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Poilievre voted in as new MP for Battle River-Crowfoot
Conservative leader regains House seat, long candidate list no match for blue stronghold in local riding
Pierre Poilievre has regained a seat back into the House of Commons with a decisive by-election victory on Monday, August 18. The Conservative Party of Canada Leader won the riding with 80.4 per cent of the total vote in Battle River-Crowfoot.
Some political pundits questioned if Poilievre would see a noticeable erosion in a region that is historically a conservative stronghold due to locals having an inflated list of candidates to choose from.
With a staggering over 200 candidates in the riding, primarily due to the ‘Longest Ballot Committee,’ Elections Canada had to modify the ballot to be a hand printed selection rather than the standard ‘X’ or ‘Check’ format from a
printed list of candidates.
Additionally, over 10 “serious” candidates campaigned strongly against Poilievre, representing a wide range of parties and viewpoints.
Independent candidate Bonnie Critchley secured 10 per cent of the vote after running a strong local-focused campaign. Liberal candidate Darcy Spady received 4.3 per cent, NDP candidate Katherine Swampy received 2.1 per cent, and United Party of Canada candidate Grant Abraham received 1.5 per cent of the vote.
Other notables included People’s Party candidate Jonathan Bridges, Green Party candidate Ashley MacDonald, Libertarian candidate Michael Harris, Christian Heritage
candidate Jeff Willerton, Independent Sarah Spanier, Marijuana Party candidate Kenneth Kirk, and Centrist candidate Ahmed Hassan. Together, they combined for around 1.2 per cent of the total vote.
“Getting to know the people of this region has been the privilege of my life,” said Poilievre in his victory speech to a large crowd in Camrose
on Monday night.
“In fact, I’ve had a hell of a lot of fun. Whether it’s been at the bronc matches or the rodeos, or walking into a parking lot and some guy I don’t even know offering me a big bag of beef jerky. Or another guy [giving] me a fourwheeler and [telling] me I can tear around town in it all by myself,” said Poilievre with a laugh. “I don’t know what he
was thinking!”
Poilievre shifted to a more serious tone as he reflected on the past two months of campaigning in the vast geographical riding.
“I really love the people of Battle River - Crowfoot. They’re the kind of what-yousee-is-what-you get, give you the shirt off their back, tell it like it is, common sense
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Pierre Poilievre speaks to a crowd in Camrose following his By-Election win on Monday night, as wife Anaida looks on behind him.
Ethan Neufeld Student Reporter
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has advised the public to refrain from swimming at Shorncliffe Lake Park due to increased levels of fecal bacteria, effective immediately.
At the current levels of bacteria, Gastrointestinal illness may occur from ingesting the water at
Shorncliffe Lake Park. Other symptoms may include skin, ear and eye infections with water contact says RCMP.
All visitors and residents are advised to never drink or cook with untreated water from any lake at any time. Waterborne bacteria and organisms may cause vomiting or diarrhea.
AHS Environmental Public Health officers
Poilievre grateful for lessons from people of Battle River-Crowfoot
Continued from Front people.
“They reinforced a lot of lessons that all of us in politics have to learn and relearn, and relearn again. Humility and hard work, loyalty and love. See, the people in these communities, they fight their own battles, but they’re always ready to stop and help a neighbour or a friend.
“They know how to stretch a dollar. Most of all, they know, in the words of the great Paul Harvey, ‘how to bale together a family with the soft, strong
bonds of sharing.’”
Former MP Damien Kurek, who stepped down earlier this year to allow party leader Poilievre the opportunity to represent his local riding, was an active part of the by-election campaign. Poilievre acknowledged Kurek as an essential part of acclimating him to the area. Kurek, who was previously re-elected in April’s general election with 82.84 per cent of the vote, said he does intend to run again in 2029.
Although there was little change in the conservative vote between elec-
tions, overall around 15,000 fewer people in the riding (at press time) participated in August’s by-election versus April’s general election, according to Elections Canada data. With a seat in the House of Commons now secured after losing his Carleton riding back in April, Poilievre will resume his role as Opposition Leader when sessions resume again in the fall. He has said he plans to hold Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberals to account and hold the Carney government to election promises including reduced
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spending and “unleashing Canada’s resource potential and restoring investment.”
Poilievre says he continually found inspiration in the people he met within the region, including meeting a woman with cancer who had just been through days of radiation treatment. “[She] showed up at my town hall in Stettler to tell me to keep going,” he said as tears welled up in his eyes and the eyes of wife Anaida standing just behind him.
“I said to her, you don’t give up so I don’t give up.”
No defining feature of this moment perpetrates our stupidest, vainest and most base impulses more effectively and pervasively than social media does. It’s not all bad, of course, but it could and should be so much better.
Social media marks the beginning of the end for modern democracies, some would say. Soon we’ll stumble over the brink, giggling and snarling at the screens in front of our noses while believing that Planet Earth is flat, chemtrails are controlling our brains, and wombats are super cute. (They really are.)
I’m not that pessimistic — yet. But reporting on the subject has been an unexpectedly personal and frightening experience.
Perhaps it’s my tie to mainstream journalism outlets. They’ve seen their content clipped, repurposed and bastardized while their advertising bases are raided and their profitability is minimized. You do the real work; social media essentially told them.
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We’ll steal it and destroy you in the process.
Or perhaps I’m painfully aware of how much social media has changed me and the people around me.
