Collision Course at Viking Library
Patricia Harcourt Editor
A “Collision Course” exhibition now showing at the Viking Municipal Library is sure to intrigue those interested in how collage can combine with mixed media for maximum effect.
The art that will be on display at the library from July 2 to 23 is being shown courtesy of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition. In the statement given on the exhibition by the foundation, this particular genre of artwork is described as ‘revolutionary’ in nature, stating:
“The collision between external signifiers, real life and painting - the hallmarks of collage and mixed media - was both revolutionary and extremely influential in playing with the difference between art and illusion, collage and mixed media work expand the definition of painting and question existing notions of surface and dimensionality.”
The display includes the work of three artists - Wendy Gervais, Jennifer Rae Forsyth and Zeph Mitchell.
Says Forsyth: “If I can convey something that elicits an emotional response, then I’ve done it.”
“I’m like a dreamer and I have a free spirit and surrealism reflects this,” explained Mitchell, about his work.
Gervais’ take on her own work was described for viewers: “I am a collage or mixed media artist abstractly expressing ideas related to memory.”
All three artists use techniques of art production for the ‘Collision Course’ exhibit of mixed media and collage. While mixed media describes using artwork with more than one medium or material, collage itself is a form of mixed media. Pablo Picasso is one of the most famous of artists who used this technique over a century ago.
The exhibition in Viking will be sure to arouse admiration for those who love to experience this genre of artwork. But come and experience it for your self as an opportunity to see this form of artistic endeavour.
Local greenhouse gives back to community
Stacey Rude
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Maple Park Farm, a local greenhouse just outside Tofield, recently held a successful donation-based plant sale which raised $2,200 for food banks serving Beaver County.
“The event invited our community to choose from a wide selection of bedding plants, including petunias, begonias, herbs, vegetables, strawberries and more, and make a donation of their choice in support of local families in need. The response was overwhelming!” Stacey Rude said.
The money raised from the sale has been donated to the Viking and Holden Area food bank and the Tofield/Ryley and Area food bank.
“The funds have been distributed to our local food banks that serve Beaver County to help provide essential support for individuals and families facing food insecurity,” Rude said.
Rude said that while the event offered a variety of garden-ready plants, its goal was far greater than gardening: “It was about cultivating kindness, community, and care.”
“This initiative is just one of the ways Maple Park Farm is working to give back and foster a deeper connection between local agriculture and our community,” she said.
For more information about Maple Park Farm and upcoming events, visit their website or find them on social media.
Recommended tender for capital works projec t approved
Patricia Harcourt Editor Viking Council accepted the town engineering firm’s recommended tender for its capital works project. Council also “committed to the bid submissions of MPE’s choosing,” as stated in the chief administrative officer’s report for June 16.
Maple Park Farm's recent bedding sale fundraiser raised $2,200 for the Viking, Holden and Area Food Bank and the Tofield/Ryley and Area Food Bank. L-R: Stacey Rude and Kaitlyn Rude drop off the financial and non-perishable donation in Viking, pictured with Sharon
A motion by Councillor Cindy Lefsrud was passed to support the recommended tender submission of Kaon Infrastructure Inc. for a total of $588,916.68, including GST. The accepted tender includes miscellaneous site work of $82,452, removals of $42,786.75, civil works of $260,127.28, and school servicing of $175,507.
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Local Gymnastics Club season ends
These little tykes are ending another successful season as part of the Viking Gymnastics Club. And, although the club is done for now, they will be starting up again in mid-summer. Members range in age from as young as 18 months up to 12 years of age.
Holden library summer program different look this year
Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
This year the Holden Municipal Library’s summer reading program has a different look to it, as there will be no in-person daily program held at the library. Instead, local kids aged four and up can stop by the library during their regular hours to get their own reading log book to track their reading hours and pick up craft bags to
take home.
Library manager
Annette Chrystian said unfortunately, the Holden library was not successful in getting the grant which allows them to run the kids program and have the library open six days a week throughout July and August as they usually do. So, she came up with an alternative.
Prizes for reading hours logged for the Continued on Page 15
OPINION
‘Alberta Next’ engagement not wholly satisfactory to many
Is the Alberta Next Panel another UCP engagement fail? Time will tell, but things already aren’t looking good.
The Alberta Next Panel website rolled out last week, touted as a way that ‘Albertans across the province will have a direct say in our future.’
It will certainly be challenging for rural folks to have their say in person, as all the planned town halls will be held in Red Deer, Sherwood Park, Edmonton, Lloydminster, Fort McMurray, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Airdrie, Grand Prairie, and Calgary.
As usual, there’s nothing between Medicine Hat and Lloydminster on the east side of the Province, disappointingly.
The surveys are interesting, too. Before you can tackle a survey, you have to listen to four to six minutes of UCP propaganda.
The pre-survey policing propaganda video claims outright that service will be better with an Alberta force, with shorter response times in rural Alberta, with no facts to back that information up. It also downplays the fact that starting an Alberta police service may cost in the hundreds of millions of dollars, as well as mean the “loss of ‘some’” federal operational funding - a mild way of saying we will lose 30 per cent of the present policing costs that are presently covered by the federal government.
The worst part is that after you sit through four minutes of propaganda on policing, there’s no survey to even complete.
