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Volume 114, Issue 11

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

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Scarecrow fun in Killam

A little rain didnʼt dampen the fun at the Killam Scarecrow Festival held Saturday, Sept. 11, on Main Street Killam beside Guardian Drugs. See photos P18.

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"It's been an honour to fight for you, Battle River-Crowfoot, and Alberta each day since being elected.

In this election the contrast is clear, Conservatives can get Canada back on track. A vote for Conservatives is a vote to Secure the Future."

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See full listings at www.realtor.ca

Bud James Associate 780-385-0027

Otto Sellin Associate 780-608-3820

Heather Ryan Associate 780-878-8021

Jennifer Shields Associate 780-781-3304

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

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

MLS #CA0194090

FORESTBURG

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

Call Corey $165,000 MLS #A1007366

HARDISTY

1,452 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 3 bath bungalow w/ fully finished basement located in town on 5 acres. Call Bud $362,000 MLS #A1105471

HEISLER

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

1,464 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath dble wide mobile home w/ lot. Back deck, sgle. det. garage w/ att. storage & RV parking. Call Corey $73,000 MLS #A1123983

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

Call Corey $184,000 MLS #A1038867

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

Call Corey $215,000 MLS #A1139842

NE W

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

Call Kim $215,000 MLS #A1133034

HOLDEN

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

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

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

Call Corey $420,000 MLS #A1144378

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

Call Bud $39,000 MLS #A1138126 1,076sq. ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/2 baths, partially completed basement and double garage. $130,000 Call Corey MLS CA0103808

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

Residential lots ready to build on in new subdivision.

Lots are located on the west side of the village. All services are at the lot line. Prices range from $40,600 to $67,600 Call Corey for more info.

Kim Meyer Associate 780-608-5393

KILLAM

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

Call Bud $179,000 MLS #A1131006

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

Call Bud $200,000 MLS #A1092047

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

Call Bud $279,000 MLS #A1100671

Residential 65’x120’ lot.

Ready for development.

Call Bud $24,900.

MLS #CA0137753 SEDGEWICK

2,159 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath custom built 2- storey w/ 2 fireplaces, finished basement, dble. att. htd. garage, deck w/ pergola & RV parking. Call Corey $459,000 MLS #A1117407

GALAHAD

1,074 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow w/ newer furnace, hot water heater, updated siding, flooring, newer deck, part. finished basement & sgle. det. garage. Call Kim $135,000 MLS A1120478

Corey Jacobsen Associate 780-608-8180

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

HARDISTY

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

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

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

Call Bud $165,000 MLS #A1119226

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

For sizes and pricing call Bud.

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

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

970 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow w/ extensive renos on a large lot & det. garage. Call Bud $110,000 MLS #A1091314

Andy Zetsen Associate 780-608-9427

Nancy Snook Associate 780-781-5346

Wendy Graff Associate 780-608-6082

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dealership holding fundraiser to help injured worker Leslie Cholowsky Editor

When Adam Forre was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in early July this year, his coworkers at CampbellMcLennan Chrysler in Killam, where he’s been part of the team for over five years, looked for

ways to support him.

Forre was taken to the U of A Hospital via STARS from the accident scene, and he remains hospitalized, still recovering from his serious injuries. Forre is looking at a long road ahead for a full recovery.

The team at CampbellMcLennan say it’s been a

trying time for Forre’s family, including his three daughters and his parents.

Wes Campbell, Service Manager Gerry Keyzer, and the rest of the staff are holding a fundraiser for Adam on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the dealership in Killam.

The event includes a barbeque as well as a Show ‘n Shine and cruise,

a dunk tank, raffle table, pie throwing booth, and other activities, as well as a trade show in the dealership showroom, starting at 10 a.m. and running until 2 p.m.

Anyone wishing to donate an item for a raffle table can contact the dealership.

All funds raised will help Forre while on the road to recovery.

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See full listings at www.realtor.ca

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Serving Town & Country since 1962 Open Hours: 9-6 Mon thru Fri, 9-4 Saturday & Closed Sunday.

Rose Country Realty Ltd. 6223 - 48 Ave, Camrose

780-672-8835 SEDGEWICK

STROME

VIKING

VIKING

VIKING

1,846 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath modular home featuring open floor plan. $79,000 Call Bud MLS #A1075777

960 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ main flr laundry & dble garage.

Call Andy $119,500 MLS #A1091717

972 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow includes a carport, patio area & fenced dog run.

Call Andy $134,900 MLS #A1091694

NEW

1,885 sq.ft. 3 bdrm cottage style home w/ large yard, huge deck, garage/workshop & storage shed.

Call Bud $180,000 MLS #A1114710

1,337 sq.ft. 3 bdrm 1-1/2 storey original Eaton’s Catalogue home on 3 lots has open kitchen & dining room, part. finished basement, dble det htd garage, covered front veranda & back deck. Call Corey $112,000 MLS #A1145508

VIKING

Thinking of Listing?

1,064 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow located on a large lot w/ single attached garage.

Call Otto $164,900 MLS #A1062094

Give one of our Associates a call!

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Buying or Selling?

Jeff Golka

www.jeffgolka.ca Dedicated to you and your family’s full Real Estate needs!

HARDISTY

HARDISTY

HARDISTY

HARDISTY

1346 acres Agriculture land at Hardisty!

Great investment in this active farm mixed farming operation. Two packages each 673 acres Agriculture Land ready for future development and located within the Rosyth Land Development Industrial expansion area at Hardisty Terminal.

Approximately 800acres broke balance is pasture, oil revenue approx. $14,000 per year, ready for Industrial use within MD of Provost approvals.

Excellent access to the land just down the road from USD Rail Terminals and near the Primary Hwy 13.

A great buy with huge development investment upside potential.

Price $8,520,000. ($6330/ac). www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”

Modern Industrial Building at Hardisty on 5.10acres Perfect space for construction, manufacturing, and industrial operations at Hardisty built in 2014. Building has a total of 15,000sqft, 4 Double/Door Bays and 1 Single/Door Bay with separate washrooms in each. Single bay is complete with 2 bedroom Living space, Full Kitchen and living Room and laundry service. All efficient underfloor heating design, electric doors, Sloped bay with drains and gravelled parking area on 5.10acres. An outstanding building ready for office/storage bays, manufacturing, and business at Canadaʼs largest oil storage facility! Price $1,695,000.00 www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings” Modern Gorgeous Newer Duplex in Hardisty!

Only 4 years old this gorgeous Duplex Home “A” is ready for purchase! Ideal Modern Design home, hi-end appliances, gas fireplace and double garage. Kitchen w/island/pantry is fantastic, nice Dining room overlooking the yard, living room is spacious, upstairs has 3 Bedrooms with 4pc/bath, large Master Bedroom/walkin closet/4pc/ Ensuite. Own this modern home and have money left to enjoy life! Unit ʻAʼ Asking $309,000. View www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings” Large 5Bed/3bath Family Home, Big yard all Fenced!

Great Location across from the Hospital in Hardisty, in a beautiful subdivision area. Newly Painted upstairs w/Large open Living rm, Dining rm and Kitchen, 3bdrms up/2bdrms down with 3 baths. Fantastic backyard, huge lot with plenty of room for RV storage, big deck for bbq, and all fenced for pets and family time. Has A/C to beat summer heat and a water softener also. Live in this large lot in this great community, and a few minutes from Albertaʼs largest Oil Storage facility at Hardisty for work. Price $254,900. www.jeffgolka.ca Scenic 25Acres, Small Home, Dugout and Sheds!

Looking for the perfect place and plenty of space for recreational enjoyment, 1 bedroom Home very open, w/wood burning fireplace, 3pc bath, all appliances. Outside is fantastic with huge wrap around covered deck, with great view of valley, all fenced, deep dugout for fish, corrals, and vegetable garden. Plenty of storage sheds and gravelled driveway and parking for trailers and vehicles. Price $215,000. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”.

14.63 acre Acreage between Amisk and Hardisty!

Excellent acreage just south off Hwy 13, follow the pavement past Hardisty Oil storage terminal. Large acreage has 3 RV sites for year-round revenue, 1460sqft Double wide home on full undeveloped basement needs interior work. Nice exterior redone, good windows, new eaves, soffit and facia. 2 water wells, all fenced and plenty of room for more RV sites for cash revenue while living in main home. Horse outdoor riding arena with special loam brought in for its purpose, great horseback area also. $199,000. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings” Hardisty Lakefront Cabin for Sale!

Great location close to the public beach, a lakefront property ideal for waterskiing, boating, seadooing and your own private swimming and beach area. Cabin is 20ftx24ft, living room, w/wood burning fireplace, Kitchen area, Fridge, Stove, 2 bedrooms, Utility room and new shingles. Cabin sliding doors to the large 30ft x12ft deck overlooking the lake in a beautiful, treed setting on Hardisty Lake watch the sunrise. Good shopping nearby, Hardware, Groceries and close to the Golf Course just jump in your cart/clubs and go, and great walking trails nearby! Price $165,000 www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”.

D L O S

Wonderful Cottage, 5.12acre Oasis at Fish Lake Hardisty, Lot 84+88!

Hard to find this little piece of Paradise, close to two lakes for Fishing, Kayaking or full Watersports/Swimming with a gorgeous 9-hole Irrigated Golf course out the back door!

Tucked away of the beaten path but still only 1 mile to town for Dining, Bars and Stores, and a short Golf cart ride to the golf course/driving range with cheap fees. The Cottage has 900sqft, large master, great deck for outside enjoyment, drilled well, newer Septic tanks, RV hookup and numerous trails for exploring. No Covid tickets here for no mask, its nice and private to enjoy life! Price $199,900 www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings.”

Beautiful 20/wide 2008 Modular Home!

Gorgeous view of the historic Train Trestle and the Hardisty river valley. Enjoy this 1520sq.ft of living on one level, all appliances w/newer Washer/Dryer, and two blocks to the post office and downtown. Very clean and maintained, spacious living with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, walk-in closet and has some furnishings. Landscaping completed with a terrific yard nice trees, storage shed, and room to build a Double Garage on this large 70x120ft lot.

Great retirement place, home away for the project working person at oil terminal, or spacious clean home for a family. Asking Price $119,900. View on www.jeffgolka.ca

Rivercity LOUGHEED

Modern Upgraded 2008 Home, Double Garage, great Yard!

Looking for that special place to retire in a nice home/yard with room for entire family to come visit, or raise a big family? Look no further than this great 6-bedroom home, large Kitchen with island, beautiful new flooring, big living room w/gas fireplace, master bedroom ensuite and upstairs laundry. Basement has 3 bedrooms, office, Storage room and built for the lots of room for the whole crew. Garage is double car, insulated w/cement parking pad, curb appeal is terrific, and a full extra vacant lot adjacent is negotiable. Close to playground and an open park area and trout pond in Lougheed, and only minutes to Hardisty or Sedgewick. Price $245,000 www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”

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Killam 4 Bdrms/3bth Home, Walkout basement and half Acre Lot! Good home features big kitchen and living room, large master bedroom with second bedroom up. Also new flooring and new paint, updated bathroom, upstairs laundry, and huge deck overlooking the huge yard. Basement is partially finished, walkout basement, large storage room and 2 bdrms down, or use big one as downstairs family room. Outside is fantastic lot is near, walking paths and the Killam Park!

Asking $139,900. View on www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”

STROME Historic 1916 Beautiful Home, completely redone too Modern!

A great mix of old with new, very rare and wonderfully completed 3-level home redone in 2000, on new concrete Foundation, modern F/A heating, basement underfloor heating, and wood pellet heating! Great open layout, family home with 5 bedrooms, 3baths, nice entry, beautiful front/back decking morning/evening sunshine, and sharp looking home in Strome. Outside a meticulous labor of love from these very proud owners, fantastic yard on 3 lots, grass/trees/water feature, 2 car Double garage, back lane, and playground across the road. Hard to find beautifully large historic family home, with all modern conveniences to enjoy! Price: $227,500. View it at www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”

VIKING

Email:

jeffgolka@remax.net

HUGHENDEN / AMISK Outstanding Premier Home with Garage, Decks and Yard!

Beautifully done modern 5Bdrm/3bath home in Amisk with so many features to reveal! The home has wonderful large entry, with big open kitchen w/island, big Living room, double patio doors to Covered deck and second level sun deck just gorgeous. Big master bdrm/3pc ensuite and 3bdrms up/2 down with huge basement, awesome family room and mancave.

Garage is heated and large door for bigger trucks. Lots of Parking, a must-see home with fantastic yard! Not far to Wainwright or Hardisty! Price $247,500. www.jeffgolka.ca

Amisk Acreage 10acres, 3 bedroom/2bath Home, good water well!

Looking for a great spot just north of Amisk, this has great view of countryside with 10 acres fenced, large animal barn for pets and fun out of town country living.

