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VOLUME 52, ISSUE 7

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Cereal & District Athletic Assoc. receives $50,000 New look for MSP Grant

The Oyen Echo JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

The Chinook Applied Research Association (CARA) located at Oyen.

ECHO FILE PHOTO

WGRF approves $266,942 for Chinook Applied Research Association mised by mechanical limitations As part of its $32 million Caduring seeding, harvest or site pacity Initiative, Western Grains maintenance,” Dianne Westerlund, Research Foundation (WGRF) is CARA Manager. pleased to announce a $266,942 “Funding for capital purchases infrastructure investment for field equipment at the Chinook Applied ty to conduct quality applied re- such as this equipment for CARA Research Association (CARA) lo- search and demonstration projects. can be difficult for producer-directCARA’s applied research includes ed research associations to access,” cated at Oyen, AB. “CARA’s program of applied over 3500 plots of variety trials says Garth Patterson, WGRF Exresearch, demonstration and exten- (both annual and perennial crops), ecutive Director. “That’s been the sion provides an important link in agronomics and rotation studies goal of our capacity initiative, identhe transfer of knowledge and tech- plus evaluation of crop and soil tifying the gap, either in human resources or infrastructure resources, nology between research and the amendments.

“With this funding from WGRF and then funding a solution.” producer,” says, Dr. Keith Degenare able to purchase assets (plot hardt, WGRF Board Chair.

“WGRFHat,wewas Aaron, who is from Medicine killing some time at Cereal’s newIn total, twenty-four Phase 2 Cacombine, tractor, ¾ ton truck, GPS pacity Initiative applications were is very excited to be making this outdoor skating rink last week while waiting for his girlfriend to get off work. unit, cargo trailer, and a mower approved by WGRF. Additional investment in their He graciously letprogram me take to hisinphoto, even after I told him it would be going tractor) that will ensure the qual- Capacity funding announcements crease research capacity.” in the newspaper! | PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST A full line of small plot equip- ity of applied research conducted will be made in the coming months. ment will give CARA the capaci- at CARA conducts is not compro-

He shoots.

He scores!

There will be some construction taking place in Cereal,KATE Alberta in the upcoming months, thanks to a WINQUIST Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP) Grant. Cereal & kate@yoursouthwest.com District Athletic Association was recently awarded a For the pastGrant 52 years, The Municipal Affairs. The $50,000 MSP through Oyen Echo has been under amount of $50,000 of funding was made available to the direction ofwith Diana Walk-populations. municipalities smaller er. IInam honoured and hum-administrative and reportan effort to minimize bled to step into Diana’s ing requirements, municipalities were required to apshoes. ply for the grant by October 1, 2020 with one or two I wasprojects born and raised in specific in mind.

Kindersley, Sask.

In 2020, I of the Cereal & District Clint Olsen, vice-president moved back to my roots after a 33-year to start Athletic Association, explained that byabsence the time they Your West Central Voice, a weekly community paper found out about the grant, they only had ten days to published serves a broader area, inapply, and in theKindersley. applicationIthad to include all the financluding Eatonia, Leader and Kerrobert. cials for Eston, the project.

I’ve spent my entire working in communi“We had installed some outdoorcareer bathrooms in 2019, cations and newspaper.

I have worked for such pubso it was easy to get an application for that project,” he lications as the Farmer-Stockmen AdVisor, Medicine concluded.

HatThe Shopper, Shaunavon Standard and Maple Creek primary objective of the funding is to sustain News.

I had my own publishing company previously and create local jobs, enhance provincial competitivein Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, where I ran the Gull ness and productivity, position communities to Lake parAdvance for eight years from 2009-2017. ticipate in future economic growth, and reduce muThe red-tape community of Oyenjob deserves weeklysector comnicipal to promote creatinga private munity paper.

I’ve always believed in my abilities, investment. andAs I’m take on challenge in these uncera ready result,toCereal & this District Athletic Association tain times.

Joining me in this adventure is my husband has been approved to build four additional large, Robert.

We outdoor have been married for 20 years and have permanent bathrooms in Cereal.

