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Kurek on the ballot as election season launches
Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter
It’s official. Battle River-Crowfoot incumbent Damien Kurek has registered as a candidate in the upcoming federal election.
Elections Canada has confirmed Kurek’s candidacy as of April 1. Kurek represents the Conservative Party of Canada.
He had been elected as the region’s Member of Parliament first in 2019, and was re-elected in the 2021 federal election.
The Liberal Party, Green Party, and People’s Party of Canada are showing Battle River-Crowfoot candidates on their websites; as of Monday only the Liberal party candidate Brent Sutton had been officially added to the list of candidates, but with no contact information.
The official list of candidates will be available on Wednesday, April 9.
The 2021 election saw candidates from seven parties in the Battle River-Crowfoot riding: Conservative, NDP, People’s Party, Liberal, Maverick, Green Party, and the Veterans Coalition Party.
Lots of fun at Spaghetti Supper in Holden
About 70 people attended the Holden Community Hall Association's spaghetti supper and family dance on Saturday, April 5. Children won stuffed animals at the carnival games corner, which included ring toss, target practice, fishing, and races.
Viking and Beaver County IDP under review
Patricia Harcourt Editor
The joint Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) between the Town of Viking and Beaver County is under review.
The review is this and other joint agreements with towns and villages is being spearheaded by the county to meet provincial guidelines.
Chief Administrative Officer Doug Lefsrud brought the review to the attention of Viking Council at their meeting in March.
“During the March IMC meeting, Beaver County requested Viking review the IDP plan document and request any changes or updates,” he said. “This is a standard practice as a periodic review of the document.”
“We’ll have to go over this together,” said Councillor Cindy Lefsrud.
A motion by Mayor Jamie Buttner to add this topic to the next round table meeting was passed by council.
CAO Lefsrud also explained that any changes council may recommend upon reviewing the document would be made by updating the
original which formalized in November 2019.
Joint IDPs cover topics like policy frameworks, land use policies, transportation systems, utilities, intermunicipal programs, plan adoption, amendment, review and appeal, administrative roles and responsibilities, annexation and dispute resolution process.
The IDP and Municipal Development Plans were initiated originally by the province to foster intermunicipal cooperation and joint project development. The latter is
encouraged by grants if two or more municipalities come together to develop a project.
The plans’ purpose is listed as: “The Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires all municipalities to adopt an intermunicipal development plan (lDP) and an intermunicipal collaboration framework (lCF) with each of its municipal neighbours.
The IDP and ICF reflect mutual agreements on growth and shared services between two or more municipalities.”
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Viking Royal Purple presents 60 year pin, installs new executive
Dawn Hodgins
Thirteen members of the Viking Royal Purple met on Tuesday, April Fool’s Day for their regular monthly meeting. N Fooling - it was a wonderful meeting!
The evening began with a delicious pizza supper and was enjoyed by all. We set up the club room, so we could have a formal meeting, as this was the date of our installation of the 2025/26 executive. All reports were presented. The garage sale committee is looking into a couple different sale items. More information to come, when we decide for sure what we will be selling at the Senior’s Centre.
Dawn Hodgins delivered a cheque for $200 to preschool treasurer Jennifer Venne to assist them with the Ladies’ Night Out fundraiser. Our donations will be a bit different this year, as we are trying to only donate from our gaming account. As anyone who is involved with AGLC procedures and AGLC reports, you will be well aware of the “use of proceeds” that we can actually donate our money to. Lots of rules to follow. We decided to donate $1,000 to the local Food Bank for the purchase of hygiene items. For several years we have purchased $1,200 worth of items
each year and delivered them to the Food Bank. In order to use gaming funds, we must donate the funds directly to the Food Bank. It has been an interesting and fun project for us and doing the shopping was the best, knowing that many would appreciate the special hygiene products!
Our cheque was presented by Dawn to Sharon Pobuda, organizer of the Food Bank. This is a very busy food bank and the work performed by all their volunteers is highly appreciated by all of us who donate to their cause.
Then we held our installation of officers.
Ladies Jeanne Congdon, Jamie Hodgins and Gurene Hammer were the installing officers. This is a great ceremony, as we all learn more about the chairs that we are now responsible for. With a change of everyone, except President Jamie, we are all in the learning process. This is truly an enthusiastic and fun group of ladies, all working to support kids and residents of this community. The first time forever that all the members were there to get installed at one time. See picture for list of officers.
The final part of our meeting was presenting service awards. As new members, Ronna Smith
and Creeann Anderson received official name tags. Chris Boadway received her 25-year jewel. Just seems like yesterday that she attended meetings with a brand-new baby girl. And all the grandmas took a turn at holding the precious bundle. Chris has been actively involved and has held the secretary and president chairs many times – moving back to secretary again this term. Holly Perley received her
treasurer’s jewel, volunteering since 2021 in this chair. She did an excellent job and we thank her for that – but now she has moved onto a new chair to work her expertise on. As these jewels are not available from our national office, we rely on other lodges to help us out, recycling them. This special jewel had been given to Marion Harrison at the Hardisty Lodge back in the 1990s. It was engraved to fit Holly’s
name onto it. President Jamie then had conductress Elehda bring Lady Gurene Hammer to her station. What a super surprise for Gurene – she was presented with her 60-year pin (a gift from CRPS). She joined in 1965, when our lodge was just 15 years old. So many years of volunteering! She is a wonderful, caring and excellent member and we all enjoy her smiles and her wonderful baking treats.