Home has all appliances, big kitchen with island, covered porch entry, large deck, and big back yard for outside enjoyment. Older workshop for yard equipment parking/storage, and big gravel turnaround for trailers and trucks. Only 10minutes to Hardisty and 30 minutes to Wainwright. Price $219,000. www.jeffgolka.ca

Wonderful Home, 4Bdrms, Heated Garage in Amisk!

Make this your home with all the work done on it and in great location in Amisk! Landscaped huge yard, nice deck, and with large heated garage. Inside the 4bdrm/2bath home is well maintained with big bright windows, nice kitchen and eating area and big living room. Basement is fully finished, large Laundry, great storage, very energy efficient and lots of outside parking and back lane, just a terrific property. Asking $175,000.

View on jeffgolka.ca Smaller Home, Simpler Life, full basement ready to finish!

Want the perfect smaller home in Amisk, beautiful inside, hardwood flooring, big kitchen/eating area and open to the living room, with front deck. 2 bedrooms up and full area open in basement for storage, laundry or build ultimate man/she cave, or TV/Hobbies.

Outside has vinyl siding with metal roofing, yard is huge 50x120ft and nice tree for shade and family time, or retirement opportunity for gardening and flowers! Close to Hardisty and Wainwright for work and extra shopping needs. Price $99,900. View www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”

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Large Home/Garage at Czar Lake, Shorncliff Estates!

Located adjacent to the waters edge of Czar lake and at the end of the Estates right at the lake! Gorgeous 1830sqft home, 4 bdrms/4baths, huge kitchen/island, newer appliances, A/C unit, walkout basement towards the lake and Double Grg high doors. A dream home for lake goer with full open concept, vaulted ceilings, large laundry room and plenty of basement space for family time, and wood pellet stove for cozy warm. Small lot but plenty of Reserve area for walking and general use towards the water. Even an extra area for horse, pets or whatever space you require to help enjoy you time. Lifetime property and these locations rarely come available.

Price $525,000. View www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”

PROVOST

ACREAGES Country Life, Good neighbours, Good area, only 5 km from Forestburg!

Time to escape to the Country life, fabulous home, yard, barns, sheds, and garage. Home has 1440 sq ft well maintained with metal roof, updated kitchen, big family dining room, open area to living room. Basement is developed nicely in a Country theme, 1 bedroom down. Outside is as Country as it gets, fantastic yard with sitting area, garden, workshop, parking garage and animal barn and fencing for enjoyment all geared for the country life and good water wells. Price $414,900. View www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings.”

2 acres of land in town of Sedgewick, Water/Sewer on property!

Great Property treed, private spot on main road into Sedgewick with many nice acreages adjacent. Build your home, shop or business development with approval application to the town of Sedgewick. The Town has provided and indication of approval upon acceptable application for residential property this would be a great place for home with land. Level and ready to build on and had a previous older home on which was professionally removed. Revenue from Alta Linc power pole on property helps pay the taxes. Price $79,000 call Jeff for viewing.

Call: 780-888-4030

Great Location in Viking, Updated Home, Huge Lot & heated Garages!

Hard to find this, big corner lot and an immaculate property owned by retired couple who put years of love and care into this fantastic property.

4bdrm/2bath home, all appliances, air-conditioned, new windows, new furnace, new shingles, new flooring and wood burning fireplace. Outside is landscapers dream, big 78x138ft lot, garden, fruit trees, plethora of storage sheds, heated workshop, heated double garage, RV gate and big area for storage and parking. Yard is fenced for kids and pets, ideal family, or retirement home, right across from Viking hospital and only a short walk to the medical clinic. Price $194,900. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”

Provost Home 4bedroom/3bath, 2 Car Garage in Great Location!

Updated wonderful family home, plenty of room offering 5bedrm/3baths, enclosed patio, upstairs laundry, finished basement and attached Double garage. Numerous upgrades include shingles, new vinyl plank flooring, fully painted, new baseboards, storm doors, sinks/taps, appliances, downstairs shower, new switches, and light fixture upstairs. Downstairs has huge family room, 3pc bath well maintained, loved and cared for on huge 78x130ft corner lot. Location is one of the best, close to Provost hall, sports center, ball diamonds and across road from school, walking distance to all of them. Price $225,000. View www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”

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9/11: One day that changed the Western World One-quarter of most people’s lives ago, the most jaw-dropping event in my lifetime happened. That was 20 years ago last Saturday - 9/11/2001.

Below are the events that forever changed the world.

6:45 am - 7:52 am: Hijackers begin boarding UA Flights 174, AA Flight 11, UA Flight 93 and AA Flight 77 in Boston 7:59 a.m.: AA Flight 11 takes off from Boston with 11 crew members, 76 passengers and five hijackers aboard.

8:15 a.m.: UA Flight 175 takes off from Boston with nine crew members, 51 passengers and five hijackers. As this hijacked flight is taking off, AA Flight 11 is being taken over by hijackers using knives and threats of a bomb and violence.

8:19 a.m.: Betty Ann Ong, a flight attendant aboard Flight 11 alerts ground personnel that the cockpit is unreachable, a passenger has been stabbed and the plane is being hijacked.

The passenger, identified as Daniel M. Lewin, served four years in the Israeli army and a report speculated he may have tried to stop the hijackers. He's likely the first person killed during the attacks.

8:20 a.m.: AA Flight 77 takes off from Washington Dulles International Airport with six crew members, 53 passengers and five hijackers on board.

8:24 a.m.: Flight 11 hijacker Mohamed Atta accidentally broadcasts a message to air traffic control saying, "We have some planes. Just stay quiet, and you will be okay."

8:26 a.m.: AA Flight 11 makes a hard left turn to the south, heading toward New York City. Ong reports that the plane is "flying erratically."

8:37 a.m.: Boston's air traffic control center alerts the U.S. Air Force's Northeast Air Defense Sector, which mobilizes the Air National Guard to follow Flight 11.

The FAA also asks UA Flight 175 to look for AA Flight 11, unaware that hijackers are aboard the flight.

8:42 a.m.: UA Flight 175 is hijacked and has its last radio communication

with the ground. Hijackers use the same tactics as those on AA Flight 11 to take control of the plane. United 93 takes off from Newark International Airport with seven crew members, 33 passengers and four hijackers on board. It was originally bound for San Francisco.

8:44 a.m.: AA Flight 11 flight attendant Madeline "Amy" Sweeney tells Michael Woodward, a Boston flight service manager at the Boston airport, on the phone that she sees water and buildings outside the plane's window as they're making a rapid descent. She tells him "We are flying way too low.

Oh my God, we are way too low," and then the call ends with a burst of loud sustained static.

8:46 a.m.: Flight 11 crashes into floors 93 through 99 of 1 World Trade Center, known as the North Tower, severing all three emergency stairwells. First responders are dispatched to the scene and an evacuation begins.

8:50 a.m.: President George W. Bush is told what's believed to be a small plane hit the World Trade Center.

At the time, Bush was visiting an elementary school in Sarasota, Florida, and was told it was likely an accident.

8:51 a.m.: Hijackers begin taking over AA Flight 77 less than a minute after the message is sent to the FAA Indy Center that all is normal. Unlike the first two hijackings, there are no reports of the terrorists using threats of a bomb or Mace or any physical violence.

8:52 a.m.: A flight attendant aboard UA Flight 175 reports to an airline operator that a hijacking is underway. Peter Hanson, a passenger, calls his father Lee, and tells him to call United Airlines and relay the message that the plane has been hijacked. Lee calls the Easton, Connecticut, police department.

8:55 a.m.: A Port Authority fire safety employee tells people in 2 World Trade Center, the South Tower, that it is secure and there is no need to evacuate.

Those in the process of evacuating are told to use the re-entry doors and elevators to return to their office. FAA New York Center declares UA Flight 175 a IN ASSOCIATION WITH:

hijacking and warns it may be heading "right towards the city."

8:59 a.m.: Port Authority Police Department Sergeant Al DeVona orders both towers to be evacuated, followed a minute later by an evacuation order for the entire complex. Brian David, a former Navy pilot and passenger on UA Flight 175, calls his mother, Louise, and tells her passengers are thinking about storming the cockpit to retake control of the plane.

9:00 a.m.: President Bush arrives at Room 301 at the elementary school for a demonstration of the school's early reading program.

9:02 a.m.: A Port Authority fire safety employee announces people may start an orderly evacuation of the South Tower if "conditions warrant on your floor."

9:03 a.m.: UA Flight 175 crashes into floors 77 through 85 of the South Tower.

Two of the three emergency stairwells are rendered impassible.

9:05 a.m.: White House chief of staff Andrew Card informs President Bush that the South Tower was hit and this was not an accident. "A second plane hit the second tower. America is under attack," were the words he said to the president.

9:12 a.m.: Renee A. May, a flight attendant aboard AA Flight 77, calls her mother and says the plane has been hijacked. Her mother then calls American Airlines. Minutes after their call, passenger Barbara Olson calls her husband, Solicitor General Theodore Olson, and tells him hijackers took over the flight. He informs federal officials.

9:14 a.m.: Bush leaves the classroom and returns to a holding area in the school. A minute later he's briefed and watches the television coverage of the World Trade Center.

9:19 a.m.: United Airlines dispatcher Ed Ballinger begins warning UA Flight 93 and the other 15 flights he's handling to "beware any cockpit intrusion" because two planes hit the World Trade Center.

9:20 a.m.: FAA Indy Center contacts

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9:28 a.m.: UA Flight 93 is hijacked.

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9:30 a.m.: Bush makes his first statement on the attack on the World Trade Center. He calls it a "difficult moment" for America and classifies it as an "apparent terrorist attack."

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10:03 a.m.: Passengers and crew members storm the cockpit of UA Flight 93. It crashes in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, about 20 minutes flying time from Washington, D.C. 10:28 a.m.: The North Tower collapses.

12:16 p.m.: U.S. airspace closes.

8:30 p.m.: President Bush addresses the nation from the White House.

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The Community Press, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - Page 7

LETTERS Local Maverick candidate wants fairness for west Since the beginning of this campaign, it has been shown to me over and over that Albertans and Western Canadians are absolutely finished with government across all levels in this country, and I don’t blame you one bit.

The message that I pray to have come across to you all is that of “hope” and for you all to know that I hear you and I am with you. So many citizens of Battle River Crowfoot are feeling a sharp and rapid pull-away of our fundamental rights and freedoms as Canadian citizens, and my friends, I feel that too. I have addressed this in every interaction I have had in the last while that I absolutely will fight for every word in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

In the 2019 election, I stepped into the background of politics to help a Conservative candidate get elected. I assisted in his campaign with the exact mindset that only a Conservative government could go to Ottawa and “save” us in the West. In a very short time I realized that thought was merely a dream.

The fact of the matter is this: any and all coast-to-coast-tocoast parties in Canada prop up a broken system that isn’t only unfair for the West, but is stacked against the West.

For far too long Central and Eastern Canada have been loading up their governmental toolbox to keep Alberta and Western Canadian voices at bay. They have deliberately stifled us in an effort to exploit us for the riches and

wealth we are blessed to have. Simply put, “just be quite and send us your money”.

Well, I have had enough!

As a rural Albertan farm kid, family man, the previous owner of a land Reclamation Company and now a Real-Estate Agent, I have seen first hand the constant and steady decline in Alberta causing the steady increase of hardships that my fellow Albertans have had to endure. All while the Eastern provinces build and build. I knew that I could no longer sit back and watch.

We continue to send billions of dollars per year, to the tune of $50 BILLION dollars, to help prop up the Central Canadian economies, with little to nothing coming back.

So, when I learned about the Maverick Party, who was behind it and what their goals were, I knew in my heart that this was exactly the party I needed to be a part of.

The Maverick Party stands for one thing and one thing only: “BEST for the WEST”.

Mavericks are not just running against the big country wide parties like the CPC, Liberals, NDP etcetera, we are running against a broken system that does not work for Alberta nor for the West. In fact, I would even venture to say that this current Federal system has been strategically stacked against us in the West, and it is time to change it!

Canada as we know it has shown us here in Alberta and here in the West that we really don’t matter to them. We are

their pay cheque and that is about it. Our projects (specifically pipelines) and way of life are continually met with interference by our very own country, and it intentionally harms our economy and our people. What kind of trusting, all encompassing, “unified” relationship is that?

Is it just the Justin Trudeau Liberals harming us? Unfortunately, no it is not. We have also been left behind by Erin O’Toole’s Conservative Party of Canada. All you have to do is turn on the evening news or punch in a quick Google search to find that every time Erin O’Toole steps up to a microphone he is point blank pandering to Quebec and Ontario and taking our “safe” Western votes for granted. In this short campaign time alone, the Conservatives have dropped or waivered on any platform efforts that could have provided benefit to us in Alberta and in the West; all to gain support and votes in Central and Eastern Canada.

