October 28 Weekly Review

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Vol. 43, No. 44

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Village of Holden Halloween is a go in Viking but with COVID protocols in place gets new mayor Patricia Harcourt Editor

Moush John

Expect to find some little ghosts and goblins, fairies and princesses coming to your door on Saturday, Oct. 31, despite coronavirus concerns.

“Halloween is going ahead,” said Town of Viking CAO Don McLeod, but will be proceeding under Alberta Health Services guidelines.

The rules on how to conduct oneself while trick or treating in this age of COVID-19 are designed to keep everyone safe while still having a fun time.

The AHS rules state that you shouldn’t go trick or treating while feeling ill, even if they are just minor symptoms.

Also, try and keep your contact with other people to a minimum by going out with your family or a cohort of people which you are used

Staff Reporter

Joy Zoopkow was sworn in as the new Mayor of Holden on Monday, Oct. 19, and took the reins from former Mayor Mark Giebelhaus.

As a councillor, Zoopkow is not new to the Holden landscape, however she said that one of her challenges would be to get more familiar with the Municipal Government Act (MGA), “I pride myself in knowing my facts and will do my best to meet this challenge and others as they come.”

Speaking to the fact that since Holden no longer has a school what would be some of the attractions of this little hamlet, she said, “Although it’s true that we no longer have a school here in Holden, we do have a very involved arts and cultural community.

With the Paragon Theatre and The Gallery we have discovered many talents from local persons and are attracting them from farther away as well.

“I’m personally involved with The Gallery and though the current format is barely two years old, we are finding the not-for-profit platform of the group very successful.

“It’s also helping to ensure the restoration of a recognized historical site.”

According to Zoopkow, there’s a group working towards a charter school for the village, so even though it may just be a different school village, it won’t be a no school village.

“I am excited to see the outcome of this, as we also have some very determined individuals locally,” she added.

“I am hoping that there is a resurgence of community involvement.”

This past summer there was a group of volunteers and generous benefactors that made it possible to have three businesses painted on Holden’s Main Street, which seemed to have spurred on some home improvement for some of the residents, she explained.

“The group is planning to begin

helping residents with their home improvements next year, especially those who may be unable to accomplish or afford some minor updating,” Zoopkow noted.

“I look forward to helping and seeing this come to actuation and hope we can get the entire village involved.”

Zoopkow said that the community needs motivation especially during such a difficult time.

“In the light of the recent pandemic situation, I believe it was harder to have this in the forefront of our minds,” she stated. “I am hoping to help with inspiring this exact thing.”

Having been a resident in this village for almost 20 years and volunteered in different capacities over that time period, she is aware of the goodness of Holden’s residents.

“That is how I know that we have wonderful people living here as I have interacted at some point with most of them and individuals from the surrounding area. I look forward to continuing to serve and work alongside them in the future!”

to being with. Remain in the community and stay two metres, or six feet, apart at all times.

Choose costumes that make it possible for a non-medical mask to be worn underneath it, but it’s also important for safety reasons that the wearer can see and breathe with comfort.

Avoid touching doorbells or railings, stay two metres away from the residence while calling out “trick or treat.”

Don’t used doorbells but knock if necessary, and use hand sanitizer after touching surfaces.

Once you are home, always wash your hands and disinfect the packages before eating the candy, no matter how delicious it looks.

The weather will also be cooperating as it is predicted the end of the week will have seasonal temperatures instead of the Arctic air and snowfall of last week.

New regional COVID cases Patricia Harcourt Editor

While COVID-19 cases are rising dramatically in the province’s largest cities, there have only been slight increases in some local jurisdictions.

There have been no new cases of the virus in Viking district (Beaver County East) which encompasses the eastern half of the county.

But Tofield (Beaver County West) now has four active cases, up from two last week, and the M.D. of Wainwright is also dealing with two active cases.

As well, Flagstaff County had just one case reported Oct. 25 but now there are two cases reported. To the west of Flagstaff, Camrose/Camrose County’s number is now 10.

To the east of Flagstaff, the M.D. of Provost has two new cases.

Vegreville/Minburn County went from no cases two days ago to two active cases. And Lamont County now has four active cases. The data was updated on

Oct. 27 but applies to the end of day Oct. 26.

It was reported that 1,440 new cases were recorded over the three day weekend period with Friday having 364 new cases, Saturday having 572 and Sunday having 504.

Surges are highest in the Calgary Zone with 1,672 active cases and Edmonton with 2,290 active cases. The Central Zone has 165 active cases.

With cases rising in Edmonton and Calgary, new mandatory and voluntary measures have been put in place to stop the spread.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta, in imposing the new limits on Monday, said the province is reaching “a tipping point and are losing the balance we are seeking.”

With the rise in active cases has also come an increase in severe cases. There are currently 123 Albertans in hospital, with 16 in ICU. The death count is now at 309, with the average age of 82.

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Viking Council hears of stressors on local families Patricia Harcourt Editor

Viking/Beaver Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) has undergone significant changes since just last year, reports FCSS Director Dawn Chrystian.

“The provincial election, new concerns arising in our municipalities, and internal changes to both our processes and staffing at VBFCSS have brought new challenges,” she stated in her annual report to Viking Council on October 19.

Chrystian reflected on the accomplishments and challenges of 2019: “Due to the provincial election this past fall, many of our reporting timelines were pushed to later in the year with our 2019 final report being submitted at the end of June.”

The change in government also resulted in a delay in the release of the 2020 funding agreement, and caused the agency to redo their funding model from one year to three years as mandated by the province’s new “red tape reduc-

tion” committee.

2019 impacted FCSS on a more local level, she said, due to the downturn in the oil and gas sector in the province.

“We recognize that our clients were incredibly impacted,” she said, “with many individuals struggling with financial strain, accessing affordable and safe housing, and food insecurity.

“Correspondingly, these stressors had a direct impact on mental health and wellness, and family well-being. Viking/Beaver FCSS aims to assist people in addressing these concerns through supports, inclusion, and opportunities for growth before these problems reach crisis levels,” said Chrystian, in stressing the preventative nature of their programming.

Such programs include general family counselling, the volunteer income tax program, and interagency work, as well as programs and workshops for various community issues involving mental health, volunteerism, and resiliency. FCSS works with “collaborative partners and various boards

and councils of which we are a part,” she said. “Collaboration is essential and we appreciate the opportunities that have arisen to partner with the Town of Viking as well.”

To pay for these much needed services, the organization’s overall budget for 2019 was $246,263. Of this, the Town of Viking contributed $54,661. The report listed a surplus of $717 for the year.

Chrystian said that, in the future, the strategic plan is to focus on “increased accountability, supporting the development of welcoming communities, and expanding our ability to respond to mental health concerns.

“Despite the impact of COVID19, we feel we continue to work towards these goals,” she said.

“We are continually impressed by the determination and resilience shown by our clients as they work towards improving well being, be it their own, that of their family, or in relation to their community at large.

