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Daysland Grad Class Captures the Moment

Seventeen young men and women took to the stage at Daysland School on Friday, May 2 for graduation ceremonies.

“Capture the Moment,” was the theme for the Class of 2025, and the ceremony and presentations were certainly worth capturing and remembering.

The graduates entered one by one as they were introduced by masters of ceremony Lane Breitkreuz and Abby Kruchten. As each grad was walking up the aisle, short biographies were read for each.

Daysland Principal Mr. Wes Wilson then addressed the class, who welcomed all family members and friends present to celebrate the Class of 2025.

He said to the grads, “This is your moment to celebrate one of life’s first major accomplishments, leaving behind a place many of you have called a home away from home since kindergarten.

“Daysland has been your launchpad for whatever comes next.”

He added, “Whatever your path, know this: you are ready. You’ve captured enough moments here to prepare you well for the road ahead.”

Wilson said many things come to mind as he thinks of the Class of 2025. “You made your mark in a variety

of ways through academic achievements, student leadership, and athletic successes, but what stands out most is that each and every one of you is simply a good human being.

“Don’t take that for granted - the world needs people who lift others up, who listen, who show empathy. People others want to work with, trust, and follow. You’ve shown those qualities during your time with us, and we are grateful to have been part of your journey.”

Wilson asked graduates to thank someone for their journey to graduation, including parents, coaches, and family friends.

He also encouraged them to celebrate and commemorate the evening, and then to “turn the page. Go on to new adventures. Don’t let high school be the high point of your life.

“You’ve built character here, but this should not be the time of your life that defines you.

“The path ahead is filled with promise; each of you deserves the best life you can create.”

The graduates also heard from guest speakers Mrs. J. Thomas and Mrs. C. Tobler, who alternately roasted the graduates while also lauding them and their bright futures.

The pair teased the grads about not working on their speech beforehand, “We left it to the very last minute.

Don’t worry, we got it done - we work best under pressure.”

The two compiled some snapshots of some shared experiences, starting with a recent trip to Peru, and describing some of the ups and downs, as well as other class moments.

They gently roasted individual grads, eliciting laughter from the grads and the audience.

“As you step out into this next chapter, college, work, travel, or the sacred gap year that consists mainly of snacks and soul searching, I encourage you to keep capturing moments; not just with your camera, but with your heart.

“Capture the moment when you fail; and you will. Because failure is just the universe’s way of saying ‘plot twist.’ Capture the moment when you get back up; when you laugh so hard your stomach hurts; when you realize, maybe for the first time, that you’re doing okay. That you’re becoming someone you’re proud of.”

In parting, the pair reminded the class, “Remember, life isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment; it’s about living all of them. Congratulations, now go out there and capture the heck out of it.”

After a ‘fake ending’ the pair shared some thoughts about each graduate, including some hopes from elementary students. “I hope you choose well,” and “I

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Killam Health Care hospital staff reunion planned

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Present and former staff of the Killam Health Care Centre are planning a reunion for all past and present employees, coming up on Saturday, May 24.

Two of the organizers, Geri Clark and Pat MacKinnon say they are hoping that the information about the reunion can reach far and wide and catch as many people as possible.

“We even have some staff coming who worked in our old hospital,” MacKinnon says.

“We want people to talk to friends and family who they know worked at the hospitalin any capacity, and make sure they know about the reunion.”

The event will also include doctors, in fact both MacKinnon and Clark are crediting Dr. Meer for coming up with the idea.

They say, “There have been many changes in healthcare from years ago, but the Killam Hospital has always been a community within the community.”

Clark says that when you work full time, the people you work with become your work family, and when you retire, as she has, “You really miss them.”

“We are hoping that people will come, and encourage their former co-workers to come for the reunion.”

Six people, including Dr. Meer, have been in on the planning for the day, just a small group of former staff members.

The event will be held in the Catholic church basement, and will just be an afternoon of reminiscing and catching up.

“We didn’t want to have a big weekend event, or even plan a meal. This will just be some goodies and coffee and tea.”

They say there will be a little bit of a program,

but also plenty of visiting.

“We’re hoping people will come in the groups that they worked together with, so they can reconnect with those people who they spent so much time with.”

MacKinnon and Clark say that in a small rural hospital, everyone plays a role in patient care, and that the staff act as a true team. “That’s what is so nice about working in a small community.

“You build lifelong relationships with your coworkers.”

MacKinnon says, “When big things happen, we all contribute. There’s a real internal, inter-connected team who support and rely on one another at the core

of every rural hospital.”

