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Wheat Kings open season with thrilling OT victory against Vermilion LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO
The Killam Wheat Kings opened the regular season at home this past Friday, Sept. 29, with an overtime win over the Vermilion Tigers. Above, #25 Chase Rombough tucks in a goal from #26 Rhett Bergseth and #6 Trey Forster to tie the game in the second period. See full story Page 31.
FIRST honours former board member Sylvia Wold’s memory with new bench in Alliance FIRST Board members Allen Dietz and Logan Holben were present in Alliance on Friday, Sept. 29, alongside Sylvia Wold’s widower Dale Wold as Edmonton Granite installed a memorial bench in honour of longtime FIRST Board Member Sylvia Wold. Thank you for your service to the Flagstaff community Sylvia. The bench is located on Main Street, Alliance, next to the Village Office.
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FFCS hosting seminar to wade through complexities of changing rural electric or gas service providers Editor
With the rising costs of home utilities, many residents are curious about whether there are other options available that might be more budget friendly. Wading through the myriad of choices can be difficult, as can understanding how plans differ, and what plans are actually available. Alberta is fairly unique in that residents have the option to choose between a regulated rate company or a competitive rate company for their electricity and natural gas. Sometimes, however, there are Rural Electrification Associations or Natural Gas Co-ops that do not fall under these programs. The Office of the Alberta Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) was created in 2003, with a mandate to educate and mediate for Alberta small business, farm, and residential electricity, natural gas, and water consumers. In keeping with the education portion of its mandate, the UCA offers free public sessions for those who are considering making a change and are not sure what their options are. The Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA) has planned to hold one of these information sessions in Killam at the FFCS office, later this month. The session will be a presentation on understanding electricity and natural gas utilities in Alberta. This will include information on how Alberta’s energy market works, and will include a breakdown of choices available to consumers when it comes to heat-
ing and powering their homes, small businesses, and farms. The presentation includes information on the line items on electricity and natural gas bills, and also delves into consumer protection resources available to Alberta consumers for resolving disputes, another arm of the UCA. The session is free of charge, and pre-registration is required. Registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis through the FFCS office in Killam at 780385-3976. The UCA also offers print resources to help when wading through the wide variety of service providers in the
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Completely Renovated Home, 105acres land, at Hardisty with Hwy 13 access! Great Location, pavement access on Highway 13 great for large trucks or equipment, 105 acres, 2008 renovated home w/1450sqft, concrete storage basement, 2beds/2baths great layout, wood burning fireplace and double attached garage. Great location for business venture, trucking, Construction, great Hwy 13 frontage exposure. Comes with a 30x90ft covered shop, and 28x16 insulated workshop/storage cement floor, space to enjoy the outdoors, or run a business operation, with peaceful out of town living. Price $585,000 www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings” Excellent Highway 13 hi-exposure Commercial Property, 5 acres at Hardisty! Looking for an excellent spot for exposure to build a corporate office, oilfield business, gas station or Motel with full exposure to thousands of vehicles per day passing by, this 5acre property is available now. Grading done and the foundation poured ready for a large office building, retail or gas bar complete with plans. Located at growing Hardisty with tremendous oilfield expansion projects ongoing at Canada’s largest oil storage terminals, with Major oil and service companies and many job opportunities. Price $275,000 www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings” Large Home, Double Garage, Big lot! Well built modern 1600sqft, 3bdrm + 1, 3 bath home in safe neighborhood in eastern Alberta near Wainwright. Located in the pristine Battle River Valley just a short walk to the river, walking/hiking trails, 2 lakes fishing/boating/skiing, golf nearby and world class hunting area. Sits in cul-de-sac with biggest lot, back lane, Double garage w/newer concrete pad and big vegetable garden to enjoy from a newer 0-maintenance deck. Has lifetime metal roof and basement 90%completed, and home is ready for quick possession. Too good to be true, come and take a look you won’t be disappointed for the value. Price $237,000. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
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LOUGHEED Beautiful Home, Double Garage beside a Park with great View! Looking for that special place with a community feel to retire with nice home/yard, to enjoy family stays, or to raise a family in? Look no further than quiet and safe Lougheed. This home features large Kitchen with island, beautiful flooring, big lvg room w/wood fireplace, master bdrm/ensuite and both upstairs/downstairs laundry and RV Parking. Basement is partially finished walls/insulation with 1 bedroom/bath in, plenty of storage and room for the whole crew. Garage is double car, insulated w/cement parking pad, curb appeal is terrific. Close to playground and an open park area and trout pond in Lougheed, and only minutes to Hardisty, Sedgewick or Camrose. Price $225,000. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
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Maintained Mobile Home, titled Double Lots, Double Garage! Beautifully comfortable 1135sqft mobile home with 3 bedrooms, many updates with nice addition for storage/freezers. Comes with all appliances, R/O water unit, furniture negotiable in sale. The lot and yard are fabulous, and mechanics dream a 26x32ft garage large 9x10ft doors, storage for all the toys on all on double lots. Don’t miss this out of the city opportunity, titled lots no monthly, safe, and quiet community to reside in Lougheed, Ab close to Sedgewick and Camrose. Price $110,000. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
