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Hastings Lake Gardens ready for Spring Moush John Tofield Mercury What happens when two corporate career professionals decide to pursue their passion? A successful venture, which is more than just another business! When the Zieglers – Dot, a lab and X-ray technician, and her husband Terry, a tower crane operator – decided to quit their respective careers and devote themselves to a greenhouse, little did they know which direction it would take. Continued on Page 5
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Hastings Lake Continued from Page 4 The husband-wife duo took a leap of faith, and over four decades have built a family-run greenhouse that has been witness to some very special occasions, including weddings. The Hastings Lake Gardens is a unique nursery and offers custom planting, tag and save program, in addition to some of the most fascinating decor, which is rarely seen in and around the area, according to Dot. “We grow all of our own plants for the backyard, which is also the setting for the other side of our business, our wedding facility,” said Dot. “We offer an indoor/outdoor wedding ceremony location and host weddings during the summer and fall
months; and once the leaves fall and autumn sets in we clean everything up and start over again ordering plants for the spring.” The venue was no accident, she explained. It has taken them years of developing and landscaping to get it to what it is today, and the work is never done as the seasons are constantly changing. Dot added that succulents are officially the plant of the year and Small Space Tomato Combos are a growing trend. “We are offering classes and a contest to Win Your Wedding in 2019,” Dot said. “Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always there to assist the customers and visitors with all of their gardening needs, so whether they’re designing a new yard, planting a garden, or just picking out their bedding plants, we can help.”
Hasting Lake Gardens greenhouse facility.
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Popular athletics for seniors as the sun starts to shine Age doesn't have to stop older men and women from enjoying their favourite sports. In fact, remaining active can improve physical and mental health. If a doctor has confirmed that it is okay to participate in sports, these activities can help men and women 50 and older enjoy friendly competition and physical activity. Fishing Fishing is more than just a leisurely day at the lake. Casting and reeling in your catch provides a good workout for the arms, legs and core muscles of the
body. If you fish on the water, rowing out to your lucky spot provides additional cardiovascular exercise. Golf Golf is enjoyed by people of all ages. Requiring a combination of strategy and skill, golf also pays several physical dividends. Play at your own pace, taking your time walking from hole to hole so you can enjoy the sunshine and soak in the beauty of the course. Swimming A few laps around a pool works your whole body. Swimming is at-
tractive to seniors because it works the muscles and provides a cardiovascular jolt without putting any strain on the joints.
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Saturday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Westerose, Alberta - 464016 - Rg Rd 20 DIRECTIONS: Being from the Provincial Park Turnoff on Secondary 771, go 1½ miles south on Rg. Rd 20. Watch For Signs. GST will be charged where applicable. Lunch Available. Miscellaneous: (7) Cords Split Dry Birch Firewood. (12) Cords Split Dry Poplar Firewood. Approx. 800 5”-3”, 8’, 7’, 6’ Treated Fence Posts. (12) Rolls New Double Strand Barb Wire. Assort. Used Barb Wire. (2) New 4’ Gates. (6) Bales 20,000’ Baler Twine. Assort. New Roofing Tin. Assort. Lumber & Plywood. (4) Insulated Tarps. Standard Iron Works 100-lb. Anvil. Jiffy Gas Ice Auger. Fishing Huts. Electric Smoker. 2-3’, 2-2’, 1-1’ Manhole Ext. 8’x2’ Pond Liner c/w hoses Elec Welder. Battery Chargers. Assort. Power & Hand Tools. Table Saw. JD Hyd. Ram. Garden Seeder. Beatty Working Head Pressure Pump Jack. Double Plastic Sinks. Assort. Grease Guns. Assort. Bolts, Nails, Screws. Socket Sets. Assort. New Oils. Plus more! Antiques and Household: Cast Iron Tank Heater. (2) Wringer Washers. Boiler & Washtubs. (3) 2½-gal. Cream Cans. Assort. Cans. Cast Waffle Iron. Antique Table & Cupboards. Antique Wood Planes. Underwood Typewriter. Avon Collection c/w boxes. Coal Oil Lamps. World War II Gas Mask. Dressers. Chrome Chairs. Assort. 78 Records. Cast Iron Ornaments. Chesterfield, Chair & Loveseat. Pictures. Dishes. Exercise Bike. Picnic Tables. Plus much more!
