Special Areas Parks looking forward to 2022 Camping Season
After two years of record-setting use at Special Areas parks, the SAB Parks team is looking forward to more normal levels of use in 2022. With public health restrictions around COVID-19 being dropped earlier this year by the provincial government, parks staff are expecting lower volumes of use.
“The last two seasons were the busiest we have ever had. Camping during COVID was one of the few things that seemed to be relatively untouched by public health regulations. Now that health regulations have ended, it seems like most people are looking forward to doing all the things they couldn’t over the past two years like travelling, family reunions, and sports camps. We are looking forward to a slightly less hectic season in our parks as a result,” said John Armstrong, Parks Supervisor
There are some changes at Prairie Oasis Park this season, including the return of reservable sites. Around half of the sites are being managed through an online reservation system, found at www. campspot.com. This service has been extremely popular, with over 2400 nights reserved in the first hour bookings opened on April 14. This translated to over $130,000 in camping fees! Another big change is a front registration booth at the
park. This booth will act as a base of operations for Parks Staff and will be staffed throughout the season from 10 am to 7 pm. Overnight campers will be required to stop at the booth for both first-come, first-serve and reserved campsites. For the 2022 season Blood Indian will have 38 serviced sites operating on a first-come, firstserve basis. These sites are in addition to the 250+ unserviced shoreline campsites found around the reservoir. A team from Alberta Environment and Parks will be returning to Blood Indian Reservoir this summer to continue fieldwork related to Prussian Carp. The netting and seining program will remove as many Prussian Carp as possible, while collecting data on the growth and survival of the fish species stocked by AEP into the waterbody. This will be the third year of the fieldwork project.
“We have been working with AEP staff for many years to try to understand what the Carp mean for Blood Indian. Having Craig’s team come back this summer will continue to develop a full picture of the negative impacts Carp are having. I really appreciate the time and work AEP is putting in at Blood Indian, as well as our positive working relationship,” Armstrong concluded.
2022 New Brigden ECS deserves a huge congratulations on their ECS graduation! Taking the stage at the hall were Micah Rumohr, Jared Jorgenson, River Westerlund & Cabri Tye! They will be excited to be off to bigger and better things in the fall – Grade 1! | PHOTO COURTESY NEW BRIGDEN SCHOOL FACEBOOK
Alsask Drop Inn Centre “Pig Roast Fundraiser”
BY JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
The members of the Alsask Drop Inn Centre in Alsask are hosting a Pig Roast Fundraiser on Sunday, June 26th. The event will take place at 206 Main Street at 5:30 p.m. A 160-pound pig roasting all night long in a huge barbecue!
Dave Chudyk, secretary of the Drop Inn Centre, said people will be able to smell the tantalizing aroma for miles, and he hopes it will help draw people in. The 6-foot x 3-foot barbecue was custom made by Alex MacRae from Smiley to accommodate a whole pig roasting on a rotisserie.
The pig was purchased from Kindersley Packers, and “Arnold from Kindersley Packers will do the carving,” Dave said. “We also spent eight hours making 80 pounds of sausage in various flavours ... maple, Italian, teriyaki, some with liquid smoke and some without.”
But that’s not all; they will roast a couple of pork loins in a smoker and prepare fries in a couple of turkey fryers. “They’ll be fresh per order,” Dave said. And of course, there will be salad and dessert, “But the big drawing card is the roasted pig.”
The bar will be open for business, and no one needs to be in a hurry to leave because Dave said everyone is welcome to stay until midnight or until they run out of pork.
“We’re actually kind of excited about the community coming together,” he said, and that’s obvious because they have been making preparations beforehand.
“We did a trial run last fall and roasted a 120-pound pig; you could smell it for two miles!”
Dave said. Now they’re hoping at least 150 people will come to enjoy the delicious feast, and they will even attach a tarp to the building to accommodate the overflow.
THURSDAY, JUNE 30:
Scavenger Hunt • Movie in the Park
FRIDAY, JULY 1: The Creeland Dancers • Dean Smith Band Fireworks • Time Machine
Wheat Kings Ball Game Ball Park Grand Opening
SATURDAY, JULY 2:
Pancake Breakfast • Parade Show & Shine
Centennial Marketplace
Eatonia Centennial Cabaret presents: The Steve McQueen Band featuring Mitch Larock & The 4:54 Band
Friday & Saturday Supper
Catered by Jackie’s Delicious Delights
SUNDAY, JULY 3:
Pancake Breakfast • Sunday Service Community Jam Session • Farewell BBQ
The club’s twenty members are excited to host an event! “The last two years have been absolutely devastating; no income came in at all,” Dave explained. They hope to expand their membership base and raise some much-needed funds. “We’re hoping to regain some dollars to keep us afloat for a while. We have such a beautiful building; we sure would hate to lose it.” The funds will be used
to pay for utilities, upkeep and insurance. “We put in a demand water heater which helps reduce that bill; it helped us out a bit.”
