 people.

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More than ice cream!Delicious burgers andsandwiches along withcandy and retro gifts.

I didn't do a ChristmasWish List/Children's BookReview last year. However,I've had many people askfor it again, so here goes,with a lot of help and in-put.

The Bear Stays UpFor Christmas - Karma Wil-son, Jane Chapman, thishas great illustrations anda catchy lilt to the story

The Nativity

That's Not My Rein-deer (Snowman etc.), allare touchy-feely books forthe very young fromUsborne Books

The Animal's Ad-vent, 25 flaps until Christ-mas - Lisa McCue

Jingle Bells - JeffreyEbbeler great illustrations

Olivia Claus, Oliviaand the Christmas Presentor any of the Olivia books;my personal favourite’s byJared Osterhold

any of the age ap-propriate Dr Seuss books

Guess How Much IL o v e Y o u ? - S a mMcBratney

anything by SandraBoynton - kids love therhymes, the illustrationsand the silliness. So do I!

Christmas in theMouse House - MaggieKneen; lift the flaps as wellas pop-up surprises to beread next year as well

Merry Christmas:Look and Find - JuliaLobo, great for finding andidentifying details

F a n c y N a n c y ' sSplendiferious Christmas- Jane O'Connor, yourFancy Nancy girls will lovethis one

Oh, What a Christ-mas! - Michael Garland,this is a wonderful NOTthe Night before Christ-mas, which will have kids,parents and grandparentsgiggling.

Olivia Helps WithChristmas - AtheneumBooks for Young Readers;

your kids will love it andyou will love reading it tothem again and again andagain!

Other than ChristmasBooks, my list includes:

Go, Dog. Go! -P.D.Eastman, my grand-son's very favourite andeasy to read

The Paper Bag Prin-cess - Robert Munsch,enough said if you knowRobert Munsch!

Someday - AllisonMeghee, a great story toread together

Some you can read to-gether, some they will en-joy reading on their own.

Geronimo Stilton se-ries - Scholastic Books,but especially look at AVery Merry Christmas

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A Porcupine in aPine Tree - Helaine Becher

A Canadian TwelveDays of Christmas -Werner Z immerman,"seven sled dogs sledding","four calling moose”, "fiveStanley Cups"….you getthe idea. I just loved thisone.

A Charlie BrownChristmas - Charles M.Schulz, one to read to-gether every year

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2. The Kissing Hand -Audrey Penn, a perennialfavourite and for everygood reason

3. B a r b a r a P a r k sbooks especially the JunieB. Jones series

4. Magic Tree House se-ries like "Dinosaurs BeforeDark", "Pirates PastNoon", "Afternoon on theAmazon", etc

5. Beverly Cleary's"Beezus" and "Ramona"books

6. The Madeline booksby Bemelmans - greatrhythm and easy to read

This gets harder as kidsare starting to be selectivein their reading. However,there are still standby's:

anything by RoaldDahl and Johnny Depp

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Judy Blume booksare also timeless

K e n n e t h O p p e lbooks are especially ap-pealing to boys who maynot be readers

Carl Hiaasen is agreat writer of adult com-edy, but also has threebooks for younger readers- "Hoot", "Scat", "Flush" -mysteries for edge of theseat thinkers

there are lots ofgraphic novels out therefor young readers, as wellas "you choose the ending"books.

Some kids are movinginto non-fiction and thereis a huge choice, depend-ing on interest and readinglevel:

The Fly Guy - TeddArnold, comes highly rec-ommended

A Great and TerribleBeauty - Libba Bray seriesfor older girls

Harry Potter booksare still around and stillpopular - J.K.Rowling

The Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins; a futur-istic series that is well writ-ten and riveting

The Lightning Thiefseries (Percy Jackson) -Rick Riordan; my grand-son read this series frombeginning to end withstops only to eat!!

Molly Moon's In-credible Book of Hypno-tism - Georgia Byng, an-other all-nighter!

The Garbage King -Elizabeth Laird, takes kidsinto Ethiopia and showslife in an new part of theworld for most of them

Sometimes, however,it's just easier to buy a giftcard and let them maketheir own choices at thisage. I know when I get agift card I can't just spendit willy nilly on any oldbook, but must choose aREALLY good book.

Hope this helps withyour shopping. I knoweBooks, iPads, etc arehandy, but I still love to geta great book to hold andread all night. It's still myfavourite thing!

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November 18th to December 23rd A Christmas Past, Okotoks Museum, 49 Elizabeth

Street.

Friday, November 25th, 2:00 to 8:30pm - Diamond Valley Christmas Market, Flare 'N

Derrick, Turner Valley.

Friday, November 25th, 7:30pm - Live Nativity at Lions Campground, Black

Diamond. Black Diamond Gospel Chapel. 403-933-4957.

Friday, November 25th - Annual Longview School Christmas Fair. Doors open at

5:00pm. Tickets: $6 in advance or $7 at the door, includes dinner. 403-601-1753.

Saturday, November 26th – Nanton Lights the Way Christmas Festival.

Saturday, November 26th – Distinctly Nanton Market 10:00am to 6:00pm. Nanton

Community Centre.

Saturday, November 26th, 2:00 to 4:00pm - St. George's (Turner Valley) Christmas

Tea and Bake Sale. Fancy sandwiches & homemade cakes for tea and lots of baked

items for sale.

Saturday, November 26th, 7:30pm - Live Nativity at Lions Campground, Black

Diamond. Black Diamond Gospel Chapel. 403-933-4957.

Friday, December 2nd - The 25th Annual Santa Claus Parade and Moonlight

Madness. Parade starts at 6:30pm and many business will stay open until 11pm.

Friday, December 2nd, 2:00 to 9:00pm Christmas Craft Fair Highwood Memorial

Centre. 403-652-4042.

Saturday, December 3rd – Royal Canadian Legion and Town of Turner Valley

Children's Christmas Party. Breakfast with Santa 9:30am and11:30am.

Saturday, December 3rd, 1:00 to 3:30pm - High Country Lodge Annual Tea & Bazaar.

$5.00 per person at the door. There will be a raffle, silent auction, crafts and baked

goods. Carol Bishop 403-933-4028.

Saturday, December 3rd, 10:00am to 3:00pm - Community Christmas Fair

Highwood Memorial Centre. 403-652-4042.

Sunday, December 4th, 1:00 to 5:00pm - MarketSquare’s 1st Annual Christmas

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Saturday, December 10th, 1:00 to 2:00pm - Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stops at

Blackie opposite Post Office. Food bank donation requested.

Saturday, December 10th, 11:00am to 4:00pm - Christmas Shopping Gala, Blackie

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Monday, December 12th, 4:00 to 8:00pm - A High River Tradition! Bring your family

for fun on the ice. Food bank donations are accepted! Bob Snodgrass Recreation

Complex. 403-652-4042.

Saturday, December 31st – Royal Canadian Legion Turner Valley - New Year's Eve

Social. 403-933-4600.

Saturday, December 31st, 5:00pm - Family New Year's Eve Celebration – Flare 'N

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Saturday, December 31st - Children's New Year's Eve Party, Okotoks. 403-938-8950.

Friday, November 25th – 5:00-8:00 pm School Council Christmas Fair. Tickets are $6

at the school office or $7 at the door. Ham dinner with all the fixings followed by

activities (cake walk, Santa photos, 50/50 draw, bucket raffles and silent auction.

Tuesday, December 20th – 1:00 pm Christmas Tea. Enjoy coffee, tea and treats while

the students perform a dress rehearsal of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Thursday, December 22nd – 6:30 pm Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

High Country Winter Concert

Wednesday, December 7th – 6:30 pm in the gym at Oilfields High School - Black

Diamond: Featuring Band students from Oilfields, C. Ian McLaren, Longview,

Millarville and Turner Valley schools.

Oilfields High School - Black Diamond

December 14th to 17th: Oilfields' Senior High Performing Arts Department presents

an adaptation of Charles Dickens' Nicholas Nickleby. Tickets at the door – $2 for

December 14th matinee (12:45 pm) and $5 for evening shows December 15th to

17th (7:00 pm).

Turner Valley School

Wednesday, December 21st – 7:00 pm “The Best Gift Ever” drama and musical

production also featuring performances by the school choir and Grade 6 Band

students.

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Thursday, December 22nd – 6:30-8:00 pm Christmas activities and carols.

Millarville Community School

Thursday, December 22nd – 7:00 pm Christmas concert.

Foothills School Division Christmas Concerts

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Saturday, December 3rd, 5:00pm Diamond Valley Light Up, Black Diamond. Photos

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This is making it's way

around via email, Facebook

and other Social Media.

Christine Stinnissen of

Brooks, AB forwarded it onto

us because she feels it

makes a very good point. Let

us know your thoughts,

better still ~ Shop Locally

This Year.

bazillion

As the holidays approach,

the giant Asian factories are

kicking into high gear to pro-

vide Canadians with mon-

strous piles of cheaply pro-

duced goods - merchandise

that has been produced at

the expense of Canadian

labour. This year will be dif-

ferent. This year Canadians

will give the gift of genuine

concern for other Canadi-

ans. There is no longer an

excuse that, at gift giving

time, nothing can be found

that is produced by Cana-

dian hands. Yes there is!