Thanks for all you do Gurene and especially all the years you served as Sunshine chair and visited all the RP ladies who were hospitalized or shut in. Gurene is one of our Class- E members and that means she is a life member of Royal Purple. An accomplishment that not many receive. Our meeting concluded with tea and a delicious cake that Ronna had brought for all of us to enjoy.
Viking Royal Purple group photo following executive installation includes back row, from left: Angela Boadway – Historian, Ronna Smith – 3rd VP, Joan fountain – Guard, Doreen Willey – treasurer/piano, Holly Perley – 2nd VP, Elehda Sevcik – Conductress, Chris Boadway - Secretary, and Jeanne Congdon - Past president. In the front row, from left, are: Creeann Anderson – Chaplain, Emily Chrystian – Guard, Jamie Hodgins – President, and Dawn Hodgins – 1st VP.
Royal Purple President Jamie Hodgins (right) presents life member and now 60 year member Gurene Hammer with a special 60 year pin.
Ryley to propose draft resolution regarding BESC shared service agreement
Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
At the Village of Ryley’s most recent meeting of council held Tuesday, April 1, Council moved to have Mayor Stephanie Dennis present Council’s draft resolution regarding the Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC) Shared Services Agreement (SSA) at the next Beaver Regional Partnership (BRP) meeting, which will be held Tuesday, April 15.
Mayor Stephanie Dennis said that Ryley Council is reviewing all agreements, and right now they are looking at the SSA with BESC.
“It's important to recognize that we're looking at everything. We're not just picking on this particular commission. We're looking at all of our agreements and any place that we're spending money,” she said.
Chief Administrative Officer Glen Hamilton-Brown echoed Dennis, saying the review was brought on by what he terms as the ‘black era,’ during the Village of Ryley’s tumultuous period that began in 2021 when HamiltonBrown was put on paid leave and then terminated in 2022.
“We really are looking across the
board at everything, and we're at this position because of the black era, and the change and all that stuff that happened, that we're now looking at everything, and we just happen to be looking at this one right now,” he said.
The matter at hand is that member municipalities in the BESC SSA, Tofield, Ryley, Holden, Viking, and Beaver County, have been paying 100 per cent of the projected annual deficit as projected in BESC’s budget, where Hamilton-Brown says the SSA indicates only 75 per cent is to be paid, and the remainder is paid when the actual deficit is determined following the yearly financial audit.
“(BESC formed) in 2010, and they write an operational budget and state they need, let's say, $1 million. Then they divide by four, $250,000, and they invoice the municipalities, prorated by population, and we paid quarterly. And that's what's happened for 15 years.
“What the agreement says is that the municipalities will pay the deficit of whatever they need in their actuals. It says here, in any year where the actual operating cost, which does not include amortization, when the operating costs to provide fire protection and emer-
gency services exceeds the actual revenue, then the commission may invoice municipalities for the difference. In other words, the annual deficit,” he said.
“The problem with that is that they never know what the annual deficit is until a year from now. You make your budget, but you can't invoice for that
annual deficit until the financial statements come out. So, they're going to need some cash flow and this is where section four comes in, and it says the municipalities agree to advance pay the commission based on its current year budget.
“This is where we got in this
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Viking to explore expanded tax levies
Patricia Harcourt Editor
Viking Council has agreed to explore the idea of applying special tax levies to projects that benefit non taxpaying entities.
The idea was promoted by Councillor Dana Ewashko at the March regular meeting of Viking Council.
Ewashko said that non-taxpayers like school divisions could pay a levy, especially if they are benefiting from a special project being done by the town.
Ewashko said a levy was a good idea, “especially if they are getting (town) services but not paying taxes.”
And, “there are others as well that could do this,” he said, “as the ones benefitting.”
Councillor Cindy Lefsrud offered the hypothetical example of putting a frontage tax on for a project like the sewage line replacement at the school last year.
She noted that the project is “a benefit to residents living there,” adjacent to the school.
A motion by Ewashko for administration “to look further into this,” was passed.
Chief Administrative Officer Doug Lefsrud said he “would have to check” on the status of taxing entities like schools, churches and health care facilities. At the moment, the only such tax the town levies is its recreation tax, he said. The recreation tax raises funds for the town to give out grants to various groups and organizations promoting sports and other activities.
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Dear Editor:
I am writing in response to the article in the April 2 paper.
First off, I think this Council is one of the best this town has had. Jamie goes to all the town functions and he is always available to talk.
With regards to the anonymous letter writer, shame on you! If you have concerns or you want your
Dear Editor;
The Bay department store chain, also known as HBC (Hudson's Bay Company), is nearly $1 billion in debt and those debts are getting called in by the creditors. As a result, Canada's oldest department store began liquidating 90 of its 96 stores this week, triggering widespread distress among its workforce and affiliated small businesses. As well, HBC will pay up to $3 million total in retention bonuses to 121 managers and executives — but will not pay severance to its more than 9,300 workers, most of whom will soon lose their jobs. Also at stake are pensions, health benefits and long-term disability supports, according to Andrew Hatnay, a lawyer representing employees. This affects a group of people that are "extremely vulnerable as they cannot work and are highly dependent on their long-term disability benefits for their livelihoods."
Hudson’s Bay filed for court protection on March 7 to shield itself from creditors while seeking financing. Unfortunately, the workers of HBC are only entitled to a maximum
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Re: Town office. The previous mayor saw fit to move the town office and the people of the town had no say! As for transparency, again, the previous Council had none!
If you wanted to attend a town meeting you had to get the approval of the then CAO. If you had questions for the then mayor, you were told to send him an email!
He never attended any functions and you never saw him mingling with the town folk. Jamie is always available!
