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Non-Stop Action at Hardisty Rodeo
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Leslie Cholowsky Editor Hardisty kicked off its 75th Rodeo celebration on Friday, July 14, with a Street Fair that offered fun for all ages, starting with a pancake breakfast at the Community Hall. The street fair had a ton of vendors, lots of games and activities for the kiddies, and this year featured a dunk tank with local celebrities, including Mayor Wayne Jackson taking his turn on the platform. Indigenous dancers were enjoyed by all, as well as performances from the Battle River Dance Group. The Hardisty Elks served Beef on a Bun to a big crowd. Three days of rodeo events started Friday evening, followed by an outdoor dance. Saturday started with the big parade, and it was bigger and better than ever, with lots of local floats, all celebrating the 75th year of the event. Hundreds of people lined
Hardisty’s street to catch the fun. Day two of the rodeo followed, with chariots and chuckwagons starting at 5. Saturday night featured two talented performances, starting with Tim and The Glory Boys, and ending with Tyler Joe Miller, followed by another outdoor dance. Sunday saw the rodeo start up at 1 p.m., followed by more racing, and finishing with the traditional Combine Crunch. As Mayor Jackson said, “The Hardisty Rodeo Association has put together a special program this year to honour the history of our local rodeo and our supporters. “Countless hours have been spent painting the corrals and paneling at the rodeo grounds for the upcoming celebrations. It looks amazing down there!” The campground was full to overflowing, and Jackson also extended kudos to the Ag. Society Lake staff and Hardisty Public Works for ensuring the town’s recreation areas were looking sharp for the rodeo weekend. “Great
job, team!” Jackson had nothing but praise for the Hardisty Rodeo Association members, saying, “ The work you put in is unmeasurable. This groupworks year-round to make sure our rodeo weekend is a success. These guys and gals have kept our rodeo thriving through droughts, storms and pandemics. “If you bump into one of the HRA members, make sure to thank them for their contributions.” He also praised all volunteers who worked throughout the weekend, “From cooking breakfast and flipping burgers, painting at the grounds, running the beer gardens, selling tickets and so, so much more. Thank you!” The Hardisty Rodeo continues to offer an experience that rivals that of larger centres through the incredible work of the Rodeo Association and many other volunteers, that was clearly in evidence this weekend. Photos from weekend on Pages 12 & 13
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Sedgewick preparing for Highland Festival in August The 100th Lougheed Agricultural Fair is almost here! On Saturday, August 12, the usual quiet village will rise to the occasion and surprise you with all it has to offer! The Lougheed fair book is now available as a digital or printed version. Contact Iris Williams to receive your copy. The bench show deadline is fast approaching. A bench show is a term used in Alberta to describe classes in sewing, handicrafts, cooking, artwork, and photography that usually takes place during a fair or other community event. Will you be entering anything? Entries need to be submitted by Wednesday, August 8. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Lougheed Fair the Iron Creek Museum reprinted the 1983 Lougheed cookbook. You can pick them up at the museum all summer long or at the Lougheed post office. Once they are gone they are gone. Only $20 for the book! All proceeds will be going towards the conservation of the Iron Creek Museum. The museum also has another surprise this summer. They now offer ice cream. The flavours available are heavenly hash, chocolate chip cookie dough, bubblegum, and cherry cheesecake. Buildings open for viewing this season are log hall, lawyers office, Beazers shoe shop, homesteaders cabin, the church, Cambridge
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RCMP Report Rash of Break-and-Enters reported throughout area Killam RCMP Detachment report June 30 to July 13 On Friday, June 30, a Killam RCMP Member attended a neighbour dispute in Killam. The Member mediated between parties and advised they may need to contact a lawyer. Also on Friday a Break and Enter was reported from an Oil Lease site. A property rep will be assessing the damage and reporting all that is missing. Also Friday a stolen SUV was reported. Killam RCMP obtained a statement and a Declaration of Loss from the Complainant. No suspect and no witnesses were identified. That Friday a Suspicious Vehicle was reported parked all day at a business in Killam. A Killam Member contacted the Registered Owner who was aware it was there and was picking it up. On Saturday, July 1, an Abandoned Vehicle was reported at an Oil Lease Site. A Killam RCMP Member attended and determined the vehicle was stolen. The Registered Owner was notified and vehicle towed. On Sunday, July 2, an Abandoned Vehicle was reported near Hardisty. A Killam Member attended. The Vehicle was not reported stolen. Attempts to contact the Registered Owner were made. Also that Sunday a Theft Under $5000 and an attempted vehicle theft was reported. A Killam Member attended. A disassembled transformer was located. No suspects or witnesses have been identified. On Tuesday, July 4, a Break and Enter was reported from an Oil Lease Site. Miscellaneous items were stolen and some cables were cut but not taken. A Killam Member spoke about safety planning with the property rep. Also that Tuesday a report was made from a Landlord of extensive damage done to their property by a former tenant. Matter is civil in nature. Killam RCMP Member gave information to the Complainant for Consumer Investigations. Later Tuesday Killam Members attended an alarm going off at a business in Forestburg. It was determined to be a False alarm. Also Tuesday a report was made of a wallet that was stolen out of a parked vehicle in Forestburg. Money and identifications were stolen. No witnesses or suspects. Later Tuesday a Break and Enter to a residence was reported in Forestburg. A Killam RCMP Member attended and obtained statements and a list of what was stolen. No witnesses or suspects. Also Tuesday a Suspicious Vehicle was reported in Forestburg outside of a residence. Killam RCMP Member attended and located the vehicle. The