It's time to think outside

the box, people. Who says

a gift needs to fit in a shirt

box, wrapped in Chinese-

p r o d u c e d w r a p p i n g

paper?

Everyone - yes EVERY-

ONE gets their hair cut.

How about gift certificates

from your local Canadian

hair salon or barber?

Gym membership? It's

appropriate for all ages

who are thinking about

some health improvement.

Who wouldn't appreci-

ate getting their car

detailed? Small, Canadian

owned detail shops and

car washes would love to

sell you a gift certificate or

a book of gift certificates.

Are you one of those

extravagant givers who

think nothing of plonking

down big bucks on a Chi-

nese made flat-screen or

computer? Perhaps that

grateful gift receiver would

like his driveway sealed or

lawn mowed for the sum-

mer or driveway plowed all

winter or games at the

local golf course.

There are a

owner-run restaurants -

all offering gift certificates.

And, if your intended isn't

the fancy eatery sort, what

about a half dozen break-

fasts at the local breakfast

joint. Remember folks this

isn't about big National

chains - this is about sup-

porting your home town

Canadians with their

financial lives on the line

to keep their doors open.

How many people couldn't

use an oil change for their

car, truck or motorcycle,

done at a shop run by the

Canadian working guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt

gift for mom? Mom would

LOVE the services of a local

cleaning lady for a day.

My computer could use a

tune-up,and I KNOW I can

find some young guy who is

struggling to get his repair

business up and running.

OK, you were looking for

something more personal.

Local crafts people spin their

own wool and knit them into

scarves. They make jewelry

and pottery and beautiful

wooden boxes.

Plan your holiday outings

at local, owner operated res-

taurants and leave your

server a nice tip. And, how

about going out to see a

movie, play or ballet, at your

hometown theatre.

Musicians need love too,

so find a venue showcasing

local bands.

Honestly people, do you

REALLY need to buy another

ten thousand Chinese lights

for the house? If you have

those kinds of bucks to

burn, leave the mailman,

trash guy or babysitter a

nice BIG tip.

You see, Christmas is no

longer about draining Cana-

dian pockets so that China

can build another glittering

city. Christmas is now about

caring about US, encourag-

ing Canadian small busi-

nesses to keep plugging

away to follow their dreams.

And, when we care about

other Canadians, we care

about our communities and

the benefits come back to us

in ways we couldn't imagine.

THIS is the new Cana-

dian Christmas tradition.


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* Companionship:

* The surprise ele-

ment:

* Cost:

o the millions of pet own-

ers across the globe, pets are

more than just furry friends

around the house. Pets put

many people in a good mood and

can also make for a valuable

addition to families with chil-

dren, instilling a sense of

responsibility in kids they might

otherwise never learn.

But pets are also a very per-

sonal choice. Such a reality

makes giving a pet as a present

during the holiday season a diffi-

cult proposition - one that

requires careful consideration of

the pros and cons before making

a final decision.

Pets

make fine companions and

many people think giving a pet

as a present during the holiday

season is a great way to put a

smile on a lonely friend or rela-

tive's face. However, when giving

a pet in the hopes it will provide

companionship, be sure to find a

pet that's known for liking atten-

tion, such as a golden retriever,

and not a pet that doesn't

require much care or appreciate

the attention.

Oftentimes, when

a family pet dies it takes

awhile before the family

is ready to get a new pet.

However, if sufficient

time has elapsed, the

surprise element of a

new pet at the holidays

can make it one of the

more memorable holi-

days ever.

The same can be

said when giving a child

their first pet. For moms

and dads who have

decided the kids are

ready for their first pet,

the holidays make a

great time to surprise

them with a Fido or

Morris of their own.

Particu-

larly in the current

economy, not all fami-

lies can afford to adopt

or buy a new pet. While they

might be able to afford to feed

and care for a pet, the initial

costs (some adoptions can cost

several hundred dollars) might

be well beyond their budget. For

gift givers who can afford the

costs of adoption or the pur-

chase price from a breeder, giv-

ing a pet can be a gift the family

will greatly appreciate.

Pets

don't take long to become a mem-

ber of the family. And that's

often because pets are a deeply

personal choice made by the pet

owner and his or her family. Giv-

ing a pet as a gift might be a nice

gesture, but many people would

prefer to pick their own pets.

Not all families

are ready for a pet. Even parents

who want to add a pet to their

home should consider if the tim-

ing is right. Are kids ready for

the responsibility of a pet? Is the

family ready to add another

member?

Timing should also be a con-

sideration for those thinking of

giving a pet to someone they

don't live with. It might be a nice

gesture to give newlywed friends

a pet, but they might also be try-

ing to have a baby and might not

have the time to care for a pet.

Not

everyone can have a pet in their

home. Many people are allergic

to animals. It could prove a

disaster to give a kitten to some-

one who is highly allergic to cats.

Shoppers who are unsure if a

friend or loved one has a pet

allergy should avoid giving a pet

as a present.

In addition to pet allergies,

another medical concern is

some people might not be physi-

cally capable of caring for a pet.

Dogs, for instance, need to be

taken on daily walks or, at the

very least, taken outside to

relieve themselves. What's more,

training a puppy is no small

task. If a friend

or family mem-

ber does not

appear capable

of caring for a

pet, consider a

different gift.

The Cons

* Personal choice:

* Timing:

* Allergies and additional

health considerations:


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FOR ALL YOUR BEAUTY NEEDS

~ By Appointment Only ~

Facial treatments and products for men and women.

Gift certificates and service packages available.

Manicure, pedicure and facial package - $145

Manicure & pedicure package - $65

15% discount on any waxing

Black Diamond

Bakery&

Coffee Shop

Main Street,

933-4503

Black Diamond

Our bakery is happy to offer a large

selection of cookies, shortbread,

fruit cakes and pastries for

holiday gift giving.

Speciality Danish items such

as rye bread and Danish pastry are

available throughout the year and

are a must during the holidays.

Come in and have a coffee or stay for

breakfast or lunch and let us help

you make your shopping easier.

(Beside the Esso)

Dec 24 - 10am - 6pm

Dec 25 - ClosedNew Years Day Open at Noon

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All other days - Regular Hours

We wouldn’t be here without your support.

Happy Holidaysfrom

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Season’s Eatings from all of us to You!!

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202 Centre AveBlack Diamond

403-933-3122

Visit us while you are out

enjoying the Christmas

Events during Light Up

and grab a Candy Cane

for the kids!

BuffetFri, Sat & Sun

5:00pm to 8:30pmLunch Buffet

Mon - Fri11:00am - 2:00pm

Sunday Brunch11:00am - 2:00pm

Call us to book yourChristmas Party today!

Holiday Hours: Dec 24th & 25th Closed

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Gear up for the Guests

* Seasonal solution.

* Bathroom make-over.

* Guest bedroom blues.

* Entertaining essentials.

he holidays are once

again right around the

corner and families

across the country are preparing to

reunite.

With hosting family and

friends on the holiday horizon, the

following guide can help those

responsible for entertaining the

troops this season become the holi-

day host with the most.

The key to mini-

mizing holiday-induced anxiety is to

plan in advance. Take inventory now

to make sure you have the essentials

you will need to serve your holiday

meal - both basics and serving pieces.

Use serv-

ing pieces with warming trays to free

up essential cooking space on your

stove. To create additional space in

your oven, use a three-tier oven rack

on one side that leaves the other side

open for more bulky food allowing you

to cook more than one dish at a time.

If you're

hosting a buffet, set up the buffet

table away from the wall to utilize

both sides of the table to serve food.

Add unique, multi-level serving

dishes to give your table a fresh look.

Set up at least 2 urns for your party,

one with coffee and one with hot

water for the tea drinkers. Consider a

third for decaf.

Once you've prepared for your holi-

day feast, give your home a fresh face

with a few simple and affordable

updates.

Transform

your entertaining area by replacing

sheer window treatments with more

luxurious ones made of taffeta or che-

nille in warm, rich colors of the sea-

son. Pick the length that suits your

style. More formal looks are achieved

with longer treatments. Drape a

throw in a rich burgundy or chocolate

over the back of your couch and

update your decorative pillows with

covers that tie in with your existing

decor.

It does-

n't take a coat of paint to freshen up

the guest bathroom. A new bath

ensemble and some decorative sea-

sonal hand towels will do the trick.

Fresh flowers and scented lotion on

the counter are welcoming treats.

Looking

to breathe some life into a guest bed-

room? Start with the bedding. Since

it's typically the biggest piece of decor

in the room, changing the bedding

alters the overall look and feel of the

room. Add several extra pillows to the

bed for that picture perfect catalog

look.

Being prepared helps avoid last min-

ute panic. For the main event, make

sure you have enough chairs for

guests (including folding chairs) and

consider whether you need an extra

folding table to serve as a "kids" table

or dessert station. For overnight

guests, be sure you have clean towels

and sheets and that you can put your

hand on the extra inflatable mattress

in case of a surprise guest.

Prepare for the Feast

* Plan ahead.

* Save time and space.

* Think off the wall.

