2019 WR Christmas

Greetings Section 2019

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Christmas Greetings to end the decade with Another year full of ups and downs and many surprises has passed us by in a blink.

With another decade in the books, we turn the calendar and say goodbye to the 2010s with our annual tradition - the Christmas Greetings Section.

This year, we have more Letters to Santa, which are always a hit amongst our readers.

We’re sure Santa is a little better at deciphering than we are, so fear not children, he’ll receive all of your letters post-haste and knows exactly what they say - even if

we guessed wrong at a certain toy or game.

The Weekly Review is very grateful to the dedicated teachers who helped coordinate the letter-writing feature.

Copies were taken of the letters and the originals were all sent off to Santa at the North Pole.

In addition to the letters, we hoped to

share a few of our favourite Christmas songs, recipes (plus a few that we can’t wait to try ourselves), and other interesting tidbits.

We also have an important message from BESC that rings true today more than ever.

Most importantly, our annual Christmas Greetings Section is an opportunity for the

area’s businesses and organizations to come together and wish their patrons and neighbours the best of the season and a thank-you for the continued support throughout the year.

Here at The Weekly Review office, we thank our readers and advertisers for your amazing support and encouragement

Ward’s Hi-Way Auto Body & Painting Ltd. Irma, AB 780-754-3868

Robert, Kathryn & Staff

cation.

Merry Christmas and a very healthy and prosperous 2020 to all!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We look forward to serving you in 2020!

ONE SOLITARY LIFE He was b born iin an obscure b village. ill H He worked k d iin a carpenter shop until he was thirty. He then became an itinerant preacher.

He never held an office. He never had a family or owned a house.

He didn't go to college. He had no credentials but himself.

Nineteen centuries have come and gone, and today, He remains the central figure of the human race. All of the armies that ever marched and all of the navies that ever sailed, all the parliaments that ever sat, and all the kings that ever reigned have not affected the life of people on this earth as much as that...

God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Wishing you and yours a Happy, Safe Holiday Season!!

throughout the year.

We’re so proud to serve this community and to carry the long lineage of this publi-

Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year

May the coming season bring joy Your waste services provider, and contentment to you and yours.

Love, Viking Colony WITH BEST WISHES TO ALL OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT CHRISTMAS AND HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

Fire Prevention Tip: Keep your Christmas tree hydrated!

Beaver Emergency Services Commission

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A Christmas safety message from BESC Allan Weis Regional Emergency Manager

Recent fires, including a house fire that killed five people in a small hamlet within Lac Ste. Anne County northwest of Edmonton, should serve as a reminder to be extra vigilant this holiday season. Please take a moment to assess any home hazards to ensure your family has a safe and joyous Christmas season.

Here are a few quick household checks to make: • Ensure Christmas lighting and wiring are clear of any combustibles and your circuits are not overloaded • Keep natural trees well hydrated to avoid them drying out • Keep lit candles away from other flammable items and do not place them under cabinets or

shelves.

• Do not dispose of Christmas wrappings in a wood burning fireplace • Ensure smoke alarms are unobstructed, working and vacuumed clear In addition, when cooking ‘watch what you heat’ and always have a plan and meeting place assigned if the alarm sounds.

BESC is committed to being prepared just in case. “We would like to thank our firefighters for volunteering to spend their holidays on call to ensure everyone’s safety” says Gene Hrabec, Chairman of BESC. On behalf of the Beaver Emergency Services Board, we would like to wish you and your families a safe, healthy and happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year.

VIKING VIK KING HOLIDAY HOURS

780-336-3381

Open Dec. 24 - 9am - 7pm CLOSED Dec. 25 & 26 Open Dec. 27 - 9am - 7pm Open Dec. 28-30 - Reg. Hrs Open Dec. 31 - 9am - 7pm CLOSED Jan. 1 Open Jan. 2 - 9am - 7pm

CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

A Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

From the Management and Staff at Clean Harbors Ryley facility

Clean Harbors Canada, Inc. Ryley, Alberta 780.663.3828 www.cleanharbors.com

May you and your loved ones rejoice in the splendour of all His creations during this beautiful and wondrous season.

We thank you sincerely for your valued business throughout the year!