The Drop Inn Centre is a place where seniors can come together, associate with each other and play a few games, Dave explained. They enjoy playing shuffleboard, pool and card games. The facility is also rented out for local events such as birthday or Christmas parties, which
helps generate income. “We hope to expand on that,” he added.
“If the pig roast turns out well, hopefully, we’ll do it every year,” he said. “Next year, we would likely get local people to provide entertainment and expand on the event.”
In the meantime, it will be all hands on deck to help with their upcoming pig roast.
New Brigden News
For the week of June 15, 2022 Reported by Lucille Hertz • 403-664-0172
Gotta love that rain!
2022 is flying by & June is jam packed and will be over before we know it!
Where to begin to catch up ...
I’ll start with a retirement congratulations to two special ladies in our community who have dedicated their time in our schools, Joan Jorgenson & Tami Cox! Join us Thursday June 23 at 6pm at the New Brigden hall to honor these two wonderful ladies!
And speaking of congratulations, the 2022 New Brigden ECS deserves a huge congratulations on their ECS graduation! Taking the stage at the hall on Monday evening was Micah Rumohr, Jared Jorgenson, River Westerlund & Cabri Tye! They will be excited to be off to bigger and better things in the fall –Grade 1!
Ball has been a whirl wind in New Brigden the past couple of months! A HUGE thank you to Lindsay Jorgenson for getting the 3 teams organized. A ton of ‘behind the scenes’ work was done by Lindsay and resulted in T Ball, Coach Pitch & a U9 baseball teams! Ball season could not happen of course without the dedication of coaches, Brandon, Tyler & Doug from the Badlands Baseball team at SCHS in Oyen were instrumental in teaching the
U9 team some lifelong baseball skills, along with Wonano and Lindsay! Nicole B, Katie & Jordan put their ball skills to work with the T Ball players and Dustin, Jordan, Savanna, Nicole B, Brenden & Chris all took time to help with coach pitch! They say it takes a village to raise a child & that appears true too when it comes to baseball, takes a village to coach 30 kids! Stay tuned for more ball info in the coming weeks and more New Brigden news!
Grazing Land for Sale by Tender Special Areas #3
Land
Acres
Full Section 25-32-6-W4M 639
NE 23-32-6-W4M 160
N 1/2 24-42-6-W4M 320
Further details available by contacting Reid A. Wilkie at 403.577.2539 or reid@smithhersey.com
1. The land is located 2 miles SE of hw 886 “S curve” 15 miles south of Consort on 886 and RR32-4.
2. The land is comprised of approximately 1,119 acres of Special Areas grazing lease, has 4 dugouts, set of pipe corrals on NE 25, is fenced as one continuous parcel, and has not been grazed recently.
3. Bids must be submitted to Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law by 4:00 p.m. no later than June 29th, 2022
4. Bids must be accompanied by a certified cheque, bank draft, or electronic transfer to Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law of $20,000.00 as a deposit. All unsuccessful bidders shall have their certified cheque, bank draft, or funds returned to them.
5. If a bid is accepted and the bidder does not proceed with the sale, the deposit of the bidder will be forfeited to the owner of the Parcels.
6. All bids must be unconditional. All bids received shall constitute an unconditional offer to purchase the land.
7. The balance of the bid price will be payable and the purchase and sale transaction will be completed on or before August 5th, 2022, subject to registration of the assignment with Special Areas. The Buyer and Seller shall equally divide the Special Area’s assignment fee.
8. Property taxes and lease payments will be adjusted as of the closing date. Each party will be responsible for their own legal fees.
9. The Parcels are sold on an “as is, where is” basis with no representations and warranties being provided by the owner. Bidders must rely on their own research and inspection of the Parcels to confirm acreage, condition, taxes, and other particulars.
10. The owner will not be obligated to accept the highest or any bid submitted for consideration.
Please forward all tenders and inquiries to: Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law
In Person Deliveries to Office at Roger E. Johnson Enterprises Building - Wednesday Each Week Box 95, Consort, AB T0C 1B0
Attn: Reid A. Wilkie - Lawyer reid@smithhersey.com 403.577.2539
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
As Parliament begins to wind down for the summer, I wanted to highlight some of the issues my colleagues and I have been working to address in the last several months.
First, a small victory as a result of pressure from industry leaders, stakeholders, and the Conservative Party of Canada, the Liberal Government finally decided to end some federal COVID mandates. On June 20, 2022, the vaccination requirement to board a plane or train in Canada will be suspended. This comes after millions of Canadians have been barred from travel, tens of thousands of Canadians being forced out of work, and chaos at airports and borders. The re-introduction of pre-COVID normalcy gives me some hope Canada’s airports can now resolve the many problems that currently exist.