Offer your guests a choice.*

H o w T o G u i d e~t o H o l i d ay H o s t i n gH o w T o G u i d e~t o H o l i d ay H o s t i n g


This Christmas, come and experience the birth of Jesus. The seventh annual Living Nativity

features two performances with live animals, hand crafted scenery and complimentary hot

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A wonderful time for all ages!

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Live Performance at 7:30pmHay Rides begin at 6:30pm

On Friday, November 25 &

Saturday, November 26

Admission is free;

our gift to your family.

Anyone who has been reading

this column for a while knows that

I'm a picture and frame nut. While

out shopping I dropped in at a

small specialty store in our village

that stocks all sorts of different

Christmas items. One that really

caught my eye was a wooden ce-

dar shingle that had been made

into a family Christmas photo dis-

play.

I always like ideas that I can

adapt and make myself. In this

case it was easy enough to see the

materials needed. The local home

renovation center carries cedar

shingles in packages, but I was

able to ask for and get a couple of

loose pieces for a couple of dollars.

The shingle can either be covered

with Christmas fabric or left natu-

ral. Using old Christmas cards cut

out images of Santa,

snowmen, reindeer or

elves. Cut out the faces

and insert behind a

photo of a family mem-

ber. If you have snow-

men, their tummies

can be used as a

frame. I have one

that I like very much

made by using cards

with front doors, cut

around three sides of the frame of

the door and insert a picture of the

whole family; the children will love

it when they open the door and see

their family standing behind. It

can be further embellished with

stars, more ribbon, sparkle or

whatever takes your fancy. Punch

a hole in the shingle about a half

inch down from the top and about

an inch in, using Christmas rib-

bon (red and green plaid is my fa-

vourite), you can either tie a bow

at the punch holes or at the top

join of the ribbon to hang it up.

It can also be adapted for a chil-

dren's project by using a piece of

cardboard instead of wood and

covered with Christmas wrapping

paper instead of fabric. The best is

that you can also add a shingle

each year by punching a hole in

the bottom and attaching another

frame with ribbons.

While on the subject of ribbons,

I looked up a recipe for ribbon

candy, I remember my grand-

mother making at the kitchen ta-

ble when I was young. I never real-

ized how much work actually went

into the setting of the candy. The

ingredients are, three cups of gran-

ulated sugar, one cup of corn

syrup, one quarter cup of water,

peppermint extract, red and green

food colouring, vegetable spray

and vinyl gloves. My grandmother

didn't use gloves or vegetable

spray, she buttered her hands.

Warm the oven to 120 celsius, pre-

pare three cookie sheets by cover-

ing them with a buttered parch-

ment paper. Combine all the in-

gredients in a sauce-

pan and boil until

the mixture reaches

a soft candy stage.

At this time add the

extract and pour the

candy onto the

cookie sheets in

equa l amounts ,

sprinkle one with

red colouring and an-

other with green and

put two aside in the warm oven. Al-

low one set to sit and form a

“skin”. Once the candy is cool

enough to handle start to spread it

with your hands, pushing and

pulling it over itself. Then pick it

up and stretch it out, twist and

stretch again. Return this one to

the oven and do the same proce-

dure with the others. Once they all

have a glossy look, flatten them

out with a buttered rolling pin or

by hand until about a quarter inch

thick, place them on top of one an-

other, the clear in the middle, and

slice into strips. Ribbon up the

strips with your fingers and cut at

two inch intervals. Allow them to

cool and wrap them loosely in wax

paper; wonderful old fashioned

taste.

Household HintsHousehold HintsBy Rosemary

Christmas Craft and Candy

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Let us help you with your holiday favourites.

We have a wide range of cookies, shortbread,

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There’s a good reason fitness club member-

ships tend to spike come January. After a holi-

day season spent party-hopping and letting

diets fall by the wayside, many people look to

the gym as the means to helping shed those

inevitable holiday pounds.

Perhaps no food is more popular around

the holidays than cookies. Cookies are as

much a part of the holiday season as Christ-

mas trees, long lines at the mall and kids

searching the house for presents. For those

with guests to entertain this holiday season,

the following recipe for Chocolate Chip Cook-

ies, or one of the variations, is sure to please.

Blend in remaining ingredients.

For a softer cookie, add an extra ½ cup

flour.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches

apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.

Cool slightly before removing from sheet.

Substitute:

2 cups salted peanuts for the chocolate

chips. Flatten each cookie with the bottom

of a glass that has been dipped in butter and

sugar

or

12 oz butterscotch or peanut butter chips

for the chocolate chips

or

2 cups raisins for the chocolate chips

or

For a festive touch, use 2 cups of red and

green glace cherries, cut into small chunks

Keep a supply of the cookie dough in the

freezer. Wrap in aluminum foil, freezer

paper or plastic wrap. Thaw until just soft

enough to handle.

Both baked cookies and cookie dough can

be frozen and stored for up to nine months.

Variations

2/3 cup butter, softened

2/3 cup shortening

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup brown sugar (packed)

2 eggs

2 tspn vanilla

3 cups flour

1 tspn soda

1 tspn salt

12 oz semisweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 375°F.

Cream butter, shortening and sugars.

Add eggs and vanilla, mix thoroughly.

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The Christmas countdown has begun and the days

will no doubt fly off the calendar like they do every year.

Before you know, it's only a few days until the holiday is

here.

Those who haven't yet started shopping may feel

pressed for time and worry that they will not be able to find

gifts for everyone on their lists - at least gifts that don't

look like they were afterthoughts. But good gifts can be

found in the eleventh hour.

* Visit the local liquor store for a bottle of wine in the

price range desired. Wrap it in a wine bag or leave it as is

with a nice bow.

* Pick up passes to a local attraction, such as an

amusement park or a museum. Put together tickets for a

play paired with a soundtrack of the production.

* Food is often appreciated. A box of fine chocolates

or one of those edible fruit arrangements will be a tasteful,

and tasty, gift.

* Fill a large bowl with a scooper, sprinkles, cherries

and other toppings for making ice cream sundaes.

* Pick a gift that embraces the holiday spirit. Holiday

music, ornaments or table decorations can

be used this year or next.

* Pop into a toy store and pick up a cuddly stuffed ani-

mal.

* Buy an art set for older children, full of paints and

markers. If a complete set can't be found, make an art

package with a bunch of supplies packed into a gift bag.

* Choose an educational gift that is still fun, like

alphabet flash cards or puzzles. A subscription to a chil-

dren's magazine would also work, seeing as children love

getting mail.

* Few kids will turn down a DVD of their favourite

television characters. The DVDs should feature an age-

appropriateness rating to make choosing one even easier.

* Teenagers can be finicky, so a monetary gift will be

one-size-fits-all.

* Teenage girls may appreciate a gift basket of deli-

cious scented lotions.

* Passes for movies can make date night less expen-

sive.

* Consider a gift card or e-gift coupon for digital

music downloads.

* Give a subscription to a teen magazine so that

everyone can keep abreast of their favourite celebrities.

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Gardens GaloreGardens Galore By Karen BrewkaNothing about winter

gets me as much as theshort days. Hibernationis looking better all thetime! One of the goodthings about short daysis my Thanksgiving Cac-tus. Well, really, it's a 'be-tween Canadian andAmerican Thanksgiving'Cactus. It's filled withblooms and more budsare coming. (TheChristmas Cactus hasrounded lobes on thel e a v e s a n d t h eThanksgiv-ing Cactushas pointy lobes. )C h r i s t m a s a n dThanksgiving Cacti setflowers based on daylength. These and manyother plants are sensi-tive to day length andflower according to a setphoto period.

If I lived in Yellow-knife, my plant wouldprobably be a true Cana-dian Thanksgiving Cac-tus. But I wouldn't no-tice because I would behibernating.

Chris Curray (2011)in

explains photo-periodism very well.“What causes the differ-

ences in the floweringtime of these two speciesis a photo-periodic re-sponse. These plant ini-tiate flowers in responseto the shortening days ofsummer and fall and aretermed short day plants.A short day plant with acritical photo-period oftwelve hours will flowerwhen the days aretwelve hours or shorter.”

So the ThanksgivingCactus started to re-spond around Septem-ber 15th (twelve hours ofday light) and began toform flower buds at theends of the branches in-stead of more leaves.The flowers started to ap-pear a couple of weeksago. It looks like flower-ing will last for anothercouple of weeks.

Lots of flowers are daylength sensitive and theforced flower industryhas taken advantage ofthis to manipulateblooming time. That'show we get poinsettiasand chrysanthemumsblooming in time forChristmas sales. Thegrowers use black clothto cover the plants for

twelve hours (or how-ever long that particularplant needs to have apho to -pe r i od i c r e-sponse) in order to getbuds to initiate at justthe right time The cover-ing must be perfect – nolight, not even moon-light – for as long as ittakes for perfect flower-ing. If you ever get achance to tour a produc-tion flower greenhousebefore Christmas, takeit. It is a beautiful sight.Acres of flowers allblooming at the sametime!

