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Volume 115, Issue 26 Thursday, January 5, 2023 Your undisputed source for local News & Advertising since 1908!

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Flagstaff Food Bank

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The community & businesses to bring in the most rolls of toilet paper wins bragging rights and community acknowledgement!

Daysland was Last Year’s Winner!

January 1st to 31st Judging & pick up will take place Wednesday, February 1st.

Phone 780-385-3976 to register or for more info.

Drop off for community donations in Alliance is at Main Street Medley Call if you’d like to be a drop-off location.

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RCMP Report Driver found in possession of rifle unlawfully

Killam RCMP Detachment Flagstaff County Occurrences Dec. 8 to Dec. 15.

On December 11, a break and enter was reported West of Forestburg. Two vehicles were seen in the area.

Member attended and file is still under investigation.

On December 12, an abandoned U-Haul north of Hardisty.

Member contacted UHaul and they arranged a tow.

Harassing calls were made on December 12 to a hotel in Sedgewick. Caller was claiming to be a Police Officer. Caller was frustrated with staff and was hollering over the phone. Member looked into the matter.

No suspect was identified. The complainant was advised to call back if she received anymore calls.

On December 13, Killam RCMP member on active patrol in Forestburg. Member witnessed a Subject of Interest walking along the road. Member confirmed the Subject was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants.

Subject was arrested, held for JIR and subsequently remanded to Edmonton Remand Center.

On December 13, a theft was reported from a home in Lougheed. Bank card was stolen and used several times. The Subject was on conditions to not be at the property. File still under investigation.

On December 14, members attended an

abandoned vehicle on the side of the road north of Forestburg.

The registered owner was notified and vehicle had run out of gas and was picked up.

On December 14, metal and copper was reported stolen from the Diplomat Mine Interpretive Site. Members attended. Flagstaff County was made aware.

On December 15, an abandoned car just off of Highway 13 near Amisk. Member spoke with the registered

owner and the vehicle was broken down.

On December 15 an abandoned vehicle was reported on Highway 608 close to Forestburg.

Patrols were made and vehicle was no longer in the ditch.

A report of pallets, cables and wiring was found near the pond in Lougheed on December 15. Members followed up and an owner for the property was not identified.

On December 15 a call was received from the Stellerton, NS,

RCMP Detachment requesting a Wellbeing Check. A call was made to their Detachment with concerns of an individual in our area. Subject was found okay.

On December 15 Killam member was making patrols in Forestburg when he located a vehicle without a licence plate light.

Traffic stop initiated.

The driver was found in possession of a rifle unlawfully. Driver was arrested and released for court in Killam.

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OPINION

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JOHN’S RANT

Sports betting dangerously intertwined with the business of sport So since it is the first issue of the new year, I will get on my high horse and spout about something which is becoming very concerning to me.

I enjoy watching sports on television.

In particular I like NFL Football, baseball and the NHL playoff season. The regular season doesn’t do that much for me.

But lately, I’ve become very frustrated with the programming and marketing of sports.

All are inundated with sports betting advertising.

Whether it is Wayne Gretzky promoting MGM, or other retired athletes promoting various sports betting apps, I wonder where this is going to lead.

Now, I play Lotto 6/49 and since I’m still writing my rants you know I haven’t won.

There are Video Lottery machines in many lounges and small bars across Alberta and I’ve put some money in these.

There are large casinos and while I’ve been in a couple, it’s usually as a volunteer rather than a gambler.

In doing some research into these online gambling sites, I’ve discovered Bet 365 is legal in Alberta, but many of the others such as Fan Duel, Draft Kings and BetMGM are currently only legal in Ontario.

We do have a site called Play Alberta available here. It is owned and operated by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission.

That is the government wing that controls all the booze sales in Alberta, all the Cannabis sales in Alberta and all the gaming through lotteries and the VLT terminals in licensed establishments. They even control the operation of a raffle at your children’s hockey games. A licence is required to have

these.

Now where my concern is with these gambling apps that are popping up is how do you control who uses them?

You see, you do have to be over a certain age to get into licensed establishments or casinos.

But look at our society and see how many kids have their own cell phones picked up for them by mom or dad so they can stay in touch.

In a report written in 2004 for the National Library of Medicine, Gambling, Youth and the Internet: Should We be Concerned, the authors did feel there are problems in the offing for young people.

“With increased exposure to, and availability of regulated and unregulated forms of gambling, including the recent emergence of Internet gambling, more youth are succumbing to the temptation and pressure to engage in these activities,” one of the authors stated.

Research in Canada, the U.S., and internationally suggests that approximately 80% of adolescents have participated in some form of gambling during their lifetime.

The report went on: “Research has demonstrated that problematic gambling among adolescents has been associated with a number of other mental health outcomes. From a clinical perspective, youth with gambling problems exhibit higher rates of depressive sympto-mology, increased risk of suicide ideation and attempts, higher anxiety, as well as an increased risk of alcohol and substance abuse disorders.”

Online gaming sites were illegal in Canada for the longest time, but suddenly they seem to be exploding onto the scene.

The 2004 report, at that time stated the proliferation of on-line gambling sites posed new problems for youth.

While other sources of gambling are, for the most part, strictly regulated and prohibited for underage children, the Internet provides an accessible and largely anonymous route to an otherwise illegal activity for young people.

Many of the sites offer free adjoining gambling sites where people can play for free to learn how to gamble and not lose any money before proceeding to the actual money gambling site.

As these gambling sites continue to proliferate, they produce large revenue streams for the various levels of government trying to find sources of income after maxing out the taxation of ratepayers.

But at the same time, the gambling will begin to produce major health issues within our society and I don’t

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think the governments have figured out how to handle this yet.

A 2020 report in Britain showed gambling is estimated to be responsible for 500 suicides per year. Further official data showed, in Britain, 430,000 people were problem gamblers.

So before Canada and Alberta throw the doors wide open to online gambling they should figure out how to ensure it is a safe thing to indulge in.

And all those former professional athletes should check their morality before they go out pimping for the gambling sites.

I can’t believe they’re that hard up for money.

And the television networks should cease advertising of gambling sites.

You won’t have much of an audience if they kill themselves after losing everything on a gambling site.

JOHN MATHER

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The Community Press, Thursday, January 5, 2023 - Page 5

Flying Club donates to STARS

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With the support of a partner branch, you’ll run your location like it’s your own business (which it is, really) and become your community’s go-to for everything financial.

You’ll promote our products, diversify your clients’ portfolios and earn commission to do it.

Iron Creek Flying Club was proud to donate part of the proceeds from the Camrose Air Show yesterday at the STARS hangar at the Edmonton International Airport.

Picture from left to right is: Perry Swenson (paramedic), Lucille de Beaudrap (flight nurse), Alison Hagan (Sr. Donor Relations & Development Officer), Kirk Hartmann (pilot), Tom Sliepen (pilot) and Doug Lindseth (ICFC president)

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Community gathers to provide support and prayers for ill mother Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com

Happy New Year to you! I hope you had a chance to read through The Community Press's Christmas Edition with all the Santa letters. Always some to make you laugh and chuckle.

The Sedgewick Library hosted a mistletoe craft

for babies and it was well attended. More events to come in the future.

If you ordered a community calendar, please remember to pick it up as they are in. They were designed and printed by The Community Press!

So you're supporting your local library and paper.

The library is still looking for volunteers to work at their casino at the end of February. If you are able to work a shift,

please contact Barb.

Every shift gets a free meal and evening shifts usually get a free overnight stay at the hotel.

Do you have a wedding or other event coming up in 2023 and need decorations?

Elegant Event Rentals is hosting their annual open house at the end of this month.

Right here in Sedgewick!

Don't miss it.

For most people Christmas time is a time of joy,

gifts, and family time.

One family in Flagstaff County had to spend Christmas apart unexpectedly. The Sutter family, Curtis, Anjuli, and their three kids fell sick with Influenza mid December. However, a week

into being isolated at home Anjuli Sutter fell especially ill and had to be flown to Edmonton by Stars after having issues breathing. By Christmas Anjuli was still on the ventilator.

