May 28 Community Press

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Forestburg’s Jim Anderson receives Golden Hammer

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

After an impressive 50 years in the Hardware Industry, Jim Anderson received the Estwing Golden Hammer Award, along with a  Supply-Build Canada NHPA Award.

The Estwing Golden Hammer Award is a prestigious honor from Estwing Manufacturing Company, recognizing retailers who have served in the hardware and home improvement industry for 50 years or more. It is presented to individuals who have reached this milestone, signifying a long and dedicated career in the field. The award is presented to individuals across North America.

Bob Coutts, owner of Coutts Home Hardware, where Anderson works, says that he nominated Anderson for the award, through Home Hardware, who handles all such achievements for their dealers. He says there were 13 given out this past year, compared to just three or four nor-

mally.

The Award acknowledges a retail sales persons’ commitment and longevity in the independent home improvement channel. It also is only given to those who have worked in the hardware industry for 50 years. Estwind is a well-known hand tool manufacturer, and this award is considered to be one of the most prestigious and distinguished awards in the home improvement industry.

Anderson started work for Stan Coutts, in 1974 he helped with the construction of the new store, helped move into the new store, and started work at Coutts Hardware in January 1974.

Stan was his uncle, his mother’s brother. Anderson’s father had the grocery store in Forestburg, where he worked for a number of years, from around age 13 to 19.

With his 70th birthday approaching, Anderson says he has no plans to retire. “I’m not sure what I’d do.”

He says of his long time working in hardware sales, “I enjoy the

challenges, and keeping up on building codes, electrical codes, and plumbing codes so I know I’m giving our customers good advice. That knowledge has come in handy. It’s remarkable, sometimes, when a customer will come back and say, ‘You were right.’

“I enjoy what I do, I enjoy the challenge.”

Anderson doesn’t claim to have unlimited knowledge, he says over the years he’s developed some great resources, but lately, he adds, “I’m finding that some of my contacts are retiring.”

He says, “If I get to the space I don’t enjoy it, then I’ll retire.”

Anderson didn’t work the entire 50 years in Forestburg, he left in the fall of 1979 to work as a salesman for Walter Woods, a wholesale hardware dealer, until 1981. He says, “Stan called me when Link Hardware and Home Hardware merged, and he asked me to come back because Home Hardware used more technology and he needed help for Continued on Page 11

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO

53 Raceway opened for the season on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, at the old Forestburg airport. There were plenty of old and new racers this year, including Pro Winner on Saturday and Sunday Darren Sutton, in the red car above, and Kevin Pederson in the far lane in blue. See more photos on Page 17.

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Jim Anderson, long-time employee of Coutts Home Hardware in Forestburg, received the Estwing Golden Hammer Award on Tuesday, May 20 for 50 years in the Hardware business.

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Black bear spotted in Hardisty

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Town of Hardisty issued a warning on social media on Wednesday, May 21, that a black bear had been spotted in the area of 43 Avenue right in the town.

“Residents in that area, please be aware.”

Initially it was thought that the animal might be a bear cub, with addi-

tional warnings that a protective mother bear might also be nearby, but it was later thought to be a young bear, not a cub.

As a precaution, residents were warned to move compost and garbage cans indoors, even those with a lid, as well as removing bird feeders, and storing any pet food indoors for the time being.

The town warned that even cleaning a barbeque can draw in bears with the scent of old barbequed food.

A warning was also given for people walking in and around the town, saying, “Be sure to make loud noises and stay with a group. Al-

ways keep small animals on a leash.”

The town says that Fish and Wildlife Alberta was contacted and is aware of the situation.

Anyone with questions or concerns is urged to call the Town office.

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Alberta Teacher’s Association put out a press release on Tuesday, May 27, saying that, “With a strike authorization vote of 99 per cent, Alberta teachers are signalling to the government that they can no longer hold up our crumbling public education system.”

Voting was held between May 22 and 26, and nearly 38,000 teachers cast online ballots during that period, the ATA says.

ATA President Jason Schilling says, “Teachers are standing united in demanding respect and recognition for the challenges they experience in today’s classrooms. Settling for anything less than tangible solutions will not be tolerated.”

The ATA says crowded and increasingly complex classrooms, coupled with the absence of wage increases that reflect these realities and ensure that future teachers will choose the profession as a lifelong career, remain a point of contention for Alberta teachers.

The Alberta Teachers’ Association’s Provincial Executive Council will now determine the next steps, including the possibility of a strike vote, if an acceptable resolution is not reached with the province’s school boards beforehand.

Golf clubs and cart stolen from Daysland Golf Course

Killam RCMP Detachment Report for the period of Friday, May 9 to Thursday, May 22

Saturday, May 10

Members responded to a vehicle on the side of the road with a male walking away from it towards Forestburg. Male was gone. Vehicle had all four tires punctured. Attempts made to contact the Registered Owner. Vehicle was towed.

A bull was reported in a ditch and could be a traffic hazard. Members patrolled and found the bull in the ditch area but it was within an electric fence. Members ensured no break in the fence.

Sunday, May 11

A report was made of an attempted theft at a farm. Truck had been scared off the property. Members made patrols and did not locate the vehicle. BOLO sent out to surrounding detachments.

Monday, May 12

Member was called out to assist with a vehicle on fire. Car caught on fire, driver pulled over. Fire attended. Vehicle was towed.

A 2010 black Polaris was reported stolen from a rural residence. No witnesses or suspects.

A break and enter was reported from an unoccupied lease site. Pictures obtained. No witnesses or suspects.

Tuesday, May 13

Horses were reported on the highway.

Members made patrols. Horses not found on or near the highway.

Wednesday, May 14

A report was made of suspicious activity happening on RR 164. A white pick up offloading a quad into a seeded field. The quad drove through the field and was loaded back onto the truck. Members patrolled the area. Vehicle not found.

Thursday, May 15

Member attended a residence where there was an altercation between two individuals. When Member arrived one of the Subjects had left. Statements were taken. Subject located, arrested, and released on an undertaking.

Friday, May 16

Member responded to a noise complaint in Strome. Member patrolled the area and no music was heard. Member spoke with the Subject who admitted he did play loud music. Subject was given a warning.

A report was made of a Norco bike and Evo bike trailer stolen from Daysland. Property was stolen from the side of the Complainants house. No witnesses or suspects.

A report was made of a suspicious sale of over $1,000 in lotto tickets and gift cards in Sedgewick and Killam stores. Two males using a credit card bought lotto tickets and/or gift cards in both communities. Video is available. No suspects at this time.

Members attended a dispute between neighbours in Sedgewick. Subjects were both told to leave each other alone. Parties separated on arrival. No crime committed.

Saturday, May 17

Killam and Viking Members set up

Check Stops on Highway 26 and 36. Approximately 85 vehicles were pulled over and Members required Mas Alcohol Screenings (MAS). No one charged.

Members received a complainant of impaired driving in Forestburg. Member attended. Vehicle seen were pulled over.

MAS = 0.

Sunday, May 18

A noise complaint was reported again from Daysland. Subject was the same as previous file. Complainant was advised to call bylaw enforcement.

Monday, May 19

A report was made of an intoxicated driver in Forestburg. Member attended and Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) demand was given. Subject blew a fail. Appeal blow given. Subject blew a fail. Licence destroyed and vehicle seized.

A suspicious vehicle with two occupants was reported lurking around a business in Daysland. Patrols made. Vehicle not located.

Tuesday, May 20

A complainant was made of dogs running loose in the Strome campground. Member spoke with the Complainant and advised to call Bylaw.

Multiple Milwaukee tools were stolen from a Quonset. No witnesses or suspects.

Wednesday, May 21

A business in Forestburg was broken into. Cigarettes stolen and damage done to the door. Safety planning discussed with the owner. No witnesses or suspects.

A report of a stolen golf cart and clubs was made from the Daysland Golf Course. A male and a female rented the cart and clubs and left with them. Subjects used cash. No witnesses or suspects.

A green 2004 Ford F250 was stolen from

Hardisty. No witnesses or suspects. Thursday, May 22

A vehicle was reported parked behind an unoccupied house in Hardisty for approximately a month. The license plate came back stolen out of Provost. Vehicle towed.

Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were:

12 - 911 Act

3 - Assault

2 - Assistance to Canadian Federal Dept/Agency

1 - Assistance to RCMP Agency BC Prime/N.S. Halifax County Versadex

2 - Breach of Peace

1 - Coroner’s Act-Sudden Death

1 – Failure to comply with order

3 - False Alarm

3 – Harassing Communications

2 - Information File

1 - Items Lost/Found – except passports

3 - Mental Health Act

1 - Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage Violations - Provincial/Territorial

1 - Moving Traffic - Intersection Related Violations - Provincial/Territorial

2 - Moving Traffic – Speeding Violations

2 – Municipal Bylaws

5 - Other Moving Traffic Violations

4 - Other Non-Moving Traffic

12 - Other Provincial/Territorial Statutes (not other wise specified) - Other Activities

1 – Sexual Assault

4 - Traffic Collisions

3 - Trespass Act

1 - Voyeurism

1 - Wellbeing Check

Killam RCMP

Canada Post and union continue to negotiate CUPW

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Canada Post and CUPW have not settled their differences, and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has launched a nationwide overtime ban for employees.

