The Tofield Mercury May 5, 2021

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Your Independent Local Newspaper Established in 1918 VOLUME 103: ISSUE 36

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021

TOFIELD RCMP INITIATES PROJECT SPOTLIGHT.

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New restrictions in place to protect Alberta’s health system Editor

The province has announced new mandatory health restrictions to help stop the spike of the pandemic and protect Alberta’s health system. On Tuesday, May 4, the Government of Alberta imposed restrictions that come into force effective today, May 5, while some others will only come into effect starting Sunday midnight, May 9.

Restrictions include outdoor social gatherings, schools, retail, restaurants, places of worship, personal and wellness services, outdoor sports and fitness, funerals, and post-secondary institutions.

“This is a last resort and a necessary step.

With cases continuing to rise, we have no choice but to take serious action now or jeopardize putting the health system at risk,” said Premier Jason Kenney. “If we don’t do this now, if this doesn’t work, then we’ll need a much longer list of restrictions, which no Albertan wants to see. The best way to get out of this is for all Albertans to follow these new measures and get vaccinated when it’s their turn.”

These new measures apply to all Albertans,

businesses, organizations and service providers in municipalities or areas with more than 50 cases per 100,000 people and with 30 or more active cases.

“I know Albertans, even those who have carefully followed the health guidance and worked to keep not only themselves but their fellow Albertans safe, are tired,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health. “But if we can muster the strength to make it through these next few weeks, we will allow our vaccination program a chance to protect more Albertans, and in end, we will get COVID-19 under control in Alberta.”

The following mandatory public health measures will apply to all communities with more than 50 cases per 100,000 people and with 30 or more active cases.

Effective May 5, all outside social gatherings must be limited to no more than five people; all indoor fitness must close, including for one-on-one training; no more than 10 people can attend funeral services, including participants and guests; retail services must limit customer capacity to 10 per cent of fire code occupancy (not including staff) or a minimum of

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five customers; all postsecondary learning must shift to online learning only; faith services are limited to in-person attendance of 15 people; hotels and motels can remain open but pools and recreation facilities must close.

Effective May 7, all Kindergarten to Grade 12 students will temporarily shift to at-home learning until May 25.

Effective May 9, in-person dining on patios is prohibited. Only take out or delivery services are allowed; hair salons, barbers, nail salons, estheticians, tattoos and piercing, must close; regulated health services, such as physicians, dentists, and chiropractors, can remain open by appointment only; non-regulated health services, such as massage therapists and kinesiologists, can remain open by appointment only; all outdoor sports and recreation are now prohibited except with members of your household or, if living alone, two close contacts; all indoor sport and recreation is prohibited, including youth sports; all indoor performance activity is prohibited, including youth performances; and professional sport organizations that have received an exemption can

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Letter to the Editor Tofield Mayor writes to Minister of Health about Rural Alberta Vaccine Provision PAGE 4

What’s Inside

Assault in Tofield reported, victim taken to hospital PAGE 5

BBO’s new home is now in operation. Seen here are Sara and Shane. Turn to Page 9 for story.

SUBMITTED PHOTO/GEOFF HOLROYD continue, provided protocols are strictly followed.

These measures apply to any region or community except those with fewer than 50 cases per 100,000 people and fewer than 30 active cases, eliminating

any distinction in restrictions for hot spot areas.

Municipalities that have fewer than 50 cases per 100,000 people and/or fewer than 30 active cases will be required to return to Step 0 level restrictions.

Loose Ends: Sick Kids PAGE 5

Editorial: Another Liberal Cover-Up by MP Kurek PAGE 6

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Tofield RCMP initiates new crime reduction strategy Moush John Tofield Mercury

Within the past few weeks Tofield RCMP has initiated a new crime reduction strategy – Project

Spotlight.

“After following with input from the public and the communities that Tofield RCMP serve, there was a need for a strategy to target those responsible

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and counter the criminal activities within our communities and Beaver County, to make them safer,” said Sgt. Lee Knelsen, Tofield RCMP Detachment Commander.

“Tofield RCMP has used research based, intelli-

gence led strategies to target: repeat/prolific offenders, prolific addresses, and crime hot spots. The result is increased police visibility in the community, and addressing property crimes at the root level.

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“Working with our community partners; the goal of Project Spotlight is to proactively focus police resources in areas where they will have the most impact to target the offenders/locations who cause a disproportionate amount of crime within our communities and Beaver County.”

According to Knelsen, there’s no end date for

this program.

“Crime is an ever evolving issue with many changing and moving parts. Over the past seven months, we have had an opportunity to gather intelligence and data to support and identify crime hot spots and repeat offenders that need some special attention and direction.”

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45th Annual Highway Cleanup keeps local groups busy, Spilstead Ladies Society raises over $2K

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ABOVE, RIGHT: April L’Heureux (second from right) accompanies Charli L’Heureux (extreme right); Melissa O’Leary (second from left); and Irelynn O’Leary (extreme left) on Hwy. 14 just west of Tofield. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO//COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Spilstead Ladies Group participated in Highway Cleanup on Saturday, May 1. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Moush John Tofield Mercury

The 45th annual highway cleanup took place on Saturday, May 1 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Several volunteers wearing bright orange safety vests collected trash along highways outside town to raise funds for community organizations.

“For every kilometre we raised $100, and since our group – Spilstead Ladies Group – cleaned 23.8 km, we made $2,300 and another $102 in bottles,” said Lesley Anderson, secretary of the Spilstead Ladies Group. “Highway clean up was a great experience for everyone, and it taught the commnity kids not to litter.”