In addition, federally regulated transport employers will no longer be required to have mandatory vaccination policies in place for employees. This means more workers for departments in desperate need of help. Immigration can work to address the massive backlog of more than 2 million cases, including helping Ukrainian refugees and aiding the Afghan interpreters who laid their lives on the line for the protection of Canada. Likewise, more CBSA officers can protect Canada’s borders and address the long lines in Canada’s airports and more passport processing workers to fix the months-long delays. We will also continue to pressure the Liberals to reinstate the more than 1600 soldiers dishonourably discharged as a result of the mandates.
Canada’s finances continue to be in a state of disarray, and Canadians are suffering because of it. Conservatives have proposed practical solutions to lower taxes at the pumps, reduce costs for Canadians, and promote growth in industries like Ag and Energy. Unfortunately, the Liberals refuse to take constructive solutions out of what seems to be spite.
As Interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen recently pointed out, Prime Minister Trudeau “thinks he is hurting Conservatives politically by saying no to our proposals, when in fact he is punishing Canadians with his petty political vengeance.”
There was a host of other legislative and committee work that kept MPs busy over the last number of months. I have proudly stood for the people of East
Central Alberta each and every day in Parliament. This has included calling for accountability at the Ethics Committee (of which I am a member) and working on important issues at other committees in which I regularly participate. It is unfortunate the Liberals’ legislative agenda works against the values of the people I represent. C-11 includes mechanisms that would allow the Government to censor aspects of the internet, Bill C-5 eliminates penalties for serious offences allowing hardened criminals to serve house arrest, C-21 targets law-abiding firearms owners, and C-19 (as well as other related bills) continue the destructive fiscal path the Government has led the country down. These bills are still being debated.
On a positive note, there’s been a number of opportunities to support legislation that helps make life better for Canadians. Private Members Bills are one of those items, and although they can be limited in scope and take time, some of which I have been proud to support and co-second. A few of these bills include Bill C-278, which would prevent the Government from imposing vaccine mandates; Bill C-230, which would legislate conscience protections; Bill C-224 which would raise awareness and expand support for those who develop cancer as a result of being a firefighter or first responder; Bill C-234, which would eliminate the carbon tax from farm used natural gas; and C-253 which would bring accountability to the Bank of Canada. Additionally, many motions put forward by Conservatives have helped bring accountability to Parliament, a couple of examples are the creation of committees to examine government failures in Afghanistan and our nation’s relationship with China.
Although Parliament has adjourned for the summer, I remain hard at work. I look forward to travelling across East Central Alberta during the summer months to connect with you.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column or need assistance with a Federal Government program, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780608-4600, 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.
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Breaking records and throwing stones
Areyou ready for this week’s joke? Here it is ... My neighbour has proudly informed me that he has made the world record books for having the most concussions ever recorded ... 147. I was happy for him; after all he is a close neighbour, only living a stones throw away.
Just recently, the Conservative party president, Robert Batherson reported their party had “set a record for the largest number of paid members of any political party in Canadian history.” Regardless of anyone’s party affiliation or lack thereof, setting a record is usually celebrated. But instead we see the media throwing stones of criticism.
In the past the media got quite excited about increased party memberships. In December, 2014, a Canadian Press headline boasted “The Liberal party says membership numbers have skyrocketed under Trudeau”. The article went on to say, in April of 2013 the party membership stood at only 60,000, however more than twice that number signed up since Justin Trudeau became leader 20 months previously. At that time the Liberal
party had close to 300,000 free memberships.
But now we see the media’s narrative is much less celebratory, even though the current amount is significantly higher than the 270,000 Conservative members who were eligible to vote in the 2020 campaign. Out of the 600,000 members, Poilievre reports 311,958 of those signed up via his website.
In response, Althia Raj from the Toronto Star noted, Poilievre may have signed up half of those members, but questioned how many of those members (Liberals, NDP and Green Party) signed up because they don’t want Poilievre to be the Conservative leader.
Andrew Coyne from the Globe and Mail said Poilievre is aiming his message at a very narrow electorate. “They’re very excited, but I don’t think that translates into support at election time. It’s a crazy way to choose a leader. The people who are deciding this race are going to be people with no history of involvement or interest in the party. Just people who are recruited, who may or may not stick around for five minutes after the leader is chosen,” he
wrote.
I believe we call people with no history of involvement ‘new members’ who joined because they plan to vote. Isn’t it cause for celebration when Canadians become engaged in the political process and decide to vote for the first time?
Columnist Harrison Faulkner discredited Poilievre’s campaign with the headline, “Are there only white people at Poilievre’s events?” And Gary Mason, from the Globe and Mail, said “His (Poilievre’s) supporters don’t see his hypocrisy”. He said Poilievre’s promises “range from disturbing to all-out bonkers”, and if he were to win he would take the party in a hard right direction. He then offered a comparison to Doug Ford’s campaign.
