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Zoo 2 U adds excitement to Tofield Library’s summer participants

Community Helpers Program focuses on mental health for youth

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The Tofield Curling Rink was busy as kids of various ages played with their state-of-the-art nerf guns. Hosted by FCSS on Thursday, Aug. 15, this was the fourth annual nerf gun battle.

“We had more than 50 attendees this year,” said Jamie Sutton, administrative assistant at the Tofield/Ryley/Beaver County West FCSS. “This is our fourth year of running the program and we always have a great turnout.”

Sutton said that this particular event was an idea borne of a former director who had started it and since then it’s been very successful.

“For our summer programs, the main focus is the youth,” Sutton added. “This summer we had a few field trips, and it’s been fun.”

Included among the trips were Rundle Park, Capital Region Archery, Edmonton Prospects game, Centennial Park

FCSS Nerf Gun Combat brings in more than 50 kids

Continued on Page 3 Participants of the fourth annual nerf gun battle hosted by the Tofield and Ryley FCSS have an afternoon of fun on Thursday, Aug. 15. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO

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Zoo 2 U adds excitement for kids in Tofield

Moush John

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nity Hall was busy this past Wednesday, Aug. 14 as kids and adults participated in the Tofield Li-

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Emily Sjursen, summer program coordinator said that it was a great event.

“We had 12 animals brought in on Wednesday, among which were – a chinchilla, a blue-andyellow macaw, an Indian Star tortoise, a frilled lizard, a yellow ball python, a Moluccan cockatoo, a Netherlands dwarf rabbit, and a monkey named Miguel!”

Sjursen remarked. “The money was definitely the kids’ favourite along with the snake. Having a mobile zoo is a neat experience for kids to see animals they have only heard about in books or on tvelevision; and everyone loves animals, so to see a monkey up close and live is an incredible experience.”

Sjursen is spending her second summer in the library here being a fulltime university student.

“I’ll continue to work here as the coordinator every summer until I finish my Bachelor of Continued on Page 15

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Our goal is to meet community needs: Sutton Continued from Page 1 to mention a few.

“We had the Escape Squad out of Camrose come out one afternoon, which was also enjoyed by our program attendees,” Sutton added.

“Our main focus is always the youth, and our goal is to meet community needs and that’s why we changed it up a bit.

Tofield/Ryley/Beaver County West FCSS hires summer students to plan and run a youth summer program in these two communities.”

According to Sutton, the FCSS were going to Ryley two afternoons a week with planned activities, but not getting much youth participation.

“The Ryley community kept asking for a younger

age group for the summer program, so this year we changed that and included a group of six to 12 year olds,” Sutton explained. “Our attendance in Ryley this year was very successful with anywhere from 10 to 30 kids each afternoon.”

She further explained that each afternoon they hosted a different themed day which included a craft, an activity, and a snack.

“In Ryley some of the themed days were Medieval Day, Mad Science Day, Super Hero Day, and Alberta Health Services also came out twice teaching the kids about sun safety and bike safety,” Sutton said. “In July we had our Nerf War in Ryley for ages seven to 12 and we had around 20 kids in attendance, which was pretty amazing!”

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Council Corner Delay in Provincial funding also delays Tofield projects The recent election of our new Provincial Government has brought about much change. However, the timing of the election has caused concern for municipalities across Alberta.

This concern is directly related to funding. Municipalities heavily rely on granting dollars to fund major capital purchases and projects. With the Provincial Budget now possibly notbeing tabled until the fall, this has caused what should have been summer projects to be pushed back, delayed or even the possibility of not being able to move forward for 2019.

With the weather as we have been presented this summer, the construction period provides a small window in which to provide action. The lack of funding is disappointing and provides financial hardship for many communities.

Tofield is fortunate that they do

not depend on this funding to provide a bridge to operations and programming, however, many cannot say the same.

For many, this has resulted in the inability to run programs for the community and has also resulted in positions being cut, or the inability to hire planned staff.

It may seem to many residents that there has been little in the way of forward movement for the summer of 2019, and this is the direct correlation. So, yes, this is in fact true, but as aforementioned, there is solid rationale as to why this has not been able to happen.

Council is provided with a planning document each year

by Administration, highlighting

areas of concern, need and must-do’s. Council then renders a decision, based upon budget and granting dollars as to which projects can proceed for the budget year ahead. This same process was followed for 2019, with the major caveat being; the inability for funding has not allowed these projects to move forward.

Council feels it important to highlight some of these projects to inform the public of their plans.

• Service Road (East) resurfacing and potential widening

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• Waste Water System Lift Station • Sidewalk repair and replacement (various areas) • Outdoor concession Booth •

Airport runway lighting

It is Council’s strong desire that many of these projects have the ability to proceed; however, once again they are dependent on Provincial Funding. As has been consistent, Council wishes to provide the best amenities and necessities to the community of Tofield.

Respectfully submitted; Mayor and Council

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Tofield RCMP caution against telephone scams Cst. Sheryl Cody Tofield RCMP

During the last week, Tofield RCMP detachment responded to 44 calls for service. This included three traffic collisions.

On Aug. 13, a diesel pump was stolen from a slip tank which was in a truck parked behind the Tofield Hotel. The back window of the truck was also broken but no items were taken from the inside of the vehicle.

