The Heartland eXtra Vol. 3 No. 07 Morinville - Lamont - Redwater Dec. 23, 2014 St. Jean Baptist Church in Morinville was packed on the evening of Dec. 18 for the 36th Annual Morinville Community Christmas Celebration. It was an interdenominational event that featured Christmas music performed by the Morinville Minstrels Seniors Choir, local school students and musicians from the area. Admission was free, although donations were accepted on behalf of the Knights of Columbus as part of their Christmas Hamper campaign. --photo by Grant Cree The Redwater Rush Novice hockey team wishes to thank the following sponsors for supporting our 2014 novice hockey tournament: Amanda Styles Baytex Boston Pizza Columbia Ice Denvir Electrical Ltd. Derrick Concrete Cutting & Construction Ltd. Gibbons Dental Clinic Greenwood Family Gushue Family Fort Sask. Winners Way Source For Sports Home Hardware Jaynart N. Ranjan M. Rusinko & Sons M. Toledo/Sweetlegs MBM Mechanical Mi-Jack Canada Inc. Mottern Family Pro Hockey Life Pyramid Electric R&M Liquor Redwater NAPA Rick's Oilfield Rocky Mountain Equipment Rustic Country Designs JS Shane's Guardian Pharmacy Tartan Thank you so much for your support! The Heartland eXtra Ph: 780-942-2023 Fax: 780-942-2515 email: [email protected] Box 850, 4720 - 50 Ave., Redwater, AB T0A 2W0 Copyright: No material - news, graphics or advertising may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Failure to obtain consent may result in legal action. Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, that portion of the advertisement occupied by the erroneous item will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. The publisher reserves the right to accept or refuse any or all material whether editorial or advertising submitted for publication, and maintains the right to exercise discretion in these matters. 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W & E Cowley Publishing Ltd. www.cowleynewspapers.com YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CINEMA FRIGHTENING SCENES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN FRI - THURS 7:00 & 9:10 PM SAT & SUN MATINEES AT 2:00 PM VIOLENCE, FRIGHTENING SCENES, MATURE SUBJECT MATTER FRI -THURS 8:00 PM SAT & SUN MATINEES AT 1:15 PM VIOLENCE, FRIGHTENING SCENES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN FRI - THURS 7:30 PM SAT & SUN MATINEES AT 1:30 PM Brady Smith (left, wearing Oilers jersey) watches fellow Gibbons School students Jackson Land (centre) and Luke Oswald (right) sweep the ice on Dec. 17 in the Gibbons Curling Rink. “We’re having our annual bonspiel today and it's a fun thing where the kids get a chance to curl. They love it, they're right into it,” said Ron Shaw, a teacher with Gibbons School who organized the event. Approximately 30 students in Grades 7 to 9, who are also in the school Hockey Academy, participated as a way to appreciate other sports. --photo by Grant Cree THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com,Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A2 Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year! FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS! Properties by Pelletier Joe Mark CALL JOE TODAY 780-974-1440 Guy For Discount Service Visit: www.ListingForLess.ca 3$ 2 6$ 6 5,0 0,0 00 00 Trademarks owned or controlled by the Canadian Real Estate Association Used under license. Incentive for all of Alberta Except: Counties of Woodland, Zone 80 & Special Area 4. GREAT OPPORTUNITY! FORECLOSURE! Great opportunity for that person who always wanted a Pub/Hotel. The well- known Watermelon Patch is for sale. This great fully equipped hotel is situated in Egremont, Just off highway 28 on route to Fort McMurray. Fabulous 80 seat pub with walk-in cooler, 2 VLT's, pool table and a super clean kitchen. The upstairs is beautifully remodeled and contains 4 one bedrooms and a suite with full kitchen. Huge quonset is also included. Numerous upgrades include; furnaces, plumbing, electrical, roof, kitchen and much more. Great opportunity to live where you work and priced to sell. $325,000. 2517 sq ft 2 storey with double attached garage located on a spacious lot in a quiet cul de sac in desirable Erin Ridge Estates. 4+1 bedrooms with the enviable master boasting a 3-sided fireplace and 5 piece ensuite. $660,000. Call Mark Pelletier 504.1865. MLS #E3395857 00 900 4,9 , 436 3$ 6 $ 1$ ,8 50, 000 MLS# E1022224 SHOP & COMPARE NORTH EDMONTON! INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITY! 4 bedroom 1634 sq ft fully developed bi-level is unquestionably the most value packed property you will encounter at this price point in Morinville! You will undoubtedly be impressed with the numerous upgrades this home offers - hardwood, high quality laminate (in basement), ceramic, interior stone work gourmet kitchen and neutral decor; the list goes on and on. It features soaring vaults and spectacular 10 foot basement ceilings! Fully landscaped with a 15' x 13' deck with storage area underneath. $436,900. Call Guy Pelletier 780.974.5800. 1144 sq ft bungalow features 3+1 bedrooms, 3 baths, a developed basement and an attached double garage. $364,900. Call Guy Pelletier 780.974.5800. 10.16 acres of industrial property North of St Albert. Site consists of a 120'x 60' 7200 sq ft Industrial warehouse building, 10'x 118' mezzanine, overhead fall system, 661 sq ft attached coffee room, 98'x 48' pre-engineered steel shop, 28'x 32' welding shop, 40'6 x 30' cabinet shop, 19'x 20' fork lift shed, and a 1655 sq ft home. $1,850,000. MLS# E3393442 MLS# E1022693 8$ 7 9,0 00 MLS # E3394033 BRISTOL OAKS! 3164 sq ft 4+2 bedroom bungalow with triple oversized heated garage & double detached garage. The main floor features hardwood flooring, a spacious master bedroom with a 5 pce ensuite, 3 large bedrooms and main floor laundry. Recently finished basement reno's with a separate entrance and kitchenette. Completely manicured low maintenance yard with numerous trees, horse shoe driveway, aggregate sidewalks, stone patio, black chain link fencing and privacy galore! $879,000. MLS# E3385784 1$ 7 9,9 00 LAND • 614 sq m 40 pocket lot by pond in Morinville $119,000 EDMONTON CONDO! Excellent opportunity to own this nicely remodeled 1137 sq ft 3 bedroom 2 storey. This home features gorgeous laminate flooring throughout with a stunning stone mantle gas fireplace. The Master bedroom is huge and offers a 2 pc ensuite. $179,900. MLS # E3391829 MLS # E3390435 • 2.07 ac min. from St. Albert. Power at property line. $325,500 MLS# E3383686 PROGRESSIVE MARKETING! Watch for Our Brand New Innovative Marketing Strategies In the New Year! FREE HOME EVALUATIONS! THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com,Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A3 The Heartland eXtra Christmas Eve in the Country CHRISTMAS CAROLING – at Emmanuel Anglican Church (4607-50th Ave, Gibbons) Wed. Dec. 10 at 7 pm. DECEMBER 24, 2014 — SERVICES OF WORSHIP FOR CHRISTMAS EVE: Holy Trinity Anglican Church (4915-51st Ave, Bon Accord) 9 pm — Communion Service Emmanuel Anglican Church (4607-50th Ave, Gibbons) 7 pm – family service ”Angels in PJ’s”—come in yours!) 11 pm – Communion Service NOTE- Our regular Sunday times of worship are: 9 am for Bon Accord 11 am for Gibbons Redwater Alliance Church Christmas Eve Candle Light Service December 24 7:00 pm th Everyone Welcome A lot of work has been invested into the fitness centre to ensure Lilian Schick students have a great place to exercise. Fundraising efforts from RPA led by Vivian Leduc led to donations from Agrium, The Bon Accord Agricultural Society, Telus, and RPA. The students love it! It is open every day at lunch in the Bon Accord school and for one hour after school for Junior High students to exercise. It is also used twice weekly for dry land training as part of our hockey academy, and in some Phys Ed classes Men’s & $ 00 as well. It has been great Boy’s Cuts to see kids getting active! The school appreciates 780-565-1999 4952 - 50 Ave. very much all those who Bon Accord, AB T0A 0K0 helped make this happen! Limited Time Offer B. In Style Salon & Barber Grand Opening 11 THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com,Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A4 Linda Getzlaf IRP Approved Agent GETZ YOU MOVING! $ INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN ST. ALBERT 309,900 Property is being sold with current tenants on 1 year lease expiring April 30, 2015. 1334 sq. ft. 2 storey half duplex in Heritage Lakes with quick access to Edmonton, Anthony Henday & walking trails. This home features an open concept living room/dining room with a gas fireplace, an abundance of windows & patio doors leading to deck. Gallery style kitchen boasts oak cabinets & breakfast bar. Upstairs offers spacious master bedroom with balcony, 2 good sized additional bedrooms & full 4 piece main bath with access to master. Basement is unfinished & ready for a personal touch. Large fully fenced, landscaped backyard with beautiful mature trees backing on to green space. A single attached garage completes this great home! Only $309,900. $ 194,900 BEAUTIFUL 2 BDRM CONDO Large, bright 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo located in Morinville Place. This is one of the largest units. It features 1064 sq. ft. of living space & has a huge open concept living, dining & kitchen, large entrance, separate laundry room, master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite, a good sized 2nd bedroom & balcony with a space for your chairs, BBQ & spectacular North view. This unit also has wall to wall carpet, beautiful linoleum, neutral decor, & wonderful crown moldings. Building features an intercom system, workout room, reading room, rentable social room & is close to schools & shopping. Come see this wonderful home, you won't be disappointed. Only $194,900. D L O S $ NEW 189,900 STOP RENTING $ Real Estate 10018 - 100 Ave. Morinville, AB. T8R 1P7 Cell: 780-690-3861 Office: 780-939-1111 Fax: 780-939-3116 Getz You Moving! LIST WITH A PROVEN AGENT $ D L O S 149,900 Thank You! to all of my past and present clients for a successful 2014. FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS OR RETIREE Cozy 784 sq. ft. 2 bed 1 bath, basement-less bungalow located just steps from downtown Legal. Perfect for retired couple, investment property or even first time home buyers. Open concept kitchen/living room, 2 good size bedrooms, upgraded electrical, insulation, exterior doors, furnace & Hot Water Tank. Bath/laundry room features separate shower & walk in tub that would be perfect for seniors. Yard is huge & fully fenced & landscaped & has wheelchair accessible ramp that can be removed. Priced to sell! Only $149,900. $ 72,000 REDUCED $ 184,900 Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season. See you in 2015 AFFORDABLE 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME Affordable! Great opportunity for the first time home owner. Located in Morinville Mobile Home Park, this 1972 built single wide mobile home offers, 829sq.ft of living space, a large living room/dining room, fantastic kitchen with newer cabinets, 3 nicely sized bedrooms, 4pc bathroom, great bay window in the front and newer flooring and paint throughout. Outside you'll find a fenced yard, storage