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Tofield 4H Beef & Multi Club Annual Turkey Bingo a success

Gravity Dance Force Studio hosts its 2nd Christmas Annual

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Tofield Atoms score two big wins at home

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Tofield kicks off festive season with Annual Winterfest

The Town of Tofield along with 14 other local groups made Tofield WinterFest 2019 another event to remember. Seen here are Sunshine Villa residents tap dancing, led by Julie Ishida (centre) as part of Gravity Dance Force’s Chirstmas event. Please see pages 9 and 12 for more WinterFest activities. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO

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Annual Tofield 4H Beef & Multi Club Turkey Bingo a crowd-puller at Winterfest 2019 Moush John Tofield Mercury

The Tofield Community Hall was the place to be this past Friday evening, Nov. 29, as the Tofield 4H Beef & Multi Club hosted their Annual Turkey Bingo.

The event had a huge turnout with tables laid end to end filled up with bingo fans and participants.

“Through this event we provide a family event and environment for people of all ages to enjoy,” said Kari Cameron, one of the main organizers of the event. “This is also one of our major fundraisers to raise funds for our members to be able to attend 4H events, purchase attire, organize

events among other things.”

According to Cameron, attendance is consistent every year.

“The attendance seems to be consistent each year . . . members of Tofield and area look forward to our annual event,” Cameron added. “We are very fortunate to have support from the community and our alumni members!”

At the entrance there was a bake sale on too, with the concession being run by 4H members, who went around with a cart load of snacks and beverages so that participants could focus.

The evening started with the pledge and the Continued on Page 7 Lindsay Suchy, left, holds up her sheet in sheer delight after winning a round at the Annual Bingo event, as her friend looks on. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO

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Angie Granberg’s grandson, Beck Granberg at Breakfast with Santa. SUBMITTED PHOTO/ANGIE GRANBERG Moush John Tofield Mercury

Tofield held its annual Christmas weekend in the form of Tofield WinterFest 2019 from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, as people from the community and surrounding areas participated in the activities.

On Friday evening, Nov. 29, the Community Hall was packed with bingo lovers (see page 2), as the Tofield 4H Beef & Multi Club hosted their annual event.

On Saturday, Nov. 30, the day started off with ‘Breakfast with Santa’ at the Legion, followed by the Festival of Trees in the afternoon at the Community Hall; and “Elf” capping off the afternoon.

In the evening, the ‘downtown parade’

started off the show, which was followed by Lighting of the Tree and caroling; family dance, and fireworks at the ball diamond.

From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, the IGA parking lot had the ‘Stuff the Bus’ event going on, where people could buy hampers from the store, and owner/operator Dave Hare or Dave Sr. as he is known in the community, would match the hampers going to the Tofield and Area Food Bank.

“This year we sold about 400 ‘hampers of hope’, and we have been participating in this program for eight years now I think,” Hare said. “This year also marks the 40th

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Dancers performed Christmas numbers for their families on Sunday at the Community Hall as part of the Tofield WinterFest 2019. MOUSH JOHN PHOTOS. Moush John

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Despite the Tofield WinterFest having a lot of attractions, one of the main highlights was on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 1, as Gravity Dance Force’s young dancers took to the stage to entertain.

“When our two-, three, four-, and five-year olds hit the stage, all the hard work and prep goes out the window,” said Twyla Taylor, the main organizer and owner of the local dance studio. “The reward we all get to see watching our little future stars on the stage has a way of warming hearts and making families so proud of their brave little dancers!”

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spanning various genres, the ‘fearless’ performers charmed the crowd at the Tofield Community Hall, and danced to huge applause.

“We start choreography in the beginning of November to prepare all our five and unders for the Christmas Show,” Taylor explained. “We only include the littles in our Christmas Show so we can showcase cuteness, get our littles prepared for the big stage in the spring, and they always have a way of spreading Christmas cheer and love for the community.”

According to Taylor, preparation is always a challenge and work, but for her and her team the show is all about fun.

“We are always a sold out show and a wonderful way for all the littles’ families to come watch,” Taylor added. “With the help of amazing teachers and assistants and some fabulous parents and my family, we are able to run a smooth, light-hearted and adorable show.”

Taylor also acknowledged the “surprise tap number” from the ladies of the Sunshine Villa.

“We had an amazing afternoon entertaining our community and spreading some early Christmas cheer alongside the WinterFest, which has been our objective when we began this event,” Taylor said.

“Santa has been a favourite too in our studio!”

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Loose Ends: The Queen and I

Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

Our marriage turned 51 years old on November 20th. We tied the knot in 1968, a Leap Year. If memory serves, a woman

can propose marriage in a Leap Year, something I’ve always attributed to Sadie Hawkins, a character from the Lil Abner comic strip who was given her own special day devoted to chasing down a husband. But Sadie Hawkins Day is on an unspecified day in November, not every four years on February 29th.

Not that I asked; the Leap Year thing was completely coincidental.