The Valley Neigh-bours Garden Club haschanged its meetingtimes. Now they meet onthe second Thursday ofeach month at ValleyNeighbours on SunsetBoulevard in Turner Val-ley. The club welcomesnew members. For infor-mation call Bea at403–933–7131. The Hor-ticultural Club meets ev-ery second Tuesday ofthe month at 7:30pm.For information callS h e i l a a t403–931–3989.

The Simple Gardener,

Inc.

Day Lengthgateway gazette ~ November 22nd - december 5th, 2011 - tell them you saw it in the gateway gazette!

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The HonourableTed Menzies ,

Member of Parliament forMacleod and Minister ofState (Finance) announcedthat the Government of Can-ada is providing up to$196,580.00 in new fundingto improve safety at theLineham Avenue railwaycrossing in the town ofOkotoks.

“Our Government isincreasing its commitmentto rail safety,” said Menzies.“While Canada has one ofthe safest rail systems in theworld, improvements canstill be made. This addi-tional funding will go a longway toward enhancingsafety and helping to savelives.”

This year, the Govern-ment of Canada is providingalmost $14 million in newfunding for the GradeCrossing Improvement Pro-gram (GCIP).The GCIPsup-ports projects to upgraderailway crossings andimprove safety where roadand t rack meet . TheLineham Avenue RailwayCrossing will have LEDf l a s h i n g l i g h t u n i t sinstalled, gates, constantwarning time control anddual-tone multi-frequencysignaling (DTMF) activa-tion control.

Transport Canada worksclosely with railway compa-nies and communities toidentify grade crossings thatrequire safety improve-

m e n t s .Through the

GCIP, eligible railwaycrossings are upgraded, relo-cated or closed, based on fac-tors such as traffic volumeand accident his tory.Improvements may includeinstalling flashing lights andgates, linking crossing sig-nals to nearby traffic lightsor adding new circuits ortiming devices. TransportCanada finances up to 80per cent of the total cost ofgrade crossing improve-ments, with the balance pro-vided by the railways androad authorities.

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Improvements In Okotoks

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The ins and outs of the

Gateway Gazette circu-

lation

The Gateway Gazette

is classified as a Com-

munity Newspaper. This

isn't just the “style” of

newspaper based on the

type of content included.

This is an actual classifi-

cation that impacts our

circulation. One of the

biggest things that this

classification impacts is

that we do not receive

“publication government

grants” to help with the

costs associated with

printing and mailing our

paper. We also do not

charge the readers

within our home base to

receive the print version

of the Gazette, which

means that the only reve-

nue that enables the Ga-

zette to exist comes from

the advertisers.

The second biggest

thing impacted by our

classification as a com-

munity newspaper is the

fact that in specific areas

we are allowed to mail to

100% of all mailing ad-

dresses without having

to put address labels on

each paper. Flyers and

other unaddressed mail

are not allowed to do

this. Because of this, we

don't supplement reve-

nue by accepting flyers,

which keeps the Gazette

neat and tidy.

So who gets the Gate-

way Gazette and how?

Our home base in-

c l u d e s P r i d d i s ,

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Black Diamond and

Longview.

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whose mailing address

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Gateway Gazette every

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Creek and Okotoks RR1

and RR2 residents. So if

your postal code is T0L

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1A2 AND you accept fly-

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If your mailing ad-

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you do not receive the Ga-

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talk to your post office to

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If your mailing ad-

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and you randomly get a

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of hyper-local, good

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good news as far and

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We are also dedicated to

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other areas as we possi-

bly can. Having said

that, we are also a small

business, with a very

lean and modest staff.

We are not part of a cor-

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conglomerate that uses

this publication as a tax

write-off. We are a family

of individuals and the

Gateway Gazette is our

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same as everyone else.

To clear up a common

misconception, the Gate-

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Alberta winters are crisp, cold, snowy and dark, so we may feel like hibernating instead of

getting out and being active. It is important to keep active to keep well so here are some tips to

get you moving this winter:

· Get into a personal physical activity routine - Canada's Physical Activity Guide

www.paguide.com recommends that adults accumulate 30-60 minutes of moderate

physical activity daily (for example brisk walking, swimming, dancing etc.). You might be

surprised to know that you don't have to do the 30-60 minutes all at once – you can build up

to this amount in periods of as little as 10 minutes each!

· Figure out what keeps you from being more active - If you can identify your barriers to being

active, you can plan strategies to overcome them and improve your health by getting active

your way, everyday.

· Have a plan ready for poor weather and scheduling conflicts - If it is too icy to walk, try attending

an exercise program indoors – such as swimming or water aerobics. Have a game or two of a

favourite sport with others at a local gymnasium or recreation centre.

· Get more active at home - Be active while watching television or during commercial breaks (you

would be surprised how many jumping jacks, lunges and abdominal crunches you can do

without missing your favourite show!). Keeping your home and yard neat and tidy also gives

you opportunities to be physically active. The more fun you have, the more you'll want to do

it, so do whatever you can to make physical activity more enjoyable!

· The more, the merrier – Get active with a friend - Get your friends, colleagues and neighbours

involved with you to turn your physical activity sessions into time to socialize and help

motivate each other. Get children involved in family activities and games

such as snow soccer, making snow angels or skating – they'll love

spending time with you and your body will love you for it too!

Even in our beautiful, cold Alberta winters, it is important to keep active to keep

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With winter upon us,

ATCO Gas is advising

Albertans to take some

simple steps to prevent

the build-up of lethal car-

bon monoxide in their

homes. You can't see or

smell carbon monoxide

and the symptoms of

exposure are often flu-

like, so prevention and

detection are critical.

Albertans spend a

great deal of time in

enc losed spaces -

homes, offices and vehi-

cles - during the winter.

Here are some easy

actions that you can

take to ensure that you

are protected from CO:

Never warm a vehicle

in a garage, even with

the door open. Move the

vehicle away from the

garage and homes.

Have all fuel burning

appliances checked by a

qualified technician

annually to ensure safe

and efficient operation.

Never block indoor

air vents. Keep snow and

ice away from outdoor

vents.

When using a wood

burning fireplace, open

a window nearby about

an inch to provide a

fresh air supply.

An approved CO

detector should be

located on every floor of

your home. Change the

batteries regularly and

replace the detector by

the expiry date.

ATCO Gas received

4147 CO-related calls

since November 2010 –

an increase in 17 per

cent from the year

before.

Severe headache, diz-

ziness, nausea, vomit-

ing, mental confusion,

weakness, vision and

hearing impairment are

some symptoms of CO

poisoning.

Cerebral edema

(swelling of the brain) is

a common result of

severe carbon monoxide

poisoning. This life

threatening condition

destroys brain cells by

compressing them into

themselves within the

cranial compartment.

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Spotlight On Our CommunitiesEach edition we will be showcasing one of the many communities that we deliver into.

This edition we are pleased to introduce the following community:

PriddisPriddisWHATEVER THE OCCASION...WHATEVER THE OCCASION...

The Hamlet of Priddis is located a short 15 minute drive southwest of Calgary just off Highway 22.

In addition to the general store and gas station, there is a Post Office, a restaurant and several spe-

cialty shops.

This, off-the-beaten-track, hamlet was named after Charles T. Priddis, an early homesteader in

the area. He was born in England in 1844 and settled in this area in his mid-fifties after living in

Ontario, Texas and Calgary. Travelers returning to Calgary would leave

mail at his shack for local homesteaders. When the time came to put up a

post office and regular mail service was requested, the authorities used

the Priddis name for the district and Charles was the postmaster. He

helped start the Priddis School by donating land for the building. He

donated the acre north of the school yard to the Priddis Farmers and

Ranchers Hall and a parcel across the street for St. James Anglican Church. The 45 seat, wooden church was built in

1904 and consecrated in 1906.

Always a beehive of activity, Priddis sports a basketball court, tennis courts and a hockey rink/skateboard area. The

Priddis Community Hall, also built in the early 1900s is right beside Fish Creek where a playground, picnic tables and a

new gazebo on the front lawn can be enjoyed by visitors. Numerous area groups still use the Hall on a regular basis: First

Priddis Beavers/Cubs and Scout's, Foothills Continuing Education Program, Men's Non-denominational Breakfast,

Priddis Early Learning & Preschool Program, Flying Needles Quilting Guild, Priddis Panthers Hockey Association,

Priddis Pony Club, Priddis Volunteer Fire Department and the Westoe Women's Institute.

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Your teeth can last a

lifetime with proper

home care and regular

dental visits. No mat-

ter what your age, you

can keep your teeth

and gums healthy by

brushing a minimum

of twice a day with a flu-

oride toothpaste, floss-

ing daily and seeing

your dental provider

regularly for profes-

sional cleanings and

examinations.

Even if you brush

and floss regularly,

you may face certain

issues in your later

years when it comes to

oral health. Wearing

dentures, taking medi-

cations and general

health conditions are

some of the issues

many seniors face.

