October 13 Weekly Review

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Beaver County councillor objects to 'unequal' Viking Health Foundation grants Patricia Harcourt Editor

Funding for the county’s two health foundations is to be reviewed after a county councillor objected to the west end foundation getting $5,000 more than Viking’s foundation.

The Tofield and Area Health Foundation was given a support grant in the amount of $12,867

by Beaver County Council at an Oct. 6 meeting.

Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce made the vote unanimous in favour of the funding, but asked that the amounts meted out to the foundations in Tofield and Viking be reviewed with a view to making them equal.

Bruce does not agree that the funding of the $20,000 allocated should be based on population within each foundation area.

The Tofield Health Foundation population is greater and receives $12,867 of the $20,000 while Viking Health Foundation gets $7,133.

The county’s Interim CAO Margaret Jones brought forward a formal request from the Tofield and Area Health Foundation, which included financial statements and a list of purchases made within the year. There was no request from Viking to consider at that meeting.

Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook, who sits on the Tofield foundation board, explained that the foundation can’t do its usual fundraisers such as community suppers, so raising funds has become harder although there has been a try at online fundraisers.

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) stated that “we have two fantastic hospitals in Beaver County,” in Viking and Tofield.

The Battle River Rams are back playing six-man football this year, under the guidance of Central High Sedgewick Public School teacher/Head Coach Dan Gillis and former CFL player and Viking native Kevin Lefsrud. The team played Friday, Oct. 8 to a big crowd at their home field in Sedgewick against the Buck Mountain Mustangs, the Alberta 6-man football league's South Division second-place team. The scoreboard may have said they lost 48-36, but the heart, determination, and drive was evident from this rookie team. The team is made up of players from around Flagstaff County and Viking area.

“Viking helped set up Tofield’s foundation,” he said, adding the health foundation in Viking is “very comfortable” financially due to some generous memorial donations.

“Tofield does what it can,” he said, including having a doctor recruitment committee. Kallal’s motion to grant Tofield $12,867 was passed unanimously.

“There’s no doubt Tofield has an excellent hospital,” said Bruce, noting that its hospital foundation gets about $5,000 more a year than Viking.

“They should be treated equally,” he said, adding he supports Tofield but wants Viking hospital to get an additional $5,000, not the 25 per cent less it is getting now.

“We have to treat our residents equally in this county,” said Bruce, noting that the councillor for Division 5 voted against his motion last year to make payments equal for both hospitals.

“I have an obligation to work for the people in

Division 4 and apparently I have to stick up for the people in Division 5 as well,” he said.

Hrabec said he has heard about this issue from several residents, and he has told them that the policy can be changed.

“I support that,” he said, referring to the policy coming back to council to reconsider paying out the grants on the basis of population as it is now.

“That’s what our job is,” said Hrabec. “If you don’t like the policy, then change it…I support both health foundations.”

Hrabec said he “hopes Viking (health foundation) makes its application and we can bring the policy back to the new council.”

Bruce added: “I’m not opposed to Tofield getting the funding so will vote for it.”

Bruce’s motion to have the health foundation policy reviewed regarding the possibility that both foundations be given equal grants was also passed.

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BRSD Ward 2 candidate profile Moush John Staff Reporter

With BRSD merging East and West, there will only be one trustee representing Beaver County (Ward 2), and here are your candidates.

Incumbent Albrecht wants to ensure equal quality of education across the division “The demographics of rural Alberta are changing,” he said. “Most areas are in a decline of population; as school population in some areas get smaller, we must work hard and come up with innovative ideas to ensure all students receive an education that is equal across the entire division. I feel we can incorporate some learning scenarios that work well in some locations either by online or distance learning programs to other schools.”

Lyle Albrecht said that

‘mental health’ has been a topic that BRSD has made a priority.

“We have ensured that our mental health workers have continued to serve all our schools on a regular basis and when there is a crisis at a certain school they are there to deal with students and staff,” he explained. “When government funding was running out, we as a board voted to lobby government to continue this funding as we realized how important it is.”

He also added that the

pandemic has been a game changer for everyone.

Speaking to the issue of bullying, he added, “In cases of bullying the principals and staff try to address it as best they can. They must be given support from administration and the board if requested. I feel there needs to be a great deal of parent involvement to try and resolve this unacceptable behaviour, and the parties in question must be made aware of the Student Code of Conduct that the division has, and what the consequences of

this inappropriate behaviour will result in.

“Schools are meant to be a safe place to learn.”

Albrecht noted that the board has put the C.W. Sears school on the list of projects for replacement. “Personally I would like to see the division work with local levels of government and create a facility that would function primarily as a school, but also a community hall. This has been accomplished in another area and should work here too. In these economic times, we need to get

the most out of the dollars available. If I am re-elected, I’d work together with the other board members to provide the best for all the students in the division.”

Incumbent Zsuzsanna Hemperger to focus on declining student numbers and mental health support “My biggest concerns within our schools are the declining rural population; declining rates of enrollment; increased budget cuts; and rising costs,” she said. “In my eyes, the only ways to resolve these issues would be to encourage parents to send their kids to BRSD schools; find cost-saving measures; and continue to lobby the provincial government for more funding.”

She said that although this year’s numbers have been encouraging they do not change the overall downward trends, “which have resulted in a vicious cycle of gradually-decreasing enrollment as parents continue to choose to send their children to bordering urban schools from other divisions, which in turn further decreases funding and reduces the variety of programs each school can offer.”

She added, “This then reduces the incentive to enrol children in BRSD. However, to quote one of our local principals, when more people send their children to school in their own communities it ‘affords us the opportunity to grow and improve our programs. Choosing your hometown school creates a very healthy community and everyone gains when this happens.’ Overall, I’d suggest that the community becomes more involved in its schools, from supporting them by choosing to enrol more children locally, to bringing their concerns to school councils.”

Hemperger also said, “The division has been working very hard to provide assistance to all those who may be struggling with mental health concerns through a collaborative response, including

the Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) program, Family School Liaison Workers, and constant monitoring of the students’ mental health by the school administration.

If re-elected, I will continue to advocate for mental health support from the government.”

Speaking to the issue of bullying, she explained: “Even though one bully is too many, the number of

students who feel comfortable harming and antagonizing their fellows has shown a marked decrease due to the policies the principals have put in place over the last few years, especially given all the hard work that school staff have invested into resolving the bullying issue over the same timeframe.”

She added that through her connection to the FCSS and the broader commu-

nity as a whole, she has seen evidence that many students in the area have experienced some form of trauma, be it at home or otherwise.

“People who have been hurt have a tendency to lash out at others in response, continuing the cycle of harm in our schools, as long as the underlying non-school-related concerns remain unaddressed,” she noted.

“A lot of people have also been on edge due to COVID, which may have caused tempers to run higher than normal and further increase the chances of someone airing their frustrations unintentionally.

“Once the added stressors of being in a pandemic have decreased, perhaps in a few years, the effects of the school staff’s hard work towards bully-

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Former teacher Huculak wants to give back “The steps I would take is to find out what issues need to be addressed and to try and help in any way that I can,” he said.

“This may mean we, as trustees, need to lobby the government for more funds to address the issues at hand. I think the best way to support the mental health of staff and students is to recognize how difficult it is to educate students during a pandemic.

“Students and staff need as much support as possible during these difficult times. As a former teacher I know that this is, and will continue to be, addressed in schools. Teachers are very aware of what they and their students are going through and are willing to discuss this in their classrooms. Our role as trustees is to support staff in addressing the needs of students.

As a trustee I will do this to the best of my ability.”

Speaking to the issue of bullying, Huculak stated, “Bullying is a persistent problem but we still need to be persistent in addressing it.

We need to address it when we see it; not only in school but in our community as well.

When staff or students see bullying they need a safe place to go to report it, and know that it is going to be dealt with. I will work with schools to ensure that safe spaces are available for them to report bullying.”

Since retiring, he has worked with the Claystone Waste Public Advisory Committee, and also sits on the Tax Assessment and Sub Division and Development Appeal Boards.

“While my primary duty will be to Beaver County schools, I also have the experience to think division wide to make decisions that are in the best interest of all students in the division,” Huculak added.

“I have very much enjoyed my teaching career and working with the students of Battle River School Division; I would now like to give back to the Beaver County community that has supported me in my 25 years as a teacher and administrator by becoming a trustee.

“I believe that all students can and will learn. We just need to put the right pieces in place to ensure that this happens. This means we must do our best to put

Re-elect Zsuzsanna Hemperger for School Board Trustee Passion, Dedication, and Commitment I have 15 years of experience serving the school community, consisting of: • 4 years as the C.W. Sears School Council Chair.