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“There was no main shuttle and all volunteers had to be grouped in cohorts,” she added. “But everyone was very accommodating. We went down our route earlyand talked to the local farmers for permission to park so that we could all use our own vehicles.”

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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Minister Shandro, COVID 19, has shown no geographic limitations,

nor boundaries. Rural Alberta has been affected by the pandemic on the same levels as our major

urban centres, if not, in some cases worse. Rural Alberta sees the population consisting of people

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Living in rural Alberta provides many opportunities that our urban centres can not provide, such as, tranquility, a quieter way of life and the comfort in knowing your neighbours and surroundings. However, a large challenge has presented itself, most recently in the way of vaccine provision. Tofield has been fortunate in vaccine provision, however, continues to run out. The provision of Moderna would be ideal, as our Pharmacists have identified this as the 1/perfect rural vaccine" this is based upon shelf life, storage, and the ability to have these vaccines administered.

However, even with this, we still have well over 400 citizens on the wait list for this vaccine.

The other conflict is administering these injections to our seniors, vulnerable, disadvantaged, and incapacitated.

These people often do not have the means to access the vaccine. These people cannot access services in the larger centres which have been able to secure the bulk of vaccines. Minister, frankly, this is wrong, as well as very concerning that not all Albertans are provided the same opportunity. It is not easy having these vaccines available in major urban centres and expecting these people to find a way to access this service.

Many rural Alberta communities have yet to receive a single dose of vaccine. How do these people obtain a very necessary service? Please take into consideration what has just been provided, Tofield and other rural communities can

not administer vaccine to those in their communities due to shortages, as well as transportation issues, how then can communities without vaccine possibly have their citizens looked after?

With several rural towns, villages and counties being commuter communities for the purposes of work, providing essential services and people traveling to and from these communities from urban centres to get to their places of employment (E.g. Ft. MacMurray, Wainwright, Calgary, etc.), a person would think that getting vaccines out to these areas would be considered an important resource in the effort to bend the curve.

Everyone in Alberta is affected by the pandemic and everyone should be protected.

Minister Shandro, we understand the challenges that COVID has provided to your Ministry, your Government, and Alberta. We understand that there are issues with supply of vaccine, however there must be a better solution for distributing a portion of what supply there is to rural Albertans. Minister, this is a plea to help those not in the urban centres.

Rural Alberta is the lifeblood of our Province and can not be forgotten.

Minister, we need a strategy, we need a metric to act within and we need results.

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Loose Ends: Sick Kids

Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

I don’t know why but I’ve been recalling the good old pre-Covid days when sick kids were sent home from school. It was hard on some moms, de-

pending on what type of patient the kids were.

Some were pathetic little creatures needing lots of attention, hugs and orange Popsicles while others were cranky creatures from the swamp and downright nasty.

My kids were somewhere in the middle. They whimpered but seldom bawled ‘Why me?’ but their sad puppy dog eyes made it clear that I was expected to make them all better. But a simple kiss wouldn’t work the magic

it did on a scraped knee; I had to be Supermom with a medical degree.

All I had was warm milk and flat Ginger ale, Vicks Vapor Rub (do they still make that?) and children’s Aspirin. And ‘cherry flavoured’ cough syrups that tasted more like someone had slipped a shot of battery acid into the bottle. (Not my most popular remedy).

Vicks was for fighting colds. I’d rub it on their chests and sometimes their backs and they’d

immediately relax, their breathing eased and they’d sleep better. The downside was that their pajamas and bedding reeked of Vicks and once they left their rooms in search of hot chocolate and cartoons on TV, the whole house smelled like a sick room for weeks.

Leg aches were harder.

I had to rub their bony little knees until my hands went numb. Our family doctor said the pain was caused by the kid growing too fast for his bones

to keep up, which made no sense to me. I never did like that guy.

The worst were the stomach flus involving vomiting. I spread newspapers next to their beds, which caught the worst, unless it happened in the middle of the night or if they decided they wanted to be somewhere other than their rooms.

Projectile vomiting should be outlawed.

Then there were the contagious diseases the whole classroom caught.

Assault in Tofield, victim taken to hospital Sgt. Lee Knlesen Tofield Mercury

The Tofield RCMP responded to 70 occurrences from April 26 to May 2, 2021 (inclusive).

Also included in these calls for service were 32 traffic complaints/tickets, two traffic collisions, one suspicious person/vehicle complaints and traffic enforcement provided by the K Division Traffic Unit.

On April 26, Tofield RCMP responded to a commercial break and enter in Beaver County.

RCMP arrived and found that entry was gained through a fence. While patrolling, RCMP located the suspects and conducted a traffic stop and arrested the occupants who were in possession of catalytic converters stolen in the break and

enter. This file is still under investigation.

On April 26, Tofield RCMP responded to a mischief complaint in Holden. RCMP arrived and found that the benches in the Holden Park had been damaged although were able to be fixed without incident.

On April 26, Tofield RCMP responded to an uttering threats complaint in Beaver County.

RCMP spoke to the complainant who advised that they had spoken to the suspect who made threats to them with violence over the phone.

This file is still under investigation.

On April 26, Tofield RCMP responded to a child welfare complaint in Tofield. RCMP spoke to the complainant who was concerned about the welfare of a child as a result of observing physical

injury on the child. Social services was contacted and is supporting this investigation. This file is still under investigation.

On April 27, Tofield RCMP responded to an uttering threats complaint in Beaver County.

RCMP arrived and spoke to the complainant who advised that a past customer had attended their business and was unsatisfied with the service and product provided, resulting in making verbal threats toward the complainant.

RCMP spoke to all parties and resolved this matter without further incident.

On April 27, 2021, Tofield RCMP responded to a domestic disturbance in the parking lot of a business in Tofield.

