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Forestburg Class of 2024 CLASS PHOTO COURTESY JORDAN FEDDEMA PHOTOGRAPHY
Forestburg’s Class of 2024 celebrated graduation with their Prom on Friday, May 10. Back row is: Jordan Ward, Yunsu Kim, Rainier Bernard, Wyatt Bexson, Aiyden Brewer, Austin Neufeld, and Rigby Fossen. Front row is: Keelie Gartside, Kaylee Nykolaishyn, Haley Fuller, Alix Feddema, Veronica Saboe, Emily Saboe, Reid Kozey. Missing from the photo are Elyssa Lunty and Hanna Punchon. See more photos and story on Pages 13, 14, 15.
Killam elects new councillor James Clark in by-election Leslie Cholowsky Editor The Town of Killam posted the unofficial results of Monday’s by-election, with James Clark a clear winning among those who voted. Clark received 72 votes, with candidate Dean Berrecloth receiving 31, Teala Westbrook receiving 14, and Barry Paydli nine votes. Clark will be sworn in at the June regular meeting of Council, as election results are not official until May 17, one day after the next scheduled meeting on May 16. With the election results, Killam is now back to full strength on Council, with Rick Krys as Mayor, and councillors Brenda McDermott, Kevin Kinzer, Les Fee, and now Clark. Council has given first reading to new Bylaw 882 on April 22 which would eliminate the present system of having separate elections for Mayor and Council. Elections would instead be held for all five council positions, with Council then appointing a Mayor. The Town announced that this bylaw is petitionable. If at least 10 per cent of the population is against the new bylaw and submit a petition against it within 60 days of first reading, it can be amended or remain as is with the current system of holding two separate elections.
The Community Press office will be closed on Monday, May 20 in celebration of Victoria Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 21. Deadline for ads and news will be Noon, Tuesday. The paper will be published on Wednesday, May 22 as normal.
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Break-in at Pleasington Church causes significant damage ken into. Two males entered the store and stole food, money, and cigarettes. File is still under investigation. Wednesday, May 8 An erratic driver was reported on Highway 36. A Member located the vehicle and initiated a stop. Mandatory Alcohol Screening demand was provided and Subject was determined not to be impaired. A break and enter was reported from an inactive
lease site near Forestburg. Wire was stolen. No witnesses or suspects. Thursday, May 9 A suspicious person was reported in Daysland. Subject knocked on the door and said he was there to drop off a hamburger. Subject had nothing in his hands and asked for someone the Complainant didn’t know. Subject drove off in a newer model Chevrolet truck. Member attended, patrolled the area. Vehicle
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Friday, May 3 Break and enters were reported at the Sedgewick Home and Garden Co-op and Hardisty Home Hardware. Power tools were stolen. File is still under investigation. A break and enter was also reported at the Pleasington Church causing a significant amount of damage. No witnesses or suspects. Saturday, May 4 Members attended a residence in Daysland numerous times regarding an ongoing issue between a homeowner and a resident. Members mediated the Subject being able to collect their belongings. A suspected break and enter was reported in Strome. Complainant came home after being away and the lights were on at the residence. Members attended and cleared the property. Nobody located inside and no signs of forced entry. Complainant to check his surveillance. A complaint of uttering threats was made in Daysland. Subject was in breach of her no-contact conditions. Subject was arrested and released on conditions. Sunday, May 5 A report of telephone fraud was made in Killam. The Complainant was asked to purchase gift cards for the Subject. Complainant did not purchase the gift cards but did give personal information. Member discussed safety planning and gave information on contacting Equifax and TransUnion. A suspected break and enter was reported in Alliance. The garage door was open on the unoccupied residence. Member attended. The house was still locked up. Garage door was secured. Monday, May 6 A suspicious vehicle was reported parked in front of the Strome Post Office. A Member attended. Vehicle was reported stolen out of Edmonton. Registered owner notified and vehicle towed. A complaint was made
of two ATVs being driven unsafely in Daysland. Members patrolled and ATVs not located. Forestburg EMS requested RCMP assistance with an aggravated male patient. Subject continuously calling EMS to adjust splint on leg but refusing to go to the hospital. EMS and Member left scene. Tuesday, May 7 A break and enter was reported in Amisk. The CStore in Amisk was bro-
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Lopsided start to Powerline League season Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Last week saw an odd start for the Powerline Baseball League, where you either scored, or you didn’t. During weekend play, the Rosalind Athletics took on the Tofield Braves in Rosalind, coming away with a decisive 12-0 win. At the same time in Heisler, the Rivals hosted the Armena Royals,
and came out with a 10-0 loss. Later in the day, Vegreville hosted the Camrose Roadrunners, and the Blue Jays had a 10-0 win against Camrose. League play continues on Wednesday, where this time Rosalind will travel to Camrose to take on the Roadrunners, and the Rivals will host the Braves. Then next Monday, May 20, the Rivals will host Rosalind in
Heisler. The Rivals will host Vegreville next Wednesday, May 22. The Battle River Baseball League will make their start this week, with Killam on the road in Provost on Wednesday, May 15, and Amisk in Viking. The Braves will host their home opener next Wednesday, May 22, against the Veteran Bulls, while the Astros will host Macklin.
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KILLAM 8.62 Acreage, 1632 sqft home, Lakeview with RV revenue! Have your own residential acreage in Killam on this spacious 8.62ac of land, 1632sqft bungalow with 4/bdrms 2/bath, a 2007 walkout basement w/ underfloor heating and continuous hot water heating, A/C for hot summer days. The property features 15 fully serviced RV sites for a revenue source available, park and picnic area, all gravelled and nicely treed, with a lake view. Perfect for a cash retirement plan, or family that enjoys raising a family to teach them to work and be responsible for the upkeep of a nice property. Price $449,000. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings” Excellent 48x68ft Commercial Building in Killam 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. New Appraisal $345,000 View listing at www.Jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
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National Public Works Week May 19-25, 2024. Name: _______________________________
Age: _______________________
One winner for each of the following age groups will be announced on Public Works Week and will receive a prize: • Up to 4 years old • 5 – 8 years old • 9 - 12 years old • 13 and up *Prizes can be picked up at the Flagstaff County Administration Office between May 21st - 31st, 2024. Entries for the Colouring Contest can be scanned/photographed and emailed to county@flagstaff.ab.ca or delivered in-person to the County Administration Office by the contest deadline on May 15th. Please ensure the contestants submit their name, age, and contact information
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Speaker to Daysland County one of eight in province scrutinized Celeste Ewan Daysland & Area E. daysland.ab.news@gmail.com
It was a busy weekend in Daysland with all the events that took place with the garage sales and spring clean up, with everyone off-loading at the transfer station. The town looks great with the green grass and clean boulevards thanks to Daysland School kids, who went out and did their town-wide clean up last week. Thanks for brightening up our town kids! The Mother’s Day breakfast in Strome was a big hit and I was told there wasn't a spot to be had at 10:30 a.m., some attendees stated they have never seen it that busy in all their years attending. Flagstaff County Market has been the talk between residents and many are looking forward to this event. This market thrives on providing locals with locally sourced, quality products while supporting the growth of our prospering businesses and entrepreneurs in the Flagstaff region. They will also be having a “fill the bucket event” taking place at the same time in which you may donate to the Flagstaff Food Bank. This year Killam will be hosting the market and next year Daysland will be taking it on. In early June, Providence Place will be hosting the 2024 Seniors Conference in honour of
the past, present, and future contributions of the seniors of our community, as well as Alberta. “The Golden Years,” it is an active living conference for seniors that is free of charge and open to the Flagstaff County residents over the age of 55, there will be a roast beef dinner, music, senior education, as well as a guest speaker and a “Crafternoon.” On Monday, May 27, the students of Daysland will have a very special guest speaker for the Grades 7 to 12, Tyler Smith is a Humboldt bus crash survivor and, since the tragedy, has gone on to be a successful public speaker as well as the winner of “The Amazing Race Canada.'' Students from Forestburg and Sedgewick will also be attending. Daysland school has sent a heartfelt thank you to FFCS and Flagstaff County to making this happen for their students. Also Tyler will be holding a “Mental Health Summit” in Killam on the same day, there will also be a local panel of mental health experts, the evening promises to be enriching and insightful. Heisler Library is excited about their upcoming book fair as it assists with adding books to their library and provides the general public with more new great reads. The Heisler Royal Purple is hosting their Strawberry Shortcake Bingo in Early June for all to attend as well. Don’t forget to support the paper by advertising your upcoming events! ‘Till next week.
