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Exchange at Legislature leaves local 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 Caribou Publishing after the incident and said she was outside the chambers in the back lounge on April 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 March 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 mem-

ber 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 continuing 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

Camrose Constituency MLA Jackie Lovely 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 acceptable. 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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Viking hockey player gets massive community support after being picked for Brick Alberta Hockey International Tournament The Brick Alberta Hockey organization has selected Miles Weisgerber from Viking to compete at the Brick Super Novice tournament to be played at the Ice Palace in West Edmonton Mall. Miles was just one of 17 participants chosen out of 120 players invited for the tryouts from around Alberta, which were held March 22-24. Those few selected participated in the program’s spring training development camp and the Brick Invitational Tournament to be held July 1-7. This gives them the chance to face top North American competitions in what will be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Team Brick Alberta is an elite hockey prospect development program run by hockey coaches and professionals since 1990. Since that time, they have worked with top nine and 10-year-olds across North America. NHL players who were part of this development in their earlier years include Steven Stamkos, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Morgan Reilly, Brent Seabrook and PK Subban. And Miles is holding his own, to say the least, as another young

prospect for the future. “Miles was superb at the tryout,” said Jason Nicholetts, team Brick general manager. “He not only showed he has the skill to be a top hockey prospect but also demonstrated great leadership and passion on and off the ice.” The selection committee was composed of professional coaches, scouts and other qualified hockey personnel. Needless to say, the parents of the young player from Viking, Laurel and Brodie Weisgerber, are very proud. “Miles is beyond excited about this opportunity,” said Laurel. “It has been his goal since he started playing hockey to make Team Brick, so achieving this accomplishment means the world to him.” And there is a lot of work for the family to get this goal attained. “Many hours on and off the ice and on the road have been put into preparing him. His older brother Jaxson has been a huge supporter and helped him train,” she said, adding: “Brodie and I couldn't be more proud of him. “The work and dedication it takes to play this

PHOTO SUPPLIED Miles Weisgerber has been chosen to play in the prestigious Brick Alberta Hockey international tournament, a path followed by many NHL players before him.

level of hockey and to make Team Brick is a lot for a nine-year-old.” But she says he has handled the process “with the grace and maturity that you wouldn't expect from someone so young.” And it means giving up a lot of things other kids do because of his passion and drive for hockey. “We have always supported this journey for him and will continue to do so until he decides to go in a different direction. From the first time he put on skates to his first stitches from a stick, we knew he was something special,” Laurel said. “Having an older brother to battle with brought out his aggressive side that makes him hard to play against. His speed, ability to move the puck around and his hard wrist shot are all things that make him unique.” And his development and skills showed at an early age, she says. Miles started skating when he was two years old. He played on the

Viking Minor Hockey U7 team when he turned three. When he was six, he left minor hockey to pursue an opportunity with Riggers Hockey Academy (RHA) in Leduc. He played a development season there and then has played in the Hockey Super League (HSL) for the past two years with RHA and the 2013 Major Saints Pro

Hockey Academy. “Miles has had many amazing coaches starting in VMA who have worked with him and believed in him not only to play as an underage for the past three years but knew he could achieve this goal. We have been traveling to Edmonton 35 days per week for practices/games for the last three years.”

Team Brick Alberta tryouts started in January 2024 with approximately 150 players from the 2014 birth year being invited to participate in the process. Over a couple of days the number was reduced and 50 players were invited back to the Brick Combine the end of March. Laurel said that “the Continued on Page 8

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Medical interns welcomed by community - Viking and area tour offers insights into local attractions Patricia Harcourt Editor

Just last November, a quiet movement started to establish an ongoing physician recruitment and retention goal for the community. It began with community activist Judy Acres, Dr. Kate Overbo, Doug Lefsrud, and Diane Vitek meeting for an initial attempt to start a committee to address health career needs in Viking. “At the time, Dr. Overbo was hosting the first of five University of Alberta students she had agreed to mentor in their six-week internships,” explained Acres. “We agreed that we had a need to better support community health needs in Viking.” The meeting resulted in two tasks being identified: to fill the committee with members; and, to provide some sort of welcome package for the interns coming to the community. “And thus was the beginning of where we are now,” she said, with the official formation of

the Viking and Area Health Care Providers Attraction and Retention Committee, or “A and R” for short. The committee is now composed of Dr. Overbo (chair), Doug Lefsrud, Judy Acres, Laurie Ritchie (recording secretary), Joanne Stewart, Rod Krips, Brian Rozmahel, Diane Vitek (treasurer), Dawn Chrystian, Christine Zarski, Anya Langkow (RhPAP), Melody Henricksen, Austyn Fowler, Katherine Gagnon, Candace Doucette, and Ingrid Nijssen. A representative from Beaver County Council is also being invited to sit on the committee. “We have a powerful committee,” said Acres. Langkow represents RhPAP, or Rural Health Professions Action Plan, as the rural consultant for the East Central Zone of Alberta Health Services. Her role “is to provide information, encouragement, experience and eventually financing,” Acres said. “We qualify for $1,000 from AHS

after one year.” The committee will fall under the umbrella of the Viking Health Authority and Dr. Overbo sits on the VHA board. “We will continue to work under the guidance of the VHA,” said Acres. “And Dr. Overbo will be the liaison between the two,” Acres has prepared a welcome package for each of the interns staying in town. “Currently they were each staying at a local hotel and had limited introduction to our community, beyond the medical connections.” The town provided a welcome package including a letter from the mayor, a town brochure and updated map showing businesses, signs, walking trail and other attractions. The interns received a pass to the Fitness Centre at the Carena, a complimentary paper, a jar of honey, and an invitation to enjoy activities at the Seniors Centre for free. Coupons for several Viking wieners and