Visit our website for full listings and pictures: www.millersauctionservice.com Auctioneer Note: Mr. and Mrs. Chambers are moving therefore this Sale. Many good items on this Sale. Plan on attending. For more information call Larry Chambers at 780-312-0574 or Miller’s Auction Service at 780-789-2226 or 780-920-6738. www.millersauctionservice.com. This list is subject to additions or deletions. TERMS: Cash or valid cheques only, certified check, bank ALVIN MILLER (780) 789-2226 draft or bank letter of credit. No or Cell 920-6738 purchases to be removed until settleTREVOR MILLER (780) 722-2705 BARRY KASHA (780) 374-2472 ment has been made. List is subject to Camrose, Daysland, Killam, Tofield, Holden additions and/or deletions. Neither the DARCY SHEETS (780) 336-6485 owner, the auctioneer or staff of the Kingman, Rosalind, Viking auctioneer shall be held responsible for Clerk: Judy Bentley “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, any loss or accident on or off the Friendly Service, Give Us A Call” auction site.
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abandon their love of sport just because Father Time is catching up with them. Many sports can be enjoyed by athletes of all ages.
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Tractors: AC 7000 Diesel Tractor, CAH, dual PTO, dual hyd, powershift trans, c/w Ezee-On F.E.L. c/w bucket, 4996 hrs., S/N 1300. 1972 Ford 3000 Diesel Tractor, 3-ph, PTO, hyd., c/w Ford F.E.L. c/w bucket & blade, 2308 hrs., S/N 185009. Husqvarna YTH2454 Hydro Riding Lawn Mower c/w 54” deck Recreation: 2010 Colorado 26RL 5th wheel Holiday Trailer, ½T towable, slide, 20’ electric awning, air, fridge, stove, bathroom, lots of storage, always shedded, S/N 47CFCRP26AP625460. Polaris Xpedition 425 4x4 Quad, c/w racks, front winch, S/N 4XACK42A5YA051060. Honda EM 2500 Generator. Powermate 2200 Generator. Kayak Yard Equipment: 3pth Estate Sprayer, electric pump, 8’ booms, 40-gal tank. Husqvarna 48” Lawn Sweep. Agri Fab Yard Dump Trailer. Estate Trailer Sprayer c/w 25-gal. tank, 12V pump, 8’ booms. Wallenstein Trailer Hyd., Wood Splitter, 5-hp. Mastercraft 10-hp 30” SP Snowblower c/w ES, like new. Maxim Special 5-hp Rototiller Machinery: 3pth Bale Fork. MF 12’ Tandem Disc c/w levellers. Morris 14’ DT Cult. IHC 12 DT Cult. MF 13’ Seed Drill. Farm Wagon c/w 8’x16’ deck. Assort. Harrows
Cycling Many seniors are avid cyclists. You can ride a bicycle in competition or for pleasure. You can
even vary your route depending on how physically intense you want the ride to be.
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AC 7000, Ford 3000, Husqvarna YTH2454, 2010 Colorado 5th whl holiday trailer, Polaris 435 quad, yard equip, small farm machinery, antiques, misc and more.
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9 JUNE
UNRESERVED ACREAGE AND ANTIQUE SALE FOR HARRY AND SANDRA BORYS
SUNDAY, MAY 27 FALUN, AB UNRESERVED FARM SALE FOR JOANNE AND THE ESTATE OF PETER BABWIK
SATURDAY, JUNE 9 MILLET, AB UNRESERVED FARM SALE FOR THE ESTATE OF JEANETTE BUSENIUS
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UNRESERVED FARM SALE FOR LLOYD AND ESTHER KADATZ
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SATURDAY, JUNE 2 NEW SAREPTA, AB
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SATURDAY, JUNE 16 NEW SAREPTA, AB
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UNRESERVED ACREAGE SALE FOR RUTH HARRISON
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UNRESERVED ACREAGE SALE FOR DOUGLAS MACLAINE PONT
SUNDAY, JUNE 10 MILLET, AB UNRESERVED RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR ART’S SERVICE & REPAIR
THURSDAY, JUNE 21 THORSBY, AB UNRESERVED FARM SALE FOR GORDON AND LORRIE SWANSON
SATURDAY, JULY 7 THORSBY, AB UNRESERVED CLOSEOUT SALE FOR RANGELAND OIL & GAS FIELD SERVICE
THURSDAY, JULY 12 DAYSLAND, AB
Visit our website for full listings and pictures: www.millersauctionservice.com This list is subject to additions or deletions. TERMS: Cash or valid cheques only, certified check, bank ALVIN MILLER (780) 789-2226 draft or bank letter of credit. No or Cell 920-6738 purchases to be removed until settleTREVOR MILLER (780) 722-2705 BARRY KASHA (780) 374-2472 ment has been made. List is subject to Camrose, Daysland, Killam, Tofield, Holden additions and/or deletions. Neither the DARCY SHEETS (780) 336-6485 owner, the auctioneer or staff of the Kingman, Rosalind, Viking auctioneer shall be held responsible for Clerk: Judy Bentley “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, any loss or accident on or off the Friendly Service, Give Us A Call” auction site.