From Cliff & Sharon & all the Staff of

Viking Auction Market Ltd. 780-336-2209 www.vikingauctionmarket.ca

Best wishes for a joyful holiday season Merry Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.

Home Auto Life Investments Group Business Farm Travel

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

Not all products available in all provinces.

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I Saw Three Ships

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Dear Santa: How do the reindeer fly? This year I want some clay. I also would like a note book. My sister would like some slippers.

Olivia --------Dear Santa: Hello Santa, my name is Mason. This Christmas I want dragon toys, dinosaurs toys. I want my sister to get LOL doll. I was wondering where do you live? How do you deliver the toys so fast?

Good luck delivering toys this year!

Merry Christmas!

Mason

Dear Santa: Stuffed dog, a stuffed cat. How are you Santa?

From Angelina --------Dear Santa: Do you dress up for winter. Can I please have 100 Nerf Guns to battle with my colt and my Dad or Mom. Please give Luke a good big birthday present so Luke is happy. Can you give my Mom and Dad a fancy car?

Nash

I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas day, on Christmas day I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas day in the morning And who do you think was in them then?

On Christmas day, on Christmas day And who do you think was in them then But Joseph and his lady He did whistle and she did sing On Christmas day, on Christmas day He did whistle and she did sing

On Christmas day in the morning

On Christmas day in the morning

And all the bells on earth did ring On Christmas day, on Christmas day And all the bells on earth did ring On Christmas day in the morning

I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas day, on Christmas day I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas day in the morning

And all the angels in heaven did sing On Christmas day, on Christmas day And all the angels in heaven did sing

Bruce Cockburn

Kittle Farms Ltd.

Hope your Holiday is filled with fun and laughter!

780-336-2583

Just in the Nick of Time We’d like to deliver our greetings for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all

--------Dear Santa: How do the reindeer fly? And I would (like a) tablet and a doll.

From Emery

Greetings of the Season

our neighbours and Friends. Thanks folks!

From the Staff and Students of Viking School.

At The Birth Of Our Saviour

~BOARD AND STAFF

At this special time of year, we give thanks for the many blessings we share, including the privilege of serving good people like you.

With Best Wishes for a Joyous Yuletide from the Residents, Management and staff.

Beaver Foundation-Vialta Lodge, Holden Lodge, Tofield Lodge, Sunshine Villa With sincere gratitude from all of us this holiday season

Delivering our best Have an enjoyable holiday season and Merry Christmas from the management & Staff of

B & R Eckels Transport Ltd. 780-842-4010

Greetings of the Season As another holiday season comes our way, we d like to seize the chance to say, The one thing that we know it true, we are forever grateful for friends like you!

We Wish You All the Happiness the Season Can Bring!!

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and a armadillo. How many elves do you have.

From Luke --------Dear Santa: Hi, I'm Ryan. I like books and toys. A book is Dogman 2 and a toy is I don't know; that is, I want a Christmas game and Christmas star and Christmas tree, and Merry Christmas.

--------Dear Santa: How do the reindeer fly? I want Hot Wheels

Dear Santa: How do you watch all kids at a time? I what a brand new Barbie for Christmas and a talking Baby Alive. I would buy Mason 10 nerf guns. I would buy my dad a new coat and my mom new ear muffs.

From Karma ---------

Dear Santa: How many elves do you have? How many carrots do you feed Rudolph? I want a Walkie Talkie for Christmas. I would get my sister a water proof tablet. I also want a laptop. Have a good Christmas Santa.

Love Derrick

Aja would like a mermaid doll.

Isaac

iPad. From Jayden ---------

--------Dear Santa: Who eats the cookies? How many elves?

I want Smile the book for Christmas. I want magnetic marbles.

From Trinity

Dear Santa: My name is Grayson and I want a dirt bike for Christmas. I have one question for you, how do you get here so fast?

Grayson

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Dear Santa: How do reindeer fly? I want for Christmas new Barbie dolls.

I think my best friend Trinity wants an

Dear Santa: How do the reindeer fly? For me: pokemon cards, binder, and pokemon poster. For Miller: hockey stick,

--------Dear Santa: I hope you come to our XMas concert. I want a few beanie boos and a its Funneh toy. How do you know when it's Christmas.

new hockey gloves, new skates. Are the reindeer practicing hard for this Christmas? I've been really good.