The council three teenage children. will hold a meeting later this month to decide where The Echo will now be published to to place the bathrooms, but Clint saidand twodelivered bathrooms Canada Post on Mondays.

Subscribers in Cereal and would be located at the rodeo grounds, one at the Youngstown also to to receive their on campground,can with theexpect council finalize thepaper location Monday, as we will be delivering the papers ourselves of the remaining bathroom. to “The Canada communities, rather planPost is toin usethose as many local businesses as than poswaiting for it to travel to Calgary and back. sible,” Clint said. This will include backhoe work, setnewspaper theholding originaltanks, socialpouring media. We need tingAin the septic is and concrete newspapers to help keep our history alive. pads and welding. Once everything is finalized, Clint encourage peoplegetting to sendsome their quotes interesting, saidI would the council will “start and thought-provoking or unique story or feature get things nailed down.. The whole point of thearticle grant ideas to to meget at economic kate@yoursouthwest.com. is to try cash in the area.”

IThe look forward to the serving you for manybefore yearsthe to goal is to have project completed come (maybe not quite as many as Diana)! end of the year as the project funding must be spent on the accepted projects prior to December 31, 2021.

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Just a gal from Glidden ...

Thanks for all the letters and messages this week!

I look forward to another adventure in the warmer temperatures this week to share with you all :)

The Mail Bag

My name is Steve Merriman. I am in Brainerd, Minnesota. I read your article on Loverna that was recently posted on Facebook. I, along with several friends, have been hunting in the Loverna area since 1976, myself since 1980. We have watched Loverna and so many other small towns slowly disappear. We own a house in Loverna. I spend approx five months there every year, with the exception of 2020, of course. I look forward to being able to visit again soon. I have had the opportunity in talking to many of the old-timers, learning how many have Minnesota roots. Anyway, thank you for the story on Loverna. It is my home away from home, and I miss it.

- Steve Merriman Thank you for your article and pictures of Loverna and Hoosier. My parents came to Loverna when the railroad did, (it was C.N. not C.P.) and my oldest sister was the first baby born in the new town, receiving a baby carriage as a gift for that distinction. Dad was pump man for the C.N. keeping those big seam engines filled with water to produce the steam. I took my schooling there until grades 11 and 12 in Kindersley, staying at the Dorm, way before your time. Graduated there in 1952. Married in 1955 and lived in Alsask until after my husband’s death. Moved to New Westminster to be close to my oldest son in 2013.

Any articles you can discover about that part of the world will be of great interest to me, as were your stories this week. Keep it up. We “oldtimers” enjoy all the news you can find. Thanks again.

- Marjorie Griggs (Harley) Thanks, Kate and staff.

I want to thank Mr. Herman Schwenk for his sensible, thought-provoking views on climate change, the UN and various kabals. I always looked forward to his column and was sad to hear of his retirement.

May you enjoy your days now, Mr. Schwenk!

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you face this new battle.

Warmest wishes, - Mary Ruth Olson I love sharing cute jokes: This dumb blonde gave birth to twin daughters. Her friend asked her what she was going to name them. The dumb blonde said, “Kate and Duplicate with a K.” I couldn’t resist this because of your name.

Haha. Diana could tell you I was known for the bad person that told jokes. Anyway, we had fun in those good old days in Oyen. Wishing you the best in the upcoming year.

Regards, Lauretta Thygesen

OPINION THE OYEN ECHO

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021

CHECK IT OUT with Joan Janzen

How one person can make a difference JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

H

ow one person can A tenyear-old asked, “What’s the difference between a banana and bananas?” His answer: “One is just a banana, the other is crazy.”

Lately there’s lots of stuff going on that’s bananas. Everyone has heard the reports of Canadians returning to Canada who were forced to quarantine at an undisclosed location because their negative tests were insufficient, or because they had been given the wrong test.

These people were charged $2,000 for a few nights accommodation and their family members weren’t allowed to know where they were taken. These Radison Hotels are owned by a joint venture led by a Chinese state-owned hospitality company.

The federal government is looking into developing a national childcare program, which isn’t necessarily ‘bananas’. However Jasmine Moulton from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation stated $20 million was spent on just the consultation about this program.

