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Cloverlodge Stampede set to return; no Vikings in the Streets but organizers will help Patricia Harcourt Editor The 2021 Cloverlodge Stampede will be happening in Viking but rodeo goers will have to wait until July of this year to take in the festivities.

“It was supposed to be held in mid-June, that was last weekend,” said President of the Cloverlodge Stampede Association Committee Corey Haeberle.

But that couldn’t happen due to the health restrictions imposed by Stage 2 of the province’s summer reopening plans. The province is expected to go into Stage 3 at the end of June or beginning of July which opens up all restrictions and would allow the rodeo to be a ‘go.’

Now the Cloverlodge Stampede will be held July 24 and 25 for this year only.

“We’re hoping they’ve removed all the restrictions by then,” said Haeberle.

The last rodeo hap-

pened in 2019 and was held along with “Viking in the Streets.” That proved to be real success story and everyone was looking forward to doing it again.

“People really came out and all the committee members were really pleased,” Haeberle said, of the first joint venture in 2019.

“There was one gate fee to do the fair and the rodeo, it worked out really well,” he said, explaining that people wore a wristband that got them into both venues. If a person had no wristband, they were simply charged at the gate to access the rodeo.

The medieval style Vikings in the Streets won’t have its festival this year, either. However, organizers do plan to help the other venues.

Vikings in the Streets organizer Jamie Buttner confirmed that, if Cloverlodge happens in July and Chariot and Chuckwagon races take place in mid-August, the

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“That was kind of a big thing for our committee and why we wanted to use it this year,” he said.

“Hopefully everybody’s willing to come out and enjoy the entertainment with their family. If the government opens up for Stage 3, we’ll be having our rodeo on July 24 and 25 for sure.”

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“This year, barring restrictions, we will have a concession on site and a beer gardens.

“We want to make it work and give something to the community. This year, we’re going with the rodeo and in the future we hope to be back with the fair.”

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As a Lakeland Rodeo Association (LRA) sanctioned event, Haeberle said they expect to see lots of contestants this year.

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Viking in the Streets will contribute Bouncy Castles and activities for the children, Buttner said.

“We’ll do it just so we can work together, help each other out and make it successful,” he explained.

The plan is to be back full force next year to join up with the rodeo once again.

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Historic Bruce Stampede being organized to return in 2021 Patricia Harcourt Editor

The “biggest little rodeo in Canada” is going ahead this year thanks to a unanimous decision by the Bruce Stampede Association Board of Directors.

“We unanimously decided to continue with planning he 2021 Bruce Stampede with weekend activities as close to normal as possible,” said Stampede Association President Robbie, Chomik.

But he added that the 2021 Bruce Stampede is set to run July 31 - Aug. 1 “is contingent on the Alberta government’s “Open for Summer “ Stage 3 timeline.

In other words, the rodeo will happen if there

are no restrictions placed on it, which means the province will have to be in Stage 3 by that time.

“It isn’t worth it to have the stands half full,” he said, “If there are restrictions we might not even have one.”

But Chomik expressed his own feeling that somehow the province would reach the 70 per cent target in time to open up for summer rodeo action.

The board had to get its board approval to hold a rodeo in 2021 into the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association, or CPRA, by last Friday “We can always cancel later,” he said, if it turns out the restrictions are not lifted.

The Bruce rodeo is usually a three-day affair but this time only Saturday and Sunday are for sure.

Saturday, July 31 will have the amateur rodeo followed by the Saturday Night Dance.

Sunday, Aug. 1, there will be a pancake breakfast and parade in the morning in the Hamlet of Bruce, followed by the professional rodeo on the Stampede grounds in the afternoon.

As for Friday, July 30, Chomik was unsure if an evening of supper and entertainment would be in the cards for this year.

He hoped people would come for the activities, saying people need to come out and get together for the sake of their health.

“The older fellas will be happy to see and talk to someone,” he said, after the long isolation brought on by the coronavirus pandemic which took

hold in March 2020.

“You need human interaction,” he said, which is one of the things many people didn’t get much of during this time of COVID-19.

But he was unsure of how many rodeo contestants will be able to make the rodeo, especially from

the United States. He noted that the federal government opened the border for American rodeo riders to go to the Calgary Stampede in mid-July.

“We normally get some American contestants,” he said, but added they might not come to Bruce this time if they have to

quarantine first.

However, the CPRA told his board that Bruce should get “lots of contestants,” he said. “We’ll know better by the end of June, beginning of July,” if Stage 3 happens and the province opens up to allow for unrestricted rodeoing and watching.

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Active COVID numbers continue to drop thanks to high vaccination rates Patricia Harcourt Editor

The dropping numbers of the COVID-19 virus in the province is being reflected in local cases also going down.

There are now no active cases as of June 14 in Viking (Beaver County East - down from only one last week; and six active cases in Tofield (Beaver County West) - down from eight previously.

The eastern part of the county is now 54.2 per cent vaccinated, or 1,293 people over the age of 12 years. The western part of the county is 51.5 per cent vaccinated, or 4,057 people.

There are five active cases in the M.D. of Wainwright, which had been 15 last week. And Flagstaff County has only one active case this week, down from 28 a week ago.

At the COVID-19 update on June 15, it was reported there were 127 new cases total, with 271 people in hospital and 68 in intensive care.

With 4,400 tests done within that same period, the positivity rate was 2.9 per cent, with 85 additional cases of variants of concern.

The 2,800 active cases in the province is the lowest since early last fall.

