The Community Press
Killam Legion Branch #65 opens Poppy Campaign with special presentation to Killam Mayor
Where will you be on Remembrance Day this year?
Alliance Legion:
Ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 11
Alliance Community Hall
Please be seated by 10:30 a.m.
Pot Luck lunch to follow
Galahad:
Cenotaph Service
Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.
Rev. Steve Haughland
Forestburg: Forestburg School Friday, Nov. 7
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Members of the Public welcome
Heisler:
No ceremonies in Heisler, however Heisler residents are welcome at Forestburg or Daysland Schools, and at Alliance, Killam, Sedgewick, Lougheed, and Hardisty.
Daysland:
Daysland School
Ceremony Thursday, Nov. 6
10:30 a.m.
Members of the Public are welcome
*There will be no cenotaph ceremony this year on Nov. 11.
Strome:
Cenotaph Ceremony in front of Sodbusters Archives Museum
10:50 a.m.
Lunch (by donation) after at the Strome
Senior’s Centre
Killam
Parade to Cenotaph and Outdoor Service in Legion parking lot
10:50 a.m. start
Open House at the Legion to follow Killam Public School 10:30 - All welcome.
Sedgewick
Outdoor ceremony at Sedgewick Ceno-
taph Remembrance Day Main Street 10:30 start with Pastor Doug Webb
Lougheed
C.J. Kinross VC Legion Branch ceremony at Lougheed Community Hall
Visitors are asked to be seated at 10:30 a.m. sharp
Special musical features Padre Randy Hedeman
Hardisty
Hardisty Elks Hall
10:30 a.m. Start Coffee to follow
The Battle River Pipes and Drums band hopes to be sending out one piper to every Flagstaff County community to help them commemorate the day.
Poppies are available through any Legion member or at some stores throughout the region.
Poppies should be worn on your left side, over the heart, to show respect for fallen armed forces members.
The Community Press office will be CLOSED Monday, August 5 for the Civic Holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. and our next edition will still be published Wedneday. Aug. 7 Ad deadlines will be noon Tuesday, Aug. 6
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Killam Legion Branch #65 President Bud James presents the first poppy of the 2026 Poppy Campaign to Killam Mayor Les Fee, while past-president Cyril Lindseth holds the Town of Killam wreath. Poppies are available from now until Remembrance Day.
Adama Canada opens up community ‘Stomping Ground’ grants
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Adama Canada has opened the application period for their latest round of ‘Stomping Ground’ grants.
They say, “Whether it’s upgrading your local hockey or curling rink, revitalizing a well-loved baseball diamond, improving community meeting places, supporting agricultural education programs, or strengthening your local food bank, your initiative could make a real difference - and now it has the chance to go even further.
“We're looking for community driven projects that bring people together and create lasting impact. If your initiative helps improve shared spaces or supports essential services, it's eligible for this funding request.
“Let’s build stronger, more connected communities - one great idea at a time.”
Adama is investing a total of $150,000, with each selected winner eligible for up to $10,000 in funding for their initiatives.
To enter, you must be a
Canadian Citizen and resident in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, BC, Nova Scotia,
of January,
“We often live and work in the same communities we support,” says Jodi Starodub,
OPINION
Dear Ms Lovely,
What happened?
Seriously disappointed
I've heard you speak many times (though we missed having you at Sedgwick's "Gathering of the Clans" in August). I've spoken to you directly several times and have always felt you were committed to your government and your constituents.
We are watching the UCP dismantle our democracy in a state of action (or inaction) that seems to mirror such actions around the world at present.... especially in our neighbours to the south.
Using the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work is simply unconscionable. You said you were standing with the teachers. You didn't. You said you cared about the issues that our teachers were sharing and asking for help with. Clearly you do not. Party loyalty is your lifeline, I suppose, but you have let us down. Our whole province is looking more and more like a carnival sideshow.
Problem is, this is MY circus and these are my monkeys. We live here. We pay taxes and expect elected representatives to actually represent our communities.
Teachers are our lifeline. Their students are our children and grandchildren (11 are mine, attending Alberta schools). These kids? Our future.
Educators (superheroes) have been working away, doing their best. They ask for help and your government cries poor. Yet there's cash to bribe parents of students and cash for sleazy half truth smear campaigns to convince the public that teachers are a greedy, selfish, hateful group. So many untruthful things. Teachers, EA's and Education Administrators deserve respect and support!
Yes, the teachers deserve better pay. Inflation is real. They've worked for a long time without cost of living increases. You know where the truth is there.
Most important: our teachers have asked for help. Surely you're aware that our classrooms are overcrowded. Educational Assistants are virtually non existent (and grossly underpaid). Counselling is virtually non existent for troubled students - and there are many. The number of exceptional kids ...kids with unique, genuine needs ... is huge, and largely ignored by those who control the budgets and purse strings.
I look forward to your response. I am not, however holding my breath.
Sincerely,
For the Fallen
With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free.
Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal, Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres, There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears.
It's time to stand up for your constituents and their families. It's not about control or power. Or it shouldn't be. Please.
Mary Jane Hedeman, Sedgewick, Alberta
& Distributed every week at Killam, Alberta P.O. Box 99, Sedgewick, Alberta T0B 4C0 Phone 780-385-6693
They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted: They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
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We will remember them
In August 1914, in the early days of World War I, British Expeditionary Forces suffered a loss at the Battle of Mons near the border of Germany & France. Following the retreat, British poet Laurence Binyon composed the poem “For the Fallen” to honour the casualties.
This poem consists of seven stanzas, 28 lines. It is the fourth stanza, however, that may be familiar to you if you if you and your family have attended a Remembrance Day service:
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. These words have become known as a tribute to all casualties of war world wide, and The Royal Canadian Legion refers to it as ‘The Act of Remembrance.’
The words are repeated when Legion members meet, at Remembrance Day services in schools, in the community or at the Cenotaph, and when we conduct a funeral service for a veteran or a Legion member.
The mission of The Royal Canadian Legion is to serve Veterans, including serving military and RCMP and their families, to promote Remembrance, and to serve our communities and our country.
The Act of Remembrance is one of several customs the Legion has adopted over the years to ensure Canadians keep Remembrance top of mind, especially this time of year. As Remembrance Day approaches this year, we encourage you to think of those who are serving and have served our country.
Consider a donation to the Legion Poppy Fund and wear your poppy with pride. Talk to your children & grandchildren about the importance of Remembrance Day - Canadians of all ages need to understand that this is important. Plan to attend a Remembrance Day service.