Mason said, “Mr. Ford, a political survivor, adapted
his policy agenda by ending his war with the Prime Minister, and shifting more toward the centre, and now he is arguably the most successful Conservative politician in the country.”
It’s interesting how Ford receives accolades when it serves as a useful tool. And doesn’t adapting one’s policy agenda to agree with the Prime Minister eliminate the concept of democracy and an “opposition” party whose job is to hold him accountable? Perhaps this is
why IDEA, a non-partisan research think tank based in Sweden, which ranks the performance of democracies throughout the world, noted Canada’s score for “effective parliament” fell from .73 to .59 under Justin Trudeau.
But who knows ... maybe the extensive criticism from the media, that is always just a stones throw away, is an indication that the Conservative party is pointed in the right direction.
A Little Bit Western : OFF LABEL
By Tara Mulhern Davidson
Somethings need warning labels.
Hopping onto a roller coaster, for exam- ple, warrants a cautionary tag, as does applying pesticides, or walking on unstable terrain too close to the edge of a cliff, smoking a cigarette (real or electronic), or driving your tractor near an overhead powerline. It could even be argued that perhaps some people should come with a warning label. We all know That Guy who can turn a quiet evening of drinks at the local tavern one minute into an international adventure that involves an airplane trip the next. Spending time with those folks can lead to lasting side effects, and unsuspecting people deserve to know.
Some things do not need warning labels. Ground beef and pork do not need warning labels.
The rationale behind Health Canada’s proposed front-of-package warning label for ground beef is simply not sound. It seems they want to help shoppers avoid consuming products high in saturated fat and are willing to slap a label on ground beef and pork. Meanwhile, other animal-derived products - and more alarmingly - other highly processed, high sugar/high sodium/high fat products such as chips, cookies, and pop, are not affixed with labels at all.
These labels concern me deeply as a consumer, as a mom trying to feed my family the most nutritious and economical meals I can, and also as a rancher who raises commodity beef and direct-to-freezer products. Does beef contain saturated fat? Like all an-
imal products, it sure does. However, did you know there are three types of fats including unsaturated, saturated, and fatty acids? Unsaturated fats, like poly- and monounsaturated fats, are considered “healthy fats” which provide your body energy and help metabolize fat-soluble vitamins including A, D, E, and K. More than half of the fat that beef contains is unsaturated. For people, including myself, who do want to reduce fat content during meal prep, I can simply drain my ground beef after browning it, like more than 90% of Canadians report doing. Or, I can grill my burgers, which reduces fat content by up to a third.
You know what else beef contains? Heme iron. What’s that? It is the most bioavailable form of iron you can find in a food. This means your body can get ready-to-absorb iron in a smaller serving of beef with fewer calories than other iron-rich foods like spinach or legumes. This is a reason why Health Canada themselves suggests beef as a first food for babies.
Another nutritional nicety of beef is that fact that it can synergistically boost nutrients absorbed from other foods. For example, adding beef to a meal with plant-based proteins (think chili with beans) bumps up the absorption of iron from both the beans and the beef, compared to legume-only chili.
Here’s another fun fact: beef and other meats are considered complete proteins. That means they contain all the essential amino acids we require in our diets, unlike plant-based proteins which don’t contain a full set of amino acids and require mixing and matching in order to meet nutritional needs.
I also could continue to say that beef is an important source of zinc, Vitamin B12, selenium, magnesium, riboflavin, pantothenate, phosphorus, potassium, and so many more nutrients too numerous to mention. And let’s not forget that gram-for-gram, ground beef is the most economical, nutrient dense source of protein currently available in Canada.
Canadian consumers deserve economical, safe, highly nutritious, easy-to-prepare protein foods that are not processed. Ground beef checks those boxes.*
*beef also supports sustainable/functional ecosystems and provides habitat in a way that non-animal protein foods do not but there is not time to address that in this article, okay, thank you
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Looking for more science-based information on nutritional qualities of beef? Check out: https://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/nutritional-qualities-of-beef-47 https://thinkbeef.ca/
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Independent Grain and Special Crops Market Analysis
“Buy Low; Sell High”
I was delivering grain to the Marengo UGG elevator. It was there that I met King Richard, Kevin and Murray.
King Richard was the manager who always wore a smile with a unique way of putting one on yours.
Kevin was the assistant with an English gentleman vibe about him.
Murray would be sitting in the office. Coffee cup in hand. Smile on his face. Offering up tidbits of wisdom.
That day was no exception.
“What do you know today? I asked
“Buy Low; Sell High” was the reply.
Well, that seems easy to do. I soon learned that a seemingly simple task is extraordinarily difficult.
The most effective method is to follow the trend by identifying and understanding the four stages of market structure.
