We often take for granted the convenience of modern plumbing systems. Flushing the toilet is a daily ritual, but have you ever thought about where it all goes? It’s a simple question with a big impact on our municipal sewage treatment systems.
Our toilets are designed to handle three things: human waste, toilet paper, and water. That’s it! To keep it simple, remember and teach your family to only flush the 3P’s – pee, poop and paper (toilet paper). Here are some things that you should never flush and why:
-“Flushable” Products & Wipes:
Even if they say “flushable” on the label, wipes do not break down like toilet paper. They can clog pipes and create costly problems.
-Paper Towels and Rags: Paper towels are thicker and tougher than toilet paper, and they don’t break down quickly. Throw them in the trash instead.
-Dental Floss, Hair & Cotton Swabs: These can easily tangle and wrap themselves around other items in the pipes and form clumps especially when mixed with soap scum and grease. These clumps can create blockages.
-Hygiene Products, Diapers & Condoms: Tampons, pads, and disposable diapers should never be flushed. They are meant to absorb moisture so they don’t break down in water and can expand and block pipes.
-Medications: Flushing old medications can harm aquatic life and our water supply. Properly dispose of them at a pharmacy.
-Grease and Oil: Pouring cooking oil or grease down the toilet can lead to nasty clogs in your pipes and in the sewage system. Instead, let it cool and solidify, then toss it in the trash.
-Litter: Kitty litter can absorb up to 15 times its weight. Even the soclaimed flushable cat litter brands will eventually cause clogs and backups. Not to mention, has anyone heard of the parasite called Toxoplasma?
A Simple Solution: Trash It, Don’t Flush It
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Did You Know: Storing or leaving household garbage in your yard or alley is not permitted It must be in approved containers. In accordance with Town of Hanna Bylaw #947-2009
In accordance with Town of Hanna Bylaw #947-2009
Fire Prevention Week
October 8 - October 14, 2023
Fire Prevention Week is observed annually in the United States and Canada during the week in which October 9th falls to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire.
The NFPA has announced the theme for this years campaign is “Cooking Safety Starts With You!”
Thanks to the members of the Hanna Fire Department, their supportive spouses and employers
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OPINION: The truth will always be revealed
BY JOAN JANZEN
Here’s a funny comment I read: “I had a happy childhood. My dad used to put me in tires and roll me down hills. Those were Goodyears.” After having celebrated Thanksgiving, we can be grateful for the ‘good years’ we’ve had. However, there are examples of people who came out victorious in spite of adversity.
Jim Thorpe was one of those individuals. On the morning of his race in the 1912 Olympics, he discovered his running shoes had been stolen. However, that wasn’t about to stop him! He found two shoes in a garbage can, which he wore in the race. One of the shoes was too big, so he had to wear an extra sock. Despite wearing mismatched shoes and socks, he won two gold medals that day.
Today, we are competing in a different kind of race, and our mismatched shoes could be labelled censorship and secrecy. John Campbell recently interviewed James Roguski on social media regarding proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations.
James said that while more people are aware of the ‘Pandemic Treaty,’ he believes it is functioning as a distraction from a more immediate threat to our rights and freedoms. That threat involves proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations, which, if adopted, would surrender health-related sovereignty over to the World Health Organization (WHO).
“In their own words, the WHO would then be able to implement the regulations without respect for human dignity, human rights and fundamental freedoms,” James stated. “There is an 18-month period in which leaders of every nation can step up and write a letter to the WHO saying they invoke Article 61 and reject that for their nation. Well, they procrastinated and said nothing for 16 months, and there’s only two months left.”
The amendments will be approved by default unless there’s an intervention. Meanwhile, the media isn’t saying anything about it. James said to John Campbell, “What you have been doing is presenting all the information that everyone else is missing. Misinformation is actually the missing information they don’t want you to hear.”
approve. “Our public servants are busy listening to donors and lobbyists. We need to start yanking on their chain and get them to do what we want them to do. They work for us,” he advised. Regarding censorship, Dr. Suneel Dhand pointed out a headline on ‘The Hill’ which declared, “YouTube announces new policies to target medical misinformation.”
