August 3 Weekly Review

Another exciting year of Kinsella AMAZING ACTION AT Graveldome Bullarama BRUCE STAMPEDE Coverage inside:

WEDNESDAY, August 3, 2022 VOL. 45, No. 31

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Bruce Stampede puts on an action-packed show

ALLY ANDERSON PHOTOS

Another huge success of a year is in the books for the 108th Annual Bruce Stampede that took over the August long weekend from August 29 to August 31. Saturday saw the slack and local rodeo performance with some outstanding scores right off the bat. Sunday, Aug. 31, was the Pro Rodeo action, with full stands and a rowdy crowd ready to cheer all of the cowboys and girls on.

Event winners were: Bareback, Cole Goodine 87.5 points; Steer Wrestling, Justin Miller, 3.9 seconds; Team Roping, Brett McCarroll/Clint Buhler, Kasper Roy/Aaron Tsinigine and Travis Speer/Chase Simpson, 5.1 seconds; Saddle Bronc, Nicholas Patterson, 83 points; Tie Down Roping, Beau Cooper, 8.4 seconds; Ladies Barrel Racing, Lane Wills, 17.61 seconds; Bull Riding, Coy Robbins, 85 points; Junior Steer Riding, Jestin Jacklin, 79 points.

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Nice weather for 108th Bruce Stampede Parade Sunday morning Shots from the Annual Bruce Stampede Parade

ERIC ANDERSON PHOTOS

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Word on the Street: truck and tractor stolen Church Services On July 25, police received a complaint of a suspicious person on private property. The property owner noted three flashlights shining in her yard. She yelled at the subjects and they stated they did not steal anything and jumped into a vehicle and drove away.

That evening, an abandoned vehicle was reported.

Members located the vehicle and the owner of the vehicle was also located who stated he will have the vehicle removed.

In addition, this day, police learned that two people had failed to attend court in Vegreville to answer to unrelated charges previously laid by Viking RCMP. Warrants for arrest were issued for John Forward and Scott Nelson. Upon arrest, they will be facing additional charges for failing to attend court.

On July 26, police received a complaint of an erratic driver. The complainant was following a transport truck that was not maintaining its lane.

No licence plate was obtained and a transport truck matching the complainant’s description was not located.

On July 27, police received an Apprehension Order from Alberta Health Services. The person named in the Order was located and transported to a health care facility for treatment.

That afternoon, police were advised that a subject was breaching a no contact order. Police spoke to the complainant and learned that the subject did not come in contact with the subject and there was no breach that had taken place.

On July 28, police responded to a break and enter in Bruce. A shed was broken into,

there was nothing stored inside the shed, there was no surveillance. This matter is still under investigation.

That same morning, police received a complaint of a suspicious person.

The complainant stated that the neighbour’s motion light came on, when the complainant looked out a male was noted running away.

Surveillance was viewed but the subject could not be identified.

That evening, police responded to a break and enter into an abandoned property in Bruce.

The door appeared to have been pried open. There was no surveillance and there are no suspects at this time.

In the early morning hours of July 29, police received a complaint of a break and enter. The

complainant stated his neighbour’s house was being broken into.

Police attended and spoke with the complainant, there were no signs of a break and enter. A review of the video surveillance showed a subject looking at the plants in the yard.

That same morning, police received a complaint of two suspicious vehicles parked outside the complainant’s residence.

The complainant stated the subjects were approaching the neighbour’s residence. The complainant turned on an outside light and the subjects left the area.

A short time later, police received a complaint of a theft of a truck from a residence.

The complainant stated the truck was parked on the street locked and it had been stolen. This

matter is still under investigation.

On July 30, police received a complaint of a stolen tractor. This matter is still under investigation.

That evening, police received a complaint of suspicious activity. The complainant advised that he located empty beer cans on his property. There are no suspects.

On July 31, police responded to a traffic complaint. The complainant advised of a semi truck driving slowly on the highway.

The complainant pulled up beside the semi and tried to ask if the driver was okay.

The semi driver was concerned that the complainant was driving slowly in front of the semi. Both parties were spoken to and there were no concerns regarding the drivers.

For August 2022 Golden Valley Lutheran Church Pastor Alvin Sorenson - Office: 780-336-3155 Office Hours: Mon. - Thur: 9:00am - noon Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Roman Catholic Family Father Robert Lee Office: 780-336-3382 Viking: 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month mass will be at 11:15 a.m. 2nd and 4th Saturday - 6:30 p.m.

If there is a 5th Sunday, mass will be at 9 a.m.

Holden: Saturday, 1st, 3rd, and 5th, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2nd and 4th, 9 a.m.

Vegreville: Saturday: 4:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Sunday at 9 a.m. 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11:15 a.m. If the month has a 5th week, service will be Saturday at 4:30 p.m

United Church Rev. Scott Reynolds - Office: 780-336-3103 Viking: Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Irma: Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Facebook: Daily inspirations & Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Morning Meditations via Zoom - Tues & Thur 7:45-8:15

Viking Alliance Church Rev. Paul Warnock - Office:

780-336-4950

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

www.vikingalliancechurch.com

Immanuel Lutheran Church Bruce, Alberta

Pastor Greg Kjos

Sunday Service at 9:00 am

Notice of Application Confined Feeding Operation Noah Kennedy has filed application RA22008 with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to obtain an approval to construct a new confined feeding operation (CFO) on the SE 2745-13 W4M in Flagstaff County, Alberta. The application is to construct a series of pens and four catch basins for a 2,250 beef finisher feedlot.

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Your statement of concern should include your name, the legal land description of your residence or landholdings, mailing address, phone number, fax number, email address, and a detailed summary that describes how you would be directly affected by this application. For further information please refer to the fact sheet “The Permitting Process for Confined Feeding Operations in Alberta” at www.nrcb.ca. You may also file an application for directly affected party status at this time.

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Opinion Big ripple effects from Enbridge pipeline project

Battle River-Crowfoot

Canada deserves better Thoughts on the Conservative Leadership Race The ongoing Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) Leadership race has gained high national interest due to a whole host of reasons. From the challenges we face as a nation, including our struggling economy, to an erosion of trust in our democratic institutions and a weariness of the division brought about during the COVID pandemic, polling suggests that a large majority of Canadians are upset with the Trudeau Liberal status quo.

