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Tofield pharmacy one of the few to have vaccine, booking starts today MOUSH JOHN Editor Tofield’s PharmaChoice will be one of the few pharmacies in the province to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, according to owner, Darren Erickson.

“Ours was one of the pharmacies invited to participate in vaccine distribution by Alberta Health Services (AHS) about a month ago,” he said. “The limiting factor was the amount of vaccine available so only a limited number of pharmacies were chosen finally.”

Extra Pfizer vaccine was distributed in the pharmacies in the urban areas mostly, like Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer last week.

“This week AHS included rural Alberta and focused distribution to the pharmacies that did the most flu vaccines for the most susceptible population, which is 75 and

over, and also based on geographic areas. The program will expand very quickly with a goal of 1,300 pharmacies by the end of March.”

Tofield PharmaChoice was notified on March 4 that it will recieve the Moderna brand of vaccine.

Erickson explained that this product was chosen for rural Alberta because of the easier storage recommendations and longer expiry date.

“We will be able to start booking on March 10 for patients born in 1946 and earlier,” he added. “Age limits for booking will decrease one year for each day past March 10.

For example, those who were born in 1947 can start booking on March 11, those born in 1948 on March 12 and so on; this is to decrease the pressure on the phone and internet systems.”

Seniors can still book with AHS and if they have received an ap-

pointment with them, they should continue on that path, according to Erickson.

“Emerging evidence indicates that the booster dose should be administered in about a fourmonth timeline, and doses received at the pharmacy will be rebooked for follow up at that time,” he stated.

“Since limited vaccine is available, we urge residents to book ahead; we will not be accepting wlkins. We are very excited to be part of the initial rural portion of the vaccine rollout.

“With many seniors unable to make the trip to an AHS facility, we’re happy it is available in Tofield. Of course, we have to remember that the limiting step to this rollout will be vaccine supply and we will be booking as it becomes available!”

Erickson said that he has been asked a few times about the efficiency

Mary House, 80, receives the COVID-19 vaccine from Alyssa Zaderey in Calgary on Wednesday, Feb. 24. SUBMITTED PHOTO/ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES of the vaccine and which one is the best in the market at the moment.

“Although the efficacy of the four vaccines licensed for use in Canada can vary, the one thing they all do is prevent people from ending up in our hospital, ICU or passing away!” Erickson explained. “With a whole year of social distancing, isolating and wearing masks, I can see people being very relieved when they get their vaccine but remember, it takes at least 14 days to provide pro-

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tection. Masking and social distancing will continue until we reach a safe herd immunity which we think will be 70 to 80 per cent immunization.”

The vaccines that are being used are either dead viruses or mRNA vaccine.

According to Erickson, neither vaccine can integrate into our DNA. Increased size of phase studies allowed this vaccine to be developed very

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Fraud, thefts, and robbery keep Tofield RCMP busy PAGE 5

Loose Ends: The Little Things PAGE 5

Editorial: Trudeau’s gun hypocrisy by MP Damien Kurek PAGE 6

Grade 4 students build dioramas PAGE 15

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TOWN OF TOFIELD 2021 DOG LICENSE RENEWAL

Tofield resident turns to art in semi-retirement Moush John

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When Michael Mikulin decided to settle down in Tofield because of extended family connections and ties with the community, he wasn’t sure how he’d like to spend his semi-retirement days.

An electrician by profession, Mikulin said that he always had a knack for art and creativity.

“I’ve always been handy with my hands – my dad was a carpenter and he and I built a row boat when I was 10 years old and he taught me how to use all the hand tools he owned, and he never owned an electric tool in his life! He sat

down a can of paint and brushes and would ask me to paint away.”

Recalling his early years in school, Mikulin said that he was in the top of his art classes, and was known as “inventive”, “imaginative”, and as “someone with a keen eye”.

These are the epithets he is living up to in his 60s after retiring from being an electrician.

“I invest my time and resources in art now because I‘ve always felt close to it, and that I could be an artist, but working as an electrician and providing for my family came first,” he explained. “Now that I’m semi-retired I have the time and motivation to pursue my artistic capa-

Michael Mikulin in his studio working on a painting. bilities, both as a painter and as a sculptor. I’m always working on ideas for future paintings and sculptures; as a sculptor I get a feeling of fulfillment as I can use my imagination and skills to produce a piece that will also make others expand their

horizons, and the feelings are very simular with paintings – I get a lot of gratification just building the canvas and frame, and I am hopeful that others are inspired by me and don’t shy away.”

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Holden woman sentenced to 18 years for killing husband appeals, petition garners more than 11,000 votes Moush John Tofield Mercury

Holden’s Helen Naslund pleaded guilty to killing her husband Miles Naslund, 49, in September 2011, and on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 was sentenced by the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench to 18 years.

On Thursday, Feb. 25 Naslund filed a notice asking the Alberta Court of Appeal to review her sentence, according to which ‘the 18-year sentence brings the administration of justice into

disrepute.’

The document further states that the sentencing judge failed to give proper consideration to her history of domestic abuse.

Crown prosecutor Dallas Sopko and defence lawyer Darin Sprake presented a joint sentencing submission recommending the 18-year sentence, which was accepted by Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Sterling Sanderman.

