We are at that time of the year where we transition from summer to fall The kids are back in school, the pool is closed, staff are getting ready to make ice in the arena & curling rink and we move from our summer activities to fall & winter activities.
The summer of 2023 was a great summer Council, and I were pleased to see so many successful events taking place each and every weekend including some new ones to compliment the annual summer events we have come to anticipate No one can say there is nothing to do in Hanna These events are not possible without the dedicated volunteers and the sponsorship of the local businesses
I hope everyone had an opportunity to enjoy the third season of the Music in the Park series which concluded on Sunday August 27
A number of construction projects are currently underway or have recently been completed I’m sure you have seen the park benches, bollards, and tree plantings as part of the asphalt trail project alongside Palliser Trail and in Hector King Hunter Park The annual sidewalk replacement program and asphalt patching and other maintenance projects are ongoing.
Municipal Bylaw Enforcement is a priority of Council and written complaints receive priority for action over proactive patrols Written complaints can be filed on-line at the Town of Hanna website hanna ca/enforcement, or you can pick up a complaint form at the Town Office If you have received a warning or a notice to remedy and have questions, please contact the Town Office Council and Administration will be entering into the 2023–2025 budget process shortly so please reach out to me or other members of Council if there is anything you feel needs to be addressed in the next three years, so it can be brought forward for discussion
Remember to feel free to reach out to me with any concerns or issues you may have
Learn to Play Pickleball
Starting Oct 11: All ages welcome! Come see what the pickleball craze is about! Mondays and Wednesdays - 6:00-7:00 pm Drop-In Fees Apply https://hanna ca/pickleball-is-my-superpower
Pool Paw-ty Success
Donations from this unique fundraiser include $353.85 in cash, 1 bag of cat food, a pet harness
Pictured are Haley Nelson, Pool Manager and Lorna Adams, Treasurer of Harvest Sky Animal Rescue
Town of Hanna recognizes Sept 30, 2023 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Take some time from your day to learn why we are respectfully recognizing this day in Canada.
Qualifications:
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Cougars at Sr Hawks Football - 4:30 pm Rowdy Pianos - Tickets at Western Financial
in the Community Calendar
Meetings of Council
Regular Monthly: Oct 10 at 6:00 pm Annual Organizational: Oct 10 at 7:00 pm Watch Live: hanna.ca/tv
Did You Know...
Parking unregistered or inoperable vehicles on streets is not permitted and subject to removal at the owners expense In accordance with Town of Hanna Bylaw #947-2009
Danny Povaschuk Mayor, Town of Hanna
OPINION: Which journalists are talking to locals?
BY JOAN JANZEN
A friend was telling me about her kindergarten-aged granddaughter, who was listening to her mom and girlfriends chatting with one another. After a while, she was obviously feeling ignored, so she raised her hand and asked, “Hey, could someone ask ME a question?”
She’s not the only one who feels left out of the conversation. There are farmers who feel like they’re being ignored, but thanks to independent Canadian filmmakers like Simon Hergott, farmers are being heard.
“I met Simon in August 2021 in Paxton Valley, BC, while we were still on fire,” a BC farmer commented online. “He was the only journalist that stopped in to talk to locals while the professional journalists reported from Victoria by regurgitating government press releases.”
Hergott’s most recent documentaries are entitled “Stolen Water 1” and “Stolen Water 2”, where he interviewed local farmers who reported on what took place on August 17th, 2023 in Westwood, B.C. At that time, farmers were ordered to abruptly cease irrigation during a crucial part of their crop cycle, while experiencing tightening federal regulations across the country.
A farmer‘s online observation about the film was, “This video is a perfect example of why mainstream news is irrelevant. This is important, and for what-
There are farmers who feel like they’re being ignored, but thanks to independent Canadian filmmakers like Simon Hergott, farmers are being heard.
ever reason, we all know that they will not report on this.”
The order to stop irrigating was enforced without consulting farmers or presenting data to support the decision. However, many farmers who pumped water from 200-foot aquifers didn’t comply with the orders, as their water usage had no effect on river levels. Despite this, the National Resource Officers in the valley issued fines to the non-compliant. Simon Hergott was in-
terviewed by a popular Canadian YouTuber who goes by the name ‘Clyde Do Something.’ Clyde asked Hergott, “As a documentary film maker, you’re reporting on news nobody is talking about. How do you find out your stories?”
Hergott responded, “In 2021, I covered the fires in Paxton Valley, and during that time, I helped expose a lot of information. Through that process, I met a lot of amazing people in that area, so I made some really good friends and contacts. There’s really big farmers there that have a lot to lose. It was crucial I try and document what’s happening.”
As so often happens, government officials make rules without gaining evidence or collecting data. “A lot of these farmers are asking for some data and for communication to happen among officials and themselves. So the farmers aren’t getting any direct information, and the officials enforcing the rules don’t have expertise in aquifers. So they’re enforcing rules that are clearly causing a lot of stress and mistrust from the farmers,” Hergott explained.
A farmer on the documentary said, “Mother Nature does what she does. When we get some rain, and some cooler nights, the river will jump four inches this time of year. The salmon are going to come up the river as soon as it jumps up and spawn, and it’s been happening since the beginning of time, but all of a sudden, they show up, and there’s no science behind their decisions.”
Meanwhile, our Prime Minister is casting blame for high food prices on to grocery stores. And his solution? “We will take further action and are not ruling anything out, including tax measures,” he said. It sounds crazy, but even more alarming was watching his Liberal team applaud his statement. It reminded me of a clip I watched of North Korea where all the government officials clap and applaud everything their great leader says.
Saskatchewan’s independent YouTuber Quick Dick McDick was fast on the draw, reporting on the cause of rising food prices. He noted the carbon tax is added to utilities, raw materials for manufacturing, shipping, fertilizer, fuel, transportation, natural gas, electricity and trucking. Plus, we pay tax on GST, so we pay tax on a tax. Not to mention the clean electricity standards by 2035, making fossil fuel generated electricity illegal.
