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Ryley resident makes face masks Moush John

Tofield Mercury

Five-year old Piper Schmidt dons her dad Joel’s face mask printed from his 3-D printer. SUBMITTED PHOTO

What started out as a small 3-D printing project of little ear plastic helpers for surgical masks soon became Ryley resident Joel Schmidt’s way to help his community and frontline workers.

“I have a friend that is a nurse at the U of A hospital,” Schmidt said. “I asked her if it would be helpful for me to print those and she said yes so I did a couple dozen. I knew that there were shortages for masks and figured that I had the means to try and help.”

But what is touching is Schmidt doing this for free to help people who aren’t able to find masks and might not have the means to get any.

“I'm not charging, and that’s because I have seen so many people out there hoarding supplies with the intent to resell for profit and it upset me so much that I refuse to accept any money even though the masks have

cost me a few hundred out of pocket,” Schmidt explained. “I’ve been enjoying myself printing all these cool masks, nad I enjoy helping people, so the decision was easy.”

Working out of Edmonton, Schmidt invested in a 3-D printer to personalize gifts for his customers.

“I run a small protective coating shop in the city for the oil and gas industry and I wanted to make small custom business giveaways like business card holders and cell phone holders,” Schmidt added. “To be able to give my customers little personalized gifts made it worthwhile!”

He has made a couple different chess and checker sets that are Star Wars themed, planters, small decorations, and other items.

Despite having moved to Ryley from the city, because he prefers the quiet life on the acreage, reminding of his childhood Continued on Page 2

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Schmidt’s 3-D printer at work. SUBMITTED PHOTO Continued from Front Page Schmidt has made friends and loves the “small community” life.

“It’s serendipity I suppose that my grnadparents lived in this community 20 years back, and now I live in a house nestled in the block adjacent from their old house,” Schmidt noted.

“It was my neighbour

who sent me a design from some engineers in the United States that had produced something similar to what I’m working on – a respirator modelled after a 3M product.

Even though I made a few I soon realized it was time consuming and tedious, so I found something simpler in terms of design and build before Continued on Page 7

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Tofield Quilters Guild provides support Moush John Tofield Mercury

The Tofield Quilters Guild put their talents to work earlier this month to support frontline workers.

They provided 38 scrub bags and 10 scrub hats for medical staff at the Smith Clinic.

“The ladies were contacted during the first week of April and quickly came together (apart) to supply the

much-needed items,” said Adele Miller, president of the Guild. “As staff no longer wear their scrubs to or from work, they place their used scrubs into the bags, take them home and wash bag to maintain hygiene and AHS guidelines. Once washed, they are safe to handle and can return them to work safely in the bag.”

Scrub hats have buttons on the side to allow masks to be attached; this

helps the back of the ears, which tend to get a little tender, explained Miller.

“A small thing but important when it’s a comfort issue!”

Miller added that the Tofield Quilters Guild will continue to make bags and hats as long as they are needed by the frontline workers.

“We can all do our part to help and be happy to be able to contribute to the solution in some ways.”

Tofield Quilters Guild provided scrub bags and scrub hats for frontlline workers.

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Council Corner Town of Tofield has not imposed State of Local Emergency measures - yet!

Recently, Mayor and Council held their first Regular Meeting of Council through teleconference.

During these exceptionally challenging times, there is still a necessity to conduct business for the Municipality, and forge forward for the betterment of the community.

Collectively, we are fortunate that mediums through technology exist to allow Council to meet, while still adhering to the necessity to physically distance. It is the intent of Mayor and Council to use these mediums to continue to meet and participate in not only Regular Meetings of Council, but also for our roles on Boards and Commissions.

Although there have been unforeseen challenges in doing so, truly, there is a necessity for each member of Council to fulfill their roles and duties as elected officials.

A recent point of discussion for Mayor and Council has been around the Declaration of a State of Local Emergency (SOLE). At this time, Council does not believe there to be a necessity to enact a SOLE. It should be noted; this does not prevent Council from declaring a SOLE at any point in the future should the situation change and dictate this necessity.

Now, one may ask, what is a

State of Local Emergency and what does it do?

A SOLE is an exceptionally powerful legislative tool that Municipalities can use during the course of an emergency and requires the use of extraordinary measures. This measure is done through legislation by providing additional emergency powers to local officials for the purpose of responding to an emergency. A SOLE can be active for up to seven days and then at this point would need to be renewed or it lapses.

Please know, these are measures not to be taken lightly, under a State of Local Emergency a local government can: • Restrict travel, • Distribute essential supplies, • Evacuate people and animals, • Enter properties and buildings without a warrant, • Procure fixed pricing on essential products, • Conscript individuals, and equipment for use in responding to an emergency.

As one can see, these measures are wide spreading and should be

given intense thought. The decision to not declare a SOLE at this time comes through conversation and feedback with the Province of Alberta, feedback from the Alberta Emergency Management Agency, and, through the Beaver Emergency Services Commission Regional Emergency Manager. This individual provides solid guidance to the entire County of Beaver and is well skilled and versed in the operations of emergency management.

Conversations with the Emergency Manager have been consistent and to date solid direction has been provided. It is our plan to continue on with these conversations and to weigh each day individually with regard to the best approach for Tofield.

Although Town Council has not issued a SOLE at this time, we have taken actions to respond to this crisis. Some of these actions have included the closure of all Town owned and operated facilities to the general public, the closure of playgrounds and once again, the close working relation-

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This is without question an exceptionally trying time for Tofield, Beaver County, Alberta and the world. The entire Town of Tofield organization is taking this situation very seriously.

Mayor, Council and Administration are taking cues from the Province and implementing them in Tofield where required. In this breath, the situation is evolving, rapidly and our response will be as well. Mayor and Council encourage our residents to keep up to date through our Social Media (Facebook page) which we are regularly updating. Mayor and Council also encourage each resident to visit the Alberta Health site specific to COVID 19 (https://www.alberta.ca/COVID1 9) Together, we can succeed.

Together we can each show the strength of Tofield.

Sincerely, Mayor and Council

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Tofield RCMP cautions residents of rampant fraud and scams Cpl. Sheryl Cody Tofield RCMP

Tofield RCMP responded to a total of 46 calls for service in the last week.

On April 13, a fraud was reported to the detachment. A gentleman discovered he had two loans taken out in his name through Money Mart, whom he has had no dealing with. This file

is still under investigation. RCMP are reminding people DO NOT release any personal information over the phone.

The RCMP received a complaint of a Jeep

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Cherokee in the ditch located at Rge. Rd. 161 and Hwy. 626. A member attended and found the vehicle stolen from Lamont County on April 7.

The Jeep had been rolled several times but no person's were located at the scene.

On April 14, RCMP received a report that the Battle River School Bus Yard had been broken into sometime in the last week. Access was gained through an unlocked gate. Some damage had been done to one of the buses but nothing appeared stolen.

During the early morning hours of April 14, a pursuit was initiated near Beaumont, which continued through Leduc and Edmonton areas. The sus-

pect vehicle was located in Tofield’s detachment area. With the assistance of PDS (Police Dog Services) and Air1 from Edmonton Police Service, the two suspects were tracked to a farm yard located on Rge. Rd. 195, north of the Highway.

The track was lost when the suspects ran through a cattle pen. On April 15, Tofield RCMP were notified that a male and a female were hiding in the same farm yard. Members attended and with the help of the farm owner, were able to locate and apprehend the suspects. They have been charged by Beaumont RCMP Detachment of Flight from Police, Resist Arrest, Dangerous Driving, Child Abandonment,

C. W. Sears Elementary School is now accepting Kindergarten registrations for the 2020-2021 school year.

Children must be five years old by December 31, 2020 to register.

We will need a copy of your childĘźs birth certificate, your legal land description (if applicable), and your 911 address (applies to rural residents only).

among other charges as well.

On April 16, Tofield RCMP received a complaint of fraud. The com-

plainant had bought a puppy from a person listed on the Tofield Buy and Sell Facebook Page.

The complainant had made a deposit for the puppy and when they attended the address listed, the house was for sale and the seller failed to show. This incident is still under investigation.

On April 17, Tofield RCMP were notified by Beaver County Peace Officers that there was a structure fire located on Twp. Rd. 472, just east of Hwy. 855. Members attended with Holden Fire Dept. to the abandoned property but the structure was a total loss upon arrival. Neighbourhood inquiries did not lead to any suspicious persons in the area before the fire.

