August 20 Weekly Review

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The $230,000 in budget cuts ordered by Viking Council in April has been changed in terms of how these cuts are to be handled.

During budget deliberations in the spring, council passed a motion to reduce this year’s operating budget by $230,000. After the cut, this brought the operating part of the budget to a total of $4,462,157.

At the time of the April 29 decision to make the cuts, administration was instructed to target certain areas in the budget including personnel (wages), public works, professional services, contract services, and a sanding truck.

However, council has since changed its decision to generalize the

cuts across the entire budget instead of targeting individual categories.

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Doug Lefsrud’s report to council at the August 18 meeting explained it in the following context: “After further consideration, council has opted to redistribute this reduction across the entire budget for a more balanced financial strategy.”

These across the board style of cuts were presented to council at the July meeting. But Mayor James Buttner called for a more detailed financial breakdown of where the cuts were being made before approving them.

“During the July council meeting, council requested additional documentation outlining the budget amend-

ments,” said the CAO in his report.

Once the document was presented at the August meeting showing where the cuts were made in the budget in red, it was accepted.

“Thanks for simplifying it at a glance,” said Buttner, to administration.

CAO Lefsrud then asked council to consider supporting the implementation of the proposed redistribution strategy, thereby completing the $230,000 budget reduction requirement for 2025.

Council accepted the request and passed a motion by Councillor Cindy Lefsrud to accept the request for implementation of the distribution strategy.

Viking Council plans to schedule time for a workshop on several issues.

The Neighbourhood Rehabilitation Study on a 10-Year Capital Plan has been updated by the town engineering firm MPE.

“The 10-Year Capital Plan is designed to address critical infrastructure needs within the town, focusing primarily on the rehabilitation of high priority sanitary infrastructure,” explained Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Doug Lefsrud, in his August 18 report to council.

“This plan prioritizes the most critical needs and provides a clear roadmap for future infrastructure upgrades, ensuring that resources are effectively allocated

and that the town remains prepared for long-term development,” Lefsrud added.

Once adopted, he said the plan “can ensure a proactive approach to managing the town’s infrastructure needs, thereby enhancing the community’s safety, efficiency and overall quality of life.”

This topic was tabled by Mayor James Buttner at the July 16 meeting to be brought back in August once council held its strategic plan meeting. However, a meeting date for this did not occur and the strategic plan also came back to the August council meeting.

At this meeting, council opted not to adopt the

10-year plan as requested by administration. Instead, a motion by Buttner was passed to hold a workshop on August 28 in council chambers.

At the workshop the long-term capital plan would be the topic of discussion. The proposal from MPE states that the assessment “will help to address the major infrastructure issues based on the projected annual budget.”

To do that, MPE stated it reviewed “all available information pertaining to the town’s infrastructure to identify the high priority pieces of infrastructure.”

The objective “is to provide a 10-Year Capital Continued on Page 7

On August 12, police received a call of dogs that appear emaciated. The owner was determined and contacted. The owner stated that she inherited the dogs and due to her deteriorating health, she can no longer care for the dogs. The owner requested that SPCA be contacted and have the animals seized. SPCA was contacted and provided all of the information, they will contact the subject and make arrangements for the animals.

That afternoon, police received a restraining order from the Court of King’s Bench that was granted to a resident of Viking. Members were advised of the order to ensure the conditions are abided by.

On August 13, police received a complaint regarding a court order that

WORD ON THE STREET THE Viking RCMP deal with stolen property and emaciated dog call

was received by the complainant. It appeared the order was conflicting with a previous order that was granted regarding child custody. All parties were spoken to and advised to contact their lawyers to ensure all legal obligations are followed.

Also this day, police learned a male from Edmonton failed to attend Vegreville Provincial Court as required. A warrant to arrest a 43-yearold male is currently being sought for failing to attend court.

That afternoon, police responded to a complaint of a theft from a business in Viking. The complainant advised that a fenced yard was entered, and property was stolen. This matter is still under investigation.

On August 14, police received a complaint of a

suspicious male walking in the rural area of Range Road 155. Members attended the location and located the male who stated he was walking home from Vegreville. The male was given a courtesy ride to his rural residence near Bruce.