• 4 years as the Tofield School Council Chair.

• 12 years as a Tofield Library Board member and Chairperson.

• Being a part of the Municipal Steering Committee for Beaver County.

• Being the Friends of Tofield Students Fundraising Society Chair.

I will make sure that the board s decisions meet the students needs.

If you would like to continue to have a strong, experienced voice on the School Board, please vote for me!

in the things that are necessary to improve student learning; if what we are doing is not improving student learning, then we need to ask ourselves why we are doing it.”

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BTPS trustee candidate for Irma area Stephanie Evans Patricia Harcourt Editor

Stephanie Evans wants to be the next trustee on the Buffalo Trail Public School board representing Ward 3, Subdivision 3 (Irma area). The seat is being contested by two newcomers following incumbent Sheldon Archibald’s decision not to run again.

Evans lives on a small acreage between Wainwright and Irma with her husband Aaron and two children. She is 36 years old and works as a mortgage specialist.

Her motivation for running in this race has much to do with community service.

Evans has an extensive list of groups for which she has volunteered, including the Wainwright Gymnastics Club (Director) and Wainwright Minor Hockey (team manager). She is currently the secretary for the Wainwright Fire and Rescue Auxiliary group, and music director for Theatre 75.

She is also past president of the Wainwright Chamber of Commerce.

“If you want your community to be good you have to be a part of it,” she said. “Education has always been very important to me. I believe in life-long learning.”

For her, the COVID19 pandemic will change how teaching is done going forward.

“Online learning wasn’t a format used before. There’s a lot of technology being use, more than ever before.”

And there is more of a focus on curriculum.

“It’s more than aca-

demics,” she said. “It’s a balance between the mental and physical health of a child.”

She added, however, that “I don’t think the majority of kids should be online.” She sees it as a plus that people are talking more about mental wellbeing.

As for becoming a trustee, “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” calling it “the right time to jump in and help navigate through this education world…

“I want to represent the constituents and advocate for what they want to see happen in education.”

Evans noted that she has gained her own perspective from her own

two children, but says everyone has a perspective of their own.

“We need to work together to accomplish what happens in our school system,” she said. That includes building relationships with administrators, school boards, teachers, staff, custodians, parents, students, educational assistants and the minister of education.

“I believe in representing the voices of all of our stakeholders.

Representing these voices is not just a matter of listening to their perspective, rather taking the time to build connections and authentic relationships.”

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“Rural Alberta education has different needs,” said Evans. “It needs to be brought in as a priority.

“I think it’s great to see how many people are passionate about our youth,” she said, and stressed an “open door” style where “voices are heard…so change can happen.”

Evans has a degree in Business Administration and is working on a Bachelor of Commerce degree through Athabasca University.

She was raised in Manitoba but says her roots are now well established in East Central Alberta.

“My roots are pretty deep here after 15 years,” she said.

Vote James Buttner for Viking Town Council on Municipal Election Day

Hello fellow Viking Residents: My name is James (Jamie) Buttner, just want to introduce myself to some that may not know me.

I am 46 years old, moved to Viking 14 years ago, to find my wife (Lynette Ozubko). We resided in a little house beside the old town Office for the first three years, while I worked out of town managing a company. Then things came together as we got custody of my first two children (Braedon, Brookelynne). I then found a job closer to home looking after another trucking company shop. We soon found a larger house only minutes from school where it fit our family better.

Not long after adding two more to our family (Cohen, Caiden).

After a few years of looking after trucking company it was time to start another adventure. As a family we started our own welding company for mobile repairs in the local community and oilfield (6B Welding & Fab Ltd.). The two older kids both graduated from Viking school. With two older kids we become part of Holden Sea Cadets where I become President of Parents Committee. I then joined the committee of Viking in the streets where I am currently the Chairman. I also am part of Cloverlodge Stampede, Viking Lions, help out with Viking Ag Society functions, as well as Bruce Stampede.

Our two young boys got involved last year with the Holden 4-H Club as well. We moved my mom here four years ago to Viking Villas. Some of my strong points are managing, teaching, helping, mentoring, bringing people together. Some of my weaknesses are being outspoken!

I think we have a great community and I believe in you cannot bark if you don’t want to try to make it better! I look forward to serving the Community as a Councillor.

My focuses are Supporting the businesses we have here, growing our town and bringing people together.

VOTE Brett Huculak for School Board Trustee Beaver Ward I have been a Tofield resident for over 25 years. I am a retired teacher and administrator from Ryley and Viking Schools. I am looking to give back to the communities that have supported me and my family.

Brett Huculak

Re-Elect Lyle Albrecht School Board Trustee

A strong voice for all Beaver County Schools

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Tanya Ford runs for BTPS board in Ward 3 Patricia Harcourt Editor

Tanya Ford is the coowner of a local artisan business who is running for the trustee position in Ward 3 Electoral Subdivision 3, on the Buffalo Trail Public School board.

Originally from Herbert where she attended school, Ford later worked as a teacher’s assistant there.

Her education since then includes attendance at several institutes of learning.

She lives in Irma with her husband and daughter.

Ford has studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology in Prosthetics and Orthotics, SIAST Wascana Campus in Regina, SK, and the Prairie Bible Institute where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies.

As former certified orthotist she has worked at the AltaSask. Wellness clinic in Lloydminster, Colman Prosthetics and Orthotics in Calgary, and Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina.

Since 2012, Ford cofounded an artisan store which makes handcrafted beeswax creations and skincare products.

Living in Irma for the past 10 years, Ford said she has “come to love and appreciate the amazing sense of community here.

“I have witnessed it through sports, celebrations, as well as the coming alongside when someone is hurting and in need of help.”

She is running to represent Irma and surrounding community, both rural and urban.

“If elected, it would be my privilege to rep-

resent the unique needs of both rural schools in our ward as well as the concerns of all voters I represent,” she said.

“I would be honoured to be your voice at the table where decisions are made that directly affect our children’s education and the environment in which they learn.”

Ford also wanted to be a support for the educators who have challenging and important positions helping educate students to grow and be inspired.

“My hope is that our children may go on to positively influence our world for the following generations,” she said. And she hoped as her own daughter attends school in Irma that she would “grow up enjoying the same freedoms I was afforded.”

CINDY LEFSRUD

Viking Council

My name is Cindy Lefsrud I have lived in Viking for 28 years. My husband Richard was born in Viking and raised north of town and when we married we decided to raise our family here. We have 5 children and they all graduated from Viking School which is a wonderful school and we are lucky to have in our community. We are also blessed with 4 grandchildren.

Currently I drive school bus and have for over 10 years. I have also run a small business and managed businesses in the past. I have sat on council twice, 1 term as councillor and 1 as Mayor.

I coached soccer for many years and was on the soccer board. We spent many years in minor hockey with our boys at which time I ran the concession for many years under minor hockey and then leasing the concession in the new Carena.

I believe that council should be transparent and accountable and have a forwardthinking attitude. I think with the right people elected we can make progress on making Viking a community to be proud of.

Transparency Integrity Accountability Positivity These are the qualities I want to bring to council if I am elected.

She called for different experiences and points of view to be welcomed and “not let them divide us” but appreciate and benefit from them.

“We are so much stronger together,” she said.

Voting day for general municipal elections will take place October 18.

Laura Yakiwchuk

MAYOR OF VIKING I am proud and excited to announce that I am seeking the position of Mayor for the Town of Viking. I have been a resident of the Viking area since 1999, living 9 years in town and 13 on an acreage north of town. I have always been a community minded person. I started working at Extendicare in 1999 as a Recreational Aid, then from 2000-2011 I worked for the Town of Viking as the Recreation Coordinator. Following that I went to work at ATB, as a personal banking specialist until 2015. In August 2015 I became the owner/operator of Java Blossom Flowers Ltd. It has always been a dream of mine to be a small business owner, where I could utilize my passions for creativity, use my diverse education and experiences.

During my time with the Town of Viking as the Recreation Coordinator, I successfully applied and received funding for: Outdoor Skating Rink; playground improvements at the Elk's Park; the funding that enable Cloverlodge Stampede to come to town and build a kitchen/clubhouse building;the kitchen improvements at the Viking Community Hall.

I also enlisted the help of a local citizen to have a youth centre which had pool table, candy, video games and a place to hang out.

In the position of Recreation Coordinator I built relationships and partnerships with many groups and organizations including but not limited to: Viking Agricultural Society, Viking Historical Society, Viking Handi Van, Viking Preschool, The Friends of the Viking Carena Society, Viking Kidsport, Viking/Beaver FCSS, Volunteer Alberta, and more.