The amendments will be approved by default unless there’s an intervention.
The UK’s petition received 100,000 signatures, which they presented and are waiting for a scheduled discussion on this issue. “There has been no media release, no public comments, nothing on the news about this. This is quietly rolling along,” James noted. “But what is with all the secrecy?”
James advised everyone to inform their public servants about what’s happening and let them know you don’t
TO THE EDITOR:
BIG MISTAKE MADE
Yes, Anthony Roda, Speaker of the House, made a mistake, but who hasn’t done that? Of course, Politicians have to blow it all out of proportion. We have a lot more to worry about than this. For God’s sake, this happened 80-some years ago. We have homelessness, Food Banks that are empty, and people living on the streets. The Bank of Canada is bankrupting a lot of people
over high interest rates that are supposed to cure inflation … whatever that is? We have so many important issues that need to be resolved. Forget about the BS and get back to work on the things that really matter. The Speaker’s resignation is more than enough. Let’s get on with things that really matter, and «Poverty» should be number one.
Robert Blagen Youngstown
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be heard who had concerns,” Dr. Dhand observed.
“Unlike in times gone by, nowadays these medical establishments can collude with big technology companies to control the narrative, suppress any dissent, and censor anyone that they don’t like.”
“The platform is going to use advise from regional, local and world authorities as the benchmark to determine what is the truth. Anything that doesn’t follow that narrative is misinformation,” Dr. Dhand said. “The history of medicine has clamped down on alternative viewpoints.”
He listed numerous medical tragedies throughout history that proved the disastrous consequences of rejecting alternative viewpoints. The examples included thalidomide being promoted as a safe sedative for pregnant women in the 1950s and 1960s, which resulted in severe birth defects. Also, fifty or sixty years ago, doctors supported smoking and endorsed cigarette advertisements.
“Millions of people have died over the last few centuries all because the medical establishment want to stick to a narrative and didn’t allow doctors to
Dr. Dhand moved to America fifteen years ago from the UK and became a US citizen several years ago. However, he said the American establishment dislikes doctors like himself simply because he doesn’t mindlessly follow protocols.
He explained, “Whenever I see a directive, the first thing I ask is ‘where has that come from?’, ‘what’s the evidence behind it?’, ‘what are the true benefits?’, and I want to know the absolute risk reduction.” He’s also very particular about doing his own research and seeing if there are any financial kickbacks involved.
“I want patients to be the centre of healthcare. I want every patient to be fully empowered and make a decision only after they know the true benefits and risks,” he added.
Even though we’re facing challenges of secrecy and censorship, we can’t let them hold us back from running our race and winning. Dr. Dhand’s favourite phrase is, “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon and the truth. The truth will always come out in the end.”
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Pop89: Word-jackings
BY MADONNA HAMEL
Dear Reader, not to worry, I am not about to preach once more on the crushing machinations of AI. Although I could go on about how it’s blinding wizardry offers much in the way of no-fuss, no-mess creation - because, let’s face it, there is no creative process involved when we leave creativity up to AI. AI’s a replay of the discovery of the assembly line process with its focus on speed, efficiency and high rate of productivity, resulting in the ultimate good for all mankind: profit. If you are probably concerned, I might just spend another thousand words bemoaning the hole in our lives produced by reducing everything to material gain and how we seem so willing to sacrifice the hard word, the muss, fuss, and all the messiness of digging into life, getting “down and dirty,” getting grassstained and calloused, don’t worry, I don’t intend to.
I will say that I have always loved rolling up my sleeves, getting my hands in the muck, participating in the rawness of life. I had a boyfriend from Scotland who used to refer to me as “a mucky wee pup.” I took it as a compliment. It meant I was participating in the blood and guts of life without worrying about getting dirt in my nails or mud in my hair. I still find it odd that “dirty” is a word used for people who are willing to engage in all manner of sexual adventure because, everyone I’d ever met who claimed to be “dirty” abhorred dirt. Or mud. Or mussed-up hair. They kept a latex interface between their bodies and those of the people they engaged with physically. They weren’t, sadly, earthy, sensual creatures, enjoying the pleasures of a roll in the hay.
