Two Hills Regional Chronicle - March 2023

Salute to Agriculture Alberta Beef promoted in Mexico

by Sonny Rajoo

Some well known livestock farmers, specializing in cattle production, had the opportunity to showcase their high quality products in a trade show in Mexico recently. Included in this delegation was well known Solaris producer and marketer, Elroy Yakemchuk, a councillor for Division 5 in the County of Two Hills.

The 18 year veteran on County Council enjoyed the social interaction and had the opportunity to mingle with beef producers and trade delegates from Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Mexico. Several federal and provincial government delegates mingled with local and visiting farmers and were able to trade ideas and network with their colleagues in the beef industry.

Accompanying Yakemchuk was Karlene Yakemchuk, his daughter-in-law, who did a splendid job at this prestigious event.

Lakeland Seed Swap Visits Alice Melnyk Public Library

by Jared Rajoo

It all starts with a seed.

As we approach the beginning of spring and the growing season, an enthusiastic group of volunteers from our community are getting together to help spread the word about the benefit of growing your own garden at home.

It doesn't take much space or money... but rather, a little time and effort. Over the years it has become more convenient to get our fresh produce from supermarkets and chain stores due to our increasingly busy lives.

The Lakeland Seed Swap is a passion project started by Cathrine Mackenzie, Gerald Delorme, Betty-Lou Kotze, and Morgan Gordeyko. With currently over three hundred and twenty members, this project has a group of passionate and excited members who are eager to share their combined experience and vast knowledge of gardening with the whole

community, and Morgan, the administrator, who just wanted to learn how to keep her house plants alive.

"For me," Cathrine Mackenzie recalls fondly, "it started when I got my new home years ago, and all I wanted was some flowers. That ignited a passion that continues till today. Soon I started growing raspberries, then peas, and before long, my whole house was surrounded by fresh vegetables, berries, and fruit trees. When I moved to Myrnam, I continued to garden, and had the opportunity to make my new home my new gardening project."

With the goal this year of getting as many people to grow their own gardens at home, the Lakeland Seed Swap group is willing to provide anyone interested with seeds and advice, from the novice to the seasoned grower.

For all those interested in learning more about the Lakeland Seed Swap and (continued on page 3)

(From left to right) Gerald Delorme, Betty-Lou Kote, and Cathrine MacKenzie at Alice Melnyk Public Library at the second annual seed swap.

(Photo by Jared Rajoo)

(Photos submitted by Elroy Yakemchuk for more see page 18 &19)

County Councillor Elroy Yakemchuk with his daughter-in-law, Karlene Yakemchuk arriving in Mexico. They were met by Rafael Carranza, Trade Commissioner and Nacho Gomez, a guide and translator.

Three

Local residents receive Platinum Jubilee Awards

residents,

and

were recipients of the Queen's Platinum

medals for service to the community. Yakemchuk serves as a County Councillor and has held numerous positions in various community activities, Ruven Rajoo for serving on the School Board and current member of Hairy Hill Elks, and Sonny Rajoo who has held many volunteer positions over the past 50 years and is currently serving his fifth term as Town Councillor.

prominent local

Elroy Yakemchuk, Ruven Rajoo,

Sonny Rajoo,

Jubilee

Lakeland Seed Swap Visits Alice Melnyk Public Library

(Continued from page 1) for tips on making your garden flourish, or share your knowledge, you are encouraged to reach out. As a new group, they are volunteer based, and, as such, all of the expenses thus far are coming out of their own pockets. They gladly encourage donations of any kind.

In addition, if there are any members of the community who have available space in their gardens that is not being used, they humbly request that you allow them to make use of the space.

Delorme, a Derwent resident, takes great pride in his garden at his home. "I did a presentation at the New Myrnam School a few days ago and was amazed at the amount of students that not only showed up but were eager to learn and put it into practice. If we reached just one person, I will be very happy."

Community members are encouraged to reach out to them on their Facebook group or individually at the following:

Betty-Lou Kotze - Alice Melnyk Public Library

Gerald Delorme - 780-387-1091

Cathrine MacKenzie - 780-581-7420

The Lakeland Seed Swap will be planning another meeting toward the end of April. To find out more check out their Facebook page or contact one of the members directly.

Lakeland Seed Swap Facebook QR Code

Putin’s War of Revenge on Ukraine

scale war that has left millions of Ukrainians displaced inside their country and beyond. This is a one sided war simply because Ukraine cannot touch Russia in retaliation. The United Nations has been proven to be inept.

High on the agenda was toppling the government of Ukraine's elected president, who Putin thought would be a “pushover”. Sending troops into Ukraine from the north, south and east, Putin told the Russian people his goal was to "demilitarise and de-Nazify Ukraine".

power grids, hospitals, schools, residential areas, and apartment blocks. Land mines litter forests and fields. Missiles rain down daily on all the cities and countryside.

For years, the Russian president has denied Ukraine its own statehood and that Ukraine was part of Russia dating back to the late 9th Century. The internet has many pictures and stories about the former Soviet Union, and the evils of Stalin who killed about 5 or 6 million Ukrainians with starvation called the Holodomar in the 1930’s.

ing, killing, and war.

It is not known how this war on Ukraine will end. What we see is a country devasted by a brutal regime. The people of Russia are NOT inherently wicked, but their despotic leaders are. We see destruction, separated families, wives without husbands, children without fathers. The injuries,scars, and PTSD will last a lifetime. At this time Putin has a warrant for his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.

George Leonty in Lviv, Ukraine (2013)

by George Leonty, retired teacher

WhenPutin sent thousands of soldiers into Ukraine from the north on February 24th, 2022 he thought he could sweep into the capital Kyiv in a matter of days and depose the government of former comedian, Volodymyr Zelensky. But, there were no flowers or marching bands to greet this nasty invasion.

Putin described the biggest European invasion since the end of World War Two as a "special military operation" rather than the full-

In 2013, my wife and I toured southern and western Ukraine and all of Crimea. We never saw any nazis or soldiers. We saw a free and friendly country with vast agricultural land, cities with beautiful architecture, railway networks, and lovely countryside. Since 2014, Russia built a 60 km. high-tech security fence along annexed Crimea's border with mainland Ukraine.

It was clear that "denazification” is basically “de-Ukrainization" - in effect erasing the modern state of Ukraine. Putin insists that Ukraine is historically part of Russia, like during the Soviet Union days.

Putin and his Wagner mercenaries commit daily war crimes with the destruction of roads, bridges. dams,

It is disturbing to see pictures of 75 year old Patriarch Kirill, and other Russian Orthodox priests in Russia using censors and holy water to bless rockets, rifles, and jets to be used on Ukraine. Putin is seen in church holding a candle and making the sign of the cross.

Ukraine is not part of NATO, however United States and many NATO countries have supplied tanks, weapons, artillery, medical supplies, generators, and much more.

Dictator Putin on many occasions has made nuclear threats, talking of using all means at his disposal to pursue his insane land grabs. Keep in mind that Russia covers 11 time zones. Hypocrite Putin, who espouses Christianity, would do well to read James 4 in the bible about lust, covet-

About 1.3 million grateful Canadians are of Ukrainian heritage. We are grateful for our ancestors who emigrated in the early 1900’s. Since the start of 2022,more than 132,000 Ukrainian nationals have entered Canada. Settlement agencies can help them with things like finding housing, work, and schools.