Members of Parliament belonging to these big Countrywide parties cannot properly stand up for the West and for the changes necessary. They must remain silent and “tow the party line” to remain in the Party. Where are the demands to end the Equalization, or the calls to end carbon tax? Where are the demands to put in an Energy East pipeline, or any pipeline back on the table to make up the 81 BILLION barrels of Saudi Oil imported into Canada over the last 5 years that have 100 per cent taken our Western

Jobs? Where are the demand calls to help our job loses like there are for Eastern jobs?

Aren’t these the big talking points that won Erin O’Toole the CPC Leadership race? Or did he win that in Quebec and Ontario too?

This election boils down to this: It is time for Western Canada to stand up and make the rest of Canada listen. Our Maverick Party candidates are true grassroots Western Canadians that have nothing but respect and admiration for the entire history, traditions and values that make the West worth so much more money. This is our home and our future. Not only us but for our children and grandchildren and many generations to come. We are right now faced with the time we must rise together and defend. If not now, when? Will we have another opportunity?

The time is now for fairness within this confederation and the Maverick Party has an iron clad plan to force the powers that be in Ottawa to listen. Our “Twin-Track Approach” to this change lays out five much needed constitutional changes for fairness in the West (Track A). Or alternatively (Track B), The Maverick Party will be moving forward on a Western Independent Nation. How? Both Track A & B will be concurrently worked so if the time comes to take each province and territory to their own citizen referendums, all will be ready for that to happen.

My last and final message is directly to our senior citizen and honoured Veterans. I speak to you all together because I know, without a shadow of doubt, that it is you that fought for all the freedoms being taken for granted today and built this country from nothing to everything. The level of admiration and respect that you deserve I think in a very large way is being lost. I hope that you will allow me to not only represent you but allow me to now fight for you. I hope that you allow me to fight for the foundation you built for us so that we can continue your legacy and pass it along for generations to come.

As I sign off, I want to thank all of Battle River Crowfoot for the amazing support, openness and encouragement you have given me over the last several weeks. I hope you see in me the skills, drive and passion that drew me into this battle in the first place. I am asking for you support one more time. On September 20, 2021, I am asking that you place that X beside my name, Jeff GOLKA and have the courage and the hope to stand now for the future of Alberta and the future of Western Canada.

I believe in my heart that our freedom of choice and freedom to prosper is at stake and we must decentralize from Ottawa before it is too late.

Sincere and thankful, Jeff Golka Maverick Party candidate Battle River-Crowfoot

Response to recently published opinion: it’s time to do what we need to Dear Editor; In response to a recent letter to the Editor which appeared in another newspaper, the writer said that the province’s and media response is “pitting people against each other,” also stating that personal choices for getting or not getting the vaccine should not be

labelled right or wrong.

The current Alberta COVID pandemic situation is not so much "pitting people against each other" as not recognizing what we each have to do.

The response to the pandemic has been a dog's breakfast since before the first death was reported in China Dec. 1

2019.

The fact remains - we wore masks for months.

New known cases in Alberta went up to 2433/day May 1.

Vaccinations brought that number down to 23 on July 8.

Then we just had to have a Stampede, go the bar, go camping, go to sports events,

eat out, and pretty much do whatever we felt like doing.

Now we have a fourth wave, getting worse every day and our Alberta children can't even enjoy their ‘Back To School.’

I emailed the Premier, requesting my cheque for $100 times two, for my two shots we got when they were avail-

able for our age group.

I would also like a laminated Health Card and stickers for my two vaccinations; and room for many, many more stickers if Albertans don't do what we need to do, for ourselves and each other.

Pat Reiter Meeting Creek

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Sedgewick back to total watering ban, situation explained Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com

I mentioned a couple families moving over the summer and, to be honest, there are many more.

It's been a hot real estate market in Sedgewick.

Welcome to everyone new to Sedgewick. We hope you make it your home for many years to come. As to everyone who moved away, we wish you well. You'll be

missed, but new adventures are awaiting. Some move closer to family, some closer to the medical care they need.

I've received an update from Ken and Doris Johnson recently. They have rented a townhouse in Cochrane and moved on Sept. 1. They are excited to be living closer to their preschool-age grandchildren in Calgary. Doris and Ken hold many special memories in their hearts of their time living in Sedgewick and the surrounding communities.

As you're aware, Sedgewick is back to a total watering ban. Like myself you may have been wondering why we have been struggling so much this year with water. Yes, it was extremely warm, however no other town in Flagstaff seemed to have such tight restrictions.

I checked with the town office and received some information. They have isolated a potential leak on the south-half of the 4800 block of 47th Street.

This leak would have started in early August.

Lougheed forming community group to rebuild playground Leslie Cholowsky Editor

A new committee of interested people has formed in Lougheed to rebuild the playground in the village.

Working in tandem with the Lougheed Community Society, who take care of the Community Hall, and the Village of Lougheed, they’ve managed to raise over $11,000 so far.

Organizers say that

leaves a long way to go; after consulting with the Daysland Playground committee, they report that project’s equipment alone totalled around $145,000.

The committee is preparing grant applications, and will start a letter-writing campaign at the beginning of 2022.

The group is also considering other fundraising opportunities.

They were considering holding a family dance,

but have since decided this should be postponed until COVID numbers decrease. Instead, they have decided to hold an online auction in November.

Members get together once a month to keep momentum on the project, and welcome anyone interested to join them, by contacting any of Stephanie Armstrong, Holly Bovencamp, Isaac Reimer, Kim Martin, or Francesco Rempel.

An acoustic leak detection company was on-site to see if they could determine an exact location.

Once they have a good idea of precisely where it is, the necessary repairs will be made. Water consumption this year was higher than any other year in the recent past.

Residents need to respect the terms of the water restrictions and bans that are put in place as this allows the town to quantify data more accurately and solve the problem quicker. Once the reservoir returns to normal levels the restriction will be lifted. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Auditions for the next play "Guards! Guards!"

By Terry Pratchett are coming up quickly. Join

the Flagstaff Players on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the Sedgewick Community Hall. Check the upcoming events section for more details.

Whist was played in Sedgewick on Sept. 9.

The men’s high and travel was Keith Firkus,

mystery was Gay Backen, and low was Clarence Palmer. The women’s high was Vivian Sparrow, mystery and travel was Margaret Frederick, and low was Rita Palmer. The next game will be in Lougheed at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 16.

General Organizational

Sedgewick Bowling League

Meeting for

Monday, September 27 7:30 P.M. Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre Sedgewick In the Bowling Alley Come and give it a try!!!

FINAL PUSH FOR SEDGEWICK ARENA ROOF FUNDRAISER FOR THE UPCOMING STREETHEART CONCERT ON SEPT 18th

The Community Press, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - Page 9

Flagstaff County Public Works reports many 2021 projects completed or underway Leslie Cholowsky Editor Flagstaff County Council met Wednesday, Sept. 8, for their regular meeting, with Reeve Don Kroetch and councillors Rick Manning and Jeanette Herle in person, Melvin Thompson via teamspeak, and Howard Shield via conference call.

Councillors Erik Skoberg and Jeff Eckstrand were not present.

Public Works Superintendent Darryl Szott made two presentations to Council, the first regarding plans to have the hamlet sewer lines inspected via CCTV. Szott presented three quotes for Council’s review, noting that two of the three did not fill the full requirements of the tender, with regards to flushing sewer lines or removal of roots and incrustations.

One quote from Empipe Solutions included both items, priced at $74,645. He advised Council that Empipe had also done the previous inspections, done on a five-year cycle. “The rea-

son for the inspection is to clear the lines,” he said, “but also to see potential issues for repair, or prior to installing a liner on a couple of sections where we do have issues.”

Szott noted that the approved budget for the project was $50,000, saying the shortfall would be funded

by MSI Operating funds.

In the Public Works report to Council, Szott provided an update on the 2021 road recovery program, saying the crew is presently doing a shoulder pulling project on Township Road 404, and has completed four other projects. A project on Township Road 410 east of Highway 35 is left to complete, with Szott saying it will start before winter.

As of the end of August, Public Works had regravelled 190 miles of roadways.

Dust suppressant second applications have been completed at all residential locations and selected strategic locations, including four applications for

fall. In 2021, Szott noted, two residential dust suppressant applications forms indicated a preference for calcium chloride over the County’s standard, MG-30.

A progress report on 2021 gravel crushing indicated that one project for 45,000 tonnes was completed Aug. 23, with a second, 40,000 tonne project, to start Sept. 20 in the southwest.

The contract for the drilling and tie-in of a new water well in Strome was awarded to Larson’s Water Well Servicing.

In Galahad, Council heard that the County will be purchasing a small plot of land for the recently approved water well there.

Szott said both hamlets’ wells will be tied in to the lines before winter.

Szott said work on the Strome Lagoon continues, with the berms on the storage cell rebuilt, and the liner to be installed that week. He advised Council that the liner prevents muskrats and beavers from

drilling holes in the berms.

He also advised that two of the smaller cells have been eliminated, leaving one large and one smaller cell.

Public Works also reported that the ATCO Power Plant Access road, (RR 154) had been patched by a third party contractor in exchange for permission to stage a plant and equipment at one of the gravel pits.

Cost-recovery dust suppressant was supplied in Heisler at two locations, as well as cost-recovery cold mix used on three-and-ahalf blocks in Daysland, with MG-30. Szott said that the feedback from the Daysland work had been very positive.

Public Works inspected 17 bridge structures this year, and repairs from two 2020 projects were completed.

NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26) Local Jurisdiction: The Battle River School Division, Province of Alberta.

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 20, 2021 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below within the period beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. Office(s) #Vacancies Public School Trustee, City of Camrose 2 Public School Trustee, Beaver County 1 Public School Trustee, Camrose County 1 Public School Trustee, Flagstaff County 1

Ward Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4

Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Battle River School Division 5402 48A Avenue Camrose, Alberta DATED at the Battle River School Division, of Camrose, Alberta, in the Province of Alberta, this first day of September, 2021.

Imogene Walsh, Secretary-Treasurer Returning Officer

LANDS FOR SALE BY TENDER The registered owner hereby offers for sale by tender the following briefly described property subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained in the existing certificates of title.

N.E. 1-42-18-W4TH

91 acres pasture 69 acres cultivated No present access. Buyer will have to get approval for access and build approach off 854 secondary highway.

N.W. 36-41-18-W4TH

135 acres cultivated Surface Lease - $2,300/annum

N.E. 5-42-17-W4TH

125 acres cultivated 35 acres pasture

EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS. (hereinafter called the "Lands".)

The sale of the Lands is subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: 1. Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property's size/measurement, condition or environmental status.

2. Title to the Lands shall be transferred subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained in the existing Certificate of Title.

3. Buyer to be responsible for all costs associated with the registration.

4. Tenders will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o'clock noon on September 27, 2021. Tenders should be forwarded to Gary G. Grant Law Office in a sealed envelope marked "Norman Tenders".

A certified cheque equal to 10% of the Purchase Price payable to Gary G. Grant Law Office must be received by Gary G. Grant Law Office within 3 business days of the Buyer being notified of acceptance of their tender bid. If the successful bidder does not complete the purchase after acceptance of their bid, the deposit shall be forfeited to the Seller.

5. The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor's trust cheque or certified funds on or before December 1, 2021 ("Possession Date").

6. Property taxes to be adjusted as of Possession Date.

7. Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T. 8. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Please provide contact information, including a phone number, with the Tender.

GARY G. GRANT LAW OFFICE BARRISTER & SOLICITOR P.O. BOX 430,4910 - 51 STREET STETTLER, AB TOC 2LO (403) 742-4437

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COVID-19 numbers on the rise with over 200 in ICU Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Province released the latest COVID-19 numbers late Tuesday, Sept. 14, reporting there are now 822 in hospital and 212 people in Intensive care being treated for COVID19.

There were an additional

1,434 new cases out of 11,880 tests, for a positivity rate over 12 per cent.

Alberta now has 18,265 active COVID-19 cases.

Since last week’s numbers, ICU patients have gone from 137 to 212, and total cases from 15,486 to 18,265, with no indications that it is slowing down.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer, reported that of the 212 people in intensive care, 91 per cent are either unvaccinated or partially (one dose) vaccinated. Of those hospitalized but not in ICU, almost three quarters, or 73.5 per cent, are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.

There were nine new deaths attributed to COVID19 over the past 24 hours (as of late-day Tuesday).

Flagstaff County reportedly has 28 active cases, and one new death has been attributed to COVID-19, bringing the total to three in the county since the start of the pandemic.

Camrose City and County have a total of 99 active cases; Beaver County East is now up to 18 active cases, with Beaver County West at 45 active cases, with a number of outbreak locations in Tofield.

MD of Provost has 21 active cases, Paintearth County has 14.

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Hardisty's Lakeview Golf Course • Men's Night - Wednesday • Ladies Night - Thursday

2021 Wind Up - Sept. 19

780-888-2288 Clubhouse is open!

