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Lamont county toddler spends Christmas at Stollery fighting cancer BY JANA SEMENIUK Lamont County resident Murray Laronde’s Christmas didn’t go the way he expected this year. Instead of Laronde and his wife Karen watching their two young grandsons open gifts on Christmas day, they were at the Stollery Hospital with their youngest grandson, 23-month-old Dallas, who endured his first round of chemotherapy. “We had Christmas early with the whole family (anticipating Dallas’ chemotherapy),” said Laronde. Dallas is smart and active, according to his grandfather, even while undergoing treatments to stave off the cancer invading his young body. “He’s a character,” said Laronde. “He analyzes everything and he’s thick and strong. There’s only five pounds difference between him and his older brother (who is five).” Laronde said the news of Dallas’ condition came when he developed a small lump on the side of his head last April that “wouldn’t go away”, prompting medical testing that led to the devastating diagnosis of stage four Neuroblastoma. “It’s a rapid growing cancer. He has a lump on his adrenal gland and lumps in his legs,” said Laronde. “Luckily
there’s nothing in any of his organs or his bone marrow.” Laronde said his son and grandsons live with him and Karen while his son works weeklong shifts. He said that although the family has received financial help from non-profits groups such as Kids with Cancer and Haying in the 30s, the day-to-day costs, including gas
for the two-hour trips from the family home near Andrew to Edmonton are taking a toll. “It’s about $50 a day on gas. We have to go to Edmonton two to three times a week to get (his) blood tested and keep an eye on his white counts and everything. The hospitals here in Redwater and Lamont are our main
go-to if he gets an infection (because) he won’t have long to get treatment,” said Laronde. Laronde said Dallas’ treatments will continue throughout 2026 and will include more rounds of chemotherapy, surgery, monitoring and trips to Calgary. “He has to go to Calgary to have stem cells removed from his bone marrow,” said Laronde. “This is roughly a year (process) depending on how (he is doing). He is a little trooper. He finished the fifth (day) of chemo and was running up and down the halls in the hospital.” While Dallas’ prognosis is uncertain, Laronde said he and his family are grateful for the care he is receiving. “The (care Dallas has) is amazing. (At the hospital) they come in the middle of the night and take his blood pressure, check everything and change his diaper and not even wake him up,” he said. “I hope they cure it. Every child in there has a team of seven doctors and they all come up with one plan working together. That’s pretty amazing.” According to reports, nearly 240 young people in Alberta are diagnosed with cancer every year.
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Break and enter among charges for bashful hot tubber BY JANA SEMENIUK Fort Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a report of a fully clothed man sitting in the outdoor hot tub of a resident on a rural property northeast of Bruderheim during the early afternoon on Dec. 18. As police were on their way, the man smashed his way into the resi-
dents’ home through a glass door and was found hiding inside the residence when police arrived. The man, 45-year-old Fort Saskatchewan resident Steven Derijck, was arrested and taken into custody without incident according to a police press release. Additionally, police found a stolen Volkswagen parked
down the road which they linked to Derijck who was also linked to an incident in Fort Saskatchewan earlier that morning where he smashed the window of an occupied vehicle parked at a hotel on Town Crest Road. Derijck was charged with break and enter, failure to comply with a release order x2, possession of property
obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose x2, mischief under $5,000 and vehicle operation while prohibited. Derijck was brought before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody. His next court appearance is through the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort Saskatchewan on Jan. 8, 2026.