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https://www.brsd.ab.ca/download/190499 You can also arrange to pick up a paper copy of the registration form at the school if you do not have internet access. Please call 780-662-3010.

If you have a 3 or 4 year old child who has been recommended to apply for Program Unit Funding (PUF) support by a medical professional, AHS, or current Speech and Language consultant, please contact the BRSD Division Office to be considered for the limited program spaces for the 2020-21 school year. You will be required to complete an application and provide current assessment reports. The number to call is 780-672-6131 or forward name, age and reports to inclusion@brsd.ab.ca.

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Loose Ends: Silly geese

Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

My day began on a cheerful note, or squawk.

I heard the chatter of a flock of geese flying somewhere overhead. To

me it was an omen of spring’s arrival, but when I told Hubby about it his response was, “Were they wearing skis?”

He said there is still so much snow around that the birds would have trouble finding a suitable landing site, that rather than flapping around in frustration they’d turn back.

Well, I wasn’t about to let the old spoil sport ruin my morning. So I imagined silly geese on skis slaloming and skid-

ding to clumsy stops in some farmer’s field and started giggling . . .

Right up until my breakfast exploded. I had this raisin scone, a real treat because it’s been years since I’ve had one, on the bread board, ready to cut it in half for toasting. The knife blade was halfway through and the whole scone crumbled, leaving me with, well, crumbs. I was ready to trash it when I thought, remember the silly geese, and spread

peanut butter or jam on the larger pieces and scooped the rest up with a spoon. I ended up with more on my jammies – pun intended – but I was still smiling and it wasn’t even noon yet. A miracle!

Shortly after that I stabbed myself. Not with a knife and not on purpose. With a straight pin, something I use a lot of when sewing. I learned early that eyeballing didn’t lead to matched corners or straight seams.

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• The total deaths are: 41 in the Calgary zone; 10 in the North zone; nine in the Edmonton zone; and one in the Central zone.

• One of the recent deaths was a man in his 80s who was a resident at the J.B. Wood Continuing Care in High Prairie.

• To date, 358 cases have been confirmed at continuing care facilities, and 39 residents at these facilities have died.

• Starting today, locations of all active outbreaks in acute care and continuing care facilities will be posted at alberta.ca/covid-19-alberta-data.aspx.

• There have been 104,370 people tested for COVID-19 and a total of 109,015 tests performed

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• There are 401 cases in workers from the Cargill meat processing plant in High River, and 515 total cases have been linked to that outbreak.

• There is a dedicated team working on reducing spread, with particular attention to households that may not have the resources or space for self-isolation to happen.

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According to the Government of Alberta, the most important measure Albertans can take to prevent respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, is to practise good hygiene.

This includes cleaning your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds, avoiding touching your face, coughing or sneezing into your elbow or sleeve, and disposing of tissues appropriately.

During the early evening hours of April 17, reports were made of a pickup swerving all over the road, now parked in the lot near the Esso Station. Members attended and proceeded with an impaired operation of a motor vehicle investigation. The driver was arrested and provided two samples of breath which were over the legal limit. The driver was released to appear in Vegreville court.

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plied a Band-Aid with dinosaurs on a lime green background. Still smiling!

After the pin attack I found out hair salons aren’t considered ‘necessary’ businesses but cannabis stores are. Say what? If I don’t get my hair cut on a regular schedule I’ll soon resemble a woolly bear. This emergency calls for the big guns – I’m getting out my Dolly Parton wig . . .

Even the silly geese will laugh.

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1,273 confirmed recovered cases and 187 new cases of COVID-19 in the province Yesterday, April 21, in the latest update, there were 1,273 confirmed recovered cases in the province, and 187 new cases reported, bringing the total number of cases to 3,095.

Two Albertans have died since April 20, bringing the total number of reported deaths to 61.

Latest updates • Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 2,204 cases in the Calgary zone; 446 cases in the Edmonton zone; 200 cases in the South zone; 148 cases in the North zone; 77 cases in the Central zone; 20 cases in zones yet to be confirmed.

• Of these cases, there are currently 64 people in hospital, 18 of whom have been admitted to intensive care units (ICU).

Pinning is all that keeps more hapless quilt tops from ending up tossed into a dark corner. But every once in a while one of the point little beasts decides to stab me, this time with half the pin imbedded in my thigh.

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Canada, our home and capitulating land

EDITORIAL Kerry Anderson Tofield Mercury Publisher

Russia has been building up military power along its northern border for many years now, with the goal no doubt to lay claim to a great deal of the Arctic and its minerals estimated to be worth $30 trillion (Canada’s annual Gross Domestic Product is $1.9 trillion).

It would seem to many Canadians that problems with Russia are half a world away, yet specially-made ice and water vessels have circumnavigated the northern route from Russia to Northern Canada in roughly 4,000 km (not as far as Vancouver to Halifax).

It has been estimated that a quarter of the world’s remaining oil and gas reserves are likely on the seafloor of the Arctic and although that may not be of interest to the Canadian

government or world environmentalists, it seems that it may be very important indeed to the Russian government, Chinese Communist Party business investments and now the USA. Eight countries have borders to the Arctic Ocean region and the North Pole, including Canada, Russia and the USA, but most of the area is considered international waters as is the sea bottom unless it is part of a continental shelf extending from a particular country. Russia has two massive claims of continental shelf extensions under dispute, coming from areas off its huge northern border.

Much of the Arctic region is under constant dispute and as sea ice melts due to the planet’s recent warming patterns, sea lanes have opened up as have financial opportunities.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that opening up Arctic shipping through the Northern Sea Route could rival the Suez Canal as a major commercial link to Europe.

Considering Ca-

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nada’s lack of inclination to get its oil to market, it seems unlikely the present Canadian government would have any ambitions of piping oil and gas north for shipping into world markets (let alone exploring these vast Arctic resources).

Meanwhile it is reported that Russia has been pursuing enhanced Arctic gas pipelines, icebreaking freighters, and transshipment facilities for Liquefied Natural Gas.

With that investment, Russia has been reopening abandoned former Soviet Union military bases in the north and accumulating military strength to protect its investments.

Always seeming to capitulate rather than compete, Canadian PM Trudeau joined forces with outgoing US President Obama in late 2016 to announce that their countries were banning oil and gas development in northern waters, while com-

pletely ignoring the imminent end of the Obama administration.

Also ignored in this knee jerk agreement were the people of the north, who have limited career options especially when its own government is intent on ending fossil fuel development. Neither the Canadian Northwest Territories, Yukon, or Nunavut were consulted before this agreement, or was Alaska by former President Obama.

Almost immediately

upon being elected, President Trump reversed the Arctic bans, which then put Canadian policies at odds with all three world economic and military powers.

Now PM Trudeau wants to sit with these men at the UN Security Council table?

Let’s hope they like cute lap dogs who sit up on their hind legs on command, and fetch coffee. I fear that is how Canada is being perceived to these world leaders.

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3-D face masks Continued from Page 2

floating it in the community and testing the market.”

Speaking about the process of actually printing the masks, he said that once he had tweaked and decided upon the design, it was a matter of machinizing.

“The process is quite simple in terms of printing,” Schmidt said.

“Once the file is acquired you run it through a slicing program, which then writes the file into a format that the printer can understand mathematically to build from the ground up.”

Once all the components are printed it takes a few consumables like material to make a gasket to seal around the face and elastic to tighten around your head.

“It’s just a small little one-man assembly

line,” Schmidt added, laughing.

It’s easy to see that he not only has a passion for what he has created and produced, but he enjoys the process of knowing that he is using his time and resources wisely.

“Taking care of my two daughters keeps me busy, and all of us love being in this small community.”

It’s Schmidt’s hope that he is able to provide enough masks for people who need them.

“When I first posted this on social media, I thought I would be approached with one or two requests, but soon I realized I was completely wrong! I was being asked to make four to five masks per family because there are just so many people who needs them, and I am happy to oblige – as much as I can.”

LEFT: Eight-year old Ellie wearing one of Schmidt’s creations. ABOVE: Joel Schmidt, the creator of the 3D face masks, now helping out his community.

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During the COVID-19 crisis, the Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is encouraging animal owners to contact them before their animals become distressed in order to discuss ways they can provide help.

