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Historic deep freeze hits Flagstaff area Leslie Cholowsky Editor
With a polar vortex hanging over most of the Province, temperatures in the minus 40s hit three days in a row, from Saturday to Monday in most of the Flagstaff County region, but Killam had the dubious honour of hitting the top three coldest places, including marking third place on Monday, Jan. 15, with a morning temperature of 41C, and a wind chill factor of -53C. Sunday’s low was -47C (-52C windchill), and most of Saturday was in the -40s, also hitting a lot of -47C (-52). These temperatures are courtesy wxnow Monday’s wind chill was higher, despite the warmer temperature, due to a 5km/hr wind, gusting to 11 km according to Environment Canada. At one point during the frigid weekend of Jan. 13 to 15, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) put out an appeal to the Provincial government to use Alberta’s Emergency Alert System. AESO declared a Grid Alert on Saturday, Jan. 13 in response to restricted imports of electricity and very high demand. Albertans were asked to “immediately reduce their electricity use to essential needs only. Reducing peak electricity demand through province-wide conserva-
tion will minimize the high potential for rotating outages this evening.” Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf also issued a statement Saturday evening, noting that extreme weather occurring in Saskatchewan and BC impacted energy sharing, contributing to the grid alert. When the alert was issued, AESO was predicting a 100 - 200MW shortfall of electricity demand. Albertans responded almost immediately. After the alert was issued, AESO says it saw a “significant 100MW drop in electricity demand,” which it says amounted to a 200MW reduction within minutes, ending the Grid Alert by 8:40 p.m. “The province-wide response to the call for energy conservation was tremendous,” says Mike Law, President and CEO of the AESO. “On behalf of the AESO, I would like to extend my thanks to all Albertans who responded to the call for action, which ensured we didn’t have to progress to rotating outages, keeping our grid up and running for all Albertans.” AESO asked Albertans to continue to conserve energy, especially during peak demand period from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. during the cold snap. Albertans were asked to: •Turn off unnecessary lights and electri-
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cal appliances •Minimize the use of space heaters •Delay use of major power appliances (dishwashers/dryers) •Delay charging electrical vehicles and plugging in block heaters •Cook with microwave instead of stove The weekend’s chilly weather caused dense areas of ice fog, particularly in urban areas, during the evenings. Temperatures are expected to moderate
over the coming week, with forecast highs rising to the high teens by mid-week, but with dangerous wind chill values still expected. Scattered flurries were expected Tuesday, Jan. 16, with more forecast for Saturday and Sunday, when the temperatures are finally expected to return to a -9 mark for daytime highs, with lows in the -13 range. Continued on Page 23
RCMP called to multiple vehicle thefts Local RCMP occurrences from Friday, Jan. 5 to Thursday, Jan. 11 Saturday, Jan. 6 An abandoned semi was reported at an oil lease site. Vehicle had been used to pull wire from an abandoned lease site. Member attended. Photos taken. Vehicle was towed. An abandoned transformer was reported found in a field. Member arranged pick up with ATCO. Unknown origin of the transformer. No witnesses or suspects. A flat deck truck was reported driving erratically on Hwy 13. Truck then pulled into the Stop Spot. Member attended. Vehicle had left. A report that a vehicle had driven into the garage door of a residence in Alliance. Damage was also done to a parked vehicle on the property. No witnesses or suspects. Members attended a suspicious vehicle reported in Daysland. Vehicle was gone on arrival. Cameras only catch ve-
hicle driving by. Monday, Jan. 8 An abandoned vehicle was reported on RR 101. Vehicle was a white truck in poor condition. Patrols made. Vehicle not located. No plate to determine if stolen. A vehicle was reported stolen in Hardisty. A 1996 blue Chrysler Intrepid had been stolen from a driveway. Car was running to thaw the frost on the window. Member attended. No witnesses or suspects. Tuesday, Jan. 9 A white Dodge diesel was reported in Forestburg with suspected stolen wire in the back. No plate number given. Approximately 1,300 liters of fuel were stolen from a tractor on Hwy 855. Nothing else stolen. Tracks looked as if from two different trucks and a flat deck. No witnesses or suspects. Wednesday, Jan. 10 Stolen bottles were reported from a residence in Forestburg. Tracks also showed an attempt to enter the garage.
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No witnesses or suspects. Stolen truck reported from a garage in Daysland. White 2000 GMC Sierra. No witnesses or suspects. An abandoned vehicle was reported on TWS 422. Vehicle was stolen. Vehicle was recovered and towed. A break and enter was reported from an abandoned oil lease site. Wire stolen off of the power pole and inside of the plant. A chunk of silver bumper was found on the site. Neighboring farmer had seen a silver mini van in the area. No witnesses or suspects. Thursday, Jan. 11 Killam Members assisted in the apprehension of a Subject with outstanding warrants in Forestburg. Subject was arrested and held for a JIR and released by Justice of the Peace. Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were: 1 - Assault 1 - Assistance to Canadian Police (nonRCMP) Agency 1 - Assistance to Canadian Provin-
cial/Territorial Dept/Agency 1 - Driving without Due Care or Attention 1 - False Alarm 1 - Items Lost/Found – except passports 1 – Sexual Assault 4 - Traffic Collisions 1 - Wellbeing Check The Flagstaff County Crime Map provides an up-to-date picture of common crimes perpetrated in the area over a two-week period, including Mischief to Property, Break and Enter, Theft from Motor Vehicle, Theft of Motor Vehicle, and Theft over $5,000. Flagstaff County hosts access to the site, which can be found at: flagstaff.ab.ca/county-services/ protective-service/
Report provided and prepared by Killam RCMP Detachment
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Gymnastics academy recruiting more members in Sedgewick Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030
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What a cold snap! I hope everyone stayed warm and safe. It was a perfect weekend to hibernate in your own home. Being the coldest place on earth is certainly nothing to aspire to. Is your organization looking for some funding? The Helping Hand Grants by Vision Credit Union provide funding to
non-profit organizations to help build their communities. Be sure to apply before the deadline on Wednesday, Jan. 31. 100+ Women Who Care in Flagstaff County are getting ready for their February “share the love” meeting. Nominations are open until Wednesday, Jan. 31. Eight organizations will be pulled from the pail and the votes will determine which four organizations will share the whole pot. What organization can use $2,500? Get those
nominations in and let's share the love! The Academy of Gymnastics has more spots available. Check out their website and go under the Sedgewick tab to see classes, times, and spots available. A great way to burn off energy during these freezer type temperatures. Sign up is monthly. You can join and quit at any time. First payment includes insurance for the year. They also have drop-in available for non members. If you missed the early bird registration for the Lougheed Field House, you are in luck. They extended their annual
membership sale until the end of January. The Killam Community Hall is having their Annual General Meeting in February. They are in desperate need of new members as many from the board will be stepping down, leaving very few board members. Check out their ad in the Classifieds and please consider joining! You have the opportunity to take in a free showing of the movie “Wonka” next Saturday at the Daysland Palace Theatre. Local realtors are sponsoring the viewing and all you have to do is RSVP to Karen Cannady
Flagstaff County celebrating agriculture with a photo contest FORESTBURG CURTAIN CALL THEATRE PRESENTS Leslie Cholowsky Editor
What better way to celebrate Agriculture Day, Feb. 13, than with a photo contest? That’s what Flagstaff County thought this year, and have announced the contest will begin immediately. With the theme ‘Agriculture in Flagstaff County,’ the category is broad and open to anything ag-related, says Flagstaff County Economic Development Coordinator Shaina Dunn. Submissions will be accepted until noon on Monday, Feb. 12. Photos received will be posted to the County’s 2024 #CdnAgDay photo album on its Facebook page throughout the contest. During the contest period, viewers will be able to vote on the photos they like the best. The photos with the most votes will be announced on Canada’s Agriculture Day, and will also receive an ‘agricultural-related gift basket,’ Dunn adds. Entrants must be age 13 and up, and there’s a maximum of two photos per person. The person submitting the photo must be the person who took the photo, and it must have been taken within Flagstaff County.