RCMP spoke to the complainant who advised that two parties inside a vehicle appeared to be

verbally arguing and they were concerned for their wellbeing. RCMP arrived on scene although the vehicle had left just prior to arrival.

RCMP patrolled although were unable to locate. With the assistance of Edmonton City Police, the occupants of the vehicle were located and confirmed safe.

On April 28, Tofield RCMP responded to a fraud complaint in Tofield. Tofield RCMP spoke to the complainant who advised that their elderly mother had approximately $28,000 in suspicious transfers conducted through her bank account.

The complainant immediately contacted the bank branch and had the bank account frozen and credit cards cancelled. This file is still under investigation.

On April 29, Tofield RCMP responded to an assault complaint in Tofield. RCMP arrived on scene and spoke to the victim who stated that they were walking down an alley and was assaulted by two unknown person(s). The victim was taken to hospital for assessment. This file is still under investigation.

On April 29, Tofield RCMP responded to a commercial break and enter in Beaver County.

RCMP arrived and found that entry was gained through a fence. This file is still under investigation.

On April 29, 2021, Tofield RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision with a commercial building in Tofield.

They both had mumps together; one looked like he’s swallowed a football but the other had a soccer ball tucked into one cheek. Every morning they’d argue about who had better mumps. The same thing happened with chicken pox – one was covered – even in his hair - while the other had one pox that he proudly showed off to everyone.

Luckily it was on his chest.

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Another Liberal Cover-Up MP Damien Kurek Battle River-Crowfoot

Canada’s Liberal Government is yet again being rocked by another scandal as sexual harassment allegations have been brought against former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Jonathan Vance. Once again, it seems that the most connected and powerful people within the Liberal Party are attempting to cover up, minimize, and dismiss serious allegations as they work to filibuster proceedings, delay investigations, and restrict key witnesses.

Rumours about General Vance’s conduct dates back to before 2015, at which time there was an immediate investigation conducted by the previous Conservative Government. At that time, no evidence of wrongdoing was found. However, three years ago under the current Liberal Government, a victim came forward and presented further evidence. Instead of immediate action, it appears there was a

cover-up and the General’s appointment was extended with a pay raise.

Since this past January, when Vance stepped down as the CDS, more troubling details have been revealed, including evidence showing influential Liberals, like the Minister of Defence, senior advisors, and even the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, were aware of these allegations. So far, Prime Minister Trudeau denies his involvement, but his story continues to change as more evidence surfaces.

At a time when headlines spoke of the need to support victims of high-profile sexual misconduct around the world with the #metoo movement, it appears the Liberals attempted to cover up allegations. The confidence of those who serve in our military, especially servicewomen, has been shaken, especially when it comes to those who have taken the brave step to

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speak out. There needs to be a plan to tackle the issue of sexual misconduct within the Canadian Armed Forces. The Official Opposition has called for a service-wide independent investigation into sexual misconduct in the military. We’ve also called to suspend all General and Flag Officer promotions and salary increases while this investigation takes place. Conservatives have also proposed changes to ensure future complaints are made to an external independent body outside the

chain of command.

The Government recently announced that former Supreme Court Justice, Louise Arbour, has been appointed to conduct an independent external review. This is a needed step, but like many issues, it has taken headlines and embarrassment to force this Government to take action. At the same time, it has revealed their mismanagement and attempts at cover-ups which force delays.

Unfortunately, many are questioning the legitimacy of a review where the rules are

written by those who very well may have been involved in the initial cover-up.

The Official Opposition and I stand with victims of sexual abuse and harassment and the brave women who come forward.

Canada’s Conservatives will continue to work to expose the corruption, hypocrisy, and misconduct of a Government that needs to remember whom it serves; especially at a time where our nation is in crisis. Those who bravely wear our nation’s uniform, and all Canadians, de-

serve nothing less.

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RCMP report Continued from Page 5 RCMP attended and found that a vehicle, while attending the business, had struck a bay door for the business causing minor damages to both the vehicle and business. The driver of the vehicle settled cost for damages caused and no further police assistance required.

On April 29, Tofield RCMP responded to a grass fire in Tofield.

RCMP attended along

with Fire Department where they were able to put out the fire without any damage to property.

Fire Department identified that the fire was likely caused by an improperly disposed lit cigarette.

On April 30, Tofield RCMP responded to a commercial break and enter in Tofield. RCMP attended and found that a front door to the business was pried open and while inside had stolen various business tools.

This file is still under in-

vestigation.

On April 30, Tofield RCMP responded to a commercial break and enter in Beaver County.

RCMP attended and found that entry was gained through the front door and while inside, a number of various tools were stolen. This file is still under investigation.

On April 30, Tofield RCMP responded to a wellbeing check in Tofield. RCMP attended and located the individual where they agreed to

Tofield Crime Reduction Continued from Page 2 The Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Strategy is a comprehensive, intelligence-led approach to policing that aims to break the cycle of criminal activity over the long term. The Crime Reduction Strategy is a whole organizational response.

It enables police to identify repeat offenders, crime hotspots, and conduct targeted enforcement and prevention initiatives. A key factor in this dynamic, provincially coordinated crime reduction program is the collaborative approach that includes citizens, health and mental health service providers, law enforcement, and community partners.

Building strong rela-

tionships with community and public agencies allows them to address the root causes of crime, breaking the cycle that repeat offenders find themselves in. Approximately 10 per cent of offenders are responsible for 50-60 per cent of crime in Canada. By focusing on volume crimes perpetrated by a small number of repeat offenders, the RCMP will reduce the instances of crime over the long term. The resulting reduction in the number of service calls overall will allow officers more time to focus on investigations and engage with the communities they serve.

