The Community Press
‘This is home to me’ video an instant hit for Flagstaff County & River Jacks
‘ T his is home t o me’ v ideo an ins t ant hit f or F lags t af f Count y & Ri v er Jacks
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Bob and Linda Coutts, along with Jim Anderson, recently travelled to Toronto to take in Home Hardware Stores Limited’s 2025 Homecoming event, on Sept. 10.
While they were there, attending the ‘Proud of My Home Achievement Awards and Celebration ‘gala, Coutts received a special award, the Paul Straus Public Relations Award.
The Paul Straus Public Relations Award celebrates one store’s outstanding commitment to public relations and community service, says the organization.
“Coutts Home Hardware was selected for this award out of more than 1,000 Home Hardware stores across Canada, and was one of 18 stores recognized with a Proud of My Home Achievement Award.”
Bob Coutts says, “This recognition is especially meaningful for our team at Coutts Home Hardware, where we pride ourselves on our community
events and personable social media presence.
“I’m deeply grateful for the hard work of the generations before me, and to my team today for their commitment to our community and to maintaining the strong legacy of Coutts Home Hardware.”
Next year marks 100 years since Bob’s grandfather, Jim Coutts, started the family’s original hardware business in Alberta.
The business was later passed to his son, Stan Coutts, who established the current location in 1974.
Bob grew up in the family business, beginning his journey as a part-time employee in 1976 and putting his marketing degree to work as a full-time member of the team in 1983. Today, the Coutts Home Hardware team of 10 staff has over 130 years of combined experience in the hardware industry.
“On behalf of everyone at Home Hardware Stores Limited, I’d like to congratulate Bob Coutts and his team on this well-deserved recognition,” said Sharmagne Ray, Territory Manager,
Coutts Home Hardware in Forestburg recognized with national Paul Straus Public Relations Award
Western Retail Operations, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “This award is a testament to their commitment to public relations and community service, important values on which our brand was founded.”
Flagstaff County and The River Jacks recently released a new video that showcases Flagstaff County and the best of rural living, also featuring the original song ‘This is Home to Me.’ The video has over 34,000 views from social media, both in and outside of the region. Above: Garrett Richaud, Tom Lichak, Myra Marshall, Chad Szott. More Inside!
FLAGSTAFF COUNTY PHOTO
Dealer-Owners Bob and Linda Coutts of Coutts Home Hardware (fourth and fifth from left) and Home Hardware Stores Limited representatives at the Proud of My Home Achievement Awards Celebration held in Toronto last week, where Coutts received the Paul Straus Public Relations Award.
Killam RCMP Detachment Report for the period of Friday, Sept. 5 to Thursday, Sept. 11
Friday, Sept. 5
A report was made that a family sign was stolen from a property in Forestburg.
Sunday, Sept. 7
Members mediated between family members arguing over shared farming equipment and land. Matter was a civil issue.
Monday, Sept. 8
Killam Member was assisting with a traffic stop in Sedgewick and a vehicle drove by with no light illuminating the license plate. Member initiated a traffic stop and conducted a MAS (Mandatory Alcohol Screening) which resulted in a fail. A roadside appeal was offered and accepted. This also resulted in a fail. Subject’s license was destroyed and vehicle towed.
Attempted theft of a mini van was reported in Forestburg. The door handle was damaged, and the ignition was tampered with. No witnesses or suspects at this time.
Tuesday, Sept. 9
A report was made of an unknown person on the property of the Complainant. Complainant thought someone was in her unit. Members attended and cleared the
unit. The unknown person was known to the landlord and had a legal reason to be there.
Complaint of unknown person in their backyard setting off surveillance cameras. Member attended and reviewed the footage. Member noticed a cobweb setting off the camera. No one seen in the backyard.
Complainant called to report missing jewelry. The Complainant had a house fire and because of this her insurance company has had cleaners in and others in to access the damage. The insurance company has been notified. Matter is still under investigation.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
A break and enter was reported in Daysland. A garage door was kicked in. Once the homeowners had a look, nothing seemed to have been stolen. No witnesses or suspects at this time.
Thursday, Sept. 11
A small amount of fuel was reported stolen from farm equipment. Subjects cut the line and filled the tank with gravel. No witnesses or suspects at this time.
An iPhone was reported stolen from a parked vehicle in Hardisty. The vehicle was locked but the window was down. No witnesses or suspects at this time.
A suspicious vehicle was reportedly parked on the street in Killam with no licence plate. Member attended. The vehicle was just parked while the Registered Owner was cleaning out their garage.
Hopper bins were reported opened; grain had spilled out and a small amount was stolen. No witnesses or suspects at this time.
Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were:
1 - 911 Act
2 - Animal Calls
1 – Assault With Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm
2 – Assist General Public
2 - Assistance to Canadian Provincial/Territorial Dept/Agency
1 - Coroner’s Act-Sudden Death
1 - Information File
3 - Items Lost/Found –except passports
4 – Moving Traffic – Intersection Related Violations 1 - Moving Traffic –Speeding Violations
Other Moving Traffic Violations 3 - Other Non-Moving Traffic 1 - Possession of property obtained by crime less than or equal $5,000 2 - Provincial/Territorial Wildlife Act - Other Ac-
– No Pursuit Involved
•ADULT
•PRENATAL:
Sept. 19 & 20 in Killam @ Family Resource Centre
•HOME ALONE COURSE FOR YOUTH:
Sept. 26 9-11 @ FFCS in Killam - $10 registration fee
•YOUTH BABYSITTING CERTIFICATION COURSE:
Sept. 27, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.- Ages 11 and up $20 registration fee
•GRIEF GROUP:
(Mondays for 6 weeks) - Begins Oct 13 @ 4:30 @ FFCS in Killam
•YOUTH CENTRE open for ages 12-17 Friday & Saturday evenings 4 p.m. to Midnight
•COUNSELLING SUPPORTS AVAILABLE - Call for more info
•WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE - Donations gratefully accepted. Drop off at FFCS - 4809-49 Ave. Items available beginning Oct. 3 All programs require pre-registration. Call FFCS at 780-385-3976 for more info.
OPINION
Empowering Minds Means Stronger Communities
Out here on the prairie, we’re proud of our grit. We’ve weathered droughts, market crashes, and the long days and nights that come with working the land or running a business in rural Alberta. Resilience is in our bones. But resilience doesn’t mean we’re unbreakable. Sometimes, even the strongest among us carry heavy loads in silence.
Across rural Alberta, many families know the weight of challenges that don’t always show on the outside. Stress, isolation, and the quiet pull of exhaustion or worry can creep in over time. In close-knit communities, where everyone knows each other, reaching out for help can feel complicated. It’s not always easy to know what supports are available or how to take that first step.
That’s why Empowering Minds: First Identifier is coming to the Flagstaff Region this November. The idea is simple but powerful: equip everyday people with the confidence to notice when something isn’t right, start a conversation, and connect a neighbor, friend, or coworker to help before things spiral into crisis.
Think of a First Identifier as the person who spots the subtle change. The farmer who notices his neighbor doesn’t show up at coffee for awhile. The coach who sees a young player start to pull away from the team. The friend who hears a shift in someone’s voice. You don’t need a degree or a title, you just need the willingness to care, and the tools to act.