Dunn says, “Ideally the photos should be of the highest quality,” although she notes that many photos are taken through cell phones. “Ideally we are just looking for quality good enough for the Facebook album.” Flagstaff County has some amazing amateur and professional photographers, and the contest is sure to attract a great selection featuring agriculture in the region. For details on how to enter, see the poster included in the Flagstaff County ad this week.
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Hail stones the size of ping pong balls hit the area, in Killam especially, where nearly every building took hail damage, as well as a number of vehicles.
JULY A violent hail storm with ping pongto golf ball-sized hail ripped through the Killam and Strome areas on Saturday, July 1, damaging homes, vehicles, and businesses in its wake. The storm continued along Highway 13, hitting Sedgewick with pea-sized hail, and shortly after that a storm hit Hardisty with torrential rain and pea-sized hail. Organizers for the annual Bog in the ‘Burg event, held Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25 hosted another successful weekend of mud racing in Forestburg. Both days had great crowds and lots of entertainment moments in the pits. Coming from the Paintearth Mine Site, the dragline bucket now sitting out front by the gates of BeDevil is a piece of rich history for the region. The bucket was put into production at the coal mines in the late 70s and was active until recently. With the help of two cranes, and a handful of crew, they maneuvered the heavy bucket off the trailer and placed it gently down onto the ground, where it will stay and proudly be displayed for anyone driving down Highway 13 to see. The Flagstaff Food Bank broke a 20year record in June, it reports, handing out 76 hampers to feed 135 adults and 66 children. The Food Bank reports that a record month of useage is also contributing to a record year for the organization. Eager onlookers of the annual Sedgewick Chucks and Chariot Races during the Canada Day long weekend cheered on the racers as they rushed around their barrel and down the track. Meanwhile, kids were bouncing in the bouncy castle, digging up money in the sand pit, and volunteers were at the ready with burgers, cotton candy, and cold drinks.
In April of 2021, the Grade 3/4 Social Studies Class at Forestburg School initiated a letter writing campaign to Forestburg Town Council to have a street in the village renamed ‘Duxbury’ to honour the village’s history. In August 2022 CAO Dwight Dibben deemed the request to be consistent with the provisions laid out in the new Honourary Street Naming Policy, and Council agreed. On Monday, June 16, Dibben, along with Mayor Blaise Young and councillor Elaine Fossen, visited the school to unveil the new street sign. The avenue immediately in front of the Forestburg School will bear the name Duxbury Avenue. Hardisty Hospital Auxiliary celebrated its Volunteen graduation ceremony outdoors this year. The Auxiliary is looking forward to a big celebration next year to celebrate a special anniversary. Hardisty kicked off its 75th Rodeo celebration on Friday, July 14, with a Street Fair that offered fun for all ages, starting with a pancake breakfast at the Community Hall. The Hardisty Rodeo continues to offer an experience that rivals that of larger centres through the incredible work of the Rodeo Association and many other volunteers, which was clearly in evidence during the weekend. According to Flagstaff County Ag. Fieldman Nick Dunn, Flagstaff County was saved from declaring agricultural disaster only by mid-June rain showers received through some of the region. The Sedgewick Nazarene Vacation Bible School, hosted 85 campers during a “Rocky Railway” themed week of fun and learning. The children were raising money for camels for “Church on Camelback,” in the Horn of Africa, and managed to raise a whopping $1,355. Smoky skies became a somewhat common sight over the summer of 2023, with massive forest fires burning in Alberta and BC, smoke travelled through much of the province, prompting air quality warnings. FRESS firefighters from many Flagstaff communities assisted provincially with fire control at various times during the summer. In late July 12-year-old Destiny Castagna, former CHSPS student, travelled with Team Alberta to compete in the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax in swimming. She had a very successful week, ending
Air quality alerts were a commonplace occurrence this past July, as wildfires burned out of control in Alberta and BC.
with two bronze medals, and fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh place finishes. She took a bronze medal in the 200m backstroke, and the U19 4x50m Freestyle Relay, and a fourth-place finish in the 200m Individual Relay. Area 53 Raceway in Forestburg enjoyed a successful season start in July, with races held the first and last weekends. Over-winter improvements this season included 700 ft of new pavement, and repairs to the racer’s return lane. The club also moved visitor parking closer to the track for the 2023 season. At the end of July, Area 53 racers came together to raise funds for a local Forestburg resident going through cancer treatments, raising almost $10,000 over the weekend.
wide variety of events, vendors, food trucks, and demonstrations held on the grounds at the Sedgewick Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre on Saturday, Aug. 19. Even though the day was a ‘wee’ bit chilly, the grounds had a steady flow of visitors from the moment the gates were open to the closing of the Ceilidh at the end of the night. The Killam Health Centre was abuzz with excitement as honoured guests and community members were welcomed into one of the resident courtyards for a barbeque to help celebrate the grand opening of Phase 2 of the Killam Campus of Caring. Tours were taken throughout the new facility, showcasing the new couples suites, spa-like tub rooms, and the lounge area for all residents to enjoy.
AUGUST SEPTEMBER Flagstaff County held a free youth As a result of a resignation on Killam leadership camp open to all residents of the region, called Trailblazers camp, Council, a byelection was held Tueslast Tuesday, July 25, at the United day, Sept. 5, with Les Fee the only canChurch Hardisty Lake Camp at didate applying for the job, and Hardisty. Participants had a full day of winning the seat by acclamation. The Killam Chamber of Commerce teambuilding projects along with the opportunity to enjoy many of the celebrated the sixth Scarecrow Festival on Main Street this past Saturday, Sept. camp’s amenities. The Village of Lougheed more than 9, feeding over a hundred people with quadrupled its population of 281 over free hot dogs and donuts. There were the weekend, as fairgoers from all kids games, live entertainment, and around the region and beyond took in lots of visitors to the town, both human the 100th Lougheed Fair on Saturday, and… otherwise. Daysland Jr. High students Jayda Aug. 12. The Lougheed Agricultural Society presented the Fair which cele- Songhurst and Levi Robbins competed brated the past, but also forged into the at the Lakeland Rodeo Association fifuture with a ton of new events and nals, in junior barrel racing and junior features that had something for every- steer riding respectively. Songhurst, 14, has been barrel racing for seven years. one. The fifth Annual Gathering of The Robbins, 13, has been riding junior Clans Highland Festival was booming steers six years. with excitement as visitors took to the grounds to check out the While Lougheed celebrated its 100th Fair, the Lougheed Barons celebrated 50 years of baseball.