Your dental and medi-

cal providers can help

you meet most of these

challenges quite suc-

cessfully.

and decay

on the root surfaces of

the teeth are more com-

mon in older adults. It

is important to brush

with a fluoride tooth-

paste, floss daily and

see a dental provider

regularly. Daily fluo-

ride rinses can be used

as an added preventive

measure to try and pre-

vent decay.

can be

an increasing problem

as one ages. Your

gums may recede over

time, exposing areas of

the tooth that are not

pro tec ted by the

enamel. These areas

are particularly prone

to pain when in con-

tact with cold or hot

food/drinks. Sensitiv-

ity to cold air can also

occur. If you experi-

ence sensitivity, try an

anti-sensitivity tooth-

paste. If the sensitivity

persists then it is

advisable to have your

dentist check the

areas of concern as a

cavity or crack in the

tooth may be the

source of discomfort.

is a com-

mon condition in

seniors and one that

may be caused by medi-

cations or certain medi-

cal disorders. If left

untreated, dry mouth

can cause damage in

the mouth. Your den-

tal provider can rec-

ommend various meth-

ods to restore moisture

in the mouth, as well

as appropriate treat-

ments and products to

help prevent problems

associated with dry

mouth.

such as

diabetes, heart disease

and cancer can affect

your oral health. Be

sure to let your dental

provider know of any

general health issues

you are facing. It is

important that he/she

understands the whole

situation and can meet

your special needs and

requirements.

can make

life easier for many

seniors, but they

require special care.

Proper fit is important

in order to chew and

begin the process of

digestion in the mouth.

The denture needs to

be comfortable enough

so that it can be worn

consistently. Regular

visits to your dentist or

denturist is important.

is a

potentially serious con-

dition that can affect

people of all ages, espe-

cially those over the age

of 40. A number of fac-

tors can increase the

severity of gum dis-

ease, including: a bad

diet; poor oral hygiene;

systemic diseases such

as diabetes, heart dis-

ease and cancer; stress

and smoking; certain

medications that can

influence gum condi-

tion.

Because the earliest

stages of gum disease

are reversible, it is

important to spot it

early on. Regular visits

to your dental provider

can insure early detec-

tion and treatment of

gum disease. Always

remember, it is easy to

prevent gum disease

from developing in the

first place, by practic-

i n g p r o p e r o r a l

hygiene.

What special oral

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As President and

CEO of Alberta Health

Services, I see first-

hand our physicians,

our clinicians and our

nurses working to

improve our health care

system every single

day; working to ensure

the right care is avail-

able, right when you

need it. They are work-

ing flat out to help you

be healthy and also to

help you stay healthy.

Our goal is to create

the best-performing

publicly-funded health

system in Canada and

we are committed to

realizing that goal. We

cannot do that alone.

You are an active par-

ticipant in your own

health.

You can make a big

difference in protecting

your own health and

the health of those

around you by doing

something simple this

fall and every fall: get

your flu shot.

Each year, we see the

impact of influenza on

our communities. Each

year, we also see the

impact of influenza on

our health system and,

in particular, on our

emergency depart-

ments and hospitals.

When Albertans get

sick with influenza, our

wait times increase and

care becomes less

accessible. Emergency

care isn't immune to

influenza and, without

a flu shot, neither are

you.

Alberta's influenza

immunization clinics

opened around the prov-

ince on October 17th,

offering annual flu

shots, free of charge, to

a l l A l be r t ans s i x

months of age and

older. As of November

5th, AHS has immu-

nized 322,916 Alber-

tans against influenza.

This is a good start,

but we have a long way

to go.

Last year, we immu-

n i z e d m o r e t h a n

830,000 Albertans.

This sounds like a big

number, but we know it

was not enough. We

still saw hundreds of

cases of influenza last

year. Week over week,

influenza-related visits

to our emergency

d e p a r t m e n t s

increased. And, regret-

tably for some, influ-

enza was too severe to

overcome. Last year we

saw approximately 300

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deaths across the prov-

ince.

Influenza affects us

all. Immunization pro-

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including healthy peo-

ple – should be immu-

nized against influenza,

every year.

Get the flu shot and

you'll be protected

against three strains of

influenza circulating

this season. Get the flu

shot, and you'll protect

our communities from

influenza. Get the flu

shot and you'll help us

preserve emergency

care for those who need

it most.

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information, including

complete immunization

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Executive Officer

Alberta Health Services

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To......UsAt the 11th hour of the11th day of the 11thmonth of the 11th year inthis century the Royal Ca-nadian Legion Branch#78, Turner Valley heldtheir largest Remem-brance Day Service ever atthe Oilfields High Schoolin Black Diamond. Thehonour of being the SilverCross Mother this year fellto Jenny Hughes seen inthe photograph below withher grandson, Christo-pher. The laying of thewreaths at the Legion’sCenotaph in Turner Valleywas followed by lunch andfellowship in the Legion.


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Alberta's forest prod-

ucts industry stands at

a crossroads.

In one direction, there

is a past filled with the

ups and downs of boom

times and lean markets.

In the other are the pos-

sibilities the future

holds – new markets,

cutting-edge technolo-

gies and vitality. In this

series of three articles,

we examine forestry's

historic and current

activities in southwest-

ern Alberta and the chal-

lenges the industry

faces as it prepares for

the future.

Forestry has been a

large part of southwest-

ern Alberta for well over

75 years. Early sawmills

were typically small

operations, employing a

few men and making

products that were pri-

marily destined for the

local marketplace.

The industry looks a

lot different these days.

GPS (Global Positioning

System) units and heli-

copters have replaced

compasses and horses.

Even the smallest saw-

mill is technologically

advanced compared to

the large mills of the

past. Today, forest prod-

ucts manufactured in

this region are sold

around the world.

W h a t h a s n o t

changed is the impor-

tance of the industry to

the region. Today, there

are more than 3,500 peo-

ple directly employed by

the forest products

industry in southern

Alberta and the indus-

try generates in excess

of $800 million in reve-

nue for the region,

including taxes, pur-

chases and payroll.

“Forestry has a signif-

icant economic impact

o n s o u t h w e s t e r n

Alberta,” said Living-

stone-Macleod MLA

Evan Berger. “In terms

of the economy and

jobs, contributions to

the tax base or defining

local culture and iden-

tity, forestry has a big

impact on our region.”

The fates of forestry

communities and the

forest products industry

are inextricably linked.

“Maintaining strong

communities is critical

to the future of our com-

pany and to the indus-

try as a whole,” said

Barry Mjolsness, Presi-

dent of Spray Lake Saw-

mills. “We work really

hard to make sure that

southwestern Alberta is

a great place to live so

that we can attract and

retain skilled workers.

We want to play a major

role in the future of the

region and we have

invested heavily here.”

The indus t r y has

backed up its commit-

ment to the community

by supporting numer-

ous projects and com-

munity organizations.

Spray Lake Sawmills

(SLS) made a significant

contribution to the con-

struction of the Spray

Lake Sawmills Family

Sports Centre, provides

$7,000 in scholarships

to local high school stu-

dents on an annual

basis, and donates lum-

ber to affordable hous-

ing projects and other

worthy causes.

Invest ing in the

future means not only

making communities a

better place to live, but

also ensuring that the

environment is pro-

tected.

“It's our job to protect

our forests and manage

them responsibly for

future generations,”

explained Gord Lehn,

Woodlands Manager for

SLS. “We need to plan

our operations and

ensure that they are sus-

tainable. Spray Lake

spends considerable

time working with dif-

ferent groups, the Gov-

ernment of Alberta and

other industries to

make sure that we are

using the land base in a

responsible way that

minimizes cumulative

effects.”

Like any other indus-

try, forestry has its chal-

lenges. The mountain

pine beetle, slumping

American economy and

strong Canadian dollar

are examples of today's

challenges. While it tack-

les these challenges, the

forest products industry

requires the support of

communities and gov-

ernment.

“We are working

really hard to increase

efficiency, find new mar-

kets and deal with the

pine beetle and other

c h a l l e n g e s ” s a i d

Mjolsness. “The support

of the people of the

southwest region, the

Government of Alberta

and the Government of

Canada has been

instrumental in our

efforts to keep our

industry going and

maintain jobs. We are

optimistic about the

future, but at the same

time realistic about the

work that must be done

today.”

The Forest Industry in Southwestern Alberta

After calling for a

freeze of Employ-

ment Insurance (EI)

rates in 2012, small

business owners

can breathe a half

sigh of collective

relief with today's

announcement by

the federal govern-

ment to lower the

expected Employ-

ment Insurance (EI)

p r e m i u m r a t e

increase by half. "It

is clear Finance Min-

ister Flaherty has

heard the concerns

of Canada's entre-

preneurs by taking

action to lower the

planned EI hike,"

said Dan Kelly,

s e n i o r v i c e -

president for the

Canadian Federa-

tion of Independent

Business (CFIB).

CFIB is pleased

government opted

for a more modest EI

p r e m i u m r a t e

increase of $0.07 per

$100 in insurable

earnings for employ-

ers and $0.05 for

employees. This

move will reduce the

burden on business

and leave more

money in the pock-

ets of their employ-

e e s . W i t h o v e r

15,000 petitions

from small busi-

nesses across the

country delivered to

all federal MPs in

recent days, CFIB is

renewing its call for

an expansion and

extension of the EI

hiring tax credit. “In

a fragile global econ-

omy it makes good

fiscal sense to sup-

port the job creators

in Canada. But, as

rates will still go up

in 2012 -- the exten-

sion and expansion

of the EI hiring

credit in the next

budget is crucial to

help offset this pre-

mium increase,”

Kelly said.