Canada still has God in its anthem. Prayer is in order. The internet and youtube have some moving musical prayers for Ukraine that you can listen to.

Slava Ukraini (Glory to Ukraine) Слава Україні!

Regional Update from MLA Jackie Homeniuk

Heartwarming hospitality at Hillside Lodge

LastTuesday, I joined Premier Smith and Minister Sawhney in Mundare to announce new supports for Ukrainian Newcomers in our province. Perhaps the most important support announced is the Ukrainian Help Desk, which will serve as a one-stop-shop for displaced Ukrainians to call and access all the resources available to them. This will greatly streamline the process of accessing supports and information, and as such was a key recommendation of the Premier’s Advisory Task Force on Ukraine, which I was honoured to chair. You can find more information on Ukrainian supports here: https:// www.alberta.ca/support-for-ukrainians.aspx.

The Legislative Assembly passed Budget 2023 last week. Like last year, we once again have a balanced budget, thanks to the sound fiscal management and policies of our gov-

ernment. Additionally, this year’s budget features a record investment in healthcare, as our government is committing an additional $965 million to continue strengthening the healthcare system for all Albertans. Furthermore, education is receiving a funding increase of $1.8 billion, to support the hiring of 3,000 educational staff. With these and many other investments, we can ensure that the opportunity and growth Alberta has seen over the past four years will continue decades into the future.

I am pleased to share that Alberta once again led the country in net interprovincial migration in the fourth quarter of 2022. This achievement is further proof that Canadians from coast to coast are seeing that the positive, pro-growth policies of our government are working. Alberta is a land of opportunity, and I am proud that our government has successfully renewed the Alberta Advantage.

Please contact my constituency office at fortsaskatchewan.vegreville@ assembly.ab.ca if you have any questions or concerns.

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, MLA Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

by Jared Rajoo

Leaving the warmth and security of my home and family in South Africa was difficult to say the least. From a blistering heatwave in South Africa, to the wonderful chilly weather has been quite the adjustment.

Yet, while met with the intense cold, a little place in Two Hills is spreading love and warmth. From the moment I initially arrived in Two Hills, I was treated wonderfully during my stay at the Hillside Lodge. The comfortable room, the hearty, fresh and healthy meals served by an exuberant staff made my stay an absolute delight.

The Hillside Lodge in Two Hills is home to many friendly and loving residents, with whom I had the privilege of getting to spend some time. Always greeted with warm smiles

and loving embraces, it is little wonder why so many choose to call it home.

Residents are treated to many engaging activities including exercise, bingo, and various other fun-filled things to do.

In addition to providing exceptional care to their residents, the Hillside Lodge also allows members of the community to order meals that are prepared by their talented kitchen crew. For those of us who never seem to have enough time, it is a great way to get a hearty and healthy, home cooked meal for a very reasonable price.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the management, staff and residents of the Hillside Lodge for their outstanding hospitality and a great time filled with beautiful memories.

Learning By Doing At New Myrnam School

By Sydney Chanasyk

On March 2nd, our grade seven and eight students were posed with the challenge of moving our student made eco classroom building. The challenge? They were only allowed to use simple machines and man power! When Mr. Tymofichuk first proposed the problem to them, they didn't think it was possible. “Moving the eco-classroom seemed like a joke to some of the kids at first. Until the building moved 6 inches. Then it became real!” Principle Eriksen said. Before the seven and eight students could start figuring out how they could possibly move this large building with purely simple machines, our high school outdoor ed class had to help. They cleared out all the snow around the building so that the younger students could get access to the bottom of the building. Once the snow was cleared out, the seven and eights were ready to start their new challenge of moving the building. They first decided that they would use fence posts as rollers along the bottom of the building to move it, and levers to lift the building onto the rollers. Students used a large 4x6” timber as a lever to attempt to lift the building. They positioned the

fulcrum, while several students applied force. The timber snapped like a small twig! They re-adjusted their fulcrum to support another timber better, and tried again. This time, they were successful, and were able to lift it onto the rollers with minimal effort. The fence posts under the skids reduced the friction to roll the building along. Then the second challenge appeared! There wasn’t enough room for all the students to push on the backside of the building. Students borrowed a large “tug of war” rope from the gym and devised a way of fastening the rope to the building. Everyone in the group could now apply some force! The building wasn't moving in a straight line. Effort had to be applied to certain parts to keep it moving straight. Throughout the move, the fence posts had to be repositioned from the rear to the front. This was definitely a challenge, but our students were able to adapt and overcome each challenge that came their way! Just another day of learning by doing at New Myrnam School, where we applied what we learned and realized what can be accomplished when we all pull together as a community!

by Sonny Rajoo

Iamimpressed with the outpouring of support for Ukrainian refugees from our families, communities, and various levels of government. We are acutely aware of the many individuals and families that assisted our refugees by providing accommodations, meals, and other levels of support.

The County of Two Hills has a small fund set aside to assist our Ukrainian families who fled a war

they did not start and from a communist regime that had no right to invade a sovereign nation.

When an approach was made to the County to assist with some expenses for some refugees who are being housed by a family west of Two Hills, there was no hesitation from councillors to lend a helping hand.

In addition to this, Premier Danielle Smith traveled to Mundare on March 21st to announce further suport for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Canada.

The additional $2.1 million will ensure that this persecuted community of refugees will receive the love and warmth from a great province and nation.

Many of us immigrants have enjoyed the embrace, warmth and generosity from our pioneering settlers and succeeding waves of newcomers are taken care of by a people whose hearts are as large as the borders of this bountiful nation.

Greetings to all our readers,

It is a great privilege to be back in the beautiful town of Two Hills. The warm, friendly faces I had the pleasure of reconnecting with, have made the dreary weather much more tolerable.

If you haven't seen me in town yet, it would be because I spend my time bustling about with a toque on my head and getting as quickly as possible from one place to the next. I do believe it is Canada's way of welcoming me home by making up for all I missed over my time away.

First and foremost, I would like to express my deepest thanks to the staff and residents of the Hillside Lodge for giving me a place to stay while I got settled into my new place. The generosity and hospitality I received is second to none.

Being gone for as long as I have, I spent much time imagining gorging myself on the things I was not able to enjoy while in South Africa (I made sure to send my family pictures of all the delicious goodies I have been enjoying.), like many favorites from our local restaurants, and candy, cookies and snacks.

It is great to see how many new businesses have opened in town. I was tremendously impressed with the new Sport Centre with its well equipped gym; how easy it is to lose track of time training with access to a large variety of equipment which is in excellent condition.

Two Hills Clover Farms has a

great selection of products and pretty much anything you would need, not to mention the Two Hills Pharmacy at its new location and asthetically pleasing layout.

I would like to thank the members of the community for such a warm reception. It is truly a pleasure and a privilege to be part of such a warm and wholesome community.

I look forward to connecting with you all. You can reach me on our new number at 780-208-2948. It will be my great pleasure to continue to serve our community in the best way I can to try to give back even half of the love I have received from the endearing residents of the County of Two Hills.

Be sure to check out our website, soon to be updated and our Facebook page. Tag up to let us know of any upcoming events.

Until next month, stay safe and stay healthy

Successful Pancake Supper at the Myrnam Seniors Centre

As usual, a very successful pancake supper was held at the Myrnam Seniors Centre with local municipal councillors and community leaders in attendance. Guests were encouraged and impressed with the number of dedicated volunteers who made this event a monumental success. A packed hall enjoyed the food and fellowship.

