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Volume 112, Issue 8
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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Fire at Sedgewick School Area welcomes new doctor
GLENN POYSER PHOTO
A giant plume of black smoke rising from Central High Sedgewick Public School had many in the area calling emergency services. Local a responded in minutes, and extinguished the flames quickly, saving the building.
Dr. Rami Abu-zeidan has recently opened his first practice in Killam. See full story P6.
A busy August for Killam RCMP Leslie Cholowsky Editor with files from Cst. Travis Norton, Acting Cpl-Killam RCMP
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Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Neighbours to Central High Sedgewick Public School noticed two- to three-foot flames coming from the roof of the school on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Soon, huge clouds of black smoke were pouring from the school high into the sky. Sedgewick Fire Chief Tyson Armitage was heading out his door already before receiving the official call. “My uncle was at a meeting at
the Rec Centre across the street and he’d called me to tell me about the fire,” he said. When Armitage got to the station, he paged the Killam and Hardisty Departments to join in. Sedgewick firefighters were on scene within minutes of receiving the call, around 7:28 p.m. with nine fire fighters on the truck, and another five joining the crew on scene. Killam Fire Chief Joe Knievel said Killam members could see the black smoke as soon as they headed out onto the highway towards
Sedgewick. “It looked very serious at that point.” He says by the time his department arrived and got set up, Sedgewick firefighters had the blaze 95 per cent under control. As Scene Commander, Armitage says, he quickly assessed the situation when he arrived on scene and once he determined that the fire was only on the roof at that time, he saw that the southwest corner of the building would be the safest point to get onto the roof. See FIRE P16
Killam RCMP Members handled 101 calls for service between Aug. 1 and 15. Members had four sudden death calls within this period, with three still open, waiting for autopsy results. Police are working with four open files with reports of break and enters occurring throughout the region. Some are oilfield related, with others from shops and sheds in rural areas. Police are investigating one complaint of assault, as well as a possible arson. RCMP had a report of a dangerous driving event occurring on Hwy 36 and Secondary 608, when a vehicle westbound on 608 reportedly turned directly onto 36 without slowing or checking traffic. The complainant was unable to provide a licence plate, and police were later unable to find the vehicle. RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspicious vehicle in Daysland. The driver of the vehicle fled from police, and they determined that the vehicle involved may have been stolen. The vehicle, which was stolen, was recovered near Daysland. No pursuit of the subject vehicle was undertaken for safety reasons. Police have had three complaints of identity fraud and have two active files open and under investigatSee RCMP P16
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Daysland pageant queen takes home Miss Teen Canada title two years in a row despite serious health issues Emily Tanton Student Reporter
tion gave me the title again this year so that I have the opportunity to compete.” The Commonwealth organization believed that Ekelund would be best fit to represent Canada in the 2019 Miss Teen World CWI competition and so gave her the Miss Teen Canada CWI title for a second year so that she could be eligible to compete. Ekelund will be competing against young women from 23 other countries for a chance at the international title. “If I were to win this world title, I would like to continue representing charities and organizations, but at the same time my attention needs to come back to school work. I want to put my passion and motivation towards helping other people.” After her bout with DKA, Ekelund is determined to be a voice for kids with diabetes as she herself struggles with Type I diabetes. She is passionate about inspiring people to overcome the obstacles in their lives. “Just to be given the opportunity to go from flat-lining twice to what I’m doing now is a miracle.” Recently, Ekelund was given the opportunity to be on the cover of TeenLook magazine, an experience which she says was an honour. The front cover of TeenLook magazine was actually Ekelund’s second time being featured in the magazine. Her Miss Teen Canada CWI title, as well her time in the hospital last year made her an inspiration to many, prompting an article in the first issue of TeenLook. The photographer reached
Talayna Ekelund has been doing pageants for about four years, and in that short time has won eight national-level pageant titles. Miss Teen Canada Commonwealth International 2018-2019 is her most current and recognized title; she will be taking it with her to London, England, at the end of November to compete for the Miss Teen World CWI title. “All of my titles mean a great deal to me, however, this one is most significant as I am able to represent my country while doing something I love.” Ekelund is the first rural Alberta resident to be crowned Miss Teen Canada CWI as most winners are generally from large city centres like Vancouver or Toronto. Her national pageant titles allow her to do volunteer and charity work all around Daysland and Camrose. She lives just outside Daysland and attends school in Camrose. “This title gives me the ability to go out in the communities and give more representation to smaller organizations and act as a spokesperson to give a voice to local organizations.” Ekelund’s charity work took on a whole new meaning to her USED WITH PERMISSION after a battle with diabetic keTalayna Ekelund of the Daysland district holds the title of Miss Teen Canada Commonwealth toacidosis (DKA) last October International, and will compete in England at the end of November for an international title. She nearly took her life. was featured on the July 2019 cover for TeenLook magazine, in an Audrey Hepburn-inspired Last Oct. 19, Ekelund was photo. rushed to the Stollery Children's Hospital at the Univer“Anything that I can go out build up her reputation in the local businesses and charities. sity of Alberta after becoming “Pageants have given me ex- and do I am open to. I’m a very pageant community and is unresponsive at the hospital in hopeful for what they could perience with public speaking busy person but these are all Daysland. and given me the confidence to things I like filling my time bring for her future. After Ekelund had been sta“Pageants give me many op- come out of my shell and pres- with.” ble for a large Ekelund also has a proclivity portunities with ent myself as a more outspoken part of the day, for arts and crafts and even public speaking person.” Coming from that experience I no one was exSince her time in the Stollery, helped decorate the graduation and community inpecting her just want to look at life and say ‘Go volvement, but Ekelund is happy to announce ceremony for the 2019 Our heart to stop they can only take that she has 80 per cent nerve Lady Mount Pleasant (OLMP) for it.’ You don’t have time to sit back not once, but me so far and even- recovery in her leg, though graduates, a class she would’ve and think about what can go wrong. twice, in less tually it becomes they are unsure if she’ll regain been graduating with had her than 48 hours. up to us to take our the other 20 per cent. She’s im- illness not set her back a semes“Everything futures into our pressed with how far she’s ter. shut down after a mysterious out to Ekelund about a cover own hands. Ekelund has used her pagcome. infection drove my body into shoot for the second issue, too, “Coming from that experi- eant titles the best way she “I want to do pageants as progressive shock. having wanted to do an Au- long as I feel comfortable enter- ence I just want to look at life knows how and has been a “I spent five-and-a-half drey Hepburn-inspired shoot ing them, but eventually I and say ‘Go for it.’ You don’t positive presence in any comweeks in the Stollery.” Unfortu- for a while. would like to become a pedi- have time to sit back and think munity she visits. nately for Ekelund, her femoral “In the end, I want to partic“Every little event helps an- atric endocrinologist. I know about what can go wrong. nerve was nicked when she other event in the future so, for that I will have to take a step “I am going to look at my life ipate in enough community was hooked up to life support. example, doing a photo shoot away from pageants to focus with so much more renewed volunteering and charity work “Just weeks before I was set at one place may open up the on my medical degrees.” interest and more motivation to bring attention to the organto compete for Miss Teen opportunity to do a runway Ekelund’s main motivation to pursue the things that I have izations who need it; in the Canada CWI, I was having to show the next week,” she says. for competing in pageants yet to do and to take the oppor- end, I want to give these places relearn how to walk. Luckily, Ekelund has worked hard to comes from her desire to sup- tunities and lead them by the means to help as many peothe Commonwealth organizaple as possible.” port and bring awareness to storm.
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Flagstaff Community Adult Learning releases fall calendar Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Flagstaff Community Adult Learning (FCAL) has released their Sept.Oct. 2019 calendar of courses and activities with some practical courses available. These include some business basics from Business IQ that include essential computer skills where employers can obtain grant funding for sending employees to class. Check out their ad for information on classes being offered. There are also some general interest courses led by FCAL staff, including GED preparation, Scaredy Cat computer courses, and Digital Drop-in where clients can bring their digitial devices, like phones and tablets, right into the FCAL office to get some practical help on how to use them. Mental Health First Aid will be held over two days in late October, through the BRIC Centre in Forestburg, and Alberta Health Services is offering courses in balance and mobility and a three-session Weight Wise series. Flagstaff Photo Club will meet Thursday, Sept. 5, and the Garden Club’s organizational meeting is scheduled for October. New this season is a “So you want to be a speaker” series. This is a three-part series meant to help get started in story telling and public speaking, starting with advice on how to write your own story, and followed by tips for preparing a power-point presentation, and public speaking tips. If you’re looking for something to do this fall, think about enrolling in one or more courses. If you don’t see what you’re looking for in this brochure, contact FCAL and make a suggestion. General interest courses must be offered on a userpay basis, but if there’s enough interest, that’s covered by each person paying a moderate fee to attend the course. Experts say lifelong learning habits can improve your self-confidence, and can play a big role in keeping your brain healthy and your mind sharp by giving it new
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Imagine putting a dollar value on community support Imagine if we all knew the dollar value of every good thing we did, as we did it. Do you think it would inspire us to do more? There’s a library in Pennsylvania that issues receipts showing how much patrons have saved by borrowing the book from the library versus just buying it outright. One young man posted his receipt on social media last week, showing that he’s saved $1,384 in the past year, and $7,078 since he and his family began using the library. So they were able to see a tangible figure showing how much they’d saved by supporting their local library system. What if you could find out how much volunteering and supporting your community saved you? Wouldn’t it be cool if your bill for your recreation fees, whatever they are, included the real cost, then deducted the contributions from other groups and municipalities that provided you with a direct financial benefit? Would that inspire us, I wonder, to take that into account the next time one of those groups was looking for volunteers? Or selling tickets to an event or raffle? Take the Sedgewick Ag Society, for instance. Definitely not the only group in the Flagstaff Region who contributes to their community, just one of many. A small, hardworking group of people who put on a couple of big events every year, and work hard at it, usually raising enough money to make a decent contribution to recreation activities. Those funds work to indirectly subsidize user fees. Other things that help are sponsorships by local businesses, government and non-government grants, County recreation funding, town recreation funding, and more. Volunteers taking work shifts, too. Sometimes when you hear about grants and funding going to recreational facilities, there can be a tendency to take the attitude that money keeps pouring into these places, and it’s not sustainable. But that’s not the whole picture. Every dollar donated towards our sporting facilities or organizations helps keep the cost of registrations reasonable for user groups, and keeps our community viable by allowing groups to provide these programs. But wouldn’t it be neat to see just what kind of impact community group’s fundraising directly has on those fees? I can’t help but think it would really help both parties out, well, all parties, if we could acknowledge the impact of contributions by actually putting a number on it, and including that in user fee info. It would be great if users also thought about giving back to some of those organizations when they’re putting on those events or holding fundraisers that create that subsidy. It’s just another way our communities are connected, another example of the butterfly effect on a social and community level. It’s sure interesting to think about.