Many of you have inquired about who will be my choice to lead the CPC into the future, both in Parliament right away and the Party into the next election. First, let me share a couple of thoughts that provide important context for this leadership race. It is CPC members that choose who leads the party, not insiders, elites, nor MPs. I, like every other member of the party (of which there is a record-breaking 675,000 members), cast only one ballot. In casting our ballots, it is key that Conservatives stay united and put egos and petty personal ambition aside as we seek to move forward both as a party, and as a nation. We have seen the consequences of division on the right in Canada and Alberta, and we simply cannot afford it.

Out of a strong slate of candidates, the person who gets my #1 vote is Pierre Pollievre.

In making my choice, I spoke with many of the candidates and evaluated each of them carefully. This process includes listening to the people of Battle River—Crowfoot, examining the candidates records with their ability to define and stick to a narrative, reviewing how they address big issues, and whether or not they can be trusted. Further, good governance and the future of rural Canada are my top priority in making this decision. Pierre checked the boxes

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TM - Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Project had bigger economic benefits than expected for U.S. communities, with thousands more jobs and nearly double the anticipated project spending, according to a new independent study.

The mayor of Thief River Falls, Minn., said the findings run counter to the narrative by opponents, who claimed the forecasts of its economic impact were overstated throughout the project.

“Not only were the opponents wrong, they were wrong to an amazing scale,” said Mayor Brian Holmer, according to the Duluth News Tribune.

“At a time when doors for businesses in other communities were shutting, Line 3 changed that in my community.”

Calgary-based Enbridge started the replacement of the 1,765-km Line 3 oil pipeline from Alberta to Wisconsin in 2017.

The project restored the pipeline’s capacity to 760,000 barrels per day. It had been running at approximately 390,000 barrels per day since 2008 when Enbridge voluntarily reduced rates to maintain pipeline integrity.

The last segments in Minnesota were completed in fall 2021 and the new pipeline went into service on Oct. 1.

“The project surpassed all economic impact projections and created family-sustaining jobs for many Minnesotans,” said Lisa Bodine, chair of the Area Partnership for Economic Expansion (APEX).

APEX commissioned the study, conducted by the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics.

Researchers assessed the project’s economic impact in 16 affected counties (15 in Minnesota and one in Wisconsin).

The Line 3 Replacement Project was initially expected to take two years to complete but took seven due to opposition and regulatory delays. And while that increased costs and delayed its in-service date, it provided additional economic benefits for communities in the region.

In 2017, the project was expected to support a high of 8,670 jobs in the 16 counties. In fact, during the peak year of construction in 2021, it supported 14,423 jobs, including direct construction jobs, indirect jobs in associated industries, and induced jobs created by related consumer spending.

Researchers estimate that 86 jobs were created in supporting sectors for each direct job created by the Line 3 project.

On average, the project supported 4,157 jobs a year over its seven-year build, compared to the average of 7,200 jobs over two years of construction that was previously expected.

This generated US$1.7 billion in employee wages and benefits, more than four times the previous expectation of US$358 million.

According to Enbridge, more than 1,500 Indigenous people worked on replacing Line 3 in the U.S. and Canada. In Minnesota, Native Americans made up seven per cent of the workforce, with over US$300 million going directly to Indigenous-owned contractors, tribal community investments and training and hiring Indigenous workers, the company says.

The University of Minnesota Duluth researchers also found a “small but still significant” aspect of Line 3 economic benefits in spending by project workers to cover expenses such as lodging and meals.

Enbridge representatives estimated that the company paid roughly US$132.1 million in these expenses, about US$10 million more than was expected in 2017.

In all, the company spent about US$2.9 billion of its US$4 billion project cost in the study area in Minnesota and Wisconsin. That’s nearly double the 2017 expectation of US$1.5 billion of the total US$1.9 billion budget.

The new Line 3 is operating and safely delivering crude oil from Canadian producers to U.S. consumers.

Enbridge anticipates that some restoration and monitoring activities will continue through 2023.

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and has shown that he can win.

I’ve been able to work with Pierre over the last three years since getting elected, and I really respect that his message doesn’t change. He speaks on issues that matter to Canadians, from economic and fiscal priorities to addressing personal liberty and autonomy, while also championing good government. He is pragmatic and realistic and communicates in a way that resonates with everyday folks. And while he is an incredibly effective prosecutor in the House of Commons, not resting until he gets an answer, he is also thoughtful in the way he addresses the issues we face as a nation.

Canadians are desperate for hope.

Unfortunately, that hope can get lost in the midst of the humdrum of politics, media talking points, and how divisive every issue has become. I have watched how Pierre has been able to connect with folks in a way that reminds us that a better future is possible and that Canada is worth fighting for.

Like all political races, the CPC leadership race has had some tense moments, but in the midst there is a clear desire for change in Canada. For those who are members of the CPC, you should soon be receiving your ballots in the mail, if you have not already. This Sept. 10 the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada will be chosen.

It is an honour to be your voice in Ottawa. Know that I, along with all of Canada’s Conservatives, will keep fighting for the hopeful future our country can have.

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Candidate forum to be held in Viking for vacant council spots Eric Anderson Publisher

A group of concerned Viking citizens has organized an Election Candidate Forum to be held prior to the upcoming August 23 by-election for two vacant Viking council seats.

The forum will be hosted Monday, August 8, at the Viking Seniors Centre. It will be open to the public, and is expected to be attended by all four candidates; Creeann Anderson, Phil

Chicoine, Dana Ewashko, and Clint Nearing.

Garry Wolosinka, Todd and Laurie Ritchie, Mike Lawes, Ellen Lefsrud, and Dale Morrical were all behind organizing the important event for the future of the town.

“The motivation is that right now we have a dysfunctional council that has put this town in a backwards motion,” said organizer Garry Wolosinka on Tuesday morning.

Viking council is currently unable to meet due to lack of a quorum with just one councillor (Cindy Lefsrud) and Mayor Laura Yakiwchuk comprising leadership. A municipal administrator has been appointed in the interim

by Municipal Affairs to perform the duties of council.

This is the result of the initial resignations of councillors James Buttner and Debbie O’Toole-Balaban, and later the resignation of

Blue-green algae bloom warning for Camp Lake Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter

Alberta Health Services issued a health advisory on Saturday, July 30, warning of a blue-green algae bloom identified in areas of Camp Lake, located west of Viking.

Visitors and residents living near the lake are warned to avoid all contact with the blooms.

People and pets should not swim or wade in any areas where blue-green algae is visible.

The warning also applies to fishing, where AHS says, “Do not feed whole fish or fish trimmings from this lake to your pets, and consider limiting human consumptions of whole fish and fish trimmings from this lake, as it is known that fish may store toxins in their liver.”

People can safely consume fish fillets from the lake, AHS says.

