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VOL. 43, No. 52

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Christmas spirit must continue into 2021 Who could ever forget a year like 2020? For most of us, it was one of the toughest of our lives.

A once in a century (we hope) pandemic swept the world as a new strain of coronavirus, which humans have no previous immunity to, proved incredibly infectious and for some, especially in higher risk ages and health categories, particularly deadly.

In spring, China, the US, Italy, Brazil, Germany, and the UK saw health systems become severely strained virtually overnight. In Alberta, the second wave is proving a lot more deadly and widespread.

The financial and mental strains have affected almost everyone, and in many cases opioid related deaths are as high as COVID deaths, while suicides are estimated to be at 10-year highs in many parts of the country and world.

While this has tested the resolve of all of us, it’s

important to note there is no perfect answer for dealing with a pandemic.

There exists the difficult balancing act of keeping family and friends safe and healthy, but also keeping food on the table.

But we’ve all tried our best this year to remain calm, optimistic, and hold on to what we can.

Supporting each other and our small communities is the only way, and that’s been the bright spot of this year.

Seeing the resiliency, the love, the encouragement, the generosity

between people, some strangers, is what I choose to take away from this bizarre period in time.

It’s still Christmas, even from afar. Let’s feel joy, let’s love, let’s close our eyes and revisit cherished memories, let’s rest our poor brains, and let’s set aside our differences.

We all deserve a Merry Christmas this year, and we need to continue that spirit well into 2021.

Thank you for all of your support and for keeping our communities running.

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May you enjoy all the wonder and fun that is Christmas time.

We can’t thank you enough for your support and friendship!

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He never held an office. He never had a family or owned a house.

He didn't go to college. He had no credentials but himself.

Nineteen centuries have come and gone, and today, He remains the central figure of the human race. All of the armies that ever marched and all of the navies that ever sailed, all the parliaments that ever sat, and all the kings that ever reigned have not affected the life of people on this earth as much as that...

God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

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WITH BEST WISHES TO ALL OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT CHRISTMAS AND HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

Fire Prevention Tip: Keep your Christmas tree hydrated!

Love, Viking Colony

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RECORD YEAR FOR ‘FILL THE TREE’ CAMPAIGN! Readers of The Weekly Review exceeded all of our expectations this year by raising a record $3,577.75 for the Food Bank and Christmas Hamper program (as of press time - more could be incoming). Above, Publisher Eric Anderson holds up the third envelope of donations to be delivered since the campaign was launched mid-October. Thank you for all your generosity. Every little bit helps!

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May you and your loved ones rejoice in the splendour of all His creations during this beautiful and wondrous season.

We thank you sincerely for your valued business throughout the year!

From Cliff & Sharon & all the Staff of

Viking Auction Market Ltd. 780-336-2209 www.vikingauctionmarket.ca

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A Very Merry Christmas to you, and a Happy New Year!

From the management and staff at Crossroads Esso

780.336.3200

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.

~ From the Mayor, Councillors, Staff, and Residents of the Town of Viking

From all the management and staff at the Viking office Holiday Hours: Closed all day

Holiday Hours: day28, December 25, 26 and January Dec.Closed 24, all 25, and January 1 1 We’re Open December 31

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Warmest wishes from your friends at ATB ATB Viking 5217 50 Street 780-336-3209

Thank you for your business this year! We look forward to serving you in 2021!

Thank you for your business in 2014 and we look forward to serving you in 2015!

Lawrence and Family

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Dad clean.

Dear Santa, My Christmas wishes I have done these are: nice things: 1. A doll that I can do 1. I picked up a walher hair. let and gave it.

2. Toy camper van.

2. I’ve been very 3. Hatchimals. good.

3. Make breakfast for Love, Mom and Dad. Kealy My Christmas wishes ---------------------------are: -Marie & Jenn Dear Santa, 1. Red rainbow high I have done these doll. nice things: 2. Mario game.

1. A lot!

3. New video game.

2. I’m kind to my Love, brother.

3. Help my friends.

Harper My Christmas wishes ---------------------------are: Dear Santa, 1. Batman toy.

I have done these 2. Big Peppa Pig nice things: house.

1. Give my family 3. Baby brother. hugs and kisses.

Love, 2. Say sorry.

Nate 3. Help Mom and

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from local kids!

Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Helping when Arlo gets hurt.

2. Play lego with my brother.

3. Play with my friends.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. A yo-yo.

2. RC Vehicle.

3. Scooter.

Love, Oscar ---------------------------Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Shared toys with my sister.

2. Help kids at school.

3. Gave some of my treats to Tyson.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Minecraft thing and a Nintendo Switch.

2. Barbie Airplane.

3. My Little Pony statues.

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

-Marie & Jenn

Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help people.

2. Lay with my brother.

3. Nice to my teachers.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Walking kitty.

2. Fake doll baby.

3. Slime.

Love, Emmett ----------------------------

Love, Jaycee ---------------------------Dear Santa, I have done these nice things:

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1. Playing with my brother.

2. Tell Mommy can we go outside.

3. Played with my friends.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Barbie Camper 2. Teddy bear 3. Barbie Love, Everley

Greetings of the Season Hope your Holiday is filled with fun and laughter!

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We’d like to deliver our greetings for a very Merry C hristmas and a Happy New Year to all our neighbours and Friends. Thanks folks!

From the Staff and Students of Viking School.

At The Birth Of Our Saviour

Love, Jaime-Lynn ---------------------------Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Playing with my brothers.

2. Help Mom and Dad carry stuff.

3. Shared my Xbox My Christmas wishes are: 1. Truck, trailer, and boat.

2. Another dog.

3. Another dog.

Love, Taylor ----------------------------

Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Put peoples chairs in.

