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Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival attracts hundreds of visitors

The 2024 Gathering of the Clains Highland Festival in Sedgewick on Saturday, Aug. 24, offered a unique experience, with somethin were Scottish or not. From Highland games g for everyone, whether they to a wide variety of unique demonstrations, vendors, and displays, including some hand drew hundreds of happy visitors to the regio s-on fun, this year ’s festival n. Above left: Hunter McRaptor was a big hit with the kids on Saturday at the fair grounds. bands featured some younger members. See Above right: This year ’s more pictures Page 10.

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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 LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO Area 53 Raceway in Forestburg held two days of bracket racing over the weekend of August 24 and 25, with great weather both days. track Tuesday, attracts drivers Ad deadlines willThe be noon Aug. 6from all around Alberta showing up to test their vehicles against their own times and one another. In bracket racing, drivers predict their times before the race, with many vehicles hitting well over 100 mph in the eighth-mile track. Sunday’s races also featured “best burnout” and attracted plenty of fans.

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Alliance Farmer’s Market and Bench Fair a great event to wind down summer

Alliance Farmer’s Markets are back after the July break. There were over a dozen vendor tables, as well as 10 tables set up for the Bench Fair.

There were 13 participants for the bench fair with only 84 entries. The junior with the most points was Olivia Applegate, with 55 points. First prize was five points, second was three points, third got two points, and one point was just for participation. Olivia got a lot of first prize points. I got four more points than Rob Applegate to take the winnings for the adult division.

There was quite a bit of baking entered. Photography was the next largest section, followed by the horticulture section. Very few entered the handicraft section or the needlework.

Next year you will enter, won’t you?

Beth Davidson had a lot going on at her vendor table. Pampered Chef, home grown beef, and the Community Calendar. It is time to sign up if your name was missed or there are any changes. Birthdays, anniversaries, and dates of death are all recorded on the calendar as well as regular club meetings.

A couple from Edmonton were at the market.

They saw the Museum ad in the Go East magazine advertising the doll museum. She belongs to the Doll Club in Edmonton so they made arrangements to come and see the dolls. I met them at the market when they were having lunch.

Lynne Jenkinson was at the market with Avon.

She won the 50/50 that the Argyle Women’s Institute runs.

Ron Platz, of Lethbridge, had lunch at the market with Dale Wold.

Ron delivers vehicles for a dealership and is up this way quite often. Ron grew up in Alliance.

Trudy Lamoriss and I were in Camrose on Monday, Aug. 19, and we en-

Sandeet Chauhan and his wife Nimpi Samplay were my companions on the Thursday, Aug. 22, trip to Edmonton, St. Albert, and Camrose. I had lots of time to convince

them that they should cook some Indian food for me. Friday evening, Aug. 23, Donna Chalifoux, Hazel Horkoff, Karin McCraken, and I enjoyed curried eggs at

the Valley Inn. It is the season for family reunions. Steve Saruga gathered all the members of his family, close to 30, for a weekend at Burma Park, as has been their

tradition for many years.

Bob and Cecile Kuefler hosted a family reunion for the descendants of Henry and Doris Kuefler at their home. There were about 60 in attendance.

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On Thursday, Aug. 22, I was in Camrose again and called my cousin Tom Burke for a visit. many of you have had your blood taken by Tom at the Camrose Clinic.

Dell and Rose Marie Wickstrom, Roger and Betty Spady, and I were all in Sedgewick on Saturday, Aug. 24, for the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival. It was the first time for the others, but I have been going from the start and I don’t have a drop of Scotch blood.

Roger and Betty Spady mark another wedding anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 29.

Sunday evening, Aug. 25, I saw a small flock of geese heading south.

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Back to school time is not just for kids Leslie Cholowsky Editor

ABC Life Literacy Canada says back-toschool season isn’t just for kids. “It also represents an important opportunity for adults who want to upgrade their skills.”

They say with so many literacy organizations, libraries, and community organizations ramping up their offerings, l ike Flagstaff Community Adult Learning (FCAL), September is “ripe with resources, programs, and a renewed focus on education that can greatly benefit adult learners.

ABC Life Literacy says having strong literacy skills can vastly improve the outcomes of Canadians.

“Without strong literacy skills, an employee’s prospects of progressing up the ladder at work are limited, and they’re less able to succeed in the workplace.

“Additionally, Canadians with low literacy are more than twice as likely to experience unemploy-

ment than those with higher levels. Adults with low levels of literacy often have difficulty securing housing, rely more heavily on social assistance, and are more likely to find themselves incarcerated.”

While the thought of skills upgrading can feel intimidating, adult literacy programs designed for adults are tailored to be supportive and accommodating.

“This time of year, when everyone is thinking about children heading back to school, there’s a large cohort of adults who are also taking steps to improve their lives,” says Alison Howard, Executive Director of ABC Life Literacy Canada.

“By investing in upgrading their literacy skills, adults can achieve personal growth, improve their career prospects and engage in lifelong learning.

“The back-to-school season is a reminder that learning is a continuous journey, beneficial at all stages of life.”

Flagstaff Adult Learn-

ing Centre in Killam is holding an Open House on Thursday, Sept. 12, where they are inviting anyone interested in furthering their lifelong learning journey to join them for a free lunch.

“Come and meet the team, sign up for classes or let us know what you want to learn!”

Other literacy resources are available at www. abclifeliteracy.ca.

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RCMP Report: Hardisty business under construction reports attempted break-in Killam RCMP Detachment Report for the period of Friday, Aug. 16 to Thursday, Aug. 22 Friday, Aug. 16 An attempted break and enter to a business that is under construction was reported in Hardisty. Entry was not made and nothing missing. No suspects or witnesses.

An abandoned vehicle was reported on Highway 872. A truck was damaged and had the slip tank ripped out. Member attended. Attempts made to contact the Registered Owner. No suspects or witnesses.

A complaint was made of an individual hitchhiking near Strome. Subject was wearing dark clothing and was out in traffic. Member located the Subject who had outstanding warrants. Arrest made.

Subject was released on an Undertaking.

A suspicious older motor home and a grey Pontiac following it drove through the Hardisty Tank Farm and down a

dead-end road where no one should be.

Extensive patrols made. Vehicles not located.

Saturday, Aug. 17 A report was made of a suspicious vehicle that had pulled into a yard looking to get to Strome. Members attended. Patrols made. Vehicle not located.

A suspicious person was reported on the ground in Sedgewick and acting in distress. Member attended. Subject said he was having an asthma attack. EMS attended and the Subject denied any help.

Sunday, Aug. 18 A stolen generator was reported out of Sedgewick. The generator was stolen from the bed of a truck. The cable was cut that was locking the generator down. No witnesses or suspects.

An abandoned piece of oil site property in the middle of the road. Members attended. Item was extremely heavy. Winch used to move it off the road.

Monday, Aug. 19 An abandoned truck was reported at

the Strome ball diamond. Member attended. Vehicle was reported stolen. Vehicle towed.

Battle River Railway reported a break and enter. The yard was broken into and wire was stolen. No witnesses or suspects.

An attempted theft of a vehicle was reported in Sedgewick. Damage was done to the driver’s side door. No witnesses or suspects.

Fuel was reported stolen from a tractor in Galahad. Surveillance video is available. File is still open.

Tuesday, Aug. 20 A 2002 white Westwind WT278 was stolen out of Sedgewick. No witnesses or suspects.

A break and enter was reported at the Hastings Coulee Plant. Electric motors stolen. No witnesses or suspects.

A garage was reported broken into in Killam. A leaf blower, hedge trimmer, and rechargeable batteries were stolen. No witnesses or suspects.

Wednesday, Aug. 21 An assault was reported in Killam. The Complainant reported an altercation between him and the Subject. The assault had occurred a couple weeks before. Investigation submitted for a Pre-charge Assessment (PSA).

An abandoned semi was reported in a field. Member attended. Semi was reported stolen on a previous file. Vehicle was towed.

Thursday, Aug. 22 Numerous cases of fraud were reported. All cases were substantial amounts of money. One involved buying Apple gift cards, the others involved Amazon and Kijiji. Files are still under investigation.

Harassment was reported from a business in Sedgewick. The Complainant reported the Subject was saying inappropriate comments. Members attended. Warning was given to the Subject.

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OPINION

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Transferring Hospitals Away Letter: Humanity needs to get should a grip on AI Town from Alberta Health Services consider Cat Trump has toPolitics, stop name calling misfits battle for U.S,Bylaw president is about not Careas two

JOHN’S RANT

I’m not Trump acolyte, but he did a betWell, I actually endured the almost two At aofrecent UCP townhall in Drayton Danielle Smith herwhen plans he to ter job with the U.S.shared economy hours Donald Trump rambling on with Valley, remove Alberta Health Services the operator some the provincial hospiin powerof than Biden/Harris Elon Musk on Twitter, or now X, the(AHS) other aswas tals, suggesting other options to managesquad the facilities, such as turning facilities had done. night. over Covenant Health (Alberta’s health operator).

