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Logan earns Canadian Baseball Network’s College Player of the Week
JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group
Oyen’s very own Gavin Logan has been designated as the Canadian Baseball Network’s College Player of the Week for March 7-13, 2022. This Okotoks Dawgs Academy product registered seven hits (including two home runs) for the Oregon State Beavers, earning him Player of the Week.
Gavin has gone from the Southeastern Community College, Linn-Benton Community College, to Corvallis, Oregon. At the time that his 2020 season was cut short because of the pandemic, he was hitting .370 with six RBIs in
eight games for Linn-Benton. The following year, Gavin played ten games with Oregon State, making five starts. This year, he’s played 10 games for one of the top teams in Division 1 baseball, all of which have been starts. He is hitting .375 with two home runs, eight RBIs and a 1.084 OPS, and his fielding percentage is 1.000 from behind the plate.
His mom, Erin Logan said, “I finally got to see him play after two years. It was just amazing! His player of the week award was a surprise, of course, because there are so many talented people out there pursuing their dreams. But it was truly an honour.
He’s worthy of that award for sure.” Erin said she just happened to see he was named player of the week on Twitter, and passed the message along to Gavin, who didn’t even know about it.
She explained that Gavin is in his fourth year of college, and could graduate this year with his degree, but they are waiting to see where he gets drafted. Meanwhile, the folks back home are excited about Gavins’ achievements.
“You don’t really think that many people follow him. But the support back home has been comforting and certainly appreciated,” Erin said.
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Buffalo News
Welcome to spring 2022! It came in with a big wind all day and clouds but no moisture. Maybe in April!
Bonnie and Kelly Ross took in four days of the Brier in Lethbridge. Kelly says they had a very good time with their girls who are working and going to school there.
Richard, Simon and Marg Schonhofer express hearty thanks to all the wonderful friends, neighboursand firefighters
who came to their assistance on March 2 when Richard’s house burned to the ground. Eight fire trucks from Buffalo, Bindloss, Jenner and Empress attended with personnel and equipment. They had numerous calls and messages in the days that followed and some people they know from the Duchess area arrived one day with homemade soup, buns and dessert! You can’t beat that!
Acadia Valley News
What a beautiful week we’ve had. They’re calling for a high of plus 19 today! This past weekend the central part of the province received some heavy snow, and we could sure use some here before seeding starts.
This past weekend The Breaking Ground Dance Studio attended a festival in Camrose, and The Wilson’s School of Dance participated in a festival in Drumheller. It was so nice to see the dancers on stage! It’s been a long two years with many setbacks and cancellations due to Covid. Congrats to all the dancers who did a fantastic job!
Congratulations to the 10 Archers from Warren Peers School on an excellent showing at NASP Provincials in Edmonton this past weekend.
This past Saturday, the Acadia Valley Knights of Columbus Club held a Family Curling Bonspiel. 4 teams were registered. The K.C’s provided breakfast and supper. There was also axe throwing between games! Everyone took home a prize. Thank you to the K.C.’s and all the sponsors for making this event a great success. They’re hoping to make this an annual event.
Warren Peers School Students will be selling hanging baskets again this year between March 25th and April 14th. The delivery date will be May 6th (just in time for Mother’s Day).
The Rec. Club will be holding its annual Supper Meeting on April 11th 6:00 pm at the hall. New members are welcome; please come and bring a friend and find out what the Rec. Club is all about. A FREE steak supper will be provided.
The Seniors Supper Meeting is March 28th at 6:00 pm.
The Rec. Club. Is selling 50/50 tickets again this month, and the next draw will take place on April 11th. You can purchase your tickets at The Store, Skappak’s Farm Supply or a Rec. Club member.
Thanks for reading this week. I will leave you with a quote from Tom Villsack, “If I had a rain prayer or a rain dance I could do, I would do it.”
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Recently the newly installed security system at the Martensville Veterinary Hospital kept sounding a false alarm. The culprit was their feisty resident cat, who had been triggering the alarm, causing the Martensville RCMP to show up every time this occurred.
There’s been a few false alarms in Canada recently. We all remember Prime Minister Trudeau making this announce-
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False alarms cause harm
ment in February, “These illegal blockades are being heavily supported by individuals in the United States and from elsewhere around the world. We see that roughly half of the funding that is flowing to the barricaders here is coming from the United States.”
