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Every year several organizations in the Town of Viking get together to put on a party to celebrate the importance of local families.

The frigid weather on Monday limited outdoor activities but those who came out filled the lobby at the Viking Carena Complex and had a great time playing games and enjoying food and beverages provided free of charge.

The youngsters also were able to take in some free public skating in the ice arena.

The event ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and was sponsored by Viking/Beaver FCSS, Beaver County Community Adult Learning, the Viking Lions, and the Town of Viking.

There were family activities, an indoor play structure, along with food and drink provided

by Viking Lions Club.

Other games included bingo and a scavenger hunt as part of the afternoon's entertainment.

The tradition of holding a Family Day in Alberta began 30 years ago as a holiday allowing people to spend time with their families and appreciate them in a special way.

It is celebrated on the third Monday of February and is not a national statutory holiday.

The idea has spread and over the years four more provinces now celebrate their own version of Family Day including Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario.

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Beaver Municipal Solutions addresses community concerns with MCC proposal Moush John Staff Reporter

Beaver Municipal Solutions (BMS) is taking action to respond to community concerns through a new ‘Response to Consultation’ report released on Monday, Feb. 10.

The report follows a series of public information sessions held across the Beaver region last fall about the proposal to transition BMS to a municipally-controlled corporation (MCC) under the operating name of Claystone Waste.

According to Pierre Breau, general manager of BMS, the ‘Response to Consultation’ report details questions and concerns that BMS heard about the MCC proposal and provides information on how community requests are being addressed and acted upon.

“BMS is committed to being a responsive community partner,” Breau said.

“This means not just listening to community concerns, but acting on them.

“We take community feedback seriously and have released this report to provide information back to residents about how their perspectives have been incorporated moving forward.”

While most aspects of the MCC proposal to establish Claystone Waste received positive support from residents at the public information sessions, Breau explained that the report was created because “community members deserve to have outstanding concerns addressed in a comprehensive and meaningful way.”

The ‘Response to Consultation’ report includes information on how community concerns that were expressed during consultation resulted in amendments to the

Claystone Waste business plan. For instance, a component of the Claystone Waste business plan included provisions that would allow for out-ofprovince waste to be transported to the landfill site in Ryley.

Residents stated strong opposition to this potential at the public information sessions.

In response to this community feedback, the Claystone Waste business plan has been amended to no longer allow for the potential of out-of-province waste to be transported to the landfill site in Ryley.

“Removing the potential for out-ofprovince waste from the Claystone business plan is a demonstration of the commitment of BMS to act on resident concerns and create a stronger MCC proposal,” Breau stated.

However, many concerns raised by residents and landowners were not directly related to the MCC proposal but were operational in nature.

These concerns included issues of highway traffic and safety, high populations of birds and gulls attracted to the site, and mud on roadways adjacent to the landfill site.

“BMS has responded to these concerns by implementing a series of action plans that are expected to deliver meaningful improvements to the concerns expressed by landowners.

“It’s important that those living closest to the landfill site have their concerns heard and acted upon.

“We’ve invested a significant amount of resources and taken significant steps to implement new operational improvements that are important to residents,” Breau said.

The ‘Response to Consultation’ report

can be read online at beavermunicipal.com and at www. claystonewaste.com.

According to Breau, as the communities of Beaver County, Ryley, Tofield, Holden and Viking further consider the proposal to establish Claystone Waste, BMS urges residents to review the report and see how their perspectives have been incorporated into the MCC proposal and how concerns with existing operations have been acted upon.

“Beaver Municipal Solutions is committed to using enforcement as a deterrent to improper driving behaviours.

“Violators of traffic safety protocols are, and will continue to be, banned from transporting material to the landfill site,” Breau added.

“We have also taken a few key steps in terms of bird and gull control; implementation of these practices are expected to significantly reduce bird populations in 2020

and 2021 to daily counts of 300 or less from peaks observed in 2019 of 20,000 to

25,000.”

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2019 sees unfortunate records broken at Viking and Holden Area Food Bank Darren Anderson In 2019, the Viking and Holden Area Food Bank gave out 174 hampers, breaking the previous record of 172 which was set in 2016. This growth came after two years of declining usage. The number of hampers was up from 161 in 2018, and 169 in 2017. In total, 250 different individuals benefited from one or more hampers this past year.

In 2019, the record usage was predominately from Viking. In previous years Holden residents generally received 30 to 40 per cent of all hampers, including 34 per cent of all hampers in 2018. However, Holden’s numbers dropped to 20 per cent this past year. Viking residents usually receive 55 to 65 per cent of hampers, receiving 61 per cent in 2018 and 57 per cent in 2017. In 2018 that number skyrocketed to 76 per cent. Bruce residents received 3 per cent of hampers and Kinsella residents received 1 per cent.

That is the least that has gone to Kinsella in several years, while Bruce’s numbers are down slightly.

Since other local communities are seeing a drop in usage, while at the same time the town of Viking is seeing a large increase in usage, the Food Bank has been trying to figure out of if this is a trend or an unusual spike. There is no clear answer to that. In 2018, the main reason given for Food Bank usage was health issues. That was true for most previous years.

However, health problems fell to a tie for third as the most common reason for applying for a food bank hamper in 2019. Lack of work moved to number one, waiting for unemployment and other benefits moved to second, and unexpected expenses tied for third.

It is a clear sign that a rising percentage of Viking residents are unemployed or underemployed. Some of the increase has to do with the fact that housing is much more affordable in Viking compared with other communities, and so there are people struggling to find employment who are coming here to avoid homelessness while looking for work. With this, we are seeing a decrease in the average age of Food Bank users, including an increase in the number of children. One out of three food bank users are under the age 18.

The Viking and Holden Food Bank has been in operation since 2002. It is located in the same building as FCSS and Beaver Emergency Services. It is open on Wednesday mornings by appointment only.

Residents are eligible for one hamper every three months but may request hampers more often in emergency situations. If the emergency request is approved, clients may receive as many as one hamper per month. All requests are made through Viking/Beaver FCSS. A team of volunteers fill the

hamper requests with a mix of packaged food, fresh food, and toiletry items. The shelves are filled by donations received from local organizations and individuals.

Donations can be dropped off at various events in the community, at the local food bank, at any Viking church or at Vision Credit Union. Financial and food donations are accepted. Information on the food bank is available at www.vhfoodbank.com, through any local church or through FCSS.

Family Day was filled with plenty of activities, as well as food and drinks, to take part in at the Viking Carena Complex.

The food bank shelves are always ready to receive more donations from the public, including organizations such as the local school which recently brought in food for hampers.