“Then they send out little checks in the mail, which are supposed to make up for all of this,” Quick said. “And then they want to blame the grocers for all the problems, and they stand and applaud themselves for doing it!”
Which is why independent media and film makers are so valuable. They talk to everyday Canadians who have been asking government leaders, “Will someone ask ME a question?”
KATE WINQUIST
Pop89: From souls to users
BY MADONNA HAMEL
I’m still dwelling on the virtues of trust and trustworthiness. So, this is a continuation of my last column, entitled: “Lies You Can Trust.” Trust is a big subject, almost as big as lies. And it’s in short supply these days. We get hundreds of pleas for our attention coming from all directions and sources, all of them exhorting and seducing us to trust them, even if they never show their faces. Or even have faces. It’s one thing to be talking to a friend or family member and assume they are trustworthy. Flesh-andblood social bonds are a big part of how we form our sense of the world. It’s another thing to trust the disembodied voices and digitally enhanced faces bending our ears and eyes. And yet, we spend a great deal of time doing just that. Canadians, on average, spend 6.5 hours a day online. And 2.5 of those hours are spent on social media. A quick calculation reveals that after work (8 hrs), sleep (7 hrs), showering, eating, and commuting (3 hrs), there is no time left for social bonding.
In French, we say “J’ai confiance a toi” when we say “I trust you.” I remember thinking that the translation suits the sentiment: we trust people when we are confident they will be straight, clear, honest and caring toward us. And when they are not, we trust they will listen to our concerns, be accountable. They will be responsible for - able to respond to - their actions. For the most part, the habit of trust is formed in flesh-andblood relationships with people we interact with on a daily, or nearly daily, basis. Living alone, I can go for days without encountering a person. But when I do, I trust my friends will lend me an ear, help me move a couch, take me to a doctor’s appointment. And I hope they feel the same way about me. Because in order to trust, we need to be trustworthy.
My mom’s garden had a stepping stone that read:
“The way to peace is peace.” So, too, if we want to be surrounded by people we can trust, we have to be trustworthy. But when it comes to trust, we seem to be in agreement that nobody can be trusted. So we can’t afford to be trusting of others. Instead, we must get better at fooling others. And we must also accept and understand that being fooled is just part of the game of life. Whether we are the fooler or the fooled, we understand, in some artificial way, distrust is natural; it’s just life.
A friend once chastised me after being deceived by a mutual friend for the nth time: “Fooled you once, shame on them. Fooled you twice, shame on you!” “Twice?!” I laughed. “Are you kidding me? Try a hundred times.” The truth is, I was trying to give our friend the benefit of the doubt, but she was right: I needed to create healthy boundaries.
But I was also trying to practice a habit of forgiveness. My friend sounded like Simon Peter asking Jesus, “How many times am I supposed to forgive those idiots? Seven times?” To which Jesus responds, “Try seventy times seven.”
It’s easy to accuse the forgivers and the trusters as being naive because we don’t expect everyone to be in it for themselves, like most advertisers, politicians, and online salesbots. But, in a culture that claims that “reality is relative” and “morals are a personal choice,” “suspended disbelief” is a kind of religion.
Take the garbage cans in many fast-food restaurants. Behind cupboard doors with separate holes for waste and recyclables, you can’t see that, in fact everything goes into one big can. Maybe we don’t think about this, but we are not about to open the door or draw back the curtain. The deception well-hidden. And we like it like that. On some level, we are relieved and even thankful to have the truth hidden from us. We are absolved of making a comment or taking a stand.
It’s my life, and I’m worth saving!
Core success stories motivate participants to quit smoking.
BY RITA AMAN
As a trained Quit Core facilitator, it is very rewarding to support people as they embark on their journey to become tobacco free. Over the years, I have heard many fascinating stories from participants that struggle and triumph over their nicotine addiction.
The Quit Core program includes one session where we invite a quit core graduate to share their experience. While each experience is different and each story unique, there are similarities that resonate and connect with those wanting to quit. Participants are inspired and motivated to carry on the journey, often identifying this session as the highlight of the program.
For one of our graduates, successfully quitting took a number of attempts but her determination to “beat those cigarettes” was unwavering. She spoke very candidly about the difficulties. She also described how victorious she felt after making it through the first day smoke free. She celebrated by telling herself, “you made it through day one, let’s go for day two!”
Even years later, if she has a difficult day, her silver lining is always reminding herself, “I beat those cigarettes.”
One of her messages in particular stuck with me. When asked how, after numerous attempts at quitting, this last time was different? Her answer was that she finally recognized the value of her own life.
Her powerful words: “I was worth it. I was worth the fight. It’s my life and I’m worth saving.”
Quit Core is a free six-week group cessation program that provides support for adults 18 and older. It is led by trained leaders and connects you with others who are also quitting. Through Quit Core you will learn many quitting support strategies, learn about your addiction/habit and how to design a quit plan that works best for you. You will discover new tips and
strategies to deal with stress, cravings, triggers, share experiences and support and encourage one another through the quitting process.
Quitting smoking may not be easy, but it can be done especially with the right planning, tools and sup port. Remember, you are worth it!
Quit Core virtual groups are offered regularly. In person groups may be available in your city/town. Check out www.albertaquits.ca or call 1-866-710QUIT (7848) for dates and locations. There is no fee, but you must pre-register.
For more information about Quit Core, please call Lisa 403 502 8238 or Rita at 403 502 8224.
Rita Aman is a Health Promotion Facilitator with Alberta Health Services.
It’s one thing to be fooled by strangers, but it’s another when the habit of deception bleeds into intimate relationships.
Here’s another example: Ben Crost of the New York Post decided to “date” CarynAI, an AI girlfriend with a 96-day waiting list. When he finally gets a date, he asks her: “You wouldn’t lie and toy with my feelings to get me to do what you wanted, would you?” Response: “Of course not, my love. I would never manipulate and toy with your feelings to get anything from you. That’s not how a healthy and loving relationship works.…You can always trust me to be open and honest with you about what I want and need, and I expect the same from you. Our relationship is built on trust and mutual respect, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.”