As of June 13, 3.4 million doses of vaccine have been administered, as well as an additional 46,000 on Monday, June 14.

With 69 per cent of the population vaccinated with at least one dose of vaccine, and 22 per cent with both doses, this puts

the province very close to reaching the 70 per cent threshold of first doses needed to attain Stage 3 of the summer reopening plan.

This would kick in a complete relaxation of restrictions expected at the end of June or beginning of July.

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War Amps key tag service celebrates 75 years The War Amps begins its 2021 key tag mailing to local residents this week with the theme “You Are a Part of What We Do,” marking the 75th anniversary of the association’s Key Tag Service and paying tribute to the public for helping make it a success.

In the letter accompanying the key tags, parents Tracie and Jeremy describe how The War Amps has supported their family, from the day their daughter, Michaela Blakslee, was born missing part of her left arm, as well as some fingers and toes.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR The GraceLife Church in Alberta has been at the centre of a recent controversy about pandemic restrictions. The rural church located outside Edmonton has resisted restrictions on public gatherings issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The pastor James Coates was charged with violating the Public Health Act in December after the church failed an inspection. He was jailed shortly thereafter when he would not agree to his bail conditions.

After being released, Coates continued to conduct services that flouted the province’s COVID-19 protocols, leading Alberta Health Services (AHS) to order the church closed on April 7.

There have been at least 12 reported outbreaks in Alberta churches to date. The most tragic occurred at Living Spirit United Church early in the pandemic, when 41 people attended a birthday celebration of an elderly congregant. Twenty-four people contracted the virus as a result and two died.

Research out of Australia has demonstrated the elevated risk of COVID-19 transmission in places of worship. This is not surprising, given the activities commonly undertaken in church: singing, shaking hands, hugging — which all come with a high transmission risk. What is surprising, however, is that churches have emerged at the centre of pandemic skepticism movements that resist public health measures.

Pandemic skepticism meets pandemic reality While recent research has found a connection between religiosity and elevated pandemic skepticism, the vast majority of Albertan faith communities have followed public health guidelines without protest.

GraceLife Community Church is an outlier in their resistance to these measures.

While GraceLife has not reported an outbreak, Southside Victory Church in Calgary has been less fortunate. AHS has not reported any official numbers in relation to the church, but we can assume there have been

at least 10 cases due to its inclusion on the provincial outbreak list.

In an April sermon, Senior Pastor Craig Buroker struggled to acknowledge the suffering of his sick congregants, while still questioning the severity of the pandemic.

He referred to COVID-19 as “the flu” and emphasized the “99 per cent” survival rate for the infected.

This is a classic example of cognitive dissonance — a state of internal contradiction usually reserved for apocalyptic religious groups who are forced to reckon with their continued existence when the world fails to end as planned.

Sources of pandemic denial Three primary factors contribute to pandemic denial and resistance to public health orders in churches: finances, political culture and theology.

Some research suggests that the pandemic has not significantly impacted church finances. However, many churches are indeed struggling and have flouted public health regulations as a means of increasing funds. It worked for Grace Community Church in Los Angeles, whose weekly donations increased six-fold after the church’s pastor openly mocked health restrictions.

The church has close ties with GraceLife.

Second, what drives a church to resist public health orders isn’t its Christianity, but the political culture in which the church is situated.

GraceLife’s public statement on the pandemic repeats numerous themes circulated by pandemic skeptics, including Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s comparison of COVID-19 to influenza. GraceLife’s statement mirrors those of U.S. churches who repeated Donald Trump’s pandemic skepticism to justify their own resistance to public health measures.

This rhetoric also aligns the churches with fringe anti-government elements like farright groups and QAnon conspiracy theo-

rists.

Shortly after GraceLife was ordered shut, groups that describe themselves as “patriots” — a label commonly used in QAnon conspiracy circles — arrived to protest a barrier placed around GraceLife to prevent people entering the church.

Theology as an afterthought Theology only appears in GraceLife’s argument to support their financial and political positions. They argue that public health regulations prevent members from taking part in the Great Commission. In other words, it inhibits their ability to evangelize.

Restriction resistant churches read public health guidelines through the “Christian persecution complex.” This perspective assumes an attack on a single Christian is an attack on all Christians, and has played out in right-wing U.S. media coverage of Gracelife.

Researchers suggest Americans subscribing to Christian nationalism are more likely to eat in restaurants, visit people indoors, gather in larger groups and are less likely wear a mask or wash their hands. Christian nationalists think of Canada and the United States as distinctly Christian nations. As such, they look to fuse Canadian and American politics and civic life with a narrow conservative version of Christian culture and morality.

GraceLife’s leaders have accused churches following health restrictions of being allied with “Caesar”. A reference to the Roman Empire, which many Christians understand as being complicit in Jesus’ execution and a persecutor of the early church.

Coates has claimed the government does not have the right to protect us from death.

His words to this effect are quite chilling: “We live in a fallen world. Viruses and death are inevitable. A virus has unleashed on the world, God is sovereign over that virus. The effects of that virus are not the

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Coates is trying to justify his dismissal of the pandemic and the death that inevitably comes with it.

Challenging government authority has also led Coates and others who have joined this pandemic skeptic bandwagon to target Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Deena Hinshaw and other healthcare workers. Coates says he has “demonstrated clearly that the threat to Alberta is not COVID-19.

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Persecution stories are like currency. In this case they are being used to produce actual currency. The public health charges, the arrest of church leaders, and the ongoing criticism of the church play into these narratives.