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Maschmeyer makes pro hockey history but loses in takeover tour game BY JOHN MATHER Bruderheim goalie Emerance Maschmeyer made professional hockey history Dec, 27 when she was invited to take part in the ceremonial puck drop prior to the game in Edmonton between her Vancouver Goldeneyes and the Minnesota Frost. Part of the 2025/26 Professional Womens Hockey League takeover tour, Maschmeyer became the first goalie to ever take a ceremonial face off before the game. But, despite making the history books and becoming a trivia pursuit answer, Maschmeyer and the Goldeneyes lost in overtime by a 2-1 margin. Abby Hustler opened the scoring for Minnesota, scoring from Mae Batherson and Kendall Cooper on a power play at 1:18 of the first frame. Ten minutes later after a quick barrage of saves by Maschmeyer, the Goldeneyes Izzy Daniels scored from Darcie Lappan and Ashton Bell to tie the score. Through two periods
the teams battled back and forth in some furious action but no further scoring happened forcing the game into an overtime period. At the 2:57 mark of the overtime, Minnesota star Taylor Heise slipped the puck past Maschmeyer from Britta CurlSalemme and Sidney Morin. Maschmeyer faced 35 shots in the game turning away 33, while in the opposite net Maddie Rooney stopped 27 of the 28 shots she faced. The Goldeneyes played Dec.31 in New York to finish the year and then embarked on a long road trip with games in Boston, Jan. 3; Ottawa, Jan. 9; Montreal, Jan. 11; and Toronto Jan. 17; before returning home to face Toronto in a rematch Jan. 22. Following the Dec. 27 loss, the Goldeneyes were in a three-way tie for last place in the eightteam league with nine points. The Boston Fleet hold down first place in the league with 19 points. Maschmeyer made 24
saves in the 27 shots she faced Jan 3, as the Goldeneyes defeated Boston 4-3. Boston opened the scoring when Olivia Mobley put the puck past Maschmeyer at the 4:22 mark of the first period. Vancouver’s Hannah Miller tied the score 30 seconds later. Before the first frame expired Susanna Tapani put the Fleet up by one with Sophie Shirley getting an assist. After a scoreless second period, Boston stretched their lead to two when Jamie Lee Rattray scored giving the Fleet a 3-1 lead. But not to be outdone, Vancouver stormed back with three unanswered goals. Claire Thompson, Sophie Jacques on a power play, and Izzy Daniel all scored in the third to give Vancouver the win. The Goldeneyes had started their long afterChristmas road trip with a 2-0 loss to the New York Sirens Dec. 31. Kristyna Kaltounkova scored the ultimate win-
in this role, for the Johnston, Canada Regina Pats starting in 1965.
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It is with sadness I announce the passing of Ronald Johnston on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Lamont Health Care Centre. He has left us to be with his much loved wife Marlene Johnston who predeceased him in 2023. Ron loved playing bingo, singing and had a real passion for sports. One of his greatest accomplishments was co authoring a book with Darrell Davis called, Junior Hockey's Royal Franchise: The Regina Pats. The book gives indepth information on many players, coaches, stats and team standings from both regular season and playoffs from 1917- 2008. Ron was known as "Scoreboard" Johnston and served as the first club statistician and the first in Western
He filled this position for 10 years working with various coaches. Ron also served as a Civilian Member in the RCMP from 1970-1982. Ron moved to Lamont from Saskatchewan after the passing of his wife in 2023 and now returns home at last. A special thanks to the staff of Lamont Health Care Centre Continuing Care and all those who took the time to be a part of his daily routine from caregivers, to housekeeping, recreation and anyone involved with making it a home not a hospital. You are appreciated. No service will be held as per Ron's wishes. Any donations in his memory can be made to the Lamont Health Care Centre. The Little Things, Deanna Ruether
ner at 1:21 of the first with Anna Bargman picking up a helper on the play. Savannah Norcross scored from Emmy Fecteau at 4:39 of the third period to seal the win.
Maschmeyer made 24 saves during the game, while her opposite Kayle Osbourne faced 27 shots in recording the shutout. The Goldeneyes will continue their road trip facing Ottawa Jan. 9; Montreal, Jan. 11; and
Toronto Jan. 17; before returning home to face Toronto in a rematch Jab. 22. Following the Jan. 3 win, the Goldeneyes were in seventh place in the eight-team league with 12 points.