This initiative is led by Ian Hill, a humanitarian and rural advocate who has worked with thousands of communities across North America. Many will remember him from his Let Them Be Kids program, which helped build a playground in Killam years ago. This fall, he’ll be back - standing shoulder to shoulder with our community to spark a movement around mental health.
Here in Flagstaff, Empowering Minds will roll out in three stages. First, a local awareness campaign will get people talking and break down stigma. Then, a full Empowering Minds Day will bring leaders, students, and residents together for training, conversation, and a shared meal. Finally, a 30-day follow-up will keep the momentum going with resources and reminders, so the effort doesn’t fade after one event.
Two community suppers and training sessions are scheduled:
•Tuesday, Nov. 4, 6–8 p.m. – Hardisty Community Hall
•Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6–8 p.m. – Killam Community Hall
Everyone is welcome, and supper is on us. To reserve your spot please call FFCS at 780-385-3976
The Flagstaff Region has always been strong because of its people. This is another chance to show that strength by proving that true resilience isn’t just about enduring the hard times, but about standing together and caring for one another. Because when those closest to the problem step up, and when we act before a crisis, our whole community thrives. If reading this brings up difficult feelings for you, please know you’re not alone. Help is available. You can call the Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-303-2642 for free, confidential support, 24/7. If you are in immediate danger, please call 9-8-8. Local supports are also available through Flagstaff Family and Community Services at 780-385-3976.
Empowering Minds is being brought to the Flagstaff Region through the partnership of Flagstaff Family and Community Services (FFCS), FIRST, Flagstaff County, The Community Press, Gibson Energy, and South Bow. Its success is made possible through the time, energy, and commitment of local businesses, organizations, and community members who believe in building a healthier, more connected community.
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News from the Legislature Jackie Lovely MLA for Camrose Constituency
Student loans, grants, scholarships, bursaries, and awards
Every Albertan knows that life has become more expensive.
Families are watching grocery bills climb, parents are helping their kids with rising costs, and students are making tough choices as they prepare for their future.
This is especially true as many Alberta students settle back into classes at their universities and trade schools.
United Conservatives are stepping up to make sure students can get the support they need.
This year, we’re investing almost $1.2 billion in student loans, grants, scholarships, bursaries, and awards. That means thousands of young Albertans will have access to the help they need to pay for school and focus on getting the skills they need to start rewarding careers.
Already, more than 90,000 applications for loans and grants have come in for the 2025-26 school year, along with roughly 17,000 scholarship applications.
Alberta Student Aid has worked diligently to improve processing times, so students and families get information faster and can plan with confidence.
We’re also making changes to keep education affordable. Tuition increases are capped, student loan interest rates are lower and they still get a grace period before paying interest.
Students who need extra help can access the Repayment Assistance Plan, which makes paying back loans easier.
These supports help not just students, but also parents and communities across Alberta. When students succeed, our whole province benefits. Whether they become nurses, teachers, or tradespeople, today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce.
United Conservatives believe an investment in students today is an investment in Alberta’s future.
By helping young people achieve their dreams, we’re building a stronger economy and brighter tomorrow for all Albertans.
Jackie Lovely, MLA - Camrose Constituency #104, 4870 51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1 Tel: 780-672-0000
Email: camrose@assembly.ab.ca
99, Sedgewick, AB. T0B 4C0 or
Alberta Teachers to strike if deal not reached by Oct. 6
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Alberta Teacher’s Association (ATA) announced last Wednesday, Sept 10, that if a deal isn’t reached between the ATA and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) (the Province) Teachers will be on strike as of Monday, Oct. 6.
The ATA says, “Reaching a negotiated settlement for teachers, students, and their families remains our priority.”
ATA President Jason Schilling made the announcement, and says, “What teachers want is simple: classrooms that are properly funded and wages that reflect their value to Alberta’s future. For the government to state that teachers would sacrifice their students’ learning conditions for salary is insulting. Teachers should not have to choose one or the other.”
The ATA says that “Teachers have continually been disrespected and vilified by this government - a government that creates distractions that downplay the real issues in our classrooms, while teachers are still being asked to do more with less.
“Teachers’ patience has run out. The Province must step up with a fiar deal that shows a real commitment to teachers and public education. We are ready to meet at the table and have invited TEBA to join us.”
Schilling adds, “Let me be clear - Oct. 6 is coming quickly. The choice is theirs: solve this dispute now or face a provincewide teachers’ strike.”
According to the Edmonton Journal on Monday, Sept. 15, the Province filed a complaint with the Alberta Labour Relations Board charging the union with bargaining in bad faith.
The Journal says that according to Nate Horner, Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board, the information that the ATA has provided to its members called “Talking Points,” is “rife with errors,” and he accuses the ATA of “using misinformation that delib-
erately ‘conflates and confuses,’ issues such as class size, school construction, recruitment of new teachers, and retention of existing ones, and ‘classroom complexity.’
Horner says that the Province has set up a fund of $405 million to deal
with ‘classroom complexity’ issues and that it’s using its School Accelerator program to build new schools and add new classrooms... often at the expense of other capital needs in the budget.
Horner says teachers were offered a 12 per cent
raise over four years, similar to nurses and civil servants, as well as a one-time ‘market adjustment’ that would bring a large majority of ATA members’ raises as high as 17 per cent.
Horner says “"I am disappointed that the ATA is
using the potential disruption of the school year as leverage in its pursuit of additional compensation.
“Announcing a strike commencing Oct. 6 before the parties have resumed negotiations only serves to increase stress among Alberta's students and families."
The last time a teachers’ strike occurred in Alberta was in 2002. That lasted from Feb. 4 until an orderin-council forced an end to the strike on Feb. 21, but at that time, not all divisions’ teachers’ participated in the strike.
Wedding bells ring in congratulations for new Alliance correspondent
Last week began with a warm welcome as my Papabear, Jim McIntyre, arrived all the way from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
After such a long trip, it has been a joy to play tour guide - though I’ve had some help - showing him around Alliance and beyond. He’s been soaking up the wide-open skies, golden fields, and all the small-town charm that makes this place feel like home.
When I asked what he thought of the area, Papabear smiled and said it’s a lovely spot with so much room to live and grow.
He’s been impressed by the farms we’ve driven past and touched by the warmth of the people he’s met along the way. He finds the driving sometimes long, but he could get used to it out here. Seeing our community through his eyes is a nice reminder of just how special it really is.
Papabear tried the Valley Inn Restaurant and gave two thumbs up to their new coconut fish on the fresh menu. He joined me at the Alliance Market on Thursday, happily wandering the tables and chatting with neighbours.
There were a few people around, chili on a bun and coleslaw with dessert was sold.
He’s even enjoyed a couple of swims at the Killam pool already, calling it “very therapeutic.” His trip is only getting better, too - his brother Michael will be arriving in the next couple of days from Saskatchewan and staying at the Killam Krossing Hotel.
He’s not the only one enjoying family visitsLaura Towers had the pleasure of welcoming her sister, Elaine Pickles, from Kimberley, British
Columbia.
Around town, there’s been plenty going on. The railway crossing has reopened, which means no more detour signs. Some houses have gone up for sale, and with them comes the excitement of new neighbours joining our community.
For a few days last week, there was a yard sale for Alliance local Trudy. I heard it went well and lots of treasures found new homes.