“Our organization knows, when people suffer animals suffer, and we would like to help before animals become compromised,” said Dan Kobe, Communications Manager at the Alberta SPCA. In a press release, Alberta SPCA Executive Director Terra Johnston said, “Animal shelters in Alberta have limited abil-

ity to take in surrendered or distressed animals. It is our goal to help owners to care for their animals on their property to prevent animals from being neglected and shelters from becoming overwhelmed.”

Last month the Alberta SPCA was able to obtain pet food donations from Nestle Purina PetCare in Innisfail, and from Champion Pet Foods just outside of Edmonton that will be used to help companion animals in need.

According to Kobe, when it comes to livestock or other pets, the Alberta SPCA will work to help owners find feed for their animals in need.

“The Alberta SPCA program is available to

animal owners in our jurisdictional area, which is most areas of the province outside of Edmonton and Calgary,” Kobe explained.

Johnston further added, “As with all initiatives to help Albertans during this unprecedented time, we ask people to not take advantage of this program, and to only call or email us if they are truly in need.”

Kobe said that the Alberta SPCA website outlines various ways in which people can look ahead to take steps.

The website states: “Caring for livestock could be a challenge for anyone who becomes sick with COVID-19. The Continued on Page 9

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County budget to be calculated based on 75 per cent collection rate on taxes Patricia Harcourt With Beaver County's tax collection down to 88 per cent for last year, a further economic downturn is expected to drop the collectability of taxes even further this year.

The county was in line to have a balanced budget until falling oil and gas prices meant some local companies could not pay their taxes, and others walked away from their wells. The COVID-19 pandemic further slowed economic growth overall.

County Council discussed the 2020 municipal budget noting they are mandated to have a balanced one despite the challenges now being faced.

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said borrowing to finance road construction would provide a cushion for the county as opposed to taking funds out of reserves.

"We need to look at all the scenarios," he said, mentioning that other municipalities have found interesting options to help out.

Assistant CAO Margaret Jones then mentioned the Beaver Emergency Services Commission requisition, considered a large line item the county has to collect on behalf of BESC. "Even one year (of that requisition amount) would help us a lot," she said, also noting that revenues from community policing tickets will also be down this year due to the pandemic distancing rules.

Hrabec, chair of the BESC board, said the requisition would be discussed at its next meeting.

Councillor Barry Bruce (Division

4) said he didn't have a crystal ball but expected the COVID-19 issue wouldn't last forever. With that in mind, he suggested borrowing money to "try and get people working and provide a normal amount of service" to the ratepayers instead of cutting back services or raising mill rates.

Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) said that, despite revenues also going down $2 million from uncollected taxes, there were some funds from the closed county campgrounds and other sources.

"I just hate to let go of our plans," he said, in terms of road construction. Other revenue could also be lost as "some of the smaller (oil and gas) companies will walk away."

He agreed to go with the proposed budget "with a slight adjustment on the collectible (taxes)."

"Yes, go as planned, we don't have a crystal ball," said Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2), even with "a lot of requests for tax deferrals."

He said the county still had a strong assessment base. "It looks like we can collect the taxes to fulfill the wishes in the budget," he said, adding the county can go back to reserves, the BESC requisition and closed campground savings for any deficiencies.

"I'd like to see us proceed," he said. "I'm quite worried about 2021 when the province takes over M&E assessments."

Borrowing rates make it possible to finance funds but the county also has reserves to fall back on, Kallal said.

Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1) agreed with Peterson's suggestion of using 75 per cent as a

given collection rate for this budget. And Hrabec's suggestion of borrowing to build the Parrish & Heimbecker road "frees up money for this year.'

In that way, "we could ride out this unfortunate scenario we find ourselves in," he said.

Kallal stressed that the county's main concern was for public works and road building this year.

"I feel the county isn't in that bad a shape and the county's just going to deal with the pandemic," he said, advocating the county pass the original (proposed) budget despite not knowing the future.

"We see our governments backing up every day and changing their minds," he said. "What else can we do?"

An mill rate increase appeared to be off the table after Jones explained that education property taxes and BESC requisitions alone will cause a 2.5 to 3 per cent increase.

"A (mill rate) increase would

have people struggling," she said.

The county does not control the requisitions, which it must collect on behalf of the province and commission.

"It's hard to put taxes up when everybody's in the same boat," said Kallal.

Council passed a motion by Peterson directing administration to prepare a draft budget using a collection rate for taxes of 75 per cent, borrowing for the P&H road construction project, and considering the pandemic's impact on the county.

"The pandemic may impact road construction if everybody gets sick half-way through the project," said Jones, referring to the crew. Other impacts to agriculture included the livestock industry, said Bruce, where workers are also getting sick from COVID-19.

Kallal said he approved of the interim budget council is considering, calling it "pretty solid. I'm comfortable with it."

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Road construction to proceed despite public worksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pandemic concerns Patricia Harcourt Beaver County will proceed with six road construction projects despite concerns expressed by public works about crews keeping safe against COVID-19.

Public Works' report to council April 15 stated its preferred alternative was that "council choose to cancel all 2020 road construction," with the following explanation: "With the current COVID-19 pandemic, administration has concerns regarding crews working in close proximity," stated public works director Dan Blackie. "Crews (are) generally approximately eight staff plus contractors. Should there be a health concern related to COVID-19 with one of these working in close proximity, it would inevitably shut down the entire crew and contractors, subjecting them all to quarantine.

"This could also extend to other staff they may have been in contact with outside of the construction site at the shop, grader sheds or office."

After discussing the matter at length, council chose to proceed with the 2020 county road projects including: â&#x20AC;¢ Bruce: 1st Avenue between Queen and Main Street; â&#x20AC;¢ Bruce: Queen Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue; â&#x20AC;¢ Bruce: 2nd Avenue between Hwy. 857 and Main Street; â&#x20AC;¢ Rge. Rd. 145 between Hwy. 14 and Twp. Rd. 484; â&#x20AC;¢ Rge. Rd. 182 between Twp. Rd. 494 going north to the bridge; â&#x20AC;¢ Twp. Rd. 514 between Rge. Rd. 193 and 195.

Public Works had offered the option of deferring the work by simply "holding off" on doing the first two projects (not in bad shape); and the rest could be patched for now to keep them safe for usage for another year.

Division 5 Councillor Dale Peterson "hates to get too far behind," in the road work. "We definitely want to look after everybody." The report indicated that Rge. Rd. 182 between Twp. Rd. 494 going north to the bridge was "in bad shape. If council decides to do any construction in 2020 this would be the number one on the list to be completed."

Peterson said he was "okay with minor repairs on the rest," but wanted the 182 fixed "so as not to be a safety hazard."

Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce said he favoured postponing some work: "People understand our limitations and they'll be good with that."

Bruce said he was far more concerned about keeping funds in case there is a shortfall in the number of people paying their taxes this year. The county's collection rate for 2019 was 88 per cent, down from normal years where it could be as high as 98 per cent.

Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook said safety was "number one" for him.

"We don't want people put in a vulnerable position," he said, adding that, if the pandemic restrictions eased off in the summer, some of the work could proceed into the fall.

Blackie told council that contractors need to have a schedule from which to work in order to plan their projects out for the year, and to apply for projects.

Also, workers have to book hotels and the company needs to know the number of people that will be coming.

Smook replied that the municipalities are "between a rock and a hard place," taking in fewer non-residential taxes thanks to the province's legislation. He said the province should have given some funds back to the municipalities "instead of putting all their funds into their own projects."

He noted that Twp. Rd. 514 was reverted back to gravel last year with the promise it would be hard topped this year. With funds short in supply he suggested possibly borrowing the money instead of taking county dollars for the projects.

"Maybe it's time to do the work because people need work," he said.

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) agreed: "I think it's time we moved ahead."

CAO Bob Beck added: "The RMA (Rural Municipalities Association) is getting the message from the province that the province would like municipalities to do some work," and funding through the gas tax may help with that.

Some "shovel ready" project announcements may be made later following the county budget finalizing.

"We want to protect the taxpayers plus get some work done," he said.

"We're worried about the budget," said Hrabec, but the county should use its "due diligence" in terms of hiring local people.

"My recommendation would be to go for everything," he said, referring to the 2020 project list.

"I can't see letting our infrastructure crumble," said Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2), saying he would "hate to see us fall behind" in the road work.

"COVID-19 is a fact," he said, but the county has a "young, healthy crew."

