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Local MLA Jackie Lovely hears about local issues from Viking Council Patricia Harcourt Editor

Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely visited Viking Council Aug. 19 to officially introduce herself and learn about local issues from the councillors' perspectives.

Lovely began by saying that municipal grant funding would be provided municipalities in advance of the fall budget as announced by Minister of Municipal Affairs Kaycee Madu.

Lovely stated she wishes to get to know the community and invited herself to local events "because of the great food here." Lovely attended the parade and other celebrations mid-June with Viking in the Streets and the Cloverlodge Stampede.

"I want to make sure that we get attention out here," she said.

Councillor Dana Ewashko told her about the need for the paving of the rest of S.H. 870, which right now heads south from Highway 16 as a paved road but then becomes a grid. "Having a paved road that lands in the gravel is stupid," he told her. "We have a good hospital in town and that attracts people from all over to work here."

Ewashko expressed hope the paving of that part of the 870 was on the "to do" list at last, but Lovely did say there is competition with "a lot bridges in the province needing work," too.

The inevitable train issues were also brought up as this issue, although important locally, would be a new one for the new MLA. Councillor Debbie O'Toole-Balaban expressed her concern seeing a woman taking the wrong turn and going the wrong way into town. If an accident had occurred, she said, there are too many long trains going through that impede emergency vehicles from getting to and from the hospital.

"Oil by rail is a terrible solution," agreed Lovely, which create "trains that are miles and miles long."

Mayor Jason Ritchie agreed, noting that there are many times these long trains back up traffic. "It's an accident waiting to happen when turning left," he said, off Highway 14 onto Highway 36 north.

Ewashko, who spearheaded the committee to end the train whistles within town boundaries, said CN Rail is "unfair" for trying to make communities want-

Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely poses with Viking Council following a visit Aug. 19. In the back row, from left: Mayor Jason Ritchie, and councillors Laurel Weisgerber, Dana Ewashko, Judy Acres, and Clint Nearing. In the front row, from left: MLA Lovely, and councillors Debbie O'Toole-Balaban, and Gary Hafso. Lovely said she will return after December 2019 once her government has passed all of Premier Jason Kenney's pieces PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTO of legislation, expected to be almost 30 in number. ing to end whistles pay for safety assessments CN wants done as part of the process.

"Viking is the first town in Alberta to get the train horns stopped," he said, without paying for an assessment.

"Your success is the topic of discussion with all the communities around here," Lovely told Ewashko.

Ewashko said he has almost completed working with the Village of Ryley regarding horn cessation, and the Village of Holden has stated council there plans to hire him for the same purpose.

Ewashko expressed his feelings about CN Rail, stating that he used to time stationery trains from his office on Viking's main street that sat for up to 35 minutes on the tracks nearby.

"They are not allowed to be stationery for more than five minutes," he said. "CN does not operate by the rules‌The more people I can get on my side, the better."

CAO Don McLeod told Lovely about a GST audit done on Peace River where that municipality was told to pay the province $603,000 for their intermunicipal cost sharing agreements. The auditor had determined that these agreements were subject to the Federal Goods and Services Tax, or GST. "It's extremely concerning," said McLeod. "Yes, we get that our GST comes back." But "it makes no sense at all," he said, having one auditor make this determination. The RMA, AUMA, and municipalities need to communicate their dissatisfaction with this and "the unfairness of it."

Ewashko also brought up concerns about

Secondary 619. "Why should a small town be saddled with the cost of paving that mile of 619," running through Viking. He explained that the water and sewer lines under the highway street had to be replaced. The work was halted when hydrocarbon seepage was detected at the west end of the street abutting Highway 36. Soil had to be dug out and replaced before work to continue at a cost of $750,000.

Ewashko questioned Lovely as to why a city like Calgary is able to receive $4 million to clean up a contaminated site but a small town like Viking must pay for the cleanup on its own. He also said the re-paving of the 619 was not adequate that fall so it had to be redone the following year.

Speaking of that situation, he said: "All this money (was) tied up because we (couldn't) get the money back until everything (was) perfect," he said. "We couldn't even meet payroll."

With that tight financial situation now behind them, Ewashko still had questions as to why the financial burden rested with Viking in the first place.

"That's Alberta government (responsibility), that's not ours," he said.

Councillor Laurel Weisgerber's concerns centred around adequate funding for schools in small rural communities. "We're just not getting the funding to these rural communities," she said. "It's hard to get young families to stay.

"It's terrifying," she added, worried about what kind of education students will get in smaller rural See LOVELY P2

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Councillor Nearing gets letter of reprimand, asks why committees from which he was removed don't have replacements Patricia Harcourt Editor

Viking Council passed an official letter of reprimand at the Aug. 19 regular meeting. The letter was directed to Councillor Clint Nearing for failing to apologize for a website posting he made on a local social media site.

The letter of reprimand was to be sent to Nearing, as well as published in the Weekly Review and placed on the town's website.

At an earlier meeting, Nearing had been stripped of his committee appointments as council's reaction for his failure to submit the letter of apology to council.

Then at the Aug. 19 meeting, Councillor Nearing wanted to know why none of the committee seats left vacant by his removal were being filled with alternate councillors. But council expressed its intention

not to fill the vacancies.

Nearing asked, "Who is handling the vacant positions," adding that, "there are meetings coming up that should be attended." These included boards of Beaver County Victim Services, Beaver Foundation, local library board and Northern Lights Library System (NLLS).

As an apparent form of pressure on the censured councillor, the letter of reprimand states clearly that council has no intention of putting other councillors in the place of Nearing on those seats representing the town.

The letter states: "Given the number of committees that other Councillors sit on, there will not be an alternative appointee sent to the meetings on your behalf. This is a serious detriment to the taxpayers of Viking as you are an elected official appointed to participate and represent the taxpayers. It would be appreciated if this matter can be resolved sooner

rather than later to avoid any additional costs or detriment."

"They're not important enough to fill?" Nearing asked, to which Ritchie replied: "Our tables are full."

"Then why did you remove me?" Nearing countered, and Ritchie said: "It was done as per code."

The Code of Conduct was the bylaw used by council to remove Nearing from his committee appointments for not writing a letter of "sincere apology" for his comments on the "Viking Rant and Rave" website.

A complainant, who is to remain anonymous through agreement with council, registered a complaint and, when Nearing failed to apologize, council stripped him of his committee posts.

Councillor Judy Acres asked to review the letter before she made the motion to approve it. All councillors voted in favour except for Nearing who abstained.