I am hoping as Mayor and Council we can achieve some things: • Have a community forum for taxpayers, businesses, and residents to bring forward their concerns, complaints and ideas.

• Look at the current bylaws, enforcements and penalties as such.

• How we as a Town can attract new residents and businesses and retain the current ones.

• How we can improve our Main Street in general appearance and to address the abandoned buildings.

• Create some kind of volunteer base for the community as many current volunteers are burnt out, and when our children are grown we tend to not have the same obilgations to groups and organizations as we once did. I believe that people in general are willing to help but don't know how or haven't been asked.

Change is always occuring, and as a small town we can be proactive or reactive about it.

Currently we do have a lot of unique businesses in our Town, that do offer a range of products and services. If we do not utilize or support these businesses we may lose them.

Being involved in many groups in the past and present we look to these local businesses for support for our groups/organizations. If we cannot or do not support local how can they support our groups/organizations? I understand some of the challenges that the Town of Viking faces, declining tax base, depleting government funding, the economy, and the rising costs of utilities to name a few.

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DALE COLLISON

Invasive wild pigs spotted for first time at Elk Island Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Elk Island National Park has become home to wild pigs, making it the first Canadian national park to contain the invasive species.

"Public sightings and video sightings provided by landowners confirm that there is at least one sounder (a sow and piglets) in the region that is known to periodically come into the park," Parks Canada spokesperson Janelle Verbruggen told CBC. Perry Abramenko, who runs the Alberta Government’s pig removal program, told the Canadian Press that pigs have been spotted in at least 28 counties.

"The number of reports received is increasing every year," he said.

"Nobody can come up with whether there's hundreds or thousands."

Wild pigs, not native to Alberta, first

came to the province as livestock in the ‘80s and ‘90s. While some are still farmed as livestock today, over the years others have escaped or produced hybrids.

Not only can wild pigs destroy property, crops and do environmental damage, they can also spread disease to humans and other animals such as tuberculosis, foot and mouth disease, as well as parvovirus. Additionally, they can carry transmittable parasites.

According to the Alberta Invasive Species Council, adult wild pigs can weigh up to 150 kilograms. They are covered in a thick coat with males larger than females. Their upper canine teeth are visible when their mouths are closed.

The AISC advises reporting a sighting of wild pig to municipal authorities as soon as possible and warns against approaching the pigs or allowing dogs to chase them.

Beaver County Council Division 4

After 2 councillors asked me to run again, I decided to put my name in and do the research needed to improve our County.

Years ago the County sold our road building equipment and never hired contractors to properly repair and build new roads. The county is using most of the money to cover a few roads with cement. Division 4 has not received cement roads. Our roads have deteriorated badly due to lack of base material.

Our CAO costs us $213,379.00 a year and gets about 6 months of days off. The last budget for administration was $6,086,619.00. Property taxes are $13,652,768.00.

Six years ago I asked Municipal Affairs to review our County procedures, and now a huge thank you to Reeve Jim Kallal as we are under review and should have some major decisions ahead, especially on roads. As one of our candidates stated, research and end results are very important to proper end results.

Any Questions, phone me at 780-603-0235.

Thank you for your consideration, Dale Collison

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Line 5 shutdown threat to Alberta’s advantage Could Alberta be on the verge of the perfect storm of “let them eat cake,” or “let the eastern bastards freeze in the dark?”

Our Federal leaders last week invoked oil and gas transit rights under a decades-old treaty with the US to stop Michigan’s attempt to shut down the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline under the Great Lakes.

The 1977 agreement states Canada and the US must allow natural gas and crude oil to flow between the two countries, according to a statement last week from Foreign Minister Marc Garneau. More than 540,000 barrels per day flow through Line 5, which pro-

vides half the oil and propane used in Ontario and the US Midwest.

Now Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been trying to shut the pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac since last year when she stated it was a environmental disaster waiting to happen.

Built in 1953, she could be right. The line has been struck by ship’s anchors and other debris over the years.

Line owner Enbridge has proposed building a new underground tunnel to house a new line under the strait, but that doesn’t satisfy Whitmer and she has native bands, unions, and

environmentalists on her side.

When mediation between Michigan and Enbridge broke down last week, Garneau and the government invoked to treaty to try and bypass Michigan and get the US Federal government involved.

Now that means Joe Biden.

And Gretchen Whitmer is his friend.

In fact, a day after the treaty was invoked, Biden was in Michigan yakking it up with union bosses about his multi trillion dollar infrastructure bill which is being stymied in Congress by his own Democrats.

Two of the Dems what to

lower the amount of money in the bill. But that won’t satisfy the ultra left of his party And that faction also hates pipelines.

To pacify them, Biden kiboshed the Keystone pipeline on his first day as president.

Does Justin really think he’s going to get any satisfaction from Biden on keeping Line 5 open.

Not too likely.

And that may work to Alberta’s benefit.

Next Monday, with the municipal election, we get to vote on whether we would like to see Jason Kenney and crew seek a modification to the constitution to change how trans-

fer payments are calculated.

Now normally we know Trudeau with his disdain for anything to do with the colony of Alberta would ignore this.

But suddenly facing a shut down of the main source of oil and gas for Ontario and Quebec, sock boy might be looking for friends anywhere he can find them and that might include our little western colony.

Maybe Kenney can use his support to keep Line 5 open as leverage for modifications in the transfer payments program.

Or maybe we can allow the threat of a chilly winter in Ontario and Quebec sim-

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Word on the Street: driver stuck in slough near Kinsella Church Services Early on October 4, still under investigation. conduct a curfew check made patrols but did not police received a complaint of a stolen truck from a driveway in Kinsella. The complainant advised he heard a truck idling outside of his residence and observed a black Chevy truck driving eastbound away from his residence and his truck was no longer where it had been parked. Two hours later, the stolen truck was noted to be in Amisk and it then departed and headed northbound into the Wainwright area. Numerous patrols were made by police; however, the stolen vehicle was not located.

Police have no suspects at this time.

Also that morning, police received a 911 call from a resident at a seniors’ living facility. Staff checked on the resident and all was fine.

Later that day, police received a complaint of several adult males trespassing on school property over the weekend. The complainant advised surveillance video showed the males drinking alcohol and urinating near the children’s play area as well as climbing onto the roof of the school. The males departed the area but left garbage and empty bottles behind. This matter is

That night, police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle driving around Kinsella. Police made several patrols; however, the vehicle in question was not located.

On October 5, police received a complaint of mischief at a lease site west of Viking. The complainant advised culprits had damaged the gate to the site and dragged spools of wire across the yard; however, nothing appeared to be missing.

Police have no suspects at this time.

That night, police attended a residence southeast of Viking to

on a female who is on a Conditional Sentence Order. The female was not present as required.

Charges are pending.

On October 7, police received a report of an intrusion alarm at a business in Viking. They attended the location and spoke with the business owner who had accidentally set off the alarm.

That evening, police received a complaint of a suspicious male walking with a rototiller in a residential area in Viking. The complainant advised the male appeared to be hiding between houses. Police

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find the male in question.

Later that night, police received a complaint of someone trespassing at a residence in Viking. The complainant advised someone was walking around on her deck. The complainant was unable to positively identify the culprit and patrols did not result in locating any potential suspect.

Early on October 8, police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle parked at a local gas station. Police attended and observed a black Dodge pickup with the rear window See RCMP P8

For October 2021

Golden Valley Lutheran Church Pastor Alvin Sorenson - Office: 780-336-3155 Office Hours: Mon. - Thur: 9:00am - noon Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Roman Catholic Family Father Robert Lee Office: 780-336-3382 Viking: 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month mass will be at 11:15 a.m. 2nd and 4th Saturday - 6:30 p.m.

If there is a 5th Sunday, mass will be at 9 a.m.

Holden: Saturday, 1st, 3rd, and 5th, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2nd and 4th, 9 a.m.

Vegreville: Saturday: 4:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Sunday at 9 a.m. 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11:15 a.m. If the month has a 5th week, service will be Saturday at 4:30 p.m

United Church Rev. Scott Reynolds - Office: 780-336-3103 Viking: Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Irma: Sunday Worship 11 a.m.at New Horizon Centre Facebook: Daily inspirations & Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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Holden 4-H Beef Club report: weigh in day all set for October 24 Baylee Chomik Club Reporter

Our club members were busy this summer attending shows and helping in the community. In June Quentin and Kate Albrecht and Zane and Rhea Gunderson took part in

RCMP Continued from Page 7 covered in cardboard.