Although he didn't want to see anybody getting sick, "I'd like to follow up with Councillor Hrabec (that) it's time to moveâ&#x20AC;¦The funds are in place and we are shovel ready."

Hrabec's motion to proceed with the projects as presented, and that either the funds are borrowed or taken out of reserves so as not to affect the tax levy, was passed.

Hrabec said this would be an alternate way to pay for the work other than using Municipal Sustainability Initiative capital funds.

"I agree with Councillor Bruce we have to be careful with our ratepayers."

He noted that "a lot of projects in other jurisdictions are being financed."

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County cuts late penalty 50 per cent for 2020 taxes Patricia Harcourt Beaver County is cutting the penalty for late payment of 2020 taxes by 50 per cent.

This means the first penalty of 12 per cent imposed on Nov. 1 will be halved to 6 per cent.

The second penalty if taxes still are not paid on Jan. 16 was 6 per cent, and would now be dropped to 3 per cent.

A motion by Councillor Dale Peterson (Division 5) for administration to prepare an amendment to the tax bylaw for the proposed reductions in penalties was passed.

After discussion, the due date of Oct. 31 was kept the same.

However, in 2020 the deadline is Nov. 2 because Oct. 31 is a Saturday.

The move was made after the province agreed to defer payment of non-residential education

taxes to December 2020. The province then asked the municipalities, which collects the property taxes for it, to honour the commitment.

To simplify the process, Beaver County is changing its bylaw to include both residential and non-residential taxes and municipal, education and senior foundation taxes.

However, the county did not agree to a recommendation by the province for changes to the penalty date for utility account payments.

"Beaver County's utilities include sewer system and waste collection fees in the Hamlet of Bruce, and sewer system fees in the Hamlet of Kinsella and Equity Industrial Park (EIP)," stated Assistant CAO Margaret Jones, in her report to council April 15.

Council did not consider there was a need to defer the fee payment penalties so no motion was made.

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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The following Development Applications have been APPROVED (except where otherwise noted) by the Development Officer under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No. 98-801, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

Beaver County recognizes the seriousness of the coronavirus outbreak and our top priority is the health and safety of our community and staff.

We are taking the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus and are limiting staff interaction with the public.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, the Beaver County Services Centre and Transportation Shop will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. Staff will continue to work in the office and provide the essential services our residents need.

Please check the County’s website at www.beaver.ab.ca for access to on-line forms, information regarding methods of payment, etc. You may also reach staff at the Services Centre at 780-663-3730.

Most, if not all, of your questions or concerns can be addressed on-line or by speaking with a staff member on the phone. County staff are available and happy to assist you with any questions you have regarding County services, applications, payment of accounts, etc.

For more information regarding COVID-19, please refer to Alberta Health Services’ website at https://albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16944.aspx or the Alberta Government’s website at https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-foralbertans.aspx.

Thank you for respecting the health and safety of our employees and for helping prevent the spread of this virus. Your patience is appreciated.

APPEAL DEADLINE: May 13, 2020 Application No. 020020-20-D0007 Applicant: Ducks Unlimited Canada Location: NW 25-50-18-W4 Development: Sign for Conservation Project – 1.22m x 2.44m APPEAL DEADLINE: May 13, 2020 Application No. 020020-20-D0006 Applicant: Dragan Uzelac Location: SW 30-51-19-W4 Development: Micro Cultivation Shop 62x80 sq. f APPEAL DEADLINE: May 13, 2020 Application No. 020020-20-D0005 Applicant: Suzanne Pelrine Location: NW 17-51-19-W4 Development: Home Occupation – Construction Company Office Any person wishing to appeal a decision may do so by serving written notice on the prescribed form (stating reasons for the appeal) and submitting the applicable fee of $200.00 to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at the following address. The notice of appeal must be submitted before 4:30 pm on the appeal deadline date shown above, or be postmarked by the appeal deadline date. The prescribed form is available at www.beaver.ab.ca or at the County office. Further information regarding the above decision(s) may be obtained from the County Office, Ryley, Alberta.

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

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Beaver County Service Centre 5120 - 50 Street Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Campground Operations On April 15th, 2020 Beaver County Council made the difficult decision to postpone Beaver County’s campground opening dates.

Due to COVID-19, the campground opening dates for Black Nugget Lake Campground and Camp Lake Campground have been pushed back to June 26, 2020, unless this date can change to be sooner based on recommendations from the Province of Alberta and Alberta Health Services.

Additionally, the day-use areas at both parks will remain closed as well as the fishing area at Black Nugget Lake Park will remain closed.

The health and safety of our residents, visitors, staff, and contractors is our top priority. These measures are in line with Provincial recommendations to practice physical distancing.

Campground Reservations Our campground reservation system is now taking reservations for June 26, 2020 onward. For those who have already made reservations, we are working on processing refunds or rebookings.

We apologize to our residents and visitors for this inconvenience, which we realize is significant and unprecedented.

Crime Watch Annual Meeting Beaverhill Rural Crime Watch (BRCW) Annual General Meeting Beaverhill Rural Crime Watch recognizes the seriousness of the COVID – 19 outbreaks, and the health and safety of our community and volunteers is very important to us, therefore the AGM has been postponed until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. Stay healthy and stay safe.

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For further information, please contact the County Office at 780-663-3730 or email at administration@beaver.ab.ca.

Request for Tenders Tenders – Culvert 2020 and Cold Mix 2020 Beaver County is seeking quotes for the supply of Cold Mix and Culverts for the 2020 season. Both RFQs close on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 10:00:00 am.

Details can be found on https://www.beaver.ab.ca/residents/proposals-quotes or the Alberta Purchasing Connection website www.purchasingconnection.ca

2020 Strychnine Sales Due to the current circumstances with COVID-19, strychnine sales will be done by appointment only, beginning April 21, 2020.

This can be arranged by calling 780-663-3730 and speaking with the Agriculture Department.

Beaver County will be selling 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate to farmers who are experiencing severe Richardson Ground Squirrel infestations in annual crops, forage crops, rangeland and pastures. **PRICE** $10.50 per 250 ml vial or $250.00 per case • MAXIMUM of two (2) cases may be purchased based on infestation level.

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

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

Payment will ONLY be accepted by check or prearranged credit card payment.

The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - Page 11

I am a lifelong learner: Principal Muench Moush John Tofield Mercury

Tofield School Principal Janice Muench will embark on her doctoral degree next month at the University of Portland.

Despite the uncertainty of the times and COVID-19 pandemic dictating how we live, Muench is determined to pursue her lifelong passion of learning.

“I am a lifelong learner and have been seriously considering the pursuit of a PhD over the last ten years,” Muench said. “I was looking for the right fit as I wanted to be able to continue to work while completing another degree. I love

leadership and more than that, I love seeing students succeed in learning and in life. It is an area of passion for me. I recently became a Trainer for Reclaiming Youth International which was another long-standing dream.”

When she found out that the University of Portland’s Ed. Doctoral Program supports an Edmonton cohort to complete studies on weekends and online, thereby allowing students to continue working, she knew that she had found a strong university program.

According to Muench, when she attended Portland’s orientation and learned that their vision was

to ensure that every student finds meaning, success, and support in their schooling, she knew that she had found the “right fit” – the university and professors that embody what she believes in regarding instruction delivery.

“My goal is to further my knowledge and understanding of how best to support all kids to succeed in school,” Muench stated. “Beyond that, I want to continue working in leadership roles, write a book, and continue to provide training to organizations in the area of supporting the most valuable resource in the whole wide world – our children.”

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Alberta Energy Minister participates in OPEC meeting Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter

In a teleconference on Thursday, April 9, with editors and publishers of the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association (AWNA), Premier Jason Kenney informed his audience that Alberta’s Energy Minister, Sonya Savage, participated in a video meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for what he called, “the first time in recorded history.”

Kenney said, “We think Saudi Arabia and Russia are trying to permanently damage North America Oil.” He said that he, too, had conducted extensive talks daily with US representatives and energy leaders regarding what he called, “a predatory dump of oil exports on the market.”

Kenney stated that the province has been working with the Government of Canada on a credit support and liquidity for the oil and gas industry.

Savage announced Friday, April 10, “We are cautiously pleased to see that OPEC+ has agreed to reduce production by 10 million barrels per day.

“The decision to surge supply in the face of the collapse of energy demand triggered by COVID-19 has endangered jobs throughout Alberta and Canada, while forcing North American storage to near capacity.

