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Tofield detachment gets new commander Sgt. Lee Knelsen MOUSH JOHN Editor Sgt. Lee Knelsen was appointed as the new Detachment Commander of the Tofield RCMP Detachment effective Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Arriving from the Lloydminster RCMP Detachment, Knelsen said he was happy to assume duties in this capacity, because it would give him a chance to work in a position of rural policing.

“This is where I could bring the experience I have gained from many other unique and specialized sections of policing from detachments in “F” Division (Saskatchewan) and “K” Division (Alberta),” Knelsen explained. “I bring a strong background and experience in in General Duty policing, General Investigations Section (plain clothes) policing in Financial Crime, Serious Persons Crime, Property

What’s Inside Driving complaints keep Tofield RCMP busy PAGE 4

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Editorial: The Trudeau chaos continues unabated PAGE 6 LEFT: Sgt. Lee Knelsen, left, being congratulated by Chief Superintendent Wendell Reimer, District Commander for Eastern Alberta District, on his appointment as the new Detachment Commander of the Tofield RCMP Detachment. SUBMITTED PHOTO RIGHT: Knelsen with MLA Jackie Lovely at one of his very first public events in Tofield, a presentation held at the Town of Tofield office for the World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday, Sept. 9. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO Crime and Prolific Offender/Habitual Offender Management.”

Knelsen has served over 12 years with the RCMP across various detachments in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan/Alberta and Red Deer.

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just 30 minutes outside of Swift Current, Knelsen is familiar with rural crimes.

“I know the pressures and challenges that the rural setting and environment creates and felt the stressors personally and on my family firsthand that victims of crime deal with when police were miles away,” he added. “I

am excited to take up this position at the Tofield Detachment where I can ensure continued delivery of a proactive policing approach, and promote inclusiveness of the community members and partners, located in both the urban and rural Beaver County.

“I also look forward to

working with the mayors and council members of Tofield, Ryley, and Holden, on our current and future policing strategies and response, and ensure that we are meeting the needs and expectations of the many communities that the Tofield detachment serves.

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Tofield Community Market is back Moush John Tofield Mercury

It was a beautiful day this past Saturday, Sept.

19 as vendors came from far and wide to the Tofield Community Hall as part of the first Community Market of the season.

“I feel the market went really well despite being held during the COVID19 pandemic,” said Sam Stefanizyn, one of the main orgamizers, besides Brenda Oancia. “We were unsure how it would go, but in the end, we are very happy with it.”

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fanizyn, the number of vendors were around 20, which is a huge decrease in the usual number of tables they ahve had over the past couple of years.

“We had to have 20 less tables than usual this time,” she added. “We had to figure out how many tables we could have so that we could follow the guidelines safely.”

Even though there was a steady traffic, some of the vendors felt that it was a slow day.

Bernice Peters, who has been quilting for more than 25 years and has her shop for over a decade was happy to be back.

“It’s good to be back and see people coming in,” she said.

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Community Market Continued from Page 2 that Peters sells are aprons, kitchen towels, microwave bowls, place mats, oven mitts, pot holders, and a variety of baby items.

“I got into quilting through a very good friend of mine,” she recalled. “I also learnt from my grandma and also on my own. The Tofield Country Quilters Guild is very helpful, and now I am a part of it. We meet the third Friday of every month at the BardoLutheran Church!”

According to Peters, in the past she has been to other Farmer’s Markets in Stony Plain, Spruce Gorve, and in Edmonton,

but it depends a lot on where she can get in.

“I have been hosting an Open House in the town on the first Friday and Saturday of December for 10 years now,” she added. “This year will be my 11th, but I don’t know how the COVID-19 rules will play out, so it depends on that! I invite other vendors and call it the ‘One Stop Shopping’ where people can get some of their Christmas shopping done.”

Speaking to the first market of the season, Stefanizyn said that the feedback from both customers and vendors has been positive.

“They all seemed to be happy to see the market return.”

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Driving complaints keep RCMP busy Sgt. Lee Knelsen Tofield RCMP

The Tofield RCMP responded to 38 occurrences from Sept. 4 to 20, 2020 (inclusive). Also included in these calls for

service was one False Alarm, ten traffic complaints, and three motor vehicle collisions.

On Sept. 14, , Tofield RCMP received a driving complaint from Hwy. 14.

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were able to locate, identify and provide a warning to the driver concerning driving behaviour.

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On Sept. 16, Tofield RCMP received a complaint from the Tofield Hospital concerning unwanted sexual behaviour from an individual who was in care. RCMP investigated the matter but were unable to lay any charges on the matter.

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On Sept. 16, the Tofield RCMP assisted Camrose Provincial Court in the service of an Emergency Protection Order (EPO) under the Protection Against Family Violence Act. The subject was located and document was served.

Later that day in the evening, Tofield RCMP performed a traffic stop in Tofield and found that the driver had warrants from Edmonton City Police. The driver was arContinued on Page 11

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Loose Ends: Killer cats

Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

The first sign that murder had been committed in our back yard were the wings and legs of one of our little birds Hubby found in the grass. We didn’t witness the crime

but the evidence left no doubt that it had occurred, and we’d spied a striped ginger cat slithering through the grass, obviously on the hunt.

The second murder happened a few days later, the evidence not body parts this time but feathers – a lot of feathers. It was unlikely that some little bird had decided it was molting season, then realized its mistake and was down at the nearest Walmart trying on warm down-

filled parkas.

We felt the loss; we’ve come to love the birds that come to our feeders and call them ours. The cats, not so much. There have always been some around; they use the space under our deck as their personal toilet, no matter what we do to discourage them. (If you think cayenne pepper or mothballs work, think again.) Besides the fauxtiger there’s a grey and white striped feline who looks only half grown,

with a face too pretty for a killer cat – maybe that’s his advantage, hiding behind his cuteness.

We’ve never been cat people but these animals are obviously someone’s pets so we can’t do anything to harm them. The worst we’ve done recently is chuck a chunk of wood at the one who apparently thought that if he laid unmoving no one would notice his orange self in the green grass. Note to cats – not all birds (or humans) are

colour blind.

The birds have entertained us all summer, eating their fill at the feeders, drinking and bathing at the water containers Hubby set out, the moms feeding their babies, and the babies themselves like little fluffballs on the branches. Often so many roost high in the plum tree that it looks more black than green; when they take flight it’s like the whole tree is on the move.

It’s too bad the cats don’t pick on the larger birds, a crow or magpie, or whatever the midsized black birds are – grackles or cowbirds?

Something more their size and more of a meal.

We wouldn’t miss them or their noisy voices.

And maybe a tussle with a magpie would send them looking for snacks (and a potty) in a better neighbourhood.

Or maybe we need to rethink our no-harm policy.

Tofield Flys Pink cancelled this year Moush John

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A mainstay on Tofield’s fundraising calendar, Tofield Flys Pink has been cancelled this year.

Originally scheduled to be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, the co-chairs of Tofield Flys Pink – the Tofield chapter of CIBC Run for the Cure – made the difficult decision to not host the annual

walk/run on in conjunction with the national event because of COVID-19 pandemic.

“One of the best parts of the event is the fellowship before and after the walk,” said Mayor Deb Dueck, one of the cochairs. “The concern is that some of the participants are at risk as they are currently in treatment, a survivor whose immune system is potentially still compromised,

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The Trudeau chaos continues

EDITORIAL Kerry Anderson Tofield Mercury Publisher

What a disaster our Federal Government is right now. With a Speech from the Throne scheduled for today (Wednesday), Western Canada can look forward to a whole lot more of nothing from the Trudeau Liberals as they continue to divide and conquer.

