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Volume 112, Issue 22
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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British Invasion
LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO
Leisa Way and the Wayward Wind Band took over the Forestburg Community Hall on Saturday, Nov. 23, to start off the 2019-2020 Concert Season with a bright and shiny hit with their Across the Pond: The British Invasion show. From Petula Clark to Joe Cocker, this wildly talented ensemble of amazing artists brought a lot of energy and a whole bunch of hits to the stage, with a performance that spanned decades of top hits coming out of the United Kingdom. One of the best things about them is that they aren’t leaving Flagstaff until performing again at the Palace Theatre in Daysland this Wednesday, Nov. 27. See story P32.
Amalgamation report cautions: Doing nothing not an option Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The October 2019 Operation and Transition Plan for Proposed Amalgamation outright advises Flagstaff municipalities ‘Doing nothing is now truly not an option given the current state of the Flagstaff Intermunicipal Partnership (FIP).’ The 98-page report comes from years of ‘building block’ work and months of research by authors Shane Pospisil and Nolan Crouse of New West Opportunities. When presenting the report at the Flagstaff region’s fall forum, attended by elected officials from every municipality, Crouse and Pospisil told councillors and administration present, “Residents deserve to know where you stand as a Council.” Pospisil added, “In the last phase, most people agreed that you, and they, need more information to make a decision.
“Most residents will now expect you to make that decision.” The report asks each council, including Sedgewick, who left the regional governance project discussion back in early 2017, to consider 10 different options and to choose one or more options going forward, and to do so quickly, recommending every Council choose a path forward, then come together after Feb. 15, 2020. Crouse and Pospisil represent the 10 options as “the full range and spectrum of options available for Councils’ consideration.” These include: Option one, to receive this report and take no further action on amalgamation activities; option two - To request Alberta Municipal Affairs to complete a Viability Review for the municipality of [____]; option three - to begin the process to work with all other interested municipalities to form one amalgamated municipality; option four - to add a ‘question’ to the 2021 Municipal Election ballot
(plebiscite), on whether or not to proceed with amalgamation; option five - to proceed immediately with planning a 2020 ballot question (plebiscite) on whether or not to proceed with amalgamation; option six - to begin the process to work with all other interested municipalities to explore specialized municipality status; option seven to begin the process to dissolve FIP and replace FIP with a growth management board, newly permitted under the Municipal Government Act; option eight - to maintain the nine-member FIP and work to expand FIP while strengthening the current FIP model; option nine - to give notice to withdraw from FIP and work on matters that arise from time to time as one-off independent regional collaboration and cooperation opportunities, independent of FIP; and option 10 - to begin the process to do only the required intermunicipal collaboration framework and intermunicipal See AMALGAMATION P10
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Two break-andenters reported by Daysland businesses Leslie Cholowsky Editor with files from Cpl. Trent Cleveland Acting Commander Killam RCMP
For the period from Thursday, Nov. 14, to Thursday, Nov. 21, Killam RCMP members responded to 67 calls for service. Acting Commander Corporal Trent Cleveland notes that this is an extremely high call volume compared to surrounding detachments. Members were asked to check two abandoned vehicles. One of these
turned out to be a broken down vehicle, and was towed at the request of the RCMP. The other, also broken down, was removed by the owner. RCMP were called to two accident scenes where they were called to humanely euthanize a moose and a deer. Police dealt with two complaints of Assault. In Forestburg, charges were laid against a 31-year-old male. In Hardisty, a 39year-old male was charged with Assault and with Uttering Threats. Killam members were See RCMP P31
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Survey offers Albertans opportunity to weigh in on Daylight Saving Time James Cox Student Reporter
The Alberta government has launched an online survey regarding whether or not Alberta should continue to observe daylight saving time. This survey has been opened in response to public dissent towards daylight saving time. In today’s world, a change would not be unheard of; Saskatchewan hasn’t used daylight saving time since 1966, and British Columbia recently passed legislation to move to summer hours year-round. With our neighbouring provinces shifting away from daylight saving time, now is the perfect opportunity to look at whether Alberta should do the same, says the Province. Nate Glubish, Service Alberta Minister says, “We know people have strong opinions about changing their clocks twice a year, and we want to hear them. “As more Canadian provinces and territories and some American states are
having discussions about this, it’s important that we hear from Albertans.” The survey is five questions long, with one being whether or not to abolish daylight saving time, and the other four being demographic information on the participant; including age, occupation, and postal code. The survey will remain available for all Albertans until Dec. 10. The survey can be found at alberta.ca/daylightsaving-time-engagement.aspx.
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Cold weather and snow returning means it’s time to buckle down on safe driving Ally Anderson Killam News
Ho ho ho my fellow Killamites! Brr, it’s starting to feel a lot like the winters we have known. Make sure that you dress appropriately to the weather. We have been spoiled rotten these last few weeks with the above average temperatures, but that has changed and we need to be smart about it. Not only that, but also be smart about how you drive as the roads start getting slick. Edmonton seemed to be having a lot of accidents and troubles on Tuesday morning due to the snowfall and cold snap. Always leave enough room between yourself and the vehicle in front of you, make sure your tires are looking good with their traction, and take your time! It’s better to arrive alive, then to get injured or killed by being reckless. Next week is officially December, which I am not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. That means the clocks are ticking down the time until Christmas! If they could stop ticking so fast, that would be just peachy! I’m feeling overwhelmed here with all I have to do in a seemingly short amount of time. Ahhh! Congratulations to Janet Ogbeide, Dr. Sam, and all of the staff at the new restaurant in Sedgewick, Barrio Cusina! What an amazing meal Eric and I were able to enjoy during their grand opening buffet. I have had Filipino food in the past, but not foods from Nigeria, and let me tell you, they were absolutely delicious! I most definitely overstuffed myself cause I just couldn’t get enough of the delectable choices to try. I highly suggest giving the food a taste, you will not regret it! If you are heading down to Forestburg this weekend, don’t forget about their ‘Twas the Night Before Market event on Friday, Nov. 29. There will be so many things to do to get you into the holiday spirit, as well as late night shopping in some stores to help shorten those long wishlists!
And, as it is so aptly named, there will be a market the next day to check out! And then, to fill up your week next week, the CP Holiday Train is coming to Hardisty on Thursday evening, Dec. 5, with stores also being open late to celebrate. You can check out their ad below and see all of the details. Following on Friday is the Killam Parade of Lights, and the annual Christmas Market on Saturday. All of these events have ads in the paper this week, so be sure to check them out and mark them down on your calendars so you can attend. It will be a fantastic way to keep your money in local businesses, and to also get those gifts crossed off your list early! Are you friendly? Do you like to talk to people? Are you comfortable making phone calls? I’m looking for someone to help me make some sales calls for our Christmas section
in the coming couple of weeks. It’d be a day or two of work, about five hours each day. Make a little extra spending cash before
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to any age! If you happen to see any of these amazing people this week, be sure to wish
them a happy birthday: Brett Beairsto, Nov. 27; Joe Wallner, Nov. 29; Dennis Chute, Dec. 3.
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FORESTBURG
Great commercial building. Lots of smaller offices and reception area on one side, while the other side is wide open. 2 existing renters. Large storage area in the back, 2 newer furnaces and tin roof. MLS #CA0152875 $105,000.
Check out this cute 2 bdrm, 1 bath bungalow. Renovated kitchen, large living room. New windows, siding, nice sized single car garage. MLS #CA0152877. $94,000.
Pride of ownership from the moment you walk through the door in this executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath home. Huge family room, tons of storage. Dbl car garage, RV parking in the back. Underground sprinklers. MLS #A0152880 $300,000.
REDUCED Lovely 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with over 2,200 sqft on one level with attached garage. Fenced back yard, deck with hot tub room. Tons of storage space. MLS #CA0152891. $155,000.
SOLD
New windows, roof, siding, HE furnace, water softener, and countertops in this 4 bdrm, 2 bath home on 2 lots. Central air conditioning, hot tub, deck, dbl detached heated garage, partially fenced yard. Right across from school near the outdoor swimming pool. MLS #CA0152961. $115,000.
Brand new home, everything is completely new. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Ideal starter or retirement home. Owner is motivated to sell. Older storage building outside. 60x125 lot. Below bank appraised value. MLS #CA0153940. $150,000.
FORESTBURG
Outside storage area in Forest-
Nice sized family home located burg. Your chance to own a stornear school and downtown. age lot for RVs, boats, or vehicle. Lots of space for 20-25 RV units 3 bdrm, 1 bath, single car depending on size. Also 1 closed garage. Affordable home in storage unit, 10x20 divided into an great community. MLS 8x10 and 8x12. Lots of room to ex#CA0161025. $120,000. pand. MLS #CA0166323. $50,000.
Fantastic 4 level split located on corner lot. 3 bdrm, 3 baths. Many upgrades including new shingles. New HE forced air furnace adds bonus of central air conditioning. Dbl attached garage with large driveway. Full fenced yard with stone patio. Across from golf course. MLS #CA0172424. $295,000.
REDUCED Forestburg's new subdivision containing 13 residential lots ready to build on. Located near the golf course, community centre. All services at the lot line. MLS #CA0174521. $40,600-$67,600
FORESTBURG CASTOR
ACREAGES
Check this large family home with 5 bdrm, 3 baths. Spacious kitchen, master suite with 5 pc ensuite and walk-in closet. Beautifully landscaped yard, newer deck, RV parking, 26’x24’ detached garage. MLS #CA0183186. $264,900.
2.13 acres on Rural Flagstaff Close to Hardisty. 5bdrm, 3 bath, beautifully landscaped yard. Dbl detached garage, large heated shop. MLS#CA0152887. $364,995.
Older bungalow situated on a large treed lot, providing lots of privacy with a lovely step down to the pond. 3 bdrm, 2 baths. Good sized garden, covered deck, detached garage. Large living room. MLS #CA0183459. $174,900.
With a little TLC, this 2 bdrm, 1 bath home could be a great starter home or revenue property. Corner lot w/single detached garage. MLS #CA0180183. $59,000.
Great residential acreage with 8.77 acres, large commercial shop and
KILLAM
Well taken care of acreage near Forestburg. 12.45 acres with 3 bdrm, 3 Looking for that perfect hobby farm in bath home that has had numerous Rural Flagstaff? 5.85 acres, fenced and renovations. Large covered deck is cross fenced with various shelters and welcoming with screened in gazebo. 3 pens. Spacious 5 bdrm, 4 bath home. large buildings; a 40x150 workshop with 30x50 quonset and separate shop heated large back hall; a 35x63 orkshop/garage, with its own entrance. Let your imagination and a 40x230 building. All heated and run wild. MLS #CA0165160. $269,000. powered.MLS #CA0152859. $535,000.
Great opportunity for revenue property or to supplement mortgage payment. 4 bdrm, 3 bath home is well taken care of. Downstairs has separate kitchen and living room. Dbl detached heated garage recently added. RV parking. MLS #CA0165107. $179,000.
Charming 1.5 storey home with 3 brdm, 2 baths. Situated on large 100x300 lot near park. Living room and dining room are open concept. Attached single garage. Recent upgrades. MLS #CA0172745 $164,900.
LAKE PROPERTIES
HEISLER
SEDGEWICK
Large lot at Buffalo Lake perfect for enjoying lake life. Only a 10 min walk from the beach. MLS #CA0152889. $118,000.
SEDGEWICK
SOLD
Great starter home in Heisler. 3 bdrm, 1 bath mobile with new roof and siding. Cozy sitting room with fireplace. Raised flower bed, tons of parking, great storage building, covered deck. MLS#CA0180818. $69,900.
LOUGHEED
Looking for a great starter home or revenue property? This 3 bdrm, 1 bath property is currently rented for $1000 a month. Detached single garage. MLS #CA0179780. $99,900
STETTLER
Great business opportunity with highway 13 frontage in Killam. Previously a convenience store and service station. 3 underground fuel storage tanks. Fiberglass tank replaced in 1999 has 2 compartments. Pressure testing and soil assessments indicate no leakage. Located on 2 lots. MLS #CA0168092. $250,000.
