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Serving: Onoway, Alberta Beach, Calahoo, Gunn, Glenevis, Darwell, Cherhill, Sangudo, Mayerthorpe, Rich Valley, Barrhead, Whitecourt, Stony Plain and Spruce Grove May 1, 2018 PREPARING FOR ALBERTA’S FORESTRY WEEK IN WHITECOURT-STE. ANNE WHITECOURT GETS MORE AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE SPACES Submitted by White- court-Ste. Anne Constitu- ency Office Dozens of Grade One stu- dents in Whitecourt-Ste. Anne received seedlings from the provincial government ahead of the Alberta Forest Week celebra- tions on May 6- 12. The MLA for Whitecourt-Ste. Anne delivered seedlings to five schools where he also read the book “The Magnificent Tree” to students prior to distribution. Continued on Page 2 Submitted by Doug Neu- man, Communications Of- ficer | Alberta NDP Caucus WHITECOURT - More fam- ilies in Whitecourt will have access to affordable child care, thanks to a provincial funding announcement for 53 newly af- fordable spaces. The Whitecourt Early Learn- ing and Childcare Centre will now be able to offer 53 of its ex- isting child-care spaces to par- ents at no more than $25 per day. Whitecourt-Ste. Anne MLA Oneil Carlier has advocated for more of these affordable spaces in this community, and is happy with the results. “The newly affordable spaces at the Whitecourt Early Learn- ing & Childcare Centre will help a lot of families in our rural community. By opening newly affordable spaces across Alber- ta we will make an incredible difference for working parents by providing high-quality child care at a price that helps families make ends meet, let’s parents go back to work, and creates hundreds of jobs while creating a brighter future for Alberta.” - Oneil Carlier, MLA for White- court-Ste. Anne This week Premier Rachel Notley and Children’s Services Minister Danielle Larivee an- nounced that 100 new Early Learning and Child Care Cen- tres across the province would be added to the existing 22 cen- tres that opened last year as part of a province-wide pilot project. With a total of 7,300 spaces now across the province, this program is expected to create 450 child-care jobs, empower more than 1,400 parents to enter or re-enter the workforce, and put big smiles on thousands of little faces. Oneil Carlier, MLA for Whitecourt Ste. Anne and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, poses for picture with Grade 1 students Emily and Wyatt, prior to distributing tree seedlings at the Onoway Elementary School, April, 24, 2018
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Serving: Onoway, Alberta Beach, Calahoo, Gunn, Glenevis, Darwell, Cherhill, Sangudo, Mayerthorpe, Rich Valley, Barrhead, Whitecourt, Stony Plain and Spruce Grove

May 1, 2018PREPARING FOR ALBERTA’S

FORESTRY WEEK IN WHITECOURT-STE. ANNE

WHITECOURT GETSMORE AFFORDABLECHILD CARE SPACES

Submitted by White-court-Ste. Anne Constitu-ency Office

Dozens of Grade One stu-dents in Whitecourt-Ste. Anne received seedlings from the provincial government ahead of the Alberta Forest Week celebra-tions on May 6- 12.

The MLA for Whitecourt-Ste. Anne delivered seedlings to five schools where he also read the book “The Magnificent Tree” to students prior to distribution.

Continued on Page 2

Submitted by Doug Neu-man, Communications Of-ficer | Alberta NDP Caucus

WHITECOURT - More fam-ilies in Whitecourt will have access to affordable child care, thanks to a provincial funding announcement for 53 newly af-fordable spaces.

The Whitecourt Early Learn-ing and Childcare Centre will now be able to offer 53 of its ex-isting child-care spaces to par-ents at no more than $25 per day.

Whitecourt-Ste. Anne MLA Oneil Carlier has advocated for more of these affordable spaces

in this community, and is happy with the results.

“The newly affordable spaces at the Whitecourt Early Learn-ing & Childcare Centre will help a lot of families in our rural community. By opening newly affordable spaces across Alber-ta we will make an incredible difference for working parents by providing high-quality child care at a price that helps families make ends meet, let’s parents go back to work, and creates hundreds of jobs while creating a brighter future for Alberta.” - Oneil Carlier, MLA for White-court-Ste. Anne

This week Premier Rachel Notley and Children’s Services Minister Danielle Larivee an-nounced that 100 new Early Learning and Child Care Cen-tres across the province would be added to the existing 22 cen-tres that opened last year as part of a province-wide pilot project.

