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K9 Choice expansion to provide more local jobs

Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

K9 Choice Foods in Tofield has partnered with new owners, Actual Pet Foods, and have broken ground for their 8,705 square foot expansion.

“It's a great opportunity for everybody. We are breaking ground on our new building and right now we're demolishing all the old buildings,” General Manager Deb Reay said.

Chief Operating Officer Trevor Wojick said they have roughly an eight-month project to expand the facility by the 8700 SQFT.

“It’s about a $2.7 million investment with the renovations on the old building, to completely revamp the building,” Mark Montpetit, founder of K9

Choice Foods said.

“The goal is to be SQF (Safe Quality Food) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certified for food and safety. We're looking to build a state-of-the-art pet food manufacturing facility. We have some examples to follow; part of our new group is Iron Will in Ontario, and in their facility you can pretty much eat off of the floor. It is absolutely amazing and we're going to be modeling after that.”

Part of the expansion includes a 3,000 SQFT, 20-foot-high freezer, which Montpetit said is about 10 times the amount of space they currently have. With more space to store products, Reay said that they will be able to run more shifts, which will provide more jobs for Tofield.

“Ninety per cent of the people that work here are local to Tofield,” Reay said.

“Depending upon the time of year, we have between 30 and 40 employees but we're looking to drastically expand that as well,” Montpetit said.

“I would guess that in the near future we'll expand that number between 50 and 60. Within the next two years, it could be double what we're doing right now, in that 70 to 80 range, because we could run two, maybe three shifts. Once we have the freezer space, we'll be able to run 24 hours a day.”

Montpetit said that most of their sales are in western Canada right now, but the east is largely an untapped market at this point.

“The brand is already national, but

about 85 per cent of our sales is in western Canada. Eastern Canada is actually the largest market in Canada, and we haven't capitalized on that yet. We have a lot of growth here available to us in Canada. We've partnered with an exceptional team of other manufacturers, and we've got a big focus on food safety and marketing and making a better consumer experience, and that all starts with having the proper facility,” he said. Montpetit said the expansion has been on their radar for over two years and they spent a lot of time deciding when and where they would like to expand.

“There's been a lot of options that have been explored for a while now. We've been going down this road for about two years but we like the town; Continued on Page 7

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Sign studio featured at Tofield Chamber meeting

Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The Tofield and District Chamber of Commerce held their first meeting of the new season on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Beaverhill Lake Nature Centre in Tofield, and Crystal Humber of Twisted Edge Sign Studio was this month’s business spotlight.

“We can do logo design, branding from the ground up, printing includes postcards, business cards, NCR (No Carbon Required) forms, print wear, engravings, and more. We twist the edge of possibility. If you have an

idea, just bring it to us and we'll help you figure it out,” Humber said.

Humber began doing graphic design as a teenager in junior high, and said she has been interested in it ever since.

“I went to Grant MacEwan to do my graphic design diploma, then I started working for other sign shops. Eventually I started my own shop in a small apartment in Edmonton. My husband and I then moved to Tofield in 2010, and we were working out of the basement in my parents house before we bought our own place in Tofield

in 2015, and we've been working out of there ever since,” she said.

In 2017 the shop was moved to Nisku, because Humber knew people there and she said it's the oil field heart with lots of oppor-

tunities.

“However, I still live here, and I still want to contribute to the community and be part of it,” Humber said.

As the business grew, Humber began buying

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KARI JANZEN PHOTO

Crystal Humber, right, of Twisted Edge Sign Studio was the Tofield Chamber's business spotlight at their monthly meeting on Sept. 10 at the Beaverhill Lake Nature Centre, seated beside Chamber Treasurer Serena Statler of Dorey & Company.

Tofield FCSS coordinates suicide prevention walk

Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Tofield Beaver County West Family and Community Supports Services hosted a Walk of Remembrance on Suicide Prevention Day last week, Wednesday, Sept. 10. About eight people participated to remember those who have been lost to suicide and to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

“On World Suicide Prevention Day, we stand together to remember those we have lost, support those

who are struggling, and reaffirm our commitment to building a province where every Albertan knows they are not alone,” a statement issued by Rick Wilson, Minister of Mental Health and Addiction said.

“To anyone who is struggling – please know that help is available, and recovery is possible. A call to Counselling Alberta could provide the support needed for yourself or a loved one who is struggling,” he said.

Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family

Services said that the provincial government’s Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program is supporting targeted, communitybased initiative for youth with an increased risk of suicide.

“These grants are helping community organizations adapt services to meet the needs of youth in our province, expanding access to early intervention supports, and building on Alberta’s broader approach to improving the mental health and well-being of

children and youth,” Turton said.