Elk Island Wild U13’s Clara Holt has 7-point game 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). If any players or teams are missing from the report please notify me at kamcjm@gmail.com with the player name, team and website. Elk Island U11 Wild won a 5-4 game at Smoky Lake on Dec. 21 led by Alex Holt’s two goals. Other scorers were; Braden Roy (1g 1a), Marcus MacDonell (1g), and Owen Martz (1g). Stratton Robinson and Derek Bonner
shared the win in goal. On Saturday at Smoky Lake, Elk Island dropped a 7-5 game. Alex Holt scored a hat trick, while Marcus MacDonell (1g 1a), and Owen Martz (1g 1a) also scored. Brody Dowhaniuk picked up an assist. Elk Island U13 Wild (7-8-0) beat Goldfish Lake 16-4 on Dec. 20 at Lamont Arena. Clara Holt (3g 4a) had a 7point game and Kayden King scored five goals. Other scorers were; Hunter Kobylka (1g 4a), Quinn Dickinson (2g 2a), Colbin King (1g 2a), Alex Holt (2g), Mary Sobkow (1g 1a), Jaxon Calder (1g 1a), and Jack Corp Johnston (1a). Jake Holt
and Carter Graham shared the win in goal. On Dec. 22 at Saddle Lake, Elk Island won a 61 road game led by Mary Sobkow’s hat trick (3g 1a). Other scorers were; Jaxon Calder (2g), and Kayden King (1g). Jake Holt got the win in goal. Fort Rangers Wild U15 team knocked off SZ615 of the Edmonton Federation Hockey League on Sunday 6-5 led by Landon Dagg Jones’ hat trick (3g 1a). Other scorers were; Sawyer Hanson (1g 2a), Carter O’Connell (1g 1a), Slade Walsh (1g), Connor Kennedy (1a), and Jace Zanatta (1a).
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Snow removal on Main Street, December 30, 2025 after the several days of snow fall received over the holidays.
New Bruderheim hemp owners want permanent development permit BY JANA SEMENIUK Rhonda Clerhout, who purchased the defunct Canadian Rockies Hemp Corporation facility in Bruderheim with a partner last year, appeared before the town council Dec. 17 via zoom requesting a permanent development permit as their temporary permit would expire Dec. 31. Clerhout said she and her partner have been slowly processing the nearly 30,000 bales of hemp and need the permanent development permit to secure more financing to finish the job. “We are unable to obtain that financing without the permanent development permit being in place,” she said, adding that so far the property has been surveyed, and they’ve obtained engineered drawings and an Alberta Transportation permit to comply with conditions set in the permit. “We have been working through the bales and processing them. The timeline we have to get rid of all those bales that are sitting there is 12 to 18 months. And of course, we need a permit to continue to do that in January and kind of get that cleaned up.” Clerhout said the bales are owned by Change Agronomy Canada, a hemp processing organization from Manitoba, and they are working together in partnership to get the
bales processed. “It's cheaper for them to work with us and compensate us for the use of the building and the equipment than it is to truck all those bales to Manitoba. In order to increase productivity and processing speed, we need to do some equipment improvements and a few other things as well. Again, the powers with the money don't want to do anything without a permit,” she said, adding that so far they have only processed approximately 300 bales. Clerhouts’ original temporary development permit was approved in Aug. and extended to Dec. 31 after it expired at the end of Sept. Development Officer, Paul Hanlan, said once a completed application is submitted the Development Authority
will have 40 days to reach a decision which will be followed by a 28day period allowing for a possible appeal before the permit is effective. “I just want you guys to know that we are doing our best to get after this and get it done, and it's been a frustrating process working with Alberta environment to get responses and get answers,” said Clerhout. “We want to work together with the Town and move this project forward to get that mess cleaned up.” Canadian Rockies Hemp Corporation closed their doors in 2024 after failing to raise enough money to overcome production issues. The company left behind a 40,000 square foot building, some processing equipment and nearly 30,000 large bales of hemp.