License No. 200809 Box 71, Sunnybrook, AB
2018 Spring Section (The Community Press, Weekly Review, Tofield Mercury, Lamont Leader), April 25, 2018 - Page 7
Your home needs a check-up in the Spring Whether you did this in the fall after all the leaves fell or not, there’s a good chance your gutters and downspouts need some care after the buildup of ice and snow. Do a perimeter check from the ground to make sure nothing has come loose or detached from the house. Get out the ladder and check for any clogs and make sure water is making its way out of the downspouts (and away from your foundation). You should also do a visual check of your chimney and the shingles on your roof during this process to see if there is any damage. If you’re not comfortable climbing a ladder, check with contractors in your area, as many offer services to do this for you. Cracks that may have
occurred in your foundation, walkways, and patio during the winter months are a welcome sign for water to get in your house and cause damage. Fill these as soon as you can and avoid paying for repairs after the spring rain. Just like cracks, gaps between your windows can let water (and critters) inside. Scrape off any old caulking and replace. Also check any wood trim or sills for signs of decay and repair or replace as needed. That stack of firewood you had up against the house all winter needs to be moved. It’s damp and will be the perfect breeding ground for a variety of insects. Same goes for any junk you left out all winter that could have water accumulate when all the
ice and snow melts. Have bugs breed now and you’ll be bothered by them until next winter. Having your air conditioning unit inspected by a certified professional before turning it on for the season is not only a good safety measure, but could also help prolong the life of the unit. It’s also wise to make sure your outdoor faucets, receptacles, and
lighting and not damaged. If you have a gas barbeque you did not use over the frigid months you should have that inspected as well. While you’re eager to get outside, spring is also the perfect time to replace or clean your furnace filter, check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, check your dryer vent for lint buildup, and have your fireplace cleaned.
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Cattle prices up this Spring for producers The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed the week at $157.50 and $156.25 respectively, $2.00-2.50 higher than the previous week. Steer and heifer dressed sales ranged from $262.00-264.00 FOB lot. All reported cash sales ended up trading locally. Most of the cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the end of April delivery. Western Canadian fed slaughter for the week ending April 14th totalled just over 36,500 head, 34% larger than the same week last year. Cash to futures basis levels did weaken last week but remain stronger than the fiveyear historical average. Canadian fed cattle exports to the US for the week ending April 7th totaled 5,954 head. The Canfax average feeder steer and heifer price closed the week $0.50-0.75 higher. Stocker steers weighing from 4600 lbs traded steady to $0.50 higher while same weight heifers traded steady to $2.00 higher. Since the beginning of April, 550 lb steer and heifer calves have rebounded $5.008.00/cwt. Feeders steers weighing over 800 lbs traded steady to $2.50 stronger, prices are $7.008.00 lower than the same time last year. The western Canadian calf and feeder indices closed the week at $212.63/cwt and
$177.99/cwt respectively. Alberta auction volumes totalled just under 19,000 head. Canadian feeder cattle exports to the US for the week ending April 7th totalled 4,916 head. D1, D2 cows traded $1.75 lower and live trade was reported from $85.00-104.00/cwt. Last week D3 cows averaged $82.00/cwt. Butcher bulls traded $1.00 lower to average $108.50 and live trade was reported from $95.00-126.00/cwt. Canadian non-fed cattle export volumes to the US for the week ending April 7th totaled 2,443 head. Bull US beef retail price for the month of March was $5.59/lb versus $5.53/lb in February. US pork cutouts have likely bottomed and should trend higher into the spring. Canadian AAA chuck and rib values are 6-9% higher than last year Bear Based on the latest cattle on feed report, April 1st on feed inventories are the largest since 2006 US steer carcass weights are 20 lbs larger than last year and 12 lbs larger than the five-year average Drought conditions continue to be noted in the southern US detailed information on markets this week please visit the Canfax website www.canfax.ca.
LAMONT HEALTH CARE CENTRE ANNOUNCEMENT The Board, Management and Members of the Active Medical Staff are pleased to announce that Dr. Bilal RIZVI has joined the Medical Staff of Lamont in the practice of family medicine effective May 1st, 2018. Dr. Rizvi will begin his tenure by working as a partner with Dr. Claudiu Iordache at the Lamont Medical Clinic. Appointments can be made by phoning the Clinic at 780-579-2408. Clinic days and hours are: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Rizvi knowing that you will also join in wishing him well and lend your support to greet and welcome him into our community.