2. Making my brother’s bed.

3. Help my Mom and Dad. My Christmas wishes are: 1. Super fast trains.

2. Monster truck.

3. Snowman that’s alive.

At this special time of year, we give thanks for the many blessings we share, including the privilege of serving good people like you.

With Best Wishes for a Joyous Yuletide from the Residents, Management and staff.

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Greetings of the Season

As another holiday season comes our way, we!d like to seize the chance to say, The one thing that we know it true, we are forever grateful for friends like you!

We Wish You All the Happiness the Season Can Bring!!

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2. Help my brother.

3. Be kind to my mom.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Fire trucks.

2. Transformer police.

3. Tiger, lion, cheetah.

from local kids!

Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Got my Mom and Dad a present.

2. I let Logyn ride on my back.

3. I help my friends.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Scooter.

2. Barbie Camper.

3. LOL Doll.

Love, Sady-Ann --------------------------Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. I don’t know.

Love, Ryder --------------------------Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Play with my sister.

2. Help Mom and Dad make popcorn.

3. Play with Everley.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Lego semi

2. Lego Minecraft 3. Wolf stuffie.

Love, Willi --------------------------Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Talking nice.

2. Walking with my feet.

3. Talk to my Mom and Dad. My Christmas wishes are: 1. A whole set of supergoos with horns, only 2 horns.

2. Nightmare toy.

I love you Santa!

--------------------------Dear Santa,

I have done these nice things: 1. Taking turns.

2. Laughing.

3. Dancing.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Dinosaurs.

2. Kinetic sand.

3. Markers.

Love, John --------------------------Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. I don’t push people.

2. Helped my brother on and off my bed.

3. Hug my Mom and Dad. My Christmas wishes are:

1. Rollerskates (but I would need to learn.)

2. Posters.

3. A toy reindeer.

Love, Olivia ---------------------------Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help wash dishes.

2. Help Dad with farming.

3. Share toys.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. A dinosaur that eats people.

2. Raptor.

3. A big T-rex.

Love, Colt

In Lieu of Christmas Cards THANK YOU to all who contributed to the “In Lieu of Christmas Cards” Campaign.

The Viking Legion really appreciates your continued support. The money received will be given out to groups requesting support in late January 2021. We wish a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year to all from the members of the Viking Legion #81.

• Georgie and Richard Nordstrom • Gary and Veronica Hafso • Megan and Scott • Lydia Hanson • Allan Streit and Norma Pon • Clint Nearing • Mac and Elaine Loades • Joe and Andrea Lansing • Garry and Maryann Wolosinka • Colin and Evelyn Lang • Gerald and Muriel Walker • Mike Fornal • Doug and Gerry Place • John and Karen Cumming and Family • Lawrence, MaryAnn, Kyle and Katie Newby • Darlene Sroka • Rick, Sara, Tricia and Taylor Ploc • Dean, Roseanne, Hunter, Alexander and Easton Morken • Dwayne and Jennette Andrashewski and Family • Allan and Jackie Darling • Robert and Lilla Ash • Martha, Marvin and Tyler Long • Hammer’s Gravel Supplies Ltd. • Richard and Penny Hammer • Doug and Cheryl Lefsrud • Ethel McLaren • Cole and Ev McLaren and Family • Ron and Kathy Miskew • Reg and Ellen Erickson • John and Lois Antos • Audrey Jober • Ed and Arlene Majeski • Freda Otto • Warren and Dawn Hodgins • Bob and Peggy Nearing • Deb Hill • Trent, Kelsey, Taylen and Bryson Place • Kaye Roddick • Norma Hogstead • Anonymous • Dorothy White • Marie and Andy Jakubec • Gerard and Dolly Wadley • Dennis and Ruth Lever • Peter and Pam Mykityshyn • Ken and Dorothy Kosh • Leo and Joan Stewart • Einar and Ellen Loveseth • Sonya Maxwell and Family • Pat and Erick Erickson • Emil Mazankowski • Eunice Gulbraa • Bruce and Laura Bridgeman • Irene Toverud • Henry and Gina Ruzicka • Glen and Marion Cottrell • Faye and Jerry Hafso • Joyce Naslund • Margaret Greenwood • Betty Brostrom • Ken and Judy Andreson • Anonymous • Bob Cormack • Lane Francis and Girls • Rod Krips • John and Annie Hruza • Merle and Shirley McMullen • Ron and Colleen Slavik • Ken and Sharon Pobuda • John and Kathy Paterson • Pat Greenfield • Gerard and Pat Sevcik • Ron and Marion Petroskey • Ray and Judy Labreche • Unknown • Brent and Dorothy Jean Hafso • Norman Lefsrud • Debbie Mazankowski • Joan Fountain • Elida Langner • Pres and Patricia Winter • Nellie and Don Smith • Elehda, Patrick and Peyton Sevcik • Barb Dobry and Families • Morris and Paulette Erickson • Bill and Dani Sheets • Bob and Jeanne Congdon • Ev Carrington and Dennis Hoffman • David and Patricia Oracheski

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Dear Santa: I just want to tell you what I want for Christmas but first I want you to know I was a little bit bad, a little bit good this year.

A little bit bad - I didn’t eat my vegetables. I don’t like carrots and cucumbers. I don’t clean at my house. My Mom keeps fighting with me about picking up toys - that annoys me and also I wish I could watch TV all day.

Now to be a little good.... Now that you have been watching Santa… I’ll pick up my toys. I’ll think about listening to my Mom. I’ll eat three cucumbers....

Santa - just wondering are you watching me all the time??

This year I want a pixie rider - look on TV to see what it looks like. Also I want a bat cave and nail

makeup.

Thomas wants more playstation games.

Santa, for Christmas my Mom would just love for me to pick up toys and maybe a new pot so she can make me more noodles and spaghetti (that’s my favourite).

Daddy wants a new puppy, a black and white one.

