Viking candidate forum informative and well attended
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On Oct. 14, 2025 an all-candidates forum was held at the Viking Senior Centre for the public to hear from Viking Town Council candidates Judy Acres (inc.), James Buttner (inc.), Dana Ewashko (inc.), Tim Goodison, Cole Harasyn-O’Neill, Paul King and Cindy Lefsrud (inc.). It was hosted by Dawn McLaughlin, Garry Wolosinka and Ellen Lefsrud. The seven candidates were given seven questions to answer after they introduced themselves. Guests reported the forum was very informative and well attended by town citizens. The general municipal election was held on Monday, Oct. 20 with voting also taking place at the Seniors Centre.
Residents getting ready for some Halloween fun in Viking
Almost everything we touch has some form of portable energy storage built into it. As we recognize Fire Safety Week, please take care to remove old batteries from items being discarded, computers, power tools, bikes, appliances and toys.
These batteries can combust at any time due to changes in environment and moisture conditions.
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So when do you put a stop to a ridiculous request for funding from climate change advocates?
During the last election, the Carney Liberals promised a pilot project to provide paid training for young Canadians to respond to climate emergencies. The budget amount was $288 million over a two year span.
Now, according to Blacklock’s Reporter, the Climate Action Network has told the Commons finance committee that Canada must go “much further to truly meet the moment and provide good green jobs for young Canadians.”
They want the government to spend $1 billion annually on youth employment in climate-related sectors.
The Climate Action Network called that “too small” and said a fullscale program could “train young workers in emergency response to extreme weather events and build clean infrastructure,” while combating skyrocketing youth unemployment.
The David Suzuki Foundation’s Climate Emergency Unit also endorsed the $1 billion proposal, saying it could create 20,000 jobs a year and potentially double that, if provinces
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matched federal funding.
Students and other young workers could serve as firefighters, solar panel installers, and general labourers on climatefocused projects, typically in two-year fulltime terms.
“A Youth Climate Corps would send a clear signal that we are taking the climate emergency seriously while launching careers in skilled trades to build clean energy and housing projects at speeds not seen in generations,” the foundation said, calling the Liberal pilot “too modest” and insisting a scaled-up corps could be “truly transformative.”
But why do these climate/environment groups want you and me, the Canadian taxpayer, to fund these projects?
Take fire training for example. Don’t fire departments already train their recruits in fighting basic fires and specialty fire possibly involving hazardous goods or even wildfires?
And further, the Province has a wildfire fighting team which is dispatched to areas where wildfires occur to lend assistance and proper methodology to those local firefighters on the ground.
In fact these specialized crews can come from
Australia, South Africa or other parts of the world to fight fires when their help is required.
And solar panel installers?
When members of my family expanded their solar panel collection on their roof this summer, the company installing the panels had a well trained crew who had been in this business for several years.
If the Climate Action Network or the Suzuki Foundation want to train these young workers outside of the normal channels, then they should be
Women represent about half of Alberta’s population, but did you know they only make up about one-third of students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs – commonly known as STEM – and just one-quarter of people working in STEM careers?
When women are empowered to follow their passions and chase their dreams, we unlock new potential, drive economic growth, and build a stronger, more vibrant Alberta.
That’s why our United
digging into their own plentiful funds to supply the training.
These climate agencies have long lists of donors and corporate sponsors sending them money annually, so they have the resources the develop their own training programs.
Why do they insist the government, and through the government, we the taxpayers, support this duplication of already happening training programs.
I recognize that youth unemployment is at an all time high, but there
are programs, courses and training in place to support these youth if they want to enrol in them.
And if the programs are already operating that means the funding is already in place whether it’s being done privately or through ongoing government subsidies at the federal, provincial or municipal level.
No, rather than further raiding the taxpayer pocketbooks, these climate agencies should dig into their own if they want additional training for these “truly transfor-
Conservative government has proudly designated the third week of October as Women in STEM Week. Our government wants to build a future where everyone has a fair chance to succeed and where new ideas can become real.
By highlighting and celebrating women in STEM, we’re showing more girls and women across Alberta that their ideas matter and their talents are important.
This is also why our government has the Women in STEM Scholarship – to help women step
into fields where they’re under-represented, break down barriers, and open doors to education and exciting careers.
This scholarship awards $2,500 annually to 50 Alberta women for their studies in STEM-related fields where their gender is underrepresented, or to women actively working to promote gender equality within their chosen fields.
Thanks to the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus right here in Camrose, women who are passionate about applied sciences can take STEM
A proposal that should die a quick death, but probably won’t JOHN’S RANT
mative” youth corps which doesn’t have much hope of success beyond the levels that are currently provided.