With a total of 7,300 spaces now across the province, this program is expected to create 450 child-care jobs, empower more than 1,400 parents to enter or re-enter the workforce, and put big smiles on thousands of little faces.

Oneil Carlier, MLA for Whitecourt Ste. Anne and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, poses for picture with Grade 1 students Emily and Wyatt, prior to

distributing tree seedlings at the Onoway Elementary School, April, 24, 2018

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Page 2 Community Voice May 1, 2018

Preparing for Alberta’s Forestry Week in Whitecourt-Ste. AnneContinued From Page 1

“We recognize the importance of a strong and sustainable forest in our province that’s why it’s truly valu-able to start teaching our students at an early age about how we ensure our forests remain healthy. I encour-age teachers to use the opportunity to teach about sustainable forests and wildfire prevention whenever possible but especially during Al-

berta Forest Week.” - Oneil Carlier, MLA for Whitecourt-Ste. Anne and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry

The MLA delivered seedlings to Grade One students at Wildwood School, Evansview School, En-twistle School, Onoway Elementary School, Mayerthorpe Elementa-ry School and Grasmere School. Whitecourt’s Grade One students will receive their seedlings at a later date.

Since 1884, Alberta has celebrat-ed Forest Week and Arbor Day. The spirit of Arbor Day instills the values of conservation and steward-ship as well as the environmental benefits of trees and forests. Alberta Forest Week is celebrated each year during the first full week in May.

Close to 70,000 tree seedlings are expected to be delivered to Grade One students throughout the prov-ince during Forest Week.

Albertans are encouraged to check with local municipalities for more information about Alberta Forest Week and Arbor Day activities in their area.

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Community Voice Page 3May 1, 2018

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RCMP BEATSSubmitted by Stony Plain/

Spruce Grove RCMP

Occurrences for the week of 16 April to 22 April 2018.

Total Calls for Service Spruce Grove/Stony Plain/Enoch Detach-ment: 568

Total Calls for Service for the Victim Service Unit: 31

Individuals Charged: 86Person Crimes reported: 58Property Crimes reported: 76Impaired Driving Complaints

reported: 9Impaired Driving Charges Laid:

1Roadside Suspensions: 1Motor Vehicle Collisions At-

tended: 41Property Crimes:Spruce Grove1. April 18 – Area of Colling-

wood Avenue – Theft of Vehicle, 2005 white Ford F350

2. April 18 – Area of King Street and Grove Drive – Theft from Ve-hicle, catalytic convertor stolen

3. April 18 – Area of Calahoo Road and Marlboro Drive – Theft from Vehicle, catalytic convertor stolen

4. April 22 – Area of Greystone Drive and Grove Drive – Theft of Vehicle, 2004 brown Pontiac Sun-fire

Stony Plain5. April 20 – Area of 44 Avenue

and 45 Street – Theft from Vehicle, cash and sunglasses stolen

Rural6. April 19 – Area of 55 Avenue

and 52 Street, Wabamun – Theft of Vehicle, 2000 purple Dodge Neon

7. April 21 – Area of Township Road 514 and Range Road 270 – Break and Enter to Garage, tools stolen

8. April 22 – Area of Highway 37 and Range Road 14 – Theft of Ve-hicle, 2013 white Dodge Ram

9. April 22 – Area of Lapotac Boulevard – Theft from Vehicle, box cover stolen

Stony Plain/Spruce Grove RCMP remind you not to make it easy for thieves. If you are away from your home for an extended period of time, turn the ringer off on any home phones. Unanswered calls can indicate an unoccupied home.

The Spruce Grove / Stony Plain Drug Section Information Tip Line

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Community Voice Page 5May 1, 2018

UPDATE ON FLOODING ALONG ATHABASCA RIVER EAST OF WHITECOURT

RCMP Beats

Submitted by Tara Gal-lant, Legislative Manager | Town of Whitecourt

April 28, 2018Overland flooding is impacting

areas near the Athabasca River east of Whitecourt. The localized flooding is not impacting proper-ties within Whitecourt, and mu-nicipal officials are monitoring the situation.

