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Volume 115, Issue 2
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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A fond farewell to Cannady after 15 years of service
Flagstaff County firefighters from nine FRESS stations throughout the region, along with RCMP and Flagstaff County Peace Officer Skyler Zelinski gathered in Killam last Tuesday, July 5, to honour retiring Flagstaff County Emergency Services Coordinator Kim Cannady on his last day of work. Firefighters greeted Cannady with lights and a salute as he officially signed off duty for the last time. See story Page 15.
Flagstaff County Council votes to consider continuing support for Flagstaff Victim Services in 2023 budget Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Flagstaff Victim Services Unit (VSU) Coordinator Noreen Metz made a presentation to Flagstaff County Council during the June 22 regular meeting, asking that Council consider renewing its financial support for the local VSU organization. Accompanying her were VSU Advocate Kelly Freadrich and Killam RCMP Constable Jake Rains. Flagstaff County Council approved funding in the amount of $10,400 per year for 2020 through 2022 in December 2019. The group also received support through MOST funding in 2021, in the amount of $10,000. Metz provided Council with a history of the local VSU, saying it started locally in 2007, moving to the Detachment in 2014, where it operates today. “We are part of this beautiful collaboration of specialized services within our county,” Metz said. VSU, she says, is an organization of “specially trained staff and volunteers that help people who have been victims or crime or tragedy. “Under the guidance and direction of the RCMP, and our Victims Services Board of Directors, we provide victims and their families with support, information, and referrals.” Flagstaff VSU advocates provide immediate onscene support, or work by phone or in-person to pro-
vide any followup support. They also help and guide clients through the entire court process. Volunteer advocates are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “We have not missed a single call,” says Metz. In her formal letter of request for funding, Metz said, “We know that Volunteer Advocates are an important part of the first responders team that are not as publicly recognized as the RCMP, firefighters, and EMTs are. “They are the silent, unknown, first responder, whose role often requires this anonymity for the safety and confidentiality of their victims, and in certain circumstances, for their own safety as well.” Metz advised Council that VSUs are not funded by public tax dollars, and the funds they do receive can only be used for Victims of Crime programming that directly assists those individuals. Until a few year s ago, VSU funding came from a 15 per cent surcharge placed on provincial and federal criminal fines. Now not only is the surcharge no longer mandatory, the funds collected through this surcharge are now used to fund other programs, leaving the provincial VSU organizations sharing a smaller slice of the funding available. Flagstaff VSU raises funds through the Red Serge Ball, normally held every other year before COVID, as well as their annual Charity Check Stop, where they also raise funds for Christmas Sharing and the Food Bank. Volunteers also work casinos to raise funds.
Metz told Council that the funding provided by Flagstaff County allows Flagstaff VSU to pay the volunteer advocates for their time. “We would like to be able to offer an honorarium similar to what various volunteer first responders receive.” Additional funding will be used for advocate training. Due to the extensive role played by VSU advocates, each volunteer requires specific training before taking on any clients. This includes advanced first aid, sexual assault first aid, mental health first aid, grief training, court proceedings and court presentation training, and much more. In 2021, Flagstaff VSU had 272 new files opened, helping more than 300 people. Metz also advised Council that the Provincial VSU Board has recognized Flagstaff VSU as one of the top VSUs in the province. “We hold ourselves to that high standard each time we receive a call.” Metz closed her presentation with, “We ask that you kindly consider our proposal, and help us ensure we can retain skilled advocates to serve the entire County by recognizing their service and commitment to our communities.” As part of the presentation, Metz included a quote from an RCMP officer, who said, “VSU gives us the ability to focus solely on completing investigations, while the advocates provide support for the families on probably the worst day of their lives.”
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See full listings at www.realtor.ca Bud James Associate 780-385-0027
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NEW 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
1,996 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath bungalow on 11.59 ac. has htd shop, barn, several storage bldgs & pens. Call Bud $559,000 MLS #A1173822
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FORESTBURG 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.
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1,274 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 2 bath open concept bungalow w/ private patio overlooking river valley, in floor hot water heat. Call Bud $219,000 MLS #A1235435
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Various residential lots available. Services ready to be hooked up. For sizes and pricing call Bud for more info.
