Classifieds January 6

REAL ESTATE

CROPLAND WANTED TO RENT. Please call Jeff 403-994-0392. 5j26p

Wanted Cultivated Land For Lease or Purchase. Looking for land for the upcoming spring. Offering competitive, flexible, negotiable agreements. For more information, please call 403-333-3153. 8f23p

3.92 acres 1.5 miles off HW 21 between Trochu and Three Hills. 932 sq. ft. home. 2 BR up; 2 down. Laminate flooring on main. Wood stove upstairs. Bsmt partially developed. 3 car hot water in-floor heated detached garage with 10 x 10 doors/openers – wired for 110 and 220. Large garden; small dugout; various outbuildings. 442-2791. j21mc

1000 sq. ft. bungalow to be moved off foundation. Nice and cozy. Lots of upgrades. Phone 572-3486. 4j5p

Cropland Wanted to Rent: 2011 and beyond for long-term: Hwy. 21 east, Twining & Swalwell north. Please inquire: Francis deBeaudrap 403-546-7080, cel. 403-442-2602. 19a20p

WOW, WHAT A DEAL!!! Well-kept attached bungalow in Acme. 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 baths, garage, jet tub, 5 appliances, vacu-flo, skylight, upgrades, extras, fenced yard, sports car included. Call (403) 477-9793. 4j12p

WANTED~PASTURE LAND TO RENT OR LEASE. WATER, CORRAL & FENCE REQUIRED. 100 HEAD-PLUS OF CATTLE. (No less than 75 Head/Pasture). Area: Alberta & Saskatchewan. Term: May to September, 2011. Please contact Tim 403-546-2278, ext. 8. 17a27p

AUTOMOTIVE

Elnora Motors (2005)~CARS:~2008 Buick Lucerne CXL 125,000 kms $13,500~2008 Chevy Uplander Van 33,000 km, loaded $18,000~2006 Buick Allure CXL 130,000 km $12,000~2004 Buick Park Avenue, loaded, 130,000 kms $15,500~2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 5 spd std, $3,500~TRUCKS~2008 GMC SLT Crew Cab diesel, 130,000 km $37,000~2006 GMC 1/2 ton Crew Cab SLE 98,000 km $21,500~2005 GMC SLE 1/2 ton Xcab 4x4, 99,500 km $15,500~2004 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab 2WD, 5 spd, 90,000 km $7,300~For more info on these units, call us at (403) 773-3622. Talk to Mel. Check out our website at www.elnoramotors.ca d22mc

2006 Chev Silverado 4x4 Crew Cab, only 61,000 km, fully equipped & extra clean, only $20,750~2006 Chev Optra Hatchback, only 63,000 km $7200~2006 Chev Uplander Ext. Van 82,000 km, new front rotors and pads, 2 new tires, LT model, $9,450~2006 GMC Canyon SLE Z72 4 dr Crew Cab, only 47,000 km $12,450~2006 Mazda 3, red, 4 dr, 5 speed, 94K, $9,940~2006 Mazda 3 GT, white, 4 dr sedan, $12,500~2006 Dodge Dakota Club Cab 4x4, extra clean & equipped, 76,000 km and only $12,950~All units "CAR PROOF" and~mechanically inspected~and well equipped~Personal warranty on vehicles at no extra charge. Phone Rollie - 52 years automotive experience in Three Hills 443-5477. d22mc

2004 Dodge Ram 1500, hemi engine, 4x4, gasoline, 181,000 km, box liner, manual windows and locks. Very good condition. $8,900. Steve 403-443-7159. 3j19p

BUSINESS

Live the Dream of Self-Employment! Local small business loans available. Government subsidized business training program for unemployed individuals. Call Community Futures Wild Rose for more info 1-888-881-9675. s22mc

COMING EVENTS

Jeld-wen Windows and Doors~Contractors discount to everyone~THREE HILLS GLASS~Authorized Dealer~403-443-7898~ m7mc

Bridal Shower for Novalie Pelchat, bridal-elect of David Parker, Sat., Jan. 8, 1-5 pm, Three Hills Community Centre, Lodge Room. Come visit the bride-to-be and enjoy some drinks and food. 2j5p

