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Pipe burst floods Tofield Legion
Ceiling tiles missing on account of an April 1 flood at the Tofield Legion. The flood, caused by a burst pipe, left several inches of water on the floor, damaging some tables and a donated wool uniform. JIM WARREN PHOTO Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
Tofield Legion members were not laughing on April 1 when they encountered their building flooded from a burst ceiling pipe. President Jim Warren said he saw water running from the building across the sidewalk when he got there. “I walked past the Legion on my walk at 10 o'clock in the morning and everything was fine,” he said adding he got a phone call from the Legion secretary who was there at 2 p.m. dropping off supplies. “She found the flood. When I got down there water was running from the building out across the sidewalk.” Warren said one of the overhead boiler lines burst, spilling water over the covered pool tables and several enclosed uniform displays. He said that although the pool tables were covered, saving them from water damage, one of the wool uniforms was not so lucky. “One of the uniforms was damaged so we’re hoping we can fix it,” he said. “It was just soaked and it’s a wool dress uniform. (Wool) doesn’t do water all that well. His boots were in there (too) and they were soak-
ing wet. We had to very carefully make sure that we dried it properly. And then off to the dry cleaners to get it cleaned professionally.” Warren said the uniform was donated by a longtime member of the Tofield Legion, Keith Tiedemann, who passed away last year. “Keith was a 30-year member of the Air Force,” said Warren. “He retired in the 80s and donated the uniform to us.” Meanwhile, Warren said several Legion members rolled up their sleeves and got right to work, using five shopvacs to suction several inches of water from the floors of the building. He said they had to hurry because they had two memorials booked for the coming weekend. “We had dehumidifiers and fans going all week long so that we could get things dried out. And then we got new ceiling tiles and put the ceiling tiles back in so it was presentable for the memorials,” he said. “We were able to get it cleaned up enough and serviceable enough to facilitate the two rentals, but that was a hard go.” Warren said Red’s Plumbing came in right away to
fix the pipes. He added that in addition to some ceiling tiles that were lost, some tables were also damaged beyond repair. He estimated the damages and loss at $5,000 that was not covered by insurance. “For the type of building we have, it’s a $10,000 deductible. Because insurance is so expensive and we haven’t had any issues, we went the cheapest way we possibly could. We don’t have a lot of money coming in,” he said. “We figure $5,000 but it could be more.” Warren said the Legion gets by on donations in addition to ticket sales for their events. Their next event is Decoration Day, scheduled for May 25 and includes a dinner. “(Decoration Day) is a way of supporting our veterans. We have a supper for them,” he said. “At the Legion, we have them and a guest come and we have a service out at the Cenotaph in our Field of Honour, and we like to have a service out at our Wall of Honour at the cemetery and we put Canadian flags on our veterans that are in the Field of Honour and then we come back to the Legion for a little bit of fellowship and a supper for them.” Tickets are available by calling 780-662-3112
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Ryley Pool planning fundraiser
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Government of Alberta is gathering input from Albertans to modernize and enhance the Seniors’ Lodge program, including the type and level of service provided and how it connects with the continuing care system.
The Beaver Heritage and Ag Society, the organization that runs the Ryley Pool, is holding their annual Spring Splash dinner and fundraiser at the end of April to raise money to be put towards the operations and maintenance of the pool. While the pool was closed from May to October last year while waiting on a new pump, many renovations and projects were completed, including a covered walkway for the entrance. Ryley Pool Manager Susie Williams said that everyone appreciated the walk that was free of ice and snow during the winter months. See story on Page 17.
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Holden hides Easter Bunny in seek-and-find game Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
The Village of Holden and the Viking Beaver Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) put on an Easter Bunny seek-and-find game in the village from Monday to Thursday March 2528, similar to the one Holden did at Christmastime with the Elf. This time just the kids were awarded for finding the Easter Bunny, and Village administrative assistant Amber Kostyk, who hid the bunny around the village, said quite a few kids participated. “The elf had a lot more people because the adults were going around finding him. The bunny event was short and the prize was only for the kids. The elf one had a prize for the adults,” she said. Kids who found the Easter bunny each day had a parent post their
picture with the bunny’s location on the Holden Today social media page, or emailed their photo to Kostyk. “Every kid who posted or submitted a picture of themselves
and the bunny got entered into a draw each day for the prize. Our winner was Colton Fowler, who won the easter basket prize that FCSS put together,” Kostyk said.
The Village of Holden and Viking Beaver FCSS put on an Easter Bunny seek-andfind game for young residents during spring break, March 25-28. Pictured here winner Colton Fowler smiles with his Easter basket winnings.
Above: a Holden girl found the Easter Bunny on March 27.
