ANNOUNCEMENTS

Town & Country Guardian Drugs – Killam
Now carries Finesse Home Essentials Oils!
We carry 19 different essential oils ranging from $8.69 to $17.99.
Come in and see us for more information! Main Street Killam.

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Ace Entertainment
Disc Jockey Services and Public Address System
DJ DEANO
Dean Arntzen, Box 306, Sedgewick, AB. T0B 4C0
Phone (780) 384-2350
Cell (780) 385-0567
School Dances, Weddings, Family Gatherings, and Social Functions.

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Renew quick and easy at The Community Press in Killam, Sedgewick, at Jerry’s Pharmacy in Daysland, Coutts Hardware in Forestburg, Double D Agencies in Galahad; or mail a cheque for $42.75 to Box 99, Sedgewick, AB. T0B 4C0.

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Niconna’s Greenhouse open as of May 1. Nick and Donna Kozak, 780-879-2240. 11067-602 sec. rd., 22 km east of Alliance on 602 sec. rd. or 3 km west of junction sec. rd. #872 and #602. Large variety of bedding plants, herbs, vegetables. Also urns and hanging baskets.

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Forster’s Greenhouses now open for the spring season!
Wide variety of annuals and vegetables. Hanging baskets in 12”, 14”, and 16” sizes.
Monday to Friday – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weekends – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 14516 Hwy 53, Forestburg, AB (formerly Sunrich Greenhouses). 780-582-2460

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Due to the passing of Dolores Meyer
Meyer’s Greenhouse
is CLOSED.

Alvin Meyer and family would like to thank you for your many years of patronage and wish you the best with your flower gardens.

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Parents for Fun is looking for our Community Partner in the Village of Forestburg for this year’s Movie in the Park event! Parents for Fun will donate the 50/50 proceeds to an organization in your community and in return they need to provide our event with some form of children’s activity from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. This can be anything from games, to painting bird houses, a petting zoo, or anything! So send us your proposal and join in the fun night! It’s a great way to raise awareness for your organization! Email funinflagstaff@telus.net or call 780-385-2346.

CARD OF THANKS

The Killam Cemetery Board and the Town of Killam would like to thank all those who came out and helped with the cemetery clean-up on Wednesday, May 7. Your help is very much appreciated.

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Killam Hall of Fame
wishes to thank:
Sponsors – S. James Agencies, Chevraux Farms, Rocky Mountain Equipment, Campbell McLennan, Battle River Implements, J.J. D.K. Adventures Ltd.
Budding Ideas – Flowers, Town of Killam – Advertising, Mick Kushnerik – Music.
Presenters Bud James, Carol Arntzen, and Steve McEachern. 4H speakers Logan Holbie, Karla Ness, and Kaylee Prichard. And to all who supported in any way.

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St. Andrews United Church wishes to thank all the people who donated, prepared, and ate our supper. We are also grateful to those who contributed, arranged, and bid on items. We could not have done it without you.

COMING EVENTS

The Tri-County Job and Career Fair is looking for vendors!
If you are currently looking for employees or apprentices, you need to be here! We are expecting more than 400 students and job seekers to come to this event. Wednesday, May 21 in the Killam Arena.

Contact Kimberley Bonnett at the Battle River Training Hub for more information or to book your table now! Call: 780-385-2233.

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Mack. Come and Compare!
Join us for a FREE BBQ
& check out why your next truck should be
MACK.

Wednesday, May 21
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE BBQ
in Hardisty at the Hardisty Co-op Cardlock along Hwy 13.
We’d love to meet you!
For more information, please call Brad at 587-377-7000.

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Killam and District Health Care Foundation 2nd annual walk/run event.
May 24, Killam Agriplex, walkers start at 9 a.m., runners 9:30 a.m.
Fee: $25 each
What: Celebrating 150 years of Catholic Health Care in Alberta. Hot lunch served after the event. Prizes for best costumes and more. Pick up your registration and pledge sheets at Crafty Creations, Killam Hospital, or email killamfunrun@gmail.com. Monies raised from this event will go towards capital equipment that our health care centre is in need of for its daily operation.

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Hardisty UCW is holding their annual “Slip and Bloomer” sale on Tuesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at the United Church Hall. There will also be a bake sale, with proceeds going to the Mission and Service Fund. All donations of baking and plants are much appreciated. For more information call 780-888-2266. The hall will be open at 5 p.m. to accept donations. If you need to have something picked up, call the number above.

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Forestburg & District Museum has a wonderful collection of artifacts and archival documents from the community. Do you have an interest in local history? We need you!
FORESTBURG
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WED., MAY 21 – 7:30 p.m. at the Museum.
The board would like input on:
-Development plans for the lot adjacent to the Museum.
-Programs you would like to see offered.

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There will be a bridal shower for Kristal Lewis, bride-elect of Dustin Bosshard, on Sunday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Killam Baptist Church. All ladies are welcome.

