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Winning Big at 101st Annual Lougheed Fair

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Oliver and Wyatt Sutter won first prize with their Lego entry at the Lougheed Fair, with multiple farm implements made entirely of Lego in what almost looked like a Combine Crunch, complete with stands of fans. Sis Vera came in second place to her brothers in the same category. See more Fair photos Pages 10 & 11.

Town of Killam finds and RCMP investigate fatal halts dangerous excavation collision north of Sedgewick Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Town of Killam discovered a potentially hazardous situation last week when it was found that local youth had been playing in a dirt pile owned by the town, and had built a tunnel into the pile.

The Town immediately knocked in the tunnel, and issued a warning to families in the community: “Parents please be aware that children have been seen digging this tunnel into the large dirt pile south of 45 Ave. “The Town has knocked in the tunnel, but please let your children know of the dangers involved in doing this.”

The Town has installed warning tape and signage and will continue to closely monitor the area for any further activity.

On the morning of Saturday, August 10 at approximately 6:30 a.m. Killam RCMP was dispatched to a fatal motor vehicle collision.

Members arrived on scene, approximately one mile north of Sedgewick on Range Road 124, and located a 49year-old resident of Leduc, Alberta, deceased.

The cause of the collision is under investigation. A collision reconstructionist attended the scene and the Medical Examiner has ordered an autopsy.

Next of kin notification has been completed by Edmonton Police Service.

Referrals to Flagstaff Victim Services have been made for the complainant and next of kin.

Claims were made on social media on the weekend that incorrect information on the identity of the driver had been posted online, also potentially before police were able to notify next of kin.

Killam Detachment reminds the public not to speculate regarding information about ongoing police investigations.

Personal information is not released as the police make sure to respect those involved in sensitive investigations.

The Community Press office will be CLOSED Monday, August 5 for the Civic Holiday.

We will reopen Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. and our next edition will still be published Wedneday. Aug. 7 Ad deadlines will be noon Tuesday, Aug. 6

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AUC responds to request from Town of Killam to extend deadlines The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) ruled last Friday, Aug. 9, on a request from the Town of Killam to extend information deadlines and a requested hearing.

The Town asked for a nine-week extension, however representatives for the applicant, PACE Canada, also filed a notice to AUC Friday, saying it did not support such an extension.

AUC responded that any party requesting an extension to a time limit has the onus of demonstrating that the request is necessary in the circumstances and that it would not interfere with the “fair, expeditious, and efficient resolution of the proceeding.”

The AUC further noted that the Town’s request for a nine-week extension, “would result in a lengthy delay in processing the application.”

“This would potentially prejudice the applicant as it may impede the timely issuance of a decision on the application.”

AUC pointed out that the Town of Killam was granted standing in the application proceeding back on June 14, and that the Town has been registered as a participant since April 3, “and has been able to review application since at least that date.”

“The Town is a sophisticated party and is represented by a law firm that regularly appears before the Commission and should understand the Commission’s processes.

“The Commission does not consider a nine-week extension necessary as the Town has had a reasonable opportunity to start preparing its intervention, including securing expert witnesses.”

One point given in the Town’s extension request quoted the town’s advice that “an extension is required for the Town to continue negotiations with the applicant and complete its bylaw amendment process.”

AUC noted that “these

processes can occur in parallel to this proceeding and, should either of them progress, the Town may file any relevant updates on the record of this proceeding.”

With the objections to a nine-week extension noted above, AUC did partially alleviate the Town’s concerns and did modify the process

schedule, with an approximate three-week extension deemed, “to be appropriate in the circumstances, because it will allow the application to be processed efficiently....”

The amended process extends deadlines for intervener information requests to Sept. 3, and the applicants deadline to re-

spond to Sept. 13. Interveners have under Sept.

25 to provide written evidence, with an Oct. 8 deadline for information requests to interveners, and a deadline of Oct. 21 for interveners to respond to information requests.

The final applicant’s reply evidence deadline is now Oct. 28.

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New project needs assistance Parents beware of online creeps from Flagstaff residents past and present Introducing the ‘Not Just a Name Project’ Recently a relative of mine had occasion to learn that his biological greatgrandfather died in WWII. He was a special ops paratrooper who died over Italy in 1944.

The only son in a family of six, the man had a son, but his widowed bride remarried just a few short years after the war.

He had few ties left to the Camrose community, and no one living close that knew his story. Until very recently, he was just a name on the Camrose cenotaphs.

Hearing that story made me think of all the cenotaphs in Flagstaff County and our surrounding area, and all the names on each.

I was speaking to Sedgewick Museum and Archives member Joan Djos earlier in the year, and asked her if she’d help me make sure this year that nobody named on the Sedgewick cenotaph was “just a name.”

Since that conversation, I’ve optimistically amended my goal to include every cenotaph within Flagstaff County.

I’m calling this the “Not just a Name Project,” and I’m hoping that there are others in Flagstaff County who will take up the challenge and help me.

What I’m ultimately hoping to do is find something out about each and every name on the cenotaphs in our region.

I haven’t gone so far as to hope for photos, but to have at least some inkling of who these brave souls were

before they died fighting for our freedom seems to me to be a very worthy undertaking.

I’ve looked up most of the region’s cenotaphs on the Canada War Memorials website; however a few were missing, including Forestburg, Galahad, and Heisler. For some reason these three are not in the national list.

My next step will be to take a photo at each cenotaph, and compile a list of names and dates, divided into WWI and WWII. Once I have that information, I will publish it, and if there are people who have ties to any of the names listed, I’m hoping they will come forward and provide me with some information about that person.

It’s my hope that our 2024 Remembrance Day special feature will this year feature as many stories from those names as we are able to gather in a few months.

During the research that I’ve done so far, I’ve seen a similar project undertaken overseas in a British community that took six years to finish, but I believe the names listed on that memorial was a much higher number.

I’m hoping to eventually share the information gleaned from the project with each community, in the hopes that the identities of those casualties of war will never be lost or forgotten that they will never again be just a name.

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY

The ALERT Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit is once again urging parents to continue to have conversations with their youth around internet safety following an investigation involving the sexual assault of a Calgary teen.

In early 2024, the ICE unit discovered that a 22-year-old Calgary man was allegedly using a social media app to coerce a 14-year-old girl to share sexually explicit photos online, which then led to an in-person meeting where the victim was sexually assaulted.

The victom’s mother discovered the offences while examining her daughter’s phone.

“This is just one example of why it’s important that parents know what their kids are doing online, who they’re talking to, and what apps they’re using,” said Constable Heather Bangle, ALERT ICE. “You have every right as a parent to be checking in on your kids and making sure they’re safe.

