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Threatening incident leaves Camrose MLA shaken Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
A threatening incident at the Alberta Legislature left Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely shaken this week and brought into question a ‘pattern of behaviour’ exhibited by NDP Edmonton Gold Bar MLA Marlin Schmidt. Lovely was interviewed by the Tofield Mercury after the incident and said she was outside the chambers in the back lounge on Apr. 8 when she was approached by Schmidt, who was upset she spoke up to support another member’s bill around the federal government’s attempt to take over urban parks. “He said people of Camrose have no business weighing in on this topic that affects Edmontonians. I just turned around because I was surprised he was so angry and (he was) shouting at the top of his lungs,” she said. “I just said, the park system belongs to everyone. I saw him coming at me, so I ran around the corner and went behind the security guard for protection (who) observed Marlin Schmidt, continuing to yell at me at the top of his lungs, and block the pathway. I couldn’t get out from behind the security guard (who) said, ‘Go for a walk’. And then Marlin Schmidt said he was going to leave and then he laughed.” Lovely said she has never experienced a threatening incident like this before. “It went above and beyond anything that’s acceptable,” she said. “That has never happened to me before where I’ve been threatened like that and that
someone’s been so angry about a piece of legislation that they’re going to take it outside of the chamber.” Lovely said she was disappointed that very few media outlets have taken interest in the incident which prompted a rare point of privilege raised in the house the next day by the Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow. “We do not have points of privilege, covered in the chamber, ever, that very rarely happens. And so for any of the other media outlets to not even write about this or raise an eyebrow about this is very troubling for me,” she said. “I do feel very strongly that he (Marlin Schmidt) needs to take some anger management courses, and ultimately that he needs to step aside as a member (because) he’s no longer effectively taking care of his responsibilities as an elected official. I called for his resignation when I spoke to Rebel News.” Schow said Schmidt has shown a ‘pattern of behaviour’ that is unacceptable and provided several examples including 20 points of order with two in one day in Oct. 2018, four in one day in Nov. 2019, and two times in one day in Mar. 2021. “Clearly, Mr. Speaker, the idea of proper behaviour and decorum becoming of a member of the Legislative Assembly is a concept that completely escapes the member for Edmonton Gold Bar,” said Schow. Gold Bar MLA Schmidt spoke to the incident and said Lovely instigated the encounter by continuing the debate outside the chambers. Lovely disputes this version of the events. “She instigated the incident by con-
tinuing the debate that was here on the floor. I responded by escalating the argument. Where the government House leader suggested (that) I followed her in an attempt to intimidate her, I strongly take issue with that characterization,” he said adding that his colleagues have also felt threatened by members of the legislature in the past. “I know that many of my colleagues here have expressed on numerous occasions that they have felt threatened and intimidated by members of this very legislature, and I take that seriously. I’m also apologizing directly to the member of Camrose for my own actions yesterday. I acknowledge that she has felt threatened and intimidated and I sincerely regret having made her feel that way.” House Speaker Nathan Cooper said this was the most concerning point of privilege that has been raised during his speakership. Cooper has been house speaker since 2019 and was re-elected to a second term in 2023. “This unfortunately is not the first offense of the member for Edmonton Gold Bar,” he said in his address after Gold Bar MLA Schmidt’s response. “I will accept his apology as it is presented. And I will communicate directly to the honourable government House leader and the leader of the opposition on issues impacting members in particular with how members interact outside this chamber. I consider this matter dealt with and concluded.” Lovely said she was disappointed with the speaker’s ruling. “If he worked in any other workplace, he would have been either fired or suspended without pay. This is not accept-
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Camrose Constituency Office able. I feel that not only as a woman, but as a conservative woman, I need to speak up about this. I’m very disappointed with the ruling that the speaker has made,” she said, adding the incident upset her where she felt ill and was advised not to go to the chamber the next day. “They advised me not to, because of the hostility that Marlin Schmidt had exhibited and were concerned for my safety. I’m just not sure how I’m going to react to future dealings with him, but right now, I’m very angry.” Lovely said she was grateful for the support of Premier Danielle Smith who, according to reports, called out the incident as ‘inappropriate’.