Honest! Next year is another Leap Year, when we

can fool ourselves into thinking we’ve been married a mere 13 years, spring chickens wearing hip-hugger jeans!

I was surprised to learn that Queen Elizabeth (still a mere Princess) and Prince Philip were also married on November 20th, although this year they celebrated 72 years together, so we’ve got less than no chance of catching up.

The real surprising part is that they got married in November. In the winter.

Don’t the Royals have to ride through the streets in an open horse-drawn carriage on their way to and from the church, part of the hullaballoo that comes with a royal wedding?

England in the winter doesn’t sound like a comfortable time for a carriage ride, especially in a wedding dress. The people crowding the route for a glimpse of the happy couple would rebel if all they got were the bride and groom’s faces from beneath thick fur (faux, of

course) cover-ups. Elizabeth performing the royal wave in woolly mittens?

No, show us the diamond rings flashing in the sun!

We had very little pomp and ceremony. I remember slipping on snowy walks in heels, grateful that it wasn’t snowing but shivering in the little cotton lace number I picked up at Sears for $20 and a little bit of fluff on my head, the only hat I ever owned except for a straw cowboy hat that went well with the

bibbed overalls I wore one Halloween.

We shared the restaurant where we and our wedding party of two went for supper with loud football fans who gaped at us like they thought we were oddly dressed for the CFL Western Final. Our open coach was a green ’61 Chevy that Hubby still calls ‘that cheap thing,’ but it had a good heater and no royal waves were necessary.

Maybe I’ll perfect one for our 72nd.

Impaired driving on Hwy. 14 near Holden causes motor vehicle collision Sgt. John Powell Tofield RCMP

During the past week Tofield RCMP responded to 59 calls for service. Included in the calls for service were three motor vehicle collisions and a false alarm.

On Nov. 25, Tofield RCMP received a call of a theft from a residence near Tofield. The caller had been completing some renovations at location and on returning Monday, found several of his tools had been stolen from the location.

On Nov. 25, a business in Tofield reported a break-in. The caller reported they had located a

spot where suspects had cut the chain link fence to enter the property. It does not appear anything was taken from the premises at the time.

On Nov. 28, a resident of Beaver County reported a theft from his rural property. The caller reported having several items including coveralls, solar panels, and other miscellaneous items stolen from his property.

On Nov. 28, Tofield RCMP were called to a theft and mischief to a motor vehicle. The caller reported a bus was parked at the location and suspect(s) stole items from the engine leaving it inoperable.

On Nov. 30, Tofield RCMP were called to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 14 near Holden. RCMP arrived and located the suspect attempting to get vehicle out of the ditch. On speaking with the driver, the RCMP noted signs of alcohol consumption.

The driver provided a sample of his breath into a roadside screening device, the results of which were a fail. The driver had injuries and was

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Who shall cast the first stone?

EDITORIAL Kerry Anderson Tofield Mercury Publisher

One of the best lessons from The Bible is not being observed enough in our hypocritical modern society.

Challenged by a crowd to judge a woman accused of adultery, punishable by stoning, Jesus stated: “He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone at her.” Listening to their own consciences, the gathering disassembled in the Biblical account.

Current and former NHL players, coaches, management, fans and broadcasters are all apparently without sin. A few weeks ago those people cast their stones at Don Cherry, and last week those same people cast their stones at recently fired NHL coaches Bill Peters and Mike Babcock. You’d think those two men shot their dogs.

The angry mob, all without sin themselves, have now cast their stones at the Sutters, and Marc Crawford. As former NHL coach Ken Hitchcock said last week, “They’re coming for everyone.”

It’s quite disgusting to watch the cowardly piling on.

First, Don Cherry, a good and charitable man beloved by millions, had his reputation and career destroyed for a comment suggesting perhaps all Canadians (but particularly new Canadians, AKA “You People”) need to respect the young boys who lost their lives at war to protect the freedoms of Canada by wearing a poppy.

Don is 85 years old, and has donated countless time, effort and money to bring awareness to the sacrifices Canadian troops have made for our country. Part of the reason we have a military is to save our freedoms so that we can have, and express, our opinions. Yet, Don Cherry was not allowed to give his in case he may have hurt someone’s

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feelers? Seemingly the only person who came to Cherry’s defence was Bobby Orr, who said Cherry is one of the most wonderful people he knows and is absolutely not a racist.

Only four years ago Mike Babcock was given the largest contract ever to a coach.

He was coming off incredible success with the Detroit Red Wings, and Toronto wanted a Stanley Cup so lured Babcock to coach the young, talented Leafs.

After a poor start to the season the Leafs

fired him, and immediately a questionable coaching experiment hit the news with accusations that he was psychologically abusing players - in particular star Mitch Marner.

Then this past week former coach Bill Peters, a Babcock protege, had his reputation and career destroyed after a disgruntled former minor league player said he used the “N” word when referring to the music the player was blasting in the dressing room 10 years ago.

