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Tofield Lions Club makes generous donation

CarnEvil fundraises for Food Bank at Halloween

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Tofield and area community in Halloween spirit despite weather

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Tofield residents dressed in various costumes came out in groups to trick or treat, and the Fire Station was a popular spot. Seen here is the Anderson family with friends. Please see Page 11 and 12 for more images.

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Tofield Fire department pulls out all stops at Halloween

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Tofield Legion

Ryley Legion Remembrance Services

Parade to Community Hall starts at 10:30 am Service starts at 11:00 am Lunch to follow @ the Legion Assembly time 10:30 am @ the Holden Legion Parade will arrive at the Cenataph at 10:55 am.

Laying of the wreaths will commence. Ceremony will follow at the Paragon Theatre. Potluck will take place at the Legion.

School Service - Thurs., Nov. 7th @ 10:45 Cenotaph Services Nov. 11th @ 12 noon Followed by Community Hall Service Return to Legion Hall for Pot Luck Dinner. Bring your favourite dish to share!

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WE SALUTE OUR VETERANS!

Let us Remember them Always!

We will remember our brave Tofield soldiers and District who fought C OF COMMERCE for us!

Busy B! We will not forget our soldiers sacrifices!

We will not forget their sacrifice!

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To our Veterans we Thank You!

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Lest we forget On November 11th we will remember those who made sacrifices for us.

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Honour those who fought for our freedom on November 11th.

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LEST WE FORGET Tofield Mercury salutes the service, commitment, bravery, and sacrifices made by the men and women in uniform – past, present, and future. Thank you for serving and protecting our country. In observance of Remembrance Day . . .

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Lions Club makes generous donation

Tom Warawa, right, presents a cheque of $1,500 to Sue McNabb. Also seen here from left, Jesse Brown, Francis Van Engelen, and Darryl Romaniuk. LISA KUFLAY PHOTO “This amount will help tion of $1,500 to the Moush John Tofield Mercury Tofield-Ryley & Area us fill the void of the Food Bank in October to slower donation months,” The Tofield Lions Club help tide over the slower said Sue McNabb, Food made a generous dona- months.

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Festival of Trees Nov 13, 2019 1pm to 4pm @ Ryley Community Centre (5103 – 49th St) We invite all of the schools, non-profit, churches, clubs and businesses to participate in this special community event by entering a Special Display Tree. Please register by calling Tofield/Ryley/Beaver West FCSS at 780-662-7067. Admission: Food Bank Donation - Concession on site

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Loose Ends: A shot in the arm

Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

For me, winter starts when we get our annual flu shots. Getting that shot in the arm feels like

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Bank Chair. “We appreciate this from the bottom of our hearts.”

Dan Hillyer of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who is also a Tofield Lions Club member, learned about the significantly increased number of hampers that the Tofield-Ryley & Area Food Bank had been giving out since July 1, and the decreased amount of food and cash donations.

This prompted him to speak to his fellow members at the Lions Club, resulting in them making the donation, according to Dawn Arnold, President of the Tofield-Ryley & Area Food Bank.

“During the months of July and August we do not have any scheduled donations coming in,” Arnold explained. “And this year especially it was an enormous surprise to us that our July and August hamper numbers were at a record high, even higher than when the economy crashed in 2016-17, and these numbers have not dropped

putting up a solid brick wall against all the nasty bugs lurking in the shadows, waiting to infect us with their dread diseases.

My flu shot is like a nice warm, dry cave is for a hibernating bear. Sigh! I want a cave too, with a small fridge like you find in hotel rooms but all the contents are free and include Rocky Road and homemade peanut brittle; a big soaking tub and bubble baths scented with Lavender, Cherry

Blossom and Honeysuckle; and a soft, cozy bed that feels like a grandmother’s hug as she sings me a lullaby.

But since none of that is apt to happen, I’ll be content with the shot in my arm – a true tonic for what threatens to ail me.

I admit to feelings of panic when we haven’t heard by October first that the flu vaccine in available. What’s the hold up, people? Flu bugs are already making

the rounds; neighbours have flown south with the other snow geese, to places where happy hours chase away concerns about flu season.

