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Food Bank chair retires after 23 years
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
When Deb Anderson first started volunteering with the Food Bank 23 years ago, a lot was different.
First of all, it was still in Hardisty, and the board had really just made a decision to try to operate county wide from a more central location - Killam.
She says the food bank made a couple of hops before ending up at their present permanent location, with thanks to Flagstaff’s municipalities, who chipped in to make it a reality. “It was originally a grader shop, so it took a lot of cleaning,” she says, “but it was great to have a place we could call our own.”
She says in those early days, the food bank barely filled a third of the space in the building.
“The volunteers built some of the shelves we use today.”
Anderson said the food bank had a big growth spurt when it started making regular use of the Alberta Food Bank.
“I’m sad to say we’re still very much needed; we’re still feeding lots of people.”
Because of the generosity of Flagstaff residents who support the food bank with donations of cash and food, Anderson says, “ People used to leave here with two plastic bags, and it was rarely the same thing. We had no money to buy extras like milk or bread.
“It’s evolved a lot since then.”
Jan Bergseth is the new chair, and Holly
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RCMP looking for tips after Hardisty bank break-in
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Killam RCMP are seeking assistance from the public in gathering information about a break-in at the Vision Credit Union branch in Hardisty that occurred just after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2.
RCMP responded to multiple alarms going off at the bank, and attended the scene. Upon arrival, however, the suspects had already fled the scene.
RCMP said ATM cash drawers had been emptied, later learning that a large sum had been stolen.
A review of the surveillance footage from the bank alerted members that many of the security cameras had been spray painted to block any views.
Footage gained from remaining surveil-
lance revealed two suspects, both wearing balaclavas, using a torch and power tools to break into the bank building.
The suspects fled the scene on an ATV. Killam RCMP is asking the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this incident and those involved.
Anyone with information is asked to please call the Killam RCMP at 780-3853502, or your local police.
Community Press office will be CLOSED Monday, August 5 for the Civic Holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. and our next edition will still be published Wedneday. Aug. 7 Ad deadlines will be noon Tuesday, Aug. 6
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New Flagstaff Food Bank Chair Jan Bergseth (left) and Vice-Chair Holly Bovencamp (right) present past chair Debra Anderson with a token of appreciation for her 23 years of volunteering at the food bank. The presentation was made in front of two new cooler/freezer units recently purchased by the food bank.
SEDGEWICK
Killam RCMP warn about trending jewellery scam
Killam / Forestburg RCMP is warning the public about a growing trend in distraction thefts involving fake jewellery scams.
These incidents have been reported in various areas across the province, often taking place in parking lots, shopping centers, and other busy public spaces.
In these scams, individuals approach victims with emotional stories, claiming to be in urgent need of financial help. To gain sympathy, they offer what appears to be gold jewellery in exchange for cash.
While engaging the victim in conversation, they may use distraction techniques to steal real jewellery, wallets, or other valuables.
Killam / Forestburg RCMP offers the following tips to help the public stay safe:
• Be cautious of strangers approaching you with urgent personal stories—especially those involving money or valuables.
• Avoid engaging in jewellery or cash exchanges with individuals you do not know.
• Do not allow anyone to place jewellery or other objects on you.
• Keep personal belongings close and be mindful of your surroundings.
• If you feel uncomfortable or pressured, walk away and seek help if necessary.
• If you have been a victim of this scam, call 911 to report the incident.
If anyone has information regarding this criminal activity trend, they are asked to contact their local police detachment.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app.
Galahad Lions celebrate 50 years, open time capsule
Cholowsky Editor
their 50th anniversary on Saturday, April 5.
The plan for the celebration included the opening of the 31-year-old time
Volunteers recently dug up the Galahad Library time capsule in preparation of opening it at the Galahad Lions Club 50th anniversary celebration held this past Saturday, April 5. The capsule looked to be in pretty good shape, and anyone who had contributed items to it was invited to the event to see the opening.
capsule from the Galahad Library.
Prior to the evening, Lions members and volunteers dug up the capsule from in front of the Community Hall.
Lori Wegenast, part of the planning committee, had a complete list of names from people who contributed items to the capsule, and they were all invited to attend.
She said,”We have no idea if things will still be viable, but the capsule looks to be in pretty good condition.”
The plan was to open it after the Lions’ presentation, and taking some of the items out, then moving the capsule to another room where there were displays and pictures from over the years.
Wegenast wasn’t sure what would happen next, she thought that labelled personal items could be returned to individuals. She thinks eventually there will be a display hung in the agriplex.
Forestburg Community Development & Promotion Society
The Wanda School House Site is opening Monday April 14th until June 13th, Monday to Friday, 1 o'clock until 4 o'clock.
Extended summer hours.
Come and visit Alberta's past.
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BIG WILLY’S
BILL WILDEY
CAL HERDER
ASHCOR TECHNOLOGIES
BUCHHOLZ FARMS
CEDARS RESTAURANT
CJ'S DELI
CORTEVA
COUTTS HOME HARDWARE
CROP MANAGEMENT
ELAINE FOSSEN
BATTLE RIVER IMPLEMENTS
DAROL AND AILEEN FELZIEN
FORESTBURG MIXED LEAGUE
TEAMS
FUTURE AG
GERRY AND GLORIA OBERG
GLEN CAMPBELL & CYNTHIA
SIBLEY
GT HYDRAULICS
HEARTLAND GENERATION
HEISLER GENERAL STORE
KEN BULLOCK
KUEFLER FARMS
LARISSA MCNABB
- THE FIZZ BIZZ
LUELLA WHAMOND
MCNABB CONSTRUCTION
MCNABB WELDING AND AG PARTS
PLUMBING WITH PRIDE PROGRO
RICHARDSON PIONEER
ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT
SASSY CLASSY SUGAR SHAC
TEE PEE TRADE UFA
VILLAGE OF FORESTBURG VITERRA
VIVID EDGE
WANDA HIHN
WORTH REPEATING RESTORATIONRAMONA BENSON
WSI AUTO PARTS
Leslie
The Galahad Lions Club celebrated
Confirmed measles cases prompts AHS to warn of potential exposures in Tofield, Holden, and possibly others
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of 13 confirmed cases of measles in the community of Two Hills. This includes seven new cases confirmed since April 4. An additional new case has been confirmed in the Vegreville area making for 14 confirmed cases within the Central Zone at this time.
At least four of the individual cases have also been in public settings while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessary.
Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to
measles:
On March 31 at Two Hills Health Centre Emergency Department.
On April 1 at Two Hills Medical Clinic; Tim Horton’s Drive Thru Tofield; Costco 186 St. NW Edmonton; Chic-fil-A Drive Through 186 St. NW Edmonton; Walmart Supercentre Vegreville.
On April 2 at Two Hills Medical Clinic; Two Hills Health Centre Lab; Tim Horton’s Drive Thru Tofield.
On April 3 at Two Hills Health Centre Emergency Department; Two Hills Medical Clinic; Holden Post Office; Tim Horton’s Drive Thru Vegreville; Fas Gas Plus Veg-
reville.
On April 4 at Tim Horton’s Drive Thru Vegreville; St. Joseph’s General Hospital Vegreville.
On April 5 at Tofield Health Centre Emergency Department.