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CARC recognizes area doctors with presentation of Eid baskets Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
The Tofield, Ryley and Beaver County West Community Attraction & Retention Committee (CARC) recently acknowledged the dedication and commitment of the community’s doctors by presenting them with goodie baskets for the Muslim holiday Eid alFitr. “All three of our physicians are Muslim, and as part of their faith they partake in the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a fasting month, where they fast from sunup to sundown,” said CARC member Brenda Chehade. “Eid is the celebration of the end of Ramadan, and they break their fast. To celebrate, they will visit one another and sweets are the typical thing that they give to each other. We give them a basket of sweets as a way of recognizing and celebrating them, and showing that we appreciate them and who they are. We haven't done it every year, but we have done it before, and we've done it for these three doctors,” Chehade said. Chehade presented a basket to each of
the Tofield and area doctors, Dr. Abuzehar, Dr. Sabha, and Dr. Jallad on Monday, April 8 at the Tofield Medical Clinic, two days prior to Eid al-Fitr, in an effort to present the sweets before the start of the holiday on Wednesday, April 10. Chehade compared the gesture similar to how people will celebrate the Christmas season by visiting and bringing food, and because Muslims do not celebrate Christmas, this is a way to celebrate with them for their holiday. “It’s just like we would give little gifts or Christmas cards, etcetera, at Christmastime. This is just a way of celebrating with them, because they don't celebrate Christmas,” she said. Ramadan is celebrated annually, although it moves ahead 10 days each year. “It goes by the old calendar, so it moves 10 days every year. Right now, it's moving towards summer. Depending what the hours of daylight are, or where you are, they may have to get up in the middle of the night to eat. All three of our doctors practice Ramadan,” said Chehade.
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Fun in the sun during weekend of warm weather
Basketball courts were buzzing with activity over the weekend with temperatures soaring to plus 13. Historical average high temperatures for Apr. 13 in the Tofield area are 9.3 C according to reports.
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Council Corner Peace officer to enforce bylaws - also large fines for extreme traffic violations The Town of Tofield contracts Peace Officer services through the Town of Vegreville. The current contract sees service provision at 16 hours per week. Through the Solicitor General, the Officer can enforce traffic act measures, and finable offences such as speeding tickets, seatbelt tickets, distracted driving (cell phone use) and other traffic violations such as lack of insurance and registration. The Officer also provides service to the community to deal with pieces such as loose and stray animals, noise complaints and property issues such as grass maintenance, snow maintenance and general unkempt properties. All of the pieces previously mentioned are monitored and enforced through the Peace Officer in order to ensure Tofield is a safe, attractive and well-kept community for each of our residents. The educational approach is often the first step taken, as opposed to direct ticket enforcement. The feel is that providing feedback and awareness can often
help to mitigate the situation. However, and unfortunately, there are instances where this approach does not work, or can not work, such as extreme traffic violations, or where individuals have been spoken to on multiple occasions without change. One area that has come of great concern is the passing of school buses when the “Stop Arm” is out and light. Not only is this illegal, but it is also extremely dangerous. The fine for this offence is currently $567.00. The “Stop Arm” is activated to indicate that children are de-boarding, and potentially crossing the road in front of the bus. By a vehicle not stopping you are putting the children at extreme risk for injury or death. Because of this recurrence, there has been messaging provided through our social media page, on behalf of the Peace Officer and the RCMP. Bluntly, there is no excuse for this behavior. Also of concern is the continual recurrence of what is termed as a “J” turn. This means the crossing of centre in the wrong direction, either in a forward or reverse motion. This
also is a finable offence, and of a larger concern runs a high risk for either vehicle on vehicle collision, or the opportunity to strike a pedestrian. This offence is seen regularly not only in front of the Town Administration Office, but also regularly in the downtown core. The perception seems to be that this is normal, appropriate and acceptable, which is incorrect. The fine for this offence is currently $243.00. Our contract for Peace Officer Services has been extremely successful, and a relationship we look to further enhance as time continues. The Officer not only concentrates on enforcement matters but has also been extremely present in both of our schools, taking part in reading programs and taking time to communicate with our residents and provide positive feedback. We wish to thank our officer of current, and recognize those of years past, who have paved the way for success in Tofield. Respectfully submitted, Mayor and Council
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Deborah and Richard Popovich rock the Golden Club Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
The Tofield Golden Club was packed on Apr. 11 as members and guests enjoyed the musical comedy performance of Deborah and Richard Popovich. The married duo are well known in
the area, having regularly performed on the Alberta Prairie Tourist Train in Stettler since 1990, and recording five albums in addition to logging in more than 8,000 performances over the past 30 years. Richard Popovich, famous for sliding in
comedic bits between songs, roused laughter and applause from the crowd while Deborah’s beautiful harmony and guitar playing kept toes tapping and people singing along. “How we first met, and this is what Deborah tells everybody anyway, was
at a concert,” said Richard. “She was in a concert recital, showcasing what she was doing classically, and she looked out at the audience and there was this tall, good looking guy with beautiful eyes. And I was sitting right beside that guy..” The
crowd exploded with laughter. The Popoviches, drew nearly 100 people to the
Tofield Golden Club, playing ‘50s and ‘60s hits in their song list in addition to classic country.