My first flu shot was shortly after I ended up hospitalized with a collapsed lung caused by pneumonia I didn’t know I had and I was sure I was going to die. That was several years ago and I haven’t had so much as a sniffle since (runny sinuses don’t count). BFS

Lions Club donation very much in September and October.”

“We’re so happy that Dan was able to approach the Tofield Lions Club with a suggestion that they could perhaps alleviate our problem of no cash coming in for the two summer months,” Arnold said.

The executive composed a motion containing a suggestion of a $1,500 annual donation in October and sent it out to members; and the motion was passed.

“We are really fortunate, and very grateful recipients of this generous donation,” Arnold added. “The funds are being used to purchase hamper supplies and staples when we run short, which lately has been quite often.”

Arnold reiterated how appreciative they are of the community and their support.

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(before flu shots) I came close to coughing up a lung (or two) with terrible colds every spring and again in the fall. So been there, done that and never intend to do it again. I’m like an addict in need of a fix – no one better stand between me and my flu shot or there will be blood. Not mine. I still have my cane and know how to use it.

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again to the Tofield Lions Club for their donation.”

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Bloc Redneckois meeting EDITORIAL Kerry Anderson Tofield Mercury Publisher

On Saturday I attended the Wexit meeting in Edmonton, not because I am necessarily a western separatist but because I wanted to find out what all the excitement was about with this political movement which has attracted hundreds of thousands of Albertans since the Oct. 21 election.

When I first heard of the meeting, I had to do a double-take regarding the location. For a group already being nicknamed Bloc Redneckois, they decided to have the meeting at the Boot Scootin’ Boogie Hall.

The place was packed. My buddy and I arrived right on time and close to 700 people were already in the facility. We had to stand at the back

and could barely hear the first few speakers, but if you listened closely you could make out talk of Alberta unemployment, western alienation, and the slow but sure leakage of socialism into Canada.

I wasn’t impressed by the Canadian flag hung upside down by two hockey sticks at the front, or leader Peter Downing dressed in an Eskimos jersey and ball cap, drinking a beer (made in Alberta) while he talked. I think you can decide that separation is best for our province and agree that we are being pushed out of confederation without being disrespectful to Canada and the brave men and women who fought for our freedom.

We could only stay for an hour and a half, and if Wexit had a precise plan, we never heard it. Instead, Bloc Redneckois spent that time preaching to the choir.

People are ticked off because of Al-

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berta’s place in Canada. Albertans are frustrated. They want something new, something different to restore our once great economy.

Wexit wants that too, but instead of offering up a plan of just how to do that, the meeting was more about just revving up everyone’s engines, which were already running on premium Alberta oil and gas.

Although Wexit is still very young, a step-by-step plan to wade though all the incredible details involved in separation would be helpful for the more analytical and less emotional.

I like Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s approach of forcing a better deal in Canada for Albertans. I like Danielle Smith’s ideas of forcing change by Albertans becoming more like

Quebec and less dependent on the federal government; our own pensions, our own police, our own nation within a nation.

What I didn’t like from the Wexit meeting were speakers running down Conservative politicians like Andrew Scheer, Stephen Harper, and Jason Kenney.

They are not part of a conspiracy to hurt Alberta, despite not

being perfect people.

If Wexit is to continue gaining traction, they have to remove the tinfoil hats and start appealing to the average Albertan instead of the fringe element.

Hopefully upcoming meetings will be more formal and more detailed rather than being reminiscent of an extremely tame, rather Canadian, Beer Hall Putsch.

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‘CarnEvil’ hosts Food Bank fundraiser Moush John

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It was an eerie, and well thought-out ‘CarnEvil’ on Thursday, Oct. 31, as Laura Forbes, a community member got her place in town ready for the Annual Halloween event.

“I’ve been doing this for years,” said Forbes.

“For me Halloween is like Christmas; it’s an occasion when you can get to be as creative as you want. It has a wonderful scope for that, and the themes can be unlimited!”