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Viking Golf Club invites you to golf our immaculate fairways and lush greens at a great rate.

We also boast a full-service RV Park.

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Thanks to our local Golf Courses for another year of fun Golf Action!

The Community Press, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - Page 11

Local RCMP dealing with multiple vehicle thefts over last week Editor, with files from Cst. Nick Daigle, Acting Corporal, Killam RCMP

Members at the Killam RCMP Detachment have been very busy over the last two weeks, from Sept. 1 to 12 they had 94 files.

Compared to the same period in 2020, that’s up 13 files, or just over one additional incident each day.

Cst. Nicholas Daigle from the Killam Detachment says that of those 45 files have been deemed complete, solved, or noncriminal, and three cleared by recommended charges to the crown.

That leaves 22 cases still open.

The area has seen a recent rash of property crimes, with seven theft files, including a break in to a shed, tools stolen from a locked trailer, fuel stolen from parked vehicles, fuel theft, and others.

In the past three days, five vehicles have been reported stolen, with six total over the past 12 days.

A recent break in at the Hardisty Fire Hall resulted in the loss of a

thermal imaging device.

Daigle says, “This is something used for public safety. It could be used to save a life.” He’s urging the person who stole this unit to consider returning it in the interest of public safety.

Daigle says that it’s not all bad news, as person crime numbers are down, with no assaults, and no violence reported for September.

RCMP have received reports of harassing calls, and are investigating.

Two complaints of fraud have been made, one as Killam members assisted Viking RCMP, regarding use of a stolen credit card.

The other complaint was a telephone fraud, where a caller claiming to be from the Canadian Border Security Agency called and demanded payment in the form of gift cards under threat of a warrant.

RCMP recorded just six traffic collisions, all with no or minor injuries.

Members were called out to one incident where an injured moose was on the side of Highway 13. Another moose collision and a deer collision were included in the six.

One motorcycle accident apparently caused by a vehicle malfunction resulted in no serious injuries, Daigle says, thanks to the driver wearing full protective gear.

Killam members assisted Leduc RCMP in finding a missing person, safe and sound.

Members also participated in the Killam Scarecrow Festival, appearing with Flagstaff Victim Services.

There are things that you can do to help police, and to make your property less attractive for

thieves.

Daigle says in the case of property theft, good quality video surveillance is helpful to police, as it often can help them determine vehicles and individuals involved.

“Videos can often help determine crime trends.”

He also recommends additional security lighting be installed wherever possible, especially sensor lights. In areas without electric service, solar motion sensor lights can be very effective.

The Central Alberta

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Leslie Cholowsky

Crime Prevention Centre also recommends the following: •recording serial numbers of all items, or using a Trace pen to identify property.

•Lock doors to buildings and vehicles and keep valuables out of sight •If possible, put up cameras and place ‘no trespassing’ signs at gates and entrances to the property; •If suspicious vehicles or people seem to be taking an extra look at the property, try to take note of licence plates and de-

scriptions and report the incident to RCMP right away.

•Join your local Rural Crime Watch Association.

If you have information regarding crime or suspicious activity, please contact the Killam RCMP at 780-385-3509.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1800-222-8444 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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Alliance Library prepares for Indigenous Day Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. panddall@telusplanet.net

The plumber turned up in church on Sunday.

Maybe you have noticed the poster at the store advertising plumbing services. A week ago Lucia from Galahad came to church and we must have made a good impression because she was back this week with husband Karl Lauzon the plumber. She has been in Galahad for two years while Karl has been working in Quebec and then BC, always in jobs out of town.

He wants to put down roots and has chosen our area to do so.

Dale Stoner is one of the guys who works away from home most of the time. He got home on Friday for a few days off from the worksite in Kamloops.

Brian Reister is home on his days off. Brian works in the mining industry so his schedule is some days off and some weeks in. He farms with his folks on his days home.

I know that it is only the middle of the month, but it is the third Wednesday and that means Market in Alliance. The Women’s Institute (WI) will be selling 50/50 tickets.

Church attendance was up, even with some regulars away. Carson Ryner was worship leader and he brought his wife and two daughters. There was a Sunday School class. The message was about Peacemakers. Carson had some good illustrations.

The Community Calendar is nearing completion as far as the ads and information needed. We will be at the market on Wednesday to catch anyone who wants to order a calendar.

We hope to get it to the Community Press for printing soon so we can have the calendars out early in November. The response has been mostly positive.

Last year the Provincial Convention of Women’s Institutes got switched to virtual and hosted from Alliance. This year is the same. Sylvia Wold is one of the speakers and she will come to the WI meeting room in the Recreation Centre to join us as we partake in the Zoom conference. It won’t be as much fun as inperson with a large group,

but it will still be fun. Oh, there will be some serious business too. WI isn’t all about jokes, but Peter always asked me as soon as I got home about new jokes that I heard.

Joyce Pegg from Provost told one about a skunk and a snake. The snake was always bumping into things so the skunk told him he should get glasses.

The snake got glasses and the next time he saw the skunk he told him how grateful he was for improving his love life. The skunk asked how he did that. The snake said that now he could see he found that he was living with a garden hose. I have remembered that one for years.

Roger and Betty Spady were pleased to have their daughters and families visit on the long weekend.

I had an interesting Friday afternoon when I at-

tended a WI gathering in England. There were four other Canadians and one from Minnesota, as well as 21 members of Hampshire Clouds.

The speaker told up about the food banks in Britain. They branch out to a lot more services. The ladies were surprised that we had food banks in Alberta which lead into a discussion on the circumstances that cause the need for food banks. We then broke out into groups of five and discussed book clubs in my group. I will definitely join them again.

The library is going to have a display of Indigenous authors in recognition of Indigenous Day on Sept.

30.

There might be some other interesting things too so drop in and have a look, maybe even take out a book.

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FCAL celebrates grand re-opening at new location in Killam

Books for Babies volunteer Margaret Frederick gives Sarah and Megan Strachan a book at the grand reopening of FCAL on Wednesday, Sept. 8, in Killam.

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Flagstaff Community Adult Learning (FCAL) took advantage of International Literacy Day on Wednesday, Sept. 8, to celebrate the grand opening of their new location, still on Killam Main Street, but now operating out of Chevraux Centre.

FCAL Program Coordinator Nanette Jones says, “What a beautiful day for an open house! It was a day to ‘Learn Here, Connect Here, Belong Here.’”

Killam Mayor Ben Kellert opened the new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony, Jones says.

Board members Sharleen Chevraux, Randy Roth, Tara Tanton, and Chair Vera Engel were on hand to greet guests, who also got treated to a free lunch.

Visitors were able to tour the new location.

The new adult learning location is equipped with a computer lab, free internet and printing services, and a local job board.

Staff are on hand to provide resume help, interview coaching, and also to help with basic technology skills, Jones says.

Upcoming courses offered by FCAL include a Back to Work boot camp, GED test preparation, Computer Essentials, Tech Talk, Skills for online learning, Citizenship Exam preparation, and English classes.

Jones says, “Books for Babies volunteer Margaret Frederick happily distributed homemade bags with a brand new book to parents with children under three years of age.

“Parents can come in anytime and receive a free Books for Babies bag.”

Building Blocks facilitator Joanne McMahon was

also on hand to share information about that program, delivered at locations throughout the county.

Jones says staff are always open to new ideas, “What do you want to learn? Come to the FCAL Centre and let us know how we can help you.”

FCAL program coordinators Nanette Jones (left) and Lois Polege hold the ribbon while Killam Mayor Ben Kellert does the honours to officially open their new Main Street Killam location.

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September 2021 Meetings

Notice of Nomination Day

Council Meetings Flagstaff County Co ounciil M Meetings eetings aare re conducted the 2nd and a 4th Wednesday of each mon nth commencing at 9 a.m. unless u otherwise planned. p Council and Committ ommittee meeting agendas aare re aavvailable att the County’’ss websit ebsiite te at: flagstaf g ff fff...ab.ca/c .ca/council/meeeeetings-and.ca/council/me tings-andg minu utes tes

7800-384-4100 1-877-387-4100 Email: s Stay Connected with Uss:

Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26) Local Jurisdiction: FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, Province of Alberta.

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 20, 2021 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below within the period beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending at 12:00 Noon on Nomination Day.

Office(s) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

Number of Vacancies 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Electoral Division Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Division 5 Division 6 Division 7

Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Flagstaff County - Municipal Office 12435 Township Road 442 Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 Dated at the County of Flagstaff, in the Province of Alberta, this 28th day of August, 2021.

Sandy Otto (Returning Officer)

For more information on how to become a candidate, please visit Flagstaff County’s website at: www.flagstaff.ab.ca/council/2021-municipal-election or e-mail: returningofficer@flagstaff.ab.ca

Public Works Updates Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Address:

12435 TToownship Road R d 4442 PP..O. Box 35 358 Sedgew wi wic icck, AB T0B 4C00

flagstaff.ab.ca

Please refer to www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work happening throughout the County.

Strome Well Drilling

Strome Lagoon Repairs

Flagstaff County will be drilling a new well in Strome, adjacent to the current well. This work will take approximately three days.

Flagstaff County is performing major repairs at the Strome lagoon, located north of Strome on Range Road 151. If possible, please take an alternate route to avoid the construction.

Road Recovery

Public Works Services

Crews will continue working on the following shoulder pulling project this week: • North of Alliance on Township Road 410, east from Highway 36 to Range Road 125 for 5.0 miles

Please visit the Flagstaff County website at flagstaff.ab.ca for information regarding Gravel Sales, Residential Laneway Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Hamlet Services, and more.

Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.

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Council Highlights Regular Council Meeting of September 8, 2021 Council Highlights briefly identify decisions made by Council. Council encourages its residents, businesses and stakeholders to keep in touch with Council news.

2021 Hamlet Sewer CCTV Inspections Council approved a motion that the quote received from Empipe Solutions Ltd. for the hamlet sewer CCTV inspections be accepted in the amount of $74,645 + GST, with the shortfall of $24,645 to be funded by MSI – Operating.

Historical Data Collection Council approved a motion that administration develop a business case for hosting and maintaining a Historical Database, to be considered during the 2023 Business Plan and Budget process.

Records Retention Bylaw Council approved Bylaw 05/21 the Retention and Disposition of Records and Information for the purpose of establishing regulations and procedures.

Appointments Under the Weed, Agricultural Pests and Soil Conservation Acts Council approved a motion to appoint Nicholas Dunn as a Weed and Pest Inspector for Flagstaff County under Section 9 (1) of the Agricultural Pests Act and Section 7 (1) of the Weed Control Act and a Soil Conservation Officer for Flagstaff County under Section 15(1) of the Soil Conservation Act. Council approved a motion to appoint Floyd Beausoleil, Bert Hagel, Angela Levitt and Hailey Bender as Pest Inspectors for Flagstaff County under Section 9 (1) of the Agricultural Pests Act for 2021.

Prohibited Animal Bylaw Council approved Bylaw 06/21 Prohibited Animal Bylaw. The prohibited animal listed is the wild boar.

Killam Seniors Living Project Council approved a motion that Flagstaff County provide a letter of support to Covenant for their Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC) application for Seed Funding to further the planning and feasibility of the Killam Seniors Living Project, also indicating the need for affordable housing in the Flagstaff Region.

Municipal General Election — Vote by Special Ballot Council approved a motion that Flagstaff County provide for voting by Special Ballot during the 2021 General Municipal Election and Provincial Senate and Referendum Vote. Whereas; the application for Special Ballots may be made by any of the following methods; in writing, by telephone, in person, or by email and that application for special ballots be accepted and received by the Returning Officer until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 18th, 2021.

Request to Lease Hamlet Fire Halls Council approved a motion to enter into a lease agreement with Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services Society (FRESS) for the Strome Fire Hall for a three-year term.

Council approved a motion to enter into a lease agreement with Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services Society (FRESS) for the Galahad Fire Hall for a one-year term.

Once approved, the full Council Meeting minutes can be found at www.flagstaff.ab.ca under the “Council” tab and in the “Meetings and Minutes” section.

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Common thread in virtual candidate forum with Battle River-Crowfoot hopefuls is desire for change Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Camrose Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual candidate forum on Wednesday, Sept. 8, live streaming the two-hour event on YouTube.

The forum featured six of the seven Battle River-Crowfoot candidates; Liberal Party of Canada candidate Leah McLeod was not present.

The candidates spoke in a pre-determined random order, and were allowed opening and closing statements. Over the evening, audience members could submit questions, and each candidate was given one minute to provide their answers. Microphones were shut off after the alloted time.

Chamber incoming Chairperson Shauna Feth moderated the forum.

Veterans Coalition Party candidate John Irwin was the first to give his opening remarks, “I want to work for you,” he said, referring listeners to the official VCP platform online. He summarized it by saying, “One of our platforms in the VCP is to protect and defend all Canadian rights under the Canadian Constitution; chartered rights and freedoms.