Merry Christmas!

Kaelen --------Dear Santa: I hope you have a good Christmas. LOL camper, LOL exclusive dolls, LOL box. Do scout elves make toys too? Cubby the Curious Bear for Ealy.

From Keely

Greetings of the Season THANK YOU to all who contributed to the “In Lieu of Christmas Cards” Campaign.

The Viking Legion really appreciates your continued support. The money received will be given out to groups requesting support in late January 2020. We wish a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year to all from the members of the Viking Legion #81.

• Penny and Richard Hammer • Hammers’ Gravel Supplies Ltd. • Georgie and Richard Nordstrom • Bob Cormack * Kaye Roddick • Freda Otto • Sharon and Ken Pobuda• Hilde Brandt • Allan and Jackie Darling • Doris Arnett • Reg and Ellen Erickson • Ed and Arlene Majeski • Norbert and Norma Bauer • Ken and Dorothy Kosh • Rick, Sara, Tricia and Taylor Ploc • Martha, Marvin and Tyler Long • Mike and Heather McLean and Family • Ingrid Hanson • Norman Lefsrud • Garry and Maryann Wolosinka • John Hunter • Ron and Valerie Erickson • Debbie Hill • Doug and Cheryl Lefsrud • Ann and Catherina Veenstra • Irene Toverud • Margaret Greenwood • Emil Mazankowski • Bruce and Laura Bridgeman • Joyce Naslund • Betty Brostrom • Pat and Erick Erickson • Dorothy White • John and Kathy Paterson • Rick and Sandra Neitfeld • Dean, Roseanne, Hunter, Alexander and Eaton Morken • Betty and Carter Oakes • Darlene and Mick Hafso • Carol Maxwell • Jean Klontz • Norma Hogstead • Dean Maxwell • Nettie Petrowski • Frances Gotobed • Paul and Marilyn Dinisyk • Garry and Veronica Hafso • Doug and Gerry Place • Robert and Lilla Ash • John and Karen Cumming • Audrey Jober • Mike Fornal • Elehda, Patrick and Peyton Sevcik • Joe and Andrea Lansing • Henry and Gina Ruzicka • Emma Maxwell • Trent, Kelsey, Taylen and Bryson Place • Al and Rose Stewart • Ron and Kathy Miskew • Clint Nearing • Beatrice Zemanek • Warren and Dawn Hodgins • Colin and Evelyn Lang • Einar and Ellen Loveseth • Ron and Colleen Slavik and Family • Glen and Marion Cotterell • Bob and Peggy Nearing • Gerard and Pat Sevcik • Mark, Paeden and Merrick Pobuda • Rod Krips • Merle and Shirley McMullen • John and Lois Antos • Dennis and Ruth Lever • Elizabeth Forsyth • Gerard and Dolly Wadley • Joan Fountain • Sonja Maxwell and Family • Ken and Judy Andreson • Ethel, Cole and Ev McLaren and Family • Leo and Joan Stewart • Bob and Jeanne Congdon • David, Patricia, Cole and Sheldon Oracheski • Ray and Judy Labreche • Don and Betty Klein • Barb Dobry and Families • Norma and Allan Streit • Ken and Wendy Zemanek • Ron and Marion Petroskey • Tina Taylor • Anne Naslund • Andy and Marie Jakubec • Wanda Law and Family • Morris and Paulette Erickson

Letters of Requests for Donations will be considered if sent in by January 15, 2020

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Dear Santa Claus, My name is Hailey Gabrielle. I am 5 years old. I live in Viking, Alberta. This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me American doll stuff, anything else, and a pretend rainbow kitty cat with a leash.

--------Dear Santa Claus, My name is Paul Beleza. I am 5 years old. I live in Viking, Alberta. This year I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me Lego, adventure toys, and Lion toys.

--------Dear Santa Claus: My name is Barrett Tkaczyk. I am 5 years old. I live in Viking.

This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a quad, a drum, and a toy tractor set.

--------Dear Santa Claus: My name is Leiah Danylak. I am 5 years old. I live in Viking.

This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me My

Little Pony, LOL Doll, and a necklace.