Looking ahead, line dancing begins Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. Holly Bovencamp will be the instructor!
NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY
Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)
Local Jurisdiction: VILLAGE OF ALLIANCE, Province of Alberta
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 22, 2025 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 2, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.
Office(s) Vacancies Councillor3
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 15th day of May, 2025.
Carmen Frank Returning Officer Maggy McIntyre
NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY
Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)
Local Jurisdiction: VILLAGE OF FORESTBURG, Province of Alberta
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 22, 2025, 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, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day (September 22, 2025).
Office(s) Number of Vacancies CouncillorFive (5)
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 2nd day of September, 2025.
Sharon Duncan Returning Officer
There are still a couple of spots left, so if you’d like to join, let me know immediately. And mark your calendars - the WI is planning a familyfriendly New Year’s Eve dance. I’ll share more details as they come.
On Sunday morning, nearly 20 people gathered at church, where Beth Davidson led the first in a five-part series on creation. The congregation is
excited as Oct. 5 will bring a very special infant baptism.
And lastly, a little personal note - this will be the final time you’ll read me calling Jesse my fiancé. From here on, he’ll be my husband. On Sunday afternoon, we said our vows outdoors near the family farmstead, with wide-open skies above us and fields starting to shimmer with the
first hints of Autumn. It was simple, heartfelt, and exactly what we dreamed of - surrounded by love, laughter and happy tears. It’s a day we’ll carry in our hearts forever, a memory stitched into the land and the season itself. I feel so grateful, not only for the chance to begin this new chapter, but to do so right here in Alliance, with Jesse by my side as we build our life together.
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 22, 2025 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, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.
Office(s)Number
Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Battle River School Division 4302 38 Street Camrose
DATED at the City of Camrose in the Province of Alberta, this first day of January, 2025.
Imogene Walsh Returning Officer
NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY
Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)
Local Jurisdiction: VILLAGE OF HEISLER, Province of Alberta
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 22, 2025 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, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.
Office(s) Vacancies
Councillor3
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 17th day of September, 2025.
Nadine Doege (Returning Officer)
NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY
Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)
Local Jurisdiction: TOWN OF DAYSLAND, Province of Alberta
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 22, 2025 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, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.
Office(s) Vacancies
Mayor1
Councillor4
Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Town of Daysland Municipal Office 5130 - 50 Street Daysland, Alberta T0B 1A0
DATED at the Town of Daysland, in the Province of Alberta, this 8th day of July, 2025
Lynne Jenkinson Returning Officer
Sedgewick bowling leagues starting up soon and looking for new bowlers
Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030 Sedgewick
email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com
Sedgewick Lake Park announced the winner for their critter hunt which was hosted earlier this summer. By finding four different camp critters all across the property, you had a chance to win a family season pass to the pool at the campground. The lucky winner was Laura Burden. Congratulations!
The Killam Lions Club
is proud to support the local hospital with the addition of a beautiful new fountain. The project was made possible through community support and the hard work of their members. It’s their way of bringing a little more peace and beauty to patients, staff, and visitors alike. The Lion’s Club loves to make a difference!
Sedgewick Bowling Leagues is gearing up for their next season. From morning to ladies to a mixed evening league they have everything
Village
of
Hughenden NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY
Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)
Local Jurisdiction: THE VILLAGE OF HUGHENDEN Province of Alberta.
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 22, 2025 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, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.
Office(s)
Number of Vacancies Councillor3
Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Village of Hughenden 33 McKenzie Avenue Hughenden, Alberta T0B 2E0
Dated at the Village of Hughenden in the Province of Alberta, this 1st day of January, 2025.
Scott Holsworth, Returning Officer
Village of Amisk NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY
Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)
Local Jurisdiction: THE VILLAGE OF AMISK Province of Alberta.
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 22, 2025 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, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.
Office(s)
Number of Vacancies Councillor3
Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office:
Amisk Village Office 5005 - 50 St., Amisk, AB T0B 0B0
Dated at the Village of Amisk in the Province of Alberta, this 16th day of December, 2024.
Danielle Stankievech, Returning Officer
covered. There’s also a youth group for after school. If you are interested in bowling, contact Verna Erickson. You can join as a team or individual. The season kicks off after Thanksgiving. Get out and bowl the winter blues away. Find the ad in this week’s paper for more info.
The Family Literacy Program called Building Blocks is kicking off their new session after Thanksgiving as well. It’s for parents and caregivers of preschool aged children and free in Flagstaff
County. With three locations: Daysland, Forestburg, and Lougheed, you can join a location near you. Once you go, you will love it! Just give it a try! You’ll learn so much - right alongside your child!
Facilitators Joanne and Janet will also be attending the Flagstaff Children’s Festival in early October. Put on by the Flagstaff Child and Youth Coalition the festival will be hosted in Hardisty and Daysland this year. It’s also a free event and open to all. No registra-
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 September 22, 2025 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, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.
Office(s) Vacancies Councillor5
Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office:
Town of Hardisty Office 4807 - 49 Street
Hardisty, Alberta T0B 1V0
Dated at the Town of Hardisty in the Province of Alberta, this 17th day of June, 2025.
Jackie Fenton, Returning Officer
NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY
Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)
Local Jurisdiction: TOWN OF KILLAM, Province of Alberta.
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 22, 2025 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 2, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.
Office(s) Number of Vacancies Councillor5
Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Town of Killam Office
4923 - 50th Street
Killam, Alberta T0B 2L0
Dated at the Town of Killam in the Province of Alberta, this 25th day of August, 2025.
Kimberly Borgel, Returning Officer
tion required. It’s a great opportunity to see local service providers and see all the things our area has to offer.
The Parents For Fun in Flagstaff are hosting a ‘Share the Warmth’ event. It’s a give and take for children’s winter clothing focusing on ages 0-10. Donations can be dropped off starting this week. The event itself will be in October. Love
the idea!
The Living Room kids group are hosting a Friday Movie event with all funds going to the Terry Fox Foundation.
Local schools are participating in the run on Sept. 19th and are encouraged to fundraise. The kids will be in charge that night and support their cause. The Garfield Movie will be playing. Join the fun!
NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY
Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)
Local Jurisdiction: VILLAGE OF LOUGHEED, Province Of Alberta
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 22, 2025 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following officers will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below within the period beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. Nomination papers will be available at the local jurisdictional offices.
Office(s) Number of Vacancies
Councillor 3
Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Village of Lougheed 5004 50th Street, PO Box 5, Lougheed, Alberta T0B 2V0
Dated at the Village of Lougheed, in the Province of Alberta, this 3th day of September, 2025.
Richard A. Lavoie - Returning Officer
NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY
Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)
Local Jurisdiction: TOWN OF SEDGEWICK, Province of Alberta
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 22, 2025 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the Town of Sedgewick office within the period beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day, September 22, 2025
Office(s) Vacancies CouncillorsFive (5)
Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Town of Sedgewick 4818 - 47 Street Sedgewick, AlbertaT0B 4C0
Dated at the Town of Sedgewick in the Province of Alberta, this 25th day of August, 2025.
Sean Mascaluk, Returning Officer
The Returning Officer will not accept any nomination papers sent by mail, fax or email. Nomination Papers may be picked up at the Town office during regular office hours or are available online at www.sedgewick.ca.
