The Tofield Mercury April 21, 2021

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021

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Snow Goose migration in full swing, Festival might be back in 2022 MOUSH JOHN Editor

The Snow Goose Festival, which was to be revived in 2020, will be back next year, circumstances permiting. As of now there’s a strong possibility of the Festival being held in 2022.

“With the vaccines rolling out, a Snow Goose Festival for 2022 feels very promising,” said Vanita Eglauer, Recreation/Facilities Coordinator – Town of Tofield. “I am starting to get more calls for Snow Goose sightings – so people are not forgetting about the Geese. I’ve prepared some maps and have the information available at the Nature Centre for anyone coming by; its an outside display.

I’ve provided information to get to the ebird!”

This is the ideal time to spot flocks of Geese, ac-

cording to Geoff Holroyd, Chair of the Beaverhill Bird Observatory (BBO), and Chair of the Snow Goose Festival Organizing Committee.

“While Canada Geese are one of the earliest harbingers of spring and are already laying eggs, the spectacular flocks of Snow Geese currently migrating through the county are truly awe-inspiring with their noise and abundance,” Holroyd said. “They are one of the most numerous waterfowl species in the world, having increased from an estimated 3,000 birds around 1900 to over 15 million now, despite hunters taking half a million a year.

“We are fortunate to be able to witness their migration twice yearly, as their numbers remind us of the vastness of the arctic and subarctic where Continued on Page 2

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Tofield RCMP attends to a report of a stolen vehicle license plate in Ryley PAGE 4

Loose Ends: Laundry Stinks PAGE 5

Editorial: Fighting Exploitation: The Case of MindGeek by MP Kurek Avid bird photographer in the area Gerald Romanchuk captured these two frames of the magnificent birds. SUBMITTED PHOTOS/GERALD ROMANCHUK

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Snow Goose Migration Continued from Front Page they will settle to nest.”

The Snow Geese have spent the winter in the US Gulf states, mostly

Texas and Louisiana, and coastal Mexico, living on winter wheat, corn and other crops.

Holroyd explained that these crops and warmer

springs are the reasons they have done so well as a species.

“Some Snow Geese winter in the central valley of California and now

cross the Rockies to head through Alberta; most nest across the Canadian and Alaska tundra, while a smaller number nest on the lowlands of Green-

land,” he added. “Some will fly to Wrangle Island, Russia, crossing Alaska and the Bearing Strait.

Snow Geese from many breeding colonies will

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mix together in winter when the young find a mate! Snow Geese mate for life, but they take a while to breed. Young geese stay with their parents during the first migration south and over that first winter.

“By the next spring and summer they leave there parents when they start nesting. During the second winter they may find a mate. The males follow the females back to their nesting colony. This means that a male from the Canadian arctic might bond with a female from Wrangle Island, and they both fly to Russia to nest; and vice versa. This mixing ensures genetic diversity of the whole species.”

Holroyd noted that this weekend should be excellent for viewing Snow Continued on Page 8

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Tofield and Area Health Foundation hosts fundraiser Moush John Tofield Mercury

Tofield and Area Health Foundation (TAHF) is hosting a Mother’s Day fundraiser until April 30, in partnership with Beary Berry Honey, a local business just west of Tofield.

“Our Foundation is in the same situation as many other non-profit charitable organizations due to COVID-19, and we are all seeing a major decrease in donations,” said TAHF Chair Brenda Chehade. “Looking at what we received in 2019 compared to 2020 we were down 92 per cent in charitable donations. One crucial area – memorial donations have dropped drastically because of no large gathering for funerals!

“In 2020 we had planned a fundraising

event in the spring, the Helping Hearts Award Dinner, an event to celebrate people in our area that have made a difference in the community.

Our first year’s recipients are Lionel and Susie Williams.”

Chehade said that because of the pandemic, they have had to postponed the event until the fall; but in the fall when it was evident that it would be quite some time before they would be able to gather in large numbers, they took the decision to postpone again with no clear time line as to when they can proceed.

The Foundation typically tries to hold two fundraising events a year.

According to Chehade, this year the board searched for a way to fundraise safely and still

Ryley School Kindergarten Please join us for our Virtual Kindergarten Open House April 29, 2021 @ 6:30 pm ECS Registration 2021-2022 for the Ryley/Holden attendance area Students must be 5 years old by December 31, 2021 Please access the link below through Google Meets or contact our office if you need further assistance. https://meet.google.com/yys-rhsg-dda We look forward to seeing you then!

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Council Corner Town of Tofield reminds residents about proper spring trash disposal & pet clean ups Spring is certainly here. Although we have been given warmer temperatures lately, Alberta weather can change quickly as we are accustomed to. It is evident in the community that many have started their spring yard clean ups.

Over the past weekend, many could be seen cutting grass, removing leaves, and finishing up getting a fresh start from what seemed to be a long winter.

As each of you begin this process, a friendly reminder that all: leaves, grass, etc. must be bagged before placing into either roll outs or dumpsters. Also, large items (concrete, large pieces of wood, construction material) cannot be placed directly in the dumpster, and it can not be placed

beside. Claystone Waste operators are not equipped to dump heavy loads, nor can they physically get out to put these items in the truck or dumpster.

There are transfer stations, one just outside Tofield, one in Lindbrook and the Ryley landfill that can take these items.