The Carney Liberals would be wise to just steer clear of this request from the Climate Action Network and leave the funding as it currently sits.
But that would mean the Liberals do something practical - something bordering on common sense. And we know that doesn’t happen.
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MLA Lovely: Province moves to put more women in STEM programming
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On Oct. 13, police received a call from a male they had been dealing with previously regarding his broken down vehicle parked on a residential street in Viking. He advised he was still waiting on parts and would have the vehicle fixed and moved as soon as he could. Police advised him they would have the vehicle removed from the public roadway the next evening if he didn’t remove it himself.
On Oct. 14, police received a call for assistance regarding a disagreement between parties at a residence in Viking. Police attended and spoke with all involved and mediated the situation. Police had no grounds to pursue any charges.
On Oct. 15, police received a request to check on the wellbeing of a female who was currently residing at a residence in Viking. Police attended the residence and spoke with the person in question, who advised she was fine. The complainant was updated. That evening, police received a complaint of an attempted theft from a vehicle. The complainant advised he was in a business in Viking when he noticed a male attempting to enter his truck. He ran out to his truck and the male ran away. This matter is still under investigation.
On Oct. 16, police received a complaint of a sexual assault that the complainant reported had occurred three days prior. The
investigation into this matter is ongoing.
That afternoon, police were informed of a citizen who had left an item on the sidewalk in front of his residence that had caused an injury to someone who had accidentally stepped on it. Police were unable to reach the homeowner but left a message for him to clean up the items.
Town of Viking By-law enforcement was also made aware of the incident and would follow up if necessary. Also that day, police received a complaint of an eastbound vehicle without a license plate speeding on Highway 14. Police were not in a position to intercept the vehicle
in question and passed the information on to Wainwright RCMP for their follow up.
On Oct. 17, police received a complaint of a vehicle parked on private property with two people who appeared to be living in it. Police attended the location and spoke with the occupants. Police were able to arrange a ride back to Red Deer for the persons in question as their vehicle was broken down.
That afternoon, police received a report of an attempted fraud in Viking. The complainant advised he was approached by a male on 50 Street in Viking who said he was broke and needed money for a hotel
room. The male then produced a gold chain and offered it in exchange for cash. The complainant did not comply with the request and the male in question was last seen departing the area in a white or silver SUV. Police were unable to locate the person in question and have no further information to further their investigation.
Also that day, police received a complaint of threats that had been uttered over the past month. Police discussed the situation with the complainant
and because the person in question was no longer in the area, the complainant decided not to pursue the issue.
On Oct. 19, police received a complaint of an attempted break and enter at a residence in Viking. Investigation determined a youth had attempted to open a screen door in order to knock on the main door as he was canvassing for a bottle drive. Police updated the complainant on the situation and deemed the complaint as unfounded.
Viking Fire and Rescue exercise held on handling chemicals
Patricia Harcourt Editor
Fire departments handle many types of emergency situations that can include dealing with chemicals and other hazardous substances.
Viking Fire and Rescue recently collaborated with a chemical company in an exercise to help the fire department plan for handling situations where fire and chemicals can mix in a dangerous fashion.
Fire Chief Kevin Fornal released pictures of local emergency services conducting such exercises.
“Chemical companies often collaborate with local emergency services and participate and aid in their emergency response planning,” said Fornal.
“This includes joint training to participate in on-site drills,” he explained.
“This type of collaboration is a standard industry best practice to ensure coordinated response in actual emergencies.”
It keeps the firefighters at their best when encountering dangerous situations involving chemicals that can occur at any time.
The Viking firefighting team conducted just such an exercise on the night of Thursday, Oct. 16.
Said Fornal: “Last night’s training involved a simulated leak of anhydrous ammonia in which we worked with a company to help contain it.”
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Viking Fire and Rescue conducted an exercise for emergency planning on how to contain chemicals on the evening of Oct. 16.
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The unofficial results for the Beaver County Council election on Monday, Oct. 20 returned four incumbents to their seats on council, with one incumbent losing his seat to a new candidate.
Re-elected were Kevin Smook, who served as reeve in the last four-year term, in Division 1. Lionel Williams was elected by acclamation in Division 2.
Gene Hrabec, who served as Deputy Reeve in the last term, won again in Division 3, and Dale Pederson was also re-elected in Division 5. Incumbent for Division 4, Barry Bruce, lost his seat to challenger Shawn O’Shea.