“Help is just a call or text away. You can call or text 988 to speak with a highly trained responder though Alberta-based partners Distress Centre Calgary and Canadian Mental

Health Association Edmonton, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also call or text 211 or call Kids Help Phone at 1800-668-6868 for 24 hours a day, seven days a week support, information and referrals to services. The

Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada, providing online support and phone counselling available in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut at 1855-242-3310,” the release from the government said.

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Tofield FCSS hosted a Walk of Remembrance on Suicide Prevention Day last week, Wednesday, Sept. 10. About eight people participated to remember those who have been lost to suicide and to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

Clean Harbors holds annual open house

Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The Clean Harbors Ryley facility held their annual open house and provided bus tours on Wednesday, Sept. 10. This year the open house was held in the Ryley Community Centre where experts on Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) were available to discuss the facility’s intention to include accepting NORM in their next application for permit renewal with Alberta Environment.

“We're going to put this in our application to satisfy customer and busi-

ness needs,” facility manager Stan Yuha said. “There's a small market for it, and right now there's not a lot of options. SECURE in Drayton Valley is the only landfill in Alberta that accepts NORM. We’re adding it to our application to provide industrial businesses with another option.”

When asked if he heard repeat questions or concerns from Ryley residents throughout the evening, Michael Parker, Vice President of Canadian Environmental Compliance at Clean Harbors, said that the evening had been pretty

low key.

“There's not been many people that are too concerned about it, especially after we start explaining to what level it is, the process that we're going to do to manage it, and the fact that it is naturally occurring,” he said.

“According to Health Canada, the risk is virtually zero,” Parker told the Village of Ryley Council at their Committee of the Whole meeting in early August. “There are three different levels of NORM based upon an annual dosage. If an individual receives an annual dosage of 0.3 millisievert

per year, then as far as Health Canada is concerned, there are no (health risks),” he said. Director of Environmental Compliance Erica Carabott described the difference between NORM and Technologically Enhanced NORM.

“TENORM has been technologically enhanced through some kind of manufacturing process. Soil would be NORM, but if you’re extracting metal, then the concentrated soil will become technologically enhanced, but the level

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her own equipment, including a wide-format printer.

“It prints up to 60 inches wide, which is what we do most of our vehicle wraps with and large signs. We do large signs for companies like United Rentals and fleet services for Strathcona County, on their emergency vehicles. We also do coroplasts, banners, realty signs, etcetera.

“I also purchased an engraver because the oil field needed that for all of their equipment, tags and it just continued to go from there. I purchased a DTF (Direct to Film) printer, which prints the graphics that go on clothing. That really took off, so then I bought two embroideries. The last printer that I purchased, which was last year, was a big printer to print brochures and booklets.

And it’s an all in one; it prints, folds, trims, everything. It takes up a whole room itself; it's about 20 feet by four feet wide,” Humber said.

Humber said she has six employees at the shop and her company is still growing. Sandy Brolly, the Tofield Ryley and Area food bank representative at the meeting, asked Humber if she would create a design for someone who just wants one t-shirt.

“Yes, we do, we just have a minimum of $20, just to go through the system, because well, everything costs money,” she said.

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JOHN’S RANT OPINION

When Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke at the Alberta Industrial Heartland Annual Conference held at Edmonton’s Shaw Convention Centre Sept. 11, one area she spoke about was youth unemployment.

She spoke in a panel session with Alberta Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow and AIHA executive director Mark Plamondon.

She began her comments by stating she wasn’t disappointed in the announcement of the primary favoured construction projects identified that day by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

“This government is very pro-development and I look at some of the projects in the Heartland. It is just a massive development in the area and it just shows that both the private sector and the Provincial government can work well together.”

She mentioned some of the government programs that would help gas and energy projects move ahead.

Schow also spoke about employment in the region.

“We have brought help for jobs and skills training and further announcements would be

made shortly in this area."

Schow said if the Heartland was going to have the projects it had planned, it then needed to have the workforce to staff them.

“Jobs’ skills training is a large program for us,” he said. “We’re doing a tremendous job with our post secondaries and they are doing a tremendous job to ensure students are prepared to enter the workforce.”

He acknowledged there is a wide gap between the knowledge students are getting right now and the knowledge they will need moving forward, because technology is changing so rapidly.

“We’re staying on top of it, however, and we’re able to train Canadians where possible and fill the gaps with foreign workers when necessary.”

He said the province needed more control over its immigration system so they could bring in workers with the types of skills needed right now.

