September 11 TM

Mercury The Tofield

$1 GST INCLUDED Vol. 102 Issue 03, Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Proud to be an Independent CANADIAN Publication

Over 100 years as your #1 source of news, advertising, and opinions

Don’t Hibernate Fair showcases local community places to engage in

Financial uncertainty casts shadow on this academic year at BRSD

Page 3

Page 7

Established in 1918 in Tofield, Alberta

Tofield students on their first week of a new school year

Page 10

Meeting life head on . . .

Ryley’s Bennett Malaka plays the guitar at the age of five using his prosthetic. Born with “missing bones,” his is a story of courage and resilience. Please see Page 2 for story and more images.

Page 2 - The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Meeting life head on . . .

Moush John Tofield Mercury

In a world where we all try to fit in, it’s easier for some and not so much for others.

But Bennett Malaka of Ryley has a unique attitude, approaches every task as if it can be done, and with a smile.

Born with “missing bones,” it was difficult for his parents to fathom at first.

“When my husband and I first learned our child was missing bones, as the doctor put it, we were shocked and upset,” said Melissa, Malaka’s mother. “We worried that our son would be teased and treated differently – that his life would be difficult because of his disability.”

However, early connec-

tions with therapists at the Glenrose Hospital in Edmonton, and with CHAMP/War Amps families helped to ease their fears.

“We were not alone and there was support out there for us,” Melissa thought. “We also came to realize that every child has to deal with teasing and our son was just going to have to meet it head on. If we were there to support him and guide him, he would be okay; here’s a child who is obviously different, but ‘different’ doesn't have to mean 'not able.’”

According to Melissa, Bennett showed himself to be determined and right dominant as he explored his world with that little arm.

“When fitted with his first prosthetic, he used

his right arm in that prosthetic as a means to continue that exploration, and though we feel Bennett is perfect the way he is, his prosthetics offer him tools to accomplish almost any task and to face the challenges of limb difference,” Melissa added. “Bennett's myoelectric arm is very useful at school, where it allows him to stabilize and hold things, such as paper when cutting; his passive arm has an attachment to help him in gym, one to assist in climbing on the playground, and an attachment for playing hockey. He also has a prosthetic for riding his bicycle and one for playing guitar!”

Over the years, Bennett has adapted in his own way, but being a right

Bennett Malaka plays hockey and is able to work his time on ice like any other kid.

Continued on Page 18

4928 54 Ave.,

Tofield

$545,000 2480 SQFT great rental fourplex home!

$37,500 507 2nd Ave., Bruce • Cozy & Quaint • 762 sq/ft home • 100' x 140' lot

$49,900 #4, 5314 52 St., Tofield • 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm mobile home • 2 parking stalls • $375/month pad rental

This fourplex features 2-three bedroom upstairs suites, 2-two bedroom lower level suites.

Laminate flooring and ceramic tile throughout.

Each suite has it’s own in-suite laundry.

$80,000 5109 52 Ave., Tofield • 50' x 140' commercial lot • Zoned C-1 • Close to downtown amenities

$92,500 513 2nd Ave., Bruce • 3 bdrm, 1 bthrm home • Double detached garage • 75' x 140' lot

Hot water heating (boiler), baseboard heaters on main and in-floor heating on lower level.

Each suite has it’s own parking stall with power.

780-662-4623 www.home-time.net

Kevin Smook - REALTOR ®

Celebrating 20 years of serving our community!

The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - Page 3

Don’t Hibernate Fair a platform for local engagements first-aid, nautical activities, team sports, music, public speaking and leadership training to summer camps.”

Cowan added that joining the sea cadets

Community members, Yvonne Brown, left, and Sandy Brolly at the Tofield and Area Health Services Foundation booth promoting Alberta Culture Days. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO Moush John Tofield Mercury

The Tofield Community Hall was abuzz with activity this past Thursday, Sept. 5 as local organizations and sports associations from the area gathered together to showcase their offerings and latest projects.

“We had 25 vendors

who participated this year,” said Vanita Eglauer, recreation/facilities coordinator at the Town of Tofield who had put this event on.

From dance and skating to sea cadets and music lessons, it was all covered.

“As sea cadets we offer a lot of different things,” said Lt. (N) Ron Cowan. “There’s sailing,

Make sure they know you want your vehicle brought to

TOFIELD AUTOBODY You can choose where your vehicle is taken for repair unless: • Your vehicle is impounded • You’re unable to express your wishes or • You don’t have written emergency instructions

would be a unique way for anyone 12 years and older to make new friends and try some new activities.

The cadet program is funded by the Depart-

Thursday, September 19 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm with doors open at 1:00 pm.

Spotlight Bistro at the Bailey Theatre 5041 50 Street, Camrose Free to attend with Food and Drink available for purchase Reach us at the Camrose Constituency office: 780-672-0000

• Complete collision service • Windshield Repair & Replacement • All Insurance Companies • Guaranteed Workmanship

*

TOFIELD HOTEL SEPT. 14 Cover by donation 9:00 pm start

780-662-3432 4908 - 52 Ave.

Farmer’s Market

Tofield Community Hall

Friday, Sept. 13th 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Vendor table for $4 Check out the selection of vegetables, baking & pickles!

Continued on Page 11

A NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVE Girls Night Out with MLA Jackie Lovely & special guest Honourable Minister Leela Aheer on guitar!

A TRIBUTE TO CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL

LIVE BAND!

ment of National Defence in partnership with the civilian Navy League, Army Cadet League and Air Cadet League of Canada.

Phone: 780-662-0112 51136 Range Road 212 - Only 20 minutes from Sherwood Park or Tofield.

Appointments are Available: Farm Produce • Home Baking • Handicrafts

Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesdays 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

780.662.2651

Equine Emergency 24/7, 365 days.

Page 4 - The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Truck stolen in front of owner’s eye to suspects killing and skinning a cow, Tofield RCMP reports Sgt. John Powell Tofield RCMP

During the past week Tofield RCMP responded to 60 calls for service. Included in the calls for service were a

motor vehicle collision, a false alarm, and two 911 hangups.

On Sept. 21, a resident of Tofield reported sometime overnight suspects entered his backyard and stole the propane tank

FOR SALE $324,900 4338 53 Avenue, Tofield AB

• 1,272 sqft Beautiful Bungalow on a massive 7,771 sqft lot that's been immaculately kept!

• Huge Double Attached Garage!

MLS ® #E4169750

Call/Txt Kalan Savill at 780.993.7030 - RE/MAX River City

off of his barbeque.

On Sept. 3, the Tofield RCMP received a call of a suspicious vehicle broken down on the side of Hwy. 14. RCMP attended and spoke to a male who was with the vehicle.

The male was found to have an outstanding pay or stay warrant out of Edmonton and was arrested. The vehicle was later found to have been stolen out of Saskatchewan. The male and his female passenger were arrested for possession of stolen property.

The male, a 26-year-old male from Lashburn, Saskatchewan and a 39 year female from Delisle, Saskatchewan were both charged with possession

of stolen property and released from custody on a Promise to Appear to attend Vegreville Provincial Court on Oct. 21, at 10 a.m.

On Sept. 2, a resident

of Beaver County reported a Break and Enter to his property. Suspects had rammed the front gate with a vehicle to gain entry. The suspects then smashed the front

window of a vehicle on site.

The suspects smashed the window of a trailer to gain entry and broke into a seacan on the property. Stolen from the property were several miscellaneous tools.

On Sept. 3, Tofield RCMP were called in regards to a cow, which had been killed in the Blackfoot grazing area.

The suspects had killed the cow, skinned it, and removed several cuts of meat from the animal.

On Sept. 4, a resident of Ryley reported his 2005 Arctic Cat was stolen from his residence.

On Sept. 4, Tofield RCMP were called to Holden for an aban-

doned fifth wheel trailer.

On checking the vehicle, it was found to have been stolen out of Bruderheim, Alberta.

Several exhibits were seized for Forensic examination.

On Sept. 6, a resident of Beaver County reported his GMC Sierra was stolen from his residence. The caller reported a blue truck had been driving in the area and then entered onto their property. A suspect exited the vehicle and stole the caller’s truck and departed eastbound on Hwy. 626. RCMP made patrols but were unable to locate the vehicle. To date the vehicle has not been recovered.

NOW OPEN! Beaver Liquor & Spirits 5024-46 Ave., Tofield

•

780-662-0002

(Just beside Tofield Tempo Gas Station)

Open 7 days a week!

Hours:

Weekdays/Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Grand opening special present to customers when they join our 3% reward membership!

The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - Page 5

Loose Ends: BBQ taste tests

Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

We enjoy barbecuing but after a while our old standbys had grown stale. So thanks to a free magazine included with our groceries we taste-

tested barbecue and grilling recipes this summer. Some were yummy, some were yucky.

Our first attempt was a Root Beer BBQ chicken burger using chicken breasts. We figured we couldn’t go wrong since the beer can chicken had already proven a hit, even when the contents of the can inserted where no can had ever gone before was soda pop.

Either way the bird is delicious despite its undignified position.

And topped with bacon?

Wow. We liked it so much that we made it twice over the summer.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.

Next we tried smoky grilled steaks first marinated in Coca Cola then smothered in a dry rub.

I’ve grown tired of steak, something I never imagined would happen, but these renewed my taste for Meat with a capital M. I am a carnivore, give me Meat! Tender, a bit sweet, a bit spicy. More please. And bacon wasn’t even included!

We weren’t so lucky with the beef roast. A recipe for pulled pork asking for Coca Cola added to the BBQ sauce had been great and I thought, hey, if it works with pork . . . The aroma while simmering away in my slow cooker was mouthwatering but maybe because I tried a crossover between the pulled pork and grilled steak recipes, the meat was dry, really chewy and stringy. A complete failure and waste of a good cut of meat since

Good-bye and Thank You

Kevin Sorenson M.P. Parliamentary Report

It is with a very heavy heart that I write the last column of my 19-year career as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Battle River-Crowfoot. Since first being elected in 2000, I have been submitting my bi-weekly column to all local weekly newspa-

pers. I am extremely grateful to those papers who consistently ran the column which allowed me to regularly connect with my constituents. I thank each of you for giving me the opportunity to circulate important information and provide critiques on government legislation and polices, the economic well-being of the country or international affairs. I have endeavoured to continually provide timely facts and figures, which I believe is crucial for constituents be informed about the state of federal affairs.