driver explained he had run out of gas. On Wednesday July 5, a Suspicious Vehicle was reported in Forestburg. Vehicle may be related to the previous break and enter in Forestburg. A Killam Member obtained a statement. Also Wednesday an individual was reported passed out on a lawn in Forestburg. Killam Members attended and the Subject was taken into custody and held until it was safe to be released. On Thursday, July 6, Theft of a Truck was reported in Killam. The truck was recovered at a later date and the registered Owner was contacted. Also Thursday two Abandoned Vehicles were reported on Range Road 142. Killam Members attended to find both vehicles burned and unrecognizable. Nothing was left behind as evidentiary value. A tow truck called for removal. Later Thursday a report was made of a woman hollering at her boyfriend. Killam Members attended area and found the Subjects. No crime was being committed. Subjects were advised to go home. Also Thursday a Suspicious Vehicle was reported with Quad on the back. Killam Members made patrols but the vehicle was not located. That Thursday a Suspicious Person was reported on private property in Flagstaff County. The Subject was known to the Complainant and Killam Members. Subject not welcome at the property. Killam Members attended and took a statement. On Friday, July 7, Killam RCMP Members were called out to fire in a field along Highway 36. Fire Services were on scene and advised it was a controlled burn. On Saturday, July 8, Killam RCMP Members observed a vehicle going through Strome at a high rate of speed. Members pulled over the vehicle. A Mandatory Alcohol Screening demand was made. Driver blew a caution. The vehicle was towed and arrangements made to get him home. Later Saturday a Break and Enter was reported from a Power Station Site. Killam Members obtained identification cards and a phone left at the site. Cards and phone belonged to Subjects known to Killam Members. Also Saturday Suspicious Persons were reported in Killam. Killam Members patrolled and located the Subjects. They were legitimate insurance adjustors. On Sunday, July 9, Killam Members attended an Assault with a Weapon in Alliance. The Complainant was taken to hospital. The Subject was arrested and released on an Undertaking by the Justice of Peace on conditions.
Also that Sunday a Break and Enter was reported from a Power Site. Damage was done and wire stolen. Killam Member spoke with the property rep. No witness or suspects. On Wednesday, July 12, Missing money was reported to the Detachment. A substantial sum of money was lost somewhere between Subway and the Co-op in Killam. If found please drop off to the Detachment. Also that Wednesday a Suspicious Vehicle was reported in Forestburg. The Vehicle was driving slow around town. Nothing criminal in nature. On Thursday, July 13, a Possible Intoxicated Driver was reported. A Killam Member notified Coronation RCMP as vehicle was heading that way. Vehicle located and driver blew a zero. No signs of impairment. Also on Thursday an Abandoned Vehicle was reported on Colony land. The Registered Owner was contacted to have it removed. Later that day a vehicle was reported stopped in the middle of the road. The driver appeared to be slumped over the steering wheel. Killam Members made patrols and the vehicle was not located. Also on Thursday Theft of a Trailer was reported out of Forestburg. No witness or surveillance. Also reported and attended to by Kil-
lam RCMP was: four calls under the 911 act, and one false alarm. RCMP received one animal call, two calls regarding lost or found items, and four municipal bylaw calls. Reports were also made under the Family Law Act, with four calls received under the Mental Health Act, one Breach of Peace, one Failure to attend Court or Surrender, one Failure to company with an undertaking, and two failure to comply with court order. RCMP were asked to perform one wellbeing check. RCMP charged one person with failing to stop or remain at an accident scene. Twelve traffic collisions were reported, with six moving traffic violations handed out and one non-moving traffic violation. RCMP responded to one complaint of threats being uttered. RCMP are urging residents to register with the provincial CAPTURE program if they have surveillance cameras and would be willing to share future footage of potential crimes or suspects. The program is entirely voluntary, and does not allow RCMP access to footage, it merely maps out potential video evidence sources should a crime occur, and should the surveillance owner agree to share the information with police. Supplied by Killam RCMP
Forestburg bull rider at Kinsella Bullarama
Keaton Martz of Forestburg competed at the Kinsella Bullarama on Wednesday, July 12, drawing Master of Puppets from Eno Bucking Bulls/LS Johnson. The bull came away with the second-highest score of the event, unfortunately Martz was unable to time his ride. Bulls scores are based on their degree of difficulty. Judges look for drop in the front end, kick in the back, spin, and direction changes (as contrasted with spin, this means changes to movement forward or backward, or ALLY ANDERSON PHOTOS left to right).