A group that calls itself ‘Women Who Choose To Live’ has started a peti-

tion on the site change.org, stating that they’d like to appeal the ‘Draconian 18-Year Sentence of Alberta Abuse Survivor Helen Naslund.’

The group is supporting an appeal of Alberta abuse survivor Helen Naslund’s 18-year sentence for manslaughter.

They said that this survivor of three decades of male violence defended herself against the constant threat of being killed by her abusive husband.

They also wish to ap-

Camrose County Agricultural Communications Committee 2021 Scholarship Scholarship Amount $1,000 Eligibility Requirements: • Students must be in Grade 10, 11, or 12, • Must be a resident of Camrose County, • Previous Camrose County scholarship award winners are ineligible, • Essay should be 1,000 to 1,500 words in length OR video presentation should be 4 to 5 minutes in length.

Selected Topics Please select from one of the following: 1. Having a career in agriculture might not mean that you are driving a tractor. Describe the diversity of careers in agriculture and why they are worth considering.

2. Food waste is present in all pieces of the food cycle - from farm to grocery store, to home. What is the impact of food waste in Canada and what are the solutions?

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peal the sentence of her son, Neil Naslund.

‘A similar appeal is warranted in the case of her son, Neil, who assisted his mother in freeing herself from that constant threat. Allowing the current sentence to stand would constitute a grave miscarriage of justice.’

So far they have received more than 11,000 signatures.

Elizabeth Sheehy, a professor of emerita of

law at the University of Ottawa and author of Defending Battered Women on Trial, and retired judge Lynn Ratushny, who conducted the Canadian Self Defence Review, which analyzed the cases of 98 Canadian women convicted of killing their abusive partners, wrote in the Dec. 10, 2020 Edmonton Journal why such an appeal is warranted, stating that ‘as the window to appeal Helen Naslund’s guilty plea

and sentence for killing her abusive husband closed this week, we see another woman’s life laid to waste by male violence and justice system failures. In March, she pled guilty to manslaughter and in October, she was sentenced by the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench to 18 years for her actions. Her case raises many questions, fuelling our serious concern that a grave miscarriage of justice has occurred.’

Obituary ELEANOR JACOBSON Sept. 3, 1941 - Mar. 1, 2021 Eleanor Irene Jacobson went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on March 1, 2021 at the age of 79 years.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Marvin; daughter Charlene (Bruce) Nickel; son Trevor; grandchildren Madison, Kayla, and Shaylynn Nickel; sisters Ethel Brager and Doris Severson, and brother Milton (Shirley) Olson. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Brittani Nickel; sister Esther Ellingson; brother Arnold Olson; and brothers-in-law Ron Brager, Jim Severson, and Gordon Ellingson.

Eleanor was born on September 3, 1941 in Benito, Manitoba to John and Margaret Olson. In 1958, she moved with her mom and sister Doris to Calgary. Mutual friends introduced Eleanor to a farmer from Ryley and on August 14, 1965, she married Marvin Jacobson. Charlene was born in 1967 and later that year, the family moved from Tofield to the farm north of Ryley. In 1969, Trevor was born. Eleanor spent the years on the farm gardening, cooking, and doing book work. She loved volunteering at “That Place” coffee shop and was an active member of Bardo Lutheran Church.

Eleanor had many treasured friendships, but her greatest joy was her family, especially her three grandchildren. Marvin and Eleanor moved to their home in Tofield in 2000, where she resided until going to Long Term Care in September 2017. Against all odds, Eleanor was able to go home for 11 months before going back into Long Term Care in July of 2019. Those months at home and the memories that were made during that time were truly a blessing!

Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private family service was held.

Interment has taken place at the Ryley Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to C.L.B.I. Weber Funeral Home 780-662-3959 www.weberfuneralhome.ca

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JOB OPPORTUNITY – VILLAGE OF RYLEY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS (FCSS) The Ryley Family and Community Social Services (FCSS) requires a new municipal position that has been created at the Village of Ryley. The position of Director of Programs (D Prog) will be the Ryley FCSS Director, managing the Ryley FCSS Program. The D Prog will also be positioned to manage future Programs when they develop. This employment opportunity is now open, and the Village of Ryley is accepting applications. Please send resume, covering letter and three letters of reference (a recent supervisor, a recent peer, and a recent subordinate) via mail to: CAO for D Prog, P.O. Box 230, Ryley, Alberta, T0B 4A0.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 19, 2021 with interviews held during the week of 22 and 26 March.

The successful candidate can expect to start between March 29 and April 9, 2021.

ABOUT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT The delivery of services such as social and recreational throughout the community of Ryley are managed through Programs. Managing programs requires a broad set of skills that include Human Resource Management, Budget & Financial Management, Planning, Coordination, Supervision and Operational Execution. These attributes are important in a candidate.

ABOUT THE RYLEY FCSS PROGRAM The Ryley FCSS Program is a partnership between the Province, and the Village that develops locally driven preventive social initiatives to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Services must do one or more of the following: help people to develop independence, strengthen coping skills and become more resistant to crisis; help people to develop an awareness of social needs; help people to develop interpersonal and group skills which enhance constructive relationships among people; help people and communities to assume responsibility for decisions and actions which affect them; or provide supports that help sustain people as active participants in the community. FCSS is the primary and sole initial Program to be managed by this new Ryley Director.