Potato Pancake Supper at New Kiew Church

New Myrnam School Kindergarten orientation and registration for 2023-2024 school year will be April 27, 2023 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Students new to New Myrnam School or the Myrnam Outreach & Homeschool Centre can register online for the 2023-2024 school year for K-12.

https://www.newmyrnamschool.ca/ https://www.mohc.ca/

Two

Hills Regional Waste Management Commission

Effective May 1, 2023Tippage Fee Schedule Update

The Two Hills Regional Waste Management Commission is updating the Fee schedule to reflect current increases incurred through operating a Regional Landfill and five Transfer Sites.

Any Questions can be directed to Troy Moore at the Two Hills Landfill. PH# 780 657 3524.

New Kiew Church is noted for its fabulous pancake suppers with a group of well known cooks providing a treat for the large number of guests that show their support for this beautiful church community.

Economic Development Committee hosts Breakfast

The Two Hills and Area Economic Development Committee is comprised of a small group of businessmen and community leaders who charter and direct the affairs of the business sector.

Heading the group is Deputy Mayor Michael Tarkowski who always brings his passion to his council duties and lends his business acumen to the community.

(Photos by Bill Albers)

Loving Tribute to Ethel Albrecht

Ethel was born in 1930 in rural Ontario. After finishing high school, she enrolled in a private business college where she got her certification in secretarial and bookkeeping.

Ethel married Phillip Albrecht in 1953 and moved west to southern Saskatchewan. After a few years they picked up and moved to southern Alberta.

Ethel Albrecht moved to the Two Hills area in the fall of 1967. During these early years Ethel was busy raising her 4 children Wayne, Grant, David and Sheila, as well as working hard on the family farm.

Ethel started her volunteer work shortly after moving to Two Hills as the Treasurer for the Morecambe Rural Electrical Association. When her youngest, Sheila was old enough to start school Ethel decided to go back to work and got a job in the office with Diachuk Concrete in Two Hills. From there she moved on to work at the admitting desk for the Two Hills Hospital.

Prior to retirement Ethel started to get involved with more local groups, such as the Two Hills Swimming Pool and Two Hills United Church. Ethel retired from the Hospital in the early 1990's. Looking for more challenges, Ethel decided to refocus her time on more volunteer work. In 1993 she became Treasurer of the Two Hills Senior Center and before long she was the President of the Two Hills Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Treasurer for the Two Hills Swimming Pool, Treasurer for the Two Hills United Church, Member of the Two Hills Hospital Auxiliary and Board Member for the Two Hills Family and Community Services Society. According to her husband, Philip, Ethel always had her nose in the books! Ethel is well known for her many hilarious antics at various funding raising campaigns: such as dressing up as a clown. And we all remember the time Ethel stole the runway at the local charity fashion show dressed as a bag lady.

Ethel has provided dedicated volunteer service to our community for the last 50 plus years and in return has received many hours of satisfaction knowing that she has done her part to make our community a better place to live.

Ethel Albrecht, pictured above with her husband, Philip. Their charming smiles are a treasure to all who know them. (Pictures previously submitted to Chronicle.)

Toe-tapping Ukrainian Dance performance at Hillside Lodge

The residents of Hillside Lodge had the pleasure of the Two Hills Ukrainian Dance Group putting on a perfomance that had everyone in the audience cheering for more.

This extremely athletic and well-coordinated group of youngsters brought a contagious energy to their performance. All those present where mesmerized by the show from the stunning costumes to the well choreographed dances.

What an outstanding performance by this talented group of dancers.

(Photos by Xylia Rajoo)

Kyra and Seanna performed the first dance with incredible grace.

Next up was a stellar performance by Cleo, Adrianna, Xaraya, Xianna and Katryna. (Missing: Johnny)

The Intermediate group - Kyra, Seanna, Jyo and Shaylean had the audience cheering with their rendition.

Grady and Kasen were up next with a jaw dropping show of athleticism.

Cleo, Xianna, and Katryna charmed the audience with their performance.

Toe-tapping Ukrainian Dance performance at Hillside Lodge

The junior group back with another jaw-dropping performance.

The beginner group, Lexi, Sarah, Kaisley, Kyla, and Rhett stole the show.

Shaylean was next with a Gypsie Dance.

The Harvest Dance was performed by Grady, Kasen, Aline, Alice, and Quinn (Missing: Lisa)

Kyra, Seanna, Jyo and Shaylean took the stage again with another talented performance from the intermediate group.

The Buko dance by the Novice group.

Two Hills ALC Spring 2023 Class Schedule

Fee: $50.00

Two Hills ALC Spring 2023 Class Schedule

Bookkeeping Basics for Small Businesses & Non-Prots Star�ng a small business? Working as an office administrator? Accoun�ng responsibly can be overwhelming! In this course we will teach you the basics of bookkeeping. Learn what your accoun�ng responsibili�es are, basic accoun�ng terminology, manual bookkeeping essen�als, the basics of nancial statements, and how to prepare your books for year end.

Module 1: Pos�ng to Ledgers, Charter of Accounts, Trail Balances, Bank Reconcilia�on, Manage

Centre

Computer Basics

Are you new to computers? Computers can be overwhelming to the new user so let us introduce you to the basics of how a computer works. Our new, 3 module workshop series allows students of all ages to learn hands-on computer skills.

Date: April 25th, 27th, and May 2nd, 2023

Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Loca�on: CTECH, Myrnam 5106 - 48 Street, Myrnam

Fee: $100.00 (Seniors $75.00)

Introductory to Microso� Excel

In this introductory class, you will learn to create basic workbooks and spreadsheets, simple formuals, basic forma�ng, as well as how to proof and print your project.

Date: May 23rd, 24th and 25th

Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Loca�on: CTEC Myrnam

Fee: $130.00 (Seniors $120.00)

Introductory to Microso� Word

Learn to use Microso� Word effec�vely to create documents, work with text, format your document, add pictures and proof and print your project.

Date: May 16th, 17th and 18th

Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Loca�on: CTEC, Myrnam

Fee: $130.00 (Seniors $120.00)

Canadian Firearm Safety Course

The class provides the necessary documents to apply for the Possession and Acquisi�on License (PAL), with the Non-Restricted and/or Restricted cer�ca�on.

Date and Time: Non-Restricted: April 29th, 9:00 am—5:00 pm Restricted: April 30th, 12 noon—5:00 pm

Loca�on: Two Hills Recrea�on Centre/Curling Rink

Fee: Non-Restricted: $150 Restricted: $100

Class Schedule and Fees subject to change

Inventory and more

- April 25th, April 27th, May 2nd and May 4th (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm)

-Fee: $100.00 (Seniors $85.00)

Module 2: Payroll, Payroll Remi�ance, T4s and Financial Statements.

- You must complete Module 1 before star�ng Module 2

- May 9th, May 16th and May 18th

- Fee: $75.00 (Seniors $65.00)

Module 3: Year End Prepara�on, Tax Filing

-You must complete Module 2 before star�ng Module 3

- May 23rd and 25th

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Fee: $50.00 (Seniors $40.00)

Ar san Bread Making

Learn how to make European-inspired breads. As a class, we will make tradi �onal breads such as sour dough, ciaba�a, mul�grain and more.