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On Friday, April 12, Tofield School’s senior high drama class held their annual night of One Acts in the gymnasium (hosted by Ms. M. Korpan, the senior drama and english teacher). Although last year there were four plays, this year, due to the lack of students in the class, only three were put together. “Boiling People In My Coffee,” directed by Barrett Wuthrich (grade 12) was a play about an aver-
age morning in the Gentry house, when all of a sudden, Dorian (played by Ava-Rae Barnes, grade 11) makes a shocking discovery of a microscopic civilization in her coffee. Other characters in this play included Donald (played by Kyle Reeves, grade 12), Teddy (played by Rebecca Montgomery, grade 12) and Sheriff Tooley (played by Kita Janzen, grade 12). The second play of the night, directed by Logan Denny (grade 12), was titled “In The Tank.” This play was about two lobsters who find them-
selves in a seafood tank at a fancy restaurant. The lobsters, Stu and Harry (played by Jayda Chubaty and Becca Kropp, both grade 12), become unlikely friends. The final play “Blood On Canvas,” (directed by Gabrielle Woodruff and Rebecca Montgomery, both grade 12) was about Maddie (played by Rebecca), who was beginning to establish herself as an artist. However, Maddie’s gallery is situated in a remote area where a killer is apparently on the loose. When art collector Stella
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JOHN’S RANT Province right to reject Trudeau municipal bucks What would you say if someone came along and offered you money to renovate your house? You would probably be tempted to take it, but might ask, “Tell me more.” And that’s when your home renovation benefactor would say, “well you must add a motherin-law suite and a hot tub because I may want to drop by for a soak once in a while.” So now you have a dilemma. Do you take the money and proceed with the upgrades? They look pretty attractive. They could increase the value of your home. But are they legal under existing zoning bylaws in your municipality? Well that is essentially what Justin Trudeau just said to Alberta municipalities. “I’ll give you lots of money to build new houses to meet increasing demands, but you must also adhere to my zoning rules and any green bylaws I may want to impose.” Well two Alberta municipalities, Calgary and Edmonton, have jumped at this. They don’t seem to mind the Federal government imposing its will in areas of munici-
pal jurisdiction. Premier Danielle Smith has raised objections. And for good reason. Trudeau’s end run is another example of the Feds trying to impose its will outside its jurisdiction. It’s not the first time this has happened in Alberta and until Trudeau is turfed it probably won’t be the last. Danielle opponents say she’s overreacting and out to lunch, by promoting a bill which would mandate all Federal monies flowing to municipalities first meet with provincial approval. And in some areas they may have a case, but let’s look at the bigger picture. Firstly, why does our government encourage mass immigration to Canada and then allow the immigrants to settle in the large urban centres? Why not stipulate a location policy which would encourage a more even population density across the country and encourage economic development away from urban centres that are having troubles battling job creation, unemployment issues, social issues, crime and the list
goes on. Both Calgary and Edmonton are dumping massive tax hikes on their residents. Allowing Trudeau and his minions to dole out great sums of housing money as long as you relax zoning to allow population density increase willy-nilly across the municipality, isn’t going to improve things. Take it a step further. Climate zealot and our environment minister Steven Guilbeault doesn’t want to build any more roads. Does that mean when he deals out transportation grants to municipalities it can only be if it's used to build light rails and bus routes to increase the use of public transportation and curtail the use of individual vehicles? We know that is what he wants. And if you have a heavy population density, public transit is a viable tool, but in less densified neighbourhoods it's just a cash sinkhole. And will that sell in rural centres like Lacombe, or Olds, or Morinville. Of course not. Smith is saying give the Federal money to the Province and we’ll dole it out not only to the
large urban centres, but also to the smaller communities in Alberta which also have housing and infrastructure needs. She explains this is how Quebec receives Federal grant dollars and she wants the same level playing field for Alberta. I say good for her. Does Trudeau or any of his minions, with the possible exceptions of George Chahal in Calgary and Randy Boissonnault in Edmonton, care what happens in Alberta. They get no votes from here. And the only two cities that seem to be chomping at the bit to accept Trudeau housing
money with conditions attached are run by left leaning councils. Edmonton, with cost overruns on bridge projects, money losing electric buses and LRT projects, can’t manage its money. Calgary is in a very similar situation where they elected a mayor who’s public support has plummeted to record lows since gaining the helm. Smith has already suggested to Edmonton that the Province could help it with its management issues, but the city, despite losing several senior managers during the past 15 months, seems determined to muddle
ahead. Smith, despite all the catcalls and whining about her incompetence or lack of control of her government, has the Province's best interest at heart. Alberta doesn’t need senseless interference from the Federal government. It doesn’t care about Alberta’s primary industry. It continues to impose ridiculous carbon taxes despite Alberta leading the way in carbon capture projects and the development of hydrogen projects. Premier Smith has our backs. JOHN MATHER
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Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist
April is National Poetry Month. It happens every year but always seems to sneak up on me. Surprise! Time to test your rhyming skills
again – I’ve always preferred poems that rhyme. Not that it really matters; I’m not a poet. I’ve written a few over the years but none of them would ever win a prize and the only way they’d be published is for free. Or in some cases, I’d have to pay them. I’ve never gone that route. A long while ago I got all excited about one of my poems being accepted for an anthology, right up until they said, send us your poem and $50 and we’ll
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send you a beautifully bound copy of our book with your poem on page 125. I suggested that they should send me $50 and a copy of the book with my poem in it. They didn’t. I wrote one poem last year. It was short, like most of mine are, three whole lines, and in the middle of fire season, when forests and some homes were quickly becoming kindling and we were all breathing smoke coming at us from all directions:
“Lightning flashes. Thunder crashes. Mother Nature strikes the matches.” I know someone who has written a poem a day for years, starting as a challenge from another writer. She says it got easier the longer she wrote them and it helped her with self-discipline. I think I’m doing well with a poem a year. A poem a day? That’s commitment. Or maybe insanity. Here’s my offering for
National Poetry Month 2024: “There’s snow on the lawn Where there should be grass It’s time to kick Ma Nature’s a**.” (Ever notice how asterisks look like little snowflakes?) I remember reading somewhere that if you’ve ever written one poem then you are a poet. If that’s true then it must also true that if
you’ve ever opened a box of cake mix and followed the directions for producing a devil’s food cake then you are a baker; applied Iodine and a Band-Aid to a child’s scraped knee then you are a pediatrician; changed a tire on a car then you are a mechanic; stomped on a Dandelion in your lawn then you are a landscaper; applied lipstick and eyeliner to a Barbie doll then you are Mary Kay. But don’t call me a poet. Because I’m not.
