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Holden Mayor Big milestone celebrated by local business resigns Moush John Staff Reporter At the regular Village of Holden council meeting on Monday, Sept. 16, CAO Sherry Garbe presented council with Mayor Doug Hanson’s resignation. “Although his resignation was effective immediately from Saturday, Sept. 7, when he tendered it to me, I had to formally present it to the council,” Garbe said. “A councillor must be a resident of the jurisdiction that they are elected to as per the Election Act Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 Chapter L-21 current as of August 1, 2019, and since he doesn’t reside in Holden any more, he no longer qualifies to be on council.” Garbe said that there were rumours circulating around immediately after the Aug. 19 regular council meeting. “The administration office received multiple calls and walk-ins with enquiries about three councillors resigning then,” Garbe explained. “There was no discussion about resignations during the August 19 council meeting. The mayor had informed council and administration that his residency was changing to a different location but he did not provide any information as to where he was moving to, and when he moved out of Holden at the end of August he tendered his resignation.” With four councillors at the Village of Holden now,
the administration is accepting nominations for a councillor position. Christine Mackay is the returning officer and said that nominations will be received at the Village of Holden office until noon on Monday, Oct. 7. The ratepayers of Holden will be participating in the by-election on Monday, Nov. 18. “As a CAO, there are a lot of challenges but I think the most difficult by far will be the upcoming by-election,” Garbe added. “I would like to thank Doug Hanson for his time on council and wish him and his family the best in the future.” Council votes against speed limit reduction on Hwy. 14 A letter was sent to the Holden council from Beaver County to consider reducing the speed limit from 100 to 80 on Hwy. 14, but at the regular council meeting on Sept. 16, the motion was defeated. There were two motions put forward. Cr. Markel put forward a motion that council does not support the request from Beaver County to reduce the speed limit on Hwy. 14 between Hwy. 855 to Rge. Rd. 161 until further information is provided. The motion was defeated. Cr. Giebelhaus moved a motion that council supports the request from Beaver County to reduce the speed limit on Hwy. 14 between Hwy 855 to Rge Rd 161. The motion was defeated.
Viking Meats owner/operators Shirley and Yogi Miskew (centre), with daughters Jill (far left) and Jayne, pose with the 25th Anniversary Cake made to thank all the businesses' customers over the years. Read more on Page 3.
Grand Opening date set for Irma's new school Patricia Harcourt Editor
The grand opening of Irma's new school is scheduled to take place on Friday, Nov. 22, an event anticipated by everyone in the community ever since the groundbreaking ceremony started construction in May 2018. Bob Allen, superintendent of Buffalo Trail
Public Schools, states that this will be "top to bottom a brand new facility," including furniture and equipment. "We will farm out the rest to needy schools," he said, speaking of the items that won't be transferred to the new school. Principals from other schools in the division have already done a tour of the old school and put dibs on what
they want for their own schools. The school was originally meant to be completed before the school year began in September. But Chandros Construction will be slightly behind that deadline due to delays, including working in mud and water due to a year and a half of frequent rainfall and high moisture levels.
As of last week, Allen said the paving outside the new school has been completed. Inside most of the vinyl flooring has been laid down and the gymnasium floor is being worked on, including painting of the lines for sports activities. At the opening, a tribute wall will be unveiled outside recognizing all the contributors to the See IRMA P6
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Penny Carnival a blast in Viking
The Viking Alliance Church hosted its annual Penny Carnival with beautiful weather on Saturday, Sept. 21, allowing for many outdoor fun activities including inflatables and a petting zoo. Inside there were more games, face painting, a clothing giveaway, and other displays. Everyone enjoyed food including hot dogs cooked outside on the grill. Everything was worth a penny to try with pennies for sale or to give away as it was all in good fun. PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS
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Viking Meats celebrates 25 years Patricia Harcourt Editor
On Saturday, September 21, Viking Meats owners and their staff celebrated 25 years by thanking their customers with an all day party featuring coffee, cake, draws, and door prizes. Owner/operators Shirley and Yogi
Miskew, along with daughters Jayne and Jill, had a full day of visiting with friends and serving customers who dropped by to congratulate them on their special anniversary. Music was provided courtesy of the local band Saskatune Jam and everyone had a toe tapping good time. Viking Meats has been
in business since 1994 in two different locations, starting first on main street in Viking before moving in 2005 to 5140 54 St. next to Hwy. 36. The "home of the famous Viking sausage" also specializes in fresh meat and deli items, groceries, barbeque beef roast and party trays, wild game processing, and fireworks.
