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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Volume 114, Issue 49
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Heisler Fire Department honours three long-serving members at surprise barbeque
LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO
Heisler Fire Chief Shawn Badry and the rest of the departmentʼs members honoured former Deputy Chief Mickey Heisler, former Chief Joe Martz, and Training Officer Reid Rorem at a surprise barbeque held on Saturday, June 11, at the Heisler Fire Hall. Above, from left: Chief Shawn Badry, former Deputy Chief Mickey Heisler, former Chief Joe Martz, and Training Officer Reid Rorem.
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Heisler Fire Department members held a surprise barbeque honouring Past Chief Joe Martz, Past Deputy Chief Mickey Heisler, and Training Officer Reid Rorem, inviting fire department members
and their families to celebrate this past Saturday, June 11, at the Heisler Fire Hall. New Fire Chief Shawn Badry said he wanted to hold an event to honour the three, but says he knew that none of them were big on public recognition. “So we made it a surprise.”
He says the cat was nearly out of the bag when firefighters met to clean up the trucks and fire hall late last week in preparation for the event and were surprised by a fire call out, and the arrival of Martz, who asked them, “How are you guys here already?” Continued on Page 27
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See full listings at www.realtor.ca Bud James Associate 780-385-0027
Otto Sellin Associate 780-608-3820
Heather Ryan Associate 780-878-8021
Corey Jacobsen Associate 780-608-8180
Kim Meyer Associate 780-608-5393
Jennifer Shields Trisha Muirhead Associate Broker Associate 780-781-3304 780-385-8774
Nikki Dewey Associate 780-781-7993
Nancy Snook Associate 780-781-5346
Wendy Graff Associate 780-608-6082
Rose Country Realty Ltd. 780-385-3100 5012 - 50 Street, Killam ACREAGES
Rural Flagstaff County- 1,078 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath bungalow on 12.28 ac. w/ finished basement, dble det garage, RV access/parking, quonset, storage shed & dugout. Call Corey $380,000. MLS #A1198802
Rural Flagstaff County- 1,512 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow on 3.65 ac. w/ front covered deck, 36x20 pole shed to park your RV & toys. Call Andy $550,000. MLS #A1218916
FORESTBURG
1,142 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath bungalow w/ dble det garage, finished basement, new kitchen, windows, vinyl plank flooring & much more. Call Corey $193,500 MLS #A1176246
1,340 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath bi-level w/ main flr lndry, full rental suite, fenced backyard, space for RV and 24x34 htd garage/shop has 11x10 door. Call Corey $210,000 MLS #A1221698
1,996 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath bungalow on 11.59 ac. has htd shop, barn, several storage bldgs & pens. Call Bud $559,000 MLS #A1173822
2,023 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath bungalow w/ central air & finished basement on 8.15 ac. set up for horses, dble det htd garage, RV access/parking & RV garage. Call Corey $560,000 MLS #A1200930
1,068 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow moved onto new ICF block finished basement with in floor heating. Call Corey $237,000 MLS #A1149606
Lots are located on the west side of the village. All services are at the lot line. Prices range from $40,600 to $67,600 Call Corey for more info.
SALE!
GALAHAD
REDUCED! 1,065 sq.ft. 4 bdrm bungalow w/ part finished basement, deck & many renos. Call Corey $135,000 MLS #A1211642
1,138 sq.ft. 4 bdrm 1 1/2-storey on a dble lot has main flr laundry, large kitchen & dining room w/ sgle det garage. Call Andy $119,900 MLS #A1182968
1,139 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ fireplace, newer furnace, deck, patio, updated windows & doors. Call Bud $155,000 MLS #A1131006
1,488 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 2 bath cottage style home w/ large living area, spacious yard, deck, single det. garage & RV parking. Call Bud $165,000 MLS #A1119226
RYLEY
962 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ finished basement, deck front & rear porch. Call Kim $119,900 MLS #A1118423
737 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ recently upgraded windows that backs onto playground & skating rink. Call Andy $130,000 MLS #A1159624
SEDGEWICK
KILLAM
2,980 sq.ft. 6 bdrm, 3.5 bath 2 storey on 0.28 ac. lot w/ covered veranda, finished basement, sgle htd garage & shop w/ bath, shed & gated parking. Call Corey $420,000 MLS #A1144378
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888 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow close to shopping & recreation w/ open living area, front deck & rear patio area. Call Bud $90,000 MLS #A1209637
KILLAM
HOLDEN
FORESTBURG Residential lots ready to build on in new subdivision.
