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Viking council accepts Claystone’s business plan at latest meeting Patricia Harcourt Editor
Viking Council accepted Claystone Waste Ltd.’s business plan and proposed material change at its April 19 regular meeting. A public hearing had been held on the issue the previous month, but council took the time inbetween to weigh their decision. The material change will allow Claystone to acquire other companies, enter into joint ventures with other companies and establish subsidiaries. It was explained that the prevalent goal is to reduce waste and aim for zero emissions, which has cut into the landfill’s ability to collect waste from other municipalities. New options need to be found to fill the revenue gap caused by this occurrence and to increase Claystone’s ability to remain competitive. Viking Council also ac-
cepted the town Strategic Plan which has been worked out in planning sessions over the past few months, with the help of facilitator Nolan Crouse. A motion by Councillor Cindy Lefsrud to accept the updated plan for 2023-26 was passed. The Town of Viking Strategic Plan is needed in order to allow council to move forward and make decisions based on future planning and set goals. The plan’s vision statement is: “Inspiring a sense of belonging so that we share a welcoming, safe and prosperous town.” Its stated mission is: “To provide and maintain services while supporting initiatives that meet or exceed the needs of our community.” Also included was a list of core values and core beliefs that are to accompany these goals, such as integrity, inclusion, commitment, communication, mutual respect and volunteerism, among
others. The plan includes goals and strategies the town wishes to strive to attain. Council tabled a decision on a request by the Viking School for the town to once again sponsor awards for the following: Highest Average Science 30, Grade 12 student entering Agricultural or Trade, and Grade 12 student entering Education or Early Childhood Education. The tabling motion came from Councillor Clint Nearing, who expressed an interest in funding the school breakfast/food program rather than the awards. Nearing said the issue was brought up by him at the committee of the whole (CoW) meeting, which is done in closed session. Councillor Jamie Buttner liked the idea of ‘spreading the money to “all the students,” rather than giving it to an individual student. “Not all kids have great
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academic marks,” he said, adding he “prefers (the funds) go to the breakfast program.” Council agreed to the motion to delay a decision pending more information gathered
Gallery and Arts Centre its annual donation of $2,000. Betty Klein, secretary/ treasurer of the Station Gallery, said in her request letter: “The annual Continued on Page 14
regarding the school’s breakfast club program, and how much should be given towards it or something else. Council also delayed a decision on whether or not to give the Station
Congratulations Class of 2023
Denna Koch
Jade Pollington
Jasmine Kaur
Denna has been accepted into Lakeland College in Lloydminster in the Hairstyling program and plans to get her hairstyling certificate and later get her Red Seal Certificate and open up her own salon.
Jade is planning to travel to Australia to visit family, see the country, and do part-time work. When she returns next spring she is hoping to enroll in the Veterinary Technician program at Lakeland College in Vermilion.
Jasmine plans to enroll in MacEwan University in Edmonton in the Bachelor of Science in psychology. She hopes to become a Neuropsychologist.
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SNOW GOOSE FESTIVAL April 22 and 23, 2023 Tofield Arena A celebration of the spring migration of snow geese through Beaverhill Lake & area • 2-hour and 3-hour guided bus tours • 3 hour guided field hikes • Saturday night banquet (with Abby K & the Band providing background music)
• Trade Show – free admission to the public • Free Kids Activities • Speakers series • Concession operated by Tofield Curling Club
Tickets available through Eventbrite
Kris Miller
(link available at www.tofieldalberta.ca) Tours costs: Adults - $25, Youth (12 & under) $10, or Family (2a & 2c) $60 Saturday Banquet - $50/tickets
www.tofieldalberta.ca Contact the Town of Tofield at 780-662-3269 The Snow Goose Festival is presented by the following partners:
Canadian Wildlife Service, Alberta Parks, Alberta Environment