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Lougheed Sports Day
Monday, May 19.
Join us for a great day of ball games. Bouncy house, sand/money pit, Deanna Maertz and her body bling, and Main Street Medley’s sidewalk sale. Tournaments include Mens, Ladies, Boys Bantam, Girls Bantam as well as younger age groups. Games begin at 9 a.m. Come and cheer on your favourite team from Flagstaff and surrounding areas. $5 gate charge. 6 and under FREE.

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Wine & Cheese Event
Friday, May 30 at 7 p.m.
at Battle River Implements in Killam.
Please join us for our second annual
LADIES NIGHT
with entertainment by Sharon Widdup.
Please RSVP to Megan by
Monday, May 19 either by email or phone:
mhafso@briltd.com or 780-385-3993.

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Flagstaff Communities Try-It Triathlon
Sat., May 31
300 metre swim, 10 km bike, 4.5 km run.
Not sure if you want to TRY it alone? A team consists of 2 or 3 participants with each member completing a leg of the race. For more information please contact Town of Killam at 780-385-3977 or Town of Sedgewick at 780-384-3504.

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F-150 SALE!
Best Deals on the Best Trucks!
at Lamb Ford in Camrose.
Call: 1-800-994-9953.
Click: www.lambford.com
Come In: Highway 13 East, Camrose

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Flagstaff Victim Services
Annual General Meeting
Monday, June 2 at 6:15 p.m.
Board room at Flagstaff Family & Community Services building in Killam.

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F.I.R.S.T.
Annual General Meeting
Monday, June 2 at 6 p.m.
Board room at Flagstaff Family & Community Services building in Killam.

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Save the Date!
8th Annual TNT Charity Golf Tournament
Friday, July 25.
Call 780-384-2044 to register.

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Alliance & District Ag Society presents:
Youth ATV Awareness Day
Saturday, May 31
$10 per person or $25 per family.
Register now! Space is limited. Contact 780-879-3911.
Alliance Sports Grounds. Lunch included.
For more info, email ltowers55@yahoo.ca.

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May Madness Sale at Stettler GM!
Hurry, units are priced to sell. 0% down on several models.
www.stettlergm.com
Call toll free 1-888-742-3409.

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Flagstaff County invites local businesses to learn how to use Social Media to market and build relationships with current and future customers.
All sessions will be held from 9 am to 12 Noon
in the Wheatland Room at the Flagstaff County Office
Cost $20 for all 3 sessions or $10 per session.
Monday June 2. Monday, June 9. Monday, June 16.
RSVP by May 30th.
Contact Bernadete 780-384-4152, email blogozar@flagstaff.ab.ca.

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Flagstaff Active Living Conference
Providence Place, Daysland
Monday, June 2.
10 am to 2:30 pm.
Open to everyone over the age of 55.
Includes registration, breakfast, and lunch at no charge.
Call 780-384-4123 to register by May 30.

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Tofield Sodbuster Rodeo
May 30, 31, & June 1
Rodeo Dance Saturday, May 31
Pre-Show: Taryn Stauffer. FreeTown hits the stage at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20. Call 780-662-3269 today to reserve yours!

FOR RENT

Fully furnished house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in Sedgewick with internet, utilities, and cable included. $600 per room/per month for non-smoking, responsible adults. Call 780-390-0201.

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May 1, available large, quiet, 2 Bedroom apartment in Killam. Call Chuck 780-458-3771

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900 Sq. ft. 2 bedroom acreage, well water, gas furnace. 8 miles south of Lougheed. $820/month. Available May 1. Contact david.pushie@hotmail.com or 306-716-0913

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3 bedroom house with garage in Heisler. Available June 1. Freshly painted. Looking for long term renters – NO partiers. $700/month $700 damage deposit plus utilities. Call Debbie for more information 780-663-3981 (house) 780-632-8999 (cell).

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Sedgewick – one bedroom, furnished suite. Cable/WiFi, washer/dryer, private entrance. Available immediately. Phone Jack 780-384-2247

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Acreage NE of Lougheed. Four bedroom house and shop. Available June 1. Call 780-888-1278

FOR SALE

1995 IHC 4700, 466 DT Diesel. 13ft. flat deck. $7,500 780-387-0477

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Adams wagon 42” and 48” wheels. Extremely good shape. $2500 780-387-0477

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1973 Dodge 12ft. motorhome. Extra good shape. $4,900 780-387-0477

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2005 Ford Freestyle AWD SUV. Asking $4,500 780-387-0477

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Old Brittania kitchen wood stove. Very old and fancy. $600 780-387-0477

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2001 Travelaire Rustler 5th wheel trailer. 23 feet. Bunk beds. Smoke free. Phone 780-385-3636

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1996 26ft. Kustom Coach 5th wheel. All appliances in good working order. To view, phone 780-386-2178

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Equipment for sale
•Rototiller
•Snowblower
•Kioti Tractor
•Ritchie Stock Waterer
•Corral gates
•7’ mower 3pt hitch
•Schwin bikes
•Posts, misc.