Early on in my parliamentary career, I learned that I needed to reach out

SUNSHINE VILLA Autumn Pie Social 2019

“Pie makes everybody happy” - Laurie Halse Anderson -

Saturday, September 28th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunshine Villa

to constituents through various means and as often as possible. While nothing can replace the importance and pleasure of meeting with constituents in person at community events or in

my constituency office; columns, quarterly Reports from Parliament, letters, emails, telephone calls, and in later years, Facebook, Instagram, and Continued on Page 7

not even the family dog, if we still had one, would have eaten the leftovers.

Yes, it was really that bad. A dish you wouldn’t serve to your worst enemy. So don’t try this at home. Or anywhere.

Maybe I should have added bacon.

Our latest tryout was ribs. We altered the recipe slightly, well, more than slightly, taking the parts we liked and discarding those that we didn’t, like a full day to prepare and cook.

Dry rub – check; Wood

chips – nope; homemade BBQ sauce – sounded yummy but we’re lazy so went with a favourite bottled brand. The ribs responded by coming out tasty and the meat fell right off the bone. Another winner, winner.

Before summer disappears I still want to try Bacon Jam. The recipe doesn’t call for neverhave-in-my-pantry ingredients. And did I mention the main ingredient is bacon? What could go wrong?

SPILSTEAD HALL Steak Fry $20/steak meal

5:30 PM START KIDS WELCOME

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20TH

OPEN HOUSE You’re Invited!

Clean Harbors Annual Open House

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Come and join us for refreshments and learn more about the Clean Harbors Ryley Facility by taking a tour, 50114 – Range Road 173, Ryley, Alberta.

The Open House is intended to provide interested members of the community an opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussions.

5834 - 51 St. Tofield Silent Auction at the Social

Admission: $5 per person Pie, coffee, tea etc.!

Funds raised from this event are for the Residents’ Association Fund for their recreational and social activities.

Thank you for your support!

We are also accepting non-perishable food items for the FOOD BANK!

Clean Harbors Canada, Inc. Ryley, AB “People and Technology Creating a Safer, Cleaner Environment”

Page 6 - The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Keep the conversation going!

Facebook.com/TofieldMercury Twitter.com/TofieldMercury

Opinion

Email us your letter to the editor: news.tofield@gmail.com

Quit shooting the messenger EDITORIAL Kerry Anderson Tofield Mercury Publisher

Governments, institutions, boards and unions continue to grow. As they do, they demand more and more control. The more control they get, the larger they get, and the smaller the little people.

You know the little people right? It’s you, me and Uncle Clem.

It’s us taxpayers . . . the ones whose money it is that pays the salaries of these people who work within their self-made system thick with multiple layers of bureaucracy. We’re the people “public servants” work for, though you’d never know it sometimes.

Just last week a simple article in one of our Caribou newspapers promoting school activities in a positive way, was chastised for not first getting approval from the proper authorities within the school system.

News flash: We don’t work for the school system. I asked if the facts were wrong in the story?

No. I asked if it was a private document in which the information was attained from?

No. I asked if the person was misquoted?

No. Okay so what is the problem?

The article gave information important to parents about the upcoming school year, and the facts were taken from a newsletter sent out to parents online. In other words, shareable information.

So if the school system had a problem and it wasn’t with the topic, or information, or quotes, then the only thing left that they could have a problem with is “lack of control.”

But really, is the goal to control everything?

We pay taxes so the school system can operate. Was controlling information we receive back, a part of what we agreed to pay for?

And what does it say about our system when those people in

Published Wednesday of each week by: The Tofield Mercury 5312 - 50 Street P.O. Box 150, Tofield, AB T0B 4J0 Ph: (780) 662-4046 Fax: (780) 662-3735 news.tofield@gmail.com

charge of teaching our children about free speech, are themselves not entitled to give their own opinions?

According to the school board: “Our administration procedures state principals and teachers cannot act as media spokespeople without first checking with Communications.”

Is that sterile and institutionalized enough for you?

Of course school boards are not alone.

Friends in the busi-

ness have told stories of their local governments threatening to stop doing business with newspapers who go “rogue” by presenting facts independently to the public without administrative editing.

In other words they want the public to get their version of the facts, while threatening to withhold public money to do so.

I think we can be thankful in this area that municipal governments are aware of the importance of

transparency.

Another phenomenon unique to this millennium are the number of RCMP detachments in the habit of not returning calls from local media, then complain that the facts were wrong or have jeopardized their cases. The media is mostly trying to confirm information with police for the very purpose of not getting the facts wrong.

A free press can be a collaborator, but it also has to be a watchdog. Do we really

want a world where all of our institutions are placing their own news (facts as they see it) on their own websites, providing the little people with what they want us to know and nothing more? It’s already happening folks.

Are we sick yet, of large institutions treating us like we are in a teacher/pupil relationship and have no choice of our own?

We’re your bosses, damn it. (Opinion expressed without permission).

Funds by the Government of Canada

Print Subscription $33.50 Pick-up Subscription $24.94 Online Subscription $16.75 * Prices do not include GST *

Kerry Anderson

Moush John

Lisa Kuflay

Sarah McLaughlin

Joanne Suchy

Michelle Anderson

Publisher

Managing Editor

Office Manager/ Composition/Sales

Front Office/ Composition/Sales

Front Office/ Distribution

Administration

*Advertisements designed, set, and produced by The Tofield Mercury, as well as original photographs, articles and columns, editorial content, and other printed materials are protected by copyright and may not be used or reproduced without the expressed and signed written consent of The Tofield Mercury. In addition, we reserve the right to edit, delay, and/or refuse any and all material submitted to us without notice. Submitted Letters to the Editor and Opinion columns reflect the exclusive thoughts and opinions of the article’s author, and do not represent those of this publication, nor its publisher and staff.

The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - Page 7

“As I say good-bye and Budget uncertainty is thank you for the one of the greatest honour of representing challenges, says you . . .”: MP Sorenson BRSD trustee Continued from Page 5 Twitter postings, have led to a vital exchange of ideas, and information between the residents of Battle River-Crowfoot and me. Without that dialogue, I could not have adequately represented the views of my constituents in Ottawa which is the most important part of being a MP in a democratic country such as Canada.

To the best of my ability, I ensured this constituency’s voice was heard in the nation’s capital.

In some cases, the views of Battle RiverCrowfoot residents were at odds with other parts of the country. While this was not surprising, it was rather alarming that those views were not always respected. I have

always fully recognized and respected the fact that there is always going to be divergent views on a multitude of issues. And, I have appreciated that others are every bit as passionate as I in defending their position. I however, unlike members of the Liberal government, have never chastised anyone for stating their beliefs as I also respect our Constitutional right to Freedom of Speech (and thought).

In the wake of one Liberal Minister’s recent public rebuke of a point of view on an issue of importance to many people, I received an overwhelming number of letters, emails and phone calls.

One constituent wrote, “coming under attack for such beliefs shows that the Liberal government

does not believe in true free speech, but instead a freedom of speech where you can believe and say what you like, as long as it corresponds with Liberal policies and mindsets.”

As I say good-bye and thank you for the honour of representing you for close to two decades, I leave you with the most important lesson I have learned: you may disagree with another’s position or point of view; you may passionately debate the merits of your point of view; but at the end of the argument, you should always respect the other person. This is a very big and diverse country where everyone is entitled to their opinions and they are entitled to state their position without fear of reprisal or condemnation.

Moush John Tofield Mercury

To help get ready for another new school year, the Battle River School Division (BRSD) trustee of Beaver County West, Zsuzsanna Hemperger outlined some of future projects and concepts the board will be working on.

“One of the things we plan to implement is more public consultation.

The focus of this will be determined on Thursday, Sept. 12 at a board Strategic Planning meeting,” Hemperger said. “We are engaging with stakeholders from the community; an example of this would be our meeting with the Town of Tofield this month.”

The board is also sponsoring a training session on Sept. 17, according to hemperger, for members

of school council, who are an integral part of parental involvement in the schools.

“However, the greatest challenge currently affecting all educational partners is budget uncertainty,” Hemperger explained. “The board

intends to do its best to face them, whatever the realities may be. At this time, the majority of other issues can be dealt with at the level of individual schools by their own principal and admin teams.”

Continued on Page 8

Tofield Skating Club Tofield Skating Club is accepting registrations for Precan, Canskate, Silverblades, Starskate and Adult Lessons.

Andrea Kroeker 780-662-2414 Large Selection TV’s Furniture Forestburg We deliver Appliances

582-3560 Toll-free

Owners Bob & Geri Clark

1-800-668-3594

Tofield and Area Church Directory Tofield Alliance Bardo Lutheran Church 48 St. 57 Ave., Tofield Church Pastor - Calvin Andringa

Sunday Worship - 10:00 am

780-662-3411

Sun. Mornings: 10:30 am

Salem Mennonite Church Pastor Mark Loewen 780-662-2364

• Sunday School • Life Groups • Youth Group • Music & Worship • Senior Activities 780-662-2762 • 5907 - 49 Street

Worship & Sunday School Wed. Nights: 7:00 pm Midweek study

Pastor Kevin Langager www.bardolutheranchurch.weebly.com

49232 Rge Rd 184 Tofield, AB

Holden United Church

Tofield Community Church

ALL SAINTS UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

Worship & Sunday School - 9:00am

Tofield United Church Worship & Sunday School - 11:00am

Rev. Adam Hall Church Office: 780-662-3471 Emergency: 780-918-8327

Pastor Ken Stumph 780-662-3166

Sunday morning Bible Study @ 9:00 am (Youth, young adults & adults) Wed nights - AWANA 6:30-8:00 pm (K - Gr 6) Sunday Worship @ 10:30 am Sermons available online at: www.tofieldchurch.com

Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am

5402-53 St. Camrose, AB EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Parish Priest Father Slawomir Lomaszkiewics

780-632-2078 September 15 – 10 am Divine Liturgy – Student Blessing October 13 – 3 pm Thanksgiving

Big City Savings, Small Town Service 385-3550

GREAT NORTHERN GRAIN Terminals Ltd.

STEFAN CLOUTIER MANAGER

P.O Box 35 Killam, AB T0B 2L0

OFFICE: (780) 385-3622 FAX: (780) 385-2247 CELL: (780) 385-0668 E-MAIL: scloutier@syban.net

Page 8 - The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019

SUBSCRIPTION REQUEST FORM Name: Address: Town: Postal Code:

Continued from Page 7

Prov.