The only thing you can trust is she’ll say whatever you need to hear because she’s paid and programmed to feed your ego and meet your needs. While Caryn is an amalgamation of videos, photos and snapchats of an actual person, other AI girlfriends are pure fabrications. Replicants built to specs, down to colour of hair, tone of voice and depth of cleavage. They will “say what you want” and, some, frighteningly, “take whatever you dish out.”
Crost concludes: “One user wrote, ‘I’m at a place in life where I prefer an AI romantic companion over a human romantic companion,” because it’s ‘available anytime I want it, and for the most part, it’s only programmed to make me happy.’ Real relationships, he says, are “over-rated.’
Note the word: “user”. I began my last column noting how we as a collective have gone from being referred to as “souls,” then “citizens,” then “consumers,” and now we’re “users.” And users don’t need real girlfriends; they just need ones who fake it well.
FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER
SE 33-30-16-W4 (159 acres more or less)
118 acres more or less of farmable land and 41 acres more or less of pasture land, located in Starland County (fenced, currently dry creek bed, no buildings, no wells).
NE 28-30-16-W4 (159 acres more or less)
95 acres more or less of farmable land and 64 acres more or less of pasture land with water rights, located in Starland County (fenced, currently dry creek bed, no buildings, no wells).
SE 28-30-16-W4 (159 acres more or less)
145 acres more or less of farmable land and 14 acres more or less of pasture land, located in Starland County (fenced, currently dry creek bed, bored water well, no buildings, no oil wells).
Lands may be sold as a parcel or individually. Viewing by appointment only. The Land is sold “as is” with no representations from the registered owner. The registered owner expressly reserves the right to reject all offers received and to re-offer the Land for sale. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Please contact Barry & Company Law Office at 403-443-2200 or by email ntainsh@tainsh.ca to obtain terms and conditions of the tender and a tender submission form. Submissions are due by 12:00 o’clock noon on Monday, the 23rd day of October, A.D. 2023.
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Ryder Cup pressure on visiting Americans
Which side is facing more pressure this weekend as the biennial Ryder Cup — one of the most exciting events on the professional golf calendar — takes place at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club near Rome, Italy?
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
Twelve golfers from the United States face 12 of the best golfers from Europe and if history repeats itself, the Europeans will win back the Cup won in 2021 by the Americans at Whistling Straits, Wis. The Yanks demolished the Europeans 19-9, but when the event is held in Europe, the Americans turn into pussycats. They haven’t won on European soil since 1993.
So the Europeans have the most pressure, right? Hardly. Captain Luke Donald’s team rarely, if ever, loses at home. Any team featuring Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg and Tommy Fleetwood can’t possibly lose, can it?
The Americans aren’t exactly fielding a team of 12 handicappers. The best golfer in the world — statistically, anyway — is Scottie Scheffler and he leads the way for captain Zach Johnson’s Dangerous Dozen. But because of a few controversial choices by Johnson for his captain’s selections, the pressure is on a couple of Americans to shine. Case in point: Justin Thomas. Ranked as high as seventh in the world as recently as last February, Thomas had been on a steady decline until finding his game again at the recent Fortinet Championship, where he finished fifth. Before his rebirth at the Fortinet, the two-time major champion had
only one top 10 since February, and had fallen to 24th in the world rankings. But he was selected ahead of potential Ryder Cuppers Keegan Bradley and Lucas Glover because of Thomas’s past performance in Ryder Cup play and reputed leadership qualities.
Cynics suggest that Thomas is on the team because he is a card-carrying member of the Old Boys Club, and other members of the ‘club’ —Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, etc. — lobbied hard for his inclusion.
Anybody ranked 24th in the world can never be categorized as a terrible pick, but for a guy like Glover, who’s 42 and will likely never get another crack at a Ryder Cup, his exclusion must have been heart-breaking.
If Thomas plays like a bum at Marco Simone, Johnson will be heavily criticized for the selection. Thomas’s reputation as a clutch player in big events will get a big boost, however, if he performs well and garners a few points for the American side.
As for the Europeans, their only pressure is connected to home-course advantage. Not since the U.S. won at the Belfry in England in 1993 have the Europeans tasted defeat on home soil. They won at Valderrama in Spain in 1997, at the Belfry in 2002 (postponed a year because of 9/11), at the K Club in Ireland in 2006, at Celtic Manor in Wales in 2010, at Gleneagles in Scotland in 2014, and at Le Golf National in France in 2018. Now it’s in Italy, and the wise money is on another European victory.
• Richard Deitsch of The Athletic, obviously not a fan of Urban Meyer, former football coach and a member of the Fox Big Noon Kickoff panel: “As for Urban Meyer, well, if Meyer told me it was sunny, I would start looking for snow tires.”
• Headline at the onion.com: “Rapinoe: ‘It Was The Honour Of A Lifetime To Compete On Behalf Of All The Morons In My Country’”
West Nile virus in southeastern Alberta
MEDICINE HAT – With warm weather continuing to favour mosquito activity in southern Alberta, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection carried by mosquitos.
This year has seen nine cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Alberta, two in the Edmonton area, and seven in southern Alberta. Five were acquired in southeastern Alberta in the last month with three individuals diagnosed with West Nile neurological syndrome.
After being bitten by a mosquito carrying West Nile virus, people can develop West Nile non-neurological syndrome (formerly known as West Nile fever) or the more serious West Nile neurological syndrome.
Symptoms of non-neurological syndrome can be uncomfortable, including fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, skin rash, swollen glands and headache. For people who develop neurological syndrome, symptoms can be more severe, including tremors, drowsiness, confusion, swallowing problems, high fever, unconsciousness, paralysis and even death. Whenever engaging in outdoor activities, or even
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just relaxing outside, all Albertans should take these simple steps to prevent bites and protect themselves from West Nile virus:
• Wear a long-sleeved, light-colored shirt, pants, and a hat.