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Claystone Waste increases annual dividend by five per cent Kari Janzen
Staff Reporter
In mid-March Claystone Waste Ltd announced an amount of $3.15 million has been distributed to its shareholding municipalities, which is an increase of 5 per cent, or $150,000 for 2024. Claystone’s shareholders include Beaver County, Town of Tofield, Village of Ryley, Village of Holden, and Town of Viking. “As a municipally controlled corporation, Claystone Waste provides revenue to local communities through a municipal dividend, subsidized waste services, and grants to support community organizations. This boost in the dividend aims to further support the infrastructure, services, and economies of the Beaver region,” the Claystone media release
states. The amount allotted to each shareholding municipality is determined by each community’s population, and this year’s dividend can be calculated as $323 for each resident. “The $3.15 million dividend represents an approximately $323 per person benefit to every resident of the Beaver region in 2024. The share of the $3.15 million dividend is apportioned according to a formula based on each community’s population,” the release says. As such, Beaver County receives $1,477,462, the Town of Tofield receives $651,797, the Town of Viking receives $422,912, the Village of Ryley receives $314,559, and the Village of Holden receives $283,061. The Chair of the Clay-
stone Waste Board of Directors, Meryl Whittaker, says Claystone decided to increase the dividend to demonstrate their commitment to the community, and the release says that “providing healthy municipal dividends is a key priority of the waste management company.” “Our decision to increase the dividend reflects our strong commitment to the communities we serve and our confidence in Claystone's sustainable growth strategy. Through the municipal dividend, Claystone is not only supporting the region’s public services but helping to create more local jobs and drive economic development and investment in the region,” Whittaker said. Chief Executive Officer Corey Popick says Claystone’s innovative proj-
ects aid in providing their ability to provide the dividends. “Claystone continues to invest in innovative projects like our Edmonton waste transfer station and advanced composting facilities. These initiatives not only enhance our service offerings but also contribute to steady dividends for our munic-
ipal shareholders and the communities we serve,” he said. The release says dividends from Claystone can be use in many ways, including supporting infrastructure, funding community programs, be put towards economic development initiatives, and any “other priorities of municipal councils
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TOWN OF TOFIELD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Bylaw #1347 – Land Use Bylaw - Text Amendment The Council of the Town of Tofield proposes to amend Land Use Bylaw #1316. A public hearing to consider the proposed amendment will be held on April 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chamber. You are invited to attend the Public Hearing to express your views or listen to the deliberations. If you wish to speak at the Public Hearing please register in advance by contacting Cindy Neufeld at (780) 662-3269 or at cneufeld@tofieldalberta.ca. Anyone wishing to submit a written representation may do so by providing the submission to Cindy Neufeld at the Town offices or emailing the submission to cneufeld@tofieldalberta.ca on or before 4:00 p.m. on April 18, 2024. If you have any questions about these proposed amendments, please contact the Town office at (780) 662-3269. You may also view the proposed bylaw at the Town Office, 5407 – 50 Street, Monday to Friday, during normal business hours.
Bylaw #1347 Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment The purpose of the text amendment is to include the “Equipment, Sales and Service, Major” use classification as a discretionary use in the C-GC district. This proposed use would be specific to Lots 33 – 35, Block 7, Plan 9200S; 4915 – 52 Avenue. Cindy Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer Town of Tofield PO Box 30, 5407 – 50 Street Tofield, Alberta
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Training course required before Holden chicken licence application Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
The Village of Holden is considering adding an amendment to the land use bylaw to include chicken ownership within the village. There will be a public hearing held at the Village Office on Monday, April 15 to hear what village residents think of the proposed amendment to the bylaw. The draft bylaw currently states that 10 chicken licences will be offered on a first come, first served basis, with a maximum of four chickens permitted per licence. While the original draft bylaw did not specifically forbid roosters from being among the chickens a licenced resident could have, Holden Chief Administrative Officer Rosemary Offrey said an amendment has been made to the bylaw to ensure that no roosters are welcome in the village. Among the listed prohibitions found in the bylaw, no person will be permitted to sell any product that can be derived from a chicken, which include eggs, meat, and manure. Licenced residents will also not be allowed to slaughter any of their chickens, or dispose of a live chicken unless it is taken to someone who is permitted to do so. “No person shall dispose of a live chicken except by delivering it to an operation that is lawfully permitted to dispose of chickens, such as a farm, abattoir, or veterinarian,” it says as found under Part 2 in 4.b of the Backyard Chicken Bylaw. Furthermore, 4.c says “no person shall dispose of a deceased chicken except through regular waste collection.” All residents who want to keep chickens must first apply for a Premises Identification (PID), under the Alberta Health Act, before they can apply for the Vil-
lage licence. Applications for a backyard chicken licence to the Village of Holden will include paying a non-refundable licence fee, and that specific amount has not yet been determined. For an application to be approved, the parcel of land on which the chickens will be kept must be owned by the applicant, or the applicant must provide written consent by the Parcel owner. A mandatory chicken training course will need to be completed to the satisfaction of the Licencing Authority, and that being the Village CAO. Offrey says a specific course or training has not yet been finalized. Additionally, applicants will submit their building plans for their required chicken coop, and will also pay the Coop Approval fee. “To be eligible for a Licence, an applicant must ob-
tain a Coop Approval from the Licensing Authority by submitting building plans for the Coop demonstrating that for each chicken to be housed in the Coop, the chicken house has a floor of 0.50 square metres and the Outdoor enclosure has a minimum floor area of 1 square metres, and the Coop contains one nest box and one perch at least 15 cm long, per chicken,” as found under Part 3 f.ii.1 and 2 in the bylaw. As the number of licences within the village is restricted to 10, any further applications beyond this amount may be refused. All adjoining neighbours will be notified when a backyard chicken licence has been issued. Just like a dog or cat licence, the backyard chicken licence will need to be renewed annually.
