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Communities In Bloom
“Caring for our Community”
Thorsby Communities In Bloom Society was
happy to be able to present a $200.00 dona-
tion Monday, July 17 to the Thorsby Seniors to
assist with ongoing landscaping costs around
their new beautiful building. With any great
project, landscaping is always the last part to
complete, and when it is, it’s like “icing on the
cake”. Great job Thorsby Seniors! Your land-
scaping looks amazing!!!!
The Thorsby Senior’s would like to thank
Thorsby Communities in Bloom for the dona- Above: Thorsby Communities In Bloom Society
tion to the Thorsby Senior’s Club for landscap- was proud to present a cheque to Community
ing. Fit LTD. as a Silver Sponsor of the play ground
you currently see at the Arctic Spas Recreation
Complex grounds. The sponsorship donation of
$1001.00 was committed last fall by CIB for the
$108,000.00 playground which was installed
in 2018. $54,000.00 coming from a grant and
the remaining coming from generous sponsors
to make the playground a reality. Thank you
Community Fit for showing once again such
leadership in the community. Thorsby CIB is
proud to be a sponsor of this outdoor improve-
ment to our community and we look forward
to the many more exciting ideas and projects
being worked on.
Senior’s Club President accepts cheque from
CIB Chair Barry Rasch “Caring For Our Community”
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The
HELP WANTED
Oilfield Maintenance Swamper Needed in the Warburg
area. Part-time/full-time. Tickets an asset. Transporta-
tion required. Call Harley
780.514.4186 (4-5) to the
AJ’s Trading Post is now hiring a cashier. Part time
for June and full time July & August. Must be available THORSBY LION’S CLUB
to work evenings and weekends. Apply in person to Ann. for donating $110
Highway 778 & 616X.
780.389.3797 (4-4) from their opening week camping fees.
Barmaid/Waitress Wanted Part-time for evenings and
weekends. Customer service, Proserve & Reel Facts a
must, please drop off your resume at the Sunnybrook Ho-
The money will be going toward the food for
tel and Bar with Dawn or Kat. (1-1) Thorsby FCSS Youth Appreciation Day
I NEED HELP! In Thorsby for the 2019 Bag Folding sea-
son! We will train. Full time temporary work for 3 people.
on Monday, Nov. 18th.
Call Gerry 780.231.6625 (1-1)
HOUSES FOR SALE Donations to this special day
House For Sale By Owner at Pigeon Lake. 1166 sq. ft.
3 bedroom bungalow on North Shore. Detached garage are greatly appreciated.
with guest room. Fully landscaped, 1/2 acre lot, great ac-
Bull for Sale
cess to lake. Asking $369,000. Please call for inquires.
780.514.0350 (4-5)
FOR SALE
Premium Firewood for sale. For details and pricing call
James. Known as Ozzie, this 2 year old comes
780.405.0826 (3-3kr) from papered bloodlines, with the calving
Breton West Herefords has both dehorned and polled ease you will need.
bulls for sale, including “Surefire heifer bulls “. Vet examined and semen tested.
Call or text Leonard at 780-898-9590 (7-10)
Posts - New posts 7 ft 3.25 inches. 3 bundles of 110
Excellent condition and quiet disposition.
posts each. Also for sale a 2000 Bushel Hopper Bottom Only serious inquiries please.
Grainery. Asking $3000.00
780.887.2561 (2-2) Please call evenings 780.848.2923
GARAGE SALES
Huge Yard Sale - Sat.June 22, Sun. June 23 and all
through the week of June 24-28. 8 am - 5 pm daily.
3029 Hiway 39 (west of Sunnybrook, east of Warburg)
Watch for signs! Trailers, tractors, trucks, HD Golf Cart,
air compressors, skid steer attachments, tires, “CLEAN”
slip tanks and pumps, 32’x14’ Shelterlogic shed, tools,
auto parts, camping supplies & misc. household items.
Huge Garage and Yard Sale - June 29th & 30th from
10 am - 6pm. Tables & chairs, dressers, household fur-
niture, shelves, lots of tools, antiques and much much
more! Just south of Warburg 1/8 mile on east side, watch
for the signs! (#110, 48455 Hiway 770) (1-2)
Ozzie
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Town of Thorsby
Upcoming Council Meetings
JUNE 2019
Tuesday 25 | Regular Council Meeting
REVISED MEETING SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER
Party in the park JULY 2019
Tuesday 23 | Regular Council Meeting
Join us for a fun filled evening in Thorsby! There
will be a free barbecue, obstacle courses & more!