Canada Post says under the strike notice filed by the union last week, “This is a legal strike action and means that CUPW-represented employees will refuse to work overtime across the company.”

Canada Post says it will continue operating through the ban, but warns that its customers may experience delays.

“It’s unclear how CUPW’s strike action may evolve. At this time, there are no rotating strikes or national work stoppage. The Corporation will keep Canadians and businesses informed if strike activity escalates and there are changes to postal operations.”

Canada Post presented CUPW with new offers on May 21, which its says increases wages, removes “key sticking points,” and includes changes needed to compete in the parcel delivery service.

“They also reflect the Corporation’s financial and operational realities.”

The company says it is ready to return to the bargaining table as soon as possible to resume negotiations with mediator assistance.

It says that parcel and mail volumes have declined “significantly,” as customers prepared for a potential disruption of service.

Canada Post says, “Further escalation in strike activity would have major impacts on employees, small businesses, and the millions of Canadians who rely on

the postal system – and deepen the company’s already serious financial situation. It is critical that both parties focus their energies on resolving issues to reach negotiated agreements.”

On Sunday, May 25, CUPW says that Union negotiators and the National Executive Board spent the last few days, and nights, reviewing “the Employer’s last offers and preparing responses to issues in the offers and issues important to the Union that the Employer failed to acknowledge.”

Also, possibly in response to the Industry Inquiry

Friday, May 30th Bruce Stampede Grounds

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• Team Grooming, Female and Steer Shows to follow

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Commission Report released last week, CUPW has launched a “Hands Off My Post Office” campaign. The campaign claims that, “The corporation is pushing drastic cuts - losing post offices, ending door-todoor delivery, expanding Community Mailboxes, outsourcing to franchises, and even privatization.”

FLAGSTAFF 4-H DISTRICT

OPINION

Dear Editor;

Hon. Damien Kurek Battle

River-Crowfoot Member of Parliament

It is a true honour to once again receive a clear mandate from the people of Battle River - Crowfoot, a mandate that demands change, hope, and a restoration of the promise of Canada. Throughout this past election, I have heard clearly the cry for change and the fear that we would continue being held back and trapped in the downward spiral we have seen over this last decade of Liberal leadership. Though our Conservative team under Pierre Poilievre made great strides, we came just short of the finish line in this past election.

I have been proud to fight for an unapologetically hopeful vision that puts Canada first - not just as a slogan but as the foundation of what the Government of Canada should stand for. It is in doing what’s best for Battle RiverCrowfoot, Alberta, and Canada that Danielle and I made the decision to temporarily step aside as your Member of Parliament, triggering a by-election that will allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in this riding. While this was not an easy decision, it was one made with a lot of prayer and thought. We truly believe this offer of resignation is the best way we can serve you and support the future of our country.

We have heard from many of you regarding our decision to temporarily step aside, both your excitement and your concerns. When we made the offer to Pierre, we specifically asked for his commitment in representing the people of Battle River - Crowfoot. We know how important it is for Pierre to get out to the region, to see our people, and be our voice in Parliament as Leader of the Opposition. Have no doubt, Pierre is one of the hardest-working politicians I have ever met, and as he gave his resounding commitment to represent our people, I truly believe he will serve this region well.

A) I am a retired 36-year Alberta high school teacher. I’m in distress over what will be the obvious gross manipulation of the chances of by-election success for Pierre Poilievre. It is very urgent to bring to the attention of the country newspapers in all of the Battle River Crowfoot Riding that an issue is being contrived by a group calling themselves “The Longest Ballot Committee.”

Kieran & Thomas Szuchewycz are aggressively spearheading a long ballot collection of over 200 (ba-

Service: Talk and action

Practically, there are rules and processes around how an MP resigns. This means that my official resignation cannot take place until the middle of June. Until then, I have been sworn in and will continue to remain your MP, taking my seat in Parliament, which will allow me to vote for a new speaker and continue fulfilling a number of essential duties. Shortly after my official resignation, the Prime Minister will be tasked with calling a by-election, which we hope will take place by mid-summer. Throughout this whole process, my team and I are working hard to ensure that casework and constituency services are uninterrupted. If you need assistance with any federal Government programs or services, please reach out.

During my official swearing-in as your MP this past week, I chose to recite The Oath in front of the portrait of Sir John A. Macdonald. In the time around Confederation, Canada’s first Prime Minister was a bold and fearless nationbuilder. While not perfect, he truly believed in Canada and its future. In this reflection, it is Danielle’s and my hope that, in a small way, our actions will contribute to the continued building of our nation.

Throughout this entire process, we continue to be deeply committed to serving the people of Battle River - Crowfoot and being a voice of representation. Until the next federal general election, where I will once again be your Conservative Candidate, this is how we feel we can best put the talk of service into action.

We need to build on our Conservative momentum with that strong, united vision that will restore the Canadian promise. I would ask you that the trust you have put in me, you also put in Pierre, someone who I truly believe is the right person to be Canada’s Prime Minister.

I appreciate your support, understanding, and trust as we proceed.

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sically staged candidates) to run against Pierre in the forthcoming by-election.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER THE

Letter:Exposing The Longest Ballot Committee's ruse

Their tactics worked to weaken and ultimately destroy Pierre’s seat in his previously won riding of Carlton in Ottawa. They set up nearly 100 candidates on the Carlton ballot in the recent national election for Prime Minister. Only five candidates were on the ballots in Carlton for each of the previous three national elections formerly won by Pierre Poilievre. This confusing ruse of too many candidates did what was intended. It sabotaged votes for Pierre, and is being prepared to sabotage his success in the coming byelection!

B) Mainstream media is biased for its liberal employer, and can't be called upon to represent the eight million who want change offered by a conservative government.

Any media in Camrose, Stettler, Wainwright, and Flagstaff friendly to reporting the concerns of its conservative voters needs to be engaged to inform local voters how to choose Pierre P. when given a too long ballot with 200+ names meant to confuse!

Cheryl Linton

Exciting opening of Bird Dog Theatre on main street Hardisty

Well hello folks. Today is Monday and I was literally blown away by the wretched wind and 30 degrees Celsius.

You have to feel for those poor firefighters trying to extinguish fires that are raging in this hot, windy nightmare.

Thank those brave men and women who are willing to put their lives on the line to save peoples properties, our forests, countryside and wildlife.

I doubt they have a cozy, comfy bed to crawl in after a gruelling day of work. Maybe they are too exhausted to care.

I imagine cold fluids, a healthy simple meal, and with a full belly they are soon off to bed. Do they even have a facility to have a nice long shower anywhere? One can only hope but somehow I doubt it. I will have to contact one of our local families that have a firefighter in the family and I can enlighten you. Kudos to our firefighters and those that come to assist us from across Canada and other countries too.

On Monday the 19th the Hardisty Lakettes Women’s Fastball team

hosted a spring tournament at the Hardisty ball diamonds.

Six teams showed up to play despite the rainy and chilly weather. Parents, grandparents, friends, and kids were there to cheer on their favourite team.

One grandma told me she loved watching ball but enjoyed it more from the comfort of her car plus the fact that there was a food truck made the cold more tolerable.

The competing teams were the Irma Tigers, the Coronation Stealers, U17 Prairie Gamblers, U19 Prairie Gamblers, St. Paul Storm, and the hosting team, the Hardisty Lakettes.

Each team played three games. The Irma Tigers beat the St. Paul Storm in the final tournament. There is no ball tournament without some refreshments at the beer gardens.

Sunshine would have made the refreshments even tastier but we had Mic’s food truck to sell us yummy hot dogs and other goodies. Thank you so much to Mic’s Food Truck! (info provided by ball player, Justine Matthews.)

Our main street came alive this weekend when our old movie theatre opened its doors to the

public. It is now named the Bird Dog Theatre and is freshly renovated to welcome music lovers.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday people from all over arrived to enjoy the fabulous music provided by the band, "Over the Moon."

The excitement, in that previously old movie theatre, was palpable. Craig Bignell and Suzanne Levesque are a couple as well as band mates and their music has been called country, some blue grass, western, or I just call sheer heaven.

They are so comfortable on stage and you feel like they are sitting in your living room chatting to you and then playing a few songs.

They stop to tell some jokes about their life on the road and their home in Longview, Alberta, and yes, they know Ian Tyson.

I thought that was an important bit of trivia, Ha,Ha! I wanted to mention how different it was to see a clarinet being played in this western/country band.

The crowd went nuts and clapped each time that young man played that wind instrument. Not only could he play but he could sing too. He had a really deep, sexy,

sultry voice that gave me shivers. He was amazing.

The other band members were also so talented and they all played like it took no effort, their fingers danced over their string instruments.

I admire such musical talent and they are so cool and make it all look so easy. True talent.

The theatre has had renovations done and of course I had to check out the bathrooms. They are fresh and clean and welcoming and a change from when they pur-

chased the building.

They informed the audience that on arrival the old toilets had fallen through the floor and it was a major job to restore the restrooms to their present glorious state.