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by ‘BC Humanist’ group for including prayer Leslie Cholowsky Editor
On May 6, a group called the BC Humanist Association (BCHA) released a report that identified eight municipalities in Alberta that included prayer in their council meetings, including Flagstaff County. BCHA released a report that focused on Alberta, and found that six municipalities included prayers in their 2021 organizational (inaugural) meetings, and that six continue to include prayer in regular council meetings, while six total included prayer in both. BCHA says “These findings are violations of the duty of religious neutrality outlined in Saguenay. Saguenay refers to a Supreme Court of Canada 2015 ruling which deemed the practice of opening council meetings with a prayer to be unconstitutional.” The BCHA has released previous reports examining BC, Manitoba, and Ontario municipalities. The current report, called “The Last Municipality Standing,” also targeted councils where they found instances of “secular invocations, reflective practices, and moments of silents in
municipal council meetings in Alberta.” Reeve Don Kroetch says this isn’t the first time Flagstaff County has heard from this organization. After their meeting last Wednesday, May 8, Council decided to take no action until the issue could be researched further, Kroetch says. BCHA reports from BC initially found 26 municipalities whose councils opened meetings with prayers, with a second review seeing that number reduced to seven by 2022. In Manitoba, the report says, six municipalities held prayers at their inaugural meetings, and four in regular meetings. In Ontario, a report found 156 municipalities opened their 2018 inaugural meetings with prayer, and of 360 municipalities whose regular meetings had data available, nine opened their meetings with prayer. The reports only looked at municipalities with a population of at least 1,000, including the newest Alberta report. BCHA says the number of municipalities including prayer in their meetings has steadily declined since Saguenay. They claim that prayer continues across the
country at some municipalities, also saying, “These prayers are disproportionately delivered by Christian men.” The six Alberta municipalities identified as having prayer in their organizational (inaugural meetings) are the MD of Bonnyville, Camrose County, Chestermere, Magrath, Medicine Hat, and Pincher Creek. The six Alberta municipalities identified as having prayer during regular council meetings are the MD of Bonnyville, Camrose County, Cardston County, Flagstaff County, Magrath, and Medicine Hat. The report also cautions municipalities who open meetings with a ‘moment of silence or re-
flections.’ BCHA says, “These elements can provide a mechanism to help solemnify a meeting. However, this approach can also serve to surreptitiously introduce religious content into a meeting, a process we have described as ‘stealth prayer.’” The BCHA’s most recent report ends with, “Finally, Alberta municipalities are not the only place where one can find legislative prayer in Canada. “The practice is unfortunately widespread, at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels: most provincial legislatures continue to open with overtly Christian prayers, as do the House of Commons and Senate.”
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Flagstaff Historical Society making progress on school signs Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The newly registered Flagstaff Historical Society is close to completing its first official project, locating, logging, and collecting school signs that were erected at school sites throughout the county by the previous historical society in the 1990s. This is an ambitious project, with 96 signs in total. Some of the signs, like the Sterling School sign, pictured right, were in good shape, obviously having received some care, while others had fallen or been taken down and were in very rough shape, like those pictured below. Society Chair Jeff Eckstrand and a number of other volunteers have been working on this as time allows, with the signs in the greatest disrepair loaded on a trailer and taken to Eckstrand’s farm, where they will be repaired and repainted before being returned to their original sites. Flagstaff County has a rich history that includes these small school sites, where pioneering family life centred around these small one-room schools that often represented the hub of community life.
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F.I.R.S.T. Annual General Meeting Monday, June 3rd
ROADSIDE BRUSH & WEED CONTROL PROGRAM Camrose County will be spraying along County Roadsides for the control of brush and weeds commencing June 1st. Spraying will not be done in front of building sites. The brush control program will be undertaken for safety, ease of snow removal and site line improvement.
at FFCS B Board d room 4809 49 49th hA Ave. in K Killam ll please RSVP to 780-385-3976 as lunch will be served. There is a virtual option if you want to attend the meeting that way just email director@flagstafffcs.ca to receive the link Come out and find out about all of the great projects FIRST spear heads in our community and if you are interested, you can find out about how to become a Board member.
Persons must complete an "Agreement for the Restricted Use of Herbicides for Brush & Weed Control in Sensitive Areas" and must POST Camrose County "DO NOT SPRAY AREA" signs prior to May 31st, 2024. Agreements are available on Camrose County website - www.county.camrose.ab.ca DO NOT SPRAY SIGNS are available for purchase at: Camrose County Agricultural Service Office 4238-37 St., Camrose AB T4V 5B2 780-672-4765 asb@county.camrose.ab.ca
Town of Killam Proposed Bylaw 882 Choosing the Chief Elected Officer Currently, Town Council consists of five elected members: the Mayor and four Councillors. All five elected members are elected by a vote of the electors of the Town. At their April 22, 2024 meeting, Council gave first reading to Bylaw 882 that would maintain that Town Council consists of five elected Councillors but allow Council to appoint the Mayor from among the five elected Councillors. To view the complete proposed Bylaw 882, Please visit the Town of Killam website, or contact the Town of Killam office and a copy can be emailed or mailed to you.
COUNTY ROADSIDE PROGRAM The County recognizes that certain individuals wish to harvest the roadside vegetation for hay; if you wish to harvest the roadside vegetation you must contact Public Works office at 780-672-4449 prior to May 31st, 2024 and identify these locations.
Please note that this bylaw is petitionable, meaning the electorate has the right to petition against the Bylaw. A sufficient petition requires 10% of the population and must be completed and submitted to the CAO within 60 days of first reading. Town Council will consider final reading once the 60 day window has passed. Town of Killam Box 189 Killam, AB T0B 2L0 Phone (780) 385-3977
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‘Salted’ hits the national stage with rave reviews Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The trio of Lynette Hays, Kristy Jackson, and Jill Price, the owners of Salted, have quite a lot to celebrate these days. Jackson recently returned from Toronto, where she attended a threeday ‘Academy in the City’ event hosted by Jillian Micheals and The Atelier. At the event Salted was accepted as a sponsor of the event’s “luxurious afternoon snack,” for attendees, and also included in a very high-end VIP swag bag. Jackson says the event, held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, was spectacular. While there, she got to meet many other amazing Canadian business owners, all women, and made some great connections. “From that alone we’ve gained two new wholesale accounts in Ontario,” says Price. Jackson says, “We’ve also been asked about potential future collaborations with some amazing businesses.” The event was part of Harris’ (of “Love it or List it” fame), Jilly Academy alumni and followers. “It’s women supporting women,” says Jackson, “an event like this always inspires us and brings us new connections.” The highlight for Jackson for the weekend was spending some time with Harris, who actually remembered the Salted caramel product as soon as they were introduced. “She’d tried one, and talked to Kristy about that experience.” Salted now has wholesale accounts from BC to Ontario and since November, has more than doubled the number of wholesale accounts who carry their caramels. Price, Hays, and Jackson say that events and connections like these can not only help build their wholesale base, but also have an impact on their business line. "Custom corporate orders are becoming more and more common, where we work with a client to brand our product with their logo, and they use the product for promotions, and corporate gifting. “We met lots of realtors and designers where our product was a perfect match for them.” The trio are looking at how they can support their clients in new and innovative ways going forward, and there’s been a huge uptake in that area of their business. “We’re seeing more intentional small business support from large corporations, and we fit right into that.” The trio says, “An event like this really speaks to us, it’s really how to manifest your dreams. A belief in yourself and in your dreams can become your reality.” Jackson says, “And having all these new business owners in our circle is another bonus.” Salted’s motto is “Indulge in Life’s little moments,” and Jackson says, “this event had so many indulgent moments.”
