April 14 Weekly Review

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Vol. 44, No. 15

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Teachers call for more measures if schools are to Volunteers to be honoured with remain open gift packs during special week Patricia Harcourt Editor

Patricia Harcourt Editor

Viking/Beaver Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) will be honouring local volunteers during Volunteer Week with gift packs to recognize their services to the community.

Volunteer Appreciation Week takes place from April 18-24. FCSS Director Dawn Chrystian said the gift packs will be distributed on a first come, first serve bases during office hours.

Anyone who volunteers or helps out in any way in the community is welcome to stop by between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 4924 54 Avenue in Viking (closed 12 to 1 p.m.) to pick up one of the gift bags.

The gift packs will be available for pickup in Holden anytime at the village office during opening hours.

The packs will contain helpful and interesting items such as a thank you card, drinking cup, pencils and magnets.

Volunteer Appreciation Week is

being jointly co-hosted through Viking/Beaver FCSS, Holden FCSS branch office, Beaver County and Alberta Health Services.

A video will be compiled that will be available on the FCSS Facebook page using this year’s volunteer theme: “The value of one, the power of many,” and will contain submissions from groups and organizations paying tribute to them.

To create a legacy of appreciation, there are also plans to plant trees for the Walking Trail in Viking and the Serenity Gardens project underway in Holden.

Chrystian spoke about the value of having so many volunteers who help shape the world in which we all live. She said: “I think that volunteers in our communities are incredibly important, whether they are formally part of an organization or someone who volunteers their time to help another community member with yard work or a drive to a medical appointment.

“I believe that it’s important as individuals who do volunteer to

take a moment to consider what their efforts have accomplished, and to celebrate those accomplishments.”

The usual plans for appreciating local volunteers have historically included a luncheon with guest speakers paying tribute to the many people who do so many things for others and who keep the community going in so many ways.

However, due to the current restrictions on social gatherings the usual ways of celebrating often unseen heroes must be foregone, at least for the time being.

“I have found that during the pandemic and throughout lockdown, having these opportunities to celebrate are all the more critical,” said Chrystian. “Simply put, our small communities are in large part reliant upon volunteers, and their work is critical.

“I would also encourage individuals who know a local volunteer who has made a difference in their life to take an opportunity to thank a volunteer!”

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So far, the policy for the UCP government is to keep schools open in spite of the knowledge that young people are more likely to catch the variant cases of the COVID-19 virus.

Variants now make up more than half of all new cases of the virus. Premier Jason Kenney is not going to close schools because he says the transmission among young people is being done in the community and not at their schools.

The government’s response is to start in-school rapid testing for 300 schools in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Grande Prairie. Junior and senior high schools will get priority if they have COVID-19 present in the school and community.

“We are stepping-up our fight against COVID-19 by expanding the rapid testing program in Alberta schools to ensure students, teachers and staff remain safe. Rapid testing in schools offers another layer of protection to our schools,” said Kenney.

However, teachers are asking that if schools remain open they must be made safer from the virus before it gets into the school, not after.

Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association, stated: “Teachers and parents are very concerned about the rapid spread of variants of concern in our communities and schools. Last November, secondary schools moved online with 1,700 cases in schools, currently we have 2,400 cases in schools – many of them variants of concern – and nearly one-in-five schools have alerts or outbreaks.

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Holden on track for new charter school next fall Moush John Staff Reporter

In 2020, the Battle River School Division (BRSD) decided to close doors of Holden School, which resulted in the communities of Ryley and Holden making other arrangements for students.

However, a local group from the area headed by Holden resident Karla Janzen decided to go a different route and start a charter school in Holden, Holden Rural Academy (HRA).

“After our high school closed last year, there was a general sentiment that the Ryley and Holden communities could support a high school,” Janzen said.

“There were some informal discussions, and then this team of people came together in November, willing to put in the effort to make it happen.”

The group intends to make a formal application to the Government of Alberta to open a Grade 7-12 charter school in Holden, to open in the fall of 2022. As a charter school, it will be the first in the Beaver County.

“Charter schools are tuition-free public schools, operated by non-profit organizations,” Janzen explained. “They provide a basic education in a different or enhanced way to improve student learning and contribute to educational choice, and employ Alberta certified teachers, offer the Alberta curriculum, and are accessible to all students.”

According to Janzen, the group is still quite informal and already has had their first meeting, which was a “success.”

“Charter schools are governed by a charter board that is accountable to the students, parents, community, and the Minister of Education,” she added. “The Minister ensures that the charter school is operated according to its charter, and that it achieves the outcomes outlined in the charter as required by provincial legislation, regulation, and policies. The charter board employs a Superintendent

and a Principal, and together they hire the teachers and support staff.”

Janzen noted that the innovative teaching philosophy in their charter is called place-based education.

“We found that families in our area want education that is local, relevant to rural needs and connected to the community; our goal is to provide students in central Beaver County with a school that employs cooperative strategies to integrate the school and community.

Place-based education is a philosophy that recognizes students’ strong connections to their communities, and capitalizes on local community places and resources to provide an effective context for learning. It is grounded in real-world experience giving students opportunity to apply their learning to the real world.”

She further added that charter schools receive 100 per cent of the Base Instruction Grant provided to all public schools, as well as full or partial funding for the many other school grants available.

“They receive funding for transportation, which is essential for rural schools.

Charter schools are also able to fundraise and accept donations, as well as apply for various grants.”

In their application, the group will be requesting of the Education Minister that the school be located in the existing school building in Holden, but it’s too early in the process to know if any upgrades or alterations are required, according to Janzen.

“As we explored options for establishing a high school in central Beaver County, a charter school emerged as the best option,” Janzen stated. “The charter regulation and the handbook provided by the government were very helpful in guiding us through the process; we are gathering parent declarations to show community support for the school, and then we will be ready to submit a preliminary application.”

BRSD Superintendent says no to new K-6 curriculum on detailed review Moush John Staff Reporter

In a new turn of events, BRSD will not be introducing the new K-6 curriculum this fall as decided earlier by the school division.

“School divisions do always expect to be involved in piloting any changes to curriculum, as that is an opportunity to review its strengths and provide feedback,” said Superintendent Rita Marler.

“In our first glance at the overview of the curriculum we were particularly pleased to see the emphasis on literacy and numeracy, both of which are extremely important to us.

“However, we have now made the decision not to be involved in piloting any aspect of the curriculum next year.