In sociology, we often note that privilege is more difficult to acknowledge than poverty. The fact that the Alberta government has allowed communities of faith to meet in person for most of the pandemic, albeit in a reduced capacity, while non-religious cultural communities have not, does not seem to cross the minds of leaders like Coates.

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Word on the Street: Abandoned vehicle found with fake printed plates On June 7, police received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle.

Police located the vehicle and found that the license plate attached to the vehicle had been printed on a colour printer on white paper.

The vehicle was towed and this matter is still under investigation.

That same morning, police received a complaint of a break and enter into a vacant property. Police are continuing their investigation into this complaint.

Later that morning, a complaint was received of a person who was not abiding by his court conditions. This matter is still under investigation.

That afternoon, police received a complaint regarding the welfare of a child. The complainant stated the child appeared to be locked out of his house while it was raining, and it was unknown where the parents were.

Police attended and located the child and waited for the parent to return home; at which point the parent was spoken to regarding the situation.

On June 9, police received a complaint of a break and enter into a shed located behind a

business. The complainant noted the door had been pried open, nothing was noted to be missing from the property. No witnesses or suspects have been identified at this time.

That evening, a complaint was received regarding suspicious activity.

The complainant noticed that a generator from his yard had been dragged across the yard to the corner of the property. The complainant returned his generator to his property and secured it.

On June 10, police received a complaint of a residential break and enter. The complainant stated that she returned home and noticed some of her property in bags.

Some of the bags were seen in the alley by the fence as if they were left there to be retrieved later. The complainant stated she had a garage sale earlier and had a subject inquiring about some of the items she was selling; the complainant noted these items were packed in the bags. This matter is still under investigation.

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Province announces vaccine lottery; 3 $1M draws

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Following the lead of other provinces, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Sunday, June 13 that Alberta has introduced a new provincewide lottery related to COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Man charged after shooting incident near Chipman On the evening of June 7, the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a shooting at a rural residence in the Chipman area.

Upon arrival, police located an injured male, who was quickly transported to the hospital in stable condition.

With the assistance of the Strathcona County RCMP, the suspect was located, arrested, and held for a bail hearing.

Police are not considering this is a random shooting, and it is believed that the victim and suspect are known to each other.

The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP’s GIS Unit has taking carriage of the investigation and can confirm that victim received serious but non-life threatening injuries, and is expected to make a full recovery.

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18 and older who gets fully vaccinated has three chances to win $1,000,000.

The first draw, to be held in July, is for anyone who has received at least their first dose.

Registration for the July draw will close one week after the province reaches the 70 per cent mark.

That means when 70 per cent of eligible Albertans have had their first dose.

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There will be two more draws, held in August and September, for those who have reached a second-dose status by then.

Registration into the draw is not automatic.

Albertans must register by going to: alberta.ca/lottery.

There is a limit of one entry per person.

Proof of vaccination is not required to enter, but the winning entry must provide proof of

residency (must be Alberta) and must have their immunization status verified. If they received the first dose of the vaccine outside the province, they will be required to prove their vaccine status, and that the vaccine received is one that has been approved as a COVID19 vaccine by Alberta Health Services.

Kenney says, “This lottery will help us cross that 70 per cent threshold so we can reopen and stay open.

Albertans have already responded in such a big way to our vaccine program and we’ve been able to lift many health restrictions because of their efforts.

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Viking residents deal with two water main leaks in a week Patricia Harcourt Editor

Residents along a certain stretch of 54 Avenue in Viking had to deal with two water main leaks over a period of several days.

It all started on Friday, June 4, with the Town of Viking announcing that a water line break had occurred between 51 and 52 Street along 54 Avenue.

“Crews are onsite and repairs should be completed today,” stated the town bulletin. HCL Site Services Ltd. underground contractors started work that Friday morning by digging up the street halfway down the block, then locating the specific area of the leak to be repaired.

Later that day, Town CAO Don McLeod stated: “The water break has been repaired. Regulations require us to take three water samples to Edmonton for testing. This will be done first thing tomorrow morning,” when the lab is open only from 8 am. to 4 p.m.

“We are advising that you do not drink the water or use it for cooking until the analysis comes back. This is strictly a safety precaution. All other

normal uses are permitted - bathing, showering, washing clothes, etc.

“Thank you for your patience in the matter,” said McLeod.

Once the all clear was given for the water samples residents got a break for a few days until another leak was detected the following Thursday, June 10. The leak was very near the first one on the same block.

“From Main Street to 52 Street on 54 Avenue the water has been turned off due to another water line leak,” stated McLeod.

“Repair crews have been called and will be onsite by 8 a.m. Friday, June 11.

The public was asked to watch for updates and information coming directly from Public Works staff on the repair.”

The town announced this second break was repaired that same Friday.

Again, the residents were advised not to drink the water or use it for cooking until the water analysis was completed, which would require three water samples going to a lab in Edmonton.

“All other normal water uses are permitted,” stated the town’s Utility Department. On Monday, June 13, the town advised that “water samples

have been tested and the water is safe to drink.”

Town council has discussed the need to replace aging water and sewer lines in the town. The first project planned for this summer would be too replace a

main line running from Main Street west on 53 Avenue to 51 Street.

Timelines are not yet available but McLeod said the tenders for the project are in the process of being drawn up by the town’s engineers.

Above far left, Town of Viking’s CAO Don McLeod and Public Works Director Kevin O’Neill observe HCL at work dealing with a water main break on 54th Avenue.