Forbes, who has been living in the community for more than two decades, has always been

Obituary GEORGE SCHMIDT

drawn to the Halloween festivities because it indulges her creative side.

“Last year I decided since so many people visit us, why not involve the community and help out,” Forbes added.

In 2018 and this year Food Bank has been the organization of her choice.

“I know that the Food Bank is often in need of donations, and that got me thinking and I priced the entry at a nominal $2; and this year it caught on and we were able to raise more than $150 for the Tofield-Ryley & Area Food Bank,” Forbes explained.

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George was born in South Russia on July 10, 1921 and emigrated to Canada with his parents and three siblings in 1926. His family first lived near Cereal, AB then they moved to Tofield area in 1935. George completed grade 8 in a country school. In his teens, George worked for the Trents and Murrays and during the war years at the Kallal Ranch and Tofield Coal Mine.

George and Margaret Schroeder met at an early age and married in 1944 in the Tofield Mennonite Church where they worshiped for many years. In later years George and Margaret traveled wide-

Lena, Erica, and Katie; brothers John and David. He is survived by his sister Martha from Brooks.

George embraced farming life and was proud of his successes.

He was immensely proud of his family and especially of the continuing family farming operations.

George’s legacy of great pride were his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Tofield United Church with Rev. Adam Hall officiating. Interment will follow at the Tofield Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, or to the Tofield United Church.

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July 10, 1921 – Nov. 2, 2019 ly while in good health.

George will be lovingly remembered by his five children, fourteen grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren: son George (Edith) – Karen (Kendel Kelly, Ava, Hazel, and Chase), Karla (Chancey Boddez, Braxton and Annika), Kristopher (Yasmin), Kimberly (Matthew Knudsen Jacob, Ruby, and Katie); daughter Rita (David Penner - Philip (Robin – Naolin and Nadala), Luke (Shannon); daughter Donna (Leigh Noton – Emily, Eddie (Melaina) and David (Chris); son Bill (Cathy – Andrew, Curtis (Brie) – Wade and Macoy, Becky (Evan Haugen – Cohen and Lydia); son Vern (Julianne – Alex and Ben (Mary); plus other family and friends.

George was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Margaret; sisters Neta, Mary,

One of the many games at the CarnEvil on Thursday, Oct. 31. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO

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prised Forbes was how unaffected the children were about playing games, even though they had to toss in ‘dismembered parts.’

“I was quite surprised that they weren’t scared or actually refused to play some of the games as those involved tossing in a doll’s head or leg,” Forbes continued, laughing. “And they were actually sharing! First I thought they were siblings, but later I found out they were friends!”

The event had various games that were “meant to be scary.”

“I was able to involve students from the North Star Outreach School, which was fun,” Forbes added. “They volun-

teered for me and helped me set up my entire place; and they also helped me with the heavy tents and in taking down the Halloween decorations after the event.”

Forbes said she has already started planning for next year and thinks she will keep the same theme, but add more games and make it scarier.

“It’s always nice to contribute to a cause,” she added. “Years back I built the pirate ship, which is off Hwy. 833, and used that as a prop for my Halloween events, but now I have to think differently and see how I can make it more enjoyable for the kids. There’s always something, and I look forward to it each year.”

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Beaver County hears concerns about landfill incorporation Out-of-province garbage would bring in rats, say residents Patricia Harcourt Beaver County held a public information session regarding the proposed incorporation of Beaver Municipal Solutions landfill and got an earful from adjacent landowners about their concerns.

Keith McLaughlin, a public affairs consultant, gave an overview of the plan to turn BMS into Claystone Waste Ltd., a corporate entity.

Landowners heard the financial benefits to having the landfill operating northeast of Ryley, with BMS providing dividends to member municipalities and community grants to local groups.

Benefits also include low cost garbage services, which are 66 per cent lower than the provincial average, said McLaughlin. A community park is also being planned for construction starting in the spring.

But he also admitted that the landfill, which has operated for the past 30 years, was "not always done in best practices. He says that has changed. "Now they must be environmentally sound practices," he reassured those present.

