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Beaver County family awarded 2019 BMO Farm Family Award

Community Market a huge success with Santa bringing festive cheer

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Tofield Atoms crush Camrose in a Saturday home game

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Hometown girl conquers Worlds

Tofield’s former resident Holli Mack reached another milestone by winning the Worlds in the one-arm 24 kg Long Cycle kettlebell lifting event. Mack (extreme right, front row) is seen here with Team Canada. Please see Page 11 for story. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

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Tofield

2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday to Sunday, Nov 29, 30, Dec 1

Friday, Nov. 29th

• 4-H Turkey Bingo – 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

– Community Hall

Saturday, Nov. 30th • Breakfast with Santa – 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. – Tofield Legion • Stuff the Bus – 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. – IGA Parking lot • Festival of Trees – 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. – Community Hall • “ELF” – 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Community Hall • Downtown Parade – 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Carolers – Lighting of The Tree

• Lighting of the Tree – 6:00 p.m. – Town Administration Office • Family Dance – 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. – Community Hall • Fire Works – Ball Diamond #4 – Sports Grounds – 8:15 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 1st • Gravity Dance Force – Tiny Tots Christmas Dance Show – Community Hall – Doors 1:00 p.m. - Show Start 1:30 p.m.

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Beaver County’s Rude family honoured Moush John

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Beaver County’s Stacey and Kent Rude were recently honoured at the 2019 Farmfair International and are the recipients of the BMO Farm Family Award.

“Thank you to Beaver County councillor Gene Hrabec for nominating the Rude Family; it was my pleasure to be in attendance and see them accept this well-deserving award,” MLA Jackie Lovely said. “The technology advancement they use with their mixed operation make them leaders in the community!”

For 50 years, BMO has recognized farm families from across northern and central Alberta with the

BMO Farm Family Awards, where families are nominated from 20 counties across the region by other members of their community.

Once nominated, the Northern and Central Agricultural Service Boards select outstanding families who best represent values of the family farm within their rural community. The award honours both their farming business practices and community involvement.

The Rudes farm with their teenage children, Kaitlyn and Ty, near Tofield, running a mixed operation consisting of a 10,000-square-foot greenhouse, 800 acres of cropland, and a herd of beef cattle.

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The Rude family with MLA Jackie Lovely and Beaver County councillor Gene Hrabec at the BMO Farm Family Awards Gala. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Farm Award Continued from Page 3 They use modern farming practices including drip irrigation in the greenhouse and GPS and direct seeding in the field to produce annual and perennial bedding out plants, canola, wheat, barley, hay, and beef cattle.

With Kaitlyn and Ty being active members of the Holden 4-H Beef Club, and Kent volunteering as Club Leader, the family is well involved in the community.

“Agriculture has changed so dramatically over the past 100 years, but fundamentally it’s still the same as it has been for centuries – providing food!” Councillor Hrabec said. “The diversity of agriculture is what drives change and Kent

and his family have stepped outside of the comfort zone and developed a greenhouse business creating ag diversity for their farming operation.”

Kent Rude said that he grew up on a farm and had always wanted to farm.

“Growing up on a farm, we always wanted our kids to grow up on farm as well,” Rude said.

“Our operation is fairly typical cattle/grain farm and diversified into greenhouses. Technology has made things less labour intensive and more efficient.”

Irrigation and automatic ventilation in greenhouses and GPS auto steer in the field are among some of the examples of what they use in their operation.

Speaking to younger generations moving away from farming nowadays, Rude explained, “Younger generations moving away from rural areas is not really a new trend; this has been the case for many years already and there are numerous reasons why.

“But when I look at the farms around, there are still younger farmers – people in their 30s and 40s who have gone to college, worked out, and have now returned to the farm.”

He also added, “Getting the farm family award was quite a surprise; we just go about our business and it is nice to see that people like what we are doing.

Thank you to those who nominated us.”

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Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 1pm to 3pm @ Tofield Community Hall (5309 - 50th St.) We invite all of the schools, non-profit, churches, clubs and businesses to participate in this special community event by entering a Special Display Tree. Please register by calling Tofield/Ryley/Beaver West FCSS at 780-662-7067. Admission: Food Bank Donation - Concession on site

Rules: • Deadline for entries is Friday, November 22nd, 2019 • Cost is $20 to participate with all proceeds going to the local food bank • Must use own tree, real or artificial, any height • Must use your own lights (please use the kind that stay lit even if a bulb burns out) • Each tree must have a theme • Please bring an extension cord as you might need it • The tree can be decorated and then moved on site, or you can decorate on site • Tree must be picked up. Date & time; to be determined *All trees will be judged and the winner will receive a prize!

Have fun with this project! All Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Obituary Kathleen Jean Norton Aug. 24, 1924 - Nov. 16, 2019 Kathleen Jean Norton of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, formerly of Ryley, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the age of 95 years.

She is survived by two sons Randy (Kay) of Wetaskiwin and Greg (Loralie) of Sherwood Park; one daughter Debbie (John) Bauer of Sylvan Lake; two daughtersin-law Betty Norton of Wetaskiwin and Kathleen Norton of Stony Plain; ten grandchildren; twenty-three

great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Walter; two sons Gerald (Ace) and Jeff; and one granddaughter Tracy Bauer.

Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Doctor and staff at the Good Shepherd Home in Wetaskiwin for the excellent care Kathleen received over

the past five years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Home in Wetaskiwin. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland (4817 51 Ave, Camrose, AB., T4V 0V4) in care of arrangements.

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Loose Ends: Sneaky spider

Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

Spiders are seeking warmth in the house.

They haven’t chosen well, since we’ve evicted (with extreme prejudice) a half

dozen in as many days, the latest before breakfast this morning. Only one has escaped our wrath and that was because he was situated almost dead center on the living room ceiling. We don’t do well with standing on chairs and the last time I attacked one with my cane (AKA: my killer cane) I brought down chunks of textured (AKA: popcorn) ceiling and left a black smudge in its place.

This one – named That Spider- remained motion-

less for days. We thought he was either sleeping or dead, perhaps expired from attempting to cross the white lumpy wasteland that is the aforementioned ceiling.

But apparently, he was only resting, or playing possum, because one morning we noted that he’d moved maybe one-and-ahalf metres west. We never saw him moving so I guess he preferred travelling at night. This prompted me to change his name from ‘That’ to

‘Sneaky.’

Sneaky hung a left on the next leg of his journey, stopping perilously close to being over my chair and thus over my head while I’m watching TV. I get nervous when spiders are over my head. Have you ever seen how fast they can scamper down their silk strings?

I was prepared to cane him if he so much as wiggled in my direction.

He’d already overstayed his welcome.

Then the next morning

he was gone. Poof! Had he finally tired of clinging to the ceiling? Had he chosen a nice warm crack to crawl into? Or was he hiding under the sofa, waiting for the opportunity to crawl up my leg?

Or to lower himself in that unnerving, silent way spiders have to land on my head and make a nest in my hair while I’m watching the second season of Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime?

Ugh! My skin just went all crawly. I prefer to think

that, mistakenly thinking we were being kind and not just waiting until he was swat-able, he was partying with his friends (not too many). Or maybe eaten by one of those big, mean-looking guys – um, no, that would mean the big one was still here . . . lurking. Waiting until I’m asleep. Nope. Sneaky is partying. I can hear them singing.

Wow! They sound a lot like Blake Shelton and Trace Atkins singing Hell Right.

Patrols on Hwy. 14 lead to charges Sgt. John Powell Tofield RCMP

During the past week Tofield RCMP responded to 46 calls for service. Included in the calls for service were seven motor vehicle collisions, a false alarm and a 911 hangup.

On Nov. 12, Traffic services was on patrol on Hwy. 14 near Tofield. A Mazda 5 was stopped for exceeding the max speed limit. On checking the driver, he was found to have a suspended drivers licence. The driver, a 32year-old male from Killam was charged with speeding and driving while unauthorized. The driver was issued a violation ticket and a summons to which he is scheduled to attend Vegreville Provincial Court on Jan. 27, 2020 at 10 a.m.

On Nov. 12, Tofield RCMP were on patrol on Hwy. 14 and conducted a vehicle stop on a Buick LeSabre. The driver of the

vehicle provided a false name and birthday. The driver was found to be on several conditions including not to have a cell phone to which he had on his person. The driver, a 27-year-old male from Edmonton was charged with obstruction and for breaching conditions of a recognizance obstruction.

He was released from custody on a $500 no cash recognizance to attend court on Dec. 3 at 10 a.m.

On Nov. 13, a caller reported he was travelling on Hwy. 14 and a semitruck attempted several times to pass him. When the semi-truck did pass him, the trailer sideswiped his vehicle causing damage to the driver side of the vehicle.

RCMP made patrols but were unable to locate the vehicle.

On Nov. 14, Tofield RCMP were on patrol in Tofield and conducted a vehicle stop on a Mazda 3. The driver was unable

to produce a driver’s licence or insurance for the vehicle. The driver, a 33year-old female from Pigeon Lake was charged with operating a motor vehicle without her licence in possession and operating an uninsured motor vehicle on a highway. She was issued a summons to attend Vegreville Provincial Court on Jan. 27, 2020 at 10 a.m.

On Nov. 15, Tofield RCMP were on patrol on Hwy. 14 and conducted a vehicle stop on a Dodge Dakota. The driver of the vehicle was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of Edmonton. The driver, a 52-year-old male from Edmonton was arrested on the warrant and released from custody to attend Edmonton Provincial Court on Dec. 20.

On Nov. 16, Tofield RCMP were called to the

Holden Hotel for suspicious persons parked at the location. RCMP attended and conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Focus. One of the occupants of the vehicle was found to have outstanding warrants for his arrest out of Edmonton and out Continued on Page 7

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Arena deals profitable for billionaires

EDITORIAL Kerry Anderson Tofield Mercury Publisher

Every time the billionaire owners of sports franchises want a new facility constructed, they claim they need public backing and usually receive it.

So, I thought it was interesting that the Katz Group, after purchasing the Oilers and then being credited for building the Ice District and Rogers Place, is now planning to build another arena in Frankfurt, Germany.

Katz Group CEO Jürgen Schreiber said the company wants to have a footprint in the space of building and managing arenas worldwide.

No doubt, especially if they can secure the same sweet deal like they received in Edmonton.

Katz Group is paying $137.8 million towards Rogers Place,

but $112.8 million of that is for renting the building for 35 years (at which point they will be requiring a new building no doubt). That’s only $3.2 million per year rent for a company (Edmonton Oilers) earning $145 million in revenue and worth a reported $540 million.