AUGUST 2019
Tuesday 20 | Regular Council Meeting
Date: Thursday, June 20
No Committee of the Whole Meetings
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Additional meetings may be called if
Location: Arctic Spas Recreation Complex urgent business arises.
All meetings start at 7:00 p.m. in the
Please bring your own lawn chairs for this free family event!
Council Chambers unless otherwise stated.
For more information, call 780-770-9262.
Bus-to-Swim Thorsby and Warburg Rural Sciences Camp
Ages 6 to 17
Don’t miss out on Leduc County’s Thorsby/ The Rural Sciences Camp program is a five-week series of day trips
Warburg Bus-to-Swim program. The program allows that give students a chance to engage with sciences in a rural setting.
participants to have eight days of swimming lessons The camp runs weekly on Thursdays starting July 25.
at the Leduc Recreation Center. Bus-to-Swim
Trip locations include:
participants will also enjoy time in the field house • Miquelon Lake Research Station
participating in games, crafts and so much more. • Tin Forest Farm
• Telus World of Science
• the U of A Augustana Campus
Dates: July 16 to 19 and July 23 to 26
Swim time: tbd When: July 25 to Aug 22
Pick up time: tbd Ages: 12 to 14
Location: Leduc Recreation Centre Cost: $100
Cost: $95 +GST
Registration is now open!
Register online at https://app.bookking.ca/leduccountypub/
Register online at: Register by July 12
www.bookking.ca/bkleduccountypub/ For more information, contact Jamie at jamie@leduc-county.com or
For more information, please call 780-770-9262 780-770-9262.
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FOR RENT
Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom House - in Mulhurst
Bay. $1350 / mth + utilities. Damage deposit required,
available June 1st.
780.999.1717 (2-2)
4-Plex Unit in Winfield - 2 bedrooms + 1 small room
downstairs, finished basement, incl. 4 major appliances.
Small pets ok but no dogs. $825 + utilities / month,
$825 damage deposit. Phone Maria 403.606.6977 or
403.249.2708 or Marie 780.932.7177 (3-3kr)
NEW AND USED
WE BUY - cleaning out the shed, basement or garage
give us a call- we pay cash for unwanted goods call Yes-
terday’s Treasure Market @ 780-985-2522. (1-1kr)
PAINTING SERVICES
Spring Painting Special! - Interior/Exterior.
4 THE LOVE OF PAINTING - No job too big or small.
Very professional & reliable. Call for your FREE estimate.
Rick 780.289.1020 (2-2kr)
REPAIR SERVICES
Do you need small engine repairs? Just call Marley!
780.848.2557 (2-4)
EXCAVATION / DEMOLITION / CLEARING
Accutrax Cat and Trackhoe, Dozer, Excavator, NIGHT
NIGHTHAWK
HAWK
Compactor, Trenching, Fence line clearing, Demolition,
Basements, etc. Ed Neumann 780.789.2547 (9-12)
BUILDERS / RENOVATIONS AUTO
AUTO
Custom Built Epoxy Countertops and Interior Reno-
vations - are you looking to update your countertops,
Division
Division
of of
renovate your home or need home repairs - call Greg
Sharman @ 780.898.3866 or visit www.gregsharman.
com or www.counter.gregsharman.com (3-3kr)
We are closed for OpenOpen
Monday thru Friday
Monday thru Friday
Complete
Complete HOLIDAYS
Automotive
Automotive Service
Service
andand
Repair
Repair
Thorsby Senior’s back On to nregular
n On
All Makes
All Makes hours
andand Modelson
Models
Announcements Tuesday, August 6th
Services
Services
offered
offered
include:
include:
Call now
Call for
nowbookings
for bookings
and and
Wheel
Wheel
Alignments
Alignments inquiries@
inquiries@
es@ (780)789-4159
(780)789
es@ (780)789-4159
(780)789 or or
Please note that the Thorsby Senior’s
Tire Service
Tire Service
and Sales
and
alesSales
ales
Bingo and Friday Night Senior’s Crib are e-maile-mail
Vehicle
Vehicle
Inspections
Inspections
now over for the season. NightHawkAutomotive@gmail.com
NightHawkAutomotive@gmail.com
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
hoses
hoses
and fittings
and fittings
2 miles
2 miles
southsouth
of Thorsby,
of Thorsby,
then west
then west
Senior’s Thrift Store and more!
and more!
½ mile
½ to
mile
1248-twp.
to 1248-twp.
twp. Rd
twp.
