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Volume 115, Issue 12
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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2022 Hardisty Invitational X-Country attracts incredible 625 runners and over 20 schools Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Hardisty Invitational CrossCountry Race celebrated its 48th year last Thursday, Sept. 15, but only its 47th run. It’s a legacy for Hardisty, and Bill Kropinske, retired teacher, has been involved in it for at least 40 of those years, along with his wife Bev, says this year’s co-organizer Brittany MacMillan. This year 625 runners registered on paper, with not all able to make it, but some also registering on the day. That’s a lot of runners, she says; in 2017 there were over 600. This year’s event was slightly different from previous races, taking place during the school day, when it used to start later. This year’s run had perfect weather, with a light wind to cool the racers, and sunny skies. MacMillan says the race takes place on the trails behind the school, the traditional Invitational trails, and not the new hiking trails. Different age groups run different
distances with Grades 1 through 6 running 1.5km; Grades 7, 8, and 9 running 2.2 km, and High School and Open competitors running 4.4 km, or two loops of the track. This year there were 17 heats between all the different age groups. MacMillan says the race has always been its own event, not dependent on Allan Johnstone School, or the Battle River School Division, although it is one of four events in a series of cross country running events. MacMillan says, “It’s a legacy for Hardisty.” She says it wouldn’t have happened without the support of the various parent groups over the years, other volunteers and sponsors, and without Kropinske, who has been at the core of it for many years. “He’s been doing this for more 40 years; there’s so much in his head. “Bill wants to retire, he says, and hand it over to me,” MacMillan says, adding that she hopes that if she agrees he will still want to stay involved and help her learn the nuances to a hosting successful race,
as well as introduce her to the incredible connections he’s made over the past four decades. “Those are some big shoes to fill, but I will take it over. I don’t want to see it die at all.” She enjoyed herself a lot this year, and hopes that all the contestants did as well. “I felt good, it was really fun. “For my family, this year was the third generation of runners. My mom ran, I ran, and this year my daughter ran.” MacMillan said the key to the race’s success lies in the incredible team of volunteers that help out each year, and she can’t send enough thanks their way. All around it was a great day for the runners, and a great day for Hardisty, to play host to so many young visitors, she says. Runners crested a steep hill near the finish line of the race, which ranged from 1,500 metres to 4,400 metres, depending on your age group. This runner from Central High had a big smile on her face as she approached the end of the race.
LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO
The Hardisty Invitational X-Country 2022 event was a huge success, with over 20 schools participating and 625 runners registered at the raceʼs start. Even the weather cooperated as students from Grades 1 to 12 from all around the east central Alberta region competed in the first cross country event of the season. This was the 48th year the Hardisty Invitational has been around. Above: Junior High students from all around the region set out on their 2,200m run. See more pics and local results P10.
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Alliance community mourns passing of Sylvia Wold Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com
Elaine Pickles from Kimberly is visiting her sister Laura Towers. She accompanied Denny and Laura to Fort Saskatchewan to surprise daughter Christy on her birthday. Carol Keichinger had her sister come up from Pincher Creek. It was her sister’s birthday. Brad and Joanne Stoner had lunch with Karin McKracken on Thursday before they headed out to spend the weekend camping at Burma Park. Chuck Wiart had a birthday on Thursday; his daughter Karen is coming up to make supper for him. Gerard and Dolly Wadley of Viking were in Alliance for lunch on Thursday. They were visiting Paul and Marie Therri-
ault. Paul and Marie are the latest to put their house up for sale. They have done so much work to that house. The community was saddened by the passing of Sylvia Wold. On Saturday Sylvia Wold died in Red Deer Hospital, surrounded by
her beloved family. The family was heading to Castor on Monday to make funeral arrangements. I was in Red Deer on Sunday afternoon and came upon Dale and Luella Bateman having dinner in a restaurant. It’s been about 10 years since they left Alliance.
There are some business activities going on at either end of Main street. The former Onsite building is being renovated to become a dance studio. On the other end of the street, TP Hardware has a new owner. Connie Beingessner has purchased it. Richard St. Louis will be
around for a while to help Connie. It is Farmer’s Market this Wednesday. Anne Nelson has sent a notice that
she will be there. Muriel Fankhanel will also be in attendance. Muriel will be moving to Edmonton at the end of the week.
What’s coming up:
Back to Work Boot Campp Sept 20-22 from 9 to noon
How to Start a Community Kitchen
Gay is Retiring! The Sedgewick Post Office is hosting a Come and Go Coffee and Cake Thursday, Sept. 29 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sedgewick Post Office
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Guardian Drugs in Killam sponsored a colouring contest to go along with the Killam Scarecrow Festival that happened last Saturday, Sept. 10. Of all the entries received, the two winners are that of Hayden Freadrich, 12, shown above, and Harrison Eckstrand, 6, on the right. Both received some wonderful prizes for their efforts.
Killam fills council seat by acclamation Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Killam Town Council has had a vacancy since the Aug. 11 resignation of Councillor Tien Coté. On Monday, Sept 19 the town held a Nomination Day where in-
terested applicants had until noon to file nomination papers. Only one person filed papers within the deadline, Shaun Storbakken. As his was the only nomination, Storbakken will be acclaimed to Council automatically upon ac-
ceptance of his nomination package, and no by-election will be needed to fill the vacancy. Killam Town Council will meet next on Thursday, Oct. 20, at which time Storbakken will be sworn in. Council’s normal Sept. 15 meeting was cancelled.
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September 2022 Meetings
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Public Works Updates
Please refer to our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work throughout the County. Road Recovery
Public Works Services
Crews will be working on the following road recovery project this week: • North of Killam on Township Road 444 from Range Road 141 to Highway 36 for 3.0 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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DINNER GALA
Thursday, October 20th Killam Community Hall Cocktails 5:30pm. Dinner 6pm.
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