Anyone who attended these locations, who was born in or after 1970 and has less than two documented doses of measlescontaining vaccine, is at risk for developing measles. They should self-monitor themselves of symptoms of measles and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records.
Measles is an extremely
contagious disease and is spread easily through the air. Symptoms of Measles include:
• Fever of 38.3° C or higher;
• Cough, runny nose and/or red eyes;
• A rash that appears three to seven days after fever starts, usually beginning behind the ears and on the face and spreading down to the body and then to the arms and legs. The rash appears red and blotchy on lighter skin colours. On darker skin colours, it can appear purple or darker than the skin around it, or it might be hard to see.
• Complications of
Daysland student receives first Positive Ticket
Celeste Ewan Daysland & Area E.daysland.ab.news@gmail.com
The Daysland Arena has an exciting week going on, kicking it off Monday with their “Squeegee Party” and jumping into their silent auction, the 50/50 and their 16th Annual Ice Breaker Social! All in hopes to raise funds for our local Daysland Arena.
Big news with Daysland local Holt Spiller who got his first ticket this week!
Skyler Zelinski visited Daysland’s Grade 2 class to do the honours in handing Holt his Positive ticket for his kindness and helpfulness.
When the Grade 2 class went skating, Holt was quick to help his classmates tie their skates! Holt's positive ticket came with a $10 coupon to spend throughout Flagstaff County as well as a free swim bracelet!
This is all part of Flagstaff County's positive ticket program, where children can be nominated by anyone (even you) that may be demonstrating positive
or safe acts or just making smart choices and the right choices. Pretty great these kids can be noticed for their great behaviour! Way to go Holt!
Easter is coming and
Daysland is always a great time throughout the holidays and Easter is no exception!
The Daysland Alliance Church will throw their annual easter egg hunt, the Library will hold spe-
cial crafts, and our theatre is going to be showing a free movie. I hear the Easter bunny will be making a presence before the movie!
‘Til next week!
measles can include ear infections, pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, premature delivery, and rarely death.
Persons who are pregnant, less than one year of age, or have weakened immune systems are at greatest risk.
If symptoms of measles do develop, individuals are advised to stay home and call Health Link at 811 before visiting any healthcare facility or provider, including a family physician clinic or pharmacy.
The measles vaccine is highly effective at preventing infection and complications. At one time, the disease was declared eradicated due to decades of successful vaccination programs in children.
In Alberta, the measles vaccine is offered, free of
charge, through Alberta’s publicly funded immunization program. Following a measles exposure, vaccine given within 72 hours can prevent infection. Immune globulin (antibodies) given within six days can also prevent infection in high-risk susceptible persons who cannot safely receive vaccine or in whom it may not be effective due to age or time from exposure, as is the case for persons who are pregnant or have weakened immune systems (immunocompromised), and some infants less than 12 months of age. Contact Health Link at 811 for more information if these situations apply to you or your family. Albertans can also text 'Measles' to 88111 to get measles health information texted to your mobile device.
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OPINION
That got worse in the 2021 election.
Democracy carries responsibility
During the 2019 Federal Election, the Battle River-Crowfoot constituency recorded just 75 per cent of total eligible voters casting a vote, with an impressive 85 per cent of the votes going to the Conservative candidate Damien Kurek.
Fully 25 per cent, or one in four eligible voters in Battle River Crowfoot just simply couldn’t be bothered to show up in 2019.
In Battle River-Crowfoot, only 71.7 per cent of eligible voters roused themselves to give a damn. That’s fairly consistent, unfortunately, with Lakeland constituency, to our north; there, only 66.8 per cent of eligible voters turned out.
Overall, Canadians registered a 67 per cent turnout in 2019. Alberta recorded the fourth-highest number of total ballots cast per province.
In 2021, we still recorded the fourth-highest number of votes cast in the country, but our provincial voter turnout dropped to 64.4 per cent. The national average in the last election was just 62.6 per cent voter turnout.
Why are people not voting?
It’s our social duty, right, and privilege to vote, and yet more than 35 per cent of Albertans can’t be bothered, and 25 per cent of those are in our constituency.
In an age where we’re lucky to have a vote, it’s important to use it, and to use your voice to stand up for democracy against those who would mistake voter apathy for a vote of confidence over what they are doing, or how they are governing.
Social media does not hold the key to deciding how to vote, although it’s already been proven to have foreign influencers attempting to sway voters for the upcoming election.
It’s definitely possible to read news stories online, just make sure it comes from a reputable source and is unbiased news, not opinion.
Read a newspaper; watch a live news cast, go to candidates’ websites and read their party’s policies. Make a decision, cast a vote. It’s your responsibility to do so as a citizen of Canada.
It’s your responsibility to read or listen to as many opinions as possible about something before making a decision, not sit in the echo chamber that is social media, surrounded by like opinions due to algorithms designed to do just that.
It’s even more important to be able to recognize fact from opinion.
Yes, some media bias exists. Publishers can champion different parties depending on their views and interests. So can broadcast news stations. At one point, that meant editorially, but now there may also be news bias.
As hard as it is in this day and age, it’s a voter’s responsibility to listen to both sides impartially, and then make a decision based on their own beliefs and value system.
LESLIE CHOLOWSKY
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P.O. Box 99, Sedgewick, Alberta T0B 4C0 Phone 780-385-6693
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News from the Legislature Jackie Lovely
A strong foundation in reading, writing, and mathematics is essential for every child’s success in school and beyond. Our government is committed to ensuring that all students have the resources and supports they need to build these fundamental skills early in their educational journey. That is why we are proud to announce additional funding to help students in Alberta’s classrooms develop their reading, writing and math skills.
From Budget 2024, our government is providing an additional one-time $7.5 million grant to support foundational learning in kindergarten to Grade 3. This investment will help identify students who may need additional assistance through early screening in reading, writing, and math and will provide the necessary interventions to ensure no child is left behind. School boards can use this funding for additional staffing, enhanced learning resources, and professional development opportunities for teachers.
Building on the existing $10 million allocated for reading, writing, and math support for the 2024/25 school year, this additional funding underscores our commitment to our youngest learners. Furthermore, if passed, Budget 2025 will secure over $40 million in funding over the next three years to continue supporting early literacy and numeracy development across the province. This continued investment will ensure longterm benefits for students, teachers, and families.
Locally, in the Camrose Constituency, our schools are receiving a significant boost from this funding initiative. The Elk Island Catholic School Division will receive $23,141.56, while the Battle River School Division will be allocated $32,699.78. These funds will directly support students who need extra help in their foundational learning years, ensuring they have access to quality instruction and resources tailored to their needs.
Early intervention is key to a student’s success. Research shows that early literacy and numeracy support boosts academic success and future opportunities. To ensure this, all kindergarteners are screened in January, while grades 1-3 students are screened twice a year in September and January, with an additional screening for those needing extra help at the end of the school year. Starting September 2026, grades 4 and 5 will also undergo screening, extending early learning support.
Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping young minds, and this funding will also support their professional growth. By providing additional training and professional development opportunities, educators will be better equipped to implement effective teaching strategies that address diverse learning needs in the classroom. The investment in our teachers is an investment in our students, strengthening the education system for generations to come.