As for the CAO, any dealings I have had with him have been positive.
Coffee shop talk...Yes, I have coffee with Cindy, she is my friend. She doesn’t talk about any town business, and she truly cares about this
Reader: Standing up for Viking Council
There are a couple of members on Council that I don’t think are good for our town. But that is my opinion! And no, I will not run for Council because I see how they are treated by some members of this community.
And again, shame on you!
Bail out The Bay NOW - Government must save jobs at HBC
of $8,800 severance under the federal Wage Earner Protection Program Act, no matter if they worked there for 50 years of their life or 1 year.That's a pittance. Furthermore, disabled employees that HBC had been supporting may also be cut off. In addition to employees, small businesses that operated inside Bay stores also face losses. As well, local businesses that supplied The Bay are also affected.
HBC has all but given up on saving the 90 stores that are closing, and is barely clinging on to hope that it can save the remaining 6 stores. As it stands, the courts will close the remaining stores by April 8th if nothing changes. Several of Hudson's Bay's senior secured lenders — Bank of America, Pathlight Capital and Restore Capital — are eager to take first dibs of their debt back.
Why do patriotic Canadians allow the Bank of America to shut down North America's oldest company? Why exactly is the Bank of America one of the lending partners leading the charge to bring down HBC? Are they being manipulated by The White House to destabilize our economy? Is the timing of the HBC shut
down coincidental?
The government should step in like they did during the 2008 economic crises that then Governor of the Bank of Canada Mark Carney presided over, after the government bailed out the banking industry to the tune of billions of dollars (with a temporary loan). According to the The Big Banks' Big Secret, a book by the chief economist at the CCPA David Macdonald, between 2008 and 2010 the government bolstered our banks to the tune of $114 billion, an amount that equals $3,400 for every Canadian.
On December 20, 2008 the government of Canada and the province of Ontario offered $3.3 billion in loans to the auto industry. Under the plan GM would receive $3 billion and Chrysler will receive the rest. Ford only asked for a line of credit but said it will not be participating in the bailout. Eventually, the federal and Ontario governments lent automakers $13.7 billion and recouped $10 billion in repayments, interest, share sales and dividend payments, for a CAN$3.7-billion loss.
According to David MacDonald, at one point three of the country’s
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biggest banks — CIBC, Bank of Montreal and Scotiabank — were receiving government support that was equal to or more than the value of the company’s shares. “Government programs could have just purchased every single share in those banks instead of providing support,” he said. “That’s not the story Canadians were told. There was a massive failure in the private-sector market.”
If the government bails out The Bay, it should look for an ownership stake of The Bay, in order to encourage a broader "Buy Canada" policy, and support a greater Canadian textiles industry and other homegrown industries, including ones that produce housewares. 50 years ago, it was common for local business and factories to supply The Bay with items, employing local people in the process. Yet with globalization came an almost total reliance on China and other Pacific Rim nations for manufactured goods at the expense of local production. But a mere billion dollar investment from the government can help spur local economies across Canada.
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Threatening messages from ex
On March 31, a citizen attended the detachment to report his daughter was receiving threatening messages from her ex-boyfriend. After viewing the messages it was determined police did not have the grounds to pursue any charges.
That afternoon, police received a complaint of a theft of tools and household items that had occurred sometime over the past month. Police have no suspects and did not have any evidence to further an investigation.
On April 1, police provided assistance to an officer with the Alberta SPCA as they attended a property to assess the condition of a dog. The officer had concerns for the animal so it was seized.
Later that day, police received a complaint of a vehicle dragging a snowmobile behind it in Viking. When police located the vehicle in question, it was already parked on private property. The registered owner was contacted and warned about proper towing procedures.
Also that day, police were advised of a phone scam attempt in Viking. The complainant advised she had received a phone call stating she had money in a crypto account that needed to be claimed. She then received an email regarding the crypto account with instructions on how to activate it. She contacted her bank who informed her it was a scam and advised her not to follow the instructions. She blocked the caller on her phone and disregarded the email so did not become a victim of this fraud attempt.
On April 3, police
received a complaint of an erratic driver eastbound on Highway 14. Police made an immediate patrol and located the vehicle in question. Police attempted a traffic stop; however, the vehicle failed to stop and began driving into oncoming traffic. A pursuit was not initiated due to concern for public safety.
Later that night, police were dispatched to a house fire in Bruce. The house was vacant at the time so no injuries were incurred. The investigation into this matter is ongoing.
On April 4, police received a complaint of threats being uttered at a business in Viking. Police spoke with the subject of the complaint and warned him about his behaviour. The complainant did not want to pursue charges.
That afternoon, police received a request to check on the wellbeing of a driver who had been parked on the side of the highway for several hours. Police attended the location and spoke with the driver in question who advised she was having some medical issues and had pulled over to rest. Police recommended she find a safer place to rest and followed her to a parking lot in Viking. The complainant was updated.
Also that day, police received a complaint of a break and enter in progress at a residence in Viking. When police arrived on scene, they did not find any evidence that a break and enter had occurred. Patrols were made in the area and nothing suspicious was noted.
On April 5, police received a complaint of a family dispute at a residence in Viking. Police attended and spoke with all involved parties. Two males volunteered to leave the property to prevent any further escalation of the situation.
On April 6, police received a request for assistance to help keep the peace while property was retrieved from a res-
idence in the Bruce area. Police attended and stayed on scene until the property was obtained and then departed without any further incident.
During this time period, police also dealt with a minor traffic collision, a 911 hang-up and issued several violation tickets for traffic infractions.