I bought into the great promise the internet once held. Remember when it was going to be all about collaboration and creativity?
These days I can barely get through a New Yorker article without breaking nine times for a scroll, let alone join forces with a Mexican muralist or African drummer to change the world.
Sure, there’s been a lot of internet synergy, beauty and happiness. And the computing power and online tools at our fingertips truly do make life easier, more interesting and more sharable. In science and medicine alone, the advancement and opportunity spawned by computers is awe-inspiring.
And therein lies the irony. This really should be a golden age. But the
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stupid side of the internet is busy perpetrating nonsense that undermines the institutions and expertise responsible for the good things. You know — keeping planes from crashing into one another, viruses from wiping us out, lies from infecting our brains.
There are so many people to blame. We need to blame legislators. Many of them are old men who still hadn’t figured out how to use their fax machines when social media came along.
In Canada, Parliament finally got its antispam legislation out the door at almost exactly the time no one cared anymore. The real nuisance was elsewhere and already seriously cruel. Too many Home Depot emails? How quaint.
Let’s blame ourselves, too. Sure, we’re the victims here, but we did elect governments either stuck in the 1970s or unduly influenced by fringes and their nonsense. We traded dopamine rushes and entertainment for discernment and healthy time
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OpEd: Social media gives our stupider selves destructive power and influence
away from our screens. We let ourselves fall into a trap as we watched it being laid. We should blame our education system. Science literacy, anyone?
And then there are the brainiacs who came up with social media. They didn’t take the time to study the ethical underpinnings of media that came before them. In fact, they lobbied hard for self-regulating without the maturity, knowledge and moral underpinning to do it properly.
They manipulated the masses, drove wedges between us and allowed their tools to become manufacturers of fear and drivers of political extremism.
Move fast and break things, the tech bros say.
Job done. But apparently, it’s up to the rest of us to clean up the grand mess they’ve made."
GEORGE LEE
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Alberta Provincial Affairs Reporter
Killam RCMP Report: Window smashed while complainant plays music
Killam RCMP Report for the period of Friday, August 1 to Thursday, August 14
Friday, August 1
An abandoned vehicle was reported in a field. Truck was found to be stolen. File is still under investigation.
Members asked to assist with a fire involving a combine. Members attended. Nothing criminal.
An elderly male was reported walking on Hwy. 13 near Daysland. Patrols made. Male not found.
Saturday, August 2
While Members were conducting a check stop in Sedgewick a MAS (Mandatory Alcohol Screening) was administered which resulted in a fail. The roadside appeal was explained and the Subject requested to have it. This also resulted in a fail. Vehicle seized, licence destroyed, and vehicle towed.
Impaired drivers reported leaving the campground in Hardisty. Members attended and patrolled the campground and the Town of Hardisty. Subject vehicle not located. Members continued to conduct traffic stops to ensure sobriety.
Sunday, August 3
Member observed a vehicle drive through an intersection without stopping. Member conducted a traffic stop and conducted a MAS (Mandatory Alcohol Screening). Driver blew a caution. A roadside appeal was offered and explained to the Driver. It was accepted and the Driver blew another caution. The Driver was explained her licence and vehicle would be seized. Vehicle towed.
Monday, August 4
Complainant called to report he was in the ditch with water up to his seats. Claiming that the driver and another passenger took off on foot in different directions. Complainant later confessed to lying. Didn’t want to admit to being the driver. Subject was charged and vehicle towed.
Tuesday, August 5
Members called out to a report of an attempted break in with a pry bar to an ATM in Daysland. Two males seen going into the bank with masks on. File
still under investigation.
Friday, August 8
A report was made of a person walking eastbound on Highway 13 in dark clothing. The person was very hard to see. Member patrolled the area. Subject was not found.
Saturday, August 9
A report was made that the Complainant had his window screen broken. The Complainant was playing music and heard his window smash. Member attended. No witnesses or suspects.
Sunday, August 10
A report was made that two males tried to chain an ATM and drag it away. Subject(s) were interrupted by approaching vehicle. File is still under investigation.
A female was reported on the bridge above the train tracks in Hardisty. Members attended. Female not located on or under the bridge.
Monday, August 11
A report was made of a truck being stolen out of his yard in Daysland. Truck was later recovered in Edmonton.
Members attended an ongoing issue between two neighbors in Forestburg. Members spoke with both parties. No criminal element.
Members conducted a traffic stop and administered a MAS (Mandatory Alcohol Screening). The Driver blew a fail. Roadside appeal was explained and denied by the driver. Licence destroyed and vehicle towed.
Members initiated a traffic stop for no license plate light and administered a MAS (Mandatory Alcohol Screening). Driver blew a Caution. Roadside appeal explained and accepted. A Caution was blown again. Licence seized and vehicle towed.
Tuesday, August 12
Member attended an argument between neighbors in Heisler. Neighbors were arguing over a cat being on their property and trespassing. Members spoke with all parties. No criminal element.
Wednesday, August 13
A suspicious vehicle was reported parked in the approach highway 36. The driver looked like he was sleeping or passed out. There were two pas-
sengers in the back seat. Member attended scene. Standard field sobriety test was conducted by member. No signs of impairment.
Thursday, August 14
Killam member responding to an older man needing assistance, that may have dementia. Driver was last seen heading to Calgary. Member waited to try to intercept the possible car. Vehicle not located.
