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TALK OF THE TOWN The opening of Tim Hortons at the Esso just off Highway 14 at Tofield has created a lot of buzz and excitement. The coffee shop, which has become a Canadian favourite and a part of the culture, now provides its excellent products to Tofield area residents and travellers along the busy highway. Above, the newly hired staff prepares for the onslaught of customers to begin a busy day.

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Management at Tim Hortons blown away by Tofield’s welcoming Hortons brand a natural fit. “The reception we have had thus far has been nothing short of amazing,� Gulka added. “We are excited to be here in Tofield serving the town and the entire area.�

Nestled between Pizza Hut and Esso station, the cafe is a great addition to the space.

General Manager Matt Winters, who has been hands-on along with Restaurant Manager Ihtsham Khan, also explained how thrilled he has been so far with the reception they’ve had. “From the time I have

Moush John Tofield Mercury It’s been the talk of the town for weeks now, and finally last Thursday, Sept. 12, Tofield opened its first Tim Hortons.

Owner of the restaurant, Cory Gulka said, “We identified Tofield and area as a great opportunity that would give us a chance to deliver the Tim Hortons experience in a wonderful small community and here we are.�

According to Gulka, the Town of Tofield is a beautiful small town with great family values, which makes the Tim

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been a part of the process, everybody I have met in regards to the opening has been helpful, supportive, excited, and welcoming,� Winters said. “I can’t count how many times we have had members from the community thank us for coming to Tofield, and tell us how excited they are.�

Tim Hortons will be offering the full menu barring a couple of items and has a drive-through.

Even though it’s not opened 24 hours, it will be operating from 5 a.m. till midnight. “Compared to a bigger city, Tofield is amazing because it’s a small town and already our team has personal connections with our customers,�

Winters explained. “People know one another.

When you hire from a small community and service that small community, your guests and your team already have a bond, and that’s a really cool thing to get to see.�

For Winters, the biggest milestone for Tofield in the coming year is really just doing their best to become a staple in the community. “Word travels fast, especially in a small town, and we really want people to be able to call this ‘their’ Tim Hortons, especially since everybody seems to be so excited to have us come to town,�

Winters said. “We’re going to make every effort to make that personalized touch a reality.�

Both Gulka and Winters, along with Khan, are delighted to bring Tim Hortons to town.

“We would really like to thank the community for coming out and supporting this opening weekend,�

Winters stated. “We have a great team, in a great community, and together we’ll make this a fantastic relationship! To our guests and fans who are thanking us for coming to Tofield – we really want to say thank you for having us!�

A part of the Corgul Group, Tofield Tim Hortons will be looking forward to bringing

programs like Timbits Hockey and Timbits Soccer from The Timbits Minor Sports Program in addition to other charitable events to the community. “There is so much energy and excitement around bringing the Tim Hortons brand to Tofield and area, that we’re touched,â€? Gulka said. “We would like to thank the community for welcoming us in their midst, and we look forward to serving you for many years.â€? Â

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Holden 4-H Beef has organizational meeting QUINTEN ALBRECHT On Thursday, September 12th, the Holden 4-H Beef Club held its annual organizational meeting at the Holden Complex.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm, and started off with the pledge.

We received a report from the Treasurer, followed by discussing possible dates for our fundraiser this year which will be tire recycling. Thank you to the Roulston family for organizing this! We also decided that our weigh-in day will be October 20th at the Albrecht farm at a time yet to be determined. Next we decided to give out prizes for the

Best Kept Record Book and the Highest Scoring Diary at our next meeting.

It was then discussed that the Beaver District will allow each member individually to decide whether or not they wish to implant their steers.

We also voted to hold the club elections at our next meeting, October 3rd at 7p.m. at the Holden Complex. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. We will be kicking off our club's 74th year of operation with 16 members.

If you are interested in joining, or would like more information, it's not too late!! Contact Robbie Chomik at 780 336 6424.

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Council Corner Safety regulations made skatepark removal mandatory Recently, the difficult, however necessary decision to remove the skatepark was actioned. Mayor and Council felt strongly in bringing the rationale behind this decision to the forefront for the community.

Roughly two years ago, the Town enlisted the services of an independent playground inspector. The inspector regularly reviews, critiques and tests each municipal-owned play structure in the community. Reports are generated through each inspection, and areas for attention and repair are highlighted. During these initial reviews and reports, Administration was made aware that the age, as well as deterioration of the skatepark equipment would result in its eventual need for complete removal. It is important to note; any play structure requiring repair requires Canadian certified pieces to be placed, and there is not an ability to spot repair pieces through light construction through a carpenter or welder. If the aforementioned

process is sought and actioned, if injury should occur the liability lies with the contractor and ultimately the municipality.

Upon receiving the initial report, the Lions Club was contacted to make them aware of the report, as well as the unfortunate, but eventual outcome of the park.

The Lions Club was integral in the placement, construction and design of the original park. Due to the age of the park, safety compliant pieces were not available, nor cost effective for replacement.

During the time of initial communication between the two bodies, it had been made aware that as pieces were deemed unsafe they would be removed from use to protect the public from potential injury. It should be made known, once a municipality is

made aware that a piece is unsafe, and could result in physical harm, the municipality has an obligation to mitigate the situation.

The action, in this case resulted in removal from service.

In a recent inspection, the park was designated for complete removal. This removal was tied directly to the opportunity for injury through unsafe equipment.