For those who did get a survey to appear, some are saying, “The survey only contains responses that support the UCP's policy goals. There are no responses to express disagreement with the question and you can't skip questions. There’s no comment box in which to express disagreement. The fact that you have to watch a six-minute propaganda video before doing a survey where you can't actually disagree with said propaganda is really undemocratic!”
Other “survey” topics include the Alberta Pension Plan, Immigration, Tax Collection, Constitutional Changes, and Federal Transfers and Equalization, all complete with their own distinct propaganda videos pre-survey.
That’s not public engagement. It’s called propaganda; it’s called authoritarian control; in fact it’s very nearly the definition of both. It’s also extremely distasteful.
In some categories, many of these issues have been asked and answered, ad nauseum. In a previous CPP survey, numbers provided by the government showed 63 per cent of people who responded to the survey were opposed to an Alberta pension, 10 per cent were in favour and 12 per cent were undecided or unsure. As for policing: A large majority of respondents (86 per cent) indicated a desire to keep the RCMP.
When will the UCP give up on the projects that Albertans have already clearly indicated they’re not interested in? And why would we expect that the UCP government will listen this time, unless the methodology works and results finally come out in their favour?
As far as I know, Alberta is still a democracy, we’re still, proudly, part of Canada, and we don’t need to be told or shown how to think or how to act.
Give us the facts - for and against, provide a forum for proper debate, and ask clear questions (not pre-loaded ones), then LISTEN to what we say. That’s how a respectful government engages with its citizens.
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Teachers raise concerns over for-pay Covid vaccines
Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services
Dear Ministers
I am writing on behalf of Alberta’s teachers to express deep concern over the recent decision of the government to make most Albertans pay out of pocket for COVID-19 vaccines starting this fall.
Working in our public schools means that teachers are in close proximity to students, colleagues and families on a daily basis. Classrooms are inherently crowded, high-contact environments, and we have witnessed first-hand how rapidly COVID-19 can spread in such settings. During the height of the pandemic, Alberta schools were closed for more than 110 days. These closures, initiated before the general availability of effective vaccines, were a direct response to the challenges of containing transmission in educational settings and, by extension, in the larger community. The resulting disruptions to learning, student well-being and staff safety were profound. Moreover, the long-term academic and psychological impacts of these closures are still being felt today.
Recently, the government passed Bill 27, which amended the Education Act to make school closures, due to an emergency, significantly more difficult. If it is the expectation of the government to have schools always remain open, then it is even more imperative that those working in and attending schools be encouraged to take preventative health measures and, to this end, have access to free vaccines.
The Alberta Medical Association (AMA), United Nurses of Alberta and several healthcare unions have already voiced their opposition to this policy, citing its failure to account for high-risk populations and its contradiction of national immunization guidelines.
Dr Shelley Duggan, president of the AMA, emphasized that “being unclear about policy and creating barriers to vaccination for the most high-need groups are counterproductive measures.” We echo this concern, particularly as it relates to teachers and school staff, who play a critical role in maintaining the stability and safety of our communities.
The Alberta Teachers’ Association urges the Government of Alberta to reconsider this decision and to ensure that COVID-19 vaccinations remain publicly funded and easily accessible to all Albertans, especially those in high-contact professions such as education.
Doing so is a matter not only of public health but of educational continuity and equity.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We remain committed to working collaboratively to safeguard the health and well-being of Alberta’s students, teachers and families.
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Delegation of airport users meet with Viking Council
May form advisory group to build understanding
Patricia Harcourt Editor
A delegation of airport users attended Viking Council June 16 to discuss rumours about the possible closure of the Viking Municipal Airport.
Mayor James Buttner started by stating a closure of the airport was not the intent of talks by council on its future.
Buttner said the issue arose during budget discussions this spring, and council’s desire “to look outside the box” in finding ways of operation, funding and ownership issues.
The airport and its operations “hasn’t been challenged or discussed for many years,” he said.
A man who uses the airport for a crop spraying business in Wetaskiwin spoke on behalf of the delegation.
The man said his crop spraying business, plus two others, use the airport outside of Viking for a base to spray fields in the area. He asked that they be allowed to continue using the airport, noting there is a benefit to the local community by helping to increase crop productivity.
“We help communities generate crops and achieve higher yields,” he said. “This generates wealth to the local area.”
Spraying is also a benefit as often fields can be inaccessible from the ground due to rainfall creating muddy conditions, and other impediments.
He added there are “no other airports in the area until you get to Wainwright.”
He said the use of the airport “benefits the greater community,” adding it is “more economical for the farmers,” as the only other option would be to operate the spraying out of Vegreville.
Mayor Buttner replied that “the key is to generate more income for the airport.”
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Doug Lefsrud informed the meeting that the town has a Shared Services Agreement with Beaver County. The airport is located southwest of Viking within the county boundaries.
“The cost between the two jurisdictions is pro rated based on per capita,” he said. And the town is compensated for snow removal in the winter and grass cutting in the summer. With that statement, a man remarked that there has been no tender to allow someone to cut the grass for bales in the summer for the past 30 years.
Another said the town could save half its costs by eliminating the snow removalnter, stating that “nobody uses it in the winter.”
“We’re looking for advice to move it forward,” said the mayor. However, the idea of no snow removal raised a safety concern.
Councillor Judy Acres
questioned if STARS Air Ambulance lands at the airport, and wondered if the runway needed to be kept clear if that was the case.