Phone:

Rates for a one year subscription are:

Within Canada: $35.18 (Price Includes G.S.T.) Send Payment to: Box 150, Tofield AB, T0B 4J0 or pay online anytime at tofieldmerc.com Click on subscribe and choose mail or online subscription.

Obituary Katherine Wittenberg

Katherine Wittenberg was born July 28, 1921 to David and Margaretha Boschman in Nicolafeld Caucusus Russia, the youngest of 9 children. Her father passed away in 1923. Her mother, together with 8 children and 2 daughtersin-law emigrated to Canada in 1924. They landed in Tofield, being sponsored by MCC and the Salem Mennonite Church. A year later they moved to Namaka where Katherine went to school. Katherine met Ike Wittenberg in Namaka and when he moved to Vancouver Island to work in the Forestry Department she moved to Vancouver to work as a nanny and housekeeper. They got married October 3, 1942 in Vancouver. They moved

New academic year

to Tofield in 1944 and farmed for 30 years.

Katherine always had big vegetable and flower gardens. In 1979 they moved in to Tofield where Katherine lived until 2013. She had a garden, although smaller than the farm, and lots of flowers.

She enjoyed being part of the Garden Club.

She moved into the Lodge in September 2013 at the age of 92 and said she missed mowing the lawn and shovelling snow. She enjoyed her time at the Lodge. She was in Long-Term Care for the last 8 months.

She is mourned by her 3 children: Leonard (Hattie), Margaret (Bill) Siemens, and Linda (Tom) Ward; grandchildren Craig (Suellen Hoffman) Siemens, Carson (Simone) Wittenberg, Kelly Loop, Blake (Angie) Wittenberg, Sara Jane (Denise) Bennett, Gregory (Shannon Erikson) Ward, Stephanie (Anthony Kulak) Ward; great grandchildren Journee, Asia, Mykah & Levi Wittenberg, Olivia

Wittenberg, Addison & Brendon Bennett, Emily Erikson and Benjamin Kulak.

She was predeceased by her husband in 2000. She was also predeceased by her parents and all her siblings.

A funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2019 at the Tofield Community Church with Pastor Ken Stumph officiating.

Interment has taken place at The Garden Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, or to the Salvation Army.

The family would like to thank the Staff at the Lodge for their kindness and care given to our Mom during her 6 year stay.

Also thank you to the medical staff that looked after Mom in the Hospital both in Acute Care and LongTerm.

Never miss an issue!

Call us TODAY 6624046 to SUBSCRIBE

In April 2019, the BRSD board of trustees had identified four key components that mattered to the future of student success, and primary among them was ‘adequate and predictable funding.’

The trustees felt that adequate and predictable funding, based on a formula which ensured the sustainability of rural school divisions – including recognition of the needs of rural students, rural staff, and rural school buildings, was one of the four things that defined student success.

The other three were: updating the curriculum; increased mental health programming and support for students; and local autonomy and authority.

Elaborating on what ‘adequate funding’ meant, the BRSD trustees reasoned that even though 75 per cent of the budget pays for people, adequate funding would ensure that they could hire the right staff to meet student needs; that staff could have required training; and they could continue to provide employment to local people.

“We are all partners,” Hemperger added.

“Schools in our area interact with all facets of the community, and in order for the schools to thrive, they require the entire community’s support. The success of one contributes to the success of the others, and we’re happy to champion the town, and we are appreciative when the town champions us.”

We shop the market to find you the best deals in printing! yo

n ur

am

e@

xr

t.c

om

5 F:

55

.55

5 5.5

55

CI

,S TY

0 T0

00

0

um Ips m et e Lor re Am o Dol 555

Have your needs printed and designed properly and professionally!

TH 4 and Easy A N N atQuick a Good Price.

U Don’t settle for A in home-made L 55 5 55 000 5 55 5 000 T S P: 5 5 555 5 C i t y, 5 F: 5 enue v A here er yw v E 123

quality any rod door longer! eo 200 Check out our websites 8for a list of the

printing services we offer, or give us a call today!

780-336-3422 weeklyreview.ca Weber Funeral Home 780-662-3959 www.weberfuneralhome.ca

780-662-4046 tofieldmerc.com

780-384-3641 thecommunitypress.com

The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - Page 9

780-662-0104 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY & CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

FRAME SALE & BBQ Thursday SEPT 12!

FRAMES 40% OFF! S FROM D E E C O R P L AL FIELD O T T R O P P BBQ SU CSS AND AREA F

LENSES 20% OFF!

11am to 7pm

INFLA TABLE SLIDE FOR K IDS

OVER 1000 NEW GLASSES AND SUNGLASSES TO PICK FROM CHANCE TO WIN FREE PAIR OF ZEISS LENSES 5024 51 AVE, TOFIELD www.tofieldeyecare.com

Page 10 - The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Tofield School students discuss the positives of their first week

Tofield School’s Grade 12 student Sunnie MackRussell and Grade 5 student Vienna Koeckeritz discussed their first week

Sedgewick, AB 780-384-3080

“Bikes to Big Rigs” Bring in this ad for 1/2 OFF your deductible (of $500 or less).

Expires Oct 31, 2019.

back to school after the summer holidays.

The first week of school began on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and ended on Friday, Sept. 6.

“There are two things I already really like about this school,” said Koeckeritz. “The first is my teacher who is really nice, and the other is how we get to have locks on our lockers.”

This was the first week that Koeckeritz got to spend time inside Tofield School, having attended CW Sears the past year.

She is already looking forward to participating in some sports programs and excited.

“I use to go to C.W. Sears Elementary school,” Koeckeritz explained. “One thing that is different from Grade 4 and this year is how often we get breaks between all of our classes. The breaks are really nice to have.”

Although she has liked her first week at Tofield School the one thing she disliked was the round wing in the school.

She said that because of the circular shape it made everything confusing.

However, other than that Koeckeritz laughed about how she was excited for the rest of the school year.

“My favourite classes so far are Math and Health,” commented Koeckeritz. “I like Math because it is something I have a lot of fun practicing and my Health teacher is just really fun to learn from.”

Koeckeritz explained that she could not think of anything she would add to the school to make it better, but noted that everything from the size of the gymnasium to how welcoming everyone was has made her first week of school as fun as possible.

For Grade 12 student Sunnie Mack-Russell, the first week was amazing.

“Since I came into the school on an earlier date I was able to deal with all my class changes and other school-related tasks,” said Mack-Russell. “Then when I got to school on Tuesday, everything ran smoothly.”

She said she had already noticed how her friends and classmates

are more focused on getting work done and Continued on Page 17

From left, Grade 12 students Sarah Spinks, Hailey Anderson, and Aidan Beatson enjoy the first assembly of the school year. KYLIE KUFLAY PHOTO

Buy a Quarter

GET A HALF!

AD SALE

August 28th, September 4th & 11th ONLY! A 1/2 page Ad costs the same as a 1/4 page!

Mercury LEADER The Tofield

THE LAMONT

Contact your local Caribou Publishing paper today or go in all 4 for just $350!

BEAVER COUNTY SEED CLEANING CO-OP September & October – Open by appointment only

Serving all the farms, ranches, acreages and towns in Beaver County

Bruce, Holden, Kinsella Ryley, Tofield, Viking

Chronicle

Phone 780-688-3917 • Holden, AB

Order Printing With Us! • Business Cards • Raffle Tickets • Forms • Envelopes Tofield Mercury & Weekly Review

The Beaver County

A Free Weekly Publication Serving All of Beaver County Wednesday, September 11, 2019, Volume 12, Issue 37

Committee asked for direction on surplus revenue policy provided by BMS Patricia Harcourt The Sept.

4 Committee of the Whole meeting centred on what radius to put in place for providing rural bins as compensation for landowners living around the Beaver Municipal Solutions (BMS) landfill.

The bins are free currently for landowners under the Good Neighbour Grant. The monthly tipping fee for rural residents living in a defined area around the landfill was done to compensate for noise, light and odour complaints, among others, by local residents in the area.

The grant still has $25,000 to $30,000 left in the fund once these tipping fees are paid out, but the grant is not guaranteed from BMS every year.

The committee meeting held in May discussed the dividend funding in May and had no changes for the Community Support Requests Policy, which doles out funding for community and other groups for projects.

"Do you want to change the types of things that you fund?" asked Assistant CAO Margaret Jones.

Council discussed recreational funding which Jones said was attached to tax dollars not the funding which comes from BMS. Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) stated that under the Shared Services Agreement the towns and villages already receive capital funding. "They've already got their share," he said. "I think we've got to tighten the belt a bit."

"With provincial funding expected to drop, Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) agreed: "We should stick to the status quo.

Kallal also felt the compensation to landowners living around the landfill should remain in place, but the area of those affected might be altered to include others.

"I feel that money is justifiably going to people affected by the landfill," he said. "Let's just stay status quo."

But he preferred using a radius on the map to qualify people for the tipping fees on a rural bin rather than the current grid used to demarcate who should be compensated.

The committee decided to hold off on

any major decisions until the provincial budget comes down, likely in October.

"We just know what we're up against as far as the future tax laws," said Kallal.

"If we see them drop the hammer on us we may need to revise policies for 2020," said Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1).

Jones agreed: "Certainly, there's merit in seeing how it all settles out."

As for the radius of landowners around BMS, Kallal said there are "a lot of people affected (by the BMS landfill) as the crow flies."

And Hrabec said "there are people considerably further away that are getting bins," while others to the east affected by prevailing winds from the landfill don't get bins as compensation.

Jones said a change to the policy through an amendment was possible if the area to be compensated was altered. But parameters would need to be set on what is a negative impact in order to determine who is eligible.

"Council needs to establish what is a negative impact and based

on that decide who is affected," she said.

Hrabec said it was unfair for someone living five miles north of the landfill's epicentre getting the free rural bin and someone 1.5 miles away in another direction doesn't get it.

Jones replied that the original motivation for compensating people north of the landfill was due to the truck and noise activity on the highway.

Kallal said the deciding factor "should be based on more of a radius than a grid," on the map. One of the

negative impacts for him was the many birds that fly onto other adjacent properties up to seven miles away from the landfill.

Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) said: "It's beyond me why people (living) to the south and east (of the landfill) are left out," noting the "prevailing winds and seagulls" that these landowners also experience. Bruce said the map used to define where free rural bins are placed "is too far north and west," and not far enough south and east.