ABOUT THE POSITION Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), adhering to Village Bylaws and Policies, and Alberta Acts and Regulations, the Director of Programs (D Prog) shall manage all Village Programs delegated by the CAO. To manage is defined as to plan, direct, organize and operate overall Program Development and Program Administration. It also includes leading any subordinate staff provided for the execution of program management.

This position is envisioned to allow for potential growth in opportunity through additional Village Programs in the future. Such growth will be established by agreement and understanding between the CAO and the D Prog, pursuant to Ryley Council approval of budget consideration.

Specifically, the Ryley Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program is the primary Program and presently comprises the only Program that the Village of Ryley has undertaken to date. The D Prog will manage FCSS and act as the Ryley FCSS Director. As such, this opportunity is for a salaried, permanent, part-time position up to 624 hours per year, based on an average minimum of twelve (12) hours per week.

A reasonable and competitive remuneration (compensation/salary) will be negotiated. Program organization, depths and scopes will be responsive to the community needs of the Village of Ryley. As such, these needs will dictate any future consideration for position growth with commensurate compensation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR General: • Prepare and manage an annual budget of all delegated Programs. • Manage all Programs as delegated by the CAO (initially, only FCSS).

• Prepare a monthly activity report for Council and/or Board of Directors. • Lead by example. • Ensure all employees maintain a safe and healthy work environment. • Supervise all Program staff. • Evaluate the performance of all subordinate staff (in writing).

FCSS Program Management: • Work within the policies and procedures established by the Village of Ryley, provide recommendations to CAO and Ryley FCSS Board on program development. • Ensure all programs meet the criteria established by the FCSS Regulations and Act. • Coordinate all services and programs within the Service Area (Village of Ryley). • Develop preventive social programs to meet the needs within the Service Area. • Liaise with the Family and Community Services Branch of the Community and Social Services Ministry of Alberta, FCSS Alberta Association and Regional FCSS Programs. • Accept and validate all program requests for presentation to the CAO and Council. • Develop program proposals and seek external funding for preventive social programs.

QUALIFICATIONS • A minimum of high school education is required (equivalency may be considered). • Post secondary education in related fields will be considered as key criteria. • Recent experience in related positions will be considered as key criteria. • Related courses and certifications will be considered.

ATTRIBUTES • Preference will be given to local candidates. • Leadership and Interpersonal Relationships are key attributes. • Honesty, Integrity and Reliability are important attributes for this position. • Communication and Personal Presentation will be considered. • Cooperation and Collaboration Skills will be considered. • Proficiency with the Office Suite of Microsoft Software (Microsoft 365) will be considered. • Flexibility and proficiency with technology and social media will be considered. • Attributes relating to any of the above sections herein are important and will be considered.

• Attributes relating to the above Duties and Responsibilities will be considered. • Ryley is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to the Canadian Employment Equity Act, the designated four groups are women, people with disabilities, indigenous people, and visible minorities shall be given additional considered with reasonable accommodation.

CONTACT Select candidate will be contacted to arrange initial interviews. Upon completion of initial interviews, references for the two most promising candidates will be contacted. Questions may be directed to the Village of Ryley CAO, Glen Hamilton-Brown: CAO@Ryley.ca

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Loose Ends: The Little Things

Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

Recently a friend asked me what I missed most since Covid took the normal out of our lives. I said the freedom to come and

go as desired. Who knew that a trip to the drugstore without worrying about forgetting the six foot rule or that some unmasked person might cough on me would become a special treat? Just one of the many little things we took for granted before the world went sideways.

Things like smiles; you can’t see those behind the masks. And they can’t see yours. We’re missing the sunshine that face to face, in person communication

with real live people brought into our lives.

Like touching, a simple handshake upon greeting or placing a comforting hand on a friend’s arm to let them know that you care. And talking. I actually feel like I’m losing the ability to carry on a conversation beyond ‘hi, how are you?’ Conversing from six feet apart to another masked person in your outside voice is stifling. Unless you don’t mind sharing with everyone else in the room. Be-

sides, when the only time you’ve left the house in the past month is for a haircut, what is there to talk about?

Phone conversations with our sons usually start with ‘What’s new?’

Well, I get out of bed later every day and do the same things – eat, nap, quilt, eat, nap watch TV, eat, nap . . . God bless hair stylists! Ours even listens to Hubby talk about his latest project, never letting on that she doesn’t understand half

of it. And not once has she fallen asleep while I yatter on about quilting . . . and napping . . . and eating.

I told Hubby I wanted to open all the windows during our last warm spell, so I could breathe real air (as opposed to stuffy, recycled house air which sometimes smells about as fresh as Hubby’s stinky socks – mine smell like roses, of course.)

Hugs are what I miss most. Who would have imagined the day would

come when we couldn’t hug our own children, or that they couldn’t visit for fear of infecting us?

We are a hugging family.

We greet one another with hugs and say goodbye the same way. Being a mom I have been known to sneak in a few extras, usually surprising them from behind. That way they can’t run. I miss that.

We’re getting vaccinated tomorrow. Dare I hope for more hugs in the near future?

