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Wilma the hawk hobnobs with the locals Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

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Predator Bird Services Wildlife Technician and licensed falconer Isaac Hickling stands with Wilma the Harris's Hawk during Claystone Waste's annual open house on Wednesday, August 21.

Wilma, a ten-year-old Harris’s Hawk of Predator Bird Services, was a popular attraction during Claystone Waste’s annual open house on Wednesday, August 21. Predator Bird District Manager for Western Canada Garrett Richaud, originally from Forestburg, said they have over 200 birds. “We work at sites all over North America, a lot of landfills, airports, and industrial sites,” Richaud said. Predator Bird Services breed, hatch, raise, and train most of their birds. “They are all trained when they're young. We breed and hatch the majority of our own work raptors. They are classically trained falconry birds from a young age. They are first taught to stand on glove, to jump for food, fly around, and fly back to us,” he said. Training begins once they have adult feathers, and is often completed before they reach one year of age. “Training starts as soon as they're hard-penned (when new feathers have fully grown and the quills have hardened), basically, once they have adult feathers and can fly. A lot of them train fairly quickly. In a few weeks, you can pretty much have a brand new bird trained pretty well. They wouldn't even be a year old when they're fully trained,” Richaud said. The raptor’s job is to chase away birds hanging around the landfill, mainly migratory seagulls that can cause numerous problems. “We fly them around site to scare the gulls away, and keep the gulls out of the working face. There’s the risk that when there's too many around, the operators can get motion sickness. As well, anytime birds gather in big numbers, there's the risk of them spreading disease. It’s also better for the gulls to find food at more natural sources, so keeping them out of places like this is good for them as well,” he said. Richaud said they cycle through raptors, but one bird can fly all day. “We're out here every day the landfill is open. We cycle through raptors, and they can pretty much work for the whole day. They like it,” he said.

Students will be heading back to school next week Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Students attending Battle River School Division (BRSD) schools and Holden Rural Academy (HRA) will be returning to the classrooms following the long weekend on Tuesday, September 3. This year there will no longer be early dismissal days, instead the staff meetings that were scheduled on the early outs in years previous have been added to the collaboration and professional learning days for teachers.

“This year there will be no ‘Early Dismissal’ days as staff meetings will be combined with Collaboration and Professional Learning days on eight Fridays spread out during the school year,” said Adam Madsen, Principal of C.W. Sears Elementary School in Tofield. BRSD will no longer be sending report cards home with students, instead student’s grades will be viewed strictly online. “This year all schools in BRSD will be moving to Real-time Reporting. Printed report cards will no longer be sent home as a progress report and parents

instead will be able to view updates to marks and comments on progress through the PowerSchool digital platform,” Madsen said. This year C.W. Sears, teaching children from PreKindergarten to Grade 4, is hosting a welcome barbeque so that parents and families can meet the teachers during the first week. “To start off the school year C.W. Sears School will be hosting a Meet the Teacher/Welcome Barbeque on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.,” Madsen said. “2024/2025 is going to be another great year at C.W. Continued on Page 7

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Ryley residents complain of stench, Claystone Waste discovers technical glitch Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Residents in the Village of Ryley complained of a stench coming from Claystone Waste’s compost facility, which was caused by a technical glitch and is being remedied. “We've had a technical glitch that resulted in our system malfunctioning, and that caused some of our process to not operate in its intended purpose, and as a result, the byproduct was an odour,” said Chief Executive Officer Corey Popick. Claystone’s news release apologized for the smell, saying the odour was significantly higher than normal. “All of us at Claystone Waste extend our sincere apologies to the residents of Ryley and Beaver County who have been affected by the compost odours coming from our

facility over the past week. We recognize that it has been a challenging situation for you to deal with, especially during the summer when you want to spend time outdoors. “The odours coming from our site have been significantly higher than usual. At first, we believed it was the result of weather conditions that were trapping odours in the lower atmosphere, similar to what it was doing with the smoke and moisture causing the fog and humidity we experienced last week. “While this certainly didn’t help the situation, after continued investigation through the weekend, we discovered that the cause of the increased odours was due to a technical glitch that caused our aeration system to not operate properly. Proper aeration is important as it ensures

the organics decompose in an aerobic state, which reduces the generation of smell. The smell that can be described as ‘rotten’ allowed us to diagnose the problem: a lack of oxygen going into the primary piles,” the release said. Popick said they bypassed the technical glitch, controlling the system in manual mode. “We have the ability to control the system handson until we can get it repaired, and the appropriate contractors are in the process of doing that,” he said. “We've identified the glitch, now we're working on redundancy measures as well. If and when something like that happens again, there's redundancy controls in place to prevent an odour event. The goal is to be proactive to prevent reoccurrence,” he said. Claystone is working to

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create an online form to simplify the process for submitting complaints. “We are in the process of developing a new online form for people to submit any concern or complaint quickly and easily. This will assist us with gathering any information to help us better understand the issue and resolve it quickly. “We take resident concerns very seriously and it is important for us to know if you are experiencing something unusual so we can investigate. We cannot stress enough the importance of residents contacting us directly with any concerns as this helps us track and monitor the types and locations of concerns, which supports us in taking the appropriate measures to address the issue,” the release says. Claystone’s annual open house was held

Wednesday, August 21 and provided tours of the compost facility and the landfill. Popick said they usually see about 50 to 100 people attend. “We have an open house every year. Usually we try to do it in the sum-

mertime, because the climate is a little bit more amenable, and it's usually more predictable to provide tours. We used to hold it in the spring, but it would rain too much, so we got shut down on tours,” Popick said.