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• Club Achievement Show April 20 at 10 am in the Holden Complex. • All are invited to join us for celebration cake at the Beaver District Show and Sale April 29 at 10 am, also at the Holden Complex. Sales catalogues available from club members, or call 780 385-0833. Supper available for purchase at 5:30 pm with Sale to start at 7 pm. A great opportunity to purchase some exceptional beef at a great price!

macrons from Anacaron were also provided. “With the return of good weather, we intend to offer a free round of golf,” she said, with other ideas coming to the fore including an offer for a free library card. “So we have had wonderful support from every town business and facility that we have approached and we expect that to continue.” As well as serving as town councillor, Acres also represents Yellowhead East on the AHS Advisory Board, which also wanted her to welcome the interns on their behalf. “In that capacity, I included in the welcome package a letter inviting them to do a community drive about with me to show them some of our attractions and services.

“The offer was taken up with enthusiasm and gave me an opportunity to brag a bit about our town,” Acres said. “In the course of about an hour, I drove them around the town and surrounding rural area, pointing out many of the hidden gems of rural life, and surprising many of the city raised students with all the offerings we had in a small town. “While we didn’t have time to do all that I’d hoped, they all expressed interest in further visits to a Hutterite colony, the Ribstone Hills, watching a rodeo, and having a wiener roast,” she said. “These are things we will all take into consideration in the future.” Activities are also being planned for

Alberta Rural Health Week May 27-31. A sub committee has been formed for that purpose and met last week. Meanwhile, the recruitment and retention committee is looking for accommodations to house interns in the community as well as other health care workers coming in who require short-term accommodations. “Dr. Overbo will not have more interns until the fall U of A term, but we will be much better prepared for them then,” said Acres. The committee is also looking how to find a way to have more school involvement. “We will certainly look at doing a Career Day in the fall, and welcome any other ideas about how to involve the school.”

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OPINION

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Housing Crisis Deepens LETTER TO THE EDITOR Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and his Minister of Photo Ops are under fire as the country's housing crisis continues to worsen. The Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Melissa Lantsman, has shared alarming stats on the state of the crisis after eight years of Trudeau's leadership. According to Lantsman, "Eight years after Trudeau promised to lower the price of housing, rents, and mortgages in Canada have doubled, and middle-class Canadians are forced to live in tent encampments in nearly every city across Canada." Trudeau recently announced a billion-dollar photo op, which Lantsman argues will not result in a single additional home being built in Canada. Lantsman's statement comes after the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) confirmed that Trudeau's policies are making things worse, resulting in fewer housing starts, less affordable housing, and higher rents. Trudeau's photo ops won't come close to building the 5.8 million homes needed to restore housing affordability for Canadians. Lantsman believes the solution is to "fire the gatekeepers and remove the bureaucracy to build the homes Canadians can afford." The Royal Bank of Canada's Housing Affordability report revealed that it now takes 63.5 per cent of income to buy an average-priced home in Canada, compared to 39.3 per cent in 2015. The report further indicated that the aggregate measure last quarter rose to its worst level (32.8 per cent) in more than 30 years, referring to the median pre-tax household income required to cover housing ownership costs. The Canadian Real Estate Association also reported that the benchmark home price has increased from $254,100 in October 2015 to $345,100 today, an increase of 35 per cent. The website Rentals.ca reported that the average rent for a two-bedroom unit in Canada was $2,350 in February, while rents for all unit types increased by 10.5 per cent year-overyear, reaching $2,193. Since 2015, the average rent on a twobedroom unit in Canada's largest cities has increased by 97 per cent, from $1,172 to $2,308. The housing crisis in Canada remains a significant concern, with no clear solution on the horizon. While some politicians are pointing fingers at the current government, others are calling for the removal of bureaucracy and gatekeepers to build affordable homes. As the crisis continues to escalate, it remains to be seen if the government will take the necessary steps to address it. Matthias J. Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Friendly contacts important for residents in extended care – Laurel Hoke (written in 1978) Visiting in an extended care facility such as the auxiliary hospital or nursing home is sometimes quite a challenge. You may ask: “What will I talk about; where will I find them; will they ask me things I can’t handle or manage; will they be full of complaints; will they want to come home with me.” If you feel insecure about visiting be assured the person you are visiting will be more nervous than you. Take along a thermos of coffee, a deck of cards and a crib board. Take along the latest newspaper and talk about some interesting items in the paper. Bring them some of the outside world and find out about the world they live in. Ask them about the exercises they do, people they meet and entertainment they see. More important sometimes, listen to their complaints and worries. We still need to talk about those irritations, too. Recognize that some of the complaining they do, may be just to have something to say or a way to get your concern and attention. Help solve those complaints if you can, but also try to direct attention to the positive, happy things. If you visit someone who does not appear to comprehend or hear you, remember they are still listening to your voice. The hearing is the last of their senses to completely leave them in old age of illness. They may have lost their communication skill of responding verbally but they can hear your voice and understand the words, “I care.” If you visit in a group include them in on

Parental Response to April 10 letter ‘A Travesty of Justice and Community…’ Dear Editor: It was three years ago that we first learned about the sexual assault of our daughter when she was a child. As her parents, we fully supported her in reporting the attack. Because she was a minor, the man who assaulted her was charged with "sexual interference." Since the time of learning about the assault against her, we have read a lot about the way the mind, body and spirit is affected when a child is hurt in such a way. There is no shame to the child in these circumstances, but the child will most often carry guilt and shame for the offense throughout her life, until she learns differently.

