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Tofield RCMP seeing lower crime Sgt. Paul hopeful to get rates ‘even lower’ Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
Tofield RCMP Sgt. Cameron Paul gave a detachment second quarter update (July to September) to Ryley council members during the village council meeting Dec. 12, sharing crime statistics pointing towards a decreased crime rate. “We did a project identifying habitual offenders (where our) members identified six active, prolific offenders that are involved in property crime, or drug related crime,” he said, adding that an additional four were identified bringing the total to 10. Sgt. Paul said that of the 10 identified, seven are currently either serving prison terms or remanded awaiting trial, two out on bail, and another out on bail with lifted restrictions. “Those on community release we are monitoring very regularly,” he said. Sgt. Paul said that possession of stolen property crimes are up 25 percent from last year but it was expected. “There was an increase in possession property crime, which was expected. If you catch people with stolen property, those charges are going to go up,” he said. Councillor Sheldon Reid asked Sgt. Paul for details around the monitoring of criminals out on community release.
“We work really closely with Alberta Probation, so when people are out on release, like pretrial release, then they are being monitored by probation. But in addition to that, we work with probation to monitor them. So they may have street enforceable conditions, that we will follow up with them,” he said. “But if we have one that doesn't have those specifically, when they're residing in our area, we just make a point of making our presence known to them as much as we possibly can.” Other parts of Sgt. Paul’s report showed a rise in drug charges from zero in 2022 to two in 2023, however an overall drop from six in 2019. Municipal traffic bylaw charges remained at zero while municipal bylaw charges dropped from seven in 2022 to five in 2023 and total motor vehicle collisions dropped from 34 in 2022 to 31 in 2023 which was a further drop from 2019 when 39 were reported. Sgt. Paul said that overall, the Tofield area has shown a 38 percent decrease in criminal code offenses and while he is happy with that, he said they want to push it even lower. “We're trending downwards. And of course, I want to get this even lower. A 38 percent decrease is really good. We're going to push harder at it,” he said. “The crew is really wanting to, especially with the rural property crime (although) it’s not as bad in this jurisdiction as some others.”
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Christmas Hamper program delivers to 99 in need this past Christmas season Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
This past year, about 30 volunteers with the Christmas Hamper program for Tofield, Ryley and Beaver County West sorted, packed, and distributed 99 hampers, which is down from the 122 hampers delivered last year. Hamper delivery day was Wednesday, December 20, with preparation of sorting and packing starting on Monday, Dec. 18. “The Christmas Hamper Program provides families who need a little extra support with a Christmas food hamper and gifts during the holiday season. Our 2023 went very well. Including community volunteers, school volunteers, and delivery drivers in both Tofield and Ryley, we had about 30 volunteers,” said Vanita Eglauer, Sec-
retary-Treasurer of the Hamper Committee. “The Community Christmas Hamper committee is made up of representatives and volunteers from Tofield and Ryley & area, TRA F o o d b a n k , Tofield/Beaver West FCSS, and others. The committee meets regularly in the fall to plan for the hampers,” Eglauer said. There are numerous programs, fundraisers, and events held to collect funds for the Christmas Hampers. “Support for the Christmas Hampers come in a variety of forms. Stuff the Bus is the major fundraising vehicle where the community can purchase ‘Hampers of Hope’ representing food in the Christmas Hampers. IGA contributes matching financial support for the
Christmas Hampers based on purchases at Stuff the Bus. Breakfast with Santa proceeds were earmarked for the Hampers this year, we received financial support from local churches, businesses, and individuals, and the schools in Tofield and Ryley held food drives collecting much needed hamper food items,” Eglauer said. Gifts that were purchased and delivered from the angel trees are also delivered with the hampers. “When families with children call FCSS to request a Christmas Hamper, an angel is created that includes the child's age, the hamper number, and some gift ideas or wishes for that particular child. If there are multiple children in the family, an angel is created for each,” Eglauer said. Angels were made and
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per number. On hamper delivery day, the gift bags are brought to the Tofield hall, and placed with the correct hamper numbers to be picked up or delivered with the food hampers,” said Eglauer. This year Tim Horton’s Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign, held Novem-
ber 13-19, donated the $642.38 in proceeds towards the angel tree gifts. “On behalf of the Community Christmas Hamper Committee, we can't thank everyone enough for their continued support of the Christmas Hamper Program,” Eglauer said.
Santa meet and greet held at local business This year Crystal Buyar Beauty and Wye Knot Massage in Tofield held a Santa meet-and-greet and photo opportunity on Saturday, December 16. Crystal Buyar said the event went great considering it was last minute. About 20 families stopped by, which was more than expected. Kids received a candy cane and hot chocolate, and, of course, met Santa. This event also offered the opportunity for last minutes shopping, and Buyar said they carry a lot of local items.