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JOHN’S RANT In Canada the right isn’t like Trump - it’s really the left I haven’t waded into the swamp that doubles as the American political scene in this, the year that one way or another, an old almost if not already 80-year-old will be in charge of what was once the world’s greatest superpower. Now I do read a considerable amount about American politics via various websites including the New York Times, Washington Post and others. On television my viewpoint is skewed by viewing the politics through the rose coloured glasses of CNN presenters who are essentially a PR department for the Joe Biden Democrats. Which is fine, Fox I understand, does similar reporting on Donald Trump. I think neither of the two candidates is fit to lead a little league baseball club, but tho and behold come November one of them will be the so-called leader of the free world. Now many in the left wing camp in our finely run country love to compare Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP with Donald Trump. Others love to add Pierre Poilievre to that equation. And that is because all three are Conservatives. In other words their politics tend to be skewed toward the right. Well, there any similarities end. Donald Trump squeaked to the U.S. presidency in
2016 by narrowly defeating a generally regarded as corrupt Hillary Clinton. But during his hectic four-year-term, Trump was castigated by the left as they explored every inch of his life, business interests and sought any way they could to discredit him. And they did an excellent job, although to his credit Trump and his magic fingering of Twitter did much to help them. Trump was a bull in a China shop. He is a bully with a total lack of diplomatic skill. In some ways his straight speaking is refreshing in a political world which has shrouded itself in political correctness, wokism and secrecy at the expense of common sense and honesty. But while he did oversee a fairly successful economy which saw more jobs created in the U.S. and the U.S. economy grow, he also destroyed the Grand Old Party. The Republican Party is totally dominated by Trumpsters, who tolerate no breaking with his directives. When he was defeated in his bid for a second term by the less than ideal Biden, he argued, whined and conspired to claim a fix was in and did whatever he could to try and overturn the results of the election. This led to several charges against him, mostly brought in by dem-
ocratic lawmakers, and a riot at the U.S Capital, which while many want to pin it on Trump I can't see all the blame laying with him. But now Trump is leading to win another term as president over Biden in the fall. And many long term more moderate Republicans in Congress and the House of Representatives are throwing in the towel and not running again. Trump steamrolled his way to the party nomination this spring, trouncing a couple of very credible opponents. I don’t know, or even confess to try to know, what is driving the American populace to admire either of the candidates for presidency. But then again, we have Trudeau and there’s no explaining his remaining at the top of Canada’s political status after eight years either. But the left in Canada comparing Trump with either Smith, Poilievre, or any other right wing politician in this country is dead wrong. Trump has fractured the traditionally staid Republican Party. This fracturing began with some small cracks when the tea party emerged on the far right wing of the party at the end of the last century and resulted in former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin becoming a running mate of John McCain in the 2008
presidential race. Trump merely exploited those fractures and shattered them during the past six years. But in Alberta, Smith doesn’t lead a fractured party. Many predicted she would, when she won the leadership, but it failed to materialize. In fact she has guided the province with a steady hand, listening to her ministers, letting them run their departments, and also listening to all Albertans including special interest groups. On the other hand we have the NDP. They have a leadership race going on and the man many feel will win is Naheed Nenshi, former Calgary mayor and about as far removed from the ideal left wing NDP politics as
you can get. On the other side of the leadership race are committed socialist Sarah Hoffman and Alberta labour leader and general rabble rouser Gil McGown. Talk of a fractured party. If Nenshi wins, will rank and file NDP supporters want his oh so close to the centre ideas? Will super leftists like Hoffman and McGowan be able to work with him? That is the question. In many ways maybe Nenshi is more Trump like than Smith. And what about Poilievre? The Federal Conservative Party is as unified as can be. But the NDP and Liberals have MPs announcing their retirements much like lemmings heading to a cliff for a fatal drop.