Then he listed the landfill's commitments to operational improvements concerning the issues of bird control, litter control, and odour and mud control. The work is ongoing, he said, as "people's concerns are heard."

McLaughlin stated that incorporating will eliminate the need to go to the province for approval in order to share revenues with member municipalities as is now the case. As a regional service commission, BMS must ask for that approval because "it is operating outside the bounds of the (commission's) mandate," when it does that.

As a municipally controlled corporation, the company "can seek out other revenue generating sources and share profits without provincial approval," he explained.

In light of the economic downturn in the province, he gave this as an added advantage for finding more revenue for local municipalities.

"Reduced municipal funding will put financial

pressure on local municipalities," he said. As BMS "has outgrown the regional services commission model," McLaughlin said an MCC model would increase local oversight.

With that, a local landowner asked if other people were involved with the new incorporation other than BMS. The answer was that the people in both the old BMS and the new Claystone would be the same. Another questioned the need to change the name, and was told it was a way to rebrand the company.

McLaughlin also pointed out that the people now employed with BMS would still be there after the transition.

Another person asked if there would be a parent company owning and running the operation once it changed over. "The people who own it are the shareholders and members of the municipalities," was the reply. The local municipalities include Beaver County, the towns of Tofield and Viking, and the villages of Ryley and Holden.

A Ryley resident reasoned that, because Ryley is the closest community to the landfill, the people living there should have "more say."

"That's up to the member municipalities to work out," said McLaughlin. There were concerns that BMS would lose its tax exempt status, especially if an incorporated landfill reached out into other jurisdictions for business reasons.

"It would remain tax exempt for the most part," replied McLaughlin.

A woman objected to the idea of the landfill taking garbage from British Columbia as a new revenue source. "It affects us here," she said, adding that "everything is always about making money."

"It's about making money for the member municipalities," came the response, "and support local projects at the municipal level."

"At what cost to the residents," countered another, asking: "How big do you want it (the landfill) to be?"

"I have a problem with taking out of province garbage," he added, pointing to poor conditions on the adjacent highway which takes all the truck traffic from both BMS and Clean Harbors.

"The highway is not designed for the increase

in traffic," he said.

McLaughlin said the incorporation would help mitigate legal and revenue risks, giving the example that BMS is now too dependent on one source for income, garbage from the City of Edmonton, for revenues.

Claystone will be set up to promote municipal sustainability and provide economic development and benefits, he added. The business plan for the MCC is to grow dividends from the current $2 million to $3.8 million with no changes to rates or service levels for garbage services. The landfill will maintain the same employment and remain a Class 2 landfill with no hazardous waste allowed.

However, one man did not sound impressed.

"I live in Ryley and have to deal with all the negative side of (the landfills)," he said, adding, "we have no say even though it affects us the most…We're the ones who have to suffer the most in order to make the profit."

Reeve Jim Kallal then spoke, asking "for a time out," in the discussion. "Nothing has been finalized," he said. "The county is here to be the eyes and ears (for the residents)."

Kallal also agreed with a man who pointed out that "Ryley does have more benefits," than the other jurisdictions due to its proximity to Clean Harbors and BMS. McLaughlin added that he "hears loud and clear that you feel you are getting the bad end of the stick." In fairness, having more funds means more money to help with solutions. He made a commitment that the benefits will outweigh the negatives of the landfill going forward.

He also reassured them that a municipal corporation had more over site and accountability powers compared to a regional commission.

The rebranding of the name to Claystone Waste will "help end the confusion of people thinking it is a Beaver County" entity. Other advantages include more accountability, better transparency and new business ventures, which could include operating waste management sites in other provinces, as a hypothetical example.

See INCORPORATION BCC2

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Incorporation Meeting Continued from BCC1

And there will be "no layoffs."

BMS will continue to be a top 75 employer," he said.

There will be a new office built on site, and a satellite office in Edmonton for meetings. However, some at the meeting questioned the need for a satellite office.

Next steps will be formal hearings at each member council followed by each municipality voting on the incorporation.