Fraud, thefts, and robbery keep Tofield RCMP busy Sgt. Lee Knelsen Tofield RCMP

The Tofield RCMP responded to 44 occurrences from March 1-7, 2021 (inclusive). Also included in these calls for service were 24 traffic complaints, one motor vehicle collision with wildlife, two false alarms and traffic enforcement provided by the K Division Traffic Unit.

On March 1, Tofield RCMP responded to a fraud complaint in Beaver County. The complainant reported that they provided $5,000 USD to an unknown suspect where the suspect was to help bring a girlfriend to Canada that the complainant met online.

The complainant was provided information to report this information to the Canadian Anti Fraud Center. See fraud insert below.

On March 1, Tofield RCMP responded to a suspicious person/vehicle complaint in Tofield.

Complainant reported that there was a vehicle parked outside their business and suspected that the person was following them. RCMP attended and spoke to the complainant and were provided further information on the vehicle which had left prior to police attendance. The

complainant further advised that they wished no further follow-up with the owner of the vehicle and will report if there is any further issues.

On March 1, Tofield RCMP responded to a complaint of theft of used auto parts and used tires from a business in Tofield. RCMP attended and spoke to the complainant who provided details and information on the suspect. This file is still under investigation.

On March 2, Tofield RCMP responded to a complaint of a robbery with weapon in Beaver County. RCMP spoke to the complainant who advised that in the early morning hours of Feb. 26, she was driving inside a vehicle with a number of individuals when she was randomly assaulted by the occupants and her personal effects were stolen while they were parked on the side of the road. Shortly after, one of the vehicle occupants also produced a firearm and discharged a number of rounds into the ground. This file is still under investigation.

On March 2, Tofield RCMP responded to a suspicious person complaint in Ryley. RCMP were notified of a suspicious male who was recording, on his cell phone, the cleaning staff

at a Ryley business.

When approached, the male did not respond and walked away. RCMP were unable to identify this male.

On March 3, Tofield RCMP responded to a domestic disturbance in Tofield. RCMP attended, identified and spoke to both parties involved and found that they were in the process of moving out of the residence and a verbal argument began concerning the move.

Both parties were spoken to and warned about further issues.

On March 3, Tofield RCMP responded to a complaint of an impaired driver on Hwy. 855.

RCMP attended, located the vehicle and in the process of speaking to the driver, confirmed that the

driver was impaired as he had failed on an approved instrument.

RCMP charged the driver, Malcolm Weller of Heisler with a Provincial IRS suspension and seized his vehicle.

On March 4, Tofield RCMP responded to a complaint of an aggressive individual at the Tofield Hospital. Staff had advised that the male had returned after being warned about visitation time and behaviour. Staff and RCMP were able to resolve the incident without further incident.

On March 6, Tofield RCMP responded to a disturbance complaint in Ryley. RCMP attended and spoke to the complainant who advised that an individual known to the complainant, at-

tended and demanded rent payment although nothing criminal occurred.

Updates to previous investigations On Dec. 14, and Dec. 30 last year, Tofield RCMP responded to a number of complaints from the public and the Alberta Public Health Officer concerning a business operating in Beaver County that was not compliant with the Alberta Public Health Act and regulations regarding Covid-19 health and safety protocols.

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Trudeau’s gun hypocrisy MP Damien Kurek Battle River-Crowfoot

Canada’s Conservatives have been working hard to fight the Liberals’ flawed firearms policies. In this column, I want to bring you up to date with the most recent developments. Many of you will recall that last year the Liberals introduced an Order In Council (OIC) banning 1,500 firearms without debate, stating that legislation would soon follow.

However, it was not until last month that Liberal Public Safety Minister, Bill Blair introduced Bill C-21, making a series of changes to firearms laws in Canada.

These developments highlight a number of troubling trends about the way the Liberals approach both firearms and public safety. Before addressing some of the specifics of Bill C-21 I want to talk about this hypocrisy. This was highlighted on January 27th of this year, when the Liberal Party voted against Conservative Bill-238. This particular bill would have increased penalties against those who use an illegally smuggled firearm for the purposes of committing a crime. Then, on February 18th, two days after the new firearms bill was introduced, Liberal Justice Minister David Lametti introduced Bill C-22, an act that makes a number of changes to various laws in Canada but, most notably eliminates mandatory minimums for the commision of a crime using an illegally obtained firearm.

There are many troubling aspects to Bill C21. First, they have not and seem unable to even define what an “assault style” firearm is and are misleading Canadians when they conflate this with firearms used in the military that have been illegal in Canada for decades. But it’s clear, Liberals don’t care about evidence-based policies, as is proven by the banning of certain gun “replicas” that will include pellet, air soft, and paintball

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guns.

Additionally, this C-21 allows a Court to revoke someone’s ability to own firearms based on a simple complaint with no opportunity for the accused to defend themselves.

This also lays the groundwork for a “buyback” program for those banned guns but does not outline costs. And with few details, will allow municipalities to ban handguns, something that is clearly provincial jurisdiction.

Conservatives will stand up for law abiding firearms owners by taking politics out of firearms classification, repealing both the firearms OIC, Bill C-71 (a backdoor gun-registry passed by the Liberals in 2018) and Bill C-21. We will target the real criminals by addressing the illegal smuggling of weapons

used to commit crimes and restore mandatory prison times for offenders using illegal firearms in the commission of a crime.