Trudeau’s handpicked Gov. General Julie Payette, in last year’s Throne Speech talked about “. . . the space-time continuum and on board the same planetary spaceship.” Maybe this year, instead she would like to explain the multiple reports of a toxic work environment in her office, or her yelling at, belittling, and publicly humiliating staff?

As for the Prime Minister, he continues his radical far left shift under the guidance of Gerald Butts

who put a group together to come up with a post-Covid green plan worth almost $50 billion if, and when, approved.

No doubt their wellconnected friends will benefit financially, while producing the pitiful amount of power for which windmills and solar panels are well known.

Always quick to jump on trends, the Liberals addressed systematic racism by announcing a $221million business loan program only available for black entrepreneurs.

Now that the Coronavirus deficit is over $350 billion, the Trudeau Liberals might want to suggest how we intend to pay this back. Our deficit in 2020, adjusted for inflation and compared to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is presently around 17 per cent. In WWI our deficit to GDP was nine per cent, during the Great Depression six per cent, and in the Great Recession of 2008/09 it was three per cent.

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Canada’s overall debt (more than one t r i l l i o n , $1,000,000,000,000) compared to yearly GDP is now over 50 per cent. In 1996, when this figure was at 66 per cent Canada lost its ability to borrow and the International Monetary Fund put up warnings about Canada’s disastrous financial affairs. If the Trudeau Liberals continue doing what they are doing, it

won’t be long before we are at that point once again.

Which brings us to an election Trudeau claims Canada doesn’t want. The truth likely is, that Trudeau wants it.

Once our financial collapse begins to occur, and the full WE Charity scandal is exposed, he won’t be able to get re-elected.

Now might be the only chance he has of getting his majority government back.

With a majority, the Trudeau Liberals can jam down our Canadian throats far left plans for a wealth tax, increased business taxes, higher GST taxes, more personal income tax, and of course double up on the useless carbon tax.

But yet, to top it all, there is an indication that Trudeau wants to implement a guaranteed basic income of $17,500 for all Canadians costing another $200 billion

per year. It sounds like we are going to find out much of this in the Speech from the Throne.

Who is running this country, a spoiled college boy with his mom and dad’s World Elite Mastercard? I sure hope budgets balance themselves, as Trudeau has said, because if they don’t Canada is in for a world of hurt if this government spending continues.

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Split vote favours resurfacing of Carey Ridge Road - five year road plan adopted Patricia Harcourt Council adopted Beaver County’s 5Year Road Plan (2021-2025) after contentious discussion at two meetings of council.

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) won his bid to include in the plan the surfacing of Carey Ridge Estates’ road to terracem with interim dust control to that road until that happens, “at the discretion of council.”

Prior to that, a previous motion by Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1) that had been tabled Sept. 2 to include subdivisions in Meadowbrook, Birch Grove and Country Squire Estates to terracem was defeated at the Sept. 16 meeting.

The only councillor voting for this was Smook himself. The motion had been tabled pending a review of the development agreement with Carey Ridge Estates to determine if the county was obligated to do dust control in that subdivision going forward after getting the developer to pay for the initial oiling job.

Estimates given for oiling the roads in Carey Ridge Estates were between $45,000 to $65,000 compared to $143,750 for an application of terracem.

But administration also pointed out that long term dust control is not consistent with the county’s policy that the county and applicant pay 50/50. And there is no inclusion in the 5-Year Plan to re-oil or upgrade any other subdivisions’ roads.

However, Kallal’s argument was that only the road in Carey Ridge Estates subdivision had been “torn up” under the previous council which had been headed by Smook as reeve.

He also said that subdivision is in the 5-Year Plan for a terracem application in 2023. He reminded council that the subdivision provides a high assessment and tax base for the county, and said he doubted he would get re-elected if he didn’t do something about this issue.

CAO Bob Beck confirmed to council

that the original agreement between the county and the developer of Carey Ridge Estates was that “the developer was to provide the funds to the county to oil the roads (in Carey Ridge) and that’s what happened.”

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec posed the question: If the county had a legal obligation to maintain the road in Carey Ridge would it also have the same obligation towards the three subdivisions in Division 1? He also stressed the need for consistency. Beck replied that it was “a fair question.”

Hrabec maintained: “We are bound to maintain that road with that (original) surface,” referring to Carey Ridge Estates. “If people are buying a property and it’s oiled (at that time) the belief is that it would be kept. People bought those properties with the expectation that it would be oiled.”

But Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce felt differently.

“I read the road agreement (thoroughly) and nowhere did it say it would maintain a hard surface road in perpetuity,” he said. “The contract does say it would maintain the same surfaces as other areas in the county.

“If the Carey Ridge developer told (the purchasers) the road would be maintained at that (initial) level then he should pay for it,” Bruce stated.

Referring to Page 14 of the original agreement, Bruce said the contract “puts it all on the developer.”

He said that the subdivision should get the kind of repairs similar to what is done in his division - dig up the dirt in the holes and patch them with product.

“I’m bleeding from the tongue lashing I got last week,” he said, from farmers telling him the condition of their roads in his division. “It’s not fair to the rest of the county’s residents to do the terracem and dust control in Carey Ridge,” he said.

Bruce also took exception to Kallal’s comment about not being re-elected if something isn’t done in Carey Ridge.

“There are only 20 votes lost in Carey

Ridge,” he said, if that were the case.

Smook said that other subdivisions started out with hard surface roads like Carey Ridge, including Sherwood Forest and Beaver Ridge Estates. “I don’t like treating one group of people as special when there are others.”

Smook said Aspen Estate residents said they were promised a hard top surface road if the subdivision reached a 75 per cent capacity.

“In other words there are lots of other properties like this (situation in Carey Ridge),” he said. “If you move in (when there is) a hard top surface (road) you would anticipate that it would continue.”

He added: “I think we need to consider all the residents in Beaver County…If one subdivision gets oil all the time and other ones nearly never get it, they ask why.”

He pointed out that Birch Grove Estates has lots assessed at a higher value, “but they have gravel rather than a hard topsoil surface.”

County assessor Orest Golinowski explained that “paving increases the assessment value” of a property, and “value is recognized in the overall market assessment of the subdivision.”

“We’re talking about people in Carey Ridge expecting paved roads because that’s what was there when they built it,” Bruce responded. “And they think it should be a cost borne by the county.

“In the east end they pay for their own dust control,” he said, calling this “a two-tier system…If they want a surface road in Carey Ridge they can pay for it,” but he felt it was “totally unneeded” there compared to farmers needing a good road.

“The rest of the county roads are getting 40-ton truck loads on a consistent bas,” he said. “It doesn’t make sense to pay for that in Carey Ridge when all they get in there are SUVs.” Hrabec agreed with Bruce about the roads in the rural divisions. “I agree there are lots of roads in the county that are in bad shape,” he said, asking where they fit into the 5-Year Road

Plan. “But farmers want to know what are we doing for them now…

“I do believe in treating people fairly and if agreements say we have to do the roads then we have to honour them,” he said. “But what about the rest of the county? In the east there are roads we can’t use that are covered in water.”

He said Carey Ridge Estates residents could be asked if they want to pay an improvement tax for the road surfacing, “but farmers are on a thin line.”

Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson favoured putting terracem in Carey Ridge into the road plan, adding that road maintenance costs would drop sharply once that was done.