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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

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Craig Dimond Mark Chanasyk April L'Heureux Adam Madsen

Chelsea Niederlag

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Shane Gau

Camrose Women's Shelter Central High Sedgewick

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Camrose Sedgewick

Mark Chanasyk Richard Cowan

Charlie Killam (École)

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Andrea Gutmann

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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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Tofield Legion hosts another successful golf tournament Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The Tofield Legion’s annual fundraiser golf tournament held on Saturday, August 24, at the Tofield Golf Course and Campground saw 16 teams par-

ticipating, which is a few more than usual. A Tofield Legion member said that 48 golfers had signed up by the time the early bird deadline had passed. The golf tournament is one of the major fundraisers for the Legion, and the

money raised goes towards operating and maintaining the Legion building. “The funds go into general revenue; trying to keep the building going. An old building needs lots of maintenance,” said Le-

gion president Jim Warren. There were no declared winners of this golf tournament, as this year the Legion decided to adjust the tournament. “This year we changed the format from winning the tournament to more of a ‘we're going to have fun’

tournament. “We still have prizes for the longest drive, longest putt, closest to the pin, and we also have a fun one called into the drink, and that's for anybody who puts their ball into the water on number four, they get entered into a

draw, so that’s a bit of a fun thing,” said a Legion member. “We’re grateful for all the golfers that came out and participated. We really thank our business community, who support us. Without them, we couldn’t do it,” Warren said.

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Tofield RCMP short staffed, acting commander soon to be stationed elsewhere Kari Janzen Staff Reporter The Tofield RCMP Detachment has been facing staffing issues in recent months, and current acting commander Cpl. Kenneth Petruik said the lack of officers in Tofield can be attributed to RCMP staffing. “To put it bluntly, RCMP staffing is failing to give us adequate resources to ensure police and public safety in Beaver County. Tofield is supposed to have four constables, one corporal, and one sergeant. Currently we only have two constables. Cpl. Rafferty has been doing an excellent job at being the OPS NCO (Operations Non-Commissioned Officer), and is still taking investigational files to help out the frontline constables, however this isn’t sustainable long term,” Cpl. Petruik said. At the last Village of Holden council meeting held Monday, August 19, Cpl. Petruik provided the quarterly report and an update on the detachment. “We're still extremely short staffed. We have one member from Ontario slated to come here, however, his house has been on the market for seven months, and he's not able to move the property for whatever reason, so that's delaying his transfer. We also have another cadet in depot that was slated to be here in October, however, he had some operational issues in depot, and he has

to go back for a couple of weeks and redo training, which is going to push him back until the end of October, I believe, until he actually gets here. We're doing the best we can, but we have limited resources,” he said. Cpl. Petruik assumed command in Sgt. Cameron Paul’s position in mid-June this year on a part time basis for up to three months, as the previous commander is currently undergoing some disciplinary action. Cpl. Petruik’s last day in Tofield is Friday, September 6, although he hopes to apply for the position if and when it is posted. “Unfortunately, my last day here is on September 6 before I’m forced into a transfer to Gleichen. I would like to thank the members of the community for the warm welcome and making me feel immediately at home. When the sergeant job is officially posted, I’ll make every effort I can to come back here. Growing up in Smoky Lake, I consider this area home to me,” he said. Cpl. Petruik said the new acting commander will be a retired member and will start his rotation on Thursday, September 12. Mayor Tyler Beckett asked how long the staffing issue may last, and Cpl. Petruik said there is no specific date available. “There are no hard timelines. We're relying on a lot

overtime for members in the surrounding areas but unfortunately members coming from Leduc, Fort Saskatchewan, and Sherwood Park area are not super familiar with these areas. I'm working on trying to get them on the road and familiar with the communities here, but it's hard, because they are just here for a shift or two, and then they're gone and back to their own units,” he said. Chief Administrative Officer Rosemary Offrey asked if Sgt. Paul’s position has been posted, but Cpl. Petruik said not yet. “Part of the problem with that is the previous commander is facing some disciplinary issues, so until those matters are addressed, that position is kind of locked in. And my understanding is that they can't put another member in until these issues are dealt with,” he said. “I love my time working here. I want to stay here, but my secondment ends September 6. Unfortunately, I'll be going to Gleichen, but when they post this job, I have full intentions of applying for it and hopefully get the permanent sergeant’s job here. Small town policing is what I love. I’m from Smoky Lake, I’ve worked in Milk River. I love my time in small communities. This is kind of my niche and what I enjoy doing,” he said. In the quarterly report, Cpl. Petruik said traffic