“It’s going to be incredibly expensive and it won’t solve the real child care problems,” she said. “Not every parent should be forced to use a government childcare program, which the government can’t afford.

Quebec introduced this program last year and it cost $2.7 billion. Every taxpayer should be worried be-

cause the next generation will foot the cost for these child care costs.”

Jasmine said, the federal government is spending $1.8 billion every day, and they don’t even know what they’re spending it on. Katherine McKenna lost track of tens of billions of dollars spent on infrastructure, and $100 billion is slated to be spent when the economy begins to recover. “CERB payments, in many cases, were over compensating for lost income,” Jasmine said.

“Debt today means taxes tomorrow.

Much of the debt will be subject to interest hikes in a couple of years.

This is historic spending. For people who care about programs, and care about the next generation, they really should be holding this reckless government to account.”

How will all this debt be paid?

Dan McTeague, Former Liberal MP explained the recklessness of the new carbon tax and blocked pipe-

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

By Robert Blagen

Youngstown, AB • 403-779-3859

lines. “When you lose that kind of capital because your number one export is oil and gas, how are you going to pay down the $400 billion tab you just rang up in the last 12 months? Let’s have some common sense.”

All of these circumstances could qualify as being ‘bananas’, and have ordinary taxpayers asking how one Canadian (banana) can make a difference? One Canadian lady was asking herself the same question, and decided to attend an Electoral District Association (EDA) meeting of the party to which she was a member. She let her name stand on a council and got voted in the policies part of the EDA. Each council member expressed their opinions and a policy was brought forward at a local level. A resolution was put forward and the vote was taken. The results were 8 for and 7 against.

“So that’s the power of one person showing up and you never know if you’re going to be that person,” the woman said. “I was brand new to the board and brand new to the committee. It’s really important that each one of us shows up at the level where these decisions are being made. These policies are passed at the grassroots level, before they go forward at the national level.”

That may be another difference between a banana and bananas.

You can contact me at joanjanzen@ yahoo.com

Fossil Fuel: Thank God for our good old fossil fuel! Without it, we would all have been in dire straits the last three or four weeks. I wonder

how many windmills and solar panels it would have taken to keep our homes warm.

If Trudeau is going to shut the oil and gas and coal industry down, I think we should be able to see his plan and timeline for doing this. The greenies and the climate changers say we have to do this within five years or the old planet is doomed.

I think Trudeau’s plan will be somewhere between a fairytale and a nightmare, or maybe he figures the “Carbon Tax” will do it all for him.

Trudeau and his greenie friends should have driven out west last week in their electric cars to see how they performed at 40 or 50 degrees below zero.

I’m kind of wondering how much my power bill will be after he gets done with this colossal project, and does anybody really think he can pull this one off? I think the Worlds going to need our oil gas and coal for a few more millenniums!

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021

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Acadia Valley

Ducks launches new farmer-focused website Site aligns with industry vision for sustainable agriculture

Stonewall, Man. – Farmers looking for practical solutions to make their operations more sustainable have a new resource to turn to with Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) – ag.ducks.ca – a new website that builds on DUC’s long-time relationship with the agricultural industry.

The new website is easy to navigate and provides users with information about DUC’s conservation programs that offer financial incentives. It also features several success stories that demonstrate how farmers and ranchers on the Prairies promote environmental and economic sustainability through conservation.

“This new website is one way we can highlight some of the practices being used that have resulted from ongoing co-operative efforts between farmers, DUC and the agricultural industry,” says DUC’s agriculture lead, Paul Thoroughgood. “It gives us a place to recognize and acknowledge the great work that farmers and ranchers are doing to support conservation and sustainable agriculture every day.”

To recognize the power of partnerships, the website features several agriculture industry leaders which DUC is engaged with on its Partners page. When it comes to national, sustainability discussions, DUC is often the only conservation group asked to speak to issues relating to conservation and Canadian agriculture. From crops to cows, DUC is proud to be involved in several important industry initiatives.

In support of the Canadian beef industry, the new ag website is also home to Beef Belongs – a page dedicated to explaining how beef production benefits the environment.

