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The solar electricity hype
STARS air ambulance not exempt
from restraints of current economy
by Adrienne Tait
Since her presentation to Yellowhead County
The Board of Reflections
blind view council on April 12, Glenda Farnden municipal Invites the Community to our
relations liaison for STARS air ambulance has been
fielding calls from area residents inquiring about
window the service and expressing concerns regarding the Annual General Meeting
council's decision to deny the request for support.
Farnden asked county councillors to recognize
5:00 p.m. June 14, 2016
fashions Conservative STARS as a vital part of their protective services Regular meeting to follow
and requested a $2 per capita funding amount be
iews allocated as a line item in the protective services At Reflections Adult
budget. That request was denied in a 5:4 split vote
Drop-In Centre
decision by council.
Guest Column by Clyde Corser
STARS is a non-profit, registered charitable 5029 1 Avenue
organization that has been serving Alberta for more (Next to Sears)
January 4, January 25 than 30 years.
Farnden said of the rural municipalities in Alberta
two thirds participate in per capita annual funding For additional information
Please call
February 15 with several of those providing more than the $2 780-723-2390
per capita request. The northern municipalities
have shown unanimous support with Saddle Hills
Conservative
March 7, 28 iews County being the largest contributor at $65 per history STARS was in danger of not selling out for SPRING SPECIAL ON
capita, with the counties of Clear Hills and
Greenview each approaching the $30 per capita
their annual STARS lottery.
RADIUS EDGE DECKING
The lottery generates one third of the revenue
April 18 Guest Column by Clyde Corser mark. needed to keep STARS operational and Albertans 5/4”x5” pressure treated, radius edge decking
“Some consider it a large ask,” said Farnden, “But
5/4”x5” pressure treated, radius edge decking
at $2 per capita it is pretty miniscule in the big
came together to show their support and the lottery
available. Pure Lodgepole Pine.
available. Pure Lodgepole Pine.
picture and could be a significant amount in terms did sell out. “It is a testament to how Albertans feel 8’ at $3.54 each; 10’ at $4.43 each;
8’ at $3.54 each; 10’ at $4.43 each;
May 9, 30 of sustainability for STARS.” Farnden believes about STARS. That lottery pays for one [of the 12’ at $5.94 each; 14’ at $6.93 each
12’ at $5.94 each; 14’ at $6.93 each
being a line item on municipal budgets would allow
three] bases in Alberta,” said Farnden. However,
both the municipalities and STARS to budget
that leaves approximately $15 million to be
780-723-9525780-723-9525
June 20 accordingly. fundraised for the charity from community, Yellowhead Yellowhead craig@yellowheadwood.comcraig@yellowheadwood.com
Wood Products Inc.Wood Products Inc.
Hinton and Grande Cache have both supported
municipal, corporate, and public support.
STARS for the past number of years.
The largest single funding source for the charity is
While there have been a few negative responses
July 11 Summers Drilling Water Well Drillingater Well Drilling to their request, of the one third of rural Alberta Health Services at approximately $10
Summers Drilling W
million annually. The operational cost to fund the
municipalities not currently contributing on an
three Alberta bases is approximately $36 million
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
annual basis there are “a handful pending and some
Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water
August 1, 22 Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water haven't been asked yet,” said Farnden. annually. While the AHS donation covers 24% of P * Furnaces Replacement SHEET METAL
the required funding the charity must fundraise the
SALES SERVICE P
INSTALLATIONS P
well repairs.
well repairs.
In 2015 STARS responded to 18 calls in Edson
remaining 76%.
and 46 in Yellowhead County. Over the last five
Since its inception STARS has strived to become
Sept. 12 years they have responded to calls in the county a leader in trauma and critical care and an innovator * Furnaces/Air Conditioners
* Residential Heating Packages
232 times. And the call volume for rural
in treatment. “We are an airborne intensive care
* Electronic Air Cleaners
municipalities is only increasing. “On average we
unit. A lot of people don't realise STARS is
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
October 3, 24 are seeing a 6%-10% increase in call volume every internationally recognized as a leader in critical * Sheet Metal Work
year,” said Farnden.
care. We are known for being innovative,” said
FREE ESTIMATES
With the economic downturn hitting industry,
Farnden. From night vision goggles to the first
www.readsheating.ca
corporate donations to STARS have declined. “Just airborne ultra sound machine Farnden said STARS Email: Cameron@readsheating.com
November 14 4405 50 str www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com because we are a charity doesn't mean we are has received positive feedback from physicians 4640 3 Avenue Phone: (780) 723-3553
780-963-1282
780-963-1282
4405 50 streeteet
exempt from the restraints of the current economy,”
across the province who have seen improved
Stony Plain, AB
Stony Plain, AB
www
said Farnden. For the first time in its 23 year
patient outcomes.
