The Oyen Echo - June 28, 2022 by yourwestcentral

Team Shotgun wins Prairieland Slo-Pitch tournament for Lincoln’s family

The Prairieland 2nd Annual Slo-Pitch Tournament held June 3-5 was nothing short of a memorable feel good story! We had a tougher time finding teams that weekend due to all the postponed Covid events everywhere, but still had 5 teams. Thanks to Team Shotgun, Caucasians, Alcoballics, Brew Crew and Host Boomtown Bombers for entering!

Team Shotgun, based out of Alsask, just before the tournament experienced a tragic accident that resulted in a passing of a 2 year old named Lincoln. They decided to play in tournament and hoped to win it all for him. They pulled it off with a perfect 4-0 record and went home with $750 as the top team in the tournament! All 4 of the remaining teams payouts were donated back to Team Shotgun as well! Congratulations to Team Alcoballics for getting drawn for the Team Grand Prize Draw of $1500. They then decided to quickly donate $500 back to PAA and another $500 to Team Shotgun! Congratulations to Katina Musat from Team Shotgun on winning

the 50/50 worth $432.50! Congratulations to Emily Longmire from Team Shotgun on winning the Home Run Derby worth $150, the first woman to do so in our history! Just a magical special weekend for Team Shotgun which couldn’t been more perfect! Everyone that was able to make the picture Sunday came in for a big group family photo with the “L” for Lincoln on the right hand! The love and support was above and beyond!

-Thanks to Jay Cheevers on coming out from Calgary to ump!

-Thanks to Oyen Soccer Club on operating the booth!

-Thanks to Oyen Lions Club on running the beer gardens!

-Thanks to Dirt Road Photography for the awesome photos!

-Thanks to Funtimez Entertainment on bringing the kids zone bouncy castles!

Dance! The lights and lazers cut through the clouds onto the dance floor with another stunning display set up from DJ Philly P! We’d like to thank all the security, bartenders, ticket sale workers who volunteered their time to make this event possible! Another thank you to Dirt Road Photography for taking these stunning live shots! A special thanks to all the local and surrounding businesses who donated and contributed to the bucket draw prizes! Here’s a list of our spotlight sponsors that deserve recognition:

SPONSORS • Schindel Agencies • Oyen Welding & Machining • Vortrax • Oyen Vet • G2T Grain Cleaning

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• Lijdsmans Insurance • Home Hardware • Oyen Pharmacy • Debmart • CARA • Napa • KD’s Liquor & Spirits • Oyen Flower Store • Halfway Pizza

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Buffalo News

Reported by Lorraine Monkman 403-379-2222

The past few days since the rain have been so comforting and lovely. The countryside is green which is a change from most months of June. Of course, humans are never happy with the weather and we all know that many of the dugouts are still dry and the amounts of rain varied considerably. But at least for the present, we can enjoy the green grass and cool temperatures. I’m sure they won’t last for very long!

Congratulations to Joan Standish (Anderson) of Medicine Hat on the occasion of her 80th birthday which was celebrated at a tea on June 18, 2022. Birthday greetings from all your friends in the Buffalo area.

I am sad to report the passing of Alma Wendt of Medicine Hat on June 16, 2022. She was sister to Betty Rinker of Calgary, Wayne Wendt of Medicine Hat, Linda Becker of Bow Island and Helen of B.C.

And also, I regret to write of the passing of Gerry Campion of Hanna on June 11, 2022 in Red Deer. He was married to Linda (Holoida) sister of Marie Kulyk, and Mike and Joanne Holoida. Gerry was 70 years of age. He is survived by his wife Linda and children Jennifer and Cody and grandchildren. Funeral service will be in Hanna on June 25.

School children are looking forward to the end of school for another year. As trying as it has been, I hope it has been successful for all of you.

And with the end of June also comes the end to branding season.

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The Kukura and Kulyk families celebrate the week-long visit home of Landon Kukura of Australia. It is almost three years since Landon left for Australia and due to COVID restrictions he has not had the opportunity to return. His mom Shelley and sister Kari-Lynn Tucker met him at the airport on Friday, June 17. They held a reunion on Saturday that was also a surprise belated birthday party for Grandma Marie Kulyk, Other family members included Teresa Kukura, Trevor and Cassandra and their new baby Kai, and Tiana and Bin Pilana and their little boy Renz all of the Edmomton/Spruce Grove area.