HARDISTY
NEW
1,196 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bungalow w/ sliding doors to backyard, finished basement, dble det garage & room for RV parking. Call Corey $53,500 MLS #A1229247
Residential 65’x120’ lot. Ready for development. Call Bud $24,900. MLS #A1149696 Residential 84’ x 120’ lot ready for development. Call Bud $49,000 MLS #A1149688
Various residential lots available. Services ready to be hooked up. For sizes and pricing call Bud for more info.
1200 sq. ft. 3 bdrm, 4 bath mobile home on its own lot. Backs onto golf course. Call Kim $72,900. MLS CA0075798
970 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ extensive renos on a large lot & det. garage. Call Bud $99,000 MLS #A1091314
VIKING
960 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ main flr laundry & dble garage. Call Andy $114,900 MLS #A1091717
Andy Zetsen Associate 780-608-9427
COMMERCIAL FORESTBURG – Building and business. Turn key business opportunity. Recycling bottle, electronic depot, café & ice cream shop. Highway location. Call Corey $920,000 MLS #CA0177964 -------FLAGSTAFF COUNTY - 15 ac. on Hwy 13 close to Flagstaff Regional Airport. Hwy frontage & proximity to phase 2 power & zoned for Highway Commercial District. Call Bud $120,000 MLS #A1216585 -------KILLAM - Residential 65’x120’ lot. Ready for development. Call Bud. $35,000 MLS #CA0137753 -------KILLAM - Various commercial lots available. Tax incentives available to help get you started. For sizes and pricing Call Bud. ---KILLAM- 2,240sqft. retail bldg located on 50th & 50th has great exposure to traffic patterns & available for quick possession. Call Bud $109,000 MLS #A1193498 ---KILLAM - Clean, modern welding/fabrication business on large lot in pristine condition w/ office, washroom, mezzanine storage plus lots of workshop area & 3 overhead doors. Call Bud $450,000 MLS #A1190276 ---SEDGEWICK - 2,040 sq.ft. retail space available in heart of downtown. Call Bud $97,500 MLS #A1052052 ---VIKING - 2,156 sq.ft. well established burger and pizza business w/ newly updated interior, fully equipped kitchen, lots of parking & great location. Call Otto $239,000 MLS#A1062052 ---VIKING - Well established auto repair shop complete w/ land, bldg & equip. located on Main St. Call Otto or Bud $375,000 MLS#A1156283 ---VIKING - 2,400 sq.ft. well established catering business and sit down eating area is located on main street Viking. Kitchen is well equipped w/ gas ranges, ovens, walk-in refrigerator & freezer, etc. Call Otto $385,000 MLS #A1102597 REDUCED!
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Forestburg FunTeam soccer players wrap up a busy season The Forestburg soccer teams enjoyed a busy season during the months of May and June through FunTeam Alberta. Practices were held once a week for U5 and twice a week for U7 and U9. The U7 and U9 teams also played four non-competitive games against Daysland and Holden. Soccer teams in Forestburg had a busy season. Above: U7 Daysland hosting Forestburg on Monday, June 6. Below: U9 Holden hosting Forestburg on Wednesday, June 8.
Killam Baseball Tournament Saturday, June 18 4 Men’s Teams ms 10AM The Rivals C Concession vs Amisk Astros B ns Beer Gardens 12PM Braves vs Lougheed WildCats
2PM B-Final Come out and cheer on the home team!
4PM A-Final
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Killam Black Top Bonanza Saturday, June 18 Rides, entertainment, & more! .