“I do think we owe it to the people to do the terracem,” he said. “If Carey Ridge pays the higher taxes they should get the service.”

“Carey Ridge today doesn’t compare to all the other subdivisions,” said Kallal. “Carey Ridge is a surfaced road that went to gravel and never even had dust control.” The county gets $100,000 in taxes from that subdivision, he added.

He pointed out that when the original agreement was made with the developer, the county kept the road going forward. “Those roads were put in because there was divisional budgeting,” he said, where the councillor from that area could use allocated funds for that purpose.

“Carey Ridge has been ripped up,” he said, referring to the subdivision roads, calling it “unacceptable for residents who have paid the big money there.”

Smook’s original motion adopted the road plan but also included three subdivisions in Division 1 for road improvements. It was voted on and defeated 4-1 with only Smook in favour.

“I’m bringing attention to other subdivisions that are not even in the equation,” replied Smook, afterwards.

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Council highlights: airport cost sharing Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council agreed to amend the Viking Airport Cost Sharing Agreement to correct an error in Schedule ‘A,’ at the county’s Sept. 16 virtual meeting.

Assistant CAO Margaret Jones explained that “when the agreement was developed an error was made to the description of the area from which the cost-sharing formula is determined.

“The area that was included in the agreement was the boundary of the Holden/Beaver shared services area instead of the Viking/Beaver shared services area,” she said.

The boundary put into the agreement was removed from Appendix ‘A’ and instead was inserted: “From east county boundary to Range Road 145/Township Road 502, south to south county boundary.”

FCSS Public at Large Appointment Council approved the appointment of Diane Weaver as Beaver County PublicAt-Large member to the Viking/Beaver Family and Community Support (FCSS) Board, effective September 16, 2020 to October 31, 2021.

Weaver is replacing Carole Shippy who retired from the board in July 2020.

The Viking/Beaver FCSS Agreement provides for three rural public-at-large members to represent the interests of Beaver County. Diane Weaver will represent the Kinsella area.

Update on Composting Rumour Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook, who sits on the Beaver Municipal Solutions (BMS) Board of Directors representing the county, gave an update based on a concern expressed by a resident.

Smook said the resident was concerned that Claystone Waste Ltd., (currently BMS) will be taking in waste coming out of Edmonton for recycling.

Smook said this was not the case and there would have to be public consultations for any initiative as a component of the public process.

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec also spoke to the public consultations that Claystone would have to conduct regarding any development. Hrabec said doubt has been cast on some complaints based on misinformation which caused the concerns. He referred to the rumour that “BMS was going to ram through the composting (initiative),” as an example of this kind of misinformation.

Hrabec said BMS has informed him that “nothing on the composting (idea) will be done without public consultation,” adding: “As municipal leaders we need to keep BMS, now Claystone, held accountable.”

Reeve Jim Kallal referred to the selection committees he sits on which is in the process of appointing a new board for the newly enacted Claystone which, as a municipally controlled corporation (MCC), is taking over from the BMS landfill board.

Kallal said those appointments are to be completed by Nov. 1.

Smook said the process is “completely separate from our (BMS) board.” He added: “We don’t want any perception that we are involved in that at all…It’s up to the MCC steering committee to do that.”

Council Reviews Financial Reports Beaver County CAO Bob Beck informed council that uncollected taxes were not included in the report for the Sept. 16 meeting as they were as yet unknown.

“Allowances for uncollectable taxes will be included later when we know where it

is,” he said. The county is struggling to meet revenue targets using its tax base because oil and gas companies are finding it difficult to pay their taxes in this difficult year.

“We’re into our final quarter so we should have a fairly good idea other than uncollectable taxes,” said Deputy Reeve Hrabec, who asked if the numbers were formulated pre-COVID-19.

Assistant CAO Margaret Jones confirmed that these were “the original budget items.” Year end projections would be provided concerning campground figures later in the year.

She also indicated that the revenues shown in the report were “the billed amounts rather than the collected amounts.”

Hrabec indicated that council would have to start its budget preparations for the coming earlier in light of these issues.

No Shovel Ready Project Discussion CAO Beck told council that the county has already submitted an application to the Municipal Stimulus Program for “road repair shoulder pulls” to be financed as the county’s shovel ready projects.

Beck said the reeve signed the letter making the request and it has already been sent off to Municipal Affairs.

He was answering a query by Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook, who then pointed out that council was supposed to be discussing the matter further at that current council meeting before deciding on the projects. However, he let the matter drop upon hearing the submission had already been sent in prior to that discussion actually taking place.

Train Whistle Cessation Councillor Smook requested that the issue of train whistle cessation be put on the Oct. 7 council meeting, saying he “keeps getting calls” from ratepayers about the whistles.

“The ball’s not moving very far up the field and the residents are getting more and more impatient,” he said, about the annoyance of the whistles.

Virtual Versus In-Person Meetings Deputy Reeve Hrabec brought up whether council could go back to having face-to-face meetings, asking if the virtual meetings were going to continue into the future.

“There is a motion on the books to stay virtual,” said CAO Beck.

Hrabec replied that he “finds face-toface discussion easier.”

However, Councillor Pederson recommended waiting “a little longer” before going back to in-person meetings.

Pederson was willing if the meetings could be held in council chambers. But due to distancing requirements that would not be possible.

“Right now, I’m in favour of waiting until the province opens up a little more,” said Smook, also saying physical distancing was important.

Councillor Barry Bruce agreed with Hrabec, but added he was “adaptable.”

Reeve Kallal said he was “good either way,” but explained that the special closed session meeting being held in council chambers at the end of September was because it was a small group that could physically distance from one another properly.

He had earlier said that in-person meetings that have to be held at the community hall for larger groups was not practical as staff is highly inconvenienced going back and forth from the office and having to wipe down the facility after every meeting.

No change was made to the virtual status of the meetings.

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“I’m going to bat for that.”

Council then considered another motion by Kallal which adopted the five-year road plan, adding in Rge. Rd. 182 and the terracem work in Carey Ridge.

Plus, Kallal said he wanted to have an oiled road in Carey Ridge put in while waiting for the terracem.

“We all know the oiled road won’t last,” he said. “Terracem is the way to go…If we are waiting to 2023 for (terracem) I ask council for dust control until then.”

Hrabec said his support for the motion was based on the inclusion of Rge. Rd. 182 as it lies in his division. The road had been on the original plan before being removed to deal with another road (Twp. Rd. 514).

He also said he sees both sides of the debate about the road issues.

Kallal said Carey Ridge is being singled out because “other subdivisions have surfaces on their roads…Carey Ridge’s roads are ripped up…We have to do something with the west end where most of the residents and taxes are.”

Smook asked where this decision leaves other subdivisions as it “goes against our dust control policy.”

“The county knows that when the developer is done the county owns that road and must maintain it,” said Kallal. “Everybody knows that and councillors should know it, too.”

“I don’t know why we’re buying lunch for the rich again,” said Bruce, noting that “east enders have to drive in the dust and they grin and bear it.”

The official motion that passed read: “That council approve the updated road plan 2021-2025 with the addition of Range Road 182 in 2022, as well as Carey Ridge Estates surfaced by 2023 and dust control be provided until the road is surfaced as to the discretion of council.”

Smook and Bruce were opposed with Kallal, Hrabec and Pederson in favour.

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County Tax Collection and COVID-19 Beaver County continues to monitor the coronavirus outbreak, and our commitment to the health and safety of our community and our staff remains our top priority.