There were plenty of door prizes to be had and souvenirs of Viking Meats at a table just outside the Viking Meats store during the 25th anniversary.
The group Saskatune Jam sang and played for the anniversary at Viking Meats Saturday, putting everyone's toes to tapping while they socialized with coffee and cake.
Standing in front of their meat and deli counter are Yogi, Shirley, Jill, and Jayne Miskew. This was a busy area of the Viking Meats store during the 25th anniversary last Saturday.
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New sign erected at Viking Carena Complex
Workers from Blanchett Neon erected the 6 ft. high lettering on the escarpment of the Viking Carena Complex on Tuesday. Each letter was lifted from the ground to its place high atop the front of the arena itself. Each letter was riveted into place and within a few hours, the new Carena sign was in place as a landmark for all to see. At night, the sign will light with internal illumination by LED lighting, which will be seen from the highway. The sign was deliberately made to look as close to the lettering on the original Carena, lost to fire in 2005, as possible.
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Common Sense Articles written by Peter McArthur based on historical knowledge gleaned over many years. Essential services. Oh, how they have changed! For the earliest survey crews that entered the west, their top personal concerns were no doubt: a reliable team of good horses, being their means of conveyance and transporting all their gear; transit; axes, hammers, stakes, shovels, etc. Their rations were dependent and planned around what the Good Earth might supply in the form of game, for which the right party with a gun and a good skinning knife would surely take them a long way. A little common sense would prepare them well for the yet untamed west: having a good native guide was very beneficial in these remote locations, as even a guide with limited abilities in the spoken language could provide invaluable advice through body language as they started to learn the spoken language. You must put yourself in that position to realize these native guides knew far more than the survey crew and their advice was both sought and highly valued, as theirs was an essential service of unknown value!
As the odd settler had made it into the west very early, some of their locations I learned about in the 1867 Henderson Directory for the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba. So I know they were out there. These few scattered settlers that had established in a location prior to 1867 were perhaps known to your native guide; and that is where some of the essential services might be had. These early settlers came prepared for a multitude of problems that they may face such as requiring harness or shoe repairs. They came with knowledge that is today hard to find. Having brought with them a load of gear that today many museums don't have, like shoes of perhaps three sizes, leather working tools for harness repairs, a small forge with a few blacksmith tools, and an odd one might have an anvil and a small stock of iron. Such settlers were almost like magicians who could perform above and beyond any thinking of today as they made harness repairs or horse shoes. They would repair wagons and muster the means to provide any essential service called for. Yet they were geared up mainly for their own survival in the
west. As other like minded settlers arrived, their sharing of skills combined to increase the availability of essential services, which soon became more readily available. My father had learned his blacksmithing skills and know-how in Renfrew, Ontario, prior to coming west in 1906. He learned from a skilled foundry worker at the Renfrew Foundry who boarded at Grampa's in 1901. Jumping now to 1929 when his sister Helen McArthur passed through Viking heading east by car when they broke a spring on the car. Getting a replacement was not possible in Wainwright but she was told that "Peter McArthur at Viking can repair that spring." Helen wrote us after my father passed away in 1963 telling us of this essential service that my father had provided for them back in 1929, as they had him repair the broken car spring allowing them to continue on their return to Renfrew, Ontario. Helen said she should have thought of her brother when they were stuck for this repair but soon learned that he was known far and wide as being capable of providing this essential service.
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Viking Councillors disagree on specifics of trees policy likely to be adopted after good discussion Patricia Harcourt Editor Members of Viking Council failed to come to a consensus on the value of trees in the community at Sept. 16's meeting. But they did agree that the town needs direction and asked administration to develop a policy/bylaw. Town CAO Don McLeod began the discussion by stating administration looked for an older policy but couldn't find one. He said many communities don't have a tree policy because they don't see it as a high priority. "I like trees and I like bees and I think we need to have a concept that says these things are good," said Councillor Judy Acres, remembering an earlier time when many trees were planted by the town. "I think it's important that this town encourages
people to plant trees," she said. Councillor Deb O'Toole-Balaban agreed she also likes trees, and feels there could be more green spaces in town that have them. Councillor Gary Hafso said: "I'm for trees," but added that it "seems funny though to have a policy." Councillor Clint Nearing added: "I'm all for trees," but on private property. "Do whatever you want on your own property," he said. "Go ahead and plant the whole front yard full." He felt the town would be liable for falling trees growing on public property, and trees get into power lines. Nearing said he "prefers grass to rotting trees," and disliked trees on boulevards. Town public works foreman Kevin O'Neill stated that homeowner's insurance handles trees falling on a house or car. And Fortis looks after trees tangled in lines, "They
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Viking Council notes: policy passed for unpaid utility accounts Councillor questions why splash park an in-session item Patricia Harcourt Editor
The Town of Viking passed a policy on how to deal with unpaid utility bills at the Sept. 16 council meeting, spelling out when to issue and when to implement shut-off notices. The policy reads that a penalty will be applied to an account with an outstanding balances 30 and 60 days overdue. After 60 days, the resident would get a first notice that shut-off of their utility if the bill is unpaid after 90 days. After 75 days, this same notice will be sent out for a second time. For accounts 90 days
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school enhancement project, he said. By that time, the students will already be in the new school but when they will make the actual move remains a secret.