Killam /Forestburg RCMP are reminding citizens that 310-RCMP (3102767) remains a fully active, province-wide phone line dedicated to handling non-emergency police matters. Whether you need to report a suspicious person, property damage, or a minor theft,
this number connects you directly to the appropriate RCMP detachment - no area code required. The 310-RCMP line is
an important tool that helps streamline the reporting process, ease pressure on 911 services, and support more efficient po-
lice responses to non-urgent incidents. Report prepared and provided by Killam RCMP
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS
Estate of the late Gloria May Wesley of Forestburg, Alberta who died on October 11, 2024.
If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by September 26, 2025
with Scott Farnham Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP Barristers and Solicitors at 5016 - 52 Street
Camrose, Alberta T4V 1V7
If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
FARMLAND WITH YARDSITE FOR SALE BY TENDER
The following property located in MD of Provost No. 52 (approximately 13 miles from Hardisty, 4 miles from Amisk) is offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations and non-financial obligations in the existing Certificates of Title:
PARCEL 1
THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY FIVE (25)
TOWNSHIP FORTY ONE (41) RANGE NINE (9) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS.
EXCEPTING THEREOUT: .806 HECTARES (1.99 ACRES) MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 7908AG
EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME 130 +/- cultivated acres, 30 +/- pasture acres and yard site containing house, 40x60 Quonset, 20x40 shop, various sheds, pipe corrals and waterers.
PARCEL 2
MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 9 TOWNSHIP 41
SECTION TWENTY FIVE (25)
ALL THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER NOT COVERED BY ANY OF THE WATERS OF LAKE NO. 3 AND LAKE NO. 4, AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF SURVEY OF THE SAID TOWNSHIP SIGNED AT OTTAWA ON THE 28TH DAY OF APRIL A.D. 1905, CONTAINING 62.8 HECTARES (155.30 ACRES) MORE OR LESS.
EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME 150 +/- cultivated acres, 10 +/- pasture acres. Access only through NE 25-41-9 W4.
No adjustment for 2025 property taxes which have been paid in full by the seller.
Any successful purchaser will pay the cost of any “gap title insurance” necessary to complete this transaction.
Tenders in sealed envelopes marked “Granger Tender” with the tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a bank draft payable to Andreassen Borth in trust for 5% of the amount of the tender, must be delivered before 12 noon on September 2, 2025 to the office of Andreassen Borth at PO Box 727, 5014 – 50 Street, Killam, AB T0B 2L0, phone 780-385-3670.
Interested parties must bid on both parcels as a package. Tenders will not be opened in public.
Any successful purchaser will allow the seller to complete auction sale on the subject property which starts October 1, 2025 (online). Any successful purchaser will permit the seller and any auction purchasers access to the property to remove purchased items up to October 15, 2025.
SE 25-41-9 W4 has a Cleo Energy surface lease for which no rental was paid in 2025. Surface lease will be assigned to any successful purchaser.
The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before September 26, 2025. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owners reserve the right to reject any and all tenders.
Deposits received from unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them as soon as possible.
For further information call Clayton at 780-888-1441.
Horse purchasers beware of stolen horse for sale
Ethan Neufeld Student Reporter
An investigation was initiated on June 21 looking into the recent theft of a horse, known as Hank. The investigation resulted in charging a Ponoka County resident, Katrina Doiron (28), with theft of cattle over $5,000.
Currently, Doiron, who is from the Ponoka area, is refusing to return Hank the horse, giving no information on his whereabouts. RCMP says she also stated she is actively in the process of selling Hank.
Rimbey RCMP is asking for public assistance in finding the horse and return-
ing Hank to his rightful owner. RCMP says if you are in possession of Hank, you are committing an offence of stolen property possession over $5,000.
If you or anyone you know has information on the location of Hank, please contact Rimbey RCMP or your local police.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To contact RCMP non-emergency line in any Alberta RCMP Jurisdiction call 310RCMP(7267).
Alberta urged to cut hidden provincial gas taxes
Ethan Neufeld Student Reporter
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling Alberta to live up to the its known low-tax reputation and cut gas tax prices as the CTF releases its Gas Tax Honesty Report.
The 27th annual Gas Tax Honesty Report revealed that Canadians are paying hidden gas taxes in every litre of gasoline and diesel they purchase.
With federal and provincial taxes combined, Albertans are paying 29 cents per litre in gasoline and 23.6 cents per litre of diesel.
With the removal of the consumer carbon tax, customers now spend roughly $21 on taxes when fuelling up a minivan, and $33 in taxes while fuel-
ing up a pickup truck, says the CTF.
“The federal consumer carbon tax is gone and now we need to go all the way and get rid of the hidden industrial carbon tax here in Alberta,” said Kris Sims, CTF Alberta Director during a press conference in Calgary.
“Prime Minister Mark Carney is getting ready to bludgeon Alberta with his ‘improved and tightened’ industrial carbon tax.
“Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has already ended all carbon taxes in his province, including the industrial carbon tax. Premier Danielle Smith should do the right thing and declare Alberta to be a carbon tax-free zone.”
Kris Sims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation stands with a diagram breaking down total gas taxes paid for byAlbertans.
New industry dollars tap into Alberta’s underground resources
Ethan Neufeld Student Reporter
Alberta has been turned into an economic powerhouse and global energy leader through its massive natural resources and unique geology.
Now, an industry is exploring more ways to maximize the potential of Alberta’s underground caves and geological formations.