As well, Katz Group takes responsibility for all expenses in operating the facility but receives all operating revenue including naming rights purchased by Rogers for 10 years. Although I can’t seem to come up with a yearly naming rights price, would it be crazy to believe the naming rights amount from Rogers covered Katz Group’s yearly rent all by itself?

The City of Edmonton’s contribution to Rogers Place was $226 million with another $125 million collected through a ticket surcharge. In other words, taxpayers essentially paid for the facility and hockey fans are pay-

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ing the rest. However, neither gets reimbursed through the profits of the facility.

It seems like the Katz Group got a better deal on their new arena than the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC), which essentially split their $550 million arena with the City of Calgary. CSEC, by the way, is owned by four businessmen who are worth every bit as much as the Katz

Group.

After the City of Calgary turned down a three-way split in 2017, they agreed to a deal this year that cost them an extra $50 million while CSEC’s portion is exactly the same as turned down previously.

Like the Edmonton deal, the one in Calgary is for 35 years and CSEC will operate the facility, pay expenses and reap all revenues. The City of Calgary will

own the building which like Edmonton will have little value in 35 years as both the Oilers previous building and the Saddledome in Calgary lasted little more than 40 years each.

The lessons learned from these two deals are: 1) these new facilities create opportunities in the surrounding areas and are good for civic pride; 2) large entertainment opportuni-

ties are presented to the cities due to the new facilities which can handle modern technology and heavy equipment; 3) world-class sports franchises like the Oilers and Flames attract attention to their home cities in valuable international publicity; 4) councillors are not equipped to negotiate with world class entrepreneurs operating international businesses.

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Continued from Page 5 of Cold Lake. The male, a 31-year-old male from Bonnyville was arrested on the warrants and lodged into RCMP cells for a Judicial Interim Release hearing.

On Nov. 16, Tofield RCMP were on patrol and conducted a vehicle stop on a Nissan Murano.

The driver of the vehicle was found to have a suspended driver’s licence.

The driver, a 37-year-old male from Edmonton was charged with driving while unauthorized and was served with a summons to attend Vegreville Provincial Court on Jan. 27, 2020 at 10 a.m. The vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days.

On Nov. 17, Tofield RCMP received several calls in regards to a possible impaired driver on Hwy. 14. A Chevy Im-

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pala was reported to travelling at varying speeds, going into oncoming lanes and driving erratically. The vehicle was located and stopped on Hwy. 14. The driver showed extreme signs of intoxication and was arrested for impaired driving. The driver was brought to the Tofield RCMP detachment where he provided two breath samples being 260 mg% and 250 mg%. The driver, a 30-year-old male was charged with driving while impaired and operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level over 0.08. He was released from custody on a Promise to Appear to attend Vegreville Provincial Court on Dec. 13 at 10 a.m.

On Nov. 17, Tofield RCMP received a call of a male sitting in his vehicle drinking beer. The vehi-

cle drove off but was located and stopped in Tofield. The driver of the vehicle provided a sample into a roadside screening device and the result was a caution. The driver, a 64-year-old male from Tofield was issued a three-day suspension and his vehicle was seized for three days.

On Nov. 17, Tofield RCMP were on patrol and located a vehicle driving without lights on. A traffic stop was conducted on a Mazda 3S. The driver was showing signs of impairment and provided a sample of breath into a roadside screening device and the result was a fail. The driver was arrested for impaired driving and brought to the Tofield RCMP detachment where he provided samples of breath being 90 mg% and 80 mg%. The

driver, a 30-year-old male from Tofield was charged with operating a motor vehicle while im-

paired and driving with a blood alcohol level over 0.08. The male was released from custody on a

Promise to Appear to attend Vegreville Provincial Court on Jan. 13, 2020 at 10 a.m.

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1. Pick an angel from the tree. (Blue = Boy, Pink = Girl) The childs age, and some interests will help you select a gift.

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CHRISTMAS HAMPER REQUESTS The Community Christmas Hamper program assists families in Tofield, Ryley and surrounding area, who may be struggling to put a Christmas dinner on the table, or gifts under the tree.

To request a Christmas Hamper, visit the FCSS Office in Tofield (5407-50 St.) (upstairs) or Call: 780-662-7067 Presentation of photo ID, and proof of physical address (eg. utility bill) will be requested to confirm that you are within our service area.

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Community Christmas Market brings in festive cheer Moush John Tofield Mercury

Kim Fessenden and her mom displayed handmade crafts for sale. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO

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Caretakers are responsible to keep all entryways and sidewalks clear of snow and ice in the winter months and will be required to complete a major ‘summer clean’ each year according to BRSD guidelines. Caretakers may also be asked to respond to security alarm calls and to open/close the school building for extra-curricular or other community events. The schedule of regular, yearly, and special duties is available upon request. Viking School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students in grades K-12. Contract compensation is based on student count and school area.

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The Tofield Community Market organizers couldn’t have asked for better weather this past Saturday, Nov. 16, as they held their first Christmas edition of the market.

With the sun shining, people from the surrounding areas and the town itself came in to the Community Hall where the market was being held to get a taste of the

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festive spirit and get some shopping out of the way.