“Who knows better what the Alberta workforce needs than those Albertans doing the hiring.” Schow stated.

“We have a very serious youth unemploy-

ment crisis,” said Smith and she added it had gotten worse over the years. She said it had been at 14 per cent when her government won election and it now stood at 17 per cent.

“For young males in the 17 to 25 age bracket … you have to look at that and say what if they don’t get that first job at a McDonald’s or other entry level position.”

He then might not get a second job or a third job and then what happens.

“We have to make sure our young people have opportunities,” Smith said.

“We need the business sector to give these kids a

Province moves to alleviate youth unemployment

chance,” stated Smith. Give them their first jobs.

“ She said she knew the youth came with special demands now such as wanting weekends off to go camping or other activities, but they had been given a chance.

“As government we’re doing our part with supports... we need business to do your part.”

Shortly after the session ended the government announced the Alberta Youth Employment Incentive.

Under it, $8 million will be earmarked to help youth aged 15 to 24 find meaningful work and build skills for the future.

Through the initiative employers will receive direct funding to offset the costs of hiring, training, and employing youth with $4,000 available for hiring one to two workers for a combined minimum of 400 hours or $7,500 for hiring three to five young workers for a combined minimum of 750 hours.

The program is expected to support around 1,000 businesses and create opportunities for 2,500 young people.

The incentive will be administered by CAREERS: The Next Generation Foundation, a trusted not-for-profit connecting youth with em-

ployment since 1997. Eligible employers include Alberta-based for-profit businesses, non-profits, and First Nations or Métis Settlements.

Hopefully local chambers of commerce will also work with Careers The Next Generation Foundation to further promote the programs in their communities.

In addition, the province is rolling out a new digital badge for workers who complete 200 hours and pass a skills assessment, giving employers a way to identify candidates with verified on-the-job training.

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RCMP Report

From Aug. 31 to Sept. 13, Tofield RCMP received 82 calls for service.

Nineteen complaints were related to traffic offences or driving complaints, nine vehicle collisions with four related to animals, two violation tickets, and one warning was issued.

Forty files were related to wellbeing checks, suspicious persons complaints, mental health calls, or assistance to the general public in some

way. On Sept. 4 a complaint of theft of fuel was reported from vehicles parked on 50 St. and 50 Ave. in Ryley. No suspects were identified.

On Sept. 6 a report of a suspicious person in the backyard was made from 52 Ave. and 52 St. in Ryley. No one was located. Owner’s dog chased the person away. Nothing was damaged or stolen.

On Sept. 8 a witness

we like the people. We've created a really strong team here at K9. We looked at other facilities available to us and in and around Tofield, but at the end of the day, all the numbers pointed to building where we are is our best bet,” Montpetit said.

“Mark and his father,” Wojick said, “over the past 25 years, have built a fine business, and it's got a fantastic following in western Canada, specifically in Alberta. Expanding that beyond, targeting eastern Canada, and getting more products sold nationally, is a big focus. We're a proud member of the Tofield community, so investing over $2.5 million, building the 8700 square feet, and creating jobs is a big focus,” he said.

K9 Choice has also employed many local youths through their student program.

“We've had some great kids that have been through the student program, 14-15 years old, that we’ve worked well with,” Montpetit said.

observed someone inside his neighbour’s unlocked car. This occurred at 49 St. and 53 Ave. in Ryley. House lights were turned on, which scared the person away. No one located, nothing stolen. Several other complaints of someone attempting to enter a vehicle parked on 49 St. and 52 to 55 Ave. in Ryley were reported. Video surveillance was obtained.

On Sept. 13 another complaint of theft from

Tofield RCMP respond to 82 calls for service

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LOCAL JURISDICTION, CAMROSE COUNTY, 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 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

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Dated at the City of Camrose, in the Province of Alberta, this 4th day September, 2025.

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After reviewing two letters of complaint concerning odours from Claystone Waste’s landfill operations, the latest Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) referred the issue to Beaver County Council.

Council will consider its response to the two letters of complaint at the Sept. 17 meeting to be held on Wednesday this week.

In her report to council, General Manager of Community and Protective Services Deborah Juch recommended that council consider directing administration to prepare a fact sheet outlining the dual approval processes for Claystone Waste Ltd. development.

This fact sheet would be specifically about the municipal and provincial development application processes, and the contact information for concerned citizens to direct complaints about Claystone’s odours and other emissions to the Province.

The issue was raised at the Sept. 3 GPC meeting.

“The committee reviewed two letters of concern from Ryley area residents regarding the odours emanating from

the Claystone Waste Ltd. compost facility,” stated Juch.