Pictured below are Danny, 6, and Izzy, 3. Clothing donations for the homeless were being accepted during this event, but they are always accepting clothes for the home-
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Minor Hockey Report: Rennie comes up big in weekend games Kerry Anderson These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.) Tofield U13 Titans (116-1) skated to a 2-1 win at Cold Lake on Friday. The home team was leading 1-0 after the second period when Tysen Boese tied the game 6:18 into the third, and then Levi Montgomery got the winner with 6:32 remaining. Austin Dehid picked up an assist. Evan Ligard stopped 46 shots in the contest for a .979 save percentage game. On Saturday, Tofield played Lloydminster to a 3-3 tie coming back three times in the game played at Lamont Arena. Levi Montgomery scored twice in the contest, while Aiden Baraniuk also connected. Assists went to; Kooper Waldo (2a) and Logan Riddell. Evan Ligard was in goal for Tofield. Tofield U15 Titans (6-83) dropped a 6-4 game against Edgerton/Chauvin on Friday at Lamont Arena. The teams were tied 4-4 after two, but E/C scored two in the
third for the win. Scoring for Tofield were; Gabriel Thorson (1g 1a), Phenyx Ladwig (1g 1a), Logan Suchy and Marshall McLeod. Assists went to; Avery Klassen, Logan Kropp, Ben Fleming and Merek Fritz. On Sunday, Tofield lost a 2-1 lead with only six seconds remaining in the game and settled for a 2-2 tie at Lloydminster. Steven Cardinal and Merek Fritz scored, while Avery Klassen, Logan Kropp and Hunter Madro picked up assists. David Cardinal stopped 25 in goal. Tofield U18 Titans (103-1) won two games over the weekend. On Friday, Titans hosted St. Paul and beat the visitors 5-2. The game was tied at two after two, before Tofield
scored three unanswered goals in the third. Scoring for Titans were; Owen Rennie (2g), Ty Rude (1g 1a), Carter Olson (2a), Ryan Conrad (1g), Evan Suchy (1g), Nicholas Tooke (1a), Noah Peterson (1a), and Josh Swedberg (1a). Jacob Bigney got the win in goal. On Sunday the team travelled to Lloydminster and administered an 11-0 shutout win on the home team led by Scott Jardine’s hat trick. Other scorers were; Owen Rennie (2g 2a), Jorden Suchy (1g 2a), Noah Peterson (1g 1a), Ty Rude (1g 1a), Brady Suchy (1g 1a), Evan Suchy (1g 1a), Josh Swedberg (2a), Koston McNabb (2a), Carter Olson (1g), Nicholas Tooke (1a), Hudson Stephen (1a), Brandon
Warawa (1a), Ryan Conrad (1a), and Christian Pruden (1a). Tofield’s Emmytt Yurkoski got a goal and two assists as his Sherwood Park U17 AAA Squires beat the Storm on Sunday. Tofield’s Landon Van Engelen picked up an assist in his Red Lake Minors 5-2 win over Dryden on Friday in Superior International Junior Hockey League play. Tofield’s Ty Yoder continues his league play after a holiday break for the NAIT Ooks as they play SAIT twice this coming weekend. Hudson Lungal picked up an assist as his Sherwood Park Flyers beat Lethbridge 6-4 on Sunday in U15 AAA play.
Joshua Melney With deep sadness our family announces that our beloved Joshua Melney of Tofield, Alberta has left this world, following a tragic accident on New Years Day. Joshua was a well-loved member of the Tofield community. He loved music and played many instruments, including drums, bass, guitar, and piano. He took great joy in performing during his church's worship services and has most recently been serving at the Bardo Lutheran Church. Josh had a gentle spirit, with a strong desire to protect all creatures. He loved animals, was a strong advocate for human rights, and for all people to be treated fairly and accepted. His laughter, color, and love of terrible puns will be missed by all who knew him. He was a beloved brother to Melissa, Emily, Sarah, and Cheryl, and the cherished son of Ken and Josie. He was also Uncle to eight nieces and nephews, not to mention a good friend to several cats and dogs of the family. Josh, your sweet, precious and FABULOUS spirit will be sorely missed. We trust that you are at peace and rocking out some heavenly harp tunes. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Bardo Lutheran Church, with a private interment to follow. Memorial donations can be made to the Edmonton Hope Mission. Weber Funeral Home 780-662-3959 www.weberfuneralhome.ca
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LOOSE ENDS I decided
Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist
I’ve made some decisions about 2024. Not resolutions; resolutions are made to be broken. You
can’t break a decision. Here are a few examples. I decided on Jan. 2 to lose some weight. I don’t know how much ‘some’ is – midway between a bit and a bunch, I think. I can’t put an exact number on it because then I’d drive myself nuts wondering if it was a good number or bad, too high or too low, and stress makes me hungry. I’d also be watching every morsel that Hubby eats, thinking how lucky he is
that I love him, lest I stab him in one ear with the meat thermometer. Just to remind him that when I’m in the house he vowed to stay away from the coconut filled ruffles and marshmallow filled Wagon Wheels. (Remember those? They still look and taste the same but are so tiny all you get is one bite and zip! It’s gone. So you have to eat twice as many. Conspiracy, anyone?) But he’s getting on in years so I can forgive
him the odd memory lapse. On Jan. 3, I decided to start living like a regular person. A regular person gets up, eats breakfast and has a second cup of coffee and still has time to do the laundry – folded and put away, not left in the basket for two weeks, hidden in the linen closet – and whip up a couple of quilts for her guild members to admire at their next meeting, all before lunch.