It is frustrating that while upstanding citizens who follow the rules are targeted by the Liberals, the real lawbreakers are given a break. This is especially troubling when we see record rates of rural crime in East Central Alberta. You can count on Conservatives to fight these measures, expose the Liberal hypocrisy on firearms and public safety, and bring common sense to the public safety discussion in our nation.

If you have any 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 e-mail damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca.

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consequences if they did not. Throughout December and January, the RCMP and AHS continued in discussion and communication with the owner of the business and as a result of continued non-compliance, on Jan. 18, Tofield RCMP charged Hemla Wilson, of Sherwood Park with the following: 1) Individual contravening order of medical officer of health, contrary to Section 73(1) of the Public Health Act. Hemla Wilson is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court in Vegreville on April 12.

On Feb. 24, Tofield RCMP and Alberta Health Services attended the business again, as a result of continued noncompliance with the Pub-

lic Health Act. On March 3, Logan Wilson and Phillip Wilson of Beaver County, were also charged with the following: 1) Obstruct, molest, hinder or interfere with a person in the execution of any duty imposed or in the exercise of any power conferred on the person

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Battle River School Division (BRSD) is bringing back the Early Learning program, which was stopped last spring because of budget constraints.

Among other schools, CW Sears will also be providing this program at a cost of $295 as this isn’t goverment funded.

“The students of our school division will be well-served by bringing this program back,” Shan Jorgenson-Adam, Asst.

Superintendent told the Board of Trustees at their meeting on Feb. 25.

BRSD said that it has become clear to them that this program is critically important to the developmental, literacy and social needs of the school division’s youngest learners.

As a result, JorgensonAdambrought forward a recommendation to the Board of Trustees that the

program be re-instated for the 2021-2022 school year.

The program will limit class sizes to about 15 students who are four years of age, and will include a mix of students receiving service through the Per Unit Funding (PUF) program, students with mild and moderate learning needs and other community children.

According to BRSD, feedback from school division staff indicated that stress levels are climbing, for both students and employees.

They stated that their staff have been doing outstanding work in supporting students, with the help of the BRSD Wellness team, which has been doing outstanding work in providing support to staff members and encouraging staff members to support each other.

“This empathy and acknowledgement of challenging times is critically

important to all staff,” said Superintendent Rita Marler. “Both individually, through the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) and in conversations with government, school divisions across the province have been focused on finding ways to help ensure the mental health of students/families and staff is a priority.”

BRSD has been working with the ASBA to bring forward a number of issues to Alberta Education.

“This includes seeking early vaccination for school-based staff and asking for increases in PUF for young children who need additional support for their learning and development, as well as advocating for funding for all programs,” Marler explained.

The school division will be part of an ASBA meeting with the Minister of Education on March 22.

According to Marler, there are innovative and exciting activities happening in schools every single day.

“During this pandemic year, when parent visits have been limited and students have been participating in fewer community events, it is even more important to celebrate successes,” she noted. “All BRSD schools are making extra efforts to highlight a range of student activities on their social media feeds.”

In addition, BRSD is sponsoring a “What Makes Battle River School Division a Great Place for Students” video contest, in which students will create brief videos on themes such as belonging, student leadership, safe and caring schools, academics, opportunities, sports and more.

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Debate about roads gets heated at latest County Council meeting Patricia Harcourt After some heated debate, council adopted Beaver County’s 5-year road plan, with the addition of one road in the county’s east end, during council’s March 3 meeting.

Road issues appear to be top of mind at this time of year for the councillors, especially in light of a letter from a resident of Carey Ridge Estates. The resident asked for clarification concerning the subdivision’s internal road on the plan for rehabilitation in 2023.

The need to fix that internal road is a priority for Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) who urged council to fulfill a promise made when the residents bought into the subdivision that there would be a paved road there.

Council passed a motion directing administration to research the costs for getting a contractor to do the paving work on the Carey Ridge road in the west end and the Parrish & Heimbecker grain terminal road just northwest of Viking.

Council had received a report regarding the feasibility of adding two other roads, one at the request of Kallal (for R.R. 202 from Twp. Rd. 502 to Twp. Rd. 504) and of Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook (for R.R. 201 north of Hwy 14 to Twp. Rd. 512), to the road plan.

Council also received a report on tax revenue collected from Lori Estates and Rolling Glory Estates at the request of Kallal, who argued that the tax money collected in these subdivisions more than justified the paving of the road he had requested.

However, instead of doing this council passed another motion adopting the 5-year road plan, but adding Range Road 130 (between S.H. 619 and Twp. Rd. 480) in either

2022 or 2023, if funding permits.

Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson convinced council that the grain and other large trucks at the highway intersection at Viking was creating a safety hazard as long trains interrupt traffic flow. Pederson felt the paving of R.R. 130 to the east of Viking could help divert some of the heavy traffic and reroute it away from that overly congested intersection.

For the Carey Ridge and P&H road research, CAO Bob Beck said administration would check what other municipalities are paying and “figure out the range from there,” but this would not include putting out a tender.

However, Pederson felt it might be worth it to leave the 2021 road plan in place “if we already have an agreement with P&H” for the county to do the work and share the costs.