“The agreement to implement production limits by OPEC+ brings global energy producers in line with measures that Alberta has reluctantly taken since January 2019.

“For our part, we have already seen Alberta producers voluntarily lower their production and cut their capital spending due to decreased demand because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“However, demand will return as economies around the globe recover from this pandemic. Life will return to normal. In the interim, we hope that the measures taken by OPEC+ will stabilize the global price of oil and prevent further stress to energy workers in Alberta.

“Albertans are resilient. Our energy sector has seen high and lows in the past and it has prevailed.

“We will continue to take every action necessary to ensure that the sector is in the best possible position for recovery.”

Kenney, however, cau-

tioned that recovery for the oil and gas industry will be slow, “We can expect to see much worse conditions in the

oil and gas industry in the months to come.”

He repeated his warning from a public address made Tuesday,

April 7 to all Albertans: “The rest of the world will experience strong recovery this summer, but not in Alberta.”

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Remember When

FRIENDLY TAKE-OVER: Melanie, left, and Sandy Lusk are two from the Lusk family who are new owners of Sandy’s Country Store – formerly Marilyne’s/V&S. They opened their doors Oct. 8 and plan their grand opening in the spring. This image appeared in The Tofield Mercury dated Oct. 13, 1998. Photo by M. Molyneux

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Holden 4-H Beef Club members work on their projects from home Kate Albrecht & Zane Gunderson Club Reporters

We wish that we were writing this inviting you to our Achievement Day and our District Show and Sale. Even though we can’t meet in person, we remain connected as a club. As individual families, we are all still working with our 4-H projects at home.

About one month ago our parents had an online meeting to discuss how we should market our steers. A price was decided on, and our steers were sold as carcass animals.

Within two days of this decision, all 12 of our steers were sold!

A BIG thank you goes out to our local communities, businesses, friends and family who continue to support 4-H in every way they can.

We at the 4-H Beef Club appreciate you all very much!

Cleaver member Rhea Gunderson with her 4-H project ‘First Class.’ SUBMITTED PHOTO

Our projects are coming along nicely and now that the weather has warmed up, it is much easier to work with our cattle. We continue to train and groom our animals, and we will be making videos for our leaders about our projects.

The Dietrich family of Redrich Farm from Forestburg who were going to judge our Achievement Day have generously offered to give us feedback from pictures and videos of our projects for any members who would like some tips.

We certainly hope to gather as a club for a BBQ and a wind-up gathering for the year, but time will tell when that can happen.

Just a reminder: we appreciate everyone who continues to support 4-H.

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ACTIVITY SECTION >Updates from Local Businesses >Activities Inside for all ages stuck at home >Effective Hygiene & Social Distancing Tips

Mercury LEADER The Tofield

THE LAMONT

Campbell McLennan

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We are OPEN & here to serve you!

Campbell McLennan Chrysler is taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of everyone who visits us during these challenging times.

In addition, we have changed the way we do business to provide the most stress-free experience possible. Our website (www.campbellmclennan.com) now has a “SHOP FROM HOME” option to allow you to do every part of the buying process from the comfort of home.

Both Sales and Service have pick-up and delivery options to allow our customers the greatest flexibility and show that you are our number one priority!

Take Care, Be Safe, Campbell McLennan Chrysler

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Ways to try and avoid spreading illness at home Spending time together with loved ones is an important component of daily life. However, when an illness affects one person of the household, that highly coveted closeness can put others at risk.

Infectious diseases are equal opportunity hitchhikers. Should a person be waylaid by influenza, strep throat, mononucleosis, or COVID-19, casual contact may be all it takes to pass the illness to someone else.

WE ARE OPEN Located in Tofield at 5023-52 Ave., we are here to assist you with all your automobile & vehicle needs. We are operating now from

Monday to Friday 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

We will get through this together.

Stay home, stay safe!

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that COVID-19 is primarily spread from personto-person among people who are in close contact with one another (within about six feet). Respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes can land in the mouths or noses of people nearby or possibly be inhaled through the lungs.

Other viruses and bacteria spread from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects and then touching one’s own mouth, nose or possibly the eyes.

Keeping household members safe when one person is ill can be challenging, but it is possible.

These steps can help keep everyone in a household safe, particularly from virulent diseases.

• Wash your hands. This is the most effective way to prevent the spread of

WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU We are closed to the public at the moment, but our Administration and FCSS offices are still staffed from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – Noon and 1 - 4:30 p.m.

All phone lines are active, and we are here to answer any queries and take payments.

You may reach us via phone 780-662-3269 or email adminclerk@tofieldalberta.ca

Town of Tofield Mayor, council, and staff are also providing regular updates through COUNCIL CORNER In the event of an emergency, the on-call number is active 24/7

Call 780-220-3712

germs. As frequently as possible, wash your hands, but especially after touching frequently used items or before and after preparing and eating food.

• Disinfect surfaces. Target areas that are frequently touched by all members of the household.

Such surfaces include doorknobs, stairway railings, bathroom and kitchen faucets, the refrigerator door, light switches, and cabinet knobs. Make sure to keep the disinfectant visibly wet on the surface for the “dwell time” recommended on the label instructions to fully kill the germs.

• Consider colour coding. Use microfibre cloths, which don’t harbor germs like porous sponges do, with different colours for cleaning each room of the house to prevent the spread of germs from one area to another.

• Keep your distance.

Sick individuals should stay away from others as much as possible. Now

might be the time to use a guest bedroom for spouses who normally share a bed.

Designate a separate bathroom for healthy individuals. Do not touch hands, hug, or kiss others while you are ill. Kaiser Foundation Health Plans also suggests hygiene techniques like coughing or sneezing into a tissue or sleeve to trap the virus.

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els. Do not share towels and linens with others while sick. Now is the time for a personal bath towel or bathrobe for showering and drying hands, offers Meridian Health.

It can be difficult to avoid spreading disease when one member of a household is sick. But with proper hygiene and diligence, illnesses can be contained.

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Handling the mental challenges of social distancing can be difficult The concept of “social distancing” was no doubt a mystery to millions of people prior to 2020. But in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19, a novel coronavirus that was first discovered in China in late 2019 but soon spread across the globe, social distancing became a household term.

Social distancing refers to actions deliberately designed to increase the physical space between people to avoid spreading illness. The American Psychological Association notes that social distancing typically requires that people stay at least six feet apart from each other while also avoiding gathering spaces such as schools, churches, concert halls, and public transportation. In an effort to prevent community spread, many state and provincial governments mandated the closure of all businesses deemed “nonessential,” forcing many working professionals to work from home full-time and temporarily putting millions of additional workers out of work.

Social distancing measures are designed to serve the greater good, and these efforts can be effective at stopping the spread of harmful viruses like COVID-19. But social distancing also can produce unwanted side effects. The APA notes that research has shown that people who are social distancing may be vulnerable to fear and anxiety; depression and boredom; anger, frustration or irritability; and stigmatization. However, the APA also notes that research has uncovered successful ways to cope with social distancing.

• Make time for fun activities. Psychologists recommend balancing time spent on news and social media with other activities unrelated to social distancing or quarantine. Make a conscious effort each day to read a book, listen to music, or even learn a new language.

• Get news from reliable sources. Inaccurate information about COVID-19 can spread fear, making it even more difficult for people to cope with social

distancing. The APA recommends people get their information from news outlets that rely on trusted

organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organiza-

tion.

• Maintain virtual connections with others. Faceto-face interactions may

not be possible, but the APA notes the value of phone calls, text messages, video chat, and social

Busy B Bargains Tofield School continues to provide quality programming for students even during this challenging time of COVID-19.

Administration is working in the school through the week 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Homework (paper) pickups and dropoffs are on Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please be in touch with your child's teachers if you require anything.

Administration is available at 780-662-3133 or jmuench@brsd.ab.ca. For weekly updates, like us on BRSD Facebook Page

North store: 780-662-4116 South store: 780-662-4325

Busy B South location is still accepting donations every day! Thank you for your continued support!

We are closed at this time.

Stay safe and stay strong!

Volunteers welcome to join anytime!

media. These channels of communication provide an opportunity to stay connected with loved ones and express emotions.

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle. The APA advises everyone to get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise while social distancing. Do not cope with the issues that result from social distancing by using alcohol or drugs, which may only exacerbate feelings of anxiety and depression.