On December 27, peo-

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ple from all over Flagstaff County gathered to meet online or in person at the Community Church of the Nazarene to pray for her healing. After one week in the ICU Anjuli finally started improving.

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Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services Society

Looking for Structures FRESS is looking for any available Structures to use for training purposes.

SHELLEY JONES & A TOUCH OF COLE

We are looking for structures we can burn down or just use for training if burning is not wanted/possible.

Please call Derek Homme at 587-218-9111 or Tyson Armitage at 780-385-5991 if interested. www.flagstaff-ress.org

Wednesday January 11 at 7:30pm “Vocalist Shelley Jones, guitarist Wes Yaciuk and bassist Wes Caswell have teamed up together for a musical project called A Touch of Cole which features the timeless music of Natalie and Nat King Cole. With a vision to uplift and inspire their audiences, A Touch of Cole performance provides a captivating experience for music lovers of all ages.

A Touch of Cole show also includes timeless standards from artists such as Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone. “

Concert Sponsors: D2 Electric & Andreassen & Borth

For Information and Tickets Call Sharon at 780-374-2403 or e-mail: Info@daysarts.ca www.palacetheatre-daysarts.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Village of Forestburg

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Proposed Bylaw 10:2022 – Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw In accordance with the requirements of Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act S.A. 2000, as amended, the Council of the Village of Forestburg has scheduled a Public Hearing for Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Village of Forestburg Administration Office, 4902 – 50 Street, Forestburg, AB regarding the proposed adoption of Bylaw 10:2022 – Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw. The proposed changes to the Land Use Bylaw are: Reclassify Plan 0622400; Block 1; Lot 23 from C2 – Highway Commercial to R2 – General Residential District Persons wishing to make representation to Council on this matter are requested to advise the undersigned no later than 12:00 noon on January 12, 2023. Written submissions and those persons who have advised of their wish to speak will be heard first, and other submissions will follow.

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Love in the air with romantic engagement over holidays Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!

Well, Happy New Year to all you wonderful Community Press readers. I wish you all a healthy, love filled 2023.

I received a telephone call from Dick and Dorothy Rogers.

Their daughter Dahlea Rogers is engaged to her love, Austin Janes.

They have been dating for a few years and Austin decided to take his honey to Palm Springs, Arizona.

They stayed at his grandparents home where he proposed to Dahlea. Sounds pretty warm and romantic to me. Congratulations to these young lovers.

Austin works in the banking business in Red Deer and Dahlea continues in her teaching position.

They plan to wed in Nov. 2024.

Matilda Tschetter and her family enjoyed having her daughter visit from Taber, Alberta. I know many families enjoyed visiting with friends and family over the Christmas holidays. I would love to hear about your visitors or other interesting events.

I am happy that our four kitties survived the holiday season and have not been lunch for the pesky coyotes. I don't know if it is my imagination but there seem to be so many of them this year.

I was asking our hunter grandkids and they said that the pelts are not bringing in a good price this year so they are not being killed. I shoot gophers and have my license but I have never shot a coyote yet. I have a coyote fur on the back

of my breakfast chair and it keeps me toasty warm but i have never skinned one.

I checked online with Halford Hide and leather company and their coyote hides dressed ran at $275....pretty pricey but they look so good.

An old boyfriend of mine used to work part time for this company and I was surprised it was still in existence. So many of these business's just die out.

There are so many T.V. shows on now and they are all talking about your New Years resolutions. To achieve your goals the books tell you to "write it

down so you can make it happen." I am going to suggest that you write down what is wonderful about you.

Don't just seek to improve what is wrong, but look at what is right about you as a human being.

You are upright and walking and talking.

You have provided a warm home for your family, you might have g r a n d c h i l d re n , y o u have friends. You are a kind decent human being. You might be employed, you are good to your pets and neighbours.

You are honest and caring and deeply love someone or a pet. Yes, you are pretty fantastic

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Jan. 1, 2023, is not just a date for changing yourself but it can be a day you decide how much longer those Christmas lights should stay up?

Maybe you will take down the tree but those lovely lights make you happy and

make your home a welcome beacon in the dark winter.

Heck, leave the lights up, why not? You are in charge and you can decide what change might be happening or maybe you just want to sit down with a fresh cup of coffee/tea or whiskey and enjoy your Community Press Newspaper.

Thank you to the gentleman who made the New Years fireworks happen in Hardisty. The beautiful lights made so many people happy.

Your kindness is a great start to a New Year!

Take care folks, remember "You are enough, you are wonderful!"

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Summer Village of Island Lake Request for Proposals

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Development Officer Position The Summer Village of Island Lake, being Alberta’s largest Summer Village and located on the shores of Island Lake, approximately 20 minutes northwest of the Town of Athabasca, is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual to fulfill a part time contract position for a Development Officer services within our community.

Please visit online for complete details and instructions:

www.islandlake.ca Summer Village of Island Lake, Box 8, Alberta Beach, T0E 0A0

svislandlake@wildwillowenterprises.com Position will be open until January 12, 2023 or a suitable candidate is found

HELP WANTED Kendale Truck Parts is now hiring.

Parts pullers/dismantlers/labourers Experience preferred, but can train people with the willingness to learn.

Yard located off Hwy 16 and Hwy 834 Full or part time positions available Call Barry at 780-919-7852 or send resume to Kendaleb@shaw.ca

Class 3 Tandem Axle Truck Driver Flagstaff Waste is seeking a full-time truck driver to operate both roll-off and front-end trucks in our daily waste collection operations.

Duties: • Roll-off bin delivery, exchange, finish as per daily work orders.

• Front end truck routes as assigned • Daily vehicle inspections & maintenance. Understand and adhere to all safety procedures.

• Frequent stops, moderate physical activity.

• Normal work hours 7:30-4:00, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications: • Valid Class 3 (Q) license with clean driving record. Abstract & references required.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision, good at problem solving, ability to work alone and maintain records.

Flagstaff Waste offers a dynamic workplace with a culture of strong customer service. We provide a competitive salary and a full benefit package including enrollment in a ‘defined benefits’ pension plan.

If you wish to join our exciting team, submit resume to Murray Hampshire at Murray@flagwaste.ca or mail to Box 309, Sedgewick, AB, T0B4C0 before January 20, 2023.

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Woman convicted of manslaughter granted day parole Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

A former Holden resident, who was initially given 18 years in prison for killing her abusive husband in 2011, has been allowed unescorted absences from prison and, once she is eligible early this year, day parole.

During her trial in 2020, Helen Naslund, now 58, admitted to shooting her husband Miles, then 49, twice in the head as he slept at their farm the morning of Sept. 5, 2011. In an agreed statement of facts, Miles spent the day before the killing intoxicated, ordering Naslund around with a gun and throwing wrenches at her before destroying a table set for Sunday dinner saying the meal was “not fit for a dog.” Naslund suffered for nearly 30 years at the hands of her abusive husband.

After the killing, Naslund and her son Neil, who was 19 at the time, stuffed Miles’ body in a truck bed toolbox which was drilled with holes and then welded shut. They sunk the toolbox in a dugout on the family farm and then, using an excavator rented from the equipment shop where Helen worked, crushed and buried Miles’ car while burning evidence from the home and tossing Mile’s guns in other bodies of water.

They kept the family secret for nearly six years.

Miles was first reported missing on Sept. 6, 2011, by Naslund who suggested he may have killed himself after disappearing in his Chevy Cavalier with a .357 Magnum handgun.

Meanwhile, Naslund was critical of the police investigation after they failed to turn up any leads.

In Aug. 2017 RCMP were tipped off upon learning that Darrell Naslund, Neil’s brother,

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After an RCMP search recovered Miles’s remains six years after he was reported missing, Naslund and Neil turned themselves into police and were both released on bail for three years.

Although the pair were originally charged with first degree murder by Tofield RCMP, Neil was sentenced in 2020 to three years for offering an indignity to a human body by helping his mother, and Naslund plea bargained receiving an 18-year sentence for manslaughter which caused a public outcry. It was among the longest sentences in Canadian history for an abused woman who killed her husband. Neil was paroled in 2021.