overdue, a final shut off notice will be hand delivered or hung on the door of the residence stating that the utility will be shut off after three working days. The shut off notice will contain distributor contact numbers, numbers to contact government agencies for financial assistance, fees to reinstate the service once it has been shut off, and contact numbers to reconnection procedures. In terms of procedure used in shutting off a utility, "every reasonable effort should be made to ensure children, physically or mentally impaired, are not traumatized by the
shut off." The policy also states that "winter shut offs should not be done without an adult member/customer being present at the time of the shut off." For residences that have already been shut off, the residents should be contacted before Nov. 1, "if weather dictates," either by phone or in person "to assess the…current situation." If a payment plan can't be arranged and there is no alternate heating for the house, then the person is to be advised to contact Alberta Supports Contact Centre for assistance. "Every step of the
Allen says it has worked well in other schools to surprise the students as to when they will move in. "It was cool for the kids to see for the first time," he said, of these previous moves. And he expects the same for
the students who are going into the new Irma school. Students will be told the morning they are being moved over. Allen said they will get a tour of the building before they "grab their stuff and move in."
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shut off procedure should be documented including phone calls and visits to the property," states the policy, to ensure proper documentation. Committee Vacancy Question Viking Councillor Clint Nearing, who has been stripped of his committee appointments, asked council Sept. 16 why he was still receiving notifications about when the committees were meeting. Nearing was disciplined by council for refusing to issue a letter of apology regarding a posting he made on Viking's Rant and Rave website, and lost his committee seats as
a result. However, other members of council have refused to take up the seats left vacant, stating they have enough to do already. Consequently, there is no longer any town representation on several boards and committees Town CAO Don McLeod replied that the committees in question have all been notified that Nearing no longer represents the town on them. In Session Discussion Viking Council went in session (previously known as in camera) to discuss several topics off the record. These included retention and recruitment of staff, splash park, and
the easement adjacent to the playground. Before going in session, Nearing asked: "Why are we talking about the splash park and why is it in session?" This was not immediately explained while council was in an open meeting. Just months after the 2017 election, the newly elected Viking Council, in a split decision, passed a motion not to proceed with the splash park concept. Nearing was in favour of not proceeding with the park development, as were three other councillors at the meeting. The subject has not been brought back to council until now.
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Harvest coming together... if only the weather would co-operate
Area farmers made good progress this past week with harvest, but more cold weather and precipitation PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS is in the forecast for this coming week which could cause more delays.
Beaver County Councillors question MLA over possible cuts to policing and MSI Patricia Harcourt Beaver County councillors met with local Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely at Sept. 18's council and discussed potential cuts in policing and municipal funding. Rural municipalities may be expected to pay between 15 to 70 per cent of their own policing costs to help balance the provincial budget. At present, jurisdictions under 5,000 population do not pay for these costs. The county pays for its own two community peace officers, but does not contribute to policing by RCMP
in rural areas of the county. The concern is that this may change affecting the county's budgeting bottom line. Municipal officials got a heads up about the possible cuts during a webinar with Alberta Justice earlier in the month. There are 291 rural municipalities with under 5,000 residents, plus rural districts, whose policing costs are now completely covered by the province at a cost of $223 million. This constitutes 20 per cent of the population. However, the newly elected UCP See LOVELY BCC2
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Beaver County to consult with RCMP officials on cuts and manpower issues Patricia Harcourt In light of possible funding cuts to policing in the next provincial budget, Beaver County councillors want to meet with RCMP officials at the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) convention or elsewhere. County councillors are also concerned about manpower issues for the two RCMP detachments in the county. Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) put the topic on Sept. 18's county council agenda, noting: "It's a good time to talk about the manpower in Viking and Tofield," as well as possible cuts to policing by the province. The province is considering downloading 15 to 70 per cent of police costs onto rural municipalities. Currently, municipalities with populations under 5,000 do not pay for police services. And Beaver County is concerned over potential implications for local policing, possibly having to contribute to RCMP services in their area. The county pays for its two community peace officers but also benefits from rural policing out of RCMP detachments in Viking and Tofield. These towns don't pay for their policing as both are under 5,000 population. But that could change if the province stops paying 100 per cent of the costs. "I can see this perhaps being a lively discussion at the RMA," said Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1), looking forward to being able to ask questions of provincial cabinet ministers attending the convention. Also, he said the RMA can discuss and pass resolutions on such topics. "It's got to be on our radar,"said Smook.
Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) suggested inviting officials to come to council "for an in camera session," if a meeting at the RMA is not possible. County administration could arrange for council to meet RCMP officials either at the RMA convention or at RCMP headquarters, council agreed. County CAO Bob Beck informed council the county pays $200,000 for the total expenses of hiring a community peace officer. The county just hired a second peace officer due to start work on Sept. 23. The county does not get subsidized for its two peace officers, stated Assistant CAO Margaret Jones. But suggestions have been made that municipalities of any size may have to contribute to policing by the RCMP. At present, the county gets the benefit of rural policing out of Viking and Tofield but doesn't contribute for this service. Manpower issues locally are also top of mind. Viking has been short staffed in the recent past and the two detachments now work together and back each other up to offset any shortages. On the provincial level, the NDP opposition charges that the 291 rural municipalities affected by funding cuts for policing would mean an extra $470 in taxes per resident is needed to offset them. Many municipalities are examining their policing costs and how it would affect their own budgets. This includes whether taxes would have to be increased or service levels reduced, or both. The province is looking for ways to save money to achieve a balanced budget. The actual numbers won't be known until the provincial budget comes down in October.
Community Events Alberta Culture Days In celebration of Alberta Culture Days Tofield & Area Health Services Foundation is hosting a Community Supper September 27 Dinner 6 p.m. Tofield Community Hall Supper Tickets: Adult – $15 Children 10 and under – Free Advanced ticket sales Ryley Municipal Office, Tofield Town Office or purchase at the door. Canadian and Ethnic Cuisine. Beef, Chicken and Pork. Free Displays 2-8 p.m. and Entertainment Join the Happy Wanderers: Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair Saturday, October 5 – Great White North Pumpkin Fair Weigh off, Show & Shine, Farmers Market, Food Vendors. Lots to do for the day Downtown and on the fairgrounds, free shuttle between both. Ryley pick up at 8:30 a.m. in front of Village Office, return at 6 p.m. Tofield pick up at 9 a.m. in front of Town Office, return at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 Transportation only. Deadline to purchase tickets is September 30, 2019. Purchase your tickets at FCSS 5407 – 50 Street Upstairs Town of Tofield Administration Building Or Ryley Village Office 5005 – 50 Street, Ryley. For more information call: Loretta at 780-717-8151 or Marilyn at 780-914-5101. *Transportation costs paid for by Clean Harbors Community Enhancement Grant*
Employment Readiness Program Having trouble finding work? Not sure how to apply online? Have an outdated resume? Finding it hard to keep motivated? Beaver County Community Adult Learning Program will be offering an Employment Readiness Program for 5 (consecutive) Thursdays from: October 17 to November 14 9:30 am to 2:30 p.m. Tofield Arena Classroom For more information please call 780-663-3730. This program is FREE. Deadline is October 4th by 4 p.m. Beaver Regional Arts Society Proudly Announces its 40th Season The Emeralds Show and Dance Band Sunday, November 10th, 2019 Paragon Theatre 5019 – 50 St, Holden, AB 2pm. Tickets $27 children $8 Supper available after performance $16/person. Susan 780-688-2126 or Christine 780-688-3812. Join Beaver Regional Arts Society for anniversary cake and punch during intermission. Beaverhill Rural Crime Watch is hosting the Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association (APRCWA) Zone 4 Annual General Meeting, Saturday October 26 Holden Seniors Centre Registration starts at 9:45. Meeting 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Complementary lunch and coffee sponsored by BRCW. Preregistration is required to determine lunch numbers. All members of Beaverhill Crime Watch and other crime watch associations are invited to attend. Not a member? Sign up at the meeting. The new member fee is $20.