“That is something I fought for as a soldier while I was in the army.”

Irwin noted the party’s plan to make CPP non-taxable, to increase Old Age Security to meet the present cost of living, adjusted for inflation.

“I spent 20 years in the Canadian military; I’ve done my part for king and country, I paid my share of taxes, and unfortunately, we have to pay more.

“When I look at the parliamentary system in this country, it’s a matter of the parliamentarian that has to represent the people, not the people representing the parliamentarian. It doesn’t matter which party it is, and regardless of the past year’s drama, or not, every party has had its in-fighting in regards to who said this, who said what; people are getting kicked out. People getting punted because they don’t walk the imaginary line.

“This is my proposition to you, people of Battle River Crowfoot: let me walk the line for you; let me represent you, let me work for you, that’s the way it should work - representation.”

“I want to work for you. I was a professional soldier, let me be a professional leader to help you along your way. Let me represent your needs and your interests.

“I want to represent you to the best of my ability because your voice matters.”

Incumbent Damien Kurek, candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada spoke next.

Kurek’s opening remarks started off with the statement, “Two years ago we were in the same position.” He said his observations of the last four weeks of

The Camrose Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual format candidate forum for the federal election candidates for Battle River Crowfoot, appearing above in the order they were introduced. campaigning were, “Our country has never been more divided. Folks, that needs to change.”

He added, “We need leadership once again in this county that instead of dividing Canadians, unites them.

“Instead of dividing provinces against one another, unites them.

“It is an honour to be your Conservative candidate running for reelection, on a message of hope.”

He said that viewers would hear a lot of different platforms over the night, adding, “But I encourage you to look past some of the division and political rhetoric to ensure you’re able to look forward to a time when our country can be forward looking, be hopeful about the future. To have an economy that once again ensures that people can prosper, whether getting resources to market, predictability for health care funding, or whether it is respect for personal health choices... all of those things come down to the very simple question of leadership.”

Kurek talked about his last two years as the area’s MP, where he noted that the latitude given to represent his riding was very broad.

He closed by saying two main areas of focus have become clear for him going forward. He said these were "Good governance, with good decision making, accountability, and ensuring that people are represented; standing up for what's right, not just the party line, not just what's politically palatable.

"I've done that over the past two years, and if I have the opportunity to serve again, I will continue to do that."

The other main issue, he says, is a rural lens: “We are faced in this country with a growing divide between rural and urban. Camrose and the rest of the 53,000 square km that make up Battle River-Crowfoot deserve strong representation and folks, I promise to give that to you."

Kurek talked about the Conservative Party’s plan for recovery, saying, "I'm excited about that plan, but it starts with strong representation here at home. As your Conservative candidate I promise to do that as I've done over the past two years, and continue doing that as long as I have the honour of serving."

NDP candidate Tonya Ratushniak

said that the idea of “service, caring about humanity, and our communities” was instilled in her by her family.

She says through those values, she was drawn to find “a better way to represent this riding.”

Ratushniak said, “I’ve watched the Liberals and Conservatives pander to Quebec and Ontario to garner as many seats as possible, while here, in Alberta, a province that has contributed so much to the nation, an economic juggernaut for Canada, is ignored, is voiceless, is ejected, and too often, vilified.”

She added, “As an Albertan, I would like my voice to be just as valuable to a political party as the votes from a person from Ontario or Quebec. Conservatives know that they get these votes by default; Liberals know that it’s too much work.

“I hear all the time that ‘Ottawa doesn’t listen,’ but don’t we keep sending the same party to Ottawa? Maybe it is us who is not listening, not listening to that little voice inside us that would like something to be different.

“Maybe your voice is looking for an opportunity to be brave, and to try something different,” adding “if we want different results, we need to make better choices.”

Ratushniak reviewed some of the key NDP platform issues, including healthcare, affordable housing, and vaccination, creating new jobs while addressing climate change, also touching on support for agriculture and small business.

She ended, “I look forward to serving in any way I am capable. Like many Canadians, I and my little voice, are ready for better.”

Daniel Brisbane, Green Party candidate, spoke next, opening his remarks quoting a song by Nicki Minaj, called ‘No Frauds,’ quoting, “I don’t need no frauds, I don’t need no fakes, As soon as I wake up, gotta look out for the snakes.

“I think everyone would agree that there are a few frauds in Ottawa right now, and hopefully we don’t send another one, hopefully we can send someone sincere.”

Brisbane said he was inspired to run after hearing a speech of Kurek’s about mental health and suicide, saying that, “Instead of talking about a universal health care program or putting some money against pharmacare, he instead

promoted the idea of looking out struggling friends, ‘taking them for coffee and talking to them.’”

Brisbane described his own struggles with depression openly, talking about the high cost associated with treatment and medicines, adding, “All these money things were in my head.” He said “someone asking me what’s wrong wouldn’t have helped, because I wouldn’t have know what to answer.”

He added, “LGBTQ folks are disproportionally affected by depression.”

Brisbane then raised the issue of conversion therapy, calling it an abusive and bad program, saying that “Almost everybody voted to ban it, it’s widely understood that it’s a bad program.

Damien and a few of his Conservative friends voted to keep it, and the Liberals dragged their heels, and it’s still not banned, to this day.

“I’m frustrated, I’m angry, my friends are at risk, I’m at risk. People are really struggling. And instead of people being forced to decide between their anti-depressants and their groceries, because they can’t afford both, why don’t we put some money into mental health?”

He added, “Of course the Green Party’s platform is way bigger than this; it’s available on line. I just wanted to share with you the story of what got me started in politics.”

Jeff Golka, representing the Maverick Party, spoke next.

Golka said, “The Maverick party represents the Alberta way, it’s about freedom for the west; free from the grip of Ottawa in our province.

“Mavericks are not just running against these other parties, we are running to demand changes to a broken system that just isn’t working for the west anymore, and hasn’t worked for generations.

“It’s time to change that.”

Golka talked about equalization, about money going from Alberta to “prop up the central economy, with nothing going back.”

He said, “Alberta projects, pipelines, and the way of life are continually interfered with by Ottawa, intentionally trying to hurt our people and our economy, I believe.”

Golka said that he feels that Conservative leader Erin O’Toole is acting See FORUM P18

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Flagstaff Food Bank holding food drive and BBQ as part of new awareness campaign Leslie Cholowsky Editor The Flagstaff Food Bank is planning a big event next week where Coordinator Jaron Rovensky hopes to combine volunteer recognition, a food drive, and a community barbeque to raise awareness about the food bank.

Rovensky took on the role of Coordinator in mid July. He says, “I saw this as an opportunity to get to know the community better, as a new person.”

He adds, “I’m also an idealist, my philosophy is to help people and to serve my community, so this is a good fit for me.” Rovensky says that a world trip to India at age 18 where he volunteered at a hospital and helped to construct a building was an experience that fundamentally altered his world view.

Rovensky is also planning to complete his Child and Youth Care worker diploma online over the next two years.

He says he had a couple of weeks with former Coor-

dinator Tanny Kellert to get the lay of the land, adding, “I had never been in a food bank before, so I had no preconceived notions about it.”

Since then, he says he’s been getting to know the food bank clients, saying that their feedback informs his provisions going forward.

Rovensky has also been reaching out to make connections in the greater Flagstaff community. For example, at the upcoming event, Parents for Fun in Flagstaff have donated some treats, and will be volunteering that day with children’s games and other activities.

The idea of adding a volunteer appreciation aspect also clicked, “We have some great volunteers; it would be nice to see them get some recognition, and hold an event where they could relax and not work.”

He approached the ATB, who are funding the musical entertainment that will be on hand, and a generous donation from the Wild Rose Co-op means that the

barbeque will be free.

Rovensky says the grill is on loan from Battle River Implements.

One of the most important aspects of the event is the food drive, Rovensky says, “After all, my job is to bring food in.”

He says he’s contacted all four area schools, in the hopes that they will share the information, and maybe be inspired to hold their own food drive events. “I’m looking at ways we can collaborate in the future.”

He says by opening up the food bank to the community, he also hopes to dispel any preconceived notions and ideas about the food bank and its operations, and remove any stigma attached to it.

He’s been working to make the Food Bank a welcoming space for clients and visitors, adding a cozy corner to sit and chat, bringing in musical instruments, and books for children. “I want to make it more accessible. The Food Bank can be a scary place for those who are coming for the first time.”

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member of the Alberta Food Bank, the Flagstaff Food Bank has access to items donated provincially by large chains.

However there’s a constant challenge to keep the food bank’s shelves filled, and that’s where the community can help the most, either by donations of food, or cash which helps supplement hampers with fresh produce purchased locally.

Rovensky is at the food bank most weekdays, and Tuesdays and Thursdays are the days that volunteers

Music is such a big part of Rovensky’s life, he wants to share that, and bring it in to the food bank community. He is a professional musician, making his home abroad for 22 years, 17 of those in Europe. “Music brings people together, it has opened doors for me all my life.”

During the early days of COVID, food bank use was down, he says, something he expects to change as he’s seeing need rise.

Rovensky says, “A solid one-third of Flagstaff Food Bank users are children under 18.”

He was pleasantly surprised recently by calls from local companies A & B and Nutrien; both wanted to donate expressly to help young families with children heading back to school this fall.

Rovensky was busy unloading his trailer as he chatted; he had just come from the Alberta Food Bank warehouse with a load of canned goods. He says as a

come in to make the hampers, and clients come in to pick them up. “Those are the only days where the food bank is closed to the public.”

Rovensky says that he can always use more volunteers, the only prerequisites are a criminal record check from the RCMP, and a willingness to serve. “We’re looking for kind, open minded, non-judgemental people. We’re not here to solve the issues of our clients, we are here to serve.”

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Killam Scarecrow Festival A little rain didnʼt deter visitors at the Killam Chamber of Commerceʼs Scarecrow Festival on Saturday, Sept.

11. There were lots of great scarecrow displays, free hot dogs and donuts, music from local entertainers, and the Flagstaff Victim Services Unit Lindsey Clark, Shelly Morken, and RCMP Cst. Nick Daigle on hand, as well as vendors for the market. The event raised $450 for Flagstaff Victim Services Unit.

The Twice Nice store won Best Scarecrow!

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Forum Continued from Page 16

much the same as Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, “They over promise to eastern Canada and under promise to Alberta.

Where’s Alberta’s 100-day plan? or do we just pay for it?”

Golka talked about vaccine passports, calling them “intrusive and divisive.

“These will further be used to remove your personal rights and freedoms, and your choices in your life. Everything from here forward will continue to be government forced... to allow you to work, shop, go to movies, go to the doctor, or even travel.

“If the government has sole control over your body, your health, what can you do? That’s not freedom. I entirely and unequivocably will reject vaccine passports and mandatory vaccine injections; in other words, it’s your body, it’s your choice.”

Golka wrapped up with, “When freedom is at stake, westerners are the last stand in Canada. I’m proud to be an Albertan.”

The final opening remarks came from People’s Party of Canada candidate Dennis Trepanier.

He said, “Notwithstanding all the

parties represented here, the NDP party is essentially a Marxist party; the Liberal Party is globalist; the Green Party is climate-alarmist; and the Maverick Party is basically like the Bloc Quebecois representing one province. The PPC party and the Conservative party are the two parties I want to focus on tonight.”

He referred to the two as David and Goliath, calling Goliath, the Conservative Party, “Big, morally corrupt, and serves a foreign master.

“Big in budgets; Conservatives say they will balance the budget in 10 years, without cuts... this sounds to me like the Liberal’s saying ‘the budget will balance itself.’ Large immigration is supported, mass immigration, putting a burden on pension plans and the health care system.

He said, “Let’s talk about moral corruption,” then referring to Erin O’Toole’s support of Bill C6, previously mentioned by another candidate. “The state has more rights to raising your children than the parents.”

Trepanier brought up vaccine passports, calling them restrictive, and also party whips, saying, “Your representative will have to represent his leader, Erin O’Toole. He stated “The Conservative Party would say yes to Paris Accords, yes to carbon tax, and yes to

firearm restrictions.”

Trepanier reviewed his party’s fivepoint platform next. He said, “Life: for all, and this isn’t PPC, this is personal, I believe this includes the unborn. Liberty; no vaccine passports, no Paris Accords, no more lockdowns. Integrity; a rock-solid, stable, unchanging platform.

Prosperity; small government, balanced budget in one term, no more carbon tax, and a change to equalization.

“The last stone is truth. I believe the PPC Party of Canada is the only true conservative party left in the room. All the others have gone left, socialist; we have the best federal platform of all parties.

“Vote your conscience, vote for freedom, vote for your children, vote for hope for the future of Canada.”

Over the next section of the forum, each candidate was given a minute to answer questions from the audience.