Hosted in part by event planners Atelier, the event included specially curated luxuries for participants. “And our product was included in that, it was a real honour.” Since then, other attendees have been sharing very positive reviews about Salted caramels. “The two women who run Atelier were so impressed with our product. They told us, ‘People have been raving about your caramels!’” But none of it would have happened had they not ascribed to the ‘Don’t ask; don’t get’ motto (courtesy of Amanda Wagner) and applied to the event to have their product included. “We had just been approached for a large-scale project that we were unable to take on, then this event was announced, and it was our scale. “We came up with a special caramel design specifically for the event, using a sparkly heart, because we knew that Jillian loves hearts.” “Everything we do has a trickle effect,” the partners say. “Our business has had such big support from our communities and our families, but that event was kind of a ‘pinch me’ moment, to be there on such a large national stage. “It was such a great feeling!” This was their first national event, although Salted has been featured at the 2023 Women in Wealth Gala in Edmonton and the 2024 event in Calgary. “From March, when that gala took place, until now, we’ve gained five new retailers from Calgary.” As a sponsor, they offer a caramel at every place sitting at the event. “We put our marketing dollars into sampling. “Locally we’ve done that with the Red Serge Ball, Flagstaff Celebrates Success, and other events.” The business got another boost when they were accepted into a business accelerator program run by Venture Park Labs, whose founder is Arlene Dickenson of Dragon’s Den fame. As Cohort 16, the Salted trio went through the four-month program, and officially graduated just this January. They say one of the highlights from that experience was a special banquet where a top chef created special dishes from all the products represented by participants. They say, “Initially, we were disappointed that none of the dishes included Salted caramels, but on talking to the chef, he said, ‘There was no way for me to improve this, so I left it as-is.’ “He wanted people to explore it just as it was, which was a huge compliment.” All three partners are also busy moms with busy lives, but they say it’s important for them as business partners to meet regularly to talk about and work on the business outside their regular production days. “We have to put it in the calendar, and put aside that time. “It helps you review your vision and
Kristy Jackson, Lynette Hays, and Jill Price are the trio behind Salted, whose luxurious caramel treats are getting attention not just locally, but nationally. mission statements.” They say their mentor from the Accelerator program told them it was important to make the time to meet together; to make the time for their business. Jackson, Price, and Hays say their goal is to expand across Canada as they gain brand awareness. The crew says their next step in production growth is automating the wrapping process. They have no plans to automate the cooking, however, still wanting that hands-on process and quality control. But there’s been other innovations in production since they launched their business; Price and her husband worked with some local fabricators to come up with some specialized equipment that has helped streamline the cooking process. They rent the Killam Community Hall’s commercial kitchen to make their products on a weekly basis. “The board has been so great to work with, we think they’ve really taken an innovative step with us.” They are so proud to be based in rural Alberta. From their kitchen in Killam everything else they need is so close, they say. “We’re so lucky; it’s so convenient to work out of here, our bank is steps away, our accountant and lawyer a few blocks, and the post office is just down the street for shipping our orders.” As business partners, Hays, Price, and Jackson feel very lucky to have found one another. “The three of us each have a specialized area that we love and enjoy and specialize in, we couldn’t do this alone.” And despite spending hours in a kitchen heavily laden with the tantalizing scent of caramel every single week, none of the three are tired of their treats. On average, the trio are producing around 1,500 caramels per week since January, and have introduced a number of different flavours since releasing their first product back in November 2021. That was also when they also introduced their first box set, “12 days of
Caramels” for that Christmas season. They say that first year of production taught them a lot about shipping, and about promotion, where wholesalers are often shooting Christmas promotions as early as July to make it on retail shelves, with buyers often planning as much as 11 months ahead. “We’ve learned the timelines of doing business in the retail world.” Production has sometimes geared up to as many as 4,200 per week, especially before the release of new gift packaging or special events. Last fall’s sugar shortage could have been devastating, but because they acted quickly as soon as they heard it might happen, Salted weathered the Christmas 2023 season without an issue. Hays, Price, and Jackson are still riding the wave of positivity from their latest experience at the Toronto event, and they’re looking forward to what the year has yet to bring. Fans of Salted caramels can also look forward to some new flavours being introduced this year.
Jackson had an opportunity to spend some time with Jillian Harris, who organized Academy in the City.
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Sedgewick resident says farewell after 67 years Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030
Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com
The Sedgewick and Lougheed United Churches sent Pastor Paul off after a last service for Mother's Day. The choir prepared some lovely pieces and also surprised Paul and his wife Karen with a basket of goodies. Pastor Paul, Karen, and dog Teddy will be making the move to accept a full time position in Terrace, BC. We wish them well on their next adventure. Congratulations go out to Karla Randall, owner of Elegant Event Rentals. She, husband Justin, and big sister Charlie welcomed baby boy Sam. All are doing well and Karla is already back at the shop for all your event and wedding needs. Congratulations to all! Kim Yuzik’s piano students had their recital last week. Kim teaches piano at the Community Church of the Nazarene in Sedgewick three days a week. Before summer break they get to perform for family and friends. Due to the rain that day even farmer dads and grandpas had the opportunity to attend. Well done, students! The annual Mother's Day Tea at the Lougheed Legion was well attended. Some even dressed up! What a sight! There was strawberry shortcake for everyone to enjoy as well as a bake sale. Thanks to all those who helped make this event possible! As I mentioned before, Catherine Witzaney had published her first book called “Wingless.” Her uncle John Van Dine has books available for those who are interested locally. For anyone curious about the bagpipes and drums, the Battle River Pipes and Drums are holding a two-hour free introduction and refresher workshop into these instruments. Come on down to the clubhouse in Sedgewick on Sunday and give it a try. All ages are welcome. The Flagstaff Scottish Club is also having a 50/50 raffle. Be sure to grab some tickets to support your local drummers and pipers. And mark Saturday, Aug. 24, on
your calendars as this year's Highland Festival and Gathering of the Clans event. Congratulations to Nora Smith, the lucky winner of the Wild Rose Co-op Wood Pellet Pizza Oven giveaway. Nora purchased a Chilly Moose Cooler at the Sedgewick Home Centre during their April Cooler Sale and entered the draw. The Bellshill Hall is looking for volunteers to work at the casino on Wednesday and Thursday, June 19, and June 20. All the funds raised go towards the operation of Bellshill Hall, the little old schoolhouse that people use for parties, reunions, weddings, and etc. Please let Lorraine Davidson know if you could
help out. Helen Whitten had a successful garage sale last weekend. She is grateful for the support and hard work of her family. A special thank you to everyone who came to buy and say hello. What a lovely surprise it was to see Jen Meer-Hogan and daughter Elise, who flew in from Ireland to come to the sale and visit. Helen leaves Sedgewick with many fond and happy memories of the community and its people. It was a great 67 years they lived here, considering that they moved for only a year when they were first married. You'll be missed Helen! Wishing you all the best!
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May 2024 Meetings
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Forestburg’s Class of 2024 celebrates graduation night Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Friday, May 10, was Prom Night for Forestburg’s Class of 2024, as graduates and their families celebrated the end of one stage of their lives and the beginning of the next. The actual prom ceremony held early in the evening had graduates Kaylee Nykolaishyn and Austin Nuefeld emceeing the program. Battle River School Division Trustee Dwight Dibben brought greetings from the division, with Forestburg
Mayor Blaise Young offering his congratulations from the Village. Emily Saboe led the toast to school staff, with Mrs. Lisa Mychuck offering the reply. Reid Kozey offered a toast to the parents, with Pam Fuller giving the reply. Yunsu Kim toasted the class. Caitlyn Prehn was the guest speaker, and the ceremony wrapped up with a message from Principal Krysta Rathwell. Following the official ceremony, the doors of the Community Hall were opened to extended friends
and family for the Grand March, where 13 of the 16 graduates took to the stage in all their finery. As the grads were introduced one by one to take the stage, a short biography was given of each, including a list of ‘likes’ and ‘dislikes’ which brought more than a few chuckles from the audience. Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely assisted with presenting each graduate with a certificate, after which graduates were met by a parent or parents and walked off the stage. Graduates enjoyed a parent dance, followed by a friends dance to end the formal part of the evening.
Back row, from left: Yunsu Kim, Austin Neufeld, Wyatt Bexson, Aiyden Brewer, Rainier Bernard, and Jordan Ward. Front row: Alix Feddema, Veronica Saboe, Kaylee Nykolaishyn, Reid Kozey, Emily Saboe, Keely Gartside, and Haley Fuller.
