The Community
Press Volume 114, Issue 51
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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CHSPS Class of '22
Enjoy the Journey
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Central High Sedgewick Public School’s Class of 2022 celebrated graduation on Saturday, June 25, at the Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre to a full house of supportive parents, family, friends, and community members. CHSPS Principal Richard Cowan addressed the class after they took the stage, using music as an analogy of
Grad Avery Lassu dances with father Aaron
the graduates’ experience. “This group of eclectic young people has really been a collection of songs that reflect who they are,” he said. “Today is the day we’ve waited for; this day of celebration has been a long time coming, and we are so pleased to be with you.” Battle River School Division Flagstaff County Trustee Dwight Dibben congratulated the grads for their style. He also said, “Grads, your Continued on Page 19
Maegen Kuilboer and father Stephen share a dance.
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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
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Flagstaff County – 1,584 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 3.5 bath bungalow on 12.23 ac. has west facing deck, main flr lndry, part. finished basement, central air & dble att. carport. Call Corey $360,000 MLS #A1231655
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
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
1,065 sq.ft. 4 bdrm bungalow w/ part finished basement, deck & many renos. Call Corey $135,000 MLS #A1211642
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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 $187,000 MLS #A1176246
FORESTBURG
962 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ finished basement, deck front & rear porch. Call Kim $119,900 MLS #A1118423
1,639 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath 2-storey with open concept main floor, wrap around deck, part finished basement & sgle det garage. Call Corey $239,000 MLS #A1231133
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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 $399,000 MLS #A1144378
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
HARDISTY Residential lots ready to build on in new subdivision. 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.
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GALAHAD 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
1,138 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 Trisha or Andy $119,900 MLS #A1182968
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
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
LOUGHEED NE W
1,350 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bath 2-storey features hardwood flooring, spacious rooms, lots of storage on large corner lot steps from shops & parks. Call Bud or Trisha $105,000 MLS #A1231770
KILLAM 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. D! UCE RED
1,139 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ fireplace, newer furnace, deck, patio, updated windows & doors. Call Bud $150,000 MLS #A1131006
NE W 1,294 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath open concept modular home on 2 lots with double detached garage. Call Bud or Trisha $149,000 MLS #A1232339
SEDGEWICK
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
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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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Fuel tax credit extended; rebates to start in July Leslie Cholowsky Editor
As the cost of fuel remains alarmingly high, the Province announced last Wednesday that Albertans will continue to save 13 cents per litre for at least another three months. As long as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices stay about $90 per barrel, the province says it will continue the program, evaluating it quarterly. For the four-week period ending June 15, WTI averaged $115.88 per barrel. The Province is also urging Ottawa to consider similar consumer relief measures. The electricity rebates promised earlier this year should also start arriving on July bills, the Province also announced Wednesday. More than 1.9 million homes, farms, and small businesses will receive
monthly credits of $50 on their July, August, and September electricity bills. The Province says it has worked closely with electricity distributors and retailers to develop and implement the rebate, which is being applied directly to eligible utility bills. No application or other action will be required to receive the rebate. The Province says consumers who believe they meet the eligibility criteria but who have not received any rebates by the end of July should contact the Utility Consumer Advocate at 310-4822. The rebate should appear on utility bills as a separate line item called “GOA Utility Commodity Rebate.” Wednesday’s announcement also referred to an upcoming natural gas rebate to protect Albertans from price spikes, starting this October, with more
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invited to apply for the energy rebate by clicking a link. This is a phishing scam, trying to lure potential victims into providing personal and/or banking information, and should be disregarded. No application is required to receive the electricity rebate.
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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
canada day activities
8 am to 10 am Community Hall Adults $10 Ages 5-13 - $5 Under 5 - Free
10:30 am
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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Province to provide school divisions with financial relief Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Province announced last week that it will be reinstating the Fuel Price Contingency Program to give school authorities greater cost certainty while monthly average diesel prices remain above $1.25/litre. This program will be applied retroactively to March 2022 and will remain in place throughout the 2022-23 school year. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says, “By providing further fuel cost relief to support transportation services for more than 300,000
kindergarten to Grade 12 students, we are helping prevent service reductions and additional fees for families. With high diesel prices expected to continue, Alberta’s government continues its commitment to ensuring school boards and public charter schools have predictable and sustainable transportation funding.” In total the program will provide Alberta school divisions with approximately $8.2 million in additional student transportation funding from March through June in the current school year, based on an estimated actual cost of $1.80/litre for diesel fuel. Battle River School Division Board
Chair Karen Belich says, “At the moment, BRSD Transportation’s budge has been able to absorb the additional costs of diesel fuel for school buses,. We know that is not the case for all school divisions, and we have supported their advocacy for a fuel price contingency program.” She adds, “With the cost of diesel fuel continuing to rise and project to stay high for the foreseeable future, we are grateful for the additional financial support as we move forward into next school year.” BRSD’s 2021-22 budget factored an expense of $5.75 million for transportation, up by over $1.5 million over 2019-
20s budgeted amount, and around $150,000 less than the 2020-21 budget. Seven per cent of the division’s total budgeted expenditures are for transportation, including the purchase of school buses, salaries and training for drivers, and maintenance. According to the BRSD 2021-24 Education Plann the division’s buses travel 8,420 km every school day. The Province estimates that fuel costs make up 20 to 25 per cent of all school authority’s student transportation budget. The Fuel Price Contingency Program ran from 2005 to 2009, then again for 2011 to 2013.
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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”
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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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Public Works Updates Please refer to our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work throughout the County. Road Recovery Crews will be working on the following shoulder pulling project this week: • East of Alliance on Range Road 130, from Township Road 410 to Secondary Highway 602 for 4.0 miles Once this project has been completed, crews will be working on the following shoulder pulling project: • Northeast of Alliance on Township Road 410 from Range Road 125 to Range Road 123 for 2.0 miles. Crushing Tender CR-01-2022 Flagstaff County is accepting tenders for one gravel crushing project, until 11:00:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8th, 2022: 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 flagstaff.ab.ca. Road Recovery Please visit the Flagstaff County website at flagstaff.ab.ca for information regarding Gravel Sales, Residential Laneway Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Hamlet Services, and more. Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.
Accurate Assessment will be doing assessment inspections in the following areas of the county during July and August. • Twp 44-12 • Twp 45-12 • All of Range 10
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Elementary students run track meet in Forestburg
Notice: We will be open this summer on Tuesdays from 9 am to 5 pm starting July 12. Drop by and meet our Newcomer Connector Treena Brooke! Welcome to Flagstaff: Come into our office and get a FREE Welcome Bag
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Forestburg School held their elementary track meet on Monday, June 27. Budding athletes showed off their skills and cheered on their classmates in the beautiful sunshine.
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Canada Day Fireworks at Dusk Admission by Donation Food Truck Wheelchair Accessible Contact: Corey Kozey 780-781-5456
Mic’s Mobile Food Truck Racers: $60 day Area 53 Members: $50 day Gates Open 8 am Tech: 9 to 10:30 am Racing Starts 11 am We Welcome ALL CLASSES!