‘Lunch’ being the meal eaten at or around noon instead of 3:45 and will include at least one vegetable (one raw baby carrot doesn’t count) and no chocolate (see example one), and no napping afterwards. Regular persons don’t nap after every meal; they wash and wax floors and dust tables, do shopping, visit with friends and hand write thank you notes for Christmas gifts, even the two pound box of choco-
lates that you set out front on the curb with a note: ‘Please take. No charge for saving my life.’ And today I decided that every hour of sitting will be divided into 20 minute segments to make room for walking and doing simple leg exercises because Hubby says he’s not lugging me around. Not that I’d expect him to; I’d squash the poor guy and then who would put up with me?
RCMP raise the alarm after drug overdoses more than double in 2023 Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
The Alberta RCMP are issuing a warning to the public in response to an over 100 percent increase in drug overdoses from Jan. to Nov. in 2023 than in all of 2022. Additionally, opioid related deaths rose to 1,262 which is up by 255 compared to the same time period last year. In their December press release, the Alberta RCMP want to remind the public that street drugs are not always what they appear to be. “Drugs marketed as fentanyl (sometimes pink, blue, red, purple or containing a mixture of these colors) may in fact be a mixture of unknown
potency and characteristics, making a user’s “normal dose” potentially more dangerous,” said the release. “The increase in overdoses, and the possible resistance to naloxone, suggest that fatal overdoses may occur more often.” The RCMP said the signs of a fentanyl overdose include slow, irregular and shallow breathing, pinpoint pupils, muscle stiffness, seizures and unconsciousness. They suggest drug users carry a naloxone kit and know how to use it to respond to a suspected overdose, in addition to asking someone to check on them and avoid using alone. The release also stated the RCMP are working to
dismantle the high-volume traffickers by employing the expertise of proactive and specialized units like the General Investigative Sections, Crime Reductions Units and Major Crime Units. They are also working with other law enforcement agencies to keep both domestic production and importation of Fentanyl out of our communities. In August, new federal regulations classified certain chemicals as fentanyl precursors, allowing law enforcement to act against any illegal importation, distribution, and use of these precursor chemicals. The RCMP National Chemical Precursor Diversion Program also liaises with
Health Canada and the chemical industry to deal with clandestine laboratories, and to provide training to the chemical industry to identify, monitor and prevent suspicious activity. The Federal Policing program collaborates with domestic and international law enforcement partners through specialized units such as Federal Serious and Organized Crime, the Alberta Clandestine Lab Enforcement and Response (CLEAR) Team, and the Integrated Border Enforcement Team. Statistics show an increase in suspected drug overdoses with 1,026 (all drugs combined) from Jan to Nov 2023, compared to only 511 in all of 2022. Of these suspected
Tofield Grade 12 students start new year with grad photos Kate Priestley Student Reporter
January 5 to 7 brought the Tofield School grade 12 class their graduation photo shoot. Photographer Carla Lehman took the photos and grade 11 student Taylor Charlesworth assisted her as part of her Work Experience class. “I helped with the sets and minor hair fixes and stuff,” Charlesworth stated. When asked about the process of the photo taking, she went on to say, “well we sat them down in the gown and gave
them the paper diploma first, then gave the girls flowers to pose with. Then we did some standing photos with them holding the paper diploma along with the diploma cover. And then we put them in the cap as well as the gown. We also did some casual shots for some students if they wanted. In total, we did about 5 or 6 sets for the students, with a ton of photos per set.” It is also noted that if the grade 12s want to redo their photos, they must book an appointment with Carla Lehman, on their own time.