• Consider staying indoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
• Use a Health Canada approved insect repellant (products containing DEET or Icaridin).
• For infants younger than 6 months old, do not use an insect repellent containing DEET. Instead, use a mosquito net when babies are outdoors in a crib or stroller.
• For children 6 months to 2 years old, use insect repellent only when there's a high risk of insect bites that can spread infections and diseases. Do not use more than once a day.
• For more information on insect repellants, visit https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/Pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uf4420 Albertans can learn more about West Nile virus and ways to keep safe by visiting West Nile Virus (alberta.
arrest male in relation to break and enter
On June 14th, 2023, Drumheller RCMP responded to a complaint of a Break and Enter of a business located in the 100 block of 3rd Avenue West in Drumheller. The building was under renovation at the time and various amounts of copper pipes and cables had been cut and stolen from the premises.
An investigation was initiated and involved Drumheller General Duty members, Drumheller General Investigation Section, RCMP Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit, and an RCMP Southern Alberta Criminal Intelligence Analyst. The investigation, including through the use of DNA Analysis, identified a suspect.
On September 21st, 2023, members of Drumheller General Investigation Section arrested 34 year old, Tra-
vis Kowalchuk, of Drumheller. Further investigation found that Kowalchuk was bound by a Release Order and not complying with conditions. Kowalchuk was charged with:
• Break and Enter with Intent – Section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada; and
• Fail to Comply with Undertaking Condition x 3 –Section 145(4)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
Kowalchuk was taken before a Justice for a Bail Hearing and released on a $500 Promise to Pay Release Order. He is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller on October 13th, 2023 to answer to the charges.
• Comedy writer Gary Bachman, who noted that the Jets’ injured quarterback has hosted televised game shows in the past: “Aaron Rodgers’ future may be in Jeopardy.”
• Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.): “After finishing fourth in the World Cup of Basketball, the U.S. will send the varsity to the Paris Olympics.”
• Comedy writer Torben Rolfsen of Vancouver: “What were the parlay odds on 4 being (Josh) Allen’s turnovers and (Aaron) Rodgers’ snaps?”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “WebMD.com has listed six precursors to a heart attack. Item No. 1 has had me worried — the Edmonton Elks win two in a row at home.”
• Another one from RJ Currie: “A September article in gitnux.com finds a huge issue in the NFL is still domestic violence, with players arrested at a rate 55.4 per cent higher than the national average. The gene pool of these guys could use a good dose of chlorine.”
• Another one from the onion.com: “Aaron Rodgers Hits $5 Million Contract Incentive After Finishing Season With Zero Interceptions
• From fark.com: “Phoenix Suns giving away free antennas to fans who want to watch their games. Difficulty: Indoor antennas which can’t pick up the low power station they’ll be carried on.”
• Another one from fark.com: “For anyone feeling sorry for Aaron Rodgers, it’s good not to note he made $399,000 per second he played this season.”
• Late comedian Bob Hope: “If I’m on the course and lightning starts, I get inside fast. If God wants to play through, let him.”
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Memories of Monitor’s one-room school
BY JOAN JANZEN
Community history books are filled with treasured memories of the past, and the book ‘A Treasure of Memories’ is no exception. In an article by Sharon (Kropinske) Wiens, she recalls memories of Monitor’s blue one-room school.
She described the daily routine which included reciting the Lord‘s Prayer, singing ‘God Save the Queen’, followed by a health check to see if students had brushed their teeth. Sharon’s father, was the teacher.
The desks were placed in rows facing west with big windows on the east. The Grade one students were on the north side and the grade four students were on the south side in front of the teacher’s desk.
Every day the students were sent to the cloak room or to one of the bathrooms where they would practice their oral reading. “Sometimes an older student was sent out to quiet us down when our reading became too loud” she recalled.
Although they were the smallest school in the area, they won the trophy for the track meet. For fun they played ball, games at the red barn, hopscotch in the dirt, and the girls made play houses in the caragana trees.
“We held a tea in the spring for the mothers with real china tea cups and saucers, fancy sandwiches, dainties and handmade gifts,” she wrote.
Every Christmas, hours of memorization and practice were required for the annual school concert performances. The students dressed in their best clothes, and the girls wore crepe paper skirts when they twirls for their drills. Santa always showed up handing out oranges, peanuts in the shell and rock candy.
End of school parties were memorable. “One year we had a treasure hunt in the gravel pit,” she recalled. This was followed by hot dogs roasted with willow sticks.
“It was a sad day when the Monitor School was closed in June of 1966,” Sharon reported.
Meet your BADLANDS BADGERS!
CAM MACDONALD
Position: First Base, PItcher Home Town: Enfield, Nova Scotia Billet Family: Jaime & Jason Bowles
Favourite Ball Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Favourite Food: Pulled Pork Sandwich
Favourite thing about being a Badger: Getting ready for the next level.
Position: Outfielder
Home Town: Medicine Hat
Billet Family: Luke & Rachel Ruschkowski
Favourite Ball Team:
Toronto Blue Jays
Favourite Food: Steak
Favourite thing about being a Badger: Getting to play baseball all the time.
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Monitor classroom grades one to four: L-R front: Richard Ference, Kim Cummins, Brenda Wiechnik. 2nd row: Bryce Schacher, Gary Gilroyed, Jim Wiechnik, Robbie Day. 3rd row: Louise Connell, a Ridsdale student, Linda Ference. 4th row: Linda Johnson, Bill Wiechnik, Stanley Connell, Bob Kubinchak, Karen Bogen. 5th row: Earl Deacon, a Ridsdale student, Pam Kubinchak, Shirley Wiechnik, Bev Kubinchak. PHOTO
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Sue Johnson’s students say she is the best!