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Message from Beaver County Reeve On behalf of Beaver County Council, staff and our residents we would like to wish all of the agricultural producers and their families a safe and productive harvest season! Your countless hours of hard work and dedication to produce the many products found in this region is celebrated and appreciated. The agricultural industry is an important part of our vibrant community and rural way of life. Driving around the countryside it is evident that agriculture, and those that work in the industry, have had a significant mark on our past, the present and our future. “This past spring and summer have brought many challenges to our cultivated, hay and range land. Beaver County has experienced record levels of rain which has hindered Hay quality and production as well as the late start to Harvest. Council keeps their fingers crossed for all of our producers that the sky’s will clear and you can enjoy a prosperous and productive 2019 Bounty and Fall harvest.” Beaver County strives to provide opportunities for this industry to thrive and expand in our County and we appreciate the investments that the agricultural industry contributes to our local economy. If you are looking for more Information about Beaver County please visit www.beaver.ab.ca or call the Beaver County office at 780-663-3730. Reeve Jim Kallal
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Beaver County Service Centre 5120 - 50 Street Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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2019 Clubroot Survey has Begun
Beaver County's Agricultural Service Board strives to prevent Clubroot from establishing within the County and to control any existing infestations. Currently, the County is conducting field surveys to detect infestations as per Alberta Agriculture surveying protocols. Sanitation practices are used while County employees are sampling fields.
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Beaver County also encourages producers to sample their own fields. Sampling tips may be found at www.clubroot.ca. With early detection, growers, custom operators and others who visit the field can take steps to contain the spores and protect their own fields and those of their neighbours. If Clubroot is found while sampling, please contact the Agriculture Department at (780) 663-3730.
2019 Construction Schedule Schedule is subject to change depending on the weather. **ECD – Es mated Comple on Date TBD – To Be Determined TASK TWP RD 514 RoadTek Repairs TWP RD 512 east of SH 630 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) TWP RD 482 west of HWY 36 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 132 south of TWP RD 482 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 182 TerraCem (from TWP RD 484 to Black Nugget Entrance) Phase 1 (Cement) Phase 2 (1st li of chip seal) Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) TWP RD 502 TerraCem (from RGE RD 201 – 205) Phase 1 (Cement & Tack)
The bridge on Twp. Rd 494 west of Sec Hwy 857 will be temporary closed for construction/bridge repair from October 2, 2019 – November 15, 2019, weather permitting. Traffic signage will be present with detours in place to allow crews to work safely during construction. Please take the alternate routes until construction is complete. Thank you for your patience and understanding during construction. If you have any questions, please call the Beaver County Service Centre at 780-663-3730.
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Federal NDP candidate announced for riding Patricia Harcourt Editor
Another candidate has been added to the list of people running in the Battle River-Crowfoot riding in the federal election. This list is of candidates is set out as of Monday, Sept. 23, and could change in future. Natasha Fryzuk will be the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate. She is communications coordinator for the
Quarters Arts Society in Edmonton. Fryzuk joins Conservative Party of Canada candidate Damien Kurek, Green Party candidate Geordie Nelson and People's Party of Canada candidate David Michaud in vying to become the MP for Battle RiverCrowfoot in the Oct. 21 federal election. So far, the Conservative and People's Party are the only two parties with a
River-Crowfoot are: Animal Protection, Christian Heritage, Communist, Libertarian, Marijuana, MarxistLeninist, National Citizens Alliance, New Democratic Party, People's Party and Rhino Party. Prospective candidates can still submit their names to Elections Canada in time to get on
full slate of candidates in Alberta, 34 out of 34 ridings. Both the Greens and NDP have 33 candidates out of 34 filled. There is not expected to be a Liberal candidate in this riding. In fact, provincially, the Liberals have only 27 candidates out of a possible 34. Other parties in Alberta that have no candidate so far in Battle
the Oct. 21 ballot if they do so before Oct. 2. A photo or profile of NDP candidate Natasha Fryzuk was not available as of press time. The Green Party has now released an official photo of its Battle River-Crowfoot candidate Geordie Nelson of Camrose.
