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Flagstaff County proposes noxious weed spraying along provincial highways Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Local takes home two Bronze medals at North American Indigenous Games SUPPLIED PHOTO

Twelve-year-old Destiny Castagna returned from the North American Indigenous Games on Sunday, tired but proud of her results. Competing in the 14U category, Castagna won two bronze medals, one in the 14U 200m backstroke competition, and a second on the Alberta U19 Freestyle 4x50m relay. Above, Castagna shows off her two bronze medals. The games featured over 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756+ Indigenous Nations coming together in Halifax, NS from July 16 to 23. See the full story on Page 17.

AHS issues water quality advisory for Shorncliffe Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Alberta Health Services (AHS) issued a new water quality advisory on Monday, July 24, for Shorncliffe Lake near Czar. AHS says, “Due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria currently present in the water of Shorncliffe Lake, located near by Czar, AHS is advising the public not to swim or wade at the lake’s beach, effective immediately. “At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from contact with the water and there is the possibility of skin, ear, and eye infections with water contact. “If members of the public do decide to access the lake,

they should take precautions to protect themselves. Avoid contact with the face/mouth and ensure hands are washed after being in the lake. “Hand washing can also help protect against skin, ear, and eye infections.” AHS adds a warning that visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any river, lake or reservoir, at any time. Water-borne organisms, including fecal bacteria, can cause vomiting and diarrhea. AHS Environmental Public Health officers will continue to monitor the water quality along the beach at Shorncliffe Lake and signage has been posted at common access points.

Flagstaff County Council made a decision during the July 12 regular meeting to prepare a proposal to Alberta Transportation (AT) for roadside noxious weed control along provincial highways in the region. The Provincial Weed Control Act states that noxious weeds must be controlled, and that prohibited noxious weeds must be destroyed. When AT was made aware of noxious weeds along areas of HWY 13 near Daysland, and secondary highways 856, 872, and 881. County weed inspectors notified AT of the weeds; however AT indicated they do not have the resources to complete this work. Council agreed to prepare a proposal to perform roadside spraying along these provincial highways, on a full cost-recovery basis, for submission to AT. Council also heard that a 2021 resolution of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) was passed by members, to advocate for the return of a provincial vegetation management plan, also enhancing the Province’s approach to noxious weed management as well as unsafe vegetation. The resolution also asked the Province to ensure that the new plan include highways, ensuring an appropriately timed herbicide application, and focus on timely mowing right-of-ways to limit the spread of weed seeds. In response to that resolution, AT says it plans to conduct a review of current resources and practices around vegetation management, including weed management along roadsides. Council heard that as of spring 2023, that review has not been started. Inconsistent vegetation management along provincial highways has been an issue since the province privatized Alberta Transportation services in the mid-90s, says the RMA. Flagstaff County’s roadside spraying program is on track for the 2023 season, and the county has the capacity to complete this additional spraying work. If the proposal is accepted by AT, Flagstaff County will enter into a Municipal Access and Work Agreement with Alberta Transportation. Prohibited Noxious Weeds are those that are generally not found in the province, or are found in few locations such that eradication could be possible, according to Alberta’s Weed Control Act. Common noxious weeds in Flagstaff County include White Cockle, Scentless Chamomile, Absinthe Wormwood, and Toadflax. The county offers a program where a spray crew will spray infestations, with landowners responsible for labour/chemical costs. Leafy Spurge is another noxious weed found in the region, with the County is currently combining chemical, biological, and grazing to help control spurge.

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Registration for gymnastics in Sedgewick is officially open! It's through the Camrose Academy of Gymnastics website and classes are offered twice a week. Don't delay registration! I'm sure it will fill up quickly. First 50 registrations will receive a t-shirt to celebrate the Academy of Gymnastics fifth birthday. Classes will be held at the Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre in the location the Library used to occupy. And luckily we have three coaches now so more families can be

accommodated! Ages for classes run from parent and toddler starting at 18 months to 9 years and up. Jessica Mose, owner of Prairie Soap Shack, has all reason to be proud. She recently did a live interview with Global Edmonton. Of course Jessica did fantastic. You can still watch the clip on her website. So amazing to see Jessica achieve important milestones and make her, what started as a side hustle, a full-time career as an entrepreneur! Congratulations! The Community Church of the Nazarene had an exciting week. Eighty-five kids participated throughout the week in their annual va-

cation Bible School. This year's theme was Rocky Railway and kids got to learn songs, bible verses, make crafts, and enjoy mini train rides as well as play games. Over 850 cookies were consumed and a total of $4,000 was raised by the kids, the church's mission board and private donations. The funds will buy four camels for missionary work in Africa. Thanks to everyone who made VBS in Sedgewick possible. It's always held during the third week of July if you're interested for next year. I also received this wonderful story about a circle of love. Barb St. Pierre from Sedgewick is in the palliative suite

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Vacation Bible School took place at the Alliance United Church last week. I heard that the closing program on Friday afternoon was really cute, especially the “mascot,” two-year-old Emma Befus, who wanted to keep up with her brothers. Lysne Manor has full occupancy with Darlene Ward, Betty Stoner’s sister, moving into the frontcenter apartment. Margo Kun’s house has been sold. Dawn Wylie has a buyer for her property. Jaimie Carroll was in Alliance on the weekend tending to some of his mother’s business. Dianne is in the hospital, or, to be politically correct, the health care cen-

tre in Ponoka. I stopped in to visit her on the way home. I arrived at YEG, Edmonton International Airport, late Friday night, so decided to stay in a hotel for the night. Saturday morning I dropped Faye off with her daughter at our rendezvous point by Ponoka, went to my son Doug’s, stopped at the u-pick strawberry farm to pick a pail of berries, then visited Dianne. When I got to Bashaw for a late lunch I noticed my Visa card was not in the usual place. I would look for it in the car when I got home. There was a message on my home phone from Visa. My tap credit card was at Steven’s Strawberry Farm. The farm would hold it for me. Visa put a hold on charges. I guess I go back and pick more berries on Monday. Most people are honest. Any number of

people involved in finding my card could have taken it, but they turned it in before I even knew it was gone. Several Women’s Institute friends came out on Sunday afternoon for a show and tell tea at my place. One is never too old for show and tell. True story. It was so hot in Ephesus, Turkiye, that it melted the glue that held my new sandal together. I hot-footed the short distance back to the bus. It is nice and cool in the church basement so it will be pleasant setting up for the garage and rummage sale that takes place July 27 to July 29. The President of Turkiye changed the spelling because he didn’t want to be associated with the bird we eat for Thanksgiving. Don’t forget that Alliance is having a Bench Fair in conjunction with the August Farmer’s

Market. John McIsaac and Jan are busy downsizing in preparation for a move to Innisfail. Jan’s sister, Kathy Ray and husband Don came from High River for a visit and to lend a hand. Jan tells me that she is happy to be a great-grandmother to a little fellow born in January. Anne Nelson is here for a couple weeks of a working holiday. The twin grand girls are over two years old now and participate in the nightly FaceTime. They are in Saskatoon. Dawn Wylie and household of Kelsey, Leanne, Scott, and three dogs have about finished packing. The new owners are arriving soon. Dell and Rose Marie Wickstrom had a pleasant week camping in the new-to-them camper at Carbon. Carbon is a favourite place for them. Holly Tilstra is in town taking care of her prop-

