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Tofield Winterfest blessed with warm weather and huge community participation John Mather Staff Reporter
While no doubt the warm weather helped, large crowds came out to line Tofield streets for the Christmas parade and the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the evening of Nov. 26. Councillor Norm Martineau, standing in for Tofield Mayor Deb. Dueck, along with Beaver County Reeve Kevin Smook and Santa Claus welcomed the crowd to the Christmas tree lighting following the parade. “I want to thank everyone for coming out tonight and I hope you were able to attend some of the many activities going on in town today,” said Martineau. “We had everything from Breakfast with Santa, to Stuff the Bus and the Western Makers Market. We have the family dance happening very soon and then the fireworks display. “And with that I’d like to, on behalf of the Town of Tofield, wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.” “On behalf of Beaver County, welcome,” added Smook. He nodded to Santa Claus and said he had had a busy day. Santa we’re hoping when you come through Tofield you don’t forget to come through Beaver County.” “Absolutely,” said Santa. A countdown was then held and the large Christmas tree adjacent to the town office erupted into a blaze of Christmas lights. Earlier in the day at the Tofield Museum, kids gathered to do a variety of crafts. “We have kids making Christmas decorations, decorating Christmas cookies, writing letters to Santa Claus, making Christmas globes and making holiday bookmarks,” said Tracey Boast Radley, executive director of the Tofield/Beaver County West FCSS, organizer of the event. “Pre-Covid, Festival of Trees was a regular event, so we were excited to be back in person along with our partners
Santa Claus discusses good versus evil with the Grinch as they met in the lobby of the Tofield Community Hall during the Winterfest Family Dance held at the hall following the Christmas tree lighting at the town office. Photo by Lisa Kuflay who included the Town of Tofield, Beaver County, Tofield/Beaver County West FCSS, Beaver County Victim Services, Beaver County Community Adult Learning Program, and Camrose Family Resource Centre,” she added. “This year, we hosted at the Beaverhill Mu-
seum and Nature Centre so in addition to our partner staff and volunteers, the museum also had volunteers on site.” She said about 120 people stopped to vote on the small number of Festival of Trees entries. She said many also took the opportunity to stroll through
Tofield’s well laid-out museum and view the displays that proudly show the development of the community and its surrounding area. As people left, they could help themselves to hot chocolate and every child received an activity grab bag. The winners of the Festival of Trees will be announced later this week. At Tofield IGA the Stuff the Bus campaign raised both funds and bags of groceries for the Tofield Food Bank. The organizers did something a little different this year, said volunteer Brenda Clark. In addition to accepting dry goods, residents were able to make financial donations at a table set up in the lobby of the store. At the Tofield Community Hall large crowds came out to the second Western Makers Market. “Last year was the first year I organized it,” said Tally McLaren from Tofield. “It’s just something I had always wanted to do.” She added it’s going to become a regular part of Winterfest. “We have vendors from all around the province, “said McLaren. “Many I’ve known were local but we’ve got vendors and people coming from Wandering River, Evansburg and Hinton.” She said the crowds were very steady throughout the day. “We have 39 vendors today and we have a waiting list for vendors wanting to come out and take part.” Winterfest got going in full on Nov.25, when the Tofield 4-H Beef and Multi Club hosted its annual Turkey Bingo. “We had chairs for 220 people and about a dozen remained empty,” said organizer Kari Cameron. Cameron added that the Turkey Bingo has been an annual event for the club for almost 60 years. In 2014, she said they aligned it with the Winterfest. Prior to the start of the small fundraiser, club members gathered on the stage at the Community Hall to recite the 4-H pledge. Picture Pages 4/21
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Viking RCMP updates progress on body worn camera Patricia Harcourt The Viking RCMP Detachment area includes the eastern half of Beaver County both rural and urban. Viking RCMP released their quarterly Community Policing Report in November that takes in the time from July 1 to September 30. As part of the report, Acting Detachment Commander Anita Doktor provided an update on the progress of the RMCP’s intent to provide body worn cameras (BWC) to its officers. The cameras will first be field tested by 191 front line officers early next year in three detachments located in Grande Prairie, Parkland and St. Paul, stated Acting Detachment Commander Cst. Anita Doktor. The test is designed to confirm the contractor supplying the equipment can deliver according to the agreements. It will also serve as “an early opportunity to get cameras in the hands of 191 frontline officers who will be the primary users of the BWC and the accompanying digital evidence management systems service. The early use by these officers will “capture preliminary ‘lessons learned’ to help refine delivery processes for full implementation in Alberta,” she added. If the supply conditions are met, “the next step will be full implementation later in 2023,” stated Doktor, including in the Viking and Tofield detachments which police Beaver County. “The introduction of body worn camera and digital evidence management service will become a new national standard to enhance public trust, confidence and public safety,” stated the report. The Viking Detachment had four stated priorities listed in its report. The first was to enhance awareness and education. In this quarter, the detachment participated in five community relations initiatives. The initiatives included RCMP in full uniform with marked police vehicles “to promote approachability and develop rapport with citizens of all cultures and ages.”