Santa, I live just close to Grandma’s. My house is white and has white and black rocks and has a deck. Don’t look under the deck, there is garbage.

I’ll be making the cook-

ies for you. I’ll add chocolate chips, crumbs, pancake mix, and butterscotch chips, milk and that’s it. Save room in your tummy ‘cause they are going to be good!

If you are watching, I’m being good now!

Kenna

Thank you for your continued support.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Viking Cold Beer & Liquor Store 780-336-3321

Beaver Emergency Medical Services would like to thank their Paramedics for their dedicated service throughout the year.

We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season.

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from 1-587-256-0454 Viking, AB

J.D. Construction 780-336-2369

From the crew at J.D. Construction

Glen, Shawn, Jeff, Mark, Shayne, Krissy, Dennis and Laura Bird

Thanks for supporting Local!

Wherever you may be, Whatever you may do, We hope the holidays Are bright and shining for you.

-Best wishes from Viking Beaver FCSS

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Wishing you comfort and joy this holiday season...Merry Christmas!

Fromthe themayor, mayor,council council, From administration staff and residentsand of the of theVillage VillageofofHolden Holden

For unto you is born this day, day ay, a Savior who is Christ the Lord.

Merry Christmas!

Sending Our Best

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Gravel Supplies Ltd.

Please accept this load of good cheer, along with our thanks for your business this year!

Have a great holiday!!

Richard, Penny, Staff and their families 780-336-3232

At this time of caring and sharing, we thank you for choosing us to take care of all your medical needs. We wish you all a Happy, Healthy Christmas Season!

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Wishing all a Blessed Christmas. 780-336-4842

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from local kids!

Dear Santa: Just wondering - how is my letter going to get all the way to the North Pole? Does the postman get to see you??

Santa I haven’t been bad this year. I just play fight with my stuffies. I

clean up my house. I clean up after my baby brother.

Santa I would really, really like a computer game. My baby brother would like a stuffy that talks.

My Mom really wants something to make food. She is really good at making noodles for soup and she makes good eggs and watermelon.

Dad would want a

hammer so he can fix everything.

Santa I live right there - just behind my school.

My house is purple, white, and black.

I don’t know if we are leaving you cookies. My favourite cookie is chocolate - what is yours?

Do you get a tummy ache from eating too many cookies?

Bonjour Santa!

From Johnny

-------------------------Dear Santa: Santa, I have been good, very good, sixday good! I really vacuum and mop a lot and do the dishes and I read lots of books.

This year I am hoping and wishing for Christmas PJs and a chair for my room and a picture for my wall.

My sister wants a computer because she doesn’t want to share

Season’s Greetings!

with Mom. I just decided I want a computer too.

Mom would love a flower with pink on it.

She’ll plant it with water.

Dad would like a phone, cause his doesn’t turn on.

Santa, check your Santa map cause I live in two houses, so you need to stop at both places.

I think we ate all the cookies in our house. I think we will buy some more! What are your favourite? Do you get sick of eating chocolate chip? I’m thinking icing and extra sprinkles are better.

Have a safe flight.

Don’t forget I have two houses.

Thanks for the good presents!

Love Mia

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Wishing you a Very, Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year!! ~ PHILLIP AND FAMILY

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Sincere thanks for your support through the year! ~ Betty Ganie

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780-754-2227

A Harvest of Good Tidings

Lefsrud Seed & Processors Ltd.

Many thanks for all the support we received.

Your well wishes are very much appreciated.

Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year.

Kevin and Kyla Lefsrud Ed and Ellen Lefsrud

Thanks for your business this past year!

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With warm wishes and gratitude for your continued patronage. ~ Management and staff

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Dear Santa, Merry Christmas!

I have been a little bit good! Sometimes I have to go to my room and think about it and come back out good. But I am good, good, all the time!

I wash my hands and I go to school every week.

For Christmas Santa I would like Paw Patrol toys, Batman, and Spiderman toys.

My brother Hunter wants food and a drink that’s all he asks for.

Mommy wants a book. She likes to read women books with lots of words.

Daddy wants a chainsaw so we can have a big fire in the fire pit.

Then we can eat smokies.

Santa, I live really way far back. By Sedgewick, Alberta, and my house is black and has furniture in it.

Use the chimney.

I just brought my cookies to my teachers, if my dad doesn’t eat them all - you can have one!

Bye. That’s it, Anthony

May the coming season bring peace and joy and all good things; And when the holiday is through, may it’s message of hope remain with you.

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A Free Weekly Publication Serving All of Beaver County Tuesday, December 22, 2020, Volume 13, Issue 52

Flashing lights at Hwy. 14 and S.H. 834 to increase safety

Patricia Harcourt

The county’s request to have red flashing lights installed atop stop signs at a highway intersection with bad sight lines and a high rate of traffic collisions will proceed.

Beaver County Council’s Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec received a letter from Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely on Dec. 3.

She informed him that the request to have flashing lights placed on the stop signs at the intersection of highways 14 and 834 has been granted.

“I have consulted with my colleague Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Transportation, and am able to provide the following information,” she wrote in a Dec. 3 letter.

Lovely stated that, while major construction at this location will improve alignments and safety, the lights will be installed as an interim

measure until this construction is completed.

County council had expressed concern about the safety at the intersection after a man was killed in an accident just prior to a council meeting last month.

“Any loss of life is a tragedy, and Minister McIver and I were both saddened to hear of the recent fatal accident at this intersection,” stated Lovely.

At council’s Dec. 16 meeting, the news was greeted with positive remarks.

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) called it “a good news story,” adding: “It didn’t take long to get done in light of our previous lively discussion.”

In November, two members of council had taken issue with the way Lovely’s interest in the possible paving of a stretch of Secondary Hwy. 626 had been handled. The

councillors felt that council, and not just the reeve, should have been informed and included in any discussions on the subject.

