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Break-ins and mischief keep Tofield RCMP busy

Sunshine Villa gets record turnout at its Autumn Pie Social

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Established in 1918 in Tofield, Alberta

Terry Fox Run more than a fundraiser at Tofield School

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Tofield celebrates Alberta Culture Days

The Tofield and Area Health Foundation hosted an evening of community on Friday, Sept. 27 at the Tofield Commuity Hall to celebrate Alberta Culture Days. Please see Page 2 for story. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO

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Tofield celebrates Alberta Culture Days with record turnout Moush John

Tofield Mercury

It was truly a celebration of culture as Tofield and area communities

came together to make this year’s Alberta Culture Days a huge success

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Celebrating 20 years of serving our community!

on Friday evening, Sept.

27 at the Tofield Community Hall.

With a scrumptious feast of nearly a dozen different cuisines, guests and visitors at the event couldn’t have asked for a more varied spread.

The dinner at 6 p.m. was followed by entertainment with mostly local and some out-oftown acts.

Hosted by the Tofield and Area Health Foundation, the event was supported by local businesses and organizations whose donations and support made the evening a memorable one.

“All I wanted to bring to this event was a celebration of the many different cultures we have living right here in the midst of our own community,” said Brenda Chehade, Foundation Chair. “For people to be able to have a taste of the many wonderful foods these different cultures have, and to enjoy the local talent we have right in our own backyard and encourage them to continue and grow their gifts.”

Chehade said that her main goal was to bring out families to socialize with other families, hopefully making some new

friends and connecting with one another over great food and entertainment.

One of the board members of the Foundation, Kevin Smook was in charge of the entertainment and made sure to get a variety of different talents.

From singers to pianist to comdians, the evening was a showcase of some amazing local talent.

“We were so excited to see how many people came out to celebrate with us this year,” Chehade added. “It was our best year so far with Continued on Page 7

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Local councillors attend 2019 AUMA Convention

MLA Jackie Lovely seen here with councillors from Tofield, Ryley, and Beaver County at the AUMA Convetion this past week. Front row, from left: Deputy Mayor of Ryley Cyndy Heslin, MLA Jackie Lovely, and Tofield councillor Brenda Chehade.

Back row, from left: Ryley councillor Brian Ducherer, Tofield councillor Larry Tiedemann, Beaver County councillor Gene Hrabec, Mayor of Ryley Terry Magneson, Ryley CAO Glen Hamilton-Brown, and Ryley councillor Mathew Kowalski.

MLA Jackie Lovely with Tofield's admin staff and councillors making a statement with t-shirts saying 'Support Canadian Energy.' Seen here from left, Tofield councillor Harold Conquest, Tofield CAO Cindy Neufeld, Mayor of Tofield Deb Dueck, MLA Jackie Lovely, Tofield councillor Brenda Chehade, and Tofield councillor Larry Tiedemann.

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Multiple break-ins keep Tofield RCMP busy Sgt. John Powell Tofield RCMP

During the past week Tofield RCMP responded to 45 calls for service. Included in the calls for service were three motor

vehicle collisions, and a 911 hangup.

On Sept. 23, a resident of Tofield reported a break and enter to their garage. The suspects damaged the main door, entered the garage and

stole multiple items including tools, a shop vac and bikes.

On Sept. 24, Tofield RCMP were on patrol in Tofield and completed a traffic stop on a black Ford pickup truck. The

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION Gerry and Audrey Treit Entwistle, Alberta Saturday, October 12 at 9 a.m.

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VIEWING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. TWO RINGS SELLING.