The truck had no license plate and had rear end damage. As police approached the vehicle, it fled the area and no pursuit was initiated for public safety reasons. This matter is still under investigation.

That afternoon, police received a complaint of a suspicious male walking down an alley being followed by a vehicle with a male driver. Police made patrols in the area but did not locate either.

On October 9, police were dispatched to an alarm at a business in Viking. Police attended and found the key holder already on scene. The building was cleared and the alarm was deemed to be false.

That afternoon, police received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle in a field east of Viking. The caller advised he had attended the field to bale and saw a car parked behind some bushes. Investigation revealed the car was a rental and the driver had parked it there for the day while he was hunting. The landowner had given his permission

the Holden Jr. Show. They also went to Summer Synergy in Olds in July.

Carter, Taylor, and Jayden Chomik attended CCYA which was held at the same time in Olds. They all had lots of fun, met new people and learned a lot. In August our club

for the car to be parked there so the complainant was updated.

Late that night, police received several complaints of a male on the shoulder of Highway 14 attempting to flag down passing vehicles. Police attended the area and located the male in question who had gotten his vehicle stuck on an approach. Police provided the male with a courtesy ride back to Viking.

On October 10, police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle north of Viking. Police attended the area; however, the vehicle in question was no longer on scene.

Later that night, police received a report of a vehicle stuck in a slough just west of Kinsella. Police attended and spoke with the driver who advised he had been westbound when an eastbound vehicle had crossed the centre line forcing him to take evasive action to avoid a collision. He had entered the ditch and ended up in the slough but was able to exit his car and swim to safety and had then called 911. The eastbound vehicle did not stop and continued on its way. Police are following up on this incident.

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was asked to do a barbeque at the Bruce Hotel as part of their car show. It was a great fundraiser for our club, and we’re grateful to the Bruce Hotel for inviting us. In September we did some community service by picking rocks at

the Bruce Cemetery for their expansion. We always enjoy helping our community out when we can. We can’t wait for this new year to start and for all the exciting things to come.

It's October which

means it's time for our club to start up for another year. Hopefully this will be a normal year where we can do more fun stuff with our members in person! September 30, we met to decide on when and where to have

our weigh in. It will be on October 24 at 10 a.m. at the Chomik farm. If you are new and wanting to join our club, or just wanting some information, you can give our leader Robbie a call at 780-3366424.

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A Free Weekly Publication Serving All of Beaver County Wednesday, October 13, 2021, Volume 14, Issue 41

Corporate review made public on county website

Patricia Harcourt

A corporate review and hiring of a new CAO were controversial issues that closed out county council’s final moments on Oct. 18.

The organizational review has been made public on the Beaver County website following a split decision motion to accept it at the meeting.

Hrabec (Division 3) said certain “facts” would come out once the corporate review was made public, stating: “As most are aware Beaver County has moved forward with administrative changes which will be outlined by facts that will be released on Wednesday (Oct. 6) with our Corporate Organizational Review.”

Hrabec was referring to the firing of CAO. Bob Beck as “administrative changes.”

Council had voted 3-2 to make the review public on the county website and to the newly elected council at an orientation meeting in early November.

The outgoing council discussed details of the review during a closed session at this final meeting. Once back in public session, Hrabec said there were reasons for the firing of former CAO Bob Beck but said personnel issues made a publication of the complete review not a good idea.

Beck was fired at a special meeting Sept. 28, just a week before council’s final meeting.

It has turned into a controversial move with two councillors voting against the firing, a motion which was made by Reeve Jim Kallal. Kallal was strongly in favour of dismissing Beck and was able to accomplish this task before leaving office, with support from Hrabec and Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson.

Hrabec made the motion at council to accept the corporate review, which passed 3-2, and to authorize the publication of the report on the county’s website - as well as to the newly elected council during orientation on October 27.

Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook

and Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce voted against the motion on the following points.

Bruce said he still believed “the timing is off” for having a corporate review prior to an election, stating it would have been better to have it done a year earlier or after the election.

But he said “there is good information in it and hopefully the new council will take advantage of it.”

Smook opposed it because councillors were being asked to accept a report that had not been made public, had no open discussion and wasn’t even included in the agenda package.

“We’re being asked to accept it when we haven’t spoken about it publicly,” he said. Indeed, comments on social media indicated people had no idea why Beck had been fired.

Hrabec provided a staunch defence of the corporate review and firing of Beck.

“I made a motion to accept (the report) because it’s fact based,” he said, adding he felt a public discussion now would lapse into “emotionalism and unprofessionalism.

“I’ve asked you and Jim to bury the hatchet because it has divided our council,” he said, adding: “We have to make decisions.”

Hrabec told council he respected each one of them as a councillor: “We all tried to hold up our end of the bargain.”

After the election, he noted that Smook “will be there as an elected person,” on the new council, having won by acclamation in Division 1, an indication Smook will have input about the review at that time.

Hrabec said he “likes to follow the facts,” and recognized the challenges, but didn’t agree with Smook’s efforts to discuss the review publicly instead of inclosed session.

“Councillor Smook (would) present the whole un-redacted document,” for the sake of transparency, he said. But “you can’t just open everything up,” he said, referring to items such as personnel issues.

“The organizational review and the CAO leaving are part and parcel (of all that),” he said, so public discussion “taints it.”

Hrabec also defended the consultant who did the review calling him “very respected.” He spoke of “things ratepayers see,” such as “the previous CAO received a cash raise of (over) $37,000 and extra benefits,” earlier in his tenure.

“It’s time to do a reduction on the wages,” he said, suggesting a 1.5 per cent cap on raises.

“Councillor Bruce had a point about pro-rating (wages),” he said. “We need to think outside of the box and come up with processes that are fair.”

Hrabec said paying out on the CAO contracts in order to fire Beck “broke my heart,” adding: “But we had to stop the (financial) bleeding.”

Referring to his re-election chances, he said: “Whether I come back or not, I wanted to fight for this…I am willing to fight for the ratepayers…and (help) implement a key budget decision and realignment.”

He also argued that there are “many employees who have embraced this review.” But Hrabec admitted to also having heard the “triumvirate of three’ remarks referring to the voting patterns of himself, Kallal and Councillor Dale Pederson.

“Those involved should be proud,” he said, of the initiatives just accomplished. However, he did agree that “the timing wasn’t the best. ..But now we have a playbook for the new council.

“These are honest comments,” he said, calling it “a good document which is why I support that.”

Smook clarified his objections were “because the company doing this report was the only one considered” to do the job. “Otherwise, you’ve spoken your peace and here we are,” he said, to Hrabec.

Kallal said he had earlier asked then CAO Beck to do a corporate review which never happened.

He said that, after three months, the document that has been submitted to

council is large, “but it’s not a policy, it can be changed.”

Smook replied by stating that “some parts of it are okay,” but he called other parts of the document “a three headed monster.”

To that, Kallal said: “You are in by acclamation,” referring to the next council after the election, also inferring that Smook can make changes then.

Interim CAO Margaret Jones asked that council delete the word “consider” in publicizing the full report on the county’s website, and this ensured that the document would be published rather than merely considered for publication.

In the end, the motion passed 3-2 with Smook and Bruce opposed.

After that, council rescheduled the next regular meeting which normally runs after the organizational meeting to Nov. 3.

This leaves the rest of Oct. 27 after the organizational takes place for the new council’s orientation meeting which will hear the corporate review report.

Council continued with the final actions to get the recruitment of a new CAO underway by passing another motion.

The initial motion was changed upon a request from Smook. The motion read, “that council direct administration to invite the four recruitment companies listed in the RFP (Request for Proposal) for selection consideration, and post the RFP for CAO recruitment services on the county website.”

This final point was because Smook felt local people should be given a chance to try for the position.

Another motion by Hrabec also passed, “that inquiries regarding CAO recruitment be directed to the Reeve in office at the time of the inquiry.”

Reeve Kallal then made his final motion of his term in office, which stated, “that all of council be involved in the interview and selection process of the new CAO.” This motion passed unanimously.

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Reeve Kallal bids county residents farewell in letter after not seeking re-election It has been a honour to serve the residents of Beaver County over these past four years. COVID-19 has certainly brought challenges to us all.

Sincere thanks to Council, all of our staff and front line workers that have dealt with the day to day challenges and compliance of the Pandemic.

I have made the decision to not seek re-election as another four year term would put me closer to 80 than 70 years old if elected. It is now time to spend quality time with the family and friends.

It was a busy four years for Council as I reflect back.