Staff are diligently practicing “physical distancing” and taking other necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, and we ask that you respect the health and safety protocols we have implemented when paying your property taxes this year.

The deadline for payment of property taxes to avoid penalty is November 2, 2020.

To avoid line-ups and congestion in the County Services Centre, the County strongly encourages taxpayers to take advantage of the many off-site methods of payment: ✓ Cheque or money order mailed to Box 140, Ryley, AB T0B 4A0. The postmark on the envelope MUST be stamped on or before November 2, 2020 to avoid penalty. ✓ On-line banking (internet or telephone). Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. ✓ Payment at your financial institution. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. ✓ Drop box at the County Services Centre on or before November 2, 2020. ✓ Credit card, e-transfer, PayPal, or payment at a Canada Post outlet. NOTE that a convenience fee will be charged by the payment processing agency.

Go to www.beaver.ab.ca for more information.

Staff are available and happy to assist you with any questions you have and are accessible by phone at 780-663-3730 or by e-mail to administration@beaver.ab.ca.

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If you must attend the County Services Centre to pay your taxes, please come prepared for the following: ➢ If the Office lobby appears to be crowded, please wait outside the building at the spaces marked on the sidewalk until a safe space is available for you. ➢ A MANDATORY health check is required. Forms are available in the vestibule.

Completed forms must be given to County staff before your tax payment will be processed. ➢ Please use hand sanitizer and wear a mask. Masks are available if you have for gotten to bring one. ➢ Please follow all signage. Arrows and floor markers are in place to direct traffic and minimize close contact with others waiting in line. ➢ Cheque and Interac are the preferred methods of payment. ➢ Please do not linger to visit with others inside the Office. You are welcome to visit outside at a safe distance from each other.

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Please do not enter the County Services Centre if you are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, been in contact with a confirmed case, recently participated in a large group gathering, or travelled outside of the country within the last 14 days. Thank you for doing your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Your cooperation and patience are appreciated.

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October 7th, 2020, 9:00 am TO HEAR ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST A PROPOSED BYLAW 20-1083 AMENDMENT TO BEAVER COUNTY LAND USE BYLAW 98-801

Starting September 21st, 2020, Beaver County will begin conducting field surveys to detect Clubroot within the County. County Pest Inspectors follow industry-standard sanitation practices while conducting these surveys.

Beaver County encourages producers to sample their fields. Sampling tips may be found at www.clubroot.ca. With early detection, growers, custom operators and others who visit the field can take steps to contain the spores and protect their fields and those of their neighbours.

If Clubroot is found while sampling, please contact the Beaver County Agriculture Department at (780) 663-3730.

Beaver County Council is considering removal of the duplication of the definition Recycling Depots found in Bylaw 98-801 – Land Use Bylaw (LUB), section 8.1 Definitions, Subsection (78). The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 9:00 am.

A copy of Bylaws 20-1083 and 98-801 and information regarding the proposed removal of the definition Recycling Depots may be obtained at the Beaver County Service Centre in Ryley during regular business hours or on-line at www.beaver.ab.ca.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Government of Alberta has enacted the Meeting Procedures (COVID-19 Suppression) Regulation pursuant to Order in Council 50/2020 to permit the hearing to be conducted electronically rather than in person. The hearing has been structured so that all who wish to participate will have the right to hear all discussions and speak for or against the proposed removal of the duplication of definition Recycling Depots. For information regarding the public participation process and how to provide input on this matter, go to www.beaver.ab.ca/council/public-hearings. The deadline for written submissions is 4 pm, October 1, 2020.

The information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Bob Beck, Chief Administrative Officer Beaver County Box 140 5120 50 Street Ryley, AB T0B 4A0

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rested and released on scene and was also issued a traffic ticket for failure to provide certificate of registration under authority of the Traffic Safety Act (TSA).

On Sept. 17, Tofield RCMP received a suspicious vehicle complaint regarding a white cargo van that was seen driving in the rural area around Tofield. RCMP patrolled the area extensively but were unable to locate or identify this vehicle.

RCMP want to thank citizens for their continued focus on reporting suspicious behaviour, people and vehicles in their communities and in the rural areas of Beaver County, which supports the RCMP in their focus of preventing and reducing crime.

Later in the afternoon of Sept. 17, Tofield RCMP received a complaint that an individual had been in breach of a no-contact order, which was issued from a previous domestic violence investigation where the suspect had been placed on a number of conditions upon release. While investigating this complaint, RCMP also found that the suspect was in possession of a number of firearms and ammunition that were not safely stored and secured. These firearms were subsequently seized and the suspect is now currently wanted on a number of charges contrary to the Criminal Code. This matter is still under investigation.

In the late evening of Sept. 17, Tofield RCMP responded to a complaint that two males were riding bikes on Highway 14 and were not equipped to be on the road. RCMP attended, located and identified the two males and had them picked up by a friend and off the road.

Both males were wearing dark clothing with no reflectors or safety equip-

ment. RCMP would like to ensure that people are taking the proper steps and keeping safety in mind when travelling on the road.

In the early morning of September 18, 2020, Tofield RCMP responded to a suspicious person complaint where the complainant reported an individual wearing black balaclava and black gloves was hanging around a local business in Tofield. RCMP attended, located and identified the person and found that he had legitimate reasons to be present.

On Sept. 18, Tofield RCMP responded to a complaint of a stolen 1997 GMC Sonoma white truck. RCMP attended and patrolled for the vehicle but was unable to locate it. This file is still under investigation.

On Sept. 18, Tofield RCMP received a call from Trenton Search and Rescue concerning a mobile GPS beacon that was activated and actively reporting in the rural Ryley area. RCMP attended the area and was able to determine that the GPS beacon was likely thrown in the trash and transported to the Ryley landfill where it had been reporting to authorities monitoring this GPS device.

On Sept. 19, Tofield RCMP received a complaint from someone who had been assaulted in the early morning hours. The victim was able to provide details of the person(s) involved. This file is still under investigation.

In the afternoon of Sept. 19, Tofield RCMP were dispatched to a report of an assault. RCMP attended and upon speaking to the victim, determined that the subject may be suffering from mental health issues and is in possession of a number of firearms.

RCMP located and safely arrested the subject and were able to transport the subject to a medical facil-

ity for treatment. In the process of the investigation, RCMP was able to seize a number of firearms under authority of the Criminal Code.

On Sept. 20, Tofield RCMP responded to a vehicle on fire. RCMP attended the scene with the assistance of the Fire Department and found the entire vehicle to be destroyed. This file is still under investigation.

On Sept. 20, Tofield RCMP received a suspicious person complaint where three people were seen occupying a vehicle.

RCMP attended the scene and identified the people and in consultation with the registered owner of the vehicle, it was determined that they were not to be driving it. RCMP seized the vehicle and it was subsequently given back to the registered owner.

On Sept. 20, Tofield RCMP responded to a complaint of a 1999 Dodge Ram truck, green in colour. RCMP attended and patrolled for the vehicle although they were unable to locate it.

This file is still under investigation.

On the afternoon of Sept. 20, Tofield RCMP received a complaint of an individual who had been breaching conditions of a release, and currently residing in the area. RCMP obtained further information from a number of sources and this matter is still under investigation.

Also in the afternoon of Sept. 20, Tofield RCMP received a complaint of a gas spill on Hwy. 14.

RCMP attended the scene and was able to safely secure the area and ensure proper cleanup was conducted.