A man was concerned about the liability factor in case someone wanted to fly in the winter.
The meeting heard from administration that helicopters landing at the airport would be of concern, stating that “snow plowing is a contentious issue.”
Buttner added: “This conversation is overdue.”
Councillor Dana Ewashko then explained another area of concern.
“The town owns the airport but the county collects the taxes,” he said, asking: “Does that make sense?
“Plus, the county residents use the airport,” he said, reasoning that farmers live near the airport on county land and likely some were using the airport. They should be the ones paying for the service, not the townspeople, he said.
The issue of how to pay for paving and lighting at the airport was also brought up, with one man stating there is a program that funds up to 70%.
CAO Lefsrud said the town was aware of the cracks in the pavement and the need for lighting, and has already looked into such a program.
He suggested the delegation form a club, allowing them to apply for funding opportunities.
Viking Historical Society is hosting a SUPPER Saturday, July 19 at the Viking Community Hall to celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of the Gas Field Interpretive Centre
The exhibit in the old St. Matthew's Anglican Hall will be open from 10 am until 5 pm. Greg Michaleski of Spruce Grove will be in attendance with the 1951 Dodge Power Wagon which he has restored Supper at 6pm. There will be a cash bar, and an open mic for anyone wanting to share stories. We are inviting everyone to attend and ask thatyou please passtheword.
To book supper tickets call Dorothy at 780-336-2539 or Elehda at 587-256-1287. Tickets are $25 each, and you can also e-transfer: vikhissoc@gmail.com BUY YOUR TICKETS OR RSVP BY JULY 8!
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“The grants are there,” he said. “An organization could tell council what to do, and set a direction for us.”
Buttner said he “hears chatter…that the town wants to shut the airport. It’s not so…We want that advertisement shut down now.”
He added that, “we’re not interested in what happened in 1912. It’s today and forward thinking that I’m after.”
“We’re not experts,” said Councillor Cindy Lefsrud. “We don’t want to shut down the airport.”
But she had questions about flying in the winter and how often that happens.
“We need to keep the communication going,” she said.
And Buttner also cautioned that the council was near the end of its term so decisions may have to wait until after municipal elections are held in October.
Buttner told the delegation: “I appreciate you coming out to talk,” with positive rather than negative communication.
He said the question to be considered was: “How do we manage that airport…We have no clue who is coming or going.”
Clr. Lefsrud added: “We need to have a meeting solely with the airport users,” rather than at a regular council meeting
“We’ll set up a meeting,” said CAO Lefsrud.
CAO Lefsrud then said administration could commit to helping with an advisory group, which could result in “individuals working collectively,” he said, to make improvements. “A lot can happen out there.”
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Cars line up on Main Street in front of the Viking Legion. We will be holding a Pancake Breakfast at 8am, as well as serving the original Farmer's Meat Market Viking Wieners at Noon. This year, we are adding taco-in-a-bag to our lunch menu.
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Animal control bylaw changes prompt public hearing for resident input
Patricia Harcourt Editor
Viking town council passed first reading on amendments to the Animal Control Bylaw June 16.
A public hearing will be called so there can be input from residents on the proposed changes prior to council considering passing the bylaw completely.
At the May meeting, council requested an amendment to remove the breed-specific restrictions
from the bylaw.
Administration eliminated the definition of what constitutes a ‘restricted dog’ and any references associated with that definition.
Then the criteria for what constitutes a ‘vicious dog’ has been expanded to align with best practices recommended by other municipalities, stated Morgan Lawes, summer administrative assistant, who crafted the new version.
“Administration felt there was enough change to hold a public hearing,” added Chief Administrative
Officer Doug Lefsrud. “If the change is significant enough, the Municipal Government Act (MGA) recommends taking it to the public for a hearing.”
People can be invited to express their concerns or offer support after first reading is given, he said.
A motion by Councillor Judy Acres for first reading of the revised bylaw was passed.
A public hearing would allow residents to speak on the new definition of a vicious dog, and other changes to the barking (noise) portion of the bylaw, among others.
Mayor asks administration about progress in budget cuts
Patricia Harcourt Editor
Where the cuts to the town’s 2025 budget are going to be made was Viking mayor’s question to administration at the last council meeting. But a decision on cost cutting measures had yet to be decided at the time of council’s June 16 meeting.
In late April, council decided to cut $230,000 from the 2025 operating budget, which included $139,376 cut from salaries and wages.
As this appears to mean staff layoffs, it would fall to Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Doug Lefsrud to decide the outcome. The only hint at the June 16 meeting was a report by the bylaw enforcement officer indicating his time has since been reduced to only two hours per month to enforce the bylaws of the town.
At the June meeting, Mayor Jamie Buttner said he wanted to know where the cuts were being made.
“It would be nice to see the cuts in the budget,” he said, “so we can reply to questions from the public.”
The staff cuts were only referenced in one report to coun-
cil. Bylaw enforcement officer Wayne Nyback’s May report, had just four bylaw issues to deal with, including two verbal warnings regarding vehicles parked left of centre on the roadway, one complaint of a dog at large (owner spoken to), and one unsightly property (MGA issued).
He stated the reason in a footnote to his report:
“Due to Viking budget restrains, Rural Bylaw is requested only twice per month, one hour per visit.”