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LETTER Is there anyone left in our world who isn’t lying? As George Orwell stated: “During times of universal deceit telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.”

If you are familiar with George Orwell he wrote a number of books including 1984, this book was a fictional account of a society that falls victim to totalitarian government surveillance and propaganda.

“Thought Police” are employed to punish anyone who doesn’t fully abide by state-controlled propaganda.

Even though the book is fictional, from a Canadian perspective it is reading like a Justin Trudeau autobiography.

I am truly astounded by what we have sat back and allowed to happen to our country.

As I have said many times this is the largest, most-successful propaganda campaign in history.

The flow of information is being almost fully controlled by the political left. The mainstream media, unions, and universities are close to fully controlled.

The only flow of information that isn’t controlled at this point is online/internet.

As we know last week our dictator appointed a panel of obedient supporters to present a plan that would of course give him control of the internet as well.

This would turn us into a 100 per cent dictatorship if we aren’t already there.

As Mark Levin points out in his book “Unfreedom of the Press,” the first step of any dictator is to take control of the media. As the saying goes: if you control the media you control people’s minds.

If you had to summarize the problem with the corrupt flow of information quickly, I would say what they are telling you to be worried about isn’t a problem. It is what they aren’t telling you that you should be most worried about.

Let’s start with the impeachment hoax and a quick summary of the media’s coverage of what is going on in the United States.

1) The number of news stories that predicted Donald Trump would cause a world war, an economic collapse, or be found guilty of some illegal activity, millions and millions.

2) The number of times the media has been correct, zero.

I think we might want to catch on to the fact that the real problem in the US is the Democrats and their PR wing that is the mainstream media.

If there is illegal collusion it is between the democrats and the media.

When Barack Obama was in power the swamp was firing on all cylinders, when Hillary Clinton was going to be president it was going to kick into overdrive.

Bill Clinton would have been able to double his speaking fees and donations to the Clinton Foundation would have skyrocketed.

Then Donald Trump came along and tipped over the rotten apple cart and the swamp has been in full-blown panic mode ever since.

Check out Peter Schweizer’s book Secret Empires for a full rundown of the swamp including Barack Obama.

In regards to government corruption and mismanagement in Canada, the Trans Mountain Pipeline taxpayer bill going up by $5.2 Billion should be something Canadians are fuming about but more than likely those who control the flow of information will walk us away from the story

within a week or so.

Like blackface, the narrative will be something like: “Oh, well we all make mistakes.”

It will probably be Stephan Harper or Donald Trump’s fault by the time the story has wound down.

That $5.2 Billion could have been used for schools and hospitals across the country. But sadly, basic economic knowledge is at an all-time low so lost resource revenue that could allow us to have the best schools and hospitals in the country is something we have been brainwashed to not talk about.

I don’t watch the news very often but I did tune in when the Trans Mountain legal challenge was thrown out.

In this case, Global did cover the story but they gave a solid 60-second segment featuring one of the Indigenous bands that was against the pipeline. Despite the fact that 95 per cent of the bands are for the pipeline,there was not one interview with any of those bands.

Whether it is left wing media or left-wing political parties, why do they not worry about the bands that are for the pipelines?

The Conservatives are endlessly bashed for not consulting with the bands that are against the pipelines.

I can’t help but wonder why aren’t the media, Liberals, Greens, and NDP not criticized for ignoring the bands that are for the pipelines?

Global then had their regular anti UCP story, followed by a rescue of the Democrats and the complete debacle that was their Iowa Caucus.

I figured I’d had enough brainwashing for one night and decided to turn it off after a comment that goes into my all-time most insane political comments Hall of Shame.

Edmonton’s Liberal Mayor Don Iveson actually complemented the Liberals, and in particular Edmonton MP Amarjeet Sohi, on their great work getting Trans Mountain through.

How much legalized marijuana would you have to be smoking to say the Liberals did a good job with Trans Mountain?

I feel comfortable in saying they could not have managed it worse. The $5.2 Billion dollar price increase for starters, not to mention the five-month delay to make sure the whales in BC, who have never once been bothered by the 35 million tonnes of coal BC ships every year, weren’t going to be bothered by one extra oil tanker per day.

When I look at the Shut Down Canada movement, I can see radical leftists celebrating the fruits of their labour. We now have people breaking the law while shutting down our economy.

To make matters worse police seem powerless to arrest these radicals as they openly disrupt our country and break the law. To make matters worse yet we have a country so brainwashed that a survey had 38 per cent of Canadians agreeing with what Shut Down Canada is doing.

This radical leftist brand of thinking has been years in the making and I hate to tell you, this is just the beginning.

These people are so empowered that there is no way they stop here.

The flow of information is being fully controlled so extremism is now mainstream. Repetitive propaganda has full control of people’s minds, as a result our country has

sat back and let a monster be created.

Our children are being indoctrinated by a school system where the teachings of Greta Thunberg are more valued than great Canadian CEOs like Steve Williams from Suncor.

Union leaders and mainstream media have done a number on adults so we now have a gigantic mess on our hands.

In an interview on the Danielle Smith show (She is top of my trusted list in mainstream media) reporter Rick Bell said we have a 20-year fight on our hands to rid our country of this madness.

He said it has been 20 years or so in the making and will take 20 to defeat these radicals.

The problem is that many Canadians haven’t even identified who the bad guys are so we aren’t at rock bottom yet.

Let’s start with breaking the law. When Green Party leader Elizabeth May and Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart broke the laws of our country by blocking Trans Mountain it led former Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall to ask: “When we have political leaders openly breaking the laws of our country do we even have a country?”

I also can’t help but wonder where are the Union leaders, especially the ones whining about UCP budget cuts?

These radicals have and are costing our province and country tens-of-billions of dollars in tax revenue that could be used for schools and hospitals, and the union leaders are silent.

It is pretty clear to me most, if not all, of these leaders are more worried about getting the NDP back in to power than the future of our province.

I hate to beak the bad news to you but if you think the environment is the only area these radical leftists are going after you better wake up.

Whether it is the economy, open borders, gender, basic freedoms, etc. these people are not only brainwashed but fully radicalized.

As we see Shut Down Canada as the clearest early sign of these people showing their hand we better figure who the good guys and bad guys are.

With Benedict Arnold [Trudeau] completely selling our country out to every single one of these radical causes, we are in for the fight and it won’t be a time to be silent.

Ian Erickson, Bruce, AB.