But he added that

people to the north now receiving a bin would be upset if their bin was dropped from the list. "It's very easy to give people something," he said. "It's extremely difficult to take it away."

Hrabec agreed: "Just do something fair," in a circular fashion. Kallal suggested using a four mile radius in all directions starting at 502 and S.H. 854. There was no motion as per the committee meeting rules but administration would bring the policy amendment back at a regular meeting for a decision.

Business Opportunity Looking for Distributors Become a Distributor for:

4920 - 53 Ave.,Viking

Ultimate Hemp World in Viking, AB provides its customers the wide range of proven health benefits of Hemp Oil in its purest form. This includes relief of pain, inflammation, arthritis.

We are looking for Distributors in communities across the province.

Maybe you are stay-at-home parent, fresh from school, or semi-retired person? Do you have a small, medium, or large business looking to enhance your product selection? You can sell our products from your home, business, or the place of your choice.

We are looking for energetic representatives, willing to learn and invest time and passion into distributing our products. Token investment of just $200 to get started.

Candidates are welcome to contact us at 780-336-2200, email info@uhwinc.com, or visit our office in Viking, Alberta: Mon to. Friday between 9 am and 5 pm. Prior appointments are appreciated.

2 - Beaver County Chronicle, September 11, 2019

Division 4 councillor concerns over access to farmland Patricia Harcourt County councillor Barry Bruce expressed concerns about farmers in his division being able to access their land because the road allowances are so bad.

"We have residents in Division 4…that do not have access to the land that they farm," he told the committee of the whole on Sept. 4. Bruce said these residents "pay taxes but have to go about their farming with great difficulty.

"Do we have a policy," he asked.

"How do we help these guys?

"They're really upset," he said, that other areas of the county are being re-paved and they feel they are being neglected.

Bruce said the farmers want these roads fixed so they "can at least get down them."

Bruce added that, "it can be done and done reasonably inexpensively…We live and die on our roads.

People need them to get back and forth. We are failing them as a council.

"The road allowances are there but there's never been any construction on them," he said.

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said he has received similar complaints, but after putting in a service request to Public Works and Transportation the problem was fixed.

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) said he got stuck hauling hay on a well used service road, and told Bruce a service request should be put in for work on the road allowance.

CAO Bob Beck confirmed that the county departments do work on service roads.

Anyone can mail out a freebie newspaper from a larger centre... that doesn’t mean anyone locally is actually reading it.

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

3URSRVHG &KDQJHV WR %06 :H DUH SURSRVLQJ WR FKDQJH WKH RUJDQL]DWLRQDO VWUXFWXUH WR D PXQLFLSDOO\ FRQWUROOHG FRUSRUDWLRQ 0&& 7KLV VWUXFWXUH FKDQJH ZRXOG PDNH XV D IRU-SURILW HQWLW\ WKDW LV RZQHG E\ WKH PXQLFLSDOLWLHV DQG LV GHVLJQHG WR SURYLGH GLYLGHQGV EDFN WR PHPEHU FRPPXQLWLHV

Don’t throw your money away, trust the local newspapers that have been covering, investing, employing in your area for over 100 years each!

PLUS the Beaver County Chronicle bridges any gaps by covering g the entire County! y

Mercury The Tofield

780-336-3422 ads@weeklyreview.ca

780-662-4046 adsmercury@gmail.com

Support local business, support local media.

([DPSOHV RI DQ 0&& LV FRPPRQ LQ $OEHUWD (3&25 LV RZQHG E\ WKH &LW\ RI (GPRQWRQ (10$; LV RZQHG E\ WKH &LW\ RI &DOJDU\ DQG $TXDWHUUD LV RZQHG E\ WKH &LW\ RI *UDQGH 3UDLULH &RXQW\ RI *UDQGH 3UDLULH 7RZQ RI 6H[VPLWK DQG WKH 7RZQ RI :HPEOH\ 7ROO )UHH 3K 5DQJH 5RDG 6HFRQGDU\ +LJKZD\

%R[ 5\OH\ $% 7 % $

5\OH\ /DQGILOO +RXUV :HHNGD\V D P - S P 6DWXUGD\V DQG 67$76 D P - S P &ORVHG 6XQGD\V 127( FXVWRPHUV PXVW DUULYH DW OHDVW PLQXWHV SULRU WR FORVLQJ

/LQGEURRN 7UDQVIHU 6WDWLRQ +RXUV 7XHV D P - S P 7KXUV D P - S P DQG 6DW - S P

7RILHOG 7UDQVIHU 6WDWLRQ +RXUV :HG )UL DQG 6DW D P - S P

9LNLQJ 7UDQVIHU 6WDWLRQ +RXUV 7XHV D P - S P 6DW D P - S P

.LQVHOOD 7UDQVIHU 6WDWLRQ +RXUV :HG D P - S P )UL D P - S P

Beaver County Chronicle, September 11, 2019 - 3

Five year plan requires ranking of capital projects Patricia Harcourt Assistant CAO Margaret Jones asked direction from Beaver County's Committee of the Whole on any changes that might be required to the ranking of capital projects.

She explained that the Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires that the county prepare a five year financial plan. The first year is to be completed by the end of December.

The plan includes a list of future capital projects that will be funded "if/when strategic opportunities arise or resources are available," she said, at the committee meeting Sept. 4.

A list was made for council's perusal, the first priority being the campground improvements. "Council will determine the nature of the improvements once the campground strategy is completed," she said. "The campground

strategy has been identified as one of council's strategic priorities for 2019."

Council has asked administration to come up with a campground strategy after a split occurred between those who want to keep the two parks at either end of the county for strictly recreational use and those who want to make it a business style venture with profit potential.

Improvements to the campgrounds "would go ahead once we have the strategic priorities," said Jones.

Four other projects were ranked second in priority, including bridge repairs, Equity Industrial Park storm water and construction, Paragon Theatre heating and floor issues, and Viking Beaver Business Park road and utility development.

The third priorities were gravel pit reclamation at SW 19-46-11-W4

currently being mined, and subdivision road surfacing.

The fourth priority is a salt/sand shed. The county currently has such a facility but needs upgrades.

The fifth priorities include grader shed improvements and a back up power sources and automated emergency call out system for the Kinsella Lift Station.

Jones also stated that provincial government funding remains uncertain until the government tables a budget in the fall.

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 4) added that priorities are, "depending on what the provincial budget is (in October)," adding he anticipated there would be downloading of services from the province onto local municipalities such as the county.

"I think we need to wait and see what the budget will be before we establish priorities," he

said. "There could be some changes," to provincial funding.

Hrabec, who advocated renting camp spaces for long term use to make money for the county, asked when the campground strategy would be completed by administration.

Upgrades in the campgrounds would be dependent on the strategy council adopts for Camp Lake and Black Nugget Lake. Jones said the strategy would be brought forward within the next two weeks.

Hrabec replied that the campground decision could be made at the next council meeting on Sept. 18. "It might be dealt with fairly quickly then," he said.

Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1) pointed out that the county was considering changes to the Ryley Grader Shed, but this is being complicated by waiting for the provincial budget to be tabled.

Services

Hubert & Margaret Graham Parts, Sales & Service Bus: 780-663-3759 Res: 780-662-2384 Fax: 780-663-3799

ryalta@digitalweb.net 5108 - 50th St. Ryley, AB., T0B 4J0

Real Estate L /SEL BUYrma ti on i nfo dvi ce ! &a

780-983-3694 Office: 780-464-4100

Employment Opportunity

The following Development Application has been APPROVED (except where otherwise noted) by the Development Officer under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No. 98-801, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Application No. 020020-19-D0050 Applicant: Alberta Tank Fabrication & Coating Ltd. Location: Plan 122 2575; Block 3; Lot 3 in NW 3-50-17-W4 Development: 80' x 100' Shop for Manufacturing, Large Scale Any person wishing to appeal a decision may do so by serving written notice on the prescribed form (stating reasons for the appeal) and submitting the applicable fee of $200.00 to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at the following address.

The notice of appeal must be submitted before 4:30 pm on the appeal deadline date shown above, or be postmarked by the appeal deadline date. The prescribed form is available at www.beaver.ab.ca or at the County office.

Further information regarding the above decision(s) may be obtained from the County Office, Ryley, Alberta.

SECRETARY Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Beaver County Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 (780) 663-3730

REALTOR

Website: www.gerryfootz.com

Notice of Development Permit

APPEAL DEADLINE: Oct 2, 2019

Gerry Footz

Beaver County is seeking a skilled, motivated, and customer-oriented person for the position of Development Officer. For a detailed list of responsibilities and qualifications, go to the County’s website at www.beaver.ab.ca.

Work week is Monday to Friday. Salary range is $68,004 to $82,739.

A comprehensive benefits package is available.

Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, however applications received before 4:30 pm, Thursday, September 5, 2019, will be given first consideration.

Interested applicants should forward a resume, including a minimum of three references, to the following address: Margaret Jones, Assistant CAO Beaver County Box 140 www.beaver.ab.ca

Phone: (780) 663-3730 email: mjones@beaver.ab.ca Ryley, AB T0B 4A0

Beaver County is committed to a healthy and safe work environment and adheres to a non-smoking policy. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Community Events Suicide Prevention Awareness Event Friday, September 13 Lions Park, 5407 50 St., Tofield Noon - 1pm Free hotdogs & ice cream, everyone welcome.

Children can enjoy the playground while we share resources with parents and other adults.

Holden Historical Society Museum Season Closing, Come Celebrate Sunday, September 15 12 – 4 pm Live music, live vintage auction @ 2pm.

4928 – 50Ave, Holden, AB 780-688-3593 or email: holdenmuseum @gmail.com

Beaver Regional Arts Society Proudly Announces its 40th Season The Emeralds Show and Dance Band Sunday, November 10th Paragon Theatre 5019 – 50 St, Holden, AB at 2pm. Tickets $27 children $8. Supper available after performance $16/person. Susan 780-688-2126 or Christine 780-688-3812. Join Beaver Regional Arts Society for anniversary cake and punch during intermission.