The Community Press, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - Page 5 On Tuesday, Sept. 5, just after noon, Coronation and Consort RCMP responded to a 911 complaint of a structure fire at the Evangelical Free Church in the Town of Coronation. Witnesses on scene provided video and witnessed a male attend the church earlier in the morning with a jerry can. Nickolas Guy Fortier (23), a resident of Coronation, was charged with Arson and Mischief Over $5,000. The Iron Creek Flying Club received COPA’s Excellence Award on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Flagstaff Regional Airport. COPA representative Ken Zachkenwich made the presentation to Flying Club members, Colin Cumberland, Shelley Wakefield, and David Grinde. Forestburg ATB Branch Manager Brandi Pearce, along with Karla Borgel, recently delivered a whopping 210 pounds of food to the food bank, mostly in the form of juice boxes, puddings, and instant soup. In Daysland, DaysArts rolled out a new format for their Reel Alternative movie series, this year offering season tickets to the movies. Reel Alternative movies are curated offerings outside box-office hits, focused on substance, and often including documentaries, and films receiving acclaim from movie festivals and Academy awards. Sunday, Sept. 3 marked the last service held in the Hughenden United Church building. The church is swapping places with the Thrift Shop for all future services. During the special ‘transition’ service, an encased sealed frame holding the original key that belongs to the church building was presented to the church trustees. A burnt out heavy truck was found early Monday, Sept. 18, east of Alliance. RCMP visited the scene and determined that the truck had been stolen out of Saskatchewan. Flagstaff County’s Ag Department is responsible for all parks in the region, including the playgrounds in Galahad and Strome. Galahad received a huge delivery of new wood chips last week to replace the former sand base, with Strome playground scheduled to also be filled soon. The Killam Fire Department responded to a field fire later afternoon on Friday, Sept. 15, where firefighters extinguished a field fire, containing it to
about two acres. Flagstaff high school students had a great opportunity on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Killam at a ‘Let’s go Rural’ event sponsored by Rural Health Profession’s Action Plan and the Flagstaff Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee. Students go to go hands-on at a number of different stations and talk to rural health professionals. AHS reported that a newly recruited family physician began providing care to Daysland and area residents after opening a practice at the Daysland Medical Clinic, Dr. Adetola Lawal. The Battle River Pipes and Drums (BRPD) held their second 2023 band camp event over the weekend. Twelve BRPD pipers worked with instructors, two returning from the spring camp. After three years of “temporary” closure, the Hardisty Hospital Emergency Department reopened on Monday, Sept. 18 from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. OCTOBER FIRST Board members Allen Dietz and Logan Holben were present in Alliance on Friday, Sept. 29, alongside Sylvia Wold’s widower Dale Wold as Edmonton Granite installed a memorial bench in honour of longtime FIRST Board Member Slyvia Wold. The bench is located on Main Street, Alliance, next to the Village Office. Jace Lomheim of Hughenden ended his first year of Noive Bareback by earning a spot in three rodeo association finals, earning season leader in two and second overall at the Lakeland Rodeo Association finals. The Village of Forestburg is working on preparing the site where the Wanda School building will be located. It is hoped the move will take place later this fall, weather conditions permitting. Trish Bergseth of Lougheed was the delighted recipient of the Heritage quilt made and raffled by Tatters Quilt Guild of Lougheed, in honour of the 100th Lougheed Fair. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to further the completion of many more charity quilts. The 49th Hardisty Invitational took place in Hardisty on Thursday, Oct. 5, with more than 700 racers of all ages from all over the region competing. Despite a warm weekend afterward, runners on Thursday braved temperatures
Alliance and FIRST honoured the memory of Sylvia Wold with a new bench.
This year playgrounds in both Galahad and Strome received some loving care from Flagstaff County’s Ag. Service Department. in the single digits, and a strong wind that day, but did it all with bi smiles on their faces as they enjoyed the event. The new murals at the Killam Long Term Care Campus of Caring show familiar rural scenes, personalized by landscape artist Glen Collin. The Campus of Caring unit also features a window mural, created for the grand opening of Chickadee Lane, painted by local artist Marlaina Eldey. Killam Long Term Care now has its own blanket warmer, thanks to a donation from the Killam Legion branch. The funds used came from the branch’s Poppy Fund. While the Acute care side has a blanket warmer, this is new to the Long Term Care side at the facility. Daysland AG Foods provided the opportunity to the The Flagstaff Food Bank to help with a fundraising barbeque last week as part of the store’s anniversary sale, which raised $1,100. Flagstaff County hosted its annual Flagstaff Celebrates Success event to kick off Small Business Week last Thursday, Oct. 12, with two dynamic speakers, Amanda Wagner and Jessica Janzen Olstad.
The Galahad Ag Society had a great turnout on Monday, Oct. 16, to combine their fields of canola. The project is a fundraiser for the organization, and when they put out a request for area farmers to join them, they got a terrific response. Daysland’s Main Street is a sight to behold as scarecrows abound, for the Dayland Business Association’s 7th annual Scarecrow Festival, which ends at the end of the month. Be sure to take a drive or stroll through town to catch all the creative displays as there are both commercial and residential categories. As they began their fifth year of operations, the 100+ Women Who Care in Flagstaff County hit over $200,000 in donations to local organizations. The group presently has 180 members, far exceeding expectations when the group started less than five years ago. Hardesty Fire and Rescue hosted a fun event on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Hardisty Elks Hall with entertainer Mary Lambert, who teaches fire safety through song and interactive skits. Lambert puts on a high-energy show, perfect to lead off Fire Prevention Week.
A ‘Let’s go Rural’ event held in Killam by Flagstaff County and RhPAP gave local students a hands-on look at a career in healthcare.
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NOVEMBER The Battle River School Division has released their enrollment figures as at Sept. 30, and for the third straight year, the division has seen overall growth in the number of students. This year the total number of students in Grades 1 through 12 came to 5,398, with another 414 registered in school based Kindergarten, for a total of 5,812. Daysland School Grade 9 students, along with Daysland Legion Branch members, visited Daysland Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 6, where for the second year running they took part in the No Stone Left Alone ceremony, where students placed a poppy on the gravestones of every veteran buried in Daysland Cemetery. The Miller family was nominated by Flagstaff County for this year’s BMO Farm Family at FarmFair 2023. The Miller Family Farm was established north of Strome by Patrick and Denise Miller. The Battle River Community Foundation honoured the 100+ Women Who Care in Flagstaff County as their community builders in November. A dinner held to honour the group raised nearly $50,000 to start a new BRCF fund in their name. The Battle River Pipes and Drums hosted a one-day workshop on Sunday, Nov. 12. A tenor drum instructor came out from Edmonton to teach two new students the fine art of the impressive flourishing you see tenor drummers doing in pipe bands, says club cofounder Karen Robinson. Flagstaff County CAO Shelly Armstrong was awarded the 2023 R.W. Hay Award as outstanding rural CAO at the recent Rural Municipalities of Alberta convention in Edmonton. Flagstaff County nominated Armstrong for the prestigious award, stating in their nomination package that she “has consistently demonstrated professionalism, trustworthiness, and transformative leadership.”
The Flagstaff Historical Society is a new society, presently waiting for confirmation of their society status. Over the past year, they have reviewed the Flagstaff Historical Committee school site sign project, and have found all but one sign, and are working on repairing signs as needed, before deciding on any new projects the group will undertake. The “Hallmark Christmas” event held at the Knox United Church in Killam on Saturday, Nov. 16 was a beehive of activity as nearly 100 parents and kids stopped by to do everything from taking pictures with mini horses from Heart Echo Equines outside, before heading in to participate in many different Christmas crafts. The Flagstaff Carving Club was also there, and made a draw for a hand-carved Christmas tree ornament. Three Forestburg Firefighters received the Governor General’s 20-year Exemplary Service Award, Bernie Knievel, Chad Kuefler, and Jim Anderson. The medal honours members of a Canadian fire service with over 20 years of service, and is given by The Chancellery of Canadian Orders. The Flagstaff Players celebrated the Christmas Season with a weekend of performances. On the bill this year was “Christmas Gone Wrong,” featuring many talented local actors in a number of Christmas-themed skits and song. DECEMBER On Monday, Nov. 27, Killam RCMP were dispatched to a sudden death and related Missing Persons complaint in Forestburg. The incident was not deemed suspicious and there are no concerns for public safety. A mouth-watering display of gingerbread houses from Chamber members was something to behold at The Living Room in Killam on Friday evening, with everything from trains, to houses (even those being hit with hail and fire) to whole villages. Flagstaff Regional Emergency Serv-
Daysland Grade 9 students worked with the Daysland Legion to ensure no stone was left alone at the Daysland Cemetery, marking all veteran’s gravestones with a poppy.