If you share the values of The Royal Canadian Legion and want to be more involved, consider joining a local Branch – we would love to hear from you. In the 158 years since Canada’s birth, many, many Canadians have stepped up to protect us and to defend our sovereignty and freedom.
Many have returned injured and face challenges in their day-to-day lives, and many have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
They were – and are – the best of us, and they ought not be forgotten. We will remember them.
Bud James Branch President The Royal Canadian Legion, Killam Branch #65
They mingle not with their laughing comrades again; They sit no more at familiar tables of home; They have no lot in our labour of the day-time; They sleep beyond England's foam.
But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known As the stars are known to the Night;
As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain;
As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain. -
~Laurence Binyon.
100+ Women Who Care Flagstaff County votes to feed students with Flagstaff School Breakfast Program
At the October meeting of 100 Women Who Care Flagstaff, four excellent speakers presented on behalf of the following organizations: the Flagstaff School Breakfast Program, Flagstaff Theatre Players, and the Forestburg Agricultural Society (Riding Arena Committee).
Following the presentations and a group vote, a cheque for $11,300 was awarded to Kristy Jackson and Amber Prehn, representatives of the Flagstaff School Breakfast Program.
These funds will be
distributed among the four schools in Flagstaff County - Daysland, Forestburg, Killam, and Sedgewick - during this school year.
The four nominations were picked at random from all the nominations received from group members for this meeting.
The 100 Women Who Care Flagstaff organization has begun its seventh year, starting with approximately 190 members and aiming to surpass 200 this year.
Their first award for this year, totalling $11,300, brings the group’s over-
all contribution to $291,000.
To date, 46 deserving societies, organizations, clubs, institutions, and associations within Flagstaff County have received financial support, helping to enhance and improve the community.
their stories, we
learned about the many dedicated volunteers who selflessly give their time and resources to make our county a better place to live.” She says the group is grateful to the Galahad Ag. Society for donating the hall for the meeting.
UNRESERVED ANTIQUE AND COLLECTABLE AUCTION SALE
STEPHANIE MICHELLE TOFIELD, ALBERTA
SATURDAY, NOV. 15 AT 10:00 A.M.
Flashlights; Hunting
Yokes; Wagon Wheels; Farm Tools; Outdoor
Nov 7 & 8 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, Nov 9 @ 2 pm MATINEE (Matinee Only on Sundays) GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE PG. Fantasy. Gloria Estefan, Tina Ukwu
Nov 14 & 15 @ 7:30 pm Sunday,Nov 16 @ 2 pm MATINEE
(Matinee Only on Sundays) A BIG BOLD
BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY
14A. Drama/Romance (Language) Colin Farell, Margot Robbie
**REEL ALTERNATIVE**
Monday, Nov 17 @ 7:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov 19 @ 7:30 pm SINGING BACK THE BUFFALO
G. Documentary. Tasha Hubbard, Leroy Little Bear
Nov 28 & 29 @ 7:30 pm
Nov 21 & 22 @ 7:30 pm Sunday, Nov 23 @ 2 pm MATINEE (Matinee Only on Sundays) GOOD FORTUNE Action/Comedy, 14A Keanu Reeves, Kristen Henley
Sunday, Nov 30 @ 2 pm MATINEE (Matinee Only on Sundays) SOUL ON FIRE
PG. Drama. Joel Courtney, John Corbett Movie Tickets: Adults $10, Seniors & Students $8, Children 3-11 $5. Family $25. daysarts.ca/now-playing See you at the Movies!
Vehicle: 1968 Heathkit GT-18 Boonie Bike, running when parked, needs work, comes with the original front ski Vintage Kitchen and Glassware: Pyrex (Amish Blue Print, Primary Colors, Autumn Harvest & more; Federal Glass; Fire King; GlasBake; Cobalt Glass; Ruby Glass; Depression Glass; Milk Glass; Amber Glass; Le Creuset; Pottery; Carnival Glass; Crystal; Chalkware; Goebel; Salt & Pepper Shakers; Royal Albert; Aynsley & more Vintage China; Mugs; B.M.P.; Canning Jars; Glass Bottles; Apothecary Jars; Kromax Cake Platters; Recipe Box; Assorted Wares; Rolling Pins; Mixers; Spice Boxes; Tins; Cast Iron Pots & Pans Vintage Antiques: Oil Cans; Coke Machine; Crocks; Die Cast Metal Cars (Lesney, Matchbox); Creamer Cans; Wash Basins; Galvinized Tin; Watering Cans; Buckets; Wash Tubs & More; Cast Iron Pumps; Lamps & Glass Shades; Clocks;
Books; WW2 Newspaper; Ammo Crates; Gas Cans; Wood Framed Photos; Posters; Frames; Wood Windows & Doors; Tobacco Tins; Lanterns; Insulators; Blow Molds; Red Metal Wagons; Trunks; Fur Coat; Windmill; Metal Stove; Fruit Crates; Wooden Storage Boxes; Chalkware; Pottery Paper Weights; Tractor Seats; Gurney Industrial Floor Scale; Assort. Vinyl LPS (70s)
Furniture: Antique Display Cabinet; Hutch; Wardrobe; Dressing Table c/w mirror; Arborite Table & Chairs; Side Tables; Chairs; Dresser; Desks; Other miscellaneous Tools & Miscellaneous: Woodworking Tools; Mechanic Tools (Hand Tools & Power Tools); Towing Chains; Weed Eater; Chainsaw; Snowblower; Truck Tires; Horse Halters & Lead; Leather Bridles; Bits; Alu-
Ladders
Group co-founder Holly Bovencamp says, “We salute everyone who has presented since our inception; each has been worthy, and through
have
DIRECTIONS: Being held at the Spilstead Hall which is west of Tofield on Highway 14 to Rg Rd 204, then 4 miles south. Hall is on West Side. (20502 Township Rd. 502)
Scales;
Traps;
Benches;
The 100+ Women Who Care Flagstaff County has reached 190 members, still searching for their goal of 200. For their October meeting, they met at the Galahad Hall, and heard from four organizations before voting to offer financial support to the Flagstaff Breakfast Program. The Flagstaff School Breakfast Program, represented by Kristy Jackson and Amber Prehn, received $11,300 from the 100+ Women Who Care Flagstaff County during their October meeting, held in Galahad.
Flagstaff Players starting auditions in Sedgewick
What a Halloween!!
Thanks, Sedgewick! We had the best time trick or treating this year.
Even the three-year-old did not tire. It was amazing. From the downtown success to neighbourhoods, it was a fantastic evening. And all despite a very important ball game going down at the same time!