On Aug. 14, members were dispatched to an in-

toxicated male running at vehicles in the area of Twp. Rd. 514 and Rge. Rd. 195. As members were responding, a black truck with no licence plate was seen driving erratically down the gravel road. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to be impaired. The driver then refused to provide a sample of his breath to the officers after given the breath demand. The driver of the truck has been charged with Refusing to Provide a Sample of Breath for an impaired investigation, Operate

Uninsured Motor Vehicle on a Highway, and Operate an Unregistered Motor vehicle on a Highway.

The truck was seized and the driver was released to appear in Vegreville Court next month.

During the late night hours, Tofield RCMP received a complaint of a tall skinny male slashing tires on 53 Ave. Patrols were made and a male was arrested under the Mental Health Act and transported to an Edmonton Hospital for assessment.

Telephone frauds are

continuing in the Tofield Area. On Aug. 16, a female was told that her bank accounts were going to be frozen because she was involved in serious criminal activity. She went to the bank and withdrew her money but then came to the RCMP detachment. Once the caller found this out, they hung up. If you are suspicious of any phone calls asking for money, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Agency.

There was a break and enter to a house located on 47 St. and 55 Ave. in

Tofield. Small items were missing along with some cash. The file is still under investigation.

On Aug. 17, members were dispatched to assist Tofield EMS with a suicidal male with a knife. The male had cut himself and there were small children in the house. The male was treated without incident and the children were taken to a neighbour’s for the night.

On Rge. Rd. 203 and Twp. 503, unknown persons had cut a fence to a pasture containing cattle.

The fence has since been

fixed and the property owner suspects people that were riding around earlier on quads. Patrols were made but no one on a quad was found. No further complaints were received.

A stolen trailer was located outside of Holden on an abandoned property, the trailer was reported stolen out of Camrose on June 25. The trailer was empty except for a trailer hitch and a skidoo cover. The registered owner was notified of the recovery. There are no suspects at this time.

Community Helpers Program in Tofield Kylie Kuflay Student Reporter

The Community Helpers Program pro-

vides opportunities to strengthen support skills, learn more about mental health issues, and suicide prevention. According to

Janet Hatch, coordinator for the Community Helpers Program, the Community Helpers enhance programs that re-

duce the risk of suicide as well as encourage youth and young adults to ask for help when they need it.

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GST will be added to the tender price unless the purchaser is a GST registrant at the time of closing.

TENDERS must be in writing, accompanied by a certified cheque for 5% of the tender price, sealed in an envelope marked “Schmidt-Olfert Tender” and must be received by Fielding & Company LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, #100, 4918 - 51 Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1S3, on or before 12:00 noon, August 30, 2019. Municipal taxes will be adjusted. The closing and adjustment date of sale will be September 20, 2019, and the successful tenderer must pay the balance of the purchase price, plus GST unless the tenderer is a GST registrant, on the closing date, or the deposit will be forfeited. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them forthwith after the closing of tenders. No conditional tenders will be accepted, and the highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. No warranty whatsoever is given as to the condition of the property or as to the fitness of the property for any purpose.

For further information about the property phone Bonnie Schmidt-Olfert at (780) 554-6589. For information about the tender process phone Jonathan Sims at Fielding & Company LLP, (780) 672-8851.

“The Community Helpers Program started in the Tofield North Star Outreach School in January 2018,” said Hatch on Friday, Aug. 16. “Now its hosted in the Tofield Community Hall every Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. during July and August.”

Hatch coordinates from The Open Door Association, located in Camrose and has been involved with the Community Helpers since October 2018.

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According to Hatch suicide is the second leading cause of Canadian youth deaths and is responsible for 24 percent of deaths in the youth aged 15 to 24.

“Research tells us that youth will seek out a professional for help less than two per cent of the time when faced with a mental health concern,” stated Hatch. “Most often they will talk with each other or no one at all.

This program identifies the important role that friends play in one another’s lives, especially when they’re seeking support in regards to mental health.”

Hatch explained that Community Helpers is a certificate program which means core modules are delivered to the participants every week. She noted that it is open to people aged between 11 to 24. The Community Helpers is often delivered within communities through schools, workshops, and more.

“Each module offers a different lesson along with a different exercise or craft,” said Hatch.

“When we talk about something new in the Continued on Page 11

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Loose Ends: Phooey, I say!

Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

While camping this summer I was bitten eight times by mosquitoes. I was in the trailer all eight times. Other

than the itching I suffer, including a day-after itch worse than the initial one, the thing I dislike most about mosquitoes is that unless they are dumb enough to whine near your ear you don’t hear them coming and due to their lightness you don’t know they’ve landed on your flesh until you feel the sting.

That makes them the sneakiest of insects, right up there with spiders who are at least easier to spot. It’s like they have a

built-in seek and destroy system.

OK, they can only kill us if we contract West Nile or some other dread disease from them but once we’ve been found they sure know how to destroy our day. Or night.

Or anything in between.

They say God never made any mistakes but he really should have thought it through before giving us mosquitoes. It must have been at the end of the seventh day when he was tired and

should have quit when he was ahead.