490
Rd 490
We welcome donations to our Thrift Store *Check
*Check
out our
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our Facebook
pagepage
(north(north
side ofside
road)
of road)
but please drop off items during store hours Accepting
ccepting
Accepting
ccepting
debit and
debit
credit
andcard
credit
payment
card payment
only or contact Vera at 780.789.3197
to arrange a drop off.
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION #246 MUL- 8 am to noon. EVERYONE WELCOME
HURST inviting new members and seeking veterans Centrelodge Community Centre presents
in the community. NEXT COMMUNITY SOCIAL: June thier Autumn Supper. September 28th from 6-8 pm
28th @ 7 pm Call: Marion 780-935-6281 Presale tickets only. All members have tickets or you
Centrelodge Community Centre presents can call Carolyn at 780.789.3089. Everyone Welcome.
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast. July 1st from 8:30 am We will also be drawing the winners for our Cash Prize
- Noon. Door draws, raffles, kids games. Enjoy friends, Raffle. 6 mi South of Thorsby and 1 1/2 mi East.
family and neighbours as we celebrate Canada. Every- Breton Women’s Wellness Day – Save the Date
one Welcome. 6 mi South of Thorsby and 1 1/2 mi East. for our next Women’s Wellness Day – Saturday, Oc-
New Mars Dairy south of Edmonton, invite tober 19th. We are currently in the planning stages and
you to join us on July 6 from 8AM – 12PM for Break- look forward to having you join us. If you would like to be
fast on the Dairy Farm. This annual event welcomes a vendor in our trade show area, please email bfcss@
the community to a local dairy farm for a hot breakfast telus.net for more information.
and opportunities to learn more about where your milk Thorsby Senior’s Thrift Store Bag Sale - Fill
comes from. Come and enjoy a free hot breakfast served a large bag for $15 or a small one for $5! Regular
by local dairy farmers and experience first hand what Hours Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm.
life on a dairy farm is all about. Activities: Face painting, Donations accepted and appreciated during store hours
Balloon artist, Bouncy cows, Butter making, Alberta Milk only or call Vera to arrange drop off at 780.789.3197.
Moobile Trailer. Please go to albertamilk.com for more 4812 - 51 Street Thorsby (south of Esso)
information and directions. Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST UKRAINIAN CATH- Mass times are at 9:00 am every Sunday until further
OLIC CHURCH, Thorsby - Everyone is welcome to our notice
next mass on Sunday, July 7 at 9:00 a.m. with Father Seniors Fitness every Tuesday at 10:00 am at
Mark Bayrock. If more information is required please the Thorsby Seniors Center. Standing & sitting exercise
call Dan @ 780-789-3698. through video instruction geared toward seniors. $2.00
Golden Spur Gymkhana Dates for 2019 are Thorsby Agricultural Society Meetings are
as follows: July 14 & 28, August 11 & 25, September 8. held the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm upstairs
If you need any information please call Jenn @ 780-246- in the meeting room at the Haymaker Centre.
2377, Jodi @ 780-514-8336 or Donna @ 780-554-4714 Thorsby Municipal Library Hours: Tuesday 10
or check out our facebook page @ Golden Spur Gym- am- 7 pm, Wednesday Noon-7 pm, Thursday & Friday
khana 10 am- 5 pm, Saturday 11 am-2 pm (closed Saturdays
Community United Church – summer wor- of long weekends) Questions/Feedback/RSVP contact
ship schedule: Sunday mornings @ 10:30 AM. NO us through Facebook (Thorsby Municipal Library) or call
WORSHIP ON LONG WEEKENDS: June 30, August 4, 780-789-3808.
September 1. Telfordville Services: July 14, August 11, Community United Church – Join us for wor-
September 8. Warburg Services: July 7, 21, 28, August ship, programs, community outreach. Sunday worship
18, 25, September 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 AM Telfordville: 2nd Sunday of each month
PANCAKE BREAKFASTS at SANDHOLM Warburg: remaining Sundays of each month. 780-848-
HALL (10 miles south of Thorsby) will be held on Sun- 2227.
day, Sunday, July 28th and Sunday, August 25th, 2019 Thorsby Senior’s Centre rentals. Call Cathy
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Thorsby & District Lions’ Club (non-profit
T he Community organization serving Thorsby & District), Meeting the
2nd and 4th Monday of the month at the Lions’ Den in
Events Community Hall Basement at 7:00 pm. For information
Page or membership, call Frank @ 780-905-8019.