Once again, the equipment was beyond reasonable, safe and Canadian standards compliant repair. Unfortunately, prior to removal there was an incident that resulted in injury. This injury was not due to improper use, it was tied directly to the equipment being faulty. The instance of injury as well as the unsafe nature of the equipment obligates the municipality to action removal.

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disposed of to eliminate the opportunity of another child being injured. Equipment, once it is removed due to unsafe standards, cannot be repurposed, resold or re-used.

Mayor and Council can appreciate the passion generated from the removal of the park. However, felt it important to have it known why this decision was actioned.

Mayor and Council strongly believe in the necessity for recreation and free play in the community, and the benefits this provides to our youth. Mayor and Council are hopeful that the future can bring an opportunity for the Town and the Lions Club to once again work jointly on a project to bring an enhanced level of recreation to the community.

Respectfully submitted Mayor and Council

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Tofield Eyecare continues changing with technology, anniversary celebrated MOUSH JOHN TOFIELD MERCURY Tofield Eyecare celebrated their second year in operation within the community of Tofield on Thursday, Sept. 12.

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by Marc Kallal, it has made shopping for prescription glasses a lot easier over the past two years.

“The business is always changing as we are constantly trying to learn how to better serve our patients and learn from our mistakes over the last

few years,” Kallal said.

“We have undergone two smaller renovations in the office to provide more glasses options and better serve our patients, and are also currently looking at expanding our office hours in the near future allowing us to help more people with their vision needs.”

Kallal, an optometrist, said that the technology in eye care is always changing.

“I have already upgraded some of the technology in Tofield Eyecare

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since we first opened two years ago,” he said.

“The technology we have available to us now compared to an optometrist who was practicing 15 or even just 10 years ago is incredible; we can now better detect eye diseases and figure out why someone has vision loss right away without having to send them to a specialist or for additional testing to the hospital. Having this capability saves a lot of time and in many cases prevents long-term vision loss.”

According to Kallal, opening Tofield Eyecare has been the biggest

highlight of his career and he’s happy that he was able to take on the task of doing so.

“Having people refer their family and friends to us for their eye care is one of the greatest compliments that we can ask for,” Kallal added. “I am always so happy when a new patient comes in and they said they were referred by someone who we’d seen recently.”

Speaking about rewarding moments, Kallal said that it’s always so much fun to watch when a person gets to wear their new glasses, and especially if it is their first

time.

“Two of my best memories would involve young kids putting their glasses on for the first time and watching the invaluable expression on their faces!”

As part of the anniversary celebrations, there was a barbecue for the community along with bouncy castles for all the kids.

“I would like to thank all our patients and the community in general who has supported us over the years and continue to support us,” Kallal said. “I also owe a huge thank you to my

staff – Denise, Tanya, Nova and Whitney. They do such an amazing job and make sure our patients get all the help they need, I couldn’t ask for a better group to work with.”

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Loose Ends: Stupid machine

Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

I had a real scare a week or so ago. Thought life as I know it was coming to a screeching halt. No, it wasn’t a medical crisis but

almost as bad – our TV remote was only working in fits and starts and I was about ready to jump up and down on it until it was nothing but shreds.

You know it has to be a bad when I’m thinking of jumping; other than assassinating the occasional spider I don’t jump.

I could press buttons over and over and nothing happened. Couldn’t change channels. Up, down, recall – it just sat there. After a while, with my patience at a stand-

still and frustration gaining ground, I pressed the dead buttons real fast and without warning was sent to places I didn’t want to go. After I almost rented a movie on demand about teenagers fighting some powerful alien force that was intent on taking over the world I actually tried talking nice to it. All I want is to change the channel and skip through commercials on the PVR! Is that more than you can handle, you stupid machine?

Yes, it was. Apparently we were restricted to one channel (it was stuck on some annoying cartoon thing, squeaky voices and poor graphics). But I’ll miss the end of America’s Got Talent! And we’re coming up on the all-important mid-season battles on the CFL schedule!

This can’t be happening!

Well, we’d tried everything we could to jump start the dumb thing, including rebooting. Time to call in the professionals, in this case a young

woman who was obviously being coached by a male voice in the background. First she asked if the batteries were working. Her next question was, Have you tried restarting your machine?

(No, we’re braindead so never even thought of checking either one.)

Next she had us doing some reprogramming that didn’t work, finally admitting that there definitely was something amiss with the remote, we weren’t imagining

things. Go us!

So a new remote came via snail mail, along with a manual with clear instructions that would end all our problems. Hah! Hubby had to go online to find reprogramming instructions – which we haven’t used yet. I think we’re afraid we really are braindead dummies who might hit the wrong button and put the TV into hyper-space. Or maybe us. I just want to watch TV not ride Saturn’s rings.

Students contemplate the positives of W.I.N Time and a revised Titan Time

Every Friday, when there are classes for students, the last two periods of the day are designated to What I Need (W.I.N.) and Titan Time. Three students from Tofield School weigh-in with their opinion on W.I.N. time and the revised Titan Time.

“I like that W.I.N. gives me time to complete my homework before the weekend,” said Grade 9 student David Henry, on Friday, Sept. 13. “The new Titan Time gives you a chance to hang out with your friends and catch up since during class we don’t get to do that very often.”

Henry explained that one of the changes he has seen surrounding the revised Titan Time was the timing of it on Fridays, and added that last year the majority of it was held closer to the beginning of the day whereas this year it’s held at the end of the day.