We are committed to creating an environment where every child can thrive. By supporting early learning initiatives and providing the necessary resources to school boards, we are ensuring that all students have a strong start in their educational journey. With this funding, we are taking meaningful steps toward closing learning gaps and helping every student reach their full potential.
As your MLA, I am proud of the commitment our government has made to education and the future of our children. Together, we will continue to invest in the next generation, ensuring that every child in Alberta has the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond.
JACKIE LOVELY - CAMROSE MLA
Dale Jones has audience belly laughing at Hardisty event
Well hello, folks. Tonight is Monday night and St. Paul’s United Church put on another fabulous Spaghetti supper followed by a silent and live auction.
The highlight of the evening is having Dale Jones as the hilarious auctioneer. This man can turn what could be a humdrum event into peals of laughter.
You suddenly are willing to pay a couple of hundred dollars for a bag of lovely looking buns, Reese’s pieces squares, or a fabulous frozen blueberry or coconut cream pie. Are you out of your mind? Are you really paying these prices for some sweets? You bet you are and you are feeling quite satisfied with your purchase.
You are enjoying yourself, laughing with a belly full of spaghetti and all those multitude of dessert
sweets. You are on a wonderful high and you have not even smoked any wacky tobacco or guzzled down any hard liquor. You are under the spell of our auctioneer, the talented Dale Jones.
We thank you, Dale, for your good nature and special talents like reading a crowd.
We apologize that our speaker system failed and you were forced to run this auction by forcing your voice to be extra loud. Maybe you will have to go home and soothe your vocal cords with some libations, Hmmmm.
We thank all our hard workers and the many folks donating auction items. We had a real variety of silent and live auction items. They ranged from crocheted door stoppers, small dog coats, children’s books, new Tupperware, a lovely bird house and bird seed, numerous gift cards for local businesses, massages, and even a leather zippered book cover for a bible. That was pretty cool.
Our big item were the two beautiful, handmade Adirondack chairs, created by our neighbour Barry Love. So much talent in our small communities.
I had the pleasure of stopping at the new restaurant on the highway, going through Lougheed. The Midtown Pizza and cafe was a welcoming, very clean restaurant. Immaculately clean bathrooms and tasty pizza and wings. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.
If you are thinking of having a smaller event in Hardisty, remember that the Senior’s Centre, the Elks Hall, and the Legion Hall are all available to rent at reasonable prices. With Spring in the air remember it is soon shorts and tank top season How is your body looking? Do you ever think how wonderful our bodies really are?
Here are a few exciting facts.
1-There are more than four times as many cells making up your brain as there are people in the
world today.
2-Your heart is about the same size as your fist and grows about the same rate. Just think, that little pump keeps you going, pumping blood for 80-plus years. Years ago it was rare to hear that someone lived to be 100 years old and nowadays it is more common.
3-The outer layer of
your teeth is the hardest part of your body. Even harder than bones. Pretty amazing, eh?
4-Hair is as strong as aluminum. A single hair can hold up to three ounces; if you made a rope out of strands of hair it could lift a 2,000 pound (907 kg) automobile.
We humans really are darn amazing. My
anatomy information was gleaned from the book named “Slim Good Body, the inside story,” by John Burstein.
Well, I hope you all have a wonderful week.
Thought of the week... ”Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once...hmmm?”
Won’t you please send me some news?
Please
Multiple ‘grandparent scams’ reported to RCMP
Killam RCMP Detachment Report for the period of Friday, March 27 to Thursday, April 3
Friday, March 28
An abandoned vehicle was reported on Highway 855. The vehicle had been there for a couple days. Contact with the Registered Owner was attempted. No answer. Vehicle was towed.
Saturday, March 29
A backhoe attachment was reported stolen from a compound in Hardisty. A hole was cut into the fence. File is still under investigation.
Sunday, March 30
Reports made of intoxicated drivers leaving a bar in Forestburg. Members patrolled the area and MAS (mandatory alcohol screening) completed. No intoxicated drivers located.
Monday, March 31
Numerous cases of Grandparent Fraud were reported. They were told their grandsons were in jail and needed to be bailed out. The Complainant’s lost a considerable amount of money. Files are still
under investigation.
An abandoned trailer was reported north of Killam. Member attended and attempted to contact the Registered Owner and no answer. Trailer was towed.
Wednesday, April 2
A report was made that an unwanted Subject would not leave a residence. Members were on route and the Complainant said that the Subject had left. Attempts to locate the Subject were unsuccessful.
Members were called out to an aggressive male at the Killam Hospital. Subject was arrested and held and later released on conditions.
Thursday, April 3
Members were called out to a break and enter to a bank in Hardisty. A large sum of money was stolen. File is still under investigation.
A suspicious vehicle was reported in Hardisty. Vehicle was parked outside a residence. Member attended. Vehicle was reported stolen. Vehicle was towed.
A suspicious vehicle was reported parked on Highway 13. Members located the vehicle with a Subject inside. ASD (alcohol screening device) demand made. Subject blew a zero. Subject was looking for a place to rest. Was escorted to a parking lot in Killam to park.
Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were:
2 - 911 Act
1 - Animal Calls
FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER
The following described property, located approximately ½ mile west of Heisler, Alberta, is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title:
THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION THREE (3) TOWNSHIP FORTY THREE (43)
RANGE SIXTEEN (16) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN, AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF SURVEY OF THE SAID TOWNSHIP SIGNED AT OTTAWA ON THE 15TH DAY OF JUNE A.D. 1910, CONTAINING 70.0 HECTARES (173 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 0.611 HECTARES (1.51 ACRES) MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 2252NY EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME
FEATURES of this property:
- Approximately 116 cultivated acres
- Remainder is pasture and slough (pasture portion is fenced)
The sale of the land is to the following terms:
- Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status.
- Buyer is responsible to purchase any Title Insurance necessary to complete this transaction
- Buyer will pay 2025 taxes without adjustment.
- Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T.
- Tenders in writing will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o’clock noon on April 17, 2025. Tenders should be forwarded to Andreassen Borth Law Office, Killam, Alberta in a sealed envelope marked “Kroetsch Tender.” A bank draft payable to Andreassen Borth equal to 5% of the purchase price must accompany the tender and indicate bidder’s GST number.
- The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on or before April 30, 2025 (“Closing Date”).
- The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Seller may reject any or all tenders.
- If successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited.
- Unsuccessful bidders will have their deposits returned to them by regular mail (please include mailing address on Bid) or they can arrange to pick up their deposit at Andreassen Borth Law Office in Killam.