shed and covered porch. Lot fees include water, sewer and garbage pick-up. Subject to Park management approval. Well worth the look! Only $72,000. ADULT LIVING 45+ Adult living 45+, 711 sq.ft 1 bedroom condo located in West Willow Court. This fantastic unit boasts a large & inviting open concept floor plan, kitchen with pantry & breakfast bar, vaulted ceilings, garden doors off living room leading to a welcoming deck, in suite laundry, a spacious MB & relaxing Jacuzzi/soaker tub in master bath. Unit also includes 1 titled underground parking stall. This building features handicap accessible ramp, doors & hallways, an elevator for easy access to activity room, party room, guest suites, underground heated parking & car wash. Quiet & private! Don't miss out on this great condo. Only $184,900. Email: [email protected] Selling FANTASTIC ACREAGE Take a look at this fantastic p r o p e r t y ! Situated on a beautiful 3.02 acre lot in the subdivision of Glory Hills is this fully finished bungalow. With 1344 sq.ft. on the main floor you'll find a spacious living room, bright eatin kitchen with loads of white cabinets, island, stainless steel appliances & patio doors leading to the 3 tiered deck, dining room, large master bdrm with great walk-in closet & 4pc ensuite with dbl sinks, 2 generous bdrms, 4pc main bath & handy main floor laundry. There is potential for an in-law suite in the basement with a kitchen, den, 4pc bath and 2 bdrms. Some upgrades in recent years include, furnace, HWT, septic field, flooring, bathrooms & shingles on garage. Be impressed with the beautifully landscaped & meticulously manicured yard boasting a huge deck, hot tub, picnic area & wrap around driveway. Finally you'll find a massive heated 24'x34' triple detached garage & 16'x20'single detached garage. This property will exceed your expectations! Only $484,900. Impressive 2 Storey condo conveniently located next to elementary school and park. Boasting 1180sq.ft this home offers an open concept main floor, updated eat in kitchen with bright white cabinets and appliances, spacious sunken living room with wood burning corner fireplace, patio doors that lead out to the fenced backyard, 2pc bath on main, 3 bedrooms upstairs with a great 4 pc main bath. Loads of potential in the unfinished basement, framed and rouged in for a 2pc bath. Newer flooring, doors, trim and freshly painted throughout in neutral colors. Comes with back lane parking with 2 assigned powered stalls. Great condo complex. Priced to sell with a quick possession. Come take a look! Only $189,900. $ 484,900 256,900 IMMACULATE 2 STOREY CONDO Immaculate 2 storey town house condo located in Maple Brooke Villas. Impressive 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers an open concept main floor, large windows & gas fireplace with mantle & built in TV niche. Terrific kitchen with espresso cabinets, ceramic tile flooring, stainless steel appliances & breakfast bar. Upper level is home to the gorgeous master bedroom boasting vaulted ceilings, walk in closet & 3 pc ensuite. Second bedroom is great in size & has its own 4 pc ensuite. Stylish a& modern neutral décor throughout with custom built blinds. Basement is unspoiled & awaits your personal touch. The back deck overlooks the center park common area. With an attached single garage this home is complete. Close to schools, shopping & CFB Edmonton. Only $256,900. CUSTOM BUILT ON 101 ACRES Come see this unique custom built 1 ½ storey that's situated on 101 acres Just North of Gibbons. Home features gleaming hardwood floors, soaring vaulted ceilings, open concept kitchen, DR, LR with patio doors leading to back deck, abundance of windows & 3 skylights, 2 large bedrooms on main floor, 4pc bath as well on main floor. Double attached garage, newer life time warranty shingles, newer carpet & freshly painted. Upper level loft features an enormous FR with gas fireplace & just off FR is the large MB with 3 pc ensuite that boasts a Jacuzzi tub. MB also features patio doors that lead out to private balcony. Fantastic home has an unspoiled basement just waiting for your design. Fenced & cross fenced, perfect for horses, cattle or hobby farm. Out buildings include livestock shelters, 2 sheds & shop with 2 wood burning fireplaces. Home shows 10/10. This property will exceed your expectations. Only $699,900. $ 284,900 PRICED TO SELL D L O Wonderful Home! Priced to sell! This 3+1 bedroom, 2 bath home offers, an open concept living & dining room, kitchen with loads of cabinets for storage, large windows, master bedroom, 2 nicely sized junior bedrooms & brand new 4pc bath. Minimal finishing is required on main floor. Potential for in-law suite in basement with family room, bedroom, new 4pc bathroom & laundry/storage room. Basement is currently being renovated & will require finishing. Huge backyard with plenty of room for you to build a garage. Come take a look! Only $284,900. S $ 464,900 STUNNING 2 STOREY Move in ready! Come see your new home! With excellent curb appeal and over 2800 sq. ft. of living space, there's enough room for everyone! This spacious home features a large entrance, formal dining room open to living room. Large eat in kitchen, 2nd living room with gas fireplace. Ceramic tile & high end hardwood floors, cherry stained oak cabinets, stainless steel appliances, functional island & large windows for plenty of natural light. Main floor also boasts main floor laundry, 2 pc bath, garden doors leading out to large deck & South facing low maintenance back yard with gazebo. Upstairs you'll find a huge master bedroom with a gorgeous 4 piece ensuite, large walk in closet, and built in shelving. Also on upper level is 2 good sized junior bedrooms as well as an oversized main bath. Basement is completely finished with 2 other large bedrooms, 3 pc bath, storage area & wide open FR. Home shows a 10+! Only $464,900 $ 689,900 BUNGALOW ON 3.17 ACRES W/ POSSIBILITY TO SUB-DIVIDE Country living at its finest with municipal water and possibility to sub-divide! 3.17 acres in Namao Ridge Estates. With 2900sq.ft of total living space this Bungalow features a main floor with a large living room, formal dining room, updated kitchen with beautiful hickory cabinets, spacious master complete with walk-in closet and updated 3 pc ensuite, 2 spacious junior bedrooms, updated 4pc main bath. On the lower level you will find a huge family room, space for a 4th bedroom and another 4pc bath. Best of all recent upgrades include, newer windows, furnace, hot water tank, easy flo built in vacuum, roof and gutters (house and garage). Huge detached 3-bay heated garage, boasting HWT, washer, dryer, sink and loads of room for extra guy toys! The gorgeously landscaped yard offers a large back deck, fire pit and play area for the children, numerous trees, shrubs, greenhouse and flowering plants. There is so much to this property you'll have to see for yourself. This is a MUST SEE!! Only $689,900. $ $ 699,900 434,900 GORGEOUS & FULLY FINISHED FABULOUS Bi-Level located on large corner lot in the Lakes. This 1545 sq. ft. 5 bed, 3 bath home is gorgeous & features stunning oak hardwood cabinets, doors & trim throughout. Large entrance boasts oak planters & railings & is open to lower level. Great room on main floor has space for your LR furniture & dining table. Go into huge eat in kitchen & see ample cabinets & counter space, a walk in pantry & garden door that goes out to covered deck. 2 junior bedrooms & main bath are also located on main floor with upper level boasting very large MB that has a walk in closet, 4 piece ensuite & loads of windows! Basement boasts 4th & 5th bed. A 3pc bath, laundry/utility room & good sized FR with gas fireplace complete the interior of this wonderful home. Outside you'll see a very large fenced yard with a gate on either side of home + double attached insulated garage w/man door to back yard. Great Quality built home! Only $434,900. Your Home? GETZ IT LISTED, GETZ IT SOLD! Website: www.lindagetzlaf.com THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A5 The Heartland eXttra Full Fleckvieh Simmental Redwater School Foods student Alicia Bigelow watches the pots on the stove during preparations for the dessert theatre presentation of The Dastardly Doctor Devereaux Dec. 17. • Performance & Calving Ease • Yearling Herd Sire Prospects For Sale (Sons of his selling) DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM Bonanza $ 1,400 00 • Semen Tested & Guaranteed (Sons of his selling) in 52 Numbers LOONIE POT $0+ SALES BINGO Bingo starts MON., JAN . 5TH, 2015 7:15 Sharp SNOWFLAGS ON PRIMARY OR SECONDARY HIGHWAYS If your driveway is located off a primary or secondary highway (18, 661, 827, 831) etc., you will need to call Public Works at 780-398-3977 to let us know your flag is out, as our grader operators do not travel these highways. Plowing Your Own Driveway When plowing snow out of your driveway, please push the snow to the right of your driveway, so that the grader operator can take it away from the driveway. Please do not push snow across the road into the opposite ditch, as this may leave a ridge that if a vehicle were to hit and do damage to their vehicle, themselves or their passengers, the land owner could be held responsible. Call Jonathan at 780-920-7589 THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com,Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A6 The Heartland eXt tra My best Christmas ever was last year. Me and my family went to Hawaii. When I went to Hawaii, I had Christmas there. I had my birthday there and my Nana and Papa had their anniversary in Hawaii. The meaning of Christmas is Jesus’ birthday. We only get presents because Jesus was a gift from God. Charlize Brewer, Grade 3, Camilla School À NOËL… À Noël père Noël vien à ma maison sou mon sapin. Il a bocou de naje. Ma fami menje le poulai. Nate Boulanger, Morinville Public School, Grade 2 French Immersion The meaning of Christmas to me is giving instead of getting. My family celebrates each day from December 1st to December 24th waking up to find our family’s elf on the shelf jingles. On Christmas eve my family leaves cookies and milk for Santa. On Christmas day my family takes turns opening presents. Christmas is all about celebrating the birth of Christ and Christmas is also about spreading peace, joy, and love. Kaeden McIvor, Grade 3M, Camilla School Happy Holidays! from the staff of Through the Eyes of A Child WE EAT SPECIAL Christmas chocolate pancakes for breakfast. Then we are ready to play with our gifts. Cash Berezanski, Grade 3M, Bon Accord School I think Christmas is not all about presents. I think it’s giving to other people and to think about Jesus and Mary too. My best Christmas was last year, I got a nerfer bell gun. I like playing with it. Every year when we are done opening presents we go to my Grandma’s to have brunch. I love her mashed potatoes. We put presents under the tree and you get to grab a different present. We do treasure hunts. My sister got a fuzzy quilt. We get new p.j.s all the time. I love Christmas. Mercedes Anderson, Grade 3, Camilla School We Wish You A Merry Christmas... We Wish You A Merry Christmas... We Wish You A Merry Christmas... And A Happy New Year! With glad tidings to you and yours this holiday season. Thank you for including us in your travels this past year. 55317 Rge. Rd. 254 Sturgeon County, AB T8R 0S1 Lewis Knievel 780-939-4656 For ALL Your Mechanical Needs Season's Greetings Wishes warm & bright to you & your loved ones at this joyous time of year. We appreciate your support and hope you'll drop by again, soon! Closed Dec. 26 & 27 Morinville Ph: 780-939-4584 101, 9918-100 St., Morinville 780-939-7827 Smile! It’s Christmas! Warm wishes to everyone who helped make our year something to celebrate! May your holiday season and New Year be everything you hope for. Dr. Darren Romanowski & Dr. Katie Wittig General Dentists Dr. Justin Wong General Dentist and Certified Specialist in Orthodontics 10407 - 100 Avenue • Morinville PHONE 780-939-1288 FOR APPOINTMENTS AFTER HOURS CALL 780-916-5845 THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A7 The Heartland eXt tra Through the Eyes of A Child I CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS every second year. I open one present on Christmas Eve. Another way I celebrate Christmas is on my mom’s computer we watch where Santa goes. Ainslea Whymark, Grade 3, Namao School Here’s hoping your holiday is full of peace and joy, topped off with a generous helping of good cheer. Two Large 00* Two Topping $ Pizzas 24 Double Cheese $ 00* Burger 9 Fries & Gravy BURGER BARON 780-942-3590 Happy Holidays, Everyone! Rick’s Wishing you and your family every happiness this holiday season. ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES Redwater • 780-942-3834 Oilfield Hauling TANK TRUCK SERVICE 24 HRS. 4606 - 51 Avenue, P.O. Box 979, Redwater, AB T0A 2W0 BUS: 780-942-2932 To Our Good Friends & Neighbors at Christmas… We’ve made a list, checked it twice, and you top the bunch of good people we want to thank. Your support has helped us so much, and we’re grateful for all the nice times we’ve shared this past year. We couldn’t ask for better customers than all of you! We hope this Christmas delivers everything you’ve been hoping for, and may the coming year be filled with all kinds of goodies, including friendship, love, joy, peace and contentment. Merry Christmas to You & Yours! 5323 48th Avenue Redwater, Alberta Call 1-844-580-6671 or www.RedwaterParadise.ca THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A8 Through the Eyes of The Heartland eXt tra Cher Père Noël, Bonjour je m’appelle Talia S. J’aime Noël. Elf on the shelf s’il vous plaît. Merci, Talia Segreto, Grade 1 French Immersion, Morinville Public School A Child CHER PÈRE NOËL, Bonjour quand est ta fête? Pour Noël je veux des rennes en peluche comme toi. Merci, Porter Mathieson, Grade 1 French Immersion, Morinville Public School Cher Père Noël, Bonjour je m’appelle Brayden. Pour Noël je voudrais un zommer dino s’il vous plaît. Merci, Brayden Bachand, Grade 1 French Immersion, Morinville Public School THE BEST Christmas I ever had was I got the toy that I wanted for my whole life. I got lots and lots of toys for Christmas. Austin Sulyok, Grade 3, Namao School CHER PÈRE NOËL, Bongour je m’appelle Maya. Pour Noël, je veux des trashies s’il vous plaît. Comment est ta fête ? Merci, Maya Ammar, Grade 1 French Immersion, Morinville Public School Season’s Greetings Wishing our friends and neighbors a most harmonious and joyful season! M CEWEN’S Fuels & Fertilizers Morinville 780-939-4110 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Denis & Andre Morin 10004 - 103 St, Morinville 780-939-9000 www.homesby2broz.com No matter where you spend the holiday season, know that our best wishes are with you. May the magic and mirth of the holidays bring many happy surprises! From the Management & Staff of MORINVILLE SEED CLEANING CO-OP Namao Automotive Repair Ltd. 780-939-4021 or 855-939-4021 Highway 37 & Highway 28 located next to Sturgeon Composite High School www.namaoautomotive.ca 780-973-3373 As we deck the halls, we fondly recall all the good times we’ve had serving you, and hope that all your dreams come true this holiday season. Merry Christmas! 8809 - 100 St., Morinville 780-939-4452 MORINVILLE UNITED CHURCH Christmas Eve Service: December 24th • 7 PM All are welcome! Morinville United Church is located at 9610 Morinville Drive in Morinville phone 780-939-5888 muc-ab.org THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A9 The Heartland eXtra CHRISTMAS IS giving present and being kind. Preston Hicks, Grade 1H, Camilla School Through the Eyes of A Child ON CHRISTMAS EVE I get to wake up and open presents! At Christmas I get to snuggle with my family. Nash Zubiak, Grade 1H, Camilla School FILLED WITH OUR GRATITUDE In the spirit of the season, we bid you all the best and look forward to seeing you again, soon. “Make Coach’s YOUR Neighbourhood Gathering Place!” 9517-100 St., Morinville 780-939-2205 I CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS by your not allowed to eat candy canes off the tree until Christmas. You also can’t eat the ginger bread house until Christmas. Also, we all have our own ornaments. Emily Gibson, Grade 3, Namao School On Christmas Eve I go to my grandma’s and grandpa’s house. Also, my cousins, aunties and uncles are there. After supper we open up presents and stockings. Sometimes we decorate wreaths, reindeers or Santas. Brooke-lynn Dechamplain, Grade 3, Namao School Seasons Greetings and best wishes for the New Year The real meaning of Christmas to me, is to spend time with your family. Also, Christmas is the time to realize the meaning of life. Christmas is a time to love what’s around you and to be thankful for what you have. Maya Van Koughnett, Grade 3, Namao School DEAR SANTA, How are you today? I listen to my mommy. I want an elf and a sven if you can. I will give you cookies and make the cookies. They will be good. Love, Scotlyn Waters, Morinville Public School, Grade 1 Michael Gaudry, CFP, CPCA Gaudry Financial Services Ltd. 10308 - 100 Ave., Morinville, AB T8R 1A5 (780) 939-6111 • Fax: (780) 939-6661 Email: [email protected] DEAR SANTA, I wish you a Merry Chrismas. I was good. Wan I plad with Elaha please can have a Barbie? Love Audrina Loyd, Morinville Public School, Grade 1 Dear Santa, How are you? Can I please have a barbie? I was good when I fixed the libeure Love, Hailey Rtichie, Morinville Public School, Grade 1 Claudia Ricard of Morinville Massage Therapy Inc. wishes you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and the best of health, hope and happiness for the New Year. Thank you for your continued support. 780-903-5429 THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com,Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A10 Through the Eyes of The Heartland eXtra CHRISTMAS MEANS to get together with your family and celebrate one good year. That’s what Christmas means to me. Linc O’Hara, Grade 3M, Bon Accord School Here’s wishing all our patients and their families a season that’s merry and bright. We consider it a privilege to serve you and thank you for entrusting us with your dental care. Merry Christmas MORINVILLE DENTAL CLINIC 9918 - 100 St., #102, Morinville 780-939-2500 Snow and lights are in the air, joy and laughter everywhere! Best wishes to you and yours! Trent Bulger Bus. 780-939-3998 56103 Rge Rd 253 Sturgeon County T8R 0R8 A On Christmas morning I had to wait for my parents so me and my brother and sister woke them up. Then we opened our presents and looked in our stockings. I got a lego set, my sister got an iPod, my brother got a Skylander and my parents got an ornament. By Timothy Larson, Bon Accord, Grade 2 ON CHRISTMAS MORNING I heard nothing. I went back to sleep. After I heard a sound. It said "Ho, ho, ho!" I was so excited! I went back out there. I saw presents. I opened the presents. I was so so so so so happy! I got so excited, I screamed. "Aaaaaahhhh". I got so so excited. I saw Santa Claus. I just said "Santa, am I on the good list?" He said "Yes!" I screamed. He said everybody in your class is good. I love Christmas. Maleigha Squires, Bon Accord, Grade 2 I think Christmas is special to me because I spend time with my family and celebrate Jesus’ birthday. That is what I think Christmas is all about. Abby Maslanko, Grade 3M, Bon Accord School DEAR SANTA, How do you fly? I was good when I helped Ryder. Please Santa can I please have a tecno puppy please Santa. --Love Hayley May, Morinville Public School, Grade 1 DEAR SANTA, How are your elves? I was good every day. I was good when I helped Ryder go back in the school. I want please can I have a rollerskates plesse. See you on Christmas. Love Katie Daub, Morinville Public School, Grade 1 I WILL NEVER FORGET Christmas. It is not about presents or treats. It is about your family. I like Christmas! Luke Maslanko, Grade 3M, Bon Accord School To our valued Customers, Neighbours & Friends “Where Your Hard Earned Dollar Goes Further” 780-939-3600 9612 - 100 St., Morinville Merry Christmas Happy New Year From Management and Staff of MORINVILLE 780-939-7714 Thank you for all your support in 2014! HOURS OF BUSINESS THRU HOLIDAYS December 24: 11am - 8pm December 25: CLOSED December 26: 4pm - 2am December 27: 11am - 2am December 28: 11am - 12am December 29: 11am - 12am December 30: 11am - 12am December 31: 11am - 12am January 1: 4pm - 12am January 2 Regular Hours:11am - 12am Child MY FAVORITE Christmas memory is when Cococa the elf came to us, he is silly, you are the best and awesome. Ava Kirk, Grade 3M, Bon Accord School GLAD TIDINGS Filled with May your holiday be brimming with good times and glad tidings. It’s been a pleasure serving you this past year...thanks! REDLAC PUMP SERVICE LTD. Dealer for GOULDS Pumps Phone (780) 939-4944 ANY MO RINVILLE TIME THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A11 Through the Eyes of The Heartland eXtra THIS IS a Christmas memory. I go to my Grandma and Grandpa’s place and we go tobagganing and we play games. Braedon Rabe, Grade 3M, Bon Accord School MY FAVORITE Christmas was when I got lots of things I wanted. I like it when everyone in my family gets together and we give each other gifts. Opening our stockings is my favorite part. That’s my favorite Christmas. Erin Tolsma, Grade 3M, Camilla School I think the true spirit of Christmas is doing fun things with your family. Also giving to others and going to parties and dinners. Ethan Miller, Grade 2P, Camilla School IN MY FAMILY we put out cookies and milk for Santa. We decorate our tree with lots of lights and ornaments. We also have a rule about no one can open presents before dad says so. Every year we have Christmas breakfast, it is yummy. Liam Schinbein, Grade 3S, Camilla School Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! We look forward to serving you in the NewYear Kendall ph: 780.921.3005 cell: 780.915.9649 Basil ph: 780.921.3738 cell: 780.886.1487 Dear Santa, Ex-x Lego, hinjagga lego, Starwars, Little Big Planet 3 Love, Gabe Summers, MPS, Gr. 1W DEAR SANTA, Can you please bring me a stuffy cat and a stuffy bear and socks and a stuffy dog and a Santa touque too. Thank you, Emily Tolsma, MPS, Gr. 1W Dear Santa, I want a fish toy please. I love you Santa. Are you sending an elf to me? Thank you, Riley Brown, MPS, Gr. 1W I THINK THE TRUE meaning and spirit of Christmas is to spend time with my family and friends and celebrating Christmas together. Lillian Cooper, Grade 4 DJ, Bon Accord