“This is a proactive approach focusing on habitual offenders, addresses, and crime hot spots, with attention on reducing property crimes,” said Cst.

Andrew Gillan, project lead for Project Spotlight.

“In the project’s short existence, we have seen positive results and a reduction of property crime.”

Knelsen added that at the Detachment level, they are using an intelligence led approach to hold accountable the offenders in the communities that are causing that disproportionate amount of crime.

“We are putting criminals on official notice.

The Tofield RCMP continues to monitor property crimes, and will make adjustments as the data dictates.”

attend the Tofield Hospital for assessment.

On May 1, 2021, Tofield RCMP responded to a wellbeing check in Holden. RCMP attended and located the individual where they agreed to attend the Tofield Hospital for assessment.

On May 1, Tofield RCMP responded to a landlord/tenant complaint in Beaver County.

RCMP spoke to both parties involved and found

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Recent fire gives councillors pause about insurance realities Patricia Harcourt A recent fire in the Spilstead areas was the cause of discussion amongst Beaver County councillors and the need to keep adequate insurance in place for such eventualities.

The landowners of that fire are appealing their $62,000 charge for a fire on Jan. 28 when a shop became fully engulfed and the propane tank onsite had also caught fire.

It was the dangerous propane tank on fire that added to the cost, as it was deemed a dangerous goods incident. This precipitated more safety protocols than for what was called a simple structure fire.

And the Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC) bill charged out to the owners of the property reflected this extra work involved of securing the scene and fighting a more dangerous type of fire.

The owners are now appealing the

two invoices stating they were “in disbelief” and “unaware of the costs and the extent of it.” They also researched the BESC policies and said the BESC fees were twice what some neighbouring jurisdictions are charging.

“It’s quite a wake up call for all of us,” said Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2), who started the conversation at the county’s April 21 meeting by stating he has “been getting calls on the Spilstead fire and the insurance implications.

“Everyone should be talking to their insurance companies,” he said, adding it was “foolish not to have fire coverage (as) it doesn’t cost that much to increase it.”

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said he hoped this particular case would be a motivation for others to increase their insurance.

Many people aren’t aware “of the charges and the costs, even in the city.” Hrabec is the chair of BESC

which charges out firefighting bills within Beaver County.

Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1), who also sits on the BESC board, said the issue was discussed at the latest meeting of that board.

Smook said he has been in discussion with landowners, stating the issue is now “on the radar as it should be,” adding: “I am sensing it is part of a bigger discussion going forward about the obstacles county residents face,” such as “the further you are from the firehall the more you pay.”

He wanted to see fire prevention taught through the FireSmart Program to help educate people, on issues such as dealing safely with fuel tanks, getting rid of deadwood that acts as fuel for a fire, and keeping stacked logs away from a house for the same reason.

Referring to the Spilstead fire owners, Councillor Dale Peterson said he “knows what they’re going

through”, noting it was one year ago that he had the fire on his own property in Division 5.

But Peterson said that at the time he, too, did not know what his coverage was for this type of incident.

Luckily, his insurance payment was “just over the $10,000 I needed,” he said, to pay for the fire department response. He now has a new shop of steel he hopes cannot burn down.

And Councillor Barry Bruce said the topic is “certainly on the minds of people” in his Division 4, with two fires within three miles of his property over the last few years.

Bruce did not agree that the extra cost was negligible, however, for farmers. “Everything’s just a little bit of money until you add it up,” he said.

In terms of the distance increasing costs, “we are a long way from that firehall,” he said, adding: “it’s something that everyone would have to check out for their own policies.”

2020 county audited financial statements show year-end surplus Patricia Harcourt MNP LLP auditors Benji Waser and Tahner Bowers attended the April 21 meeting and presented the Beaver County 2020 Financial Statements .

Financial assets in the audit report indicated that the county had an increase over the previous year (from $26.2 million in 2019 to $29.8 million in 2020) of $3.5 million. Conversely, property taxes dropped $200,000 (from $1.8 million in 2019 to $1.6 million in 2020).

The county had budgeted for $3.4 million in bad debt but this prediction did not come true. Plus, total

expenses had been budgeted at $17.3 million which turned out to be only $16.7 million.

With the bad debt that didn’t happen and an unexpected 99 per cent collection rate for taxes, the county ended up about $700,000 over budget.

This was the difference between the actual surplus and the budgeted surplus, due also in part to the incorporation of Claystone Waste Ltd. which made it taxable.

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) wanted to know how the figures within the audit could be explained to the ratepayer, but one auditor said the figures are “super

complicated,” adding: “The general ratepayer will have a hard time figuring out how well (the county is) doing…It’s a tricky one.”

“As (an) average Joe councillor, I still don’t get it,” Hrabec replied.

The auditor said the budget will always appear $3 million “off because we don’t budget for amortization,” and there are other factors to include.

“Our hands are tied,” said the auditor. “We’re trying to say you have a $5 million surplus but are really only $700,000 over.”

Kevin Smook (Division 1 councillor) asked if this meant the county had a $700,000 surplus after factor-

ing in Claystone revenue, amortization and the projected bad debt that didn’t happen.

“Yes,” replied the auditor.

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) pointed out that the $600,000 COVID-19 funding received by the county was used to cover unpaid taxes under the Municipal Operating Support Transfer. It was “appropriately recognized revenue for that grant.”

After the report, Kallal summed it up as “a clear picture of last year and the year going forward.”

A motion by Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce to accept the 2021 audited financial report was carried unanimously.