The annual Supper/Meeting for the Friends of Kilangala will be held Sunday, Jan. 9 at 4 pm at Bethel Fellowship Church (approx. 2 miles E and 2 miles S of Three Hills). Paul Swanson will be reporting on his recent trip to Kilangala, Tanzania. RSVP by phoning Rita Swanson 403-443-5417. 2j5p

HATHA YOGA CLASSES Wednesday evenings, 6-7 pm at Three Hills Community Centre Lodge Room. Pre-registration: Nicole 403-749-3311. 2j5p

Moms and Tots Drop In Bowling at Hillside Lanes starts Jan. 12, 2010 and will continue every week until April 27. Moms can bowl two child, child care and a snack provided for children age 2-5 (4 & 5 can bowl if they want). Bring your own toys for your children. Cost per family $10 per session. First morning FREE. Any questions, call 403-443-2003. 2j5c

Ghost Pine Community Group meeting on Tues., January 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chateau. 1j5p

Three Hills Good Health Club meeting Monday, January 10, 7 pm at Three Hills CommUnity Drop In Centre. Speaker: Debbie McDonald. Topic: "How to take care of your feet at all stages of life". 1j5c

LADIES BIBLE STUDY - All ages welcome. Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church. Starts Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. Tuesday mornings from 09:30 - 11:30. Babysitting provided. Studying Kay Arthur's "Lord, Is It Warfare? Help Me to Stand." For more info contact Pam Deines (403- 443-2791 or Claudia Pryor (403) 443-7469. 3j19p

Three Hills Karate Club regular schedule has resumed. New and returning students welcome. Call 403-443-1193. 2j12p

Come and Go Celebration for Alfred Kinsey's 90th Birthday 7:30 - 9 pm, Sat., Jan. 15, 2011 at the Three Hills Community Centre Lodge Room. 2j12p

Come & Go BABY SHOWER for ELLA ANN HOPPINS January 9, 2011, from 2-4 pm at Christina and Richard Hoppins. Questions call Shauna Gelinas 403-877-2300 or Ann Gellinas 403-442-2649. 1j5c

THREE HILLS GYMNASTICS CLUB Class starting soon: 20 Jan – 24 March Moms & Tots – Ages 3&4 + Parent *classes to be held Thursday mornings Cost - $85.00. All registrations require an Alberta Health Care. Please call Lisa Doka at 403-443-7295 or Lynnette Rosgen at 403-443-0078 for registration. 2j12c

FOR RENT

Three Hills - Available immediately: 2 bedroom 4-plex. No smoking, no pets, no children. Call 1-403-507-5094. j23mc

Link Self Storage Units~& RV Storage~Located at~825 Central Ave., Linden, AB~Chain linked fenced lot~with security cameras~403-443-1004 or 403-443-0680~8x20 Storage Unit $125/month~RV Storage $25/month~ s17mc

FOR LEASE~Prime retail or Office space~Main Street, Three Hills~NEWLY RENOVATED~Phone 403-335-9127~ a7mc

HR 4 bedroom house, 5 appliances, 4 bathrooms, single car garage, fenced yard. Finished basement, NS, NP, $1,100 SD, rent $1100 per month plus utilities. Ref. a must. Phone 403-443-1450 and leave a message. Available Jan. 1. 2j5p

4 bedroom home, 4 appliances, garage. Rent $1100 per month plus utilities. NS, no cats but small dog under 12 kg. $1100 SD. Please leave a message 403-443-1450. 2j5p

Trochu - 5 bdr bungalow could be offered furnished or unfurnished. Ready to move in for January 1. $1000/mo. unfurnished, $1100 furnished. Plus utilities + DD. 403-397-6731 or 403-442-4388. 2j5p

Linden – 3 bdrm townhome, 1 1/2 baths, 3 yrs old, 5 appliances, close to parks, $900/mo + utils, $900 SD. Call Christine @ 403-546-2628. o6mc