RCMP Report Tofield RCMP warn residents as multiple fraud incidents reported From April 1 to 14, Tofield RCMP received 57 calls for service. Nine traffic infractions dealt with. Several warnings were handed out and some violation tickets. Six traffic collisions were reported. April 1 – Report of stolen vehicle from rural address on Rge Rd 164 in Beaver County. April 2 – Attempted theft of truck, unsuccessful. Video surveillance obtained. Still under investigation. April 3 – Report of a male rummaging through a vehicle on a rural property seen on video surveillance. Occurred on Twp Rd 504 in Beaver County. April 5 – Report of fraud – gift cards. Suspect allegedly with Servus Credit Union contacted the victim and requested them to purchase $2,000 in gift cards from Canadian Tire. The victim them provided suspects with Pin number on gift card. The victim is now aware it is a scam. This can be a reminder to all that legitimate businesses will not deal in gift cards. April 7 – Break and enter on rural property on Rge Rd 181 into out
buildings. Investigation is on going. April 8 – Complaint of fraud, email scam. Unknown person claiming to be victim’s mother persuaded victim to make an investment that she claimed was a guarantee. Victim sent a total of $9,700. Victim since has learned person she was communicating with is not her mother. Bank will not refund the monies. Complaint is still under investigation. April 11 – Complaint of fraud on line over several
months. Victim was led to believe that an investment into a specific platform could bring large returns in monies. Investment included crypto currency. Victims unable to trade/sell platform and unable to get monies back at this point. Further investigation is underway. April 13 – Break and enter into rural property located in Beaver County on Rge Rd 172. Alarm was set off and suspects were gone upon arrival. April 14 – Structure fire in Beaver County on Rge
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Grade 10 students cook up hot breakfast at Tofield School Kate Priestley
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The Tofield School leadership 10 class gave out sausages and pancakes on Wednesday, April 10 to all their fellow students. Back in the beginning of February, when the second semester started, Mr. Hamm, the leadership 10 class teacher, asked his students what they thought would be positive as well as memorable to uplift their peers. Hamm stated, “about seven students suggested serving a hot breakfast.” The students procured the necessary materials such as pancake mix, syrup, and other items with funds provided by the school.
Tofield Packers also kindly donated all of the sausages. “We are extremely thankful to the Tofield Packers and the Tofield School Breakfast Program, who made this all possible,” Hamm said. Although a smaller group of students was more involved with planning and organizing everything, almost the entire class helped with cooking and delivering. Some logistical problems occurred such as delivering everything at a reasonable time, and calculating the correct amount of plates of food but the students pulled through, even sacrificing their breaks and lunchtime to make sure everyone received the delectable breakfast.
Students at Tofield School cook up breakfast for the school’s hot breakfast on April 10. KATE PRIESTLEY PHOTO
Students at CW Sears get a chance to view solar eclipse Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Students in grades 3 and 4 at CW Sears School in Tofield had the opportunity to see the partial solar eclipse last week, on Monday, April 8. Principal Adam Madsen said he personally tested the viewing glasses the school ordered before the children used them. “The eclipse viewing at CW Sears
went great,” Madsen said. “The grade 3 and grade 4 students really enjoyed the opportunity. CW Sears ordered and provided the eclipse viewing glasses that met the international standard ISO 12312-2. I did also test the viewers in the morning prior to the eclipse and verified the information provided on the glasses, to ensure they met the required standard for viewing.”
The students were kept inside during the eclipse, except during their short glimpse at the solar eclipse. “To facilitate the eclipse viewing, we followed the safety guidelines provided by Battle River School Division. We did have students remain indoors during their usual recess times, and cancelled any outdoor physical education activities from 11:40 a.m. to 1:40 p.m., other than the brief eclipse viewing activity,”
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said Madsen. Madsen also said teachers were provided with information, links, and videos that could be shared with their classes, to further educate, going hand in hand with the real-life experience. The next solar eclipse is expected in 2044 and should offer the experience of seeing a total eclipse, as this time, in this location, only a quarter of the sun was covered by the moon.