Is it to be noted that boiling water from the lake will not remove the toxins produced by bluegreen algae, and that an alternate source of drinking water should also be provided for pets and livestock while the advisory is active.

AHS reports that bluegreen algae is naturally occurring, and often becomes visible when

weather conditions are calm. Appearing like scum, grass clippings, fuzz or globs on the surface of water, blue-green algae can be blue-green, greenish-brown, brown, and/or pinkish-red, and often smell musty or grassy.

People who come in contact with visible bluegreen algae or who ingest water containing blue-green algae may experience skin irritation, rash, sore throat, sore red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea and vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Symptoms usually

appear within one to three hours and resolve in one to two days.

Symptoms in children are often more pronounced; however, all humans are at risk of these symptoms.

The Alberta SPCA reports that dogs can develop poisoning when they drink from, or even simply swim in, contaminated water sources. If blue-green algae is ingested, it can cause severe neurologic or liver damage.

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NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26) Local Jurisdiction: TOWN OF VIKING, Province of Alberta.

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Tuesday, August 16, 2022 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below between the period beginning on July 18, 2022 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.

Gary Hafso, whose vacant seat was crucial for the organization of council and will be decided in a separate by-election with nominations still being accepted.

“Fortunately we have four people who have put their name in to run in this by-election,” Wolosinka said.

The deadline for nominations was Tuesday, July 26, at noon, with the four names emerging, two of whom (Ewashko and Nearing) served on

the last council prior to the fall 2021 election.

Much has been spoken and much has been written on social media and in this publication about the predicament Viking council has found itself in in recent months. Wolosinka said he feels now more than ever is the time for citizens to come out and make an informed decision that could determine the future of the town.

“I feel that all the residents need to familiarize

themselves with the candidates and vice versa.

This is not the time to sit on the fence. There is too much at stake.”

Wolosinka said he feels “Viking is a very good town, but it can and should be better,” with the correct group of leaders. “It's everybody's opportunity to see that it happens.”

“Take advantage of your opportunity to participate in the forum and hopefully that will help you make a decision on election day.”

Viking By-Election Candidate Forum Monday August 8th 7:00 PM. Viking Senior's Centre This is very important to all Town residents.

Please attend to meet the candidates and hear their views on important issues.

NOTICE OF ELECTION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION

Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 35, 58)

LOCAL JURISDICTION: TOWN OF VIKING PROVINCE OF ALBERTA Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the following offices:

Office(s)

Number of Vacancies

Councillor

Two (2)

Voting will take place on August 23, 2022, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Voting stations will be located at: VIKING CARENA

Office(s) Councillor

Number of Vacancies 1

5120 - 45 St. Viking, AB T0B 4N0

Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Viking Town Office 5120 - 45 Street Viking, AB T0B 4N0 DATED at the Town of Viking in the Province of Alberta, this 18th day of July, 2022.

Sherry Garbe, Returning Officer

In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection.

The identification must be one or more of a document that contains a photograph of the elector and their current address as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act or local bylaw.

Dated at the Town of Viking, in the Province of Alberta, this 2nd day of August, 2022.

Sherry Garbe (Returning Officer)

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Irma News

IRMA NEWS

By Marjorie Lawson

Scott Retzlaff and the

Blue Green Algae Warning Camp Lake Continued from Page 7

algae blooms to move from one location in the lake to another.

As such, this advisory will remain in effect for Camp Lake, until further notice.

However, areas of Camp Lake in which the blue-green algae bloom is NOT visible can still be used for recreational purposes, even while this bluegreen algae Health Advisory is in place.

Although often referred to as “bluegreen” in color, blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms often range in color from blue-green or greenish-brown, brown or red/pink, and often smell musty or grassy.

Depending upon the species, composition, and age of the bloom, it may appear like grass clippings, globs, fuzz balls or paint/pea soup.

Decomposing blooms can appear discolored (white, purple) and smell of ammonia.

AHS maintains an online news page for bluegreen algae warnings, it can be viewed at: albertahealthservices.ca/ news/bga.aspx

U18 Team Canada are playing in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup tournament in Red Deer July 31 to August 6. They defeated Switzerland on Sunday 14-0.

Games are televised on TSN. Much-needed rainfall arrived in our area on Friday night and

again on Sunday.

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the annual Irma Days a big success. It takes a lot of people to organize the parade, Summerspiel, the bench fair, slo-pitch, the church service, and the kids’ activities.

Your assistance in all

Employment Opportunity these efforts was greatly appreciated.

Our sympathy to Carole Mitchell and family after the passing of Edgar Mitchell. A service of remembrance was held in Wainwright on Tuesday.

Mrs. Mitchell taught Grade One in Irma a few years ago.

The Village of Irma

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT Situated in East Central Alberta, the growing Village of Irma appeals to all with its outstanding location, family-orientated environment, excellent recreation facilities and numerous services. Located 175 kilometers southeast of Edmonton and 30 kilometers northwest of Wainwright, the Irma community members and visitors enjoy the 9-hole golf course, hockey arena and outdoor rink, curling rink, ball diamonds, newly constructed K-12 school, and service clubs, all within the safety and heart of the beautiful rolling parkland of the Battle River Country. Additional amenities are offered a short distance away in the close community of Wainwright.

The Village of Irma is seeking a full-time Public Works Supervisor with the following qualifications: • Possess a Class 5 License with “Q” endorsement (or willingness to obtain “Q” endorsement) • Necessary skills to operate equipment such as tractors, backhoes, graders etc.

• Ability to perform physical labor • Mechanical aptitude is an asset • Able to work 40 hours per week • Possess a Level 1 or Small Water/Waste Water certificate (or in the process of obtaining) • Successful candidate will be responsible for directing daily tasks to staff as required (assistants and/or summer students) The Village of Irma offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and continuous learning opportunities in a community that enables a superior work-life balance. For more information about the community, please visit our website at www.irma.ca and see if this opportunity suits your lifestyle and career goals.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application in confidence by 4:00 P.M. August 31, 2022 to: Village of Irma “CONFIDENTIAL” Box 419 Irma, Alberta T0B 2H0 Attention: Chief Administrative Officer Phone: (780) 754-3665 E-mail: cao@irma.ca We thank all applicants for interest expressed in this competition however only candidates who most closely fit our needs will be contacted for interviews.

Preference will be given to candidates that reside in the Village of Irma, or are willing to relocate.

HELP WANTED K9 Choice is hiring meat cutters and band saw operators.

Please email your resume to: deb@k9choicefoods.com or call 780-922-6642 to set up an interview.