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OPINION Hard living with depression People can become depressed for many reasons. It might be biochemical. It may also happen after a loss or break up. Disappointment in not getting a promotion or making a team can leave one feeling down. If there is conflict in a relationship or within the immediate or extended family that can be a drag on our emotions. If there has been trauma or a painful childhood, these can also be contributing factors. There might be medical issues as well. The first step is to talk with your doctor to eliminate any physical cause. As you can see, there can be an unlimited number of reasons why one might be depressed. If it is due to some life circumstance, the depression eventually lifts. If one is suffering from chronic depression that is a different thing. Depression signals there is something wrong in our body, in our life, or in our thinking. It is important to understand what is causing these feelings. Medication does not have to be the first choice, but for many it is extremely helpful. Sometimes medication does not help. It is then that we need to look more deeply. Often a difficult childhood leaves a person with negative beliefs about themselves. Other times the unhealed pain gets triggered by current life circumstances. Often our minds are our worst enemy. It replays painful experiences, goes over and over some perceived wrong, is judgmental, or very negative. If we keep thinking negative thoughts, then we keep ourselves depressed. Much of my work involves helping clients to see how their thinking is

adding to their distress. Our thoughts create our emotions. We have the power to manage or change our thoughts. Often people know what might help them but are unmotivated to do those things. In this way depression can be like carbon monoxide poisoning; it sneaks up and makes you too tired to get fresh air. It can also be like hypothermia; you know you should not go to sleep in the snow. You just have to keep going. Sometimes we must fight the depression. We need to do those things we know are good for us, even if we do not feel like it. It helps to do things that take our minds off ourselves. Volunteering can take us out of our negative mindset, and it feels good to know we are appreciated. Exercise releases endorphins and gets everything moving. Going for a walk and just noticing everything you see, rather than thinking about how bad you feel. No matter how bad we feel, we can always do something to make someone else feel better. Chronic depression is complex, but there are many strategies that can help. The bottom line, though, is we have to want to get better. Then, we have to make that effort to do things differently, and to think differently. Wanting and wishing is simply not enough. It is said that the universe rewards action. Reach out and find a professional who can do the deep work that is required to move forward. GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning psychologist. Visit www.gwen.ca. Follow Gwen on Facebook for inspiration.

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Hon. Damien Kurek, M.P., Battle River-Crowfoot

A realistic view of clean energy This week, I thought it would be important to discuss the prominence of our oil and gas industry and the investments they make in energy diversification and security. Canadian oil and gas companies have displayed immense leadership in addressing environmental issues and have consistently grown the economy. This is something to be proud of, not something to hide. For example, if the rest of the world followed Canada’s standards for flaring, total GHG emissions from every barrel produced would drop by 23 percent. Between 2000-2018, the emission intensity of Canada’s oil sands operations decreased by 36 percent due to technological and efficiency improvements, fewer venting emissions, and changes in the percentage of bitumen being upgraded to synthetic crude oil. Oil and gas operations are more efficient and have been progressing for years because it is in the best interest of Canada, the environment, and their business to do so. In fact, 75 per cent of investment in clean technology comes from the oil and natural gas industry. When talking about clean tech, solar and wind projects have been at the forefront of the conversation. On July 11, the Minister of Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, visited Battle River-Crowfoot to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 25 MW Michichi solar project in Starland County. Minister Wilkinson announced over $160 million in federal investments for nine Alberta-based solar power projects. While I always support this region getting its fair share, Alberta doesn’t want a handout… we want Ottawa to

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Rosalind up one game in the championships against Armena Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Powerline Baseball League is down to the finals, with the Rosalind Athletics up one game in their matchup with the Armena Royals. The two played their first game Thursday, July 20, at the Rosalind Recreation Grounds, and were set to meet again on Tuesday, July 25, in Armena. Game three, if necessary, is scheduled for Thursday,

July 27, back in Rosalind. We last left off the Battle River Baseball League semi-finals with Macklin leading Amisk 1-0 and Veteran leading Czar 1-0. The second game between Amisk and Macklin took place Monday, July 25, in Amisk. BRBL Statistician Blayd Anholt says, “It was a heater tonight on the ball diamond in Amisk as the Lakers looked to punch their ticket to the championship. Both starters

were able to keep the opposing hitters at bay, leaving it scoreless entering the seventh. Macklin was able to push across three in the top of the seventh, leading to their eventual victory.” The final score was 3-0 for Macklin, with Macklin taking the series 2-0. Veteran and Czar faced off in Provost last week in their second game of the series. Anholt says, “It was a highly contested game

with both teams digging deep in hopes of securing the W. In the end the Bulls were able to outlast the Outlaws.” The final was 4-3 Veteran, with the Bills taking the series 2-0. Now Veteran and Macklin Sr will pair off in the Championship series, with Game one scheduled to take place in Veteran, Game 2 in Macklin, then back to Veteran if a third game is necessary. Both teams are new to

BRCF grants funds to ‘The Open Door’ The Battle River Community Foundation awarded grants totalling $5,450 to ‘The Open Doors.’ Battle River Community Foundation Board Vice-Chair Stephen Kambeitz presents the cheque to Jessica Hutton, Executive Director of The Open Doors. The group offers support services to youth, adults, and families utilizing a holistic wrap around approach.

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Town of Viking Invitation to Tender The Town of Viking invites tender for the following work:

2024 Town Flowers for Hanging Baskets and Planters The Town of Viking is currently seeking a vender to supply flowers for seasonal planting in their 23 – 1x1foot hanging baskets and 14 - 2x2 foot square black ground planters. The successful tender would be responsible for the replacement Premix planter soil and preparation, prior to the planting of their flowers. As well as the replacement of drying or damaged flowers one month after planting. And will remove all flowers planted and the end of the growing season. The expectations are the planter will be full of flowers for the duration of the growing season. When preparing your tender please separate the cost between the hanging baskets and ground planters. Tenders can be emailed to CAO@viking.ca or dropped at the Town of Viking Office during regular business hours. Tenders will be received no later than September 15th, 4:00 PM. The Town of Viking is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender received. Only the successful tender will be contacted before September 30th, 2023.