Attending was former commission chair Ivan Hrabec, who asked if the current commission overseeing the BMS would be dissolved.

He was told that the commission would still legally exist and oversee things like pensions for employees.

Hrabec also pointed out his desire to see more transparency in the operations of the landfill. He said that new commissions were always sworn into secrecy, adding: "Not everything has to be done in-camera." The Public Advisory Committee "also won't talk," he said, ignoring his inquiries. "I haven't heard a damn thing."

To that, county commission representative Kevin Smook invited Hrabec to the once monthly BMS meetings that start at 5 p.m. at the end of the business day. "I certainly don't think they're meeting then to not have you there," he said, adding the commission only meets in-camera (now called closed session) at the end of their meeting.

Ivan Hrabec objected to bringing in trash from out of province as it would bring in rats and racoons to the landfill. He also foresaw financial and other problems for farmers if this were done.

When another man complained that the MNP report to county council on the incorporation issue was not made available "to the community, to the people affected by this," Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec explained that was because the report was not ready even for council until after the meeting. The Deputy Reeve said members of the public were welcome to the report, adding: "We are still here to hear what people have to say."

To that, the former commissioner said bringing in out of province garbage "would open up a big can of worms…Just to make more money for the residents doesn't make it the right thing to do."

Those attending also heard that

any decision to bring in garbage from anywhere in or out of province would have to be agreed upon by all the member municipalities.

"Without the approval of all the member organizations, we cannot proceed," said Juvy Ceniza, chief financial officer for BMS. "Any significant change requires a public hearing." But it has to be a unanimous vote by the representatives of all member municipalities to pass.

Kallal, who chairs the MCC Transitional Committee, said that, "Beaver County is the only one (of the members) holding the process up. Everything brought up tonight will be forwarded by the county to the MCC. "We do favour (establishing) the MCC," he said. "It is definitely the way to go…It gives more latitude for the county. So nothing can be approved without the county."

Kallal added, "There are four municipalities who want to sign (the agreement) immediately."

But the issue of out of province garbage was again brought up, with the former commissioner wanting to know the county's stance on this.

"It's one of the top things," said Reeve, being considered. But a woman retorted: "You are elected to represent us, it's not always about the money."

To that, Kallal owned that the county "relies heavily on funding," from BMS. After hearing more about the need for transparency and lack of trust from local landowners, McLaughlin said, "The board and management are willing to talk about it to track the issue…This is good feedback."

Deputy Reeve Hrabec defended Smook on transparency, stating Smook has challenged the board's need to go in-camera often. "He's asked those hard questions."

And Smook asked how best to convey information and improve transparency to the public. "How can I get that done?"

"Thanks everybody for coming," said Reeve Kallal. "Your hot buttons are our hot buttons…We do support the MCC but all of your concerns are definitely on the list.

"It makes it awkward," he said.

"We wear it, councillors see it all the time, too…So trust your council and we'll do the best we can."

There will be five separate public hearings on incorporation to be held at five separate municipal member councils, said Smook, in reply to a question about process.

Smook said an agreement between all the municipalities may be reached, but added: "It's not a slam dunk."

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Grain farmers lead the way on environment Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) urges political leaders to recognize the important contributions that our members make to reducing their impact on the environment.

“Agriculture is part of the climate change solution,” said GGC Chair Jeff Nielsen from his farm in Olds, AB. “The land is our livelihood and, as stewards of the land, we are committed to using the best practices possible to protect the environment for all Canadians."

As our members continue to lead the way, we ask that our next Prime Minister and their leadership team commit to creating conditions that ensure the sustainable success of the agricultural sector.

Among the regulations that need to be amended, GGC members ask that improvements are made to Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to ensure that they assume science-based regulations responsive to the needs of the sector. GGC also requests that an increased mandate to encourage renewable fuel content from Canadian crops be issued as a way to create market diversification opportunities – while also realizing reduced greenhouse gas

(GHG) emissions.

“We will continue to adopt more efficient methods to use less fuel and protect our valuable crops, however, our government must ensure that all regulations take into account the needs of running a modern grain farm,” said Nielsen.

