Acadia Valley News
By Pat Didychuk
Our friends and relatives in Manitoba are being flooded out, and here we can’t seem to get a drop of rain!! Hopefully soon!
The Sunset Club held their potluck and meeting on Monday with 14 in attendance. We are always open to new members, only restriction must be 50 years of age or older!! We will be holding a steak supper on June 27th. Wednesday afternoon Drop In is open to anyone (does not have to be 50) for cards, games and pool.
Congratulations to BJ and Shelby Skappak on the birth of their new son, Brixton Richard Skappak, born May 25 in Medicine Hat, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz., a brother for Sterling. Happy Grandparents are Warren and Brenda Walter and Richard Skappak.
The Grade 9 Farewell will be held on June 9th. The students are cooking a lunch for the Junior High and Staff. There will be a town parade at 6:30, followed by a short ceremony in the school gym, which is open to the public. Watch for the pictures of the students on the Community Hall bulletin board!
This year’s Grade 9 students are: Deegan Benson, AJ Bowyer, Carissa Kearsley-Breauchesne, Kylie Kostiuk, McKenzie McKain, Jasmine Palmer and Reese Skappak.
Congratulation to all these students and wish you the best as you enter High School!
The DidySmokeIt BBQ team of Roger, Jaime, Reed and Rachel Didychuk did well at the Porkpalooza in Edmonton on the weekend. A special competition was held on Saturday, which was a dish that must include raw honey. Jaime and Rachel put their decorative talents to work and produced a poached pear dessert which won first place and received a very rare perfect score.
THURSDAY, JUNE 30:
Scavenger Hunt • Movie in the Park
FRIDAY, JULY 1: The Creeland Dancers • Dean Smith Band Fireworks • Time Machine
Wheat Kings Ball Game Ball Park Grand Opening
SATURDAY, JULY 2:
Pancake Breakfast • Parade Show & Shine
Centennial Marketplace
Eatonia Centennial Cabaret presents: The Steve McQueen Band featuring Mitch Larock & The 4:54 Band
Friday & Saturday Supper
Catered by Jackie’s Delicious Delights
SUNDAY, JULY 3:
Pancake Breakfast • Sunday Service Community Jam Session • Farewell BBQ
A Childrens’ s Camp is being planned for this summer which will be a free event for all children.
Please phone Holly Dillabough 780405-6979 or email AcadiaVSC@ gmail.com for more information. A reminder that St. Mary’s
Catholic Church Mass is now being held on Saturday evenings at 7:30. Thanks for letting me part of your lives for a couple of weeks and welcome Yolanda back next week. Hope you all have a fantastic week!!
Sibbald News
Reported by Wanda Molzan
Looks like everyone is finishing up with the seeding and now to wait for the rain to come.
On May 6th weekend I was to Sherwood Park to spend the weekend with grandchildren Emily and Ben Molzan while Kyle and Janelle were away, then to Medicine Hat on the 12 and 13 to watch grandchildren Sawyer and Billie while Jeremy and Ashley worked. Congratulations to all of the graduates of South Central High School in Oyen. Special congrats to Joelle Mundt of Sibbald. Best wishes for your next journey of education with the U of A in Camrose.
On May 28 Clark, Gavin, Brielle and Nate were to the Molzan farm to help Kerry with branding.
A lovely Bridal Shower was held on May 28 to celebrate Paige Switzer’s upcoming wedding to Kai Lauridsen, this June. Friends and neighbours gathered in the evening to catch up and visit with Paige.
After biographies of the couple were read, Paige shared a small PowerPoint presentation to introduce the community to Kai and share the story of how their love came to be. Community women very generously donated over $500.00 to Oyen & District Health Foundation, Oyen-FCSS, and the Sibbald Community Club in lieu of physical gifts for the bride. Paige was delighted with these donations and enjoyed the evening of connection and laughter immensely!
On May 29 Wanda was to Hanna to spend the night with her mom and then on to Medicine Hat to watch Sawyer and Billie on May 31 and June 1. Marvin joined her on on the 30 and 31. We were there to watch Sawyer play tball. So nice to see all the little kids out to play sports again.
Can people please contact me with some Sibbald news.
Echo receives honourable mentions at Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association Awards of Excellence
We are pleased to report that The Oyen Echo received two honourable mentions at the annual Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association awards of excellence on Friday, June 3.
Joan Janzen and Kate Winquist received an honorable mention for their photo essay collaboration “Honey Harvest.”
Freelance agriculture reporter, Sheri Monk, also received an
The Echo ARCHIVES
COMPILED BY KATE WINQUIST
5 YEARS AGO (2017)
• Halpenny Agencies bids farewell to Muriel Sletton after 30 years
• The flag flying at half mast at the Royal Canadian Legion #208 following the death of this area’s last servicewoman, Eileen Roberts.