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Opinion A year of leadership required Where are the leaders? BY JOHN MATHER As we enter the new year, I suspect leadership, or lack of it, will dominate politics at all levels of government. Federally, it looks like the population, in the west anyway, is losing rapidly its liking of Liberal leader Mark Carney. He talked big during the election, promising to develop big projects to strengthen Canada’s economy. He promised to take on U.S. President Trump toe to toe on the tariffs issue. Remember elbows up? They have disappeared and the tariffs are still there. While some interprovincial trade restrictions were eased on Jan. 1, these made a lot of sense and should have been dropped years ago. Now workers can seamlessly work across provincial jurisdictions, which always should have been allowed. Pierre Poilievre remains the darling of Western Canadian Conservatives but he faces a leadership review later this month. We’ll see how that plays out, although I expect he’ll receive a healthy mandate from the Conservatives. Maybe not as strong as he would like, but I’m sure it will be a comfortable show of support. For the federal NDP, they are choosing a new leader but I really think they will have to retool from the ground up to rebuild the party decimated by the horrible leadership of Jagmeet Singh over the past several years. I expect whoever wins the leadership, and I’m betting on Heather McPherson, will only be an interim leader possibly through an election cycle, until someone more competent and well known such as Rachel Notley or Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew decide to step forward and bring strength and a new direction to the party. Provincially only UCP leader Danielle Smith shows any true leadership. While I believe she faltered somewhat on her Memorandum of Understanding with Prime Minister Carney, she has shown strong leadership in other areas. I stand corrected if something develops from that MOU but for now I think it’s simply a piece of paper with no action developed from it. The recent weekend activity in Venezuela may change this quickly however. More on that at a later date.
CONTINUED Naheed Nenshi will not lead the NDP in any election which may or may not occur this year. Nenshi is not now, nor has he been, a decisive leader. While mayor of Calgary he supported major projects he could cement his legacy such as an Olympic Games bid, and a new sports complex for the city. These would put him on a pedestal as major trophy projects, but he ignored the city’s infrastructure and now it’s coming back to haunt him. In fairness he’s not the only mayor in Calgary for several decades to ignore maintaining infrastructure. It’s not glamorous, it’s out of mind of the citizenry right until it breaks down. But it is the lifeblood, the veins and arteries of any municipality and it should be regularly maintained and, if necessary, replaced. Nenshi as head of the provincial NDP will remain beholden to his union cronies doing their bidding rather than showing any leadership. Disgruntled former UCP member Peter Guthrie whined about following party policy and was kicked out of the caucus to sit as an independent. Now, he’s appointed leader of the Progressive Tory Party of Alberta.
He wasn’t elected, he was appointed. And that party used to be the Alberta Party. It was an amalgam of former Progressive Conservatives who didn’t like the far right Wildrose or merged UCP. There was also a sprinkling of provincial Liberals in it. It at one time had three sitting MLAs but as former Edmonton mayor Stephen Mandel became the leader to battle the NDP and UCP, the party got decimated losing all the ground it had worked decades to build up. Alberta will face a separation referendum in 2026. I doubt it will win among the population. The separatists are a group of about three or four different groups and until they come together as a unified group with one leader they will go nowhere. The same can be said for former Tory Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk. He has a Forever Canadian petition largely supported by Albertans to remain part of Canada. But his ongoing prattling on the topic seems to give more credibility to the splintered separatists than they deserve. No leadership there. It will be an interesting year, but it will be one where decisive, quick thinking leadership is going to be required. It’ll be interesting to see who rises to the occasion in Canada and Alberta.