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RADWAY 5Qtrs(768ac) Cattle/Grain Land at Radway! Located on Alberta’s oldest developed road the “Victoria Trail” between Radway and Waskatenau along the pristine North Saskatchewan River RR201Twp585A, the property has beautiful sweeping River Views, Creeks, and the land has excellent developable potential for acreage subdivisions, camping spots/ATV’s, Horse Trail riding, or Golf Course potential. There is a gravel source on the property for revenue, personal use for farm operation, or for subdivision use. Come 1 hour North of Sherwood Park to view this piece of paradise, rolling land, trees, river, creeks, and home to some terrific wildlife Bear, Elk, Moose, Deer. Price $3,750,000. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
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KILLAM Excellent 48x68ft Commercial Building in Killam Located perfectly along Hwy 13 and close to Hwy 36 for excellent business exposure. Built in 1997 it has a great office front for retail, and large open shop area, separate bay for conference room, or construction booth. The door is 12ftx14ft and can be modified, if need be, roof is metal, and has a terrific mezzanine with office. Lot is large with .44acres and all gravelled for deliveries and parking. Previously woodworking, cabinet making construction shop, and the equipment is negotiable. New Appraisal $345,000 View listing at www.Jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
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Brandywine & Brew 4846 47 St., Sedgewick 780-384-2422 brandywinebrew2020@gmail.com
Situated next to the post office, Brandywine & Brew has been a fixture on Sedgewick’s Main Street for more than 30 years. “And we plan on being here for many, many more years,” adds Christie Rose, who owns and operates the long-established liquor store with husband Dale. The couple purchased the business in the spring of 2020. For them, the key to continued success is all about customer service. “We’re here to work with our customers and support them,” Christie says. “We love nothing better when someone comes in and asks us what a good beer or wine might be, and we can help you choose that. But if there’s something you’d like to see brought in, we certainly could do that for you.” Brandywine & Brew is a purveyor of quality spirits, beer and wine, with a focus on Alberta distillers and brewers. “We’ve been working hard for the last three years to increase the variety we have in our store,” Christie adds, “and we think we have a great selection currently.” That great selection includes more than 65 varieties of wine – something for every palate and budget. If that seems overwhelming, don’t fret. This year, Christie completed her Level 1 certification through the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) in London, England. So she’s more than capable in helping customers choose an appropriate wine, whether it’s for their weekday dinner or a special event. And, fortunately, you can find Christie in the store on a daily basis. “Our business is unique because as an owner I’m in the store every day, which allows me to build a great rapport with my customers, and get to know them and what their needs are,” she explains. Christie is also keen on rewarding her countless loyal customers. “If we didn't have our loyal customers, we wouldn’t be here,” she notes. “So we really appreciate each
and every one of them.” Brandywine & Brew offers a VIP program that allows customers to collect points on purchases. One loyal customer recently cashed in his points on his birthday and happily walked away with a free keg. “We think having happy, loyal, repeat customers is a true example of our success,” Christie adds. “We plan on growing our business further, developing those relationships with customers and clients.” With Thanksgiving on the horizon and Christmas in the not-too-distant future, keep in mind that Brandywine & Brew offers discounts on bulk purchases. “We can also offer suggestions as what you may want to serve at your function,” Christie says.
“We also provide liquor services for weddings, and with that we also provide free wine tasting for brides and grooms and their family to come and try out some wines and see what would best suit them for their function.” In addition to all of that, Brandywine & Brew is home to a beer and wine club for six months of the year, featuring a different craft beer or bottle of wine each month. For the Rose family, there’s no other place they’d rather run their business than in the Flagstaff Region. “Flagstaff has been home for many years. We love our community, we love to give back, and we do so through volunteering and donations.
“We’ve been involved with Princess and the Purse, the Flagstaff Food Bank, and various other service clubs in the community,” Christie explains. “We’ve had tremendous support from people in our community and surrounding areas. “The Flagstaff Region is a great place to live. It’s very affordable. We have great community spirit. It’s family minded. We have super recreational areas and facilities, and we’re glad to be a part of it!” For more information, find Brandywine & Brew on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to watch the video on The Community Press website. www.thecommunitypress.com
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Hughenden Grade 11 student earns season lead in novice bareback horse riding Jace Lomheim goes to school in Hughenden in Grade 11 and also calls Daysland home part of the time as his father is from there. At 16 years old, Jace has been rodeoing for the past two years. Last season he was a Jr. Steer Rider in the Lakeland Rodeo Association (LRA), Wildrose Rodeo Association (WRA), and the Foothills Cowboy Association (FCA). Last year he was able to acquire the season Leader in the WRA, and make all three finals. This is Lomheim’s first season in the Novice Bareback Horse Riding event. Once again, Lomheim earned a spot at all three finals LRA, WRA, and CRA/FCA this season.