An industry-funded TIER program will be investing up to $12.7 million in support of three new energy projects that use that natural infrastructure to solidify the electricity grid, take out critical battery metals around the world, and safely store carbon dioxide.
The province says this will further grow the economy and create countless jobs.
“These three projects will help tap into the massive potential of Alberta’s unique underground resources.
“By helping support these new technologies, we are showing how our unique geology can help grow the energy sector, strengthen the grid and create more high-paying jobs for Albertans for decades to come,” says Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas.
The three projects combined have a value of roughly $35 million, with funding being delivered through Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) Continuous Intake Program. Emissions Reduction Alberta is funded by Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emis-
sions Reduction (TIER) system, using industry dollars to help Albertan facilities invest in emissions reduction technology, create jobs and save money.
Alberta has a significantly high number of salt caverns with over 150 active, primarily in central and northeastern areas of the province.
ERA has made a $5 million investment to help Cache Power Corp. further advance the Marguerite Lake Compressed Air Energy Demonstration Project.
The project uses electric motor-driven compressors to collect leftover energy from Alberta’s power grid to store it underground as compressed air, ready to be released when power generation is limited.
LithiumBank Resources will collect $3.9 million to further advance its technology used to pull batteryquality lithium out of brine aquifer which is stored deep underground in northern Alberta. This project uses existing resources in Alberta to create necessary metals used to make batteries.
“This grant funding from the government of Alberta, through Emissions Reduction Alberta, is evidence of Alberta stepping up and supporting the advancement of lithium production in the province,” says Kevin Piepgrass, Chief Operating Officer, LithiumBank Resources.
For the carbon dioxide storage project, “This new project will enable Carbon Management Canada (CMC), in col-
laboration with our joint industry partnership, to develop cost-effective and real-time innovative monitoring solutions for CO2 geological storage,” says Neil Wildgust, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carbon Management Canada.
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Flagstaff woman working to end stigma for mental health and wellness
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
When Kiley Sutter of Lougheed found that her mental health had deteriorated to the point where she wanted to end her life, she realized that, “Keeping it to myself, I was part of the problem.
“So many of us are taught that we don’t talk about our feelings, like mental health is something that we hide behind closed doors. And that’s what I did for the longest time.
“I realized that by doing that, I was part of the stigma that I wanted to end.”
Sutter decided that she would share her story in the hopes of helping others. “If I could help one person with my story, then everything I had gone through would be worth it.”
Sutter and her family received a lot of support and assistance from the community as she sought help for her physical health issues that were a part of why her mental health declined. When that included trips to Utah, she says her 4-H club wanted to put on a fundraiser and help pay for her treatment.
Sutter and her family decided that they didn’t need the money, and thought it could be put to good use by bringing in a community presentation about mental health and wellness, and where she could share her story, and try to help others get over the stigma of mental illness.
She says, “I didn’t want to be the main speaker, so we used the funds to bring in Kendra Fisher from Ontario; she was a goalie for Team Canada’s women’s hockey team. Fisher was diagnosed in 1999 with a number of disorders that severely affected her mental health. She now travels the country speaking to others about mental health
Sutter said she felt more comfortable as the other speaker for the event, but says it was still hard speaking before a gym full of people who knew her.
“I was talking to people who, I guess, knew me but didn’t know me; that was really hard, sharing this whole new part of myself.”
She says it was both really hard and also cathartic. “At the end, I got a standing ovation, and started crying, but then people starting coming up to me, people I thought I knew; people I look up to and who I thought ‘have it all together.’ And they were saying, ‘Thank you for sharing your story because it relates to me so much.’
“I really had a revelation. I thought people get really good at hiding that they have everything together.”
Sutter says over time it did get easier to speak to groups. Now she speaks to
school students, and to other groups of all ages. She credits her time in 4-H public speaking for giving her the basic skills.
Sutter took a year off between Grade 12 and University, to give her health some time to improve. “I ended up going down to Utah for medical treatments, to the Brain Rehab Clinic there.”
After that, she started University in Camrose. Sutter says she can’t do a full course load because of her health, but she works year round because she’d still like to graduate in four years. She’s presently working on her Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in psychology and mental health and minoring in business management. “Then I added a certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, too.
“I can’t handle a full time job right now, so my job is school.”
Sutter says she missed some in-person classes in high school but was able to do a lot of online school and teaching herself. She also trained her service dog, Koda, during that time.
“She went to my whole Grade 12 year with me in training, and now she goes to school with me every day at University.
“She’s been one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I bought her hoping to train her as a service dog, and so knowing that I had no experience and it might not work out, then she’d just be a pet. But I got really lucky with her, she has a great temperament.”
Sutter explains, “She’s here as a companion. When she puts her vest on, she goes from being a family pet to a working dog.”
Sutter says that first speaking engagement, in the Central High Sedgewick Public School gymnasium, was close to 500 people, and so far, it’s the biggest crowd she’s faced. She talked about one speaking engagement she had at a Water Well Drilling Conference in Red Deer. “That was a couple of hundred people, too,” she says. That was a diverse crowd for her, Sutter says, “I was terrified to go speak at that because I'm like, this is a bunch of like big, burly men who are going to have to listen to me talk about mental health and suicide and are going to be like, ‘This loser needs to like, like, I have nothing good to say, right?’ And I was shocked at the number of men that came up to me and told me ‘Your story hit home,’ whether it was for them or for a wife or for a family member. So yeah, like one of the scariest events that I went to ended up being one of the best.”