• Community Foundation of SE Alberta celebrates 25 years!
• Legion Taekwon-Do shows skills at wind-up in Oyen
10 YEARS AGO (2012)
• Jennifer Hogan earns nursing degree.
honourable mention for her opinion piece entitled “The Jungle reveals the evolution of the meatpacking business,” which appeared in our March 15, 2021 agriculture edition.
Grazing Land for Sale by Tender Special Areas #3
Land Acres
Full Section 25-32-6-W4M 639
NE 23-32-6-W4M 160
N 1/2 24-42-6-W4M 320
Further details available by contacting Reid A. Wilkie at 403.577.2539 or reid@smithhersey.com
1. The land is located 2 miles SE of hw 886 “S curve” 15 miles south of Consort on 886 and RR32-4.
2. The land is comprised of approximately 1,119 acres of Special Areas grazing lease, has 4 dugouts, set of pipe corrals on NE 25, is fenced as one continuous parcel, and has not been grazed recently.
3. Bids must be submitted to Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law by 4:00 p.m. no later than June 29th, 2022
4. Bids must be accompanied by a certified cheque, bank draft, or electronic transfer to Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law of $20,000.00 as a deposit. All unsuccessful bidders shall have their certified cheque, bank draft, or funds returned to them.
5. If a bid is accepted and the bidder does not proceed with the sale, the deposit of the bidder will be forfeited to the owner of the Parcels.
6. All bids must be unconditional. All bids received shall constitute an unconditional offer to purchase the land.
7. The balance of the bid price will be payable and the purchase and sale transaction will be completed on or before August 5th, 2022, subject to registration of the assignment with Special Areas. The Buyer and Seller shall equally divide the Special Area’s assignment fee.
8. Property taxes and lease payments will be adjusted as of the closing date. Each party will be responsible for their own legal fees.
9. The Parcels are sold on an “as is, where is” basis with no representations and warranties being provided by the owner. Bidders must rely on their own research and inspection of the Parcels to confirm acreage, condition, taxes, and other particulars.
10. The owner will not be obligated to accept the highest or any bid submitted for consideration.
Please forward all tenders and inquiries to: Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law
In Person Deliveries to Office at Roger E. Johnson Enterprises Building - Wednesday Each Week Box 95, Consort, AB T0C 1B0
Attn: Reid A. Wilkie - Lawyer reid@smithhersey.com 403.577.2539
• More than 50 teens left Oyen for the i-Lead youth conference promoting leadership in Sylvan Lake, in what they described as, “the best weekend ever.”
• ATCO Gas celebrates a century of natural gas service in Alberta.
• The family of the late Benjamin and Pauline Anderson will hold a celebration to commemorate a Century of Farming in the Buffalo community.
15 YEARS AGO (2007)
• South Central High School Class of 2007 has 31 graduates.
• Look up ... ‘way up! Horizon blimp soars over Oyen.
• Oyen Lodge expansion and renovations - plans underway.
• Sixteen members attended the May meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, welcoming RCMP Cpl. Terry Link and the FCSS Heather Norris.
20 YEARS AGO (2002)
• A fatal motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 9 at the junction of Highway 41, 4 km north of the town of Oyen. A husband, wife and 16 year-old son were killed at the scene.
• Howard Hains passed away at the age of 85.
• Three new business people were welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce - Ray Spurgeon of Country Videos and Roy and Roxie Pratt of Double R Stitch ‘n Things.
• Local pharmacist, Gordon Johnsen was recognized by the Alberta College of Pharmacists with the Whitehall-Robins Bowl of Hygeia, an award that recognizes contributions to the community.
25 YEARS AGO (1997)
• Local Write On Contest Winners included: Clinton Rude, Valene Miller, Landon Olsen, Darmidy Goodine, Alisia Fieldberg and Brandi Barnes.
• New Brigden was preparing for the Johnner Brothers Social.
• Laura Huston of Sibbald was awarded the Donald Chiliak Memorial Scholarship of $500.
• Acadia Valley reported 6/10” of rain.
30 YEARS AGO (1992)
• The grand opening of the Alsask Craft Centre took place at the former DND school building.
• Three SCHS graduates receive degrees from Bethel College campus, Mishawaka, Indiana: Andrea Neilson, Jack Shields and Joel Zimmerman.
• Oyen and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting Sidewalk Day which coincides with Oyen’s 73rd annual Sports weekend, hosted by Sounding Creek Ball Club.
• Oyen town councillors met and learned that the municipal census had been completed, showing the population was now 1041.