Hardisty is so excited to welcome Suzanne and Craig and their musical talents to our wonderful community. We look forward to more music.

On Friday our neighbour, Ian MacRae, was laid to rest at the Hardisty cemetery. His funeral was officiated by

Susan MacKinnon and afterwards the family invited guests to beef on a bun, refreshments, and a variety of pies.

Ian loved pie and on his departure the family ensured there was beef (being a beef farmer) and his love for a good piece of pie. Thank you Ian and farewell.

Well folks, please be so kind as to share some news with me, sports, family, events, whatever, just call me. Have a fabulous week. Thank you.

Ricci

Monday, June 2nd at Noon at FFCS Board room 4809 49th Ave. in Killam please RSVP to 780-385-3976 as lunch will be provided. Come join us to find out more about FIRST, its programs, and how to join the board!

Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Town of Hardisty will offer for sale, by public auction, at the Town of Hardisty Council Chambers, 4807 49th Street, Hardisty, Alberta, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the following lands:

Roll Lot Block Plan C. of T./LINC 310000 7

Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.

The Town of Hardisty may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land not sold at the public auction.

Terms: Any property selling for less than $25,000 will be considered a “cash sale” and all funds are due and payable via bank draft, certified cheque, VISA, Mastercard, Debit Card, or cash, the day of purchase. Any property selling over $25,000 will require a minimum of 15% down by way of cash, certified cheque, bank draft, VISA, Mastercard, or Debit Card immediately preceding the purchase that day. A letter of credit must accompany the 15% down from a recognized financial institution for the difference indicating that the buyer has been approved for funding in an amount equal to or greater than the purchase price. Balance of proceeds to be netted in 30 days. All unsightly conditions on these properties will need to be dealt with, within 15 days of the completed purchase at the new owner’s expense.

Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.

Dated at Hardisty, Alberta, April 30, 2025. Bobbi Usselman, Chief Administrative Officer.

Town of Hardisty

Killam Grade 6 teacher participates in special course

Kelsie Armitage, Grade 6 teacher at Killam Public School, was accepted to participate in the Alberta Teachers Institute on Parliamentary Democracy, which took place in Edmonton at the Alberta Legislature from May 4-6.

The program is an intensive professional development opportunity designed for educators across the province.

It offers a unique and engaging experience, providing teachers with firsthand insight into our provincial parliamentary system. Participants ex-

plore key topics, including the legislative process, the judicial system, and the role of the media. The program also in-

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Flagstaff County teams play under two different men’s baseball leagues, the Powerline Baseball League, where the Rivals play with Daysland as their home plate, and the Battle River Baseball League, where the Killam Braves, and Amisk Astros play.

The Powerline League got off to a start on May 10 when the Rivals headed to Rosalind to start the season, coming out with a

close 7-6 win.

On Wednesday, May 21 the Rivals were supposed to take on Camrose in Camrose but got rained out.

Then on Monday, May 26 the Rivals held their home opener in Daysland against Rosalind again, this time coming away with a 10-6 win, putting them atop the league standings.

They will play their next game at home Wednesday, May 28 in Daysland, against the Tofield Braves. First pitch goes out at 7

p.m. be sure to catch the local boys in action.

On the east side of the county, the BRBL action started on May 21, where Killam travelled to Amisk to take on the Astros. Killam lost to Amisk 5-4.

Coach Mike Borth says, “It was 5-1 Amisk at the top of the seventh when Lyndon Tuftin, in his first senior game at bat, led off with a single off his brother Keithan, who is pitching for Amisk, to start a Braves rally.

Some aggressive baserunning led to three outs on the base paths and a 5-4 loss. Craig Borth started pitching, followed by Declan Bowen and Chase Rombough. The Brave’s next game is Wednesday, May 28 when defending BRBL champs the Macklin Lakers are in Killam. First pitch is 7 p.m. Killam won’t have a home game again until June 25, so be sure to catch tonight’s game.

cludes a guided tour of the Legislature, networking opportunities with guest presenters and Legislative Assembly staff, and dedicated time for sharing ideas and teaching strategies with fellow educators.

Educators are expected to share the knowledge gained through the program with the broader education community.

Throughout the threeday experience, participants will reflect on how their time at the Alberta Teachers Institute can en-

hance their teaching, benefit their students, and contribute to their school and constituency.

MLA Jackie Lovely, who met up with Armitage during her time at the legislature, says, “I’m proud of Kelsie’s accomplishment and was thrilled to congratulate her during her visit to the Alberta Legislature. I look forward to extending my congratulations to future educators from our Camrose Constituency also receiving this same achievement.”

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- Most widely grown CWRS variety in Western Canada for 5 years

CWRS - AAC Wheatland VB

-Wheat Midge tolerant

- Very good lodging resistance

CWSWS - AC Andrew - Great silage option

-In demand by milling and ethanol industries

Yellow Peas:

CDC Canary - Improved standability

-Early maturity

-Higher Yielding

Faba Beans:

CDC 219-16 - Zero Tannin

- Seed is smaller than Snowbird, larger than CDC Snowdrop

6-Row Feed Barley:

AB Advantage - Improved plump and bushel weight

- Smooth awned

-High grain and forage yield

2-Row Malt Barley:

CDC Copeland - Strong demand by malting companies

100+ Women who Care support local youth centre

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

It started out as an idea, and now nearly 200 women have given over $267,900 to groups all over Flagstaff County. The group is the aptly named 100+ Women Who Care of Flagstaff County.

During the most recent meeting, held on Tuesday, May 20, 73 women attended in Hardisty, where members listened to five-minute pitches from three

difference organizations: Gibson Place Youth Centre, Daysland Palace Theatre, and Sedgewick Early Childhood Centre/Kindergarten. The three were chosen at random from the 33 nominations submitted by members.

After the presentations, the winner, by vote, was Gibson Place Youth Centre.

That organization received $11,700.

Co-founder Joanne McMahon said afterwards that the presentations were “fantastic.”

She says the “100+” women has grown to 79 individual members and 39 teams (of another 114 women) for a total of 193 women, with two new members signed up at the latest meeting. Each member and group pledges $100 at each meeting to be given to the presenter who gets the most votes. Groups have one vote amongst all members.

The group is operating in its sixth year, there is one more meeting left, in August, in this year’s operations.

The 100 Women Who Care in

Flagstaff County only meets four times per year. In two of the four meetings, one group gets the entire pot. A special ‘Share the Love’ meeting in February sees three groups share the total, and the August meeting has two winning presenters.

After Tuesday’s meeting, McMahon told members, “Our impactful organization has given organizations in Flagstaff County $267,900 over the past six-and-a-half years!”

Gibson Place ‘not just a youth centre, but the future of Flagstaff County’

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Gibson Place is a youth centre founded in 2020 in Killam, meant to serve all Flagstaff County youth aged 12 through 17.

It’s located in the basement of the FFCS building in Killam, and FFCS Executive Director Stacey McLennan says, “We’re a weekend haven for young people.”

She says Gibson Place is open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to midnight, and provides a safe, welcoming, and positive space where youth can just be themselves.

McLennan made the presentation to the 100 Women Who Care in Flagstaff County last week as one of three groups hoping to get funding.

She said, “Tonight I come to you with urgency; Gibson Place does not have sustainable funding to operate into the fall.”

McLennan says, “this centre is not just about giving teens a place to hang out. It’s about giving Flagstaff’s future a place to belong. In a rural region like ours, many youth feel isolated—

whether due to long distances, lack of connection, or simply not having a safe space to go outside of school or home.”

She described the youth centre as follows: “At Gibson’s Place, we offer:

•A warm, supervised environment where tweens and teens can socialize safely;

•Games, music, food, and activities that keep them engaged;

•Positive adult role models;

•A break from the pressures of home, school, or screens.

“But we don’t just want to maintain the status quo - we want to revitalize.

“We’re currently working on:

•Launching a Youth Council so teens have a voice and role in shaping their space

•Developing leadership and life skills programs, including workshops on mental health, conflict resolution, and community involvement

•Strengthening our volunteer network to increase mentorship and connection

“This isn’t just a youth center - it’s a stepping stone to resilience, confidence, and community engagement for our

next generation.”

McLennan said that should her presentation be successful, the grant funding from the 100 Women Who Care group would cover Gibson Place’s operational costs for the next critical months.

She added, “It will give us time to finalize applications for sustainable funding sources and allow us to implement the first phase of our revitalized youth programming.”

She closed her presentation with this: “So I ask you to stand with us tonightnot just to fund a youth centre, but to

invest in the future of Flagstaff County.

“There is no more critical indicator of the future of a society than the character, competence, and integrity of its youth.”

Over the last month, Gibson Place has offered a number of activities for local youth, including a ping-pong tournament, outdoor volleyball, icecream sandwich night, a board game night, and even origami night.

The space includes a movie area, an art space, a gaming centre, kitchen, pool and ping pong tables, and more.

At the third meeting of it’s sixth year, the 100 Women Who Care in Flagstaff County met in Hardisty and voted to support Gibson Place Youth Centre with a donation of $11,700.

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Just look at that date! May long weekend is long gone. My father-inlaw told me that the older one gets the faster the time goes, now I believe it.