This follows news Trump’s often rambling responses to My to immediate takeaway from it wasCatholic if that thewants government is also reviewing a proposal privatizestill urgent services Musk’s to prompts gavecare Democrats Trump to lose the U.S. presidential election to Kamala Harris, carrying on like some sound bites they are likely to use in Airdrie. against the former president. He levied he “Using did withAlberta Musk isHealth the way to do it.as a scapegoat Services for our government’s own failplenty name-calling, deriding Illinois Trump let hiscare tongue for an un- here ings in health is an out age-old strategy inof Alberta, but Danielle Smith has Gov. J.B. Pritzker as a “loser,” ripping scripted romp, with more than one milturned it into a political obsession designed to rally her base against our public Harris as “incompetent” and claiming lion listeners. health care,” said Chris Gallaway executive director of Friends of Medicare.

“The Biden is “close to vegetable stage.”

But what did those listeners get from it. fact our Premier is making such a major announcement about our health care sysNow, the Harris squadof has to callHow Trump was. How stupid, tem at agreat party membership meeting in Drayton Valley, instead totaken the public, ing the Trump/ J/D/. Vance ticket weird. crazy etc. etc. etc. was Harris. highlights how her agenda in health care is about politics, not meeting the health This has blown into a small tempest in He didn’t deal with any policy. needs of Albertans.”

He said the world was a much finer the U.S. but in Canada where we call There is no evidence to support the Premier’s claims about Covenant Health’s Trudeau policies wacko, it’s pretty much place when he was in power. track record versus AHS. In fact, the short staffing crisis across our frontline health He said everything cost less when he par for the course. Heck, we could call care system is compromising care access in all providers in all communities — as Jagmeet Singh weird for his support of the was in power. physicians, other health care workers, and health and carebe advocates correct. have been conI’ll give him that one, but around the Liberals tinuously the alarm over.

Friends But of Medicare has repeatedly on then we all know he’s justcalled hanging world costssounding have steadily increased since the government to show leadership on urgent and thorough workforce planning, 2019 so I can’t give him any credit there. around until his full pension kicks in in retentionand andcorporate recruitment.

Inflation, greed will drive February next year.

“This is utterly neglecting responsibility to ensure Albertans are spoke of the assassination atprices upgovernment everyday of the week no matter its Trump getting the party care they need. Now, while so many health are tempt on his life incare July,professionals his plans for mass who or what in is control of the govopenly contemplating leaving the system, and the province, Premier Smith is deportation, and referred to Harris’ ouster ernment, no matter the country. of Biden from the Democratic race to be Now Harris is an ultimate left winger. choosing this moment to stoke even more instability and uncertainty for workers thebepresidential nominee a “coup.”

And her running mate for vice “They president and patients,” said Gallaway. should acting quickly rebuild the relationSo what.

Tim even further left. shipWalz withisour health care workers, by listening to them and prioritizing a plan to Maybe he’s waiting untilsystem the coronation I mean why,already as Minnesota state gover-to keep retain those working so hard Alberta’s health care afloat, of Harris at this week’’s Democratic connor, would you put menstrual devices in while recruiting and training those we need going forward.” vention, but Trump had better theRecent boys washrooms of grade schools. polling showed that over three quarters (78%) of Albertans think that start emergency putting some issues in outhealth whichcare the This is so insane, but then again Trudeau the Premier should implement an immediate increase American people can relate to. seems to favour this as well. spending targeted towards recruiting and retaining public health care workers, Now, Harris has yet to do any mainBut on the whole, the Harris/Walz team while 71% understand that our health care system is in a state of crisis, underscorwould appear to make Trudeau seem very stream interviews but has agreed to deing the urgency of action necessary to fix Alberta’s chronic short-staffing crisis. bate Trump in September. centrist in fact almost conservative.

“Rather than focus on the very real concerns Albertans have about accessing And trotting out washed up Hilary God help the world if they are elected. their health care right now, the Premier seems determined to put all of her govHarris grew up in a household where Clinton and Sleepy Joe Biden on the first ernment’s energy into her politicalThat vendetta AHS,” saidconvention Gallaway. doesn’t “What dayagainst of the democratic her father was a Marxist economist. we are watching roll out is a destructive plan to dismantle our public health care explains her radical left wing positions do anything exciting for me. system, while during using the chaos to privatize as much as they can tocomforBut apparently it does for CNN she has taken theensuing past several profit interests. he public has been offered no information to suggest that any of mentators. years. these reckless changes will improve our health care system, and not simply drive As the battle lines are drawn, maybe it’s While she has walked many of them moreshe urgently needed workers Albertans shouldstarted be extremely time Trump listeningconcerned,” to his adviback, still keeps them around out. to satconcluded Gallaway. isfy the extreme left side of the Demo- sors. Stop with the name calling and lies and start talking about how theGallaway country cratic party.

Chris off with you at Trump’s unpredictability is a cause for and world would be better Executive Director the helm. concern as well.

Friends of Medicare

The old adage that we should “begin smarter, how do we ensure that they rewith the end in mind” is still great advice, flect human values? Technology optimists especially when it comes to new technol- like to claim AI is purer and more objective than messy human morality, and will ogy.

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The young actions were amazing,will compassionate, and Hethan should train computers toheroic. be better hubed soon afterman’s sunset.”

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I realize thisever cat public can’t And while seems to municipalities be running on haveUnfortunately we race to create new uses for AI through- out, most AI development today goes on may have been a stray, in which case I hope it gets taken to a rescue group such as Americans policies such as border secu- wake up to the lies being spewed by their out the economy, no one seems to know without any review or oversight of the politicians. theirorlooks, their rity the economy, can’t Shelter see Har-Society. the and Camrose & AreaI just Animal If youThey find like injured orphaned exactly where we’re going, or what the ethics involved. We need to fix this. One styleWILDNorth or something. ris on the or world stage. wildlife, wildlife in distress, please contact at 780-914-4118. world will look like when we get there. way would be to require a regulatory But remember at both the Republican Having heard her make several Even Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and a framework for software developers modthere was speeches, mostly to the faithful followers, and Democratic convention Daoust-Hoskins system for professional key player in the AI revolution, is dis- eled on the current Leah probably not one homeless person, one I don’t see anything special. turbingly flippant and honest about this engineers who design bridges and build She would have absolutely no respect in person on unemployment or one person reality. Last year he told TIME magazine roads. This would ensure those who build the middle east when she had to meet on social assistance voting for any of their that, “No one knows what happens next.” AI are instructed in the ethical implicawith some of those leaders who have no policies.

AI could pose a threat to the future of tions of their work and held to account They aren’t represented. respect for women. humanity itself – we simply don’t know. through strict standards and regulations.

JOHN on MATHER I can’t see her sitting down to a meeting But placing new restrictions AI deWhile current concerns about AI revolve around deepfake videos and autonomous velopers is only a first step. If we are going vehicles, we need to realize there are much to truly grapple with the ethical considerations of our current AI revolution, socigreater issues at stake.

Experts such as philosopher Amanda ety-at-large must come to terms with its Askell suggest AI may soon be able to do own morality. “A state is not a mere casual “whatever intellectual work humans cur- group,” the ancient philosopher Aristotle rently do.” What happens when AI re- once observed. Rather it is a community of places not just factory workers and shared understandings and beliefs. But cashiers, but the CEO of the company as how can we answer the question whether well? There are serious consequences to AI-generated pornography is ethical, for replacing the entirety of human labour example, when we don’t even agree on with machines, including a loss of self-es- whether porn itself is ethical?

Instead of AI for AI’s sake, we want AI teem and life purpose as well as many economic considerations. The fundamental for humanity’s sake.

D.C.C. (DANNY) RANDELL question we must ask ourselves is: does AI D.C.C. (Danny) Randell is an Alberta actually make humanity better off?

Further ethical dilemmas abound as we writer specializing in technology and society. approach the not-so-distant shore of a The longer original version of this essay first world driven by AI. As machines become appeared at C2CJournal.ca.

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The Community Press, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - Page 7

New RCMP sergeant arrives as two officers say goodbye Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Killam RCMP Detachment recently filled the Sergeant position that has been open for quite some time, with Sgt. Andy Wetzstein, who arrived in Killam at the end of July and hit the ground running.

Shortly after Wetzstein’s arrival, Corporal Jeremy Houle transferred out to the Coronation Detachment, and Cst. Nate Hurlburt has also been transferred.

Wetzstein says that the corporal position at the detachment has been filled, and he expects to have a name within the next few weeks, and also says that the detachment will welcome a new recruit from Depot this fall.

Wetzstein comes to Killam from the Canmore Detachment, and has spent the first few weeks on the job getting to know the community and detachment.

He says it’s his first foray into rural policing.

Wetzstein was born in Edmonton, and grew up in Sherwood Park. He was in his third year of university, where he was taking a correctional service diploma, and working on his Criminal Justice major when his sister, an RCMP member in Grand Prairie, invited him out for a visit. He ended up going on a ridealong with her, and that led him to think about a career in policing. By 2006, he submitted his application to the RCMP and the rest is history.