December 5, 26? Edson, AB T7E 1C2 Authorized Dealer Fax: (780) 723-3552
Thank You! Diesel is the sweetest little MAY BOOKINGS
Thank You!
NOW TAKING
* Furnaces Replacement
guy who loves to hug and
* Furnaces/Air Conditioners
* Residential Heating Packages
has one heck of a happy
* Electronic Air Cleaners
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
* Sheet Metal Work
I would like to
Over the years I've been called to provide
Blind View thank my many dance when you get home. my service to your area. Due to distance it
FREE ESTIMATES
He still needs some
patience when adjusting to
Window Fashions friends and family new situations as he doesn't wasn't affordable.
for coming out to always have the most
help me celebrate confidence. This May, I'm going to try spending 4 days
Custom Window Treatments my 95th Birthday. a week in Edson.
since 1988 Thank you also for A great hiking companion Diesel stays on the
the many cards, trail. He's a medium energy dog that's great I Hope To Hear From You!
780.723.5734 Julie Van Ember gifts, flowers and with kids of any age, good with dogs and non
reactive cats.
780.542.0898 blindvw@gmail.com phone calls from I operate a true truck mounted vacuum
those who could not Completely house trained and great in a
come to my celebration. vehicle, Diesel is 7 years young and waiting to and compressor. Professionally built
Also, a Thank You to the many people meet his forever family. This gentle soul for the purposes of cleaning
who contributed to the success of the deserves the best. residential and commercial venting.
day. Visit edsonanimalrescue.com
I would especially like to thank my for more information or 780-712-6788.
sister, Alverna, and my long time friends Sponsored by: STONY PLAIN FURNACE
Tina Wildebeour and Phyllis Lawrence & VENTILATION
for coming to help me celebrate my JASON HIRD TRUCKINGJASON HIRD TRUCKING
brithday. I had a wonderful day. 780-712-9493 CLEANING
Florence Haggart Fax: 780-723-2213
Call 780-723-9493 for information CALL DAVE 780-963-2488
The solar electricity hype
STARS air ambulance not exempt
from restraints of current economy
by Adrienne Tait
Since her presentation to Yellowhead County
The Board of Reflections
blind view council on April 12, Glenda Farnden municipal Invites the Community to our
relations liaison for STARS air ambulance has been
fielding calls from area residents inquiring about
window the service and expressing concerns regarding the Annual General Meeting
council's decision to deny the request for support.
Farnden asked county councillors to recognize
5:00 p.m. June 14, 2016
fashions Conservative STARS as a vital part of their protective services Regular meeting to follow
and requested a $2 per capita funding amount be
iews allocated as a line item in the protective services At Reflections Adult
budget. That request was denied in a 5:4 split vote
Drop-In Centre
decision by council.
Guest Column by Clyde Corser
STARS is a non-profit, registered charitable 5029 1 Avenue
organization that has been serving Alberta for more (Next to Sears)
January 4, January 25 than 30 years.
Farnden said of the rural municipalities in Alberta
two thirds participate in per capita annual funding For additional information
Please call
February 15 with several of those providing more than the $2 780-723-2390
per capita request. The northern municipalities
have shown unanimous support with Saddle Hills
Conservative
March 7, 28 iews County being the largest contributor at $65 per history STARS was in danger of not selling out for SPRING SPECIAL ON
capita, with the counties of Clear Hills and
Greenview each approaching the $30 per capita
their annual STARS lottery.
RADIUS EDGE DECKING
The lottery generates one third of the revenue
April 18 Guest Column by Clyde Corser mark. needed to keep STARS operational and Albertans 5/4”x5” pressure treated, radius edge decking
“Some consider it a large ask,” said Farnden, “But
5/4”x5” pressure treated, radius edge decking
at $2 per capita it is pretty miniscule in the big
came together to show their support and the lottery
available. Pure Lodgepole Pine.
available. Pure Lodgepole Pine.
picture and could be a significant amount in terms did sell out. “It is a testament to how Albertans feel 8’ at $3.54 each; 10’ at $4.43 each;
8’ at $3.54 each; 10’ at $4.43 each;
May 9, 30 of sustainability for STARS.” Farnden believes about STARS. That lottery pays for one [of the 12’ at $5.94 each; 14’ at $6.93 each
12’ at $5.94 each; 14’ at $6.93 each
being a line item on municipal budgets would allow
three] bases in Alberta,” said Farnden. However,
both the municipalities and STARS to budget
that leaves approximately $15 million to be
780-723-9525780-723-9525
June 20 accordingly. fundraised for the charity from community, Yellowhead Yellowhead craig@yellowheadwood.comcraig@yellowheadwood.com
Wood Products Inc.Wood Products Inc.