2 and 3 bedroom apartments For Rent in Three Hills. Quiet lifestyle. No smoking, partying or pets. References required. For more info, phone 403-443-5040. 8j5p

For Rent - 3 bedroom newer Mobile Home in Trochu. 442-4223. n24mc

1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for rent in Linden and Three Hills. Contact jason@rentrural.com or 403-443-8361. 25j1p

ELNORA - 3 bdr apt available Jan. 1. $725/mo. includes all utilities. Ample parking, yard. Call 403-348-6594. d8mc

For Rent: Trochu - 3 bdr. upstairs of house. No smoking, drinking, partying or pets. Damage Deposit and references required. $700/month + utilities. Phone 443-7191. 3j5p

FOR RENT~Two- or three- office suite in downtown Three Hills. Reasonable rent is all inclusive. 443-7069. 4j12p

House for rent $850 includes utilities. ALSO basement suite, $500, utilities included. Available immediately. 403-442-2226 or 403-598-2180. 2j5p

1 bedroom suite for rent. Close to downtown and PBI. $550/month including utilities. Equal S/D. Phone 443-7098. 1j5c

GRAIN & FEED

2011 SEED FOR SALE~WHEAT~Glenn - Fusarium resistant~- new for 2011~Unity VB - Midge tolerant~CDC Go - Most common~in Area 2,~Waskada - new, good resistance to FHB~Harvest - very popular, early~BARLEY~Bentley - new 2-row malt~rough awn~Metcalfe - old reliable -~2 row malt - rough awn~CDC Austenson - 2 row feed~available in 2012~Sundre - 6 row smooth awn -~GP variety~OATS~Mustang - feed oats, high yield~PEAS~Thunderbird - new~medium yellow, 2.1 standability~CDC Meadow - proven~early yellow, 2.9 standability~FLAX~CDC sorrel - large seed, 112 day~CDC Bethune - medium seed~111 day~CANOLA~Call for varieties available~We have access to many other varieties not mentioned and will try to source any others for you~King's Seed Farm Ltd.~403-443-0005 Harold~403-443-3333 David~ 30j15c

Round Bale Hauling &~Tub Grinding Service~(Self-loading Bale Truck~& Haybuster Tub Grinder)~Delton Boese 403-546-2166~ a21mc

HAY FOR SALE - First and second cut - no rain. 403-546-2170. 28ap27p

SEED FOR SALE~Cert. Copeland Barley~Cert. Meadow Peas~Phone 403-823-3177~cel. 403-820-0491~Donald Mueller~ 19m4p

MISC. FOR SALE

MARY KAY COSMETICS~Has a skin care program for every type of skin. Excellent moisturizers, glamour and body care. Karen Penner 403-443-2370, Consultant over 30 years. mc

DAVIS'S FIREWOOD: Seasoned wood - pine & tamarack. Deliveries available. Ph: 403-546-2521. 18j26p

FIREWOOD - Quality dry bulk or bagged firewood. Spruce & pine, birch, or aspen. Prompt reliable service. Stacking & delivery available. Phone Lance (403) 506-9663. j21mc

D'ARCY DRYWALLING~& PAINTING~Interior & exterior painting, drywalling, boarding & taping, stuccoing, parging, texture ceilings. Oscar 443-7599, Three Hills. j15mc

Web Designs Galore - Websites starting at $100. "Custom Design & Reasonable Rates" Graphics, Hosting, URL's. Visit my portfolio www.webdesignsgalore.biz. Call Cindy 403-442-4365 or e-mail cindy@webdesignsgalore.biz. a18mc

MISC. SERVICES

Acme Daycare Centre ~Curiosity Corner:~Spaces available for children~ages 12 months to 6 years.~Fun, Safe, Educational~AB Government Licenced~and Accredited Daycare Facility.~Government Subsidy Eligible,~Our Before & After School~Program is operating!~(We are in the process of~licensing this program as well).~Spaces are available for~children ages 6 to 12~For more information~please call 403-546-0028~ n17mc

HELP FOR SENIORS~Light housekeeping, meal preparation, respite help for caregivers & personal companions for Continuing Care residents - all available. Reasonable rates with bondable insured staff. Please call HELPING HANDS toll free at 1-888-364-2476. n26mc