The second priority is to enhance road safety. There were 111 reported vehicle violations in the quarter reported on including 35 charges for vehicle violations. These were not as a result of check stops, so officers in the next quarter “will attempt more check stops to increase member presence on the highway.” The third priority is crime reduction, and Doktor reported this quarter had 22 theft cases investigated and related files. Viking RCMP, in conjunction with Eastern Alberta District (EAD) Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) conducted a search warrant which resulted in the recovery of stolen property. “Viking RCMP has completed numerous phone trackers on prolific offenders in order to reduce crime,” said Doktor. “Viking RCMP has arrested repeat offenders numerous times and multiple charges are pending before the courts.” The fourth priority is employee wellness and respect. “Since I have been here no ‘wellness’ days have been submitted but members have been granted leave for their wellness,” said Doktor, in the report. “Time off is important at a small detachment where members are either working or on call.” Crime statistics were provided for the detachment’s coverage area in the eastern half of the county for the July to September 2022 quarter, and comparisons done with the same time periods in other years. Last year between July to September, there were 131 total Criminal Code offences investigated, compared to 116 for the same time period this year - a drop of 11 per cent. Property crime went from nine in 2021 compared to six in 2022 - a 33 per cent drop; property crime went from 96 in 2021 compared to 84 in 2022 - a drop of 13 per cent; other criminal code offences stayed the same at 26 for both years. In terms of traffic offences, there were 11 Criminal Code traffic offences in 2021 compared to three in the same quarter this year- a drop of 73 per cent. Provincial Code Traffic went from 117 from July to September in 2021 to 95 in the
same quarter this year - a 19 per cent drop. Motor vehicle collisions dropped from 32 (July to September) in 2021 to 21 in the same quarter period in 2022, or a 34 per cent drop. The detachment has a complement of four officers listed as working. However, two are on special leave, one each for maternal and parental leave. There is one position with two officers assigned to it, and detachment support also has one established position with two resources sharing the position. Statistics were also provided for the complete year of 2021 and compared to the portion of 2022 already covered to date. In 2021 there were eight assaults compared to three so far this year; there was a case of criminal harassment in each year; with two cases of uttering threats this year compared to none last year. Break and enters have dropped slightly over last year - 17 in 2021 compared with 14 in 2022 but the year isn’t over yet; theft of motor vehicles is similar with seven in 2021 and eight so far this year. Theft over $5,000 had three cases for each year, with 26 cases of theft under $5,000 last year and 23 so far this year. The RCMP dealt with 14 cases of theft of stolen goods last year and 10 such cases so far this year. And there were 10 fraud offences investigated in 2021 compared to just one so far this year. Mischief causing damage to property offences had 17 last year compared to 12 so far this year. Other mischief offences were two in 2021 and 13 so far this year, a jump of 44 per cent. The RCMP dealt with two cases of having offensive weapons this year, compared to one last year. There was one case of disturbing the peace last year and none so far this year. The police were kept busy with 12 fail to comply and breaches of court orders in 2021, which has gone up this year to 14 and the year isn’t over. Other unspecified Criminal Code offences had 12 last year and 10 so far this year. So far the two years are equal in the total number of Criminal Code offences listed at 26 each.