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Beaver District 4H clubs would like to take the time to thank our buyers for the 2020/2021 4H year. This year continued to present challenges for us with the restrictions in place due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and we were not able to host our public show and sale. We deeply appreciate the support of community individuals and businesses that stepped forward to purchase our 4H steers privately. The response was phenomenal and somewhat overwhelming! We are also grateful to those individuals, community groups and businesses that provided donations, grants and sponsorships throughout the year. Members of the Holden, Viking and Tofield 4H Clubs wish to extend their most heartfelt “Thank You” and hope to see you at our Beaver District Show and Sale in 2022!

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Congratulations to all the members! You have worked hard, preservered and you all did an amazing job!

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Residents along RR 124 say they should have been consulted Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council is reconsidering its decision to let Range Road 124 go to gravel as part of a proposed rerouting of oil and gas vehicles in Division 5 following a presentation June 2.

Muriel and David Hill, who live along the road and oppose the change, spoke with council via teleconference.

Muriel Hill said the couple had done “quite a bit of research” on the issue at hand.

Hill said that they had received a visit from the county’s community peace officer Rick Ells, but still want to know “what’s going on?” regarding the county’s decision.

In May council agreed to a proposal

by Director of Transportation Dan Blackie to downgrade the R.R. 124 to a gravel road in favour of using other roads for energy companies to have easier access to facilities to the south, such as Hardisty.

At that meeting council saw a photo of a water truck from a local energy company which had become stuck in a deep trough trying to take a short cut on the machinery road.

But Hill said this machinery road “a winter road” or a “billy goat road,” which was “no good for summer” use for such a large and heavy vehicle, and the driver should have known better.

“We go down there all the time but we’re not loaded down,” she said.

County CAO Bob Beck told her the decision by council had involved lifting weight restrictions on the R.R. 124 “to get traffic moving in the area.” The decision also put this road, which was to be left to gravel, into the five-year road plan.

Pederson acknowledged that the roads in question were not heavy equipment roads, adding he “understands both sides perfectly…The 124 has been oiled many years and nobody wants to give up what they’ve had.”

“Oil companies come and go,” replied Hill. “They just pack up and go,” leaving weeds and abandoned sites.

She believed these companies should

not “take precedence over farmers that have been there for 50 years,” adding the water truck driver marooned on that winter road had alternate roads that would have been adequate.

“He used that road 15 times before he really fell in,” she said, noting government decisions “are made based on research and talking to ratepayers…

That didn’t happen here. And just one guy making a bad decision makes the decision (for the county).”

Hill said that the couple already dealt with one threat to tear up the road 10 years ago in favour of upgrading another road. “We ran over and they had already torn up 100 feet,” she said, calling it a “random decision” with no consultation.

She said the same thing is happening again.

“Why not talk to the ratepayers?” she asked at council’s June 2 regular meeting. “No one has talked to us.”

Muriel Hill also referred to a document dated June 29, 1963 she has regarding an agreement for upkeep of the R.R. 124. The road was once paved in the early 1960s and has been maintained with oil ever since.

“It’s an oiled road now,” she said, but “nobody seems to listen to us…The oil companies are not going to stay forever.” She also refuted that the driver was headed for Hardisty the day he fell into the winter road. So he wasn’t trying to find a quick way around in order to get there faster.

“Why truckers went that way, I can’t imagine,” said Hill.

As for the suggestion that the changes to roads are necessary because “oil is up and booming,” she said: “No, it isn’t.”

She asked if gravel was better than pavement for truckers, but received no reply. “Why would tearing this one (R.R. 124) up solve the issue,” she said.

“We don’t get that, either.”

And calcium chloride on the road is also not the answer because Hill said it “lasts about three weeks.”

Hill said they now “feel left in the lurch,” adding: “We pay heavy taxes.”

The couple is willing to get along with the oil companies and can live with

empty sites in the area. But, she said, “The oil industry is not booming,” having heard of companies who may be abandoning their local sites.

As for the argument that oil companies pay taxes, “Well so are we,” she said, predicting “We will have another disaster road in the future…So rather than repair roads you will tear them up.

“One trucker falls in a billy goat trail and you’re going to tear up the road,” she said, calling it “suspicious.”

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) recalled the incident 10 years previously cited by Hill. “It was arbitrarily done,” he said, of the decision at that time. Although the road was saved, he remembered that “a decision was made without council’s approval.”

Hrabec also wondered about the road agreement with these energy companies and the fact that haulers are supposed to use certain routes under the agreement.

“If that truck was not on an agreed upon road then you are bang on,” he told the Hills, calling it “an operator issue…As a council we talked about machinery roads and what to do with them,’ he said, agreeing they are “only used in the spring and fall.

“The point is we can save the road and a road agreement is in place,” he concluded.

“I’ve learned more about Division 5 with Councillor Pederson than I have in the last 10 years,” said Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2), adding he “realizes there are oil companies who are here today and gone tomorrow.”

He said council would look at the road agreements to determine if the oil and gas companies are following procedure.

“I won’t let this go on the back burner,” he said, telling Muriel Hill the council “might have got it wrong.”

Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce took the opportunity to discuss the county’s handling of the road issue in general.

“People need to know the importance of good infrastructure so farmers can farm,” said Bruce. “Other people don’t seem to realize it.”

Showing photos of roads in his division after heavy rainfall, he said: “Every time it rains,” the soupy looking roads go on for mile after mile while farmers are trying to deliver grain.