“Another thing that is different is that it seems more organized this year,” commented Henry.

“Last year Titan Time would be moved at random during the day on a Friday, in order to incorporate a school event.

Sometimes that could get confusing!”

Henry remarked, that

from the two Titan Time and W.I.N time that he has experienced so far there is nothing he could think of adding to it, and explained that he believes that these new additions to Tofield School are off to a good start.

“I think W.I.N time is going to be a really positive thing for our school.

It gives students the opportunity to catch up on missed tests and complete rewrites in order to increase their mark.”

Grade 7 student Georgia Hillyer also agrees that W.I.N time will be good for Tofield School.

She noted that some positives are that both Titan Time and W.I.N time are a good place for some students to go if they might be stressed or have “too much on their plate.

“Being able to choose what class to go to gives the student more choice,” Hillyer said. “They could choose to go to a club, committee, or just a relaxed classroom where

they can focus on other responsibilities.”

Hillyer is already considering joining the Leadership group and Tofield Student Union (TSU).

Both these groups will have meetings during Titan Time to plan various school events.

“I want to be able to plan events for the school,” explained Hillyer. “Even though I do enjoy going to some of these events I would like to plan them. That way I’d know exactly what was happening during every school event.”

Hillyer noted that this year was already off to a positive start and she was looking forward to participating in the upcoming W.I.N. and Titan Times that will be held throughout the school year.

“There is one thing I would like to add to W.I.N time,” remarked Hillyer. “I think it would be nice to have students from the high school classes, tutor some of the Grade 5 and 6 students during this time.”

Grade 10 student Kien Yuha also wants additions for Titan Time and W.I.N. time in order to improve them. He hopes

Ben Woodruff, right, and Kien Yuha play cribbage

that more clubs will be formed through the school that might interest him.

“So far I have really enjoyed learning cribbage and playing the game during Titan Time,” laughed Yuha. “I think if there was one thing I could add other than the clubs would be making the W.I.N. time longer at

the end of the day.”

Yuha explained that this extended time would make it easier for students to get more time to themselves and get the extra support that they need.

“I think there are a lot more options for students,” noted Yuha. “Instead of having to go to a classroom I may not

enjoy during this time, I get to choose what I would like to participate in. I think this is going to work out well at our school.”

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Appreciate thy neighbour EDITORIAL Kerry Anderson Tofield Mercury Publisher

It’s either normal, or I am lucky. No matter where I have lived, I have never had an issue with my neighbours.

Not everyone can say that. My sister once had a neighbour who didn’t appreciate her teenage boys’ comings and goings, or where they parked their vehicles, or how loud they played their music. The more they freaked out at her boys, the more the teens purposely did things to antagonize them. Before long the two households were like the Hatfields and McCoys. Finally, my sister’s family outlasted them and they finally put their home up for sale and moved.

There are a lot of neighbour horror stories, like the crazy lady who would feed skunks causing them to hang around the area she lived. Neighbours would have to carry flashlights at night so

as not to startle one of the smelly little devils.

Then there were the neighbours who were fighting over a property line and privacy issues. When one of them returned from holidays, the feuding neighbour had security cameras pointing from his yard into the neighbour’s with a big sign “Smile, You’re on Candid Camera.”

Another person was neighbours with someone who let their front lawn grow out of control. They cut the lawn for them once when it got really bad, but later quit when they found out the same neighbours were stealing water from their outside tap.

How about the two neighbours who were constantly doing things to tick each other off, like blowing leaves onto each other’s yards or trimming one another’s trees without permission. How about the the angry neighbour who flipped off the ice cream truck every time he came around because the noise bothered him; or maybe the guy with infrared binoculars who peered into the neighbours’ homes at night; or maybe the bagpipes neighbour? Or the rock

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When we first moved to an acreage in Lindbrook, Michelle thought it would be a great idea to have a barbecue for the people in our subdivision. She did up fliers and posters for anyone interested but never got much for replies. None in other words. I told her not to be discouraged because people probably live on acreages because of the seclusion. They likely don’t want to know their neighbours. In the seven years we lived there I couldn’t have

told you what the neighbours on either side even looked like.

But they were quiet and thoughtful. All you can ask.

Now we live next to a fellow whose wife died shortly after we moved in. We reached out to him, giving our sympathy and now we are good friends. The neighbours on our other side were quiet and private. Same with our backyard neighbours.

It’s funny though, how you perceive people you often see but really don’t know. One

of the backyard neighbours was “The Pacer” who walked back and forth in the backyard at times. The other was the “Tree Guy.” He made a fortress around his yard with towering poplars.

When we all decided to replace our fences, we were forced to get together and concoct a plan to share expenses.

It went smoothly and every neighbour seemed incredibly nice. Not at all what we feared or what our minds thought they might be like.

One of our front

neighbours moved last winter, and the people who moved in have teenagers and countless vehicles parked all over the neighbourhood. They are quiet and polite; don’t feed skunks, don’t invade privacy, don’t let their lawn grow out of control, don’t steal our water, don’t trim our trees, don’t play drums in the garage, don’t peer in our windows, and don’t play bagpipes.

If yours don’t either, we can all appreciate our neighbours.

Kerry Anderson

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Only three candidates so far vying for federal Battle River-Crowfoot Riding

By Patricia Harcourt Three candidates are in the running for the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot so far following the 43rd federal election call on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

They are, as of Monday this week: Conservative Party of Canada candidate Damien Kurek, Green Party of Canada candidate Geordie Nelson and People's Party of Canada candidate David Michaud.