For further particulars please contact Colin at 780-679-8771
Andreassen Borth
Barristers & Solicitors 5014 50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, AB T0B 2L0
3 - Assault
1 - Assistance to Canadian Federal Dept/Agency
1 - Breach of Peace
1 - Coroner’s Act-Sudden Death
1 – Criminal Harassment
1 – Fail to Stop or Remain at Accident Scene
1 – Failure to Comply with Order
1 - False Alarm
1 - Information File
1 - Items Lost/Found – except passports
1 - Moving Traffic – Speeding Violations
3 – Other Moving Traffic Violations
1 - Other Non-Moving Traffic
3 - Other Provincial/Territorial Statutes (not otherwise specified) - Other Activities
4 - Traffic Collisions
Report prepared and provided by Killam RCMP
Wheat:
CWRS - AAC Brandon - Improved Rated MR for FHB resistance
- Most widely grown CWRS variety in Western Canada for 5 years
CWRS - AAC Wheatland VB
-Wheat Midge tolerant
- Very good lodging resistance
CWSWS - AC Andrew - Great silage option
-In demand by milling and ethanol industries
Yellow Peas:
CDC Canary - Improved standability
-Early maturity
-Higher Yielding
Faba Beans:
CDC 219-16 - Zero Tannin
- Seed is smaller than Snowbird, larger than CDC Snowdrop
6-Row Feed Barley:
AB Advantage - Improved plump and bushel weight
- Smooth awned
-High grain and forage yield
2-Row Malt Barley:
CDC Copeland - Strong demand by malting companies
Flagstaff Scottish Club celebrates Tartan Day in Lougheed
Tartan Day is officially April 6, but the Flagstaff Scottish Club hosted a Tartans and Tunes event in Lougheed on Saturday, April 5.
Starting in Nova Scotia, Canada, the first Tartan Day was celebrated in 1987. Tartan Day celebrates the many great cultural contributions the Scottish have made to the world as well the freedom for Scots to wear the 'tartan' which has become an iconic and lasting symbol of Scottish identity.
The wearing of Tartan and the Scots’ language had been banned by the English, who ruled the Scots after their disastrous loss at the battle of Culloden in 1746.
The Club hosts this evening partially to showcase the local talent we have
right in our own community.
Approximately 150 packed the decorated hall in Lougheed.
Thanks to several giant backdrops from Dan Fee at Budding Ideas & Paw Prints Framing in Killam, visitors were literally transported to Scotland, with the famous Eilean Donan Castle as the back drop on the stage.
Admission was free and family friendly and this year’s event featured “bespoke spirit free beverages” as a refreshment option! A team of volunteers were busy mixing and muddling to make guests a 'flight' of non alcohol drink choices!
Flagstaff Scottish Club Chieftan David Samm welcomed the crowd and provided a brief explanation of the evening’s celebration.
The entertainment started off with a performance from the Battle River Pipes and Drums (BRPD).
A talk and demonstration followed with local Falconer Gary Worley who enthralled the crowd with a live falcon and owl!
Next a performance from the local Battle River Dance Academy, featuring the kids performing several dances. Piper from the BRPD, Dan Fee, gave a demonstration on the Uilleann pipes or Irish pipes as they are known.
The BRPD gave another performance to a break where people enjoyed food and beverages available and participating in a game to win an assortment of items ranging from a beautiful glass solar birdbath to a Tartan tablecloth and haggis!
The entertainment continued with demonstrations from up-and-coming players in the BRPD with a couple of youngsters from the Ratte family giving a demo on 'chanters', the prelude to learning the bagpipes.
Several other young members of this immensely talented family gave demonstrations and performances on piano, violin and the accordion.
The enthusiastic crowd was entertained with the dancing of the Sword and Thistle Highland Dance Group out of Vermilion, and vocalist Sarah Waters gave a mesmerizing solo performance.
BRPD piper Delin Watmough demon-
strated the ‘electric pipes,’a quieter version of the Great Highland Bagpipes and ones that don't require the lung capacity! Piper Will Voth gave a talk on a most unusual instrument-the 'theremin'. It is played without actual physical contact and he invited the crowd to see if they could make a sound!
The BRPD closed the evening with a performance of Amazing Grace.
Members of the Flagstaff Scottish
Club and the Battle River Pipes and Drums group appreciates all the performers, volunteers, and everyone else who had a hand in making the evening so successful, and of course all who attended the evening!
The next big event for the club will be the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival in Sedgewick, to be held on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Sedgewick partnership has led to great rewards
Sedgewick Lions and Sabres hockey team partner up for local event
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
About three years ago the Sedgewick Lions Club hosted a New Years Eve dance, and while it was successful, members felt it might have been more so had more people attended.
Lions member Kim Rempel mentioned that to Adam Watkins at Railside Spirits as the club returned the unused spirits from the event.
That conversation led to a partnership that is about to enter its third year; one that has been very successful for both groups involved, and the greater community.
Watkins mentioned to Rempel that the Sabres were going to hold a yearend celebration that year, and that it would sure be nice to have some help.
Later that same spring, the first
Spring Fling was held, and it was a huge success, netting both clubs a healthy profit.
For the Lions, it was income that supports the work the club does in the community, like finishing the newest lake cabin, and contributing to a scholarship, and this year, helping to fund new scoreboards at the ball diamonds.
For the Sabres, Watkins says, “I thought the Lions Club does such a
good job raising funds for the community through their events, and our Sabres guys bring out a crowd. We thought combining the two would be very successful.”
Watkins says the Sabres cover their ice rent, their refs, and other expenses, and also support the Arena, most recently they contributed funding for a new hot water system for flooding the ice, and new player’s benches. “We try to help out with the little upgrades and repairs that are needed before they become bigger issues.
“Any money we make we’re happy to share and help the rec centre. It’s tough enough to keep the lights on.”
Watkins say not only do the two clubs split the profits from the event, they also split the workload, with the Sabres helping with set up and tear down, but also booking the entertainment.
As year three of the partnership comes around, both clubs are very happy with the arrangement, and proud of what they’ve each been able to give back to the community.
This year promises to be another big success, with the Sabres celebrating their back-to-back championship win as the ECSHL 2024-25 champions.
A performance from the Battle River Pipes and Drums started the festivities at the Tartan and Tunes event hosted by the Flagstaff Scottish Club on Saturday, April 4 at the Lougheed Community Hall.
Local falconer Gary Worley enthralled the crowd with a live falcon and owl.
Dancers from the Battle River Dance Academy performed a few numbers on Saturday at the Tartan and Tunes night in Lougheed.
Impressive facelift at Wanda School in Forestburg
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Wanda School has undergone a complete facelift after the school was transported onto its new foundation this past December.
With a whole new exterior, including new windows, siding, and roofing, along with a companion public bathroom building, and interior renovations, the school is ready to start receiving visitors later this month.
The decorative work isn’t finished inside, as they would like to find a coal fired or potbelly stove to set up.
The school’s finished basement could be used for a number of things, for now the focus is on the old one-room school upstairs.
Blaise Young, who is with the Forestburg Community Development and Promotion Society (FCDPS), the group who started this project, says the school will be ready for its first visitors later this month, with a soft opening planned for Monday, April 14, to June 13, to be open each afternoon Monday through Friday.
Young says the group wants to hear from the public, and especially to former students of the school. He says, “As we get closer to opening the school to the public, we would like to hear and see the stories of the Wanda School.”
The group has planned an event, on Monday, April 14, at Forestburg’s Council Chambers, for anyone with any memorabilia or stories to come and share, not just from school, but even from when the school was still being used as a community gathering place.”
Right now the school is fairly empty, and they are looking for old wooden student desks with the side drawers under the seats. They have a couple of them, plus a chalkboard from Galahad School.
Young says the FCDPS has also had a horse-drawn school bus made available to them, through the Jack Kirschman estate, that will also be on display eventually at the school.