“We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of the Town of Viking in this important work.”

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LETTER RLCP yields more than greener pastures as interest grows Gazebo project completed at Vialta These unprecedented times call for flexibility and that’s exactly what attracts farmers and landowners to one of Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) most flexible and popular programs, the Revolving Land Conservation program (RLCP).

This fall, local farmers and ranchers can take advantage of RLCP and put some rural acres back into production by purchasing a DUC RLCP property.

While the program affords local farmers to buy land and use it for their own operational purposes, it also helps them support their own conservation goals.

“RLCP land will have areas of wetlands and grassland protected by a conservation easement (CE) but it can still be used for grazing, hay production or recreational purposes,” says Brent Thygesen, DUC’s northern team lead of conservation programs in Alberta. “The CE on the title safeguards the area’s valuable wetland functions and natural ecosystems. This helps lessen the negative impacts of flood and drought, increases biodiversity, and sequesters carbon from the atmosphere.”

For some people, the thought of having a CE on the title can be confusing but, says Thygesen, there is little need for worry as CEs do not prevent

landowners from grazing or haying the property.

“CEs do not restrict haying/grazing activity but they do protect against any future development where the habitat area could be broke or drained.”

Currently, DUC has six land properties for sale in the counties of Beaver, Camrose and Minburn. Full listing details are available from DUC’s conservation program staff. Proceeds from RLCP land sales are used to fund other future conservation projects.

For farmers, taking part in RLCP makes a lot of sense, economically and environmentally. Often these project lands are sold for slightly less than market value. This has triggered greater interest in the program as it gives producers additional incentives to buy more land.

“Every year, we get more and more calls from farmers who want to know about the program,” says Thygesen.

“We appreciate the interest because, after all, conservation can only be done with the buy-in of landowners.

Ultimately, they are the ones who make the management decisions that affect the land. We are fortunate to be able to work with farmers and the agriculture industry to support the industry and expand the conservation footprint.”

On behalf of Beaver Foundation, the Vialta Lodge, Alta-Vi Memorial Society, and the Vialta Lodge residents with an update on our gazebo roof project.

The gazebo project has been completed and it looks amazing! The replacement is a 32 x 46’ hip roof structure with four sky lights and 35 year shingles to match the lodge roof, facias, eavestrough, and cedar screening to enclose the rafters.

This project could not have happened at a more needed time than this summer. It has been great to give our residents a place that they can sit and visit their families out of the elements during this pandemic.

We have had activities, birthday

gatherings, residents visiting other residents, family visits, and even a fun afternoon on their trip to Mexico filled with much laughter, ethnic snacks, and drinks.

In return for your generosity, upon completion of our project, we were going to have an official reopening of the gazebo, which has been cancelled due to the current pandemic. We have posted names of donators in our gazebo. We also posted donators in five monthly Vialta Lodge Newsletters and on our Facebook page.

Our gazebo provides enrichment, enjoyment, and comfort to the lives of the Vialta Lodge residents.

Thank you for making our Gazebo project happen.

Beaver Foundation, Vialta Lodge, Alta-Vi Memorial Society, and the Vialta Lodge residents would like to thank the donators for their financial support towards the Gazebo Project coming in from the following: •Alta-Vi Memorial Society, •Beaver Foundation, •Club 93 (Vialta Residents), •Viking Lions, •Viking Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk, •Kinsella Rec & Ag, •Eileen McIntosh Memorial, •Cheryl Safranka Memorial, •Joyce Naslund & Family, •Della Willerton, •Chris Smalley, •Ralmer Kalberg, •Alberta Elks, •Bruce Ag Society, •Lakeland Senior Games, •Kinsella Rose Senior Citizens Club, •Beaver County, •Viking Royal Purple Lodge #122, •Viking and District Agricultural Society, •Viking Legion, •Evelyn & Colin Lang, •Dani & Bill Sheets, •Eunice Gulbraa, •George & Violet Lancaster, •Gwen and Violet Lancaster, •Viking Pharmacy, •Norma & Robert Disney, •Marjorie Oracheski and Family, •Glen & Marion Cottrell, •Friends of the Viking Library Society, •Ethel McLaren, •Cole & Ev McLaren, •Viking Legion in Lieu of Christmas Cards, •Ken & Judy Andreson, •Todd & Patricia Quinlan, •Marj Hanson and family, •Betty Brostrom, •Wanda & David Lefsrud, •Barb Lehman, •Cliff Stretch.

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Word on the Street: RCMP busy On October 19, police received a report of a suspicious vehicle entering multiple gas lease sites south of Viking. The complainant followed the vehicle in question to a rural residence southeast of Viking. Police made patrols in the area but the vehicle remained parked at the residence so no contact was made with the driver.

That same morning, police were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Highway 26 southwest of Viking. When police arrived on scene, it was learned an eastbound vehicle had struck two horses that were on the roadway. Both horses were killed but the driver did not sustain any injuries. The owner of the horses was located and advised of the collision.

Also that day, police received a third party complaint of a youth harassing another youth in Viking. Police are following up on this matter.

On October 20, police received a complaint of an attempted fraud. The complainant advised he had received an email stating someone had hacked into his computer and had gained access to his browsing history. The email also stated if he didn’t respond within 24 hours, the files he had accessed would be released to his contact list, associates, and social network friends. The complainant did not respond to the email so did not become a victim of fraud.

During the early morning hours of October 21, police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle with no license plate driving around Viking. Patrols were conducted but the vehicle in question was not located.

Later that morning, police received a complaint of a break and enter at a vacant property southwest of Viking. Culprits entered the house and outbuildings and stole a quad, two snowmobiles, two trailers, a truck and various household items. Several items were recovered by

Tofield RCMP three days later. This matter is still under investigation.

That evening, a male contacted police and advised he was struggling with mental health issues and wasn’t sure what to do.

Police attended his residence and transported the male to a hospital for assessment.

On October 22, police received a complaint of a tenant who was refusing to leave a hotel in Viking. The complainant called back a short time later and advised the tenant had paid for another night so police no longer needed to attend.

That afternoon, police received a complaint of a vehicle on fire on Highway 26. Police attended along with the Viking Fire Department and it was learned the vehicle had mechanical difficulty but was not actually on fire. The driver called a tow truck and all departed the scene.

On October 23, police received a complaint of a break and enter at a vacant property east of Viking. The complainant advised culprits had entered a seacan and rummaged through vehicles on the property. This matter is still under investigation.

Later that morning, police received a report of a suspicious male who had attended a business in Bruce. Police attended and spoke with the male in question. It was learned the male had

outstanding warrants in Edmonton. He was arrested and processed as per Edmonton Police Services’ request.

That same day, police received a complaint of an attempted fraud. The complainant advised his PayPal account had been hacked and he had received an email requesting personal information. He did not supply any information and contacted PayPal to let them know of the issue.

