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Glitch at Claystone produces foul odour 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 hands-on 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

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. 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 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 summertime, 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.

CN and CP railway workers ordered back to work after stoppage Patricia Harcourt Editor

A wide ranging railway strike by both major railways at the same time has been averted - for now.

Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) union workers have been ordered back to work by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB).

Trains for both rail companies started running again after midnight Monday, Aug. 26. CN trains started rolling through Beaver County on a regular basis starting Monday, although workers for both Teamsters unions are not happy being ordered off the picket line.

Final binding arbitration for all sides in the labour dispute to be conducted by the CIRB is expected to start possibly later this week.

A work stoppage started Aug. 22

as company lockouts led to workers going on the picket line after negotiations failed to meet a company imposed deadline.

A strike was expected to deeply impact the local agricultural industry and farmers starting their harvest and needing to ship their grain this fall.

“Unfortunately some damage has been done as grain companies took steps to halt grain movements,” said Continued on Page 5

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Viking Council meets to discuss finances, senior housing Patricia Harcourt Editor

Viking Council received good news at the Aug. 19 regular meeting while reviewing the financial reports.

“I think we’re in a very good financial position, we’re on budget,” said financial advisor Dave McReynolds. He noted the one exception was the extra funds needed for repairs to the ice surfacer used for the Viking Carena Complex ice rink.

Every year the machine is given an in-depth in-

spection in Edmonton during the off season, and this year more problems were found than in the past.

“It makes sense to fix it while it’s in there,” he said, referring to the city location.

CAO Report Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Doug Lefsrud’s report to council included participating in a planning discussion with Viking/Beaver FCSS about a career fair to be held in October at the Viking School.

CAO Lefsrud met with

representatives from Bridge Road Developments about the possible construction of possible 55 plus housing in Viking. The company’s website identifies it as “an established developer that focuses on adult active living markets in secondary and tertiary rural communities” on the prairies.

The website states that: “Our 24-suite properties allow residents to age in place near friends and family.” The company has such developments listed for Saskatchewan,

Manitoba, and Ontario.

Another consultation took place with the town’s engineering company MPE and the public works department regarding construction tenders for a sewer line installation north of the school. The sewer line that now runs underneath the building would be abandoned.

Lefsrud also said he was “working with administration, public works, the bylaw officer, Alberta Health Services health inspector and the RCMP regarding ongo-

ing community infraction issues, such as unsightly properties.”

And he has started work on a facility operations and programs report on town run facilities, as requested by Beaver County.

Plus, there has been continued work with the town’s legal representatives and town council regarding the issues surrounding Highway 619, including compensation for contamination cleanup the town had to do after putting in new water and sewer lines.

Public Auction for Tax Recovery Council also agreed to support the terms and conditions for a public auction sale for properties the town is selling in lieu of taxes owed.

The public auction sale is set for October 30 at 10 a.m. at the Viking Carena lobby. A reserve bid has been set for each property listed for sale.

Property owners can pay the taxes owing and get their property off the auction list prior to the event taking place.

Viking Council decides to formally update several policies Patricia Harcourt Editor

The Town of Viking has been busy reviewing and updating policies to make them current and up-to-date.

Several updated policies were passed by Viking Council at the Aug. 19 meeting, including those dealing with human resources, finances administration, public works and economic development.

Morgan Lawes, administrative summer student, asked council “to support the recommended changes proposed by administration and consultant Nolan Crouse to the

Town of Viking policies.”

Crouse was “contracted to review all of the Town of Viking policies and provide a list of recommended changes,” she said.

When council passed motions accepting the updated policies, it included a list of changes for each policy that were to be incorporated into the document.

“Nolan’s recommended changes are meant to modernize the policies and raise them to industry standard,” Lawes explained, in her finance policy report.

Lawes said that “there were no substantial changes made to the poli-

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However, the public works policy did contain 11 new policies that were also passed.

And a new cost of living allowance clause that is “identical to the Daysland policy” was in-

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The Weekly Review, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - Page 3

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

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Mark Chanasyk Richard Cowan

Charlie Killam (École)

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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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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 misfits battle for U.S,Bylaw president is about notcalling 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 (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. 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 carearound workers, health and carebe advocates Liberals correct. have been conI’ll give him thathealth one, but the and 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 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 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 this week’’s Democratic connor, would you put menstrual in need while recruiting and training devices those we going at 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 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.

Consider the invention of the lightbulb thus help us upgrade our deficient innate “I think the problem and the widespread electrification soci- operating with Putin,software: or dictators from North Korea Now, either way, whoever gets of elected Dear Editor; is that human values as they stand don’t ety.

