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Truck reported stolen from New BRSD Superintendent excited to start school year business in Sedgewick Killam RCMP Detachment occurrences for Aug. 4 to 10.

On Friday, Aug. 4, Killam RCMP responded to a report of Harassment in Forestburg. The Subject had continued to contact the Complainant after being warned by RCMP to have no contact. Subject was arrested and released on an Undertaking with conditions.

Also Friday, a report of youths lighting off fireworks in a park within Sedgewick. Patrols made, not located.

On Saturday, Aug. 5, RCMP received another report of fireworks being lit at a private residence in Sedgewick. Complainant was advised to contact bylaw regarding laws around fireworks.

On Sunday, Aug. 6, a Break and Enter was re-

ported at a rural Energy Site. Miscellaneous items stolen from the site. No suspects or witnesses.

On Monday, Aug. 7, an Attempted Break and Enter was reported in Forestburg.

The occurrence was reported after the fact. Killam Member spoke to the Complainant about the importance of calling 911 when something like this is happening. No witness or suspect.

Also that Monday a Break and Enter was reported from a lease site. Transformer stolen and damage to the site. Killam RCMP Members attended. Took pictures and statements. No suspects.

Later on Monday Killam RCMP responded to a report of two aggressive dogs loose in Sedgewick. The dogs were back in the yard after they had escaped.

Complainant advised to follow up with the town Bylaw Officer for future animal complaints.

On Tuesday, Aug. 8, a report of Break and Enter was made from a lease site.

Transformer and copper wire stolen. No witnesses or suspects.

Also on Tuesday a report was made from an employee of Wild Rose Co-op of a suspected fraud. A customer had come in and tried to buy a large amount of gift cards. The Co-op does have precautions set up on situations like this.

The Subject wasn’t able to buy the whole requested amount but some were bought. A Killam RCMP Member called the Subject and advised that it was a fraud. Member spoke safety planning with the Subject in Continued on Page 12

Rhae-Ann Holoien is the Battle River School Division’s new Superintendent of Schools, and she’s excited about the new school year, starting next Tuesday, Sept. 5. See the full story on Page 4.

Hardisty hosts very Killam Nomination Day extended successful Movie in to Sept. 5 to fill council position the Park event Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Despite uncertain weather forcing a change in venue to Gibson Centre, last Tuesday’s Movie in the Park event by the Parents for Fun in Flagstaff raised the most funding for the group in the past 14 years, according to a post on Wednesday.

The event is the major fundraiser for the Family Resource Centre, located in the Killam Agriplex, and this year raised $11,250 towards its operations.

That night the group also

kicked of its ‘Flagstaff’s Hub for Early Childhood’ campaign with a sneak preview of their HUB video, along with t-shirt giveaways.

Each year the Parents for Fun in Flagstaff Group offers the hosting opportunity to all communities, and this year Hardisty Council put in a successful bid to have the event in Hardisty.

Besides the movie, which this year was “The Super Mario Bros” there were many more activities for families, with lots of very positive feedback.

Killam CAO Kimberly Borgel was forced to do some last minute scrambling on Friday, Aug. 25, as she realized that the formal advertising guidelines for holding the Nomination Day planned for Monday, Aug. 28, had not properly been met.

While Borgel had made arrangements for a formal Nomination Day advertisement to run the two weeks immediately prior to Aug. 28 (Aug. 16 and Aug. 23), those ads were run for two weeks, starting Aug. 9 continuing on Aug. 16.

Immediately upon her realization that the wrong two weeks had been used, Borgel contacted Municipal Affairs on Friday to see what was needed to continue with the planned Nomination Day of Aug.

28.

The Alberta Elections Act states clearly that the Nomination Day must be advertised for two weeks in a local newspaper, also indicating which two weeks it must be.

Unfortunately, due to a mix-up, and unaware of the secondary requirement outlining which two weeks, The ‘Press simply ran the ad for a two-week period.

Too late to get a ministerial notice allowing the Nomination Day to be held regardless of advertising requirements, Borgel had no choice but to extend the Nomination Day one week further, to Tuesday, Sept.

5.

Borgel says that while she felt that most Killam residents are likely aware of the Nomination Day, not meeting the Election Act guidelines could put the town in liability should the Nomination Day pro-

ceed.

Nomination packages are available for pickup at the Town Office now during business hours, and those interested in running for Council to fill the seat made available by the resignation of Shaun Storbakken, can pick one up any time.

Completed nomination forms must be received by the town by noon on Tuesday, Sept. 5. If more than one set of nomination papers is received, a by-election will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

If only one nomination is received, and it is determined that it is valid, that person will win by acclamation.

For those interested in running for public office, Killam councillors have indicated that they would be happy to answer any questions potential applicants might have about the role.

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Flagstaff County residents respond to Food Bank request Leslie Cholowsky Editor The Flagstaff Food Bank was the lucky winner last Tuesday in Hardisty, thanks to the generosity of those attending the annual Movie in the Park event.

The Food Bank held a ‘Fill the Caravan’ drive in conjunction with the event that brought in 190 pounds of food and $25 in cash donations.

To add to that success,

the Hardisty K Club donated $567.50 from 50/50 proceeds from the evening.

This week the Food Bank also received a $400 donation from Sedgewick Vision Credit Union staff from their Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival booth over the weekend.

There are still some items the Food Bank needs to fill its standard hampers, see the list below.

Needed items for Flagstaff Food Bank hampers as of Aug. 31.

-Cold cereal; -Pancake mix/pancake syrup -Kraft Dinner -Ketchup -Canned vegetables/canned mushrooms -Brown beans in tomato sauce

-Jello or Puddings in package -Canned meat: ham, turkey, chicken -Mustard

-Soup crackers -Mushroom soup -Chicken noodle soup -Tomato soup -Pasta sauce bottle/can -Spaghetti/macaroni noodles -Childrens snacks for school: juice, pudding, fruit cups, noodle bowls -Canned tuna -Peanut butter -Jam

-Relish -Sugar -Flour -Tinfoil -Coffee and Tea

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The Community Press, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Page 3

New online scam warning Scarecrow Fest is back In August 2023, the Property Crime Unit (PCU) became aware of an online scam targeting people through social media.

In each case, the suspect befriends the victim on social media asking permission to paint or draw photos of them.

Afterwards the suspect will offer the victim a various amount of money or promises the victim employment.

The suspect will send a fraudulent cheque to the

victim and then direct them to deposit the cheque into their bank account.

As a gesture, the suspect will tell the victim to keep some of the money for themselves and spend the remainder on gift cards.

Lastly, the victim is directed to provide the suspect with the gift card numbers.

The PCU has learned that banks are following up with the victims advising them that these

cheques they are being sent are fraudulent.

This is a reminder to the public to be cautious when communicating with someone over the internet, especially when an unknown person to you is offering any sort of financial promise or transaction.

Alberta RCMP members welcome information from the public concerning these type of scams or any ongoing criminal behaviour.

Killam’s annual Scarecrow Festival is back again this September, hosted by the Killam Chamber of Commerce.

Taking place next to Guardian Drugs in ‘Scarecrow Park’ on Saturday, Sept. 9, once again free hot dogs and donuts will be served while outdoor activities and a market are hosted.

Vendor tables are just $10 and can still register to be part of the annual festivities.

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by Friday, Sept. 8 and on display at your business, residence, or in Scarecrow Park no later than 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9

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New BRSD Superintendent excited about coming school year Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Battle River School Division (BRSD) has a new Superintendent, Rhae-Ann Holoien, and she says she’s excited about the coming school year.

Holoien was the Buffalo Trails Public School (BTPS) Superintendent, living in Wainwright, before she and her husband purchased a home in Camrose over the summer after accepting the position at BRSD. “We have taken the plunge and moved to the community, which is exciting. It’s such a beautiful community and area. That played a huge part in my decision to leave Buffalo Trails.”

Prior to heading up the BTPS division, she was in Brooks, at the Grasslands School Division. Before that she worked at Alberta Education.

