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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Volume 114, Issue 50
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Killam Killam Rodeo Rodeo worth worth the the wait wait
Ally Anderson The Town of Killam was abuzz on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, with the return of the Killam Rodeo for its 50th year, as well as the Blacktop Bonanza, Show N' Shine, and Motorcycle show. With three years between events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Killam hosted two days of fun for all ages. This year had a record number of entrants to the Killam Rodeo with over 230 ready to try their luck at taking home some prize money. Friday night was family night at the rodeo, with a few events as well as the ever-popular mutton busting kids. There was a full roster of brave six and under children who took on the rowdy sheep and had the crowd roaring. That evening also showcased the Daring Divas Trick Riders for their first show that evening, then doing their show for the Saturday night performance. Later that evening, a spectacle of fireworks lit the town up with a spectacular show from the Killam Ball Diamonds. Saturday morning started off a little wet, with a small thunderstorm rolling
into town. The parade began as the sun started shining and the line of floats were driving around town with spectators lining the streets. As the parade made its last turn around town, the Blacktop Bonanza on Main Street was flooded with eager kids to get onto the many bouncy houses, euro bungee, or take a swing at 9-hole mini golfing, while parents and adults alike were lining up at the various food vendors, or to admire some beautiful classic cars and motorcycles at the Show N' Shine and the Motorcycle Show N' Shine. The Killam Braves also had a tournament that afternoon at the ball diamonds to a good crowd of fans. The Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services Society (FRESS) and the Killam Fire Department did a demonstration for those in attendance at the Blacktop Bonanza that afternoon on how they use various pieces equipment at accident sites. They explained their step-by-step process on cutting a vehicle apart during rescue operations with their hydraulic cutters, and then using the Jaws of Life to pry the vehicle apart. The FRESS and
fire department members were ready to answer any questions that were tossed their way. At the end of the demonstration, they had kids and adults come try out the hydraulic cutters and snip a piece off of a car door to take as a souvenir. Saturday evening was when the big Rodeo show began. The stands were full of eager fans waiting to see some bucking broncs and bulls, barrel racers, steer wrestlers, and calf roping singles and teams take on the
rodeo. The evening did not disappoint, even when the bulls took the win for the evening and knocking each cowboy off in a flash. There were a large variety of barrel racers in attendance as well as team ropers, each eager to show off their speed and skills. The success of the weekend was all thanks to the Killam Ag Society for planning the event, and to all of the volunteers to help run the entire weekend smoothly.
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Sedgewick's annual canada day sports day june 29 to July 1 sedgewick Joyeuse Fete Du Canada Pancake Breakfast
canada day parade
8 am to 10 am Community Hall Adults $10 Ages 5-13 - $5 Under 5 - Free
10:30 am
canada day activities Admission to Fair Grounds
Line up at 10 am
fireworks 11 pm
$10/day 12 & under Free
July 1 Men's Ball Games & Ladies Fastball
Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre Concession Open
KIDS ACTIVITIES BOUNCY HOUSE AND MONEY PIT! Sedgewick Ag Society Alberta pony chuckwagon and chariot races Wednesday, June 29 - 7 pm Thursday, June 30 - 7 pm Friday, July 1 - 3 pm
beer gardens Open All Three Days Located in the Ag. Building adjacent to the Rodeo Grounds
roast beef supper curling rinK 5 pm-7 pm
Adults $20 Kids 5-13 $10 Under 5yrs Free
Supported by The Canadian Heritage Fund
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Alliance Farmer’s Market attracts folks near and far Diane Dammann Alliance P.
780-879-3970
Don Wilson his daughter Angela and her husband Rob Pallmaki from Camrose stopped in at the market on their way for a tour of the museum. Don is a son-in-law of Hector and Helen McPherson. Their Alliance roots run deep.
Wilma McLeod from Vanderhoof and her sister Bobbi paid a surprise visit to the market, much to the delight of all of us. Wilma was on Village council when she lived here. Kimberly Befus had her folks at the market with her. Chris and Loren have moved to Millet, but they are still spending a lot of time in Alliance. Bobbi Jo and daughters Willow and
Phoenix visited with their parents and grandparents Pat and Ernie Van Hecke this week. They live in Red Deer. The Women’s Institute is doing a 50/50 draw at the market and this month's winner was Tammy Hopps. Tammy is one of the vendors at the market. She has baking, preserves, and she also sells Connie's beaded work. The Alliance Market
also has eggs, beef, pork, chicken, and lamb for sale. Some of the eggs were even goose eggs. There were 20 in church on Sunday and I hear it was a very moving service for Father's Day. I attended church in Strathmore since that's where I was for the weekend. The draw for the library 50/50 was won by Anne Clough. Thank
you to all who supported the library on this draw. On Saturday, April 25, there will be a memorial service for Audrey Fuller at the Community Hall. Audrey and Gary were longtime neighbours of ours. When Audrey was working in the village office she would pick up her mail and do all the banking for us when we were on the road trucking.
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Next weekend will be the fundraiser for the museum. They are having a tailgate party. It will be hot dogs and all the trimmings up at the Museum. July 1 is fast approaching and I am looking for some people to volunteer for taking admissions at the gate. Have you all been thinking about the float for the parade? We can't have July 1 in Alliance without a parade.
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”
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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”.
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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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June 2022 Meetings
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Public Works Updates Please refer to www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work happening throughout the County. Road Recovery
Crushing Tender CR-01-2022
Crews will be working on the following shoulder pulling Flagstaff County is accepting tenders for one gravel crushing project, until 11:00:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8th, 2022: project this week: • East of Alliance on Range Road 130, from Township Road 410 to Secondary Highway 602 for 4.0 miles
1. 1. CR-01-2022 – Supply, crushing & stockpiling of approximately 45,000 tonne of 4:20 modified spec. gravel and 5,000 tonne of 4:40 spec. gravel in the West Area of Flagstaff County For more information, please visit the Flagstaff County website at
Once this project has been completed, crews will be working flagstaff.ab.ca. on the following shoulder pulling project:
Public Works Services
Please visit the Flagstaff County website at flagstaff.ab.ca for • Northeast of Alliance on Township Road 410 from Range information regarding Gravel Sales, Residential Laneway Road 125 to Range Road 123 for 2.0 miles. Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Hamlet Services, and more.
Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.