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About 70 attend Holden Spaghetti dinner
Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
The Holden Community Hall Association held a spaghetti dinner and family dance on Saturday, April 5 as a community event and to raise funds to replace the flooring in the hall kitchen.
“When we put on family events like this, we are raising money for renovations. The next renovation that we are doing is replacing the kitchen floor,” board member Shannon Harte said.
About 70 came for the meal, and many young families also enjoyed the dance.
“We're really grateful
for the turnout tonight, I think it is very supportive of the community. We wanted to see how a family event would go, so that we can possibly hold more of them in the fu-
ture, and I think it went really well,” Harte said.
Children won stuffed animal prizes at the carnival games corner, which included ring toss, target practice, fishing, races,
among other activities. “I think the kids had a blast, and that's what it's all about, and it’s nice to see people at the tables still visiting,” she said.
Vialta Lodge Chatter: long time resident moves
Marion Cottrell
Well, hasn’t this been a typical Alberta spring! Just when we begin shedding our winter coats and boots, wham! Snow and ice return with a vengeance! We do need the moisture, that is for sure but wouldn’t it be lovely if it came in the form of rain and warmer temperatures? No worries, spring will be here very soon and we will all forget this little temper tantrum of winter trying to assert itself again!
On Friday, April 4, residents had the opportunity for a shopping trip to Vegreville - providing the weather cooperate ! One never knows, in April!
There are two Sidewalk Strolls planned for Friday, April 11, and Monday, April 28. Of course, that will also be depending on the weather those days! However, do plan to take part and enjoy the fresh air and sounds of spring. Entertainment this month begins with the Central Singers on Monday, April 14, at 1:30 p.m. It’s always good to have them. On Friday, April 25 Ralph and Friends will join us at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, we are pleased to welcome the Ratte Family with their wonderful musical talents at 1:30 p.m. Please come to hear and enjoy each of these groups as
they take the time to set up in Vialta Lodge for your listening pleasure. We have two birthdays this month. Savana Green celebrated on April 4 and Allan Darling has his birthday on April 12. Birthday wishes to both of you.
We have no new residents to report this month. However, one of our members has had to move on to a higher level
of care. Eleanor Collier has been in Vialta for five years. She is an amazing lady! Although she has had to use a walker for a few years, up until very recently she has been well able to get around on her own. She wouldn’t miss playing Ten-Cent Bingo and delighted in visiting with everyone. If you had the time, Eleanor had many interesting stories to share. After all, she has
had many years of life experiences. May 13 will mark 104 years since Eleanor entered this world! She has been blessed to have a long and productive life. You are an inspiration, Dear Lady, and we wish you well as you move on to Extendicare.
Easter is fast approaching. Wishes for a Blessed Easter, however you celebrate it.
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Confirmed measles cases at Two Hills, Vegreville prompts AHS alert to potential exposures
Locations in Tofield and Holden visited by infected individuals
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 Vegreville.
On April 4 at Tim Horton’s Drive Thru Vegreville; St. Joseph’s General Hospital Vegreville.
On April 5 at Tofield Health Centre Emergency
Anyone who attended these locations, who was born in or after 1970 and has less than two documented doses of measles-containing 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 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.
County audio-visual upgrades approved for office building
Patricia Harcourt
Following the recent renovation of Beaver County’s council chambers, further audio-visual upgrades have been approved for this and other spaces in the building.
Council had passed a motion last June for $250,000 in upgrades to council chambers for audio-visual, furniture and flooring upgrades, stated Meagan Walsh, Legislative Services Coordinator, in a March 26 report.
In November, this renovation project was completed under budget from funds out of the Claystone reserve fund. Only $185,542 of the allocated money.
“Administration is proposing some changes to the current audio-visual setup in council chambers to allow for better camera angles and streaming video,” she said.
Currently, she said the angles of the cameras show a long shot view of the council and a shot of the podium, but says this is inadequate.
“It is difficult for the public to see who is speaking and the flow of the meeting can be distracting and unprofessional,” explained Walsh.
Administration wants to use the balance of the funds from that project to upgrade the county office’s upper boardroom.
“This meeting room is consistently overbooked with internal and external meetings, all which require audio-visual capabilities,” she states. “Unfortunately, the current video conferencing is unreliable and outdated., which places a strain on council chambers.
“Updating both rooms will enable a balance of use between the two rooms easing the burden on each system and ensuring a backup is available if neces-
sary.”
Walsh said any still usable equipment in the upper board room will be taken out and put to use in the smaller reception room and throughout the office. This will allow for internal content sharing to be done when video conferencing equipment is not needed, she said.
Administration is requesting council’s approval for an expenditure of $60,000 so that the upgrades can commence quickly, she said.
Chief Administrative Officer Kayleena Spiess said the object was to have two conferencing rooms “so we have a backup room in case something happens in this room.”
A motion by Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) was passed for $60,000 to be taken from the Claystone Dividend Fund to be used for the proposed audio-visual project.
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The County currently has two upcoming Public Hearings:
REPEALING BYLAW HEARING
BeaverCountywillbeholdinganin-personpublichearingtogiveresidents anopportunitytoprovideinputontheproposedRepealingBylaw.The purposeofthisBylawistorepealbylawsthatareeithernolongerrelevant, theCountynolongerhasjurisdictionoverthematter,theyneedupdating, theywerenotrepealedwhentheywerereplaced,etc.
Beaver County will be holding an in-person public hearing to give residents an opportunity to provide input on the proposed Repealing Bylaw The purpose of this Bylaw is to repeal bylaws that are either no longer relevant, the County no longer has jurisdiction over the matter, they need updating, they were not repealed when they were replaced, etc
Theproposedbylawandthebylawswhichmayberepealedcanbeviewed beloworobtainedattheBeaverCountyOffice(5120–50Street,Ryley)or ontheCounty’swebsiteundertheNewssectionatwww.beaver.ab.ca.