In looking at Spring, our Peace Officer will transition from winter clean up and maintenance notices to looking to grass and yard maintenance. It is each of our duties to maintain our properties for our-

selves, our neighbours, and the community on a whole.

Finally, with the transitioning season, it is still evident that many are not picking up after their pets on the walking trails and green spaces. This has been brought forward before. Quite honestly, this is disrespectful, unsanitary, and frankly disgusting. These spaces are for the enjoyment of all. Residents should not need to contend with these issues when using common grounds.

If you are caught not picking

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up after your pet, this is a finable offence. There are many pet waste stations located along the walking trails for those that have forgotten bags, therefore there should not be a reason to not clean up after your pet.

Please enjoy the warmer weather ahead and an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. As always, please stay safe, stay healthy and stay vigilant.

Respectfully submitted, Mayor and Council

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The Tofield RCMP responded to 49 occurrences from April 12 to 18, 2021 (inclusive). Also included in these calls for service were eleven traffic complaints/tickets, four false alarms, one traffic collision, thirteen suspicious persons/vehicle complaints and traffic enforcement provided by the K Division Traffic Unit.

Obituary Alice May Munkedal (McGinitie) Jan. 13, 1931 - April 11, 2021 Alice May Munkedal (McGinitie) was born January 13, 1931 in Tofield, Alberta; she passed away at the Tofield Health Centre on April 11, 2021 at the age of 90 years. Alice started courting Eric prior to taking hairdressing training at Marvel Hair College in Edmonton. Eric would often drive to the city and take her out on dates, which included overlooking the city on Connor’s Hill, movies and dinner. They also enjoyed their dances at Lindbrook Hall.

She opened her own hairdressing shop in Tofield at the age of 17 and was very proud of her accomplishments and often shared many stories.

Alice married the love of her life Eric Munkedal on October 28, 1952 and together they became “Two Peas In A Pod”. In April 1953, Alice sold her hairdressing shop when Eric became her life-long partner. She was committed to becoming a farm wife and had hopes of soon raising a family. Their first farm was just a few miles north of Ryley where Rodney and Elaine were born. Later they moved to the Munkedal family farm upon Eric’s dad’s (Soren Munkedal) passing. Alice and Eric enjoyed going to the mountains, fishing, and dancing when they could spare time away from the farm.

Family was always important to Alice. She did her best to bring everyone together for the holidays and was a master chef in the kitchen. She always acknowledged her Irish Heritage by organizing a special day on St. Patrick’s Day, which included green beer and listening to Irish music.

Alice is survived by her five children: Rodney, Elaine (Lloyd), Karen, Charlotte, Warren (Tammy); ten grandchildren: Chris (Jacinthe), Ramona (Josh), Dalene, Alicia (Joe), Curtis, Breanna (Jamie), Dustin (Brandi), Brittany, Brooklyne, Katelyn; and 13 great grandchildren; as well as numerous friends, nieces, nephews, cousins and sister-in-law Ruth Bekker.

Alice was predeceased by her husband Eric; her parents Henry and Agnes McGinite; as well as her brothers Harvey, Donnelly and Raymond.

The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m., April 22, 2021 at the Bardo Lutheran Church. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions the capacity is limited to invitational only. A recording of the service will be made available at the Weber Funeral Home website following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation - Cross Cancer Institute, or to the Tofield and Area Health Foundation, or to Bardo Lutheran Church.

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On April 13, Tofield RCMP responded to a theft of license plate complaint in Ryley. RCMP found that the plate was stolen from a vehicle parked on the street. This file is still under investigation.

On April 13, Tofield RCMP responded to a report of online fraud.

RCMP spoke to the complainant who advised that they attempted to put a deposit to purchase a puppy on Kijiji. When they became suspicious of the seller, they cancelled their deposit and fortunately were not victim of any monetary loss.

This file is still under investigation.

On April 14, Tofield RCMP responded to an uttering threats complaint in Beaver County.

RCMP spoke to the complainant who advised

that they had received a threatening telephone call from an unknown person(s). This file is still under investigation.

On April 14, Tofield RCMP responded to a suspicious male complaint in Beaver County.

RCMP arrived and the complainant stated that when they went to go to work in the morning, a male had approached them and asked for vehicle parts. RCMP spoke to the male, Ronald James Ramsay, and was found to be wanted on a number of outstanding warrants from Edmonton and St.Paul, AB. Ramsay was arrested and transported to the Tofield RCMP while his vehicle was towed. Ramsay was subsequently released on his warrants for court.

On April 14, Tofield RCMP responded to a 911

domestic disturbance in Ryley. RCMP attended and found that no criminal offence occurred and all parties spoken to and separated without any further issues.

On April 14, Tofield RCMP responded to a theft of motor vehicle complaint in Tofield.

With cooperation from the complainant and the public, the vehicle was located in Beaver County and shortly thereafter the RCMP was alerted by a Beaver County resident regarding a male walking in vicinity of the stolen vehicle. RCMP located and detained this male for investigation and towed the stolen vehicle for a forensic examination. This file is still under investigation. The Tofield RCMP would like Continued on Page 7

TOWN OF TOFIELD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Bylaw #1327 – Land Use Bylaw - Map Amendment The Public Hearing is being held to allow the public to provide input on the following bylaw: Bylaw #1327 – the purpose of the proposed Land Use Bylaw Map Amendment is to amend the districting of Lots 14 & 15, Block 28, Plan 5457AH from PS – Public Services to R-LD Residential Low Density.