Cute 4 bdrm, 2 bath home. Newly renovated, original hardwood, good sized bedroom and family room in the basement. 2 newer decks, large 24x26 garage heated by pellet stove. MLS #CA0160804. $119,000.
Nicely kept 3 bdrm 1 bath mobile on larger corner lot. Covered car port, 2 storage sheds, lots of parking. MLS #CA0152882. $89,000.
Beautiful 2 storey 4 bdrm, 4 bath home. Well below assessment value. Dbl attached garage, central vac, central air conditioning, spacious kitchen. Plenty of parking on this oversized lot and large driveway. MLS #CA0165088. $295,000.
ALLIANCE
REDUCED Cute 2 bdrm, 1 bath bungalow. Partially finished basement. Fully fenced yard with good sized shed, fire pit, and wood storage area. Great starter home or revenue property. MLS #CA0175800. $98,000.
Beautiful home in a quiet cul de sac close to the golf course. 3 bdrm, 2 baths with nice fenced yard and deck. Large master has ensuite and walk-in closet. Perfect for first-time home buyer or retirement. MLS #CA0177571. $172,000.
Commercial building currently set up as a salon. So many possibilities with this space. Salon fixtures not included but negotiable. 2 washrooms, motivated seller. MLS #CA0152874. $115,000.
REDUCED Cute and cozy 2 bdrm, 1 bath bungalow close to shopping and the park. Numerous renovations, perfect for a starter or retirement home. Covered breezeway between house and good sized garage with cement floor. MLS #CA0166306. $39,900.
ALIX
DAYSLAND It’s a great time to buy! Call Karen 780-385-8795 for a viewing
Cute starter or revenue property. 3 bdrm, 1 bath home with the potential to add more. Recent upgrades with partially developed basement. Large lot close to school, recreation, shopping and banking. MLS #CA00178438. $98,000.
Must-see acreage in Stettler 4.99 acre parcel of land just 2 miles Great property located just outoffice and beautiful 4 bdrm, 3 bath County. 1.51 acres. Beautiful 2 off the pavement near Meeting side of Galahad. 3 bdrms, 2 baths home. "Man's Dream Shop" with 5 storey, 4 bdrm, 3 bath home Creek. Mature shelter belt of trees, situated on 3.76 acres. Attached large bays, 20 foot doors, office and was built in 2013 and over garden area, double garage with heated dbl garage, older barn, living quarters. Updated home with 2,500 sq ft. Heated 30x40 underground power. Perfect spot and another outbuilding in good sunroom, deck, attached garage. garage with 220V and 2pc for your new home. Electric gate with security cameras. bathroom with floor heat. MLS shape. MLS #CA0153121. MLS CA0165273. $740,000. #CA0168290. $465,000. MLS #CA0180825. $149,900. $275,000.
ACREAGES
Lakefront property with turnkey home only steps away from Buffalo Lake. 2 bdrm, 2 baths, larger private bedroom above detached garage. Low maint. sand yard, outside shower, RV parking and sewer hookups. 2017 upgrades. MLS #CA0157866. $539,000.
Great family home, everything upgraded in the past 6 yrs. 6 bdrm, 3 baths. Beautiful kitchen, large fully fenced yard, double detached garage, storage shed. MLS #CA0152868. $275,000.
10 room motel located in Alix, AB. Property in need of repair. There is a 2 bedroom owners suite on the property as well a single car garage. With hard work, cleaning and determination, this could be opened as a successful hotel or other property. Sold as-is, where-is. MLS #CA0181169 $130,000
Investment opportunity! Your chance to own a nice sized revenue property close to school and downtown. Top and bottom units rented. Lots of parking in the back. 6 bdrm, 3 baths total. MLS #CA0177949. $239,000.
HALKIRK
SOLD Nice sized mobile on its own lot. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, open concept. Master has walk-in closet and jetted tub. Large deck, storage shed. MLS #CA0152865. $50,000.
Lovely home situated on 4 LOTS. 3 bdrms, 1 bbath. Open concept. Basement partially finished. Single detached garage, large garden spot, nice deck. MLS #CA0152873. $120,000.
KINSELLA
4 bdrm, 2 bath home on large lot with tons of potential. 2 separate family/ living rooms on the main floor. Basement partially finished. MLS#CA0172799. $135,000.
Unique property that sits on 3 lots. 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with lots of room for growing family. Detached dbl garage with door on front and rear. Abundance of storage space. MLS #CA0174830. $99,900.
GADSBY
Here's your chance to own a nice sized mobile on its own 3 lots. 3 bdrm, 2 bath with large deck. Open floor plan. Storage buildings and ample parking. MLS #CA0152863. $119,000.
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Buying or Selling?
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LOUGHEED
Hardisty Lake Lot, Summer Cabin with Power! Cute summer cabin with power, very large treed lot for privacy, and just a short walk to the beach for watersports. Hard to find these large Lake Lots, this is 14208sqft, plenty of room for large RV’s or for family camping and winter road access. Some renovations needed for Cabin or build a nice 4 season Lake Home on this huge Lot! Price $145,000 E4141322. View on jeffgolka.ca
2 Killam Lots in Prime Location! Moving to Killam from the Country and looking for that acreage feeling on the edge of town ooking out at the countryside. These double 130x120 lots are ideal for you for you to build nice home and plenty of garage space. Nicely located heading south of Killam past Ball Diamonds and Heritage Park to very last lots, level and ready to build on with full services at the lot line. Private sale so no building timeline requirements, and with beautiful corner lot for privacy. Owner may sell lots separately, call Jeff Golka for more details. Price $65,000
Big Home, Beautiful curb appeal, Large lot in Hardisty! Space you have dreamed of, fully finished 5Bedrm/3Bath home perfect for entertaining, huge Kitchen/Dining room opens to outside wrap around covered deck. Kitchen has new appliances, upstairs office, gorgeous living room. Downstairs is full finished basement with full kitchen for renting, family member, separate parking and entry. Outside has gorgeous curb appeal with no maintenance Stone/Stucco and landscaping stone, stone driveway to give the home a great look with stone driveway and double garage parking. Price $335,000. View on jeffgolka.ca
SEDGEWICK ACREAGES
SEDGEWICK
KILLAM LOTS
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Premier Acreage in Flagstaff County! Great 18acre setting and terrific view, close to Sedgewick and just cart it to the Golf Course! Take the Hardtop road off Hwy 13, no gravel, to this beautiful 12yr old Modern Executive Home. Features granite counters, Walkout basement, triple-pane windows, underfloor heat, three car heated garage, professionally landscaped/irrigated yard, plus large 50x60 heated shop and power generated backup. Stop the aggravation of building new and view this turnkey move-in ready family home, with mature landscaped yard! Price $815,000. View at www. jeffgolka.ca ADDITIONAL ADJACENT 68 acres NOW AVAILABLE, EXCELLENT SMALL FARM!
Luxurious Home, Triple Garage, nice Walkout Basement in Sedgewick! Luxurious fully finished up/down, modern home design w/3200 sqft living space, 4 beds/3 baths. The ultimate in comfort, design, open plan, wonderful Kitchen/island, morning Sun Room and Deck, large master bedroom w/ensuite. Downstairs has nice open TV family room, Office, and walk out doors to patio. Energy efficient, forced air upper level with A/C, and underfloor heating in basement and on-demand hot water. Gorgeous Curb appeal and large Lot. Price: $465,000. View on www.jeffgolka.ca
68 acres Pasture at Sedgewick! Looking for nice pasture with dugout and plenty of water. Ideal pasture for recreational or straight beef cattle farming. Completely fenced and only 1 mile from Sedgewick just west of the golf course. Purchase the pasture outright or also available with 18acres Home and Shop (E4146738) adjacent to this nice pasture. Asking Price: $199,000. Approximately $2900/acre. View at www.jeffgolka.ca
HARDISTY ACREAGES 1,346 acres Agriculture land at Hardisty! Great investment in this active farm mixed farming operation. Two packages each 673 acres Agriculture Land ready for future development and located within the Rosyth Land Development Industrial expansion area at Hardisty Terminal. Approximately 800 acres broke balance is pasture, oil revenue approx. $14,000 per year, ready for Industrial use within MD of Provost approvals. Excellent access to the land just down the road from USD Rail Terminals and near the Primary Hwy 13. A great buy with huge development investment upside. View at www.jeffgolka.ca Quiet, Private 4.82 Acreage at Hardisty! Well maintained 4 bedrooms/2bath Home with big kitchen/dining, beautiful enclosed deck, large living room with great view of yard. Comes with all appliances, water softener, air conditioned and full completed basement. Asphalt driveway entry, exceptional yard, children’s play area/swings, large workshop/ storage, double car garage, horse shelter, tack room, fenced and cross fenced land for horses and pets for acreage enjoyment. Price $289,000. www.jeffgolka.ca
9 Lots, 14 Water Sewer RV Hookups, in Sedgewick! Currently an operating multiple site RV park with all water and sewer utilities installed. A developer dream these are 9 excellent Multi-Family construction Lots ready to build Townhouses, Duplex or Triplexes, short walk to downtown for groceries, mail, pharmacy and all necessities. Close to two construction building centers for supplies near the property. Price $149,000. View on jeffgolka.ca
LOUGHEED
VIKING ACREAGE
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Nice Home, Garage, Sheds in good area! Well maintained 3 bed/2bath home in a quiet area in Lougheed and full finished basement, newly painted, lots of storage and nice covered porch area. Inside home has good layout open concept with nice bedroom sizes. Beautifully landscaped 60x120 lot, great fire pit area, wood shed, storage shed and good 14x26 garage with plenty of rear parking. Price $129,000 View on jeffgolka.ca Classic Gorgeous Character Home in Lougheed! Love and care by its owner for 60 years this beautiful home has its original staircase, railings, banisters, original doors/ frames/ mouldings, original wood flooring underneath and large wood pillar colonnades in the living room. Well-maintained 5-bdrm home, new shingles, a mix of originality with a classy modern 2002 gorgeous Kitchen w/island, Dining room, main floor laundry, all under Vaulted ceilings w/skylights and beautiful bright arch windows to admire its quiet, relaxing back yard. French doors lead to large patio, yard is amazing plenty of fruit trees and 6ft privacy fence for pets and kids. Perfect for retiree with main level bdrms or big family home, all this with a taste of history and the comforts of today. Asking $135,000. View on www.jeffgolka.ca
HUGHENDEN / AMISK
Wonderful Home, 4Bdrms, Heated Garage in Amisk! Make this your home with all the work done on it and in great location in Amisk! Landscaped huge yard, nice deck, and with large heated garage. Inside the 4bdrm/2bath home is well maintained with big bright windows, nice kitchen and eating area and big living room. Basement is fully finished, large Laundry, great storage, very energy efficient and lots of outside parking and back lane, just a terrific property. Asking $199,000. View on jeffgolka.ca
Nicely Updated Home with heated Garage in Sedgewick! Beautifully done, 2 Bedroom/4pc bath home ready to move into in Sedgewick. Ideal Seniors residence with bedroom on the main level, easy grade level entry into home, nice garage with covered area for working outside and short walk downtown. Nice Appliances and upgrades like bathroom, flooring, siding and zero maintenance metal roof. $109,000. View at www. jeffgolka.ca “my listings”!