“As soon as your child is old enough to have a device in their hand, you should be having those conversations about safety and privacy, what’s appropriate, what’s not appropriate, and then also what to do if something does happen.”

There are so many different apps and they’re changing all the time, but if it’s a platform where there are kids, you can be guaranteed that there are predators there,” she adds. Boys and girls are equally victimized online.

For resources and help to recognize the signs of online child sexual exploitation, visit the ALERT website. (https://alert-ab.ca/child-exploitation/)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor; “As an independent newspaper, we defend the right of local people to state their opinion, if it is done so in a thoughtful manner.

“It doesn’t matter is we agree with the letter or not, we have a long history of publishing letters to the editor from people of all walks of like and points of view.” (From your editorial dated July 24, 2024) This is reassuring, because you are not likely to agree with what you are about to read.

Imagine a courtroom. The defendant rises from his chair, approaches the bench, and hands the judge an envelope.

The judge opens the envelope and pulls out a small pile of high denomination bills.

He says to the judge, “Sit, I really

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He then goes to each member of the jury and does the same. The spectators in the courtroom are impressed with this man’s support of the judicial system. (hah!)

Our government sits as a defendant in the courtroom of public opinion. A verdit will be handed down on Election Day. The judge and jurors are the media.

They influence the outcome of the trial.

Where does the government get the money it gives to the media?

It is money he receives from the electorate. Isn’t that a conflict of interest?

Par for the Trudeau Liberals course!

Respectfully Don Berg Killam

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Peace Officers now accepting positive ticket nominations online Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Flagstaff County Positive Ticket initiative started back in 2022, from an idea originated by Peace Officer Skyler Zelinski, and since then, has grown.

Positive tickets are given to youth when Peace Officers Zelinski and Aaron Young see examples of them practicing personal safety, like wearing a helmet while riding their bicycles, crossing the street at a crosswalk, etc., and also for being a community hero (picking up trash, or recycling), and making smart choices.

Every positive ticket issued also comes with a $10 coupon that can be redeemed at participating businesses all around the region, as well as a token for a free swim at the Killam Aquatic Centre.

Last fall, all the youth who had re-

ceived a positive ticket, from 2022 to 2023, had their names entered in a draw where two lucky winners received a new bike, with $350 each, courtesy The Bike Shop Camrose. The winners were Marley Boudreau and Tyler Williams.

Now the peace officers want to expand the program by opening it up to teachers, coaches, friends, and neighbours throughout the region who witness a child doing a positive or helpful deed, “or performing a safe act that would be worthy of receiving a positive ticket.”

Nominations can be done online, at: lf.flagstaff.ab.ca/Forms/PositiveTicket Flagstaff County Peace Officer Skyler Zelinski started the Positive Ticket program back in 2022, and it’s still running today, with Officers Zelinksi and Aaron Young on the lookout for youth making smart choices in their communities.

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Keeping kids safe from the summer heat in Hardisty Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

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Well hello folks. It is Monday and we have reasonable weather and now this evening we are enjoying a gentle rain, how heavenly.

The news reported that some folks are now able to view their Jasper properties and actually view the effects of the horrific fire.

How does one cope when your home and all the personal contents are burnt to the ground? Mother Nature can be so cruel, but at least all the folks got out of town before lives were lost. The town officials should be praised for all the quick decisions they had to make to ensure the safety of all their citizens and the many tourists.

Swimming lessons are now completed at Hardisty Lake for another summer. One session of kids experienced the blazing heat while the second week dealt with chillier weather.

What you experienced was real lake weather and it makes you tougher in the end. Mother Nature ensured you experienced real weather.

You had to learn to cope with what were not always optimal conditions.

We thank the teachers,

their assistants, and the dedicated parents who brought them faithfully to their lessons. Thank the workers who kept your beach groomed and cleaned. We have a lovely beach and campground because of their dedication to Hardisty Lake.

Our family enjoyed the Lougheed Parade and the Lougheed Fair. It is always entertaining from the bench displays, be it baking, flowers, vegetables, sewing, photography, lego structures, quilting, and variety of art forms.

I know I have missed some, but it amazed me to see all the talent in our rural communities. Kudos to all the participants and thank you!

The curling rink had lovely treats for sale and lemon pie and coffee were calling me while my man went to peruse all the vintage vehicles.

I was thrilled to meet two other retired healthcare workers and we were busy chatting about all our grandchildren. We were talking about all the interesting toys and buggies, strollers, and etcetera that our children have access to nowadays.

The topic of fancy strollers came up in the conversation and about the extreme heat and pushing little ones around in strollers. There had been news about how easily you can cause "heat

trapping."

You often see a mom throwing a blanket over the top of the stroller, maybe she adds her sweater, purse, and maybe a water bottle.

She strolls along and thinks life is good, but my goodness it is getting bloody hot, but at least there is a little breeze to cool me off. Well by placing all these articles over the stroller cover you just might be causing the temperature around your little one to rise exponentially, leading to a increased risk of overheating and even heat stroke in infants.

Babies have a limited ability to regulate their body temperatures and their small body size makes them more susceptible to heat than adults.

So how hot is too hot for a baby in a stroller?

The American Academy of Paediatrics suggests that if the temperature is 32 C your baby can dehydrate extremely quickly.

Do not take the baby out between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when there is peak exposure to the sun. If you think of covering the stroller with a light blanket to shield the baby from the sun, you can do more harm than good and increase the temperature.

Understand that babies and young kids overheat and dehydrate quickly.

While on that note the Google article also men-

Land for sale by tender (pasture / hay) Ducks Unlimited Canada hereby offers the following land for sale by tender:

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For more information on the parcels or tender process, contact James Olson: Z 780-678-0404 Z james_olson@ducks.ca Submissions are due by 1PM (MST) on Aug. 30, 2024.

tioned to never leave a child in a hot vehicle. You probably think, “How dumb do you think I am?”

But what happens if you quickly run into a store and you suddenly feel unwell yourself. You have to spend considerable time in the bathroom and 20 minutes might just be too long. Maybe you think this is all rather dramatic, but if this has made you think to check that baby, well good for you and good for the baby.

Doug Creasy gave me permission to print that his dad Alan Creasy passed away. The graveside service is at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Hardisty cemetery.

Luncheon will be offered at the Hardisty Community Hall afterwards. I did not receive this information in time to post it last week, so I am sorry about that. Alan will be remembered as a smart, unique farmer who was known for his hard work ethic.

See his obituary in this week’s paper.