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that has the capacity to assist humans in a multitude of tasks. AI has great potential in navigation, robotics, healthcare, and even agriculture. It’s also commonly used in online shopping, to help recommend new products based on your past purchases. AI tools are used to create shopping assistants and chatbots that sound as human as you and I. AI is also used to detect fake reviews, and is routinely used in e-commerce to detect anomalies that can identify fraudulent transactions. AI is used in email programs to identify spam email. It’s used by your phone for facial recognition to unlock your screen. These are fairly straightforward uses of AI that provide a valuable service. There are other uses that are less straightforward, and that’s where things get a little fuzzy. We already know that AI is used on social media to guide what you see on your feeds. I don’t think anyone would disagree that this use of AI has and is causing polarization between us all, as it is inadvertently providing a one-sided view of important issues. It’s an example of how AI use can cause unintended consequences. AI is not inherently evil, or good, it is merely a tool, but I think it’s important to structure the use of that tool, and put some guidelines in place before use of AI expands into a grey zone of right or wrong. China, for instance, is talking about setting parameters around the public use of AI. The law instructs Chinese AI systems to adhere to "core socialist values," which raises some interesting questions. Given the borderless nature of online activities, how does an AI system adhering to “core socialist values,” stay within China? AI could, and should, be used to enact copyright laws. Ironically, that’s another thing China wants to include in its regulations governing use of AI. An interesting feature of Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, is that it blocks anything smacking of democracy or civil unrest. CNN tried to search Tiananmen 1989 on
the Douyin app, it reports, and got ‘no results.” Douyin blocks politically sensitive information and is reported to be strictly censored. Canada needs its own regulations regarding the use of AI, because technology grows exponentially, and the potential for damaging use already exists. We don’t need to panic and shut down the use of AI, but I agree that there must be some governance provided. AI is too powerful of a tool, especially with regards to propaganda, not to be at least watched, if not governed. Canada is developing guidelines on the responsible and ethical use of automated decision systems within the federal government, but also need to define its use in Canadian society. Another thing Canada is promoting is transparency regarding the use of AI. I think the key term is ethical use. Look at the current Actors guild strike taking place in the USA. One of the key issues is that production companies want to use the likenesses and voices of actors in perpetuity so they never have to hire an ‘extra.’ They’ll use digitally created actors instead. But those actors want to be paid for their names and likenesses, while the production companies think they’ve hit on an idea that will allow them to keep more profits to themselves. While big name actors may have the clout to avoid this happening to them, for those who are not yet famous, they, too, need an opportunity to make money. It’s not unreasonable to want to get paid for every time you appear in a movie or television show, but it appears that the industry would prefer to use your likeness in perpetuity, and pay you once. Just because the technology is available, is it ethical to use it to replace people? Is it ethical to use it to polarize people? With a tool this powerful, we need to ensure there are guidelines for its use. LESLIE CHOLOWSKY
CAMROSE MLA JACKIE LOVELY Report from the Legislature
Good news for Alberta’s Beef Market
On Monday, July 10, the Government of Alberta took vital action in ensuring that Alberta’s cattle producers are able to continue producing the world’s best beef. Last week, Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson amended regulations in the Feeder Associations Guarantee Act to give feeder association members more options to purchase and market livestock and to generate better cash flow for their operations. I am proud to share that these amendments will raise individual and joint membership loan limits, under the Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee program, to $3 million from $2 million (excluding advances). Dating back to 1936, Alberta’s Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program helps local, producer-run cooperatives get competitive financing to ensure they can continue being a player in the global market. The program has provided capital to farmers for the feeding of cattle through relatively easy access to low interest, leveraged financing backed by a government guarantee. Beef is Alberta’s biggest agri-food export, with our province being home to 45 feeder associations representing about 2,100 total members. Since the start of the
year, cattle prices have increased 25 per cent and are expected to keep rising. Raising loan limits will help beef producers keep up against rising livestock prices and continue to thrive. As a rural MLA, resident, and passionate rural advocate, I am thrilled to see that Alberta’s livestock feeding sector will be more accessible to our young farmers and producers. Rural Alberta serves as the foundation for our province’s economic diversification, creating opportunities that ripple across industries and foster sustainable growth. These changes will allow thousands of new and current producers to have access to the capital they need to keep Alberta’s vital beef industry thriving. Most importantly, with increased opportunities to enter the Alberta beef market, our local farmers and businesses will have a greater capacity to contribute to the economic growth of their home regions and support their local communities. CAMROSE MLA JACKIE LOVELY As always, should you have any questions or items my office can assist with, please contact 780-672-0000 or you may come to the office at #104, 4870 51 Street, Camrose.