She explained that a development permit allowing for Claystone’s compost facility was issued by the county three years ago in 2022.

This included a review of Claystone’s existing related Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA) permit.

An expansion of this composting facility was approved in 2024 and 2025 for these two permits.

“The county approval was contingent on, and aligned fully with, the AEPA approval which itself contains as a condition an approved odour management plan and ongoing compliance,” stated Juch.

Juch also discussed which level of government is responsible for ensuring rules are kept in terms of enforcement.

“AEPA has jurisdiction over the monitoring and enforcement of odour and other emissions from landfills,” she said.

The county also has a Community Standards Bylaw “that regulates odour as one of many nuisances that the county can enforce against to reduce impact on neighbours,” Juch said that,

“in the case of a landfill, provincial jurisdiction supersedes any authority that the county has.

“The province is wholly responsible to ensure Claystone complies with its approved odour management plan,” concluded Juch.

GPC has had recommended residents be provided a fact sheet outlining the authority boundaries between the two jurisdictions, the approval processes and that “the province oversees compliance,” she said, suggesting that “external resources” prepare the fact sheet on behalf of the county.

However, county residents have traditionally turned to the county regarding such complaints.

There was a letter to the county from county residents William and Christa Winsnes and another letter from a Village of Ryley resident, Willis Reist.

The Winsnes’ state in their letter:

“The compost facility has been the source of persistent odours, often described as ‘rotten’ or ‘sewage-like,’ which have plagued the community for years.

Recent incidents highlight the severity of the problem: in August 2024, Claystone Waste acknowledged a tech-

Council hears from residents about odour complaints

nical malfunction in the aeration system that caused caused increased odours leading to widespread complaints from residents in Ryley and Beaver County.”

Another complaint this July concerned strong odours that were the result of moving material in the landfill which a certain wind direction caused to affect the village. The Winses’ added that these “were not isolated events.”

In his letter, Reist stated his opposition to the expansion project at the Claystone landfill.

“As it is, when the wind blows in the wrong direction, which it has quite regularly lately, the smell from the compost is so file (sic) and putrid that one has to retreat indoors or leave town… There is no getting used to this smell.”

Reist also referred to upcoming municipal elections and how this might affect the voting by residents, who he says have had their complaints ignored by members of council.

A new county council will be elected either by acclamation or through municipal elections Oct. 20.

“There is no guarantee that the new council will grant new operational permits,” said Reist in his letter.

New business tax incentive bylaw to replace policy

Patricia Harcourt

The county has been working on a new bylaw that will provide a tax incentive for non-residential categories in business or development.

A new bylaw has been proposed (Bylaw 25-1178, the Non-Residential Tax Incentive) with first reading recommended to be passed at this week’s county council meeting.

Margaret Jones, Manager of Legislative Services, introduced the new bylaw and explained that such incentives must now be inscribed in a bylaw rather than a policy.

A Business Incentive Grant Policy had been passed by Beaver County in 2017.

This policy provides a grant for new or expanded commercial or industrial development over a three-year period in amounts that are the equivalent of a reduction in taxes.

Year 1 equals a 75 per cent reduction in taxes; Year 2 equals a 50 per cent reduction; Year 3 equals a 25 per cent reduction.

However, “Subsequent to approval of this policy, the Municipal Government Act was amended to require that tax incentives in the form of tax deferrals or exemptions be authorized by bylaw,” she said.

The proposed bylaw includes all the policy guidelines, with some amendments included in it as well.

One amendment is that an application fee would be charged in the proposed bylaw, with the amounts put into an amended Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw.

“If no fee is specified in the bylaw, the provision for the application fee can still remain in the Non-Residential Tax Incentive Bylaw in the event a future council decides otherwise,” states Jones.

Another addition is that if a development or re-vitalization project has already commenced, the project will be ineligible for the tax incentive.

“This will encourage the developer to obtain all necessary permits, complete the work in a timely manner, and will also mitigate a risk to the develop-

er that the bylaw is revoked before the development can be completed,” Jones added.

Under the policy, the assessor has been processing applications and this process will continue into the new bylaw.

This includes either the chief administrative officer or a delegate, with council hearing any appeals on decisions.

Plus, council can be the decision maker on applications should it choose to do so. This would require an amendment to the proposed bylaw.

Since the policy was put in place in 2017, seven properties have received the grant for a value of $1,014,148, said Jones.

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BeaverCountyconstructioncrewsarecompletingshoulderpullsonthe followingroadsthisseason.