3.43 acre Acreage next to Golf Course and Hardisty Lake! What a premium property to own! Its just a short walk to the driving range and Golf course or Hardisty Lake Park. Level and ready to build on: Asking $99,000. Make your offer today and build! View on jeffgolka.ca
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Not wanting to bring up subject matter which will certainly make readers squirm - (you know, like PM Trudeau’s treatment of Alberta, or Daddy Trudeau’s National Energy Program) - I decided instead, to talk about colonoscopies. Yes I got one. Actually several now, because a few years ago they removed the mother of all polyps from my colon. So, now I have to go back more often than most people including last week. I remember the brilliant Dr. Ferguson at the Royal Alex telling me: “It’s not people’s diets. It’s not genetic. It’s 50 years old. “For some reason at the age of 50 this becomes a problem in humans,” he said, or something along that line as I was still partially sedated. I was a very lucky person. Polyps given time can turn to cancer. With a large polyp like the one Dr. Ferguson removed, it was really just a matter of time. That’s why it is so important to go for a colonoscopy when reaching the age of 50. I didn’t go until I had a bad reading from my FIT test and that was well into my 50s. Even then I wanted to avoid this uncomfortable procedure. Thank goodness my wife did not want me to avoid it. Most statistics in Canada show that only about half of Canadians ever get checked for colon cancer. Of course that would require going to a doctor to begin with, something some people (men in particular) have an aversion to doing. A FIT test checks for blood in the stool; after the age of 50 every person should be checked every two years. A positive reading for blood results in an appointment for a colonoscopy. Don’t worry, it doesn’t mean you necessarily have cancer. But if it does, it is good to discover it early. The colonoscopy allows the doctor to remove any and all polyps you may have. Polyps are what turn to cancer. If they are removed, you will likely have no issues. Colorectal cancer is the third-most-commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada. This year, it is estimated that 26,300 Canadians will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Each year in Canada close to 10,000 people die from colon cancer. The colonoscopy procedure isn’t as terrible as you may imagine. The worst part is likely the preparation involving drinking a bucket of laxative solution and not eating for 24 hours. At the hospital, they just hook you up to an IV and you take a little midday nap. Nothing to it. A half hour later, and you’re waiting to go home with little to no side effects. In the last couple of decades, the number of people dying from colorectal cancer has been dropping. That is directly related to your family doctor prescribing you a FIT test, and also having you go for a colonoscopy at the age of 50 and thereafter. It saved my life. It may save yours, or someone you love. KERRY ANDERSON
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Sedgewick Sunday School prepares to donate to the local food bank Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030
Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com
Connie and Dave Prendergast have a reason to celebrate. Their yard was recently featured in the Alberta Gardener Magazine. When they moved from Vancouver Island to Sedgewick over a decade ago, they had never questioned the beautiful landscapes surrounding their homes there. Connie wanted a garden that reminded her of that lush greenery and started gardening. Over the past years, they added more flower beds and extended their blooming season. Connie and Dave are thrilled with the results. The full article, with photos, can be found at
the Alberta Gardener Magazine with plenty of pictures to showcase their success. Congratulations to being featured with your amazing looking yard. The Sedgewick United Church is on a mission. It's time for their Sunday School's annual campaign to hide the pulpit with food, which they then donate to the food bank to support their Christmas hampers. There will be a special service on Sunday, Dec. 1, with Tanny Kellert as the Food Bank representative to receive all the food from their Sunday school. Communion will also be served. Another project from the Sunday school is raising money to provide a water well for a Zimbabwean village. If you'd like to help please contact a United
Church member or Rev. Lloyd himself. Thank you to all who participate in this ministry. The Iron Creek Flying Club COPA Flight 157 is based out of Flagstaff Regional Airport. On the third Saturday of every month the club hosts a fly in for coffee event at the airport. Approximately 15 airplanes from all over the province attended the last one. During the past three months the amount of airplanes averaged about the same. Pilots fly in alone, with family, with friends, or with other pilots to meet up for coffee, goodies, and a visit. It's a social event and open to the public. The event was started in November 2015 and has continued on. It brings people to our community and to our airport.
lor, and low was Pat Martin. Ladies’ high was Kathy Schlosser, mystery was Diana Tears, travel was Shirley Swanson,
If you'd like to check it out for yourself, would like to learn more about aviation, or are looking to socialize the next fly/drive in for coffee event is scheduled for Dec. 21. This time everyone will be driving in. I would like to thank everyone for this week's news submissions. I'm back from my holiday and can be reached at sedgewicknews@gmail. com. Thank you for the continued support. Whist players gathered in Lougheed on Nov. 21 for a good game and a nice lunch. Men’s high was Wayne Johns, mystery was Robert Drager, travel was Lamont Tay-
and low was Millie Meyers. Everyone is invited to come and play in Sedgewick on Thursday, Nov. 28.
Sedgewick Lake Park Association Annual General Meeting Tuesday, December 10 at Sedgewick Fire Hall Meeting at 7pm
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TOWN OF SEDGEWICK ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION In accordance with the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the Town of Sedgewick has applied to Alberta Environment and Parks for a renewal of an existing approval to operate Sedgewick Waterworks System.
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The existing waterworks system receives raw water supply from groundwater wells that are considered to be Groundwater Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water (GWUDI). The treatment system consists of preoxidation using potassium permanganate, filtration using greensand filters, disinfection using chlorination and Ultra Violet (UV) radiation, treated water storage and a treated water distribution system within the Town of Sedgewick. The operation is located at SW 1/4 of Section 9 Township 44 Range 12 West of the 4th Meridian. A directly affected person may provide input into certain regulatory decisions, as allowed by the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (section 73). Specifically, any person who is directly affected by this application may submit a written statement of concern within 30 days of the date of this notice to: Regulatory Approvals Center 5th Floor, South Petroleum Plaza 9915 - 108 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2G8 Fax: (780) 422-0154 E-mail: aep.epeaapplications@gov.ab.ca The written statement of concern should include the following: - the application number 011-1150 - describe concerns that are relevant to matters regulated by the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act - explain how the filer of the concern will be directly affected by the activities proposed in the application - provide the legal land location of the land owned or used by the filer where the concerns described are believed to be applicable - state the distance between the land owned or used by the filer and the site in the application - contact information including the full name and mailing address of the filer. Please provide a telephone number and/or email address for ease of contact. Environment and Parks will review each written statement of concern, seek more information if needed, and notify each filer by letter of the decision to accept or reject their written submission as a valid statement of concern. The Public Notice of this application will also be posted on the Department’s website at https://avw.alberta.ca/PublicNoticesViewer.aspx.
Statements of concern submitted regarding this application are public records which are accessible by the public and the applicant. Failure to file a statement of concern may affect the right to file a Notice of Appeal with the Environmental Appeals Board. Copies of the application and additional information can be obtained from: Town of Sedgewick Attention: Jim Fedyk 4818 47 Street Box 129 Sedgewick AB T0B 4C0 Telephone: (780)384-3504 Fax: (780)384-3545 Email: cao@sedgewick.ca
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Elks Turkey bingo in Heisler a huge success Maxine Badry Heisler P.
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Hi everyone, I hope you all had a good week. It sounds like our nice weather is coming to an end. Did you get your Christmas decorations up outside while the weather was warm? It’s so much nicer to do it when it's warm. I just finished up today, it's nice to be done. Last Tuesday I had the experience of a lifetime. The Camrose Public Library celebrated their 100 year anniversary as a library and held an open house on Tuesday evening. My sister Marlene and I attended, as our grandma was a librarian in Camrose for many years. When I read the write-up it brought back memories. The library was first established in 1919, my sister and I found out that our Grandma was on the first board of the library and was the secretary of the board, the minutes were available to read with grandma’s
name signed at the bottom. The library was first located next to the town hall in a square building with a big potbelly stove to keep it warm. I was about eightyears-old at that time; Camrose Town Hall was located a short block east of Main Street, where the post office is located now. Grandma was the librarian for many years then, eventually, they changed locations and ended up one block west of Main Street where the Peavey Mart was located. That spot is known as the Orange Lodge Hall, which was fairly large, so the library was there for many years. Grandma could tell you what books were suitable for you to read; she read every new book put into the library. When the new library was built, grandma was no longer librarian. We spent a lot of hours at the library and are both ardent readers. It is with pride to tell you that I was on the first library board when the Heisler Library was established and was situated in the old tele-
phone office, just south of the Seniors Centre, and was there for many years before moving to its current location at the Post Office with a new board formed. Did you all remember to set out your donations for the food bank when the 4-H members were collecting? On Monday, Nov. 18, the Heisler Elks held their turkey bingo with a full-house crowd trying to win a turkey. Lucky winners for the evening were: Jerry Campbell, Cheryle Murray, Jim Warner, Beth Borgel, Lois Hill, Keith Friend, Violet Lafantaisie, Marlene Kennedy, Duane Fossen, Marlene Kennedy, Don Todd, Mariann Wolbeck, Derek Sieferman, Kathy Todd, and Phillip Badry. The door prize winner was Dennis McNabb, bonanza winners were Kathy Todd, Ruth Burke, and Priscilla Hawkins. Thanks to everyone who supported the Elks. Sheldon and Noreen Steil have returned home after spending 10 days relaxing at their home in Arizona. The weather wasn't the greatest, with cooler
weather, rain, and a little hail. Mickey and Moyra Heisler ventured to Cold Lake on the weekend to enjoy time with their son David, daughter-in-law Jenn, and grandchildren. They celebrated a birthday with their granddaughter while there. Just a reminder that the Heisler Christmas market is this Sunday, so mark you calendar; we hope to see you there. On Saturday and Sunday the Battle River Train held an excursion from Kelsey to Forestburg with a very good attendance to enjoy a murder-mystery play put on by the actors from Killam and Sedgewick, who did a very good job. Upon arriving at Forestburg, a lovely supper was enjoyed by all in the station, catered to by Val Wolbeck and some helpers. If you haven't enjoyed a train ride, write it on your to do list for the next time an excursion is planned. Birthday greetings to: Mark Volk, Sammy Congdon, Nov. 25; Allison Boese, Brandon Mourits, Nov. 27; Brinley Heisler, Fiona Linklater, Nov. 28;
Xavier Locker, Nov. 29; Gordon Ashmore, Nov. 30; Chloe Zelensky, David Hihn, Marvis Zimmer, Dec. 1. Anniversary greetings to: Neil and Rhonda
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Minor Hockey Report: impressive performance for Kowen Oberg Kerry Anderson These are some of the results from the Northern Alberta Interlock Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the website, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.) Battle River (BR) Atom Female Knights lost an 8-4 decision against Lloydminster at the Killam Agriplex on Saturday. The teams were tied 1-1 after one and 4-4 after two, but Lloyd broke loose in the third for four unanswered goals. Emma Galletly got a hattrick for BR, while Keeley Sorken added the other goal. Abby Galletly and Berkley Muirhead picked up assists. On Sunday at the Sedgewick Wild Rose Coop Recreation Centre, BR fell behind 3-0 in the opening frame but came back to tie the game twice in the third period of a 5-5 game against Vermilion. Emma Galletly got another hattrick for BR, while Abby Galletly got three assists. Keeley Sorken scored twice. Maddison Eckstrand stopped 23 in goal for BR. Battle River Female Peewee Knights (2-3-2) shut out Kitscoty 10-0 on Satur-
day at the Killam Agriplex. BR scored all 10 goals in the first two periods, with Paige Zimmer, who had four goals and two assists, and Cabrie Tanton, who had three goals and two assists, leading the way. Other scorers were: Aimee Brennan with two goals and Erika Zimmer with one. Assists went to: Sydney Bullee, Emma Tuftin, Avery Dolany, Brooklyn Blatz, and Caylin Brumwell. Grace Kells got the shut-out win in goal. On Sunday BR skated to a 6-6 tie in Wainwright. BR got a 4-2 first period lead, but Wainwright came back in the second to tie the score 4-4. The teams exchanged goals in the final 20 minutes. Caylin Brumwell had a four point game for BR, with two goals and assists. Other scorers were: Cabrie Tanton with two goal, Emma Tuftin with one, and Erika Zimmer with one as well. Grace Kells was in goal for the tie. Irma Female Midget Aces (3-0-1) travelled to Dewberry and skated away with an 8-0 win. Scoring for Irma were: Shelby Tanton with two goals and an assist, Ainslie Borth with one goal and two assists, Jessica Hay with two goals, Emily Tanton with a goal and an assist, Jaime Paterson with