The surprise was on Michael and Marie Kulyk who did not know Landon was coming home. Landon was wrapped in a large box (Marie’s gift) and the surprise was not missed when she opened it! She said “All I could see was hair!”

Landon is on a three week vacation before he returns to Australia.

The Decay of Governments

If you look back at all the great nations and their types of government one sees that eventually they decay and collapse from within. You may say that they were defeated by another nation but this is not entirely true The defeating nation merely gave the final push to the decadent one. Let’s look at capitalism for example. Like many other types of government they all start out well. Capitalism is based on the concept of free enterprise in that an individual is encouraged to start up their own business and, if they are dedicated and work hard, they can become wealthy and enjoy a higher standard of living. Now what’s wrong with that? I think most people would agree that hard work should be rewarded. Where a problem eventually develops is when these wealthy people use their money to influence government decisions which benefit them. This could be in the form of tax breaks for the wealthy to the promotion of certain businesses which are not good for society as a whole. Examples of this is When billionaire owner of Amazon paid zero federal taxes in 2021. It was also disclosed that Donald Trump‘s 1996 tax returns showed a loss of almost one billion dollars. It was estimated that this enabled him to avoid paying federal income tax for 18 years. Little wonder he does not want to disclose his current tax records as

US presidents are required to do. Also why is it so difficult to get the US government to do some thing about gun control ? The answer is fairly obvious. The NRA (National Rifle Association) is extremely wealthy, taking in billions each year from the sale of guns. It is also shown that they make large contributions to the campaigns of political candidates running for office. It is now understandable why these successful politicians are not in favour of changes to the gun laws even in the face of mass shootings which have occurred in churches and schools where children as young as five years old have been slaughtered.

It is fair to say that the working class are not only tired but frustrated over this gross unfairness in their society. Consequently many of them are looking for a new type of leadership. This can be both good and bad as a potential leader who feeds them lies and misinformation can gain quite a large following and cause serious divisions among the population. There is no doubt the United States is the worlds most powerful nation but it seems to me there are obvious cracks in it’s great foundation. Perhaps the “Freedoms”which are imbedded in its constitution will prove to be its greatest weakness.

Don Bamber Oyen, AB

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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

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We’ve all heard the old adage, “history repeats itself”, to which someone added their own comment ... “and every time it does, the price goes up.” Canadians are now gaining first hand experience in rising prices.

While gas prices continue to rise, the government continues to increase carbon taxes. Canadians are not only paying for their own inflated cost of living, but are also footing the bill for government extravagance. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation revealed the governor general’s $80,000 in-flight catering service for herself and 29 passengers on a trip to the Middle East in March. It’s one example of many.

Now it appears that consumers are looking back to their homesteading roots for solutions. Here, on the prairies, we have benefited from the hard work of our

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Circumventing rising food prices

many Hutterite neighbours, who make their produce and meat available in towns and villages throughout the prairie provinces. By purchasing their products, consumers not only avoid costly freight rates that drive up prices, but also support local producers.

Although people haven’t consistently grown their own supply of food for over a hundred years, we are now witnessing the concept of self-sustainability gaining popularity. Some home owners are growing bigger and better gardens in their backyards; others are choosing to buy from their local farmers market or cattle producers. And young students are learning how a hamburger is made from start to finish.

On a larger scale, there are acreage owners, who are not only becoming self sustainable, but are growing produce and cattle for

their communities. Hartell Homestead in the foothills of Alberta, near Black Diamond is one of those growing business enterprises. It started off small, but has kept on growing.

They have a display garden, showcasing what they have to offer, and have expanded, including multiple market gardens where they grow vegetables for their store. They have poultry, goats, and Highland cows. They are a fully sustainable farm, growing all their own oats and wheat.

When they opened a farm store on site, they were surprised to find out it was the first of its kind in the area. They wanted to showcase what was raised in the foothills and let people buy locally.