As a result of the localized flooding, areas of Flats Road east

of Whitecourt are impassable and have been closed. Barricades and signs have been placed, and people are asked to avoid the area.

“The Town of Whitecourt has offered its support to Woodlands

County,” stated Mayor Mary-ann Chichak. “Our communities continue to work together, and Whitecourt will lend a hand to our neighbours if needed.”

Residents are urged to use ex-treme caution and stay away

from the Athabasca and McLeod Rivers, associated tributaries, and any standing water ponds.

The Town of Whitecourt will continue to monitor the situation, and will inform the community as updates become available.

is 780-968-7212. Anyone with drug information is asked to call and leave a message.

If you have information regard-ing any of these crimes, or any other crime, please call the RCMP at 780-962-2222 or 780-968-7267. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or text the key-word TIP205 (TIP250 for Edmon-ton Metro) & your Tip to CRIMES (274637)

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Page 6 Community Voice May 1, 2018

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Community Voice Page 7May 1, 2018

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DARWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY MAY NEWSSubmitted by Sandra Ste-

paniuk, Library Manager | Darwell Public Library

Here is what’s happening at the library in May

Preschool Story Time for chil-dren 0 to 5 years of age continues every Monday morning, except holidays, from 10 – 11 AM. This program will run until May 28, 2018. This is a free drop in pro-gram so come join us for stories, activities, crafts and a snack. All children must be accompanied by an adult as this is a program de-signed for parents/caregivers and

children together.The colouring club, LEGO and

Family Games continue daily, during regular library hours, un-til May 31, 2018. We encourage you to ask about our passive pro-gramming and provide ideas for what you would like to see in the library.

Tai Chi continues every Wednesday and Friday morning, except holidays, from 10–11 AM until May 30, 2018. All you need are loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes. This year we are offer-ing a $ 5.00 drop in fee for those who have already learned the 108

moves or for those who are curi-ous and would like to see what it is all about.

Lac Ste Anne County Horticul-turalist Lorraine Taylor will be at the library on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 for the third session, Con-tainer Gardening or Pots with Pizzazz starting at 7PM. In this session Lorraine will give tips on containers, potting soil, water-ing, great new plants and plant-ing combinations. This session is free to attend but we ask you to pre-register by contacting the li-brary @ 780-892-3746.

We are offering a Mother’s Day

Craft for children 6 year of age and up on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 3:30 to 5:00PM. This year we will be making a sweet treat for Mom and a card. Space is limited to 10 spots, so we encour-age you to register early to avoid disappointment. This program is funded by FCSS.

Join us for Family Movie Night, at the Lake Isle Community Hall on Friday, May 25, 2018. We will be showing the “PG” rated title “Peter Rabbit”. The doors will open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:00 pm. Admission is $ 2.50, and a concession will be available. This will be the last event until September, see you there!

We are currently doing a Value Village donation drive and are looking for your used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, linens and small household items (small items only no furniture). You can pick up a list of acceptable items at the library or find the complete list on our website or Facebook page. You can drop off your do-nations at the library expansion during regular library hours until May 30, 2018. Should these times not work for you please contact the library to make alternate ar-rangements.

The next Book Club will be meeting on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss “Winter Garden” by Kristin Hannah. Do you love to read? Do you like to discuss what you have read with others? We are always interested in a new perspective to add to our conversation. If you are interested in participating, you can register and arrange for loan of the current title by calling the library @ 780-892-3746.

The Darwell Public Library So-ciety will be holding their next regular meeting on Monday, May 28, 2018 starting at 7 pm. All meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to at-tend. The Library is open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday and Friday, closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. You can also find out what is happening at the library by checking our Website www.darwellpubliclibrary.ab.ca or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DarwellPublicLibrary

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Community Voice Page 9May 1, 2018

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Community Voice Page 11May 1, 2018

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MAY NEWS FROM THERICH VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Submitted by Melanie Fitzgerald, Library Manager | Rich Valley Public Library

On April 17, 2018 the Adventure Bus was at the Rich Valley Public Library. We would like to thank everyone who attended this pro-gram. Some of the feedback we re-ceived is the kids had an excellent time, and it was very cool opportu-nity. The kids enjoyed this very as the social skills and physical activ-

ities were fantastic. We would also like to thank the FCSS for funding this program.