one goal, Kelsey Zimmer with a goal, and Taylor Lancaster with an assist. Mariyah Albers got the shut-out. On Sunday Irma was down 4-2 after two, but scored two third period goals to tie the game 4-4. Scoring for Irma was: Ainslie Borth with two goals, Macie Larson with a goal and an assist, and Cassy Larson with a goal. Assists went to Jessica Hay, Taylor Lancaster, Haliegh Dach, and Emily Tanton. Mariyah Albers stopped 25 in goal for Irma. Battle River Novice were scheduled to play New Sarepta at the Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre on Saturday, but no score was posted. The team was to play Devon at the Killam Agriplex on Sunday, but no score was posted. Battle River Tier 1 Atoms (2-3-2) dropped a 9-5 game against Whitecourt at the Sedgewick Wild Rose Coop Recreation Centre on Saturday. Kowen Oberg, with two goals and one assist, and Jaxen Frank, with two assists and one goal, had three-point games. Other scorers were: Ryder Forster with a goal and an assist, Linden Tuftin with a goal, and Beau Burden with an assist. The BR team bounced back on Sunday
LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following briefly described property is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title: West Half of Section 13-40-11 W4 containing 319 acres more or less, excepting thereout all mines and minerals. FEATURES of this property: -Approx 316 acres under cultivation -land is located in Flagstaff County approx 13 miles east of Alliance, Alberta. The sale of the Land is subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: • Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status. • Buyer to be responsible for all costs associated with registration. Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T • Tenders in writing will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o’clock noon on December 20, 2019. Tenders should be forwarded to E. Roger Spady Law Office in a sealed envelope marked “Gerber Tender”. A certified cheque equal to 5% of the purchase price must accompany the tender. • The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on or before January 31, 2020 (Possession Date”). • Property taxes to be adjusted as of Possession Date. • Mineral rights, if any, are not included in the sale. • The 2 quarter sections may be sold individually or as a unit • The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Seller may reject any or all tenders. • If successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, the deposit shall be forfeited. For further particulars please contact Jim Gerber at 403-575-0069. E. Roger Spady Barrister & Solicitor 5015 Victoria Ave, Box 328 Coronation, Alberta, T0C 1C0
with a convincing 5-1 victory. Beau Burden led the way for BR with a four point game, scoring one goal and three assists. Other scorers were: Kowen Oberg with two goals and one assist, Linden Tuftin with a goal, Ty Cherowka with one goal, Ryder Forster with an assist, and Micaiah Schmidt with one assist. Brett Swainson was solid in goal; making 21 saves, a .955 save percentage. Battle River Tier 3 (3-1-2) Peewees’ Brody Wallner scored with only 4:29 remaining to secure at 6-6 tie at Maskwacis on Saturday. The teams exchanged leads five different times in the game. Brody Wallner got a hat-trick and Lucas Docksteader had a four point game, with one goal and three assists. Other scorers were: Ethan Clark with a goal and an assist, Tanner Quinton with two assists, Sawyer Fee with a goal, and Keaton Johnson with an assist. Tavish Warren was in goal for BR. Thunderstars (TS) Tier 3 Peewees (5-0-1) beat Fort
Saskatchewan 8-2 on Friday at Daysland, led by Rhys Horon’s five point game with two goals and three assists. Other scorers were: Lucas Strauss with four assists, Noah Zimmer with two goals and one assist, Spencer Koehli with two goals, Joss Forster with an assist and a goal, Scott Barber also with one goal and one assist, Wacey Todd with two assists, Cayden Cunningham also with two assists, Colby Bendfeld with a goal, and Evan Barber with an assist. Tito Mairena made 30 saves for a .938 save-percentage win. On Sunday, TS hosted CNN at Daysland Arena and skated away with an 85 home win. The teams had four different ties well into the third period before TS took control for good. Noah Zimmer scored four goals in the contest and Cayden Cunningham had a four point game with two goals and two assists. Other scorers were: Spencer Koehli with a goal and an assist, Wacey Todd with a goal, Levin Robbins with an as-
sist, and Rhys Horon with one assist. Battle River Tier 4 Peewees (2-2-1) played to a 6-6 tie in Camrose on Saturday when Rowen Patten scored with just 2:58 remaining. BR had six different goal scorers: Liam Muirhead with a goal and an assist, Braxten Kueber with one goal and assist, Kayden Cherowka, Rylan Martin, Jaxon Clark, and Rowen Patten. Cody Kuilboer, Caleb Urquhart, and Jaxon Rombough picked up assists. Kohen Leslie was in goal for BR. On Sunday BR hosted Fort Sask. at the Killam Agriplex and won the home contest 4-2 after trailing 2-0 well into the middle frame. Braxten Kueber with two goals, Rowen Patten with a goal and an assist, and Jaxon Clark connected for BR. Caleb Urquhart with two assists, Ethan Johannesson, and Rylan Martin got assists. Kohen Leslie got the win between the pipes. Battle River Tier 3 Bantams (5-1-1) were scheduled to play at Camrose on See MINOR HOCKEY P34
FARMLAND FOR LEASE Tenders for lease of crop lands listed below are invited: Legal Descriptions: SW 12-43-15 W4, cultivated land only - approximately 142 acres E1/2 11-43-15 W4, cultivated land only - approximately 250 acres NW 6-43-14 W4, cultivated land only - approximately 128 acres NW 7-43-14 W4, cultivated land only - approximately 110 acres SE 13-43-15 W4, cultivated land only - approximately145 acres SW/SE 13-43-15 W4, cultivated land only - approximately 155 acres SE 14-43-15 W4, cultivated land only - approximately 145 acres NW 13-43-15 W4, cultivated land only - approximately 150 acres SW 24-43-15 W4, cultivated land only - approximately 153 acres Yard site and buildings located on SW 12-43-15 W4 are not included. Lands are unfenced and no pasture or hay land is included. Terms: 1.Tenders to Lease must: a) Be in writing; b) Be for cash rental and tenders should be calculated as dollars per acre using the above acreage amounts; c) Be for a 3-year term commencing March 15, 2020, and ending March 14, 2023, with a cash payment due in advance March 15 during every year of the lease term. Any successful tenderer will sign the owner s form of lease which will provide for the additional following terms: Continuation of zero till farming practices, no removal of straw from the leased lands, and a minimum of a 3-year crop rotation, and will not allow any Right of First Refusal; d)Include the GST number of the tenderer, and have the GST added to the rental price; e) Provide sealed bid to be mailed to David Wesley, Box 612, Killam, AB T0B 2L0 by December 20, 2019 2. A decision will be made regarding acceptances of tenders no later than December 30, 2019 3. Any tender may be for any one or more than one of the parcels listed above. 4. The owners have the right to accept or reject any tenders. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. For further information, including prior crop rotation, please contact Dave at 780-376-2190
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BRSD’s final budget will need to absorb an unexpected $1.6 Million drop in revenue Staff Reporter
The Battle River School Division (BRSD) will reduce spending by one per cent in their draft budget plan, and are hoping that it would take care of the deficit that they might be facing in the future. The Division sent out a release after their October Trustee meeting announcing funding challenges; reporting that the division is facing a shortfall in expected grant funding from their spring draft budget of $1,606,477. According to Communications Director Diane Hutchinson, the budget plan BRSD developed this spring was based on two beliefs – that the school enrolment would be lower, and that funding would not increase. “Based on those expected realities, our draft budget reduced spending by about one per cent; part of how we reduced was by allocating a number of staff who were in division-wide positions back into schools – such as those supporting literacy, numeracy, and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit education – and re-allocating staff who were in Learning Coach positions,” Hutchinson said. “We also reduced our professional development budget, reduced staff in our
Amalgamation Continued from Front
15 development plan work required by the Province and undertake no further amalgamation work. The report includes actual ballot results from the town of Grande Cache in September 2018 when it asked residents to choose between remaining a town or dissolving and becoming part of the MD of Greenview (where 97.1 per cent of respondents chose the latter option.) Above all things, Pospisil and Crouse recommended that area Councils be open and transparent. “The worst practice would be to clam up behind closed doors,” Pospisil says. “Residents want to feel as though they are informed, consulted, and listened to.” He says the final report is another information piece in a communication strategy. The pair said that in their discussions with a number (around 40) of other communities who either chose to amalgamate or were forced to do so, one piece of advice in particular was emphasized: “Make your decision quickly, but take the process slowly; make sure you get it right.” Pospisil reiterated his earlier advice, “Residents expect this. Decision time is
“An insurance change was unexpected and is a real challenge for us. It means a $750,000 shortfall in our Facilities Budget, which will directly impact our division’s ability to provide maintenance services to schools; we’ve already laid off two members of our facilities team.” Representatives of BRSD and Superintendent Rita Marler attended a pres-
The Board will have their first opportunity to discuss in detail about the budget realities and the future at their meeting on Thursday, Nov. 28. “The coming weeks and months are going to be a time of conversations,” Hutchinson added. A draft budget will be tabled for the Board of Trustees’ approval in December and must be submitted to the gov-
ernment by Jan. 6. “The budget will cover the current fiscal year – September 2019 to August 2020, and further discussions will take place to make decisions for the years ahead,” Hutchinson says. “We sometimes have to make adjustments in the early fall, because the budget planning begins in the spring and there is always the possibility that spring enrolment projections will not match fall’s reality.” Hutchinson also said that sometimes classrooms, or schools, have to adjust their staffing or the way their classrooms are organized. “We have generally been able to make those modifications within the first four to six weeks of school starting,” she noted. “This year, however, any such adjustments will be made starting in the second semester. In the past, if there was going to be a change to a grant or formula we were always aware of it in the spring.” For BRSD, this was the first time in the history of the school division that they tried to prepare a budget without any concrete knowledge of what the funding would be. “That has definitely created additional challenges for school divisions this year.”
here; during the previous phase, that was pounded on our heads over and over.” As discussion over the need to take action continued, Crouse said, “One piece of advice: Flagstaff County needs to decide what they are going to do. It is unwise for anyone else to make a decision then go to find out the county isn’t interested.” Flagstaff County Assistant CAO Brent Hoyland said, “It’s not an easy decision. No one has laid their cards on the table as yet. As the plan stands, there is no rate increases, but also no net benefit to the rural municipality. As we look ahead to regional government, it’s a hard sell. The tax rate won’t change, but the service level will go down.” Pospisil asked Hoyland, “Does status quo even apply any more? Could service levels go down even without amalgamation?” Hoyland responded, “Yes, they could.” Pospisil said, “When you look at the report, what’s in it for the county? It may be that the province needs to provide some incentive in the form of transition funding to counteract any potential infrastructure risks, real or perceived.” The final report does not contain any information about any reduction in service levels within any part of the re-
gion. The report notes that the models considered for amalgamation were assessed “Relative to their ability to reduce the overall tax burden on ratepayers, improve overall regional municipal competitiveness, and maintain high-quality front-line municipal services, programming, and infrastructure.” This tenet is repeated word-forword multiple times in the report. Forum participants discussed potential funding available from the province (as when the Villages of Strome and Galahad were dissolved into hamlets). The community of Grande Cache received $3.3 million for operating and capital related to amalgamation in 2018. “There are significant one-off costs; that’s why the province typically provides transition funding,” said Crouse. Pospisil noted that in the Ontario amalgamations they studied, transitional assistance provided a sense of fairness and equity to the decision. “It was the only way to come together in a fair and equitable way. We showed precedents based on that principle. “We would hope that the provincial government is as willing and receptive going forward.” It was noted in discussion that knowing there was provincial transition assistance funding available would have a big impact if that information was provided before any deci-
sion was made. To that end, after their Nov. 20 regular meeting Flagstaff County Council issued two letters, one to each of the other municipalities in Flagstaff, the other to Alberta Municipal Affairs. To the region’s municipalities, the County’s letter says, “Each municipality, including the Town of Sedgewick, was also encouraged to vote in favour of at least one of the options listed within the report.” The letter goes on to say that Flagstaff County Council considered an additional option: “After considerable discussion, Council agreed that they “may consider amalgamation only if the Province of Alberta agrees to an acceptable financial commitment by March 31, 2020.”” Council further advises in the letter that the March deadline was chosen with the will of the residents to make a decision soon in mind. In the letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Kaycee Madu, Flagstaff County Council said, “Provincial transitional measures will be required as there is a large difference between existing municipal taxation levels, mill rates, and the existing fiscal capacities of the nine municipalities. “Transitional assistance will also be required to address identified one-time transitional costs, and most importantly, to ensure transitional fairness and equity.”
facilities, technology and finance departments, and reduced one Director of Learning position.” BRSD estimated that their enrolment would drop by about 100 students, but it actually dropped by about 140. “A few schools were higher than anticipated and others were lower; it’s possible that staffing adjustments will have to be made at some schools, and if that happens, changes would be implemented for the second semester, not in the remaining weeks of this semester,” Hutchinson explains.