Apparently back in the day, he says, horses were a valuable commodity, much too much to be left at the school all day, so there was no hitching post at the original school site. “Although we will be building one just for display purposes.”
Young says there were at one time around 8,000 one-room school houses in Alberta. The Province didn’t supply schools to settlers at first, so they built their own, with a variety of different styles and layouts.
He says the present school wasn’t original, this one was built in 1941 and closed in 1951 due to consolidation of school districts.
By that time, Young says that the Province had standardized plans for rural school houses, like 11’ ceilings and separate entrances for boys and girls. A lot of the old school houses were re-
purposed, some into dwellings, some as farm buildings, some demolished, and some just left to deteriorate.
The Wanda School was used for a few years as a community gathering spot, before being boarded up. Young says
provincial grant funding of $275,000 from the Ministry of Culture and Status of Women’s Community Facility Enhancement Program.
The park will honour the legacy of Jeanne Lougheed, wife of Premier Peter
We need your memories, stories, and pictures of the Wanda School house
Blaise Young, Forestburg Community Development & Promotion Society
school.
Landscaping is next for the project, although fundraising continues to be a challenge for the FCDPS.
Young also has big plans for a phase two to the park, which will include a lot of ATCO Power and coal mining history, celebrating 100 years of mining in Forestburg.
the building was in really good shape. He says when the contractor checked the building before moving it, it was still square, even in the window openings. Young says, “People scoffed at the idea of moving it, but it was made of good strong fir, and made the move extremely well.”
He says local contractor Randy Maertz has taken on the project as a labour of love.
The school is part of a new tourism development by the FCDPS, the centrepiece of the new Jeanne Lougheed Historic Park. The project received
Lougheed, and former resident of the Village of Forestburg, where her father was the Doctor.
Young says the committee is working on many displays for the school’s interior once it’s open to the public, that’s where having photos and stories from the public will help.
There will be a grand opening at the site at a later date, one he hopes the Lougheed family will attend (Jeanne passed away in 2020.)
He’s also hoping to attract one of the school’s teacher, Mrs. Kroetsch, who he says taught during the war years at the
The second phase will include a bronze statue, and various murals, along with a giant bucket from the coal mine, and even some fossils and a lifesized dinosaur. You have to go back millions of years to get to the ancient plant matter that eventually formed the coal which became such an important part of Forestburg’s history.
Other phases, far in the future, could include Anthony Henday’s journey across the prairies, and then later, the Devonian Sea, along with another bronze statue, this one depicting a Dunkleosteus, a prehistoric fish.
The committee has a vision for a large-scale historic park that will bring future visitors to Forestburg, and to Flagstaff County.
The Wanda School house now makes its home in Forestburg, since last December. It has undergone a complete facelift and renovation, inside and out, and now also has a detached public bathroom building, meant for travellers coming through on the highway. The Wanda school will have a soft opening on Monday, April 14, through to June, open afternoons Monday through Friday.
Public washrooms will draw people into the Wanda School site, located along Highway 53 near the east entrance of the Village of Forestburg.
Capturing Authenticity... Rae Summit Photography Brings Flagstaff into Focus
When Emily Dauvin received a camera from her fiancé for her birthday five years ago, neither of them could have imagined where it would lead.
Later that same day, it initially led to the mountains, where Emily found herself capturing her first photo of a black bear. It was a pivotal pictureone that sparked a love for photography that has since led to a thriving business: Rae Summit Photography.
Now based in Flagstaff County, Emily offers a full range of photography services - from landscapes to livestock, weddings to wildlife, and everything in between. Her work is grounded in authenticity, spontaneity, and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and everyday moments that make life worth remembering.
“I do landscape, wildlife, pets, people, portraits - whatever you need, I can do it,” she says.
A Wide Lens on Life
What sets Rae Summit Photography apart is Emily’s versatility. Many photographers find their niche and stick to it, but Emily thrives on variety. Her diverse portfolio includes outdoor family portraits, pet sessions, scenic landscape prints, corporate events, and intimate moments shared between loved ones.
“What makes my photography unique is just the wide
range that I can offer,” she explains. “I have experience with landscapes, wildlife, pets, kids, people, businesses, partiesyou name it.”
Living in rural Alberta has only deepened her appreciation for the kind of candid, heartfelt photography that tells a real story. With rolling fields, grazing livestock, and wildlife wandering through her own backyard, Emily sees the prairies not just as a backdrop, but as part of the story itself.
“Being out in the countryside means I can tie together family photos with the landscape and often include pets or livestock.
“It’s beautiful to be able to capture it all in one session.”
A Flagstaff County Perspective
Since relocating from Calgary to Flagstaff County, Emily has found not only a slower pace of life but a deeper connection to her craft.
“I came from a more populated area, and I really just wanted that peaceful, quiet vibe,” she says. “Now every time I leave the house, I see wildlife. My daughter can run outside, play in the snow or puddles. We love it here.”
The move wasn’t just good for her family, it was a boost for her business. Emily says Flagstaff County’s landscapes offer the perfect canvas for outdoor sessions, whether it’s golden hour in a farmer’s field or a misty morning by a creek.
ceived from the community sealed the deal.
“People here are just incredible,” Emily recalls. “We had neighbours stopping by, people offering help when we were looking for trades. It was such a great way to start this chapter.”
A Session Like No Other
Emily describes her photography style as relaxed, organic, and go-with-the-flow. While she gathers some ideas ahead of time based on what her clients are hoping for, she believes the best photos come from moments that unfold naturally.
“There’s never any pressure to make things totally perfect,” she says. “I like to capture people just living - laughing together, brushing a horse, playing with a dog.”
This low-stress approach has made her a favourite among families looking for an experience that’s more about connection than posing. Sessions can be booked via her Facebook, Instagram, phone, or email, and she’s happy to work around weather changes or schedule conflicts. Once booked, she sends a simple document outlining expectations and collects a deposit.
Clients can typically expect their photos back within a week, often receiving more than originally promised.
The Heart Behind the Lens
When asked what she loves most about her work, Emily doesn’t hesitate.
“My favourite thing to photograph is people living in the moment,” she says. “You’ll never get your kids at this age again or repeat the exact same birthday party or wedding. But now you have a picture that lasts forever.”
For Emily, photography is less about a posed smile and more about preserving the feelings of togetherness, joy, and connection. Whether she’s capturing a couple’s wedding day, a new baby, or a beloved family dog, she knows these are the images people will treasure most.
“Photos are important because they let us hold onto things that won’t last foreverour pets, our family at this moment, the view out our window. It means a lot to me to be the one people trust to preserve those memories.”
Looking Ahead
As Rae Summit Photography
continues to grow in Flagstaff County, Emily is excited to meet more families, photograph more pets, and explore more of the area’s stunning scenery.
“I’m looking forward to meeting new clients, seeing new places, and capturing what makes each session special,” she says. “This community has been so welcoming already, and I’m excited to be part of it.”
Whether you’re looking to commemorate a milestone, create a keepsake with your animals, or simply freeze a beautiful moment in time, Emily Dauvin of Rae Summit Photography is ready to meet you in a field, at your farm, or anywhere in between - with her camera in hand and her heart behind every shot.