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Tractors: Case International 9150 4 WD Tractor, CAH, 4-hyd, Air Seeder Return Line, PS trans, Cummins Eng, c/w 12’ Degelman Hyd. Blade, 10,981 hrs., S/N 17901691; Case International 5140 F.W.A. Tractor, CAH, 3-ph, dual hyd., dual PTO, c/w Case 510 FEL c/w bucket & round bale fork, 7557 hrs., S/N J.J.F1001066; Case Agri King 1070 Tractor, CAH, triple hyd., dual PTO, c/w JD 148 FEL c/w bucket & grapple, approx 300 hrs., on new engine, PS trans, 7537 hrs, S/N 8801205; Case 870 Agri King Tractor, CAH, dual hyd, dual PTO, PS trans, 8235 hrs, S/N 8748612 Trailers: 2008 Colorado 27RL 5th-Wheel Holiday Trailer, sleeps 4, awning, 1 slide, 16” tires, nice & clean, S/N 47CFCRP2X8C657135; 2012 PJ 5th-Wheel Flat Deck Trailer, 8’x24’, ramps, 10,000 walking beam axles, like new, S/N 4PSF52422C1166570; 1992 Road King 24’ 5th-Wheel Stock Trailer c/w 7000-lb axles, 1divider gate, S/N 2RKHR2347N1VRK3021; Tandem Axle 12’ Bumper Pull Stock Trailer, NVSN Haying Equipment: Case IHC 8465 Automatic Round Baler, cab controls, hyd. pick-up, 1000 PTO, S/N CFH1022419; Sitrex 10W Trailer Hay V Rake c/w hyd. lift, S/N RP-5-35746; 5V Farm Hand Hay Rake; Two 4W Wagons, c/w 10’x18’ pipe decks; Truck Frame Bale Wagon c/w 10’x24’ deck; JD 7’ Semimount Hay Mower; Universal Round Bale Fork Tillage Equipment: JD 9350 24’ Hoe Press Drill, grass & fert attach, rubber packer c/w Doepker hyd., back on drill mover, S/N 06016831, 016832, 01342; Case 30’ DT Cult, c/w mounted harrows, S/N 1604704; Alteen 30’ Tandem Disc c/w hyd, wings, tandem tires; Melroe 903 6-Bottom Plow, auto reset, coulters, new shears; 60’ Hyd. Harrow Drawbar; 16’ JD Tandem Disc c/w Hyd. lift; Triple Oak Tandem Axle 68’ Boom Field Sprayer, 400gal. stainless tank, PTO pump, S/N 671657; 10’ Case DT Bult c/w hyd. lift; Rock Picker c/w hyd. lift; (7) Diamond Harrows; 14’ Shop Built Land Roller 32’ drum; Allied 6”x24’ Grain Auger; Versatile 8”x46’ PTO Grain Auger; (2) 4”x16’ Augers; Undermount 10’ Snowblade; Bucket Mount Hyd. Auger c/w 10” & 12” bits & ext; 15’ Pony Harrows; Endgate Drill Fill Mobile Home: 1979 14’x72’ Bendix Leader Mobile Home, 3 bedroom, family room, 1½ bath, wood burner, all appliances, new tin roof, wheels & hitch, 12’x10’ deck, S/N 74AGH08954 Quad & Snowmachine: Can-Am 800 Outlander 4x4 Quad, racks, 5000 km; Skidoo Rotax Snowmobile, S/N 129700-4010 Vehicles: Ford 750 Cab Over 2T Truck, c/w 7½’x15’ steel box & hoist; 2002 Chev Malibu 4D, 6-cyl, auto, 8000 km on new motor, S/N 1G1ND52J02M599161; 2005 Ford F150, 4x4, with Canopy, 244,000 km, S/N 1FTPW14545KE25676 Cattle Equipment: (12) 24’ Self Standing Panels, 4 c/w 16’ gates; (6) 4’x12’ Self Standing Pipe Panels; (13) 5Bar x10’ Med. Panels; (9) 6’x10’ Chainlink Panels; Mister Squeeze Cattle Squeeze c/w auto head gate; Morand Pal. Cage, 24’ Alley; 32’x12’ Pipe Frame Shelter

c/w gates & head squeeze; 20’x12 Pipe Frame Shelter c/w tin exterior; (9) LD 6-Bar 10’ Panels; (4) Single Bale Feeders; (2) Double Feeders; (2) Pipe Salt Feeders; Cattle Oiler; Pipe Frame Bunk; Assort. Plastic Tubs; 16’x24’ Horse Barn c/w skids; 8’x16’ Pipe Frame Shelter; Assort. 12’ Gates; 10’x16’ Chicken House; 6’x8’ Duck House; Belt Drive Grain Crusher; Assort. New Treated Fence Posts; 16’ Texas Gate; (2) Rolls New 7’ Page Wire; Renn Grain Roller; Single Axle Manure Spreader, needs floor; Trailer Fully Hyd. Post Pounder; Assort. Harness & Tack; Assort. Mini Horse Collars; (2) Kids Saddles Antiques: Horse Rake; Horse Pull Manure Spreader, works; Fresno; Horse Pull Grader; Old Cult; Old Seed Drill; Freight Trunk; Large Assort. Household Collectables; Tea Cups c/w saucers; Wicker Baskets; Coal Oil Lamps; Enamel Bread Pan; Assort. ½ to 5-gal. Crocks; Assort. Wooden Boxes; Enamel Top Table; Tin Trunks; (4) Cream Separators, 2 crank & 2 electric; Metal Coke Cooler; Old License Plates; (2) Pot Belly Stoves; Cream Cans; Boilers; Barn Lanterns; Toledo Scale; McClary Coal & Wood Stove; Assort. Steel Wheels; Wash Tubs; Milk Machine Buckets; Glass Bottle Milkers; Bale Hooks; Ice Saw; 32” Saw Blade; Antique Upright Piano & stool; 1900’s Loom; Many more items Miscellaneous: 300-gal. Water Tank; 500-gal. & 200gal. Oval Tank c/w stands; Two 400 Barrel Tanks; 18.4x38 Duals; Assort. 18.4x38 & 20.8x38 Tires; Assort.

Tractor Rims; New 10:00x6 & 11:00x16 Tires; Husqvarna LGTH 22V48 Hydro Riding Lawn Tractor c/w 48” mower, 97.9 hrs; Big Rock 48” Lawn Sweep; Husqvarna 48” Lawn Sweep; Husqvarna 9-hp Rototiller; 00-gal.