Thorsby Bylaw Enforcement - For concerns or
Kuzio 780-719-7124. inquires email bylaw@thorsby.ca or call 780.789.3935
Treasures Thrift Shop located in Community Ext. 28
United Church, 5112-53 St. Warburg, is open every Foot Care Nurse will be at the Thorsby Re-
Wednesday from 10 am - 4 pm. Gratefully accepting creation Centre on the 1st Wednesday of every month.
donations of clean, gently used clothing and small Please call Irene at 780-789-3176 to make an appoint-
household items on Wednesday and Friday mornings. ment or for information.
Warburg Museum - We are now making home- TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at Thorsby
made pies every Saturday from 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. New Fire Hall - Mondays, weigh in at 9:00 to 9:15 am, meet-
members always welcome and appreciated! Susie ings 9:15 - 9:45 am, for more info call Sherilyn 780-621-
780.848.2507 3461 or Elaine 780-221-3939.
FUN AND EXERCISE Sandholm Modern Ashland Dam Park - For reservations call Bruce
Square dance club welcomes NEW MEMBERS , youth, Bolton @ (780) 898-9636.
couples and singles. THURSDAYS started Oct. 4th at Breton Community Center- To rent the commun-
7 p.m. at Sandholm Hall (10 miles south of Thorsby) ity center please visit our website www.bretonagsociety.
First night for New Dancers FREE. For more informa- com, call 780-696-3561 and leave a message or email
tion contact Dave 780-238-5844 or Doris 780 389-2381. us at bretonagsociety@gmail.com
Thorsby Senior’s Soup & Sandwich Day at Camp Barvnok - For bookings, call Walter
the Senior’s Centre is on the second Wednesday of 7807172432, or Jason 7809904043, or email book-
every month. Five dollars will buy you a bowl of soup, a ings@barvnok.com
sandwich, a coffee, tea, or juice. Enjoy all this between Royal Canadian Legion #246 Mulhurst hall rental:
11:30-1:30 pm. Birthday Party follows at 1:30 pm. Every- Call Marie @ 780-361-7350
one Welcome! Breton Golden Age Club - Cards every Monday
Warburg Legion Hall is available for rent at at 1 pm. Floor Curling every Tuesday at 1 pm. Last Mon-
$75.00/full day and $50.00/half day with a deposit of day of every month is Potluck at 11:30 am with cards to
$50.00 that is refundable upon inspection. For Hall rent- follow. Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of every month,
al , please contact Deb/Max 780 848 2923 or (780) 264 everyone including new members welcome!
9217 or Nancy/Allan 780 848 7756. Thorsby Community Centre - For bookings
Leduc Public Market runs every Thursday call Marlene at 780-789-3734 or text 780-217-9394 or
10-3 in the City Center Mall (Ken’s Furniture) 5201 50 email thorsbyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. Visit our
Street. Lots of vendors with a wide variety of items. For website ttcahs.yolasite.com .
tables or info call Jenna 780-868-7616. Warburg Alliance Church Fall Worship Service
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church - Sunday 11 am. Sunday School 9:45 am. (Summer Worship Ser-
Worship @10:30 a.m., Holy Communion on the first vice 10:30 am) (No Sunday School for the summer) Bible
Sunday of the month; Confirmation and Adult study on Studies. Do you need prayer? Please call 780-848-7577
Tuesdays; Bible study 1,3,5, sundays of the month. Pas-
tor Ron Flamand, interim pastor. Call 780-789-3873
“Busy Brushes” meet every Wednesday from
LONE WOLF
10-2, at the Warburg Cultural Centre. Everyone wel-
come! Come join us for some relaxing fun and art. Call
MECHANICAL
Linda Mayr @780 848 7782 for more info.
Winfield Legion is available to rent. Keep eyes
open for a list of upcoming social events. Rental Inqui- Heavy Duty Service & Repair
ries - Call Gordon 780-542-1243 Or Mona 780-682-3905 CVIP Inspections
Thorsby Senior’s Supper Meetings These
monthly meetings will now be held in the Senior’s Cen- 587.643.WOLF (9653)
tre (4812-51st Street) and are on the last Wednesday lonewolfmechanic@hotmail.com
of every month at 6:00 p.m. Members are requested to www.lonewolfmechanic.com
bring a potluck dish. Memberships are available for $10 4813 - 50 Ave Thorsby
from Elaine Warnock at 780.221.3939. • NOW OFFERING INTERIOR DETAILING •
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Unreserved Auction Sale for Val & Marlean Steckley (Val’s Backhoe)
Unreserved
Saturday, JuneReal Estate
29, 2019 Sale Alberta
Bucklake, for Charlotte Herzog
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: From ACE Hardware, 4 Kms
Sale Conducted North
Just East on Rge
of Rimbey Rd Sale
at our 63 to
Sitethe End of the Pavement,
Turn Right into Buck Lake Estates, Lot #34 at the End of the Drive. Blue Sign 13162057
Property Located in Breton, Alberta
April 12, 2019 - Time: 12:00 Noon
Selling In Conjunction with the 39th Annual Spring Machinery Consignment Sale
Legal Description: NE 21-48-4 W5M
Being 144 Acres M/L
Located from Breton, 5.4 Kms (3.3 Miles) North
Detailed List of All Items Available on our Website a www.allenolsonauction.com
on Hwy #20 to Twr Rd 484, then 3.2 Kms (2
Equipment: 2006West.