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The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 26, 2021at 5:00 p.m. A copy of Bylaw #1327 is available on the Town of Tofield website at www.tofieldalberta.ca. In alignment with the Municipal Government Act Meeting Procedures (COVID 19 Suppression) Regulation, Town Council will hold a virtual Public Hearing. You are invited to attend the Public Hearing remotely to express your views or listen to the deliberations. Information on how to participate in the virtual public hearing is available on the Town of Tofield website at www.tofieldalberta.ca or you can contact the Town office at (780) 662-3929 or by email at adminclerk@tofieldalberta.ca Cindy Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer Town of Tofield Box 30 Tofield, AB T0B 4J0

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Loose Ends: Laundry Stinks

Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

What does a ‘laundry guru’ do? Well, according to an article I just read, he eats, sleeps and breathes laundry all day, every

day, and has done so since he first learned how to do his own – at the tender age of ten. He’s so obsessed with laundry – and the fact that all of us have been doing it wrong – that he’s made it his mission in life to make doing laundry not just faster, cheaper and kinder to the environment but more fun, too.

Do your laundry right and not only will your tightie-whities be superwhities, but it will improve your life, the planet

and possibly even your soul. (Wow. Who knew?)

So stop thinking of laundry as a tedious chore and see it as cathartic.

Now, I haven’t done our laundry for a little over two years, when Hubby had to take over because I couldn’t use the stairs down to our lower level – the basement – where the washer and dryer live. I can’t say I’ve missed it and since he hasn’t complained or even hinted that the stairs and I are now friends, I

haven’t offered. Hey, if something works. . . .

And reading what the guru had to say hasn’t made me change my mind. He says detergents are loaded with stuff that is bad for our clothes, skin and environment.

Fabric softeners make breathing difficult – for our clothes. We should use only products that are nontoxic, biodegradable and allergen and bleach free. Especially bad are ‘phthalates’ which when spoken

aloud sounds like you’re giving someone the raspberry- and get ready for this one – ‘dehydrogenated tallow dimethyl ammonium chloride.’

You don’t hear that one every day.

My part in the weekly laundry process is folding the freshly cleaned items (except for Hubby’s jeans and shirts because he doesn’t like the way I do them) and putting them away, something I don’t always get to right away. Sometimes the bas-

ket of folded stuff sits in the hallway until the next washday, emptied only so Hubby can refill it.

What can I say? Laundry stinks.

In fact, I won’t even start thinking about taking over doing the laundry until I have mastered saying ‘dehydrogenated tallow dimethyl ammonium chloride’ ten times, real fast, without tying my tongue in a knot.

Like that will happen; if I can’t say it, it can’t hurt me.

Mother’s Day Fundraiser Continued from Page 3 support and help the community.

“The Foudnation Board had previously purchased some gift boxes from Beary Berry Honey and we had to see if we could host a fundraising event with them,” she explained. “With a few changes on their website, we believe this will be a great partnership. Who doesn’t want to make their Mom’s life a little bit sweeter?”

The fundraiser is called ‘Be Sweet to Mom this Mother’s Day!’ Chehade further elaborated on their motivation to partner with a local business or organization.

“The Tofield and Area

Health Foundation Board discussed many fundraising platforms but our focus is local and we always like to do things locally whenever possible,” she added. “Partnering with local groups and business is what makes a win-win situation at the best of times but especially during these most trying times, which led us to partner with Beary Berry Honey.”

The Foundation hopes to populate all their social media platforms, and will also be trying to raise awareness about the fundraiser as much as they can to raise muchneeded resources for all the projects in the pipeline.

“You can download the

order form and email it to tofieldhealthfoundation@gmail.com and either direct deposit or e-transfer your payment to the Tofield and Area Health Foundation,” Chehade noted. “For those people who do not prefer to pay online, the Town of Tofield office will accept your order along with cash or cheque payments on behalf of the Health Foundation.

“The Tofield and Area Health Foundation wishes all Moms a very Happy Mother’s Day! May your day be a “sweet” one even if you are not able to physically be with your child/children. Stay safe and have a great day.”

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The Residents of Sunshine Villa now have a Monday Afternoon Drum Circle!

The Residents’ reception to the drums has been remarkable.

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We look forward to the day when Claystone Waste Ltd. may visit us and join in our Drum Circle.

The Claystone Waste Ltd. grant program is much appreciated by the Sunshine Villa Residents Association and Residents.

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Fighting Exploitation: The Case of MindGeek MP Damien Kurek Battle River-Crowfoot

Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are just a couple of the serious societal problems that have increased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The impacts of such horrendous crimes are devastating, and, as the federal representative of Battle-River-Crowfoot, I have and will continue to take steps to fight for the survivors and their families.

Trafficking individuals for sexual purposes may seem like a foreign concept in rural Alberta, and yet, the unfortunate reality is this grievous crime is far more prevalent than many realize. While there has been limited awareness in the past, various steps have been taken by organizations, law enforcement, and the government to bring the reality of human trafficking to the general population; what

to watch for as traffickers seek to groom victims, and how to seek help.

This past December, the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics launched an investigation for individuals who are being victimized and exploited through internet pornographic websites after a group of parliamentarians called for action. One of the most alarming issues that arose during the investigation is the allegations against the Montrealbased company MindGeek, which operates the website Pornhub. I joined many of my parliamentary colleagues in signing an open letter to RCMP Commissioner, Brenda Lucki, calling for an investigation into MindGeek for their failure to remove illegal content including, but not limited to, child sexual abuse,

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sexual assault, human trafficking, and the posting of sexually explicit material without consent.