And that’s what I want to talk about. No, not sex, but the ways we use and twist words to fit our worldviews and various beliefs. I’ve mentioned the word “dirty.” And I understand that when it gets tossed off with a wink and a nudge, it’s implying a flagrant disregard for “beige sex” or party-pooping Puritan ideas
of the sexual life. It’s worth noting that it is also linked with older traditions’ rules concerning bodily “uncleanliness,” especially pertaining to certain times of the month.
While on the subject of dirt and dust, there’s also “grit,” a word that’s getting a lot of traction these days. “Grit” is one of the 21st Century’s new takes on an old word retrofitted for capitalism, according to John Patrick Leary in his new book “Keywords:The New Language of Capitalism.” The book is a masterful dissection of the smooth sales-language of our age. What thrills me about ”Keywords” is how many words in Leary’s compendium match my own dictionary of suspect language, words that have, over time, been high-jacked by special interests to promote an agenda with which the word was never meant to be aligned. I call this misaligning of language: word-jacking.
As well as “Grit,” Leary examines such words as “Free,” “Engagement,” “Passion,” and “Share”.
And, while I am troubled hearing the language of the sacred word-jacked for smaller and often more selfish and superficial pursuits, Leary is concerned about how the same words are co-opted for commercial purposes. So, we share the same concerns. And it tickles me how a Catholic gal like myself is in complete agreement with a Marxist like Leary.
But it shouldn’t surprise me. Such is the soil of the Social Gospel, which, while we’re at it, has been co-opted by a woke world that has decided to drop the word “Gospel” from the term. In so doing, they have eschewed the “down and dirty” work done by the leaders of the noble movement- leaders like: Martin Luther King Jr., Dorothy Day (of The Catholic Worker Movement) and, of course, Tommy Douglas (who, as a politician sometimes compromised in ways that King and Day would not). As frightened and revolted as both conservatives and liberals are of the words “Marxist” and “Christian,” it is undeniable that, to an important extent, Marx and Christ were after the same
thing: care for the impoverished, repressed, and ignored.
But back to that word “Grit”. My first exposure to the word was when, at a young age, I saw the movie “True Grit.” Based on the novel by Charles Portis, “True Grit” is about young girl named Mattie determined to hunt down her father’s murderer. Mattie had grit, that is: “character,” “indomitable spirit, pluck.” Today, that word has taken on a just-pull-yourself-upby-your-boot-straps tone. Proponents of “urban renewal” employ it now. Inequality is not your problem, explain the disciples of grit from atop their ladders of success. What you wage slaves need is more zest. I admire Leary’s examination of 21st-century “grit” and his exposure of its flagrant disregard for the less fortunate among us. It’s one thing to promote character in kids; it’s another to employ a theory of lack of character as an explanation for their poverty.
I’m relieved to see words in Leary’s book that address our tendency to use “body-talk” when talking about inanimate reality, playing on the old trick of pretending a corporation is an actual living person. Words like: “brand”, (ask a rancher about that one! ), “flexible”, “nimble” “lean” and “robust”, writes Leary “frame our labor as an athletic contest governed by fair and transparent rules.”
Then there’s the “moral vocabulary” of capitalism, which steals from artistic practice, giving an “artisanal” hue to everything that turns a profit. As an artist, I am particularly infuriated by corporate culture using words like “creativity,” “curator” and “collaboration” in the hopes of coming off sounding engaged and adding a certain cache instead of cash to an otherwise deadening and low-paying job. “To care” is the root definition of both “curator” and crate. But it’s coldness and disconnectedness that assumes workers prefer prestige over food.
Days
BY JOAN JANZEN
Harvest operations are being completed early this year. Some communities celebrate history during this time of year by bringing out the antique harvesting equipment and putting on a demonstration for the public. However, it’s interesting to look at photos from the past, when those threshing machines were
actually utilized to harvest crops on the prairies. These photos were captured in Acadia Valley’s history book “Times to Remember”. Even though it was time consuming physical labour, the work crews paused for a few moments while a family member snapped a photo with a large and bulky camera. Some of the names mentioned may still sound familiar in the area.