LAND FORLand SALE BY TENDER for Sale by Tender Land Parcel 1 N ½ 28-34-8-W4; SW 33-34-8-W4

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Parcel 2 N ½ 2-39-9-W4; SW 11-39-9-W4 (Leased land) 480 FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING REID A. WILKIE AT 403.577.2539 OR REID@SMITHHERSEY.COM Parcel 1 x The land is located 2.5 miles South of Veteran on E side of hw 884. x The land is comprised of approximately 150 cultivated acres (seeded to grass), has a bottom feed dugout, contains portable corrals, and is well fenced. x The land has approximately $7,117.00 of surface revenue per year. Parcel 2 x The land is located NW of 930 and RR91 – 17 km due E of Brownfield just north of Genest Lake) x The land is comprised of approximately 113 cultivated acres (seeded to grass) and is well fenced. x The land contains a set of pipe corrals and has a bottom feed dugout on SW 11-39-9-W4. Instructions 1. Parties can bid on either or both Parcels. 2. Bids must be submitted to Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP in person or via email by no later than August 23, 2023 @ 5:00pm. 3. Bids must be accompanied by a certified cheque, bank draft, or electronic transfer to Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP of $10,000.00 as a deposit. All unsuccessful bidders shall have their deposit returned to them. 4. If a bid is accepted and the bidder does not proceed with the sale, the deposit of the bidder will be forfeited to the owner of the Parcels. 5. All bids must be unconditional. All bids received shall constitute an unconditional offer to purchase the land. 6. The balance of the bid price will be payable and the purchase and sale transaction will be completed on or before September 22, 2023, subject to registration of the assignment with Special Areas. The Buyer and Seller shall equally divide the Special Area’s assignment fee. 7. Property taxes and lease payments will be adjusted as of the closing date. Each party will be responsible for their own legal fees. 8. The Parcels are sold on an “as is, where is” basis with no representations and warranties being provided by the owner. Bidders must rely on their own research and inspection of the Parcels to confirm acreage, condition, taxes, and other particulars. 9. The owner will not be obligated to accept the highest or any bid submitted for consideration. Please forward all tenders and inquiries to: Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP In Person Deliveries to Office at Roger E Johnson Enterprises Building – Wednesday Each Week Box 95 Consort, AB T0C 1B0 Attn: Reid A. Wilkie - Lawyer reid@smithhersey.com 403.577.2539

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Farmers cautioned about grant fraud schemes Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Alberta RCMP has recently issued a warning of a potential farm grant scheme that has recently been reported. The victim of this particular fraud signed up for a farm grant on a website found through a Google search. Part of the ‘application’ process included that a business plan be accompanied by a fee to process the grant. When the victim hadn’t received any grant funding, they contacted the site again asking for a refund, which also never came. The site was determined to be fraudulent after the victim contacted 310-FARM. 310-FARM, previously known as AgInfo Centre, can only be accessed through alberta.ca/310-farm.aspx. 310-FARM resource agents assist with inquiries or referrals to an appropriate department or industry resource, including information on grant funding available in the Province. The RCMP warns that it is illegal for any grant or loan program in Canada to ask for an upfront fee of any nature, it’s a good tip-off that things are not on the upand-up. Small and mediumsized businesses, and farms, should beware of any sites advertising “special access” to government funding programs. These sites may use Government of Canada logos and wordmarks as well as the Canadian Flag, and may even have official sounding names, but the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAIF) warns that there should never be any kind of up-front fee involved, nor any fee to receive a list of available grants. This cannot be disguised in any way as a processing fee or application fee. In some cases, CAIF warns that these fraudulent companies may ask victims to create a new bank account for the

grant. CAIF says these are often used to launder money, but never used for the benefit of the victim. Legitimate grants are always offered free of charge, and there are never approval guarantees offered. The CAIF offers this information as red flags that indicate fraud: •In most provinces, it is illegal for a company to request an upfront fee before you receive your loan •You should never send money first •Beware of companies that offer guaranteed loans; even if you have

bad credit or no credit •They may use wording such as "good credit, bad credit, apply now!" and guarantee a loan for a fee •Beware of instant approvals •End all contact if the company requests payment by email money transfer, money service businesses or pre-paid credit cards •If in doubt, contact your provincial consumer protection agency and/or financial regulator to confirm that a company is a legitimate lender. The CAIF says, “In 2022, the Canadian Anti-

Fraud Centre received fraud and cybercrime reports totalling a staggering $530 million in victim losses. Nearly a 40 per cent increase from the unprecedented $380 million in losses in 2021. “Unfortunately, the increase in financial loss isn't tied to an increase in reporting—the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre estimates that only 5 to 10 per cent of people report fraud.” As of June 30, CAIF has received 32,458 reports of fraud, from 21,299 victims, with a total of $283.5 million lost to fraud this year.

Branch Manager Kneehill Soil Services Ltd. We are an independent crop inputs retailer located in central Alberta with a well-established presence in our communities. with a proven track record of providing high quality products and services to our customers. We offer an excellent starting wage, performance bonus plan and group benefits package including health and dental plans. Our company is family focused with a history of great staff retention. Currently we have a management/sales opportunity at our Drumheller location. The candidate who fills this position would be responsible for all of aspects of the retail sales of that office as well as the efficient and profitable operations of that location. Primary duties include sales and service of seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products as well as managing custom application. This individual would also be responsible for leading a small team of employees and managing plant operations.

Please email cover letter and resume to: Kneeljb@telus.net Closing date: August 18, 2023

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Class 1 and Class 3 with Air JOIN OUR TEAM Over 65 years strong, Arnett & Burgess Pipeliners (A&B) provides pipeline and facility construction, pipeline integrity, pipeline coating, and custom fabrication solutions to the energy industry based on the principles of quality, safety, and integrity. Arnett & Burgess is a Canadian energy sector pioneer focused on evolution and our longevity is directly tied to our people, committed to doing a good job from day one. When you join A&B, you join a family of passionate industry professionals dedicated to supporting your career development.

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Arnett & Burgess is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join the team. The successful candidate will assist with the following responsibilities below;

Accounts Payable Administrator Department: Accounting Reports To: Managing Accountant Designated Location: Sedgewick, Alberta Classification: Salaried Office Employee Work Conditions: Office Based Hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm, Monday - Friday (Overtime as required)

Responsibilities: • Process trade payables. Duties include maintaining job cost records, account and job allocations, purchase order compliance, GST and Provincial Sales Tax application, usage of computerized accounting software, vendor account reconciliations and payment processing. • Coordinate Account Payable functions; processing, reconciling, and reporting. • Reviewing invoices for accuracy, posting, and receipting inventory, processing incoming and outgoing payments from credit cards and cheques. • Eager to learn and streamline existing processes with ERP system. • Manage Accounts Payable inquiries and inbox, resolving discrepancies. • Ensure Vendor and Customer data files are current. • Establish receipt of credit for outstanding memos. • Verify expense reports for accuracy, post and prepare payments. • Support company Controller in documenting process and policy. • Organize and file documents and invoices in a timely manner. • Identify issues with business processes and participate in improvements. • Continuous upkeep and improvement of internal spreadsheets and documents. • Assist with Special Projects as required, including developing, testing, and implementing. • Other duties as required. Qualifications: • Minimum of 3+ years of as an Accounts Payable Administrator. • Experience with computerized accounting software, specifically job costing applications. • Experience in Worker`s Compensation Legislation and Provincial Sales Tax. • Previous experience with internal controls, approval matrixes and banking regulations. • Requires a strong MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel and Outlook). Advanced Excel knowledge would be an asset. • Ability to prioritize work to meet month end deadlines is required. Must be able to work under pressure. • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, be detail oriented, and able to work in a team setting. • Must demonstrate initiative, professionalism and able to work independently.