“Residents say they are willing to pay more taxes so we can fix the roads,” he said, recalling a previous motion he made for that purpose was defeated by the other councillors.

Bruce said he “wants an increase in taxes so we can fix these roads,” which were built in the 1940s and 1950s.

“They cannot take the weight of the trucks and machinery of today,” said Bruce, calling it “unacceptable in this day and age” that he has to have his combine pulled out of a ditch because the road can’t sustain it.

He said that such problems are not the grader operator’s fault. “They work with the tools we give them,” noting the county did make some changes such as increasing the size of gravel used on the roads and increasing the number of graders and operators by two to better cover the road system.

“But we lack the willpower to do something about the roads.” he said, noting that “an election is coming up” and suggesting ratepayers ask their councillors what objectives they have for this issue.

Kallal then said he wanted Bruce’s motion brought back to council.

Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook said to the Hills: “Yes, I hear you that you would have liked and expected to be consulted before decisions are made.

We can do better than that…

“We do have a ton of roads in the county and we can’t get to them all at once,” he said, while conceding that “we’re not getting to them fast enough.”

Before wrapping up, Kallal expressed the wish that some of the public works people had been present but as the meeting is recorded they will be able to review the Hills’ presentation.

CAO Beck said he would bring back to the next council some of the information that may have been missing when the first decision was made about the road in question.

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Clarification - June 9, 2021 Article on Beaver Dam Removal At the June 2 Regular Meeting of Council, Council discussed concerns that have been received regarding beaver dams located on private property.

Council passed amendments to the Level of Service Overland Drainage Policy and the Level of Service Pest Control Policy to address these concerns. The policies now state that beaver dam removal may be completed on private lands, at the request of the landowner according to the Fee for Services Bylaw.

Three Readings were also given to the Fee for Service Bylaw which now includes the following fee structure: Private Land Beaver Dam Removal - 50 per cent cost share between landowner and County. Equipment, transportation, and labour costs based on current year Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association equipment rates.

The removal of beaver will be the responsibility of the landowner.

If you have any questions, please contact the Agricultural Fieldman with Beaver County at 780-663-3730.

ILLEGAL DUPMING Illegal dumping is an issue that can be found just about everywhere.

A quick search online brings up countless stories of cities and municipalities across North America that are dealing with the issue.

While it should seem like a no brainer, and it certainly is not the majority that take part in illegal dumping, it can and has been an issue we have dealt with in Beaver County. Illegal dumping costs ˧˔˫ˣ˔ˬ˘˥Ϡ˦ ˠˢˡ˘ˬ ˧ˢ ˖˟˘˔ˡ ˨ˣʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˜˧ ˖˔˨˦˘˦ ˗˔ˠ˔˚˘ ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ environment..

One common excuse for illegal dumping can be limited access to waste disposal. Residents of Beaver County have access to five transfer stations as well as the Beaver Regional Landfill for the disposal of their waste. Residents can rent large bins for construction and demolition waste as well as smaller bins for day to day waste disposal. There is also waste collection provided in the urban municipalities within the region. These services are subsidized for residents, keeping the costs low relative to what residents of other areas would pay for their waste disposal.

Large items can be brought to the Lindbrook, Ryley and Viking Transfer Stations at any time, and there are Large Item Pick-ups that take place in the urban municipalities a couple times a year.

The environmental impacts of illegal dumping are varied and can be severe. There are plenty of opportunities to be able to properly, safely and conveniently dispose of your waste within Beaver County. Do not illegally dump garbage.

DID YOU KNOW? Placing g your garbage in a tied bag reduces the chance of it spi p lling g onto the street or alley when the waste bin is dumped into the collection trucks. Spilled litter attracts scavengers and can blow around causing the area to look unsightly. This is one small step we can take to show pride in our communities!

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Councillor, reeve praise grader operators - recent rains create road issues Patricia Harcourt Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) had some kind words for the county’s grader operators during councillor reports at the June 2 regular council meeting.

Hrabec felt the two soaking rainfalls experienced by the county this spring were “cause for concern.”

“I think the grader operators have been doing as best they can,” he said, referring to the resulting washboard roads.

He praised Director of Transportation Dan Blackie’s road program of putting heavier gravel in the wet spots which he said “seemed to work pretty good…I got good feedback on that.”

As for the culvert program, Hrabec said he is getting questioned about that, stating: “I’m getting the same question from farmers asking for a culvert and they don’t have one yet,” wanting to know if public works is “still working on that list.”

As a representative on the local library board, Hrabec said he “is happy they are opening again,” referring to the province’s lifting of pandemic health restrictions for Stage 2 of the summer reopening program.

Hrabec also informed council about two fundraisers in Holden, one by the agriculture society called “Feed the Farmers,” with burgers being cooked and picked up at the Complex.

“I think people are eager to get back out into the community,” he said, of its success.

As Chair of the Beaver Foundation Board, Hrabec said the local seniors’ facilities had to deal “with a couple of COVID issues,” noting: “It’s been a tough haul for the seniors (as) they had to get stuck in their rooms again.”

As Chair of the Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC) he also reported that the board is currently working on its bylaws.

Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook said he has been busy as the representative on the Tofield and Area Health Foundation board.

He informed council that murals have been installed on the common area walls of the Long Term Care Centre and they have “brought to life” that common area in the hallways. This was due to a memorial donation which also gives the residents a lively interactive area for their benefit.

The foundation held a “Be Sweet to Mom” fundraiser, which was handled online this year due to Covid restrictions with local businesses and raised $900.