Propane Tank; Approx 50 Power Poles; Assort. Railroad Ties; Two 8’x40 Mat Frames; (8) 12’ Guard Rails; Assort. Tin & Lumber; Assort. 16’ Wire Mesh Panels; Large Assort. 23/8”, 27/8” Pipe; Assort. Sucker Rod; 1½” Pipe; Pipe Racks; Assort. Pipe Posts; Yard Trailers; 10’x12’ Insulated Shed; 16’x12’ Shed c/w skids; Kids Play House; 8’x12’ Shed c/w skids; 12’x16’ Shed; 10’x20’ Tarp Shed; Kids Swing Set; Play Set; 2-Comp Stainless Sink; Custom Built Stainless Deep Fryer; Miller Thunder Bolt XL Electric Welder; Canox Migmatic 250 Mig Welder; Gas Powered Pressure Washer; Floor 16-sp Drill Press; Campbell Air Comp; Air Hose Reel; Power Hacksaw; Alum. Pipe Wrenches; Large Assort. Hand Tools, Wrenches & Power Tools; 2” Power Pack; Large Assort. 3/8”x¾” Air Wrenches; Metric & Standard ¾” Socket Sets; Large Assort. Logging Chains & Welding Iron; Cement Mixer; Tire Changer; Bolt Bins; Metal Racking; Large Landscaping Stones; Camping Equipment; Gardening Equip; Crusher Cone Fire Pit; Steel Top Bench c/w power; Assort. Oils; Hyd. Hose; Bolts; Screws; Tap & Die Set; Alum Ladders; Many more items Selling for Viola Lefebvre: 2007 Topaz by Triple E 25 F251SF 5th-Wheel Holiday Trailer, 4 seasons, 1 slide, awning, oak cabinets, custom made skirting, one owner, S/N 2TP251DB47W021501

Visit our website for full listings and pictures: www.millersauctionservice.com Mr. and Mrs. Treit have sold their farm and retiring. Be on time as 2 Rings are selling all day. For more information call Gerry Treit at 780-898-8876 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, Masteror Cell 920-6738 card and Visa (3% useage fee on M/C & TREVOR MILLER (780) 722-2705 Visa transactions). No purchases to be BARRY KASHA (780) 374-2472 Camrose, Daysland, Killam, Tofield, Holden removed until settlement has been made.

DARCY SHEETS (780) 336-6485 List is subject to additions and/or deleKingman, Rosalind, Viking tions. Neither the owner, the aucClerk: Judy Bentley “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, tioneer or staff of the auctioneer shall be held responsible for any loss or acciFriendly Service, Give Us A Call” dent on or off the auction site.

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driver of the vehicle was found to have a suspended drivers licence.

The driver, a 35-year-old male from Tofield was charged with driving while unauthorized and issued a summons to attend Vegreville Provincial Court. On checking the vehicle, it was found to be loaded with several lengths of copper wire.

The vehicle was seized for 30 days.

On Sept. 25, Tofield RCMP and Beaver County Fire received a

call of a structure fire at an abandoned residence south of Holden. Fire attended and extinguished the fire. On examination the fire appeared to have been deliberately set.

On Sept. 25, a resident of Ryley called to report a break and enter to a shed on their property. The caller reported someone broke into the shed and stole several power tools which were stored at the location.

On Sept. 25, Tofield RCMP were called to

Hwy. 14 for an abandoned motorcycle.

RCMP attended and located the motorcycle which and been set on fire and was heavily damaged. The last owner was contacted and advised the motorcycle had been stolen several years prior.

On Sept. 25, Tofield RCMP were called to a break and enter to a shop.

The caller reported the suspects broke in through Continued on Page 5

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Loose Ends: Hubby knows best

Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

It was brought to my attention while visiting family this past weekend that men in general seem

smarter than that.

We don’t mind if men think that big plates need to stand as far away from the cutlery rack as possible so they don’t block the hot water spray.

And they can insist that soup/cereal bowls be placed on the top rack because we know that in most dishwashers the spray comes from the bottom and/or all sides at once. The only way the spray can be blocked is if the washer is overloaded, something not

to think they know best how to load dishes into a dishwasher. I chalked it up as the one new thing I’d learn that day. Even though I don’t believe it.

The men explaining this truth are all believers though and don’t mind letting the weaker sex (aka their better halves, either wives or girlfriends with the power to turn them to ice with a practiced cold shoulder and shift their sleeping arrangements to the doghouse) know it. But we’re

even a teenager (if one deigned to fill it) would do. The dishwasher, after all, was invented by a woman and although changes and improvements may have come from the minds of men, women still know how the best thing since sliced bread to enter our kitchens works.

Any wife who has a spouse who not only claims he knows best but stresses his point by removing the dirty dishes and refilling it ‘properly’

just nods and says, Yes dear, you’re right, dear, and from then lets him fill it his way while she enjoys a second cup of Chai Latte. Night after night.