At the Dec. 16 meeting, Hrabec said he wanted the letter from Lovely about the lights included in the agenda as it was “good news for the paper.”

He also informed council that he had “personally thanked the MLA for what she did,” adding: “I hope it’s okay with everyone.”

Hrabec said it “shows we are getting some things done.”

“This is excellent,” said Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook, who had been one of the two councillors expressing objections over the 626 paving issue. But at the Dec. 16 meeting, he called the flashing lights success “a classic example of you don’t get if you don’t ask.”

Due to a large construction project at the intersection of highways 14

and 834, it is expected that the safety will be improved in the longterm. Highway 14 is being realigned by reducing the curve and improving sight lines. S.H. 834 will be moved east to bypass the Town of Tofield. The 834 will no longer run past the elementary school in town, a situation that has caused concern for years as this is the primary high load corridor heading north.

Lovely states that the flashing beacons will be placed on the stop signs during the time of construction, “to help alert drivers to the importance of the intersection and encourage greater caution when using it.

“This will enhance the existing features, including stop ahead signs, rumble strips and stop ahead pavement markings.

“The flashing beacons will be installed as soon as possible,” she said.

Beaver County passes interim budget for 2021 Patricia Harcourt

Budget not expected to be finalized until the spring

Beaver County Council passed the interim 2021 budget as presented at the Dec. 16 regular meeting.

The budget, which is subject to change until it is finalized in the spring of next year, includes total expenditures of $26,504,771 and a tax levy of $13,168,726.

Council heard that since the budget discussions Dec. 2, “administration was made aware of a significant funding reduction,” stated the council report by Assistant CAO Margaret Jones and Director of Finance Ed Bujnowicz.

Jones said the reduction comes in the form of 25 per cent less on its Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) benefit from the province for

next year’s operating and capital grants.

This amounts to a loss of $51,230 of MSI operating grants and $359,097 capital MSI. But Jones said this has been mitigated “with the use of reserves and unspent MSI capital so the loss can be absorbed in 2021.”

But she warned that, “If it continues into the next years we may have to consider a reduction in services or programs.”

So the mill rates for 2021 will not change from 2020, she said, thanks to these alternate sources of funding, “while still permitting the consideration of a small business mill rate.”

Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook wondered if the 2021 grant

from Claystone can be considered firm, to which Jones said she has checked and it is considered “fairly secure.”

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) noted that a certain energy company has had taxes “written off” for several years, causing the county to lose almost $360,000 of revenue.

In the report, it was also stated that other changes from the first draft budget include the recent approval of a grant to the Bathgate

Water Co-op, funded from the Clean Harbors grant; a small increase to the Kinsella Agricultural Society grant; and an adjustment to the estimates for COVID-related projects.

The province mandates that the interim budget be passed by Dec. 31.

“Changes can/will be made as new information becomes available and the assessment base is finalized,” stated the report.

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Closed Dec. 18th - Jan. 4th

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County to apply for grants for drainage study in Viking ring area Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council agreed to apply for an Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) grant and a Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program grant.

Both grants, if received, would be used to support a drainage study for the Town of Viking ring area, including Thomas Lake.

“In the past year, it has become clear that the rising waters in Thomas Lake are causing serous concern and damage to local landowners,” stated CAO Bob Beck, in his report to council Dec. 16.

“Alberta Environment and Parks is aware of the problem but has not offered any opinions or potential solutions at this time,” stated Beck.

“County administration would like to make two similar grant applications, focusing on the lands outside the town and especially Thomas Lake, which is the main drainage outlet from the town,” Beck continued.

“Much of the study will obviously also focus on water flowing into and out of Viking, which is why the ACP grant application is a joint application.”

However, the WRRP grant application is not a joint application with the town.

Beck said council had last year supported a similar application for grant funding by the Town of Viking, to prepare a storm water study for Viking.

“The town has started but we have not seen a draft,” he said.

Council passed the two grant applications in separate motions, “in the hopes that we would be successful in either of them,” explained Beck.

Beck considered that this could be “a good project to do over the Christmas break so we can solve this moving forward.”

A watershed study would be done “to try and figure what the problem is and what can be done,” he said.

“Let’s take two shots and see if we can get a goal,” said Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook.

“We’ve got a serious situation over there,” said Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson. “I’m very concerned as are the landlords around there about the run-off (that) could cost millions of dollars.”

Beck said he is trying to get a meeting together with Alberta Environment, involved landowners and other parties.

“That should help them expedite this if needed,” said Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3).

Reeve Kallal (Division 2) suggested “getting the MLA involved,” referring to Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely. Beck replied that it “wouldn’t hurt…I believe she’s well aware of it.” The applications could be copied to her “and she could go to bat,” he said.

“Yes, she is informed,” said Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson.

“We’re still trying to work with her.”

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UPDATED HOLIDAY HOURS Claystone Waste Ltd. operates the Beaver Regional Landfill as well as transfer stations across Beaver County. With Christmas and New Years approaching, there will b e closures of our sites for statutory holidays. Amended hours and closures are specified b elow.

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Beaver Regional Landfill and Ryley Transfer Station: 9:00 3:30 Christmas Eve Closed Christmas Day Closed Boxing Day 9:00 3:30 New Years Eve Closed

New Years Day

Lindbrook Transfer Station ion: 11:30 - 3:30 - Christmas Eve Closed - Boxing Day 11:30 - 3:30 - New Years Eve Tofield Transfer Station n: Closed - Christmas Day Closed - Boxing Day

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Kinsella Transfer Station: on Closed - Christmas Day

Closed - New Years Day Viking Transfer Station: n Closed - Boxing Day WAYS TO REDUCE WASTE THIS HOLIDAY When you wrap gifts, make sure you choose non metallic wrapping paper. The metallic foil makes it impossib le for this type of paper to b e recycled.