The current Flames were asked if Peters ever used this type of language while coaching them, and the answer was no. I interviewed Peters many times when he was a young coach just starting out with the Killam Jr. B Wheat Kings and never once had the impression he was racist or anything other than a very bright and talented young hockey coach.

Such a shame. A racist isn’t someone who utters a single word. It’s in the heart

and soul. The social justice warriors who have infiltrated the world of professional hockey have set quite a precedent.

Are they themselves able to say they have never uttered a poor choice of words in anger, or made a wrong decision at their workplace?

When did we become so sanctimonious and unforgiving as a society, and so ready to condemn someone and destroy their entire existence because of one bad choice?

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Tofield 4H Bingo

Tofield RCMP report Continued from Page 5

Members of the Tofield 4H Beef & Multi Club pose for a group shot after the event.

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rules of bingo being explained to all those in attendance for the first time.

Cameron said that the members of the club are looking forward to vari-

ous projects this year, and all fundraising efforts go a long way.

Among the many people who played that evening were those who had come from Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Vegreville, and other places

besides the surrounding communities of Tofield, Ryley, and Holden.

“We have the Beaver District 4H Show and Sale in Tofield in April 2020, which will be our next big event,” Cameron added.

Obituary Margaret (Kallal) Dickson

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our mother, Margaret Dickson, aged 93. Mom passed away peacefully on October 31, 2019 at Bow View Manor, Calgary. Tofield was truly Mom’s home; however in 2013, when she was faced with declining health, she moved to Calgary to be closer to her children.

Mom was an inspiration to her family.

She believed that,

‘Life is what you make it,’ and she was personally determined to lead a life that was richly grounded in faith, friends and family.

We remember her not only as a great mother; but also as a proud Sergeant in the Canadian Women’s Auxiliary Corp, a nurse, a Catholic lay leader, a community volunteer, a bridge player, an avid gardener and a keen traveler. Mom lived with a sense of optimism and thankfulness for all of her blessings.

Mom is survived by her children Bob, Ruth (Jim), Rita and Allan (Tineke); nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren; her sisters Dorothy Shewchuk and Connie Hatherton; her broth-

er Lawrence Kallal; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Mom’s life is set for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2nd. Following the Mass at the Tofield Catholic Church and inurnment, friends and family are invited to join us for a reception at the Tofield Legion. We sincerely appreciate all of the support that the Tofield community provided Mom, especially as her needs increased.

Memorial donations are gratefully accepted by Catholic Social Services Edmonton, The Canadian Legion or a charity of choice.

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Due to the circumstances, a blood demand was made and blood samples were seized from the driver. The driver was issued a 72hour licence suspension and his vehicle was seized. No criminal charges have been laid however they may be after the blood is analyzed by the forensic lab.

On Nov. 30, Tofield RCMP were called to a firearms call in Beaver County. The caller reported suspect(s) in an older blue Chev Suburban with a spare tire on

the top, shooting from the vehicle. The caller attempted to get closer but the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed.

RCMP made patrols but were unable to locate the vehicle.

On Dec. 1, Tofield RCMP were called to assist Edmonton Police Service with a stolen vehicle which was being followed by EPS helicopter. The vehicle was being covertly followed until a spike belt could be utilized. The spike belt was successfully deployed and disabled the vehicle. Three suspects were arrested and transported to Edmonton to be processed.

On Dec. 1, a resident of Tofield reported they were the victim of a fraud. The caller reported there were fraudulent cheques written and cashed against the caller’s account.

On Dec. 2, Beaver County Fire department and Tofield RCMP called to a vehicle fire in Beaver County. The fire was extinguished however not before the vehicle received considerable damage.

No licence plate was located and the VIN could not be located. The vehicle was seized for Edmonton Auto theft to complete an examination on the vehicle.

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Battle River School Division trustees vote to reduce board size Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter

The Battle River School Division (BRSD) Board of Trustees passed a motion at their October meeting to reduce the overall number of trustees on the board from eight to five for the future.

In a series of public consultations held this spring in each ward, consultant David Steele presented the results of a review of the electoral ward representation and boundaries.

Last May, Board Chair Norman Erickson told participants in Sedgewick, “It’s been 25 years since those boundaries were set. The population has changed since then, and we thought it was prudent to review.”

Steele noted in his presentation that from 1981 to 2016, population trends have seen more people move into larger communities.

The present system has four wards within the Division: City of Camrose, County of Camrose, Beaver County, and Flagstaff County. From each ward, two trustees were elected, giving each ward 25 per cent say on the board.

Alberta Education has regulations requiring that board representation fairly represent population figures, allowing a variance of 25 per cent higher or lower.

In 1996, for example, Camrose had 33.8 per cent of the population, and had a 25 per cent representation on the board. That figure was within or close to the allowed variance.

When the figures were updated using the 2016 Census, Camrose City rose to 38.6 per cent population of the BRSD’s region, Camrose County to 23, Beaver County at 20.8, and Flagstaff County at 17.6 per cent.