On August 17, police responded to a complaint of an erratic driver travelling on Highway 26. Members were unable to locate the vehicle in question. The Camrose RCMP were notified of the complaint.

On August 17, police received a request to conduct a wellbeing check on a subject. Members attended the residence of the subject and there were no concerns at this time for her mental health. The complainant was updated.

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The Battle River Watershed Alliance (BRWA) is in the process of actively seeking support from. its member municipalities.

The BRWA was created in November of 2006 as a non-profit society.

Following that, the organization was given the title by Alberta Environment’s “Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability” as a watershed planning and advisory council for the Battle River and Sounding Creek watersheds.

“We are a multi-stakeholder nongovernmental organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the land and water in these basins,” stated BRWA in its fundraising letter.

“Our vision is to have a watershed that sustains all life by using sound

knowledge, wisdom and wise actions to preserve our watershed for future generations.”

This is achieved by “providing relevant science, social science, policies and education for a diverse community of people to create solutions to our watershed challenges,” said BRWA.

The Board of Directors of BRWA includes Beaver County Councillor Dale Pederson, who represents the county’s Division 5.

The county is also a strong supporter of these regional watershed organizations.

In the Town of Viking, council agreed this week to help fund the watershed alliance following a request for $464.50.

In its administrative report, Viking councillors were informed that the funds were “to support (BRWA’s) ongoing initiatives, which align with

the Town of Viking’s commitment to maintain sustainable water resources.”

The funds will be used to continue its work in managing and preserving the Battle River and Sounding Creek watersheds.

BRWA’s ongoing initiatives also include educational programs, watershed management, guides for local governance and technical and/or financial support for conservation projects.

The requested funding is calculated at fifty cents per capita based on the population estimate for a given municipality.

For Viking’s part, the town was recently recognized as an OTIS (Outstanding Stewardship) Award Winner for 2024 for its project called Filter Raw Water Pumping Station and its innovative use of non-potable water

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for agricultural purposes.

The pumping station has been a regional hit with agricultural producers who now have a source of nonpotable water to access for spraying their fields and other purposes. This preserves potable water for residents and helps during dry spells and drought to enable farmers to do their field work.

The OTIS Award recognizes the town’s dedication to environmental stewardship and helps promote the same ideals as the BRWA espouses.

Indeed, there are challenges that face the county and the watershed alliance.

“Working with communities to support watershed management has been an ongoing priority for BRWA,” says BRWA co-chairs Alan Corbett and Ryley

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Council considers immediate implementation of Animal Control Services Action Plan

Beaver County is considering immediate implementation of an Animal Control Services Action Plan this week.

The issue was brought forward by Deborah Juch, General Manager of Community and Protective Services, for council to potentially ratify at the August 20 regular meeting of county council.

Juch stated that the action plan lists “key improvements to the service area that can be affected immediately and with existing resources.”

These improvements consist of servicing upgrades, implementing efficiencies and effective approaches

to enforcement procedures, and increasing public communication on the county’s rules and intentions.

Juch said the aim of the new action plan “is to ensure services meet the needs of county animal owners and those impacted by animals in the neighbourhoods.”

The issue had also been discussed at the Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) earlier in the day, and county council action usually depends on a GPC recommendation. If passed, the county will revamp the webpage on animal control to incorporate parts of the animal control action plan for the public to peruse.

“Once the plan has been fully rolled out, administration can provide statistics and other measurement data to a GPC meeting in 2026 for potential adjustments,” stated Juch.

She added that, “current enforcement staffing is adequate to implement the plan as presented.”

Last year’s public engagement sessions heard “considerable input from ratepayers about dog control and dog noise concerns,” she explained, in her report, as the reason for the action plan being formulated.

A review of the bylaw took place in March but no changes were recommended. GPC then reviewed a survey comparing animal control

bylaws in other east central Alberta municipalities and, again, no changes were deemed needed. However, bylaw enforcement was then examined to see how the bylaw was applied when residents called with a complaint. This was done “to determine if efficient strategies were available and applied,” at those times.

The current policy, called the Municipal Enforcement Level of Service Policy, makes animal control the No. 1 priority and allocates 25% of available officer time to it if required.

GPC and council will both deal with the matter at their August 20 meetings.