In an agreed statement of facts, filed with

Naslund’s guilty plea, the crime came after nearly 30 years of continual abuse which led Naslund to attempt suicide on multiple occasions.

Wesley Naslund, the eldest of the three sons, spoke to newspapers about growing up under his father’s obsessive controlling behaviour and feelings of never-ending dread. He said his mother tried leaving multiple times and his father always said he would track her down.

Last year, Naslund appealed her sentence resulting in the Appeal Court reduction from 18 to nine years, minus time already served after considering Naslund to have symptoms of “battered woman syndrome”, which causes psychological damage from being continually abused by an intimate partner.

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Sponsors so far: B attle River Implements (Diamond sponsor); Richardson Pioneer Grain (Gold sponsor); Heisler Royal Purple (Bronze sponsor); Dagwoods Auto & Deisel (cash); Lynne Jenkinson & Austin Hanson (Bronze sponsor); Poplar Grove Farms (Bronze sponsor); The Community Press (Gold sponsor in-kind); Vision Credit Union (Bronze sponsor); InterPipeline (Platinum sponsor); Killam Lions Club (Silver sponsor); Gibson Energy (Diamond sponsor); Andreassen Borth Barristers & Solicitors (Bronze sponsor); Ball Family Dental (Bronze sponsor); Flagstaff County (Platinum sponsor); Campbell-McLennan Chrysler (Bronze sponsor); Westland Insurance (Silver sponsor); Coutts Home Hardware (Bronze sponsor); Rocky Mountain Equipment (Silver sponsor); James Insurance Group (Bronze sponsor); Neil & Lilyon Lunty (Bronze sponsor); Town of Daysland (Silver sponsor); Bromby Welding (Bronze sponsor); Brian & Sandra Moore (Silver sponsor); Alliance Seed Cleaning Plantt (Sliver sponsor).

Leading Sponsors: CFCW & New Country 98.1 (in-kind)

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Alliance residents enjoy holiday celebrations all over town P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com

Happy New Year!

May your year be filled with good health and happiness.

Roger and Betty Spady had three quarters of their family home over the holidays. Just Ryan and family out on Vancouver Island were missing.

Ernie and Pat Van Hecke had their family Christmas gathering on December 17 with

ing on Thursday January 5 to start a group to form a community garden.

At their annual meeting the Argyle Women's Institute presented pins to recognize the years of membership for four members. The group was also pleased to add three new members and hope to have more in the new year.

It was a really miserable night on the 27th when the seniors group had their potluck supper.

Seven members did turn out to share in nice variety of food.

Pedestrian struck, killed in Wainwright On Jan. 1, 2023, at approximately 3:36 a.m., Wainwright RCMP were dispatched to a report of pedestrian hit and run in the Town of Wainwright.

EMS attended and transported the male victim to the hospital.

Unfortunately, the 47-year-old

Wainwright resident, died as a result of his injuries.

RCMP have identified the driver of the vehicle and the investigation continues.

No further updates are anticipated.

Kerry Komics had her son and his girlfriend come from Calgary to spend

Christmas day in Alliance.

Joe and Molly Boudreaux started the

new year with a dinner party.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations are now being accepted for the Board of Directors of Vision Credit Union Ltd. What does a Vision Credit Union Board Director do?

1. Represent the interest and concerns of the Vision Credit Union membership 2. Participate in policy and strategic planning 3. Monitor policy adherence 4. Work in co-operation with Vision CU executive management 5. Attend Board meetings nine times per year (or additionally as required) Don’t have a business degree or work experience in the financial industry?

We do not have an exact resume for the ideal Director. We aim to develop a Board that represents a wide range of skills, experience and interests. However, Board candidates must meet the following criteria: •Be bondable •Have a positive credit rating •Must be considered an active credit union member exemplified through monthly transaction account •Must not be employed by a competing financial institution •Must not be in violation of any Vision Credit Union policies or bylaws •Be a Canadian citizen or a person who has been lawfully admitted into Canada for permanent residence •Must not be a spouse or close relative of an employee or director of the Credit Union •Submit an application for nomination (supported by five members) •Provide an updated resume

The interests of the members of Vision Credit Union are overseen by the members’ elected representatives on the Board of Directors. The active participation of these Directors has been a major asset to your credit union.

Nominations for a position representing the following areas with three-year terms are now being accepted.

Camrose/Daysland/Killam/ Sedgewick/vNow - two positions Stettler/Castor/Alliance - one position Peace River/Falher/La Glace - one position Nomination forms are now available at Vision Credit Union branch offices.

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January 2023 Meetings

Council Meetings Flagstaff County Co ouncil M Meetings eetings aare re conducted the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 9 a.m. unless u otherwise planned. p Council and Committ ommittee meeting agendas aare re aavvailable att the County’’ss websit ebsiite te at: flagstafff fff...ab.ca/c .ca/council/meeeeetings-and.ca/council/me tings-andminuutes tes

7800-384-4100 1-877-387-4100 Email: Stay Connected with Us: s

Tender for Sale of Graders

Flagstaff County invites tenders for the sale of the following used graders: Flagstaff County invites bids for the sale of the following used graders. When bidding, please bid on each grader separately. Grouped bids will not be accepted.

Please note: The snow wing, front lift group and dozer are not included. We are keeping these attachments and transferring them to the new graders when they arrive.

1. G518 – 2018 Caterpillar 160M AWD – Ser.# - CAT0160MVD9T01540.

Comes with 16’ moldboard, 17.5R25 Michelin snow plus tires and blade lift accumulators.

Current hours: 6,736.

Estimated hours as of February 15th, 2023: 7,000.

Guaranteed buyback: $222,600.00.

2. G618 – 2018 John Deere 872GP AWD – Ser.# - 1DW872GPEHD685085.

Comes with 16’ moldboard, 17.5R25 Michelin snow plus tires, blade lift accumulators.

Current hours: 6,818.

Estimated hours as of February 15th, 2023: 7,100.

Guaranteed buyback: $180,000.00.

3. G718 – 2018 John Deere 872GP AWD – Ser.# - 1DW872GPCHD685122.

Comes with 16’ moldboard, 17.5R25 Michelin snow plus tires, blade lift accumulators.

Current hours: 6,285.

Estimated hours as of February 15th, 2023: 6,550 Guaranteed buyback: $180,000.00.

• These graders can be viewed on our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca or in Flagstaff County by appointment and will be sold on an “as is basis.” Kilometres/hours of operation may vary slightly at time of sale.

Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

(Closed Noon - 1 p.m.)

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12435 TToownship w Road 4442 PP..O. Box 35 358 Sedgew e wi wic icck, AB T0B 4C00

• Snow wing, front lift group and dozer do not come with the graders.

• Bids must be submitted on a tender form. Download a tender form from our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca or contact our Administration Office at 780-384-4123 to receive a tender form.

• Please send bids in a sealed envelope marked “USED GRADERS” to Flagstaff County Administration Office, Box 358, 12435 Twp Rd 442, Sedgewick, AB. • Closing date for bidding on items is Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 11:00:00 a.m. MST. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

For further information, please contact: Kevin Kinzer, Shop Supervisor, at 780-390-0312.

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Compiled by Alysha Ambler

January The Battle River Community Foundation awarded grants of $1,300 to the Village of Alliance to assist with operating costs at the Alliance Cemetery.

The grant is from the Cecil and Art Peacock fund, the Donald Spady Memorial Fund, and the Robert and Darlene Wold Fund, which were all established to support the Village Cemetery.

The Daysland Fire Department responded to a fire at the Paterson Grain site just outside of town.

Firefighters had to climb to the top of the 180 foot tower in minus 30 degrees celsius weather to reach and extinguish the flames.

Effective immediately, the province decided to discontinue PCR testing for COVID-19 to all but people who fit into a specific category. This is due to labs struggling to keep up with demand in testing.

Killam RCMP and first responders hurried to a scene in Hardisty involving a man who had his truck roll over him while working on the truck. He was rushed to Edmonton via STARS where he later passed of his injuries.