It is based on our own more detailed review, recognition of the challenges that students and staff have experienced this year, and, in part, due to the

feedback of both teachers and parents who are expressing concern that we have made that decision.”

Marler added that the decision was reached upon “careful consideration.”

In a statement released on Monday, April 12, BRSD said that the school division will continue its enhanced focus on building student literacy and numeracy skills next year. In addition, it will continue to have a strong focus on meeting students’ diverse learning and wellness needs.

It further stated that the school division would like to acknowledge that teachers are experiencing a very challenging and exhausting year due to the pandemic, and there is great reluctance to add to their load by asking them to pilot new material.

According to the statement, any teachers who want to review the new curriculum and provide feedback to Alberta Education will be supported in doing so.

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Alberta ramps up vaccine rollout in effort to quash virus Patricia Harcourt Editor

Local cases of COVID-19 have risen slightly since last week. At the same time, Alberta is ramping up the vaccine rollout in an effort to quash the virus so communities can once again hold their summer festivals.

This is the hope Premier Jason Kenney is offering Albertans, as he tries to impress people with the seriousness of the third wave that makes clamping down with restrictions once more necessary.

Locally, Viking (Beaver County East) has four active cases of the virus as of April 12.

Tofield (Beaver County West) now has 10 cases for a total of 14 in the county.

Last week, the county had three in the eastern region and six in the western for a total of nine active cases constituting an increase of five over the previous seven days.

The M.D. of Wainwright has seven cases as of last reporting Sunday night, up from five last week, and Flagstaff County went from six last week to 11 currently.

Provincially, there have been over 1,000 new cases of the virus daily over a six day period.

In her update Tuesday, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported 1,081 new cases of the virus with 12,000 tests done over the past 24 hour period for a positivity rate of 8.9 per cent.

Of the 15,087 active cases in Alberta, 705 were cases of the variant comprising 62 per cent of these cases.

There are 402 people in the hospital with 88 of these in intensive care, and three more people have died during this 24hour period.

That means that 2,021 people have died of the virus in Alberta.

In a bid to curb the third wave and prevent even more deaths, Kenney made another appeal to Albertans on Monday to stay the course until the vaccines have beaten down the virus and restrictions can be lifted.

“We are in a race between the vaccine and the variants,” he said, speaking at an update Monday. “Right now, the variants are winning.”

Restrictions went into effect again last week “so we could get back to normal this summer,” said Kenney, calling the vaccines “our great hope.”

As of April 12, 900,000 doses of the vaccines have been administered. Kenney repeated that once more vaccines are put into arms the restrictions will be lifted somewhat.

His timelines are for one-quarter of Albertans to get their first dose in the coming weeks. By

the end of May, half of those eligible will have had the vaccine.

By the end of June, he wants two-thirds of people to have had their shot, and herd immunity completed after the number of people vaccinated goes to threequarters by the end of September.

“We are nearing the end to a long journey,” he said, adding that once 50 per cent immunity has been achieved at the end of May he hopes to allow for social gatherings and lift some business restrictions.

However, there has been some mixed messaging on this front.

An April 12 press release stated: “All adults in Alberta will be offered a first dose of vaccine by the end of June provided vaccines arrive as scheduled.”

There are now 1,300 pharmacies and 103 immunization sites administering vaccines, with more coming on board in the coming weeks expected to meet the 300,000 doses per week target.

More than 17 million Albertans are now eligible for the vaccine through bookings at pharmacies or through AHS online or by calling 811.

Health care workers in Phase 2C are now eligible as of April 10 to get a vaccine, including nurses, doctors, dentists and any worker providing in-patient facility or direct patient care.

Once two-thirds of people are vaccinated, there would be no formal restrictions, which would allow for events like rodeos and community festivals to take place. At that time, masks and social distancing would be recommended but not mandated by law.

All this hinges on rolling out the vaccine as quickly as possible to as many people as possible. Kenney is aiming for 300,000 plus vaccines to be done per week as a minimum but wants to ramp it up to 500,000.

Rapid flow-through clinics are set up in several larger centres including Edmonton and Calgary. The province is also working to have walk-in clinics in some 1,300 pharmacies and 103 medical clinics.

Starting Monday of this week, people from 55 to 64 years of age can get their AstraZeneca shot at participating pharmacies. He called the vaccine safe according to “every scientific authority,” with no adverse issues like blood clots occurring in Canada.

“The risk of getting the variant is much higher.”

Kenney said the ramp up will also depend on whether people will come forward to get their shot. If they do, “the capacity will be there,” he said.

“We will keep accelerating our rollout and time lines. We are

determined to meet or surpass our commitment to offer every adult a first dose by June 30.”

Restrictions can be lifted “once the numbers start coming down,” he said. Expected within the next few weeks are daily caseloads of 2,000. This would result in total numbers of 20,000 active cases with 500 people hospitalized at a time. These are numbers Kenney said would “blow out” the health care system.

The daily and active case numbers must come down over a sustainable period of time, possibly two weeks, to show the vaccines are starting to win and creating protective effects before restrictions can start to be lifted.

If that happens and there is 50 per cent immunity by the end of May, he repeated that gatherings and the lifting of business regulations could happen.

“Our health officials are working hard to make new shipments of vaccine available to Albertans

as soon as they arrive,” added Health Minister Tyler Shandro.

“I strongly urge Albertans to get immunized as soon as you are eligible. When it’s your turn, please sign up for your shot, show up, and follow up for your second dose.”

Kenney agreed the restrictions could start being lifted, “if Albertans do the best they can to make it happen.” But he added that not putting in restrictions now would result in the health system being unable to cope with the rising numbers, resulting in cancelling surgeries and causing more deaths.

“This is not morally responsible,” he said, noting that Alberta hasn’t imposed lockdowns, curfews or closed schools and churches. “We have less stringent restrictions for businesses,” he said, than governments in North America and Europe have imposed.

“But abstract principles don’t stop people from piling up in

hospitals and ICUs.” Kenney said although necessary, he doesn’t like the restrictions himself, calling them “incredibly painful” to impose.

He asked people to understand how they would feel if it was them or a loved one whose surgery would have to be cancelled because there wasn’t enough capacity in the hospitals due to the COVID numbers.

The highest rate of infection is in the age 10-19 group, but Kenney is still not in favour of closing schools and blamed the cause on after school parties and social gatherings.