You see, the market structure has four stages:
Stage 1: Accumulation
Stage 2: Markup
Stage 3: Distribution
Stage 4: Decline
You can find this market structure in all asset classes and timeframes.
Stocks like General Electric and Baytex; currencies like CAD and BTC; and commodities such as red lentils and wheat demonstrate this market structure.
This market structure is found on all timeframes from the 1-minute to monthly charts.
The optimum buying time is on the breakout from the Accumulation to Markup Phase.
The optimum time to sell is on the breakdown from the Distribution to Decline Phase.
Do you grow wheat or Canola?
Are you a lentil or canary seed grower?
Take a look at those charts.
Can you identify the phase of the market structure?
Trent Klarenbach, BSA AgEc, publishes the Klarenbach Grain Report and the Klarenbach Special Crops Report, which can be read at https://www.klarenbach.ca/
EOL’s Growing Project 2022 begins
BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group
This year’s growing season kicked off the Eatonia Oasis Living (EOL) Growing Project 2022, EOL’s primary fundraiser. Cora Knuttila, Administrator at EOL, said this year, Larock Farms seeded the 128 acres of land provided by the Town of Eatonia. Many producers and businesses in the area have helped with this project since it began in 2017.
During the 2021 harvest, Matt Hoffman arranged a combine demo by Rocky Mountain Equipment and invited several area farmers. Hoffman Land & Cattle partnered with the growing project, handling all the seeding, spraying and harvesting of the crop. Kindersley Co-op continues to supply 1500 litres of fuel, and various farmers provide trucking at no charge.
The cost of a billboard sign was covered by Matthew McKinnon and Randi Somerville. Additional contributors to the 2021 growing project were: BASF, FMC, Al and Ashton Nunweiler, Steven and Virginia Klarenbach, Punter Farms, Randy and Sheryl Seefried, W&K Stevens Farms, and Rob Assmus.
“G-Mac Ag Team and Nutrien Ag both reached out to the chemical/fertilizer companies that they deal with for donations,” Cora said. People can also purchase chemical for the project, make a payment on their Nutrien account, or donate directly to EOL, earmarking the donation for the growing project. In all instances, you will be issued a charitable receipt.
“Our account at Nutrien is sitting at $13,420.00 with upcoming costs of fertilizer, Liberty and Centurion. Every little bit counts, and we need your help as costs of inputs are
very high,” Cora explained.
During the 2022 project, generous donations continue rolling in. Canola seed was donated by BASF, Aim donated by FMC, Pardner donated by Bayer, and Glyphosate donated by Nutrien Ag Solutions - Eatonia.
“Since the inception of the EOL Growing Project in 2017, proceeds exceeded $100,000 ($146,389 before expenses),” Cora said. The funds help keep EOL’s equipment up-to-date so that they can provide the safest environment possible for their residents.
“Some of the projects we have been able to complete with the proceeds from this, and past years, include the replacement of the commercial washing machine, new chairs for the dining room, and the replacement of the fire pump controller used for the fire sprinkler system. We are currently looking at replacing the countertops and painting the kitchen,” Cora explained.
Everyone involved with the EOL growing project is thankful for the recent rainfall. However, this fundraiser is only possible because of the hard work and generosity of local businesses and people in the community.
EATONIA OASIS LIVING GROWING PROJECT 2022
Thank you to Larock Farms for heading the EOL Growing Project 2022.
The field has been seeded with canola, and we would sincerely like to thank the following for their donations of seed and chemical:
• Canola Seed – Donated by Darren Bacon with BASF • Aim – Donated by Maury Ziegler with FMC • Pardner – Donated by Jessica Pierce with Bayer • Glyphosate – Donated by Nutrien Ag Solutions Eatonia
Now, we need your help! As you are all aware, costs of inputs are very high. You can help us out in a couple of different ways.
• Make a donation to EOL, earmarked for the Growing Project 2022. You will be issued a charitable receipt.
• Make a payment on our account at Nutrien. Again, you will be issued a charitable receipt.
• Purchase chemical and fertilizer for the project, if it will serve you better to have a farming deduction that way Our account at Nutrien is sitting at $13,420.00 with upcoming costs of fertilizer, Liberty and Centurion. Every little bit counts! And it all adds up! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE REACH OUT TO: Randi
Acadia Valley News
By Yolanda Kuhn
yakuhn@hotmail.com
It’s a beautiful calm and sunny day as I sit down to write the news this week. We asked for rain and rain is what we got! Our gauge in town measured 1.8” over the two rain days. It’s amazing how green and lush everything is now. So many flowers are blooming, and it smells amazing outside.
The Warren Peers School grade 1-6 students were treated with a field trip to Medicine Hat last week. It was their first big fieldtrip since covid restrictions have been lifted. They travelled to Medicine Hat in a fancy coach bus, watched a private screening of the movie Bad Guys, and then went glow bowling. It’s so great to see these kids get to do “normal things”.