This motion passed in a split vote with Kallal, Hrabc and Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce in favour, and Smook and Pederson opposed.

But along with the discussion of the 5-Year road plan, there were disagreements concerning the role tax dollars should play in prioritizing roads.

“I don’t think tax dollars should have anything to do with it,” said Smook. “It’s not in the policy…When I speak in favour of one road it doesn’t mean I’m not in favour of another.”

Smook stated that “it makes good sense to fix the road with the transfer station on it,” as there is “lots of traffic and heavy trucks.”

“I appreciate Councillor Smook’s comments,” said Kallal, agreeing that road counts should be a factor.

But he felt that “if people are paying taxes…it should be a factor,” as well, noting the roads he cited pay have higher populations and “pay

$60,000” in taxes.

Bruce objected strongly to Kallal’s words, saying: “Since the meeting starting it sounds like you’re walking on corn flakes,” which he found “difficult to understand.”

Bruce said the comments about taxes playing a role “got my blood pressure up,” adding that if an area gets service according to what they pay in taxes, “according to the reeve we would get nothing at this end of the county.

“I’m really insulted and I know the residents in Division 4 are insulted when you look at taxes and give every little road in the subdivisions a paved road,” he said, charging that the issue in Carey Ridge Estates “has hijacked council” and was put on the road plan “out of nowhere.

“Now it has to be number one on the list,” he said. “We’ve pitted councillor against councillor, division against division.” Bruce said the outcome is “unfair to administration,” and the work would be less political if left to administration to determine.

But Kallal said he knew of no other subdivision that didn’t get a surface road when it was initially developed except for Carey Ridge Estates where the road was dug up.

“We owe them,” he said, “800 metres of road and we tore their surface road up and it’s (now) a gravel road. “ Kallal said he wasn’t “weighing anything against east and west in the county…but the residents there paid a certain price (that was) to include a surface road,” Kallal then indicated he “would not take any more on that conversation,” cutting Bruce off.

Bruce replied: “Well, thanks for putting democracy into action.”

Kallal had received some criticism in the letter from a ratepayer in that subdivision, which stated: “As well,

Reeve Kallal, I would like you to explain to me why in your council meetings that you chair, why you allow some of the verbiage heard and documented in the media. I refer to your council calling the residences in the west end wealthy and millionaires. We find this very disrespectful and untrue.”

Pederson took over the discussion regarding the need to do something about the congestion at the convergence of Highways 36, 14 and 619 in Viking on the west side of town.

“There are 2,500 vehicles going through there,” he said, adding he wanted much of this traffic to use R.R. 130 to the east of town. Farmers hauling to P&H could be diverted to the county road so “some of the traffic is taken out of that corner” at Viking, which he sees as a safety issue.

Pederson said trucks are lined up down the highway, “then you throw in the train there.”

Making a connection to the 482, which already has a terracem surface, means mitigating a lot of traffic problems at the main Viking intersection, he added Smook agreed. “I think that makes a whole lot of sense,” he said. “It ties in nicely (causing traffic to) go around Viking and other elevators.”

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said it took him 20 minutes to turn onto Highway 36 at that intersection one day, noting there was only room for a couple of Btrains and couple of vehicles.

“I see it as a huge safety issue,” he said, thinking this could be added into the 2022 road program. Hrabec said safety is the priority and “this shouldn’t be put off.”

Council then added R.R. 130 to the road plan for either 2022 or 2023, depending on funding availability.

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County speaks with minister on future of policing Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council dealt with resolutions that would be part of the Rural Municipalities Association spring convention, and had the opportunity to address these with Indigenous Affairs Minister Rick Wilson during a virtual meeting.

Wilson, who is MLA for MaskwacisWetaskiwin, discussed provincial policing with council as a foremost issue.

This convention resolution calls on the province to further and directly consult with rural municipalities on the proposed Police Act changes and the future of policing in Alberta.

The “future of policing” refers to the chance that the government will opt for a provincial police force instead of the current RCMP services.

“I don’t think it’s a

move that’s going to succeed,” predicted Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson during council’s discussion.

Pederson wanted to hear a reaction from the

RCMP on this proposal and get a performance review from the agency.

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Policing Continued from BCC2 believed more consultation was required.

“A vast majority of Albertans are opposed to a provincial police force,” said Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce. But he acknowledged that the government can “host panels all the over the province,” getting that opinion but still “put it through if they want to.”

He added: “I feel bad for the RCMP,” noting they are being portrayed as being at fault because they aren’t doing their job. “Well, they are doing their job…They are catching career criminals but (the apprehended) are then turned loose (by the justice system).”

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said he was opposed initially until speaking to people in favour while sitting in on a consultation. He did not specify where this took place or who hosted it. But he added that, “at the end of the day, I’m happy with the RCMP.” But the provincial policing concept “has pretty good wheels,” at this point, he said. “The rural areas won’t stand for the same level of service as in the past.”

For him, the “key factor that is missing is how to get significantly better (service) in the rural areas.”

He also noted that “the RCMP thinks it’s a pretty serious issue.”

“We need to see changes…and we need to see boots on the ground,” he said. “We need better service whether it’s provincial (policing) or (federal) RCMP.” Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) said: “I really think the RCMP are starting to step up,” referring to the crime-related fanout for Rural Crime Watch sent by the RCMP in the two detachments of Tofield and Viking in the county.