“Teenagers have a tendency to socialize,” he said, with cases caused by out-of-school transmissions. He said that in-school instruction is important for learning.

On Tuesday, Hinshaw reported tat there were active outbreaks in 453 schools, or 19 per cent of schools. Schools have had 2,653 cases since January 11.

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Opinion MLA voices displeasure over BRSD decision Jackie Lovely Camrose MLA I’d like to start off by saying that I am profoundly disappointed with Battle River School Division’s flip flop decision on piloting part of the new curriculum.

By far, education was one of the most contentious items people in our constituency brought forward to me at the door during the campaign.

When Albertans voted for the United Conservatives in 2019, they voted for a party that would get politics out of school curriculums and ensure that social studies would provide opportunities for students to learn and appreciate the ideas that have shaped Alberta, Canada and the world.

Social studies should be about teaching students to think critically about historical and contemporary issues, not indoctrinating students with the anti-oil politics of radical groups like ‘Extinction Rebellion’ or socialist literature like “Mouseland” as members of the NDP would prefer.

That’s why Alberta’s new K-6 curriculum focuses on helping students develop skills that will prepare them to lead fulfilling lives and play a significant role in our democratic society.

Under Alberta’s new K-6 curriculum, Grade 1 students will develop a better understanding of Canada’s First Peoples by learning creation stories from local First Nations and Inuit communities, including the Blackfoot legend of Napi and creation stories from Cree, Dene and Inuit communities.

In Grade 2, students will learn about the common roots and overlapping beliefs and traditions of Judaism, Christianity, Sikhism, Islam and other religions. They will be taught about the emergence of democracy, the Olympics in Ancient Greece and how Roman influence on law and infrastructure can still be seen around us today.

Students in Grades 3 and 4 will learn about the role of the first European explorers and settlements in Canada.

This includes lessons on the founding of

New France by Samuel de Champlain, the fur trade and its importance in the Athabasca region, Plains Cree culture, Alexander Mackenzie’s quest to find the Northwest Passage, and the emergence of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

In Grade 5 and 6, students will begin studying the important role eight million English, Scottish and Irish immigrants had in shaping British North America and the American 13 colonies. They will learn about the union of Upper and Lower Canada and its significance in the relationship of English and French Canada today. They will also be introduced to historical conflicts like the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, the War of 1812 and the American Civil War. Further, while the current curriculum contains only one reference to Black history in Grade 5, our new K-6 curriculum will teach students, starting in Grade 3, about Black history in a very comprehensive way, focusing on prominent Black Albertans like John Ware and Violent King and Black settlements like Amber Valley.

This new K-6 curriculum is a modern curriculum that reflects the diversity and history of Alberta and provides students with essential knowledge. It’s a curriculum that recognizes the importance of the First Nations societies who first inhabited this land, the religions that shaped the values of millions of Albertans, and the groups and individuals who shaped Alberta, Canada and the world.

Alberta’s government remains committed to a transparent curriculum review process. The new K-6 curriculum is now online at Alberta.ca/curriculum for Albertans to see in its entirety.

Part of this process includes gathering feedback which will help make changes to the current draft. All Albertans are encouraged to provide constructive feedback to the government until spring 2022 at www.alberta.ca/curriculum-haveyour-say.aspx. You can also respond directly to our United Conservative Caucus on the new curriculum at www.unitedconservativecaucus.ca/ k6-curriculum.

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Word on the Street: serious ATV accident near Church Services Bruce results in STARS being called For April 2021

On March 30, police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle with three occupants that pulled into a yard southeast of Viking. Police were updated later they could disregard as the occupants were in fact known to the complainant.

That afternoon, a citizen contacted police to turn in a phone he had found behind a business in Viking. Police are attempting to identify the owner.

On March 31, police received a request to conduct a wellness check on an individual in Viking. Police spoke to the person in question and all was fine. The complainant was updated.

On April 1, police received a complaint of a hit and run collision in Viking. The complainant advised an unknown vehicle had struck his parked vehicle overnight and caused damage to it. Police have no suspects at this time.

That afternoon, police received a complaint of a fraud in Viking. The complainant reported he had received a letter advising he had won a large sum of money from Reader’s Digest. The complainant followed the directions in the letter and called the phone number provided. He was advised he would receive the prize in partial payments. He then received two cheques in the mail and deposited them. Both cheques were later returned and marked a s counterfeit. Unfortunately , these types of scams are very difficult to investigate and rarely are solved.

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Also that day, police received a report of a truck pulling a flat deck trailer on a rural property north of Viking. There was a significant time delay in reporting this incident so police were unable to conduct any follow up.

During the early morning hours on April 2, police received a report of an individual in medical distress in Viking. Police attended the residence and transported the male to a facility for treatment.

That afternoon, police

were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover near Bruce. When police arrived on scene, they learned two people travelling in an ATV lost control and rolled. One occupant received serious injuries and STARS was dispatched to the scene to transport her to a hospital in Edmonton. The other occupant received minor injuries and was treated on scene. This collision is still under investigation.

On April 3, police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver, who possessed a GDL, provided a breath sample on a roadside screening device which showed he had consumed alcohol. The vehicle was seized for seven days and the driver was issued a 30-day driving suspension.

On April 5, police received a complaint of mischief at a residence in Viking. The complainant advised someone and thrown eggs at his house overnight. Police have no suspects at this time.

On April 6, police received a report of an abandoned vehicle in a church parking lot. Police contacted the registered owner who advised the vehicle was having mechanical issues but he would ensure it got removed soon. The complainant was updated.

On April 7, police received a complaint of a theft from a greenhouse in Viking. The complainant advised the culprits had entered the greenhouse overnight and stole hundreds of tomato plants from inside. Nothing else appeared to be missing. Police have no suspects at this time.

That afternoon, police received a complaint of a break and enter at a recreational area east of Viking. The complainant advised the suspects had cut the chains on the front gate and then entered into a couple of buildings.

Nothing appeared to be missing.

Police are following up on this matter.

Also that day, police received a report of an abandoned vehicle parked in some bushes on a property east of Viking.

Police attended and locat-

ed the vehicle in question. It was learned the vehicle had been reported stolen several years prior and it appeared to have been at this location for quite some time. Police contacted the registered owner and updated him on the recovery of his vehicle.