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Vision Credit Union Helping Hands grants go out to
Sedgewick Playschool and Flagstaff Food Bank
Vision Credit Union Helping Hands grants were distributed in March. Above, the Sedgewick Playschool accepts a cheque for $3,000 from Sedgewick Branch staff.
The Flagstaff Food Bank received a $10,000 grant from Vision Credit Union towards the replacement of their old coolers/freezers. Brooke Grove, Tammy Busenius, Shelly Kelndofer, and Stacey McLennan.
We all know that the Flagstaff Scottish Club hosts tremendous events, and Saturday's Tartans and Tunes was no exception.
The Lougheed Hall was packed with folks out to celebrate Canada's national Tartan Day. Those in attendance enjoyed a range of food items which were on offer, as well “Bespoke Spirit-Free Beverages.” There were also raffle tables with many wonderful prizes available.
A really unique portion of the evening was a presentation by a local who raises and breeds falcons.
The crowd was particu-
larly thrilled by the great horned owl, Alberta's provincial bird, who visited. Did you know that these birds only weigh about two pounds? Other entertainment included both contemporary and Highland dancers, a variety of musicians, and of course the Battle River Pipes and Drums.
It was a really terrific evening, and gets us looking forward to the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival coming in August. Keep your eyes on the paper for information about that event, and start thinking about how you can offer a few volunteer hours to make it a success.
Congratulations to Becky Vaillancourt who has accepted the position of the Library Manager in Killam. We wish her well in her new role. Congratulations to Barb Cox on her
retirement. The library hosted a celebration and farewell on Friday. All the best in your next chapter in life, Barb!
The CHSPS Parent Support Association online auction had a total of seven items earlier this week. Yet they spent over $40,000 last year on the kids. I'm happy to say our amazing community came through. Thank you to everyone who did end up contributing, bidding or working on this auction to make it a success.
The fifth annual Flagstaff Prayer Tour started Sunday night. Fifteen evenings of prayer throughout Flagstaff County and into Beaver, Provost, and Camrose Counties. Join a church near you.
Friends of the Lougheed Public Library are fundraising to support the
library's operational costs. They are hosting a bottle drive mid April. Thank you to everyone supporting the library in this fundraiser.
The first Friday of the
month the Seniors Club in Sedgewick sponsors a crib tournament at the Senior’s centre. The April tournament had 15 players aged from 11 years to over 90. The first-place winner was Sheila Tanton, second Dave Wylie, and third Jeanna Smith. Everyone is welcome to join.
Thanks for all the submissions this week!
Alliance neighbour event brings out new residents
I heard that April Fool’s was cancelled this year because there were already too many fools in the White House.
I had a busy week. Starting Tuesday, Mary Wold and I went to Calgary to visit her sister, Faye Gowan. We stayed overnight. I had a visit with my cousin, Bill Roeske and wife Pauline. It was a fun trip.
Thursday, Elmer Bullee came over to my place to pick up his Community calendar and have a visit. Francis Keichinger stopped by all excited to tell me that there was something funny going on at the trailer to the west since there was a ladder by the door and stuff on the ground.
I have new neighbours in the trailer. Granddaughter Emily Streicher has moved from Red
Deer. Emily really wanted to be in the country where she can have her dogs and cats. She is looking forward to having cows, chickens, and even a pig. She hopes to be able to continue her Scentsy and Avon business here.
Hayden Ratcliff has moved from Red Deer and will be looking for employment. He has done farm work, and a variety of labour jobs.
Dixie, Deb, Dan, Lorene, Chad, and Gill all rallied around to help get the trailer fixed. Alljay Plumbing had the hot water system and gas line fixed. Tank’s Electrical fixed the wiring that had been cut and stolen. The family ripped out the wrecked vinyl and carpet and installed new vinyl plank flooring. A used fridge and stove completed the renovation.
Angie Bazuta, former owner of the trailer, stopped by and enlightened the new owners of some of the quirks of the place.
Walking with some moose
Thursday evening was the regular Legion meeting. The big topic of discussion was the upcoming Mother’s Day breakfast. This tradition has been going on since before I came in 1971. This breakfast is open to all for a very reasonable price.
Friday evening, all work paused so all could go to the Ag Society Bingo in the Alliance Community Hall. Dixie had no luck so she traded one card with Chad. Chad won a ham on the next game on that card! My only win was when
one of my proxy people (Velma Armitage) won the door prize.
Saturday, Grace Reister and I attended the celebration of the life of Harry Rusk in the Peoples Church in Edmonton. Harry was a singer, song writer and preacher. He was the first full blood Indian (yes, he still called himself Indian) to perform on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. His widow, Gladys, is Grace’s sister.
Sunday Joseph Schellenberg lead the worship service at the Alliance United Church. Several
of his friends from other places came to support him. In the afternoon he sang along with the East Central Community Choir as they presented the Spring Cantata.
There were 22 singers, a choir director, Steve Penner, a pianist, Betty Spady, and a narrator, Larry Weber performing beautiful music for an audience of about 25 on Sunday afternoon.
The choir went on to Castor to perform in the evening. They will be part of the Mass Choir at Palm Sunday at the Merna church.
This coming week will be UCW on Monday, Library Board on Tuesday. Wednesday is the Rum Ragged concert in Daysland.
Thursday is Farmer’s Market with the Friends of the Library serving lasagna. Friday is the WI meeting with District 3 Director Dena Storm coming from Camrose. Saturday is the last concert in Forestburg, the tribute to the Eagles. If you need more in your life, get your name on the volunteer list at the village office.
Food Bank
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Bovencamp is vicechair. They join Anderson in saying that the organization receives a lot of support from local stores, like the Wild Rose Co-op Food stores in Killam and Sedgewick, Lougheed Bakery, and Daysland AG Foods, along with other organizations and businesses throughout the region.
A recent grant of $10,000, added to reserves, allowed the Food Bank to replace their very tired coolers/freezer units. This will hopefully turn into smaller utility bills and allows for more secure storage of donated food items that require refrigeration.
Anderson has one piece of advice for those who donate food: “Big-
ger is not always better. We’re unable to physically split up very large bagged goods or giant cans; that goes for peanut butter, flour, and sugar in large bulk quantities or containers.”
Anderson says there have been so many changes since the early days of the food bank. She’s greatful for recent financial assistance from the federal and provincial governments, particularly during COVID.
“We sure have had some good volunteers here. It’s amazing, really.
“Back then we were even baking cookies; now it’s very much more regulated.”
She says one of the most frustrating things was receiving expired goods that initially had to be put in the garbage. Now food banks can offer expired best before items.
She’s now looking forward to focusing on some new projects, and having more time to spend with her grands.
“The food bank is in a good spot. I’m happy where we are at. We’re stable financially, and we have great administration through the FFCS, and now, new freezers. It’s a good time to go.
“It’s time to let new people and ideas come in. It’s great to go out on such a high, it’s been such a positive experience for me.”
Anderson says food insecurity is definitely real, she’s learned. “But the people in Flagstaff who need us are in good hands with good help.
“It’s those people, the people who need helpthat’s who we’re here for.”
Bergseth and Bovencamp say that the food bank can always use volunteers. They just need to have a criminal record check, and there is an orientation and training process in place.