Sincerely, Board, Administration & Staff Lamont Health Care Centre
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Forestburg-area green house a labour of love Leslie Cholowsky The Community Press
One day about five years ago, Barb Forster was heading out from her home in Forestburg to visit her mother in Saskatchewan. She happened to drive past a local greenhouse with a for sale sign out front, and the rest is history. Forster and husband Marty, who is a Flagstaff native, are both teachers, but at the time, Barb had been laid off, and didn’t know if there would be a position to return to, so she turned her attention elsewhere. The pair purchased Sunrich greenhouse, formerly both a retail and wholesale greenhouse. Barb says she tried keeping up with the com-
mercial end of things for a year. “But in our first year our March gas bill was $10,000. It was a little overwhelming.” Commercial operations meant heating the greenhouse year round, and with four young children, and going back to teaching two days a week, she didn’t have the time. After the first year, Forsters switched to retail only, just carrying perennials, headstart vegetables and herbs, as well as containers. Forster says she and Marty try to keep work and family balanced, and don’t limit their children’s activities because of the business. As well, Forster works with a Student Citizenship group with students from Grades 3 to 6 who have
and maintain a garden, planting all sorts of vegetables. When the garden is ready to harvest, depending on the crop, the vegetables become part of school lunch, or are sometimes donated to the Food Bank. “Last year’s corn crop ended up with 200 cobs,” she says. Forster helps the school bring in poinsettias for school group fundraisers, and is working with the travel club, who are selling perennials to raise funds. Last year, she and longtime assistant Kelly Beesley also offered some planting classes for the first time, and plan to do that again, even planning a kids planting class. “We had great feedback,” Forster says. Forster and Beesley like
Barb Forster and Kelly Beesley have been hard at work at Forster’s Greenhouse, owned by Barb and her husband Marty, near Forestburg. This is Forster’s fifth year of business, and after a challenging March, they’re gearing up to open at the end of the month, busy planting daily.
to get into the greenhouse a little later, they normally start planting in March, opening the first of May, and are done by the middle of June. Back when she first got started Forster says Beesley was a huge help. Beesley helped Barb prepare her first order, “That seed catalogue was like a giant Sears catalogue at Christmas,” she says. Beesley has many years of experience, having worked for the former Continued on Page 18
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GREEN FEES 2018 * All Prices Include GST
Miquelon Lake Provincial Park popular among Spring campers Miquelon Lake Provincial Park is located within a half hour drive south of Tofield. It has dozens of day trip picnic spots, and 275 camping sites as well as a sandy beach with picnic tables to watch the swimmers. Miquelon Lake Park has been used for recreation by local residents since the turn of the century, especially after a railway line was established between Camrose and Tofield in 1909. The nearby hamlet of Kingman became known as the "Gateway to Miquelon". The access and facilities at the lake were greatly improved when Miquelon Lake Provincial Park was established in 1958. The park provides facilities for swimming, boating, camping and picnicking. Much of the land surrounding the three basins is a wildlife sanctuary which provides nature-viewing opportunities.
Presently, Miquelon Lake is heavily used for recreation, especially on warm sunny weekends. Game fish are no longer present in the lake but the beach area at the provincial park is clean and attractive for swimming. The park is wooded and is home to many wildlife species and 200 types of birds. It is a beautiful spot for day trips and has excellent facilities for campers.
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Black Nugget Lake Park a great spot to camp or stargaze
Situated between Tofield and Ryley, just 12 km south of Highway 14 on Range Road 182, lies Black Nugget Lake Park, a quiet rural recreation area known for bird watching and trout fishing. This year thousands of Tiger Trout and Rainbow Trout live at the lake. Black Nugget Lake Park is a lovely gathering place for friends and family. Either camping for a week or two, or just in for a day trip, weiner roast or picnic, the area offers many amenities. Developed out of a former coal mine, the campground boasts 76 sites (full-serviced and non-serviced), group areas, and back-to-nature tenting sites. A concession building and shower facilities are located on site. The day use area includes a large playing field, cookhouse and
playground equipment. There are natural areas to enjoy nature and wildlife in the area, nonmotorized boating and fishing both in summer and winter. Besides the children’s playground area, there are horseshoe pits, picnic areas, field games and much more to offer at Black Nugget Lake Campground. The site is open May to October, closed after Thanksgiving Weekend. Black Nugget Lake is also the site of the yearly Northern Prairie Starfest, where professional and amateur astronomers gather to observe the stars and constellations. The site is chosen due to its remoteness and lack of artificial light. As well it is the future home of Edmonton Centre’s observatory - the Black Nugget Lake Observatory (BNLO).