“My mom and I try and go to some of the markets around here,” said Kim Fessenden, who had come out from Sherwood Park to showcase their handmade products. “My mom, who is retired now, makes all these beautiful crafty things out of material that’s quite common.”

The Community Hall had vendors of various things, from blankets and socks to wall hangings and other Christmas gifts.

“We had a great

turnout today,” said one of the market organizers, Sam Stefanizyn, who had her own stall in the hall.

“We had some new vendors too – a leggings vendor and several with sewing and crocheting, and others with Christmas decor.”

Lorraine Church of Diamond Crafts based out of Tofield had her stall along the wall, and was happy that she was a part of the Christmas Market.

“I don’t come out often, but I try and get out to this one because we get quite a few customers,” Church said. “I get my Continued on Page 9

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Continued from Page 8 son to help me out with the tables and set up, and so far it’s been a great experience.”

Stefanizyn noted that there were more than 35 vendors who were a part of the Christmas Market, making it a worthwhile drive for those who had

driven the distance to attend it.

“We had a turkey dinner for the first time, and people really liked it; it was very well received,” Stefanizyn added.

At 1 p.m. Santa made an entrance with his Grinch, which got the kids running up to the stage where he was

headed to hand out gifts and hear about everyone’s Christmas wishes, according to Stefanizyn.

“The December market will have a more varied range of vendors than this one, with some more new ones attending it,” Stefanizyn explained. “It will be more of a lastchance-to-shop kind of a

market where people can get their last-minute shopping done, and we’re also looking at doing some giveaways then.”

Stefanizyn added that they appreciated the support of the community, and are looking forward to more vendors and visitors in the next season.

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Tofield’s Holli Mack lifts the Worlds

Moush John

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Tofield’s Holli Mack has put her town on the map by winning gold at the International Union Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL) earlier this month.

Mack flew with team Canada to participate in the one-arm 24-kg-longcycle lifting event.

“It feels surreal winning a gold medal at the IUKL,” Mack said.

Earlier this year Mack set a Canadian record in her category and had her eye on this milestone for which she continued to prepare after her Candian win.

“For 12 weeks I trained six days a week; my only rest day was Friday,” Mack added.

She was competing in two different lifts at the Worlds – 16-kg snatch and 24-kg long cycle.

“I split up my training days so that I did not have to train those lifts on the same day; the last two weeks of training are always the toughest because they are all mental,” Mack explained.

“However, I’m lucky to have two coaches that helped guide me through the whole process and kept me grounded both mentally and physically.”

Mack said that she kept

her diet very similar to how she eats on a regular training routine.

“I eat a ton of whole foods and meal prep every Sunday,” Mack added. “I do not supplement in any way, I never have and I don’t believe it; the more natural the better. With my busy work schedule, I don’t have time to cook much during the week.”

Mack said that she had to make the time to put in the work.

“I believe if you want something bad enough, you will make the time to put the work in,” Mack further explained. “This was my priority for the

last 12 weeks. I wasn’t going to let anything get in the way of that!”

Driven and self-assured, Mack is quite the inspiration.

Back in 2015 when she was training for a powerlifting competition, she started to lose all her mobility and endurance in that sport. This is when she was first introduced to the kettlebell sport.

“The gym I was working at got invited to a kettlebell competition in Edmonton and I quickly become obsessed and fascinated,” Mack recalled.

“I had a decent amount of training time between April Nationals and No-

Holli Mack on the podium with Canada’s flag. SUBMITTED PHOTO vember Worlds, and knew a year ago this was my plan.”

Mack plans to savour her journey until the end of the year, and then set

new targets.

“In January I’ll be working towards my goal of my master of sport record in the 24-kg long cycle lift.”

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Holden’s 40th Concert Series kicks off with The Emeralds

Corporate Sponsors Sunderman Trucking & Flagstaff County

Christine Mackay (left), President of the Beaver Regional Arts Society, and Ben Lutz (right), society board member, speak to the crowd at the society's 40th Anniversary celebration at the Paragon Theatre on Sunday afternoon. Looking on is Allan Broder (centre) of The Emeralds band which performed that afternoon as part of the celebrations. PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTO

Patricia Harcourt Staff Reporter

The Beaver Regional Arts Society kicked off its 40th anniversary concert series with a show by the ever popular, “The Emeralds,” a band that made “The Bird Dance” an international hit.

Held in a beautiful oldstyle theatre in Holden, the society has being putting on shows there from 1979 until the present.

The building was called the Beaver Regional Arts Centre until 2016 when it was renamed Paragon, after its earlier original days as a movie theatre.

The Paragon Theatre was built in 1952 and operated as a movie theatre until about 1964, when it closed until 1978.

Beaver County Recreation and Parks Administrator George Baker had a dream in the 1970s of starting a regional arts

centre for the people, and the county bought the Paragon building for $1.

The arts society was formed in 1976, and took over the facility with a formal opening of March 17, 1979.

“We are proud that the Beaver Regional Arts Society has reached this milestone,” said Society President Christine Mackay, prior to the beginning of the show last Sunday.

“And we are celebrating 40 years of performances which included music, dance, theatre and comedy presented by a great number of artists,” she said. “It has taken countless hours of hard work, fundraising, grants and financial contributions to make the vision of turning the closed movie theatre into a performing arts centre a reality.