In the evening of Sept.

20, Tofield RCMP responded to an assault.

RCMP were able to identify the suspect and persons involved, and were able to locate and arrest the suspect without incident.

Holden 4-H Beef Club part of highway cleanup Zane Gunderson & Kate Albrecht 4-H Beef Club Reporters

The Holden 4-H Beef Club is excited to be back and participated at Highway Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19.

We cleaned Highway 855 from Holden north to Highway 626. It was great to see our friends, leaders and all of the parents.

Our leaders Kent and Robbie gave a safety presentation then we got right to work.

This year of course the safety presentation included reminders to self distance. The leaders were organized with hand wipes and individually packaged snacks.

When the job was completed, we ate delicious

pizza from Patti’s Place in Holden.

Thank you to Vision Credit Union Viking for supplying our pizza.

Thank you for supporting 4-H! We planned our weigh- in for Oct. 25 at the Chomik farm.

If you have any questions, or would like to join, please contact Robbie Chomik. We just can’t

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KEITH RAY

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WILLIAM YARMOVICH Feb. 20, 1930 – Sept. 20, 2020 William Yarmovich, a long time resident of Ryley, AB was born on February 20, 1930 at Hafford, Sask.; he passed away peacefully at the Tofield Hospital on September 20, 2020 at the age of 90 years.

A private service will take

place on a later date.

Cremation has taken place and inurnment will take place at the Ryley Cemetery on a later date.

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Keith Ray of Tofield passed away on September 13, 2020 at the age of 56 years.

He is survived

by his partner Lisa; sons Steven, Adrian, Jorden and Kailin; daughter Kayla (Aaron); grandchildren Ethan and Ivedell; brothers Kevin (Barbara), Kelly and Dean; sisters Leanne (Klayton) and Marie (Sam); mother Lois and Liz Bell.

Keith was pre-

deceased by his father Harold.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the S t o l l e r y Children's Hospital.

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Holden United Church Tofield Community Church ALL SAINTS UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH Tofield United Church Pastor Ken Stumph

Due to COVID-19 in-person worship services have been suspended.

Online services will take place and can be listened to on the phone. For login info please call: 780-662-3471 or email: beaverpastoralcharge@gmail.com

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Grain Growers of Canada releases ‘Speech from the Combine’ Leslie Cholowsky The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) represents more than 65,000 farmers through 15 national, regional, and provincial grower groups.

The group acts as an advocate for farmers to the federal government, and this weekend issued their version of a throne speech with a Speech from the Combine from the group’s Chairperson, Jeff Nielson.

He recorded a seven-minute video from his combine while farming his land near Olds.

GGC Executive Director says the video asks for government support for the country’s grain industry as a way to drive Canada’s post-pandemic recovery.

Nielson says the combine speech outlines six priorities that GGC feels require the federal gov-

ernments immediate attention. These are: providing effective business risk management programs, supporting science and innovation in agriculture; supporting crop health; helping to improve trade access; providing carbon tax exemptions; and improvements to cellular and internet services in rural areas.

“At GGC we have long been advocating for these changes directly to the federal government, but now they are more important than ever,” Neilson says.

“As Canada begins its economic recovery period, the agriculture sector faces its own challenges including the need for regulatory modernization, market access issues and a lack of reliable business risk management programs.”

He adds, “Through our Speech from the Combine, we have provided the government with clear

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Farm Credit Canada review suggests modest increase in farmland values Average farmland values in Canada are once again showing modest increases for the first half of 2020, although the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has yet to be weighed, according to a review by Farm Credit Canada.

The national average for farmland values increased an average of 3.7 per cent for the first half this year. This increase is in line with mid-year results over the past five years, which showed single-digit increases for the full year.

“Given the global economic situation during the first half of 2020, Canada’s farmland market is showing remarkable resilience in the face of adversity and uncertain times,” said J.P. Gervais, FCC’s chief agricultural economist.

“Changes to production and marketing plans induced by the pandemic have had a definite influence on profitability, yet the demand for farmland remained robust.”

FCC’s review showed lower 12-month increases in average farmland values for most provinces over the last 12 months compared to last year’s average, with the exception being in Alberta (8.5 per cent compared to 3.3 per cent) and Saskatchewan (7.9 per cent compared to 6.2 per cent).

In general, the pace of farmland value increases over the past six months was slightly higher in western provinces and slightly lower in central and eastern parts of the country, with the exception being New Brunswick.

Average farmland values have increased every year since 1993; however, increases were more pronounced from 2011 to 2015 in

many different regions.

In 2015, the average increase was 10 per cent, and since that year, Canada has seen more moderate single-digit increases in average farmland values.

Low interest rates, the limited supply of farmland in the market and confidence among producers in the farmland market appear to be the main drivers behind the 2020 mid-year increase.

“Despite supply chain disruptions that have impacted some sectors, such as red meat, the pandemic has so far not significantly affected the agriculture land market,” Gervais said.

“In fact, the grain, oilseed, and pulse sectors have performed well in the first half of 2020, supporting the slightly higher rate of increase in western Canada.”

Crop receipts (excluding cannabis) for the first six months of 2020 are 1.6 per cent higher than for the same period last year.

Gervais recommends farm operators should continue to exercise caution, especially in regions where the growth rate of farmland values significantly exceeded that of farm income in recent years.

He also recommends operators maintain a risk management plan to protect their business from unpredictable circumstances.

By sharing agriculture economic knowledge and forecasts, FCC provides solid insights and expertise to help those in the business of agriculture achieve their goals.

For more information and insights, visit the FCC Ag Economics blog post at fcc.ca/AgEconomics. FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender. For more information, visit fcc.ca.

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Canada Ag Minister holds round table discussion with female agricultural entrepreneurs COVID-19 has magnified systemic issues and longstanding inequalities, and the Government of Canada is working hard to provide equal opportunities for all Canadians.

On Friday, Sept. 18, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, held a virtual roundtable discussion with women entrepreneurs from across Canada's agricultural food chain, focussing on the opportunities and challenges that exist for them in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

During the roundtable, Minister Bibeau announced that Farm Credit Canada's Women Entrepreneur Program has already helped 1,391 women with loans under this program, totalling more than $994.5 million. This is already nearly double the $500-million amount initially announced in March of 2019 for this three-year program, demonstrating the entrepreneurial spirit of hundreds of women in Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector.

This program is part of the federal Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, a $5billion investment.

"Women play a vital role in growing the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.

“Over the past several decades, the proportion of female farm operators has continued to increase.

“While this progress is positive, women remain underrepresented in the sector and continue to face significant barriers.

“That is why the Government is taking steps to promote and empower women entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector through various initiatives, and through conversations like those held during today's roundtable to better understand and help

address the obstacles they face,” said Bibeau.

In agriculture, there are over 75,000 female farm operators, representing some 28.7 per cent of all farm operators in Canada – a number which continues to modestly increase.

The Women Entrepreneurship Program is expected to increase this proportion.

During the roundtable, Minister Bibeau, in her capacity as the first-ever female Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood, highlighted her personal commitment towards greater inclusion

of women in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

She stressed the need to overcome barriers to equality that research shows include: work-life balance, skills training, networking and mentorship, access to information management, and financial barriers.

“I am confident that together we can build on the progress made and strengthen and diversify our entire agricultural sector,” says Bibeau.

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Avoiding harvest-related fatigue

Moush John

Tofield Mercury

With harvest in full swing, farmers need to be aware of the risks associated with worker fatigue.

