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Beaver Hills designated as UNESCO biosphere reserve
Home to rolling hills, dense forests and preserved wetlands, the Beaver Hills area has recently been designated as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) biosphere reserve. This very prestigious global recognition makes the Beaver Hills area only the second biosphere in Alberta. Miquelon Lake makes up part of this region and for years environmental science professors at the University of Alberta have been guiding their students in researching these wetlands. In fact, this ecologically rich research area is home to the University of Alberta Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station. Dozens of studies have been done by numerous researchers at University of Alberta over the last 30 years with a focus on wildlife, outdoor recreation, wetlands and land management. With its well preserved, protected parklands and forests side by side with farms and residential areas, the Beaver Hills Biosphere provides abundant opportunities for university researchers and scientists to understand how to protect biodiversity and practice sustainable development.
Photo by Dr. Glen Hvenegaard
Melissa Tollitt, a fourth year Biology and Environmental Science student at Augustana Campus, scans for muskrats while working on a project to correlate pond habitat with muskrat abundance.
The UNESCO designation affirms the Beaver Hills Biosphere Reserve as a world class discovery ground that, through the work of University of Alberta researchers and other environmental organizations, is yielding local insights into global problems. See story on page 7.
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Rural producers visited during Open Farm Days. . . . . . . 2 Caring for Killam and area’s aging with improved facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Beaver Hills area becomes UNESCO biosphere reserve. 7 Daysland Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation raise funds.8
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Rural producers visited during Open Farm Days
Meeting goats up close was enjoyed by many visitors of the Gatekeeper Farms during the Open Farm Days.
A feast in the field was enjoyed during a picnic lunch at the Country Accent Heritage Breeds farm.
Tyler Parker and Malorie Aube of Country Accent Heritage Breeds farm welcomed everyone with a hay ride. Evelyn and Wayne Kraft picked fresh berries at their Rose Berry Lane Market Garden near Ferintosh.
Photos by Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Brendan Boone of Edmonton played with some small farm equipment before joining Humphrey Banack in experiencing harvesting grain in a huge combine.
Lynn Sawyer of Edmonton received a lesson on grains from Terry Banack of Banack’s Homestead. She explained the various types of crops grown on the family farm.
Margo and Bill McPhail of Camrose visit with co-owner Diane Loewen and a piglet at Gatekeeper Farms that also has goats and a llama. Gary Loewen is also a co-owner.
Irvings Farm Fresh helpers Joan Burnstad and Marjorie Nahirniak prepared pulled pork for barbecue guests on the hog farm near Round Hill.
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Caring for Killam and area’s aging with improved facilities square feet equipped with their own private and fully accessible bathroom. The current facility has 45 beds (17 private and 28 semi-private), each room is an average of 200 square feet for semi-private that house four people sharing one bathroom. For residents requiring lifts a staff member takes them to a larger bathroom down the hallway. Private rooms also share a bathroom. Funding the project
Submitted photo Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman, standing, speaks with resident Lois Bergum, seated front, and Chaplain Bob Crosland, seated back, during a tour of the Killam Health Centre facility. By Lori Larsen
Ensuring the health and welfare of our aging society should be in the forefront of our minds, handling their needs and desires with the respect and dignity they have earned. Killam Health Centre is doing just that by developing the Killam Campus of Care for Seniors, a 50 suite multi-level care facility that will meet the needs of Killam and area residents. On Aug. 9, Covenant Health along with the Minster of Health, Sarah Hoffman announced the $13 million redevelopment of the Killam Health Centre. The project involves a renovation of the existing Killam Health Centre long-term care facility including 24,000
square feet of new construction. “This project will help our dedicated staff continue our 86-year legacy of compassionate care in Killam,” said Ed Stelmach, Covenant Health Board Chair. “The flexible design is key for serving rural communities. The campus will provide a home for people requiring different levels of care and helps couples stay together in the community where they have worked and raised their families, even if their care needs differ.”
The project will cost approximately $13 million, $4 million from Alberta Supportive Living Initiative (ASLI) grant, $4.8 million from a Covenant Health contribution and $4.2 million from Covenant Health mortgage financing. The positive affects of this project are clearly evident in the story of 94-year-old Nelson Bergum and his wife, of 75 years, 95-year-old Lois.