On April 8, police received a complaint of a credit card fraud from a business owner in Viking. The complainant advised he had received credit card payment over the phone, but now the credit card company was advising the payment had not been authorized by the cardholder so it had been charged back to him. This matter is still

under investigation.

That night, police received a complaint of a male trespassing in the front yard at a residence in Viking. Police followed up with the complainant who just wanted the police aware of this incident.

On April 10, police received a complaint of a suspicious male walking around some businesses in Viking. The male was identified and spoken to regarding his behaviour; however, nothing criminal had occurred so no charges were warranted.

During this period, police also issued several violation tickets for various traffic infractions and dealt with a few minor traffic collisions.

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Ryley School granted four-day week for K-9 Patricia Harcourt Editor

Ryley School has been granted a four-day school week in line with what students from Holden and Ryley have been used to when the two communities had separate schools.

Battle River School Division closed down Holden’s elementary school last year, with Ryley School becoming a K-9 school. Previously Ryley was the high school for Holden and Ryley students, but these students go either to Tofield or Viking, or choose some other school outside the school district.

A group of parents and interested persons are also trying to start up a charter school that would use the old Holden elementary school as its headquarters.

At the March 25 meeting of BRSD Board of Trustees, a vote was taken to return Ryley School back to a four-day week, a request that was made by the Ryley School Council.

Ryley School is composed of students from around the Ryley and Holden areas. When the two schools were consol-

idated at Ryley, the board made it five-day per week school as all other BRSD schools operate.

“However, based on the request from the School Council, and input provided by families and staff, the board agreed on March 25 to return the school to its previous schedule,” states the BRSD bulletin for the meeting. “This change will take effect for the 2021-2022 school year.”

In other Battle River School Division news, it was reported at the March 25 meeting that the number of students attending BRSD schools continue to go down.

The enrollments are projected to decline again in the upcoming year, which affects the financial bottom line for the division.

The board has decided the division headquarter offices in Camrose must be replaced. The division must pay for any repairs or replacements of its administrative buildings.

The board decided to not fund any more repairs to a building with “substantial deficits” so a new building will be purchased on 38 Street that can com-

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bine other services like the support services centre, and the facilities and transportation shops along with the administrative offices. There will also be room for division

meetings and training sessions. The board will sell the current buildings being used for these operations with funds used to offset the costs of the other project.

Ministerial approval will be needed and the board wants to occupy the new headquarters sometime in the next school year.

The division will once

again have a summer reading program, this time for Grades 2-5 identified by their teachers as needing extra time and support to raise their reading levels.

TENDER FOR SALE OF USED EQUIPMENT Flagstaff County invites bids for the sale of the following used equipment: 1. WT05 – 2003 J.D. 6320 Tractor w/3 Point Hitch and Front Weights – 7,495 hrs, Serial #: L06320P340228 2. PM01 – 1974 GMR200H Seaman Rotovator w/Detroit engine – 2,207 hrs, Serial #: 67-615 3. TR30 – 1982 IHC1900 Oil Distributing Truck – 141,754 km, 6,331 hrs, Serial #: 2HTAF1952CCA14797 4. SN11 – 2011 Hiway E2020XT, 14’ Stainless Steel, In Box Truck Sander – Serial #: 133766 5. PL15 – 2015 Monroe MP41R11-ISCT Two-way, 11’ Truck Plow – Serial #: 15-04-2371 6. FP03 – 2001 Heavy Hitter Post Pounder – Serial #: 00-5-1745 7. GS011 – 2011 Accurate 30’ X 14’ Dump truck scale – Comes with Western M2000A-LSB Electronic Weigh Indicator, Aurora 45 Remote Display, Solar Power charging system and enclosure.

Serial #: 8108-0611 8. OT01 – 2000 GLM 400 Barrell oil storage tank with burner – Serial #: 00-08801 9. QU03 – 2010 Polaris Ranger 800 H.D., Side by Side – 240 hrs, Serial #: 4XATY76A7A4904332 10. ADM114 – 2014 John Deere Gator HPX, 4 X 4, C/W Powered dump box – 27 hrs, Serial #: 1M0HPXGSEEM120388 11. PA01 – 2001 3 Shank Paratill – Model 118-320PH, Serial #: 3-7410TPT 12. CN16 – 2015 Monroe MS10312, 8’ Rear cross conveyer – Serial #: 12/15/3395 13. WT012 – 2012 Case IH Farm All 95U Tractor, C/W 3 Point Hitch – 1,612 hrs, Serial #: ZBJL24675 14. FE02 – 1979 IHC Fire truck – 24,890 km, Serial #: AA192KHB13799 15. 3 - 2014 Ford, 1Ton, Long Box Truck boxes – Includes wooden box liner and taillights. End gate included with 2 of them 16. PK113- 2013 Ripper Mounted Packer – Serial #: CR-2013-86 17. Used Alta-Lite Diesel Generator w/8’ x 8’Metal Building 18. Used Natural Gas Wisconsin VH4DG Engine – Serial #: 6010137 19. T077 – 2007 Dodge 1/2T, Quad cab, Short box, 4x4 – 295,050 km, Serial #: 1D7HU18267J616539 20. T212 – 2012 Ford F350 Crew Cab, Short box, 4x4 – 395,050 km, Serial #: 1FT8W3B68CEB63894 21. T310 – 2010 Ford 1/2T, Extended cab, Short box, 4x4 – 294,015 km, Serial #: 1FTFX1EV5AFC00614 22. T033 – 2003 Chev 3/4T Regular cab, Long box, 4x4 – 312,483 km, Serial #: 1GCHK24U03E304412 23. T082 – 2008 Dodge 3/4T Mega-cab, Short box, 4x4 – 353,312 km, Serial #: 3D7KS29D98G209870 24. T312 – 2012 Ford F350, Extended cab, Short box, 4x4 – 357,951 km, Serial #: 1FT8X3B63CEB63895 25. T083 – 2008 Dodge 1/2T, Quad cab, Short box, 4x4 – 277,342 km, Serial #: 1D7HU18298S592443 26. Used Weldco Beales Two-Way, 12’ Truck Plow – Model #: 196-900-004, Serial #: 3-44099-6 27. 2011 Hotsy 1832SS Pressure Washer, 3000psi, 6 GPM, 3 Phase – Serial #: 11096620-100050 28. 1989 GLM 210 Barrell Oil Storage Tank w/Skid • This equipment can be viewed on our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca/opportunities/tenders or at the County Shop in Sedgewick and will be sold on an “as is basis”. Hours may vary slightly depending on time of sale.