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Transferring Hospitals Away Letter: Town should 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 a recent UCP townhall in Drayton Valley, Danielle Smith herwhen plans he to with the U.S.shared economy hours of Donald Trump rambling on with ter job remove Alberta Health Services (AHS) as the operator of some provincial hospiElon Musk on Twitter, or now X, the other was in power than the Biden/Harris 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.toJ.B. Pritzker as against a “loser,” scripted more obsession than one milturned itromp, into awith political designed rally her base ourripping 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 carearound workers, health and carebe advocates Liberals correct. have been conI’ll give him thathealth one, but theand tinuously sounding the alarm over. Friends of Medicare has repeatedly on But then we all know he’s justcalled hanging world costs have steadily increased since the government to him show leadership on urgent anduntil thorough workforce planning, around his full pension kicks in in 2019 so I can’t give any credit there. 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 care they need. Now, while so many health care professionals are who or what party in is control of the gov- tempt on his life in July, his plans for mass openly contemplating leaving the system, and the province, Premier Smith is deportation, and referred to Harris’ ouster ernment, no matter the country. Biden from Democratic to be Now Harris is an ultimate left even winger. choosing this moment to stoke moreof instability andthe uncertainty forrace 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 Walz is even further left. ship with our 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.” but ofTrump had theRecent boys washrooms of grade schools. polling showed that over three vention, quarters (78%) Albertans thinkbetter that start putting some issues out whichcare the This is so insane, but then again Trudeau the Premier should implement an immediate emergency increase in health 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 using the ensuing chaos to privatize as much as they can to forBut apparently it does for CNN comshe has taken during the past several profit interests. he public has been offeredmentators. no information to suggest that any of years. these reckless changes improve our health carebattle system, not simply drive As the linesand are drawn, maybe it’s While she has walkedwill 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. 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Back to School Continued from Cover Sears School! We are looking forward to seeing all of our returning and new students and hearing about their summer adventures!” Madsen said. The elementary school is also introducing the new curriculum for Grade 4 science, as well as piloting social studies curriculum for Grade 1 and Grade 3 students. Madsen said compared to last year, their student registration numbers are slightly lower. “This year, we have seen a slight decrease in enrollment to just under 285 students,” he said. “I am looking forward to continuing all of our great C.W. Sears School traditions including the Terry Fox Run, Halloween Activities, Christmas Concert and encouraging W.I.S.E choices through OWLstanding certificates and prizes. I am also looking forward to continuing our effective partnerships with Tofield School and community organizations and businesses,” Madsen said. Tofield School, instructing kids in Grades 5 to 12, is hoping to introduce esports in the second semester for students in Grade 11 and 12. “Esports, short for electronic sports, refers to competitive video gaming,” said principal Zenovia Lazaruik. “Players or teams compete against each other in games for recognition and prizes. Unlike casual gaming for fun, esports has an organized structure. Teams practice and compete in tournaments, leagues, and matches like traditional sports. We started an esports afterschool club last year at the Tofield Database. We are grateful for their support in the development of another sports opportunity for our students,” she said. Lazaruik also said they are continuing to offer mental health wellness support and leadership classes. “We know the importance of daily physical activity and mental health wellness to the health and wellbeing of all humans. We will continue offering all students Connect 15, a daily 15 minutes of mental health wellness. We also look forward to our Lead-

ership classes organizing fun and engaging activities throughout the school year,” she said. Lazaruik said they are still processing new registrations, and Tofield School’s enrollment numbers are looking similar to last year. This year six international students will be studying in Tofield. “We are celebrating the return of our Titans and welcoming our new grade 5 students, new students, and international students. We will have five full-time international students and one part-time student. They come to us from Japan, Belgium, France, and Thailand,” she said. As an encouragement to students returning to the classroom, Lazaruik says they are all working together to have a great school year. “As we start a new year, remember, ‘You got this, we got this.’ Together, we are building a positive learning environment for all students. Go Titans!” Lazaruik said. Ryley School, instructing kids in Kindergarten to Grade 9, is able to go feefree this year through a sponsorship from Clean Harbors. “Ryley School offers a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities designed to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and promote personal growth. Whether it’s through hands-on learning experiences, innovative projects, or collaborative activities, our goal is to inspire a lifelong love of learning in every student,” principal Maria Schaade said. HRA, a public charter school focusing on placebased education teaching grades 7-12, will be starting their third year in operation with 115 students. In their first year in 2022, 60 students attended HRA, and an additional 46 students attended last year. Principal Brent Anderson said that their hockey academy will be running again this year, and that the school is almost finished constructing a foods lab. “We are also offering dual credit courses this year in partnership with Northern Lakes College,” he said. This year Anderson said he is looking forward to seeing the students having an enjoyable school year, and encourages the students to try their best.

“Always try your best. Students don't always see the big picture and their in-

terests may change as they get older. You don't want to hamper your future aspira-

tions by not succeeding in a class that you may need to apply for certain pro-

grams at colleges, polytechnics, or universities,” he said.

Church Directory Bardo Lutheran Church Salem Mennonite Church Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM 49232 Rge Rd 184 Tofield, AB Pastor Calvin Andringa Sunday Worship Services: In Person – 10:00 AM Streaming – 10:00 AM Livestream available at: tofieldalliancechurch.com

We find joy and hope when we are joined to and rooted in Christ!