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Holden Ag Society hosts open house; determined to keep ice in Kari Janzen The Holden Agricultural Society hosted an open house at the Holden Complex on Wednesday, April 10, to facilitate discussion on the future of the arena. Members of the community were invited to pitch ideas on the usage of the building and offer fundraising ideas. “I think it went really well. We had a lot of people bring up really good ideas. I was impressed with the turnout,” said Holden Ag Society president Lucy Upham. About 55 people were in attendance, and Upham had said they were either expecting very few people, or many community members to attend. To open the meeting, Upham described what an Ag society is, and their role in the community. “Obviously, we have agriculture in our name, but we are here to spread awareness for education, wellness, and all things community; we're not just for agriculture, although we do a lot with agriculture. We have 4-H shows, cattle shows, we have farm safety coming up this year, we try our best to host the Farmer’s Day event in support of farmers. We wanted to have this open house to see ways of fundraising for the arena,” Upham said. Upham also prefaced by saying they have found ways of keeping ice in, as that is their main goal, and in an interview following the open house, Upham said the board will always welcome new ideas. “We’re never not open to new ideas. If anyone has an idea, they can definitely
come to us at any of our events, or send one of us a message or email us with an idea that they have,” she said. The loss of ice use in Holden can, in part, be attributed to the formation of the Alberta Hockey Super League. Last season was the first time Holden had no minor hockey teams. “The new hockey league that started has really been killing minor hockey. For the minor hockey teams that are left, because they are such small teams, they either go to Tofield or Viking instead,” Upham said. Many ideas were discussed at the open house, including a draft proposal for an Ag Arena. In the handout provided to those present at the meeting, the proposed arena is described as “a multi-use Ag Events Centre” which could be used for basic riding, barrel racing jackpots, gymkhana and family fun days, private or public lessons and clinics, bull and cattle sales, 4-H events, among other uses. This conversion of the rink space would be permanent, and would generate income by memberships and rentals. “We are proposing that (the Holden ice rink) be converted into an agriculture/equine facility and have dirt put in and left in. The possibilities for use are endless with dirt. We are hoping it would be available for use for everyone in the agriculture community for people to buy a membership to take their horses and ride indoors throughout winter, as well as possibilities for rental of the building
for clinics,” says a description of the proposal found online. The handout also named some community members who have already shown their support and approval of the proposal by offering to donate dirt and sand for the ground of the facility. Other ideas that were brought up included utilizing the arena and other rooms of the Complex throughout the summer, including rollerblading, hosting bingo, and approaching local businesses and groups to consider sponsoring the current hours of free public skating on Sundays. Exploring additional modes of advertising was also suggested, as some attendees say local people
and residents from neighbouring towns don’t necessarily hear about steak night, or know that rooms of the arena are available for rent. Both Beaver County and the Village of Holden agreed to cover the bills for the Holden Ag Society for the final three months of the ice season, with Holden offering a maximum of $4,000 per month, and Beaver County offering the same, at a total maximum of $12,000 of financial assistance. Thus far, Upham says Beaver County and the Village of Holden have each contributed $3,200, as their bills have been cut nearly in half due to getting a better rate with Alberta Municipalities. “We have an Ag Society
meeting on Thursday, April 18, which is also going to be a budget meeting. We will make our decision on whether we are going to be having ice, or whether we need to look into other options. We're going to be discussing some of the ideas that came forward from the open house, and we will be announcing at a later date the plans for moving forward keeping the community together, in our building,” Upham said. “Our main goal has always been to keep the ice in. We're very proud to be such an old arena with ice. (As for the Ag Arena proposal) we are not opposed to opening up the idea and talking with them about it again, whether it be this
year or years to come, but we're just going to try hard to keep the ice in for now. We will not give up without a fight,” she said. The next events to be held at the Holden Complex include the 4-H Beaver District Show and Sale, as well as the Tofield and Holden clubs achievement days. “Everybody is more than welcome to keep supporting the local 4-H clubs, as well as the District club for their achievement day and district shows coming up. Come out and watch how 4-H thrives in Holden and support Beaver County kids in the show and sale on April 29. We are very proud to be the main hub for the county and we love to support 4-H,” Upham said.