Here was a technology with a clear as the next president it isn’t really a good or China and receiving any respect. said Google Research executive and unambiguous purpose – to illuminate cutA it,”Harris government choice.

Two weeks ago, in the Belvedere playground, I witnessed a young manwouldn’t (probaBlaise Agüera y Arcas.

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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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Other small rural municipalities have cat bylaws in place.

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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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WORD ON THE STREET

Strange wooden structure east of Kinsella On August 19, police were dispatched to a 911 static line originating from an area in Viking.

Patrols were made and nothing suspicious was noted and all businesses in the area appeared to be secure.

Late that night, police were advised of an audible alarm going off at a facility in Viking. The security company called a short time later to advise police could disregard and their attendance was not required.

During the early morning hours on August 20, police were dispatched to an alarm at a business in Viking. They were called off shortly after by the security company who

advised a key holder was on scene and had accidentally activated the alarm.

Later that morning, police received a report of suspicious activity on the east side of Viking.

Police attended and located several stolen vehicles including a pickup, utility trailer, and ATV. While investigating this matter, police noted another suspected stolen vehicle in a yard a few blocks away. A search warrant was obtained and executed at this property and a stolen truck was recovered. The investigation into these matters is ongoing.

On August 21, police received a report that

someone was causing a disturbance in Kinsella.

Police attended and spoke with the person in question and warned her about her behaviour. The complainant was updated.

Later that afternoon, police were dispatched to a 911 static line originating from a residence northeast of Viking.

Police spoke with the homeowner who advised there was a problem with the phone line and police attendance was not required.

On August 22, police were advised of a sudden death at a residence in Viking. Police attended and determined the death was non-suspi-

cious in nature.

That afternoon, police received a report of suspicious activity at a rural location east of Kinsella.

The complainant advised he had located a wooden structure erected in a ditch near his residence and no one in the area knew what its purpose was or who had put it there. He thought it was odd and wanted police to be aware.

On August 23, police received a request to check on the wellbeing of an individual in Kinsella.

Police attended and spoke with the person in question and then updated the complainant that she appeared to be fine.

Rail

the line as a reliable source of delivering grain to the world.

Sobkowich said the binding arbitration route should be adopted as a way to prevent disruptions into the future, calling it fair due to the “unique, market dynamics of single carrier rail service.”

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her ministers for transportation, agriculture, and jobs, economy and trade, issued a joint statement lauding the CIRB decision.

“Each day this disruption continued would have had a devastating impact on our economy, workers, businesses, families, farmers, and our relationships with Canada’s valued trading partners,” read the statement, encouraging the federal

government to respond quickly to labour disputes “that have the potential to create widespread damage to Canadians, our country’s economy and our reputation as a reliable trading partner.”

There can be no prediction as to how long the trains will run and if or when a binding settlement will be reached. Union representatives for CPKC have stated their intention to appeal the CIRB ruling.

Continued from Front Wade Sobkowich, executive director of the Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA).

“The week of shipping prior to the Aug. 22 stoppage has been impacted, and every day of lost shipping results in approximately one week of recovery time.

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The grain elevator association stated that labour disruptions have occurred or been threatened “every year at one or both of the railways,” and this has put Canada’s reputation on

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Youth advisory council chosen for school year Patricia Harcourt Editor

With school slated to return next week on Tuesday, Sept. 3, student leaders are being called upon by the province to play an additional advisory role to the education minister.

The government has

stated this as a way of allowing students to help “shape the future of education.”

A youth council composed of junior and senior high students from urban and rural schools will once again act as an advisory body to the minister of education.

These approximately

40 students are expected to share their own experiences and what the government is calling “unique perspectives” as a way of helping Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides improve the school system in the province.

“Student voices play

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By Marjorie Lawson

We extend get well wishes this week to Charlene Crabb who is recovering from surgery, and to Brad Hill who suffered a back injury in a fall.

Laraine Pond from

Toronto has spent August in Irma and Edmonton visiting with family and friends.

The annual United Church produce and bake sale will be held at Centennial Park on Main Street on Saturday, August 31, from 10 a.m. until noon.

Come out and enjoy pie and coffee with your friends and neighbours.

Teachers and support staff will be back to work this week with students returning after the long weekend.

There will be a Back to School Open House from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 29.

Leah Larson and all the staff and board members of the Irma Co-op are much appreciated for such a fine evening of good food and entertainment to celebrate the store’s 80th anniversary.

Many farmers will be getting underway with harvest activities with a warm start to the week. Conditions may be more unsettled midweek.