I asked my husband what he remembers about

Alan. He laughed and said, "This may sound odd, but I always remember his big hands with thick callouses on them.

He had an aversion to wearing work gloves." I had to call Doug to check if this was in fact correct?

He said that this was true.

So Alan, know that your cows are fed and watered.

Harvest is just a few weeks away. Rest in peace Alan, knowing that the boys have your farm in good hands, you taught them well. Your community of Hardisty sends sincere condolences to all of your family.

Laurel and Betty Bitzer are happy to announce that their only granddaughter, Jessica Bitzer, married Ivar Osness on Saturday, Aug. 10, in Camrose. It was a wonderful, sentimental wedding. The many relatives that attended came from all over Alberta. We wish the couple a life time of love, good health, and happiness. Your grandparents are great examples of sincere love and commitment. Follow their lead

and you will be on the right path. Congratulations and enjoy starting married life in Sherwood Park.

St. Paul's United Church was broken into the other night. The thieves ransacked the office looking for valuables and searching for money. They wrecked the safe that houses only important documents. We never keep money on the premises. Shame, shame on you thieves. How low can you go when you try robbing a church? Really!

We don't have church services in July and August. Our first service in September is Sunday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. officiated by Rev. Steve Haughland. He is a great orator and can really belt out those hymns. Everyone is welcome to join us on that Sunday. See you soon.

Joke: Hundreds of years of medical progress and all you can tell me is that I should eat less? Less of what? Hahaha.

Enjoy your week, folks, and please send me some news to share.

Acreage Auction Shelley Wigmore, Sturgeon County Saturday, August 24th, 2024 at 10:00 AM DIRECTIONS: 56501 R. Rd. 273 being 4 Miles North of Sec. 642 on Highway 44 to Twp. Rd. 564, 4 Miles West to R. Rd. 273 & North 1 Mile or 20 Miles South of Westlock on Highway 44 to Twp. Rd. 564, 4 Miles West to R. Rd. 273 & 1 Mile North.

Viewing: Sale Morning Only from 9 A.M. - Loading Available once sale is complete.

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Specialty Items: * 1 Owner 3 yr. Old Bruno Make OEM-2401B Stair Lift (Purchase price was $3200.

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Yard, (Brief & Partial Listing): * Campbell Hausefeld 60 Gal. A. Compressor, Like New * 2 Husky 2 Piece Tool Chests, Nice * 1 M. Craft 2 Pce. Tool Chest, Nice * 12’ Roll New Landscape Fabric * Storm 5.5 H.P. Water Pump & Hoses * Snapper Rototiller * Older Snow Blower * Kubota Grass Catcher * Robin Leaf Blower * Lots of Garden Tools * Heavy Wheel Barrel * Professional 2000 P.S.I. Pressure Washer * 2 Lots of 8’ Long Steel Studs* 1 Horse Sleigh * Lots of Air Tools * Approx. 2 Yards of Crushed Gravel *20’ Wheel Chair Ramp * Dog House * 4 Crusher Screens * 100 & 250 Gal. Water Tanks * Yard and Garbage Incinerator * H. Duty Car & Truck Ramps * Various Ladders * Various Tires & Rims; Quad, Skidsteer, Car, Truck, (2) 18.4 X34 Tractor Tires * Solo 635 ECO 16” Chain Saw * Husqvarna 340 Chain Saw * Pro Mac Chain Saw * Golf Clubs * Clarke Turbo 100 En. Mig Welder * Generac 4000XL Gen Set. * 5500 Watt. Gen Set * Bolt Bins & Contents * Ramsey Winch * M. Craft 26” Radial Drill Press * Bench Grinder * Tarps * 12” Dewalt Compound Saw * Propane Tanks Include 20 Ib. & Up, (3) 450 Litre, 2 -100 Ib. Bottles, Etc. * 5’ & 16’ X16” Culverts * Pipe Stand * Lawn Roller * Various Gas Drums & Plastic Yard Water Barrels * Scrap Iron * Ant. Port. Cart Dolly for Luggage, Etc. * Chain Boomers * Logan Chains * Oils * Gerry Cans * Lots of Tiger Torches, Slings, Rope, Hoses, Cables, Cords, Etc. * Dewalt Screw Gun * 14.4 Dewalt Drill Set * Propane Heaters * Tool Boxes * Cabinets for Parts * Vises * Etc. Households: * 60” Q. Bed w Mattresses, H & F Boards, No Bedding * Matching Triple Dresser & Mirror, Chest of Drawers & End Tables * H. Made Desk * 3 Ant. Coke Stands * 52” L.G. TV. & Stand * Other T.V.s * V. Nice Magnovox Stereo & Speakers * Danby Bar Fridge *Frigidaire Dehumidifier * Propane BBQ * New Air Conditioner in Box * V. Nice Roll Top Bankers Desk * Matching 3 Piece Oak End Tables * 2 Ant. Coal Oil Lamps * Other Beds * Table & Chairs * 2 Boxes of Beautiful Ukrainian Dishes & Ornaments * Very Good Selection of House Misc.

Items - Pots, Pans, Dishes, Roasters, Etc. * Sealors * Folding Chairs * Plus Numerous Other Goods, Etc. Plan to attend this auction with quality yard goods along with tools, etc. Good households. Loading Available after the auction. Very Clean Sale. No Buyers premium. Shelley has sold her beautiful 25 acres and is relocating. Lots of goods to sell.

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Mysterious deep hole on Forestburg tennis court leads to discovery of abandoned well Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Forestburg Public Works was alerted to what looked like a sinkhole at the tennis courts on Monday, July 29.

Upon discovering the hole, and investigating underneath it, Forestburg CAO Dwight Dibben says, “It appears that an old water well that was unknown to us was located under one of our

courts!”

He says it’s likely from around 55 years ago when there were residences on the property where the tennis court and swimming pool are now located.

“We suspect that whatever covering it had over it must have eroded or disintegrated over time, and with the well losing its cover or cap, repeated activity on the court overtop of the well caused the asphalt and other material under the court surface to gave way with the hole in the surface of the court appearing after our last rainstorm.”

Dibben says the hole itself is not quite a foot radius, and the diametre of the well underneath appears to be around two

A sinkhole was found at the Forestburg tennis courts on Monday, July 29, with an abandoned well found underneath. feet.

“This was definitely something we never expected to find under our tennis court!”

He says the plan is to

get a vac truck in to suck out all the water, then fill the well with Quickcrete.

The opening on the asphalt can then be resurfaced, and the court

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The tennis courts will be temporarily closed while the work is undertaken.