Please send your Resume to: Hr@abpipeliners.com Visit https://abpipeliners.com for more information. Diversity, Including & Equity Statement. Arnett & Burgess Pipeliners is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive environment of diversity and unbiased treatment. As such we are committed to fairness in our employment practices. All applicants that are qualified, regardless of origin, age, citizenship, gender identity, disability marital status or any other identifiable characteristics will be considered for employment.

Arnett & Burgess would like to thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Opportunity Broadbill Energy Inc. is a dynamic growing oil and gas company with operations extending from SE Saskatchewan to NW Alberta. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in an exciting and rewarding environment. At Broadbill Energy, we have a team of industry leaders who take on a collaborative approach and work closely with our producer partners to provide flexible and innovative solutions to our customers.

Broadbill Energy Inc. is immediately looking for a full time Terminal Operator in the Provost/Hardisty area. Supporting the operations team, the Terminal Operator will manage all operations pertaining to the truck off-loading terminal. They will assist the other operators in managing the truck off-loads and the volume management of the crude oil tanks onsite. Responsibilities Include: • Provide labor support to operations • Operate equipment on worksites • Daily interactions with trucking dispatch • Maintain daily volumetric reports • Perform crude sampling and quality measurement • Assist with preventative maintenance on equipment • All other duties as required Qualifications and Skills: • Previous experience in an oil field battery or truck terminal environment is preferred but not necessary • Keen attention to detail • Field safety tickets including; First Aid, H2S, Fall Protection, and Ground Disturbance • Flexible work schedule • Strong work ethic, integrity and trustworthy character • Ability to problem solve • Class 5 driver’s license • Comfortable working both independently or as part of a small team • Excellent judgement and safety conscious Job Type: Full-time Benefits: •Dental care •Life insurance •Paid time off •Tuition reimbursement •Vision care Work Location: In person

Schedule: •10 hour shift •12 hour shift •Day shift Supplemental pay types: •Bonus pay •Overtime pay

Please email a cover letter and resume to: tmateri@broadbillenergy.com We thank all interested candidates who apply, however only those being considered will be contacted directly for an interview.

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Simple precautions reduce risk of West Nile virus infection Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection. Some mosquitoes carry West Nile virus, so it’s best to avoid being bitten at all. Whenever participating in outdoor activities, or even just relaxing outside, Albertans can minimize the risk of bites and protect themselves from West Nile virus by taking the following steps: •Wear a long-sleeved, light-coloured shirt, pants and a hat. •Consider staying indoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active. •Use a Health Canadaapproved insect repellant

(e.g., products containing DEET or Icaridin) and follow the product label instructions. •When considering using products containing DEET: -For infants younger than six months old, do not use an insect repellent containing DEET. Instead, use a mosquito net when babies are outdoors in a crib or stroller, and try not to be outside when insect activity is high. -For children six months to two years old, use insect repellent only when there’s a high risk of insect bites that can spread infections and diseases. Do not use more than once a day. -For children over two years old, you can use in-

sect repellent up to three times a day. -Wash off DEET with soap and water once back inside and away from the mosquito area. Sunscreen and insect repellent can be used together, but sunscreen should go on first. For more information on insect repellants, visit Personal Insect repellents Canada.ca After being bitten by a mosquito carrying West Nile virus, people can develop West Nile non-neurological syndrome (formerly known as West Nile fever) or the more serious West Nile neurological syndrome. Symptoms of non-neurological syndrome can include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, fatigue,

JOIN OUR TEAM Over 65 years strong, Arnett & Burgess Pipeliners (A&B) provides pipeline and facility construction, pipeline integrity, pipeline coating, and custom fabrication solutions to the energy industry based on the principles of quality, safety, and integrity. Arnett & Burgess is a Canadian energy sector pioneer focused on evolution and our longevity is directly tied to our people, committed to doing a good job from day one. When you join A&B, you join a family of passionate industry professionals dedicated to supporting your career development.

Heavy Duty Mechanic In this role, you will hit the ground running and will be expected to perform repair and maintenance tasks in accordance with quality, safety, and efficiency standards:

Responsibilities: • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and complete repairs for A&B’s heavy duty equipment fleet. • Perform preventative maintenance, mechanical and general maintenance to our fleet of heavy-duty equipment and support equipment. • Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency. • Aid in the servicing of light duty vehicles and NSC fleet in Grande Prairie. • Coordinate warranty work and major repairs with Supervisors/Managers. • Parts pick-up and hot shot deliveries. • Tracking and reporting of equipment hours. Work Conditions • Work out of our Shop based in our Wembley, Alberta Operations Office, and Shop. • 5 days on, 2 days off. • Overtime as needed. Requirements • A team player with excellent attention to detail, a strong work ethic and oral communication skills. • High School Diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED). • Alberta Heavy Equipment Technician Journey Certificate or Inter-provincial Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic. • Journeyman Heavy Duty on Highway Mechanic ticket an asset. • CVIP license an asset. • A Valid Driver's license. • All candidates are required to undergo and pass a Drug & Alcohol screening as condition of employment. • Must Possess one of the following: Journeyman Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanics Certification, Journeyman Automotive Technician Certification, and Journeyman Electrician Certification;

Arnett & Burgess would like to thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Note that this roe will be based out of our Location in Sedgewick.

skin rash, swollen glands and headache. For people who develop neurological syndrome, symptoms can be more severe, and include tremors, drowsiness, confusion, swallowing problems, high fever, unconsciousness, paralysis and even death. The first evidence of West Nile virus in Alberta was confirmed in 2003. From 2003 to 2021, 541 cases of West Nile virus were confirmed in Alberta, many of which were acquired here in the province and not travelrelated. Of all these cases, 460 were non-neurological

syndrome. Albertans can learn more about West Nile virus and ways to keep

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Shop Foreman Arnett & Burgess is seeking a Shop Foreman, As a Shop Foreman for Arnett & Burgess Oilfield Construction Limited, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our Sedgwick, Alberta shop, ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining quality standards, and managing a team of shop personnel.

Responsibilities: 1. Shop Operations 2. Field Operations 3. Technical Expertise 4. Personnel Management 5. Administrative Duties 6. Safety and Compliance Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certifications or trade school education is preferred. • Proven experience as a Shop Foreman or similar role in a repair or maintenance shop environment. • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, as well as automotive or equipment repair. • CVIP and Inspection Certification and experience on trucks and trailers. • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively supervise and motivate a team. • Solid organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. • Proficient computer skills, including experience with shop management software and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues, as well as develop effective repair solutions. • Strong commitment to workplace safety and knowledge of relevant safety regulations. • Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. • Pass a pre-employment drug screening. • A valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Benefits: • Competitive hourly wage, Health and Dental Benefits, Life and Disability Insurance, Vision and Fitness Benefits. Reporting Relationship: • The Shop Foreman reports to the Equipment Manager.

Arnett & Burgess would like to thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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VBS camp raises funds for charity Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Friday saw the close of the Sedgewick Nazarene Vacation Bible School, where 85 campers had a “Rocky Railway“ themed week of fun and learning. Volunteer Lois Polege says,

“There were 90 dozen cookies, more than 22 volunteers, and lots of train rides.” She says the children were also raising money for camels for “Church on Camelback” in the Horn of Africa, and managed to raise a whopping $1,355. Those funds were matched by the Sedgewick Nazarene

Missions group, and a private donation of $1,290 to round the total raised to $4,000. Polege says this will provide for the purchase of up to four camels so that a Church of the Nazarene can travel with camel herding communities in the Horn of Africa region.