35 YEARS AGO (1987)
• The feature attraction of the “Spring into Summer” promotion in Oyen was the bed race. Eric Gilbertson’s team of Tony Wilson, Warren Getz, John Ruschkowski and Murray Hanewich took home $100 for getting their bed across the finish line first.
• A large crowd attended UFA Farm Supply annual “Sprayer Day”Patrons were treated to hamburgers (920 in all); coffee, white & chocolate milk (420 cups).
• Debora Kohlman, bride-elect of Vernon Brockman was guest of honor at a Bridal Shower in Esther Hall.
• Rita and Brian Dillabough and three children of Cochrane were weekend guests of Rita’s parents Ralph and Marvel Jorgenson. They attended the McClellan anniversary celebrations.
40 YEARS AGO (1982)
• Graduating from the Acadia Valley E.C.S. class of 1982 were: Lindsey Peers, Byron Colbe, Jeromy Bishoff, Louise Niwa, Lana Schmidt, Susan Ibach, Tara White, Pam Jazner, Tera Neilson and Gay;e Niwa.
• “The Queen and Her Court” Rosie Black (most feared pitcher in the world) was coming to Oyen R.C.M.P. Park.
• The new Empress Municipal Hospital was just about completed. The tentative date for the opening was set for August.
• Seniors Bake Sale and Rummage Sale raises $335.25 and $352.78 respectively.
45 YEARS AGO (1977)
• Just over 200 persons attended the Art Show arranged by the Oyen and District Art Club.
• Oyen Lions honor Dr. McCracken with “Citizen of the Year” and Don Bamber for “Lion of the Year”.
• The theme for S.C.H.S. Graduation was “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
Trading freedom for convenience?
Mrs.Jones said to her husband, “I got a text from my mom saying she’s not accepting our invitation to visit because she doesn’t feel welcome. What does she mean? Didn’t you ask her to come at her own convenience?” Her hubby replied, “I sent her a text, but I didn’t know how to spell convenience so I used the word risk instead.”
The definition of convenient is “situated so as to allow easy access to”. Now we see that Mastercard (MC) is introducing a new pilot program that could trade convenience for risk for its participants.
MC has introduced a controversial biometric payment for your convenience. The news story asked the question, how convenient would it be to pay at the cash register by simply showing your face or waving your hand?
We are about to find out; MC has just launched a program called Look and Pay at five grocery stores in a South American city in Brazil where customers can authenticate their identity using biometric information. Customers look at the terminal, which scans their face using facial recognition software, allowing the customer to simply smile or wave a hand.
But are these customers waving goodbye to the right to choose, and the right to privacy and freedom? The president of cyber intelligence at MC described
the technology as exciting and convenient, because customers no longer have to take out their cards or phone when paying for purchases. MC also claims it would shorten wait times in line-ups, provide more security than a standard card, and would be more hygienic, relating to health concerns witnessed during the past couple of years.
However the media did say not everyone agrees we should share our biometric data. A senior researcher with Human Rights Watch noted, that if biometric data is stolen as part of a breech, or compromised in any other way, it is very difficult to recover and stay closely protected again. On the other hand, when you lose your card, it’s a relatively quick process to cancel it without risking having your biometric data stolen.
The Guardian reported that the project has raised concerns about customer privacy and how the data is collected and stored. Civil rights groups also have concerns. Suzie Miles, a lawyer and partner at Ashfords law firm, raised concerns about data storage, commenting that a password can be changed but your smile and wave cannot. Miles explained that if hacked the risk of fraudulent activity could be considerably higher than current payment methods. Although MC has taken steps to protect and encrypt data, the use of
such data will make it more difficult to protect individuals’ rights to privacy.
She also expressed concerns that technology could be used to track, screen or monitor unsuspecting consumers. It’s a valid point since we’ve discovered millions of phones had been tracked during the past two years to see if people were following lockdown regulations.
And we can’t forget about the other new pilot project - Known Traveller Digital Identity (KTDI), in which our government partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF). Canadians were not consulted about joining this pilot project, operated by third-party international organizations. Meanwhile many Canadians are still experiencing the “inconvenience” of travel bans, both within Canada and outside of Canada, without any logical explanation being provided.
If you take a step back and observe all this activity, as well as the introduction of protest laws and censor-
ship to eliminate dissenting voices, MC’s new pilot project may appear much less appealing. Nevertheless, MC is forging ahead with their pilot project, in an attempt to break into the biometric market, which is worth about $18 billion US dollars. The company reports 74 percent of global consumers have a positive attitude towards biometric technology. MC also claims
it is having encouraging conversations with potential partners and is concentrating on launching the technology in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
North America will be next, but is this what we want? Is convenience a priority for you? Are you willing to have your individual power diminished for the sake of convenience? Just asking ...