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your conversations and provide background information so they will know and understand what you are talking about. Friends are important visitors in an extended care facility. When someone is a shut-in in their own house, friends tend to drop in for coffee to see how they are and what they need. Remember they still need those visits when they are required because of physical problems to be cared for in an auxilliary hospital and nursing home. There is staff to look after them physically but they need you more than ever. They need you to help maintain their identity as an individual and a person in their own right. They need you to help them glance back into the past but to go on with new goals and expectations. If you are unable to visit in person – telephone! Arrangements can usually be made to provide privacy for a good telephone visit between you and your friend or relative. A warm feeling can also be expressed by a very brief “hello” and “bye for now”. That warm feeling can last for a whole day and even longer. Ask your friend or relative in the extended care facility to phone you, for example, every Monday morning, or some other appropriate time when you will be there to chat. Lastly - “think of them” – even thoughts can traverse miles in ways of which we are not aware. Laurel Hoke, Edmonton AB Written in 1978

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WORD ON THE STREET Transformer pole taken down, wire stolen On April 8, police received a complaint of a theft from a business in Kinsella. The complainant advised that several jugs of antifreeze were stolen off a pallet which was in a shed on the property. Police have no suspects at time. That afternoon, police were advised of a transformer pole that had been cut and dragged. Wire was stolen from the pole. There was not enough evidence left behind to further the investigation and police have no suspects at this time. On April 8, police received a request from Edmonton Police Service to complete a next of kin notification regarding a sudden death. Police attended the residence and spoke with the occupants advising them of the incident. Information and resources were provided. On April 9, police responded to a complaint of a dangerous driver. The suspect vehicle was located and the driver was issued violation tickets for Section 115(2)(e) of the Traffic Safety Act, perform or engage in a stunt or activity likely to distract, startle or interfere with other users of highway and Section 94(2) of the Traffic Safety Act, drive while unauthorized. That same evening, police responded to a complaint of a suspicious male. The complainant advised an unknown male wandered onto his property and rang the doorbell asking that the RCMP be called for a ride to a shelter. Members attended and assisted the male with a ride to Camrose. On April 10, police responded to a well being check request. The residence was attended and several attempts to alert the home owner were conducted. Police entered the house and the resident was not

located inside. It was determined the subject was in Edmonton visiting family. That afternoon, police responded to a complaint of a male walking through a field. The subject was located and advised that he was travelling with a friend when an argument occurred. Both occupants were spoken to and the situation was mediated. They agreed to continue travelling together. That evening, police responded to a motor vehicle collision. The complainant advised he swerved to avoid striking a moose. This caused him to lose control; his flat deck trailer jackknifed and entered the ditch. There were no injuries and the vehicle along with its trailer were towed. In the early morning hours of April 11, police received a complaint of a truck and trailer in the ditch. It was determined it was related to an earlier collision. That evening, police received a complaint of a resident having a fire during a fire ban. The complainant was advised to contact bylaw enforcement regarding what type of restriction is currently issued. That same evening, police responded to a dispute. The complainant advised that she allowed a subject to reside with her for a short period of time but is no longer welcome. The situation was mediated and both parties agreed that the subject had until the end of the month to move. On April 12, police responded to a grass fire. Police and firefighters attended the location and the fire was contained. It was determined the fire was caused by a burning barrel that was not completely extinguished. The current resident was issued a violation ticket under the Forest and Prairie Protection

Regulation with a fine of $600. That same day, police received a complaint of a break and enter. The complainant advised that he has property that is currently unoccupied. He was advised by a neighbour that the property had been broken into. Personal property had been stolen and damage to the buildings was noted. Police have no suspects at this time

and there is no further information to continue this investigation. That evening, police responded to a complaint of an ATV driving around the town of Viking. Patrols were made and the ATV was not located. In the early morning hours of April 13, police received a complaint of a suspicious person wandering around a senior

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IRMA NEWS

IRMA NEWS By Marjorie Lawson

The transfer site is now open for summer hours: Thursday 4 p.m.- 7 p.m.and Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Irma Golf Course is open for limited hours now. Alex Lawson is the manager this season. Our community was saddened to hear of the

passing of Ethel McFarland on Saturday. Ethel first came to Irma in 1949 to help her mother run a coffee shop. We extend our sympathy to her daughters Lynne Henderson and Laurie Anne Erickson and her grandchildren and great-grand-

children. Temperatures will be much cooler this week with a chance of some moisture.

There will be an online workshop hosted at the Irma Library on Thursday, April 25 from 7 p.m.9 p.m. dealing with

internet safety. This is designed to help adults be aware of the risks that children are dealing with online.

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IRMA UNITED CHURCH 2024 SPRING SUPPER & AUCTION To Auctioneer Merv Grunow; clerks Joan Grunow & Correen Larson. To Al Fenton & Bill Lawson for bid-taking. Many thanks to: Michelle Larson for her computer services compiling the auction donation mail out lists. Carol Lawson, Deb Nissen, Ruth Archibald, Michelle Larson for helping to gather donations. Ruth Archibald and the amazing group of hard-working ladies for their hard work in coordinating the evening meal. Cammie Allen, Deb Nissen and Leigha Hill for organizing the Silent Auction. Wendy Holt for the multitude of tasks she performed in preparation and throughout the many aspects of the auction. To Leah Larson, Mike Brink and Eric Nissen for their assistance during the live auction. John Flemming and Al Jamison for working the main door. The Irma United Church Quilters for their outstanding work to make the many quilts for the auction. Special Thanks to the young people who helped set up tables and chairs: Braxton Newton, Trace Fuder and Gustav Zavala. Special Thanks to the young people who helped picking up dishes: Zoey Newton, Emmett Newton, Adley Lawson and Hazel Lawson. To Jordan and Braxton Newton for their technical expertise displaying auction items! Special Thanks to Irma Insurance for acting as a central collection site for community donations. Many thanks to the volunteers who cooked, served in the kitchen and buffet. As well, we appreciate the volunteers who stacked tables and chairs as well as helped in so many other ways! We certainly could not host this supper and auction without these willing, helping, and strong hands! Please accept our apologies if we have missed your name – just know we say a heartfelt THANK YOU! TO OUR BUYERS: Al and Lori Fenton Alfie and Judy Flemming Barb Fuder Bert Smith Bill and Carol Lawson Bill and Wendy Holt Blake and Marylee Prior Bobbie Jones Brad and Leigha Hill Brent and Beret Fischer Cammie and Bob Allen Carol and Clifton White Dan Hofer Darlene Almeida Dave Todd