Pr. Peter Beckman www.bardolutheranchurch.ca 780-662-2762 • 5907 - 49 Street 5609 48th St. - 780-662-3411

Sunday Worship Service 10:30am

Tofield United Church

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TOFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH 4619 - 57 Ave

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Lead Pastor:

Jon Stewart Children/Youth Pastor:

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Sunday Worship Service @ 10 am in person or via zoom/phone

for more information call 780.662.3471 or email tofieldunited@gmail.com

Pastor Mark Loewen 780-662-2365 Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am

St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Jim Corrigan Sunday Mass @ 11 A.M. 5523 - 50 st. Tofield, Ab.

Coffee and snacks after Mass, everyone welcome! Contact Wendy @ 780-232-5300

OPEN HOUSE You’re Invited! Clean Harbors Annual Open House

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Come and join us for refreshments and learn more about the Clean Harbors Ryley Facility by taking a tour, 50114 – Range Road 173, Ryley, Alberta. The Open House is intended to provide interested members of the community an opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussions.

Clean Harbors Canada, Inc. Ryley, AB “People and Technology Creating a Safer, Cleaner Environment”

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Ryley putting on a lemonade contest during Ry-Tof Slo-pitch tournament Kari Janzen Staff Reporter The Tofield Agricultural Society and the Beaver Heritage and Ag Society are once again hosting the annual September long weekend Ry-Tof Slopitch Tournament. Ryley Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) will be hosting a lemonade contest on Satur-

day, August 31 to discover the best lemonade in the village. “This year with Ry-Tof we really want to try and get more activities for the kids, just things for the kids to do while the parents are busy. It’s really exciting because one of the kids who attends our summer morning program asked if they could do a lemonade stand this year, and yes, ac-

tually we are!” Community programmer Emily Jones said. The lemonade booths will be set up by the concession stand on the Ryley Sports Grounds from 12-4 p.m. “We’re encouraging parents, or even children, to preregister, just so we know how many kids to expect. It was going to be downtown, but we have

now moved it to the concession stand, because there is going to be a lot more traffic over there, and will be more successful for the kids, which will be good,” Jones said. “People can purchase lemonade, and I'm making up little scorecards with

table numbers on it to try and keep track of things, and then I'll do a tally up the following Monday or Tuesday and announce a winner,” she said. Another addition to the Ry-Tof weekend in Ryley will be face painters at the Sports Grounds.

“We do have two face painters coming as well, and they can do about 15 an hour. We have two, so we should be able to get about 60, maybe 65 people done. I think that will be really exciting, and the kids are going to love it,” said Jones.

Youth centre planned for Tofield Vanessa Poitras A youth centre in Tofield is in the works. Finding a suitable location is the task at hand. Joshua Tyler, a Tofield resident said he has noticed youth and children hanging out in playgrounds quite late at night as well as in bank lobbies to use the wifi. He has expressed the need for a youth centre in town and he has received tremendous support from other community members. Volunteers have reached out offering help and supplies.

Donations such as furnishings, games tables, pool tables, arcade machines, Fooseball, and air hockey have all been offered since the planning process of the youth centre began. "It will be somewhere to go that is not the bank lobby, or not home. Somewhere where they (youth) can be themselves with guidance and no judgment." Tofield has over 500 students who are enrolled in K-9 and for over 20 years there has not been a youth centre in town. Some youth organizations are provided in town

with limited hours which may not be convenient for all families. The conceptualization of the youth centre will have business hours for after school and weekends. The plan is an open door policy where no purchases will be necessary but there will be options for snacks or coin slot type games. A safe place where youth can socialize and play. Tyler also expressed that once a location is decided upon he would like the youth and community members to be a part of the creation of the youth centre.

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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. Friendly Service, Give Us A Call”

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Back to School Wishing all the students in my constituency a safe and happy return to the classroom this year. I would also like to wish everyone a successful 2024/2025 school year!

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200 beavers taken out to protect road systems Patricia Harcourt

Beaver County is dealing with an increase in beaver populations resulting in the need to allocate more funds to control them. The county agreed at its Aug. 21 meeting of council to grant an additional $20,000 to the 2024 landflood and beaver control contract budget. This was done “to ensure consistent service delivery of the landflood control program and protection of the county’s road system,” said the report to council indicating more funds are needed. A further $5,000 was allocated for the use of beaver dam blasting services as a trial project. Jonathan Culbert, agricultural fieldman, explained the circumstances to council: “In 2024, there was an influx of beaver-related issues along county right-of-ways and drainage structures due to record high rainfall events in the spring months of May to June,” he said. It is the county’s responsibility to protect and maintain its road systems. Culbert said that “the county manages

drainage and beaver related issues where they affect or are imminently threatening, county roads.” The budget was depleted during the spring as the county worked to protect its roads. It meant ore funds were needed to continue this work in the summer and fall in the landflood and beaver control contract budget. Without more funds, he said the two programs might have to be suspended before the end of the year. Culbert said that, “This would leave the county unable to manage any beaver related issues along the roadways.” In drier years, the $80,000 provided in the budget for these issues was adequate to manage beaver as they impacted county roads. “However, when precipitation rates are high as we observed in May and June of 2024, beaver and drainage issues are more likely to occur,” he said. “To date, the county’s landflood and beaver control contractor has controlled over 200 problem beavers across the county in 2024,” Culbert said. Culbert told council that the current

Beaver County has authorized more money for beaver control after current funds ran out due to an influx of beavers caused by heavy spring rains. contractor is not able to blast beaver dams, and the county will be looking at several options to have this work done as a pilot project. “There are various locations throughout the county where beaver dams are impacting or will likely impact, the county’s infrastructure,” he said. “But

we are unable to remove the dams as they are inaccessible by equipment.” The county agreed with administration “to allocate a small budget towards dam blasting services so that the county can trial these services before allocating a larger budget in the future.”