Fox betting big on Brady as broadcaster
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
Sports fans know with certainty that Tom Brady can do amazing things with a football, especially throwing them for touchdowns while monstrous men are racing after him trying to crush every bone in his body.
We don’t know, however, how he would describe such a play while sitting in a press box high above the field, telling North American sports fans just what transpired, and why. But Fox Sports is willing to wait for Brady to retire from active National Football League duty and then pay him a whopping $375 million over 10 years to do just that.
Welcome to the most recent instalment of The Crazy World of TV Sports.
The extreme goofiness began a couple of years ago when CBS executives became infatuated with Tony Romo’s ability to foretell what was going to happen on the football field, and to explain it in excited and precise detail to viewers. They showered him with a $17.5 million annual salary to sit beside play-by-play man Jim Nantz and do just
that for 18 weeks in a year.
Other big names followed. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman left Fox for ESPN’s Monday Night Football at around $15-$17 million per year. Al Michaels left NBC for Amazon, where he will do play-by-play of Thursday night games for $15 million or so a year.
But back to Brady. Sports fans know nothing about his broadcasting ability, but Fox Sports is on the hook for $375 million so they’ll make sure he gets the best coaching. If he emerges as a dud in the booth, some Fox executive will get fired.
Sports broadcasting is undergoing radical shifts everywhere. In Canada, the old boys’ club — Gallivan, Hewitt, Hodge, McLean, Cherry, Hughson et al — has given way to a more diversified group. Tune in to an NHL game this spring and you might see Jennifer Botterill, Caroline Cameron, Leah Hextall, Cassie Campbell-Pascal or Meaghan Mikkelson describing to fans what they’ve been watching. Diversity has not been limited to gender, either. One of the freshest voices on hockey broadcasts in the last couple years has been Harnarayan Singh, who calls a clear,
precise and informed game on Sportsnet.
One thing the Canadian hockey broadcasters do not have in common with their richly paid cousins in the U.S. is salary. Canadian veterans such as Chris Cuthbert, Elliotte Friedman, David Amber and Ron MacLean command handsome salaries, likely in the half million to million-dollar range, but their paycheques are minuscule compared to the ridiculous salaries paid to the superstar broadcasters in the U.S.
Theoretically, big-name broadcasters are hired to increase viewership, which leads to higher ratings which in turn command more lucrative advertising revenues. But if you believe Tom Brady can generate an additional $375 million for Fox Sports over 10 years, I’ve got a deflated football
Oyen Crossroads Museum is open for the season
By Dylan Berg
Hello everybody! The Oyen Crossroads Museum is back in business for the 2022 summer season. We are excited to once again share the wonderful history of our town and the surrounding area with both locals and visitors alike. Come and see the oldschool Benton Hall, the Hoenig House, our 1950s Greek-Ukrainian Orthodox Church, and many other fascinating exhibits.
We are open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. If you are interested in a tour feel free to drop in, we are located at
312-1st ave east. Also, if you have any pieces of history that you would like to share with us we are accepting artifact donations.
Your museum attendant for the summer will be Dylan Berg, a student at the University of Lethbridge majoring in history and political science, back in town to guide you through Oyen’s history. We look forward to seeing everyone and hope that you have an exciting summer!
If you have any questions we can be reached at 403-664-2330 and oyenmuseum@gmail.com, and don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and Instagram.
CUTTING HAY IN SPECIAL AREAS DITCHES
Ratepayers are advised Special Areas will begin roadside grass control (ditch mowing) for local roads on June 14, 2022.
Alberta Transportation is responsible for roadside grass control on primary and secondary highways.
If you would like to harvest roadside vegetation for hay, contact your local District Office at:
- SA2 - Hanna - (403) 854-5625
- SA3 - Oyen - (403) 664-3618
- SA4 - Consort - (403) 577-3523
to sell you for that exact amount.
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Tines: “San Francisco rookie righty Sean Hjelle, who made his major league debut May 6, stands 6 feet 11. Well, they are the Giants.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com, after the New York Post questioned why the NFL so often fails to address ‘crass, uncouth social-media behaviour’ by players: “I’m thinking we can rule out lack of evidence.”
• Headline at theonion. com: “Embarrassed Man Frantically Clears Search History After Googling Jets’ Playoff Chances”
• Columnist Norman Chad, on Twitter: “Was in a Philadelphia supermarket on Saturday.Bumped into Joel Embiid in the produce aisle. Store manager called it a Flagrant 1 and awarded Embiid two free avocados.”
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “The good news: New Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill says Tua Tagovailoa throws ‘one of the prettiest balls I’ve ever caught.’ The bad news: He’s catching them on the second hop.”