Day 1: Yeast Breads

- Saturday May 6th (9am to 4 pm)

-Fee: $50.00

Day 2: Sourdough Bread

- You must complete Day 1 before taking Day 2

- Saturday May 13th (9am to 4pm)

- Fee: $25.00

Day 3: Sweat Bread or Pastries

-You must complete Day 1 before taking Day 3

- Saturday May 20th (9am to 4pm)

- Fee: $50.00

Don’t forget to check out our Booth at Two Hills

Agri Day & Trade Show

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Class Schedule and Fees subject to change

County of Two Hills No. 21 - Regular Council Meeting February 27, 2023

Agenda

The Agenda for the February 27, 2023 Council Meeting was presented for review and consideration, having the following additions being presented:

• Two Hills Health Care Centre re: Rhapsody Rural Physician Award

• Town of Two Hills re: Fire Equipment Invoice

• Two Hills & District Agricultural Society re: Letter of Request for Donation

• Hours of Work ADM-PER-9 re: Breaks as set out in Employment Standards Act

• Myrnam and District Ukrainian Dance Club re: Letter of Request for Donation

• GO EAST of Edmonton Regional Tourism re: Letter of Support

• Fire Chiefs Meeting re: Date and Time to be Scheduled

There being no further additions; it was moved by:

S. DUTRISAC

That the Agenda, inclusive of the additions, be approved as presented.

Motion Carried

Previous Minutes

The minutes of the January 23, 2023 Regular Council Meeting having been presented to each Councillor and each Councillor having declared to have received and read the minutes, Reeve, D. Gulayec asked for adoption.

M. PHILLIPS

That the minutes of the January 23, 2023 Regular Council Meeting be approved.

Motion Carried

Two Hills Health Care Centre

Business Arising from the Minutes: Councillor, D. Saskiw informed Council the Two Hills Health Care Centre is requesting, for the Rhapsody Rural Physician Award, a letter of support for the nomination of Dr. Van Wyk.

Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

M. PHILLIPS

That the County of Two Hills provide a letter of support to Two Hills Health Care Centre for the nomination of Dr. Van Wyk for the Rhapsody Rural Physician Award.

Motion Carried

Two Hills Airport Commission

Councillor D. Saskiw, informed Council of correspondence forwarded to MLA Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk regarding the Two Hills Airport Commission and concerns of the pause of Fixed Wing Air Ambulance services during winter months at the Two Hills Airport Commission.

Division 1 Wind Project

Reeve, D. Gulayec provided Council an update regarding the Division 1 Wind Project and advised the Development Officer will update Council at an upcoming Regular Council

Meeting.

15 Year Pin for Service

Municipal Lakes and Parks North East Regional Mayors Reeves Indigenous Leaders County Fire Dept.

Reeve, D. Gulayec presented Councillor, E. Yakemchuk a 15 Year of Service pin from Rural Municipalities of Alberta.

The CAO updated Council regarding Jackfish Lake Municipal Campground Booking for the 2023 season.

The COA placed North East Regional Mayors Reeves Indigenous Leaders-Steering Committee re: Canadian Strategy Group on the table having Reeve D. Gulayec inform Council of the requested contribution of $2,000.00.

Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

S. DUTRISAC

That the County of Two Hills contribute $2,000.00 to the North East Regional Mayors Reeves Indigenous Leaders-Steering Committee re: Canadian Strategy Group.

Motion Carried

The CAO placed correspondence forwarded from the Town of Two Hills, the Two Hills Fire Department regarding County Fire Equipment repairs, placing the same on the table for discussion.

Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

S. DUTRISAC

That the County of Two Hills reimburse the Town of Two Hills for fire equipment repair.

Motion Carried

C. McRae, Director of Finance entered the Council Chambers

Bank Rec – January

The Bank Reconciliation Report for the month ending January 2023 indicating a bank balance of $2,109,292.74 was presented for review and consideration.

Council having reviewed and discussed the January 2023 Bank Reconciliation Report; it was moved by:

E. YAKEMCHUK

That the Bank Reconciliation Reports for the month ending January 2023, as presented, reviewed and discussed by Council be approved, signed and incorporated into the minutes.

Motion Carried

C. McRae left the Council Chambers. Melanie Zayak, of the Two Hills Minor Hockey Association, Murray Tupechka and Bob Ross, of the Two Hills & District Agricultural Society, were invited into the Council Chambers to request a donation for the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program grant. Projects including a Solar Project, Ice Plant and Electric Vehicle Charging Station, within the Town of Two Hills, having the County of Two Hills portion being $290,000.00.

There being no further discussion, Melanie Zayak, Murray Tupechka and Bob Ross thanked Council for their time and left the Council Chambers.

James MacDonald, Executive Director and Vicky Lefebvre, Board Chair (via teleconference) of the Northern Lights Library System, was invited into the Council Chambers. There being no further discussion, Ms. Lefebvre and Mr. MacDonald thanked Council for their time and left the Council Chambers. Council having discussed this item; it was accepted as information.

E. YAKEMCHUK

Sgt. Robert Daisley, of the Two Hills RCMP, was invited into the Council Chambers to present to Council the Quarterly Police Report. Reeve, D. Gulayec, invited Sgt. Daisley to the Derwent Seniors Centre on March 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss crime in the area. Sgt. Daisley advised Council of the RAVE Alert App that allows the RCMP to distribute information to the Community in real time. Sgt. Daisley was informed of the County of Two Hills Council priorities being Visibility, Rural Crime Watch, RAVE Alert App and presence in the Community.

There being no further discussion, Sgt. Robert Daisley thanked Council for their time and left the Council Chambers.

Mutual Aid Fire Agreement

Two Hills Sports Activity Council

Two Hills & District Agricultural Society

Cheryl McRae, Director of Finance, entered the Council Chambers

The CAO placed the Mutual Aid Fire Agreement between the County of Two Hills, the Town of Two Hills

and Village of Myrnam, on the table for review, consideration and discussion.

Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

S. DUTRISAC

That the County of Two Hills rescind the (R-120911) Mutual Aid Agreement, of January 23, 2023.

M. PHILLIPS

Motion Carried

That the County of Two Hills approve the Mutual Aid Fire Agreement as presented and amended, this 27th day of February, 2023.

Motion Carried

The CAO placed correspondence received from the Two Hills Sports Activity Council, requesting a representative from Council of the County of Two Hills on the table for discussion and consideration.

Council having discussed this; it was moved by:

M. PHILLIPS

That the Two Hills Sports Activity Council’s Letter of Request be accepted as information.

D. SASKIW

Motion Defeated

That the County of Two Hills Council appoint Councillor, E. Yakemchuk, as representative and Councillor S. Dutrisac, as alternate, to the Two Hills Sports Activity Council.

Motion Carried

The CAO placed correspondence received from the Two Hills & District Agricultural Society, requesting funding for the Two Hills Curling Rink and Arena.

Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

E. YAKEMCHUK

That the County of Two Hills provide a letter of support to the Two Hills & District Agricultural Society in their application for the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GCIB) Program to assist with improvements to the Two Hills Curling Rink and Arena, with a contribution of $120,000.00 (over a four (4) year period).

Motion Carried

Two Hills Curling Club

ATB Financial Agency

Rural Municipalities of Alberta Spring Convention

MCSnet Tower Agreement Addendum

The CAO placed the Donation of one (1) load of gravel (10 cubic yards) for the Two Hills Curling Club Funspiel Silent Auction to be held on March 4, 2023 on the table for discussion and consideration.

Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

M. PHILLIP

That the County of Two Hills donate one (1) load of gravel (10 cubic yards), delivered within the County of Two Hills boundaries, to the Two Hills Curling Club Live Auction to be held on March 4, 2023.

Motion Carried

County of Two Hills No. 21 - Regular Council Meeting February 27, 2023

The CAO presented Council correspondence received from the Willingdon ATB Financial Agency, requesting a Lease Agreement for the Hamlet of Willingdon Municipal Office, effective May 1, 2023. Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

D. SASKIW

That the County of Two Hills and Willingdon ATB Financial Agency enter into a Lease Agreement having the same be brought back to a future Council Meeting.

Motion Carried

The CAO informed Council that the Annual Rural Municipalities of Alberta Spring Conference is to be held in Edmonton, Alberta on March 20 – 22, 2023 at the Edmonton Convention Centre.

Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

S. DUTRISAC

That all Councillors, CAO and appointed staff be authorized to attend the Annual Spring Conference in Edmonton, Alberta at the Edmonton Convention Centre on March 20 – 22, 2023.

Motion Carried

The CAO placed correspondence received from MCSnet requesting authorization to supply their own power to the existing 150 ft tower in the Hamlet of Willingdon. Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

E. YAKEMCHUK

That the County of Two Hills enter into an addendum of agreement for the lease between the County of Two Hills and Lemalu Holdings Ltd. O/A MCSnet for the Hamlet of Willingdon to supply their own power to the existing tower.

Bro-Tel Backyard Festival

Bylaw No.11-2022

Motion Carried

The CAO presented Council correspondence from Bro-Tel Backyard Festival, requesting booking Jackfish Lake for the 2023 Bro-Tel Backyard Festival, scheduled August 18 – 20, 2023.

Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

D. GULAYEC

That the County of Two Hills authorize Bro-Tel Backyard Festival be held at Jackfish Lake on August 18 – 20, 2023, providing all conditions are met.

Motion Carried

C. McRae, Director of Finance entered the Council Chambers

The CAO presented Council Bylaw No. 11-2022 Fire Services, being a Bylaw of the County of Two Hills No. 21 for the purposes of establishing Fire Protection Services and the Recovery of Fire Protection Service Costs being permitted and non permitted.

At the October 26, 2022 Regular Council Meeting, Bylaw No. 11-2022 Fire Services was given first reading. Council having reviewed and dis-

cussed Bylaw No. 11-2022; it was moved by:

M. PHILLIPS

That Bylaw No. 11-2022 be given second reading this 27th day of February, 2023.

D. SASKIW

Motion Carried

That Bylaw No. 11-2022 be given third and final reading this 27th day of February, 2023.

Motion Carried

Bylaw No.03-2023

The CAO presented Bylaw No. 032023 being a Bylaw of the County of Two Hills that repeals and replaces Bylaw No. 08-2021 Schedule of Fees

– Schedule ‘A’ to increase Jackfish Lake Gazebo rental to $150.00 per day. Also, it was resolved that the County of Two Hills sale of Tax Certificates and Assessment Sheets increase to $30.00, effective January 1, 2023. At the January 23, 2023 Regular Council Meeting, it was resolved that the County of Two Hills agreed to a $0.10 increase on ACE Water billing for the Hamlet of Derwent effective January 1, 2023.

Council having reviewed and discussed Bylaw No. 03-2023; it was moved by:

M. PHILLIPS

That Bylaw No. 03-2023 be given first reading this 27th day of February, 2023.

D. SASKIW

Motion Carried

That Bylaw No. 03-2023 be given second reading this 27th day of February, 2023.

S. DUTRISAC

Motion Carried

That authority to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw No. 032023 be given this 27th day of February, 2023.

Motion Unanimously Carried

E. YAKEMCHUK

That Bylaw No. 03-2023 be given third and final reading this 27th day of February, 2023.

Motion Carried

Two Hills & District Agricultural Society

The CAO received correspondence from the Two Hills & District Agricultural Society requesting financial assistance or donation to their upcoming Trade Show on April 22, 2023.

Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

Hours of Work Policy

Myrnam and District Ukrainian Dance Club

M. PHILLIPS

The County of Two Hills having discussed this item, it was accepted as information.

Motion Carried

The CAO placed Hours of Work Policy ADM-PER-9 on the table for review, discussion and consideration. Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

D. GULAYEC

That the County of Two Hills Hours of Work ADM-PER-9 be approved as amended this 27th day of February, 2023.

Motion Carried

The CAO presented Council correspondence received from the Myrnam and District Ukrainian Dance Club requesting a donation to their upcoming Annual Spring Concert Live Auction on April 29, 2023. Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

GO EAST of Edmonton Regional Tourism

Fire Chiefs Meeting

Land Tax Sale

Reserve Bid for Land Sale

D. SASKIW

That the County of Two Hills provide a donation of ten (10) cubic yards of gravel as per Donations Policy ADM-DON-1 for the Myrnam and District Ukrainian Dance Club Annual Spring Concert Live Auction on April 29, 2023.

Motion Carried

The CAO presented Council correspondence received from GO EAST of Edmonton Regional Tourism requesting a letter of support for a Travel Alberta Rural Promotion Fund grant, to continue development and promote tourism in the region.

Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

M. PHILLIPS

That the County of Two Hills provide GO EAST of Edmonton Regional Tourism a Letter of Support for the Travel Alberta Rural Promotion Fund grant to continue development and promote tourism in the region.

Motion Carried

The CAO placed Fire Chiefs Meeting on the table to set a date and time for Council to meet with the County Fire Chiefs or designates. Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

E. YAKEMCHUK

That the County of Two Hills schedule March 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the County of Two Hills Committee Room to meet with Elected Officials, County Fire Chiefs or designates and staff.

Motion Carried

The CAO informed Council that each municipality must offer for sale, at a Public Auction, any parcel of land shown on its Tax Arrears List if the arrears are not paid.

Council having discussed this item,

The CAO informed Council there were no Offers received for the County of Two Hills Public Auction held on February 24, 2023.

The CAO informed Council must set for each parcel of land to be offered for sale a reserve bid that is as close as reasonably possible to the market value of the parcel and any conditions that apply to the sale.

Council having discussed this item;

it was moved by: Committees of Council

S. DUTRISAC

That the market value (by the County’s Contract Assessors) be the reserve bid for the lands offered for sale and accepted for Lot 16, Block 4, Plan 380EO and Lot 17, Block 4, Plan 380EO in Willingdon.

Motion Carried

The CAO placed SDAB training on the table for discussion and consideration. Council having discussed this item; it was consensus that a one (1) day training be provided at the County of Two Hills Committee Room on March 9, 2023, having administration contact the Board.

Correspondence and Information Items

• Town of Fox Creek Letter to Minister of Health re: Ambulance Service.

• Elected Official Asset Management Training Course.

• AHS Update re: Temporary Emergency Department closure in Tofield and Daysland extended.

• CPAA 2023 Conference re: Sponsorship Support and Conference Participation.

• County Fire Department’s Quarterly Meeting Minutes.

• Town of Tofield Letter of Support – Relocation of Camrose Casino.

• Card of Thanks from Town of Two Hills Minor Hockey Association.

• RMA District 5 – Minutes January 27, 2023.

• RMA District 5 – Minutes September 23, 2022.