think the true meaning and spirit of Christmas is spending time with my family and opening presents together, decorating a tree is also nice too and the best part is having turkey dinner together. Mandolin Crockcroft, Grade 4 DJ, Bon Accord I A DEAR SANTA, Can you please bring me hot wheels. And a sled. And a pair of p.j.s, puzzles too. Are you sending me an elf? Thank you, Isaac Saleh, MPS, Gr. 1W Dear Santa, Can I have a Lego Dino Set and a Hot Wheels Set and a Lego Heero Pactorye set and a Hot Wheels Clock and a Lego Set. Thank you, Everett Sherlow, MPS, Gr. 1W DEAR SANTA, Can I please have Skylander Dragors turtle, jurrasic Park, carnotaurus, Allosaurus, SlYracosaurus zoomer dino. Thank You Love, Callum Harrop, MPS, Gr. 1W DEAR SANTA, Can I have sun shine rancnand Barbie and robot puppy. Thank You so much Santa. Gracey Alley, Buchner, MPS, Gr. 1W I THINK THE TRUE meaning and spirit of Christmas is waking up at 7:00 a.m. with my family and opening presents. Cadence Baldwin, Grade 4 DJ, Bon Accord A world of thanks and best wishes to our neighbors, customers and friends. We feel fortunate to serve great folk like you! H O U R S : Dec. 24 • Dec. 25 & 26 • Dec. 31 • Jan. 1 • *ALL OTHER DATES 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. CLOSED 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. CLOSED ARE REGULAR HOURS* MAINSTREET • GIBBONS • 780-923-3200 After Hours Emergencies Ph. 780-945-6943 Child EVERY YEAR I always wake up early and see if Santa came, but I do not open any presents. I always wake up mom and dad. Aislinn Lavoie, Grade 3M, Camilla School WHAT I DO for Christmas. I go to my Grandma and Grandpa’s. We open the stockings first, then the presents. Kate Chalifoux, Grade 3M, Camilla School ne Christmas morning I was very excited. My O brothers and I woke everyone I THINK THE TRUE meaning and spirit of Christmas is spending time with my family and celebrating Jesus’ birthday. Jessica Hewitt, Grade 4 DJ, Bon Accord up. We opened presents and got a PS3. That was the best Christmas ever. David Chatten, Grade 3M, Camilla School MY BEST CHRISTMAS was when I got a tool box. I gave away all my fake tools for real tools. It was the best Christmas ever. Adam Hurd, Grade 3M, Camilla School I THINK THE TRUE spirit of Christmas is believing in Santa and and also helping dad with Christmas lights. Also you should go Christmas caroling. Kassandra Schneider, Grade 2P, camilla School. Season’s Greetings from BON ACCORD THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A12 The Heartland eXt tra Yuletide Greetings A little birdie told us, it’s time once again to say, “Merry Christmas and thanks!” The Fort Saskatchewan food bank accepts a donation of $830 as well as a turkey and non-perishable food from the IBEW Local 424 working on the Siemens D.C. Converter Substation. Members of I.B.E.W. Local 424 working on the Siemens D.C. Converter Substation took a collection onsite to support local food banks. The contractor Western Pacific Enterprises G.P. matched what the workers had collected. The grand total came to $2490 plus three turkeys and 3 boxes of non-perishable goods. This was divided up three ways with a cash sum of $830 going to Redwater, Gibbons and Fort Saskatchewan food banks. The food banks are an important source for stuggling families and they need more people and contractors to contribute. No matter how big or small your contributions are, it will help some family to get through some rough times. It takes people to help people. So let’s make this a Merry Christmas for all. Gibbons Mayor Doug Horner & Family wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe & Happy Holiday Season with family & friends À NOËL… À Noël moi et mon petit frère mange les canne en sucre. Je avoir les cadeaux. Je met les bas de Noël sur le foyer. Layla Harrison, Morinville Public School, Grade 2 French Immersion MY FAVORITE memory was when I was 3 years old because I got my first train track and my first dragon. Merry Christmas! Braycen Lypkie, Grade 3M, Bon Accord School ast year was the best Christmas ever but this Christmas is going to be an even better Christmas. I love going to my Aunt’s and opening my gifts. Austin Panchyshyn, Grade 3M, Bon Accord School L On Christmas Eve we hang up stockings and I do the Christmas tree. Our elf is in the closet. Adler Hoffman, Grade 1H, Camilla School CHRISTMAS means getting together with your family and having fun, yummy food, and giving. Collin Mahoney, Grade 3M, Bon Accord School With Thanks For Your Support! In the midst of this busy season We're filled with good cheer and you're the reason So now we'd like to shift gears and say “Have a happy holiday!" I THINK the true spirit of Christmas is believing in Santa so I can hear the bells on his sleigh. Also spending time with friends and family. Rylan Quilichini, Grade 2P, Camilla School I THINK the true spirit of christmas is Celebrating Jesus’ birthday, giving to others, and celebrating Christmas with people you love. Logan Soetaert, Grade 2P, Camilla School I go Ph: 780-998-7668 to Aunty Honya’s or Aunty Wendy’s. We have fun with each other, it is a special time. Andi - Mae Kosinski, Grade 3M, Bon Accord School Through the Eyes of A Child Christmas Masses for the Catholic Communities of Our Lady of The Angels Parish 10004 - 101 St., Fort Saskatchewan 780-998-3288 www.olafortsask.com CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES (WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24, 2014) Our Lady of the Angels Parish; Fort Saskatchewan 4:00, 6:30 pm, 10:00 pm Our Lady of Lourdes, Lamoureux - 7:30 pm St. Michael the Archangel Parish, St. Michael - 5:00 pm Our Lady of Good Counsel, Skaro - 5:00 pm St. Clare’s Parish, Redwater - 7:00 pm Sacred Heart Parish, Gibbons - 7:00 pm CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES (THURSDAY, DEC. 25. 2014) Lamont Auxiliary Hospital, Lamont - 9:00 am Our Ladies of the Angels Parish, Fort Saskatchewan - 10:00 am Sacred Heart Parish, Gibbons - 10:30 am THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A13 The Heartland eXtra EVERY YEAR we have a Christmas party and invite my aunts and uncles. When they come in the house we pass the food around. Then the adults get the presents from their cars to play a game. They put their name on a piece of paper. Then if it’s not too cold outside we have a fire. Jayla Letto. Grade 3, Camilla School I think the true meaning and spirit of Christmas is when we go to my Grandma and Grandpa’s house to open my presents. Peter Berezanski, Grade 4 DJ, Bon Accord I THINK the true meaning and spirit of Christmas is Jesus’ birthday, spending time with family and friends, Christmas dinner, and putting up the Christmas tree all together as a family. Reine Frank, Grade 4 DJ, Bon Accord Every Christmas my family and I go and look for a tree. I think that Christmas is about spending time with family and friends and that baby Jesus was born. My best Christmas ever was last year. We had a great time. First we had a feast at my house then on at my Grandma’s house. Me and my cousin had a fun time. Brianna Adams, Grade 3, Camilla School I THINK the true meaning and spirit of Christmas is when my family goes into our spooking forest. Once we’ve settled in we try to look for the best tree “there it is we say” and we cut it down. --Ben Roe, Grade 4 DJ, Bon Accord I think the true meaning and spirit of Christmas is spending time with my family and eating the mouth-watering turkey. Chloe Carter, Grade 4 DJ, Bon Accord Through the Eyes of A DEAR SANTA, How are your reindeer? I was good when I did the dishes. Please can I have a I-pad? Love, Jon Lamontagne, Morinville Public School, Grade 1 Dear Santa, I help mom read. May I please have buk. Love Ryder MacMillan, Morinville Public School, Grade 1 DEAR SANTA, How are you doing Santa? I was good when I helped clean the house. Please can I have a robot dinosaur? Love, Stephen Lacriox, Morinville Public School, Grade 1 DEAR SANTA, How is your reindeer? I was good when I helped mom and dad. Please can I have slippers? Love Trinity Kootenay, Morinville Public School, Grade 1 Child I THINK the true spirit of Christmas is singing Christmas carols and doing fun things with friends and family. Also by going to midnight mass, dinners, and parties. Allie Ferrier, Grade 2P, Camilla School I THINK the true spirit of Christmas is having fun with my family and believing in Jesus. You should give to others. Kylie Kincade, Grade 2P, Camilla School I think the true spirit of Christmas is going Christmas caroling with my friends and spending time with friends and family. Tanner McBride, Grade 2P, Camilla School Cher Père Noël, Bonjour je m’appelle Ethan. Pour noël je veux du Lego s’il vous plaît. Merci, Ethan Kootenay, Grade 1 French Immersion, Morinville Public School I THINK THE TRUE spirit of Christmas is celebrating Jesus’ birthday by giving to others and believing in Santa and going to midnight mass. Silas Lutz, Grade 2P, Camilla School I THINK the true spirit of Christmas is believing in Santa and decorating your home. Also by going to midnight mass. Kaylub Gagne, Grade 2P, Camilla School Dear Santa, I was good when I helped Lucas get his hat off the roof of his car. Santa how is your day? Please can I have a zoomer dog or dino? Love Isabelle Reis, Morinville Public School, Grade 1 DEAR SANTA, How are your reindeer? I helped my dad shovel the driveway. Please can I have a quilt? Love Yanka Paulik, Morinville Public School, Grade 1 I THINK THE TRUE spirit of Christmas is doing fun things with your family, believing in Santa, and Christmas caroling. Baby Jesus is important too. Rylin Kieftenbeld, Grade 2P, Camilla School No matter how you say it, we hope it’s grand from the first day ‘til the end. We appreciate your continued patronage. I THINK THE TRUE spirit of Christmas is going to midnight mass, giving to others, and celebrating Jesus’ birthday. It’s also important to go to parties and dinners. Shay Brenneis, Grade 2P, Camilla School Subway • 5040 49 Avenue. • Redwater • AB Phone 780-942- SUBS (7827) • Fax 780-942-7828 www.subway.ca Season’s Greetings from the Staff & Students at Ochre Park School. Merry Christmas OCHRE PARK SCHOOL The tree is trimmed ... The gifts are wrapped ... The lights are lit ... And now our best wishes are on the way! Merry Christmas and many thanks. Box 859, Redwater, AB T0A 2W0 Phone: 780-942-4484 Fax: 780-942-4483 No matter where you spend your holiday, we hope it’s a classic. Merry Christmas from our Families to Yours Redwater & District Ag Society All Christmas Decorations 25 - 50% OFF until Jan. 10th Sha ne’ s PHARMACY Redwater 780-942-3615 THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A14 Through the Eyes of The Heartland eXt tra A OUR FAMILY celebrates Christmas by having our family over and we have a nice feast. Then we would all go outside and make a snowman, a big snowman. Then once everyone is gone my family will decorate our Christmas tree and one of us will put the angel on top on my dad’s shoulders. Liam Elliott, Grade 3S, Camilla School The Morinville Minstrels Seniors Choir perform 'Softly Falls the Snow' during the 36th Annual Morinville Community Christmas Celebration that took place on the evening of Dec. 18 at St. Jean Baptist Church. It was an interdenominational event