Holoien started out teaching in Saskatchewan, where she also spent time as a principal, then some division work as well.

Holoien and her husband have two children, ages 23 and 21, and a new grandson. She says the move also brings her closer to an airport to visit her grandson. Their son is starting his first term at the University of Regina, after taking some courses while playing junior hockey.

Holoien says BRSD is similar to BTPS, with one larger central place surrounded by smaller rural schools.

Both have Hutterite colony schools, both have diversity, and different school configurations with different grades, she says, adding that Grasslands was very similar to that as well, although she says Battle River is physically very large.

“The difference is that I really do now need to get to know our communities and our schools, and see the great programming.”

She says BRSD hasn’t had a new superintendent in 10 years, “I’m excited, it’s a very different time now, and there’s a new person leading the division.”

One key change between the divisions is that BRSD owns its own busses. Holoien says she’s had the opportunity to visit the bus garage to meet the fleet supervisor and mechanics, who she says have been working super hard to “make sure everything’s ready to rock and roll on Tuesday. That’s exciting, too.

“Our transportation department, the mechanics, those are the people who are working all summer to get things ready, as is our facility department.

“We’ve had some great enhancements in our schools over the summer.”

She’s looking forward to her first

meeting with the board of trustees at the end of September. She’s met the board chair, and keeps the trustees updated through news releases.

“They’re doing some great work,” she says, “I’m very excited to work with our board.”

She says everyone she’s encountered at the division and the leadership team has been nothing but welcoming.

“Everybody knows some history and each other, to help me along.

Sometimes change is refreshing.

“So far it’s been a great opportunity to work with the leadership team at Central Office and whether they were brand new, like me, or with existing knowledge, everyone seems to be on board with moving forward together.

“As superintendent I really hope that we set the tone coming into a new year that’s exciting.

“We are thrilled to welcome our students back, and to support our students and staff as we start a new year.

Hopefully that tone that we start here carries out throughout all the schools in the division.

“Many of the programs and initiatives start here in Division office, and then we work with our schools at implementation.

“When kids ask me what does a superintendent do, I relate my job to being similar to what they know as a principal. So their principal runs their school, and takes care of everything from facilities and technology, staff professional learning, and student behavior, all of those school things really come through the principal. I tell kids I have the opportunity to do that with all the schools.

“I also have an opportunity to work with all of our principals and assistant principals. We hold regular leading and learning meetings.

“Principals report directly to the superintendent, so I have an opportunity to do principal evaluations, and work with them, to ensure that I can support them on the work they are doing at the school level.”

Holoien sat in with meetings last week between bus drivers and principals and assistant principals, relating expectations for students for positive behavior.

“It demonstrates just how key our bus drivers are. They are the first face that students see, so setting that tone right there, that’s our expectation.”

Holoien says she had an opportunity to meet with Dr. Rita Marler last June to tour some of the schools, and adds, “I commend Dr. Marler for leaving me a division that is in such a phenomenal place to be able to move forward. With the people that are here, and you know things do start

Rhae-Ann Holoien is Battle River School Division’s new Superintendent of Schools. She says she’s looking forward to leading the Division into a new school year. Pictured here with BRSD’s senior management team: (from left) Secretary Treasurer Imogene Walsh, Superintendent of Schools Rhae-Ann Holoien, Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Stephen Hoyland, and Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Natasha Wilm.

with amazing people, we have a great team in place.”

She says she’s looking forward to getting started on implementing the Division’s three-year plan.

“I’m in a great place as a new superintendent to be implementing this plan, because it’s the first year. Our priorities, which I’m very proud to be able to lead and work with our staff on, are literacy and numeracy, optimum teaching and learning, and it’s equity, and I couldn’t be more proud to roll out what Dr. Marler and her team had in place before I got here.

“We have an equity coordinator that works with school staff to ensure equity for our students, and our staff.

That work starts here, and we share and support our schools for implementation and work at that level.

“They have laid a great foundation for the next three years.”

Comparing to her previous divisions, a recent meeting with the principals, assistant principals, and bus drivers was new and unique to her.

“That was phenomenal; that kind of learning I have not seen before and I hope to continue that in Battle River.”

She says she’s also really excited about Tuesday, Aug. 29, when BRSD’s entire teaching staff will meet at the CRE. “It will be a phenomenal day. Our vision of the day is leadership and resilience. We will have some positive messaging to really kick start our new year.”

She adds, “That will be unusual from many other divisions, to bring all staff from all departments together for a great day of learning and celebration as we start a new year.”

Holoien says she’s really looking forward to getting out and meeting everyone else.

“Getting out and meeting them where they are, vising our school communities, seeing parents.

“I’ve already told all the principals and assistant principals that they need to invite me to all the welcome back activities they are planning.

“Quite often our schools will host some event where the parents will come in, whether it’s a pancake breakfast or a barbeque. I’ll start there.” She says with sports starting up, she’s looking forward to meeting the teams, and meeting coaches and volunteers.

“Our board has some engagements planned as well. There will be a school boundary review process starting, and we will have more information about that, but we’ll have four communities where we will be going out and talking to parents and stakeholders about the boundaries that our schools have, and bus routes, and things like that.

“That gives the board and I another opportunity to be in our schools.”

She says, “I’m really looking forward to meeting our families, our students, and our staff, where they are, and getting to know each of our unique schools.”

During her schools tour with Dr. Marler last June, Holoien says, “I was really impressed. Hats off to our facilities department, our schools are phenomenal. I am really looking forward to touring the rest of them, I know that they will be of the same standard that I’ve already had the opportunity to see.”

She says despite the large physical area of the division, “I’m looking forward to looking at ways to bring our division together. Our team has done a great job with that as well,” she adds, giving the meeting at the CRE Tuesday as an example of that.

“I know that our team here goes out and does regular visits at schools as well. It’s ensuring that if even if you’re physically large like BRSD everyone still feels like part of the Battle River team.”

The Community Press, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Page 5

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Flagstaff Council votes to develop wood chip repositories Leslie Cholowsky Editor

In June, Flagstaff County’s Ag Service Board brought a recommendation to Flagstaff County Council to develop and maintain drop off sites for wood chips.

The idea was developed out of a Tree Planting and Care Workshop hosted by the county, where attendees voiced support for the idea of establishing easily accessible mulch storage sites within the county where unwanted wood chips could be stockpiled for public use, with county and hamlet residents able to use the mulch. The sites are expected to be self-serve on a first-come, firstserved basis and free of charge Some of the benefits to the program would be that the wood chips could be recycled in this manner, that the regional landfill was only able to utilize 50 metric tonnes annually, with the remainder becoming waste, and that easily accessible mulch stockpiles would benefit ratepayers and also support the county’s Shelterbelt Establishment program.

In his report to Council, Ag Fieldman Nick Dunn outlined some of the beneficial uses of wood chips.

Wood chips can be valuable for trees and shrubs in various ways: 1. Mulch - Wood chips can be used as mulch around the base of trees.

Mulching helps conserve soil moisture by reducing evaporation and inhibiting weed growth. By keeping the soil consistently moist, wood chips will provide a favorable environment for tree root growth.

2. Insulation - Wood chips act as an insulating layer around tree roots, protecting them

from extreme temperatures. In colder climates, wood chip mulch can help prevent freezing and thawing cycles that damage roots.

3. Weed suppression - A layer of wood chips can suppress weed growth around trees. Weeds compete with trees for water, nutrients, and sunlight and by reducing weed growth, wood chips help reduce competition and give trees a better chance to thrive.

4. Soil improvement As wood chips break down over time, they contribute organic matter into the soil. This organic matter improves soil structure, promotes

beneficial microbial activity, and enhances the availability of nutrients for the trees.

5. Erosion control Wood chips can help control soil erosion by acting as a protective layer on sloped surfaces.

They slow down the movement of water, allowing it to infiltrate the soil and reduce surface runoff, which can carry away valuable topsoil.

When the proposal was made to Council in June, Council asked for the issue to be researched before making a decision with regards to costs and program guidelines.