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Beaver County Victim Services appeals to new minister Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Victim Services is appealing to the new Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services regarding the proposed restructuring of victim services in the province. Minister Mike Ellis was sworn-in on October 24 and represents Calgary-West in the Alberta Legislature. Prior to going into politics and being elected as an MLA in 2014, Ellis spent 12 years with the Calgary Police Service - eight years as a constable and three more as a patrol sergeant. His main area was in community policing. Just a month later, Ellis was sent a letter by another former police officer representing Beaver County Victim Services as President. Jim Warren retired from his last position in the RCMP as Tofield’s detachment commander. He has continued to live in the community since his retirement and has been involved in a great deal of community service including Victim Services. The restructuring of Victim Services in the province, started under Premier Jason Kenney’s administration, is supposed to take place in the spring of 2023. But Warren is asking Ellis to reconsider the decision to create four larger regions which would include a region in the northeast. The local Victim Services would no longer function as an independent island working with RCMP detachments in Viking and Tofield. If the new system is put in place, there would be no local board running things and no local coordinators. Volunteers for the two areas in the east and west of the counties would still be needed. Warren’s letter stated that the local board wanted to “express our concerns and disapproval of the proposed changes to the service delivery of Victim Services from a community based to a regional model.” He explained that Beaver County Victim Services was an independent society, starting in 1992 with donations and fundraising efforts. In time, however, the local municipalities started to contribute funds “as the scope of the support for victims expanded.” Then the province also gave the local Victim Services funding.
“Our unit provides services to all of Beaver County and the areas policed by the Tofield and Viking RCMP detachments, and maintains office space in each detachment,” said Warren. “We have two paid program coordinators who work 30 hours a week each. “These employees manage the reporting requirements put in place by the government and recruitment, training and deployment of the 10 volunteer advocates. There is a board of 12 directors made up of community members and representatives from each of the local governments who volunteer their time to oversee the program.” He added: “I can say without hesitation that the communities and county take a great deal of pride and ownership in this program that would be lost in a regional model.” He called the volunteers (advocates) “a solid group… who came forward to provide those services to support victims through the court process, to assist them in locating appropriate professional counselling, provide simple necessities in emergency situations to list just a few of the many roles they provide.” Warren supported the proposed increase in funding to access professional services, noting that, “like most rural communities we have seen the loss of government services in our communities.” Court services are now in Vegreville, women’s shelters are in Camrose or Edmonton, as are most mental health or counselling services, for example. However, the local Victim Services did object to the idea that the new parametres would not allow volunteers to provide help for victims of traffic accidents, families of suicide, house fires or other events of a non-criminal nature. “These people are just as much victims and need support as well,” said Warren. And, although funding from the province’s Victims of Crime Act can’t be used for this purpose, he pointed out that the local Victim Service uses its own fundraising dollars for such a purpose. “We do have funds that have been raised locally that are used in these cases,” he said. “We are continually
fundraising to meet all our budgetary needs.” But going forward with a new model for Victim Services, even local dollars would not be allowed to be used for this purpose, he noted. “We have been advised that under the new model the case worker will not be allowed to provide these services even if the money used to provide them were raised locally,” stated Warren. “We feel it is also important to point out that in Beaver County, Victim Services forms an intrinsic and invaluable part of the towns and county disaster plans which also would not be allowed under the new model.” The regional model means that Victim Services would no longer be a community concern. “I am having a very hard time understanding how this will streamline the delivery of services to victims,” he said, changing the dynamics from a local program to that of “another government program.” The proposed model also means case workers can apply for a job in the paradigm but their hiring isn’t guaranteed. Warren was also troubled that case workers could not simply go when an incident occurs but they would need permission from regional manager for permission. “I find this totally ridiculous,” he said. “In most cases these incidents are time sensitive and require an immediate response.” He also suggested that, if the new model was meant to improve things for some Victim Services organizations struggling due to funding or resources issues, that these be addressed, “and leave the areas that are functioning well alone.” Warren also said proper consultation never took place before this plan was devised to revamp Victim Services work in the province. “I know when I went to the municipal and county councils they were caught completely by surprise,” he said. “I believe proper consultation and input from the people who deal with victims and the programs would have made for less dissension and realistic improvements.”
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Beaver County invites all residents, and businesses to participate in this special rural community event by entering into this December Decorating Contest. Please see the rules below and fill out an entry form.