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Volunteers to be appreciated with events throughout Beaver County Kari Janzen Volunteer appreciation suppers and luncheons are being held throughout Beaver County over the next two weeks, as organizations offer a free meal as a gesture of thanks. The Tofield appreciation barbeque was held yesterday, Tuesday, April 16, a community luncheon is being held in Viking on Tuesday, April 23 and in Holden on Saturday, April 27, with a fourth and final Beaver County appreciation pancake supper being held Tuesday, April 30. The Town of Tofield,
Beaver County Victim Services (BCVS), Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Beaver County, Community Adult Learning Program (CALP) and the Tofield and Area Health Foundation have joined together to host the free events. “We are all groups that people volunteer with and we will be together preparing the meal and setting up for the events,” said BCVS Program Coordinator Jaylynn Umphrey. All volunteers are welcome, regardless of whether volunteer hours
have been spent with a specific group hosting the meal. “Anyone is welcome, those who volunteer in the community, whether it's with us, or with any other group or event that the Town or the County puts on. “This can include volunteers from the rodeos, promenade, and so anybody that is a volunteer is allowed to attend,” she said, adding that for those who volunteer outside Beaver County can still come. “Anyone who volunteers in any realm or aspect or area is able to attend,” Umphrey said.
Fire Restrictions in effect Patricia Harccourt
Early spring dry conditions has resulted in the implementation of a fire restriction for Beaver County region by Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC), effective April 10. This fire restriction prohibits all open air burning. All fire permits are now suspended and no new fire permits will be
issued until the fire restriction is lifted. “Please extinguish all previously permitted fires and check recently burned brush piles to ensure they are extinguished completely,” stated BESC. However, campfires are still permitted provided they are in a BESC approved container with a mesh screen and are continually under watch
with an adequate water supply available in case the fire needs to be put out. “Only firewood or charcoal in an approved fire pit with a mesh screen are to be burned,” said BESC. And don’t proceed unless the wind is less than 10 km/hr when burning. Applications for an approved fire pit are available on the BESC website.
Friday, RON ROBINSON MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT June 14th Tofield Golf Course
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The Beaver Heritage & Ag Society
18th Annual Spring Splash Dinner & Silent Auction Saturday, April 27th, 2024 Doors open 5:30 pm • Dinner at 6:30 pm @ the Ryley Community Hall
Tickets $40
Advance ticket booking is recommended
Tickets available at: Ryley Swimming Pool, Nutrien Ag Solutions - Ryley, and KC Insurance - Tofield All proceeds support the Ryley Swimming Pool and Wellness Centre
Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC) requires a contract part time bookkeeper to work at our Viking office. The position is currently for 16 hours per week. Hours may increase in the future. The hourly rate will be commensurate with related experience. BESC is a regional services commission that manages the administration of 6 volunteer fire departments within the Beaver County region. We are also responsible for Emergency Management within the region. Bookkeeping responsibilities include: • Recording journal entries, completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accounts payable, receivable and capital asset details. • Preparing month end financial reporting for the board of directors • Following up with delinquent accounts • Preparing invoices • Preparing cheques and posting EFT payments • Preparing and filing GST and WCB returns and remittances Position requirements •Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and processes •A minimum of 3 years bookkeeping experience •Proficiency with SAGE 50 and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •High attention to detail and strong organization skills A certificate or diploma in business administration or accounting is considered an asset. To apply, send an email to info@besc.ca. detailing how you meet the position requirements by no later than April 22, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. For further information contact Sheila Lusk at 780-336-3041.
The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - Page 9
Tofield Community Hall to undergo roof repair Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
The Tofield Community Hall will be undergoing a partial roof replacement in the near future, as the roof was discovered leaking in late February. Town of Tofield Recreation and Facilities Coordinator Vanita Eglauer says Goodmen Roofing of Red Deer will be doing the repair, as they are familiar with the facility, having replaced a different section of the roof when it was leaking in 2016. “We noticed some water coming into the meeting room area, and we called in the company who had redone the hall roof before. It’s a tar and gravel roof, so it's a flat roof. We had replaced some of that roof near the front in 2015, but we didn't do the entire roof because we had no issues with the back end, which is the meeting room. They came up, had a look, did a temporary fix, but it's just a matter of
time, so they're going to redo that roof as well,” Eglauer said. The meeting room section of the hall was added to the original building in 1988. To repair the roof, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) membrane will be installed. “They will seal it on all the edges and it should stop any water intrusion from coming into the facility,” Eglauer said. Eglauer said the hall is expected to remain open and available for use despite the work being done, and that no interior work should be needed. “We haven't had to shut down any events or anything within the facility, and even when the repairs are made, because it's on the roof, I don't anticipate any interference or any reason there would be interruption with the bookings. On the inside, there’s some staining on the walls, and we’ve washed them up, but there is no significant water damage to the hall that we know of right
Season ending pep rally held for basketball teams
now,” she said. As for when the repairs are expected to begin and be completed, Eglauer says an exact date has not yet been set. “My last communication with the contractors, I think they were hoping to get it done before summer. Kind of in that MayJune window, but I don't have a firm date,” she said. At the last regular Town Council meeting on Monday, April 8, Council reviewed and approved the quote for the roof repairs, which was set at $49,200 excluding G.S.T. Chief Administrative Officer Cindy Neufeld had suggested that Council move ahead quickly with the roof repairs. “The Tofield Community Hall roof is leaking. They did a band aid solution. We asked for a quote to replace the roof, which I believe we need to do. I don't think it's something that the Town can sit on and not do right away. It is our only community hall. My suggestion is to approve this and allow us to go forward, get it in the budget for 2024, and proceed with the work immediately,” Neufeld said.