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Anti-fraud presentations this week Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Recently a number of groups in Flagstaff County came together informally to talk about fraud. As more and more cases of fraud victims are reported locally, the need for widespread fraud awareness became apparent. “The sad thing is that many frauds go unreported,” says FFCS Executive Director Lynne Jenkinson. Through the network of partnerships that FFCS is known for throughout the region, a series of anti-fraud presentations are happening throughout Flagstaff County over the next week. They started in Alliance on Mon-
day, June 13, and will travel to Daysland today, Lougheed, Killam, and Forestburg (see ad in last week’s paper), with a potential to hold one in Hardisty if there is interest. The presentations will be led by Donna Coombs from Seniors First, who is also a retired policewoman, and will cover information about a number of common frauds, and how to protect yourself. For those who’ve fallen victim to a fraud, there will also be an opportunity to talk one-on-one with local professionals, and each session will feature a live question and answer period. In a day and age when every day features some form of attempted fraud, from phone calls purporting
to be from “Service Canada,” or “Amazon Customer Services,” along with dozens (or more) of fraudulent emails hoping to snag a victim, there are also frauds targetting seniors, as well as relationship frauds that victimize people of all ages. It is the hope of organizers that by learning and talking about some of the more common frauds, they will become easier to spot, and Flagstaff County residents will be harder to victimize. The presentations are free, and all are welcome. Fraud affects people of all ages. Organizers say, “Even if you think this does not affect you, it does, or will, as frauds are continually being improved.”
June 3 & 4 @ 7:30 pm Sunday, June 5 @ 2 pm MATINEE (No Sunday Evening Movie)
THE BAD GUYS
June 10, 11, 12 @ 7:30 pm
BROTHERHOOD 1926
G. Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron
DOWNTON ABBEY 2
PG. Brenden Fletcher, Brendan Fehr
June 17, 18, 19 @ 7:30 pm
June 24, 25, 26 @ 7:30 pm
G. Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter
TOP GUN: MAVERICK
PG. Coarse language. Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer
More information through the Movie Line 780-673-1325
See You At The Movies!
Jeff Golka
www.jeffgolka.ca Dedicated to you and your family’s full Real Estate needs! HARDISTY 8 quarters
HARDISTY
THE NORTHMAN
14A. Brutal violence, gory scenes Nicole Kidman, Willem Dafoe, Ethan Hawk
Movie Tickets: Adults $9, Seniors & Students $7, Children 3-11 $5
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HARDISTY
**REEL ALTERNATIVE** Monday, June 20 @ 7:30 pm Wednesday, June 22 @ 7:30 pm
HARDISTY
8 quarters/1346 acres Crop/Grain land at Hardisty! Great investment in this active mixed farming operation with home and corralling. This land is within the Hardisty Oil Storage Terminal and located within the Rosyth Land Development Industrial expansion area at Hardisty storage terminal. Approximately 800acres of grain lots of trees on this portion to expand grainland, balance is pasture, oil revenue approx. $14,000 per year. This is ready for Industrial use within development zone with MD of Provost approvals pricing is 3-4million/qtr for development potential. Located close to USD Rail Terminals and near the Primary Hwy 13 for access. A great buy with huge development investment upside. List Price is $5125/acre. View at www.jeffgolka.ca
Terrific Acreage Property and Home, West of Hardisty! Major renovated 1998 home w/Double heated garage, near the pavement Hwy 13 only 10km/Hardisty, 15km/Sedgewick in a scenic valley area. Includes 3.04 acres, animal corrals, 2 water wells, covered shed, and pole shed. Features 3-bedroom onelevel 1442sqft home, spacious kitchen, new flooring/ baseboards, Kitchen/bath renos, lighting, new water conditioner, walk out patio doors and wood burning fireplace. Master bedroom has Ensuite /Jacuzzi tub, and the home is air conditioned. Beautiful place for Retirees, weekend retreats, or smaller family wanting to be out of town and in the fresh Country air. Price $299,000. View www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
SOLD
Hardisty Home, huge lot, double garage great Location! Looking for quiet Country living, a great retirement home out of the city centers or just a wonderful family home? This one owner home built in 1994 features 1385sqft/5bdrs/3baths and (p/f)full basement. Features underfloor heat in basement/Double Garage, oversized 90x120ft lot gives lots parking space for RV, boats cars, irrigated grass, big deck and storage shed. Newer shingles and siding, great location across from the hospital, walking paths and playgrounds. Price $219,900. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”.