Right: Vasil Skappak’s threshing outfit in 1933. PHOTOS FROM TIMES TO REMEMBER
In today’s NHL, Canadian goalies a rarity
What’s so special about Vegas Golden Knights’ goalie Adin Hill? In addition to him being a key member of the National Hockey League team that won the Stanley Cup last year, Hill has the status of being the only Canadian-born player to statistically finish among the top 15 goaltenders in the league last season.
Where have all the Canadian goalies gone?
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
A hockey fan has to be old to remember the NHL’s Original Six, but I definitely fit that category and it doesn’t take much brainpower to recollect who tended goal for the six teams. And they were all Canadians, too.
There was Quebec-born Jacques Plante in Montreal, the innovator of the face mask. Aging Johnny Bower of Prince Albert played goal for the Leafs before returning to the nursing home after every game. Glenn Hall from Humboldt, Sask., was the Chicago goalie, and he was famous for throwing up before every game. Eddie Johnston, born in Montreal, was the Bruins’ goalie in the Original Six era. Terry Sawchuk from Winnipeg played almost every game for Detroit Red Wings and Gump Worsley, born in Montreal, kept pucks out of New York Rangers’ net.
Of course, the game has changed. American players in the NHL back then were rarities. The league was a closed shop to Europeans. Russians? No way, Sergei.
Last year, the goals-against average leader was Linus Ullmark of Boston, a Swede. Runner-up was Filip Gustavsson of Minnesota, another Swede. Third was Antti Ranti of Carolina, born and raised in Finland. American Jeremy Swayman and a couple of Russian Ilyas, Samsonov of Toronto and Sorokin of the Islanders, followed. Scroll on down and … finally, a Canadian netminder, Hill, at 15th. Two others Canadians, Logan Thompson of Vegas and Stuart Skinner of the Oilers, made the top 20.
Scanning all 32 teams’ rosters showed only 34.8 per cent of goaltenders were Canadian-born. Four teams — Chicago, Nashville, Calgary and Florida — had not a single Canadian goalie on their rosters. At the other end of the table was St. Louis, which listed five Canadians among its six goaltenders, and Dallas, which had three of four.
There have been numerous Canadian goaltenders with Hall of Fame credentials in the past couple of years — Carey Price, Marc-Andre Fleury and Roberto Luongo come to mind — but it doesn’t take much studying of the NHL stats’ page to realize that non-Canadians are taking over in goal.
Maybe it’s akin to the old baseball saying — singles’ hitters drive Chevrolets; home run hitters drive Cadillacs. In hockey, a similar adage might be that the McDavids, MacKinnons, Crosbys and Bedards drive Lamborghinis while the goaltenders get stuck with Volkswagens.
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er Robert Griffin III, whose parents were army sergeants: “He’s got more moves than a military family.”
• Steve Simmons of Postmedia: “What
I almost have in common in gets 13 hours of sleep a night. I get 13 hours of sleep a week.”
• Canucks coach pre-season loss to Calgary Flames, on the same day Denver Broncos lost 70-20 to Miami Dol phins: “I feel like (Denver coach)
• Headline on yahoo.com, in the midst of the lor Swift-Travis Kielce lor Swift visits friend at work.”
• How does a team score 70 points in an NFL game, asked yahoo.com.: “Miami had the good fortune to draw the seafood-restaurant Dumpster fire that is the Denver Broncos.”
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@TheGregHillShow): “I would say that Travis Kelce has had a lot of big catches in his career. This would be the biggest.”
• David Vincent Kelce-Swift well between the two that she hasn’t even started writing their break-up song yet.”
• Eamon Lynch Euros’ dominance through the first two days of the Ryder Cup: “This is the most lop-sided con test in Rome since the Christians were drawn at home to the lions at the Coliseum,”
• Comedy writer I the only person in this miserable nation who doesn’t care that City Chiefs game and that she has been romanti cally linked to
• Mike Bianchi see where signed by the New York Jets? Hasn’t he suffered enough?”