overdoses, 33.8 percent (347) ended in death. The RCMP said that although only the medical examiner can confirm overdose deaths and the type of drugs used, this is the preliminary information collected by responding members of the Alberta RCMP. Additionally, 63 naloxone deployments were reported from Jan to Nov. 2023 compared to 51 for all of 2022. In Tofield, RCMP Sgt. Cameron Paul said the provincial issues with drug overdoses largely have not affected the Tofield area. “We attended 23 deaths in 2022 and only 2 were overdoses. In 2023 we attended 10 deaths and only one of those was an overdose,” he said. “(We are going) in a different
direction than what is happening elsewhere in the province. Our drug crime has had a significant decrease with the laying of only two charges in 2023 (from six in 2019)” Meanwhile, police would like anyone with information about illegal activity regarding fentanyl or any other drug, to please contact your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
We have gone through much pain and stress The last few years have brought much division to friends, family, and we need to heal from it all. Join us January 12 & 13 as we explore the 3 Phases of
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Taylor Charlesworth (L) helping grade 12 student, Belle Ray (R), with her props. MS. M. KORPAN PHOTO
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Not much to look forward to in 2024
Well, we’re into a new year. Do I hold much optimism for 2024? Nope … not a chance … Nadda! Here in the country I was born and raised in, we have a Federal government led by a fool who doesn’t care about half of its citizens. A leader who has no leadership skills. A man who openly calls his fellow countrymen racist while he has been known to parade around in blackface paint. No, our country is in a mess with a federal government supported by a lame duck NDP leader who has signed on with the Liberals to preserve his job … at least until the government has to call an election. If wise common-sense Canadians ever re-elect Jagmeet Singh, my faith in Canadian wisdom will have totally evaporated. Yet in spite of all this madness going on in our country, things are hopelessly worse south of our border. It’s an election year in the Excited States. Yet, news outlets such as CNN are still so fascinated with Donald Trump and his loss in the 2020 election it’s all they can talk about. And the constant persecution of the former president by the media and the Democratic Party and its appointees is way over the top. States and the Federal Justice department have Trump in courts across the land on charges of leading to overthrow the 2020 election results. He faces four felony counts in Washington, D.C. He faces 13 felony counts in Georgia. The Colorado and Maine governments are trying to block him from being on the fall ballot for president because he led an insurrection surrounding the Jan 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capital. Others such as Oregon,
Michigan, Illinois, and Minnesota are considering similar motions to disqualify him from their state ballots. Yet here is Trump, surprisingly, leading in all polls to reclaim the Republican Party presidential nomination to battle against President Joe Biden. His rival Biden is ready for the fall presidential election. Biden has not been a strong president. Unfortunately there is not much opposition to compete against a sitting president. He, like our Prime Minister, is vacuous, more due to senility than stupidity, but nonetheless he doesn’t inspire confidence either nationally or on the world stage. The Democrats themselves as a party, are following the woke World Economic Forum agenda leading their country into a mire of hopelessness and becoming less important on the world stage. Much like Canada, although Canada is much further down the list of useless when it comes to presence on the world stage. Both the president and former president are known quantities going into the 2024 election and none of the qualities of either is good. I could support Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. She is younger, coherent, and has experience at both the state level and on the international stage. While she is gaining support, Trump is so far ahead in the Republican nomination race it’s hard to see her pulling it out. And even if she did win the nomination Trump would be crying fix, and his sycophants would be screaming
from the sidelines in support, just waiting for the go sign to riot and turn the country on its ear. If it comes to Trump against Biden in the fall big show, can you expect anything different in spite of the final result? It would be the 2020 nightmare all over again! Just like Trump, Biden’s faithful will be clambering on the sidelines waiting for their sign to riots and cry over the results. We have seen it for four years since the last election. Do Americans really want more of this tragic comedy played out again for the next four years? No! We can only hope that the Americans come to their senses somewhere, and the sooner the better, and a third party candidate is launched (neither a follower of the Democrat or Republican rulers) … aka the backroom boys. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has announced he won’t seek
re-election but rumours abound about him possibly being a third party candidate for president. Now Manchin is 75, so he’s at the age where he should be retiring, but many American Senators and House of Representatives seem to thrive in the sleepy halls of power well into their late 80s. Why? I don’t know. But Manchin is known as a moderate and he still has all his faculties. That’s in his favour. But I don’t see anything positive coming out of the U.S presidential election in 2024. On the other hand, it looks like there will be a concentrated effort to put mankind back on the moon to start the process of colonization (I know I shouldn’t use that word, but I will) beginning this year. Maybe that will be the positive coming out of 2024. Stop the world. I, and many others, want to get off! JOHN MATHER
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MCSNet offers another option for internet Patricia Harcourt
work with non-profit organizations and other public use facilities to provide free Viking Town Council listened to a presen- WiFi at what are called “hot spots” for tation by Kevin Bernhardt, business devel- places where people gather such as rinks, opment manager for MCSNet, at council’s community halls, FCSS, and the train station. Dec. 18 regular meeting. “It allows people to try it out,” he said, Council is exploring its options after a November meeting where Deputy Mayor “and gives them an idea of how it works.” It Cindy Lefsrud unsuccessfully passed a also helps to “build out the network and motion ending the town’s involvement in provide free, high speed internet to the pubproviding the option of Internet service for lic.” MCSNet is a family owned business based residents. The matter was tabled by then councillor Clint Nearing (since resigned) who said, along with Councillor Dana Ewashko, that more information was needed before council could make such a decision. Bernhardt outlined the services MCSNet could provide residents and businesses as a wireless internet provider. Viking already has 46 fixed wireless MCSNet customers and 11 GigAir customers. The latter was described as cheaper and faster than the wireless service and it is a foundation on which to build a network. He said MCSNet would upgrade existing customers for free, and the company would
in St. Paul. It states in its presentation that it is “one of Canada’s largest wireless internet service providers (WISPs) in operation within the telecommunication industry.” Its service area goes from Lloydminster to St. Paul, and rural Edmonton to Athabasca. “We connect countryside communities across Alberta with our fibre, GigAir and MCSnet towers,” stated the presentation, serving over 25,000 customers throughout northeastern Alberta and a small section of northwestern Saskatchewan.