A trip to the local greenhouses this week enabled me to get some plants and some news. Tamina Miller was helping her son at Anchor K. They have some very nice rustic decor as well as lots of beautiful flowers and even my celery.

Next stop was Niconna’s Greenhouse where I got some herbs and other stuff.

Donna said some family was home on the weekend to help out with yard work. Greg, Jennifer, and Calvin were the work crew. Greg’s son Brady graduates in June from high school in Lethbridge.

There are a lot of memorial services these days. On Friday, Grace Reister and I attended the memorial for Urban and Annette Meyers in Stettler. We had a visit with Genny Marcel who was also attending. Genny is now living in Okotoks.

We also met Leo Gabert and his wife from Castor who were sitting with Genny.

On Friday, May 16, there was a memorial service held in Killam at the Catholic Church for John McIsaac. John and Jan were long time Alliance residents. Interment was in the Galahad Cemetery.

Wayne Erion passed away on May 8 but wished for no funeral service. Wayne is a brother-in-law of Peggy Erion, Seed Plant Manager.

Chuck Wiart noticed that there was no Alliance News the week before last. Good to be missed.

Chuck was talking to Mr. Yarham who found that Chuck’s granddaughters were in college on baseball scholarships because he read it in the paper.

If you don’t do a good job of keeping in contact with your friends and family at least give me some news once in a while so they know you are still alive.

Vickie Cloakey, Laura Towers, Mae Flynn, and I attended church in Forestburg on Sunday to catch up with Rev. Jope and Karen Langejans.

Rev. Jope did a communion service. They are in the area to attend the grand opening of the theatre in Hardisty. Jope married the Over the Moon couple a few years ago.

Al and Shelly Neraasen were in town to visit with Al’s daughter Lisa and grandson Ben. Ben’s father, Jose was in town on the weekend for a visit with Vickie Cloakey and an afternoon at the Forestburg Drag Races.

Two knitters and a diamond dotter met on Thursday morning in the basement of the United Church to do their craft. All crafters are welcome to come from 10 to 1 on Thursdays to do their craft and have some conversation.

The Argyle WI, under the instructions of Odette, are making a group quilt to enter the Provincial WI Handicraft display. Two of the borders are now on.

They meet Monday mornings at Odette’s store (the old liquor store) on Main Street.

Rainer Rohr and Odette Dionne did the service in the Alliance United Church this Sunday. There were about 12 in the congregation. They make a good team.

A group of ladies from Groupe d'entraide Communautaire d'Edmonton are coming to Alliance on June 6.

The Edmonton Community Support Group

provides emotional support to those who come to the monthly meeting and wish to share their experiences.

These meetings are a valuable support for the women who speak French, helping them cope with different challenges and difficulties in their personal and professional lives.

They will be taking a sewing or quilting course at Odette's store. WI ladies will be serving them tea.

the conversion from Link to Home Hardware.”

Anderson says he remembers his Uncle Stan (Coutts) receiving his gold hammer and saw back in 1983.

Anderson has been very active outside his work in the community, too. He worked with Scouts Canada, as a cub leader in 1975 until becoming Deputy Regional Commissioner in 1991 when he retired after receiving the Medal of Merit.

He helped with the

local Youth Centre in 1977-78, becoming president of that board in 1984. When the building had a fire in 1987, he oversaw the rebuild, before retiring in 1991.

Anderson is a founding member of the Forestburg Kinsmen Club, and helped with the construction of the Kinsmen RV Park, also becoming the volunteer manager of the park from 1988 to 2019. He worked with Uncles at Large from 1979 to 1984.

Anderson was also a member of the Forestburg Fire Deparmtent from 1984 to 2000, initially doing radio communication before joining as an active firefighter in

2000. He retired in 2021, but not before receiving his 20 year service medal in 2022.

He is also a member of the Forestburg Historical Society; he joined in 1986, served as Chairman from 2006 to 2009, and remains an active member.

Anderson joined Rural Crime Watch, from 2006 to 2010, and was a member of Citizens on Patrol in Forestburg from 2009 to 2011.

Anderson received the Forestburg Citizen of the Year award in 2017.

Anderson received the award from Home Hardware Southern Alberta Territory Manager Sharmange Ray. A video featuring this years Golden

Strathcona Resources acquires Hardisty Rail Terminal

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Strathcona Resources Ltd. announced Wednesday, May 14, that the company had signed a “definitive agreement to acquire the Hardisty Rail Terminal (HRT).” The company expected to close on the acquisition early in the second quarter of 2025.

“HRT, located in Hardisty, Alberta, is the largest crude-by-rail terminal in Western Canada with capacity of 262 Mbbls / d and year-todate throughout of approximately 50 Mbbls / d.

“HRT is directly connected to the Hardisty Diluent Recovery Unit, an innovative facility which separates diluent from raw bitumen prior to rail transportation, allowing for a competitive netback for upstream producers versus pipeline alternatives.”

The company says, “Together with Strathcona’s Hamlin Terminal, Strathcona now owns and operates rail terminals servicing approximately 80 per cent of the total current crude-byrail volumes in western Canada, allowing for meaningful economies of scale.

Viking RCMP executes search warrant

Viking RCMP executed a search warrant on May 24 on a property in the Town of Viking.

As a result, RCMP arrested one male on five warrants, for relatable offences that occurred in the Eastern Alberta area, and four new charges, related to crimes against a person, in Viking and surrounding areas.

James Dennis MillerLaney, a 39-year-old male resident of Bonnyville, Alta., has been charged with Unlawfully and willfully obstruct RCMP officer and three charges

of Failing to comply with condition of Release order.

Miller-Laney was brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody. He will be appearing in Alberta Court of Justice in Camrose on May 28.

Viking RCMP continues to proactively combat criminal activity as part of our ongoing commitment to the initiatives set out by the Viking RCMP to reduce the criminal activity in the Communities it serves.

The Community Press, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - Page 11

Hammer Award winners was featured at this year’s Home Hardware AGM, and the winners were invited to a zoom

meeting with Home Hardware President Ian White.

Coutts Home Hardware held a receiption on

Tuesday, May 20 for Andrson, with around 70 people dropping in to congratulate him on this achievement.

“The HRT acquisition is a continuation of Strathcona’s countercyclical acquisition strategy focused on core area consolidation. While HRT is only 19 per cent utilized today, it has been up to 82 per cent utilized historically during periods of tight pipeline egress, providing Strathcona with a natural hedge against future egress bottlenecks.”

Build-a-skill great opportunity for Flagstaff’s students

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Imagine having to decide your future at 17 or 18, without any practical experience, or even knowing what kinds of jobs are available where you live.

The Flagstaff Child and Youth Coalition and Flagstaff County have come up with a new program for the region that allows students the opportunity to gain a skill, taught by a person or business operating in the community, and perhaps get some insight into the incessant question, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’

When members of the Flagstaff Child and Youth Coalition attended a meeting with other coalitions, they heard about an opportunity for students called ‘Build-aSkill.’

Essentially the program matches students with local businesses or organizations who’ve offered to teach students a specific skill over a period of time.

For the local coalition, a partnership with Flagstaff Economic Development was a nobrainer, says Coalition partner Jessica Docksteader. “They already had the connection to local businesses, so it’s a perfect partnership.”

Docksteader says the original coalition group was initially formed to do an early childhood study, and when that funding fell through, the partnership didn’t have an official function.

She says the groups involved stayed in touch, and reconnected during COVID, also at that time rebranding from Early childhood to include youth.

“We’ve continued to meet on a monthly basis, and we’re always on the lookout for great projects or funding/grants,” Docksteader says, adding, “presently we’re all working on this off the side of our desks.”

So when the Build a Skill program came along, it was just a matter

of contacting local businesses and others to see what opportunities could be offered to local students.

When the program was announced, learning opportunities came in from around the entire Flagstaff County region, Economic Development Officer Jenalee Waring says, “Anyone we talked to on a one-on-one basis offered something.” She says others responded to the information package put out in February via social media and the newspaper calling for community partner signups.

The program was opened to: tradespersons, businesses, artists, and hobbyists.

Participants were given the opportunity to choose what kind of interaction would work best for them, from a single session to a short series.

The program developers covered materials, coordination, and could provide supervision if needed.

It’s an opportunity for local business entrepreneurs to “Make an impact, inspire confidence, curiosity, and career exploration in the next generation.”

Waring says, “It’s also a good opportunity for businesses to encourage kids to fill the gaps that they have or will have, as well. It’s a great opportunity to connect to the youth in the community.”

In all, 45 different opportunities were presented to Flagstaff students, and many could accept two or more students. Waring and Docksteader say that some local companies are already offering mentorship and apprenticeship opportunities outside this program, they discovered. “We found, too, that sometimes the safety aspects of the business made it too difficult to offer a position.”

On the student end, FFCS Director Stacey McLennan and Jessica Docksteader visited Daysland and Forestburg Schools along with Central High Sedgewick Pub-

lic School, and talked to students in Grades 10 to 12.

By that time, a program guide had been made up, listing all the available opportunities, along with registration forms.

Docksteader says, “We wanted to make sure anyone interested got a spot.”