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RCMP Report: third instance of fence wires cut; cows let loose Killam RCMP Report for the period of Friday, Aug. 2 to Thursday, Aug. 8

Friday, Aug. 2 A generator was reported stolen from a rural residence near Hardisty. Photos of the truck were obtained. Licence plate was not visible. No witnesses or suspects.

Suspicious persons/vehicle was reported in Amisk. A Killam Member located the Subject vehicle. The driver was not able to find his insurance. Member was in the process of having the vehicle towed when another Subject showed up with proof of insurance. Vehicle wasn’t towed and Subject was warned to keep insurance documents in the vehicle.

A call was made to the detachment regarding some ammunition the caller wanted disposed. Member spoke with the Complainant and arranged for the disposal of the ammunition.

Numerous calls were made from Strome regarding a noise complaint. Members spoke with the Subject about keeping the music and noise down.

Sunday, Aug. 4 A suspicious vehicle was reported broken down near Hardisty. A Member attended and Subject was wanted on outstanding warrants. Subject arrested and released on an undertaking.

Monday, Aug. 5 A suspicious vehicle was reported at a rural property.

A diesel flat deck truck was on the Complainant’s property and was looking around. Members attended the residence. No signs of a break and enter. Patrols made.

Subjects not located.

A theft of a cell phone, credit card, and $25 in cash was reported in Daysland. Member attended and the sim card was tracked. Officer was patrolling the area of the sim card and spotted the Subject that was on the surveillance video. The Officer got the Complainant’s items back and returned them.

Tuesday, Aug. 6 A suspicious vehicle was reported parked on the side of the road. The Registered Owner was contacted and he was parked there as he was fishing.

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A report was made of people on an abandoned oil lease site. Police not notified until after. Gate was damaged. It didn’t look like anything was taken this time. No suspects or witnesses.

Ongoing issue between neighbours in Forestburg.

Members spoke to both parties. Ongoing neighbor dispute with no criminal offence.

A suspicious vehicle was reported numerous times in Forestburg. Member attended. Vehicle was parked legally and not stolen.

A report of a suspicious person/vehicle in Hardisty. A black quad was seen driving around town, dropping someone off with a big black bag. Parking in alleyways.

Patrols made. Quad not located.

Wednesday, Aug. 7 An early 80s red Trans Am was reported driving recklessly in Strome. Car was described as loud and no licence plate. Patrols made. Vehicle not located.

Thursday, Aug. 8 A suspicious vehicle was reported parked in an authorized parking only spot at the town office in Forestburg.

Member spoke to the Registered Owner and it would be moved.

A report was made of stolen tires and rims in Hardisty.

The Complainant noted unusual activity, vehicles, and

quads on his street and in the community. No witnesses or suspects.

A gate was reported cut and cows were on the Complainant’s land. This has been the third occurrence of someone purposely letting the cows out. No witnesses or suspects.

Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were: 1 - Assistance to Canadian Police (non-RCMP) Agency 3 - Assistance to Canadian Provincial/Territorial Dept/Agency 4 - Breach of Peace 1 - Disturbing the Police 1- Fire Prevention Act 1 – Fraud 3 - Municipal Bylaws 3 - Other Moving Traffic Violations 3 – Other Non-Moving Traffic – Provincial/Territorial 1 - Other Provincial/Territorial Statutes (not otherwise specified) 3 - Traffic Collisions 1 - Wellbeing Check Report prepared and provided

by Killam RCMP

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Sedgewick gearing up for Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com

Where has summer gone? Only one more week until the 15th Annual Movie in the Park.

It's the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Parents For Fun in Flagstaff organization running the Family Resource Centre in Killam.

This year's event location is the Killam Heritage Park. All the fun starts on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 5:30 p.m. Come on out!

The same week is the Annual Gathering of the Clans Highland Games. It's a big event and draws people from all over. Be sure to check it out. From the artisan market to the heavy games, as well as performances by the Flagstaff Scottish Club and guests, to Highland dancing and a kids zone. This is fun for all ages. See their ad elsewhere in this paper.

The Village of Lougheed had its busiest weekend of summer with the Annual Fair. Featuring a bench exhibition, train rides, a bouncy house, and an amazing parade, it was a great day.

I have seen people making the most of summer by travelling all over. A few local families enjoyed an Alaskan Cruise. Others have been visiting friends and family on the East Coast; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and area. I've heard of a couple families making it all the way to

Europe. Italy is a favourite destination for many. Of course, also BC and road trips into the US. I love seeing it all and wish you would submit about your adventures to share with everyone!

Deanna and Roger Maertz celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by going to St. John's, Newfoundland.

They visited relatives and explored the local area. They also went whale watching and visited an iron mine on Bell Island. Congratulations on 25 years!

Alyssa Mossestad from Sedgewick is currently in Glasgow to compete for the 2024 World Pipe Band Championship. She is a member of the Edmonton and District Pipe Band and they have been practicing and fundraising immensely to make this a go. They placed sixth! Congratulations to all involved!

The Killam Baptist Church is gearing up for their upcoming Vacation Bible School next week. It's for ages five to 12 and is a great week of singing, crafts, Bible stories, science experiments, snacks, and games. Registration can be done through their website.

And if you are ready for back-to-school shopping, don't forget Killam Guardian Drugs has all you need. They have pre-made packs available at 20 per cent off. If you spend $25 or more, you can enter your name to win a desk.

The Story Walk, which was posted along Main Street

Sedgewick, has now moved to Lougheed for all to enjoy there. “The Darkest Dark” is the perfect book to go along with this year's theme of the Summer Reading Club: “Space.”

Enjoy a nice family stroll while walking along the Main Street of Lougheed.

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Every good fair starts with a good parade, and Saturday’s Lougheed Fair parade was no exception, with lots of variety and great local representation. There was lots of candy for the youthful parade watchers, too!

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Don Cookson and friends got a ride with Roger Ferrier and his team in the Lougheed parade. Cookson’s sign says “98 and Counting!”

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The Bench Fair entries were viewed by large crowds, with lots of local winners of all ages. The car, horse, and cattle shows were also well received.

Killam Cyclones wrap up the season with Top Overall Small Club Award at Regional Finals Submitted Killam Cyclones Swim Club members travelled to Lacombe over the weekend, where 218 swimmers from nine different clubs participated in the summer swimming regional finals.

The Cyclones had 20 swimmers who competed in 88 events on the weekend with some great results.

The top two swimmers in each event move on from regionals to provincials.

Thirteen Cyclones club members will be heading off to compete at Provincials this coming weekend, at the Kinsmen Pool in Edmonton.