During Council’s

Aug. 18 regular meeting, Council received a report on the mulch sites. Council heard that sites would be established at the county shop and in both hamlets, with a maximum capacity of 30 yards each.

Cement blocks will be installed around each site to keep mulch contained, with signage at each site informing users how the program works.

Contractors wishing to dispose of wood chips by utilizing the sites would be required to submit a request form before dropping off the mulch, through the

County website. In the form, contractors would provide the tree species, quantity of chips, size of the mulch, as well as warranting that it is free of foreign materials and of Black Knot and Dutch Elm disease.

Contractors would also indicate which site they wished to use for dropoff.

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Quilting/scrapbook retreat a success again with numerous visitors Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!

Well hello folks, hope you are enjoying the last days before school starts again. It is that weird weather where you dress for a coolish morning and by noon you want to rip off your top and pants and jump into the lake. Once the sun goes down the bugs are all hanging around the lightbulbs on your deck and you are looking for a sweater and a fly swatter.

We really can't complain because so far our community and area has been safe and sound from the horrendous forest fires and fires started from lightning strikes.

Neal and Blanche Nelson’s son Max, is a firefighter in the north, I believe he is up in Yellowknife. We thank you Max for your skill and bravery. I can not imagine the absolute devastation of coming home to just find a pile of rubble. Your home is gone! Where do you even start?

So where do all these firefighters go to sleep, how are they fed and watered. It must be a nightmare setting up camps, ensuring the workers are safe and that they have enough food, medical aide, and can they even get a good nights sleep when they are surrounded by smoke? We can only pray that this too shall pass and they all come home safe and sound.

Our Hardisty Thrift Shop has a new mannequin, we call her "Mona the mannequin." She is quite tall and has arms, legs, and a head. The only problem is that she is bald. If anyone has wigs or hairpieces they are not using would you consider gifting them to the thrift shop? At present she

is wearing a black hat to keep her head warm. She even has moveable hands so we can hang a purse on her arm. Our other mannequin consists of only a torso and it is difficult to dress her in pants etc. Remember that we have a dedicated Plus size section that is well stocked for us voluptuous babes, but Miss "Mona" is probably a size zero.

Shirley Campbell is one of our volunteer clerks and she has been working for the thrift store for many years. She informed me that she recently celebrated her 66th wedding anniversary. It would have been a rather lonely event, since her dear husband passed away not too long ago.

Well, to her surprise, her family stepped up to the plate and surprised her with a visit. Sister Jean and George, brother Chuck and Lauren from Regina, and brother Jim From Lloydminister surrounded her with love.

They wanted to take Shirley out for supper, but she insisted she was cooking them a meal. She whipped up chicken, pork tenderloin, and all the trimmings, and for dessert a Black Forest chocolate cake.

I bet Don's mouth was watering up in heaven?

Shirley met her man while she was teaching in Furness, SK, and he was the railway telegrapher there. This was all before the computer age. She said she and Don were the only singles in town so the dating circle was rather small.

They loved going dancing and going to drive-in movies. Sounds pretty close and cozy and rather romantic to me. Congratulations Shirley on that many years of love.

On Sunday a well attended baby shower was held in honour of baby boy Tate Newby. Mom is Sawyer Bogstie Newby and

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Dad is Dillon Newby. The baby was a pure angel and passed around for baby snuggles. He did not wake up once and seemed to enjoy all the estrogen love.

They had yummy snacks for all the guests and the best part was when they passed all the gifts around the tables. They have such interesting unique gifts for babies nowadays. I found it fascinating that many gifts included a book for the parent to read to them. Children really enjoy having stories read to them and they don't care if the same book is read to them over and over. It is such a bonding time for the child and parent and so educational.

Remember your library has a large section of books for little people.

Our Hardisty library has been having visits from our new Daycare in town. It is so refreshing to see little people coming to our wonderful library and our librarian is happy to deal with them. We already have our indigenous display up in honour of our native people of Canada.

The library has had some of the art refreshed by artist Gerry Coghill. She brought four new pieces for you to

enjoy and they are all near our Puzzle Table. We thank her for jazzing up our library shelves. The paintings are a little sassy too.

They will make you smile.

Come on down and have a look.

Remember that the library has an ongoing puzzle table that anyone is welcome to drop in and work on. Kelly, the librarian also has an ongoing book sale table. The books are only 25 cents and all in good shape. They would make great stocking stuffers or Christmas gifts.

Check it out.

This month you will notice that "Ace Shott Carpentry" will be building new cement steps in the front of our library. The cost will be covered by the grant that the Vision Credit Union gave us. You will be able to enter our building by the side door during construction. "Ace Shott Carpentry" also did all the other construction work to our library. Our board believes in supporting our local contractors. We are all so pleased to see how the mulch, the new plants and the planter by the plaque have really enhanced the appearance of our library.

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Check out our plaque to see who has been involved in all the restoration and renovation work.

The quilting/scrapbooking retreat was a hit again this year and we had quite a few visitors come to admire the handy work at the town hall. We all had groups that cooked on certain days.

Vicky Storbakken, from Sedgewick, was in my group and to decorate our food table she brought a live bee hive rack from her farm bee hives. We could all taste freshly made honey. It was so amazing and tasted so yummy.

She shared all sorts of exciting facts about bees that I will share next week in the paper.

On our last day we were all privy to a lovely lunch and supper made by Jennifer Broughton and Lynn Moser. They call themselves the "Country Grills."

Cute name, eh? They have treated us for the last few years and always surprise us with some new cool foods. Thank you girls, till next year.

Enjoy your long weekend coming up folks. Take care and be extra kind. I could use some news about people’s holidays.

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Employment Opportunity Town of Viking Full – Time Permanent Public Works Employee The Town of Viking is looking for an energetic, community minded individual who is passionate about working in our thriving community. Our team is looking for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a team environment to join us.

We offer a supportive workplace setting that promotes transparency, innovation and community building.

Duties and Responsibilities • Operation of various equipment and vehicles • Maintain roads and lane ways • Perform a variety of manual labour duties in a safe and efficient manner • Utilities-assists with maintenance of water distribution and sewage systems as required • Ability to work in all types of weather • Assist with maintenance and repair of Town equipment and machinery • Perform water and wastewater testing • Participate in basic safety training as required • Must demonstrate good customer service skills Qualifications • High school diploma • Class 3 Alberta driver’s license would be an asset • Experience operating equipment • Ability to work flexible hours and weekends • Provide a current drivers abstract • Valid class 5 Alberta driver’s license • The incumbent must have the ability to use hand tools and lift heavy objects • WHMIS & water testing certification would be an asset but not necessary • First aid certification would be and asset but is not necessary This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected. If you are interested in joining our team please forward your resume to: Town of Viking Box 369, Viking, AB T0B 4N0 Phone: (780) 336-3466 Fax: (780) 336-2660 Email: accounting@viking.ca

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Flagstaff Council rescinds road construction policy Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Flagstaff County Council voted to rescind its Residential Access Road Construction policy during the regular Council meeting of Aug. 16.

Council directed administration to review the policy in February after a request was received regarding a potential future subdivision that would require road construction to upgrade approximately 620m of field access road to a residential access road under the existing land use bylaw.

In the letter, the future developer asked Flagstaff County to consider bearing more than the 10 per cent of road construction costs outlined in the existing policy.

Council heard that at the time in 2009, when the policy was put in place, it was Flagstaff County’s intention to share 50 per cent of road construction costs up to a maximum of $15,000. That figure is now well below 50 per cent due to the dramatic rise in road construction costs, which Council had pre-COVID estimates at around $536,000 per mile.

The current cost of road construc-

tion saw Council put its own 2023 plans on hold until 2024 budget deliberation and a review of road construction policy could be completed.

Council heard that even creating an alternative road classification, to serve low volume traffic levels, by reducing the design speed and road width, would not substantially change the cost of construction.

Using revised road construction values, WSP Engineering provided an estimate of $250,000 to $350,000 to construct 620 metres of roadway.