Lomheim finished as season Leader for CRA/FCA in his event. At the recent LRA Finals, Lomheim placed second overall, riding all five of his horses and placing second in each round of the LRA finals. Daysland Jr. Barrel Racer Jayda Songhurst recently won the Wildrose Rodeo Association finals. Levi Robbins, also from Daysland, rode three of his five steers in Jr. Steer Riding, ending up in sixth place in the WRA. He will also be attending the Chinook/Foothills finals in Brooks on Oct. 68. Wiley Cumming of Viking won two of five rounds, ending up in second place overall in breakaway roping.
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Jace Lomheim of Hughenden ended his first year of Novice Bareback by earning a spot in three rodeo association finals, earning season leader in two and second overall at the Lakeland Rodeo Association finals.
Sedgewick Golf Club Annual General Meeting
Search warrant in Wainwright nets drug charges at Sedgewick Golf Club House On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (EAD CRU) and RCMP Police Dog Services assisted Wainwright RCMP and executed a search warrant on a residence in relation to a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation. Two adults and three youths were located within the residence. The two adults were taken into custody and the three youth were escorted from the property. The three youth were determined to not be involved in the investigation and left the scene in the care of their parents. Drug and firearms related charges are pending against the two adult residents of the home. They were released on an Undertaking with their first appearance in Alberta Court of Justice in Wainwright on Nov. 2, 2023. As their charges have not been formally sworn, their identity can not be released. “A part of the mandate of EAD CRU is to sup-
port the District’s detachments in combatting crime in the community.
This is another example of the RCMP’s commitment to keeping our com-
munities safe,” says Sgt Mike Dunsmore, EAD CRU.
Sunday, Oct. 15 at 7pm
It’s a voting year. EVERYONE WELCOME!
Thursday, October 19 FFCS Board Room, 4809 - 49 Ave., Killam 9:30 - 10:30 am Please RSVP at 780-385-3976 Please note: this session will not be recorded
Sunday, October 15 5 PM 42031 RR 131, Sedgewick, AB more info call 780-385-0991
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Footings being poured for new permanent home of Wanda School
LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO
The Village of Forestburg is working on preparing the site where the Wanda School building will be located. It is hoped the move will take place later this fall, weather conditions permitting.
Wilderness based drug recovery program reopens for males 18-24 A new addiction and mental health treatment program has reopened at Rocky Mountain House over the weekend, called the Shunda Creek Recovery Centre. The Centre is operated by Enviros but under contract to Alberta Health Services. It runs a 12-week wilderness-based addiction and mental health recovery program for males ages 18-24. Enviro says to potential clients, “You’ll be with others your own age who are walking in similar shoes to yours.” The Centre was relocated late last year, and has reopened in a new, larger facility, with capacity for 18 clients. “Our government is proud to invest in a system centred around recovery, offering hope for those suffering from the deadly disease of addiction. I am pleased to see this unique and valuable recovery opportunity guiding more individuals down the path of recovery,” says Dan Williams, Minister of Mental Health and Addiction. “The expansion of the Shunda Creek Recovery Centre will go a long way providing even more addiction and mental health treatment in a fun environment outdoors,” adds Jason Nixon, MLA, Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre and Min-
ister of Seniors, Community and Social Services. “I look forward to seeing the positive difference this program will make in the lives of young men in Rocky Mountain House and across the province.” Funded by AHS and
Alberta Mental Health and Addition, the program has been providing intensive adventurebased wilderness programming for young men since 2009, helping address substance and mental health issues that require live-in treatment
and support. Just last June, the program was in danger of shutting down due to funding challenges. In July, Enviros was able to secure funds to purchase the new facility, which still required Continued on Page 14
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Everyone is welcome to have an opportunity to (Extra Showing) sample wine, do a self-directed tour of the theatre, to take pictures at the photo booth, live MY BIG FAT GREEK entertainment with short videos of the history WEDDING 3 of the theatre, the unveiling of the seasons PG. Nia Vardalos, Lainie Kazan concert series. Wine tasting will be presented by Sippin Pretty and Entertainment will be provided by Intrigue Quartet from Edmonton. Oct 27, 28, 29@ 7:30 pm **PLUS**
Seniors & Students $8, Children 3-11 $5. Family $25. Movie information www.palacetheatre-daysarts.ca
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Alberta debuts dashboard for Flu, Covid, and RSV numbers Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Province of Alberta has launched a new respiratory virus dashboard, as announced by Health Minister Adriana LaGrange on Monday, Oct. 2. “As promised, I’m happy to announce that we are launching our new respiratory virus dashboard. This updated dashboard harmonizes the reporting of respiratory virus data, aligning with practices adopted by other provinces.’ LaGrange says among the dashboard’s new features is including reporting for RSV cases and positivity, with plans to collect severe outcomes data in the near future. “The historical data tab, to be populated in the coming days, will provide year-by-year historical data by respiratory virus season. “Moving forward, the dashboard will be updated every Thursday throughout the respiratory virus season. This season occurs annually, beginning around the end of August. “For the purposes of data tracking, the 2023-2024 season and data tracking began on Aug. 28 and will continue throughout the fall and into the new year. “The data on the page is up to date as of Sept. 23 and will be updated on Oct. 5 with data from Sept. 30.”