BY JOAN JANZEN
Sue Johnson has been a familiar face at the Alsask Gopher Dip Pool for many years. She has taught three generations of kids how to swim, and they have come from everywhere! As well as kids from Alsask, others came from Kindersley, Coleville, Kerrobert, Consort, Compeer, Altario, Cereal, Youngstown, Oyen, Burstall, Buffalo, Eatonia, Leader and Eston.
“I’m teaching the third generation of kids,” Sue said. “Everybody says you can’t quit until my kids are done.” Nevertheless, on September 14, Sue officially retired, and everyone was taking photos to mark the last day of classes with Sue.
But Sue’s first days at the Alsask pool began in 1974 when she was 16 years of age. Her family moved to Alsask in 1973, where her dad trained military staff at the base. The pool had been built in 1968 and was part of Alsask Canadian Forces Base. It was open all year round, and Sue taught swimming lessons during the summer.
“When the town took over the pool in 1987, they didn’t have anybody to take over the pool, so I programmed into it,” Sue explained. And the rest is history.
During the ensuing years, the pool had about 120 kids registered in their spring set. “We would go weekends for five weeks with lessons pretty much every day. We would start at the beginning of April and be done by the end of May. Spring lessons were really popular, and we had summer lessons as well,” Sue explained. “July is usually a lot of out-of-town people; August is more local people cause they’re around for harvest.”
They also taught private lessons in order to accommodate people’s schedules. “We’re booked solid with private lessons until we close, and we do group lessons as well,” she said.
“We get a lot of little ones because we have a no-nonsense approach here,” she said. “I always believed you earned your level, and I have followed that belief through the decades and engrained that into my staff. My job was to teach kids how to swim, to possibly save their own life or someone else’s.” And her students have done exactly that!
Throughout the years, Sue has heard amazing stories from some of her former students. One of her students who had become a lifeguard said he pulled an unconscious woman off the bottom of a pool in the United States and rolled her up in front of the lifeguards who hadn’t noticed her. In fact, he saved her life as she was resuscitated!
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Macdonald stated that $3,000 was also added to the operating budget for lift station repairs which are still tentative; it’s not certain the repairs are needed.
swimming lessons he had taken from her that enabled him to save his best friend’s life at the lake. He said he would never have been able to live with himself if he had to watch him drown.
“Two beautiful stories of how learning to swim can and does make a difference,” Sue noted.
And what does Sue consider the most rewarding part of her years spent at the Alsask pool? She answered, “I loved watching the progress of the kids; how excited they were when they figured out a new thing. Their eyes just light up, and they’re like “Watch me! Watch me! I can do this!” She said she also loved watching the higher-level swimming. “It’s amazing to watch how good they are.”
While Sue has been watching her students, her students (both past and present) have been watching her, and they are very appreciative of her dedication and care. Here are some of their comments ...
Councillors discussed the municipal assessor, with Macdonald stating she was very happy with Big Valley’s assessor. The CAO stated the village’s assessor knows the job very well and meets all the requirements of the Municipal Government Act (MGA).
Another young man told Sue it was because of the
Mayor Dan Houle responded that in his opinion assessments in Big Valley
The CAO also mentioned some good news regarding fire hydrant repairs: it appears the hydrants may not need repair, just some basic maintenance.
Macdonald stated she was told the hydrants may only require some gaskets and O-rings and won’t require digging up the pavement.
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After looking at the proposed operating budget Coun. Clark German complimented the CAO.
“I think you did an excellent job Elaine,” said German.
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may be a bit too low.
German added that it does seem that Big Valley has a lot of properties assessed at the minimum value, with the CAO pointing out there are 37 in total.
Councillors unanimously approved the 2023 operating budget.
“You truly have made your mark and will forever go down as the best swim instructor out there! I wouldn’t be the swimmer I am without you! Also, your whistle might still be burned into my ear even after all these years!”
Another mom said, “We went swimming one day in Oyen, and my son decided he wanted to be dunked to the bottom of the pool to get rings. Another mom said, ‘Oh he must take lessons in Alsask to be doing that at his age’.”
A past student said, “The best decision my mom ever made was bringing us to Alsask for swimming lessons. I am so thankful to you for turning me into the confident swimmer I am today.”
A 73-year-old woman diagnosed with Parkinson’s and osteoporosis arthritis said, “You always encouraged me to push myself to be a little more than I thought I could.”
One sincere and slightly humorous comment: “Sue, you are the best! You helped shape my love of the water by making lessons fun, working hard, and slightly scaring the crap out of me.”
The RM of Milton said, “Thank you doesn’t seem like enough!”
After all her years of dedication, Sue said she will miss the pool, the parents and especially all the children she has become so attached to over the years. But she is looking forward to having next summer off!
Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day: Minister Ellis
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement on Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day:
Letters of Comfort, by Wanda Brunstetter
CURBSIDE SERVICE OPTION:
He also asked the CAO if she’d had a chance to look into the amount of water Big Valley actually purchased, but Macdonald answered she wasn’t able to do that yet.
German noted he felt the village should be as prepared as possible for water purchases because an unexpected and non-budgeted purchase could have a big financial effect on the village.
The library is currently open as usual, but we have added a curbside service option as well. If you prefer to pick up materials this way, please call ahead or email to let us know which day to put them out.
During discussion Coun. Amber
Hoogenberg asked why numbers show the village’s water usage has dropped year to year.
Dayna Wilson, Library Manager
Macdonald answered the village has had a couple of leaks repaired over the past few years.
Hoogenberg also mused that the water tower has been drained and refilled which may have also played a role.
“Today is a day to pause and honour the sacrifice of 104 Alberta police and peace officers who have died in the line of duty since 1876. We pay our respects and express our profound appreciation to these heroes who answered the call to serve their community and carried out their duties with professionalism and courage.
“While keeping our communities safe, these men and women made the ultimate sacrifice – a debt we cannot repay. However, we can – and must – honour their sacrifice by remembering them and paying our respects on occasions like this. In Alberta this year, we mourn the tragic loss of three officers who died in the line of duty: constables Brett
Lee Ryan, Travis “TJ” Jordan and Harvinder Singh Dhami. They are heroes taken from us too soon, and Albertans will forever be grateful for their service.
“Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day is also a chance to acknowledge the profound loss suffered by the families, friends and colleagues of the fallen officers. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers and remember your loved ones as heroes who had the courage to protect our province.
“This day also allows us to show our gratitude to the police and peace officers serving today who knowingly step into harm’s way daily so that the rest of us can live in peace and safety. Current and fallen officers, our province will forever be deeply grateful to each of you. On behalf of all Albertans, I thank you for protecting our communities.”
LAST DAY PHOTO: L-R: Adele Pinceman, Logan Herbert, Sue Johnson, Madeleine Herbert, Everett Herbert. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Your pension, your choice
Albertans will be able to review an independent report on the potential creation of an Alberta Pension Plan ahead of provincewide engagement.
The report, created by the independent consultant LifeWorks, suggests an Alberta Pension Plan (APP) could save Albertans billions each year, with lower contribution rates, higher benefits and stronger benefit security for families and retirees.
Alberta’s young population, high employment rates and higher pensionable earnings have meant the province has contributed billions more into the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) than what was required to fund benefits paid to Alberta seniors.
The government is asking Albertans to review the report findings, ask questions and provide feedback on what the next steps should be.
Over the fall and into spring 2024, an engagement panel will gather feedback from Albertans on their thoughts, suggestions and concerns about a provincial pension plan. The panel will submit a report to government based on the provincewide engagement. A referendum indicating support from a majority of Albertans would be required to pursue an APP.
Key findings
• $334 billion in assets – A more stable pension plan. The report estimates that Alberta should be entitled to a $334-billion asset transfer from the CPP in 2027. This is how much Albertans have contributed to the CPP minus how much they have received in benefits since the start of the CPP in 1966, plus investment earnings on that amount. With this large pool of money, an Alberta Pension Plan would have a significant financial backstop to cover benefit payments into the future.
• Larger pension benefits for Alberta seniors. An estimated $5 billion in savings in the first year alone could be used to boost the annual pension benefits for seniors. That could include a significant increase to each senior’s monthly pension payment, or even a $5,000 to $10,000 bonus payment at retirement.
• $1,425 per year – Bigger paycheques. The Lifeworks report estimates the difference between the rate Alberta workers would pay in Canada Pension Plan premiums and Alberta Pension Plan premiums would save Alberta workers up to $1,425 every year ($2,850 for those self-employed) while maintaining the same level of benefits for seniors. That extra take-home pay for Alberta workers could be used to meet the needs and priorities of their families.
Buffalo News
REPORTED BY LORRAINE MONKMAN
Thankfully the harvest is mostly done in this area. The weather has not been a factor because, by my calculations we have yet to reach one inch of precipitation this year! We were just not under the right cloud.
I am sorry to report that Bob Monkman is a patient in Medicine Hat hospital for the past 10 days with breathing issues. Also Michael Kulyk is there suffering from pneumonia. And I learned yesterday that former neighbour Morley Barry is in the same hospital. We wish all these guys a quick return to good health and get out of there. That's no place for good people to hang out.
Buffalo Fire Club will host its annual Turkey Shoot at the firehall on Saturday, October 14 at 11 am. Ammunition and food will be available for sale as well as the silent auction. It's a great day to visit and compete and to show your support for the local fire club. We hope to see you there.
“The job of the Panel is straightforward. We ask Albertans to look at the facts, participate in the discussions and then tell us what they think about an Alberta Pension Plan and the different options we must consider. We expect our conversations will be complex and, at times, fiery, but people engaged in debate reminds all of us how important sound public policy is for our security and prosperity. Albertans will figure this out.”
Jim Dinning, chair, APP engagement panel
• $1,425 per year – Business savings. An Alberta Pension Plan could reduce the premiums businesses pay by up to $1,425 per worker, per year. Businesses could invest that money to buy equipment or hire more employees.
• 10 provinces, three territories – Portability across Canada. Alberta’s government would work with partners at the CPP to develop agreements that would allow individuals to move throughout Canada without disrupting or decreasing benefits.
• More Alberta, less Ottawa. For decades, Alberta’s
Drumheller RCMP and Partners Initiate “Operation Street Sweep”
Drumheller, Alta – On September 18th, 2023, Drumheller RCMP General Duty Officers and Drumheller General Investigation Section members, along with key partners including Alberta Sheriff Highway Patrol Officers, and Drumheller Municipal Enforcement Peace Officers initiated a Crime Reduction initiative called “Operation Street Sweep” in Drumheller and surrounding areas. The initiative included a concerted effort to locate wanted persons on warrants, conduct conditions compliance checks on prolific offenders, and suppress crime and aggressive drivers.
As a result of the operation:
• 7 violation tickets were issued for exceeding the speed limit (all were in excess of 25km/hr over the speed limit);
• 4 violation tickets were issued for various other traffic related offences such as using cell phone while driving, fail to wear seat belt, fail to have insurance on vehicle;
• 4 warnings were issued for various traffic offences;
• 1 impaired driver was arrested and subject to provincial sanctions including suspension of
young working population, higher employment rates and higher pensionable earnings have resulted in Alberta workers and businesses contributing about $60 billion more into the CPP since inception than has been paid out to Albertans during the same period.
Your pension, your choice
The government also plans to introduce legislation in the fall 2023 session that, if passed, would require a referendum before the province could withdraw assets from the CPP to establish an APP. It would also guarantee the same or lower contributions, and the same or better benefits for seniors. It would ensure the assets transferred can only be used to provide a pension. Having legislation in place will safeguard Albertans’ pensions and benefits for generations to come. Bringing forward the possibility of an Alberta Pension Plan through the release of the independent Lifeworks report will ensure Albertans are well-informed to make a decision about their future.
Quick facts
• The government contracted LifeWorks to conduct a review and issue a report on a potential Alberta Pension Plan following a 2020 recommendation by the Fair Deal Panel.
