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Volume 113, Issue 17
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Assessment review paused; new measures announced with less impact to municipal bottom lines Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard announced on Monday, Oct. 19, that her first act after being appointed as Minister was to hit pause on the assessment model review. She said she heard from municipalities from across the province that they would have to raise taxes or cut services to deal with the loss of revenue from each of the four proposed scenarios, saying that she’d landed in the middle of a complex and urgent issue. “Municipalities and the Oil and Gas industry have a strong relationship,” she said, “each need each other.” Allard said Monday that the assessment review will be on hold for three years while extensive consultation between all stakeholders takes place. In the interim, new tax measures were announced. In the first, no property tax will be charged on new wells and pipelines for three years; “To kickstart investment for our energy industry here in Alberta.” This change will be reflected in the 2020-21 assessed values and applied for taxation in 2022/23/24, Allard says. The second measure is to eliminate the well drilling equipment tax (WDET). “Eliminating this tax will encourage industry to drill more wells in our communities at this time, creating more jobs and tax revenue for municipalities by expanding their assessment base.” The final measure, says Allard, will be a lowered assessment on less-productive oil and gas wells. “We are doing these initiatives because you matter, your businesses matter, your families matter, your livelihoods matter, and your communities matter,” Allard says. She said that municipalities across the province indicated that they were willing to be partners with the province in supporting the economy, including the oil and gas sector, and she thanked those municipalities for that commitment. “I expect them to do all they can to
avoid increases to ratepayers and I believe that they will do just that.” She thanked the Rural Municipalities Association (RMA) and Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) for their engagement in the process. “This announcement shows the benefits of collaboration and should result in visibly local results in community after community across Alberta. “It also shows that when we find common ground to support each other and work together, we can and will create better outcomes. We will need to continue working together as this conversation will continue.” Allard says the new measures are meant to provide much-needed certainty to industry, investors, municipalities, and other taxpayers for the next three years. She says in the coming months, the province will be developing a plan for a long-term review of the regulated assessment system, including the ongoing issue of unpaid taxes. “We remain committed to consultations and open dialogue together with industry and our municipal partners.” RMA President Al Kemmere commented on the announcement, first thanking Allard for her efforts and time taken to meet with municipalities. “It has been a tough time this summer for all RMA members as we saw significant challenges from previous scenarios. That’s why we’ve supported this in the form that it is right now because this is a much-modified approach in dealing with the challenges that the oil and gas industry.” Kemmere said, “It’s very important for us to have a good, strong oil and gas industry; much like the oil and gas industry needs to have viable municipalities.” He called the measures a great effort to recognize these important issues while moving forward in the consultation process to try and come up with a solution. “This is about trying to find that See ASSESSMENT P23
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RCMP report suspected fentanyl death Drug overdoses an issue of concern for local Detachment Leslie Cholowsky Editor, with files from Cpl. Trent Cleveland Acting C/O Killam
RCMP in Killam report that an 18year-old woman from Edmonton was brought into a local hospital last Tuesday, Oct. 15, due to a possible fentanyl overdose, where she passed away. Cpl. Trent Cleveland reports that drug overdoses have been an issue of concern to Killam RCMP. Members dealt with 85 occurrences between Oct. 1 and 14. Two 911 hangups, from Killam and Lougheed, were cleared by members. Three suspicious vehicles were reported to police, none were determined to be criminal in nature. RCMP dealt with five animal calls, three concerning injured deer or moose, and two concerning dogs and cattle. BC RCMP asked Killam members to perform a wellbeing check on an elderly individual living in a long term care facility in the region. When members followed up, no concerns were
identified. Killam members also assisted Camrose Police Service with locating two suspects on outstanding warrants. Both were located and released to appear in court. Police were called to the Killam Health Care Centre to assist staff with an uncooperative patient; members attended to keep the peace. RCMP assisted the public on two instances, one relating to a sudden death, the other on a call from a local business reporting a suspicious person on the property. Members mediated in a family dispute between siblings, no charges were laid. The Detachment received a call concerning a breach of recognizance regarding a person being where they were under court order not to be, but cleared when found to be unfounded. A Killam business was broken in to; suspects entered and rummaged through the building, nothing was reported missing. A break in at a Daysland Liquor Store See RCMP P24
Forestburg Fire Department hosts successful weekend food drive
FORESTBURG FIRE DEPT PHOTO
The Forestburg Fire Department held a food drive for the Flagstaff Food Bank on Saturday, Oct. 17, in the parking lot of Moore’s Shop Easy in lieu of their normal pancake breakfast celebrating Fire Prevention Week.