• Download a tender form from our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca/opportunities/tenders or contact our Administration Office at 780-384-4123 to receive a tender form.

• Please send bids in a sealed envelope marked “USED EQUIPMENT” to Flagstaff County Administration Office, Box 358, 12435 Twp Rd 442, Sedgewick, AB. • HURRY! Closing date for bidding on items is Friday, April 16th, 2021 at 11:00:00 a.m. MDT. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

For further information, please contact: Kevin Kinzer, Shop Supervisor, at 780-390-0312.

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A Free Weekly Publication Serving All of Beaver County Wednesday, April 14, 2021, Volume 14, Issue 15

Amendment to Business Incentive Grant approved Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council approved an amendment to the Business Incentive Grant Policy, introduced at the April 7 meeting by County Assessor Orest Golinowski.

“Council recently approved a new assessment classification for small business,” stated Golinowski, in his report to council.

“These businesses could qualify for the Business Incentive Grant if they meet the criteria of the policy.

“The Business Incentive Grant Policy requires an amendment to include the new assessment classifications,” he explained.

Golinowski outlined the grant as follows: The Business Incentive Grant Policy provides for a three-year grant to new or expanding commercial or industrial development. The grant amounts are: - Year 1 - 75 per cent of the current year’s

municipal tax; - Year 2 - 50 per cent of the current year’s municipal tax; - Year 3 - 25 per cent of the current year’s municipal tax.

The financial implications were that, “for the first three years of operation, a new or expanded small business will receive a grant.”

Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce asked: “Do a lot of municipalities provide grants to small business?”

CAO Bob Beck replied: “A lot of urban municipalities have this policy, not as much in the rural (ones). It’s a policy the province is trying to encourage.”

He added that the break in taxes “is not forever…It allows them to get up and operating then they pay their taxes.”

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said he agreed with the incentive grant but not with the percentage discounts. Hrabec said the busi-

ness’ value is greatest in the first year.

But Golinowski explained that, “the assessment is frozen for three years in calculating the grant,” so the first year the ratepayer does get the biggest grant but the same assessment is used for the next two years (set at 50 per cent and 25 per cent).

Hrabec said he preferred 50 per cent to start, not 75 per cent.

Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook said he was “fine with it, it levels the playing field,” and a business needs the most help in its first year of operation.

Jim Kallal, Division 2 Councillor and Reeve, also approved it as presented.

Golinowski also pointed out that the amendment was simply a housekeeping item since the Small Business Bylaw had already been passed, but the four new assessment classifications needed to be added.

The motion by Smook passed unanimously.

Chair says seniors also need mental health, addiction services reports more people starting to move back into care homes

Patricia Harcourt The chair of Beaver Foundation wants more mental health and addiction services made available for people living in the county’s senior facilities.

While giving a report to Beaver County Council April 7, Gene Hrabec said seniors’ mental health is an issue he is pursuing with the province and local MLAs. Hrabec said that seniors’ needs are often ignored, especially for those living in facilities.

“They also have addictions,” he said, adding that those who cannot overcome them are told, “One, two, three you’re out.”

Hrabec, who serves as councillor for Division 3, is also Deputy Reeve for Beaver County. He is hoping that the onset of COVID-19, which heightened awareness of underfunding for seniors on many levels, will result in better services for them.

At a county meeting with Aboriginal Affairs

Minister Rick Wilson, MLA for MaskwacisWetaskiwin in early March, Hrabec brought these issues forward and peaked the interest of the Minister. Wilson said he was unaware of this problem and wanted to help with further consultations.

Hrabec told council he has since followed up with Wilson who has tasked Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely with checking into some of the issues around seniors’ needing more counselling and treatment for their own issues.

On a positive note, Hrabec reported that seniors are starting to move into the local facilities again, with offers from the foundation of rent discounts part of the incentive drawing them into the homes.

Prior to COVID-19 residents were moving out of the seniors’ homes, he said, which affects the grants received by the foundation.

But he reported that with people moving back in this March, “positive things” are starting up again.

As for protection against the COVID-19 virus, Hrabec stated that “the government has really funded Beaver Foundation well,” with $30,000 worth of personal protective equipment to keep staff and residents safe.

He also said the staff in the lodges and other homes “have really stepped up” during this time of the pandemic as well to look after residents and keep the morale up.

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Zero municipal mill rate increase proposed by council Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council met April 7 and devoted much of its time to budgetary matters. The final draft for the 2021 budget is expected to be presented at the April 21 meeting for bylaw approval.

Council first heard about the county’s 2020 year-end surplus of $827,690, presented for information only.

However, the extra funds have been incorporated into the 2021 budget helping to ease some of the financial constraints that had been expected previously.

Several reasons for this positive outcome were given, including receipt of an operating surplus of $234,205 from Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC) that will offset the county’s 2021 requisition payment.

Funds not used for this will go into general reserves.

Expenditures for meetings and conferences were less than anticipated due to COVID-19 pandemic needs requiring virtual meetings and social distancing of both councillors and employees.

Salary and benefits cost less as well, and gravel and gravel hauling costs were lower than anticipated.

Council went through the proposed budget and analyses by Assistant CAO Margaret Jones and Director of Finance Ed Bujnowicz.

While the BESC requisition has been

reduced 29 per cent, the police costsharing mill rate has gone up 79 per cent.

“Fortunately, due to the relatively low value of the policing contribution, the impact can be buffered by the decrease in the BESC mill rate,” stated the report to council.

The report stated that the overall mill rates for all assessment classes will decrease in 2021, as will the mill rates for the Beaver Foundation and school requisitions.

Jones reported that the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) fund will remain the same for 2021-23, and the MSI Capital Grant will increase in 2021 before dropping “significantly in the next two years.”

“The MSI grant program will end in 2023,” stated Jones and Bujnowicz in their report, adding it will be replaced by the Local Government Fiscal Framework in 2024.

Jones reported that “the assessment base is up a bit this year,” and is “significant in the non-residential classification,” as Claystone Waste Ltd. (formerly Beaver Municipal Solutions) properties are now taxable.

The Small Business Assessment Class is new in the 2021 tax year. There is a decrease in assessment for well sites which used to be assessed at market value but is now assessed at farmland values. But added to M&E was a large commercial grain dryer.