Letter of reprimand to Clr. Nearing from Town of Viking Councillor Clint Nearing: This letter of reprimand is a written expression of Council's disapproval of your actions, including your personal Facebook post, lack of response to the complaint in question, and failure to follow through with issuing an apology for Council's approval by 4 p.m. on July 19, 2019. It was Council's expectation it would receive an appropriate letter of apology by that date and that no additional incidents of misconduct will occur in the future.

As result of Council's review of the complaint and hearing from you, Council concluded the following sections of the Council Code of Conduct have been contravened: 4.1 To act honestly and in good faith at all times, 4.3 To respect all opinions of other councillors, 4.4 To publicly express personal opinions in such a manner that maintains respect for Council, other Councillors and any decisions made by Councillor a Council Committee, 4.5 To ensure that any public statements are clearly stated to reflect the personal opinion of the

Councillor, not the opinion or position of Council as a whole, unless given express, authorization by Council to represent Council's position on an issue, 4.11 To act with professionalism, and respect when interacting with other members of Council, administration, members of the public and other government officials, 4.25 Adhere to the code of conduct, 5.3.5 Councillors will treat all people with professionalism, courtesy and respect, 5.3.6 Councillors will treat all people in good faith and without bail and shall not discriminate against any person.

Council would also like to understand and appreciate the amount of time the majority of Council has spent trying to answer to this situation with public complaints, including holding two special meetings, as well as the cost of holding a special meeting and having to use the Town's lawyer at the expense of the taxpayers.

The Municipal Government Act of Alberta specifically states that all councils are required to have a Code of Conduct Bylaw and adhere to it. In the best

FCSS collecting school supplies for upcoming year families needing help with supplies urged to contact local offices Patricia Harcourt Editor

With a hint of fall already in the air, Viking/Beaver FCSS is currently collecting school supplies for students returning to class after Labour Day weekend on Sept. 3.

Getting ready for a new school year means many families have to fork out financially to get the supplies needed to start in September.

And, as the school year approaches, any family that finds itself in need of help getting school supplies for their children is urged to get in touch with FCSS in either Viking or Holden.

"We are starting to collect items for the Tools for School campaign until the end of August," said Kaitlin Romaniuk, Viking FCSS Community Programmer, in an Aug. 6 release.

Donations can be dropped off at both Viking/Beaver FCSS offices in Viking and Holden.

Plus, in Viking at ATB Financial, Viking Pharmacy, and Vision Credit Union.

FCSS Director Dawn Chrystian said that "any sort

of school supplies are welcome," including backpacks, lunch kits, glue, scissors, notebooks, paper, pencils, crayons, felt pens, and regular pens.

"Thank you to everyone who has donated and will be donating," said Chrystian. "And those needing school supplies can contact FCSS at 780-336-4024 in Viking and 780-688-3928 in Holden."

interests of the public, Council does not intend to stray from strictly adhering to the Council Code of Conduct.

As per the motions made at the special meeting on July 29, 2019, Council unanimously decided that until such a time as we have received a sincere letter of apology and explanation of the Facebook Post, you are suspended from participating on any committees or boards to which you have been appointed.

Given the number of committees that other Councillors sit on, there will not be an alternative appointee sent to the meetings on your behalf.

This is a serious detriment to the taxpayers of Viking as you are an elected official appointed to participate and represent the taxpayers. It would be appreciated if this matter can be resolved sooner rather than later to avoid any additional costs or detriment.

Regards, Jason Ritchie, BBA, ICDD Mayor, Town of Viking **As per Town of Viking Council

Jackie Lovely visits council Continued from Front

classrooms.

"It's a huge issue," she said, when there is one teacher per classroom, in dealing with behavioural and other issues.

Lovely replied that one of her first meetings was with the Battle River School Divison's Board of Trustees.

"They have cost problems," she said, noting that a new roof must now be built due to a recent fire at Sedgewick's public school.

"Their concern is having enough money," she said, but funding won't be known until the new United Conservative government has their first budget this fall.

"It's terrifying for parents in a small town," said Weisgerber, who is looking for options. But one option that parents can't do is "band together and hire a teacher to help make the school better. Why not?" she asked.

"I'm happy to work for all of you and I'm happy to be back again," said Lovely, adding she will be busy from September to December helping her government pass up to 28 pieces of legislation.

She promised to come back after this work is completed.

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Lost quilt returned to Irma Wendy Holt A beautiful, hand-stitched, kingsize quilt that was taken from the Irma Fair exhibits in the late hours of August 2 or early hours of August 3 has been returned anonymously to the owners through Canada Post.

The Irma Agricultural Society which hosts the fair each summer in conjunction with Irma Days noticed the quilt was missing after lunch time on August 3. The Wainwright RCMP detachment was notified and two Facebook posts were made and shared hundreds of times across North America.

This quilt was handmade by Mrs. Aletha Tomlinson for her grandson Shane and his wife Jenn for their wedding this past February. They agreed that Mrs. Tomlinson should enter the prize-winning quilt in the

Irma Fair.

On Monday, August 19, Jenn was at the Irma Post Office and received notification that there was a parcel addressed to Shane at General Delivery, Irma.

The box had been mailed at Red Deer and inside was a brief apology note; apparently the individual had been cold. It is believed that the owners' names were mentioned in comments on the Facebook posts so the individual(s) knew who to return it to.

It is good to know that the "borrower" chose to do the right thing and return it.

The Irma Agricultural Society appreciates all the concern from everyone. Thankfully, the mystery has a happy ending and the sentimental wedding present has been returned to the rightful owners.

Shane and Jenn Tomlinson hold up the prize winning quilt made by Shane's grandmother Aletha Tomlinson that was returned in the mail after being stolen from the fair held during Irma Days celebrations this year.

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Faster internet Common Sense a game-changer Last week here at The Weekly Review, we made the decision to sign up for the Town of Viking’s new super high speed internet service.

Boasting both download and upload speeds of (up to) 50 Mbps, it certainly did not disappoint once we got it installed. I did a Speed Test on Monday, and both the download and upload speeds overdelivered - in the 60-70 Mbps range. “City speeds” if you will.

Don’t know what I’m talking about?

Well, here in Killam, I have the Telus 15 package, the best available with the current infrastructure. It boasts download speeds of (up to) 15 Mbps (usually around 13.5) and upload speeds of 1 Mbps (usually around 0.8).

So, to put that in really plain terms: I can now upload a file over 50 times faster in Viking than I can in Killam.

But can’t I just wait the extra few seconds/minutes, you might ask? See, there’s a problem with that thinking. Sure, I can. But as our society becomes more reliant on internet services, our infrastructure needs to keep up.

What may have seemed trivial 15 years ago, could literally now determine whether or not someone chooses to move their business, or their family, to a certain municipality.