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entation from Alberta Education at the Alberta School Boards Association conference, and learned that there will be no funding increases for education for the next four years. According to Hutchinson, there was also discussion that Alberta Education is undertaking a review of how funding is allocated. Results of the review will be announced in the next budget, and it’s possible that the way BRSD functions as a school division will be quite different as they move forward.
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The Community Press, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 - Page 11
National Child’s Day sparks two-week Disconnect Challenge Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Flagstaff Beaver Early Childhood Coalition (FBECC) is challenging Flagstaff and Beaver families to disconnect to connect for two weeks. The challenge started on National Child’s Day, Wednesday, Nov. 20, and runs for two weeks. Jody Bergseth, Coordinator for the FBECC, says the idea is to have families disconnect daily for the two week challenge, and post photos of their ‘disconnected’ activities on Facebook or Twitter, using the hashtag #disconnectchallenge. Every post is an entry that makes the family eligible to win one of 10 donated prizes. The notion of disconnection is one where “too much of a good thing can mean families spending too much time online.”
Disconnecting has some benefits, that include children sleeping better when they disconnect, and sleeping more, an average of 37 minutes. Putting down the devices up to two hours before bedtime helps people get to sleep faster. Encouraging exercise and free play strengthens the body and helps with creative problem solving, self-control, and can lead to a higher quality of life. Experts know that when families disconnect together, they build stronger connections, and improve communication and resistance to crisis. The Disconnect Box, available in Flagstaff County at the FFCS office in Killam, Flagstaff Resource Centre at the Killam Agriplex, Killam and District Municipal Library, located in the Kil-
lam School, and at Guardian Drugs in Killam. In Beaver, the boxes are presently available through the Viking FCSS Office. “The challenge is open to all families,” says Bergseth. She says that it’s not just kids on their phones, that parents need to learn to be present, too. It’s very easy to lose track of how much time is spent looking at screens instead of each other. The box is a perfect tool to use as a holder for the family’s devices. “It’s a speaking piece to bring the challenge to light,” says Bergseth. She says that spending time away from the phone and with your kids is just “being present.” She agrees that not all screen time is equal, where reading, facetiming family and friends,
FOR SALE BY TENDER The following two properties are hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations exceptions and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title. These two quarter sections are located approximately 12 miles northeast of Lougheed Flagstaff County, and may be sold as a whole or each piece of property individually.
and learning is completely different from gaming and social media posting. “There are positives and negatives, but all we’re asking is for families to give up their devices for a few hours
each day. Become aware of the time spent on devices, and open up a conversation. “It’s about finding a healthy balance, and setting up self-monitoring habits,” Bergseth says. “Disconnecting is a great
time to teach children face-to-face skills and reinforce basic social skills.” The Disconnect Box is a tool shared by 100 different Early Childhood Coalitions throughout the province.
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• All permanent structures become the property of the buyer. • Bids are to be accompanied by a deposit for 5% payable to Peter Van Winssen Professional Trust and delivered to 1013 – 5th Avenue, Wainwright, Alberta and shall close at 12:00 o’clock noon December 6, 2019. Please reference Bovencamp Land Tender on tender envelope.
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1. Title will be free and clear of mortgages. 2. Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property's size/ measurement, condition, or environmental status. 3. Buyer to be responsible for all costs associated with registration. 4. Tenders in writing will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o'clock noon on December 17, 2019. Tenders should be forwarded to E. Roger Spady Law Office in a sealed envelope marked "Davidson Tender." A certified cheque equal to 5% of the purchase price must accompany the tender. 5. GST may be added to the purchase price if applicable. 6. The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor's trust cheque or certified funds on or before January 24, 2020 (Possession Date.) 7. Property taxes to be adjusted as of Possession Date. 8. Mineral rights, if any, are not included in the sale. 9. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Seller may reject any or all tenders. 10. Deposit cheques for unsuccessful tenders will be returned promptly. 11. If successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, the deposit shall be forfeited. For further particulars, please contact Ralph Davidson at 780-390-2100. E. Roger Spady Barrister & Solicitor 5015 Victoria Ave, Box 328 Coronation, Alberta, T0C 1C0
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Hockey Standings
Self defence course empowers participants Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Flagstaff Rural Crime Watch hosted a self-defence course at the Strome Community Hall on Saturday, Nov. 23, where Paul Hunter of Highlander Protective Solutions was a huge hit as he walked participants through some self-defence tips and tricks.
“I really enjoyed the session,” says Brooke Grove, who attended with her 13-year-old daughter. “Paul taught us to be more aware of our surroundings.” She says he did it in such a way so as not to scare participants, but that she actually left the session feeling empowered, as did her daughter. They also practiced some self-defence techniques, like breaking
holds and other moves aimed on getting away from an assailant. Hunter also went through safety in the home, telling participants to be aware of all potential points of entry in your home. The three hour session had around 25 registered attendees. Grove said she heard nothing but positive feedback herself after the course.
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Blessed with a vivid imagination, Hardisty author Tina Jenkins says it was the inspiration of her Grade 8 English teacher who turned reading and writing from a painful process to one of the great joys of her life. Jenkins is celebrating the upcoming release date of her book, Tears of the Dragon: Love and Sorrow. It is a fantasy book, aimed at young adults, and it will officially be released on Dec. 12. Jenkins says she has a vivid imagination, and her books often start with a particular daydream. As she gets that part written, she goes forwards and backwards to fill in the back story and move the narrative along. “Sometimes, though, it just doesn’t work out. It doesn’t always go the way you intend. “That’s why I love working on a laptop, I can just get rid of the part that isn’t working and rewrite it.” Jenkins is originally from BC, she moved to Alberta in 1999, and to Hardisty in 2004, where she and husband Perry presently reside. After she finished her first set of books - Love and Sorrow is her eighth Jenkins says she worked hard at getting it published. She finally turned to LuLu, an online company who provides authors with the ability to produce their own paperbacks and e-books.
She says she wasn’t completely pleased with the final results. She published her first three books, the Rune Bound, Ring of Teirnan, and Shield of Danor with LuLu, and found that she didn’t have much choice when it came to covers. “And then when I had the books in hand, they didn’t offer any advice on how and where to market them,” she says. She knew she wanted to find a publisher who still put out actual books, not just e-books. She tried marketing the finished books through farmers markets, but found that it was tough to get pre-orders, people wanted it right away or not at all, so she was constantly reordering to keep stocked. “I was just breaking even financially,” Jenkins says. She found out then that bigger book stores are generally selling books from specific publishers only, or books already on the best seller list. A friend recommended that she look for another publisher for her book, Rune Bound. She submitted to Harlequin, she says, and they recommended Dream Big Publishing. That was 2017, and Jenkins contracted to them, but soon realized that other than a new cover, the book was essentially the same as her previous self-publishing foray, she had to special order the print version at her own cost and in the end, the onus was on her to sell the book. “After a year of working
with them, I didn’t see any money.” Then, without warning, Dream Big dropped her books altogether, blaming cutbacks. By that time they had five of her titles available via e-book or paper book, but had done no editing, and whose formatting of the paper books was poorly done, according to Jenkins. That was 2018, and Jenkins says for a while she completely lost the heart for it. In the meantime, however, she was circulating the books she had on hand, and was gaining some hardcore fans. Perry says he took some titles to a co-worker who raved about them, and wanted to read everything else Tina had written. After a friend’s granddaughter came to her asking if she could write some teen fiction, Jenkins had already decided to write a new series, Tears of the Dragon: Love and Sorrow, this was the start of the most recent series she has produced. The Jenkins heard about another publisher, and so she submitted a chapter of this book to Austin Maccauley, a publisher with offices in the US, UK, Australia, and Dubai. The submission guidelines warned them that an eight-week turnaround was the norm, but in less than two weeks, she received a glowing letter of acceptance from the publisher. She knew from the start that in this instance, she would be paying up front
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to have the book published. “It made sense to us,” says Perry. “No one knows who you are, you’re one of thousands of writers hoping to be published. They allowed us to make installment payments, and spelled out what they do for us in the con- Hardisty author Tina Jenkins is anxiously awaiting the release of tract. “You’re just a her newest book: Tears of the small drop in a big Dragon: Love and Sorrow, combucket of unknown ing up Dec. 12. Love and Sorauthors. To us, au- row is a teen fantasy novel. thor-pay is a way to ised to market and proget into the market.” mote the book once it is reFor the first time, Tina leased. got to work with an editThe Jenkins’ have been ing team on her book. “I doing some local promolearned a lot in the tion, like coming to the process,” she says. “It newspaper, and this week opened my eyes to see a lot Tina made a presentation of things I didn’t even realto the Hardisty Royal Purize it was missing.” ple group. This time she had more She’s hoping that once input into the book’s cover, the book is released she too, and she feels that it’s can hold some readings in 100 per cent improved. local libraries. The pair are But what the Jenkins are planning to speak to local most excited about is that stores and chains to see if this publisher has prom-
they would be interested in selling the book. “I wanted to have a close place where people would be able to buy it locally,” Jenkins says. Of course, the book will also be for sale in an ebook format through Amazon. For the Jenkins’, having that printed copy in their hands will be the end of a long and sometimes frustrating journey. Tina says she’s learned a lot about promoting herself as an author, too, during the process. She hopes that other authors will learn from her experience and really look closely at what they are getting from a publisher, and she loves the idea of inspiring other authors to go forward in their own journey towards publication. She’s holding the second book in the Tears of the Dragon series in reserve until she sees how the promotion goes on the new book, but she’s hopeful that all will be well.
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December 2019 Meetings
Council Council M Meeting eeting County ounty C Council Meetings FFlagstaff lagstaff C ouncil M eetings aare re cconducted onducted the 2nd and 4th Wednesday W ednesday of each month a.m.. unless ccommencing ommencing at 9 a.m otherwise planned. Council C ouncil and Committee Committee meeting agendas are are aavailable vailable at the County’s C ounty’s website website at: flagstaff.ab.ca/council/meetings-andfl agstafff..ab.ca/council/meeetings-andminutes minu tes
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Council Highlights Regular Council Meeting of November 20, 2019 Council Highlights briefly identify decisions made by Council. Council encourages its residents, businesses and stakeholders to keep in touch with Council news. 2020-2022 Business Plan and Budget—1st Draft Council reviewed and discussed the proposed 2020-2022 Business Plan and Budget. In anticipation of a revenue shortfall, the following revisions are to be incorporated into the 2nd DRAFT 2020-2022 Business Plan and Budget to be brought back to the December 11, 2019 Council meeting: 1. Dust Suppressant Program: Discontinue the MG30 program and offer MG30 in front of residences only along the Arterial Road Network at no cost and apply to strategic locations 2. Oiled Road Inventory – review the current oiled roads procedures for consideration 3. Road Construction – Reduce allotment to $1,000,000/year 4. Road Maintenance Program: Residential Laneway Maintenance to be cost recovery 5. Capital Equipment Purchase: Do not sell Spare Grader but remove from replacement cycle 6. Gravel Program – No crushing project at CR-02-2020 Northeast Area 7. Agriculture Department a. Weed/Pest Inspections – reduce to two inspectors b. Custom Spraying go to cost recovery 8. 2020 Cost of Living do not provide 1.6% cost of living for the Councillors 9. Recreation Funding reduce by 10% 10. Provide funding to the following non-profit organizations: a. Flagstaff Adult Learning: $52,000 for 2020; $52,800 for 2021; and $54,300 for 2022 b. Flagstaff Satellite Family Day Home Society: $21,800 for 2020; $21,472 for 2021; and $21,472 for 2022 c. Parents for Fun in Flagstaff: $25,000 for 2020, 2021 and 2022 d. STARS: $2.00/per capita (regional) e. Parkland Regional Library: per capita rate of $8.55 for 2020 budget f. Hospice Society of Camrose and District: $3,500 in 2020 g. Flagstaff Victim Services: $10,400 in 2020, 2021 and 2022
Flagstaff Intermunicipal Partnership (FIP) Operation and Transition Plan for Proposed Amalgamation County Council may consider amalgamation only if the Province of Alberta agrees to an acceptable financial commitment by March 31, 2020.