Canada has laws in place to deal with these types of matters, such as Criminal Code sections 162.1, 163.1 and an Act Respecting the Mandatory Reporting of Internet Child Pornography by Persons Who Provide an Internet Service. Yet, these laws can only protect vulnerable individuals through robust investigation and application by

law enforcement. A process that is often very difficult when victims are marginalized.

The past couple of decades have seen positive steps taken in the stand against human trafficking.

Bills have been passed in parliament, penalties for perpetrators have increased, and numerous organizations have focused on advocacy for victims along with bringing awareness of trafficking and sexual exploitation to public attention. Steps

continue to be made as action is also taken by the various levels of government, such as Alberta’s Human Trafficking Task Force, to protect and empower survivors.

There has even been a recent initiative to ensure staff at airports are trained to recognize the signs of someone who is being trafficked.

Together, as we grow in knowledge, we can make a difference and stop the exploitation of some of our most vulnerable.

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questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write MP Kurek at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, text 403575-5625, or email damien.kurek@parl.g c.ca. You can also stay up to date with Damien by following him on social media @dckurek. If you are in need of assistance regarding a Federal Government program, or need assistance and don’t know where to turn, feel free to reach out to Damien’s office.

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RCMP report cated in his residence.

RCMP were able to locate a responsible party to watch over and care for the male.

On April 15, Tofield RCMP responded to an uttering threats complaint in Tofield. RCMP spoke to the complainant who advised that he was threatened by a customer as a result of a disagreement with the services provided by the complainant. This file is still under investigation.

On April 15, Tofield RCMP responded to a complaint regarding a business in Beaver County that was not compliant with recent Provincial restrictions under the Public Health Act regarding Covid-19 protocol. Alberta Health

Continued from Page 4 to thank the participation and cooperation of the public in their assistance with this investigation.

On April 15, Tofield RCMP responded to a domestic disturbance in Beaver County. RCMP arrived and spoke to the complainant who advised that a verbal argument started as a result of money being allegedly stolen by the other occupant of the residence.

Both parties spoken to and no further issues.

On April 15, Tofield RCMP responded to a wellbeing check on a male who was observed having issues walking in Tofield. RCMP attended and located the male who was extremely intoxi-

Services was immediately engaged and spoke to the business owner and were able to educate and provide solutions to the business owner to ensure compliance and safety.

On April 16, Tofield RCMP responded to a break and enter and theft complaint at a business in Beaver County. RCMP attended and found that they property was accessed via cutting a lock on the front gate and once inside the property, various tools and items were stolen. This file is still under investigation.

On April 16, 2021, Tofield RCMP responded to a disturbance complaint in Beaver County. RCMP attended and spoke to the parties involved and

found that a verbal and physical dispute occurred in the residence between family members. The parties were separated and statements taken from the involved and witnesses. This file is still under investigation.

On April 18, Tofield RCMP responded to a noise complaint in Beaver County. RCMP spoke to the complainant who was concerned about a dirt bike that was being driven in the early hours in the rural area. Complainant was provided direction to contact Bylaw.

On April 18, Tofield RCMP responded to a complaint of animal carcasses left in Beaver County. RCMP attended and spoke to the com-

plainant who advised that it appears a large amount of meat and unknown animal parts were left abandoned near a

walking area. RCMP forwarded information to Fish and Wildlife for investigation and followup.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC As per the provisions of the Education Act, the Battle River School Division hereby provides notice that it has entered into a conditional offer to purchase a nonschool building for the purposes of consolidating its administrative facilities.

Should the Division waive or satisfy the conditions of this offer, the proposed purchase would close prior to the end of the calendar year 2021.

Any inquiries may be sent to the Division’s Secretary-Treasurer, Battle River School Division, 5402 48A Avenue, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 0L3, Attention: Imogene Walsh.

Tofield and Area Church Directory Bardo Lutheran Church Pastor Calvin Andringa Sunday Worship Services: In Person – 9:30 AM and 11 AM Streaming – 9:30 AM Register for in person or access livestream through our website: tofieldalliancechurch.com

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Sunday Worship @ 10:30 am All are welcome!

Worship services can also be accessed online @

Salem Mennonite Church 49232 Rge Rd 184 Tofield, AB

Pastor Mark Loewen 780-662-2365

www.bardolutheranchurch.weebly.com Sunday service in-person and drive-in

Pastor Kevin Langager 780-662-3411

Holden United Church Tofield Community Church Lead Pastor: Jon Stewart Tofield United Church

Due to COVID-19 in-person worship Children/Youth Pastor: Nathan Nichols services have been suspended.

Sun. Worship 10:30am Online services will take place and can Attend live services by registering be listened to on the phone. For login at: www.tofieldchurch.com or info please call: 780-662-3471 or 780-662-3166 email: beaverpastoralcharge@gmail.com Services will be live streamed and Rev. Adam Hall available on our website/YouTube

at 10:00 am. Also available online at: www.salemmennonite.ca

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Snow Goose sightings this weekend Continued from Page 2 Geese and other waterfowl.

“Watch for forecast of

south winds, which the geese prefer when headed north – such good weather can allow them to fly over 2,000 km

a day! The best places to search locally are east of Tofield and south of the Yellowhead through to Camrose,” he explained.