The writing is on the wall. It’s not the right that’s fractured in this country ... it’s the left. The ordinary Canadians are fed up with the special interest groups getting all the attention of the current lefty leaders. Regular Canadians are fed up with being called systematic racists and out of touch by an elite Prime Minister who hasn’t ever had to scrape by for his next meal. No, the election of Conservative governments in this country for the next few years will bring about financial stability and common sense leadership for the next decade. Not so in either the U.S., the Alberta NDP (if they really exist), or the Federal Liberals and NDP. JOHN MATHER
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LOOSE ENDS It will be beautiful
Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist
We’re planning to reno our main floor family/guest bathroom, needed because I can no longer get into the tub for my shower. We’ve checked out several options, including one with a door cut
into the tub side where users must step over it to use it) which I discarded immediately because I don’t want a family of hobbits trying to move in and set up housekeeping. Another had this dip cut out, just low enough that I could step in and out without falling on my tutu. On those two the tub would still be there, just with chunks missing, giving the impression that someone (said hobbit?) had taken an axe to it. Didn’t like that one either. The best plan was removing the tub alto-
gether; we don’t use it for bathing anyhow, just to stand in while showering and the step-in showers we viewed were attractive and safe. And where any future sale goes, the new owner would probably prefer an attractive step-in shower to a chopped up tub. You can get these kits that make installation sound easy. And quick. Well, we’ve learned that it won’t be easy, even with professional, experienced contractors to do all the heavy lifting. And since licences and permits may be
needed, quick goes out the window as well, along with design issues that make the whole thing look pretty and like it belongs there, rather than like an oversized shower stall just plunked down where a tub should be. And who would have thought that a fold-down bench that struggles not to look like something snitched from the Edmonton Elk’s shower room would give us such a problem? How high off the floor? Facing the side or the front? Placement of safety bars for help getting up after washing
my feet? And how long will the impressions from the 3-slat seat remain on my butt? And then there’s the money. We were shown exactly what we wanted from our first contractor but the price would have cost us our first-born grandson, twice what we poor old folk can afford.
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Victim Services transition nearly complete after two years Concerns continue that hubs won’t have their fingers on the pulse of the community Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
The amalgamation of over 60 victim service units across the province into four regional hubs is expected to be completed by the end of Aug. this year, according to current Beaver County Victim Services (BCVS) President Jim Warren. The change was announced back in July 2022 by then justice minister Tyler Shandro as a way to give even more support to victims of violence. Adjustments to the supports include funeral expenses for victims of homicide being reimbursed up to $12,500, partners fleeing domestic violence receiving up to $1,000 for travel expenses in addition to $12,000 for counselling available to those affected by serious criminal code offenses. Warren said he is concerned that victims affected by other tragedies, not con-
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(when a good percentage) of (our) victim services is non-criminal.” Warren said most of the victims, tended to by BCVS, have experienced tragedies such as the sudden death of a loved one, or a traffic accident and require support. “They still haven’t changed the Act, and the Act only supports victims of crime,” he said. “I hope I am being a pessimist for nothing and things go well.” Feelings around the transition have been mixed with several municipalities speak-
ing out against the move, worried community connections will be lost. BCVS program coordinator Dan Hillier gave an update to the Tofield Chamber of Commerce on Apr. 3 and said he is optimistic for the changes taking place. “All of those worries we had back six (or) eight months ago, of the decline of services, everything looks (good and I’m) very optimistic,” he said. “From our point of view, it looks like any services that we have will be able to continue.” Meanwhile, Warren
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said the current board may not disband altogether when the time comes. He said he thinks there is value in staying together as they could help fill gaps the new East Regional board may experience. “Most of this is still up in the air. We have a board meeting the 23rd of April and we can discuss it further. We haven't fleshed this out
very much, (we just know) we don't want to quit. We want to be there,” he said. Warren added that if the group stayed together, they would have no funding from the province and rely solely on donations. He said the board has 12 members including representatives from Beaver County, Tofield, Ryley, Holden and Viking.