Beaver County early in the term lost millions of dollars of revenue related to the insolvency of the oil and gas sector and was still able to maintain a budget that would not affect or increase taxes to our residents. As well during this crisis, Council was able to reduce small business tax and hold residential and farm tax to a minimum. We were able to accommodate economic development with tax incentives and road construction for the P&H grain terminal in Viking. As a major share holder of our landfill in Ryley we were able to develop a Municipal Controlled Corporation with our municipal partners that will be governed for the municipalities by a professional board. This change has already proven financially beneficial as the County now is able to not only receive a higher rate of dividend income but receives tax revenue which since the landfill inception was not allowed to assess the land fill under the Municipal Government Act. This will also put a more transparent operational style in the hands of all municipal management.

The newly elected council will take over the County in very good financial shape as we were able to put significant amounts of revenue back into reserves during this four year term.

Council was faced with a set back in this last quarter of our term with the sudden announcement of CAO Bob Beck who announced he would be off on leave for three months. This came as a big surprise to Council and resulted in a mutual leave agreement after 12 years of service to the County. All of Council wish the very best to CAO Beck and his family and thank him for his dedication and service.

I will close off with this. “Beaver County is a great place to call home.” I have had the honour to serve for 10 years, seven years as the Reeve, and have seen a lot of change. Council has always adapted and listened to our residents and municipal partners.

The County is diverse in nature from our east end that supplies our non renewable natural resources of petroleum and gravel as well as our most sustainable GDP Agriculture. We span 120 plus Kilometres east to west with agriculture the main stay between our borders. Our west end is where the majority of our population resides and they contribute to our communities, as well the residents are a significant contributor to the County tax assessment.

A cool phenomena for me as of late and a real benefit for the County was the reclamation of the County owned gravel pit in Kinsella and the prospecting for gravel which to previous councils, contractors and general public were a waste of time. This effort will net the County hundreds of thousands of dollars with a stock pile of very high quality gravel and material.

I leave you with that and wish all that are seeking to serve their respective constituencies GOOD LUCK on October 18, Municipal Election Day. “AGAIN, IT WAS AND HAS BEEN AN HONOUR TO SERVE.” Respectfully, Jim Kallal, Beaver County

LARGE IT TEM COLLECTION IS UN NDERWAY Our fall f large iitem collection i program continues. i This i bii annual collection service is offered free to residents of the towns and villages in Beaver County. Between these collection dates, all residents can take their large items to the nearest transfer station. Due to the pandemic, we have had to modify our collection program. Some locations will receive curbside pick up and others will have central collection areas.

Please check the schedule below to confirm.

In order to make it easier for our staff to use their equipment to pick up your large items, it is important that your items be placed directly on the street. Using our skid steer to lift items off the grass can potentially damage your lawn, so in order to collect these items, staff would need to manually pick them up. Your help by putting your items out for collection properly will help our staff to safely remove your large items for disposal.

Below is an example of items our stafff found placed for disposal in the la arge item collection program. These items, although o the street, t, are not placed properly on large items. These e items do not need to be saved for this program and can be placed dirrectly into the waste collection bin in the alley any time through hout the year. Please be reminded that this program is for large items only. The example to the right, although contains large items acceptable through the program, are not placed on the street. These items on the grass must be collected manually by staff as the grass may be damaged if they use their equipment to re etrieve them. them These are the remaining dates for the fall collection c program: x

Thursday, October 14 - Town of Tofield (ittems to be placed on the street, not lawn or driveway)

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Tuesday, y, October 19 to Thursday, October 21 - Village of Holden (no curbside collection) bring your items to o the collection bins:

x

x empty lot at 5024Ϟ50 St x Gazebo Park entrance located on 51 Stt x ˕˘˦˜˗˘ ʵ˘˔˩˘˥ ʶˢ˨ˡ˧ˬϠ˦ ʧ ˕˜ˡ˦ ˢˡ ʧʫ ˆ˧ x west side of Public Works shop at 4920 0Ϟ48 Ave Thursday, October 28 - Town of Viking (ittems to be placed on the street, not lawn or driveway)

If you have questions regarding what is i accepted in this program, please call our office at 780.663.2 2038, extension 102.

Toll Free: 1.855.221.2038 Ph: 780.6 663.2038 50117 Range g Road 173 (Secondary y Highway g y 854) Box 322, Ryley, AB T0B 4A0

Ryley Landfill Hours: Weekd kday ays 9:00am- 4:30pm; m; Saturd rdays ys /ST STATS9:00am - 3:00pm;Close sed Sundays ys NOTE:customers must arrive at least 15 minuttes prior to closing; Administration Offices closed from 12:0 00 - 1:00 pm

Lindbrook Transfer Station H Hours: Tues 10:30 am - 5:30 pm; Thurs 11:30 am - 6:30 pm m; Sat 10:30 - 5:30 pm

Tofield Transfer Station Ho ours: Wed, Fri and Sat 10:30 am - 5:3 30 pm

Viking Transfer Station Ho ours: Tues es 10:30am-5:30pm;Sat10:30am- 5:30pm

Kinsella Transfer Station Ho ours: Wed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; Fri 11:00 am m - 5:00 pm

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Division 5 Councillor elected by acclamation, wants increased efficiency Patricia Harcourt Dale Pederson doesn’t have to run for re-election as his seat as Beaver County Councillor for Division 5 remained unchallenged.

Although candidates will compete for seats in the county’s Divisions 2, 3, and 4, Pederson is getting a pass on campaigning for municipal elections set for Oct. 18.

The incumbent will be serving another four-year term starting at the organizational and orientation meetings of a newly elected council on Oct. 27.

Reflecting on the past four years, Pederson called being a county councillor “a total new learning experience.”

He added: “It takes three years to get to know it,” before an election comes along that could remove a councillor right after getting the hang of it all.

As a first term councillor, Pederson still had some opinions about what he would like to see change on council.

“I’m disappointed in the lack of speed getting things done,” he said, adding he “wants to see the efficiency improve on the decision-making side.”

As for his own projects, Pederson said he “won’t give up on the 870,” referring to getting pavement laid on Secondary Highway 870. This in spite of the fact he knows that the province has its own set of priorities and road projects list.

Pederson believes that the vehicle count used by the province is a bit unfair. With the road as poor as it is now, it is logical to have a vehicle count of only about 100 a day.

“If they did the paving I believe the traffic count would go up to 400,” he said. He also believes that paving the 870 would dramatically reduce the bottleneck at the intersection in Viking where three highways and a railway crossing intersect.”

“With Highways 14, 13 and 619 all meeting here along with the train tracks, there is a terrible bottleneck,” he said, at that intersection. It serves to impede access to the grain elevator on the other side, and the ability of emergency vehicles to transport patients to and from the hospital.

“Access is being compromised,” he said.

While he continues to serve as a councillor for a second term, Pederson is grateful for the feedback from ratepayers that has given him his election by acclamation.

“I would like to believe that I have the support of the majority of the residents of the division, and I sincerely thank the people for that support.

I’m privileged with not having to campaign.”

That being said, Pederson added: “And some may think that I should be quiet.” But he said that, In the 2017 municipal election which originally elected him, there was an 80 per cent turnover on council. Pederson said this meant that “people wanted a change in direction,” and, at the time he heard from ratepayers who wanted a change that “had” to be, which he said was accomplished Sept. 28.

A special meeting had been held on Sept. 28 by county council which passed a motion to dismiss the then CAO of the county.

“The change was implemented,” said Pederson. He urged the public to read the newly released Corporate Governance Review on the county’s website.

Pederson also cited the county policy manual on Council/Administration Roles and Responsibilities, CCL 001, where it reads: “Council is to give direction, make policy decisions and represent the public interest.” Pederson said

that, according to Section 153 of the MGA - General Duties of Councillors that, at the top of the list is “to consider the welfare and interests of the municipality as a whole etc.

“These documents along with others, including the Code of Conduct Bylaw 18-1060 are what I use in guiding my decisions,” he said, adding: “I am NOT in a corner of a “Golden Triangle” as has been suggested.”

Pederson also thanked outgoing Reeve Jim Kallal “for all the hard work, extra work, and common sense presented over the last four years on behalf of Beaver County.

“Best wishes on your retirement, Jim,” he said.

Survey: Working Together to Define Elder Abuse

Tofield Bypass

Working Together to Define Elder Abuse - Survey

Upon completion of the new rail crossing on Highway 834, Alberta Transportation and CN Rail found that the grade of the new crossing may cause a clearance issue for drivers hauling longer trailers or low clearance vehicles.