Dee Wahlstrom Denver Prior Diane Prior Duane White Eric and Deb Nissen Gail and Dale Tomlinson Greg Fischer Greg Liboiron Hugh Fleming Jay Hryhirchuk John and Barb Fleming Keith and Lorna Creasy Leah and Ward Larson Lee Larson Leonard and Diane Jones Linda Rivard

Lyle and Deb Oracheski Mackenzie and Cara Lawson Marian Parkins Marjorie Lawson Netta Greening Nora Taylor Quinton and Collete Prior Richard and Stella Glasgow Ross and Courtney Herzog Roxanne Denhollander Ryan Pfisterer Sandra Walsh Scott McAllister Shauna Carlson Terry Russell Wyatt Jones

TO OUR DONORS: -Bob & Cammie Allen -Barb Fuder -Bob and Claudia Williams -Deb & Lyle Oracheski -Diane Prior -Doreen Bell -Faye Lien -Fischer Charolais (Brent & Beret Fischer) -Gratton Coulee Agri Parts -High Roller Welding -Cuttin Couins (Terry Clark) -Irma Golf Course -Jordan Newton and Sandra Walsh -Landon and Delanie Hellekson -Long Branch Trading Company -Off The Beaten Path Greenhouse -Spade to Spoon Market Garden & Greenhouse -Tacky T's - Marc Taylor -United Rentals Wainwright -Valerie Pierce

-Bill and Wendy Holt -Keep it Clean -Linda Rivard -Ward & Leah Larson -Albert Community Association -Barb and John Fleming -Bill & Carol Lawson -Blake & Marylee Prior -Wendy Degenstein -Brad Hill -Duane White -Dwight & Cheryl Larson -Dave & Joan Green -Dennis Pond -Doug & Helen Coubrough -Eric & Deb Nissen -Evelyn Mark -Irma Co-op -KenLar -Median Automotive -Richard & Stella Glasgow -Randy & Annette Newton -Netta Greening -Tiger Contracting -Maureen Gertsma -Brent & Crystal Oracheski

-Wards Hi-Way Autobody and Painting -Maureen Currie -Ruth Archibald -Hugh and Aletha Tomlinson -Sherrilee and Gordie Fischer -Irma United Church Quilters -Anne Tschetter Holt Colony -Barb Glasgow -Clifton & Carolyn White -Country Roots Hair Studio - Michela Firkus -Maxine Fielder -Quinton and Colette Prior -Ruth & Al Jamison -Shawn and Bobbie Jones -Denwood Motors -Faye and Kelly Overbo -TJ Esthetics -Myrtle Westergard -Colin Lingley -Nora Taylor -Quinton and Collette Prior -Lynette Willerton -Farmhouse Catering -Brenda and Blair Robinson -Rob and Linda Jones

The Irma United Church is so very thankful for the continued community support for this annual event. Your generosity allows us to make a positive difference in our community and contribute to many worthwhile projects.

Viking Meats Lana Golka

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Fraud awareness seminar cautions public about scammers Patricia Harcourt Editor

With incidents of fraud on the rise, people need increased awareness of fraudsters using phones, social media and the internet to take their money. “Fraud Prevention Starts with Knowledge Grow Yours for Free” was a seminar held Wednesday, April 10, at the Viking Seniors Centre. About 30 people attended to learn tips for preventing fraud, and get their questions answered by two financial specialists in the field, Kelly Roy and Nicole Christoflakis, both spokespersons for ATB. Introducing them to the audience was Tracey Roeleveld, ATB Viking branch manager. The two appeared via videoconference. Roy has been in the banking industry for 12 years. “Fraud has been that thorn in our side all that time,” she said. And the one fraud that “sticks in my mind,” she said, “was the romance scam where the fraudster has a way of ‘making it feel like it was real.’” A woman who believed she was in a real romance, presented herself to the bank wanting to withdraw all her money and send it to someone overseas. “It would have wiped out her savings account,” said Roy. The woman was asked if she could afford to lose the funds and never have them return. The answer was no, she could not. Roy said the woman truly believed the man loved her but when she refused the money he reacted true to form with anger and threats, showing his true colours. Christoflakis has spent 18 years in the banking industry and says she has seen “some interesting things” over the years. She has had to take steps to save family and friends, plus other people, from the sting of being defrauded. Both gave advice

learned over those years to provide information and the knowledge needed to stop fraud in its tracks. “No one is immune to fraud,” said Kelly, and the perpetrators “will scam anybody.” “Scammers continue to change their tactics and get more and more savvy as they go,” she said. And one of the most important is to protect your personal information, said Nicole, and never give it out to strangers. “Never leave your credit card information on a website,” she cautioned. “Enter your credit card every time when making a purchase. “Don’t click on an unknown sender’s emails,” she said, noting that “more than 90 per cent of malware emails require human action,” to activate them. “Always make sure (a website) meets all terms and conditions,” to help authenticate it, and have a different password for each website. People can also be taken in by scam calls pretending to be from financial, government, or other seemingly safe institutions. Scammers can call on the phone, email or contact online asking for personal information pretending to be a safe