There are mosquito experts who claim they can tell us everything we need to know about the nasty bloodsuckers, like what blood type they prefer (is someone at the blood donor clinics passing on our personal info for the promise of a bitefree summer?) and that sweat and breathing out attracts them, as does drinking alcohol (us, not them) and exercising. Oh yes, and being pregnant

elevates everything which is just wrong in so many ways.

Well, phooey, I say.

Double phooey! My blood type is not their favourite; I am not with child nor am I a boozer and what little exercise I do is done indoors.

So why are our window screens and screen doors covered with mosquitoes whining to be let in?

According to the experts I do not qualify as a tasty morsel. Mosquitoes

should stick up their noses at the very thought and fly off to torment some other poor sod. But do they? Of course not!

They wait until someone opens the door or Hubby comes in from outside with hitchhikers aboard who make a beeline for yours truly. So phooey, you experts! You are talking out of your ahems! Come back when you can tell us the one thing we really need to know – how to send them into extinction.

Rural Canada’s needs are a priority, not an afterthought

Kevin Sorenson M.P. Parliamentary Report

In the lead up to the October 21st Federal Election, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is calling on all political parties to commit to building a “rural lens” into the heart of

federal government spending. Specifically, FCM is asking the government to: 1. Work in partnership with local leaders to promote rural economic development; 2. Recognize rural realities in planning national initiatives, from affordable housing to disaster mitigation and climate adaptation; 3. Modernize and streamline funding tools that rural communities rely on to build better lives, including doubling the reliable and predictable federal Gas Tax Fund transfer; and 4. Ensure new broadband in-

vestments translate into reliable internet connections that support economic growth and a modern quality of life.

In response to FCM’s request, the Conservative Party of Canada vowed to continue to support policies that will help rural Canadians get ahead.

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Leader, Andrew Scheer, has promised to champion a west-to-east coast pipeline, scrap the Liberal’s carbon tax, reappoint Regional Economic Development Ministers, which we had prior to 2015 in the Conservative Government, and ensure rural Canadians have high speed internet.

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in rural and remote areas had access to the same internet speeds as urban Canadians. This situation still exists despite there being various public and private sector studies, Continued on Page 7

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Apologies, lies and Eastern bias, just another week for the PM EDITORIAL Kerry Anderson Tofield Mercury Publisher

If there are a couple of things that we have learned in the past week, it is that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enjoys apologizing FOR Canadians but not TO Canadians.

As well we learned, or it was reaffirmed, that it would certainly be nice if Alberta was given the same economic treatment as Canada’s massive voting block in Quebec and Ontario.

The PM has given public apologies for practically everything he deems as wrongdoings in Canadian history, apparently all-knowing events and cultural mores which led to them. Yet when he was declared to have breached ethics by commissioner Mario Dion in his report re-

garding SNC-Lavalin recently, the PM said he will not say he is sorry to Canadians.

“The authority of the prime minister and his office was used to circumvent, undermine and ultimately attempt to discredit the decision of the director of public prosecutions as well as the authority of Ms. WilsonRaybould and the Crown’s chief law officer,” said Dion.

Replying to charges, Trudeau said he will not apologize for standing up for Canadian jobs.

Apparently that means interfering with prosecutions, pressuring people, firing those who will not let him get his way, and then lying to Canadians and indeed Parliament – typically a cause for resignation of dismissal.

But the PM deked right and went Leftist with a $1.75 billion subsidy to the dairy industry announced shortly

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thereafter.

You will remember that prior to signing the Canada US Mexico Agreement in 2018, American President Trump wanted the NAFTA agreement re-done because of several stipulations he thought unfair to the United States.

One of those included Canada’s 249 per cent tariff on US

dairy. Essentially the tariff disallowed US dairy from being sold in Canada at a competitive price, and which ultimately allowed the Canadian dairy industry to charge you, me and your Baba artificially high prices for their product because of little outside competition.

Well, now that there is no tariff we

will be paying the dairy industry directly due to the $1.75 billion in compensation for the new trade deal Trudeau signed with American President Trump and Mexico.

Not surprisingly of Canada’s 11,000 dairy producers, around half are in Quebec and another 33 per cent are in On-

tario. Only five per cent of Canada’s dairy farms are located in Alberta.

Too bad our prime minister won’t do anything to help out our struggling oil business, beef industry or canola producers, among others located in the prairie provinces where he rightly gets very few votes.

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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Miquelon Lake is the essence of the United Nations Beaver Hills Biosphere, for need or greed this lake was drained down by 16 feet dealing a severe blow to it’s entire watershed existence.

The University of Alberta's Alberta Lakes website, reads all the Miquelon Lakes, Oliver,

Joseph, Ministik, Cooking, Hastings, and Beaverhill, were proclaimed a bird sanctuary in 1915, so why was Calgary Power allowed to dig a 16 foot, drainage diversion ditch in the watershed divide rim of a finite glacial melt lake? (E. D. O. Nyland, This Dying Watershed and the official park logs) Alberta Environment

records show this south draining ditch to the Lyseng Reservoir remained open for 18 years and discharged 40 per cent into the lake’s water. A park sign read because of high evaporation and low precipitation the lake level is down to 17 feet, the sign went on to say the lake is vanishing, turning into land, that sign has been

removed.