As a result of Nelson’s failing health the couple were separated. “They were living together in Flagstaff Lodge in Sedgewick, but it started to become clear Dad needed to move into a care facility,” said Brenda Watkins (Lois and Nelson’s daughter.) “When you have been together that long, it is sad. We would drive her every day to Killam, then every other day to see him. It was hard.” Seeing the couple separated was heartbreaking for the staff of the Killam Health Centre so site administrator Geri Clark spoke with Covenant Health’s senior operating officer, rural services, Sheli Murphy, and arrangements were made to reunite the couple in the Killam Health Centre, despite Lois not qualifying for long-term-care. Lois was able to move into the facility with Nelson into a
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Submitted Photo Lois and her husband Nelson Bergum have been married for 75 years and were reunited at the Killam centre after a period of living separately because their care needs differed.
room that could accommodate them both. Eventually Lois also required care and the two were given separate rooms but most importantly at the same facility. “She still goes down and gives him a kiss good night each night,” said Brenda. Construction on the facility will begin in the fall of 2016, phase one of new construction is slated for 2017 and phase two, the redevelopment stage, slated for 2017/18. “Creating continuing care facilities to serve Alberta communities well into the future is a priority for our government,” said Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman. “With its adaptable design, the Killam Campus of Care for Seniors will allow resident to stay here as their needs change. By investing in projects like this, we are committed to supporting choices for rural Alberta seniors who wish to age closer to their home communities.” Covenant Health is Canada’s largest Catholic health care organization with over 15,000 physicians, employees and volunteers serving in 12 communities across Alberta. A major provider in Alberta’s integrated health system, Covenant Health works with Alberta Health Services and community partners to positively influence the health of Albertans through a broad range of programs and services. For more information on Covenant Health visit CovenantHealth.ca.
Round Hill hosts high school reunion By Wendy Flemming
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Submitted Photo Melvin (Denise Schmidt-Otto) and Mable (Wendy Flemming) were a bit nervous coming back to the 45th Round Hill High School Reunion held Aug. 12 to 14 at the Round Hill Community Centre.
When Melvin and Mable received an invitation to their 45th year high school reunion at Round Hill School, they were both a bit nervous. What would other people look like? Like us? Would we recognize any of our former classmates? Well, after much thought they both replied yes to the invitation and that was the beginning of the best reunion that either of them could imagine! The weekend of Aug. 12 to 14 held at the Round Hill Community Centre reunited the former Round Hill School graduates from five years once again (1969 to 1973). Attendees travelled from as far away as the Yukon, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, as well as all across Alberta. Events included a Friday night barbecue, Saturday lunch and supper, school tour and a Sunday morning breakfast. Approximately 90 people were in attendance over the duration of the weekend. Those included in the total were six former teachers, Mrs. Josephine Ilnicki, Mrs. Nan Shute, Mr. Glenn
FORMER TEACHERS ATTEND Submitted Photo Six former teachers were able to attend the 45th Round Hill High School Reunion held on Aug. 12 to 14 at the Round Hill Community Centre. Pictured left to right back row are Glen Nelson, Bernard Ehalt and Ed Stauffer, front row Josephine Ilnicki, B.J. Billings and Nan Shute.
Nelson, Mr. Bernard Ehalt, Mr. B.J. Billings and Mr. Ed Stauffer. To say it was a “Rekindling of Old Spirits” would be an understatement; it was a blast. Visiting at times was deafening, maybe just because we are older, not sure, but lots of exchanging of fun times. The warm weather was an asset during Saturday night’s bonfire. Despite the
nasty mosquitoes, it was most entertaining. They say “absence makes the heart grow fonder” and I’m sure the consensus would agree, it made everything so worthwhile. Thank you to all who attended and to those who volunteered for making it a weekend of memories. Round Hill School - Ra Ra Ra!
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Beaver Hills area becomes UNESCO biosphere reserve By Murray Green
The Beaver Hills Initiative was successful in receiving a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Biosphere Reserve Biosphere designation at the fourth World Congress of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Lima, Peru. It is the second biosphere in Alberta. Beaver Hills, which includes the Miquelon Park area, is ecologically filled with fertile ground for research. The University of Alberta Augustana research station at the park has hosted dozens of researchers over the last two years. Miquelon Park features a mix of preserved wetlands, green rolling hills and dense boreal forests. Researchers from various faculties have conducted dozens of studies there over the last 30 years, focused on work ranging from wildlife and outdoor recreation to wetlands and land management. The Beaver Hills Biosphere Reserve becomes the second area of Alberta to win UNESCO designation, after the Waterton Biosphere Reserve in 1979. Home to the U of A’s Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station, the biosphere’s 1,572 square kilometres also encompasses Elk Island National Park, Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, the Ministik Lake Game Bird Sanctuary and
the Strathcona Wilderness Centre. It was a glacier resting spot during the ice age and features well-preserved, protected parklands. The Beaver Hills biosphere provides opportunities for university researchers and government scientists to investigate, through comparative studies, how to protect biodiversity and practise sustainable development within the lived-in landscape. “We bring many students out here to conduct studies. It gives them a great place to study wildlife and nature,” said Glen Hvenegaard, a professor of environmental studies at the Augustana Campus. Associate professor Gly n n i s Ho o d a nd Hvenegaard led the first field course in environmental science and ecology at the Miquelon Lake Research Station, which opened in 2015. The designation will elevate the status of the area and provide a brand name to improve and diversify local tourism opportunities. This will, in turn, support local business owners by increasing traffic to area hotels, restaurants and attractions. Camrose County is one of the supporters of the research station. Biosphere designation allows the Beaver Hills Initiative to gain and share information and support from national and international biosphere networks.