“The 285-seat facility

formally opened on March 17, 1979. It has also taken countless hours of hard work and dedication by our many volunteers for the last 40 years to achieve the success we continue to enjoy today.”

At last Sunday’s performance, the theatre was lined with pictures of the many performers who did come there to entertain over the years. A 40th anniversary cake was cut and presented to those attending the Emeralds concert, along with some punch.

“Please take a few minutes to look at the displays we have set up that show a bit of our history and recognize some of the artists who have entertained us and join us for anniversary cake and punch at intermission,” said Mackay.

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Stars rep thanks County for $2 per capita support Patricia Harcourt STARS Senior Municipal Relations Liaison Glenda Farnden came to Beaver County's Nov. 6 meeting to thank council for its financial and other support on behalf of the air ambulance service, and update the councillors on the latest innovations.

The county has pledged support of $2 per capita for each year from 2019 to 2021.

Farnden said that administrative costs have remained at 15 per cent. "We feel really good that we are keeping that in check," she said.

New regional support has come from both counties of Flagstaff and Wheatland. "Flagstaff rallied the troops," she said, giving a per capita amount including the county and communities within its boundaries.

"Seven new towns have come on board this year, including Tofield," she said, who wanted to help along with Beaver County. "So we're well on our way."

A graph indicated that Beaver County had the third highest number of air ambulance calls.

Camrose County was the highest followed by Leduc County.

To date this year in Beaver County, Holden, Ryley and Tofield interfacility had one air ambulance call each, with another two calls at Tofield and three Viking inter-facility.

From 2014 to 2019, There were 96 calls in total for these local communities. Farnden said the calls average out in those five years to 1.5 missions per month representing $80,000 to $200,000 in service value per year.

STARS has nine new helicopters in its fleet with five for Western Canada alone. Seven of the units have already been paid for with fundraising currently taking place for the other two.

The provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan each gave $13 million to STARS, with the federal government giving $65 million as a block grant for five of the helicopters.

STARS support comes from 88 per cent of the rural population it serves, and from seven districts in northeastern

B.C. Sixty-six per cent contribute $2 per capita while half contribute from over $2 per capita to $90 per capita, she said. This brings a collective annual total of $1.8 million.

A "peek" at the interior of the helicopters was provided in a photo.

Farnden said they will have an intensive care unit brought to the patient and technology upgrades "because it's important to stay innovative." Such innovations include brand new monitors and new science equipment.

"This new medical interior is just top notch, amazing," she said, adding the unveiling of the new machines will take place in 2020.

As for Beaver County's $2 per capita commitment for the next three years, she said: "Thank you for going the majority (of contributors) in the province…Partnerships do save lives and we appreciate your partnership very much."

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 4) agreed that the service value of the air ambulance calls meant that "you get a lot back for the

contribution," the county makes to the air ambulance service.

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) said the fact that Tofield is also joining the list of supporters "is sweet music to my ears."

"That came from your leadership," Farnden replied. "I'm looking forward to meeting their council for the first time."

Other words of appreciation for STARS came from Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce, who said: "I'm very glad that they're there," he said.

"It speaks loud and clear that people have decided we don't want to do without (the service)," said Farnden. "Albertans have supported us for 34 years and they want to

have this support.

"When you are having the worst day of your life, you don't need to get an astronomical bill (for a m b u l a n c e services)…You have access to STARS at no cost to you.

"I think it's really important that people have the information ad really understand what it stands for."

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Questions on incorporation answered with BMS officials and steering committee members attending Patricia Harcourt At a special meeting, Beaver Municipal Solutions staff, including General Manager Pierre Breau, attended Beaver Council Chambers Oct. 6 to answer questions on BMS incorporation.

The questions from council arose out of a Due Diligence Review done by the county. Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec also had questions of his own, and some questions from the public at an information night on incorporation were forwarded to the BMS MCC Steering Committee.

Breau went through a long list of three sets of questions regarding the proposed incorporation of what would be called Claystone Waste should it proceed.

Also attending the meeting were BMS board members Chairman Brian Ducherer, Vice-Chairman Harold Conquest, Director Jason Ritchie, Director Mark Giebelhaus, Chief Financial Officer Juvy Ceniza, Tofield CAO Cindy Neufeld, Ryley CAO Glen Hamilton-Brown, Holden CAO Sherry Garbe and Viking CAO Don McLeod.

Reeve Jim Kallal explained that the questions forwarded by council were presented to council from the public hearing. “We will try to digest all of this,� said Kallal, following the presentation, while warning “there may be other things� that will come up before the county can approve the incorporation.

Committee Meetings To Be Eliminated Council directed administration to draft a further amendment to the Procedural Bylaw 19-1075 to dispense with the Committee of the Whole meetings usually held the first Wednesday of every month. This will be replaced with a second regular meeting of council.

The idea to eliminate the committee meetings was brought up by Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec. One issue was that committees were set up to look at options for various matters but not to pass motions. That would have to wait two weeks for the regular council meeting. “Let’s expedite things and just make decisions,� said Hrabec, noting this would “help with the time efficiency� issue of running late at meetings.

Council has decided as well to start meetings at 8:30 a.m. as before, but to extend the meeting from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. due to running over their time limit on a frequent basis.

With two regular meetings each month, “administration will have more time to prepare for decisions,� said Hrabec. “I’m on board with that,� said Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook, who felt this would give more direction to administration through the fact that motions can be made at both meetings.