LETTER It’s not left vs. right anymore Dear Editor, This next election is not going to be about the left or the right. It has to be more about the top or the bottom, because the extreme difference in income between the top earners in society and the rest of us has become dangerous. According to the Canada Revenue Agency, Canadians are hiding approximately $240 billion overseas and not declaring it, which translates into $14.6 billion in lost federal taxes. Meanwhile, consumer debt in Canada is at an alltime high. When consumers stop being able to pay their debts because of a stagnating economy, we all fall off a financial cliff. Pundits say that the next crisis will be longer and more severe than the Great Depression. I don’t know about you, but I’d really like to avoid that. So, in the next election, I am voting for whoever promises to make the rich pay their fair share of taxes, especially on money that is languishing overseas and doing nothing. I support a progressive tax where the richer you are, the higher percentage tax
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The Community Press, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - Page 5
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Hardisty Lake Lot, Summer Cabin with Power! Cute summer cabin with power, very large treed lot for privacy, and just a short walk to the beach for watersports. Hard to find these large Lake Lots, this is 14208sqft, plenty of room for large RV’s or for family camping and winter road access. Some renovations needed for Cabin or build a nice 4 season Lake Home on this huge Lot! Price $145,000 E4141322. View on jeffgolka.ca
KILLAM LOTS 2 Killam Lots in Prime Location! Moving to Killam from the Country and looking for that acreage feeling on the edge of town ooking out at the countryside. These double 130x120 lots are ideal for you for you to build nice home and plenty of garage space. Nicely located heading south of Killam past Ball Diamonds and Heritage Park to very last lots, level and ready to build on with full services at the lot line. Private sale so no building timeline requirements, and with beautiful corner lot for privacy. Owner may sell lots separately, call Jeff Golka for more details. Price $65,000
SEDGEWICK ACREAGES Premier Acreage in Flagstaff County! Great 18acre setting and terrific view, close to Sedgewick and just cart it to the Golf Course! Take the Hardtop road off Hwy 13, no gravel, to this beautiful 12yr old Modern Executive Home. Features granite counters, Walkout basement, triple-pane windows, underfloor heat, three car heated garage, professionally landscaped/irrigated yard, plus large 50x60 heated shop and power generated backup. Stop the aggravation of building new and view this turnkey move-in ready family home, with mature landscaped yard! Price $855,000. View at www.jeffgolka.ca ADDITIONAL ADJACENT 68acres NOW AVAILABLE, EXCELLENT SMALL FARM!
68 acres Pasture at Sedgewick! Looking for nice pasture with dugout and plenty of water. Ideal pasture for recreational or straight beef cattle farming. Completely fenced and only 1 mile from Sedgewick just west of the golf course. Purchase the pasture outright or also available with 18acres Home and Shop (E4146738) adjacent to this nice pasture. Asking $2900/acre. View at www.jeffgolka.ca Country Life, Beautiful 6.45 Acres, Heated Shop close to Sedgewick! Country life and beautiful 1600 sqft Bungalow home with fully finished basement! Comes with 4 bedrooms, big office, kitchen w/island, F/A heating/AC plus under floor heating for basement and double garage. Outside has a 40x60 shop fully heated and insulated, cement floor with electric door. Yard is fenced and ready for animals with a two-stall barn, corralling and waterers with shelters. Professionally installed Lawn sprinklers and beautiful landscaping keep the yard green, enjoy this all right off the deck. $469,900. View all properties on www.jeffgolka.ca
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1,346 acres Agriculture land at Hardisty! Great investment in this active farm mixed farming operation. Two packages each 673 acres Agriculture Land ready for future development and located within the Rosyth Land Development Industrial expansion area at Hardisty Terminal. Approximately 800 acres broke balance is pasture, oil revenue approx. $14,000 per year, ready for Industrial use within MD of Provost approvals. Excellent access to the land just down the road from USD Rail Terminals and near the Primary Hwy 13. A great buy with huge development investment upside. View at www.jeffgolka.ca
Quiet, Private 4.82 Acreage at Hardisty! Well maintained 4 bedrooms/2bath Home with big kitchen/dining, beautiful enclosed deck, large living room with great view of yard. Comes with all appliances, water softener, air conditioned and full completed basement. Asphalt driveway entry, exceptional yard, children’s play area/swings, large workshop/ storage, double car garage, horse shelter, tack room, fenced and cross fenced land for horses and pets for acreage enjoyment. Price $289,000. www.jeffgolka.ca
3.43 acre Acreage next to Golf Course and Hardisty Lake! What a premium property to own! Its just a short walk to the driving range and Golf course or Hardisty Lake Park. Level and ready to build on: Asking $99,000. Make your offer today and build! View on jeffgolka.ca
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Ultimate Retail, Office and Warehouse Property in Hardisty! Need a great Property with 5500sqft of heated office, retail and storage this is nice. Has newly renovated front office setting, new Bathrooms redone, air conditioned and building is all clean and ready to move into. Located in the active oilfield community of Hardisty call for a viewing. Price $165,000. View on jeffgolka.ca
Classic Gorgeous Character Home in Lougheed! Love and care by its owner for 60 years this beautiful home has its original staircase, railings, banisters, original doors/ frames/ mouldings, original wood flooring underneath and large wood pillar colonnades in the living room. Well-maintained 5-bdrm home, new shingles, a mix of originality with a classy modern 2002 gorgeous Kitchen w/island, Dining room, main floor laundry, all under Vaulted ceilings w/skylights and beautiful bright arch windows to admire its quiet, relaxing back yard. French doors lead to large patio, yard is amazing plenty of fruit trees and 6ft privacy fence for pets and kids. Perfect for retiree with main level bdrms or big family home, all this with a taste of history and the comforts of today. Asking $135,000. View on www.jeffgolka.ca
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Nicely Updated Home with heated Garage in Sedgewick! Beautifully done, 2 Bedroom/4pc bath home ready to move into in Sedgewick. Ideal Seniors residence with bedroom on the main level, easy grade level entry into home, nice garage with covered area for working outside and short walk downtown. Nice Appliances and upgrades like bathroom, flooring, siding and zero maintenance metal roof. $109,000. View at www. jeffgolka.ca “my listings”!
