Classifieds March 2

REAL ESTATE

LAND WANTED: Cultivated acres to buy or rent. Contact Al Gorr, c/o Gorr Ranches 403-443-8456. j12mc

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

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. 4m9p

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

135 acres hayland for rent. Carbon area. 403-572-3378. 7m9p

Pastureland Wanted to Buy or Rent. Prefer for 30 or more cow/calf pairs in Huxley/Elnora/Trochu area but will consider others. Please call Kevin 403-888-5319. 8m16p

Mobile Home Lot for sale. Large lot, located in Acme. $35,900. Call 403-631-2490. 4m16p

AUTOMOTIVE

Elnora Motors (2005)~CARS:~2009 Pontiac Torrent, 28,000 km, $21,500~2008 Buick Lucerne CXL 125,000 kms $13,500~2008 Chevy Uplander Van 33,000 km, loaded $17,000~2006 Buick Allure CXL 130,000 km $11,500~2004 Chev Aveo, 5 spd std, 128,000 km, $3,500~2004 Buick Park Avenue, loaded, 130,000 kms $15,500~TRUCKS~2009 GMC SLE X-cab, 75,000 km, $24,500~2009 Chev Avalanche LS, 97,000 km, $24,500~2008 GMC SLT Crew Cab diesel, 130,000 km $37,000~2004 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab 2WD, 5 spd, 90,000 km $7,000~2001 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 reg. cab 174,000 km $7,000~For more info on these units, call us at (403) 773-3622. Talk to Mel. Check out our website at www.elnoramotors.ca f16mc

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan includes Sto and Go seating, 72,000 km $9,950~2006 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~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. f23mc

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

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER~Date: Friday, March 4~Time: 10:00 am~Place: St. Joseph's Catholic~Church, Three Hills~Everyone welcome~ 2m2c

Carbon and Area~Restoration Society~Annual General Meeting~March 9 at 7:00 pm~Farmers Exchange Building~in Carbon~ 3m9c

Worship Music Workshop with Chris and Sharon Coulstring for junior high to adult: Sat., March 26, 9-3, Trochu Baptist Church. Lunch included. Cost $10.00. To register, call Karen Richardson 403-773-3745. 5m23c

Trochu WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday, March 4, St. Mary's Lodge, 2 pm. Guest speaker: Faye Powell. Everyone welcome. 2m2p

TORRINGTON~COMMUNITY HALL~ANNUAL MEETING~MONDAY, MARCH 7/2011- 7:00 P.M.~TORRINGTON COMMUNITY HALL~EVERYONE WELCOME~ 1m2c

Parkland Parish Anglican Churches St. Patrick's Day Beef Supper at the Elnora Hall, Thursday, March 17th at 6:00 P.M. Entertainment & Door Prizes.Contacts: Paddy - 227 1635, Jean- 749 2411, Gwen - 773 2270. Everyone welcome! 2m9p

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

A variety of houses in Three Hills from 3 – 4 bedroom houses, Rents from $600/month plus utilities. Contact Jocelyn Bieri at 403-443-7347 or by email at jocelynbieri@gmail.com 3m9p

Available immediately: Bright 2 bedroom adult-only apt. with cathedral ceilings, 4 appliances, $600 includes town utilities. ALSO 2 bdr. basement suite. Newly renovated, 4 appliances, $695 includes utilities. ALSO 2/3 bedroom upstairs apt. in 3-plex. $550 includes utilities. ALL apartments no smoking, pets or partying. References. Phone 403-443-5040. 10m23p

Three Hills: 2 bdr house $495/month plus utilities. Available immediately. 403-540-3907. 3m9p

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

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 immediately. $725/mo. includes all utilities. Ample parking, yard. Call 403-348-6594. d8mc

Main floor house, 3 bdr, big kitchen with new fridge, utilities included. Only $750/mo. ALSO for rent, 1 bdr furnished basement suite with kitchen and bath, utilities included. Only $500/mo. Apartments share washer & dryer. No smoking, pets or partying. References required. Please call 403-443-8443. 13a27p

Farm House for rent on paved hwy. 3 bdrm, 5 appliances, non-smoking. Available immediately. $650/month plus utilities. DD $650. Ph 403-442-3993 eve., 403-442-3800 days. f16mc

4 BDR, 2 bath. Walk to downtown and college. No pets. N/S. Detached single garage. 5 appliances. $1150 + utilities. 403-412-9097. 2m2p

4 br/1 ba house. 4 appliances. New paint and flooring. 716 - 8 Street N, Three Hills. $750.00 + 403-443-5594 or 403-445-1522. m2mc

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

ALECT SEEDS~Three Hills, AB~Garry & Karen Weigum~SPRING WHEAT~AC Stettler~CDC Go~Alvena~FIELD PEAS (yellow)~CDC Meadow~FLAX~Hanley~MALT BARLEY~AC Metcalfe~FEED & FORAGE~Prima Rye~Phone 403-443-2476 (res.)~403-443-1167 (cel.)~email alectseeds@telusplanet.net~ 17m25c