Hardisty Thrift Store back to winter hours
Well hello, folks. I hope you are enjoying the hot summer days as we get to mid September. The mornings are cool and comfortable but by afternoon, boy oh boy, the heat is oppressive. When winter hits and it is -40 we will be dreaming of the lovely heat. Weather is never boring in Alberta.
I see where James Morrison was thanking the guys that assisted him in getting the docks out of Hardisty Lake. That is a sure sign that the summer season is coming to an end.
Thank goodness these strong young men were willing to put their muscles to good use. Were their wives there with refreshments and whistling at their buff bodies as they lifted those heavy docks out of the lake? Bet you boys were rather impressive, right? Tee Hee ...thank you!
Well, our golden retriever is going crazy just now barking at the bloody coyote in the back yard. I snuck outside and turned the porch lights off and waited. Well, holy moly there were three of those wretched buggers, not just one. I shined the lights on them and yelled loudly hoping they would run away but they just saunter off and slither into the tall grass at the edge of our yard and slowly come back.
They are just itching to kill our newest kittens and they are probably smirking at each other wondering when that crazy old farm wife will go back into the house so they can return.
I took Rosie, the dog, in the house because I am fearful three coyotes might injure her. I just don’t trust them.
My friend Marlene is an avid hummingbird lover. She just sent me some interesting facts about humming birds that I thought you might enjoy.
“They can fly 1,200 miles (0.6 km. in a mile) in six days during peak migration, which equals 200 miles per day on wings smaller than your thumb. They make cross-country truckers look like weekend warriors! Amazing little creatures eh? Thanks for these tidbits.
My neighbour, Carol MacRae, is a rancher but also runs a side business called the Tree Corral.
Every fall I quiz her about how to prep your trees/plants in preparation for the fall season. There is a lot of sandy soil around this area so the lack of rain has been very noticeable. Your trees love to get moisture from a hose that just keeps on dripping. A slow drip will keep trees from being flooded and not make them think that spring has come and you are encouraging them to grow.
You can put some “10:30:20” fertilizer in the water just before freezing. The number “30” in the fertilizer ap-
parently stimulates root growth. This time of year the plants are downloading their energy from their leaves into their root systems. If you add water just before freezing their root ball will freeze up like an ice cube and then cold air can not get to the roots and ruin them, especially in the sandier soil.
Come spring the plant root will be ready to grow with the added moisture, bonus. Carol is a fabulous source of information and she is always willing to share her knowledge. Thank you Carol.
The Hays family farm, that had the fabulous sunflower and corn maze, silaged their crops today. We thank them for all the work they did to encourage visitors to come and tour their
acreage and consequently donate generous amounts of money to the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. You are the best!
Our Hardisty Thrift shop is now starting our regular hours again and we will no longer be open on Friday from 6-8 p.m.
That was just for the summer. If you go on the Hardisty Thrift Shop Facebook site, you can read our president’s description of how many folks are involved in running this fabulous little piece of heaven.
We are so grateful to all the workers and our customers and donators.
Thank you to Rustic Stars for all the assistance you give us. You truly are the best.
Keep your eyes posted for the Hardisty Hall
Board Fall courses. It looks pretty exciting. Something for everyone. For all the folks that are interested in the Hardisty Charter School progress let it be known that the application process has been completed and sent in for review and hopeful approval. Keep your fingers crossed, folks, and a little prayer wouldn’t hurt either.
Enjoy your week folks and please call or send me some news... Thanks... Ricci.
Note from the Editor: Last week’s headline for the Hardisty news had a couple of errors, firstly Dr. Ivare’s surname and the idea that the Dr. had left town and was returningboth were wrong, and our heartiest apologies for the miscommuniciation, to our readers and to Ricci!
NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY
LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTION ACT (SECTION 26(1)) LOCAL JURISDICTION,
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 22, 2025 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 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. A deposit of $25.00 in cash, certified cheque, money order or debit or credit card must accompany each nomination paper. Nomination packages are available at the Camrose County Administration Office or on the County Website at www.county.camrose.ab.ca
Location of Local Jurisdiction Office: Camrose County Administration Office 3755-43 Avenue Camrose, Alberta T4V 3S8
Dated at the City of Camrose, in the Province of Alberta, this 4th day September, 2025.
Teresa Gratrix Returning Officer
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Flagstaff County and The River Jacks release a video celebrating rural living in the region
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Flagstaff County recently released a music video, a collaboration with local band The River Jacks, that celebrates the Flagstaff region, and the best of rural living.
Cary Castagna, Communications Coordinator for Flagstaff County, says after attending one of numerous functions where the River Jacks performed, talked to Tom Lichak, a member of the four-piece band, about an idea he had.
“I told him I’d like to see them performing on video in a canola field.”
The two discussed the idea on and off over a few months, even going so far as to toss around the idea of editing the John Denver classic, ‘Country Roads;’ rewriting the words to fit Flagstaff County.
Lichak says he contemplated that, but ultimately tossed the idea, and started to play with writing an original song. He says he didn’t get too far on his own, and brought it to the rest of the band, Myra Marshall, and Chad Szott, with Garret Richaud being away at work. “I tried a few things, but we’d missed the canola in 2024, and I figured that was that.”
But Marshall took the idea home and ended up writing an original song, called ‘This is Home to Me.’
Lichak says, “I thought it was perfect when I heard her opening. We just worked on some adjustments here and there, paring it down to about the threeminute mark.
“We also changed some of the music arrangement so Myra’s vocals would stand out.
“We wanted the message of the vocals to be the focus of the song.”
Lichak built a drum track, and set down a bass track for everyone to work on their own parts.
Over the next couple of weeks, he says Marshall worked on how she wanted to sing it, and Chad Szott, and his wife Megara, added guitar and piano.
“By the second time the three of us got together,” Lichak says, “we had the music that Chad had laid down over the vocals and the rest of the track.”
They sent that version to Castagna, “OK Cary, we decided against the John Denver thing, but Myra wrote this, here it is.” They thought the assignment was to provide music to be used as a background track to a video at that time.
In the meantime, they also sent the track out to award-winning drummer Chad Melchirt to replace the original drum track and also to Garret Richaud, their fourth member, who works up north. He actually recorded his part in Fort McMurray and sent it back to Szott. Lichak says Szott did all the mixing.
“Then Chad and Megara added fills and more to finish it, and Myra came back and re-recorded all of the vocals.”
They sent a final version of the song to Castagna around the end of July. Lichak says, “We knew he wanted to hit the canola blooming.”
Castagna says when he got the music from the band, they said, “Use it however you can,” but his original idea always included having the band featured as part of a video showcasing them and the Flagstaff region.
He loved the song, and the idea, and sat on it a few weeks, working out what to do and how to go about it.
Castagna says, “I approached Ec. Dev member Shaina Dunn, because I knew that the department has amassed a fair bit of video of the region through their work with JCE films; and because I know that Shaina is a talented photographer in her own right.”
He says she agreed to take on the video, and also proposed an iconic Flagstaff County location for a shoot, the Coldstream Barn, and farm, which was designated a Flagstaff historical resource in 2013.
The video was shot in and around Coldstream Farm (owned by the George family) with the canola in full bloom, and also using the iconic barn as a backdrop.