Take what we do - already very media reliant and heavy on graphics. We can wait a couple minutes for our big visual files to upload to an email or server. But, what if we wanted to start producing more videos? What if every file we produced went to a cloud backup? In Killam, we’d be talking 30 minute upload times or more and constant office disruptions (large uploads can affect the speeds of other users on a network). In Viking, those files would take a fraction of the time. It’s that big of a difference.

A standard TV and streaming device comes in 4K picture quality nowadays. I can tell you, 4K is hard to stream sometimes when your download speed is only 15 Mbps and below in a shared household.

Imagine telling a teen they can’t use the internet right now because you’re streaming the new season of GLOW. Catch my drift?

This isn’t targetted at any specific municipality, but serves as a general reminder that modern internet is an important part of remaining attractive to would-be investors and families. Waiting for a telecommunications company to come along and upgrade for free is a great way to get left in the dust.

Hats off to Viking for their forward-thinking.

ERIC ANDERSON

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Senior Friendly is a program of Alberta Council on Aging aimed at making civic and, hopefully, all other public use buildings more accessible to handicapped persons regardless of age. I was drawn into the support of Alberta Council on Aging in part because of that incredible senior friendly program that has spread across this country as the benefits have become known and the provisions called for by the program have been enhanced.

One of the common sense provisions of the program is, of course, accessibility, which requires wheelchair access to public buildings. Not being able to meet that requirement in the former town office, the Viking town council relocated to the Carena, which has ground floor access. That decision was fine and they seem to function fine in that facility; however, there is still a problem with the senior friendly aspect of the main front door. As I discovered today when I found an elderly gentleman in his wheelchair, with the sun beating down on him, while the automated outer door system was non-functioning.

Of course, I let the senior in and reported the lack of power to the

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Common sense would dictate that this is a very important part of being "senior friendly," and it is hard to believe that the senior I helped into the building this morning had come from the far side of town to get his full dose of sunshine today.

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Word on the Street: complaint of fraud by past employee On August 12, police received a report of found property at a rural location west of Viking. Police attended the location and removed the property and are attempting to locate the owner.

Later that morning, police received a complaint of theft from an oilfield site south of Viking. The complainant advised that sometime over the past week, thieves had stolen copper wire and caused damage in doing so. Police have no suspects at this time.

That same day, police were advised of a dispute between neighbours in Bruce. Police mediated the situation with no charges being laid.

That afternoon, police

received a report of a collision on 51 Avenue in Viking involving three vehicles. A westbound truck pulling a trailer with a swather on it moved to the right to allow room for an oncoming semi when the swather struck a parked vehicle, pushing it into the vehicle parked in front of it. Both parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time of the collision and no injuries were incurred during this incident.

That same day, police received a complaint of a break and enter at the Viking Golf Course.

Police were advised two sheds had been entered and a golf cart containing a set of clubs had been stolen. This matter is still

Open Mile race fundraiser in Irma Wendy Holt The Irma community came out in full force to cheer on Bill Oracheski and Darin Holt in the fun Open Mile race on Saturday evening. The barbeque, sponsored by Irma Co-op, Pepsi, and Jesse and Krista Gulbraa was well attended.

Donations collected are designated to help the family of Alexis FordFortier, who is undergoing leukemia treatments in Edmonton.

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On August 13, police received a complaint of a break and enter at rural residence east of Viking. The homeowner had been away for a few days and when she returned she found her door open and her phone laying outside on the ground.

Nothing appeared to be missing.

Police have no suspects at this time.

That evening, police received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle on Range Road 132. Police were unable to contact the owner so the vehicle was towed.

On August 14, police received a report of a male in a wheelchair travelling along the shoulder of Highway 36. The caller was concerned for his safety. Police made a patrol and located the person in question. He advised he was training for a cross country awareness ride. Police gave him safety tips and advised him to wear reflective clothing if he was going to be out after dark.

Later that day, police

received a request for assistance in obtaining personal belongings from a residence in Viking. Police spoke with all involved parties and advised them to contact police when the belongings were to be retrieved and they would attend to keep the peace.

On August 15, police received a complaint that a fraud that had been committed by a past employee. This matter is still under investigation.

That afternoon, a citizen attended the detachment with a letter he had received from a utility company stating he owed $200 for enrolling with them. The complainant advised he is not a customer of this company and had never signed up for anything with them.

He was following up with the company and it is unclear at this time if the matter was an actual fraud or simply a mistake on the company’s part.

On August 16, police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 14. Police made patrols but were

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On August 17, police received a complaint of a break and enter into a storage facility at a business in Viking. This matter is still under investigation.

That night, police received a complaint of an erratic driver eastbound on Secondary 619. Police were not in a position to intercept the vehicle and advised Wainwright RCMP for their follow up.

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Cattle Call presented at Viking Library courtesy of Art Gallery of Alberta Patricia Harcourt Editor

The Art Gallery of Alberta presented another artistic display from its Travelling Exhibition Program at the Viking Municipal Library entitled "Cattle Call."

The exhibition ran from July 25 to Aug. 21 and focused "on cattle as they have been expressed by artists throughout Alberta. The works in this exhibition portray 'the cow' both as an essential feature of Alberta's economy and, also as a cherished companion," states the gallery in its introduction.

The Travelling Exhibition Program, funded by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, is designed to bring the patron closer to Alberta's artists and collections. The exhibition, previously held at the Viking library, was a collection of

"Life on Earthenware" by Medicine Hat artist Annette ten Cate, featuring sculpted humorous and endearing animal figures engaged in 'human' activities.

Since many began their lives "intimately connected to the land and the agricultural industry in some way," states the program's statement from its curator Shane Golby, in Alberta this industry is part of the province's economic, political, and social history.

There are many examples of agricultural portrayals of farm life and people through various

artistic mediums. But, "…a handful of artists in the province have paid homage to the 'silent players' in this pursuit," the animals including "the humble cow."

The curator states: "Because of their economic importance cattle have played vital cultural roles throughout human history and their significance has been reflected in the visual arts since their domestication over 10,000 years ago."

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Reeve wants end Committee discusses various topics to pre-existing conditions and modified work clauses in Bill 6 Patricia Harcourt

Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Reeve Jim Kallal wants to send a letter to the Minister of Agriculture Bill Dreeshen regarding the United Conservative government's intent to kill and replace Bill 6, a farm safety act passed by the previous NDP government.

"Farmers should not be held responsible," said Kallal, under the WCB if an employee has a preexisting condition prior to starting work. Kallal also dislikes the part of the bill that states modified work must be found for an employee after an accident. "If a driver can't drive, where do you put him?" he asked.