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an essential role in shaping every level of our education system,” says Nicolaides, in an Aug. 20 news release.

“By sharing their diverse perspectives, council members help us make informed decisions that reflect the needs of all Alberta students. I would like to thank last year’s council members for their contributions and look forward to working with the student leaders of this year’s council.”

The students will attend meetings during the upcoming school

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Minister’s Youth Council to help shape the future of education,” said Nathan Zhao.

“It was an opportunity to make my voice heard, engage with the minister, staff, and likeminded peers, and participate in various leadership development opportunities,” said Zhao, adding it had helped fuel his passion for education.

This year’s roster of students for the advisory council has already been chosen including a student from the Battle River School Division.

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year “to provide valuable input on various education topics to the minister of education and other government officials, build positive relationships and participate in various leadership development opportunities.”

Students will develop “a range of professional skills and learn about government processes,” added the release.

A former student council member gave his positive opinion on the role of the council.

“I really enjoyed my time being a part of the

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Irma Co-op celebrates 80th anniversary with supper and dance Marjorie Lawson The Irma Co-operative Association was incorporated in March of 1944 and celebrated 80 years of business in the village with a lovely supper and live entertainment on the evening of Friday, Aug. 23.

Over 400 people enjoyed salads and beef on a bun while attending the event. Fresh corn on the cob, picked and cooked by the Holt Colony, was also provided.

Following the meal, greetings came from the village by Mayor Mervin Firkus, and from Federated Co-operatives Limited Manager Leah Larson. She gave background information on how the association has changed and modernized over the years.

Descendants of many of the original directors were in attendance. The staff and board of directors also served anniversary cake and ice cream before turning the evening over to Roadkill for a parking lot dance.

Wilma the hawk hobnobs with locals at Claystone event Kari Janzen Staff Reporter Wilma, a 10-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.”

Licensed falconer Isaac Hickling stands with Wilma the Harris's Hawk.

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RCMP warn of phishing scams Patricia Harcourt Editor

RCMP are kept busy warning the public about the various scams and the latest “phishing” scam is on the rise and causing concern.

This scam comes in the form of fake emails, text messages, or phone calls that trick victims into sharing sensitive personal information, or downloading harmful software.

“The fraudsters make it seem like the fake messages and calls are from a safe and trusted source,” warns the RMCP. “In some cases, they have even requested the purchase of gift cards in lieu of payment.”

But don’t fall for it. If someone wants the person to pay with gift cards, the reason is these gift cards are so easy to use for purchases.

And they are hard to trace and impossible to get refunds for once the purchases are made.

And these fraudsters have the nerve to tell someone which stores to go into to buy the cards, and once done ask for the card number and PIN that goes with it.

“They will attempt to convince you the matter is urgent, will request continuous contact and advise you not to

tell anyone about it,” warn the police in their report.

The first line of defence against these fraudsters is to remember that no business or government agency would ask to be paid with a gift card, making such a request a red light that someone is trying to trick the person.

Tips from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre remind people not to click on links when unsolicited messages pop up in the form of emails or texts.

Apparently, fraudsters can’t spell very well as one of the signs is that there are spelling mistakes in their messages, so watch out for these.

Even if the email address seems to be legitimate, it may not be as fraudsters “spoof” or imitate these to appear to be what they are not.

If a call is asking for immediate action it is also a sign of someone trying to rush a person into making a mistake before thinking, so don’t be afraid to just hang up on them.

“Never send cash, cryptocurrencies, or any other funds to unknown persons, unverified addresses or bank accounts,” the centre warns.

Government of Canada or law enforcement will never contact someone asking for funds by email or etransfer.

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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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Beaver County Chronicle, August 28, 2024 - 3

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.

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

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Commercial, Residential, Farm & Acreage Appraisals Reserve Fund Studies & Depreciation Reports Insurance Cost Appraisals Expropriation & Legal Support Services w w w. h a r r i s o n b o w k e r. c o m Camrose, AB T4V 1L7

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

780-672-1028

Unit E 4909C 48 St.

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

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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Viking’s new strategic plan accepted by council Patricia Harcourt Editor

Viking Council accepted the town’s updated strategic plan for the 2024-2027 period at their Aug. 19 regular meeting.

Megan Lawes, administrative summer student, introduced the finalized version of the plan for council’s consideration.

Lawes stated the plan was done in consultation with council, administration, consultants and “various residents of the Town of Viking,” referring to survey results in which residents participated.

Before a motion by Mayor Jamie Buttner to accept the updated plan was passed, he praised Lawes for the professional nature of the plan’s presentation and council chimed in with its own accolades.