Correction on Holden school closure story: In the Feb. 12 edition of The Weekly Review, in a story entitled: "Holden crowd expresses anger after hearing school earmarked for closure," it was incorrectly reported that Holden School had a net capacity for 585 students but only had 265 enrolled creating a 45 per cent utilization rate.

The actual figure for Holden School's capacity is 324 students, with 155 students currently enrolled for a utilization rate of 48 per cent. We are sorry for the error; however, it doesn't appear to change the bottom line utilization rate by very much in any case. -Editor

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Word on the Street: trucker illegally passes bus CERTIFIED SEED FOR SALE

On February 3, police received a complaint of an attempted theft of fuel in Kinsella. The complainant advised there was a gas can and syphon near his vehicle. but the thieves had been unsuccessful in stealing any fuel.

That same morning, police received a complaint from citizens on patrol regarding a business in Viking where the gates were open and a piece of machinery was moved. The owner of the business was contacted and determined it was an employee inside the grounds.

On February 7, police received a complaint of a

vehicle passing a school bus.

A driver of a semi truck pulled out and passed a school bus that had the left signal on to initiate a left hand turn.

While the truck was passing the bus, the driver gave the bus driver the finger.

The company owning the truck was contacted and video footage was obtained and the company will address the driver regarding his behaviour.

During this time period, police also dealt with numerous reports of deer collisions and issued violation tickets for various traffic offences.

Minor Hockey Report: Cumming scores three Kerry Anderson These are some of the results from the Northern Alberta Interlock Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the website, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries).

Irma Atom Female Aces (9-5-1) won a 4-2 game against Battle River (3-10-2) at Irma Arena on Saturday. Azelynn Newton had a four point game for Irma (2g 2a), while Amilie Keller and Sadie Larson also added goals. Jemma Gulbraa picked up an assist for Irma. BR goals were scored by Keeley Sorken and Evelyn Hampshire, with assists going to Emersyn Sparrow and Dayna Ruzicka. Ella Gulbraa got the win in goal for Irma.

Irma Female Midget Aces (12-1-3) shutout Dewberry 2-0 at the Viking Carena on Saturday.

Emily Tanton and Cassy Larson scored for Irma.

Jessica Hay got an assist. Mariyah Albers picked up her 10th shutout of the season and lowered her GAA to 1.00, with a save percentage of .960. Jessica Hay leads the league in scoring with 39 points in 15 GP (22g 17a).

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Viking Tier 4 Atoms (10-4-0) won a 3-2 game at Fort Sask. on Saturday. Viking overcame a 2-1 deficit to take a 3-2 lead after two. The teams were scoreless in the third frame. Scoring for Viking were; Tate Crawford, Sterling Cumming and Wyatt Olson.

Assists went to; Alexander Morken, and Alex Klein.

Cole Hoffman got the win in goal for Viking. On Sunday, Viking went to Ponoka and came away with a 5-3 victory. Getting a goal and an assist each for Viking were; Alexander Morken, Wyatt Olson, Alex Arndt, and Ben Fleming. Sterling Cumming also scored, and Brycen Hofer got an assist. Reece Suchy got the win in goal.

Viking Tier 5 Peewees (12-4-0) hosted Camrose and defeated the visitors 9-3 on Saturday. The game was tied 2-2 midway through the second period, before Viking’s explosion of goals. Wiley Cumming (3g 1a) got a hat trick for the home team. Other scorers were; Creed Middleton (1g 3a), Yohan Borromeo (2g 1a),

OBITUARY Graham Brent Wilkie Graham Brent Wilkie of Cochrane, Alberta passed away Wednesday, February 12, at the age of 55 years.

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Cheyenne Suchy (1g 2a), Xavier Arndt (1g 1a), Kora Lefsrud (2a), and Ashton Zemlak (1g). Landon Hanson got the win in goal. On Sunday, Viking won a 7-6 game against Wetaskiwin at Viking Carena.

Viking got the lead late in the first period and never gave it up. Scoring for Viking were; Ethan Girczyc (1g 2a), Xavier Arndt (2g), Yohan Borromeo (1g 1a), Creed Middleton (1g 1a), Hunter Morken (1g), Cheyenne Suchy (1g), Landon Hanson (1a), and Ashton Zemlak (1a). Wiley Cumming got the win in goal for Viking.

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Looking Back: Memories are made of this Irene Toverud We were living in town when one beautiful summer afternoon, I phoned Joanne at the farm inviting her to go with me to our old farm where I grew up. I hadn’t been there for years. She did the driving, of course, straight east over Highway 36. I enjoyed looking at the crops and landscape as we drove along. I’m still a farm girl.

I reminisced where Jake Sutter and his wife lived in the early teens. They were the great-grandparents of the famous Sutter hockey players of today.

Immediately east of there was the Lornedale cemetery, where my grandparents, parents, several younger family members, and my husband are buried; and, there is a place for me.

Going on past the old Gares farmstead, I explained that at one time Herbert Gares, a professional butcher by trade, had immigrated from the United States and along with farming built a small butcher shop called a beef ring - during the summer months for the local farmers. That’s a story in itself.

Turning north to go to our old place brought many memories of riding down that road on horseback every Saturday to Empeys for piano lessons, even though we didn’t have a piano at the time. I still wanted to learn how to play one. Hazel Empey was my teacher. She gave me a lesson one Saturday and I went to practice for it the next alternately.

Finally, an old pump organ was borrowed from a neighbour but you can imagine how much I learned, I was so anxious to play. It was a weekly jaunt of three and a half miles on old Shorty but I did learn the basics. This went on until September when Hazel went teaching school away from home. So much for piano lessons. I told all this to Joanne on our way to my old home.

However, we also missed seeing the old lake that we used to skate on.

It was situated across the road from our barnyard.

We used to play in it in summer and skate on it in winter.

We always thought it was so big but when I saw it many years later I was shocked at

how small it was. It must have been much bigger when it was full of water because the boys used to go skinny dipping in it the far side away from us girls. We didn’t have swimming suits but we wore some raggy old long blouses. After all it was out of sight to the public.

On the north end was a fairly steep hill that we didn’t attempt to climb but it would have been great for skinning down and across the ice, but for huge rocks at the bottom, too large to move. This wasn’t exactly a slough because it had a sandy bottom several yards in before we ran into mud. I think now it was a freak of nature. As children we thought it was great to paddle in, not deep enough to really swim.

I thought it was really large but many years later I was truly amazed to see how really small it was when it was dry, and maybe that hill wasn’t as high as I always thought it was either because on our drive that summer we couldn’t spot it which caused us to miss seeing the old buildings. Driving further on past the homestead of my Uncle Fred where there were no buildings anymore and

finally turning around at the mailbox, to go back, I saw the house off in the distance partially hidden behind a rise in the land that I had forgotten was always higher between it and the barn yard. But the real shocker was the disappearance of all our farm buildings and replaced with pasture.