He graduated Depot in 2008 and his first posting was in Hinton. “I’ve been lucky to stay in Alberta,” he says.

After four years of general duty in Hinton, he transferred to the Edmonton RCMP Recruiting Squad, spending the next six years there, and the last three as NCO/in charge, running the whole

team.

Looking for more hands-on policing, Wetzstein transferred to Fort Saskatchewan where he was a Corporal and Watch commander. Each watch had a corporal and five constables, and the entire detachment has around 50 members.

After three years there, he transferred to Canmore, where he’s lived up until this summer.

He says Canmore was great for he and his wife’s love of hiking and camping, but adds that the city has a very high cost of living.

He started looking for new opportunities, and applied for the Sergeant position in Killam, which is also a promotion for him. For he and his wife, the move represents being closer to their families.

“I’m really big on trying new things, too, and wanted to experience rural policing.”

Wetzstein has already met with some local councils within the region, and has plans to meet with them all. He says, “My main priority will be reestablishing relationships with our communities.

Our goal is to provide them with stability and open lines of communication.”

He’s been busy exploring the area, and getting out into all the communities.

He and his wife have settled in Daysland.

Wetzstein says his focus for his role in Killam is to build community. He’s also hoping he can attract some experienced constables to the Detachment, saying he’d love to see a mix of new recruits and experienced officers.

He says the community and detachment have been extremely friendly and welcoming so far.

“Now it’s time to put our heads down and work hard.”

Town of Hardisty Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Town of Hardisty will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Council Chambers,4807 49th Street, Hardisty, Alberta, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the following lands: Roll 228000

Lot 6-7

Block 12

Plan 76U

C. of T. 0021208418

Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.

The Town of Hardisty may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land not sold at the public auction.

Terms: Any property selling for less than $25,000 will be considered a “cash sale” and all funds are due and payable via bank draft, certified cheque, VISA, Mastercard, Debit Card, or cash, the day of purchase. Any property selling over $25,000 will require a minimum of 15% down by way of cash, certified cheque, bank draft, VISA, Mastercard, or Debit Card immediately preceding the purchase that day. A letter of credit must accompany the 15% down from a recognized financial institution for the difference indicating that the buyer has been approved for funding in an amount equal to or greater than the purchase price. Balance of proceeds to be netted in 30 days. All unsightly conditions on these properties will need to be dealt with, within 15 days of the completed purchase at the new owner’s expense.

Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.

Dated at Hardisty, Alberta, July 4, 2024.

Bobbi Usselman, Chief Administrative Officer.

Sgt. Andy Wetzstein arrived in Killam at the end of July to fill the open Sergeant position at the Detachment. It’s a promotion for him, and his first time in rural policing, although he’s a native Albertan.

UNRESERVED ACREAGE AUCTION ESTATE OF RON REGNER BEAVER COUNTY, ALBERTA SATURDAY, SEPT. 7, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. LOCATION: 51205 RG. RD 195, Beaver County, Alberta DIRECTIONS: Being from the Junction of Highway 14 & Secondary 630, go 2 miles north on Secondary 630 to Township Road 512, then 1 mile east to Rg. Rd 195, & then 1/4 mile north to 2nd approach into Lindbrook Estates, then turn right to Lot No. 7

Watch For Signs. GST will be charged where applicable. Lunch Available.

Tractors: 2006 Massey Ferguson GC2300 Hydro 4 WD Tractor c/w PTO, 3-ph, roll bar, 54-inch Bell mower & MF 2350 FEL c/w joystick control & bucket, 274.4 hrs., S/N JSA21190, like new; Simplicity 5008 Riding Lawn Mower c/w 36-inch mower & 30inch rototiller Motorcycle: 1985 Harley Davidson Soft Tail Motorcycle c/w 5&5 super eng. complete rebuilt, 21635 km; S/N 1HD1EGL15FY122297 Trailers: 2006 Snowbear 2W Trailer c/w 6-ft x 10-ft box c/w ramp & lights, S/N 2SW4W11A16G30340; 1990 Travelaire Rustler 24-ft 5th wheel Holiday Trailer c/w awning, fridge, stove, bathroom, nice & clean, S/N 2TT245W02L1R2060 Vehicle: 1999 Honda Odyssey Ex Van, 7 passenger, auto, fully powered, 368,000 km, S/N 2HKRL1868XH009362 Yard Equipment: Tram 60-inch ZLL150 3-ph Rototiller, like new; 36-inch Lawn Sweep; 2W Yard Trailer c/w plastic box; Spray Teck Trailer Estate Sprayer c/w 8-ft booms & 12V pump; Poulan Pro 24-inch ES SP Snowblower, like new; Gas Weeder; Yardworks Electric Wood Splitter; Toro Push Mower; Stihl MH 55 Multi Tool Hunting Equipment: Browning Compound Bow c/w arrows & case; Lakefield Mossberg 12 ga 30inch Full Choke Shotgun, S/N H993160; Browning 12 ga Shotgun, S/N 7243106; Antique Centaure Liege Double Barrel Shotgun, S/N 7243120; Sears Model 8C 22 cal Bolt Action c/w scope, S/N TT041819; Lakefield Mossberg 22 cal. Bolt Action c/w scope, S/N 7243154; Winchester Model 100

308 Bolt Action c/w scope, S/N 161564; Beeman 177 Pellet Gun c/w scope; Assort. Hard & Soft Gun Cases; (2) Gun Cabinets; Leather Hand Gun Holster Tools & Miscellaneous: Large Snap-On Tool Box & Tool Chest, like new; Large Assort. of Snap-On Tools (Ex) Air Tools, Wrenches, Sockets, Torque Wrenches, Pliers & much more; Frontier 5-Drawer Tool Box c/w 5 drawer tool chest; New Powertek LT6500 Generator; Iron Horse 60-gal. Floor HD Air Compresser; Hobart Handler 180 Mig Welder c/w bottle & cart; Cutmaster Plasma Cutting System; Acytelene Cutting Torch c/w bottles & cart; 12T Hyd. Pipe Bender; B&D Smart HD Battery Charger; Two 3 1/2 T Floor Jacks; Hyd. Sled Jack; (2) Porta Powers; Paintless Dent Remover Kit; Engine Stand; Many more tools too numerous to mention; Companion 5th Wheel Hitch, like new; Hotshot Electric HD Pressure Washer; Welding Helmets; Electrical Tools; Drill Bits; Stihl 350 Super Gas Cutoff Saw; Cordless Tools; Tow Straps; Rachet Straps; Assort. Air Hose; Cords; Nails; Screws; Bolts; Assort Hand Tools; Assort Shelving; Shop Tool Cabinets; Propane BBQ; New 10-ft x 10-ft Tarp Shed; 8-ft x 8-ft Dog Kennel; Propane Deep Fryer; 10 New Sled Covers; Approx 27 Bundles Burn Sienna New Asphalt Shingles Wood Burning Heater; Kodiak Boat & oars; Coal Pail; Coal Oil Lamps; Crocks; 7 1/2 cu. ft. Deep Freeze; Collector Saw Table; Large Assort. VHS & CDs; Table c/w 6 chairs; Leather Couch; (2) Ducks Unlimited Prints; Fishing Equipment; Many more items

Visit our website for full listings and pictures: www.millersauctionservice.com Auctioneer Note: Mr. Regner was an autobody man & mechanic. Take note of all the Snap-On Tools. Plan on attending this Sale. Viewing of items is on September 3 & 4 from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information call Daryl at 780-361-3446 or Millers Auction Service at 780-789-2226 or 780-920-6738.

License No. 200809 Box 71, Sunnybrook, AB

This list is subject to additions or deletions.

TERMS: Cash or valid cheques, certified check, bank draft, bank letter of credit, ALVIN MILLER (780) 789-2226 electronic transfer, Mastercard or Visa. 3% or Cell (780) 920-6738 usage fee for Mastercard and Visa. No purTREVOR MILLER (780) 722-2705 chases to be removed until settlement has BARRY KASHA (780) 374-2472 Camrose, Daysland, been made. List is subject to additions Killam, Tofield, Holden, and/or deletions. Neither the owner, the Kingman, Rosalind, Viking auctioneer or staff of the auctioneer shall Clerk: Tera Lange “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, be held responsible for any loss or accident on or off the auction site.

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Quilters and scrapbookers gather at Hardisty Community Hall Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!

Well hello folks. The nights are getting cooler and I noticed some black birds were gathering in flocks. I guess it is a hint that autumn will soon be upon us.

The Hardisty Community Hall hosted another successful gathering of quilters and scrapbookers last week. It is a blast seeing what fabric artwork the quilters manage to create. I am not a quilter, but I love to wander around the hall in amazement at the fantastic creations these quilters come up with.

One quilter had found a unique old quilt in a thrift store. The ladies were all detectives perusing the quilt pieces, trying to determine how old the quilt was. Touching the triangle pieces of cloth and discussing where this and that material could have come from. How old could it be, where do you think it came from, and on and on? It was fascinating listening to their deductive conversations.