Alberta Transportation and CN Rail have made a temporary fix for drivers, however a permanent fix is being worked on and will be implemented in the spring. The speed limit on Highway 834 near the rail crossing has been lowered to 30 km/hr. and drivers are asked to cross with caution or use an alternate route.

Alberta’s government is seeking input from the public to update the definition of elder abuse.

A new public survey is now open and Albertans are invited to provide input into the new definition of elder abuse. The revised definition will be used to inform legislation, policies and programs to better meet the needs of seniors and support organizations. As the foundation for this work and a new provincial strategy to prevent and fight elder abuse, a clear and specific definition will improve the safety and well-being of seniors across the province.

Stakeholders and the public can share their thoughts on the enhanced definition through the survey at:

http://www.alberta.ca/elder-abuse-prevention-engagement.aspx The survey is open until Oct. 25.

Voting During COVID-19 On October 18, residents will have the opportunity to exercise their democratic right and vote for a municipal councillor, school board trustee, and senate nominee, as well as voice their opinion on the two Provincial referendum questions.

COVID-19 presents unique challenges for the election process. Beaver County takes the health and safety of the public and its election workers seriously and has implemented the following measures to prevent the spread of the virus:

Contact 780-663-3732 calp@beaver.ab.ca

The Provincial mask mandate is in place. Election workers will be wearing masks, and we ask that you wear your mask while in the Voting Station. If you forget your mask, one will be made available to you.

Advance voting opportunities are available during the week of October 12-15 to reduce congestion at the Voting Stations. Refer to the Notice of Election for details.

You may vote by Special Ballot if you are unable to vote at the Advance Vote or on Election Day. Contact the Returning Officer at 780-663-3730 for more information.

Voting Stations will be sanitized regularly throughout the day.

The Voting Stations will be arranged to enhance physical distancing. Please be patient if you are asked to wait outside the Voting Station until others leave.

A single-use pencil will be provided to you to vote.

Plexiglas shields will be in place to protect you and the Deputy Returning Officer when you pick up and return your ballot.

Make a difference in the lives of adult learners!

Thank you for working with us to respect the health and safety protocols during the municipal election.

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

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

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ADVANCE VOTING NOTICE OF ELECTION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION Local Authorities Election Act (Section 12, 35, 46, 73, 74) Alberta Senate Election Act (Sections 5, 37) Referendum Act (Section 7)

Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 12, 35, 46, 53) Alberta Senate Election Act (Sections 5, 37) Referendum Act (Section 7 Local Jurisdiction: Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given:

Local Jurisdiction: Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given: A. That an election will be held for the filling of the following offices: Number of Office(s) Vacancies Councillor 1 Councillor 1 Councillor 1 Councillor 1

NOTICE OF ELECTION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION

Ward or Electoral Division Number Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Division 5

B.

That an election will be held for the election of a Senate nominee for the purposes of the Alberta Senate Election Act.

C.

That a vote of the electors will be held on the following referendum question(s) under the Referendum Act. • Should section 36(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 – Parliament and the government of Canada’s commitment to the principle of making equalization payments – be removed from the constitution?

A. That an election will be held for the filling of the following offices: Number of Ward or Electoral Office(s) Vacancies Division Number Councillor 1 Division 2 Councillor 1 Division 3 Councillor 1 Division 4 Councillor 1 Division 5 B. That an election will be held for the election of a Senate nominee for the purposes of the Alberta Senate Election Act. C. That a vote of the electors will be held on the following referendum question(s) under the Referendum Act. • Should section 36(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 – Parliament and the government of Canada’s commitment to the principle of making equalization payments – be removed from the constitution?

• Do you want Alberta to adopt year-round Daylight Saving Time, which is summer hours, eliminating the need to change our clocks twice a year?

Voting will take place on the 18th day of October, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Voting Stations will be located at: Division 1

-Repsol Community Center (300 Main Street, Chauvin, AB)

Division 2

-Edgerton Agricultural Hall (4916 50th Street, Edgerton, AB)

Division 3

-Edgerton Agricultural Hall (4916 50th Street, Edgerton, AB) -Rosedale Hall (SE 4-46-4-W4M)

Division 4

-Wainwright Communiplex (700 2nd Avenue, Wainwright, AB)

Division 5

-Riverdale Family Centre (NW 29-46-6-W4M) -Wainwright Communiplex (700 2nd Avenue, Wainwright, AB)

VOTER IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act includes a requirement for a person to provide one piece of proof of identity and current residence in order to vote.

Division 6

-Irma Elks Hall (4914 50th Street, Irma AB) -Wainwright Communiplex (700 2nd Avenue, Wainwright, AB)

The basic proof of identity and current residence requirement set out in Section 53 can be satisfied by:

Division 7

-Irma Elks Hall (4914 50th Street, Irma AB) -Riverdale Family Centre (NW 29-46-6-W4M)

•

Do you want Alberta to adopt year-round Daylight Saving Time, which is summer hours, eliminating the need to change our clocks twice a year?

ADVANCE VOTING For those unavailable to vote on October 18th, 2021 advance voting will take place on the 16th day of October, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The voting station will be located at: Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 Administration Office 717 – 14 Ave Wainwright, AB T9W 1B3

- Identification issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial or local) which contains a photograph of the elector and their name and address; or - Identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act to establish an elector’s name and current address.

Please visit the MD of Wainwright website at www.mdwainwright.ca for additional the MD Administration Office at (780) 842-4454.

information or contact

Dated at the Town of Wainwright, in the Province of Alberta, this 22nd day of September, 2021.

Neil Loonen (Returning Officer)

VOTER IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must be one or more of: - Identification issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial or local) which contains a photograph of the elector and their name and address; or - Identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act to establish an elector’s name and current address.

As required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act. Please visit the MD of Wainwright website at www.mdwainwright.ca for additional information or contact the MD Administration Office at (780) 842-4454.

Dated at the Town of Wainwright, in the Province of Alberta, this 22nd day of September, 2021.

Neil Loonen (Returning Officer)

NOTICE OF ELECTION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION

ADVANCE VOTING NOTICE OF ELECTION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION

Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 12, 35, 46, 53)

Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 12, 35, 46, 53)

Local Jurisdiction: Buffalo Trail School Division, Province of Alberta Local Jurisdiction: Buffalo Trail School Division, Province of Alberta

Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices:

Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices: Office(s) Public School Trustee

Number of Vacancies 1

Ward or Electoral Division Number Buffalo Trail School Division Ward 3, Electoral Subdivision #3

The Public School Trustee is to be elected by residents of part of the Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 lying west of Highway 41, including CFB Wainwright at Denwood, and the Village of Irma.

ADVANCE VOTING For those unavailable to vote on October 18th, 2021 advance voting will take place on the 16th day of October, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The voting station will be located at: Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 Administration Office 717 – 14 Ave Wainwright, Alberta VOTER IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act includes a requirement for a person to provide one piece of proof of identity and current residence in order to vote.

The basic proof of identity and current residence requirement set out in Section 53 can be satisfied by: - Identification issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial or local) which contains a photograph of the elector and their name and address; or - Identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act to establish an elector’s name and current address.

Dated at the Town of Wainwright, in the Province of Alberta, this 22nd day of September, 2021.

Neil Loonen (Returning Officer)

Office(s) Public School Trustee

Number of Vacancies 1

Ward or Electoral Division Number Buffalo Trail School Division Ward 3, Electoral Subdivision #3

The Public School Trustee is to be elected by residents of part of the Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 lying west of Highway 41, including CFB Wainwright at Denwood, and the Village of Irma.

Voting will take place on the 18th day of October, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Voting Stations will be located at: Irma

-Irma Elks Hall (4914 50th Street, Irma, AB)

Wainwright

-Wainwright Communiplex (700 2nd Avenue, Wainwright, AB) -Riverdale Family Centre (NW 29-46-6 W4M)

VOTER IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act includes a requirement for a person to provide one piece of proof of identity and current residence in order to vote.

The basic proof of identity and current residence requirement set out in Section 53 can be satisfied by: - Identification issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial or local) which contains a photograph of the elector and their name and address; or - Identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act to establish an elector’s name and current address.

Dated at the Town of Wainwright, in the Province of Alberta, this 22th day of September, 2021.

Neil Loonen (Returning Officer)

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____________________ CARD CARD OF OF THANKS THANKS

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The family of the late Douglas Hogstead would like to extend our sincere gratitude. Thank you to all the friends and family that dropped off food.

Thank you for all the beautiful flowers. Thank you for all the donations made in Doug’s memory.