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Lotsof ofcampsites campsitesin inWest East Beaver Lots Beaver County County
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The west east side of Beaver County offers some great little campsites for friends and family to gather for a holiday or for a day trip. Many of the camping areas offer both serviced and non-serviced sites, some with free firewood for your campfires, others with swimming and recreational facilities. But each one is unique and charming it its own way. If you have already checked out the Beaver County owned Camp Lake near Viking, and Black Nugget Lake Campgrounds south of Ryley and Tofield, well you aren’t done yet. We are sure you will enjoy a camping holiday or day trip to one of these friendly areas too: Holden Campsite Features three serviced sites and four nonserviced sites, free firewood and a day use area. 48 Street North of 52 Avenue, Holden (780) 688-3928. Lindbrook Star Gazer Campground & RV Park Features 40 serviced and non-serviced sites with showers and a sanidump. Recreational activities include a playground, a swimming pool, volleyball and horseshoe pits. 51123 Range Road 200 (780) 662-4439
Ryley Recreation Park Features 24 sites with a dump station, a day use area and free firewood. Recreational activities include baseball and a playground. 47 Street and 50 Avenue, Ryley
(780) 663-3653 Tofield Campground & RV Park Features 18 sites with power, indoor washroom and shower facility, and a dump station.
Lindbrook Stargazer Campground & Pool
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Former RCMP member starts discussion on crime prevention Leslie Cholowsky The Community Press
During a recent Crime Prevention Trade Fair, held April 17 by the Flagstaff Rural Crime Watch Society, in Lougheed, retired RCMP Becky Wylie Jardine had some advice for rural residents. Jardine talked about how rural crime has increased substantially over the past five years, “Primarily property crimes, especially in small towns and rural areas.” Jardine says these tend to be under reported to law enforcement, and adds that theft is the most common crime, especially motor vehicle theft. “Ford trucks are especially easy to steal,” said Jardin, “so take your keys out, and take other measures.” Break and enter crimes are the second most common, Jardine said, adding that organized crime is also a problem. “Organized crime is involved in marijuana cultivation in rural areas,” Jardine said, adding that it is becoming common to see these types of criminal operations in small towns and rural areas. She gave a few pointers to spot possible criminal activities at rural locations. “If you’re renting out your farmland, check references,” she advised. She said that marijuana
meth labs in Alberta are in apartments in small towns.” Jardine said the chemicals used to create meth are toxic, damaging homes and polluting land, and are potential explosion and fire hazards. Some ways she described to identify these are: strong odours of chemical solvents; blacked out windows; high traffic in and out of the residence; paying rent in cash; boxes and barrels going in and out, including barrels of chemicals; and lots of trash.
cultivation operations can cause extensive damage to rental houses. Some tips to identify these include: enhanced security lights, like flood lights; excessive fencing; piled up garbage, soil, pvc piping; a skunk-like smell; metre tampering; a generator running full time; excessive window condensation; and unusual lighting habits, like running bright lights at night, or 24 hours a day. Some drug grow-ops cause extensive damage and mold to the interior and exterior of dwellings, she said. She said some residents may be merely crop sitters, coming and going at odd hours, especially during harvest, carrying large black bags. Jardine also spoke briefly about meth labs, which she says are increasing in rural areas. “Meth is the most common hard drug in Grande Prairie,” Jardine said, “and 80 per cent of
Jardine talked about the increasing frequency of chop shops, where stolen vehicles and machinery are stripped of their parts to sell. She pointed out that a chop shop operation had recently been found by RCMP near Bruce. Some tips that can help identify this type of criminal activity include: rental of property with large outbuildings; very noisy; vehicles coming and going all the time; vehicles that don’t belong to the neighbourhood; stripped vehicles, vehicle parts in the yard; and the
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renters being very protective of the property. “Criminals realize that police are not as visible as in larger areas,” Jardine said. “But there are other ways we can protect ourselves.” Jardine talked about some common-sense things every person can do to help deter vehicle theft. “Take the keys out of the ignition; lock the doors; close the windows; park your vehicle in a lit area of your yard.” To prevent theft from a
vehicle, Jardine suggests: “Lock your doors, and don’t leave valuables like your wallet and hidden keys in the car. Keep your registration and insurance in your wallet. Copies can be used if you have more than one vehicle, or more than one driver of the vehicle.” Jardine also gave some tips for preventing residential theft: Don’t leave loose items in your yard; lock your sheds and garage; use hitch locks on Continued on Page 15