I just couldn’t believe it.

It felt like a part of my life had disappeared. Where was the horse barn, cow shed chicken house and two log granaries that Granddad built.

Completely gone. All we saw was a field. Finally I spotted the hired man’s snack that had been Uncle Fred’s before it had been moved to the edge of the yard back in the teens.

Apparently, too, our house had been vandalized. If that is true it’s better that it had been demolished, too.

That was my old home that I grew up in. It’s no wonder we missed it the first time going by. We drove to the north side hoping to get into it but there sat a farm machine blocking the way in. No wonder we missed it on our way past the first time. A field had taken over. All that was left were memories

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By Marjorie Lawson Chris and Gail Oracheski are proud grandparents of a baby girl, Sophia Marilynn, born to Shawn and Chelsea Oracheski on January 30. Proud greatgrandmothers are Mrs. June Burton of Irma and Mrs. Marjorie Oracheski of Viking. Congratulations to the happy family.

Students enjoyed an extra long Family Day weekend as the Teacher's Convention has now been changed to February.

Our sympathy to Tammy and Kelly Pauls and family on the passing of her mother, Janette Klaassen. Her service was held at Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan, on February 13.

We extend our condolences to Richard and Stella Glasgow and family on the passing of Richard's sister, Betty Munroe, of Barrhead on February 10.

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A very large contingent of family and friends will be traveling to Edmonton to cheer on Carson Soucy, #21 of the Minnesota Wild, as they take on the Edmonton Oilers on Friday evening. It will be exciting to see one of Irma's own playing at Rogers Place.

The Girl Talk group is hosting a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Irma United Church on Feb. 25 from 5-7 p.m.

The Irma Ladies Bonspiel will be held in early March. More teams are welcome!

Chase and Jenna Tomlinson of Bonnyville welcomed twin daughters, Navi and Capri, last week.

Older brother Emmott will enjoy his new playmates.

These are grandchildren for Dale and Gail Tomlinson and greatgrandchildren for Hugh and Aletha Tomlinson and Marjorie Oracheski.

The 4-H Baking Club held their speaking competition this past week.

The following members will move on to compete at the next level in Edgerton on March 1: Junior speeches - Kaitlyn Rue and Junior Presentations - Natalie Heimdal, Braxton Newton, and Lily Stuart.

Intermediate speeches Gabrielle Rue; and for Presentations: Wren MacKay and Zoe Newton and in second place Trace Fuder.

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Fair Deal session allows local voices to be heard Leslie Cholowsky MLA Jackie Lovely reports that 125 residents from the Constituency of Camrose gathered to be heard by the Fair Deal Panel in Camrose on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Norsemen Inn. “The panel was appointed to engage with Albertans on how best to define and secure a fair deal for Alberta and advance our vital economic position within confederation,” she says. The panel consists of nine individuals, including former and present MLAs, educators, business leaders, and former public servants.

They are looking into the following ideas: Establishing a provincial revenue agency to collect provincial taxes directly by ending the Canada-Alberta Tax Collection Agreement, while joining Quebec in

seeking an agreement to collect federal taxes within the province.

Creating an Alberta Pension Plan by withdrawing from the Canada Pension Plan.

Establishing a provincial police force by ending the Alberta Police Service Agreement with the Government of Canada.

Emulating Quebec’s practice of playing a larger role in international relations, in part by seeking Alberta representation in treaty negotiations that effect Alberta’s interests.

Emulating Quebec’s legal requirement that public bodies, including municipalities and school boards, obtain the approval of the provincial government before they can enter into agreements with the federal government.

Using the existing provincial power to appoint the Chief

Firearms Office for Alberta.

Opting out of federal cost-share programs with full compensation, such as the federal government’s proposed pharmacare program.

Seeking an exchange of tax points for federal cash transfers under the Canada Health and Social Transfers.

Establishing a formalized provincial constitution.

During December and January the panel held public meetings around the province, and some MLAs, like Lovely, hosted their own smaller town halls in February.

Lovely says the intent of holding engagement sessions across the province is to ensure Alberta’s voice is heard and that Albertans have a chance to help shape the panel’s recommendations to the government.

Albertans across the Province are asked to

Alberta Fair Deal panel members met with Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely and members of the public in a recent engagement session in Camrose. From left: MLA Nate Horner, Dr. Moin Yahya, Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely, and MLA Shayne Getson. provide their thoughts in three areas: 1) Do you think Alberta is getting a fair deal in the federation?

2) if not, what would a fair deal for Alberta look like to you?

3) What should the provincial government do to secure a fair deal for Alberta?

For those who were not able to attend the Camrose event, but would like to participate,

responses are welcome via email to: info@ fairdeal.ca Website: fairdeal.ca Responses are encouraged quickly as the panel will report to the government by March 31.

Grain farmers call for action after ‘harvest from hell’ Leslie Cholowsky Grain Growers of Canada have launched a campaign they are calling #harvestfromhell and have also created a platform for farmers to share the impact of the carbon tax on their farms on their website: harvestfromhell.ca.

On behalf of Canada’s grain, oilseed, and pulse producers, the group Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is calling for action from the federal government to support farmers after what they are calling the “har-

vest from hell” in late 2019.

Even though a new provincial government in Alberta cancelled the provincial carbon tax, a federal carbon tax applied to all Albertans effective Jan. 1. Farmers do receive some breaks on the federal carbon tax, but specifically do have to pay on fuels other than diesel used for drying grain.

“We have received broad support from opposition parties calling for immediate relief from the carbon tax for farmers after the disaster

that was last year’s harvest,” said GGC chair Jeff Nielsen. “We now need our federal government to step up.”

As part of this action, GGC is asking that farmer members be directly reimbursed from the federal government for the millions of extra dollars they have paid to dry their grain as a result of the carbon tax.

“With a changing climate, the new reality is that there will be future years where significant grain drying is required for farmers across Canada.

“Therefore, the most appropriate solution for both farmers and the government is to completely exempt all fuels used in farming opera-

tions from the carbon tax.

“A full fuel exemption will avoid the need for any future relief measures after events like last

year’s harvest.

“This issue is too important to delay,” adds Nielsen. “We are working with our See HARVEST BCC2

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Encouraging investment East Central Alberta farmer looking for support to reinstate investment tax credit Leslie Cholowsky Ken Eshpeter recently appeared towards neighbouring Flagstaff County Council to ask for their support reinstating a new NDP tax credit that was cut before it could even be used after the UCP party took power in the province.