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Province proposes GPS tracking for high risk offenders Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter
The Province has proposed new legislation that would create a provincial ankle bracelet monitoring program to hold high-risk offenders accountable while out on bail or serving a community sentence. The Province said, in a statement about the program, “Far too often, police services in Alberta issue bulletins about the release of offenders who are at a high risk to reoffend. “Just as often, there are news stories about Albertans being victimized by offenders who should not have been released. “Under the proposed Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act 2024, individuals subject to a court-ordered electronic
monitoring condition would be required to wear a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking device on their ankle. “This device would be monitored 24/7 by a centralized monitoring unit within Alberta Correctional Services. “Ankle bracelet electronic monitoring would protect Albertans and communities by helping to secure offender-restricted areas, such as victims’ residences, places of employment or any other area deemed off-limits as part of an individual’s bail or communityrelease conditions.” Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, says, “The federal government’s bail policies are failing to keep people safe. We are taking an
important step toward combatting rising crime, creating safer streets and neighbourhoods and protecting our communities. “Ankle bracelet electronic monitoring is another tool in the toolbox for courts to hold highrisk and repeat offenders accountable for their actions while out on bail.” Critics of the program says that the bracelets may not serve as a deterrent to crime, but admit that it might make capture easier. Shawn King, vicepresident of the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association, told Global News that it’s not common for the Crown to ask for court-ordered electronic monitoring, saying he’d only dealt with one case in seven months. He also noted
that even if the province introduces this legislation, judges must come on board with it. “The province can’t tell judges you need to start implementing this particular condition,
that people need to be wearing more ankle bracelets. “They don’t have the authority to do that. Judges are independent, until a law is actually changed at the federal
level it doesn’t change a thing,” King told Global News. The province has allocated $5.25 million in funding for electronic monitoring through last year’s budget.
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Winds of change signalled as council amends bylaws and policies Patricia Harcourt Council signalled some winds of change with the passing of amended bylaws and policies. First reading to a bylaw setting agricultural fees, rates and charges for services by Beaver County was passed at council’s March 27 meeting. Agricultural Fieldman Jonathan Culbert explained that the need to update the agricultural service fees was expressed in January at the Agriculture Service Board meeting. “The fees were originally established to allow the county to provide agricultural services at a cost recovery rate,” he said. “However, due to the increase in the cost of providing these services in recent years, the county is no longer able to adequately recuperate the costs…based on the current established fees.” The new bylaw would include a base mobilization fee to custom spraying. Culbert said most small custom spraying projects are an hour or less to complete and, with a discount provided if there is no weed notice, many jobs have “negligible charges” with a recovery to the county of only $10. ASB recommended a base mobilization fee of $100 but Culbert said council may wish to lower it “to incentivize landowners to use the program.” The charge for partial spray crew applications has been increased from one-third to one-half, and rentals for backpack and portable sprayers have also been increased. Removed from the bylaw were references to gopher poison, or strychnine, which the county no longer sells; and charges for private beaver dam removal, which the county no longer performs. Council passed only first reading in order to give the public a chance to review and comment on the proposed changes to the bylaw before finalizing it. Council also passed motions to delete the old Public Participation Policy #CCL-007 and replace it with new Policy #CCM—004. “As part of the ongoing policy review project, the participation policy has been revised to conform with the new policy template,” stated Communications Officer Tracey Popick. “This policy also includes amendments that integrate public participation strategies recommended by the International Association of Public Participation,” she said, in her report. Council also approved an amended Recruitment and Selection Policy #HR-05.
Margaret Jones, manager of legislative services, said the newly amended bylaw has two goals that align with the county’s corporate business plan: to launch a workforce development strategy, and promote a positive workplace environment. Jones said the old bylaw makes it mandatory to advertise publicly for all positions, “even if there are qualified internal candidates.” With the policy change, “each employee who is interested in advancement will have the opportunity to discuss a Performance Development Plan with their supervisor,” states Jones. “This plan can outline the employee’s career goals, and the training required to achieve those goals.” Those county employees who have completed needed training will be given preference over external candidates, she said. Administration can also waive the external recruitment process if a qualified employee applies for the position. And if an employee is currently undergoing succession planning there will be no need to compete
for the position either externally or internally within the county ranks. Union employees under a collective agreement, however, must all be given an opportunity to apply for a vacant union position, and all such vacant positions must be posted. County Council also rescinded the old Change of Address Policy #ADM-027, and adopted the Change of Address Policy #CORP-007. This means that ratepayers will no longer have to put an address change in writing. Instead, a person can phone changes in their address which may be necessary in certain circumstances. Examples given were when driving some distance to the office or in the event of a death in the family. Reeve Kevin. Smook (Division 1) expressed concern that a phone call would be difficult to verify; but Ryan Arndt, general manager of corporate services, replied that people already do this kind of change via email, which “you can’t truly verify,” either.
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County becomes Golden Gate Chute sponsor for Tofield Western Days Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council agreed to grant the Tofield Agricultural Society sponsorship funding of $5,000 for this year’s Tofield Western Days. This will make the county a Gold Chute Gate sponsor for the celebrations to be held Aug. 8-11. Aimee Boese, manager for external relations and special projects, said the grants provide a unique opportunity to support local events that strengthen communities in the county. “These events attract residents and visitors to the various communities,” she said, “showcasing the unique lifestyle enhancements that are
offered within the Beaver County region.” The funding for this event was dealt with separately as a sponsorship request. Earlier, council had processed its annual spring intake of community support requests, but the agricultural society had missed the February deadline. Tofield Western Days has combined several previously separate events under one umbrella over several days in August. This is the 41st anniversary of the Sodbuster Rodeo, and the 52nd year of the Tofield Agricultural Society, as well as the 12th anniversary of the Tofield Bull Bash.