that featured Christmas music performed by local school students and musicians from the area. Admission was free, although donations were accepted on behalf of the Knights of Columbus as part of their Christmas Hamper campaign. --photo by Grant Cree My family in December start off with decorating every Christmas morning. We love the Christmas tree. The best Christmas was when we went to both of my Grandmas and opened presents with my family and cousins. When they were little my Grandma sang a song and wrote a letter to Santa. Christmas means my family. Maya VanBrant, Grade 3M, Camilla School ON CHRISTMAS morning, I wake up with my family and we go to the tree. Then we open the presents. Then we go to my Grandpa’s house and open presents. Ryan Li’rondelle, Grade 3M, Camilla School Participants in the annual parents vs. students hockey game hustle for the puck in front of the students net on Dec. 19 in the Gibbons Arena. "It's all for fun, it's always is and we've got a lot of support with people coming out to watch," said event organizer Ron Shaw, a teacher with Gibbons School. The junior high school students, who are also members of the Hockey Academy, tested their skills against parents in the fastmoving game that was followed by a social activity. --photo by Grant Cree We open presents and have some cake and candy. I like Christmas. I love Christmas. It is the best. I love Christmas because it’s the best in the world. Katrina Culver, Grade 3M, Camilla School Greetings to All Our Customers! To our neighbours, customers, associates & friends, we offer our warm wishes for the very warmest holiday season, ever! BLUE LINE Indoor Climate Solutions Heating & Air Conditioning Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year ! Cell: 780-983-4328 Home/Fax: 780-942-4310 [email protected] Honourable Jeff Johnson, MLA Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater Constituency Minister of Seniors Legislative Office 424 Legislature Building 10800 - 97 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6 Ph: 780-415-9550 F: 780-414-9411 Constituency Office 4807 - 50 Street Athabasca, AB T9S 1C8 Ph: 780-675-3232 F: 780-675-2396 [email protected] Yuletide Greetings Straight from the hearth our warmest wishes to you and yours this holiday season. CORONADO GAS CO-OP LTD. P.O. Box 960, GIBBONS, AB T0A 1N0 780-942-2786 Child THE MEANING of Christmas to me is thinking of Jesus because he was a gift from God. That’s why we get gifts from St Nick. My best Christmas was hunting for a tree and decorating the house and putting on Christmas lights. Rylynn McLeod, Grade 3S, Camilla School OUR FAMILY always puts out carrots and cookies for Santa and the Reindeer. Christmas is a time for every family to come together. It is better to give than to receive on Christmas. When I did not know we were going to Hawaii so when I found out I was really excited to go. That was my best Christmas. Cohen Sutherland, Grade 3S, Camilla School I THINK the true meaning and spirit of Christmas is the food and family and friends. We all gather around the Christmas tree and thank Jesus. Alana Bart, Grade 4 DJ, Bon Accord I THINK THE TRUE meaning and spirit of Christmas is spending time with family then we eat a special dinner. Christopher Sturrock, Grade 4 DJ, Bon Accord WE WAKE up and we meet in the living room and open our presents from Santa. We get dressed to go to the Christmas party. Becca Greenwald, Grade 3M, Camilla School IN MY FAMILY we put up the tree in early December. We go to my grandparents houses and open gifts. On Christmas eve we hang stockings, leave out cookies and milk, and open one present. I like Christmas because you get to open presents and it’s the day Jesus was born. Bethany Sweeney, Grade 3M, Camilla School My Sixth Christmas. I woke up that morning. I was scared of the living room. I thought Santa was still there, so I went to my mom and dad’s room. Then we went to the living room and opened presents. Declin Kreftenbeld, Grade 3M, Camilla School MY FAMILY and I stay home for Christmas because that’s where all the presents are. My family and I also go to my Grandma and Grandpa’s house. My family and I also go to my Nana and Papa’s house. Matthew Blake, Grade 3M, Camilla School On behalf of the students and staff of Gibbons School we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! GIBBONS SCHOOL THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A15 Through the Eyes of The Heartland eXtra A Child À NOËL… À Noël je mange la bûche de Noël. Je s’assoir avan de le foyer. Noël est sur le 24 décembre. Madeleine Crevier, Morinville Public School, Grade 2 French Immersion May this Christmas season bring you closer to all those that you treasure in your heart. Morinville Public School Students in grad 1K hold their Christmas letters up on the way to the Post Office. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year! Thorhild Central School I WAKE UP on christmas morning and I go downstairs and eat cereal for breakfast. Then we go in the living room to look in our stocking and open our presents and see what we all got. Then we play with our stuff that we got. Christmas is my favorite celebration. Adam Salhani, Grade 2/3CO, Notre Dame WHEN I WAKE I already seen my mom, dad, sister and brother are already up. And when I walked up the stairs and walk into the kitchen. I walked into the living room. Then my big brother was hiding and then he popped out and scared me to death. He always does that. Even on my birthday. Kylie McBride, Bon Accord, Grade 2 Tidings of Comfort & Joy! Wishing you a warm and cozy Christmas filled with family, friends and all the comforts of home. We thank you for giving us such a warm welcome here in the community and for your trust in us. Friends and neighbors like you make us feel especially grateful. Happy Holidays! North Corridor Cooperative CELEBRATE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS! Here’s hoping you and your family enjoy this Christmas season filled with lots of magic and wonderful surprises. We thank you for choosing us and look forward to serving you in the new year. Locally Owned & Operated See you for all your Farm Insurance Needs REDWATER • THORHILD • MORINVILLE 780-942-3981 780-398-3935 780-939-6638 780-398-3935 1-888-398-3935 Old Fashioned Service, Modern Solutions À Noël… Christmas Eve is almost here. Santa’s on the way, Bringing happiness and cheer, And presents in his sleigh, And wishing every one of us A Happy Holiday! Seasons Greetings From the Residents and Staff of the THE LIQUOR CABINET NEWTHORAD SENIORS HOUSING FOUNDATION Wishing everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday Season! HOLIDAY HOURS: Dec. 24 - 10 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Dec. 25 - CLOSED Dec. 26 - 10 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Dec. 31 - 10 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Jan. 1 - 10 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Open Regular Hours All Other Days • Located Downtown Thorhild • East of 4-Way Stop THORHILD • 780-398-2666 À Noël j’ai mêtre le boules sous les sapin de Noël. Les bonhommes de neige est blans. Les lutin fais les jouet. Père Noël visite tous les maison. Père Noël mêtre les cadeaux sous le sapin de Noël. J’aime Noël. Keira Buckreus, Morinville Public School, Grade 2 French Immersion I WILL never forget my family traditions. We always let the youngest open the first present and before bed we watch how the Grinch Stole Christmas. I really love our family traditions and I hope they never end. MacKenna Carthy, Grade 3M, Bon Accord School ast year Santa left a footprint by the fireplace. There was lots of soot and ashes. Santa was sure messy. Maverick Albrecht, Grade 3M, Bon Accord School L W H A T CHRISTMAS means to me is it is about love. Christmas is a time for cheer. Christmas is a time for loving people around the world. M a d i s o n Osmond, Grade 3, Namao School May your season be blessed with joy and success. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! THORHILD COUNTY Council and Staff THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A16 Through the Eyes of The Heartland eXtra À Noël… À Noël il y a les lutins. Je maite les bas de Noël sour le foyer. Je monge un canne. Je bois le lai de poullai. Brooklyn Lopaschuck, Morinville Public School, Grade 2 French Immersion TO OUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS At The Holidays Without your support, we wouldn’t be here... without your friendship, it just wouldn’t be Christmas! Rene’s Vacuum Service Inc. Legal St. Albert 780-961-3064 780-460-8200 Westlock 780-349-2711 Let it glow! Let it glow! Let it glow! A Child À Noël… À Noël je décore ma maison. Je mange les canne en sucre. Père Noël vizit tou les maison. Les lutin fabric les joua. Brooklyn Almas, Morinville Public School, Grade 2 French Immersion THE BEST CHRISTMAS I ever had was when I got a tablet. A tablet is like an i-pad but you can attach a keyboard and it will turn into a computer. The place I opened by tablet up is at my grandma and grandpa’s. The reason I opened it at my grandma and grandpa’s is because every Christmas Eve we go to my grandma and grandpa’s. Farrah Burko, Grade 3, Namao School EVERY TIME around Christmas day I go to my grand parent’s or my aunt and uncle’s house and have supper. On Christmas morning me and my sister go wake up my parents. As soon as my family gets downstairs we all open our stockings. After we open our stockings, we go to my aunty and uncle’s house and open up our presents. It is not just me, my sister, my mom, my dad, aunty and uncle. It is a whole bunch of my family. Morgan Brisson, Grade 2/3CO, Notre Dame Soon it will be Christmas and we’re all aglow Thinking of all the good folks that we know For your support and goodwill, too. À NOËL… À Noël il ouvre cadeaux. Il y a bocou de neige. Je mange le can en sucre. Lochlan Featherley, Morinville Public School, Grade 2 French Immersion We’re really grateful to each one of you THE BEST Christmas ever was when I got an MP3 Payer. It wasn’t charged so right when I opened it, I charged it. I also got a 2D’s. You can play 3D or normal DS games on it. That was my best Christmas ever! Zofia Dowhaniuk, Grade 3, Namao School We thank you for lighting up our year! STORE HOURS: 7 AM - 10 PM DAILY 10604 - 100 AVE., MORINVILLE 780-939-4785 Dr. Ross Horricks & Dr.’s Alex &Tamara Brown & Staff 780-939-5224 WITH THANKS FOR YOUR TRUST Here’s hoping everything runs smoothly for you this Christmas. We value your trust in us and thank you for your loyal patronage. Legal Motors Ltd. MAINSTREET, LEGAL Telephone: (780) 961-3660 Edmonton Direct: (780) 460-3760 CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP For Your Valued Business in 2014 Holiday Hours: Open Dec. 24 • 8 am - 1 pm Dec. 25 • CLOSED Dec. 26 • CLOSED Dec. 31 • 8 am - 1 pm Jan. 1 • CLOSED LEGAL CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Petroleum Division 780-961-3766 THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A17 The Heartland eXtra Old-Fashioned Christmas Greetings The air is filled with anticipation, On the day of the big celebration, With friends and family galore, Just like back in the days of yore! Have a good old time on Christmas! Wishing our friends and neighbors a most harmonious