The Town of Viking is seeking applications to fill a position in the administration office for a

Full Time Office Assistant This position will consist of the following duties: • Payroll • Business and Pet Licenses • Gym Memberships • Utility billing and processing payments • Clerical • Incoming and Outgoing mail • Reception Candidates must have a good command of computers and related office systems and procedures. Municipal Government and Muniware Software experience is required.

Applications will be accepted up to August 8, 2022 or until a suitable candidate is found.

Apply to: Sherry Garbe, CAO Town of Viking Box 369 Viking, Alberta T0B 4N0 780-336-3466 Email: sherry.garbe@viking.ca

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The Town of Viking is currently accepting tenders for the Concession Operations at the Viking Carena Complex for the 2022/2023 season.

Please drop off all tenders by August 22, 2022 Town of Viking 5120 - 45 Street Viking, AB T0B 4N0 Phone 780-336-3466 Fax 780-336-2660 Email accounting@viking.ca

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Incumbent MLA Lovely and local resident Smook urge members to come out and vote Moush John Staff Reporter

This weekend as incumbent MLA Jackie Lovely and Kevin Smook pursue Camrose constituents’ affirmation to run on the UCP ticket, both candidates reiterated one last time the various platforms they were operating from and urged UCP members to come out and vote.

Lovely said that as she continues to support and represent Camrose constituents in her many efforts, it has been her honour to serve and see some of the ideas come to fruition.

Lovely – the eldest of six children grew up on her family farm – left home at the age of 18 to pursue post-secondary education and a career, which led her to living in Alberta since 1989.

“It has been my honour to see my motion passed

with unanimous consent, which led to the increase in the number of student seats at the University of Calgary veterinary program to address the shortage that we are experiencing in large animal veterinarians,” she said. “The recent appointment to the Treasury Board will allow me to ensure that our precious tax dollars are used wisely. I would like to see us whittle down our $94 billion debt, have more money invested into our Alberta heritage trust fund, and see our road conditions improved!

“Last week I received approval from Minister Copping to take the lead in working with the nurse practitioners to help address our healthcare needs in rural Alberta. My hope is that the members have been happy with the work that I have done to ensure our constituency has our

needs met.”

Smook has been campaigning and door knocking alongside Lovely and in a statement released on Tuesday, Aug. 2, he announced his commitment to advocate for matters concerning areas in the riding, emphasizing issues facing the City of Camrose, after announcing his rural plan last week.

“When our UCP government announced roughly $85 million in new spending to create new seats in post-secondary programs, it’s not clear Augustana is receiving any of those seats. We have a shortage of rural health-care practitioners and the cut programs were exactly that,”

Smook said. “Augustana is one of the crown jewels of our riding and it needs

to be preserved.”

After previous cuts were made to the Univer-

sity of Alberta - Augustana campus, Kevin Continued on Page 17

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Beaver County votes on Claystone AGM resolutions Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council expressed concerns over some of the resolutions brought forward by Claystone Waste Ltd. during a county meeting in March.

The resolutions were part of the corporation’s agenda for the annual general meeting taking place at a later date. With the county’s concerns, however, the AGM had to be postponed pending answers wanted by county council before approving them.

Claystone used to be called Beaver Municipal Solutions (BMS) prior to its incorporation as a business entity instead of a municipally controlled regional waste site.

The new entity is controlled by a board of directors, but the shareholders are still made up of the five municipalities that used to govern BMS through a Beaver Regional Waste Management Services Commission.

The incorporation process into Claystone had been a long, drawn out affair due at that time to many concerns expressed by the county about the transition of the municipally owned landfill into a corporation.

A year into the new board, resolutions were proposed by the board for all five municipalities to approve. The four other urban shareholder municipalities did approve them but when it was the county’s turn in March the process slowed down.

CAO Kayleena Spiess outlined the situation stemming from the March 18 meeting. “County Council expressed concerns regarding some of the agenda items and the May 18 annual general meeting (of Claystone directors) was subsequently recessed to provide council more time for review.”

The AGM is now rescheduled to reconvene on August 25. “The board will be seeking the shareholders’ votes on the following matters.”

It is the chief administrative officers (CAOs) of each municipality that will attend the AGM and vote on behalf of the wishes of their own municipalities.

“Councils direct the CAOs regarding the votes via motions passed at their respective council meetings,” she stated, in her report to council.

She further explained: “Either majority consent or required consent is required for motions to pass.”

Majority consent was defined as at least two shareholders making up at least 50 per. cent of the voting shares.

Required consent is defined as at least two shareholders representing 75 per cent of the voting shares.

She noted that council had some time to consider the motions proposed after the Claystone board tabled the items “giving council time to address the concerns.”

Council then proceeded to address the proposed motions starting with the one concerning financial statements. Spiess said council had received additional information and she recommended approval of the item proposed by the Claystone board to the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement (USA). A motion by Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) was passed by council that approved the changing of the financial statements being

approved by shareholders to a presentation to shareholders provided for information only. The shareholders would no longer have approval status for the statements.

Another motion made by Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) was passed which approved a change to the definition of ‘material change’ in the USA. Spiess said that the amendment aligns the document with that of the Municipal Government Act. She added that the county got a legal opinion on what the definition of ‘material change’ would be and the legal opinion “had no issue with it.”

The third item passed but was a split vote with Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) and Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) opposed.

The vote concerned Claystone Waste’s ‘flexibility in investment’ clause. Claystone board developed an investments policy providing more flexibility in the investment of funds which requires approval.

Spiess recommended approval with the reason that the Limited Partnership Agreement restricted Claystone’s ability to make investments to only those outlined in the MGA. The kinds of investments under the new policy “would be more than what was allowed before,” she said, adding the legal opinion also had “no issue” with it.

Hrabec said he wanted to see this new policy before approving it, and wouldn’t be supporting the motion as it stands.

“I want to know what the policy will say,” he said, noting the policy is due for further amendment in August.

“I would agree that I want more clarity on this one myself,” said Smook.

But Division 2 Councillor Lionel Williams disagreed.

“Even if we haven’t seen the policy, it’s outlined in here (the agenda package) pretty good as to what they’re going to do,” he said. “I have no doubt they will do exactly what they say.”

Pederson agreed that the proposed amendment “got its point across,” and that council’s concerns will be addressed.

The motion to agree with the change regarding investments was passed with Williams, Bruce and Pederson in favour and Smook and Hrabec opposed.

The fourth item concerned a change in proportionate shares. Claystone states there is an inconsistency in the USA and LPA (Limited Partnership Agreement) regarding the distribution of partnership units.