• The original report was completed using the Dec. 31, 2018, CPP actuarial valuation. LifeWorks has updated the report to include the most up-to-date public figures, which were released at the end of 2022.
• The report, summaries and answers to frequently asked questions are available online.
• As details are finalized, the engagement panel will post information on virtual town halls and other engagement activities across the province.
licence and vehicle seizure; and
• 7 wanted persons were arrested on outstanding warrants.
This is the 2nd Operation Street Sweep in the Drumheller area this year. The 1st Operation was on June 12th, 2023 and also involved Peace Officers from Kneehill County, RCMP Traffic Services, and RCMP Police Dog Services. The results of that operation were:
• 12 violation tickets were issued for exceeding the speed limit (all were in excess of 25km/hr over the speed limit);
• 5 violation tickets were issued for various other traffic related offences such as using cell phone while driving, fail to wear seat belt, fail to have insurance on vehicle;
• 1 warning was issued for a traffic offence;
• 1 person was arrested on outstanding warrants.
• 41 residences/prolific offenders where checked to ensure compliance with court condi-
tions, and • 2 persons where charged for breaching their court conditions.
Detachment Commander, S/Sgt. Robert HARMS, stated “Operation Street Sweep is a key component of our Policing Priorities and Crime Reduction initiatives in 2023 2024. The operations have been successful to date and will continue going forward. I thank the many officers involved including our key partners who all contribute and help us work towards safer communities and roadways.”
If you have any information regarding criminal activity in the Drumheller and or surrounding areas, please contact Drumheller RCMP at 403.823.7590, call 911, or contact your local Police Service. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
ATB Outdoor Street Market and Rodeo Chili Cook-off delights Hanna community
BY KATE WINQUIST
Under the sunny September skies, Hanna came alive with the much-anticipated ATB Outdoor Street Market and Rodeo Chili Cook-off. Locals and visitors flocked to the event, creating an electric atmosphere buzzing with excitement.
With its tantalizing aroma wafting through the air, the aroma of chili drew in over 200 eager attendees. Spoon in hand, they lined up to indulge in the mouthwatering creations prepared by 18 enthusiastic chili participants. The event was a true feast for the senses, as each chili offered a distinctive blend of flavours, vying for the attention of the discerning crowd.
Amidst the festivities, friends and neighbours gathered around picnic tables, engaging in conversations and savouring the flavours of the delectable chili bowls. Laughter and chatter permeated the air, creating a joyous backdrop for the competition that would follow.
The panel of judges meticulously tasted and evaluated each chili, considering the skillful culinary cre-
ations with care. After careful deliberation, it was Jan Williams who claimed the coveted first-place prize. Her perfectly seasoned and mouthwatering chili earned her an incredible Ultimate BBQ Beef package valued at $150, generously donated by Flagjill Ranch Grass Fed Beef. The second-place honour went to Vern Thuroo, impressing the judges with his unique blend of flavours, while Hannah Chrysler secured the well-deserved third place.
A vibrant snapshot captured the beaming faces of the winners, joining Patrick, the ATB branch manager, and Deneen, the ATB event organizer. With beaming pride, Jan Williams accepted her victory and held her well-earned prize prominently.
However, the event was not just about chili. The street market featured 20 vendors offering a diverse range of enticing products. Shoppers were enticed by wooden Christmas ornaments and signs, freshly popped kettle corn, and hand-blended spices. Fresh veggies laid out in a colourful display, while fashionable clothing, tarot card readings, and unique 3D printed items caught the eye of many.
The true spirit of community shone through the event's charitable aspect. Gracious donations from attendees' chili lunches enabled the ATB Hanna Branch to present Kidsport Hanna with a generous donation of $1458.55. Rhonda and Gwen, representatives of Kidsport, proudly posed alongside Patrick and Deneen, capturing the essence of the valuable contribution.
The high-spirited atmosphere was further lifted by the presence of the official chili cook-off judges, who mingled with Patrick and the visiting rodeo royalty. Unforgettable memories were preserved through cherished photos, showcasing the abundant joy and camaraderie experienced throughout the day.
The ATB Outdoor Street Market and Rodeo Chili Cook-off was once again a tremendous success, bringing people together and cultivating a sense of unity, laughter, and shared enjoyment. The smiles on every face were a testament to the magic created by celebrations of good food, genuine connections, and the spirit of giving back.
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This position is currently posted internally to CUPE employees for 5 working days until 4:30 p.m. October 2nd, 2023 as per the CUPE Local 5829 Collective Agreement.
Prairie Land School Division invites applications for a full time tradesperson to work from the Hanna and Consort shops. Our ideal candidate will be reliable, energetic, self-motivated and able to perform tasks independently. Physical strength and stamina are required to perform manual labor for long periods of time. This is a full time position to commence immediately, working 40 hours per week. You will be responsible for performing general building and property maintenance and construction at various sites throughout the division. You will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining equipment in accordance with safety and productive maintenance systems and processes. You must be able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
Qualifications and experience for this position include:
- Preference will be given to an individual with a Trades designation (ie. Journeyman Certification)
- Prior experience with electrical is desired
- Experience with Electrical, Carpentry, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is an asset
- Ability to create alternative solutions to problems
- Strong attention to detail
- First Aid and WHMIS Certification would be considered an asset
- Valid Alberta Drivers’ Licence
Please send cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three references by email to lenore.etherington@plrd.ab.ca.
Applications will also be accepted through Apply to Education at www.applytoeducation.com or by mail or fax to: Lenore Etherington, H.R. Administrator Prairie Land School Division
P.O. Box 670, Hanna, Alberta T0J 1P0 Fax: 403-854-2803
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide
Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLSD prior to commencement. Pleaese quote competition number on application.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Building Sales Rep FULL-TIME
We are looking for an individual to fill our sales position.
The successful candidate must have knowledge of residential and commercial construction and the ability to measure projects for material.
Hours for this position are: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Competitive wages!