A huge thank you to all the friends and our great community that took our crop off, Wow! Thank you to the Bruce Stampede Association for the use of the grounds and the cleaning up after.

Thank you to Alvin Sorenson for all your kindness and the beautiful service. Thank you to Rose Mae and Staff at Viking Funeral Services for all their kindness, love, and support given to us at this difficult time.

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TM40/42p ____________________ FOR FOR RENT RENT Wild Rose Co-op Is looking to rent a 40x80 heated building located in Sedgewick across from the Home and Farm Centre for $1,600.00 per month plus utilities. Available for rent ASAP and for more information call Sarah at 780672-3107

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41p ________________________ 3 Truck Bays plus office area with reception are for rent.

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41p ____________________ REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE Great Commercial lot for sale on Main Street in Viking, AB. Only one like it. Asking $19,999 OBO. Serviced.

Large attractive location, would be perfect for constructing a new building.

Build yourself an office, rent an upstairs apartment. Or vice versa. Pays for itself! Or place a pre-built on the property.

Located next to bottle depot and restaurant, near Food Bank/FCSS, across from bank and financial advisors, near liquor stores and school. Or just buy the lot now and wait for values to go up once COVID is over. Call Barb at Swan City Realty at 780-3850631 if interested 41p

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Pregnant and infected with COVID-19 a risk for both mother and baby Patricia Harcourt Editor

Mothers-to-be usually have a natural instinct to want to protect their babies inside the womb from any harm.

However, that protective instinct can be misplaced when it comes to getting a vaccination for COVID-19 when it is believed the vaccine could be harmful for the in utero child.

There appears to be a growing trend where unvaccinated pregnant women are getting infected with the virus and end up in the hospital or intensive care units with severe COVID symptoms.

Pregnant women are at higher risk of being admitted to hospital and developing com-

plications that need intensive care, states Alberta Health Services in a warning released last week.

“You’re also more likely to have a premature birth and this may put your baby’s health at risk,” states AHS. “Serious complications related to COVID-19 are more common if you’re pregnant than if you’re not pregnant for those in their childbearing years.”

Some women think vaccines affect their fertility but AHS says there is no harm to

Darian Kozak

reproductive health by getting innoculated for COVID, calling it “a good proactive step to take even before pregnancy.”

This is because “vaccines make your immunity stronger by building antibodies to help prevent disease.

“Vaccination allows immunity to be passed from mother to infant, helping to protect your baby for the first few months of life,” states AHS. And immunization reduces the spread of the virus to others,

403-740-2934 780-888-7441 (Dispatch) Hardisty, AB

including the baby.

AHS recommends getting the vaccine anytime during the pregnancy, and says the mRNA vaccines are the safest type of vaccine to get during pregnancy. They are recommended even for those trying to get pregnant.

Vaccines are available at an AHS clinic, participating pharmacy or doctor’s office.

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UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE 1713061 Alberta Ltd. & Shane Anderson (Live Onsite Auction) Calmar, Alberta Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Calmar, Alberta - 5026 - 42 Ave, Calmar, AB DIRECTIONS: Being from the junction of Highway 39 & Secondary 795 go south across railroad tracks to 43 Avenue, then west to end of street.

Watch For Signs. GST will be charged where applicable. Lunch Available.

Real Estate: Selling at 1:00 p.m.

5026 - 42 Avenue, Calmar, AB SE 25-49-27-W4th In the Town of Calmar. Lot is fenced with a 8’ high chain link and has two 40’ wide gates, one on the north side and one on the south side of property; Property Taxes for 2021 $4857.73. Land will be sold on owner’s approval. Real Estate transactions handled by Remax Realty contact Dawn Heisler 780-619-2564 Skidsteer: 2008 Caterpillar 272C Skidsteer c/w construction bucket, CAH, & aux. hyd., approx 400 hrs, S/N RED01566 Skidsteer Attachments: 8” Degalman Snow Bucket; Set Cat Pallet Forks; *Sold Seperately from Skidsteer Light Plant: 2012 Magnum 20 KW Light Tower, approx. 100 hrs., S/N 1202245, like new Buildings: 24’x26’ Portable Shop, splits in ½ c/w insulated walls, floor, roof, 1-man door on back, 1 set double doors in front c/w lights & plug-ins, mounted on skids, metal siding inside & outside; 10’x30’x11’ High Pipe Frame Metal Clad Shed, open front; *Buildings need to be moved off within 5 days after Auction Tools & Misc: Miller Thunderbolt 225 Electric Welder c/w cables; MotoMaster 150 amp Battery Charger; Stihl Chainsaw; 12-Drawer Tool Box; Cutoff Saw; Banding Machine; Craftsman Tool Cabinet; 4-Wheel Trailer c/w 4’x6’ deck; (2) Bolt Bins c/w bolts; 5’ Quad Blade; 100-gal. Tidy Tank c/w hand pump; Set 3’ Alum. Scaffolding; Six 5’

Scaffolding; Three 8’ Scaffolding Platforms; 4’x8’ HD Welding Table; 40’ Chainlink Gate; Three 40’ Mat Frames, need wood; Assort.

Pipe Racks; 20’x6” Culvert; 50’x24” Culvert; Assort 4”-6” Pipe; Reese 16K 5thWheel Hitch c/w railings; 8’ Ramps; 250gal. Water Tank; Assort. Iron c/w rack; 2’x6’ Wooden Work Bench; Assort. Plastic Decking; Alum. Truck Tool Box; Saw Horses; Assort. Used Lumber & Plywood; Assort. Chains & Boomers; Ext. Cords; Jerry Cans; Fire Extinguishers; Assort.

Nuts, Bolts, Screws; Rachet Straps; Slings; 8” Pipe Vise; Table Saw; (2) Air Compressors; 12V Winch; Hammers; Welding Rods; Assort. Drills, Sockets, Wrenches; Tile Cutter; 1-T Chain Hoist; Assort. Trailer Hitches; Gas Weeders; Gear Pullers; Quad Ramps; 13” Scroll Saw; Magnetic Lights; Grease Guns; Chain Tongs; Shovels; Bars; 24” Roller Magnet; Kenmore Fridge; Precision Pushmower; And many more items too numerous to mention Antiques & Horse Tack: 1900’s Roll Top Desk; National Cash Register; Trunks; 18” Western Saddle; 16-17” Rossi English Close Contact Jumping Saddle; 16” Big Horn Synthetic Western Saddle; Various Standard Bred Driving Harness & Lines; Two Sulkies, one on wheels; Several Leather Saddle Bags; Blankets; Galvanized Feed Storage Containers; Saddle Stands; Driving Collars; Yokes & Hames; Pig Feeder; Grass Catcher; Garden Supplies; Cast Iron Corn Seeders; Planters; Plus More

Visit our website for full listings and pictures: www.millersauctionservice.com Auctioneer Note: Due to health reasons therefore this Sale. Plan on attending. Skidsteer and Light Plant like new, lots of tools.

For viewing contact Shane at 780-499-1929 or Miller’s Auction Service at 780-722-2705 or 780789-2226. www.millersauctionservice.com This list is subject to additions or deletions.

TERMS: Cash or valid cheques, certified check, bank draft or bank letter of credit, ALVIN MILLER (780) 789-2226 e-transfer, Mastercard and Visa (3% or Cell 920-6738 useage fee on M/C & Visa transactions).

TREVOR MILLER (780) 722-2705 No purchases to be removed until BARRY KASHA (780) 374-2472 Camrose, Daysland, Killam, Tofield, Holden settlement has been made. List is subject to additions and/or deletions. Neither the Kingman, Rosalind, Viking Clerk: Tera Lange owner, the auctioneer or staff of the auctioneer shall be held responsible for “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, any loss or accident on or off the auction Friendly Service, Give Us A Call” site.

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Otto Sellin Associate 780-608-3820

Bud James Associate 780-385-0027

Heather Ryan Associate 780-878-8021

Jennifer Shields Associate 780-781-3304

Rose Country Realty Ltd. 780-385-3100 5012 - 50 Street, Killam FORESTBURG

887 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ many renos. Call Corey $65,000.

MLS #CA0194090

FORESTBURG

1,600 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 3 bath bungalow w/ fireplace, finished basement, fenced yard and dble det. htd. garage.

Call Corey $184,000 MLS #A1038867

HEISLER

1,889 sq.ft. 4 bdrm bungalow w/ finished basement, sgle. att. garage, RV access/parking and parking pad.