According to Liberal Riding Association President for Battle RiverCrowfoot Chris MacKay, there will be no candidate running under the Liberal banner in this election campaign.

"Unfortunately, due to our numbers, it is unlikely we will have a Liberal candidate for this election. I have been working with the Provincial team on strategy but at current there are no planned events," MacKay stated in an email.

As of Monday there is also no New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada candidate listed.

Canadians will be heading to the polls on Oct. 21. At this point, Conservative candidate Kurek appears to have the biggest boots to fill after being nominated to take over from outgoing MP for the riding Kevin Sorenson whom has held the riding firmly for over two decades.

In fact, Kurek worked for Sorenson when Soren-

son was Minister of State (Finance) in Ottawa before taking over the MP's constituency office in Camrose.

Previous to this, he worked at the Saskatchewan Legislature for then premier Brad Wall in research, policy and communica-

"We have a plan to ensure that Canada stands up for what's right around the world," Kurek stated. "We are going to respect provinces and make sure that projects in the national interest, like pipelines, are built."

PPC candidate David Michaud comes from a

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tion portfolios. Also like his predecessor, Kurek was born and raised in the riding.

"Our region has been well represented over the last two decades by Kevin Sorenson, and I am honoured to succeed him as the Conservative Party candidate," Kurek stated in a Sept. 12 release. "And with Kevin's retirement the stakes have never been higher to make sure we send a strong representative to Ottawa."

Kurek's message included making life "more affordable by cutting taxes like the Carbon Tax and GST on home heating."

He also said, "We are ready to bring accountability back to Ottawa and to ensure that government respects your tax dollars and spends within its means.

military background having spent two decades in the Communications Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces. According to his website, he has served both in Canada and abroad and has seen "many of the atrocities that go on around the world."

He and his wife have lived in Beaver County since November 2014, living on an acreage where he has fostered retired racing greyhounds.

"As a result of this and my background, I am not afraid of hard work, long hours and sticking to a job until it is done," stated Michaud. "As a father, grandfather and hus-

band, I know the stresses put on 'average' Canadians.

"I believe Canadians are ready - and need - to embrace fresh ideas of the People's Party of Canada (PPC) and we deserve a higher level of integrity from our government officials.

"I believe in the party's principles of personal freedom, individual responsibility, fairness and respect," Michaud concluded. "I try to live by these principles and advocate them in my daily life."

The Green Party of Canada's candidate for Battle River-Crowfoot is newcomer Geordie Nelson, who lives and works in Camrose. Geordie came from Ottawa as a teenager and lived with his military family in Wainwright. He is a recent graduate of the University of Alberta Augustana Campus, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science.

He has lived in Camrose for the past eight years and now works at the campus as the Conference Services Coordinator.

He is motivated to become the Green Party candidate due to his deep concern "about the envi-

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In Alberta, the federal Conservative Party of Canada and the People's Party of Canada have each fielded a complete slate of 34 candidates in all 34 ridings. Other parties are having difficulty filling their riding seats with the Green Party having 28 candidates out of 34 ridings to date, the NDP having filled 26, and the Liberals having filled only 25 nominations.

Note: No photo was available for NDP candidate Geordie Nelson.

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Holden Museum end of season celebration

The more you know, the better you’ll hunt

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By Patricia Harcourt The Holden Historical Society Museum held an end of season celebration on Sunday with live music and vintage item auction.

The museum has been open from May 25 to Sept. 15 with this year's theme "Nature and Wildlife." A beautiful display on the theme was set up in the jail at the museum. Museum Society President Dave Maruszeczka said another fun idea for this

year included using the old carousel slide projector from the late 1970s to show older wildlife photos obtained courtesy of the Alberta Government.

"We were showing kids how to use the carousel," he said, during school tours held last spring.

Technology having changed quite a bit since then, the students needed to be shown how to operate the machine during a tutoring exercise as part of the tour.

On Sunday, the live

Moose hunting tips & calling techniques Presentation by: Cal ‘Moose Man’ Wakelin

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Holden Historical Society Museum Director Audrey Steinwand (seated bottom of photo, centre) keeps track of the memorabilia that is being auctioned off which she has donated to the museum.

auction was conducted by auctioneers Terry and Weston Magneson of Ryley, who cracked jokes while auctioning off the memorabilia supplied by museum society board director Audrey Steinwand.

Steinwand "does a lot of work in here, especially with the artifacts," said Maruszeczka. "She also supplied all the items being auctioned."

These came from her farm with the proceeds being donated back to the museum.

"We are in the process of applying for re-accreditation with the Museum Association," he said, an exercise that must be done every five years. "It allows us to display signage that is recognized internationally showing that the museum has reached a certain standard."

Tofield Autobody (1987) Ltd. would like to say thank you to all of our customers from all over Beaver County and beyond for being loyal to our independent shop.

We still work with all insurance companies and strive to do the work as fast as we possibly can.

Regardless of what your insurance company tells you, it is your right to have the vehicle repaired at the shop of your choice.

They will even send out an appraiser to your home or our shop to write the estimate, saving you the trouble of having to drive to the centres they would push you towards.

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Farmers forced to accept delays due to moisture and late crop development Patricia Harcourt The Alberta Crop Report for the period up to Sept. 10 states that poor weather conditions over the prior week have allowed for only two per cent of major crops to be harvest in the province's Region Three.