Battle River Railway and Friends of the Battle River Railway hosted two mini Christmas train runs during the Alliance Santa Daze celebration, admission was cash donation for the Flagstaff Food Bank.

With over 100 people taking part in the train rides, they raised $677 in cash and BRR staff donated their time, amounting to $500. BRR visited FFCS to drop off a cheque, which included BRR matching the amounts raised to bring it to a total of $2,354.

Flagstaff Food Bank has found a fun way to ensure its toilet paper shelf is filled by introducing two contests this January. One, the Flagstaff Food Bank Tower of TP is aimed for schools and classrooms to collect donations of toilet paper, with the class with the most TP getting a free pizza party. The other contest, Tower of TP Chal-

lenge for Flagstaff Businesses. The business to bring in the most rolls of toilet paper will win bragging rights for the year, as well as community acknowledgement.

After canceling or postponing the 2020-21 Concert Series, Daysarts can finally move ahead in restarting their concert series. They are ready to reopen the theatre for movies and the concert series under the guidelines of the Province’s REP program.

A community group was proposed at the Flagstaff County Council meeting with FIRST to discuss issues of medical personnel recruitment and retention, citing shortages of RNs and LPNs in rural areas being critical.

Flagstaff County received a federal grant of $150,000 to undertake an industrial park with railway access feasibility study. The funding is meant to help Alberta communities attract investment, create jobs, and transition towards a greener economy.

Kiersten Vincett, a Galahad native, celebrated a first place and third place finish at the Nor Am Cup race, a skiing competition, at Nakiska in November.

According to Alberta Agriculture, Alberta farmers will be watching the fertilizer situation closely as prices continue to soar.

The Alberta Charolais Association recently named Strome’s Rawe Ranches as the 2021 ACA Purebred Breeder of the Year.

Daysland World War II Veteran Bob Hanrahan had a visit from Bob Prospero of the organization Quilts of Valor, who stopped by the Daysland Health Care Centre to make a presentation to Hanrahan on his 78th anniversary of joining the Royal Canadian Navy.

Camrose RCMP responded to a firearms complaint in Bawlf. Upon arrival, one adult male was transported to hospital with injuries, and placed

the Bawlf School under a hold and secure while they contained the area. Later that evening, the RCMP, along with the Emergency Response Team, made entry into the home and located a deceased female.

Killam RCMP and FRESS were called to the scene of the helicopter crash just east of Daysland.

Firefighters and ground ambulances were ready on the road to access patients before being transported to hospital, two of which were transported via STARS. Alberta health services announced that they will reopen the doors of the Galahad Care Centre soon, transitioning from a long term care to designated supportive living four.

The Forestburg Curling Club will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2022 with grant funding to replace their equally as old ice plant.

February The Province of Alberta introduced a new program designed to provide new doctors with financial incentives to work in rural and remote areas of the province. Called RESIDE, short for Rural Education Supplement and Integrated Doctor Experience, the program will provide $2 million to 20 new family physicians in each of the next three years.

With the province looking into the concept of developing a provincial police force to replace the RCMP, the National Police Federation has launched the #KeepAlbertaRCMP Community Engagement Tour.

Saskatchewan and Alberta recently announced that they are partnering up on a project aimed at helping the prevention of the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease among wildlife.

The project will be led by researchers from four universities in western Canada and will study five potential antigens and two different oral delivery methods to help prevent the spread of the disease.

Alberta Health Services announced that the Daysland Health Care Emergency Department would be temporarily implementing reduced hours.

The Province is once again seeking public feedback on Alberta’s draft K to Grade 6 curriculum with a number of virtual information sessions

planned as well as an online survey.

The Village of Forestburg is holding a by-election to fill one available space on Council, left when Councillor Gerald Caron resigned after selling his home and moving from the community.

Albertans will now automatically have additional coverage on their vehicle insurance policy called ‘Direct Compensation for Property Damage.”

The Tower of TP challenge was a success with 9,000 rolls of toilet paper collected, weighing in at 562.5 pounds.

The Killam Wheat Kings enter the playoff season in third place, seeding them against Lloydminster Bandits.

The Province of Alberta will be easing public health restrictions and measures now that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has peaked.

Jessica Mose and Karyn Kunst have partnered up to start ‘A Gift of Nature’, a collaboration of their talents for creating products as well as their love for the environment. Gift of Nature pairs a bar of all natural soap created by Mose with a recycled plastic soap dish designed and created by Kunst.

Daysarts’ long-awaited season starts with a powerful and moving performance ‘Prisoner of Tehran.’

After widespread supply challenges hampered distribution of rapid testing kits in Alberta, Health Minister Jason Copping announced that 2.5 million tests had been distributed to Alberta pharmacies and AHS locations.

As of January 1, FRESS became operational in every community in Flagstaff County except for Forestburg. While awaiting more information, Forestburg and FRESS signed a mutual aid agreement to provide emergency services within Flagstaff County effective February 1.

Statistics Canada recently released the results of the 2021 Census showing only one Flagstaff County municipality seeing growth since 2016, the Village of Alliance with a 4.4 per cent increase.

The Killam Wheat Kings lead the first round of the playoffs 3-0 against the Lloydminster Bandits.

Daysland Providence Place celebrated Anthony

Hasenfeld’s 100th birthday with some cupcakes, balloons, and other residents and staff. Anthony is now the third recipient of the Centenarian Award at Providence Place.

The Sedgewick Ag Society was able to hold their annual Cutter Rally where horses, drivers, and passengers enjoyed mild weather and a scenic drive.

The women's institute in Alliance had their February meeting with a tea party, also celebrating Valentines Day and 125 years of the organization.

Four local associations greatly benefited from ‘100+ Women who care’ this February the group decided to split the $10,000 to four groups, Daysland Providence place, Sedgwick Municipal Library, the Heisler Archery, and Hardisty Nature trails.

March Forestburg native Tanya Walter recently made history as she was hired by the CFL’s BC Lions as Defensive Assistant. She’s the first female to hold a coaching position in the league.

For the second year in a row, COVID-19 restrictions forced organizers to pivot when it came to planning the FIRST Dinner and Auction. This event is the primary fundraiser for FIRST. This year’s non-event raised $27,560.

The Sedgewick Sabres advanced to the ECSHL semi-finals after downing the Oyen Eagles. They will take on the Irma Aces.

Diane and Carl Jahns were the winners of the 37th Annual Community Press Sweethearts Draw, receiving a prize package valued over $600 from participating businesses all over Flagstaff County.

The Killam Wheat Kings were eliminated from the playoffs after a back and forth series against the St. Paul Canadiens.

March is fraud prevention month, and the Killam RCMP are hosting a shredding fundraiser. Donations to Flagstaff Victim Services can be made in exchange for shredding documents.

High winds atop of four to six inches of fresh snow from the weekend turned the highways into cow trails throughout the Flagstaff region. The roads accumulated drifts of snow or were otherwise polished by the 50 to 80 km/h winds.

The Board and Staff of

the Flagstaff Kids Connection Daycare opened their doors to their new location in Killam, next door to the Pentecostal Church.

The Forestburg Curtain Call Theatre had their long awaited return to live theatre with the debut of ‘Sin, Sex, and the CIA.’ The two nights sold out demonstrate how happy locals are to return to live performances.

Daysland’s newest Centenarian Victor Gabruck received a special presentation from Quilts of Valor.

The Alberta Legislature is inviting Albertans to share congratulatory messages to Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as she celebrates her 70-year reign.

Sedgewick Town Council voted during their March meeting to fly the Ukrainian flag on the flagpole outside the town office.

The Village of Forestburg by-election resulted in Robert Frizzell receiving the highest number of votes, and becoming the next Councillor for Forestburg.

Sedgwick Town Council has passed a number of incentives that should appeal to current residents as well as attracting new residents and businesses to town. The new policies are the Storefront Improvement incentive policy where businesses located on Main Street can get up to $5,000 matched from the Town for making improvements to their storefront.

As well as the New Resident Incentive Policy that provides utility credit equivalent to the year of purchase.

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association’s BeGrainSafe trailer was in Killam at the fire hall as part of a grain bin rescue training that FRESS firefighters are doing.