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Overthesummer,Countyconstructioncrewshavebeenworkingto upgradethefollowingroads:

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BeaverCreekEstatesNorth50514RGERD202

RGERD200fromSecondaryHWY630toHoopersDriveand CampgroundEntrance

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RGERD200betweenSecondaryHWY630&BlackfootGrazing ReserveEntrance

TWPRD492Approximately1.72kmseastofRGERD170

TWPRD490betweenHighway857&RGERD142

TWPRD490betweenHighway870&RGERD120

Theselocationswillsoonbegintoreceivethesecondlayerofchipsealand theremaybedelaysasworkcrews'directtraffictoworksafely.Therewill bemanylooserocksafterthesecondchipseallayerisappliedandspeed limitswillcontinuetobereducedontheseroadsuntilthefinalsweepis complete.BeaverCounty'sgoalistoprovideahealthy,injuryfreework environmentforallemployees,contractors,visitors,andgeneralpublic. Therearepotentialhazardstothepublicandvehiclesduringthe constructionprocess.Thiscanincludeheavymachinery,dustormud,road materialsuchasgravel,asphaltcoatingsandrockchips.

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County Council moves up budget discussions to August and September

Aim is to get much of budget work for 2026 done before election

Beaver County Council is set to receive its 2026 budget overview and binder delivery this week, to begin the work of reviewing the county’s finances.

County council agreed to start this process earlier this year rather than wait until December, which is the usual time for the review process to begin to get an interim 2026 budget in place by the end of December.

However, this year the general municipal elections are being held in October. A new council will be formed and Chief Administrative Officer

Kayleena Spiess recommended getting the budget process underway prior to the election as the next council coming in may not be up to speed on the county finances and its issues. Setting up the budget review prior to the new council’s coming on-stream would help it deal with the budget at the end of the year.

All municipal councils must have a 2026 budget in place by the end of December as mandated by the province.

“The draft 2026 interim budget outlines administration’s best estimate of revenue and expenses as well as the estimated five-year financial plan,”

said Ryan Arndt, General Manager of Corporate Services, in his report to council August 20.

And the figures estimated for both revenues and transfers for 2026 are $34,581,819. Of this, the county has $17,308.970 to be raised from municipal revenues and transfers.

The balance of the funds, $17,272,849 would be raised through general municipal taxation.

“The review and binder are provided for council’s information only at this time,” said Arndt.

“Administration requests that county review the information and come prepared with information requests and

potential flagged items for discussion at the council budget meetings on August 25-28, 2025.”

Arndt added that “administration will provide answers to council’s questions at the August budget meetings or at the September 10, 2025 council budget meeting.

“Council will then have the opportunity to discuss and debate the 2026 interim budget at the regular council budget meeting on September 10.”

The budget debates will take place at the meetings in August and September, followed by council establishing mill rates to fund the 2026 financial budget.

Holden upgrading curb and gutters

drought, flooding and extreme weather events,” explain Corbett and Andersen.

And they called the ongoing support of municipalities “critical,” in its importance.

Andersen.

“Together we can build resilience and manage risks associated with

“Municipal support enables the BRWA team to keep residents up to date on the state of the watershed,

host events, deliver place-based watershed education programs, support on the ground stewardship and engage across sectors for informed and collaborative efforts to support a sustainable community,’ said the BRWA co-chairs.

Such collaboration includes participation in upcoming webinars

and workshops that align with Alberta Water for Life strategy, fostering provincial partnerships in sustainable water management.

Beaver County and the four urban municipalities within its borders can all take advantage of what the BRWA has to offer.

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51st Avenue in Holden is getting an upgrade and is currently undergoing construction to add a curb and gutter.

Viking School infrastructure project ongoing

The work is ongoing at the Viking School for the two-phased sewer infrastructure project.

This work will complete what was done last year at the school to complete a priority project for the town.

“The current year's work focuses on continuing last year's efforts on

Viking Council Strategic Plans

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Plan that allows for rehabilitation of high priority sanitary infrastructure while adhering to the town’s annual budget,” said MPE in its report.

Council also agreed to include in their discussions at the upcoming workshop a review of the progress made on the Town of Viking’s Strategic Plan.

The council report stated that “the aim (was) to wrap up the current council’s projects and set a future path for the new council planning,” in preparation for the incoming council following municipal elections in October.