These events all happen “in a matter of three action packed days within the Town of Tofield,” said Boese. The Town of Tofield helps with the operational needs of the events, but has also contributed $5,000 to be a gold chute gate sponsor. As chute gates are high profile with all the rough stock at both the rodeo and bull bash passing through them, Boese said the profile of the county and its contribution would be highlighted throughout the weekend. Boese said that, should the Tofield events have met the deadline, the bull bash and rodeo could each have applied for $2,500 separately, which also amounts to $5,000 in total. Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec
(Division 3) said he would support the $5,000 for Western Days, which now incorporates the bull bash and rodeo under one umbrella. But he also pointed out that the county had just refused other organizations requesting the same amount under the community supports funding program. For the spring intake under that program, the county had just established a limit of $2,500. Hrabec also wanted the policy on these grants to be reviewed for future decisions. A motion by Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) for the county to make the $5,000 contribution to Tofield Western Days was passed.
Beaver County rejects Ducks Unlimited water storage project - could damage road infrastructure Patricia Harcourt Beaver County rejected a recent water storage project proposed by Ducks Unlimited Canada based on the potential of undesirable runoff entering county right of ways. County Council agreed with a recommendation by the local Agriculture Service Board, which asked the county to reject the project along Range Road 174 between Twp. Rd. 504 and Twp. Rd. 510. The reason given was that “the county’s road maintenance policy… does not permit the storage of water along county roadways.” Ducks Unlimited made the proposal to administration last August,and spoke to county council in October. Council was asked to consider allowing a flow-control device be installed on a property owned by DUC “to withhold water on the landscape and reduce the drainage into neighbouring properties,” stated Agriculture Fieldman Jonathan Culbert in his report. “In turn this project would increase the available habitat for waterfowl and other species.” This would result in “an increase of water volume along the roadside,” he stated, which contravened the county’s Road Maintenance Policy. “The county does not permit the storage of water along its road right-ofways in order to preserve the integrity of its road structure.”
Because the proposal contravened the policy, any such request would have to go before county council for approval - and county council was not prepared t give it. At the January ASB meeting, any possible agriculture benefits of the project, and to watersheds, was offset for members by the potential for negative impacts on road infrastructure. Concerning environmental implications, Culbert stated that “the province is currently in a Stage 4 drought and this may become more severe as we enter the spring and summer months.” He added: “Withholding water on the landscape may reduce the effects of drought for neighbouring ecosystems and agriculture producers.” But that wasn’t enough for council. “Maybe Ducks Unlimited should come out and speak to council,” said Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3), adding he was “disappointed” to have no further information from the organization “They should be looking to partner with us,” he said. While Hrabec said his ratepayers took issue with Ducks Unlimited’s lifetime caveats, such as 99-year leases on reserves, Williams felt the DU contract was “the nastiest” he has ever seen and asked if they were indicative of the organization’s other contracts, “or just a one-off.” “I’m really on board with this recommendation (by Ag Services Board) in this case with this contract,” he
said, before making the motion to accept the ASB and administration recommendation that would essen-
tially deny the proposal. The motion was passed 5-0 in a recorded vote requested by Hrabec.
Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC) requires a contract part time bookkeeper to work at our Viking office. The position is currently for 16 hours per week. Hours may increase in the future. The hourly rate will be commensurate with related experience. BESC is a regional services commission that manages the administration of 6 volunteer fire departments within the Beaver County region. We are also responsible for Emergency Management within the region. Bookkeeping responsibilities include: • Recording journal entries, completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accounts payable, receivable and capital asset details. • Preparing month end financial reporting for the board of directors • Following up with delinquent accounts • Preparing invoices • Preparing cheques and posting EFT payments • Preparing and filing GST and WCB returns and remittances Position requirements •Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and processes •A minimum of 3 years bookkeeping experience •Proficiency with SAGE 50 and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •High attention to detail and strong organization skills A certificate or diploma in business administration or accounting is considered an asset. To apply, send an email to info@besc.ca. detailing how you meet the position requirements by no later than April 22, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. For further information contact Sheila Lusk at 780-336-3041.