• Headline at fark.com: “ about how often the Astros are getting hit by pitches while conveniently forgetting that his pitchers hit the other team more often.”
• Toronto’s Steve Simmons of Postmedia: “This would like look nice on paper next season and certainly sentimental: Joey Votto, designated hitter, Toronto Blue Jays. Mom in Etobicoke would like that.”
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What beautiful fall weather we’ve been having! I just love this time of year. We even got a little bit of rain last weekend. I sure hope there’s more to come and lots of snow this winter!
This week, the Knights of Columbus are busy setting up and organizing for the Sausage Fry on Saturday.
Warren Peers School hosted the annual Cross-Country Run at Marshall Field, and it was well attended. Thank you to all the teachers and parent volunteers who helped organize and time this event.
The payments for the Acadia Valley E.C.S. Calendars are due by October 15th. The cost is $15 per calendar. Payments can be mailed to A.V. E.C.S., Box 132, Acadia Valley, AB, T0J 0A0. Or by e-transfer to avecs. info@gmail.com (please put ECS calendar in the notes)
The Acadia Valley Community Club hosted a fashion show in May of this year. It was decided that proceeds would be donated to Halo. As we all know, Halo is a very important service for our community and surrounding areas. The Fashion show made a profit of around $3500. The Community Club decided to top it off by making it a donation of $5000. Rachelle Skappak and Crystal Traub present Halo with the cheque at their office in Medicine Hat. Thank you to everyone who supported the
Rachelle Skappak and Crystal Traub presenting Halo with a $5000 donation from the Acadia Valley Community Club.
fashion show and made this fundraiser such a huge success!
Warren Peers Parent Council is planning a “Gift card survivor” fundraiser in November to raise funds for a Ski trip to Elkwater in the new year. Stay tuned for more details.
The Acadia Valley Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting its annual Steak & Lobster dinner and fundraiser on November 18th. Tickets are $65 each and can be purchased at the M.D. Office.
Here’s the deal: Golden 20’s Christmas Gala hosted by The Community Club is December 9th! D.J. Steve, with tables of fun, is the entertainment this year, and Kelly Skappak will be catering. Tickets are $65 each and can be purchased at Skappak’s Farm Supplies or by contacting Jena Skappak at 403-928-0021.
The Acadia Valley E.C.S. is planning on hosting its annual “Christmas in the Valley” on December 16th. Watch Facebook and The Oyen Echo for more details.
Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s Parish are raising funds for renovations to The St. Peter & Paul Church. If you would like to donate towards this project, cheques can be mailed to Box 629, Oyen, AB, T0J 2J0. Please make a note in the cheque memo “St. Peter & Paul fundraiser.”
Thanks for reading this week. I will leave you with a quote from an unknown author, “Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.”
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we say goodbye to Peggy Forrester. She will be deeply missed by her husband of almost 58 years, Dave; her three son’s Greg (Charlotte), Darcy (Evelyn) and Dean (Terri); brothers Alan (Laurie) Code, Lorne (Karen) Code; brother-in-law Larry Olson; grandchildren Tamara (Peter) Rutz, Kimberly (Marco) Sutter, Mark (Kourtney) Forrester, Sierra, Ashley (Daniel) Bayliss, Chantelle, Rebecca, Josh, Samantha, Taylor and Madison;as well as 14 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Peggy was predeceased by her parents Charlie and Doris Code; sis-
ter Linda Olson; parentsin-law Ernie and Muriel Forrester; brother-in-law Glen Forrester and sisterin-law Barbara Pooley. Peggy will be remembered for her passion for quilting and watching curling (and sometimes doing both at the same time).
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Peggy are gratefully accepted to the Stettler Health Services Foundation – The White Rose Program. Condolences may be sent to the family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements 403-742-3422.