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Crime Prevention Continued from Page 14 trailers; and store your ATV inside. She strongly recommended recording the serial number of all goods, and photographing those that don’t have serial numbers. “Motion lights and good quality night vision cameras should be installed around garages, sheds, and your home.� Jardine talked about Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, or (CPTED), the prevention of crime through natural and man-made barriers. She suggested that all yards have a fence and gate. “Erect a barrier. Use a systematic approach when planning your physical yard layout.� She recommended dividing a yard into two zones, the first a boundary security zone, and the second an access control zone. Zone 1 safety measures can include a rural crime watch sign on a post, Jardine said. “Warning signs, dogs, an alarm. Put up fences with lockable gates, plant prickly hedges; and ensure neighbours can see into yard to see criminal activity. Install motion-activated lighting in dark areas, near sheds, garages, and your back door.� In Zone 2, Jardine recommended an alarm system. “New systems have cameras and remote viewing systems,� she said. “Enhanced locks, replace your one-inch screws with three-inch screws. Install a deadbolt one-inch long, or longer, preferably. Use a wooden dowel in your window sliders. Install screws to prevent screen removal from the exterior. “These are positive and effective ways to reduce crime. “Join a rural crime watch association,� Jardine added. “Form a neighbourhood watch or Citizens on Patrol for your own community.� “Be alert to suspicious activity,� Jardine said, “like unknown persons going door to door selling cheap items, or asking for someone who doesn’t live there. “Call the RCMP,� she advised. “If an unknown vehicle is driving around,
or parked in neighbourhood on side, or lease roads, take a photo with your cell phone. It’s completely legal to take a picture of someone in public. “Take a description of the person and the vehicle, and especially note the direction of travel.� Jardine highly recommends getting to know your neighbours. “Residents need to unite and be aware. Start with a Rural Watch group, or patrol group, but remember that communication is the key. “Set up Facebook pages for just your immediate neighbours, and email fanouts. “Let each other know. It’s also very important for police to have this information. “Just because they don’t share with you exactly what they are doing in their investigation doesn’t mean they aren’t investigating and working behind the scenes.� Jardine likened an investigation to a smashed turkey platter. “Your piece
could be the last piece they need to help solve a crime. “You’re not a bother, your information may be a key piece of information.� Jardine says that when a crime is in progress, call 911, but when reporting a suspicious person or vehi-
cle, she says, call the complaint line if it’s already happened. “Make your community a safe place to live. Don’t rely on police to drive around and protect your property, that’s not their job, it’s your job.�
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Snapshots of spring season
JOE HARTUNG PHOTOS
A little sunshine last week was lots to frolic about as this little fellow enjoyed a romp.
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Travel gadgets make life on the road easier
As the weather gets warmer and the summer holidays edge closer, many will be eagerly awaiting their time away from the office (or classroom). But packing up the family for a few nights away brings with it a few challenges. Thankfully, there's all kinds of gadgets out there that have been designed to ease the travel burden and make the most of the nice weather. Top 10 Travel Gagets 1. G-Ro suitcase Before you even step out the door for a journey, you need to make sure you've got the essentials packed the right way. And this brilliantly designed suitcase from G-RO makes it really easy. The special rough-terrain wheels make going off kerbs or over bumps more manageable. 2. RIF6 Cube projector This tiny little projector is designed to work with smartphones, tablets or games consoles and lets you turn any surface into a 120-inch display. 3. Quip toothbrush This is just about the most stylish toothbrush we've ever laid eyes on. It's slim and lightweight but also uses an AAA battery to create vibra-
tions and pulses to make the most of your brushing. 4. STM Kings backpack This 22L backpack has been built by Australian company STM and boasts a quilted interior lining and space at the back for a 15-inch laptop. 5. Noke smart padlock Instead of going all out on a completely smart suitcase, pick up a cheap one from Amazon, and invest in this smart padlock to keep your possessions safe, instead. Simply unlock the padlock with an app on your phone, and you'll never have to remember a code or worry about losing your key ever again. 6. TP-Link portable Wi-Fi When most of us can't afford to turn on our data for more than an hour on holiday, and putting up with the free hotel Wi-Fi is enough to make even the kindest of people leave a bad TripAdvisor review, there's only one solution: bring your own. 7. GoPro Hero Session Whether you're going on an action holiday or just to swim in the sea, capture the great outdoors and some solid memories of your trip with a GoPro. 8. UE Megablast bluetooth speaker The Megablast range
from Ultimate Ears are the best in the business when it comes to portable audio. And now it even supports Amazon's voice-controlled Alexa assistant. 9. Anker Power Bank PowerCore II Slim When you're travelling for hours with not much else to do apart from scroll aimlessly through your phone, our beloved battery can take a little bit of a beating. A power bank keeps your juice levels - and peace of mind - up and fits comfortably into your wallet, passport holder or pocket, if you don't want to keep reorganising your hand luggage every few minutes. 10. Nintendo Switch If you fancy taking video games away on your travels with you then there's no better gadget than the Nintendo Switch. The hybrid console is setting the gadget world on fire at the moment and with good reason.