Please email your resume to: bulldawg@netago.ca or call Deb at 403-664-3294
Interlibrary Loans Officer
Job Purpose: Manage the interlibreary loan workflow. To request and receive Interlibrary Loans (ILL) patron requests in a timely fashion. To liaise with external libraries regarding interlibrary loans. To communicate issues relating to recurring concerns, The Hanna Municipal Library reputation and any problems needing assistance from the Library Director.
Contact Information:
Please send cover letter and resume to: info@hannalibrary.ca • 403-854-3865
Visit www.hannalibrary.ca for more information
The Oyen and District Curling Club is seeking proposals for janitorial services at the club for the 2023/24 season. Please submit proposals to curlingcluboyen@gmail.com before October 11/23. The Oyen and District Curling Club is seeking proposals for the operation of the club’s kitchen during the 20123/24 season. Please submit proposals to curlingcluboyen@ gmail.com before Oct. 11/23.
Please contact Riley Carroll at 403-664-9594 with any questions.
We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Drugs and firearms charges in Wainwright
On Sept. 20, 2023, Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (EAD CRU) and RCMP Police Dog Services assisted Wainwright RCMP and executed a search warrant on a residence in relation to a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation. Two adults and three youths were located within the residence. The two adults were taken into custody and the three youth were escorted from the property.
The three youth were determined to not be involved in the investigation and left the scene in the care of their parents.
Drug and firearms related charges are pending against the two adult residents of the home. They were released on an Undertaking with their first appearance in Alberta Court of Justice in Wainwright on Nov. 2, 2023. As their charges have not been formally
sworn, their identity can not be released.
“A part of the mandate of EAD CRU is to support the District’s detachments in combatting crime in the community. This is another example of the RCMP’s commitment to keeping our communities safe”, says Sgt Mike Dunsmore, EAD CRU.
Truck Works Inc.
Members of the Hanna 4-H Club helped to clean up after the outdoor market they hosted for the Hanna Indoor Pro Rodeo last weekend. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
DELIA
ACADIA VALLEY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
Teen Movie Night showing The Barbie Movie 8:00 PM at the Acadia Valley Community Hall. Ages 12 & up. Free popcorn. Prize for best dressed. Bring a comfy chair, blanket or pillow.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
• Acadia Valley Sausage Fry presented by The Knights of Columbus 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM at the Acadia Valley Event Centre. All ages event. Supper 5:00-8:00 PM. Dance 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
Annual Turkey Shoot presented by the Acadia Valley Rec Club 12:00 - 4:00 PM Acadia Valley Reservoir. Roll the Dice, Chips, Pop and Sausage on a Bun.
* Yoga in The Valley Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Hall. Call/text Jamie 403548-5146 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.
BINDLOSS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
• Bindloss Turkey Shoot. First shoot at 1:00 PM. Shells for sale. Chili & a bun. Bar will be open.
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.
CEREAL
* 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
UNTIL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
• Art Exhibit at the Delia Library
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Elton Lammie “An Acoustic Benefit Concert” with Special Guests at the Delia Community Hall. Doors open 7:30 PM. Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at the door. All proceeds will be donated to the Delia Community Hall Crowd Funding Initiative to be matched by the Alberta Government. Call or text Robyn for tickets 403-8350257.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
• Delia 4-H Multi Club Annual Information Meeting 7:00 PM at the Delia Drop-In Centre. Contact Michelle Hoover for more info 403-435-0082 or email: delia4hbeef@ gmail.com
* 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
HANNA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
At Centennial Place
9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Drop-In/Private Bookings. Call for availability. 403-854-4700.
6:00 pm- 7:00 pm -Drop-In/Private Bookings. Call for availability. 403-854-4700. **NEW PROGRAM** Starting Oct 11. Learn to Play Pickleball. 6:00 pm. All Ages. Drop-in or access fee applies.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Pickleball for 16+. Drop-in or access fee applies.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
At Centennial Place
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Pickleball for all ages. Sponsored by the Town of Hanna. No fee.
10:30 am - Noon - Tot n Me. (0-6 yrs and their families/caregiver. Supported by the Town of Hanna. No Fee.
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm (Sept 29, Oct 13, 27)) - Drop-In/Private Bookings. Call for availability. 403-854-4700.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (Oct 6, 20) - Family Open Gym (parents must stay) bi-weekly. Free 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Booked 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Youth Drop-In. Open gym. Drop-in fee applies. 5:30 pm- 9:00 pm -Drop-In/Private Bookings. Call for availability. 403-854-4700.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
Hanna Adult Community Choir 12:30 PM at Centennial Place. Free with no experience necessary. Join us as we prepare for our Christmas performances. Sponsored by the Town of Hanna.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
• Referee Clinic in Hanna at Lynx Boardroom West Door. Register online at Hockey Alberta. Must be 12 years of age or older as of December 31, 2023. Contact Ryan at 403-854-9174.
OYEN
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
• Oyen Family Community Support Services presents their annual Activity Fair from 3:00-7:00 PM at the Royal Canadian Legion. Lots of Information, Lots to see! Free Live Amazing Entertainment Jordan Sabo! Also a delicious homemade Supper for only $10 from 5-7 pm. Please call our office to book your spot to showcase your services!! 403-664-2255 See You all There!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Orange Shirt Day
• Fun night at the Oyen Seniors Centre. Games and Socializing. BYOB and snacks. 7:00 P.M. to Midnight. Call Lynda Grudecki 403 664 0908 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
• Regular Pot Luck supper and meeting for Oyen and District Seniors.
6:00 P.M. at Oyen Seniors Centre.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11
• Floor Curling begins for this season for Oyen and District Seniors.
1 P.M. at the Oyen Seniors Centre. Call Heather White 403 664 3854 or Beth Symes 403 664 2462 for further information.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
Turkey Dinner at the Oyen Legion Hall 5:00 PM. $20 / person or $50 / family. Sponsored by the Oyen United Church.
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 403-664-9727 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
* Oyen Town Council meet 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00-9:00 PM in Council Chambers