People also can consider their telehealth options so they can access psychotherapists to help them through.

Social distancing has proven challenging for millions of people across the globe. As difficult as social distancing can be, there are ways for people to cope and stay in touch with their loved ones.

PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS UPDATE Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Tofield/Ryley/Beaver County West FCSS has changed how we serve our clients.

To help mitigate the potential spread of Covid-19 our office is closed to the public, but we are here taking calls. We kindly ask that customers call our team at 780-662-7067 for assistance.

New Programming In Touch Individuals feeling isolated or lonely during the pandemic can participate in this program.

Participants who register with our office will receive a call twice a week between Monday and Friday (8:30am to 4:00pm) for a check-in and a chat. Please contact our office at 780-662-7067.

Programs running with no change Meals on Wheels No change. Our team and our volunteers continue to work the Tofield Lodge to ensure individuals in need receive a meal. Meals are $7 each and available for delivery Monday to Friday. Please contact our office at 780-662-7067 if you require this service.

HOURS OF OPERATION Sunday - Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm The first hour of shopping everyday (8:00 am - 9:00 am) we dedicate to seniors.

PHONE: 780-662-3718

Programs running with change FCSS General Family Counselling All counselling sessions will be conducted over the phone. Clients will be contacted weekly.

Volunteer Income Tax Please contact the office at 780-662-7067 to discuss alternate arrangements to accept tax documents. The deadline for filing has been changed to June 1, 2020.

Programs and Events Postponed or cancelled Youth Cooking All participants registered will have their spaces honoured.

Family Movies Postponed due to social gathering regulations in place by the Government of Alberta Volunteer Appreciation Events planned for April 21st/23rd in Tofield/Ryley cancelled due to social gathering regulations in place by the Government of Alberta.

Happy Wanderers Chipman Dinner Theater and Salisbury Greenhouse cancelled due to social gathering regulations in place by the Government of Alberta.

Tofield/Ryley/Beaver County West FCSS Box 1058, Tofield, Alberta T0B 4J0 • Telephone 780-662-7067 • Facsimile 780-662-3854

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Madu’s Plumbing Viking, AB

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Heating: Lennox, Viessmann, Hot Dawg, N.T.I.

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Jeremy Cell 780-385-6479 Dale Cell 780-385-4296

During this time, we ask that customers please make sure things are clean and properly disinfected in the spaces we’ll need to work, as we have small children in our family. Thanks for your support!

We are OPEN for all your Building Construction Needs!

Viking, Alberta

We’ve been listed an “Essential Service.”

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Commercial, Farm, Residential, Siding, Soffit, Fascia.

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Dennis Bird 780-385-5689 Jeff Bird 780-390-0269

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Five essential tips that’ll make working from home feel more natural With remote work on the rise, it comes with unexpected challenges. Stop them from standing between you and your best

work-self by following these simple tips: 1. Keep to a schedule. Try to keep your work day routine to the schedule it’s used

to — wake up at your regular time and keep to your morning rituals, starting work when you’d normally head out the door. But don’t

We are still open for take-out and pick-up!

HOURS: Mon. – Sat. 6:30 am – 8:30 pm Sun. 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

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5116-46 Ave. Tofield • 780-662-0307

forget to also give yourself breaks you’d give yourself at the office, when you’d take them. The less your body realizes you’re still home, the more comfortable and productive you’ll be.

2. Keep up the dress code.

Normally, you associate the clothes you wear at home with being at ease and relaxed. By fusing your work and leisure clothes, you’ll be robbing your work-self of productivity and your

home-self of relaxation.

Don’t go all-out, but wear something you could get away with at the office. This will help you get down to work with a professional mindset and set yourself up for a successful day.

3. Keep your strength up.

Working from home can be surprisingly strength-sapping. Make sure you get up and walk around — take the same effort to move around at least once an hour, which

Beary Berry Honey We are still OPEN our Regular hours!

Tues., Thurs., and Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We sanitize high touch surfaces between customers and are permitting only one customer in our store at a time.

Please do not come if you are feeling unwell.

We thank all our customers for their continued support!

19225 Twp. Rd. 504 • 780-662-3577

Watch our Facebook page or website (www. beavermunicipal.com) for updates.

you should be doing at the office anyway. It’s also important to eat well. Your kitchen is right there, so use it. Make your lunch break an opportunity to stand up and try cooking something fast and fun before settling back down.

4. Keep the conversation going. Even if you’re an introvert, going into the office provides some muchneeded social interaction. At home, you may be shielded from its distracting aspects, but you’re also cut off from that contact and support network. Make a point of having at least one phone call or Zoom meeting with a coworker every day. Avoid typed conversations, they offer less of a hard break from your work, and the two bleed together too easily.

5. Keep the tunes coming.

At home, the silence can potentially be just as focusbreaking as a coworker wandering up to you to discuss the latest internet meme. Don’t let the quiet take over, there are many music streaming options like Sirius XM, Spotify, Apple Music, and thousands of radio stations all across the continent that offer live streaming.

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Sedgewick 4841 47 St, Sedgewick, AB

Business as Usual with some common shortages such as hand sanitizer and bleach due to COVID-19 crisis.

Please follow directions of signs throughout store. Please observe social distancing when shopping as a courtesy to other customers – stay 2 metres apart!

Sedgewick, AB

Regular Hours - Curbside Service Only Call Ahead - we’ll take patients into clinic and gather info from you over the phone.

Call Ahead for prescription refills, food or supplies

780-384-0003 Emergency and urgent care only - call to verify

STORE HOURS Tuesday to Friday - 9 am - 5:30 pm Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm Close Sunday & Monday

Call Ahead 780-384-3528

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Three steps to improve digital literacy skills with so many working from home No matter your age, enjoying all today’s world has to offer involves going online and using technology. But if you don’t feel comfortable or confident with all things digital, it can be hard to participate and feel connected. To start honing your skills, try these key tips: 1. Start with a small goal. Don’t set yourself up for failure and frustration by wanting to do it all at once. If you’re just starting out, set yourself a small achievable goal, like sending your kids or grandkids an email. If

you’re more advanced, aim to master a new software program or platform, like InDesign or WordPress.

Depending on your goal and level of expertise, you can find resources online or among friends and family.

2. Understand the basics. Even if you think you’re beyond the basics, it’s important to make sure you have a solid foundation on which to build. Familiarize yourself with the general terminology of the digital world, including words like ISP, cookies, and anti-

virus software.

You’ll also want to learn best practices for staying safe online, such as never opening an email from an unknown sender and looking for secure “https” sites when entering personal or financial information.

3. Participate in a workshop. Sometimes face-toface coaching is the best way to learn something new. A great resource while much of the world is shut down is called Youth Teaching Adults, a new digital literacy program that hosts free workshops where adults

learn digital literacy skills from youth volunteer-tutors. The one-on-one workshops are led by youth, allowing them to develop important leadership skills and gain

high school community service hours. Workshops can take place in all kinds of settings: learning and community centres, libraries, schools, youth centres and settlement or

newcomers’ organizations across the country.

Learn more information, access free lesson plans and book a workshop in your community at youthteachingadults.ca.

Viking/Beaver Family and Community Support Services

WHAT WE DO: Home Help • Meals on Wheels • General Family Counseling Food Bank intake • Christmas Hampers • Tools for School Volunteer Income Tax program • Monthly Community Newsletter • Community Registration Night • Volunteer Appreciation Health Fairs • Parenting workshops • Community Partnerships through our Interagency group • Assistance with Government Applications (Including Seniors Benefits, Income Support and Employment Insurance) • Family Day Celebration • Easter Extravaganza • Babysitting/Home Alone Courses COMPASS Caregiver’s support group • Community Workshops • Information referral • Awareness Campaigns • and much more!

Proudly serving the communities of Viking, Holden, Bruce, Kinsella and all of east Beaver County.

Viking: Phone: 780-336-4024 4924 53 Avenue Box 688 Viking, AB T0B 4N0 www.vbfcss.ca

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SATURDAYS 10 AM - 5 PM We encourage you to phone in your grocery orders to 780-754-3654 For after hour emergency items, call Robert at 587-281-1648

We would like to thank our customers for their continued support through this tough time, and let you know that we are taking all necessary precautions to keep everyone safe and healthy.