CBC Radio, who claim to be “Canada’s most trusted audio newscast”, reported that GoFundMe ended a fundraiser for the protesters over ques-
tionable donations to the group. Two CBC News website stories claimed hundreds of donations appeared to be from abroad, and at least onethird of the donations were made by donors with fictitious names.
CBC TV had reported on Jan. 28 that “there is concern that Russian actors could be continuing to fuel things, as this protest grows, or perhaps even instigating it from the outside”.
However, on March 3, a representative from GoFundMe said, “We commenced a review of where donations were coming from. Our records show that 88% of donated funds originated in Canada, and 86% of donors were from Canada.” Their records found no donations by terrorist groups or criminals.
GiveSendGo also verified these were false allegations. GiveSendGo is the second online fundraising platform the convoy turned to after GoFundMe froze convoy donations.
Nevertheless the false alarm had sounded loudly throughout the world, and Prime Minister Trudeau publicly announced his strategy to put out the fire. “Invoking the Emergencies Act has been necessary ... it prevented foreign money to continue to fund illegal blockades,” the PM said. Trudeau followed up by freezing the accounts of numerous Canadians by evoking the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act, claiming the funds should be consid-
ered as terrorism funding as a large portion came from abroad. Precautions were also taken to ensure the safety of CBC journalists. An online Ottawa news source (Blacklock’s Reporter) noted it was company policy that no CBC news person could go near the protests without being accompanied by their hired security guard.
Not many people were aware that CBC TV corrected their Jan. 28 story, adding a clarification note on Feb. 3, or that the website stories had been retracted. And it’s not known how many people read the Toronto Sun article informing the public of CBC Radio’s error in reporting.
But the entire world has heard about Prime Minister Trudeau invoking the Emergency Act and freezing accounts. Those who had their accounts frozen are acutely aware of the harm it caused. What Canadians and the world have not heard is Justin Trudeau admitting his accusations were false.
The entire world heard Canada’s false alarm blaring, but the world is not hearing about our nation’s debt alarm. Our federal debt has reached $1 trillion and is going up by $4500 every single second. At the same time our payroll taxes are going up yet again, and the government is proposing an annual guaranteed income that would cost taxpayers $90 billion dollars every single year. Now that’s an alarm that needs to be taken seriously! Unfortunately, we’re not hearing much about it, and the Prime Minister is not responding to this legitimate alarm.
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
Liberals’ Incompetence Infringes on Rights, Jeopardizes Public Safety
Canada’s Liberals have doubled down in their pursuit of a failing, lazy and lacklustre public safety policy agenda that is soft on crime but continually infringes on the rights of law-abiding firearms owners.
The objective of public safety policy should be to keep Canadians safe, full stop. Yet, under the Liberals, incidents of serious crime have increased. Canada’s crime rate remains high from gang, organized, and drug-related crimes. This is certainly felt in rural Canada as well, not just in large urban centres.
Conservatives support an evidence-based policy: one that puts real criminals behind bars, targets gangs and organized crime. Unfortunately, the Liberals seem to be more interested in targeting farmers, hunters, and sport shooters as opposed to the real criminals. The Liberals have even gone as far as to propose to lessen the sentences for serious crimes and they voted against Conservative legislation that would have empowered police to effectively address gang violence.
Earlier this month, in a small victory for firearms owners, the Liberal government was forced to extend the amnesty period to October 2023 for all the firearms banned by the May 2020 order-in-council. As I’ve written before, the “gun grab” is absurd. The time focused on the unethical and baseless gun ban takes time and resources away that could be used to ensure the safety of Canadians.
The RCMP’s National Police Federation has expressed concern about the ineffectual nature of the Liberals’ gun ban. NPF president, Brian Sauvé stated, “the narrative is that we need to restrict gun ownership because that will curtail crime when really the evidence is that illegal gun trafficking leads to criminals owning guns, which leads to crimes with firearms.” The Liberals’ interest should lie with public safety and making sure Canada is a safer place
because of the decisions they make.
In a recent Standing Committee on Public Safety study, many of the witnesses eviscerated the Liberals’ strategy, and with only a few exceptions, it was made clear that the Liberal gun grab and failed policies are not doing what they say they are. In fact, they attack law-abiding firearms owners.
The Liberals and their NDP collation partners are intent on pandering to leftist elites who fund their campaigns and keep them in power, instead of working for the average Canadian.
