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Volume 116 Issue 09
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Salute to the RCMP! INSIDE
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 s
Truck reported stolen from New BRSD Superintendent excited to start school year business in Sedgewick Killam RCMP Detachment occurrences for Aug. 4 to 10. On Friday, Aug. 4, Killam RCMP responded to a report of Harassment in Forestburg. The Subject had continued to contact the Complainant after being warned by RCMP to have no contact. Subject was arrested and released on an Undertaking with conditions. Also Friday, a report of youths lighting off fireworks in a park within Sedgewick. Patrols made, not located. On Saturday, Aug. 5, RCMP received another report of fireworks being lit at a private residence in Sedgewick. Complainant was advised to contact bylaw regarding laws around fireworks. On Sunday, Aug. 6, a Break and Enter was re-
ported at a rural Energy Site. Miscellaneous items stolen from the site. No suspects or witnesses. On Monday, Aug. 7, an Attempted Break and Enter was reported in Forestburg. The occurrence was reported after the fact. Killam Member spoke to the Complainant about the importance of calling 911 when something like this is happening. No witness or suspect. Also that Monday a Break and Enter was reported from a lease site. Transformer stolen and damage to the site. Killam RCMP Members attended. Took pictures and statements. No suspects. Later on Monday Killam RCMP responded to a report of two aggressive dogs loose in Sedgewick. The dogs were back in the yard after they had escaped.
Complainant advised to follow up with the town Bylaw Officer for future animal complaints. On Tuesday, Aug. 8, a report of Break and Enter was made from a lease site. Transformer and copper wire stolen. No witnesses or suspects. Also on Tuesday a report was made from an employee of Wild Rose Co-op of a suspected fraud. A customer had come in and tried to buy a large amount of gift cards. The Co-op does have precautions set up on situations like this. The Subject wasn’t able to buy the whole requested amount but some were bought. A Killam RCMP Member called the Subject and advised that it was a fraud. Member spoke safety planning with the Subject in Continued on Page 12
Rhae-Ann Holoien is the Battle River School Division’s new Superintendent of Schools, and she’s excited about the new school year, starting next Tuesday, Sept. 5. See the full story on Page 4.
Hardisty hosts very Killam Nomination Day extended successful Movie in to Sept. 5 to fill council position the Park event Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Despite uncertain weather forcing a change in venue to Gibson Centre, last Tuesday’s Movie in the Park event by the Parents for Fun in Flagstaff raised the most funding for the group in the past 14 years, according to a post on Wednesday. The event is the major fundraiser for the Family Resource Centre, located in the Killam Agriplex, and this year raised $11,250 towards its operations. That night the group also
kicked of its ‘Flagstaff’s Hub for Early Childhood’ campaign with a sneak preview of their HUB video, along with t-shirt giveaways. Each year the Parents for Fun in Flagstaff Group offers the hosting opportunity to all communities, and this year Hardisty Council put in a successful bid to have the event in Hardisty. Besides the movie, which this year was “The Super Mario Bros” there were many more activities for families, with lots of very positive feedback.
Killam CAO Kimberly Borgel was forced to do some last minute scrambling on Friday, Aug. 25, as she realized that the formal advertising guidelines for holding the Nomination Day planned for Monday, Aug. 28, had not properly been met. While Borgel had made arrangements for a formal Nomination Day advertisement to run the two weeks immediately prior to Aug. 28 (Aug. 16 and Aug. 23), those ads were run for two weeks, starting Aug. 9 continuing on Aug. 16. Immediately upon her realization that the wrong two weeks had been used, Borgel contacted Municipal Affairs on Friday to see what was needed to continue with the planned Nomination Day of Aug.