Council heard that a cost-sharing approach to road construction costs using today’s pricing would range from $25,000, at the low end of 10 per cent, to $175,000, at the high end of 50 per cent cost sharing.

Council considered that “encouraging residential development does not require development to be on roads that are currently unable to provide year-round access. Residential development can be encouraged on roads that already exist and meet minimum standards.”

Council reviewed the policies of neighbouring municipalities, noting that Camrose County weighs class of

road, availability of funds within the budget, feasibility and cost of constructing a new road, need for the road, and potential for further development along the proposed road.

In Beaver County, Council can impose an off-site levy or special tax to upgrade or construct roads require for or impacted by development.

In Stettler county, road construction services are provided by the County at full cost recovery, with assistance up to a maximum of $10,000.

In the MD of Provost, developers, pending a decision of Council, may be responsible for all costs incurred for the road development.

Council considered three potential solutions to the issue. They could rescind the present policy, and not allow residential development on field access or undeveloped road allowances; they could revise the existing policy to require residential developments along field access or undeveloped roads to be upgraded to a rural residential road standard, with the developer responsible for 100 per cent of the road construction costs, or they could amend the policy in such a way that Flagstaff County would provide a

fixed cost share of construction costs.

Reeve Don Kroetch says that in their decision Council considered a number of factors beyond the cost of road construction. “We also have to consider future maintenance costs and road replacement funding. Any time we add infrastructure to our inventory, we also add to infrastructure deficit.

“Council isn’t making decisions for today, we’re trying to look 10 years down the road. If we built a low-traffic residential road what if in future the road use changed? We’ve created potential future liability.”

Council voted to rescind Policy 010, the Residential Access Road Construction policy and further to not allow residential development on field access and undeveloped road allowances.

Kroetch says with no set policy in place, the door is still open for future developers to approach Council on individual projects. “If they come to us and they want to bear the entire road construction cost, we would consider that.” With regards to scrapping the policy, he says, “No one’s going to do it, so why have the policy? It’s more honest this way.”

What a Fair! An overview from Lougheed Ag Society On Saturday, Aug. 12, the Lougheed Ag Society presented the 100th annual Lougheed Fair. Around 1,200 people passed through the gates, some from family reunions some for ball reunions and even a few from England.

The breakfast, which was put on by the Iron Creek Museum was very well attended and enjoyed by all.

The parade had many entries and was led by the Legion and the Flagstaff Scottish Band, and an RCMP vehicle, followed by a very well behaved bull being led from the Glenrose Polled Herefords and Angus, with a team of horses pulling a carriage driven by Roger Ferrier with MP Damien Kurek and MLA Jackie Lovely.

There were so many floats and cars from ball teams to businesses came out,so big the parade ran into itself.

The exhibits in the Curling rink were plenty full with 92 exhibiters displaying various homemade articles, baking and photos. Three exhibitors displayed over 100 items each which was recognized by a special prize from contributor ‘From the Ground Up.’ Some exhibitors came from as far as Calgary, while many are from families with grandmother, daughters, and grandchildren making it a family affair, aged 98 to three years. The traditional pie and coffee were served at the booth.

The Field House had a traditional cold plate lunch served by volunteers that brought many to gather and visit with neighbours and friends while the

local Travel Club cooked up burgers and sold treats at the cookhouse by the ball games. Many mentioned how food was available, some wait times varied but there was always a good visit in line.

The museum was well attended with highlights of bingo and a sandpit, many patrons took in the ice cream booth and viewed items on display from the village history along with meeting old friends at the school.

Ball Games had the Lougheed Barons against the Killam Warriors, with some Wildcats and Indians included in the teams with Lougheed taking the honours of winning the tournament.

Many enjoyed the traditional banter of the game announcer and local rivalry.

The ladies ball had many ages and was participated by some previous Rockettes and Merchants A fun time held in the central location at the kids games, bouncy houses and Gibson Animal Antics including a petting zoo and Dog Agility show from Hot Diggity Dog. Many vendors displayed various products and artisan items that could be purchased and showcased many home businesses and crafted in flagstaff entrepreneurs.

The Horse show had a successful year, there were 55 classes with some riders from past shows and some who come annually, all have made friends and compete in a friendly environment to showcase the skills they have gained

through the years. There were some lovely horses on display with talented riders from young to seniors.

The Annual Heifer Show had eight pens of three heifers with the added pen of Cow and twin calves and the young bull from the parade on display.

The winning pen of heifers for the grand prize was Goose Creek Shorthorns, in second place was Colton Skori and in third, Ross Skori. Such nice, quiet animals on display for everyone to view and see the different breeds.

The People’s choice draw winner was Gordie Jenkins, winning a certificate from MacRae’s Farm and Ranch Supply.

The Show ‘n Shine had some blasts from the past, with wonderful entries from all over from car to tractors and a semi truck. Mayor’s Choice went to Buddy Price The supper hosted by the community Society at the hall was well attended, serving some 350 people with the added attraction of a fashion show from over the years. It was directed by Pat MacKinnon with hair and makeup by Ricci Matthews.

There were many donated outfits representing the last century from local homes that were modelling by local youths who went through the crowd.

Musical entertainment was provided by the Burdens with Gwennie Simpson, Helen Tanton, and Jerry Lynn Burden singing and Ralph Storbakken with Lorne Storbakken and Vivian Firkus.

The dance was well attended with Cat Country doing a wonderful show and even helping to auction off some items donated for the Agricultural Society, many laughs over three pigs made from water bottles being auctioned and in total bringing in $560 and numerous jars of pickles ( some homemade) bringing in as much as $50 per jar.

The grand item was a first edition Verdant Valley history book in the original package donated by the Harry Swainson family, purchased by the MacKinnon family.

The fireworks that were donated by the Village of Lougheed were a great way to end the day. They were put on

by Pyro FX who put on an amazing show; some mentioned it was the best they’d seen.

There was also a people mover donated by the Hardisty Rodeo Association and a ranger sponsored by Cross Country Sales which assisted in getting patrons of the fair from overflow parking and streets to and from the grounds.

The Lougheed Agricultural Society can’t give enough appreciation for the whole community coming out and pitching in to have such a great day.

There were so many sponsors and volunteers that each and every one needs to give themselves a pat on the back for being part of such a commemorative event hosting patrons from around the county and honouring the ones that have helped over 100 years make Lougheed the great village it is!

The Community Press, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Page 9

New Year, New Beginnings Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!

There are 19 BRSD public schools in 13 different east central Alberta communities, throughout the Counties of Beaver, Camrose, Flagstaff and the City of Camrose, along with schools on 10 Hutterite Colonies and alternative schools in Camrose and Tofield. We welcome you!

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 5.

Battle River School Division has a full range of schools, choices and opportunities to help ensure your family’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 learning needs are met. With a focus on quality teaching and optimal learning, and a full roster of supports that can be accessed as needed, we strive for Every Student, Every Day, A Success.

Introducing . . .

Student Transportation Battle River School Division’s new Superintendent of Schools, Rhae-Ann Holoien.

Mrs. Holoien is brand new to the Division, and very excited about collaborating with parents and staff to ensure students have every opportunity to succeed. She looks forward to connecting with BRSD communities this year.