The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - Page 11
Interactive Zoo2U awes kids with exotic creatures Patricia Harcourt Staff Reporter
It’s an Easter time family event many look forward to attending. Animals from Zoo2U presented interactive shows held in local community halls by Melinda Whitehead, a trained animal handler, and her assistant. Educational and awe-inspiring, especially for the youngsters, the company presented all manner of mammal, reptile and bird April 3 at the Viking Community Hall and April 5 at the Holden Community Centre. The shows were free with no pre-registration needed, and ran for about an hour and a half of being introduced to both exotic and cute animals. They were brought in temporary travel containers and then taken out one species group at a time to be introduced to the crowd. The audience heard about these animals in a fun, upbeat manner discussing the country of origin, habitat, defence mechanisms and social habits. The kids and some adults, as well, handled the animals as every show is a hands-on experience allowing people to touch and hold them. Children and adults alike lit up with smiles as they reached out to the particular bird, lizard or mammal that was being shown to them. Zoo2U’s mission statement is “to bring enjoyment to all ages through a fun, interactive and educational experience with animals of many different species.” Based out of Strathcona County, they serve the greater Edmonton area. They have over a dozen species of animals that they care for and the numbers just keeps growing.
“We believe others share this same type of enthusiasm about the animal kingdom but often lack the opportunity to interact with it,” said Zoo2U’s website. “That’s where we come in,” by going to many places such as libraries, schools, daycares, senior residences and public halls or Legions to spread the word about animal care and sensitivity towards them and their needs. “Just about anywhere you want us to go and we’ll bring our mini-zoo with us,” says the website. The shows were presented courtesy of Viking/Beaver FCSS and several others including Friends of the Viking Library, Viking Municipal Library, Holden Municipal Library, Village of Holden, and the Viking Ag Society.
Zoo2U was hosted in Viking and Holden this past week to the amazement of local kids and parents in attendance. PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS
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John, “Johnny” Selmer Olson of Camrose, formerly a resident of the Lindbrook area, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the age of 96 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Julie; children Larry (Louise), John (Tracey), and Dale (Dee); seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and siblings Marvin (Doreen) Olson, and Ervin (Diane) Olson. Johnny was predeceased by his sisters Claris, Ethel, Selma, Doris, and Edna; and brothers Herbert and Oliver. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday April 11 at the Masonic Hall, 5021 48 St., Camrose.
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Debby Mosby (L) recently presented a cheque on behalf of Busy B Bargains to Silver Lining Adult Program in Tofield. Accepting the cheque was (L-R) Smiley Rana, Kayley McCormack, and Nicole Kulba (Recreational Therapist, Tofield Long Term Care).
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Brenda Wall (centre) recently presented a cheque on behalf of Busy B Bargains to the Tofield Golden Club for a furniture project. Treasurer Jim Robichaud, left, and Vice-President Lynn Hryhirchuk, right, accepted the cheque.
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REMEMBER WHEN Grease plays to two full houses Pictured left, Grease Lightning: Michelle Solomon, known here as Rizzo, sings atop a car during Tofield Community Theaterʼs production of Grease. Pictured right, Youʼre The One That I Want: Alison Kortzman as Sandy and Ryan Carty as Danny dance together at the end of Tofield production of Grease. This photo appeared in the Tofield Mercury on April 4, 2000.
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Ryley Pool’s Spring Splash fundraiser fast approaching Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
The Beaver Heritage and Ag Society is gearing up in preparation for the annual Spring Splash, which is their yearly fundraiser dinner for the Ryley Pool, and will be held at the Ryley Community Hall
on Saturday, April 27. "The need for children getting back to swimming lessons and facilitating youth employment, safety and lifeguard training is greater than ever,” said Friends of Ryley Pool President Terry Magneson, in a letter to local businesses and organizations requesting the donation of auction items.
Three sea cadets awarded with promotions
At the last meeting of the month on Thursday, March 28, the Tofield 56 Nootka Sea Cadets awarded three cadets on their promotions. Pictured here Lt. (N) Braim presents Sea Cadet Hill with her Cadet Certificate of Achievement, having been promoted to Petty Officer Second Class. The next significant event for the Sea Cadets will be the Battle of the Atlantic, which administration officer Cinzia Cappella says is "a celebration of the ships that we lost at sea during the war." Tofield Legion members will be in attendance, and the celebration will take place at the Tofield Community Hall on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. for anyone who would like to participate.