Buttner also requested a breakdown of the activities of the summer students when discussing public works.
He requested that the summer student helping out as an administrative assistant have a report separate from the public works students. Buttner didn’t like that heir activity report for these students had been done under one summer student report.
The need for summer students to help out with public works was one of the discussions during spring budget meetings.
At the July meeting, the mayor also expressed concern
about the payout amount to be paid out during the hockey season.
The mayor said he was concerned the town “will be in trouble (regarding) wages and salaries come hockey season.”
But the town’s financial advisor Dave McReynolds told council: “We’ll have something at another meeting,” regarding the budget revisions.
CAO Lefsrud explained that he had earlier asked for some time to make these budget decisions but was delayed. He said he planned to present an amended budget showing the ordered cuts at Viking council’s next meeting in July.
Province’s new 8% tax bracket begins today
Anna Smith Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Starting today, the province promises that a new tax cut for Albertans will help keep more money in the hands of residents.
The new eight per cent tax bracket was announced as part of Budget 2025, which applies to income up to
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Recently both Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) announced that they are accepting applications for grant funding from registered charities and nonprofit organizations.
FCC’s AgriSpirit Fund supports capital projects that “enrich the lives of residents in communities with fewer than 150,000 people.”
This grant has $1.5 million total in funding, and projects can receive between $10,000 and $25,000.
The application deadline for the FCC grant is July 30. Applicants can view the eligibility requirements, past projects, and apply online by visiting: www.fccagrispiritfund.ca
The winners will be announced in late fall.
Since its inception in 2004, FCC has supported a total fo 1,697 rural capital projects, totalling $22.5 million in donations.
The UFA Agricultural Community Foundation announced its secondannual Rural Communities Grant Program, “reaffirming its commitment to strengthening rural life through investments in education, recreation, and culture.”
Through this program, charitable and non-profit organizations, along with community service-oriented cooperatives, can
$60,000, down from the previous rate of 10 per cent, and will affect a majority of Albertans, the province said in a press release.
Albertans will have more to spend on what matters most.”
Individual taxpayers will save up to $750 in 2025, while two-income families will see savings of up to $1,500, and as a whole, save Albertans $1.2 billion in 2025.
“Now
“Most taxpayers will start to see the benefit of the tax cut with more money on their paycheques starting this month, when payroll withholdings are adjusted,” said the province.
apply for capital project funding from $10,000 to $40,000 for projects that support recreational, educational, and cultural facilities and programs, enriching rural life in the agricultural community. The fund will support a total of $100,000 for 2025 through this program.
Kimberly MacDonald, UFA Manager of Community Investment
“We know times have been tight, and we’ve been working on ways to ease some of the pressure people are feeling
says, “The UFA Agricultural Community Foundation was built on the fundamental belief that we are stronger when we work together.
“Through the Rural Communities Grant Program, the UFA Foundation is investing in the agricultural community by supporting rural capital projects that
right now,” said Premier Danielle Smith. “We promised to help with a cut to personal income taxes, and we delivered on that promise in Budget 2025 with a new eight per cent personal income tax bracket.
“Now Albertans will start to see that reflected in their paycheques as more money can go to the things that individ-
will be most impactful to its members.”
Applications for the 2025 RC Grant Program will be accepted online from June 13 to August 31, 2025, with recipients announced in October 2025.
Interested organizations can learn more and apply by visiting the RC Grant Program section at UFAFoundation.com.
uals and families think are important.”
Albertans continue to pay considerably less in overall taxes than those in other provinces.
In 2025-26, Albertans and Alberta businesses would pay at least $20.1 billion less in taxes than they would if Alberta had the same tax system as any other province, says Alberta’s Government.
“Albertans work hard and they deserve to keep more of what they earn. This tax cut delivers real relief now, right when families need it most,” said Nate Horner, president of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance. “This tax cut reinforces Alberta’s position as the best place in Canada to live, work and raise a family.”
Rec & Ag Society is looking to fill the position of Hall Coordinator in our Community Centre as soon as possible. Duties will include the Managing of the Hall, Booking Rentals, overseeing the Janitors and general maintenance of the hall. Please email resume to: bettyandcarter@gmail.com
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in “Collision Course,” a mixed media and collage exhibition now on display at the Viking Municipal Library until July 23. Presented by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program, the show explores the boundary-blurring, emotionally evocative power of layered visual storytelling.
Works by artists Wendy Gervais, Jennifer Rae Forsyth, and Zeph Mitchell are featured
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Beaver County Council approved a request for the reeve to write a letter of support to the Alberta CTS Academy for development of virtual high school career training in the Beaver Region.
A successful motion by Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) authorized council to request he write a letter of support.
However, Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) objected to the motion and asked for a recorded vote.
The letter is to support the CTS Academy’s development of virtual high school career training in the Beaver Region.
Council had heard a presentation by Paul Bohnert last April about a virtual high school partnership that focuses on vocational and professional career training, said Deborah Zuch, general manager
of community and protective services, in her June 18 report to council.
She explained that CTS Academy uses existing school and other spaces in the community to deliver their courses.
This would take place “at a variety of times throughout the school day for students to access on their own schedule,” Zuch explained.
“This greatly augments often limited or non-existent offerings in public schools.
“Students and their families can plan and build a pick-list of appropriate, interest-based training for the students to access from his or her home location.”