This month we are offering the following programs:

Rich Valley Public Library is holding their book sale at the Something’s Old, Something’s New Community Sale on May 12, 2018 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. All books are for sale by donation.

B.E.E Program. Basic Effective Early Literacy on Wednesday,

May 23, 2018. This program will provide ideas, activities and games which can give your child a head start in their reading and writing skills before they begin school. From hand eye coordination to recognizing their letters, the B.E.E program has activities to help all children ages 0-6 become ear-ly readers and writers. We invite ages 0-4 years old from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm and ages 5-6 years old from 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm to bring

their parents to enjoy our program.Parent and Tots is every Wednes-

day from 9:45-10:45 am. Parents, guardians and caregivers are invit-ed to bring your toddlers to play, discover and make friends at this free drop-in program held at the Rich Valley Public Library. All children ages 0-6 are welcome. Snacks, juice and coffee will be provided. This program is funded by FCSS.

Story Time is every Wednesday from 11:00-11:45 am. Bring your toddlers in on Wednesdays from 11:00 to 11:45 am for stories, ac-tivities and crafts. All children ages 0-5 are welcome to join us at this free program. Every third Wednesday of the month we will alternate between Tents and Tun-nels, Play Doh Fun and Lego Building.

Yoga is every Tuesday from 7:30-8:30 pm. Join Melissa, our yoga instructor, in the Yellow Room on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. The current session runs April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22 and May 29, 2018. Yoga is a wonderful way to stay strong and flexible for life. The cost is $60.00 for six classes or $12 per drop in fee. Please contact the li-brary at 780-967-3525 to register or drop in on Tuesdays.

Join us for Free Movie Night at the Rich Valley Public Library. The Rich Valley Public Library will be showing “The Greatest Showmen” (Rated PG) on Satur-day May 26, 2018. Doors open at 5:00 pm and the movie will start at 6:00 pm in the Yellow Room. Ad-mission is free. Popcorn, licorice, pop and water will be available for sale. Please feel free to bring pil-lows or blankets to sit on. Upcom-ing movies are “Ferdinand” (Rated PG) on June 16, “The Son of Big-foot (Rated G) on July 19 and “A Wrinkle in Time (Rated PG) on Aug 16, 2018

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 780-967-3525 or drop in.

We are located in the basement of the Rich Valley Community Hall.

Rich Valley Public Library is open Tuesday from 5-8 pm, Wednesday from 10 am-2:30 pm, Thursday from 2-6:30 pm, and Friday from 9 am-12 pm. We look forward to seeing you!

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Community Voice Page 13May 1, 2018

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Community Voice Page 15May 1, 2018

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Community Voice Page 17May 1, 2018

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HOW TO FIX THAT STICKING DOOR

Nearly everyone has experi-enced a sticking door that just will not close properly. This prob-lem may become more noticeable when temperatures rise and hu-midity contributes to the swelling of wood doors and frames.

According to The Family Handyman, a home improvement resource, the standard remedy for alleviating a sticking door is to remove the door and pare down the edges that are rubbing so that the door will once again swing freely. While this can solve the problem, it can be a hassle, as it requires refinishing the pared-down edge and rehanging the door. Try these shortcuts first before creating more work than might be necessary.

• Identify the problem area and rub it with a dry bar of soap. This should reduce friction and allow the door to close more easily.

• Remove humidity with a de-humidifier or by running an air conditioning unit.

• Check for loose hinges or sag-ging around the hinge. Tighten the fasteners to sure up the door and create better alignment.

• Spray the hinges with lubri-cant if you suspect sticking is originating because of squeaky hinges.

• Look for obstructions at the bottom of the door. Is the door dragging on carpeting or be-ing caught on something on the floor? It may be a matter of sim-ply clearing away the obstruction.

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Community Voice Page 19May 1, 2018

BRING MORE NATURAL LIGHT INTO A HOME Maximizing natural light in a

home is a smart and sometimes low-cost renovation. Homes that are dark and drab can drain ener-gy levels and reduce productivi-ty. In addition, dark rooms may not be inviting places to gather as a family or when entertaining.