• RJ Currie again: “At the French open, Norwegian Casper Ruud defeated
Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori in straight sets. Put simply: U2 beat U4.”
• Headline at ESPN.com, on Luka Doncic’s one-man show against the Warriors: “Mavs are in a lone-star state.”
• Another one from Dwight Perry: “MLB teams will be allowed to carry a maximum of 14 pitchers on their roster through June 19. ‘Is there a minimum?’ asked the Cincinnati Reds, they of the 5.69 team ERA.”
• Kevin Millar during a Red Sox game on NESNTV, on all the shin guards, elbow pads and the like worn by today’s hitters: “If you’re a first-base coach you need a wheelbarrow these days.”
• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com, on Mito Pereira losing a oneshot lead on the final hole of the PGA Championship when he hit in the water, and then double-bogeyed to miss the playoff: “Didn’t we see this in a movie featuring Kevin Costner?”
• Vancouver comedy guy Torben Rolfsen: “John Daly missed the cut at the PGA Championship. He had to get back to his other gig as a mall Santa.” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
DISTRICT REC BOARD
Oyen & District Seniors’ Assoc. News
By Sarah Smith
1-306-460-7011
Youngstown News
We received about a half-inch of rain May 19, but nothing else measurable since the last column. With these dry conditions, please note that all of the Special Areas is under a fire advisory.
School is finishing up for the year, and the 2021 grad ceremony was held last week.
Congratulations to Corbin Macmillan, Colton Garlock, Lily Stringer, and Scotland Campbell. All the best in your future endeavours!
There are many other exciting things happening with the Youngstown students. Local boys Brady Bignell, Dalton Powell, Jasper Beasley, Kelly Laughlin and Rodney Laughlin have created an aquaponics system with trout. We’re looking forward to seeing the progress of this unique project.
The school greenhouse grand opening took place May 19, with over 100 attendees. There were speeches and a community BBQ. Stop by if you are needing any plants or produce!
Hello everyone! Hope everyone had a wonderful week. We have been busy here at the lodge gearing up for summer. On Monday we had a few games of crib in the morning and continuing on with cards in the afternoon with a few rounds of Whist, after our card games we were treated to some music by the Jorgensons. On Tuesday we painted some lady bug rocks to put in our flower beds, and in the afternoon headed out to start planting some of the flowers in our raised beds out front. On Wednesday we went out again to do some more potting of flowers and in the afternoon we played a few rounds of shuffleboard! Thursday was all about shopping as we had a new company come to visit us, they are called “If the Shoe Fits.” A shoe company. On Friday we did our usual horse races and ending the day we our monthly birthday bash, with of course some cake, ice cream and some entertainment!
On May 31, the kindergarten families enjoyed a year end field trip to the Telus Spark Science Centre in Calgary. They were joined by 3 International students who have been in Youngstown since early February and will return to Brazil June 30. This kindergarten class concludes their year June 2 at Cessford’s track and field meet. Next year’s class will have 2 half-days of orientation June 7 and 9.
The Friends of
Youngstown School Society is also having an online auction to raise the remaining funds for inclusive playground structures and a fall safe surface. Please watch Facebook for the event “Silent Auction for Youngstown School Inclusive Playground”. Auction will close July 6. To make donations or for more info, please contact Angela Paisley, Haley Powell, or Nat Laughlin.
High school rodeo is also coming to a close. Several local kids participated in the Big West Lindale Rodeo on May 22/23, the last one of the season. Congratulations to Rhett Tattrie on winning the 2022 Cowboy Spirit Award! Keldon Powell, Dalton Powell, and Rhett Tattrie are also competing at provincials in Olds June 4-5. Stay tuned for results!
There was exciting baseball action this past weekend as well. The U13 Drumheller Miners (with local players Dustin MacPherson and Kiptyn Connors) won all three games beating Chestermere (15-5), Strathmore (16-11), and Calgary (12-10).
Please note that there are a couple of community events happening soon. A bridal shower for Jaime Campbell, bride elect of Ryan Neigel, is happening June 16 at the Hall at 7 pm. There is also a baby shower on June 25 for Katy Klassen at Connie Goodbrand’s house from 2:30-4:30 pm. For all future Hall and Rec Centre rentals, please contact Regina Johnson at 780-8066570.
Thanks for reading. Have a good week everybody.
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Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume to: Big Country Housing Authority Box 1239 Hanna Alta. T0J 1P0 or by e-mail to: bcha@telusplanet.net
with Section 311(1) of the Municipal Government Act, notice is hereby given that the 2022 General Assessment Notice for all assessed properties within the Municipal District of Acadia No. 34 were mailed June 9, 2022.