SEED 2011~Cert. PONOKA Barley~Cert. COWBOY Barley~Cert. GO HRS Wheat ~Cert. SUPERB Wheat~DON METZGER~403-572-3284~cel. 403-321-0032~403-321-0046~ 17m25p

Cert. SEED For Sale~~Cert. CDC GO HRS Wheat~~Cert. CDC COPELAND Barley~2 row Malt~~Cert. CDC Patrick Peas~~Contact SICH SEED FARM~Louis 442-2112, 443-3250~Ivan 403-588-9904~ 16j15p

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 ~

For Sale - Greenfeed and Hay. Big rounds. 403-572-3378. 7m9p

Penwest Seeds~403-443-2577~Spring 2011 Seed for Sale~• Barley - AC Metcalfe~• Oats - Jordan~• Peas (Yellow) Meadow~(green) Patrick~• Wheat - CDC Go (HRS)~Stettler (HRS)~ f2mc

Large round hay, greenfeed and oat straw for sale. Feed tests available. Can deliver 2 to 233 bale loads. 403-335-4563. 14m25p

LIVESTOCK

CHAROLAIS BULLS: polled & horned, red & white. Performance tested, semen tested. Free delivery when ready. Parklane Charolais 442-2504. 18j15c

WAWEDASH FARMS All Red Factor Charolais Bull Sale Wed., March 16, 2011, Dryland Cattle Corp, Veteran, AB at 1 pm. 36 semen tested 2 year olds. Wayne Hislop 306-968-2414, Shannon Kuzmiski 403-664-2755. 5m9c

RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY: Add value to your bottom line with top quality Red Angus yearling bulls. Easy calving, high maternal and performance sires that are structurally and genetically sound. Fertility tested and 100% guaranteed and delivered. Call to see the bulls and tour the herd. www.newdimensioncattle.com ndcc@wildroseinternet.ca New Dimension Cattle Company, Linden, Alberta. Tel: 403-546-2010; Cell: 403-803-8035. 12m18p

MISC SERVICES

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. 9m30p

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

FOR SALE - NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED! 2 gas ovens; 1 fridge; 1 electric stove; 1 metal office desk & cradenza; 1 Pepsi Coin Pop Machine. To make your offer call: 442-3912 or 442-3755. 2m9c

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

HIGH SPEED INTERNET~for town and country~www.wildroseinternet.ca~888-633-3974~"Connecting the Community" 24j29p

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

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

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER~INCOME TAX PROGRAM~Need a hand with your taxes? The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program helps low-income individuals complete their basic tax return free of charge. For an appointment or more information call Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services at 403-443-3800. 8a20c

NOTICES

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

Notice to Creditors~and Claimants~Estate of OLGA PAGET, formerly of Three Hills, Alberta who died on February 16, 2011 at Three Hills, Alberta.~If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by March 30, 2011 with: Frank N.T. VanderKley, Solicitor for the Executor of the Estate, P.O. Box 640, 321 Main Street, Trochu, Alberta T0M 2C0.~If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.~Creditors: You must include a full description and value of the debt you allege the deceased owes you and a full description and value of any of the deceased's property that you hold as security for the debt.~Claimants: You must include a full description of your claim and why you have a right to make such a claim. 2m9c

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

The family of Jean Tainsh would like to thank everyone for the flowers, food, cards, visits, prayers and comfort shown to us during our loss. Thank you to Dr. Savage and the team from the Foothills Hospital for the care they provided over the last few months. A special thank you to Suzanne Kirk and Jan Cinnamon for going above and beyond in ensuring comfort in those final hours. Thank you to Jan and Ken for all you did in the following days. The outpouring of love and support from you all has made this difficult time a little easier.~Dwen (Civer) Campbell~Margaret Nielsen~PJ, & Jim Rempel & Family~Michelle & Gord Ferguson & Family~Jackie & Ryan Olson & Family~Johnnie & Kendra Campbell & Family~Rick & Cindy Nielsen & Family~Gloria & Ron Penno & Family~Ken & Deb Nielsen & Family~ 1m2p

Our sincere thanks to the doctors, nursing staff and EMS attendants for the care given Darel during his stay in hospital. Also, thanks for all the visits, calls, treats and cards. Your concern was greatly appreciated.~Darel & Donna Pride~ 1m2p

In memory of~Blair Kubinec~A thousand times we needed you~A thousand times we cried~If love alone could have saved you~You never would have died.~A heart of gold stopped beating~Two twinkling eyes closed to rest~God broke our hearts to prove he only took the best.~Never a day goes by that you're not~In our hearts and our soul.~Love and miss you, Blair~Grammie & Grandpa~Uncle Brandon &~Auntie Catherine~ 1m2p