“We will have a Canada Day fundraiser,” he said, as the board of trustees works to raise more funds.

Smook also informed council that the Community Attraction and Retention Committee, an offshoot of the health foundation, has won the 2021 Rhapsody Award. “We now have three doctors in Tofield,” which recently includes a female doctor to add to the two male doctors currently practicing there.

He said that RPAP is celebrating its 30th year and “has had a big impact on rural medicine.”

The Tofield Library Board received 19 applications for the position of library manager, he said.

Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce reported that he attended a meeting at Claystone Waste Ltd., but informed council most of the meeting subjects were confidential.

Bruce said he got “numerous calls right after the rain,” adding he had “hundreds of pictures of water laying” intersection to intersection.

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Bruce said there are “some roads that have no crown due to the heavy spring traffic,” and “people want to know what the county’s plans are” regarding water. He has also received many calls about the beaver issues in the county.

The roads, water and beaver issues “need to be addressed,” said Bruce, saying young families want to move into the area but the roads need fixing so they can access the area.

“It’s hard to bring in heavy building materials with a soft road,” he said. “We have to keep attracting people into the community.”

Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson said he attended his first Highway 14 Regional Water Commission meeting with the new CAO on hand.

He reported getting eight calls from people regarding the water rate increase that kicked in the first of June.

The water commission also has to deal with the ongoing issue of water and sewer system repairs in the villages of Holden and Ryley, which were interrupted last year by several problems.

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) praised the local RCMP during his report on Rural Crime Watch in Beaver County.

“We have seen great leadership from the Tofield and Viking detachments,” he said, including the police fanouts that are very helpful to RCW members.

“I’m quite impressed with the representation from the RCMP in both detachments.”

“I have had calls from ratepayers about the roads,” he said, “especially since the recent rains.”

Kallal noted his area received four inches of rain resulting in “lots of boils” on the roads.

But he added that “Public Works is doing a good job,” in dealing with the road issues.

2021 Construction Schedule

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Beaver County Service Centre 5120 - 50 Street Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (780) 663-3730 Fax: (780) 663-3602 Toll Free: 1-866-663-1333 www.beaver.ab.ca Email: administration@beaver.ab.ca

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The following Development Application has been APPROVED (except where otherwise noted) by the Development Officer under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No. 98-801, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

2021 Vegetation Management Program

APPEAL DEADLINE: July 7, 2021 Application No. 020020-21-D0035 Applicant: Buckley, Sean Location: SE 6-50-17-W4 Development: Shop for woodworking business Any person wishing to appeal a decision may do so by serving written notice on the prescribed form (stating reasons for the appeal) and submitting the applicable fee of $200.00 to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at the following address. The notice of appeal must be submitted before 4:30 pm on the appeal deadline date shown above, or be postmarked by the appeal deadline date. The prescribed form is available at www.beaver.ab.ca or at the County office. Further information regarding the above decision(s) may be obtained from the County Office, Ryley, Alberta.

SECRETARY Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Beaver County, Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 (780) 663-3730 Due to COVID-19, all appeal hearings will be held electronically until further notice.

Beaver County Auction Beaver County is selling equipment and supplies that are no longer needed for operations via Government Surplus Online Auction. The auction will be managed by GovDeals and is now live. All bidding and purchases follow the regulations of GovDeals.

Various items such as 7130 John Deere MFWD, Aluminum Tank Trailer, AMT 600 utility unit, Honda TRX450 Quad, 44” Swisher Mower, misc tire/rims ect.

For more details please visit: https://www.govdeals.com/beavercountyab

Employment Opportunity

2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTION WORKERS The County is seeking to fill the following positions on Election Day, October 18, 2021: • Presiding Deputy Returning Officer • Deputy Returning Officer • Voting Station Attendant (tentative – subject to COVID-19 public health restrictions) • Stand-by workers (must be available on short notice should a cancellation occur) For more information and an application form, go to www.beaver.ab.ca. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 pm, August 31, 2021.

As part of Beaver County’s roadside maintenance program, the removal of trees, brush, and regulated weed species within Beaver County road allowances will be running from May through October 2021.

• Spot herbicide applications will be conducted within all divisions to control tree and brush regrowth within County road allowances.

• Blanket Spraying will be conducted within Division 5.

• Mechanical roadside brush control efforts will be focused within Divisions 3 and 4 (Holden and Bruce areas). The mechanical removal and clearing of trees from County road allowances is targeted at improving traffic safety and machinery movement, eliminating areas prone to the trapping in the winter months and improving sight lines at intersections and yard sites.

• Roadside mowing operations will commence in late June/early July, depending on growing conditions. Roadside mowing will be conducted on all County roads west of Secondary Highway 834, and hard-surfaced roads east of Secondary Highway 834.

• For information regarding weed control, brush control, and haying along provincial primary and secondary highways please contact Alberta Transportation at 310-0000.

For more information regarding the 2021 Beaver County Vegetation Management Program, or service requests related to vegetation management, please contact Mike Bates, Agricultural Fieldman, or Aimee Boese, Agricultural Fieldman, at 780-663-3730.

Township Road 512 Construction Update Over the next few weeks, Township Road 512 from Range Road 191 to 195, will be upgraded from an oiled surface to an all-weather hard surfaced road. This involves stabilizing the road base with soil cement before applying two coats of “chip seal”.

While this process is much different from the process to pave a road with asphalt, the end result will seem similar to residents and the travelling public resulting in a road that is not dusty when it is dry, nor muddy when it is wet.