Free mediation services for disputing neighbours as incidents in county rise Patricia Harcourt Disputes between neighbours are on the rise in rural Beaver County. As a result, the county wants to retain the services of a mediation service to help neighbours settle their disputes with one another. After hearing a report from Aimee Boese, manager for external relations and specific protects, at council’s Aug. 21 meeting, a motion by Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) was passed. The motion read: “That council consider authorizing administration to enter into an agreement with the Strathcona County Community Mediation Society to provide resident mediation services within Beaver County at no cost to the resident.” What the cost will be to the county depends on how many times the service is used, as it will be on a fee for service basis. Boese gave the example of costing between $1,500 to $2,000 if the service was used 10 times in one year.

“From time to time there can be challenges that arise between neighbours which negatively impact the desired quality of life,” stated Boese, in her report. “Sometimes there are issues that arise between neighbours over which the county does not have jurisdiction,” she explained. “When able, county employees do their best to assist with communication between neighbours and provide suggestions for appropriate actions that can be taken. “However, this is not always received favourably by the residents as it is not a resolution to the concern,” she said, noting the number of neighbour disputes have increased over the past few years. With few county resources to use for this issue, administration has looked into options “for landowner mediation services and communication tools,” she said. Strathcona County Community Mediation Society (SCCMS) provides services “to support the resolution of concerns in the community,” stated

Boese, adding the use of the service was discussed at the Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) the previous week. At this GPC meeting on Aug. 14, the committee recommended to council that the county provide the mediation service “at no cost to residents so that they can participate with no financial barriers.” Boese described the dispute resolution services, or mediation, as “readily accessible, confidential, and supplementary to existing legal and civil systems,” and delivered by trained and skilled mediators. County residents can access these services on a voluntary basis through a request or referral. She said that “mediation is offered in an unbiased and supportive environment.” SCCMS resources and tools could be posted on the county’s website and in communities for easy access. The mediation group currently provides services for Strathcona County and the Town of Beaumont.

Boese said the service has asked that the county provide facilities for use and mileage for the mediators. Once the county enters into an agreement with the service, county administration will develop internal procedures for program administration, referrals and sharing of communication materials. “When the county develops the Community Standards Bylaw, the mediation service will be included as one of the tools available to assist with neighbour disputes,” said Boese. She called this “another tool in the tool box,” noting there are some mediation services at the Tofield/Beaver West and Viking/Beaver East Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) offices. Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) called the mediation service “a value added thing that might help disputes between neighbours,” saying the county should “give it a try.”

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4 - Beaver County Chronicle, August 28, 2024

Beaver County asks RCMP about transfer from Tofield Patricia Harcourt

Beaver County Council wants the RCMP to reconsider a transfer of the Tofield Detachment’s acting commander, citing success in catching criminals and a proactive policing

approach as reasons. County council held a closed session discussion prior to deciding to advocate to keep the current interim chief, Cpl. K. Petruik, at the Aug. 21 regular meeting. Background information in the

Beaver County Victim Services hosts second street hockey tournament Vanessa Poitras On Saturday, Beaver County Victim Services with the help from HomeTime Realty, hosted their second street hockey tournament taking place on main street Tofield. Five teams participated in a round robin tournament. The first game starting at 10am and the games were finished by mid afternoon.

Jaylynn Umphrey created this tournament as a way to get community members participating in community events. "I played hockey for 22 years so I enjoy it, just wish we could get more teams out to play" said Umphrey. Registration was $120/team which included a barbeque lunch. Victim Services was the beneficiary of the event.

report to council states that Petruik, who has been the acting commander for the Tofield RCMP for only a twomonth period, will be transferred out in September. “Corporal Petruik has been the acting commander for the Tofield detachment since June 2024,” states Chief Administrative Officer Kayleena Spiess. “Despite his short tenure, he has consistently demonstrated true community based policing and commitment to small rural communities. “Under his leadership, the detachment has successfully apprehended criminals in Beaver County, thereby enhancing community safety.” Spiess asked the county to conduct “an advocacy effort to have him stay at the detachment.” The report also noted that Petruik “has developed excellent working relationships with the county’s chief administrative officer and has proactively sought the council’s input on community policing priorities.” The Town of Tofield has already corresponded with Staff Sergeant John Pike, who is in charge of RCMP staffing, asking that Petruik’s transfer be reconsidered.