“We are very excited about this year's event, which will feature a festive dinner, silent and live auctions, and entertainment. This event again includes a supervised pool party for kids aged eight plus and babysitting for kids, aged seven and under,” he said. Ryley Pool manager Susie Williams says the Spring Splash has been a successful fundraiser for a good number of years, and raised $21,000 last year. “We have the meal catered, and it is always excellent. Auction items are donated by various organizations throughout the county. For the live auction Terry Magneson and his son Weston do the auction and they're very entertaining,” Williams said. The pool was closed last year from midMay to mid-October due to the pump needing to be replaced, which took much longer than originally anticipated, resulting in missing the entire summer season, including kids swimming lessons. “It's too bad because we missed out on kids and their lessons this summer,” Beaver Heritage and Ag Society Secretary Lonnie Lauber said in an earlier interview. “Honestly, that's what the entire value of the pool is, the fact that kids learn how to swim,” he said. Now that the pool is open again, Williams says it has been very busy, with new people coming to swim, and with all the local schools having booked swimming lessons for their students. “There's more clientele coming all the time. I don’t know why the attendance has increased, but there are more people who
are trying to stay fit and are concerned about their health. They're coming to work out or swim more,” she said. Williams also said that other pools in larger areas are often very busy and so some people are coming to Ryley instead. “Other pools around are really busy. People have a hard time getting in to a city pool to swim because they are so extremely busy due to their population,” she said. “There's lots of people west of Tofield now that come. The free swims have drawn in a lot of new people that are impressed with the fact that we're not so busy. Our water is also always warmer than a lot of the city pools, at 86F (30C),” Williams said. Staffing can be a challenge, and Williams said they are always scrounging for staff. “Being that our staff have to be trained, especially just for the pool guarding, we do have more trouble finding experienced staff. Most of the time I end up training people to be qualified guards and instructors,” she said. The pool is currently open for morning lane swims Monday and Wednesday 7- 9 a.m., and Fridays 7:30-9 a.m. Public swim runs Sundays 2-5 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 6-8 p.m. with adult lane swim on Mondays from 5-6 p.m. “Starting sometime in May we will be open every day throughout the week, Monday through Friday, as soon as it warms up some more,” Williams said.
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Tofield Minor Hockey hosts annual awards ceremony
The Tofield Minor Hockey Association (TMHA) held their annual awards ceremony at the Tofield Community Hall on Sunday, April 7. All players in attendance received their certificates and praise from their coaches. Pictured top left: TMHA President Jason Pope presents U11-2 player Finn Montgomery with the Masons Award. Among the reasons for his nomination and being selected as this year's recipient, Montgomery was tied for third place in the league with 108 points as an underage player with 87 goals and 21 assists. Above: U18 player and team captain Christian Pruden receives the Most Team Spirit Award.
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Above: players from the U7 team stand with their certificates.
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Above: U11-2 player Griffin Neufeld receives the Most Dedicated Award.
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Above: U15 player Bradon Jardine receives one of the two Most Improved Awards.
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Above: (L-R) are TMHA Off-Ice Vice President Aimee Boese, U18 coaches Jason Swedberg, Davin Codd, Derek Liptak, and Wayne Codd, and TMHA President Jason Pope.
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Local photographer shares her love of photos and stories with Chamber Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
Tofield photographer Carla Lehman gave a presentation as the spotlight for the Tofield Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting April 3, sharing her history with photo journalism in addition to tips and tricks for cell phone photographers. Lehman, a lifelong Tofield resident who was the town’s New Year’s Baby in 1971, said she has always loved photography and participated on the yearbook committee while in Tofield School. Today, she operates a successful business; Carla Lehman Photography. “Even as a kid, I loved doing photography. Back in Tofield school we had a newspaper and a yearbook
committee, and I was the one with the camera and I loved it. I love telling stories with my camera,” she said. Lehman added that she took business classes after highschool, but it was a personal experience of loss that guided her towards a career as a photographer. “The real reason I do this is because way back when, I lost somebody very special to me and I had no photos of them, I had nothing,” she said. “That was what launched my business and launched my mission, to tell stories with my camera. And that's what I do. No matter what I'm photographing, it is with the intent to create something that matters and stands the test of time.” One image Lehman
Local award-winning photographer Carla Lehman was the business spotlight at the Tofield Chamber of Commerce's April meeting. JANA SEMENIUK PHOTO
holds dear, is a photo she took of a small bunch of lilac-coloured crocuses growing in a field with a misty background. The photo earned Lehman an award last year as well as becoming part of the ‘Best of Alberta Professional Photographers of Canada’ exhibit currently displayed for public viewing at the YEG airport. She said the photo is very personal to her, reminding her of her late father who passed away in 2019. “Every year he would pick me a bouquet of spring crocuses and in 2018 he got too sick to do it. So, I picked him the bouquet,” she said. “The year after he passed was the first year there was no one to pick me (crocuses). So I took my mom out in the field, and she just sat there in this space where they used to go walking, and I had my
camera and I just made images. And of all of those hundreds of images I made that day, there was one that just was spectacular. I just loved it and it means so much to me.” In terms of tips and tricks, Lehman said learning the features of your cell phone, using the lightroom app, can produce spectacular photos.
“It's free, it's on your phone and it's super easy to use,” she said, adding the type of phone you have makes a difference. “To get the most effective and beautiful creative eye catching (photos), you want to be able to use your advanced features. So again, on an iPhone, it's super easy. On an Android, it's a little more compli-
cated, but still very doable.” Lehman said she has been teaching workshops and is expanding into video journalism with former Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jacquie Fenske. Lehman is planning to help promote local businesses in the town of Tofield by doing short films.