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Wonderful Home, 4Bdrms, Heated Garage in Amisk! Make this your home with all the work done on it and in great location in Amisk! Landscaped huge yard, nice deck, and with large heated garage. Inside the 4bdrm/2bath home is well maintained with big bright windows, nice kitchen and eating area and big living room. Basement is fully finished, large Laundry, great storage, very energy efficient and lots of outside parking and back lane, just a terrific property. Asking $199,000. View on jeffgolka.ca
8,000 sq. ft. Steel Constructed Shop Heated, 20 ft Doors! Terrific 8000 sq ft steel heated shop, 1600 sq ft enclosed mezzanine, offices, washroom, parts room, work benches and wash bay all on hi-strength reinforced concrete. 3 large doors/back and front driveway for access in and out of the shop for the equipment, and all this sitting on 3 large lots, steel security fenced and storage shed. Ideal for heavy equipment company, heavy trucks or large farming operation. Price $599,000. View on jeffgolka.ca
FURTHER REDUCED Terrific 2009 Home, 9ft basement, Big 85x100 Lot! Everything you want 4 bedrooms, 4 bath home, vaulted ceilings w/upper dormers, nice deck and huge lot all fenced in new subdivision in Lougheed. Basement 90% completed has tall 9ft ceilings comes w/all appliances, water softener, and R/O water. Outside is exceptionally big yard, fenced, huge storage shed, cement parking pad for vehicles, easily add attached garage onto the home. Price $209,900. View on jeffgolka.ca
Legacy Estate Acreage, Fully Serviced Lots for Sale! Great spot with surrounding trees, private and quiet area of Hughenden at Legacy Estates. This development is ideal for those looking to have a new home and room for large garage or workshop. These beautiful acreages vary in size from half acre to over 3 acres, a choice of 5 Lots from $34,000 - $79,000. Ideal for families, retired couples that want country life or to remain in the area close to the farm. Only 30 minutes to Wainwright for more services, local groceries and K-12 school, rec centre and community spirit! www.jeffgolka.ca
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VIKING ACREAGE Amazing Viking Home and Acreage, built to Stand test of Time! Modern gorgeous Brick and Cedar home built to last, rare 2x8 R40walls, 1590sqft of fine craftsmanship, stone wood burning fireplace with underfloor heating both basement/double garage w/floor drain. Cool in the summer, warm in winter 4 bedrooms/3baths, gorgeous country kitchen, open design, walkout deck to amazing 4.84acre yard with creek, firepit and woodshed. Two entries are all gravelled for truck or trailer access and heated insulated workshop, with many newer additional buildings included with full mature and manicured yard and only 4 miles to Viking. Price $498,000. www.jeffgolka.ca
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Nice Home, Garage, Sheds in good area! Well maintained 3 bed/2bath home in a quiet area in Lougheed and full finished basement, newly painted, lots of storage and nice covered porch area. Inside home has good layout open concept with nice bedroom sizes. Beautifully landscaped 60x120 lot, great fire pit area, wood shed, storage shed and good 14x26 garage with plenty of rear parking. Price $129,000 View on jeffgolka.ca
Solid home, Large Addition, double Lots in Strome! Spacious 2 level home features, 2 bedrooms/2 bath with big living room addition, stone fireplace and glass sliders to the backyard patio, vinyl siding and metal roofing. Comes with all appliances, basement area has utilities and laundry, basic kitchen area and rear porch entrance. Yard is double lots plenty of room for parking large rigs, or building dream shop, taxes are only $578/year. Asking Price $89,900. www.jeffgolka.ca
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New physician begins BRCF delivers funding to Watershed Alliance practice in Killam Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Dr. Rami Abu-Zeidan recently opened his new practice, the Killam Family Care Clinic, sharing space with Dr. Tim Hanton. Dr. Rami chose Killam to open his first new practice, he completed his residency in June, and began his practice July 16. He says, “When I met with Geri Clark, Dr. Tim Hanton, and Dr. Stan, I was struck by the relationship they had, and the mutual respect for each other that was obvious to me. Those types of relationships are conducive to working and being successful in a rural practice, and I enjoyed seeing that right off the bat.” Dr. Rami says that the support he’s received thus far has been, “Phenomenal. Dr. Hanton has been instrumental in helping me set up my practice. “I couldn’t ask for better. Everyone has been really supportive, too,
from the patients, to the hospital staff, to people on the street. People have been very welcoming.” He says he had some rural experiences during his time in med school, and during his residency. “It was a lot more enjoyable interacting with the other doctors. I could see they were very active members of their community, and the cohesiveness of the medical staff in those communities was very inviting. “Plus, the experience, professionally, available to gain from a rural practise takes all of your training, and maximizes its potential.” Dr. Rami says he chose family medicine right from the start. “My dad had numerous health issues when I was younger, and I saw the impact his family doctor had on his care. “Medical treatment is much more than just medicine. “It’s about the relationships between doc-
tors and patients; they can have a powerful impact. A kind word can make a positive difference on someone’s life.” He says he enjoys getting to know his patients, and their stories on a deeper level. “Specialists don’t get that opportunity. A GP gets to know his patients, to help them, and get them through what’s happening. “Often it’s just listening to a patient that helps. “I’ve seen what a difference being a great doctor can do.” Dr. Rami is accepting new patients to his practice. He has also joined the Kalayna PCN. “I’m really happy to be in Killam, and I look forward to providing care to the people here.” There is a meet and greet event scheduled for Dr. Rami on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Killam Seniors Centre. See the ad below in this paper for more details.
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The Battle River Community Foundation recently awarded a grant to the Battle River Watershed Alliance. Battle River Community Foundation Treasurer Wally Wrubleski presents the cheque to Nathalie Olson, Education and Outreach Coordinator while David Samm, General Manager of the Battle River Watershed Alliance, looks on. The grant is from income from the J. Vernon Malone Fund, established in memory of Vernon Malone to support Battle Quality structures to meet all your needs. River Watershed Alliance UFA.com/Quote programs intended to preserve, protect, or improve water quality in the Battle River watershed.
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Finding Common Ground 2.0 looking for energy ambassadors Battle River Watershed Alliance two-day tour explores energy options Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Battle River Watershed Alliance (BRWA) recently won an Emerald Award, the Shared Footprints Award, for their Finding Common Ground project. That project had three parts, a three-day bike tour, a documentary, and a series of community conversations highlighting the project, a look at energy and how it relates to life in the Battle River watershed. This year, the BRWA will be hosting a new two-day bus tour, and they are hoping that it will draw the interest of individuals or groups interested in becoming ‘energy ambassadors,’ willing to share the information throughout the region. Nathalie Stanley Olson is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for BRWA. She says the tour will take place Oct. 23-24, and will feature tours of energy sites, like the Paintearth Mine, and ATCO Battle River Generating Station, the Halkirk Wind
Farm, and this year will include a tour at Enbridge, as well as a biofuel generator and solar array. There will be a keynote speaker that evening, Chris Turner, Calgary author of “The Patch.” Olson describes Turner as a pro-environmentalist who believes in fiscal conservation. “The talk will centre on energy and how it relates to Alberta. “The tour will cover the where, the how, pros and cons of different types of energy generation, as well as where we are coming from, and innovative technologies in our futures. “We will also talk about efficiencies on a large scale, not just in energy generation, but in use as well.” Day two will feature energy on a smaller, household and small business scale, discussing personal energy use and efficiency, and will also feature a number of guest speakers and presentations, including a presentation by David Dodge from Green Energy Futures.
Dodge has a popular podcast of the same name. “One of the days will also talk about energy for agricultural use.” The tour will have room for 25 to 30 people, and thanks to grant funding and partnerships the BRWA has garnered, will not cost participants anything to attend. “Except for a willingness to go forward and share the information presented,” she says. “We are looking for participants to act as Energy Ambassadors; to go forward understanding a lot more about how our energy systems work.” She says it’s a great opportunity for professional development or training in a variety of backgrounds. Participants can expect two full days of educational activities. The tour will start and end in Camrose, where the BRWA will pick up the cost of meals, transportation, and accommodation for participants. “All we ask in return is that participants take what is learned and share it.”
Whether that means inviting friends and family, or community groups, the BRWA will provide whatever support is needed to spread the information, including a slide show of the event, and staff support, if needed. The event is very much like the awardwinning project of 2017, but with a format that will be accessible to a wider group of participants. Olson says that some invitations have been issued, to prior participants, but adds that registration is open for anyone interested in attending. “For anyone who attended one of our community conversations in 2017 and thought, ‘I wish I was there,’ this is their opportunity,” she says. Olson says our relationship with energy is a
complex one, “It’s not just how we make it, but also how we use it and everything in between. “It’s reimagining our relationship with en-
ergy.” Those interested in becoming ambassadors can contact the BRWA and ask about ‘Finding Common Ground 2.0.’
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Building on the success of their Emerald-award-winning original Finding Common Ground project in 2017, the Battle River Watershed Alliance is planning ‘Finding Common Ground 2.0.’ The new tour will include a bus tour instead of a bike tour, and will again feature tours of various energy producers in the region, including the Halkirk Wind Farm (above).
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Quinton MacMillon of Hardisty brings home gold medal for Javelin Leslie Cholowsky Editor
PHOTO COURTESY 2019 WESTERN CANADA SUMMER GAMES
Quinton MacMillan of Hardisty won a gold medal for Javelin at the Western Canada Summer Games, held Aug 13-18 in Swift Current. Team Alberta led the games with 299 medals overall, 129 of those gold.
Quinton MacMillan, 20, a Hardisty/Hughenden native, is bringing home a gold medal for Men’s Javelin from the Western Canada Summer Games, held in Swift Current Aug. 13 through 18. On Aug. 17, MacMillan scored a season’s-best 57.96-metre throw to win gold for Team Alberta, over a metre further than the silver medallist. He definitely seems to be overcoming the injuries he says have bothered him this season. He trains with and represents Split City Sonics Track and Field Club out of Lloydminster, and has been throwing the javelin
FOR SALE BY TENDER Tenders are invited for the purchase of the following property located SE of Forestburg in Flagstaff County, situated along secondary highway 855 and along the shore of the Battle River and the Battle River Reservoir. The property is legally described as: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 16 TOWNSHIP 40 SECTION 36 ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER WHICH LIES NORTH OF THE NORTH BOUNDARIES OF THE RESERVIOR AS SHOWN ON RIGHT OF WAY PLAN 6049HW AND NORTH OF THE PRODUCTION WESTERLY OF THAT NORTH BOUNDARY SHOWING A BEARING OF NORTH (83) DEGREES, (23) MINUTES WEST AND A DISTANCE OF 1250.1 FEET ACROSS THE ROAD, AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 7345AG, CONTAINING 34.4 HECTARES (84.89 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS A) PLAN 7821272 ROAD 0.012 0.03 B) PLAN 9724514 ROAD 5.881 14.53 C) PLAN 9925917 ROAD 0.009 0.02 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS Also included with this property is the remainder of owner’s current ATCO pasture lease containing approximately 10 acres more or less. The property is divided by paved highway 855 and also has paved access into the west half of the property. The property is primarily pasture land with several free flowing springs. The property contains abundant wildlife and has great recreational use and potential. The 2019 property taxes will be adjusted on the closing date. Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Marcinkoski Tender”, with tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to Andreassen Borth in trust for 5% of the amount of the tender and must be delivered before 12:00 noon on August 30, 2019 to the offices of Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, 5014-50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, Alberta, T0B 2L0. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before September 30, 2019. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. Tenders will not be opened in public. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited to the owner. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits received from any unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by regular mail. For further information, or to arrange an appointment to view the property, please call Bob at (780) 781-1432.
for six years. MacMillan credits Hughenden Jr. High gym teacher Ryan Duffett for his start in throwing javelin competitively. “He encouraged me to try all track events and he saw I was instantly able to throw a javelin, so my coach and I pur-
sued it until I graduated.” MacMillan said in his Western Canada Games bio, “I grew up on a farm away from any tracks, so I did what I could; took a bobcat and a shovel and flattened out a strip for my runway, and that was my only place for
javelin till I joined [the] club.” Coming into the Western Canada competition, MacMillan says his 60.68m first-place finish in the 2018 U20 Canadian National Track and Field Championships has been the highlight of his javelin career.
FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following farmland located approximately one mile west of Hardisty in Flagstaff County is offered for sale by Tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations and non-financial obligations in the existing Certificates of Title: Parcel 1 SECTION 12 QUARTER NORTH EAST CONTAINING 65.2 HECTARES (161 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT A) 2.02 HECTARES (5 ACRES) MORE OR LESS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF THE SAID QUARTER SECTION; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY THEREOF, 330 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY THEREOF 660 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE SAID EAST BOUNDARY TO A POINT ON THE SAID NORTH BOUNDARY; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SAID NORTH BOUNDARY TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT B) 2.02 HECTARES (5 ACRES) MORE OR LESS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH EAST CORNER CF THE SAID QUARTER SECTION; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY THEREOF TO A POINT 2310 FEET SOUTHERLY MEASURED ALONG THE SAID EAST BOUNDARY FROM THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF THE SAID QUARTER SECTION; THENCE WESTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID QUARTER SECTION 660 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE SAID EAST BOUNDARY TO A POINT ON THE SAID SOUTH BOUNDARY; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE THE SAID SOUTH BOUNDARY TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS Parcel 2 MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 10 TOWNSHIP 43 SECTION 12 ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER NOT COVERED BY THE WATERS OF LAKE NO. 8 AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF SURVEY OF THE SAID TOWNSHIP DATED ON THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER A.D. 1915 CONTAINING 59.3 HECTARES (146.60 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS The property contains approximately 250 +/- cultivated acres, fenced with a lake on the NW quarter. The owner will pay the 2019 property taxes without adjustment and will notify the current tenant of any sale of the property. Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Hardisty Tender”, with tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to Andreassen Borth in trust for 5% of the amount of the tender and must be delivered before 12:00 noon on September 3, 2019 to the offices of Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, 5014-50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, Alberta, T0B 2L0. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before September 30, 2019. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. Tenders will not be opened in public. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited to the owner. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits received from any unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by regular mail. For further information, or to arrange an appointment to view the property, please call Darryl at (780) 888-7801..
The Community Press, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - Page 9
Battle River School Division School Opening Information 2019-2020 School Year OUR MISSION:
NEW REGISTRATIONS
The Battle River School Division, in collaboration with our communities, will support every student to be a lifelong learner and contributing member of society.
Please let us welcome you to Battle River. Students new to the school division should register at the school they will be attending and provide a birth certificate when registering.
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE: On behalf of the teachers, administrators, and support staff, I would like to welcome each and every student to Battle River School Division for the 2019-2020 school year. This year, staff will continue to work toward achieving our vision of: Every Student, Every Day, A Success by providing an educational experience focused on programming that is tailored to meet the individual learning needs of the students we serve. We’re looking forward to a great year! Rita Marler, Superintendent of Schools. AUGUST 28 AUGUST 29 AUGUST 30
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL-PLANNING DAY (No School for Students) PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES-SCHOOL (No School for Students) NON-INSTRUCTIONAL-PLANNING DAY (No School for Students)
SEPTEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER 3 SEPTEMBER 5 SEPTEMBER 20
LABOUR DAY (Schools Closed) FIRST DAY OF CLASSES STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES-DIVISION (No School for Students)
OCTOBER 3 OCTOBER 11 OCTOBER 14 OCTOBER 25
STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) THANKSGIVING DAY (Schools Closed) PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES-DIVISION (No School for Students)
NOVEMBER 7 NOVEMBER 11 NOVEMBER 12 NOVEMBER 13&14 NOVEMBER 15
STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL REMEMBRANCE DAY (Schools Closed) DAY-IN-LIEU OF PARENT / TEACHER INTERVIEWS (Schools Closed) FALL BREAK (Schools Closed) DAY-IN-LIEU OF PARENT / TEACHER INTERVIEWS (Schools Closed)
DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER 6 DECEMBER 19 DECEMBER 20 DECEMBER 23
STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) LAST DAY OF CLASSES SCHOOLS CLOSED CHRISTMAS BREAK (Schools Closed)
JANUARY 6 JANUARY 9 JANUARY 17 JANUARY 31
SCHOOL RESUMES STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) SEMESTER BREAK (Schools Closed)
FEBRUARY 6 FEBRUARY 13&14 FEBRUARY 17 FEBRUARY 28
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MAY 7 MAY 8 MAY 18 MAY 22
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THE BOARD of TRUSTEES Beaver County East . . . . . . . . . . . . Lyle Albrecht, lalbrecht@brsd.ab.ca West . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zsuzsanna Hemperger, zhemperger@brsd.ab.ca Camrose County North . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Belich, kbelich@brsd.ab.ca South . . . . . . . . . . . .Kendall Severson, kseverson@brsd.ab.ca City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norm Erickson, nerickson@brsd.ab.ca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valerie Sims, vsims@brsd.ab.ca Flagstaff County East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laurie Skori, lskori@brsd.ab.ca West . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Kimball, jkimball@brsd.ab.ca
BUSING SERVICE The first day of busing for all students will be Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Students residing in Beaver County, Camrose County and Flagstaff County Students who were transported to a Division-operated school by a BRSD bus during the last school year will be included in our plans for the 2019-2020 school year. Students new to these areas should register for bus service by calling the Transportation Department at 780-672-6131 extension 5279, or 1-800-262-4869 extension 5279, well in advance of school opening so that efficient routes can be planned. Any questions regarding attendance areas and/or eligibility for busing should be directed to the transportation department.
SCHOOLS WITHIN BATTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION #31 Please feel free to contact the school administrators to discuss the programs available to students in their schools.
School
Telephone
Grades Principal
Allan Johnstone Bashaw Battle River Online Bawlf C.W. Sears Camrose Composite High (English / French Immersion) Camrose Outreach /Learning Together Central High – Sedgewick Charlie Killam (English / French Immersion) Chester Ronning Daysland Forestburg Hay Lakes Holden Home Schooling Jack Stuart Killam Public New Norway Round Hill Ryley Sifton (English / French Immersion) Sparling Tofield
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Brad Kyle Myranda Shepherd Miles Walsh Shane Gau Emily Coykendall Todd Sieben
Candace Hodder Mark Chanasyk Corina Doyle Caroline Simonson Craig Dimond
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Laura Swanson
780-384-3817 1 - 12
William Klassen
Keely Nelson
780-672-7785 6 - 8
Stephen Hoyland
Reid Lansing Lloyd Mackenzie
Brian Horbay Jerrit Brandt Gordon Thompson Don Hoffman Sandra Wills Miles Walsh Zenovia Lazaruik Brock Bartlett Richard Payne Karla Koleba Maria Schaade Natasha Wilm
Candice McLeod Wes Wilson Margaret Carlson Chad Ramsay
780-672-0106 K - 5 780-662-3133 5 - 12
Andrea Gutmann Janice Muench
Nancy Hazelwood Chad Kendall
780-336-3352 K - 12
Adam Madsen
Kelly Willis Arial
780-672-5588 780-374-3676 780-582-3792 780-878-3368 780-688-3858 780-679-6131 780-672-0880 780-385-3690 780-855-3936 780-672-6654 780-663-3682 780-672-2980
K-5 K - 12 K - 12 1 - 12 K-6 1 - 12 K-5 K-9 K - 12 K-9 7 - 12 K-5
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Hutterite Colonies Please direct inquiries to Patrick McFeely, Colony School Principals, at Division Office, 780-672-6131
DIVISION LEADERSHIP TEAM Located at: 5402 - 48A Ave., Camrose, AB. T4V 0L3. www.brsd.ab.ca Phone - (780) 672-6131 Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent, Learning Assistant Superintendent, Business Director of Communications Director of Facilities Director of Finance Director of Human Resources Director of Learning, Inclusion Director of Learning, Inclusion Director of Learning, Instruction Director of Learning, Instruction Director of Technology Director of Transportation
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Seventh year for post-Fair Lougheed Race attracts 65 racers Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The 2019 Lougheed Race has come and gone, and organizers were thrilled to welcome 65 racers on Sunday, Aug. 11. Racers had their choice of four different distances this year for the first time: 5k, 10k, half-marathon, and the kid’s 1k course. The race began at the Lougheed Field House, and races started at 9 a.m. prompt with the halfmarathon, with the other categories starting at intervals after that. The race runs over pavement, gravel, and dirt for the half-marathon and 10 k routes, with water stations at regular intervals. The 5k course was mostly gravel with some dirt, just 2.5km out and back, and the Kids’ Race, about a mile, ran all around the Sports Grounds, with a small out and back section. Only the Kids’ Race didn’t have prizes, but they did receive a ‘swag’ bag, full of goodies, for running. All of the other races also gives participants an opportunity to win prizes for predicting their time for finishing, but if they enter a prediction, they aren’t allowed to take along a timing device. Participants came from nearby and as far away as Dawson Creek, BC. Winning the 5k was Matthew Slimmon of Wainwright for the Men’s, and Kaylene Bieleny of Calgary for the Ladies. Danielle Eriksen of Vermilion predicted her final time within four seconds to win the 5k prediction. Results for the 10k race saw Shane Mascarin of Wainwright finish first in the Men’s, and local Shawn Sieben of Lougheed come in second. For the Ladies 10k, Brittany MacMillan of Hardisty came in first. Livia Costa of Wainwright predicted her finish within two minutes and 15 seconds to win the 10k prediction.