Miles) OrTurbo
Case 580M From 4wdthe Alsike Corner
Extend-A-Hoe 3 Kms
Backhoe w/ 3rd Hyd. Valve for Packer, Easy Ride Switch for Traveling, All Round Good Rubber, AC, Extra Buck-
South
ets, 16”, 18” &on
24”Hwy #20 toClean
Frost Bucket, Twr UpRd 484,
Bucket 3.2Hrs.
& 6128 KmsFordWest.
1700 4wd Tractor w/ FEL, Electric Clutch for Front Mtd. Snow Blower, 3 pth, Live PTO, Roll Proof
South
Cab & Heater, 2 Cyl Diesel, 9” & Side ofAuger
12” Post the &Road.
Only 1832 Hrs. Swizher 22 Ton Wood Splitter w/ B&S 8.75 Hp Motor. 2008 Chev Avalanche 4x4 Truck w/ Fully
Loaded, Leather, Pull Back Mirrors, 183,205 Kms & Alum. Bumper
Selling
16’ T/A a Very Good Quarter Section of Land
Car Hauler that
is All 1999
Recreational: Seeded to 24’
Majestic Grass. Approx.
Motorhome w/ Rear80 toSleeps
Bed, 100 6,Acres
AC, V8, Auto & Low Kms. Misty River 15’ Alum. Boat w/ Johnson 15 Hp. Outboard Motor, 2 - Ice
Fishing of Open
Shacks, JiffyArea
8” Gas that
Drivenhas beenw/Hayed
Ice Auger inLarge
Extension, the Selection
Past. Fishing Gear & Supplies, Honda XL75, Motorbike, Rotax 670 Grand Touring Skidoo, Rotax
380 Skidoo, Sled for Behind Skidoo Plus Helmets & Belts, Skidoo Suits & Gear
The Balance is Treed Shelter Belts
Buildings:& Some
12’x17’ Low
Metal Land.
Building 4 Wire
(12’ Walls), Prime
10x’20’ MetalFencing
Car Shed, 12’x18’ Metal Building w/ 8’ Walls & 12’x10’ Removable Addition
Power&Tools:
Cross
HugeFencing. Also Tools
Selection of Power contains a Mastercraft
Including Large Dugout.
Mitre Saw & Radial Saw, Table Saw, Skil Saws, Metal Cut Off Saws, More Saws, Router, Plainer, Drill
Press, Grinders, Drills, Cordless Drills , Sanders, Drywall Gun, Husqvarna Chain Saw (Detail List Available Online)
Several
Tools: Huge Mostly
Selection of Tools Steel Corrals,
Including a 16'x32'
Honda EM5000 CattleHoneywell 2000 Watt Generator, Hosty 13 Hp 3500 PSI Pressure Washer, Air Compressor &
XS Generator,
Shed,
Air Tank, 16'x40'
Miller Welder, Cattle Shed,
Oxy/Acetylene Torch,12'x60' CattleCraftsman
Battery Charger, Shed Tool Chest, Air Tools & Sockets, Air Stapler, Laser Level, Tap & Die Sets, Large Assort. of
w/ 5 BoxHammers,
Sockets, Wrenches, Stalls Pullers,
for Calving. 2 Water
Clamps, Screw Drivers, Wells
Saws, Wrench Sets, Punches, Pex Crimping Tool, Key Cutting Machine & Locksmith Set, Plus Much
Much More (Detailed List Available Online)
w/ Sub. Pumps & Water Rights for 500 Cattle.
Gardening Tools: 2 - Push Lawn Mowers, 2 - Lawn Tractor Trailers, Gas & Electric Weed Eaters, Cordless Hedge Trimmer, Electric Green Machine for Flower Beds,
Oil&Revenue
Backpack of Approx.
Hand Held Weed $3,400Shovels,
Sprayers, Assorted per year
Rakes,payable
Hoes, Picks, Axes & Sledge Hammers, Plus Much More
in May
Household: A HugetoSelection
be determined whenToys,
of Metal Children’s theSwings,
YardBikes
Side& More,
is Patio Table w/ 6 Chairs & Cushions, Decorative Bird Cage, Pink Swivel/Recliner Chair,
Subdivided.