The unofficial vote breakdown for each division is as follows:
Returning Officer Margaret Jones stated that the official results will be posted at noon on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
The first meeting of the newly elected council will be an organization meeting held on Oct. 30 at
Four incumbents return to Beaver County Council
9:30 a.m. At this meeting, council will vote on which councillor will take the positions of Reeve, Deputy Reeve and Acting Reeve, as well as appointments to the various boards and committees.
A Governance and Priorities Committee meeting will take place Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon; to be followed by a regular council meeting from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the same day.
Lyle Albrecht returns as BRSD trustee for Ward 2
Patricia Harcourt
Incumbent Lyle Albrecht has been returned as trustee for Ward 2 of the Battle River School Division’s board of trustees following general municipal elections on Oct. 20. Albrecht received 955 votes compared to chal-
lenger Zsuzsanna Hemperger’s 738 votes.
In Ward 1, Valerie Ann Sims won with 1,088 votes compared to 873 votes for Patrick McFeely and 779 votes for Heather Doucet.
In Ward 3, Karen Belich was elected by acclamation.
And in Ward 4, Deanna Maertz won with 369
votes compared to 316 votes for Dwight Dibben. The new four year term will run from 2025 to 2029.
These unofficial election results were supplied by Returning Officer Margaret Jones.
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Viking RCMP wants to get out the word that it is now possible to report a vehicle collision online - in certain circumstances.
Report My Collision is a new online service for Albertans to be able to report single-vehicle collisions in a timely manner.
There are four kinds of collisions presently allowed for this particular reporting, states Sgt. Ray Stack, Viking RCMP Commander.
They include when a vehicle strikes an animal or object (that is not another vehicle, when a vehicle strikes a parked vehicle in a ‘hit and run” situation, or when a vehicle runs off the road.
Using the Report My Collision also depends on meeting certain eligibility criteria questions listed on the government webpage.
If you do meet the criteria, then other steps are recommended to take when reporting.
First, ensure all persons involved in the collision are safe, including yourself.
Take photos of the damaged areas of the vehicle and, if possible, the collision scene. Vehicle photos showing damage are a requirement of using the online service.
If the vehicle is still drive-able, and there are no serious injuries, and it is safe to do so, then drive the vehicle to the side of the road out of the line of traffic.
Refer to the following resource to learn more about what to do in the event of the collision at https://www.alberta.ca/automobile-
collisions-insurance
Report My Collision only supports single vehicle collisions involving one driver with a Class 3 licence plate, i.e. a passenger vehicle. Collisions involving commercially registered vehicles are not accepted at this time.
Collisions that involved two or more drivers will be supported in the future, states the website for this service. However, currently there are only the four types of collisions that can be reported to Report My Collision.
“All other types of collisions will require in-person reporting at the police station in the jurisdiction where the collision took place,” stated Stack.
Also, the Report My Collision cannot be used if there are any witnesses with information or any supporting evidence. For this situation, you are to report to a police station, also in the jurisdiction of the area where the accident occurred.
If a person has an Alberta.ca account, then start the reporting procedure by loggin in to that account, agreeing to the terms and conditions, and checking eligibility.
Then the report can be started by giving a basic account; however, a verified account is required in order to submit it.
But if there is a need to register, the website recommends checking eligibility before creating an account. The recommendation is to sign up for a verified Alberta.ca account.
To confirm you meet the eligibility requirements to use the service, Stack asks that you please visit Report My Collision online at report-my-collision.alberta.ca/
Four fire depts respond to Ministik Bird Sanctuary fire
Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Tofield, Ryley, Holden, and Viking fire departments were on scene at the Ministik Lake Game Bird Sanctuary on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18 to extinguish two separate fires.
“There is not a known cause of the fires but we're suspecting it was from human activity,” Tofield Fire Chief Kevin Moos said.
The departments were also assisted by Strathcona Fire and some of Beaver County’s pieces of heavy equipment.
“The first fire, the biggest one, was about three hectares, and the other one was a little under a hectare,” Moos said.
“We had to clear brush
and because it was a ground fire, we basically had to excavate that ground up and then cool it with water. We were out there for at least 30 hours,” Moos said.
Moos cautioned the public to be extra careful when out hiking and enjoying the wilderness, especially in the current conditions.
“It is still very dry out and we would like to remind everyone to be fire smart while taking in the beautiful scenery,” the Tofield Fire Rescue’s social media page said. There is a current fire restriction throughout all Beaver County.
“All open-air burning, including large and small brush piles consisting of leaves and/or tree prunings used for yard cleanup, are prohibited,” the Beaver Emergency
Services Commission website says.