“Too many farmers push themselves, especially during the really busy times,” said Kenda Lubeck, farm safety awareness coordinator for Alberta Agricultureand Forestry. “Too often, it’s a case of ‘I’m going to finish that field tonight

no matter what.’ Health and safety is a worker’s most valuable asset – nothing should come before.”

Many times fatigue creeps up on a person and this makes it difficult to recognize. In addition to feeling sleepy and tired, some common symptoms of fatigue include: • headaches, dizziness and blurry vision; • slow reflexes and reactions, poor concentra-

tion; • feeling irritable, moody and short tempered; and • aching, weak muscles.

“We often see safety as being all about equipment and guards,” she added, “but the most important safety tool a person can have is their attitude and subsequent decisions. That could mean taking a 20-minute snooze when you are exhausted, or having an-

other person lined up to spell you off.”

She offered the following suggestions that farmers can do to ward off fatigue: • Get adequate sleep.

This means parking your worries at the bedroom door and regularly getting a good night’s rest.

• Eat nourishing food to keep your mind and body sharp.

• Stay hydrated with plenty of water.

• Incorporate some

healthy activity in your day’s work. Many times fall work equals long hours operating the same equipment. If you find yourself in the cab of a tractor for hours on end, be sure to stop periodically and go for a walk to stretch out your muscles.

• Plan for physical and mental demands. This may mean adding workers to your team to alleviate the demands of harvest work, keeping a

promise to yourself that you will take a well-deserved break after a set amount of time, and not making critical decisions while you are weary.

“Although the human factor is a significant cause of farm-related hazards, your safety is about the choices you make,” she stated. “It just takes a moment to make a decision that could literally be the difference between life and death.”

COVID-19 will have long-lasting implications for agri-food sector Moush John Tofield Mercury

Directly or indirectly, COVID-19 is driving change in consumer behaviour, according to a report by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

These changes are in-

fluencing consumers’ food buying patterns.

“COVID-19 is driving change in consumer behaviour,” explained Jeewani Fernando, provincial consumer market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “There are rea-

sons to believe that certain fundamental shifts in consumer behaviour will have long lasting effects and may have implications for the agri-food sector.”

She said that although the impact of the pandemic varies across re-

gions and countries, emerging behaviours are clearly visible.

Those include: • shifting to valuebased products and essentials; • shopping online and using omnichannels - creating a single customer

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experience across the brand; • focusing more on health, quality, safety and the ‘caring’ economy; • decreasing brand loyalty; and • homebody economy.

“Understanding these emerging behaviours may help the agri-food industry solve issues it’s facing today, assist with planning for tomorrow and preparing for the future,” she noted.

“Streamlining product portfolios, realigning base prices, and promotion may be necessary to stay competitive. Since consumers’ shopping frequency has declined, offering larger package sizes for lower prices would be one strategy.”

With the dramatic rise in e-commerce, she said that small businesses will need to increasingly turn to e-commerce platforms, while efficiently running their brick and mortar stores and using omnichannel platforms in innovative ways.

According to Statistics Canada, retail e-commerce sales reached a record $3.9 billion in May, a 2.3 per cent increase over April and a 99.3 per cent increase over February ($2billion). Year over year, ecommerce sales have

more than doubled – with a 110.8 per cent increase compared with May 2019.

Among retail subsectors, from February to April, only the food and beverage subsector recorded an increase in in-store sales. Food and beverage instore sales increased by 3.3 per cent while ecommerce sales surged 107 per cent.

In addition to e-commerce, other digital and contactless services – including curbside pickup, delivery, and drivethrough service – are also seeing much higher adoption rates.

“During the pandemic, many consumers have been forced to look outside their preferred brands based on what is available at the grocery store or due to price concerns,” Fernando said.

“Focusing on how to foster a brand community digitally will be crucial and having a loyal online community will be a key ingredient to fuel continued brand success.”

She added that with cooking and meal planning fatigue felt by some consumers, there is also an opportunity to provide quick and convenient meal solutions and recipes.

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high price for it. But, this is not the case always.

“Having storage capacity can be a marketing advantage, but capturing a higher price by storing grain is not a guarantee, even though farmers in Alberta along with growers in other prairie provinces have more grain storage than most of their worldwide competitors,” said Ryan Furtas, market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

“Customers who utilize grain, oilseed, and pulse crops tend to

require a consistent supply over the entire year.

Storing grain shortterm – three to four months – or longer term – 10 to 11 months – following harvest can improve producer returns and allow farmers to provide product at times when deliveries are otherwise slow.”

According to him, generally in years with normal production, prices are seasonally lowest at harvest time due to a large influx of supply from newly harvested

crop that puts pressure on the grain handling system.

Canola and wheat are two Alberta crops that comprise the majority of acreage, and both commodities have future markets for price discovery.

Some smaller, yet economically important crops that have no future markets include durum, barley, flax, and field peas. These secondary crops can be subject to more extreme price swings and can someSee GRAIN Continued onFall Page175

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New smartphone app designed to help in the fight against rural crime Leslie Cholowsky “There’s got to be a better way....” It’s not only a general statement regarding the fight against rural property crime, it was the driving principle behind the development of a new app in Alberta to provide citizens with a better way to share information with neighbours and police when crimes or suspicious activity occur.

The team behind this new app, called “Crowd Security,” consists of Blake Moser, President of the East 13 Rural Crime Watch, from the Hardisty area; Trent Kenyon, a Beaver County community Peace Officer and former 15-year RCMP member; and Geographical Information systems expert Gary Zhang, from the Calgary area.

Moser says that Kenyon, who from his 15 years with the RCMP, had the initial idea for a rural crime app that would allow for the instant sharing of crimes and photos with neighbours and with police.

By chance, Kenyon attended a presentation from MRF Geosystems,

by Zhang, on geographic information systems (GIS). GIS is a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data, integrating layers of information and spatial locations into maps. The company provides this service to half of Alberta’s counties, giving them a real depth of knowledge about rural Alberta.

Moser says Kenyon approached Zhang afterwards about his idea, and shortly thereafter a company was formed between the three, and the Crowd Security app was created. Zhang’s company is responsible for the design of the app.

So what exactly does the app do?

Crimes and suspicious activity can be reported and shared via the app, with pictures, videos, and texts. That’s where the GIS information kicks in, pinpointing where the activities are happening, and sending alerts to

other users in range.

“While police are enroute, citizens in the area can safely keep an eye on what’s happening and continue to report, leaving a trail of evidence for police.”

Moser says the more people who use the app in a specific area, the more information can be shared.

The team believes that part of the reason why rural property crime rates are higher than those in urban areas is due to a number of factors, including longer police response times due to distances involved, fewer witnesses, the trusting nature of rural Albertans, and an endless number of grid roads useable for a getaway after a crime is committed.

“Our app solves these problems by enabling citizens to easily share information with other citizens in the area using the application.”

Moser says the East 13 Rural Crime Watch has had a number of successes in helping police apprehend criminals, but this is largely dependent on someone, usually him, being available to update the society’s social media, something he’s not al-

ways available to do.

He says, “Technology is the only way we can solve some of these property crime issues.”

The app eliminates the need for a central organization to be active and on hand to share citizen’s information or photos, but

will give rural crime watches an effective tool for sharing instant information among members.

The group says, “It’s not a new solution, as it draws from the See NEW APP Fall 11

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New App Continued from Fall 9 formation of the first modern police force in 1829 by Sir Robert Peel.