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PHOTOS BY LESLIE CHOLOWSKY AND ERIC ANDERSON
GRAD 2024
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Legion essay and WI members hold plant and seed exchange poster winners Diane Dammann Alliance
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Last week’s Edition of The Community Press (May 8-24) included a photo of winners from the C.J. Kinross Royal Canadian Legion Branch’s Poster and Essay contest, but did not include a list of the winners. In the Intermediate category, Charlotte Moore placed in first for her poem, and went on to the District level, where she finished in second place. Camryn Hayes finished second for poetry, and Hayden Freadrich finished in third place. Jan Brianna Bartolome finished first for her black and white poster, which went on to the District level and finished in third place. Willow Odegard finished second for her poster. In the Junior category, Emma Sather finished in first place for her essay.
Hadley Freadrich finished first for poetry, with Alexa McPherson coming in second, and Elouise Armstrong in third place. For the black and white posters, Anika Nickel finished in first place, with Analia Neufeld in second, and Hadley Freadrich in third place. For coloured posters, Aurora Burden finished in first place, with Peighton Hampshire in second place, and Claire Polege in third. In the Primary category, Tony Klassen received first locally, then went on to compete on the District level, where he also finished in first place. Brynn Hampshire finished in second place, and Addisyn Lewis came in third. Maya Sather finished in first place in the black and white poster category.
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Happy Mother’s Day. The pancake breakfast had about 90 in attendance. I hear that Tina was there. Tina is new in town and I haven’t met her. She is at the old Buchanan Agencies building. I did meet Diana Griffen, who has come from Calgary to live in Lysne
Manor. Diana has the back corner unit next to the Valley Inn. For the Beauty of Creation was the title of the day for the AGM of the Area Women of the United Church at Providence Renewal Centre in Edmonton. Vickie Cloakey and I attended. Marilyn Penfound of Stettler rode up with us. Valerie Ellis was also there. She was the Lay Supply for the church at Hardisty a few years ago when I first met her.
Doreen Bullee died Friday. She looked so good when we visited two weeks ago at another funeral that I was shocked to hear her time on Earth was over. My condolences to Elmer, her husband, and boys Charles, Kevin, and Glen, and their families. I visited Doreen Kelley in Holden. She grew up in Castor as Doreen Frank. She has many Blumhagen cousins in the area. Doreen and I were neighbours back in the day, when I
lived in Holden. At the Women’s Institute (WI) we had a plant and seed exchange. Garlic, chives, and lupin seeds came my way. Randy presented a study on ADHD. It was a very interesting report that promoted discussion. That is what we do at the WI before we have tea. Mary Wold was out to the farm with all four of her sons home to mark her birthday, but she was back in Killam to go aquasize Tuesday morning.
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Stunning northern lights dazzle Alberta’s skies
JAN BERGSETH PHOTOS
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
A huge solar storm blanketing much of the northern hemisphere made for some amazing views over the weekend, particularly on Friday, May 10, before smoke blanketed much of the Flagstaff County region. Aurora watcher Jan Bergseth was at her farm with her daughter Shannon from around 10:30 until midnight on Friday, and said, “It kept changing, coming
and going. Most of the time it was right over us, over the whole sky. Like a starburst.” She says the images she captured with her phone’s camera often showed colours not as visible to the naked eye. She says the pinks were the hardest to actually see and that lines up with science, as the reds lowest in the colour spectrum, and are caused by Atomic Oxygen excited at great altitudes. The red and pink colours are generally only visible during intense solar activity. Green lights are emitted when Atomic Oxy-
gen is excited at lower altitudes, while purple and blue are caused by Ionized molecular nitrogen. The latter two colors are also associated with intense solar activity. The solar storm that caused the display apparently caught NOAA by surprise as it arrived earlier than expected. The storm, rated as a G5 intensity, is the strongest to have hit the Earth since October 2003. A storm of this intensity can effect HF/VH/UHF communications, GPS, power grids, spacecraft, satellite navigation, and other technologies.
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Battle River Watershed Alliance looking for input Qiam Noori Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Battle River Watershed Alliance is looking for input from the community about the health of the watershed. They have launched an online survey where community members can share their thoughts about the organization’s latest report, Taking Notice to Take Action: Integrating Environment, Community, and Health (A Health in the
Watershed Atlas of the Battle River and Sounding Creek Watersheds). The atlas is the Battle River Watershed Alliance’s second state of the watershed report. It was developed with a combination of resources from the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy, Battle River Watershed Alliance, University of Alberta, ECHO (Environment, Community, Health Observatory) Network, and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
“The report features maps, data, and information on over 40 indicators related to ecological, community, and public health. “Unique in watershed reporting, this state of the watershed report captures public and community health indicators,” read a summary on the organization’s website. “The BRWA expanded our focus on health in the watershed based on a Watershed Health Indicator Framework
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Edwin (Ed) Jacob Kroetch
July 22, 1929 January 23, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edwin (Ed) Jacob Kroetch, aged 94, on January 23, 2024, in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Ed died peacefully in his sleep at home with family by his side. Ed was the loving husband of Gwendolyn (Spiller) and father of 6 children; Rodney (Re-
becca), Rosemarie, Stan (Janet), Steven (Cindy), Paul (Marilyn) and Kenneth. He was much loved and will be sorely missed by his siblings Catherine and Donna, as well as his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Ed is predeceased by his parents, John and Mary, his sister Margaret, and his broth-
ers Martin, Tom, Lorne, Don, Brian, Jack and Rick. Ed enjoyed his daily walks, playing piano, spending time with family and friends. He loved spending time at the farm in Strome, Alberta and seeing the crop harvested in the fall. He also enjoyed spending time in the Rocky Mountains, Elk Is-
land Park and at the helm of his sailboat. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered in the hearts and memories of those fortunate to have known him. Ed moved into Killam from the farm in the late sixties and then to Sherwood Park in the Ninties. He enjoyed the friendships that flourished over the nearly 20 years while
living within the community at Heritage Crystal Manor in Sherwood Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Operation Smile Canada or your charity of choice. The funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish at 13 Brower Drive in Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8H 1Y7 on June 3rd at 10:30 am.
FAITH COLUMN
Why church? Take two Have you ever experienced betrayal by someone close to you? One of the reasons, that I attend church (other than the fact that I am paid to be there) is that my faith holds me accountable to a certain code of behaviour. One could argue that holding to a strict set of values (not based in faith) would do the same thing.