The proposed bylaw and the bylaws which may be repealed can be viewed below or obtained at the Beaver County Office (5120 – 50 Street, Ryley) or on the County’s website under the News section at www beaver ab ca
Repealing Bylaw (2025) #25-1168
Bylaws which may be repealed:
Bylaw #6 - Publication and Distribution of Meeting Minutes via Newspaper: Bylaw is no longer relevant
Bylaw #83 - Appointment of Assessor: Bylaw is no longer relevant Bylaw #145 - Employee Pension Plan: County Policy replaces bylaw
RepealingBylaw(2025)#25-1168 Bylawswhichmayberepealed: Bylaw#6-PublicationandDistributionofMeetingMinutesvia Newspaper:Bylawisnolongerrelevant. Bylaw#83-AppointmentofAssessor:Bylawisnolongerrelevant. Bylaw#145-EmployeePensionPlan:CountyPolicyreplacesbylaw. Bylaw#646-CouncillorPensionPlan:Section12ofCountyPolicy #HR-006–CountyPolicyreplacesbylaw.
Bylaw #646 - Councillor Pension Plan: Section 12 of County Policy #HR-006 – County Policy replaces bylaw
Detailsofthepublichearingareasfollows:
Details of the public hearing are as follows:
Date: Wednesday,April16,2025 Time: 10:15a.m.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:15 a m
Beaver County Service Centre, 5120 – 50 Street, Ryley
Meagan Walsh - 780-663-3730 ext 1023 or mwalsh@beaver ab ca To Speak or submit written comments: please register/submit to Kady McKinney (kmckinney@beaver ab ca) no later than 4:30 p m , Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Written submissions will not be accepted during the public hearing
Location: BeaverCountyServiceCentre,5120–50Street,Ryley Contact: MeaganWalsh-780-663-3730ext.1023or mwalsh@beaver.ab.ca ToSpeakorsubmitwrittencomments: pleaseregister/submitto KadyMcKinney(kmckinney@beaver.ab.ca)nolaterthan4:30p.m., Wednesday,April9,2025. Writtensubmissionswillnotbeaccepted duringthepublichearing.
COMMUNITY STANDARDS BYLAW HEARING
COMMUNITYSTANDARDSBYLAWHEARING
Beaver County will be holding a public hearing to give residents an opportunity to provide input on the proposed Community Standards Bylaw The purpose of this Bylaw is to set standards for community safety, residential property maintenance and use, protect public spaces, prevent disputes between neighbours by providing guidance on issues that affect relationships between neighbours, establish fines for contraventions of the Bylaw, and enable enforcement of contraventions of the Bylaw
BeaverCountywillbeholdingapublichearingtogiveresidentsan opportunitytoprovideinputontheproposedCommunityStandards Bylaw.ThepurposeofthisBylawistosetstandardsforcommunitysafety, residentialpropertymaintenanceanduse,protectpublicspaces,prevent disputesbetweenneighboursbyprovidingguidanceonissuesthataffect relationshipsbetweenneighbours,establishfinesforcontraventionsofthe Bylaw,andenableenforcementofcontraventionsoftheBylaw.
TheproposedbylawcanbeviewedbeloworobtainedattheBeaver CountyOffice(5120–50Street,Ryley)orontheCounty’swebsiteunderthe Newssectionatwww.beaver.ab.ca.
The proposed bylaw can be viewed below or obtained at the Beaver County Office (5120 – 50 Street, Ryley) or on the County’s website under the News section at www beaver ab ca
Detailsofthepublichearingareasfollows:
Date: Wednesday,April30,2025
Details of the public hearing are as follows: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 7:00 p m
Time: 7:00p.m.
Location: RyleyCommunityCentre,5102-49St,Ryley
Ryley Community Centre, 5102-49 St, Ryley
If you submit written comments regarding the proposed bylaw, the information you provide may be made public subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act , celebrating the return of our feathered friends as they migrate through the Beaver County region.
Meagan Walsh - 780-663-3730 ext 1023 or mwalsh@beaver ab ca
Contact: MeaganWalsh-780-663-3730ext.1023or mwalsh@beaver.ab.ca
ToSpeakorsubmitwrittencomments: pleaseregister/submitto KadyMcKinney(kmckinney@beaver.ab.ca)nolaterthan4:30p.m., Tuesday,April22,2025. Writtensubmissionswillnotbeaccepted duringthepublichearing.
To Speak or submit written comments: please register/submit to Kady McKinney (kmckinney@beaver ab ca) no later than 4:30 p m , Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Written submissions will not be accepted during the public hearing
Ifyousubmitwrittencommentsregardingtheproposed bylaw,theinformationyouprovidemaybemadepublic subjecttotheprovisionsofthe FreedomofInformation andProtectionofPrivacyAct.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
DEVELOPMENTPERMITS
The following Development Applications have been APPROVED (except where otherwise noted) by the Development Authority under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No 98-801, subject to the right of appeal to the relevant appeal body - Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) or Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT)
ThefollowingDevelopmentApplicationshavebeenAPPROVED(except whereotherwisenoted)bytheDevelopmentAuthorityundertheprovisions ofLandUseBylawNo.98-801,subjecttotherightofappealtotherelevant appealbody-SubdivisionandDevelopmentAppealBoard(SDAB)orLand andPropertyRightsTribunal(LPRT).