REDUCED
Hardisty Lakefront Cottage! Waterfront, close to the public beach, 3 Bedroom CABIN, lakefront property ideal for waterskiing, boating, sea-doo and your own private swimming and beach area. Great Cabin with New Flooring, big living room, natural gas heat, Kitchen area, Fridge, Stove, Utility room and newer shingles. Deck is older and needs re-work. Nicely overlooking the lake in a beautiful, treed setting on Hardisty Lake to watch the sunrise. Good shopping nearby, and close to the Golf Course jump in your cart/clubs and go, or great walking trails nearby! Price $175,000. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
Rivercity
Call: 780-888-4030 Email:
jeffgolka@remax.net
SEDGEWICK / LOUGHEED Modern Upgraded 2008 Home in Lougheed, Double Garage, great Yard! Looking for that special place to retire in a nice home/yard with room for entire family to come visit, or raise a big family? Look no further than this great 6bedroom home, large Kitchen with island, beautiful new flooring, big living room w/gas fireplace, master bedroom ensuite and upstairs laundry. Basement has 3 bedrooms, office, Storage room and built for the lots of room for the whole crew. Garage is double car, insulated w/cement parking pad, curb appeal is terrific, and a full extra vacant lot adjacent is negotiable. Close to playground and an open park area and trout pond in Lougheed, and only minutes to Hardisty or Sedgewick. Price $245,000 www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
SOLD
2 acres of land in town of Sedgewick, Water/Sewer on property! Great Property treed, private spot on main road into Sedgewick with many nice acreages adjacent. Build your home, shop or business development with approval application to the town of Sedgewick. The Town has provided and indication of approval upon acceptable application for residential property this would be a great place for home with land. Level and ready to build on and had a previous older home on which was professionally removed. Revenue from Alta Linc power pole on property helps pay the taxes. Price $79,000 call Jeff for viewing.
KILLAM Excellent 48x68ft Commercial Building in Killam, AB Located perfectly along Hwy 13 and close to Hwy 36 for excellent business exposure. Built in 1997 it has a great office front for retail, and large open shop area, separate bay for conference room, or construction booth. The door is 12ftx14ft and can be modified, if need be, roof is metal, and has a terrific mezzanine with office. Lot is large with .44acres and all gravelled for deliveries and parking. Previously woodworking, cabinet making construction shop, and the equipment is negotiable. Price $389,000 View listing at www.Jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
NEW
PROVOST Big Beautiful 2000sqft Home, 2 garages, on 1/4acre lot in Provost! Hard to find huge lot in Provost, this 4bdrm/3bath home is immaculate. Features huge Kitchen, Breakfast area, large dining room, living room with fireplace, office, and master bedroom/ensuite that is just amazing, also A/C and irrigated grass. Downstairs is perfect for family, recreation room, 1 bedroom, den, and all newer flooring and paint and underfloor heating. Outside is gorgeous yard with privacy, back lane, and big detached heated garage for working in, the ultimate acreage life in town! Price $235,000 www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
SOLD HUGHENDEN / AMISK
Farmland 192acres, Modern RTM home, New Double Heated Garage at Amisk! Looking for the ideal farm, 192acres of pasture, w/3 dugouts, new 4-wire fencing, new Water well, 2 animal waterers, large animal barn w/corrals. Home is gorgeous RTM, big kitchen Double ovens/island, wrap around Deck, New finished basement 2017, new Furnace/air conditioning, large double heated garage and new heated storage work shed. Included is second residence for hired man or family farm in good condition and maintained. Donʼt miss an opportunity to own you own farmland and a beautiful home! Price $795,000. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
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Killam & District
Agricultural Society
Killam Indoor KILLAM MEMORIAL ARENA
FRIDAY JUNE 17
Starts at 7PM Family Night
*Free Admission for students Grade K-6 *Mutton Busting *Free Draws PLUS FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT DUSK (Killam Ball Diamonds)
Admission: Adults $15. Students $10. Children 12 & Under FREE
SATURDAY JUNE 18 Saturday Events *Rodeo SLACK 8AM *Parade 11AM with Street Fair on Main St. Killam to Follow
*RODEO Performance 5:30PM Wild Rose Campbell Campbell McLennan McLennan KILLAM, ALTA.
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Killam Rodeo Parade Saturday! Time to get your Pom Poms!
Main Street Killam 780-385-6693 Call ahead if looking for specific colours! In-Stock Now!
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Welcome to the Rodeo! Friday & Saturday June 17 & 18 Enter to WIN a 3-foot Party Sub
WILD ROSE Corn on the Cob
Killam Marketplace Manager’s Specials
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Co-op Hot Dog or Hamburge Buns
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Co-op Gold Signature Smokehouse 49 ea. Meat Sticks
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Campbell-McLennan Chrysler proudly presents
You’re Invited
6th Annual
78 students participate Killam Black Top in ‘Bike Safety Rodeo’ Saturday June 18 12 - 4 pm Register at Campbell-McLennan in Killam between 9-9:45 am or on main street after the Parade. Parade starts at 11 am. Registration min. $10 donation. All proceeds donated to Flagstaff Food Bank. All donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.