We have not only one, but two new businesses starting in Sedgewick this month. Lois Odegard has
moved her home-based massage business from outside Lougheed to town. She's located within the TNT Instrumentations building on Spruce Drive. And Naga, wife of our beloved IDA pharmacist Hari, is starting her own business adventure with “Nails by Naga” located in the back of the pharmacy. Congratulations to both and welcome to Sedgewick!
The Flagstaff Players are kicking off another play. It's all starting with auditions this week. The play will be Gramercy Ghost by John Holm. It's calling for six male and six female cast members.
If you ever thought about joining, this is your chance. Performances are scheduled for March 2026. Become part of the crew on-stage or backstage!
The Lougheed Library is inviting you to join their new club “The Creative Crafters.”
This club serves as a welcoming space for both beginners and seasoned crafters to learn, share techniques, and inspire each other through vari-
ous projects.
The club will meet weekly at the Lougheed Public Library on Wednesdays.
Beyond honing skills, the club is an opportunity to make new friends, relax, and unwind, creating a supportive environment, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.
If you are wishing to learn to knit or crochet, we have people who would love to teach you.
Ambrose Kroetsch Club Reporter
The Wavy Lake 4-H Club had their start to the 4-H season with weigh-in day Oct. 26 at Bryan and Lee-Ann Zimmer’s farm along with a potluck and meeting after weighing in all of the steers.
The Beef 4-H projects are the longest ones with us feeding the steers for around 200 days.
Our club has two show steers and seven carcass animals. All of the steers got immunized with two shots and poured on
Our steers varied in weights from 620 all the way to 820 pounds.
All of the steers look very nice and will do good on the two different achievement days in May and June 2026, when they should end up around 1,200-1,300 lbs of great-tasting beef.
The Wavy Lake 4-H Club will help run the Remembrance Day service in Strome at the Sodbuster’s Museum by laying a wreath and reading a poem on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Come join!
The Lougheed C.J. Kinross VC Legion is hosting an online auction currently. If you like to support it, please connect with Jayne Odegard. The 2025 Poppy Campaign has officially started. Poppies are available at many local businesses.
Please find all the details about upcoming Remembrance Day Services for communities in Flagstaff County elsewhere in this paper.
And if you're driving through Killam this week, please note the new town sign located at the highway intersection. It's a beautiful statement piece! The Killam Recreation Center also received new signage thanks to a sponsorship from Poplar Grove Farms. New roof, new sign, same great hockey smell. And remember, if you have any news to share, reach out at sedgewicknews@gmail.com
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Esther Christine Johannesson 1927-2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of our mother, Esther Chris-
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
tine Johannesson, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton on October 31, 2025. Predeceased by her husband Leifur and son Dennis, Esther leaves behind two daughters: Jeannette and Becky, and five sons: Randy, Glen, Carey, Aaron and Tim.
Born and raised near Quill Lakes, SK, Esther was the last survivor of a large family including her parents Jacob and Mary, five brothers and five sisters.
Through her many
The Killam Jr. B Wheat Kings couldn’t get a break on Saturday at home when the Lloydminster Bandits came to Killam Arena for a rematch from last Sunday’s game in Lloyd.
Drew Petiot put the Wheat Kings on the board with the first goal of the night, from Brady Parchoma and Sawyer Fee, then Dylan Kruchten scored to put the Wheaties up by two, from Aidan Borgel and Keegan McArthur.
The Bandits tied it up late in the period with two goals, one a powerplay, to head into the second period tied 2-2.
Despite slamming 33 shots at the Bandit goal over the night, the Wheat Kings couldn’t get anything to stick, while the Bandits scored four goals in the period to head into the third with a 6-2 lead.
That would become the final, as the two teams fought hard to keep the other from getting any scoring advantages, and no goals scored in the third.
Things got rough on the ice early in the
OBITUARIES
challenges in life, raising eight children, Esther maintained a positive and caring attitude, providing love and support to each of her children and her multitude of grandchildren. As the best “Grandma,” she always had a cookie or cinnamon bun at hand for her 20 grandkids, 45 greatgrandkids, four greatgreat-grandkids and adults alike. Her greatest pleasures were going to Bingo and cooking for others.
Bandits snag win from Killam
third, resulting in a game misconduct on both sides. As the period and game came to a close, a Bandit player had an unanswered game misconduct and roughing penalty.
The Wheat Kings had 33 shots on goal, while Ethan Edwards, in net for Killam, stopped 49 of 55 shots from Lloydminster.
As the season takes hold, the Vermilion Tigers are the early leaders, with 11 wins in 13 games, followed by the Wainwright Bisons and Lloydminster Bandits tied for second place with 18 points overall. Cold Lake Ice are in fourth place with 12 points, then St. Paul and Killam are tied for fifth, with the Vegreville Rangers, still looking for their first win of the season, coming in seventh place.
This Friday, Nov. 7, the Wheat Kings will host Vegreville, then on Saturday the team will travel to St. Paul to take on the Canadiens. Monday, the team will travel to Wainwright to play the Bisons.
The boys will be back home Saturday, Nov. 15 where they will once again host the Lloydminster Bandits, hoping for a different outcome.
Esther Christine (Reimer) Johannesson
In mid-life, Esther leveraged her skills preparing meals for a large family (along with frequent friends) and embarked on a career of professional cooking, learning the technical skills of nutrition and food safety as the head cook at the Hardisty Hospital.
Her philosophy was that nutritious and tasty food was a basis for quick recovery in hospital; she frequently had to hide cookies she had baked from staff to make sure
they were available for patients. And patients frequently chose the Hardisty Hospital based upon the quality of food prepared by Esther.
Esther spent her last days being well cared for by the nurses and doctors at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, surrounded by her family and watching her favorite team, the Blue Jays, advance in the finals of the World Series.
Esther will be deeply missed. Please take a moment to reflect on your fond memories of her.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Esther in the Community Hall in Hardisty at 2 p.m. on November 8, 2025. Memorial donations may be made to a Charity of the Donor’s choice.
Arrangements by Fee and Sons Funeral Home and Crematorium Killam
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Faith: The importance of attending church
The Importance of Going to Church: Wisdom from the Early Church Fathers
In every age, Christians have asked the same question: “Why should I go to church? Can’t I pray at home and still love God?” It’s true that God hears our prayers wherever we are. Yet from the
very beginning of Christianity, the saints and the early Fathers of the Church reminded us that our faith is not meant to be lived alone. We are called to gather, to worship, to receive the Eucharist, and to be united as one body in Christ. Going to church is not simply a weekly obliga-
tion; it is a sacred encounter. It is where heaven touches earth, where we receive strength for the journey, and where we meet Christ in Word and Sacrament.