Some women might argue a bit but that’s only to make it look like his taking over a job she doesn’t particularly enjoy was his idea. It’s a win/win situation.

Of the five women enjoying the family gathering, only one is single so can load her machine

however she pleases and one is the girlfriend of a young man who couldn’t care less about loading dishwashers. The other three all have husbands who load and sometimes unload said machines daily and are happy to let them.

Hey, if he wants it done right and doesn’t trust her to follow his rules, er, advice then he can have at it. But we all agree that if he starts rearranging the cupboards there will be blood.

vised seeing a dark F150 with a lift kit, tool bar and tool kit in the back which

was travelling in the area just prior to the damage being located.

RCMP report Continued from Page 4 the main door and used the overhead door to remove items. Stolen from inside was tractor batteries and a fuel tank.

On Sept. 27, a resident of Tofield advised they had been the victim of a fraud. The caller had an ad on Kijiji for tires. A buyer contacted them and sent a cheque for the tires. Arrangements were made for the seller to cover the delivery costs

and an Etransfer was sent. The initial cheque was later found to have been fraudulent.

On Sept. 27, the Tofield

RCMP were called to a mischief at a rural location in Beaver County.

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EDITORIAL Kerry Anderson Tofield Mercury Publisher

A strong Alberta is a strong Canada, as they say. To prove the point, some intellectual projections and comparisons have been made to drive the point home.

In an analysis of what Canada would have looked like without Alberta going through an economic recession since 2014, University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe calculated that it has cost Canada $130 billion per year – roughly enough to eliminate the entire federal debt sitting at $700 billion. But that is if Alberta was still booming.

The study results released Monday also looked at how Canada's economy would have fared if Alberta’s recent recession had never

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happened and, instead, the provincial economy had simply matched British Columbia’s growth from 2014 to 2019.

The point of the study is to show people how a plodding economy in Alberta slows down the whole Canadian engine as well, typically without many Canadians outside of Alberta even realizing it.

From 2014 onwards if Alberta had just kept up with BC, it would have lowered unemployment rates nationally so that in August a real 5.7 per cent rate would have been 4.9 per cent. As well, he contends that if Alberta’s economy had matched BC’s, Canada’s gross domestic product would have increased by 2.6 per cent or $44 billion.

Had Alberta not had an oil boom for the 20 years leading up to 2014 another 411,000 Canadians would have been without work. Yes, Alberta is that important.

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We need a leader to unite

trade throughout Canada prior to 2014 was approximately $380 billion per year, with Alberta accounting for $75 billion of the total or nearly 20 per cent despite a population of less than 12 per cent. With a significant portion of that drying up, the study shows, it impacts other provinces as well as the government. Taxation totals are estimated at a loss of roughly what the federal debt of $14 billion was this past year if

we had even been able to keep up with BC.

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Had Alberta not had an oil boom for the 20 years leading up to 2014 another 411,000 Canadians would have been without work.

Another way Alberta’s economy impacts other parts of

Canada, is that prior to 2014 some 150,000 Alberta workers actually lived in other provinces. They used the money they earned in Alberta to support their families elsewhere and pump much of that money into their own provincial economies.

Political rhetoric pitting one province against another, or even the federal government against Alberta, dissuades Canadians from the realities that our

economies are interwoven. Alberta affects BC, Ontario, Quebec and the rest.

Instead of Ontario vs. Alberta, or Quebec and Ontario vs. Western Canada, we need a strong Quebec, Ontario and Western Canada. It’s time to look past regional interests and toward a united Canada. We need a leader who will put all of Canada ahead of their political gains. United we stand, divided we fall.

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Alberta Culture Vehicle with large shed brings down power lines in town Days Moush John

Electrical company Forbes Bros. was on site to repair power lines. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO

hours working on this,” Chehade noted. “I want to thank every single one of you as we wouldn’t have been able to do it without you all.”

Chehade said that her core team included Smook, Sandy Brolly, Yvonne Brown, Katherine Gagnon, Melody Henriksen, Tannis Shaw, and MaryAnn Soanes.

“They handled everything until I could come back from the AUMA and continue with the responsibilities,” Chehade added. “It was completely a community effort.”

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On Friday, Sept. 27, the Tofield RCMP and Beaver County fire department responded to a hit and run motor vehicle collision in Tofield.

A vehicle towing a large shed/building was travelling south through town and hooked a power line.

Several power poles and attached lines were damaged along 51 St. causing a power outage.

Beaver County Fire remained on scene until the power could be shut off and the area was safe. The RCMP made patrols for the vehicle but to no avail.

Part of 51 St. remained closed until Saturday afternoon when power was restored.

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Emily Sjursen belts out a few numbers for the evening.

MOUSH JOHN PHOTO over 125 tickets sold. Our businesses and different cultural groups within our community really came together and the result was an awesome dinner that the community put together!”

Chehade said that although she realizes that there were a lot of the people from the foundation and other volunteers who helped organize the event, she would attribute it to the community!