Their store stocks locally produced cheese, sausage, coffee, honey, pork, and has partnered with a bakery. Each package of meat is labeled with the name of the farm where it was produced, and what it was fed. Customers are able to taste the difference between grain fed and grass fed beef. The Highland beef produced on Hartell Homestead is one of the top five types of beef in the world, and is 38% more tender because it takes three years to finish.

Customers, not only shop at their farm store, but can check out the gardens, the livestock, and ask the producers questions. This growing movement of entrepreneurs is interested in raising the best quality food they can, and teaching their customers how it’s done.

Their teaching efforts include hosting various

events such as classes on garden planning, canning, homesteading, sustainability, and even chicken 101. More and more producers are offering helpful tips online, including recipes, and local petting zoos are gaining popularity.

The owners of the homestead proudly share its history. Hartell started in 1929 as a growing 1500man tent city where workers and their families lived, while working at a refinery down at the valley. In 1944 a grass fire came through and burned it down to the ground, however it was never rebuilt because trucks were used to ship the oil. What was once a pile of burnt rubble, is now a thriving homestead.

George S. Patton once said, “Prepare for the unknown by studying how others in the past have coped with the unforeseeable and the unpredictable.” This quote from nearly a century ago may help explain the growing homestead movement, and efforts to circumvent rising costs and inefficient supply chains.

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Sibbald News

Reported by Wanda Molzan

Well what beautiful rains we have been having. What a saving grace for the farmers. Things have really gotten green.

Congratulations to all the 4-Hers who took part in the 4-H Achievement Day in Hanna. I have tried to find out how all the kids did but no luck so far. 4-Hers from Sibbald were Joelle and Braxton Mundt, Brant, Brianna, and Macy Lyster, Danica and Dillon Woods, Cash, Colman, Camrie and Cooper Norris. Olivia Munster had to miss the day to attend her cousins wedding.

Marvin went to Medicine Hat to watch Sawyer and a couple of her ball teammates walk on the field with the Medicine Hat Mavericks. They got to go with a player to their position and stay on the diamond and sing O’Canada.

Congratulations to Kyle on his new job in Calgary. He and his family will be moving to Okotoks in August.

Congratulations to Paige (Switzer) and Kai Lauridsen who were married on June 21 on a sunny beautiful day at the Lauridsen family farm in the Rosebud area. As told to me by Lee the wedding area was gorgeous and lush as the area had ample rains in the past week. Kai handmade a pine arch with evergreen boughs and wolf willow woven throughout. The couple held their ceremony in front of the arch. Flowers and church pews, from the very church that Kai’s mom and dad were married in, gave a wonderful presence for the 60 guests attending. Piano music and a solo from Shane added to the amazing ceremony. The reception was held on the second floor of the Mercantile building in Rosebud. Family and friends laughed and had a few tears as we welcomed Kai and Paige into our families and toasted the newly married couple. A tasty Indian buffet and dance rounded out the evening.

Please give me a call or text with your news.

Youngstown News

By Lydia Goodbrand 403-854-1946

JUNE 22, 2022

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Well, we’ve continued to get some more frequent rains which is wonderful. Please note that as a result the fire advisory in the Special Areas has been lifted.

Even though school is wrapping up for the year, there have still been a few exciting things happening over the past few weeks. On June 17, there was an awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the Youngstown students. Several archery awards were given out. Colton Garlock received a greenhouse scholarship award. The students of the month - Jett Blair, Logan Moggridge, Dustin MacPherson, and Milena Gavelki - were also recognized.

There was also a track meet at Cessford on June 2. Youngstown Students performed very well, with several students receiving medals. Congratulations to winners Sawyer Sinclair (tie, Kindergarten Boys), Zoey Sinclair (Gr. 2 Girls), Lane Laughlin (Gr. 2 Boys), Kennedi MacMillan (Gr. 7 Girls), Mandy Conners (Gr. 8 Girls), and Brianna MacPherson (Gr. 9 Girls).

Several local girls also participated in a CGRA rodeo in Trochu June 11-12. Congratulations to Izzy Walker (1st place junior barrels Saturday and Sunday), Andi Powell (2nd place breakaway roping Sunday), and Dylan Walker (4th place pole bending on Saturday).