Rev. Danial DSouza RC family of Daysland, Heisler & Killam
Sedgewick Business Association bringing community together
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Just about a year ago, Sedgewick businesswoman Katie Freadrich started thinking about how when she grew up in Sedgewick, there were lots of family activities throughout the year.
She says, “There wasn’t anything like that when my children were small. So she set out to change that.”
She reached out to a few of her fellow business owners, and soon the idea for a new Sedgewick Business Association was born.
Freadrich, along with Loni Bergum, Christie Rose, and Tara Hardon, now form the Sedgewick Business Association executive. They reached out to other local businesses late last year, and presently have 31 paid members. “Plus we’ve already had interest from new members for the coming year.”
The first event the fledgling group held was a family Valentine’s Dance.
“Honestly, we didn’t know what to expect. We hoped for the best, but I think really I thought we might get 10 people out.”
That definitely wasn’t the case, as people of all ages, from little kids to couples without kids, came out to enjoy a wonderful evening.
That was a real confidence booster for the group. Just about a month later, an Easter Egg Hunt event was planned.
That, too, was a success with families and individuals searching for six different eggs using QR codes and hints, with
the winners identifying where they found the hidden eggs.
All May and June the new association gathered volunteers from member businesses and hosted Dinner at the Diamonds, an outdoor barbecue held weekly every Wednesday, with affordable family dinners. The very first night had 100 people show up, exceeding their expectations again.
Over the next eight weeks, the numbers varied; sometimes they hit up to 130, or as low as 51, but mostly hovered around that 100 mark.
On July 1, the group sponsored free Canada Day face painting and hair tinsel at Sedgewick’s Canada Day.
They sponsored a Best Yard contest in Sedgewick through the summer, with people encouraged to nominate and vote for their favourites.
That was followed by a Toy and Turkey Bingo that exceeded expectations with a big turnout.
One of their most popular family events was the Trick or Treat Night, which started even before the Association, and celebrated its third anniversary with 180 kids going through this past Friday.
Coming up soon are a colouring contest, Santa Daze at Christmas, and a Christmas lights contest.
Freadrich said, “We are always overwhelmed by the support we receive from the Sedgewick community.”
Right from the get-go, 100 people attended the Valentine’s Dance, blowing their expectations out of the water.
Freadrich says the group charges businesses $100 per year for memberships, which helps finance all the events and keep them affordable for families.
No one is paid anything, it’s all volunteer labour, and in fact they have a five-year plan to eventually have an outdoor event space, perhaps a gazebo, with no lock and key. Somewhere everyone could use.
The founders say that Sedgewick CAO Sean Mascaluk has been very supportive, as has the fire department.
The four say that they are always open to new ideas, and to positive and constructive feedback about any of their events. They also meet after events to discuss what was successful, what wasn’t, and what they could do next time.
The four of them, Freadrich, Bergum, Rose, and Hardon, are pretty proud of what the group has accomplished so far, and are absolutely blown away by the support they’ve received from the business community and from the residents of Sedgewick.
“It’s so important, we think, to offer
The Sedgewick Business Association is less than a year old, but has hosted some very successful family events in Sedgewick over the past year. The founding members and executive committee are, from left: Loni Bergum, Katie Freadrich, Tara Hardon, and Christie Rose.
opportunities for fun that are affordable. We think these kinds of events really foster a sense of community, and connects residents of all ages.”
Freadrich says, “The main driver of what we’re doing is family and community.”
There’s also a tourism aspect, they discovered during Canada Day when campers came down to the celebration and raved over all there was to do.
“We’ve also seen new people attending our events, from other communities.”
There’s always a possibility and hope, too, that having such great support from residents and between businesses might draw new businesses to the town.
The group say that having things for families to do together in the community might keep families in the community, and help bring them, too.
They are so grateful that everything they’ve tried so far has been successful. “If anything, it’s taught us that we need to start believing in ourselves more.”
Luckily the four friends work really well together, each bringing a different strength to the table.
The real winner has been the community of Sedgewick, who appear to be enjoying having these family events at every major holiday.
No end in sight to rotating Canada Post strike
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
As of Monday, Nov. 3, CUPW continues with rotating strike action, hitting a few communities from anywhere across the country a day.
The Union says that its negotiators met with Canada Post on Thursday, Oct. 30, and returned to the bargaining table on Monday.
CUPW says, “With the support of federal mediators, CUPW negotiators are looking to find ways to overcome the disagreements between the parties and advance negotiations.
“Our goal remains to secure ratifiable collective agreements at the bargaining
Last Thursday’s meeting was the first between CUPW and Canada Post since Oct. 3.
On Tuesday, CUPW participated in Standing Committee Hearings on Government Operations and Estimates into the situation at Canada Post.
The union says, “During our presentation, we explained how Minister Lightbound’s announcement of sweeping changes to Canada Post last month will gut the public post office, eliminate thousands of good, unionized jobs, and cause real hardship in communities across the country, and highlighted how none of these things need to happen to return the Corporation to sustainabil-
ity.”
Canada Post released its guiding principles “for its transformation” in the middle of October, saying Minister Joël 0. has given the corporation 45 days to outli112ne its plan to implement the series of measures the government presented on Sept. 25.
“We are currently working on the plan and will be using guiding principles to represent our commitments to Canadians, customers and employees.”
“•Prioritize service: We will provide reliable and affordable delivery for all Canadians while protecting access to vital postal services in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
“•Proceed thoughtfully: While
there’s a need to move with urgency, we will proceed thoughtfully to get it right and minimize how the changes affect Canadians.
“•Treat employees with respect: We will continue to be fair and respectful to our employees and prioritize their safety as we implement changes.
“•Keep Canadians informed: We will provide regular updates on our transformation to Canadians, customers, employees and other stakeholders and give them as much notice as possible of any changes affecting them.
“•Be flexible: We will adjust our approach based on the revolving needs of Canadians.”
Sedgewick’s Trick or Treat Night at the Community Hall had 180 kids go through, with businesses handing out candy and treats.
Heisler Royal Purple hosts elegant tea for a worthy cause
The Heisler Royal Purple hosted a High Tea on Sunday, Oct. 19, bringing together 33 ladies from the community for an afternoon of elegance, laughter, and giving.
The event was part of a national initiative, with Royal Purple Lodges across Canada taking part to support Brain Injury Awareness.