HELP WANTED! SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Summer Program Coordinator (1 position) – mid-May - August Summer Program Leaders (2 positions) – July - August The Town of Tofield is looking for outgoing, energetic individuals to plan and deliver a summer program for youths ages 5-12 yrs.

This program may be virtual or in-person – as per Alberta Health guidelines.

Applicants to submit resume by Friday, April 30, 2021 to: Town of Tofield ATTN: Vanita Eglauer Box 30 Tofield, AB T0B 4J0 Email to: veglauer@tofieldalberta.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

“Drive the gravel roads away from busy traffic.

The geese will be in different places every day, even from morning to evening as they find fields for feeding on new vegetation and ponds to loaf. Some afternoons they head north in spectacular flocks – watch for the dark colour morphs, called ‘Blue Geese’ mixed in with the more common white with black wing tip ones.

“The geese that migrate first and have already passed over us are the breeding adults. The sec-

ond wave of geese at the end of April and early May are the non-breeding young geese, which don’t have to rush north to lay eggs and raise young. The younger geese feed all summer and moult their flight feathers before the autumn flight south.”

According to Holroyd, when he looked for geese one weekend last April, over the two days he saw about 75,000 Snow Geese, 1,500 White-fronted Geese, 5,000 Canada Geese as well as Tundra Swans, a wide variety of

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Because of COVID, Holroyd reports that the Festival will not be held this year, but should be back next year on 23-24 April, 2022.

“In the next week I expect the first Tree Swallows and Purple Martins to return to Beaver County,” he added.

“Many Mountain Bluebirds arrived a couple of weeks ago, despite the cold weather. The geese should be passing over Beaver County for another two weeks, so watch for them during your exercise outings during this pandemic.

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County deals with Ryley Shared Services Agreement issues Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council wrestled with a letter from the Village of Ryley April 7 accusing the county of “noose tightening” tactics and holding the shared services agreement with the village for ransom.

County councillors did not agree with the letter and reviewed a report from administration rebutting the assertions by the village on several points of order.

After discussion, the county meeting passed a motion directing administration to forward a letter to the Village of Ryley, “and respond to the misunderstandings that were noted by the Village of Ryley.”

County highlights for the meeting listed four major areas of concern addressed by the letter: - the “handshake” agreement regarding a change made in the BESC (Beaver Emergency Services Commission)-SSA formula; - breach of the Recreation Shared Services Agreement; - holding Shared Services Agreements “for ransom;” - a perceived county “noose tightening” policy regarding the agreements; Shared services agreements provide a framework for the cost-sharing of emergency management services, recreation and library services between the county, towns and villages throughout Beaver County.

During the active discussion about the RFD by county council, Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3 councillor) said he felt the county “did a very good job asking (other municipalities) to be frugal.” Hrabec was referring to the county sending a letter in March to the towns and villages within its borders, referring to the “tough times ahead” expected in light of the drop in

linear revenue, provincial cutbacks causing a download onto local municipalities, and the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. The village took this to be a threatening move by the county regarding funding agreements.

Hrabec called the MSI (Municipal Sustainability Initiative) program “crucial for the towns and county,” but added the province was going to cut the program.

“I disagree with the comments expressed here,” he said, of the previous closed session discussion. “Everybody should be working for all the municipalities in the county.”

As for BESC, of which Hrabec is the chairman of the board of directors, he noted that the board members, manager and staff are new and not completely apprised of the circumstances during the 2013-2017 period of the SSA. “I believe the existing (SSA) was done in good faith and the fact is part of BESC didn’t do their end,” he said, in terms of BESC giving surplus funding back to the communities at the end of the fiscal years.

Hrabec said he has “heard from some Ryley residents,” and “takes the high ground regarding some misinformation” on their part. But he didn’t want to get into a “tit for tat” argument.

Hrabec thanked Jones for “putting this altogether,” referring to the county’s RFD response, in a way that shows how grants are supposed to be allocated.

“I think we definitely need to respond,” said Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce, stating that, “the county has lived up to its obligations,” calling the Village of Ryley “wrong” in that regard.

“I think there has just been a misunderstanding,” said Jones,

noting that “the county needs budgets (for certain grants) in advance so we know how much to include (in the county budget) We didn’t get one from Ryley so we estimated and this is what they got.”

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) referred to the allegation that the county was “holding for ransom” its funding to Ryley and using threats to get its own way.

“Ive never heard council talk of that,” said CAO Bob Beck. “I never did hear we would hold for ransom funding,” regarding the SSA. “I never heard council say ‘we’ve got a policy on noose tightening.’

“We had asked municipalities to tighten their belts on their budgets and everyone did,” said Beck. “The county has 5,905 residents who expect the county to get the best for their dollar.”

Beck added that “every dime saved” can be used for roads, and other needs. As for the “handshake policy” he said the agreement included language in 2013 that was “less than clear…

We need to use legal language.

Handshakes are not good enough.”

Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1) said the SSA agreements were put in place just prior to his coming on county council eight years ago. When Claystone incorporated “we left some money on the table,” he said, and the county “took the high road.”

The incorporated entity (which used to be BMS) “is located in the county but Ryley gets two-thirds (of the dividends) while the county gets one-third,” he noted He also noted that, “November 1 is a big day because the county needs to know what is being requested from the municipalities in order to do our own budget…The county has paid more than it

should sometimes and some people forget it.”