“We do have a nicely full board. We are very well supported from all around the region.”
Are You With Me? FAITH COLUMN
“He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters: the storm subsided, and all was calm. ‘Where is your faith?” he asked His disciples.” Luke 8:24
What an interesting situation the disciples are in. Most know this story about the disciples caught in a storm while crossing the Sea of Galilee, and Jesus is asleep in the front of the boat. This is a fear-provoking circumstance –an opportunity to learn and “lean.”
The storm had come down the mountainside and swept across the lake making sailing almost impossible.
Jesus was weary from the burdens of the day, and He was sleeping soundly.
The waves begin to fill the boat with water and it appears that the boat is going to go down, and fear fills the hearts of the disciples. The fear became so great that the disciples wake Jesus up and they say, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown.” Luke 8:24
In response, Jesus gets up and rebukes the wind and the waves. At that moment, the wind died and the waves grew calm.
Something we often forget in this story is another amazing fact. Jesus calmed the storm on the outside, but He also calmed the hearts of the disciples with rebuke and encouragement.
Jesus asks them, “Where is your faith?” Our County has experienced several tragedies over the last year – a “storm,” we might say. I wonder if Jesus might say to us, “Where is your faith?” I know that’s a difficult question; one that I asked myself a few months ago many times. But this I came to realize – Jesus is with us in the “boat!” He is with us! He’s not asleep! Jesus is aware of your fear of the storm from the outside and the inside. But what He asks us is, “Are you with Me?”
Rev. Douglas Webb Sedgewick Community Church
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I would like to thank Dr. Hanton and nurses and all of the Staff at the Killam Health Care Centre for the wonderful care and kindess shown to Larraine Thompson during her brief stay. Your compassion and care was very much appreciated
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Battle River Art Club Show and Sale
Saturday, April 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sedgewick Community Hall Lunch and snacks available For more information
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Join a registered dietitian to learn about eating to stay strong and healthy on Wednesday, April 16 @ 1:00 pm at the Tofield Golden Club. 5004 - 54 Ave, Tofield.
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Round Hill Easter Market Monday, April 14 from 5 pm - 7 pm. For a table, text or call Terry 780-678-6131
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The Viking Historical Society Annual General Meeting, followed by a regular meeting, will be held Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Viking Legion. New members are welcome to attend!
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Alberta cracks down on ‘cash cow’ photo radar, limited to safety zones
Vanessa Poitras Staff Reporter
The Government of Alberta has made some changes to the automated traffic enforcement (ATE) sites, allowing the devices in fewer locations.
"Effective April 1, the updated ATE Technology Guideline will prohibit photo radar on numbered provincial highways and connectors, restricting it only to school, playground, and construction zones. Intersection safety devices in Alberta will also be limited to red light enforcement only, ending the ‘speed-ongreen’ ticketing function," as stated in the Alberta media release.
"For years, Alberta has had the most ATE sites of any jurisdiction in Canada with many serving as a ‘cash cow,’ generating millions of dollars in revenue with no clear evidence that they were improving traffic safety. Now, following thorough consultation and review of existing ATE sites, Alberta’s government is making significant changes to restore public trust in the use of photo radar," the release said.
The Province says that the updated guideline will ensure that photo radar is used for safety only.
“We have officially killed the photo radar cash cow and the revenue-generating ‘fishing holes’ that made Alberta the biggest user of photo radar in
Canada. The new provincial traffic safety fund will support municipalities in physical improvements at key intersections, helping to reduce traffic risks and enhance safe roads,” said Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors.
Kara Westerlund, president of Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) said the organization supports the Province’s approach.
“The Traffic Safety Fund is a welcome addition to the overall funding available to municipalities. The Rural Municipalities of Alberta support a dynamic approach to managing traffic
safety,” she said.
Municipalities are able to request an exemption to use photo radar in prohibited areas if a certain location is prone to accidents.
"Municipalities are
encouraged to use traffic calming measures instead of photo radar but may request provincial approval for an exemption to the photo radar ban in high-collision locations," the release said.
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Municipal codes of conduct failed voters, McIver says
George Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Codes of conduct created locally by and for municipal councils will cease to exist because they sometimes prevent elected representatives from serving their voters, the Alberta minister who tabled an omnibus bill on Tuesday said in the Legislature.
If passed, the amendments will also make it less confusing and cumbersome for Albertans to build, sell and obtain warranty exemptions for their homes — which is particularly important for residents of rural and remote communities who often build without the involvement of a major developer, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said.
And neighbouring municipal districts may be able to remove work from their agendas. Because their shared services and facilities are often minimal, they will no longer be required to approve Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks.
Codes of conduct are sometimes weaponized for spats between elected officials, and prevent necessary business from getting proper and timely attention, McIver said.
Members of rural and urban municipality associations booed McIver years ago when he said they didn’t need codes of conduct.
“So I went back in six months and said, you guys want a conduct, you get one. And they got one,” he told Legislative Reporter George Lee in an interview.
“And in some cases, it's worked fine. In way too many other cases, though, it's been used as a weapon to diminish other members of council, to take away their voices, to silence them, to even hurt them, like getting them off committees because of some position they take on some issue. That was never what it was intended for,” said McIver.
Bill 50 proposes amendments to modernize and streamline municipal processes in three different statutes, addressing activities like municipal elections and campaign finances, voting, home buying and warrantying, and municipal governance.
The Alberta government included a requirement for municipal codes of conduct in the Municipal Government Amendment Act, 2015. A regulation followed in 2017 that councils establish their codes by July 23, 2018.
But now the codes and the permission to create them die upon approval of Bill 50, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2025.
“This does not mean councils will have free reign to misbehave. Absolutely not,” McIver told a news conference earlier today. “It means we need a better, more
impartial system to deal with conduct issues, one that can't be misused for political gain or personal rivalry.”
The province will work with municipalities to develop common procedures whose “primary focus” will be to handle council conflicts.
The amendments also allow for the creation of an independent ethics commissioner to deal with conduct issues. The way it works now, chief administrative officers often do the work.
“The poor CAO depends upon council to keep their job. It's just not fair to have that person forced to referee things among their bosses. So I think it's an obvious area of fairness,” McIver said.
The statues amended under Bill 50 are the Local Authorities Election Act, the Municipal Government Act and the New Home Buyer Protection Act.
In his interview with this reporter, McIver said he’s particularly pleased his government is introducing voter assistance terminals for sight impaired voters and others with disabilities.
The need for terminals stems from the recently
added requirement that municipalities hand-count ballots.
“No part of me has ever thought I’m perfect,” McIver said. “We heard from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. They said, what about us?”
The terminals will produce paper ballots from an electronic process that preserves the dignity and anonymity of voters with certain disabilities, he said.
The amendments if approved will also change campaign finance laws. In the case of Calgary and Edmonton, parties will be able to transfer dollars to candidates running under their banner. Candidates will also have to disclose donations in September, before the October 2025 election.
An amendment addresses the unique situation Jasper faces this municipal election year. Displaced citizens who intend to move back to Jasper will be able to vote in its election.
“Albertans should not lose their democratic right to vote due to such an extraordinary circumstance,” said McIver.