Another visitor brought in a beautiful, blue, big quilt which was a wedding gift. She just wanted some help to hold it up and get some great pictures of it.

Every visitor was in awe of the quilter’s talents.

One visitor brought in her son to visit Grandma Blue. The young entrepreneur had a basket of cu-

cumbers and dazzled us babes with his smile and sales pitch. He managed to sell his whole basket of cucumbers and made a tidy profit. I bet he will become a business man one day.

There were four scrapbookers and we enjoyed making our photos come to life. One talented scrapbooker has managed to make beautiful memorial books for her grandkids.

She had photos of them playing hockey, another playing volleyball, baseball, and high school graduation. The books are all in colour and hardcover with commentary.

They are such precious memories, especially when these kids are older and get to recall all their youthful sports. I wonder what their kids will say, "Gee Dad you were actually a great hockey player,” or, “Gee Mom, you were such an athlete.

That is so amazing!" It will all because Grandma Marlene had the artistic eye to make their youth come to life in photos.

Lucky grandkids.

The best part of the four day retreat was the female camaraderie and the fact each group only had to cook one of the four days.

Each brunch and supper was a surprise and the decor of the dining area made the meal so much more inviting. We were all in heaven. We did not have to do dishes or clean up.

We were spoiled rotten and we loved every minute.

On our final day we were treated to a catered lunch and supper by a local

catering company made up of two spiffy ladies. Thank you all for your contributions to making this another successful event. We had a memorial table set up for one of our members that had gone to heaven, Carol Maxwell. It was a fitting tribute to a lovely lady.

We look forward to meeting everyone again next year.

My man and I stopped to pick up some corn from friends recently. They were sitting outside and watching their hummingbird feeder and all the birds that come to enjoy their bird feed.

They also have three beautiful white cats that were watching the bird feeder. I was wondering if the cats are able to jump straight up, 7’ to 8’ to reach the feeder. I was pretty sure they could not manage such a feat.

Wrong! It took that white cat two seconds to use their strong, quadricep muscles to jump up, clamp down on that black and yellow finch, return to the ground, and vigorously chomp down on their catch. Their lightning fast reflexes were amazing. I am sure the poor finch never knew what hit him. It all happened so fast. Mother Nature is amazing isn't she?

A few nights ago it was so hot, so I had all the lights off and the overhead fan blowing. Rosie our big, three year old dog was on the couch and I noticed she had brought something in from outside, but could not see what it was. The window was open and I could

hear the soft meows of the new kitties our mother cat had just birthed a few days ago. The meowing seemed to be getting closer and I wondered what the heck was going on outside?

Rosie had something in her mouth that she let fall out on the couch and she patted it with her paw. I wondered what garbage she had dragged in the house, so I went to investigate.

She quickly popped something in her open mouth. Lo and behold it was a newborn kitten. She let it just hang in her mouth and thankfully she had not chosen to chew it up. She just wanted to mother it according, to my farmer husband. I was horrified and took the nearly hairless kitten and wrapped it up in a scarf and put it on the deck near some other big cats. I left it there hoping one of them might care for it. I was certain it would die and by morning it was gone.

Well, that kitty survived and our son told me he had seen Rosie carrying that poor little kitty in her mouth all the previous day.

He presumed it was dead.

Surprise, that little fart survived and is now a feisty, orange kitty suckling on numerous mother cats and eating cat food.

Love is in the air and our neighbours are married.

Congratulations to James MacRae and Zana Rahmoun, who were married on Saturday, on the hilltop behind the MacRae ranch.

The groom’s parents are Ian MacRae and Carol MacRae and the bride’s parents are George Rahmoun and Vivian Rahmoun, from Sedgewick.

Zana informed me that their young son Weston, walked James to the outside altar and Zana's bridesmaids were maids of honour, Amanda Barss and Amanda Rahmoun, her sister in law. Their wedding officiant was Ian's niece, Jean Morris from Calgary.

There was a pretty strong wind on the hilltop and I was told that some of the guys had trouble keeping their cowboy hats on their heads.

One hundred and sixty guests enjoyed this wonderful rural wedding. They were treated to a fabulous meal that included prime

rib, Yorkshire pudding, chicken, and all the fixings.

They had a bit of trouble keeping the tablecloths on the tables with the strong winds, but when you are fed such a great feast, you just put the tablecloths between your knees and keep on enjoying the yummy food.

Carol MacRae said she was so grateful to all the family, friends, and neighbours, who attended and were so helpful in pulling off this country wedding.

The guests were all from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and one uncle from Ontario.

I asked if the couple were leaving on a honeymoon, but that will be happening at a later date.

Makes sense to me since they are farmers and harvest is on the horizon. Your community of Hardisty wishes you both a lifetime of happiness, eternal love, and good health. All the best and congratulations.

Thought for the week: "Be bold, if you are going to make an error, make it a doozy and don't be afraid to hit the ball," from Billie Jean King.

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Sunday, Sept 1: Pastors Kirby Schmidt-Teigen and Rob Johnson NO DKR WORSHIP Worship Service Worship – 10:30 AM SERVICE Sunday School out for summer Sunday,Sept. 8: Summer Worship Time Sundays at 10 am Rev. Deanna Forestburg: Youth Group, Kids Club Leading in Killam, Worship – 9:00 AM and Gravity (Jr Youth) www.killambaptistchurch.ca Daysland with will return in the fall. www.forestburgbaptist.ca Lay Leader Killam:

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ADVENTIST CHURCH 42031 RR 131 Pastor Teddy Joseph Phone: 587-736-0023 Sabbath School - 10 a.m.

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Sunday School available during the service. Everyone is Welcome.

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Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival another local success Leslie Cholowsky Editor

For the past six years, the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival presented by the Flagstaff Scottish Club and Battle River Pipes and Drums has just been getting bigger and better.

This year marked a bit of a departure for the event.

Organizer Karen Robinson says, from her perspective, “We are really trying to put our event on the map as a unique festival.

“Ours is different from other Highland games in the province, as we don’t have a day of pipe bands and Highland dancers competing, but just entertaining.

We’re trying to build our event as a ‘Highland Games meets Scottish Fair.’”

She adds, “We live in such an agricultural area, so we really want to showcase the many Scottish animals out there as well as other agricultural aspects.”

Organizers have succeeded in creating a unique event not only for Flagstaff County residents, but for visitors from across the Province, who come back year after year.

Robinson says, “We are proud to feature lots of

unique vendors and demonstrators,” and that was certainly the case this year, with a new Bodhran Drumming session that visitors could sign up for, featuring Lucinda Warnock.

There was an entire section of the festival grounds that were dedicated to Scottish beasties, whether it was wee kittens or wooly coos (cows). There was even a food truck dedicated to animals, a dog treat bakery on wheels. One very popular demonstration was Chasin’ Dreams sheep herding, as well as the Glensheil Terriers scenting demonstration, and the petting zoo was nearly almost full.

Vendors ranged from selling magic wands to felted Scottish coos and everything in between, with lots of opportunities to nab some excellent baked goods, and visit a variety of food trucks.

One very unique visitor to this year’s event was Hunter McRaptor the dinosaur, complete with kilt and Glengarry, entertaining the children and prompting more than one double-take.

The curling rink featured a break from the sun and breeze and all day entertainment, featuring locals Leanne and Vivian Ball, and visiting Whoopsie Daisies Celtic Quartet and the McMurray Legion Pipe

Sedgewick’s Gathering of the Clans event recognized across the Atlantic Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com

Pastor Gary Buckley celebrated his 85th birthday with family and friends on Saturday, Aug. 24, in Red Deer.

Many of you may remember him as the former pastor of the Lutheran Church in Sedgewick. Congratulations!

The Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival had a fantastic turnout this past weekend. Congratulations to the Flagstaff Scottish Club for organizing this event year after year.

Fun fact, the magazine “Scotland” has a section for their readers to find out about Highland Flings from all over the world. The headline said: “Each year many clan celebrations and Scottish events take place across the world here are some of the best.” And listed below in the category USA and Canada was the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival, Sedgewick! Way to go

Flagstaff Scottish Club!

Well done!

The Sedgewick Golf Course Sunday Breakfasts are officially over for the season. Thank you to all the volunteers stepping up to make these happen. Glow Golf is happening this Friday and still has a few spots.

It's usually very entertaining! Contact Adam Watkins to sign up!

Can you believe it's

time to go back to school already? Other areas are already headed back as early as this Wednesday.

Luckily, we get to enjoy the long weekend before school starts for Battle River students.

The Rural Academy in Holden has extended their bussing to include Daysland and Killam.

The Academy is a public charter school for Grades 7 to 12. Check

out their website for more information.

The Sedgewick Playschool is hosting a bottle drive come September. You can support this fundraiser by contacting any Playschool parent.

And if you have any news to share, please reach out via email sedgewicknews@gmail.com Thank you!

Band guest pipers.

