Keilan’s wish comes true, thanks to Foundation
Nothing makes a mom happier than seeing her child’s wish come true. So Alisha Venturato was excited to hear that her 14-year-old son Keilan will have his wish granted by the Make a Wish Foundation. Keilan was also chosen as the poster child of the year for the Make a Wish Foundation.
“It’s pretty cool that he got chosen, and he is the poster child for the Make a Wish Foundation,” Alisha said. “His wish should have been granted last year, but due to Covid, there isn’t any travel.”
Keilan spent the first six years of his life in Oyen and now lives in Medicine Hat with his Mom, Stepdad and family. Keilan’s dad, Quinten Tye, lives at New Brigden for part of the year and spends the remainder in Medicine Hat. New Brigden is located 40 km north of Oyen.
At the age of seven, Keilan began having seizures and was diagnosed with Hippel Lindau Syndrome. This is a genetic disease causing non-cancerous tumours to grow in his adrenal glands, eyes and brain.
His mom explained that he has been taking multiple medications four times a day for a year because he needed to have his adrenal glands removed to get rid of the tumours growing there. He also has blurry, spotty vision because of
tumours in and around his eyes, which glasses can’t correct. Instead, he needs laser eye surgery every three months to prevent these tumours from growing any further.
“He goes for his MRI at the end of April and has another laser eye surgery soon. He goes for a follow-up on May 10 with a neurosurgeon to find out where we’re at for surgery for the brain tumour,” Alisha explained. “He’s doing OK. He’s trying to keep positive.”
Remaining positive must be challenging for an active, athletic teen like Keilan, who plays on his local Bantam U15 hockey team, and loves camping, fishing and hunting. Because of his treatment, he missed out on school and an entire season of hockey.
“He has such a positive attitude. He’s never put up a fuss. If something medical needs to be done, it gets done without complaint,” his mom said.
April Stallings from the Make a Wish Foundation explained how Keilan was chosen as the poster child for the Wish Foundation for 2021. “A lot of our supporters are from southern Alberta, and those supporters like to see the impact made closest to home. So we focused on Keilan, as he and his family were willing to share their story. Families help us get the word out about what we do.”
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Motion passed for closure of New Brigden School
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
New Brigden residents were alarmed by the news they received from the public board meeting held on April 13, 2021. At that time, the Board of Trustees passed a notice of motion for the closure of the New Brigden School. This is a Kindergarten to Grade 5 school, staffed by Principal Gayle Vas, Lorrie Tye - support staff, and Educational Assistant - Shelby Bamber. As well as serving New Brigden, the school serves Esther, Sedalia and the surrounding area.
Staff and students at the school share unique opportunities throughout the year that highlight the agriculture industry, which is valuable since the entire student body comprises rural students. During calving season, a Grade 1 student shared a video of a calf born by c-section and the vet stitching up the mother. The Grade 1 student got to spray on the liquid bandaid after the procedure was completed. As can be expected, her classmates had many questions. But this youngster had more exciting displays to share.
She brought in the top of a calf’s skull, the brain and part of the heart,
which she and her dad had dissected. The students were thrilled! Her dad acknowledged that not many schools would support allowing a youngster to bring in dissected specimens. A comment on social media said the best part of small rural schools is the interactive and hands-on learning. These are obviously attributes that the families who are part of New Brigden School appreciate most.
The students are also encouraged to show appreciation to the staff. A staff member was showered with flowers, special messages, a breakfast sandwich, a new Flames hat and a pizza and ice cream lunch on her birthday. That’s not a common occurrence in most schools.
This isn’t the first time the New Brigden School has been faced with possible closure. In 2017 parents in the hamlet won the fight despite having only four students enrolled. Nevertheless, the parents noted by 2020, the school would have six times as many students enrolled, the residents raised $72,000 to keep the school open, and parents agreed to volunteer to take care of the school’s maintenance.
Although the Prairie Rose Public Schools sent out an information pack-
age to the families on April 29, it will not include information on what parents believe is the best part of small rural schools - the personal interaction. But the package will consist of information regarding enrolment, facilities and maintenance, transportation and finances, and will be made available on the school’s website for public viewing. Families and board members will have the opportunity to study this informa-
tion before the scheduled May 13th public meeting, which will be held online at 7:00 p.m.
After this meeting, the public is invited to send written submissions to the board for consideration. People can also apply to make an in-person presentation before the final decision will be made at a public board meeting on June 29, 2021.