Photographer catches raggedy ravens together
Local photographer Joe Hartung caught a great photo of two ravens superimposed over one another. He says it was completely by accident, as he was taking photos of the rear raven when it caught up to another flying in front. Hartung says the raven’s raggedy appearance caught his eye. With constant use and exposure to the elements, a raven’s feathers take damage, and are fully replaced every year. Old feathers start to lose their glossy look, and become dull, showing some brown or grey patches. A raven can molt a few feathers at a time so they can still fly, but usually wait for a quiet time, after a migration or after nesting. The entire process takes from three to five months in total.
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From Holden go 2 km east on Highway #14 to Twp. Rd. #492 & then go 0.2 km northeast. The farm is on the north side of the road.
●1997 NEW HOLLAND 9682 4WD tractor, 6,910 hours, 360 hp. Cummins, GPS, autosteer, 12F/4R, 4 hyd’s. w/ return, shedded.
●1980 VERSATILE 555 4WD tractor, 10,746 hrs., 210 hp. Cummins, big 1000 pto., 3 hyd’s.
●1989 FORD TW-35 MFWD tractor, 5,631 hrs., 187 hp. eng., 3 hyd’s., 16 spd. , 1000 pto., shedded.
●1989 FORD TW-15 MFWD tractor, approx. 7,000 hrs., 140 hp., 3 pt. hitch, (blade sells separate).
●LEON M7750 10 ft. 6 way blade w/ mounts.
●1979 FORD TW-10 MFWD tractor w/ Ezee-On FEL & 7 ft. bucket, 5,074 hrs., 128 hp., 1 owner.
●1979 FORD 1700 MFWD tractor w/ 770 FEL & 5’ bucket, 3,473 hrs., 25 hp. eng., 3 pt. hitch, 540 pto., 12F/4R, rebuilt eng. & front end, shedded.
●1990 DEUTZ ALLIS 9150 MFWD tractor, 7,252 hrs., 166 hp. engine, 3 pt. hitch, 1 owner.
SPRAYER
●2010 FAST 90 ft. p/t sprayer, 1800 gal. tank, Raven SCS 450, monitor, shedded.
●1954 CATERPILLAR D6 crawler, 11 ft. blade, 379 hours (owner believes these are original),1 hyd., shedded, excellent condition.
●Homemade t/a 24’ dozer transport trailer w/ hoist.
●1979 SELLICK 6000 rough terrain forklift, 6,000 lb. lift, 2,038 hrs., 42” forks, diesel, shedded.
AUCTIONEERS NOTE:
Garth is retiring and he has a very nice selection of well maintained, mostly shedded equipment UP4BIDS!
●1997 BOURGAULT 5710 -52 ft. air drill w/ 1995 Bourgault 4350 TBH tank, 591 monitor, double shoot, shedded, + MORE OPTIONS!
●1996 DEGELMAN Strawmaster 7000 heavy harrow w/ Valmar 3055, 70 ft., 9/16” tines.
●ALTEEN 18 ft. tandem disc, 20” notched front & smooth rear blades, 9” spacing.
●MORRIS 29 ft. cultivator , 3 bar harrows.
SWATHING & HARVEST
●2011 CASE IH 8120 combine w/ 2011 Case 3016 15 ft. p/u header, 2,113 sep. hrs., 2,675 eng. hrs., GPS, shedded, + MORE OPTIONS!
●2005 JOHN DEERE 4895 swather w/ Honeybee 25 ft. header, 1,557 eng. hrs., 1,228 header hrs., shedded, + MORE OPTIONS!
●1999 NEW HOLLAND Honeybee 994 draper header w/ 30 ft. pickup reel, transport. TRUCKS & GRAIN TRAILER
All trucks shedded & in excellent condition.
●2004 FREIGHTLINER highway tractor, 2,357,869 km, new rear brakes, shedded.
●1994 WILSON 40 ft. grain trailer, new brakes, drums, shoes, S cams, seals, & roll tarp, shedded.
●1985 INTERNATIONAL t/a grain truck, 20’ steel box & hoist, new roll tarp, Cummins, shedded.
●1981 FORD 700 s/a cabover grain truck, onpropane, 15 ft. wood box & hoist, 351 gas.
●1979 FORD F600 s/a grain truck, 14’wood box & hoist, 54,938 km, 370 eng., shedded.
●1951 CHEVROLET 1500 flatdeck truck, 11’ deck & hoist, 1400 gal. water tank, shedded.
GRAIN CLEANER
●2014 FARM KING Y482 grain cleaner, shedded.
GRAIN HANDLING
●2018 DEMCO 1050 s/a grain cart, digital scale, 1050 bushels, roll tarp, big 1000 pto.
●2017 REM VRX grain vac w/ hoses, only32 hours, 1000 pto., shedded, excellent condition.
●2015 SAKUNDIAK HD8-53 auger w/ hyd. mover, 8”, 53 ft., 35 hp. motor.
●2021 MERIDIAN SLMD 12-85 electric swing auger, 12”, 85 ft., dual auger hopper flighting.
●BRANDT 745 auger w/ hyd. mover, 7”, 45 ft., 16 hp. motor, shedded.
●SAKUNDIAK HD10-1800 mech. swing auger, dual auger hopper flighting, 540 pto.
GRAIN BINS
●(2) CHIEF WESTLAND ±3450 bu. 4 ring hopper bottom grain bins w/ double skids.
●(2) TWISTER ±2150 bu. 4 ring hopper bottom grain bins w/ double skids.
●(2) WHEATLAND 1212E ±1450 bu. hopper bottom epoxy lined fertilizer bins, single skids.
●(9) WESTEEL ROSCO ±1850 bushel 5 ring hopper bottom grain bins, single & double skids, (3) have Flaman 3 hp. bin aeration fans.
●WESTEEL ROSCO ±2150 bushel 6 ring hopper bottom grain bin w/ double skid.
●MERIDIAN ±4000 bushel hopper bottom grain bin w/ double skid, aeration.
●±8500 Bushel 5 ring hopper bottom grain bin w/ double skid.
MISCELLANEOUS
●RICHARDSON 4 ½ cu. yard scraper, shedded.
●2011 SCHULTE SDX-840 3 pt. hitch snowblower, 84” wide, 540 pto. ●LEON 3000 rock picker, shedded. ●BALE KING Vortex 2000 bale processor. ●JSL 10’ land leveler.
●2002 MGS 35 KVA portable generator on t/a trailer, 2,703 hrs., Cummins diesel, 1 or 3 phase.
●SHINDAIWA DGK25B generator on skid.
●2007 ALLMAND Bros. light tower, 1,135 hrs.
●FLAGRO 390,000 btu. indirect fired diesel portable heater. ●JD 450 sickle mower, 7 ft., 540 pto. ● Howse 3 pt. hitch trail type mower, 6 ft. wide. ●Chem Handler II w/ hoses & Honda motor, like new. ●Westeel 500 gal. fuel tank on trailer, 12V pump, hose, & nozzle. ●1400 Gal. poly tank on poly stand. ●1250 Gal. poly tank. ●Livestock shelter on skids, 16 ft. L x 8 ft. W x 8 ft. H. ●Watermaster floating water pump. ●Honda WMP20X water pump. ●(6) Ford 100 lb. tractor weights. ●(2) 20’ seacans.
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