It appears the Alberta Government’s intention is to stagnate this now United Nations World Heritage Biosphere’s watershed, their six volume, thirteen pounds of information in the 1977 Cooking Lake Area Study to consider importing water to the lakes failed to disclose the fact that the watershed head-

waters had suffered this ecocatastrophe.

Unless Alberta Environment and Parks intends to kill this unique organism they must start an honest conversation, address the situation with all the pertinent information. Because this is a glacial melt water lake it has no way of regeneration feed water must be returned to this

lake’s basin. For over a century, waters have been drained away from the area via the Hay Lakes drainage district, it and the water from the Lyseng Reservoir could be pumped back into Miquelon, starting it’s revitalization process.

ture started and completed and will ensure rural Canadians get the high-speed internet serv-

ices that will keep them connected and at the same level as urban Canadians.

Dennis Wm. Fenske Sherwood Park

Rural Canada Continued from Page 5 recommendations and funding over many years to resolve this discrepancy.

In a House of Commons Standing Committee Report’s titled, Broadband Connectivity in Rural Canada: Overcoming the Digital Divide, they concluded “preventing Canadians in rural and remote areas from participating in the digital economy creates a digital divide that increases the challenge those areas already face” (Page 3, Fall 2018, Reports of the Auditor General of Canada to the Parliament of Canada, Connectivity in Rural and Remote Areas).

The Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has concluded that any Canadian without broadband access is profoundly disadvantaged.

After reviewing the issue with the Office of the Auditor General and Officials from the depart-

ment of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), the Public Accounts Committee, which I chair, asked for a report

by July 31, 2019. The report is to outline the progress they have made on the development and implementation of a national connectivity strategy. This strategy is to include clear timelines for achieving defined minimum standards and level of service.

At the time of writing this column on August 8th, I have not yet seen that requested progress report from ISED. I hope this slow response is not indicative of the Liberal government’s attitude toward rural Canadians and their failure to make high speed internet a priority. Their record on connectivity is as dismal as is their record on infrastructure spending. The Liberals have failed to work with our municipal and provincial partners to get

shovels in the ground and deliver projects ontime and on-budget. A Conservative Govern-

ment, if elected on October 21st , will work with municipalities to get much-needed infrastruc-

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Holden United Church Worship & Sunday School - 9:00am

Tofield United Church Worship & Sunday School - 11:00am

Rev. Adam Hall Church Office: 780-662-3471 Emergency: 780-918-8327

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Reeve wants end Committee discusses various topics to pre-existing conditions and modified work clauses in Bill 6 Patricia Harcourt

Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Reeve Jim Kallal wants to send a letter to the Minister of Agriculture Bill Dreeshen regarding the United Conservative government's intent to kill and replace Bill 6, a farm safety act passed by the previous NDP government.

"Farmers should not be held responsible," said Kallal, under the WCB if an employee has a preexisting condition prior to starting work. Kallal also dislikes the part of the bill that states modified work must be found for an employee after an accident. "If a driver can't drive, where do you put him?" he asked.

"I think we could smooth out some of the legislation," he said, adding he spoke to Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely during a recent meeting in Camrose with local farmers and ranchers about the bill.

Dreeshen attended that meeting July 25 as part of a consultation process around the province to gather information about farm and ranch safety and workplace legislation.

Dreeshen plans to scrap Bill 6 and replace it with his government's own safety legislation. He said at the time of the Camrose meeting that Bill 6 promoted "red tape" and his government would "restore balance, fairness, and common sense to the regulation of Alberta's agriculture sector."

Kallal said the Camrose meeting was well attended, calling Dreeshen "a breath of fresh air…And he's on top of Bill 6."

Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) did not attend the meeting, but has talked to farmers who employ workers on their operations. He believes the answer is not to throw out Bill 6 in its entirety but to remove the pre-existing condition part of the bill.

"They're satisfied with Bill 6 except for the irritant of pre-existing conditions. If that were removed they would be okay with it," said Bruce.

Administration will be contacting the minister and local MLAs to invite them to come and speak to council.

At the Aug. 7 Beaver County Committee of the Whole meeting, Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) included the issue of phragmites brought into the area on CN Rail railways and ties.

Hrabec referred to a clean up order and asked if CN “held up their portion of the agreement.”

Agriculture Fieldman Aimee Boese said that CN has cut down the plant but is waiting until the end of September to do the required spraying in conjunction with other such work the company is doing in the area.

Phragmites australis is an invasive reed called the common reed that is becoming a problem in North America for taking over ecosystems in wetland areas.

They can grow to six feet in height and this particular invasive species originated in Europe before spreading out from the east coast.

Twp. Rd. 462 Rail Crossing In July, Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) expressed safety concerns for large agricultural traffic turning south onto Hwy. 14 from R.R. 105 and then west onto Twp. 462.

“Those corners are just dangerous,” he said, wondering about building a service road from Twp. 462 to R.R. 105, between the highway and the tracks, similar to the service road at Tofield.

Pederson noted that, since CN plans to operate a two mile train, the company wants two miles of track with no crossings.

“Those corners are so sharp,” he said. “The biggest concern is the agricultural equipment on the highway.”

Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce said Pederson took some of the councillors on a tour of the area in question, and “did a good job.”

“Rail crossings need to accommodate the size of the farm machinery of today,” he said, for which the railway company should have included in its planning.