Dunn says, “It truly was such a fun project to work on. Cary deserves a ton of credit for sparking the idea and working with the River Jacks to bring an original song into the mix.
“That really set the stage for something special.”
This was her first-ever music video, and definitely her first time syncing vocals to video. “I was able to lean on my background in wedding videography, but I did have to push myself to learn new editing techniques and experiment to make sure the music and visuals flowed together seamlessly. It was a learning curve, but one I really enjoyed working on.”
Lichak says that Dunn was “incredibly organized,” so much so that the entire video shoot with the band was done in just a few hours.
“It took way longer to find a date that worked for everyone than it did to shoot,” he says. “Shaina had a shot-byshot schedule of what we needed to do, and broke it down to exactly what she wanted from us.”
Dunn says, “When Cary first mentioned the idea, I thought it was such a unique and creative way to showcase Flagstaff County.
“Music has such a powerful way of connecting people and telling a story, and I loved the thought of pairing that with visuals of our communities and landscapes.
“We’ve been fortunate to build a bank of content from throughout the region
over the past few years from different projects our team has worked on. It felt like something fresh and different from our usual promotional projects.”
Castagna says, “No money was ever exchanged. Each party saw the promotional value, and we all worked together.”
He adds, “It’s truly an anthem for rural Alberta.
“It’s a tribute song that celebrates the people of Flagstaff County.”
Lichak agrees, he says, “What a neat thing, this video that showcases Flagstaff County, a place we love and live.
“We all knew the place, we didn’t have to explain to anyone what we wanted.
“All having the same vision is so rare.”
Dunn says that’s what stands out for her, too, “How collaborative it was, between Cary, the River Jacks, JCE Films, and myself.
“Everyone brought their strengths to the table, and the end result really reflects that.”
She says she’s grateful to have had the opportunity to work on the project.
“I’m incredibly proud of this region, and I feel this song captures the heart of what it’s like to live, work, and play here.
“There’s such an authenticity to it –it’s not polished to perfection or trying to be something it’s not, and that’s exactly what makes it so powerful.
“It reflects the down-to-earth, hardworking, and community focused spirit that defines Flagstaff.
“When pairing the video and song together, I wanted it to be more than just visuals of our incredible landscapes and the people, but really bring to life the feeling of belonging, connection, and pride that comes with calling this place home. To me, that’s what makes this project so meaningful!
“It felt like more than just a video, it’s a true love letter to our region and the people who make it so special!”
Castagna says he really thought the collaboration would be great for the county and the band.
This Is Home To Me
Written and composed by Myra Marshall, Tom Lichak, Chad Szott April 2025
Prairie sky, as far as the eye can see Fields of gold, an old dirt road This is home to me
Where your neighbors care
They’re happy to share And you grow up strong and free Yeah this, this is home to me
Small town life, and hard workin’ families
No matter where I go, I always know This is home to me
Where your neighbors care
They’re happy to share
And you grow up strong and free Well, this is home to me
This is home to me
Prairie sky, as far as the eye can see Fields of gold, an old dirt road This is home to me
Where your neighbors care They’re happy to share
And you grow up strong and free yeah! This is home to me This is home to me
Always, this is home to me
“Shaina did a great job editing the video we shot with the band and pulling it all together.”
He says the reaction to the video has been so positive, and massive. “People are proud of being from Flagstaff County.”
He says the video generated 32,000 views within the first few days, both within and outside the region.
“And that was the whole intention, to promote the region for tourism and attract people to Flagstaff County.”
Lichak says he wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but he’s been very pleasantly surprised by the feedback he’s heard, both online and in person.
“The message about being from Flagstaff County; it generates pride in our home.
“It’s been very fulfilling.
“We play a lot of cover tunes at lots of events. This was a chance for us as a band to do something different, to represent, to be uplifting... it was an honour.
“We have a great team on our own, but adding Flagstaff County’s resources produced something we all only could have achieved together.”
Galahad couple to be honoured this fall
Allen and Angela Dietz were both born and raised in the Galahad area.
In fact, the couple live on land that was first owned by Angela’s grandfather and has been in her family nearly 100 years.
Having gone to school in Galahad and Forestburg, and having careers that were focused on the local area, has helped both Allen and Angela develop a strong connection and commitment to their community.
Allen studied Further Education at NAIT to certify him to provide training in the natural gas industry; he worked at the mine prior to joining the South Flagstaff Gas Co-op team and working his way up to managing first the local agency then the Paintearth Gas Co-op.
He also farmed with his uncle and cousin for many years, although these days the land is rented out and his farming all takes place from the kitchen window.”
ln addition to his employment, Allen has had a stellar career in politics. He was elected to Galahad Village Council at the tender age of 18 and was Mayor until 1979, when the move from town to the farm made him ineligible to serve.
He was appointed as the Flagstaff representative on the school board at the age of 21 and remembers that he “learned a lot about negotiating”
when there was a teachers strike in 1978.
Allen also served on the ad hoc committees, providing advice to the FCSS office and board, and worked to establish a youth addiction centre. He has been involved at the provincial level for decades, appointed by then-Premier Don Getty to serve on the AADAC Board. Allen served a total of 17 years with AADAC, supporting governance and policy development, as well as serving 11 years as Chair.
He also went on to assist with technology enhancements through the Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops, and is a current Board member, Governance Chair, and former Chair of Gas Alberta lnc.
Allen is a founding and current Board Member of the FIRST organization in Flagstaff County and has also recently served two years on the Yellowhead East Health Council. Back at home, Allen has also reached 50 years of membership in the local Lions Club and is an active member of the Walter Jahns Singers, as well as the local Ag. Society.
Allen and Angela are in their third year of providing a quarter-section of land for the local Ag Society to rent and farm as a fundraising project for the Galahad Community.
Throughout Allen’s many years of service both locally and provincially,
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Angela was hard at work too, first working in the kitchen of the local hospital then serving as the Galahad postmaster and running an ATB Agency and Insurance Brokerage.
In addition, Angela was active in the local church board, served as CWL President, supported the local playschool, was a Group Leader for the local Agri-Plex Catering Group, and is Treasurer of the Galahad Cemetery Society.
The couple, who have raised three children and now also have five grandchildren, have been delighted to
see their beloved Galahad/Forestburg area benefit from Battle River Community Foundation grants and are looking forward to establishing a locally-focused fund of their own with the proceeds from their Community Builders dinner event on Saturday, October 25.
“For our whole lives, we’ve been big proponents of supporting rural communities,” Allen explains.
“The vision of those guys 30 years ago that started the Foundation is inspiring and we want to help keep it strong, for the sake of all of us.”
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Village of Forestburg
Proposed Bylaw 10:2025 – Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw 10:2012
In accordance with the requirements of Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act S.A. 2000, as amended, the Council of the Village of Forestburg has scheduled a Public Hearing for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Forestburg Council Chambers, 4902 - 50 Street, Forestburg, Alberta regarding the proposed adoption of Bylaw 10:2025 – Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw 10:2012. The proposed change to the Land Use Bylaw is: Amendment of Land Use Bylaw 10:2012
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The following land is reclassi ied from M – Industrial to DC – Direct Control
Remainder Lot 1 Remainder Block 6 N.W. SEC 35 TWP 41 RGE 15 W4M Plan 982 3898 2 of 2
Persons wishing to make representation to Council on this matter are requested to advise the undersigned no later than 12:00 noon on September 16, 2025. Written submissions and those persons who have advised of their wish to speak will be heard irst, and other submissions will follow.
The proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Village of Forestburg administration of ice during regular business hours (8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday) or on our website www.forestburg.ca
For further information please contact:
Dwight Dibben, CAO Village of Forestburg PO Box 210 4902 – 50 Street Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0
Ph: 780-582-3668
Fax: 780-582-2233
Email: cao@forestburg.ca
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Use crop dessicants as directed
Pre-harvest tools like desiccants and harvest aids can be valuable for speeding up dry-down and reducing weather risk. But timing, method, and market acceptance are critical; the wrong choice can cost you grade and marketability.
Most desiccants are contact products meaning they only dry down the green plant tissue they touch.
If sprayed too early, you lock in green, lightweight, or shriveled kernels.
Too late, and there’s little benefit.
In cereals, the right stage is the hard dough phase, when kernels resist a thumbnail and moisture is about 30 per cent or less.
For peas, 75–80 per cent of pods should be brown, with lower pods rattling. In flax, the crop should be about threequarters brown, while in canola, 60–75 per cent of seeds on the main stem should show color change from green to brown, black, or yellow.
Following these benchmarks protects seed quality while still giving the crop a drydown boost.
Glyphosate is often discussed at harvest, but it’s not a true desiccant.
The systemic herbicide moves inside the plant and can carry into
the seed if applied before 30 per cent seed moisture, reducing germination and raising residue concerns.
Many buyers, especially for malt barley, peas, and some wheat classes, reject glyphosate-treated crops.
True desiccants such
as diquat, saflufenacil, glufosinate, flumioxazin, and carfentrazone act on contact only and do not move into the seed.
Buyer standards do vary, and some markets won’t accept crops treated with desiccants at all. Know before you spray!
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Residue concerns go beyond local rules. Export markets follow maximum residue limits (MRLs), which may differ from Canadian standards.
Even if a product is registered, exceeding another country’s limits can result in rejection at port. Spraying at the correct crop stage, using only registered products, and checking with buyers beforehand reduces this risk and helps protect your market access.
Good coverage is one of the biggest factors in successful desiccation. Because these products only work where they touch, high water volumes of at least 20 gal-
lons per acre are recommended.
Skimping on water often leaves green patches that slow down harvest.
Weather also plays a role. Some desiccants work best under bright sunlight when plants are actively photosynthesizing. Cool or cloudy conditions reduce effectiveness, so choosing the right day can make a real difference.
How the product is applied also matters.
High-clearance ground sprayers usually deliver the best coverage, but aerial spraying by plane can be useful when fields are large or too wet for ground equipment. The downside is
increased drift risk and less ability to hit recommended water volumes. Mechanical methods like swathing remain valuable in certain crops, particularly canola, where cutting and windrowing at the right time can even out maturity and reduce shattering losses.
This year in Flagstaff County, crops emerged fairly evenly. That reduces the pressure to rely on desiccants and gives growers the option to let crops dry naturally.
Even so, unpredictable fall weather may still push some toward chemical or mechanical aids to protect yield and avoid delays.
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Golden Prairie 4-H report returns for another club year
Sasha Weiss Club Reporter
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Golden Prairie 4-H Club held their first official meeting to kick off this 4-H year.
The pledge was led by Simone Eshpheter and Thomas Eshpheter. All members that were there answered the roll call: “What did you do over the summer?”
There was no correspondence. Simone, the club’s last year secretary, read the minutes from the last meeting in May.
Noah gave his treasure report talking about our closing balance from last year.
Sasha presented the May club report to The Community Press. There has not been a district meeting for the new year so there was no report.
The District Annual General Meeting is Oct. 15 in Lougheed.
No old business as it was the first meeting. New Business: General Meeting Nights will be every second Wednesday of the month at the Heisler Hall.
Community Spirit Day for the town of Forestburg is on Monday, Oct. 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; volunteers were chosen to represent the club.
Community service options for this
year are Movie Theater in Daysland, the Daysland Christmas Market on Nov. 16, and the Forestburg Christmas Market on Nov. 26.
Workshops - Diary workshop Nov. 12 and Public speaking workshop on Jan. 21. Competitions - Public Speaking Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Daysland Hall.
Achievement on Saturday, June 6.
Fundraising Highway Clean Up is Saturday, May 2, at the Forestburg Train Station.
There was also discussion of a battery drive as well as Tire Recycling.
Committees were tabled till the next meeting because the club needed everyone at the meeting to make them.
Golden Prairie Club is hosting District public speaking for this year. The club will get more information on this next meeting!
Elections were held:Leader - Laura Zwack; President - Thomas Eshpheter; Vice President - Wyatt Vincent; Treasurer - Julia Vincent; Secretary - Simone Eshpheter; Club Reporter - Sasha Weiss; District Rep - Wells Weiss, Sasha Weiss, and Joelle Zwack .
Members talked about the possible projects they will be hosting this year. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. next meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Heisler Rec. Centre.
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Galahad Ag Society working on fundraising field
Thank you to A-1 Custom Applicators for purchasing my steer project. Your continued support of me and our club is greatly appreciated.
David Ruzicka
Iron Creek 4-H Beef Club
Thank you to Hill Top Corral Cleaning for purchasing my steer project. I am very thankful for you contribution towards me and my 4-H project.
Garrett Ruzicka
Thank you to Brad Bunting for purchasing my steer project and supporting our Flagstaff District Show & Sale.
Dayna Ruzicka
Iron Creek 4-H Beef Club
Thank you to Grandma Janice Lindseth and Rose Hill Percherons - Gordie & Shannon Ruzicka - for purchasing my first steer project. I am very grateful for your support.
Darian Ruzicka
Iron Creek 4-H Beef Club
Thank you to Maxwell Simmentals for purchasing my steer project. We appreciate your ongoing support towards the 4-H in our community.
Sara-Jane Ruzicka
Iron Creek 4-H Beef Club Thank you Thank you
Iron Creek 4-H Beef Club
The Galahad Ag Society once again planted a crop this
swathers hard at work in this field.
Notice of Nomination Day
Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)
Local Jurisdiction: FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, Province of Alberta.
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 22, 2025 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, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.
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Number of Vacancies Electoral Division
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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 11th day of June 2025.
Charlene Sutter, (Returning Officer)
Provincial underfunding threatens rural infrastructure, municipalities say
George Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A critical need for infrastructure spending persists in rural Alberta because of decades of provincial government neglect, says the president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
Kara Westerlund, a councillor in central Alberta’s Brazeau County, said the unique needs of the countryside aren’t met in current funding levels and models.
Shortfalls isolate residents, limit development, degrade infrastructure and make the demands of industry difficult to meet, she said.
The UCP and its current government are not solely responsible, she emphasized. “This is an accumulation from governments over the last 20 to 30 years making cuts to infrastructure in rural Alberta, and it's coming to a head,” Westerlund told this reporter.
With the current legislative session resuming Oct. 23, the UCP is signaling
that belt tightening lies ahead. The RMA, meanwhile, is getting set for its fall convention Nov 17-20 at the Edmonton Convention Centre.