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Please send resumes to info@conqur.ca or drop Žī in person at 4802 57 Ave., Two Hills, AB

Employment Opportunity

Battle River Community Foundation EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

K-9 Choice Foods in Tofield, Alberta is now hiring for all departments with opportunities in lead hand and management positions! • "No Experience Required" positions available in our raw pet food packaging and processing departments starting at $18.00/hr. • We are also looking for skilled meat cutters, band saw operators, delivery driver, and livestock processors. $20.00/hr to $30/hr to start depending on applicants level of experience and expertise. Hardworking and reliable candidates will have the opportunity to enroll into our new management trainee program that will offer professional advancement opportunities with career based salaries.

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OR Call to book an interview appointment: Ph: (780) 922-6642

The Battle River Community Foundation was founded in 1995 to serve as a conduit to match community-minded donors with worthy causes and organizations that exist to support the local area. The Foundation is recruiting for an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The Executive Director position core function is to manage the operations of the foundation in accordance to the guidelines established by the Board of Directors. Duties and Responsibilities will include: -Leadership and Management of the business operations of the foundation. -Along with the Board of Directors lead the development execution of the Strategic Plan. -Leading a small Administration team -Leading Fund Development and Donor Stewardship -Public Relations and Marketing -Along with the Board of Directors ensure legal compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency, and Provincial legislation and regulation. -Lead the development of the annual budget and provide timely and accurate financial reports to the Board of Directors. -Along with the Board of Directors ensure that the Foundation respects and meets the requests of the Donors for the long-term sustainability of the Fund. -Strong Public and Donor Relations. The successful candidate should have a University degree or proven experience in non-profit leadership and financial management, excellent Interpersonal skills to maintain donor, community partners, Board of Directors, and team member relations. The Executive Director Position is a full-time position reporting to the Board of Directors. Location: Camrose, Alberta Salary: $70,000 to $90,000 per year Closing Date: July 31, 2023 To apply please send Cover and Resume to: Battle River Community Foundation – Carol Rollheiser, Director Email: c.rollheiser@telus.net https://brcf.ca/

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Summer swimming lessons being held at Hardisty Lake Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!

Well, hello folks. I hope you are all enjoying your summer so far and you are surviving the excessive heat. If you are at a beach somewhere, you are probably in heaven, but if you are working outside you might feel you are close to being fried. I remember being a teenager in the 1960s in Niagara on the Lake Ontario. We loved the excessive heat and humidity. We spent our days in Lake Ontario or diving into the Niagara River and letting the current push us along as we floated on our backs. When you are young you seem to withstand anything excessive. We hardly ever remembered sun screen, we had no cell phones and spent the day at the water’s edge or in it. No one checked to see if we were alive... heck no! We didn't carry special water bottles or healthy snacks. We had our towel, our bathing suit, our bare feet, and our bike. That was it. A gulp of lake or river water relieved our thirst and we all survived. I bet if you asked some golden oldies of Hardisty, they could tell you similar stories about the Battle River and Hardisty or Fish Lake. I see that we are having swimming lessons at the lake. Learning to swim in a lake takes much more skill than being in a pool, where the edge is a few strokes away and you can see the bottom of the pool. Don't get me wrong, the skill of swimming is always the same, but can you apply it in a lake or river? It is such an important skill and I hope your little ones can take lessons and feel safe. When I think of summer and camping what comes to mind? You guessed it, evening fires, hotdogs, those big white hotdog buns, and monster marshmallows. A summer feast that everyone seems to love, but have you ever looked at the contents of hotdogs? I pulled my 12-pack out of the fridge and read out the ingredients... beef (yah!) water, modified milk products (meaning transformed or changed), modified corn starch (yikes), salt (sodium), sodium phos-

phate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrate (almost sounds explosive and you wonder why your legs swell up after all that salt?), dextrose (sugar), garlic powder, spice extracts, and the most important: smoke! So how do you inject smoke? Will all this information curtail you from buying hotdogs? Probably not. As unhealthy as hot dogs are, they remain a summer staple. They are soft, cut up nicely for little children, they can add all the ketchup, mustard, and relish they like and it is all contained in that white unhealthy bread bun. So there you have it. Bet you will never quit buying the hot dogs, eh? You just will not read the ingredients, hahaha! I hear us all complaining about the cost of living. Everything we need seems to have gone up in price. What if I told you where you could get a protein rich meal at the measly cost of a 22-gauge gun shell or a trap? Last night the bloody coyotes were howling again and our big dog Rosie was viciously barking behind our house. It was 1 a.m. so I tiptoed barefoot onto our deck, with my fancy Nebo flashlight, thinking I would shine the light into some coyotes’ eyes and scare them. As I crossed the deck I felt something furry touch my toes. I wanted to scream, but I held myself together and shone the light on my foot. I was horrified because I nearly stepped on a big fat gopher corpse. These mother cats know how to provide rich protein food for their kittens. They are trying to quit breast feeding and teach the kittens how to hunt and be independent. The coyotes have thinned down our kitten population, but the ones we are keeping are certainly very healthy looking. It must not only be the food we feed them, but all the healthy wildlife they are eating, they are in gopher heaven. Gophers are so plentiful and so cheap, why are humans not taking advantage of this free meat? I decided to Google, can you eat gophers? I found lots of interesting information that was updated April 17, 2023. Every outdoor enthusiast knows how hard it is to find a regular food source

in the wild. Nature has many options for you to try and one is the gopher. Can you eat them? Of course you can, indigenous people of the Amazon have been living on them for years. Gopher meat is lean, low in fat, and high in protein. It is a nutritious alternative to beef and pork and will keep you going for hours. You just need to know how to process them. You all know that gophers are small in size and look a lot like squirrels. There are 49 gopher species living near mountain regions and prairies, some are even burrowing in your garden. They are easy to hunt, heck, just go out on your farm pastures. The nutrient value of a three-ounce gopher meat meal is impressive. It provides 23 grams of protein, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B-12. The article stated that the animal protein of the gopher even closely competes with chicken or turkey. Chicken, beef, and pork still provide more vitamins and iron. So how will you get your yummy gophers? Well people you must go out and hunt or trap them and read your local hunting regulations before you start. Use a sharp knife to skin your catch, remove the entrails and clean the inside. Cut off the head and feet and get rid of them. Soak the gopher in salt water for a few hours and that will remove remaining blood and impurities or use vinegar. Rinse again and you are ready to season and cook that baby.

You can grill, roast smoke, or even stew the meat. It tastes especially yummy if you put sauces and herbs in the stew and cook it. Are there safety concerns eating this meat? Do they carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans? The article said that there is

nothing to worry about as long as you eat a wellcooked meal. Remember it doesn't taste bad at all. it tastes like a mixture of... you guessed it, chicken and they even added beef, too. Apparently it is quite a unique taste. And there you have it

folks, now what entrepreneurial chef will open Hardisty's first "Gophers are Grand" restaurant. Maybe even a small factory that sends frozen famous Hardisty gophers all over the world. Just a thought. Till next week, please send me some news.