The rural wards contain 61.4 per cent of the population, but retain 75 per cent of the board.

By Alberta Education standards, Camrose City and Flagstaff County are individually both outside of the allowed variance (in this case, they are allowed a 25 per cent variance of 25 per cent of the region’s total population; or specifically, must be within 6.25 per cent than a one-quarter share of the population the original ward system was based on.) In 2016, both wards were outside the allowed variance.

Steele projected that population trends will see the gap continue to grow.

During the consultation period, the board was reviewing a number of potential solutions to the population to representation disparity.

One of these included a proposal that the total number of trustees be reduced from eight to five, dropping

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each county down from two trustees to one, but keeping the City of Camrose with two trustees.

With this configuration, giving each county 20 per cent board representation puts all three within the variances allowed by the province, and giving Camrose 40 per cent of the board representation gives the city population room to grow.

Other solutions proposed included dropping to six trustees, with two in the City of Camrose, three between Camrose and Beaver County and one in Flagstaff County; or seven trustees, with three from the City of Camrose, and four from new boundaries between the three counties; or keeping eight trustees, but redistributing them, with three for the city, and five for rural, again with new boundaries.

Steele said that new boundaries would require approval from the Minister of Education, but would not substantially change anything else about the division or how it runs.

He presented feedback from all four public consultations as well as comparisons from schools around the province before the board considered making any changes.

During their September 2019 Board meeting, trustees initially defeated a motion to change to five trustees (two for the city, one for each of the counties), and defeated a second motion in-

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creasing the board to nine trustees, with three for the city, and two for each of the counties.

But at their October 2019, meeting, trustees considered a new motion reducing the total board to five trustees, with two from Camrose and one each from each of the three counties. This motion was passed.

No changes will be made to the current board. This change will not take place until the next municipal election, scheduled for the fall of 2021.

Diane Hutchinson, Communications Director for the Division, says a lot of work has to be done between now and then to get ready for this change.

During the Flagstaff County public consultation, held in Sedgewick, Steele said to all participants, “It is important not to get into a ‘my schools’ vs. ‘your schools’ mindset.”

Erickson was quick to agree, saying that the present board tries to represent all areas, “We were elected to represent all the division’s kids.

“This is my second term on the board. Eight people have worked, we are eight people at one table looking at the entire Battle River Region.

“Whatever decision we make, I don’t think that’s going to change.

“The board felt it was our duty to examine the issue, and that’s what we are doing here.”

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Christmas Continued from Page 3 year of ‘Breakfast with Santa,’ which is amazing.

I would like to thank all the other sponsors that helped us to put this together – The Tofield Mercury, Tofield Legion, Tofield Fire Rescue, Photographer Angie Granberg, IGA, and the most important guy Santa himself and his elf; we also had some help from the Tofield School this year who helped in the clean up.”

The ‘Breakfast with Santa’ raised $885.25 and the ‘Hampers of Hope’ raised $2500 for a total of $3,385.25.

“This is a great event and so are the people of Tofield as one can tell by

the amount of support they give,” Hare added.

“This shows that there’s a great amount of pride and human kindness that Tofield has to offer.”

Town of Tofield Mayor Deb Dueck and her councillors were spotted throughout the weekend at various events.

“Winterfest was a great success again for 2019,” Dueck said. “One notable event of all the activities held in conjunction with WinterFest 2019 was the 40th anniversary of “Santa with Breakfast”!

Thank you to Dave Hare and all the other groups, businesses and volunteers that host the breakfast – the kids and families enjoyed good food, fellowship, and a special visit with Santa.”

Winterfest seems to gain momentum with additional events and activities coming on board each year, according to Dueck.

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Beaver County council passes motions on BMS transition to municipally controlled corporation Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council passed five motions on the Beaver Municipal Solutions' municipally controlled corporation transition Nov. 20.

But several aspects of concern for the county have held up the county's full approval. The county is the only one out of five member municipalities that has yet to approve the MCC deal. Other municipalities have expressed impatience about the hold up.

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) convinced council to approve a motion that would amend the draft agreement to indicate a public at large professional board must be established on "day one" of operations at the MCC. In other words, there would be no transitional board to work out the details of how such an operation would proceed.

"The deciding factor moving forward is to have the board set up before the transition," said Hrabec, citing another such entity in the province that had "growing pains" and "no elected officials on the board" to deal with them.

Hrabec said the advantage to having an elected board immediately instead of waiting is to increase transparency "substantially."

"In the past transparency was an issue at BMS," he said, although that has improved in recent years. "In the last two years, BMS and (its) administration have moved the ball forward." Hrabec also said the "cumulative effects of neighbours (living near the landfill) should be addressed prior to BMS approval," citing the need for a "proper and ease of access to information" such as the transition's business plan. Even with access through the county and BMS websites, he said that "information is still not easily accessible" due to technology issues.

"That information has to be there," he said.

Hrabec also said he was "dis-

appointed with some of the members that push ahead with the MCC," despite these issues being resolved. "Most are concerned with the money rather than the issues."