Call to register: 780-385-2121 1st Place Winner: $100 cash + trophy NATHAN LUNTY PHOTOS
Forestburg students recently had the opportunity to participate in a Bike Safety Rodeo, with help from Flagstaff County and AHS, where 78 students were put through their paces on a specially designed course, after learning how to do a bike inspection, and the importance of safety equipment, especially well-fitting helmets. SEE STORY ON PAGE 13
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★★ Inflatables ★★ ★★ Euro Bungee is Back! ★★ ★★ 9 Hole Mini Golf ★★
Wristbands required - purchase on site.
During the Black Top Bonanza main street Killam in front of The Living Room (Theatre)
Saturday, June 18 from immediately following the Parade until 2:45 pm 3 Prizes will be awarded •1 for Pre-1970 Motorcycle •2 for People’s Choice (awards will be given out 2:45pm) *No pre-registration required*, just show up to The Living Room before or after the parade and line up. For more information, contact Ben at 780-385-3587
★★ Killam Lions “Burger ’N Beer” Gardens ★★ ★★ All Afternoon 50/50 Draw ★★
Proceeds go to Flagstaff Kids Connection Daycare
★★ Classic Car Show ‘N Shine (Campbell-McLennan) ★★ ★★ Motorcycle Show ’N Shine (The Living Room) ★★ ★★ Entertainment Stage ★★ poster designed
To register contact Ben at 780-307-3251
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Summertime brings bicycle safety to forefront Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Forestburg students went through a Bike Safety Rodeo at Forestburg School on Thursday, June 9. Organized by Flagstaff County Emergency Services Director Kim Cannady and AHS’s Tara Sieben, the course was held with assistance from Alyssa Zamzow from Alberta Health Services, Flagstaff County Peace Officer Skyler Zelinski, and FRESS Firefighters Chad Kuefler and Nathan Lunty. In all, 78 students, from Kindergarten through to Grade 6, were taught bicycle safety. Cannady says, “We started with a bike inspection, checking tires, brakes, chain, and seat height. “Then we talked about the importance of helmet use and proper fitting, followed up with hand signals.” Then the real fun began, as the kids got to ride through a course set up on the street. “The Village of Forestburg was good to block off
the street, giving us the whole street to practice on,” says Cannady. He says this is close to the 10th year of holding the event in Forestburg. “We always enjoy doing this for the kids, and hope this makes riding bikes safer for all participants.” Killam RCMP Detaching Acting Corporal Nicholas Daigle says learning bike safety is important. He recommends that all cyclists wear proper safety equipment, such as a helmet, as well as highvisibility clothing. Daigle says bike communication is important. Using hand signals is the only way cyclists have to make drivers aware of their intentions. “The public is encouraged to familiarize themselves with hand signals so that they can communicate with motorists.” He also would like to discourage a concerning trend of seeing cyclists riding on the opposite side of the road. “Biking on the opposite side of the road (facing into oncoming traffic) is not recom-
mended.” Bicycle safety is not just for kids, says the Canada Safety Council. “A bicycle is classified as a vehicle which belongs on the road. Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles. “You must obey the same rules of the road when riding your bike as you do when driving your car. “Cyclists, like motorists, must ride on the right side of the road (except on two-way designated bicycle paths), be sober, stop for stop signs and red lights, signal turns, and yield to traffic that has the right-of-way.” Spruce Grove RCMP have noticed an alarming increase of bicycle accidents already this season, and add, “Police would also like to remind everyone that if you are distracted by a hand-held electronic device, the chances of getting into a collision greatly increase. “It is everyone’s responsibility to do their part so we can all safely enjoy the activities we do.”
COME ONE COME Y’ALL Have a great time at the Rodeo & Black Top Bonanza this weekend!
Budding Ideas Paw Prints Dan & Kathryn Fee
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Hey Y’all! Come on out to the Killam Rodeo
June 17 & 18
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Welcome to the 50th Sales Friday & Saturday ONLY during Rodeo
Medicine Hat Meat Traders Soft Beef Jerky & Caesar Sticks All Flavours! Low L o Fat, High Protein, Hi Gluten Free! G l
It’s BBQ Time! $1 Off! Summer Fun
Tools & Accessories, Pools, water guns, Baskets, Mats, Table Cloths, balls, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, & more!