APPEALDEADLINE
APPEAL DEADLINE Appeal Body APRIL 30, 2025
AppealBody ApplicationNo.
APRIL30,2025 SDAB 020020-24-D0009
Application No
Applicant Landowner
Location Development
Heather Wheeliker
HeatherWheeliker
Lot 21, Block 2 Plan 190 TR in NE 35-51-20-W4 Discretionary Use – 288 ft2 Cabin (Temporary
Same Lot21,Block2Plan190TRinNE35-51-20-W4 DiscretionaryUse–288ft2Cabin(Temporary Accommodation)
Any person wishing to appeal an application may do so by serving written notice on the prescribed form (stating reasons for the appeal) to the relevant appeal body For information on how to appeal can be found our our website Services > Planning & Development > Appealing Planning Decisions
Anypersonwishingtoappealanapplicationmaydosoby servingwrittennoticeontheprescribedform(stating reasonsfortheappeal)totherelevantappealbody.For informationonhowtoappealcanbefoundourourwebsite under Services>Planning&Development>Appealing PlanningDecisions
Further information regarding the above decisions may be obtained from the County Office, Ryley, Alberta
Furtherinformationregardingtheabovedecisionsmaybe obtainedfromtheCountyOffice,Ryley,Alberta.
VILLAGE
Beaver County is currently accepting submissions for the
RFQ2025-14INFR 2025 HERBICIDE SUPPLY
Closes: April 16 @ 10 a m Local time
Please find complete information for all requests on our website > Business > RFPs, Tenders, Leases & Sales
Pleasefindcompleteinformationforall requestsonourwebsite>Business> RFPs,Tenders,Leases&Sales BeaverCountyiscurrentlyacceptingsubmissionsforthe following: RFQ2025-14INFR2025HERBICIDESUPPLY Closes:April16@10a.m.Localtime
VILLAGEOFRYLEYNoticeofDecisionoftheDevelopmentAuthority
OF RYLEYNotice of Decision of the Development Authority
This is to notify you of a decision of the Development Authority whereby a variance is being issued authorizing the following
ThisistonotifyyouofadecisionoftheDevelopmentAuthority wherebyavarianceisbeingissuedauthorizingthefollowing development:
Application No
ApplicationNo.
Applicant:
Location: Development:
The applicant or any person who claims to be affected by this decision may appeal the decision to the Development Appeal Board The appeal shall be made in writing and shall be delivered either in person or by mail to the Secretary of the Development Appeal Board not later than 14 days after the date of Issue of Notice of Decision Debbie Sych 4748-50 Avenue, Ryley AB Construction of a temporary building
Theapplicantoranypersonwhoclaimstobeaffectedbythisdecision mayappealthedecisiontotheDevelopmentAppealBoard.Theappeal shallbemadeinwritingandshallbedeliveredeitherinpersonorbymail totheSecretaryoftheDevelopmentAppealBoardnotlaterthan14days afterthedateofIssueofNoticeofDecision. 2025-0310-3356 DebbieSych 4748-50Avenue,RyleyAB Constructionofatemporarybuilding
AppealDeadline:April9,2025
Appeal Deadline: April 9, 2025
SECRETARY
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD
SUBDIVISIONANDDEVELOPMENTAPPEALBOARD
BEAVERCOUNTY
BEAVER COUNTY
BOX 140
BOX140
RYLEY, AB, T0B 4A0
RYLEY,AB,T0B4A0
VEGETATIONMANAGEMENT
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
FromMaythroughOctober2025,BeaverCountywillconductitsannual roadsidemaintenancetoenhanceroadsafetyandmanagevegetation.
From May through October 2025, Beaver County will conduct its annual roadside maintenance to enhance road safety and manage vegetation
Theprogramincludes:
The program includes:
Spot Herbicide Applications: Targeting tree and brush regrowth within County road allowances across all divisions, with a focus on Division 5
Blanket Spraying: Comprehensive herbicide application in Divisions 1 and 2 to control widespread vegetation
SpotHerbicideApplications:Targetingtreeandbrushregrowthwithin Countyroadallowancesacrossalldivisions,withafocusonDivision5. BlanketSpraying:ComprehensiveherbicideapplicationinDivisions1 and2tocontrolwidespreadvegetation.
MechanicalBrushControl:Removingtreesandbrushthroughoutthe Countytoimprovetrafficsafety,facilitatemachinerymovement, reducesnowtrappinginwinter,andenhancesightlinesat intersectionsandnearproperties.
Mechanical Brush Control: Removing trees and brush throughout the County to improve traffic safety, facilitate machinery movement, reduce snow trapping in winter, and enhance sightlines at intersections and near properties
WeedInspections:Conductingcounty-wideinspectionstoidentify andmanageregulatedweedspecies.
Weed Inspections: Conducting county-wide inspections to identify and manage regulated weed species
Forconcernsrelatedtoweedandbrushcontrol,orhayingalong provincialhighways,pleasecontactAlbertaTransportationandEconomic Corridorsat310-0000,orEmconServiceIncat1-800-390-2242
For concerns related to weed and brush control, or haying along provincial highways, please contact Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors at 310-0000 or Emcon Service Inc at 1-800-390-2242
SPRING DUST CONTROL PROGRAM
SPRINGDUSTCONTROLPROGRAM
Residentslookingtoreducedustoncountyroadsneartheirpropertycan nowapplyforspringdustcontrol.Thedeadlinetosubmityourapplication is April15!
Residents looking to reduce dust on county roads near their property can now apply for spring dust control The deadline to submit your application April 15!