The half-marathon was won by Kelvin Tuftin on the Men’s side, with a close finish, just six seconds between first and second place, with the Ladies winner, Savannah Hyssong of Hardisty, just 23 seconds after Tuftin. This was the seventh annual anniversary of the event, it has traditionally followed the Lougheed Fair. The Lougheed Race is part of a race series, the Battle River Series, that includes two Wainwright runs in April and September. Organizer Cheryl Frost says, “We have three goals in putting on this race. “The first is to offer a fun and competitive race to our local citizens, and anyone else who wants to join us, of course, and promote a healthy lifestyle. “The second is to encourage people to come and join in the Fair festivities all weekend long. “And finally, the third is to give local and surrounding businesses an opportunity to advertise to participants and show their support for the health and wellbeing of their communities.” Racers had until Friday, Aug. 9 to register
CRYSTAL HEDEMAN PHOTO
The 2019 Lougheed Race, held Sunday, Aug. 11, featured four different events this year, including a 1k Kids’ Race that attracted 14 runners. In total 65 racers enjoyed one of four different courses offered this year.
this year, and organizers enticed potential racers by showing a sneak peak at both the swag and the prizes. She says, “Some of the most positive feedback we received last year was about the local products we used in our prizes, and seriously, we are so fortunate to have some unique businesses in our area to celebrate.” Frost is also the Race Director, and commands a small army of volunteers (including her family members) to help mark the course, gather the swag, man water stations, and help on race day. Pre-race day, waiting
for runners to register, she said. “The fewest we’ve ever had at our race is 14. Basically I’m a stubborn race director who wasn’t ready to quit on the race yet.” She bravely predicted 70 registrations by the deadline, and she was pretty close. Frost says, “We are not a fundraiser, and we aren't really a formal or-
ganization either. “We're just a core group of people who want to create a race for the area. With that said, most of the money from participant fees goes directly into the race - the budget usually runs around $1,200 these days. “Anything extra, after we feel like we've given a fantastic racing and small-town experience, goes into our local com-
munity.” Frost says this year the Lougheed Library will receive anything left over, “Generally, we have a couple hundred dollars left that needs a home.” Eight racers braved the half-marathon, while 11 registered for the 10k event. The 5k event had the most participants by far, with 32, and the Kids’ had a great turnout, with 14 runners.
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The Community Press, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - Page 11
Heisler preparing for fall harvest Maxine Badry Heisler P.
780-889-2113
Hi everyone, how was your week? I’m getting busy canning fruit, peas, beans, and etc. for the winter. The farmers are busy trying to get their silage or hay up and getting ready for harvest. It will be a while yet, but there's lots to get ready for when the time comes. It sounds like we might get a few days of summer weather, let's hope so. It's nice to be able to enjoy the fresh veggies and fruit from our gardens. There’s nothing like fresh veggies and fruits, so enjoy. Mariann Wolbeck and her sister enjoyed a very relaxing week holidaying at Canmore. Congratulations to Ed and Josephine Volk, formerly of the Heisler district, who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with family over the weekend in the Daysland Hall.
Visiting with Shirley Heisler was her niece of Camrose, enjoying her aunty’s good home cooking. I ventured to Camrose on Sunday afternoon, where I enjoyed a birthday celebration of my greatgrandson Alex Gendreau. Alex celebrated his fifth birthday with family and friends. He is the son of Marcel and Krista Gendreau. Birthday greetings to: Zoey Miske, Aug. 19; Bailey Dietrich, Davin Pfeffer, and Shannon Wasilenkoff, Aug. 20; Debbie Henderson and Stan Erickson, Aug. 21; Sharon Vorbrock, Aug. 22; Taylor Sunderman, Aug. 25. Anniversary greetings to: Ed and Josephine Volk, Mickey and Moyra Heisler, Aug. 22; Mitchell and Robyn Kroetsch, Aug. 23; Mark and Lorie Volk, Will and Bernice Dale, Aug. 24; Claude and Deb Fell, Aug. 25. Thought for the week: to put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must cultivate our personal life; and to cultivate our personal life, we must first set our hearts right.
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FORESTBURG
Great commercial building. Lots of smaller offices and reception area on one side, while the other side is wide open. 2 existing renters. Large storage area in the back, 2 newer furnaces and tin roof. MLS #CA0152875 $105,000.
Check out this cute 2 bdrm, 1 bath bungalow. Renovated kitchen, large living room. New windows, siding, nice sized single car garage. MLS #CA0152877. $94,000.
Pride of ownership from the moment you walk through the door in this executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath home. Huge family room, tons of storage. Dbl car garage, RV parking in the back. Underground sprinklers. MLS #A0152880 $300,000.
Lovely 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with over 2,200 sqft on one level with attached garage. Fenced back yard, deck with hot tub room. Tons of storage space. MLS #CA0152891. $190,000.
New windows, roof, siding, HE furnace, water softener, and countertops in this 4 bdrm, 2 bath home on 2 lots. Central air conditioning, hot tub, deck, dbl detached heated garage, partially fenced yard. Right across from school near the outdoor swimming pool. MLS #CA0152961. $115,000.
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Nice sized family home located near school and downtown. 3 bdrm, 1 bath, single car garage. Affordable home in great community. MLS #CA0161025. $120,000.
Brand new home, everything is completely new. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Ideal starter or retirement home. Owner is motivated to sell. Older storage building outside. 60x125 lot. Below bank appraised value. MLS #CA0153940. $150,000.
Outside storage area in Forestburg. Your chance to own a storage lot for RVs, boats, or vehicle. Lots of space for 20-25 RV units depending on size. Also 1 closed storage unit, 10x20 divided into an 8x10 and 8x12. Lots of room to expand. MLS #CA0166323. $50,000.
Fantastic 4 level split located on corner lot. 3 bdrm, 3 baths. Many upgrades including new shingles. New HE forced air furnace adds bonus of central air conditioning. Dbl attached garage with large driveway. Full fenced yard with stone patio. Across from golf course. MLS #CA0172424. $295,000.
Forestburg's new subdivision containing 13 residential lots ready to build on. Located on the west side of the village near the golf course, community centre and RV park. All services at the lot line. MLS #CA0174521. $40,600-$67,600
Great property located just outside of Galahad. 3 bdrms, 2 baths situated on 3.76 acres. Attached heated dbl garage, older barn, and another outbuilding in good shape. MLS #CA0153121. $275,000.
Looking for that perfect hobby farm in Rural Flagstaff? 5.85 acres, fenced and cross fenced with various shelters and pens. Spacious 5 bdrm, 4 bath home. 30x50 quonset and separate shop heated with its own entrance. Let your imagination run wild. MLS #CA0165160. $269,000.
Great family home, everything upgraded in the past 6 yrs. 6 bdrm, 3 baths. Beautiful kitchen, large fully fenced yard, double detached garage, storage shed. MLS #CA0152868. $275,000.
Nice home in Galahad with 4 bdrm and 3 baths. Original hardwood floor throughout. Dbl detached garage, covered deck and storage shed. Explore peaceful small town living. MLS #CA0152861. $128,500.
Great residential acreage with 8.77 acres, large commercial shop and office and beautiful 4 bdrm, 3 bath home. "Man's Dream Shop" with 5 large bays, 20 foot doors, office, washroom, and living quarters. Updated home with sunroom, deck, and attached garage. Electric gate with security cameras. MLS #CA0165273. $780,000.
Own your piece of paradise near Sedgewick. Custom built 3 bdrm, 3 bath home with many upgrades on 160 acres. Landing strip and 40x40 hangar for your small plane. 40x80 quonset with heated area in front and plenty of room for storage. 80 acres is arable. Large deck. MLS #CA0165920. $1,150,000.
Must-see acreage in Stettler County. 1.51 acres. Beautiful 2 storey, 4 bdrm, 3 bath home was built in 2013 and over 2,500 sq ft for your family. Hardwood and slate flooring. Roxul insulation between walls for noise barrier. Heated 30x40 garage with 220V and 2pc bathroom with floor heat. MLS #CA0168290. $465,000.
Charming 1.5 storey home with 3 brdm, 2 baths. Situated on large 100x300 lot near park. Living room and dining room are open concept. Attached single garage. Recent upgrades. MLS #CA0172745 $199,000.
Great business opportunity with highway 13 frontage in Killam. Previously a convenience store and service station. 3 underground fuel storage tanks. Fiberglass tank replaced in 1999 has 2 compartments. Pressure testing and soil assessments indicate no leakage. Located on 2 lots. MLS #CA0168092. $250,000.
Cute 4 bdrm, 2 bath home. Newly renovated, original hardwood, good sized bedroom and family room in the basement. 2 newer decks, large 24x26 garage heated by pellet stove. MLS #CA0160804. $124,000.
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Looking for a fixer upper? 4.42 acres in Rural Flagstaff with older barn and 48x72 quonset. Older home with dbl attached garage. House requires significant work to make livable again. Priced for value of land and quonset. MLS #CA0173042. $69,900.
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Well taken care of acreage near Forestburg. 12.45 acres with 3 bdrm, 3 bath home that has had numerous renovations. Large covered deck is welcoming with screened in gazebo. 3 large buildings; a 40x150 workshop with large back hall; a 35x63 orkshop/garage, and a 40x230 building. All heated and powered.MLS #CA0152859. $535,000.
Great opportunity for revenue property or to supplement mortgage payment. 4 bdrm, 3 bath home is well taken care of. Downstairs has separate kitchen and living room. Dbl detached heated garage recently added. RV parking. MLS #CA0165107. $189,000.
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Lakefront property with turnkey home only steps away from Buffalo Lake. 2 bdrm, 2 baths, larger private bedroom above detached garage. Low maint. sand yard, outside shower, RV parking and sewer hookups. 2017 upgrades. MLS #CA0157866. $539,000.
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Cute 2 bdrm, 1 bath bungalow. Partially finished basement. Fully fenced yard with good sized shed, fire pit, and wood storage area. Great starter home or revenue property. MLS #CA0175800. $98,000.
Your chance to own an untouched piece of paradise. 0.91 acre lot short distance to the lake in Aspen Ridge. See why Buffalo Lake is one of the best kept secrets in Central Alberta. MLS #CA0159632. $134,900.
Large lot at Buffalo Lake perfect for enjoying lake life. Only a 10 min walk from the beach. MLS #CA0152889. $120,000.
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Great starter home at affordable price. 2 bdrm, 1 bath with cozy wood burning stove. Partially finished basement. Big backyard with RV parking and newer deck and garden spot. Sellers are motivated. MLS #CA0166432. $59,900.