The questions dealt with plans to balance the federal budget, without cutting programs, and anticipated changes to corporate taxes; to comment on Canada’s cultural mosaic versus the US melting pot approach to immigration; how candidates intended to balance representation with party, leaders, and their own personal views; climate change and actionable items; supporting innovation across the country’s

economy; broadband and connectivity within Battle River-Crowfoot; Federal infrastructure funding for municipalities; equalization and transfer payments; preserving and developing national parks, post-covid plans for small business and creating investment opportunities, and finally implications to democracy regarding health and individual rights.

Answers from each candidate closely followed the assertions in their opening remarks, with few surprises.

A common thread, heard from each candidate, was a need for change, each presenting their and their party’s views on what that change should look like.

Each candidate was given three minutes for closing remarks.

The forum can be viewed online through the Camrose Chamber of Commerce website at: camrosechamber.ca where the YouTube link takes viewers to the recorded forum session.

Editor’s Note: Liberal Party of Canada candidate for Battle River Crowfoot, Leah McLeod, was not present during Wednesday’s forum. McLeod and the Liberal Party of Canada have been contacted

by Caribou Publishing on six different occasions over the election period in an attempt to interview Ms. McLeod, with no response. There is no contact information for McLeod on the Liberal Party of Canada website, nor a bio.

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OBITUARY

Faith Column: Singing songs of praise Psalm 96:1-6 - “Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.

Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.

For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are

in his sanctuary.”

How do we acknowledge God every day?

We are called to sing songs of praise “day after day.”

That may come easier to some than to others, but when we lift our voices to God, we are putting our attention on Him. Whether you think you can sing or not, whether you have the proper words or not God doesn't care - re-

gardless, He wants your praises and we should want to sing praises to Him. He gives us grace, peace, and an abundance of love every day, so why not sing!? How we sing (or worship) is not the point, it's that we sing and worship Him “for great is the Lord and most worthy of praise!”

Club Reporters

The Golden Prairie 4H Club got back together for a 4-H meeting.

We elected new executives: Anthony Glasier as President,

Domonique Herbert as vice-President, Rainier Bernard as secretary, Andrea Glasier as Treasure, Sasha Weiss, and Simone Eshpeter as club reporters.

The projects available are horse, busking, foods, sewing, small engines, wood working,

creative projects, and Clever Kids. Anyone interested in joining please contact Caroline at 780582-3995 by Oct. 20, 2021.

We still have to wear masks due to COVID-19 restrictions, but hopefully we can get back to normal soon.

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his fur baby Mikey I, and numerous other family members.

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child, his fur baby Mikey II and many other family members, relatives, and friends.

Herbert was predeceased by his daughter Donna Palmer, son-inlaw Ernie Palmer, loving parents Billy and Liz Whitten, brothers and sisters: Norman, Effie, Lloyd, Bill, Mae, Ken, Don, Kay, Ruth, Harvey,

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Sun, Sept 19 ROSALIND 10AM

Sunday School Sundays 9:30am Classes for all ages

Killam Pentecostal SEDGEWICK Tabernacle SEVENTH DAY Pastor Ben Kellert UNITED CHURCHES ADVENTIST CHURCH 780-385-3587

SEDGEWICK & LOUGHEED Sunday Worship Sedgewick - 10am 780-384-3520 w-r-united@persona.ca sedgewicklougheedunited.ca

HOUSE OF PRAYER

Strome Community Church Sunday Services @ 9 AM Pastor Ben Kellert 780-307-3251

Everyone Welcome!

42031 RR 131 Pastor Toby Wong Phone: 780-819-1356 Sabbath School - 10 a.m.

Worship Service - 11 a.m.

SedgewickAdventist.ca

SEDGEWICK COMMUNITY CHURCH of the Nazarene Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship & Children’s Church - 10:30 a.m.;

www.sccnaz.ca

Contact the Church Office for information on Bible Studies and other programs. 780-384-3939

Sunday 11:00 A.M. Until further notice Sunday Morning worship service will be held at The Living Room on Main Street. Services also available to be viewed on Killam Pentecostal Church Facebook Page. Everyone is welcome.

killampentecostal@gmail.com

BOOK HERE $35/MO.

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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY

Where the best of Flagsta

Funeral Services General Construction / Contracting

Dental

Accountants / Taxes

& Area can be found!

GAVIN J. SCHUURMAN

KILLAM DENTURE CLINIC

CASTOR, C ASTOR, A AB B 780-385-8652

NEW LOCATION 5009 - 50 St., Killam (Same building as Killam Chiropractic Clinic)

5026 – 55 Street Street Killam, Alberta

(780) 385-3949 385 -3949 (780) ww elco.com elc www.ze

(780) 385-3738 Tom Borelli, DD is in on Tuesdays

Dr. Brian J. Rudosky

Agriculture

Family Dentistry, Cosmetic, Crown, Bridge, Orthodontics & Implants

Daysland Dental Clinic

(780) 374-3833 Daysland, Alberta

Collin Rosiechuk

LANDSCAPING DRAINAGE LEASE BUILDING SSNOW NOW RREMOVAL EMOVAL

SCHUURMANEARTHWORKS@GMAIL.COM

Forestburg Professional Centre

(780) 582-4134 Forestburg, Alberta

Box 8, Lougheed, AB. T0B 2V0

Grain & Fertilizer Hauling

ROAD BUILDING GRADING PIPELINE CLEANUP RRECLAMATION ECLAMATION

780-

888-1184

KILLAM TRANSIT MIX (1977) LTD. WASHED ROCK - GRAVEL - SAND AND CLAY HAULING

GRANT COLE: 780-385-0457 PO Box 431, Killam, AB T0B 2L0

John Cheram Cell: 780-385-5007 P.O. Box 493 Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 Paul Gross Cell: 780-385-5027 Phone: 780-384-3746

Automotive & Supplies

Funeral Services Security - Automation - Surveillance

COMRADES PARTS & ACCESSORIES LTD. 4624-47 Street, Hardisty

For all your Security and Technology Needs

Auto Parts Plus PHONE (780) 888-2659

Funeral home & crematorium

History - Heritage - Tradition Big town dealership, small town atmosphere

Campbell McLennan

Joe Spiller, Les & Cheryl Fee - Directors Earth Burials, Cremation, Monuments 4810 - 53 Street, Killam, AB. (780) 385-3642 www.feeandsonsfuneralhome.com

780-385-2121

clark@voltageab.ca

780-385-1171

Poulin Septic Services Now serving your area for your Septic and Porta potty needs

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Reasonable rates rates and and quality quality service service Reasonable

Call Billy Billy Poulin Poulin 780 780 938 938 3995 3995 Call

Aerial Imaging

JOE KNIEVEL CONTRACTING LTD.

Mike Klassen - Owner/Operator Call: 780-729-0260

385-2190 sales@gradientimaging.ca or www.gradientimaging.ca

Things we do: NDVI & ADVI Imaging • Insurance Claim Photography • Crop Scouting • Thermal Imaging • Aerial Photography & Videography

Caught you looking!

ADVERTISE.

Killam, AB •Residential •Farm •Commercial

• New Construction •Renovations • Quality Workmanship TIM COLWELL Telephone: (780) 679-3512

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DDAYSLAND AYYSLAN YSLAND PHARMACY 780-374-3900 Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Michael E. Borth Street 5014 - 50th St. (Main St reet Killam) (1 door North of S. James Agencies)

(780) 385-3670 Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Please call 780-672-3181 to pre-book appointments.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Attention to detail is very important this week, Aries. Be sure not to lose your focus as things you do will be highly scrutinized by others. Ask a third party to check your work.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Give others room to breathe and respect how they’re feeling in certain situations, Taurus. Just because you feel comfortable doesn’t mean others will as well.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, reminisce about those people with whom you had strong connections. If you lost touch, this can be a great time to rekindle relationships and move forward.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Feel out the crowd and

make adjustments to the way you interact with others based on the vibe you’re getting, Cancer. If people are outgoing and boisterous, follow suit.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Maintain a positive outlook in regard everything you encounter this week, Leo. A positive perspective can make all the difference when a lot is on your plate.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a quest to discover something new about yourself could prove fruitful. Take an introspective approach to the next few days and be ready to learn something new.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 This could be an extremely creative week for you, Libra. Afford time for artsy pursuits and you may be surprised at what you can create. You may discover a new passion.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Blanket Alberta Ads take approximately 10 days to process __________________________ CAREERTRAINING TRAINING CAREER GET YOUR MESSAGE SEEN ACROSS Alberta. The Blanket Classifieds or Value Ads reach over 600,000 Alberta readers weekly. Two options starting at $269 or $995 to get your message out! Business changes, hiring, items for sale, cancellations, tenders, etc. People are increasingly staying home and rely on their local newspapers for information. KEEP people in the loop with our 90 Weekly Community Newspapers. Call THIS NEWSPAPER now or email classifieds@awna.com for details. 1800-282-6903, 780-434-8746 X225. www.awna.com. __________________________ COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS FIREARMS WANTED FOR OCTOBER 2021 Live & Online Auction: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Militaria. Auction or Purchase: Collections, Estates, Individual Items. Contact Paul, Switzer's Auction: Toll-Free 1800-694-2609, sales@switzersauction.com or www.switzersauction.com. __________________________

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIES OPPORTUNITIES LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED FRAMERS that can be placed with our subcontractors.

This opportunity will connect you with an experienced crew!

Email: mike.reschke@coventryhomes.com with your resume.

__________________________ EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIES OPPORTUNITIES FRAMING CREWS WANTED! Looking for experienced Framer Crews for residential framing in the Edmonton area. Must have WCB and own tools.

Experienced crews please email: mike.reschke@coventryhomes.com. __________________________ EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT WANTED WANTED BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classified ad. Only $269 (based on 25 words or less). Reach almost 90 weekly newspapers. Call NOW for details. 1-800-2826903 Ext 225; www.awna.com. __________________________ FEEDAND AND SEED FEED SEED HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. "On Farm Pickup" Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877250-5252. __________________________ ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh.

Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888483-8789.

Sagittarius. While you tend to deal with situations by acting rationally, this time around you may have to go with your gut and your heart.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 This is a week to sit back and slow down. Channel

summer vibes even if it’s not quite summer any longer, Capricorn. If you didn’t have a chance to get away, do so this week.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Your nurturing instincts are on alert, Aquarius.

This is an excellent time to

tell someone you care about that you’re always available for him or her.

Reach out soon.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Good times are ahead, Pisces. Keep an open mind and embrace any opportunity to do something good for others.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Yields Manila hemp 6. A type of gin 10. Japanese ankle sock 14. Swiss city 15. Applied to 17. Achievements 19. Japanese title 20. Possesses 21. Belgian city 22. Child 23. Great delight 24. Petty quarrel 26. Gathered 29. Zoroastrian concept of holy fire 31. Path 32. Legendary hoops coach Riley 34. A citizen of Denmark

35. Flat 37. Upper-class young women 38. Payment (abbr.)

39. Distort 40. Affirmative! (slang) 41. One who has a child 43. Without 45. Workplace safety agency 46. Political action committee 47. Period of plant and animal life 49. Swiss river 50. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.)

53. State of being kept secret 57. Hobbies 58. One-time Korean ruler 59. Sudden attack 60. Born of 61. Assists

CLUES DOWN 1. Ancient Greek sophist 2. Famed composer 3. Spore-bearing fungi cells 4. Chief executive officer 5. Defunct Syrian political party 6. Thin wood 7. Polynesian garlands 8. Fluid replacement (abbr.)

9. Flammable hydrocarbon gas 10. Multi-leveled 11. Influential diarist 12. Gambles 13. Many subconsciousnesses 16. Current unit 18. Illumination unit 22. Tantalum 23. Steps leading down to a river 24. Kids love him 25. Before 27. Fencing swords 28. Mountain range in China

29. Payroll company 30. A way to pack together 31. Business designation 33. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (abbr.)

35. Forage fish 36. Greek temple pillars 37. Internet mgmt. company 39. Rouse oneself 42. In a way, covered 43. Elaborate silk garment 44. Cooling unit 46. Riley and O’Brien are two 47. __ fide: genuine 48. Ancient Incan sun god 49. Poker stake 50. Trigonometric function 51. Interesting tidbit 52. Adieus 53. U.S. Treasury position 54. Midway between east and southeast 55. Doctors’ group 56. Women’s __ movement

ANSWERS ACROSS: 1. Abaca 6. Sloe 10. Tabi 14. Basel 15. Pertained 17. Accomplishments 19.

Shi 20. Has 21. Ypres 22. Tot 23. Glee 24. Spat 26. Herded 29. Atar 31. Lane 32. Pat 34. Dane 35.

Matte 37. Debs 38. PMT 39. Bend 40. Yeah 41. Parent 43. Sans 45. OSHA 46. PAC 47. Biota 49. Aar 50. SSB 53. Confidentiality 57. Interests 58. Minae 59. Raid 60. Nee 61. Abets ANSWERS DOWN: 1. Abas 2. Bach 3. Asci 4. CEO 5. ALM 6. Splat 7. Leis 8. ORs 9. Ethylene 10.