While the further extension of the amnesty period is a small win, there are plenty of more ill-advised and self-serving Liberal decisions to fight against. This includes the formation of the NDP-Liberal government. This marriage between two far-left entities merely confirms what we have always suspected, the left is willing to sacrifice democracy for a little bit more power, even if it is likely to bite them in the long run.
The Conservative Party of Canada will always be the party of strong and sensible policy which ensures the safety and well-being of Canadians. We will be sure to continue to fight against the NDP-Liberal government’s shameful attacks on law-abiding firearms owners and their soft-on-crime agenda. Canadians deserve better.
It is an honour to serve as the Member of Parliament for Battle River-Crowfoot, a region I am proud to call home.
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 780-6084600, 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. Taxpayers
NOTICE OF DECISION
The following applications, submitted and reviewed by the Municipal Planning Commission, have been approved and permits issued:
Application Number: 02-2022
Type of Project: Liquor Store
Location: Part Lot 9, Block 2, Plan 4490 AR 117 Main Street
Application Number: 03-2022
Type of Project: Demolition of Building
Location: Lot 9, Block 3, Plan 4490 AR 213 Main Street
Application Number: 05-2022
Type of Project: Temporary Renting Mobile Home lots with RV’s
Location: Lot 17, Block 1, Plan 08912783 - Mobile Home Park MH Lots 1, 2, 5, 9, 10, 17 & 20
The Town of Oyen Land Use Bylaw 826-13 provides that any person(s) claiming to be affected by a decision of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may appeal to the Development Appeal Board by serving written notice of appeal to the Development Officer within 21 days.
Debbie Ross, Developing Officer, Town of Oyen
Ottawa, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is sounding the alarm about rising carbon taxes as a new Parliamentary Budget Officer report shows the Trudeau government’s carbon tax plan will lead to lower household income and smaller GDP growth.
“The Trudeau government claimed that its carbon tax scheme would benefit families economically, but the new PBO report shows that the government simply wasn’t telling the
truth,” said CTF Ontario Director Jay Goldberg. “The report shows that most households will be paying hundreds of dollars more each year in carbon taxes than they’ll get back in rebates.
While the Trudeau government originally said that “families are going to be better off” because of the carbon tax, by the time the carbon tax is fully implemented, households will be losing as much as $845 annually even after factoring in government rebates.
The report also shows
GDP growth will be 1.3 per cent lower in 2030 because of the carbon tax and that labour income will be as much as 2.6 per cent lower.
“The carbon tax is bad for families, plain and simple,” said Goldberg. “The Trudeau government’s plans will hurt Canadians and hinder economic growth, even though evidence shows carbon taxes don’t lower emissions. It’s clearer than ever before that the federal government needs to scrap its carbon tax.”
Mobile mammography service to visit Oyen next month
OYEN — Women ages 50 to 74 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services next month when Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program visits Oyen.
A mobile mammography trailer will be stationed at Big Country Hospital, 312 3 St. E. (near the home care office) on April 8, 9, 11 and 12. Residents can book an appointment or learn more about the program by calling toll-free 1-800-667-0604.
A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast and has proven to be the most effective way to detect breast cancer. Early detection allows for a greater number of options for treatment and a better chance of survival.
Due to COVID-19, Screen Test is taking a number of precautions to ensure the safety of clients and staff. Details will be shared when you call to book your appointment.
Visit https://screeningforlife.ca/breast/ screen-test-mobile-clinics/ for more information and a complete listing of Screen Test mobile sites. Thank you for supporting Screen Test over the past 30 years. It has been our pleasure bring-
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ing screening mammography to you. Together we are saving love, one community at a time. Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
• 39 pairs and a bull from June 1 to Sept. 30 Tender closes at 11:59 p.m. on April 15. Visit: www.ducks.ca/resources/landowners/alberta-haygraze-tender-program/ for details and bid forms or contact Megan McGlynn at m mcglynn@ducks.ca or 403-857-8125
Request for Proposals
TOWN OF OYEN
The Town of Oyen is currently seeking proposals from interested waste contractors for the collection and removal of waste. The current Agreement for waste collection and hauling within the Town of Oyen expires June 30, 2022. Contractors are to base their proposals in regards to the following:
• Removal and hauling of residential and commercial waste to the waste transfer station located on Township Road 27-4 between Main Street and Secondary Highway 895 (approximately 2.5 kilometers south of Oyen). Waste to be picked up once each week from all residences and businesses. Some businesses under agreement with the Town of Oyen require waste picked up and removed three (3) times each week.