Commercial building currently set up as a salon. So many possibilities with this space. Salon fixtures not included but negotiable. 2 washrooms, motivated seller. MLS #CA0152874. $115,000.
Nicely kept 3 bdrm 1 bath mobile on larger corner lot. Covered car port, 2 storage sheds, lots of parking. MLS #CA0152882. $89,000.
Beautiful 2 storey 4 bdrm, 4 bath home. Well below assessment value. Dbl attached garage, central vac, central air conditioning, spacious kitchen. Plenty of parking on this oversized lot and large driveway. MLS #CA0165088. $295,000.
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Looking for a larger home for a smaller price? Great 3 bdrm, 1 bath home on a larger fenced lot. Good sized front entrance, living room, bonus room upstairs. MLS #CA0158543. $149,900.
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Nice sized 3 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow with detached dbl garage on corner lot. Fully developed basement. Great starter or retirement home in lovely community 25 mins from Camrose. MLS #CA0169701. $168,000.
Great family home at Buffalo Lake. 5 bdrm, 3 baths, double heated garage. Private backyard, theatre room and floor heating downstairs. A must-see. Brand new roof. MLS #CA0164887. $450,000.
Beautiful family home built in 2015. 5 bdrm, 3 baths. Basement finished in 2018. Full fenced backyard fully landcaped. Walk-in closet, home theatre, wet bar, spa-like bathroom. Hunter Douglas blinds. Must-see. MLS #CA0161025. $359,000.
Cute and cozy 2 bdrm, 1 bath bungalow close to shopping and the park. Numerous renovations, perfect for a starter or retirement home. Covered breezeway between house and good sized garage with cement floor. MLS #CA0166306. $50,000.
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Nice sized mobile on its own lot. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, open concept. Master has walk-in closet and jetted tub. Large deck, storage shed. MLS #CA0152865. $75,000.
Lovely home situated on 4 LOTS. 3 bdrms, 1 bbath. Open concept. Basement partially finished. Single detached garage, large garden spot, nice deck. MLS #CA0152873. $120,000.
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4 bdrm, 2 bath home on large lot with tons of potential. 2 separate family/ living rooms on the main floor. Basement partially finished. MLS#CA0172799. $150,000.
Unique property that sits on 3 lots. 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with lots of room for growing family. Detached dbl garage with door on front and rear. Abundance of storage space. MLS #CA0174830. $129,900.
GADSBY
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August 2019 Meetings
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Council Highlights Regular Council Meeting of August 14, 2019 Council Highlights briefly identify decisions made by Council. Council encourages its residents, businesses and stakeholders to keep in touch with Council news. Bylaws Council passed the following Bylaws: • Bylaw 02/19 for the purpose of entering into an agreement granting ATCO Electric Ltd. the right to provide Electric Distribution Service within the Hamlet of Galahad. • Bylaw 04/19 to establish an Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, and approved the Flagstaff Regional Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Agreement. • Bylaw 05/19 to establish Intermunicipal Assessment Review Boards, and approved the Intermunicipal Assessment Review Boards Agreement. Council gave first reading of the following Bylaws: • Bylaw 06/19 for the purpose of adopting the Municipal District of Provost No.52 / Flagstaff County Intermunicipal Development Plan. • Bylaw 07/19, for the purpose of amending Land Use Bylaw 09/18. Sale of Used Miscellaneous Equipment The following bids were approved for the 2019 Used Miscellaneous Equipment Tender: • Item # 2 – $18,000 for the 1998 Midland Tri-Axle Belly Dump Trailer • Item # 3 – $5,350 for the 1995 McCoy Tandem Axle Gravel Pup Trailer • Item # 6 – $1,000 for the 2006 Weldco Beales Rock Bucket All bids for the following items were rejected and administration to investigate further sales options: • Item # 1 – 1998 Western Star Highway Tractor and Gravel Box • Item # 5 – 1980 Kenworth Highway Tractor
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All bids for the following item were rejected and this truck will be utilized in the Hamlets of Strome and Galahad to flush sewers and culverts: • Item # 4 – 1979 International Fire Truck Tax Sale Reserve Bids The County set the reserve bid for the tax sale of the following roll numbers with terms for the sale to be cash, certified cheque or bank draft to be received within 48 hours of sale: • Roll # 173810 for 11.24 acres at NW-14-44-11-W4 to be set at $450,000. • Roll # 326010 for 4.42 acres at NW-08-41-13-W4 to be set at $127,700. • Roll # 1006500 for 12,000 square feet at RN67;6;7-10 to be set at $8,300. • Roll # 633000 for 0.54 acres at NE-34-42-16-W4 to be set at $1,000. AlphaBow Energy Request to Defer Taxes and Waive Penalties Council respectfully denied the request from AlphaBow Energy Ltd. regarding a proposed payment schedule for their 2019 property taxes and the waiver of fees, interest, penalties and other costs that may be incurred. Intermunicipal Funding Agreements—GST Council supports the Town of Peace River in their advocacy effort regarding financial implications on intermunicipal funding agreements being subject to Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST), by contacting the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA), Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) or any other advocacy body who may be able to assist in having this ruling reconsidered, as well as corresponding with the MLA and MP expressing our concern with this ruling. Business Plan and Budget 2020-2022 Community Services Programs Delegations Funding for the following organizations will be considered during the 2020-2022 Business Plan and Budget process: • Flagstaff Family Day Home Society • Parents for Fun in Flagstaff • Flagstaff Community Adult Learning—Welcoming Community Project
Once approved, the full Council Meeting minutes can be found at www.flagstaff.ab.ca under the “Council” tab and in the “Meetings and Minutes” section.
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Construction progresses for Killam Campus of Caring Killam Health Centre residents and families were pleased to see painting, drywall, and courtyard landscaping underway during a recent tour of the Campus of Caring addition. Residents had the opportunity to see the partially finished suites, which will be private and more spacious with personal ensuite bathrooms. Work during the next few weeks will include interior and exterior work, including drywall taping and painting, paving and sidewalk preparation, siding, and courtyard landscaping, which has already begun.
Public Works Updates Please refer to www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work happening throughout the County. Gravel: Gravel is available for sale to a maximum of 150 tonnes/year per residential/farm/acreage site. Gravel is not available for sale to commercial users. Anyone wishing to purchase gravel must contact the Public Works Department to obtain a “Permission for Purchase of Gravel” form. Gravel will not be loaded out of a pit without this form. Gravel sales will be limited to the following dates in 2019: • August 21 • September 4 and September 18 • October 19 and October 23 Gravel sales are limited to the following gravel pits: Mazure Pit (NE 16-43-09 W4); Skori Pit #2 (N 1/2 09-46-11 W4); Barber Stockpile (NE 17-44-09 W4); and Daysland Stockpile (SE 13-45-17 W4), providing a loader is available at that gravel pit on that particular day.
Please call John Guhle, Field Coordinator - Gravel, at 780-390-0321 to make arrangements or to obtain information regarding a list of available aggregate products and pricing. Flagstaff County does not haul gravel for ratepayers. Hauling arrangements must be made by the ratepayer. Road Recovery Crews are working on the following shoulder pulling projects: • North of Alliance on Range Road 132, north from Secondary Highway 602 to Township Road 410 for 4.0 miles Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.
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The firefighters on the hose closest to the fire scaled the ladder wearing full gear, including breathing apparatus, weighing in at 75-90 lbs over and above their body weight. Armitage said Sedgewick’s 14 firefighters, 11 Killam firefighters, and eight Hardisty firefighters worked very well as a team. “The guys work really hard, they make my life easier, that’s for sure. “We are all on the same page, and pulled together. It’s a good testament to our future fire agreement.” Armitage said that the utilities were cut off already, and the power turned off at the main JOE KNIEVEL PHOTO
Reports of exploding propane tanks were premature. As shown in the above photo from Killam Fire Chief Joe Knievel, the tanks vented their contents.