County approves foundation grant, interim budget, EIP planning contract Patricia Harcourt
The 2021 Federal Census, released in 2022, puts funding in the county’s service area as Beaver County approved grant funding follows: Tofield Service Area - population for the Beaver Health Foundation of $6,800 3,873 or 66% for funding of $13,200; Viking at the county’s Dec. 13 regular meeting. The Service Area - population of 1995, or 34% for funding is provided on an annual basis to funding of $6,800. Beaver County also approved its Interim health foundations in Viking and Tofield and is based on population in the service Operating Budget and 2024 Capital Budget at their last meeting of 2023. area. Total expenditures were $23,689,490 with a Each foundation must make an application to the county for the funding, which is tax levy of $14,668, 679. For the capital budget there was approved expenditures of $20,000 in total yearly.
$11,460,987 with a tax levy of $1,780,987. Council has also waived the purchasing policy and authorized administration to be the approving authority when making capital expenditures approved in the 2024 capital budget. Council awarded a Request for Proposal for an Equity Industrial Park Area Structure Plan contract to Bearisto and Associates, which will include a railway evaluation. Council also approved a Safety Codes Council Joint Quality Management Plan.
2 - Beaver County Chronicle, January 10, 2024
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ƳȅǣȇǣɀɎȸƏɎǣɮƺ ɀɀǣɀɎƏȇɎ ! ٮȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵ ³ƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ ȸƺ ɵȒɖ ɀȒȅƺȒȇƺ ɯǝȒ Ɏǝȸǣɮƺɀ ǣȇ Ə ƳɵȇƏȅǣƬ ƺȇɮǣȸȒȇȅƺȇɎً ǝƏȇƳǼǣȇǕ Ə ɮƏȸǣƺɎɵ Ȓǔ ɎƏɀǸɀ ɯǣɎǝ ƺƏɀƺ ƏȇƳ ƺǔǔǣƬǣƺȇƬɵّ Xǔ Ɏ ɀȒɖȇƳɀ ǼǣǸƺ ɵȒɖً ɯƺ ǝƏɮƺ Ɏǝƺ ȵƺȸǔƺƬɎ ȅǣɀɀǣȒȇِ hȒǣȇ Ȓɖȸ ɎƺƏȅ Əɀ Əȇ ƳȅǣȇǣɀɎȸƏɎǣɮƺ ɀɀǣɀɎƏȇɎ ! ٮȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵ ³ƺȸɮ ٢ɎƺȅȵȒȸƏȸɵ Ɏƺȸȅ ȵȒɀǣɎǣȒȇ٣ً ɯǝƺȸƺ ƺɮƺȸɵ ƳƏɵ ƫȸǣȇǕɀ Ə ȇƺɯ ƬǝƏǼǼƺȇǕƺ ƏȇƳ Ə ƬǝƏȇƬƺ ɎȒ ɀǝȒɯƬƏɀƺ ɵȒɖȸ ɀɖȵƺȸȵȒɯƺȸ ȒȸǕƏȇǣɿƏɎǣȒȇ ƏȇƳ ȅɖǼɎǣɎƏɀǸǣȇǕِ nƺƏȵ ǣȇɎȒ Ɏǝǣɀ ƺɴƬǣɎǣȇǕ ȸȒǼƺ ƏȇƳ ȅƏǸƺ Ə ȸƺƏǼ ǣȅȵƏƬɎ ǣȇ Ȓɖȸ ƬȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵٍ ¨ȸȒǴƺƬɎ !ȒȒȸƳǣȇƏɎȒȸ ٮ0«¨ IǣȇƏȇƬƺ áƺٔȸƺ Ȓȇ Ɏǝƺ ǝɖȇɎ ǔȒȸ Ə ɀǝƏȸȵً ɀȒǼɖɎǣȒȇٮȒȸǣƺȇɎƺƳ ¨ȸȒǴƺƬɎ !ȒȒȸƳǣȇƏɎȒȸ ɎȒ ƫȸǣȇǕ Ɏǝƺǣȸ ƏȇƏǼɵɎǣƬƏǼ ȵȸȒɯƺɀɀ ɎȒ !ȒȸȵȒȸƏɎƺ ³ƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ ɎƺƏȅِ IȒƬɖɀǣȇǕ Ȓȇ 0«¨ ƏȇƳ IǣȇƏȇƬƺً ɵȒɖٔǼǼ ƫƺ Ɏǝƺ ƳȸǣɮǣȇǕ ǔȒȸƬƺ ƫƺǝǣȇƳ ƺɴƬǣɎǣȇǕ ȵȸȒǴƺƬɎɀ ɎǝƏɎ Əȸƺ ƏǼǼ ƏƫȒɖɎ ȅȒƳƺȸȇǣɿǣȇǕ Ȓɖȸ ɀɵɀɎƺȅɀِ «ƺȵȒȸɎǣȇǕ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ JƺȇƺȸƏǼ xƏȇƏǕƺȸ Ȓǔ !ȒȸȵȒȸƏɎƺ ³ƺȸɮǣƬƺɀً ɵȒɖȸ ȵȸȒǴƺƬɎ ȅƏȇƏǕƺȅƺȇɎ ɀǸǣǼǼɀ ɯǣǼǼ ƫƺ Ǹƺɵ ǣȇ ɎȸƏȇɀǔȒȸȅǣȇǕ ǝȒɯ ɯƺ ɯȒȸǸِ «ƺƏƳɵ ɎȒ ȅƏǸƺ Ə ƫǣǕ ǣȅȵƏƬɎّ áƺٔȸƺ ȸƺƏƳɵ ǔȒȸ ɵȒɖٍ ³ƺƏɀȒȇƏǼ !ȸƺɯ xƺȅƫƺȸ ٮǕȸǣƬɖǼɎɖȸƏǼ ³ƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ (Ȓ ɵȒɖ ǼȒɮƺ Ɏǝƺ ȒɖɎƳȒȒȸɀّ áƺٔȸƺ ǼȒȒǸǣȇǕ ǔȒȸ Əȇ ƺȇɎǝɖɀǣƏɀɎǣƬ ǣȇƳǣɮǣƳɖƏǼ ɎȒ ƫȸǣȇǕ Ɏǝƺǣȸ ɀǸǣǼǼɀ ɎȒ Ȓɖȸ Ǖ ³ƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ ɎƺƏȅٍ hȒǣȇ Ȓɖȸ ɎƺƏȅ Əɀ Ə ¨ƺɀɎǣƬǣƳƺ ȵȵǼǣƬƏɎȒȸ X ¨ٽɖȸɀɖƏȇɎ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ X٫È٫ ٫0 !ȒǼǼƺƬɎǣɮƺ ǕȸƺƺȅƺȇɎ٦ nȒƬƏǼ ÈȇǣȒȇ zȒ٫ ِپײ «ƺȵȒȸɎǣȇǕ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ǕȸǣƬɖǼɎɖȸƏǼ IǣƺǼƳȅƏȇً ɵȒɖٔǼǼ ȵǼƏɵ Ə ɮǣɎƏǼ ȸȒǼƺ ǣȇ ǸƺƺȵǣȇǕ ƺƏɮƺȸ !ȒɖȇɎɵ ƫƺƏɖɎǣǔɖǼِ
