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Volume 112, Issue 31
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
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Carelessness and apathy continue a highlight at to plague Flagstaff recycling efforts Robbie Burns
‘Address to a Haggis’
Night in Killam
ALLY ANDERSON PHOTO
Perry Robinson has become well-known for his fiery address to the haggis, reciting Robbie Burns’ classic poem with fire and flare during Robbie Burns Night in Flagstaff. This was the event’s second time being held in the Killam Community Hall to accomodate an always growing crowd. The evening celebrated all things Scottish, and was declared a success. More photos P31.
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
When Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management picked up office paper recycling from bins throughout the region recently, contamination forced the entire load to go directly to the landfill. Contaminated loads at every stop made the entire effort an exercise in futility. Facility Manager Murray Hampshire says the issue of contamination was a hot topic afterwards with the board. “Several ideas were discussed including discontinuing the program, moving bins to supervised transfer sites, and more,” he says. He’s hoping that getting the message out will help stop the extremely high levels of contamination in the paper recycling bins. See RECYCLING P18
FIRST dinner raises funds and awareness in Flagstaff region Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Flagstaff’s Informed Response Sharing Team’s (FIRST) 22nd annual dinner and auction in Alliance on Saturday, Feb. 1 was more than just an opportunity to raise funds, but also raise awareness in the Flagstaff Region. Hosted by Board member Sylvia Wold, the evening featured a live auction presided over by Dale Jones and Darrin Holben that proved both entertaining for the audience and fruitful for FIRST. Jones marvelled over the milestone reached by the annual event, celebrating its 22nd anniversary, and called attention to the fact that there are some who have supported it by attending or donating items or both annually over all those years. LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO Jones, who normally cracks the audiCamrose MLA Jackie Lovely and Battle River-Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek were ence up with his jokes and stories, was in a perfect example of provincial and federal working together when they combined their bids to purchase a luscious chocolate cake created by Pat MacKinnon fine form again Saturday night, as he and helper Darrin Holben conducted a live during the live auction at the FIRST dinner Saturday evening in Alliance. auction for some of the larger donations. Published weekly in Killam & Sedgewick, Alberta www.thecommunitypress.com
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Jones had some very serious moments throughout the evening, pointing out that the work done by FIRST on behalf of the community was important, adding, “Bullying and domestic violence are community issues.” At one point in the evening, Jones called for the audience to sing the national anthem; a very moving moment for the evening. From before supper to the end of the live auction, more than 136 silent auction items were available for bids from the audience, each item donated by local residents, businesses, and organizations in support of FIRST. The annual dinner and auction is the organization’s primary fundraising event, says FIRST and FFCS Director Lynne Jenkinson, along with any grant funding awarded throughout the year. This year’s bounty will help fund “Unstoppable Tracy,” appearing at Flagstaff schools this June; Parents for Fun in Flagstaff’s Healthy Families Mom’s Connection prog ram; the Camrose Hospice Society volunSee FIRST P14 Funded by the Government of Canada
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CUTTER RALLY Saturday, February 15, 2020 Contact Calvin Hogg 780-385-4686 WILD ROSE CO-OP RECREATION CENTRE - SEDGEWICK
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SNOWMOBILE or QUAD RALLY FAMILY DAY FEBRUARY 17, 2020 $20 per hand, or two hands for $35! Pre-register at the Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre between 10 a.m. and Noon Call Andrew at 780-385-4501 for more information Sedgewick Rec Board is sponsoring FREE BOWLING & SKATING for FAMILY DAY, Monday, February 17th
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February 2020 Meetings
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Public Works Updates Please refer to www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work happening throughout the County. Winter Road Maintenance: Roadways are cleared of snow as necessary. During normal winter conditions, County gravel roads should be cleared of snow within four days, unless there is heavy snow and persistent winds. One plow truck is designated to remove snow and apply sand/salt to oil and paved surface roads. Two graders are allocated for snow and ice removal on MG30 roads. Back roads or blind roads will not be plowed unless deemed necessary by Public Works.
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Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.
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Scenes from Saturday’s Robbie Burns event in Killam
Piper Doug Brown of Forestburg led the parade of pipes into the Killam Community Hall on Saturday, Feb. 1, followed by Mark Burden, Ian Malcolm, Devan Burden, and David Samm in this photo.
The Battle River Pipes and Drums Kevin Kerr and Hobie Campbell.
Alliance Continued from Page 19 The Argyle WI will be having a Valentine’s Tea Party on Wednesday, Feb. 12, the usual meeting day. There are four visitors confirmed to be coming from Camrose. We hope to have lots more. The Lougheed ladies would be especially welcome, children included. The annual Alliance Rockets Hockey Tournament was last weekend. There were two Alliance teams playing. I hear there were some good games. The Annual Congregational meeting of the United Church was held on Sunday after the service. It was decided to once again host the Meet Your Neighbour Night with a spaghetti supper and silent auction on Saturday, March 14. Wishes for a speedy recovery go to Larry Duncan, who is recovering from heart surgery in Edmonton. Vickie Cloakey continues to hold down a bed in the Royal Alex while she fights the infection following surgery on her leg. She is really missing home and all of us. Donna Coombs comes to Alliance this Tuesday, Feb. 4, to give aid to seniors and will come on Tuesday, March 3. John says that he is very grateful to all the folks that comforted him, came to the memorial, brought food, and provided comfort in their special ways. He says that there is no shortage of friends in this community if you want friends. A man commented on his wife’s hobbies. He said if you knit you’re a nit-wit. If you crochet you’re a hooker. She replied that she was bistitchual.
Very talented Highland dancers were on the program at the Robbie Burns Night in Killam on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely gave the Selkirk Grace at this year’s Robbie Burns Night.
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