New Brigden School, January 2021. | PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
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Alisha Venturato, Keilan Venturato and Quinten Tye
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
I read a quote that said, “It’s easy to believe in freedom of speech for those with whom we agree.” It’s a relevant quote, since freedom of speech is being jeopardized by Bill C-10 which has been proposed by Canada’s Heritage Minister, Steven Guilbeault. Bill C-10 will ban “hate
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speech” including “hurtful” language against politicians. It is described as a harmless bill to bring big tech giants under control, and if successful would force social media platforms to remove content which is considered to be harmful. A regulatory body will be formed to decide what is harmful and what is not.
Originally, it was said that posts from everyday citizens like you and I would be excluded by a specific exemption. However this special exemption was quietly removed at a parliamentary committee. According to the Heritage Minister, once a post or content is considered “harmful” it would be taken down within 24 hours of
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By Robert Blagen Youngstown, AB • 403-779-3859
The land of milk and honey: Unbelievable that the Human Race could screw up such a country as we have. We have the most “Milk and Honey” of any country in the world, but we have been screwed up by politicians and greedy corporate corruption. It’s gotten so bad that nobody trusts anybody. The government has so many stupid regulations and environmental laws that you can’t build a pipeline or open a coal mine. It’s gotten so
bad that you can hardly start any business, and if you do, it will take at least ten years to jump all the hurdles. In that time, nothing changes. You still have to dig up the ground and put the pipe in, same as you would have ten years ago, but you would have cost the company ten million dollars for no good reason. I wonder if the BS will ever get better, or will it get worse? With the “greenies,” “global warmers,” and the “climate changers,” political
correctness has made everything so much worse that it doesn’t look like there is any light at the end of the tunnel. Yet, despite all the problems and setbacks, the country seems to struggle ahead. It just shows where there’s a will; there’s a way forward despite all the roadblocks. Thank God for our honest local small businesses! It gives us hope for all humankind!
being flagged. Supposedly the purpose of this bill is to create a level playing field, however experts say the bill’s true powers would be to censor and control what Canadians see, read, hear, watch and even post on line.
Since the early 1970’s, Canada has had legislation in place to protect our ability to communicate our thoughts and values without government interference. This bill will not only prevent Canadians from doing so, but will also introduce a huge expansion of governmental powers.
Nevertheless, Guilbeault unveiled the censorship bill saying, “My job is to ensure the safety and security of the Canadian population. That’s what I’m here for. I think it’s going to be a really good remedy to a number of problems, but it won’t solve everything. One of the issues I’ve learned, looking at different models, is you shouldn’t try to tackle everything from the get go.” In other words, this bill would just be the beginning of further government control. What would be introduced next ... fines?
He rationalized that the goal of tighter internet control “is to create a safer
environment for all people online and not just for a handful.” He also said he had “seen too many examples of public officials retreating from public service due to the hateful online content targeted towards themselves.”
I doubt politicians are even aware of a huge percentage of content that’s targeted towards them online, because they have staff who handle their communications. As for everyday citizens like you and I, we are perfectly capable of deleting or ignoring any online content that we find hurtful or harmful. We do not need the government to do it for us.
Guilbeault also touched on his role as a father, saying “As a dad and a stepdad to six kids, I know more can and should be done to create a safer online environment.” That is a really nice sentiment, but ultimately it is a parent’s responsibility to ensure the online safety of their children, not the government’s responsibility.
He also said the bill will protect the “core values shared by Canadians”. And therein lies the problem, because not all Canadians share the Liberals’ core values.
Guilbeault spoke with confidence saying “Like you, we believe that no Canadian should suffer from online abuse without recourse. That’s why we will be introducing this legislation very soon. Once the bill is tabled there will be further consultations by a parliamentary committee, and once the bill is adopted - and I’m confident it will - there will be further consultations. Keeping you safe online is one of my priorities in this government,” he concluded. Is this bill about “safety” or about “government control”? Canadians of all political stripes should agree that government should not be regulating what we can say on social media.
Please sign petitions that are on line, phone or email Members of Parliament, because Canadians need to fight this bill.
You can contact me at joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Dear Oyen Echo,
I have been an Oyen Echo subscriber for many years, I am unsure of the exact date my subscription expires. I have enclosed payment for myself and my mother Shirley Vanstone (93 yr). She is a resident in the Oyen Seniors Lodge. We like the new format, content and photos and are relieved you have purchased the paper and it will be continued. Diana is to be commended on her many dedicated years and contribution to the Oyen community.