The Province of Alberta debuted its new respiratory virus dashboard, tracking cases of Influenza, COVID, and RSV. The dashboard is to be updated each Thursday with the previous week’s data added. This new dashboard aligns closely with information maintained by most provinces.
Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely makes introductions at Alberta Municipalities Fall conference
MLA Jackie Lovely met with local council members attending the fall Alberta Municipalities conference in Edmonton on Sept. 27 and 28. Top left: Sedgewick Mayor Stephen Levy (far left) and CAO Sean Mascaluk (far right) with Minister RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation. Above right: Lovely catches up with Killam Mayor Ben Kellert (left) and Clr. Kevin Kinzer. Lower left: Lovely introduces Viking Town Council and Daysland councillor Butch Robertson (far right) to the Minister of Finance, Nate Horner and Minister of Advanced Education Rajan Sawhney. From Left: Horner, Viking Clr. Dana Ewashko, CAO Doug Lefsrud, Mayor James Buttner, Clr Cindy Lefsrud, Lovely, Sawhney, Clr. Clint Nearing and Daysland Clr. Butch Robertson.
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Sedgewick ladies make Lloydminster U18 AA team Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030
Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com
Congratulations to Cabrie Tanton from Sedgewick who made the Lloydminster Steelers team U18AA! Emily Grant, also from Sedgewick has been playing with them for the past two years and is now on year three with the Steelers. Congratulations to you both! The Rural Roots 4-H Multi-Club is looking for new members. They are based out of Lougheed, and this year they have various projects offered: sewing, outdoor living, junior catering, and community engagement (attending various community functions and studying/discussing different aspects of the functions). Lots of opportunities for youth learning and development. Members need to be age nine and over and parental involvement is required. They have a great group of kids and parents, please reach out if this interests you. Sedgewick Skating Club is getting ready for another season. After school skating lessons will start Tuesday, Oct. 10. The season runs from October to March.
Please register with Vicki Holsworth. The Knittin' Ladies are back! Join them for advice on knitting and crocheting, help with a current project, a cup of coffee, or some socialization. Feel free to drop in at any time during the evening on Wednesdays at Sedgewick Public Library. The Good as New has set their date for their Annual General Meeting. Please save the date for Monday, Nov. 6. All volunteers and supporters are welcome to attend. Also, please note that their regular October meeting will be on Mon-
day, Oct. 23, instead of Monday, Oct. 16. The Wild Rose Co-op Kids Club is offering a cupcake decorating event at their three food store locations Camrose, Killam, and Sedgewick. Building Blocks is returning for its 10th year this month. They have groups in Daysland, Forestburg, and Lougheed. It's a free program for kids 0 to 5 years old and their caregivers. New families are always welcome to join. It's an interactive way to learn, play, and explore together with songs, crafts, and activities. Join a group near you!
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LAND FOR LEASE : 3 QUARTERS @ HWY 855 3 quarters (all in a row, 476.9 acres) available as pasture land with current lease expiring in mid-May, 2024. Fenced with the potential to cultivate 320 acres (more or less). Property is located about 5 miles north of Mundare (SE-18-54-16-4 to SE-19-54-16-4) and next to Highway 855.