F u r t h e r m o r e ,

CFIB is urging gov-

ernment to finish

and move forward

on its promise to

review the way EI

rates are set in the

future. “We are look-

ing to the EI rate set-

ting consultation

review to come up

with solid recom-

mendations to allow

the EI system to

work better during

periods of economic

uncertainty so we do

not have to face

increasing rates at

the worst possible

time,” concluded

Kelly.

As Canada's larg-

est association of

small- and medium-

sized businesses,

CFIB is Powered by

Entrepreneurs™.

Established in 1971,

CFIB takes direction

f rom more than

108,000 members in

every sector nation-

wide, giving inde-

pendent business a

strong and influen-

tial voice at all levels

of government and

helping to grow the

economy.

CFIB relieved by lower EI premium

hike for 2012


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Chantal ~ 938-5644

Chantelle ~ 938-3224

Chad ~ 938-3224

Kayla ~ 931-1894

Last Issue’s Answers

Can YOU Solve This?

Answers to last issue’s puzzles:

1) 19. 2) 72, halved left; triple right number then multiply. 3) 52, 6x5-7=23,etc.

All “Can You Solve” puzzles have been generously provided by Mr. Larry Berg of High River.

Answers will be printed in the next issue

1) 4096, 4913, 5832, ?

3) The average of two numbers is 41.5

The average of three numbers is 72

What is the third number?

2) F E H30 ? 36


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Reading Disabilities inthe Classroom, Pt. 2 of 4

No one will disagreethat children with read-ing trouble shouldreceive help, in someform, and the longer areading problem is leftunaddressed, the conse-quences will be moresevere and the remedym o r e c o m p l i c a t e d .What's better is whenyou train visual skills togo along with readingtraining. Either way,while intervention inreading and learningproblems is important,more important is earlyintervention and preven-tion. Even slight prob-lems can grow silently,slowly marginalizing stu-dents and amplifyingtheir frustration withschool. Worse yet, read-ing impediments canmake reading a tediouschore which then closesthe door to a world oflearning and discoveryfor a lifetime. You don'thave to want to go to col-lege or university to bene-fit from strong readingskills. And yes, readingand learning problemscan often be avoided.

Every week in clinic, Imeet at least a few adultswho feel that they havebeen somehow “short-changed” in school - hadthey known then whatthey know now abouttheir vision, they mightwell have followed a dif-ferent path. In somecases, the frustrationwith schooling and read-ing is so intense thatthere is a deeply embed-ded sense of anger withthe school system. Care-ful assessment of behav-ior, especially visualbehavior, can quicklypick up potential prob-lems, then correctivemeasures can be appliedimmediately.

As a Province, we don'tdo this, however. We dothings the way we do

because that's the waywe do them and that's theway we will always dothem. Meanwhile, otherjurisdictions have shownt h a t a p r o a c t i v eapproach to reading andlearning problems -assessing ALL childrenas they enter the 13-yearschooling cycle - savesmoney and saves familiesmuch anguish. In visionproblems alone, around25% of school children,and nearly all of thoseaffected with reading andlearning problems, haveimpaired visual skills oreyesight. These childrenare sitting in classroomswith no knowledge oftheir problems, strug-gling against their visionand they will never knowhow things could be eas-ier, if only someonelooked a little closer. Insome areas, like in theDiamond Valley, therates of problems withvision appears to be evenhigher than averagewhich indicates an evengreater need overall.

Currently, however,the schools have noplans for early interven-tion, neither locally norprovincially. With theprevalence of hiddenvision-related learningimpediments alone, howoften they are mis-diagnosed as other prob-lems, and the potential toavoid many of these prob-lems in the first place,there is no reason to letstudents suffer need-lessly for lack of a propervision and developmen-tal examination whenthey start school. Thisissue is important to allof us and I will come backto it in Part 4 (now avail-a b l e o n l i n e a twww.LearningManagement.ca).

Part of the problem isthat there is a generalconception that vision isthe same as “eyesight”.“Eyesight” is a noun, it

refers to the clarity of theimage formed in the eye.“Vision” is a noun, but itsnature is much more of averb. Vision is an activeprocess that integratesall of our senses, exceptfor smell and taste. If oneelement is out of balance,e v e r y t h i n g e l s e i saffected. Reading eyecharts does not detectproblems with vision,other than blurry eyesight. Yet, that is theextent of vision checkscurrently. Imagine tak-ing your car to themechanic for a check andhe kicks the tires, checksthe tires' tread and says“yep, she's good”. I don'tthink I'd pay that bill orfeel confident in theassessment.

Often enough, readingimpediments manifest orare interpreted as otherlearning disabilities (LD)- even if the supposed LDis well treated, there willn o t l i k e l y b e a n yimprovement unless theunderlying visual dys-function is addressed.This is a problem of edu-cation - professionals aresimply not taught to payattention to the singlemost important sensorycomponent required forlearning (vision). I knowthis from my own train-ing in psychology andeducation. Still, the signsof reading impedimentsare almost always thereto be seen when a child ishaving trouble and atrained eye can spot iteven before the troublearises. It's an easy thingto look early and can savea lot of unnecessary costand grief.

Dr. Boulet is a former

teacher and now operates Dia-

mond Valley Vision Care in

Black Diamond where he con-

tinues to work with children

with learning difficulties.

Call 403-933-5552.

www.dvvc.ca and

www.LearningManagement.c

a.

By Dr. Charles A. Boulet

Views on Vision

The Elephant in the Room


Town of Black DiamondServing Our Community

Public Works Department

It’s the right time to join the Town of Black Diamond, a Town of about 2300 citizens, situated in themajestic foothills of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. Just a half-hour south of Calgary, the Town is agateway to the ranchlands along the Cowboy Trail. A spectacular setting, friendly rural atmosphere,fascinating history, and a thriving artistic community are just a few of the qualities that give the Townits unique appeal.

Equipment Operator I – Publics Works

Working under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor, you will safely operate various motorequipment for the daily municipal maintenance operations which includes; water, waste water, solidwaste, roads, and general maintenance of municipal infrastructure. On call and over time work willalso be necessary.

This work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of motorized equipment and mayalso assist in the guidance of other semi-skilled and unskilled employees in the performance ofmanual tasks related to equipment operation.

Each equipment operator has an important obligation to themselves, associates, and the public whenoperating a municipal vehicle and should at all times conduct themselves in a professional and safemanner. Must be able to communicate well, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences, andpossess strong customer service skills.

A Valid Alberta Class 3 with air drivers license is required.

This a full time position, 40 hours a week, at a pay range of $ 41,912 - $ 54,496 per annum.

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career where you will make a difference.Please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence quoting 01-12-PW-EQII [email protected]

The Town of Black Diamond wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to beinterviewed will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Public Works Department – Operator

The Town of Turner Valley has an immediate opening for a full time

individual to join the Public Works Department. This individual will assist with a variety of daily

activities including: the operation of light and medium duty vehicles, heavy equipment, basic

maintenance of equipment, maintenance of streets, lanes, boulevards, trees, signage, parks and

open spaces, assistance with weekly garbage pick-up and assist with the maintenance of the

water and wastewater distribution systems. Additional desirable knowledge and skills may

include: mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills, safety and first aid training and other

trade experience.

Working conditions will include being exposed to hazardous materials, heavy equipment,

outdoor environmental conditions and work sites. Participation in the on-call rotation will also

be required.

The Candidate will have a valid Class 3 with Air Brakes Alberta Driver's License, excellent

interpersonal and public relations skills to work within a team environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week with a comprehensive benefit

package.

A detailed job description may be obtained at the Town office.

Town of Turner Valley

Attention: Superintendent, Public Works

Box 330

223 Main Street NE

Turner Valley, Alberta T0L 2A0

Phone: (403) 933-4944

Fax: (403) 933-5377

email:

Deadline for applications: Friday, December 2, 2011 noon

Interested applicants please send resumes to:

The Town of Turner Valley appreciates the interest of all applicants; however only those

individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls.

[email protected]

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Business

Opportunities

Commercial Space for

Rent

Computers

For Sale

Horses

Lost and Found

Photography

Rentals

Riding Lessons

Volunteers

Attention! Work from home, turn 10

hrs/wk into $1500+ a month, free-

on-line training.

For rent in Black Diamond – Com-

mercial Space. 900 sq ft. Close to

main street. Recently renovated. Ex-

cellent parking. Reduced Rent:

$750/month, heat & water included.

Available immediately. Phone 403-

9 3 3 - 2 5 6 0 f o r s h o w i n g .

VIRUS REMOVAL 403-601-6281;

web design networking; sales & ser-

vice; "Computers-highriver" 509 Cen-

tre St. High River across from Parts-

R-Us.

Acreage Septic Tank, Cement,

Wilbert (sulfur resistant), 1000 Gal,

Working Tank, rated for 5 bedroom

house, 4 years old, with Effluent

Pump, internal piping and 8 feet of

Tank Risers to ground level, works

perfect, but we now have Municipal

Water. Paid over $8,000.00, asking

$3,500.00 OBO. Weighs 9,000 lbs

and has been cleaned. Certification

tag. Call 403 620-4493 - Black Dia-

mond.