4 - Beaver County Chronicle, September 11, 2019

Beaver County Service Centre 5120 - 50 Street Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (780) 663-3730 Fax: (780) 663-3602 Toll Free: 1-866-663-1333 www.beaver.ab.ca Email: administration@beaver.ab.ca

Proclamation: Alberta Development Officers Week

Employment Opportunity

ALBERTA DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS WEEK SEPTEMBER 23 TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (STUDENT) Temporary, Part-Time, September – December, 2019

A Development Officer is a current planning and development specialist with knowledge in current legislation, policy and bylaws, systems and technical requirements for physical development within communities in the Province of Alberta. A Development Officer enforces and administers land use regulations and policies on behalf of a municipality, and is designated to the position of Development Authority by the municipality as defined by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26.

Beaver County is seeking a temporary, part-time (student) Administrative Assistant to support our team. This position will be located in the Beaver County Services Centre in Ryley.

WHEREAS the Alberta Development Officers Association, representing professional Development Officers in Alberta, endorses Alberta Development Officers Week to recognize sound development and planning practices and the contribution made by Development Officers to the quality of development within our communities and environment; and, WHEREAS Alberta Development Officers Week helps us to publicly recognize the work of our municipal colleagues in planning and development for the improvement of Beaver County and, WHEREAS we recognize Development Officers and their commitment to public service; and, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Kallal, do hereby proclaim the week of September 23 to September 28, 2019, to be designated as Alberta Development Officers Week in the Beaver County.

Proclamation: Public Rail Safety Week PUBLIC - RAIL SAFETY WEEK Whereas Public – Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada and the United States from September 23 to 29, 2019.

Whereas it is in the public’s interest to raise citizen’s awareness in reducing avoidable accidents, injuries and damage caused by collisions at level crossings or incidents involving trains and citizens; Whereas Operation Lifesafer is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the rail industry, government, police services, the media and other agencies and the public to raise rail safety awareness; Whereas CN has requested Beaver County Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing effort to save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including Beaver County; It is hereby RESOLVED to support national Public – Rail Safety Week, to be held from September 23 to 29, 2019.

Looking for Tutors

Duties will be dependent on the skill set of the candidate and may include receptionist duties at the front counter, cash receipts, mail pick-up, sorting, and delivery, assisting with County communications (e.g. newspaper, website, etc.), filing and document management, and providing assistance to other staff as required.

Candidates must be between the ages of 16 and 19, have completed Grade 10, and be registered to attend high school.

Qualifications include experience with cash management or mathematical aptitude, effective interpersonal and organizational skills, and computer literacy. Previous customer service experience is preferred.

Hours of work will be 7.75 hours per week on Fridays (unless school is in session) and each day during the Christmas break. The position will commence as soon as possible.

The wage rate for this position is $16.52 per hour.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume with references, stating relevant training and experience. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected.

Margaret Jones, Assistant CAO Beaver County Box 140 Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 T: (780) 663-3730 F: (780) 663-3602 E: mjones@beaver.ab.ca Beaver County is committed to a healthy and safe workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

2019 Construction Schedule Schedule is subject to change depending on the weather. **ECD – Es mated Comple on Date TBD – To Be Determined TASK TWP RD 514 RoadTek Repairs TWP RD 512 east of SH 630 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) TWP RD 482 west of HWY 36 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 132 south of TWP RD 482 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 182 TerraCem (from TWP RD 484 to Black Nugget Entrance) Phase 1 (Cement) Phase 2 (1st li of chip seal) Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) TWP RD 502 TerraCem (from RGE RD 201 – 205) Phase 1 (Cement & Tack)

Phase 2 (1st li of chip seal) Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 124 Gravelock (from TWP RD 470 – 463) Bridge Construc on TWP RD 494 west of SH 857 Culvert Maintenance Road Oiling (loca on TBD) Patching Oil Roads Patching/Shoulder Pulls Backsloping- TBD Gravelling Dust Control- 1st Applica on Dust Control- 2nd Applica on

START DATE May 21

PROJECTED END DATE June 3

UPDATE – Sept 11

May 21 TBD

June 1 TBD

Phase 3 – Completed May 27 Phase 4 – Complete May 31

May 21 TBD

June 1 TBD

Phase 3 – Completed May 23 Phase 4 – Completed May 31

May 21 TBD

June 1 TBD

Phase 3 – Completed May 23 Phase 4 – Completed May 31

June 3

July 31

Phase 1 – Completed June 15 Phase 2 – Completed June 18 Phase 3 – Completed August 23 Phase 4 – ECD – Mid September

July 2

Aug 31

Aug 6

Aug 16

Sept Apr 22 Aug 19 Apr 15 Sept 3 Oct 7 Jan 23 May 6 Aug 6

Oct Nov 1 Aug 30 Oct 31 Sept 24 Oct 18 Sept 27 May 31 Aug 9

Completed – May 23

Phase 1 - 205-204- cemented/tacked - 204-203 -cemented/tacked - 203-202 -cemented/tacked - 202-201 -cemented/tacked Phase 2 – Completed July 26 Phase 3 – Completed August 27 Phase 4 – ECD - Mid September Completed August 14 Bridge will be closed to public traffic during construc on Ongoing Ongoing

Ongoing Complete Complete

The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - Page 11

Don’t Hibernate Fair

Continued from Page 3

Present at the Tofield and Area Health Services Foundation booth were chair and Town of Tofield councillor Brenda Chehade, Beaver County councillor Kevin Smook, Yvonne Brown, and Sandy Brolly promoting the Alberta Culture Days event on Friday, Sept. 27.

“We will be having various entertainments and cusisine like last time at the Tofield Community Hall,” said Brown. “There will be some local acts and we will be hosting a community supper with dishes from various cultures.”

The variety of services and organizations pres-

ent at the evening were just a reflection of how much Tofield and area community has to offer residents.

“I have been attending this fair for five years now,” said Rachelle Dueck, a private music teacher, who had her display for students who wanted to learn music and hone their musical skills.

Dueck started her own journey in music at the age of three.

“I grew up listening to my siblings taking piano lessons from my mom, and when I started my lessons on piano, I could basically mimic the songs that they learned; I had the gift of playing music by ear, and

learned to read music as well,” Dueck added.

“One of my career highlights was when one of my students who didn’t like music too much started looking forward to her music lessons; that was really a proud moment for me and I was over the moon for her!”

Nestled amidst the various booths was an interesting and large display put up by the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who were inviting visitors to attend a family history app workshop “Collecting and recording your family history isn’t just something that your grandparents do anymore,” said Jessica Woodruff, a

member of the church and president of the women’s auxiliary called the Relief Society. “With the technology now available and being mobile friendly, we’re seeing an increase in younger people getting involved.”

The app called the ‘Family Tree’ app will be helping people to sync information that they have already entered on the website FamilySearch.org.

“People start out on the website to build an online personal family tree, search records for ancestors, and add personal memories such as photos,” Woodruff added. “When you download the Family

CLAN MALCOLM MANOR & Clan Malcolm Cottage

NEW!

5006 & 5014 - 53 Street, Killam, AB

Individual Rooms or Whole House available.

We also offer a fully contained 2-Bdrm Basement Suite and a 3 Bedroom Cottage Wireless Internet, TV, DVD Player & Coffee maker in every room.

We offer the perfect setting for:

• FAMILY GATHERINGS

Family Reunions & Gatherings

• CORPORATE GETAWAYS

Business Retreats & Seminars

• YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME Crafting Groups, Quilting Groups, YOUR Group!

Call Karen at: 780-390-2010 to book today!

Tree app, it syncs with the information you have entered on the website and you are able to

Very Reasonable Rates!

Check us out on Facebook!

add information and pictures or make any changes from your device.”

SMART ADVERTISING!

4 PAPERS FOR 1 LOW PRICE!

Want prime exposure in 4 majorr newspapers in n our region?

, .

D AGRICULTURE & WE T. P E S FALL SUPPLEMENT 25

Contact Us and book today for September 25! Deadline is Septem Septe Sept September ember 20 at 5 PM. em

Mercury LEADER The Tofield

THE LAMONT

Serving

Lamont

Promote your sales, services, auctions, stock, fall events, vehicles, employment, etc.

OR THANK A FARMER for as little as $40.

county

OVER 20,000 READERS! Phone the Tofield Mercury at: 780-662-4046 OR email us at adsmercury@gmail.com

Page 12 - The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Experienced - Innovative - Affordable

Check out our NEWEST Products & Services on our Website at :

www.holdencolony.com Portable Buildings: Storages - Offices - Cabins Delivery & Setup Always Available Peter @ 780-385-8798

For All Your Metal Roofing & Metal Siding Needs: Commercial - Industrial -

www.holdencolony.com

- Agricultural

Darius @ 780-385-8819 We Now Specialize Liners For: Trucks - Vehicles - Trailers - Buildings

www.holdencolony.com

HOLDEN COLONY:

Tim @ 780-385-1812 We Can Now Manufacture & Install Portable Buildings & Sheds we manufacture All Colors & Custom Lengths Available - Commercial - Agricultural Joseph Stahl @ 780-385-2096 www.holdencolony.com

50 Years of Growing !! - Year Round !!

Greenhouse - Garden Produce & Meats and a whole lot more …

Always Fresh.. Always Available Jonathan @ 780-385-8313

The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - Page 13

L

Affordable Advertising with

The

THE LAMONT

Classifieds

CLASSIFIED AD RATES

$10.75 first 25 words 39¢ each additional word PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 WEEKLY REVIEW Ph. 780-336-3422 Email: vikingreview @gmail.com

TOFIELD MERCURY Ph. 780-662-4046 Email: adsmercury @gmail.com

LAMONT LEADER Ph. 780-895-2780 Email: lmtleader @gmail.com ______________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Private Piano Lessons Offered By Ruther Wallner in Viking and Killam For More Information or to Register Call 780-385-2461 Registration Deadline September 20 37/38p ______________________ Vegetables are ready!

Corn, Fall Potatoes Carrots, and Beets Helen Tanton 780-888-6800 2 kms East and 3 kms North of Sedgewick tfnc ______________________ CARD CARD OF OF THANKS THANKS Thank you to all the friendly and nice people in Bruce and Holden for taking me to heart. So sorry to leave you all, I’ll miss everyone of you and I will come back when I can.

Yours Always, Rosalie Calkins 37p

EADER

Serving

Lamont

county

3 papers for the price of 1!

______________________ COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS

______________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR

______________________ FOR SALE FOR SALE

______________________ MEMORIAL MEMORIAL

______________________ SERVICES SERVICES

Viking School Parent Council AGM will be Wednesday September 25, 2019 at 5:30pm at Viking School. Everyone welcome.

New members are needed to ensure continuation of this board.