Five-Year Economic Development and Strategic Plan Council approved the five-year Economic and Community Development Plan. The document will be available on the website.
Tender Results for the Sale of Used Vehicles
Monday riday M onday ttoo FFriday p.m. .m. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p .m.) p.m.) ((Closed Closed Noon - 1 p
The following bids for the sale of used vehicles were approved: Item # 1 - $3,388 for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck Item # 2 - $1,688 for the 2007 Chevrolet 1500 Truck Item # 3 - $2,300 for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck Item # 4 - $10,200 for the 2004 Chevrolet 3500 Truck Item # 5 - $5,001 for the 2014 Polaris 800 ATV Item # 6 - $4,777.77 for the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Truck The successful bidders will be notified of their purchases.
2020 Capital Bridge Program
Address: A ddress:
12435 TTownship ownship Road 442 Box 358 358 PP.O. .O. Box SSedgewick, edgewick, AB T0B 4C0
An application will be submitted to the Local Road Bridge Program (LRB) component within the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) for assistance in funding the six projects, totaling $541,500 with the County portion being funded by MSI Capital in the amount of $135,375.
Bylaw 09/19 County of Paintearth No. 18 Intermunicipal Development Plan Council passed Bylaw 09/19 for the purpose of adopting the County of Paintearth No. 18 and Flagstaff County Intermunicipal Development Plan.
Tax Sale Properties Tax Forfeiture Title will be obtained on the following properties, and then they will be tendered to the public: • Roll 1006500 (Strome), RN67;6;7-10, 12,000 square feet • Roll 633000, NE;34;42;16;W4, 0.54 acres
Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Association 2020 Budget Council did not approve Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Association’s proposed 2020 budget with a total municipal requisition of $1,289,902.99 with Flagstaff County’s total requisition being $491,291.84.
Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Association Curbside Collection Proposal Council did not support the “Curotto Can” system recommendation put forth by Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management due to the negative impact it would have on the streets within Galahad and Strome.
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Once approved, the full Council Meeting minutes can be found at www.flagstaff.ab.ca under the “Council” tab and in the “Meetings and Minutes” section.
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Wheat Kings score 16 goals over two-game weekend Emily Tanton Student Reporter The Vegreville Rangers came to Killam on Friday, Nov. 22, unaware of the beating they were in for at the hands of the Wheat Kings. Killam finished the game with 14 goals to Vegreville’s one. The onslaught began in the first period, with Tanner Eno scoring an unassisted goal one minute into the game. Braydan Davis and Landon Eskra each scored goals of their own minutes later before the Rangers managed to come up with a single goal of their own.
Before the period was over, the Wheat Kings scored two more goals, with Eskra scoring again thanks to a pass from Jon Gartner, and Ashton Kelly scoring unassisted. The Wheat Kings did not let up in the second, scoring seven more goals. Brendan Erick received a pass from Carter Burton, and Eskra scored his third of the night with passes from Grant Lynes and Gage Nelson. Carter Ortman and Dalton Zemanek each scored a goal in the second, followed quickly by Nelson, Chase Schatschneider, and Burton each scoring one.
The third period saw a little less badgering of Rangers’ goalie Zachary Micklich, with only two goals being scored by the Wheat Kings. Derek Zimmer and Kobe Charchun each scored their first of the game. The scoreboard read a staggering 14-1 by the end of the game. The Lac La Biche Clippers put up more of a fight the following day, winning against Killam by a score of 4-2. Braydan Davis interrupted the Clippers’ two goals in the first period with one of his own and when Lac La Biche scored their third goal in the sec-
Kohl Forster, as well as his defensive linemates, released many hard slapshots from the blue line last Saturday, peppering the Rangers’ goalie with hard shot pucks.
ond period, Carter Ortman was quick to lessen the gap between the two teams. The score was 3-2 for the Clippers going into the third, and unfortunately the Wheat Kings couldn’t come up with another goal, only letting in one more goal by the end of the game to end it with a score of 42. Killam will only play one game this weekend; they’re headed to Lloydminster on Saturday, Nov. 30, to face off against the Bandits. After the weekend, Kobe Charchun remains the only Killam player cracking the top 10 among the league leaders, sitting at fifth place
This careful control of the puck is how Carter Ortman came away with a goal and an assist against the Vegreville Rangers last Friday.
with eight goals and 17 assists. The Wheat Kings themselves remain solidly in fourth place in the league. The next home game for
the Wheat Kings will be Friday, Dec. 6, versus the St. Paul Canadiens, who currently are in third, one spot above the Wheat Kings.
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Public Works Updates Please refer to www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work happening throughout the County. Winter Road Maintenance: Roadways are cleared of snow as necessary. During normal winter conditions, County gravel roads should be cleared of snow within four days, unless there is heavy snow and persistent winds. One plow truck is designated to remove snow and apply sand/salt to oil and paved surface roads. Two graders are allocated for snow and ice removal on MG30 roads.
Back roads or blind roads will not be plowed unless deemed necessary by Public Works. Private Laneway Maintenance: Flagstaff County will once again be undertaking snow plowing on private laneways. Please contact the Public Works Department at 780-384-4123 by December 15th, 2019 for further details regarding this service. Laneway inspections are ongoing.
Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.
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OBITUARIES Mabel Ramona Kinghorn
Mabel Ramona Kinghorn, the fourth child of Pete and Emma Grove, was born on June 15, 1941, in Hardisty, Alberta. She passed away November 23, 2019, in Killam, Alberta. During her third bout
with cancer she fought valiantly but passed away surrounded by family and friends. Ramona moved from the family farm to Lougheed to work at the hotel and there she met the love of her life, Bill, who was working at the seed cleaning plant. They were married on November 9, 1963. Their lives were made complete with the arrival of their son Wade, born on June 11, 1968. They settled in Lougheed where they lived all their lives. Many memories were made in the little
house on the west side of Lougheed that is now the post office. After their marriage, Mona worked at the grocery store on Main Street Lougheed. She later worked as a teacher’s aide between Lougheed and Sedgewick schools for more than 20 years. After Bill’s passing and her retirement, Mona was able to devote a large chunk of her time to community efforts such as the library board, the museum society, the senior’s centre, and the local fish pond. Ramona loved camping,
Evelyn Mae Hampshire
Evelyn Mae Hampshire was born to Albert and Elizabeth Marston on April 21, 1919, and passed away peacefully at Killam Continuing Care Centre on November 24, 2019, at the age of 100 years. Mae was born in Sedgewick and attended school at Lawn Hill southeast of the Marston home. Being close to the school meant that Mae and her brother hauled water and had the stove lit before school started during the winter, all done with horses. During World War II she
lived with relatives in Toronto, Ontario, and worked for Campbell's Soups. Upon her return to Sedgewick, she worked at Beairsto Bros Store. In 1951 she married Maurice Hampshire and they farmed until his death in 1986. She continued to live on the farm until she moved to the Flagstaff Lodge in Sedgewick in 2011. Upon its closing, she resided in Providence Place, Daysland, until moving to Killam Continuing Care Centre earlier this year. Mae was a great baker, producing legendary buns, cookies, and tarts. She happily supplied family and friends with warm knitted afghan blankets, mitts, and touques. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, visiting, attending the sporting events
of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, especially curling, hockey, and baseball. She was predeceased by her brother James Marston, husband Maurice, daughter Margaret, and son-in-law Len Kurowski. She leaves to cherish her memory: James (Mell), David (Roseanne); grandchildren Victoria (Duane) Zimmer, Megan (Ian Strachan), Andrew (Brett), Jennifer, Dallan (Melanie) and Devin; great-grandchildren Joshua & Noah, Evelyn & Sarah, Peighton & Brynn, Declan & Karoline, as well as many treasured friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 29 at 2 p.m. at the Sedgewick United Church. Donations in memory of Mae may be made to Sedgewick United Church, Killam Continuing Care Centre, or a charity of the donor's choice.
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fishing, and playing cards, but most of all she loved family. Spending time with a baby on her lap surrounded by nieces and nephews always made her smile. Mona was predeceased by her husband Bill, her parents Pete and Emma, sisters Linda and Marta, brother Carl and his wife Linda, brother John, nephew Todd, niece Donna and her husband Bill. Ramona is survived by her son Wade, her siblings Anna (Bill), Cliff (Cheryl), Peter (Deb), sister-in-law Gail, many nieces and nephews, great nieces, and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and extended family. Mona was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.
Killam & Forestburg Baptist Church Pastors: David Tonner (Lead) Phone: Killam: 780 385-3607 Forestburg 780 582-3601
Service Times: Killam: Sunday School – 9:45 AM Worship – 10:55 AM Forestburg: Worship – 9:00 AM www.killambaptistchurch.ca www.forestburgbaptist.ca
(Palliative Care) or the charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements in care of Fee & Sons Funeral Home and Crematorium, Killam Phone 780-385-3642
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the Lougheed Community Hall. Memorial donations may be made to the Killam Health Care Foundation
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Daysland DAYSLAND, KILLAM Alliance Church & ROSALIND 5030 - 57 Street UNITED CHURCHES Phone: (780) 374-3777
• Fri, Nov 29 FREE MOVIE Pastors Kirby Schmidt-Teigen
Mr. Rogers Killam 6:30PM Popcorn & Snacks open to the public! • Sun, Dec 1 9AM Rosalind, 11AM Killam Check our life-size Advent Calendar at Killam Co-op
and Rob Johnson
Worship Service Sundays 10:45am Sunday School 9:30am AWANA Club Mondays 6 - 7:15pm YOUTH Fridays at 7pm
Pentecostal SEDGEWICK SEDGEWICK Killam Tabernacle & LOUGHEED SEVENTH DAY Pastor Ben Kellert UNITED CHURCHES
Sunday Services Sedgewick - 10am
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•Sunday 10am Christian Education Hour (In Merna Area) •11 am Worship Celebration Elder Raymond Anderson All are welcome to attend! Phone: (780) 384-2258
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10:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:30 AM
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SEDGEWICK COMMUNITY CHURCH of the Nazarene Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship & Children’s Church - 10:30 a.m.;
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Jets and Sabres come out on top after weekend Emily Tanton Student Reporter
Sedgewick Sabres played the Consort Comets in Hardisty on Friday, Nov. 22, coming away with a staggering win of 13-3. Although the Sabres had 26 shots to Consorts’ 48, it appears Sedgewick was much
Northstars successful at home
more successful in putting the puck in the net. Clay Lang can be credited with four of the goals from last Friday, while Connor Metz and Nick Dunn each managed to scored two. Kyle Sanders, Bailey Antos, Kurtis Clarkson, Dean Brodie, and Kyle Wandler were responsible for the other five goals scored.
Hughenden in the second period. Seth Holte and Matt Adams scored the last two goals for Hughenden, finishing the game with a score of 7-4. The Forestburg Flyers play this Friday against the Consort Comets and the Sedgewick Sabres and Hughenden Jets will be facing off against each other this Saturday.
HELP NEEDED Killam Krossing Hotel / Smitty’s Family Restaurant Requires:
Emily Tanton
Line Cook
Student Reporter
Daysland played one game at home last weekend. The Devon Barons travelled to Daysland on Saturday, Nov. 23, and met an onslaught of shots from the Northstars. After three periods, the Northstars beat the Barons 6-2, with shots 4636 for Daysland. Kolton Baptiste had a three-goal game with Daysland, scoring half of the team’s goals. Cole Gibson, Dylon Cloutier, and Mitchell Gartner were the other scorers for the Northstars, with Dom Buffalo between the pipes stopping an incredible amount of shots. Daysland will be back in their home rink this weekend, playing the Blackfalds Wranglers on Saturday, Nov. 30.
Delburne Outlaws went to Hughenden to play the Jets on Saturday, Nov. 23, and lost 7-4. Logan Morrison managed two goals for the Jets last Saturday and the other five goals were thanks to five individuals. Nick LaPorte, Brennan Anholt, and Dallas Swainson each scored for
Main tasks: a) Must be able to work independently. b) Must be a team player in a group setting. c) Become familiar with all Regular, Seniors, Children’s Features, Gluten free, and Vegan menus. d) Become familiar with all Smitty’s guidelines in preparation and presentation of meals in a timely fashion. e) Completion of Food Safe course, preferred. Wages commensurate with training and experience. If interested in working with a Super Kitchen staff, you are invited to apply.
