The Community
Press Volume 114, Issue 37
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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Sedgewick stands in strong support of Ukraine Sedgewick Town Council voted during their March 17 meeting to fly the Ukrainian flag on the flagpole in front of the Town office. “Russia began a military invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 which is now Europe’s largest conventional military attack since World War II. The invasion is considered to have violated the Charter of the United Nations and constituted a crime of aggression according to international criminal law. The Government of Canada has condemned ‘in the strongest possible terms’ Russia’s egregious attack on Ukraine.” The situation has been deemed as an unfolding humanitarian crisis. The Town of Sedgewick Council wishes to bring continued awareness to the issue by raising the Ukraine Flag on Main Street. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine and their loved ones.” Should readers wish to donate to Ukraine’s cause they can at https://cufoundation.ca
Sedgewick Mayor Stephen Levy is pictured here placing the Ukrainian flag at full-mast.
Amy Bishop brings powerhouse voice to Daysland stage Live music returned to the Palace Theatre stage in Daysland in a big way when Amy Bishop and a few members of the Hopeless Sinners, bass player Lisa Jacobs and drummer Luis Tovar, hit the stage to perform songs from Bishopʼs latest CD called ʻperfect and broken.” FULL STORY P25
MP Kurek named in retaliatory sanctions by Russia; ‘a badge of honour’ Leslie Cholowsky Editor
On Tuesday, March 15, the Russian government imposed sanctions against most Canadian Parliamentarians and Ukrainian Canadian leaders, including Member of Parliament for Battle River—Crowfoot, Damien Kurek. These sanctions came on the same day Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Canadian Parliament via Zoom in a special sitting. In a social media post the same day, Kurek said, “I consider this a badge of honour, and you can be sure these threats won't stop me from continuing to stand up for what's right.” He went on to state; “The Government of Russia imposed these sanctions following strong action by the Canadian government against Russia and in support of Ukraine. The Conservative Party is calling for even more action, including the immediate ban of Russian oil imports. Canada has enough energy to fuel Canada and Europe. There is no reason that we should be importing Russian oil products, and there is no reason we shouldn’t build the infrastructure to help ensure Europe doesn’t need the help of Russia either. “The people of Ukraine deserve their sovereignty and the ability to live in peace, and Putin and the Russian Government need to be held accountable for their aggression. It is Canada’s responsibility to do whatever we can to ensure this happens.”
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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 Jennifer Shields Associate Associate 780-878-8021 780-781-3304
Rose Country Realty Ltd. 780-385-3100 5012 - 50 Street, Killam ACREAGES
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
FORESTBURG
FORESTBURG
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
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.
SALE! 40% off in April 30% off in May 20% off in June
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
HARDISTY
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
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
Corey Jacobsen Associate 780-608-8180
Kim Meyer Associate 780-608-5393
LOUGHEED
NEW
1,243 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath bungalow on 2 lots in private Cul de Sac has dble att garage, gravel driveway & finished basement. Call Bud $195,000 MLS #A1195886
RYLEY
737 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ recently upgraded windows that backs onto playground & skating rink. Call Andy $130,000 MLS #A1159624
SEDGEWICK 887 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ many renos. Call Corey $65,000. MLS #CA0194090 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
1,089 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow w/ finished basement, enclosed deck, carport, RV access/parking & sgle det garage. Call Corey $149,000 MLS #A1182723
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
1,658 sq.ft. 4 bdrm 3 level split w/ open floor plan & large living rm w/ in flr heat, new carpet, garden doors to patio & no maintenance deck. Call Corey $195,000 MLS #A1139842
1,139 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ fireplace, newer furnace, deck, patio, updated windows & doors. Call Bud $165,000 MLS #A1131006
HOLDEN
962 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ finished basement, deck front & rear porch. Call Kim $119,900 MLS #A1118423
KILLAM
1,244 sq.ft. 3 bdrm modular home w/new furnace, deck w/ ramp, garage & private back yard. Call Bud $39,000 $39,000 MLS #A1175253
1,815 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 3 bath split level w/ large private yard, storage sheds, dble size canvas quonset, deck & dble att garage. Call Bud $224,900 MLS #A1158625
Various residential lots available. Services ready to be hooked up. For sizes and pricing call Bud for more info.