This includes the north east areas of Camrose, Vermilion, Provost and Smoky Lake.

As well, slow maturing crops have put crops behind their normal stage of development.

As of Sept. 10, 83 per cent of all crops were still standing, which compares to the five year average of 55 per cent.

Also, 14 per cent have been swathed and three per cent harvested.

About 49 per cent of dry peas, 78 per cent of winter wheat, 75 per cent of fall rye and two per cent of barley are now in the bin. Almost 23 per cent of canola has been swathed.

Dry peas may have moulding, rotting and small pea size, and nearly 46 per cent of harvested dry peas are graded number two, 29 per cent as number three and 25 per cent as feed.

There is no second cut for hay in the region, and pasture conditions are rated as two per cent poor, 18 per cent fair, 48 per cent good and 32 per cent excellent.

This week, the weather has been warmer and dryer and farmers are hoping this will help get the crops off the ground faster than previously.

County activity reports - new peace officer starts Patricia Harcourt Beaver County's Public Works department reports that road maintenance work includes working on intersections and soft spots. Gravel is being stock piled in the yard, which has been taking place all summer, and gravel haul began Sept. 3 to finish the 2019 haul. Mixcor is done crushing in the Lang pit.

Construction includes

Rge. Rd. 182 where terracem is complete, with the final sweet to occur after Sept. 3. Terracem work on Twp. Rd. 502 is complete with a final sweep after Sept. 3.

Public Works also reports that service requests are being completed, and new floating docks have been constructed for Camp Lake.

A five year road plan has been passed with a 2019

road construction schedule. The 2018 chip seal roads have been reassessed and the department is working with West-Can to come and do the repairs.

The bridge rail height policy has been passed, and gravelock on Rge. Rd. 124 is complete.

The lift and laying of some oil roads have been done on Rge. Rd. 202 in front of Beaver Creek

Estates, Carey Ridge Estates and Rge. Rd. 182.

Also up for work is the pulverizing of road ted on Twp. Rd. 514 between Rge. Rd. 195 and Rge. Rd. 193.

The county's Agriculture Services department reports that a grasshopper survey has been completed, the roadside spraying program is ongoing and crews were working north of Viking and Tofield as of See REPORT BCC2

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Admin Reports Continued from BCC1

the Sept. 4 committee of the whole meeting.

Roadside shoulder spraying and mowing programs are complete, and brushing was underway at various county locations.

The department was working on the internal health and safety audit and also hosted a shelter belt/tree health workshop.

In terms of the land flood program, a contractor has been signed for April to December 31, 2019 for work on municipal infrastructure.

Forty per cent of the land flood contract has been spent as of July

31.

The Department of Public Safety reported that 138 tickets have been issued between January and August of this year, for a total of $31,610. In the same time period, there have been 35 animal control complaints and 42 other files generated. These include 35 unsightly premises, six road obstruction and one miscellaneous issues.

A replacement Community Peace Officer has been hired and will start working in Beaver County on Sept. 23.

Also reported were two incidents including a "near miss backhoe slipped off back of trailer," and "injury - worker crushed finger in equipment - on modified duty." Both incidents took place in August.

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Crop producers granted extension to repay cash advances Farmers form the backbone of rural communities across Canada.

They are integral to expanding our middle-class and strengthening our economy.

The Government of Canada remains committed to growing Canada’s agricultural sector by ensuring all farmers have the support they need to manage significant risks that threaten the viability of their farms.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced last week that crop producers impacted by recent market disruptions may now be eligible for an additional six months to repay 2018 cash advances under the Advance Payments Program (APP).

"Our government is working closely with our farmers to meet their needs and is taking many concrete steps to help them deal with the current market turmoil.

This Stay of Default will give them more flexibility and the room to maneuver so they can better manage their liquidity, " said Bibeau.

The Stay of Default, which covers advances on grains, oilseeds and pulses, will provide additional flexibility to repay advances for farmers that may be facing lower

prices, reduced marketing opportunities or a decrease in farm cash income. The decision comes following recent changes made by the Government of Canada to strengthen the APP by increasing the maximum loan limit for all farmers to $1 million and the interest-free portion to $500,000 for canola.

The six-month Stay of Default to March 31, 2020, will provide producers with more time to repay their 2018 outstanding advances.

The Stay of Default was granted at the request of nine program administrators. The Government of Canada will also continue to pay interest on the interest-free portion of farmers’ outstanding advances until March 31, 2020, for those commodities.

Producers who received a 2018 APP advance from any of the nine participating administrators could be eligible for the Stay of Default and are encouraged to contact their respective administrator for more details.

Participating administrators are Agri-Commodity Management Association, Alberta Sugar Beet Growers, Alberta Wheat Commission, BC Breeder and Feeder Association, Canadian

Canola Growers Association, Manitoba Corn Growers Association Inc., Manitoba Livestock Cash Advance Inc., Producteurs de Grains du Québec and Western Cash Advance Program Inc. Quick Facts • The Advance Payments Program is a financial loan guarantee program that provides producers easy access to credit through cash advances. There was over 21,000 producers who participated in the program in 2018, and the average advance was approximately $118,000.

• For the 2018 program year, 12,902 grains, oilseed and pulse producers took more than $1.68 billion in advances, representing a 3 per cent increase in the number of grains, oilseed and pulse producers taking advances under the program, and a 6 per cent increase in the value of advances taken in 2017.