"I think we could smooth out some of the legislation," he said, adding he spoke to Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely during a recent meeting in Camrose with local farmers and ranchers about the bill.

Dreeshen attended that meeting July 25 as part of a consultation process around the province to gather information about farm and ranch safety and workplace legislation.

Dreeshen plans to scrap Bill 6 and replace it with his government's own safety legislation. He said at the time of the Camrose meeting that Bill 6 promoted "red tape" and his government would "restore balance, fairness, and common sense to the regulation of Alberta's agriculture sector."

Kallal said the Camrose meeting was well attended, calling Dreeshen "a breath of fresh air…And he's on top of Bill 6."

Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) did not attend the meeting, but has talked to farmers who employ workers on their operations. He believes the answer is not to throw out Bill 6 in its entirety but to remove the pre-existing condition part of the bill.

"They're satisfied with Bill 6 except for the irritant of pre-existing conditions. If that were removed they would be okay with it," said Bruce.

Administration will be contacting the minister and local MLAs to invite them to come and speak to council.

At the Aug. 7 Beaver County Committee of the Whole meeting, Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) included the issue of phragmites brought into the area on CN Rail railways and ties.

Hrabec referred to a clean up order and asked if CN “held up their portion of the agreement.”

Agriculture Fieldman Aimee Boese said that CN has cut down the plant but is waiting until the end of September to do the required spraying in conjunction with other such work the company is doing in the area.

Phragmites Australis is an invasive reed called the common reed that is becoming a problem in North America for taking over ecosystems in wetland areas.

They can grow to six feet in height and this particular invasive species originated in Europe before spreading out from the east coast.

Twp. Rd. 462 Rail Crossing In July, Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) expressed safety concerns for large agricultural traffic turning south onto Hwy. 14 from R.R. 105 and then west onto Twp. 462.

“Those corners are just dangerous,” he said, wondering about building a service road from Twp. 462 to R.R. 105, between the highway and the tracks, similar to the service road at Tofield.

Pederson noted that, since CN plans to operate a two mile train, the company wants two miles of track with no crossings.

“Those corners are so sharp,” he said. “The biggest concern is the agricultural equipment on the highway.”

Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce said Pederson took some of the councillors on a tour of the area in question, and “did a good job.”

“Rail crossings need to accommodate the size of the farm machinery of today,” he said, for which the railway company should have included in its planning.

Pederson agreed, stating that “air seeders are too high to cross,” while CN wants two mile trains. A service road would not be perfect but would be better than other more expensive options.

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) said he supported getting in touch with Alberta Transportation regarding the feasibility of building a service road that could be a machinery trail with a safe approach.

Safety and accessibility are the issues, he said.

“You hear all the time it’s all about safety but that’s an accident waiting to happen,” said Kallal.

Pederson agreed, stating that the section of highway has slow moving farm machinery that have to use the highway backing up the traffic behind.

Vehicles caught behind them are tempted to try and pass when it isn’t safe to do so.

Roadside Spraying Program In the spring, agriculture and public works departments were given direction from council to develop a road shoulder herbicide spraying program.

In his report to the committee, Dan Blackie stated: “The intent of the program being to control vegetation along road shoulders, improving Public Works’ ability to maintain gravel road shoulders, eliminating eavestroughing while reclaiming road width.”

About 71 miles were sprayed during the week of June 3-10 as recommended by grader operators.

Blackie said the rain and lack of heat make it difficult to tell in early August if the spraying is working. But, “so far it has been a success,” he said.

“Overall it went rather well,” he said, speaking to the committee, noting the issue is with the weather and the rain.

“The grader operators are lucky to get the main roads done before it rains again.”

Barry Bruce (Division 4) inquired about the cost differential between spraying and mowing, but Blackie wasn’t able to provide those figures immediately.

“The purpose of spraying is to kill everything (vegetation) so we can reclaim the road,” he said, after Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook wondered if both methods “serve a similar objective.”

CAO Bob Beck explained that the spraying method is to kill grass on top of the road. But that is not the same objective for ditches where mowing cuts the grass while spraying would kill all the grass and other plants.

“I’m totally sold on that, it’s wonderful,” said Bruce, after touring two roads that have been sprayed, calling them “beautiful.”

“It’s another good tool,” replied Blackie.

Intersection Hazard Needs Signs Councillor Pederson brought another safety concern to the committee for discussion, regarding the intersection of Twp. Rd. 482 and Rge. Rd. 132.

Pederson suggested putting signs at the intersection “to mitigate liability for the county.” But he added that the county road is not at fault blaming “driver error” instead.

The consensus was to have yield signs and keep the speed limit to 60 km/hr.

Strathcona/Beaver County IDP Project Development Officer Jessica Lui reported on the Strathcona/Beaver Intermunicipal Development Plan being prepared to deal with the common boundary between the two jurisdictions.

This is mandated by the Municipal Government Act and is done cooperatively between the two municipal governments.

“An IDP is a beneficial tool to ensure future development concepts and land use policies for areas of mutual interest are coordinated between the two municipalities,” states Lui, which establish processes that can reduce land use conflicts.

The IDP area is a half mile radius on each side of the boundary lines for the two counties.

Stakeholders will be consulted and Lui said a joint open house is expected to take place on Oct. 23. The process is expected to be completed with a bylaw passed by March 31, 2010.

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Priority-based budgets are to put council "in the driver's seat" targetting programs, not departments Patricia Harcourt Councillors appeared to favour a new priority based way of budgeting presented for consideration at the committee of the whole meeting Aug. 7.

But they were not so taken with enhanced financial reporting options also presented to them.

"The decline in (the county's) assessment base is creating huge challenges and staff is working to maximum capacity," said Assistant CAO, calling this "a good time to do it," referencing a change to priority based budgeting.

The current budgeting method is incremental in nature, said Jones, in her report. "Administration presents a base budget for each department that maintains the status quo for the existing levels of service and then makes adjustments of council's direction based on several factors."

She described priority based budgeting (PBB) as "a strategic approach" that "assists elected officials to explain the rationale for decisions that are made and the criteria by which priorities are evaluated."

It puts council "in the driver's seat," by establishing priorities based on programs and not departments such as public works, or agriculture, or any other county department, and setting the strategic vision.

PBB helps staff assist council with its decisions by taking "their lead from council's strategic vision and build programs that support council's established priorities.

"Staff will develop budgets that align with the priorities and can identify opportunities for council to re-allocate resources in accordance with ranked priorities," Jones stated.

But Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce wondered about the ranking of programs based on factors such as looking at the percentage that is served by a program in the community or organization. Other factors would be what reliance there is on the community for the program, any change in demand for the program, cost recovery ability, and if the program is mandated or discre-

tionary in nature.