The BRSD Leadership Team for 2023-2024: Superintendent of Schools: Rhae-Ann Holoien Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources: Natasha Wilm Assistant Superintendent, Education Services: Stephen Hoyland Secretary-Treasurer: Imogene Walsh Directors Director of Facilities: Kelly Kushnerik Director of Finance: Cheryl Kropinske Directors of Human Resources: Steve Snell, Laura Swanson Directors of Learning: Kristy Smith, Patrick Whittleton Directors of Inclusion: Lee-Ann Ashby-Girard, Jerrit Brandt Director of Support Services: Brenda Herder Director of Technology: Ken Robitaille Director of Transportation: Kristi Edwards The BRSD Board of Trustees Beaver County: Lyle Albrecht Camrose County: Karen Belich Flagstaff County: Dwight Dibben City of Camrose: Doug Algar (Vice Chair), Patrick McFeely (Board Chair)

SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2022-2023 AUGUST 29 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES (No School for Students) 30 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES (No School for Students) 31 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING DAY (No School for Students) SEPTEMBER 1 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING DAY (No School for Students) 4 LABOUR DAY (Schools Closed) 5 FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS 25 STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) OCTOBER 5 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 9 THANKSGIVING DAY (Schools Closed NOVEMBER 1 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES (No School for Students) 2 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 13 NON-OPERATIONAL DAY IN LIEU REMEMBRANCE DAY (Schools Closed) 14-17 FALL BREAK (Schools Closed) DECEMBER 7 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 11 STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) 20 LAST DAY OF CLASSES 21 CHRISTMAS BREAK BEGINS (Schools Closed)

JANUARY 4 SCHOOL RESUMES 11 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 31 STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) FEBRUARY 1 SEMESTER 2 BEGINS 8 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 15&16 TEACHERS' CONVENTION (Schools Closed) 19 FAMILY DAY (Schools Closed) 26 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES (No School for Students) MARCH 7 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 18 SPRING BREAK BEGINS (Schools Closed) 25 SCHOOL RESUMES 29 GOOD FRIDAY (Schools Closed) APRIL 1 EASTER MONDAY (Schools Closed) 4 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 15 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES (No School for Students) MAY 2 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 6 STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) 20 VICTORIA DAY (Schools Closed) JUNE 6 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 27 LAST INSTRUCTIONAL DAY 28 LAST OPERATIONAL DAY (No School for Students

The Government of Alberta is expanding the eligibility for student transportation.

We have nearly 900 more students riding the bus in BRSD this year! Thanks for your patience with us as we adapt to this new level of service.

If you were a student in Beaver County, Camrose County or Flagstaff County last year and your information (such as land location and school) remains the same, we have you covered. If you are new, or if you’ve changed schools or land locations, please go to our website brsd.ab.ca/families/transportation to register for busing for the coming year.

In the City of Camrose, BRSD & EIk Island Catholic Schools students are required to register every year for bus service. All the forms and information you need are posted on the BRSD website: brsd.ab.ca/families/transportation.

Due to the high number of new bus riders, there are changes to start times at some City of Camrose schools. Please check with your school to learn their new morning and afternoon bell times for the 2023-2024 school year.

Bashaw Bawlf BRACE (Online / Outreach Learning, Home Ed) C.W. Sears (Tofield)

Principal: Craig Dimond Assistant Principal: Shawna Johnson Principal : April L'Heureux Assistant Principal : Caroline Simonson (Acting) Principal: Melanie Buckley

Principal: Adam Madsen Assistant Principal: Corina Doyle Camrose Composite High Principal: Shane Gau Assistant Principal: Sandra Wills Assistant Principal: Chad Kendall Assistant. Principal: Paula Neuman Central High Sedgewick Public Principal: Richard Cowan Assistant Principal: Madison Nickell Charlie Killam (Camrose) Principal: Andrea Gutmann Assistant Principal: Donna Elaschuk Assistant Principal: William Klassen Assistant Principal: Sabrina Heydorn Chester Ronning (Camrose) Principal: Reid Lansing Assistant Principal: Nathan Pederson Colony Schools Principal: Margaret Carlson Daysland Principal: Wes Wilson Assistant Principal: Jennifer Thomas Forestburg Principal: Krysta Rathwell Assistant Principal: Coleman Miller Hay Lakes Principal: Lloyd Mackenzie Assistant Principal: Karla Koleba Jack Stuart (Camrose) Principal: Todd Sieben Assistant Principal: Erica Easton Killam Public Principal: Keely Nelson Assistant Principal: Janna Friedrich New Norway Principal: Kelly Arial Assistant Principal: Steve Searle Round Hill Principal: Brian Horbay Ryley Sifton (Camrose) Sparling (Camrose) Tofield

Viking

Principal: Maria Schaade Assistant Principal: Chelsea Niederlag Principal: Chad Ramsay Assistant Principal: Carroll Glidden Principal: Jonathan Skinner Assistant Principal: Denise Read Principal: Zenovia Lazaruik Assistant Principal: Jennifer Erick Assistant Principal: Mark Chanasyk Principal: Tracy Doerksen (Acting) Assistant Principal: Tony Rice (Acting)

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BRSD improves busing service for upcoming school year Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Battle River School Division (BRSD) said Monday, Aug. 28, that it has implemented changes to its transportation system and added bus routes to accommodate the increased number of riders on division buses for the 2023-24 school year.

In March, Alberta Education announced that school authorities would received an additional $414 million over a three year period, starting in the 2023-24 school year, to support school transportation improvements.

It also introduced regulatory changes that meant an additional 80,000 students would be eligible for provincial transportation funding, including 47,000 who were previously paying fees to use bus services.

The Province lowered the eligibility distances for government-funded busing, to one kilometre for Grades 1 to 6 students, and two kilometres for Grade 7 to 12 students, measured by the shortest driving route.

Alberta Education says that the new guidelines would impact around 20,000 students who would now be eligible to use a bus already in service and not at capacity, especially in rural areas.

BRSD says its transportation department has been working diligently to accommodate rides for a higher volume of students during the 2023-24 school year. BRSD reports that expanded student transportation guidelines mean 900 more students riding the bus across the division.

New BRSD Superintendent Rhae-Ann Holoien says, “It’s so impressive when I see what Battle River has done, in terms of organizing for the new year. We’ve increased the number of bus routes because of the eligibility requirements. Things will be different all over in transportation, and very efficient. I commend our transportation department

for the efficiencies they have.”

“As we enter a new school year, we are thrilled to announce a series of recent improvements to our school bus transportation to and from schools.

“Aligned with our vision of ‘Every Student, Every Day, a Success,’ these enhancements are designed to ensure equality and create a more efficient and supportive experience for both students and families.

“Recent government revisions that decreased the distance for students to be eligible to ride the bus, means that the school division has many more riders on our buses.

“To address the increase of ridership while providing efficient service, BRSD has redesigned the City of Camrose transportation system.

“We have added an extra route in Camrose, and introduced in-town transportation options for eligible rural students in Daysland, Sedgewick, Killam, Tofield, Bashaw, and Viking. We have also added rural bus routes to Forestburg, Round Hill, and Camrose Rural, ensuring quicker and more convenient travel,” the

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Division announced Monday.

“The changes implemented have successfully reduced average ride times and improved overall efficiency,” says Holoien, “At BRSD, we adhere to the practice of designing routes to prioritize riders on a first on, first off basis, ensuring that ride times for all students are equal.”

The Division says it acknowledges that alterations to pick up and drop off times can have a significant impact on families, and we understand that adjusting to these changes may present some challenges.

“Our goal is to always work towards having the students on the bus for the least amount of time possible.

To align with this intention, BRSD transportation department has been working on route review and restructuring since January.

“We are confident that the changes that have been made will have a positive impact for families across BRSD. “BRSD wants to thank our families and schools for their support as we implement these changes for the new school year.”

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Hard to believe school is almost back in Sedgewick Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com

Since news is a bit slower this week, I thought I'd share about a personal event. A couple weekends ago, Tyler and I had the chance to go to the Johnny Reid concert at the Drumheller Amphitheatre. If you ever have the opportunity you should go, as it's a stunning venue.

A friend mentioned last summer that they offer concerts there as well, as I thought it's only used for the passion play.

When I saw tickets advertised for Johnny Reid shortly after, I couldn't resist. It's been 10 years since I saw him in concert in Edmonton. As you can imagine he put on a fantastic show. Opening act

Martin Kerr from Edmonton was an excellent choice too if you ever see his name come up.

During the last song, Johnny Reid walked through the crowd, making dreams come true by touching people and posing for pictures. In order to get back to the stage, he had to walk right past us. I'm like, this is my chance! And I take all my courage to step out and ask him to pose for a picture with me. The million dollar shot, you know?