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FROM WHERE I SIT: A Plan for 2026
BY HAZEL ANAKA With what we experience daily through news broadcasts, social media feeds, and our real-life interactions with other humans, we can be forgiven for thinking life today is an out-of-control dumpster fire most of the time. I hope to make the case that there is much to be grateful for and more good souls out there than the other kind. As I write this at the end of December 2025, I’ve had a couple of good examples rise to meet me. In the first, which began just days before Christmas, we were blindsided by a health scare. I will be largely talking in circles here to protect the privacy of someone we value dearly. Plus, there is no doctor interpretation of test results yet. The person saw their doctor for some unexplained pain.
That led to a referral for a CT scan. Given that medical offices were heading into holiday closure mode, it was divine intervention that they were able to take advantage of appointment cancellations and things happened quickly. The cancellation plus the fact they have the means to pay for a private MRI, meant that an additional diagnostic test was also performed just days before Christmas. Anyone who has set up a profile on the My Alberta Health portal has the ability to see vaccination history, lab results, even MRI results. The only problem is you need a medical degree or a couple medical dictionaries to understand what you’re seeing. So, while we read the results, we are neither celebrating nor panicking over anything. What we have been doing is ‘praying without ceasing.’ I have turned to a number of daily devotionals and spoken to God dozens of times a day. I reread Anne Lamott’s book “Help, Thanks, Wow-The Three Essential Prayers.” In addition to a family member, I’ve
reached out to three YouTube friends for prayers for healing and strength. All four are devout and unashamed of their faith. They possess a peaceful calm. In one case, the woman who has done pastoral care for more than twenty-five years, asked if she could reach out to two dear, old friends for their prayers. I said yes. Within moments it
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prayer in her text reply that brought me to tears. These people represent the best thing we can hope for in others---genuine love, concern, and generosity. All this has brought peace and calm into our lives until a doctor can explain the test results. In a far less dramatic scenario, a fellow vendor I met at a doll and toy show this spring, reached out by text and offered to sell Roy’s unsold model car kits. One windy day we met on the side of Highway 16 as I passed over a box full of kits to this virtual stranger. Today, he tells me he sold the last of the items. There were 17 kits in total. I believe he used Facebook Marketplace and his own booth at other tradeshows to move these items for me. Now we just need to meet to get the money. Isn’t that another great example of unexpected, sweet, unselfish behaviour? And in one final example, I got another very pleasant, unexpected (and undeserved) surprise today. In a moment of careless inattention, I bought something online that I already owned. It
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Malanka happens in St. Michael on Saturday BY JOHN MATHER For more than 40 years, the Malanka has become an annual tradition to celebrate Ukrainian New Year in Alberta. This year, the event will be held at the newly renovated St. Michael Hall with the doors opening at 5 p.m Co-oganizer Mae
Adamyk said Malanka is a fun event designed for the entire family. She said the evening begins with a meal with breads, ham, pigs feet, potatoes and cabbage rolls. After the dinner, entertainment begins. The Veselka Dancer will perform a number of Ukrainian dances, fol-
lowed by the Hrycyk family band, the Starlighters, right from the St. Michael community. A young songstress Brinn Weleschuk will then perform and then the crowd will be entertained by the Malanka cast. Adamyk said this is the traditional part of the
Bruderhiem included in new EIPS pre-kindergarten programs BY JANA SEMENIUK Registrations are open for a pre-kindergarten learning option planned for a number of EIPS schools, including Bruderheim School, for next fall. EIPS announced the new program in Dec., as the Early Learners in Motion (ELM) which will focus on play-based learning, early numeracy, movement, art and music, social-emotional learning as well as literacy. “By engaging children early, we support their development and help build readiness for kindergarten and beyond. The introduction of ELM pre-kindergarten is just another exciting step in ensuring
all children in our communities can begin their education journey with confidence,” said EIPS assistant director of Supports for Students Kari Huk in the announcement. EIPS stated the program will cost families $200 per month which will cover staffing, special activities and supplies. Some may qualify for funding through Alberta Education and Childcare’s Program Unit Funding (PUF). Additionally, transportation will not be provided. According to the EIPS website, The ELM program will be overseen by a certified teacher and delivered by an early childhood educator and
an educational assistant running the classes four days a week for three hours each day. Final times and locations will be determined according to registration numbers. Additionally, EIPS stated that eligible students will have turned four years old by Dec. 31, 2026. Interested parents can find more information, including times for a virtual information session, by visiting the EIPS website. Previously, Bruderheim had a preschool that was run through a board, separate from EIPS, for several years before closing permanently in 2024 due to lack of enrollment and staffing issues.