Bruce said his concern was that "priorities would go to the largest number of people and what they want." Bruce said he wants roads attended to in his lesser populated division, not just the west end which has more population.

CAO Bob Beck told councillors that under this process, "everything is under review, everything is a program."

Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook, whose division is in the west end, agreed with the new budgeting manner. "It's the way of the future, let's get started."

Jones added that under the new financial reality, "we can't be all things to all people." PBB means "doing some things really well," that are targeted by council, while "others will have to wait."

In terms of better transparency, this system allows a "better explanation for the public."

However, councillors did not desire enhanced financial reporting that would increase the levels of information provided and more frequently.

"Since the (municipal) election of the current council, there have been requests from individual councillors that financial information presented to council should be enhanced," stated Chief Financial Officer Ed Bujnowicz, in his report.

"I'm satisfied with what we get in the council package," said Reeve Kallal. Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) stated he was "satisfied with what we get," adding: "I don't think we need a quarterly report."

"I'm happy," said Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1), noting that monthly financial reports are always presented year-to-date, "so if you get them every month you will know…" However, Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said he liked Bujnowicz's reports on the subject that were presented to the committee, that make comparisons to the previous year.

He also liked the quarterly report by one of the sample municipalities, calling it "good communication for the public to show where the county is at…I do like the way it's presented."

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AEP holds county responsible for illegal berm Patricia Harcourt The county is being held responsible for an illegal berm built by some unknown party, and Alberta Environmental Protection (AEP) issued a letter of non-compliance as a contravention to the Water Act. And county councillors at a committee of the whole meeting Aug. 7, were not impressed by the province's going after the county, heading in the direction of getting the local MLA to advocate on the county's behalf.

The berm was built on a county reserve lot in Lot R3; Plan 752 1228 in NE 32-50-20-W4 without the county's knowledge or consent, states planning and development officer Jessica Lui, in her report to the committee of the whole Aug. 7.

"The county did not construct the berm and does not have evidence or know the person(s) who built the unauthorized crossing," stated Lui. "Because the berm is located on county property, AEP holds the county responsible for rectifying the situation."

AEP wants the county to submit a compliance wetland report and do remediation to either remove the berm or keep the berm in place

under certain AEP conditions.

The report and other work that would be done by a consultant was estimated to cost over $35,000, including wetland assessment, wetland report, and restoration plan. This does not include the cost of hiring a contractor to do the actual work.

The extended deadline for getting an assessment into AEP is the end of August. The letter of noncompliance cannot be appealed but an enforcement order which could follow if the county fails to meet that deadline can be appealed.

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) called this a "red tape" issue and suggested getting the local MLA involved.

"They're too lazy to go after the real culprits," said Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4), "so they go after Beaver County instead of dealing with it (another way)."

The county "should ignore it and let them (AEP) take us to court," he said.

Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1) agreed with the red tape remark but did not think the issue should be ignored.

Smook felt the issue should be advocated to the province through the MLA. He added that the person now living at the location was

not responsible having just moved there last year.

Lui agreed, stating the berm has been in existence for about five years. Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) also disagreed with the attempt to make the county responsible.

"Why do an environmental report on it?" he asked. "Why not just fix it." He added: "It's just extortion," referring to the deadline.

Lui replied that because the berm is in violation of the Water Act, "it has to be investigated."

Hrabec said the county, which notified the province when the berm was discovered, is now being penalized for reporting it. "Now we're having to pay $60,000 to fix it."

"What kind of message is being sent," asked Bruce. "People build a berm or do illegal drainageâ&#x20AC;ŚWe should track them down and give them the bill. Pussyfooting around is just silly."

Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) said the county should contact local Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely, Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin MLA Rick Wilson, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen, and Environment Minister Jason Nixon on this file.

Disposal of Surplus Goods and Equipment

Disposal of Surplus Goods and Equipment Beaver County is (retiring) disposing of surplus goods and equipment via Government Surplus Online Auction. The auction will be managed by GovDeals and will go live August 6, 2019. All bidding and purchases follow the regulations of GovDeals.

Various items such as mowers, overhead door openers, plows, dozer blades, brush rake, trucks etc. For more details please visit https://www.govdeals.com/beavercountyab For more information please call the Beaver County Service Centre at 780-663-3730.

Back to School Going back to school after a lengthy summer break can be a time of excitement, anxiety and even a bit of sadness for students of all ages.

The new school year is full of many unknowns that can feel a little scary at first.

Saying goodbye to a summer of relaxation and fun isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly something most kids, even many college kids, look forward to. A new semester means fresh new books, new teachers, new learning goals and friends.

Beaver County Council and Staff would like to take this opportunity to say good luck, may it be all you hope it will be, wishing you all much success in the new school year!

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Range Road 124 from Township Road 463 - 470 Construction

The following Development Application has been APPROVED (except where otherwise noted) by the Development Officer under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No. 98-801, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

This portion of road will be receiving treatment of a soil stabilizer called Gravelock that will: • Increases density/bearing capacity • Help eliminate the absorption of water • Reduces dust on unpaved roads During this time, portions of the roads may be closed to allow crews to work safely; however, access for local landowners will be maintained during construction. Delays are to be expected. We encourage patrons to take alternate routes until the projects are complete. The entire stretch will not be closed at once, we will begin on the north end at Highway 26 and work our way south.

There are potential hazards to the public and vehicles during the construction process. This can include heavy machinery, dust or mud, and road materials such as gravel, asphalt coatings and rock chips. After the roads are stabilized, a coat of chip seal will be applied that can make your vehicle dirty.

This schedule is weather dependent.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during construction.

If you have any questions, please call the Beaver County Service Centre at 780-663-3730.

APPEAL DEADLINE: Sep 4, 2019 Application No. 020020-19-D0043 Applicant: Ian Hancock (E Construction Ltd.) Location: NW 8-46-11-W4 Development: Natural Resource Extraction of Gravel and Construction of Access Road Any person wishing to appeal a decision may do so by serving written notice on the prescribed form (stating reasons for the appeal) and submitting the applicable fee of $200.00 to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at the following address.

The notice of appeal must be submitted before 4:30 pm on the appeal deadline date shown above, or be postmarked by the appeal deadline date. The prescribed form is available at www.beaver.ab.ca or at the County office.

Further information regarding the above decision(s) may be obtained from the County Office, Ryley, Alberta.

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2019 Construction Schedule Schedule is subject to change depending on the weather. **ECD – Es mated Comple on Date TBD – To Be Determined

Producer at Large (PAL) Members

Beaver County Agricultural Service Board Producer at Large (PAL) Members Beaver County’s Agricultural Service Board (ASB) is an established Committee of Council that advises on the development of agricultural policies and programs that promote, enhance, and protect viable sustainable agriculture in the County.