When the festival wore down, the day continued, with a social hour and Ceilidh after 5, featuring two bands, openers Celtic Routes and headliners the Derina Harvey Band. One highlight of the evening is always a pipes and drums jam session with local and visiting musicians.

All in all, this year’s festival enjoyed perfect weather, other than a wind gust or two, and attracted hundreds of visitors.

The event organizers worked hard and succeeded in bringing a unique event to the region once again.

Photos on Page 10

Metiskow Agriculture Society

Trail Ride

Saturday September 21

Registration 10-10:30 am - Ride Start 11 am

Wagons Welcome! $35/Rider (horse or wagon) includes supper.

Ride the trail only no supper $20.00/rider.

Bring your own lunch for the trail, water supplied.

Steak supper 5 p.m. at Metiskow Hall Supper tickets: 13-Adult $25/plate; 12-8 - $15; Kids 7 & under free.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER BY Sept.16.

Question or registration contact: Wilma Halvorson 780-753-0785 or email wilma_halvorson@hotmail.com or Check out our Facebook Page Cash or Cheques ONLY

Town of Viking Invitation to Tender The Town of Viking invites tender for the following work:

2025 Town Flowers for Hanging Baskets and Planters The Town of Viking is seeking a vendor to supply flowers to fill our 23 - 1x1 foot hanging baskets, 14 - 2x2 foot square black ground planters, and 9 - 1.5 x1.5 foot sign planters for the 2025 season.

Land for sale by tender (pasture / hay)

The successful tender would be responsible for: • The replacement of Premix soil and preparation prior to the planting of flowers.

• The replacement of damaged or dying flowers one month after planting.

• The removal of all flowers planted at the end of the growing season.

Ducks Unlimited Canada hereby offers the following land for sale by tender:

The expectations are the planter will be full of flowers for the duration of the growing season.

Z Camrose County: Z Beaver County: Z Lamont County:

NE1-47-18-W4 (142.28 acres) NW14-48-14-W4 (141.29 acres) NW7-55-17-W4 (148.95 acres), SW25-55-18-W4 (158.28 acres), SE35-55-18-W4 (160 acres), SE36-53-18-W4 (160 acres)

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.

When preparing your tender please separate the cost between the hanging baskets, ground planters and sign planters.

Tenders can be emailed to CAO@viking.ca or dropped at the Town of Viking office during regular business hours 8:30 - 4:00PM. Tenders will be received no later than September 15, 2024 at 4:00 pm. The Town of Viking is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender received. Only the successful tender will be contacted before September 30, 2024. The successful tender will be required to sign a contract for the 2025 season.

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Highland Festival attracts hundreds of visitors to unique and popular annual event

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTOS

The Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival featured all kinds of things to see and do this past weekend in Sedgewick.

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August 2024 Meetings

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Saying goodbye to summer in Daysland Celeste Ewan Daysland & Area E. daysland.ab.news@gmail.com

This Tuesday, Aug. 27, marked the last barbeque in the park for the Summer (proceeds went to the

Flagstaff Food Bank); a sad goodbye meaning that summer, too, is almost coming to an end.

Kids return to school next week and soon the local theatre will have movies playing again.

The Daysland Library was prompt to announce their September after-school activities and crafts for a couple

different age groups on different days in the school week.

Some of the crafts are aimed toward fall and harvest, another true sign Summer is coming to an end.

A huge congrats to Daysland’s own Madison Mikla for completing the WISEST (Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science,

and Technology), research that was conducted by 41 Grade 11 students this summer at the University of Alberta.

Participants work as paid research assistants on a project in an area that is underrepresented for their gender for six weeks in July and August, where they do research in the College of Natural and

Applied Sciences. What a huge opportunity and accomplishment!

On to more exciting news, Daysland’s own Corrie Vanvuuren got the first hole-inone at the Daysland golf course this last week when he swung at hole number three.

Nice swinging, the cloudy guys sure did not affect his swing that day.

Properties For Sale by Public Auction

Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the MGA, Flagstaff County will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Flagstaff County Office, 12435 TP RD 442, Sedgewick, AB, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11am, the following lands: Roll # 1007550 RN67;6;35, 36 STROME, 14,934 Square Feet RESERVE BID $40,000

Roll # 1105300 3010B0:3;7,8 & 9 GALAHAD, 11,700 Square Feet RESERVE BID $130,000

Roll #525800 SE-14-42-15-W4 RURAL, 4 acres RESERVE BID $6,000

Roll # 1105400 3010B0:3:10 GALAHAD, 6,250 Square Feet RESERVE BID $36,000

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Local Coldwell office hosts BBQ party in Daysland

The Battle River Realty/Coldwell Banker team was out in full force on Thursday, Aug. 22, serving up a free barbeque on Main Street Daysland to happy local residents.

The team, from left: Trevor McTavish, Annelie Breugem (back), Alton Puddicombe, Joanie Johnson, Angeline Rolf, Nicole Jensen, Janet Rinehart, Jessica Puddicombe, and a happy local resident ready for lunch.

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2024 Movie in the Park marks 15th year for fundraising event Leslie Cholowsky Editor

For 15 years, Parents for Fun in Flagstaff have been holding a late-summer Movie in the Park event, which is not only their biggest fundraiser of the season, but also the highlight of summer for

many Flagstaff families.

This year’s event was held in Killam; over the past 15 years it has moved all around the county.

The event features paid and free events, along with a free movie, which this year was held in the ampitheatre area of Her-

itage Park.

The rest of the fair stretched the length of the park along the walking path and featured everything from a petting zoo to a giant bubble station, with inflatable rides, balloon animals and face painting, and even a visit from some famous char-

acters, Mario and a member of the Paw Patrol.

Parents for Fun in Flagstaff, who operate the Family Resource Cen-

tre in Killam, use this event for their annual fundraiser, and spokesperson for the group Jessica Dock-

steader, who is the coordinator at the Family Resource Centre, says this year’s event raised $15,000.

Thank you to all the RCMP for their dedication and service in keeping our communities safe!

From . . .

Jackie Lovely MLA, CAMROSE LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTOS

Last week’s Movie in the Park, held Tuesday, Aug. 20, attracted many Flagstaffarea families. Activities were wide and varied, including lots to do and see before the evening movie started. This year’s movie was Migration.

CONSTITUENCY OFFICE: #104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1 Phone: 780-672-0000 Fax: 780-672-6945 Email: camrose@assembly.ab.ca

The Community Press

2024 Salute to the RCMP Thank you for your service to our community

Sergeant Andy Wetzstein Detachment Commander - Killam Andy has been an RCMP Member since June 2008 when he graduated Depot. He’s served in the communities of Hinton, Ft. Saskatchewan, Canmore, and arrived in Killam at the end of July this year.

In between those postings, he also spent six years on the RCMP recruitment squad, with the last three as NCO/IC running the team.

He’s been extremely busy since arriving in Killam, essentially hitting the road running, but he’s already reached out to many communities and has plans in August to visit more.

Andy’s married, and he and his wife like to camp and hike, as well as travel.

Killam is his first rural posting, and the smallest detachment he’s worked at.

His main priority for Killam is reestablishing relationships with the entire community, to provide some stability, and open lines of communication with the Killam Detachment.

Corporal Jeremy Houle Corporal Jeremy Houle arrived in Killam in January of 2023. After 14 years in the RCMP as a general duty constable, he was promoted to Corporal with his transfer to Killam.

Houle says he joined the RCMP with the hopes of having a positive impact on families in rural communities. “Growing up in small towns, I regularly interacted with RCMP members. My friend’s parents were members of the RCMP and mounties coached my basketball and football teams.”

Houle was born in Melville, Saskatchewan, growing up on a dairy farm nearby. His wife is also from Melville. They appreciate the quality of life available in the rural areas, and he says he hoped to end up back in a small town.

Jeremy has just this month been transferred to the Coronation Detachment where he will be Acting Commander. While he was only in Killam a short time, he made a big impact, and will be missed at the Killam Detachment and in the region.

Message from the Killam Detachment On behalf of the Killam /Forestburg Detachment, I would like to thank all of the citizens we have served for their assistance throughout the past year. Every year presents new challenges for law enforcement in this region and this past one has been no different. As we approach the end of summer, upcoming fall harvest and the beginning of the school year, your local RCMP members continue to forge forward trying to keep your communities safe.

Although I am new to the Detachment, I have received a very warm welcome from everyone I have met to date. I’m encouraged by the continued support provided by the communities from the region. We are proud to serve Flagstaff County plus Amisk to the best of our abilities with the tools and resources that we have at our disposal. Our frontline members work tremendously hard and I want all of our communities to be made aware that they will continue to do so moving forward. I look forward to working with and communicating with all municipalities in our region so that we can continue to work together keeping our communities safe.

Have a terrific year!

Sgt. Andy Wetzstein

Providence Place Our thanks to our hardworking Police and Peace Officers!