Sutter says speaking in schools is her favourite type of engagement. She took part in Battle River School Division’s
mental health summits this May, speaking to groups of students. “I’m young, I’m 21 years old and I feel like they can relate to me a lot more.” She says at every engagement she ends with a question and answer period, and then also makes time for audience members to speak to her privately if they want. “The individual connection, that makes it personal.” She says helping others has really been a great boost for her own mental health.
As far as her physical health, Sutter says it’s up and down. Her doctor in Utah has helped her tremendously, she says, where she went from fainting and having seizures multiple times a day to once every three months. “That’s huge, but there’s still a lot of bad days, with migraines, dizziness, and other symptoms.” Sutter says the treatments aren’t covered under Alberta Health, and adds that she’s very fortunate that her family can afford her care.
Sutter says most of her issues stem from having concussions. “When I first saw the doctor in Utah he told me, ‘You never healed from your concussions because you never stopped getting them.’ She says he estimated that by that point she’d likely suffered over 70 concussions. “I was always told take your one to two weeks off and then just go back to playing hockey, and that’s what I did.”
She says between hockey and growing up on a farm with one girl, her, and four brothers, “you suck it up, you get up, you knock the dust off - you keep going and you don’t talk about your feelings.”
Sutter says she thinks that the stigma
around mental illness is getting better, “but it’s still there.” She’d love to talk to sports teams, too, and people in rural areas. She says agriculture is tough, and there’s a very high suicide rate among farmers.
“It’s called mental health because it needs to be treated, it’s a health condition just like any other. Talking about it doesn’t make it go away, but talking about it may will lead to actual treatment, seeking actually treatment.”
Sutter says finding the right professionals took some time, as some didn’t have any idea about farm life, about rural life, but she says sticking through the search is worth it.
Sutter wants to continue with her public speaking, and she’s also now got a side business where she makes resin pieces, rocks, hearts, and crosses, in necklaces, earrings and key chains. “I sell them and they can be given to people as a little gift as a reminder to take care of your mental wellness.” Sutter says sales help cover costs of mileage and other expenses so that she can keep her engagement costs reasonable for groups looking to hire her.
She’s learned a lot about the public speaking world since then, and has also hit some walls where the same stigma about mental health exists in those doing the hiring.
Sutter has a website with information on how to book her to speak, along with her biography, and even a resources page for anyone struggling with mental health issues. “It’s a place to start if someone needs help.” She adds, “All my social medias are always open as well.”
Kiley Sutter and her service dog Koda. Sutter is presently attending the University of Alberta in Camrose, and is also a public speaker promoting mental health and ending the stigma surrounding it.
A first ever Gaming Tournament was held at The Living Room in Killam on Thursday, August 7. It ended in close battles, with the under-eight Mario Kart winner being Koen Wolbeck, and Lucas Kerr being named the open bracket champion. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate under-14 bracket ended with Titus Zimmerman being crowned champion. The open bracket had only one player, Ryan Steele, who successfully defended his title in a one-on-one battle against the under-14 champion.
Second table of prizes with almost all prizes shown being given out as door prizes.
Anjuli, Ty, Ryan, and Daniel pose with one of the tournaments champions and his take-home trophy.
The tournament’s kitchen crew who helped with many tasks throughout the day.
Kids playing Mario Kart on the big screen catching attention from all over.
Many helpers and organizers in the front entrance to the tournament
Three of the hosts of Thursday’s tournament are shown here: Daniel, Ty and Ryan.
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Garden tours highlight local beauty
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Brian Bernard of Sedgewick organized a casual garden tour this summer, buoyed by the popularity in previous years.
He says, “The Saturday flower tour featured four yards: Debra Smith's, the Myrehaug’s (Christine, Peter, and Maria), Jean and Harry Patrick's, and mine.”
Bernard says each yard was unique
and beautiful, adding that “the photos do not even come close to showing the work and care put into each yard.”
He says that some people who attended last year were unable to make it, but nonetheless he appreciates the presenters for sharing their knowledge with the tour.
One of the people on this year’s tour said it was great to get tips from such experienced and knowledgeable gardeners, grateful that they were willing to share their knowledge.
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Lougheed celebrates grand opening of new village park
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The residents of Lougheed had a vision a few years back of creating a park and playground for people of all ages, and on Saturday, Aug. 9, Fair Day, the C.J. Kinross VC, Branch No. 180 members and village Council, celebrated the completed playground area with a ribbon cutting that included MLA Jackie Lovely.
Lougheed CAO Richard Lavoie says that there’s still work to be done, but the playground was phase one, and it is complete.
The official name of the area is the “Lougheed Playground and Sports Park.”
To the south of the playground area, which features some pretty spectacular features, especially the red barn play structure that honours the family who originally donated the land for the school grounds, you will find a basketball court, horseshoe pits, disc golf holes, a volleyball net, and a large area for free play.
Lavoie says features still to come include a 30x40 cement pad at the end of the sidewalk, to erect a wood-burning pizza/bread oven on the cement pad, and to erect a shelter overtop with seating for about 20 people.
He says there are plans to install power on the blue ‘sugar shack,’ to install signage along the frisbee golf holes, with a
master sign showing rules and regulations, and to erect signage in the front area of the park, beside the old school sign, acknowledging those who contributed to the project.
The final project will be building an outdoor skating rink with lights, south of the blue sugar shack building.