In Loving Memory of Dennis James Byler
JUNE 11, 1955 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Dennis was born June 11, 1955 in Oyen, Alberta. He passed away on September 27, 2023 at St. Joseph Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He was the beloved son of Wesley and Doris Byler and shared his childhood with his sister, Ann. Dennis attended school in Oyen and graduated in 1972-73. After graduating he attended SAIT for a time. His first employment was working for Jerry’s Mens Wear in Oyen for 6 years, following which he opened a pool hall on Main Street and then went on to purchase his own farm as well as contracting in the oil & gas industry for many years. Dennis retired in 2022, while living in Kindersley and later moving to Medicine Hat in the spring of 2023.
watching sports, with his favourite teams including the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Blue Jays. Most of all he had a passion for spending time with those around him, surrounding himself with family and good friends, and sharing his hope of resurrection from the Bible with those who would listen.
Dennis is survived by a legacy of love in his four children; Dustin Byler, Duncan Scheuer (Jen), Kayla Gale (Elijah), Kassidy Scott (Corbin), and Tegan Eckstein (Jackson); as well as his sister Ann Berg (Art), as well as his many grandchildren and nephews who held a special place in his heart.
Dennis loved to spend time camping and visiting the hot springs, particularly Fairmont. He also enjoyed travelling to Hawaii, Mexico, British Columbia, Arizona, and a Caribbean Cruise. He enjoyed
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Shaune and Lee Switzer had grandsons Ellis and Blake for a visit on September 8-12 and their mom Charley joined them for the 11&12.
Trevor, Katie and Charlotte were aloud to go back home after the evacuation of Fort Smith. Charlotte was so excited about being home and also seeing her dog Sherman. Congratulations to Kerry, Brittany, Quinnlee and Maverick on the birth of Sutton Mae on September 18th. The kids were so excited to welcome her home.
Get well to Marvin Molzan who has been diagnosed with Seroposite rheumatoid arthritis. He is starting to get around better now that he has started on medication.
Shaune and Lee were to Manitoba to pick up drill parts and to visit Lee’s brother Ray in Teulon. They also saw Ian and Karin Kilpatrick. They were gone from September 29 to October 4th.
Dennis is predeceased by his parents Wesley &; Doris Byler and son-in-law Michael Gale.
Funeral Service took place on Saturday October 7th, 2023 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Oyen with Brother Lyle Nichols officiating.
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4 mistakes to avoid when hunting
1. Failing to wear the required safety equipment. Wearing the appropriate safety equipment, such as an orange bib, prevents accidents by ensuring you’re seen by other nearby hunters.
2. Using the wrong weapon. It’s essential to use the right equipment, like a rifle or bow when hunting certain types of game. This will make your hunt more profitable and avoid causing unnecessary suffering to the animal.
3. Failing to remain alert. When you’re out in the field, it’s important to frequently scan in all directions. You don’t want an animal, hunter or hiker to break your concentration or cause you to unintentionally pull the trigger.
4. Neglecting to pay attention to wind direction and temperature. When planning your hunt, make sure to keep these factors in mind. The wind direction and ambient temperature can increase your chances of being spotted or influence where animals hide.
In short, never forget that hunting involves risks. Don’t hesitate to ask a professional for advice at an outfitter near you.
Why are more and more women taking up hunting?
For many years, hunting was largely considered a male-only pastime. However, increasingly women are taking up the sport for several reasons. One is that it allows them to immerse themselves in nature and acquire an in-depth knowledge of the forest and its inhabitants. Are you a woman thinking of becoming a hunter? Here’s some information that may inspire you to take the plunge.
BENEFITS OF HUNTING
Many women find joy in being part of an outdoor community that shares common interests, like fishing, camping, hiking and watching wildlife. Both male and female hunters have an enthusiasm for hunting that promotes respect for nature and its resources.
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Additionally, hunting is an excellent way to exercise and spend time in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The relaxing sounds of birds chirping in the trees and the tranquillity of a sunrise can be therapeutic. Walking through forests and along mountain paths also allows you to admire magnificent panoramas that cannot be seen within the confines of a city.
With so many benefits, it’s not surprising that so many women are taking up this ancient sport every year. Hundreds of women belong to shooting clubs or participate in organized hunts, where they develop friendships with others who share their passion for the outdoors and, of course, the pleasure of bringing home healthy, delicious game.