RgeRd200fromHWY14toTwpRd500 TwpRd492fromHWY834toRgeRd192 RgeRd173,430meterssouthofTwpRd500toTwpRd492 TwpRd500fromHWY854toRgeRd171 TwpRd484fromHWY855toRgeRd164 TwpRd502fromHWY854toRgeRd171

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Overthesummer,Countyconstructioncrewshavebeenworkingto upgradethefollowingroads: BeaverCreekEstatesNorth50514RGERD202 RGERD200fromSecondaryHWY630toHoopersDriveand CampgroundEntrance TWPRD492Approximately1.72kmseastofRGERD170

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TWPRD490betweenHighway870&RGERD120

Theselocationswillsoonbegintoreceivethesecondlayerofchipsealand theremaybedelaysasworkcrews'directtraffictoworksafely.Therewill bemanylooserocksafterthesecondchipseallayerisappliedandspeed limitswillcontinuetobereducedontheseroadsuntilthefinalsweepis complete.BeaverCounty'sgoalistoprovideahealthy,injuryfreework environmentforallemployees,contractors,visitors,andgeneralpublic. Therearepotentialhazardstothepublicandvehiclesduringthe constructionprocess.Thiscanincludeheavymachinery,dustormud,road materialsuchasgravel,asphaltcoatingsandrockchips.Weapologizefor theinconveniencethatroadmaintenanceandupgradingcauses,butthe sameroadsthatreceivethemosttrafficalsoneedthemostmaintenance. Thankyouforyourpatienceandunderstandingduringconstruction.If youhaveanyquestions,pleasecalltheBeaverCountyServiceCentreat 780-663-3730.

Thesoilstabilizingfortheroadbasewithsoilcementisnowcomplete.We willsoonbestartingthefirstlayerofchipsealandtheremaybedelaysas workcrewsdirecttrafficinordertoworksafely.Therewillbemanyloose rocksafterthechipseallayerisappliedandspeedlimitswillbereducedon theseroadsonceopeneduntiltheprojectiscomplete. Duringthis constructionphase,portionsoftheroadmaybeclosedtoallowcrews toworksafelypleaseuseanotherroute,detourswillbepostedorbe cautiouswhenyouneedtodrivethroughconstructionzones(local trafficonly). BeaverCounty'sgoalistoprovideahealthy,injuryfreework environmentforallemployees,contractors,visitorsandgeneralpublic. Alreadythisyearwehavehadpeopleexceedingthepostedspeedlimit throughourconstructionzones,endangeringstaff,contractorsandthe public.Therearepotentialhazardstothepublicandvehiclesduringthe constructionprocess.Thiscanincludeheavymachinery,dustormud,road materialsuchasgravel,asphaltcoatingsandrockchips.Weapologizefor theinconveniencethatroadmaintenanceandupgradingcauses,butthe sameroadsthatreceivethemosttrafficalsoneedthemostmaintenance. Thank-youforyourpatienceandunderstandingduringconstruction.If youhaveanyquestions,pleasecalltheBeaverCountyServiceCentreat 780-663-3730.

ROADSURFACINGUPDATE:

BeaverCountyispleasedtoannouncethatthehardsurfacingprojectsat thefollowinglocation(s)havebeencompleted: RgeRd202betweenTwp502and504

Thisupgradewillprovidesmoothertravelandextendthelong-term durabilityoftheroadwayforallusers.

Toensuretheroadremainsinexcellentcondition,weaskthepublicto pleasefollowtheguidelinesbelow:

Roadbanswillremaininplaceforapproximatelyoneyear. Noloadingorunloadingontheroadway.

Avoiddrivingheavyandtrackedequipmentontheroad,pleaseuse alternateroutesorhaulroads.

ReportanydamageorunsafeconditionstotheBeaverCountyService Center.

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County considers a zero per cent mill rate increase on interim 2026 budget

Council wants interim budget passed before election

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Beaver County will consider a 0 per cent mill rate increase on an interim 2026 budget it wants to pass before next month’s election.

Beaver County decided to conduct its interim operating and capital budget deliberations for 2026 prior to the municipal election being held in October.

These budget meetings are usually conducted in the latter part of November and early December to be passed in time for the end of the year. The Municipal Government Act states that interim budgets for the upcoming year must be finalized and passed by the end of the previous December.

However, council agreed with administration’s suggestion to hold the budget meetings prior to the Oct. 20 elections. The reasoning behind it was that the new council would be in transition at that time and wrestling with a possibly unfamiliar financial scenario that might prove difficult for new councillors unfamiliar with the process.

So budget meetings were held instead in late August and into September. County Council will be considering the interim budget for operations and capital spending at this week’s regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17.