Lavoie says that roughly $50,000 was raised, including the Legion, along with a
$125,000 Community Facility Enhancement Program grant, which went through the C.J Kinross V.C. Branch 180 (Legion) to the village to complete the project. On hand for the official ribbon cutting were village administration, mayor Shawn Seiben and Councillor John Cole. Deputy Mayor John Johnsen was unable to attend due to illness.
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From left: C.J. Kinross VC Branch #180 Legion members David Muirhead, Garry Klein, Aileen Drozdowski, Morris Sigalet, Denise Bratland, President Jayne Odegard (seated) beside MLA Jackie Lovely (seated) Mayor Shaun Seiben, Jeanette Ruud, Councillor John Cole, and CAO Richard Lavoie. On top, Village summer students Jaxyn Carlson and Adison Grove.
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When I found out the RCMP musical ride was coming to Camrose this year, I snagged tickets right away. I've never been but heard amazing things about it. Since they only come back once every four years, it's certainly a special occasion.
Despite the rain for the Wednesday performance, it was a go. We even got to see and hear our local Battle River Drums and Pipes as they were opening up for the musical ride together with the Bear Forest Dancers. It truly was an amazing evening despite the mud and if you didn't go, I highly recommend attending one next time they come around.
The Sedgewick Library is inviting you to join their community breakfast hosted at the Sedgewick Wild Rose Co-op Rec Centre prior to the kick off for the Highland Festival this weekend. Everyone is welcome. Don't forget to join the Scottish Club for their ever growing event!
Can you believe the summer reading club is already coming to an end? Thank you to Sedgewick and Lougheed Libraries for another fantastic year! This year's theme was ‘around the world’ and kids enjoy traveling along to Phileas Fogg. Thank you to Barb, Jacob, and his helper Nora for sharing their love for reading and engaging kids from both
communities.
Playschool registrations are now open. Lougheed needs more registrations in order to run! Please don't delay! Sedgewick’s new playschool teacher will be Stephanie Waldner. Congratulations and welcome! I cannot believe it's already time for back to school!
DKR United Churches are providing a unique opportunity to experience Blue Quills Residential School. Perfectly in time for the upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Day at the end of September. It's a free event, transportation provided. All you need to do is sign up and bring funds for lunch. Contact the Killam United Church Office for more information.
Lightning Express out of Sedgewick is sharing sad news. They will be closing at the end of August. Their last operational day will be Friday, Aug. 29. They are so grateful for all of your support and loyalty over the past 18 years. They thank all their customers for their support.
Jayne Odegard recently returned from an incredible trip across Europe. As an active Lougheed Legion member, she had the opportunity to take part in a pilgrimage through France and Belgium, and one day in the Netherlands, as they covered historical sites. There were 10 delegates from all the Canadian Provinces and some of their partners.
One highlight was Dieppe, a city in France. The cliffs, the rocky beach, the old architecture, and
the history, are truly amazing. A bridge in Dieppe is named after lieutenant colonel Merritt, because they were pinned down, but needed to cross the
bridge, so he stood on the bridge, took his helmet off and walked back and forth telling his men, it’s easy. And amazingly he did not get shot despite bullets fly-
ing.
Another highlight was Passchedaele. Of course the incredible tour guide made everything seem to come to life and instilled a
new appreciation for the freedom we get to experience today. Thank you for letting us be a part of your travel and experiences, Jayne.
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Where has summer gone? Already back-to-school shopping season
Well hello folks. I hope you are enjoying the last few weeks of August before summer is over and September is upon us.
Moms are already going through their kids clothes and they can't believe how much the kids have grown over the past few months. Now to sit down and figure out what the children need for school.
The kids are getting excited to see all their friends again and can't wait to see what cool outfits Mom and Dad are going to let them pur-
chase. The parents are probably sitting down with the calculator, bank statements, and nearly crying as they try to stretch their last dollar.
Times are tough and before you go crazy buying new school items you best ensure you can afford the groceries to feed the little ones and the hungry teenagers.
Gardens are flourishing and people are posting all sorts of pics of their fabulous crops. I have been chatting with friends that are gardeners and canners, etc., and they are getting an abundance of wonderful produce and it tastes so much better than store bought produce. Not everyone is a talented gardener.It takes
skill, a strong back, a keen eye and the dedication of time and a good garden hose. Wishing you all a great garden harvest.
I went to vote yesterday morning and it was interesting to watch how people interact as they are waiting to be allowed into the voting chamber. There was a lot of laughing and joking as people checked their voting card to see if their number was being called. People were being cordial and kind. They offered an elderly senior a chance to go ahead of them and offered another gentleman with crutches a chance to go ahead of them, too. This was small town kindness at it's best. It made me think I should
write a bit about the importance of kindness.
I believe that the most beautiful thing you can be is KIND. Be kind to those who enter our lives, kind to those who fight battles and be kind to ourselves. Kindness is both a strength and a beauty. Never let anyone take that away from you. (from "Rewiring thoughts.")
Why is being kind such a powerful act? It releases feel good hormones including oxytocin and endorphins. So practicing kindness and compassion can actually make you happier and boost your immune system, reverse the signs of aging, relieve pain and even extend your life.
Even witnessing acts of kindness can release the love hormone. When you see this you are more apt to perform acts of kindness yourself, you pass it on. Is kindness a natural instinct? We are biologically wired to be kind, it's human nature but sometimes circumstances cause us to loose that trait.