6120 51 Avenue Daysland

Ph: 780-374-2527

SEDGEWICK AUTO & DIESEL Darren & Daph

780-888-2349 HARDISTY

Thank you to the Killam RCMP Detachment members & Flagstaff County Peace Officers

PHARMACY 4841 47th Street, Sedgewick PH:780-384-3528 Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm

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Dan McRae 780-385-5640 780-385-

This Special Feature was made possible with the sponsorship of these local businesses.

Thank You RCMP for being our friends and protectors

Killam Feed & Farm Supply Thanks to our Killam Members & Peace Officers

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Thanks for your service to our community!

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Sedgewick Building Supplies Inc Thanks for all you do in our community!

5102 47 Ave, Sedgewick

780-384-3023 Bromby Welding Ltd.

Killam RCMP Detachment Admin Staff Michelle Deveau Detachment Services Assistant

Deb Albers Detachment Services Assistant

Michelle joined the K i l l a m Detachment’s team in 2022.

She’s enjoying all the ins and outs of the job, and working with the K i l l a m Detachment members. Michelle has lived in Sedgewick for the past decade, and hails from Mulgrave, Nova Scotia originally. She says she enjoys working with the public, and helping people.

When she’s not at work, she enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with family.

No detachment runs without the valuable assistance of its Detachment Clerk and the Killam office is no exception.

Deb Albers has been with the detachment over a decade now.

“There’s something new every day at the Detachment,” she says, ”I really enjoy what I do.”

She has lived in the Flagstaff area for nearly 20 years, near Daysland. Now that she’s an ‘empty nester’ she says, “I fill my time with camping, hunting, fishing, crocheting and audio books”

Flagstaff Victim Services Unit

KILLAM Plumbing & Heating

Our thanks to the RCMP and Peace Officers

780-385-3562

#8 Spruce Drive, Sedgewick

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Daymion Weiss 5014 49 Street Daysland

780-678-6809

Hardisty Ph: 780-888-0005

Wild Rose From left: Flagstaff Victim Services Program Manager Noreen Metz, Admin staff Shelly Morken, and Advocates Allyssa Mossestad, Reynelle Coté, and Jan Bergseth.

15 locations to serve you!

As an essential service of the Killam RCMP Detachment, the Salute to the RCMP would not be complete without honouring the Flagstaff Victim Services Unit.

Flagstaff County Victim Services Unit is a non-profit organization funded by the Victims of Crime grant that works to alleviate the impact of crime/tragedy on its victims.

At the time of an incident, we provide a comforting shoulder, an open heart, a listening ear, and reassurance either by phone or in person.

We also meet/follow up with victims after the incidents to ensure all our victims have the information and support they require, as well as any referrals to assist them in this traumatic time.

We also provide court support anytime it is needed.

Main Street Medley Laurie Fuller Alliance

780-879-2100 Village of

Noreen Metz, Flagstaff Victim Services Program Manager Killam Thanks for your service!!

780-385-3598 SEDGEWICK

GROW WITH US SINCE 1906

780-384-3504

Thanks to our RCMP and Peace Officers for keeping our communities safe!

780-386-3970

Meet the Detachment members

780-582-3668

Constable Nicholas Daigle Acting Corporal

Cst. Nicholas (Nick) Daigle arrived at the Killam Detachment the spring of 2021. He has been with the RCMP for about seven years.

Nick transferred to Killam from Red Deer. He says, “I came from policing in City so it's nice to be in a small town again, just the way I grew up. I remember having a good experience with the RCMP when I was a youth in a small town so I try to bring that same experience to the youths in the communities of Flagstaff.”

You can find him on his days off in the local hockey rinks “watching my kids play hockey or playing the sport that they chose for the week!” He’s an avid outdoorsmen who spends his fall hunting ducks and geese.

Thank you to the Sponsors for making this Special Salute to the RCMP possible.

Town of Hardisty 780-888-3623 Thanks, Officers!

THE

JAMES INSURANCE GROUP

Ph:888-385-3654 www.tjig.ca Hardisty, Lougheed, Sedgewick & Killam

BERGUM’S OILFIELD SERVICE Sedgewick 780-384-3687 Benchmark

Killam RCMP Detachment Members

Meet the Detachment members Constable Calvin LeBlanc Cst. Calvin LeBlanc came to the Killam Detachment at the end of July 2020. Calvin hails from Fredericton, New Brunswick, he grew up and attended college there, achieving his Criminology degree at St. Thomas College.

Calvin is a skilled basketball player, he played through high school and college, and even played on team New Brunswick.

He also enjoys reading, and says he enjoys watching all kinds of sports.

LeBlanc says he was immediately struck by the friendliness of his other Detachment members, and has received offers to help him in whatever he needs. It’s his first time living in a smaller rural area, but he is really enjoying living and working in the region.

780-374-3748

5124 50 Street DAYSLAND LISA LAYDEN Thanks to all our local RCMP members!

DALLAS OBERG AUTO 4917 50 St Forestburg 780-582-3530

Andreassen Borth Michael Borth 5014 50 St. Killam

780-385-3670

Daysland Branch 780-374-3951

Constable Kirk Rafuse Cst. Kirk Rafuse joined the detachment in the fall of 2020.

Kirk’s posting to Killam was a last-minute surprise, as he was scheduled to arrive in St. Paul.

He hails from a small town in Nova Scotia, where his father worked for over 20 years as an RCMP Auxiliary.

Hockey was a very big part of growing up for Kirk, he played Junior A at age 16 in goal, then moved to the Quebec Major Junior league, before being recruited to play with the Nipissing University Lakers. He also played for the Truro Bearcats.

Killam 825-300-0049

Wagon Wheel Motel 780-385-3838 KILLAM

780-385-3563

DAYSLAND PHARMACY 5023-50 St Daysland

780-374-3900

Dependable is what we do.

Highway 13 and 51 Avenue Killam

780-385-3652

Constable Brett McFarlane Cst. Brett McFarlane arrived at the Killam Detachment March 2022, saying he couldn’t be more delighted to be starting his RCMP career in rural Alberta.

Brett spent eight years in the Canadian Armed Forces.

He grew up near Langley, BC, and joined the army at age 23. He’s travelled the world through his service in the army.

Brett is married with two children, his youngest was born just after arriving here in Flagstaff County!

He says, “I’m grateful to be in the community, with friendly people, and doing this type of policing. I feel really fortunate to be here.”

The Apothecary Shoppe Forestburg

780-582-3501

780-385-3977

HARDISTY

LAKEVIEW LIQUOR STORE 780-888-2488 Thanks, Officers!

Chris’s Waterwell Servicing Killam 780-385-3165

Constable Logan Ryder Cst. Logan Ryder arrived at the Killam Detachment December 2023 after graduating from Depot.

He was born and raised in Toronto.

Logan has a degree in Criminal Justice and worked his way through university at various customer service positions. He applied to the RCMP after realizing that he genuinely likes helping people. A few friends work working with the Ontario Provincial Police, but he was more drawn to the RCMP. After graduating, Logan chose Alberta as his first-choice for a posting. Coming to Killam was his first time in a rural community, and he’s finding it very friendly, and says he loves the diversity of rural policing.

Thank you to the Sponsors for making this Special Salute to the RCMP possible.

Sedgewick Branch 780-384-3912

www.flagstaff.ab.ca

780-384-4100

The Town of

COUTTS HARDWARE Forestburg 780-582-3556

Safety is a priority in our community.

We salute our protective services officers.

Open extended hours to serve you through harvest.

7-6 Monday to Friday and 8-4 Saturday

Killam

780-385-3993

(780) 879-3927

Hardisty Terminal We Salute the RCMP and Peace Officers serving our region!

Killam

780-385-3050 Take out/Dine in

Flagstaff County Peace Officers have been serving the residents and communities of Flagstaff County for more than six decades. These days, Flagstaff County employs two Peace Officers whose primary objectives are to protect County infrastructure by upholding road bans, to conduct regular patrols to enforce provincial statutes and municipal bylaws, and to perform inspections to ensure the safety of both commercial and farm vehicles.

County roads are a major investment by our taxpayers, so it is important that Peace Officers enforce weights and measures to ensure that all drivers in Flagstaff County are operating within legal allowances, therefore protecting the infrastructure from damage and increasing the safety of all motorists.

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement ensures large trucks are safer and compliant with Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulations. Protection of roads through maximum vehicle weights allowed is also supported through inspections.

In addition to patrolling County roads, Peace Officers offer patrol services to urban municipalities through a Peace Officer Agreement, which permits them to enforce the Traffic Safety Act within that municipality’s jurisdiction. Peace Officers maintain strong relationships and work closely with other agencies such as the RCMP, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Fish & Wildlife, and fire departments throughout the region.

Killam Branch Main Street, Killam

780-385-3731

Killam

780-385-3766

Prichard Plumbing Forestburg

780-582-2220 Thank you!

5002 47 Ave W, Sedgewick

Peace Officer Skyler Zelinski Skyler was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, but grew up in Red Deer. He’s been in Flagstaff for 14 years.

Skyler and his wife and three daughters make their home in Daysland, where he also serves as the Deputy Chief of the Daysland Fire Department.