When the student uptake wasn’t as high as they’d hoped, they approached the schools a second time to have the program information sent home to parents. “That got the information out a little broader,” Waring adds.

In all, 24 students responded to 46 opportunities, because each youth can do up to three.

Students had to apply for each opportunity, and once they passed the organizer’s screening, then had to contact the company or individual offering the training to work out the details. “They had to apply for the opportunity and explain why they would be a good fit.”

“That’s another learning aspect of the program,” Docksteader says, “students build practical career skills. The onus is on them to connect with the opportunity. It’s a way to build on their real world essential life skills, and a way to build confidence.

“They have to reach out, and make them-

selves vulnerable as their applications are reviewed.”

She adds, “The process is designed to give ownership to youth to make first contact - building those soft skills.”

The organizers are already looking to next year, wondering if they should open it up to younger grades. “We plan to do a full evaluation after the program ends.”

For now, students are still working through the one-on-one process of setting up their opportunities, and organizers are collecting parent disclaimers.

The program is to be done outside of school hours, on students’ own time, and is to be completed by the end of August.

The pair say the Build-

A-Skill program is not expensive, other than some minor administration parts. “This year we had to build the forms, the applications, and so forth, but for future years that will be done.

Wild Rose Rose

Rambling about Wellness

by Dr. Henry Orewa - Daysland

“If You Want to Go Fast, Go Alone; If You Want to Go Far, Go Together.” - Nigerian Proverb

The Heavy Stone

Life is a journey marked by the people we meet along the way. Sometimes, we walk alone. Other times, we walk beside friends, family, colleagues, and kind strangers.

These relationships - fleeting or lasting - shape our outlook on the world. They mold our memories, influence our mental well-being, and define how connected we feel to the world around us.

Healthy, meaningful relationships nurture us. They help turn difficult moments into lessons, ordinary days into cherished memories, and challenges into opportunities. And that brings me to a little story I stumbled upon while searching for resources on teamwork - a story that lingers in my mind.

In a quiet village nestled deep within a valley and surrounded by towering mountains, the people had everything they needed… except peace and harmony. They bickered over everything, as little as scraps of food, argued over simple tools, and hoarded small treasures. Kindness was rare. Cooperation even rarer.

One misty morning, a wise elder arrived in the village. Without a word, and with him some outsiders and they placed a massive, unmovable stone in the center of the vil-

lage square. The villagers gathered, curious.

“Whoever can carry this stone to the peak of the tallest mountain,” the elder announced, “will be rewarded beyond measure.”

The villagers scoffed. The mountain loomed high above, its peak hidden in the clouds, and the stone was impossibly heavy.

One by one, the villagers tried. They strained, pushed, pulled - but the stone wouldn’t budge. Day after day, attempts ended in defeat. Frustration turned into apathy. The stone lay untouched, gathering dust as the years rolled by.

`Then, one evening, the elder returned. The villagers hung their heads in shame.

“We’ve learned nothing,” they admitted.

The elder smiled gently. “This stone is like the burdens you each carry alone - too heavy to bear by yourself. But together, no weight is impossible to lift.”

A silence fell over the square as the villagers exchanged glances. Then, one person reached out a hand. Another joined. And then another. Together, they formed a chain of hands and hearts, lifting the stone with careful, collective strength. Slowly, step-by-step, they carried it up the winding path to the mountaintop.

As the sun dipped behind the peaks, the valley below echoed with laughter and cheers. What once divided them had united them.

Moral of the Story

When we choose to lift each other’s burdens, no obstacle is insurmountable. True strength lies not in individual effort but in shared purpose, kindness, and community.

Reflection

• What burdens are you struggling to carry on your own?

• Who in your life could you invite to help lighten your load?

• How might you foster unity in your community, workplace, or circle of friends?

REFERENCE: https://www.facebook.com/simplylifetips (2023, August 21). The Heavy Stone: A Moral Story Of Teamwork And Kindness. Simply Life Tips. https://simplylifetips.com/the-heavy-stone-moral-storyteamwork-kindness/

Forestburg’s Area 53 Raceway opens 2025 racing season

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTOS

Area 53 Raceway at Forestburg held their season-opening races on the weekend of May 24 and 25, with a good pool of racers and great weather. Above, the next two racers warm up their tires and prepare to roll up to the starting tree.

Right: Saturday Super Pro Runner up Martin Wiles in the yellow dragster goes up against a true dragster. Below: Ryder Faulkner, in the near car, was Sunday’s Pro winner. Bottom: Logan pedersen was Saturday’s Sportsman Winner in his flashy blue truck.

The Donna and Fred Vanouck Nursing Education Fund

Up to $2,000 to be Awarded Application Deadline: Monday, June 16, 2025

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be enrolled full-time in an accredited nursing education program in Canada. Have graduated from a public or catholic high school in Camrose County, Flagstaff County, Beaver County or any city, town or village physically located within those County boundaries.

Considerations:

The student may be in any year of a Licensed Practical Nurse program, a Registered Nurse program whether or not it is a Bachelors degree in Nursing, a Registered Psychiatric Nursing program, or an advanced degree in Nursing.

An application form is available on the Battle River Community Foundation website, www.brcf.ca by clicking on the grants link, by contacting the Battle River Community Foundation at Box 1122, Camrose, Alberta T4V 4E7, by email at ed@brcf.ca or by telephone at 780-679-0449.

The Joni Bergstrom Endowment Fund Scholarship

$2,000 to be Awarded

Application Deadline: Monday, June 16, 2025

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be enrolled full-time in an accredited nursing program in Canada.

Be from Central Alberta with preference to students from the City or Camrose County.

Considerations:

Strong preference to an applicant entering their second, third or fourth year of studies.

An application form is available on the Battle River Community Foundation website, www.brcf.ca by clicking on the grants link, by contacting the Battle River Community Foundation at Box 1122, Camrose, Alberta T4V 4E7, by email at ed@brcf.ca or by telephone at 780-679-0449.

Grant Applications Open Deadline: June 16, 2025

Battle River Community Foundation Now Accepting 2025 Grant Applications

New this year! We’ve launched our online granting portal, Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM), to streamline the application process. All applications must now be submitted online through this user-friendly system, available on our website. Paper applications are no longer accepted.

Please also note our new application deadline: Monday, June 16, 2025. We encourage applicants to start early and get familiar with the new portal.

Grants are available to organizations in east-central Alberta that are qualified donees recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency, including registered charities and municipalities. Non-charities may apply in partnership with a qualified donee. Required forms are on our website.

Eligible organizations must show strong volunteer leadership, sound financial practices, and effective management. Preference is given to projects that create significant impact with modest investment, operate for a defined time period, and fill gaps not covered by other funding.

Field of Interest Funds support projects in areas such as: Animal Welfare • Arts • Brain Injury Prevention • Education • Health and Wellness • Humanities • Literacy

Music • Nutrition • Outdoor Education • Palliative Care

Environment

History • Family Violence Prevention • Special Needs • Sustainable Agriculture • Youth Athletics • Youth Programs

Geographic-specific funds also support projects serving residents of: Alliance, Armena, Camrose, Flagstaff County, Forestburg, Galahad, Hardisty, Hay Lakes, Hughenden, Irma, Killam, Lougheed, Merna, Rosalind, Sedgewick, Strome, Viking, and Wetaskiwin.

Application deadline: Monday, June 16, 2025. Apply now through our new online portal at brcf.ca/grants-scholarships/how-to-apply/ Grants will be announced no later than November. For further information and/or an application form, please contact us. Web: www.brcf.ca | Email: admin@gmail.com

The Rudy and Flora Baker Scholarship in Medicine

Up to $2,700 to be Awarded

Application Deadline: Monday, June 16, 2025

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be enrolled in a Canadian Faculty of Medicine seeking an MD designation.

Have graduated from Grade 12 at a high school located in the area served by the Battle River Community Foundation.

Considerations:

Strong preference to an applicant entering their first year of studies.

Preference to an applicant with community service experience.

Preference to an applicant considering a career in rural medicine.

An application form is available on the Battle River Community Foundation website, www.brcf.ca by clicking on the grants link, by contacting the Battle River Community Foundation at Box 1122, Camrose, Alberta T4V 4E7, by email at ed@brcf.ca or by telephone at 780-679-0449.

OBITUARIES

Joan Elizabeth Djos (Patten)

Joan Elizabeth Djos (Patten) was born November 3, 1942, in Killam, Alberta, to Robert and Mary Patten.

The youngest of 13 children, family always held a special place in her heart.

Joan Spent 64 loving years with Ted, being not only his work partner, but his true-life partner as well. Together they created a legacy of devotion and love.

Joan embodied the best of qualities; unconditional love, strength of spirit, and unending generosity that could be seen in her care of her family and friends.

Her hands were never still, whether it was knitting, cross stitching, crocheting, or even driving the spreader truck.

She was the most proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She always loved keeping up with all of them and their many interests.

She shared many traditions through the generations, even those that she gained from her being “Scandinavian by pollution” as she would joke.

She was an eager volunteer in the community, volunteering with the Sedgewick Museum archives, the Lutheran Church Good as New Shop, and many others.