Clark says that when she was working as administrator at the hospital, patient’s families would come to her and say, “You don’t know what you have here.”

She says, “But we do,

we appreciate that the housekeepers talk to patients, that the meals are made with love, and that patient care is team work.

“That’s what binds us together. We are all mentors, teachers, and sup-

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port one another in times of need.

“When you work at a hospital, you see people at their best and their worst, and as a staff, it

pulls you closer together.”

Anyone interested in more information can contact Clark or MacKinnon about the event.

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.

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.

Premier Danielle Smith coming to Hardisty this Friday

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Premier Danielle Smith is coming to Hardisty this Friday, May 9.

Smith is said to have a scheduled tour of the Hardisty Complex in the morning, after which there will be a barbecue hosted by the East 13 Rural Crime Watch Association, followed by a one-hour town hall

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Big news around Daysland! On Saturday the new owners of the 49th Street Liquor Store welcomed everyone to celebrate with them from in the late afternoon, but I'll tell you, it looked like fun over there all day long! The tents, tables, bright colors, and everyone that stopped in sounded so supportive! And the weather wasn't terrible either! A good day for a cold beverage for sure.

Also exciting is our campground, Edgerton Day, is open again for the season! Moving forward you will be able to (and need to) book your reservations online, amazing even camping requires

technology these days.

Daysland is having its annual Garage Sale weekend this weekend and is gonna kick off with a barbeque in the park being held by the Daysland Soccer Club, so make sure to take part and support our local youth.

Also super great service our town has is they will deliver a trailer to your address, you fill it with branches or trees and they will pick it up and take them away… free of charge! And of course we have the dumpsters at the north side of town to dump our weeds and grass clippings etc, also fantastic.

I utilize this service every year and am so grateful. Daysland Transfer Site also has their “no fee” weekend coming up at the end of the month, also a great event to utilize.

‘Til next week!

meeting at the Hardisty Community Hall, from Noon to 1 p.m.

The visit was organized by the Hardisty and District Development Group, who have been actively advocating for the Town of Hardisty since the group was started back in 2019 to promote the town both locally and provincially.

Members have attended provincial UCP conventions and other events to lobby for the town and the region.

Smith has visited Hardisty twice before. The group hosted a breakfast prior to the last UCP leadership campaign, where Smith hosted a pancake breakfast in July of 2022.

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WHEREAS, notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Section 311 of the Municipal Government Act, Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26. These MUNICIPALITIES have ALL mailed combined Assessment and Taxation Notices to ALL people appearing on their respective Assessment Rolls as of May 29th, 2025.

Any person who desires to object to the entry of his/her name or that of any other person upon the said roll or to the assessed value placed upon any property must, lodge his/her complaint(s) in writing on a form available online and/or at your Municipal Office AND submit to the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board on or before August 5th, 2025.

A charge of $50.00 is required for each residential assessment appeal and $650 for every nonresidential assessment appeal. The fee is refundable if the Assessment Review Board awards a decision in favor of the complainant, pursuant to section 481(2) of the Municipal Government Act.

Assessment appeal forms can be obtained at: www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/as/LGS1402 or at your Municipal Office.

Assessment complaints, accompanying the applicable fee, can be forwarded to the: Clerk of the Assessment Review Board c/o (your Municipality)

All assessed persons are deemed to have received their notice as a result of this publication.

Town of Daysland – Jennifer Hodel, CAO

Town of Hardisty – Bobbi Usselman, CAO

Town of Killam – Kim Borgel, CAO

Town of Sedgewick – Sean Mascaluk, CAO

Village of Alliance – Carmen Frank, CAO

Village of Forestburg – Dwight Dibben, CAO

Village of Heisler – Heidi Rohe, CAO

Village of Lougheed – Richard A Lavoie, CAO

The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $500 grant to Imagination Library Flagstaff County, a part of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library initiative.

According to McMahon, “Our local affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides a free book each month to children in Flagstaff County from birth to age five, regardless of family income.

“Local volunteers fundraise $3.85 per book, with Dolly Parton’s program covering the remaining cost and shipping. “To sustain the program for the 248 children currently enrolled, our volunteers must raise approximately $12,000 annually. Every donation makes a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for the support.

“Our recent $500 donation, from the Battle River Community Foundation, will supply books for an entire year to 10 of Flagstaff County’s youngest learners.”

It’s been another busy weekend in Flagstaff County. I participated in the annual highway clean up in support of the Iron Creek Museum.