37/39c ______________________ Family, Friends, and Former Students: Share Your Wishes for Majorie Hanson’s 99th Birthday Celebation, Sunday, September 15 from 2 4 p.m. at the Viking Station Tea House.

37p ______________________ GriefShare: A weekly seminar and support group for people grieving the death of someone close to them.

10am, Wednesday mornings, beginning September 18 at Bardo Lutheran Church, 5609 – 48th Street, Tofield.

No cost! For more information or to register, call 780662-3411.

TM36/38c ______________________ Viking Farmers Market Thursday, September 5 Market Cancelled Regular Market Resumes Thursday, September 12 2 - 4 p.m.

For more Info Call Evelyn 780-592-2431. ______________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR

Spacious Apartments for rent in Tofield with in-suite laundry. Heat & water included.

Ideal for family/seniors. 1) 2 bedroom - $800/month. 2) 3 bedroom - $975/month (2 baths). Contact: 780-9320041.

TMtfnp ______________________ 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Air conditioning. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, microwave. $650/month plus utilities.

Preferably no pets. 5002-59 ave, Viking. 780-385-1137.

30tfnc ______________________ 2 bedroom large suite in 3story walk-up apartment building under new professional management with live-in, on-site caretaker.

Close to Town Centre, hospital and No-Frills Super-store.

Rent from $895, incl. utilities, energized parking stall.

DD $500. Seniors welcome with special rate. 780-6326878 or 780-918-6328

Trailer for sale. Year is 2000.

25ft bumper pull c/w full kitchen, afull bath, roof air, sleeps 6, queen bed. Asking $4,000. Call Marge @ 780662-3066

Ellen Krips Passed Away September 13, 2017

Roy's Handyman Services.

Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work.

Call 780-662-0146 or 780232-3097.

FOR RENT IN TOFIELD - 3 Bedroom suite in Fourplex with in-suite laundry. Near Library. $875 per month includes heat and water. $875 security deposit. 3 Bedroom Main floor of house. $850 per month includes heat. $800 security deposit. 2 bedroom basement suite $700 per month includes heat. $700 security deposit. No smoking, no pets. References required.

Call 780-995-9339.

TM36tfnc ______________________ St. Michael 1282 sq. ft. house with 24x45 heated shop and single garage.

Newly renovated, city water. $1500/month with utilities included. Barbara 780-9162245 LL36/37p ______________________ Mobile Home for Rent in Viking.

2 bedroom. $800/month including utilities. Call 780-563-0190 ______________________ Townhouse for rent in Viking. $900/month plus utilities. Contact 780-2540130.

51tfnc

LLtfnc ______________________ House for rent in Viking. 2 bedrooms. Close to School, Clinic, and Hospital. $900/ month includes utilities.

Available September 1. Call 780-336-6089 or 780-3366088 34tfnc ______________________ House for rent in Viking. 2 bedrooms upstairs, 1 downstairs. Double stall garage. 4 appliances. Close to school and hospital. $900/month plus utilities. Available September 1. Call 780-3850885.

32tfnc ______________________ Suite in four-plex in Tofield.

2 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bath.

Fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Adults only. No smoking and no pets. $1,000/month.

Available immediately. Call: 780-2632688.

TM15tfnc ______________________ FOR SALE SALE FOR Grain Drying Equipment: 1. Set of heater (60,000 BTUs) Fan (3 hp), and Screens 2. Heater - 60,000 BTUs 2. 2 sets of screens.

Phone 1-780-688-2201 37/38p ______________________ FOR SALE: 1.5 year old Husky mix; spayed female, first shots, $225 OBO. Mundare, AB. 780-222-8897 LL37/38p

TMtfnc ______________________ 80 Acres, Lamont County.

South half of NW 17-55-17W of 4th. 780-903-6576

TM33tfnc ______________________ Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564

LL36/39p ______________________ HAY FOR FOR SALE HAY SALE Round hay bales for sale.

Pick up or delivered.

Alf/Brom mix, 780-4971633 LLtfnc ______________________ HELP HELP WANTED WANTED Vegreville Family Dental, located next to the Boston Pizza in Vegreville is looking for a very enthusiastic Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team on a part time basis.

Our practice is committed to and focused on providing excellent quality patient care.

We are looking for someone who is professional, reliable, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, is warm and friendly with patients.

We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience as well as a great and friendly work environment!

We would be willing to compensate for travel as well.

If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please apply to vegredental@gmail.com.

All applications will be treated confidential. Thank you!

TMtfnc ______________________ MEMORIAL MEMORIAL Edward Johnston September 14, 2012 I thought of you today, But that is nothing new.

I thought of you yesterday, And days before that, too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, All I have are memories, And a picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake, From which I’ll never part.

God has you in his loving arms, I have you in my heart.

Love, Your Family.

37p

We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And days before that, too.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, All we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.

Your memory’s our keepsake, With which we will never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts.

Rod Kelvin & Dianna Braeden & Kennedy Jason & Joanne Aidan & Arron 37c ______________________ SERVICES SERVICES PHIL’S CLEANING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES Residential and Commercial Cleaning •Strip and Wax Floors •Steam Cleaning •Window and Wall Washing •Move Out Clean •Yard Work - Grass Cutting •Tree Cutting & Trimming Great references and flexible hours.

Your Home is Safe with Me! Contact Naz 780-385-4869 or Criselda 780-385-8976 tfn ______________________ 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 tfnc

tfnc ______________________ Furnace Installations.

Lowest Rates.

Free Estimates.

Over 45 years' experience.

Licensed, Semi-retired Tradesman.

Call 780-718-0262 TM32/44p ______________________ 35+ years experience Drywall Taper for hire.

Big jobs or small.

Living in Killam but willing to travel. Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka experience. Have own tools (1012" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.) Also do ceiling texture.

Non-drinker/partier, just want to get the work done.

Willing to work with existing building or taping crew.

Contact me if interested.

780-385-2106 / 780-3851251. tfn ______________________ Need to re-order: •Company Forms?

•Invoices?

•Envelopes?

•Business Cards?

•Bookmarks? •Magnets?

•Score Cards? •Stamps?

•Certificates? •Receipts?

•Posters? •Menus?

•Invitations? Calendars?

•Letterheads?

And more!

Call your local paper with your print order today!

Tofield Mercury 780-662-4046 tofieldmerc.com Lamont Leader 780-895-2780 lamontleader.com The Weekly Review 780-336-3422 weeklyreview.ca tfnp

Page 14 - The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Business & Professional Directory Small Ads - $50/month

Automotive

Tofield Autobody *COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALISTS *WINDSHIELD REPAIRED & REPLACED

780-662-3432

Medium Ads - $80/month

780-662-3212 After hours: 780-662-4574 or 780-662-0017

For your vehicle parts needs FREE vehicle removal Cash paid for some Please call ahead for appointment confirmation Vehicle Removal: Weekdays AM Saturdays PM

adsmercury@gmail.com

Large Ads - $160/month

Insurance

Construction LICENSED INSURED

GOLISH CONSTRUCTION LTD. CELL: 780-385-4179 JOHN GOLISH

• Siding, Soffits & Facias • Windows, Doors & Capping • Decks, Railings & Ramps • Shingles & Metal Roofing • Overhead Doors • Concrete Repair • Basement Development

• Bathroom Remodeling • Kitchen upgrades • Foundation Repair • Drywall Board & Tape • Paint & Texturing • Flooring & Tiling • Garages & Additions

No job too small, call to book your project!

For your automotive, farm and industrial supplies

Contact the Mercury 780-662-4046

Commercial • Farm • Auto Home • Recreational• Hail • Tofield • Holden

780-662-0165 780-688-3865

Electrical • Farm • Residential • Commercial • 24 hour service

Todd Ritchie Financial Advisor Ritchie Agencies Insurance Ltd 5036 53 Ave | Tofield 780-662-3833 www.cooperators.ca/Ritchie-Agencies

Home Auto Life Investments Group Business Farm Travel

662-2403 • AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS • FARM

Construction Devin Van Sickle 587-322-2141

• Skid Steer Services • Snow removal • Trenching • Mulching

E l e ct r i c a l S e r v i c e www.bricontrol.com • www.led4canada.ca Call: 780-781-2006

Health & Beauty P RIMARY C ONNECTIONS M ASSAGE T HERAPY

780.662.4150 | 1.866.213.2037 Box 480, 5314 - 50th St. Tofield, AB BrokerLink.ca

Meat Packers 5020 - 50 Ave., Tofield, AB HOURS:

Registered Massage Therapy “Masseuse Caboose” 5024-53 Ave.

We find insurance that works for you. Call us for a free quote.

662-4498

Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Rhona Lawson R.M.T/M.T.A.A.

SLAUGHTER DAY IS EVERY WEDNESDAY NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION ACREAGE ANDand TOWN DEVELOPMENT Acreage TownRESIDENTIAL Residential Development

David McQuaid

780-908-3327 westgencontr@gmail.com 780-662-4300 westgencontr@gmail.com

CALL THE TOFIELD MERCURY TO BOOK 780-662-4046

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Phone 662-4842 for Appt

Fresh Meat & Sausage Counter Heavy Duty Mechanic Services - Mobile & Shop -

780-686-6344 Agriculture~Construction~Tractor/Trailer

CALL THE TOFIELD MERCURY TO BOOK 780-662-4046

CALL THE TOFIELD MERCURY TO ADVERTISE!

The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - Page 15 For More Details: Visit www.ClubBid.com Call 780-944-9144

Absolute Public Online Receivership Auction of

123456

EMW Group of Companies as authorized by Deloitte Restructuring Inc., Receiver

5 DAY SALE! 3 Locations - Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Saltcoats, SK and Mississauga, ON

Quality structures to meet all your needs.

Featuring Truck Tractors, Telehandlers, Crane Trucks, Job Site Trailers, Storage Containers, Service Trucks, Flat deck Trailers, Rotochopper, Fabrication and Welding Equipment,

UFA.com/Quote

Maurizia Mau urizia rizia Hinse Hinsse s 780-434-874 780-434-8746 780-4 4 46 ext.

4-874 ex xt 200 2 20 00 classifieds@awna.com classi classifieds@ ed eds@ ed ds@ @awna @awna.com awna.com n com com

OVER 5000 LOTS! BIDDING STARTS CLOSING September 23rd - 27th, 2019

Plus Much More!