Horse Boarding between Okotoks &

Black Diamond. Pasture $175/mth;

Paddock $275/mth. Indoor arena.

Resident manager on-site 24hrs. Call

4 0 3 - 9 3 8 - 2 4 6 9 .

BIG REWARD! Lost cat, shorthair,

grey colour. Weighs around 15 lbs.

He is about 18 years old. He is fixed.

His is VERY missed. Please help

bring Tom home. Call 403-931-1074

(Priddis/Millarville area). Please

leave message.

Found at Oilfields Food Bank, Lewis

Memorial Church, Ladies Gold Wed-

ding Band. Phone Sharon at 403-

938-7719.

A set of keys was found near the Glen

Mead Park Seniors facility. There is a

Sharks Hockey Puck on it. To claim

call 403-933-7122.

Ladies Watch with personalized

engraving was found on the Football

field at Oilfields School in early May.

Call the school to identify: 403-938-

4973.

LOST. Black nylon jacket with

CANADA across the back and #34 on

the sleeve. Offering reward for

return. 403-477-0053.

In His Image Photographic Services.

Family Memories, Family Values,

Value Pricing. With our *Portable

Studio* we come to you! Visit our

website at:

www.inhisimagephoto.ca

Shared Accommodation in Turner

Valley available immediately. Must

be employed, non-smoker, social or

non drinker. Bright and clean, fur-

nished main floor w/gas fireplace. In-

cludes; tv/dvd, cable, wireless

internet & utilities. No pets please!

$500 security deposit & $500

monthly fee. Call (403) 938-6596.

Riding lessons for all ages. Focusing

on general horsemanship and safety.

Beginners welcome. Located 30

minutes southwest of the City limits,

near Black Diamond. Call 403-669-

3603.

Casino Volunteers needed! The Friends of

the Sheep River Library have been slated

to manage a casino on February 14th and

15th, 2012. Forty volunteers are needed to

cover the day and evening shifts for the

two days. This will be a major fund raiser

for the library and upcoming costs during

2012. If you can help, please call Holly at

403-933-5890. Lots of help is needed, so

please volunteer for one of these days.

The High Country Lodge in Black Diamond

is currently seeking Volunteers who would

be interested in leading our “Saturday

Night Sing a Long” program from 7:00 –

8:00. If you enjoy the company of seniors

and love music please contact the

Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator, Carol

at 403.933.4028 or email:

[email protected].

Help needed with "Meals on Wheels"

deliveries in Turner Valley, Black Diamond,

Hartell, Longview and possibly Millarville.

Weekdays only over the lunch hour; no

weekends, no evenings. Perfect for the

retired person. A very satisfying way to

help housebound people in our

communities. Call Mrs. Campbell at 403-

938-7775.

Rowan House is looking for volunteers in

t h e f o l l o w i n g a r e a s : P u b l i c

Awareness/Education Volunteers (Our

BRANCHES PROGRAM), Fundraising

Volunteers, Storage Organizer Volunteer,

Volunteers to Pick up Donations. Training

will be provided as needed. For details on

these positions check out the website:

http://www.rowanhouseonline.org/about

-us.html and click on the latest newsletter

or for more information contact Gisele

Funk at 403-938-6785 or by e-mail at:

[email protected].

www.freedomexcel.com

www.djranch.ca

[email protected]

[email protected]

Black Diamond Mainstreet offices for

rent - 160 sqft. Also, Cafe Space - 880

sqft. Lots of walk-in traffic. Call Carol -

403-275-7873.

Free box full of Aquarium Accesso-

ries, CB Radio, Sunbeam outdoor

BBQ on wheels. 403-933-2754 - ask

for Don.

Fall Clean Up

Give Away

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High River Block Parent Program.

Volunteers Needed ASAP - website

design, freelance writing, educators for

schools (training provided), committee

m e m b e r s t o e n s u r e p r o g r a m

sustainability. For more info call Melissa

403-649-5260 or like our Facebook Page.

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Chelsea Durling is looking for two

volunteers for the Block Parents program

in the Diamond Valley area. If you are

interested please contact her at 403-466-

4436 or [email protected].

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Ginger-blond short haired male cat

named Noah missing from his Black

Diamond home since Oct. 8. Please

call 403-869-7281.

Lost & Found ads are free. Email

yours today:

Volunteer ads are free. Email yours

today:

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CLASSIFIEDSCall 403-933-GATE (4283) Today! To Place Your Classified Ad!

Hay Sales

Delivered

Bob Foster

Alphalpha,

Timothy, Grass

mix round bales

403-650-8369

CareerKids Grown?

Part-time front desk

assistant for

Submit your resume by

fax, email, or in person.


Looking for a

rewarding and

challenging career?

Diamond Valley

Vision Care.

Call: 403-933-5552

Wanted Immediately:

Ideal candidate will

have good computer

skills and experience

with Simply Accounting.

FAX: 877-533-2106


High Country LodgeAnnual Tea & Bazaar

December 3rd1:00 – 3:30 pm$5.00 per person

December 3rd1:00 – 3:30 pm$5.00 per person

Your support is appreciatedYour support is appreciated

raffle

silent auctionsilent auction

crafts

baked goods

Carol Bishop (Rec. Dept.) 403-933-4028 Government Road, Black Diamond

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Millarville

Racing & Agricultural

Society

Annual General Meeting

Monday December 12th, 2011

7:00 pm at the Millarville Racetrack Hall

All MRAS Members are welcome to attend &

vote. 2012 Memberships will be on sale the

night of the meeting.

Please call (403) 931 3411 for information!

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Brought to you by:

Ted Menzies, M.P.

Macleod

Minister of State

(Finance)

On behalf of the Honourable Ste-ven Blaney, Minister ofVeteransAf-fairs, the Honourable Ted Menzies,Member of Parliament for Macleodand Minister of State (Finance), an-nounced support for a new monu-ment to honour Veterans and thosewho have made the ultimate sacri-fice.

“It is our sacred duty to remem-ber and honour our Veterans and thebrave men and women in uniformwho serve Canada so selflessly,”said Minister Blaney. “The memori-als we build today will forever re-flect our nation's gratitude to the gen-erations of Canadians who allow us

to live in peace and freedom.”“Our Government is proud to

support projects that help keep thememory of our Veterans alive,” saidMinister Menzies. “Our communitywar memorials serve as lasting re-minders of the achievements andsacrifices of our Veterans and themen and women who continue toserve our country today.”

The Village of Longview is re-ceiving a maximum of $4,680through the CommunityWar Memo-rial Program.

The project will include the con-struction of a new memorial com-memorating those who died in Cana-

dian military service and those Vet-erans who served Canada as peace-keepers. The new memorial will beinstalled in front of the Village ofLongview's municipal office.

Through the Community WarMemorial Program, our Govern-ment is fulfilling its commitment tofurther commemorate the courageand sacrifices of our Veterans andmembers of our armed forces bypartnering with community groupsand local organization to build newcenotaphs and monuments.

Applications to the CommunityWar Memorial Program can be sub-mitted at any time during the year

and are reviewed on a quarterly ba-sis. Interested non-profit groups andother organizations may be eligiblefor funding to build new memorialsor to make major additions to exist-ing ones.

Veterans' Week is a time whenall Canadians come together to hon-our those who have sacrificed tomake our world a safer place. Makeremembrance more than somethingyou feel, make it something you do.How will you remember? For infor-mation on Veterans' Week, benefitsfor Veterans and Veterans AffairsCanada social media communitiesvisit veterans.gc.ca.

Minister Ted Menzies Announces Fundingfor New War Memorial in Longview, Alberta

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byEric Francis

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Taurus (April 19-May20)

Gemini (May20-June21)

Cancer (June21-July 22)

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22)

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March20

Are you feeling like you're about to explode? That's what it looks likefrom your chart, more or less. There is indeed something in you that'spushing to be reborn into the world, which is a version of yourself thathas faith in your own confidence. You keep going through this, andevery time you hope you'll get it right. Try this visualization. You'restanding face to face with a being you perceive as much greater thanyourself: taller than you, enormous on a scale different than human,and the essence of creative power. Now imagine this being morphsinto someone who resembles you, before your eyes. It is you, and youcan 'become' this seemingly separate entity -- and then youremember. You've made a promise to yourself. It feels more like asacred vow, and you know that the time has arrived to honor thatcommitment. But how? I amsure you know.

Youmay feel like you're out of place, in over your head or that toomuchis expected of you. Yet at the same time, you're a determined,persistent person, who loves a challenge and who has some realambitions to do the right thing in the world, and for the world. How canboth conditions be true at the same time? Well, they can be, thoughthe meeting point is making peace with being called to live up to yourpotential. Yet called by whom? If it feels like you're being called bysomeone or something outside yourself, you may be projecting thematter. But then, that's often how 'callings' arrive in our lives. We arepresented with opportunities, and the means to explore them. What ispresenting itself directly to you, in your immediate environment or yourmental environment?What are you doing in response?