“The workshop is a chance for the current council to review their work, make necessary updates and ensure a

the west side of the school on 55 Avenue and 51 Street, as well as completing the new sewer line across the school soccer fields,” explained Chief Administrative Officer Doug Lefsrud.

Last year's work included repairing about six residential sewer and waterlines, reconditioning the manhole at the intersection of 55 Avenue and 51 Street, and

smooth handoff to the next term council,” stated Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Doug Lefsrud.

“Members of the current council are asked to provide availability for a workshop date,” with council agreeing to add the strategic plan issue to the August 28 workshop.

Council will also attempt to include in that workshop the topic of setting up reserve funds for the Town of Viking as a policy development issue.

Council agreed with the mayor’s proposal to include this topic “if time allows.” Otherwise, another date would be set at the workshop to discuss this policy initiative on reserve funds for the town.

A Reserve Fund Policy should be set up “to ensure financial stability and flexibility in adapting to economic changes,” said CAO Lefsrud, in his report.

He added: “Effectively

installing a new manhole at the intersection of 56 Avenue and 51 Street.

“This new manhole is integrated into the new sewer line running eastwest across the Viking School grounds, connecting to the manhole on Viking’s Main Street, opposite the Town Public Works Shop,” said Lefsrud.

For this year's phase of the capital project, he

managing reserves is crucial for maintaining financial stability and readiness for unforeseen changes.

said the objective is to connect two manholes on 51 Street west of the school and install a new sewer line on the school's east side.

“This development will link from the student parking area northward towards the newly installed sewer line across the school soccer fields,” he said.

“Currently, the sewer and waterline from 55 Ave

runs underneath the Viking School towards Main Street.

“The integration of the two manholes on 51 Street will redirect flow into the new sewer line through the school soccer field heading towards Main Street,” he said.

“This will accommodate a portion of the sewer line, while the new school sewer line on the east side will meet the

remaining sewer demands.”

He added that a liner installation in the existing line is planned to prevent sewer issues for the school in the foreseeable future.

The total estimated cost for the 2025 Capital Work Phase 2 is $629,535.76.

The work is expected to take another two weeks to complete in time for the opening of school.

During the workshop, “administration will pro-

“Developing separate reserves for capital projects and operational needs, including unexpected expenses, is necessary for strategic financial planning,” said the CAO.

vide examples and seek council’s input for drafting a comprehensive Reserve Fund Policy,” he said.

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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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Blaine and Laurie Hollar hosted an outdoor social on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the marriage of Barrett and Amanda Hollar. The wedding took place in

Poilievre wins BR-C

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“I really love the people of Battle RiverCrowfoot. They’re the kind of what-you-see-iswhat-you get, give you the shirt off their back, tell it like it is, common sense 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 reelected in April’s general election with 82.84 per cent of the vote, said he does intend to run again

Canmore on July 29. Get well wishes go out to Diana Long as she recovers from wrist surgery.

Irma School is holding an Unpack Your Backpack for students on August 26 from 3-5 p.m. It is a chance for students to meet their teachers and bring their school supplies in before the start of the school year.

Area farmers are getting ready for a busy harvest season. After a warm start to the week, temperatures drop towards the weekend.

in 2029.

Although there was little change in the conservative vote between elections, 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 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.”

New Ag Society Building in Irma

2Stagesof Music & Entertainment

• Antique Lineshaft Demonstration by Will Voth

• Chris Verhoeven Wet Felting Demonstration

• The Wild 'n Wooly Needle Felting Demonstration

• Leslie Keith Weaving Demonstration

• Pawsome Connection Dog Training & Duck Herding

• Radical Raptors Falcon and Hawk

• Whistling Hammer Blacksmith

• Wool Spinning Ashley Van Elst

Gates Open at 10am Gates Open at 10am

• Glenshiel Registered Scottish Terriers Scent Demonstration

Ceileidh begins at 5pm. Cabot’s Crossing at 7pm.
Ceileidh at 5pm. Cabot’s at 7pm.
The Armitage families enjoyed a family reunion at Kinsella last weekend.
IRMA NEWS
The building taking shape on the north side of the fairgrounds is the new agricultural society building. It will be used for events like the annual 4-H Show Day.

Jeff ROSIECHUK of LOUGHEED, AB .

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.

BALER

●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.

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