The M.D. hosted a Free BBQ at The Hall on Wednesday, they fed around 120 people. There was also a vendor’s market with around 15 vendors held at the same time. Thank you to The M.D. for the yummy burgers and thank you to Deb Rafa for organizing the market.
Condolences to the Cordel Family (originally from Oyen). A remembrance for their brother Cyril was held with a family gathering at Dwight and Fran Cordel’s home. Sheila, Trevor, Rosie, and families attended. As well as Dwight and Fran’s son Tracy and family from Midway, B.C, and their daughter Jamie Lynn and family from Camrose. They plan to have a family reunion June 18th, 2023.
The Cactus Gym Club with be holding a skills showcase on Saturday June 25th at The Arena. Feel free to pop in and see what these young gymnasts have learned. The younger kids showcase will be at 10:30a.m. and the older kids will be at 12:30p.m.
Make sure to watch Facebook and look for the poster and ads in The Oyen Echo with details about the upcoming July long weekend softball tournament!
Thanks for reading this week, I will leave you with this quote from Jim Rohn, “Happiness is not by chance, but by choice”
Oyen & District Seniors’ Assoc. News
By Sarah Smith
Hello, everyone! What a week for weather. It was nice to see some rain hit Oyen this past week. It was another busy week in the books. On Monday we started our week off with some exercises in the morning and moved into the afternoon with some bingo and music by the Jorgensons.
On Tuesday the art class coloured tie decorations for our Father’s Day celebration!
On Wednesday it was cold and rainy. We started the morning with a service by Katherine, then right before dinner we had a few rounds of poker. We finished off our afternoon with some shuffleboard. Later in the day a few of our artists headed down to our art room where we did a hot air balloon painting!
Friday was our big Father’s Day celebration. The fathers got to have an awesome steak dinner prepared for them by the kitchen staff and we had some fun playing games after!
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Oyen Crossroads Museum unveil newest addition
By Dylan Berg
Hello, we here at the Oyen Crossroads Museum are excited to unveil our newest addition to the Benton Hall exhibit! A ‘pop’corn sez model popcorn machine from the Oyen Theatre that was torn down in 1974. This machine was a self-serve, coin operated model that only costed ten cents. When it was operational you would be able to see the kernels popping through the glass dome at the top, then the spinning red light inside the dome would activate letting everybody know that their fresh hot popcorn was ready to be enjoyed.
Come down and see it for yourself, it’s located in the general store section within Benton Hall next to a matching pair of old theatre seats!
Also, this summer’s escape room is officially completed! It is $5 per person and to book a time call (403) 664-2330 during operating hours (Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm).
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On June 23rd, the Lodge will be having an Open House tour from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Come on down and check out the facility and all that we have to offer! There will be a hot dog lunch, some vendors and of course a full tour of the Lodge! We hope to see you there.
WPS Elementary students at the bowling alley in Medicine Hat on their field trip.
Popcorn machine
the Oyen Theatre.
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William Robert (Bob) Ireland 1944-2022
IRELAND - Bob passed away May 13th in the Medicine Hat hospital at the age of 77.
He was born in Oyen, Alberta November 3rd 1944 to Howard and Eloise (Willock) Ireland. He was raised on the family farm and took all his schooling in Oyen.
After graduating he left for Toronto taking courses at Devry. He worked out of Three Hills for about a year for AGT. Then he began seismic work in the oil patch in Alberta and British Columbia before moving to Singapore. With that as his base he worked in many countries including Burma and Thailand. He also worked off shore on the U.S. coast and in Houston. He retired and moved back to Oyen in 1999.
He is survived by his sister Edna (Dean) McKelvie, brothers Ken (Kate) Ireland and Roger (Jackie) Ireland. As well as three nieces Caroline MacDonald and Jessica and Melissa Ireland.
Predeceased by his parents, his sister Yvonne Wood and her husband Woody, niece Melanie Wood and nephew Jake Wood
There will be a graveside service at a later date.
Senior’s Life Lease Unit For Sale
Exciting opportunity to purchase a Life Lease unit. Life Lease is similar to condo living without the realtor fees and guaranteed buy back. This unit is recently renovated with an open concept floor plan. These spacious units, 720 sq. ft., are attached to the Oyen Lodge. The Acadia Foundation Board has approved that this unit may be subleased for one year to a prospective purchaser. This will allow prospective purchasers to experience a Life Lease before purchasing and the time to sell your own home. To book an appointment to view this unit please call 403-664-3661.
The end of physical life is difficult to manage in every family as it has been for us with the death of our father, Donald Siferd, on June 15, 2021, and more recently of our mother Ruth on May 15, 2022.