With Joan’s love of local history she became affectionally known as the local historian and a well-known member of the community.

Joan Passed away on May 23, 2025, surrounded by her husband Ted and her family at the age of 82 years.

Left to mourn her passing is her loving husband of 64 years, Ted; three daughters; two sons; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren:

Karen and Don Snethun; Curtis and Becky Snethun (RayLynn and Kacee); Nicole and Simon Donatti (Maddox and Bronson); Cody and Leah Snethun (Tyler and C.J.)

Cathy and Stewart Crone; Jessica and Blair Fenton (Gray, Tayva and Laney); Jackie and Ryan Davidson (Reeves and Wells); Becky and Scott

Guenthner (Quade, Ridge and Tyce);

Dorothy and Layne Bloudoff; Brittany Bloudoff, Colton Bloudoff;

Teddy and Jodie Djos, Ted Djos, Bailey Djos; Rob and Tennille Djos, Owen Djos, Ty Djos.

She will be remembered by numerous family and friends. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren will fondly remember her many rhymes, songs, and stories.

Her family will join together for a private family interment. The family is planning a time of fellowship and refreshments at a later date.

A date and time will be made available once confirmed. Please go to feeandsons.com website for the update.

Donations in Joan’s memory can be made to The Bethania Lutheran Cemetery or The Sedgewick Archives and Museum.

Arrangements by

Fee and Sons Funeral Home and Crematorium Killam

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Bargain hunters hit Forestburg streets

Visitors to Forestburg had great weather on Saturday, May 24, as they checked out the town-wide garage sales. The day started with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Forestburg Fire Station, where around 170 people came out to enjoy a hearty breakfast before embarking on the hunt for bargains.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Join Michael and Trisha Muirhead for the Grand Opening of their Farm Store, The Country Cupboard, on Saturday, May 31 from 11 AM - 2 PM. Refreshments, farm animals, prizes, and more!! 44106 HWY 869 (just outside Sedgewick). 20/21p

CARD OF THANKS

Many thank yous to friends and family who travelled many miles to attend Jarett's Celebration of Life. My special thanks to Aleska Johnson for the setup, slide show, wonderful meal, and everything else - you went above and beyond.

Thank you for the many sympathy cards and donations in Jarett's memory.

Thanks to the Curling Club for the donation of the hall, which was very much needed for the many who attended the service. Many thanks to Kim and Curtis Carrington for the reading and for setting up the screen and displays.

Thanks to Kari-Lynn Davis and Lisa Ross for speaking about their memories of Jarett.

Many thanks to Pennie Smathers of Tofield for helping me with my eulogy to Jarett. It ended up perfect, Pennie, thank you.

Special thanks to Beaver County for support and the wonderful food dish. It was very much enjoyed; kept me fed for a week or so!

Thanks for the many kind phone calls and kind words from those unable to attend; your thoughts were there. Thanks to everyone who helped and offered support, it was greatly appreciated. Thank you to the Weekly Review for helping with write-ups and cards.

-Harvey Ross

COMING EVENTS

Building Bridges in Flagstaff Society (formerly Flagstaff Victim Services Society) Annual General Meeting Monday, June 16 at 6:30pm at FFCS office in Killam

If you would like to join the meeting, please message us at flagstaffbridges@gmail.com

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Rosevale Cemetery Annual Cleanup (located south of Strome)

Saturday, June 7 at 9:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome. Please bring whatever cleaning tools you want to use. Coffee, donuts, and visiting to follow. For more info, call 780-376-2134

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Lake Oliva 2025 AGM and NO Work Get Together Sunday, June 8 @ 1pm. Bring your lawn chair and come out for a afternoon of meeting, updates, and visiting. Hot dog lunch will be served to all attending.

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Pleasington Historical Society

Annual Service and Pot Luck Meal, Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2 p.m. Church and Cemetery Cleanup Tuesday, June 3 at 9 a.m. Alternate Date: Friday, June 6. Everyone is Welcome! 20/21c

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Join our family to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Eunice Losness on Saturday, May 31st from 2 - 4:30 p.m. at the Lougheed Seniors' Welcome Club in Lougheed, for a come & go gathering of family & friends. Let your presence be your cherished gift.

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Golden Valley Lutheran Women’s Group invite women of our community to a presentation by Shanna These, who recently travelled to the Amazon as part of a Mission Trip with Kindness In Action.

Kindness In Action (KIA) provides dental services in developing countries where access is limited. There will be a short time for questions.Cake and refreshments will be served after the presentation We are asking for a free-will offering, with all proceeds going to Kindness In Action to help fund their future dental mission trips.

The presentation will be Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 7:00pm at Golden Valley Lutheran Church. All women are welcome. 21/23c

COMING EVENTS

BARDO CEMETERY CLEAN-UP

Saturday May 31/2025 Clean-up at 10am and annual meeting to follow. Bring your own lunch Contact: Lawrence Rude 780-679-7315 20/21c

FOR SALE

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NOTICE OF WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN SALE

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Warehouseman’s Lien Act (Alberta), Sto-N-Go RV Storage, as lien claimant, intends to sell the following goods to recover unpaid storage charges: Description of Goods: 10-foot Boler travel trailer, brown, vintage style. Unit is locked; condition unknown. Owner of Goods: Anne Zimmerman Stored At: Sto-N-Go RV Storage 51516 Range Road 224, Sherwood Park, AB Amount Owing: Storage fees in the amount of $1,308.50 as of May 13, 2025, plus continuing daily costs.

Sale Details: The above-mentioned trailer will be sold by private sale on or after June 3, 2025, unless full payment is received from the owner before that date. For Inquiries or to Settle the Account, Contact:

Sto-N-Go RV Storage Inc. Phone: 780-292-3787

Email: sto-n-go-rv@outlook.com

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If anyone is looking for an internet system, Brian has one for sale. $75 includes dish and wires. Call 780-678-0053.

Anyone interested in strawberry plants, bare root only, bring own pots. Also have raspberry plants, buyer to dig out, bring own pots if you want them potted, $100 for 100 plants. Must be gone asap. Call Brian for appointment: 780-678-0053.

Anyone interested in trees for an excellent wind break, I have disease-resistant and fuzz-free poplars. Also have some willow trees available. Buyer's responsibility to dig out and move. Call Brian for an appointment: 780-678-0053

NOTICE OF WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN SALE

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Warehouseman’s Lien Act (Alberta), Sto-N-Go RV Storage Inc., as lien claimant, intends to sell the following goods to recover unpaid storage charges:

Description of Goods: 1999 Four Winds Hurricane Motorhome

Owner of Goods: Jay Baine Stored At: Sto-N-Go RV Storage 51516 Range Road 224, Sherwood Park, AB

Amount Owing:

Storage fees in the amount of $2,760.75 as of May 13, 2025, plus continuing daily storage charges.

Sale Details: The above-mentioned motorhome will be sold by private sale on or after June 3, 2025, unless the full amount owing is paid by the owner prior to that date. For Inquiries or to Settle the Account, Contact: Sto-N-Go RV Storage Inc. Phone: 780-292-3787

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GARAGE SALE

Garage-Moving Sale

5016 56 Ave. Tofield, AB

Remaining items still available after sale date.

Leather Love Seat/Chair/Ottoman; Bar Fridge; 40”TV; Bose Speakers; BBQ; Book Case; Dressers; Small Appliances; Sears AC; Rain Barrels: BDR Suite.

CALL NOW: 780-686-4985

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THE LAKESIDE LEADER is hiring a reporter/photographer for an ongoing, full-time position in Slave Lake. Must have own car and camera. Email resume to: joemc@lakesideleader.com

Painting

Quality Residential and Commercial Interior Painting. Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749

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30 plus Years of Experience. Dave 403-999-8464

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Bigger and better Flagstaff Fitness Challenge starts soon

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Flagstaff Fitness Challenge started as a Bike riding challenge during COVID in 2020, but since then has expanded to include all kinds of activities. The sixth annual challenge is starting on June 1, and it’s easier than ever to participate, says organizer Cary Castagna, Communications Coordinator at Flagstaff County.

Castagna says after last year’s challenge, which had around 100 people participate, he had some ideas and bounced them off co-workers and fitness providers he knew.

This year’s challenge has something very new, “We now have fitness ambassadors,” Castagna says. “Their key roles are to promote the challenge, lead by example, create content to encourage participation, cheer others on, and, once it’s all over, provide feedback on what we could do better.”

Castagna says he asked people who were interested to apply to become a fitness ambassador, and he’s pleased that applicants from Hardisty to Daysland, and even Jessica Janzen, who is the keynote speaker for the upcoming Seniors’ Conference.

“We had a big push to revitalize the challenge this year, and have it continue to evolve. Our ambassadors will be a big help in spreading the word about the challenge.”

Castagna says that the challenge has

never been limited to Flagstaff County residents only, and that hasn’t changed this year. “There’s a tourism and awareness facet of the challenge that we’ve seen grow over the past few years. People outside our region are taking notice.”

Because some of the ambassadors didn’t have Facebook pages, you’ll find Flagstaff Fitness on Instagram this year as well.