They’ll be competing in many events, including relay in both freestyle and medley.

Medley is where each team member does one of the four main strokes: back stroke, breast stroke, butterfly, and crawl.

The Cyclones had four swimmers make the regional relay teams this season, which are the top four swimmers in each age category, an amazing accomplishment for such a small club.

Because of the dedication of the team to going to meets and placing well at the nine swim meets throughout the season, Killam Cyclones won the Top Overall

Small Club Award for 2024.

The swimmers and volunteers extended their thanks to all the parents for the extra effort they put in on the weekends and evenings to have made this season successful.

“We are still holding out hope for a few more wildcard entries to provincials for those

kids that came in third place,” says Derek Kroetsch, club volunteer.

Congratulations to the club on such a successful regular season.

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Killam Cyclones Swim Club member Keenan Levit flexes beside teammate Xavier Gillis for their finals race at Regionals, held this past weekend in Lacombe. Left: the Club won the Top Overall Small Club award for their 2024 season.

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It’s ‘Local Food Week’ in Alberta from Aug. 12 to 18 Leslie Cholowsky Editor

It’s Local Food week in Alberta, from Aug. 12 to Sunday, Aug. 18, and there’s no better time to enjoy the bounty from local growers.

“Alberta is known around the world for producing premium-quality, great-tasting food with the highest standards of food safety, animal care, biosecurity and environmental stewardship.

“Whether it’s fresh produce, craft beer and cider or our world-renowned Alberta beef, Alberta’s agriculture producers provide our province, country, and world with nutritious food every single day.

“Over the next week, Albertans will have the opportunity to meet the hard-working farmers and entrepreneurs that put nutritious food on our plates.

“Whether you’re picking fresh fruits and vegetables at a u-pick farm, buying locally grown products, or taking part in activities to learn about where our food comes from, there are many ways to support your local food producers

throughout the week.

“I encourage you to visit a farmers’ market near you. While you’re there, look out for products with the “Made in Alberta” label, which identifies foods grown or processed right here in Alberta,” says Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson.

There are many local farmer’s markets and stalls around the Flagstaff region, a few local u-picks, and even some grocery stores who carry locally grown produce. Don’t forget local meat markets and vendors selling goods made locally, too.

Local Food week wraps up with Open Farm Days, and one local enterprise, the Friends of the Battle River Rail, will celebrate the event with their sold out “Explore Farm to Fork

by Train,” event.

On Saturday, Aug. 17, the train will depart from Kelsey just after noon, and arrive in Forestburg at 4 p.m. stopping along the way. “The train will stop along the tracks to visit with local farmers, out in their fields, and learn about the crops they raise and the methods they use to provide food for your table.”

The excursion will also

provide visitors with the opportunity to learn about crops grown in the area, to see local wildlife, birds, and flora from an expert guest on board from an open-air gondola car, while enjoying locally grown snacks.

Once the train arrives in Forestburg, there will be an opportunity to tour the village, and then enjoy a long-table meal with a locally sourced menu at The Station.

While there are no other Open Farm destinations within Flagstaff County, there are some in the Rosalind district, at the Erin and Casey Murphy-

Thompson farm, and the Round Hill Renaissance Agriculture Foundation.

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OBITUARIES

Thomas Richard Jackson

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Thomas Richard Jackson, called home from earthly toil into eternal glory. Tom had been struggling with chronic heart and lung problems, and passed away on August 10th, 2024.

Tom is survived by his wife, Lucy; his children Naomi Dechaine (Adrien), Daniel (Emily), Joshua, Ruth, and Zeke; his siblings Joyce Kelly, Peter, Charles, and Colin; and his grandchildren Celes, Annetta, Eva, Dominic, Benoit, Benjamin, Samuel, and Elizabeth.

Tom was born in 1958 to Dick and Reta Jackson in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Farming (especially farm equipment) fired his imagination from the start. Working with his dad and his uncle Don on the family grain farm, Tom learned from a young

age to care devotedly for the animals, the crops, the fields, and especially the equipment.

In the mid-1970s, Tom joined the Teen Time of Edmonton Christian youth group and summer camp program. While helping out deworming the horses at the new ranch facility near Dapp, AB, he met the love of his life, a vibrant red-head named Lucy Wall.

Tom and Lucy married in 1979 and spent their honeymoon years hauling cargo all over the continent, from Tuktoyaktuk to Texas, with a Mack Super-

Ardith Clara Eckstrand

Ardith was born December 3, 1933, and passed away on August 4, 2024, at the Killam Auxillary Hospital at 90 years of age.

She was raised on a family farm north of Sedgewick. Ardith loved curling, golfing, bowling, singing in the church choir, and being a tap dance teacher. She loved knitting and crocheting

dolls, blankets, and jackets whenever a baby was born into the family. Ardith loved being a mom to her five boys and cherished time with her large family.

Ardith was strong, kind, and loving which is evident with her involvement in the church, community, and her family. She was always willing to offer a helping hand to those in need.

Ardith was predeceased by her parents Ed and Mary Simons, sister Gardelene, brothers-inlaw Grant and Pat, her first love Thomas Barclay, second love Cecil Gould, third love Albert Eckstrand, her son Timothy, nephews, and grandson.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her

sister Helen (Ken), brother Bill (Denise), her kids: Allen (Sue), Guy, Ed, Gary (Liz), daughter-in-law Linda, and families including 19 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

A memorial service will be held at the Sedgewick United Church on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2 p.m. A memorial luncheon will follow in the Sedgewick Senior’s Centre.

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Liner truck. Their trucking adventures were punctuated by work back on the farm, along with summer weeks volunteering at Teen Time Ranch or helping with trail ride camps in the rockies.

Tom eventually settled back into more regular work on the farm, due in no small part to Naomi, Daniel, and Joshua, born in ‘82-’84, who filled his life with a new set of joys and cares.

Farm life changed in the ‘90s as rented fields around Sherwood Park turned into housing developments, and Ruth and Zeke arrived in ‘93 and ‘95. Tom’s dad was forced into retirement after a serious accident in 1993, and youngest brother Colin stepped up to manage the homestead.

Tom immersed himself in work with crop commissions and policy groups, and worked tirelessly to advocate for mar-

keting freedom during the heated CWB plebiscite years.

In 2001, Tom and Lucy took a leap of faith and established a new seed farm just west of Killam, Alberta. The move away from the big city did not slow the pace of Tom’s farm activity, as he experimented with exotic crops like einkorn and sunroot.

Tom ran for office, continued in crop commissions and policy groups, served on provincial and federal riding associations, and rebuilt farm trucks in his “spare” time.