Yours sincerely, Rema-Lynne Huston
I was shocked and saddened to see the editorial cartoon of George Floyd with the caption, “Now the knee is off” in the Oyen Echo. Was his death a tragedy? Yes. Should we idolize him, a convicted felon who was high on illegal drugs and resisting arrest? No.
Anyone paying attention during the trial of policeman Derek Chauvin knew that the jury was intimidated. They were sequestered ONLY during deliberations, so they drove home every day of the trial through the burned-out streets of Minneapolis, saw the protests and Marxist BLM threats of more nationwide violence, burning & looting if the verdict was “not guilty” on all three charges. The jurors obviously feared for their lives & their families, loss of their homes and jobs if they delivered any not guilty verdicts. That is mob justice. I believe that the riots, arson and looting will start all over again when any black person is fatally injured by the police. Yet, the media and BLM groups ignore the many black-on-black killings, including young children, in major US cities every week. That is a disgrace.
Mary Ruth Olson New Westminster, BC
Keilan’s wish comes true!
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The Make a Wish Foundation interviewed Keilan’s mom, Alisha, in an effort to condense his story, share it and let people know what their donations are supporting.
As for granting a wish, April explained that a family member or medical professional could refer a child. “Some critical illnesses are automatic to get a wish. Any that are not automatic are passed on to a medical advisory committee of experts for approval,” she said. “Keilan’s syndrome is not super common, so he did qualify. He has up to three years to decide and make his wish. But he’s a fishing kid, so we’re betting it will have something to do with that. When Keilan is ready,
we’ll be ready, and the funding will be ready,” April said.
Of course, his wish will be granted when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, the foundation sent him a welcome package with all kinds of fun stuff in it.
Funds raised from events held in the area go towards granting local wishes, like Keilan’s. One of the events that will help generate funds to go towards Keilan’s wish will occur in September 2021 at the Historic Reesor Ranch, located near Cypress Hills Provincial Park. The event is the 10th Anniversary Cypress Hills Wish Ride, where riders pay a pledge to go on a 2 km or 4 km trail ride. Numerous local sponsors also support the
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event. The motto of the event is “Ride a trail ... Grant a Wish”.
Jody Olsen is a longtime friend of Keilan’s mom. Both Jody and her daughter participated in the event for the first time last year. At that time, the event raised $37,000 with 120 riders participating. She enjoyed it so much that she plans to do it again this year, especially now that she knows her friend’s son Keilan will be benefiting from the fundraiser.
“I don’t know if a lot of people know about the ride, but I’d like to do it every year. This year it’s going to a boy we know, and it’s a great cause. They have a silent auction and sell raffle tickets for a smoker, which Peavey Mart donated,” Jody explained. “People can contact me with donations and pledges, and I will take them when I go on the ride. I want to collect as much money as I can to support the cause.” Jody’s address is Box 97, Cereal, AB S0J 0N0. Cheques can be post dated for Sept. 11, 2021. You can Facebook message or call or text her at 403-664-1640.
It seems like a warmer weather pattern is finally happening. Alas, no rain or moisture in the same forecast, but man, has it been cool. I planted some sweet peas last week, and I couldn’t get over how cold the soil felt.
I have heard and seen some cow/calf pairs being moved to pasture. Another sign that seeding will soon be on the horizon. Shaune was flying last weekend and saw several outfits seeding at the Valley and south. I imagine a few units have started up here and more to begin next week. Drills are parked in front of shops or quonsets as they are gone over one last time. I wish everyone a smooth planting season with soaking rains to bring up the crops. Congratulations to Oyen Daycare on
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their very successful online auction, which ended this past Sunday. Donations were amazing. From local recreation activities including the pool and golf course to homemade baked treats (the community “Grandmas” really stepped up here), excellent Mother and Father Day packages utilizing local businesses, homegrown beef packages, branding and harvest meals, homemade quilts and so, so much more! The bidding was very fun to watch. The result was an amazing amount: $11,455. What generosity! The young children of our communities will benefit from this gift.
This is my final column for a while. The next correspondent is Wanda Molzan. Wanda will be reporting Sibbald news from May through August. Please call or text her with news. Take care, everyone.