“As a proud member of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, we work with all partners in the beef value chain to dispel the myths around beef production,” says Kristine Tapley, DUC’s regional agrologist – beef industry. “Our new site clearly conveys that Canada needs beef farmers and ranchers. Grazing cattle offers tremendous benefits to our environment and the health of our land and our soil.”

As more research demonstrates the connectivity between agriculture and the environment, DUC is pleased to play a role in helping the agriculture industry find economically and environmentally sound solutions that are based on science.

“As consumers become more interested in how their food is produced, conservation groups like DUC can play an important role by adding credibility to the environmental values agriculture brings to the table,” says Thoroughgood. “DUC delivers more programs at the farmgate than any other conservation group in Canada. We can help the industry reach environmental sustainability goals through program delivery and with the scientific expertise to back it up.”

Explore the new website at ag.ducks.ca or contact your local DUC office to learn about eligible programs near you.

Youngstown Communiqué Reported by Robert Blagen 403-854-0664 I would like to send out my condolences to the family and friends of Wendy Dafoe of the Coronation area who has recently died.

It seems that we are getting a reprieve from our frigid weather this week as our temperatures seem to be on the rise. A welcome change from the

last couple of weeks or more of the average temperature being minus 30 plus. Then you add the wind chill on top of it, and it’s sure makes you appreciate the warmer days being forecasted.

During this cold snap, a few residents reported having water lines freezing up. The Hotel here

in town also had pipes freeze and unfortunately it has been reported that the pipes had also burst causing a water leak.

I am happy to report that Jim Mably who is employed by the Village made a small outdoor skating area between the Skating Rink and the Rec Centre. Although a smaller area, it is a perfect Rink for the younger children to enjoy.

I may be a bit late with my wishes, but hope you were able to spend your Valentine’s Day with your loved ones and your Family Day holiday with your family doing something enjoyable.

February 17, 2021

Reported by Yolanda Kuhn

yakuhn@hotmail.com call or text 403-664-0582 By the time you’re reading this we should be out of the deepfreeze!

Schools were open on Friday the 12th, the students were able to attend class for one day before the family week break.

There are a few shacks out on the dam and I hear that the fish are still biting. I’ve even heard that someone caught a 2-3 pounder.

Sending get well wishes to Dan Moslamani. The A.V. Diner was closed last week and will remain closed until Dan’s health is better.

Ava Kuhn celebrated her 10th birthday at the outdoor rink with some friends on family day.

The A.V. Rec. Club is still selling 50/50’s, the next draw will be made March 1st . You can get your tickets at The Store, Skappak’s Farm Supply or from a Rec. Club Member.

The Ice to Dice Fundraiser will take place online from March 1-6th. Make sure to watch The Ice to Dice Fundraiser Facebook page for updates.

Happy Anniversary to Mary and Ray Donald who celebrated their 25th on February 14th.

I just wanted to send a shout out to Halo Air Ambulance who was called out to Acadia Valley on

Wednesday. Their service was incredibly fast and efficient. Our community highly depends on this service. Please continue to support them. You can donate directly at www. haloairambulance.com Thanks for reading this week. I will end with a quote from Jennifer Lopez, “You get what you give”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Special Areas Board has drafted a Municipal Development Plan and is requesting feedback from the public. The draft document is available for viewing online at www.specialareas.ab.ca and at Special Areas District Offices during normal business hours.

This document is the broad, long-range planning tool used by the Special Areas Board to guide future land use and development, growth patterns, transportation systems and municipal services. It is a statutory plan that requires public consultation. There are no changes to the Special Area 2, 3 & 4 Land Use Order.

A VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021 BEGINNING AT 1:00 PM. To register to attend this virtual public hearing, contact Morgan Fullerton (Property Administration) at morgan.fullerton@specialareas.ab.ca or call (403) 854-5614 by 4:30 pm on Friday, February 19, 2021. Registration is required to attend.

Written email submissions will be accepted to public.input@specialareas.ab.ca until February 19, 2021. Written comments will be presented publicly to the Board at the above hearing date.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Expanding Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout More than 1.79 million Albertans will receive the COVID-19 vaccine this spring under Phase 2 of Alberta’s vaccine distribution strategy.