So far there are 10 fitness ambassadors, they are: Bridgette Ponto, Jessica Janzen, Shaina Dunn, Shane Mascarin, John Snethun, Andrea Whidden, Cheryl Frost, Lois Odegard, Michelle O’Hara, and Brittany MacMillan. You might recognize at least one name, Shane Mascarin was the first-ever winner of the first Flagstaff Fitness Challenge.

The challenge is joined by downloading a phone app (for Android or iPhone) called Strava. It’s a special kind of application that allows you to join a community, in this case, Flagstaff Fitness Challenge, and also log your participation in a number of common activities. If yours isn’t listed, you can put a custom activity. One of the best things about the app is that participants can interact with one another and cheer each other on. The basic Strava app is free, and does not require a subscription to participate in this challenge.

When you log an activity on Strava, everyone else in the group can see it and like or comment on your progress.

The challenge runs for six weeks, from Monday to Sunday (not the standard

Sunday through Saturday week) and starts on Sunday, June 2.

If you log at least one workout a week, you’ll be eligible for a weekly prize. Castagna says he also looked for more sponsors this year, and is happy to once again be able to offer a weekly prize.

If you go the full six weeks and log at least one workout each week, you’ll also be eligible for the grand prize which just keeps getting bigger, Castagna says.

The challenge officially begins on June 2, but on Sunday, June 1, there will be a free exercise class at the Lougheed Field House from 2 to 3 p.m.

The class will be led by Vanessa Simonot, owner of Joyful Movement Studio out of Camrose. She’s donating a free class to get things started.

The class will be yoga inspired, and will be suitable for all fitness levels.

Castagna says they tried a similar event to start last year’s challenge, a free

fitness class at Sedgewick Lake Park, but it, unfortunately, got rained out within minutes.

Building on that plan, however, Fitness Ambassador Brittany MacMillan, of BAM Fitness in Hardisty, will be hosting a free outdoor class once again at Sedgewick Lake Park, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30. Castagna says bring your own mat and water bottle, and says once again that the free class will be tailored to all fitness levels.

Castagna says the challenge is designed to get people moving, because a fitter population is a healthier population.

“We’ve seen the response grow in the number of people participating; right now we have 179 people in the Flagstaff Fitness Challenge group on Strava, and it would be great if all of them would participate.”

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Tractor: *I.H.C.856Dieselw/Cab,F.E.Loader&5’Bucket,18.4X34RubberSN-8081Y

StockTrailer,Bins,Shed,Truck&HolidayTrailer: *Older19’T.A.StockTrailer,NoVisibleVin*8’X12’Painted WoodenBinw/O.Head500GalF.Tank,SellsasUnit*10’X12’PaintedWoodenBinw/C&WHeaterSellsComplete, Nice*3OldWoodenBins*8’X10’PaintedWoodenBin,V.G.*PlusOtherPaintedBins*2007BlueDodgeRam1500 w/5.7Litre;NeedsWorkSN-1D7HU182217J594076*1999NomadModel190CreamColoredT.AxleHolidayTrailer w/AirCond,SN-1S1V200H23XDOO925

Yard(Brief&PartialListing): *2016GreenYamahaKodiac700w/Winch,4X4SN-5Y4AMA1W3GA300855 *J.D.D170ModelR.Mowerw/25H.P.54”Deck,Used4Seasons,1Owner*10’X24’LogicBrandCavassShed Shelter*Approx.2CordsofSplitSpruceWood*14”x44”PropaneCharBroilSmoker*2StihlChainSaws270&190 Models*Benchmate21”Rototillerw/173cc*28”M.T.D.YardMachine277ccSnowBlowerw/E.Start*Approx. 250GalBlueLivestockWaterTankw/DrainSpout*ScaffoldingSections*YardJ./D.7P.TiltWagonforGrass&Dirt, Etc.*2-23’LongCulverts;3”X33”Coleman20Gal.3H.P.A.Compressor*BiroModel22”Elec.MeatSaw*Simonoz 3200P.S.I.PressureWasherw/KoehlerEngine*TableSaw*QuadRamps*GoodSelectionofPower&HandTools *TrailerHitches*3GoodPressurePumps*GardenTools&GrassWhips*BrandNew250H.DutyBatterCharger *9TonElec.WoodSplitter*Various45GalDrums;Plastic&Gas*36’LongTrailerFramew/Axles&HitchParts *CementMixerw/Motor*HeatBulbs*Roll4’Wire*Etc. HuntingGoods&Harness: *GoodSelectionofTraps,Snares,Etc.*CompleteOlderHorseHarnessSets,Etc. ScrapIron: *Approx.5TonSteelTank*OldPlymouth4Dr.,Parts*6’Blade*OtherIron,Etc. Antiques(Brief&PartialListing): *Rare5’WideDirtMover*OldDishes*10Gal.MedaltaCrock*MeatGrinders *2SingerTreadleSewingMachines*McClearyC&WStove*McCormickH.TurnCreamSeparator,Complete*Old Bottles*3WashBoards*FanningMill*2C&WHeaters*100Ib.BeamScale*Tubs*VariousCowBells,Etc.*Well Pail*TonkaTrucks*FencingBar*(3)5GallonCreamCansw/MountedMetalTractorSeats*OtherMetalTractor Seats,Bicycles,Etc.

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Loader c/w diesel eng, & 1 3/4 yard bucket

Haying Equipment: Gehl 1865 TDC Round Baler c/w gathering wheels & 540 PTO; Gehl 10-Wheel V Hay Rake c/w hyd. lift; Vicon 4Wheel Hay Rake; New Holland 9-ft. Hay Mower c/w hyd. lift; Hesston 1190 11-ft. Haybine c/w rubber rollers; 24-ft. Bale Elevator c/w E motor

Motor Bike: 1981 Honda CB 650C Custom Motor Bike c/w windshield, saddle bags, 24,931 km, S/N JH2RCD5138M108616

Grain Hauling Equipment: WS 1350 Bu.

Grain Bin, no floor; Allied 7-inch x 42-ft. PTO

Grain Auger; Farm King 5-inch x 16-ft. Auger

c/w E motor; Farm King 5-inch x 24-ft. Auger

c/w E motor

Tillage Equipment: 12-ft. Ezze-On Offset Disc

c/w notched front blades, smooth rear blades, like new done approx. 40 acres; Cockshutt 14ft. Tandem Disc c/w hyd. lift

Vehicles: Western Star Tandem Axle Gravel

Truck, 5&4 trans, V-6, Jimmy Diesel eng; 1977 F150 Ranger XLT Step Side Truck c/w high performance V-8 engine, 4 sp trans, 4x4, S/N F14HLY43144; 2003 Ford F350 Lariat Super Duty Crew Cab, 4x4, auto, diesel eng, not running, S/N 1FT5W31F73EA51076; 1986 Pontiac Fiero 2MY 2D Car, 6-cyl, 4-sp trans, S/N 1G2PE37RGP249682

Miscellaneous: 48-ft. C-Can; Forge Fan c/w E motor; Canadian Giant No. 50 Blacksmith Trip Hammer; Denison Hyd. Multi Press; 220 Converter to 3 phase; Coats 2020 Superstar Tire Changer; Hunter Wheel Spinner; Craftex Band Saw; Sea Hawk Inflatable Boat; Assort. Feed Tubs; Assort. Imp. Tires and Rims; Miller 225 E. Welder;

The Battle River Community Foundation in partnership with Battle River School Division is pleased to announce that registration is now open for

Reading University

Location for Flagstaff County students: Killam Public School

Dates and Times: July 7-31, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

is a literacy based summer program focused on developing and strengthening students’ reading strategies and skills. Students will participate in:

• Literacy and Numeracy Cross-Curricular Activities

• Land-based Learning Experiences

• Two Exciting Field Trips (locations to be confirmed)

Additionally, thanks to the generosity of our Community Partners, Lunch will be provided daily.

Who can Attend?

Reading University is open to sudents who have been identified by their teachers as benefiting from additional support to strengthen their literacy skills.

If you believe your child would benefit from this incredible opportunity, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher to request a referral. We are committed to working proactively and collaboratively with families and community partners to support students’ success!

Contact for more information: For questions or additional information, please contact Sigrid Sollbach at ssollbach@brsd.ab.ca

We are excited to continue building strong partnerships with our families and community supporters to create positive and impactful learning experiences for all students!

Summer East Central Machinery Consignment Auction

Sale Starts on June 6th, 2025 - Machinery Ring Closes June 10th, 2025

Livestock Ring Closes June 11th, Miscellaneous Ring Closes June 9th, 2025

Location: Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 (1 Mile East of Hwy 834) - South Side of the Road

Sale Includes Dispersals for Retirement Dispersal for Barrhead Rentals, Stock Reduction for Heavy Metal Equipment, Dispersal For Hutzkal Farms, Semi Retirement Dispersal For Errol Warkentin

●2017 JOHN DEERE 8600 forage harvester w/ 2017 JD 659 14 ft. pickup,3,820 engine hours, 2,708 chopper hours,630 hp.,greenlighted, JD Greenstar 3 2630 display, 2WD Pro Drive, advanced header height control, auto pto. coupler, Dura Line package, high arch spout w/ automatic positioning & camera, 1 owner, shedded, excellent condition, +MORE!