The Holiday Train arrived in Hardisty to a crowd of hundreds, capping off a fun night of late-night shopping and giving, with goods and funds raised for the Food Bank. ices Society (FRESS) has announced that effective Dec. 31 both the Strome and Galahad fire stations will be closed. FRESS says, “Please understand that we are in a position where we can no longer continue to operate with the limited number of members available in the area.” This year’s Charity Checkstop took place on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the end of Main Street in Killam, just off Highway 13. The entire Flagstaff Victim Services crew came out for the event, as well as County Peace Officers, Killam RCMP detachment members, FRESS firefighters from the Killam station, AHS EMS, and even Santa made a stop to help flag down passing vehicles. Forestburg welcomed the Christmas season with their annual Light Up the Night on Friday, Nov. 24, which started with hot dogs and hot chocolate at the Forestburg Fire Station, and included lots of fun activities, including hay rides and a bonfire in Main Street park, where the giant tree was lit for the season. Hardisty held a by-election on Tuesday, Nov. 28 to fill one vacant Council seat. Three candidates put their nominations in, Grant Imlah, Sherry Lesmeister, and Julie Pasztor. After the election, Pasztor was declared the winner, with 56 total votes. The Killam RCMP Detachment held their third annual Christmas poster contest this year, and by Friday had over 150 entries from area youth, ages 8 to 13. The first place entry came from Kayla Waldner, age 12 and featured a giant stylized Canadian Flag with a Christmas scene in the centre part. The Friends of the Battle River Railway had a full slate of passengers on
Saturday, Dec. 9, when the train pulled into Alliance to celebrate Santa Daze. None other than the big man himself was waiting for the train, and he greeted departing passengers, then hopped on a hay ride that took them to the Community Hall where the Christmas Market was taking place. The Canadian Pacific CPCK Holiday Train rolled into Hardisty just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6 with a big crowd of people waiting for the event. Hundreds of people were there for the train’s arrival. Soon after stopping, the stage rolled down for the free entertainment, but not before an important presentation to the Flagstaff Food Bank. The Sedgewick Lake Park campground hosted Sparkle in the Park over two weekends, with participating businesses, groups, and individuals creating magical light displays. The price of admission was a donation to the Flagstaff Food Bank, netting 210 visiting cars over just the first weekend, along with 879.18 lbs of food items. Tami from Bark in Style Pet Grooming in Killam, and Rogue Coffee teamed up for a food bank event recently in Killam. Clients could sign up to have a photo session with Santa and their pets, and purchase homemade dog treats at Rogue Coffee with a portion of each sale going to the food bank. Together they raised $281 ($66 from the dog treats) and 330 lbs of dog food, cat food and treats. Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special stop at Flagstaff County’s administration building in Sedgewick last Thursday, Dec. 7, where nearly 100 visitors had a chance to visit with the jolly couple, and get their photos taken, too.
Pictures of pets with Santa was a new event this year, with all proceeds going to the Flagstaff Food Bank.
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Business opening soon in region for mobility equipment Leslie Cholowsky Editor The Association for Life-Wide Living of Alberta (ALL) recently shared news of a new service to the Battle River region, called the Battle River Lending Place. According to ALL the new service began back in 2021 in response to a pressing need, when a patient was faced with either going home after spending 5.5 months in hospital,
or heading to long-term care, after a severe hemorrhagic stroke. “Release to home, however, required a lot of expensive equipment.” One couple from Red Deer learned of the situation, and brought “a truckload’ of needed equipment from the Red Deer Lending Cupboard, including a hospital bed. ALL board members wanting to know more about the Lending Cupboard paid a visit to the
facility. “They were amazed by the concept and what was being done about the repurposing of mobility equipment in Red Deer. We thought, ‘Why not start something similar in the Battle River region?’” ALL’s inquiries led to that group forming partnerships with Synaptic in Calgary, and Neurogym in Ottawa, and with assistance from the New Horizons for Seniors Program, Service Canada, a local
lending place began to come together, says ALL. A community wide organizational meeting was called in February 2023, and shortly after the Battle River Lending Place was created, with Erhard Pino
as Chairperson, and a community elected board of directors. The Lending Place is celebrating its grand opening on Jan. 25 in Camrose. The organization lends
mobility equipment including crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, bath chairs, and bed rails to residents of all ages. They are located at 4702 44 St, Camrose.
Minor Hockey Report: U18s dominate 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). Hughenden U13 Jets (12-2-2) were scheduled to play at Lloydminster on Sunday but no score was posted at deadline. Hughenden U11 Female Jets (13-1-0) won a home game 8-6 on Friday against Fort McMurray, then at home on Saturday dropped a 4-3 game against Fort McMurray. On Friday, Fort took a 20 lead before the home team came back and took the lead 6-3 in the middle frame before Fort tied the game by then end of the second. Jets scored both third period goals for the win. On Saturday, Jets came back to tie the game twice before Fort McMurray scored on the power play with 1:31 remaining in the contest. Scoring over the weekend for the Jets were; Maris Amundson (2g 1a), Sutton Jones (2g 1a), Harper Pearson (2g), Dallas Holte (4g 1a), Callie Prost (2a), Peyton Flynn (2a), Aubree Poulsen (1g), Brieal Rath (2a), Chloe Oh (1a), Nova Scott (1a), and Reece Cook (1a). Sarah Mackie got the win in goal. Battle River U13 Female Knights (2-9-1) dropped a 14-1 game against Fort McMurray on Sunday at Sedgewick Wild Rose Coop Rec Centre. Fallyn Sorken scored the only BR goal in a lopsided game. Battle River U15 Female Knights (9-1-3) skated to a
2-2 tie at Lloydminster on Saturday. BR tied the game twice including 2:25 into the third period. Emma Galletly scored two goals for BR, with Keeley Sorken picking up the lone assist. Maddison Eckstrand was in goal. Battle River U18 Female Knights (7-2-2) won a 12-1 home game against Saddle Lake at Sedgewick on Saturday. Paige Zimmer had a five-goal, eight-point game, while Samantha Holt (3g 5a) also got eight points. Other scorers were; Emma Tuftin (2g 3a), Caylin Brumwell (3a), Bai-
ley Djos (1g 1a), Avery Dolany (1g), Sydney Bullee (1a), and Kora Lefsrud (1a). Abbygail Krys got the win in goal. Battle River U18 Knights (7-3-0) won a 6-5 game against Camrose at Sedgewick Rec Centre on Sunday. Rowen Patten scored twice for BR. Other scorers were; Jack Forster (1g 1a), Tyler Piche (1g 1a), Keaton Johnson (1g 1a), Lucas Backen (1g). Assists went to; Andrew Lassu, Teague Wallace, Jaxon Clark, and Cody Kuilboer. Brett Swainson got the win in goal.