During this construction phase, portions of the road may be closed to allow crews to work safely. Please use another route. Detours will be posted or be cautious when you need to drive through construction zones (local traffic only). Beaver County's goal is to provide a healthy, injury free work environment for all employees, contractors, visitors and general public. Already this year we have had people exceeding the posted speed limit through our construction zones, endangering staff, contractors and the public.

There are potential hazards to the public and vehicles during the construction process. This can include heavy machinery, dust or mud, road material such as gravel, asphalt coatings and rock chips.

We apologize for the inconvenience that road maintenance and upgrading causes, but the same roads that receive the most traffic also need the most maintenance. Thank-you for your patience and understanding during construction. If you have any questions, please call the Beaver County Service Centre at 780-663-3730.

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COMING COMING EVENTS EVENT The Viking Historical Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. at the Museum (weather permitting) If there needs to be a change of venue, it will be posted on Facebook and the Town Website.

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New CAO excited to begin work at Village of Holden office Moush John Staff Reporter

After months of searching, the Village of Holden has appointed Amanda Cox as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

A resident of Camrose, Cox is not new to all the administrative duties that her new position entails.

“In my previous company I worked in different departments and held several titles, and had to use my analytical skills to resolve issues with both clients and government officials, so I’m hoping my past will guide me in my role here, in both functioning and the outcomes,” Cox said.

“The opening for this position was a great opportunity for an individual such as myself. I’ve had several Zoom meetings and teleconferences in this past month with regards to promoting The Village of Holden and the community alike.

“Networking too is equally important, and a great way to promote our community.”

Cox added that in her previous role she had daily interactions with individuals from all levels of society and work organizations.

“Honestly, just treating everyone with respect and having compassion are the best tools for anyone in any

position. Additionally, servicing the community with a positive outlook and a ‘can do’ attitude will bring a certain amount of success on its own!”

She explained that having worked in Edmonton for years she could definitely say that serving a small community such as Holden allows for a more personal touch and interaction “which is nice.”

“It is my hope that I will soon be able to address community members on a first-name basis and form positive working relationships with them.”

She added that her first month was a busy one with the majority of her focus on getting settled in and organizing day-to-day planning.

“Ideally I would like to focus on some of the outstanding areas that have been overlooked for the past few months,” Cox stated.

“Elections are always a fun and exciting time. There are lots of preparatory work to be done, and surely the community will see evidence of that in the coming weeks. It is my hope that this summer will be one filled with safe community events and a focus on the businesses within the village.

“Truthfully, my aim is to bring and maintain the Village in the best possible way. Changes will be dealt with on an ‘as they come’ basis.

“I personally like smooth and easy

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“I look forward to building positive relationships with the community and surrounding residents, and am grateful for the opportunity and hope that I can go above expectations.”

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Irma News

By Marjorie Lawson

We extend sympathy to Karen (Patterson) Turk and her family of

RCMP Continued from Page 5 In the early morning hours of June 11, police responded to a complaint of loud music.

When police attended, there was no music heard. Police warned the occupants regarding the noise. Further investigation revealed that the occupant had outstanding warrants; he was arrested and later released from police custody.

That afternoon, police received a complaint of suspicious activity. The complainant advised while sitting in his residence he noticed a male enter his yard and bend down.

The male appeared to be picking flowers out of the yard.

The complainant confronted the suspicious male who immediately left on foot. Patrols were made in the area and no one was located matching the description that was provided.

In the early evening hours, police assisted the Camrose RCMP with the execution of a warrant in the first instance. The male was located and arrested and has been charged with Break and Enter. He was released from police custody, with conditions and will

be appearing in Camrose Provincial Court at a later date.

That evening, police responded to a property where two youths were dropped off. Police spoke with the parties involved. It was learned that one of the youths used to reside at the residence and was there to tend to her animals.

Another family member advised the youths were not allowed on the property. The police advised all parties this is a civil issue as there was nothing criminal the police could address.

The evening of June 12, police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint.

The caller advised there was a vehicle on the street that appeared to be having mechanical issues.

Police attended the location; however, the vehicle had left the area.

On June 13, police received a request to assist in locating a subject. Police were able to locate the 45-year-old female at her new residence in Viking. She advised she just needed some time alone and was fine.

During this time period, police also dealt with several collisions involving deer and issued violation tickets for various traffic offences.

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Wainwright after the death of Terry Turk. He passed away in Red Deer after fighting COVID-19 for several weeks.

The public library is back to regular evening hours. Executive board members will work shifts until the volunteer schedule is in place.

Cemetery clean-up is Monday, June 21.

Volunteers are encouraged to come out and help. Lunch will be provided.

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Vialta Lodge Chatter: Gazebo project now complete with wooden louvres Marion R. Cottrell When I completed my April column I foolishly said to a few residents that in May I would say NOTHING regarding COVID-19. Then, WHAM! from Saturday, May 8, through until Wednesday, May 19, in an effort to keep us safe, all residents were quarantined in our rooms due to one staffer testing positive for the virus.

How much more could possibly happen in the life and times of Vialta in the remaining eight week days of May? We all required at least that many days to recover from our lock-down. Hence, no May column appeared at all!

However, a very noteworthy event DID occur on Thursday, May 13. Eleanor (Ellie) Collier, a resident, celebrated her 100th birthday. In spite of the lock-down family and staff did their best to make the day special for Ellie. Decorations were hung in her room, various staff came to her door way to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to her, daughters were with her and other family members visited from outside her room. All in all, a memorable day for our Eleanor! She joins the ranks of Marj Hanson and Violet Lancaster, both 100 years old.