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See full listings at www.realtor.ca
Rose Country Realty Ltd. BROKER 780-385-3100 5012 - 50 Street, Killam DAYSLAND
1,225 sq.ft. 2 bdrm manufactured house on a large lot. Call Andy $135,900 MLS #A1031197
FORESTBURG
864sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ 2 baths, open kitchen and eating area. Attached dbl garage. $130,000 Call Corey MLS CA0151077
Corey Jacobsen Associate 780-608-8180
Loni Bergum Associate 780-385-2000
Bud James Associate 780-385-0027
Otto Sellin Associate 780-608-3820
Heather Ryan Associate 780-878-8021
Jade Hulkovich Jennifer Shields Associate Associate 587-322-3747 780-781-3304
Kim Meyer Associate 780-608-5393
Andy Zetsen Associate 780-608-9427
Nancy Snook Associate 780-781-5346
Dallas Hulkovich Associate 587-282-1195
Wendy Graff Associate 780-608-6082
KILLAM
SEDGEWICK
STROME
1,184 sq.ft. 5 bdrm bungalow w/ developed basement with sauna. Call Bud $164,000 MLS #A1006953
711 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow, main floor laundry, partially finished basement. Call Bud $88,000 MLS #A1002258
1,080 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 3 baths, finished basement, main floor laundry, dble heated garage and RV parking. Call Loni $249,000 MLS #A1024596
FORESTBURG
VIKING 1,367 sq. ft. 3 bdrm w/ main floor laundry, completed basement, central A/C. Attached double garage. $169,000 Call Corey MLS #A1007366
3+1 bdrm bungalow close to school, hospital, shopping & recreation. Call Bud $198,900 MLS #A1012316
887 sq. ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ many renovations and large backyard. $65,000 Call Corey MLS #CA0194090 1,072sq ft family bungalow in quiet cul de sac, 4 bdrms. Completed basement. Detached double garage w/ room for RV parking. Comes w/ 5 appliances. $177,500 Call Corey. MLS CA0172252
912sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/2 baths, main floor laundry, oak cabinets and heated garage. $73,000 Call Corey MLS #CA0151826 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 1,154 sq. ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ large kitchen, main floor laundry, covered deck and single car garage. $124,900 Call Corey MLS CA0151379
1,008 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow, fenced backyard, patio, single det. garage and RV parking. $120,000 Call Corey MLS #A1019861
Various residential lots available. Services ready to be hooked up. For sizes and pricing call Bud. LOUGHEED
2,470 sq/ ft. 5 bdrm, 2 storey home. Features large kitchen, formal dining room, main floor laundry. $300,000 Call Corey MLS #CA0169639
GALAHAD
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. Build your dream home on this affordable residential lot with a park view and walking distance to golf course. Call Corey $34,000 MLS #CA0165020
2 bdrm home w/ major renovations including covered screened deck, rear garage and RV parking. Call Corey $110,000 MLS #CA0189767
HEISLER
1.5 storey 2 bdrm home on a large lot w/ insulated over sized single garage. Call Andy $74,900 MLS #CA0183657
1,483 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow. Finished basement suite w/ separate entrance. Call Loni $210,000 MLS #CA0189418
1,214 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ dble garage, deck and large yard. Call Bud $136,000 MLS #A1032644
4 bdrm bungalow w. open concept living area, dry sauna, single garage and RV parking. Call Bud $154,000 MLS #CA0181140
1,456 sq.ft. 4 bdrm bungalow w/ attached single htd garage and breezway. Call Loni $195,000 MLS #A1041456
1,008sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 2 bath open concept bungalow with main floor laundry. Call Loni $55,000 MLS #A1023789
1,248 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bi-level w/ attached heated garage., completed basement, 3 season sunroom and RV parking. Call Loni $234,900 MLS #CA0191251
921sq.ft. 4 bdrm bungalow on 2 lots. Priced well below assessed value! $65,000 Call Loni MLS #A1002912
4 bdrm, 2 bath bi-level on 3 lots w/ oversized dble heated garage and RV parking. Call Loni $235,900 MLS #A1035637
3 bdrm mobile home on its own lot. Backs onto golf course. Call Kim $72,900. MLS CA0075798
1,040 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow w/ updated kitchen, single & double garages and RV parking. Call Loni $278,000 MLS #A1021080
KILLAM
1,417 sq. ft. family bungalow across from park. 3 bdrms, 3 baths, main flr laundry, AC, and much more. Huge lot. Call Loni. $110,000. MLS CA0108441
1,196 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow w/ partially finished basement, covered patio, oversized single garage & additional parking. $99,000 Call Bud. MLS #A1037938