Any assessed person(s) or taxpayer(s) who may wish to lodge a complaint in writing, must do so on or before August 16, 2022 to the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board, MD of Acadia No. 34, Box 30, Acadia Valley, Alberta T0J 0A0.
All appellants are required to enclose the appropriate fee per appeal, and if successful the fee will be returned.
If you have any questions, please contact the MD of Acadia at 403-972-3808.
Dated this 9th day of June, 2022.
Jason Wallsmith, Chief Administrative Officer
East Sounding Creek 4-H Beef Club raises funds for charity
BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group
The East Sounding Creek 4-H Beef Club is comprised of 42 members from Oyen, Esther, Sibbald, Bindloss, Cereal and Sedalia. The club is showing their support for two vital organizations serving southern Alberta. Those organizations are the Oyen & District Food Bank and the Helicopter Air Lift Operation (HALO) Air Ambulance.
Greg Norris, a 4-H leader, said, “The whole idea behind the charity steer fundraiser is we’re wanting to see how many people’s lives we can touch with one $1100 calf. And we’re teaching kids to give back to the community.” The calf, its care and feed, were all donated.
The Norris family of Sibbald have donated a steer and its care to the 4-H Club. Feed and supplements for the animal were donated by Trouw Nutrition in Medicine Hat. The steer, named Hot Shot, will be sold during the Hanna District 4-H Market Steer Sale held on June 11 at the Hanna Agri-Sports Complex. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to HALO and the beef will go to the Oyen Food Bank.
Paul Carolan, HALO CEO, said the nice thing about being based out of Medicine Hat is they’re not only closer to Oyen, but also have a direct route through the Suffield
base to Oyen. Paul will be speaking at the Charity Steer Fundraiser, and expressing his appreciation. Rural communities are dependent on the life saving critical care and transport that HALO Air Ambulance provides to southern Alberta residents.
The Oyen & District Food Bank has been an integral part of the community for more than two decades. They provide food bank services as well as emergency hampers when needed. This local food bank helps out between 12 to 16 families every month and handed out 50 hampers during the Christmas season. Approximately ten volunteers donate their time and energy to this worthy project. Bins are placed in various locations where food can be donated and food drives are also held periodically. Of course, cash donations and donations of food by farmers, gardeners and businesses are also a big help in keeping the food bank well stocked.
The East Sounding Creek 4-H Beef Club is showing their support for these two organizations by raising funds through the sale of their charity steer.
In the May 31, 2022 edition of The Oyen Echo, we mistakenly reported that the East Sounding 4-H Beef Club was from Hanna. We sincerely apologize for the error.
Independent Grain and Special Crops Market Analysis
6:30 Breakfast
Bredy’s Country Store
Dale and Joanne cooked a great breakfast.
Twenty years later, they still do.
I was the youngest regular there by about ten years.
The others were my father’s age or older.
Maurice, Gary, Ed, Dave, Jerry. Ken, Peters, Mike and Toby, to name a few.
They were more than happy to share wisdom with a young guy. It was an excellent opportunity to listen.
Often, I would not get the message until later that day or week.
Mike bought and sold feed grain.
He would entertain me by asking what feed barley was doing.
One day he asked me, “Up a dollar or down a dollar?”
That stuck with me and has become more relevant as time goes on.
Watching the markets consists of a whole lot of nothing.
The markets are generally dull, moving sideways through notrade zones or trending in one direction.
Unless you are a short-term trader, the daily price action’s wiggles and squiggles are irrelevant.
It is essential to know your timeframe.
Are you day-trading futures or a producer with a longer-term timeframe?
One strategy is to identify the levels of possible support, resistance, and trend change in advance.
Alerts can then be created for prices approaching these levels of interest.
These alerts free up the reader’s time and headspace for tasks they enjoy and can control.
Remember.
The markets are boring.
Most of the time.
Notice how, following Durum wheat’s dramatic 20% drop in February, the price has moved sideways in a tight range for the
past three months.
The chart also shows how the 10-, 20- and 50- Day Moving Averages have caught up to the price, recently rising with the recent advance in the Durum price.
Markets are boring. Most of the time.
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Trent Klarenbach, BSA AgEc, publishes the Klarenbach Grain Report and the Klarenbach Special Crops Report, which can be read
The East Sounding Creek 4-H Beef Club is comprised of 42 members from Oyen, Esther, Sibbald, Bindloss, Cereal and Sedalia.
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O’SHEA - Michael Darcy O’Shea (April 18, 1957 – November 5, 2021)
Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. - Matthew 11: 28
Michael passed away at noon on November 5th, 2021, with family and his favorite music surrounding him. A special heartfelt thanks is given to the attentive and compassionate 2nd floor, east wing staff in the Benevolence Care Centre, Edmonton. They gave Michael the very best care as he navigated the ever intrusive and debilitating early onset disease, Frontal-temporal Dementia (FTD).