There are also a few exciting events happening at the library over the summer! Young families can participate in a ASL singalong Wednesdays at 10 prior to the “Tot n Me” program July 6 to Aug 24. Contact Haley Powell for more details. There is also a Kids Summer Fun program July 26-28 from 1-2pm with stories, crafts, and games. To register or for more info, e-mail shelly.laughlin@plrd.ab.ca by July 4.

Thanks for reading. Have a good week everybody.

Report from Battle River-Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek

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Canada Day: A Time of Reflexion and Appreciation

On July 1st, 2022, we celebrate Canada’s 155th birthday. We reflect on the rights, liberties, and freedoms we enjoy as being a part of the greatest democracy in the world. Although our nation is not without its challenges, as often talked about, we see how Canada and its people have persevered in the midst of so much global turmoil.

Canada Day would not be if it weren’t for the efforts of the brave men and women who fought for our country against the most dangerous of adversaries. Through the generations, members of the Canadian Armed Forces have faced and defeated every threat to our nation. It is because of them that we live in a joyous and prosperous Canada. The sacrifices of veterans and current service men and women should never be forgotten. Their contributions will live on through the conversations we are allowed to have, the votes we are allowed to cast, and the beliefs we can hold without facing dire consequences.

From taking in refugees from war-torn nations to peacekeeping missions overseas, to standing up to Apartheid; Canada’s generosity and high regard for human life is renowned on the international stage and has garnered respect and admiration for our allies.

It is not the need for self-congratulations that drives Canadians to do good, but the sense of duty and deep empathy for those in harm’s way. Unfortunately, many people around the world face oppression, persecution, and hardship due to their race, religion, or political affiliation among other characteristics. In stark contrast, Canadians have opened their homes to thousands of refugees with more likely

to follow. Canada Day is a time to be gracious and understand that many folks, in a time of despair, choose Canada to call home because of the respect and protection we can offer.

Thankfully Canada has emerged from the abyss of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we still face challenges. COVID has taken a toll on our country. Now is the time to begin the healing process and to unite against the next set of hurdles Canada faces. I have no doubt Canadians are up to the task. We are resilient and have persevered through economic crises, two world wars, and other devastating events. We will heal from the erosion of trust in our institutions. And a Federal Government that is willing to use divisions for its own political gain will not last forever. I know this because Canadians are the reason why our nation is the “true north strong and free.”

We have so much to be proud of, from our people to our resources, to our history, Canada is a nation we can and should be proud of. It truly is an honour to be able to represent this incredible region of East Central Alberta in Canada’s Parliament, and on behalf of Danielle, my family, and myself, we wish Happy Canada Day! May God bless you, and this nation.

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 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.

Acadia Valley News

By Yolanda Kuhn

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It’s another beautiful, calm day as I sit down to write the news. Town received another half an inch of rain on Monday and they’re calling for more thundershowers tonight and tomorrow. It’s sure nice to see green landscapes for a change. I made my way down to Medicine Hat twice this week and the river hills are beautiful, green, and lush! Both The Red Deer River, and The South Saskatchewan River levels are up quite a bit too.

Congratulations to this year’s Acadia Valley E.C.S Graduating class. A Celebration was held on Friday June 17th.

Jodi and Arianne DeKlerk visited Pat and Tony Didychuk this past weekend.

A post-wedding reception was held for Reed and Rachel Didychuk last weekend at The Community Hall. They we’re married on July 16th, 2021 in Canmore during Covid Restrictions. Family and friends travelled from Ontario, B.C. and Alberta to celebrate with them.

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped with the Marshall Field work bee last Sunday. Every-

JUNE 23, 2022

thing is looking nice and spiffy for the July long weekend slow pitch tournament.

The Warren Peers School Students from Grade 1 – 9 we’re treated to a presentation and performance by Shane Kimber AKA O.G.R. Scintilla this past Monday. The presentation was sponsored by The Warren Peers Parent Council. A group of students from New Brigden School also came down to participate. Shane is a great speaker and performer. The Students, Staff and other spectators really enjoyed his performance.

St. Marys’ & Sacred Heart Catholic Church will be holding their annual service at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church on Wednesday June 29th at 6:00 p.m.