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ion. The parties involved have taken steps to protect themselves by reporting to credit agencies, thus far there have been no successful attempts to gain new credit cards or loans falsely in their names. RCMP members attended two calls under the Mental Health Act during this period. Members have charged two people with Impaired Driving and Driving over 0.08, one in Sedgewick, and one in Forestburg. Cst. Norton advises that under mandatory alcohol screening rules, police have the ability to test anyone openly and consistently. Nine complaints of theft over $5,000 are keeping members busy, investigating
breaker. The Sedgewick Fire Department has access to keys to the school at all times. Armitage says with the extra help on hand, he was able to delegate some of the duties, and says he asked Knievel and Regional Emergency Services Coordinator Kim Cannady to check the building’s interior. Knievel says they were the first to enter the building, and from what he saw, he thinks that damages were limited to a small area of the school. Knievel says that the
some of the complaints. A few of them were closed due to a lack of evidence available, and insufficient grounds to proceed. Police laid one charge of possession of stolen property in Killam, and are investigating two other complaints. RCMP have charged an individual with sexual assault after an incident that occurred in the region. Members investigated 10 reports of suspicious vehicles and persons, and Norton encourages the public to continue to report any incidents of suspicious behaviour. RCMP had four complaints of stolen vehicles during this period, each case is in various stages of investigation. Norton says, “People are getting really good at not leaving keys in the ignition, or centre console, but we continue to “hide” keys in or around the vehicle, making it an easier target for thieves. I’d just like to re-
interior damage is mostly water and some smoke damage. Armitage says the firefighters did their best to minimize water damage to the school, changing from high volume hoses once they got a handle on the fire. No firefighting was done from the interior. Knievel says it did appear at one point that the smoke in the school’s large gymnasium was getting thicker, which gave he and Cannady cause for alarm, but it was determined to be venting in from the outside versus any live burning. Knievel says firefighting crews removed some of the exterior walls of the gym from the roof area to ensure the fire had not spread to the interior. Reports of propane tanks exploding by onlookers were not correct, Knievel says. “The propane tanks vented, but didn’t explode. There’s some danger because of the temperature of the flames, when it happens, but it’s a better outcome than an explosion.” Armitage says that the portion of the roof that was on fire was undergoing some work at the time, and some of the flames came from the materials for the roof. Knievel says it is his understanding that work on the roof had ended hours earlier, with the fire breaking out just
minutes after workers had completed a twohour fire watch and left for the day. The fire drew a large crowd, and Armitage says they were very respectful and gave the fire fighters lots of space to work. Battle River School Division (BRSD) Communications Officer Diane Hutchinson toured the school on Thursday, Aug. 14, and says that after viewing some of the videos and photos from Wednesday, she was shocked to find no evidence of the fire at ground level that day. She says that some division members learned about the fire through the fire department, while others saw it first on social media. BRSD was able to get a member of the facilities department on scene Wednesday night, and Principal William Klassen was also in attendance. There was a cleanup crew already on site Thursday, and she was hopeful that damage was minimal. "I have to say, thanks to the first responders on the scene so quickly, the damage was not as bad as it might have been." Safety of the students will be the primary deciding factor for when students will return to the building, she says. Parents and students will be kept up to date directly by Klassen, with the first report issued
mind people to make it as hard as possible for thieves to take their vehicles, especially particular makes and models that are already more vulnerable to theft. “Protect your property, don’t make it effortless.” Police have a suspect for one complaint of theft from a vehicle in Killam. Other complaints of similar incidents from the same evening have also been made, and police are investigating. Fuel cards and wallets left in vehicles can be used immediately, or days and weeks later, often in a different jurisdiction, Norton says. Even without a PIN with a debit or credit card, they can often be used to ‘tap’ purchases up to a certain limit, Norton says. Fuel cards with pins can be used before the owner realizes the card has even been taken. In this instance, there were transactions in the Wainwright area, and RCMP there are assisting on the file.
Thursday. He says, “Fire inspectors, structural engineers, electrical engineers, air quality specialists, and other people will be visiting the school to inspect all aspects of the facility. They will help us determine the extent of damage and the repairs that are needed.” Ironically, one of the Killam Fire Department members present was Forestburg School Principal Gordon Thompson, who has semi-retired from the Killam department, but who, after a second page, decided more help might be required. There may be rivalry between the two schools when it comes to sports, but not in something this big. Cannady started his investigation of the fire the next day. He says, “There are a number of investigators working this one due to the complexity of the fire. “We’re still working on the cause.” Hutchinson says she thinks the timing of the blaze was extremely lucky, both that it happened during daylight hours, and before school started. “The outcome could have been very different. Given what goes through your mind when you see the photos, it’s in a lot better condition than we had any right to hope for. “In the big picture view, we are hopeful, and very grateful.”
Police had a number of non-injury traffic collisions reported in this period, many involving wildlife. One complaint of uttering death threats was determined by police to be unfounded. An up-to-date link to the RCMP property crime map, showing all current reports in the region, is hosted at all times by Flagstaff County at flagstaff.ab.ca. Just click on the County Services menu, then choose Protective Services to see a link to the map, showing property crime reports from the last two weeks. If you have information about these or any other incidents, please call the Killam RCMP at 780-385-3509. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).
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Plenty coming up in Flagstaff this weekend Firefighters true heroes after eventful week Ally Anderson Killam News
Howdy my fellow Killamites. A huge shoutout to the brave and wonderful volunteer firefighters we are so lucky to have in each of our communities. What a fantastic job the Sedgewick, Hardisty, and Killam firefighters did to contain the fire at CHSPS and what minimal damage it caused thanks to their knowledge and quick action. We are lucky that did not get any worse than it did and that nobody was injured during the process. Sorry kids, looks like that isn’t going to slow down your 2019-20 school year much. Which, speaking of that, school is fast approaching. Now is the time to get your supplies (locally!) and routines started so you’re back to school with no problems. Make sure you source out your school supplies as locally as possible. Many stores carry the supplies you need, and keeping your money in the community helps everyone!
It looks like we have a bit of summer weather ahead of us before it is officially fall. I do hope it sticks around for a bit as the farmers need those fields to be in tip-top shape for harvest. Fingers crossed that is what happens and there is nothing more slowing the farmers down. Nobody should make any remarks about being bored this weekend. There is so much to do and see in our wonderful county! Sedgewick will be bustling with activity Saturday and Sunday. The Highland Festival, hosted by the Flagstaff Scottish Club, is on Saturday and looks to be a jam-packed entertaining weekend. I also hear there are a lot of local competitors for the games. On Sunday it is the Roughstock Rodeo in Sedgewick, which is one of my favourite events all year. The forecast for Sunday is supposed to be a bit rainy, but I do believe it has said that the last five years and it always ends up being a beautiful day for some buckin’ good rodeo action!
In Hardisty on Friday and Saturday, there is a slo-pitch tournament to take in. It used to go all three days of the weekend, but with fewer teams signing up this year, it will only be during the two days. It still promises to be some good fun and a lot of good ball to watch! If you see any of these wonderful people this week, be sure to wish them a happy birthday: David Ruzicka, Aug. 14; Rick Krys, Aug. 17; Kurtis Borth, Aug. 18; Shelby Clark, Aug. 19; Louise Child, Aug. 21; Evan Clark and Lisa Streich, Aug. 24; Brett Cloutier, Aug. 26; Brady Wesley and David Child, Aug. 27. Happy anniversary to these lovely couples celebrating: Bill and Mavis Knodel, and Ward and Carolyn Schmidt, Aug. 14; Douglas and Michelle Child, Aug. 18; Les and Cheryl Fee, and Mark and Kari Newby, Aug. 19; Terry and Shelly Brodie, Aug. 20; Andy and Caryn Clark, Aug. 23; Dennis Chute and Janet Pelletier, Aug. 26; Ken and Carrie Bulat, Aug. 27. Submit your news!
how brave they are. We live really close to the school and are very grateful the fire crew got it under control and out so quickly. Thank you to all our volunteer firefighters in the area. On that note; come October, which is fire safety month, do a fire drill and replace the batteries in your smoke detector. Taneil Lohr-Dickson from Sedgewick and her friends Lisa Garnett, Becky Nelson, Lindsay Jacobsen, Julisse Ambrock, and Amber Zimmer, whom she graduated school with, recently took a five day trip to San Diego. It was a trip to celebrate their 30th birthdays that were this year and they started off with an evening rock concert with Blink 182 and Lil Wayne. They also took in a baseball game: the San Diego Padres versus the Colorado Rockies, explored the Gaslamp quarter, and spent a day at the beach. A highlight was probably the San Diego Wild Animal Park, where they went on a caravan safari and got to feed giraffes and rhinos. They had end-
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Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com
Well, it's been quite a week. The boys and I were actually playing at the school playground for maybe 10 minutes when Zackery asked me, “Why is there smoke coming from the school?” You won't believe it, but it was the one day that I didn't have my phone with me. Needless to say, I was relieved when I noticed other people out and about. A couple on their evening bike ride had seen the smoke and was already in the process of calling it in. Later I found out, several people had noticed the smoke and either contacted emergency services or people they knew are members of our local fire department. That’s certainly a benefit of living in smaller communities. Since Zackery had never been exposed to fire that hadn't been contained, we had a conversation about what firefighters do and
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less laughs and picked up right where they left off. It sounds like they all had a fabulous time and enjoyed catching up. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us. The local second-hand stores have a hard time with unwanted furniture donations, as they are too big, too bulky, and certainly too heavy for the volunteer workers, please respect those rules. If you have furniture in good shape and would like to pass it on, please consider donating it to the Habitat for Humanity Store in Camrose, called “ReStore.” That would solve the issue and make everyone happy. Quick reminder about the action packed weekend ahead of us in Sedgewick, starting Saturday with the second annual Gathering of the Clans at the Wild Rose Coop Recreation Centre. Definitely a fun family event for all ages. Make sure to cheer on the competitors and take a listen to the Battle River Pipes and Drums band, as they will be performing. See SEDGEWICK P26
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OBITUARIES Norman Rose
Norman Rose was born to Billy and Peggy Rose on July 4, 1934, in Sedgewick Alberta. Norm passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 13, 2019, at the age of 85. He lived his entire life in Sedgewick. Norm married Lorraine Kortgaard on June 30, 1955. To this union, four children were born. Norm had a good work ethic from a very young age. He took over the Imperial Oil Agency from his dad in 1957. Many a story came out of that little office. Later he expanded the business to include dry fertilizer and anhydrous ammonia. At this time he also took on a bus route in the Lougheed area. He used to say this was mom’s money to run the house. From all reports, he was a very popular bus driver, with never-ending treats for his
kids!! He was a true sportsman! Norm loved his hockey, curling, golf, football, boxing, and the list could go on and on! There was an article published in The Community Press that named him as one of the top 10 fastest skaters and best checkers in the BRHL. Dad curled competitively against some of the greats. When he retired from Imperial Oil in 1979, mom and him purchased a winter home in Arizona. Many years were enjoyed in the sun. In 1987 they sold their house in Arizona and dad took a job with Roop, later to become Deminix. Community was very important to Dad. He served on Town Council. Dad was a GREAT supporter of Sedgewick! He was extremely proud of our recreation centre and golf course! There is no doubt in our minds that Dad was the most generous man to family, friends, and community. He loved nothing more than to be giving to others. A never-ending supply of chocolate bars and pop for the kids! In December 2016 dad moved to Providence Place in Daysland, he loved it there but failing health
forced him to move to LTC in Hardisty. The staff and residents at the Hardisty LTC made his last year an enjoyable one. He was lucky to have a good friend in Joe Cameron as a roommate. Dad’s love for his family and friends was neverending. He was our biggest cheerleader and will be sadly missed. Norm leaves to mourn his passing three children: Pat Leslie, Penny (Fred) Watkins, Bill (Cindy) Rose; six grandchildren: Erin (Greg) Dowell, Clark (Ashley) Leslie, Adam Watkins, Katie (Jeff) Freadrich, Brant (Marlaina) Rose, Taylor (Richelle) Rose; nine great-grandchildren: Alex and Kate Dowell, Kohen, Gavin, Brielle and Nate Leslie, Hayden and Luke Freadrich and Harper Rose; his sister, Peggy McMahon; and sister-inlaw Vivian Kortgaard. Norm was predeceased by his wife Lorraine, infant daughter Penelope, parents Billy and Peggy Rose, son-in-law John Leslie, mother and father-in-law Eileen and Jack Kortgaard and brother-in-law Milton McMahon. A Celebration of Life was held on Sunday, August 18, in the Sedgewick
Curling Rink. Memorial donations in memory of Norm can be made to the Sedgewick Cemetery, Hardisty Health Care Centre (LTC) or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Joe Spiller, Les Fee & Cheryl Fee Directors
Killam, Alberta Ph 780-385-3642
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Killam & Forestburg Baptist Church Pastors: David Tonner (Lead) Andrew Lortie (Associate) Phone: Killam: 780 385-3607 Forestburg 780 582-3601
Service Times: Killam: Sunday School – 9:45 AM Worship – 10:55 AM Forestburg: Worship – 9:00 AM
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Daysland DAYSLAND, KILLAM Alliance Church & ROSALIND 5030 - 57 Street UNITED CHURCHES Phone: (780) 374-3777 Pastors Kirby Schmidt-Teigen **Mid-Week Evening and Rob Johnson Workshop Wed. Aug 21
Sunday Worship Service 6:30 pm at Edgerton Day Campground by Daysland Sundays 10 am (Summer) Sunday, August 26 - 9AM AWANA, Youth, & Sunday Rosalind,11AM Killam School resume in the fall.