Following suit, Division 2 Councillor Lionel Williams made a motion as per administration’s recommendation: “That council consider authorizing the Reeve to forward correspondence to RCMP Chief Superintendent Gary Graham and Staff Sergeant John Pike requesting reconsideration of Acting Commander Corporal K. Petruik’s transfer out of the Tofield RCMP Detachment.” The motion was passed and was followed by another successful motion from Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) for both Graham and Pike to be invited to a future meeting of county council “to discuss RCMP detachments and their staffing in Beaver County.” Administration asked if council would prefer to have the discussion at a Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) meeting, but Smook preferred it be held in the more public forum of county council. GPC is a public meeting, but is not broadcast so only people physically attending the meeting could hear it. Smook preferred having the discussion during county council as the meeting is broadcast via livestream and more people could watch, he said.

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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

Formerly

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Back to School Tip: Recycle your empty bottles and juice boxes at the

Tofield Bottle Depot We are located at

5304 - 56 St.

Tip: Good luck, have fun and stay safe! Tofield, Alberta • 780-662-0165

We sort your bottles!

Tip: Remind your child to wait for the bus to stop before approaching it from the curb.

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Tip: Pack a healthy lunch to give your body enough fuel throughout the day. Tofield

School

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Please go to the website for information on timetable changes and new registration dates.

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Back to School Tip: Remember to protect your head & wear your helmet.

Tip: Set-up a quiet place for your child to do homework.

Tip: Look both ways before crossing the street.

Tofield Autobody

TOFIELD SPIRITS BEER & LIQUOR STORE

780-662-3432

780-662-4400

Tip: Know and follow your school rules, security and safety measures.

Tip: Turn off electronic devices before bedtime.

D & D Septic Services Monday - Friday 9AM to 5PM / Saturday 10AM to 3PM

1-866-662-0085 Tip: Set priorities for after school activities, chores, and homework.

Tofield Car, RV, & Truck Wash RV storage available

780-913-5318 Tip: Know your learning style (auditory, visual, or kinesthetic), it will help!

Ryley: 780-663-2147 Camrose: 780-679-9219 Cell: 780-984-2000 Tip: Study a little every day to lighten your workload.

John Daoust Shingle Co. 780-662-4901

VMJ Custodial Services 780-603-0710

Tofield, Alberta 780-662-3334 Tip: Be smart with your money now, not 4 years from now.

Ask us about student discounts!

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Tip: Encourage a regular homework time and discourage distractions.

780-662-4091

Tip: Keep your locker clean to help you stay organized.

Tip: Take proactive steps by checking your grades regularly.

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REMEMBER WHEN Antique flying machine Jerry Kallal of Tofield attended the Vegreville Fly-In on Sunday, August 7, and found he had won a trophy for having the oldest plane in attendance, a 1946 Taylor Craft. This photo appeared in the Tofield Mercury on August 18, 1977.

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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. HEALTH HEALTH

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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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ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT IS HIRING: Parts Technicians, Sales Consultant, Agriculture & Heavy Equipment Techs - Journeyman, Apprentices and Sales roles. View Open Roles www.rockymtn.com/careers. 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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Roy's Handyman Services. Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Call 780-232-3097

Hawkeye Ag Inc. Custom Corral Cleaning. 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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COLLECTOR/ ENTREPRENEUR PURCHASING COINS & COLLECTIONS! CASH PAID! ROYAL CANADIAN MINT COINS, collections, rare & old coins, silver & gold coins, jewelry, nuggets, bullion, sterling, gold & silver! 306-774-2420.

Specializing in Hail Damage Metal Roofing, Vinyl Siding, All Farm Structures, Metal and Building Restructuring. Call Clint at 780-226-9693. AA Affordable Contracting. 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? •Menus? •Receipts? •Letterheads? •Invitations? •Calendars? •And more! THE COMMUNITY PRESS 780-385-6693 production.cp@gmail.com WEEKLY REVIEW 780-336-3422 vikingreview@gmail.com TOFIELD MERCURY 780-662-4046 adsmercury@gmail.com LAMONT LEADER 780-895-2780 lmtleader@gmail.com

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The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - Page 17

Claystone Waste hosts annual Open House

Tofield Hearing Clinic Tuesday, September 3, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Claystone Waste's annual open house was held Wednesday, August 21 and provided tours of the compost facility and the landfill, and a food truck onsite provided food complimentary of Claystone.

BEAVER COUNTY FIRE SERVICES Public Message Regarding the Need for Adequate Fire Insurance “Suffering as a family through the aftermath of a structural fire is traumatic enough. Life’s consequence shouldn’t be a lottery made up of winners and losers based on residential insurance coverage.”

Tofield Medical Clinic

1-877-313-5582 Are you experiencing hearing loss from working in noise? We can help!