Tom was also heavily involved with Alberta Lyric Theater’s Easter musical Love: According to John through its entire run at the Edmonton Jubilee Auditorium, continuing to drive up to the city with his family for Sunday rehearsals even after the move.

Tom slowed down his involvement with boards

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and organizations and cut back his hours in the field when his health began declining in the last few years, but he was still wheeling and dealing.

In his final days he was bargain-hunting from his bed, trying to talk the boys into picking up a John Deere 4020 just like the one he grew up with. (“It would be perfect to run the belt conveyor.”)

A public funeral will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church north of Lougheed on Friday, August 16. Viewing at 12:30, service at 1:30, internment and light refreshment to follow.

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OBITUARIES

Alan Ross Creasy

Alan Ross Creasy was born to Ernest and Vera Creasy on their farm in Hardisty on October 24, 1930, and passed away in the Hardisty Health Centre on August 4 at the age of 93.

Alan lived his entire life in Hardisty. Moving once, a whole one-and-ahalf miles from his birth place, to an acreage near the family farm and then

spending the last five years in the Hardisty Health Centre.

Alan had three loves: work, more work, and family. He grew up on the family farm with his seven siblings and had a very strong bond with them.

Growing up in the ‘30s the family faced many challenges and hardships which made him determined to work hard and succeed. He had a real passion for animals and proudly raised hereford cattle and loved his horses and dogs. As he aged and his body was starting to wear out, he always said the only time he was pain free was when he was in the sad-

dle riding a horse.

Alan always said he was blessed with two wonderful women in his life. He married Irene Budd on November 24, 1958, and had four children: Doug, Sharon, Karen and Glen. Irene passed away in 1999.

Alan then married lifelong friend Raymonde Devey in 2000.

Although he measured a good day by the amount of work accomplished, he did love his family and he would’ve moved Heaven and Earth for them. He loved spending time with the grandkids teaching them a new skill and how to work on the farm.

He had a wicked sense

of humour and was notorious for trying to create an unfair advantage while playing games.

Alan’s hobbies were fencing and checking cattle. He used to say a fourletter swear word was play, golf, puck, ball, or anything that wasn’t purposeful work.

Alan is survived by his wife Raymonde, his children Doug Creasy, Sharon Burden, Karen Pallett and her husband Jamie, Glen Creasy and his wife Shawn; grandchildren Skyler Burden, Travis Burden and his wife Melissa, Adam Creasy and his wife Cindy, Avery Creasy and his wife Lindsey, Reid Creasy and his fiancée

Tori, Tate Creasy and his wife Allie; great-grandchildren Riley, Kinsley, Jack, Rory, Eli, Maren, Lindy, and Jorja; sister Doris Swanson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Alan was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Vera Creasy; infant son Darryl; wife Irene; siblings Martin Creasy, Phylis Evans, Donald Creasy, Byran Creasy, David Creasy, and Iris Drever.

A graveside service will be held on August 14 at 11 a.m. at the Hardisty Cemetery with a lunch and fellowship to follow at the Hardisty Community Hall.

If so desired Memorial

Donations may be made to the Hardisty Hospital Auxiliary or Hardisty District Handivan Society.

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God is near. Call out to him.

Card of Thanks We wish to thank our relatives, friends, and neighbours for the support, kindness, and friendship shown to Dad through the years.

Doug, Sharon, Karen, and Glen.

Arrangements by Fee & Sons Funeral Home and Crematorium Killam Helping families and their Communities for over 100 years

FAITH COLUMN My family was on vacation at the sunshine coast at my sister’s cabin.

The last night we were there, I had to run to our truck to get something.

As I did so, I heard a deep growl in the bushes. It was feline sort of growl. I immediately thought that there was cougar nearby.

Shortly after, I heard the neighbours’ dog barking at something. I

got to the vehicle and wondered how I was going to go back to the cabin. Surely the cougar was waiting to pounce. I briefly contemplated sleeping in the truck.

Then I thought, “This is ridiculous. God is with me.” I made a break for it and started to recite Psalm 23:4, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I

I will not fear

will fear no evil; You are with me; Your rod, and your staff they comfort me,” (The exact words are a little different, but this is what I prayed).

When I got to the cabin, I asked my sisters if there were cougars around, and commented I thought there was one out there. She thought I had heard a dog barking at a deer. I suddenly felt

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like we were kids, and my older siblings didn’t believe what I was saying. The next day it turned out there was a cougar in the area, “So there, Sis!”

Pastor Kirby Schmidt-Teigen Daysland Alliance Church

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Meier Unreserved Live Auction Sale for Ronwood Enterprises Ltd. Saturday August 17 10am. Consort. Kenworth C500B Tri/Axel Hot Oil Truck. 2017 Gerry's Tri/Axel Double Drop. 1984 Kenworth Winch Truck. Lazer Tridem Tanker Trailer. Lazer Triden Pup Tank Trailer. 2001 Mack Winch Truck. John Deere Skid Steer, Liquid Storage Tanks, Fuel Tanks, Shop Equipment. Visit www.meierauction.com for more details

Bruderheim Community Thrift Store.

Opening Soon, 5 Days a Week! Located in the Moravian Church Community Hall, Bruderheim, Alberta. For donations & inquiries, contact 780-707-0810

Alliance Bench Fair Wednesday, August 21 at the Alliance Community Hall in conjunction with the Farmer's Market.

Entry books at the Post office and library.

No entry fee.

Entries in at 9:30 pick up at 3.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Join us in a Celebration of Life for Jeannie Ferrier, to be held in the Sedgewick Community Hall, Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Please make any memorial donations to the charity of your choice.

Celebration of Life for Duane Stauffer, who passed away on September 8, 2023, will be held at the Tofield Golden Club at 2pm, on Monday, August 26th. A lunch will be served, anyone who knew him is welcome.

Raspberries are Ready! **No Saskatoons** Beans, Beets, Carrots, and Potatoes ready!

Taking orders for Pickling Cucumbers.

Off Highway 13 Turn North on RR 122 go North 3 Miles Helen Tanton 780-888-6800 tfnp

The Lougheed Ag Society is accepting Applications for 2023 Recreation Grants DEADLINE IS AUGUST 15, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Send Applications to: Lougheed Ag Society PO Box 305 Lougheed, AB T0B 2V0 Eligible applicants need to comply with Rec Grant as requested

by Flagstaff County.

For further information and to see therequirements, check out the Flagstaff County website.

BIBLE STUDY STUDY BIBLE I would like to Bible study with other Christians based on the Doctrine of Christ's atonement rather than on the present day deceitful denominational teaching of theological dispensationalism. Call Wilbur 780-245-1316

Does your club have an event planned?

