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Volume 114, Issue 27
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Firefighters Firefighters respond respond to to fire fire from from high high above above at at Paterson Paterson Grain Grain elevator elevator inin Daysland Daysland Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Daysland Fire Department was called out on Friday, Dec. 17, in sub-zero -30 degrees celsius temperatures to the Paterson Grain facility, where a fire in an enclosed bucket elevator had been burning overnight. Firefighters had to climb to the top of the tower, about 180 feet high, to spray water down into the elevator to try to reach and extinguish the flames, as the poly ‘cups’ that carry grain to the top had melted overnight and blocked access through a ground-level entrance. Firefighters also cleared any grain adjacent to the elevator to ensure the fire remained confined to the elevator tower itself. Besides the Daysland Fire Department, the Flagstaff water tender truck from Killam was also called to the scene, along with EMS, Flagstaff County Regional Emergency Services Coordinator Kim Cannady and FRESS Manager Derek Homme. Cannady supplied the above photo, taken from the top of the elevator where the fire suppression work was being done. Firefighters were on scene until around noon, once satisfied that any remaining embers would simply burn themselves out without spreading.
Tragic accident leads to death of Hardisty man Leslie Cholowsky Editor
KIM CANNADY PHOTO
Thatʼs a lot of hose! Daysland Fire Department responded to a fire at the Paterson Grain site just outside the town on Friday, Dec. 17. This picture was taken from the top of the facility, estimated to be 180' high. It shows, from right, the Flagstaff Tender supplying the Daysland Engine with water. Also on scene was and AHS EMS ambulance, Daysland Wildland unit and Cannadyʼs command pickup. The temperature was -30, with a breeze at the top of the tower making it feel much colder.
On Tuesday, Jan. 4, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Killam RCMP were requested to attend a critical injury in Hardisty. Members and other first responders arrived on scene and learned the subject was working under his truck when the truck rolled over him. RCMP report that, the subject, a Hardisty man, was transported to Hardisty Hospital and further to Edmonton via STARS flight. He later passed in hospital. As with any fatality,
RCMP are conducting an investigation into the incident. Alberta Occupational Health and Safety is conducting an adjacent investigation to the RCMP’s investigation. The vehicle has been seized pending a mechanical inspection. Family and friends have started GoFundMe pages to help out with funeral expenses and living expenses for the man’s family, and Comrade’s Parts & Accessories in Hardisty is also collecting cash donations for the family.
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It is time to start thinking about "Sharing the Love!" for 100 Women Who Care Flagstaff County. Nomination forms are available on their website. Print one off, nominate an organization that could use a little boost and email that nomination in. Nominations will be open until Jan. 31. Thank you to all the wonderful women who run and participate in this amazing program! January is the perfect time to test your smoke alarm. Are you a senior or someone that would otherwise have difficulty checking your smoke alarm and/or carbon monoxide detector? The Sedgewick Volunteer Fire Department
pet Care in Sedgewick. Cindi and Glenn Poyser recently sold their business as well as their house and are retiring to Calgary to enjoy their grandkids’ company. After 23 years in business they have met so many people and made so many friends. They say: “In our wildest dreams we never thought we would create such a ‘fun’ career. It’s been truly a blessing to work for each
wants to help. Give their members a call as they would love to help you in checking your alarms, adding batteries, or just providing a bit of education. Call Tyson or Joey and set up a time for them to drop by. Thanks to our local firefighter volunteers for offering this service! Quick reminder from the Town of Sedgewick: January means dog licenses are due. Pay before Feb. 1 or fees double. The Lougheed Field House now has its own website. Make sure to check out their event calendar for upcoming workshops or courses. They recently hosted a vision board workshop, make your own gnome classes in December, and Thursdays are drop in basketball. You can also sign up for their newsletter. Many of you know Fancy Shine Auto & Car-
Effective immediately, the Province has discontinued PCR testing for COVID-19 to all but people who fit in a specific category. The AHS website has the details of those people still eligible for free PCR tests: “People with symptoms who may be eligible for Sotrovimab (monocolonal antibody treatment) “People with symptoms who are household contacts of a person who works in continuing care or acute care “People with symptoms who are pregnant. “Returning international travellers who become symptomatic within 14 days after their return to Canada “If you do not fall into the above list, you are not eligible for COVID-19 PCR testing from AHS.” Chief Medical Officer for Alberta Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Monday,
Happy New Year from the Lougheed Field House! 2022 is going to be an exciting year. We have lots of exciting things in store so be sure to tune in weekly for updates in The Community Press, or subscribe to the newsletter on our website for updates.
We'd like to hear from you! We are looking to set up adult Rec Leagues, and a children's weekly sports league. What sports would you like to see and when? i.e. if you want to see volleyball, do you want it to match the volleyball season or offset? Let us know via email to info@lougheefieldhouse.com, send a message on FB or Instagram @LougheedFieldHouse
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