• RMA:

• Contact Newsletters – January 20, 2023 – February 17, 2023.

• Member Bulletins:

• 2023-01-20 | Register Now for Virtual EOEP Finance Course.

• 2023-01-24 | Free Asset Management for Elected Officials in Lethbridge.

• 2023-01-26 | RMA 2023 Spring Convention Registration is Now Open.

• 2023-01-31 | CRTC Seeking Testers for Internet Speeds.

• 2023-01-31 | EOEP Course Teaches Essentials of Financial Planning and Monitoring.

• 2023-01-31 | Register for Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta’s Upcoming Workshop.

• 2023-02-01 | RMA Assigns Statuses to Several Spring 2022 and Fall 2022 Resolutions.

• 2023-02-10 | RMA releases Report Calling for Changes to Growth Management Board Voting Structure.

• Next Meeting Date

(for the full minutes visit www.thcounty.ab.ca)

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Two Hills Adult Learning Council

Box 1065, Two Hills, AB, T0B 4K0

(780)208-3754

Employment Opportunity

Two Hills Adult Learning Council Program Coordinator

www.TwoHillsAlc.com

Two Hills Adult Learning Council is looking for a Part-Time Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will work with the Executive Director to plan, organize, promote, and implement Two Hills ALC’s learning opportunities, programs, and events. In addition, the Coordinator will work with learners to help reduce barriers to participating in programs.

Qualifications:

 Minimum Grade 12 education or 3 years experience working with client demographics.

 Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills.

 Good oral and written communication skills.

 Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft 365 as asset.

 Ability to speak, write and translate Low German an asset.

 Valid Class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operators License as travel will be required.

 A Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search will be required. A detailed job description is available upon request. Position requires 17.5 hours per week, with the possibility of some evening and weekend work.

Submit resume by email or dropping them off at the office by April 14th, 2023 to:

Dave Albrecht

Exec. Dir., Two Hills Adult Learning Council

Phone: 780-208-3754

Office Address: 4712-50th Street, Two Hills, AB

Email: admin@twohillsalc.com

Only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Agriculture

Ranchers, Feeding Cattle and Meeting Emission Targets

by Sebastien Dutrisac, CCA, CAF

Sustainability has always been on industry’s mind while adopting cattle best management practices. In the Western Provinces, the livestock industry has been researching and implementing feeding management plans to achieve a better understanding of feed and performance for years. Cattle performance is linked to animal well being and feed efficiency, and it just so happens that it correlates to emission reduction.

We understand what causes the natural emission of methane and nitrogen from animals after years of research. Just like all wild and domestic living creatures, production of gas from animal feed digestion depends on diet. An increase in poor quality feed will end up producing more by product such as methane and nitrous oxide. The amount of emission that comes from fermentation will depend on the feeds digestibility. It is speculated that an increase in 10% digestibility in feed leads to a reduction of up to 20% in methane emission. Therefore, when animals are fed more digestible rations, including ingredients such as grains and pellets (supplementary feeds), methane production per dry matter intake (DMI) is reduced, whereas increasing DMI of less digestible feed like forages had little effect on methane production per DMI. Increasing the

County of Two Hills No. 21

Certified Journeyman Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician

The County of Two Hills is currently seeking a Certified Journeyman Red Seal Heavy Equipment

Technician or third of fourth year apprentice may be considered. Build your career with the County of Two Hills, a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits coverage, pension plan and ongoing training.

If you are a skilled mechanic looking for exciting local opportunities that offer a predictable shift and ability to work in an amazing environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements (to mention a few)

• Vehicle Inspection Technician Licence

• Complete CVIP Inspections on highway tractor/trailer and firetrucks

• Order Parts, complete work orders and records.

Reporting Directly to the Public Works Supervisor and/or Assistant. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected for this position.

Submit your application with two references. Only the successful applicant will be notified.

Mechanic Selection Committee

County of Two Hills No. 21

Box 490 Two Hills AB T0B 4K0

Email: talex@thcounty.ab.ca

Applications will be accepted until April 11, 2023. All applicants are thanked for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All resumes and personal information provided therein, will be handled in accordance with the Province of Alberta Freedom of Information & Privacy Legislation.

supplementary feeds proportion in the diet generally increases a proportion of microflora in the rumen affecting fermentation and decreasing methane emission. Therefore, manipulating the diet through feeding highly digestible components is not only an effective way of reducing methane emission, it also improves animal performance (weight gained and milk production). Feeding ruminants (animal with four stomachs like cattle) is more complex as too much supplemental feeds makes the rumen extremely acidic which is harmful to the animal’s wellbeing and their performance. Therefore the balance between roughage (hay/ fibre) and supplementary feed needs to be monitored very closely.

Understanding the impact of how feed composition and quality affects the animal well being as well as performance has also improved. Feeding is not one size fits all situation as growing conditions, soil type, harvesting, storage, and feeding method will vary the feed components that affects the nutritional content of the diet on a weekly basis. Pasturing management program is still popular today due to it being time, labour, land and equipment efficient. But like any plan there is costs and benefits. It reduces the (machinery) carbon emission from harvesting the feed and lower manure management cost as well as increasing the soil organic carbon. As a cost, it reduces animal performance due to a greater variance of feed quality which is directly related to increase methane emissions and increase

nitrous oxide emissions. A more controlled feeding program, would be the comparatively opposite to the previous. Increased consistency of feed quality, animal performance and lower methane emission comes with an upsurge in capital cost, manual labour and carbon emission. Either way you look at it, both systems are part of the nutrient cycle as an increase/decrease in emissions are also proportionately linked to the surrounding vegetation increase/decrease.

Ranching is not only a business; it is also a way of life. Successful ranching can only be achieved when you love the business you are in and the animals you care for. Success involves a good feeding program based on clear information that guides how it will be amended from month to month and year to years. The international community needs to recognize that Prairie Ranchers evolved over the last century from being a self-sustaining livelihood to being a knowledge-based family enterprise that is familiar with scientific concepts and complex tools. The end goal has been and always be protecting the animal’s well being which is intrinsically linked to the well being of their multimillion-dollar business. Want to know more? Reach out to an applied research and forage association. https://areca.ca/, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership https://cap.alberta.ca/ CAP/Programs/ , or Alberta Beef https://albertabeef.ca/cattle/

NATURAL GAS UTILITY WORKER

2023 SUMMER JOB

Have you considered a career as a Natural Gas Utility Operator?

This position runs for 6 to 8 weeks. Requirements:

• This position is open to individuals from 16 to 30 years of age.

• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driver abstract is required.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their detailed resume inclusive of references to the undersigned on or prior to May 1, 2023.

Selection Committee

Box 490, Two Hills, AB, T0B 4K0

Phone: 780-657-3358

Email: talex@thcounty.ab.ca

All applicants are thanked for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All resume and personal information provided herein, will be handled in accordance with the Province of Alberta Freedom of Information & Privaacy Legislation

The County of Two Hills’ ALUS program launched in June 2020. The program focuses on flood and drought mitigation as well as the restoration of wetlands and riparian areas currently being farmed for commodity production such as grain or cattle. ALUS staff work closely with producers to develop and support projects that suit local needs and priorities. The ALUS Two Hills program aims to help address important environmental issues with riparian health and the loss of wetlands and native grasslands in order to drive better outcomes for farmers and ranchers. The ALUS Two Hills Program Coordinator will work with farmers and ranchers to help establish these projects, while participants receive annual, per-acre payments for the management and maintenance of these projects on their land. Through their ALUS projects, ALUS Two Hills participants will help to produce cleaner water, cleaner air and more biodiversity, including pollinator habitat, for the benefit of everyone in the community.