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Brooks RCMP seek witnesses to female falling out of speeding vehicle
On Oct. 4, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., witnesses reported a red Cadillac Escalade speeding through a construction zone on Silver Sage Road in Brooks, and then saw a female falling out of the passenger side door. The circumstances leading up to the female exiting the vehicle are unclear. RCMP believe they have located the Cadillac abandoned on the west side of Brooks.
The female was critically injured as a result of this incident and remains in hospital.
Oyen
RCMP are trying to piece together a time line regarding this vehicle and are seeking any witnesses who may have encountered the Cadillac between Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 5 at 12 p.m.
If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact the Brooks RCMP at 403-794-4400. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 /9TIPS), online at www.P3Tips. com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
and District Seniors Meeting
REPORTED BY BETH SYMES
Thirteen seniors enjoyed a delicious potluck on October 4, 2023. The potluck was followed by the monthly meeting, which twelve members attended.
President Lynda Grudecki called the meeting to order. For the second month in a row, she was the winner of the 50/50 draw! Appreciating her luck, she donated the money back to the organization. The minutes of the September meeting were read and adopted, and the financial reports for September were presented.
Old business items were discussed. Many of these items pertained to the Seniors Hall. The new media equipment of 2 TVs, a projector and a large screen purchased with the Grant, which was designated for media equipment, had been installed during the month by Als Audio of Medicine Hat. Telus will hook the TVs up to Optic TV on October 11, 2023. Repairs to the roof of the Hall are still ongoing. A lock box has been purchased and will be set up to make access to the Hall by members easier. A motion was made in relation to the purchase of a security camera to further protect the security of the building. One Thermostat has been locked, and the second will have a lock secured.
A second group of business items pertained to the use of the Hall. Since the meeting in September, the Hall has been used at least on several occasions for Pickle Ball. Armchair Yoga is a second activity which is being offered in the Hall on Thursday in the afternoon and early evening. Individuals have been gathering in the Hall during many evenings to
play pool and cards. The Monthly Fun Night on September 29 was attended by 13 people who enjoyed playing cards, pool and table games and the socializing that accompanied all the games. The next Fun Night will be on October 27. Floor Curling will begin on October 11, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Seniors Centre and will continue on most Wednesdays for the season, which extends through the end of May. If you have been a regular floor curler, please join us Wednesday. If you would like to explore this as a new activity, please come any Wednesday. Games begin at 1:00 PM. New Rinks are drawn up each Wednesday, so beginning at any time is easy.
The Hall will be prepared for Christmas in November. On November 16, a group of seniors will gather at 2:00 PM to decorate the Hall for the Christmas Season. If this is an activity which you enjoy, please come to contribute your creative talents.
Once again, we are planning a Christmas Banquet on December 6th. The Oyen and District Seniors group will collaborate again this year with a minor hockey group who prepare and serve the turkey dinner. Various tasks for the preparation of this event were discussed at the meeting, i.e. the purchase of supplies, ticket sales, and potential entertainment. Jessie Battrum will be selling tickets for $25 per plate. She can be contacted at 403-664-2515.
Our next potluck and meeting will be held on November 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM. We are always welcoming new members to join our Oyen and District Seniors Group, so please consider joining us.
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ACADIA VALLEY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Acadia Valley Volunteer Fire Department annual Steak & Lobster Dinner. Tickets $65 and are available at M.D. of Acadia.
* Yoga in The Valley Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Hall. Call/text Jamie 403-5485146 for more info.
* Gymnastics - Cactus Gym Club’s Fall Classes start September 9 until November 4 at the Acadia Valley Event Centre. To register or for more info, contact Michelle Hutton at 403-502-3050.
BUFFALO
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
• Buffalo Fire Club’s Annual Turkey Shoot 11:00 AM at the Fire Hall. Food and ammunition will be available. Silent auction all day.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Buffalo Ladies Club Turkey Supper at the Hall 6:00 PM.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
• Buffalo’s “Christmas in the Country” Market at the Hall beginning at 11:00 AM.
BYEMOOR
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12
• Byemoor 4-H Beef Club start-up meeting 6:30 PM at Byemoor Drop-In. For more information call or text any of our leaders: Staci Charbonneau 403-741-4333, Suzanne Sorensen 403-741-8747, or Maureen Smith 403-321-0501.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
• Annual Fall Roast Beef Supper 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Byemoor Community Hall. Adults $15, 6-12 years $8, under 6 Free.