and joyful season! Council & Staff Village of Waskatenau Through the Eyes of A Child Area residents enjoy the bonfires at the Dec. 13 Newbrook Recreation and Agriculture Society Light-up. Kelan Toronchuk, Tishina Toronchuk, Gavin Ollikka and Levi Hansen with many other students enjoyed the Christmas Lunch and Holy Family Catholic School in Waskatenau on Dec. 12. Just Saying, “HI&HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you how much we appreciate your business all year. Thanks for your loyal support and friendship. Being a part of these wonderful communities brings us a great deal of joy. We hope the holiday delivers everything on your wish list and more. Merry Christmas, Friends! When I think it’s time I check downstairs. Lights are always on. I check the living room. Three people are all there except dad. And we have to wait, always wait. I check the Christmas tree. Presents, presents, presents! Stockings full. I am always excited. Always! It kills me to wait for Dad to wake up. It takes so long! We open up our presents and then we spend some time together before we go to Nana’s. Christmas rules! Zach Hostyn, Bon Accord, Grade 2 On Christmas Eve I play with my sisters elf. Wyatt Schmermund, Grade 1H, Camilla School Christmas is being kind and being nice. Andrew Boissonnault, Grade 1H, Camilla School TOLL FREE: 1-800-567-2048 I couldn’t sleep because I was excited. My favourite day is Christmas because we can open presents. I love it so so so so so so much. I wanted that present! It was a DS. Brayden Denty, Bon Accord, Grade 2 YEAR END BREAK FREE PRESS, REVIEW, FARM ‘N’ FRIENDS OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED DEC. 22 TO JAN. 5 TO ALLOW STAFF TO ENJOY THE FESTIVE SEASON. The Dec. 26 and Dec. 30 editions are cancelled. Material for the editions during the first week of January will be processed throughout the break and can be emailed to: [email protected] or faxed to 780-942-2515, however walk-in and phone orders will not be available. Flyer shipments will be accepted at our Redwater warehouse throughout the break. Thanks for your support Our advertisers allow us to continue to deliver the community newspaper to residents throughout the region without charge and also ensures that businesses and community groups are able to reach the full market with your messages. Enjoy the holiday season and the whole of 2015. THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A18 MORINVILLE SELF STORAGE Quality Invitations for Every Style and Every Budget 780-939-6262 Bringing hundreds of invitation samples to you in the comfort of your home (within 1 hour of Devon, AB) Evenings & Weekends By Appointment Emergency #: 780-218-5362 4 Sizes, Paved to Units, Fenced Compound, Electronic Gate: 7 Day Access, 7 A.M. - 9 P.M. Residential Secured On Site RV Parking. Office Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Offering invitations from: - International Artcrafts, Stratford, ON - Raven Thermographers, Burnaby, BC - Carlson Craft, North Mankato, MN - Stylart, Rexburg, ID - Tru (TM), North Mankato, MN and coordinating accessories from: - Hortense B. Hewitt, Stratford, ON - Weddingstar, Medicine Hat, AB 9803 - 90 Ave. Morinville Business Park THE GIBBONS LAW OFFICE (Located behind Knott Insurance) An Association of Independent Lawyers PH: (780) 923-3446 – Fax (780) 578-3334 WES D. ALTON, Barrister & Solicitor LARRY CUNNINGHAM, Barrister & Solicitor CURTIS LONG, Barrister & Solicitor BUYING, SELLING, REFINANCING? For all your Real Estate needs Call (780) 923-3446 or (780) 914-1552 Lorrie Domsky, Paralegal, Commissioner of Oaths & Notary Public Evening & Weekend Appointments Available Litigation, Matrimonial, Personal Injury Wills, Estates, Corporate Matters e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.alberta-ministorage.ca THE INVITATION LADY • Hoe Work • Dozing & Clearing • Postholes & Pilings • Loading & Hauling • Containers & Moving • Contract Hauling • Backfilling • Road Building • Demolition • Site Cleanups • Site Preparation • Acreage & Commercial Yards • Snow Clearing • Carry Compensation & Liability Insurance SAND • GRAVEL • TOP SOIL Big or Small — We Do All — Ph: 780-398-2471 Cell: 780-220-7874 Dwight View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at http://invitationlady.shawwebspace.ca www.1800bigiron.com Ph: 780-975-9574 PS: Check out our SPECIAL DISCOUNT PACKAGE for Water Well Drilling SLEEMAN ENTERPRISES • Waste Water Systems (Designed & Installed) Gov’t. 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Box 1269 Redwater, AB T0A 2W0 EDLA Specializing in Engineered Helical Screw Piles Additions, Mobile Homes, Cabins, Grade Beams, Decks, Garage Slabs, Sidewalks, Hottubs, Towers, Anchoring • Crushed • Pitrun • Screened Sand • Washed Rock • Top Soil • Clay • Loading • Hauling www.ddcsandandgravel.ca [email protected] Dale Croswell Ph: (780) 398-3568 Box 690 Fax: (780) 398-2548 Thorhild, AB, TOA 3J0 Cell: (780) 307-4511 C Buffalo Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. PUMP SERVICE LTD. Dealer for GOULDS Pumps • Sump Pump • Submersible Pumps • Jet Pumps • Effluent Pumps • Sewage Pumps • Pressure Tanks • Fittings & Accessories Serving the Area for Over Thirty Years! Shop Repairs to All Makes! Phone (780) 939-4944 ANY TIME MOR I N V I LL E Phone: P.O. Box 422, Gibbons, AB T0A 1N0 Furnace & AC Installations Repair & Service • Gas Lines • Hot Water Tanks • Superior Radiant Heating Products [email protected] www.exploresurveys.com Fax: 780-800-1927 TF: 1-866-936-1805 Scott Wosnack or Dean Hiemer Owner / Electrician Joe Medynski, Operator Licensed and Insured RR 1, Star, AB T0B 4E0 Fax: 780-895-2995 Email: [email protected] 4630 - 49 Ave NE P.O. Box 396 Redwater, AB T0A 2W0 For For all all your your electrical, electrical, Cell: industrial, industrial, commercial, commercial, residential residential & & farming farming needs. needs. Office: 780-699-2820 780-991-5590 [email protected] YEAR END BREAK Saddle Maker Strap Work Repairs Ph: 780-939-6641 Fax: 780-939-7313 Email: [email protected] 55305 Range Rd 262 Sturgeon County T8R 0W6 780-998-3799 FREE PRESS, REVIEW, FARM ‘N’ FRIENDS OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED DEC. 22 TO JAN. 5 TO ALLOW STAFF TO ENJOY THE FESTIVE SEASON. The Dec. 26 and Dec. 30 editions are cancelled. Material for the editions during the first week of January will be processed throughout the break and can be emailed to: [email protected] or faxed to 780-942-2515, however walk-in and phone orders will not be available. Flyer shipments will be accepted at our Redwater warehouse throughout the break. • • • • • • Quilting Classes • Flannels • Fabrics • Backing 100% Cotton 108”-118” long • Minky Yardage & Kits Specialty Pillow Case Kits • Pre-Cut Fabrics Table Runner & Placemats Kits • Batting & Supplies Quilts For Sale Custom Quilt Kits (We do the 5556-50th Ave., cutting, you have the fun!) Westbrook Mall, Jelly Roll Races (Book ahead for St. Paul, AB a fun evening for you and your friends!) 780-645-5580 LAST CHRISTMAS Through the Eyes of I was so excited. I went "Yippee!" I opened my presents and I got just what I wanted. After I opened my presents I sing Christmas carols. My dad never wakes up. On Christmas it was so fun I just eee I take my presents. I woke up my dad and my mo. It didn’t take that long but my dad takes so long long long I just have to scream like this " AAAAAAaaaa!" Rosaria Vocioni, Bon Accord, Grade 2 A Child THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A19 The Heartland eXtra Rene’s Vacuum Service Inc. • Vacuum Trucks • Septic Tank Cleaning • Oilfield Turnarounds Legal 780-961-3064 • • • • Hydro-Excavating Portable Toilets Pits, Sumps Industrial Steamer St. Albert 780-460-8200 Westlock 780-349-2711 www.renesvacuum.com LAW OFFICE DAVID W. HRYCUN Q.C. Professional Corporation, Barrister & Solicitor in partnership with Biamonte Cairo & Shortreed LLP, a 12 plus lawyer Edmonton law firm carrying on a general practice including: • Personal Injury Phone: • Wills & Estates Thorhild 780-398-3636 • Real Estate Redwater 780-942-2880 • Corporate Edmonton 780-425-5800 • Commercial Toll Free 1-888-425-2620 • Divorce UKRAINIAN SPOKEN • Civil Litigation Serving Area Since 1977 • Employment Law All your RV & Trailer — Service & Repairs — — & Hitches — Trent Bulger Ph: 780-939-3998 Fax: 780-939-5421 email: [email protected] 56103 RR 253, Sturgeon County, Alberta T8R 0R8 Farm & Commercial Buildings • Stud Frame • Pole Shed Phone: 922-2366 • Cell: Kendall ph: 780.921.3005 cell: 780.915.9649 Basil ph: 780.921.3738 cell: 780.886.1487 Serving our Community for over 40 Years Since 1977 446-7852 TW Construction Co. Ltd. Todd Weir 780-719-7158 9708 Morinville Drive [email protected] “A little TWC goes a long way!” • Fine Finishing & Woodwork • Hardwood & Laminate Floors • Kitchen & Bathroom Design & Install • Tile & Slate • Taping • Texturing • Painting • Project Management and much more! We accept Noel’s Catering • Weddings • Funerals • Anniversaries • Reunions • BBQ’s • Special Events • Mobile Catering 780-656-3088 www.esteemrentals.ca Contact: Noel Simpson HM: 780-383-2122 CELL 780-656-0654 Bring Your Dreams to Life E-MAIL [email protected] 410 West Railway Drive • Smoky Lake, AB CPR St. Albert #13 - 11 Bellerose Drive (Next to Grandin Bakery) 780-460-0277 Over 150 Locations World Wide WE CAN FIX THAT iPhones, iPads, Tablets, Xbox, PS3, Computers — Apple, Samsung, Nokia, LG, Sony, and MORE We are an Authorized Samsun Repair Centre I CELEBRATE Christmas in my family by inviting my whole family to our house for Christmas dinner. I think that Christmas is not about the presents, it is about love, joy, peace, and freedom and also spending time with your family because your family is the best Christmas present you will ever get so do not forget them. I have never actually had a best Christmas because I think Christmas is always going to be special. Peyton Falls, Grade 3, Camilla School Through the Eyes of A Child CHER PÈRE NOËL, Bonjour je m’appelle Sienna. Pour Noël je veux un elf on the shelf s’il vous plait. Merci, Sienna Mahoney, Grade 1 French Immersion, Morinville Public School n Christmas morning I open presents with my Mom and Dad and O with my brother Mason. Landon Blais, Grade 1H, Camilla School CHER PÈRE NOËL, Bonjour je m’appelle Talia M. Pour noël je voudrais s’il vous plait une gros renne en peluche. Joyeux noël! Merci, Talia Melanson, Grade 1 French Immersion, Morinville Public School THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A20 The Heartland Gel Nails & Toes Manicures Pedicures Waxing Gift Certificates Lash & Brow Tinting No-Chip Gel Polish Brenda Unger For All Your Mulching Needs Ph: 780-999-8988 Jeremy Fedun Ph: 780-350-1199 Quinton Fedun Lease sites Email: [email protected] Pipeline rights of ways Fence lines Over growth Box 733 Trails Thorhild, AB Cut lines T0A 3J0 Exploration http://www.mayhemmulching.com Fire guards WATERWELL DRILLING HILL DRILLING LTD. Specializing in... Bored & Drilled Water Wells Pump Sales & Service (780) 398-2 2159 • DWIGHT HILL TOLL FREE: 1-888-398-2159 CELLULAR: (780) 206-2555 An Association of Independent Lawyers (Located beside Newbrook Insurance) PH: (780) 580-6694 – Fax (780) 580-6696 WES D. ALTON, Barrister & Solicitor LARRY CUNNINGHAM, Barrister & Solicitor