Called a Business Investment Tax Credit, Eshpeter is asking for the creation of a few pilot projects to test the strength of the Business Investment Tax Credit model for rural community development.

Eshpeter is a Daysland area farmer, and he says that he’s trying to look for solutions to declining population and vitality in rural communities, something he says he’s been seeing over the past 40 years.

He’s participated in a number of very successful grassroots co-operatives over the past 20 years to help maintain or bring back services in rural areas.

In 1999, a group of people formed a not-forprofit society in Daysland to maintain and run a local theatre for movies and concerts.

The Daysland Palace Theatre is a thriving hub of activity, with movies throughout the fall, winter, and spring, not one but two concert series, and even the odd wedding, and is completely run by volunteers.

In 2003, a group of farmers rallied together to save a CN rail ‘subdivision’ that runs from Camrose to Alliance. “CN was threatening to discontinue service.

We moved 500 producer

cars per year from 2003 to 2010.� He says that wasn’t good enough, and the group was forced instead to purchase the line to keep it open. They had to come up with $5 million to do that, and formed a new generation cooperative to do so.

They have been operating the line now since 2010, with 145 farmer shareholders and 100 non-farmer shareholders. “Our headquarters is in Forestburg and the train is called the Battle River Railway. “We have created the equivalency of eight fulltime jobs in our community.�

Eshpeter says that similar investments to save and enhance key rural economic infrastructure have taken place in rural communities across Alberta, like Westlock, Sanguido, and Crowsnest Pass.

In another successful venture, started in 2013, Eshpeter says a group of people decided that taking advantage of local ownership of the rail line by running a train excursion tourism service utilizing the Battle River Railway owned by the co-operative, another project where a group formed a not-for-profit society, raised money, purchased some “vintage equipment, and began operating an excursion service,� again, run exclusively by volunteers.

The Friends of the Battle River Rail group currently offers 12 different themed excursions a year, bringing visitors to the six communities situ-

ated along the rail line.

Eshpeter says that in 2017, a group of farmers in the Wavy Lake District, the north west end of Flagstaff County, were worried that a local abattoir would close when the present owner retired if the business couldn’t be sold. “We created an opportunity development cooperative named the Wavy Lake Opportunity Development Co-op with the intention of raising $500,000 to allow us to purchase and then operate the facility,�

Eshpeter says.

The project has not yet been completed, but he’s convinced that an investment tax credit would have provided the incentive for community members to purchase more shares.

Eshpeter says he became aware that the provincial NDP government of the day had created an investment program for opportunity development co-ops where purchasers of shares would be eligible for a tax credit. “Such an opportunity has the potential to encourage rural citizens to invest in projects that could provide a necessary good or service in their area, create workplaces, and begin to revitalize the rural area generally. “It was the best idea that I had ever heard proposed for developing rural Alberta viability,� he says.

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“The Business Investment Tax Credit concept would have allowed all of the projects I’ve been a part of to attract much more money from local farmers and community investors had it been available.”

Eshpeter proposed an idea to test the strength of the tax credit model by offering the credit on a few pilot projects.

“When the pilot projects are successful, the information would be valuable in creating a general program for allowing rural citizens to invest in their local communities.

“I think the idea is a perfect win-win oppor-

tunity.

“I know that the Alberta Community and C o - o p e r a t i v e Association would be eager to help with the project,” he says.

Eshpeter says that under the original credit proposed any money invested would be eligible for a 30 per cent business development tax credit. In a recent presentation to Flagstaff County Council, he says that means for every $10,000 in investment dollars, the investor would be able to deduct $3,000 from taxes due.

“This is a great way to attract funds from static traditional investments.

There are a thousand things we need to do in the rural area.” He thinks that investment opportunity would increase if investors could get an initial

rebate, potential dividends, like those paid by Battle River Railway NGC, as well as pride of ownership, of having done something for the community.

“When the UCP came in, the program was cut.

I thought it would be useful to duplicate it in a small way, on a pilot basis. There are projects around Alberta that could be used as pilots.”

He says he thinks that had Battle River Railway NGC had this opportunity, he’s sure they could have raised 50 per cent more.

“There are hosts of things where this could apply,” he says. “This is a significant incentive.”

He’s sent a letter to Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely, and to Camrose County, and told Flagstaff County Council, “I thought I

should reach out to others who have significant interest in the area.”

Eshpeter says his goal is to make rural councils aware of the issue, and he’s asking if they will support him by writing a letter endorsing the pilot project.

Flagstaff Council readily agreed, with Reeve Don Kroetch saying, “Lobbying for our residents is our job.”

Flagstaff Councillor Mel Thompson added, “This issue could be taken to the Rural Municipalities Assoc.; it couldn’t hurt.”

Eshpeter closed his presentation by saying, “I can write a story on what’s going to happen on the rural landscape if we do nothing; it’s not pretty.’

Flagstaff Council passed a resolution to write a support letter.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING March 4, 2020, 8:45 a.m.

Beaver County Service Centre in Ryley

The following Development Applications have been APPROVED (except where otherwise noted) by the Development Officer under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No. 98-801, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

Beaver County is considering the following Road Closure: Plan 146 E.T in NE 30-A8-13-W4 (0.808 ac) In the Hamlet of Bruce

APPEAL DEADLINE: March 11, 2020 Application No. 020020-20-D0003 Applicant: Arnold Hanson Location: SW 4-49-13-W4 Development: Variance for Side Yard setback - 4 ft APPEAL DEADLINE: March 11, 2020 Application No. 020020-20-D0004 Applicant: Richard Pipke Location: SE 5-50-15-W4 Development: New Detached Garage with a variance for front yard setback - from 125 ft to 110 f

A Public Hearing is being held at 8:45 am on Wednesday, March 04, 2020, at the Beaver County Service Centre to hear objections or comments regarding this road closure.

Written submissions may be provided to Beaver County Council during the public hearing.

The information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Bob Beck, Chief Administrative Officer Beaver County Box 140 Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 For questions, please contact the County Development Officer Kim Vana, at kvana@beaver.ab.ca

Any person wishing to appeal a decision may do so by serving written notice on the prescribed form (stating reasons for the appeal) and submitting the applicable fee of $200.00 to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at the following address.

The notice of appeal must be submitted before 4:30 pm on the appeal deadline date shown above, or be postmarked by the appeal deadline date.

The prescribed form is available at www.beaver.ab.ca or at the County office. Further information regarding the above decision(s) may be obtained from the County Office, Ryley, Alberta.