Once in a lifetime opportunity with a celebrity. He indeed stops, pauses and Tyler takes a couple shots. I'm ecstatic. I don't even care about the remainder of the concert.

I go back to my seat and ask Tyler to show me the picture. He just said: "He moved." I'm confused because Johnny and I touched from hip to

shoulder and he held perfectly still in my memory.

The first picture is indeed so blurry, you can't recognize anyone. In the second picture you clearly recognize Johnny Reid, but I'm not in the picture.

My husband cut me out!

Can you believe it?

Tyler wanted to delete the picture, but I said, send it to me. I needed the picture, even though I'm clearly cut out as all you can see is a small portion of my T-shirt on the one side because who is going to believe me, that I had the perfect picture opportunity and nothing to show for it?

Yeah… I'm still laughing about it.

The next evening we went to Amisk to take in Comedian Brent Butt who was their special guest for the 100th anniversary of their library.

Here Brent Butt thought

he's from a small town until he saw the side of Amisk. And he couldn't remember the last time he performed with a train going by. We shared many laughs and it was an incredible outdoor event with sunshine, rain and a rainbow all within an hour! After the show there was an opportunity to go up to Brent Butt for comments or pictures.

Tyler offered to take my picture with him. I declined. I said, I'll take a picture of you and show you what I had “envisioned” when I hopped for a picture with Johnny Reid. So we go up, our turn comes, and I tell Brent Butt what happened the night before.

They both laugh, I have a perfect picture with big smiles of Tyler and Brent Butt next to each other, non-blurry and perfectly recognizable. I'm not sure

Alberta Beef Producers warn of feed scams Leslie Cholowsky Editor

With feed prices expected to rise, the Alberta Beef Producers reports they are again seeing suspicious social posts and advertisements for feed.

They caution ranchers to be wary of previously unknown feed sources, with these tips: •If a deal sounds too good to be true, ask yourself why.

•If you’re able, go see the feed before you make a commitment to purchase.

•Ask if a feed test has been completed.

•Get deals to purchase or sell feed in writing with pertinent information like their name, address, phone number, and licence plate number.

•Don’t pay for product you have yet to receive.

•Consider asking for an electronic payment or cash instead of a cheque.

•Avoid storing feed in an area that is visible from the road.

•Mark bales with coloured twine to make them easy to identify.

If you suspect a scam or have been a victim of

fraud, the RCMP asks that you report it to your local detachment and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (online or via 1-

888-495-8501).

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) predicts, “In Western Canada, we are projecting a four per cent

increase in feed sales to $5.7 billion, largely due to drought conditions and the need to purchase feed.”

school council meeting on Monday, Sept. 18.

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The Sedgewick Playschool hosted their registration day last week and are looking for a few more Playschool aged children to join. Three and four year olds can attend as long as they are potty trained. They are also looking for a Teacher’s Assistant.

Their annual bottle drive will also be on Monday, Sept. 18, if you'd like to help them raise some funds. Please contact a Playschool parent or myself for more information.

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The Academy of gymnastics added a few more spots to their classes to accommodate more families. Make sure to check their website if your child is interested in attending gymnastics in Sedgewick.

Classes will be starting in September and will be held at the Wild Rose Coop Recreation Centre in the space the library used to occupy. Gymnastics will be offered Tuesdays and Saturdays.

If you're interested in a vision board workshop, Trisha Muirhead and myself will offer one at the Hive in the first week in September. Please reach out to sign up.

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Close call as grass fire put out near Alliance this past week Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com

On Saturday, friends and family gathered to say a final farewell to a great lady, Alice Fuller. Alice Yarham was born and raised in the Alliance dis-

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regards to protecting their personal information.

Later Tuesday Suspicious Persons were reported from Amisk.

Two males had stopped at the Complainant’s home looking for someone. They were also looking for a side-byside the Complainant owned. Killam Members attended and the vehicle was not found.

Also that Tuesday a report of Fraud was reported in Strome. Someone was using the Complainant’s address to sell things on Facebook. The Subject was asking for deposits and advertising on groups in Canada and the USA. Killam RCMP obtained an email and advised the Complainant to call if anyone showed up at his residence for purchase.

On Thursday, Aug. 9, a Suspicious Persons/ Vehicle was reported from the Twice as Nice in Killam. The lock was cut on the garbage bin in the back and stuff taken out of it. File is still under investigation.

Also on Thursday a report was made of vehicles and electric components found on land that the Complainant rents. Killam RCMP attended the scene and two stolen vehicles were located. Vehicles were towed.

Later Thursday, Killam RCMP received a complaint of a vehicle parked on a street in Forestburg for over a week. A Killam Member attended and ran the

trict, she married local boy Doug Fuller and together they raised five children: Trudy, Gary, Dennis, Colin, and Tim on the farm south of the river.

Dianne Carroll will probably not be returning to her home so she has asked us to find homes for her lovely four cats. If you would like a loving, house trained cat please let me

plate. Vehicle not reported stolen.

Also that Thursday a cat was reported stolen in Lougheed. The Complainant believes the cat was stolen off of her front porch. This file is still under investigation.

Also Thursday a Theft of Truck was reported in Sedgewick. The truck was stolen from the lot of a local business. No witnesses or suspects.

Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were two false 911 calls, two lost or found item calls, one complaint under the Littering Act, and two calls concerning municipal bylaws.

RCMP were called to one sudden death under the Coroner’s Act. Police also responded to one issue under the Mental Health Act and were asked to perform four wellbeing checks.

Police handed out two speeding violations, one other-moving-traffic violation, and had four motor vehicle collisions reported during this period.

Killam RCMP encourage residents who operate surveillance cameras to register with CAPTURE. This provides police with an opportunity to ask residents if they can view video if a crime is committed close by. The program is 100 per cent voluntary, and does not grant police direct access to video surveillance feeds.

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Mary Lockwood, another cat lady, called me to say that she and Lori are leaving Calgary and moving to Wetaskiwin.

Lisa Neraasen is the new Library Manager. Anita Cameron started her training on Thursday. A big part of the Library Manager job is the inter-library loan where she sends books from our library out to other Parkland branches and our members receive books that they have requested from other libraries. We have a very good selection of books in Alliance, but a member can borrow books from the whole of the Parkland system. What a deal! Come

get your library card. It is free.

Last Monday I had some free time in Camrose so I dropped in to visit Barbara Steadman. She is in The Seasons Retirement Complex. She quite likes it there.

On Friday Mary Wold came with me on a trip to Calgary and Cochrane. We stayed overnight in a Calgary hotel because it is just too much for us old gals to do all in one day. On Saturday, Mary visited with her sister, Fay Gowan while I took a lot of my family to the Calgary Zoo. We all had a great day.

Sunday, Sept. 3, will be a hymn sing service at the United Church in Alliance

to re-activate church services after the summer recess. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. as before.

Stephen from Picture Butte is the new owner of Margo Kun’s house. He has made a few trips back and forth and is slowly getting ready to move. He has met a few of his neighbours and says he really likes the friendly folks.

On Tuesday, Aug. 15, about three miles South of Killam on Highway 36 I spotted a little puff of smoke on the east side of the highway. By the time I covered the short distance up to it, it had grown. And I realized it was a grass fire. I called 911, turned around, grabbed my water

bottle., and started stomping the fire. Two young fellows in pickups traveling in opposite directions jumped in and stomped the growing edges of the grass fire. We got it out.

The emergency service checked back to see if all was well. Don't throw cigarettes out of the car windows.

In 1918 Argyle Women’s Institute paid $100 for a small building in Alliance to be used as a rest room for the ladies when they came to town. Books were brought in and exchanged.

This was the for runner of the Alliance Library. In 1921 the minutes say that 15 new books were donated.

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Nominations now open for AMSS Awards Leslie Cholowsky Editor The Province announced Monday, Aug. 28, that nominations for Alberta’s Minister’s Seniors Service awards are now open.

For the past 25 years, these awards have recognized individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations that support seniors, lead the way for improved services and contribute to strong communities.