On October 24, police received a report of an

erratic driver near Kinsella. A patrol was made and the vehicle in question was located.

The driver provided breath samples in a roadside screening device and was not impaired. Police did not have sufficient grounds for any charges so the driver was allowed to continue on his way.

On October 25, police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle in Bruce. Patrols were conducted; however, the vehicle in question was not located.

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For November 2020 Golden Valley Lutheran Church Pastor Alvin Sorenson - Office: 780-336-3155 Office Hours: Mon. Wed. Fri: 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 School- 9 a.m. Sunday Worship- 9 a.m.

Irma: Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m.

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Village of Irma

PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Irma has passed First Reading (motion 20-259) on Municipal Borrowing Bylaw 20-04 at their October 13th Regular Council Meeting (7pm) at the Village Office, 4919 - 50th Street.

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Viking Curling Club 2020-2021 Season!

Starting November 10!

Special guidelines in effect as per Alberta Health Services League Curling Tuesdays at 7:30pm 7:30 30p 30 0 Superleague Thursdays at 7:30 pm (until Jan) Everyone welcome. Enter as a team or individual. New to curling or need a refresher? Lessons are available!

For more info, contact Mike 587-256-0135 or Bucko 780-385-0422

A copy of the Bylaw can be inspected by the public at the Village office located at 4919, 50th Street during Tuesdays to Fridays between 1pm and 4pm.

COVID-19 guidelines applies.

Anyone wishing to file a petition to this Bylaw may do so in writing by emailing info@irma.ca or drop a letter through the Village mailbox or write: The Village of Irma 4919 - 50th Street Irma, AB T0B 2H0 The Bylaw and grammar and interest rate (up to 7%) amendments and corrections will be reviewed at the November 10th Regular Council meeting @ 7pm at the Village Office 4919, 50th Street.

This meeting is open to the public and COVID-19 regulations apply – bring your own mask and hand sanitizer.

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Various items discussed by Viking council, new bylaw officer Patricia Harcourt Editor

The Town of Viking will have bylaw enforcement despite recently losing its own officer who left in September.

A security firm has been contracted out for a three month period, reported town CAO Don McLeod.

McLeod was answering a question by councillor Clint Nearing at the town’s Oct. 19 meeting.

McLeod stated the bylaw officer, who he said has “extensive experience as a police chief,” will be invited to the next council meeting in November.

“He’s quite personable,” said McLeod, noting this officer is also doing enforcement in communities along Highway 13. He will be working on the temporary contract until the end of December and has an option to extend the contract, McLeod said.

The town is receiving $114,638 in Municipal Operating Support Transfer (MOS) grant funding.

McLeod explained it will be used “for incremental operating costs incurred due to COVID-19 impacts on revenues and operations.”

These costs can include personal protective equipment, communications, extra cleaning, supplemental staffing, and supports for vulnerable populations.

It can also cover decreases in revenues such as parking fees, recreation facility entrance fees, and building

permit fees.

“MOST funding may only be used for eligible operating expenses or operating losses/deficits incurred between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021,” stated McLeod, in his report.

“Any funds not used for eligible expenses incurred before March 31, 2021, must be returned to the Government of Alberta.”

McLeod also reported that the 50th Street Culvert Project is proceeding.

“The ditch work east of 50th is almost complete and the culvert installation is taking place.”

Eastview campground is closed for the season and winterized and all office equipment is to be removed and brought to the Carena.

McLeod also said that the “brains” of the Carena Complex HVAC system needs replacing at a cost of $6,000, which includes installation and programming.

The final phase of the solar farm occurred on Oct. 21 when the transformer was unhooked from the grid allowing all power to flow back to the grid through the lift station portal.

With the lift station and solar farm on a flood plain, “we’re going in and protecting our assets,” he said, from flooding by “putting drainage in there.”

McLeod said the problem is the water “is not draining properly out to Lake Thomas…We need to get in there and get that cleaned out.”

Drainage in the area was also helped by making a larger swale at

the golf course, he said.

McLeod said the Carena rink activities are up and running and HSL held it first major showcase of the year on Oct. 10-11. He reported positive comments from all participants on the facility and staff, and the food at the concession.

The Carena facility report stated that, “the first couple of weekends were overwhelming successes with our staff receiving praise from league officials, returning teams and new teams in the (HSL) league about the cleanliness of our facility, the outstanding food and Cindy’s tremendous work and keeping everything on track.”

However, the concession itself is not making money at this point, with a loss of $7,980 reported for October, he said. But “we have to be open when the ice is being used.”

Minor hockey has returned to the

ice as well, states the facility report, with three teams “calling the Carena home.” A skill development weekend was hosted by minor hockey with Malone Skills and ice slots have been submitted to the NAInterlock for regular season games.

Thune hockey is a private group of recreational hockey players who plan to skate every Thursday night after Red Wing practices, and it was reported that “they have had good turnouts so far.”

Also planning to use the rink are recreation teams, Safety Icons and the 26ers, who have booked ice times on Sunday and Monday nights for games again this fall and winter.

Apple Fitness Centre on the Carena’s second floor is open by appointment only on weekdays from 12 to 8 p.m. Use has picked up recently and a Primary Care Network group is also using the facility Tuesdays.

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following briefly described properties are hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and encumbrances contained in the existing certificates of title: PARCEL 1 • NE 9-44-13 W4, containing 158 cultivated acres more or less, excepting thereout all mines and minerals • Part SW 16-44-13 W4, containing 66 cultivated acres more or less, excepting thereout all mines and minerals • Part SE 16-44-13 W4, containing 44 cultivated acres more or less, excepting thereout all mines and minerals • Block C Plan RN97, containing 30 cultivated acres more or less, excepting thereout all mines and minerals PARCEL 2 • SW and NW 22-45-14 W4, containing 280 cultivated acres more or less, excepting thereout all mines and minerals FEATURES of these properties: PARCEL 1 • Land is located adjacent to Town of Killam.

• NE 9 has producing wellsite paying approximately $3,400.00 annually each March.

• NE 9 has a cellular tower. No rent·was paid on the cellular tower in 2020. Property taxes on the cellular tower are paid by the cellular company.

• NE 9 has one 3300 bushel steel bin on wood floor included in tender.

• Part SW 16 has two 3300 bushel steel bins on cement included in tender.

PARCEL 2 • SW 22 has a well site scheduled for reclamation which has not been commenced.

• NW 22 two 3300 bushel steel bins and one 2100 steel bin on wood floors included in tender.

Wednesday, November 4 & 18

10 am - 1 pm

Pre-Booking is Required

The sale of these lands is to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: • Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property's size/measurement, condition or environmental status.

• Buyer is responsible for all costs associated with registration of Transfer.

• Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T. • Interested parties may tender on one or both parcels. Unless the tender specified that the owner can only accept or reject the entire tender, the owners may accept the tender as to one parcel and reject the tender as to the other parcel.