The fact is that Canada’s grain farmers have adopted several methods to reduce their environmental footprint. These include a reduction in soil tillage in order to conserve moisture and the adoption of precision agriculture technology which maximizes efficiency and requires less fuel. In fact, fewer passes over farm fields has led to an annual reduction of over 170 million litres in on-farm fuel use.

4R nutrient stewardship practices also stand out as an example of an innovative technique widely used by GGC members. These practices have become the standard for proper nutrient management in Canada because of their steadfast principles to using the right fertilizer at the right rate – at the right time and in the right place.

In fact, these practices have been

so successful that Canada’s canola growers have committed to utilizing 4R nutrient stewardship practices on 90 per cent of their total acres by 2025. Manitoba’s corn growers have also funded a 4R Fertilizer Managements Survey that engages their members on the current state of fertilizer management practices on Canadian grain corn farms. Other Canadian crops show similar levels of improvement through adherence to 4R and programs to support farmer adoption are being rolled out nationwide.

“Through environmental stewardship we have been successful in boosting Canada’s bottom line while respecting the land that supports us,” added Nielsen.

“Initiatives like conservationtillage and 4R stewardship are critical elements of modern agriculture because they balance the need to grow food more efficiently with the need to reduce GHG emissions.”

The important work in reducing GHG emissions has begun and GGC members are confident that they can make an even bigger difference with a willing partner.

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Recent changes to the Municipal Government Act require that municipalities with common boundaries, and where at least one member is not part of a growth region, must adopt an IDP. The draft IDP has been developed using the existing policy areas of both municipalities’ Municipal Development Plans (MDPs), and as a result the proposed IDP will not affect existing land use zoning.

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Planning and Assessment Appeal Boards Did you know that development and subdivision decisions and property assessments can be appealed and that appeals are heard by someone other than elected officials and municipal staff? You can be a part of this important function in your community!

Beaver County, the Towns of Tofield and Viking, and the Villages of Ryley and Holden have established Joint Appeal Boards that hear appeals from decisions of the Development and/or Subdivision Authorities as well as complaints against residential or non-residential property assessments.

Vacancies have occurred on the Boards and applications are now being accepted from persons interested in sitting on both Boards. Applicants must be residents of Beaver County or the Towns or Villages within the boundaries of the County.

Appointments will be for a period of up to 3 years with a daily rate and mileage paid to attend hearings. Training will be provided.

To receive an information package and application form, please contact one of the individuals listed below:

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In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

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Traffic signage will be present with detours in place to allow crews to work safely during construction. Please take the alternate routes until construction is complete.

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.

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Coming together in Halloween Spirit

Tofield community members went trick or treating on Thursday, Oct. 31 despite the weather. MOUSH JOHN PHOTOS

At the Tofield Fire Dept., kids had a heyday as they went through the Haunted Room.

The Tofield Fire Dept. was the place to be with more treats than tricks on Halloween.

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Admission Adults - $27 12 & Under - $8 Or Purchase a Season Series Pass for $70 for 4 Shows Supper is Available After the Show for $16 For Tickets and Information Call Christine at 780-688-3812 or Susan at 780-688-2126 44/45c _____________________ Viking/Beaver FCSS, Beaver County Victim Services, Studio 14 Art Gallery, and The Friends of the Viking Library Proudly Present: Wilma Derksen Trauma, Resiliency, and the Way of Letting Go November 14 Viking Seniors Hall (5024 - 53 Ave) Option A: 1:30-3 p.m Option B: 6-7:30 p.m.

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All applications will be treated confidential. Thank you! tfnc _____________________ APIARIES OF ALBERTA are looking for Five Apiary Technicians $16-$18/hr depending on experience for full time (40+hrs/wk) employment March thru October 2020. Must have a min of 3 years (seasons) working fulltime on Canadian style commercial apiary in the minimum capacity of Apiary Assistant. Gerard 780-6624449 RR4 Tofield, AB. gsieben@mcsnet.ca TM43-50p _____________________ Part time Caregiver in the Bruce area wanted. For more information call 780632-8749 43/46c

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Alf/Brom mix, 780-4971633 LLtfnc _____________________ MEMORIAL MEMORIAL Angella Johnston November 9, 2015 Time has passed so quickly, Since you have gone away, Little did we know that morning, God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, Your love is still our guide.