Councillor Brenda Chehade agreed, saying the sooner, the better, as delaying may only cause
more damage. “If the leaking keeps up, we're going to start hampering our tenants
using it on a regular basis, and then we're in a bigger situation,” Mayor Deb Dueck said.
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Church Directory Bardo Lutheran Church Salem Mennonite Church
Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM 49232 Rge Rd 184 Tofield, AB Pastor Calvin Andringa Sunday Worship Services:
In Person – 10:00 AM Streaming – 10:00 AM Livestream available at: tofieldalliancechurch.com
We find joy and hope when we are joined to and rooted in Christ!
Pr. Peter Beckman www.bardolutheranchurch.ca 780-662-2762 • 5907 - 49 Street 5609 48th St. - 780-662-3411 TOFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH 4619 - 57 Ave
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Sunday Worship Service 10:30am www.tofieldchurch.com Lead Pastor:
Tofield School had a season ending pep rally for the basketball program. Here a couple of the jr. high girls goof around for the camera. KATE PRIESTLEY PHOTO
Jon Stewart Children/Youth Pastor:
Nathan Nichols
Tofield United Church 4832 - 53 Ave, Tofield
Sunday Worship Service @ 10 am in person or via zoom/phone
for more information call 780.662.3471 or email tofieldunited@gmail.com
Pastor Mark Loewen 780-662-2365 Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am
St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Jim Corrigan Sunday Mass @ 11 A.M. 5523 - 50 st. Tofield, Ab.
Coffee and snacks after Mass, everyone welcome! Contact Wendy @ 780-232-5300
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REMEMBER WHEN Yeah!!! The pool in Ryley opened last week. On Sunday the Beaver Heritage and Agricultural Association sponsored a free swim. There were no firm numbers on those who enjoyed the water, but staff estimated no fewer than 70 at a time, with people coming and going all the time. Kristen Rokos really appreciated the fun on the slide. This photo appeared in the Tofield Mercury on April 16, 1991.
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Portage Mutual Insurance has donated $5,000 towards Phase 2 of the Tofield Arena renovations, which includes the construction of a dedicated Zamboni room, enhancements to east dressing rooms, storage, and a dedicated area for referees. Pictured L-R: Tofield Agricultural Society Vice President Greg Litwin, President Dave Berrecloth, Ag Society member Yvonne Brown, KC Insurance Brenda Williams, Portage Mutual Insurance Branch Manager Jaime Hunt, and Marketing Representative Kevin Striuk.
Grade 5 Students complete Fur Trade project with stunning results Kate Priestley Student Reporter
In Social Studies 5W (Mrs. Woode’s class), students learnt about the fur trade in Canada and its importance to our history. It was an individual assignment that each student was given three weeks to complete. Before starting, all students learned some basic information prior to starting their own investigation; covering the Hudson’s Bay Company, one of Canada’s oldest and largest corporations. While in class they chose certain trading posts within Canada to research. Some examples included Fort Edmonton (Alberta), Fort Alexandria (British Columbia) and many more. This research included, where the post was located, who founded it and in what year, what buildings there were, jobs within the fort, types of furs that were traded
for what items, what role women, and Indigenous people played, along with any other information the students thought was crucial. Research slides and maps were finished in class while the model they were required to build was made at home. Models could be created online, using games such as Minecraft, while others built them with materials they found. “This project taught the students not only about the fur trade and its importance in Canadian history, but also research skills, including finding reliable sources, how to cite sources, and use specific wording in your search to find what you need,” Mrs. Woode explained. Although it was a bit of a challenge for some, learning the process of researching and finding reliable sources, the students were successful, “I’m happy to report they all did exceptionally well in the end!”
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Thousands of geese flock to area in time for Snow Goose Festival Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
A photo, taken by Tofield resident Cathy Brown and shared to social media on Apr. 12, amassed over 3,000 reactions in a little more than 24 hours. Brown’s picture showed a cloud of snow geese, famous for gathering in enormous numbers, coming in for a landing at a pond west of Holden on highway 14. “We couldn’t even guess a number of birds present,” Brown said in her post. “These went on for over a mile.” The awe-inspiring gathering of snow geese in the area is a show stopper for passersby and a welcome sight for organizers of this year’s Snow Goose Festival, taking place in Tofield April 27 and 28. Chair of the Beaverhill Bird Observatory, and member of the festival organizing committee, Geoff Holroyd, said snow geese observed right now are the first part of two waves of migration taking place in the area. “The first wave which are passing now, are adults that are in a rush to get north to lay eggs, raise young and molt their flight feathers before they have to fly south,” he said by email.