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Barley: AB Cattlelac CDC Fraser Esma Peas: AAC Carver
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Creatures big and small to look out for in Hardisty this fall Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490
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Well hello folks. Hope your harvest is cruising along nicely in between the annoying showers. The countryside really is very beautiful with the fall coloured leaves. We are enjoying our red maple trees that our son Mark and family gifted to us. The red maples really remind me of autumn in Niagara on the Lake Ontario. Our fall batch of six kittens are still breast feeding on their mother, but are also eating dry cat food. We have three ginger coloured cuties and three fluffy greyish ones. They all seem to think that Rosie, our golden retriever, is also a version of their mother. When Rosie steps out on the deck they all run to her meowing
all the way. She sniffs them and licks them a bit and I guess that is her dog attempt at mothering them. Animals are such an enigma, aren't they? They are ready to find a new home by next week. Please contact me and you can adopt them for free! I will even deliver them to you. Did you all know that Oct. 1 is the official rut day for moose? Our hunting grandson said that some bulls get at it a bit earlier, but their main goal is to find a lovely girlfriend and make more moose babies. Watch out for the crazy lovesick males, they could be irritable. With fall come cool evenings and now we will soon experience some frost. This means that all those little mice will be looking for a little crack in your siding, basement, or door; so they can sneak into your nice, warm house. I feel a little sorry for the mice when the mother
cats bring half alive mice to their baby kittens. They bat them around with their paws, have a little chew, and throw them up in the air for their siblings to catch and chew. It is actually bloody gruesome to watch, but that is nature. All my sympathy for them comes to a grinding halt when I discover that some of those little buggers have invaded our tea towel drawer and left mouse droppings. I just go ballistic, because I have been researching all the bloody diseases these buggers can carry. It is rather frightening. This means all the tea towels have to be laundered again and I have to add some bleach. You never know what coloured towels they have urinated on or spread other body fluids. Thank goodness we are not infested with rats out here like they are in Ontario, when I lived there. I know we should love all God’s creatures, but I do hate some of them. Good
luck with mouse proofing your homes for winter. I found some information that they hate the smell of real peppermint oil. Put some drops on cotton balls and try your luck. I was thrilled that Lorna Hendricks of Hardisty was kind enough to donate a silver, short haired wig for our bald mannequin, "Miss Mona," at our Thrift store. Miss Mona looked so cute that a customer requested I sell the wig to her. I couldn't do that because her bald head would be cold again, so I graciously declined. If you have wigs of any colour or length, we would gladly accept them at the Thrift store or even some hats that might be out of fashion. I posted some pictures on Facebook of some of the 14 ladies that attended Susan MacKinnons' Alumni tea party. The guests were all part of the Sedgewick Health Unit, which was a fabulous place to
work. The ladies all agreed, whilst laughing, that we really had not aged at all and that we looked the same as a decade ago. Our hair had gotten a bit blonder, or maybe that was just an alternate shade of grey, hmmm? It could not be grey, heck we are not that old. Our hair has gotten a bit sparse, but no problem, we just add a little hairpiece. We were not plumper, that was nature's way of filling in a bit of loose skin, right? We are nearly all in the over-50 age group and proud of it! We are happy, we've aged gracefully and have had the pleasure of working with great co-workers. Thank you Susan for giving us an enjoyable afternoon to reminisce and recharge, Till next time. Please contact me so I can report on some of the upcoming winter sports or other interesting news. Take care, smile, and give a farmer’s wave.
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What do a couple of young-minded octogenarians do on a Sunday afternoon? They go to a movie about car racing. On Friday morning Edmonton Granite Memorials delivered and installed a granite bench in front of the school bell on Main Street. This lovely bench is a memorial to Sylvia Wold, a long time board member of F.I.R.S.T. The Flagstaff Informed Response Sharing Team donated the bench in honour Sylvia for her years of dedicated service. Chair of F.I.R.S.T. Allen Dietz, along with board member Darrin Holben; Village Councillor, Stephen Wyse; Village Foreman, Wayne Cameron; and Sylvia’s widower Dale Wold were the officials on hand to witness the installation along with several onlookers. This beautiful bench is certainly an attractive addition to our Main Street. Mrs. Carol Ries of Castor was in Alliance on Friday to post a poster about the Oct. 28 Rummage Sale in Castor. She joined the group of ladies who were in for coffee. Friday was not the usual day for coffee, but we had hoped that Anne Nelson would join us. We were happy to have Carol Ries join us. Anne Nelson arrived fairly late on Thursday from Saskatoon via Medicine Hat. Betty Stoner and Dale spent the weekend in Medicine Hat with her son. They will be celebrating Betty’s birthday. Julia Feltham cele-
brated her birthday a few days late with her daughter and family in Rumsey. Karin Stoner went to Brooks to join the Brooks Seniors on bus trip to the Rosebud Theatre. Her sister Ruby was on the trip. Last weekend Karin went to Brooks again. Her sister Anne came down from Sherwood Park to travel with her to other sister Ruby’s for an early Thanksgiving. Some low life borrowed a post pounder and posts from Doug Bullee’s south farmyard. This affects me since he was about to fix the fence at my place so the cows can have new pasture. We would really like to have the pounder returned very soon. There were 10 in church for recognition of Worldwide Communion Sunday. Worldwide Communion Sunday has been celebrated since 1933 when Dr. Kerr, moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the US, was attempting to bring churches together in a service of Christian unity. Of course, the original breaking of the bread and drinking of the wine was at the Last Supper over two thousand years ago. All that time and we still don’t have it right. A piece of history in the form of a hymn book was given to the Alliance congregation. In 1946 Rev. Cypress and his wife gifted Mr. and Mrs Lou Fuller with the hymnal. It appears to have been well used. The youngest Fuller daughter, Carol McDermott, was the organist when I came to Alliance in 1971 and probably used it a lot. Her daughter Brenda asked me to bring it to the congregation. Happy Thanksgiving.