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Mother Nature is surely flexing her muscles these days. We are still experiencing some yo-yo effects in the temperature department, at risk of sunburn one day and risking frostbite the next. One nice thing to come out of the rain and snow we had last week is the greening up of the grass. I also noticed the trees are budding out too, so hopefully, they will survive the frost we have been getting. Also, seeing lots of birds and bugs flying about, it does look as if spring has sprung!
I want to extend my speedy recovery wishes to Cindi MacQueen Nance, recovering from injuries sustained after a quad accident. I hope she will be able to come home soon.
From what I have heard, the proposed School of Excellence Green House Project has been approved, and work will be getting started on it shortly. It is exciting news for the school as well as the community.
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It’s been a very long time since I wrote a news column not because of virus and its shut-down of all things social but because I was missing the deadline! I apologise for this and will try to do better in the future.
It’s been a warm and windy week here. The grass is starting to turn green, and the gophers seem to be out in full force. Farming season is almost in full swing. Be on the lookout for slow-moving farming equipment on highways and backroads.
Mark your calendars; there’s a come-and-go shower planned on Sunday, June 13th, for Rachel Bigelow (Bride elect of Reed Didychuk). 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 110 2nd Ave. West. (The Turner’s
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There’s a town-wide Garage Sale planned for Saturday, May 15th. Contact Chynna Kuhn to register at 403-664-8592.
The Rec. Club is selling 50/50 tickets again this month. The next draw will be made on June 7th. You can get your tickets at The Store, Skappak’s Farm Supply or from a Rec. Club member.
We send our condolences to Wally and Freddi Skappak on the passing of their niece Rosemary Koch of Calgary.
BOOK Notes
by Tricia Fischbuch
**The library is currently operating through curbside service only**
Curbside service is available during regular library hours. Contact the library to arrange a pick-up day for your items. Materials can be ordered through the TRACpac app or www. tracpac.ab.ca. We can also take in-house requests; contact the library and we will put something together for you!
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“I’m the only one who knows what happened to those girls…” In this gripping suspense debut, the first female sheriff of a small Ozark village investigates a disappearance that echoes the crimes that shattered her town decades before.
Sincere sympathy is extended to all the Schonhofer family on the passing of Simon’s brother George Schonhofer of Medicine Hat on April 27, 2021. He was eighty years of age.
Best wishes for a quick return to walking to Bob Thompson who underwent knee surgery. He is recovering at home.
And we wish Godspeed to Arthur Jaques who will have surgery in Calgary next week. We hope all goes well for you and we hope Covid doesn’t interfere in this plan.
Sending well wishes to Sandy Dancey, recovering at home after having surgery in Calgary last week.
Acadia Valley broke ground on the new hall today. A small ceremony was held with M.D. of Acadia CAO Jason Wallsmith.
Thanks for reading this week. I will end with a quote from Oprah Winfrey, “I will end with a quote from The Beatles, “Here comes the sun, and I say, It’s all right.”
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The wealthy elite of the late 19th century were the likes of John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan and Henry Ford, industrialists who amassed their fortunes as so-called robber barons or captains of industry.
They created massive personal wealth by monopolizing huge industries, driving out small competitors, engaging in unethical business practices, exploiting workers and paying little attention to their customers or competition.
21st Century robber barons
The tide was changed in the United States only when antitrust legislation was enacted and their powerful monopolies were broken up.
Today’s so-called robber barons or captains of industry run digital monopolies, using similar 19th century tactics to drive out competition, exploit customer’s personal information, avoid taxes and engage in highly unethical business practices.
Most notable are Bill Gates (founder of Microsoft), Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), and Google’s co-founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Facebook and Google’s anticompetitive duopoly is responsible for more than 300 Canadian newspapers in the last decade closing their doors due
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Today, 75 per cent of Canada’s digital ad market goes into the pockets of these two multi-media giants. They are 21st century robber barons—taking much and giving little in return.
Sadly, Google and Facebook aren’t even competitors. They have segmented the market between Google (search) and Facebook (social media), allowing each to pick off the same advertisers and never compete against one another.
Monopolies always control the marketplace for their own financial gain, but today these two powerful duos, Facebook and Google, are also undermining democracies and causing untold disharmony and instability worldwide.