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Gagnon hat trick leads Wheaties over Cold Lake Killam Truc ck & Car Wash h Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Despite the bitter cold on the weekend, the Killam Jr. B Wheat Kings played both scheduled games. On Friday, Jan. 12, the Wheat Kings hosted the Vermilion Tigers, playing to a 7-3 loss. The Tigers got on the scoreboard for the first two points, before Killam’s Kale Hurlburt scored, from Kobe Charchun and Luka Taylor, then scored again less than a minute later, this time from Carson Leroux, to tie things up 2-2 heading into the second period. The Tigers again pulled ahead with two goals, making it 4-2, before Charchun scored in the last minute of the period,
from Hurlburt, to pull it to 4-3. The Wheat Kings were unable to get another goal in the third, while the Tigers scored three more, making it a 7-3 final. Nic Taylor took the loss in goal for the Wheat Kings, stopped 51 of 58 shots, while Killam managed 12 shots on net, scoring on three of them. In deference to the weather, the Wheat Kings moved up the game time for Sunday, Jan. 14, to 2:30, when they hosted the Cold Lake Ice. The Wheat Kings dominated the Ice, with Jordan Gagnon getting the game’s first goal, from Charchun and Hurlburt to take an early lead. The Ice scored a minute later to tie things up, but a second goal from
Gagnon late in the period made it 2-1 heading into the second. The Wheat Kings’ Kyler Bergseth scored the only goal of the second, from Chase Rombough, widening Killam’s lead to 3-1. The final period remained scoreless until the 15-minute mark, when the Ice scored one, but Gagnon came back with a hat trick goal, again from Charchun and Hurlburt, to make it a 4-2 final. Killam goaltender Ryder Wagner got the win in goal, stopping 21 of 23 shots, with Killam peppering the Ice’s goal with 41 shots. The Wheat Kings are back at home on Friday, hosting the Vegreville Rangers, then hit the road Saturday to travel to St.
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SUPPER & AUCTION Saturday, February 3rd Heisler Community Hall Doors Open at 5PM. Supper 5:30 PM. Auction 6:30 PM. Cost: $35 Per Person. Tickets Available at FFCS Office in Killam.. Phone P o e 780-385-3976 780 385 3976
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We will advertise your participation in The Community Press and on our website. Your business, or personal donation will be noted in all advertisements and on our website at firstforflagstaff.ca. Please help make a difference in the lives of families, and in the future of the Flagstaff Community. FIRST is a Registered Charitable Organization, tax receipts are available. Sponsors so far: Battle River Implements (Diamond); T he Cooperators Camrose (Platinum); Poplar Grove Farms (Platinum); Tracey & Dale Holt (Platinum) Enbridge (Double Platinum); Flagstaff County (Platinum); Heartland Generation (Platinum); The Community Press (Platinum in-kind); Richardson Pioneer (Gold); The James Insurance Group (Silver); Amped Energy (Silver); Ball Family Dental (Silver); Vision Credit Union (Silver); Gibson Energy (Silver); Rocky Mountain Equipment (Silver); Alliance Seed Cleaning (Silver); Hardisty Ag Society (Silver); Mel, Mabel, and Danica Thompson (Silver); The Leaf Hardisty (Bronze); Andreassen Borth Barristers & Solicitors (Bronze); Benchmark Hearing (Bronze); Dagwoods Auto & Diesel; Killam Town & Country Guardian Drugs (Bronze); Battle River Railway NGC Inc. (Bronze); Killam Feed & Farm Supply (Bronze); Galahad Lions Club (Cash); Forestburg Recycling Depot (Bronze); Bromby Welding (Cash)
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January 2024 Meetings
Council Meetings Flagstaff County Council o M Meetings eetings aare re conducted the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 9 a.m. unless u otherwise planned. Council and Committ ommittee meeting agendas aare re aavvailable at the County’’ss websit ebsiite te at: flflaagstaafff ff. fff..a . b.ca/ .ca/council/mee .ca/ccouncil/meeeetings-andminu utes tes
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Public Works Services Please visit the Flagstaff County website at flagstaff.ab.ca for information regarding Gravel Sales, Residential Laneway Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Hamlet Services, and more.
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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Flagstaff County offers the Shelterbelt Establishment Program to rural landowners to help establish and maintain healthy shelterbelts Shelterbelts conserve soil, protect crops and yard sites, trap snow, provide wildlife habitat, and beautify the landscape.
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Golden Prairie 4-H wraps up 2023 with big plans Club Reporter
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, the Golden Prairie 4-H club had their last meeting of the year at the Forestburg Train Station. The 4-H pledge was led by Ericka Davis and Thomas Eshpeter. The roll call question was “What is your favourite winter activity?” and Wendy Weiss had one item of correspondence. It was a reminder that the regional fun-day registration was due on the 14th of December. There were two additions to the agenda and they were to include the club reporter and the regional meeting which Rhonda Fuller had attended. The secretary, Sasha Weiss, reported her minutes from the last meeting and a motion was made that there were no errors. Ericka Davis, the treasurer, reported on our budget and a chart with our current budget was handed out for reference. During Caroline’s, the club leader's, speaking time, the upcoming regional fun-day was discussed which is scheduled for Jan. 6. Also the Public Speaking workshop and competition were discussed and committee members were found for both. The date of the workshop is Jan. 17 and the date of the competition is Feb. 3. During the meeting our community service options were also brought up. One of them is running the concession at the Daysland Palace Theatre. Another community service was volunteering at the Forestburg Christmas market back in November. Some of the new business that came up was our annual toboggan party at Willow Canyon, Donalda. For this event
a committee was made up and we discussed a budget for gifts and who would bring the meal and snacks. We also designated other committees, like one for achievement day sorting out who would buy gifts for leaders and members and who would prepare the food. Many members volunteered to be on these committees which was great because now we have most of this year's committees sorted. At the meeting we also voted in all our project leaders. All of the current leaders were voted in to stay as leaders for the year. During our discussion about the leaders there were no negative comments towards the current leaders and everyone showed much appreciation for them. After our discussions we had our project reports. All of the projects have had at least one meeting so far in the year. The project reports were Busking, Foods, Outdoor Living, Horse, Tractors, Woodworking, first and second year Photography, and Creative Options. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. and our next meeting was Jan. 10 at the Forestburg Train Station. If you would like the minutes from each meeting or more info on club activities please check out our facebook page Golden Prairie 4-H Club. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the Golden Prarie 4-H club had their first meeting of the new year on a virtual meeting due to bad weather. The meeting was called to order with a roll call question of “What did you do over Christmas break?” The 4-H pledge was led by Sasha Weiss and Julia Vincett. There were no additions to the agenda and there was one item of correspondence. It was from the food
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bank saying that they had received the donation from the club. The secretary, Sasha Weiss, read her minutes from the previous meeting and they were accepted. The treasurer was not in attendance so our club leader, Caroline Boddy, presented the treasurer’s report. The club now has a bank balance of $9,090.73. The club reporter, Simone Eshpeter, reported that she had sent the December report to The Community Press. Also, the District Representatives reported that the next district meeting is on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Lougheed Senior Center at 7 p.m. They also reported that the club will be hosting a district meeting on Wednesday, March 27. The new business included needing volunteers to work the concession at the Daysland Palace Theatre on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Feb. 2, 3, and 4, which were found. Also, the plan for the annual toboggan party was discussed. A
new plan needed to be formed because the weekend that was intended to work turned out to be way too cold for outdoor activities. A vote was taken and it was unanimous that the date needed to be rescheduled for a warmer one. The old business discussed included the Regional 4-H Funday that was held on Saturday, Jan. 6. A few participants reported on what they did there. Also, the Public Speaking workshop and competition were discussed and it was announced that the workshop would be held on Wednesday, Jan. 17, and the competition would be held on Saturday, Feb. 3. The project reports that were reported on were busking, foods, outdoor living, horse, tractor, woodworking, 1st and 2nd year photography, and creative options. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Forestburg Train Station at 7 p.m.