The academy would provide over 200 introductory and 300 intermediate 1credit courses, she said, “that combine career development and employment readiness for high school students studying from their home locations.”
Zuch told council the courses span over 500 different occupations.
Beaver County is just one of 14 municipalities across Alberta visited by Bohnert to try and establish the academy with approval from the Minister of Education.
The county’s Governance and Priorities Committee recommended the idea of a letter of support to council two weeks previously.
But Hrabec opposed the motion, stating he felt the Holden Rural Academy should be supported by the county, not this new outside initiative.
“I’m not prepared to support this because there’s been no follow up done,” he said. “We need to ensure there is no competition to the rural school in Holden.”
In defending his motion, Reeve Smook said the HRA Academy was being pro-
Deputy Reeve opposes support for virtual training academyexpresses concern about competition for Holden Rural Academy
active and was not in competition with the Holden Rural Academy, “as we wouldn’t want that, either.”
Hrabec said he asked the presenter at the GPC meeting if he had spoken to the Holden Rural Academy and other area schools about the proposed online academy.
But he appeared to be dissatisfied with the answer that there was no competition because the virtual academy doesn’t offer the same courses.
Hrabec asked for a recorded vote before opposing the reeve’s motion to write a letter in support.
Hrabec represents Division 3 in the county, the location for the Holden Rural Academy. He was a strong supporter of the local community’s initiative to found the HRA after the Battle River School Division closed its school about five years ago.
County passes Operating and Capital Reserves policy after council decision
“as well as to prevent large increases in tax levies.
After some in-depth discussion by county council, Policy #Corp-018, Operating and Capital Reserves Schedules A-D, was passed.
The revised policy was brought before Beaver County’s regular June 18 meeting of council by Ryan Arndt, General Manager of Corporate Services.
Arndt recommended that council approve the revised Schedules A-D of Policy #Corp-18, Operations and Capital Reserves.
“Following the publication of the annual financial statements, administration must prepare updated Schedules AD for council approval,” said Arndt, in his report.
“As budgeting is an estimate at a point in time, it is in the county’s best interests to have reserves to draw on for unforeseeable circumstances,” he explained,
“A healthy reserve also provides interest revenue for the county to help mitigate tax levy increases,” he said.
As for financial implications, he said that, “transparency and healthy reserves are both key to financial sustainability and responsible planning for the county.”
Also, “reserves alleviate large fluctuations in municipal levies from year to year,” he said.
Council passed the revised bylaw but not before much discussion ensued.
Contingency reserve funding went down to $3 million, said Williams, asking where another $2.5 million of those funds went.
When Arndt answered that the $2.5 million was “reallocated to public works,” Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) asked: “Is this common?”
Chief Administrative Officer Kayleena Spiess confirmed that “50 per cent goes to the public works account,” and the other 50 per cent is assigned “at the CAO’s discretion,” as per county policy.
Spiess added that her allocations would be done through consulting with county council.
Hrabec then questioned the $277,000 allocated for the Paragon Theatre. The theatre, a county-owned property, had been demolished last winter.
Arndt said the funds are “to be allocated for outstanding bills,” and the funds that are left over would be re-allocated.
Hrabec replied that his understanding was that leftover funds “would go to the community.” Paragon Theatre was located on the Village of Holden’s main street.
Spiess said funds that are left over “haven’t been divvied up yet,” but the work regarding the Paragon Theatre “is almost done.”
She added that talks are underway with the Village of Holden regarding possibly funding for a recreational facility. But, “we have to earmark… the funds that are left,” she said.
Hrabec said funding for this initiative could come “from other sources, too.” CAO Spiess said the county “should be wrapped up with the Paragon soon.”
And she said that 50 per cent of the contingency funds could go to other projects, “but this is not outlined in the policy specifically.”
“My question is not about the policy,” said Williams, who referred to the 50 per cent that goes to public works for infrastructure, and the other 50 per cent that “goes to the CAO’s discretion depending on what goals there are.”
Spiess replied that “If you need extra funds come back to council,” and was alright with the policy as presented.
Council approved the revised policy upon a motion by Williams.
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RGERD200fromHWY630toHoopersDrive&Campground
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RGERD200betweenHWY630&BlackfootGrazingReserve Entrance
TWPRD492approximately1.72kmseastofRGERD170
Thesoilstabilizingfortheroadbasewithsoilcementisnowcomplete.We willsoonbestartingthefirstlayerofchipsealandtheremaybedelaysas workcrewsdirecttrafficinordertoworksafely.Therewillbemanyloose rocksafterthechipseallayerisappliedandspeedlimitswillbereduced ontheseroadsonceopeneduntiltheprojectiscomplete.
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RGERD171fromTWP484to490willbeclosedstartingonJuly2fora bridgereplacement.Localtrafficwillbeaccommodated,however,no throughtrafficwillbeallowed.Weatherdependent,workisexpectedto lastapproximatelyonemonth.Pleaseusealternateroutesasposted.
Overthesummer,Countyconstructioncrewshavebeenworkingto upgradethefollowingroads: KingswayEstates RGERD202betweenTWPRD502&504 BeaverCreekEstatesNorth50514RGERD202
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4 - Beaver County Chronicle, July 2, 2025
Council decisions made concerning youth programs
Patricia Harcourt
Decisions were made on youth issues and programs at Beaver County council’s June 18 regular meeting.