• A residential and commercial waste collection contract shall be awarded for a three (3) year period (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025).
Proposals must be submitted to the Town Office prior to 4:30 pm on May 27, 2022. Lowest or other proposal not necessarily accepted.
Please mail in a sealed envelope marked as “Town of Oyen Waste Proposals” to: Town of Oyen, PO Box 360, Oyen, Alberta T0J 2J0
Tender packages are available on our website, Facebook, or in office. If further clarification is required for this proposal, please feel free to contact the Town Office at (403) 664-3511.
Debbie Ross, CAO - Town of Oyen
Education funding supports all parent choices
Stable education funding enhances equity, growth and parental choice in K-12 education.
Maintaining and increasing funding to school authorities
Through Budget 2022, the government’s commitment to funding education remains strong, as operating support to the education system will increase by more than $700 million over the next three years.
Operational funding allocations for all school authorities will be the same or higher in the coming school year compared with the current school year. Despite lower than expected enrolments and growing school board reserves, Alberta’s government is maintaining funding to the education system and adding funding for pandemic-related cost pressures and additional supports.
“Delivering a wide range of education choice to families remains a key priority for Alberta’s government. By ensuring all choices are well-funded, parents can select the type of education they feel will help their child reach their full potential. No matter what choice they make, parents can be confident their child is getting a world-class, high-quality education.”Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Education
To support growth in the education system, new school authorities will now be given financial assistance when starting up.
To ensure school authorities are funded for growth, if eligible under the criteria outlined in the education funding manual, new schools opened by existing school authorities will be funded at their actual enrolment for the first three years instead of the weighted moving average. This change applies to all public, separate, francophone, public charter and independent school authorities and will better support growth of new schools, sites, and programs.
“The College of Alberta School Superintendents is appreciative of the province’s commitment to school authorities receiving the same or more operational funding compared to the 2021-22 school year. Today’s release of the funding manual provides clarity and specificity and allows school authorities to proceed with their budgetary process.” - Wilco Tymensen, president, College of Alberta School Superintendents
“We are very appreciative of the ‘hold harmless’ funding for a second year in a row. The continued flexibility in the funding model to meet the needs of students strengthens boards’ local autonomy.” - Tahra Sabir, president, Alberta School Business Officials Association
“The Association of Independent Schools and Colleges in Alberta (AISCA) appreciates the government’s commitment to continued predictable funding. During these volatile times, the assurance that schools will receive at least equivalent operational funding in 2022-23 as they obtained in the current school year provides much-needed stability. We also appreciate and support the adjustments within the funding manual that address specific challenges facing new and growing school authorities. We look forward to our continued collaboration towards a robust, predictable, and flexible funding model that meets the needs of all students in Alberta.” - Simon Williams, president,
Association of Independent Schools and Colleges of Alberta
The recently released funding manual for school authorities for the 2022-23 school year contains details on upcoming funding changes, including new school startup funding, expansion funding and equitable grant funding for public charter schools.
“The new funding manual changes continue the government’s progress toward providing fair funding support to all Alberta students and families. These changes reflect prudent and responsible shifts in the mechanisms supporting the allocation of operating funds to schools across the province. Ongoing revision and adjustment of the funding manual is a critical investment in young Albertans and their families, providing affordable, high-quality educational opportunities that help secure the future Albertans aspire to. Public charter schools are grateful for the government’s continuing support for education given the pressures facing Alberta. We are proud to contribute to education in Alberta. These changes will help us deliver on our commitments to Albertans.”
- Ron Koper, chair, The Alberta Association of Public Charter Schools
Funding for students with specialized learning needs
Grant eligibility changes will ensure public charter schools receive the same funding support for students as other public school authorities. This includes equitable supports for students with disabilities and those who require specialized supports through the Specialized Learning Supports grant.