Wrap gifts in reusab le b ags or already recycled paper.

Consider experiences as gifts as a way show you care.

Real trees can b e composted or used as firewood when Christmas is over. meat and dairy leftovers can b e composted for use in the garden next spring.

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Lindbrook Transfer Station Hours:

Tues 10:30 am - 5:30 pm; Thurs 11:30 am - 6:30 pm; Sat 10:30 - 5:30 pm

Tofield Transfer Station Hours:

Benchmark

Wed, Fri and Sat 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

Viking Transfer Station Hours:

Tues 10:30 am - 5:30 pm; Sat 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

Kinsella Transfer Station Hours:

Wed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; Fri 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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There will be no issue of the Beaver County Chronicle next week as our staff enjoy a well-earned break for the holidays.

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Request for Proposals REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Rural Broadband Internet Services (Universal Broadband Fund) Beaver County Beaver County invites proposals from Internet Service Providers for the provision of expanding and improving the Rural Broadband Internet Services within the municipality through the Federal and Provincial partnership being the Universal Broadband Fund.

The project involves assisting and partnering with the municipality in making application for funding under the grant program and if successful, managing the entire project to completion.

For additional information or questions please contact Mr. Bob Beck, Chief Administrative Officer, 780-663-3730.

Beaver County Box 140 5120-50 Street Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 Proposals clearly marked “RURAL BROADBAND SERVICES RFP” will be accepted (print version) until 12:00 pm (MST) on Thursday December 31, 2020 at the address indicated above, or due to COVID 19 restrictions, electronic submissions in a PDF format will be accepted until 12:00 pm (MST) on Thursday December 31, 2020 and should be emailed to: bbeck@beaver.ab.ca and administration@beaver.ab.ca Beaver County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all RFP’s.

Beaver County reserves the right to accept any RFP without stating reasons. Beaver County may consider any other factor besides price and capability to perform the work that it deems in its sole discretion to be relevant to its decision.

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Beaver County Office Closed

On December 8, 2020, the Provincial Government introduced additional public health measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. These measures apply to the entire Province, including Beaver County.

Included in the new measures is the requirement for all employees to work from home, unless their presence at the workplace is necessary for operational effectiveness.

Beaver County recognizes the seriousness of the coronavirus outbreak and our top priority is the health and safety of our community and staff.

We are taking the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus and are limiting staff interaction with the public.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, the Beaver County Services Centre and Transportation Shop will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. Staff who are able to work from home will do so and we are committed to continue providing the essential services our residents need.! If you need to speak with a staff person, please contact the County Services Centre at 780663-3730. If the staff person is working from home, a message will be sent to them, and they will contact you by phone or e-mail within one business day.

Most, if not all, of your questions or concerns can be addressed on-line or by speaking with a staff member on the phone.! Please check the County’s website at www.beaver.ab.ca for access to on-line forms, information regarding methods of payment, etc.

For more information regarding COVID-19, please refer to Alberta Health Services’ website at https://albertahealthservices.ca./topics/Page16944.aspx.

A list of the new public health measures can be viewed at https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx. Thank you for respecting the health and safety of our employees and for helping prevent the spread of this virus.! Your patience is appreciated.

STAY SAFE. WEAR A MASK.

WASH YOUR HANDS. STAY 2 METRES APART.

4 - Beaver County Chronicle, December 22, 2020

Beaver County Service Centre 5120 - 50 Street Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

2021 Interim Budget Approved

Phone: (780) 663-3730 Fax: (780) 663-3602 Toll Free: 1-866-663-1333 www.beaver.ab.ca Email: administration@beaver.ab.ca

Beaver County Holiday Hours

On December 16, 2020, Beaver County Council approved an interim budget for 2021. The interim budget enables the County to continue operations until the final budget is approved in the Spring.

Development of the 2021 budget has been a challenge. The uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery of the oil and gas industry made it difficult to predict revenue and expenses with any degree of certainty.

Council was relieved to hear that the Provincial Government delayed implementation of the assessment model review, however other assessment reductions for the oil and gas industry resulted in a loss of over $17 million in the County’s assessment base.

To offset this loss in assessment, spending has been reduced in almost every department. Budgets are tightening up, vacant staff positions are not being filled, and employee compensation was frozen for 2 years. Council is also working with its partners (urban municipalities and other non-profit organizations) to hold the line on spending related to fire protection, recreation, and cultural services.

Despite Council’s efforts at restraint, it continues to feel the impact of government down-loading. RCMP cost-sharing has increased and the Provincial Government has mandated an e-ticketing system for our peace officers at the County’s expense. Most notable is an expected 25% reduction in the MSI operating and capital grant. Although a reduction was expected in 2022, we now anticipate it to be implemented in 2021, resulting in a loss in revenue of over $400,000.

County Council will continue to work hard over the next few months to develop a budget that reflects the levels of service that residents enjoy while being mindful of the current economy and the challenges that COVID has placed on all of us. In particular, Council recognizes that our small businesses are struggling and is considering a reduction in the mill rate for this key sector of our local economy.

To review the interim budget, go to the www.beaver.ab.ca. Your input is welcome!

Fun Facts: Did You Know?

Tofield and Area Health Services Foundation have put together some Fun Facts to improve your knowledge about Tofield and Area Health Services. As room allows we will be posting a few fun facts each week for your enjoyment and to also make you think.

Q. What was the Tofield Health Clinic’s opening date?

A. May 9, 1987 Q. Can you name at least two outpatient services at Tofield Health Clinic?

A. a) A – 24 Hour ER, b) Cardiac monitoring services, c) vital heart response/STEMI program, d) physical therapy, e) Health information –access and disclosure.