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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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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: x A 50/50 cost-share between the County and landowner. x 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. 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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Daysland Hospital Foundation completes new gazebo The Daysland Hospital Foundation have donated and built a beautiful outdoor Gazebo for the Daysland Health Centre staff to take their breaks and meals in. It sits on a Barkman Concrete Paving Stone Pad with a walkway to the existing cafeteria patio created by Penterra Landscaping. It is fully enclosed with sliding windows and screens to keep out the flies, bees, and bats! The gazebo is made of Ultrawood that is a composite material that looks very much like wood but is maintenance free and has a much longer lifespan than wood (up to five times

as long). The doors are made of heavy duty aluminum and all windows are tempered safety glass that is tinted. It is quite sound proof as the roar of the nearby air handling system is greatly muffled, allowing staff to relax and enjoy their time away from the busy work areas. The aluminum frame is strong and durable with engineered reinforced metal roof brackets for superior strength and reliability. Clint Wellington of AAA Affordable Contracting made it all come to fruition. The Foundation is especially grateful to the Edmonton Oilers Commu-

nity Foundation for their generous donation from their 50/50 funds to our Covid Frontline Impact Project. The Foundation wanted to pick a project that would benefit all frontline staff that includes hospital-wide departments from Maintenance, Housekeeping, Admitting, Health Records, Materiels Management, Administration, Central Supply, Lab and X-ray, Pharmacy, Rehab, Medical Staff, and Nursing. Daysland Health Care Centre staff

members Lenora Seiferman and Carolyn Shihinski took the initiative to submit in writing their idea for the enclosed gazebo that is 16’ x 28’. The local Home Hardware in Forestburg gave us a discount on the furnishings of same. An official ribbon cutting ceremony took place Tuesday, July 11, followed with a barbeque. It was also an opportunity for Site Director Melody Henriksen and Nursing Director Gina to Continued on Page 24

Unreserved Farm Auction Sale for Justin Peeling Opens on July 28th, 2023 & Closes on August 1st, 2023 - Two Hills, Alberta Directions: South of Two Hills on Hwy 36 for 15 Kms to Twp Rd 532, east on Twp Rd 532, 3.2 Kms to Rge Rd 124, North on Rge Rd 124 For 1.2 Kms on West Side of Road. Green Sign 532066 RGE RD 124 Partial Listing Only

Owner’s Phone Number: (780) 935-6909 Justin or (587) 280-0756 Diane

Selling Approx. 30 Mostly Cockshutt Tractors Including A Restored Cockshutt 20 w/ 3 pth, Cockshutt 30,35,40,50,540,560 & 570 Plus Other Models. Also Selling a Very Rare JD Wagner 4wd Tractor. Also Selling Haying Equipment, Harvest Equipment, Trucks & Trailers, Livestock Equipment & So Much More. Viewing is Available from July 23rd to August 1st, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, but NO VIEWING on July 25th, 2023. You must Stop at the House and Let Diane know you are viewing. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED BY AUGUST 7TH, 2023.

Office Trailer Will Be On Site August 2nd, 2023 ONLY from 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM. Telehandler with Operator will be available August 2nd, 2023 ONLY.

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Young swimmer has experience of a lifetime at Indigenous games Leslie Cholowsky Editor Recently 12-year-old Destiny Castagna, former CHSPS student, travelled with Team Alberta to compete in the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Halifax in swimming. Accompanied by her father Cary, who volunteered to act as a chaperone for the young male competitors. The two just returned from Nova Scotia on Sunday, July 24. Castagna competed in the U14 category, as the swim rules define her as 13- eligible, and in one race, competed in the U19 category on a four-person relay. When asked what it was like to represent Alberta, Castagna said, “It felt really good. I felt like I accomplished something huge. I was really surprised and happy that I placed third in the games." Castagna had a very successful week, ending with two bronze medals, and fourth, fifth, sixth, and

seventh place finishes. She took a bronze medal in the 200m backstroke, and the U19 4x50m Freestyle Relay, and a fourth-place finish in the 200m Individual Relay. The longer the race, the better Castagna did. Dad Cary says, “We’ve encouraged her to try the longer races, and she’s doing very well.” He says there were a lot of very strong swimmers at the games. Team Alberta head swimming coach Nesha Soosay says, “This NAIG 2023 season, I had the pleasure to coach Destiny! “Destiny showed me the type of athlete she was early in the season, by always showing up to practices with a cheerful attitude and pushing herself through every workout. “Her drive and passion for the sport was shown at the NAIG competition, medaling third for her 200m backstroke, and third place in her 200m free relay. I couldn’t be more proud of Destiny. “I’m excited to see where her potential leads her.”

Above and below, action shots of Destiny Castagna at the NAIG2023 in Halifax. Right: Destiny with her two bronze medals, with Team Alberta head swimming coach Nesha Soosay.

Castagna has been a member of the Killam Cyclones swim team, then moving to join the Wainwright Torpedoes, and is now swimming with the Camrose Sea Serpents. She says it was great to meet other swimmers, not only on the Alberta team, but from other provinces. She says, “One of the people that I got closest to was a girl I had to do a swim-off against. “Afterward, a reporter came and asked us some questions. We became really close during the games. She is from the Northwest Territories; I would never have met her otherwise. “The games felt like a coming together.” NAIG celebrated the 10th annual games this last week, with over 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756-plus Indigenous Nations throughout North America, with teams from as far as New Mexico and California competing. The event is held every four years, and started in 1990 in Edmonton. The Castagnas had the opportunity

to do some sightseeing, with a visit to Peggy’s Cove while there, and said that they were lucky enough not to be too affected by the torrential rain and flooding that took place in the area on the last weekend of the games. The flooding did force the cancellation of a formal closing ceremony. Destiny says, “Our swim team was crying at the end of the last day of competition. “We were all relieved and proud of what we did." It’s an experience she will never forget. Team Alberta finished fourth overall. The next North American Indigenous Games will be held in Calgary in 2027 Through her Camrose swim club, Destiny also qualified for the Alberta Summer Swimming Assoc. 2023 All Stars team, and will be travelling to Calgary this coming weekend to compete in All Star team events July 27-30, unfortunately missing her club’s annual meet to do so.