SECRETARY Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Beaver County Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 (780) 663-3730

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

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

Notice of Public Hearing

Request for Proposals

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

3D Visualization of Industrial Park

TO HEAR ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BEAVER COUNTY LAND USE BYLAW 98-801 and TO CONSIDER WAIVING BEAVER COUNTY MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 98-800 REGARDING A PROPOSED REDISTRICTING APPLICATION

Beaver County invites proposals for professional 3D visualization services of the Equity Industrial Park (EIP) near Ryley.

Beaver County Council is considering the following: a) Bylaw 20-1076 - an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to redistrict a portion of Plan 022 6466, Block 1, Lot 1 in S ½ of SE/SW 32-50-20-W4 from Agricultural District - A to Country Residential District - CR so that a residential acreage (approximately 7 acres) can be created; b) A waiver of the Municipal Development Plan so that the entirety of S ½ of SE/SW 32-50-20-W4 does not have to be redistricted; c) A waiver of the Municipal Development Plan so that a professionally-prepared Conceptual Scheme and bio-physical assessment does not have to be prepared for the S ½ of SE/SW 32-50-20-W4; d) A waiver of the Municipal Development Plan so that a public meeting does not have to be held to present the Conceptual Scheme and bio-physical assessment to adjacent landowners.

The area under consideration is shown below:

The County wishes to promote and market the EIP and a 3D visualization is one aspect of this initiative.

The Request for Proposal may be accessed via the County’s website at www.beaver.ab.ca. Proposals will be accepted on or before 4:30 pm, February 28, 2020.

Online Reservation System

Campground Online Reservation System Beaver County is moving to an online reservation system beginning Monday, March 2nd, 2020, through Camp Reservations Canada, for both Black Nugget Lake Park and Camp Lake Park Campgrounds.

You must have an email address and a credit card in order to make an online reservation.

To book online go to www.campreservations.ca.

You will still be able to make reservations by telephone or in person beginning Friday, May 1st for the 2020 camping season.

You must have an email address and a credit card.

Black Nugget Lake Park - (78o) 663-2421 Camp Lake Park - (780) 336-3414 Camp Lake Park closes Tuesday, September 15th, 2020.

Black Nugget Lake Park closes Monday, October 12th, 2020.

The subject land is located west of Tofield, south of Township Road 510, and adjacent to Range Road 205. The municipal address is 50503 L Rge Rd 205.

County Council has scheduled a public hearing to hear arguments for and against the proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw and proposed waivers of the Municipal Development Plan.

The public hearing will be held at 9:00 am on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the Beaver County Service Centre in Ryley, Alberta. You are invited to attend the public hearing to express your view.

A copy of Bylaw 20-1076 and information regarding the proposed waivers of the Municipal Development Plan may be obtained at the Beaver County Service Centre in Ryley during regular business hours or on-line at www.beaver.ab.ca.

If you wish to speak at the public hearing, please register in advance by contacting Beaver County, attention Cindy Cox, Executive Assistant, at 780-663-3730 or at cindy@beaver.ab.ca. Written submissions may be provided to Beaver County Council during the public hearing, however it is requested that a copy of the written submission be delivered to the Beaver County Service Centre on or before 4:00 pm, February 26, 2020.

If you submit comments regarding the bylaw in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Bob Beck, Chief Administrative Officer Beaver County Box 140 5120 50 Street Ryley, AB T0B 4A0

Community Events Bumble Bee Building Workshop Saturday, February 29, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Golden Valley Lutheran Church Education Unit 5327- 56 Avenue Viking, Alberta $10/Family only 30 boxes available (1/family) Please register by contacting Diane Hanson 780-385-0994 or Vern Hafso 780-385-5449

St John Ambulance Standard First Aid, CPR and AED Training Thursday, March 5 & Friday March 6 Ryley Village Office, 9am – 4pm. $155/person Registration and payment deadline, Feb 21th, 4pm (cash or cheque only) Call CALP @ (780)663-3730 email: calp@beaver.ab.ca

Farm Succession Planning Service provided by Turning Point Law Wills, Estates, Trusts, Professional Responsibility Saturday, March 14 Beaver County Service Centre (5120 50St, Ryley AB), 10am -12pm. $15/person. Registration & payment deadline March 6, 12pm (cash or cheque only). Call CALP @ (780)663-3730 email: calp@beaver.ab.ca

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Community Helping Hearts Dinner to be held for Williams family Moush John Staff Reporter

The Tofield and Area Health Services Foundation (TAHSF) will be hosting its first Community Helping Hearts Dinner in March this year to recognize community builders who contribute to making the Beaver County and region a better place.

“The Valentine’s Gala had run its course and it seemed to many people more of a couples’ event,” said Foundation Chair Brenda Chehade.

“The goal was to promote and raise funds for TAHSF and while we achieved that goal, the event was too narrowly focused. We decided it would be great to honour people who con-

tribute to our community and we intend to do this on an annual basis.”

This year’s recipients are Lionel and Susie Williams from Beaver County.

“Lionel has a long history in sports in our area, and has been a big contributor as a member of

the Tofield Agricultural Society,” Chehade added.

“Susie has also been involved in the sports scene and has dedicated herself to making the Ryley Pool and Wellness Centre an outstanding facility in the region.

They will be the guests

of honour at our first annual Community Helping Hearts Dinner on Saturday, March 21, at the Ryley Community Centre.”

According to Chehade, the region is home to many wonderful people

who have helped make this a great place to live and the Health Foundation feels it’s important to recognize community leaders and to bring everyone together for a night of celebration.

Advance tickets are available from Foundation Trustees, the Tofield Health Centre, Village of Ryley Office, Town of Tofield Office, Beaver County Office, and Tofield Farmers’ Market.

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Heavy Equipment Technician Flagstaff County Vision: To be a strong, vibrant and sustainable regional Community of communities through collaboration and a focus on economic, social and environmental cooperation that contributes to a rural essence and quality of life.

To view the full job description, please refer to the Flagstaff County website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca

Employment Listings

WORK! ads@weeklyreview.ca Employment Opportunity Are you a Housekeeping looking to make a difference in a Residential Care Site?

We are looking for a Housekeeping for Century Park Long-Term Residential Care site who will be responsible for the room cleaning services.

What your typical day will look like: • Provides housekeeping services in the resident care rooms and common areas in accordance with the established work routines.

• Completes terminal cleans of resident’s rooms.

• Ensures residents are provided with a secure living environment.