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starting immediately. This position includes competitive salary & benefits. The successful candidate will – • Possess strong organizational & communication skills. • Have a willingness to learn quickly. • Have the ability to work with various computer applications. • Enjoy working in a fast paced, team environment. • Have the desire to deliver excellence in customer service every day. Insurance experience is preferred, but not essential. Candidate must be eligible to be licensed by AB Insurance Council. Would you like to join our team? Please submit your resume to PO Box 100, Killam, AB T0B 2L0 bud@thejamesinsurancegroup.ca or deliver to – S. James Agencies (Killam) Ltd., 5012 – 50 St. Killam. Sedgewick Land & Insurance Ltd., 4834 – 47 St., Sedgewick. Battle River Agencies, 5118 – 50 St., Hardisty
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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY Health
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CARD CARD OF OF THANKS THANKS The family of Martha Pope would like to thank the Doctors and staff at the Killam Hospital for the care and kindness Mom received during her stay. Her celebration of life day was special. Thanks to Fee & Sons and a special thank you to Susan MacKinnon. Susan’s help during the week and delivery of the eulogy was so very much appreciated. To everyone who attended and the flowers, cards and donations we received thank you. Mom would have been proud. She loved Sedgewick, the community was so important to her. To all her friends thank you she had an amazing life.
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Let’s Get Together to Remember Service of Lament and Light Killam Knox United Church 4930 - 49 st. Killam Thursday, December 12 at 7 p.m. Please Call if You Have Any Questions About the Event 780-385-3642
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The Beaver Regional Arts Society Presents Opry Gold with Leisa Way at the Paragon Theatre 5019 - 50 Street, Holden, AB Sunday, December 1 at 2 p.m. Admission Adults $27 12 and Under $8 Supper is Available After the Show for $16 For Tickets and Information Call Christine at 780-688-3812 or Susan at 780-688-2126
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COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Killam District & Chamber of Commerce Invites You and Your Family to our Christmas at the Crossroads Thursday, December 5 to Saturday, December 7. •The Festival of Trees has a New Location!!• The North Pole (aka The Living Room Theatre) and will run from Thursday Evening through Saturday. Thursday: 6 to 9p.m. Friday: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 10 to 5 p.m. Admission is a Donation to The Food Bank. To Register a Tree, call Dan at 780-385-3034 To Register a Gingerbread House to the Festival, or to Register an entry into the Parade of Lights, please contact Dan at 780-385-3034 _____________________ Ever Thought You’d might like to Learn to Play the Bagpipes? Or Play Drum in a Pipes & Drums Band? The Battle River Pipes & Drums Presents our Open House You will have a Chance to Meet our Band Members and Try Out and Instrument! Saturday, December 7 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Killam Seniors Centre on Main Street! All Ages & Skill Levels Welcome! Curious about your Scottish Heritage or maybe just Love the Culture? Our Scottish Shoppe will be Open as well! We sell all Manor of Scottish Gear Including Kilts, Shirts, Sashes, & New and Vintage Celtic inspired Jewlery, Gift Baskets, and Shortbread! You can also sample our Authentic, Handmade Scottish Shortbread!
Not everyone feels like celebrating at Christmastime; No one understands this more than we do. That is why we have a gathering every year to remember those we’ve lost. We don’t expect you to feel like celebrating, but you might just feel better. Come join us; you’ll be among friends. Brought to you by Fee & Sons Funeral Service and Creamatorium www.feeandsonsfuneral home.com Helping Communities and Their Families. 23/25p _____________________ The Big One! Killam Annual Christmas Market and Craft Sale Saturday, December 7 Killam Community Hall 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lunch Available. 23/24c _____________________ The Hardisty Library is Sponsoring a FREE Photographic Show by Josef. S. Hartung Come and See This Man’s Exciting Vision Through the Lens of a Camera! Library Show: Monday, December 9 Tuesday, December 10 Wednesday, December 11 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Enjoy some Snacks and Great Photography! 22/23c
22/23c ______________________ Christmas Concert with Lunch to Follow! November 30, 6:30 p.m. at the Sedgewick SDA Church (Hwy 608, RR131). Join us for Music, Entertainment, Food, and Holiday Cheer! Absolutely free to attend! 21/23c _____________________ Lougheed Agricultural Society is having their volunteer Appreciation supper on Monday, December 2. Meal will be prepared by the Battle River 4-H Beef Club and served at 5:30 p.m. Please let us thank you for your help over the year with this small gesture of appreciation. The Annual General Meeting will follow at 7 p.m. if you wish to attend. Discussion on the year previous and coming, plus looking to the 100th fair. RSVP for supper to Iris Williams 780386-3834 or Kim Martin 780-386-2234 by November 28. 22/23c ______________________ Turkey Bingo Sunday, December 8 at 2 p.m. at the Bruce Community Centre Door Prize! Lunch Available! Sponsored by the Bruce Ag Society
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23p _____________________ Viking United Church, Candlelight Service, December 1 at 7 p.m. Freewill offering to the local food bank. Everyone welcome. 23p _____________________ Strome Community Xmas Party Bring the Family – Minors welcome Minors must be accompanied by an adult Friday, December 13 Happy Hour 5:30 Supper 6:30 Entertainment: This year we will take you back in time! Back to homegrown, local entertainment. If you have a bit of entertainment (max 10 mins) like skit, a poem, a song, anything you can dream up we welcome you! Please let us know by December 6 if you want to join the entertainment portion of the evening! Tickets at ATB Financial Agency-Strome or from any Board Member. Call Brenda W at 780-781-3550/ 780-376-3550 or Brenda H at 780-608-5441 or Lee-Ann at 780-678-7916 for more info. 20/25c
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In a twist of fate, as I was contemplating budgeting for the unaffordable and outrageous cost for a shingles vaccine shot at some point this winter, I woke up last Tuesday morning with an unknown burning rash on my leg. It didn’t look too bad at first and since I am used to doctoring myself, I just kept an eye on it and began to look in my books for a cause and remedy.
After two days, I was convinced I was having a shingles outbreak and called my doctors office. They instructed me to come into the outpatients clinic immediately, which I did. When I told the nurse I suspected I had shingles, she rushed to isolate me. I was contagious to those who were unvaccinated for chicken pox and to those with a lowered immune system. Dr. O'Riordan took one quick look and confirmed the diagnosis. Quickly writing a prescription for a seven day antiviral medicine, she said to come back
for a painkiller, if necessary, and told me to go home and recover. To be effective the antiviral has to be taken within 48 hours. I was just within the time frame. By that point the rash was very painful and I had a fever and nausea. I was sick. Gladly swallowing the big pills three times a day, I sunk into my chair in front of the gas fire and slept for five days until the fever was gone. Today I still have two days of antiviral medicine to take, but I feel like I’m on the other side of the active phase of shingles. Many people
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have mentioned the pain associated as the virus affects the nerves, sometimes permanently scarring them and causing lingering pain. I have had bouts of stabbing pain down my leg which are sudden and leave me breathless from the severity. I hope the THC balm I make for myself and apply topically will help with that as I go into the next stage of the virus. The Seniors Club in Alliance had a potluck dinner and social on Sunday evening. There was a great turnout of 17 people. It sounds like the food was delicious and the visiting was fun. The Seniors Club
drop-in centre is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon and is located down the stairs of the library building. People of all ages are welcome to come hang out, chat, drink coffee, and nibble on treats, not just seniors. The Alliance Women’s Institute’s Argyle branch met on Wednesday. It was a very special occasion as Barbara Steadman was presented with a Branch Lifetime Membership. Issues discussed at the meeting were the need for seniors diabetic medical supplies being covered by public health insurance and Class 5 drivers being allowed to drive large motorhomes and
trailers with no specialized training. At the Women’s Institute provincial convention in June, a resolution was passed to request that the Alberta government cover the cost of the shingles vaccine for everyone over 50 years of age. The Argyle Women’s Institute has a table every month at the Alliance farmer’s market with an early-bird lottery as a fundraiser. They really are a great service group to support and new members are always welcome. If you have any news to share, send it to my email above. Bye for now.
Council agreed to submit an application for a Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program grant under the local road bridge program component for $541,500 for six projects. County funding for the projects will come from an MSI Capital grant for $135,375. Council voted to obtain tax forfeiture titles on two properties, one in Strome and one rural property, so that they can be tendered to the public for sale. Flagstaff County elected not to approve Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management’s 2020 budget. Council did not support a change to a Curotto-Can waste collection system.
Flagstaff County Council received and discussed their 2020-2022 Business Plan and Budget during their Nov. 20 meeting. In anticipation of decreased revenue levels, Council reviewed a number of cuts, but maintained support for local non-profits. The draft budget is not a finished document; Council has asked the Finance Officer, Deb Brodie, to make a number of program and service changes, then bring back a second draft to their Dec. 11 meeting incorporating the changes. Some of the items removed include discontinuation of the dust suppressant MG-30 program; reducing road construction to $1,000,000 allotment per year; work on Ads take approximately 10 days to process private laneways for main- ___________________________ ___________________________ tenance and custom sprayBUSINESS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES ing to go to a cost recovery BUD HAYNES & WARD'S basis; reducing weed/past FALL FIREARMS Auction, HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT? Saturday, Dec. 7th at 10 AM. Other medical conditions causing inspectors to two positions; 11802-145 Street, Edmonton, AB. TROUBLE WALKING or cancelling a gravel crushing Over 700 Lots, On-Line bidding DRESSING? The Disability Tax Antique & Modern Firearms, Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax project, and the cancellation www.WardsAuctions.com. To credit and $50, 000 lump sum call Brad Ward 780-940refund. Apply NOW; quickest of a 1.6 per cent cost of liv- consign, 8378; Linda Baggaley 403-597refund Nationwide! Expert help. 1-844-453-5372. ing increase of remunera- 1095. ___________________________ ___________________________ tion for councillors. LAKE LOTS - Lake Iles, AB. JIFFY LUBE - own your own Bros. Auctioneers business for as little as $150,000. Council also looked at re- Ritchie Unreserved Auction, December If you are driven to be in business ducing recreation funding 13 - Edmonton Site. 5 Cottage for yourself and want to be a Lake Lots in Island View Harbour. hands-on owner, email newownby 10 per cent. 45 Minutes West of Edmonton. er@jiffylubeservice.ca for details. Council asked Brodie to Jerry Hodge: 780.706.6652; ___________________________ EMPLOYMENT Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services EMPLOYMENT consider the following Ltd. rbauction.com/realestate. OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES ___________________________ funding in the next 2020 AUTOS AUTOS NLSS - HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC. Full-time, budget draft: Flagstaff WANTED CLASSIC CARS Competitive Wages, Bonus, New Adult Learning - $52,000; Any Condition: Porsche 356-912- Shop. Heavy duty trucks, heavy Mercedes 190-230-250equipment. Email resume to: Flagstaff Satellite Day Home 911-930; 280-300; Jaguar XKE, office@nlsmith.ca; fax: 403-646Society - $21,800; Parents for XK120/140/150; Split Window 5936; upload to www.nlsmith.ca. Corvette OR any ___________________________ Fun in Flagstaff - $25,000; European/British Cars. Rusty, JOURNALISTS, GRAPHIC STARS $2 per capita based Rotten or Show Car. FINDER ARTISTS, Marketing and more. FEE PAID $$$$! CALL Chris Alberta's weekly newspapers are on regional population fig- 613-894-1141 or looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit ure; $8.55 per capita for carhunter472@gmail.com. http://awna.com/resumes_add. ___________________________ Parkland Regional Library; FEED SEED Deadline for FEEDAND AND SEED $3,500 for the Hospice SociBlanket HEATED CANOLA buying ety of Camrose and District; Green, Heated or Springthrashed Classifieds is and $10,400 for Flagstaff Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying Wednesday Victim Services. damaged or offgrade grain. "On Farm Pickup" Westcan Feed & at 4 p.m. During the meeting
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RCMP Continued from Front approached by the Alberta SPCA for their assistance in serving outstanding warrants on residents of the area under Section 2.1 of the Animal Protection Act of Alberta: “to cause or permit an animal to be in distress.� The suspects were found to have moved out of the region, and no warrants were served. A complaint of a breach of the peace in Alliance turned out to be a dispute between neighbours. Members attended and mediated. Two complaints of break and enters to businesses were made from Daysland. The Town’s Public Works building was broken into, and a 2010 GMC Sierra truck was stolen, licence plate BND1564. Another break in was reported at the Daysland Golf Course, and tire tracks at the scene were linked to the theft of the vehicle. Nothing was taken, but damage was done to the premises. In Forestburg, a complaint of break and enter to a residence was made. RCMP investigated, discovering that the suspects are known to the complainants, and to police; they are following up. There is no concern to the public. A complaint of criminal harassment was made to RCMP, who discovered the allegations were unfounded. RCMP arrested a Killam man with multiple warrants after a series of interactions where the individual was charged with failure to comply with pre-existing conditions. Thirty-fouryear-old Jared Lizee was arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle; failure to comply with conditions x 6; flight from police officer, three traffic violations, as well as the previous failures to comply. RCMP responded to two false alarms in Forestburg and Strome. Members are investigating two com-
plaints of fraud; one over $5,000 in connection with a phone scammer and a time-share offer in Mexico. Another fraud complaint, from Hardisty, is presently under investigation. A complaint of harassing communications was made; police determined it was unfounded, based on an error. Police are investigating a complaint of identity fraud linked to a prior break and enter in the area. RCMP in the region are continuing to find empty transformers in the area, landowners are asked to contact police if these are found. Police are still searching for the owner of these items. Members wrote five provincial violation tickets in this period. Members stopped a vehicle in rural Flagstaff and demanded a breathalyzer from the driver. After samples of .11 and .10 were obtained, the driver was charged and the vehicle seized and towed. Four other provincial statutes were all civil matters, where members attended to deal with to the best of their abilities. Members received a complaint of the theft of a vintage camper; the complainant declined to pursue charges. Police are investigating a complaint from the Galahad area of 80 gallons of dyed diesel siphoned out of a tractor; two days laters the same complainant had more fuel taken. RCMP had a complaint of theft of batteries from a rural well site. Killam members had seven reports of suspicious vehicles or persons, and police encourage residents to continue to report unusual behaviour or crimes that occur. A white Ford F550 was stolen in Sedgewick, with licence plate BZY1105, and had not been recovered at the time of this report. A complaint of siphoned fuel was made from Killam. In a two week period, police have dealt with two complaints of stolen licence plates in the Lougheed area. RCMP had 18 motor vehicle collisions
RCMP in the Flagstaff region continue to find empty transformers, with five located by local landowners and reported to RCMP. The owner of the equipment has still not been located, and police ask landowners to report to the Killam Detachment if they find such an item on their land. reported to them during the week, most attributed to wildlife and weather. RCMP received a complaint of trespass from a landowner who witnessed a dark coloured truck where the driver was behaving suspiciously, and followed up. Members received a complaint under the Trespass Act; a citizen reported seeing a known offender in the area. When police checked, they found the suspect was currently serving jail time, and not the individual in question.