The landfills tracking mud onto the highway is still an ongoing problem. Hrabec applauded the efforts of BMS in fixing it but "the best is not good enough sometimes," calling the road impassable at times.

He said that, although member municipalities "talk about money" in terms of the BMS transition, the road needs to be made safer for residents.

And a memorandum of agreement for "certain residents" living near the landfill on purchasing their property is necessary should these residents decide to leave in future.

"Some seniors want to live out their lives there and their issues should be addressed."

Hrabec also advocated for Beaver County to get the same amount from the Good Neighbour Grant as Ryley gets, as compensation for county ratepayers living near the waste treatment area. Elected officials need to work for their residents as opposed to just monetary considerations, he said, adding two years ago when first elected as a councillor he had never heard of the MCC. "Money doesn't buy happiness or health," he said, adding many residents have given the county credit for trying to address these issues.

"At the end of the day, a lot of residents said at the open house that it's not all about money, that money doesn't mean jack to me and I don't think it means jack to a lot of the residents," he concluded.

Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) agreed. "I've talked to a lot of people who don't want it rushed," he said, and told him "to get it done right…We're being cautious because that's the direction we've been given."

And Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) wanted to ensure that a previous initiative to

bring garbage in from British Columbia was dropped.

"Is that Vancouver initiative taken out?" he asked, noting the presenter at the county's information session said it was. "I heard loud and clear from the public hearing," that people did not want inter-provincial garbage that can bring in rats and other rodents into Beaver County.

Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1) who sits as a county representative on the BMS board told council that the MCC executive summary states that additional tonnage would come from Alberta.

"That addresses that issue bang on for the current business plan," said Smook. In future, any change to that would require the approval of all the member municipalities in unanimous consent.

When Kallal said the MCC steering committee wanted to proceed with incorporation "right away," Hrabec said he "wants these issues dealt with first.

"I think this transition is one of the biggest ways it could go sideways," he said, which is why the MCC elected professional board needs to be in place and "take control" on the first day of Claystone Inc., the incorporated form of BMS. CAO Bob Beck said that, if issues are to be dealt with first, an MCC meeting should be held to inform them of the county's position.

Smook suggested "locking down the issues" by motion before bringing them to the MCC, in order to have "a solid direction to try and move it forward."

In making his motion concerning the need for a professional board, Hrabec said: "They're telling us to hurry up but if it goes forward we would still be in transition (without the board in place)."

"That's the biggest concerns," said Kallal, a board established and an updated business plan in place. He wanted to know what the urgency was for estab-

lishing the incorporation, but Smook said the process has been ongoing for the past four years or longer.

Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) stated that the council would get more concerns at the public hearing for the incorporation, and the new entity "will have to deal with the roads."

Another motion was passed ensuring "consistent posting of relevant information on county and BMS publications, webpages and social media.

"Transparency needs to be front and centre because people can't ask questions if they don't have the information," said Hrabec.

"I want it known that this council is dealing with that right now," said Kallal, regarding the road issues like mud, traffic and other cumulative effects. "I want that documented."

Added Hrabec: "The mud issue has to be dealt with, it's been the worst year ever," blaming both BMS and Clean Harbors for the situation. And he said residents living a half mile from the landfill need agreements to buy them out in future.

A motion was passed that the county request an agreement or strategy with BMS, or an amendment to the business plan, to deal with cumulative effects or impacts and measurable solutions, to be determined after the public hearing. And to deal with adjacent landowners' concerns.

"These (issues) are holding up the MCC (transition)," said Pederson. "Does it all have to be dealt with before the creation of the MCC?" Kallal replied that he wanted to let the public know that the council is dealing with these issues.

"These have been outstanding issues for years," added Hrabec.

"We're in a position here if we're going to do it, let's do it right."

He added: "It's a "good time to get BMS' ear," he said. "It's easier to deal with it now than

later. If we go forward there's nothing to hold people accountable."

CAO Beck suggested formally requesting that the concerns be included in the business plan or the member services charter, stating: "It's an ongoing commitment to address these issues."

Hrabec said: "I'm happy with that at the very least."

Council agreed by motion to recommend to the MCC that one public hearing be held rather than holding five separate municipal hearings. The meeting would be held in Ryley.

"One public hearing would mean other municipalities would hear the concerns about the local area," said Beck, who noted that all municipalities must agree on a business plan in order to hold a public hearing.

The next meeting of the MCC steering committee was slated for Dec. 5.

The final motion was passed in a split decision with Councillor Bruce requesting a recorded vote. Bruce objected to the idea of administrative bonuses stating a professional board should get a good salary, "but that's all they're going to get."

Smook stated that BMS has "one of the lowest in the region," adding attracting good employees makes it necessary.

"How do you justify to the average person in Beaver County these bonuses," replied Bruce, adding that the committee determining this has a conflict of interest: "You're putting the fox in charge of the hen house."