This will be the secondlast meeting of the current four-year term for this slate of councillors.

The final regular meeting of council will take place Oct. 8 just prior to the elections on Oct. 20.

An organizational meeting will take place following those elections to swear in the new council and deal with the appointments to commit-

tees and boards.

At this week’s meeting, the documents for this interim budget will be introduced by Ryan Arndt, General Manager of Corporate Services.

The budget meetings were held Aug. 25-27 where council reviewed a draft budget presented by Arndt.

This draft budget was then debated on Sept. 10.

“The 2026 Interim Operating Budget and the 2026 Capital Budget… include the changes (if any) from that meeting,” stated Arndt in his Sept. 17 report to county council.

“It is a requirement of the Municipal Government Act that an interim budget be approved by Dec. 31, 2025,” he states. “Therefore administration recommends that council approve the interim 2026 Operating Budget and 2026 Capital Budget.

“During an interim budget process, data including updated assessment information will be collated and analyzed again to create a recommendation for final operating budget approval in April 2026.”

The salary grid for nonunion staff is not disclosed, said Arndt, due to the Access to Information Act Section 20(1).

Council will be considering adopting a 2026 Interim Operating Budget with total expenditures of $22,697,258, and a tax levy of $15,331,949 needed to be raised.

Also under consideration is a 2026 Capital Budget with total spending of $11,884,561. A tax levy of $1,940,900 would be needed to make up the gap between that amount and what is raised through other sources.

He requested “that council consider approving the 2026 non-union

salary grid as presented by administration in Closed Session.”

The county must get its revenue sources in two ways. At the moment the municipal property taxes are the greatest source of income at 50.2 per cent, with other revenue sources coming in at 49.8 per cent of revenues.

“Generating revenue is an ongoing challenge for municipalities, and Beaver County is no exception,” states the draft budget report.

“The county is committed to balancing community needs with the resources available, working to get the most value out of every dollar spent.”

Apart from property taxes, revenue comes from a variety of sources including 29.2 per cent transfers from reserves, 8.3 per cent government grants, 4.5 per cent from Claystone Waste dividends, 3.6 per cent from user fees and sales of goods, 2.4 per cent from interest income, 7 per cent from other sources like sale of county land and one-time income, and 1 per cent from industry partner grants.

As for property taxes, the county is considering passing a budget with a 0 per cent municipal tax rate increase; plus, an increase in Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC) and

provincial policing requisitions of which the county has no control over the amount and which is listed as a separate mill rate.

In the report, there were four options presented by administration in terms of recommendations and considerations.

“Both assessment and tax rates can change each year based on the county’s budget and shifts in property values,” the report advises.

It was expected that there would be a 5 per cent increase in inflation growth which could add about $200,000 in revenues.

A raise in a property’s assessment value can also raise the taxes for that

property even if the county does not raise the municipal tax rate. Property taxes are calculated based on the property’s assessed value and the tax rate set each year by council through the Mill Rate Bylaw. This bylaw is usually finalized in the spring of the upcoming year when any changes or inputs that occur between the interim budget and final budget can be allowed for and calculated.

In the meantime, the new county council will not have to deal with any such changes until the New Year and into the spring, if council passes this draft budget as presented this week or next.

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Over 300 attend Tofield Eyecare barbeque

Vanessa Poitras Staff Reporter

Tofield Eyecare celebrated their eighth anniversary with a barbeque and frame and lenses sale on Thursday, Sept. 11. Held between 11am to 7pm, Tofield Ryley and Area food bank volunteers took shifts serving up the burgers. With over 300 attendees who stopped by for a bite, more than $1,500 was raised for the Tofield food bank.

"Today was unique because we lost power around 1 p.m. Thankfully, no one was hurt but a power pole did get broken in the back alley here and Fortis is

still working on fixing it,”

Owner Dr. Marc Kallal explained in a social media post shared later that evening.

Kallal said Tofield Eyecare is thankful for all the support they received during their anniversary celebration, and for their patients’ loyalty.

"In February the government decreased funding for optometry so it affected a lot of patients. Fee structure has been adjusted a bit and our customers have stood by us. We hope we can work with the government to get the funding where it needs to be. We also added some more doctor coverage over the last year and we are seeing

Ryley Museum Historical Society donates to Legion

more patient growth as well. We are grateful for all the support," Kallal said.

Industry partners created the trunk show in the shop with more than 1,000 frames brought in

for the sale. Frames were 40 per cent off and select lenses were 20 per cent off.

A draw was held for a free pair of lenses, which was won by Esther Cornelius.