The Rec. Club’s next 50/50 draw will take place at the July long weekend slow pitch tournament. Thanks for reading this week, I will leave you with this quote from John Mayer “’Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year is all about.”

Acadia Valley ECS Graduating Class (L-R): Emara Dillabough, Braxton Brown, Lachlan McNeill, Trey Jarvis, James Nicholson, Brantley Kuhn, Teacher: Brooke Robertson

OGR Scintilla at Warren Peers School

Is Canary Seed still itchy?

Silly question.

I have a complicated relationship with Canary Seed

No crop has had as significant of an impact on my life or those close to me.

Canada has often been in conversation, beginning with Reinhold Nunweiler introducing Canary Seed to Canada and the folklore that circulated in the ancient wooden elevators and beer parlours of neighbours, capitalizing on the high prices after years of storage, sometimes long enough for a tree to grow in front of the bin door, to friends making careers by way of processing and exporting.

The complications began when I drove directly from the university with a repaired SED Systems Grain Loss Monitor to a neighbour’s Canary Seed field, finding a Massey Ferguson 860 with the straw walkers plugged full due to a broken Straw Storm belt.

Demonstrating leadership, my father pulled the straw from the bottom, enduring the total onslaught of canary seed dust. At the same time,

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this university student opened the top lid above the walkers and pushed it down from above.

I did not know the proper name of the triangle shark-tooth-shaped straw walker part that was embedded into my calf, adding both shortterm pain and long-term memory by way of a permanent scar to the misery; however, I improvised with a colourful adjective-filled alternative that would have curled the toes of my English 110 professor. She was a fine and proper lady, and our relationship was unaffected by her absence.

We made a unanimous declaration never to grow or combine Canary Seed again; however, the crop owner was undeterred by the itchiness and continued to seed and harvest in the following years.

Years later, while searching for respite from the tyranny imposed by the Canadian Wheat Board, we decided to grow Canary Seed.

As my good friend, Bill since told me, “Never is a long time, Trent.”

A remarkable discovery, unexplained by plant science and better explained by psychology, the itchi-

ness was inconsequential to a grower’s mood or temperament.

Not so much for the co-workers. They hated every minute of it.

I also noticed another phenomenon that, along with ownership, Canary Seed itchiness is a function of price.

Relatively high prices made one more tolerant of the itch, often prompting one to embrace the fine barbed dust particles without even lathering oneself with baby powder.

While relatively low prices made

one question the purpose of both the seed and the bird.

My theory is that the recent high prices nullify the itchiness.

Consider 45-cent Canary Seed being considerably more tolerable than 20 cents, and it is much less so than at 57 cents.

When will Canary Seed become itchy again?

What does the chart tell you?

Trent Klarenbach, BSA AgEc, publishes the Klarenbach Grain Report and the Klarenbach Special Crops Report, which can be read at https://www.klarenbach.ca/

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MUNRO - Victoria Lynn Munro was born on Sept 23rd, 1970 in Red Deer, Alberta. In 1974, the family moved to Oyen where Vickie would take all her grade and high school education. Vickie excelled in academics and graduated from South Central High School in 1988. From there she would attend Red Deer college where she received her Medical Secretary

Diploma. As jobs were scarce in 1991, she returned to Oyen and took a job as a nanny, first for the Ruschkowski’s until 2001, and then for others until 2007. In 2007, she returned to Red Deer where she would enter the health care industry and work in the area she was originally trained in. She would be employed with Alberta Health Services at Red Deer hospital up until her diagnosis of cancer in the fall of 2020. In her free time Vickie was content just curling-up and spending the evening reading. Vickie enjoyed traveling and although she didn’t get to do as much as she would have liked, she very much enjoyed the trips she took, especially the annual ones with mom. Vickie also loved planning and attending family events such as the family reunions or hosting an Easter

dinner at her place in Red Deer. And as she had the Anderson decorating gene, her apartment would always be nicely «accessorized» just before Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Vickie valued family and looked forward to seeing them whenever she could. Vickie will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Memorial tributes may be directed to Oyen and District Health Care Foundation Box 1, Oyen, AB T0J 2J0, Alberta Diabetes Foundation 220, 6223 2nd Street S.E Calgary, AB T2H 1J5 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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OYEN CROSSROADS MUSEUM REPORT

By Dylan Berg

Hello everyone, our dairy exhibit which is located within the Quonset is currently undergoing some much needed decluttering. Next time you visit us here at the museum keep an eye out for the newly improved display of our wide variety of dairy equipment, both industrial and homestead-sized. Including but not limited to milk and cream separators, butter churns alongside other tools for making/shaping butter, vintage milk bottles, and other such artifacts found on dairy farms. We can’t wait for you to see it!