Council is currently seeking to fill Producer at Large positions (2) on the ASB for a three year term. There are approximately 4-6 meetings per year along with various other events.

Applicants must be familiar with current agricultural practices and trends, such as value added, that affect producers in Beaver County as well as provide direction on policies consistent with the Agricultural Service Board Act. Orientation will be provided for applicants to discuss position responsibilities and the role of the ASB within Alberta.

To complete a short application form or receive further information, please contact Aimee Boese at 780-663-3730 or log onto www.beaver.ab.ca.

Applications must be received at the Beaver County Service Centre no later than 12 pm (Noon) on August 23, 2019.

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Battle River Watershed Alliance two-day tour explores energy options Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Battle River Watershed Alliance (BRWA) recently won an Emerald Award, the Shared Footprints Award, for their Finding Common Ground project.

That project had three parts, a three-day bike tour, a documentary, and a series of community conversations highlighting the project, a look at energy and how it relates to life in the Battle River watershed.

This year, the BRWA will be hosting a new two-day bus tour, and they are hoping that it will draw the interest of individuals or groups interested in becoming ‘energy ambassadors,’ willing to share the information throughout the region.

Nathalie Stanley Olson is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for BRWA. She says the tour will take place Oct. 23-24, and will feature tours of energy sites, like the Paintearth Mine, and ATCO Battle River

Generating Station, the Halkirk Wind Farm, and this year will include a tour at Enbridge, as well as a biofuel generator and solar array.

There will be a keynote speaker that evening, Chris Turner, Calgary author of “The Patch.”

Olson describes Turner as a pro-environmentalist who believes in fiscal conservation. “The talk will centre on energy and how it relates to Alberta.

“The tour will cover the where, the how, pros and cons of different types of energy generation, as well as where we are coming from, and innovative technologies in our futures.

“We will also talk about efficiencies on a large scale, not just in energy generation, but in use as well.”

Day two will feature energy on a smaller, household and small business scale, discussing personal energy use and efficiency, and will also feature a number of guest speakers and presentations, including a presentation

by David Dodge from Green Energy Futures.

Dodge has a popular podcast of the same name.

“One of the days will also talk about energy for agricultural use.”

The tour will have room for 25 to 30 people, and, thanks to grant funding and partnerships the BRWA has garnered, will not cost participants anything to attend.

“Except for a willingness to go forward and share the information presented,” she says.

“We are looking for participants to act as Energy Ambassadors; to go forward understanding a lot more about how our energy systems work.” She says it’s a great opportunity for professional development or training in a variety of backgrounds.

Participants can expect two full days of educational activities.

The tour will start and end in Camrose, where the BRWA will pick up the cost of meals, transportation, and accommodation for participants.

“All we ask in return is that participants take what is learned and share it.”

Whether that means inviting friends and family, or community groups, the BRWA will provide whatever support is needed to spread the information, including a slide show of the event, and staff support, if needed.

The event is very much like the award-winning project of 2017, but with a format that will be accessible to a wider group of participants.

Olson says that some invitations have been issued, to prior participants, but adds that registration is open for anyone interested in attending.

“For anyone who attended one of our community conversations in 2017 and thought, “I wish I was there,” this is their opportunity,” she says.

Olson says our relationship with energy is a

complex one, “It’s not just how we make it, but also how we use it and everything in between.

“It’s reimagining our relationship with

energy.”

Those interested in becoming ambassadors can contact the BRWA and ask about ‘Finding Common Ground 2.0.’

Building on the success of their Emerald-award-winning original Finding Common Ground project in 2017, the Battle River Watershed Alliance is planning ‘Finding Common Ground 2.0.’ The new tour will include a bus tour instead of a bike tour, and will again feature tours of various energy producers in the region, including the Halkirk Wind Farm (above).

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Dennis Bird 780-385-5689 Jeff Bird 780-390-0269

Shawn Bird 780-385-1196 Glen McDonald 780-336-2360

REAL ESTATE

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Affordable Advertising with

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$10.75 first 25 words 39¢ each additional word PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 WEEKLY REVIEW Ph. 780-336-3422 Email: vikingreview @gmail.com

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LAMONT LEADER Ph. 780-895-2780 Email: lmtleader @gmail.com _____________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Vegetables are ready!

Pickling Cucumbers, Carrots, and Beets Helen Tanton 780-888-6800 2 kms East and 3 kms North of Sedgewick CP29tfnc _____________________ COMING EVENTS EVENTS COMING Celebrations Jam Night on Saturday, August 24, 2019 @ 6:00 pm @ Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Tofield, Alberta. Bring musical instruments, voice.

Everyone Welcome!

TM33/34p _____________________ Viking Farmers Market Regular Markets Every Thursday Fresh, In-Season Vegetables from 2 - 4 p.m.

For more Info Call Evelyn 780-592-2431. _____________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR St. Michael 1282 sq. ft. house with 24x45 heated shop and single garage.

Newly renovated, city water. $1800/month with utilities included. Barbara 780-916-2245 LL32/34p

EADER

Serving

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county

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_____________________ HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

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_____________________ SERVICES SERVICES

Farmhouse near Viking for rent. Available immediately. 2 bedroom with attached garage. $900/month + damage deposit + utilities.

References required. Nonsmoker. Call: 780-3362369 or Dennis at 780-3855689 34tfnc _____________________ 24ft x 24ft double garage for rent in Tofield. No power, no heat. $400/mth.

9ft walls and 8ft doors. Call John at 780-721-0391.

TM34p _____________________ 3 bedroom home with garage. Viking. Available August 27. $800/month.

Call 780-385-4612

House for rent in Viking. 2 bedrooms. Close to School, Clinic, and Hospital. $900/ month includes utilities.

Available September 1.

Call 780-336-6089 or 780336-6088 34tfnc _____________________ House for rent in Viking. 2 bedrooms upstairs, 1 downstairs. Double stall garage.

4 appliances. Close to school and hospital. $900/month plus utilities.

Available September 1.

Call 780-385-0885.

32tfnc _____________________ Suite in four-plex in Tofield. 2 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bath. Fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Adults only. No smoking and no pets. $1,000/month.

Available immediately.

Call: 780-263-2688.

TM15tfnc _____________________ FOR SALE SALE FOR

Full time heavy Equipment Operator for St Michael Landfill. All applicants must have Class 3 with airbrakes. Apply with resume to smrlandfill@shaw.ca Fax 780.796.2081

Vegreville Family Dental, located next to the Boston Pizza in Vegreville is looking for a very enthusiastic Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team on a part time basis.