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On average, 115 people are killed and another 1,500 are seriously injured by farmrelated incidents in Canada each year – and many more minor injuries are never even reported. Farms and ranches will never be totally risk or hazard free work environments, but steps can be taken to reduce many of the hazards that exist. As a farmer and employer, recognizing hazards is an important part of overall farm safety. Reducing hazards not only makes the work site safer, but it also demonstrates to employees that the farm owner is willing to make a commitment to improve workplace safety. Without this commitment, employees may be less willing to change their work practices because this would place the total responsibility for work-site safety on them. To be effective, safety performance expectations must be integrated into productivity expectations.
Teaching by example is one of the strongest ways of communicating safety in the workplace. Whether it is your children or employees, workers will learn how to do things by the way the farmer does it. That is why it is imperative for farmers and farm managers to set a good example and work safely. Too often, employers assume that employees know how to accomplish tasks in an efficient and safe manner. However, research has shown that while most farm-related injuries and fatalities have multiple causes, human error involving a lack of knowledge and poor judgment continues to be a major factor. Employee safety training is an investment in the future of the business. When farm owners embrace change in their own attitudes toward safety, the results are positive employee behaviour changes and ultimately greater productivity.
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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Racers competed against the clock during the team event of the Alberta Provincial Cycling Time Trials on Aug. 28 near Miquelon Lake. The Juventus Cycling Club hosted the time trials along North Miquelon Road with about 70 riders participating.
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The Daysland Hospital Auxiliary and the Foundation raised funds together to donate a piece of modern equipment to the Daysland Health Centre. It is a fluid control system that is used in gynecology – improving the patient experience and the surgeon’s visualization. Together they raised over $12,000 to bring this to the operating room. Pictured are, left to right, June Rittammer and Kathy Keay of the Foundation, Lee Nickerson of the Auxiliary, along with OR nurses Dawn Knodel and Andrea Songhurst.
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Our government is committed to restoring a healthier economy without compromising front-line health care and education with deep cuts which we know will only hurt Albertans. In the Legislature, our caucus members have actively engaged in debates, put forth motions, amendments and bills – all while staying engaged and connected to the constituents we represent. Bill 20: Climate Leadership Implementation Act will help our energy industry diversify while decreasing emissions. Bill 22: An Act to Provide for the Repatriation of Indigenous Peoples’ Sacred Ceremonial Objects, is the first step in helping to ensure all Indigenous communities will be able to reclaim sacred ceremonial objects in provincial collections, now and in the future. Bill 202: Alberta Affordable Housing Review Committee Act establishes the Alberta affordability of housing in Alberta. Bill 204: The Alberta Tourism Week Act designates a week-long celebration of tourism in Alberta and will provide an opportunity for organizations, regions, cities, towns to collaborate to show Alberta to the world. Bill 206: The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day is to educate the public about the long-term effects and triggers of PTSD, the importance of accurate and early diagnosis and to help combat the stigma and silence we often see around mental health issues. Bill 15: An Act to End Predatory Lending is a revision of the payday loan business as widely seen by antipoverty groups as necessary to stop the cycle of debt into which many low-income or marginalized individuals fall. Bill 18: An Act to Ensure Independent Environmental Monitoring, will move environmental monitoring, evaluation and reporting led by the Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Agency back to government. Bill 19: Reform of Agencies, Boards and Commissions Compensation Act will address the compensation practices of agencies, boards and commissions that fall under the Public Agencies Governance Act. Other bills passed in the last sitting include: Bill 1: Promoting Job Creation and Diversification Act. Bill 4: An Act to Implement a Supreme Court Rul-
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Submitted The staff of Richardson Pioneer, Legacy Junction in Camrose donated $10,000 from the Richardson Foundation to the New Norway and District Recreation Board to help complete renovations to the outdoor rink in New Norway. Pictured left to right are Steven Trautman, Louie Hagel (Richardson Pioneer), Steve Williams, Dane Lindholm, George Calvin, Derek Ott (Richardson Pioneer) Chad Hagstrom and Janet Dyberg. The children pictured are Curt Dyberg, Evan Williams, Morgan Williams, Oliver Billetski, Christopher Sjogren, Cale Dyberg, Kiana Sjogren, Jorga Schroeder, Gabrielle Schroeder.