He added he has "nothing against fair compensation."

Councillors Hrabec and Bruce voted against the motion, which stated: "…that the new MCC Board review the salary and bonus structure policy.

Councillors Kallal, Smook and Pederson were in favour.

Councillors Bruce and Hrabec were opposed.

Bruce said the motion would not prevent further such bonuses from happening in the future.

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RMA Insurance officials visit with County Council

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Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council heard from a Rural Municipality Association (RMA) Insurance delegation asked to attend council's Nov. 20 meeting.

"We were asked to come out and address some denials (the county) has had," from RMA, said RMA Insurance representative Dayna Johnson.

Claims examiner Lacey Barnhard discussed the process of making claims: "Our job is to look at every aspect (of a claim) and make sure a decision is made in your best interests," she said, adding that "denials can be overturned."

She said the Municipal Government Act can be utilized "to make sure you are taken care of."

In terms of land flood issues, Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) wanted to know if RMA Insurance uses lawyers in those decisions. Barnhardt replied that RMA "always consults with Alberta Environment," and any other departments involved with water flow. Plus, RMA "looks at back history" and what former decisions were made that could affect the current situation. And an environmental lawyer might be consulted.

The "main concern," she said, is if the water flow is based on county policy or is a natural occurrence. RMA can also get erosion and water tests done. These costs are included in the regular insurance claim.

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said a main concern for council is if the RMA needs to report back to the county regarding its decisions. Barnhard said that can happen "if it directly affects council legally or otherwise," and they can talk to the county CAO. However, different claims examiners are different in how they communicate. "It depends on the person and type of claim," she said. If there is a claim denied, then a call is made to inform the claimant.

But Hrabec said that council "needs to know the guidelines," adding: "It's important for us to know there is some form of line of progression...We're concerned it took so long to respond." Barnhard said the concerned party should call their office to confirm their claim has not been forgotten, even if an answer is not yet available.

"It's important we understand the answer and also the basis of the answer so we are properly informed when we get the call from the claimant," explained Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook.

Barnard replied that she "loves innovationâ&#x20AC;¦We are changing a lot of our communication threshold," she said. "We want to get examiners involved (regarding) big ticket items." That could include in future a quarterly report giving the status of files as open or closed.

"People who have made complaints sometimes come to councillors for answers," said Hrabec, and councillors may need to know if a file is still ongoing or "open."

"Sometimes we end up siding with them and don't realize the decision is made," he said.

Barnard said they can keep that "in mind."

Smook asked if the county proceeds despite a denial by the insurance company, if this means the county's insurance would be affected in some way.

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But she added: "The other side is that it might be a political decision," she said. "It's up to you."

"If the county decides to look after the individual (whose claim is denied) it won't impact the next claim," added RMA Insurance representative John Hackwell.

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The following Development Applications have been APPROVED (except where otherwise noted) by the Development Officer under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No. 98-801, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

Beaver County Strategic Plan

APPEAL DEADLINE: December 18, 2019 Application No. 020020-19-D0061 Applicant: Kinsella Transit Mix Ltd Location: SE-16-46-11-W4 Development: Expansion of Sand and Gravel Pit

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Beaver County Council is pleased to announce the approval of the Beaver County Strategic Plan (2020 – 2030). The Plan was approved unanimously at the Council Meeting of November 20, 2019. The Strategic Plan serves as an aspirational guiding document created to maximize the collective efforts of our community and achieve the most beneficial results possible.

Strategic plans have always been useful to align collective effort but have historically been under-utilized to drive decision-making. There are numerous reasons for this but one of the biggest contributors has been our growth. When times are relatively good, it can be difficult to understand the need to focus on a long-term plan with short, medium, and long-term targets.

As the community is likely aware, Beaver County is facing numerous significant challenges as we look to the future. These include expectations from a new Provincial Government, an assessment base that is shrinking in some key areas, and global influences that are being felt much closer to home than ever before. In times like these, a long-term plan for prosperity is critical for our future success.

This Strategic Plan is different than many others that have preceded it and many others from other municipalities. Our Strategic Plan has goal statements and complementary results as the drivers for future decisionmaking. These elements provide more clarity than has ever been seen in our Strategic Plans and raises the bar for common understanding and subsequent expectations for success.

As Reeve Jim Kallal has stated “this version of the Beaver County Strategic Plan sets a new standard for clarity of purpose while also being laser-focused on accountability for results. I am proud of the community’s collective efforts to get us here and excited to see Beaver County as a leader among other municipalities.”

The Strategic Plan can be found at www.beaver.ab.ca.

Community Events Viking Christmas Cheer Community Christmas Hamper Campaign Supporting the communities of Holden, Bruce, Viking. Kinsella, and eastern Beaver County. Registration Deadline December 9. Viking hamper pick up December 20. Holden Hampers pick up December 18. Registration forms are available at our Viking and Holden locations, or by contacting us at 780.336.4024. Thank you our communities for their ongoing generous support of this program!