Call Kim $215,000 MLS #A1133034

HOLDEN

912sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/2 baths, main floor laundry, oak cabinets and heated garage. $68,000 Call Corey MLS #CA0151826

1,400 sq.ft. 3 bdrm 1-1/2 storey w/ large deck, pull thru driveway, sgle det garage, RV parking and some renos. Call Corey $105,000 MLS #A1130858

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1,658 sq.ft. 4 bdrm 3 level split w/ open floor plan & large living rm w/ in flr heat, new carpet, garden doors to patio & no maintenance deck.

Call Corey $215,000 MLS #A1139842

2,980 sq.ft. 6 bdrm, 3.5 bath 2 storey on 0.28 ac. lot w/ covered veranda, finished basement, sgle htd garage & shop w/ bath, shed & gated parking.

Call Corey $420,000 MLS #A1144378

1,364 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ main floor laundry, completed basement, central A/C & att. dble garage.

Call Corey $165,000 MLS #A1007366

Residential lots ready to build on in new subdivision.

Lots are located on the west side of the village.

All services are at the lot line. Prices range from $40,600 to $67,600 Call Corey for more info.

KILLAM Various residential lots available. Services ready to be hooked up.

For sizes and pricing call Bud.

HARDISTY

1,193 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow with spacious rooms and 20’x32’ single det. garage. Call Bud $96,000 MLS #A1099744

KILLAM

1,031 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow located on 4 lots of highway frontage has many possibilities - renovating, repurpose the building for your commercial venture or even start fresh. Call Bud $39,900 MLS #A1114008

1,488 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 2 bath cottage style home w/ large living area, spacious yard, deck, single det. garage & RV parking.

Call Bud $165,000 MLS #A1119226

999 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath bi-level w/ sgle. att. garage, shed, deck & huge fenced back yard.

Call Bud $200,000 MLS #A1092047

1,582 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath 4-level split w/ open concept living area, 2 level deck & large fenced yard.

Call Bud $279,000 MLS #A1100671

Residential 65’x120’ lot.

Ready for development.

Call Bud $24,900.

MLS #A1149696

SEDGEWICK

1200 sq. ft. 3 bdrm, 4 bath mobile home on its own lot. Backs onto golf course. Call Kim $72,900. MLS CA0075798

1,448 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath modular home w/ addition, electric fireplace, decks, det. dble. garage & private back yard. Call Bud $94,900 MLS #A1128931

REDUCED 1,452 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 3 bath bungalow w/ fully finished basement located in town on 5 acres.

Call Bud $362,000 MLS #A1105471

1,139 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ fireplace, newer furnace, deck, patio, updated windows & doors.

Call Bud $179,000 MLS #A1131006

Andy Zetsen Associate 780-608-9427

Nancy Snook Associate 780-781-5346

Wendy Graff Associate 780-608-6082

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1,244 sq.ft. 3 bdrm modular home w/ new furnace, deck w/ ramp, garage & private backyard.

Call Bud $39,000 MLS #A1138126

4,014 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 2 bath open floor plan converted church is situated on 2 lots. Call Bud $186,000 MLS #A1099744

Kim Meyer Associate 780-608-5393

Residential 84’ x 120’ lot ready for development.

Call Bud $49,000 MLS #A1149688

GALAHAD

1,076sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/2 baths, partially completed basement and double garage. $120,000 Call Corey MLS CA0103808

864sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ 2 baths, open kitchen and eating area. Attached dbl garage. $130,000 Call Corey MLS CA0151077

962 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ finished basement, deck front & rear porch. Call Kim $129,900 MLS #A1118423

Corey Jacobsen Associate 780-608-8180

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970 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ extensive renos on a large lot & det. garage.

Call Bud $99,000 MLS #A1091314

FORESTBURG - 3,000 sq. ft. bldg set up for retail or office space.

Storage area behind front, large shop/work area set up for a body shop. Call Corey. $89,000.

MLS CA0111479 -------FORESTBURG - 9,615 sq.ft. motel w/ 25 fully furnished units (9 kitchenettes). Includes a manager suite & large office area.

Call Otto $299,000 MLS A1079326 -------FORESTBURG – Building and business. Turn key business opportunity. Recycling bottle, electronic depot, café & ice cream shop. Highway location.

Call Corey $920,000 MLS #CA0177964 -------KILLAM - Residential 65’x120’ lot. Ready for development. Call Bud. $35,000.

MLS #CA0137753 -------KILLAM/SEDGEWICK – 15 ac. parcel situated on Hwy 13 close to Flagstaff Regional Airport and zoned for Hwy. Commercial District. Call Bud $99,000 MLS #A1095349 -------KILLAM - Various commercial lots available. Tax incentives available to help get you started.

For sizes and pricing Call Bud. ---SEDGEWICK - 2,040 sq.ft. retail space available in heart of downtown. Call Bud $97,500 MLS #A1052052 ---VIKING - 2,156 sq.ft. well established burger and pizza business w/ newly updated interior, fully equipped kitchen, lots of parking & great location. Call Otto $249,900 MLS#A1062052 ---VIKING - 2,400 sq.ft. well established catering business and sit down eating area is located on main street Viking. Kitchen is well equipped w/ gas ranges, ovens, walk-in refrigerator & freezer, etc.

Call Otto $549,000 MLS #A1102597 ---VIKING - 25 room Motor Inn located at the intersection of Hwy 14 & 36 featuring accommodation, an 88 seat restaurant, 123 lounge w/ dance flr & VLTs, liquor store & conference facility. Call Otto or Bud $1,490,000 MLS #A1130825

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Irma News Irma High School officially opened on September 26, 1921, so this marks the 100th year of high school education in our village.

A small celebration evening is being IRMA NEWS planned for early

By Marjorie Lawson spring to mark this Get well wishes go centenary.

Please remember to out to Irene MacKay vote in the municipal who is in hospital.

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election on October 18. You will be voting for school trustee, Senate candidates, village council, and ballot questions concerning daylight saving time and the principle of equalization.

After several weeks of warm, dry weather, days are feeling cooler with frosty overnight lows.

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In a race against time that will take him high above the Arctic Circle, Harvath will be tested in ways he has never imagined and pushed to a limit few human beings could ever endure. If he succeeds, he'll walk away with everything. If he fails, the United States and its allies will be at the mercy of one of the world's most dangerous actors.

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Contact tracing resumes in schools Patricia Harcourt Editor

Contact tracing for COVID-19 is resuming this week in Alberta schools, including those in Viking and Irma, as the fourth wave continues past Thanksgiving weekend.

The Alberta government is now telling schools to resume public reporting of COVID-19 cases, which is a euphemism for what was earlier called contact tracing.

Contact tracing was discontinued in schools when the health ministry decided to officially revert from a pandemic phase in the province to an endemic phase, requiring more personal responsibility for keeping safe.

When Alberta was “opened up” for summer, contact tracing fell by the wayside but once school resumed in September it started becoming apparent that the fourth wave of COVID-19 was building.

Without any reporting mechanisms in place, and the level of precautions left up to each school division, school administrations were left to their own devices and actual numbers of cases were unknown or often anecdotal in nature.

However, now that contact tracing has been reinstated, the province

promises to take over the contact notifications in schools in November, along with reporting online which schools are experiencing infections and/or outbreaks.

Reporting cases in schools, initiating contact notification in schools, clarifying COVID-19 outbreak definitions, providing rapid testing kits and encouraging school authorities to have proof of vaccination policies for adults, were all announced by the province last week.

Jason Copping, Minister of Health, said his department will identify online each school with at least two COVID-19 cases. Outbreaks will be publicly reported when 10 or more cases are recorded within a 14-day period that were infectious while at school.

And starting Oct. 12, parents will be informed if their child may have been exposed to a COVID-19 case who was infectious while at school.

School authorities will be conducting an interim process of contact notification using data supplied daily by Alberta Health Services. An updated guidance document will be provided directly to school authorities to support them through this process.

Within a few weeks, AHS will take over the

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After resisting the move for the entire month of September, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of Health, states: “By returning to reporting infectious cases to schools like we did last year, we are providing schools the tools and information they need during a challenging fourth wave.

“I encourage everyone to do their part to get vaccinated if you haven’t already and follow all public health measures to protect those around you.”

There will be a rapid test program targeted for kindergarten to Grade 6 for schools experiencing outbreaks. As of Tuesday this week, there 464 schools with cases of the virus, and of those, 13 had outbreaks.

If a class from kindergarten to Grade 6 has three or more infectious cases in a class in a five day period, that class would switch to in home learning. Families will be asked to avoid public places, monitor for symptoms and get tested if the student develops symptoms but will not be asked to quarantine.

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