Instructions Entry Application Period: November 12, 2022, to December 5, 2022 Judging period: December 14, 2022 Winners announced: December 21, 2022 1. Participation is open to everyone residing or operating a business in Beaver County rural area. 2. Nominations will be accepted beginning at 6:00 am on Saturday, November 12, 2022. 3. All entries must be submitted before 11:59 pm December 5, 2022 via online form or email either to the Councillor in your division or the Beaver County office. 4. Entry is free, no cost or fees apply 5. Contest is for exterior decorations only, including decorations in windows that are visible from the exterior. 6. Judging will be based on “curb appeal” as viewed from the road only. Therefore, only those decorations located in the front of the property may be entered. 7. Winning participants agree to have one or more photos of their decorated residence exterior posted on the Beaver County Website and/or published on our social media pages, and in the Chronicle. 8. Prizes will be awarded 9. Winners will be announced via social media on December 21st, 2022. And best attempt to contact the winners will be made by Council. Proof of residency for the winning homes are required to receive prizes. 10. Be creative, be festive, have fun! 11. Yard Signs will be given to winning homes to place in their yard. Show off your win with a “Beaver County Congratulations Sign”! 12. The Holiday Decorating contest, including rules and prizes, may change at any moment or canceled without notice. To print an entry form visit https://www.beaver.ab.ca/residents/december-decorating-contest
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer The General Manager of Corporate Services will provide advice and recommendations to the CAO and Council as well as providing professional leadership and direction to the entire organization on all financial matters, taxation and assessment, risk management and insurance, and asset management as a minimum. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: • University graduate in business administration, commerce or related field. Relevant experience will be considered. • A minimum of five years in a senior position within a municipal or business environment is preferred. • Demonstrated success in strong leadership and team building skills in a progressive and dynamic municipal/ business environment. • Recognized as a leader of change, adaptation and collaboration in an organization supporting and servicing a wide variety of stakeholders. • Practical knowledge and experience in computer systems for business applications (preferable a working knowledge of Serenic Software and/or Questica). KNOWLDEGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES: The General Manager of Corporate Services will have a progressive and energized leadership record demonstrating positive relationships with all County departments and relevant stakeholders. He/she will feel comfortable as a senior manager or as a “hands-on” team participant. Among other attributes, the following will be important: • Leadership Skills • Communication • Strategic Business Planning • Interpersonal Skills • Integrity & trust • Management Skills • Customer Service • Financial Management • Professional • Self Confidence • Planning & Organizing • Strong political acumen skills COMPENSATION: A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary and excellent benefits. Further details will be provided at the appropriate time. ———————————————————————————————————————————— FOR INFORMATION ON THE POSTINGS FOR THE Economic Development Officer or the General Manager of Corporate Services, PLEASE CONTACT: Erica Thomas
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The closing date for this competition is January 15th, 2023. Please be advised that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please forward resumes to recruitment@tsi-inc.ca ———————————————————————————————————————————— More information on the above position can be found on the County’s website at:
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Beaver County is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to a non-smoking policy in its working environment. Beaver County also has a comprehensive and active safety program. Drivers abstract will be required for successful applicants. Beaver County thanks all applicants for your interest however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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WE’RE LOOKING FOR CHAMPIONS! Are you interested in attraction and retention of business and tourism in Beaver County? Beaver County Council has established an Economic Development Advisory Committee to consider matters related to economic development and diversification. As a Committee member, you will provide advice to Council on County policies and programs, suggest potential economic directives, and network/champion development and growth opportunities. The Committee will consist of up to 5 members from the public-at-large with appointment terms of 2 or 3 years. Meetings will be held quarterly and members will be paid a remuneration and travel expenses. For additional information and an application form, please go to www.beaver/business/economicdevelopment. Applications should be submitted no later than 4:30 pm, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, to: Beaver County Box 140 Ryley, AB T0B 4A) Attention: Rob MacMullen, EDO or by e-mail to: rmacmullen@beaver.ab.ca
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until December 25th!
TOFIELD SPIRITS BEER & LIQUOR STORE OPEN 364 DAYS A YEAR Check out our HOT Christmas Specials!
Gift Packs Special Orders Case Lot Discounts
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5028 - 53 Avenue
$55.99
5315 - 50 St. Tofield • 780-662-3212
780-662-4400
s in a g r a B B y s u B thing &
clo Christmas cards, craft supplies. eed for family, n u o y g in th ry e v E friends & fun!
-away prices! e iv g r fo re lo a g Gifts
-4116 North store 780-662 325 -4 South store 780-662
to join anytime! Volunteers welcome
Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sat. 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun. 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. #101 5116 46 Ave., Parkstone Plaza,Tofield
780-662-0307
Season s Greetings!