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Vol. 115, Issue 19
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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No stone left alone this Remembrance Day thanks to Daysland School students
Grade 8 and 9 students from Daysland School visited the Daysland Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 4 along with members of the Daysland Legion in a ʻNo Stone Left Aloneʼ ceremony. After a short memorial, students honoured the graves of every veteran buried in Daysland by placing a poppy on the headstone. See full story Page 10.
Daysland Emergency Dept. Remembrance Day ceremonies closed overnight weekdays in Flagstaff County Hardisty: Nov. 11 at Hardisty Legion, starting at 10:30 a.m through November Lougheed: Nov. 11 at Cenotaph, starting at 10:45, weather Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced on Friday, Nov. 3, that the Daysland Health Centre will continue to be without overnight on-site physician coverage Monday to Thursday through November. “The Emergency Department will be closed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday to Thursday due to a lack of physician coverage.” Weekend coverage for the emergency department is in place. AHS says the emergency department will continue to be open seven days a week from 7 in the morning to 10 at night Monday through Thurs-
day, then 24 hours/day Friday through Sunday. “Patients presenting to the ED during the hours of closure will be referred to emergency departments in surrounding communities or to the local medical clinic for follow-up with a family physician, as appropriate. “EMS will divert patients to facilities in Camrose or Killam for emergency care, as needed. “AHS continues to work toward resuming regular operating hours.“ Daysland’s Emergency Department also operated through October with no overnight services available Monday through Thursday.
permitting. Sedgewick: Nov. 11 at the Community Hall, starting at 10:30 - Refreshments to follow. Legion members, Veterans, and invited guests will enjoy a luncheon at 12:30. Killam: Nov. 11, starting at Cenotaph, 10:45, followed by a service at The Living Room, Main St. (former theatre) . Strome: Nov. 11 at War Memorial in front of museum on Main Street, 10:45, with lunch served afterwards at Strome Seniors Daysland: Nov. 11 at the Community Hall at 10:30 a.m. Free lunch and entertainment to follow. Galahad: Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Community Cenotaph. Alliance: Nov. 11 at the Community Hall, be seated by 10:30 a.m. Potluck lunch to follow.
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Hunt for new CAO over in Sedgewick with new hire Sedgewick Town Council made an announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 2, that Sean Mascaluk will become the next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Town of Sedgewick. Mayor and Council acknowledged the support by past CAO, Jim Fedyk, interim CAO Debra Moffatt, and all staff during the recruitment process. Mayor Stephen Levy said, “Council engaged in a CAO recruitment process to secure an individual who will continue to refocus attention on quality service, investment attraction, and greater collaboration and engagement with residents and regional stakeholders. “We were pleased with the quality of all applicants but felt Mr. Mascaluk possessed skills and leadership experience
that will prove complimentary to our community.” Mascaluk possesses rural roots and a strong technical background and experience in municipal management.
Over the last several years he has performed large-scale project management oversight and held an executive leadership role that involved engagement with a number of municipal Councils.
“I look forward to the opportunity to work with Council and the quality team in Sedgewick,” he says. “Not only does my
family appreciate the rural and recreational amenities of the region, but I feel strongly there exists considerable potential and opportunities for
the Town and its partners.” Mascaluk’s transition has commenced, and a start date is anticipated early in the New Year.
Sean Mascaluk has been hired as Sedgewickʼs new CAO. He is expected to start early in 2023.
ECSHL games postponed due to weather Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Forestburg Flyers and Hughenden Jets faced defeat on Friday, Nov. 4 in East Central Senior Hockey League action, while the Irma Aces and Sedgewick Sabres games were postponed and will be rescheduled. The Flyers travelled to Castor on Friday, to take on the Coronation Royals. There was no scoring in the first period, and Coronation was first on the scoreboard in the second in the first minute of the period. A power play goal at the five-minute mark put the Royals ahead by two going into the final. Coronation scored its third point before Forestburg responded mid-period with a power play goal from Bobby Hunker, unassisted, then another power play goal from Cory Lohr, assisted by Michael McTavish and Ben Roth. The refs handed out two game misconducts for fighting in the second period, and a bunch of penaltys for the Royals in the third. Also on Friday, the Jets landed in Oyen for a highscoring 9-5 loss against the Eagles. Oyen opening the scor-
ing with three unanswered goals in the first until Nick Laporte scored, from Keithen Tuftin, to make it 3-1. Oyen scored in the last minute of the period to go ahead 4-1. Oyen scored its fifth goal midway through the second period, answered immediately with another goal from Laporte, this time from Cody Johnson to make it 5-2. Oyen tucked two more goals in the second to end the period with a 7-2 lead. The Eagles scored their eighth goal in the first minute of the third period, but the Jets powered forward, with a goal from Ashton Johannesson, from Dallas Swanson and Johnson, to make it 8-3, then another from Logan Morrison, assisted by Laporte and Kelly Piecharka, to make it 8-4. A third, on the power play, from Braden Crone, assisted by Johnson, made it 8-5 for Oyen. The Eagles scored once more late in the period to make it a 9-5 final. This coming weekend will see Oyen travel to Irma to take on the Aces, and Sedgewick travelling to Hughenden to take on the Jets. Forestburg will play host to the Stettler Imperials on Saturday, Nov. 12. The Provost Combines
presently lead the league with four points and three games played, aghead of the Eagles at three points in two games. The Sabres have two points in a five-way time for third place, and the Flyers and Jets are still waiting for their first points of the season.