• Tender bids in writing will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o'clock noon on November 6, 2020. Tenders should be forwarded to Andreassen Borth Law Office, Killam , Alberta in a sealed envelope marked "Spiller Tender." A bank draft or certified cheque payable to Andreassen Borth equal to 5% of the purchase price must accompany the tender.

• The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor's trust cheque or certified funds on or before December 11 , 2020 ("Possession Date"). No adjustment for 2020 property taxes which will be paid in full by the Seller. No adjustment for any surface lease payments/rental received by the Seller prior to the Possession Date.

• Mineral rights, if any, are not included in the sale.

• The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Seller may reject any or all tenders. Tenders will not be opened in public.

• If successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of their tender, their deposit shall be forfeited to the Seller.

For further particulars please contact George at 780-385-3651.

Andreassen Borth Barristers & Solicitors 501450 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, AB T0B 2L0

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Christmas Hamper season already underway with need expected to rise Patricia Harcourt Editor

If you are thinking there may be someone who might need help to make the upcoming Christmas season brighter, the opportunity is there to register them for a Christmas hamper, or register yourself or your family for the same consideration.

Anyone needing a hamper this Christmas can obtain one simply by contacting one of two local Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) offices in Viking or Holden.

The only eligibility criteria is that the person needs to be living in the Viking/Beaver catchment area of Holden-Viking-Kinsella.

Last year, over 60 hampers were given out but FCSS Director Dawn Chrystian thinks this year there may be a greater need due to circumstances instigated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

For one thing, the local food bank had more hamper requests as of the second week of October than for all of September combined. “People have more expenses,” she said, in the fall including families going back to school.”

Other issues could be financial with the ending of CERB payments, emotional with helping aging parents or life’s strains causing mental health to

decline.

“Good on people who are asking for help,” she said. And as those numbers have increased, the FCSS counsellor has been getting busier.

The hamper program works to help alleviate some of the pressures people can feel at Christmas to make the holiday season nice for someone they care about or their families.

“People can sponsor a hamper,” said Chrystian, for an individual or a family, and are welcome to drop off items or money at the two local FCSS offices.

And she has always seen people come through at this time of year.

“They’re always very generous with Christmas hampers, they’re always very supportive ,” she said. “Because we think we’ll be very busy this year.”

Those giving food or gifts for hampers are most welcome, said Chrystian. Call and sponsor a family or buy a gift and bring it in. The Viking office phone number is 780336-4024; for Holden, call 780-6883928.

The deadline to register is December 14. The actual hamper drive distribution dates are December 21 for Holden and area, and December 22 for Viking and area.

If people call in to refer someone else for a hamper, the person being referred needs to know about it and

Land for Sale Ducks Unlimited Canada is offering land for sale in the counties of Camrose and Beaver under its Revolving Land Conservation program. This program gives landowners the opportunity to buy land for their own operational needs and to support conservation. Land will have area protected by a conservation easement but it can still be used for grazing, hay production or for recreational purposes.

LOCAL RLCP LAND FOR SALE & SPECIFICATIONS Z Dugout available in middle of quarter

CLARK PROJECT

Z Camrose County - NE17-47-17-W4 Z 158.64 acres on two titles, 79.32 acres each Z 93.21 acres seeded to tame pasture in 2018 Z 38.52 acres shallow wetlands Z 26.91 acres trees, shrubs and tame grass

for livestock watering

Asking price: $260,000 or best offer

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Hrabec family recognized for 100 years of farming Moush John Staff Reporter Earlier this month, Ryley’s Hrabec family was awarded the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award by MLA Jackie Lovely and Beaver County Reeve Jim Kallal at the original homestead.

“We have been farming for more than 100 years and four generations later still going strong,” said Helen Hrabec. “In today’s world of technology and uncertain weather conditions, keeping the family farm going is a challenge for sure and something we all have come to appreciate. They are the people that feed the world.”

Beaver County councillor Gene Hrabec added, “I think that it was an honour for all of the family to receive the award from the Premier, Minister, and our MLA Jackie Lovely, as well for me to present alongside Reeve Kallal on behalf of Beaver County.

“It was tremendously important to celebrate this as COVID-19 has really taken an effect on rural Albertans’ interactions as well as day-to-day lives. We hope that when we get back to some normality, we could have more of the family celebrate with Uncle Andy!”

It was way back in 1916, on Feb. 17 when Eva and John Hrabec were married and settled in the Haight area. John and Eva along with their 12 children – Annie, Harry, Mary, Peter, Bill, Emily, Lena, Susan, Martha, Meroslov, Barbara, and Andy farmed their homestead.

“The first house was built in 1915 after the family started farming the land,” Andy Hrabec, youngest of the 12 explained. “We began as a mixed farm operation that included pigs, cattle, milk cows, chickens, horses, and grain.

“The horses were my dad’s 'power force' of that time; used for breaking up the soil, seeding the crop, haying, and harvest,” Andy recalled. “In a few years the first tractor was purchased. In 1967, my parents retired to Holden, leaving me to continue farming the homestead.

“My dad passed away on Nov. 24, 1974, and my mom 10 years later on Oct. 24, 1984.”

Andy was able to increase his grain land by purchasing another quarter NE 21 50 16 W4 from Bill Rurka in 1963.

On July 3, 1971, Andy married Helen Hejnar of Holden.

“Together we have farmed the land as mixed farmers, increasing the pig and cattle operation,” Andy said. “We can remember buying our first 10 cows with calves at $210 per pair.”

Their son Ryan was born in 1984, and also that summer, the first Big Cold Shop was built. Ryan attended school in

Holden until Grade 8, and completed his high school in Ryley, later going to NAIT for welding and earning his certificate as a Journeyman Welder.

Later they purchased two more quarters of land to increase their grain and cattle operation.

Ryan, third generation of the Hrabec family married Sonia Bradley on Oct. 15, 2011, and are the farmers of the homestead now, and their children are Kailey and Ethan, who enjoy the farm style of living; helping with farm work; and feeding the llamas and their chickens. Ryan and Sonia Hrabec have since increased the homestead land base by purchasing two quarters of land to increase their grain operation.

“We have adopted the no-till concept on our farm,” said Ryan. “But with the changing weather patterns we have also had to adapt to that. The last few years we were hit with very tough harvest conditions.

“So I adapted aeration fans with diesel heaters to dry our grain down without having the cost of a grain dryer. When I took over and installed our first auto steer system in our tractor I remember dad saying he thought he would never see a tractor drive down the field in a straight line all by itself!”

Speaking to the fact as to why farm kids often want to be a part of a different lifestyle and leave their rural roots, Ryan explained, “It’s very tough to draw them back into farming once they have left. It’s something that is instilled into you at a very young age. It’s a love for the land and a passion for what you do. Long hours for very little pay. For me it’s a pride thing, I take great pride in our family farm and it being successful.

“What the younger generation has to do is adapt their education for the farming background. Either being an agronomist or in the trades, those skills will help the farm survive this day and age. I left to become a journeyman red seal welder but still farmed after work and on the weekends to earn extra money. The thing that makes me the happiest is seeing my family grow on the farm.”