How to Apply:
Scan the QR code to access the application form, or visit www beaver ab ca and navigate to: Services > County Roads > Dust Control
Submit your completed form by email to infrastructure@beaver ab ca, mail it in, or drop it off in person at our office Act now to secure dust control for the upcoming season!
HowtoApply: ScantheQRcodetoaccesstheapplication form,orvisit www.beaver.ab.caandnavigateto: Services>CountyRoads>DustControl. Submityourcompletedformbyemailto infrastructure@beaver.ab.ca,mailitin,or dropitoffinpersonatouroffice. Actnowtosecuredustcontrolfortheupcomingseason!
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We’re looking for some motivated team membe to join our team! What’s your superpower?!
We’relookingforsomemotivatedteammembers tojoinourteam!What’syoursuperpower?! JOINOURINFRASTRUCTURE–CONSTRUCTION TEAMFORTHEUPCOMINGSEASON!
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Seasonal (6-8 months) Positions Available: Class 1 Driver - Equipment Operator III
Valid Class 1 Licence with a good driving record Gravel hauling/spreading experience is an asset
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Seasonal(6-8months)PositionsAvailable: Class1Driver-EquipmentOperatorIII Qualifications: ValidClass1Licencewithagooddrivingrecord Gravelhauling/spreadingexperienceisanasset Abilitytoworkindependentlyandaspartofateam Abilitytoworkinallweatherconditions Abilitytoperformphysicaltasksandoperateheavy machinerysafely
Interested applicants are requested to submit their resumes to: Human Resources, Beaver County, Box 140, Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 Or by e-mail to: careers@beaver ab ca
Interestedapplicantsarerequestedtosubmittheirresumesto: HumanResources,BeaverCounty,Box140,Ryley,ABT0B4A0 Orbye-mailto:careers@beaver.ab.ca
WE’RE ALSO LOOKING FOR Economic Development Coordinator - One Year Term
This role will drive business growth, tourism, and economic initiatives to shape the County’s future A great opportunity to make a lasting impact!
WE’REALSOLOOKINGFOR... EconomicDevelopmentCoordinator-OneYearTerm Thisrolewilldrivebusinessgrowth,tourism,andeconomic initiativestoshapetheCounty’sfuture.Agreatopportunity tomakealastingimpact!
Formoreinfovisitourwebsite.The Careerspagecanbefoundunderthe Governmentmenu.OrscantheQRcode!
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Council considers review of community support grants
Patricia
Harcourt
Beaver County will review the amounts provided to community organizations from the community support program.
Every spring and fall the county receives requests from various groups and organizations in the county for a financial support.
The maximum listed in the policy is for these groups to receive $2,500 as a maximum.
At the March 26 regular county council meeting, it was noted that several requests were for more than what the policy states is the maximum.
Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) made a motion granting a maximum $2,500 to each request, stating he did not favour giving over what the policy allows.
“He said that “other groups wanting more can come to council,” with their request.
He added that he wanted there to be an adequate amount of funding left over for the fall intake of requests.
Hrabec then read out each request and changed the amount to a maximum of $2,500 if the organization had asked for more than this.
However, Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) noted that council was “getting more requests for higher amounts,” adding that this might be an opportunity to
review the policy on this issue.
Margaret Jones, General Manager of Legislative Services, agreed to undertake a grant review and discuss it with neighbouring municipalities.
Hrabec said he was in favour of that but wanted to leave enough funds available for the fall intake requests.
This would be brought back to council for further consideration with a report to consider.
Beaver County adopts new campground policy
Patricia Harcourt
Beaver County adopted a new campground policy at the March 26 meeting of county council.
The Campgrounds Reservations, Cancellations and Refunds policy Infr-021 was passed prior to council rescinding the previous policy.
The policy covers activities in the county’s two campgrounds, Black Nugget Lake and Camp Lake, which were described in council’s report as “highly utilized.”
The report added: “These campgrounds play a significant role in the county’s recreational offerings, attracting both residents and visitors
for camping, outdoor activities and events.”
The policy was last updated in 2020 and was reviewed again as part of a scheduled policy review.
“Administrative staff have identified areas for improvement including clarity on refund eligibility, technology upgrades and improved procedural guidance,” stated the joint report by Dan Blackie, General Manager of Infrastructure, and Kaileagh Klammer, Administrative Assistant.
“To improve accessibility and readability, the policy has been reformatted with clearer sections and paragraph structures, and redun-
dant language has been removed.”
The policy was reviewed at the last Governance and Priorities meeting on March 5, and includes listed changes.
Late arrivals at the campground must arrive by 10 p.m. now instead of the previous 11 p.m. on the date of the reservation. This is the time that the concession closes for the night.
There were also clarifications done on the definition of a long weekend, what the situations are when refunds will be provided and when a
service fee will be charged.
“The introduction of a service fee is expected to offset administrative costs associated with processing cancellations and refunds,” stated the report, under financial implications. It added: “No other significant financial impacts are anticipated.”
Motions by Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) to adopt the new campground policy and by Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) to rescind the old policy were both passed.
The Beaver Heritage & Ag Society
Saturday, April 26th, 2025 Doors open 5:30 pm • Dinner at 6:30 pm @ the
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Celebration of Life for Jarett Wade Ross
Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m.
CARD OF THANKS
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
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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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Monday, April 14 Galahad Agriplex 7:00 PM 15 Go-Go Bingos, 1 Bonanza, 1 Door Prize Master Card $5.00
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!
Not ready to let go of your freedom (but needing support)? I can help with that. Enjoy your home. Light cleaning/meals. Emotional/mental companionship. Games/Cards. Phone Jackie (780) 385-1019.