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Bruderheim cat shooter back in court at end of January BY JANA SEMENIUK A Bruderheim resident who faces several charges after shooting a neighbourhood cat in Nov., will be back in Fort Saskatchewan court Jan. 22. Christopher Ackert, 53, was arrested Nov. 1 when he used a pellet gun to shoot his neighbour’s cat. The cat, a 9year-old female named Bandit, was shot in the
abdomen and needed surgery to repair a hole left by the pellet. Ackert is charged with causing unnecessary suffering, possessing a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public, mischief and damage over $5,000, in addition to using an imitation firearm to commit an offense. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Troy Savinkoff clari-
fied by email that “in Canadian law a pellet gun can be considered an imitation firearm if it closely resembles an actual firearm.” According to court records, Ackert first appeared in court on Dec. 18 and he is expected enter a plea to the charges at his next appearance in Fort Saskatchewan court on Jan. 22.
We are now accepting Listings for this Sale. Any items prelisted by January 9th will be included in our Sales Posters, Newspaper & Radio Advertising, Web Page, Social Media and extensive mailing lists. Whether you have one piece or a complete line of Machinery give Aaron a call at (403) 913-9644 or Allen at (403) 783-0556 to discuss the best option for you to realize top dollars.
Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey Office - 403-843-2747 - Toll Free - 1-855-783-0556 Hwy #16 East Office - 780-208-2508 Rimbey & Hwy #16 East, Alberta - License No. 165690 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net - Website: www.allenolsonauction.com
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BOOKKEEPING
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~ Farms & Businesses
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Elizabeth J. Tatchyn, B.A., LL.B BARRISTER & SOLICITOR By appointment only
at Smith Insurance Service, Main Street Lamont
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LEGAL ISSUES? Ronald W. Poitras Barrister & Solicitor Serving Lamont and Area Since 1977 Wednesday 1:30 – 5:00 pm
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—————————Bible Baptist Institute Join us for Old fashioned Hymns, Teaching, Preaching. All are welcome. Meeting at Viking United Church Sundays Noon to 2 pm. 1/4c ———————————————— Viking & District Ag Society Annual General Meeting Wednesday January 14, 2026 7pm, Viking Community Hall New Members Welcome! ———————————————— Annual General Meeting of The Killam and District Municipal Library will be held January 21 at 7 p.m. at The Killam Public Library. Everyone is welcome. ———————————————— Annual General Meeting of The Friends of the Killam Public Library will be held January 21 at 7:30 p.m. at The Killam Public Library. Everyone is welcome. ———————————————— The Viking and Area Gymkhana Club Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm At the Daysland Community Hall 4602 51 Ave, Daysland - We will be selecting a new board - discussing the future of the gymkhana club - Please attend and bring your ideas and thoughts. 1/2c ———————————————— Rosevale Cemetery Annual General Meeting January 12th, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. To be held at the Strome Seniors Centre All are welcome to attend. ———————————————— Ward's and Bud Haynes FIREARMS AUCTION January 31st in Edmonton. Firearms, Ammo, Accessories. Call Brad Ward, 780-940-8378 to consign your items or collection. FirearmsAuction.ca. ———————————————— LUTEFISK DINNER Golden Valley Lutheran Church Friday, Jan 9th, 2026, at 5:30pm Tickets are $35.00 each ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY Contact Muriel at 336-2444 48/1WRc ————————————————
NOTICES. EVENTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS. THANKS. MEMORIALS. SALES. RENTALS. REAL ESTATE. GIVE AWAYS. & MORE!