Deborah Juch, general manager of community and protective services for the county, brought forward an amended Policy #CS-017, Youth Education of Government and its accompanying administrative procedure.
Juch provided background information for council. The Youth Education of Government Policy was established in recognition that “ understanding the democratic process fosters civic engagement, strengthens community leadership, and contributes to a vibrant, well-informed democracy,” she said, adding, “The policy supports students participating in non-partisan programs that focus on educating youth about government, civic
responsibility, and leadership development.”
During county budget talks this spring, council increased the total available funding for awards for the youth program to $4,000
“As a result, updates are necessary to ensure the policy aligns with this budget,” said Juch. The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended council approve the revised bill after a review was done in June.
“The revisions improve consistency and clarity and update the program to align with other funding programs offered by the county,” she said.
Key changes in the revised policy include the following:
For the Social Studies 30 Award, the maximum funding per recipient goes from $250 to $500 for a total of four available awards.
Also, the application deadline would be moved from September 15
to June 30 of each year to allow sufficient notice for eligible applicants.
For extra-curricular programs, the total available funding is increased from $1,000 to $2,000 to help support eligible applicants. This application date would change from May 31 to September 15 to better align it with summer program schedules.
And, application forms have been reviewed and updated “to reflect the proposed policy amendments,” she said, adding: “They are separate from the policy to allow for easier updates by administration in the future.”
A motion by Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) to accept the newly revised policy was passed by council.
On a motion by Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3), the revised Edward and Marie Stelmach Scholarship policy was also passed by council.
Juch explained that this scholarship
“was developed to honour the leadership, dedication and public service of Edward and Marie Stelmach, particularly during Mr. Stelmach’s time as Premier and Minister for the Province of Alberta.
“Beaver County established this scholarship to recognize their lasting contributions and to support local youth in their pursuit of post-secondary education.”
This year, council increased the total funding available for this policy to $4,000, which has been approved in the 2025 final budget. This requires updates to the policy to align with these changes.
The key change in policy was the increase in funding per recipient to rise from a maximum of $1,000 to a maximum of $2,000, or $4,000 in total for two successful applicants.
This means the emphasis will be on higher grants rather than more students receiving grants.
County wraps up agricultural matters with final readings on policy changes
Patricia Harcourt
Several agricultural matters were finalized at the June 18 meeting of county council with final readings on policy changes.
Agricultural Fieldman Jonathan Culbert brought back several issues after being introduced at the May meeting. First reading went to some policies up for change to give residents a chance to look them over and offer any comments before proceeding.
First reading was given at the May 21 meeting to the proposed Bylaw#25-1172, the Agricultural Notice of Appeal Committees.
“The proposed bylaw has since been available to the public for feedback and no feedback has been received,” Culbert reported.
“As such, administration recommends that council pass both the second and third reading of the proposed bylaw.”
Culbert made a stipulation in his report that “members of these committees cannot be any individuals involved or associated with the issuing of agricultural notices,” under the Weed Control Act or the Agricultural Pests Act.
Those not allowed on these committees were named as from county council, the Agricultural Service Board, the Agricultural Fieldman, among others.
However, under the Soil Conservation Act, rural municipalities must appoint either council or Ag Service Board members as the appeal committee to hear appeals received under the SCA.
And, since these are appointments that must be done through bylaw, Culbert as fieldman has presented an
Agricultural Notice of Appeal Committees bylaw.
Culbert said the proposed bylaw would “meet the requirements of the Acts listed above.” He added that, “the purpose of the bylaw is to provide legitimacy to the different agricultural appeal committees, and to provide guidance on the committee’s functions, structure and meeting procedures.”
Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) made a FOIP-related motion as requested by administration to clean up the wording in Section 14 of the bylaw.
Then Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) made a motion to pass second reading on the bylaw as amended. When this motion passed, a motion for third and final reading was made by Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) which passed to enact the revised bylaw.
Council then gave second and third (final) readings to Bylaw #25-1173, the Agricultural Service Board.
As with the previous bylaw, Culbert said there was no public feedback following first reading in May.
Previous to this, the county had a Terms of Reference but no bylaw or policy in place “to establish the ASB.”
Alberta’s Agriculture and Irrigation Department does not require a bylaw, he said.
“But there have been instances where neighbouring municipalities have faced challenges regarding the legitimacy of their ASBs,” said Culbert. “Specifically, agricultural notices and enforcement actions have been questioned or rescinded due to concerns over the absence of a formal bylaw, leaving the municipalities vul-
nerable to legal or operational difficulties.”
With these concerns, he advised county council to implement its own ASB bylaw. He said this would “ensure the county’s compliance with legislative requirements and to safeguard the authority and legitimacy of the ASB.”
And, he said, it would “solidify the ASB’s role in advising council on agricultural policies,” and “provide a clear and structured framework for fulfill-
ing its duties under the Act.”
The bylaw passed by council also “provides clear guidelines for the ASB’s operations, including the roles and responsibilities of its members, its powers to enforce relevant agricultural laws, its processes for issuing agricultural notices, and other related duties,” he explained.
“It also outlines procedures for conducting ASB meetings, which is not addressed in the current Terms of Reference,” he added.