Our practice is committed to and focused on providing excellent quality patient care.

We are looking for someone who is professional, reliable, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, is warm and friendly with patients.

We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience as well as a great and friendly work environment!

We would be willing to compensate for travel as well.

If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please apply to vegredental@gmail.com.

All applications will be treated confidential. Thank you!

TMtfnc _____________________ SERVICES SERVICES

PHIL’S CLEANING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES Residential and Commercial Cleaning

32/34p _____________________ Mobile Home for Rent in Viking.

2 bedroom. $950/month including utilities. Call 780-563-0190 32tfnc _____________________ 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Air conditioning.

Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, microwave. $650/month plus utilities. Preferably no pets. 5002-49 ave, Viking.

780-385-1137.

30tfnc _____________________ Townhouse for rent in Viking. $900/month plus utilities. Contact 780-2540130.

51tfnc _____________________ Spacious Apartments for rent in Tofield with in-suite laundry. Heat & water included.

Ideal for family/seniors. 1) 2 bedroom - $800/month. 2) 3 bedroom - $975/month (2 baths). Contact: 780-9320041.

TMtfnp _____________________ 2 bedroom large suite in 3story walk-up apartment building under new professional management with live-in, on-site caretaker.

Close to Town Centre, hospital and No-Frills Superstore. Rent from $895, incl. utilities, energized parking stall. DD $500. Seniors welcome with special rate.

780-632-6878 or 780-9186328 LLtfnc

Future steel building for sale, 30'x50' baseplates and trim included. Still banded together brand new building. Paid $27,000 price negotiable. Willing to take a significant loss. Call Rod (780)-554-2090.

TM33-35p _____________________ Acreages for sale. 191020 TWP 544. - 6 acres with recently upgraded Double Wide (full basement), barn, garage and various other out-buildings. -74 acres farm land. Phone 780-9752745, 780- 450-6163 LL33/36p _____________________ House in VikingApproximately 880 sq.ft. 2 bedroom fixerupper. $45,000. Call 780-3854612 32/34p _____________________ Trailer for sale. Year is 2000. 25ft bumper pull c/w full kitchen, afull bath, roof air, sleeps 6, queen bed.

Asking $4,500. Call Marge @ 780-662-3066 TMtfnc _____________________ HAY FOR FOR SALE HAY SALE

33/34 _____________________ Senior Care Giver needed for cooking and menial tasks in Tofield. Senior is mobile. Pay and hours negotiable. Phone Alice Munkedal @ 780-662-0054 TM31/33p _____________________ Full Time Auto Mechanic Position Available Immediately!

Signing Bonus Awarded to the most eligible applicant!

Offer expires August 31, 2019.

We are looking for a skilled Auto Mechanic to maintain and repair vehicles. You will be responsible for troubleshooting issues and fixing them aiming to maximum reliability and functionality. Provide excellent customer service and accurate estimates for a repair or maintenance job. Keep logs on work issues. Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles will be a valuable asset. Are you a good communicator to provide the right advice to your Service Personal and to the customer? Are you willing to observe all safety precautions for protection against accidents?

Are you a team player, represent leadership skills, strong communicator, willing to learn the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram product, proven experience as auto mechanic, and maintain cleanliness in the work area? We want to talk to you!

We offer a clean work environment, fun place to work, health benefits and competitive wage.

Round hay bales for sale.

Pick up or delivered.

Alf/Brom mix, 780-4971633

Apply with resume to Gerry Keyzer , email to service@cmchrysler or Wes Campbell wcampbell@cmchrysler.ca or call 780-385-2121

LLtfnc

33/35p

Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087 tfnc _____________________ Roy's Handyman Services.

Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work.

Call 780-662-0146 or 780232-3097.

TM33tfnc _____________________ Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564 tfnc _____________________ Furnace Installations.

Lowest Rates.

Free Estimates.

Over 45 years' experience.

Licensed, Semi-retired Tradesman.

Call 780-718-0262 TM32/44p

•Strip and Wax Floors •Steam Cleaning •Window and Wall Washing •Move Out Clean •Yard Work - Grass Cutting •Tree Cutting & Trimming Great references and flexible hours.

Your Home is Safe with Me! Contact Naz 780-385-4869 or Criselda 780-385-8976 19tfnc _____________________ 35+ years experience Drywall Taper for hire.

Big jobs or small.

Living in Killam but willing to travel. Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka experience. Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.) Also do ceiling texture. Non-drinker/partier, just want to get the work done. Willing to work with existing building or taping crew. Contact me if interested. 780-385-2106 / 780-385-1251. tfn _____________________ Need to re-order: •Company Forms?

•Invoices?

•Envelopes?

•Business Cards?

•Bookmarks? •Magnets?

•Score Cards? •Stamps?

•Certificates? •Receipts?

•Posters? •Menus?

•Invitations? Calendars?

•Letterheads?

And more!

Call your local paper with your print order today!

Tofield Mercury 780-662-4046 tofieldmerc.com Lamont Leader 780-895-2780 lamontleader.com The Weekly Review 780-336-3422 weeklyreview.ca tfnp

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Irma News relatives traveled to Calgary to help Barry and Gloria celebrate milestone birthdays and their 68th anniversary this past Saturday.

A sure sign that sum-

IRMA NEWS

By Marjorie Lawson Our community was shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Dave Prior on the weekend. We extend sympathy to his wife, Diane, the children and grandchildren, and extended family members.

Ken and Doris Ford are vacationing in British Columbia.

The new farm home for Kent and Tanya Ford has arrived and placed on the foundation.

Area farmers are hoping for warm, dry weather to hasten harvest activities.

Parker MacKay and Carson Soucy left Sunday for Duluth, Minnesota to do some preseason conditioning.

A number of the Holt

Books

mer is coming to an end is garden produce being gathered.

The first Garden and Bake Sale will be on Saturday, August 24 at the Irma United Church.

Full Time Auto Mechanic Position Available Immediately!

Signing Bonus Awarded to the most eligible applicant! (Offer expires August 31, 2019) We are looking for a skilled Auto Mechanic to maintain and repair vehicles at our location in Killam, AB. You will be responsible for: troubleshooting issues and fixing them, aiming to maximum reliability and functionality. Provide excellent customer service and accurate estimates for a repair or maintenance job. Keep logs on work issues. Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles will be a valuable asset. Are you a good communicator to provide the right advice to your Service Personnel and to the Customer? Are you willing to observe all safety precautions for protection against accidents? Are you a team player, represent leadership skills, strong communicator, willing to learn the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram product, proven experience as an auto mechanic, and maintain cleanliness in the work area? We want to talk to you! We offer a clean work environment, fun place to work, health benefits and competitive wage.