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Alberta Lung raising funds for new ‘Breathing Space’ project Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Alberta Lung is kicking off its ‘Walk to Breathe Fundraiser.’ It is a Virtual Move Challenge to help fund research, care, and support for those affected by lung disease. According to the group, 20 per cent of Alberta’s population live with the challenges of lung and respiratory diseases every year. They say that 85,000 Alberta children under 14 have Asthma, and every 15 minutes an Albertan enters an ER with an asthma attack. Walk to Breathe is a campaign conceptualized in 2020 by Chris Sadleir, son of Rob Sadleir, a double-lung transplant recipient. In 2014, Rob was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) a serious lung disease that causes scar tissue to build up inside of the lung making it incredible difficult to breathe. Rob’s only option was to undergo a double lung transplant. After a long, enduring two-year wait Rob was able to receive a double lung transplant; “Being able to breathe in-
dependently again, after two years, was incredibly emotional” Rob recounts. Edmonton’s Chris Sadleir has been instrumental in helping to raise awareness to Albertans about lung disease in our province. Since 2020, Walk to Breathe has raised over $100,000. The Walk to Breathe Move Challenge: runs from July 17 to Sept. 4. The Alberta Lung, Walk to Breathe Move Challenge kicked off Monday, July 17, however you can join any time and it’s free to register! To register, simply join the Facebook group to compete and cheer on other participants. Alberta Lung says, “We encourage every participant to move in a way that feels good for them. This can include walking, running, biking, hiking, yoga, golf, stretching, dancing, stair climbing, or any other alternative move option that is suitable for you. “Our vision at Alberta Lung is to create a world free of lung disease. Funds raised will help to provide vital support and services to those affected by lung disease in Al-
berta. “We encourage all participants to set a fundraising goal and share with their Facebook friends! “All ages, fitness levels, and methods of mobility are welcome to participate. To start your move challenge, simply register on the 2023 Alberta Lung Walk to Breathe Move Challenge on Facebook.” Alberta Lung is also raising funds for a new project for its newest, and they say boldest, initiative, called Breathing Space. Breathing Space will act as a home-awayfrom-home for lung transplant patients living outside the Edmonton area. The group says, “Alberta Lung’s Breathing Space will be the first facility of its kind in Canada. It will provide a sanctuary for lung transplant patients and their families, giving them much needed ‘breathing space’ in their fight to regain their strength and vitality.” Alberta Lung points out that Edmonton is one of only four centres in Canada that offers lung transplant surgery at the
UofA Hospital. However, Alberta Lung says, “The path towards transplant requires tremendous mental, emotional, and financial commitment. “Our health care system covers the costs of the surgery, but patients and families face tens of thousands of dollars in out of pocket expenses for travel, living arrangements, food, and medication. “Patients who qualify for a lung transplant must travel to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton with a support person. This means two people are required to leave their homes, jobs and community, pay to stay in temporary accommodations for months, and commit to long distance travel for checkups and medical appointments. It is a significant and often daunting financial and emotional burden. “For this reason, the decision of whether or
not to pursue this lifesaving surgery is determined by a patient’s financial means, rather than on their chance of recovery. Some, choose death over placing this fi-
nancial burden on their family and loved ones.” Information on the project, as well as donation information, can be found at ablung.ca/ breathing-space
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Flagstaff Council increases annual STARS donation Leslie Cholowsky Editor
During the June 28 regular meeting of Flagstaff County Council, STARS Senior Municipal Relations Liaison Glenda Farnden made a presentation on the history and operations of STARS, and provided current statistics for STARS activity in Flagstaff County. For the first time in 2022, the Province allocated $15 million in funding for STARS operations. That represented an increase from the previous $7 million providing funding to base operations. Farnden advised Council that over 90 per cent of Alberta municipalities provide some level of STARS funding comes through regional partnerships, with five new rural municipalities and five new urban municipalities
coming on board with funding commitments. Councillors heard that Flagstaff County has provided STARS with over $200,000 in funding since 2008. In 2022, Council approved the following: “That the funding for the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) be increased to $8,000 for 2022, 2023, and 2024.” Since 2018, STARS has flown missions into Flagstaff County 72 times, with 2022 being once of the busiest, with 19 calls for the service. These included six critical inter-facility transfers from each of Daysland Hospital and Killam Hospital, and two from Hardisty Hospital, with two scene calls near Daysland, one near Hardisty, one near Killam, and one near Lougheed. Of those calls for service, 49 have been identified as Flagstaff County residents
over the past five years, and 122 local patients since 2010. Calls for 2023 have been so far the quietest for the service, with just two calls, one scene call near Heisler, and another near Sedgewick, as of June 15. Farnden showed a comparison chart to neighbouring municipalities showing 181 calls in Camrose County from 2018 to 2023, 87 in Stettler County, and 81 in Beaver County. Farnden’s presentation included information on the STARS helicopter fleet and advanced equipment along with the highly trained pilots and medical personnel. Providing STARS teams with the latest in medical care requires STARS to output considerable capital expenditures year after year. Farnden asked Council to consider returning to a level of $20,000 for its an-
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Rosalind Athletics edge out Rivals to move to semi finals Leslie Cholowsky Editor
In a surprising turn of events, the top two regular season teams in the Powerline Baseball League, the Vegreville Blue Jays and The Rivals, are out of the playoffs. Facing the Rivals in the first round of playoffs, the Rosalind Athletics fought tooth and nail, coming out with two wins in a row to advance in the best of three semi finals. The two met in Heisler on Tuesday, July 11, where the Athletics bested the Rivals in a 6-4 final. On Thursday, the play moved to Rosalind, where the Athletics took a decisive 8-1 win to knock the Rivals out. Armena beat out the