source. She recommends hanging up and calling the person back to validate them as who they claim to be. Kelly also cautioned about fake websites that may resemble the real thing, but there are tip offs if they are not. She said to “look for things like the grammar being off, and different colours” that may be close but not quite right. Also the logo may not be present in the fake website. “If you are unsure don’t use (the site) because once its’s done it’s gone,” she said. Scammers also have ways of plundering assets when people are trying to e-transfer funds by targeting sites, copying them, and using them as bogus financial sites. Different kinds of fishing for information can also take place by sending emails which connect to a “malicious” site, and over the phone scammers can pretend to be from a reputable company and ask for information. If you don’t know who or where the email. comes from then it is best not to open it. And then there are the phone calls asking for funds by pretending to be a relative in trouble. A couple of people said they are getting calls

from scammers wanting their address stating their parcel can’t be delivered. “They’re very crafty,” said Kelly. “You can get scams from all different sources,” from texts, emails, and even something presenting as the CRA. “Just be aware.” Online shoppers will find scammers are very prevalent. “Check if they are on Google and have a physical store. “Having an https in the front of a website provides added security. “If an ad pops up that may be similar to things you have looked at before, check to see if the exact same offer is on Google. “You will end up providing information to the malicious website if you use a bogus website,” she said. They also discussed the fake gift card scam with $38 million lost to this fraud as people purchase gift cards that aren’t loaded with the funds expected. Don’t click on malware emails, keep computers up-to-date and let financial institutions know if you get a call that you don’t think came from them. A resident said he knows people who have fallen for the grandparent scam. Someone pretending to be a grandchild

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calls and asks for money to help after being in an accident or getting arrested. The advice given was to hang up the phone and not get pulled into the scam. Call a relative and check the information out with them first to verify the story. “It’s a great idea to hang up,” said Nicole, or to have a password set up ahead of time so the person calling can verify their call. If the person has the password, the call may be legitimate. And Kelly said people should consider if they have a grandchild who would be in jail. “Check with a family

member, set up a private message,” with a coded message based on personal information only a family member could possibly know. “There’s that personal input that no fraud actor will ever know,” she said, that a person can use to ensure they are not being scammed. Nicole said the fraudsters expect the grandparent to have an emotional reaction to getting the news about a grandchild, and they hope the person will “just jump in.” But she advises that, instead, to “step back and ask questions,” before deciding what to do.

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John Paul Girczyc of Viking, Alberta passed away at the age of 80 years in Viking, Alberta, April 14, 2024. Celebration of Life will be held at the Viking Community Hall, Viking Alberta,

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the future, but right now he is focusing on preparing for the upcoming tournaments, meeting his new teammates/coaches and just enjoying this once in a lifetime experience,” she says. “He has the support of not only us his parents but also his three brothers, family and friends, the Viking community and so many

members of our amazing ‘hockey family; that have been an integral part of this journey. The people who have told us they will be coming out to cheer him and Team Brick Alberta on in July just warms our hearts. It truly defines the phrase ‘it takes a village to raise a child,’ but in our case ‘it takes a village to raise a hockey player.”

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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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ɀǸǣǼǼƺƳ ɎȸƏƳƺɀ ȵƺȸɀȒȇّ ¨Ǽɖȅƫƺȸً ƬƏȸȵƺȇɎƺȸً ɯƏɎƺȸ ǝƏɖǼƺȸً ɮƏƬ ɎȸɖƬǸ ȒȵƺȸƏɎȒȸً ƺɎƬِّ Xǔ ɀȒً ȇɎɵ ǣȇɮǣɎƺɀ ɵȒɖȸ ȒȸǕƏȇǣɿƏɎǣȒȇ ɎȒ ǴȒǣȇ Ȓɖȸ ȇɎȸƏƬɎȒȸ nǣɀɎٍ çȒɖȸ ȒȸǕƏȇǣɿƏɎǣȒȇ ƬƏȇ ƏȵȵǼɵ ǔȒȸ ȵȸƺ‫ٮ‬ƏȵȵȸȒɮƏǼ ƫɵ ƬȒȅȵǼƺɎǣȇǕ Ə ɀǣȅȵǼƺ ǔȒȸȅ ƏȇƳ ɀɖƫȅǣɎɎǣȇǕ ɎȒ ɖɀٍ IǣȇƳ Ɏǝƺ ǔȒȸȅ Ȓȇ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ ɖȇƳƺȸ ɖɀǣȇƺɀɀ ‫« ڽ‬ƺȷɖƺɀɎɀ ǔȒȸ ¨ȸȒȵȒɀƏǼɀ ۭ ªɖȒɎƺɀ ٢Ȓȸ ɀƬƏȇ Ɏǝƺ ª« ƬȒƳƺ ƏƫȒɮƺ٣

zȒɎǣƬƺƳ ȅȒȸƺ Ƴȸɵ ȵƏɎƬǝƺɀ ƏȇƳ ɎȸȒɖƫǼƺƳ ȸȒƏƳɀ ǼƏɎƺǼɵّ XɎٔɀ Ə ɀǣǕȇ ɎȒ ƬǝƏȅȵǣȒȇ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺɎǼƏȇƳɀِ nƺɎٔɀ ɯȒȸǸ ɎȒǕƺɎǝƺȸ ɎȒ ȵȸƺɀƺȸɮƺ Ɏǝƺɀƺ ȇƏɎɖȸƏǼ ɎȸƺƏɀɖȸƺɀ ƏȇƳ Ǹƺƺȵ Ȓɖȸ ȸȒƏƳɀ ɀƏǔǔƺ ƺِ ǔǔɎɎƺȸ ƏǼǼً ǕȒȒƳ ȇƺǣǕǝƫȒɖȸɀ ƏȇƳ ǼƏȇƳ ɀɎƺɯƏȸƳɀ ȅƏǸƺ ƺƏɮƺȸ !ȒɖȇɎɎɵ ɵ ɀǝǣȇƺ ƫȸǣǕǝɎƺȸِ