LPA uses the change in population distribution every four years, while USA refers to the changes based on each census.

The Claystone board wants the LPA to refer to a change in proportionate shares based on the population census. This was approved by council following a motion by Hrabec.

The fifth item was tabled following a recommendation from Spiess to wait until she meets with other CAOs of

local municipalities. The item regards the creation of another investment policy, which Spiess said had yet to be developed by Claystone.

The Claystone Trustee Association is composed of the CAOs of each of the five shareholder municipalities. It is in charge of investing reclamation funds. The trust agreement restricts its ability to invest as outlined in the MGA. Claystone wants this agreement amended so investments would be according to a trust board policy instead of being based on the MGA. However, this policy has not been developed yet.

“In accordance with the county’s legal opinion, administration recommends that council exercise caution with this decision,” stated Spiess, in. her report.

“The risk associated with unwise investment decisions could have a serious financial impact on the shareholder (municipalities).

After speaking to Claystone, she recommended “cancelling it for the time being,” with “no need to vote on this” at the council meeting.

After she has met with her fellow CAOs, Spiess said she would bring more information back to council.

Smook wished to vote on it to have a record of council’s direction but Spiess felt it “would be risky to vote on it now.”

Smook also wished to provide direction to Spiess before she meets with the other CAOs representing the other shareholder municipalities.

Spiess replied that she was “unsure of the process” going forward but her understanding was that a draft document would be brought back to the municipalities after the CAOs have their meeting. “I would explain it Continued on Page BCC3

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Beaver County Chronicle, August 3, 2022 - 3 Claystone Continued from BCC1 and council would have a healthier discussion before deciding,” she said.

Hrabec’s motion to table this item was carried.

The sixth item concerned audited financial statements for the 2020 Claystone and 2021 BMS entities. This is the final year that the county and other shareholders would be approving or disapproving them, based on the fact that in future years these statements would be presented for information only at the AGMs. But until the policy is changed next year, approval from shareholders is needed and Hrabec again stated that he was dissatisfied with what was presented to council regarding the BMS closing out financials as presented.

“I don’t believe that they provided the information,” he said.

In closing out the BMS board, Hrabec said he wanted “more clarity on board remuneration,” and what other payments were made for that year.

Hrabec said there was only one meeting held by the board to close out BMS as an entity, yet “there was still a significant payout.”

Spiess said Claystone might be open to giving him the remuneration of those involved in that meeting, but cautioned to take “a sensitive approach.”

She said: “Claystone simply wants to have the financial statements approved.”

With that, Hrabec made a

tabling motion for the audited financial statements item.

“Didn’t they have a year-end document showing what the remuneration was?” he asked, regarding the closing out of BMS. “Claystone needs to move forward,” said Spiess, adding she would take Hrabec’s concerns back to Claystone.

The tabling motion was defeated, and followed by a motion made by Williams to accept the recommendation and accept the audited financial statements for BMS and Claystone as presented.

“I think we can still get that information but I don’t want to hold them up anymore,” said Williams.

“I understand what they are saying about moving forward,” replied Hrabec, but said he expected more transparency from the incorporated Claystone.

“I thought Claystone would agree to provide that information,” he said, adding it “should be public as it was in the past.”

Williams’ motion to accept the audited financial statements from BMS and Claystone was passed, but Hrabec voted against it.

Although Smook was willing to entertain another motion to seek the last two years of BMS financials, including remuneration paid out to the former board, Hrabec did not pursue it. “I got my point across,” he said.

Council then passed a motion accepting the seventh item Claystone proposed regarding the hiring of external auditors Yaremchuk & Anniccharico.

The eighth item concerned Claystone’s move to expand the number of members on its board from the current five to seven.

Cost concerns about this had been expressed by county council at an earlier meeting. The change to seven board members is contingent on getting required consent from the shareholders, including the county’s consent.

The Claystone board “believes that the workload and need for expertise warrant the addition of two directors,” stated Spiess, whose recommendation was to accept the increase with five directors given three year terms and two given two year terms.

“They need more expertise,” said Spiess, offering to bring Claystone’s CAO Pierre Breau back to the meeting that afternoon to answer questions of council.

After the motion by Williams to accept the board increase was passed, Smook said the issue blends into the upcoming one on the competency matrix.

And Hrabec said he “understands about how there can be extra workload when starting up a new business.”

“I wanted a professional board and I’m happy with the work so far,” said Bruce. “I accept their saying they need two more directors. I want them to make the money and wish them all the best.”

A ninth item on proportionate shares would amend a section of the USA to reference a change in distribution by population fol-

lowing each census. A motion by Hrabec to accept this recommendation was passed without further discussion.

But the final item was linked in part to the previous one on adding two board members at Claystone. After discussions with Breau, council agreed to add three more categories to the competency matrax.

The additions included joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions, as well as entrepreneurial and financing, which are skills needed by the new board members to round out the board’s overall abilities.

Council added to the motion by Hrabec that council would “follow up at a future date with definitions of the categories.”

At the meeting, Breau came to speak with council prior to the motion being passed. He explained that Claystone’s directors were classified according to the competency matrix, “and this can be changed.”

After 1.5 years as a board, the Claystone board did a self assessment and decided an expansion of members was needed to focus on the work that needed to be done and what the new board members would need for that purpose.

Changes to the competency matrix requires approval by the shareholder municipalities after this annual self assessment was completed and its decision to expand was made.

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keting would mean an increased workload. Given the direction of the board new people were needed with abilities in that field, he explained.

Adding the three new skill levels will allow the board to expand into other businesses over the next few years that are sales driven. He called the competency matrix a checklist, noting that the two new directors would help fill the gaps in the skill sets on the board.

Several councillors expressed their gratitude for Breau coming on short notice to explain the matrix to them. Williams said the matrix “covers a wide spectrum, well done.”

“It clears things up,” said Pederson.

Hrabec said it helped “fill in the whys and wheres,” of it.

He took the opportunity to talk with Breau about wanting to see the “closing statements on the end of BMS…Everything is shut down,” he said.

He wanted to know if there would be a final report. “There should be a document shutting down BMS,” he said, calling it “due diligence” for the county to have such a document.

“The ratepayers want to see a final document and what was transferred to the MCC,” he said, dating back to 2020. “We owe it as councillors to ask for a document like that.”

Breau expressed willingness to check and get back to him regarding “other documents” that might be pertinent to Hrabec’s request.

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Range Road 182 and 195 Construction Update

Range Road 182 and 195 Construction Update The soil stabilizing for the road base with soil cement is now complete.