• As of July 31, there has been close to 1,100 new producers who have joined the program in 2019 and there has been approximately 360 producers who have returned to the program after not participating in the last three years.

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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.

APPEAL DEADLINE: Oct 2, 2019

On behalf of Beaver County Council, staff and our residents we would like to wish all of the agricultural producers and their families a safe and productive harvest season! Your countless hours of hard work and dedication to produce the many products found in this region is celebrated and appreciated.

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

The agricultural industry is an important part of our vibrant community and rural way of life. Driving around the countryside it is evident that agriculture, and those that work in the industry, have had a significant mark on our past, the present and our future.

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.

“This past spring and summer have brought many challenges to our cultivated, hay and range land. Beaver County has experienced record levels of rain which has hindered Hay quality and production as well as the late start to Harvest. Council keeps their fingers crossed for all of our producers that the sky’s will clear and you can enjoy a prosperous and productive 2019 Bounty and Fall harvest.”

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

Beaver County strives to provide opportunities for this industry to thrive and expand in our County and we appreciate the investments that the agricultural industry contributes to our local economy.

If you are looking for more Information about Beaver County please visit www.beaver.ab.ca or call the Beaver County office at 780-663-3730.

Reeve Jim Kallal

Community Events 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.

Happy Wanderers- Smoky Lake Fair Saturday, October 5 – Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair: Great White North Pumpkin Fair Weigh off, Show &amp; Shine, Farmers Market, Food Vendors. Lots to do for the day Downtown and on the fairgrounds, free shuttle between both.

Ryley pick up at 8:30 a.m. in front of Village Office, return at 6 p.m.

Tofield pick up at 9:00 a.m. in front of Town Office, return at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets: $15 Transportation only. Deadline to purchase tickets is September 30.

Purchase your tickets at FCSS Upstairs Town of Tofield Administration Building or Ryley Village Office.

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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 18

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

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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

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Large item pick-up coming in October The problem of people dumping large items in back allies persists in town, and there is really no reason for it says Tofield Assistant CAO Jeff Edwards.

Mattresses and large items left beside dumpsters will not be disposed of by Beaver Municipal Solutions, the local landfill which picks up waste bins in town.

“We have a transfer station on creamery road,” said Edwards. “It’s free for town residents to take their items there.”

For those who have no way to transport large items, the free large item

pick up will be available in Oct. throughout Beaver County. Residents who want to dispose of large household items are to leave them curbside.

“It’s a huge benefit to our area,” said Edwards.

BMS provides it to towns and villages in Beaver County, and several towns in Alberta do not have the benefit of large item pickup.

“It’s a wonderful program to eliminate waste.”

Edwards warns that items with freon, like refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and water coolers will not be picked up un-

less a $25 freon removal sticker is purchased from the town office, transfer station or BMS administration office in advance.

Once the sticker has been placed properly on the appliance, it will be removed on large item pick

up day.

Large item pick up is a service provided twice yearly. The final pick ups in 2019 will be; Oct. 1 in Tofield, Oct. 10 in Holden, Oct. 17 in Bruce, Oct. 24 in Ryley, and Oct. 28 in Viking.

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

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________________________ WANTED SERVICES

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

10 a.m, Wednesday mornings, beginning September 18 at Bardo Lutheran Church, 5609 – 48th Street, Tofield. No cost! For more information or to register, call 780-662-3411.

TM36/38c ________________________ Family and Friends, please Join Us in Celebrating Erica McDonald’s 90th Birthday at the Kinsella Senior Centre Saturday, September 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.

38p ________________________ Sunshine Villa Autumn Pie Social, Saturday, Sept 28, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. 5834 51st Street, Tofield. Admission $5. Pie, coffee, tea, etc! Silent Auction at the Social. All proceeds to the Residents Association Fund. Thank you for your support of Seniors!

TM38/39c ________________________ 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 ________________________ Griefshare is a 12-week, video-based support program for those experiencing grief related to the death of a loved one.

Fall session begins Wednesday, September 25 at 5 p.m. at Golden Valley Lutheran Church, Viking.

Registration cost is $50 (includes the workbook).

For more information or to register, call Pastor Alvin Sorenson at 780-336-3155, or e m a i l gvlutheranchurch@gmail.com 38c ________________________ Viking Farmers Market Regular Market Thursday, September 12 2 - 4 p.m.

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

Townhouse for rent in Viking. $900/month plus utilities.

Contact 780-254-0130.

51tfnc ________________________ 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, onsite 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.

Vegreville. 780-632-6878 or 780-918-6328

FOR SALE: 1.5 year old Husky mix; spayed female, first shots, $225 OBO. Mundare, AB. 780-222-8897

For Sale: 1/4 section pasture.

Fenced and cross fenced into 3 pastures & 3 dugouts. Yard site with mini dugout and some buildings. Located at NE2349-17-W4. 2 miles east and 2 miles south of Ryley. Asking $420,000.00. Contact Lloyd at 780-663-2332 for more information.

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

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. No smoking, no pets. References requires.

Call 780-995-9339.

TM38tfnc ________________________ Mobile Home for Rent in Viking.

2 bedroom. $800/month including utilities.

Call 780-563-0190

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 780-385-0885.

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: 780-263-2688.

TM15tfnc ________________________ FOR SALE SALE FOR Selling woodwork tools such as Kenwood and Hitachi wood lathes, including other brands.

Also powerplant and hand tools available. Call Don @ 780-662-3970 TM38/41p ________________________ 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

LL37/38p ________________________ Trailer for sale. Year is 2000.