Tiered 11. Anne 12. Bets 13. IDs 16. Ampere 18. Phot 22. TA 23. Ghat 24. Santa 25. Pre 27. Epees 28. Daba 29. ADP 30. Tamp 31. Ltd 33. TSH 35. Menhaden 36. Anta 37. Dyn 39. Bestir 42. Roofed 43. Sari 44. AC 46. Pats 47. Bona 48. Inti 49. Ante 50. Sine 51. Stat 52. Byes 53. CIR 54. ESE 55.

AMA 56. Lib

Horoscopes for the third week of September 2021.

Scorpio, you’re not typically one who excels with last-minute details. Therefore, start planning on an upcoming event and make sure you have all of your ducks in a row.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Listen to your emotions,

These blanket classified ads are produced through a joint agreement by The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Lamont Leader, Tofield Mercury and Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA).

These ads appear in all AWNA member papers (120 papers) for the cost of $269.00 (+gst) for the first 25 words, $8.00 per word over 25. To place a blanket classified, call a CARIBOU PUBLISHING representative at 780-385-6693 or email ads@thecommunitypress.com. __________________________ FOR SALE FOR SALE

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Wurzel Dip enzyme injection, bark mulch application, staking.

Minimum order 20. One-time fuel charge: $125-150. Crystal Springs. 403-820-0961. Quality guaranteed. __________________________ LAND SALE LAND FOR FOR SALE

HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30,000 lump sum refund. Take advantage of this offer. Apply NOW; quickest refund Nationwide: Expert help.

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DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA has for sale 4 project lands in Beaver County. Land locations are: SW27-50-16-W4, SE18-49-14 W4M, S½3-46-11 W4M and NW32-47-13 W4M. Call Brent Thygesen, b_thygesen@ducks.ca or 780- 678-0150. __________________________ HEALTH HEALTH GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. All Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money.

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Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp.

Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com.

Deadline for Blanket Classifieds is Wednesday at 4 p.m.

SUDOKU

ANSWERS

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Affordable Advertising with

The

Classifieds

CLASSIFIED RATES

$10.75 minimum for first 25 words, 39¢ per word thereafter (G.S.T. not included) ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE INSERTION unless customer has an account in good standing.

All advertising subject to the approval of the Publisher.

Run in The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Tofield Mercury, or the Lamont Leader.

Phone (780) 385-6693 Fax (780) 385-3107 Email: ads@ thecommunitypress.com

Box 99, Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 ______________________

ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Garden Vegetables are Ready!

•Pickling Cucumbers •Potatoes Off Highway 13, turn North on RR 122 Go North 3 Miles Helen Tanton 44337 RR122 780-888-6800 ______________________

COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS BBQ SALE Propane • Natural Gas • Wood Pellet Dawson • Traeger • Weber • Huntington • Broil King • Sterlin All Wood Pellets In Stock 20% off Sale ends September 18 $30 assembly charge on all in stock Coutts Home Hardware You Home For Great Grilling!

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COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS

FOR FOR RENT RENT

MEMORIAL MEMORIAL

SERVICES SERVICES

General Organizational Meeting for Sedgewick Bowling September 27 7:30 P.M. Wild Rose Recreation Centre Sedgewick In the Bowling Alley All those interested Please Attend ___________________________ ARENA ROOF FUNDRAISER The Sedgewick Rec Board is having a fundraiser! As you know we are required to replace the roof of the Wild Rose Co-op Arena in the summer of 2021.

To date we have received approximately $600,000 in grants. The estimated cost to replace the arena roof is around $1.3 million. We are reaching out to the community to help us obtain our fundraiser goal.

Donors will be recognized for their donations in a format that is in keeping with the Town’s “Grow With Us” theme. A decorative tree will be displayed in the main concourse of the Arena with the names of the donors proudly displayed upon completion of the project in the fall of 2021.

Donation options are as follows: $100-$499 Bronze Leaf Sponsor $500-$999 Silver Leaf Sponsor $1,000-$2,499 Gold Leaf Sponsor $2,500-$4,999 Platinum Leaf Sponsor $5,000 and Up Diamond Sponsor

Wild Rose Co-op Is looking to rent a 40x80 heated building located in Sedgewick across from the Home and Farm Centre for $1,600.00 per month plus utilities. Available for rent ASAP and for more information call Sarah at 780-672-3107 ___________________________ 3 Truck Bays plus office area with reception are for rent. 4301 51 Ave, Killam, AB. Available Immediately. Call Gerald at 780781-1426 ___________________________ House in Viking, 1 Bedrm + 2 bedrm, 2 bath, large livingrm, modern kitchen, well maintained, All appliances & furniture. Plus heated 350s.f. studio, great for artisan’s. Very comfortable and cozy space for singles or a couple. 800/mon + Utilies. Call Karen @ 780-909-3827. ______________________

In Loving Memory of Brendyn Brett Mayne Who was Tragically Stolen from Us 10 Years Ago on September 22, 2011

Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial.

Truck mount unit, sewer backup, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at 780-384-3087 ___________________________ For all your local livestock and hay hauling services: D & H Outlaw Transport Darian Kozak 403-740-2934 780-888-7441 (Dispatch) ______________________

Donations can be made to: The Friends of the Sedgewick Recreation Centre PO Box 11 Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 A charitable receipt is available if the donation is made to the Town of Sedgewick. Please specify that the donation is for the Arena Roof Fundraiser. ___________________________ HELP US PUT A LID ON IT Please support our efforts to fix the roof on the CN train station Tea House and Art Guild in Viking, AB Donations can be made by: -e-transfer to vikingstationgallery @gmail.com -Cheques payable to Station Gallery and Art Centre Guild, P.O. Box 997, Viking, Alta T0B 4N0 -Donation box at Station Tea House Tax receipts are available for donations exceeding $10. Requests for receipts made to Betty Klein.

FOR SALE FOR SALE Meat Steers – exotic cross and angus Grain and Grass fed for tasty beef! Whole, Half, Quarters available. FOB farm or meat processing plant Email tvquattek@gmail.com Or text/call 587-256-5402 ___________________________ Farm Fresh Smaller Roasting Chickens. 3 ½ - 5 lbs – available NOW. Some cut in half. TAKING ORDERS FOR October delivery: Fresh Roasting Chickens 6-7 lbs. Also 8-12 lb chickens – some available now.

Preorders can have them cut in half.

Email orders tvquattek@gmail.com Or text/call 587-256-5402 ______________________

HELP HELP WANTED WANTED The Daysland Arena is looking to hire an Arena Caretaker for the 2021-22 season.

Duties include (but not Limited To): •Cleaning and Maintenance of Arena Must complete Criminal Welfare Check and Child Welfare Check.

Email resume to dayslandarena@gmail.com or contact Kevin at 780-679-7117 for more info. ___________________________ The Sedgewick Curling Club is looking for a Ice Technician for the up coming season. Ice duties start in November and wrap up in March. Minimum 3 nights per week plus Bonspiels. Pay is up to $3000 per month depending on experience. Please Contact Brett (780)385-4251 or Andrew (780)385-4501 37/39c

That day, your death changed everything, But time has changed NOTHING We still miss the sound of your voice, your laugh, your phone calls, Your smile, your visits and pranks, your stories, And just seeing you and being with you.

So it is true, TIME CHANGES NOTHING FOR US ALL. We miss you as much today, As we did the day you left us.

WE MISS YOU TERRIBLY. Brendyn, You are loved and forever cherished.

Sending our love to you in HEAVEN, Dad, Mom, Bryce, Brady, Grandpa Everett and Grandma Anita, Auntie Lana 37p ______________________

SERVICES SERVICES Need to re-order: •Company Forms?

•Invoices? •Envelopes?

•Business Cards?

•Bookmarks? •Magnets?

•Score Cards? •Stamps?

•Certificates?

•Receipts? •Posters?

•Menus? •Invitations?

•Calendars? •Letterheads?

And more!

Call your local paper with your print order today!

The Community Press 780-385-6693 ads@thecommunitypress.com ___________________________ Drywall Taping/Texturing 35+ Years No Job too small Experienced drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job big or small. Don't want to do it yourself, give me a call!

Based in Killam but willing to travel Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka exp.

Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.) Also do ceiling texture. Non-drinker, just want to work. Willing to work with existing taping crew. Call 780-3852106 or 780-385-1251.

REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE Great Commercial lot for sale on Main Street in Viking, AB. Only one like it. Asking $19,999 OBO. Serviced. Large attractive location, would be perfect for constructing a new building. Build yourself an office, rent an upstairs apartment. Or vice versa.

Pays for itself! Or place a prebuilt on the property. Located next to bottle depot and restaurant, near Food Bank/FCSS, across from bank and financial advisors, near liquor stores and school. Or just buy the lot now and wait for values to go up once COVID is over. Email vikingreview@gmail.com if interested. ___________________________ 810 s.f. House on 1 ½ lots in Viking. Main fl.: 1bedrm, great modern bathrm, large living room w/ oak floors, newer kitchen, triple pane windows & well insulated. Full basement: Bedrms, Bath & laundry. Well maintained w/ lots of upgrades.

350 s.f Detached Studio w/ infloor heating, large windows, newer construction. Large garden Shed. Call Karen @ 780-9093827. $89,000. ______________________

TENDER TENDER Gibson Energy Centre is tendering the Kitchen for 2021/22 Hockey Season. It is move in ready with Fridge, Cooler, Deep Fryer, Stove with Grill, and other appliances.

Kitchen has new flooring, new paint and new countertops. It is located between the arena and curling facilities in the Gibson Energy Centre. Great facility for catering preparation also, not limited to just arena/curling events can open for outside customers. Kitchen to be open for November 1st 2021. Please send tender by October 13th to Hardisty Agricultural Society Box 377 Hardisty AB T0B 1V0 or it can be emailed to agsociety@hardisty.ca.

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NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY

Local polling stations for Monday’s federal election In Sedgewick, the polling station will be located at the Sedgewick Community Hall.

In Lougheed, voters will go to the Lougheed Community Hall to mark their ballots.

In Hardisty, the Hardisty Community Centre will be the local polling station.

In Alliance, voters will attend the Alliance Community Hall.

In Heisler, the Heisler Seniors’ Centre will be the polling station.

In Galahad, the Galahad Agriplex will be hosting the polling station.

In Forestburg, voters will attend the Forestburg Community Centre to vote.

Unregistered voters can register at their assigned polling station on Election Day. Make sure to bring accepted identification, that may in-

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

If you haven’t received a voter’s registration card from Elections Canada, you may still be wondering where to place your vote come Monday, Sept. 20, in the federal election.

Polling stations for advance voters throughout Flagstaff County were held at the Killam Agriplex, from Friday, Sept. 10, to Monday, Sept. 13, but the actual polling stations for Election Day will be held separately.

In Daysland, residents will place their votes at the Daysland Community Hall.

In Strome, voting will take place at the Strome Seniors’ Centre.

In Killam, voters will mark their ballots at the Killam Agriplex Multipurpose Room.

clude a driver’s licence, or any other card issued by a federal or provincial government that includes your photo, name, and current address.

If your address appears as a postal box or rural route, be prepared to bring along a copy of a current utility bill or other document showing your physical address.

If you do not have identification, you can declare your identity and address in writing and have someone who knows you, and is assigned to the same polling station, vouch for you. The voucher must be able to prove their identity and address. A person may only vouch for one other person.

You must be age 18 on Election Day to vote.

A complete list of acceptible identification can be found at elections.ca.

NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY

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Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26) Local Jurisdiction: TOWN OF KILLAM, Province of Alberta.

Local Jurisdiction: VILLAGE OF LOUGHEED, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 20th, 2021 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below between the period beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending at 2 p.m. on Nomination Day. Nomination papers will be available at the Village of Lougheed office or on the website at www.villageoflougheed.com.

Office(s) Councillor

Vacancies Three (3)

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 20th, 2021 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below between the period beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. Number of Vacancies Office(s) Chief Elected Officer (Mayor) 1 Councillor 4

Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26) Local Jurisdiction: TOWN OF DAYSLAND, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 20th, 2021 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below between the period beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. Office(s) Mayor Councillor

Vacancies 1 4

Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Town of Daysland 5130 - 50 Street Daysland, Alberta T0B 4C0 DATED at the Town of Daysland, in the Province of Alberta, this 1st day of September, 2021.

Janelle Dalen Returning Officer

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NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)

LOCAL JURISDICTION: TOWN OF HARDISTY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 20h, 2021 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdictional office (4807-49th Street, Hardisty, AB) as set out below between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. Nomination papers will be available at the local jurisdictional office and on the Town of Hardisty website. www.hardisty.ca

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Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Village of Lougheed 5004 – 50th Street, PO Box 5 Lougheed, Alberta T0B 2V0 DATED at Lougheed, in the Province of Alberta, this 1st day of September, 2021.