It’s easy work if you have plenty of people. Consider helping a group near you next year if you can! Thanks to all the groups participating in cleaning our ditches in the area! Sedgewick CHSPS students participated in a town-wide clean up last week. so Sedgewick and the highway ditches are in excellent shape! Keep it up now!

Following the clean up, I went to cheer on my friend during their yearend show at the Battle River Dance Studio. Twenty-four dances filled the afternoon recital in front of a nice crowd. It’s certainly a successful dance studio in Hardisty and Alliance. Instructor Dani can be proud!

Later that day I also went to watch my former

As per its website, the Imagination Library was originally motivated by the inability of Dolly Parton’s father to read and her commitment that all children should have this opportunity. According to Parton, she never dreamed Imagination Library would grow into

what it has; an international organization with programs not only in Canada and the U.S. but in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Republic of Ireland.

Launched in 1995, the number of books sent out to children by the Imagination Library to date is 270,748,534. Research done by the organization shows that having books in the home increases the

likelihood of interaction between caregivers and children around books, leading to increased literary skills as a toddler and better kindergarten literacy readiness. This is especially true in rural and remote communities where access to book stores, or even in some cases libraries, is difficult.

The grant for the Imagination Library Flagstaff County is funded from in-

tap group during their year end show at the Norazz Dance Studio’s 30th anniversary recital. What a celebration! Twenty-eight dances filled the evening show and it’s awesome to see so much passion for the arts! Fantastic performances among each of them.

Way to go, Flagstaff! It’s been a joy seeing everyone shine on stage! Young and adults, Moms and daughters, siblings, friends. My hats off to the creativity and dedication that goes into each routine by instructors and dancers!

Congratulations Noreen on 30 years!

And, if you know anyone fighting MS, this weekend you’ll have the chance to support them during the annual MS walk hosted in Hardisty. Go support the cause with donations for research, prizes for participants or by walking the Hardisty Trails and showing your support in person.

Todd Armitage’s team, ‘Lacin’ up for Ace,’ will be well presented as usual. Join the Armitage clan and many others as they raise funds to find a cure!

The friends of the

Sedgewick Library are hosting another raffle. It’s a beautiful quilt and the draw date will be July 1.

Support your local library and enjoy a chance to win!

Don’t forget to join the

Lougheed Legion for Mother’s Day tea! They’ll be serving you strawberry shortcake and tea along with a bake sale and a chance to win prizes! Take Mom out on a date!

come earned from the Battle River Training Hub Legacy Fund.

The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support organizations in east central Alberta that benefit the local communities and positively impact the future.

Grants from the Battle River Community Foun-

dation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment funds.

The principal of these endowment funds is kept intact, and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations.

Battle River Community Foundation Director Wes Campbell presents a cheque to Joanne McMahon, Flagstaff Imagination Library steering committee chair.

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hope you meet Bigfoot.” There was also one, “I hope you always have $20 in your pocket.”

Class representatives Emma Bendfeld and Arianna Bednarski spoke next, on

behalf of the class.

They said the celebration would not be as special without the family members, friends, and special guests present.

“Many of us here on this stage today have known each other since preschool. Over the years we have welcomed more incredible classmates and friends

into our lives. Together we’ve had the privilege of growing up side-by-side, supporting one another, learning together, and becoming the individuals we are today.

“Now as we prepare to embark on our own journeys, we do so with deep appreciation for the memories we’ve created and the connections we’ve built.

“It is truly admirable how such a diverse group of people can come together to form a class that has learned how to laugh together, support each other, and most prominently relate to each other’s struggles. We may have a variety of differences, but undoubtably we form a source of resilience and compassion.”

They joked, “Nothing brought us closer than sharing complaints about another assignment, whether it was an essay or exam.”

The two complimented and gently roasted classmates as they continued. Afterwards, the grads and audience enjoyed a slide show created by Bednarski.

Spencer Koehli and Drew Petiot continued the fun with their ‘Most Likely,’ list, another gentle ribbing of the grads.

Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Thomas presented certificates, followed by the grand march, parent, and partner dances to end that portion of the evening.

More Grad photos in the pages ahead

Daysland School

Capture the Moment Daysland School’s Class of

Corbin Reister managed to get along quite well with a little help.

Bailey Hansen and Lacey Schlaut were entertained by the slide show.

Ayden Pyper and Madison Mickla during the grand march.

Ingrid Mairena-Williams

Roberto Mairena.

Cayden Cunningham.

Bailey Hansen

Mr. Wilson and Emma Bendfeld.

Well hello folks. I hope you are enjoying the warm weather minus those wretched bouts of strong winds.