OBITUARIES

Gordon Raymond Chapman

Jun. 10, 1946 to Sept. 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gordon Chapman, born June 10, 1946, who left us on September 12, 2025.

G ordon is survived by his wife Colaine Chapman and two children, Monica Schmidt (G ordon Schmidt ) , Noelan (Elaine) Chapman; as well as his cherished grandchildren, L auren L ungal, J ordyn ( Miles ) Pennington, Alayna Schmidt, and Landon Schmidt. Dylan Chapman, Joclyne (Liam) Dow, Kristen Chapman.

Gordon spent his life doing what he loved entrepreneurship with family, fishing and camping, and seeing his family grow with many great grandchildren to love. His home was always a welcoming place, whether you came for a chat, or a lovely meal from his wife, their home was always open.

When the time came to retire, Gordon and Colaine became snowbirds heading to Arizona where much of their time was spent with loving friends and hosting family. Gordon took pride in his hobbies and sharing them with his grandchildren, whether it be his magic tricks in their young years, making the perfect jerky or Christmas toffee, or how to work a fishing rod. Gordon shared all his interests.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and the many fond memories he created will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Rest in peace, Pops. We love you.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Gordon’s name directly to the Alberta Lung Association.

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PODOBOROZNY, Marlene

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marlene Podoborozny on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the age of 84 years.

Marlene dedicated 25 years of service as a commissioned officer serving the Holden Sea Cadets (RCSCC Nootka), where she shared her passion for youth development and community leadership. She spent many summers at cadet camps across Alberta and Saskatchewan, participated in an exchange program to Great Britain, and had the privilege of mentoring countless young people throughout her career. For 30 years, she also served as the secretary at Ryley High School, where she was fondly known to students and staff alike as “ Mrs. P.” Beyond her professional and volunteer commitments, Marlene gave generously of her time to the Royal Canadian Legion Ryley Branch and numerous organizations in Vegreville. Her lifelong dedication to service, education, and her community left an enduring legacy and touched the lives of many.

Marlene will be lovingly remembered by her son, Ken (Pat) Podoborozny, and their daughters Kendra (Brody) Rossignol and son Myles, and N atasha ( Shayne ) Podoboro z ny ; her daughter Colleen (Alberto) Gallo; her sisters Diane (Roy) Turner, Sharon ( Mark ) V an de V een, Sandra (J oe ) L ancelot, B onnie ( Dave ) Felzien, and Linda (Anthony) Buhler; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Elsie and Anton Licsko.

A private family service will be held to celebrate Marlene’s life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marlene’s memory to the Prairie Tails Animal Rescue Society, a cause close to her heart.

Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared at www.parkmemorial.com.

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Willis Reist, left, president of the Ryley Museum Historical Society, presented a $5,000 cheque to Ryley Legion President Gordon Pope on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Legion will be using the funds to purchase new office equipment including a laptop and printer.

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The Mercury conducted “man in the street” type interviews earlier this week as we asked people how they liked the new swimming pool in Ryley. Tanya Nordby of Ryley works at the pool and thinks people are accepting the pool with great enthusiasm. Vanda Johnson of Ryley enjoys the pool and is taking her bronze medal. Ivan Hrabec of Holden hasn't used the pool yet but is planning on taking lessons while Linda Kiziak of Holden hasn't decided if she'll make use of the new facility. Lorraine Poulsen of Poe thinks the pool is a great idea, and she might make use of it this winter. Eleanor McNeill of Tofield hasn't used it yet, although she intends to, and her son has enjoyed its use. Her only regret is that it isn't in Tofield.

This photo appeared in the Tofield Mercury on September 23, 1976

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would still stay below the limit of 70 becquerels per gram,” she said.

Peter Klaassen reiterated the fact that the protocol for identifying, transporting, and accepting NORM waste is rigorous.

“We are already approved for this type of waste for our landfill in Ontario,” Carabott said, “and similarly, if it gets approved out here, there will be monitors that we’ll have the load drive through, and it would alarm if it's greater than 70

becquerels, and in that case, it would be sent back.”

When asked what the likelihood of that happening is, Carabott said that she has never seen it happen in Sarnia in the five years since they started taking it.

“We go through a profiling process where we identify through lab analysis, what would be present in it, in the worst-case scenario, to make sure that we're summing up all the activity, to make sure it is below the 70 becquerels,” she said.

Carabott also said that Ryley facility staff will have to wear dosimeters, which measure NORM. “Dosimeters measure the activity that's going on around them, and they can

monitor that information real time. We utilize this in our facility in Ontario, and so far, we've had no hits on them, and the same thing would be utilized here in Ryley,” she said. Parker said they plan to have the application drafted and available on the website before the end of December.