25ft bumper pull c/w full kitchen, a full bath, roof air, sleeps 6, queen bed. Asking $4,000. Call Marge @ 780662-3066 TMtfnc ________________________ 80 Acres, Lamont County.

South half of NW 17-55-17-W of 4th. 780-903-6576 LL36/39p ________________________ HAYFOR FOR SALE HAY SALE Round hay bales for sale. Pick up or delivered. Alf/Brom mix, 780-497-1633 LLtfnc ________________________ HELP WANTED WANTED HELP Office Assistant Ultimate Hemp World Viking, AB Having minimum college degree/diploma and minimum 3 years of office experience.

Willing to relocate to Viking, Alberta?

Good salary for the deserving candidates.

Apply with your detailed resume to: info@uhwinc.com or apply in person 4920 - 53 Ave., Viking, AB ________________________ FULL TIME EQUIPMENT OPERATOR AT ST. MICHAEL REGIONAL LANDFILL. All applicants must possess Class 3 with airbrakes. Apply with resume to: Email: smrlandfill@shaw.ca Fax 780-796-2081 LL38/39c ________________________ 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!

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 ________________________ 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 (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.) Also do ceiling texture.

Nondrinker/partier, just want to get the work done. Willing to work with existing building or taping crew. Contact me if interested. 780-385-2106 / 780-385-1251. ________________________ 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 ________________________ ST. MICHAEL REGIONAL LANDFILL Seasonal hours will end September 24, 2019.

Regular hours will resume October 1, 2019.

LL38c ________________________ Roy's Handyman Services.

Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Call 780-6620146 or 780-232-3097.

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Free Estimates.

Over 45 years' experience.

Licensed, Semi-retired Tradesman.

Call 780-718-0262 TM32/44p ________________________ Need to re-order: •Company Forms? •Invoices?

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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 ________________________ WANTED WANTED Farmers and Farm Land on Long-Term Lease to Grow Hemp Crops **Minimum one quarter and more** Please contact: Ultimate Hemp World 4920 - 53 Ave., Viking, AB Ph: 780-336-2200 info@uhwinc.com Necessary training and guidance will be provided.

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Remember When

ARTISTS AT WORK: The Kindergarten students were busy planning on being Artists of the Future at C. W. Sears School. The students are Steven Tews, Michelle Van Herk, Vanessa Olson, and Lisa Mazur. The teacher is Mrs. Cathy Samson.

This images appeared in the Tofield Mercury edition Sept. 8, 1992. Photo by Cathy Brown.

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__________________________ COUNTRY ROAD GREENHOUSE INC. 52043 RR 231 Sherwood Park, AB, Sat. Sept.

28 @ 11am. Selling 12,300 sq. ft. of Paul Boers Gutter Connect Greenhouse Structures, Shade & Save System, Ellepot System, Flat Filler, Greenhouse Supplies & Equip., www.montgomeryauctions.com. 1-800-3716963. __________________________ BUSINESS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT? Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30,000 lump sum refund. Expert Help. 1-844-4535372. __________________________ HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, VLT LOUNGES FOR SALE, Lease or lease to own. Financing and trades considered. Call 780298-0895 for more information.

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Tofield Community Rehab Programs IN SHALLOW $6/class POOL EXERCISE......................

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For people with Arthritis/Osteoporosis or anyone interested in wellness.

Start: Wednesday Oct. 2nd, 2019 to Dec. 11th, 2019 Every Monday & Wednesday 9 am - 10 am

RYLEY SWIMMING POOL Board members hold up the original Tofield Lodge plaque. Back row left to right Harold Conquest, Chairman of Beaver Foundation, Wanda Lefsrud, Gene Hrabec, Larry Tiedemann, Owen Ligard. Front row left to right, Mathew Kowalski, Steve Marusiak, Lorna Rempel, Jackie Lovely, MLA, Janet Valliere.

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T OFIELD C OMMUNITY C HURCH G YM Start: Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 2019 to April 2020 Every Tuesday & Thursday 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm TO REGISTER FOR EITHER PROGRAM PLEASE CALL: 780-662-5223

Beaver Foundation and Jackie Lovely, MLA, were pleased to present roses in recognition for the managers’ years of service and in appreciation of their devotion and caring towards Alberta seniors. Managers attending are Janet Valliere, Tofield Lodge (42 years), Lorna Rempel, Sunshine Villa (9 years), and Wanda Lefsrud, Vialta Lodge (5 years). Unfortunately, Maria Shihinski, Holden Lodge Manager (11 years) was absent as she was on well deserved holidays. Ends, l to r, Owen Ligard and Harold Conquest.

Obituary Edith Elenore (Nerland) Crosland

UNRESERVED ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE SALE Diane Wallace Rollyview, Alberta Saturday, September 28 at 10 a.m.

LOCATION: 49578 Rg. Rd. 232, Rollyview, Alberta DIRECTIONS: Being from Rollyview, go 2 miles east on Secondary 623 to Rg. Rd. 232, then 2 miles north.

Watch For Signs. GST will be charged where applicable. Lunch Available.