“The SSA goes back eight years and I defy any county in the province that shares its own wealth,” he said, like Beaver County does for its urban municipalities, groups and organizations.

“I’m proud of that fact,” he said, adding that “new officials and politicians don’t understand this.”

Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson called for better communication to stop the misunderstandings.

“The communication has to change a little bit,” he said.

“We’ve just got to change the mood.”

Hrabec said he hoped that the relationship would “iron itself out” between the village and the county.

A motion was carried for administration to respond to the four comments made by the Village of Ryley regarding the shared services agreement.

Beaver County’s RFD on the Ryley SSA Comments The county’s RFD responding to the four Ryley concerns reads as follows: “At the Village of Ryley Council meeting held March 16, 2021, an RFD was presented and discussion held regarding the Beaver/Ryley shared services agreements.

“There appear to be some misunderstandings that should be clarified for the public record, as follows: Handshake Agreement Regarding Change in BESC SSA Formula “There appears to be skepticism regarding a verbal agreement made amongst all municipalities in 2013 to transition the Beaver Emergency Services Commission grant cost-sharing formula from a per capita formula to a mixed per capita/usage formula.

“In 2013, the shared services agreements (BESC, libraries, recreation, Beaver Foundation) had been in place for 6 years. The cost-sharing formulas were cumbersome and it was the consensus of all municipalities that the formulas should be simplified. Per capita funding was chosen as the standard formula, although it was recognized that the BESC agreement may be better suited to a mixed per capita/usage formula.

“Unfortunately, usage statistics were not readily available at that time to comfortably establish the appropriate criteria for this component of the formula, so it was agreed that usage would be reviewed during the following three years with the intent to move towards a mixed cost-sharing formula in 2017.

“To those who are new to the region since 2013, the BESC shared services agreement can certainly be interpreted as black and white with the expressed “unanimous consent” to change the formula.

“However, administration staff who were present at the time and are still employed with the municipalities recall discussions at administrative and Beaver Regional Partnership meetings, that the intent was to determine the appropriate criteria by which usage was to be introduced into the formula, not that usage could be disregarded altogether.

“The change in all cost sharing formulas to strictly per capita models had a significant negative impact on some of the municipalities (particularly the towns of Tofield and Viking).

“In the spirit of regional cooperation, it was decided to honour the intent of the new formulas by phasing in the BESC costsharing increases over three years, and leveraging a new See RYLEY BCC2

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Ryley Continued from BCC1 dividend initiative proposed by Beaver Municipal Solutions (now Claystone Waste) against the increases. The changes were implemented as a “package deal” to mitigate the financial impact on each urban municipality.

“It should be noted that the BMS dividend formula contains both a sustainability component (to protect the viability of the small municipalities) and a population component.

“Even though this resulted in a lower dividend for the county, all municipalities acknowledged that this was necessary for the greater good of the entire Beaver Region.

Breach of the Recreation Shared Services Agreement “The Village has interpreted the County’s payment for 2020 recreation and library shared services as a breach of the shared services agreements.

“Both the recreation and library shared services agreements indicate that the village will submit proposed budgets to the County by November 1 of the prior year (in this case, November 1, 2019).

“The village did not submit either a recreation or library services budget at any time prior to council’s approval of the county’s 2020 budget. In the absence of this information, the county budgeted an amount equal to the previous year’s budget ($22,991.00 for recreation and $16,146.00 for library services), which was also an estimate because the county had not received shared services budgets from the Village of Ryley for several years, with the exception of 2019.

“The village requested an additional amount that year to address onetime expenses associated with the curling

rink which had closed for one year for repairs.

“The village submitted its request for both the recreation grant and the library grant in January 2021. The invoice amount was $32,231.40 ($28,662.24 for recreation and $3569.16 for library services).

“The county paid the amount that it had budgeted for recreation services ($22,991.00) and has asked for some missing information before paying the library grant.

Holding Shared Services Agreements for “Ransom” “There appears to be some belief that the county is “threatening” to withhold funds under other cost-sharing agreements to force the Village of Ryley to agree to the change in the BESC agreement.

“County council remains committed to honouring the recreation and library costsharing agreements with the Village of Ryley, and is either current with all payments that have been invoiced to date or is waiting for relevant information from the Village before paying a shared services grant.

County’s “Noose-Tightening” Policy “The village is under the impression that the county has arbitrarily implemented a policy that reduces the grants payable under the shared services agreements.

“In December of 2019, council advised the urban municipalities that due to financial challenges, grants approved for payment would be the lesser of the budget amount already submitted or the County’s 2019 budget amount.

“The letter was issued in sufficient time to allow the village to review (and submit) its budget or, alternatively, request an Inter-municipal Committee meeting with the county to discuss the impact of this action.” (End of administration’s response to Ryley RDF).

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More county residents expected to vote by special ballot Patricia Harcourt Beaver County expects there will be more people wanting to vote by special ballot in the upcoming municipal election this fall.

Assistant CAO Margaret Jones replied to a question from Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) wanting to know “if there will be a need for (more) special ballots due to COVID.” County councillors were dealing with several issues around the upcoming elections and making decisions on four separate points of order on how to run the election.

Jones has been appointed the returning officer for these elections set in October.

“I expect more people will want to do this,” she replied, referring to the demand for special ballots based on the desire to physical distance while voting.

“We only had about 30 in the past,” she said, mostly snowbirds then. But she noted that, “people nervous

about going to the ballot box can do this.”

