Classifieds March 9

REAL ESTATE

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

Texas USA Best Buy - Own your own prime 20 acre ranch in booming West Texas. Only $395 per acre $99 per month. Guaranteed financing. Call 1-800-875-6568. 2m16p

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

For Sale in Torrington - Shop Building on 1.95 acres. Concere block construction, 4300 sq. ft. Attached storage/offices, 1600 sq. ft., large door, large electrical service. $200,000. Phone 546-4463. 3n23p

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

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

BUSINESS

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

COMING EVENTS

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

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

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

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

KELSEY'S GETTING MARRIED!~A come and go Bridal Shower will be held for Kelsey Parker, bride of Brady Tullikopf Saturday, March 26 from 2-4 pm in the boardroom at the Best Western. (They are registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond). 3m23p

Three Hills Victim Services 8th Annual Steak and Lobsterfest Dinner Saturday June 11 Trochu Community Centre: $40 Steak, $45 Lobster $50 Steak & Lobster . Please get your tickets at the Three Hills RCMP Detachment, Delburne Town Office or Balkwill's Pharmacy in Trochu. For more info. call 443-5539 and ask for Angie. 3m23c

GARAGE SALES

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

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 - House in Trochu: 4 bdr + 2 bathrooms, attached garage, large yard. No pets or smoking. References required. 1 month Damage Deposit. $1000 + utilities. Available immediately. Phone 780-960-3483. 6a13p

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

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

For Rent: Main floor 3 bdr, big kitchen, laundry facilities, $750/mo. OR rooms for rent, $350/mo., smaller room $300/mo. ALL include utilities, no smoking, pets or partying. Call 403-443-8443. 4m4p

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. 4m30p

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

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

GRAIN AND 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. 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. 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

MISC. SERVICES

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

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

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

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

PERSONAL

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 care 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~ 1m9p

PETS

FREE - 1 year old Collie-cross female. Very social. Great kids dog. 443-1622. 1m9p

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. 1m9p

Genetic Alliance Ltd. is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their team east of Didsbury, Alberta. The opening is a part-time casual position working primarily on the lab side and learning the barn side of our Genetic Station. Duties will include learning how to process, package and analyze boar semen, animal care and collection. Shift includes Sundays and casual hours through the week. Starting wage will be $11.00 - $12.00 per hour depending on farm experience. Successful candidate needs to be reliable, hard-working and have a good attitude. For more information, contact Thomas at 335-4150 or fax resume to 546-3101. 2m16c

Part-time Room Attendant needed. Approximately 20-32 hours per week. Must be available some weekends. Apply with resume to Best Western, Three Hills. 2m16c

3D Patch Work is looking for a full-time oilfield labourer. Experience is an asset, but not necessary. Competitive wages, working in Trochu and surrounding areas. Fax resume with references to 403-368-2480. m9mc

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

For Rent - 2 bedroom lower level suite in Wheatland Apartments includes fridge, stove, laundry facilities and all utilities except power. Available March 16. Close to downtown. Quiet lifestyle, no smoking and no pets, references required. Phone 443-2283. m9mc

In Memoriam~LeRoy Roach~Dec. 13, 1914 - Mar. 1, 2005~Louise Roach~Aug. 12, 1915 - July 3, 2006~Always remembered by~Gene, Leslie Ann~and families~ 1m9p

For Rent - Linden: 1150 sq. ft. 5 bdr bungalow, 2 1/2 bath, 28' x 28' infloor heated garage/workshop, large corner lot overlooking coulee. Available May 1. $700 + utilities $700 DD. NS, NP. Phone 403-999-6461. 3m23p

2 bdr. House for rent, $850 includes utilities. ALSO basement suite, $500, utilities included. Available immediately. 403-598-2180. 2m16p

Window & Door Sale~20% Off Jeldwen~order must be in by~April 1, 2011~Three Hills Glass~403-443-7898~ 1m9c

Kevin and Laurie Stewart praise God for the safe arrival of precious little 6 lb. 5 1/2 oz., Josiah James Laverne on January 29, 2011. 1m9p

For sale: Small 12x42 Mobile Home in Three Hills. Quiet location. $10,000 obo. Call Doug 403-443-3663. 2m16p

Annual Meeting - Torrington Silver Willows Senior Society members March 17, 12 noon. Please attend. 2m16c

Are you looking~for a Bookkeeper?~For your Oilfield, Agriculture or Small business. 15 years of bookkeeping experience. Quickbooks and AgExpert Analyst. Please contact Abby Jensen @ 442-2052. 4m30p

HOUSE FOR SALE: 1200 sq. feet, 4 year old bi-level house with fully developed basement, 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, double detached garage, two large decks, fully landscaped corner lot with lots of trees, shrubs and perennials. $297,000. Call 403-443-2863. 4m30p

I would like to thank my family for being with Lars every day he was in hospital. A special thank you for all the friends who attended Lars Sorensen's memorial service. Also for the floral arrangements and cards of condolences. Thank you to Rev. Salesi Takau and Rev. Stan Bessey for officiating. To the Linden Men's Choir and to Brenda Johnson for the music. A special thank you to the Acme United Church Ladies and Prairie Rose Rebekah Lodge for serving refreshments.~Joan E. Sorensen~& family~ 1m9c

Greenhouse help wanted - $8.50/hour depending on experience. Located in Tochu area. Call Cheryl 403-818-0487. 1m9p