“He said, ‘The police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence.’”

Moser feels the greatest strengths of the app are not only the ability to pinpoint locations where rural crime or suspicious activity is taking place, but also that it empowers citizens to report information on an ‘as happening’ basis.

Where social media depends on users to be actively monitoring rural crime accounts continuously to be as effective, the app sends out alerts to all users, with activity mapped, and allows users to share texts, photos, and even video, along with notification when police have been called.

When rural crime watch societies tap into their member bases and promote the app, that’s when the real power of crowd sourcing occurs.

Using Crowd Security, citizens can safely report activity to their neighbours that allows police to track criminal’s movement or suspicious activities as they move through a rural area in real time. Users can also choose to share posts in social media, too.

Kenyon said earlier this year as the app was set to roll out, “There have been numerous recent incidents where the general public is so frustrated and feels helpless to protect their property where they are chasing the criminals and putting themselves and others at great risk.

“The use of this app should eliminate that risk, which is never recommended because of the dangers it poses to them and others.”

Another advantage in the app is that users may be more likely to share information with each other before involving police. By users sharing information and photos of suspicious vehicles or persons with one another, a database of information and images can be started before a crime is even committed, allowing police to have access to a more complete picture if a crime does arise from suspicious activity.

This is especially helpful when criminals cross into different police jurisdictions, as often happens during rural crime sprees.

Users can specify the radius of activities they want to be notified about right in the application.

Moser says the app is continually being upgraded.

Developers are working on a Property Vault feature, allowing users to document high-end purchases, with photos and copies of receipts, helpful when reporting theft to police and to insurance companies.

He says they are also looking at the ability to tie in home security technology, live feeds from security cameras, and more, even exploring the possibility of tying in artificial intelligence that would allow for more specific identification of vehicles, for instance instead of a “red SUV,” AI could help pinpoint a “red Dodge Durango.”

It’s a grassroots idea, empowering rural residents on a completely voluntary basis. The founders say, “Talk to everyone you know, about the Crowd Security App, more people

using the App means more information to be shared, making it easier to stop and lower crime in your area.”

The app is presently free of charge, and is available through Apple apps for the iPhone or iPad, and Google Play for android devices, with links to both on the crowdsecurity.ca website.

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women entrepreneurs to capitalize on the opportunities that will come with our increased support.”

Farm Credit Canada says it is committed to empowering women in agriculture, agribusiness and food.

“Through our research and discussions with women in agriculture, we discovered three key needs: increased access to capital to start or grow their business, access to business and competency skill development for themselves and their business, and access to tools, resources, and people to learn from and be inspired.”

FCC President and CEO Michael Hoffort adds, “FCC is proud to contribute to the success of women entrepreneurs who want to become more deeply involved in the agriculture and agrifood industry.

“The response to our lending and learning programs – specifically tailored to the individual needs of women entrepreneurs – has been tremendous and will undoubtedly contribute to a stronger and more diversified industry."

The Women Entrepreneurship program provides women with access to capital needed to

launch or grow their business, along with tools, resources, and mentorship.

As part of the Women Entrepreneur Program, borrowers can also have up to $1,000 of their processing fees waived to reinvest into both personal and professional development that best suits their individual and

business needs.

The funds, for example, can be used to pay tuition for a college or to attend in-person or online learning events.

Farm Credit Canada has been offering a series of events to inspire and complement a broad range of meaningful skill development opportuni-

ties.

Over the past several decades, the proportion of female farm operators has increased.

In 1996, women repre-

sented 25.3 per cent of farm operators. By 2016, that proportion had risen to 28.7 per cent, accounting for 77,830 female farm operators.

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Equitation Clinic held in Viking

A working equitation clinic, put on by the Viking Equine Outriders 4-H Club, was held at the Cloverlodge Stampede Grounds the weekend of Sept. 19 and 20.

English, Western and Spanish style were all eligible to participate. The levels started from walk trot and went to advanced master’s classes. Working equitation comes from Spain and Portugal and is a great way to train horses and have a lot of fun! The 4-H club made burgers and goodies, as well as served hot and cold drinks. Clinician Deb Ericksen from Cochrane, originally from Viking, was also on hand for the clinic.

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Grain storage

Continued Continued from from Page Fall 82

times remain in storage for more than a year as producers try to wait out market downturns.

He noted that the actual cost of storage is more than just the purchase price for the grain bin. Set up costs can be significant if it includes a concrete floor, temperature monitoring systems and aeration.

Annual depreciation needs to be considered along with repairs and maintenance, and that can amount to an annual cost of upwards of 25 cents a bushel.

Furtas added that grain bin prices have been steadily climbing over the last five years.

The figure here shows that the purchase price of a 5,000 bushel bin has increased from $3.80 per bushel in 2015 to $4.80 per bushel in 2020.

“Steel – both corrugated and smooth walled – grain bin prices are driven by both market demand and steel prices,” Furtas said. “Producers in Alberta have been investing in permanent on-farm storage.”

Alberta grain bin prices.

According to Statistics Canada’s July 2020 survey, Alberta producers have approximately 27.5 million tonnes of permanent on-farm grain storage capacity, compared to 25 million tonnes just five years ago.

“The Statistics Canada report also states that approximately nine per cent of reported grain stocks using temporary on farm storage such as grain bags,” Furtas explained. “This shows that producers are using both temporary and permanent storage options on their farm. However, the overwhelming preference is for permanent storage.

“The decision to use either permanent or temporary storage is unique, and it boils down to each

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Generally, permanent storage is preferred to maintain grain quality and for the ease of use.”

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Thank you to all our local businesses for wishing our farmers a happy harvest!

Wishing the best for the farmers

THE TOFIELD AGRICULTURE SOCIETY WANTS TO WISH THE FARMERS A GREAT HARVEST SEASON!!!

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Wishing all the farmers a plentiful harvest season!

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The Province says, “Alberta Culture Days is an opportunity to discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture through local events and activities, in person and online across the province.”

Reynolds-Alberta Museum, in Westaskiwin, has designated September as its agriculture month, and has been holding special demonstrations and displays all month long. Earlier in the month, a demonstration of steam engines in the field was held, and museum staff have developed tractor displays that changes weekly.

Communications Head Cynthia Blackmore says that the current pandemic forced the cancellation of Reynold’s annual Harvest Festival, and many of the museum’s interactive displays, but says there’s still plenty to see and do See REYNOLDS Fall20

There are still a few dates available to book a behind-thescenes Warehouse Tour at the ReynoldsAlberta Museum in Westaskiwin. They run only to the end of September.

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We salute the dedicated men and women of our agricultural industry. Their commitment to produce a thriving variety of crops and livestock requires long hours, risk and hard work.

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Reynolds Museum Continued from Fall 19 this fall.

Reynolds Museum is all about celebrating machines, and features the Canadian National Aviation Hall of Fame. “It’s a great place to come if you like automobiles and machinery, too,” said one visitor recently, as he shared his experience at the Museum on YouTube.

If you act before September, there’s still time to take advantage of this year’s behind-the-scenes Warehouse Tours, where groups of up to six people maximum can enjoy a 75-minute tour of the historic treasures house in the Reynold’s warehouse, including incredible vehicles.

Warehouse tours should be prebooked, and are not wheelchair or scooter accessible, involving a great deal of walking and stairs. Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are required for the warehouse tours, and face masks must be worn. Tours can be booked online at: reynoldsmuseum.ca under the heading programs and experiences.