Guests were treated to an exquisite menu featuring freshly baked scones, savoury bites, and sweet treats, all served with tea.
Beautifully set tables and warm hospitality cre-
ated an atmosphere of classic charm and camaraderie.
Adding to the fun, guests enjoyed a hilarious skit on “Etiquette for Women of the Fifties,” which had everyone laughing while reminiscing about the bygone days.
The event was described as “outstanding and classy,” reflecting the Royal Purple’s dedication to community spirit and charitable causes.
In addition to the High Tea, the Heisler Royal Purple also participated
in “Purple Thursday,” an awareness campaign highlighting domestic violence prevention.
Members assembled and delivered Care Bags to the Women’s Shelter in Camrose, offering comfort and support to those in need.
The day was a wonderful success, showcasing the Heisler Royal Purple’s ongoing commitment to making a difference - one thoughtful gesture, and one cup of tea, at a time.
~Submitted
Heisler’s Royal Purple hosted a High Tea on Sunday, Oct. 19, as part of a nationwide initiative to support brain injury awareness. Hand made delicacies, shown above, were served on fancy platters with china tea cups and tea pots.
Heisler service organizations honoured for years of community dedication
The Heisler Royal Purple Lodge #115, established in 1949, and the Heisler Elks #305, established in 1947, have come together to make a lasting
contribution to the community they’ve proudly served for decades.
In recognition of their many years of service and dedication, the two
organizations have donated a beautifully crafted bench and a commemorative sign.
Both are now proudly displayed in front of the
Golden Prairie 4-H votes in leaders for club projects
Sasha Weiss Club Reporter
On Oct. 8, the Golden Prairie 4-H Club held its second official meeting for the 2025-26 4-H year. The pledge was led by Sasha Weiss and Julia Vincett. All members who were there answered the roll call, “What is the best Thanksgiving food?”
There was no correspondence. Simone, our secretary, read the minutes from our last meeting which was on Sept. 10. Our new treasurer Julia went over prices for events our club will be hosting within the club and Districts.
Sasha reported that she wrote her report from the September meeting and sent it to The Community Press. There has not been a district meeting for the new year so there was no report. The District AGM was Oct. 15 in Lougheed.
Old Business: Wells and Joelle reported on the Daysland Palace Theater
movie Elio that they volunteered at. We were still looking for people to help out with Community Spirit Day on Oct. 27 in Forestburg.
New Business: Handed out our calendar and Schedule for this 4-H year, discussed our club fun days, talked about fundraising ideas like the battery drive and tire recycling, regional events coming up, including junior and intermediate winter camps at Halkirk Circle Square Ranch.
We also voted in the leaders for the following projects our club has: Foods - Stacey Green; Small Engines, Woodworking, and TractorsNathan Eshpheter; Busking, Photography - Caroline Boddy; HorseAlison Eshpeter; Crocheting - Laura Zwack.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Heisler Rec Centre.
Heisler Community Hall. The new additions stand as a tribute to the countless hours of volunteer work, fundraising, and community support
provided by members of the Royal Purple and Elks over the years.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to stop by the Heisler Community
Hall to view the new bench and sign – symbols of the organizations’ enduring commitment to the spirit of community service in Heisler.
Alliance Legion Remembrance Day Service
Alliance Community Hall November 11 at 11am
PLEASE BE SEATED BY 10:30 a.m. There will be a piper performing at the service and a potluck lunch to follow.
Any contributions to potluck would be welcome, everyone invited.
New council sworn in at Flagstaff County
first time in
Adama Canada opens grants
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Since launching in 2023, Stomping Grounds has contributed $240,000
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decades, the entire Flagstaff County council turned over after last month’s municipal election. Last Thursday, council met for the first time and the new councillors were sworn in, and chose the Reeve and Deputy Reeve.
From left: Councillor Lori Lindseth, Councillor Alexis Ponto, Reeve Murray Hampshire, Councillor Amy Jackson, and Deputy Reeve Leslie Heck.
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Abundance of wildlife near Hardisty drawing hunters
Well hello, folks. It is Monday night and it is sure nippy out tonight. Fall has arrived, the leaves are falling off the trees and the hunters are cruising all over the countryside looking for game to fill their tags.
Hunters keep stopping in requesting permission to hunt. They inform us that they have seen moose, elk, deer, and eagerly tell us how many tags they have and hope to fill. I do not mind the hunters because the wildlife can easily get out of hand and ruin hay, silage, and crops etc.
Hunters can curtail that to some degree and I hope they are great shots! Personally, I love animal skins. Cow hides make
fabulous big carpets and a good sized coyote is so cozy on a cold leather couch. Beaver skins are also good to warm your butt on those wooden kitchen chairs. You don’t want to sit on a beaver hide with a short nightie because the hide will really irritate your wee hind end, but they are so warm if you are fully clothed.
Not every woman is keen on having dead furs on their furniture but I happen to love it. I just don’t enjoy when a head of an animal has eyeballs set in the eyes sockets. It seems a bit creepy as the eyes follow you around. Have you experienced that?
One of our lovely mother cats has disappeared so I am afraid she was lunch for one of the many coyotes around here. I know that is how
nature works but darn it you get used to those friendly furry creatures and you hope they did not suffer.
We were very excited that our library greeted 40 Halloweeners. That is the most we have ever had. The costumes were so very artistic, imaginative, and rather impressive. We thank all of you for visiting us and also thanks to the parents who came along.
Oh by the way, after the librarian and I locked up on Halloween night we took a chance to visit one of the ladies that makes real yummy popcorn balls. Did she have any left? Yesiree! A huge thank you to Deb D. You were an angel to give us big kids that lovely popcorn treat. We were in heaven.
I spoke with Shelly B. and asked how the arena
Battle River School Division is accepting contracts for CARETAKING SERVICES at Round Hill School, located in Round Hill, AB.
The successful contractor will be responsible for the daily maintenance of school building contents and equipment, which are to be kept in a neat and sanitary condition, and be capable of addressing minor maintenance issues. Caretakers are responsible to keep all entryways and sidewalks clear of snow and ice in the winter months and will be required to complete a major ‘summer clean’ each year according to BRSD guidelines.
Caretakers may also be asked to respond to security alarm calls and to open/close the school building for extra-curricular or other community events. The schedule of regular, yearly, and special duties is available upon request. Round Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 100 students in grades 1-9. Contract compensation is based on student count and school area.
Start date for this contract is December 8, 2025.