Road Closure at Bruce Council passed a motion by Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) that council pass the following motion to close Road Plan 146 E.T. in the Hamlet of Bruce, as the land is no longer required for public travel.

The land is described as “all that portion of Third Avenue shown on Plan 146 E.T. containing 0.327 hectares (0.808 acres) more or less, excepting thereout all mines and minerals.�

ASB Scholarship Awarded Council passed a motion by Deputy Reeve Hrabec to award the 2019 ASB Scholarship to Jonathon Colbert as per the criteria determined in the ASB policy.

ASB Appointment Council agreed to appoint Bernie Klammer to the Public At Large position on the Agricultural Service Board for a three year term.

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Council accepts in-kind donation by Ryley for Tofield Health Foundation Patricia Harcourt Beaver County passed a motion Nov. 6 to accept an "in-kind" form of support to meet the matching funding requirement for the Community Support Grant to the Tofield Health Foundation.

The county had approved a $500 grant to the Tofield Health Foundation's Community Attraction and Retention Committee back in March of this year.

The funds were for operating expenses and subject to the Town of Tofield and Village of Ryley providing matching grants.

The Town of Tofield matched the grant with $500 in cash, but the Village of Ryley gave $250 and 'in-kind' support related to the Skills Weekend held in April.

Reeve Kallal deferred payment authorization to the foundation until the matter was discussed by council.

"I brought this forward because the Village of

Ryley wants to match with in-kind donations instead of funds for the Community Support Grant," he explained.

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec added that the county shared funds with the understanding there would be matching grants from Tofield and Ryley.

County CAO Bob Beck explained that "the county said they weren't comfortable unless the other two contribute," which is why the cheque wasn't signed.

Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1) said he "doesn't have an issue with it," but Hrabec warned it would cause questions regarding future such donations.

CAO Beck told council the amount was too small to set a precedent. "It's up to council to set a precedent," he said.

"Beaver County's decision is it's own, if other municipalities choose to do it differently so be it," said Smook. His motion to accept the in-kind part of the donation was carried.

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Strathcona County and Beaver County Intermunicipal Development Plan Come find out more information on the draft Intermunicipal Development Plan.

Strathcona County and Beaver County are working on a draft Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) to ensure that land use decisions are coordinated between the two municipalities. An IDP is a high-level statutory plan jointly developed by two or more neighboring municipalities.

Recent changes to the Municipal Government Act require that municipalities with common boundaries, and where at least one member is not part of a growth region, must adopt an IDP. The draft IDP has been developed using the existing policy areas of both municipalities’ Municipal Development Plans (MDPs), and as a result the proposed IDP will not affect existing land use zoning.

Open house and comment sheet Learn more about the project, attend the open house or complete the comment sheet. The comment sheet is available on both of the municipalities’ project websites.

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Open House: November 21, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Drop in anytime Hastings Lake Community Hall 51080 Range Road 204, 1.5 km South of Highway 14 at the Hastings Lake Turnoff

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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.

Notice of Development Permits 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.

APPEAL DEADLINE: December 04, 2019 Application No.020020-19-D0060 Applicant: Glen Brown Location: Plan 7923226;Block 1; Lot 9 SW-10-50-20-W4 Development: 24′x26′ Garage for Vehicle Storage and Hobby Workshop APPEAL DEADLINE: December 04, 2019 Application No.020020-19-D0062 Applicant: Guenter’s Mechanical Inc. Location: Plan 162 3889 ;Block 1; Lot 1 SE-16-46-11-W4 Development: Convert Agricultural Building into a Mechanical Repair Shop 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

Gravel Haul Tender

Gravel Haul Tender 2020 Beaver County is now accepting sealed tenders for the 2020 Gravel Haul at the Beaver County Service Centre until November 28, 2019 at 10 am.

For the complete set of tender documents please visit our website, www.beaver.ab.ca, Alberta Purchasing Connection or the Beaver County Service Centre.

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

Community Events Hello Neighbours!

A Community Conversation about cultural Diversity in Rural Alberta Monday, November 25, 6:30 pm Ryley Community Hall 5103 49 Street The Alberta Centre for Rural Communities, in association with the Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and Public Life, invites you to a conversation of the topic of cultural diversity in rural Alberta. This is an opportunity to talk together about the realities of rural life and how to build bridges across our collective differences.

Light refreshments will be served.

This event is free to attend and open to the public. For more info, contact Clark Banack, csbanack@ualberta.ca.

Community Adult Learning Program New Futures Career Transitions Workshops Monday – Friday Nov 25-29 9am-4pm Beaver County Service Centre, Ryley

Tofield Winterfest Friday, November 29, 4-H Turkey Bingo 7-10pm Tofield Community Hall Saturday November 30, Breakfast with Santa 8–11am Tofield Legion Stuff the Bus 10am-8pm IGA Parking lot Festival of Trees 1-3pm Ornament decoration, stories, treats, crafts & cookies, write a letter to Santa and hot chocolate Concession on site “ELF” 3:30-4:30pm Tofield Community Hall Downtown Parade 5:30-6pm Main Street Lighting of the Tree 6pm Town Office Family Dance 6:15-7:30 Community Hall Fireworks 8:15pm Ball Diamond #4 Sports Grounds Sunday, Dec 1 Gravity Dance Force – Tiny Tots Christmas Dance Show Community Hall Doors open 1pm

Beaver Regional Arts Society Celebrating 40 Years of Entertainment Opry Gold December 1st 2:00 PM To share the Opry’s history is to share the story of Country Music. Leisa Way and her band Wayward Wind from Ontario bring to audiences the hottest country songs from the last few decades. Sing-a-long to Johnny Cash, Shania Twain, Vince Gill, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Kenny Rogers and more.