Certain factors contribute to a dark home. Houses that face north or east may not get the same level of sunlight as those that primarily face south and west. Geographic location also plays a role in the amount of nat-ural sunlight. Mountains, build-ings and even latitude can affect the amount of natural light that enters a home.

The style of a home and its attributes also may create dark conditions. Deep house eaves as well as small windows or too

few windows also can contrib-ute to a deficit of light indoors. A major remodel certainly can remedy the situation. However, there also are other less-exten-sive strategies to improve natu-ral light.

• Assess the situation before renovating. Walk around the house and determine which rooms get the most light and which conditions may be con-tributing to the problem in other areas. Dark floors and walls may be absorbing natural light and compounding the situation. You may find that only one or two rooms need attention, saving you the cost and effort associat-ed with a major home overhaul.

• Lighten up window treatments. Heavy drapes or thick blinds can be replaced with

translucent alternatives. Translu-cent shades will allow light into the room without compromis-ing privacy, say the experts at HGTV.

• Use mirrors strategi-cally. A mirror placed opposite

a window will reflect light all around the room. This can make a small room seem larger and a dark space instantly brighter.

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Bring More Natural Light Into A Home Continued from Page 19

• Install new windows and doors. If the budget allows, installing larger windows in a home will allow more natural

light in. French doors or sliding doors also may make a home’s interior more bright. Think about adding windows to a side of the house that has none, or increase the size of the windows

on the side of the house that gets the most light.

• Maximize sunlight from above. Skylights will bring light into a home as the sun passes overhead. Tubu-lar skylights can bring natural sunlight into spaces where you may not expect skylights to be practical. According to Houzz, a design and architectural re-source, tubular daylighting de-vices, or TDDs, can make a big difference. TDDs are reflective pipes installed between the roof and ceiling, with a clear plastic dome.

• Use reflective decor. Reflective surfaces, including glass and metal, can brighten up a room and diffuse light around a room. Glossy backsplashes,

pendant lighting and shiny metal that reflect light can increase the natural light, balancing out dark spaces.

• Prune trees regular-ly. Cut back branches and keep trees tidy to maximize sunlight. Avoid planting tall shrubbery in front of windows.

• Routinely clean win-dows and glass doors. Dirt and other grime can prevent light from getting through. Regularly give windows a thorough wash-ing.

Natural light is an important commodity in a home. Sunlight can improve mood and go a long way toward keeping home occu-pants healthy and happy.

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Community Voice Page 21May 1, 2018

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHTREPLACEMENT WINDOWS

Replacing old windows is often a worthwhile investment for home-owners. Energy-efficient windows can prevent heating and cooling loss and keep homes more comfort-able throughout the year. Such win-dows also can improve a home’s resale value, proving a good return on investment for homeowners who want to upgrade their homes before putting them on the market.

Window replacement projects can be costly, so it pays to get the job right the first time. Before be-ginning a window replacement project, homeowners should re-search which windows will meet their specific needs, learning the subtleties between finishes and fea-tures, as well as comparing prices for the windows and installation.

Choose the right time of yearThe best time of year to plan

window replacement is when the weather will be warm, ideally in the spring or early summer. However, homeowners do not want condi-tions to be too warm, as each room where new windows will be in-stalled will temporarily be exposed to the elements. Furthermore, caulk adheres better in warmer weather and will dispense easily.

Consider available featuresWhen replacing windows, home-

owners may want to install the same style windows they currently have. But the problems that led to the need to replace windows may still exist even when new windows are installed. When replacing win-dows, consider energy performance ratings based on the locations of the windows in the house. To make sure they make the most educated decision, homeowners can investi-gate the solar heat gain coefficient, U-factor, visible transmittance and light-to-solar gain. Explanations of these ratings are available at Ener-gy.gov.

Don’t ignore maintenance needsMaintenance costs involved with

cleaning, repairs and painting can add up. When shopping for win-dows, consider the amount of maintenance they will need. Wood-framed windows may require more upkeep than aluminum, fiberglass or vinyl. Also, consider if certain window types, such as double-hung windows, casement windows, aw-ning windows, or slider windows,

would be practical.Keep home style in mindA poor match between windows

and the style of the home can pro-duce unwanted changes in the ap-pearance of the home. Replacement windows should match the style and appearance desired.