1,112 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath manufactured home w/ recently renovated lvg rm, spacious dining area & modern kitchen. Call Bud $67,000 MLS #A1166653
1200 sq. ft. 3 bdrm, 4 bath mobile home on its own lot. Backs onto golf course. Call Kim $72,900. MLS CA0075798
881 sq.ft. 2 bdrm upgraded bungalow on large fenced lot w/ family room, storage downstairs & RV parking. Call Bud $86,000 MLS #A1169774
Andy Zetsen Associate 780-608-9427
Nancy Snook Associate 780-781-5346
Wendy Graff Associate 780-608-6082
COMMERCIAL FORESTBURG - 3,000 sq. ft. bldg set up for retail or office space. Storage area behind front, large shop/work area set up for a body shop. Call Corey. $89,000. MLS CA0111479 -------FORESTBURG – Building and business. Turn key business opportunity. Recycling bottle, electronic depot, café & ice cream shop. Highway location. Call Corey $920,000 MLS #CA0177964 -------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 EW MLS #A1193498 N ---KILLAM Clean, modern W E N 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 $395,000 MLS #A1102597 ---VIKING - 25 room Motor Inn located at the intersection of Hwy 14 & 36 featuring accommodation, an 88 seat restaurant, 123 lounge w/ dance flr & VLTs, liquor store & conference facility. Call Otto or Bud $1,650,000 MLS #A1130825
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FRESS holding grain rescue training and safety displays Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Flagstaff County’s firefighters will have an opportunity to perform live grain bin rescue training this coming Saturday, March 26. There will also be an opportunity for the public to tour the Killam Fire Hall along with other farm safety displays. FRESS Manager and Regional Fire Chief Derek Homme says Killam Fire Chief Joe Knievel and Deputy Chief Rick Krys took this training last year at another location. After purchasing tools necessary for this type of rescue, the two also proposed bringing a local training session back to Killam. This was pre-FRESS, who is now involved in the delivery of firefighter training in the region. “We are now bringing the course to all Flagstaff firefighters,” says Homme. Knievel noted that in discussions of the upcoming demonstration, which is part two of the training, two of nine people in the group he was with had directly experienced or been around an incident regarding grain handling safety. “That reinforced the need to have this training locally,” he said. Firefighters have been busy preparing for the physical demonstration by completing the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association’s (CASA) ‘Introduction to Grain Handling and Storage Hazards ‘ online course, a prerequisite to the Grain Rescue Training, funded by FRESS. A free version of the course is also available to the public through the CASA website (casa-acsa.ca). When discussions on where and when the physical training component would take place, Homme and Knievel suggested that the Killam Fire Hall would be a good central location. Homme, as Regional Manager and Fire Chief for FRESS, moved into the Killam Fire Hall as his perma-
CASA PHOTO
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Associationʼs BeGrainSafe trailer will be on site in Killam this Saturday, March 26 at the Fire Hall as part of grain bin rescue training that FRESS firefighters are doing. The specialized trailer includes a silo and special equipment for lowering a mannequin into the grain. nent office earlier in the year. “We were definitely open to including the public in this training scenario,” says Homme. The event also includes a free barbeque, served by firefighters, and sponsored by Meridian Grain bin manufacturer and Viterra. Viterra has also made a donation towards the purchase of rescue helmets for the bin rescue equipment kit. To facilitate the physical demonstration and training, CASA’s BeGrainSafe Trailer will be onsite.
SPRING FLING Saturday, April 23 Hardisty Community y Hall
The trailer has a built-in silo, with capacity for 7,000lbs of grain, with a demonstration platform that includes machinery for lowering a mannequin (or person) into the grain. Once entrapped, trainees, along with CASA trainers, will demonstrate a rescue, displayed on a webcam with TV monitors to bring the rescue to the audience. The BeGrainSafe trailer also comes with interactive displays and activities related to grain safety, for adults and kids alike.
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Individual Tickets $30 at Town of Hardisty office
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Rose Country Realty Ltd. 6223 - 48 Ave, Camrose
780-672-8835 SEDGEWICK
970 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ extensive renos on a large lot & det. garage. Call Bud $99,000 MLS #A1091314
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1,337 sq.ft. 3 bdrm 1-1/2 storey original Eaton’s Catalogue home on 3 lots has open kitchen & dining room, part. finished basement, dble det garage, covered front veranda & back deck. Call Corey $112,000 MLS #A1145508
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960 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ main flr laundry & dble garage. Call Andy $114,900 MLS #A1091717
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March 2022 Meetings
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