Everywhere you see the farmers prepping their fields and getting seeding started. Hopefully the fields have some trees or brush left to break the wind and give wildlife a place to nest and rest. I find it frightening when you see more and more fields cleared of all the trees and brush. There is nothing to break the wind, that is moving the soil up in the air and blowing it God knows where.

Just think of British Columbia where many homes are built on mountainsides. After a few storms, be it snow or rain, you see homes sliding down the hills because there is nothing with roots to hold the soil and protect the environment. I know there is much more to this but sometimes humans just go too far for their ease of comfort and beauty. Give Mother Nature a chance

to do her job and keep our environment safe and viable.

Talking about Mother Nature makes me think of the impending Mother’s Day. So where is your mother or the woman/person who cared for you?

Maybe give her a call, texting is so cold. A mother needs to hear your lovely voice. She would rather hug and kiss you but that does not work for everyone, does it? Maybe you are a mother to a wonderful cuddly animal and not a human? That works too. The love between an animal and human can be incredibly strong.

We all need to be loved, so brighten the mother person who shared your life and make their day. Call them, “Hi Mom it’s Bart/ Barbara, just calling to say Hi from Australia, Mom. Can you hear me okay? It is so good to hear your voice. So how are you Mom?” ...and the conversation continues... and that is LOVE. Happy Mother’s Day to all of you on Sunday. I did a little research on Google, on the origin of Mother’s day. Mother’s Day officially began as a tribute to one woman.

Anna Reeves Jarvis is

most often credited with founding Mother’s Day. Her mother died in 1905 and she wanted to honour her mom and mothers as a group. She began the movement in West Virginia which prides itself on hosting the first official Mother’s Day celebration.

In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill recognizing Anna’s idea as a national holiday to be celebrated the second Sunday in May.

Most people buy flowers for Mother’s Day than any other time of the year and it has become quite a lucrative commercial day. Some 2019 stats state that American gift-givers spend more than $5 billion on jewellery alone and nearly another $5 billion on that special outing, probably a meal or take out and a measly $843 million on cards, and $2.6billion on flowers and gift certificates, according to the Data.

The white carnation is the official Mother’s Day flower after Anna Jarvis’s mother died. Three years after her loss she sent 500 white carnations to Andrew Methodist Episcopal church in her mother’s honour, according to Time magazine.

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Jarvis compared the flower’s shape and life cycle to a mother’s love.

“The carnation does not drop its petals but hugs them to its heart as it dies and so too, mothers hug their children to their heart, their mother-love never dying,” she said in a 1927 interview, cited in National Geographic.

So if you are buying

flowers, consider white carnations-but pause to consider that after all it is not about flowers, cards or gifts. It is all about Love.

I believe the Legion Hut will be hosting a “High Tea” that might be just the event to take your mom to. There are posters all over town.

If you can’t get Mom

flowers just check out the thrift store for some artificial flowers and put them in a glass beside her breakfast cup of tea or coffee. Make her a toast with jam or tell Dad to buy some big muffins at the Fresh Market.

Happy Mother’s Day all you fabulous mothers! Till next week, please contact me with news.

KILLAM DENTURE CLINIC

HELP WANTED

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We are Looking for a Tire Technician. Experience an asset but not necessary. Strong mechanical aptitude will help.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for installation and repair of tires on many types of vehicles.

We offer:

Killam Tire & Mechanical is entering our 60th year in business and offer a professional work experience with a core group of people.

• Competitive wages

• Comprehensive benefit package

Please apply with a resume to killamtire@telus.net or drop off in person

EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS WORK!

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

Town of Hardisty – Municipal Public Works Position

Open Competition #2025-001 (Closing Date: Open until filled)

Job Description: Permanent Full Time 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, rotating on-call weekends

FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

This position performs duties of a specialized nature related to the installation, maintenance and repair of the water treatment/distribution, and wastewater collection/treatment systems. Perform preventative maintenance repairs and emergency activities for all municipal infrastructures, such as roads, parks, and buildings, undertake manual labour duties as required and ensure the compliance of the Town’s safety policies.

Qualifications and Skills

·High School Diploma or GED

·Completion of Level 1 certification with the Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators Association or ability to do so.

·Preferred tickets: Ground Disturbance 201, H2S Alive, First Aid, and Confined space Entry/Rescue.

·Knowledge and understanding of OH&S Act, Regulations, and Code including WHMIS.

·Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

·Experience working with a SCADA system.

·Class 5 Drivers Licence

·Operate a variety of equipment including skid steer, tractor, trucks, lawn mowers to perform maintenance tasks.