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East Central Pre-Harvest Machinery Consignment Equipment Auction Sale Online Auction - Hwy #16 East & Rge Rd 185 -Phone Number: (780) 208-2508 Starts Opening on August 4th, 2023 & Closes on August 8th, 2023 Location: Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 (1 Mile East of Hwy 834) - South Side of the Road Realignment for Ewert Farms of Ryley, AB, Retirement Dispersal for Kay & Horst Wilfert of Mundare, AB Selling Numerous Grain Bins, Feed, Terex Motor Scraper & Mobile Home All Offsite 1969 Sep Hrs

JD S690 S/P Combine 3119 Sep Hrs

JD 9600 S/P Combine

1832 Sep Hrs

JD S680 S/P Combine

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JD 9860 S/P Combine

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JD 9760 STS S/P Combine

Case IH 2188 S/P Combine

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Case IH 1203 36’ Swather

Westward 9352 30’Swather

JD 1830 60’ Air Drill

Rogator 845 80’ S/P Sprayer

Case IH 7220 FWA Tractor

Case IH 2096 2wd Tractor

Duetz 9170 FWA Tractor

Farmall H 2wd Tractor

JD AR Styled 2wd Tractor

19 Peterbilt Hiway Truck

Hesston 1340 13’ Discbine

Enrossi 12 Wheel Hay Rake

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J & M 1325 Grain Cart

Farmking 16”x104’ Auger

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Additional Listings are Still Being Accepted, All Items Must Be in the Sales Yard by August 2nd, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Viewing is Available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For More Information Contact our Hwy #16/Rge Rd 185 Office at (780) 208-2508 or Aaron Olson at (403) 913-9644

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OBITUARIES

Jean Dolores Hamilton

(June 5, 1936 July 19, 2023) Jean Dolores Hamilton was born to Nord and Ellen Pederson of Daysland on June 5, 1936. She was raised on the family farm in the Montrose district, along with

two younger sisters. Jean was a strong student and a very capable girl who was adept at cooking, chores, and child minding at a very early age. Jean enjoyed a happy 68 year marriage to her sweetheart, Lorne Hamilton. They married in 1955 and to that union were born five children: Connie, Diane, Terry, Colleen, and Brian. Jean’s family was treated to fresh baking almost daily, as Jean excelled at producing fresh bread, buns, angel food cakes, and her world-fa-

mous cinnamon buns for her family every day at 3:45. Jean was active in her community, teaching Sunday School and serving with the UCW, the Recreation Board, and the Daysland Cemetery. Lorne and Jean retired early to enjoy travel and to spend more time with their family. They took numerous cruises, made many new friends while wintering in Arizona for 18 years, and visited their kids as often as they could. Jean derived a great

William John Wright

William John Wright of Camrose, formerly of Lougheed, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the age of 84 years.

He is survived by his wife Zylph and his three children Robert (Michele) Wright, Jeanette Wright (Dave Storms), and Kevin (Lesley) Wright; grandchildren Alice (Nick) Lacey, Chrissy Wright, Pamela Wright, Charlene (Joe) Holman, Bobbie Dube, Lynn Dube, Jonathan (Debbie) Parussini, Katrina Sharp, Mark Parussini, Kelly Sharp, Kristy Osmand, Madison Wright, and Kennedy (Tim) Crneck;

and numerous greatgrandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his parents John and Dorothy, brother Ronald, and his sister Wilda. Memorial donations in memory of Bill may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of donor’s choice. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Lougheed Community Hall on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 1 p.m.

deal of pleasure from her 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was the provider of big meals, ice cream, back scratches, warmed bedtime blankets, and the operation of a memorable summer camp known as “Kid Week” when all 12 grandkids, plus a few extras, would stay at the farm without their parents. In 2015 Jean and Lorne moved from the farm near Daysland where they had resided for 37 years, to Camrose where they remained until Jean’s passing. Jean is survived by her loving husband Lorne; children Diane, Terry (Ellie), and Colleen (Art); 11 grandchildren Warren, Carla, Greg, Aaron, Mark, Neil, Candace, Chelsea, Amanda, Richard, Christie, and their spouses; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased

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Daysland Gazebo Continued from Page 16

recognize staff’s efforts during the New Connect Care Computer System Launch. The foundation also receives a share of funding from the Win Win Staff lottery that is another 50/50 hosted by foundations and health trusts in Alberta. When buying tickets for their monthly and quarterly draws a hospital of choice can be selected. From that they determine a percentage of funds the Daysland Hospital Foundation receive each year. We encourage you to buy tickets from this 50/50 and choose Daysland Health Centre. It is called a staff lottery but members of public and former staff are also eligible to purchase tickets. There are monthly draws, and four quarterly huge jackpots. To buy on line type in winwin50.ca. If you prefer to purchase by phone the number is 1-844-594-6946.

Heat dome to blame for scorching weekend Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Weather Network said Monday, July 24 that one of multiple heat domes that have been hovering over the northern hemisphere in recent weeks is pushing closer to western Canada. The rise in temperature associated with the heat dome is also attributed to a rise in thunderstorm threats in many parts of Alberta. On Monday, the severe storm risk was predicted for parts of the northern and central prairies, also affecting BC, Sask. and Manitoba. Extreme heat was predicted for the southern prairies, with temperatures of 37C for Lethbridge and 39C for Medicine Hat, with Drumheller at 34C. Temperatures reaching 30C were forecast for most of the Flagstaff County region on Monday evening, with a “feels like” 35C rating for many. The week ahead calls for more moderate temperatures for most areas, with temperatures forecast in the 25 to 17 degree range with more rain in the middle of the week and possible light rain on Saturday for the region.

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Swimmers descend on Killam to make some waves

Swimmers took over the Killam AgriPlex this past weekend with the Cyclones hosting their annual Making Waves Swim Meet. The event took a small hiatus over the COVID years but it was back this year better than ever. All nine clubs from the Region were in attendance showing off their skills. Since the Cyclone’s meet is near the end of the season, the competition is getting fierce as clubs are about to head to Regionals and Provincials. The Cyclones club hosted the 1500m Freestyle race, the only club this year to offer the race prior to Regionals. It is impressive to see these young

athletes swim 60 (25m) lengths in the pool in just over 20 minutes. There were also six athletes that competed in the 800m freestyle including the Cyclone’s own Maci O’Hare at only age 12. Swimmers camped out in the Arena, took full advantage of Mic’s Concession, and swam their hearts out. Cyclones swim parents did a great job getting everything set up and running smoothly all day. Secretary Melinda Kroetsch says, “For those of you outside of the swim world, you would be surprised at how many people it takes to run a swim meet. “Parent volunteers take a season or two to get certified in the being the offi-

cials on deck and it can take up to 50 officials to run a meet. There are three Timekeepers per lane, a chief timekeeper, six stroke and turn judges, and a starter both for the morning and afternoon sessions. “Then there is a referee that comes from out of town. Several people are on the computers ensuring all results are accurate and live on a swimming app (Meet Mobile). Again, all of these people are volunteers and unpaid. “This does not include the other people making sure that everything runs smoothly like the marshalling to get kids on deck and hospitality ensuring we are all fed and hydrated.”

The Killam Cyclone club sends out their appreciation to everyone that was there to help set up, during and after the meet along with the local businesses that donated to the Raffle table. They are also grateful to the spectators that came and cheered on all of the swimmers, and for the other teams that attended and also volunteered. “We can not wait until next year’s meet. “Good luck to our team for their meet of the season heading into Regionals at Innisfail this coming weekend.” Regionals will be held in Lacombe Aug. 11-13 and Provincials will be in Edmonton on Aug. 18-20.

It takes an army of volunteers to run a swim meet, and the Killam Cyclones parents and helpers demonstrated that on Saturday, July 22, when they hosted their annual “Making Waves’ swim meet after a few years hiatus. The Killam Aquatic Centre was a hopping place, with nine teams and multitudes of officials, timekeepers, and judges.