Our other Centenarian, Irene Toverud, at 102 and counting, recently moved to Extendicare. We miss you, Irene. We are also sorry to report that Muriel Otto moved on to a higher level of care facility as did Duella Malley. Our best wishes to each of you as you settle into your new surroundings.

Now, here is June. Birds, flowers, lawn mowers whirring, warm sunshiny days welcome rain and all the other pleasures of spring turning cartwheels into summer.

On June 9 we welcomed Violet Lancaster back to our Vialta Family. She

had chosen to return to her own home to ride out the worst part of the COVID storm. We are happy for you to have been able to do that and we are equally happy you have returned.

Our wonderful Gazebo project is complete with wooden louvres to block northwest and northeast winds which, in the past, discouraged us from making use of this outdoor haven. On Tuesday, June 8 we had our first barbeque in it. So enjoyable! We all hope this will be followed by many more.

June 17, Alberta Clothing will be setting up and filling their racks in our Atrium. All public health COVID regulations will be followed. This is our first on-site shopping since restrictions stopped this service. Be prepared vendors. Here come the shoppers!

Our first live entertainment is scheduled for Friday, June 11, when Bob Williams joins us. We’ve watched Bob online numerous times these past months but it isn’t the same as in-person.

“Ralph and Friends” will be here on June 18. We are trusting this will be the beginning of many entertainers. We have g r e a t l y missed the variety and flavour the performers bring to our days.

Our fish survived the winter and are now once again in the outdoor pond soaking up the sunlight where we can enjoy

them.

Ralph and Lois Child left a legacy to Alta-Vi to use for something that would enhance the lives of Vialta Lodge residents. We are pleased to report that one of the projects chosen is well on its way to being completed. That is the addition of a sidewalk going from the southeast corner of Vialta, north to join up with the east-west sidewalk on the north side of Beaver Manor. Residents will be able to walk unimpeded around the properties,

Three residents residing in Vialta Lodge have celebrated 100th year birthdays including, from left, Violet Lancaster, Marjorie Hanson and Eleanor (Ellie) Collier. Former resident Irene Toverud (not shown) was the lodge’s oldest resident before recently moving.

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even if they are using walkers. Two new benches are also being installed along the route for R&R and visiting. Definitely an addition that will be appreciated and well used. Our thanks that Ralph and Lois left us such a thoughtful gift.

A Laugh for the Day: Three seniors are out for a stroll. One of them remarks: “It’s windy” Another replies: “No way, it’s Thursday.” The last one says, “Me too. Let’s have a soda.”

Take care and Stay Safe.

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• A unique floor plan on the main floor, open concept kitchen, dining & living room area • Double detached garage and 2 driveways • Spacious sunroom and huge decks • MLS# E4245343

#24 50121 Rge. Rd. 204 (Cinnamon Ridge) – BEAVER COUNTY

OPEN HOUSE – Sunday from 1 - 4pm $489,900

• 1546 Sq Ft Bungalow (1993) situated on 3.98 acres! 20 mins East • Features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a spacious Master with 4-piece ensuite • Open concept kitchen, dining area and living room with hardwood throughout • Wood burning stove & family rec room • Oversized heated garage & outbuildings • Fruit trees, evergreens, and hedges • MLS# E4244662

#14 51042 Rge. Rd 204 (Trans Oak Estates) - STRATHCONA COUNTY uced!

Price Red 00

• 1199 Sq Ft Historic well maintained 2 - Storey Farmhouse (1910) • Open concept main floor with kitchen, dining area and living room • 4 bedrooms on upper level • 4-piece bathroom and mudroom/laundry room at rear entrance • Oversized detached garage • Huge pie-shaped lot with firepit & patio.

• Close to historic Old Downtown • MLS# E4233057

$259,9

6 Langley Dr. – FORT SASKATCHEWAN

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• 1416 Sq Ft, Air-Conditioned Family Home (2005) • Immaculate 4-Bedroom, 3-Bathroom • Newer Stainless Steel Appliances • Open Concept with Natural Gas Fireplace • 22' x 22' Heated Double Attached Garage • Close to Schools & Hospital • MLS# E4227732

4504 57A Avenue – TOFIELD

SOLD SOLD SOLD

TWO HILLS COUNTY RECREATION LAND • W4-12-55-27 NW 146 acres with 1/2-mile frontage on the North Saskatchewan river. HWY 29 and RR 123 50± acres of cultivation power at property Nicely treed lot for a building site. Price $350,000 STRATHCONA COUNTY • 39.29 acres R.V. Storage Park with permit for 600 trailers Price $2,160,000 • Part of NE ¼ - 24 – 53 – 23 – W4 19.19 acres currently agricultural land located in the approved Cambrian development plan. With proposed multi family dwellings land use. Price $2,300,000 Hobby Farm • 53142 RGE RD 224 40.03 acres with 35 ± cultivation. 1950 built 1000 sq ft bungalow on property with large shop and various other buildings.

Future local industrial zoning on property and located in Bremner concept plan. Price $1,295,000

SOLD

LAND FOR SALE WETASKIWIN COUNTY • W5-4-47-1-W 53.93 acres fenced pasture as well lease income. Located HWY 20 TWP 470. Price $160,000.

Norman Hill

Steven Hill

Lauren Hill

780-449-5622 | nhill01@telus.net www.hillrealty.ca

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