We are deeply grateful to many people in the Oyen district who so kindly supported and helped us say goodbye with respect and dignity in numerous ways during the past year.
It would certainly have been more painful without the care and compassion of the health-care staff at the Seniors’ Lodge, Big Country Hospital, the Continuing Care Facility, and Community Health Services; members of the Lions’ and Lionesses who provided lunch and support during our mother’s memorial service on June 5th, MacLean’s Funeral Home, and the notes and calls from neighbors and friends.
Our parents regarded themselves as very ordinary people. They likely would have said that the people of this district gave them much more, a pleasant loving home to raise their three children, than what they contributed to the local community. The many acknowledgements and tributes they received at their passing would have been somewhat surprising for them. To us, the farewells they received were examples of community support. For that we are most appreciative.
This spirit of collaborative care was succinctly captured in the eulogy given by their grandson John (Tim’s son) who lives in Toronto, now raising his own family. His loving grandparents, surrounded by friends and colleagues in a community like Oyen, is a model to emulate.
We are deeply thankful and we could not ask for ask any more than that!
The family of Don and Ruth Siferd
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Last weekend was certainly an exciting one for the Dryland Multi 4-H Club! Along with the East Sounding Creek 4-H Beef Club and the Hanna Rangeland 4-H Multi Club, they participated in the Market Steer Sale in Hanna. Congratulations to members Liam Paisley, Vance Laughlin, Kiptyn Conners, Clara Beasley, Jock Andrus, Jillayna MacMillan, Taylor Conners, Kale MacMillan, Jasper Beasley, Megan Conners, Rodney Laughlin, Mandy Conners, Corbin MacMillian, Kennedi MacMillan, Lane Andrus, Kelly Laughlin, and Keegan Conners.
There was exciting baseball action this past week as well. The U13 Drumheller Miners (with local players Dustin MacPherson and Kiptyn Connors) had an exhibition game against Stettler on June 9. They also went 1 for 3 on the weekend, beating Strathmore (133), but losing to Foothills (9-17) and Stettler (1-11).
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They are now 6-3 on the season, and their next game is June 25.
There was a meeting of the Youngstown Community Club on June 9 to discuss a few items related to the upcoming Youngstown School Reunion in August. The next meeting is scheduled for September 8.
The last town council meeting was on June 7. 818 Studio presented a few signage ideas which were received favourably. A summer student was also hired. The appeal deadline for tax and assessment notices is August 9. The next meeting is July 5.
On June 8, around 13 people attended a “learn to sign” night at Youngstown School. This was made possible through a grant from PLRD in order to help Quinn Blair as she prepares to start school.
Just a reminder that if you have children ages 2-6, check out the “Tot and Me” session at the library every Wednesday at 10:30. This program will continue over July and August. Please contact Alysha to register at 403-334-5944.
Thanks for reading. Have a good week everybody.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Information you need might be coming in sporadically, but at least what you’re getting is valuable. Continue to wait until more is available before acting on that career move.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You continue on an upbeat cycle, and with that strong Taurean energy you should see favorable results from your hard work. A pleasant surprise awaits you in your private life.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A misunderstanding needs more time to be worked out. Don’t give up on it just yet. Remain open to providing explanations, if called for. Another friend offers good advice.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Fast action can correct a seemingly minor problem that has taken on some unexpectedly difficult aspects. Stay with it until it’s resolved. News on a more positive note is due soon.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some snags could cause delays in those plans you’re eager to see put into operation. But be patient. The Clever Cat will soon have good reason to celebrate a job well done.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Be careful not to let that Virgin sensitivity dissuade you from being the hardheaded realist you should be at this time. Your goals are in sight. Stay focused on them.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A more positive aspect opens up, allowing you to make some important changes in a personal situation. Remember to seek balance and avoid extremes as you proceed.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good week to get out and enjoy the fine times you missed while you were so deep in those workaday projects. Be sure to share it with that special person.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Work and play are in balance this week. However, expect news that could tip things toward the workplace for quite a while. But all to a good end.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You’re more productive on the job than you have been in some time. That’s good. But be careful not to overlook some situations developing in your private life.
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3. MUSIC: Who wrote the song “Make You Feel My Love,” performed by Adele?
4. LANGUAGE: What is a zoonotic disease?
5. TELEVISION: Which TV sitcom was set at Greendale Community College?
6. ANATOMY: What blood type does a universal donor have?
7. GEOGRAPHY: Bantry Bay is an inlet in which European country?
8. FOOD & DRINK: What are sweetbreads?
9. LITERATURE: What kind of bird is titled in a John Keats’ poem?
10. SCIENCE: What does an auxanometer measure?
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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You’ve been doing a lot for others (as usual). But now it’s time to focus on your needs, including finally going on that long-delayed trip you’ve been hoping to make.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It’s all smoothly going on ‘twixt you and that very special person in your life. But a colleague causes some disruption on the job that you might be called on to help settle.
