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Wade’s Jewellery looking to sell

   After 70 years in business in Drumheller, Wade’s Jewellery is taking a close look at its future.
   Last week the local business owners advertised that it is for sale.
    Bruce Wade explains the family-owned business is looking at possibly selling. However, if the business does not sell, he will continue to operate the business providing the great service and quality that had been offered for the last seven decades.
Bruce explains his family came from the Halkirk area and owned a grocery store in Rosedale for many years. It was his uncle Walter that took the leap into the jewellery business. Walter was a pilot during World War II and when he returned home, took watchmaking in training, and began in the jewellery store.
   They incorporated two stores for some time all within a block of the current building. There was a Wade’s Jewellery beside their current location as well as the Jewel Box where the Royal Bank was located.        They amalgamated into the location on the corner of Third Avenue and First Street West in a building once shared with Rutz’s Agency. After Rutz’s left, they occupied the whole building before moving to their current location.
   In 1957, Bruce’s father Bernie decided to join his brother working in the jewellery businesses.
   “All the families worked in it or through it at some point in time,” said Bruce.
   In 1976, Bernie became the owner, continuing the family legacy, and for the last 40 years, the business has carried on. Today Doug and Bruce are active in the day-to-day operations. Both have trained extensively in the craft of watch repair and goldsmithing. They have endured through a number of jewelry businesses coming and going.
   They have built their reputation on quality and service, and hope the tradition continues with a new owner.
   He says they have been weighing the future of the business for quite some time.
   “It has been a difficult decision for both of us, but now I think we are in a good position to get it going,” said Doug.
   He adds the expertise the family has could be a benefit for those interested. They are willing to train or work on contract.
   “It’s a unique field,” said Doug.

Local resident spreading gospel and building homes in Mexico

   After 12 years and at least 25 trips to Mexico, Emil Heinrich shows no signs of slowing down.
   Heinrich is an active member of Christlike Ministries. Started in 2002 in Warman, Saskatchewan, the group’s goal is to provide for people in need in Juarez, Mexico. At 87, Heinrich is getting ready to head south again.
   “We build houses for the poor people of Juarez, Mexico, we take clothing down, buy food hampers and we give the gospel of Jesus Christ,” said Heinrich.
   “There is a pastor in Saskatchewan named Frank Guenther, he was doing it with another Mission. He decided to create their own mission.”
   Shortly thereafter, Heinrich joined. He says it is a Christian Organization, but non-denominational. As part of their ministry, they also visit a federal penitentiary in Mexico to share the Gospel.
   The main thrust is home building. He says they have built 25 homes as well as two churches, with residences for those who volunteer with the group. He has been down twice this year, and just returned in November.

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    The structures are stick-built wood homes with a slab foundation and steel roofs. Much of the materials are purchased locally. The first few houses they built were small, only 8 feet by 24 feet. Now they build the 20 feet by 24 feet. They work with a local pastor in the area who makes sure the land is secured and selects the families.
   Another component that Heinrich has been active with is fundraising. Until recently, he was a farmer in Hesketh and he combined his hobby with fundraising. He restored small antique Ford tractors and would sell them with proceeds going to the projects. He had completed about 20 tractors.
   His next trip is planned for early January. He recently purchased a trailer and is hoping that a friend will be able to drive. He has all kinds items for those in need including tools and a couple sewing machines to bring down on his next trip.
   The project inspired Heinrich. He says working with people he has witnessed miracles and he has seen lives change.
   “It gives me a reason to live,” he says.
   For more information on the ministry and its work, go to www.christlike-ministries.org or call Heinrich at 403-823-3321.

Grace Lutheran hosting Night in Bethlehem

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   Grace Lutheran Church is taking residents back to where it all happened on Christmas Eve over 2000 years ago, in a little town near Jerusalem.
    On the evening of Saturday, December 9, they are hosting A Night in Bethlehem.
   “We are doing up the church like the village of Bethlehem,” said Pastor Scott Gamble.” So we will have 11 different shops, various activities for families.        Coming through we will have people in costumes and actors wandering the streets to engage with.”
   “You will go home with various different activities and crafts, all kinds of things pointing to Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem as the reason for Christmas.”
He explains that one of his parishioners had heard the idea from another church, and brought the idea forward.        They felt they could make it a possibility.
   “We thought we could make a run of this, we have a good community and it is something that Drumheller would really like,” he said.
   The event is open to all ages and is a great opportunity for families to enjoy the Christmas season.
   The Night in Bethlehem goes from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and all are welcome to come and go as they please. A free-will offering will be taken.

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