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SUDOKU

PUPPIES SALE PUPPIES FOR FOR SALE

FOR SALE FOR SALE Brian’s U-Pick Fruits, Berries, and Veggies has Strawberry Runners for sale. Available now.

•Goji Berries Suckers - 2 months old plotted and ready to be picked up and planted. Buyers responsibility to pick up immediately after payment.

•Summer Raspberry plants for sale. until August 15.

•Fall berries ready August 15.

•Dwarf Cherry and Plum trees available.

Buyers responsibility to dig up trees purchased. Payment required before digging.

All sales are final. No refunds or returns.

Cash only. Everything must go!

Call Brian at 780-678-0053 Firman Generator For Sale 4550 watt gas in excellent condition. $850.

If interested, text Paul 780-218-9029 SEEDFOR FOR SALE SEED SALE WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN - Heated, Mixed, Tough, Light, Bugs, Spring Thrashed....Barley, Wheat, Oats, Peas, Flax, Canola. "On Farm Pickup". Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252.

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Available August 1. Call 780-336- 6089 or 780-336-6088 Clean, non-smoking 2 bedroom house for rent. Partially finished basement. Detached garage. Close to Main Street Sedgewick.

Reasonable rate. Available September 1, 2024. Call Liz at 780-385-1600.

REALESTATE ESTATE REAL SELLING MY RETIREMENT HOUSE with river and mountain views on 3.93 acres along the Red Deer River and adjoining 200+ acres of environmental reserve.

Buy 4 acres and enjoy the use of 204 acres.

For more information and pictures, see MLS listing #A2148481.

Belvedere Gardens #7 in Tofield. 891 Sq. Ft. end unit, front & back door (patio), infloor heating & garage, 2 bedroom, full bathroom. Condo fee includes yard maintenance/water/gas. All appliances included (laundry room), one floor, no stairs, backs onto arena across the road. Asking $190,000. No renters. Pictures available through email. Contact Darlene Martin 780-910-3587, darmkjos@yahoo.ca.

SERVICES SERVICES Medical Taxi Service Personal Taxi Service to Edmonton and Back $175 •Absolutely NO Hidden Fees •Escort to Reception/Waiting Room •Pick up and Drop off at your door •Top Notch Service!

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Need to re-order: •Company Forms?

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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY

Where the best of Flagsta

General Construction / Contracting Funeral Services

Dental

Accountants / Taxes

KILLAM DENTURE CLINIC NEW LOCATION 5009 - 50 St., Killam (Same building as Killam Chiropractic Clinic)

5026 – 55 Street Street Killam, Alberta

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(780) 385-3738 Tom Borelli, DD is in on Tuesdays

Dr. Brian (780) 374-3833 J. Rudosky Daysland, Alberta Daysland Dental Clinic

Agriculture

Forestburg Professional Centre

Family Dentistry, Cosmetic, Crown, Bridge, Orthodontics & Implants

(780) 582-4134

Collin Rosiechuk

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Funeral Services

888-1184

Automotive & Supplies

COMRADES

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Phone: 780-384-3746

Cell: 780-385-5027

Automotive & Supplies

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4624-47 Street, Hardisty

780-385-2121 www.campbellmclennan.com

Dental

Killam, AB

385-2190

Construction •Renovations Big Knife• NewFlooring • Quality AB Workmanship Main Street Killam, TIM COLWELL DARREN CAFFYN

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JOE KNIEVEL CONTRACTING LTD.

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Box 8, Lougheed, AB. T0B 2V0

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& Area can be found!

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35+ years Experience!

& Truck Wash Funeral Services GeneralCar Construction / Contracting

Alliance Battle River Steam Municipal Services Frozen Line Thawing Jerry Mandel AOWMA Certified Septic Installer

PO Box 270, Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0 780-385-4600 jerrdel@telus.net

Municipal and Oilfield Services • Hydrovac and Excavation • Manhole Repairs • Water, Sewer Line Installation & Repairs • Sewer Flushing, Line Scoping, Roto Rooting • Private Septic Installations & Repairs • Drainage, Weeping Tile, Culvert Installations

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Murray Cholowsky 780-385-2106 / 780-385-1251

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WHY DO IT YOURSELF?

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∙ADDITIONS ∙DECKS Journeyman ∙ROOFING Chris Bell, Owner Carpenter ∙CONCRETE ∙WINDOWS ∙FRAMING cqwbelectrical@gmail.com ∙5” CONTINUOUS EAVESTROUGH Viking, AB Wiring • Lighting Renovations • New Upgrades ∙SIDING & MORE!

Quality work at reasonable rates 38-year+

780-385-4552 Construction Clayton Rauser

Ph: 780-385-5448

Install New Receptacles • Replace Old Receptacles

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Lisa Layden - Registered Hearing Aid Practitionerr M Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm.

Friday by appointment y p only.

Farnham m West Stolee e Kambeitz LLP Barristers & Solicitors Forestburg: Scott Farnham Phone (780) 582-3560 Thursdays 10:00 A.M. to Noon, Westland Insurance Group

Ph: 780-374-3748 | 5124-50 Street, Daysland

Oilfield, Water W & Vac Services

A Division Of C & B Hogg Trucking (2013) Ltd.

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Curtis Hogg

P.O. Box 345 wick Sedgew Alberta T0B 4C0 4

Phone (Cell) 780.385.3182 F ax: 780.384.3984

Camrose Office: (780) 679-044 44 Killam, Albe erta

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5014 - 50 St. (Main Street Killam m) 780-385-3670 CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATIONS

Margaret Weir Andreassen/ Kirk R. Laird/ Jessica Andreassen Kirk is at our Daysland office (Westview Agencies) Tuesdays from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Please call 780-672-3181 to pre-book appointmentss.

K & K Autobody Ltd.

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Specializing in

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Unreserved Acreage Sale for Willie Lesyk Sale Starts August 30th & Ends September 3rd, 2024 - St. Paul, AB Directions: From the Junction of Hwy #29 & Hwy 881 in St. Paul, AB, West on Hwy #29 to Rge Rd 72 (Approx. 22 Kms), North on Rge Rd 72 for Approx. 1 Kms. Blue Sign: 58022 RR 72

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S Skidoo Citation SS 1996 Skidoo Formula 3 1987 Yamaha Exiter 2 Skidoo Nordic Arctic Cat Prowler Skidoo 3400 Citation

M Suzuki 125 Honda XR70

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Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey & Hwy #16 East/Rge Rd 185, Alberta (403) 843-2747 Rimbey - (780) 208-2508 - Hwy #16 East/Rge Rd 185 Toll Free 1-855-783-0556 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net - Homepage: allenolsonauction.com

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Final medal count sees Canada finish with 27 overall including 9 gold Leslie Cholowsky Editor

With a medal count of 17 mid-week, and an estimated total of 21, Canadian athletes exceeded expectations during the final days of the 2024 Paris Olympics, coming away with 27 medals total.