BORN THIS WEEK: You are sensitive to the needs of others. But you’re no pushover. You would make a fine teacher, psychologist or minister.
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Trivia Test Answerst
1. 1773, when colonists dumped a shipment of tea into the Boston Harbor to protest taxes.;
2. “Beauty and the Beast”; 3. Bob Dylan; 4. A disease that can pass from one species to another, especially animals to humans.; 5. “Community”; 6. O negative; 7. Ireland;
8. Organ meat from the pancreas and thymus gland; 9. “Ode to a Nightingale”;
10. Plants’ rate of growth
from the east central Alberta area are
ACADIA VALLEY
Friday, July 1
• Acadia Valley Canada Day Weekend Ball Tournament at Marshall Field. $200 entry fee. 3 girls minimum, 15 players max. Beer Gardens & Dance (Friday and Saturday) Fireworks on Friday, Relay Race, Home Run Derby, Slip and Slide, Kids money dig (sand pit), $3000 travel voucher draw. Cash prize for top teams. Free camping. Slo pitch bat raffle. To register call or text Jordana: 403-664-9470 or Ethan: 403-664-5083.
ALSASK
Sunday, June 26
• Alsask Drop-In Centre Pig Roast Fundraiser. 5:30 pm. Roast pork, pork sausage, pork loins, fries, coleslaw and dessert featured! For more information, call Dave at 306-463-0169.
Saturday, September 3
• Beer Olympics 3.0. Theme: Anything But A Human. For mor infomation contact Emily 306-4308084 or Katina 306-430-1102 by text.
BUFFALO
August 6 & 7
• Buffalo Ag Society KCRA Rodeo
CEREAL
Monday, June 27
• Monday Nite Bingo hosted by the Cereal Board of Trade(BofT). Doors open at 6:30 pm. Bingo starts at 7:30 pm at the CJ Peacock Centre. Concession open each Bingo nite. Bingo runs every Monday throughout the summer (except holidays).
Tuesday, June 21, 28
• Cereal Cottages Coffee Time
Friday, July 1
Cereal Prairie Pioneer Museum on Cereal Sports Grounds opens for the summer season!
Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Call 403-326-3769 for more information or for private tours (outside of regular business hours).
Saturday, July 9
• 2022 CAA Donkeys & Dinosaurs Roughstock Jackpot (formerly Bulls & Broncs) Bucking starts at 6:00 pm. Beer gardens and concession open at 4:30 pm and dance to follow. $5 for 5-12 and $15 for 13 & over.
Friday, July 29 - Sunday, July 31
am - 2:00 pm at the Oyen & District Memorial Arena. To book a vendor’s table, bake table or to provide a lunch please text Delaine at 403-664-0320.
Wednesday, June 22
• Big Country Community Adult Learning Council Walking Wednesdays Drop-in Group 10:00 am (meet at the Adult Learning Office). 1 hour walk with tea, coffee and water available afterwards. All ages welcome.
tion AGM 7:00 pm at the ball facility meeting room.
Thursday, June 23
• Acadia Foundation Oyen Seniors Lodge “Open House” 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Come for a visit and a tour of the Oyen Seniors Lodge. Hot Dog Sale $5.00 at 12:00 pm. Entertainment!
Wednesday, July 6
• Prairieland Sports Days in Cereal - registration now open $250 per team. Email prairielandathletic@gmail.com or call 403-6648204 for more information. Sat urday night dance with DJ Philly
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Saturday, August 6
• CAA First Annual Mud Bog. Mud flies at 12:00 pm. Beer gardens. 12 years + $10 each; Children un der 12 FREE. Dance to follow.
Sunday, August 28
• 8th Annual Cereal Kids Rodeo. Pre-registration required for contestants. Rodeo action be gins at 10:00 am.
Thursday, September 1
• CAA Chase the Ace Raffle be gins again 7:00-9:00 pm. More than $12,000 could be up for grabs. License # and other de tails pending.
* Cereal Board of Trade (BofT) Campground - power & water are on and ready for campers! $25 serviced site; $10 non-serviced site.
OYEN
Ongoing
• BCAS Oyen & District Farmer’s Market runs each Friday until September 2, 2022 (*Exception will be Thursday, June 30th in stead of Friday, July 1st). 11:00
• Oyen FCSS & Communities in Action is hosting Annual Activity & Resource Fair 4:00 - 6:30 pm at the Oyen & District Memorial Arena. Watch for more details.
• Oyen & District Senior Citizens’ Association 50/50 Raffle Draw has been extended to July 6th. Please call or text Bill Burns @ (403) 664-0590 if you wish to purchase a ticket. Tickets are $20.00 each with a guaranteed prize of $10,000.00. E Transfers accepted. Thank you in advance