Remember the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." In other words treat other people like you would like to be treated. Kindness strengthens social bonds by fostering trust and cooperation.
"Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits." ..Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Have a fabulous week folks. Smile at a stranger, open a door for someone, say a cheery good morning to a stranger at the post office. And make sure to welcome our new, part time postal employee, Roxy.
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Kindness quotes; "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."... Aesop "The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention!"...Author?
Alliance residents visit Castor for car show and more summer fun
Maggy McIntyre (for Diane Dammann)
It felt like a fairly quiet week in Alliance — just a couple of meetings and even a little pizza date for myself. And I’ll say it again: the Alliance pizza really is some of the best you’ll ever eat. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out!
Much of the week was spent over in Castor for the Castor Fair, where plenty of Alliance folks turned up. Thursday kicked off with the farmers’ market, always a lively spot.
Lunch was tasty subs and macaroni salad. In the evening, we were at the Castor Rodeo Pig Roast. By the time I arrived, a couple of tables were already filled with Alliance friends. The
food was just as great as the company.
That night also introduced a brand new event — the “Husband Calling Contest.” If you’ve never seen one, picture ladies hollering for their spouses to come in for suppertime — only louder, funnier, and way too creative.
You could almost hear them clear across the community hall’s parking lot! The goal is to be the most entertaining, whether through volume, humour, or originality.
There was even singing!
Karen Baker, Emily Bilton, and Lynn Sabo claimed the top three spots.
Our own Diane Dammann joined in, calling just the way she used to for her late husband, Peter. It was sweet, funny,
and touching all at once.
Friday kept the fair rolling with family fun — crafts for the kids, carnival games, and an evening dance.
Saturday started with a car show by Dark Knight Electric, where over 40 entries lined up. My fiancé Jesse rolled in with his 1970 Chevy Impala.
Vendors and pop-up sales kept the main street busy and a couple lemonade stands refreshed the crowd. One of those stands was run by Lincoln Acaster, who has family ties to Alliance.
Awards were handed out, including Distance Driven to Show, which went to Darryl Falkenberg of Lac La Biche for his 1982 GMC C-10.
The day wrapped up with a cheerful parade that seemed to draw the
whole town to the sidewalks, followed by a fireworks show at night. Events took place on Sunday there, as well. Back home in Alliance, Robert and Donnell Wyse spent the week visiting
brother Stephen, making for some nice family time.
We also heard the sad news of Avril Lewis’s passing — a reminder of how much each neighbour means in a small town like ours. Wayne Ward passed away this week at home in Alliance. Wayne and his wife, Barb, and daughter, Anita, moved to Alliance in 1992.
There were over 40 entries for the Castor Car Show on Saturday, with a few participants from Alliance. Many people came out to look at the vehicles, old and new.
Firefighters turn grand opening into unique experience
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
You don’t often see a fire department participating in the grand opening of a liquor store, but last weekend in Forestburg, the Forestburg Station celebrated the success of one of their own families.
Back in 2021, the Cody Neufeld family moved to the area, buying a house in Forestburg.
Cody, his wife Tracey, and two sons Austin and Ethan, became involved in the community right away. One weekend while Cody was away working, and Ethan and Tracey were at one of Ethan’s hockey games, a fire broke out in the home where Austin and the family pet were home alone.
Austin called the fire department, and escaped the home with the family pet.
The Forestburg Fire Department re-
sponded and contained the fire to the kitchen, but the rest of the house was damaged from smoke.
That’s when the Forestburg community stepped up and helped the family relocate into a new rental (with help from the United Church) as well as from local businesses and community organizations with help replacing items lost in the fire, too.
The generosity and caring of the community had a deep impact on the Neufeld family, especially being so new to the community.
Cody sought to give back and actually ended up joining the fire department, and son Austin also joined as a junior member.
As soon as he turned 15, son Ethan also joined the department as a junior member.
Another tragedy struck the family in
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Forestburg firefighter Chad Kuefler says at that time, the fire department and its members felt like they had lost one of their own, and vowed to help the Neufeld family as much as they could.
So when Tracey was able to purchase the local liquor store, a lifelong dream that she and Cody shared, the fire department felt honoured to be a part of their grand opening last Saturday, Aug. 9.
Instead of cutting a ribbon, firefighters Austin and Ethan each held a chain by using ‘jaws of life’ tools, while Tracey used a circular saw, also part of
the array of tools used in rescues, to cut the chain as part of the grand opening celebration of their new store, called ‘Cody’s Wine and Spirits’ in his memory.
Kuefler says that the department wanted to help the family, who, he says, “Went through two of life’s worst nightmares, first the house fire, and then losing Cody so unexpectedly.
“Normally you would never see a fire department endorse the opening of a liquor store, but this was personal to all of us. The Neufelds are such a big part of our family, we wanted to be a part of this celebration with them.”
At the grand opening: firefighter Jace Fossen, firefighter and Village CAO Dwight Dibben, firefighter Nathan Lunty, firefighter Chad Kuefler, Austin Neufeld, Tracey Neufeld, Ethan Neufeld, (holding the cut chain pieces), Fire Chief Kevin Lunty, firefighter Garret Jackson, and firefighter Lovish Garg.
Austin (left) and Ethan Neufeld hold the grand opening ribbon using ‘jaws of life’ tools, in preparation for Tracey cutting the chain.
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On behalf of the entire family we would like to express our sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time.
We were deeply touched by the visits, cards, flowers, food, phone calls, texts and the donations received from our family, friends and community.