Pederson agreed, stating that “air seeders are too high to cross,” while CN wants two mile trains. A service road would not be perfect but would be better than other more expensive options.

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) said he supported getting in touch with Alberta Transportation regarding the feasibility of building a service road that could be a machinery trail with a safe approach.

Safety and accessibility are the issues, he said.

“You hear all the time it’s all about safety but that’s an accident waiting to happen,” said Kallal.

Pederson agreed, stating that the section of highway has slow moving farm machinery that have to use the highway backing up the traffic behind.

Vehicles caught behind them are tempted to try and pass when it isn’t safe to do so.

Roadside Spraying Program In the spring, agriculture and public works departments were given direction from council to develop a road shoulder herbicide spraying program.

In his report to the committee, Dan Blackie stated: “The intent of the program being to control vegetation along road shoulders, improving Public Works’ ability to maintain gravel road shoulders, eliminating eavestroughing while reclaiming road width.”

About 71 miles were sprayed during the week of June 3-10 as recommended by grader operators.

Blackie said the rain and lack of heat make it difficult to tell in early August if the spraying is working. But, “so far it has been a success,” he said.

“Overall it went rather well,” he said, speaking to the committee, noting the issue is with the weather and the rain.

“The grader operators are lucky to get the main roads done before it rains again.”

Barry Bruce (Division 4) inquired about the cost differential between spraying and mowing, but Blackie wasn’t able to provide those figures immediately.

“The purpose of spraying is to kill everything (vegetation) so we can reclaim the road,” he said, after Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook wondered if both methods “serve a similar objective.”

CAO Bob Beck explained that the spraying method is to kill grass on top of the road. But that is not the same objective for ditches where mowing cuts the grass while spraying would kill all the grass and other plants.

“I’m totally sold on that, it’s wonderful,” said Bruce, after touring two roads that have been sprayed, calling them “beautiful.”

“It’s another good tool,” replied Blackie.

Intersection Hazard Needs Signs Councillor Pederson brought another safety concern to the committee for discussion, regarding the intersection of Twp. Rd. 482 and Rge. Rd. 132.

Pederson suggested putting signs at the intersection “to mitigate liability for the county.” But he added that the county road is not at fault blaming “driver error” instead.

The consensus was to have yield signs and keep the speed limit to 60 km/hr.

Strathcona/Beaver County IDP Project Development Officer Jessica Lui reported on the Strathcona/Beaver Intermunicipal Development Plan being prepared to deal with the common boundary between the two jurisdictions.

This is mandated by the Municipal Government Act and is done cooperatively between the two municipal governments.

“An IDP is a beneficial tool to ensure future development concepts and land use policies for areas of mutual interest are coordinated between the two municipalities,” states Lui, which establish processes that can reduce land use conflicts.

The IDP area is a half mile radius on each side of the boundary lines for the two counties.

Stakeholders will be consulted and Lui said a joint open house is expected to take place on Oct. 23. The process is expected to be completed with a bylaw passed by March 31, 2010.

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Priority-based budgets are to put council "in the driver's seat" targetting programs, not departments Patricia Harcourt Councillors appeared to favour a new priority based way of budgeting presented for consideration at the committee of the whole meeting Aug. 7.

But they were not so taken with enhanced financial reporting options also presented to them.

"The decline in (the county's) assessment base is creating huge challenges and staff is working to maximum capacity," said Assistant CAO, calling this "a good time to do it," referencing a change to priority based budgeting.

The current budgeting method is incremental in nature, said Jones, in her report. "Administration presents a base budget for each department that maintains the status quo for the existing levels of service and then makes adjustments of council's direction based on several factors."

She described priority based budgeting (PBB) as "a strategic approach" that "assists elected officials to explain the rationale for decisions that are made and the criteria by which priorities are evaluated."

It puts council "in the driver's seat," by establishing priorities based on programs and not departments such as public works, or agriculture, or any other county department, and setting the strategic vision.

PBB helps staff assist council with its decisions by taking "their lead from council's strategic vision and build programs that support council's established priorities.

"Staff will develop budgets that align with the priorities and can identify opportunities for council to re-allocate resources in accordance with ranked priorities," Jones stated.

But Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce wondered about the ranking of programs based on factors such as looking at the percentage that is served by a program in the community or organization. Other factors would be what reliance there is on the community for the program, any change in demand for the program, cost recovery ability and if the program is mandated or discre-

tionary in nature.

Bruce said his concern was that "priorities would go to the largest number of people and what they want." Bruce said he wants roads attended to in his lesser populated division, not just the west end which has more population.

CAO Bob Beck told councillors that under this process, "everything is under review, everything is a program."

Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook, whose division is in the west end, agreed with the new budgeting manner. "It's the way of the future, let's get started."

Jones added that under the new financial reality, "we can't be all things to all people." PBB means "doing some things really well," that are targeted by council, while "others will have to wait."

In terms of better transparency, this system allows a "better explanation for the public."

However, councillors did not desire enhanced financial reporting that would increase the levels of information provided and more frequently.

"Since the (municipal) election of the current council, there have been requests from individual councillors that financial information presented to council should be enhanced," stated Chief Financial Officer Ed Bujnowicz, in his report.

"I'm satisfied with what we get in the council package," said Reeve Kallal. Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) stated he was "satisfied with what we get," adding: "I don't think we need a quarterly report."