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owners, and at another commercial greenhouse prior to that. In late 2017, a plough wind hit the western edge of the greenhouses. “We love to watch storms from the porch,” Barb says, “so we were sitting and watching this one come in, when all of a sudden all the trees were bending 90 degrees, and we figured it was time to head to the basement.” When they came out half-an-hour later, she says, trees were uprooted, and there was severe damage to the west greenhouses. Forsters decided not to rebuild, and instead gave the greenhouse’s frames to a local market gardener. The four remaining greenhouses still give them 15,000 sq. ft. to work in. Barb says she’s grate-
ful to be part of the Forestburg community, and likes supporting local business. She’s especially grateful to Murray Prichard of Prichard’s Plumbing and Heating for all his help with the heating and water systems in the greenhouse. She also loves her loyal customers, and enjoys working with Forestburg’s Communities in Bloom committee. Forster and Beesley estimate that they’ve planted 20,000 “plus” plants so far, in something like 200 bales of dirt. This March it was so cold, even with her heaters going full force, that they had to cover the plants with cardboard every night to keep them from freezing. “Some plants haven’t really come back from that the way we’d hoped,” she says, but there are replacements coming in daily. Forster says the first
year she didn’t bring in a single pansy because she personally didn’t like them. “I sure heard about that.” Now the greenhouse carries six different varieties. She says some customers look for their old favourites, and some are always looking for the next big thing in gardening, so she tries to stay ahead. Barb attends summer sessions to see what the new trends are, and says she spends a lot of time looking through Pinterest to see what’s trending. She attends a landscaping conference in November, and then she’s busy creating her orders for the following season, saying if that’s not in by the end of November, it’s not coming. Forster says she tries to stay away from plants and vegetables that attract pests, she says that when it comes to pesticides, the less the better, so she avoids them altogether.
This year’s headliner is Pink Sky, a pure pink petunia covered with white spots, similar to last year’s Night Sky petunia.
“It’s been a big growing curve, but this year’s cold spring has been our biggest challenge.” She’s definitely tried new things that haven’t gone over, too. “Last year we tried a begonia that failed. I don’t think we sold a single one, but I took them home and planted them, and they were beautiful.” She enjoys getting feedback from her customers, and loves seeing photos of their gardens and containers. “To me, this is the perfect job for me when I retire from teaching, and want to stay active and healthy. Barb says her father was a big gardener, and she really enjoys carrying on something he loved so much. “I hope my kids will be interested in working with me, but I won’t be disappointed if they’re not.” This year’s hot flowers include Pink Sky, a lovely pink petunia with white dots, similar to last year’s very popular Night Sky, which she was able to order. Another favourite of Forsters are the Confetti Garden three-in-one pots that combine three plants with similar growing attributes in a single pot to enhance one another. These come in a variety of bright colours. There’s also Osteospermum, also known as the daisy bush. Forster and Beesley have also planted a few of their own combinations of favourites, and have already quite a collection of very unique
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2018 Spring Section (The Community Press, Weekly Review, Tofield Mercury, Lamont Leader), April 25, 2018 - Page 19 JOE HARTUNG PHOTOS
These two old farm trucks located near Killam are truly a blast to the past.
Teague Wallace from Sedgewick raises miniature Herefords, and his two roly-poly mammas are ready to pop, due to calve any day now. They are almost as wide as they are tall!
Just like the rest of us, these chickens are enjoying the sunshine and warmer weather that has finally come our way. Did you know that a recent study shows that chickens can have a very positive impact on seniors in nursing homes? A recent article at SeniorLiving.net says that circumstantial evidence shows chickens can have a calming effect on Alzheimer’s patients.
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Step aside, calves, it’s also lamb season It’s not just the cattle ranchers who are welcoming newborns. Ruth Burke has had a whole new crop of lambs born this spring. Born with a fuzzy coat of wool, these hardy wee beasties welcome the heat of the sun on their darker fur, but look forward to spring as much as the rest of us.
Spring Fire Safety Tips • Have your tractor or mower serviced. • Check clothes dryer hose for accumulated lint. • Check smoke detector batteries • Make sure your address numbers are visible from the street • Clean up yard debris. Cut back dead limbs and grasses • Maintain a clear 'fire zone' of 10' around structures. • Get your grill cleaned and serviced. Check all propane tanks and lines for leaks and damage • Keep 100' of garden hose with an attached nozzle connected and ready for use. • Review your family's Fire Escape Plan. • Have a safe, fun Spring and Summer! ~ Viking Fire Department
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Mother’s Day in Canada What Do People Do? Many people in Canada express their gratitude towards mothers and mother figures on Mother’s Day. Mother figures may include step-mothers, m o t h e r s - i n - l a w, guardians (eg. foster parents), and family friends. It is the time for people to thank mothers and mother figures who took the time to care for them and help them through life’s challenges. Some people give cards, flowers, or chocolates, and/or make handmade items or special meals on Mother’s Day. Others take their mothers or mother figures to the movies, a restaurant, café, or a day in a park. Some mothers and mother figures also receive special gifts such as jewelry, clothing, accessories, and gift vouchers for services or products.