Chrysler • Dodge • Jeep Apply with resume to Gerry Keyzer, email to ✦ CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP Big Town Dealership, service@cmchrysler or Wes Campbell, wcampbell@cmchrysler.ca or call 780-385-2121

ADVERTISE your EMPLOYMENT listings Viking/Beaver FCSS is recruiting immediately for the part-time position (28 hours/week) of a Viking Community Programmer Viking/Beaver Family & Community Services serves the communities of Holden, Bruce, Viking, Kinsella, and the east half of Beaver County. We provide preventative social programs and initiatives that enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. We are currently seeking a candidate for the position of Community Programmer in the Town of Viking. This is a permanent, part-time position of 28 hours per week.

This position requires a highly motivated, compassionate and creative individual with well-developed interpersonal skills who is able to work independently and as an effective part of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of the Viking community is an asset. The successful candidate will be required to sign and abide by Viking/Beaver FCSS’s Code of Confidentiality.

Tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to: • Engaging with clients who access supports through Viking/Beaver FCSS in a supportive, non-judgmental manner.

• Assisting the Director with the design and implementation of courses, workshops, and seminars consistent with FCSS regulations, locally identified needs, and budget guidelines.

• Daily office administration including answering phones, banking, filing, producing a monthly newsletter, and keeping records relating to program statistics and outcomes.

Applicants must possess a minimum Grade 12 education or equivalency.

Post–secondary education or work experience in a related human services position is an asset. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and access to their own vehicle.

Flexible working hours of up to a maximum of 28 hours per week, with some evening or weekend work required. Computer experience using Microsoft Office is required. The successful client will be required to supply a current clear criminal check including a vulnerable sector search, as well as a child welfare check.

We are grateful for all applications we receive. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

KILLAM, ALTA.

Campbell Campbell McLennan McLennan

Chrysler • Dodge • Jeep Killam ✦JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE Big Town Dealership,

CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM Toll Free 1-877-385-2331 Killam, AB

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Application Deadline August 30, 2019 Résumés may be sent to: Dawn Chrystian Director, Viking/Beaver FCSS Box 688 Viking, AB, T0B 4N0 Phone: (780) 336 – 4024 Fax: (780) 336 – 4725 Email: DChrystian@vbfcss.ca

What’s new at the library this week!

Unsolved James Patterson FBI agent Emmy Dockery is absolutely relentless. But a shocking new case unfolding across the country has left her utterly baffled. The victims all appear to have died by accident, and have seemingly nothing in common. But this many deaths can’t be coincidence. And the killer is somehow one step ahead of every move Dockery makes.

The Oracle Clive Cussler In 533 A.D., the last King of the Vandals still rules in northern Africa but a prophecy reveals that his reign is doomed.

Years before, sacred scrolls had been stolen from a high priestess, who cast a curse on the kingdom unless they were returned.

The Vandal kingdom falls before the scrolls are ever found - leaving their location a mystery - and their discovery is the perfect challenge for Sam and Remi Fargo.

Blanket Alberta Ads take approximately 10 days to process ___________________________ AUCTIONS AUCTIONS UPCOMING MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 24th, 10AM, 4740-57 Street, Wetaskiwin, AB. Firearms, Ammo, Scopes, Hunting & Fishing Equipment. To consign, call 780440-1860. www.meierauction.com. ___________________________ UNRESERVED FARM ANTIQUE ESTATE Auction: Greenstreet, Saskatchewan, 10AM, Saturday, August 24th. Tractors, Farm Equipment, Trucks, Tools, Antiques. Watch for signs SCRIBNER AUCTION; details at: www.scribnernet.com; 780-8425666. ___________________________ BUSINESS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, VLT LOUNGES FOR SALE, Lease or lease to own. Financing and trades considered. Call 780-298-0895 for more information. ___________________________ HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Trouble walking or other conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? Up to $50,000. in Refunds and Benefits available.

CALL NOW! Disability Tax Credit 1-844-453-5372. BBB Approved. ___________________________ EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES SANDMAN INNS RURAL BC recruiting management couples.

Both full-time and part-time roles available. Ask us about our great employee perks and accommodation. Apply: sbraid@sandman.ca.

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These blanket classified ads are produced through a joint agreement by The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Lamont Leader, Tofield Mercury and Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA). These ads appear in all AWNA member papers (120 papers) for the cost of $269.00 (+gst) for the first 25 words, $8.00 per word over 25. To place a blanket classified, call a CARIBOU PUBLISHING representative at 780-385-6693 or email ads@thecommunitypress.com. ___________________________ FOR SALE SALE FOR

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Forty-six ladies attend Par 3 at Irma Golf Course Ladies who were “Closest to the Pin” were, Back: Sherri Pfisterer, Gayle Soucy, Brenda Costa, Marg Hatch, Judy Shin, Correen Larson. Kneeling: Jackie Anquist and Amber Carrier.

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Ladies who made the Longest Putt, Back: Sandy Dennis, Donna Hollar, Ashley Lyster, Lori Fenton, Karen Petersen, Correen Larson.

Kneeling: Sharon Romanow, Shyla Fischer, and Wendy Degenstein.

Gwyneth Gulbraa On August 13, the Irma Golf Course held a Ladies Par 3. Forty-six ladies from surrounding golf courses and, of course, Irma, were in attendance. Although the weather looked threatening that morning, it was a beautiful evening. The $100 hole prizes were divided up into Long Putt and Closest to the Pin (see photos for winners).

Jackie Anquist, who was attending her first Par 3 ever, was really pleased to win closest to the pin and had a great ladies’ night out! The closest shot to the hole was on Hole Nine by Sherri Pfisterer and it was four feet from the

pin! The longest putt was over 17 feet!

There were also prizes for the ladies who got birdies: Amber Carrier, Donna Hollar, Correen Larson, Kenzie Smith, Lorraine Polishuk, Marg Hatch and Joan Quartly.

Two ladies got on the green five times (out of 10 holes) so they received $25: Donna Hollar and Sherri Pfisterer; and Correen Larson got the lowest score of 31 so received $50. All in all, $1,200 was doled out and we are grateful to our sponsors very much.

Three lucky ladies received door prizes and the 50/50 ($140) was won by Kenzie Smith. A bountiful fried chicken supper was served and

SEE YOU IN LAMONT! AUGUST 24 & 25TH

Amber Carrier stated, “The meal was really good, the whole evening was lots of fun; it was well put together!”

Krista Gulbraa reported, “It was my first Par 3 and the Irma Club did a good job - it was a great group of ladies, great food, great prizes but I am going to have to practice for next year so I can take home some cash!"

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