Phase 2 vaccinations will be offered in a staged approach and once completed, will have vaccinated anyone aged 50 to 74 years, anyone with high-risk underlying health conditions, First Nations and Métis people aged 35 and older, residents and staff in congregate living settings, and eligible caregivers.

Phase 2 is targeted to begin in April, depending on the supply of vaccine.

“Alberta’s vaccine roll-out has always prioritized people who are most at risk from COVID-19 and Phase 2 is no different. We have listened to advice from public health experts and our Vaccine Task Force to identify those at-risk Albertans.

By the time Phase 2 is complete, 1.79 million more Albertans will have received COVID-19 vaccination, and we will be able to move onto vaccinating the general public. OurOYEN province is ready to get ECHO vaccines into the arms of Albertans as quickly as possible. However, this relies on Alberta getting the right supply of vaccines from Ottawa, on time. We need the federal government to end the delays so we can get the job done.” said Premier Jason Kenney.

“Alberta’s vaccine delivery program is among the best and will continue to ramp-up as we get

more supply. The more vaccine that arrives in Alberta, the faster we can get to Phase 2 and begin immunizing many, many more Albertans.

The pandemic is not over, but we are steadily building our defences against it.” relayed Tyler Shandro, Minister of Health.

Eligibility in Phase 2 will move from Group A toward Group D: Group A includes: • Albertans aged 65 to 74, no matter where they live.

• First Nations and Métis people aged 50 to 64, on and off reserve or Metis Settlements.

• Staff of licensed supportive living facilities not included in Phase 1.

Group B includes: • Albertans aged 18 to 64 with high-risk underlying health conditions. Additional information on specific conditions will be provided prior to Phase 2 rollout.

Group C includes: • Residents and staff of eligible congregate living settings. This includes correctional facilities, homeless shelters, and group homes, including disability, mental health and other types of licensed supportive living.

• Health-care workers providing direct and acute patient care who have a high potential for spread to high-risk individuals.

• Caregivers of Albertans who are most at risk of severe outcomes.

Group D includes: • Albertans aged 50 to 64, no matter where they live.

• First Nations and Métis people aged 35 to 49 on and off reserve or Metis Settlements.

Detailed information on how eligible Albertans will receive the vaccine will be released prior to each step in Phase 2. The timeline for starting each phase is dependent on vaccine supply and availability. Alberta relies on the federal government to distribute vaccine to the province.

Work to identify sequencing for all other groups is underway.

All vaccinated individuals are expected to continue to follow health guidelines and restrictions.

Alberta’s government is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by protecting lives and livelihoods with precise measures to bend the curve, sustain small businesses and protect Alberta’s health-care system.

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Special Areas and Oyen Development Corporation is soliciting expressions of interest for the sale of the Oyen Rail Yard Site, with the purchaser assuming WEST direct YOUR operations and development. Interested parties VOICE areCENTRAL asked to submit a response by 4:00 pm on March 12, 2021.

For details of this opportunity, please view the expression of interest at www.specialareas.ab.ca/ business/rfps-tenders/.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021

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Confusion in Canada’s Pandemic Response M

any of you have contacted my office about the recently announced international travel measures.

People are worried about the new testing and quarantine requirements, as well as what that means for them and their rights. I wanted to address these concerns, but also share information that may impact constituents.

As of February 22nd, air travelers will be required to reserve, prior to arrival in Canada, a 3-night stay in a government-authorized hotel. Upon arrival, travelers will be tested for COVID-19 and if they receive a negative result within the three nights, they can continue the rest of their 14day quarantine at home or approved quarantine location. Also, all travelers, whether arriving by land or air will be required to submit their travel and contact information, including a suitable quarantine plan.

There are possible exceptions and exemptions, however there is limited clarity on what those are. We are told

Report from Battle River - Crowfoot MP

Damien Kurek

4945 - 50 St. Camrose, AB T4V 1P9 Text 403-575-5625 or toll free 1-800-665-4358 Email: damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca or social media @dckurek

exceptions will include essential workers, medical treatments, and humanitarian reasons. In most cases, travelers will be evaluated on a case by case basis, and we recommend you take steps to determine whether you will qualify before any essential travel.