FOR HIRE: Skid Steer & HD Grapple Fork~- Digging Bucket, Snow Bucket~- 2T Truck~- 20' 5th W Deck Trailer~- Building demo, concrete removal~Call 403-443-3770. m11mc

Three Hills and District~Chamber of Commerce~RENTAL PROGRAM~White Tablecloths~(rectangular and round)~White Linen Napkins~Wine Glasses~Vases~Mirror Tiles~Glass Beads~Head Table Skirting~Call Marlene 443-5898~ m6mc

PATCH 'N PAINT does interior "make-overs" drywall repair/ new paint and re-paints/new texture and re-texture. Call Ken Brauen 403-443-0583. o7mc

NILGIRIS~TEA HOUSE~OPEN SATURDAYS 10-10~SUNDAYS, 3-10~Light lunches,~Evening Suppers~& Delectable Desserts~Ph: 403-443-7547~"Sip Back & Relax"~ a16mc

ECLIPSE~hair design~Mondays 10-5:30~Tuesdays 10-12:30~Wednesdays 10-5:30~Thursdays 10-5:30 AND 7-9~Appointments &~walk-ins welcome~Ph 403-443-2729~ d22mc

PERSONAL

Alcoholics Anonymous~and Alanon Meetings~Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. at Knox United Church basement, Three Hills. A.A. 403-443-7970, Alanon 403-443-7216. 51d22p

Retired gentleman widower wishes to meet respectable lady in Three Hills or surrounding area. Reply to P.O. Box 1493, Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0. 3j5p

THANK YOU~The family of Lena Knudsen would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to their extended family, neighbours and friends for their kindness, generosity and support. We extend a very special thank you to Dr. O'Neil and the staff of St. Mary's for the support and care they gave our mother during her stay at St. Mary's. Special thanks also goes to Three Hills Health Centre staff and Dr. Savage for their professional and compassionate care of Mom for the brief time she was there. Thanks also to Kneehill Funeral Services Ltd., the members of the Trochu Fellowship Centre and the ladies of Trochu and Huxley UCW for their help at the memorial service. Special thanks also go out to Pastor Larry Lentz, Ilona Noble and the Ladies of St. Paul's Choir for providing a beautiful service for us.~The Knudsen Family~The Ternowetsky Family~ 2j5p

Richard & Christina Hoppins are thrilled to announce the arrival of their daughter, Ella Ann Hoppins on December 7, 2010, weighing 7 lbs 4 oz., & measuring 19.5 inches. Proud grandparents are Ernest & Ann Gelinas, and Ken & Genevieve Hoppins. Proud Great Grandparents are Paul & Beryl Gelinas. 1j5p

THANK YOU; Richard, Christina & Ella Hoppins would like to extend a huge thank you to Dr. Calhoun, the nurses and all the staff at the Three Hills Health Care Centre for the care we all received during & after Ella's birth. What a wonderful group of people to have care for us. Thank You. 1j5p

THANK YOU~Three Hills Karate Club would like to thank Conoco Phillips for the generous donation towards operating costs. 1j5p ~

WANTED

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Golden Hills School Div. #75 requires a full-time School Bus Driver for the Carbon area. Experience and proximity to route will be considered assets in the selection process. Position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is selected. We thank all applicants, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please forward your resume to: Ken MacLean, Transportation Supervisor, Golden Hills School Div. #75, Box 310, Trochu, AB T0M 2C0 or by fax 403-442-3960. 2j12p