Also we are currently experiencing issues with our voicemail, so if you’ve called and left us a message and we haven’t gotten back to you feel free to call again during operating hours. You can also send a message to our Facebook page or send an email to oyenmuseum@gmail.com.

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BEST HUNTING IN SASKATCHEWAN right by Sask River. Excellent fishing and very high Deer population. Thick pine & poplar bluffs, close to water coulee. Old yard site with old power and water. Revenue on crop and hayland. East of Prince Albert. $248,000. Call Doug 306-716-2671.

HEALTH

GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know have any of these conditions: ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels,

Overweight, Trouble Dressing... and Hundreds more. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions qualify. CALL THE BENEFITS PROGRAM 1-800-211-3550 or send a text message with Name and Mailing Address to 403-980-3605 for your FREE benefits package.

HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30,000 lump sum refund. Take advantage of this offer. Apply NOW; quickest refund Nationwide: Expert help. 1-844-453-5372.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

REGISTERED YEARLING

SIMMENTAL BULLS. Fullblood Fleckvieh, Horned & Polled, A1 Bloodlines, Performance EPD’s. Very Quiet. Simmeron Ranch. Martin 780-913-7963. www.simmeronranch.ca.

SERVICES

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We, the family of Landry Rafa would like to thank the Acadia Valley Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance team for their efforts and caring response and comforting us.

Thanks to the doctors and nursing staff for the care you gave Landry when in the hospital several times.

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PRIVATE MORTGAGE LENDER. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-4051228; www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca.

WANTED

NUMISMATIST PURCHASING COIN COLLECTIONS & ACCUMULATIONS! Royal Canadian Mint, Canada & World Collections Wanted. Also buying 9999 bullion, old money, jewelry, nuggets, sterling, gold, silver, coins, bars, monster boxes+++ESTATES WELCOMED! Todd 250-864-3521.

WANTED: Old advertising dealership signs, gas pumps, globes, pop machines, light ups. White Rose, Red Indian, Buffalo, North Star, Case Eagles, etc. Collector paying TOP PRICES. 306-221-5908.

PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER

Thanks to everyone who supported us with comfort and for the condolences, food, cards, flowers and baking. Thank you to Ramona for a beautiful job of the casket spray of flowers. Thanks to the ladies who served a great lunch made by Acadia Valley and area residents.

A special thanks to Kim Walker and team for your guidance and comfort and beautiful job you did!

Thank you, everyone from the bottom of our hearts! - Val Rafa - Curtis Rafa - Adrionne (Anish) Chari and children - Oscar and Clara - Stephanie and daughter, Abbigail Landry’s partner, Geralyn Paler and their sweet daughter, Naomi

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be prepared to face some challenges stirred up by an envious colleague. Your best defense is the Arian’s innate honesty. Stick with the truth, and you’ll come out ahead.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your sensitivity to the needs of others is admirable. But be careful to avoid those who would take unfair advantage of your good nature, especially where money is involved.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Having an optimistic attitude is fine, as far as it goes. But don’t be lulled into a false sense of confidence. There still are problems to deal with before you can totally relax.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might feel somewhat “crabby,” as you fuss over plans that don’t seem to work out. Maybe you’re trying too hard. Ease up and let things happen without forcing them.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Heed that keen Leonine instinct. It’s trying to tell you to delay making a decision until you’re sure there are no hidden problems that could cause trouble later on.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to reach out to those who might be nursing hurt feelings over recent events. Best advice: Ignore any pettiness that could delay the healing process.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your understanding helps a colleague get through a difficult period. Although you didn’t do it for a reward, be assured that your actions will be repaid down the line.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You score some high marks in the workplace, which will count in your favor when you face the possibility of changing direction on your current career path.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your goal lies straight ahead. Stay focused on it and avoid distractions that could throw off your aim and cause potentially detrimental delays.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Keep that burst of exuberance in check and resist pushing through your new project before it’s ready. In your personal life, a family member again needs help.