--------Dear Santa Claus: My name is Ethan Squair. I am 5 years old. I live by Auntie Beth's house by Viking. This year I have been really good but sometimes bad. I would really like it if you could bring me a new Batman toy, a new Christmas tree and decorations, and books that make sound.

--------Dear Santa Claus: My name is Emmit Hummel. I am 5 years old. I live in far away.

This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a new Power Ranger toy, a "Songa" toy, and a Nerf gun.

--------Dear Santa Claus: My name is Taylen Place. I am 6 years old.

I live in Viking, Alberta. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me an X-Box One, a nerf gun, and X-Box. --------Dear Santa Claus: My name is Zoe Nieman. I am 5 years old.

I live in Viking, Alberta. This year I have been really good. I

We would like to take this time to wish you a Merry Christmas.

May it be filled with

would really like it if you could bring me a dog, a talking dinosaur toy, and an iPad. --------Dear Santa Claus: My name is Easton Morken. I am 5 years old. I live in the country. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Nerf gun, X-Box, and Tower of Lego.

--------Dear Santa Claus: My name is Miles Weisgerber. I am 5 years old. I live in Viking. This year I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a dirt bike, ramp for my cars, and a Lego set Shark Mouth Lego.

--------Dear Santa Claus: My name is Caiden Buttner. I am 5 years old. I live in a white house with a white garage. This year I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a dog, X-Box, and brand new running shoes.

--------Dear Santa Claus: My name is Jack Sorenson. I am 5 years old. I live in the country. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a remote control jet, a phone, and a jeep you can drive if you're a little kid.

Viking, AB

OPEN Regular hours up until: Thurs., Dec. 19 9am-5pm / Fri., Dec. 20 11am-6pm, Sat., Dec. 21 9am-5pm / Sun., Dec. 22 10am-2pm Mon., Dec. 23 9am-8pm / Tues., Dec. 24 9am-2pm Closed from Dec. 25 to Jan. 2 We will re-open Fri., Jan. 3 9am-5pm

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Viking Accounting Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

-Marie & Jenn

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year. ~ From the Mayor, Councillors, Staff, and Residents of the Town of Viking

Viking Accounting

-Marie & Jenn

wonder and joy.

From the staff and management at

Irma Home and Garden 780-754-3642

All signs point to a great year, and we have customers like you to thank for it!

We greatly appreciate your support, and we look forward to your continued friendship.

We wish you and yours all the best this holiday!

The Board, Staff, and Management at

Irma Co-op 780-754-3654

Wishing you all the Best of the Season!

From the Mayor, Councillors & Staff

Village of Irma

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A Very Merry Christmas to you, and a Happy New Year!

From the management and staff at Crossroads Esso

780.336.3200 The holidays are the perfect time to send a heartfelt thank you and warmest wishes to the wonderful communities of Beaver & Flagstaff County. We would like to express our gratitude for our wonderful patients and look forward to continuing to care for the oral health and dental needs of our community. Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season, as well as a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

Dr. Ardakani & Team

Viking & Sedgewick Dental Clinics Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

From all the management and staff at the Viking office Holiday Hours: Closed all day

Holiday Hours: day26, December 25, 26 and January Dec.Closed 24, all 25, and January 1 1 Cargill Viking 780-336-2292

Viking: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Sedgewick: Tuesday, Thursday

V: 780-336-4040

S: 780-384-3022

PEROGY TRUCKING 780-385-2004 Viking, AB

Warmest wishes from your friends at ATB ATB Viking 5217 50 Street 780-336-3209

Thank you for your business this year! We look forward to serving you in 2020!

Thank you for your business in 2014 and we look forward to serving you in 2015!

Lawrence and Family

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All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth Every body stops and stares at me These two teeth are gone as you can see I don't know just who to blame for this catastrophe!

But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as it can be!

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth!

Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, then I could wish you Merry Christmas.

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth.

Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, then I could wish you Merry Christmas!

The song was originally recorded by Spike Jones and his City Slickers in 1947, with lead vocal by George Rock. The song has also been recorded by numerous other singers and performers. The song was written by a music teacher who noticed that most of his Grade 2 class was missing one or the other of their two front teeth one year. That was 1944 and the teacher’s name was Donald Gardner.

It seems so long since I could say, ‘Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!’