28. The Alberta Elections Act states clearly that the Nomination Day must be advertised for two weeks in a local newspaper, also indicating which two weeks it must be. Unfortunately, due to a mix-up, and unaware of the secondary requirement outlining which two weeks, The ‘Press simply ran the ad for a two-week period. Too late to get a ministerial notice allowing the Nomination Day to be held regardless of advertising requirements, Borgel had no choice but to extend the Nomination Day one week further, to Tuesday, Sept. 5. Borgel says that while she felt that most Killam residents are likely aware of the Nomination Day, not meeting the Election Act guidelines could put the town in liability should the Nomination Day pro-
ceed. Nomination packages are available for pickup at the Town Office now during business hours, and those interested in running for Council to fill the seat made available by the resignation of Shaun Storbakken, can pick one up any time. Completed nomination forms must be received by the town by noon on Tuesday, Sept. 5. If more than one set of nomination papers is received, a by-election will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 3. If only one nomination is received, and it is determined that it is valid, that person will win by acclamation. For those interested in running for public office, Killam councillors have indicated that they would be happy to answer any questions potential applicants might have about the role.
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Flagstaff County residents respond to Food Bank request Leslie Cholowsky Editor The Flagstaff Food Bank was the lucky winner last Tuesday in Hardisty, thanks to the generosity of those attending the annual Movie in the Park event. The Food Bank held a ‘Fill the Caravan’ drive in conjunction with the event that brought in 190 pounds of food and $25 in cash donations. To add to that success,
the Hardisty K Club donated $567.50 from 50/50 proceeds from the evening. This week the Food Bank also received a $400 donation from Sedgewick Vision Credit Union staff from their Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival booth over the weekend. There are still some items the Food Bank needs to fill its standard hampers, see the list below.
Needed items for Flagstaff Food Bank hampers as of Aug. 31. -Cold cereal; -Pancake mix/pancake syrup -Kraft Dinner -Ketchup -Canned vegetables/canned mushrooms -Brown beans in tomato sauce
-Jello or Puddings in package -Canned meat: ham, turkey, chicken -Mustard
-Soup crackers -Mushroom soup -Chicken noodle soup -Tomato soup -Pasta sauce bottle/can -Spaghetti/macaroni noodles -Childrens snacks for school: juice, pudding, fruit cups, noodle bowls -Canned tuna -Peanut butter -Jam
-Relish -Sugar -Flour -Tinfoil -Coffee and Tea
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What do you want to learn? The Sedgewick Vision Credit Union staff donated $400 to the Flagstaff Food Bank this week. From left: Lisa Thimm, Pam Beamish, Jayne Odegard, Esther Whitehead, Pam Toth-Kotylak, Cindy Creasy, Lynne Jenkinson representing the Food Bank, Allison Bauman.
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New online scam warning Scarecrow Fest is back In August 2023, the Property Crime Unit (PCU) became aware of an online scam targeting people through social media. In each case, the suspect befriends the victim on social media asking permission to paint or draw photos of them. Afterwards the suspect will offer the victim a various amount of money or promises the victim employment. The suspect will send a fraudulent cheque to the
victim and then direct them to deposit the cheque into their bank account. As a gesture, the suspect will tell the victim to keep some of the money for themselves and spend the remainder on gift cards. Lastly, the victim is directed to provide the suspect with the gift card numbers. The PCU has learned that banks are following up with the victims advising them that these
cheques they are being sent are fraudulent. This is a reminder to the public to be cautious when communicating with someone over the internet, especially when an unknown person to you is offering any sort of financial promise or transaction. Alberta RCMP members welcome information from the public concerning these type of scams or any ongoing criminal behaviour.
Killam’s annual Scarecrow Festival is back again this September, hosted by the Killam Chamber of Commerce. Taking place next to Guardian Drugs in ‘Scarecrow Park’ on Saturday, Sept. 9, once again free hot dogs and donuts will be served while outdoor activities and a market are hosted. Vendor tables are just $10 and can still register to be part of the annual festivities.
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Scarecrow Displays & Games Colouring Contest! Outdoor Market!* Pick up your colouring pages at Guardian Drugs Vendor Tables $10 Interested vendors register at Guardian Drugs
SCARECROW CONTEST! Open to all Businesses and Residents! Show off your creativity! Entries must be registered at Guardian Drugs, Killam by Friday, Sept. 8 and on display at your business, residence, or in Scarecrow Park no later than 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9
Once again, individuals and businesses are challenged to design and display creative and
outrageous scarecrows to get in the spirit of the season. See advertising for full details.
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