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Sweden?

2. HISTORY: What was the whole name of the nation once called U.S.S.R.?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When did July 4 become a federal holiday?

4. FOOD & DRINK: Which fruit is used to make the cocktail mixer grenadine?

5. U.S. STATES: In which state is Niagara Falls located?

6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which is the only mammal that can fly?

7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which two presidents died within hours of each other on July 4 — the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence?

8. TELEVISION: What was Beaver’s real first name on the “Leave It to Beaver” sitcom?

9. LITERATURE: Which 1977 horror novel features a hotel called The Overlook?

10. MOVIES: Which 1967 movie tagline is, “They’re young ... they’re in love ... and they kill people”?

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Paying attention to your work is important this week. But so are your relationships with those special people in your life. Make time for them as well.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Good news. Someone is about to repay a long-standing debt. But be warned. That same someone could try to charm you into lending it back unless you say no and mean it.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are sensitive to matters that involve your home and family. You would make a fine family-court judge or social worker.

Trivia Test Answerst

1. Stockholm; 2. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; 3. 1870; 4. Pomegranate; 5. New York; 6. Bats; 7. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams; 8. Theodore;

9. “The Shining”; 10. “Bonnie and Clyde”

ACADIA

The Harmonic Egg

from the east central Alberta

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: 403664-9470 or Ethan: 403664-5083.

ALSASK

Saturday, September 3

• Beer Olympics 3.0. Theme: Anything But A Human. For mor infomation contact Emily 306-430-8084 or Katina 306-430-1102 by text.

BUFFALO

August 6 & 7

• Buffalo Ag Society KCRA Rodeo

CEREAL

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 403-3263769 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

• Prairieland Sports Days in Cereal - registration now

for submissions is Thursday at noon.

Maxine Williams-Herbert - Owner Registered Hearing Aid Practioner, BC HIS

IN HANNA Thursday: 9 am - 4:30 pm Friday: 9 am - 3pm Follow and Like Us on

open $250 per team. Email prairielandathletic@gmail. com or call 403-664-8204 for more information. Saturday night dance with DJ Philly P.

Saturday, August 6

• CAA First Annual Mud Bog. Mud flies at 12:00 pm. Beer gardens. 12 years + $10 each; Children under 12 FREE. Dance to follow.

Sunday, August 28

• 8th Annual Cereal Kids Rodeo. Pre-registration required for contestants. Rodeo action begins at 10:00 am.

Thursday, September 1

• CAA Chase the Ace Raffle begins again 7:00-9:00 pm. More than $12,000 could be up for grabs. License # and other details 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 instead of Friday, July 1st). 11:00 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, July 6

• 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 for your support.

Oyen Ministerial Association

is in partnership with St. Vladamir’s Ukranian Orthodox Sobor Calgary, Alberta to

Oyen Ministerial Association is in partnership with St.Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor Calgary, Alberta to HELP UKRAINIAN REFUGEES

HELP UKRAINIAN REFUGEES

Donations have been extended until September

Donations accepted June 1-30

ALL NEW ITEMS ONLY NO CLOTHING IS ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME

• Set of sheets (all sizes)

• Pillows

• Duvets, blankets

• Bath towels (big and small)

• Set of pots/pans/kitchen utensils

• Cups/glasses, plates, bowls

• New underwear for men and women, socks

• Sets of shampoo and conditioner, hair comb/brush

• Soap, deodorant, hygiene products

• Kitchen sponges

• Paper products (bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins)

• Gift cards for basic household items

• Diaper bags

• Swaddle blankets

• Underwear

• Socks

• Toys, crayons, colouring books, children’s games, etc.

• Gift cards, (e.g., Happy Kid Card, Walmart, Superstore, etc.)

• Personal items

• Underwear

• Socks

• T-shirts, sweatpants

• Shoes

• Gift cards, (e.g., Happy Teen Card, Walmart, Superstore, etc.)