“Seniors across our province de-

serve to live vibrant lives with dignity and respect. We want to acknowledge the local heroes and helpers who dedicate their time and energy to support seniors.

“These people are in our communities, our workplaces and even just down the block. They deliver groceries, help seniors get to their appointments, make our communities more accessible and so much more,” says Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services.

Nine awards will be presented to in-

dividuals, businesses and non-profit organizations.

Nominations are assessed based on volunteerism, philanthropy, innovation, and outstanding service. The deadline for nominations is Nov. 15.

Selected recipients will be celebrated at an in-person ceremony in March 2024.

Albertans can submit nominations online, through mail and email. Learn more and nominate someone today.

Over the last quarter-century of the awards program, there has been only

one Flagstaff County winner, Alarie Oberg from Forestburg was honoured in 2016.

There are two ways to submit an application. An online form can be found at: www.alberta.ca/ministers-seniorsservice-awards#jumplinks-2 Nominators can complete the form online, or download it and fill it out, then submit by email to: seniorsinformation@gov.ab.ca or by mail to Minister’s Seniors Service Awards, 6th floor, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 4R7.

The nomination deadline is Nov. 15.

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Sex-tortion: an organized attack on youth that happens too often Leslie Cholowsky Editor According to cybertip.ca, sextortion is, simply put, blackmail. It’s when someone online threatens to send a sexual image or video of you to other people if you don’t pay them or provide sexual content.

Between June 2022 and January 2023 cybertip.ca received more than 1,700 sextortion reports, and averages 70 reports per week, and that’s just from those who report it.

In May 2023, one American youth’s parents came forward after he took his own life after falling victim to a sextortion scam. In August, Nigeria handed over two suspects linked to that case for prosecution.

Sextortion of youth is becoming more and more common, as youth are tricked into believing they are talking to a young girl or young man.

Sextorters convince their victims to exchange sexual content and often start the trade by sharing a sexual photo first. The targeted youth then sends a sexual photo or video, or are tricked into exposing

themselves.

Immediately after receiving the content, the sextorter makes their demands. If a young girl is victimized, the sextorter typically demands additional sexual photos and videos. If the sextorter targets a boy, they almost always demand money instead. They threaten to leak the content online or share it directly with the youth’s friends or family if they don’t comply.

It’s happening across North America, and the perpetrators aren’t always from overseas; even Killam RCMP have dealt with intimate image sharing issues.

Drumheller General Investigation Services recently assisted Halton Regional Police Service with executing a search warrant and laying charges in relation to an online extortion investigation.

In December of 2022, Halton Regional Police Service received information that a suspect was using various social media platforms to coerce a victim (an adult male) into sending money.

The suspect obtained intimate images of the victim and then threatened to distribute the images online if payment was not made.

Investigators with Halton Regional Police Service Criminal Investigations Bureau launched an eight-month investigation which identified the suspect residing in the Province of Alberta.

On Aug. 16, Drumheller RCMP, including Drumheller GIS and Strathmore GIS, arrested Brandon Bulechowsky (25), a resident of Nacmine, Alta. He has been charged with: Extortion, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime; and Fail to Comply with Probation.

Youth and their parents can receive additional information about sextortion at the website ‘dontgetsextorted.ca’.

This site offers a full lesson plan for educators and parents.

The internet is a much bigger place than most people realize, and its easy for pictures and videos shared electronically to have a much wider audience than intended. “This is not limited to intimate pictures; it is also for any embarrassing pictures, comments, or posts. Before posting a photo or a video, people should think about who could potentially see it. It could be a grandmother, sibling, or even a future employer.”

Pictures and videos of a person under 18 who is naked or semi-naked can be illegal, even if those photos were shared with another minor. “It is never okay to look at, keep, send, post, or take pictures/videos of a person under 18 who is naked or semi-naked.” Having a “sextual” picture or video on your phone is being in possession of child pornography and it is illegal.

And sharing nude photos or videos of any person, regardless of age, without their consent is illegal in Canada.

Once posted online, simply deleting the post isn’t sufficient to remove the image.

Screenshots of photos and videos can be captured, and once saved by others, can be misused to cause harm.

Some tips for parents to protect their children against sextortion including setting rules and guidelines for safe internet usage.

Parents should establish rules for internet usage at home, such as limiting screen time, requiring approval for new social media accounts, and setting age-appropriate privacy settings. It’s also essential to discuss sextortion scams and how to Continued on Page 24

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OBITUARIES Donna Laverne Lindseth

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Laverne Lindseth, at the age of 78, on August 23, 2023, in Killam, AB.

Donna was born January 18, 1945, in Viking, AB, to Herbert and Marion Brown.

Donna was a caring nurse for 17 years at Daysland General Hospital. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. An avid gardener, crafter, and quilter, she enjoyed sharing her talents and gifts with family, friends, the community, and local charities.

She is survived by her

loving husband and best friend, Cyril of 43 years.

Their children; Rhonda (Rick), Carrie (Leon), and Cynthia (Korey). Twelve grandchildren; Michelle, Scott, Danielle (Ste), Ashleigh (Jake), Braidy, Miranda (Barney), Colby (Jared), Kaylie, Breanna, Hadyn, Hannah, and Abbigail. Four great-grandchildren; Wyatt, Fia, Levi, and Faun. Two sisters; Betty (Laurel) Bitzer and Blanche Peterson, and many extended family and friends.

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California Dreamin’ to replicate Alberta’s successful bottle recycling program California visit an opportunity to raise a glass in recognition of Albertans and their bottle recycling accomplishments Good public policy encourages the behaviour we want as a society. Alberta’s beverage container recycling system illustrates this best.

We have one of the highest-performing systems in the world, with a return rate others only dream of.

Last year, a full 83 percent of all beverage containers sold in Alberta were returned for recycling or refilling, diverting nearly 88 million kilograms of materials from the landfill.

That’s the equivalent weight of roughly 44,000 Ford F-150 trucks.

Nothing speaks louder than this week’s arrival of a delegation from California, here to learn from Alberta how to recycle our beverage containers.

We are feeling pretty proud, and so too should Albertans. Albertans are at the heart of our success, redeeming a daily average of nearly $600,000 in deposit returns.

The secret sauce is our depot model and the province’s unique regulatory structure. In California, an outdated financial framework severely undercompensated their redemption centres (depots), forcing the closure of half between 2013 to 2022.

The state lost 1,300 facilities, leading to a plunge in redemption rates from 89 percent – higher than Alberta – to 71 percent today. This steep decline has created dire consequences for consumers looking to redeem their deposit. Of the annual $1.5 billion collected in deposits, only $900 million is refunded to consumers.

Without a penny from taxpayers, Alberta’s beverage container recycling system is fully self-funded through the sale of recycled materials, unredeemed deposits, and a small recycling fee levied at point-of-sale.

An important distinguisher from other systems, Alberta depots have the exclusive right to collect all beverage containers in the province, including milk cartons, beer cans, and containers collected through municipal curbside recycling programs.

By guaranteeing that market, the province supports depots and gives these small-business owners the confidence to keep investing in their facilities and communities.

Having a seat at the policy table has also led to good public policy, including a depot-viability safeguard. Every depot receives a higher-handling commission on the first 1.5 million containers, ensuring lower volume depots in rural areas can stay in business.

It adds up to more than 220 thriving depots, offering services within the home communities of 92 percent of Albertans. As front-line workers, depots are in the best position to meet the needs of customers and make bottle

returns convenient and accessible. They invest in their communities, create jobs, and support bottle drives that raise more than $ 30 million a year for charity.

Depots are at both the grassroots of the system and at the policy table, ensuring consumers are served.

Albertans too often take it on the chin when it comes to the environment.

Yet, this week, we look forward to showing off our beverage recycling story before the California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy (CFEE), which includes business delegates, local government, environmental leaders, and elected officials and policymakers.

During this week’s visit, delegates will tour Calgary’s Bowridge Bottle Depot – an automated, state-of-the-art collection facility using the latest rapid-sorting technology from Norway. By fully automating the system, containers are counted accurately and efficiently – reducing lineups and saving consumers time and money.