For more information, call 780-384-3888

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Used items:
•Printer – digital, colour, laser
•Laminator
•Desk phone
•Computer keyboards

Many more items to view, two days only. Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. South of Sedgwick (at Esso) 6 miles Rt to RR 125 ~1/4 mile, Left – South 6.5 miles. For directions, please phone 780-384-2454

GARAGE SALE

Hardisty 5003 – 47 street. Saturday, May 17 and Saturday, May 24 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. We are moving to a condo. Tools and household goods.

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Lougheed combined garage sale/market Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Lougheed Arena. The Arena board will be selling lunch. We have room for more garage sale tables and vendors. Contact Jean at 780-386-2278.

HELP WANTED

See the employment display ads before the classifieds
every week in the latest edition of
The Community Press!

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The Village of Strome is accepting applications for summer employment for the months of July and August. The individual must have a valid driver’s licence and be available to work full time. The work will include cutting grass, watering plants, as well as other miscellaneous duties.
Please submit resumes by May 30 to the Village of Strome, box 179, Strome, AB, T0B 4H0 or email strome@syban.net

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The Village of Galahad is inviting applications for a worker for the months of July and August. Duties – general outdoor parks maintenance, painting, and cleaning. A valid driver’s licence is required. Please apply by May 16 to
Gwenda Poyser, Administrator, Village of Galahad, Box 66, Galahad, AB T0B 1R0
gpoyser@flagstaff.ab.ca
Phone 780-583-3741 or fax 780-384-3635

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Air is invisible and so is word-of-mouth. Advertise in the newspaper. Phone: 780-385-6693. Fax: 780-385-3107.

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Looking for work?
Stop in at the Flagstaff Community Adult Learning office in Killam to check out our job board, or make an appointment to work on a free resume. We are open Tuesday to Friday, 9 to 5. Look for the big green sign beside the Credit Union (5005 50 street). Call 780-385-3712

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Farm Boys
Must know how to operate large farm equipment, must have Class 1 licence with semi truck experience. Year- round work. Hardisty, AB. Cliff Potter (780) 888-1100.

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Required for
Lougheed Area:
•Class 1 driver (hauling wide loads)
•Pilot driver – class 5 (women welcome)
•Welders/Labourers (tickets not required)
•Industrial painters
Call Peter Unger
403-741-6619

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Air brake course May 28 in Bawlf. Also, Class 1 and 3 driving courses since 1993. Visit camdrivereducation.ca or call 1-877-672-2131.

LIVESTOCK

Semen tested Black Angus yearling bulls for sale. Contact Roger Spady (780) 879-3941

MEMORIAL

Dallas Simons
March 16, 1986 –
May 18, 2012
Loving Husband,
Daddy, and Friend
Gone are the days we used to share, but in our hearts you’re always there. Never more than a thought away, loved and remembered every day.
Love,
Kaley, Chase, Kestin,
your family and friends
XO XO XO

REAL ESTATE

8 acres
3,760 sq. ft. on 2 floors
7 miles southwest of Killam REDUCED – $549,000
www.comfree.com/459392

New oak floors up and new carpet down, 9 new appliances, bathroom fixtures, counter tops, and tile. Attached garage, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, built-in vac, and more. Heated shop with office, barn, 4 stall storage shed, fenced for livestock. Call Marilyn & Jack O’Brien at 780-385-8686.

SERVICES

Custom Work
Seeding, swathing, silage cut and haul, combining, bale hauling. C. Potter and Sons 780-888-1100

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HANDYMAN JAMES
Sedgewick, AB.
780-384-3766
Call for all your drywall, painting, and flooring. Plus complete bathroom, kitchen, and basement renos from start to finish. Call… no job too small.

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BILL the CARPENTER
Repairs and projects, doors and storm doors, baseboard and casing, furniture repair, drywall repair, steps, railings, storage, home or work. J/M carpenter for 35 years. Phone 780-385-3944. Cell 780-385-4882.

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Housekeeper
Now accepting new clients for housekeeping and cleaning; one time (spring cleaning) or regular schedule. For more info call 780-385-0520

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Ted’s Custom
Feedlot Cleaning
Ted & Joan Djos
Owner/Operators
Sedgewick 780-384-3571
780-385-0465 (cell)

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The Community Press Sedgewick carries pom poms in an assortment of colours for decorating. Call and ask Karen today 780-384-3641.

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MAIN STREET
MEDLEY
114 Main Street Alliance
708-879-2100
• Embroidery • Engraving (rotary and laser) • Signs
• Decals • Vehicle Graphics • Direct to garment printing • and a whole lot more! What can we do for you? Check out our Facebook.

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Carpet and upholstery cleaning – residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at 780-384-3087, Sedgewick.