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Assessment presentation - growth in taxes results in lowered mill rates ‘across the board’ Patricia Harcourt Orest Golinowski, Senior Assessor, Beaver County, presented the 2020 Assessment Report at council’s April 21 meeting.

Golinowski explained that the assessment presented was for 2020 but will be used for the taxation in 2021.

Total assessment for 2020 was $1.263B of which 50 per cent was residential, 31 per cent was designated industrial property (DIP), 9 per cent farmland, 7 per cent nonresidential, 2 per cent SB, and1 per cent M&E non-DIP. In Division 1, the biggest assessment (92 per cent) was derived from residential property at $234.922M, with the second and third biggest farmland property at $8.849M (3 per cent) and DIP at $7.083 million (3 per cent).

Division 2 also had a 92 per cent assessment base for residential, with similar again assessments for farmland (5 per cent) and non-residential (2 per cent).

Division 3 had an assessment base including 45 per cent residential, 23 per cent farmland and 19 per cent non-residential. Total assessment $131 M. Division 4 is 55 per cent residential, 31 per cent farmland and 8 per cent DIP. The Hamlet of Bruce is in this division and is part of the county. Total assessment $97M. Division 5 is 29 per cent residential, 27 per cent DIP, 26 per cent non-residential and 14 per cent farmland with a total assessment of $245,890,690.

Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce said he noticed that “all over Division 4 they are pulling out lots of oil and gas wells.”

Golinowski agreed “there are a

bunch in your division being reclaimed or going to the orphan well program.”

Pointing to the 2020 residential assessment exempt under policy, stating that “$44 million worth of (municipal mill rate) assessment was shielded by this policy,” costing the county $196,163.16 in taxes.

Similar assessment amounts for school foundation and Beaver Foundation resulted in loss of taxes of $117,142.52 and $9,977.47 respectively, for a total loss of taxes shielded by the policy of $323,283.15.

Golinowski said the policy has never been changed over the 30 years it has been in place.

In another graph showing land assessments in the county, he said: “Everyone’s land assessment will stay the same except for those marked in yellow.”

High sales in housing have meant market values have gone up in that category. But since 1984, farmyards have not changed in their base year modifiers. Power line assessment is up by 3 per cent.

“Everyone in the county will see changes to all their improvements based on these modifier factors.”

Linear assessment “peaked out in 2008,” he said, ever since the declining oil and gas market and shut-in wells, etc., assessments have come down, and machinery and equipment is also declining.

Non-residential assessment was added to the county through the additions of Cargill and P&H grain companies, and the incorporation of Claystone Waste Ltd. There was a $398,679.11 growth in taxes that resulted in a decrease to the mill rates “right across the board to balance the budget,” he said.

APPLY FOR CYCLE 1 GRANT Claystone Waste is accepting applications for cycle one of the 2021 grant program.

There are two grant cycles every year. One in the spring and then again in the fall. The grant program is available to nott-for-profit organizations located and operating within Beaver County. We do not fund projects retroactively y,, so your application must be for a pro ojject that will commence after the grant has been awarded.

We have been working to make some changes to our grant program which will affect the grant application. At the e present time, these changes have not yet been finalized, so in the int n erest of not delaying the 2021 Cycle 1 grant timelines, we are moving n forward using the existing forms and program.

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LARGE ITEM PICK UP PROGRAM HAS BEGUN The large item pick up program has begun with collection taking place in Bruce on Monday.

The upcoming dates in the program are as follows: Thursday y,, May 6: Village of R Ry yle ey y Thursday y,, May 13: T To own of Tofield Thursday y,, May 20: Village of Holden Thursday y,, May 27: To ow wn of Viking Residents should place their large items directly on the front streets by the curb b,, making it easier for our cre ew ws to clean up any broken materials. Please ensure that all items are placed at least 3 feet (1 metre) from parked vehicles.

Rural residents can take large items directly to transfer stations year round.

Please check out our website at ww ww w.clay ys stonewaste.com to see which items are acceptable at which transfer station site.

Freon containing appliances are included in the program. There is a $25 charge for the Freon removal. Payment for Freon removal can be made at your local Town/Village Office. Once payment has been made, a sticker will be provided that must be placed either on the front or side of the appliance.

Freon-containing appliances are accepted at Lindbook k,, Viking and Ryle ey y Transfer Stations year round and payment (credit or debit only) can be made when bringing the item to site for disposal.

If you have questions, please call our office at 780.663.2038, and ask for Collections or extension 102. We would be delighted to help you.

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Ryley Landfill Hours: Weekdays 9:00 am - 4:30 pm; Saturdays / STATS 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; Closed Sundays NOTE: customers must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to closing; Administration Offices closed from 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Lindbrook Transfer Station Hours: Tues 10:30 am - 5:30 pm; Thurs 11:30 am - 6:30 pm; Sat 10:30 - 5:30 pm

Tofield Transfer Station Hours: Wed, Fri and Sat 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

Viking Transfer Station Hours: Tues 10:30 am - 5:30 pm; Sat 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

Kinsella Transfer Station Hours: Wed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; Fri 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Council notes from April At the April 7 meeting of Beaver County Council, council passed three readings to Bylaw 21-1105 – Revised Road Closure Bylaw.

In 2018, the county received an application to close a portion of Twp Rd 480, located south of the Parrish & Heimbecker (P & H) lands on SE 3-48-13W4. Second and third reading was passed on August 15, 2018 and no objections arose from the public hearing.

The land was sold at market value and the purchaser was responsible for all costs associated with the survey, transfer and consolidation of the road into the adjacent land.

The purchaser recently submitted the documents to Land Titles to register the road closure, but the application was rejected because a subsequent purchase of land for the

upgraded road altered the description of the road to be closed.