These measures are in addition to the previous ones related to travel requiring a negative PCR test in order to board a flight from another country.

To emphasize however, the Government of Canada is recommending against any non-essential travel outside of Canada. The most up to date and detailed information can be found at travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions. If this affects you or a fami-

ly member, consider the possible costs and implications of travel in light of these measures.

The response to these measures has been predictable, as there is growing frustration with the status of Canada’s response to COVID-19. Unfortunately, the Liberals’ have failed to have cohesive and succinct response to COVID-19. Measures implemented have affected every aspect of our daily lives and were initially meant to ensure Government had the time needed to develop an action plan for the coronavirus pandemic. Now, a year after the first cases were found in Canada, there is nearly as much uncertainty today as there was a year ago.

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I have heard your frustration and concerns. Canada’s Conservatives are working to ensure there is a plan to get Canadians back to work, that your rights are respected, that there is accountability in how Government conducts itself, and looking out for the health and interests of Canadians.

Finally, I would ask for your feedback, please reach out so I can share it with the Government and most effectively represent you.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, text 403-575-5625, or e-mail damien. kurek@parl.gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with Damien by following him on social media @dckurek. If you are in need of assistance regarding a Federal Government program, or need assistance and don’t know where to turn, feel free to reach out to MP Kurek’s office.

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BOOK Notes

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ADULT FICTION: The Russian by James Patterson Winter in Paradise by Elin Hildebrand (Paperback)

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Hanna – The Special Areas Board requires a temporary full-time employee, to cover a leave,and in Brome the Agriculture Service The successful applicant shall Also maternity Selling Timothy Grass Blends to yourDepartment. specifications. implement, promote and direct agriculture programs and services in Special Area No. 2.

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Qualifications • Degree or diploma in agriculture or related field • Demonstrate good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to work within a team environment • Highly organized team leader comfortable working in remote areas • Experience with modern farming/ranching techniques or practical agriculture background • Excellent organizational, record keeping skills, computer knowledge and public relations are essential • Agricultural and Industrial Pesticide Applicators License (or ability to obtain prior to commencing) • Valid Alberta Driver’s license • Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Requests for additional information may be directed to Special Area No. 2 Agricultural Fieldman, Jesse Williams, 403-854-5624.

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Consort RCMP arrest three involved in copper wire theft Consort RCMP have arrested three people in connection with multiple copper wire thefts from different oilfield sites in eastern Alberta. Coronation RCMP, Consort RCMP and Killam RCMP have been investigating these thefts at numerous sites throughout all three jurisdictions since August 2020.

On Feb. 10, 2021, Coronation RCMP stopped a vehicle in relation to the investigation. Police located and seized approximately 900 pounds of copper wire and a rifle.

On Feb. 11, 2021, a search warrant was executed by Consort RCMP, Coronation RCMP and Medicine Hat ALERTon a residence located on the east side of Coronation, Alta.

Police located and seized wire casings, break-in instruments and tools used to cut and strip copper wire.

Dylan Spencer Goddu (24) of Coronation, Alta., Meggan Rae Cole (28) of Killam, Alta. and Randall James Lawrence (37) of Fleet, Alta. have been

charged with; • Possession of firearm in a vehicle • Possession of stolen property under $5000 In addition, Goddu has been charged with; • Possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking under $5000 • Trafficking property obtained by crime under $5000 • Possession of break-in instruments Goddu, Cole and Lawrence have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Coronation Provincial Park on Mar.12, 2021.

If you have information relating to this or any other crime, please contact the Consort RCMP detachment at 403577-3000. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com, or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Explore the Mediterranean Diet for healthy living Bring a taste of the world into your diet this winter. The Mediterranean Diet is a style of eating that includes foods often eaten in the countries around the Mediterranean Sea. Some of these countries are Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt and Morocco.

This style of eating includes lots of vegetables, fruits, beans, peas, lentils, fish, nuts and olive oil – all foods that we can get in Alberta.