Q. Can you name two Diagnostic Services?

A. Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging

Thank you from Tofield Curling Club Tofield Curling Club would like to extend our deepest appreciation to Beaver County for providing us with financial support toward the purchase of two new overhead heaters (capital costs). All club members and the executive are very thankful for your support towards our club.

Our future has been put on temporary hold until safe return to play is possible.

However, maintenance and repairs must continue if the curling rink is to return as a Beaver County Community option for fitness, sports enthusiasts and social gathering location.

Thank you again for your generous support.

TCC

Season’s Greetings

Weekly Review Christmas Edition, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - Page 11

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Website www.hillrealty.ca 780-449-5622 This holiday season we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to our customers for their support throughout the year.

Moving forward into the new year together, we wish you a year full of happiness, health and prosperity.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Management and Staff at Webb’s Machinery.

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Happy Holidays May all your Christmas wishes come true!

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We greatly appreciate your support, and we look forward to your continued friendship.

We wish you and yours all the best this holiday!

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Staffites Favour

these non-stop.

Asking Santa for this year: For the COVID vaccine to be safe and effective so we can go back to normal and spend time with family and friends.

And maybe, if he can find it in his heart, a PS5.

----Patricia Harcourt Fav. Movie: A Christmas Story.

Fav. Song: Handel's Messiah - Hallelujah

Ever wanted to know more about the people who put together your local paper? We surveyed some of the staff about some of their Christmas favourites.

----Eric Anderson Fav. Movie: Christmas Vacation.

Fav. Song: That Spirit of Christmas - Ray Charles. I don’t know why Ray’s ‘Spirit of Christmas’ album isn’t on Spotify or Apple Music, but search for it on Youtube or buy a physical copy. It’s great!

Fav. Treat: So many things this time of year.

Cookies, squares, mandarin oranges, pie, boxes of chocolates.

You name it, I’m probably eating it (then regretting it in January when I have 10 pounds to lose).

Best Gift From Santa Growing Up: I received many memo-

rable gifts as a kid, but probably anytime I got a hockey jersey was most exciting. I also have a very vivid memory of getting Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and WCW/nWo Revenge for N64 one year. My cousins were down and we probably didn’t sleep for three days, we just played

Chorus.

Fav. Treat: Dark Chocolate.

Best Gift From Santa Growing Up: Guitar.

Asking Santa for this year: Stationary Bike.

----Leslie Cholowsky Fav. Movie: Love Actually.

Fav. Song: Nat King Cole's version of The Christmas Song.

Fav. Treat: Mincemeat tarts!

Thank you for a wonderful 2020 and we look forward to serving you in 2021.

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Best Gift From Santa Growing Up: This has to be a tie, between an EasyBake Oven and a L i g h t B r i t e .

Unfortunately, Mom didn't read the box for either, and neither 'came with' the necessary lightbulbs. Both required a special wattage of light bulb that we didn't have in the house (25w and 100w), and in those days, stores weren't open on Christmas Day, so the anticipation of using my wonderful

new toys continued to build! The year I got a Spirograph was especially great, because no batteries or light bulbs were required!

Asking Santa for this year: I want COVID to be done, I want to spend time with my family face to face; but I also want them all to stay safe and healthy, so I will bide my time, and the moments when we are able to be together again will be especially meaningful.

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Know what we like best about Christmas?

It’s a chance to express our gratitude to our good friends and kind neighbours.

Look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

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19 to River Sunday, Jan. 3.Division Schoolsare andon offices are TheSaturday, childrenDec. of Battle School Christmas closed during that time.January Students3.will be learning online vacation until Monday, Please watch out forfrom them, January 4 towe 8. We a happy healthy season! to ensure all wish haveeveryone a safe and happyand holiday season.

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Staffites Favour CONTINUED Ally Anderson Fav. Movie: Die Hard.

Yippee-Ki-Yay! Fav. Song: Any song off of Sir Christopher Lee’s two Christmas albums.

Fav. Treat: Cinnamon buns I make on Christmas morning every year!

Best Gift From Santa Growing Up: A ‘Puppy So Real’ toy, at least I think that is what it was called. It was a toy from the late ‘90s that had a puppy who would bark, pant when you pet its

head, and growl if you pulled its tail or tongue.

It was the closest I was ever going to get to having a pet as a child and I cherished it for many years.

Asking Santa for this year: For 2021 to go a lot easier on all of us than 2020 did. For good mental health and for everyone to have a safe Christmas holiday. Also, a PS5.

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Best Gift From Santa Growing Up: A 2 foot tall Godzilla statue.

Asking Santa for this year: More time to spend with my friends, even if it’s only spent online.

----Chloe MacEachern Fav. Movie: Home Alone.

Fav. Song: Jingle Bells.

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Best Gift From Santa Growing Up: I must be getting old because I can’t remember a single one!

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First Noel could date back 800 years “The First Noël” is a beloved Christmas carol that has endured for nearly a millenium. According to Classichistory.net, historians believe “The First Noël” was written as early as the 13th century.

During that time, Miracle Plays that depicted Biblical stories were very popular in Europe, and “The First Noël” is believed to have been inspired by those plays. The song tells the story of the birth of Jesus as depicted in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew.

“The First Noël” The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star shining in the east, beyond them far; and to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.

Deck the Halls Scottish/Welsh

It’s hard to hear “Deck the Halls” and not immediately be overcome by the festive nature of the holiday season.

The lyrics to “Deck the Halls” were written by the Scottish musician Thomas Oliphant in 1862, and the song many people know today is a traditional Christmas carol.

However, the Welsh melody that is part of the song can be traced to the 16th century and a song called “Nos Galan.” That song is not about Christmas, but rather New Year’s Eve. “Deck the Halls” Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Fill the meadcup, drain the barrel, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Troul the ancient Christmas carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

And by the light of that same star three Wise Men came from country far; to seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.