“We’re just thankful and would like to express our gratitude to the many people who put in a lot of

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Tofield Alliance Church

Bardo Lutheran Church 48 St. 57 Ave., Tofield

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Pastor - Calvin Andringa

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Salem Mennonite Church Pastor Mark Loewen

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Holden United Church Worship & Sunday School - 9:00am

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A Free Weekly Publication Serving All of Beaver County Wednesday, October 2, 2019, Volume 12, Issue 40

Council waives tax penalties for struggling company Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council agreed to waive the tax penalties for late tax payments for Pine Cliff Energy, a natural gas producer and the county's largest taxpayer.

A report by Assistant CAO Margaret Jones recommended that the November 1, 2019 and January 16, 2020 penalties be waived for one year only. The company is paying the 2019 taxes later than meets the deadline, but plans to pay the 2020 taxes on time, she said.

The company "is facing financial challenges in the current natural gas market and although the company is prepared to pay the full amount of the 2019 taxes, it cannot pay in a lump sum by October 31, 2019," states the report. "It has requested that the county accept payment of 2019 taxes in equal instalments over the next 12 months, and waive late payment penalties."

The penalties imposed as stated in the bylaw are12 per cent for unpaid taxes as of November 1, and a further six per cent for taxes still in arrears as of January 16.

Jones said setting a precedent should be avoided, and all such requests should be examined on their individual merits. But the case of Pine Cliff Energy has "extenuating circumstances that warrant consideration of the request."

These include the

downturn in the economy, and the struggle of oil and gas companies that "need some relief."

"Pine Cliff Energy is the county's largest nonresidential taxpayer," states the report. "The county has already lost over $2 million in taxes in the last two years due to bankruptcies and delinquent accounts.

Pine Cliff is not asking for its axes to be reduced or forgiven; rather it is asking that it be allowed to pay over a 12-month period without incurring penalty."

Jones also noted that the company is not in arrears and is being proactive in working with the county regarding its financial challenges.

She told councillors that there were no assets

to seize if the company can't recover.

"We are in dire straits with our gas companies," said Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2), adding: "This is just the start."

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) called the waiver a "oneoff" noting the county has already lost $2.5 million in taxes due to the oil and gas industry downturn.

"We need to tighten our belts," he said, noting: "Pine Cliff has been a big supporter of the community."

But he added: "I hope it doesn't open up the flood gates…but I will definitely support this."

"I'm pretty confident that if we agree to this they'll do it," said Jones, referring to the company.

"As stated, they're a big player and certainly worthy of consideration," said Councillor Kevin Smook (Division

1).

The motion by Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson to waive the late payment penal-

ties was passed.

"I believe things will improve so they will be able to pay the 2019 taxes," said Jones.

New First Response radio system Allan Weiss Regional Emergency Manager

On Oct 1, 2019 Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC) adopted the new Alberta First Responder Radio Communication System (AFRRCS).

All Beaver Emergency Services fire personnel will now be using AFRRCS radios. The trunked radio system became operational in the province on July 1, 2016.

AFRRCS allows for

inter-operability between various emergency services linking us with many of our mutual aid partners. One main advantage is it allows for seamless, county wide, communications between Fire D e p a r t m e n t s , Ambulance Services, and Peace Officers.

Other users for AFRRCS include RCMP, Alberta Health Services, Alberta Government Agencies, and other key stakeholders. This ability to communicate is criti-

cal during major incidents and disasters.

“AFRRCS will enhance our emergency services dispatch and response by allowing our first responders to communicate clearly amongst themselves and other relevant emergency agencies” says BESC Regional Emergency Manager Allan Weiss. “This ability to communicate is critical during major incidents and disasters”.

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Photographer Lynn Carter sent in this photo of pumpkins for the season, stating: "We had no idea three plants could yield so well. In this wet year we moved 51 pumpkins from the patch."

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Council updates from Sept. 18 meeting Patricia Harcourt Road Closure Request by BMS Granted Beaver County granted a road closure request from Beaver Municipal Solutions (BMS) to pave the way for development of a sediment control pond next year.

BMS will lease that portion of the road from Beaver County.

Council passed second and third reading of Road Closure Bylaw 19-1072. The road closure is located between parcels in E1/2 10-50-17-W4 and W1/2 11-50-17— W4, which is one mile of R.R. 172 south of Twp. Rd. 502.

The request allows BMS to lease this mile of road situated between two parcels owned by BMS. Development Officer Jessica Lui reported that, “the adjacent land uses include a dwelling to the north, landfill operations to the east and west, and agricultural lands to the south.�

Lui explained the intent of the request: “Council’s approval will assist BMS with their ongoing landfill operation and development of a sediment control pond in 2020 while ensuring the safe passage of construction vehicles. A lease agreement will be entered with BMS at an agricultural lease rate for 8.0 acres of road, for a maximum lease term of five (5) years with option to renew.�

BMS is to continue to provide access of the leased road “to affected users and maintain the road accordingly,� she states in her report. Telus has requested a right of access to their facilities in that area as well.