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Get well wishes go out to Jarvis MacKay who has been hospitalized in Edmonton. Teri Copeland was very fortunate to avoid injury after her vehicle collided with a moose northeast of Irma. Derek and Brandi Younker welcomed a daughter Jerusalem Minda Marie. Baby Ru is also welcomed by big brother Theo, grandparents Gordon and Linda Younker and great-grandmother Irene Crabb. Margaret Archibald travelled to Vancouver to visit son Curtis and Denise and family. The
family then enjoyed two weeks in Greece. Unfortunately the Irma Co-op was the scene of a break-in in the early hours of Saturday morning. Several shotguns were stolen. It appears as though the move to the new school facility will take place over Thanksgiving weekend. The public library will be closed as of October 3 with a work bee scheduled for October 4. It will reopen as the Phyllis Craig Legacy Library on Tuesday, October 15. The new space is bright and airy with easy access and should be a real asset to the community. The Scholastic Book Fair is on this week at the library. Unsettled weather and late-maturing crops continue to make for a stressful harvest season.
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35+ years experience Drywall Taper for hire. Big jobs or small. Living in Killam but willing to travel. Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka experience. Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.) Also do ceiling texture. Non-drinker/partier, just want to get the work done. Willing to work with existing building or taping crew. Contact me if interested. 780-385-2106 / 780-385-1251. _____________________ Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087 tfnc _____________________ Roy's Handyman Services. Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Call 780-662-0146 or 780232-3097. TM33tfnc _____________________ Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564 _____________________ Furnace Installations. Lowest Rates. Free Estimates. Over 45 years' experience. Licensed, Semi-retired Tradesman. Call 780-718-0262 32/44p
Lower floor of house for rent in Tofield. Own entrance, laundry, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, gorgeous modern kitchen, d/w, laminate floors. $800/month. No smoking or pets. References required. Call Melodie for more info. 780-914-0172 TM39/41p _____________________ FOR RENT IN TOFIELD 3 Bedroom suite in Fourplex with in-suite laundry. $875 per month includes heat and water. $875 security deposit. 2 Bedroom suite $800 per month includes heat and water. $800 security deposit. No smoking, no pets. References required. Call 780-995-9339 TM39tfnc _____________________ Mobile Home for Rent in Viking. 2 bedroom. $800/month including utilities. Call 780-563-0190 _____________________ Townhouse for rent in Viking. $900/month plus utilities. Contact 780-2540130. 51tfnc _____________________ Spacious Apartments for rent in Tofield with in-suite laundry. Heat & water included. Ideal for family/seniors. 1) 2 bedroom - $800/month. 2) 3 bedroom - $975/month (2 baths). Contact: 780-9320041. TMtfnp
Selling woodwork tools such as Kenwood and Hitachi wood lathes, including other brands. Also powerplant and hand tools available. Call Don @ 780-662-3970 TM38/41p _____________________ Trailer for sale. Year is 2000. 25ft bumper pull c/w full kitchen, a full bath, roof air, sleeps 6, queen bed. Asking $4,000. Call Marge @ 780-662-3066 TMtfnc _____________________ 80 Acres, Lamont County. South half of NW 17-5517-W of 4th. 780-903-6576 LL36/39p _____________________ HAYFOR FOR SALE HAY SALE Round hay bales for sale. Pick up or delivered. Alf/Brom mix, 780-4971633 LLtfnc _____________________ HELP WANTED WANTED HELP FULL TIME EQUIPMENT OPERATOR AT ST. MICHAEL REGIONAL LANDFILL. All applicants must possess Class 3 with airbrakes. Apply with resume to: Email: smrlandfill@shaw.ca Fax 780-796-2081 LL38/39c
For Sale: 1/4 section pasture. Fenced and cross fenced into 3 pastures & 3 dugouts. Yard site with mini dugout and some buildings. Located at NE23-49-17-W4. 2 miles east and 2 miles south of Ryley. Asking $420,000.00. Contact Lloyd at 780-6632332 for more information. TM38/40p
We can’t have old days back, When we were all together. But secret tears and loving thoughts, Will be with us forever.