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Ph: 780-385-3712

ASC warns about work from home scams The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is warning Alberta investors about potentially fraudulent ads by companies offering opportunities to work from home as traders in the financial markets during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Typically claiming to train you on trading stocks or forex, the ads state that traders can keep a large percentage of the profits, and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need experience or a licence; however, the firms demand payment of fees from would-be traders, and the ASC believes neither the firms nor fees are legitimate.

Day trading on the stock or foreign exchange markets is inherently high-risk and usually requires professional training and advanced software. The extreme volatility of current market conditions compounds the level of difficulty in achieving the high returns the ads claim.

In Canada, anyone in the business of trading securities must be registered with the securities regulator in each province or territory where they do business, unless an exemption applies. To become registered, individuals need to meet minimum proficiency standards.

The ASC expects that similar scams will continue to increase as more Canadians are looking for alternative sources of income due to layoffs or requirements to stay home during the COVID19 crisis.

Anyone who has information about these

schemes is urged to contact the ASC at inquiries@asc.ca or by calling 403-355-4151 (tollfree 1-877-355-4488).

The ASC, as part of the Canadian Securities Administrators, is also warning investors about companies claiming to

have products or services that will prevent, detect, or cure COVID-19. At this time, there is no vaccine or natural health product that is authorized to treat or protect against COVID-19.

More information about the ASCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response

to the COVID-19 crisis is available here.

The ASC urges the public to familiarize themselves with some common red flags of investing and other resources available at its investor focused website, checkfirst.ca.

Need Help?

Need Internet or Wi-Fi to apply for COVID-19 assistance programs?

We can help! Call us for an appointment at Centre in Killam Practice Social Distancing Stay Safe!

MAIN STREET Alliance AB 780-879-2100 ll WE DO: Embroidery - Engraving (rotary & laser) Signs - Decals - Vehicle Graphics Direct to Garment Printing and a whole lot more!

We are still Open for business!

Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 am - 3 pm If you're sick, please stay home!

To Order or Make Arrangements for Pickup, Email: mainstreetmedley@gmail.com Message us on Facebook at

facebook.com/mainstreetmedleyalliance

OPENING MAY 1ST

Call 780-879-2100 leave a message or Laurie's cell 780-385-5267

Daysland Pharmacy Main St. Daysland Starting May 1st, Open 10am to 8pm Set up appointments to come in earlier Call 780-879-2240

Place order ahead Nick & Donna Kozak of time 11067 - 602 Secondary Rd curb side pick up 22km east of Alliance or 3km west of Junction Sec Rd # 872 &602 Email:

780-879-2240

ndkozak72@gmail.com

Call Ahead: (780) 374-3900

Our Hours Have Changed: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 6 pm Saturdays 9 am - 3 pm Sunday and Holidays CLOSED We are still open for business!

Deliveries Available!

Stay Safe and Remember to Wash Your Hands!

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Pandemic an unfortunate reminder to have a serious illness plan The current climate is a time of stress and uncertainty for many of us.

But one thing we can to alleviate stress for ourselves and our families is to plan ahead in case we get a serious illness, like COVID-19. For some, contingency planning can be therapeutic. Below is a checklist of the top things to think about and what to

do to prepare: 1. Live like you were dying. If you were to die today, think about what you would want said about you at your funeral and let that thought or image of yourself govern your behaviour for your remaining days.

2. Say what needs to be said, and make sure your relationships are in order.

At times like these, relationships are the most important things to manage.

Think about the financial implications of your death or long-term disability and be sure you have adequate insurance.

3. Decide how you want medical decisions handled.

Share your medical preferences with your family, as the time could come when

BEAVER COUNTY SEED CLEANING CO-OP

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19, we require customers to stay in their trucks.

Do not haul to the plant if you have been out of the country in the last 4 weeks or if you are feeling unwell.

We need to follow these precautions or we can potentially be closed for the season!

Thank you for your cooperation!

you may be too sick to participate in decision-making.

4. Collect all your important papers, make sure they are up-to-date, and have them in one place.

This will make it easier for

someone to come along in your absence and find your will and access your bank accounts and other important documents.

5. Consider planning your funeral down to the details of what you want

said and how you want your remains disposed of – those left behind will be grateful for the steps taken.

Taking some of these simple steps to prepare will give you and your family peace of mind.

Crystal Clear Water Warehouse 5311-50 Street Tofield • 780-662-0477 We supply: • Monashee Spring Water (only 5G) • Distilled Water • Reverse Osmosis Water • Well / RO System Filters & Chemicals • Hot Tub / Spa / Pool Chemicals & Filters

Open Mon. – Fri. 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Sat 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Closed Holidays Please stay safe during these times.

Phone 780-688-3917 • Holden, AB

780-662-4842 Our hours of operation are still the same.

Our gates are closed to the public for the safety of our staff.

Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

V&S Market carry’s our full line of products.

If you are able to call ahead with your order that would be great!

Our production is the same as usual, fully supplied and operational.

Walk-in customers are always welcome as well.

We have taken precautions for our delivery drivers as well. They now wear a mask and stay inside their vehicle.

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Social distancing & constant sanitizing practiced here!

(780) 384-2215

www.crosscountrysales.com 11562 Twp Rd 442, 4 mi East of Sedgewick Golf Course

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VIKING MEATS 5140-54th Street, Viking, AB Our Store Hours are Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays

We offer curbside pickup or in-town deliveries. E-transfers available.

Phone-in orders or email orders available!

Contact 780-336-3193 for more information.

Groceries, Produce, Dairy, Fresh Meat and Sausage Please remember to keep your distance!

When shopping, please try to keep it at one person per family for our safety and yours!

Help prevent the spread.

If you need medications/prescriptions refilled, please call ahead or use the Guardian App (Diem for Guardian) so that you will not have to be in the store waiting for your prescription.

Please give our Pharmacy staff ample time to prepare. This is mandatory!

Our temporary hours:

Bromby Welding We are Open for Business!

Located near Hardisty Just off Highway 13 East on Range Road 100

Specializing in Oilfied, Agricultural, and Metal Fabrication

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 4pm

CNC Plasma on site for all your signs, fire pits and wall art needs.

We are Closed all Lunch hours from 12 to 1 pm

CWB and ABSA Certified Contact us for ALL your jobs BIG or SMALL!! #shoplocal

Please respect physical distancing in office/shop.

Killam, Alberta 780-385-3598 Serving Town & Country since 1962

Temporary Hours: 9-5 Mon thru Fri, 9-4 Saturday & Closed Sunday.

Closed Noon - 1pm EVERY DAY!

Call: Trevor: 780-888-1621 Gary: 780-888-1095 Shop: 780-888-0005

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In need of a chuckle? Eight viral COVID jokes from social media 1. Shawna Gawreluck on Twitter wrote: “I made the mistake of telling my husband an early symptom of COVID is loss of smell.

He’s taken to passing gas in my vicinity and then when I react, informing me he is helpfully ‘performing a health check.’

“He taught the children the technique. I may divorce him.”

2. A window sign went viral that said: “Feeling guilty about your kids watching too much TV? Just mute it and put the subtitles on.

Boom. Now they’re reading.”

3. Ashley Crem on Twitter wrote: “Eighth day of self-isolation and it’s like Vegas in my house. We’re losing money by the minute, cocktails are acceptable at any hour, and nobody knows what time it is.”

4. Trish on Twitter wrote: “My husband had a letter from the government today advising him that he is at risk from COVID-19 because of an underlying health condition. Personally, I’m pretty sure he’s safe since he’s been dead nearly four years.”

5. Ry Schutt on Twitter wrote: “Turns out a major component every zombie movie was missing was a large contingent of people just straight up refusing to

admit that a zombie apocalypse was happening.”

6. Twitter user @TheSaltIsHere wrote: “You just know the Americans are gonna be making films about COVID-19 in a few years where they make it out like they singlehandedly ended the whole pandemic them-

selves. Someone like The Rock will play the badass scientist who finds the cure while also fighting terrorists for some reason.”

7. A popular meme starts with the caption “Dropped some food off to my Grandma and she had a message for me...”

We then see a picture

of the Grandmother at her window with an empty bottle and a sign that reads “Need More Wine!”

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8. Twitter user ‘@wittyidiot’ wrote: “Me drinking home alone in 2019: sad; disturbing; loser.

“Me drinking home alone in 2020: citizen; inspiration; hero.”