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Celebrate Dad this Sunday, June 19! Cards, Gifts Galore all found at this store! Op n 9 am Open am - 6 pm pm M nday to Mon o Frid Friday day y Monday Saturd Satu S turday rday day 9 am - 4 pm Saturday
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Alliance Women’s Institute member wins award Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com
Karin Mccracken and her sister Ruby attended the 90th birthday party for Sven Christensen at his farm south of Killam. There were 15 in the congregation on Sunday. Roger Spady was the worship leader. The Women’s Institute Convention was in Camrose from June 7 to
8. Julia Feltham, Vickie Cloakey, and I attended. We had 20 entries in handicraft. Our member, Dorothy Fisher, got an outstanding award in knitting for her knit afghan. The Alliance Farmers Market is this week. Happy Father's Day. Friends of the Battle River Railway have a great idea: take Dad on a train trip on Sunday. It includes a meal in the historic Heisler Hotel. They have great food there. July 1 in Alliance is
Howdy folks! Welcome to the Killam Rodeo! Vision Credit Union is proud to support such an important and exciting community event! Steven Gratrix Branch Manager Vision Credit Union, Killam Branch Ph: 780-385-3731 Fax: 780-385-2406
visit with several people who I had not seen in some time: Tony Bazuta, David Grant, and Bev.
really shaping up. There will be something for all ages. I stopped at the Trading Post on Sunday afternoon and had a brief
Welcome to the Killam Rodeo!
Notice: We will be open this thi summer on Tuesdays from 9 am to 5 pm starting July 12. Drop by and meet our Newcomer Connector Treena Brooke!
Howdy Y’all! Kick up your heels and have a great time at the
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The Community Press, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 - Page 15
Daysland Parent Council looking for some Participaction Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Daysland School Parent Council is looking at finishing the new playground by completing a new track for school athletes, but so far that’s proven to be a daunting task. Council member Laura Zwack says that estimates the group has received are around the $300,000 mark, and says only about $15,000 of that is labour, the rest is the actual cost of materials. She says the group has applied for a number of community grants, but has not been successful. It was through that process that they discovered their latest project, which even if it doesn’t turn out to be ‘the one’ will still bring a great benefit to both students and the entire community. Daysland Parent Council has registered with the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge. It runs from June 1 to 30, and is a national physical activity initiative that encourages Canadians to get active in search of Canada’s Most Active Community. One community will earn a grand prize of $100,000, and there are 13 other prizes available, five in Alberta. Zwack says, “It’s not necessarily sheer numbers, because of course we can’t compete with a city. It’s based on a percentage of the population who participate, and that’s where we have a real chance, if we can get more people moving and registering.” Community members and groups can either track their activity by downloading the free ParticipACTION app from Google Play or the App Store, or community members can also track physical activity minutes for themselves, their families or an organization or group on the website. (www.participaction.com/ community/challenge). Zwack says the school has been tracking students’ hours as they participate in swimming lessons, and hikes, and says Providence Place has already partnered with the school to add their residents’ activities. “I have also approached the Daysland Seniors Club and they were excited
about helping, too,” she says. Zwack says there’s no fancy equipment needed. “You don’t need a fancy watch, you can manually enter your activities either through the app or online. “It doesn’t matter if you are walking, gardening, or housecleaning; if you register and log your time, it all counts.” Zwack says she has a
family account, and swears, “I’ve never walked so much in my life, logging around 15,000 steps a day.” She says, “You can also have an organization account, like a ball team, soccer team, as a business, or whoever. You can enter individually and be eligible for daily prizes, and teams can win weekly prizes.” She says for the big prize, as far as she under-
stands, the top 50 communities will be picked and invited to submit an essay on why they should be the winning community and win one of the 13 available prizes. Zwack says Participation categorizes Daysland as “Daysland/Heisler,” broadening the number of people who can help. At present, Daysland/Heisler is in
14th place on the Alberta leaderboard, and she’d like to hit the top five by the end of June or sooner. She says Daysland has such incredible recreation facilities, like the walking trail and golf course, and anyone using them and tracking their time can help. Planning ahead, Zwack is also looking for participating individuals and
groups to take photos of themselves participating, and either share them to the Daysland and District Families social media, or send them to her directly. Participating in the Most Active Community challenge won’t just help the school, it’s a great opportunity to get active for a great cause and reap the benefits both physically and mentally.
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