“As Alberta’s largest charter school, FFCA has long advocated for the fair and equitable treatment of Alberta’s public charter school students. The changes announced by the Government of Alberta represent a recognition that students in public charter schools experience the same academic struggles and mental health challenges as their peers in every public school across the province. FFCA applauds the Government of Alberta’s commitment to choice in education. We are thankful that parents will no longer be asked to choose between the school they want, and the one that has the funding to support their child’s unique needs.” - Jeff Wilson, board chair, Foundations for the Future Charter Academy
Alberta’s government is also investing $2 million over the next two years in supports for home education students and families, including resources, virtual parent learning sessions, evaluations and coordinated consultations with speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, behavioural and mental health therapists, and psychologists.
These new supports are intended to ensure that any student whose family has notified the government that they are home educating will have access to assessments and supports.
“AHEA is more than pleased that our advocacy has resulted in this move from zero-to-equal access to these special needs supports for the home educa-
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Budget 2022 moves Alberta forward toward personal and economic prosperity by developing the talents and skills of Alberta’s workforce and providing opportunities for all Albertans to succeed and thrive.
Key facts
• Education’s consolidated expense increases by $142 million and reaches $8.4 billion in 2022-23. This additional funding will ensure all school authorities can adequately manage enrolment growth, retain teachers and support staff, and address ongoing cost pressures.
• Operational funding to school authorities was not decreased despite 726,654 students being projected in 2021-22 and only 716,868 being enrolled.
• 2021-22 funded headcount enrolment for school authority systems information is posted online
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TOWN OF OYEN LIBRARY
ADULT FICTION:
Bright burning things: a novel by Lisa Harding The ex-husband by Karen Hamilton Fast ice: a novel from the Numa files by Clive Cussler
YOUNG ADULT FICTION:
Anatomy: a love story by Dana Schwartz
NON-FICTION:
The betrayal of Anne Frank: a cold case investigation by Rosemary Sullivan Life force: how new breakthroughts in precision medicine can transform the quality of your life & those you love by Anthony Robbins
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Canola seeding steps to reduce flea beetle risk
The history of Eatonia’s printing press
JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
In 1920, just after the village of Eatonia was incorporated, a weekly newspaper called the Eatonia Enterprise went to print. According to information obtained from the book entitled “A Past To Cherish” depicting Eatonia’s history, The Enterprise’s building was located on lot 3, block 4 on Main Street, nestled between a butcher shop and a drug store, where Mr. T. Atkinson set up his press and equipment.
A business directory from 1925 listed eighteen businesses in the village. In 1929, failing health forced Atkinson to try and sell his business. When no buyer came forward, Atkinson packed up his printing equipment, planning to ship it to a location where he could find a buyer. However, before he was able to load it onto a boxcar, Andrew Graham came
forward with an offer to purchase. One year after Atkinson had printed his last edition, Graham resumed publishing on November 30, 1930.
Andrew Graham was born in Ontario and was described as having “printer’s ink for blood.”
Mastering the trade as a young man, he moved from one town to another, successfully establishing at least fourteen weekly newspapers along the way.
In 1923, at the age of 67, Graham experienced a sad turn of events. That was the year his wife died, and he lost his life’s savings in the collapse of the Home Bank. He proceeded to wander from town to town, employed in towns in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, before settling in Eatonia in 1930. By this time, Graham was 74 years old. His expertise enabled him to bring the Enterprise back to life, and his editori-
als were often reprinted in city papers across the country. Alfred Lloyd, Graham’s long-time friend, worked along side him at the Enterprise. Lloyd had previously worked for Graham in Ontario, Manitoba and Canora, Sask.
Andrew Graham died at the age of 81 years in 1937. By this point in time, the harsh economic conditions of the depression had brought the Enterprise close to financial ruin. Alfred Lloyd carried on with the printing business but was forced to suspend publication in 1942. Alfred and his wife Mary lived out their lives in Eatonia; both are buried in the Eatonia Cemetery. They had one daughter.
A few years later, J.C. Adair revived the Enterprise, publishing a special Golden Jubilee edition in 1955.
Meet Helen! Helen moved to EOL in 2021 from Oyen. She has 2 daughters & 2 sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren! She absolutely loves music-singing and playing the piano! It’s her dream to have a choir at EOL so I will see what I can do. Favourite food: Roast beef & gravy Favourite colour: Blue Advice for living a good life: “Mind your own business” LOL
By Keith Gabert
Canola growers can take steps before or at seeding to improve crop competition against flea beetles. These include:
Residue management: Standing stubble protects soil from erosion and collects more snow. Stubble also improves flea beetle management by providing shelter from wind. With direct seeding, the remaining stubble can keep flea beetles feeding on leaves – and not down on the stems. A few bites on a leaf are far less damaging than a few bites on the stem.