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APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE FOR CYCLE 1 GRANT Claystone Waste is an active partner in our local communities. To this end we have created a Grant Program for Nott-For-Profit Community Organizations that are located and operating within the boundaries of Beaver County.

There are two grant cycles every year. One in the spring and again in the fall. Groups may apply for both cycles, howeverr,, we do trry y and support as many different groups as possible.

The grant program is not available to individuals or businesses. We do not fund projects retroactively. So your application must be for a project that will commence after the grant has been awarded.

We have been working to make some changes to our grant program which will affect the grant application. At the e present time, these changes have not yet been finalized, so in the int n erest of not delaying the 2021 Cycle 1 grant timelines, we are moving n forward using the existing forms and program.

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Mill Rate Continued from BCC2 The tax levy requirement of $13,783,700 for 2021 is $615,000 higher than stated in the December interim budget.

This increase was due, in part, to reviews needed for development planning and land use bylaws, extra public works repairs, the return to a dust control policy, and drainage issues. The county has leftover gravel that must be used at the higher price, and capital funding has been returned to the two campgrounds.

Each campground will get $40,000 and $1.6 million is expected in future years from Claystone’s grant program.

Costs were reduced for road construction (terracem) as the tender results were lower than expected.

Mill rate changes for requisitions the county must by law collect but has no control over include: a 1 per cent increase for the Beaver Foundation. The education mill rate will increase three per cent, and the mill rate for non-residential properties assessed by the provincial government will be set by Municipal Affairs by March 31.

In sum, the mill rates for requisitioning bodies and BESC are decreasing while the RCMP cost-

sharing mill rate will increase by 83 per cent.

The Beaver County municipal mill rate, however, does not change over last year. Broken down into classifications, the mill rates in total decrease as follows: 2-3 per cent for residential, one per cent for farmland, 0.8 per cent for non-residential and 21 per cent for small business.

Based on this, a property owner’s individual assessment will determine if there is an increase or decrease in property taxes.

Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce said some residents have expressed concern about how the provincial deficit and increase in taxes will affect them personally, citing cuts to MSI as an example.

“Councillor Bruce is right,” said Jones, “it is complicated…

Fortunately, road construction (funding) uses MSI capital and Claystone Waste grants.” It also “buffers uncollectable taxes, too.”

Until getting the financial numbers from the province, the county finds other sources of funding “so service levels aren’s so painful,” she said, regarding cuts.

“It’s a good news budget,” said County CAO Bob Beck, that delivers tax breaks to all property owners.”

Added Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2): “This year will be an exceptional story,” when talking to ratepayers.

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“In general we’ve held our taxes fairly consistently,” said Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3), who said he liked to see the decreases.

“I think the approaches we use are well thought out,” he said, adding: “We are fiscally responsible,” a fact he thought would make the province look in the county’s favour when making grant applications.

Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook said the county has “excellent management,” with $22,000 MSI funding set aside for future years. But he anticipated this funding would drop sharply.

He advised that council stick to the plan and stay the course, “in a climate right now that is very uncertain.”

Following the review of the final draft budget, council passed all three readings of a bylaw to extend the temporary reduction in tax penalty rates put in place last year.

“COVID is still with us and the impact throughout the county is also still with us,” said Jones. “I don’t see that abating much this year.”

The bylaw extends the 50 per cent reduction in the first penalty rate to 6 per cent on current outstanding taxes for November 1, and a further 3 per cent on all arrears for January 16. The bylaw is effective for the 2021 tax year only.

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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.

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

Notice of Development Permit 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: May 5, 2021 Application No. 020020-21-D0014 Applicant: 1925353 Alberta Ltd. Location: NE 34-50-19-W4 Development: Seasonal Outdoor Market (Saturdays 10am -2pm from June – Sept) Any person wishing to appeal a decision may do so by serving written notice on the prescribed form (stating reasons for the appeal) and submitting the applicable fee of $200.00 to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at the following address. The notice of appeal must be submitted before 4:30 pm on the appeal deadline date shown above, or be postmarked by the appeal deadline date. The prescribed form is available at www.beaver.ab.ca or at the County office.

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

Dust Control 2021 In 2021 Beaver County Council reinstated the subsidy program and residents will pay 50% of the product cost. The County reserves the right to maintain the sites in a manner suitable to the Public Works Department. Residents desiring spring applications of dust control on the County road adjacent to their property must apply by 11:59pm., April 15, 2021 to:

SECRETARY Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Beaver County, Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 (780) 663-3730 Due to COVID-19, all appeal hearings will be held electronically until further notice.

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Beaver County 5120-50 St Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday Please note: 1. Applications post marked before or on April 15, 2021 will be accepted.

2. Applications may also be paid at the Beaver County Service Centre or over the phone using VISA or M/C, however applications must be submitted first.

To see the policy or to obtain an application visit https://www.beaver.ab.ca/departments/public-works/dust-control

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Sale of Strychnine

Sale of 2% Liquid Strychnine Beaver County will be selling 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate to farmers who are experiencing severe Richardson Ground Squirrel infestations in annual crops, forage crops, rangeland and pastures. **PRICE**

$11.63 per 250 ml vial or $279.00 per case

MAXIMUM of two (2) cases may be purchased based on infestation level.

Payment by check or credit card.

Due to COVID restrictions all sales are by appointment ONLY Please call Aimee at 780-663-3730 to arrange a pick up.

Legal land locations will be required for ALL areas intended for application.

Persons whose farming status is unknown to the County will be required to produce documentation that shows involvement in an active farming operation.

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Irma Golf Course welcomes Vialta Lodge Chatter: second shots new manager ahead of season Marion R. Cottrell

On April 15 when the Irma Golf Course opens (earlier than usual), there will be a new manager to greet you!

In turn, please welcome her and be patient as she acquires the many new skills that are needed.

Lois lives in Kinsella and is excited about her new job. She is eager to introduce new items to the menu such as daily muffins and “Grab ‘n Go” novelties such as cookies and puffed wheat squares. This may also include afternoon coffee and dessert specials as well as other features.

Lois brings with her more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality and food industry; to illustrate, she owned and operated Lunch Express Catering in Camrose and High Noon Lunch Company in Calgary. She has also worked at the Lakeview Golf Course in Hardisty and the Solar Garden Eco Restaurant at the Craik Golf Course in Saskatchewan.

Board Member Gwyneth Gulbraa says, “I like her initiative, punctuality and am really impressed with her outgoing personali-

ty.”