Feed-Rite is an operating division of Ridley Inc. and its core business is the manufacturing and sale of animal feeds with production facilities based in rural communities and the larger agricultural centers throughout Western Canada. Our employees enjoy a professional, challenging work environment as well as a comprehensive compensation package. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT OUR LINDEN, ALBERTA FACILITY~Mill Operator~The duties of this position will include the organizing and coordinating of feed orders, unloading of raw materials, operation of roller mill, pellet mill and batch controller, inspection and testing of product and equipment, and stock inventory control. The position requires shift work and the ability to work safely in an ISOHACCP quality system environment. To be successful in this position the incumbent will be a highly organized team player with good communication skills, have a mechanical aptitude coupled with strong math skills and the ability to prioritize items quickly and accurately. A 4th-class power engineering license is an asset, as well as an agricultural background.~The Qualifications~The position requires experience in the agri-feed, grain or related industry, welding and mechanical working experience, solid mathematical and mechanical aptitude with ability to comprehend and trouble-shoot mechanical systems and a desire to succeed are key. A 3rd Class P.E. Certificate is an asset.~If you share our values – safety, teamwork, service, integrity and accountability – and are ready to join a great team, we'd love to hear from you! We are a welcoming, equal opportunity employer and invite applications from all qualified candidates. Please forward your resume in confidence to: Feed-Rite Employment Opportunities, Attn: Daniel Leronowich, Linden, Alberta, 403-546-4433. Email: Daniel.leronowich@feedrite.com Fax : 403-546-4108. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. o20mc

Rhino Enterprises hiring Energy Service Employees. Will train but experience is an asset. Fax resume to 403-443-2439. 2j5p

Our innovative farming operation has available employment opportunities. We are in search of people who have or are willing to obtain any of the following: Class 1, Pesticide Applicators License, Agronomy experience, Mechanical abilities, and large machinery experience. We offer excellent opportunities for motivated people, advancement possibilities, competitive wages and benefit package. Full/part-time or seasonal positions available. Please apply with resume and references to dmf@wildroseinternet.ca or fax 403-546-3709 or call 403-333-3153. 4j26p

Dr. Elliott School in Linden is receiving applications/resumes to fill the following position: A Teaching Assistant is required for elementary classroom beginning in early January. This 0.4 fte position encompasses one on one assistance with an elementary student within the classroom and in the Learning Assistance room. Hours per day will be structured between the teacher and applicant. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to work in a collegial atmosphere with the teachers and staff, and possess a desire to patiently elevate students to realize their unique potential. Preference will be given to those applicants who demonstrate a successful proven history of assistastance in the classroom, and who have furthered their education to aide in such a capacity in the classroom. Please forward your resume and references to the Principal by e-mail to shawn.campbell@ghsd75.ca or by fax to 403-546-4220 (attn: Shawn Campbell) Only those considered for interviews will be contacted. Please reply by Monday, January 10, 2011. 1j5c

Three Hills A & W now ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL TIME STAFF $10.49/HR. Duties include: Cooking and preparing food, Cleaning, Taking and filling orders, handling cash. Working in a team environment and maintaining customer service goals. Applications are available at the Three Hills A & W, or fax or drop off a resume: Attention Tania, 204 18th Avenue N. Three Hills T0M 2A0 Fax: (403)443-2894 Or apply on line at www.aw.ca 2j12c

South Central Alberta Agricultural Company requires an Ag Production Manager to join our growing operation. The position will report to the Farm Manager and be responsible for all aspects of a modern grain operation including but not restricted to Agronomics, Grain Marketing and Buying, Logistics, Planning/overseeing day to day activities, responsible for a team of people. This individual must be highly motivated, have excellent communication, organizational, leadership and problem-solving skills. A post-secondary education, or relevant experience would be an asset. Qualified applicants are invited to apply with references. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected will be contacted. Please call (403) 333-3153 for more information, or send resume to dmf@wildroseinternet.ca or fax to (403) 546-3709. 4j26p

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

Handyman looking for work. Painting, Repairs, etc. 403-443-0936. 3j19p

Three Hills Flying Club - Annual General Meeting - Tuesday Jan 18 @ 7 PM, dinner @ 6 PM at Two Brothers Steakhouse in the "Green Room". Anyone interested in joining and/or learning to fly is welcomed. for more info call Dennis @ 443-8434 or Keith @ 443-5975. 2j12c

Thinking Auction? Call Us!~We have the expertise for your Sale. Farm Auctions & Estate Sales. Linalta Auction Services. Darren Toews (403) 312-4175. 8f23c