ƺȇɎǣȒȇ ȒɖɎƳȒȒȸ ƺȇɎǝɖɀǣƏɀɎɀٍ ¨ǼƏȇȇǣȇǕ ȸ ȇƺɴɎ ƬƏȅȵǣȇǕ ƏƳɮƺȇɎɖȸƺّ ƺȸɮƏɎǣȒȇɀ Əȸƺ ȇȒɯ Ȓȵƺȇ ǔǔȒ Ȓȸ !Əȅȵ nƏǸƺ ǼƏƬǸ zɖǕǕƺɎٍ ƺɀɀ Ɏǝƺ ȒȇǼǣȇƺ ƫȒȒǸǣȇǕ ȒǼ Ȓȇ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ ɖȇƳƺȸ ǝƺ 0ɴȵǼȒȸƺ ȅƺȇɖِ

ʿ˔ˡ˗˙˜˟˟ ʙ ˅ˬ˟˘ˬ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʨʣʤʤʪ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʤʪʦ ʛʻˊˌ ʫʨʧʜ ʵˢ˫ ʦʥʥʟ ˅ˬ˟˘ˬʟ ʴʵ ˇʣʵ ʧʴʣ ˊ˘˘˞˗˔ˬ˦ ʬʭʣʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʧʭʦʣˣˠʮ ˆ˔˧˨˥˗˔ˬ˦ ʢ ˆˇʴˇˆ ʬʭʣʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʦʭʣʣˣˠʮ ʶ˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˆ˨ˡ˗˔ˬ˦ ˁ˂ˇʸʭ ˖˨˦˧ˢˠ˘˥˦ ˠ˨˦˧ ˔˥˥˜˩˘ ˔˧ ˟˘˔˦˧ ʤʨ ˠ˜ˡ˨˧˘˦ ˣ˥˜ˢ˥ ˧ˢ ˖˟ˢ˦˜ˡ˚ʮ ʴ˗ˠ˜ˡ˜˦˧˥˔˧˜ˢˡ ˕˨˜˟˗˜ˡ˚ ˀˢˡ ˧ˢ ʹ˥˜ ʫʭʣʣ˔ˠ Ϟʧʭʣʣˣˠ ˠʟ ʶ˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˙˥ˢˠ ʤʥʭʣʣ ʠ ʤʭʣʣˣˠ ˇˢ˟˟ ʹ˥˘˘ʭ ʤʡʫʨʨʡʥʥʤʡʥʣʦʫ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʩʩʦʡʥʣʦʫ ʿ˜ˡ˗˕˥ˢˢ˞ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢ ˢˡʭ ʨʤʣʣʫ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʥʣʤ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʩ ʩʩʥʡʥʪʣʧ ʧ ˇ˨˘˦ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠʮ ˇ˛˨˥˦ ʤʤʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʩʭʦʣˣˠʮ ˆ˔˧ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠ ˇˢ˙˜˘˟˗ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʨʤʣʦʥ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʤʬʤ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʩʩʥ ʥʡʥʪʦʤ ˊ˘˗ʟ ʹ˥˜ ʙ ˆ˔˧ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣ ʣˣˠ ˉ˜˞˜ˡ˚ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʤʥʨʣʦ ˇ˪ˣ ˅˗ ʧʫʣ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʪʤʫʡʪʬʨʩ ˇ˨˘˦ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠʮ ˆ˔˧ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʭʦʣˣ ˣˠ ʾ˜ˡ˦˘˟˟˔ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʧʩʧʤʫ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʤʤʦ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʥʥʩʡʩʫʣʥ ˊ˘˗ ʤʤʭʣʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʣʣˣˠʮ ʹ˥˜ ʤʤʭʣʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʣʣˣˠ ˃˟˘˔˦˘ ˡˢ˧˘ʭ ʴ˟˟ ˧˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˦˧˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˘ ˘˫˫˖˘ˣ˧ ˙ˢ˥ ˧˛˘ ˅ˬ˟˘ˬ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡ ˔˥˘ ˖˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˢˡ ˆ˧˔˧˨˧ˢ˥ˬ ˛ˢ˟˜˗˔ˬ ˬ˦ ˦ʡ

ƺ Ə ɮ ƺ ȸ ! Ȓ ɖ ȇ Ɏ ɵ ۴ ‫ ׎ ד ٮ ׎ א ׏ ד‬Ɏ ǝ ³ Ɏ ȸ ƺ ƺ Ɏ ً Ȓ ɴ ‫ « ً ׎ ג ׏‬ɵ Ǽ ƺ ɵ ً Á ‫ ׎ ג ׎‬۴ ‫ ׎ ב ו ב ٮ ב ה ה ٮ ׎ ז ו‬۴ ƫ ƺ Ə ɮ ƺ ȸ ِ Ə ƫ ِ Ƭ Ə

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4 - Beaver County Chronicle, April 17, 2024

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 19110 - HWY 14

Fundraiser For Beaver

Tee times are County Victim Services between 9:30 am ALL PROCEEDS RAISED & 12:30 pm GO TO VICTIMS OF $80 Adult single $320 Adult team of 4 $35 Youth

Fees include lunch and dessert!