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ney.” Upon completion of the program, participants can access the Shunda Creek Alumni aftercare program in which they have opportunities to talk online and in-person with peers who have shared experiences. “Guys are facing what feels like the end of the road when they get here,” says Robert Long, a Shunda Creek alumnus who takes part in the aftercare program after completing his own recovery journey. “Everyone goes through recovery differently and we need programs that meet people where they’re at. Having a program like this that’s based in the wilderness helps in ways a city program can’t. “What has been built out here is helping to push the field of adventure therapy forward and we help guys work through this disease that puts them into the depths of despair and isolation.” Founded in 1976, Enviros has grown from a single wilderness program to an agency with 13 programs in the areas of addiction recovery, homelessness prevention, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) assessments, youth justice, group homes, foster care, respite care, and supports for youth who are transitioning out of the system. “Enviros’ mission is to partner with young peo-
ple and families to take charge of their lives and actively choose the direction it takes.” Drug use in Alberta has more than doubled in the past six years, according to the Alberta substance use surveillance system. In Central Alberta, those numbers have gone from 438 to 3,143, with a high of 4,809 in 2022. 2023 has seen the highest start of any year of drug poisoning deaths, with April being the deadliest month, at 76 deaths. Nearly 70 per cent of drug poisoning deaths happen to men. Fentanyl was involved in 93 per cent of all drugrelated deaths, with Methamphetamine at 55 per cent, and Carfentanil at 40 per cent. Cocaine and Alcohol are the next highest causes of death, at 23 per cent and 16 per cent respectively.
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NOTICE: TAXES DUE! A friendly reminder that a penalty of 12% (twelve per cent) will be levied on all unpaid 2022 taxes after October 16, 2023. To avoid penalties, payments made by mail must be postmarked no later than October 16, and payments made by Internet Banking or TelPay must be received no later than October 16. Payment options available: • County Office: 12435 Twp Rd 442, Sedgewick, AB • Mail: Flagstaff County, P.O. Box 358, Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 • Internet banking: Through the Credit Union, ATB Financial, BMO Bank of Montreal, e-Transfer, or TelPay (TelPay payments can be made at www.telpay.ca).
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Wild Rose Co-op offering Flagstaff Crafted makers a new retail opportunity Leslie Cholowsky Editor
In late summer 2021, Flagstaff Crafter makers had an opportunity for a oneweek pop-up store in the Wild Rose Coop Killam Food Store. The project was proposed by Wild Rose Co-op, who approached Flagstaff’s Economic Development Department with the idea to reach out to local makers under the Flagstaff Crafted project. Jennifer Fossen, Marketing and Communications Advisor for Wild Rose Coop, said then, “We’ve been watching the Flagstaff Crafted Makers project, and we think it’s outstanding.” She adds, “Wild Rose Co-op is a local business, owned by local members, and we try to be invested in our communities. “We saw an opportunity to reach out to local makers with a retail training program.” The program ran through that fall, featuring pop-up markets from Wednesday to Saturday each week, where makers had an opportunity to sell their product, and interact with retail customers. Makers retained 100 per cent of sales, and Wild Rose Co-op also offered them with an opportunity to learn how to apply to Federated Co-op for a broader placement, if they were ready for that step. The project also included training webinars with the Wild Rose Co-op Marketing Program Manager.
Eight local makers signed up for the program, with some going on to have their products offered for sale at the Coop after the pop-up market was over. Fossen commends Flagstaff County for the Flagstaff Crafted program. “Flagstaff is doing things in a different way. They aren’t smokestack chasing, they are developing and supporting local entrepreneurs to build their businesses.” Flagstaff County Ec. Dev. Admin Kerri Lefsrud agrees; she says, “It will provide an opportunity for growth and possibly even employment opportunities. We can build on our business base here in the region, where creating local employment opportunities is good for the entire community.” She says the pop up market idea was a perfect fit for Flagstaff Crafted, and a logical next step. “We’re always working on promoting our makers, and this is taking that step forward into their products reaching more hands.” This summer, Wild Rose Co-op has once again reached out to Flagstaff Crafted, with a new take on the pop-up markets offered previously. Wild Rose Co-op General Manager Carol Rollheiser says this time the focus, and training, will be different. She says this year’s program will focus on having products that are retail ready, that have met Canada packaging regulations, saying, “Our approach this year is to help navigate the regulations, espe-
cially with food.” She says it’s a big part of the retail business, and one that has many facets: labelling, temperature checks, proof of food safe environment where manufactured, if it’s food, for example. “We ran into a situation where people had amazing products, but they just didn’t have the information on what’s required to sell in a formal retail setting. “Our approach this year is to help with that. To help navigate that regulation environment that helps keep the food chain safe.” “If you’re serious and this is what you want to do, we’re going to help you build those connections, we’re going to help you get positioned so that you can stand beyond your home business.” She says the visibility built in to the offer, with the traffic at the Killam Food Store, is another bonus to makers. “You give them that visibility, hopefully it gives them that leg up.” This program doesn’t have a cap on participants, and it doesn’t have to be food. “There’s some great crafts people out there,” Rollheiser says. She says she thinks the Flagstaff Crafted framework really helps a program like this become possible. “It’s a really great initiative - they do a great job.” Participants will have access to dedicated shelf spaces dedicated solely to the products and makers accepted to the project.