The Boards of Directors for Encompass Credit Union announced that they and Vision Credit Union have approved a business case in support of a merger.

The Community Press, Thursday, January 5, 2023 - Page 13 April Killam Fire Department held their annual awards night to recognize and honour their volunteer firefighters.

Flagstaff County Economic Development captured another award at the Economic Development Alberta conference. They won the ‘Regional Collaboration and Partnership Project’ for their Flagstaff Crafted Fall/Winter Gift Guide.

High winds throughout the weekend were to blame for the power outages experienced in Daysland, Strome, Killam, and rural areas. Outage times ranged from one to four hours.

The Village of Lougheed announced that councilor Hal Meek had passed away. A by-election will be held at a later time to fill the newly and unexpected vacant seat.

Local MP for Battle River-Crowfoot, Damien Kurek, was on hand and spoke at an event in Killam hosted by the Flagstaff Rural Crime Watch on what is being done about rural crime at the federal level.

AHS announces the reopening of Galahad Care Centre this month, and remarks on efforts to get Hardisty Emergency Department back in action as well.

The Flagstaff Rural Crime Watch association is moving forward this May with a ladies only gun course.

Flagstaff County Councillors passed a resolution to increase their STARS funding from $2/per capita in Flagstaff County rural population only to a flat $8,000.

The Iron Creek Flying Club presented Discover Aviation at the Flagstaff Regional Airport where club members gave 100 youth an opportunity to experience flying, some for the first time.

FIRST brings famed hockey announcer, Harnarayan Singh, for a

virtual seminar on diversity, from his personal experiences, and about chasing your dreams.

Flagstaff County teamed up with MD of Provost and Alberta Sheriffs at its annual Farm Truck Inspection Day. Identified as a valuable service, the annual event is free and allows farmers to bring in their trucks before the season starts to get a onceover and ensure they are road worthy.

After a two-year hiatus, the annual Women’s Conference returned to Killam and was a huge success with rave reviews from those in attendance.

May The Killam Twice Nice Store Society called volunteers and community members to attend a special presentation. It was an opportunity for the Society to use funds raised throughout the year through store operations to support community group and area churches.

Flagstaff Community Adult Learning is hosting a Meet-Your-Neighbour night in Killam as part of a welcoming community project.

Century 12 Farms of Killam is offering up a halfacre of land to Killam and surrounding area residents for a community garden spot. Heather Chevraux says the land, located two miles west of Killam, is a narrow plot that’s presently too narrow to be seeded to crop.

Women Walk the World is an annual event to raise awareness for the Women’s Institute. This year the Alliance WI Chapter organized a walk to celebrate.

The Village of Forestburg wins an ePilot award from Alberta Recycling for their commitment and focus on an environmental and economical approach to the handling of waste with Electronic waste being part of their recycling and material recovery.

Kristie Forster and Kim Jackson of the Hardisty Parents Group made a presentation to Buffalo Trails public School Board about the current issue on the private bus contract from Hardisty to Irma carrying 39 students to and from school.

Daysland School class of 2022 held their graduation with the theme “A Sweet

Ending to a New Beginning.” This year’s class was a small one, with nine graduates taking the stage.

Hardisty Health Centre’s Palliative Care Room features colourful stained glass windows, donated to the Centre by Lorna Mochinski in memory of her husband Anthony (Tony) who passed away at the Centre. The work was done by artist Andrea Simpson.

Sedgwick Town Council voted to create a new water rate relief policy.

The policy provides for $10 to $20 per month discount to water bills for low-income seniors and individuals who receive government financial assistance.

Rural fire and rescue first responders who work in any municipality across the province now have access to dedicated posttraumatic stress injury training and resources free of charge. This pilot program is being offered through a partnership between the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association, Mental Health Commission of Canada, and TELUS Health to provide specialized training and tools for support.

Flagstaff Waste Management board recently sat down and developed strategic planning priorities for the next three years, of which on top is the remaining landfill space at the main site and using it as efficiently as possible. The board identified that recycling is one of the most important aspects of streamlining landfill waste.

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Battle River Art Club show and sale will be back and held at the Sedgewick Community Hall.

Hardisty Fire and Rescue held their annual awards along with a Fire Department Association Board of Directors Meeting. Members, alumni, and guests were treated to

a steak barbeque and afterwards a presentation of the annual awards were given along with two milestone service awards.

Forestburg School held their Grade 12 graduation ceremony where 13 graduates crossed the stage and celebrated with friends and family.

The Village of Lougheed held its Nomination Day to fill a Council seat left by the passing of Hal Meek earlier in the year. The successful candidate, and only one to put their name into the draw, was John Cole.

The Hoofin’ it in Hardisty event, an MS walk, was a success with 66 adults and 26 children taking part. The event was a fundraiser for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Alberta and raised just shy of $15,000.

The Hardisty and District Development Group hosted the first-annual Battle River Summit at the Hardisty Community Hall on Friday, May 13.

This past Victoria Day long weekend marked the season opener for bracket racing out at Forestburgʼs Area 53 Raceway. Racers came out in droves to leave some rubber on the track and beat their best eighth-mile time.

The Daysland Grade 3 class, while learning about the Ukraine, decided to help raise money for the Camrose Refugee Centre who is helping sponsor families to come safely to Canada. They had a goal of raising $200 but raised nearly $800 raised by the class, with help from Providence Place.

Alberta Recycling recently expanded a pilot program to recycling batteries to include all household batteries from electronics and ePilot materials. Flagstaff Waste is a participating site for the battery recycling and will also be extending their program. There are over 500 items with a power cord or battery that are now included in the program.

Raymond Callueng is a new face at the Killam Wild Rose Co-op Food Store, recently taking on the Store Manager position.

Tuesday, May 17 was the anniversary of Norwegian Independence Day, a 200-year-old tradition that celebrates two major mile-

stones; the signing of the constitution in 1814, and the dissolution of the union with Sweden for an independent Norway in 1905. Given the historical ties to many of Sedgewick and district’s first settlers, Sedgewick Historical Society’s Joan Djos thought it would be a wonderful idea to build multiple displays from various Scandinavian countries, and celebrate the upcoming museum season with a fika.

The Lougheed Trout Pond campground and trails got some sprucing up when members of the Rural Roots Multi 4-H club came out to help with spring cleanup.

June Flagstaff’s Informed Response Sharing Team (FIRST) is working on a new project that will highlight all of the holistic wellness services available throughout the county.

Central high Sedgwick school put on a phenomenal performance of ‘The Reluctant Dragon’ MLA Jackie Lovely will seek the Camrose constituency UCP nomination once again hoping to continue her work and build on the “momentum” of her achievements serving Albertans.

The Town of Sedgewick was host to some very popular country stars at the Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre. Emerson Drive took the stage to a loud and roaring crowd, with an after party hosted at Branch 55.

With very little precipitation at the end of May across the province, surface soil moisture ratings as at May 31 ranged from 36.5 per cent poor in the south, to 30.9 per cent excellent.

Amisk Mayor Bill Rock made public his intention to seek the leadership of the UCP Party. Rock has received approval from Elections Alberta, but says the next step is registering with the Alberta UCP Party.

The Boards of Encompass Credit Union and Vision Credit Union are pleased to announce that members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposed merger between the two neighbouring credit unions.

The Daysland Seniors’ Sunbeam Drop-in Centre celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Forestburg was host to the annual Flagstaff and District 4-H Beef Show and then hosted the auction online for this year.

The Heisler Fire Department members held a surprise barbeque honouring Past Chief Joe Martz, Past Deputy Chief Mickey Heisler, and Training Officer Reid Rorem, inviting fire department members and their families to celebrate.

Forestburg students recently had the opportunity to participate in a Bike Safety Rodeo, with help from Flagstaff County and AHS, where 78 students were put through their paces on a specially designed course, after learning how to do a bike inspection, and the importance of safety equipment, especially well-fitting helmets.

Killam Rodeo celebrated being back after a 2 year hiatus, it also marked the 50th anniversary of the Killam Rodeo.