Contents included guiding principles, mission and vision, goals overview, infrastructure and economic goals, beautification goals, transparency goals, and community engagement goals.

Some infrastructure goals include improving main street pavement, sidewalks and under-

ground water and sewer lines as needed. Another was to assess all town owned buildings for appropriate upgrades; Other goals called for a review regarding the most appropriate future location for the new town office and ways to secure funding.

Also, to assess and upgrade signage throughout the community.

The strategy also calls for establishing a 10-year capital plan for water, sewer, roads, sidewalks and stormwater needs.

Also the town wants to assess future plans for potable water and raw water. A review of recreation opportunities would include consideration of a pump track, spray park, dog park or climbing wall for the benefit of the town’s residents.

In terms of economic goals, the town could work with Beaver County and others to create mutual economic development opportunities.

Also, a review of the property tax incentive package could be done to find possible improvements, and the business tax incentive policies could be promoted more to encourage future development.

For beautification, the plan suggests assessing and implementing beautification opportunities on Main Street and 51 Avenue (also known as the part of Highway 619 that runs through town).

Develop an assessment program with the bylaw officer and FCSS to take into account a property owner’s situation when determining the future of a property. That goes along with the need for Numerous derelict and neglected buildings to be assessed and their viability determined.

Plus, bylaws could be assessed in regards to appearance standards for properties.

And when it comes to increasing local government transparency, the document says the implementation of a public consultation plan and community forum policy should be assessed.

Also, the strategic plan states that the town should develop communication strategies and policies in which to engage stakeholders. And the audio-visual technology now used for council meetings should be assessed with a design for improvements.

Area 53 Raceway operates an 1/8-mile race track at the old Forestburg Airport, one mile west of Forestburg.

September 7 & 8 Steven Chapman 4th Annual FULL SEND Memorial Weekend

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Saturday/Sunday Racing starts at 10 a.m.

LOHR OIL SERVICE Area 53 welco welcomes ome es s & iinvites nvites fans ns of all ages!

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FORESTBURG AREA 53 RACEWAY Food trucks!

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Sunday, September 29 7 pm Wainwright Communiplex Theatre

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

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.”

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.

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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.

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

Call 780-678-0053 for appointments and pricing.

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All our gratitude, Bill, Shauna, Tammy and Bud

Viking AA Group Meetings Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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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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Hawkeye Ag Inc. Custom Corral Cleaning.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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

•Envelopes? •Business Cards?

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Viking RCMP presents quarterly report on community to Viking town council Patricia Harcourt Editor The Viking RCMP’s quarterly community policing report indicates the number of break and enters and possession of stolen goods incidents dealt with by the police has doubled. However, in the same April to June period, total property crimes have also dropped by half.

Presented to Viking council, the report “provides a detailed overview of human resources, financial data, and crime statistics for the Viking RCMP detachment,” stated Detachment Commander Cpl. Ryan Doucette.

Other statistics are tempered with less change over that period, and they could indicate more enforcement is taking place rather than any jump in crime.

There were no drug possession charges laid by Viking RCMP, with one charge in 2023 for the same period. In both years during this period, one trafficking charge was laid each.

During the period of April to June there were 10 incidents for each of the two. years under the Mental Health Act. Under Municipal Bylaw enforcement, there were four infractions in 2024’s quarterly period (April to June) compared to none the previous year.

Motor vehicle accidents resulting in property dam-

age for the three months cited in 2024 were 19 compared to 17 in 2923.

Total provincial traffic charges were 80 this year, up from 55 in 2023, a 43 per cent jump. Criminal Code traffic charges decreased 50 per cent, or from seven in 2023 to only one this year in the three month period given.

Reports of suspicious persons, vehicles, or incidents involving property investigated by the police dropped by 40 per cent, from 27 in 2023 to 14 from May to June of this year.

There was one person reported missing in that time frame last year, and two reported missing this year.

Incidents of reported spousal abuse doubled from two in 2023 to four this year.

Police dealt with one case of reported sexual assault in each of both yearly three month periods.

But incidents of assault rose from three from April to June last year to four this year. There was also a rise in criminal harassment and uttering threats from two last year to three this year in both categories.

There were in total, eight crimes against persons made last year compared to 11 this year for the time period, a rise of 15 per cent.

Break and enters doubled from one year’s three month period to the next, going from seven in 2023 to 14 this year. Motor vehicle

thefts remained the same at three in each period.

Thefts over $5,000 went up by one incident, from three last year to four from April to June this year.

Thefts under $5,000 dropped from 20 from April to June last year, to eight for the time period this year.

But possession of stolen goods doubled from seven in the same time frame to 13 this year.