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Killam man says participating in Rose Bowl parade one of the greatest experiences of his life Leslie Cholowsky Editor Last September Delin Watmough made public his intention to try to attend the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, not as a spectator, but as part of the Pipes on Parade massed pipes and drums band. He’d sent in an audition tape earlier in the year and got accepted to come and play. When we first talked to Watmough, he said that he wanted to go, but would be raising funds to pay for the trip. Watmough now adds, “A couple of weeks after the newspaper article we decided that we were going to go even if we had to load up the credit cards.” As it turns out, however, he and wife Stephanie Crouse managed to raise the funds, with lots of help from friends and family. “It was really incredible,” he adds. “All the help we received was really appreciated. Everybody played a part in making this happen.” Watmough says that right from the first practice, he felt accepted and that he fit right in. “It was amazing. I was getting my pipes out and set up, when another small group of pipers invited me over to warm up. More and more of us joined in, until there were 55 pipers.” He said while they were playing, others
were going around helping to tune the pipes. “That was a great experience, and it just happened organically.” The group, which included pipers from five countries (USA, Canada, Australia, Scotland, and Ireland) had 55 pipers, 12 pipe majors, 20 dancers, and the drummers, who together turned into 120 marching members. After just three rehearsals, the band’s first gig was Disneyland, on New Year’s Eve Day. That was a special day, Watmough says, with the park being very crowded, and a very memorable performance, his first with such a large band. He and Crouse didn’t get to stay and celebrate New Year’s Eve in Disneyland, as they were up by 3 a.m. the next day to drive to Pasadena. There, in front of thousands of people live, and millions of viewers, the band marched and performed at the Rose Bowl parade, over the entire five-and-a-halfmile route. Watmough says at one point he got a tap on the back from the person behind him, to say “You’re bleeding.” “It was only a blister,” Watmough says. “By that point there was just a quartermile left, and I just pushed through it.” He says it was the experience of a lifetime. “It was awesome. There was such a high calibre of players in the band, and to be included and treated like one of them
was amazing.” That camaraderie is something that will stick with him for a lifetime, he says. Watmough made some deep connections in the group, and says he’s been invited to join various future performances, in Colorado, Virginia, and even Edinburgh. “Those will have to wait,” he adds, but was honoured to be invited, although he hopes that he can make it to Colorado in 2025. He says the group really meshed, and made plans to stay in touch. “The support was phenomenal. There aren’t words to describe the experience. “I was worried that I wouldn’t mesh, because I am really just a beginner piper, but everyone made me feel, immediately, like I was part of the group and that I belonged. “This group has become a family.” He adds that there was one unfortunate incident in Disneyland when one of the group members went down. “As it turned out, the piper beside him was an EMT/firefighter, and provided immediate care, with Disney first aide people on the scene in minutes.” The gentleman ended up in hospital for heart surgery. “His home band mates started a fundraiser to get his wife to California, and the entire band chipped in on the spot and raised $3,500 to help pay for her accommodations. “That’s the calibre of the
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people I met, from all walks of life, and all orientations. It was awesome.” He says the group ranged in age from age 12 to 76. Watmough said one big difference during his experience was that practicing included the full pipes, where he is used to using just the chanter for practice. “That really helped me out a lot, and improved my playing. I played the pipes more that week than I have in my entire piping career.” Another highlight of the trip was a ceilidh (dance/party) held for the pipers on Dec. 29. Watmough says, “There was a DJ booked, but he didn’t play a single song. He didn’t get a chance to. Hey, when you have 50 pipers in one building, they’re going to play.” He says the music was incredible, ranging from traditional songs to popular music, like ‘Sweet Caroline,’ and ‘Don’t stop Believing.’ Watmough says next up for him is Robbie Burns Night in Killam, where he’s looking forward to again playing with his home band, the Battle River Pipes and Drums, later this month. “This experience has opened many doors for me, in terms of contacts and future events, and has been a very memorable experience. “I’m looking forward to what might come next.”
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Edith Fern (Pottage) Lunty
On January 13, 2024, Edith Fern (Pottage) Lunty of Camrose and Sedgewick, passed away at the age of 97. Edith lived a full life. She was born and raised on the Pottage family farm at Merna. She attended
Edmonton Normal School and became a teacher. After a time living out in a lumber camp in BC, she and Wayne purchased a farm south of Sedgewick. Raising four children and helping make the farm thrive took many years. The chicken and egg money was hers to spend, but she eventually returned to teaching in Merna and Killam. After retirement she and Wayne travelled extensively, making it to all seven continents. She was always active and competitive! She loved skidooing,
playing ball, and golf. At 85 she was tubing down the Peace River Hills. At 89 she bowled a 367 game. At 90 she was skating. At 94 she was seen riding a Harley. She loved cribbage, bridge, and scrabble and always wanted to play for money, even with the grandchildren. She was playing bridge the day before she died. She loved to laugh and was known to be quite the prankster all her life. In later years the Blue Jays and Oilers became obsessions. She is survived by her
children: Neil (Lilyon) Lunty of Camrose, Melvin (Bente) Lunty of Sedgewick, and Fern (Yvan) Shawchek of Fort St. John, BC, as well as her daughter-in-law, Rosemary Lunty of Edmonton. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren: Rhiana (Perry), Brendan (Lori), Conor (Kaylyn), Tina, Anders (Michelle), Ken (Natalie), Carlos (Jacey), Matthew (Jessica), Dwayne (Juliet), Darcy, and Nick (Tonia). Many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren will also miss her.
Gary Lee Davidson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Lee Davidson on January 6,
2024, at the age of 59. Gary was born in Provost, Alberta on October 22, 1964, to parents Edward and Fay Davidson. Gary is survived by his wife Lowela; son Blaine (Alyssa); daughter Lynnaya; granddaughter Nova; his parents Ed and Fay; brothers Darrell (Lorraine) and Calvin (Pat); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Gary spent most of his childhood and adult life in the Bellshill area. He spent many years working in the oilfield and also on the farm. Throughout the years he raised cattle, bison, elk and, in recent years, added honeybees. Gary loved hunting and the outdoors. A memorial service will be held at a date to be de-
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She is predeceased by her husband Wayne, son Dale, and grandson Clinton, son-in-law Norm Shawchek, her parents Bessie and Stephen Pottage, siblings Edna Waite and Earl and Raymond Pottage, as well as many in-laws. A family graveside service has been held. All are welcome to a celebration of her life service on Saturday, March 2, at 1 p.m. to be held at the Sedgewick
ADVENTIST CHURCH 42031 RR 131 Pastor Teddy Joseph Phone: 587-736-0023 Sabbath School - 10 a.m. Worship Service - 11 a.m.
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Box 178, Killam, AB T0B 2L0 ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Brian’s U-Pick will no longer be ordering from Catalogues for any fruit trees or fruit bushes. Ordering will be done on what’s in Stock at Brian’s U-Pick. We have a good supply of Apple - different varieties. Cherry - different varieties. Plums - different varieties. Limited supply on Pear trees, Apricots. Good supply on Blueberries, Haskaps, Goji Berries. Limited supply on Saskatoons. All ordering must be done in person by January 31. No phone orders. All ordering requires appointment. There will be no ordering after Jan. 31. Call 780678-0053.