He really enjoys playing golf, watching Blue Jays games, spending time with his family, and is an avid reader.

780-384-3606

Campbell McLennan

CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP • RAM

Formerly Fountain Tire

Highway 13 Killam

780-385-3791

Trucking SEDGEWICK

780-384-3065 Bob, Glo & Team

Peace Officer Aaron Young

Highway 13 - Killam Killam, Alberta

780-385-2121

From all the staff:

We Salute the RCMP and Peace Officers!

780-385-2121 SALES•SERVICE•PARTS

Fee & Sons

Funeral Home & Crematorium Thank you to all RCMP and Peace Officers for your hard work!

Killam

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Aaron Young is Flagstaff County’s newest Peace Officer, but brought a wealth of experience to the job when he started in the spring of 2024.

Aaron’s had a 16-year career in law enforcement, working as a correctional peace officer, training instructer, community peace officer, and conservation officer.

He came to Flagstaff County from Red Deer, and says when he looked into the open Flagstaff County Peace Officer position he saw a lot of potential and a lot that appealed to him.

He loves to cook when he’s not working, and says, “Flagstaff looks like a place I want to stay.”

Thank you to the Sponsors for making this Special Salute possible.

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780-582-2411 Your old-fashioned Hometown bar

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Killam 780-385-3014

The Community Press, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - Page 19

Area 53 Raceway weekend bracket races draw both racers and spectators LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTOS

The friendly and welcoming environment at Area 53 Raceway sees a lot of new racers including this driver from Texas who happens to be working in Alberta, and trying out a new “toy” on the track.

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Area 53 Raceway held bracket racing on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24 and 25, at their track west of Forestburg, attracting plenty of drivers and spectators.

The eighth-mile track is run completely by volunteers, and attracts racers from all over the province, and even some out-of-province drivers.

Bracket racing has drivers compete against each other and their own estimates of their times, and features a number of classes.

With a variety of eye-popping vehicles, including a motorcycle, the races make for a great afternoon’s entertainment, especially for car enthusiasts.

Area 53 is right in the middle of their 2024 season, their next race is the biggest of the season, it’s the fourth annual Steven Chapman Memorial.

Chapman was the son of Wayne and Janice Chapman, and was an Area 53 racing enthusiast until his life was taken in a motorcycle accident around five years ago.

The year after his accident, his parents approached Area 53 with the idea of holding a memorial race for Steven, and since then it’s grown exponentially.

Racers from all over come to celebrate what Chapman loved, and his uncle Andrew runs a vehicle owned by Wayne and Janice.

This year there will also be a Jet Car featured that weekend, something well worth coming out for.

Over each season the Area 53 crew finds something to work on, and since opening have turned the track into a preferred destination for many in the eighth-mile racing scene.

You’ll see all kinds of vehicles at Area 53, from custom roadsters to dragsters and even to local drivers, like Team Lohr from Daysland (below). Sunday’s races including a burnout contest (right) which was lots of fun for spectators and drivers alike!

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FOR FOR SALE SALE

SEED SALE SEEDFOR FOR SALE

The family of Verna Gibb would like to thank everyone who supported us during Verna's illness and death. Your words and deeds meant more than you will ever know. We would like to acknowledge the wonderful care Verna received at the Camrose Chemo Clinic. She spent many hours there and always commented on the staff's kindness. We also want to recognize the staff at Killam General Hospital. You were extraordinary. We witnessed your compassion, patience and tenderness. You made a long, gruelling journey a bit easier and in the end, you comforted us as well.

The Tofield Floor Curling Club invites all seniors 50+ to join us for the start of our fall and winter season of floor curling. We will be starting September 9th, and go till next summer. Every Monday at 1:00 pm in the Community Hall. For more information, please call Ralph @ 780-662-4555 TM35C

in Killam Large Keller china cabinet (approx. 2001) glass doors, glass shelves, mirrored back, lights up.

2 separate pieces, top & bottom Approx. 7 ft tall.

Pretty heavy - will need truck and 2 people will be picked up from garage/driveway. $100.

Text 780-336-3422 if interested.

ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888-483-8789.

All our gratitude, Bill, Shauna, Tammy and Bud ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Free Chokecherries! **No Saskatoons** Cucumbers, Beans, Beets, Carrots, and Potatoes are Ready!!

Off Highway 13 Turn North on RR 122 go North 3 Miles Helen Tanton 780-888-6800 BRUDERHEIM COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE LOCATED AT MORAVIAN CHURCH COMPOUND FROM 9AM TO 6PM PLEASE CALL 780 707 0810 FOR DONATIONS.

Viking AA Group Meetings Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

Multi-Purpose Room at Viking Health Care Centre FOR SALE SALE FOR 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

Anybody who likes cherries: Brian’s Upick has some that are ready for picking.

Call 780-678-0053 for appointments and pricing.

Anybody who likes Swiss Chard: Brian’s U-pick has some that are ready for picking. Call 780-678-0053 for appointments and pricing. Potatoes are also ready!

GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE Garage Sale 4835 54 Ave., Viking Thurs Aug 29 & Fri Aug 30 from 10 am to 6 pm and Sat Aug 31 from 10 am to 3 pm.

Chilren's toys and clothes, household items, lights, furniture and more!

PUPPIES FOR FOR SALE PUPPIES 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.

FOR FOR RENT RENT HARDISTY: 2 BR furnished house for rent available now. $1200 plus electricity. Call or text 780-717-6783 55+ adult bungalow in Belvedere Gardens with a single attached garage. Two bedrooms. In floor heating, vaulted ceilings, open concept. Available September 1st. $1,400/month includes utilities, except power. 4527 55 Ave. Tofield, AB. Contact Dan 780-970-7908.

TM34P In Chipman, 2 bedroom, newly renovated.

Comes with fridge & stove, washer & dryer. Suitable for 1 person: non-smoker, no pets, references needed.

Text 587-785-9339.

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HELP HELPWANTED WANTED Standard Cockapoo puppies ready for furever homes. Excellent family and Companion dogs! Hypoallergenic/ Non-shedding Expected to be 35-45lbs fully mature. Veterinarian checked with first shots. 1200$ OBO. Call or Text 780982-8411

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Possible Relocation and Signing Bonus Offered.

SERVICES SERVICES Drywall Taping/ Ceiling Texturing 40 years experience on the job, from commercial buildings to new homes to home renovations. No job too small.

Experienced Killam drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job, big or small.

Don't want to do it yourself? - Give me a call! I also do ceiling textures.

Flagstaff Taping & Texturing Murray Cholowsky Call or text at 780-385-1251

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Excavator, Bulldozer, Grader, Skid Steer, Compactor, Manure Spreader. Serving Lamont County and Areas, custom corral cleaning, earth works, aggregate and excavation. Call Clayton @ 780.718.7479, or email at hawkeyeagservices@outlook.com.

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Specializing in Hail Damage Metal Roofing, Vinyl Siding, All Farm Structures, Metal and Building Restructuring.

Call Clint at 780-226-9693.

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Serving local area for 30 years.

CWB Covered and Fully Insured.

PRIVATE MORTGAGE LENDER. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-405-1228; www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca.

TMtfnc Clay-Con Construction Clayton Rauser 38+ year Journeyman Carpenter 780-385-5448 All Types of Renovations •Additions •Decks •Roofing •Concrete •Windows •Framing •5” Continuous Eavestroughs •Siding •and More!

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!

•Retired Medic •Locally Owned and Operated 587-987-7810

Mike & Dave Rv Inc. Service, Storage, Parts. Call us today! 780-415-5015 or visit our website: www.mdrv.ca **Located just 11 kms North of Tofield on Highway 834** Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Interior Painting. Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749

TRAVEL TRAVEL VISIT OSOYOOS, BC - A haven for snowbirds looking for milder winter weather and an abundance of activities! Hotel suites starting from just $750/month.

Learn more at www.osoyoossnowbirds.com; call the Osoyoos Visitor Centre at 1-888-6769667) or email: visit@destinationosoyoos.com to request digital information on wintering in Osoyoos.

Need to re-order: •Company Forms? •Invoices?

•Envelopes? •Business Cards?

•Posters? •Bookmarks? •Magnets?

•Score Cards? •Stamps? •Certificates?

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•Invitations? •Calendars? •And more!

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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY

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VBS wraps with Keepers of the Kingdom

Sir Henry (played by Ryley Gratrix), Maid Marilyn (played by Laura Burden), and Lady Beth (played by Josie Field) entertain parents and other visitors at the Friday, Aug. 23 wrap of Vacation Bible School at Killam Baptist Church. The week's theme was Keepers of the Kingdom, and the entire church was decorated as a medieval castle.

daily for a set of armour symbolizing their theme.

Their Hope Mission fundraiser brought in $493.35. Many thanks to those who donated.

Thanks to parents and grandparents for bringing their children (68 registered) as well as all the many volunteers donating their time.

The VBS Team enjoyed connecting with the children in their communities in the various activities.