Beaver Emergency Services Commission is the administrative body responsible for providing fire and emergency services for those living within Beaver County, Tofield, Ryley, Holden and Viking, plus the Hamlets of Bruce and Kinsella. Rate payers frequently ask: Why don’t my taxes cover fire service? The quick answer is, they do, to a point. The taxes you pay through your Milrate cover the provision of a service, providing for a firehall, the availability of pumpers, tankers, support vehicles and equipment. It means that when you have a medical emergency, help will be arriving shortly. If you have a structure fire or a traffic accident, or a wildland fire on your property, equipment is available a short distance away and multiple units may come from 2 or 3 Stations depending on the incident. The cost to have trained volunteer personnel attend with all the Personal Protective Equipment, breathing apparatus, specialized equipment to do the work, is an expense funded through fire service fees. This is why you get a bill. For an average structure fire, the costs can get prohibitive in a big hurry. Most fires of this nature are in excess of $5,000 and can be as high as $25,000. Grass and farmland fires can get away also and be big money to extinguish. It’s imperative you contact your insurance provider to make sure you have adequate coverage. It only costs a few extra $ per year ($25) to ensure the fire services rider is adequate. The cost is minimal but can be the difference between having peace of mind or adding financial insult to injury when you least expect it.

Muffled speech coupled with high pitched ringing, can be signs of noise induced hearing loss. A hearing test can help us determine what your hearing loss is from and compensation may be available. Call us today for more information!

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Village of Ryley to TOFIELD construct a dog park AUTOBODY Make sure they know you want your vehicle brought to

Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Residents of the village of Ryley will soon be able to exercise their dogs in an off-leash dog park within the Earth Academy Park, located on the outer northeast edge of the village. The Village is able to build two sides of the perimetre fence, as the other two sides are already up, and part of Clean Harbor’s fence. "Clean Harbors is building an eight-foot fence on the south side (of their property),” Chief Administrative Officer Glen Hamilton-Brown said during the Village’s last council meeting held Tuesday,

August 20. “It gave us the opportunity to add two sides, because we already have two sides built from their fence. If we attach it to that, and also get in on their contracting, we can get a lot cheaper deal,” he said. Council approved a maximum cost of $20,000 to have the fence constructed, though the bid is expected to be somewhere between 10 or $12,000. “We’re not committing $20,000 per se, that’s the maximum amount to the actual cost,” HamiltonBrown said. The Village will use funds from the Clean Harbors community enhance-

ment grant to pay for the cost of constructing the fence. Some councillors had questions about signage, specifically about liability and ensuring people are cleaning up after their pets, but Hamilton-Brown said they will cross that bridge when they come to it. “Well, that's the next step. From an operation standpoint, we'll figure out what we’ll need to do. Council wanted to move forward on it, the committee wanted to move forward it, a lot of people in the community wanted it, so we're doing it, and we'll figure that all out,” he said.

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Own your own cozy 2-bedroom mobile home situated on a private lot with a single-car garage. This property boasts an 8 x 22' deck, recently updated flooring and paint, generously sized rooms. $49,500 realtor.ca MLS E4373139

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

4504 56 Ave., Lamont

4705 48 St., Myrnam

4502 56A Ave., Vegreville

Pride of Ownership Shows throughout this Well Maintained 4 Bedroom Home with a Oversized 26' x 28' Garage. Recent upgrades, 12' x 20 Sunroom. Basement is 85 % Finished and Features High Efficiency Furnace in 2022, Central Vac. $359,000 realtor.ca MLS E4400988

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! Seller is Moving! Quick Possession! First Time on the Market! 1800 sq. ft. 5 Bedroom Bungalow with 3 Bathrooms on a Large 9982 sq. ft. Lot. Vinyl Fence, Oversized 28' x28' Heated Garage/Shop. $579,000 MLS E4387268

4607 57 St., Two Hills

29 562007 RNG RD 113 Rural Two Hills County

11010 TWP RD 562 Rural St. Paul County

WOW! .61 of an Acre-(26571.6 sq. ft.) Boasts a 1670 sq. ft. 4 Bedroom Home, located in the Friendly Community of Two Hills. Plenty of Room to Build a Garage/Shop, Garden Area. $239,000 MLS E4375968

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HUGH FLECK May 26, 1938 – Aug. 19, 2024 Hubert (Hugh) Fleck beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, brother, cousin and uncle and friend has left us. And what a loss it is. His love was a guiding force in our lives and the interest he took in us all will be sorely missed. Fiercely proud of his family, you knew he had your back, what more could we ask? If he met you and you took the time to briefly have a conversation with him, he remembered you. We have taken comfort in the memories you have shared with his family. Hugh Fleck was born in Macklin, SK. on May 26, 1938. He and Elaine (nee McNalley) were married on August 27, 1958 in Provost. He was the love of her life, and she was his. They made their first home in Provost, later moving to Edmonton, Camrose, and settling in Tofield in 1966. His job with Northwestern Utilities brought him to Tofield, later working for the Town of Tofield. Hugh and Uncle Val started a business, when they went their separate ways, he started Hugh Fleck and Sons, later becoming Tofield Excavating. Hugh worked primarily in the pipeline industry but did excavating and construction work. For many of those jobs one of sons worked alongside him. Hubert enjoyed his acreage spending countless hours tending his trees and creating a park like place for family to enjoy. Weddings, Hugh and Elaine’s 50th anniversary, legendary corn roasts, and family gatherings were held at their acreage. Restoring tractors was also a pastime he enjoyed. He had worked for Stan Reynolds in 1955 for one year. Hugh organized one Lindstrand auction sale on his property and often attended auction sales. A great opportunity to meet people and buy and sell tractors. Hugh saw the value of digital technology, another way to stay in contact with family and stay in the know. As one grandson stated “Grandpa was the first person I knew who had an iPhone.” That same grandson also became his technical support, Hugh’s big fingers didn’t always accommodate the tiny buttons! Family was very important to Hugh, time spent with Elaine, his kids, grandchildren and great-children was precious to him. He also liked to keep in contact with his relatives and had a great interest in family genealogy. Uncle Albert is going to miss his coffee buddy. Hugh enjoyed his coffee “crew”. He leaves to mourn his wife Elaine; four children Dean (Deb) Fleck, Darren (Michelle) Fleck, Deanna and (Edmund) Ferguson, and Michele (Daniel) Hearty; his grandchildren Larissa, Candice, Curtis, Treena, Joshua, Brandon, Sheldon, Kendra, Dustin; and 19 great-grandchildren; also his brothers Jack (Pauline), George (Pauline) and Valentine (Trudy). He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Dorothea Fleck; brother Donald; and infant brother Raymond; and sister Lorraine (Lorina Prediger). A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 26, 2024 at "The House" Church in Tofield, Alberta (5830 - 51 St.) with Pastor Peter Beckman officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to The Royal Alexandra Hospital ICU Unit, or to the Cross Cancer Institute.