This fall his eight-year-old son Ethan learned to drive their grain truck, and Ryan said that this would never have happened if they were living in the city.

“My wife and daughter have 12 head of chickens that they hatched in an incubator and now are living in the chicken coop that their uncle built for them! These memories are priceless.

“A farm-raised child is a very good asset to any business, because of them being so rounded that it’s hard for them to return to the farm for the wage that is there for them.”

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Kallal returned as reeve, Hrabec and Pederson retain titles at County organizational meeting Patricia Harcourt Not much changed at Beaver County Council’s organizational meeting held on Oct. 21 prior to the regular meeting.

Jim Kallal (Division 2) was returned as reeve for his fourth term and Gene Hrabec (Division 3) was also returned as deputy reeve for the county. Both the Reeve and Deputy Reeve had no competition for their positions and were acclaimed.

Reeve Kallal thanked council and administration “for their support these past three years as we did journey through some very interesting years of flooding, beavers, COVID-19 and the extreme pressure of assessment and lost revenue in the oil and gas sector.”

Kallal also stated: “I look forward to the coming year as we recover.”

The acting reeve position was handed to Dale Pederson (Division 5) after a vote-off with Kevin

Smook (Division 1).

All of council was appointed to the Agricultural Service Board (ASB). At the ASB meeting later in the day, Smook was appointed by acclamation to return as the chair and noncouncil member Matt Micklich went in by acclamation as vice-chair.

Council passed a motion to “stay status quo” with all the board and committee appointments.

Council also decided to keep the 8:30 a.m. start times for council meetings, held regularly on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

Councillor Smook wanted council to revert to the previous start time of 9:30 a.m. but Reeve Kallal preferred the early start which he said allows for an in-camera session prior to the open meeting. A motion to keep the dates and time the same as last year was passed.

Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) spoke to the issue of changing the remuneration policy so councillors would receive a salary rather than per diem payments for meetings.

Discussion later in the regular meeting resulted in no change for the time being.

Division 3 Councillor Gene Hrabec was returned as Deputy Reeve at the Oct. 21 Organizational Meeting of Beaver County Council (File Photo).

Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson was once again returned as Acting Reeve for Beaver County at the recent Organizational Meeting of county council (File Photo).

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Clr. Smook goes to bat for ratepayers who can’t pay taxes “There are many others out there facing tough times” Patricia Harcourt After an energy company was granted an instalment paying agreement for its 2020 Beaver County taxes, one councillor wanted the same for struggling residential and farm taxpayers.

Pine Cliff Energy attended Beaver County Council’s Oct. 21 meeting virtually to request the same deal as it had last year.

The request was granted and the company will pay its 2020 taxes in 12 equal instalments over a year and have two late payment penalties waived that would ordinarily be imposed.

That motion was passed unanimously before Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook brought forward his own motion to extend the same courtesy to other taxpayers in the county who are unable to pay their taxes by the tax deadline.

Smook said he voted in favour of

the Pine Cliff motion because, “I understand the importance of the company to the community.” But he added that “there are many others out there facing tough times.”

When Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) asked what was meant by “other taxpayers” in the motion, Smook said: “That means all taxpayers.”

Smook explained that he gets phone calls “from people unable to pay their taxes and then they are charged even more because of that,” in late payment penalties.

He wanted “to go to bat for them.”

The county has leverage with landowners that, if the taxes aren’t paid, the property can be sold by the county for taxes. “We don’t have that for oil and gas companies,” he said.

But Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said he was against a blanket waiver for taxpayers adding the policy is that “each should be dealt with on its own merits.”

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Taxes Continued from BCC2

Hrabec said if “there are extenuating circumstances they can come to council so we can hear from the person,” to get particulars on each case.

But Smook said the county can give ratepayers a break in these hard economic times because there is always the option of putting properties up for a tax sale if taxes aren’t paid after three years.

“It’s wonderful that we’re going to bat for industry but we also have residential and farm taxpayers who are also in tough times,” he said.

Hrabec felt it was too “carte blanche,” carrying with it no plan to for collecting the education requisition from county residents, which the county is responsible for collecting on behalf of the province.

The requisitions collected for the province must be paid out by the collecting municipality even if they can’t collect them. This is seen as a hardship in light of the decreased revenues from oil and gas in general.

For the Pine Cliff agreement, the education taxes are factored into it, said Hrabec, but he felt Smook’s motion was akin to telling people “don’t pay, don’t worry.”

But Smook maintained that the same agreements to energy companies could be made with other taxpayers.

Kallal countered with the fact that other municipalities have made similar agreements with oil and gas companies. But extending this to residential and farm categories would “open up a Pandora’s Box.” They should be dealt with individually, he said.

Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) agreed with Smook, but did add that he appreciated that Pine Cliff has been paying its taxes and that “giving them a break will help keep them going.”

Earlier, Hrabec also applauded the company for always paying their taxes and being good corporate citizens in the community.

But Bruce said some energy companies are not paying landowner surface rights, which affects their incomes and ability to pay taxes. “There are people (in the county) with wells on their properties who haven’t been paid surface rights for several years,” said Bruce, adding: “It leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.” Bruce said he “feels for rural ratepayers, who relied on the (surface rights) payments, being hit twice.”

Smook’s motion was defeated 3-2 with Kallal, Hrabec and Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) opposed. Smook and Bruce voted in favour.

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Firearms Regulation Reminder Beaver County Enforcement Services would like to remind citizens of the regulations surrounding use of firearms. These regulations are found in the Alberta Wildlife Act and citizens are urged to review this legislation frequently. The legislation can be reviewed in full by visiting the Alberta Queens Printer website, clicking the Laws Online/Catalogue tab and then typing Wildlife Act. According to Section 51(1) it is illegal for a person to discharge a firearm from, or cause a projectile from a firearm to pass along or across any roadway. The roadway would also include the ditch portion extending to any private or public land. If there is no identifiable property line (ie. fence) the ditch portion is considered to extend 20 feet from the closest edge of the travelled portion of the roadway.

Additionally, Section 52(1) prohibits discharging of a firearm within 200 yards, or causing a projectile from a firearm to pass within 200 yards of any occupied building. It is also unlawful to discharge any firearm at night, with night being defined as being ½ hour after sunset and ending at ½ hour before sunrise the following day. The current sunrise/sunset table for our area can be found at www.albertaregulations.ca.

Specifically, for the upcoming firearm hunting season, Section 2(1) of the Petty Trespass Act prohibits the entry on any land without the permission of the owner or occupier of the land. If charged and convicted a person may be liable to a fine up to $2000.

Landowners are not required to post signage prohibiting trespassing for this charge to be laid. Land that is under cultivation, surrounded by a fence or natural boundary, or that is enclosed in a manner that indicates the owner’s intention to keep persons off the land or animals on the land is by default considered to be private even without signage.