They are looking forward to VBS next year. Watch for details next summer.

Killam Baptist Church hosted the Vacation Bible School Program Keepers of the Kingdom from Monday, Aug. 19, to Friday, Aug. 23.

They learned about the Armour of God in the Bible (Ephesians 6) along with the gospel message. They enjoyed singing songs, Bible Lessons, memorizing scripture verses, puppet shows, dressing up in costumes, games, crafts, science experiments, and skits Lady Beth, Maid Marilyn, and Sir Henry engaged them all with their search for the true chalice.

Participation contest draws were held

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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Fall-Harvest Machinery Consignment Auction

2010 DRV Mobile Suits 36 TKSB3 T/A 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer w/ 4 Slide Outs Lund 15' Alum. Boat w/ Mercury 9.9 Hp Engine & Trailer 2000 Hummer Quad Electric Bike Generators

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

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Suzuki 125 Honda XR70

H #16 E S Y S O 11 C O 14 16 , 2024 Location: Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 (1 Mile East of Hwy 834) South Side of the Road

Phone: (780) 208-2508 Office Aaron Olson - (403) 913-9644 - Allen Olson - (403) 783-0556 We are now accepting Listings for this Sale.

Any items prelisted by September 11th will be included in our Sales Posters, Newspaper & Radio Advertising, Web Page & Social Media.

Selling equipment to all four Western provinces and the Northern USA.

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Owners Phone Number: 780-645-0352 Information Regarding Viewing, Office Trailer, Removal & Terms are on our Website at www.allenolsonauction.com

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd.

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The Community Press, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - Page 25

Local Ethan Harty now three-time fiddling champion Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Ethan Harty of Lougheed travelled to Whitehorse this past week to compete in the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championship.

Prior to the weekend, Harty was a two-time winner, looking for and winning his third Grand

Master Championship title on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Harty was one of the 10 finalists named out of a field of 35 top Canadian fiddlers.

This year’s competition and ceremony was also live streamed on Facebook.

This was the first time that the competition was held in the North, and

along with the Grand Masters event this year, youth fiddlers from across the territories and northern BC performed as part of a Pan-Northern Youth Fiddle Summit.

The organizing group was the Yukon-based ‘Fiddleheads.’

Harty first picked up a fiddle at six years of age, and in the intervening

years, has won the Alberta Open Champion, in 2006; Grand North American Old-Time Fiddle Champion in 2019; was a finalist in 2017 and 2018 in the Canadian Grand Masters, and was named 2019 and 2022, and now 2024 Canadian Grand Master Champion Fiddler.

Ethan is now 22, a fa-

ther of two, and an accomplished blacksmith, running his own shop called Harty Locomotive

Works Ltd., where he does custom and commercial forging, and also runs classes.

Sunday, September 29 7 pm Wainwright Communiplex Theatre

PHOTO FROM CANADIAN GRAND MASTERS FIDDLING ASSOCIATION

Ethan Harty of Lougheed (centre) won the 2024 Canadian Grand Master Champion Fiddler for the third time.

Presenting his trophy is (left) Colin MacDonald - President, Fiddleheads, Yukon 2024 host team, and Mark Sullivan - President CGM.

700 – 2nd Ave., Wainwright, AB Proceeds from this show support Grace United Church.

Tickets and full tour schedule available by calling the Scott Woods Band Office (toll free) at 1-855-726-8896, or, online at www.scottwoods.ca

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Winner of 2024 Ladies Open in Sedgewick (;&,7,1* 1(:6 &)! ,0" ,Ŗ,- &)) * /!), ( +,4 "-10

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Congratulations to Aleska Johnson, who won the Sedgewick Ladies 2024 Open Tournament. Congratulations also to Val Tym, who won a quilt donated by Verna Steil, with proceeds of $390 going to Breast Cancer Research. The Sedgewick Golf Club is grateful for its many generous donors who help keep them going. Above: Kari Sanders from the Sedgewick Golf Club presents Aleska Johnson with the trophy for winning the 2024 Ladies Open tourney on the weekend.

HOMEWISE REALTY

Ralph Soldan REALTOR

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Excellent Value on this 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Home with a 22' x 24' Garage. Upgrades include Fresh Paint, Flooring, Appliances, Kitchen Cabinets, Gas Fireplace Metal Roof. $215,000 realtor.ca MLS E4393302

2400 sq. ft. 2 Storey Home Located Only a Couple of Blocks from the Golf Course. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms.

Attached Garage Features 2 Insulated Garage Doors & Additional Side Door. $449,000 realtor.ca MLS E4402769

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Excellent Value! Great Family or Retirement Home with attached Garage and 24' x 30' ft Shop/Garage. ome has been well maintained and upgraded in recent years. Value priced property in a great location. $139,500 MLS E4398087

Priced to Sell! Less than Apprised Value!

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Garage on 80 Acres of Agricultural Land in the County of St. Paul Only Minutes from Lac Sante. $644,000 MLS E4397770

The Community Press, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - Page 27

New Year, New Beginnings Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!

During the 2023-2024 school year, BRSD served approximately 5,812 students in 32 schools/programs including 10 Hutterite Colony Schools, Battle River Centre for Alternative Learning, the Camrose Women’s Shelter, Pre-K and French Immersion for grades K-12.

In BRSD, the majority of our students come from farms, acreages, villages and small towns in a predominantly rural setting which has a total population of about 47,961 people (based on 2021 population estimates from Alberta Municipal Affairs).

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 3.

Please download our Calendar and Education Plan from our website: www.brsd.ab.ca

BRSD Senior Leadership Team

BRSD Senior Leaders and Directors

Board of Trustees

(L-R) Rhae-Ann Holoien, Superintendent; Natasha Wilm, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources; Imogene Walsh, Secretary-Treasurer; Stephen Hoyland, Assistant Superintendent - Education Services School Name

Grades Location

Principal

Assistant Principal

Bashaw Battle River Alternative Centre for Education (BRACE) Bawlf C.W. Sears

K-12 1-12 K-12 PreK-4

Bashaw Camrose Bawlf Tofield

Craig Dimond Mark Chanasyk April L'Heureux Adam Madsen

Chelsea Niederlag

Camrose Composite High (École)

9-12

Camrose

Shane Gau

Camrose Women's Shelter Central High Sedgewick

1-12 1-12

Camrose Sedgewick

Mark Chanasyk Richard Cowan

Charlie Killam (École)

6-8

Camrose

Andrea Gutmann

Chester Ronning Colony Schools Daysland Forestburg Hay Lakes Jack Stuart Killam Public New Norway North Star Outreach Round Hill Ryley Sifton (École) Sparling

K-5

Camrose

K-12 K-12 1-12 PreK-5 K-9 K-12 10-12 K-9 K-9 PreK-5 PreK-5

Reid Lansing Nathan Pederson Margaret Carlson Daysland Wes Wilson Jennifer Thomas Forestburg Calvin Anhorn Dr. Tony Rice Hay Lakes Lloyd MacKenzie Karla Koleba Camrose Todd Sieben Erica Easton Killam Keely Nelson Janna Freadrich New Norway Kelly Arial Steven Searle Tofield Zenovia Lazaruik Round Hill Brian Horbay Ryley Maria Schaade Camrose Kathleen McLennan Terry Kennedy Camrose Jonathan Skinner Denise Read

Tofield

5-12

Tofield

Zenovia Lazaruik

Viking

K-12

Viking

Tracy Doerksen

Adam Troitsky Corina Doyle Chad Kendall Paula Neuman Sandra Wills Madison Nickel Donna Elaschuk Sabrina Heydorn

As we begin the 2024-25 school year, these are our key focus areas of the 2024-27 Education Plan:

1. Learning Success for All: Ensuring that every student receives adequate support and resources to thrive while continuing to build a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy 2. Enhance High Quality Learning and Working Environments: Building a positive school culture and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for students and staff 3. Well-Being: Promoting inclusive Karen Gartner environments and prioritizing the Jennifer Erick (Acting) mental and physical health of all students and staff

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WHEN THAT DAY HAS FINALLY COME

WE’RE HERE TO MAKE SURE YOU’RE COVERED Who would have imagined, those many years ago when you sent your little one off to kindergarten, that this day would come? They are grown and off to college with a gleam in their eye; ready to take on the world. Excitement all around, and maybe a few tears. While you are making lists, packing the car, and figuring out budgets and accommodation, don’t forget to consider insurance coverage for their belongings and liability. Most homeowners insurance coverage includes some coverage for your post secondary student while they are full time at university or college, but depending on their circumstances that may not be the best option. Limits of coverage and other considerations may mean you need to look further.

Good news, though – a tenants insurance policy for them is priced very reasonably and easy to put in place.

S. James Agencies (Killam) Ltd. 780-385-3654

Sedgewick Land & Insurance THE

780-384-3639

INSURANCE GROUP

780-888-3999 / 780-386-3741

JAMES Battle River Agencies, Hardisty & Lougheed www.tjig.ca

Insurance brokers are licensed professionals who work for you, not for the insurance company.