Dave March 29, 1915 September 12, 1969
Ruby April 1, 1922 October 1, 2009 Forever Remembered by Your Family 39p _____________________ SERVICES SERVICES PHIL’S CLEANING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES Residential and Commercial Cleaning •Strip and Wax Floors •Steam Cleaning •Window and Wall Washing •Move Out Clean •Yard Work - Grass Cutting •Tree Cutting & Trimming Great references and flexible hours. Your Home is Safe with Me! Contact Naz 780-385-4869 or Criselda 780-385-8976
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Looking Back: an eye opening trip to Mexico years ago Irene Toverud Several years ago, someone asked me what was my favourite of all the places we had travelled to over the years and the sights I've seen. It was all very interesting and I enjoyed them all, including the ancient architecture of castles in England, Scotland (sorry we missed Ireland), Norway, France, Germany (spent some time there), Switzerland, the Alps especially since they are so different than our Rockies, and Italy including the Vatican. However, there is some similarity to us in Canada because those were where many of our own backgrounds and culture originated. Of course, bus tours tend to cover the biggest and most successful attractions and various industries and wonderful architectural sights of each country, and not so much the seedier areas. However, Mexico is a different story, population and culture wise. The population of Mexico City alone is over 9,800,000, while Canada today is just over 37,000,000. So, it was quite an eye opener for us as we flew into the city at night. Taking a bus from thereon we were on our way. Immediately we became aware of a culture with a vast difference between the very rich and the very poor. Beggars at every bus stop as we toured throughout and every imaginable strategy to get some pesos. They weren't allowed into any public building or hotel but they were waiting for us out on the street. We saw many disabled people without limbs. I saw a man
without legs wheeling around on a small platform on wheels paddling with his hands; of course, depending on tourists for handouts. There seemed to be many disabled people in Mexico, perhaps kept in plain sight depending on the sympathy of gullible tourists. What floored me the most was to see an old woman sitting on the sidewalk with three babies wrapped in unclean blankets lying beside her with a can begging for pesos. It was very pathetic. Then there was the day while we were out in the country to watch performing donkeys, a little boy came up to me holding a small carved stone head of an ancient man. It was just like you would see in an ancient history book and he was saying: "Peso, missus, Peso." After giving him two quarters, he immediately ran off. I discovered he had been holding the part that had a missing ear. I thought, "You little monkey." I still had to laugh at how I was taken. He was such a little boy, too. They train them young. I kept that little stone head for many years. It must have been thrown out when I had my garage sale. I kind of liked that little one eared stone head. We learned early to haggle for any goods on the street. It was expected. The day men's real leather jackets were for sale, Ken Child spent half a day haggling for a lower price until he got it. It was a beautiful jacket. Then when one of our group bought a pretty pair of slippers from a store, she thought she
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had a bargain until she arrived home and discovered they were both for the left feet. While in Acapulco our guide took us upstairs in a hotel to see the penthouse belonging to the recluse billionaire Howard Hughes when he was in Mexico. (Remember Howard Hughes who was so cheap when in residence he wore Kleenex boxes for slippers because he was terrified of germs.) Halfway up we were turned back because Howard happened to be in residence at the time. Two young working girls travelling with our tour group had to be very aware of their surroundings, especially if it was known they were alone. Travelling on a city bus, a man touched one on her shoulder and as she turned around another tried to snatch her purse. When she told the driver what had happened, he just shrugged his shoulders and did nothing. It was tough luck ladies They were on their own. Then travelling on a city bus back to our hotel after a show one evening, we saw a man lying in the middle of the street. A policeman walked over, took a look at him and then walked away. Our bus just drove around him. No sweat. If you are in a restaurant in Mexico, don't ever be in a hurry. Your meal will eventually arrive served by men in pure white shirts and pants. We later observed them when off duty heading home to shanties that surprisingly all had T.V. antennas. However their laundry was done outside with washboards and some with washing machines.
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NEED LAND FOR HAYING, grazing or recreation? Ducks Unlimited Canada is selling land near Camrose, Stettler, Vermilion and Viking in its Revolving Land Conservation program. As the new landowner, you'll be expanding your farm while stewarding valuable habitat areas. Call DUC's Brent Thygesen, 780-678-0150, or email: b_thygesen@ducks.ca. ______________________________ 1600 ACRES OF GOOD QUALITY Farmland for sale in SE Saskatchewan. $2,987,000. 1560 cultivated acres $155,000.00 rent with 10-year lease. Great farmers renting and excellent investment opportunity. Call Doug 306-716-2671. ______________________________ SERVICES SERVICES
HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT? Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30, 000 lump sum refund. Expert Help. 1-844453-5372. ______________________________ VERY LUCRATIVE BUSINESS For Sale. Can be operated from anywhere in province. Go to: 1smalltownalberta.com. ______________________________ HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, VLT Lounges for sale, lease or lease-toown. Financing and trades considered. Call 780-298-0895 for more information. ______________________________ THREE WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS FOR SALE in East Central Saskatchewan. Owner willing to consider financing. Call 306-272-3262 or email: bob.johnson@sasktel.net for details.