Reducing Speed Limits adjacent to Landfills BMS requested that the speed limit be reduced on the stretch of S.H. 854 just north of Highway 14 that runs past the two landfills situated on either side of the highway.

The mix of speeding vehicles and slow moving garbage trucks was cited as an area of conflict. A hazard is created if the trucks exiting landfills spill debris onto the highway with speeding vehicles encountering them.

There have also been complaints made and concerns from local residents expressed about the situation.

Currently, the speed limit is 100 km/hr.

Council passed a motion to ask Alberta Transportation to reduce the speed limit to whatever Alberta Transportation decided is the best for the situation.

County Council decided in August that a speed reduction on that stretch of road should be implemented after a request came from BMS. CAO Bob Beck explained that the process requires that a request comes directly from the county.

Council also requested that proper signage be erected on S.H. 854 between Highway 14 and Twp. Rd. 502 to inform the public that trucks are turning and to exercise caution during poor weather conditions.

Holden Library Shared Services Over Expenditure Beaver County deferred a decision on how to deal with the Holden Library’s perceived “over expenditure� on its 2018 shared services agreement.

The county paid out in March 2019 $6,872 to the Village of Holden for the village library’s operating budget. However, there was a calculation error made in the original request, and the revised amount of $13,841 was $829 higher than what was approved in the county’s 2018 budget.

Administration will contact its counterpart in Holden to find out the village’s ideas about the $829 difference in what was provided to the village by the county.

Five Year Road Plan Updated The Five Year Road Plan was revised by council to get a two mile stretch of a problem road surfaced with TerraCem. In exchange, another project had to be dropped to keep the road budget unchanged.

Due to the need this fall to reclaim Twp. Rd. 514, from R.R. 193-195, to gravel, the county has agreed to upgrade these two miles with TerraCem next year. The work was necessary after an application of Road Tek in 2018 failed to hold and was torn up before being reclaimed to gravel.

However, the work required another project on the list be dropped for this one. “To keep within the planned budget amount for 2020 road construction, we suggest exchanging the first mile and a half on R.R. 182 from Highway 14 heading south, for the two miles on Twp. Rd. 514,� said Transportation Director Dan Blackie.

This revision in the road plan was approved.

Road Access Requests Tabled Two road access requests were tabled until administration and council can visit the sites and further assess the feasibility of a road. The road access requests are for SE 33-49-14-W4 and SW 35-49-14-4.

CAO Bob Beck stated in his report on both sites that “the cost to construct 1/2 mile of county road is difficult to determine at this time, as there are wetlands for which we would need approval prior to working in. In general, construction costs for a county road would range from $250,000 to $350,000 per mile.� “I don’t think it’s up to Beaver County to upgrade a private property for gain,� said Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2), but added: “If it’s an agricultural quarter they should have reasonable access.�

Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) had earlier brought up the issue of farmers also deserving access to their agricultural lands, and the problems encountered in his division regarding this. Bruce said the central and eastern parts of the county deserve good roads as much as the west end residents.

CAO Performance Appraisal Policy Council approved an amendment to the CAO Performance Appraisal Policy that would incorporate a 360 degree review as part of the annual CAO performance appraisal.

Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1) made the motion which was adopted unanimously. Smook also congratulated CAO Bob Beck on this being his 10th anniversary as CAO for Beaver County.

ICF Agreements with Viking Ratified Beaver County Council ratified four separate agreements with the Town of Viking under the Inter-Municipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) mandated by the Municipal Government Act. The ICFs have to be done between Beaver County and all its adjacent municipal neighbours. The agreements with Viking include: - Maintenance of Range Road 130 and Twp. Rd. 480 on a cost recovery basis; - Road construction on an as required basis only, cost recovery; - Routine maintenance of the Viking Airport on a cost shared basis using a shared services population ratio; - Routine maintenance of the Viking Cemetery using an annual $1,000 grant.

Blackfoot Grazing Reserve Tanzy Infestation Council directed administration to bring back a report on the Blackfoot Grazing Reserve Tansy infestation to a future meeting for grant consideration.

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Beaver County Councillor refuses to endorse Rail Safety Week Patricia Harcourt Rail Safety Week was declared in Beaver County despite Councillor Barry Bruce's refusal to endorse the proclamation for Sept. 23-29.

The Division 4 councillor stated bluntly: "I'm opposed to it," calling the proclamation, "window dressing for CN." Bruce felt the railway company was using the proclamation to try and tell the public "how safe they are."

To that, he disagreed. "There are some glaring safety issues that don't seem to concern CN," he said, during the Sept. 18 council meeting. Bruce said farmers can't get their equipment across certain tracks and "have to travel miles around," because CN only replaced a crossing timber on only one of two tracks.

"A lot of people who have to live along the (train) lines laugh themselves silly," he said.

He also pointed out that "Beaver County pays for the inspections," adding: "It should be Beaver County Safety Week…It's ludicrous for CN to take the credit."

Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1) pointed out that the group Operation Lifesaver promoting the campaign are out to educate the public and make them aware of hazards around rail property and trains. The awareness campaign is done in cooperation with the Railway Association of Canada and Transportation Canada, as well as other groups around the country.

"To me, the request is more to support Operation Lifesaver and educate the public about safety," said Smook.

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) agreed that Operation Lifesaver "is a non profit lifesaving organization," who conducts these awareness campaigns for both CN and CP,

and others.

"It's CN putting this on," said Hrabec, adding the organization operates out of the United States.

"I understand and I agree our relationship with CN is not as rosy as it could be," said Hrabec, "but we're both here and we aren't going anywhere…CN doesn't seem to want to come to the dance with us but I have hope."

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) joined in that take on the subject.

"First of all, this isn't about CN," he said, suggesting: "Let's use this as a stepping stone."

"I'm all for safety," said Bruce, but felt the message of not "messing around with a train" redundant and "leaves a bitter taste in my mouth."

Bruce voted against the motion by Smook to declare the proclamation. In favour were Kallal, Hrabec, Smook, and Dale Pederson.

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Beaverhill Rural Crime Watch Is hosting the Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association (APRCWA) Zone 4 Annual General Meeting, Saturday October 26 Holden Seniors Centre Registration starts at 9:45 a.m.

Meeting 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

Complementary lunch and coffee sponsored

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All members of Beaverhill Crime Watch and other crime watch associations are invited to attend. Not a member? Sign up at the meeting. The new member fee is $20.

To pre-register email beaverhillrcw@gmail.com or call Sheila Lusk 780-662-0272.

Beaverhill Players Presents 2 – Act Comedy Play Buying the Moose by Michael G Wilmot Friday & Saturday , November 1& 2 7:30 pm Sunday, November 3 2pm 5019 – 50St, Holden $20, $10/u12. Supper is available Saturday & Sunday @ 5pm. $15, $10/u12 Advance tickets only. For more information & tickets (780)490-9190 or (780)781-0352 beaverhillplayers17@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 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 Calling all ladies 55 plus Treat yourself to an early Christmas outing Sunday November 24th Mayfield Dinner Theatre Edmonton, Alberta Sunday Brunch Class of ‘63: A Rockin Reunion $100 (brunch, show, transportation) Deadline to purchase tickets, Tuesday October 22 for information call Loretta (780)717-8151 or Marilyn - (780)914-5101

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We are looking for Tutors We are looking for individuals who have 24 hours a week available for one on one or small group tutoring in the following adult learning areas: Basic Digital Skills, Basic Math, Literacy and English Language Learning. $20/hr for Tutor Sessions + mileage if travel is required to meet the learner.

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Email: calp@ beaver.ab.ca Website: www.beavercountycalp.ca Career Exploration Inventory Workshop Participants will complete a Career Exploration Inventory (CEI) that will help them identify their interests in work, leisure activities and learning opportunities. Part II of this workshop will include exploring the Alberta Learning and Information Services web-site (ALIS) and creating an Action Plan for short, medium and long-range goals. Beaver County Services Centre, 5120 50 St. Ryley, Saturday, October 19, 9:30am - 12noon. This workshop is open to all Beaver County residents.

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One on One Tutoring available in the following areas: English Language Learning, Basic Math, Basic Reading and Writing and Basic Digital Skills.

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New Futures Career Workshops Monday- Friday, 9 am – 4 pm October 28-Nov 1, Viking FCSS Office 5116 50 St, Viking Monday- Friday, 9 am – 4 pm November 25-29 Beaver County Service Centre 5120 50 Street, Ryley St. John Ambulance First Aid Course Standard First Aid, CPR and AED Training - November 7-8 Ryley Village Office 9 a.m. -4:30 p.m. $155.00/person Money Matters One-on-one or Small class available.

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Construction Update

The bridge on Twp. Rd 494 west of Sec Hwy 857 will be temporary closed for construction/bridge repair from October 2, 2019 – November 15, 2019, weather permitting.

Traffic signage will be present with detours in place to allow crews to work safely during construction. Please take the alternate routes until construction is complete.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during construction. If you have any questions, please call the Beaver County Service Centre at 780-663-3730.

Beaver County's Agricultural Service Board strives to prevent Clubroot from establishing within the County and to control any existing infestations. Currently, the County is conducting field surveys to detect infestations as per Alberta Agriculture surveying protocols. Sanitation practices are used while County employees are sampling fields.

Beaver County also encourages producers to sample their own fields. Sampling tips may be found at www.clubroot.ca. With early detection, growers, custom operators and others who visit the field can take steps to contain the spores and protect their own fields and those of their neighbours. If Clubroot is found while sampling, please contact the Agriculture Department at (780) 663-3730.