• Patrols the building and investigates building access violations in in accor dance with established schedules and work routines.

• Supports the facility Safety Program and monitors safety in the living and working environment, responds to and reports hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents and unsafe or faulty equipment.

• Follows Health authority laundry guidelines.

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of elder and staff safety.

• All safety rules and safe work procedures are adhered to at all times.

• Reports all hazards, incidents, near misses and workplace injuries to the manager immediately and in writing.

• Does not participate in unsafe situations (horseplay) and corrects any unsafe conditions if able.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What we need from you: • Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent.

• Legally allowed to work in Canada.

• Building Service Worker Certificate, Institutional Aide Certificate and/or Basic Food Safe Certificate.

• Institutional cleaning experience.

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

• Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints.

What we will provide to you: • Competitive salary • Above average vacation entitlement • Opportunities for advancement and education funding • A great supportive team Apply to: centurypark@provita.ca

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume along with a cover letter by mail or email to: Flagstaff County 12435 TWP RD 442 PO Box 358 Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0

The Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for repairing, and performing maintenance to a wide variety of heavy equipment and vehicle fleets owned and/or operated by the County, in accordance with policies and bylaws established by County Council.

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and maintenance to heavy equipment and vehicles.

Complete work orders as work is being performed.

Respond to service calls in the field and make emergency repairs as required.

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schedules.

Perform other shop related tasks and maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Flagstaff County Policies, the Health and Safety Program and the Human Resources guidelines and procedures.

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A minimum of two (2) years of related experience in this field in order

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(CVIP) licence.

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Contact: Kevin Kinzer, Shop Supervisor Email: kkinzer@flagstaff.ab.ca Direct: (780) 384-4106

environment as well as independently.

Ability to operate light duty equipment.

Basic knowledge and ability to operate heavy equipment is considered an asset.

Thank you to all applicants for • Must supply a basic set of tools. their interest in Flagstaff County; • Valid class 5 driver’s licence with Q-Endorsement with drivers abstract. however only those chosen for an Class 3 preferred. interview will be contacted.

All candidates are required to undergo and pass a drug and alcohol screening • •

: Hours of Work: Salary Range: Closing Date:

Permanent FullMonday to Friday, 8 hours/day $32.40/hour - $39.85/hour

Employment Opportunity Are you a Cook looking to make a difference in a Residential Care Site?

We are looking for a Cook for Century Park Long-Term Residential Care site who will be responsible for the food preparing services.

What your typical day will look like: • Prepare meals for residents and special events, and ensure dietary needs and standard dietary care are met • Prep work for the next day, and receive supplies as needed • The Cook must comply with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements • Operate and clean food production equipment • Perform other related duties as assigned What we need from you: • Completion of recognized cooking program • Food Safe Level 1 Certification (Level 2 preferred) • Must have a working knowledge of HACCP • Must have current certification in WHMIS • Experience in Long-Term Care Facility and/or high volume food preparation • Experience in Health Care or Hospitality industry is required • Must be able to communicate in the English language • Able to follow both written and verbal instructions What we will provide to you: • Competitive salary • Above average vacation entitlement • Opportunities for advancement and education funding • A great supportive team Apply to: centurypark@provita.ca

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Business AND Professional OilďŹ eld AND Energy

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AGRICULTURE

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FEED GRAINS

WANTED Sunhaven Farms Milling, Irma, AB We are looking to purchase Feed Grains:

Wheat, Peas, Fabas, Barley For more information and pricing, please contact:

Ted Ratte, Manager Cell: 780-806-9245 Phone: 780-754-2708 Fax: 780-754-2709 email: tratte@sunhavenfarmsmilling.com

Red Seal Carpenter

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Farm Buildings • Garage Package Roofing • Siding • Decks Concrete & Patio Stone Sidewalks & Driveways

AUTOMOTIVE

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Construction

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REAL ESTATE

Viking, AB

Barb Chrystian Real Estate Associate

1-780-385-0631 Visit our website to view our listing at: www.chrystianagencies.com RETAIL

5103-50 Street, Viking, Alberta 780-336-1169 lauriesvintagecreations@gmail.com Laurie Ritchie

DRYWALL TAPING

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WINDOWS & DOORS Government Certified for Energy Rebates

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p R o le t e ofi H o ng m e . F Reno . v ati o ns . D e c k s a rm Bu il d ing s. .

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LAW

East Central Alberta’s Largest Drug Store

Prescription service seven days a week

8:00-6:00 Mon.-Fri. 9:00-4:00 Saturdays 12:00-4:00 Sundays

CELEBRATING NEARLY 60 YEARS! SERVICES

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Dennis Bird 780-385-5689 Jeff Bird 780-390-0269

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Affordable Advertising with

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THE LAMONT

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CLASSIFIED AD RATES $10.75 first 25 words 39¢ each additional word PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 WEEKLY REVIEW Ph. 780-336-3422 Email: vikingreview @gmail.com

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LAMONT LEADER Ph. 780-895-2780 Email: lmtleader @gmail.com __________________ COMING COMING EVENTS Viking Historical Society Annual General Meeting will be Held at the Mike and Kyla Lawes Farm at 7 p.m.

February 27.

All Members Please Attend.

New Members Always Welcome!

08/09c __________________ Viking Skating Club Year End Carnival ‘80s theme Saturday, February 29 in the Viking Carena at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are $5 at the door.

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___________________ MEMORIAL MEMORIAL

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Holden 4-H Beef Club Annual Pancake Supper.

Tuesday, February 25th at the Holden Community Hall, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

TM08p __________________ Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Viking United Church Tuesday, February 25 5 to 7 p.m.

Free Will Offering Everyone Welcome

In Loving Memory of Frank Voltner

Marvel Construction Ltd. •New Construction • Renovations • Repairs FREE ESTIMATES!

Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial.

Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning.

Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087 tfnc __________________ Roy's Handyman Services. Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work.

Call 780-662-0146 or 780-232-3097.

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A 2018 AdWest survey shows that print still outperforms all other mediums for advertising in towns & villages.

What drives this?

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Tofield Mercury 780-662-4046 tofieldmerc.com Lamont Leader 780-895-2780 lamontleader.com The Weekly Review 780-336-3422 weeklyreview.ca ___________________

07/08c __________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR Townhouse for rent in Viking. $900/month plus utilities. Contact 780-385-5287.

51tfnc __________________ Spacious Apartments for rent in Tofield with in-suite laundry. Heat & water included. Ideal for family/seniors. 1) 2 bedroom - $800/month.

2) 3 bedroom $975/month (2 baths).

Contact: 780-932-0041.