Seed decisions: If growers have some wiggle room on last minute seed treatment decisions, they may upgrade their seed treatment. Enhanced insecticide seed treatments will improve flea beetle protection, especially when used in combination with the following management practices. Arrange a check strip comparison if you have two seed treatments on the same variety.
Aim for five to eight plants per square foot: This target is good for yield, and more plants mean fewer flea beetles per plant and more seed treatment per acre.
Take steps for fast emergence and more vigour: Rapid emergence and vigorous early-season growth can extend seed treatment protection until the four-leaf stage, which is generally considered to be the end of the flea beetle risk period. To achieve these objectives, seed shallow, at a reduced speed, into
a warm, moist seedbed. Use only safe rates of seed-placed fertilizer. Our best recommendation is to use only phosphorus in the seed row and no more than 20 lb./ac. of actual phosphate. Higher rates of seed-placed fertilizer can add more stress, slow the pace of growth and reduce the plant stand.
Once the crop has emerged
Even with all of these steps, flea beetle damage can still reach the economic threshold of 25 per cent leaf area loss across the field. If feeding is a concern, scout frequently, especially in warm, dry conditions that are ideal for flea beetles.
Flea beetles become active with the first extended period of warm weather in April and May. Striped flea beetles emerge from winter rest one to four weeks before the crucifer flea beetles, and it may take three weeks for all overwintering adults to emerge.
Canola Watch has good tips on the spray decision and tips to improve results. Please go to canolawatch.org/ fundamentals, click on the Insects section and read “The flea beetle spray decision: 8 steps” and “How to assess leaf area loss from flea beetles”.
Keith Gabert is a Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist and a contributor to Canola Watch. Subscribe for the timely agronomy emails at canolawatch.org/signup.
Flea beetles become active with the first extended period of warm weather in April and May. Striped flea beetles (shown) emerge from winter rest one to four weeks before the all-black crucifer flea beetles. | Canola Council of Canada
Photo (from A Past To Cherish) Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lloyd, Jeanette Rosher and Cissy Phillips, granddaughter. Alfred Lloyd worked at the Eatonia Enterprise from 1930-1942.
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The Chinook Applied Research Association is accepting applications for
SUMMER RESEARCH TECHNICIANS
Responsibilities will include:
• Assisting with the establishment, maintenance, harvest and data collection from various applied research and demonstration projects
• Assisting with tours, field days and other extension events
Qualifications for the position include:
• Student of an agricultural, environmental or science program
• Valid driver’s license
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated and organized
• Working knowledge of word and excel computer programs
• Ability to work both independently and in a team atmosphere
Note:
Applicants from High School Students will also be considered for July - August positions.
Please submit resumes to cara-dw@telus.net or to Box 690, Oyen, Alberta T0J 2J0
Contact Dianne Westerlund for more information 403-664-3777 or cara-dw@telus.net
Human Services and Mental Health
We find people working in the field of human services in every facet of a community, including schools, HR, and mental health educational services. Human services help with human issues, such as inadequate housing, food insecurity, and mental wellness, to name just a few.
Human service work is an ever-changing field due to society evolving. It can differ from community to community, age groups, demographic, or need. What one
JOB POSITION Library Manager Position
This is a permanent position with 22 hours per week. The Town of Oyen Library board is looking for a self motivated individual who finds literacy & lifelong learning in all forms important.
The responsibilities of the Library Manager include:
• supervision of library operation
• selection of new materials
• organize, develop & maintain regular book clubs
• providing services to patrons
• processing of books and materials
• provide programming from Preschool-Adult
• assisting patrons to find, scan and renew materials
• researching and gathering materials for patrons
• making displays to encourage reading
• de-selecting of books and materials
• keeping an accurate inventory of books and materials
• cleaning library shelves and tables, as well as emptying the book drop
• keeping up-to-date circulation figures
• communicating with Marigold & attending meetings of the Town of Oyen Library Board
• maintaining and updating Library Automation System
• completing Government of Alberta Annual Report
• training summer staff
• contribute posts to social media
• self motivated in developing interesting programming that we are able to offer our patrons of all ages
• able to develop & post social media posts on different platforms
Please submit resumes to krsnell@netago.ca
Questions can be emailed to the same address. Positions will be advertised until March 31st, 2022 or until a suitable candidate is found.
SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Town of Oyen is currently accepting applications for employment for the 2022 summer season. General duties will include but are not limited to mowing grass, ball-park maintenance, painting, watering trees and weed whipping. Other duties may be assigned by the Recreation Director and Public Works foreman that include planning and managing community project initiatives.
The Town of Oyen is committed to providing students with the opportunity to gain relevant experience in a broad scope of work.
Offering Competitive Wages.
Please forward resumes including qualifications via: Email: recreation@oyen.ca Or in person at the town office
PLEASE NOTE: These positions are summer employment opportunities. Applicants MUST BE WILLING to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
Deadline for Applications is April 1, 2022.
struggles with another may not. Things such as the pandemic can influence how the work is delivered, therefore we need to keep up to date on all issues facing our community and the available resources.
The last two years, with the pandemic, has resulted in many people, from all walks of life, in need of such help. Businesses closed indefinitely, community members lost jobs, and schools were back and forth between in-person and online. Our future and ability to provide for ourselves and/or family was uncertain. Youth were relying on the adults around them to give answers and provide a sense of normalcy, while the adults were struggling with what “normal” looked like. People worried if we would ever get back to our regular lives, or if we would have to adapt to a “new normal”. With that, came an increase in low mental health, and the need for more human services work.
The good news is our community has the social and educational resources needed to assist community members in building resiliency, which propels us forward as individuals and community. With mental wellness education, we can learn and see we
are not alone. We can incorporate the knowledge we gain into our everyday lives, which leads to a better quality of life. It strengthens our resolve allowing for us to advocate for ourselves moving forward.
At Canadian Mental Health Association – Alberta Southeast Region, we provide education and support for areas surrounding mental health. We have our Suicide Prevention Program, Recovery College, Keep In
Touch Program, and Community Helpers Program. These programs target different areas of mental wellness as well as different age groups.
Tracy Bahler is the Community Helpers Program Coordinator at Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Southeast Region and can be reached at 403-504-1811. To find out more about CMHA programs and/or events visit www.cmha-aser.ca. If you are in crisis, call the Distress Centre at (403) 1-800-784-2433.
JUNIOR HSE COORDINATOR
Vortrax Construction Ltd. is looking to add a Permanent full-time Jr HSE to our team!
Wage: $23-25/hr (negotiable w/experience)
Qualifications: Clean Class 5 licence, H2S Alive, Standard Level-C First Aid, Ground Disturbance, CSTS & CSO
Any COR Tickets through ACSA or health & safety training a strong asset. You will be mentored along your way!
Cover letter, resume, driver’s abstract & any safety tickets can be sent to vortraxsafety@netago.ca
Visit our Careers page at vortrax.ca for more information on this position!
SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
The Town of Oyen is currently accepting applications for employment at the Shirley McClellan Aquatic Facility 2022 summer season. All applicants must have a minimum of a current NLS or Red Cross Instructors Certification and First Aid Certification.
Assistant Pool Manager
Head Lifeguard
Senior/Junior
Lifeguards
The Town of Oyen offers financial assistance to current high school and post-secondary students who wish to pursue employment opportunities with the Shirley McClellan Aquatic Facility. For more information, please contact the Town Office at 403-664-3511.
Offering Competitive Wages.
Please forward resumes including qualifications via: Email: recreation@oyen.ca Or in person at the town office
PLEASE NOTE: These positions are summer employment opportunities. Applicants MUST BE WILLING to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
Deadline for Applications is April 1, 2022.
By Sarah Smith
St. Patrick’s Fun!
Hello everyone! We love the sun shining this week and the warmer weather. Last week we celebrated International Women’s day with a tea party and some trivial games on the most influential women of the ages! This week is another fun holiday with St. Patrick’s Day; we celebrated with a party filled with musical entertainment by Clarke. The residents enjoyed snacks and of course
we couldn’t miss out on the green beer! It was also shopping week this week with personal touch clothing visiting our lodge and the residents were able to shop the latest spring fashion.
We continue to keep busy with puzzles, games and exercises in between our parties and other special events.
We wish everyone a fabulous week, and enjoy that extra sunshine!
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