Ryley Christmas Tree Light Up & Market Saturday, December 7th Market: 12-5pm @ Ryley Legion 5121 50 St. Tree Light up: 5:30pm sharp. Century Park 50 Ave. With Jolly guest and special gifts to first50 children 12 and under. Special Family Draws to Enter! Ham & potato dinner available Any venders wanting a table contact Angel @ 780-663-3653 or email angel@ryley.ca.

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Community Christmas Hamper Program Tofield/Ryley/Beaver County West Community Christmas Hamper Program intake forms are now available 5407 - 50 Street Tofield (Upstairs) 780-662-7067 Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Deadline to signup is Thursday, December 12.

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Tofield WinterFest 2019

Santa with Mayor Deb Dueck and Beaver County Councillor Gene Hrabec, caroling away.

Tofield Electric float in the parade.

The horse ride was one of the most popular activites on Saturday evening, despite the cold.

Bystanders cheer on float participants on Main Street.

Lions Club float in the parade.

Another well-decorated float distributing candies on Main Street.

Christmas tree lit up at the Lions Park.

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WinterFest fireworks bring revellers to ball diamonds Moush John Tofield Mercury

What started as an emotional experience way down in Raymond for Dan Hillyer, has become one of his favourite “things to do” at big events, such as the Tofield WinterFest.

On Saturday, Nov. 30, it was easy to tell by the number of cars at the ball diamonds and arena that something spectacular was about to take place – it was the annual pyromusical fireworks that

Hillyer and his crew had arranged for Tofield community members.

“In order to fire professional-grade fireworks you have to be certified and apprentice several shows,” Hillyer explained. “I didn't have the electronic firing system the first year either, so I recruited some friends and we rehearsed for hours to the music to get the timing down.”

For someone who is involved in so many community organizations and events, Hillyer is no novice when it cme to

pursuing what he loves.

“While visiting Raymond years ago with my family, I was invited to a fireworks display put on by a friend – it was a pyro-musical and I was hooked; it was kind of an emotional experience the way it was choreographed perfectly to music,” Hillyer recalled.

“I approached the town of Tofield with a short video clip and pitched a similar show here in Tofield.”

After his first year, Hillyer had an electronic firing system donated by

Bidding farewell to Sgt. Powell Moush John Tofield Mercury

With 19 years of RCMP career under his belt, Sgt. John Powell, who has been heading up the Tofield RCMP detachment will be saying goodbye to the community on Friday, Dec. 13.

“I have had the pleasure to work in several different detachments including Fort Saskatchewan, Fort McMurray, Leduc, Vegreville, and finally Tofield,” Powell said. “In my career I have had the opportunity to work as a general duty police officer as well as in specialized sections such as GIS working on homicides, drug projects, and major property crime investigations.”

During this time he found he was more drawn to being a front line police officer and working directly in the community.

“As a general duty police officer you are able to directly see the good of what a police officer does; this includes everything from educating youth, completing crime

prevention talks, or to catching the criminals who are victimizing hardworking citizens,” Powell explained. “A particularly notable file I was involved with here in Tofield was in regards to a break and enter to a residence investigation.“ Powell said that he and his team were able to locate and arrest a criminal in possession of the stolen property and lay several charges, returning stolen property to the victims of the break-andenter. T “The property not only included vehicles, household goods but items of extreme sentimental value being jewellery passed on from generation to generation,” Powell added.

“Being stationed in Tofield was a very rewarding experience and I really enjoyed working in the community and with the detachment members.”

Looking back Powell said, “A piece of advice I received in my career is to aspire to leave a detachment in better shape than it was when you arrived. I believe I accomplished this – although

his fireworks supplier.

“We got some sponsors and increased the budget a bit,” Hillyer said. “I finally got enough shows apprenticing to get my professional licence this September so this show was one that we introduced professional-grade fireworks into.”

This year was so cold the batteries in the electronic firing modules started to fail halfway through the show, which led Hillyer and his team to learn that the batteries should be popped in mo-

ments before the show.

“The plan is every year to add a little more and make the show a little bigger, a little better.,” Hilyer added. “I’m hoping to have this become a tourist attraction, something that people will talk about and invite their friends and family to come and see . . . something that warms hearts and lifts spirits! Already we have people drive in from the city every year to come and see the show, which is pretty awesome.”

10th Annual One-Stop Christmas Shopping Quilting, Sewing, Baking, Jams & Jellies, Nut Man, Tupperware, Sunset Gourmet, Basket Weaving, Wood Working, & Much More!

5316-53 St., Tofield Bernice Peter’s Home 780-446-2417

Friday Dec. 6th 1 pm - 8 pm Saturday Dec. 7th 10 am - 5 pm

Annual Dessert Night December 13th, 2019 @ Ryley Community Hall Come out for a night filled with Dessert!

Refreshments Available. Silent and Live Auction.

This year’s funds will be donated to The Cross Cancer Institution. Please come and support this cause with us!