TMtfnp __________________ FOR SALE SALE FOR •Heavy Duty 6ft Buhler Snow Blower with 3point hitch and hydraulic shutt •Restored 1942 Farmal MD Tractor / 1937 McCormick Deering W30 / 1958 Minniapolis Moline 5 Star with new back tires - runs good •Restorable Farmal 460 / John Deere 60 / John Deere AR Call for more info 780-336-3512 780-385-8814 08/10p

It only takes a little space, To write how much we miss you.

But it will take the rest of our lives, To forget the day we lost you.

All Your Family To love a Grandpa, And then to part, Is the greatest trial of the human heart.

With aching hearts we whisper, God Bless you Grandpa, We’ll miss you so.

All Your Grandchildren 07c ___________________

REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE Restaurant for Sale in Sedgewick 9,000 sq. ft. building, plus 3 lots 25x100.

Dining room plus lounge, 140 seats - plus opportunity for additional living space! Call 780-384-3600. Serious inquiries only! tfnp __________________ HAYFOR FOR SALE HAY SALE Hay for sale.

ALF/TM/BR/CW mix.

Shedded small square bales $7, round bales $70. Minimal rain.

Phone late evenings 780-942-4107 LL50/10p ___________________

HAY FOR

SALE

Big Round Alfalfa/ TimothyHay Bales.

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Can deliver40 bale loads.

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Ramlal (Steve) Arjoon Home Improvement Specialist 780-298-1955 steve.arjoon @yahoo.com Serving Viking & Beaver County 06/14p __________________ Marvel Construction Ltd. Commercial and Residental Cleaning Ramlal (Steve) Arjoon 780-298-1955 steve.arjoon @yahoo.com Serving Viking & Beaver County 06/14p __________________ 35+ years experience Drywall Taper for hire. Big jobs or small.

Living in Killam but willing to travel. Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka experience.

Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.)

Also do ceiling texture.

Non-drinker/partier, just want to get the work done.

Willing to work with existing building or taping crew.

Contact me if interested. 780-385-2106 / 780385-1251. tfnp __________________ Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564 tfnc

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Winners from successful Viking Red Cup Bonspiel

A Event Winners: The Ray Rattray team were the A Event winners of the Viking Red Cup Bonspiel held Feb. 7 and 8 at the Viking Curling Club.

B Event Winners; The Viking High School team won the B Event at the Viking Red Cup.

C Event Winner: The Daggan Maxwell team took the C Event at the Feb. 7-8 Viking Red Cup bonspiel.

D Event Winner: The Chad Bowen team won the D Event at the Viking Red Cup bonspiel.

Blanket Alberta Ads take approximately 10 days to process ________________________ AUCTIONS AUCTIONS UNRESERVED ONLINE AUCTION . Hydraulic and machine shop. Bidding starts February 14, bidding closes February 28. 8770-51 Ave, Edmonton. Preview February 14 & 27. Top quality Lathes, Mills, CNC Lathe, Saws, Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Equipment. Hundred of lots of tooling. A must to go t o . www.foothillsauctions.com.

Foothills Equipment Liquidation Co. Ltd. 780-9904367. ________________________ On-line Timed Auction Feb 20-26, MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds, Selling Vehicles, ATV's, Diesel Gen, Construction Heaters, Forklift, Tools, Coveralls. www.montgomeryauctions.com 1-800371-6963. ________________________ COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS FIREARMS WANTED FOR APRIL 18th, 2020 LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Militaria.

Auction or Purchase: Collections, Estates, Individual Items.

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These blanket classified ads are produced through a joint agreement by The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Lamont Leader, Tofield Mercury and Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA). These ads appear in all AWNA member papers (120 papers) for the cost of $269.00 (+gst) for the first 25 words, $8.00 per word over 25. To place a blanket classified, call a CARIBOU PUBLISHING representative at 780-385-6693 or email ads@thecommunitypress.com. ________________________ HEALTH HEALTH

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Viking 4-H Beef Club tours feed mill in Killam recently Luke Brooke Club Reporter

On January 17, the Viking Beef Club went to the Killam Feed and Farm Supply to tour the feed mill for an educational activity.

We learned about the kind of food that members feed to their animals. We got to see how the feed is mixed, and why minerals and nutrients are added. We were shown the different machinery and the difference

between rolled and chop feed. We really appreciate Brent and Leanne Gaume taking the time on a cold and busy day to show us around!

Kinsella Hall cleanup was our second community service held on January 19. We stacked chairs, wiped and put away tables, cleaned floors, washed dishes and set up for bingo.

Once again, we were provided with fantastic treats from the Kinsella ladies.

On January 24 and 25, a number of members of the Viking Beef Club and other clubs in the 4-H Beaver District attended the Stock Show U-Fitting clinic. The clinic was held for juniors giving demonstrations on clipping, grooming, and products for cattle fitting. Three Viking Beef Club members participated in the 4-H Heifer Show. We would like to congratulate Carter Woods of the Tofield 4-H Beef Club for a

The Viking 4-H Beef Club members on their feed mill tour held recently in Killam.

MOMS! GRANDMAS! This is for you!

BABIES of

2019

Presented by: THE WEEKLY REVIEW will celebrate the babies born in 2019 in our March 4 issue.

For $32+GST, your baby’s photo will appear in our special BABIES OF 2019 feature and be entered to win a Gift Certificate from a local business and a 2-year gift subscription to The Weekly Review.

IT’S EASY TO TAKE PART....

Just stop by or send us a clear photo of your baby with the child’s full name, date of birth, and parents’ names, as well as $33.60 to have your baby be a part of the feature.

Photos and information can be emailed to ads@weeklyreview.ca or dropped off at our office on main street, or mailed to Box 240, Viking, AB, T0B 4N0.

If mailed in and you wish for the pictures to be returned, please include a self-addressed envelope, or pick up the photos at our office anytime after publication.

Deadline for entries: Friday, Feb. 28, 2020

Champion (first in class) placing in Senior’s Showmanship and to Logan Brooke of the Viking 4-H Beef Club for a Reserve (second in class) placing in the Junior Class. It was an interesting event and there were lots of people!

On February 3, the club had its monthly meeting where we were

awarded with a donation from the Brettzky’s Hockey Challenge Committee. We will be using this much appreciated donation to buy new rubber mats for the arena floor for show day.

We have also decided that we will be getting new black show shirts for the club to wear at show to represent the

club.

We are starting to plan for our mock and achievement day activities. Members are busy feeding and working with their project animals. We had a fun learning activity to practice our impromptu speaking for our club communications activity on February 7.

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