CRIME AND TRAGEDY

To Register: (780) 662-2258 bcvictimservices@gmail.com Register by June 10, 2024

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 Weekly Review, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - Page 9

Low levels for Battle River Viking raw water project for agricultural uses to open in late April Qiam Noori

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Patricia Harcourt Editor

A new project designed to provide filtered raw water for agricultural purposes will be officially opened in Viking on Friday, April 26. The project is being launched to help curtail potable water use for the spraying of crops and other agricultural needs. The fear of drought that could cause water shortages is being confirmed these days with the onset of grass fires early in the fire season. In fact, the Beaver Emergency Services Commission has declared a fire restriction along with many other municipalities in the province. The Town of Viking is also hosting an informational open house at the

community hall as well as the ribbon cutting ceremony at the seasonal raw water pumping station location. The station will be used to draw large amounts of water for agricultural purposes in order to “preserve potable water for the Town of Viking now, and for many years,” stated CAO Doug Lefsrud. “The pumping station is an investment in our community and is a longterm solution for Viking to support our residents and economy as well as supporting our neighbouring rural agricultural producers,” added Viking Mayor James Buttner. Since 2002, the residents in Viking have received their potable water along a waterline built in that year. The water source is Epcor and

the line services towns and villages down Highway 14. The old system of getting water out of three reservoirs was not continued past 2002 when water shortages saw the reservoirs threatening to dry up. But the infrastructure that was built in the 1980s was not abandoned by the town but was kept and maintained over the years. The three reservoirs could hold 274 million gallons of raw water. Two of these reservoirs are filled by Iron Creek south of Viking. This infrastructure for the reservoirs still retains the land, equipment, ad pumped water when needed in order to maintain reservoir levels. The new raw water

pumping station is located next to the town reservoir within the town limits, and can be accessed from 50 Street (or Main Street) and 59 Avenue. The town reservoir has capacity for 33 million gallons of water with a 10-inch pipeline that can be used to fill it from the other reservoirs. While the open house at the hall begins at 1 p.m., the ribbon cutting is scheduled to take place at 1:30 p.m. at the site. Everyone is invited back to the hall where refreshments and information packages will be available. Also available to answer questions will be town council, public works and the company which supplied the equipment for the pumping station, Flowpoint.

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The Battle River Watershed Alliance has issued a water shortage advisory for Battle River. The alliance said on its website that historically, the Battle River has variable flows, but El Niño conditions resulted in below-average precipitation levels. Precipitation is the primary supply for the river. As of February 2024, drought conditions in the Battle River and Sounding Creek watersheds are categorized as severe to extreme, and conditions in the Special Areas are categorized as exceptional. On its website, the alliance said this winter’s snowpack has been below average for the

majority of the watershed. Snowpack was at a record low in several areas in the watershed. Bigstone, for example, had a snow water equivalent of 27 this year compared to the historical average of 69 making it rank as the third lowest snowpack over 50 years. Water levels in both the Battle River and Sounding Creek fluctuate throughout the year primarily due to precipitation and evaporation. In 2023, water volumes for the Battle River hovered around the 5th percentile. This represents very low flow volumes that occur on average once every 20 years. With some rain over the summer, levels recovered slightly going into the fall. Overall, water levels were well below the long-term average last year.

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Minister: Revamped health advisory system gives voice to Albertans George Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Revamped advisory councils blanketing the province will help ensure that the government understands and addresses rural healthcare challenges while improving service, the health minister said Monday. Rural Alberta will be heard through 13 new advisory councils – 12 regional and one Indigenous – that give traction to diverse concerns and ideas, said Adriana LaGrange. Remote and rural communities deserve services equitable to those available in Calgary and Edmonton, LaGrange said in an interview for member publications of the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association. “Yes, there are geographic challenges. And if we don't address those challenges, then there will always be disparity,” said LaGrange, the member for Red Deer-North. “So I want to make sure that we are, in fact, hearing all the voices, with the aim of providing better health care.” Officially announced Tuesday, the advisory system reflects what health-care workers and the public repeatedly tell the province. “They want to be involved in health care and they want their voices heard. That’s been a consistent message.” About 65 in-person engagement sessions have been held across Alberta so far, attracting about 3,000 attendees. LaGrange said she’s attended about half of them. Telephone town halls attracted about 10,000 Albertans and 18,000 made their opinions known online. The formation of new advisory councils builds upon an announcement in November that the province is restructuring Alberta Health Services from a single authority into four pillars: primary care, acute care, continuing care, and mental health and addiction. The province describes the move as a refocusing to allow specialization for better health-care delivery. Opposition and other critics, however, have charged that the changes will create silos that break down communication and disrupt the flow of service. But LaGrange said an integration council overseeing the pillars will work across ministries and keep siloing in check. “We want to have a seamless patient journey. And that will be

the type of information and the type of input that I want to hear directly from the regional advisory councils and the Indigenous council.” Regional councils will look at clinical, capital and workforce planning in their regions, said Tuesday’s news release. They’ll explore potential solutions to local challenges and identify opportunities to better support local decisionmaking. Extra roles for the Indigenous advisory council are the design and delivery of culturally appropriate health care programs and services. It will also explore “opportunities to integrate and embed traditional Indigenous healing practices and teachings,” said the release. Each region’s advisory council will comprise at least 16 members. The Indigenous council, however, will have at least 22 members. Some appointees to the Indigenous council may be dually appointed to their geographically corresponding regional council. Councils will be a mix of successful applicants and members appointed directly by the province as public members. The government appointments will allow the province to fill gaps in skillsets, occupations, community leadership and experience not represented by applicants, the minister said. The membership number on the Indigenous council reflects expert advice on the diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities in Alberta, said LaGrange. She also noted that Indigenous peoples have unique health-care needs that the province needs to address, like a prevalence of diabetes and heart disease. An overlap of responsibility with the federal government doesn’t change that. “Whether you're on reserve or off reserve, you’re Albertan, and we want to make sure that every Albertan has health care when they need it,” said LaGrange. AHS has about 112,000 direct employees, not including contracted service providers and employees of its wholly owned subsidiaries, the AHS website says. It has 106 acute care hospitals and more than 8,600 acute care beds across Alberta, more than 29,000 continuing care beds or spaces, five stand-alone psychiatric facilities, about 3,200 addiction and mental health beds or spaces, and equity partnerships in 40 primary care