Gosh oh gee, how happy I'd be, if I could only whistle (thhhh, thhhh)

JACKIE LOVELY, MLA From Murray, Lee, Dave, Derek, Murray M.

Construction 780-336-6088

Camrose Constituency Office #104 4870 - 51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1 Ph: 780-672-0000 Email: Camrose@assembly.ab.ca

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Christmas trivia to discuss over some eggnog Do you know which provinces boast the most generous gift givers? Or how many turkeys get devoured at Canadian dinner tables? Here we go . . .

A Christmas Story has Canadian roots – While the tale appears to be all-American, a substantial part of the movie was filmed in Canada. Ralphie’s school, the Chinese restaurant where his family ate, the famous swearing scene, as well as the interior segments were all shot in Canada. And where else would you find the old TTC “red rocket” streetcars?

The Atlantic provinces spend the most on Christmas – A 2018 survey conducted by the Retail Council of Canada discovered that residents of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador plan to spend more per capita ($813 on average per person) in retail stores than any of the other Canadian provinces. Citizens of Ontario and British Columbia will cause cash registers to ring in holiday exultation, too, as they ranked in at no. two ($805) and three ($688), respectively. Quebecers plan to spend the least, at $458 on average per person.

Canadians love department stores and alcohol – According to Statistics Canada, Canadians prefer to shop in person. With total sales of nearly $3.2 billion dollars, the number one place for Canadians to check off their holiday shopping lists was department stores.

Care to guess the second most-visited venue for festive spenders? Pop the cork and raise a glass to Canada’s beer, liquor, and wine stores. Their $1.6 billion dollars worth of holiday sales earned the runnerup position.

Canada grows a lot of Christmas trees – Did you know our country had 1,872 Christmas tree farms in 2016? According to the 2016 Census of Agriculture, the farms were concentrated in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. If you can’t spend Christmas in Canada, you might as well take a little piece of the country with you. In 2016, Canada exported 1.95-million Christmas trees to over 20 countries, including Australia, France, Jamaica, and Thailand.

Rudolph was Canadian – If you were born in Canada after 1964, your Christmases probably involved an annual viewing of the “animagic” holiday special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. RankinBass, an American production company, created this

beloved Christmas program, but did you know that there’s a secret Canadian connection? All the characters’ voices – with the exception of Sam the Snowman – were performed by Canadian actors, singers, and voiceover artists at the RCA Victor Studios in Toronto.

Canadians really dig turkey – According to Turkey Farmers of Canada, Canadians consumed a mighty 153.1-million kg of turkey in 2017. During Christmas that year, 3.3-million whole turkeys were purchased – that’s equal to 47 per cent of all the whole turkeys sold over 2017.

Canadians can’t get enough of ballet – Dreaming of

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Sugar Plum fairies, mice, and soldiers dancing through your holiday season? Since 1995, the National Ballet of Canada’s The Nutcracker has been wowing audiences from coast to coast. Over one million people have watched the annual play since its premiere, and as of 2018, 6,722 pairs of pointe shoes have been used by The Nutcracker‘s ballerinas.

Christmas isn’t only once a year – In some corners of Canada, it’s Christmas 365 days a year. Welcome to Reindeer Station (Northwest Territories), Christmas Island (Nova Scotia), Sled Lake (Saskatchewan), Holly (Ontario), Noel (Nova Scotia), Turkey Point (Ontario), and Snowflake (Manitoba).

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We thank everyone for your friendship and continuing support.

We wish you all the very best in the coming New Year!

SLAVIK’S LIVESTOCK HAULING

780-336-2184 780-385-0512

We see banking differently

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Viking ATB Branch again hosting community gingerbread build-off contest ATB Financial in Viking is holding its annual Gingerbread Build-Off contest from Dec. 10 to Dec. 20 with the theme "Community." Members of the public have until Dec. 20 to vote on which creation they like best. Viking was an "anything goes" community where your only limitation was your imagination in making your creation. To vote, people were asked to make a $2 donation or donate a food item with all proceeds going to the local food bank, with the donations themselves counting as a vote. Standing behind some of the unbelievable creations are ATB employees Brittany Yarham, Kristen Voltner, and Tracy Roeleveld (Branch Manager).