Here are a few tips on how to incorporate the Mediterranean Diet into your lifestyle: • Eat five or more servings of vegetables each day, and three or more servings of fruit each day.

• Of that, ensure two servings are raw or salad.

• Choose brightly coloured vegetables. Some examples are beets, carrots, eggplant, kale, okra, spinach, squash and tomatoes.

• Choose brightly coloured fruits. Some examples are oranges, strawberries, melons and peaches.

• Prepare vegetables with small amounts of olive oil, and no salt or sugar.

• Fresh, frozen or canned vegetables and fruit are good choices. Frozen and canned are often as nutrition as fresh.

• Eat five-six servings of whole grains each day.

Limit these foods: • Use herbs, spices, • High-fat milk prodgarlic and onion as flaucts such as cream or vourings instead of salt.

• Enjoy fish or sea- butter.

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• Higher fat fresh dines, herring, mackerel meats such as marbled and trout.

• Choose fresh, frozen steak, roast, ribs, pork or no added salt canned belly, duck or chicken wings. fish or seafood.

• Foods with added • Choose lean poultry, meat and eggs sugar (consume less than • Choose poultry two times per week), such as chicken and tur- such as pop, iced tea, key more often than red fruit drinks sweetened meat (Beef, pork, lamb or with sugar, baked goods, goat). puddings and custard.

• Eggs and egg whites • High-fat snack foods have protein and can be such as French fries, poused in place of red meat tato chips, buttered popcorn and cheese puffs. at meals.

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Alberta RCMP reports reduced crime rates in 2020 EDMONTON – With property crime a leading concern for many Albertans, the Alberta RCMP continues to focus on its Crime Reduction Strategy – an intelligence-led approach to policing that enables RCMP to identify repeat offenders and crime trends, as well as conduct targeted enforcement and prevention initiatives. Over the past year, the organization’s strategy had notable success, recording improved crime rates across the province.

Included in the RCMP’s Crime Reduction Strategy are initiatives like Data 2 Action – a program that focuses resources on the province’s most vulnerable communities, targeting prevalent crime types in those areas. Launching two years ago, the program has since grown and is now overseen at a district level, allowing Data 2 Action to be implemented in more communities throughout Alberta.

As well, the Alberta RCMP operates Crime Reduction Units in all four districts of the province; these teams consist of experienced police officers, criminal analysts, and civilian staff specialized in targeting repeat offenders who impact communities most.

After the realization that certain rural properties were repeatedly being targeted for crime, Project Lock Up was also launched under the Crime Reduction Strategy, in 2019. This collaborative, intelligence-led program allows RCMP and citizens to work together to respond to repeat victims of property crime. From March 2019 to April 2020, the number of top-targeted properties – properties that previously experienced the highest rates of repeat crime – dropped by 55.4%, meaning Project Lock Up efforts, including targeted patrols, have contributed to substantially decrease the number of repeat victimizations.

In 2020, the Alberta RCMP saw improved crimes trends throughout the communities it serves. From January through December 2020, there was a 17% decrease in Break & Enters in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions compared to 2019, and a 19% decrease in Theft of Motor Vehicles.

Theft Under $5,000 also declined, dropping by 22%, with 7,852 fewer cases reported than the previous year. Overall, there were 14,230 fewer Property Crime offences and 21,285 fewer Total Criminal Code offences in 2020.

“The Alberta RCMP recognizes that crime rates inevitably fluctuate, rising and declining over time. While the nature of crime cannot be controlled, the RCMP can account for the plans it has in place to manage it. As Alberta’s provincial police force, we are confident that our Crime Reduction Strategy is making an impact and yielding positive results.”

- Superintendent Peter Tewfik, Officer in Charge, Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Strategy Albertans can stay informed about crime rates in their area by accessing the Alberta RCMP Crime Map atCrimeStoppers.ab.ca, or by visiting the RCMP’s Data and Innovation webpage, which highlights key statistics and information on policing initiatives throughout the province.

Overall, the Alberta RCMP is dedicated to reducing crime and will continue to collaborate with communities, partner agencies, and government at all levels to do so.

By working together, we can be a stronger, safer Alberta.

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