Black Homedics 2 - Chair,
Electric Leather Power LineEquipment,
Exercise TowersBank on Board
the Shuffle Board, 6 Drawer Desk, Glass Top Coffee & End Tables, Whirlpool 30” Glass Top Stove,
Magic Chef 20 LbsVery
CapacityWest Side
Washing of theSolid
Machine, Property
Office Desk w/ 2 Rows of Drawers, Wooden Cupboards, White 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers, Assorted Safety
Coveralls, Plus Much More
@ $1,249.00 Per Power Line Per Year.
Antiques: CPR Padlock, Medalta 5 Gal Pottery Crock w/ Lid, Medalta 1 Gal Pottery Crock w/ Lid, Antique Golf Clubs w/ Wooden Shanks & Carry Bag, 2 - 16’ Antique
Viewing by Appointment,
Light Poles for Gas Pumps
Contact:
Miscellaneous: Floor Bill -100
Dry for Oil Spills, 780-514-0842,
Gal Fuel Tank w/ Pump, 1.5” ABS Pipe, 4” ABS Pipe & Fittings, Oil, Grease & Anti-Freeze, Assorted Lumber, Lattice,
PlywoodAllen - 403-783-0556
& Drywall, Various Sized/Length orBox
Kim - 403-704-3141
of Shingle Nails, Assorted Pipe, Flat & Angle Iron, 2 - Bolt Bin w/ Contents, Wood Screws & Rivets (Cases), Ford 555 &
Ford 655A Manuals, MF 70 Loader Backhoe Parts & Operators Manual
Terms & Conditions: Cash, Cheque or Debit Card, 3% Administration Fee Will Be Charges on Credit Cards.
G.S.T. Will Apply On All Items, All Items Must Be Paid For On Sale Day. Owner’s Phone Number: (780) 388-3739
Listings are Subject to Additions & Deletions Lunch Will Be Available
All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser.
Real Estate Transaction is being Handled by Morrison Realty (403) 783-0556
Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before
May 13, 2019. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by May 13, 2019 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages.
Sale Conducted by: License No. 165690
Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd.
Rimbey, Alberta
(403) 843-2747 Sale Site
E-mail: abolson@telusplanet.net Homepage: www.allenolsonauction.com
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of the Trans Mountain pipeline. This Federal deci-
MLA REPORT
from The Office of MLA Mark Smith,
sion is not going to magically change the position
of the BC government nor will it stop the ill-advised
Member of the Legislative Assembly actions of the Federal government as it looks like it
for Drayton Valley - Devon will pass Bills C-48 and C-49.
Well it finally happened. The Federal government Bills C-48 and C-69 pose a real threat to Alberta
has announced that it is prepared to move forward interests and should not proceed as written. The
on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Alber- Federal government should accept all amend-
tans appreciate the second Federal government ments to Bill C-69 coming out of the Senate. The
approval of this project but clearly this is only one Federal government should scrap bill C-48 that
more step in a process that has already gone on would shut down all tanker traffic off the coast of
for way too long. This approval is not construction BC but would not address similar traffic on the east
of the pipeline and Albertans have spoken plainly coast of Canada.
that they will not be satisfied until this pipeline, and
others, are built and the oil is flowing to tidewater So the Federal government announcement that
and international markets! the Trans Mountain pipeline will finally proceed is
good news and let us hope that it is the first step
The completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline is towards ensuring that Alberta will once again be-
crucial to the Alberta economy. Completion of Trans come a partner in prosperity in this country we all
Mountain will triple the amount of product we are love called Canada.
presently delivering to Pacific tidewater. It is only
then that Alberta will see any significant movement
towards receiving fair market value for our energy
resources. With a $60 billion dollar debt only a cre- Centreloge Celebrates
ative and efficient use of existing tax dollars and
the revitalizing of the Alberta economy will the gov-
Fathers
ernment eventually be able to have the finances to On Sunday, June 16th Centrelodge Commun-
help provide the services to help those who can- ity Centre hosted another outstanding event
not help themselves or provide the education and celebrating Fathers. What a great turnout and
health care that Albertan’s both deserve and want.
beautiful day it turned out to be! The winners of
the day were:
This is a step forward but we should not celebrate
until oil is flowing through the pipeline. It must also $50 Gift - Gary Yawney
be understood that it is in Alberta’s interests and Tent Raffle - Ken Ellis
all Canadians interests that more than one pipe- Sign - Arnold Schaber
line must be completed. Not only must we look Hammer - Andre McAllister
towards a northern pipeline to the BC coast but we Clamp Light - AJ Klatt
need a pipeline to Atlantic Canada. This decision Thermometer - George Pankewitz
will not stop the importation of foreign oil from be- Flashlight - Bill Deans
ing shipped half way around the world to markets Special thanks to Larry Zieger who won the
in Central and Maritime Canada when Alberta oil 50/50 Draw and donated the funds back to the
and natural gas should be meeting the needs of
club!