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RCMP Report

RCMP attends to ongoing property dispute in Hardisty RCMP Killam Detachment Occurrences July 14 to 20. On Friday, July 14, two reports of Break and Enter were reported from Power Sites in Flagstaff County. At one site damage was done but nothing stolen. At the other site a considerable amount of wire was stolen and damages done. No witnesses or surveillance available. Also on Friday a report of Harassment was made out of Forestburg. The Subject was warned not to have any communications with the Complainant. On Saturday, July 15, an Assault was reported in Hardisty. Complainant stated he had been struck in the face by the Subject. The Subject was arrested and released on an Undertaking with conditions. On Monday, July 17, a report was made of an erratic driver on Highway 608. Killam Member attended but the Subject was already ahead of the member. A BOLO was sent to Bashaw. Also that Monday, a Suspicious Vehicle was reported in Forestburg. A truck has been seen driving into the yard of a local business at unusual hours of the night. Patrols to be made. On Wednesday, July 19, Members attended an ongoing property dispute near Hardisty. Complaints were made of fencing being moved and horses and cattle where they shouldn’t be because of it. Killam Members attempted mediation between all involved. On Thursday, July 20, it was reported that a driver of a truck looked to be falling asleep behind the wheel on Highway 13. Killam RCMP Members patrolled. The Vehicle was located by Coronation RCMP. Driver blew a 0 on the Approved Screening Device (ASD). Also on Thursday, Killam RCMP received third party information about a suspicious vehicle parked on the side of a Range Road within Stettler County. Forwarded the file to Stettler RCMP who ran the plate. Non-criminal matter. Later Friday a report was made of a Suspicious Person in Daysland. The Subject was seen picking out of a dumpster at a local business. The same vehicle was later seen at a house known to Killam RCMP. Patrols were made but the subject was not located. Our Killam RCMP Members have been busy attending local parades within Flagstaff County when time permits. Members enjoy getting out in the communities and giving out candy to the kids. Thank you to our members. Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were one 911 call, one animal call, and two lost and found items reports. RCMP responded to a sudden death, a complaint of criminal harassment, two failures to comply with court order or probation orders. They had four calls under the Mental Health Act and were asked to perform two wellbeing checks. RCMP dealt with two cases of driving without Due Care or Attention, handed out three traffic speeding violations and five other moving traffic violations, and had five traffic collisions reported during this period. Killam RCMP encourage residents who operate surveillance cameras to register with CAPTURE. This provides police with an opportunity to ask residents if they can view video if a crime is committed close by. The program is 100 per cent voluntary, and does not grant police direct access to video surveillance feeds. To get started, visit www.ruralalbertacapture.ca and create an account.

The Hardisty Rodeo Association would like to thank all that helped out in any way to put on our 75th Rodeo. We had great weather, great contestants, and record crowds. We apologize if anyone was missed.

Hardisty Rodeo Association would like to thank our 2023 sponsors: Diamond Sponsors Sureway Construction Group Ltd. F5 Services Inter Pipeline Ltd. Bonness Oilfield Supply Rick’s Oilfield Hauling Sand Hill Supply RMK Inspections BOOM 101.9

GCS Energy Services Ltd. Bromby Welding Gibson Energy Sulfa Treat Vision Credit Union Allerion Oilfield Services 840 CFCW HOT 93.7

Gold Sponsors Armstrong’s Rockin’ K & J Ranch Balon Valves Chad & Leslie Burland & Family Comrades Parts & Accessories Gratton Coulee Agri Parts Hardisty Home Hardware Isaman Chopek LLP Voltage Electric Ltd. Hardisty Bulk Sales Let’s Get’ Er Done Enterprises Techmation Electric & Controls

Ball Dental Clinic B-Tech Auto Carter, Kendall, & Brynn Chisan Alberta Ag Centre Nutrien - Lougheed P&H Rolin Acres Wild Rose Co-op Rustic Stars Safety First

Silver Sponsors Back Country Supply Bruce DeBord KenLar Insulation Ltd. Kevin D Tower Prof E & P Wurz Trucking Ltd.

Battle River Agencies Cecil Van Hecke Memorial Mazure Gravel Sales Top Gun Oilfield Consulting Crone Herefords

Bronze Sponsors Flint Hills Resources Canada David Hooper Holdings Eng’s Restaurant & Lounge Norris Ford Sales

Hays Land & Cattle Mack McKenzie Family Lakeview Liquor Store Triple Nine Contracting

Thank you for our Memorials: Fred Drager Memorial Ken Alderdice Memorial James & Annie Whitehead & Keith Rodin Memorial

Ross Hinkey Memorial Harold Hogg Memorial Ken Ross Memorial

We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals that helped so many ways: • Safety First Muirhead Ltd. •Bromby Welding •GCS Energy Services Ltd. •Hardisty Fire Department •Town of Hardisty •Gratton Coulee Agri Parts •Agriterra Equipment •Ray Flanagan Foundation •Erkel Enterprises •OC Ranch •Warren Lefebvre and gate volunteers. •Van Hecke Farms •E360 •Hardisty Minor Hockey •Highway 9 •Susan Tschetter & all the booth workers •M.J. Veterinary Services

•Remedy Oilfield Services Ltd. •Hays Land & Cattle •Travel Club •United Rentals Wainwright •Eagle View Photography •Bobbi Granger •Shaun Jones •Lougheed AG Society •Enbridge •Kyle Newton •Ken Buelow •Gibson Energy •Hardisty AG Society •Munnster Inc & Greg MacKay •Dream Creations •Alberta Ag Centre •Local Rentals

Thank you to our members for your countless hours: Kevin Buelow Warren Lefebvre Alvin Wannechko Dustin Van Hecke Tamara Wannechko Hobie Campbell Chris McMahon Dale Delowski Brad McClements Trish Granger Blair Hays Sawyer Newby Robin Smith Jeff Hebert Robert Green Kaleb Dempsey Clayton Granger

Trevor Bitzer Brenda Buelow Henry Hays Darrin Gausvik David Hays Todd Baumgartner Stevie MacRae Camillia Morrison Caitlyn Zabrick Jackie Moore Susan Tschetter Dillon Newby Keaton Harbin Tanya Wannechko Reegan Dempsey Kenzie Hays Marge Gausvik

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Show n’ Shine Monday, Aug. 7/23 Main Street Tofield

Tofield Lions Club’s

19th Heritage Classic Car Show August 7, 2023, Main Street, Tofield $20 Registration 9:30 - 11:30 am, Community Hall, Main Street Show n Shine Viewing 12 Noon - 3:00 pm PUBLIC FREE

Come Early: Pancake Breakfast 8:30 - 11 am, Seniors Drop-in Centre

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Cars Muscle, Rods & Modified

Trucks Vintage, Classic & Collectors

Cars & Trucks Proud & Newer Convertibles & Work in Progress The Lions Club will have hot food and refreshments available all day!!

Thanks to all our sponsors! 50/50 Tickets & Door Prizes

For more information contact Darryl or Tom at 780-662-3212 Tofield is 25 minutes East of Edmonton on Highway 14

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