We will soon be starting the first layer of chip seal and there may be delays as work crews direct traffic in order to work safely. There will be many loose rocks after the chip seal layer is applied and speed limits will be reduced on these roads once opened until the project is complete.

During this construction phase, portions of the road may be closed to allow crews to work safely please use another route, detours will be posted or be cautious when you need to drive through construction zones (local traffic only). Beaver County's goal is to provide a healthy, injury free work environment for all employees, contractors, visitors and general public.

Already this year we have had people exceeding the posted speed limit through our construction zones, endangering staff, contractors and the public.

There are potential hazards to the public and vehicles during the construction process. This can include heavy machinery, dust or mud, road material such as gravel, asphalt coatings and rock chips.

We apologize for the inconvenience that road maintenance and upgrading causes, but the same roads that receive the most traffic also need the most maintenance.

Thank-you for your patience and understanding during construction. If you have any questions, please call the Beaver County Service centre at 780-663-3730.

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DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Competition No: 010-2022 The Development Officer is responsible for processing and deciding upon applications for development permits, processing applications for statutory plan amendments, and receiving and processing subdivision applications for the decision of the Subdivision Authority. The incumbent may also provide clerical and technical assistance related to land use development, subdivision, and other planning matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Accept, process, and decide upon all permitted and discretionary use applications • Prepare subdivision application decisions for signature by the Subdivision Authority • Inspect application sites prior to making a decision • Maintains a development and subdivision application/decision database • With the support of the Community Peace Officer, ensure compliance and enforcement of development decisions, regulations, and approval conditions • Issue compliance certificates • Defend decisions to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board • Process road closure applications and administer lease of County-owned property • Liaise with safety codes inspection agency regarding coordination of development and safety codes permits, and lead annual audit within the region QUALIFICATIONS: • Certification in Applied Land Use Planning and/or related education, or equivalent experience. Prior related experience in a Municipal setting is considered an asset.

• Working knowledge of the Municipal Government Act and related regulations and policies. Prior related experience in a Municipal setting is considered an asset.

• Proficient in computer skills (MS Office) and a willingness to learn new technology, as needed.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Position Details: Position Type: Full-Time permanent (35 hours/week) Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:15 am. – 4 :30 p.m. (some evenings and weekends required) Salary: Based on skills and experience – provide salary expectations with application Closing date: August 16, 2022, or until a suitable candidate is found.

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More detailed position profiles are available on the County website at

https://www.beaver.ab.ca/residents/careers Submit your cover letter and resume, by referencing the name of the position, to the following email: careers@beaver.ab.ca Applications can also be submitted in-person or by mail, attention Human Resources, to: Beaver County – Human Resources PO Box 140 5120 50 Street Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 Beaver County is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to a non-smoking policy in its working environment. Beaver County also has a comprehensive and active safety program. Drivers abstract will be required for successful applicants.

Beaver County thanks all applicants for your interest however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Planning and Development Services Beaver County is currently seeking to fill an employment position in the Planning Department.

Until this position is filled, the County has entered into an agreement with Municipal Planning Services (MPS) to assist, in the short term, with services related to development permits and subdivision applications.

When landowners phone in to the Beaver County Service Centre, calls will be directed to MPS through our voicemail system. MPS will be able to answer questions and enquiries regarding the application process as well as working with landowners to ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed.

In-person services at the Beaver County Service Centre will be limited during this time, however we will continue to ensure that all enquiries are answered by the appropriate person.

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Holden Rural Academy appoints new Superintendent Moush John Staff Reporter

As Holden Rural Academy gears up to open its doors to its first year of students, hiring is in its full swing. And among the first few appointments is Wes Oginski, the Academy’s very first superintendent.

“We are so pleased to have hired Wes Oginski for our superintendent,” said Karla Janzen, spokesperson for HRA. “He is personable, pays close attention to detail and has a thorough understanding of the inner workings of school administration; we are already benefiting from his professional expertise in guiding schools.”

Oginski is an experienced educator who has served as a teacher, principal, curriculum manager/supervisor, director of learning, and associate superintendent in rural and urban school boards around Alberta, as well as an education consultant with Alberta Education.

Being familiar with, and having lived the rural school experience as a teacher, principal, and associate superintendent, he said, “I have learned that schools in our communities contribute significantly to the cultural fabric of Alberta. We must recognize that schools have a variety of important impacts on the community, beginning with providing education to our youth.

“Schools are a hub of activity, celebrations, events, and community engagement. In many cases, the community provides the foundation for growth and learning, as well as a sense of pride and accomplishment.”

Currently working as an associate superintendent with Alberta Education, Oginski will be engaged in a part-time role for HRA, working hybrid.

“My expectations in running HRA are that of serving the board, its parents, and most importantly the stu-

dents in our Academy,” he added. “My role is to engage with the school community in implementing a vision of a preferred future for student success, based on common values and beliefs.

“The superintendent is the Chief Executive Officer of the Board and of the Academy. The superintendent reports directly to the board and is accountable to the board of directors for the conduct and operation of the Academy.”

Oginski’s first priority is to assist the principal and board in organizing and opening the school, which includes staffing, developing essential policies and procedures, and developing the first Annual Education Plan with the principal and budget with the Secretary Treasurer. Presently, he is working full-time in his current position and contributing to the start up of HRA in the evenings and weekends.

“HRA will need to incorporate several elements when planning and taking action in a place-based context,” he explained. “It must work with the community in building formal or informal partnerships; these relationships are critical to sustaining place-based programs.”

Oginski further noted that placebased education connects learning to communities and the world around.

“Schools in rural communities play a vital role in Alberta,” he stated. “They bring educational opportunities to places and people where they live.

Schools in rural communities are centres of activity and engagement for all residents in the area to gather, celebrate, build social networks and relationships, and to build communities.

“These schools support lifestyle, traditions, and culture that are central for the agricultural and other industries operating in rural areas.”

Oginski said it was exciting to be leading the start up of HRA, and fur-

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There are also Funds targeted to support projects serving residents of Alliance, Camrose, FlagstaffBox County, Forestburg, Galahad, Hardisty, Hay Lakes, Hughenden, 1122 Irma, Killam, Lougheed, Merna, Rosalind, Sedgewick, Strome, Viking and Camrose, AB T4V 4E7 Wetaskiwin.

The deadline for receipt of 2022 applications is close of business Monday, August 16, 2022. Grants will be announced in December.

For further information and/or an application form, please check our web site at www.brcf.ca, email brcfoundation@gmail.com, call our office at 780 679 0449 or write Battle River Community Foundation, Box 1122, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 4E7.