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Town of Killam Office 4923 - 50th Street Killam, Alberta T0B 2L0 DATED at the Town of Killam in the Province of Alberta, this 1st day of September, 2021.

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Vacancies (5) FIVE

DATED in the Town of Hardisty, in the Province of Alberta, this 24th day of August 2021.

Returning Officer Jackie Fenton, Town of Hardisty

Karen O'Connor Returning Officer

Kimberly Borgel, Returning Officer

NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY

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Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26) Local Jurisdiction: VILLAGE OF ALLIANCE, Province of Alberta

Local Jurisdiction: VILLAGE OF FORESTBURG, Province of Alberta

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 20th, 2021 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below between the period beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 20, 2021, and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below within the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.

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Local Jurisdiction: VILLAGE OF HEISLER, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 20, 2021 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below between the period beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. Office(s) Councillor

Vacancies 3

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Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Village of Heisler Office 128 Main Street Heisler, Alberta T0B 2A0 DATED at the Village of Heisler, in the Province of Alberta, this 15th day of September 2021.

Heidi Rohe (Returning Officer)

Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Village of Alliance 209 Main Street West Alliance, Alberta T0B 0A0 DATED at the Village of Alliance, in the Province of Alberta, this 8th day of September, 2021 Carmen Frank Returning Officer

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Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Forestburg Municipal Office 4902 50th Street Forestburg, Alberta T0B 1N0 DATED AT THE Village of Forestburg in the Province of Alberta, this 18th day of August, 2021.

Sharon Duncan Returning Officer

The Community Press, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - Page 25

Thinking of food in Hardisty’s long term care Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!

Hello folks; hope you are all enjoying the fall weather this week. There are numerous trees showing their autumn colours and combines are rolling or stalled between rain showers.

Darrell Goodrich recently had a quick ambulance trip to Red Deer Hospital, where he spent a number of days to be medically tended to. He is now home again in Hardisty Long Term Care. He called a family member on his return and wondered if they might bring him a nice big piece of apple pie. I would think this meant he was feeling better, when food was on his mind versus uncomfortable medical issues Welcome home Darrell and I bet your puppy

will be happy to see you again, too!

On Saturday, Ginette Dammann, myself, and friends held an old fashioned "bridal shower" for Justine Dammann (brideelect of our son Harley Matthews.) It was a fun afternoon with good food, games, gifts, and much laughter. I am told that wedding showers are not in vogue anymore, but we enjoyed this one. A group of the bridesmaids, friends, and even Momma Ginette went on a little bar hopping tour called a "stagette" in a special rented bus. They had a great time and all came home safely with some wee headaches... hahaha.

We hope we can have Harley and Justine’s wedding this October and COVID-19 will not ruin it again like last year.

My sojourn in this wheelchair (broken leg) has definitely opened my eyes to the difficulties any-

one experiences, when they are dealing with a disability, especially one that entails mobility. Recently my husband had to take me to Sherwood Park to get a leg hinge brace, at Bouma Orthotics. This does not sound like a big deal does it? Well it was huge. I had been on strong antibiotics that had caused me to spend an inordinate amount of time staying close to a bathroom. I felt the pills were really dehydrating me so I was also drinking lots of water. In other words, I needed to be near bathroom facilities! From our house to Sherwood park is two to two and a quarter hours depending on rush hour.

My anxiety was rising, what if I suddenly required a rest stop and there were none around?

Yikes! Unless you have been in a similar situation you probably cannot understand the severity. You can not talk to your bow-

els when they are in release mode and say, “Just hang on for 15 minutes till we find a bathroom." Bowels don't care and you are out of luck. I packed an ice cream pail with a lid, fresh underclothing, and pants, wet wipes, spray, and a towel. I was prepared for road side self-toiletting. I was not prepared to defecate in adult diapers because of the perfume like nature of your bowels.

Thank the dear Lord we made it to a bathroom on the way up.

Now on the way home we needed to eat, but only in a restaurant that had a large wheelchair, accessible bathroom. I could not bend my broken leg so needed to get in a bathroom that had sufficient room to turn around, with my leg raised and sticking straight out and had strong toilet hand rails.

YES! we found an immaculately clean large, bright bathroom at Fat Burger in

the Cornerstone business park in Camrose. I could have kissed the owner and thanked him profusely for his facility. He said they pride themselves on their W/C and clean public bathrooms. Their food is delicious and in the next couple of weeks they are renovating, just so you are aware. You might have found all this boring and mundane, but someday

when you have to use a wheelchair, you might remember this article. Remember to plan ahead.

Also just because a facility has a wheelchair ramp to enter a building does not mean there is a bathroom in that building that you can access in a wheelchair.

Our United Church is one of these buildings.

Have a good week and don't break a leg!

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Unique material for wedding dress

Future bride Justine Dammann, Nikki Horn, Ginette Dammann, and the “little brides” Scottie and McKenna tried their best to make wedding dresses out of the humble material. Justine was deemed the winner of this little competition, but the kids won the prize for being the cutest.

On Saturday, Sept. 11, Ginette Dammann, Ricci Matthews, and some friends held a bridal shower for Justine Dammann, fiancee of

Harley Matthews.

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The Community Press, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - Page 27

It doesn’t happen every year, but this year it might be a good year. I’m not talking about the harvest, but for fall, post-harvest weed control. In general, most annual weeds are best controlled in the spring, before they get too big. Perennial weeds such as Canada thistle, perennial sow thistle, and quackgrass are best controlled in the fall. There are a group of weeds that are not necessarily either annual or perennial weeds. They are called winter annuals.

Winter annual weeds can grow in the spring, but they also start growing in the fall. When fall germinated, they merely form a rosette of leaves, overwinter, then quickly mature and go to seed in the early spring. Thusly, they avoid the spring burndown of herbicide. Some of the common winter annual weeds around are scentless chamomile, cleavers, stinkweed, shepherd’s purse, narrow-leaved hawk’s-beard, blue bur, stork’s-bill, chickweed, flixweed, all members of the mustard family, and common groundsel, among others.

Not only do winter annuals create problems next spring, they also use nutrients and moisture that could be used for the subsequent spring crop. Often spring herbicide control is too late to effectively control the weed as it has already gone to seed and provided more weed seeds for the seed bank.

Before glyphosate was cheap, these winter annuals were easily controlled with a cultivation prior to freeze up. They can be controlled with herbicide in the fall while they are small. However, not every fall lends itself for post-harvest weed control. Herbicides only work when the plants are actively growing. Even after a frost, you can still get good control, but you do need to have some green, actively growing plant material to absorb the chemical and effectively stop the plant.

Temperature is also an issue. If you’ve had a frost you may have to let the weeds recover a bit before spraying. Temperatures at spraying should be above 12 degrees celsius; sunny weather is good if you can get it. Moisture conditions are currently good we have almost ideal conditions for winter annual weeds to germinate. Dandelions can also function as winter annuals. You can get seedlings started in the fall, which can quickly establish the following spring and flower early. Once they’ve been through a winter they are much harder to kill.

Herbicides to control these winter annuals are usually fairly economical. Glyphosate can work well as

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It’s not every year that post-harvest weed control is effective.

Take advantage of the opportunity to get the jump on weeds this fall and have a safe harvest.

Killam Wheat Kings hold successful tryout camp, ready for season Leslie Cholowsky Editor

With the North Eastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League starting games in October, the Killam Wheat Kings held their tryout camp last week, with three total skates, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Returning Head Coach Bob Charchun says, “We have a large number of returning players and some new faces, too.”

He said the Wheat Kings had a good camp, and will now continue to skate at least three times a week for the rest of September in preparation for the upcoming season.

He adds, “We have not made any selections to this point as we want to give players a very long look before making decisions.

“The boys are excited to get started after a disappointing cancellation to the season last year.”

In the 2020-21 season, Wheat Kings played just two games before the season was cancelled, winning both.

Last year the Wheat Kings retired four strong players, Landon Eskra, Dalton Zemanuk, Braydan Davis, and Brendan Davis. Last year’s team also featured some new faces, players who showed a lot of potential at the start of last year, winning back-to-back games against the Lloydminster Bandits.

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www.bamfitness.ca Before she became the owner of a successful fitness business helping to improve the lives of countless clients struggling with their health, Brittany MacMillan first had to slay her own health struggles.

“I had steadily started to put on weight and I steadily noticed that my mood was just terrible,” she explains. “I was very, very self-conscious about it. I beat myself up all the time.”

To help rectify the rising number on the scale, MacMillan tried drastically cutting back on how much she was eating.

“And then I noticed my relationship with food was just awful,” she recalls.

“It was so strained – almost as strained as the relationship with myself.”

In search of a healthful and long-term solution to her weighty woes, MacMillan decided to get educated. In fact, she signed up for a personal training course and soon earned her certification as a personal training specialist through canfitpro.

Around that time, MacMillan – still focused on shedding excess pounds – started running.

“I started running because the first thing I learned was ‘calories in, calories out.’ I was still looking for the easiest way to burn calories,” she admits.

“So I started running and it worked.

Then I started getting injured and wondering why.”

MacMillan soon came to the realization that there’s so much more to health

and fitness than just losing weight. “(Besides exercise,) there’s the nutrition aspect and there’s the mindset, and by harmonizing all three of those things, that’s when it became real,” she enthuses. “That’s when it became amazing.”

And that’s when BAM Fitness was born.

It was circa 2013 and MacMillan was on her first mat leave. She decided to offer some fitness classes in Hardisty, advertising them through Facebook.

“I tried it out and it was awesome,” she recalls. “I did that and I also had people come to my house and my little home gym and we would work out and I would put them through personal training. I did that for a few months until I went back to work at Enbridge in the oilfield.”

Once back at work, MacMillan continued offering classes but cut back on her personal training.

“I’d take on the odd consultation as they came in,” she explains. “If someone had like a bad knee, we’d work through it. I’d give them a little plan.”

Fast-forward to circa 2019, when MacMillan was nearing the end of her third mat leave. By then, the busy mom “hadn’t taught any classes or anything for two years.”

But she decided she was going to give it another go. She soon started teaching again and vowed that once she returned to work, “I’ll just see if I can keep it going once a week.”

This time there was no looking back.

“People kept coming and I got the love for instructing again,” says MacMillan.

And BAM Fitness started to slowly blossom. MacMillan ended up earning several more fitness-related certifications and then she started making plans to “escape my 9-to-5 job.”

It wasn’t easy for her. In fact, MacMillan calls it the “hardest thing I’ve ever done – hands down!”

But on March 4, 2020, she quit her day job to focus on BAM Fitness.

“Three weeks later, we were in a lockdown and I was like, ‘Oh my God, this is not what I thought was going to happen,’” she recalls. “I thought I could have people come over and train in my home gym in my basement and be faceto-face and we weren’t even allowed to be near other people other than our family. It’s just been one crazy learning curve since then. I got really well-acquainted with Zoom and I got insurance to train online.”

Over the past year and a half, BAM Fitness has continued to evolve through the global pandemic.

These days, MacMillan is teaching Strong Nation, a martial arts-based HIIT (high intensity interval training) class both online and in-person a couple times a week.

“Everybody loves it and you get really strong, really fast,” MacMillan says.

“It’s so much fun.”

In addition, she’s teaching private yoga classes and plans to soon start offering public classes online and eventually in-person when provincial health restrictions are once again lifted.

On September 20, MacMillan is launching Rise, a 90-day program she designed for busy women.

“What we do is from a mindfulness approach, we tackle nutrition. We start developing mindful eating right away from Day 1,” she says.

“Then we go into movement. So I’m going to meet them where they’re at.

You may want to just do a steps challenge. Some people may want to develop their glutes and their arms. It’s just totally personalized personal training. We also add in things like meditation, mindfulness workshops, and little mindset challenges every single week.”

The program is designed to fit into any schedule. MacMillan emphasizes that it’s not just a weight-loss program.

“The weight loss, that’s a nice side-effect that just happens along with it. But what we really focus on is getting to know your higher self every day, getting to reconnect with that version of yourself so that you have clarity, it’s easy to find motivation and it’s easy to make good choices,” she adds.

“So we do some inner healing. We get to the root of these past behaviours and these past wounds, then we can move forward. Then things get easy.

“That’s when the beauty happens, that’s when it just flows and you’re in alignment.”

Besides personal training, MacMillan’s other certifications include YogaFit Level One, certified meditation and mindfulness teacher, Strong Nation certified instructor, and healthy eating and weight loss coaching.

Her goals as a business owner are straightforward: she wants to heal as many people as she possibly can through movement, mindfulness and using food as medicine.

“If I can do that and spread this knowledge and help people, then that's going to make the region that much stronger one by one.”

For more information, visit www.bamfitness.ca, find BAM Fitness on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to watch the video on The Community Press website: thecommunitypress.com