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Wheat Kings’ rough patch continues Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Killam Jr. B Wheat Kings only had one game this weekend, a rematch of last week’s game against the Vermilion Tigers. The Wheat Kings travelled to Vermilion on Sunday, Nov. 6. Jordan Gagnon put the Wheaties out ahead with a goal in the first period, from Kaden Vanpetten, then Trey Forster put them ahead by two, assisted by Ty Millgate. Vermilion scored twice after that, to tie the game going into the second period. Both teams were held scoreless, with Killam netminder Ty Marcinkowski fending off 12 shots from the Tigers. There was a slew of penalties early in the third period, with Killam racking up 20 penalty minutes total. The Tigers held the Wheat Kings scoreless through the third period, but scored three more goals to take the 5-3 win for the night. Wheat Kings Head Coach Bob Charchun says, “We are just not playing well right now; Jekyll and Hyde, to be honest.” After the team’s first loss Oct. 21 against the St. Paul Canadiens, the Wheat Kings have struggled. “We were doing everything right the first five games and now we are struggling to find out game,” Charchun says. “We are doing very few things right and we are cheating the game a bit and not putting the work in. It’s caught up to us here early in the season. We are getting chances to score but not converting our opportunities. We need to find a way to score.” As the December cutoff approaches, Charchun says, “Many guys have had some opportunity to showcase themselves with guys hurt and suspended. It’s a great chance for us as coaches to evaluate their game and see growth early in the season.” He says the coaching staff is looking inwards critically as well. “As I’ve told the guys, our coaches have to be better too as we are obviously not having
the team ready to play games. “We just have to all take our share of the responsibility and try to limit the costly mistakes that are hurting us right now.” I believe in our group and I know we will work through this rough spot; it’s a long season. The Wheat Kings will play this Thursday, Nov. 10, in Wainwright where they will face the Bisons for the first time this season. They travel to Onion Lake on Saturday, Nov. 12. The Wheat Kings return home on Friday, Nov. 18, where they will welcome the Vegreville Rangers.
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November 2022 Meetings
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Flagstaff County will once again be undertaking snow plowing on private laneways. Please contact the Public Works Department at 780-384-4123 for further details regarding this service. We will begin laneway inspections in November.
Please visit the Flagstaff County website at flagstaff.ab.ca for information regarding Gravel Sales, Residential Laneway Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Hamlet Services, and more.
Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.
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Finishing touches on ice at Sedgewick Curling rink
The Daysland & District Agricultural Society’s
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Saturday November 26 at the Daysland Community Hall Doors open at 5:30 pm Supper at 6: 30 pm Dance to Follow featuring New Soul Duo
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Sedgewick Curling Club icemaker Bryce Hume puts the finishing touches on the ice for the upcoming season. This year Sedgewick is hosting Ladies Curling, Menʼs Curling, Mixed Curling, and even Stick Curling.
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O Once again, the Flagstaff Food Bank will be co-ordinating the B annual Christmas Sharing Program in the Flagstaff Region P As we shift in our changing world, world we will provide coupons to clients to pu purchase their own food and gifts at participating grocery, drug, gift stores and an hardware locations throughout Flagstaff. would appreciate monetary donations between November 1st and We wo Decemb December 16th, 2022. Donations can be dropped off at the Flagstaff Family and a Community Services building at 4809 49th Avenue in Killam o or mailed to Flagstaff Food Bank Christmas Sharing Program at Box 3352, Killam AB T0B 2L0. Please contact FFCS at 780-385-3976 if you have any questions about our program.
If you are aware of families in need, with their permission, please feel free to ca call and submit their name, telephone number and family size. All contacts will w be handled with the strictest confidence. Please submit all requests by November 25th, 2022.
Thank you for your co-operation and support!
SHARING PROGRAM Contact Phone 780-385-3976 Once nce again again, the Flagstaff Food od Bank B Ba will bee co coordinating oor the Christmas Sharing Program in Flagstaff. This tradition serves residents of the Flagstaff Region for Christmas. This program is for anyone that is having financial challenges and needs assistance making Christmas special. Clients are asked to refer themselves to the program by filling out an application form available at the Flagstaff Family and Community Services Office in Killam or at the Flagstaff Food Bank, or by phoning 780-385-3976 to have them mailed to you. If you are aware of families in need living within the Flagstaff Region, encourage them to phone 780-385-3976 to submit their names for the Flagstaff Christmas Sharing program. All information will be handled with the strictest confidence.
Applications must be returned no later than Friday November 25th, 2022 to FFCS at 4809 49th Avenue in Killam or by mailing it to Box 450 Killam, AB T0B 2L0. This year we will be running the program out of the FFCS building using primarily a coupon-based program which will enable clients to have choice in planning Christmas for their households, while shopping locally. This program is focused on assisting those less fortunate, within Flagstaff, during the holiday season. As in the past years, the success of this program is due to the generosity of Flagstaff residents who continue to show the true spirit of Christmas in their giving.
Thank you from Flagstaff Christmas Sharing