Camrose Roadrunners for their place in the semis, and then proceeded to whomp Vegreville right out of the running, with a 7-2 win on Wednesday, July 12, then a 10-4 win the next night. Now Rosalind and Armena will go head to head, with their first
matchup on Tuesday, July 18 in Rosalind, game two Thursday, in Armena, and a third game, if necessary, scheduled for July 25 back in Rosalind. The Battle River Baseball League teams are still in the semi-finals, with Veteran facing Czar and Continued on Page 26
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A rodeo champion with ties to Hardisty area Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490
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Well hello folks, wasn't the weekend a heck of a party? We had a fabulous street fair, with a wide variety of entertainment for the whole family. Our Hardisty library sold a large amount of fabulous books at 25 cents a book. Many customers come from the lake and loaded up on books for their summertime reading. Our librarian and staff ensured that we had six tables, laden with books to sell. We are not making big money selling books so inexpensively, but we are providing a lovely service to our patrons. The library board thanks you for using our wonderful facility. Hope you enjoyed our drinks, hotdogs, and cotton candy, too. We wish to thank our extra helpers, Jim Matthews, Ray Perrault, the husband of our
board member Sharon Perrault, and their three grandchildren from Irma. These young people spent the whole day with us, setting up, selling food and drinks and then cleaning up. We so appreciate their volunteering spirit and I know that their grandparents are very proud of them. Thank you guys, you are the best. Our parade this year was the longest I can recall and our young grandkids really enjoyed it. My favourite is the bag pipes and the horses. The kids always love the candy that is thrown at them the best. Their BC grandparents sent them their own cash, so they could spend it as they wished. They felt independent and rich as they loaded up on junk food, real food, and drinks. It made their day. The booth also enjoyed their patronage. Oh to be young and spry enough to run up and down the grandstand steps and never break a sweat, break a
leg, or get short of breath. They had a blast. The rodeo’s 75th anniversary was a memorable event. The rodeo grounds were certainly spruced up. The railings and fences were freshly painted red and white and everything on the grounds looked so polished. The months of hard work did not go unnoticed by the attendees. I heard so many compliments about the many spectacular rodeo entertainment events, the yummy food at the booths, the night show. the explosive and exciting fireworks, the races, the always popular combine crunch, and the 50/50 sale. Hardisty Rodeo, you certainly outdid yourselves, congratulations and thank you to the rodeo association and all the people who sponsored events. Thank you to the many volunteers that worked the entry gates, prepared the food at the food booth, the bar, first aid, security, and other jobs that I am not even aware of,"You
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done good!" I know that is poor grammar, but it sounds more expressive, right? I stopped at our post office and our post mistress Cathy Crone was ecstatic to give me some exciting news. Her son in law, Scott Guenther, husband to Becky and dad to Quade and Ridge, was the Calgary Stampede Champion. He is a steer wrestler and did the job in 3.2 seconds! Man oh man, this cowboy must be made of sheer ripped muscles, determination, and the eyes of an eagle. Huge congratulations young man, you deserve the accolades. Betty Ann and Brian Peach from Langley BC are visiting in Hardisty. Betty Ann used to work at Hardisty Hospital and
made so many friends. Twelve lady friends met at Rob's Bar and Grill for lunch and laughs. Three ladies arrived dressed in costumes to portray the "Farkel Family." Years ago we had the best staff entertainment at our Christmas parties. They put on skits and dressed up and acted till the hospital staff were howling with laughter. Today was no different. Three ladies, who were part of the "Hardisty Hospital Hussies" sauntered through the restaurant door and put on a little show. There was Shelly Bromby, dressed as a nun, Mother Superior; Kathy Whidden, dressed as a drunken cowboy; and Joan Zimmer, dressed as a frightening looking business man. Her gross big den-
tures and partial mask with a huge nose, made her unrecognizable. They chatted and made us all kill ourselves laughing. In the end Mother Superior blessed us. I am sure the other patrons never had such a fun time at their lunch break. Hardisty might be a small, rural town, but darn we have a lot of talented folks and never ending fun. Enjoy your vacation with us Betty Ann and thank you for helping Gail Kobitzsch play music for the Hospital Long Term Care residents today. Hardisty sends get well wishes to John Salamon and we hope you will soon be on the mend. Till next week, be kind and send me some news.
The Beaver District 4-H Council would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the following businesses, companies and individuals who supported our first annual fundraiser through monetary donations, silent auction items and ticket sales. • Kinsella Community Hall • StraightVac Services • Burner Energy Service Ltd. • Home-Time Realty • Viking Lions Club • Beaver Emergency Medical Services • Pine Cliff Energy • Wetaskiwin Ready Mix • Cardinal Energy Ltd. • 6B Welding & Fab • Viking Elks Club • ADN Design • Town of Viking • Holco Construction • Tofield Packers • Section 35 Farm Distillery • Claystone Waste Ltd. • Bob Ash Trucking • BASF Chemical • Viking Livestock Supply • Sixtree Signs • Friends of 4-H • Arber Greenhouses Ltd. • Lango Cattle Co. • Brooke’s Family
• Sherri-Lynn Wenger - Thirty-one consultant • Country Doghouse Grooming & Creations • TMT Wildrags • Leanin Heeler Design Co. • Bar H Leather Work • Wye Knot Massage - Tofield • Black Bear Boutique • Golden Drop Honey • Mint Pharmacy - Viking • Laurie’s Vintage Creations • Co-operators - Ritchie Agencies Insurance Ltd. • Nutrien - Viking • Lazuli Farms • Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd - Viking • Moonshine Cafe • ATCO Gas • Braided Mane Hair Company • Peavey Mart - Vegreville • KYBA Customs • Nanninga Construction • Heather McLean - Travel Agent • Bumper to Bumper - Viking
We could not have had the success of the event without Aimee Boese being our emcee, Travis Dolter, Dance With Me-Social Dance Club (Sherry Tovell), our four 4-H clubs and our astounding volunteers. Everyone’s support and contributions means the world to our 4-H members!