Many democratic governments are finally waking up to this reality. Canadians want and
need high-quality journalism and investigative reporting. The ECA Review is proud of the work it does to report on local governments, public interest stories, cultural and sporting events. Our goal is to connect communities and people in East Central Alberta and hold government and business leaders to account.
Google and Facebook employ no journalists and make only token efforts to separate truth from fiction. In fact, their algorithms favour sensation, fiction, and misinformation.
Sensational lies and conspiracy theories attract a lot more eyeballs than facts and truth. The more eyeballs, the higher the ad revenues. Whereas, independent news publishers have a legal responsibility to ensure content is truthful and accurate, Google and Facebook have no obligations to vet content for authenticity or legality.
News Media Canada in September released a report, Levelling the Digital Playing Field, highlighting the unfairness and dangers the current structure has for the survival of Canada’s free press and truth.
Facebook and Google have gained dominance of the media marketplace because of preferential regulatory treatment, negotiating leverage, preventing entry of ad tech competitors, deciding media winners and losers, abusing publishers’ intellectual property rights and paying no fees to the producers of original content, the free press.
The dominance of Facebook and Google also harms Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Facebook employs only a handful of Canadians and each pays little or no Canadian taxes.
In contrast, the Review employs 19 full and part-time employees and
stringers, pays corporate taxes and municipal taxes in three communities. Australia and France have passed legislation, and Canada and others are exploring legislative solutions that would provide a level playing field. Although such legislation is extremely necessary and urgent in the short term, it will only be when U.S. legislators dust off their antitrust legislation and break up the power of these 21st century robber barons, that the future of the free press and truth can truly be secured.
Brenda Schimke, ECA Review
Schimke has been a guest journalist for the ECA Review for over three decades and in 2018 won The Charles Hawkins Memorial Trophy for Best National Editorial for circulation 10,000 and over, and three International Golden Dozen awards in 2008, 2018 and 2019.
Farmer’s Market gearing up for another season
By Delaine Volk
We think that the last snowflake has fallen, so it is time once again to start thinking about the Farmer’s Market.
On April 26 the committee members, executive and two employees of the Town of Oyen met to discuss this year’s Farmers’ Market.
Betty Walker has stepped down as market manager and will be taken over by Delaine Volk.
Joan Mick has resigned as secretary and Candace Clampitt has agreed to replace her. We wish to thank Betty and Joan for their many years of dedication and time committed to BCAS FM. They will still be present at markets in different capacities.
At this point in time, Covid is still very much ruling
his ugly head - so many restrictions will still be in place as last year. So do not look for many changes this year. Luncheons at this time will be take out only but we are looking at the option of moving picnic tables to the north end of the curling rink/east doors of the arena. It was brought up whether pre-booking your meals with the sponsoring luncheon providers might make it easier for them to estimate how many meals to make and reduce food waste. Any groups interested in providing lunch at the FM must apply to AHS two weeks prior to their meal date for a food handling permit.
We are looking at June 11 as start up date. If you would like to book a vendor table or provide a luncheon please text or call Delaine at 403-664-0320.
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2020 Oyen Lions Club Scholarship Winners
Gage Lemare is one of the lucky recipients of the 2020 Lions’ Scholarships. He is very excited to be pursuing a career in aviation. He remarked that this money will help him reach his dream of becoming a commercial pilot. He is currently enrolled at Medicine Hat College in the two year Aviation Management certificate program. Fred Beynon was proud to present him with his cheque, as he had been one of his junior high school volleyball coaches. Gage attended Warren Peers School in Acadia Valley from Kindergarten to Grade 9, and graduated from South Central High School in June 2020. Gage hopes to return to this area and open his own crop dusting business, and continue to volunteer in the community. His parents are Dave and Wanda and they have set great examples by working hard in their careers and being committed to their community.
| PHOTOS BY FRED BEYNON, SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Keely Hayworth is the other fortunate student to receive a 2020 Lions’ Scholarship. She is following her recently discovered passion for nursing with the four year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of Alberta. She attended New Brigden School from Kindergarten to Grade 8, Oyen Public School for Grade 9, and graduated from South Central High School in June 2020. She learned valuable lessons from role models during her sports, in addition to her time dancing and volunteering with Tara’s Academy of Dance in Consort. Keely hopes to combine her love for helping people and travelling in the future. Keely’s parents are Ardell and Tara, and she is very grateful to them for showing her how to build businesses, how to be great community volunteers, as well as supporting her pursuits, and encouraging her to work hard and find her niche.