Public Life Mother’s Day is not a federal holiday but it is on a Sunday, when many organizations, schools, and government offices are closed. Public transit systems run to their normal Sunday schedules and restaurants may be busier than usual as some people take their mothers out for a treat. Background and symbols Early celebrations of
Mother’s Day originated from Canada’s neighboring country, the United States. Carnations are a popular Mother's Day symbol in both Canada and the United States. Some people may choose to wear a carnation as a brooch on Mother's Day. However, other flowers are also given to mothers or mother figures to symbolize one’s love and appreciation for them.
This Spring artizan pork is becoming the other pink meat People had been eating pork at roughly the same pace for decades until the first three months of this year, when, according to the National Pork Board, demand spiked by 5.3 percent. Our steak-loving nation seems to have developed a mad crush on pig meat in all its guises: Meltingly tender braised shoulders and bellies, potent sausages and salamis, succulent barbecued ribs and even once-outré odds and ends now turn up in the kinds of nice restaurants where a sommelier is likely to tell you that a halfway sweet young German Riesling would be just terrific with those trotters. Larry Cizek, who, under the auspices of the American Pork Board,
runs a kind of matchmaking service for chefs and farmers, has been eyeing this trend for a while. He had just recently received results from a survey on the fine dining scene. A good deal more than half of the whitetablecloth restaurants included in the study had on their menus what the Board calls "niche pork" that is, meat that isn't raised in the typical giant-industrial fashion. And half of those restaurants reported that until recently, they served no pork at all. For anyone who hasn't yet tasted this new-style pork, which is of course just the old-style pork of grandma's girlhood with a higher price tag, I'd seriously suggest finding a sample. You know how much better wild salmon
tastes than farmed fish, or a free-range hen does compared to one of Frank Perdue's all-tootender chickens? Multiply that difference by about a hundred and you'll get an idea of how far superior a lovingly raised hog is to a pale graduate of a factory farm. Like a prime steak, the meat is streaked with fat, but that fat is pork fat, with a sweeter flavor, a more sensuous texture and a simply amazing ability to carry seasonings as it bastes a roast. The meat of the loin is a dark pink, or even a ruddy reddish-brown. Generally the darker the meat the moister it will be, which is one reason even the Pork Board is having second thoughts about its famous "other white meat" advertising campaign.
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Sales down, great time to buy a home Here are some home sales statistics for Spring 2018 in the East Central Alberta area. House sales are down 10-11 percent from this time in 2017. Condominium sales are down 15 percent from the same time last year. Duplexes and row houses are down three percent from last year. The average sale price of a home was
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Wonders of Elk Island National Park perfect for Spring viewing Elk Island National Park of Canada is a beautiful, unique and historically rich national park only a few km south of Lamont and 20 minutes north-west of Tofield. The Park protects one of the most endangered habitats in the country, the Southern Boreal Plains and Plateaux Natural Region. One of the few places in North America where you can see all of the original grazing species coexisting; the untamed beauty
of Elk Island will impress you for a lifetime. Visitors can look forward to seeing bison, elk, moose, deer, and birds like the Trumpeter swan in their natural environment. The park boasts camp areas, picnic sites, hiking trails, playgrounds, beaches and much more. Non-motorized boats can be seen on the many lakes, as well as swimming at Astotin Lake at Elk Island Park. The park is a place for nature lovers and bird-
ers, hikers and bikers, as well as families enjoying the beauty and activities that can be found at Elk Island Park both in summer and in winter. There are washrooms, showers, information centres and maps to follow for your adventure of Elk Island Park. National Park passes are required or day passes can be purchased on site at either the north entry from Lamont or south entry from Highway 16.
FAIRY GARDEN CLASSES SUCCULENTS
SIGNS & DECOR
BEDDING PLANTS
HWY 14 & RANGE ROAD 204
CACTUS
HANGING BASKETS
780-662-2494
WWW.HASTINGSLAKEGARDENS.COM
Come see us in our temporary location â&#x20AC;&#x201C; formally known as the Garden Centre. We are fully stocked for your lawn and garden needs, along with all our regular lines and supplies.
SPRING/SUMMER HOURS
(MAY - JUNE) 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM MONDAY TO SATURDAY SUNDAY 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 4527-52 Ave., Tofield, AB
780-662-4933