Business & Professional Directory Small Ads - $50/month

Medium Ads - $80/month

Painting

Roofing

Perfection Plus Painting

Islet Lake Contracting Inc.

40 years experience in interior & exterior painting

www.isletlakecontracting.com

Excellent References • FREE Estimates Top quality material used

WCB / Liability Insurance / Certified 24/7 Customer Service Free Estimates

Contact the Mercury 780-662-4046 adsmercury@gmail.com

Large Ads - $160/month

Veterinary Clinic

Spencer Goodhope

Call 780-267-9252

Plumbing & Heating RAIN

780-278-0406 spencer@isletlakecontracting.com sales@isletlakecontracting.com

John Daoust Shingle Co.

RED’S &D C

P LUMBING

Exterior Renovations • Emergency Repairs • New & Reroof • Garage & Shop Packages • Custom Decking & Railing Systems

Box 576, Tofield

LEANING

•Boilers •New Homes • Renovations • Repairs •Distillers Ph: (780) 662-7237 Cell: (780) 238-7429

ES

EE S FR ATE M TI

Cedar shingles & shakes, Asphalt, Repairs, Barns, Churches

John Daoust 662-4901

Garnet Malin - Tofield, AB

B&M

PLUMBING AND HEATING INC

HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri.: 8:30am-5:30pm Wednesdays: 8:30am-7:00pm Saturdays: 8:30am-1:30pm

Welding

Authorized Armstrong and Coleman dealer Authorized Trane dealer for all your for all your plumbing and heating plumbing and heating needs.needs.

CALL: 662-2454Service CALL: 662-2454

24 Hr. Emerg.

Explorer Welding Ltd. ASPHALT SHINGLES • CEDAR • METAL ROOF

INVEST

Portable Rig Welding *Oil field & Farm *Shop or Field Fabrication Ph. 662-2047 • Cell. 499-9295

IN YOUR BUSINESS.

Advertise in the Tofield Mercury Business Directory!

Also in stock: • • • • • •

• Ear buds • USB memory stick • Packing tape • Post-its • Permanent markers • File folders and more....

Highlighters Scotch tape Paperclips Erasers Colour paper Card stock

5 3 1 2 5 0 S t re e t

To f i e l d , A B

780-662-4046

Page 16 - The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Remember When

BRINGING IN THE SHEAVES: Joe Lazurak of Tofield was one of the many farmers busy combining last week. Warmer temperatures and drying winds enabled the farmers to finally get out into the fields. This image appeared in the Tofield Mercury edition Sept. 22, 1992. Photo by Cathy Brown

THIS WEEK’S JOKES Q: Why was school easier for cave people?

A: Because there was no history to study!

Q: Why did the M&M go to school?

A: Because he really wanted to be a Smartie!

Q: What’s the king of all school supplies?

A: The Ruler.

Blanket Alberta Ads take approximately 10 days to process __________________________ AUCTIONS AUCTIONS ROCKY RIDGE & CO Surplus Asset auction Saturday, Sept 21, 2019 @ 11am, Markerville, AB. Selling Portable Barns & Buildings, 2011 Chev Silverado, Dump Trailer, Motorhome, 2011 Kubota Compact Tractor, Vintage Tractors, Acreage Equip, Lumber & more. www.montgomeryauctions.com 1-800-3716963. __________________________

BUSINESS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Trouble walking or other conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? Up to $50,000 in Refunds and Benefits available.

CALL NOW! Disability Tax Credit 1-844-453-5372. BBB Approved. __________________________ HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, VLT LOUNGES FOR SALE, Lease or lease to own.

Financing and trades considered.

Call 780-298-0895 for more information. __________________________ COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS FIREARMS WANTED FOR OCTOBER 19th, 2019 Live & Online Auction: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Militaria. Auction or Purchase. Collections, Estates, individual items. Contact Paul, Switzer's Auction. Toll-Free 1800-694-2609; info@switzersauction.com or www.switzersauction.com.

COLOUR THIS PICTURE These blanket classified ads are produced through a joint agreement by The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Lamont Leader, Tofield Mercury and Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA). These ads appear in all AWNA member papers (120 papers) for the cost of $269.00 (+gst) for the first 25 words, $8.00 per word over 25. To place a blanket classified, call a CARIBOU PUBLISHING representative at 780-385-6693 or email ads@thecommunitypress.com.

__________________________

__________________________

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES

HEALTH HEALTH

SEEKING A CAREER IN THE Community Newspaper business?

Post your resume for free right where the publishers are looking. http://awna.com/resumes_add. __________________________ FEED SEED FEEDAND AND SEED PINTAIL WINTER WHEAT. Extremely hardy, very high yielding, Awnless. Excellent for Forage or Grain. Low Inputs High Profits. Call 403-556-2609 or text 403-994-2609; mastinseeds.com. __________________________ HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. "On Farm Pickup". Westcan Feed & Grain. 1-877-250-5252. __________________________ FOR SALE FOR SALE METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 37+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty.

24-48 hour Express Service available at supporting Distributors.

Call 1-888-263-8254. __________________________ WHITE SPRUCE TREES: 5' average $50. Installation ONLY $19. Includes: hole augered, Wurzel Dip enzyme injection, bark mulch application, staking.

Minimum order 20. One-time fuel charge: $125-$150. Crystal Springs. 403-820-0961. Quality guaranteed.

GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada.

Do you or someone you know have any of these conditions?

ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing, and hundreds more. All ages and medical conditions qualify.

Call the Benefits Program 1-800-211-3550 or send a text message with your name and mailing address to 403-9803605 for your free benefits package. __________________________ MANUFACTURED MANUFACTURED HOMES HOMES __________________________ BETTER @ BEST BUY! Fall Mobile/Modular Showhome Clearance.

Don't Overpay! Canada's largest in-stock inventory. FREE DELIVERY. Starting @: Cabins $50k, 16' $100k, 20' $120k. 403801-0832. www.bestbuyhousing.com. __________________________ REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE 1600 ACRES OF GOOD QUALITY Farmland for sale in SE Saskatchewan. $2,987,000.

1560 Cultivated acres $155,000.00 rent with 10 year lease. Great farmers renting and excellent investment opportunity. Call Doug 306-7162671.

__________________________ REAL ESTATE ESTATE REAL NEED LAND FOR HAYING, grazing or recreation?

Ducks Unlimited Canada is selling land near Camrose, Stettler, Vermilion and Viking in its Revolving Land Conservation program. As the new landowner, you'll be expanding your farm while stewarding valuable habitat areas. Call DUC's Brent Thygesen, 780-6780150, or email: b_thygesen@ducks.ca. __________________________ SERVICES SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer employment/licensing loss? Travel/business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US entry waiver. Record purge. File destruction. Free consultation. 1-8003 4 7 - 2 5 4 0 . www.accesslegalmjf.com. __________________________ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify.

Pioneer Acceptance Corp.

Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com. __________________________ WANTED WANTED BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classified ad. Only $269 (based on 25 words or less).

Reach over 100 weekly newspapers. Call NOW for details. 1800-282-6903 Ext 200; www.awna.com.

SUDOKU

ANSWERS

The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - Page 17

First week of school

Beaver County raise suicide prevention awareness with local organizations

Seated near the front of the gym were this years' Grade 5 students. This was their first week in Tofield School. KYLIE KUFLAY PHOTO Continued from Page 10

just exciting for Grade 12s because every grade has something to look forward to every year.”

Mack-Russell who helps in several of the events around the school recently helped at the first assembly of this year on Friday, Sept. 6, and added that the Grade 5s were eager to ask the two volunteer Grade 12s questions about what they could look forward to throughout their years at the school and if there were any helpful tips they could share.

“I think one piece of advice or tip I would give a Grade 5 student would be: don’t let other kids make you feel like you’re not good enough,” Mack-Russell stated. “Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do it. I think you should always trust yourself, your own abilities, and just know that you can do it and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.”

ABOVE: Beaver County Reeve Jim Kallal, Beaver County councillor Kevin Smook, Ryley CAO Glen Hamilton-Brown, Mayor of Ryley Terry Magneson along with county staff, staff of FCSS Tofield/Ryley/Beaver County West, Village of Ryley, FCSS Viking/Beaver, ATB Financial, Ryley Post Office, Nutrien, Ryley School students and teachers and members of the public pose for a group picture. RIGHT: A display outlining some statistics about suicide at the Beaver County office.

Moush John Tofield Mercury

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, which marks the World Suicide Prevention Day across the world, local businesses and organizations from the county got together and participated in a walk in Ryley at noon.

FCSS Tofield-RyleyBeaver County West, Village of Ryley, FCSS Viking-Beaver, ATB Financial, Ryley Post Office, Nutrien, Ryley School students and teachers and members of the public joined Beaver County council and staff in a walk to raise aware-

ness and provide commitment to prevent suicides.

It’s estimated one in five people will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime.

“Too many Albertans know the profound and lasting pain that’s left over when a person ends their own life. On World Suicide Prevention Day, we stand with those who endure this loss, and the countless Albertans who are battling mental illness, like depression,” said Premier Jason Kenney. “Those Albertans are incredibly strong. They fight each and every day to make it through their

struggle, and that strength must be recognized.”

In his statement, Kenney said that the government and organizations must work together to cast aside the stigma of depression and other types of mental illness.

“But if you feel overwhelmed, if you are struggling with your own challenges that feel insurmountable, if you are one of those incredibly strong Albertans who fights each and every day through your hurt and pain, know this: You are loved. You are valuable.

You are strong,” Kenney added.

TTofield ofield ofi Tofield

Dr. Peter Yoo DDS Dr. Tejinder Pal Virdi DDS

Need a New Truck?

Get the ride YOU WANT! You find it, We finance it...

12345 Any make!

Any model!

Anywhere!

Text or call 780-266-5436 Phone 780-483-2320 approved@tazloans.com

2

heading home after.

She added that this was different because there was less discussion revolving around events that occurred outside of school.

“Everyone is here to do what they need to and then we all just go home,” noted Mack-Russell. “We all seem very focused on one thing and that is a big difference I’ve noticed so far between Grade 11 and our Grade 12 year.”

Mack-Russell has been attending Tofield School since she was in the fifth grade.

However, throughout those years one of her favourite things at the school would be the Pep Rallies. She said that she loved this Tofield School tradition because it is an enjoyable occasion and she has noticed that it often boosts the “school spirit.”