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Flagstaff County debuts free one-day day leadership camp Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Flagstaff County has long offered students opportunities to develop their leadership and entrepreneurial skills, through free scholarships to attend the ACCA Youth Leadership Camp, and in the past, by sponsoring and running a
Junior Achievement program. This year the Flagstaff County Economic Development committee has come up with a home-grown program to continue that legacy. In lieu of the ACCA scholarship offerings there’s an opportunity all Flagstaff youth aged 12 years and up to attend a free day camp. Economic Development Coordinator
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Shaina George says, “The Trailblazers Youth Leadership Camp aims to provide an engaging and educational experience for youth in the Flagstaff Region, focusing on entrepreneurship and fostering important life skills. “Through team building games and activities, participants will learn the value of collaboration, effective communication, and problem-solving as they work together towards common goals. “The day-camp will also offer opportunities for youth to explore and develop their leadership potential, and with a focus on entrepreneurship.” George says the camp will introduce area youth to the basic principles of entrepreneurship, including idea generation and creative thinking. “Youth will also be given the opportunity to explore their problem-solving skills as they will learn critical thinking techniques and how to approach challenges with a positive mind set and develop effective solutions. “Participants have the opportunity to enhance their verbal and non-verbal communication skills. They will practice active listening, express their ideas, and gain an understanding of the importance of communication in building
relationships.” The day camp will also includes more traditional ‘camp’ activities such as canoeing and archery. George says, “The camp is open to all youth in the Flagstaff Region, meaning it is inclusive and accessible to a wide range of participants. “Whether they have a specific interest in entrepreneurship, want to enhance their teamwork and communication skills, or simply seek a fun and adventurous experience, the camp welcomes youth from various backgrounds and interests. “The program is ideal for youth who are eager to learn, collaborate with others, and embrace new challenges. “Whether they have prior knowledge of entrepreneurship or are completely new to the concept, the camp offers a supportive and engaging environment where participants can expand their horizons and explore their potential.” All expenses are covered, including meals and even transportation, with pickup points in Camrose, Daysland, and Sedgewick. The camp will take place on Tuesday, July 25, at the Hardisty Lake United Church Camp. There are 50 spots available, with more than 20 youth already signed up.
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Main street busy with Hardisty Street Fair and Parade
LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTOS
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Action from the 75th Annual Hardisty Rodeo weekend
ALLY ANDERSON PHOTOS
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July 2023 Meetings
Council Meetings Flagstaff County Council o M Meetings eetings aare re conducted the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 9 a.m. unless u otherwise planned.
Tuesday, July 25
9am to 4pm
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Our fight against leafy spurge is going g airborne. Propelled by the success the M.D. of Provost has had with aerial spraying, we are following suit with a similar program highlighted by the following: A 50/50 cost-share between the County and landowner. Treatment by contracted helicopter services to areas over 10 acres and areas that are inaccessible. x Treatment by in-house resources to accessible areas under 10 acres. x
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Calll forr more e information n If any landowners are interested in this program or would like to report leafy spurge infesta ons, please contact Nick Dunn or Ma hew Pfeffer at 780-3844100.
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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: • Northwest of Heisler on Range Road 165 between Township Road 430 and Township Road 442 for 8 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.
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Between the roots: Declaring an agricultural disaster
grasshopper survey where we’ll be surveying all 48 Townships within our borders starting in August. If you would like access to the Alberta Cli-
Currently we have some improving conditions but are still affected by the early season drought and hail. Flagstaff County is committed to supporting its agricultural producers by continuing to monitor the conditions of our crops. County Council will make the decision to formally declare an agricultural disaster when 50 per cent or more of the farmland within our borders has been affected and considered a definite disaster.
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extreme crop reduction that leads to a definite disaster on more than 50 per cent of the agricultural land. In Flagstaff County, there is just over 1,000,000 acres of agricultural land and 670,000 of those acres are cultivated. Flagstaff County has been completing a Conditional Statement every two weeks and will continue to monitor the current conditions. There is no doubt that minimal snowfall has led to minimal runoff and water bodies are starting to depreciate, especially going into this season with pre-historic drought conditions from the previous year. With the recent rainfall starting June 13 across the County, this has brought our accumulative precipitation from April 1 to July 11 back to average or slightly above/below. If we were to divide our County in half with Highway 36, the west is in better condition compared to the east, and that is due to experiencing one-in-25-year lows for soil moisture in May. Then to top it up, we had the hailstorm on July 1 that hit Killam the hardest and spread throughout the corridor of Highway 13 and down south near Alliance. There have been many challenges and they might not be over yet, with the early drought conditions bringing the risk of more pests like grasshoppers. Flagstaff County conducts an annual
drought to 30 per cent for annual crops and included 20 per cent hail damage; and lowered the drought conditions for perennials to 40 per cent which would represent our pastures. When assessing our municipality for damage, it is important that we consider the entire County as there are major differences within our borders. This year we have received minimal blanket showers that has made it difficult to assess as it is patchy throughout our County.