“We call it being ‘retail ready,’” she says of the new program. She says part of that is learning to value their own time. “Participants can learn how to hit the price point that will sell their product, and price it correctly, but also has value for the maker to have it there.” There’s no charge to either Flagstaff County nor any participants. “We really think it’s a win-win,” says Rollheiser. “We have local makers in the Co-op and they get to feature their products, and then we get to build a relationship with them to a much larger and wider retail journey, with a long term relationship to continue to sell their products. “We have a large network that eventually we can help them move into as well. We have Agriculture for Life, which is the topic of one of the keynote speakers we’ll be bringing in; that started as a maker program as well. Now they are in many stores across Alberta.” She said that program has built many success stories, and she hopes that will be the case with Flagstaff Crafted as well. This program will ease makers into a retail spot, without them having to take the risk or expense of doing it on their own. “They get to dip their toe in it and decide if it’s for them.” Having local products is a point of pride at Co-op. “We’ve always done it, but we’ve never told our stories,” says Continued on Page 32
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The Sax family lost a few of our elders over the last while. Due to lockdowns and travel restrictions, proper goodbyes were not possible until now.
FAITH COLUMN Time to clean Sometimes when my boys are asked to clean things up, they get to the point where they believe that they have finished the job. After I inspect, I show them that there is more that needs to be done. They forgot a corner behind a piece of furniture, or I point out something they didn’t think needed to be cleaned. I can’t really be angry, I remember when I was a kid my older sisters would be sent to inspect my
cleaning. Many times I had to go back and keep working on it until it was considered clean. The same is true in our lives. There are areas of our life that are dirty, and our Heavenly Father wants to clean them up. We may think we have done a sufficient job, but when our God inspects, he finds the areas that we missed. James 1:21 says, “So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has
planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.” (New Living Translation). One day when I was reading this, the word “all” stuck out to me. We need to get rid of all moral filth, and humbly accept God’s Word, the Bible. Kirby Schmidt-Teigen Daysland Alliance Church
Bessie J Sax Oct. 16, 1930 to Nov. 28, 2018 F Donald Sax July 17, 1924 to July 7, 2020 Paul W Sax March 31, 1935 to May 19, 2021 An internment will be held at the Lougheed cemetery Saturday, October 14 @ noon followed by an UCW luncheon at the Lougheed Legion at 1 p.m. All Are Welcome.
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LETTER Reader: You must know the Hunka family It is my understanding that “The family is in hiding in North Bay amid the international controversy... One person said he doesn't personally know the Hunka family, but does know that Yaroslav Hunka's son, Martin Hunka, is a ‘well respected member of our community,’ who has been very philanthropic.” Before retiring, Martin Hunka was the CFO at Redpath Mining, a major employer in North Bay. He was also the chair of the North Bay Hospital Foundation, but is no longer named on the hospital's website Bonenfant said she's known the Hunka family for more than 30 years and they have a reputation in North Bay for "their integrity." She described them as a "honest, kind, helping family."All she knew about Yaroslav Hunka, Bonenfant said, is that he's a "proud Ukrainian" who supported Zelenskky's fight against Russia. The Hunka family did not know in advance that Rota would honour him during his speech or call him a "hero," said Bonenfant. "They just thought he would be in the same room as the president." www.cbc.ca/news/ politics/friend-hunka-familynorth-bay-parliamentpolitical-controversy1.6983517 I am wondering if you
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Heritage quilt from Lougheed’s 100th fair draw winner PHOTO SUPPLIED Trish Bergseth of Lougheed was the delighted recipient of the Heritage quilt made and raffled by Tatters Quilt Guild of Lougheed, in honour of the 100th Lougheed Fair. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to further to completion of many more charity quilts. To date, the Guild has supported Days for Girls, Bags of Love, Quilts of Valour, Fidget Quilts for long term care sites, and has also donated many quilts to various charities in the region, and across Alberta. They also created masks and washable tote bags for regional health care staff in surrounding hospital during COVID. They appreciate everyone who supported their cause by buying a ticket!