However, through regular worship, church continually offers new insight and perspectives to contemplate. The Bible is riddled with stories about how to live in community, including stories of betrayal. Just before Jesus was crucified, he was betrayed by Judas. Not, just a slight, but a deep betrayal by one of his inner
circle of friends. A betrayal so deep that it directly led to his arrest and death. What I love about this story (and simultaneously find incredibly challenging) is how Jesus responded to this betrayal. He knew this was going to happen and yet when the group gathered for that last meal together, Jesus still broke
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bread with Judas. I am sure he was frustrated, angry and hurt, but instead of getting even he offered grace and love. Love of the divine spark that is in each person valued over the poor choices that free will often allows
us. Jesus didn’t judge Judas, by his worst day. This choice of behavior is not first nature for most of us. So, we need to be reminded. We need places of encouragement, where we can grow and challenge ourselves to do
better. Church offers this built-in support network. It takes a village to raise a stronger, more resilient community. This is church for me. Maybe it can also be for you? Rev. Deanna Cox DKR United Churches
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OPINION
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Another look at Bill 20 with some clarification Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver held a roundtable discussion on Bill 20 with rural reporters on Monday, to offer some clarification on a number of points. One specific area where McIver took exception to the reporting on Bill 20 was that this power is not new for the Province. He emphasized a number of times that the powers of removing a councillor or amending a municipal bylaw are not new. However, they are currently part of a relatively onerous process. He spoke of the new Bill as having the ability to expedite these decisions, but not necessarily make them more transparent. Marc Henry, president of ThinkHQ, had a piece on CTV news that explained that further. He says, “When
we think of government in Canada, we think of three levels – federal, provincial and municipal – but one of these things is not like the others. “Constitutionally speaking, municipalities don't exist. As the lawyers like to say, they are a "creature of the province" created by provincial fiat, an obscure (to most) piece of provincial legislation called the Municipal Government Act. “In theory, the province could dissolve the City of Calgary, for instance – introduce a bill, pass it in the legislature, get the lieutenant-governor's rubber stamp and presto, no more City of Calgary. “It would take a few weeks, but technically speaking, it's doable. Bill 20's provisions merely transfer this au-
thority from the legislature to the cabinet.” Henry agreed with McIver on the likelihood of the Province using the bill without good reason. “Pulling the trigger, though, would carry serious political consequences for any provincial government. It would need to be seen as justified and would be a weighty political calculation for them.” I’m still not convinced that Bill 20 is necessary, because even if I believe in McIver’s transparency and reluctance to use the powers it grants, as law, it will be in effect no matter what government is in place at the Provincial level, and the next minister, even within the same party, might not be as cautious and accountable. LESLIE CHOLOWSKY
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Heisler area residents worried about 5000-head feedlot proposal Over 40 area residents gathered at the Heisler Community Hall on Saturday to share concerns and information about a proposed 5,000-head Confined Feedlot Operation intending to be developed about two miles south of the Village (NW 15-42-16 W4M). The biggest concern was how this would affect water – both in water supply to area residents and toxic drainage back into the water system. This area, including the Village of Heisler, to as far as Forestburg all tap into the same aquifer and there is legitimate concern that although this has been an excellent water source, this extra strain on water demand will prove to be too much. A resident of the Village of Heisler noted that for the past few summers the village has been on alert for restricted water usage due to drought conditions and water demand. Average consumption of water per day per head for cattle is about 10 gallons; although in high density penning and warmer seasons this could go up considerably. That would mean a minimum of 50,000 gallons per day when this feedlot is fully operational. Another concern presented was the overuse of area roads, which already have been less than ideal. With the inevitable increase in cattle pod semis, feed trucks, manure spreading equipment use, etc., the roads will be in even worse condition from overuse and taxpayers do not feel they should take on the burden of extra road maintenance to accommodate this operation. Air quality and airborne diseases often present in high-density livestock operations also are of major concern. One of the attendees previously worked at several confined feedlot operations, and confirmed that the smell and increase in flies would definitely be an issue despite whatever procedures are in place to deal with and dispose of excrement.
It is a matter of numbers and 5,000 head of cattle produce a lot of waste! He said in his opinion this is far to close to a village and its residents will experience a difference in air quality despite most winds in the area usually pushing away in a SE direction. Flies carry disease and can travel up to 20 km so naturally there is going to be an increase in presence of these pests, as well as the bacteria they will carry. Cattle related diseases such as Bovine Respiratory Disease tend to be more rampant in high-density living conditions, creating a need for more and stronger antibiotic treatments. These antibiotics will also eventually find their way into our environment. With the increased awareness and support of ethicallysourced meat and reducing environmental damage, area residents find it hard to believe that the county and surrounding area would be in favour of such a operation setting up in this area. “There are lots of places east of here that are not populated and have water available – if this operation is really necessary, why is it not setting up in an area that won’t affect so many families and residents?” questioned one of the attendees. There are at least a dozen small acreage and family farm owner/operators within the 1.5 mile range of the proposed feedlot that will be negatively impacted if this proceeds. “We came to this area and bought our property as a retirement home/investment, believing this to be a small family farm, close-knit community” said an affected resident causing murmurs of agreement. “We have no desire to live in an area that will be polluted by waste smells, excess flies, higher traffic, noise and more! It’s one thing to choose a property in the vicinity of an operation like this – quite another to have it pushed on you”. Ironically, the owner/investor of this proposed devel-
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Box 178, Killam, AB T0B 2L0 COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS PRAGUE HALL/ ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CHURCH / PRAGUE CEMETERY GENERAL SPRING CLEANUP OF BUILDINGS AND GRAVES Wednesday May 15 6:30 PM *Please come and trim and tidy your families gravesites if you are able* 17/19c ________________________ *ANNUAL MASS BLESSING OF THE GRAVES * * ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CHURCH - PRAGUE * Saturday, May 18 at 11 AM Potluck lunch and fellowship to follow at Prague Hall 17/19c
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The Lougheed Pop Up Greenhouse will be open May 9-May 24; seven days a week 11:00- 7:00 p.m. at the south end of the Lougheed Curling Rink. A sight to be seen as once again we will be full up with baskets, planters, flowers, pot stuffers, vegetables, herbs and succulents. All proceeds will be used by the Iron Creek Museum to complete the Slice of Home Display and extend the boardwalk for increased accessibility. Due to high volumes we will be unable to accept advance orders or to hold items. Thank you for your understanding and support. For further information call Janet at 780-888-1165. ________________________ Bridal Shower for Krysta Eldey Bride-Elect of Braden Neufeld to be held Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m. at the Sedgewick Seniors Centre 17/18p ________________________ Come and Listen to the Teachings of Jesus from the Bible. All are welcome. Sundays, May 19, and 26 at 4 p.m. at the Killam Legion Hall. 5117-51 ave Killam, AB. For further inquiries, call Becky at 403-815-9045 ________________________ Save the dates! Keepers of the Kingdom VBS will be held at the Killam Baptist Church August 19-23 from 91130AM. Children ages 5 years -12 years are invited to come for stories, games, crafts, singing and snacks. Registration opens soon! 17/18p ________________________ Brian’s U-Pick Fruits and Berries and Vegetables will be taking reservations for any Picking for Fruits, Berries, and Veggies on May 1. All Reservations will be done by phone. Contact Brian at 780678-0053. Customers will be Contacted when the berries are ready for picking!
Priced to Sell Electric Wheel Chair Wayne Cumming, Viking 780-336-3599 18/21p ________________________ 14' DD seed drill International 6200 with packers, 14' HD noble disc, bin sweep (hydraulic) like new, and 100 gallon Tidy Tank. Call 780-916-8719 ________________________ Brian’s U-Pick Fruits, Berries, and Veggies has seed potatoes for sale: Yukon Gold - 2 kg Bag - $10 Alaskan Bloom - 2kg Bag - $8 Contact Brian at 780-6780053
In Loving Memory of Gerald Kuefler April 1, 1950 May 18, 2018
Drywall Taping/ Ceiling Texturing 40 years experience on the job, from commercial buildings to new homes to home renovations. No job too small. Experienced Killam drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job, big or small. Don't want to do it yourself? Give me a call! Willing to travel anywhere in the county. I also do ceiling textures Flagstaff Taping & Texturing Murray Cholowsky Call or text at 780-385-1251 ________________________ Need to re-order: •Company Forms? •Invoices? •Envelopes? •Business Cards? •Posters? •Bookmarks? •Magnets? •Score Cards? •Stamps? •Certificates? •Menus? •Receipts? •Letterheads? •Invitations? •Calendars? And more! Contact Ally or Leslie at The Community Press 780-385-6693 ads@thecommunitypress.com ________________________ Town & Country Guardian Drugs - Killam
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Never Forgotten I think of things you used to say, And all that you would do, At some point, every single day, My thoughts will turn to you. To lose you was a bitter wrench, The pain cut to my core. I cried until my tears ran out, And then I cried some more. This wouldn’t be your wish for me, That I’d be forever sad, So I try to remind myself, Of the happy times we had. I know I can’t be with you now, And you can’t be with me, But safe inside my heart you’ll stay, That’s where you’ll always be. Forever missed and always loved Karen, Brent, Andrea, Gillian, Blair, Becky, Max and Paige SERVICES SERVICES
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Acreage Auction Dennis & Elaine Budney, Lamont, AB Sat. May 25, 10:00 am, Major Items 2:00 pm Location: 550069 R Rd 193 being 1 mile East of Lamont on Highway 15 and South 1 mile on R Rd 193 Sale Preview: Viewing 1 week prior to sale by appointment only. Call Dennis (evenings only please) 780-983-3209. Loading is available at the end of sale; and other days.
The Wild Rose Co-op Association recently donated $1,155.51 from a Customer Appreciation barbeque and Silent Auction, held April 19. The cheque was presented by Petroleum Manager Dale Martin (above left) to Food Bank representatives Lynne Jenkinson and Sue Freadrich, with Petroleum Sales Supervisor Connor Rolland (above right) last Thursday, May 9, at the Killam Bulk Plant.
UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE CLIFF KNULL LEDUC, ALBERTA SATURDAY, MAY 25 AT 10:00 A.M. LOCATION: 49011 RR 261, Leduc County, Alberta DIRECTIONS: Being from the Junction of QE II Highway and Glen Park Rd. go 3 1/2 miles west
Equipment: * Case 732 Rd. Fender Diesel Tractor w/ Dual Range Drive, L.P.T.O.& Hyds, 18.4X 30 Rubber, Nice, S/N 8247291 * 7’ Inland 3 pt. Snowblower Model SA84 S/N 915 * 7’ I.H.C. 3 pt C. Plow * 3 pt. Worksaver Ripper w/ Shear Pin * 4 Sec. Drawbar w/ 8 Harrows Front & Rear for Mole Hills * Yellow Knight Model 140 S.A. Manure Spreader w/ P.T.O., Good Cond. * 6’ Tractor Bucket * 3- 6’ Dock Levellers Trucks, Trailers & Bus: *1963 Mercury 500 2 Ton w/ 4 spd., Robin Hoist, No box, 2nd Owner, Runs, SN 130233D5815056L * 1961 S.A. Gravel Truck w/ 11’ Box & Hoist, Model 960,261-6 Motor, 4 Spd. 900X20 Rubber Runs S/N 2C965D3601784 E * 2 Older Trailers, No Vin. * 9’ Storage Trailer w/ Metal Roof, 4’ Sides on Rubber, No Vin * Blue Bird 48 Passenger School bus, for Storage Only Buildings: *10’ X16’ Wooden Storage Bin w/ New Shingles * White 8’ X10’ Insulated 4 Season Chicken Coupe w/ Port. Fence, Nice * White 8’ X 12’C Grain Bin, Good Skids * 6’ X 8’ Green House w/ Wood Floor, Nice Horse Trailer & Saddles & Recreation: *1979 Miny T.A. 2 Horse Trailer w/ Side & Rear Entry, SN H1998012 * 2 Nice Brown Adult Western Saddles, Clean * 1981 Everest Liquid Cooled Skidoo w/ E. Start, Runs Well, SN 348500235 * Like New 8’ White Arrow F. Glass Canopy from Ford Pickup, Mint Cond. * 16’ Quick Silver Canoe, Like New. Rare Collector Cockshutt Backhoe Complete w/ Service & Operator Manual: *1971 Cockshutt 1650 Shut w/ Yellow Color Backhoe/ Industrial 1678 Loader, 7’ Bucket, 1615 Hoe Wakershaw 6 Cyl. Gas, Reverse O-Torque Transmission, Model 2565-71013 S/N 171488459 Yard: * Rare Custom Made Pea Sheller w/ E. Motor, Mint Cond. * J.D. 5500 Wat. Gen Set * 230 Arc Welder * 2’ X 3’ Dump Trailer * (2) 300 Gal. Fuel Tanks w/ S. Compart * 2 Sect. Scaffolding * Approx. 100 Gal Tidy Tank * Various Tires & Rims * Car Top Boat Rack * 1/2 or 3/4 Ton Alum. Tool Box. * Ladders * Blue 45 Gal Drums * Garden Tools * Quan. Fir Lumber; 1X8-6’-7’ Etc. * Quan. 50 Year Old Cedar Shingles * Various I &T Repair Manuals * Dewalt Mitre Compound Saw on Ryobi Stand, Nice * Quan. Power & Hand Tools * Air Tite Heater * Brand New Thickness Planer & Wood Vises in Boxes * Quan. of New Parts for N.H. 276 Sq. Baler * Quan. of Wine Making Equip. * Mini 8-10” Rototiller w/ Gas Engine * Various Sealors, All Sizes * Etc. Collectables: * V-4 Wisconsin & 163 cu in Continental Engines * Rare 1 EL. 24” Chain Saw * 10 Gal. Crock * Meat Grinders * Kids Wagon * Old Tools * Coal Oil Lamps * Lanterns * Old Radio Cabinets * Kettles * Bracing Bits * Hay Knives * Wrenches * V. Nice Black & White Ceramic C&W Heater * Complete Forge * 2 Metal Binder Seats * Milk Creamers * Old Stoves * Stove Shovels * Lots of Family Movies w/ VHS Player & Flatscreen TV * Cupboards * Horse Shoes * 1947 T. Eatons Complete Bed w/ H&F Boards, Double Dressor & Mirror, 4 Dr. Chest, Light Brown, V. Nice * Kawaii Keyboard & Stool, Nice * Silver Spoon Collection * Endless Belt for Thrashing Machine, Approx. 60’ * Super 8 Movie Camera w/ Projector & Screen * Telescope * Home Made Rug Jig * Wall Mount Post Drill for Blacksmith Shop * J.D. Gold Belt Buckle African Goods: *2 Wooden Rare Lounge Chairs * An excellent selection of Artifacts, Ebony Hand Carved Wood * Pictures * Brown Couch * V. Rare Homemade. B Power Pistol, Gun Powder, Flask, Etc. * Lots of African Items Sale terms: Terms are cash or cheque w/Bank Reference only. No Credit or Debit Cards. No Buyers Premium, 5% G.S.T. charged where applicable. The above is only a listing or guide. Please check all info as to description or condition as all sales are final with no guarantees. Neither the Auction Firm or owners are responsible for accidents on or off the property. Once an item is sold it automatically becomes the sole responsibility of the purchaser as to safe keeping, damage, etc.
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www.andruchowauctions.com Upcoming Auction - Lawrence & Amy Tychkowsky Saturday, June 8th, 2024 Andrew, Alberta
on Glen Park Rd. to RG RD 261, then 1/8 mile north.
Watch For Signs. GST will be charged where applicable. Lunch Available. Tractor: 2000 New Holland TM 135 F.W.A. Tractor, CAH, 3-ph, dual hyd., 540 & 1000 PTO, shuttle shift trans, c/w Alo Quicke F.E.L. Loader c/w bucket & joystick control, 1634 hrs., S/N 82006827 Trucks & Cars: 1966 Ford Custom 500 Car, 4 door, auto, 289 V-8 eng., 56,003 miles, all original, S/N 6B52C185276, like new; 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 3/4 -ton, crew cab, long box, 4WD, fuly powered, Cummins diesel eng., c/w matching canopy, extra fuel tank in box, 66371 km, S/N 3D7K528A38G228132, like new; 2015 Chrysler Town & Country Van, fully powered, leather interior, seats 7, 71964 km, S/N 2C4RCICGGGR205125; 1962 Ford F350 1Ton Truck, dual wheels, 292 V-8 eng., 4 sp. trans, c/w 12 ft box & hoist, 55664 miles, S/N 67117B-4813532-L; 1933 Ford Car Body, c/w motor, suicide doors, to be restored Boat: 12-ft Alum Boat c/w oars, 4-hp boat motor Trailers: 1998 PJ Tandem Axle Bumper Pull Trailer c/w 8-ft x16-ft deck, ramps, lights, brakes, S/N 4P5CF162XW1020730; Tandem Axle Bumper Pull Trailer c/w 8-ft.x24-ft deck, brakes, lights, NV SN, shop built; Single Axle Bumper Pull Trailer c/w 6-ft x10-ft Tilt Box, shop built, NV SN Equipment: Howard Model HA 180 W4 72-inch 3-ph Rototiller, S/N 801-3-34436Y; McKee Model 720 3-ph Snowblower; MF 12-ft DT Cultivator c/w shovels & spikes; F.E.L. Bale Fork; 10-ft F.E.L. Snowblade; Generac 40KW/20KW PTO Power Generator, trailer mounted; Grasshopper 729 60 Front Mount Hydro Lawn Mower, 848 hrs; 1227 MDS SP Snowblower c/w ES, like new; Trailer 25-gal.