CEREAL
* THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26
• Cereal Athletic Association AGM 6:00-7:30 PM
* Mondays - Cereal Board of Trade BINGO. Doors open 6:30 PM. Bingo starts 7:30 PM at the CJ Peacock Centre.
* Tuesdays - Cereal Cottages Weekly Coffee Time 9:30 AM
CRAIGMYLE
* Wednesdays - 9:30 AM Coffee at Craigmyle
Historic Church
DELIA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11
• Delia In Bloom Meeting 2:00 PM at the United Church
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12
• Senior Meeting 10:00 AM at the Drop In Centre
• Hist Society Meeting 7:30 PM at the Delia Museum
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
• Crib Tourney 10:00 AM at the Hanna Senior Circle
• Vintage Art Party 7:00 PM at the Library
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16
• Elks Meeting 7:00 PM at the Delia Community Centre
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
• Guests from Drum & Morrin coming to play sticks. Come join the fun!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
Noon Pot Luck at the Drop In Centre
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
• 7:30 PM BINGO at Hanna Senior Circle
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
• Hand Hills Lake Turkey Supper 3:00 - 7:00
PM at the Hand Hills Lake Club
MONDAY-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23-27
Scholastic Book Fair at the Library
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23
7:30 PM Ag Society meet at the Curling Rink
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24
• 7:00 PM BINGO at the Community Hall
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
4:30 & 7:00 PM Eat to Thrive at the Library
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26
Book Fair Family Night 3:30 - 6:00 PM at the Library
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
• Halloween Hootenanny Dance 7:00 PM1:30 AM at the Community Hall
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
• Halloween Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM at Morrin
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31
• Creepy Crib Tourney 10:00 AM at the Drop In Centre
* Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:00 AM Coffee & Cards at the Drop in Centre
* Wednesdays - 7:00 PM Cards & Pool at the Drop in Centre
* Thursdays - Pickleball 6:30 PM at the Delia Gym
* Sundays - 10:30 AM DCF Morning Service OYEN
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11
• Floor Curling begins for this season for Oyen and District Seniors 1:00 PM at the Oyen Seniors Centre. Call Heather White 403 664 3854 or Beth Symes 403 664 2462 for further information.
• Walk & Talk Wednesdays 10:00 AM for 1 hour walk. Tea, Coffee and Water available afterwards. Meet at the Adult Learning Office 1113 - 2nd Avenue W. All ages welcome.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12
• Lafine Wind Dedication Ceremony 3:30-9:00 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
Oyen FCSS & CIA presents Halloween Family Dance 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30. Music & Snacks! Admission: $5 Kids, $10 Adult, $25 Family
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
• Stock Dog Clinic at BCAS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
• Turkey Dinner at the Oyen Legion Hall 5:00 PM. $20 / person or $50 / family. Sponsored by the Oyen United Church.
• Stock Dog Clinic BCAS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
• Oyen Fire Department’s Fall Extinguisher Fundraiser Dance at the Oyen Legion Hall. Tickets available at Lijdsman Insurance or any firefighter. Contact Morgan Senkiw at 403664-9727 for donation information.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
• Ref Clinic at the Oyen Arena. Register online at Hockey Alberta. Must be 12 years of age or older as of December 31, 2023.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27-28
• 6th Annual Highway 41 Pheasant Festival
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Regular Pot Luck Supper and Meeting for Oyen and District Seniors 6:00 PM at the Seniors Centre
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24
• Fun Night at Oyen Seniors Centre. Games and Socializing. BYOB and snacks. 7:00 PM until midnight. Call Lynda Grudecki for more information.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 & 2
• Mark your calendar for the Night in Bethlehem production. Watch for more information. FEBRUARY 17 & 18
• Mark your calendar for the Big Country Ag Society Beef Expo 2024 - Pen Show and Youth Show at the Crossroads Centre
* Oyen Town Council meet 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00-9:00 PM in Council Chambers