CURTIS LONG, Barrister & Solicitor BUYING, SELLING, REFINANCING? For all your Real Estate needs Call (780) 580-6694 or (780) 914-1552 Lorrie Domsky, Paralegal, Commissioner of Oaths & Notary Public Evening & Weekend Appointments Available DIANNE HOSTYN Arborist PRUNING TREES/SHRUBS TREE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REMOVALS HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL PLANTING RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL For all your tree care needs Locally owned & operated WCB Fully Insured 780-721-9161 [email protected] JMP PLUMBING & HEATING 8 Water Well Drilling & Servicing 8 Residential Furnace & Hot Water Tank Replacement Plumbing – New Home Construction Air Conditioning – Gas Fitting Gas Fire Places Service & Repair – Sheet Metal Garage Heaters John Panek Box 84, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0 8 Commercial 8 Pump Sales & Servicing 8 Well Reclamation & Abandonment 780-999-2065 Dennis Melnyk Cell: (780) 975-4687 [email protected] Fax: (780) 398-2668 Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Dr. Darren Romanowski & Dr. Katie Wittig General Dentists Dr. Justin Wong General Dentist and Certified Specialist in Orthodontics Box 3010 10407 - 100 Ave. Morinville, Alberta T8R 1S1 Email: [email protected] BRANCHES TREE CARE LTD. LTD. Mayhem Mulching Inc. REDWATER LAW OFFICE Litigation, Matrimonial, Personal Injury Wills, Estates, Corporate Matters eXtra Charlene Whitfield 780-722-9992 Office: 780-939-1288 Cell: 780-916-5845 Res: 780-921-3114 www.blinddesigns.hunterdouglas.ca Email: [email protected] Heartlands Water Services Ron Costain Porable Potable Water Pools/Rinks Dust Control Cisterns Commercial HydroTesting 780-999-0919 Box 1407 1407 Redwater, Redwater, AB AB T0A T0A 2W0 2W0 Box HARRYNUCK & ASSOCIATES INC. CORPORATE FINANCIAL FILING, INCOME TAX PREPARATION, FARM TAX, CAIS & GST REPORTING Tel: 780-942-2049 Fax: 780-942-2040 Email: [email protected] 4918 - 49th Street Box 709, Redwater, AB T0A 2W0 Our family has pancakes for breakfast and then we look in our stockings, then open presents. The meaning of Christmas is to remember Jesus and his mom and dad. The best Christmas is this year. My family gets to go to Florida. This year we are going to my auntie’s house on Christmas day to open presents. This is the best Christmas I’ve ever had. One more thing, Merry christmas and Happy New Year. Have a good Christmas everyone. Janessa Hosack, Grade 3, Camilla School Through the Eyes of A Child CHER PÈRE NOËL, Bonjour je m’appelle Elizabeth. Pour noël je veux un ensemble de peinture s’il vous plaît. Comment sont rennes ? Merci, Elizabeth Nelson, Grade 1 French Immersion, Morinville Public n Christmas Eve, my family and I O have a celebration where we give presents to each other and then we all open them. While the parents talk my grandma puts on a movie. Then when the food is ready we go eat. I love Christmas Eve! Jayza Cameron, Grade 3, Namao School CHRISTMAS IS GIVING presents and spending time with my family Kendra Leblanc, Grade 1H, Camilla School THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A21 CAREERS The Heartland eXtra AUCTIONS NEW YEARS DAY Antique and Collector Auction! 11 a.m., Thursday, January 1 at the Historic Wainwright Hotel on Main Street, Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction, 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com. CHILD CARE NEW DAYHOME - Located 10 min. from Gibbons, Bon Accord, Redwater. New dayhome through Wee Care Family Dayhome Agency has openings for all ages. F/T & P/T, Mon - Fri, 6:30 am - 5:00 pm. Non smoking, clean environment. Care & well being of children up to gov’t. standards. Large acreage yard & indoor play area. Call 780-9828411 for more info. CAREERS COMING EVENTS SIMPLY AMISH Edmonton. Amazing Chair Event! 40% Off! From Dec. 26 to Jan. 11. Dining chairs, rocking chairs, occasional chairs, recliners - all 40% Off! Call us today for details on our Amazing Chair Event! 780-701-0284. Simply Amish Edmonton. Handcrafted, custom, solid hard-wood furniture. EMPLOYMENT TRENCHUK CATTLE CO. (in Smoky Lake) is currently hiring a Feed Truck Driver & Hoe Operator $22-30/hour depending on experience or ability. Fax resume to 780-656-3962 or call Willy 780-656-0052. CAREERS THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A22 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EQUIPMENT GOOSE HUMMOCK Golf Resort, Box 1260, Gibbons, AB, T0A 1N0. Title: Golf Course Labourer. Job Duties: Small Engine Equipment operation, assist with landscape construction, weed, prune & trim trees & plants, cut grass, rake/collect refuse, remove litter & garbage, cart & spread topsoil & other materials, lay sod or seed, plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs & trees, water lawns/gardens. Full Time Seasonal Employment. $16/hr for 44hrs/week. Work location: Rural Community. Skill Requirements: None. Start Date: March 1st, 2015. How To Apply: Fax: 780-921-3119. Email: brian@goose hummock.com. 03T-07T GOOSE HUMMOCK Golf Resort, Box 1260, Gibbons, AB, T0A 1N0. Title: Small Engine Mechanic (For a Golf Course). Job Duties: Inspect & test engines & motors to diagnose & isolate faults, Adjust, repair or replace parts using hand tools & equipment, Test & adjust repaired equipment for proper performance, perform scheduled maintenance service on equipment. Full Time Seasonal Employment. $20.13/hr for 40hrs/week. Work location: Rural Community. Skill Requirements: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training. Start Date: March 1st, 2015. How To Apply: Fax: 780-921-3119. Email: brian@ goosehummock.com. OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY requires full-time Heavy Duty Mechanic to repair fleet of track hoes, Cats, graders, heavy trucks. $40 plus/hour depending on experience. Must have valid driver’s licence. Send resume: wrench [email protected]. JOURNEYMAN Heavy Duty Mechanic required for oilfield trucking company. Will consider 3rd year apprentice or higher. Fulltime position. Phone resume to: 780-8426444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus. net. JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: awna.com/forjob-seekers. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. In-the-seat training. No simulators. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Funding options. Weekly job board! Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an indemand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today! A-STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans high cube & insulated containers 40’ HC. Winter Specials in stock now. Self unloading delivery. Phone toll free 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer. com. FEED OATS & WHEAT WANTED - Any condition, dry, wet or heated. On farm pick-up. Immediate payment. Toll free 1-866-3492056. 47F-46F LARGE TIGHT J.D. Barley - straw rounds. $20. Call 780-458-6018 or 780221-6330. 03F-06F HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. FIREWOOD LOG TRUCK LOADS of firewood & firewood for sale with delivery. 780-8493963 or call or text my cell 780-849-1168, email: red_baron_fire [email protected] 51F-06F CAREERS CAREERS DALE CROSWELL CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD. GRAVEL DIVISION TERVITA DDC SAND AND GRAVEL Position Available IS HIRING! Full Time position Competitive Wages Benefits We are looking for trainees and experienced local Floorhands and Derrickhands for a local Redwater based service rig. Must be able to work in diverse weather and physically challenging work site environments. Competitive compensation and excellent employer paid benefits, including a Guaranteed Hours of Work program. Ph: (780) 398-3568 Fax: (780) 398-2548 [email protected] Submit resume and drivers abstract to [email protected] or fax to 780-948-3058. • Class 1 Gravel Truck driver The Heartland eXtra CAREERS Smoky Lake Preschool EMPLOYMENT Smoky Lake Preschool requires a teacher for the remainder of 2014/2015 school year. Teacher The successful applicant must have the following to qualify: • Current First Aid • Current criminal check Please call for more information. Deadline for applicants is December 29th, 2014. Christina Ikert 780-656-6188 [email protected] Currently hiring for the position of: FIELD TECHNICIAN Hiring for the position of: Senior Summer Staff • Assist with all aspects of plot work, including packaging seed, seeding, mixing and spraying herbicide/fungicides, hand rogueing, mowing & trimming plots, data collection, labelling plots, harvesting and weighing samples • Assist with all aspects of our forage & livestock program. 4-H experience is preferred (but not necessary) with some comfort level with animals. The GRO heifer pasture is stocked each spring, and we will move cattle every few days. Assist with monitoring of herd health, grazing rotations, native forage species identification and records and collecting samples, field tours and extension events, weighing cattle in and out, compiling data into spreadsheets, monitoring oilers and mineral supplements • Load and unload trailers with small plot equipment, possible hauling to and from site • Supervise any temporary staff that GRO may need to hire for special jobs (eg. rogueing crew) • Assist with tours, summer events (trade shows, agriculture days, parades, etc…) • Some clerical work, organizing and taking stock of shop (tools and chem) may also be necessary. • Hours will be 8:30 to 5 Monday - Friday. Occasional long days, weekends, and early mornings will be required. Overtime worked is paid as time off in lieu. • Candidate must be able to follow directions, locate sites on land maps, have some comfort level with livestock, work unsupervised, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills • First Aid, WHMIS, TDG are required - GRO will initiate these courses if necessary. A POSITIVE ATTITUDE & ABILITY TO WORK UNSUPERVISED ARE IMPORTANT! All other training will be provided. Please apply by sending resume with cover letter to: Michelle Holden Box 5865 Westlock, AB T7P 2P6 Or by email: [email protected] Gateway Research Organization (GRO) is an innovative, producer-driven, non-profit research organization that conducts agricultural research, demonstrations and provides extension services to producers in the Northwest region of Alberta. Work is done in the areas of livestock, forages, cereals, oilseeds, and pulses. GRO is stationed in Westlock, Alberta, which is approximately one hour north of Edmonton. GRO is seeking a motivated, responsible individual to manage our field operations. The incumbent must be able to work independently and make informed decisions in a field environment. Responsibilities: • Implementation of GRO’s field projects and operations; this will include, but is not limited to, operating of all field equipment, loading and unloading, hauling to remote sites • Maintaining the GRO heifer pasture, monitoring and moving cattle, and assisting with treatment of animals when necessary. • Collection and reporting of data/results of research and demonstration activities. • Adhere to requirements as set out by the funding guidelines, the manager and board of directors • Adhere to all safety requirements as set out by GRO and the Westlock County • Maintenance of field equipment (ie. Calibrating seeding and spraying equipment, basic equipment maintenance, setting combine for harvest, etc) • Maintain GRO’s vehicles and trailers • Assist with management of summer staff • Attend necessary training and workshops in relation to the program • Report to the manager on a weekly basis Qualifications: • A degree in Agriculture is preferable, however individuals with an agricultural diploma and/or hands on experience are encouraged to apply - practical experience is a definite asset. • Must have excellent communication skills. • Familiarity with small farm equipment and the beef cattle industry is necessary. • A clean driver’s abstract is required. This is a permanent position. Hours of work are negotiable. Some overtime may be required during summer field season. Competitive salary will commensurate with experience. Health & Dental benefits package provided. Please direct any inquiries to Michelle at the contact information below, or send a complete resume, including a cover letter, stating qualifications and experience. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Gateway Research Organization Box 5865, Westlock, AB T7P 2P6 Phone: (780) 349 – 4546 Fax. (780) 349 – 5399 E-mail: [email protected] THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A23 FEED REAL ESTATE This is a great investment in Radway, just a few minutes from Redwater where rental units are needed with upgrader being constructed this year. $183,500. Call Heather from Remax to view. 780699-7914. 49T-TFN THREE LOTS, 5,000+ sq ft wood frame building, zoned commercial (secondary residential suite allowed), on pavement, regional city water service connected, county sewer connected, electrical & natural gas connected, two natural gas furnaces, two commercial multi-stall washrooms. 15 minutes from downtown Redwater. Lease or sale. By owner, Ed 780-915-7350. 10-09T TRENCHUK CATTLE Co. (Smoky Lake) Is Currently Buying ROUND STRAW BALES eXt tra RENTALS & FEED BARLEY Call The Heartland 780-656-0052 FOR SALE METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 30+ colours available at over 40 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254. STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteel buildings.ca. EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800 bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. HOUSE FOR RENT in Redwater. Avail. immediately. 2+1 bdrm. $1000/mth + $1000 DD + utilities. Call 587-336-8194. 05T-07T 2 BDRM TOWNHOUSE for rent in Redwater. $1350/mth + power. Comes with washer & dryer. Avail Dec. 15. For more info call 780-580-6669. 05T-07T MORINVILLE - The Lakes. 3 bdrm, 2.5 washroom, attached garage, developed basement. $2000/mth + utilities. No pets/smokers. DD required. Available from Jan 1st. Contact 780-994-7229. 06T-07T 201-4 AVE, THORHILD. Super efficient new bilevel 4 bdrm home. 2 bath, 6 appliances, gas fireplace, granite & hickory kitchen, hardwood with some ceramic tile. 2 car garage. Available in 6 weeks or less. NS, NP. Rent $2150 + utilities + DD. 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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS An organist with the Morinville Minstrels Seniors Choir performs 'Softly Falls the Snow' during the 36th Annual Morinville Community Christmas Celebration that took place on the evening of Dec. 18 at St. Jean Baptist Church. It was an interdenominational event that featured Christmas music performed by local school students and musicians from the area. Admission was free, although donations were accepted on behalf of the Knights of Columbus as part of their Christmas Hamper campaign. --photo by Grant Cree Zamboni operator Roland Hebert drives past a net as he clears the ice on the evening of Dec. 18 at Morinville's Ray McDonald arena. --photo by Grant Cree Cooler Reach-In Door Panels Clearance $ 300 Anthony's Mfg Ltd., San Francisco, California Cooler - Anthony's Reach-In Panels One - Three door unit (Each door 29" wide x 65" tall) c/w frame, attached electric wiring, racking, 15 wire shelves (30” wide x27” deep shelves) $600.00 Clearance $ 600 Anthony's Mfg Ltd., San Francisco, California Cooler - Anthony's Reach-In Panels One - Six door unit (Each door 29" wide x65" tall) c/w frame, attached electric wiring, racking, 30 wire shelves (30” wide x27” deep shelves) $1200.00 Sold as is, where is • No warranty Located in Morinville. • You dismantle and remove. Ph: 780-939-3309 email [email protected] THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A24 The Heartland eXtra Morinville Public School Students in grad 1K are greeted at the Morinville Post Office as they prepare to mail their Christmas letters. The Thorhild Community Association Christmas Party included the presentation of two volunteer awards. Helen Armstrong displays the Lifetime Volunteer award she received. Local musician Paul Smith plays the guitar while performing 'Carol Of The Bells' during the 36th Annual Morinville Community Christmas Celebration that took place on the evening of Dec. 18 at St. Jean Baptist Church. It was an interdenominational event that featured Christmas music performed by the Morinville Minstrels Seniors Choir, local school students and musicians from the area. Admission was free, although donations were accepted on behalf of the Knights of Columbus as part of their Christmas Hamper campaign. --photo by Grant Cree Mr. Cruickshank’s grade 5 & 6 students at Andrew School practiced the gift of giving during the month of December. Students spent every morning collecting non-perishable food items from the classrooms. During their recess they sold many delicious treats for one dollar per piece. A total of $500 was raised and many boxes of food items were collected. On Dec. 19 these students delivered and sorted the food at the Andrew Lions Club building. The food was distributed by the Andrew Family & Community Support Services during this Christmas season and the money will be used to buy additional supplies as needed. Mr. Cruickshank summed it up by saying "The students were very eager to participate in helping their community. They demonstrated that kindness and empathy are gifts that all children possess in their hearts. This was also shown in the selfless generosity of the many parents who baked squares, cookies, cupcakes, and doughnuts every day for 10 days in a row. Our school is like a family and we consider the community members of Andrew to be an important part of that family." THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A25 The Heartland eXtra At the Camilla School Christmas Concert in Riviere Qui Barre, “Slapshot Santa Scores Again!” Santa tried to play hockey for a living and realized he was too old, and went back to work to get all the toys ready for Christmas! The Thorhild Community Association Christmas Party included the presentation of two volunteer awards. Irene Rettman holds the Volunteer of the Year award she received. Elementary Hockey Academy student Luka Gurba (grade 5) awaits his turn on the ice for the Annual Elementary Students vs Parents Hockey Game. Gibbons Grizzly Hockey Academy hosted their Annual Students vs Parents Hockey Game on Dec. 19th at the Gibbons Arena. Elementary students played against their parents followed by the Junior High students playing against their parents. After both games, all Hockey Academy students and their parents were invited to a Christmas Potluck Social. --photo by Nisha Patel, Administrative Assistant, Gibbons School THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A26 The Heartland eXtra Mitch Stolarchuk releases a rock during an informal curling game with friends and neighbours on the evening of Dec. 18 in the Morinville Curling Rink. --photo by Grant Cree As their teammates look on, two members of the Sturgeon Mustangs Peewee hockey team practice their passing skills on the evening of Dec. 18 at Morinville's Ray McDonald arena. --photo by Grant Cree Participants in the annual parents vs. students hockey game hustle for the puck in front of the parents net on Dec. 19 in the Gibbons Arena. "It's all for fun, it's always is and we've got a lot of support with people coming out to watch," said event organizer Ron Shaw, a teacher with Gibbons School. The junior high school students, who are also members of the Hockey Academy, tested their skills against parents in the fast-moving game that was followed by a social activity. --photo by Grant Cree Members of the Sturgeon Mustangs Novice B hockey team (ages 7 and 8) practice their skills on the evening of Dec. 18 at Morinville's Ray McDonald arena. --photo by Grant Cree An employee with the Town of Legal operates a Bobcat on Dec. 18 to clear snow on 51 Avenue near the arena. --photo by Grant Cree Left to right -- Andre Schlesiger (parent), Mark Lockwood (Principal of Gibbons School), and Lee Sorochan (Instructor for Gibbons Grizzly Hockey Academy) participate on the ‘Parents’ team for the Annual Elementary and Junior High Hockey Game. Gibbons Grizzly Hockey Academy hosted their Annual Students vs Parents Hockey Game on Dec. 19th at the Gibbons Arena. Elementary students played against their parents followed by the Junior High students playing against their parents. After both games, all Hockey Academy students and their parents were invited to a Christmas Potluck Social. --photo by Nisha Patel, Administrative Assistant, Gibbons School THE Heartland eXtra, Morinville-Lamont-Redwater, AB., 780-942-2032, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Page A27 The Heartland eXtra AAA Oil Kings Spring hockey team coach Mark Houle (right) supervises three goalies during a tryout on the evening of Dec. 13 at the Ray McDonald Arena in Morinville. "We're hoping for nine or 10 forwards, six defence men and a couple of goalies," said head coach Dwayne Renaud. Each player was carefully observed on skills like skating, passing and teamwork. "It's basically to see if they've got hockey sense and to see how they work with the other kids." The 17 participants (aged six and seven) were from communities like Morinville, Wainwright, Fort McMurray, Josephburg, Wetaskiwin and the Edmonton area. --photo by Grant Cree AAA Oil Kings Spring hockey team coach Mark Houle (right) supervises three players during a tryout on the evening of Dec. 13 at the Ray McDonald Arena in Morinville. --photo by Grant Cree Morinville Public School Students in grad 1K pass their cards to the clerk at the Morinville Post Office as they mail their Christmas letters. Gibbons School students sweep the ice on Dec. 17 in the Gibbons Curling Rink. “We’re having our annual bonspiel today and it's a fun thing where the kids get a chance to curl. They love it, they're right into it,” said Ron Shaw, a teacher with Gibbons School who organized the event. Approximately 30 students in Grades 7 to 9, who are also in the school Hockey Academy, participated as a way to appreciate other sports. --photo by Grant Cree Gibbons School students Dylan Thimer (left) and Cody Rubis (right) sweep the ice on Dec. 17 in the Gibbons Curling Rink. --photo by Grant Cree Margaret Peacock of Redwater (Right) speaks with a liaison Dominican worker while on a volunteer trip to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, in November.
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