Forestburg announced that the JQ health Organon Inc. will be in operation for a cold press canola oil plant, located south of Forestburg.

Earlier this month, Lynne Jenkinson, Executive Director of Flagstaff Family Community Services (FFCS) was awarded the Friends of Battle River honour. Jenkinson was nominated because of her commitment to incorporating schools into community education opportunities.

Central High Sedgewick Public School’s Class of 2022 celebrated graduation at the Wild Rose Coop Recreation Centre to a full house of supportive parents, family, friends, and community members.

The Province announced last week that it will be reinstating the Fuel Price Contingency Program to give school authorities greater cost certainty while monthly average diesel prices remain above $1.25/litre.

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OBITUARIES Donna Elaine Snethun

November 24, 1934 December 17, 2022 Donna Elaine Snethun of Red Deer, Alberta, and formerly of Lougheed, passed away on Saturday December 17, 2022, at the age of 88 years.

Donna was born on November 24, 1934, to Hans and Myrtle Osbak in Viking Hospital, the second of four children.

The family lived south of Kinsella for the first seven years of Donna’s life. They then moved to the Falla homestead north of Sedgewick, where Donna and her sisters got to watch shooting stars, northern lights, and mirages from the same balcony as their mother had done as a child.

Donna attended Sunday School and confirmation classes at Bethania

Lutheran Church, “graduating” to LDR (Lutheran Daughters of the Reformation) and Luther League.

It was at Lutheran League that she met the love of her life, Andy Snethun. They were married at Bethania on November 24, 1952.

To this union four children were born, Lorna (Bill) Thompson, Elaine Tirrell, Donald (Karen Elizabeth), and Glen (Karen Jeanette).

As the years passed, Donna and Andy were blessed with 10 grandchildren- Shannon (Jeff) King, Jason (Shannon) Thompson, Melanie (Vic) Thompson, Darryl (Rachel) Snethun, Michelle O’Riordan, Curtis (Becky) Snethun, Nicole (Simon) Donatti, Cody (Leah) Snethun, Carter Snethun, and Georgia Snethun; and 14 great-grandchildren for Donna to love and adore.

Donna worked tirelessly at whatever was asked of her- her family, her church, her community, Ag Society, Seniors Club, Lions as well as the wider church.

She gave many hours to

the Lutheran ladies’ organizations, Learning Ministries of the Synod of Alberta and the Territories, and much to Donna’s amazement, she spent several years as Curriculum Consultant for the official publishing house for Lutheran churches across North America, also serving the Synod of Alberta and the Territories in this capacity.

Donna was instrumental in organizing and making things happen in the Flagstaff Environment Association. She served for several years as director on the Camrose Women’s Shelter, her one aim being to increase public awareness to this necessary place in the wider community.

When her goal was realized, she was happy.

Donna and Andy enjoyed their summers traveling with Good Sams.

In the early ‘70s, Donna was introduced to World Book Encyclopedias. She believed that families would benefit from having this product in their homes and she did her best to spread the word.

Over 100 years Funeral Home History, Heritage, Tradition and Crematorium

She was rewarded by wonderful trips to achievement conferences to many interesting places all over North America- Atlanta, New Orleans, Chicago, Niagara Falls, Washington, DC, as well as Banff and Lake Louise to mention a few.

Donna was always thankful to God for the full life she was granted.

Among Donna’s hobbies were playing cards, board games, reading and writing. She wrote the Lougheed News in the Community Press for thirteen years, reams of poetry, books of memoirs and bedtime stories for her great-grandchildren, as well as “designs” for Learning Ministries.

Donna couldn’t even resist writing her own obituary!

Donna was predeceased by her husband in 2007, sister Jenny Mae Tweedy and brother Andy Osbak, two sons-in-law.

Besides her four children, 10 grandchildren and their spouses and 14 great-grandchildren, Donna leaves to mourn

Killam & Forestburg Baptist Church

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Pastors Kirby Schmidt-Teigen and Rob Johnson

Worship Service Sundays at 10:45am Sunday School Sundays at 9:30am Youth Group Friday Evenings

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Sunday, Jan. 8

Phone 780.672.2121 4817-51 Avenue, v C Camr ose www w.burgarfuneralhome.com .burgarfuneralh .

Can be incredibly difficult.

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UNITED CHURCHES ADVENTIST CHURCH Everyone is welcome to join us!

• Burial and Crremation Services • Pre-a arranged Funeral Plans • Monument Sales and Service

Lutheran Church, 4810 50th Street Camrose with Rev. Bev Swanson officiating.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Donna's memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

To send condolences, please visit www. burgarfuneralhome.com.

Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland (4817 51 Ave, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0V4) in care of arrangements.

780-672-2121.

“Dedicated service since 1906”

her sister Mavis (Jim) Loudon, sisters-in-law Linda Osbak, Katie Snethun, Lorraine Snethun and Wilma Snethun. She will also be missed by a wide circle of very good friends.

A memorial service will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church in Camrose. Donna’s ashes will be laid to rest beside those of her loving husband at Trinity Lutheran Church seven miles north of Lougheed.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2023, at Messiah

42031 RR 131 Pastor Teddy Joseph

Worship Service, Lougheed – 10 am

Phone: 587-736-0023

sedgewicklougheedunited.ca

SedgewickAdventist.ca

HOUSE OF PRAYER

SEDGEWICK COMMUNITY CHURCH

Strome Community Church Sunday Services @ 9 AM Pastor Ben Kellert 780-307-3251

Everyone Welcome!

Sabbath School - 10 a.m.

Worship Service - 11 a.m.

of the Nazarene Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship & Children’s Church - 10:30 a.m.;

www.sccnaz.ca

Contact the Church Office for information on Bible Studies and other programs. 780-384-3939

Sunday 11:00 A.M. Meeting at 5018 - 47 Street Killam, Alberta. Child care available during the service.

Everyone is Welcome. Services also available to be viewed on Killam Pentecostal Church FB Page. killampentecostal@gmail.com

BOOK HERE $35/MO.

ADS@THECOMMUNITYPRESS.COM

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Affordable Advertising with

The

Classifieds

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$14 minimum for first 25 words, 45¢ per word thereafter (G.S.T. not included) PICTURE BOLD $10 $5 Go into The Weekly Review, Tofield Mercury, Lamont Leader, ALL THREE, for an extra $5 ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE INSERTION unless customer has an account in good standing.

All advertising subject to the approval of the Publisher.

Phone (780) 385-6693 Fax (780) 385-3107 Email: ads@ thecommunitypress.com Box 178, Killam, AB T0B 2L0 CARDOF OF THANKS THANKS CARD

We would like to give our thanks and appreciation to everyone for your support during our recent loss. Special thanks to doctors, nurses, and staff at the Killam Health Care Centre for your excellent care.

To Fee & Sons for looking after all arrangements. To Budding Ideas for the beautiful flower arrangements. To the Church of the Nazarene Ladies for the wonderful lunch. To Pastor Douglas Webb for doing the memorial service, to Kim Yuzik for doing the music, and to Greg Lingley for your special music. And to family and friends for all of your support and donations.

From the Family of Richard (Dick) Erickson

COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS

HELP HELP WANTED WANTED

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SERVICES SERVICES

Rosevale Cememtery Society Annual Meeting Monday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Strome Seniors Centre All Welcome!

Any Questions call 780-376-2134

Flagstaff Waste is seeking a full-time truck driver to operate both roll-off and front-end trucks in our daily waste collection operations.

Duties: •Roll-off bin delivery, exchange, finish as per daily work orders.

•Front end truck routes as assigned •Daily vehicle inspections & maintenance.

•Understand and adhere to all safety procedures.

•Frequent stops, moderate physical activity.

•Normal work hours 7:304:00, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications: •Valid Class 3 (Q) license with clean driving record.

Abstract & references required.

•Ability to work with minimum supervision, good at problem solving, ability to work alone and maintain records.

Own your own ATB. ATB can turn the complex world of banking into brilliantly simple solutions.

Interested in joining our network?

We’re looking for an ATB owner in Lougheed Alberta Read on if: • You believe banking can change people’s lives for the better.