Off work, Lois dabbles in interior design, gardening and baking; she also believes in supporting homeless animals.

“Lois’ detail oriented style of management and quality control will be two valuable assets, “ comments President Kelly Larson Short.

“She may be new to us, but I think she will fit in with our staff, and I hope everyone makes sure they welcome her when they golf or get their complimentary burger on Membership Drive Day May 1.”

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Congratulations to Cory and Stephanie Rinas on the arrival of their son, Teddy Jeffrey James. Teddy is a grandson for Bob and Gail Rinas.

Greg and Darla Fischer are excited to announce the arrival of their first grandchild on April 3.

Logan Thomas was born to Madison and Matt Pinel of Virginia, USA. Very proud great-grandmothers are Sonja Skori and Marian Fischer of Wa i n w r i g h t .

Congratulations to all.

We wish Randy Newton a speedy recovery after spending some time in hospital in Edmonton.

The winner of the Irma Agricultural Society March 50/50 draw was Linda McLaughlin of Warburg.

She is a member of the Warburg Ag. Society and understands how difficult it is for groups to fundraise, so she purchases tickets to help out other community groups in the province.

The Irma Golf Course has already had people out golfing. It will officially open on April 15 and has a new manager, Lois Meadors. Please see updates on the IGC Facebook page.

Please make Lois feel welcome.

Virus cases in the M.D. of Wainwright continue to be low but there is a significant outbreak affecting students and staff at Lakeland College in Vermilion at this time.

As of Saturday, April 3, I believe a record has been set in the history of Vialta Lodge residents.

On that date, Violet Lancaster became our third current resident to celebrate a 100th birthday!

She joins Marj Hanson, 100 years old, and Irene Toverud, who has counted 102 birthdays!

Although Violet is an absentee resident at this time, she is still one of our family.

We consider it a great privilege to know and love these fine ladies.

Thursday, April 8, residents of Vialta were relieved to receive COVID-19 immunization #2.

Although this does not guarantee we can’t be infected with the virus, we are assured the illness would be much less severe than it would be for an un-immunized individual.

We are looking forward to the day our doors are open to visitors again. Certainly having the majority of us immunized is a step forward. Now, if the general public, especially in

big centres, would just fall in line with COVID restrictions, this beast could be restrained sooner rather than later.

The green thumbs of gardeners are getting really itchy! It won’t be long until you’ll see activity outside Vialta readying the beds for summer blossoms.

Between warm sunshine and increased bird songs, the winter doldrums are evaporating.

These fierce winds have twice broken off our handsome rotating rooster in front of the Loge.

The last time Mr. Wind kept at it until our colourful Whirly Wheel flew off the post also.

Thanks to Ken Koch for replacing them. We

enjoy watching their multi-coloured motion.

We are grateful to Golden Valley Lutheran Church for the beautiful Easter cards prepared for each of us. For our second Easter of being unable to attend Easter services or celebrate with our families, this was a pleasing way to remind us our Lord in Risen, He is Risen indeed!

Much gratitude also to our kitchen staff for the bountiful meals throughout Easter weekend, to the cheerful staff and to Lindsey Sullivan, our Activity Coordinator, for decorating our Lodge in Easter cheer.

We appreciate all your efforts to keep us happy and healthy. Thank you.

Annual General Meeting CLOVERLODGE STAMPEDE ASSOCIATION THU., APRIL 15 - 7 P.M.

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Bud James Associate 780-385-0027

Otto Sellin Associate 780-608-3820

Heather Ryan Associate 780-878-8021

Jennifer Shields Associate 780-781-3304

Rose Country Realty Ltd. 780-385-3100 5012 - 50 Street, Killam ACREAGES 15 acre parcel of land situated on HWY 13 close to the Regional Airport.

Zoned Highway Commercial District, allowing for various permitted uses.

Call Bud $99,000 MLS #A1004592

1,262 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 2 bath open floor plan bungalow on 2.36 ac. only 4 km from Forestburg. Call Corey $180,000 MLS #A1084033

Approx. 10 ac. w/ large home about 4 miles S. of Hwy 14, E. of Viking w/ det. garage & log barn. Call Bud $219,900 MLS #A1070464

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1,203 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 2 bath open floor plan bungalow w/ gas fireplace, renovated kitchen, wrap around deck.

Call Corey $90,000 MLS #A1060543

Residential lots ready to build on in new subdivision.

Lots are located on the west side of the village. All services are at the lot line.

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1,367 sq. ft. 3 bdrm w/ main floor laundry, completed basement, central A/C. Attached double garage. $169,000 Call Corey MLS #A1007366

1,600 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 3 bath bungalow w/ fireplace, finished basement, fenced yard and dble det. htd. garage.

Call Corey $184,000 MLS #A1038867

1,154 sq. ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ large kitchen, main floor laundry, covered deck and single car garage. $124,000 Call Corey MLS CA0151379

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912 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ partially finished basement on a private lot w/ covered deck & patio.

Call Bud $49,000 MLS #A1047036

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Call Bud $99,000 MLS #A1085477

RYLEY 1,576 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 2 bath 1 1/2 storey on 4.6 fenced acres in town on town water, sewer and garbage pick up w/ finished basement & dble det. garage.

Call Corey $229,000 MLS #A1047253

KILLAM 1,143 sq.ft. 4 bdrm 1.5 bath bungalow w/ fully fenced yard & room for RV parking. Call Corey $103,000 MLS #A1069596

Corey Jacobsen Associate 780-608-8180

Various residential lots available.

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For sizes and pricing call Bud for more info.

1,360 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 3 baths w/ fireplace, fully fenced low maintenance yard has a dble att. garage and 24’ x 32’ detached workshop. Call Jennifer $247,500 MLS #A1062911

SEDGEWICK

1200 sq. ft. 3 bdrm, 4 bath mobile home on its own lot. Backs onto golf course. Call Kim $72,900. MLS CA0075798

672 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 4 pc bath bungalow w/ main flr laundry on a large lot.

Call Corey $64,500 MLS #A1056006

887 sq. ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ many renovations and large backyard. $65,000 Call Corey MLS #CA0194090

912sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/2 baths, main floor laundry, oak cabinets and heated garage. $68,000 Call Corey MLS #CA0151826

1,076sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/2 baths, partially completed basement and double garage. $130,000 Call Corey MLS CA0103808

864sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ 2 baths, open kitchen and eating area.