IȒȸ ȅȒȸƺ ǣȇǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇً ƏȇƳ ƳƺɎƏǣǼɀ Ȓȇ ǝȒɯ ɎȒ ƏȵȵǼɵً ɮǣɀǣɎ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ ڽJȒɮƺȸȇȅƺȇɎ ! ڽƏȸƺƺȸɀ
³ɎƏɵ ǣȇ xƏǣǼǣȇǕ ǼǣɀɎ Ɏǝƺ ǼȒȒȵٍ áƺƫɀǣɎƺ
JƺɎ ȇƺɯɀً ȅƺƺɎǣȇǕ ǝǣǕǝǼǣǕǝɎɀً Ɏǝƺ ȸȒƏƳ ƬȒȇɀɎȸɖƬɎǣȒȇ ɀƬǝƺƳɖǼƺً Ɏǝƺ !ǝȸȒȇǣƬǼƺً ƏȇƳ ȅȒȸƺ ٮƳǣȸƺƬɎ ɎȒ ɵȒɖȸ ǣȇƫȒɴٍ
XȇǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ Ȓȇ !ȒɖȇɎɵ ȵȸȒǕȸƏȅɀ ƏȇƳ ɀƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ ƬƏȇ ƫƺ ǔȒɖȇƳ Ȓȇ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺً ƏǼȒȇǕ ɯǣɎǝ Ɏǝƺ ǼƏɎƺɀɎ ȇƺɯɀِ
³ȒƬǣƏǼ ȅƺƳǣƏ IǣȇƳ ɖɀ Ȓȇ IƏƬƺƫȒȒǸً æ ٢ÁɯǣɎɎƺȸ٣ً XȇɀɎƏǕȸƏȅً çȒɖÁɖƫƺً ƏȇƳ nǣȇǸƺƳXȇِ
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4 - Beaver County Chronicle, January 10, 2024
New dust control policy charges landowner fully for product Patricia Harcourt Several policies and bylaws were reviewed and revised at council’s Dec. 13 regular meeting, including that which deals with dust control. Council rescinded Policy PW06, Dust Control and Accompanying Administrative Procedure and approved Policy INFR-006. Council also rescinded Policy PW-021, Dust Control Applications and Payments Deemed Received, and then incorporated it into the new Dust Control Policy. Dan Blackie, General Manager of Infrastructure, said this was done to improve “efficiency and clarity.” The new dust control policy makes the landowner pay 100 per cent of the cost of the product used for short-term applications. Blackie said that this puts it in alignment with the long-term applicants who already pay 100 per cent of the cost. The new dust control policy also clarifies the process for consideration of long-term dust control applications. These clarifications include some definitions, application process and open house process. The policy now also added into the document the length of the term of the long-term appli-
cation tax. Policy CCL-002 referring to “Council Representation on External Committees” was rescinded in favour of the adoption of Policy GOV-005 of the same name. Margaret Jones, Manager of Legislative Services, recommended that only a few adjustments be made to the policy following a decision by the Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) in November not to change councillor remuneration on these committees. “Remuneration for attendance at external committee meetings is included in the annual council budget,” she said, noting: “Council members from other municipalities are also members of the external committees.” Also rescinded was the former Policy CCL-004 called “Councillor Telecommunication Equipment,” and replaced with Policy GOV-007 of the same name. Administration recommended that the changes in the new policy would state that purchase of a printer is optional. Also, there would be a removal of the requirement for the county to provide internet access and equipment, and require councillors to arrange for this service with their preferred internet service provider. The monthly internet access