Canadians and Canadian markets.
Thanks as well to our wonderful sponsors
This is an important step forward but we must tem- Thorsby Home Hardware and Guardian Drugs
per our enthusiasm with some political reality. This for donating the extra prizes. We appreciate
announcement is not going to deter the US funded, you! Our next event is Canada Day Pancake
radical environmentalists across this country, but Breakfast, activities and draws from 8:30 -
especially in BC, from trying to stop the progress Noon
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From Deepak Nair
Thanks everybody for making Thorsby Hotel a successful host for the 2019 Karaoke World
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events. Huge rave to all the judges; Barry Rasch, Laurie Gellert, and Sam Kobeluck for contrib-
uting all the efforts to run the event as per KWC Guidelines. You guys rock!
Congratulations to our winners Lloyd Jardine and Deonna Fetzko for winning and receiving great
Gift Hampers from our generous sponsors; Thorsby Home Hardware and Jose Cuervo. Both
winners will get to represent Thorsby in Calgary on the provincial stage!
Thanks Clint Poulin for providing the sound system and Tavia Bente for hosting Karaoke. Great
work! Shout out to all the guest who came down to the Thorsby Hotel Bar and Grill to support the
event and make it a success!
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From the County of Leduc, from Alberta and Canada, from Singapore to the U.K., from Australia
to Holland, from the USA to Panama, Thorsby graduates are making a difference. This is the
25th installment in a series of profiles which indicate what a small school and community can
produce.
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gestions please contact John at 780-789-3822 or Audrey at 780-886-0658.
DARYL SNIDER - PART 2 PICTORIAL
Above: THORSBY HORNETS. 1971-72 Zone Champions & “B” Side Provincial Champions. Went 25-6 on the sea-
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The Snider Clan of Red Deer. Kathy and Daryl Snider on holidays in Mexico.
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When you’re earning a high income, it’s easy to over-
look the little things. Many people fail to take advantage
of, say, employer-sponsored health benefits or a com-
pany retirement savings program, where a business will
match what you put into the account, says Gary Ford, a
retired financial professional and Burlington-based au-
thor of Life Is Sales. “It’s easy to procrastinate – but then
Financial Advice three or four years go by,” he says. He didn’t take advan-
tage of RESPs, which also offer free money by way of
from the Future government grants, but should have. However, he has
always maxed out his TFSA and is now enjoying some
BY ANNA SHARRATT / FEBRUARY 2019 of the tax-free retirement income that has been built up.
Hold for the long-term
Hindsight is 20/20, so we asked some long-time inves-
When Smith was younger, he made the mistake of try-
tors what they wished they knew in their younger years.
ing to time the markets. “If you jump in and jump out,
Bruce Smith, 77, has been investing since his 40s, and it doesn’t seem to work out,” he says “I was out of the
market when the booms were happening and making
he’s pretty much seen it all – from sky-high interest rates
marginal returns when I did invest.” He now hangs on
to rock-bottom markets. The former management con-
to his investments and only sells when he needs money
sultant, who lives in Toronto, is now comfortably invested
for retirement.
in a portfolio of 60 percent bonds, 30 percent equities
and 10 percent cash, but admits that he would have
Watch your spending
had an even larger nest egg if he had done things a
Spending lavishly when you’re earning good money is
little differently in his 40s and 50s. For one, he feels he
a problem for many Canadians, says Ford. People in
should have sought financial advice sooner. “Trying to
their working years splurge on new cars, travel or home
do it yourself is a crazy game,” he says. “Everyone is try-
upgrades. But think carefully about that $20,000-a-year
ing to find an underpriced stock and you’re not going to
club membership or high-end vacation. Fortunately for
beat them. Get advice and start investing early.” When it
Ford, he was a prudent spender. “I didn’t want to go
comes to finances, experience matters. If people in their
through that first year of depreciation,” he says about
30s, 40s and 50s could look into the future and see what
why he never splashed out on cars. Evans is more
life would be like in their 60s, 70s and 80s, they might
forgiving. Many retirees have told him that they could
do things differently. With that in mind, here are some
have spent more had they known they would have had
financial tips for those in their younger years from people
a comfortable nest egg during retirement. They key to
who know what retirement really looks like.
spending, he says, is to question if what you’re spending
money on provides value, and whether it fits in with your
Start early
larger financial plan.