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This year seems to be one where producers face many of the variables that come with farming in Alberta. So far throughout the province there have been 10 municipalities that have declared an agricultural Disaster due to drought, two of them from the central region out of the 69 municipalities in Alberta. The Rural Municipalities of Alberta earlier released ‘A Guide for Declaring Municipal Agricultural Disasters in Alberta’ that the County has been following throughout this growing season. Within the guide is a Conditional Statement Tool that municipalities complete throughout the season prior to making a formal declaration of agricultural disaster as conditions evolve. One common misunderstanding is that when municipal declarations occur, that it would automatically trigger access to increased funding programs, provincially or federally; this is not the case. Municipal declarations bring awareness to an area within the province, the Province will then make their decision on provincially declaring. The last provincial declaration for agricultural disasters was during the drought of 2015 where there were also many municipal declarations. For a municipality to make a formal declaration, there needs to be an
mate Information Service (ACIS) please visit this website: www.acis.alberta.ca. This is a great tool that is used by many and has data backing up from over 350 weather stations throughout the province. For more information, you can also view the Alberta Crop Reports on their website: https://www.alberta.ca/alb e r t a - c r o p reports.aspx#jumplinks-1. In the current Conditional Statement as of July 11, we have lowered the severity of
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Killam exploring development of new disc golf course Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Town of Killam is presently exploring the development of a new disc golf course. Killam CAO Kim Borgel says the project is just in the initial stages at this time. She adds, “During the Town’s strategic planning, Council Administration was brainstorming about way to use our green space more and ways to attract residents and visitors to use our parks more. We are very proud and lucky to have them. This is when the disc golf idea came up.” She adds, “We feel like it is a good fit, as it is fairly affordable, and it requires very little maintenance. We have been in contact with the President of Edmonton Disc Golf Association and he has agreed to help us with our course layout.” Borgel says since the project wasn’t included in the
2023 budget, an idea to have local businesses or clubs sponsor the project was raised. “We have not gotten that fair in our plans yet, as we were waiting to see what kind of sponsorship we receive. “At the moment we have five and a half holes sponsored (we are hoping for nine).” The Town is offering sponsorship of a whole basket, half basket, and quarter basket, ranging from $750 for a full basket, $375 for a half sponsorship, and $187.50 for a quarter. Borgel says the exact location of the course hasn’t been decided upon, but there are two possible locations being looked at, Heritage Park and the green area south of 49A Ave on the east side of the town. She’s been in touch with BR Disc Golf and they will be helping choose a site and help plan the project. She says, “The Town would set up the course and use the hole sponsor money to purchase baskets and
signage for each hole to acknowledge the sponsors. “Users will have to have their own discs, but the Town of Killam will have some available for purchase at a small cost at the Town Office.” She says she’s really hoping to start things up this summer, if at all possible. Disc golf, formerly known as frisbee golf, is a flying disc sport in which players throw a disc at a target; it is played using rules similar to golf. Instead of greens, and holes, baskets are used to mark each hole. Players must get a disc into the basket to finish each hole. One throw (stroke) is counted each time the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred. The goal is to play each hole in the fewest strokes possible. The player with the lowest total strokes for the entire course wins.
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Lougheed Fair 100th Edition
On the second weekend of August, in conjunction with Lougheed’s ’s 100th An nnual Fair,
The Community Press will be distributing a special Lougheed Fair Centenniall Souvenir Edition newspaper!
The keepsake edition will feature submitted articles, special advertising, photos, and historical co overage from our Community Press and Sedgewick Sentinel archives, plus a list of all events taking place during th he weekend.
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Size e1 $60 3 Generations of the Johnson Family; Ben, Jimmy, Susan, Mike, Susan Mike Emma Emma, and Evelyn. Evelyn Ben Ben’ss father George immigrated to Canada in 1903.
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The Community Press, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - Page 25
Friends of the Battle River Rail’s open air gondola car gives travellers a unique outdoor experience Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Friends of the Battle River Railway (FBRR) know a thing or two about making passengers comfortable and ensuring that they have a great experience while riding the railways. June 2013 marked the first official public train rides, after the group had raised $85,000 to purchase a 1952 Pullman passenger car. In 2014, the FBRR started an official excursion season, with at least six themed rides planned each year. Often these excursions coincide with events taking place in the communities along the shortline rail, like the Heisler Sausage supper, Alliance Santa Daze, and more. Buying the car was just the first big expense the group faced, then the issue of heating the car in the winter and cooling it in the summer required more fundraising, enabling the group to run
excursions year round. In 2017, a new heating system allowed the season to grow to 10-11 special events each year. Over the years, the FBRR also purchased an open air gondola car, where passengers could move out of the Pullman into the open air to enjoy an upclose view of the scenery along the short line. Recently, the gondola car got a bit of a facelift. As a result of the generous support of the members of the FBRR’s Sponsorship Club they have named the car the “Valliere,” (after the gentleman who purchased the gondola car and donated it to FBRR) and with the help of local entrepreneurs, Willow Hill, have been able to place a sizeable sign on each side of the car advertising the group’s name. Ken Eshpeter, of the FBRR, says, “We would like to take this opportunity to remind folk that our excursions feature trips to exciting and unique places along
the Battle River Railway from Alliance to Camrose. “As you enjoy the comfort and hospitality of a ride in our 1952 passenger car outfitted with both heating and air conditioning you will experience wildlife, beautiful herds of cattle, vigorous crops, and a reminder that the Battle River area is one of the most beautiful in Alberta. “Don’t take our word for the good times to be had, come and experience them yourself!” The 2023 season marks the 10th year for the FBRR’s excursions, and the group has some extra special runs this summer, including a Day on the Train, and a showcase of local producers on their ‘Explore Farm to Fork’ excursion, which includes stops along the tracks to visit with local farmers, an onboard naturalist, and ends with a locally sourced dinner at the newly refurbished Train Station in Forestburg. Other excursions for the season include a “polka down the tracks” for an
Oktoberfest Sausage Supper and Dance in Heisler, then November provides the opportunity to solve a murder mystery and enjoy a Christmas feast in two backto-back “Murder on the Battle River Express” runs. The FBRR excursions offer a unique, independent tourism opportunity for the region and the municipalities located along the shortline, including Heisler, Galahad, and Alliance in Flagstaff County, and Rosalind and Kelsey in Camrose County. This June, Eshpeter and John Oberg, another Director of the FBRR, made a presentation to Flagstaff County Council requesting Council’s consideration of providing $5,000 in annual funding to promote tourism in the region. That led to a resolution for Council to consider funding ‘local non-profit organizations that positively impact the economic, tourism, and social wellbeing of the Flagstaff Region at the 2024 Business Plan and Budget Workshop.”