Expect minimal disruption

When homeowners hire pro-fessionals who are good at their craft, window replacement projects should not be a terrible inconve-nience. According to American Window Products, Inc., seasoned professionals will be able to com-plete a replacement window up-grade in a short amount of time

depending on the size of the home and the number of windows being replaced.

Replacing windows can be a cost-ly task, but one that will provide a more energy efficient home that can help homeowners save money in the long run.

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Community Voice Page 23May 1, 2018

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EDUCATION WEEK APRIL 30—MAY4 “LEARNING IS A JOURNEY”

Submitted by Wanda Ped-erson | Onoway Junior Se-nior High School

Every year, Alberta Education cel-ebrates education across the prov-ince. This year Education Week is April 30th —May 4th and the theme

chosen was “Learning is a Journey”.Once upon a time, classrooms in

our schools were mostly concerned with the “Three Rs” - these were the

foundations of the basic education program in schools: reading, writing and arithmetic.

Now, education programs provide countless opportunities for students to discover their unique abilities and skills, to increase their knowledge base and to establish a strong foun-dation for lifelong learning. School programs are more broadly focused and they are developed according to the academic, social, and emotional needs of each student.

Onoway Junior Senior High School has a student population of 510 from Grades 8 to 12. Students and staff are fortunate to have a brand new state-of-the-art school where 21st Century competencies are embraced. Alberta Education states that these competencies “are combinations of attitudes, skills and knowledge that students develop and apply for successful learning, living and working. Competencies help students draw and build upon what they know, how they think and what they can do.”

OJSH offers academic and non-ac-ademic core subjects – Math, En-glish, Social Studies, Science, Phys. Ed. and as many options classes as can be timetabled. Students can par-ticipate and grow their talents in our popular Music program, or they can take Robotics, Business, Drama, or French language courses. We have a vibrant and successful CTS (Career and Technology Studies) program that includes Mechanics, Carpentry and Woodworking, Art, Comput-er Technologies and Cosmetology. OJSH also offers real-world skills opportunities: Work Experience gives students exposure to authen-tic employment experiences; RAP (Registered Apprenticeship Pro-gram) gives students a head start into the trades; and the Green Certificate program gives students advanced learning in the agricultural industry. OJSH also participates in the dual credit program where students earn post-secondary credits and creden-tials while still in high school. One of the most popular dual credit pro-grams is the Health Care Aide certif-icate, available in conjunction with

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Education Week April 30 - May 4 “Learning is a Journey”

Norquest College. Students can also take a wide variety of self-directed courses through our outreach centre, Gateway Academy. In addition to the scheduled courses, OJSH wel-comes visitors and speakers to our classes throughout the year. We have regular visits from our local seniors who demonstrate cooking and bak-ing skills to our foods classes and we invite post-secondary institutions and a wide variety of mental health experts to talk to our students.

The mottos of our school and of our jurisdiction reflect the belief that learning is a journey: the OJSH mot-to is “Empowering Learners” - every

day in many different ways, we help our students become aware of their abilities and potential and to gain the knowledge necessary to succeed ac-ademically, socially and personally. Northern Gateway Public Schools’ motto says: “Learning for Life. To-gether”. When we, as an educational community, empower our students to learn, they will embrace lifelong learning—a journey that is indeed worth travelling.

To view more photos and read more about the various programs of-fered at OJSH, please go to onoway-high.ca and click on the OJSH May 2018 Newsletter link.

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ONOWAY COMMUNITY HALL 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Submitted by Donna Bald-win | Onoway Community Hall

The Onoway Community Hall will be celebrating 50 years during Onoway’s Heritage Days.