3 bdrm bungalow w/ main floor laundry, double detached garage and huge back yard. Call Andy. $114,900 MLS #CA0190563
COMMERCIAL 1,376 sq. ft. 3+3 bdrm bi-level, 2.5 baths, attached dble garage, fenced yard w/ covered deck and RV parking. Call Bud $265,000 MLS #A1026525
SEDGEWICK
1,076sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/2 baths, partially completed basement and double garage. $130,000 MLS CA0103808
Natasha Mayne Associate 780-781-2323
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. $92,000. MLS CA0111479 -------FORESTBURG – Building and business. Turn key business opportunity. Recycling bottle, electronic depot, café & ice cream shop. Highway location. Call Corey $920,000 MLS #CA0177964 -------GALAHAD – Package deal House w/ 9 unit facility managed as motel, mobile home on adjacent lot, detached dble garage and shed. Call Otto $105,000 MLS #CA0183937 -------FLAGSTAFF COUNTY – 15 acre parcel of land situated on Hwy 13 close to Flagstaff Regional Airport. Highway frontage. Various permitted uses. Call Bud $99,000 MLS #CA0184653 -------KILLAM - Residential 65’x120’ lot. Ready for development. Call Bud. $35,000. MLS #CA0137753 -------KILLAM - Commercial parcel – 4.05 acres w/ access to 2 major hwys #13 & #36. Acces to water, nat. gas, 3 phase power. Call Bud $79,000 MLS #A1015280 -------KILLAM - Various commercial lots available. Tax incentives available to help get you started. For sizes and pricing Call Bud. -------KILLAM - 2-Storey 1927 brick bldg on Main St. Killam houses the Big Owl Nite Club & Lounge w/ residential rental suite on upper level. $249,000 Call Otto MLS #A1033492
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Heisler community members mourn three unfortunate recent passings Maxine Badry Heisler P.
away on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the age of 91 years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Our Lady of the Prairies Catholic Church Daysland.
With Rev. Fr. Nunez officiating. Birthday greetings to: Angie Hihn, Oct. 19; Deb Hodi, Oct. 20; Mary Ellen Knight, Terry Kruchten,
Oct. 21; Val Volk, Oct. 22; Aaron Zwack, Oct. 24. Anniversary greetings to David and Wanda Hihn and James and Shauna Martz on Oct. 23.
Get well wishes to anyone who is ill at home or in hospital. Please note, There will be no sausage supper this year. I hope to see you all
next year. Thought for the week: those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.
780-889-2113
Hi everyone, how's it going? Since the weather has changed from fall to winter, there’s no need to worry about the beautiful flowers that we grew until next spring. I'm sure there are no flowers hardy enough to stand the frost we've had. Hopefully it will warm up for Halloween. I don't imagine we'll have many children out for treats, if you are passing out treats, make sure they are wrapped. Do you have your costumes ready boys and girls? You don't have much time left. See you Halloween night. Please be sure to check the poster up in the Post Office in regards to the flu shots. All the details on what to do and etc. will be there if you are planning on getting the flu shot. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the families of Al Grinde, newcomers to Heisler from Alder Flats, who passed away suddenly in Alder Flats at the age of 70 years. Funeral service were held on Saturday, Oct. 17, in Alder Flats. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the families of Lauren Kuntz, who passed away in the Daysland Care Centre at the age of 96 years. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 23 for family only in St. Martin’s Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Nunez officiating. George Heck of Daysland, well known in the Heisler area, passed
KILLAM TIRE &
MECHANICAL See full listings at www.realtor.ca
780-385-3791
Rose Country Realty Ltd. 6223 - 48 Ave, Camrose
780-672-8835 VIKING
VIKING
ACREAGES
ACREAGES
ACREAGES
2,777 sq.ft bungalow on approx. 10 acres about 4 miles south of Hwy 14 east of Viking. Detached garage, log barn & cattle shed. $250,000 Call Bud MLS #A1038007
1,909 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bath house set on 8.15 acres. Detached 24’x36’ htd dble garage w/ office space and bath also a 30’x35’ shop. Call Loni $369,000 MLS #A1029093
15 acre parcel of land situated on HWY 13 close to the Regional Airport. Zoned Highway Commercial District, allowing for various permitted uses. Call Bud $99,000 MLS #A1004592
936 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 4 bath bungalow w/ carport and fenced dog run. Call Andy. $128,500 MLS #CA0190570
3,506 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow, 2 baths, indoor pool w/ bath and completed basement. Call Loni $247,900 MLS #CA0153046
Thinking of listing?