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Request for Quotations Beaver County is seeking quotes for the 2021 Gravel Haul No: RFQ2020-15PW This invitation to submit non-binding offers for the provision of Gravel Hauling Services. All submissions should be in a sealed package clearly marked and identified with RFQ2020-5PW. All submissions may be in person, sent by mail or email to the following address: Beaver County Box 140, 5120 – 50 St Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 RFQ No. RFQ2020-15PW – 2021 Gravel Haul Attention: Dan Blackie, Superintendent of Transportation email submissions to: pwtenders@beaver.ab.ca Submission deadline: November 4, 2020 at 10:00:00 am local time.

Please visit www.beaver.ab.ca Or please visit www.purcasingconnection.ca.

For further information, contact Dan Blackie, Superintendent of Transportation, at 780-663-3730.

The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. Beaver County reserves the right to award the work to the contractor who best meets the needs of the County with respect to this project.

Happy Halloween

Beaver County Council and staff would like to wish everyone a fun and safe, spooky Halloween.

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County Tax Collection and COVID-19

Beaver County Council is pleased and grateful for the announcement from Minister Allard and Premier Kenney regarding the Assessment Model Review this week. Minister Allard announced a short-term strategy to attempt to balance municipal and industry sustainability, while charting a path forward to achieve a long-term solution regarding taxation of oil and gas properties. The short-term solution is still being reviewed by the County, but it appears that the loss of tax revenue from industrial property taxation is well below $200,000, instead of the worst case scenario being discussed this year of a loss of about $3,000,000 in tax revenue.

Beaver County continues to monitor the coronavirus outbreak, and our commitment to the health and safety of our community and our staff remains our top priority.

Staff are diligently practicing “physical distancing” and taking other necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, and we ask that you respect the health and safety protocols we have implemented when paying your property taxes this year.

The deadline for payment of property taxes to avoid penalty is November 2, 2020.

To avoid line-ups and congestion in the County Services Centre, the County strongly encourages taxpayers to take advantage of the many off-site methods of payment: ✓

County Council would like to thank our MLA’s Jackie Lovely and Rick Wilson for their advocacy and for the hard work of RMA (Rural Municipalities of Alberta) Board and staff to achieve this solution. Most importantly, we would like to thank our residents, businesses and regional partners (Towns of Tofield and Viking, Villages of Ryley and Holden) who expressed your concerns about rural sustainability to the Province and industry stakeholders. Without your voice, this may not have been possible.

The County continues to look for savings and efficiencies, as this is a short-term reprieve to a bigger problem. Until the Province and Beaver County region sees growth and employment return to pre-pandemic levels, we understand that our taxpayers need us to keep a check on spending and continue to be wise with their dollars. We also want to thank our industry partners who have struggled in the past several years but are continuing to contribute to the County and to our communities.

Community Events Tofield Curling Club 2020-2021 Season Tofield Curling Club is actively looking for new curlers, no experience required. If you are interested in a fun evening out, please consider joining our club. We are accepting new teams or new individuals to join existing teams for all leagues.

Please contact one of the league representatives below or email the club.

League play starts the first week of November, 2020.

Men’s – Monday at 7:00 pm (Contact Doug 780-717-8963) Ladies – Tuesday at 7:00 pm (Contact Deb 780-662-2056) Modified Mixed – Wednesday at 7:00 pm (Contact Dawn 780-222-2416) Email: tofieldcurling1988@gmail.com For more information see our website (Special Guidelines are in effect as per Alberta Health Services) www.tofieldcurlingclub.ca

Viking Curling Club Curling to start November 10!

League curling – Tuesdays, 7:30pm Super league - Thursdays, 7:30pm (until January 2021) Everyone welcome. Enter as a team or individual. New to curling or need a refresher, lessons are available.

For more information, please contact: Mike – 587-256-0135 Bucko – 780-385-0422 Special guidelines are in affect as per Alberta Health Services.

The Paragon Theatre Holden, AB Presents Remembrance Day Movie Memphis Belle Wednesday, November 11, 1pm start 5019-50 St Admissions by donation The Paragon Theatre Holden, AB Movies G.I. Joe Retaliation Saturday, November 14, 3pm Midway 7pm 5019 50St. Admissions $7, $3 u12

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Cheque or money order mailed to Box 140, Ryley, AB T0B 4A0.

The postmark on the envelope MUST be stamped on or before November 2, 2020 to avoid penalty.

On-line banking (internet or telephone). Please allow 3-5 business days for processing.

Payment at your financial institution. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing.

Pay simply. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing.

Drop box at the County Services Centre on or before November 2, 2020.

Credit card, e-transfer, PayPal, or payment at a Canada Post outlet. NOTE that a convenience fee will be charged by the payment processing agency. Go to www.beaver.ab.ca for more information.

A penalty of 6% will be added to outstanding CURRENT taxes on November 3, 2020. Hours for the Beaver County Service Centre are: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (weekdays). Please call ahead (780-663-3730) if an appointment with the Assessor is required.

Staff are available and happy to assist you with any questions you have and are accessible by phone at 780-663-3730 or by e-mail to administration@beaver.ab.ca.

If you must attend the County Services Centre to pay your taxes, please come prepared for the following: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

If the Office lobby appears to be crowded, please wait outside the building at the spaces marked on the sidewalk until a safe space is available for you.

A MANDATORY health check is required. Forms are available in the vestibule. Completed forms must be given to County staff before your tax payment will be processed.

Please use hand sanitizer and wear a mask. Masks are available if you have forgotten to bring one.

Please follow all signage. Arrows and floor markers are in place to direct traffic and minimize close contact with others waiting in line.

Cheque and Interac are the preferred methods of payment.

Please do not linger to visit with others inside the Office. You are welcome to visit outside at a safe distance from each other.

Please do not enter the County Services Centre if you are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, been in contact with a confirmed case, recently participated in a large group gathering, or travelled outside of the country within the last 14 days.

Thank you for doing your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Your cooperation and patience are appreciated.

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Holden 4-H Beef Club holds weigh-in Zane Gunderson & Kate Albrecht Club Reporters

On October 25, the Holden 4-H Beef Club met at the Chomik Farm to weigh our project steers. It was –16 degrees outside! This is the beginning of the new 4-H year.

Weigh in started at 10 a.m.

All 18 members taking steer projects were present and some members weighed their heifer projects as well. We have one

member who is taking a heifer project only; giving us a total of 19 members.

The club is also happy to welcome 5 cleaver members.

All projects were given eight-way vaccine that was donated by Clay and Nicole Gunderson. This vaccine helps to protect our animals from eight different illnesses.

Roulston Farms donated implants for the steers.

Some members implanted their projects and some

did not. Implants give the steers a better appetite.

Ivomec pour on was provided by our District Key Leader Darren Klein who received the Ivomec from the company that produces it. Ivomec protects our projects from parasites.