And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.

But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Love You Always.

Remembered by Fred, Ken, Lorraine, Ernie, and Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.

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Remember When George Campion.

Gordon Tough.

CAMPION AND TOUGH FAMILIES: The Campion and Tough families were neighbours at Hastings Lake. During WWII, eight members would sign up: Adolph, Chris, George, and Lloyd Campion; and Alexander, Duncan, Ernest, and Gordon Tough. George Campion and Gordon Tough were best friends who served together with Loyal Edmonton Regiment. Gordon was killed in action during the Battle of Ortona in December 1943. George earned the Military Medal there, and died five months later in May 1944. The others all returned home.

YOUNG AND OLD: The Beavers and Cubs of Ryley gathered for the Remembrance day ceremonies, held last Tuesday in front of the Legion. They share in the commemorating with members of the Legion who stand behind. This image appeared in The Tofield Mercury dated Nov. 13, 1980. LESLEY PRIMEAU PHOTO

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Tofield Minor Hockey teams win on road Kerry Anderson Tofield Mercury

These are some of the results from the Northern Alberta Interlock Minor Hockey League games held recently.

Tofield Novice 2 was scheduled to play at New Sarepta on Sunday but no score was posted.

Tofield Tier 3 Atoms (2-0-0) travelled to Leduc on Saturday and beat down the home team 9-3 after exploding for four second period goals and another four in the third. Hudson Lungal had a 5-point game (4g 1a). Other scorers were; Lane Dehid (1g 1a), Declan Girard (1g), Baylee Roberts (1g), Cale Helfrich (1g), Merek Fritz (1g), and Will Potratz (1a). Everett Zilkie got the win in goal. On Sunday, Tofield travelled to Camrose to administer a 10-2 beatdown on the home team, outshooting

them 39-10. Hudson Lungal was unleashed for six goals in a 7-point outing. Other scorers were; Cale Helfrich (1g 2a), Declan Girard (1g), Baylee Roberts (1g), Bentley Carson (1g), and Merek Fritz (1a).

Tofield Tier 6 Atoms beat Bruderheim 6-1 on the road on Saturday, outshooting the home team 43-6. Gabriel Thorson scored a hat trick.

Other scorers were; Colton Munson (1g 2a), Jonas Teefy (2g), Steven Cardinal (1a), and Carson Kroeker (1a). Austin Schmick got the win in goal.

Tofield Tier 4 Peewees skated to a 6-2 win at Bashaw on Saturday.

Scoring for Tofield were; Sam Stephen (4a), Parker Stewart-Cantin (2g 1a), Cash Cross (1g 1a), Ethan Turnbull (2a), Kowyn Laschowski (1g), Zachery McFadzean (1g), Jorden Suchy (1g), and Carter Olson (1a).

Jacob Bigney got the win in goal for Tofield.

Tofield Tier 5 Peewees (1-1-0) travelled to Fort Saskatchewan on Saturday and left with a 3-2 win. Ayden Bremner, Noah Peterson and Nicholas Tooke scored for Tofield.

Jack Teefy stopped 26 shots to pick up the win. Tofield lost a close 4-3 game in Millet on Sunday. Down 4-1 entering the final frame, Tofield scored twice and pressed for the tying goal in the final few minutes of the contest. Getting the Tofield goals were; Ayden Bremner, Nicholas Tooke, and Kyson Fitzner. Scott Jardine picked up two helpers.

Tofield Tier 3 Bantams dropped a 10-1 contest at Camrose on Saturday with Evan Suchy scoring and Christian Amirault picking up an assist.

Tofield Tier 4 Midgets (1-0-0) picked up an 8-5 win at Whitecourt on Sunday. Carter Chomik,

Bryce Hunt and Ethan Zemlak scored twice each for Tofield. Cody Forbes (1g 1a) and Brett Holmes also scored.