Doors open @ 6. Silent Auction Till End of Live Auction. Live Auction @ 8:00 till finish.

Door Entry - $10, 6-12 yrs - $5, 5 and under - Free. getting a new detachment building would have been a nice touch!”

Questions Call or Text Lucy Upham @ 780-781-6014

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TM48/49c ____________________ Viking Farmers Market Christmas Market Thursday, December 12 2 to 5 p.m.

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30tfnc ____________________ Spacious Apartments for rent in Tofield with insuite laundry. Heat & water included. Ideal for family/seniors. 1) 2 bedroom - $800/month. 2) 3 bedroom - $975/month (2 baths). Contact: 780-9320041.

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Our practice is committed to and focused on providing excellent quality patient care.

We are looking for someone who is professional, reliable, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, is warm and friendly with patients.

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Remember When

BEST DECORATED: Doug Herrick’s bus load of students won the best decorated bus last Tuesday morning. Each route competed for the title at their first ever contest, which was judged by C. W. Sears students. This image appeared in the Tofield Mercury dated Dec. 21, 1999.

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Fill the Tree!

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Sports

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Atoms score two big wins at home Kerry Anderson Tofield Mercury

These are some of the results from the Northern Alberta Interlock Minor Hockey League games held recently.

Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the website, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.

No Novice scores have been posted.

Tofield Tier 3 Atoms (7-0-0) won two big home

games over the weekend.

On Saturday, Tofield beat Fort Saskatchewan 4-1.

Declan Girard (2g 1a) and Hudson Lungal (1g 2a) both had 3-point games.

Bentley Carson also scored, while Mason Jeffrey picked up an assist.

Lane Dehid had his shutout bid spoiled with only 5:54 remaining. He made 23 saves and had a .958 save percentage in the contest. On Sunday, Tofield cruised to a 9-2 win over Millet with Continued on Page 20

Tofield’s Bentley Carson in action against Millet on Sunday. MOUSH JOHN PHOTOS

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Atoms played Millet on Sunday beating them 9-2.

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Minor hockey

Continued from Page 19

Hudson Lungal scoring six times. Logan Suchy (1g 1a), Lane Dehid and Will Potratz also scored.

Assists went to; Declan Girard (2a), Jaxon Trudel (2a), Baylee Roberts, and Bentley Carson. Everett Zilkie made 28 saves to pick up the win in goal.

Tofield Tier 4 Peewees (4-2-1) won an 8-3 home game against Fort Saskatchewan on Sunday.

Kowyn Laschowski (2g 1a), Zachery McFadzean

(2g 1a), and Parker Stewart-Cantin each scored twice for Tofield, while Ty Rude and Koston McNabb scored singles. Picking up assists were; Jorden Suchy (3a), Sam Stephen (2a), and Ethan Turnbull (1a). Jacob Bigney got the win in goal for Tofield.

Tofield Tier 5 Peewees (1-4-0) were scheduled to play Fort Saskatchewan at Tofield Arena on Sunday but no score was posted.

Tofield Tier 3 Bantams (2-4-1) lost an 11-7 home

game against Mayerthorpe on Saturday with Seth Sideroff getting a hat trick. Other scorers were; Brampton Jennings (1g 2a), Christian Amirault (1g 1a), Hudson Stephen (1g), Carson Suchy (1g), Derek Liptak (1a), Davin Codd (1a), Zach Lungal (1a), Lukas Turnbull (1a), and Brody Van Engelen (1a).

On Sunday Tofield was at home when they skated to a 2-2 tie with Wetaskiwin.

The game was tied late in the third frame when Wetaskiwin scored with 3:57 remaining. Tofield fought back and tied the game on a Davin Codd goal with 1:30 left on the clock.

Kevin Bartsch also scored for Tofield. Assists went to; Zach Lungal (2a) and Caleb Lampitt. Caden Beaulac stopped 22 shots between the pipes for Tofield.

Tofield Tier 4 Midgets (2-2-1) beat Wabasca 10-2

Tofield’s Hudson Lungal in his attempt for another goal against Millet. Lungal scored six times in the game. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO at Tofield Arena on Friday.

Tofield jumped in front 6-0 in the opening period.

James Wipf had a hat trick in a 5-point game. Other scorers were; Bryce Hunt (1g 3a), Daniel Romaniuk (4a), Carter Chomik (2g 1a), Ethan Zemlak (1g 2a), Charlie Krahn (1g 2a),

Cody Forbes (1g 1a), Jesse Bueckert (2a), Marshall Korpak (2a), and Austin Vasconcelos (1g). Joshua Whitbread made 33 saves for the win.

Tofield’s Emmytt Yurkowski scored a goal for Strathcona AA Peewees (12-1-1) in their 6-0 win on

Saturday against Beaumont.

Tofield’s Landon Van Engelen scored a goal in the Northern Alberta Xtreme Elite 15s 7-0 win over Pacific Coast on Saturday. On Sunday, Landon picked up an assist in a 5-1 win over BWC.

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