●2018 JOHN DEERE 690 corn header, 24 ft., auto pto. coupler, AHC steering system for SPFH 8000 Series,

2000 NEW HOLLAND FP240 p/t silage cutters, Metalert III, monitor, extended blower spout, 1000 pto.

COMBINE & HEADERS

●2002 JOHN DEERE 9650combine w/ JD 914P 14 ft. p/u header, 2,157 separator hours, 3,212 engine hours, grain loss monitors, chaff spreader, fine cut chopper, shedded, dual range cylinders, + MORE!

●2005 JOHN DEERE 930D draper header, 30 ft. p/u reel w/ plastic fingers, factory transport, single knife.

●1984 JOHN DEERE 230 header, 30 ft. p/u reel, homemade transport, single knife drive, 8-14.5 tires. BALE MOVER

●2003 MORRIS 1400 Hay Hiker, 14 bale capacity, self load/unload, 11L-15 tires.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE:

The Erickson's have deep roots in the farming community and as they downsize their silage operation there is an excellent lineup of well maintained equipment UP4BIDS!

●(2) 2019 KENWORTH T880 highway tractors , (1) w/ 873,547 km, 14,944 hours & (1) w/ 854,233 km, 15,559 hours, hyd. wet kits, 565 hp. 15L Cummins ISX 3 engines, 18 speed transmissions, grille guards, both trucks are certified until July 2025, 2nd owner,

●2007 CITATION Corsair 34RLTS t/a 5th wheel

holiday trailer, 34 ft., 3 slides, 4 seasons winter package, sleeps 4, hardwall, awning, rubber roof, A/C, fridge, stove, microwave, + MUCH MORE!

GRAIN HANDLING

●SAKUNDIAK HD7-1200 grain auger, w/ Honda 13 hp. motor, 7”, 39 ft., 215/70R15 tires.

●Westfield hyd. driven drill fill auger.

●1999 FREIGHTLINER FL80 t/a truck w/ McKee 600 18 ft. manure box, live floor, 230 hp. Cat 3126, 363,129

VEHICLES

●2008 FORD F-250 reg. cab truck, 288,325 km, 5.4L gas, 4X4, auto., power windows, locks, & mirrors.

●1995 DODGE RAM 3500 regular cab dually service truck, 321,388 km, 4X4,manual,5.9L Cummins diesel, LT235/85R16 tires, new battery.

●1993 GMC Sierra 3500 ext. cab truck, 341,969 km, 6.5L diesel, 4X4, power windows & locks.

●1985 FORD F-150 reg. cab truck, 276,382 km, 4X4, automatic, LT235/75R15 tires.

●2005 Ford F-150 quad cab PARTS truck, 433,000 km, 4.6L gas, automatic.

●2005 DEGELMAN 46/57 12 ft. 4 way front dozer blade w/ silage guard extension & mounts, ●1965 DEUTZ D5505 tractor, 50 hp. diesel, 8F/4R, 540 pto., 2 hyd’s., shedded.

●NEW HOLLAND 358 mixermill 1000 pto., shedded, 1 owner. ●1981 CI 808 cultivator, 52 ft., 12” spacing. ●13 Ft. cultivator, 12” spacing. ●Fork type rock picker. ●10 Ft. side delivery hay rake. ●2014 ARCTIC CAT Prowler 700 HDX side X side, 10,849 km, 4X4, EFI. ●2013 FRONTIER pallet forks. ●TEREX AL4060D light tower/generator, Kubota 13 hp. diesel engine, (4) lights, 6.5 KVA generator. ●300 Gallon water tank on s/a implement wagon. ●±(14) 600/50R22.5 floater tires. ●(5) 4 Ft. metal gates. ●Westeel 100 gallon slip tank. ●Air Liquide Wolfpac 175 welder / generator. ●Honda EG4000 portable generator. ●ATV cart.

SILAGE & GRAIN TRUCKS SILAGE CUTTERS & CORN HEADER

shedded.

From the Hwy. #36 & Hwy. #13 junction at Killam go 15 km north on Hwy. #36 to Twp. Rd. #460 & then go 5 km west. The farm is on the north side of theroad.

●1966 JOHN DEERE 4020 tractor, 100 hp. diesel, unverified hours, 540/1000 pto., 8F/2R, 10.00-16SL fronts, 18.4-34 rears w/ outer rear weights, 2 hyd’s.

●1979 JOHN DEERE 1840 tractor w/ JD 146 FEL, 6 ft. bucket, 10,554 hrs., 70 hp. engine, 3 pt. hitch, 540 pto., 2 hydraulics, 8F/4R, shedded.

●1979 INTERNATIONAL 384 w/ Ezee-On 60 FEL & 5 ft. bucket, 1,648 hours, 40 hp., 3 pt. hitch, 540 pto.

●1981 VERSATILE 150 Series 2 bi-directional tractor, NOT RUNNING -parts or needs engine work.

1000 pto., 3 auger horizontal mixer with 2 auger discharge, 1 owner, shedded, excellent condition. ●NEW HOLLAND 357 mixer mill with (2) extra screens,1000 pto.

●2006 HIGHLINE Bale Pro 8000 bale processor, RH discharge, 1000 pto, 1 owner, shedded.

●Post pounder w/ 4 way hydraulics, 540 pto. pump.

●Hi-Hog calf tipping table. ●(2) Livestock squeezes.

●Arena calf chute. ●Arena stock chute w/ sliding gate.

●1990 MERRITT Super B grain trailer, 28 ft. lead, 32 ft. rear, 72” high sides, 11R24.5 tires, aluminum rims & fenders, roll tarp, ladder, spring suspension, last safety in 2020, good condition.

GRAIN TRUCK

●1980 GMC Topkick 6500 t/a grain truck w/ 18 ft. steel box & telescoping hoist, 8 ½ ft. wide X 60” high sides, 42,123 km, 4,773 hours, 3208 Cat diesel, 5 & 4 transmission, air brakes, 13/80R20 fronts, 11R22.5 rears, Michel’s roll tarp, GVWR = 44,500 lbs.

GRAIN BINS

●(3) –WESTEEL ROSCO ±2000 bushel 6 ring X 14 ft. flat bottom bins.

●(3) –WESTLAND ±2000 bushel 4 ring X 15½ ft. flat bottom bins w/ new floors.

●(2) –CHIEF WESTLAND ±2000 bushel 4 ring X 15½ ft. flat bottom bins.

HAYING & HARVEST

●2011 JOHN DEERE 568 round baler, 10,867 total bales, MegaWide Plus p/u, 1000 pto., twine only, 21.5L-16.1SL large floatation tires, hyd. pickup, push bar, monitor, 1 owner, shedded.

●2008 NEW HOLLAND FP240 p/t silage cutter, Metalert III, monitor, big 1000 pto., 14L-16.1SL tires.

●1982 JOHN DEERE 8820 s/p combine w/ 11 ft. p/u, 3,370 engine hours, chopper, roll tarp, shedded.

●1986 JOHN DEERE 1525 hydraswing haybine, 14 ft., rubber conditioning rollers, 540 pto.

●JOHN DEERE 346 square baler w/ ¼ turn chute, 540 pto., shedded.

●NEW HOLLAND 1033 square bale wagon.

●1983 VERSATILE 400 s/p 15 ft.swather with hay crimper, bat reel, no cab, shedded.

●1989 HONEYBEE TM-42 tractor mount swather, 42 ft. p/u reel, Rotoshear, gauge wheels, mounts.

●Vicon 5 wheel side delivery hay rake.

VEGETABLE EQUIPMENT

●Unused RAIN FLO IRRIGATION 1600 Series II vegetable transplanter, 3 pt. hitch or trailer hookup, 8”-36” row spacing, (2) poly tanks shedded.

●CROP CARE PA1400 vegetable picking assistant

TILLAGE & SEEDING

●EZEE-ON 1400 tandem offset wing up disc, 18 ft.,9” spacing, 21”smooth blades.

●BOURGAULT 42 ft. cultivator w/ 4 bar harrows, 12” spacing, knock on shovels, rear hitch.

MISCELLANEOUS

●ROAD KING No. 8 horse drawn steel wheeled vintage road grader, 8 ft. blade.

●WESTFIELD TFX100-41 grain auger w/ hydraulic mover & Kohler 30 hp. motor, 10”, 41 ft.

●BRANDT 8” X 42 ft. pto. driven grain auger.

●2019 MARTACH bale spear, (fits Kubota tractor).

●HI-QUAL Bale spear, (fits John Deere 1840 tractor).

●Lincoln SA-200 welderw/ cables on s/a utility trailer.

●(3) Firestone 27.00 -49 large used tires.

●Frontier & Sovema 5 ft. 3 pt. hitch rough cut mowers.

●±1250 gallon poly water tank.

●±25 pallets of miscellaneous farm related items.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE:

The tractors look great and the main items have been shedded.

Mike & Cindy Fawcett are retiring and are having a joint farm auction with their neighbour Lori Monk (Estate of Val Monk).

GRAIN TRAILER