Daniel Romaniuk assisted on three goals, and Kien Yuha and Marshal Korpak also got assists.

Dawson Koch made 32 saves in the game to earn the win.

Strathcona Warriors AA Peewee (7-0-0) beat Beaumont 13-2 on Friday with Tofield’s Emmytt Yurkowski getting 4points (2g 2a), and Tofield’s Kaylum Roberts picking up an assist.

Northern Alberta Xtreme 15’s Landon Van Engelen got a goal in the team’s 5-3 loss to Notre Dame Hounds on Sunday.

Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the website, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.

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Through Operation Legacy, which is made up of members of CHAMP, we pay tribute to the veterans who founded the Association and all those who have served our country.

I have participated in Operation Legacy as far back as I can remember by laying wreaths and

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Canada as we know it today exists because of the men and women who served, sacrificing life and limb so that future generations could live freely and safely. As young people, we are

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On Remembrance Day this year, I challenge young people to attend your local ceremony, wear a poppy over your heart, or at the very least, take a moment at 11 a.m. to pause and say thank you.

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What are you doing for Halloween this year?

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Our student reporter KYLIE KUFLAY asks Tofield School students

” Dr. Marc Kallal

I’m dressing up as a 'Scary Yeti for Halloween!

I’m excited about my outfit because it is a really cool idea and I am doing the costume with my dad.

Even though I am excited about my ‘Scary Yeti,’ the best part about Halloween will be having fun with my friends and getting candy.

Olivia Schultz Grade 6

My favourite part of Halloween is going to as many houses as possible and getting lots of candy.

I am planning on dressing up as a Cowgirl for this Halloween.

My top two favourite costumes have been dressing up as a ghost one year, and another year I had dressed up as a shadow. It’s really neat to see what some people come up with!

I think it is fun to dress up for Halloween.

This year I will be dressing up as a Gangster! I’m doing my costume with six other people and we already have all the pieces, so now we just have to wait until Halloween to wear it.

I’m excited to get lots of candy and finally show off my Halloween outfit.

My favourite part of Halloween is the holiday-themed cookies.

They are soft, have lots of icing and they are something else, aside from candy that you can enjoy.

This year I’ve decided to dress up as an orange highlighter!

I’m doing this costume with my sisters; the only thing left for us to do is add the colour to our black shirts.

I ‘ve never missed a year of going Trick-orTreating.

When I lived in Fort McMurray I’d dressed up as Fionna from the television show Adventure Time!

This year I’ll be dressed as No-Face from the movie ‘Spirited Away;’ it’s a really cool costume and I hope people like it as much as I do!

Makenzie Petersen Grade 8

Davan Rupert Grade 9

Rebecca Hill Grade 11

Kaiya Kugler Grade 8

Is My Vision Good Enough to Drive?

I often get asked do I need to wear my glasses for driving. The answer I give varies from patient to patient, but I usually say yes! As an optometrist, I want to make sure you see your best at all times and driving in no exception. I will briefly go over the legal requirements for driving.

Visual acuity: The minimum visual acuity requirement is 20/50 for a class 5 license, 20/40 for a class 4 license and 20/30 for a class 1, 2 or 3 license. So if you can read these lines without your glasses you can legally drive without your glasses. I would strongly recommend someone who only has 20/50 vision without their glasses to WEAR their glasses while driving.

To put 20/50 vision in perspective. Most people are able to see 20/20 or even 20/15 vision when wearing their glasses or contacts. Someone who sees 20/50 can see at 20 feet what someone who has 20/20 vision can see at 50 feet. So someone who has 20/50 vision needs to be 2.5 times closer to an object than someone who has 20/20 vision.

This seems pretty significant to me!

I always recommend someone wear their glasses for driving especially at night as our vision decreases at night. There are many great glasses options for driving, we even have a lens designed specifically for driving called Zeiss DriveSafe. If you have any concerns about your vision or for more info about the Zeiss DriveSafe lens please contact us at Tofield Eyecare.

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