Previous experience is an asset, please provide a detailed description of your experience in your application. Please include two to three references.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
• A current WCB account number
• Insurance (minimum $5 million liability)
• WHMIS certificate
• Valid Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector (to be completed and provided by contractor and all employees prior to commencing work)
For more information, please contact Jennifer Hauck, Custodial & Grounds Coordinator, at 780-672-6131 ext. 5258 or via email at jhauck@brsd.ab.ca.
Submission deadline is November 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM
Applications are to be submitted to:
Jennifer Hauck – Facilities 4724-41 Street
Camrose, AB T4V 0Z6 Or via email to: jhauck@brsd.ab.ca
We thank all who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
project was coming along? They were working on a large project that
included replacing the “Chiller.”
Many local volunteers
assisted the main workers that included
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Employment Type: Part-time, 21 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours as program needs evolve.
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The Community Wellness Facilitator will play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of residents in Flagstaff County through a collaborative partnership between FIRST, Flagstaff Family and Community Services (FFCS), and Bridges. This position focuses on providing accessible, strengths-based, and trauma-informed support to individuals and families while bridging them to appropriate services, resources, and programs. The facilitator will also coordinate and enhance community-based initiatives that reduce barriers, strengthen social connections, and promote overall wellness.
Qualifications
•Post-secondary education in social work, human services, counselling, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
•Experience working with individuals and families in a community-based, clientcentered role.
•Knowledge of rural community dynamics, service systems, and challenges related to social isolation, transportation, and access to care.
•Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple organizations.
•Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Submit applications via email to: Stacey McLennan, Executive Director, Flagstaff Family & Community Services: director@flagstafffcs.ca
Application deadline: November 14, 2025
Location: Lougheed, Alberta - Job Type: Full-Time - Start Date: To be determined
Voltage Electric Ltd. is a fast-growing electrical and technology solutions company serving rural Alberta. We specialize in electrical, networking, security systems, fiber optics and trenching. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, we’re looking for a certified Journeyman Electrician to join our team.
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Alliance Maze wraps up successful run
With the World Series now behind us, many in the area are shifting their focus from baseball to the slopes.
The change in seasons was especially noticeable on Sunday when the Valley Ski Club hosted its annual general meeting, a sure sign that winter fun isn’t far away.
The gathering drew a steady crowd. Along with the meeting itself, attendees could purchase season passes, take part in the ski swap, and register for programs, including the Nancy Greene Ski League.
For many, the swap is a highlight of the day; a chance to pass along outgrown gear, find a bargain pair of skis, or swap stories about seasons past. Now, with plans made and some memberships renewed, all that’s left is to wait for the snow to fall.
Alliance was well represented at the Women’s Institute Conference in Camrose over the weekend, where Odette Dionne, Sandra Brinklow, and Diane Dammann attended on behalf of the local Argyle branch.
It was Sandra’s first time attending the provincial gathering. She had a chance to meet members from across Alberta, exchange ideas, and learn from many wonderful women.
The trio had reason to celebrate, placing third in a Handicraft competition. Odette is already planning ahead for the future with the WI; she’ll begin training in 2026 to become the Handicraft Coordinator.
Alliance Maze Daze wrapped up after another successful run, drawing roughly 300 visitors over its course. Many kids arrived in costume, and a few even walked away with prizes for their creative outfits. Congratulations to Russell Shepard, Beckett Boyd, and Elsie Forster. Also, kudos to Dani Ganshirt, Lori Fess, and Leslie Ganshirt, who took home prizes for Best House Displays!
There’s another new
face around town! Keith Martin recently moved to the area from Medicine Hat. Originally from Nova Scotia, Keith works with Parks Canada and chose Alliance as a central home base between his work locations. He’s eager to explore once his knees fully recover from surgery, and as soon as he’s cleared to run again, he’ll be out and about.
This fall marked the first round of line dancing classes in Alliance; it was a hit. What began as a small idea quickly grew into lively evenings filled with music, smiles, and plenty of learning on the dance floor.
For many, it was a chance to try something new; to step out, meet neighbours, and share a few laughs along the way. Even the occasional missed step only added to the fun.
With such positive feedback, there’s hope this will be the first of many classes to come. Plans are already being discussed to offer
more sessions in the future, and a few regulars have even volunteered to help spread the word when the next round begins; most likely in the new year.
Remembrance Day is around the corner, and for Alliance, it will be at the community hall on Nov.11. Roger Spady will be leading the service. Attendees will hear a piper, lay wreaths, and are encouraged to stay for the potluck afterwards.
And nature has been busy - the moose are back in the area. Over the last week, several residents have reported sightings of moose making their way
through local fields, wandering along gravel roads, and even appearing near country yards and fencelines. One was seen grazing near a harvested field, while a pair were spotted strolling across a township road early one morning.
There’s something almost magical about seeing one of these quiet giants moving through the fog at dawn or silhouetted against a fiery prairie sunset.
They seem both awkward and graceful, powerful yet peaceful; a true emblem of the northern wilderness that defines our part of the province.
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Town of Viking Viking Carena Operator
Working under the direction of the Lead Operator, the Arena Operator is responsible for the daily operation of the Carena while on duty. This position reports to the lead operator.
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• High degree of personal initiative and ability to work on their own, position is casual/part time.
• Able to work a day, evening, or weekend shift.
• Flood the ice with the Zamboni.
• Perform janitorial duties including operating floor scrubber, cleaning showers, bathrooms, dressing rooms, plant room, lobby, spectator’s bleachers, walking track, outside parking lot areas.
• Ensure cleanliness of rental spaces (Meeting rooms etc.) prior to and following rental period.
• Ice Maintenance as directed by Lead Operator.
• Always wear proper P.P.E. and follow safety protocol.
• Ensure safety and security of the facility by following all safe work procedures and report all incidents to immediate supervisor as well as completing required report forms as needed.
• Assist with special events – set up and cleanup of tables/chairs and other related equipment for facility user group activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to all users of the Viking Carena Complex while ensuring they follow the rules and regulations of the facility.
• Respond to emergencies, including evacuation alarms, medical emergencies and other safety issues.
• Skate sharpening.
• Ensuring all required paperwork (daily timesheets etc.) are completed properly.
• Help the kitchen staff during busy times – time permitting if other duties are completed.
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Minor Hockey Report: Chanasyk and Leslie hat-tricks
Kerry Anderson
These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries). Email me at newsroom.cp@gmail.com if your team is not getting covered with your player name, team, and website for stats.