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

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Annual Autumn Pie Social at Sunshine Villa sees record turnout

Sandi Cooper, left, and Betty Tensen working away at the Silent Auction Bidding registration table on Saturday afternoon. MOUSH JOHN PHOTOS Moush John Tofield Mercury

On Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28, the Sunshine Villa parking lot had an overflow of vehicles. It was the Villa’s third annual Autumn Pie Social and guests and visitors poured in to participate in the event.

“We are so grateful for all the support we have received this year,” said Julie Ishida, main organizer and activities coordinator at the Villa. “We used to have a Spring Social with a raffle until 2016 but then in 2017 the Residents’ Association tried to do something different and came up with this.”

Ishida admitted that this year they had more than 150 attendees, which has been a record turnout

in the three years they have hosted the event.

“Along with serving pie and coffee, there was a Silent Auction, and in keeping with the pie theme, the Silent Auction bidders registered with a name of a kind of pie . . . this made the bidding more private and fun,” Ishida explained. “The Silent Auction Registration has a list of many different kinds of pie that participants could select to use for their bids.”

According to Ishida, the community is hugely supportive of Sunshine Villa with donations to the Silent Auction.

“Businesses in the region, staff, residents, family members, and friends contributed to this fundraising effort,” Ishida noted. “The Sunshine Villa kitchen baked

Resident Association President Brian Kingston welcomes and thanks the crowd. the pies – pumpkin, apple, blueberry, strawberry, and rhubarb – on site for this Social; they also made two-mile-high lemon meringue pies for the Silent Auction, which made for some very competitive bidding!”

Sunshine Villa Tenant Joan Van Buul, a talented quilter donated a quilt, her contribution each year to the event.

“This year’s quilt was in lovely autumn colours with horses, but she was helped with the long arm stitching part of the quilt

by Quilting Country on Main Street,” Ishida said.

“The funds raised for the Sunshine Villa Residents’ Association goes to various things to enhance the

residnents lives here; we are working towards getting a garden shed to store our residents’ gardening equipment and supplies, which was a main goal for the fundraising at the social.”

Funds will also go toward booking entertainment, booking trips on the Tofield Bus, and other activities.

“This past summer, the Residents’ Association got concrete blocks for a ground cover for the Front Gazebo,” Ishida added. “This improved the front yard use greatly, and they couldn’t be happier!”

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Remember When

TERRY FOX RUN: Chuck and Kate Priestley anticipate a great run in support of the C. W. Sears School National Terry Fox Run last Thursday. This image appeared in the Tofield Mercury edition Oct. 1, 2013. Photo by Cheryl McCartney.

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Terry Fox Run more than a fundraiser For many students, the Terry Fox Run is more than just a fundraiser.

On Friday, Sept. 27 C.W. Sears School and Tofield School students ran together to raise money for cancer research. ‘For over 30 years The Terry Fox Foundation has strived to achieve a world without cancer,’ The Terry Fox Foundation website states.

Every year the Terry Fox run is held in over 9,000 communities across Canada and countries worldwide host annual events in support of Fox’s dream to help find a cure for cancer. “I think the Terry Fox run is important in order to keep raising money for cancer research,� said Grade 9 student Otto Schroeder. “I was running for my

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Schroeder said he thinks running in order to raise money for cancer is meaningful since each student then is doing more than just

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Rachel Murray, a Grade 8 student at the Tofield School supported Schroeder’s comment, and explained that as more people make a stand against cancer and raise money for uts cure, the more meaningful the fundraiser will become. “I like that everyone can just join together and run for a good cause,� said Murray. “For example, I really liked how this year we joined with C.W. Sears School students and ran together.�

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Terry Fox Run

Orange Shirt Day

A $1 raffle ran from Sept. 23-27, to raise funds for the Terry Fox Run. KYLIE KUFLAY PHOTO

Continued from Page 14 Murray added that she liked the two schools working together because she believes that the Terry Fox Run should be a larger group event.

“I was running for my mom, grandma, and my great-grandpa,” Murray said. “Many people have been indirectly affected by cancer, so I believe that all those people should also run and show their support for cancer research.”

Grade 7 student Ayden Bremmer thought that running for their parents or loved ones

who have or have had cancer is important.

He noted that the activity of running isn’t just helping strangers struggling with the disease, but it is also helping the people that are close to them who have been affected by cancer.

“I like that the Terry Fox run gives me a chance to raise money for cancer research,” Bremmer added. “I ran today for my mom and great-grandma, and I think it is great that I am able to help with this research for a cure.”

Eveline Rickett, a Grade 6 student at Tofield School also be-

lieves that the purpose of the ‘Run’ is very important and more people should be involved.

“It is different from other fundraisers, because it gets you more involved,” said Rickett.

“I like that we get to run or walk and raise money for a cure that could save many lives.”

Rickett was running for a family member – her aunt, and added that it’s important that everyone participates or at least contribute to this event, since it helps not only the immediate people we know, but beyond that; people all over the world.

On Monday, Sept. 30, both C. W. Sears School and Tofield School donned orange in a spirit of reconciliation and hope. Seen here are staff and students of Tofield School. KYLIE KUFLAY PHOTOS

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