·Strong mechanical aptitude.

·Physically fit, must perform manual labour and ability to lift 50 lbs.

If you see yourself in this role the Town of Hardisty would welcome your application. For More information please see this posting on the Town of Hardisty Website www.hardisty.ca

Please send your resume to: Town of Hardisty

Attn: Bobbi Usselman – CAO / Job Competition #2025-001 PO Box 10, Hardisty, AB T0B 1V0 e-mail: bobbi@hardisty.ca

Flagstaff Waste is seeking fit & energetic individuals to fill several temporary and seasonal positions.

Temporary Litter Picker(s)

• Seeking several individuals whose primary role will be outdoor litter picking and yard maintenance at the landfill site.

• May also assist with yard operations, recycling diversion and baling recyclables.

• Daily inspection and regular maintenance of yard equipment.

• Conduct themselves professionally, positively, with high integrity and respect for all members of staff and the public.

• Extremely flexible hours between 7:30 and 4pm Monday – Friday (typically 4 hours day) and is weather dependent.

• This is a temporary position to assist with landfill clean-up and other duties as needed and is anticipated to last until the job is complete.

Qualifications

• Ability to get to work at the landfill site. Valid Class 5 Driver's License preferred.

• CSA approved boots for toe protection, with puncture-resistant soles, are required and will not be provided for these positions.

• Ability to operate a variety of shop and yard equipment, with a customer service focus.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Temporary Seasonal Class 3 Tandem Axle Truck Driver

Duties

• Roll-off bin delivery, exchange, finish as per daily work orders.

• Front end truck routes as assigned

• Daily vehicle inspections & maintenance.

• Understand and adhere to all safety procedures.

• Frequent stops, moderate physical activity.

• Safe equipment operation, demonstrating courtesy to residents and vehicles encountered.

• Normal work hours 7:30-4:00, 40 hours per week.

• This is a temporary seasonal position to assist with summer volume and staff vacation, it is anticipated to last May-September.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education

• Valid Class 3 (Q) license with clean driving record. Abstract & references required.

• Ability to work alone or with minimum supervision, good at problem solving and maintaining records.

Flagstaff Waste offers competitive salaries, which will be commensurate with the candidates skills & experience. Flagstaff Waste provides a dynamic workplace with a culture of adaptation to the needs of customers. Imagination, innovation, and a desire to improve oneself and the organization are valued assets.

If you wish to join our exciting team on a temporary basis, please submit resume to Kevin Lunty at kevin@flagwaste.ca or by mail to Box 309, Sedgewick, AB, T0B 4C0 before May 31, 2025.

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Sunday, April 27

A vehicle was reported taken without permission. Member spoke with Red Deer detachment as the vehicle was last seen in Red Deer. Vehicle was later recovered and towed. Registered Owner was notified and the Subject will be charged.

Monday, April 28

A vehicle was reported going up and down main street in Daysland. The Complainant felt this was suspicious and they may have been scoping places out. Members patrolled the area. Vehicle not found.

A suspicious vehicle was reported driving through a field. Licence plate came back stolen. Patrols made and the vehicle was found parked in an alleyway in Hardisty. The licence plate was missing but the VIN matched the stolen vehicle. Vehicle was towed and the Registered Owner was notified.

A report was made of a possible stolen vehicle abandoned on rural property. Members responded and contacted the Registered Owner who was not aware it was stolen. Vehicle was towed.

A woman was reported sitting on the road in Forestburg. Member attended and found the Subject who was brought

home.

Tuesday, April 29

A report of ammunition found in a backyard. Member collected the ammunition and will arrange for it to be disposed of.

Killam Home Hardware reported a break and enter to their lumber yard. Lumber was stolen. Video is available. File still under investigation.

A counterfeit $100 bill was in a deposit made to the bank in Strome. The deposit was made from a local business. File is still under investigation.

A Member was on active patrol and observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed. Member executed a traffic stop. Member explained the stop was for

speed but would also be conducting mandatory alcohol screening (MAS). The Subject failed their screening. Their licence was suspended for three days and the driver also received a speeding ticket.

Thursday, May 1

An erratic driver was reported on Highway 13. Patrols were made and vehicle was located. Member issued a warning.

In April, Killam Members and Staff also hosted the Daysland and Sedgewick Kindergarten classes for detachment tours and also attended the Amisk School Career Day. Fun was had by all.

Killam RCMP

The new Lougheed playground is starting to take shape as the new equipment is moved in, with a nod to Haugen Farms with the keynote piece, because of the donation of the land for the school from Harold and Marilyn Haugen.