The original hall was leased to the BPOElks. In 1966, the Cen-tennial Committee was formed by the residents of the Community with the purpose of building a new Community Hall to serve the On-oway Community and surround-

ing area. Many will remember the beard competition and many events surrounding the 100th An-niversary of Canada. On comple-tion of the project, the building was sold to the Village of Onoway for a nominal amount and contin-ued to be leased to the Elks Lodge until 1997. Many projects were advanced in the community with the assistance of the Elks. Upon relinquishing the administration at that time, facilitators were brought

in to address the future of the Hall. The result was the formation of the Onoway Facility Enhancement Association. This organization has leased the Hall from the Town of Onoway since 1997. Many chang-es have taken place over the years and we now have a state of the art kitchen, an elevator, upstairs air conditioning, original hardwood floor upstairs as well as many other amenities. The Hall continues to serve the Town and surrounding area and is a central location, wel-coming the community to many events over the years.

Bingos were very lucrative and popular for many years and are re-membered as a great social event. Today, working Casinos have re-placed Bingos for many communi-ty organizations.

Saturday, June 9th, during Ono-way Heritage Days we will be cel-ebrating this anniversary with old time fiddle music supplied by the Troy Gates Band. This will take place from 2:00 – 4:00 and will be a free will offering. They are well known throughout the area and will be a welcome addition to Heritage

Days and to our event. Bring along your dancing shoes! The Alberta Society of Fiddlers will be making a donation for this event. Their pur-pose is to promote Old Time Fiddle music. Following this, there will be a Social Hour with presentation of dignitaries, greetings and cutting of the “Anniversary cake”. A rib supper will be served at 5:30pm. A limited number of tickets will be available for the supper for $15.00 from members, at the Hotel or the Town Office.

Originally the village received some funding from the Feder-al Government that was used to build the hall. In addition to that, funds were raised by selling the “blocks’” that were used in the construction. These blocks were bought for $5.00 each by members of the community. In remembering this, we are again, going to “sell” these blocks at an uninflated price of $5.00 which will be in the form of a raffle, to be announced later.

Please bring along your mem-ories and come out and celebrate with our community at this special time.

May 1, 2018

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Garage Sales

Annual Spring Garage Sale, May 5th, 2018 from 10:00am-4:00pm, at Entwistle Senior Center. Tables $10. Info call 780-982-0353 (1) 01-05

Garage Sale - 3.5 miles South of Hwy 16 on Range Road 84. May 5th from 10:00am-6:00pm. Oil lamps, China Cups/Saucers, Blown Glass, Oak Office Chairs, Mr. Peanut Jar, Old Beatty & Maytag Washing Machines, Ingraham Mantle Clock, Avon Bottles, BMP and Much More Miscellaneous Stuff! Call 780-325-3787 (1) 01-05

Services

Nasty’s Tree Removal. Stump Grinding, Pruning & Firewood for sale. Licensed & insured. Roger @ 780-720-2207 (13) 06-02 OG

Best-Cistern-Septic-Solutions. Cistern and Septic Inspection, Cleaning and Repair! New Installs Available. Plastic, metal, fiberglass or concrete. We clean them all! Your cistern will be vacuumed, cleaned and sanitized with our high pressure, hot wash, sanitizing system. Reasonable Rates, Call 780-668-4306 (4) 10-04 OG

WANTED: Standing Timber. Are you looking to cut your woodlot before pine beetles or forest fires destroy it? Top dollar paid. Call now! Paul 780-706-1470 (12) 17-04

Stump Grinding For Hire - Alberta Beach & surrounding areas, Call 780-779-3589 (22) 01-05

Dog Caretaker

Alberta Beach & Surrounding Areas, thinking of a Summer Getaway? Worried about leaving your dog in a kennel? Don’t worry anymore, you can leave your pet with me! There is a wrap around deck in court

yard! I will provide tender loving care, with walks every day. Best of all, I’m cheaper than a kennel! Daily drop in’s or overnight stays welcome. If interested call 780-920-4166 (4) 17-04 OG

Cleaning

Ceiling & Wall Cleaning - Stipple, Wood, All Types. Ceramic Tile Cleaning, Cig. Smoke Removal, Biodegradable non toxic cleaner. We travel to acreages and farms! Seniors Discount, Call Ceiltech Today! 780-914-0323 (5) 03-04 OG

Computers

Free Computer Check-ups, Computer repairs NOT over $50. Discount for Seniors, low income, single parents. Available: Good Laptop or Desktop - refurbished, clean, good, upgraded, net, games, music, pictures, videos. ONLY $100. Call or leave message, 10:00am-4:00pm, 780-892-4993 (14) 22-05