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The high cost of Interprovincial Trade Restrictions in Canada
It shouldn’t be harder to ship goods from Lethbridge, to Laval, Quebec than it is to ship them from Lethbridge to the Albertan side of Lloydminster. And yet, interprovincial trade in Canada is hampered by a number of policies designed to restrict competition for a few well-connected sectors of our provincial economies. This comes at the expense of all Canadian consumers. The signing of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement was supposed to tackle this long-standing economic problem in 2017. Those barriers are not harmless either. When Statistics Canada took a look at it in 2017, barriers to provincial trade added an estimated seven per cent to the cost of goods and services in this country. In terms of wages, it is estimated that removing those barriers to internal trade would yield an average increase in Canadians’ incomes by 5.5 per cent, or $1,800. At a time when we’re all struggling with the rising cost of living, there is little doubt that quite a few families would breathe a huge sigh of relief were they to enjoy such an increase.
The opening up of internal trade has been slow, however, and policymakers in some provinces have remained dormant on the issues for the past six years. Indeed, despite voicing support for the idea in Winnipeg this summer at the summit of Premiers, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island have done nothing to address these issues since the agreement was first signed. And yet, these provinces’ economies would benefit significantly by eliminating these trade barriers, increasing the amount of wealth generated per person, and hence the standard of living. And again, such increased wealth would be even more welcome at a time when the rising cost of living has left Canadian families struggling to balance their budgets. However, not all provincial governments have embraced the lip-service approach. Since the Canadian Free Trade Agreement was signed, Manitoba has removed 56 per cent of its listed exceptions to that agreement. Alberta, meanwhile, has abolished 78 per cent of them. So things are slowly moving in the right
Hon. Damien Kurek, Battle River-Crowfoot MP A Year-End Message for 2023 As we reflect on the challenges and triumphs of 2023, I am reminded of the resilience and unity of Canadians in the face of adversity. While political debates and controversies shaped the year, they also reflected the democratic values that underpin Canadian society. A freedom that we enjoy and must do everything we can protect within our borders and beyond. This year has been outlined by many significant, history-making events: two major conflicts in different parts of the world, we coronated a new King, war against two of our allies overseas, another election in Alberta, and a divided country under the leadership of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Not to mention some instances in Parliament, including the first ever time a Speaker of the House of Commons (Anthony Rota) resigned, followed by calls for the next speaker, Greg Fergus, to resign less than two months following his election because of a trend of overtly partisan activity. Throughout it all, major issues have been top-of-mind for Conservatives. To name a few: the impacts of the carbon tax, the increased cost of living, firearms rights which are under attack, housing prices that have doubled, NHPs, and the continued work to bring accountability to Ottawa. Though the NDP-Liberal coalition continued to block Conservative attempts to bring common sense back to our nation, we did have a number of accomplishments throughout the year. A few examples include:
direction when it comes to sending goods across provincial borders, at least in some provinces. Canadians’ ability to get their professional qualifications recognized from sea to sea, however, isn’t progressing even as fast as that. This is important as being able to move between provinces and territories without having to redo lengthy training could help solve worker shortages in parts of the nation. And this is an area where Alberta is among the worst offenders. Alberta has nine times more stated occupational barriers than Manitoba and more than twice as many as Quebec. These barriers matter, too. For instance, a licensed practical nurse trained in Ontario must undergo retraining to move to Alberta and practise their trade. And yet, as far as we know, taking an Albertan’s vital signs is no different than taking an Ontarian’s. The same nonsensical restrictions apply to dental hygienists, paramedics, nurse practitioners and many other health professionals the province desperately needs. But Alberta is not alone in this. All other provinces and territories, other than
Nunavut, also have some form of restrictions preventing trained professionals from other provinces from practising their trades in their new home if they relocate. By recognizing the skills of Canadians, no matter the province where they are trained, our provincial governments would increase opportunities, help solve shortages and create more wealth for all. While the work provinces such as Alberta and Manitoba have done to make it easier for international applicants to practice their trade must be lauded, it is clear they need to do the same for out-of-province applicants. Whether it’s goods or workers, removing barriers to their movement will increase prosperity and the quality of life for ordinary Canadians from coast to coast. KRYSTLE WITTEVRONGEL AND GABRIEL GIGUÈRE Krystle Wittevronge is a senior policy analyst and Alberta project lead, and Gabriel Giguère is a public policy analyst with the Montreal Economic Institute. © Troy Media
•Introducing the Build Homes, Not Bureaucracy Act to bring home more affordable housing in Canada, •Passed Common-Sense Conservative Bill C-280, which will protect Canadian produce farmers, •Passed Common-Sense Conservative Bill C-294, which will support the rights of consumers and small businesses, •Forcing votes to pressure the Government into axing the tax to lower prices for all Canadians, •Passed Common-Sense Conservative Bill C-318, which will deliver EI parity for adoptive and intended parents, and, •Led the efforts to implement the three-digit suicide prevention hotline, 9-8-8, to become active starting November 30th of this year. Help should only be three digits away. Many instances where, in Parliament and Committees, Conservatives were able to ensure Canadians’ voices were heard. After almost a year and a half of the Conservative Party of Canada under Pierre Poilievre, we are in a better position than ever to hold the Government to account and win the next election. I am looking forward to continuing my work in the House of Commons come the resumption of the 44th Parliament at the end of January. I will leave you with this; 2024 will no doubt have its challenges, but I remain hopeful about the future of our region, our province, and our country. There is still a lot of work to do but know Canada’s Conservatives are working for you. Thank you for the honour of being able to work on your behalf in Canada’s Parliament. I am proud and deeply blessed to continue as the Member of Parliament for Battle River-Crowfoot as we begin 2024. From my family, my team, and on behalf of the Parliament of Canada, I wish everyone many blessings in the year to come. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, text 403-5755625, or e-mail damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca.
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Eric Bernard Wieschorster
September 30, 1944 – January 8, 2024 Eric Bernard Wieschorster, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the age of 79
years. Born in Beaverdam, Alberta on September 30, 1944, he was the third child of Ludwig and Bertha Wieschorster. One year later, with horses as their mode of transportation, the family moved to Ardmore, about 15 miles away. After only two years there, they moved again to Strome, where Eric would spend a good portion of his life attending school, working on the
FAITH COLUMN
A prayer for the new year Some of the prayers of those Bible preachers and teachers of the distant past come back to us with powerful thoughts and significant meaning for our days in which we live. Here is a prayer from Oswald of Northumbria. The significance of Oswald was that he was a prince, an exile, a king and then a saint. He lived from 605AD – 642AD. He died in battle against a longtime enemy. But somewhere in his life he wrote this prayer. It might just be a prayer you might want to pray in this New Year: The troubles that worry me I place into Your hands. The thoughts that disturb me, I place into Your hands. I place into Your hands, Lord, the
choices that I face. Guard me from choosing the way perilous of which the end is heart-pain and the secret tear. Rich in counsel, show us the way that is plain and safe. May I feel Your presence at the heart of my desire, and so know it for Your desire for me… Help me to find my happiness in my acceptance of what is Your purpose for me: In friendly eyes, in work well done, In Quietness born of trust, And most of all in the awareness of Your presence in my spirit. (Source: Bjorklund, Kurt, Prayers for Today, Moody Publishers Chicago, p.42) Pastor Douglas Webb Sedgewick Community Church of the Nazarene
family farm, and contributing in many ways to the community. In 1966 he married, his beloved wife of 57 years, Dorothy (nee Hillaby) and had two children, Shirley and Dan. Their house was always full of company, as everyone knew that they were welcome anytime and there would be warm hospitality and lots of laughs. Farming was everything to Eric. For many years he and his brother Albert and family, and wife Dorothy raised a variety of grains, hogs, cattle, chicken and even pheasants. Because of health is-
sues, Dorothy and Eric moved to Daysland in 2005 to take it easier, and his son Dan, daughter-inlaw Amy, and nephew Darren took over the farm. Eric continued to go out almost every day to help and be on the land; he was so happy when his grandson Dean also joined the farming operation. He was so proud to watch both his son and grandson grow and innovate. In 2011, Eric and Dorothy bought a vacation home in Arizona, which they enjoyed every winter. The appeal of the warm weather was secondary to the joy they
lene) Wieschorter, special cousin in Florida, Alfoz (Susan) Wieschorster, a foster daughter Shelley (Lyle) Munro-Wilson and Shelley’s children and grandchildren, as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins and family both in Canada and in Germany, and his best furry friend Piper. A celebration of life will be held in the spring, with Burgar Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Additional details will follow. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance or the Daysland Hospital Foundation.