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year filled with Peace and Prosperity.

We value the relationships we have with the surrounding communities and thank you for your support in 2019.

Lamont, Alberta 780-895-2389 Vegreville, Alberta 780-632-6772 Vermilion, Alberta 780-853-5196

All the best for a successful 2020!

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Happy

Viking Holidays Parade of Lights dazzles May all your Christmas wishes come true!

Kinsella Transit Mix on Dec. 6 780-336-2608

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Wishing you all the best this holiday season!

Thank you for your continued support!

Guenter’s Mechanical 5123 - 51 Ave. Viking, AB T0B 4N0 Gas or Diesel Mechanical Repair

780-336-1330

Love,Peace & Joy 2019 Christmas Hours Closed Dec 24-26, 31, and Jan. 1 Open Dec. 23 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Open Dec. 27 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 30 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wishing you and your family all the gifts of this magical time of year.

Viking Veterinary Clinic 780-336-4048

Barb Chrystian

Deb, Pru Deb Pru, Lacey Lacey, Lauren Lauren, Jill Jill, Sara Sara, Erin G G, Jenna, Cassie, Erin B, Jenessa

For your friendship and support, we are deeply grateful and look forward to serving you in the year ahead.

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That Spirit Of Christmas Christmas is that time of year For being with the ones we love Sharing so much joy and cheer What a wonderful feelin' Watching the ones we love Having so much fun I was sittin' by the fire side Taking a walk through the snow Listening to a children's choir Singing songs about Jesus The blessed way that he came to us Why can't it remain All through the year Each day the same Heyeah, that's what I wanna hear Heh heh, it's truly amazin' That spirit of Christmas

I'll tell ya, it's truly amazin' That spirit of Christmas Let me hear ya (Why can't it remain?) Why can't it remain?

(All through the year) All through the year (Each day the same) Each day the same That's what I wanna hear Listen to me, it's truly amazin' That spirit of Christmas Oh, it's truly amazin' That spirit of Christmas Ain't it so, it's truly amazin' Yeah, that spirit of Christmas Oh Christmas

Viking Cold Beer & Liquor Store 780-336-3321

-Ray Charles

Wherever you may be, Whatever you may do, We hope the holidays Are bright and shining for you.

All the kin folk gather 'round The lovely Christmas tree Hearts are glowing full of joy Sense the gifts that we're giving And the love that we're living Why can't it remain (why can't it raemain?)

Ohhh all through the year (all through theyear) Each day the same (each day the same) Heyeah, that's what I wanna hear

Thank you for your continued support.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

-Best wishes from Viking Beaver FCSS

VIKING

BEAVER

Wishing you comfort and joy this holiday season...Merry Christmas!

Fromthe themayor, mayor,council council, From administration staff and residentsand of the of theVillage VillageofofHolden Holden

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!

J.D. Construction

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from

780-336-2369

1-587-256-0454 Viking, AB

From the crew at J.D. Construction

For unto you is born this day, day ay, a Savior who is Christ the Lord.

Glen, Shawn, Jeff, Mark, Shayne, Krissy, Dennis and Laura Bird

Merry Christmas!

Sending Our Best

Hammers’

Gravel Supplies Ltd. Please accept this load of good cheer, along with our thanks for your business this year!

Have a great holiday!!

Richard, Penny, Staff and their families 780-336-3232

At this time of caring and sharing, we thank you for choosing us to take care of all your medical needs. We wish you all a Happy, Healthy Christmas Season!

Dr. H. Potgieter Dr. M. Hagen Dr. R. Nieman Dr. C. Van Rooyen Phyllis, Lori, Val, Kerry, Cheryl and Kelly

Viking Medical Clinic

Wishing all a Blessed Christmas. 780-336-4842

Viking Funeral Services Ltd. RoseMae Kjelland, Charlene McFeely, Lana Golka, Colby McFeely, Carter McFeely, Jordan Golka, Dale Morrical

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Season’s Greetings!

Irma Insurance Services S 780-754-2121 Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year

Wilkinson’s Tilt Bed and Hauling 780-336-3331

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Overbo Contracting Ltd.

Merry Christmas!

Have a warm and safe holiday season.