68.08 acres fully fenced land less than 1 mile from Sedgewick. Zoned Agriculture and Highway Commercial. Call Loni $199,000 MLS #A1026307
Give an Associate a call!
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October 2020 Meetings
C Council ouncil M Meetings eetings F lagstaff C ounty C ouncil M Flagstaff County Council Meetings eetings a re cconducted onducted the 2nd and 4th are W ednesday of each month Wednesday ccommencing ommencing at 9 a.m a.m.. unless otherwise planned. C ouncil and Committee Committee meeting Council agendas are are a vailable at the available C ounty ’s website website at: County’s flagstaff.ab.ca/council/meetings-andfl agstafff.a . b.ca/council/mee etings-andminutes minu tes
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Council Highlights Regular Council Meeting of October 14, 2020 Council Highlights briefly identify decisions made by Council. Council encourages its residents, businesses and stakeholders to keep in touch with Council news. Bylaw 10/20 to Amend Land Use Bylaw 09-18 Council passed Bylaw 10/20 for the purpose of amending Land Use Bylaw 09/18 to redistrict Pt.SE-30-4515 W4, Plan 0321422, Block 1, Lot 1 (3.93 acres) which is the “Agricultural (A) District” to “Rural Industrial (RI) District”, for the purpose of accommodating an “Oilfield Support” business. Electrical Distribution Franchise Fee 2021 Council approved the franchise fee percentages as per the electrical distribution system franchise agreements to be submitted to the Alberta Utilities Commission for approval as follows: • With FortisAlberta for the Hamlet of Strome – no change, fee to remain at 8% • With ATCO Electric for the Hamlet of Galahad – no change, fee to remain at 8% Policy Committee Formation Request Administration was directed to gather information to potentially develop a terms of reference for a Policy Committee, to be brought to the next Council meeting of October 28, 2020. Review of Resolution Completion Status for all Resolutions Passed Administration was directed to provide quarterly updates of resolutions moving forward and for Councillors to review the resolutions within the current term. Once approved, the full Council Meeting minutes can be found at www.flagstaff.ab.ca under the “Council” tab and in the “Meetings and Minutes” section.
Tax Sale by Public Auction Monday to to Friday Friday Monday p.m. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed Noon - 1 p.m.) p.m.) (Closed
Address: A ddress:
12435 To TTownship ownship hi Road 442 Box 358 358 P.O. Box P.O. Sedgewick, Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0
Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Flagstaff County will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Flagstaff County Office, at 12435 TWP RD 442, Sedgewick, Alberta on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. the following lands: Lot Block Plan Certificate of Title 6 6 6044AJ 052 010 446 7 6 6044AJ 052 010 446+1 Each parcel will be offered for sale subject to a reserve bid, and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title. Terms: Cash, Certified Cheque, or Bank Draft. Flagstaff County may, after the public auction, become owner of any parcel of land that is not sold at the public auction. Redemption may be affected by certified payment of all arrears of taxes, penalties and costs at any time prior to the sale. Dated at Sedgewick, Alberta on August 13, 2020.
Flagstaff.ab.ca
Shelly Armstrong Chief Administrative Officer
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Daysland Legion donates raffle proceeds to STARS Daysland Legion, in partnership with Battle River Ride for STARS (BRRFS), held a raffle to support STARS. The group donated the proceeds of the raffle on Wednesday, Oct. 14, totalling $12,000, to STARS. Pictured here are BRRFS President Henry Thomas, June Kurrik, Gord Pennycook, STARS Development Officer Sheyanne Levall-Crouse, Daysland Legion members Bob Hanrahan, Jim Gillespie, Bill Leithead, Phil Ricard, and George Hetzner. 20104AA3
Public Works Updates Please refer to www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work happening throughout the County. Stockpiling: Crews will be stockpiling at the Daysland Stockpile Site, located south of Highway 13 on Range Road 170. Please use caution as gravel trucks will be turning onto and off of the highway.
Centerline Culvert Installation: Crews will be installing centerline culverts at various locations around the County. Please use caution and be aware that there may be temporary road closures.
Private Laneway Maintenance: 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 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.