Hughenden U11 Female Jets (5-0-0) went to Vegreville on Sunday and beat the home team 10-0 led by Rhett Jones (4g 1a) and Blakely Amundson’s 4-goal games. Other scorers were: Bexley Prokopetz (2g 1s), and Kylie Currier (1a). Paicee Jones stopped all 12 shots for the shutout.
Battle River U11 Female Knights (0-41) dropped a 5-0 game on Sunday at Vermilion.
Hughenden U13 Female Jets (1-3-0) lost an 8-1 game at home against Wainwright on Saturday with Gracie Prokopetz breaking up the shutout bid with only 1:37 remaining. Assist went to Ara Kim.
Hughenden U15 Female Jets (1-3-1) tied Lloydminster on the road on Saturday 1-1 but no scoring was recorded. Jets goalie Taylah Zentner made 17 saves. On Sunday at Hughenden, Jets dropped a 5-3 game against St. Paul. Scoring were: Sara Jane Ruzicka, Lilly Upshall and Holly Motley. Vanessa Ottenbreit assisted on all three goals.
Battle River U18 Female Knights (2-10) dropped a 5-0 home game on Sunday against Lakeland at Killam Arena.
Battle River U11 boys (3-2-0) dropped a 5-3 game at Sedgewick on Sunday against New Sarepta with Wyatt Jackson, Zayne Paluck and Brandon Brodie scoring.
Thunderstars U11 (2-3-1) tied Camrose 8-8 on the road Saturday with Samuel Manning (3g 1a) picking up a hat trick. Other scorers were: Jace Wolbeck (2g), Lincoln Miller (1g), Brody Wolbeck (1g), and Hanna Yuha (1g). No assists were awarded. Maverick Hayes got the tie in goal.
On Sunday at Daysland, TS dropped a 7-5 game against Ponoka. Scoring for Thunderstars were: Jace Wolbeck (2g 1a), Lincoln Miller (2g), Samuel Manning (1g), and Everett Ponto (1a).
Hughenden U11 Jets (2-3-1) tied Pembina 6-6 on the road on Saturday led by Bo Anhorn’s hat trick. Other scorers were: Isaac Vuylsteke (2g), and David Foster. Assists went to: Carter Dewald, Wynter Holte, and Jonathan Stankievech. Vaughn Larson was in goal for Jets.
On Sunday at home, Jets downed Wainwright 5-4 led by Bo Anhorn’s 5point game (2g 3a). Other scorers were: Jonathan Stankievech (2g 1a), Carter Dewald (1g 1a), David Foster (1a), Jayden Stankievech (1a), and Kaleb Fisher (1a). Vaughn Larson got the win between the pipes.
Battle River U11T5R (1-5-0) dropped
Battle River 4-H Beef Club report
Lane Jackson Club Reporter
We held our organizational meeting on Oct. 5.
We have 15 members and 1 Cleaver. Our new Leaders are Colton and Amy Jackson.
Our projects include Market Beef, Heifer, Cow/Calf, Carcass, and Cleaver.
Our Club Learning Day was held on Oct. 28. Justin and Karla Randall showed us all about the tips and tricks of picking out our steer project.
Our leader brought four steers to the Ag grounds in Lougheed, where we were shown what to look for when we choose our calf.
They also talked about how to start our calf out on feed and how and when to increase the ration over the year.
After, we headed to the Lougheed Seniors Centre for supper and our monthly meeting.
Our next club event was our WeighIn on Nov. 2, at Barnes Farmco.
I am excited to see everyone's projects.
an 8-7 game on Saturday at Big Valley with both Leander Chanasyk and Axel Leslie collecting hat tricks. Other scorers were: Troy Cameron (1g), Henry Yijae Seol (1a), and Jesse Williams (1a). On Sunday the team travelled to Camrose and skated away with an 8-5 victory led by Leander Chanasyk’s 4-goal game. Other scorers were: Axel Leslie (2g 1a), Aryn Andersen (2g), and Henry Yijae Seol (1a).
Battle River U13 (3-1-2) downed Lacombe 10-6 on Saturday at Sedgewick Rec led by Carter Anderson’s (4g 1a) 5point game. Other scorers were: Kale Dickson (2g), Bentley Clark (2g), Liam Vanderkooi (1g), Casey Moore (1g), Brady Wesley (1a), Grady Bergseth (1a), William Brodie (1a), and Barrett Lewis (1a). Lane Jackson got the win in goal.
On Sunday at Blindman Valley, BR won a 9-1 road game led by Carter Anderson’s (4g 2) 6-point game. Other scorers were: Bentley Clark (2g), Benjamin Backen (1g 1a), Kale Dickson (1g), William Brodie (1a), Liam Vanderkoii (1a), Braiden Kueber (1a), and Barrett Lewis (1a). Hudson Cox got the win in goal saving 24 shots and having a .960 save percentage game.
Thunderstars U13 (5-1-0) dropped a 50 game at Oyen on Saturday. On Sunday, TS travelled to Coronation and beat the home team 9-7 led by Clyde Cassidy’s (3g 1a) hat trick. Other scorers were: Landon Miller (2g 1a), Ty Wiltse (2g), Nelson Bendfeld (1g), Cole Urkow (1g), Jase Bendfeld (1a), and River Bourdeau (1a). Cohen McKay got the win in goal.
Hughenden U13 Jets (3-2-0) won a
road game in Smoky Lake on Saturday 74 led by Jacob Redekop’s hat trick. Also scoring were: Javier Gonzalez Hope, Gauge Hunter, Dallas Holte, and Laine Ference. Assists went to: Reuben Congdon (3a), and Ryan Carson. Emerson Holte and Hudson Hunter share the win in goal.
Battle River U15 (3-2-0) beat New Sarepta 8-1 on the road on Saturday led by Logan Vanderkooi’s (2g 3a) 5-point game. Kyzer Hebert also got a hat trick. Other scorers were: Luke Freadrich (2g 1a), Jacob Kinzer (3a), Hudson Sparrow (1g 1a), Braden Swainson (1a), Kaelen Hakes (1a), and Kale Cherowka (1a). Meteo Pickles got the win in goal stopping 22 for a .957 save percentage game. On Sunday BR dropped a 16-1 game against Kneehill at Sedgewick. Luke Freadrich scored the only goal.
Battle River U18 (2-3-0) dropped a 7-1 game against Red Deer on Saturday at Killam Arena. Caleb Urquhart scored Continued on Page 23 the only BR goal.
Battle River U183W0 (4-2-0) lost a 7-2 game on Saturday against New Sarepta, then Sunday lost 4-2 against Red Deer. Scoring over the weekend were: Jaxon Clark (2g 2a), Rowen Patten (1g), Alexander Morken (2a), and Griffin Thomson (1g).