Brydon Trucking & Picker Services Ltd. 780-336-2034 BEAVER COUNTY SEED CLEANING CO-OP Phone 780-688-3917

Merry Christmas!

IAN ERICKSON

780-336-2282

Kelly, Fay & Staff

FINANCIAL ADVISOR Box 43, Bruce, AB T0B 0R0 Phone: 780-688-2293

We are closed Dec. 20th - Jan. 5th

Wishing you a Very, Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year!! ~ PHILLIP AND FAMILY

HAVE A SAFE AND

Four Star Pressure Service

HAPPY

HOLIDAY SEASON! Viking Fire and Rescue

Kinsella, AB 780-336-3248 • Cell: 780-385-5533

Sincere thanks for your support through the year! ~ Betty Ganie Quilt Shop

4907-50 St. Irma, AB Mon.- Sat. 9 am to 5 pm

780-754-2227

A Harvest of Good Tidings Lefsrud Seed & Processors Ltd. Many thanks for all the support we received.

Your well wishes are very much appreciated.

Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year.

Kevin and Kyla Lefsrud Ed and Ellen Lefsrud

Thanks for your business this past year!

Ph 587-218-6640

ERIC’S Backhoe & Contracting Services Ltd. Eric Garvie & Staff

With warm wishes and gratitude for your continued patronage. ~ Management and staff

BRUCE FUELS 780-688-3900

Kevin: 780-336-2500 Ed: 780-336-2588

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God rest ye Merry, Gentlemen God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ our Saviour Was born upon this day, To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy.

4. But when to Bethlehem they came, Whereat this Infant lay, They found Him in a manger, Where oxen feed on hay; His mother Mary kneeling, Unto the Lord did pray: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy.

2. From God our heavenly Father A blessed angel came, And unto certain shepherds Brought tidings of the same, How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy.

5. Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas All other doth deface:1 O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy.

3. The shepherds at those tidings Rejoiced much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding In tempest, storm and wind, And went to Bethlehem straightway, This blessed Babe to find: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy.

Food With Flair Mainstreet Viking 780-336-2476

Happy Holidays to all our Customers! ~Donna, Jack, Family and Staff~

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, also known as God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, and God Rest You Merry People All, is an English traditional Christmas carol. The melody is in the minor mode. It was published by William B. Sandys in 1833, although the author is unknown.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year

Holiday Hours OPEN DEC 24 - 8AM - NOON CLOSED DEC. 25, 26, & JAN 1 REGULAR HOURS DEC 27, 30, & 31 8 AM - 5 PM

Merry Christmas From Darrel and Staff

Viking, Alberta

780-336-4777

From Susan Barss & Reeve Bob Barss M.D. of Wainwright Division 7 Councillor

to all!

Thank you for your patronage

Kinsella Bingo

We’d like to add a full measure of cheer plus a hearty chorus of thanks to you, our customers for making this year a noteworthy one for us.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Viking Insurance & Registries 780-336-4711

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HOLIDAY RECIPES

Icelandic Gluehwein Christmas Cake Ingredients • 1 cup white sugar • 3/4 cup butter • 2 eggs • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 3/4 cup milk • 1/2 cup raisins • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom flavored extract Directions 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 11 inch loaf pan.

2) Cream the butter or margarine and the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at time beating well after each one. Stir in the milk, lemon and cardamom flavorings. Stir in the flour and the baking powder.

3. Sift a little flour over the raisins then stir them into the batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

4) Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes.

Ingredients • 3/4 cup water • 3/4 cup white sugar • 1 cinnamon stick • 1 orange • 10 whole cloves • 1 (750 millilitre) bottle red wine Directions 1) In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer.

2) Cut the orange in half, and squeeze the juice into the simmering

water. Push the cloves into the outside of the orange peel, and place peel in the simmering water.

Continue simmering for 30 minutes, until thick and syrupy.

3) Pour in the wine, and heat until steaming but not simmering. Remove the clove-studded orange halves. Serve hot in mugs or glasses that have been preheated in warm water (cold glasses will break.)

Ploc Electric

Rick, Sara, Tricia, Taylor, Kyle

You LIGHT up our year!

780-385-1497

Arnett Floor Covering Mainstreet Viking

780-336-2040

Know what we like best about Christmas?