"I'm happy," said Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1), noting that monthly financial reports are always presented year-to-date, "so if you get them every month you will know…" However, Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said he liked Bujnowicz's reports on the subject that were presented to the committee, that make comparisons to the previous year.

He also liked the quarterly report by one of the sample municipalities, calling it "good communication for the public to show where the county is at…I do like the way it's presented."

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AEP holds county responsible for illegal berm Patricia Harcourt The county is being held responsible for an illegal berm built by some unknown party, and Alberta Environmental Protection (AEP) issued a letter of non-compliance as a contravention to the Water Act. And county councillors at a committee of the whole meeting Aug. 7 were not impressed by the province's going after the county, heading in the direction of getting the local MLA to advocate on the county's behalf.

The berm was built on a county reserve lot in Lot R3; Plan 752 1228 in NE 32-50-20-W4 without the county's knowledge or consent, states planning and development officer Jessica Lui, in her report to the committee of the whole Aug. 7.

"The county did not construct the berm and does not have evidence or know the person(s) who built the unauthorized crossing," stated Lui. "Because the berm is located on county property, AEP holds the county responsible for rectifying the situation."

AEP wants the county to submit a compliance wetland report and do remediation to either remove the berm or keep the berm in place

under certain AEP conditions.

The report and other work that would be done by a consultant was estimated to cost over $35,000, including wetland assessment, wetland report and restoration plan. This does not include the cost of hiring a contractor to do the actual work.

The extended deadline for getting an assessment into AEP is the end of August. The letter of noncompliance cannot be appealed but an enforcement order which could follow if the county fails to meet that deadline can be appealed.

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) called this a "red tape" issue and suggested getting the local MLA involved.

"They're too lazy to go after the real culprits," said Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4), "so they go after Beaver County instead of dealing with it (another way)."

The county "should ignore it and let them (AEP) take us to court," he said.

Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1) agreed with the red tape remark but did not think the issue should be ignored.

Smook felt the issue should be advocated to the province through the MLA. He added that the person now living at the location was

not responsible having just moved there last year.

Lui agreed, stating the berm has been in existence for about five years. Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) also disagreed with the attempt to make the county responsible.

"Why do an environmental report on it?" he asked. "Why not just fix it." He added: "It's just extortion," referring to the deadline.

Lui replied that because the berm is in violation of the Water Act, "it has to be investigated."

Hrabec said the county, which notified the province when the berm was discovered, is now being penalized for reporting it. "Now we're having to pay $60,000 to fix it."

"What kind of message is being sent," asked Bruce. "People build a berm or do illegal drainageâ&#x20AC;ŚWe should track them down and give them the bill. Pussyfooting around is just silly."

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) said the county should contact local Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely, Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin MLA Rick Wilson, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen and Environment Minister Jason Nixon on this file.

Disposal of Surplus Goods and Equipment

Disposal of Surplus Goods and Equipment Beaver County is (retiring) disposing of surplus goods and equipment via Government Surplus Online Auction. The auction will be managed by GovDeals and will go live August 6, 2019. All bidding and purchases follow the regulations of GovDeals.

Various items such as mowers, overhead door openers, plows, dozer blades, brush rake, trucks etc. For more details please visit https://www.govdeals.com/beavercountyab For more information please call the Beaver County Service Centre at 780-663-3730.

Back to School Going back to school after a lengthy summer break can be a time of excitement, anxiety and even a bit of sadness for students of all ages.

The new school year is full of many unknowns that can feel a little scary at first.

Saying goodbye to a summer of relaxation and fun isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly something most kids, even many college kids, look forward to. A new semester means fresh new books, new teachers, new learning goals and friends.

Beaver County Council and Staff would like to take this opportunity to say good luck, may it be all you hope it will be, wishing you all much success in the new school year!

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Beaver County Service Centre 5120 - 50 Street Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (780) 663-3730 Fax: (780) 663-3602 Toll Free: 1-866-663-1333 www.beaver.ab.ca Email: administration@beaver.ab.ca

Road Construction Notice

Notice of Development Permit

Range Road 124 from Township Road 463 - 470 Construction

The following Development Application has been APPROVED (except where otherwise noted) by the Development Officer under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No. 98-801, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

This portion of road will be receiving treatment of a soil stabilizer called Gravelock that will: • Increases density/bearing capacity • Help eliminate the absorption of water • Reduces dust on unpaved roads During this time, portions of the roads may be closed to allow crews to work safely; however, access for local landowners will be maintained during construction. Delays are to be expected. We encourage patrons to take alternate routes until the projects are complete. The entire stretch will not be closed at once, we will begin on the north end at Highway 26 and work our way south.

There are potential hazards to the public and vehicles during the construction process. This can include heavy machinery, dust or mud, and road materials such as gravel, asphalt coatings and rock chips. After the roads are stabilized, a coat of chip seal will be applied that can make your vehicle dirty.

This schedule is weather dependent.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during construction.

If you have any questions, please call the Beaver County Service Centre at 780-663-3730.

APPEAL DEADLINE: Sep 4, 2019 Application No. 020020-19-D0043 Applicant: Ian Hancock (E Construction Ltd.) Location: NW 8-46-11-W4 Development: Natural Resource Extraction of Gravel and Construction of Access Road Any person wishing to appeal a decision may do so by serving written notice on the prescribed form (stating reasons for the appeal) and submitting the applicable fee of $200.00 to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at the following address.