She added: “I expect there will be more voting stations and more advance voting,” as well. As returning officer, Jones said she will determine the need for the location of such voting stations and how many should be in place by the end of the summer.

The Local Authorities Election Act provides for electors to vote by special ballot if they are unable to vote at an advance vote or at the regular voting station, due to several factors: physical incapacity, absence from the county, holding the position of returning officer, deputy returning officer, constable, candidate, official agent or scrutineer at a voting station other than the one designated for the elector’s place of residence.

People can request a special ballot in the following ways: in writing, or by telephone, fax, in person, email or a secure website, stated the report to council.

Jones also stated: “An elec-

tor may apply to the returning officer to vote by special ballot at the time specified in the council resolution.”

Applications for special ballots will be accepted and received by the returning officer until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021.

“The county has provided for special ballot vote in the last five municipal elections.

While not used extensively, having access to special ballot voting seemed to be appreciated by the candidates and the public,” Jones stated.

“In addition, given concerns regarding COVID-19 special ballots may be used more often this year.”

Council also agreed to the idea of once again putting the candidates’ names on a rotational basis in alphabetical order.

The other alternative was to arrange candidates’ names in lots so each name would appear at the top of the ballot on an equal basis. However, this method needs a bylaw change at least two months

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before the election day.

Council also agreed with a recommendation from administration not to provide for elector assistance at home so people who are physically incapacitated can vote at home.

“The county has never received any requests for elector assistance at home,” stated Jones. “Any requests could be accommodated by the special ballot process.

Finally, council discussed the ramifications of what should be done if a candidate dies prior to the election.

The county has the option of discontinuing the initial election date if a candidate dies and holding another election at a later date. The process requires a bylaw be passed prior to nomination day.

This year, candidates were able to file their nomination papers from Jan. 1 until close of nominations on Sept. 20.

This change was made by the provincial government starting in 2021 under the Red Tape Reduction legislation.

“If a bylaw is not passed, and a candidate passes away before “The new election would be time consuming to prepare for, additional expenses would be incurred, and the business of the county would be delayed until after the new election is held,” she said. “Within the last 31 years, only one candidate passed away between nomination day and election day.

In that case, the required notice was posted at the voting station and the election results were not significantly distorted.”

She recommended that o Election Day, the election process continues but the returning officer (be) required to post a notice at a conspicuous location in the voting station,” informing the voting public of the death.

A motion by Hrabec to accept the recommendations as presented was passed by council, setting parameters for the upcoming fall municipal election in October.

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Tofield School focuses on real-life experience with Cosmetology program Moush John Tofield Mercury

Tofield School will have its first batch of the three-year Cosmetology credit program by June 2023.

Started last year in November, Tofield School staff and instructor Stacey Estey said, “The program is set up by modules and each topic is a module. For example, one of our modules is based on manicuring.

The program is designed to run over a three year period with students advancing to the next level once they have completed the course requirements from the previous year’s modules.”

Among the modules

covered so far are manicuring, personal and professional practices, and long hair design. But it also includes pedicuring, facials, waxing, artificial nails, make-up, and advanced hair designs.

“The first year, we begin with basic knowledge and skills, which is expanded on each year.

For example, in year one we begin with a basic manicure and in year two we add on services, such as paraffin wax and/or gel nail polish. We also offer cosmetology at the junior high level.”

Estey always had a keen interest in this field.

She took a Cosmetology course in high school, but didn’t carry on with it as her main goal was to be-

come a teacher. After graduating from university and beginning her teaching career she decided to further explore the area of Cosmetology.

“I enrolled in some courses on nail care and make-up, which I used in my personal life as well as in a little side business.

With my keen interest in cosmetology and the esthetics courses under my belt I decided it would be rewarding for me to be able to teach and share my passion and knowledge with my students.”

According to her, it is important that the school provides students with as many educational and career pathways/opportunities as possible before they graduate from high

Obituary Esther Lavina Danielson (Erickson) Sept. 25, 1930 - April 11, 2021 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Esther Lavina Danielson (Erickson) on April 11, 2021 at the age of 90. Esther was born on September 25, 1930 in Ashmont, Alberta to Julia (Kindseth) and Carl Erickson.

Esther was a resident at the River Crest Care Centre in Fort Saskatchewan, AB for the last 7 months.

Prior to moving to River Crest Care Centre, she was a resident of the Country Cottage Retirement Residence in Sherwood Park.

Esther is survived by her daughter, Susan (Joe) Brown of Pincher Creek, AB, and son, George (Kerry) Danielson of Sherwood Park, AB. 5 grandchildren, Megan (Darrell) Danielson, Krista (JJ) Danielson, Larissa (Mitch) Danielson, all of Sherwood Park, AB, Brandon (Sydney) Brown and Michallie Brown of Lethbridge, AB. 8 great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Carson, Aryanna, Ivy, Kai, Gage, Amelia and Mason.

Esther is also survived by her sister, Vi (Erickson) Voje of Rocky Mountain House, AB, brother, Ed (Olga) Erickson of Kelowna, BC, and Clarice Olson of Minnesota, USA. As well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Esther was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Elder Donald Leland Danielson, in June of 2004, and her brothers Milo Erickson and Obed Erickson, sister-in-law Lavina Olsen, brothers-in-law, Norman Voje and Ross Danielson.

She will be missed and never forgotten.

school, which is one of the primarty reasons for a course like Cosmetology.