Feed & Seed

Seed Oats For Sale, 90% germination. Double Gear Ranch, Evansburg. PH: 780-727-2389 (9) 01-05

Firewood

FIREWOOD FOR SALE - Birch, Tamarack & Spruce Pine mix. 4x4x8 cords and 1/2 cords. Quality seasoned wood, Delivery or Pick up. Woodchuck Firewood, 780-288-7247 (28) 24-04

His Helping Hands Firewood - Poplar, Tamarack & Birch for sale. All profits go to charity. 780-218-4177 (5) 01-05 OG

Miscellaneous

Top Soil for garden or flower garden, $30 per skid steer bucket, approx. 3 quarter yard pop up bucket. Call 780-967-2778, Near Gunn (14) 01-05

Wanted

I Buy Gun Collections. If you would like to sell your gun collection, Call Jay at 780-686-1350 (24) 12-12-17

For Sale

Spring Seacan Storage Container Sale. Get your shop, garage, basement back with safe and secure container storage. New 20’ standard $3850.00, 4 door $4250.00. New 20’ high cube $4750.00. We also sell container doors with or without frames. Jason Robinson 780-604-2276 Premium Container Sales. Special pricing available only while supplies last. (7) 10-04

Storage Containers - 20ft, 40ft & 53ft, new & used, Premium Container Sales - Jason Robinson 780-604-2276 Entwistle (1) 01-05 BW OG

For Rent

Alberta Beach Hotel Rooms for rent. Newly upgraded, very clean & well maintained for $60.00 per night or $650.00 per month. For more info please contact Laurie @ 780.924.3005 (26) 03-01

1 Bedroom Apartment, Fully Furnished, Full Kitchen, WIFI, Cable, Phone, 2 TV’s, Power/Gas Included. New Motel looking over the lake, Downtown Alberta Beach. $950/month. Cheryl 780-906-1675 (23) 03-01

For Rent, Beautiful 2 bedroom house on acreage near Alberta Beach. 5 appliances, fireplace, $1250/month + utilities. Available June 1st, Call 780-886-0736 (11) 20-03

House For Rent in Ross Haven, 2 bedroom, hardwood floors, Available Immediately, $1000 + Utilities, 6 appliances, detached garage, jacuzzi tub, 780-237-2969 (4) 10-04 OG

2 Bdrm Apartment For Rent - Alberta Beach Hotel. Utilities & Internet Included. No Pets. $1000.00 per month, DD same. Laurie 780.924.3005 or Tom 780.446.1884 (4) 17-04

2 Bedroom House in Alberta Beach on 50th Avenue. All appliances, $900/month + utilities. For more information, Phone 403-318-5575 (5) 24-04

Sangudo, AB. 2 Bedroom Apartment, heat & water included, N/S. $721 - $772/month, DD same. Available Immediately. Call 780-999-7777 (4) 24-04 OG

Charming 2 Bedroom Home in Alberta Beach for rent. 4 appliances included, Utilities extra, Non-Smokers, No Pets. Rent $1100 - Deposit $1100. PHONE: 780-924-3565 (5) 01-05

House For Rent in Alberta Beach. 2 Storey, 2 bedroom, loft, 1.5 bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, large deck, close to lake. $1200/month + DD + Utilities. Call Shane 780-221-8306 (2) 01-05

For Lease

Fully Equipped Restaurant For Lease. 1300 sqft with seating capacity of 42 seats, located 1 hour outside of Edmonton, ideal for family run Chinese or Homestyle restaurant. Living accommodations included with lease. For inquiries, call Dan 587-991-4455 (4) 17-04

Land For Rent

25 Acres For Rent (pasture or other uses), fenced & crossed fenced, half bush/half pasture, with dug out, on Hwy 765, on South Side of Darwell Cemetery. Call 780-892-2413 (1) 01-05

Classified Ads - Call 962-9228May 1, 2018

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

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SERVICE DIRECTORYMay 1, 2018

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SERVICE DIRECTORYMay 1, 2018

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SERVICE DIRECTORYMay 1, 2018

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