Our parents helped to weigh our calves and put in 4-H ear tags and implants. The intermediate and senior members helped to move the calves up to the chute, apply the

Ivomec and the give the vaccine.

When the work was finished we were able to enjoy a visit and some individually packaged snacks and drinks. We are grateful to the Chomik family for hosting! We were grateful that by this time it had started to warm up!

We are very excited to start working with our projects. Our first 4-H meeting of this year will be held November 5.

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Viking council expresses concern about water repairs in villages Patricia Harcourt Editor

Viking Council agreed to send a letter to the Highway 14 Regional Water Commission expressing concerns about who pays for repairs to distribution lines within the county’s two villages.

The villages of Ryley and Holden do not own their own water distribution systems. Recently both villages have required repairs to their distribution systems.

Who pays for the costs of the repair is the question at issue.

The towns of Tofield and Viking do own their distribution pipes for water distribution and as such must pay for any repairs done to them.

The Town of Viking received a letter from Tofield questioning how the repairs to distribution systems owned by the Water Commission are funded.

“Are the repairs funded from the distribution fee collected from the residents/businesses of the villages and hamlets, or from general operation,” asked Tofield Mayor Debora Dueck, in the letter.

Tofield wants the repairs to these systems paid by the distribution fee collected from the

respective municipality, “just as Viking and Tofield are solely responsible for our distribution systems,” stated Dueck.

Viking’s town CAO confirmed this in his Oct. 19 report to council: “Any repairs that are done (in Viking) come from the town’s own water levies and general revenue,” he stated.

Of the four municipalities in the county, “Tofield and Viking own and maintain their own water systems,” he said. With Holden and Ryley, “who don’t own the water system, who pays for repairs in the villages?”

The issue emerged as recently both villages have had to make repairs to certain parts of their systems after undergoing street digging projects.

The concern, said McLeod, is if there is a water leak, break or need to replace a water line in the villages the towns will be helping to pay for that.

Viking Councillor Dana Ewashko, who sits on the Water Commission board, said that “franchise agreements are coming up for renewal,” and the commission wants to renegotiate.

“Ideally, Ryley and Holden could buy their distribution systems for $1,” he said, adding that the ownership of the lines “should have been dealt

with on day one,” when the commission was formed.

McLeod said that “the concern for this council (is) we paid the increase in the transmission costs (and) the distribution system in Holden and Ryley

are in very poor shape.”

“We don’t want to pay any distribution repairs in the two villages,” said McLeod, recommending a letter be sent to the commission echoing the concerns of the Town of Tofield.

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Beaver County Council keeps its per diem remuneration policy after some debate Patricia Harcourt Editor

Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) advocated strongly at Beaver County’s organizational meeting on Oct. 21 for a change in council remuneration policy from the current per diems to a fixed salary.

Bruce later clarified that the issue was not about getting more money but the public’s perception that councillors are motivated to attend meetings just to increase their pay.

Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson said council should “hold the line” on pay increases as county staff have been asked to do, while Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said he “even thinks a decrease is okay.” He said council should “lead by example.”

Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) took exception to the comment regarding taking a pay decrease noting politicians in provincial and

federal levels get much higher salaries than those on the municipal level.

County councillors average about $44,000 per year, and that goes down to the $35,000 range after taxes, he said.

“We have to look up to see the bottom,” he said, pointing to the earnings of corporate heads. “And us making half of what the average wage earner makes.”

Bruce said he hoped people will run in the municipal election next year “who can live on $35,000 a year.” He added: “I find it absolutely bizarre that people at the bottom talk about leading by example.”

Bruce said he sometimes wonders if councillors should just work for free based on comments from ratepayers, who wonder what is going on when one councillor is paid more than another based on the per diems paid out to them. A salary would lessen the confusion, he said.

The county “should set a salary, all the same (amount),

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“We don’t spend the same amount of time working as people with a full-time job,” he said, urging council to “leave it status quo until things improve (financially).”

For Bruce, comments that he is attending a meeting “just to get paid,” weren’t sitting well with him, stating: “There is an election in a year and if you think ratepayers aren’t looking at what councillors get paid, think again.”

With the current per diem system, “Every time we do something we get paid…It looks like we hit the jackpot,” he said, to ratepayers who are struggling. “It’s on their minds when times are tough,” and roads and the economy are bad. “Councillors are an easy target.”

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Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) was in favour of leaving the pay issue “status quo,” but noted that although he hasn’t received criticism about it, he “knows it’s out there.”

But Kallal added: “They don’t realize it’s 24/7” work for county councillors, who often get calls late in the evening. He encouraged people to run for office to find out “how hard it is if they were elected and dealing with ratepayer complaints.”

Bruce said he just wanted all the county councillors to receive the same (remuneration), whatever that is, rather than varying as they do now.

But in the end council stuck with the status quo.

Kallal made a motion for council to have its remuneration policy remain the same.

In favour were Kallal, Smook and Pederson with Hrabec and Bruce opposed, so the motion was passed.

Hrabec later stated that he and Bruce voted the same, but for opposite reasons.

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stick with the per diem method, keep the pay as it is now, and “let future councils deal with it.”

Bruce said he didn’t want more money, either, but their paycheques vary “from councillor to councillor and from month to month,” because some committees are more active than others. This leads to a “huge differential in what per diems are (paid out and) every councillor has a different (pay) submission,” to administration.

Hrabec repeated he was “okay” with a seven per cent pay cut, noting the county staff is getting a zero increase this year. “I think we get paid decently for what we do,” he said. “However, when you receive a nasty call you can never get paid enough.”

He also noted that many people sit on boards as volunteers and don’t get compensated. Councillor pay fluctuates because “some (councillors) go to more meetings than the next.”

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OBITUARY Alan Granville Stubert

It is with deep sadness to announce the sudden passing of Alan Granville Stubert of Edmonton, Alberta, formerly of Viking, Alberta on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the age of 63 years.

Alan had courageously battled Diabetes and Parkinson’s for many years.

Alan leaves to mourn his life partner

Loss

Bunny, his mom Margaret, and his son Jeffrey. He also leaves to mourn his siblings: Louise, Marlie, Maralin (Joe), and Heather.

Alan also has two nephews, two nieces, one great niece, and two grandchildren. All will miss him dearly.

He was predeceased by his father, Albert Stubert, and we know Alan was welcomed with open and loving arms.

A Graveside Service was held at Golden Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Viking, Alberta on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Alvin Sorenson officiating.

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ry of Alan may be made to the Golden Valley Lutheran Church; the Canadian Diabetes Association, 104 – 12220 Stony Plain Rd., Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 3Y4; or, the Parkinson’s

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Special quilt from Kinsella brought in for Vialta Lodge residents Marion R. Cottrell Vialta Lodge Chatter

Vialta Lodge is grateful to report an increase in our number of residents.

October 1 was the official ‘moving in’ day for a few people: Donna Tkaczyk, Emily Lefsrud, and Elizabeth (Liz) Forsyth.