This star drew nigh to the northwest, o’er Bethlehem it took its rest; and there it did both stop and stay, right over the place where Jesus lay.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.

Then entered in those Wise Men three, full reverently upon the knee, and offered there, in his presence, their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.

Lyrics courtesy of Hymnary.org

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Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

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Hail the new, ye lads and lasses!

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Despite the complex healthcare issues in rural and regional Alberta communities, these teams continue to rise to the challenge of supporting their communities and looking toward the future. Their dedication is greatly appreciated.

We also extend our gratitude to your community as a whole, you welcome these student doctors into the richness of rural life. Without your kindness and acceptance, our junior colleagues would not have received such a valuable and memorable experience. We greatly appreciate and look forward to your continued support and partnership in the future.

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‘O Holy Night’ originally a poem, not song Church Services The story of “O Holy Night” can be traced to a request made by a 19th century French priest.

In the fall of 1847, that priest asked a French merchant named Placide Cappeau to write a Christmas poem.

Cappeau’s poem was eventually shared with French composer Adolphe Adam, who quickly set the poem to music.

The resulting song made its debut on Christmas Eve 1847 and has been a beloved holiday song ever since.

It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth!

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

“O Holy Night” O holy night!

The stars are brightly shining,

Fall on your knees!

O hear the angel voices!

O night divine, O night when Christ was born.

O night divine!

O night, O night divine!

Truly He taught us to love one

another; His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Bonds shall we make until we all are brothers, and in His name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name.

Fall on your knees!

O hear the angel voices!

O night divine, O night when Christ was born.

O night divine!

O night, O night divine!

O holy night!

WE DID IT!

We’ve raised a bunch of cash for the Food Bank & Community Christmas Hamper Program this year!

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR COMMUNITY THIS YEAR!

Donations received after Dec. 18 will be mentioned in our first issue of 2021.

Our apologies if anyone was missed by accident.

Please remember to continue to support the Food Bank even after the season is over!

Weekly Review; Eric & Ally Anderson; Pat Harcourt; Kerry K & Michelle, Brennan, Garrett Anderson; Dustin Moroz & Alie Wagar; Dudley & Jennifer Jen Lund; Gerald & Carol Kalynchuk; Ron & Doreen Mizera; Kalyn Freda Otto; Gerard & Dolly Wadley;; Sonya Maxwell; Lydia Hanson; Son Karen Kare Coulombe; Irene Toverud; M Morris i & Paulette Erickson; L. Hnybida a& Penny Teske; Gerald & Maureen Tessman; man; Dean & Dianne Fornal; Frank & Debi Fornal; ornal; Lilian Hill; Val & Terry Quattek; Marcia, Steven, en, Jaxon, Logan Parr; Denton, Brandi, Cooper, Ryker Quattek; Shirley Quattek; Ron & Valerie Erickson; Emma ma Maxwell; Eamon & Eileen Cunningham; Laura & Dennis Bird; Lynn Carter & Bill Kittle; e; Viking Funeral Services; Rose Mae Kjelland; land; Creative Sandblasting; Jordan Golka, Colby y McFeely & Carter McFeely; Gennie & Bob Wesley; Steve ve LeBlanc; Dwayne & Brenda Kabesh; Bill & Joyce Mattinson; son; Mason, Jax, Bart, & Jamie Hodgins; Warren & Dawn n Hodgins; Ingrid These-Hanson; Frances Gotobed; Mack & Elaine Loades; Norman Lefsrud; Maurice Furmanek; Doris Marko; Jeff, Laura, aura, Alyson, Jayden, & Peyton Bird; Murray & Trudy Josephison; Ken & Dorothy Koch; ch; Doug & Cheryl Lefsrud; Frank Bercik; Elizabeth Forsyth; Leo & Joan Stewart; Philip hilip & Karen Brooke; Ken & Judy Andreson; Cole & Ev & Ethel McLaren; Richard ard & Penny Hammer; Hammers’ Gravel Supply Ltd.; Brenda & Blair Robinson; Sandra Andrukow; Marie & Andy Jakubec; Bill & Dani Sheets; Pearl & Curtis Wilkie; Pat Amundson; Einar & Ellen Loveseth; Elida Langner; Les & Donna Congdon; Edwin & Arelene Majeski & Familiy; Alex & Jean; Joan Fountain; Peter McArthur - Henday Historian; Ken & Sharon Pobuda; Beatrice Zemanek; Margaret Greenwood; Doug & Cindy Hogstead; Three D Picker Services; Norm & Jean Maxwell; John & Karen Cumming & Family; Bryan & Janet Nordstrom; Alice & Larry Starchuk; Betty Brostrom; Karen & Glen Hill & families; Gerald & Lynn Sullivan; Annie Naslund; Peter & Pam Mykityshyn; Roger & Jackie Paterson; Merle & Robert Taylor; Neil & Marilyn Hoyland; Ron & Marion Petroskey; Fred & Carolynne Nordstrom; Colin & Evelyn Lang; Bill McLean; Murray & Leslie Cholowsky; Jeff & Kathryn Nyboer; David & Patricia Oracheski; Norbert & Norma Bauer; Angus Acres - Bill & Hjordis Armitage; Glenn & Marion Cottrell; Jeanette & Ralph Soldan

about t s u j e W year t s a l D E TRIPL you... o t s k n tha

WOW! WE RAISED $3,577.75 as of Dec. 18! (press deadline)

For December 2020

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 School- 9 a.m. Sunday Worship- 9 a.m.

Irma: Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m.

Viking Alliance Church Rev. Paul Warnock - Office:

780-336-4950

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

www.vikingalliancechurch.com

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Weekly Review Christmas Edition, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - Page 19

Broadening your horizons through crafting

Broadening one’s horizons through crafting can be a worthwhile pursuit.