RCMP had one complaint of uttering threats; which was unfounded on investigation. If you have information about these incidents, please call the Killam RCMP at 780-385-3502. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).
CCI Wireless donates a portion of Sedgewick signups to Spray Park
CCI Wireless presented a cheque for $750 to the Sedgewick Lake Park Association. They initiated a sign-up campaign in Sedgewick starting in May and contributed $25 for every internet signup to the Battle River Splash Zone spray park. The campaign is still open. From left: Kim Rempel, representing the spray park; Martin Kraus, representing CCI Wireless; Jim Fedyk, CAO Town of Sedgewick; and Shelby Boyd, also representing the spray park.
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British Invasion a true bobby dazzler of a show in Forestburg Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Forestburg Concert Series opened on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Forestburg Community Hall with an outstanding performance from Leisa Way and the Wayward Wind Band, featuring Fred Smith, Bruce Ley, Bobby Prochaska, Nathan Smith, and Sam Cino. This vastly talented crew brought their Across the Pond: The British Invasion show to the Forestburg Stage, featuring hits ranging from the Fab Four-The Beatles, to Herman and the Hermits, and even Sir Elton himself. Way brings a super high energy level to the stage, with her huge smile, her amazing costumes, and her riveting talent. The Wayward Wind Band are a group of superb musicians and singers, from Fred Smith’s rendition of The Animals’ ‘House of the Rising Sun,’ to Nathan Smith’s Herman and the Hermits medley featur-
ing, ‘I’m Hen-ery the eighth, I am,’ Cino’s delightful channelling of Mick Jagger for “Satisfaction,” and Prochaska’s Gerry and the Pacemakers medley featuring ‘Don’t Let the Sun Catch you Crying,” backed up by Bruce Ley on keyboard and guitar. It’s song after song from the biggest acts out of the United Kingdom, performed superbly.
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Way joins the band between changing personas that include divas Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield, Annie Lennox, and more, channelling her powerful voice and energy into an incredible experience. Forestburg hit it out of the park with this incredible group of performers. The best part? If you missed Saturday’s performance, you might still be in luck, the Palace The-
atre in Daysland is the next target of The British Invasion, on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Leisa Way in a few of her many c o s t u m e changes.
It’s Time Once Again To Fill The Tree!
The CP; Eric & Ally Anderson; Kerry, Michelle, All funds go to the Brennan, & Garrett Anderson; Frankie Flagstaff Christmas Sharing & Dennis Cryderman; Program. Donations can be Gordie & Rhoda Robbins; made by mail - Box 99, Chris’s Waterwell Service; Lynne Jenkinson, Austin Hanson; Sedgewick, AB. George & Jean Gabruck; Dustin Moroz; T0B 4C0 or in-person Pat MacKinnon; Carole Bergum & Family; Rod & Doreen at the Killam Bell; Edward Galm; Bill & Pat Gair; John & Koreen Golka; Bryan & Liz Erikssen; Ab & Bev Martin; Community Press Bill, Mavis, & Madison Knodel; Gwen & James Brennan; office. Cheques or Wyatt & Vera Hinkey & Family; Robert & Lois Ponto; We don’t keep Cash only please. Viv Kortgaard; Adeline Patten; Dave McCracken; Terry Leslie; Kimmy, Aryn, a single dime. and Chad Bonnett; Lorraine Martz; Judy Muirhead Family; Tony Schnettler; Geri Clark; Norma Doody; Ken It ALL goes to and Karen Schaupmeyer; Ken and Loretta Oliver; the right place! Gerald and Susan Ness; Dan & Lauri Martin; Dan & Gert Lewis; Dave & Jean Prichard & Family; Edward & Linda Djos; Clara Lewis; Mell & James Hampshire; Mickey & Vic Sather; Angela & Norm Hemmerling & Family; Elijah & Darcie Sather & Family; Armstrong's Rocin' KJ Ranch; Ray & Brenda Snethun; Dallas & Sheila Schmutz; Jim & Velma Armitage; Allan & Louise Child; James & Phyllis Yarham; Terrance & Sharon Adams; Gary & Shelly Bromby; Al & Vi Sloboda; Shawn, Trudy, Keeley, Fallyn Sorken; Ron & Rosemary Weeks; Jordelle, Liam, Mackenzie Muirhead; Ben & Tanny Kellert; Katie Snethun; Lorna Offord; Ray & Margaret Lewis; Perry Lewis, Brad Lewis & Family; Helen Niehaus; John & Gail Muirhead; Ron & Eilene Damberger; Ernest & Denise Gamroth; Galahad Lions Club; Ray & Dianne Blaeser; Glen Lien & Joyce Olsen; Melvin, Mabel, & Danica Thompson, Stella Huculak; Doreen Herle; Rose & Nick Gara; Irene & Jim Slavik & Family; Jim & Marie MacLeod; Norbert & Norma Bauer; Sheila Tanton; Bruce & Penny McNabb; Galahad Health Care Centre Auxiliary Society; Ron Beddoes; Monica & Jeff Northey; Clifford & Victoria Cullum;
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United Church brings life-sized Advent Calendar to Killam Submitted by Rev. Deanna Cox Daysland, Killam, and Rosalind United Churches “Let one man remind us that a little kindness, can change the world.” This time of year, we hear so many appeals to put the “Christ” back in “Christmas,” so this year we at the United Church in Killam are trying something new. We are pairing the life and wisdom of Mister Rogers with the wisdom and teachings of our faith. In the Bible, Jesus tells us to “Love our neighbours as ourselves;” this was the inspiration for Mister Rogers’ neighbourhood. Our goal this Advent is to get to know our neighbours and to help each other practice being a good neighbour. One way you can do this is with the “Neighbourhood Advent Calendar.” Modelling last year’s example at Woodcliff United Church in Cal-
gary, we have created a life-size advent calendar using cabinets and dressers. This giant calendar will help us draw attention to what matters most this Christmas; spreading hope, love, peace, and joy, all while helping us get to know our neighbours! Every day a new compartment will be opened
to reveal: a piece of our Christmas story, a ‘good neighbour challenge,’ a short prayer, along with some Mister Rogers’ wisdom. Like a chocolate Advent Calendar, the future days will remain sealed; you will, however, be able to see the list of challenges from past days, although some supplies may be re-
moved to assist in maintaining the site. The calendar is located at the south end of the Wild Rose Co-op Killam Food Store parking lot, next to the building. Our gratitude goes out to the Co-op, Shelcraft Woodwork, and all who donated supplies for the
calendar for making this project possible. Won’t you be neighbourly this Christmas? You can also join us for the viewing of the 2018 Documentary film, “Won’t You Be My Neighbour?” by Morgan Neiville, this Friday, Nov. 29.
Check out the posters around town or contact Knox United Church for more details on this or any of our Advent events. Christmas Blessings from the congregations of Daysland, Killam, and Rosalind United Churches.
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Continued from Page 9 Saturday, but no score was posted. On Sunday the team dropped a 4-1 game at Wetaskiwin. Carter Hogman scored the lone BR goal with an assist from Kobi Lefsrud. Battle River Tier 2 Midgets won two games over the weekend to make their record 5-1-1. On Friday they travelled to Camrose and came home with a 5-2 win. BR was down twice in the game, but charged back with the final four goals. Logan Zettel, with two goals and an assist, and Adam Child, with a goal and two assists, had three point games. Vaughn Grove, with a goal and an assist, and Keegan McArthur also scored. Assists went to: Dylan Kuilboer, Tyler Krys, and Kolby Andersen. Tristan McClements got the win in goal. On Saturday, BR hosted Athabasca at the Sedgewick Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre and skated to an easy 7-1 victory, outshooting the visitors 44-15. Scoring for BR were: Kolby Andersen with four assists, Vaughn Grove with two goals and an assist, Keegan McArthur also with one assist and two goals, Landon Kelndorfer with a goal and an assist, Jace Schmutz with a goal, Logan Zettel with a goal, Trey Forster with an assist, Adam Child with one assist, Dylan Kuilboer with another assist, and Keithen Tuftin with the
last assist. Cole Bullee got the win in goal. Battle River Tier 4 Midgets (6-0-0) beat Leduc 7-3 at the Sedgewick Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre on Friday. Scoring for BR were: Gibson Seffern with two goals, Garrett Russnak with one goal and one assist, Joshua Arndt with one goal and one assist, Ava Moller, Connor Hoffman, and Brody McDowell. Assists went to: Dylan Haydon with two assists, Laine Guhle also with two, Taylor Johnson, Craig Borth, and
Connor Eddy. Kailum Grove got the win in goal. On Saturday at Warburg, BR skated away with a 6-1 win, outshooting the home squad 48-13. Scoring for BR were: Garrett Russnak with two goals, Dylan Haydon also with two, Blake Johnson with a goal and an assist, Connor Hoffman with two assists, Gibson Seffern with a goal, Kailum Grove with an assist, Joshua Arndt with an assist, and Brody McDowell with one last assist. Matthew Delowski got the win in goal.
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