It is an unfortunate
part of life that illness befalls so many wonderful people. Michael was diagnosed with moderate Frontal-temporal Dementia in July 2014, at the age of 57. Within four years, he needed full time care. In December 2018, he was transferred to Benevolence Care Centre, where he was cared for like family.
FTD first took his gentle and caring personality. Next his passion for music was quieted and his guitar strings silenced. Lastly, time would lay an unnatural dust on his hiking boots, and his binoculars would no longer be lifted. Dementia had muted and crumpled our dear Michael, but his eyes still recognized his family, and his fingers would curve to hold our hands.
Although short, Michael’s life was dynamic and effervescent. No matter what he did, he bubbled with enthusiasm and passion to do it better. Always a gentle way, a bright smile, and
SMITH - In honour of our mother, Violet Mary Smith, wife of the late Lloyd Smith. Born October 13, 1920 to May 1, 2022 - 101 years.
She had eight children. Darlene predeceased her in 1943; Lloyd in 2016 and she lost her daughter Elaine Grimes in 2020. Vi raised 3 boys and 4 girls. Most of the family reside in Alberta.
She had 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren. Vi was a consummate baker and gardener in the years she was able to sustain her health. Rest in Peace, Mom!
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an encouraging word for everyone. He had a passion for volunteering and teaching, so contributed whenever he could, in every community he called home, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Bindloss, and Burdette.
Michael was predeceased by his dearly loved parents Neal Alvin O’Shea (2020) and Louise Marlene O’Shea (2019), wonderful son-in-law Colin Scott (2016); Motherin-law Sheila Watson (2009) and brotherin-law Donald Harrigan (1988) He will be loved and cherished always by his wife Marie (nee Watson) of 35 years; daughter Kealey (Colin d. 2016) Scott, grandchildren Callum and Saoirse; daughter Meagan (Craig) Deck, grandchildren Liam and Gareth. He is survived by his sisters Maureen (Alistair) Furtado, and Kellie (David) Wirzba; nieces Mandy Reimer (Sheldon), Kat (Sarah) Furtado, Avril Wirzba; nephews Kevin (Ashley) Reimer, Ryan
Furtado, Bryce Wirzba and Brayden (Eden), with their many children; Father-in-law Roy Harrigan; Brother-in-laws Steven (Sheryl) Watson; Geoffrey (Melanie) Watson; Kevin (Kathy) Harrigan and Sisterin-law Jillian Christy; and their many children, and grandchildren.
Please join the family for Michael’s Celebration of Life service and reception at the Glenview Church of Nazarene (4072 Strachan Rd SE, Medicine Hat, AB) on June 11th at 1:30 pm. The family asks that everyone wear colour to celebrate the energy and enthusiasm Michael had for life.
If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www. saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Michael’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely.
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta Celebrates 30 Years!
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is celebrating 30 years of supporting vibrant, healthy, and caring communities across the region at their Annual Founder’s Day Picnic. CFSEA is a registered charity that creates meaningful connections between donors and local charities for the permanent benefit of Southeastern Alberta. In 30 years, CFSEA has distributed $8,448,000 in grants supporting charities across the region.
CFSEA’s 30th
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Anniversary Celebration Event will be held on June 8, 2022, from 4:00pm – 6:30pm. The event will take place in the Carriage House at Pioneer Village at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds. The event will feature stories, cake, live music, and grant recipient highlights; all are welcome. Save the date and join the Community Foundation in celebrating their 30th Anniversary Founder’s Day Picnic. “We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and commitment of past donors, volunteers, staff, and ambassadors of CFSEA. Through their vision, we are able to continue supporting communities across Southeastern Alberta,” said Niki Gray, Acting Executive Director. Additionally, throughout the year, the Community Foundation will be sharing impact, donor, and volunteer stories and invite you to follow along through their social media, website, and quarterly newsletter. By the end of the year, CFSEA plans to have revealed “30 stories for 30 years!”
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CARDS OF THANKS
We would like to thank Oyen EMS & Oyen Fire Department for their help when we needed them. We are so grateful to have such wonderful services in our community. Also, thank you for cards, flowers ,food, visits, phone calls, texts, heartwarming words and hugs during our time of loss it was deeply appreciated. Special thank you to MacLean’s Funeral Home.Kim and Pam you are truly amazing and both so caring and compassionate. You were a great comfort at this difficult time. We are blessed to live in such a great community. - Sincerely, Norma and Gloria Dahl; Judy Skappak and family
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A recent spate of confusion regarding decision-making begins to clear up. But caution is still advised. Continue to check details. An old friend has important news.