ALUS Two Hills Coordinator, Roxy Zahara, joined the program in November 2022. She is dedicated to bringing awareness to natural infrastructure solutions and to help support farmers and ranchers with their ALUS projects. Roxy isn’t new to the farming industry, she was born and raised on a farm, and continues to farm with her husband and two daughters. She has also spent time in the classroom setting, educating students on renewable and environmental solutions.

Currently, ALUS Two Hills is collaborating with New Myrnam School, a landowner and Two Hills County, on a project that will become our ALUS Two Hills demonstration site. On the junction of highway 881 and 45, is a reclaimed gravel pit. This site will become an education tool for community members and visitors to learn about nature based solutions to environmental issues, such as drought and flood mitigation. Last summer, New Myrnam School, along with ALUS Two Hills, Two Hills County staff, and county volunteers, planted over 300 trees in support of flood and drought mitigation on this site. New Myrnam School students designed, and carefully chose trees and shrubs that would fit this climate and soil type. The students are currently working on highlight signs that will educate the public on how trees can make such a huge impact on our environment. These interpretive signs will help visitors understand this site and the impact these ALUS projects have. A few of the future plans for this site include, installing a solar watering system, designing a drip system to water the trees, and a pollinator shelterbelt around the dugout. The ALUS Two Hills demonstration site will be open this summer, so stop by for a visit.

you are a landowner, farmer or rancher and are interested in learning more or starting your own ALUS project reach out to ALUS Two Hills Coordinator, Roxy Zahara at 780 805 7149 or email her at rzahara@thcounty.ab.ca.

To help keep Alberta Dutch elm disease (DED) free, the Society to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease (STOPDED) encourages everyone to pay attention to the provincial elm pruning ban between April 1 and September 30.

To help eliminate beetle habitat,

Agriculture

Elm pruning ban starts April 1

it is important to properly prune all dead wood out of elms and dispose of all pruned elm wood and elm firewood by burning, burying or chipping by March 31. Stored elm wood can harbour the elm bark beetles that can carry DED.

“Elm bark beetles are responsible

for spreading the deadly DED fungus. They feed on healthy elms and breed in dead and dying elm trees,” says Janet Feddes-Calpas, STOPDED executive director.

“If elm trees are pruned during the pruning ban period, beetles that are active at this time can be attracted

to the scent of the fresh wound and possibly infect an otherwise healthy elm with DED.

(for the full article visit https://www. alberta.ca/agri-news.aspx)

Planning for east-central irrigation expansion

Alberta’s government and its partners are investing in an irrigation expansion project that will position Alberta’s agriculture sector to lead economic growth.

Irrigation infrastructure plays a transformative role in Alberta’s rural economy, creating new opportunities for producers by providing increased water storage, stability through periods of drought and long-term economic growth.

Alberta’s government, the Municipal District of Acadia, the Special Areas Board and the Canada Infrastructure Bank are investing about $7 million to continue the planning of a large-scale irrigation project to be located in eastcentral Alberta.

“Historically, irrigation has been a game-changer when it comes to increasing sustainable primary crop production. The east-central project has the potential to help grow the agri-food sector and support a diversified value-added processing industry. Thanks to our partnerships with Canada Infrastructure Bank, the MD of Acadia and the Special Areas Board, we are another step closer to

modernizing and expanding Alberta’s irrigation infrastructure.” Nate Horner, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation

Planning for the irrigation project will include preliminary engineering design, environmental and regulatory considerations and potential financing options. It is expected to take up to 24 months to complete and will inform the next steps in the irrigation project.

“Special Areas has everything it

needs to become a highly productive agricultural area – everything except a reliable supply of water. This project could reinvent what agriculture looks like in east-central Alberta, bringing new opportunities to producers passionate about agriculture. Special Areas appreciates the strong partnership built by this project, and wants to thank Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, the MD of Acadia and the Canada Infrastructure Bank for their ongoing support in devel-

oping large-scale irrigation in this region.” Jordon Christianson, chair, Special Areas Board

“The MD of Acadia is excited to be partnering with the Special Areas Board, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, and the Canada Infrastructure Bank on irrigation development in our region. A large-scale irrigation project would increase water security and bring major economic benefits to agricultural producers while also enhancing recreational opportunities in the area.”

Peter Rafa, reeve, Municipal District of Acadia

“Modern irrigation infrastructure is critical to farmers working in Alberta’s agricultural sector and it supports the province’s economy. As part of the CIB’s Growth Plan initiative to accelerate investment in new infrastructure, we are pleased to further collaborate with Alberta’s government, the MD of Acadia and the Special Areas Board on the planning of an irrigation project in eastcentral Alberta.” Ehren Cory, CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank (Source alberta.ca)

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY

Two Hills Regional Waste Management Commission

Position for Summer Worker is available at the Two Hills Regional Landfill 14 Km’s east of Two Hills. Duties: Cutting grass at the Landfill and Transfer Sites, weed eating, picking litter, working in the Gate house, and other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid class 5 driver’s license.

• Must be 16 years of age.

• Ability to run tractor with mower

5 days a week – Monday – Friday. Some Saturdays.

Salary: $19.50/Hr

Closing Date: April 17, 2022.

Start Date: April 25, 2023

End Date: September 1, 2023

Submit a resume either to the County of Two Hills Office 4818-50 Ave. Two Hills or the Two Hills Regional Landfill 550066- Rg. Rd 114 (Twp Rd 550 and Rg. Rd. 114 North)

Mail To:

Two Hills Landfill Box 490 4818-50 Ave Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0

Any questions can be directed to : Troy Moore, Two Hills Landfill: (780) 657-3524.

(Left to right): Jason Wallsmith (CAO, MD of Acadia), Nate Horner (Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation), Jodie Parmar (Senior Director, Canadian Infrastructure Bank), Jordon Christianson (Chair, Special Areas Board)

by Brennan Joseph

To most people, Easter is a group of three days when Christians commemorate Jesus Christ's Resurrection from death after being crucified on the cross. However, others celebrate Easter because it goes back to the name of a pre-Christian goddess in England, Eostre, goddess of the spring season. There isn't much to back it up and it was a pagan festival.

The significance of the Easter weekend is actually more important and rather more sacred than Christmas itself, as the scriptures tell us to celebrate in the Resurrection of The Christ.

Easter can be divided into three parts: the arrest , the crucifixion and the resurrection,The Resurrection is the most pivotal part. It's a revelation of God's Immaculate Power and Love, a one time in history, of a Person who is God and came to earth in flesh and was restricted by His own laws. We celebrate Easter because of the essence of what happened between Father God and Jesus Christ.

Easter's story starts at the arrest of Jesus. It was the lead action that had started this cycle that would change the course of history forever. Jesus being God, in the image of God and is part of the Triune God. Jesus, being made flesh and dying, allowed

The Joy of Easter Sunday

us to be a part in the heritance that Father God has had in place for us since the creation of the universe.

Jesus was a Man that lived for thirtythree years and had a ministry that started the Christian religion. Within the space of just 3 years, Jesus' Name is most well-known name for over 2000 years.