Your kindness has been a source of comfort and strength for us. In lieu of thank you cards we have made a donation to the Sedgewick Archives and Museum.
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Evening entertainment starts at 5pm Dance with Cabot’s Crossing starts at 7pm. Overnight camping available and a donation breakfast Sunday morning. Advance gate admission and tickets to the Ceiliedh (dance) are available now at flagstaffscottishclub.com/gotchf-event
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KILLAM DENTURE CLINIC
Who would have imagined, those many years ago when you sent your little one off to kindergarten, that this day would come? They are grown and off to college with a gleam in their eye; ready to take on the world. While you are making lists, packing the car, and figuring out budgets and accommodation, don’t forget to consider insurance coverage for their belongings and liability. Most homeowners insurance coverage includes some coverage for your post secondary student while they are full time at university or college, but depending on their circumstances that may not be the best option. Limits of coverage and other considerations may mean you need to look further. Good news, though – a tenants insurance policy for them is priced very reasonably and easy to put in place.
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year!
Battle River School Division has a full range of schools, choices and opportunities to help ensure your family’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 learning needs are met. With a focus on learning success, quality learning environments, and well-being, as well as a full roster of supports that can be accessed as needed, we strive for Every Student, Every Day, a Success.
The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 2.
Camrose Women's Shelter
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Daysland Wes Wilson Jennifer Thomas Forestburg K-12 Forestburg Calvin Anhorn Janna Freadrich Hay Lakes 1-12 Hay Lakes Lloyd MacKenzie Karla Koleba Jack Stuart
PreK-5 Camrose Todd Sieben Erica Easton Killam Public
K-9 Killam Keely Nelson New Norway K-12 New Norway Kelly Arial Steven Searle North Star Outreach 10-12 Tofield Gordon Thompson Round Hill K-9 Round Hill Brian Horbay Ryley K-9 Ryley Maria Schaade
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PreK-5 Camrose Kathleen McLennan Terry Kennedy Sparling
PreK-5 Camrose Jonathan Skinner Denise Read
Tofield 5-12 Tofield Gordon Thompson Karen Gartner Clayton Roe Viking K-12 Viking Tracy Doerksen
BRSD Transportation Update for 2025-26
Battle River School Division (BRSD) is pleased to share that the expanded distance eligibility for student transportation will continue for the 2025-26 school year. While there are not many changes to transportation, families are reminded of a few important details:
• Route Design: Bus routes are created using a “first-on, first-off” pattern to help ensure equitable ride times for all students.
• Bus Passes: All students must carry and scan their bus pass when entering and exiting the bus.
• Registration: Students in the City of Camrose must register for transportation each year. Rural students only need to register if their school has changed or if their home address has changed.
We look forward to continuing to provide safe and reliable transportation for all BRSD students.
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Previewing Hours: 10 AM -6 PM Starting Aug 25
From the Hwy. #13 & Hwy. #872 junction east of Lo ugheed go 7 km south on Hwy. #872 to Twp. Rd. #423 & then go 8 km west to Rg. Rd. #114 & then go 0.4 km south.The farm is on the east side of the road.
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●2016 CHALLENGER 540E combine w/ Challenger 4300 15 ft. pickup header, 1,552 separator hours, 2,418 engine hours, 620/70R42 duals, 750/65R26 rears, rear wheel assist, power fold hopper, GPS, 24 ft. unloading auger w/ rotating spout, single point hookup, electric adjustable chaffer/sieve, single speed beater, small wire concaves, segmented bar rotor, MAV chopper, HID light package, deluxe seat, beacons, shedded.
TRACTOR
●2015 MASSEY FERGUSON 4708 MFWD tractor w/ 2017 MF 936X self levelling FEL w/ 7 ft. bucket, 1,654 hours, 80 hp. engine, LHR, joystick, 3 pt. hitch, 540/1000 pto., 12F/12R, 420/85R34 rears, 340/85R24 fronts, 2 hyd’s., shedded.
TRAILERS
●1999 WILSON 53 ft. t/a aluminum cattle liner, 8 ½ ft. wide, rear doghouse, aluminum checkerplate floor, divider gates, air suspension, 11R24.5 tires w/ aluminum rims, roll up door, LH door access, hauls ± (35) cow/calf pairs or ±(90) market weight calves, GVWR = 75,000 lbs.
●2001 SOUTHLAND 20 ft. t/a gooseneck stock trailer, ST235/85R16 tires w/ 8 bolt rims, center divider gate, 7 ft. wide, RV style hitch. GVWR = 15,242 lbs.
●2014 NEW HOLLAND RB560 round baler, 7,720 total bales, 1000 pto., 21.5L-16.1SL high floatation tires, hyd. pickup, monitor, twine or netwrap, fire extinguisher, shedded.
ROUND BALE HANDLING
●2002 TUBELINE 5500A round bale wrapper w/ Honda GX390 13 hp. electric start engine, wraps up to 5 ft. X 6 ft. bales, hydraulic drive wrapper w/ 5.70-8 tire, rear bale chute w/ rollers & hydraulic lift, dual wrap rolls, hydraulic bale feed, hydraulic front steer axle, hydraulic brakes, extendable hitch, road lights, 11l-15SL front & rear tires.
●HAUKAAS QP10 t/a round bale mover, hauls 10 round bales.
●BALE KING 5100 bale processor, 1000 pto., RH discharge.