He called giving up the RCMP in rural Alberta “a

tough decision.”

Wilson heard the issue concerning rural municipalities now paying for police services and how it impacts the financial bottom line for them.

“Urban municipalities think it’s great rural have to pay for policing,” he said, asking “what will it cost extra?” for Beaver County.

Clr. Smook told him the county paid $139,000 last year, and this year almost $200,000.

“It works out to a tax increase of 1 per cent every year for four years,” said CAO Bob Beck.

Smook also brought up the future of policing issue, a provincial force versus the RCMP. “I don’t think the problem is the policing,” he said. “I think it’s lack of teeth in the justice system.”

Wilson replied that his government was committed to putting this on the municipal ballot in the fall. He predicted plebiscites will be done for this issue plus Daylight Savings Time.

But he pledged: “We don’t do it (provincial policing) unless most of the people in Alberta want it.”

The province is studying the issue prior to conducting the plebiscite. He admitted that he “hasn’t heard a lot of support on it,” although a provincial force could be a “hammer” for Alberta as the one in Quebec is for them, he said.

“In rural Alberta we want boots on the ground,” Hrabec said, noting that the county is not getting any more officers even with the funding being paid into the expanding police force.

“If you can only guarantee the same service,” he said, otherwise there was “no reason to change. “I would want more boots on the ground if that happened.”

“It won’t be pushed forward without a vast majority of people in favour of it,” reiterated Wilson.

Bruce noted that the United States had the highest rate of incarceration with no reduction in crime, but another Scandinavian country had the least incarceration and much fewer crimes.

“They have a better system for less money,” he

said, asking why the province isn’t emulating these kinds of programs.

To that, Wilson replied that he is initiating two pilot projects using restorative justice as an indigenous model for minor crimes.

“There are other ways of doing things rather than just locking people up,” he said.

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Dust Control In 2021 Beaver County Council has reinstated the subsidy program and residents will pay 50% of the product cost. The County reserves the right to maintain the sites in a manner suitable to the Public Works Department. Residents desiring spring applications of dust control on the County road adjacent to their property must apply by 11:59pm.,April 15, 2021 to:

Please note: 1. Applications post marked before or on April 15, 2021 will be accepted.

2. Applications may also be paid at the Beaver County Service Centre or over the phone using VISA or M/C, however applications must be submitted first.

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On February 3, 2021, Beaver County Council established a new assessment classification for small businesses. Council recognizes that small businesses are struggling in our current economy and is considering a reduction in the tax rate for this key sector of our rural community.

To be eligible for the small business classification, a non-residential property must meet certain criteria, including a valid development/business permit, employment of fewer than 50 full-time staff, and submission of an application by the deadline date.

Council will decide on the small business tax rate when the annual budget is approved in the Spring. Provincial legislation limits the tax rate to no less than 75% of the general non-residential tax rate.

To enable small businesses to take advantage of this program in the 2021 tax year, applications will be accepted on or before March 15, 2021 by e-mail, fax, or mail. Post-marked applications will not be accepted.

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ABOUT THE POSITION Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), adhering to Village Bylaws and Policies, and Alberta Acts and Regulations, the Director of Programs (D Prog) shall manage all Village Programs delegated by the CAO. To manage is defined as to plan, direct, organize and operate overall Program Development and Program Administration. It also includes leading any subordinate staff provided for the execution of program management.

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CONTACT Select candidate will be contacted to arrange initial interviews. Upon completion of initial interviews, references for the two most promising candidates will be contacted. Questions may be directed to the Village of Ryley CAO, Glen Hamilton-Brown: CAO@Ryley.ca

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Vaccine

Tofield artist Continued from Page 2 Mikulin said that when they moved to Tofield he didn’t think twice because of extended ties with the community for more than 25 years.

“We find the town friendly and safe and it has all the amenities that a person can possibly need, so that was an easy choice.”

Among some of his influences, Mikulin spoke about Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Virgin of the Rocks’ which is in Louvre, Paris.

“In 2018 when I started creating an art piece by chiseling away a thick slice of tree trunk to carve a large island, I was influenced by Da Vinci,” he added. “My sculpture has a very close resemblance to the painting

‘Virgin of the Rocks’ featuring the cave wall, the glass sphere, and the island behind the cave over a large body of water.

“Both this and his painting ‘Salvatore Mundi’ which translates to ‘Saviour of the World’ inspired me to create ‘Da Sphara’ which means ‘sphere’ in Latin.”

Mikulin said that it was his first piece of art that had any religious connotations.

Speaking about one of his moe recent paintings, which hangs on the wall of a local cafe in town, he said, “It’s called ‘Tomorrow is a New Day’ and draws very deep from within the world as it sits.

It seems many people are losing hope and are in despair, but I feel if elephants can make it through, so can we.

“This painting is

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Sculpture named ‘Da Sphara’.

Painting entitled ‘Tomorrow is a New Day’.

unique because of its curved canvas along with a curved frame, and I’m

working on a new one as we speak called ‘Acrylic on the Curve.’”

quickly and safely. The main side effect of this vaccine will be a sore arm and limited fever that does not require any treatment.