1,350 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bath 2-storey features hardwood flooring, spacious rooms, lots of storage on large corner lot steps from shops & parks. Call Bud or Trisha $105,000 MLS #A1231770
1,294 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath open concept modular home on 2 lots with double detached garage. Call Bud or Trisha $149,000 MLS #A1232339
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COMMERCIAL FORESTBURG – Building and business. Turn key business opportunity. Recycling bottle, electronic depot, café & ice cream shop. Highway location. Call Corey $920,000 MLS #CA0177964 -------FLAGSTAFF COUNTY - 15 ac. on Hwy 13 close to Flagstaff Regional Airport. Hwy frontage & proximity to phase 2 power & zoned for Highway Commercial District. Call Bud $120,000 MLS #A1216585 -------KILLAM - Residential 65’x120’ lot. Ready for development. Call Bud. $35,000 MLS #CA0137753 -------KILLAM - Various commercial lots available. Tax incentives available to help get you started. For sizes and pricing Call Bud. ---KILLAM- 2,240sqft. retail bldg located on 50th & 50th has great exposure to traffic patterns & available for quick possession. Call Bud $109,000 MLS #A1193498 ---KILLAM - Clean, modern welding/fabrication business on large lot in pristine condition w/ office, washroom, mezzanine storage plus lots of workshop area & 3 overhead doors. Call Bud $450,000 MLS #A1190276 ---SEDGEWICK - 2,040 sq.ft. retail space available in heart of downtown. Call Bud $97,500 MLS #A1052052 ---VIKING - 2,156 sq.ft. well established burger and pizza business w/ newly updated interior, fully equipped kitchen, lots of parking & great location. Call Otto $239,000 MLS#A1062052 ---VIKING - Well established auto repair shop complete w/ land, bldg & equip. located on Main St. Call Otto or Bud $375,000 MLS#A1156283 ---VIKING - 2,400 sq.ft. well established catering business and sit down eating area is located on main street Viking. Kitchen is well equipped w/ gas ranges, ovens, walk-in refrigerator & freezer, etc. Call Otto $385,000 MLS #A1102597
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Happening at the
Battle River School Division starts Lougheed work on Daysland School roof Field House
from July 11 to September 2nd. Crease Goaltending was started to give goalies living in rural areas access to training not available outside of urban areas.
BRBL playoffs underway Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Battle River Baseball League (BRBL) playoffs are underway, with the top four teams in the league squaring off in a best-of-three series to compete in the championship finals. The Amisk Astros and Coronation Cardinals ended up on top of the league in regular season play, with Amisk leading at six wins, one loss, with 12 points, and Coronation with five wins, one loss, and also 12 points. The Castor Raiders and Killam Braves finished with six points each, clinching third and fourth place and a spot in the playoffs, while Viking and Czar finished in fifth and sixth place respectively, eliminated from playoff contention. Coronation will face off against Castor while the Killam Braves will take on the Astros. Killam travelled to Amisk on Monday, July 11, for game one, coming away with an 8-1 win. Amisk will be looking to even things up this Thursday, July 14, in Killam with a 7 p.m. start. In the other semi final series, Coronation won game one 5-4, and the second game will go Wednesday in Castor.
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Workers and supplies are all in place at Daysland School as of the first week in July. Battle River School Division Director of Facilities Kelly Kushnerik says, “The re-roofing is a replacement of the
BUR(Built Up Roofing/tar and gravel) sections over the CTS shop and Home Ec lab. “It is being replaced with a cold-process SBS (modified bitumen system) roofing with added insulation.” Kushnerik says the HVAC unit for the wood
shop was replaced last year and the Home Ec lab stove ventilation system is being replaced as part of this roofing project. He adds, “The budget for this project is $340,000.00 and the project was tendered with Knights Roofing being the successful bidder.”
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July 2022 Meetings
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Public Works Updates Please refer to our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work throughout the County.
Road Recovery Crews will be working on the following shoulder pulling project this week: • Northeast of Alliance on Township Road 410 from Range Road 125 to Range Road 123 for 2.0 miles. Public Works Services Please visit the Flagstaff County website at flagstaff.ab.ca for information regarding Gravel Sales, Residential Laneway Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Hamlet Services, and more. Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.
Applications are now being accepted. Please visit: bit.ly/FlagstaffPollinatorProgram for more details