Chipman Hotel

780-895-7300 5031 50 St, Lamont, AB

7 D AY S A W E E K !

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TAKE OUT & DELIVERY!!

780-796-3012 4803 Queen St, Bruderheim

Hours of Operation

12 P M ~ 8 P M 7 D AY S A W E E K !

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E R O M & A Z PIZ CALL US!! 780-363-3822

Monday to Friday 8:00 ~ 5:00 Saturday 8:00 ~ 12:00

Sunday Closed 780~895~2241 Lamont, AB

Parkview Restaurant WE ARE OPEN F O R TA K E O U T Monday

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WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE PREPARED TO SUPPORT IT .

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Seasonal allergies or COVID: some distinctions that could save worry As winter gave way to spring, nature did not give any signs in relation to what the people of the world were going through. As trees and flowers bloomed just like they do every spring, the people accustomed to witnessing the awe-inspiring transformation on display each spring were experiencing a transformation of their own.

Social distancing measures enacted during the COVID-19 outbreak in late-winter 2020 forced many people to stay home, only venturing outside to run routine errands like buying groceries or filling prescriptions.

People were urged to stay home to help prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading, and those recommendations included people exhibiting mild symptoms of illness.

As spring hit its stride and pollen counts climbed, many people wondered if certain symptoms they were experiencing were byproducts of seasonal allergies or the COVID-19 virus.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that it’s easy to mistake common allergy symptoms for COVID-19, and that’s especially so given the level of concern many people have about the novel coronavirus that has already claimed thousands of victims across the globe. But it’s important that people recognize the symptoms of allergies and COVID19 are different. The following are some symptoms of allergies and some of COVID-19, courtesy of the CDC and the Mayo Clinic.

Allergy symptoms • Itchy eyes • Stuffy nose • Sneezing Doctors advise people who are exhibiting potential allergy symptoms to pay attention to their body temperatures. People with allergies very rarely experience fever, so the absence of fever, even if other symptoms

of allergies are present, might indicate that a person is suffering from allergies and not COVID-19. In addition, allergy symptoms tend to be mild and recur year after year around the same time, such as when plants bloom in spring and summer. So if symptoms that are currently present are the same ones a person confronts every year, then he or she is likely suffering from allergies and not COVID19. People can err on the side of caution by discussing their symptoms and history with their physicians.

Coronavirus symptoms • Shortness of breath • Fever • Cough Some asthma sufferers experience shortness of breath as a result of allergies, so people with asthma should consider that before assuming

they have COVID-19.

Discussing shortness of breath with a physician can help asthma sufferers gain more clarity on their condition.

While symptoms of allergies and COVID-19 are different, the CDC notes that people suffering from the flu may experi-

ence the same symptoms experienced by people with the coronavirus.

Symptoms such as fever, fatigue, body aches, and cough can affect both flu and COVID-19 sufferers, so people experiencing these symptoms should contact their physicians.

It’s easy to mistake com-

mon allergy symptoms as indicative of the presence of the COVID-19 virus.

But the symptoms of each condition are quite different.

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We are here to get you through this tough time.

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Harder riddles for adults: can you get them all right? demic.

Without looking at the answers, see if you

can make sense of the following riddles!

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1) What is greater than God, more evil than the devil, the poor have it, the rich need it, and if you eat it, you'll die?

2) Who makes it, has no need of it.

Who buys it, has no use for it.

Who uses it can neither see nor feel it.

What is it?

3) What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?

4) What has many keys but can't open a single lock?

5) What runs all around a backyard, yet never moves?

6) What tastes better than it smells?

7) What has a bottom at the top?

8) I am an odd number.

Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I? 9) If two's company, and three's a crowd, what are four and five?

10) What goes through cities and fields, but never moves?

11) During which month do people sleep the least?

12) What is made of water but if you put it into water it will die?

13) I'm tall when I'm young and I'm short when I'm old. What am I? 14) What has hands but

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can not clap?

15) You can drop me from the tallest building and I'll be fine, but if you drop me in water I die. What am I? 16) What has a head and a tail, but no body?

17) What has an eye but can not see?

18) What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries?

19) Paul's height is six feet, he's an assistant at a butcher's shop, and wears size 9 shoes.

What does he weigh?

20) What kind of room has no doors or windows?

ANSWERS 1) Nothing 2) Coffin 3) Stamp 4) Piano 5) Fence 6) Tongue 7) Legs 8) Seven 9) Nine 10) Road 11) February (fewest days) 12) Ice Cube 13) Candle 14) Clock 15) Paper 16) Coin 17) Needle 18) Towel 19) Meat 20) Mushroom

Riddles are a great way to pass the time away during a pan-

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WE ARE OPEN

The Town of Lamont continues to provide all essential services during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic in addition to following all Alberta government recommendations. To date we have closed facilities and structures as advised by the Chief Medical Officer of Health and we follow Ministerial orders and Public Health guidelines for our residents, our community, businesses and staff.

At this time, recreation facilities continue to be closed, playgrounds are closed, and sports fields and ball diamonds are closed through to June 15, 2020. The Town Office continues to be closed to the public, but administrative staff are available to receive your phone calls or emails. Utility billing information, online payment information options and announcements/notices to residents are posted frequently to our website www.lamont.ca and our Facebook Page.

Residents and Business owners should rely on trusted sources of information for breaking news, health and wellness resources, and income supports.

Government of Alberta: www.alberta.ca/covid19 Government of Canada: www.canada.ca (federal support for individuals/businesses and more) Provincial Representative: Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, MLA Email: fortsaskatchewan.vegreville@assembly.ca Federal Representative: Shannon Stubbs, MP Website: www.shannonstubbs.ca

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Riddles for kids

a) Billy’s mother had five children. The first was named Lala, the second was named Lele, the third was named Lili, the fourth was named Lolo.

What was the fifth child named? b) Choose the correct sentence: “the yolk of the egg is white” or “the yolk of the egg are white.” c) It’s as light as a feather, but the strongest person can’t hold it for more than five minutes.

What is it? d) The more there is, the less you see. What is it? e) What gets more wet while it dries? f) You can find it in Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, but not in Venus or Neptune.

What is it? g) It likes food, but water kills it. What is it? h) What’s full of holes but can still hold water? i) Which is heavier, a pound of feathers or a

VEHICLE & KEY DROP (NO WAITING IN OFFICE) KEYS ARE SANITIZED BEFORE AND AFTER HANDLING TECHS ARE WEARING GLOVES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLES SANITIZATION OF OFFICE AND DEBIT MACHINE AFTER

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Stay vigilant in stopping the spread, continue to maintain frequent hand-washing, maintain physical distancing of at least 6 feet apart and isolate and call 811 should symptoms arise.

pound of rocks? j) How far can a dog run into the woods? k) You’re driving a city bus. At the first stop, three women get on. At the second stop, one woman gets off and a man gets on. At the third stop, two children get on.

The bus is blue and it’s raining outside in December. What color is the bus driver’s hair? l) There are three houses. One is red, one is blue and one is white. If the red house is to the left of the house in the middle, and the blue house is to the right of the house in the middle, where’s the white house? m) It’s at the center of gravity and you can find it in Venus, but not Mars.

What is it? n) What goes on four feet in the morning, two in the afternoon and three in the evening?

(This is from the classic myth, Oedipus and the Riddle of the Sphinx) o) What travels faster: heat or cold? p) A man was walking in the rain in the middle of nowhere without a coat or an umbrella. He

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These riddles for kids will help pass the time during the Covid-19 isolation. Some are tricky, so kids may ask for help from the young at heart!

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got soaked, but not a single hair on his head was wet. How can this be? q) A cowboy rode into town on Friday. He stayed in town for three days and rode back out on Friday. How is this possible?

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a) Billy b) Neither. Egg yolks are yellow, not white! c) Breath d) Fog e) A towel f) The letter “R” g) Fire h) A sponge i) Neither. Both weigh a pound! j) Halfway. Once it reaches halfway, it’s running out of the woods. k) Whatever color your hair is.

Remember, you’re driving the

bus! l) In Washington, D.C. m) The letter “V” n) A human. The times of day represent stages of human life. At the beginning of life, a baby crawls on four “feet.” As a person gets older, they walk on two feet. Later in life, a person will walk on three “feet” (two feet, plus a cane to help them walk). o) Heat travels faster, because you can catch a cold! p) He was bald. q) The horse’s name was Friday.