Representing 69 municipal jurisdictions that blanket more than 85 per cent of the province’s landmass, the RMA estimates that an infrastructure deficit affecting members has reached $17.25 billion.
Given current funding trends, the deficit will grow to more than $40 billion by 2028, the association predicts.
The figures come from an RMA analysis of provincial and municipal road, bridge and utility infrastructure assets.
The current deficit for roads and bridges alone is about $14 billion, the RMA calculated.
Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen said that provincial and municipal assets face funding pressure and decisions that lie ahead will be difficult.
An influx of new Albertans and a drop in resource revenue are responsible,
Dreeshen said. Alberta’s population is around the five-million mark and the province’s budget deficit is forecast to hit $6.5 billion
in 2025-26.
The province has about 5,400 of its own bridges and over 64,000 kilometres of its own pavement to
look after, he said.
“We could obviously use more money for our provincial assets. And I know that municipalities
could use more money for their assets as well,” said Dreeshen, the member for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake.
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After CUPW, the union representing Canada Post workers, announced Friday that it had made a decision to ban the delivery of Neighbourhood Mail, Canada Post expressed its disappointment, both in finding out via the news conference, and with the union’s latest move.
The CUPW has overturned the ‘no overtime’ strike action in favour of a ban on delivery for unaddressed flyers, or ‘Neighbourhood Mail.’
That action will affect all flyers, post cards, catalogues, and even some community newspapers that distribute unaddressed in specific neighbourhoods rather than by using mailing addresses.
CUPW says that its negotiators “returned to the table on Aug. 20 to present new global offers - offers that meet postal workers’ needs while also ensuring Canada Post could enhance its services to the public and grow its revenues.”
Canada Post says that CUPW “has either maintained or hardened its positions on many items and added new demands, and the gap between the parties remains substantial,” while also saying that may of the proposed items would increase its operational costs.
“CUPW’s proposed approached remains unaffordable, problematic, and complex to manage.”
Canada Post adds, “Both parties need to agree on an approach that addresses the Corporation’s challenges, supports its people, and starts to secure the company for employees and customers. We are ready to make Canada Post an
organization that better meets the needs of all Canadians, while building a financially sustainable future for the company.
At the Industrial Inquiry Commission, Canada Post shared urgent changes needed to help put the organization on a solid path for future success.”
CUPW said Friday that Canada Post has once again abandoned bargaining instead of engaging seriously with its proposals.
The union says the latest strike action is necessary to force Canada Post back to the table.
“We can’t let Canada Post ignore us anymore. Postal workers need new contracts, and they need them now.
“It’s well past time Canada Post respond to our proposals.
“As we head towards another holiday season, the public is counting on stability. Canada Post needs to get back to the bargaining table to ensure stability to the
postal system.”
In response to the CUPW announcement, Canada Post will not accept Neighbourhood mail items at their facilities. The Corporation also says it remains committed to reaching a new collective agreement through the bargaining process.
Community Press sister paper The Lamont Leader is affected by this
change and was forced to make other arrangements in some markets.
“Once again, community newspapers in Canada are caught in the crossfire of this endless Canada Post/CUPW dispute,” said Publisher Eric Anderson.
“Neither side is willing to bend, yet both sides seem hellbent on accelerating the entire corporation past the
point of no return. “Newspaper clients remain among Canada Post’s highest spending and most reliable customers, and it’s never been more clear that our business is not valued; whether it’s by the corporation itself or those tasked with delivering our product - which is not and should never be considered ‘junk mail.’”
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Rambling about Wellness: WWTD?
Rambling about Wellness
by Dr. Henry Orewa - Daysland
This
was a small insect, and the other simply read: WWTD.
The insect, she told me, had its own meaning - but that was a story for another time. It was the inscription that made me curious.
Before I share what, she told me, I want to say this: I am deeply humbled that Elizabeth gave me permission to tell her story. Out of respect for her and the family of the kind man, I have changed all real names.
her right arm. One
When I asked about her tattoo, Elizabeth smiled faintly and asked if I wanted to hear the whole story. Sitting in her walker, she grew quiet for a moment, her eyes filling with tears.
Faith Column: God’s revelation and our response
This week brings us to an end on the series of Psalm 19.
The psalmist pleads for God’s help to live a life that is reflective of the revelation that God has given, “Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression.”
Do you ever feel like you just mess up over and over again?
God shows us that he wants to help us with that. We don’t have to walk this life alone. God is there to help us through it, and pick us up when we fail. I personally have had to rely on God to pick me up many times.
The psalmist then says, “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Our words can reveal God to people. I will tell you that I fear that I have turned people off of God’s revelation at times because of the things I have said. Sometimes these things are viciously said behind someone’s back.
The words of my mouth should please God. The psalmist goes further, not just words but thoughts.
We can hide so much in our mind, so much bitterness, so much anger, so much sin.
Those things need to be spoken to the Lord. The sinful thoughts need to be repented for. May we be people who’s words and thoughts are glorifying and properly reflect God’s revelation to us.
Kirby Schmidt-Teigen Pastor - Daysland Alliance Church
Finally, she whispered, “WWTD means What Would Trevor Do.”
Perplexed, I asked, “Was Trevor your late husband?”
She shook her head.
“Your son?” I asked gently.
Elizabeth’s face softened into a tender smile. “No,” she said. “Just a kind man I once knew.”
And then came the story.
In a small town not far from Daysland, there lived a man named Trevor Peters. He was a big, broadshouldered fellow - known throughout the town not for his size, but for his heart. He made it his mission to look out for everyone. Every day, he stopped by his neighbors’ homes just to say hello, lend a hand, or brighten someone’s day with a laugh.
Elizabeth told me that after her husband passed away, the days often felt unbearably long and lonely. But she found herself waiting by the window each morning, hoping to catch sight of Trevor. His visits, though they might have seemed ordinary to the rest of the world, meant everything to her. His kindness was like sunlight breaking through clouds.
And then, one morning, he didn’t come.
Elizabeth waited and waited. Hours
passed. She asked her neighbor if they had seen him, but no one had. By the next day, her worry grew heavy. She sat at her door from dawn until noon, hoping he would appear. He never did.
Finally, word spread: Trevor had not woken up that morning. Just like that, he was gone.
Elizabeth’s world collapsed. She felt sick, hot, cold, numb, and heartbroken all at once. She prayed, she wept, she searched for answers - was he sick? Was it sudden? Why him? No one ever knew.
What she did know was this: his kindness had left a permanent mark on her life. And so, in remembrance of him, she had WWTD inked onto her arm.
“Every time I face a challenge,” Elizabeth told me, “Or whenever I have a chance to help someone, I ask myself: What would Trevor do?” By this point, tears were streaming down her face - and mine.
Reflection
The question lingered long after our conversation ended: Can you say that you would be remembered like Trevor? That someone, somewhere, would shape their life around your kindness?
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With deep sorrow we announce the death of Helene Page, who passed away peacefully in Airdrie on August 12, 2025 at the age of 85.
Her ashes will be scattered at Forestburg Cemetery at noon on October 4, 2025 in a small ceremony attended by family. All are welcome to attend.
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But saddling future generations with large provincial debt and high taxes is not the way to go. “The demand is always greater than the dollars that we have available,” the minister said.
Deciding infrastructure spending is “always a tough conversation to have around the Treasury Board table,” he added.