Vermilion RCMP lays charges in break and enter
On June 7, 2025, Vermilion RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter in progress to a rural residence in the Vermilion River County. Further investigation determined that an alarm system, with remote surveillance capabilities, had alerted the homeowner to suspicious activity, who then contacted 911. Members attended but the suspect had already departed. Review of the CCTV footage by the members resulted in the identification of the suspect.
On June 11, 2025, Vermilion RCMP responded to a complaint of two separate break and enters to a single residence in
Mannville, Alta. An investigation was completed, revealing the same suspect as the June 7 break and enter.
As a result of these investigations, Keisha Sharp, a 28-year-old resident of Mannville, was arrested and charged with: Break and enter to a dwelling-house (x3); Fail to comply with probation order (x2); and Mischief under $5000 (x2).
Sharp was brought before a justice of the peace, where she was ultimately released on conditions. She is set to appear before court at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermilion on July 7, 2025.
“We would like to take the time to thank the public in trusting us
with their safety” said Sgt. Corey Buckingham, Detachment Commander of Vermilion RCMP.
“Thanks to calls from the public, as well as access to their installed security equipment, we were able to conduct the arrest of someone trying to break into the homes of those within out community.”
IRMA NEWS
By Marjorie Lawson
Get well wishes go out to Al Munn who is recovering from recent surgery. Our sympathy is extended to the Creasy families after the passing of their aunt, Doris (Creasy) Swanson of Hardisty at the age of 93. Joyce Anderson passed away at the age of 90 in Vermilion. Our sympathy to her daughter Susan (Bob) Barss and family and her grandchildren Ian (Shelly) Hryhirchuk and Kent (Megan) Anderson of Irma.
Bill and Wendy Holt and Pat Burr travelled to
Missoula, Montana to attend a reunion.
Ruth Archibald is back in Wainwright Hospital after spending time in hospital in Edmonton again. Congratulations to Austin Prior and Cassidy King who celebrated their wedding on Saturday. They make their home northeast of Irma.
Family gathered Thursday to help Fred Ford celebrate his 80th birthday.
Judson and Susan Clements of Winchester, Tennessee arrived Thursday to visit Charlie and Rachel Lawson and family and meet their new greatgrandson. Hunter Lawson and Kate Hatcher are also visiting from Winnipeg.
Kids aged 0-10 are invited to participate in the summer program at the Irma library on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in July beginning July 8.
102nd Annual
Lougheed FAIR
Saturday, August 9
Pancake Breakfast 8-10 am Lougheed seniors centre Parade at 10:30 am men’s baseball & ladies softball at the diamonds museum open all day museum features include kids money pit, bingo, gift shop, ice creem, iceD coffee bench exhibits on display until 4pm entertainment for KIDS - kids corner including games & TRAIN beer gardens market vendors cattle show & judging hoRse show & judging meals & snack booths all day roast beef supper 5-7 pm lougheed community hall 14 4 p 4pm m b mby by t y th h ythhe bythe a e ar earareren en earena 1-4pm the arena pmbyt arreenena -4 pm byt arenrena 1-4 pm by the arena
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CARD OF THANKS
The Lions Club has been very generous in giving our Club a monetary donation, which we have used to cover the costs of utilizing the school gym for our program. The Viking Lions Club have supported us, along with many others for years. The Viking Gymnastics Club board, coaches, parents and youth athletes would like to thank you for your great support.
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The family of Doris Swanson would like to thank everyone for their love and support at ther passing. Thank you for coming together to celebrate her life. Your presence means the world to her family. Thank you to the staff of the Hardisty Long Term for your love, care, and compassion while Mom lived there. Thank you to Pastor Nolan and Pastor Doug for doing the service. Thank you to the Wooden Spoon that provided the lunch and the Nazarene Care Committee for serving it. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated.
The Family of Doris Swanson
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Celebration of Life for Darren James Young
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Please join us as we gather to honor and remember the life of Darren James Young. A Celebration of Life will be held on:
Saturday, July 12th, 2025 2:00 PM
Royal Canadian Legion, Killam 5117 51 Ave, Killam, Alberta
This will be a time to share stories, memories, and reflect on his life. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider a donation to a charity of your choice in Darren’s memory.
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COMING EVENTS
Viking Municipal Library
Summer Hours starting July 2, 2025
Tues: 1 pm - 7 pm Wed: 10 am - 6 pm Thurs: 10 am - 6 pm 25/26c
Crafty Creations Killam
FINAL CLOSING OUT SALE
All stock except handmade goods40% off, Fabric bolts - whole bolt 50% off. Display cases also for sale. 23/24c
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Weekly Chuckle: Why did Earl bring a ladder to the bar? Because he heard drinks were on the house!
COMING EVENTS
Viking Gymnastics Club will be having their registration open August 22, 2025 for our 8 week fall sessions. Please look for more information regarding registration closer to the above date. Don’t forget to sign your kids up fast as registration fills up quickly.
Cloverlodge Stampede Viking Alberta Saturday, July 12 4pm Rodeo Performance. Sunday, July 13 1pm Rodeo Performance Beer gardens, food both days. Grounds located in the NE Corner of Viking, AB near the Golf Course/Curling Rink. Come enjoy the fun! 26/27p
FOR RENT
House for Rent in Viking. 2 bedroom. 55+. Available July 1. Call Rick for more information 780-385-4054 (between 7 and 9 p.m.)