Hinton and Grande Cache have both supported
municipal, corporate, and public support.
STARS for the past number of years.
The largest single funding source for the charity is
While there have been a few negative responses
July 11 Summers Drilling Water Well Drillingater Well Drilling to their request, of the one third of rural Alberta Health Services at approximately $10
Summers Drilling W
million annually. The operational cost to fund the
municipalities not currently contributing on an
three Alberta bases is approximately $36 million
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
annual basis there are “a handful pending and some
Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water
August 1, 22 Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water haven't been asked yet,” said Farnden. annually. While the AHS donation covers 24% of P * Furnaces Replacement SHEET METAL
the required funding the charity must fundraise the
SALES SERVICE P
INSTALLATIONS P
well repairs.
well repairs.
In 2015 STARS responded to 18 calls in Edson
remaining 76%.
and 46 in Yellowhead County. Over the last five
Since its inception STARS has strived to become
Sept. 12 years they have responded to calls in the county a leader in trauma and critical care and an innovator * Furnaces/Air Conditioners
* Residential Heating Packages
232 times. And the call volume for rural
in treatment. “We are an airborne intensive care
* Electronic Air Cleaners
municipalities is only increasing. “On average we
unit. A lot of people don't realise STARS is
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
October 3, 24 are seeing a 6%-10% increase in call volume every internationally recognized as a leader in critical * Sheet Metal Work
year,” said Farnden.
care. We are known for being innovative,” said
FREE ESTIMATES
With the economic downturn hitting industry,
Farnden. From night vision goggles to the first
www.readsheating.ca
corporate donations to STARS have declined. “Just airborne ultra sound machine Farnden said STARS Email: Cameron@readsheating.com
November 14 4405 50 str www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com because we are a charity doesn't mean we are has received positive feedback from physicians 4640 3 Avenue Phone: (780) 723-3553
780-963-1282
780-963-1282
4405 50 streeteet
exempt from the restraints of the current economy,”
across the province who have seen improved
Stony Plain, AB
Stony Plain, AB
www
said Farnden. For the first time in its 23 year
patient outcomes.
December 5, 26? Edson, AB T7E 1C2 Authorized Dealer Fax: (780) 723-3552
Thank You! Diesel is the sweetest little MAY BOOKINGS
Thank You!
NOW TAKING
* Furnaces Replacement
guy who loves to hug and
* Furnaces/Air Conditioners
* Residential Heating Packages
has one heck of a happy
* Electronic Air Cleaners
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
* Sheet Metal Work
I would like to
Over the years I've been called to provide
Blind View thank my many dance when you get home. my service to your area. Due to distance it
FREE ESTIMATES
He still needs some
patience when adjusting to
Window Fashions friends and family new situations as he doesn't wasn't affordable.
for coming out to always have the most
help me celebrate confidence. This May, I'm going to try spending 4 days
Custom Window Treatments my 95th Birthday. a week in Edson.
since 1988 Thank you also for A great hiking companion Diesel stays on the
the many cards, trail. He's a medium energy dog that's great I Hope To Hear From You!
780.723.5734 Julie Van Ember gifts, flowers and with kids of any age, good with dogs and non
reactive cats.
780.542.0898 blindvw@gmail.com phone calls from I operate a true truck mounted vacuum
those who could not Completely house trained and great in a
come to my celebration. vehicle, Diesel is 7 years young and waiting to and compressor. Professionally built
Also, a Thank You to the many people meet his forever family. This gentle soul for the purposes of cleaning
who contributed to the success of the deserves the best. residential and commercial venting.
day. Visit edsonanimalrescue.com
I would especially like to thank my for more information or 780-712-6788.
sister, Alverna, and my long time friends Sponsored by: STONY PLAIN FURNACE
Tina Wildebeour and Phyllis Lawrence & VENTILATION
for coming to help me celebrate my JASON HIRD TRUCKINGJASON HIRD TRUCKING
brithday. I had a wonderful day. 780-712-9493 CLEANING
Florence Haggart Fax: 780-723-2213
Call 780-723-9493 for information CALL DAVE 780-963-2488