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Camrose District 4-H show winners
Larkyn Belich, from the Camrose 4-H Club had the grand champion steer at the Camrose District 4-H Interclub show and sale at the Camrose Regional Exhibition June 7. Presenting a banner to Larkyn on behalf of RBC financial was Joanne Solverson.
Ashley Ganske, from the Armena 4-H Club, had the reserve grand champion steer at the Camrose District 4-H Interclub show and sale. Presenting a banner to Ashley on behalf of RBC Financial was Joanne Solverson.
Luke Wray, from the Bashaw 4-H Club, was the junior champion showman. Presenting a banner and boot jack to Luke on behalf of Camrose Veterinary Hospital/Chandler Farms was Susanne Fankhanel.
Shana Lee Fankhanel, from the New Norway 4-H Club, was the junior reserve champion showman. Presenting a boot jack to Shana Lee on behalf of Dingman Trucking was Carol Siemens.
Georgia Wray, from the Bashaw 4-H Club, was the intermediate champion showman. Presenting a trophy, banner and boot jack to Georgia on behalf of Drever Agencies/Alberta Breeders Service was Scott Davey.
Grant Golinowski from the Bashaw 4-H Club, was the intermediate reserve champion showman. Presenting a trophy and boot jack to Grant on behalf of Battle River Feeders Association was Susanne Fankhanel.
Karlee Pearson, from the Bashaw 4-H Club, was the senior champion showman. Presenting the Dan Oberg memorial plaque and a banner to Karlee on behalf of Bashaw 4-H and CIBC were Christy Peterson and Coleen Oberg.
Tia Albers, from the Rosalind 4-H Club, was the senior reserve champion showman. Presenting a boot jack to Tia on behalf of AFSC was Cary Ledoux.
The Bashaw 4-H Club won the pen of five competition. Presenting the pen of five trophy and curry combs to members of the club on behalf of ATB Financial was Doug Schaffner.
Daniel Banack, from the Camrose 4-H Club, accepted the champion carcass steer award. Presenting a trophy and five-piece luggage set to Daniel on behalf of Camlot Feeders was Helen Grattidge.
Kaden Tritten, from the Armena 4-H Club, accepted the reserve champion carcass steer award. Presenting a tent to Kaden on behalf of the Edberg Agriculture Society was Stanley Johnson.
Chris Banack, from the Camrose 4-H Club, won the rate of gain award. Presenting a cot to Chris on behalf of Cargill Animal Nutrition was Susanne Fankhanel.
Show winners
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UNRESERVED CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS AUCTION SALE Don Johnson of Millet, AB Directions: From Petro-Can Gas Station in Millet go east across tracks to Range Rd 244 and south 1½ miles to location. 473071 RG RD 243A
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. Watch For Signs • GST will be charged where applicable • Lunch Available SKIDSTEER AND TRACKHOE
Shana Lee Fankhanel, from the New Norway 4-H Club, had the supreme reserve champion female at the Camrose District 4-H Interclub show and sale at the Camrose Regional Exhibition June 7. Presenting a plaque to Shana Lee on behalf of the Silver Creek Ag. Society was Susanne Fankhanel.
TRAILERS
• Bobcat 751 Skidsteer c/w dirt bucket, 4065.5 hrs., S/N 514714762
• 2014 PJ 7’x26’ Triple Axle 5th Wheel Trailer c/w 5’ fold-up ramps, 7000 lb axles, like new, S/N 4P5C82631E1208463 • 2007 Charger 8’x16’ Tandem Axle Bumper Pull Trailer c/w 5000 lb axles, ramps, S/N 2DAEC42697T007750 ARGO • Bobcat 334 Trackhoe c/w cab, heater, 5 ft blade, 22” dig bucket, 30” clean bucket, 3106.4 hrs, S/N 234512011 SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS • 1997 Argo 6x6 Vanguard 2 c/w 16 hp motor, canopy, belly skid and front winch, like new, S/N SN9121 SHEDS
Ben Morrison was named the reserve champion cleaver showman at the Camrose District 4-H Interclub show and sale at Camrose Regional Exhibition June 7. Presenting a boot jack to Ben on behalf of Spruce View Acres Simmentals was Tracey Kushnerik.