“Then we'll be submitting it probably early in the new year. Certainly, we’ll be trying to address comments before we make official submission, but there is an official commenting period during the review that Alberta Environment will go through,” he said.

“We’ll probably have another open house next spring or summer,” Yuha said.

“The application probably won't get approved until the following January, because it takes Alberta Environment about a year,” Parker said.

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A canola field east of Tofield was being dessicated by a crop duster plane on Friday afternoon, Sept. 12.

Tofield Golf Course lights up the night

Cassandra Lundbek Staff Reporter

The Tofield Golf Course and Campground hosted its second annual Glow Golf Tournament on Friday, August 29. The four-person scramble drew a mix of returning players and newcomers for a unique evening of golf and entertainment. Participants were given nine holes, a glow ball, and a drink. A shuttle was provided from the Fairgrounds in both Tofield and Ryley, as the tournament ran the same weekend at the Ry-Tof slo-pitch tournament.

According to Manager Dawson McPhee, the idea for an event like this started last year.

“Our goal was to pro-

vide a fun new social golf idea here at the course. While browsing on social media, glow golf became the next big event,” McPhee said.

The first tournament in September of last year was a sellout, solidifying the decision to make it an annual event, making it bigger and better this year.

The evening began with a ‘driving range party’ at 6:30 p.m., two hours before the 8:30 p.m. tee off. This new addition was meant to set the tone for the night and it didn’t disappoint. The in-house bar served drinks, and Tasty’s food truck was onsite to provide the food. There was music and attendees could participate in a putting green

The Tofield Golf Course and Campground hosted its second annual Glow Golf Tournament on Friday, August 29, which drew a mix of returning players and newcomers for a unique evening of golf and entertainment.

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A power pole in Tofield, located in the back alley. behind the Tofield UFA Cardlock, was struck and caused a fire and power outages for several businesses along 51 Ave. during the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 11. The Tofield RCMP detachment was contacted for comment but a response was not received by press time. Word on the street says that a delivery driver hit the pole and downed wires started the grass on fire, which was quickly contained by responding emergency services.

competition and a cash longest drive contents.

“Honestly the whole entire event was a night to remember,” McPhee stated. “Seeing the course illuminated in lights, glowing golf balls fly through the sky, and all

the laughs and cheers that could be heard from everyone is what made it most memorable for us.”

McPhee added the night was perfect, as they couldn’t have asked for better weather. The event had a good mix of return-

ing golfers and new participants who had never played in an event like this.

The golf course has received “a ton of positive comments and feedback” and will “strive to match and exceed” the success

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in future events. McPhee encouraged those interested in upcoming events to stay tuned to the course’s social media pages and website announcements.

“We have a lot in store for next year!”

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Sea Cadet Corps Nootka sets sail again

Cassandra Lundbek Staff Reporter

The 56 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Nootka had their first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 11 at the Tofield Community Hall. Cadets and officers were reunited with a handful of new recruits joining friends already in the program.

“The atmosphere was very welcoming towards the new cadets,” said Cpl. Cinzia Cappella.

The initial meeting was less structured, focusing on registration and paperwork for the parents while the cadets spent time playing games and catching up after their summer away. According to Cappella, the unstructured time was to give the cadets a chance to get to know new recruits and each other again. They talked excitedly about their upcoming sail weekend from September 19–20. This will be the first overnight

camp of the year, taking place at Wabamun.

“They couldn’t believe they get to go on a sail and do an overnight event this early in the year,” she said.

Cappella herself is looking forward to the annual mess dinner which teaches proper table etiquette, and a few new activities they have added aimed at teaching additional life skills.

Community collaboration is always something they strive for.

“We’d like to thank the local grocer for again supplying our snack program, as well as Subway for stepping up to support our monthly birthdays with six-inch subs.

“We are always looking for new sponsors or fundraising ideas from local businesses,” Cappella said.

This year they plan on continuing to do their part in the community by participating in more community events and parades.

Cappella shared that watching the cadets grow and move up in rank is one of the most rewarding parts of her role, and offered a piece of advice for new cadets: “Be patient with yourself; everyone has been at the starting point. When you start doing drills you may get confused, but after four years it will become second nature.”

The roster of officers running the program remains the same as last year, bringing a wealth of experience and new ideas to the program. Their dream is to plan a larger one- or two-night trip to a historical site for the cadets.

The corps continues to welcome new recruits throughout the year. Registration paperwork will continue to be available at the Thursday night meetings for those who missed out on last week's event. Families can also register their prospective cadets on-