Large 2 bedroom suite for rent in Killam. Large, clean, quiet. Available August 1. Call Chuck at 780-263-7290 26tfnc
FOR SALE
Used tires; one 215/65 R16 with rim. One P215/70 R15 with rim. Two 215/55 R16 no rims. One 235/65 R16 with rim. One 195/70 R14. Two 215/55 R16 no rims. One P195/65 no rim. One 235/65 R16 rim only. Tent trailer, stove, fridge, sink, furnace, etc needs work. Phone 1-780-603-8812 with offers.
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Moving, these items must go. 15 cu. ft. freezer $150, 4 wall units $160, slate coffee and end tables $100, as well as a futon $50. Call 780-691-4355. TM26p
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Registered Red & Black Angus bulls for sale. Call 780-986-9088 LL24/27
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Live-in caregiver for male in a wheelchair. Living in Round Hill area. Wages etc to be discussed. Email resume to: broblin.br@gmail.com or phone 604-793-3756 TM24-25P
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Senior Citizen living north of Tofield needs a person to mow lawn once per month May - Sept. Self-propelled lawn mower available. Call 780-662-4977
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Guardian Drugs - Killam
We have: •a colour photocopier.
•cold pop and fresh snacks.
•a great selection of giftware, houseware, fragrances, clothing, toys, games, plush animals and more.
•a big selection of greeting cards. •stationery. •seasonal gifts
•vitamins, minerals, supplements
•free gift wrapping
•prescription service 6 days a week.
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Red Seal Journeyman Plumber and Gasfitter. Bathroom Renos & Tile New to the Area.
30 plus Years of Experience. Dave 403-999-8464
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Medical Taxi Service
Personal Taxi Service to Edmonton and Back -$175
•Office Hours Mon-Fri 9-5
•Absolutely NO Hidden Fees
•Escort to Reception/Waiting Room
•Pick up and Drop off at your door
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•Includes up to 4 Hour Wait
•Locally Owned and Operated
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Drywall Taping/Ceiling Texturing
Experienced Killam drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job, big or small. Don't want to do it yourself? Give me a call!
Flagstaff Taping & Texturing
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Painting
Quality Residential and Commercial Interior Painting. Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749
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Sedgewick packs the stands for three days of Chucks and Chariots action
ALLY ANDERSON PHOTOS
The Sedgewick Ag Society had a new event during the Canada Day races this year. Five competitors took on the lawnmower derby, bringing with them their unique rides. A calcutta was done, raising money for the pot, racers, and the society. To win the race, riders had to be the last machine running. The race lasted an e xciting 3 minutes and 35 seconds. The driver of the Dukes of Hazzard outfit took home the bragging rights for the first year. The event was a huge hit with the crowd and hoped to be a returning event next year.
6 , 2025 Location: Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 (1 Mile East of Hwy 834) South Side of the Road Phone: (780) 208-2508 Office Aaron Olson - (403) 913-9644 - Allen Olson - (403) 783-0556
We are now accepting Listings for this Sale. Any items prelisted by July 8th will be included in our Sales Posters, Newspaper & Radio Advertising, Web Page & Social Media.
Selling equipment to all four Western provinces and the Northern USA.
Canada Day celebrations
NW 23-50-17 W4M
Being 160 Acres M/L
Starting Price: $200,000.00
This quarter has 40 cultivated acres seeded back to grass using the Duelmaster blend from Nutrien. A new fence has been installed and there is a 5-acre non-habitat area on the quarter that can be used as a potential development site in the future.
LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTOS
The Sedgewick Canada Day Parade went off without a hitch on a beautiful sunny day. It was led by Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party with Perry Robinson, David Muirhead, Garry Klein, and Stephen Levy, followed by Killam RCMP Corporal Andrea Bole. With horses, tractors, ball teams, hockey teams, and local businesses participating, it was a wonder for kids and parents alike.
Holden Library Summer Program
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month of July will be available on Tuesday, August 5, and on August 30 for the rest of the hours read during the summer. As well, found online, the Northern Lights Library System (NLLS) is holding a chalk art contest throughout the month of July, and the winner will be voted in by the people.
“Create, photograph, and submit your chalk art for a chance to win a
Entries can be submitted from July 1 to July 27 and will be displayed on our website for voting from August 4 to 17. The entry with the most votes at the end of this period wins,” the NLLS website says.
There are no age restrictions on the contest, but the website notes that the prize is suited to a child aged 3 to 12. Entries may by submitted by individuals or one group project.
“Entries may be inside or outside and you are welcome and encouraged to submit a single entry as a family or group or an entry for each family or group member,” the website says.
Real Estate Auction for Ducks Unlimited
NW 19-48-17 W5M
Being 158.97 Acres M/L
Starting Price: $320,000.00
This quarter is pastureland and fully fenced. There is a 5-acre non-habitat area on the quarter that can be used as a development site in the future
Selling as a 1/2 Section
SW 25-55-15 W4M Being 157.99 Acres M/L & the NW 25-55-15 W4M Being 154.09 Acres M/L
Starting Price: $500,000.00
This half section had approximately 160 cultivated acres that were seeded down to Grass (Meadow Bromegrass, Alfalfa, Tall Fescue, Slender Wheat Grass, Greenleaf Pubescent Wheatgrass).
There is a 5-acre non-habitat area on both quarters that can be developed in the future
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