Fraud cases dropped 29 per cent, from 10 last year to three this year.

Mischief and damage to property remained fairly constant at 14 last year compared to 15 in the three month period this year.

Other types of mischief were three each for the same time periods.

Total property crimes dropped from 75 from April to June last year to 47 this year, or down by 37 per cent.

There was one case each of possessing offensive weapons in both years, and three cases each year for disturbing the peace. But there was a 60 per cent drop in the cases of failing to supply a breath sample, from 10 in 2023 to just four this year.

The total Criminal Code cases dropped 31 per cent in the time period including 18 from April to June last year to only 11 this year in the same three months.

In terms of community consultation efforts, Cpl. Doucette reported attending inter-agency meetings, as well as conducting annual planning and information sharing sessions with elected officials involving trends and performance plans.

Doucette also updated council on the police’s community priorities, including community relations and

police visibility.

“Community relations and visibility remain a high priority for the detachment as it operates with community policing at its core,” he stated.

“The Viking detachment is regularly called upon to assist and take part in community events, which has allowed connections to continue to grow in this quarter,” said Doucette.

He said the school has welcomed the members and this inter-action “has fostered an overwhelmingly positive relationship with many of the youth in the area as a result of their dedication.’

Doucette said he continues to see opportunities “to promote and foster this development” in the community as a whole.

The detachment dealt with several complex investigations during this quar-

ter which took attention away from another priority, traffic safety, roads and motor vehicle policing.

However, three of the four members are trained in the use of radar and laser, he said, with an additional officer having pipeline training this quarter. “This has already provided a positive result,” he said.

Doucette also reports that crime reduction priorities are still active.

“This quarter has seen the Viking detachment continue to take action with crime reduction initiatives in the area,” he said.

That includes seeking the assistance of the district CRU (crime reduction unit) team, where appropriate, “when observed crime trends are present and collaborate to effectively find solutions to community policing,” he said.

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!

JACKIE LOVELY MLA Camrose

780.672.0000 Camrose@assembly.ab.ca 4870 - 51 Street Camrose, AB T4V 1S1

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The Weekly Review, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - Page 15

County Council split on joining Vegreville based committee Patricia Harcourt Editor After some hesitation, Beaver County has agreed to put a representative on a regional recreation study steering committee in another jurisdiction.

The proposal from the Town of Vegreville was not initially welcomed when the county was invited to join the discussion. Administration recommended that the county take no action regarding the request.

The town had initially asked for a letter of support from the county last September for an Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) grant application for the feasibility study.

The study would be done with the idea of collaborating regionally “to create a strategic plan for a new facility that would accommodate sports, activities, and recreational programs for all age ranges within the region,” explained Aimee Boese, external relations and special projects manager, in her report to council Aug. 21.

Councillor Barry Bruce in Division 4 supported the idea of sending a representative from Beaver County Council.

His motion, however, passed in a split decision. Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) expressed support for the motion commenting that “there are people in Councillor Bruce’s area,” who use facilities in Vegreville.

“Maybe we should be at the table,”

said Smook, adding that, “It wouldn’t hurt us…Maybe we do need to represent the (local) people who do use (facilities in Vegreville).”

The motion passed 3-2, with Lionel Williams (Division 2), Smook, and Bruce in favour, and Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) and Dale Pederson (Division 5 councillor) opposed.

A second motion by Williams was passed unanimously appointing Bruce as the member to represent the county on the steering committee. Both motions passed “with the understanding that participation on the committee will not guarantee any future financial commitments from the county for a new facility” or to the feasibility study itself.

A similar request for support from Vegreville was discussed last October, and council passed a motion then to “receive and file.”

However, the Town of Vegreville has since received the ACP grant and invited Beaver County to appoint a councillor “to participate in the discussion, planning and direction of this feasibility study through a steering committee,” stated Boese.

Even though administration was aware that “some residents from Beaver County use facilities in the Town of Vegreville for recreation,” Boese said it was “concerned that additional funding requests may be sent by

the town to the county should the study proposal suggest upgrades to current facilities or the construction of a completely new facility.”

She noted that “these upgrades or additions would be outside of the county’s municipal border,” adding: “The county already provides significant financial support to several recreational facilities in the Beaver Region through shared service agreements with the towns and villages.”

Council was asked to “consider the impact a facility outside of the county’s borders might have on the existing Beaver Region facilities’ abilities to acquire bookings, increase use, and provide general operational upgrades necessary for viability.”

Boese said the county will be reviewing shared service agreements with the towns and villages, especially capital expenditures, as it relates to annual corporate goals.

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