The notice of appeal must be submitted before 4:30 pm on the appeal deadline date shown above, or be postmarked by the appeal deadline date. The prescribed form is available at www.beaver.ab.ca or at the County office.

Further information regarding the above decision(s) may be obtained from the County Office, Ryley, Alberta.

SECRETARY Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Beaver County Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 (780) 663-3730

2019 Construction Schedule Schedule is subject to change depending on the weather. **ECD – Es mated Comple on Date TBD – To Be Determined

Producer at Large (PAL) Members

Beaver County Agricultural Service Board Producer at Large (PAL) Members Beaver County’s Agricultural Service Board (ASB) is an established Committee of Council that advises on the development of agricultural policies and programs that promote, enhance, and protect viable sustainable agriculture in the County.

Council is currently seeking to fill Producer at Large positions (2) on the ASB for a three year term. There are approximately 4-6 meetings per year along with various other events.

Applicants must be familiar with current agricultural practices and trends, such as value added, that affect producers in Beaver County as well as provide direction on policies consistent with the Agricultural Service Board Act. Orientation will be provided for applicants to discuss position responsibilities and the role of the ASB within Alberta.

To complete a short application form or receive further information, please contact Aimee Boese at 780-663-3730 or log onto www.beaver.ab.ca.

Applications must be received at the Beaver County Service Centre no later than 12 pm (Noon) on August 23, 2019.

TASK TWP RD 514 RoadTek Repairs TWP RD 512 east of SH 630 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) TWP RD 482 west of HWY 36 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 132 south of TWP RD 482 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 182 TerraCem (from TWP RD 484 to Black Nugget Entrance) Phase 1 (Cement) Phase 2 (1st li of chip seal) Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) TWP RD 502 TerraCem (from RGE RD 201 – 205) Phase 1 (Cement & Tack)

Phase 2 (1st li of chip seal) Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 124 Gravelock (from TWP RD 470 – 463) Bridge Construc on TWP RD 494 west of SH 857 Culvert Maintenance Road Oiling (loca on TBD) Patching Oil Roads Patching/Shoulder Pulls Backsloping- TBD Gravelling Dust Control- 1st Applica on Dust Control- 2nd Applica on

START DATE May 21

PROJECTED END DATE June 3

UPDATE – Aug 21

May 21 TBD

June 1 TBD

Phase 3 – Completed May 27 Phase 4 – Complete May 31

May 21 TBD

June 1 TBD

Phase 3 – Completed May 23 Phase 4 – Completed May 31

May 21 TBD

June 1 TBD

Phase 3 – Completed May 23 Phase 4 – Completed May 31

Jun 3

July 31

Phase 1 – Completed June 15 Phase 2 – Completed June 18 Phase 3 – ECD – TBD Phase 4 – ECD – TBD

Jul 2

Aug 31

Aug 6

Aug 16

Sept Apr 22 Aug 19 Apr 15 Sept 3 Oct 7 Jan 23 May 6 Aug 6

Oct Nov 1 Aug 30 Oct 31 Sept 24 Oct 18 Sept 27 May 31 Aug 9

Completed – May 23

Phase 1 - 205-204- cemented/tacked - 204-203 -cemented/tacked - 203-202 -cemented/tacked - 202-201 -cemented/tacked Phase 2 – Completed July 26 Phase 3 – ECD – TBD Phase 4 – ECD – TBD Began August 7 Bridge will be closed to public traffic during construc on Ongoing Ongoing

Complete Began August 7

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Community Helpers Program Continued from Page 4 program it is then followed up with a craft that the youth can take home.”

Hatch added that one week the program participants designed insideout bags with fabric paint which represented their self-esteem with perspectives that come from the inside and as well as the perspectives that were in-

fluenced by the outside world.

She remarked on a separate week the group talked about their uncomfortable feelings and how to manage them in healthy ways. She noted that afterwards the lesson was followed up with drawing and painting related to the discussion.

“There is a stigma that exists around mental ill-

ness and suicide,” noted Hatch. “Many youths are ready and willing to break the stigmas surrounding mental health when they have the opportunity.”

Several participants have felt like they had a safe place to talk about things they have experienced either directly or indirectly and are supported in their roles as natural helpers.

“I believe that this is a great program for Tofield,” said Hatch.

“The youth we’ve encountered in the Tofield community are thoughtful and care deeply for their friends and family.

With encouragement and tools, they will be empowered to navigate through whatever comes their way.”

According to Hatch,

the Community Helpers is a provincial program that focuses on mental health promotion and suicide awareness.

It provides awareness on a variety of topics and includes skills on how to help a friend and promote help-seeking.

“When a youth has the tools to understand what they may be faced with in the future, the

resources to direct them for additional help, and the support to help them through the process, the result is a sense of purpose and belonging,” concluded Hatch. “All of this is possible and the Community Helpers Program is here to support the youth of Tofield and give them the tools they need to achieve a sense of purpose and belonging.”