Major infrastructure bucks for municipalities arrive in several envelopes, including a threeyear capital plan under Dreeshen’s ministry worth $8.5 billion in the last budget. The budget line was up nearly four per cent from 2024, and about $4 billion of it earmarks projects that, by the government’s reckoning, benefit rural communities.
The Local Government Fiscal Framework, meanwhile, increased its allocation to RMA members by about $20 million to $170.5 million in 2025-26, the RMA calculated. But there’s still been a reduction of more than 27 per cent in average annual funding between 2013 and 2023 through a program the LGFF replaced.
Accounting for inflation, the funding drop is closer to 40 per cent, the RMA contends, which leaves municipalities struggling to accommodate population growth and economic development. Also, the LGFF formula tilts towards urban capital and operational needs, the RMA says.
Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams said that for now the local framework will stay in its current form. Although he said he appreciates the RMA’s concerns, he noted that revenue is tight and municipalities received a bump in the last budget.
“I'm open to conversations, but I’m not interested in upending the formula every time we go through an election cycle,” he said.
Municipalities have asked to share the largesse of strong economic times, said Williams, the member for Peace River. “That means they also have to share when the formula reflects lower provincial revenue.”
A third provincial funding program is the Strate-
gic Transportation and Infrastructure Program, or STIP, which an RMA position statement says also comes in with funding below historic levels.
STIP, which cost shares projects with rural and small urban municipalities, is forecast to provide RMA members $33 million in 2025-2026 and $35 million in 2026-2027, says the position statement. It puts money towards resource roads, bridges and culverts on municipal roads, community airports and special transportation initiatives like roads for parks.
“Given the growing infrastructure deficit, Alberta’s recent economic growth, and the role of rural roads and bridges in supporting resource industries, current STIP funding is wholly inadequate and must be increased to ensure municipalities can continue to care for the majority of Alberta’s infrastructure, without increasing the financial burden on rural areas,” the statement says.
Dreeshen pointed to $118 million in grants to municipalities for water and wastewater projects in the 2025-26 budget, some of which reflect the extra demands of the resource industry.
Some projects would take a decade or more to get off the ground without
provincial support, he said. And the partnerships also connect smaller municipalities to provincial experience and expertise.
Dreeshen said the contribution of rural Alberta to the economy is not unnoticed. Through all funding programs, the goal is to be “strategic partners” with municipalities by hitting projects with the most need and impact.
Westerlund said funding shortfalls force some municipalities to close bridges and reduce road maintenance. Other services also suffer and property taxation is forced up.
Despite the programs Dreeshen mentioned, water and wastewater projects are particularly challenging.
A wastewater treatment plant could easily cost a rural municipality $60 million. “You just can’t come up with that money overnight,” she said.
Demands of industry on rural Alberta are easily overlooked, Westerlund said.
“People need to realize that the oil and gas industry doesn't come from downtown Edmonton or Calgary or Red Deer or Grande Prairie. It comes from the rural landscape,” she said.
Rural Alberta is also “feeding the world” and “you don’t see logging in the city."
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New dates for mobile mammography visit
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Primary Care Alberta recently announced that the Mobile Mammography unit would visit Hardisty this coming October, from the 6th to the 8th.
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Killam does not appear on this fall’s list of locations, as it has in the past, so if locals want to take advantage of having the testing unit in Flagstaff County, Hardisty is the closest location for most residents.
Unfortunately, those are not the correct dates, the actual dates the unit is coming to Hardisty are Thursday, Oct. 2, to Saturday, Oct. 4.
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Assault on Camrose officer
On August 31 at approximately 9 p.m., Camrose Police responded to the area of 48A Avenue and 54 Street for a report of a male that was causing a disturbance and accosting users of the Mirror Lake pathway. Upon arrival, police identified the male responsible and determined that he was also breaching his bail conditions. The male subsequently fled on foot and during the course of being pursued turned and assaulted the police officer, resulting in significant injuries to the police officer’s face and head area.
The male, who was in the company of another male and a female, fled the area. Other responding officers attended the scene to assist the injured officer and search for the suspects. The injured officer was transported to hospital where he was admitted, treated for his injuries and released.
On the morning of September 1, police located and arrested one of the males, who was later released without charges as he was determined to have no criminal involvement in the matter.
At 3:20 p.m., police located the male suspect, responsible for the assault on the officer, in the area of 58 Street and 51 Avenue. The suspect once again fled on
foot. While in pursuit of the suspect, the suspect brandished a knife at officers threatening to stab them and ran towards one of the police units attempting to gain access to it. A taser was deployed and the suspect was taken into custody without injury or further incident.
The male suspect (Sebastian Brady Schmidt) was transported to police cells where he was brought before a Justice of the Peace. At his first court appearance on September 3, at the Camrose Court House, the suspect was remanded. His next court date is September 10 for plea.
Sebastian Brady Schmidt, 29, from Camrose, has been charged with:
• Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer
• Assault Police Officer with a Weapon
• Uttering Threats
• Obstruction
• Possession of a Dangerous Weapon
• Fail to Comply with a Court Order
The Camrose Police Service want to sincerely thank the bystanders and medical responders on scene for all of their assistance and support, and to the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for their care of our member.
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Killam Jr. B Wheat Kings start pre-season in Vermilion for first-annual
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Killam Jr. B Wheat Kings held their training camp at the beginning of this month, with the final session going Wednesday, Sept. 10, before they headed to Vermilion to take part in the league’s first annual showcase.
The newly minted Wheat Kings team headed up to Vermilion Saturday to take on the Cold Lake Ice, and came away with a 7-3 win. Then on Sunday, they faced the St. Paul Jr. Canadiens, where they lost.
The NorthEastern Alberta Jr. B Hockey League (NEAJBHL) has seven teams this season: The Wainwright Bisons, Cold Lake Ice, Killam Wheat Kings, Lloydminster Bandits, St. Paul Jr. Canadiens, Vermilion Tigers, and Vegreville Rangers. The Onion Lake Border Chiefs are not participating in the
league this season.
NEAJBHL Showcase
The regular season starts this weekend, Sept. 20, and will see the Wheat Kings head to St. Paul for another game against the Canadiens.
The Wheat Kings will host their Home Opener on Saturday, Sept. 27, where they will welcome the Cold Lake Ice for a rematch from this weekend’s win.
This year’s coaching team is Nick Mantai, Carson Welke, and retired player Blake Sitler, with Brody McDowell returning as the trainer, and Murray Gaume returning as GM.
This year’s team features some new and returning players from Killam, Sedgewick, Alliance, Lougheed, Daysland, and Viking.
Make sure to head to the Killam Memorial Arena on Saturday, Sept. 27 to cheer on the start of the new season.
Behind the bench for the Wheat Kings this season is Head Coach Nick Mantai, Assistant coaches Carson Welke and Blake Sitler, who retired from the team’s active roster last season. The Wheat Kings were in Vermilion this weekend to play in the first-annual NEAJBHL Showcase.
The Wheat Kings won against the Cold Lake Ice on Saturday in Vermilion, then lost a game to the St. Paul Jr. Canadiens on the Sunday. The season opens this coming weekend with Killam travelling to St. Paul for a rematch. Then on Saturday, Sept. 27, the Wheat Kings host their home opener against the Cold Lake Ice.