When we admire someone, the question is, are we seeing somethingin them, or seeing something about ourselves that we identify with inthem?And is one more legitimate than the other?These are questionsyou have to ask for yourself, with regard to one particular relationship.Both conditions may turn out to be true. This would also be worthinquiring about if the situation is a negative attachment of any kind,which might be a judgment or the perception of someone asegotistical, self-serving or arrogant. I know that first impressions meana lot; if that is the case, go back to your very first impression for moreinformation. In the meantime, I suggest you give this involvement therest of the year to work itself out, and make careful observationsbefore you take any action or make any commitments. In the world ofpersonality, anything can be amirror, so use your discernment.

This may feel like a particularly messy or alienated time where yourrelationship commitments are concerned, but what if those matteredfar less than being true to yourself? You may think that you've lost yourway, but your astrology suggests that your true quest has just begun.It's far less about your relationships and more about a soul journey thatyou've been preparing to embark upon. Most of the time, this getsconfused with having a 'soul mate', which is a distraction from theelemental truth that your journey through the world is an experienceunique to you. The intimacy you're seeking is a state of spiritualharmony with yourself. This is something you can share with others;and the more in tune you are with yourself, the more meaning theirself-presence will have for you. I would just remind you that this is notabout relationships, it's about being in tunewith your ownexistence.

The next few days you may feel like you're walking through a fog. It'slikely you've driven through a fog, and you know what to do: slowdown, increase your mental focus, and relax at the same time. Theproblem with this fog is that it has a psychic charge to it, and the chargeis a kind of reactivity. If you have any sensation of mistrusting others,or the feeling of lurking betrayal, slow down. I don't know the source ofthese thoughts, but a careful reading of your solar chart advisescaution about believing your own fears. Once the Sun enters yourfellow fire sign Sagittarius next week, you will proceed with newconfidence, but I suggest you be vigilant any time you feel yourconfidence falter. You're stronger than you think, and your awarenessgives you more information than you know. Proceed with care ratherthan caution, and faith rather than hope.

Be careful what promises you make for the next few months; makesure you're fully prepared to come through immediately when you offersomething to someone. I also suggest you conduct an inventory ofpromises you've made but have not kept. You don't have to fulfill allyour old commitments at once, though I suggest you keep them inmind, and get in contact with anyone you feel you've neglected and letthem know you're aware of that fact. You're doing this more for yourown sake than for anyone else's. The chances are that you've injuredpeople far less than you may fear, if at all. Yet the way things go in ourparticular world, people are always grateful when someone voluntarilymakes amends. Often the result is a greater overall gain than if thewhole thing had not happened, coming with the subtle but authenticfeeling of faith in humanity being restored.

You've had an unusual week, that's for sure. I suggest you write somediary notes about what you experienced, thought, felt, heard and said

-- because it's going to come in handy. The beauty of it all is you've hada chance to assert yourself in some unusual ways, but this is not themoment to stop: rather, it's your jumping-off point. You may not at thismoment recognize the influence you've had, or the strength of yourideas; you may not know the power of what you've discovered orindeed that you've discovered anything at all. This is why I'msuggesting you put some notes in your journal, take some photos ofyourself, save a few artifacts and bookmark the whole thing. Whatyou've created is a formula that blends freedom and responsibility,neither of which ismeaningful without the other.

As the Sun moves through the final degrees of your sign, it's makingan aspect to Neptune in Aquarius -- a square, which implies tension,emotional conflict and the sensation of not knowing what's true. Thislooks like a playback of confusion you've experienced many timesbefore, particularly around your birthday. If you've never quite arrivedat the point where the confusion became your teacher, now is a greatmoment to let it be just that. The space of not knowing is a vital one toenter fully. Usually we react with denial, which often comes in the formof false certainty. The thing you want to watch out for these days isfalse uncertainty. You know you're pushing certain issues a little morethan some people who say they like you would prefer. Don't worryabout being popular. Don't argue for your cause. Pause and walkaway before you respond or react in an emphatic way. Instead, makesure you know your facts cold, and let anyone challenge you at theirownperil.

If our culture is infused with narcissism, how can we distinguish it fromanything else? We live in a society that confuses self-esteem witharrogance, self-love with vanity, creativity with self-obsession andself-awareness with having a big ego. Yet there's another layer aswell. Having grown up in such an environment, many people lack anysense of who they are or what they want, since that rarely mattered totheir early caregivers. Being raised by narcissistic people means theirgoals became your goals, and their fears became yours -- anotherwayof saying that you didn't exist in your own right. In the midst of a sea ofnarcissism, the first step is often to come back to -- or find for the firsttime -- what we value and desire. Be aware of that, and take the nextstep and encourage others to discoverwhatmatters themost to them.

Someone close to you may be offering intuitive or common sense

guidance, but you may still have your doubts. I suggest you take a lookat why you feel that way. It may be reluctance to take any guidance atall, or it may be that you're questioning their motives. You may beconcerned that you'll have to rearrange your life if you change yourmind about something. But most likely you're resisting information thatcomes from this elusive thing known as intuition. Fear may be gettingin the way of your own subtle senses, and you may think you're gettingconflicting information. Anyone who is offering their viewpoint is likelyto have a lot deeper information than they're letting on. If you want toknow more, ask. In the end, you're responsible for any decisions youmake, but decisions are best made having considered several pointsof view.

You may feel like you're under some unusual pressure that you haveno idea how to respond to. It's like the air is getting heavier and thewalls are growing closer in, but I suggest you pause and ask howmuchof this is some combined effect of your mind and your feelings. This isadding up to a sensation that feels like it's coming from yourenvironment. I suspect this is true, though you'll have confirmation(and some relief) soon enough, when the Sun changes signs toSagittarius next week. Meanwhile, Neptune has just stationed direct inyour sign, about to exit after a 12-year journey. There's some naturaladvice that comes with this: you have a window of a few months to tidyup any matters of self-deception that have afflicted you going as farback as you can remember. The pressure you may be feeling is theneed to be real with yourself, something that's best done gently.

I suggest you do a little study of the times when taking care of your ownneeds was used against you. This can include anything from beingresponsive to your own feelings to taking care of your dietary needs.Start with your parents and other dominant adults who were presentwhen you were a child. One result, especially for you, can be a guiltcomplex around taking care of yourself, which many try to assuagewith self-neglect. It doesn't work. But neither does fighting for the 'right'to look after your own basic interests. You can go a long way bynoticing when you're having either response -- guilt, or fighting. Youmay have the impulse to run from either. I suggest you hang out withthe feeling and see if you can map it out, and learn something from it.Then, observe how you feel as you focus on basic self-care with aclear conscience. I know, it can be a little strange.

Read Eric Francis daily at PlanetWaves.net.


Faith ForumFaith Forum By Gloria Wessner

What is Salvation?What is Salvation?

The word ' ' is a wordthat many people aren't veryfamiliar with and isn't used veryoften. We seem to know the word' ' more than the word'salvation.’

Dictionary.com gives a fewmeanings of the word:

“1. the act of saving or protect-ing from harm, risk, loss,destruction, etc.

2. the state of being saved orprotected from harm, risk, etc.

3. a source, cause or means ofbeing saved or protected fromharm, risk, etc.

4. Theology - deliverance fromthe power and penalty of sin;redemption.”

What is interesting about all ofthese meanings is that all ofthem are found in one person,Jesus Christ. Through His actionon the cross of dying for all ourwrongdoings and then risingagain from the dead, He did defi-nition number one. Because ofhis actions just mentioned, wewho choose to believe in Him andhave that personal relationshipwith Him, have as our own, defi-nition number two: being in 'thestate of being saved'. In definitionnumber three, Jesus Himself is

the Source and the Cause for ourbeing able to be saved and He pro-tects us from the eternal damn-ing effects of sin. Instead, we getto go to heaven to be with Him. Indefinition number four, againbecause of His selfless actions onthe cross, He has delivered usfrom the power and penalty of sin(as mentioned in number three)and given us redemption.

The following story empha-sizes from God's word the truthsstated above.

(Acts 4: 8 – 13NLT)

There is one more section ofGod's word that is very timely inlight of this article:

(2 Corinthians 6:2 NLT)How about you? Are you ready

to receive his gift of salvationtoday? Readers are invited tow r i t e m e a t

and Iwould be more than happy tovisit with you or with youhow to receive this very specialgift from God.

salvation

redemption

write

“Then Peter, filled with the

Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rul-

ers and elders of our people,

are we being questioned today

because we've done a good

deed for a crippled man? Do

you want to know how he was

healed? Let me clearly state to

all of you and to all the people

of Israel that he was healed by

the powerful name of Jesus

Christ the Nazarene, the man

you crucified but whom God

raised from the dead. For

Jesus is the one referred to in

the Scriptures, where it says,

'The stone that you builders

rejected has now become the

cornerstone.'

There is salvation in no one

else! God has given no other

name under heaven by which

we must be saved.”

The members of the council

were amazed when they saw

the boldness of Peter and

John, for they could see that

they were ordinary men with

no special training in the

Scriptures. They also recog-

nized them as men who had

been with Jesus.”

“For God says,

“At just the right time, I

heard you.

On the day of salvation, I

helped you.”

Indeed, the “right time” is

now. Today is the day of salva-

tion.”

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