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East Central Fall Machinery Consignment Equipment Auction Sale Online Auction - Hwy #16 East & Rge Rd 185 - Phone Number: (780) 208-2508 Starts Opening on October 13th, 2023 & Closes on October 17th, 2023 Location: Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 (1 Mile East of Hwy 834) - South Side of the Road
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Killam Wheat Kings come out strong for season opener Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Killam Jr. B Wheat Kings played their home opener on Friday, Sept. 29, before a packed arena, taking on the Vermilion Tigers and coming out with a big win. The Tigers dominated the first period, with 23 shots on goal compared to just 12 for the Wheat Kings, keeping goaltender Ty Marcinkowski busy in the net. The Wheat Kings started the second period down by two points, but midway through the period, Kyle Bergseth, assisted by Rhett Bergseth, put Killam on the board. A second goal less than a minute later, this time from Chase Rombough, assisted by Trey Forster and Rhett Bergseth, tied the game at two each. The Tigers got their claws in a knot from the change in momentum, with two Vermilion players earning misconducts in the second period, and a total of 34 penalty minutes. Jordan Gagnon put the Wheat Kings ahead in the third with a goal from Kobe Charchun and lastminute roster addition Mark Hansen-Torwalt. The Tigers tied things up with just over two minutes left in the third, forcing an overtime pe-
riod to determine the winner. Killam got their fourth of the night, and a 4-3 win, with an overtime goal from Kale Hurlburt, from Charchun and Hansen-Torwalt. Head Coach Bob Charchun says, “Our guys showed a lot of grit in this game especially after a tough first period and being outshot as bad as we did. “I am expecting some growing pains at time this year as we have some new kids coming in and getting their feet wet for the first time playing this level. “Our veterans led the way which is the way it should be. The Bergseths connecting for our first goal on the PK was huge. “Marz played very well and gave us a chance to win. The recent addition of Mark Hansen-Torwalt really helps our D core as he has lots of experience and is strong on both sides of the puck.” Charchun says the fan support was a real boon for the home team, adding, “The boys definitely fed off the crowd and the OT goal was a pretty one. A great start for us.” The Wheat Kings are sitting with 24 players on their roster, and will be looking to get them all
Returning veteran Kale Hurlburt scored the game-winning goal in the overtime period, from Kobe Charchun and newcomer Mark Hansen-Torwalt.
into the lineup over the next few games as they continue to evaluate the group, Charchun says. “We are in no hurry to cut down at this point, and can carry 25 players. This will give us a good chance to develop during the week at practice.” Charchun predicts a very competitive league again this season, with the top five teams battling it out most nights. He sees this as a bit of a growing year for the Wheat Kings, with an opportunity to develop some new players. “There’s lots of season yet!” he says, but Friday night was a great start, with a great crowd cheering them on. The Wheaties will host Vegreville this Friday, Oct. 6, game time 8 p.m.
LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTOS
Above: After a rocky first period, Kyle Bergseth #19, scored the Wheat King’s first goal, from Rhett Bergseth, #26. Below: Ty Marcinkowski was strong in goal for the Wheat Kings letting in just three goals in 55 shots.
Jordan Gagnon put the Wheat Kings ahead with a goal in the third period, from Kobe Charchun and Mark Hansen-Torwalt.
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Crafted partner Continued from Page 21 Rollheiser. “We’ve always had that honey on the shelf, or this product. Now we’ve realized we need to tell people. And that’s led to even more opportunities.” She’s proud of having locally grown products in the stores, and says on average, the Killam Store likely carries up to 300-400 products that are made or grown locally, over 200 from Alberta. “That includes our own Co-op products. “You can go to the meat department and buy Sunnybrook fresh sausage, from La Crete... but it had to get into a store in some way.” She says right now the liquor store features a great selection of local products; saying that’s a real example of success. Rollheiser says that supporting local is not just a tagline for Wild Rose Co-op, it’s something they are very passionate about. “I’m a firm believer that a rising tide lifts all boats. What’s good for one is really good for all. The healthier our communities are the healthier we all are.” Jenalee Waring, Economic
Development Officer for Flagstaff County, says, “What Wild Rose Co-op is offering is an insanely good opportunity for our makers.” She says she agrees that this program, giving makers an opportunity to become retail ready will give those makers looking to grow a real leg up. “There’s an indirect impact, too, in an interesting way as inflation keeps rising, it can influence consumer behaviour to think local and buy local for things they shop for every day.” She says the Flagstaff Crafted program continues to grow, and with supports like these offered by Wild Rose Co-op, it really builds a culture of entrepreneurship and collaboration. She says it’s her hope that this program will work towards having an entrenched ‘shop local’ aisle that will be a big boost to all local makers. Waring says that Flagstaff Crafted program is one that has very little cost to the county in terms of expenditures, but has had a huge impact on the community. “The makers have formed their own community as well, they support one another and it’s really built into a culture of entrepreneurship and
collaboration.” This program offers those makers an opportunity to take their businesses to the next
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5109 50th Street, Tofield We are throwing a BBQ – Bring food bank donations, as Ravenhill will match it!
OCTOBER 17th From 11 am - 2 pm!
We look forward to seeing you!