THANK YOU~The families of Margaret Riep would like to thank our communities for the generosity and kindness that was shown to Mom during her stay in the hospital. Special thanks to the Doctors and nurses at the Three Hills Hospital for all the cards they gave Mom. A huge thank you also to her many friends and neighbours for their visits, cards and flowers. We'd like to thank the members of St. Anne's Catholic Church for their help in making Mom's funeral a celebration of life. Thanks also to all those who helped with the lunch, especially the CWL and the members of Three Hills Victory Church. We also appreciate the numerous phone calls, cards, flowers, food, thoughts and prayers that we received from our friends and community members during this time as well as all the donations in lieu of flowers. Special thanks to Andy and his staff at Prairie Winds Funeral Home for their excellent care with all the arrangements. We very much appreciate all you did for our family.~Blessings from the~Riep families~ 1m2p

To the lady who bought a touch lamp and window washer that were already sold, PLEASE RETURN both items to 1030 - 4 Ave. E or call 443-2664. 1m2p

Happy Birthday~ADOLPH PAULS~84 on March 7!~Love from~Hilda & children~ 1m2p

PETS

For Sale - Purebred miniature Dachshund puppies. Ready to go, $300. Please call Connie anytime (403) 442-3720. 4m2p

WANTED

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. 4m9p

Required: Equipment operator and maintenance person for our Linden Plant. Should have an agricultural background and good mechanical skills. Must be able to work with minimum supervision. Requires a clean, class 3 license. Will train to meet job requirements and could work into a full-time position. Competitive salary and Company benefits. Kneehill Soil Services, Linden, AB. Phone Earl 403-546-5040 or fax resume to 403-443-3724. 4m9c

The Three Hills Golf Club is looking for clubhouse and outside help for the 2011 golf season. Successful candidates must have excellent customer service skills, be detail-oriented, have the ability to work flexible hours and be able to work in a team environment. Inside staff must be 18 years of age. Send your resume to Box 1004, Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0 or email it to up2par@3hills.ca Deadline for applications is March 16. For more information, phone Kevin Christiansen at 403-546-3012. 3m9c

Part time professional driver with Class 1 license and experience pulling 5-6 axle configuration trailers wanted for approximately two days a week. Must be flexible as days and times may vary. Send resume to tony@lonepineltd.com; fax 403-546-2483, or drop off at Lone Pine Logistics, Linden. Phone is 403-546-3766. 3m16c

Live-in caregiver wanted. Duties include caregiving, cooking, cleaning, lite outdoor duties. Good working environment. Write to Box 861, Rosedale, AB T0J 2V0. 4m23c

Three Hills Super 8 has opening for part-time/casual front desk clerk and also part-time/casual breakfast room attendant. Call Regina (403-443-8888) or drop off resume. 2m9c

Blue Quill Restaurant in Trochu, AB requires a Waitress/Waiter. Must have Pro Serve. Email resume to: bluequillrestaurant@yahoo.com or call 403-442-2197. 1m2p

The Acme Swimming Pool is currently accepting applications for lifeguards for the summer season. Please fax resume to 403-546-3943 by March 16, 2011. 1m2p

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

Great 2 BR suite. $625/mo. in Carbon, includes heat, electricity, water, parking and laundry. Nice building in Carbon only 15 minutes to Drumheller, Three Hills, Acme or LInden. 1 block to grocery, restaurants, gas, school, bank. Call 403-201-2390 or 572-3480. 5m30p

2011-2012 Kindergarten Registration Trochu Valley School is now accepting registrations for kindergarten students. Children aged 5 years on or before February 28, 2012 are eligible for Kindergarten in the fall 2011. Children aged 6 years on or before February 28, 2012 are eligible for Grade One in the fall 2011. Please call Trochu Valley School if you have any questions – 403-442-3872. Forms available at the school. Please register at the school by March 22, 2011. Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate and Alberta Health Care card. 3m16c

Linden - 1 bedroom home, renovated, fireplace, backs onto park, references req'd. Call Kim at 403-546-6771. m2mc

THANK YOU~Edith and the family of George Edwards would like to thank the Prairie Tab congregation, Dr. Dada, the Three Hills Hospital nursing staff, the Home Care nursing staff, and the volunteers at the Seniors Outreach for your faithfulness and care during the time of George's illness. Thanks as well to our friends and community for their support and understanding during these many years. We have been overwhelmed by the expressions of love, the cards, and the words of remembrance upon George's passing. Your support has been a great comfort. 1m2p

Kevin's Automotive and Tire Servicing is selling its remaining items: Shop & Office Equipment; Tools; New & Used Tires & Parts, etc. Friday, March 11 and Sat., March 12, 9-4 at 107 - 6 St. NW in Linden (across from Home Hardware). Info 403-546-3112. 2m9p

Ghost Pine Community Group meeting March 8, 7:30 pm at The Chateau. 1m2c

Nilgiri's Teahouse will be closed until March 26, when we will re-open at 10 am. 4m24p

Business for sale - Established for 3 years. Good returns with possibility for expansion. Serious inquiries only. Phone 403-443-5113. 2m9p

Aaron Harbidge~FARRIER SERVICES~Hot shoeing, cold shoeing, trimming. Phone 587-321-0066. Graduate of OSHS. Quality service with a smile. 4m23p

For Rent: 1/4 of land - 120 ac pasture with water/40 cult., 3 miles west of Three Hills. Call Rick 443-7705, cel. 443-3324. 2m9c