You’ve heard this a million times, but the earlier you start
saving the better – and this goes for people of all in-
Talk to an advisor
come levels, says Blair Evans, Director, Tax and Estate
Everyone can benefit from investment guidance and that
Planning at Investors Group in Winnipeg. “The earlier
guidance should come from a trusted investment advi-
you start to save, the longer runway you have.” In other
sor, says Evans. “Some people do try to do it on their
words, if you can invest more now, you probably should.
own,” he says. But having professional help can prevent
Starting to invest, especially in plans such as RRSPs
unpleasant surprises at age 65. Let an advisor assist
and TFSAs, as early as possible will have long-term
you in choosing an asset mix that works for you – be it
benefits.
conservative or aggressive – and then stay the course.
If you would like a free, no obligation, financial review
contact Phil Goddard to set up an appointment.
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CALMAR THORSBY NO CONDO FEES
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backing park. 5 bedrooms, landscaping, covered deck,
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vices. Ready to add your home. Sea can, wood-
lot across from Community shed, garden, and fruit trees, trails through green space. $29,900
Centre. Zoned R2 E4153842
$59,900 REDUCED $55,000
mature mixed trees, hunting stand, fenced.
E4153542 $350,000 REDUCED $340,000
REDUCED!
$24,999
ACREAGE WARBURG WARBURG VACANT LOTS MOBILE IN WARBURG
Walking distance to Residential Lot 12 $24,000 / 2007 20’ wide modular, 3 bed-
town 1.5 acres like new
renovated home on Lots 23-25 Your choice $45,000 rooms, 2 bath, vaulted ceil-
new ICF basement, 3 Commercial Lots 19 & 20 ings, covered deck and 2nd
bedroom, 2 bath, plus - $27,000 ea. sunny deck, gardens, shed, gas
partially finished base- 60’ x 125’ Lot - $27,500 BBQ hook up, fenced. Park-
ment, attached garage. Pie Lot In Cul de sac $35,000 ing for 3. $200/month lot rent!
E4152010 $315,000 E4129096 $119,000
REDUCED $29,900
BEAUTIFUL AND PRIVATE WARBURG THORSBY
Beautifully landscaped and Well cared for. Wood burning fire-
place, parquet wood floors. 2 bed, Renovated bungalow,
treed. Home boasts 4 bed-
rooms, 2.5 baths, vaulted 2 baths. Main floor laundry. Many 3+1 bedrooms, 2.5
upgrades including kitchen cabi- bath, oversized
ceilings, wood burning nets, bathrooms, shingles, siding,
fireplace, loft, heated ga- some windows, water tank, patio heated garage, fenced,
rage, hot tub,..must see to stone sidewalks. Optional lot next RV storage. E4119120
appreciate! door with double garage (additional
$279,900
E4145695 $550,000 $35,000). E4135901 $110,000
SUMMER RETREAT WARBURG MOBILE ASHLAND DAM ACREAGE
Spacious 20x76 ft. home on
REDUCED! a double lot. Open concept, 4.15 acres with 3
3 acres developed HUGE living room. 3 bed, bedroom, 2 1/2 bath
with cook house, bath 2 bath. 14x20’ work shed. bungalow. Basement
house, dining house, Enormous 51x12’ mainte- has walk out door.
nance free deck. CENTRAL Oversized double
sheds, trailers, land- AIR CONDITIONING!
scaped, fenced, pow- Large fenced yard with room garage, 30x52’ heated
ered sites, drilled well. for a garage. Lot rent $280/ shop and more out-
E4157552 $225,000 mth E4140865 $125,000 buildings. E4142371
REDUCED $120,000 $450,000
HANDYMAN SPECIAL! SERVICED LOT WARBURG IN CRESCENT
Updated 5 bedroom, 2
New shingles, windows, doors, 64x118’ in Woodbend bath on quiet large lot.
siding, cabinets and counters. in Warburg. Open floor plan with
Just finish the bathrooms, No timeline to build. vaulted ceilings. Finished
flooring and move in. Building E4160634 $25,000 basement. 23x16’ ga-
material can be included. War- rage, 16x14’ storage shed.
NEW
burg MHP lot fee $200/month E4146394 $210,000
REDUCED $199,900
E4160093 $19,000
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