Fort Auto Sales is seeking an Automotive Technician to join our team! We are a family-owned automotive dismantling business in rural Beaver County. Offering customers an excellent selection of used domestic truck parts. Responsibilities: - Remove requested parts to fulfill orders on vehicles and general removal of automotive parts for sale in a safe conscientious manner - Inspect condition and label the parts to be inventoried - Perform a wide range of automotive maintenance and repair tasks Skills and qualifications: - Valid Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician certification. Willing to consider a 3rd or 4th year apprentice with strong diesel experience. - Solid diagnostic and problem-solving skills - Physically capable to lift various parts and tools of various weights - Must have own transportation and tools Wages commensurate with experience. Please forward your resume to fortascalon@gmail.com
payment would increase from $52.45 to $60. Also, flexibility on the type of electronic device provided by the county to council for meeting agendas and email. When councillors leave office they would be able to buy their electronic devices, which would usually be replaced every five years in any case. And remove the cellular phone allowance from the councillor remuneration policy to the council telecommunication policy. Council also rescinded its Backsloping Policy (PW-002) and adopted a Backsloping and Accompanying Administrative Procedure policy INFR-002, Dan Blackie, General Manager of Infrastructure, stated that changes included the fact that maintenance and/or replace-
ment of fence would no longer be a criteria in the consideration of backsloping applications. But a new criteria added would be improvement of drainage or maintenance of drainage in consideration of backsloping applications. The number of projects each year would be limited to three and a maximum of one per landowner. Plus, each project would be limited to a length of 800 metres. Backsloping projects will be scheduled after harvest time usually, and projects which cannot be completed in the year of application will be considered for the following year. Council also passed all three readings to enact Bylaw 23-1146, Line of Credit.
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Tofield U11 Titans host tournament over the weekend Dominic O'Brien, #10 for the U11-1 Tofield Titans, reaches for the puck during the first tournament game against the Strathcona Warriors on Friday, Jan. 5.
Tofield Titans U11-1 player Kehgan McCabe, #7, heads up the ice with the puck during the first game of their tournament in Tofield last weekend, against the Strathcona Warriors.
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REMEMBER WHEN On Your Mark...Get Set...Go!! Tofieldʼs first annual Winter Festival and third annual Beaverhill Sled Dog Derby attracted an estimated 250 a day to Gallingerʼs property south of Tofield on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 10 and 11. Mild temperatures made watching the sled dog races a treat for spectators but by Sunday the mushers had to contend with mud on some parts of the trail. This photo appeared in the Tofield Mercury on January 20, 1987.