The Land Titles Office requires an amendment to Bylaw 18-1055 so that the description of the land appears identical to the certificate of title.

Revised Bylaw 21-1105 includes the required legal land description as per Land Titles.

Closed session results in campground motion After going into closed session, council passed a motion that Bratrud Vacuum Services be paid $10,000 for 2020 due to COVID-19 and the contract rate for 2021 be increased to $3,000 per week per campground, to close main public washrooms and to remain responsible for the sanitization of the portable washrooms supplied by D&D Septic for the 2021 camping season

Congratulations, Graduates!

Congratulations, Graduates Beaver County Council and staff wish Congratulations to the classes of 2021 across the County!

We recognize that Graduation is an important milestone in a student’s life, you are almost at the finish line!

You strived. You achieved. Now believe.

The future is yours!

We hope you enjoy this special time.

Have a wonderful and safe graduation.

Grazing School for Women

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Beaver County Service Centre 5120 - 50 Street Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (780) 663-3730 Fax: (780) 663-3602 Toll Free: 1-866-663-1333 www.beaver.ab.ca Email: administration@beaver.ab.ca

Property Assessment and Tax Notices

Notice of Development Permits

Beaver County, under Section 311 of the Municipal Government Act, chapter M-26.1, and this publication, advise that the property assessment notices of the municipality will be sent. All assessed persons will be deemed to have received their Combined Property Assessment and Tax Notice as a result of this publication.

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.

As per Section 336 of the Municipal Government Act, chapter M-26, I do hereby certify that the Combined Property Assessment and Tax Notices for Beaver County will be sent on May 13, 2021.

APPEAL DEADLINE: May 19, 2021 Application No. 020020-21-D0022 Applicant: Rempel, Brian and Lorna Location: SE 12-48-17-W4 Development: Second Dwelling - 1520 sq. ft.

Robert Beck Chief Administrative Officer

Attention Beaver County Residents If your MAILING address has changed and you have not notified Beaver County, you may not receive your Tax Notice, however, you are still responsible for payment of your property taxes. It is your responsibility to advise Beaver County of your new mailing address. The County is NOT responsible for any returned tax notices due to incorrect postal addresses.

If you have not changed your mailing address with Beaver County already, please do so as soon as possible. You may send us your new mailing address via Canada Post addressed to Box 140, Ryley, Alberta, T0B 4A0. Alternatively, you may complete an online form on the County’s website at www.beaver.ab.ca. Please note that Beaver County will not accept address changes over the phone.

Request for Quotes - Supply of Culverts REQUEST FOR QUOTES 2021 Supply of Culverts - RFQ2021-08PW Beaver County is seeking quotes for the following work: Quotes will be accepted until 10:00:00 am local time Thursday, May 6, 2021.

All quotes MUST be submitted on the proper form, can be found by visiting https://www.beaver.ab.ca/residents/proposals-quotes.

The lowest or any quote may not necessarily be accepted.

Electronic submission will be accepted via email: pwtenders@beaver.ab.ca If you have any questions, please contact Dan Blackie, Superintendent of Transportation at (780) 663-3730.

2021 Municipal Election 2021 is the year of municipal elections and October 18, 2021 is Election Day. In the past, submission of nominations was restricted to one day only.

The Local Authorities Election Act has been amended to extend the time period during which nominations can be filed.

The new Nomination Period is January 1, 2021 to noon on Monday, September 20, 2021.

At any time during this period, a candidate may submit a Nomination Form.

The Nomination Form as well as a Candidate Information Package is available on the County’s website at www.beaver.ab.ca/council/ 2021-municipal-election. Additional information regarding municipal elections is available on Alberta Municipal Affairs’ website at www.alberta.ca/municipal-elections.aspx.

Inquiries may be addressed to the Returning Officer, Margaret Jones, or the Substitute Returning Officer, Cindy Cox, at 780-663-3730, or by e-mail to mjones@beaver.ab.ca or cindy@beaver.ab.ca.

APPEAL DEADLINE: May 19, 2021 Application No. 020020-21-D0020 Applicant: Stauffer, Warren and Teresa Location: SW 31-49-18-W4 Development: Replacing existing home with new RTM home.

Second Dwelling to remain on property Any person wishing to appeal a decision may do so by serving written notice on the prescribed form (stating reasons for the appeal) and submitting the applicable fee of $200.00 to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at the following address. The notice of appeal must be submitted before 4:30 pm on the appeal deadline date shown above, or be postmarked by the appeal deadline date. The prescribed form is available at www.beaver.ab.ca or at the County office.

Further information regarding the above decision(s) may be obtained from the County Office, Ryley, Alberta.

SECRETARY Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Beaver County, Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 (780) 663-3730 Due to COVID-19, all appeal hearings will be held electronically until further notice.

Tender to Purchase New Motor Graders INVITATION TO TENDERS BEAVER COUNTY 2021 MOTOR GRADERS Tender No. TEN2021-09PW Issued: April 28, 2021 Submission Deadline: May 12, 2021 at 10:00:00 am local time Beaver County is seeking tenders for the (the “Work”) as follows: Supply of Two (2) new Motor Graders.

Beaver County will receive sealed tenders until: 10:00:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 (“Tender Closing”).

SUBMISSION OF TENDERS Each Tender shall be addressed to Beaver County in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the Tenderer’s name, address and tender number. The sealed envelope containing the Tender shall be delivered before the Tender Closing to Beaver County in accordance with the Invitation to Tenderers and the Instructions to Tenderers at: Beaver County Box 140 5120 - 50 Street Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 Attention: Dan Blackie, Superintendent of Transportation To comply with Alberta Health Services – Social Distancing Protocols we will also accept email submissions to pwtenders@beaver.ab.ca In the event of a dispute or issue about whether or not a tender complies with the Instructions to Tenderers, Beaver County reserves the right to retain and open a copy of the tender in question in order to seek and obtain a legal opinion in relation thereto.

