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Latest technology makes multi-tasker a winner

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    Drumheller Century 21 associate Gary Chambers was announced as the winner of the “We Work Hard for the Money...” competition recently run by Century 21 for one of his videoblogs.
    Spurred on by a feature on money.ca which listed real estate agent as one of Canada’s most stressful jobs, Century 21 asked their members to submit their stories showing how hard the job really was for the chance of winning 1000 Air Miles.
    Chambers, who keeps a videoblog, was approached by Century 21 to enter one of his entries they had spotted on the Century 21 website.
    The video in question, filmed using his iPhone, shows Chambers working from an auto-drive GPS steer tractor, which enabled him to use his Blackberry and Mac Airbook laptop to manage his real estate business while also working on the farm he and his father own.
    “Ever since I started in real estate, using the latest technology was the only way to maintain both businesses,” explained Chambers, who has been farming for 15 years and entered the real estate world 10 years ago.
    “In the last two years with the GPS steering it has made it significantly easier, that’s for sure.”
    He added the machinery now was so soundproof that it was as quiet as driving in his vehicle so he could even talk to customers while combining.
    “I think the only way to do both jobs properly is to have the technology and use it,” he told The Mail.    
    “Without the technology I don’t think I could do it, but with what’s now available I think it is far easier to make a good job of both.”
    There is still one more innovation Chambers is waiting for in the real estate world, and that is to be able to sign contracts virtually.
    “Probably what is lacking right now is the online signing of contracts with tablets. The technology is there for it but the software isn’t really at a point nor the governing bodies in charge of the industry really in line with saying ‘Yes, it’s ok to sign online’. We still typically have to print things out and have them signed in many circumstances so I think that part of our industry is probably one that will evolve into full virtual signing on tablets, but at this point it’s not at that stage.”
    With his two very demanding jobs, Chambers has decided that the Air Miles earned should benefit Century 21 customers.
    “I think the Air Miles will go back into a promotion to give away to customers and clients, and we’ll try to come up with a creative contest to give them away throughout the summer months.”
    On winning the contest, Chambers told The Mail, “It’s a fun little contest, it’s kind of neat that they identified it [the video]. What I find interesting is the small things that catch on when it comes to the internet.
    I hadn’t thought very much about it other than just doing what I normally would do for my videoblogs from my vehicle, I just did it from the tractor instead, but it really did catch on, so it is interesting how small the world is now that things like these can catch on via the internet.”
   Click on the link to see the entry: winning video.


Drumheller Chrysler buys a Limousin

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    Once again the Drumheller and District 4-H Beef Show and Sale brought out strong support from the community for the hard work of area 4-H members.
 The Show and Sale, on Monday, June 7, hosted this year by the Delia 4-H Beef Club, featured members from the Delia Club as well as the Rumsey Rowley-Beef Club and the Hesketh-Orkney Club. It was a day chock full of activity as the member-raised cattle were washed, brushed and groomed to perfection to be shown and judged.
    This year the confirmation judge was Sandy Jones, the grooming judge was Jared Hunter, the showmanship judge was Tyler Walton, and the judging competition judge was Russell Sevcik.
    The events culminated with the annual sale where 47 head were sold to the highest bidder.
    This year’s Grand Champion, raised by Samantha Richmond of the Rumsey-Rowley Club, a 1,261-pound Limousin, was sold to Drumheller Chrysler for $2.55 per pound.
    The Reserve Champion was also the product of the Rumsey-Rowley Club. Lowell Nelson’s 1,280-pound Simmental cross was sold to Western Chev in Drumheller for $2.85 per pound.
    Hanna GM snatched up the Senior Grooming Champion, raised by Tiffany Richmond of the Rumsey-Rowley Club for $2 per pound, and Kyle Lawrence of the Rumsey-Rowley Club won the best rate of gain ribbon. It was purchased by L&B Angus.
    The Intermediate Grooming Champion, raised by Mickey Johnson of the Rumsey-Rowley Club was sold to 3D Patchworks for $1.75 per pound and the Junior Grooming Champion, raised by McKenzie Schnuelle of the Hesketh –Orkney Club was purchased by Hi-Way 9 Express for $2.15 per pound. The Junior Showmanship Champion was raised by Brett Holowath of the Rumsey-Rowley Club. It was purchased by Encana for $1.90 per pound.
    The auction saw an average sale price of $1.91 per pound over 47 head.

Mountain View Credit Union in Carbon robbed

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Police are investigating a brazen midday robbery at the Mountain View Credit Union in Carbon.

            Over the noon hour on Wednesday, June 9, Drumheller RCMP received the call of a robbery at the Credit Union on Glengarry Avenue in downtown Carbon.

            A lone male suspect, wearing a dark coloured hooded sweatshirt and jeans, entered the branch and demanded money, he was given an undisclosed amount of funds by staff, and left the building on foot.

Police continue to investigate.

            Police are asking that if anyone has information on this incident to contact the Drumheller RCMP Detachment at 403-823-7590, or if they wish to remain anonymous and possibly qualify for a cash reward to call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.


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