Antiques: American Shoe Machine & Tool Co. 8’ Leather Finishing Tool; Rafflenbeul Shoe Sewing Machine; Rafflenbeul Raffa Sole Stitcher; Complete Set Shoe Lathes; Line-OScribe Sign Machine, all complete; Fleming Gray Skate Sharpener; Electric & Crank Cream Separators; Oak Filing Cabinet; Assort Old Pails; Kokanee Fluorescent Sign; Antique Radios; Engraving Machines; Blow Torches; Ammo Boxes; Singer Industrial Straight Stitch Sewing Machine; Buckleys Cigarette Machine; Milk Machine Buckets; Wood Heaters; Extended Electric Golf Cart, used at Eskimos Games; 1973 CB350 Honda Motor Bike; Cream Cans; 100-lb.

Anvil; Sad Irons c/w handles; Burbanks Trade Scale; Crank Clothes Wringer; Antique Chainsaw; Coal Oil Lamps; Silverware; Brass; Snap Lid Jars; Pocket Watches; Antique Kids Walker; Train Foot Warmer; Bone Handle Knives; Enamelware; Crock Jugs; Wash Board; Assort Old Toys; Old Tins; Antique Games; Assorted Signed NHL Hockey Sticks; Cast Iron Pot; Antique Fire Extinguisher; Many more items

Miscellaneous and Tools: 8ft Single Drag Disc; 3-Point Hitch Fresno; 8ft 3-Point Hitch Cultivator; MF 3-Point Hitch Hay Mower; 3-Point Hitch 2-Bottom Plow; 4Wheel Wagon; (8) Scrap Cars & Trucks; Approx 50 Treated Fence Posts; 12ft Aluminium Boat; 14ft Fiberglass Boat c/w Trailer; (4) Small Trailers; Chrysler 30-hp & 10-hp Boat Motors c/w tanks; 12V Trolling Motor; Rear Tine Garden Cultivator; Assort.

Tool Boxes c/w tools; Hilti DX400 Gun; Air Compressor; 16” Stock Saddle; Bridles; 24” Metal Lathe; Lincoln Mig Welder; Plumbers Torch c/w bottles; Grinders; Radial Arm Saw; Table Saw; 4” Jointer; Power Hacksaw; 16” Scroll Saw; Tiger Torches; Work Benches c/w vise; Fishing Equipment; Large Assort.

Scrap Iron; Assort. Hand Tools; Dewalt 12” Planer; Warren 12V 30-amp Sump Pump; Scaffolding; Large Assort. Knick-Knacks; Starline Banjo; Tripods; Yamaha 6-String Guitar; Nova Kids Guitar; Keyboards; Many more items Auctioneer Note: Please plan on attending this Sale. Lots of Unique Collectables at this Sale.

Visit our website for full listings and pictures: www.millersauctionservice.com For more information call Mike Wallace at 780-909-7943 or Miller’s Auction Service at 780-789-2226 or 780-920-6738. www.millersauctionservice.com This list is subject to additions or deletions. TERMS: Cash or valid cheques, certified check, bank draft or ALVIN MILLER (780) 789-2226 bank letter of credit, e-transfer, or Cell 920-6738 Mastercard and Visa (3% useage fee on TREVOR MILLER (780) 722-2705 M/C & Visa transactions). No purchases BARRY KASHA (780) 374-2472 Camrose, Daysland, Killam, Tofield, Holden to be removed until settlement has been DARCY SHEETS (780) 336-6485 made. List is subject to additions and/or Kingman, Rosalind, Viking deletions. Neither the owner, the Clerk: Judy Bentley “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, auctioneer or staff of the auctioneer shall be held responsible for any loss or Friendly Service, Give Us A Call” accident on or off the auction site.

License No. 200809 Box 71, Sunnybrook, AB

Edith Elenore (Nerland) Crosland was born in Kenyon, Minnesota on August 29, 1919 to Edward and Elen Nerland who had immigrated to Minnesota from Norway. She was the middle daughter - the oldest being Elvina, the youngest Elfrida.

Edith was extremely proud of her Norwegian heritage and would keep in touch with her extended family in Norway for many years. Eventually the Nerland family would settle on a farm east of Airdrie AB. Edith’s Christian faith was very important to her and began with her baptism into the Lutheran church on September 21, 1919.

She would attend a number of churches in her life, the main one being Faith Lutheran in Calgary where she was a very active

member. Edith did her high school and business training in Calgary. She would go on to become a secretary for one of the Calgary Eaton’s managers and later work for many years for the lawyer Spencer Cummings as a legal secretary. Through a friend at Eaton’s she was introduced to her future husband Jim Crosland. Jim and Edith were married in 1951 and would have 51 years of marriage until Jim’s death in 2002. In 1954 their only child, Bob, was born. Later the family would grow to include his wife Irene, grandson Nate and his wife Kara and three great grandchildren, Tessa, Luca and Willa.

Immediate and extended family were always loved and cherished

by Edith.

On August 24 and August 29, 2019 various family members gathered at the Tofield Long Term Care to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Edith died peacefully at the Tofield Long Term Care on September 7, 2019.

She will be lovingly remembered by her immediate family, sister Elfrida Lunde, sister in law Pauline Crosland and her extended family.

She was predeceased by her husband Jim, parents Edward and Elen Nerland, sister Elvina Clark and niece Myrna Keim and numerous sisters in law and brothers in law.

A special thank you to everyone who visited Edith in the Tofield Long Term Care and to all the disciplines and staff of the Tofield Health Care Acute and Long Term Care units who gave Edith such compassionate and loving care over these last eight years.

A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Tofield Alliance Church.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations may be made to the Tofield and District Health Foundation Long Term Care.

Weber Funeral Home 780-662-3959 www.weberfuneralhome.ca

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