The Warehouse Tours run only to the end of September, with just a few dates available to book, but start again next summer.

The museum is open year round, with general admission of $15 for children, $11 for seniors, and $9 for youth (7-17). Children under 7 are free, but must still be included when booking tickets online. The museum has made some changes to exhibits, incorporating COVID19 safety measures and social distancing.

Museum exhibits are housed in two separate buildings connected by a paved walkway.

The museum is also participating in Alberta Culture Days, over Sept. 25 through 27, where 30 spots are available every half-hour over the three days.

Admission is free during Culture Days, but tickets for this event must still be booked online.

Some of the Culture Days experiences include a grain elevator demonstration, rope making, curbside chats about the 1917 Waterloo Thresher, and scavenger hunts, as well as a visit to the Aviation Display Hangar.

Blackmore says that even with changes to some displays due to COVID-19, the Reynolds Museum offers something to see for everyone.

PHOTOS COURTESY REYNOLDS-ALBERTA MUSEUM

September is Agriculture Month at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Westaskiwin, with a number of special agriculture-themed displays updated weekly. Special events are also planned for the upcoming Alberta Culture Days at the Museum. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, bookings should be made online.

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Imported onion recalls expanded as cases rise Leslie Cholowsky As the Public Health Agency of Canada continues to investigate an outbreak of salmonella infections occurring across the country, exposure to red onions imported from the USA has been identified as the probable cause of the outbreak.

“Many of the ill individuals under investigation reported having eaten red onions before getting sick.”

Tracing information has identified that the contaminated red onions are coming from Thomson International Inc from Bakersfield, California.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued food recall warnings for related products that have possibly been distributed nationally, with additional food recall warnings possible.

“Given this information, and until more is known about the outbreak, the CFIA said on Monday, Sept. 14: “do not eat, use, sell, or serve any red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions grown by Thomson International Inc. of Bakersfield, California, USA, or any products made with these onions.

“This advice applies to all individuals across Canada, as well as retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and nursing homes.”

Recall warnings on onions do not apply to onions grown in Canada.

As of last Monday, there have been 506 confirmed cases of Salmonella Newport illness related to this outbreak, including 292 in Alberta.

This has affected individuals from one to 100, with just over half of the affected individuals being female.

Health Canada reports that individuals who became ill reported eating red onions at home, in menu items ordered at restaurants, and in residential care settings.

Health Canada recommends that individuals not eat, use, sell, or serve any red, white, yellow, and sweet yellow onions from Thomson International Inc. or any products made with these onions.

That includes prepared foods that contain onions as an ingredient.

Residents are urged to look at any onions they have purchased for a label showing where the onion was grown. “If the packaging or sticker shows Thomson International Inc., don’t eat it. Throw it away and wash your hands.”

If you purchase bulk onions, ask the store to make sure they are not selling onions from Thomson International Inc. or serving fresh foods prepared with them.

If you order salad or other food items containing onions at a restaurant, ask staff if the onions came from Thomson International Inc. Most of the infections occurred during July, but Health Canada extended the warnings last week, as salmonella can take two to four weeks before the illness is reported to public health officials.

Health Canada says salmonella symptoms usually last for four to seven days. In healthy people, salmonellosis often clears up without treatment, but sometimes antibiotics may be

required.

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School’s in for Fall - Canada Safety Council advises While 2020 has brought new safety protocols and regulations across the spectrum of day-to-day life, not every safety issue is a new discussion.

As a new academic year approaches, the Canada Safety Council wants to remind you that school buses will be returning to the roads. Exercising caution and being attentive is always of paramount importance and particularly so as school activity resumes.

“The quieter roads over the spring and summer has had a positive influence in creating a more relaxed driving experience” said Gareth Jones, President and CEO of the Canada Safety Council.

“However, we are headed back into a school season where we can expect a sharp increase in vehicle activity. With that increase, it is so very important to remind ourselves that we need to plan more time for the drive, heighten our situational awareness, and call upon our reserve in patience as we all adjust to the changes in traffic.

Road safety happens individual by individual and moment by moment which means that each of us has a role to play in keeping the roads safe.”

School buses have a longstanding history of safety and in fact are known to be the safest way to transport children to and from school. However, according to Transport Canada, 79 per cent of all school-aged fatalities involving a school bus occur outside the bus and in or near school bus loading zones.

It’s our collective responsibility as road users to do our part in keeping children safe before they get on the bus and after they get off, too.

As a motorist, always keep up a scan of your surroundings and make note of any school-aged children waiting by the road. Be prepared to stop if there’s an approaching bus. Provincial and municipal laws and by-laws may vary, but

generally forbid passing a school bus when its signal lights are flashing and its stop sign is extended — this is to protect children who may need to cross the road or interact with traffic. Be sure you’re aware of specific school bus laws in

your region.

The predictable behaviours we expect of adults interacting with traffic may not be fully developed in children, meaning that it’s always best to err on the side of caution and anticipate sudden and unusual movements

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RCMP disheartened by weekend impaireds On Sept. 19, the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP conducted a Checkstop on Highway 21 at 84 Street which resulted in the arrest of two impaired drivers and immediate roadside suspensions of an additional two drivers.

• At 10:49 p.m., the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP launched into an impaired driving investigation, after receiving a tip from a concerned member of the public who reported a vehicle driving erratically. As a result, RCMP members were successful in locating the vehicle and the driver was arrested for Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The driver was transported to the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment and two breath samples found to be twice the legal limit of .08 were obtained.

The 26-year-old male was released from custody with a court date of Nov. 5, in Fort Saskatchewan.

• At 11 a.m., the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP conducted a traffic stop.

A subsequent mandatory alcohol screening demand was issued to the driver and after a ‘Caution’ test result was received the driver, a 37year-old male from Edmonton, was issued a three day immediate roadside suspension.

• At 12:13 a.m., the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP conducted a traffic stop. A subsequent mandatory alcohol screening demand was issued to the driver and after a ‘Caution’ test result was received the driver, a 49-year-old male from BC, was issued a three day immediate roadside suspension.

• At 1 a.m., the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP conducted a traffic stop.

A subsequent mandatory alcohol screening demand was issued to the driver and after a ‘Failed’ test result was received the driver was arrested for Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

The driver was transported to the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment and two breath samples found to be over the legal limit of .08 were obtained. The 25-year-old male was released from custody with a court date of Oct. 22 in Edmonton.

“I am disheartened that there are so many impaired drivers on the roads. I hope this article is a reminder that we are out there patrolling the streets looking for drunk drivers and we will catch you, so please

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Salmonella bacteria can be infectious from several days to several weeks. People who experience symptoms, or who have underlying medical conditions, should contact their health care provider if they suspect they have a Salmonella infection.

Recalls have been expanded to include not just the onions, but products made with them, including salsa, crab cakes, salads, and packaged sandwiches.

A full list of products and manufacturers under the recall can be found at inspection.gc.ca. The CFIA also maintains a number of social media accounts, on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as a recalls and safety alerts mobile application, see more at. www.inspection.gc.ca/

use alternative transportation when you have been drinking.”

Inspector Mike McCauley – Officer in charge – Fort

Saskatchewan RCMP. Alberta RCMP members are committed to visible and proactive traffic enforcement and believe that along with

assistance from the public in reporting any suspected impaired drivers everyone can do their part to ensuring safer roads.

We would like to take this time to thank all the farmers in our region, and wish them all a wonderful year.

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