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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Keep your thoughts focused on the positive as you deal with an unexpected turn of events in a personal or professional relationship. This could be the start of a welcome change.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Health matters take on added importance at this time. Deal with them before they interfere with your summer plans. A relationship that cooled off could soon warm up again.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) While a few details involving upcoming decisions still need your attention, you fun-loving Felines can begin to spend more time enjoying your lively social life again.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That long-sought-after career change could require you to move to another city. Weigh your decision carefully before either accepting or rejecting the offer out of hand.
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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Personal relationships take a positive turn for both married and single Aquarians. Professional commitments, however, could be complicated by newly emerging events.
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1. “The Gilmore Girls”; 2. 1969; 3. Horned nose; 4. “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”; 5. Thumb tack; 6. Alabama; 7. Greek academic Anaximander; 8. Volkswagen. It’s German for “driving enjoyment.”; 9. Six; 10. “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
ACADIA VALLEY
Friday, June 10
• Palliser Economic Partnership is hosting its 2022 Annual General Meeting 12:00 noon at Acadia Valley’s new community hall. Wednesday, June 15
• Vendors Market from 11:30 am - 5:00 pm at the Acadia Valley Community Hall. BBQ Hamburgers from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm.
ALSASK
Saturday, June 11
• Alsask Community Annual LifeSize Fooseball. To enter a team or for more information contact Sara 306-460-4303 or sarawilke@sasktel.net
Saturday, September 3
• Beer Olympics 3.0. Theme: Anything But A Human. For mor infomation contact Emily 306-4308084 or Katina 306-430-1102 by text.
BUFFALO
August 6 & 7
• Buffalo Ag Society KCRA Rodeo
CEREAL
Monday, June 6, 13, 20, 27
• Monday Nite Bingo hosted by the Cereal Board of Trade(BofT). Doors open at 6:30 pm. Bingo starts at 7:30 pm at the CJ Peacock Centre. Concession open each Bingo nite. Bingo runs every Monday throughout the summer (except holidays).
Monday, June 6
• Cottrell Cemetery Annual Clean-up will begin at 8:30 am. Tailgate lunch to follow. Bring your lawnmower, trimmer or whatever you have, as there is a job for everyone!
Tuesday, June 7, 14, 21, 28
• Cereal Cottages Coffee Time
Saturday, June 11
• Cereal Country Cottages Open House & BBQ - free for everyone - former, current, future residents, family members and community. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
(in celebration of AB Senior’s Week)
Tuesday, June 14
• Free Cereal BBQ - hosted by the Cereal Volunteer Fire Department.
Friday, July 1
Cereal Prairie Pioneer Museum on Cereal Sports Grounds opens for the summer season!
Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Call 403-326-3769 for more information or for private tours (outside of regular business hours).
Saturday, July 9
• 2022 CAA Donkeys & Dinosaurs Roughstock Jackpot (formerly Bulls & Broncs) Bucking starts at 6:00 pm. Beer gardens and concession open at 4:30 pm and dance to follow. $5 for 5-12 and $15 for 13 & over.
Friday, July 29 - Sunday, July 31
• Prairieland Sports Days in Cere al - registration now open $250 per team. Email prairielandath letic@gmail.com or call 403-6648204 for more information. Sat urday night dance with DJ Philly P.
Saturday, August 6
• CAA First Annual Mud Bog. Mud flies at 12:00 pm. Beer gardens. 12 years + $10 each; Children un der 12 FREE. Dance to follow.
Sunday, August 28
• 8th Annual Cereal Kids Rodeo. Pre-registration required for contestants. Rodeo action be gins at 10:00 am.
Thursday, September 1
• CAA Chase the Ace Raffle be gins again 7:00-9:00 pm. More than $12,000 coulbe be up for grabs. License # and other de tails pending.
* Cereal Board of Trade (BofT) Campground - power & water are on and ready for campers! $25 serviced site; $10 non-serviced site.
OYEN
Wednesday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 22
• Big Country Community Adult Learning Council Walking Wednesdays Drop-in Group 10:00 am (meet at the Adult Learning Office). 1 hour walk with tea, coffee and water available afterwards. All ages welcome.
Saturday, June 18
• Oyen Lions Club Father’s Day Comedy Night Dinner, Show & Dance featuring Andrew Grose
Tuesday, June 23
• Acadia Foundation Oyen Seniors Lodge “Open House” 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Come for a visit and a tour of the Oyen Seniors Lodge. Hot Dog Sale $5.00 at 12:00 pm. Information Centre - Entertainment!
Wednesday, June 22
Oyen FCSS & Communities in Action is hosting Annual Activity & Resource Fair 4:00 - 6:30 pm at the Oyen & District Memorial Arena. Watch for more details.