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TM33-35p _____________________ Acreages for sale. 191020 TWP 544. - 6 acres with recently upgraded Double Wide (full basement), barn, garage and various other out-buildings. -74 acres farm land. Phone 780-9752745, 780- 450-6163 LL33/36p _____________________ House in VikingApproximately 880 sq.ft. 2 bedroom fixerupper. $45,000. Call 780-3854612 32/34p _____________________ Trailer for sale. Year is 2000. 25ft bumper pull c/w full kitchen, afull bath, roof air, sleeps 6, queen bed.

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33/34 _____________________ Senior Care Giver needed for cooking and menial tasks in Tofield. Senior is mobile. Pay and hours negotiable. Phone Alice Munkedal @ 780-662-0054 TM31/33p _____________________ Full Time Auto Mechanic Position Available Immediately!

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We are looking for a skilled Auto Mechanic to maintain and repair vehicles. You will be responsible for troubleshooting issues and fixing them aiming to maximum reliability and functionality. Provide excellent customer service and accurate estimates for a repair or maintenance job. Keep logs on work issues. Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles will be a valuable asset. Are you a good communicator to provide the right advice to your Service Personal and to the customer? Are you willing to observe all safety precautions for protection against accidents?

Are you a team player, represent leadership skills, strong communicator, willing to learn the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram product, proven experience as auto mechanic, and maintain cleanliness in the work area? We want to talk to you!

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The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - Page 13

Remember When

C’MON MULE: In donkey baseball either the batter, or the first baseman have to have both feet of their donkey within the circle to either be safe or out. The runner could be out in this picture if the first baseman’s donkey would only cooperate. The game ended up in a tie, but the Firemen won the game in a donkey race to decide the winners. Photo by Kroetsch.

THIS WEEK’S JOKES Q: Why is a bad joke like a pencil?

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Q: Where do polar bears keep their money?

A: A snow bank.

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A: Show your spirit.

Blanket Alberta Ads take approximately 10 days to process ___________________________ AUCTIONS AUCTIONS UPCOMING MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 24th, 10AM, 4740-57 Street, Wetaskiwin, AB. Firearms, Ammo, Scopes, Hunting & Fishing Equipment. To consign, call 780440-1860. www.meierauction.com. ___________________________ UNRESERVED FARM ANTIQUE ESTATE Auction: Greenstreet, Saskatchewan, 10AM, Saturday, August 24th. Tractors, Farm Equipment, Trucks, Tools, Antiques. Watch for signs SCRIBNER AUCTION; details at: www.scribnernet.com; 780-8425666. ___________________________ BUSINESS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, VLT LOUNGES FOR SALE, Lease or lease to own. Financing and trades considered. Call 780-298-0895 for more information. ___________________________ HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Trouble walking or other conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? Up to $50,000. in Refunds and Benefits available.

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Tofield Bottle Depot diverts in excess of 330k lbs from landfill Moush John

Tofield Mercury

On any weekday if Parveen Kalley is not greeting her customers with a smile, she is at the back of the Tofield Bottle Depot sorting through or

hauling huge bags, almost dwarfing her.

For the Kalley family, it’s what they have been doing the past five years.

“We moved to the community in 2016 but we have owned this depot for a while now,” Kalley

said, adding that they have been driving between Tofield and Wainwright for the past two years.

“Way back in 2014 we were looking to buy a business and when this place went on sale we de-

cided to invest,” Kalley explained.

According to her, having experience of owning and operating a bottle depot before made it a good investment, and they haven’t looked back since.

Tofield

One of the owners, Parveen Kalley takes a moment to pause as she moves bottles to the back of the depot. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO

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“The Tofield Bottle Depot has diverted 330,693 lbs. from the landfill and has saved 965,000 KWH of energy so far, so we want to say thank you to the people of Tofield and surrounding areas for helping us achieve this,” Kalley stated. “Looking back on all our memories, I was touched by a Christmas card that a small girl had hand-

made for us one time; there’s another lady who brings us flowes without fail every Christmas.”

For Kalley, it’s interactions like these and the many customers, both old and new who come through their door that makes this journey worthwhile for her and her family, and this is what made them move to the community.

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REAL ESTATE ESTATE & C CONSIGNMENT ONSIGNMENT A AUCTION UCTION D E V SER Real Real Estate Estate for for Keith Keith e Clifford Clifford E R N U C Consignment onsignment A Auction: uction: 10 AM S Saturday, aturday, Aug Aug 24, 2019 R Real eal E Estate: state: 12 P PM M S Saturday, aturday, A Aug ug 24, 2019

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The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - Page 15 Kids take turns in holding the snake, which was one of the top attractions.

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Education degree and get a full time teaching job eventually,” Sjursen added.

Sjursen had applied for the summer coordinator position at the library because she has a passion for working with kids.

“Or the tiny humans as I call them . . . the kids make it worthwhile be-

cause they are so motivated to learn new things, and expand their minds. The kids and my coworkers really make my job fun,” Sjursen noted. “I’ve learned that working with kids is so much more fun than with adults, because really, what adult is going to ask you what your third favourite reptile is? Or how fast you can run in your new running shoes?

None! Kids are the most fun tiny geniuses and everyday they give me a funny new story to tell.”

For Sjursen, events such as Zoo 2 U help everyone get a sense of community.

“These kind of events really bring small towns a sense of community because it doesn’t bring just one group of people out, but a whole variety of people.”

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