• Wheatheart Hyd. Auger c/w 6” bit • 8” and 12” Bits • 4’ Extension • 8 ft Land Leveler • Two 12’x12’ Wood Construction Sheds c/w skids, vinyl TRACTOR siding, asphalt shinges, 6’ doors, like new
MISCELLANEOUS • Swisher 44” Rugged Cut Trailer Mower c/w ES 12.5 hp motor, like new, S/N L108102024 • Agri-Fab 36” Trailer Rototiller c/w 8.75 hp motor • Surelift 25 gal. Trailer Estate Sprayer c/w 12V pump and 8’ booms • MTD Gold Hydro Lawn Mower c/w 19 hp motor and 42” cut, 424 hrs Honda EX650 Generator; Two Sets Scaffolding c/w wheels and platforms; Two 8’ Light Duty Panels; Ten 8’ Steel Frame Wire Mesh Panels; Roller Stands; Coal Boiler; Yard Machines 21” SP Mower c/w ES; Regency Wood Heater c/w insulated pipes; Cement Mixer c/w E motor; 6’x16’ Skid; Assort. Welding Rod; Tiger Torch; 3-PT. HITCH EQUIPMENT Grinder Discs; Four Sheets HD 36”x14’ Roofing Tin; Approx. 50 Steel Snow Fence Posts; Assort. Treated Fence Posts; Steel Sawhorses; 12 ft Roller Table; Roper Push Mower; 28 Bundles • King Kutter 5 ft 3-pt. hitch Asphalt Shingles; Large Assort. Vinyl Siding, various colors; Tandem Disc c/w serrated Soffiting; Hyd. Hose; Air Paint blades, like new Sprayer; Tow Straps; Bench Grinder; Wrenches; Sockets; Bolts; Vise; Lights; Assort. Cords; Gas Weeders; Assort. Oils, Insulation; Roller Stands; Many more items.
• Miller Millermatic 211 Auto Set Mig Welder c/w cables • Mig Spool Gun • Eagle 5 hp Triple Cyl. Air Compressor • ¾ hp 5/8” Drill Press • Power Fist 7”x12” Hyd. Metal Cutting Band Saw • Small Sand Blaster c/w sanding mask • Pure Pressure Gas Pressure Washer • 4’x6’ HD Welding Table • Acytelene Cutting Torch c/w gauges and hoses • 50T Hyd. Press c/w electric motor • Assort. Sheet Metal • Sheet Metal Stand • 220 Welder Extension Cord • Plus more
AUCTIONEER NOTE Mr. Johnson is downsizing his construction business therefore this sale. Lots of good SHOP EQUIPMENT merchandise. Plan on attending. • Lincoln Ranger 305D Diesel For more information call Don Welder c/w cables and skid, • Ford 2-Bottom 3-pt. hitch, Johnson at 780-387-0487 or Plow c/w coulters • Satoh Bull 25 hp Tractor, 3-pt. 895 hrs. Miller’s Auction Service at 780hitch, PTO, c/w Ezee-On 40W • Acklands 275 Electric Welder • 6’ 3-pt. hitch Blade 789-2226 or 780-920-6738. • 3-pt. hitch Tree or Stone Spade www.millersauctionservice.com c/w cables FEL and bucket Terms: Cash or valid cheques only, certified cheque, bank draft or bank letter of credit. No purchases to be removed until settlement has been made. List is subject to additions and/or deletions. Neither the owner, the auctioneer nor staff of the auctioneer shall be held responsible for any loss or accident on or off the auction site. Look for pictures on our website: www.millersauctionservice.com
Mariyah Albers, from the Rosalind 4-H Club, had the champion mature female at the Camrose District 4-H Interclub show and sale at the Camrose Regional Exhibition June 7. Presenting a tent to Mariyah on behalf of Battle T Angus (Joy Trautman) was Susanne Fankhanel.
Shana Lee Fankhanel, from the New Norway 4-H Club, had the supreme champion female at the Camrose District 4-H Interclub show and sale at the Camrose Regional Exhibition June 7. Presenting the Ed Fleck Memorial Award to Shana Lee was Doreen Fleck.
Submitted photo Round Hill Women’s Institute member Ruth Twerdun presented a cheque for $300 to Kelsey Winterhalt, a client of Centra Cam Vocational Training Association in Camrose, along with employee David Tanton. The WI ladies continue to support groups in the community.
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