Estate Sprayer; Yard Machines MTD S/P Rear Tine Cultivator; Gas SP 22-inch Weeder; 4Wheel Yard Wagon Antiques: Canadas Pride Chrome Plated Coal & Wood Stove c/w copper water warmer & warming oven; Platform Scale; 1-Quart Oil Cans; Assort. Old License Plates; Sad Irons; Cast Post & Frying Pans; Coal Pails; Coal Shovels; Gas Lanterns; Cast Waffle Iron; Straight Razor c/w belt; Barn Lantern; Pocket Scale; Bottle Capper; Wooden Chairs; Antique Chests; Nail Kegs; (2) Steel Wheels; Miscellaneous & Household: Pro Air II Air Compessor; Electric Welder; Compound Mitre Saw; Cutoff Saw; 3/4-inch Socket Set; Ladders; Wrenches; Assort. Tools; Forks & Shovels; Assorted Jacks; Propane Cutting Torch; Electrical Cords; Jerry Cans; Chains; Hyd. Press; Assort. Plywood, Lumber & Tin; Landscape Rocks; Bar-B-Que; Eskimo Gas Ice Auger; 2-Person Fishing Tent; Camping Equipment; Cattle Clippers; (4) Deep Freezers; Enamel Roasters; Webber Piano c/w stool; Sony Stereo System; Exercise Equipment; Electric Stove; Maytag Fridge; Kitchen Roller Caddie; Sewing Machine; Many more items Selling for Other Consignors: 2008 Case Farmall 95, F.W.A Tractor, 8 SP Tran. 1000 & 540 PTO, 3 P.H., C.A.H., Dual hyd c/w Case F.E.L, c/w Joystick Control, Quick Attach Bucket & Bale Fork, (3100 hrs) S/N Z8JP50570; 2007 Keystone Montana Mountaineer 34.5 ft, original owners, needs new awning. Tires and brakes are good. No leaks. New inverter. New battery. New Roof Sealer.
Visit our website for full listings and pictures: www.millersauctionservice.com Auctioneer Note: Mr. Knull has sold and moving into town. Take note of the Tractor and Vehicles as they are one owner and in like new condition. Plan on attending. For more information call Cliff Knull at 780-9082792 or Millers Auction Service at 780-789-2226 or 780-920-6738. www.millersauctionservice.com License No. 200809 Box 71, Sunnybrook, AB
This list is subject to additions or deletions. TERMS: Cash or valid cheques, certified check, bank draft, bank letter of credit, ALVIN MILLER (780) 789-2226 electronic transfer, Mastercard or Visa. 3% or Cell 920-6738 usage fee for Mastercard and Visa. No purTREVOR MILLER (780) 722-2705 BARRY KASHA (780) 374-2472 chases to be removed until settlement has Camrose, Daysland, Killam, Tofield, Holden been made. List is subject to additions and/or deletions. Neither the owner, the Kingman, Rosalind, Viking auctioneer or staff of the auctioneer shall Clerk: Tera Lange “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, be held responsible for any loss or accident on or off the auction site. Friendly Service, Give Us A Call”
UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE NORMAND LOSIER LEDUC COUNTY, ALBERTA SUNDAY, MAY 26 AT 10:00 A.M. LOCATION: 48277 Rg. Rd 255, Leduc County, Alberta DIRECTIONS: Being from the Junction of QE II Highway and Glen Park Rd, go 11/2 miles west on Glen Park Rd. to Rg. Rd. 255, then 3 miles south.
Watch For Signs. GST will be charged where applicable. Lunch Available. Highway Trucks: 2012 Volvo Tandem Axle Highway Truck, auto, D15 Volvo engine, walk-in sleeper, good rubber, ready to be painted, S/N 4V4NC9EH4CN534162; 1995 Western Star Tandem Axle Highway Truck, 3406E Cat engine, 12 spd trans, sleeper, good rubber, 1.1M Km, S/N WKRDCCJ4SK936076 Vehicles: 2005 Nissian Titan Extend-A-Cab 4x4 1/2-ton Truck, V-8, auto, leather interior, 426,000 km, S/N 1N6AA06B15N568470; 2005 Buick Rendezvous SUV, fully loaded, approx. 200,000 km, S/N 3G5DA031X65585621; Ford F600 Cab & Chassis, V-8, 5 sp, not running; Chev 1-ton Truck, V-8, 4 sp trans, c/w Century Hyd. Towing Winch & Tow Deck, not running Trailers & Boat: Tandem Axle 48-ft Oilfield 5th Wheel Highboy, NVSN; 45-ft Van
Tandem Axle Trailer for storage; 30-ft Van Single Axle Trailer for storage; Diplomat 16ft Tandem Axle Trailer converted to Ice Fishing Shack c/w wood heater; Golden Falcon 16-ft Holiday Trailer; Wave 26-ft Holiday Trailer Body for storage; Vacation Air 27-ft 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer c/w 1 slide, needs repair; 2-Wheel Trailer c/w 4-ft x 6-ft box; 12-3/4ft Alum Boat c/w trailer Miscellaneous: Assorted Rims; Lincoln 150 Mig Welder; Gas Air Compressor; Benchmark Garden Rototiller; Push Mower; Poulan Pro Snowblower; New Mercury 4-hp Boat Motor; Approx. 8 Barrels Sandblasting Sand; Assort 3/4-in & 5/16-in Plywood; Fishing Equipment; (3) Gas Engines; 12V Winch; Air Hyd. Jack; Compound Miter Saw; Truck Chains; Assort. Tools, Bolts, Screws; Many more items
Visit our website for full listings and pictures: www.millersauctionservice.com Auctioneer Note: Due to illness therefore this Sale. Mr. Losier is moving closer to his family. Plan on attending. For more information call Normand Losier at 780-405-7016 or Millers Auction Service at 780-789-2226 or 780-920-6738. www.millersauctionservice.com License No. 200809 Box 71, Sunnybrook, AB
This list is subject to additions or deletions. TERMS: Cash or valid cheques, certified check, bank draft, bank letter of credit, ALVIN MILLER (780) 789-2226 electronic transfer, Mastercard or Visa. 3% or Cell 920-6738 usage fee for Mastercard and Visa. No purTREVOR MILLER (780) 722-2705 BARRY KASHA (780) 374-2472 chases to be removed until settlement has Camrose, Daysland, Killam, Tofield, Holden been made. List is subject to additions and/or deletions. Neither the owner, the Kingman, Rosalind, Viking auctioneer or staff of the auctioneer shall Clerk: Tera Lange “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, be held responsible for any loss or accident on or off the auction site. Friendly Service, Give Us A Call”
The Community Press, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - Page 25
McIver clarifies Bill 20 powers to rural reporters Leslie Cholowsky Editor
In an exclusive rural media round table with Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver, rural journalists had an opportunity to dive a little deeper into the whys of Bill 20. One of the things that McIver stressed is that none of the powers given to the Province under Bill 20 with regards to removal of councillors or amending bylaws are new. “These are not new powers, this is a new way of delivering powers that have always been there.” McIver said the new bill reduces the ability of a councillor or Council, “To do any darn thing you want,” and instead holds them accountable to the Municipal Government Act and to act in the public interest. “To be clear, we already have the authority, this is a new expedited way to express that authority.” While he said Bill 20 doesn’t necessarily give more transparency to the actions of having to remove a councillor, for example, because it will be done in cabinet, he did say that a decision like that would never be taken lightly, and that the government would never take
action that couldn’t be defended. “It’s very public, that someone is going to be dismissed, and the public and cabinet of the day are going to own that decision and would need to be able to defend it, from that day until the next election. ...I wouldn’t want to be a member of a cabinet who overturned a bylaw, or removed a duly elected councillor without having a good reason why. I think I’d pay a terrible price for that and I think my political career would be over.” McIver gave two examples of when the Province stepped in to correct a bylaw that went past a municipal Council’s authority, or was not in the best interest of the population. He cited Edmonton’s masking bylaw, put in place when the Province dropped the need to wear masks, exceeding the authority of the municipality. At that time, exerting the authority it already has, the Province passed a piece of legislature limiting a municipalities power to pass such a bylaw. Another example occurred just recently, when Calgary failed to act swiftly in changing how it calculates electricity local access fees. McIver says that while the city passed a bylaw amending the rates, which were par-
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tially based on market pricing and varied widely, but not until 2027, the Province was forced into action again, to pass legislature banning the use of variable rates, effective immediately. McIver noted that both of these bylaws were enacted by the cities while legislature was in session, saying that if either had happened during the summer months, nothing could be done without recalling MLAs. Under the new Bill 20, he says remedies are in place to act sooner in the future. Also of some concern to the province, he says, with regards to declaring political party affiliations in municipalities, especially with regards to Calgary, is that in the last municipal election $1.6 million was donated by various union
groups for nine candidates running for that Council, McIver says. He says with regards to third-party advertising, another $1.7 million came in, some of it from outside the country. “According to the rules of the day, that isn’t illegal, but it is concerning. Here are these large sums of money that no one, including voters, knew where that money came from.” McIver says that if the bill passes at the end of May, as planned, the Province has plans to “fully consult with municipalities over the summer, before the regulations around the bill will be put in place,” adding, “Because people who deal with this day-to-day, most of the time have great ideas on how to put that in action.”