Attached dbl garage. $130,000 Call Corey MLS CA0151077

1,184 sq.ft. 5 bdrm bungalow w/ developed basement with sauna.

Call Bud $164,000 MLS #A1006953

3+1 bdrm bungalow close to school, hospital, shopping & recreation.

Call Bud $198,900 MLS #A1012316

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1,010 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ extensive renos & newer landscaped front yard.

Call Corey $147,000 MLS #A1077394

999 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath bi-level w/ sgle. att. garage, shed, deck & huge fenced back yard.

Call Bud $210,000 MLS #A1092047

1,196 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow w/ partially finished basement, covered patio, oversized single garage & additional parking. $99,000 Call Bud. MLS #A1037938

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970 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ extensive renos on a large lot & det. garage. Call Bud $118,000 MLS #A1091314

Andy Zetsen Associate 780-608-9427

Nancy Snook Associate 780-781-5346

Wendy Graff Associate 780-608-6082

COMMERCIAL FORESTBURG - 3,000 sq. ft. bldg set up for retail or office space.

Storage area behind front, large shop/work area set up for a body shop.

Call Corey. $92,000.

MLS CA0111479 -------FORESTBURG - 9,615 sq.ft. motel w/ 25 fully furnished units (9 kitchenettes). Includes a manager suite & large office area. Call Otto $299,000 MLS A1079326 -------FORESTBURG - 6 unit apartment building has five 2-bdrm units & 1 bdrm unit w/ rear and street parking. Call Otto $299,000 MLS A1079314 -------FORESTBURG – Building and business. Turn key business opportunity. Recycling bottle, electronic depot, café & ice cream shop. Highway location.

Call Corey $920,000 MLS #CA0177964 -------GALAHAD – Package deal House w/ 9 unit facility managed as motel, mobile home on adjacent lot, detached dble garage and shed. Call Otto 85,000 MLS #CA0183937 -------FLAGSTAFF COUNTY – 15 acre parcel of land situated on Hwy 13 close to Flagstaff Regional Airport. Highway frontage.

Various permitted uses.

Call Bud $99,000 MLS #CA0184653 -------KILLAM - Residential 65’x120’ lot. Ready for development. Call Bud. $35,000.

MLS #CA0137753 -------KILLAM - Commercial parcel – 4.05 acres w/ access to 2 major hwys #13 & #36. Acces to water, nat. gas, 3 phase power.

Call Bud $79,000 MLS #A1015280 -------KILLAM - Various commercial lots available. Tax incentives available to help get you started. For sizes and pricing Call Bud. -------KILLAM - 3,264 sq.ft. Turnkey woodworking/cabinet making business w/ great reputation& large service area. Prime location at corner of 2 major hwys! Call Bud or Otto. $442,000 MLS #A1050317 ---SEDGEWICK - 2,040 sq.ft. retail space available in heart of downtown. Call Bud $97,500 MLS #A1052052 ---VIKING - 2,156 sq.ft. well established burger and pizza business w/ newly updated interior, fully equipped kitchen, lots of parking & great location. Call Otto $249,900 MLS#A1062052

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Spike in positive COVID-19 cases within BRSD, Hay Lakes goes back to online Moush John Staff Reporter

There’s been a rise in the number of positive cases across the BRSD school region, resulting in the school division taking precautions to slow down the spread.

“The COVID-19 numbers have been rising throughout our school division’s geographic area, throughout Alberta and beyond,” said Diane Hutchinson, BRSD Communications Director.

“Four weeks ago, our geographic area had five active cases in total. But as

of yesterday, we are at 153 active cases."

Hutchinson said that in the Battle River area, the schools did not have any COVID cases during January or February.

“We experienced two positive cases during the month of March – one in Forestburg and one in New Norway. However, since the return from Spring Break on April 6, we have been made aware of multiple people connected to our school division who have tested positive for COVID-19, or who are currently in quarantine as close contacts,

due to exposures that have happened outside of school or work.”

In the last week BRSD has identified three cases at Hay Lakes School, two cases at Ecole Charlie Killam School, two cases at Ecole Camrose Composite High School, and one case at Jack Stuart School that have required them to implement their positive case response protocol.

“All of these cases appear to have been a result of community exposure – they do not appear to have been contracted at school,” Hutchinson

explained. “On Saturday, April 10, BRSD received approval from Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Alberta Education to switch Hay Lakes School to remote learning for two weeks, from April 12 to April 23.

“This is due to the high absentee rate at the school, as students from all grade

levels are absent due to a community-based exposure. On Friday, April 9, there were about 75 students absent from Hay Lakes School!”

Hutchinson confirmed that since schools resumed in-person learning on Jan. 11, they have not had any COVID-19 positive cases reported in

Beaver County schools.

“Case numbers are rising in the community and that means case numbers go up in schools as well.

All schools continue to ensure children stay in small cohorts, practice hand sanitizing, and wear masks, as we continue to have increased cleaning of high touch surfaces.”

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Teachers Continued from Front “The government has made keeping schools open a priority, so they need to make keeping the safety of people working and learning in those buildings a priority,”said Schilling.

He called for a blend of at-home and in-school learning with reduced class sizes.

Schilling also called it

“mind boggling” that teachers and other school workers are still being excluded from the vaccination program.

“This is the single biggest thing that would make teachers feel safer.

Contrary to the premier’s statements, this is offside with national recommendations on immunization and with what is happening in most other provinces,” he said.

Kenney has refused to include teachers and other front line school workers

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in the vaccination program, contending that schools are safe even as the variant cases are growing.

“Today’s rapid testing announcement comes four months late, even while COVID-19 and variant cases have spread through hundreds of schools across Alberta,” added NDP Leader Rachel Notley.

As of April 11, there have been no cases of COVID-19 reported for the Viking School in Beaver County or the Irma School in the M.D. of Wainwright.

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NEW 1,214 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 3 bath bungalow w/ partially finished basement, dble garage & large deck. Call Bud $119,000 MLS #A1078974

1,846 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath modular home featuring open floor plan. $99,900 Call Bud MLS #A1075777

960 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ main flr laundry & dble garage.

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VIKING

NEW 972 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow includes a carport, patio area & fenced dog run.

Call Andy $134,900 MLS #A1091694

1,064 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow located on a large lot w/ single attached garage.

Call Otto $164,900 MLS #A1062094