networks. Budget 2024 tabled on Feb. 29 set an operating budget of $26.2 billion for the health ministry, up 4.4 per cent from the 2023-2024 forecast. Tuesday’s press release said the councils will represent a wide range of lived and professional experiences. The government wants everyday Albertans receiving health care services to apply. It’s also seeking applications from health-care workers, community leaders, municipal representatives and others. LaGrange said better outcomes are the goal. “We are seeing improvements with some of the changes we've already made. But I want to see more improvement as we go.” The province has estimated the cost of health care refocusing at $85 million, which is disputed as too low by critics. LaGrange said the expense of the new councils is worth it. “The greatest strength of the health care system in Alberta is its workers. And they're excellent, caring, compassionate individuals who really want to use their skillset to the best of their ability and provide excellent patient care. So we want to make sure that’s able to

happen,” she said. “For a small investment, I believe this will provide huge value.” Individuals interested in joining a regional advisory council can apply online at ApplyHealthRAC.alberta.ca. Those interested in joining the Indigenous advisory council can apply at ApplyHealthIAC.alberta.ca. Those who apply before April 22 will be considered for appointment this spring. Applications received by Aug. 30 will be considered for appointment by the end of year. Borders of regions will be similar to the ones that already exist. In the north regions will cover the northwest corner of the province, and the Peace, Lesser Slave Lake and Wood Buffalo areas. The Greater Edmonton region will be surrounded by a Lakeland area region to the northeast, one to the north and west extending to the B.C. border, one east to the Saskatchewan border, and one below the city encompassing the rest of central Alberta. And three more regions cover the south – one encompassing Calgary and area, one in the southwest corner of the province, and one in the southeast covering an Alberta section of the historic Palliser Triangle.

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Golds/Silvers for Viking Dancers at Vermilion

PHOTOS SUPPLIED Viking Dance Inspirations attended Vermilion’s Starstruck competition April 13-14. “Our dancers performed amazingly, with smiles on their faces,” reported Julianna Merta. “They received many awards this weekend such as Most Outstanding and Most Promising.” The club performed 23 dances and brought home two high golds, 13 golds, and eight high silver. “We couldn't be more proud of them and their teachers this weekend,” said Merta. The Viking dancers are now getting ready to compete again this week in Fort Saskatchewan. So if you see them, wish them luck!

Mammography service coming in May to Viking Patricia Harcourt Editor

The Alberta Health Services’ mobile mammography service will visit Viking in May. This mobile service is designed for those most likely to develop breast cancer, from ages 45 to 74. It runs under the Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program. The trailer will be situated on the grounds of the Viking Carena Complex on May 6. This mobile screen test serves to increase access for many women living in smaller Alberta communities where mammography services aren’t usually available on a local basis. The mammography takes an X-ray of the breast. AHS states this method “has been proven to be most effective way to detect breast cancer.” The health agency also states that “early detection allows for a greater number of options for treatment and a better

chance of. survival.” To get a mammogram in Viking on the day the mobile trailer is there, an appointment is neces-

sary. To book an appointment or learn more about the screening test program, call 1-800-6670604.

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Unreserved Real Estate Auction for Baba’s Best Cooking Co. Sale Starts - April 26th, 2024 & Closes on April 30th, 2024 Address: 4619 51st Ave, Willingdon, Alberta Legal: Lot 1 Plan 6098NY Selling 2 Acres of Hwy #45 Frontage Power is On Site with Gas & Water at the Property Line Zoned Commercial The Buildings, Contents of the Buildings & The Business will Sell Separately. However, the Complete Sale will be Blocked Giving Everyone a Chance to Buy the Complete Business. In the Event the entire Business is purchase and you would like to have it approved by Alberta Health Services Sewer, Water & a Bathroom will need to be installed. . Viewing by Appointment Please Contact Dawn at 780-208-2151

• 5119 - 48 Ave, 4712 - 51 St, 5121 - 48 Ave, & 5116 - 47 Ave Lamont AB. 5,800 sq ft shop on with additional 3 fenced lots across the back alley from the shop property. Shop was used for agricultural machinery repair. All properties must be bought together. Price $650,000 • W4-20-55-27-SE Plan 1023701 Block 1 Lot 1A Lamont County. 138.09 acres in the Lamont Heartland for industrial use. Located North of Highway 15 on Range Road 202. Price $2,990,000 • W4-18-53-24-SW Plan 0826481 Block 2 Lot 1 a mile North of HWY 16 on RR 181. 5.02 acres yard site in Lamont County. Utilities at the property line. Price $40,000

STRATHCONA COUNTY • SW Part of NW –23 –53 –23 –W4 40.55 acres North of Highway 16 on Range Road 232 in proposed medium industrial zoning with CP rail line at the border of the property. Price $7,200,000 • Parts of SW and SE -7-53-22-W4 located at Highway 21 and Lakeland drive 63.62 acres of development land with Highway 21 exposure. The property is within the Bremner and local Employment Area ACP with expected future use of industrial. Price $5,100,000

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