Coby Roeleveld also came in October while Edith Cookson and Wilda Lindsey joined us in September. Welcome to each of you. We hope to see you at our “Club ’93” resident meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month. It is a good setting to become familiar with the role we as residents play in decision making.

It is with regret we report the loss of Lois Child, a long-time resident of the Viking area.

We were sorry Helen Ross and Mavis Loudon had to move to different care facilities.

In October, a daughter of one of our residents brought a special quilt for our viewing pleasure.

The quilt had been made by the Kinsella Royal Purple ladies in 1963.

There are 38 members’ names and flowers beautifully embroidered on blocks. This particular quilt had originally belonged to Ivy Mollier and appears to have never been used, or very gently used, as it is in wonderful condition. The quilting is all hand done.

What a delightful time many of us had as we read the names and shared memories of each one. I’m thinking some of these ladies were very young when they joined #163 Royal Purple Lodge! One of our current residents, Violet Lancaster, is shown here (see photo) seated in front of the quilt. Her block is the centre one on the bottom row. It would be interesting to hear of memories this photo stirs up in other people in the community.

Thanks to family and friends for your visits and contacts. Much appreciated.

Tuesday night Whist games have resumed on the first and third weeks of each month for residents.

All the staff of Vialta Lodge play a significant daily role in our lives.

During COVID-19, the work load of every department has increased tremendously.

They have all risen to the challenges of applying ‘infection control’ strategy to absolutely every job and action. The addition of two high school girls to help with extra surface disinfecting in the facility and many other duties has been wonderful for us. And, I believe, for them! We want to express our thanks to every one of you for jobs well done.

Thanks especially for your continued sense of

fun and laughter. We ALL need humour in our days.

Thanks also to Home Care employees who are very much appreciated in the many services they provide for us. When we need them, they will come!

Things I Learned from My Dog: - When your loved one comes home, always run to greet them.

- Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

- Take naps.

- Stretch before rising.

- Run, romp, and play daily.

- Don’t bite when a simple growl will do.

- Delight in the simple joys of a walk.

- Be loyal and never pretend to be anything that you’re not.

- When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

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Fill the Tree!

We’re again raising money for the Food Bank & Community Christmas Hamper Program this year!

With a minimum $5 donation, you can add your name to the tree! (donation amount not

Cash or Cheque only.

Stop by The Weekly Review office in Viking or mail your donation to: Box 240, Viking, AB T0B 4N0

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Last 2 years, we’ve raised $2,810!

It’s been a tough year, let’s do what we can again for those in need!

YOUR NAME HERE

We don’t keep a single dime.

It ALL goes to the right place!

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Small Business Week brings a new appreciation for shopping locally Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) issued a report ahead of Small Business Week, Oct. 18-24, showing that big box stores like Costco and Walmart, or online giants like Amazon, are the biggest threat to small businesses.

“While big businesses, like Amazon, are reporting significantly larger revenues compared to last year, Alberta small busi-

nesses are falling further behind, with 76 per cent still below normal revenues,” says the CFIB. “Most of us don’t think too much about where we shop - if we can get everything we need with a few clicks or if we assume a big box store carries the best value, we may overlook the hundreds of small businesses around us that offer fantastic products and services while creating jobs and giving back to our communities,” said Laura Jones, Executive Vice-

Royal Purple donates to Gymnastics Club Dawn Hodgins Members of Viking Royal Purple met for their regular October meeting. There was not a lot of business as not much is happening with so many events and groups being shut down with the COVID-19 virus and all the rules that go along with it.

We did put together our yearly history book and all enjoyed doing this and showing off their artistic talents. We will be giving our annual donations to Stars, Compassion House and a few others. We only received around $16,000 after working the Red Deer casino last February.

President Dawn had met with members from the Viking Food Bank and donated $100 to them when CFCW held a special donation hour at the Food Bank. It was disappointing that more citizens didn’t show up to donate food items.

Dawn Hodgins and Chris Boadway got together and made a video to give the group’s Volunteer Award to Grade 12 student Jessica Brandt for her time volunteering. We did see that there are two volunteer awards given by two different groups! As local volunteers we do appreciate that young people are actually volunteering to make Viking a better place in which to live.

Gymnastics Club had requested funding and Dawn met with gymnast Lacey Loades and the RP group gave them $100. Due to COVID-19 the club had a difficult time finding a place to meet, as the school gym was no longer available. They reached out to many other areas and ended up in the Lougheed Field House. But the good news of this is that they may pick up more kids who want to be part of gymnastics. But like so many other groups they are going to have to purchase sanitizer, gloves, masks, cleaning supplies, wipes, and social distancing stickers. It is hoped that other groups will take the time to help out the kids! All sports are important at this time!

President at CFIB. “When we choose to shop local, we choose to keep the money we spend in our economy, to support Canadian jobs and to invest in the businesses that make our communities vibrant. It’s a choice we can all feel good about.

“Small and big businesses didn’t enter the pandemic on a level playing field and things have only gotten worse.

“During lockdowns, big box stores like Costco and Walmart were allowed to remain open and sell all kinds of goods because they have grocery sections, while many small businesses were shut down. Small businesses really need a good holiday season to even things out,” added Jones.

In just the second quarter of 2020, Amazon, Walmart, and Costco not only met their usual revenues, but showed five to

33 per cent above-normal sales.

But at what cost to local businesses and communities?

“Conscious consumerism is about empowering our spending to make a difference in our communities, to support our local economies, to align with our values, and to celebrate the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who own and operate a small business,” says Jones.

That’s definitely true in the Flagstaff Region.

When you see grad stories that include information about scholarships and bursaries, you see just one small example of how small businesses in our communities support everything.

When you attend (preCOVID) rodeos, street fairs, Christmas festivals, sporting events, and more, you can be sure that local small businesses had

a hand in making these events successful.

Choosing to shop where you think you’re saving the most money could end up costing you in the end when you compare the value that small business brings to your community.

Small businesses invest in their communities and their profits generally stay local.

They support local initiatives and they are also someone’s employer. The CFIB reports that nine in 10 Canadians are employed by small and medium-sized businesses.

With the upcoming holiday season, there’s more reason than ever to keep your dollars in the community. CFIB reports that a recent survey revealed big business can expect to see 66 per cent of holiday spending, compared to 34 per cent for local businesses and is urging consumers to consider turn-

ing those numbers around.

“The holiday season is the time of year that makes or breaks many retail businesses.”

The good news is that over a third of Canadians are choosing to shop locally first.

“With increased awareness and some encouragement, hopefully, more will follow their lead and support small businesses through this difficult time.”

The CFIB is hosting a contest until Nov. 29 where you can send an online ‘thank you’ to a small business in your community.

By entering their name, and yours, both become eligible for a prize, a big ‘thank you’ basket filled with merchandise from small businesses across the country.

Go to www.small businesseveryday.ca to enter weekly prizes.

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