This is Canada’s second largest in both gold medal count and total medals at a single Olympic Summer Games.

Camryn Rogers won a gold medal in the Women’s Hammer Throw, Canada’s firstever medallist in this event, and making Canada one of few countries to win gold in both the mens and women’s events.

Alysha Newman snagged a bronze for her women’s pole vault performance, also setting a new Canadian record, clearing 4.85m.

Canadian weightlifter Maude Charron won her second straight silver medal in Women’s 59kg weightlifting, lifting 106kg in the snatch lift, and 126kg in the clean and jerk, for a total of 236kg.

Skylar Park won Canada’s first Olympic medal in Taekwondo in 16 years, taking a bronze.

Canada picked up another bronze finish for Sloan Mackenzie and Katie Vincent in the Canoe/Kayak 500m sprint.

Team Canada, consisting of Aaron

Thank you to Kris & Melissa Oberg for purchasing my steer project.

Your continued support of me and our club is greatly appreciated.

David Ruzicka Iron Creek 4-H Beef Club

Thank you

Thank you to Grandma Janice Lindseth and General Valley Farms - Adam & Penny Foster for purchasing my first steer project. I am very grateful for your support.

Garrett Ruzicka Iron Creek 4-H Beef Club

Thank you

Brown, Jerome Blake, Brendon Rodney, and Andre De Grasse took gold in the Men’s 4x100m relay.

Two Canadian women won the silver medal in Beach Volleyball, Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson.

Katie Vincent won her second medal, taking gold in a photo finish in the Women’s 200m kayak/canoe sprint.

Marco Arop trimmed over a minute off his best time in the 800m to take second place and a silver medal, Canada’s first in this event since 1964. He was 0.01 off first place.

Canada’s final gold medal came in the Games’ newest category, “Breaking,”

where Phil Wizard (Philip Kim) won all three rounds. Breaking is an urban dance style that traces its origins to the Bronx in New York City during the mid-1970s.

Over the decades, it has evolved into a global art form that requires great athleticism.

Kim not only won Canada’s first gold, but the first gold ever in this new Olympic sport.

Medallists Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg represented the Canadian team during the closing ceremonies, a spectacular event that saw the Olympic flag pass, thanks to a showy performance by Tom Cruise, from Paris to Los Angeles.

Thank you to Iron Creek Vet Hospital for purchasing my steer project and supporting our Flagstaff District Show & Sale.

Dayna Ruzicka Iron Creek 4-H Beef Club

Thank you

Thank you to Maxim Automotive for purchasing my steer project. We appreciate your ongoing support towards the 4-H in our community.

Sara-Jane Ruzicka Iron Creek 4-H Beef Club

Thank you

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Daysland citizens and groups raise thousands for Jasper Red Cross relief Celeste Ewan Daysland & Area E. daysland.ab.news@gmail.com

Daysland Library is hiding rubber ducks this week at Daysland’s local parks for the youngsters to seek!

There are 140 ducks that are spread across all three parks in which kids can hand in for a treat!

Each park is designated

to a particular age group.

To find out more information check online or give them a call.

Also this week is the Local church’s Vacation Bible School, they had the church decorated to the nines with their bright colors and a scuba themed week! It was a busy week for the local youngsters.

A huge thank you was given to Daysland for coming together on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and raising a whopping $1,087 at the

Jasper Wildfire Fundraiser that took place during the town barbeque in the park!

They savoured a delicious barbeque meal complete with pie and coffee surrounded by amazing company.

A special shout out to the Daysland Business Association, United Church Women, and the Daysland/Rosalind United Church for your tremendous support. All proceeds are being do-

nated to the Red Cross, with the Provincial and Federal Government matching, amplifying our total impact to three times as much, totaling $3,261!

Many thanks were given for the generosity and community spirit.

Parker Scobey, our very own local hockey talent, has officially signed a oneyear contract with the Lac La Biche Lakers for the upcoming Junior A hockey season.

Parker has been a stand-

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season.

As Parker takes this next step in his hockey career, our community stands behind him with immense pride and support.

We wish Parker Scobey the best of luck with the Lac La Biche Lakers and look forward to watching him excel on the ice.

Many thanks to those who contribute to our little column and share news and triumphs that a small community can boast and be proud of.

Start planning your golf season at these incredible courses within our region!

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out player in our community, known for his exceptional skills on the ice, dedication to the sport, and his unwavering commitment to teamwork.

His journey from local leagues to signing with another Junior A team is a testament to his hard work and passion for hockey.

The Lac La Biche Lakers are eager to welcome Parker to their team, anticipating that his talents will contribute greatly to their success in the upcoming

Mandatoryy tee times call to book 780-384-3670

Hardisty's Lakeview Golf Course Men's Night - Wednesday Ladies Night -Thursday

Glow Golf - Aug 17 4 person best ball 780-888-2288 Kitchen is open! Order ahead!

Seasonal camping available!

Viking Golf Club invites it you tto golf lf our iimmaculate l t ffairways i and lush greens at a great rate.

We also boast a full-service RV Park.

Mon to Thur - 1/2 Price Golf until 2pm Men’s Night - Thursday Ladies Night - every other Tuesday •Oilmen’s Charity Golf Tournament - Aug 29

Full Menu Kitchen is Open!

Call 780-856-2066 to book a Tee Time!

› Men’s Night Tuesdays › Ladies Night Wednesdays 2 for 1 Thursdays • Skins Sundays •Junior Open Aug 21 •Viking Cup Aug 24 •Sand Baggers Sept 21 •Iron Man Oct 5

Book your tee time!

Enjoy our fully licenced clubhouse & THE BEST Chinese Food!

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CoalCreek Golf Resort Public Golf Facility

Mon - Tues - Wed. Special

18 holes & cart ONLY $62 Thursdays - Beaver & Camrose County residents play for $62 Rates not valid on holidays www.camrose.ca/golf

780-663-2473 or www.coalcreek.ca

Tuesday 2 for 1 and 8 and under golf for free with an adult Season RV Sites Available – See website for directions

Location: 20340 Twp Rd 494A miquelonhillsgolf.com Camrose County

Phone 780-662-2499