• You’re a natural leader with an entrepreneurial spirit.

With the support of a partner branch, you’ll run your location like it’s your own business (which it is, really) and become your community’s goto for everything financial.

You’ll promote our products, diversify your clients’ portfolios and earn commission to do it.

Sound like your dream opportunity?

Submit your resume to Joely Spady - ATB located at 4940 - 50 Street, Killam, or jspady@atb.com Closing date: January 20, 2023

Shane’s Stucco & Drywall Service Shane Hollar Stucco (Traditional & Acrylic), Drywall, Stone, Textured Ceilings, Tile and Spray Painting 780-336-4832 shanes.stucco@gmail.com ________________________ Carpet and Upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial.

1c _______________________ Alliance Seed Cleaning Annual Meeting Tuesday, January 10 at 1:00 pm At Alliance Seed Cleaning Plant All members welcome 1/2c FOR FOR RENT RENT Small 2 bedroom house for rent. Close to Viking School.

Comes with appliances and utilities. Available December 1. Phone 780-336-6089 or 780-336-6088 for inquiries. _______________________ For Rent - December 1. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom Duplex in Killam. Fenced yard, laundry hook-ups. Utilities NOT included. $700/month plus $700 Damage Deposit. Pet friendly. Minimum 1 year lease. 780-226-8598 _______________________ Large, quiet, non-smoking 2 bedroom apartment in Killam.

For viewing, call Chuck at 780-263-7290 FOR SALE FOR SALE Killam Chamber of Commerce 2023 Wall Calendars For Sale Now! $15 each Featuring local photographers.

While supplies last.

Stop by The Community Press, Budding Ideas, Flastaff Adult Learning Office, or participating Chamber Members in Killam to purchase or contact the Chamber on Facebook.

Flagstaff Waste offers a dynamic workplace with a culture of strong customer service. We provide a competitive salary and a full benefit package including enrollment in a ‘defined benefits’ pension plan. If you wish to join our exciting team, submit resume to Murray Hampshire at Murray@flagwaste.ca or mail to Box 309, Sedgewick, AB, T0B4C0 before January 20, 2023.

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SERVICES SERVICES Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564 _______________________ Drywall Taping/Texturing 35+ Years. No Job too small Experienced drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job big or small.

Don't want to do it yourself, give me a call!

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

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

Also do ceiling texture. Nondrinker, just want to work.

Willing to work with existing taping crew. Call 780-3852106 or 780-385-1251.

Truck mount unit, sewer backup, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV Cleaning.

Call John and Sheri at Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at 780-384-3087 _______________________ Need to re-order: •Company Forms?

•Invoices?

•Envelopes?

•Business Cards?

•Bookmarks?

•Magnets?

•Score Cards?

•Stamps?

•Certificates?

•Receipts?

•Posters?

•Invitations?

•Calendars?

•Letterheads?

•Menus?

And more!

Call your local paper with your print order today!

Contact Ally or Leslie at The Community Press 780-385-6693 ads@thecommunitypress.com _______________________ Town & Country Guardian Drugs - Killam We have: •a Kodak picture maker.

•a colour/b&w photocopier.

•cold pop and fresh snacks.

•a great selection of candles, giftware, and fragrances. toys, games,and plush animals.

•a huge selection of Hallmark cards.

•plastic gift cards •vitamins, minerals, and herbals.

•free gift wrapping.

•prescription service Open 6 days a week.

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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY

Where the best of Flagsta

General Construction / Contracting Funeral Services

Dental

Accountants / Taxes

KILLAM DENTURE CLINIC NEW LOCATION 5009 - 50 St., Killam (Same building as Killam Chiropractic Clinic)

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(780) 385-3738 Tom Borelli, DD is in on Tuesdays

Dr. Brian J. Rudosky

Agriculture

Family Dentistry, Cosmetic, Crown, Bridge, Orthodontics & Implants

& Area can be found!

JOE KNIEVEL CONTRACTING LTD.

Killam, AB •Residential •Farm •Commercial

385-2190

• New Construction •Renovations • Quality Workmanship TIM COLWELL Telephone: (780) 679-3512

Daysland Dental Clinic

(780) 374-3833 Daysland, Alberta Forestburg Professional Centre

(780) 582-4134 Forestburg, Alberta

Box 8, Lougheed, AB. T0B 2V0

Grain & Fertilizer Hauling

Collin Rosiechuk

780-

Funeral Services

888-1184

780-385-8652

Funeral home & crematorium John Cheram Cell: 780-385-5007 P.O. Box 493 Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 Paul Gross Cell: 780-385-5027 Phone: 780-384-3746

Automotive & Supplies

COMRADES PARTS & ACCESSORIES LTD. 4624-47 Street, Hardisty

History - Heritage - Tradition Joe Spiller, Les & Cheryl Fee - Directors Earth Burials, Cremation, Monuments 4810 - 53 Street, Killam, AB. (780) 385-3642

Security - Automation - Surveillance For all your Security and Technology Needs

PHONE (780) 888-2659

Check out our website at www.voltageab.ca clark@voltageab.ca

Big town dealership, small town atmosphere

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Auto Parts Plus

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ROAD BUILDING RECLAMATION LEASE BUILDING GGRADING RADING LLANDSCAPING ANDSCAPING SSNOW NOW RREMOVAL EMOVAL PIPELINE CLEANUP DRAINAGE SITE PREPARATION SCHUURMANSEARTHWORKS@ SCHUURMANSEARTHWORKS@GMAIL.COM

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35+ years Experience!

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Alliance Battle River Steam Municipal Services Frozen Line Thawing Jerry Mandel AOWMA Certified Septic Installer

PO Box 270, Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0 780-385-4600 jerrdel@telus.net

Municipal and Oilfield Services • Hydrovac and Excavation • Manhole Repairs • Water, Sewer Line Installation & Repairs • Sewer Flushing, Line Scoping, Roto Rooting • Private Septic Installations & Repairs • Drainage, Weeping Tile, Culvert Installations

Big Jobs or Small!

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Top Quality Drywall Taping & Texturing

WHY DO IT YOURSELF?

CQWB Electrical Ltd Quality work at reasonable rates

Chris Bell, Owner

780-385-4552 cqwbelectrical@gmail.com Renovations • New Wiring • Lighting Upgrades Install New Receptacles • Replace Old Receptacles

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Hours: Monday Monday to Thursday Thursday from from 8:30 am to to 4 pm, Friday Friday 8:30 am to 2 pm Ph: 780-374-3748 | 5124-50 St reet, D aysland Street, Daysland

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Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP Barristers & Solicitors Forestburg: Scott Farnham Farnham Phone (780) 582-3560 Thursdays 10:00 A.M. to Noon, Westland W estland Insurance Group Group

A Division Of C & B Hogg Trucking (2013) Ltd.

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Curtis Hogg

P.O. Box 345 Sedgewick Alberta T0B 4 4C0

Phone (Cell) 780.385.3182 F ax: 780.384.3984

Camrose Office: (780) 679-0444 Killam, Alberta

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Michael E. Borth Street re eet Killam) 5014 - 50th St. (Main St (1 door North of S. James Agencies)

(780) 385-3670 Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Margaret Weir Margaret We eir Andreassen Andreassen / James Harry y Andreassen/ Andreassen/ Kirk R. Laird/ Laird/ Jessica Andreassen

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Conservative assoc. honours Sorenson

Real Estate costs around the country keep going up and up. Imagine being able to own a great

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The Battle River— Crowfoot Conservative Association hosted a Christmas Gala and Hon. Kevin Sorenson Appreciation Night on Friday, with over 100 people in attendance.

The President of the Association, Julie Franz, welcomed the crowd, “Kevin served his constituency so well, and we are so happy to finally be able to show our appreciation to him and to his family for the service and dedication to this constituency and to our country.”

Battle River—Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien C. Kurek also spoke, saying, “We had planned an appreciation for Kevin in April of 2020 but had to cancel when the whole world got shut down because of COVID. It is, however, important to honour Kevin and his family for their nearly two decades of public service.”