found in the many great friends they met there. It was a second home to them, and where he passed away peacefully in his sleep after a day filled with visiting and laughter. He was predeceased by his father Ludwig, mother Bertha, and brother Albert, and beloved cousins in Germany. He is survived by his, wife Dorothy, a daughter Shirley Damberger, son Dan (Amy) Wieschorster, two grandsons, Joshua Damberger and Dean Wieschorster, an older sister Hilda (John) Hoekstra, younger brother Leo (Ar-
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Hardisty community mourning loss of former Mayor and business owner Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490
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Well hello folks. I hope you all managed to survive the horrendous frigid temperatures that we have experienced in the last week. What a cruel gift from Mother Nature. According to the TV news the last time we had -50 degrees with wind chill was 50 years ago... Brrrr. We are grateful that so many Albertans turned off electricity that was not immediately required and we saved experiencing “brown outs.”
COLD Continued from Front Accompanying the return of more moderate temperatures, The Weather Network was warning Monday of 510cm of snow for the central parts of the province, with heavier amounts approaching or exceeding 30cm for extreme southern sections over a 24hour period as a front from BC tracks into Alberta, moving south along the foothills.
With severe cold no one wanted to deal with lack of heat and we managed to save the electrical system... congratulations to all the decent Albertans who complied with the electrical alerts. We still have 12 wonderful cats and they are surviving the wretched cold. We treat them to warmed up dry cat food and chopped up roast chicken and they gobble it all up. The electrical water dishes even froze so we give them warmish water with their meals twice a day and also keep breaking the ice on their water pail. That bit of extra work is nothing compared to
the workload that farmers endure trying to keep their cattle cared for in this vicious cold. Thank goodness that we do not calf out in January, like some farmers do, that would be so harsh. We thank all the local businesses that have dealt with all the folks whose furnaces quit working and who dealt with all the other issues caused by the extreme cold. I imagine their days and nights were rather busy, too! On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the community of Hardisty bids farewell to long time resident John Drozdowski. His funeral service is at 1 p.m. at the Community Hall in
This system will bring light flurries to the Edmonton area, including Flagstaff County early Tuesday, before it pushes south, with Calgary expecting 10-20cm of snow, and more south of that, if the system tracks as it is predicted to do. This system isn’t expected to have a large impact in the Flagstaff region, with 1-5cm at most. Normal daily minimum temperatures recorded by Environment Canada from the period of 1991-2020 for the Ed-
monton region are -18 for January. According to AESO, Battle River Generating Plants, which are rated as ‘gas-fired steam’ made a significant contribution to the grid, with gas generation in Alberta generating the highest total amount of electricity (over half) going into the grid. Cold weather saw a number of region businesses close on Friday, and the Forestburg Concert Series performance scheduled for Saturday rescheduled to May.
Hardisty. Fellowship and refreshments will be provided after the service. I checked our local history book and John and his wife Dianne (passed away in July 2012) moved to Hardisty in 1990 and purchased a tire shop renaming it JD Tire. The couple were both very involved in their community. John was even Mayor of Hardisty for one term and one of the volunteers who started Communities in Bloom. We send sincere condolences to John's family and all the grandchildren. Rest in peace dear man. Well, I wonder how many of you are working
on your new years resolutions. I was looking through a book named “Badass Habits” by Jen Sincero. The goal of this book is to cultivate the awareness, boundaries, and daily upgrades you need to make them stick. It is quite eye-opening. A few interesting quotes that might help you succeed: “It is usually the stuff you want to do the least that changes your life the most.” And, “Any fears, doubts, or worries you have about yourself and your fabulousness were learned from the people around you and from your own temporary failures. They are not the
truth.” Be confident, walk tall with positive straight posture, smile, breathe slowly and deeply, you feel mightier already, don't you? This book is filled with excellent information, it will make you laugh, give you aha moments and guide you to probable success. “In every moment, you have the profound ability to make choices that will completely change your habits and your reality, either right away or over time.” Best wishes for a fabulous 2024. Please phone me with some news.
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HELP WANTED GENERAL VIRTUAL ASSISTANT Correction: Killam Fire Station Chief Joe Knievel presents firefighter Kyle Bownes with his one-year service pin. Bownes says he’s really enjoying playing a role on the department, and was proud to recieve his one-year service pin on Friday, Jan. 5, at the station’s annual awards gala. Kyle was incorrectly identified in our Jan. 8 story as Kyle Andrews, our apologies to both Kyles for the error.
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Health Canada recalls granola bars and yogurt parfaits Leslie Cholowsky Editor
On Thursday, Jan. 11, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled Quaker Brand granola bars and cereals and Cap’n Crunch brand Treat Bars - Berry Bar due to Salmonella contamination. Quaker Canada says, “Quaker Canada today announced a voluntary recall of granola bars and Harvest Crunch cereals due to the potential exposure of salmonella. This is the direct result of a recall initiated earlier today in the United States by the Quaker Oats Company. This action is being taken in Canada out of an abundance of caution and commitment to the wellbeing of our Canadian consumers.” The list of affected products includes Quaker Harvest Crunch Original Granola Cereal, Harvest Crunch Dark Chocolate Cranberry Almond Granola Cereal, Harvest Crunch Raisin Almond Granola Cereal, Harvest Crunch Light and Crisp Honey Nut Granola Cereal, Harvest Crunch Light and Crisp Raisin Almond Granola Cereal, Harvest Crunch Apple Crumble Granola Cereal, Harvest Crunch Original Granola Cereal, Harvest Crunch Canadian Maple Cereal with best before dates from Jan. 11 up to and including July 9. The list also includes Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola bars, Chewy S’mores Granola Bars, Chewy Rocky Road Granola bars, Chewy Apple Fruit Crumble granola bars, Chewy Fruit Crumble Peach granola bars, Chewy Caramel Chocolate granola bars, Chewy Fruit Crumble Strawberry granola bars, Chewy Chocolate Chip granola bars, Chewy S’mores granola bars, with all best before dates from Jan 11 up to and including Sept. 7.
The recalls include all “Chewy” selections, as well as Quaker’s Dipps granola bars in many flavour varieties, and their Yogurt granola bars, with best before dates from Jan. 11 to Oct. 7. On Monday, Jan. 15, the recall was extended
For more details including affected product codes, go to: recallsrappels.canada.ca/en If consumers believe they have impacted products and want to request reimbursement, go to quarkerrecall.ca.
and with instructions of what to do with the product. i.e. destroy, return, etc. In the instructions it will list the batch numbers that the recall is related to. The Stores review the batch numbers with the inventory on hand and proceed as instructed.”
to include yogurt parfait products that included granola, as a safety measure. Wild Rose Co-op GM Carol Rollheiser says, “We receive all of our notifications for recalls from a third party. They send them out with a priority/class rating
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