“Fireworks and exploding targets are also prohibited during the restriction. Fires in approved fire pits or appliances that don’t require a fire permit are still allowed. Residents should also exercise caution when engaging in activities that could provide an unintended ignition source (welding, grinding, ATV use, etc.).
Off-Highway Vehicles can start wildfires –check frequently to ensure hotspots are free of debris, and make sure mufflers and spark arrestors are working properly.
Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.”
Tofield, Ryley, Holden, and Viking fire departments were on scene at the Ministik Lake Game Bird Sanctuary on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18 to extinguish two separate fires.
Holden Fire Dept members visit Little Hands preschool
Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Members of the Holden Fire Department visited the Holden Little Hands Preschool which operates out of the Holden Rural Academy on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Preschool director Tammy Hill said that the months of September and October are focused on community helpers.
“It's good for them to know who the helpers are in our community, and that we've got those services. The fire department has been coming since my first year in 2023, which is really nice,” Hill said.
Holden Deputy Fire Chief Justin Ewasiuk said that in emergency situations, preschool aged children are often afraid when they see the firefighters dressed in all their gear.
“We like coming to do this because it provides the opportunity to show
the kids what we do. The big thing that we focus on is showing them what we look and sound like with the full gear on so that in an emergency, they're not scared. That and if they need help, call 911,” Ewasiuk said.
The kids got to spray water from the fire hose at a stop sign target, tour the fire truck, and try on a firefighter coat.
Hill said the children learn about fire safety in the classroom and participate in fire drills with the school. The kids also received bags from the department, which included home escape plans and other fire safety education materials for kids.
Other community services the preschool class will learn about include police, the postal service, library, and restaurants.
“We're trying to get into as many places as we can, and we're trying to do it locally. Mrs. Nicole Suchy came to visit as a
farmer, and showed us different kinds of grain, we’ve got the RCMP coming out, we’re going to see the postmistress in Holden, Lynnette Laskoski, and we’re going to mail a letter to ourselves. We’ll probably go to the library, and Patti and Lawrence from Patti’s Place said that they might be able to come in one day and teach the kids how to make their own fries,” Hill said.
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Members of the Holden Fire Dept. visited the Holden Little Hands Preschool on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Deputy Fire Chief Justin Ewasiuk said it is important for the young kids to meet the first responders and get to see what they look like in their gear, to lessen the children’s fear in the event of an emergency.
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Patricia Harcourt Editor
Artistic talents were on full display by club members who held a fall show at Viking Extendicare on Saturday, Oct. 18.
The show’s organizer, artist Alana Squair, stirred an interest in art while employed there.
And even after moving on to become manager at the Viking Station Cafe, she still comes and volunteers her time for the artistic endeavours of the club.
“We get together and paint,” she says. The club is also benefitting from having an instructor for the group who also lives on site.
Katrina Loughlean came to Alberta from Ontario at the age of 20 and made her living as a professional art instructor, most recently in the Mannville area.
“I had students come to me from all over,” she said, to learn about art.
“Big time,” were the words she used to describe her love of art from an early age.
“From the time I could walk, I was walking with a pencil and a piece of paper,” she said. “I don’t think I will ever stop. I teach to care about people.”
That includes those with dementia who she wants to help through art.
“I see it as increasing quality of life for the individual with dementia.”
Loughlean is now passing her knowledge on to other residents in the Viking group , having arrived here two years ago.
On prominent display at this art show was her painting entitled, “The PiCatso,” a portrait of cats. The name of the work is a saucy takeoff of Picasso, the famous
artist.
“That one took me about a week,” she said, to complete. Currently, she has five artists taking lessons, with the oldest having just joined the group at the age of 99.
They all proudly displayed their original and beautiful artwork at this, their first show.
The club members can enjoy the late fall and winter seasons to enjoy doing their art with an eye to more shows in the future.
“It is in the planning stage right now that we will be having an art show in the spring and fall,” she said, speaking of next year. And during these upcoming shows, she plans to bring her easel along and paint for those attending so they can experience the unfolding nature of artistic endeavour.
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The artists and others with samples of their artwork at the Extendicare Art Show on Saturday, Oct. 18. In the back row, from left to right, are: : Recreation Aide Amanda Pedel and art show organizer Alana Squair. In the middle row, from left, are artists: Duella Malley, Yvonne Lambert, Valerie Erickson, and Betty Morin. In the front row is artist and instructor Katrina Loughlean.
Art show oganizer Alana Squair at the first showing by artists from Viking Extendicare.
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