Employment Opportunity Office Administrator
Job description Our company is looking for an organized and self-motivated Office Administrator/ Accountant who will be responsible for providing administrative support to our Mundare deli & production facility. The Office Administrative's role will include working closely with our leadership team as well as our production teams by multitasking and handling clerical duties, performing file-keeping tasks, assisting in the purchasing of supplies and inputs, and inputting and helping coordinate orders. In order to be successful in this position you should be detail-oriented, professional and have strong written and verbal communication skills. This is a long-term and full-time position out of our facility in Mundare, Alberta. Office Administrator Responsibilities: Carrying out clerical duties such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, and preparing documents, including office correspondence, and forms. Assisting Shipping and Receiving with order taking and fulfilment. Performing bookkeeping tasks such as invoicing, monitoring accounts receivable and accounts payable and statements. Maintaining general office files, including job files, vendor files, and other files related to the company’s operations. Purchasing office supplies, production inputs, equipment, merchandise and furniture. Assisting the Management Team with miscellaneous office-based tasks. Performing other relevant duties when needed. Office Administrator Requirements: High school diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in business, administration, or a related field. 2 or more years’ office administration experience. Proficiency in a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access). Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks. Pay: $23.00-$30.00 per hour Benefits: Dental care Extended health care Store discount Schedule: 8 Hour Shift, Monday to Friday
Saturday, June 1st 10 am - 4pm
includes ALL ITEMS IN THE STORE!!
Free coffee & donuts in the morning!
Elk Island Thrift Store 5118 50 Ave, Lamont, AB 780.895.2800
Who are we? Stawnichy’s Mundare Sausage is a family owned and operated specialty meat and Ukrainian food company in operation since 1959. Our specialty is our World Famous Mundare Sausage, however our product list includes over 80 uniquely prepared meat and Ukrainian food products. We are proud of our Alberta heritage and work hard to maintain the values & traditions set by its founders. Email resumes to stawnichys@gmail.com or hand-in in person in Mundare.
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Carnations for Hardisty’s moms Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490
Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!
Well hello folks. Wasn't that a glorious rain on Sunday evening? We were enjoying a Mother's Day feast at one of our local restaurants and were so pleased to get the moisture, but then today, I read on Facebook, where some folks were hammered with hail. I am so sorry to hear that. Hopefully it is still early enough that plants might recover. We wish you the best of luck. Not every mother is able to enjoy being spoilt on Mother's Day. There are the shift workers that work in oil and gas, and of course all the healthcare workers that work around the clock and the many other jobs that require 24 hour work. A mother's job is really never done either, is it? From dawn to dusk you care for your family, washing, dressing, feeding, cooking, cleaning, loving them, shopping, organizing, and much more. Heck, maybe you also have an out of the home job. Wow, moms are pretty amazing, aren't they? The lucky ones have partners that share the load and are at home, too. Other moms have partners that work far from home and that makes life more difficult, but they also manage. No matter how hard or easy moms have it, nothing compares to all those moms in war zones. Their men are away fighting for their lives while the
women scrounge for food and shelter and care for their children, the elderly, and the infirm. Their lives are brutal. When all is said and done we are pretty lucky. I truly hope you all enjoyed Mother's Day and felt some love and appreciation. I always marvel at the talent of waiters and waitresses. They have to be quick on their feet, have a sharp brain and memory, and have great intuition. When a waitress comes onto a large group that contains four little people under seven years old, adults, and grandmas, she is thinking, “Lordie Lordie.” Our waitress was fabulous and smart. The first thing she did is ask the moms what the little ones want to drink and brought plastic cups with lids and straws, then she attended to the adult drinks and, for us old farts, freshly made black coffee. Yup, that keeps us all occupied for a little bit ‘till we get our orders figured out. Smart restaurants have little pizzas and chicken fingers and fries and the world of children is satisfied, now for the adults. We all enjoyed fabulous meals that night and the little people were happy, too. Thank you dear waitress at The Leaf, you were the best! Hope someone was at your home that night. Ready to massage your feet, pour you a lovely drink, and feed you yummy appetizers.You deserve it. Happy Mother's Day to you, too. St. Paul's United church service was led by Sherrie Hughes on Sunday and carnations were handed out to moms.
Our organist Gail K. and minister Sherrie Hughes were gifted cute little bowls with flowers in them, as appreciation for Mother's Day. They were pretty tickled to receive the gifts. Thank you. Sherrie will be presenting the service this coming Sunday, too. Remember church is still at 11:30 a.m. Many of you know June Crone. She was a long time resident of Hardisty and she passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. June loved her family and she also loved volunteering. She was active in numerous clubs and activities and gave freely of her time to be helpful. Her obituary mentioned that the highlight of her life was receiving the Governor General Award for volunteerism. June was a kind and generous woman. Her celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 15, at 2 p.m. at the Elk's Hall in Hardisty. Farewell dear June. Quote for the week; "The best and the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart," Helen Keller (remember she was blind). "A woman is like a tea bag, only in hot water do you realize how strong she is," Nancy Reagan (President Reagan's wife). Thank you to Carol Bourque and her Breast of Friends Cook Books, where I get all these jokes and sayings. Have a good week everyone and please contact me with news you wish to share. We need your news to keep our column going, please.
FEATURED PROPERTIES FOR SALE LAMONT COUNTY
• 5119 - 48 Ave, 4712 - 51 St, 5121 - 48 Ave, & 5116 - 47 Ave Lamont AB. 5,800 sq ft shop on with additional 3 fenced lots across the back alley from the shop property. Shop was used for agricultural machinery repair. All properties must be bought together. Price $650,000 • W4-20-55-27-SE Plan 1023701 Block 1 Lot 1A Lamont County. 138.09 acres in the Lamont Heartland for industrial use. Located North of Highway 15 on Range Road 202. Price $2,990,000 • W4-18-53-24-SW Plan 0826481 Block 2 Lot 1 a mile North of HWY 16 on RR 181. 5.02 acres yard site in Lamont County. Utilities at the property line. Price $40,000 • W4-18-53-26-NE N1/2 Lamont County 80 acres Fenced with 70 acres in hay. Site features a well and power. Price $300,000 • SW ¼, 30-54-18-W4 (South ½)- 72.12 acres Fenced pasture land. Price $200,000 • HWY 834 TWP 544 Village Chipman Plan 9222629 Lot 2 70.18 acres Fenced pasture land. Price $200,000 • HWY 834 TWP 544 Village Chipman Plan 0824951 Block 17 Lot 1A 2.05 acres pasture land. Price $50,000
STRATHCONA COUNTY • SW Part of NW –23 –53 –23 –W4 40.55 acres North of Highway 16 on Range Road 232 in proposed medium industrial zoning with CP rail line at the border of the property. Price $7,200,000 • Parts of SW and SE -7-53-22-W4 located at Highway 21 and Lakeland drive 63.62 acres of development land with Highway 21 exposure. The property is within the Bremner and local Employment Area ACP with expected future use of industrial. Price $5,100,000
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Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC) urgently requires a contract part time bookkeeper to work at our headquarters in Viking. The position is currently for 16 hours per week. Hours may increase in the future. Hourly rate will be commensurate with related experience. BESC is a regional services commission that manages the administration of 6 volunteer fire departments within the Beaver County region. BESC is also responsible for Emergency Management within the region. Bookkeeping responsibilities include: • Recording journal entries, completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accounts payable, receivable and capital asset details. • Preparing month end financial reporting for the board of directors • Following up with delinquent accounts • Preparing invoices • Preparing cheques and posting EFT payments • Preparing and filing GST and WCB returns and remittances Position requirements: • Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and processes • A minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience • Proficiency with SAGE 50 and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • High attention to detail and strong organization skills A certificate or diploma in business administration or accounting is considered an asset. To apply, send an email to info@besc.ca. detailing how you meet the position requirements. Closing date: Friday May 17, 2024
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