A supper is available after each performance for $16.

Join us for anniversary cake and punch during intermission at each of our performances Happy Wanderers Happy Wanderers is a group of ladies looking for opportunities to get out of the house, have some fun and socialize with other ladies. There will be planned monthly outings.

Watch for posters around Tofield and Ryley, also on Facebook – Tofield Today & Ryley Today.

Wednesday, December 4 – Christmas Party Potluck Lunch at Tofield Legion from 11-3 p.m.

Please bring a salad or dessert ( Main course provided) Door Prizes and games!

Tickets: $5 Deadline to purchase tickets is November 27, 2019 Purchase your tickets at FCSS 5407 – 50 Street Upstairs Town of Tofield Administration Building Or Ryley Village Office 5005 – 50 Street, Ryley For more information call: Loretta at 780-717-8151 or Marilyn at 780-914-5101.

Ryley Christmas Tree Light Up & Market Saturday, December 7th Market: 12-5pm @ Ryley Legion 5121 50 St Tree Light up: 5:30pm sharp Century Park 50 Ave. With Jolly guest and special gifts to first50 children 12 and under Special Family Draws to Enter!

Ham & potato dinner available Any venders wanting a table contact Angel @ 780-663-3653 or email angel@ryley.ca.

Tables are limited due to location, book now!

Collecting food bank donations for Ryley/Tofield Food Bank.

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Holden’s 40th Concert Series

Tofield

Wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and present:

TOP: The Emeralds performed at the 40th Anniversary celebration for the Beaver Regional Arts Society Sunday, playing their famous version of "The Bird Dance" for delighted audience members. RIGHT: At intermission, everyone lined up to enjoy some cake and punch at the 40th anniversary for the Beaver Regional Arts Society in Holden on Sunday. PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS

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She added: “None of this would have been possible without the support of Beaver County, the Village of Holden, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, board members past and present, technical volunteers past and present, the groups who prepare the great suppers and, of course you, our theatre patrons, whether you are one of our long term season series ticket holders, have come with one of the many bus groups, or are here for the first time. Thanks to all of you for your continued support.”

Current members of the board include Vice President Perry Story, Secretary Peggy Nahirniak, Treasurer Susan Tymchak; and Directors Janette Fleming, Lorilee Story, Brenda McCloy, Betty Lutz and Ben Lutz.

The Emeralds provided a perfect toe-tapping afternoon for those attending the celebrations, and the band has spent 13 years coming to perform at Holden so far.

They did songs that brought back a lot of memories for many of the people in the audience, including those

who had attended the band's dine and dance shows of yesteryear.

Allan Broder, who is the founder of The Emeralds, described as a polka style band from Edmonton, is also a saxophonist for the group and spokesman during the show. The other four members act as funny men as well.

“This is your 40th (anniversary),” he said, to the audience in Holden.

"Starting in 2020 it will be our 50th and we’re going to keep doing it until we get it right.”

Other members of the band include tenor saxophonist Wallis Petruk, drummer Don Remeika, rhythm guitarist Terry Kole and keyboardist Rick Morgenstern.

The Bird Dance is a famous rendition done by The Emeralds of a German drinking song that went around the world, often known as the “Chicken Song.” The audience appreciated this being played for them at the Holden performance.

And they are a multitalented group. Morgenstern does vocal imitations of other artists such as Louis Armstrong while Kole was hilarious dressing up as Elvis Pres-

ley for his songs. Kole provides background sounds that are ingenious to hear.

“The Tennessee Waltz” and “Heartaches by the Number” were just two of the old favourites the band played, along with some familiar country and western tunes. And Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” brought back a war-time feel during this past Remembrance Day weekend.

The band was inducted into the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Hall of Fame and have recorded 29 albums, winning numerous awards over the years.

The Beaver Regional Arts Society will continue their concert series with “Opry Gold” on Dec. 1, “Arrival - ABBA Tribute Band” on Feb. 23 and “The Canadian Country Music Legends” on March 22. All shows are on Sundays starting at 2 p.m.

There is always a supper offered after the show at the Holden Community Hall.

Mackay thanked “the community and church groups for the wonderful suppers,” provided over the years.

Saturday, Nov. 30th Tofield Legion

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Proceeds to the Community Christmas Hamper Remember Nov. 30th Stuff The Bus!

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A PRINCIPAL SURPRISE: Tofield School Principal Stephen Lindop rests on six fluffy layers of stuffed animals donated by Grade 5 and 6 students. They ended up in his office after the elementary student council had a contest to see which class could collect the most stuffed animals. They collected 2,548 of the creatures and teacher Dawn Twerdoff suggested they stuff them in the principal’s office. When Lindop opened his office door Thursday to find his office totally redecorated, he dove onto the soft pile and picked out a few favourites. This image appeared in the Tofield Mercury dated Nov. 26, 1991. TERRI KEMBALL PHOTO

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DARCY SHEETS (780) 336-6485 List is subject to additions and/or deleKingman, Rosalind, Viking tions. Neither the owner, the aucClerk: Judy Bentley “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, tioneer or staff of the auctioneer shall be held responsible for any loss or acciFriendly Service, Give Us A Call” dent on or off the auction site.