It is but one of 220 great depot stories to share and celebrate.

The California visit is an opportunity to raise a beverage in recognition of Albertans and their recycling accomplishments. Just don’t forget to recycle the bottle.

JERRY ROCZKOWSKY

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OBITUARIES Wayne Nickerson

The family of Wayne Nickerson is sad to announce his passing after a strong but brief battle with cancer at the age of 75 years.

Born September 13, 1947, Wayne grew up on a farm near Strome with his father Norman, mother Lillian (Ruth) and sisters Darlene and Debbie. He was a very typical farm kid, helping his parents with farming,

chores and minding his two little sisters.

Luckily, Wayne also had a lot of Spiller cousins nearby for adventures, mischief, and many fun times as he grew up.

After meeting the love of his life Lorraine (Lee) while attending NAIT, the two started their life together and filled it with laughs and adventures, marrying on a blistering hot day on July 17, 1971. A few years later, they started their family - eventually moving back home to the farm near Strome in 1975.

Wayne was an avid farmer, a lover of nature, carer for animals and enjoyed being outside - you couldn’t stray him too far from

his farm. A committed Cattle farmer of Black Angus cows as well as a mixed grain farmer, their lives were busy but full of love.

Along with the occasional pet Turkey, the farm was his home for over 60 years - and in his family for three generations.

In addition to farming, Wayne was also an excellent accountant, starting DR Accounting with a friend in Camrose in 1977, and working diligently until his retirement in 2020.

He donated his time providing free book keeping services to several local community groups.

Wayne and Lee made their home on the fam-

ily farm until 2010 when they moved into the town of Daysland to enjoy their retirement.

In his retirement, Wayne enjoyed golfing, tinkering with woodworking and helping out in the “shop” out at Karen and Dennis’.

He was the keeper of an oak tree, master of his lawn, and enjoyed watching sports as often as possible.

He also enjoyed finally having time to be a ‘real’ member of the Heisler Elks attending meetings and helping out wherever he could.

His Grandchildren added a new sparkle in his eyes. What he lacked in time with his

own children, he made up for it being a Grandpa. Trips around the pond and to the playground, soccer games in the basement, attending hockey and baseball games, card games at the table and stories on the couch.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years,

Lorraine (Lee), as well as their four children Heather (Ryan) Nickerson, Tyler (Jody) Nickerson, Eric (Amanda) Nickerson, and Karen (Dennis) Wolbeck as well as his seven grandchildren Kendall, Reid, Seth, Kayla, Kaycee, Brody, and Chase.

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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY

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FAITH COLUMN The Rose The first day of school, our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being. She said, “Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I’m 87 years old. Can I give you a hug?”

I laughed and enthusiastically responded, “Of course you may!” and she gave me a giant squeeze.

“Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?” I asked.

She jokingly replied, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married and have a couple of kids…”

“No seriously,” I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.

“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!” she told me. After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends.

Everyday for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this “time machine” as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.

Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students.

She was living it up.

At the end of the semester we asked Rose to speak at our football

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banquet. I’ll never forget what she taught us.

She was introduced and stepped up to the podium. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her 3x5 cards on the floor.

Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said “I’m sorry I’m so jittery. I’ll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.”

As we laughed she cleared her throat and began, “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing.

There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy and achieving success.

One: You have to laugh and find humour every day.

Two: You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and they don’t even know it.

Three: There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. If I am 87 years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn 88. Anybody can grow older.

That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change.

Four: Have no regrets.

The elderly usually don’t have regrets for

what we did, but rather for things we did not do.

The only people who fear death are those with regrets.”

She concluded her speech by courageously singing “The Rose.” She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives.

At the years end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago.

One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over 2,000 college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it’s never too late to be all you can possibly be.

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The Community Press 2023 Salute to the RCMP Thank you for a job well done!

Sergeant Colin Thorne

Detachment Commander - Killam Colin has been an RCMP member for over 16 years, and has been at the Killam Detachment for over two years now.

He’s married, with four children; his youngest was born here! Colin enjoys travelling with his family, spending time with them, and says he is an avid barbequer and cook.

Colin joined the RCMP at age 27, after a career in the hospitality industry, and says his father being a member influenced that decision. Killam is his seventh detachment and he’s worked in Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and Beaverlodge/Whitecourt before receiving a promotion to Sergeant and coming to Killam.

Colin says he really enjoys rural policing, and living in a rural setting. His favourite thing about living here is the support the police receive from the community. He and his wife have really settled in and are enjoying living in the area.

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

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

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

Jeremy and his wife make welcomed a new addition to the family this year, their second child.

Message from the Killam Detachment I would like to take this opportunity to thank the communities in Flagstaff County plus Amisk for their continued support of the RCMP. As the restrictions have opened up it is great to see everyone getting together again showing how deep the roots here are. It has been a pleasure policing here over the past year and I look forward to the bright future.

As we approach the end of summer and the beginning of fall harvest and school year we wish everyone all the best.

It is our pleasure to continue to serve Flagstaff County and we thank you all for the support that you continue to show.

It’s often on our patrols we see waves and are greeted everywhere we go; these small gestures go a long ways.

Sgt. Colin Thorne Our Constables work tirelessly to keep the community safe and put everything they have into their investigations.

They are dedicated, have shown a tremendous amount of resiliency and are the ones truly deserving of this salute.

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

Deb Albers has been with the detachment going on a decade.

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

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

Michelle just joined the Killam Detachment’s team last s u m m e r, working with Deb Albers.

S h e ’ s enjoying learning the ins and outs of the job, and working with the Killam Detachment members. Michelle has lived in Sedgewick for the past decade, and hails from Mulgrave, Nova Scotia originally. She says she enjoys working with the public, and helping people.

When she’s not at work, she’s spending time with her granddaughters or camping.

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

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

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

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

We also provide court support anytime it is needed.

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Meet the Detachment members

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Constable Nicholas Daigle Cst. Nicholas (Nick) Daigle arrived at the Killam Detachment the spring of 2021. He has been with the RCMP for just about six years, prior to that he served as a paramedic.

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

You can find him on his days off in the local hockey rinks watching my kids play hockey or playing the sport that they chose for the week! He’s an avid outdoorsmen who spends his fall hunting ducks and geese. “I'm a huge supporter of our farming community and enjoy learning more about agriculture.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Constable Nate Hurlburt Cst. Nate Hulburt arrived at the Killam Detachment in May 2021 after graduating from Depot.

Nate comes from Truro, Nova Scotia originally. He has one brother, still in Nova Scotia.

He says his favourite thing about his posting to Killam is how supportive the community has been of the police and the work we do. He adds, “I am also thankful for the positive camaraderie with my colleagues.”

Nate created the ‘My Blue Sign’ initiative in Flagstaff County, with free magnets where rural homeowners can record their blue sign and keep by the phone in case of emergency.

Nate says, “I enjoy watching the Edmonton Oilers and playing golf in the summer months.”

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

Brett spent eight years in the Canadian Armed Forces.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Peace Officer Skyler Zelinski Skyler was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, but grew up in Red Deer. He’s been in Flagstaff for 13 years.

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

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

Skyler recently spearheaded a Positive Ticket program with the goal of creating positive relationships between youth and Peace Officers.

You’ll also see Skyler each spring when Flagstaff County hosts its annual Farm Truck Inspection, he’s the one under the vehicle!

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Ivan Alvarado arrived in Flagstaff spring of 2023.

This is his first year as a Peace Officer. He came here from Lac la Biche. He was born and raised in Mexico.

Before becoming a Peace Office, Ivan also served with the Fire Department, and considered doing that full time before he decided on policing.

Ivan is married with three school-aged children.

He is an accomplished musician, and spent time touring with his band, even opening for Brett Kissel.

Ivan enjoys working with youth, and was very excited about Flagstaff County’s Positive Ticket program.

He’s enjoying his time here, and says he is enjoying getting to know the area and meeting new people.

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

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