“I think one thing that I could add to Tofield School is building a better ‘school spirit’ outside of the Pep Rallies,” said Mack-Russell. “People need to be more proud of this school. There are a lot of good things about this school and there are many great things that happen here. I think a lot more people need to appreciate our school for how great it is.”

Mack-Russell continued by highlighting some things she looks forward to during this school year. She is most excited about being a senior and a good rolemodel for the younger students at the school.

Her most anticipated event for this year will be

her graduation.

“I have a lot of plans for graduation,” laughed Mack-Russell. “I definitely plan to be involved in the grad ceremony as much as possible. I don’t want to sit back and watch everything happen without my voice being noted in the decisions made. I want to be someone who makes our grad amazing!”

Despite the fact that Mack-Russell is excited for many things this year and has enjoyed the smooth and steady pace of her first week back at school, there were still some things she disliked about her week.

Mack-Russell has noticed that many of her best friends do not share the same classes as her, and added that although this was an unfortunate situation she was still determined to excel.

“I think this is going to be a really good year for everyone,” remarked Mack-Russell. “It isn’t

SERVING THE BLUE COLLAR COMMUNITY FOR 30 YEARS

O FFICE H OURS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

10 AM - 2 PM (NO DENTIST) 9 AM - 4 PM 9 AM - 6 PM 9 AM - 6 PM CLOSED

5111-50 Street • Ph: 780-662-3553

Page 18 - The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Living a life of resilience

Malaka uses various prosthetic attachments for different functions regularly.

Continued from Page 2

780-662-4046

Is your one-stop destination for:

Photocopying 8.5” X 11” Black & White – Single Sided Under 10 copies – 0.20¢ each Over 10 copies – 0.15¢ each Over 100 copies – 0.08¢ each

Black & White – Double Sided Under 10 copies – 0.30¢ each Over 10 copies – 0.20¢ each Over 60 copies – 0.12¢ each

Colour – Single Sided Under 10 copies – 0.45¢ each Over 10 copies – 0.39¢ each Over 100 copies – 0.35¢ each

Colour – Double Sided Under 10 copies – 0.80¢ each Over 10 copies – 0.75¢ each Over 100 copies – 0.65¢ each

We also provide: • Faxing • Laminating • Printing (business cards, flyers, invoice & log books, & customized stationery) The Tofield Mercury 5312 50 Street OPEN Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (except Wednesday is 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

arm amputee, he is doubly challenged in this able-bodied, mostly right-handed world, Melissa said.

“Tying shoes is an obstacle and buttons are difficult,” she explained.

“He’s still at an age where we can help with tying skates and assist-

ing with zippers and fasteners, but as he grows, he'll want more independence just like every other kid, and it’s difficult for us to understand how he’ll tackle new projects sometimes.”

Melissa said that we look at tasks as needing two limbs, but her son’s approach is a can-do one.

“He will just do it and he surprises teachers and family both with his determination and inventiveness!”

When other kids say that Bennett can’t play something because he has to have two hands to play, he quips, “I can do it, maybe not in the same way, but I can still do it!”

For the family, the

CHAMP/War Amps program has been an amazing resource.

“They provide emotional and financial support, not just for Bennett, but for us, as his parents, in how to navigate a world that isn’t set up for people with limb differences,” Melissa remarked. “We receive financial assistance for his many prosthetics and information on living aids that can assist him with daily tasks.”

Annual CHAMP seminars offer Bennett a chance to see that there are others just like him, who understand the challenges he faces on a daily basis.

“Having friends he can relate to, and being encouraged to use his disability as a teaching tool, has really helped his confidence and fostered a positive outlook on life!” Melissa exclaimed.

“It’s resulted in his feeling that he has something to give back, so he participates in school presentations, being a human book at the University of Alberta’s Human Library at the Augustana Campus in Camrose, and laying a wreath each year on Remembrance Day. It’s not always easy to be a kid, and being one with an obvious difference makes it a challenge.”

But Bennett is facing that challenge and with a smile and his uniqueness, and “helping to teach others that it’s okay to be different, and that we can all achieve our goals with the right attitude.”

The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - Page 19

Plan a relaxing golf break today at one of our great local courses!

Daysland Golf Club

Men’s Mondays, Seniors Wednesday Mornings, Ladies Wed. Nights

780-374-3633 Clubhouse Under Renovations *Green Fees being collected in the Tournament Shed until further notice.*

Hardisty's Lakeview Golf Course Lunch specials in the licenced club house. *Men's Nights Wednesdays! *Ladies Nights Thursdays! >Ladies hosting Book aNight round before the Golf for the Cure - Aug 15 snow. flies!

6pm shotgun

Call our friendly clubhouse staff for information or to book your Tee Time

780-888-2288

Forestburg Golf Club & RV Park •Loonie a Hole - Loonie Night Mondays • Men’s Night Tuesdays • Ladies Night Wednesdays • Seniors’ Thursday Mornings • Mixed Fun Scramble Fridays

August 16 - 12 Mr- Ladies & MrsPar Par33 September October 12/13 - Battle River September 2 - Seniors Mixed Cash12 Scramble September - Ladies Par 3 Fully Licensed Clubhouse w/ Great Food!

Call 780-582-3693 to book

SEDGEWICK GOLF CLUB Mature trees line our well-manicured fairways at the Sedgewick Golf Course.

* Men's Night Tuesdays! * Seniors Wednesday Mornings! * Ladies Night Wednesdays!

• Aug 24: Ladies Open Men’s Windup rescheduled • Sept Mixed Cash Scramble to8:Tuesday, Sept 17 Call the clubhouse to book your round!

780-384-3670

Viking Golf Club › Men’s Night Tuesdays › › Ladies Night Thursdays › › 2 for 1 Mondays! ›

•Ladies Fun Day - August 24 all

FALL HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY – FRIDAY NOON– DUSK SATURDAY 10:00 AM – DUSK ladiesSUNDAY of every skill welcome!

9:30 AM level – DUSK

Book a round now!

Enjoy our fully licenced clubhouse & THE BEST Chinese Food!

780-336-3424

invites es you to golf our iimmaculate mmaculate fairways and lush greens at a great rate.

We also boast a full-service RV Park. *Discount Tuesdays 9 a.m. -3 p.m. $15 * Green Fees $20

Full Menu Kitchen is Open!

Call 780-856-2066 to book a Tee Time!

Book a round today!

Irma Golf Course Irma boasts a beautiful 9 hole course with grass greens and several RV sites. You will be impressed!

18 HOLE GOLF COURSE Seniors: Mon to Fri 9 Holes – $13.00 18 Holes – $22.00 Juniors 17 & under: Pay by their age (with adult) Mondays: 2 players 18 holes $75.00

Phone 780-662-2499 miquelonhillsgolf.com Season RV Sites Available – See website for directions

• Monday Morning Golf 9:30 am. (registration) Open to All! Stay for lunch!

• Men’s Nights Thursdays Games for high/low handicaps. Steak Supper

• Ladies Nights Tuesdays Tee Off 4-7 pm

• Mid-Week Special: Tues., Wed., Thurs.

9 am - 4 pm, 2 golf for the price of 1!

• June: Junior Golf on Mondays 3:30-5 pm. $5

780-754-2184

CoalCreek Golf Resort Public Golf Facility

Mon -Tues-Wed. Special 18 holes, cart, range ONLY $52 Thursdays - Beaver & Camrose County residents play for $52 Rates not valid on holidays

780-663-2473 or www.coalcreek.ca

Golf season is winding down,Call so Ally make sure you Is your Golf Course missing?

780-385-6693 support your local golf courses(Beaver and book a & (Flagstaff & Area), Lisa 780-662-4046 County Area), or Crystal 780-895-2780 County & Area) round while you(Lamont still can!

Page 20 - The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Making blankets at Sunshine Villa Moush John Tofield Mercury

The third season of the Blanket Making project at Sunshine Villa wrapped up with a trip to the Mustard Seed in Edmonton this past month, according to Julie Ishida, activity coordinator at the Villa.

“Participating residents have been making blankets with project volunteer leaders, Rose Ann Mottet and Natalie Warkentin for three years now,” Ishida said. “Mottet and Warkentin come on the first and third Mondays of the month, mid-September through mid-June to run this project.”

Regular blanket making participants are Adeline Morrison, Elsie Sware, Mary Finseth, Elizabeth Koop, Betty

Tensen, Eva Dykeman, Anna Neufeld, Bertha Skeem, and Agnes Hamm.

The residents work with the volunteers to design blankets, to cut fabric, to iron fabric pieces, to sew and to knot or tie the blankets, with the fabric, thread, and batting being donated.

“At the season’s end they celebrate at the Villa with a Blanket Making Show & Social, a party with all the residents,” Ishida added. “That took place in June and the project participants decide where they would like to donate the blankets of the year’s work.

All of the residents are welcome to sign up for the trip.”

This year’s blankets went to The Mustard Seed.

“The residents had sold

one of the blankets before Christmas 2018, and the money they received went to purchase diapers for the Mustard Seed urgent needs items,” Ishida explained. “They remembered from the 2017 trip that the Mustard Seed needed diapers to distribute to those in need and they wanted to help out.”

One of the residents – Elizabeth Koop – sends baby blankets that she makes.

“In 2017 the residents had also donated to The Mustard Seed, and the building they had toured then is still the donation warehouse building,” Ishida noted. “Much of the personal assistance is now happening in the additional locations throughout Edmonton.

Alexandra Scivoletto, Mustard Seed development coordinator, ex-

plained the changes to the ongoing programs and the new programs as she toured the group around this facility.”

Scivoletto told the Sunshine Villa Residents that it meant so much to the people whom they serve to receive a blanket that was made especially for them, with such care.

“She shared how special that is for their clients,” Ishida continued.

“Alexandra also shared how much people appreciate having something made for them, especially when they are going through difficult times.”

Ishida concluded by saying how touched she was by the passion and dedication of their tour guide.

“The residents just loved her and the wonderful tour she gave them.”

5114 46 Ave.

ABOVE: Brian Donovan takes a close look at one of the blankets made through the Sunshine Villa Blanket Making project.

RIGHT: Elizabeth Koop, left, who makes baby blankets to donate, seen here with Rose Ann Mottet.

TOFIELD

GRAND OPENING IN TOFIELD September 12 th

Doors open at 7 a.m. (Ribbon Cutting) First 25 Guests receive Tim Cards valued at up to $100.00

Come and celebrate the opening of your Community Tim Hortons in Tofield!