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Ryley FCSS holds monthly market, end of summer vacation inhibits attendance Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Ryley Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) held their monthly market at the Community Resource Centre on Thursday, August 22, but

FCSS director Mickey Wilson said it was the quietest market they’ve ever had. “Everybody's on holidays. We also have quite a few vendors who are on holidays, and we knew that, but we hold the market anyway.

“We have four tables, plus a fruit and veggies vendor from Camrose. I think it's quiet because the last two weeks of August are the biggest holiday weeks, but we're not going to change our market date; it is what it is.

“But I would say this is the quietest market we've ever had, even of our very first one,” he said. A food truck was also on site, invited by FCSS to join the market. “We first invited them for Sports Day, and they were brand new that week. We had arrangements made with someone else who double booked, so we found these guys, and then we asked them if they would come to markets, and they said yes,” Wilson said. Ryley FCSS has also been holding a kids summer program three days a week, which Wilson said has been well attended. “I mean, we’re Ryley so we think it’s big, but we’ve been averaging about 8-10 kids every morning, from the ages of two to 10, and the majority of those in the lower age range. Today

we had 11 and all but four were under the age of five or six,” he said. “The moment you have two two-year olds, a three-year old, and a four-year old, it’s like, oh my god, we need 18 staff here! It gives you a whole new understanding on daycare ratios,” Wilson said. Parents drop off their kids, and Wilson said they’ve planned a change of activity every 20 minutes, which seems to work well. “Parents mostly don’t stay, even the two-year

olds, they just drop them off and go, sometimes there’s tears but they get over it pretty quick. The program has been great, we just go into every day with a plan, and are able to say, okay, that plan is out the window, if it’s raining, or even some of those hot days it was better to stay indoors,” he said. FCSS is also holding a back to school ice cream sundae party on Thursday August 29, to mark the end of the summer and transition to the start of a new school year.

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Ryley Pool teaches 275 kids swimming lessons this summer Kari Janzen Staff Reporter The Ryley Pool and Wellness Centre taught 275 kids swimming lessons during this summer season. The number of kids taught was down compared to the last summer the pool was open, 2022, but pool manager Susie Williams said they were still satisfied with how many they had. “The summer was good. We taught about 275 kids. Two years ago we taught 350. This year was just a little slower, but I think we lost a few people. They go elsewhere once you close down, but we're still happy with 275, that was a lot,” she said. Last year the pool was closed from mid-May to mid-October, waiting on parts for the pool’s pump, which took a long time in arriving, resulting in missing the entire summer.

This summer the pool had over 15 staff, as many young adults were interested in lifeguarding. “We employed a lot of kids for the summer, all trained and up to date on their qualifications. “The university age kids can go apply for jobs at the university and maybe get jobs there too for the winter. We had some kids that came in after they were trained, and I gave them

some hours, just so they can get some experience, but I didn't have enough hours to keep everybody employed who got trained. But they will probably work during this winter, and chances are they'll work next summer, then too,” Williams said. Williams said the extremely hot weather can send people to the lake, which can reduce their numbers at the pool, but

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5-6 p.m., and public swim from 6-8 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The pool is expecting a two-week closure within the next few months to replace one of the three boilers. “It is preventative main-

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The Ryley Pool taught 275 kids swimming lessons during this summer season.The pool had over 15 staff this summer, as many young adults were interested in lifeguarding. Pictured L-R: Brooklyn Tavaroli, Jessica Hill, Susie Williams, Kenadee Kiddine, Kaitlyn Suchy, Teagyn Tavaroli, Gabby Woodruff, Makenzie Fisher, Callie Svenson, Ethan Thom. Missing from photo: Cassie Svenson, Calla Broda, Kady McKinney, Mercedes Fisher.

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they were busy every Sunday. “When you get the hot weather, a lot of people go to the lake. We've been busy Sundays, because they're free except every third Sunday which is a toonie swim, sponsored by Busy B,” she said. The pool will return to their winter hours after the September long weekend, which is Sundays from 2-5 p.m,, lane swim Mondays

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