It’s a chance to express our gratitude to our good friends and kind neighbours.

Look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

Accept our many thanks for your valued business this year.

Merry Christmas!

Gratton Coulee Agri Parts Irma, AB 780-754-2303 or 1-888-327-6767

Season’s Greetings from all of us at

Thank you for a wonderful 2017 and we look forward to serving you in 2018.

Have a Joyous Holiday

May you enjoy all the wonder and fun that is Christmas time.

We can’t thank you enough for your support and friendship!

J&L AUTOMOTIVE 780-336-3173 Jim & Eileen, Mike & Kyla and families

BRENT & TRUDY

Hans On Massage Therapy Take time to enjoy the holidays!

Gift Certificates available Sonya Maxwell 780-336-2548

Viking office (780) 336-3332

School’s Out!

In this season of happy thoughts and warm hearts, we extend a special “Thank You” to all our good friends for your confidence, loyalty and support.

A very Merry Christmas to all!

Irma School Staff & Students

Creative Sandblasting 780-336-2600 or 780-336-4842 RoseMae Kjelland, Colby McFeely, Carter McFeely, Jordan Golka

children BattleRiver River School School Division onon Christmas TheThe children ofof Battle Divisionare are Christmas vacation from Friday, Dec. 20 to Sunday, Jan. 5.

Please watch out vacation until Monday, January 3. Please watch out for them, fortothem, to ensure all ahave happy holiday season. ensure we all we have safea safe and and happy holiday season.

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Stuffed Turkey Legs Ingredients • 4 turkey legs • 1 cup olive oil • 2 green bell peppers • 1 large white onion • 2 tablespoons salt • 1 pinch ground black pepper • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar • 5 slices bacon • 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce Directions 1) Make numerous vertical slits in the turkey legs.

2) In a small bowl combine the olive oil with the salt, pepper, teriyaki, vinegar and oregano.

Marinate turkey legs in the oil mixture.

3) Cut onion, green pepper and bacon into small squares (approximately the same size as the slits you cut on the legs). Fill each slit with one piece of pepper, onion and bacon.

4) After the legs are stuffed, brown them in the oil mixture on medium-high. Reduce temperature to low and cover.

Cook for 45 minutes or until meat starts to separate from the bone.

If the legs dry out when cooking, add a little water to the skillet and lower the temperature.

Banana Cream Bread Directions 1) Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease four 7x3 inch loaf pans. In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Dust pans lightly with cinnamon and sugar mixture.

2) In a large bowl, cream butter and 3 cups sugar. Mix in eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Mix in salt, baking soda and flour.

Stir in nuts. Divide into prepared pans.

3) Bake for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.

Ingredients • 1/4 cup white sugar • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 3/4 cup butter • 3 cups white sugar • 3 eggs • 6 very ripe bananas, mashed • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 3 teaspoons baking soda • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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Al’s Towing

Merry Christmas from Al and Staff

AL’S TOWING - 780.336.3356

50th Street Auto Repair Wishes everyone a safe, happy holiday!!

Merry Christmas from Pat, Al & Staff Viking, AB - 780-336-2526

Madu’s Plumbing & Heating Ltd. 780-336-4917 Merry Christmas to all! Keep warm and stay safe this holiday season. ~Dale, Pat, Jeremy, Ali

HURUM TRUCKING LTD. Robert, Janet, & all the Staff of Guardian Drugs Killam would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and all the very best in the New Year!

780-385-3598

Serving Town & Country for 57 years!

Killam, Alberta

HOLIDAY HOURS Tues., Dec. 24 - 8am - 3pm Dec. 25 & 26 - CLOSED Fri. , Dec. 27 - 8am - 6pm Sat., Dec. 28 - 9am - 4pm Sun., Dec. 29 - CLOSED Mon., Dec. 30 - 8am - 6pm Tues., Dec. 31 - 8am - 3pm Wed., Jan. 1 - CLOSED Back to regular hours for January

The word is out... Christmas is on its way and so are our best wishes.

Hurum Trucking Ltd. (Bovine Relocators) would like to send a sincere Thanks to all our Customers and wish you all the best that the Season brings, and a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year!

Roger & Cindy Ph: 780-336-4962 Cell: 780-385-0507