Crafting can serve as a relaxing pastime and provide an opportunity to learn rewarding skills.

Learning to crochet is one way for men and women to combine creativity and practicality.

Crochet is a form of handwork using yarn and a crochet hook.

According to the Crochet Guild of America, there’s no way to know just how old the art of crochet is.

However, crochet expert Annie Potter has said the

modern form of the art originated in the 16th century, primarily in France and England.

Others surmise crocheting traces its origins to Arabia before it spread westward through various Mediterranean trade routes.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Viking, AB

Tues., Dec. 22 9-5 Wed., Dec. 23 9-5 Thurs., Dec. 24 9-2 We will be Closed Christmas Day until Monday, Jan. 4.

From Susan Barss & Reeve Bob Barss M.D. of Wainwright Division 7 Councillor

Viking Insurance & Registries 780-336-4711 78 80 80 0-336-4711 336 4711

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Christmas safety message from BESC Allan Weis

Regional Emergency Manager

As we all celebrate a different festive season from the warm holiday memories of the past, it is important to remember that family and friends are always with us in spirit, if not in body.

This year it is critical that we stay home and safe, so that we can enjoy many more Christmases in the future with our loved ones.

Please follow all health guidelines and directives knowing that emergency services staff are always ready to assist you if the need should arise.

Here are a few quick household checks to make: • Ensure Christmas lighting and wiring are clear of any combustibles and your circuits are not overloaded • Keep natural trees well hydrated to avoid them drying out • Keep lit candles away from other flammable items and do not place them under cabinets or shelves.

• Do not dispose of Christmas wrappings in a wood burning fireplace • Ensure smoke alarms are unobstructed, working and vacuumed clear In addition, when cooking ‘Watch what you Heat’ and always have a plan and meeting place assigned if the alarm sounds.

BESC is committed to being prepared just in case.

“We would like to thank our firefighters for volunteering to spend their holidays on call to ensure everyone’s safety” says Gene Hrabec, Chairman of BESC. On behalf of the

Beaver Emergency Services Board, we would like to wish you and your families a safe, healthy and happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year.

Food With Flair Mainstreet Viking 780-336-2476

Al’s Towing

Merry Christmas from Al and Staff

Happy Holidays to all our Customers!

AL’S TOWING - 780.336.3356

~Donna, Jack, Family and Staff~

r es fo h s i W Best w Year! e the N rson

Pedunety Councillor e l a D Beaver Co Div. 5

50th Street Auto Repair

Wishes everyone a safe, happy holiday!!

Merry Christmas from Pat, Al & Staff Viking, AB - 780-336-2526

Madu’s Plumbing & Heating Ltd. 780-336-4917

Merry Christmas to all! Keep warm and stay safe this holiday season.

Robert, Janet, & all the Staff of Guardian Drugs Killam would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and all the very best in the New Year!

Serving Town & Country for 57 years!

HOLIDAY HOURS Thur., Dec. 24 - 9am - 3pm Dec. 25 - 27 - CLOSED Mon. , Dec. 28 - 9am - 6pm Tues., Dec. 29 - 9am - 6pm Wed., Dec. 30 - 9am - 6pm Thur., Dec. 31 - 9am - 3pm Fri., Jan. 1 - CLOSED Sat., Jan. 2 - 9am - 4pm Sun., Jan. 3 - CLOSED Back to regular hours for January

HURUM TRUCKING LTD.

780-385-3598

Killam, Alberta

Special Thanks to all our customers who have supported us through this pandemic!

The word is out... Christmas is on its way and so are our best wishes.

Hurum Trucking Ltd. (Bovine Relocators) would like to send a sincere Thanks to all our Customers and wish you all the best that the Season brings, and a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year!

Roger & Cindy Ph: 780-336-4962 Cell: 780-385-0507

Weekly Review Christmas Edition, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - Page 19

Irma News and Ross Almberg and their family of Czar after the passing of her mom, Vera McKay at the age of 92. Vera and her late husband, Jack, farmed south of Irma for many years. A private service will take place from Irma IRMA NEWS United Church on

By Marjorie Lawson Wednesday, Dec. 23.

Parker MacKay has We extend our deepest sympathy to Mona returned home after

playing hockey in Austria for several months.

Congratulations to Cooper Gulbraa and Erin Buchaski, who got engaged on Nov. 29!

Cooper is the son of Harold and Gwyneth Gulbraa of Irma; Erin is the daughter of Dave and Donna Buchaski of Stony Plain. Cooper works for Gibson's

Energy in Hardisty while Erin is a Vet Tech at the Viking Vet Clinic.

I know that Christmas will be different in many ways this year but I hope that everyone can find some joy in the season.

I wish you all the best and good health and prosperity in the coming year.

Wishing you all the Best of the Season!

The holidays are the perfect time to send a heartfelt thank you and warmest wishes to the wonderful communities of Beaver & Flagstaff County. We would like to express our gratitude for our wonderful patients and look forward to continuing to care for the oral health and dental needs of our community. Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season, as well as a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

Dr. Ardakani & Team

From the Mayor, Councillors & Staff

Village of Irma

We would like to take this time to wish you a Merry Christmas.

May it be filled with wonder and joy.

From the staff and management at

Irma Home and Garden 780-754-3642

Holiday Hours Viking & Sedgewick Dental Clinics Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

OPEN DEC 24 - 8AM - NOON CLOSED DEC. 25 & JAN 1 REGULAR HOURS DEC 28-31 8 AM - 5 PM

Merry Christmas From Darrel and Staff

Viking: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Sedgewick: Tuesday, Thursday

V: 780-336-4040

S: 780-384-3022

Viking, Alberta

780-336-4777

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Killam, Alberta

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