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Experts say you don’t always have to throw out food based solely on best before date Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Edible food is wasted when consumers choose to discard certain products based solely on its best before date. There is a significant difference between best before and expiration dates. “There continues to be confusion about best before dates and expiry dates on food. Many people incorrectly say food has ‘expired’ if it reaches its best before date, so they throw it out,” says the Food banks Canada website. Best before dates are about quality and not food safety. A product that is past its best before date is not unsafe to consume. “The best before date is a company’s promise that, when stored properly, an unopened product will keep its wholesomeness, flavour, nutritional value, and other aspects of quality until the stated date. Expiry date labels are about the nutritional quality. Expiry date is a company’s promise that, when stored properly, an unopened product will contain the nutritional content shown on the label at least until the specified date,” the website says. Inspections Canada says foods must have a best before date only if the product will go bad within 90 days or less. “Foods with a shelf life
of 90 days or less, except for fresh fruit and vegetables and certain other products, are required to have either a best before date or packaged on date, depending on where they are packaged and sold. Foods with an anticipated shelf life greater than 90 days are not required to be labeled with a best before date or storage information, as they are generally considered to be shelf stable. However, some manufacturers and retailers choose to provide customers with this information voluntarily,” Inspections Canada says. Some say products that are given best before dates where they are not required cause increased food waste. “Many foods that have best before dates do not need them. Having dates on these may increase food waste as products with a long shelf-life may be discarded even when the quality is acceptable,” says Food banks Canada. The Food banks Canada website also says that foods that are stored properly, especially products that have low moisture, low fat, and low oils, can be eaten even over a year past the best before date. “Many foods that have best before dates can be shared past the date if they have been stored properly. Foods that are low in moisture and/or low in fats and oils will keep longer after the la-
beled date than others. A few foods can be shared a year or more past the best before date, including rice, dry pasta, and honey,” says the website. Expiry dates, however, are more serious and should be strictly followed. For food banks specifically, items cannot be accepted or delivered to clients if they have passed the expiration. “Foods that have expiry dates are not to be shared with food bank clients past the date, as the nutritional content and the microbiological and physical stability of these meal replacements and nutritional supplements cannot be guaranteed,” the website says. If any food item or packaging has been damaged, stored improperly, or frozen to increase shelf life, the date labels are no longer valid. While a date will be extended when a product is frozen, food can still spoil in the freezer if left for too long. Food banks Canada’s recommendations for extending the shelf-life of foods is to keep storage areas cool, dry, and dark. “For foods stored at ambient temperature, keep the food storage area cool, between 1021°C. The cooler side of this range is preferable as
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Canada Post Community Foundation grant applications opening soon Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Canada Post’s Community Foundation online grant application will open on Monday, February 12. Every year Canada Post divides over a $1 million in funding, sifting through more than a thousand applications. In 2022, 1,500 applications were submitted, requesting more than $24 million. Of these, grants were given to 101 projects totaling almost $1.3 million. The website outlines three steps in submitting an application: ensuring eligibility, collecting information, and completing an application. “Each grant type has different eligibility criteria. Depending on what type of grant you are interested in, different information may be required. Each year, we receive applications for a wide variety of programs,” the website says. Organizations eligible for project grants with a maximum amount of $5,000 in funding include schools, community libraries, daycares, Indigenous groups, recreation facilities, unregistered organizations, and small municipalities. Projects vary and everything from playground equipment, field trips, art supplies, and instruments can be covered. Project grants amounting $5,001 to a maximum $25,000 are eligible to registered charities with a Canadian Charitable Registration Number, registered non-profit organizations with a valid Business Number (B/N)/Registration Number, registered Canadian amateur athletic associations, and small municipalities. It is also noted that these groups can also apply for a project grant under $5,000 for smaller projects. “Organizations may submit a maximum of three applications per year (although) the Foundation will not fund more than one project per applicant during any given
grant cycle,” the website says. Projects that are included in the higher amount of funding category range from STEM/STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with STEAM including arts), literacy programs, sporting equipment/ improvements for a community centre, and community programs for at-risk youth, young immigrants, and children exposed to domestic violence. The Signature Grant, which is a $50,000 grant, is available to national charities and organizations for general operating costs or project-specific requests. Additionally, there is a Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant, also valued at $50,000 that Indigenous regional or local organizations are eligible for, which will fund programming anchored in the principles of Indigenous truth and reconciliation and support Indigenous children and youth across the country.
“In 2022 we launched the Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant to support the nationwide effort to walk the path of healing. It is designed to support educational initiatives that align with the goals and recommendations outlined in the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, as part of an ongoing effort to foster meaningful conversations – rooted in education and understanding – held in the spirit of reconciliation,” it says in the pdf with the grant information. Projects that do not qualify for grant funding include standard classroom supplies, lobby, advocacy or partisan groups that promote a particular social, political or economic point of view, fundraising events such as golf tournaments, galas, runs or races, and organizations, political parties or other programs that require, as a condition for receiving support or services, an adherence to, or promotion of a particular religious faith, political affiliation or
cultural group. The online application closes on March 1 at 10 a.m. Applications will be reviewed and approved from March to June, organizations will be notified of the decisions made during the summer, and grant recipients will be announced publicly in September. In 2023 there were 84
grant receipts across Canada, 10 of which are located in Alberta. The Camrose and District Boys and Girls Club received $8,544 for the development of a more permanent community centre for youth in Camrose. There were 12 Alberta recipients in 2022, with the Society of the Friends of Daysland
School being one, receiving $5,000 for new sewing equipment. Grants to unregistered organizations, schools, school/parent organizations, daycares, sports teams and all recreation facility initiatives (pools, playgrounds, ice rinks, skateboard parks, etc.) will not exceed $5,000.
Camrose Dinner with Danielle Smith Leader of the United Conservative Party Joined by Jackie Lovely MLA for Camrose
Saturday January 27, 2024 Doors open at 5:00 PM Dinner at 6:00 PM Silent and live auction
Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds 4250 Exhibition Drive, Camrose
Early Bird Tickets: $150 After January 19: $225 Tables of 8: $1,200 Each ticket comes with a generous provincial tax receipt.
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