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The Viking Historical Society is looking for summer staff at the Viking Museum. Duties include yard maintenance, cleaning, directing tours, and cataloguing artifacts. Students and mature applications alike may apply with resume and cover letter to Box 106, Viking, AB T0B 4N0
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Early election polling shows Liberals favoured by younger voters
Natasha Bulowski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After a few years trailing the Conservatives, the Liberal Party is in the lead among young voters – and at least one political youth group is clear about what it wants the party to do with that support.
New polling by Abacus Data found the Liberals have taken the lead among voters aged 18 to 30. On March 31, Angus Reid published similar findings that show an upswing of support for the Liberal party — in both men and women aged 18 to 35 — compared to this time last year.
This image is an excerpt from Angus Reid's polling data published on March 31, 2025. It illustrates what percentage of Canadians surveyed intended to vote for the federal Liberals in March 2020 to 2025.
Jaden Braves, CEO and founder of the youth-led non-profit Young Politicians of Canada, says the shift makes sense to him. Canadians of all ages were tired of former prime minister Justin Trudeau. Along with being a fresh face, Prime Minister Mark Carney has “a huge amount of experience” after leading the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, he said.
In an April 3 report, the group published highlighted 11 priorities ahead of the federal election, including more accessible education, the climate crisis, unemployment, affordable housing, integration of AI and eliminating boilwater advisories on reserves.
The main undercurrent through most of the priorities is “making sure we have fundamental human rights,” Braves said.
“That means clean water on reserves. That means reinvesting and
solving the climate crisis.”
To Alex Marland, a professor of Canadian politics at Acadia University, there is a simple reason younger voters are shifting their voting intention to the Liberals.
“They, like many other Canadians, are gravitating toward the Liberals … as a hedge against Donald Trump and his tariffs,” Marland said.
Mexico and Canada were excluded from the Trump administration’s most recent round of tariffs but trade disputes between Canada and the US have dominated the news cycle for months, making it a key election issue.
The Liberals have the momentum, but it's early in the election cycle and momentum can switch at any time, he said. And, the leaders’ debates are still to come — in French on April 16 and English on April 17 — both in Montreal.
Typically, anything happening before the leaders’ debates is known as “the phony war” in political science circles, Marland said.
“All these things are happening and people aren't really paying attention, and they don't really pay attention until there's what's known as a ‘focusing event’ that causes everyone to pay attention … to start making up their mind,” Marland said. Usually, that event is the leaders’ debate. Maybe not this time.
“What's different about this campaign is it almost feels like the focusing event has happened. The focusing event that gets everyone to pay attention is Donald Trump.”
Angus Reid’s March 31 poll has Carney leading across almost all demographics, with the exception of men aged 35-54.
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practice. They make the budget and then they come out with a quarterly payment, and we pay the quarterly payment. However, the agreement says, and this is where we started to go south, it says that we shall remit 75 per cent in three equal payments of the projected annual deficit. And that's it. Not four quarterly payments, just three quarters of the budget, which is known as the projected annual deficit. Then it says, 5b, the final payment to the commission shall be made following the audited financial statements for confirmation of what the annual deficit is,” Hamilton-Brown said.
Council should defer the request for decision to the next meeting.
“I think we should take Administration's lead and postpone this to our next meeting, which is after the BRP meeting,” she said.
It was decided that Mayor Dennis will present at the BRP meeting to dis-
cuss the cost sharing contribution agreements of all municipalities. Murphy moved that Council for the Village of Ryley direct the mayor to present the draft resolution to Beaver Regional Partnership at the April 15, 2025 regional meeting, which was passed.
As Hamilton-Brown had mentioned, originally it was intended that Council pass the resolution prior to the BRP meeting, but as it was delayed, Councillor Kimberly Murphy said that
RCMP asking for tips after Hardisty bank break-in
On April 2, just after 2 a.m., Killam RCMP received a report of multiple alarms going off at the Vision Credit Union in Hardisty.
RCMP members responded but, upon arrival, the suspects had already fled the scene.
Responding officers noted that ATM Cash Drawers had been emptied, later learning that a large sum had been stolen.
Upon reviewing the surveillance footage, members noted that a lot of the cameras were spray painted in order to block the view.
The remaining footage revealed two suspects wearing balaclavas using a torch and power tools to break in. They then
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 780-385-3502,
or your local police. 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 available through the Apple App or Google Play.
In fact, we’ve been serving rural Alberta communities for 75 years. Our credit union launched in 1950 with $128, 21 members and a mission to help our neighbours and our communities. It’s still our mission today. That’s why we return 75% of Vision’s profits to our members, why we provide full-service banking in underserved rural communities, and why we make contributing to charitable causes in our hometowns a priority. Learn how Vision supports our members and our communities.
By Marjorie Lawson
Our community was saddened to hear of the passing of Nora Taylor on April 2 at the age of 100. Many chil-
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dren in the area have fond memories of swimming at Nora's pool. A service to remember Nora will be held at Grace United Church in Wainwright on Friday, April 11.
We were very shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Sherrilee Fischer on Sunday, April 6, just four days after her mother, Nora Taylor. Our deepest sympathy to husband Gordie,
son Bryan, and daughters Alana, Joelle, and Sharina and their families.
The public library Open House is Monday, April 14. Enjoy some treats, door prizes and new books.
Edith Ford is on a cruise to Hawaii with some friends and family.
Birthday greetings go out to Ron Prior as he celebrates his 90th birthday on April 8.
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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.
●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.
●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.
Call Owner –Garth: (780) 688-3514 Dunkle
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