Hughenden U18 Jets (4-1-0) dropped their first game of the year 5-2 on Sunday against Drayton Valley at Hughenden. Scoring for Jets were Memphis Bourque and Dane Dallyn. Assists went to: Jett Keller, Logan Murray and Colten Poissant.
Flyers home opener brings back Future Flyers program
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Forestburg Flyers played their first home game of the ECSHL 2025-26 season on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Forestburg, where they hosted the Wainwright Bisons.
Featured right off the bat were the Future Flyers, with one minor hockey player in the lineup for the singing of O’ Canada.
Wainwright took an early lead with the only goal in the first period.
In the second period, Wainwright scored four more, one a short-handed goal, to take a 5-0 lead heading into the final period of play.
The Rustlers scored two more goals, one on a power play, for a 7-0 score before Flyers Lukas Strauss scored one, from Braydan Davis and Ben Roth to make it 7-1.
Tyler Krys scored late in the third for a 7-2 final, from Roth and Riley Park.
The Game ended with a scuffle between the two teams, with one player on
each earning a Game Misconduct penalty for fighting.
Elsewhere in the league the Sedgewick Sabres played in Castor against the Coronation Royals, coming away with a 5-2 win.
Game stats weren’t available at press time, but the Sabres scored three unanswered goals in the first period, then another two in the second, before Coronation got on the scoreboard with two, for a 5-2 final.
The Hughenden Jets were in Irma to take on the Aces, where the two teams battled for a 5-3 final in favour of Irma.
The Jets opened the scoring with a goal from Jesse Damberger, from Brennan Anholt and Blayd Anholt to take an early 10 lead.
In the second period, Irma tied it up with a goal from Reid MacKay, from Taylor Schubada and Zach Mackay, then Reid Mackay scored the go-ahead goal, from Schubada, to make it 2-1.
Hughenden tied it up on a power play goal by Braden Crone, from Jackson Pasz-
tor and Tanner Dion to make it 2-2.
Irma pulled ahead with a goal from Lincoln Glover, from Tyler Fischer, to make it 3-2, but Hughenden scored in the last seconds of the game, from Pasztor, assisted by Zach Mills, to tie it 3-3 heading into the final period of play.
Irma scored one, from Fischer, assisted by Paden Jonescu and Hayden Brandt to make it 4-3, then the Aces cinched the win with a goal from Tristan Hofer, assisted by Mike Shirley and Fischer, for a 5-3 final.
The Stettler Imperials are presently on top, with three games played and two wins and an OT loss for five points.
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Lougheed’s Gateway Refrigeration and Bromby Welding, etc. Thank your fellow businesses and the faithful volunteers so that your kids are going to be able to skate at Hardisty Gibson Arena this winter. This is a really big deal that funding, equipment, appropriate companies, workers, and volunteers managed this huge feat. Please express your gratitude to these dedicated hard workers and business’s.
I spoke to Carol MacRae, who is on the Alliance Valley Ski Hill board.
She mentioned that the Ski Hill is offering a new learn to ski program this season. It is called “Learn To Turn.”
The package includes four lessons, lift passes, and rentals at a very reasonable rate as well as a discount on your season pass for the following season, if you chose to continue skiing. Wow, what a deal.
The lessons are designed for skiers eight years old and up.
Watch for more details in an upcoming Community Press and Social Media. We
Irma, Sedgewick, Wainwright, and Provost are in a four-way tie for second place. The Hughenden Jest are in sixth, tied with the Oyen Eagles at two points each. Coronation, Delburne, and Forestburg have only played two games each, and presently have no wins.
This weekend will see the Flyers back at home, this time against the Delburne Outlaws on Saturday, Nov. 7, with everyone else on the road. The Sabres will be in Stettler to challenge the Imperials on Saturday. The Jets will travel to Provost on Friday, and the Aces will be heading to Oyen.
are so fortunate to have such a great facility in our community. It provides a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy an outdoor winter sport and in a reasonable driving distance. Come on down!
On Sunday, St. Paul’s United Church held the funeral services for one of our parishioners, Christina Louisa Lambert (nee Yuskiw.) She passed away on Oct. 12, 2025.
Lay Minister, Sherrie Hughes, officiated over the funeral and Christina’s exhusband, Mr. Lambert, gave a heartfelt summary of her life accomplishments. We thank Gail Kobitzsch for providing the organ music.
After the service, refreshments were served at the Seniors Centre and family friends were able to offer support. Rest in peace dear Chris.
Remembrance Day Service: Will be held at the Elk’s Hall on Nov. 11 at 10:30 am. Coffee will be served afterwards. You are welcome to bring some cookies or squares to share if you wish.... “In Flanders fields the poppies grow... “We are free because of thee.”
Have a good week, folks, and please contact me with your news.
ETHAN NEUFELD PHOTO
The Flyers faced off against the Wainwright Rustlers on Saturday, Nov. 1 for their home opener at the Forestburg Arena. It was a fiesty game, with the Flyers doing all of their scoring in the third period.
Hardisty Hospital Auxiliary blown away by amazing entries in pumpkin decorating contest
Hardisty’s Hospital Auxiliary held a pumpkin decorating contest where pumpkins could be painted or carved.
Painted pumpkin entries were dropped off starting Oct. 27, and carved pumpkins Oct. 30. It wasn’t long before the Auxiliary members realized they had something really special happening.
“The staff and residents of Hardisty Hospital are super excited to thank all who participated in the pumpkin decoration contest.
“We were blown away by the enthusiasm and creativity of everyone’s entries! It brought so much joy to the residents, staff, and visitors alike. Thank you all for making our Halloween so special.”
The Auxiliary hopes to make this an annual tradition after the success of this year.
The residents got to act as the judges, and had a hard time choosing a winner.
Winners are: Youth/Adult carved: Charlese Grieve; Youth/Adult painted: Jodie Djos.
Kids winners: Oliver Langton, Vera Sutter, and Sloan Drever.
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The first-ever Hardisty Hospital Auxiliary pumpkin decorating contest was a huge success, with over 50 pumpkins presented, to the delight of the residents, staff, and visitors to the Hospital.
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There were scary pumpkins, funny pumpkins, movie pumpkins and more, with the creativity through the roof with all the different painted and carved pumpkins entered in the Hardisty Hospital Auxiliary contest. The residents chose the winners, and say they had a very hard time picking just one in the painted and carved categories. There were three prizes in the kids winners.