FOR SALE FOR SALE —————————•Tanaka Pro Force 305 6 inch Ice Auger, carrying case, manual, and spare plug •Husquavarna 55 Rancher Chainsaw, 18" bar, spare chain, and case - good condition •GE 24 inch front-load dishwasher (NOS) Model GLD4209L15WW $350 for each item, OBO. Call 780-888-1336
MEMORIAL MEMORIAL ———————-
FOR RENT RENT FOR
Eric Wieschorster September 30, 1944 – January 8, 2024
—————————House for Rent or Sale in Viking. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 baths. No smoking or pets. Available immediately. Call 780-385-0626. 51/01c
MEMORIAL MEMORIAL ———————-
To A Loving Husband Leonard Chernyk Although our worlds are different now Or is that just how it seems For I see you when I close my eyes Because you are always in my dreams I know you’re up in Heaven And looking down on me And when I look up at the stars I know that’s where you’ll be Even though I miss you You’re not too far away Because my heart is full of memories And I treasure them every day Our time on Earth was special But it’s only the very start So please keep watching over me While we’re not so far apart Someday the time will come When I no longer feel this pain That is the day when Heaven calls And we will meet again Your Loving Wife, Nancy
Today, like many other days, brings special thoughts of you. Of happy times we shared and funny things you used to do. And once more, it’s a reminder that life’s road is sometimes rough, Because the time we shared just wasn’t long enough. For you were someone special, who was thought so highly of, Who’ll always be remember with affection, warmth and love. So sending thoughts to Heaven on this day you went away, And hope you know you’re missed more than words could ever say.
REAL ESTATE ESTATE REAL ——————————½ Section Pastureland NE 35 & NW 36-41-10-W4 located south of Hardisty in the Battle River valley at RR 101 & TWP RD 420. Fenced, cross-fenced, mix of seeded and tame grass with large dug-out, pumping system, full power on site with gravel revenue. Call Mike Golka REMAX River City 780-914-9889 MLS#’s E4447511 & E4447499 tfnc
SERVICES SERVICES ——————————Drywall Taping/ Ceiling Texturing Experienced Killam drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job, big or small. Don't want to do it yourself? Give me a call! Murray Cholowsky Flagstaff Taping & Texturing Call or text at 780-385-1251 ————————————————
SERVICES SERVICES ——————————Town & Country Guardian Drugs Main Street Killam We have: •a colour photocopier. •cold pop and fresh snacks. •a great selection of giftware, houseware, fragrances, clothing, toys, games, plush animals and more. •a big selection of greeting cards. •stationery. •seasonal gifts •vitamins, minerals, supplements •free gift wrapping •prescription service 6 days a week. ———————————————— ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS with Caribou Publishing (owner of your local paper) From Business Cards to Books and everything in between! production.cp@gmail.com Book Soon - Deadlines before New Year’s Delivery are fast approaching (doesn’t apply to current jobs already in progress) ———————————————— Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Interior Painting. Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 WANTED WANTED ——————————FIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR 2026 AUCTION PROGRAM: Firearms, Ammunition, Accessories, or Militaria. Collections, Estates or single items. For Auction, or Possible Purchase: Contact us: 1-800-694-2609, Email: sales@switzersauction.com or Visit us @ www.switzersauction.com for Auction Dates & Details. Commercial Property TRAVEL TRAVEL ——————————EXTRAORDINARY VILLA IN OSOYOOS, BC, breathtaking lake views, just 3 minutes from town. Vacation in Canada's warmest destination. Or warmer weather, two luxurious 5-star resort units in Phoenix, Arizona. Doug 306-716-2671; osoyooslakevilla.com. ———————————————— NEW YEAR’S SPECIAL FOR JANUARY ADVERTISE 4 WEEKS 20 WORDS FOR JUST $50! CONTACT THIS PAPER TODAY!
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