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Tofield Atoms 1 crush Camrose Tofield’s Mason Jeffrey (#13) in action on Saturday.

Tofield’s Merek Fritz (#17) against Camrose. MOUSH JOHN PHOTOS

Kerry Anderson Tofield Mercury

These are some of the results from the Northern Alberta Interlock Minor Hockey League games held recently. To f i e l d Novice 1 were scheduled to play two games over the weekend but no scolres were posted.

Tofield Novice 2 were scheduled to play at Maskwacis on Saturday but no score was posted.

Tofield Tier 3 Atoms (5-0-0) crushed two teams over the weekend.

On Saturday at Tofield Arena, Tofield beat Cam-

rose 13-1. Hudson Lungal had a 7 goal 10 point game for Tofield. Other scorers were; Baylee Roberts (1g 2a), Cale Helfrich (2g), Will Potratz (2g), Lane Dehid (2a), Declan Girard (1g), Cace Hart (1a), and Bentley Carson (1a).

Everett Zilkie got the win in goal. On Sunday, Tofield travelled to Lamont and skated away with a 14-3 win. Hudson Lungal scored five times for the visitors. Other goal scorers were; Everett Zilkie (1g 2a), Jaxon Trudel (2g) Cale Helfrich, Logan Suchy, Baylee Roberts, Lane

Dehid, Will Potratz and Merek Fritz. Assists went to; Cace Hart and Bentley Carson. Jonas Teefy got the win in goal for Tofield.

Tofield Tier 6 Atoms (1-2-0) lost a 7-4 home game on Saturday against Wetaskiwin. The game was tied 2-2 late in the second period when Wetaskiwin connected three times in the final 5:50 of the second period to gain control of the game. Gabriel Thorson got a hat trick for Tofield, while Gavin Lutz also scored. Steven Cardinal picked up an assist.

Tofield Tier 4 Peewees (2-1-1) dropped an 8-6 contest at home on Saturday against Wabasca. The game was tied six different times before Wabasca scored two late goals to secure the win. Zachery McFadzean scored a hat trick for Tofield, while Cash Cross got two and Declan Girard scored the other. Carter Olson picked up an assist in the game. Tofield was badly outshot in the game, with Jacob Bigney making 55 saves in goal for Tofield.

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Tofield Peewees overpowered by

Wabasca

Tofield’s Baylee Roberts (#9) against Wabasca on Saturday.

Tofield Tier 4 Peewee lost to Wabasca 86, this Saturday, Nov. 16. Coach Kent Rude said, “Our 8-6 loss to Wabasca was our first regular season loss, and we are currently in third place in our tier. We have a small roster with just 10 skaters so we will continue to practice and improve as the season progresses.”

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Gabriel Thorson tries to steer away the puck from opponent Wetaskiwin player.

Tofield’s Karter Waldo in action against Wetaskiwin on Saturday. MOUSH JOHN PHOTOS

Tofield Minor Hockey report Continued from Page 20 Tofield Tier 4 Midgets (1-2-1) lost a 5-2 game against Battle River at the Sedgewick Rec. Centre. Scoring for Tofield were; James Wipf (2a), Daniel Romaniuk (1g), Charlie Krahn (1g), and Marshal Korpak (1a).

Tofield’s Ethan Thom scored a goal in the 4-2 Strathcona Tier 1 Atom victory over Mill Woods on Friday.

Tofield’s Landon Van Engelen got a goal and

an assist in his Northern Alberta Xtreme Elite 15’s 4-1 win over Edge School for Athletics on Sunday. On Saturday, Landon also picked up an assist in a 5-4 win over Edge.

Tofield’s Ty Yoder got a goal in his Victoria Royals 3-2 win over Lethbridge Hurricanes in Victoria on Friday.

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This year’s cross country running season was a great success.

The team consisted of William Hill, Ember Benford, Seth Sideroff, Sam Priestly, Jessica Hill, and Kaelyn Sideroff.

These six students competed in the Battle River Race Series, and attended this year’s high school zone competition.

Several other students came to practice with the team this season. Of the six-person team, Kaelyn Sideroff finished in the top 10 for high school girls in the Battle River

Race Series for the one race she attended. She finished 15th at zones, which qualified her for provincials in the junior female category.

For Grade 8 boys, Seth Sideroff finished in the top 10 for the three races he took part in. He was also a top-six finisher in the Battle River Race Series.

In the Grade 7 grouping, William Hill made the top 10 for all three races he appeared at.

Steve Searle, the Vice Principal of New Norway School said: “Thank you, all of you coaches, who have shared your passion of running with our youth! It’s invalu-

able!”

He also expressed his gratitude to coaches Jennifer Sideroff and Chuck Priestly.

The teacher liaison, Laurie Blaney, has also helped to make agreements between the teachers and coaches, so that the season could be successful.

About the season, coach Jennifer Sideroff said, “We had a great season of running and so much fun!”

The cross country running team achieved athletic greatness during the 2019 season, and the runners had so much enthusiasm to express for the sport.

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