The opening of a tender does not in any way constitute an admission by Beaver County as to the compliance, or not, of the subject tender. Faxed tenders will not be accepted and will be returned to the Tenderer.

To comply with Alberta Health Service – Social Distancing Protocols the tender opening will be closed to public attendance. A summary of the opening will be provided via email asap to all submitted tenderers and will be provided upon request to the general public.

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BBO gets a new home Moush John Tofield Mercury

The Beaverhill Bird Observatory (BBO) located in the Beaverhill Natural Area about 10 km east of Tofield, opened its new education and research center.

“After much fundraising by the board and generous donations from its members, the BBO is thankful to have seen the project completed, resulting in a warmer, and more spacious working space for the staff as well as the public,” said Geoff Holroyd, co-founder and current chair.

The Center will host the public and researchers to learn more about the ecology and wildlife of the aspen parkland’s many habitats for decades to come.

“Over years the observatory and the birds have attracted a growing number of visitors and the new facility will better serve them, acting as a local focal destination for those interested in birds and wildlife,” he added.

The two-storey Center will be solar powered when the back-ordered panels arrive. The ground level hosts a bird banding room and a staff kitchen.

The second storey was needed to raise the solar panels above the shadows of the nearby trees and will be used for educational activities. Adjacent to the Center is an 80’ tower that hosts a cell booster and MOTUS antennae.

“The MOTUS system tracks birds around the world; any bird carrying a nanotag on its back within 15 km of the tower will be reported to a central control computer in eastern Canada,” Holroyd explained. “BBO will learn where the bird was tagged and the researcher will learn where their bird travelled. BBO expects to develop its own research projects in future years.

“Currently the four BBO staff are resuming the monitoring of spring migration by conducting a daily census, and by catching birds for banding and to take their measurements.”

The banding occurs for six hours each day, weather permitting, starting 30 minutes before dawn.

“Because of COVID guidelines, the public is asked to make a reservation on the BBO website to visit,” he stated. “With two banders on site, the public are limited to eight people who must wear masks if they want to see the birds up close.”

The BBO was established in 1984 after banders had caught birds on the south end of Beaverhill Lake in earlier years.

Holroyd started his biology career at Long Point Bird Observatory on Lake Erie. He patterned the projects at BBO based on his early experiences. BBO was the second bird observatory in Canada. The idea grew into the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network with over 20 bird observatories across the country monitoring the populations and condition of migratory songbirds.

Accoridng to Holroyd, the goal of the education activities is to have people

appreciate and better understand the natural world through direct experiences.

“BBO believes that people will protect that which they understand. With global problems such as climate change and the pandemic, a better understanding of the biology of planet earth will help people to take action to protect our small planet,” Holroyd noted. “Releasing a bird at BBO after it has been banded and observed up close can leave a lasting memory of our connection to the natural world. BBO’s education program includes internships for university students. This summer, eight interns will monitoring swallows, wrens, butterflies, bats and breeding birds.”

The new center will build on the almost fourdecade history of the BBO. “The visiting public and many students will have a better appreciation of birds and their natural world, and will be leaders in our stewardship of planet earth.”

Recalling the 1951 snow storm

Seen here is Jim Kallal at 28 months posing in between piles of snow. Please turn to Page 15 for story as recalled by Jerry Kallal about the March 1951 snow storm that hit Tofield and area. SUBMITTED PHOTO/JERRY KALLAL

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Wanted: Hay land, to put up on shares, between Mundare and Lamont. Call Barry @ 780-913-4675 12/19p ____________________ REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE Great Commercial lot for sale on Main Street in Viking, AB. Only one like it. Asking $19,999 OBO. Serviced.

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Located next to bottle depot and restaurant, near Food Bank/FCSS, across from bank and financial advisors, near liquor stores and school. Or just buy the lot now and wait for values to go up once COVID is over. Email vikingreview@gmail.com if interested. tfn ___________________ SERVICES SERVICES Drywall Taping/Texturing 35+ Years No Job too small!

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We are your Wild Rose Co-op and we have been proudly serving Camrose, Sedgewick, Viking, Killam, and area for generations! Co-op is a different kind of business.

If you’re a member, you’re an owner. In fact, your co-operative is completely owned by members like you.

We don’t have a head office somewhere else or shareholders who aren’t members.

Our business benefits our community.

We are local. We are community-owned.

We are your Wild Rose Co-op.

Congratulations! As a result of the continued support of the Wild Rose Co-op Members, we have had another successful year in 2020, with sales of $104,107,586.

This success has permitted the Board of Directors to authorize a general cash repayment of $1 million to the Co-op’s owners – you, the Members.

cash paid out to Wild Rose Co-op members

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The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - Page 15

Tofield Snow Storm

Moush John

Tofield Mercury

On March 17, 1951 on St. Patrick’s Day the snow storm that hit Tofield shut down Tofield and surrounding areas. Jerry Kallal recalls hearing the exact date from Stewart Ferguson, a long time Tofield resident.

“The roads were all drifted in and impassable; even the CN Rail had to bring the plow train from Jasper in o`rder to open the rail line. Rural schools were closed for a week.”

Kallal’s dad, Charles Kallal, talked about the March blizzard and how his snow plane was used to run different missions.

“One story he told often was about being called and heading out to the Harold and Lillian Schultz farm, seven miles southwest of

Jim Kallal, left, with his mom Nan Kallal.