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DEAD OR ALIVE

Canadian Prairie Pickers

OBITUARY

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Paying Cash For Coin Collections, Silver & Gold Coins, Royal Can. Mint Sets.

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It is with sadness in our hearts to announce the passing of Marjorie Myrtle Hanson on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the age of 101 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the Golden Valley Lutheran Church, Viking, Alberta at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ron Chetney and Pastor Alvin Sorenson officiating.

Inurnment will follow at the

Golden Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Viking, Alberta.

Donations in memory of Marjorie Myrtle Hanson may be made to the Golden Valley Lutheran Church, Viking, Alberta or to the Station Gallery and Art Centre, Viking, Alberta.

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______________________ CARD CARDOF OF THANKS THANKS

The Lefsrud Reunion Planning Committee and all the Lefsrud family members who attended our event last weekend would like to acknowledge the Viking Historical Society and their tour guides. For their hospitality and putting together so much of our family memorabilia for us to reminisce over.

•Missions to many for opening their store just for us.

•Laurie's Creations for letting us shop and visit.

•Section 35 for sampling their tasty treats.

•Lorendale Cemetery for their continuing hard work to keep the cemetery so well maintained and a pleasure to visit.

•Viking East View park for being so accommodating.

•The Viking Legion Hall for the perfect home base.

•The Viking Golf Club and Course for a wonderfully afternoon of golf, the course is amazing!

We all feel lucky to have so many unique resources as part of our community and sincerely Thank you for adding and helping make our gathering a true sucess!

31p ______________________ COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS The Viking Historical Society will be holding its annual Show N Shine and pancake breakfast on Sunday, August 14, at the Viking Legion Hall on Main Street in Viking. Show and Shine will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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Farm Land For Sale in the Mundare Area Four quarter sections of land offered for sale. Two quarters in the County of Lamont and two quarters in the County of Two Hills, located at the intersection of Twp Rd 542 and RR 160. The four quarters are split by Range Road 160.

Land Descriptions as follows:

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Offers on the above land will be accepted until August 15, 2022 and must be accompanied by a $20,000 deposit. All deposits will be returned to all unsuccessful offers.

This is a Family Farm and the final sale will be based on a Family decision. All offers will be private/confidential.

Any questions regarding the sale can be sent to j_jfedoruk@outlook.com or call Joe at 780-999-0164. If there is no answer at the time of your call, please leave a detailed message and your call will be returned within 24 hours.

Offers should be submitted to: The Gibbons Law Office Box 638 Gibbons, AB T0A 1N0 Deposits should be included by way of Certified Cheque or Bank Draft payable to “Dale W. Osborne, Barrister & Solicitor, IN TRUST”

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Lovely and Smook Continued from Page 10

Smook wants to push the government to ensure those programs – both in healthcare – see a return.

He also stated that he will advocate for Camrose to have a dedicated seat on the University of Alberta board to ensure fair representation.

Another issue Smook has said he will champion is ensuring the City of Camrose has a sustainable water source for generations to come.

Currently, the City pulls from Dried Meat Lake, though its longevity is uncertain.

He wants to ensure the City receives help in funding a new freshwater system – that could cost more than $100 million – so it can continue to attract new residents and businesses alike.

“As the MLA, I will advocate to have in-person meetings with the Minister, and City elected officials so the Provincial government knows first hand the challenges the City of Camrose faces,” Smook added.

The City also needs additional help with their new wastewater treatment plant.

Regulations changed after the project was

approved, increasing costs by nearly $12 million dollars. It’s believed the regulations now in place create a situation where the treated wastewater going out of the system will be better quality than the fresh water coming into the system from Dried Meat Lake.

The City of Wetaskiwin received significant funding for its recent wastewater upgrade but required a P3, or public-private-partnership, model to complete. Smook adds that water and wastewater are concerns for many communities in the area – not just Camrose – and that championing water will ensure rural communities stay vibrant.

Finally, Smook reiterated his commitment to ensuring highways are prioritized in the region. He points to highways like Highway 14 and Highway 834 that he’s already advocated for, while adding that since then, he’s heard concerns about Highway 13 and 21, which have faced a spate of recent fatal collisions.

“Successive governments have funded the development of urban ring roads,” Smook said, “but now there is an infrastructure deficit in rural areas that needs to be addressed. These roads are a key part of our region’s economic engine and must be prioritized.”

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Back to the ‘80s at Irma Summerspiel The Irma Summerspiel began in 1986 and the committee was celebrating this year beginning with an opening ceremony on July 27.

Christopher Schmidtz piped the 6:30 teams in; they were led by flag bearers – Irma High School students Julie and Morgan Ward, Corben Seibold and Jamieson Falle, Provincial Curling p a r t i c i p a n t s .

Summerspiel Chairman, Bill Oracheski, welcomed the crowd and

Bob Barss, MD of Wainwright Reeve, and Mike Soucy, Village of Irma Councillor, brought greetings. Summerspiel officially began with Brent Fischer throwing the first rock on behalf of his father Robert (Butch) Fischer and late grandfather, George Fischer, both long-time curlers.

Also, that evening the Sponsors’ barbeque was held to thank the many sponsors for their support. An excellent meal consisting of free wine

and beer, kabobs, ribs, baked beans, several salads and macaroni and cheese was enjoyed by everyone who attended.

Thank you to Jackie Fenton and her helpers for doing this!

The 28th was a hot day but that didn’t deter curlers from golfing at Summerspiel Golf Day – one team golfed 27 holes! Dean and Dale’s Tequila Gazebo was a big hit!

Individual prizes went to Christine Continued on Page 19

Men’s B Winners: Brent Gould, Anthony Biglieni, Christopher Schmidtz and Tim DeRoo

Ladies Winners: Jamie and Cameron Kuzma, Brooke and Janet Kotowich

Men’s A Winners: Derek Westman, Bill Oracheski, Colin MacMillan, Ryan MacMillan

Men’s C Winners: Shayne Copeland, Billy Joe Swanson, Justin Paulgaard and Eric Brager

Mixed Doubles A Winners: Christa Shulman and Rod Ouellette

Mixed Team A Winners: Rod Ouellette, Christa Shulman, Cordell and Dawn Sihlis

Mixed Doubles B Winners: Dawn and Cordell Sihlis

Mixed Teams B Winners: Dale Bowol, Jane Friesen, Brenda Bowol and Randy Friesen

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Irma Summer Spiel Continued from Page 18

MacMillan, Taylor Schubada and Tom Ovinge.

There were team prizes as well for best men’s ladies and mixed teams!