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It was interesting, too, while travelling on a modern paved highway along a river to see women down below scrubbing their laundry by hand, a blend of the past and the present. We drove by the mansions of the rich, the Jackie Kennedys and John Waynes among them, and the elaborate architecture of many Spanish style Catholic cathedrals that Mexico is famous for. Coming across a much smaller white coloured church such as we have in Canada, we went inside where we were told this church is open to any congregation besides Catholic. Mexicans are a very musical people and we enjoyed their dancing and musical productions. We went to see bullfighting on another trip. However, as I mentioned in a previous story, we would never go again. Apparently they have cock fighting which is also a cruel entertainment as roosters fitted with sharp spurs are enticed to fight until one is dead. On one occasion we heard roosters crowing outside our hotel and wondered if they were for the soup kettle or cockfighting. For those who can afford it, Mexico has modern hospitals and dentists which Canadians who winter in Arizona can use quite cheaply if they need medical care. To the question about my favourite country visited, I can't say any one of them was, but I think Mexico was the most educational because of the difference in the environment, culture, and lifestyle.
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Viking Health Care Centre walk/bike/ run a success On Sept. 15, the Viking Health Centre staff enjoyed a 5k and 10k walk/bike/run with families. There were strollers aplenty, and many bike riders rounding a course set out from the hospital around the rodeo grounds and back. The beautiful weather held for a wiener roast and afternoon of visiting. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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requires an adaptable, and self-motivated individual for Casual/Part time Shifts Individual must have the ability to work effectively with Seniors. Availability to work flexible shifts and weekends. RCMP Security Clearance Check required upon hire. Apply with resume to Wanda Lefsrud, Manager, Vialta Lodge. P.O. BOX 780 Viking Alberta, TOB-4N0 e-mail to: vialta@telusplanet.net or fax 780-336-3591.
The Battle River Economic Opportunities Committee (BREOC) is a collaborative partnership representing the County of Paintearth No. 18, Flagstaff County, The Towns of Castor and Coronation, the Villages of Forestburg, Halkirk and Heisler, and the greater region that surrounds them. The region is undergoing a comprehensive socio-economic transition process as the Westmoreland Mine and Battle River Generating Station within the Region face restructuring, which may result in substantial economic and social impacts. This Transition requires a multidisciplinary, broadly inclusive, and collaborative effort. We are seeking a Project Manager to assist in the implementation and coordination of the transition initiatives. Working under the guidance of Lochaven Management Consulting Ltd. and reporting to BREOC, the Project Manager is responsible for the following:
Primary Areas of Responsibility (Include) 1. Board relations 2. Project Management 3. Staff Planning/Human Resources 4. Public Relations/Communications 5. Fiscal Management 6. Programs and Operations
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based out of the Maintenance Shop in Camrose, AB. This is a full time position providing for the maintenance and repair of Division facilities and equipment. Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 Operator’s Licence (willing to obtain a Class 4 Operator’s Licence) and provide a Criminal Records Check & Child Intervention Check. For more details on the position please see our website: www.brsd.ab.ca/careers
Compensation 36-month full-time contract with possible extension. Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience. Please submit your salary expectations with your application.
Location of Work While some travel will be required within the BREOC region, the Project Manager will be based out of the Battle River Innovation Centres (BRIC) located in both Castor and Forestburg, Alberta. Interested candidates please send information to enquire@lochavenconsulting.com
For inquiries contact Jennifer Hauck at: 780-672-6131 ext. 5258 or jhauck@brsd.ab.ca. Submit applications to: humanresources@brsd.ab.ca by Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 at 4:00 pm. We thank all who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Dirtbags target Tofield Esso a week after Tim Horton’s opens in building RCMP asking public for identifying suspects that fled toward Strathcona County RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance to identify four suspects involved in a brazen attempt to remove an ATM from an area business. On September 20, at approximately 4 a.m., four suspects wearing gloves and masks made entry to the Tofield Esso by ramming the business with a vehicle. One suspect, armed with a firearm, ordered two employees to another room while they attempted to secure a tow strap to the ATM. Suspects were unsuc-
cessful in removing the ATM when RCMP arrived on scene. A black pickup containing the suspects fled from RCMP towards Strathcona County. A second white pickup was abandoned by the suspects on scene. A brief police pursuit ensued but the suspects and vehicle remain at large. Fortunately, none of the employees on site were injured during the robbery. RCMP Forensic Identification Services is assisting with the investigation.
If you have any information on this incident, please contact the Tofield RCMP at 780-662-3352, or contact your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
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