Tofield. He was to bring Mrs. Lillian Schultz into town, as she was in labour.

The snowdrifts were so high that dad had trouble finding places where he could maneuver under the telephone lines. I think he told me that he clipped one along the way!”

Kallal recalled that Wes Lawson told him that he could hear the snow plane coming.

“Dad had stopped to pick up Pat Sears on the way.

They arrived at the Schultz Farm and Wes told me that

they were invited in for coffee. I remember dad telling me they had trouble getting the snow plane started but they did get Mrs. Schultz to Tofield Hospital in time to have Brian on March 21.”

Kallal has been restoring a vintage snow plane.

“I had always wanted one as I’ve had many memorable rides with my dad, acquiring my own last April. I’m hoping to complete restoring the snow plane, next fall, in time for the winter snowfall!”

Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission Box 540, 5029-51 Ave. Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 (780) 663-2019 or 1-866-3333791 Fax: (780) 663-2050 E-mail: info@hwy14water.ca

NOTICE THE HIGHWAY 14 REGIONAL WATER SERVICES COMMISSION has had several engineering studies conducted in an effort to develop a rate model that reflects the full cost accounting of operating the Hwy 14 Regional Water System. The Commission owns and operates approximately 280 km of water mains and associated pumps, controls and reservoirs. This infrastructure has a limited lifespan. Replacement of this infrastructure must be planned to keep this system operational. With much consideration, the Commission has approved a commodity rate increase under Bylaw 21-3 to take effect June 1, 2021.

Increases will be noticed on the June 30 invoices.

Changes to rates are as follows: • Distribution Commodity Rate has been increased from $3.755/m3 to $4.515/m3.

• Bulk Commodity Rate has been increased from $3.505/m3 to $3.815/m3.

• Non-Member Commodity Rate has been removed and the Distribution Commodity Rate will apply.

• Truck Fill Rate has been increased from $5.293/m3 to $5.993/m3.

The Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission can be contacted at 1-866-333-3791 during regular office hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

PROPERTIES LAMONT COUNTY Modern Industrial Shop • 15,000 sq ft Industrial Shop built on 42.8 acres in Lamont County adjacent to the town of Lamont. Shop was built in 2006 with drive thru bays and has 24’ clear ceilings, 16’ by 16’ doors, floor sumps, exhaust fans, tool crib, 5-ton bridge crane, 600 amp power and 1,500 sq ft of office space. Site has access to highways 29, 15, 831. There is 15 acres of gravelled yard with chain link fencing. located at 195043 HWY 29 Lamont County. Price: $3,175,000 • N1/2 of NE ¼ -7-53-18-W4 71.80 acres, 8.77 acres yard with chain link fence, partially gravelled, power, 4 yard lights, could be commercial use if proper permit is obtained. Balance of parcel is fenced with 5 wire and 4 wire. 35± acres of hay. Corner of HWY 16 and RR 185. Price: $399,000 Seller is a licensed Realtor™ in the province of Alberta • W4-18-54-10 SW ¼ 160 acres 110± cultivated acres. RR 183 between TWP RD 540 and 542 Price: $320,000 • Parcel #1 Plan: 0826846 Block 1 Lot 2 Parcel #2 Plan: 0826846 Block 1 Lot 3 156.60 acres total 145 combined cultivated acres RR 175 and TWP 544 Price: $550,000 • W4-18-53-29-NE, Plan 0321318 Block 1 Lot 1, Plan 0321318 Block 1 Lot 2, 314.45 acres total. 2 miles from highway 16 fenced and cross fenced pasture. Total Price $675,000 • NW 1/4 -17-58-19-W4 160 acres good culitivated land in Lamont County Heartland. Price $640,000 • SW-16-56-W4 155.37 acres. Culitvated with a shop and power on property. Borders HWY 831 Price $580,000 FARM LAND IN CHIPMAN • S ½ of SW ¼ -20-54-18-W4 80 acres all in hay and trees near Highway 15. Price $150,000 • SW ¼ 30-54-18-W4 (North ½) 78.83 acres fenced pasture land Price $140,000 • SW ¼, 30-54-18-W4 (South ½)- 72.12 acres fenced pasture land Price $130,000 BEAVER COUNTY ACREAGES • W4-16-4836-SW 160 acres near Holden.

Small house, power, gas, and septic system well treed yard.Price $419,000 • W4-19-51-15-SE ¼ 155.9 acres usable for pasture of hay near Tofield. Fenced and cross fenced with multiple water sources. RR 192 and TWP Rd 512. Price $519,000

SOLD SOLD SOLD

TWO HILLS COUNTY RECREATION LAND • W4-12-55-27 NW 146 acres with 1/2-mile frontage on the North Saskatchewan river. HWY 29 and RR 123 50± acres of cultivation power at property Nicely treed lot for a building site. Price $350,000 STRATHCONA COUNTY • 39.29 acres R.V. Storage Park with permit for 600 trailers Price $2,160,000 • Part of NE ¼ - 24 – 53 – 23 – W4 19.19 acres currently agricultural land located in the approved Cambrian development plan. With proposed multi family dwellings land use. Price $2,300,000 Hobby Farm • 53142 RGE RD 224 40.03 acres with 35 ± cultivation. 1950 built 1000 sq ft bungalow on property with large shop and various other buildings.

Future local industrial zoning on property and located in Bremner concept plan. Price $1,295,000

SOLD

LAND FOR SALE WETASKIWIN COUNTY • W5-4-47-1-W 53.93 acres fenced pasture as well lease income. Located HWY 20 TWP 470. Price $160,000.

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780-449-5622 | nhill01@telus.net www.hillrealty.ca

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