The lounge lit up in neon, VHS, cassettes, trolls, slinkies, and slap-bracelets with the sounds of duelling pianos, Aussie Rules, Friday evening and everyone saw a lot of wild-looking ‘80s trends; it was a rockin’ good time!

This year’s theme was “Back to the ‘80s!”

After a delicious roast beef banquet on Saturday, Bill reminisced about how

Summerspiel began – a local team returning from the Nelson BC summer bonspiel said, “If they can do it, so can we!” Getting ice to stay in during the summer wasn’t easy and, in the beginning, there were 77 teams.

The first committee was: Gary Barber, Bob and Pat Burton, Linda Pomeroy and Diane Jones. Bill recognized Diane for long time service and also Lana Parsons for running the bar for 25 plus years! It is impressive that despite many problems, the Summerspiel is still “Rockin’ On!” Did you know that the lounge was once where the locker room is? Did you know celebrities such as Premier Ralph Klein and

John Berry (CFRN) have been involved in Summerspiel? Did you know corporate sponsors such as Air Canada offered trips anywhere Air Canada flew and Kokanee sponsored trips to Kokanee Springs Golf Course?

An entertaining video capturing moments from the last 35 years was shown before it was time for the rip-roaring Calcutta.

Although Irma teams competed in the finals on Monday, this year’s prizes went to out of town teams – see photos for winners.

Thank you to the committee for their diligent work, to the curlers and sponsors for their continued support. See you next year!

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Solitaire Lodge, a great Investment located at Albertaʼs Oil Storage Capital, Hardisty Excellent property with owners retiring. Well maintained 2009, 12 suite daily rental complex with full onsite living space. Situated perfectly to all downtown amenityʼs, restaurants, lounges, groceries, exercise gym, and all essentials while working in Hardisty. Good revenue with turnkey business with each room fully furnished for comfortable living for guests while away from home. Clean and well maintained by its onsite hands-on owners with pride of ownership showing. Priced at appraisal great opportunity for a couple to live, enjoy work, with the revenue and a great active community. Price $455,000. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”

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Hardisty Lakefront Cottage!

Waterfront, close to the public beach, 3 Bedroom CABIN, lakefront property ideal for waterskiing, boating, sea-doo and your own private swimming and beach area. Great Cabin with New Flooring, big living room, natural gas heat, Kitchen area, Fridge, Stove, Utility room and newer shingles. Deck is older and needs re-work. Nicely overlooking the lake in a beautiful, treed setting on Hardisty Lake to watch the sunrise. Good shopping nearby, and close to the Golf Course jump in your cart/clubs and go, or great walking trails nearby! Price $175,000. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”

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KILLAM Excellent 48x68ft Commercial Building in Killam Located perfectly along Hwy 13 and close to Hwy 36 for excellent business exposure. Built in 1997 it has a great office front for retail, and large open shop area, separate bay for conference room, or construction booth. The door is 12ftx14ft and can be modified, if need be, roof is metal, and has a terrific mezzanine with office.

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HUGHENDEN / AMISK Farmland 192acres, Modern RTM home, New Double Heated Garage at Amisk!

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Page 20 - The Weekly Review, Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Babas and Borshch Ukrainian Festival & Ukrainian Day

August 27-28, 2022 9:30 - 5:00 pm Lamont Rec. Centre

“Cradle of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada” Borshch Cook-off

Share all things Ukrainian • Baba Magda • Saturday Night Zabava - tickets available

• Talks by experts on Internment, Music, & Handling Artifacts

at www.babasandborshch.ca • Raffle to benefit displaced Ukrainians in AB • Kids’ Zone activities including Horse Shoes & Ukrainian Bingo!

• Food Concessions & Beer Garden • Music Jam + Open Mic featuring amateur & pro musicians • Baba’s Bazaar of Ukrainian-themed vendors • How-To Demos including How to Make Kapusta, Pysanky, Wheat Weaving, Ukrainian Dance, Paper Cutting, Paint a Sunflower - supply fees may apply

Enter before August 11

• The Big Picture Art Exhibit courtesy of Mundare Museum

• Historic Museum Displays • Sunday Pancake Breakfast • Sunday Liturgy with Bishop David • Borshch Cook Off - Enter before August 11 • Ukrainian Day Concert featuring Cheremosh, Dunai, Sim’ya, Viter, & Dnipro

• Take part in the largest ARKAN dance - Set a World record

Zabava 2022, 6:00 pm - Midnight, August 27 Dance to Edmonton’s

THE DIAMONDS BAND and enjoy a Ukrainian Feast

by Ironwood Catering

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Calgary’s

• TRYZUB UKRAINIAN DANCERS • KORINNYA UKRAINIAN FOLK ENSEMBLE • THE BANDURYSTY For ticket sale information please visit: www.babasandborshch.ca

Advanced tickets $75 LAMONT REC CENTRE

To SAVE $5/Ticket

Please pay by e-transfer to babasandborshch@gmail.com

UCC - APCs Ukrainian Day Concert: SUNDAY • Sim'ya • Chermosh • Viter Dancers & Choir • Dunai • Dnipro • Korinnya • Tryzub • Bandurysty

Calling Descendants of the First Ukrainian Settlers in Lamont County The Ukrainian Canadian CongressAlberta Provincial Council (UCC-APC) needs your help! UCC-APC wishes to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada by recognizing the descendants of the first few families who started what would be the first of several waves of immigration.

Last year, Iwan Pylypow and Wasyl Ilyniak were identified as the first two adventurers who recognized Canada as a safe place for Ukrainians to settle. A determined group of families followed in their footsteps, walked along the South Victoria Trail, laid claim to homesteads before returning to their families in Winnipeg. Only two remained: Anton Paish and Nykola Tychkowsky. Within a year, the others returned from Winnipeg to begin life in what would become Lamont County.

UCC-APC invites the descendants of these families to register with their office for appropriate recognition during the combined UCC Ukrainian DayBabas and Borshch

Ukrainian Festival on August 27 & 28 in Lamont: • Anton Paish (1892) • Nykola Tychkowsky (1892) • The Melnyks • The Pullishys • The Feniaks • Mykhailo Eleniak • Mykhailo Romaniuks • Pylypows, • Chichaks Together with Babas and Borshch Ukrainian Festival, UCC intends to unite with Ukraine, and contribute to setting the record straight.

Vse bude Ukraina/Все буде Україна There will always be a Ukraine.

If you plan to attend this historic event and want your family to be acknowledged, complete the form at https://bit.ly/3Q1mZIy or call 780-414-1624