“My main suggestion is to vaccinate when you are called and the vaccine is available. It protects you and everyone in our community. Of course talk with your physician, pharmacist, or myself if you have any concerns.”

Erickson said that he had the opportunity to speak to many people who have already received the vaccine, and many have experienced a great sense of relief after getting the shot and he hopes that many more experience this same feeling as the vaccine becomes more available.

“We would want people to stay back for 15 minutes or so after getting the vaccine because the Moderna vaccine is new to most people and could cause a rare anaphylactic reaction,” he said. “Although the chances of that are one in 100,000, if it ever happens, our pharmacist has medicine and is trained to treat this!”

Speaking more about the virus and its variants, Erickson said that the virus has an increased ability to mutate into different variants.

“Some of these are less virulent than the Wuhan strain and die quickly but some are stronger, for instance, the South African one and can transmit easier.”

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM Tofield/Beaver County West FCSS is a registered Community Volunteer Income Tax Program organization with the CRA. We run this program year round with the help of trained volunteers.

This program allows us to assist eligible individuals and families in Tofield and Beaver County West (ranges 17 -21) with basic tax situations by completing their income taxes free of charge.

To find out more information regarding eligibility please call the Tofield/Beaver West FCSS office at 780-662-7067 or 780-662-7066.

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$10.75+gst first 25 words 39¢ each additional word PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 WEEKLY REVIEW Ph. 780-336-3422 Email: vikingreview @gmail.com TOFIELD MERCURY Ph. 780-662-4046 Email: adsmercury @gmail.com LAMONT LEADER Ph. 780-895-2780 Email: lmtleader @gmail.com ___________________ FOR FOR RENT RENT Small 2 bedroom house for rent in Lamont. $900 / month plus utilities and damage deposit. No smoking, no pets.

Available April 1st. 780-4358644 ________________________ 1 Month Free Rent Apartment for Rent in Killam. Large, clean, non-smoking. Call Chuck at 780-263-7290 ________________________ 2 bedroom house in Sedgewick. Large fenced yard and shed. No smoking. Pets negotiable. $1,100/month includes utilities. $1,000 DD. Contact Ian at 780-995-6146 ________________________ 3 Bedroom Townhouse for rent in Viking, AB. $950/mo. including utilities. Available now. Call 780-563-0191. ___________________ FOR FOR SALE SALE

___________________ FOR FOR SALE SALE

•Horse-drawn Antique Sickle Mower. 4 Available.

•Older Michigan Loader.

Model 75A. Used. Still runs.

If interested or for more info, call 780-806-8258 ________________________ 2015 Dodge Journey R-T, like new, only 39,000 km, LOADED. All options. Senior owned. Special exterior paint colour Redline Pearl. New is $38,510 Asking $17,250 only.

Ph: 780-910-7718. ________________________ Lab Cross Puppies. 1st Shots Ready to go. 780-385-8765 ________________________ 2015 Dodge Journey. AWD, Black, 98,000 kms. Sun roof, 3 row seating, clean, heated seats and steering wheel, backup camera. $18,000. 780-6882216 ____________________ HAY FOR SALE

Vegreville Family Dental, located next to the Boston Pizza in Vegreville is looking for a very enthusiastic Registered Dental Assistant to join our team on a part time or full time basis. 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. We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience as well as a great and friendly work environment! Travel or relocation assistance will be considered for the suitable candidate. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please apply to vegredental@gmail.com. ___________________ MEMORIAL MEMORIAL

Bales for Sale 53 big round bales.

780-658-2584. ________________________ 200 Round hay bales for sale alf/tim/brm mix. No rain. $60, Chipman area. 780-363-2147 ________________________ Hay for sale. Alf/Tim/Br/Cw mix. Rounds $50. Small square shedded bales $6.

Majority no rain. Phone 780942-4107 late evenings. ________________________ Round Bales for Sale. Barley Greenfeed, good quality, $35.00 per Bale. Wheat Straw - $25.00 per Bale. Phone: 780662-4981. ___________________ LAND FOR SALE

In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Brother and Uncle Jack Rabby March 15, 2019

Land For Sale in Beaver County Between Holden & Bruce NW Quarter of 3-49-15-4 155 cultivated acres.

Phone JoAnne 780-477-1272 ___________________ SEED FOR SALE

Turn Key Welding shop in Killam, AB. Phone 780-385-2342 Cell 780-385-1305 11/12

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Certified seed for sale - Oats: ORE3542M, AC Morgan.

Brett Young: All canola & forage varieties will still be the same 2020 prices until March 1, 2021. Haralie Seed Farms 780-662-2617 or 780-4058089. Tofield Alta.

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Armond, Mary, and Families ___________________ SERVICES SERVICES NTK Contracting Ltd. Our Business is Building • New Home Construction • Shops • Garages • Renovations • Driveways & Garage Pads • Decks and Railings • Basement & Home Construction Quality Workmanship - Neil Kinderwater 780-678-7049 www.ntkcontracting.com ________________________ Roy's Handyman Services.

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MESSY: Sharon Kast’s expression shows exactly what it feels like to work with finger paints. Grade 2 students in Ryley keep the paint strictly on their fingers, although that’s not easy to do. Photo by Roy Fairweather. This photo appeared in The Tofield Mercury dated Jan. 5, 1978.

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