“As well, the curriculum that is taught in the Cos program contains important life skills like personal and professional practices, we teach students how to care for themselves so that they can use those skills outside of school and later in the future,” Estey added.

“It is important that we teach our students that beauty comes from within, rather than from the outside or on the surface level. Our goal is to foster confidence, selfawareness and personal identity in our students while offering a safe and caring environment for them to explore those entities.”

Students will be learning the knowledge and skills, which are pertinent

Tofield School students practice hair styles as part of the Cosmetology program.

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to post-secondary courses; this will be a stepping stone for them.

“Part of the program is about learning how to set up your own salon and manage your time and money, and these skills are both essential and important for those that will be entering into the workforce,” Estey noted.

“When we are able to, we will be offering our products and services to the community, which will enhance real-life experiences for students. Students will become familiar and experienced with the basic knowledge and skills to enable a smooth transition into a stylist or an esthetics program or apprenticeship.”

She added that as part of the program they also delve into creating other beauty products such as bath bombs, jewelry, and scrubs.

“Our goal is to introduce junior high students to practical personal grooming techniques to use in their everyday routines. We hope to bring in products to sell and offer services at discounted rates in the future.”

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Volunteers in the community appreciated Moush John Tofield Mercury

As part of the National Volunteer Week being celebrated from April 1824, volunteers in the community were recognized with a gift box of apprecation.

These boxes were provided in partnership with Tofield/Beaver County West FCSS, Town of Tofield, Beaver County, Volunteer Alberta, and the Government of Alberta.

“We applied for a grant through Volunteer Alberta,” said Tracey Radley, Director of Tofield/Beaver County West FCSS. “Boxes contained a variety of items and were a small gesture of thanks to the volunteers for all the work they do in our communities.

We are truly grateful to these selfless individuals who help to make our communities wonderful places to live."

Seen here are Susan Lungal with Beaver County and Lynn Hryhirchuk from the Tofield/Beaver County West Advisory Committee.

PROPERTIES LAMONT COUNTY Modern Industrial Shop • 15,000 sq ft Industrial Shop built on 42.8 acres in Lamont County adjacent to the town of Lamont. Shop was built in 2006 with drive thru bays and has 24’ clear ceilings, 16’ by 16’ doors, floor sumps, exhaust fans, tool crib, 5-ton bridge crane, 600 amp power and 1,500 sq ft of office space. Site has access to highways 29, 15, 831. There is 15 acres of gravelled yard with chain link fencing. located at 195043 HWY 29 Lamont County. Price: $3,175,000 • N1/2 of NE ¼ -7-53-18-W4 71.80 acres, 8.77 acres yard with chain link fence, partially gravelled, power, 4 yard lights, could be commercial use if proper permit is obtained. Balance of parcel is fenced with 5 wire and 4 wire. 35± acres of hay. Corner of HWY 16 and RR 185. Price: $399,000 Seller is a licensed Realtor™ in the province of Alberta • W4-18-54-10 SW ¼ 160 acres 110± cultivated acres. RR 183 between TWP RD 540 and 542 Price: $320,000 • Parcel #1 Plan: 0826846 Block 1 Lot 2 Parcel #2 Plan: 0826846 Block 1 Lot 3 156.60 acres total 145 combined cultivated acres RR 175 and TWP 544 Price: $550,000 • W4-18-53-29-NE, Plan 0321318 Block 1 Lot 1, Plan 0321318 Block 1 Lot 2, 314.45 acres total. 2 miles from highway 16 fenced and cross fenced pasture. Total Price $675,000 • NW 1/4 -17-58-19-W4 160 acres good culitivated land in Lamont County Heartland. Price $640,000 • SW-16-56-W4 155.37 acres. Culitvated with a shop and power on property. Borders HWY 831 Price $580,000

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A community volunteer, extreme right, receives her ‘box of appreciation’ from Kevin Smook Beaver County Councillor and Tofield/Beaver County West Advisory Committee Chair and Tracey Radley, Director of Tofield/Beaver County West FCSS.

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FARM LAND IN CHIPMAN • S ½ of SW ¼ -20-54-18-W4 80 acres all in hay and trees near Highway 15. Price $150,000 • SW ¼ 30-54-18-W4 (North ½) 78.83 acres fenced pasture land Price $140,000 • SW ¼, 30-54-18-W4 (South ½)- 72.12 acres fenced pasture land Price $130,000 BEAVER COUNTY ACREAGES • W4-16-4836-SW 160 acres near Holden.

Small house, power, gas, and septic system well treed yard.Price $419,000 • W4-19-51-15-SE ¼ 155.9 acres usable for pasture of hay near Tofield.

Fenced and cross fenced with multiple water sources. RR 192 and TWP Rd 512. Price $519,000 TWO HILLS COUNTY RECREATION LAND • W4-12-55-27 NW 146 acres with 1/2-mile frontage on the North Saskatchewan river. HWY 29 and RR 123 50± acres of cultivation power at property Nicely treed lot for a building site. Price $350,000 STRATHCONA COUNTY • 39.29 acres R.V. Storage Park with permit for 600 trailers Price $2,160,000 Hobby Farm • 53142 RGE RD 224 40.03 acres with 35 ± cultivation. 1950 built 1000 sq ft bungalow on property with large shop and various other buildings. Future local industrial zoning on property and located in Bremner concept plan. Price $1,295,000

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