“The second wave of geese (come) a week or two later. These are the one-year-old geese which do not breed in their first year. They have lots of time to go north (and) molt their flight feathers before snow flies.” Holroyd said the migration will stretch into early June, ensuring there will be plenty of geese to see during the festival. “Because they are constantly moving it is hard to predict where to see them each day. That is why we have birdwatchers finding them during the festival to direct buses to the best locations,” he said. “People should buy bus and hiking tickets asap since they sold out last year.” Last year’s Snow Goose festival was the first one held in more than 20 years with 1,200 people participating in the bus tours. The first Snow Goose festival was held in 1993, which celebrated the bird’s spring migration and helped connect people with nature. Years later, reoccurring drought diminished water levels in the area thus prompting a decrease in snow geese, which contributed to the end of the festival. Its final year was in 2002. Meanwhile, visitors to this year’s festival can
take in the trade show featuring several vendors and live birds, in addition to a free speakers’ series with four different sessions taking place over the weekend as well as a banquet on Saturday night. A free shuttle is also being offered from Sherwood Drive to the festival.
Tofield resident Cathy Brown captured this image of thousands of Snow Geese landing at a pond west of Holden on Apr. 12.
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Local seniors age-at-home program gaining traction and looking to add more seniors Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
Tofield/Beaver County West Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) started their Senior Connector program in Feb., aimed at helping vulnerable seniors age at home. Approximately seven seniors have so far signed up to receive volunteer assistance or just a friendly visit and FCSS Seniors Connector director Lynnette Warawa said there is plenty of room for more. “We’re excited that it’s getting rolling,” said Warawa. “We’ve got a good group of volunteers and quite a few seniors (and) we’re hoping to get more people on board through Beaver County.” During a meeting at the Tofield Golden club to discuss the program in Feb.,
FCSS Director Tracey Radley Boast said the program was funded by a grant from the federal government for $350,000 and is expected to go through an evaluation process at the end of its two-year run. “I hope they (see value in the program beyond two years). It’s really good that they’re doing this even for two years. We’re very thankful for the funding (and) we’re thankful to be able to be a part of this pilot project,” she said, adding that nine projects are in place across Alberta. “The purpose is to support vulnerable seniors.” Warawa said the program will enable seniors to age at home by helping with household chores, providing occasional meals or simply visiting. She said volunteers recently held their first meal
workshop and made several individual meals that seniors can keep in their freezers. “We had our first meal workshop (Apr. 8) and (our volunteers) made 32 meals (with) three different kinds; Salisbury steak, shepherds pie and lasagna,” she said. “It's a little bit of nutrition in their (senior’s) week. We're not out to supply meals every day, but just a little something to break up the monotony of cereal or toast and jam.” Warawa said volunteers undergo criminal records checks in addition to vulnerable sector checks. They provide hands-on help to the seniors. “It might be just vacuuming, watering their plants, or taking out their garbage. When you think about (it), (it’s) the simple things that we kind of take
Speeding a concern for CPO Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
During the months of January, February and March of this year, as outlined in Community Peace Officer (CPO) Chelaine Regehr’s quarterly report, the highest number of traffic tickets issued were due to speeding. The Town of Tofield contracts Peace Officer services through the Town of Vegreville, and Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Edwards says it has been this way for upwards of eight years. CPO Regehr’s responsibilities include animal control and licensing, unsightly properties, noise complaints, traffic control, curfew regulations, and smoke free town facilities. Under the heading ‘Community Standards,’ which is defined by Tofield’s Bylaw No. 1308, Regehr left six notices to maintain snow, six notices to entry, and 16 door knockers. In her report, Regehr said not as many notices were issued and posted due to the fact that there was not as much snow during this quarter. Under ‘Animal Control’ Regehr dealt with one complaint of dogs barking, three complaints of dogs at large, and two dog welfare checks. “For all dog complaints,
owners were educated and made changes to improve the situation. In one instance a ticket was given after multiple attempts to re-educate, and the behaviour has since been corrected,” Regehr wrote in her report. Under ‘Other’ Regehr listed two assists to the general public, three assists to Town staff, three unsightly properties, four parking complaints, and one bylaw ticket. Under ‘Traffic Tickets,’ 12 tickets were issued due to speeding, four for operating unregistered vehicles, one for an uninsured vehicle, one failure to obey a traffic control device, one seatbelt ticket, one distracted driving with the use of a handheld device, and one ticket for passing a school bus when the red lights were flashing and the stop sign was out. Tofield Town Council discussed the quarterly report at their last regular meeting held Monday, April 8, and Mayor Deb Dueck says she is pleased with CPO Regehr’s presence within the town. “I am quite impressed with her visibility in the town, and I think it makes a difference. It's like a deterrent. People are aware that she's around,” Dueck said. Councillor Norm Martineau brought up discus-
sion on what is termed as a ‘J’ turn, where vehicles are traveling one direction, but drive across the centre line on main street to park on the opposite side, which Regehr had mentioned in her report. Council agreed that the subject of the next Council Corner should be on this topic, to inform the public that such behaviour is illegal and carries a fine of $243. Complaints can be made by calling the Town Office, but if it is an urgent complaint, call 911.
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