Jesus, in other words, is the reason for Easter being what it is. His death was not just so that our sins could be forgiven or so that we could be in heaven with him. In fact, Jesus' Death was such a symbol of sacrifice in the spiritual realm, that His Death alone had built the bridge between death and God because God is Life. Jesus' Death allowed him, being the sacrifice with no blemish, to be sanctified in human sin so that he could go the land of Sheol . Sheol is a place where the souls of the dead went to after the body died. Jesus went to Sheol and walked down the corridors of Hades to retrieve the cursed keys of death, so that the bridge that was built could be used for us humans who have fallen short of the glory of God.

As a matter of fact , Jesus' death had such an impact, that for over 2000

years later people are still engrossed with His Presence. Jesus' Crucifixion had opened the portal for the dead to be alive in God. It literally shifted heaven and what it once was. In fact the death of Jesus had impacted the entire spiritual world. In the life of Jesus alone, he had fulfilled over 300 Prophecies in just His earthly ministry. In the Old Testament there about 55 prophecies about Jesus coming and the significance of his death.

Jesus had and is still playing a major role in the lives of millions of believers. However that isn't even the tip of the iceberg, because Jesus' role as a human was to train us to be what heaven needs and therefore he uses us as vessels for His Kingdom.

Jesus had mentioned that the Kingdom of God lives within you because your soul is what lives on. Your soul is dependent on what happened on the cross for it to live on afterwards in peace and harmony.

The name Easter only came into play in the late 7th to early 8th century. And it is derived from the Pagan festival called Eostre. The original name for Easter was Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.

In conclusion, Easter weekend

wouldn't have been what it is, if it was not for Jesus, the Christ, and His Crucifixion, that Jesus was and is real; he was so real that he was not just a mere prophet or good teacher, neither was he just a carpenter from the Middle East who had power of a god to heal and do miracles, nor was he a man with fear. He is a part of The Triunal Godhead, Who became flesh, so that in return, he could take sin on as His Own and defeat death and the grave which was our wage for sin.

The existence of Jesus Christ is right before our eyes. Even our calender is built around it BC and AD based on the birth of Jesus. Before that, a historian Gary Habermas lists 39 ancient sources for Jesus and in return numerated 100 supporting facts about his life, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection. The historical evidence for Jesus' execution is so strong that Gerd Ludemann from Germany said " Jesus death as a consequence of crucifixion is indisputable'. Gerd was an atheist , who later became a christian. An Agnostic Historian Bart Ehrman said " Jesus existed whether we like it or not". In other words, denying Jesus doesn't make him go away, it for one proves that no amount of evidence will convince you to believe he didn't exist~ God's not dead

Investing in Alberta’s hemp industry

In partnership with the federal government, Alberta has awarded two grants totalling $900,000 to help grow the province’s hemp industry. INCA, a globally recognized hemp manufacturing company, will receive a grant of up to $400,000. INCA will use the funding to build a new $72-million hemp processing facility in Vegreville.

Blue Sky Hemp Ventures, a global leader in hemp whole plant utilization, will receive a grant of $500,000 to advance a proposed $75-million hemp food processing facility in Alberta.

“Alberta’s growing hemp industry is helping to build a strong agriculture sector that creates jobs and brings tremendous opportunities to

communities across the province. By producing, processing and creating value-added products within the province, the hemp industry can remain sustainable and agile, while seizing new opportunities in domestic and export markets.” MarieClaude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

As part of the venture, INCA will

transform hemp fibre into natural fibre composites in Alberta for further manufacturing.

The facility will create demand for 54,000 tonnes of hemp biomass per year, adding $270 million in additional farm income over 25 years.

(for the full article visit https://www. alberta.ca/agri-news.aspx)

Supporting agricultural labour demands

Record-setting economic growth

in Alberta’s agriculture and agrifood sector has ignited demand for workers across the province.

To support producers and processors, Alberta, in partnership with the federal government, is providing $2.5 million to Ag for Life to help companies recruit, hire and retain workers in the agriculture and agrifood industry.

Since 2011, Ag for Life has delivered

agriculture education to over half a million Albertans across the province. As a charitable organization, Ag for Life works with producers to develop high-quality programming to inspire a better understanding of the integral role agriculture plays in our economy.

“Canada needs more skilled workers to help strengthen our workforce. Through our investments in skills development and employment

services, we’re working with provinces and territories to ensure that, across Canada, more skilled workers can be hired and retained. Last year, almost 97,000 Albertans were supported under the federal labour market transfers with Alberta. This funding is critical to supporting Ag for Life, reaching more Albertans with labour market training supports and ensuring that employers have the skilled workers they need.”

Carla Qualtrough, federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion

The funding will provide eligible organizations with grants of up to $40,000 to increase public awareness of agricultural career opportunities through online advertising campaigns.

(for the full article visit https://www. alberta.ca/agri-news.aspx)

World Day of Prayer 2023

On Friday March 3 at 7p.m, 15 people representing four Two Hills churches, Ukrainian Orthodox, Ukrainian Catholic, United Church, and the Fellowship Chapel gathered at the Two Hills United Church to celebrate the Annual World Day of Prayer Service sponsored by the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada. This year the service was prepared by Taiwan with the theme being, “I Have Heard About Your Faith.” The World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement which brings Christians of many traditions together to observe a common day of prayer. Following the service, presented in video format, everyone gathered for a time of refreshments and fellowship. The World Day of Prayer has been supported by the churches here for many years, with each church taking a turn at hosting this event yearly, usually on the first Friday of March. We hope many more will help us celebrate this worthy cause next year.

(Photo and information submitted by Caylee Bailey)

Hillside Lodge resident, Martha Pawliuk turned 96 and had the pleasure of spending the day with her loving family and friends.

(Photo submitted by Marilyn Sander)

Aunt Niri’s Fun Corner From my corner

to become an immeasurable intensity of love, protectiveness, and unity. We would do nothing without him, his home was our home, and vice-versa.

Hello precious readers,

It was with a heavy heart and a roller-coaster of emotions, that I had to say goodbye to my baby brother, Jared, on March 12th . Jared was returning to Two Hills, Canada after eight years of spending time in South Africa.

Jared arrived here, in S.A. shortly after the death of my husband, Bradley, who played a pivotal role in the lives of all my siblings and other family members. My youngest, Aaron, was 6 years old at the time, and finally got to meet and spend time with his uncle. They soon realised that they were two peas in a pod. Bonds with my older sons, Keanan and Brennan, and thereafter,my nephews, Pierce and Cailean, my husband, Hans, my step-children, Kayleen and Cameron, and my married-into-the-family children, Onay and Kamleshan, were strengthened

Jared was always my 'baby'!. He kept me grounded, focused, and determined to make things happen. He was my very first motivation! As he grew older, and even now, he is my go-to guy, my sounding board, and my kryptonite. Family often tease me that rules change, and love rules, when Jared is around.

My sisters and I miss him.We understand logically, and selflessly that he is needed there, and he is more effective for Two Hills Regional Chronicle if he is there, but that does not take away the reality that he is NOT here!!!

So, precious communities of The County of Two Hills, please take care of my brother. The only reason I 'allowed' him ( said tongue-incheek like the typical older sister) to return to Two Hills, was in good faith, knowing that some of the most incredible people live in Two Hills. He loves you, and is determined to serve you in integrity, and diligence.

Until next month, Love always, Niri

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