The event had special guest speaker David Anderson, a former Member of Parliament and close friend of the Sorensons.

Anderson shared several stories from his time spent in Parliament, with the crowd laughing throughout his speech.

Anderson finished his speech by saying, “Leadership like Kevin’s does not come around often. It was and it is my privilege to know him and to walk alongside him and Darlene and take part in this evening.”

Attending the event were several notable former colleagues of Sorenson, including Members of Parliament Blaine Calkins and Earl Dreeshen, former Members of Parliament Kerry Diotte and Bob Mills, former Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, along with MLA Jackie Lovely and former MLAs Rick Strankman and Leroy Johnson.

Several dignitaries who were not able to attend the event sent greetings to congratulate Sorenson on his retirement, including a letter from former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

At the conclusion of the evening, Sorenson was invited to speak to the crowd. “Without a supportive spouse, it is impossible to do the job of Member of Parliament.

Without Darlene at my side, I couldn’t even think of [doing this job].”

Kevin concluded his re-

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I came across this quote recently and it said we should be saying the things we say at funerals at birthdays instead. It resonated with me.

Wouldn't we all like to know what people love about us? Things we even may be insecure about may be what people love most about you.

During the prayer meeting for Anjuli, it was amazing to hear and see how many lives she touched, supported, influenced, and much more. A true testimony to her faith, kind personality and generosity.

Continued from Page 6 With the power of prayer, Anjuli is now out of ICU and may even be released to go home later this week. The whole Sutter family appreciates the outpouring support from near and far, from family, friends and acquaintances.

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14315 TWP RD 500 Rural Beaver County 16.06 Acres Including a 850 sq. ft. 2bdrm 1 bath Home and a 30' x40' Metal Clad, Insulated Workshop, Only 15 Minutes South of Vegreville. Shop Features Cement Floor with Floor Drain $234,500 realtor.ca E4308441

5 Main St., Musidora Great Investment Opportunity! 3 Mobile Homes on 6 Lots in the Quiet Community of Musidora. Live in One Home and Rent the out the other 2. Properties are Priced for Quick Sale and are Sold As Is. $54,900 realtor.ca E4269825

4502 51 St., Two Hills Well Maintained 3 bdrm, 1 bath Mobile Home on a fully fenced 10,585 sq. ft. Lot. Spacious home with large deck. Perfect starter home or retirement property at a value price. $85,000 realtor.ca E4319516

141038 TWP RD 553 Rural Two Hills County eaturing a Remodeled 2 + 2 Bedroom Home with a 2012, 641 sq. ft. Oversized Garage on the Outskirts of Hairy Hill, in the County of Two Hills $159,500 realtor.ca E4321731

780-603-0944 ralph@keyrealtor.ca

545019 HWY 36 Rural Two Hills County Great 4 bdrm, 2 bath home with many upgrades on 1.71 acres. Double Garage, 24' x36 Shop, Chicken Coupe, many upgrades on this must-see property. $229,500 realtor.ca E4300915

141-15156 Old TR Rural Lac La Biche What a Great Opportunity to Purchase a True Lake Front Property on Lac La Biche Lake with 2 bdrm, 1 bath home! The Lake is Approximately 20 km x 28 km with Walleye, Whitefish, Perch and Northern Pike. $369,500 realtor.ca E4307640

Willingdon, AB Original Ownership of this Well Maintained 2 bdrm, 2 bath 985 sq. ft.

Home with Garage. Many recent upgrades, just waiting for Your Personal Touches. $104,500 realtor.ca E4290069

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See full listings at www.realtor.ca Bud James Associate 780-385-0027

Rose Country Realty Ltd. 780-385-3100 5012 - 50 Street, Killam ACREAGES

Rural Flagstaff County- 1,078 sq.ft.

4 bdrm, 1.5 bath bungalow on 12.28 ac. w/ finished basement, dble det garage, RV access/parking, quonset, storage shed & dugout. Call Corey $380,000. MLS #A1198802

FORESTBURG

1,065 sq.ft. 4 bdrm bungalow w/ part finished basement, deck & many renos. Call Corey $120,000 MLS #A1211642

ED! REDUC

ED! REDUC 21 acres in Flagstaff County- 2242 sqft 5bdrm, 2.5 bath htd dble garage, shop, fenced. Call Corey. $395,000. MLS #A1246666

39 acres in Flagstaff County 1750 sqft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, shop, mature yard with pens & pasture. Call Corey $450,000.

MLS #A1246138

2,023 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath bungalow w/ central air & finished basement on 8.15 ac. set up for horses, dble det htd garage, RV access/parking & RV garage.

Call Corey $530,000 MLS #A1200930

Stunning acreage on 12.23 acres.

2116 sqft bungalow w/ 4 bed & 5 bath. Perfect for horses with indoor arena. Too many features to mention. Call Trish $1,595,000 MLS #A2000648

HARDISTY

1,639 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath 2-storey with open concept main floor, wrap around deck, part finished basement & sgle det garage. Call Corey $220,000 MLS #A1231133

Residential lots ready to build on in new subdivision.

Lots are located on the west side of the village.

All services are at the lot line.

Prices range from $40,600 to $67,600 Call Corey for more info.

Thinking of Listing?

Give one of our Associates a call!

1,138 sq.ft. 4 bdrm 1 1/2-storey on a dble lot has main flr laundry, large kitchen & dining room w/ sgle det garage.

Call Trisha or Andy $119,900 MLS #A1182968

1,274 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 2 bath open concept bungalow w/ private patio overlooking river valley, in floor hot water heat.

Call Bud $215,000 MLS #A1235435

KILLAM

Residential 65’x120’ lot. Ready for development.

Call Bud $24,900.

MLS #A1149696 Residential 84’ x 120’ lot ready for development.

Call Bud $49,000 MLS #A1149688

1039 sqft 3 bed, 1 bath bungalow.

Fenced yard, dble detached garage & RV pad Call Bud. $144,000 MLS #A1256832

Otto Sellin Associate 780-608-3820

Heather Ryan Associate 780-878-8021

Kim Meyer Associate 780-608-5393

Trisha Muirhead Associate 780-385-8774

Nikki Dewey Associate 780-781-7993

Jennifer Shields Broker/Owner 780-781-3304

Corey Jacobsen Associate 780-608-8180

Andy Zetsen Associate 780-608-9427

Nancy Snook Associate 780-781-5346

Wendy Graff Associate 780-608-6082

KILLAM

COMMERCIAL

FORESTBURG – Building and business. Turn key business opportunity.

Recycling bottle, electronic depot, café & ice cream shop.

Highway location.

Call Corey $850,000 MLS #CA0177964 REDUCED -------KILLAM - Residential 65’x120’ lot. Ready for development. Call Bud. $24,900 MLS #CA0137753 REDUCED -------KILLAM - Various ED! REDUC commercial lots available.

1099 sqft 4 brdm, 2 bath open Tax incentives available to help concept bungalow w/ dble dtch get you started. For sizes and garage. Close to school and pricing Call Bud. shopping. Call Bud. $139,900 MLS #A1254865 ---KILLAM- 2,240sqft. retail LOUGHEED bldg located on 50th & 50th has great exposure to traffic patterns & available for quick possession. Call Bud $89,000 MLS #A1193498 REDUCED ---LOUGHEED - 8000sqft (plus mezzanine) commercial 1,350 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bath 2-storey building/shop with 20x20 features hardwood flooring, doors, fenced yard. spacious rooms, lots of storage on Call Bud $560,000 large corner lot steps from shops MLS #A1256345 & parks. Call Bud or Trisha $105,000 ---MLS #A1231770 SEDGEWICK - Busy convenience store & gas bar.

SEDGEWICK Lrg lot for future development Call Bud. $574,900 MLS #A1256517 ---VIKING - Well established auto repair shop complete w/ land, bldg & equip. Located 1200sqft w/ 3 bed, 2 bath lrg lot on Main St. Call Otto close to golf course.

Call Trish. $72,900 or Bud. $324,000 MLS #A2001198 MLS#A1156283

Various residential lots available.

Services ready to be hooked up.

For sizes and pricing call Bud for more info.