Flagstaff area plagued with heavy smoke over weekend
LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTOS
A change in the prevailing wind put the entire province under air quality alerts on Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15. Overnight rain on Saturday saw conditions improve slightly for Sunday.
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Forestburg Mens golfers win Interclub Cup
Baseball Continued from Page 9 Macklin Srs facing Amisk. Blayd Anholt of the BRBL says, “In the battle of the Bulls and Outlaws, it was a tight affair with neither team willing to give an inch. “Both pitchers came out firing trying to keep the other teams hitters at bay. “In the end it was the hometown Bulls who proved why they finished atop the standings, not allowing Czar to muster a comeback.” The final score was 5-1 with
Veteran leading the series by one. Anholt says, “In the other semi-final the hometown Lakers were out to prove why they are regarded as one of the best offensive teams in the league. “Macklin came out firing on all cylinders both offensively and defensively, not allowing Amisk any opportunity to get anything rolling, while registering over 20 hits offensively.” That final was 12-0 with Macklin now leading the series 1-0. Veteran and Czar faced off again on Monday, July 17 in Provost, while Macklin took on the Astros in Amisk. Results were not available as of press time, but we will run an update in next week’s baseball news.
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The Forestburg Golf Club recently won the Interclub Golf Championship. Members of the club are shown here with the trophy which originated in 1966. Forestburg has won the Interclub 25 times. Over the years it has involved many clubs in the region: Castor, Coronation, Daysland, Forestburg, Hardisty, Hughenden, Irma, Sedgewick, and Viking, although not all clubs have participated each year.
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Chilly Saturday morning meet in Hanna for Killam Cyclones Saturday was a cold morning for a swim meet, but the Killam Cyclones were out making the team proud. Hanna hosted their annual swim meet on Saturday, July 15, at their amazing outdoor pool complex. It was another early morning with kids in the pool starting at 7 a.m. but this was the first cold morning of the season. Kids entered the pool with the outside temperature at only 10 C. The Killam team did great again, bringing home lots of ribbons in their individual events and two medals. Jacob Kinzer brought home another medal this season, bringing his medal count for the season to four. Hanna’s club puts on a great meet with all the bells and whistles, including pampering the swimmers with free massages. Chad Brummund with Professional
Mobile Therapy was on site giving swimmers free sessions (and for a fee, their parents). At the end of the meet, Hanna opens up the entire pool complex, including the water slide and dive pool, for a family swim event. Add to your calendar that next weekend, Saturday, July 22, is the club’s own local meet at the Killam Agriplex. Swimmers will be in the pool from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come on out to cheer on our swimmers, grab a bite at Mics Concession and put your name in for a raffle prize. There will be some amazing prizes thanks to local sponsors. Invited teams include: Red Deer Marlins, Ponoka Gators, Oyen Otters, Lacombe Dolphins, Killam Cyclones, Innisfail Dolphins, Hanna Seals, Forestburg Aquanauts, and Castor Tritons. Submitted
LAMONT COUNTY • W4-18-53-24-SW Plan 0826481 Block 2 Lot 1 5.02 acres yard site in Lamont County. Utilities at the property line. Price $45,000 • W4-20-55-27-SE Plan 1023701 Block 1 Lot 1A Lamont County. 138.09 acres in the Lamont Heartland for industrial use. Located North of Highway 15 on Range Road 202. Price $4,400,000 • W4-18-54-18NW 2 parcel farm 158.48 acres 130 ± acres of grain cultivation 3 bedroom house. Property has gas, power, well, septic with aerial discharge, Dug out and a shop Price: $795,000 • 4 lot package for sale in Chipman. Located 5004 50 St, 5006 50 St, 5008 50 St, 5010 50 St Chipman AB. Please call for price • SW ¼, 30-54-18-W4 (South ½)- 72.12 acres Fenced pasture land Price: $190,000 • HWY 834 TWP 544 Village Chipman 70.18 acres Fenced pasture land Price: $190,000 • HWY 834 TWP 544 Village Chipman 2.05 acres pasture land Price: $50,000 • W4-18-53-26-NE N1/2 Lamont County 80 acres with about 70 acres in hay. Property is fenced, and has power and a well. Price: $250,000 • NE-11-54-18-W4 160 acres and E 1/2 NW-11-54-18-W4 79.73 acres both properties fenced. Larger property has ± 130 acres of hay with a large spring fed dugout. and the smaller portion is pasture. Price $760,000.00 • SE-8-55-17-W4 160 acres ± 130 acres of #2 soil currently in hay Price $660,000
TWO HILLS COUNTY RECREATION LAND Real Estate costs around the country keep going up and up. Imagine being able to own a great
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• W4-12-55-27 NW 146 acres with 1/2-mile frontage on the North Saskatchewan River. HWY 29 and RR 123 50± acres of cultivation power at property Nicely treed lot for a building site. Price $350,000
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• SW Part of NW –23 –53 –23 –W4 40.55 acres North of Highway 16 on Range Road 232 in proposed medium industrial zoning with CP rail line at the border of the property Price $7,200,000 • Parts of SW and SE -7-53-22-W4 located at Highway 21 and Lakeland drive 63.62 acres of development land with Highway 21 exposure. The property is within the Bremner and local Employment Area ACP with expected future use of industrial. Price $6,000,000
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