Everyone Welcome to attend! 10:45am service resumes Sep 8
Pentecostal SEDGEWICK SEDGEWICK Killam Tabernacle & LOUGHEED SEVENTH DAY Pastor Ben Kellert UNITED CHURCHES Next Service, Sunday, Sept 1 Joint Worship
ADVENTIST CHURCH (In Merna Area) Pastor Bob Burke
Sedgewick United - 10 am Phone: (780) 889-3776
780-385-3587
Summer Schedule: Sunday 11am Worship All are welcome to attend!
To book The Living Room, Reverend Lloyd T. Nyarota Sabbath School - 9:45 a.m. 780-384-3520 Worship Service - 11 a.m. call 780-385-3574 sedgewicklougheedunited.ca www.SedgewickAdventist.ca killampentecostal@gmail.com
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Card of Thanks The family of Norm Rose would like to thank all the people that came out to pay their last respects to Dad. Thank you to Fee & Sons who make life easier at a difficult time. The flowers, food, and memorial donations have been much appreciated! Special thanks to Marie Miller (cooking the meat), Gail Eckstrand (pianist), David Dahl (sound system), Karen Keogh (slide
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show), Cory Gagnon (Sedgewick Wild Rose Coop Rec Centre), and to all our friends who helped put out the lunch. We feel very blessed to live in a community that meant so much to Dad. In lieu of thank you notes we
Strome Community Church Sunday Services @ 9 AM Pastor Ben Kellert 780-307-3251
Everyone Welcome!
Faith Country Shared Ministry Worship Schedule
1st & 3rd Sundays
Trinity, Lougheed
2nd & 4th Sundays Hope, Forestburg St. John's, Sedgewick
10:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:30 AM
Contact Pastor Rick at 780-582-2140 or pastor@fcsm.ca
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SEDGEWICK COMMUNITY CHURCH of the Nazarene Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship & Children’s Church - 10:30 a.m.;
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OBITUARIES John Audun Wold
(July 19, 1947 August 10, 2019) John was born July 19, 1947, in Galahad Alberta, the second child of Sigrid and Selmer Wold of Alliance. He was married to Karen Wold, (Griffiths) from Coronation on November 6, 1970, and together they had two children Kevin and Trevor. John was a farmer at heart. He worked the farm in Alliance from the time he was 12 years old until the family moved in 1989. Then he enjoyed their next adventure running a convenience store in Sedgewick before retiring
to Camrose 2002. As a younger man he loved snowmobiling, motorcycle, and horseback riding. His current interests were naps, reading western novels, talking to everyone and anyone, and teasing in his persistent but gentle way. He loved antiques and collecting old items. He did a lot of woodworking and liked the social aspect of trying to sell his items at markets. He loved camping, gardening, dogs, and telling stories. He enjoyed parties and visiting people and was a very social person. John was a generous soul who would help out anyone who needed a hand. He is now with his brother Glen, his parents Sigrid and Selmer, his son Kevin, his many dogs, his friends and family who predeceased him, and we can imagine how much fun he is having reconnecting with them all.
John passed peacefully August 10, 2019, sleeping in his easy chair with his feet up, covered by a blanket, in his own home, with his loving wife and dog close by. A Funeral Service was held at 1: p.m., Friday, August 16, from the CityLights Church, with Sylvia Wold officiating. Inurnment took place at 11 a.m., Friday, August 16, at the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to the S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance or to the charity of one's choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com. Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121. “Dedicated service since 1906”
Viking/Beaver FCSS is recruiting immediately for the part-time position (28 hours/week) of a Viking Community Programmer Viking/Beaver Family & Community Services serves the communities of Holden, Bruce, Viking, Kinsella, and the east half of Beaver County. We provide preventative social programs and initiatives that enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. We are currently seeking a candidate for the position of Community Programmer in the Town of Viking. This is a permanent, part-time position of 28 hours per week. This position requires a highly motivated, compassionate and creative individual with well-developed interpersonal skills who is able to work independently and as an effective part of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of the Viking community is an asset. The successful candidate will be required to sign and abide by Viking/Beaver FCSS’s Code of Confidentiality. Tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to: • Engaging with clients who access supports through Viking/Beaver FCSS in a supportive, non-judgmental manner. • Assisting the Director with the design and implementation of courses, workshops, and seminars consistent with FCSS regulations, locally identified needs, and budget guidelines. • Daily office administration including answering phones, banking, filing, producing a monthly newsletter, and keeping records relating to program statistics and outcomes. Applicants must possess a minimum Grade 12 education or equivalency. Post–secondary education or work experience in a related human services position is an asset. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and access to their own vehicle. Flexible working hours of up to a maximum of 28 hours per week, with some evening or weekend work required. Computer experience using Microsoft Office is required. The successful client will be required to supply a current clear criminal check including a vulnerable sector search, as well as a child welfare check. We are grateful for all applications we receive. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Application Deadline August 30, 2019 Résumés may be sent to: Dawn Chrystian Director, Viking/Beaver FCSS Box 688 Viking, AB, T0B 4N0 Phone: (780) 336 – 4024 Fax: (780) 336 – 4725 Email: DChrystian@vbfcss.ca
P&H’s roots go back over 100 years, and we have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better. With over 60 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain trading, handling and merchandising, as well as crop inputs, flour milling and feed mills.
Facility Assistant I P&H Dakota – Sedgewick, AB Join a team that shares your passion and enthusiasm for Canadian grain! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking and dedicated individual to bring their grain industry insight, financial expertise and dynamic management style to a leadership role as Facility Assistant I based in Sedgewick, Alberta. Work and grow with a family-owned company. Skills and experience for the next step in your career. As a Facility Assistant I, the successful candidate will be responsible for duties involved in the movement of crop inputs and the overall execution of processes involved in the operation of the facility. Your day-to-day activities will include: • Blending/handling of crop inputs • Performing exceptional customer service duties • Regular facility maintenance & housekeeping • Commitment to maintaining a safe & compliant working environment The successful candidate should enter the position with the following qualifications: • Minimum 2 years in a general labour job, preferably in agricultural and farming • Valid Class 5 drivers license • Previous experience working on a farm and/or with agriculture equipment is an asset • Ability to lift heavy materials repeatedly (up to 50 lbs) To apply, please visit our career website: http://parrishandheimbecker.com/career_all We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. We welcome applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request. Learn more about us at www.parrishandheimbecker.com
Employment Opportunity
Battle River Community Foundation Administrative Assistant Battle River Community Foundation is seeking an individual with strong accounting and administrative skills for the part time position of Administrative Assistant. The position is located in Camrose. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have: • High School Diploma • Accounting Diploma preferred • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite • Strong written and oral communication skills • 5 – 10 years of administrative office experience • An understanding of Canada Revenue Agency rules regarding charitable organizations would be an asset. For further information please contact Dana Andreassen, Executive Director, (780) 679-0449 Please submit applications by September 4th to: Executive Director Battle River Community Foundation PO Box 1122 Camrose AB T4V 4E7 Or by email to brcfoundation@gmail.com We appreciate all applications, but will only contact those who will be considered for an interview.
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OBITUARIES Olive Joanne O’Neill In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute or to an animal rescue charity of your choice.
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On August 14, 2019, Olive O’Neill (nee Christenson) of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, born in Viking, Alberta, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 86 years. She is survived by her daughters, Lori (Russ), Shelley, Patti, Shannan (Geoff); grandchildren, Shawn, Sheldon (Sarina), Shandrae, Shantel (Stephanie), Christopher (Alicia), Meghan (Russ), Kali (Matt), Alex (Sam), Dryden, Jed (Jessica), and Sarah. Also great grandchildren, Taylor, Jayde, Vaughn, Alrek, Orianna, Raylen, Tristian, Parker, Bella, Hunter, Katie, Sophia, and Russell; siblings, Dorothy, Ron (Myrna), John (Darlene) as well as many other family members and friends. Celebrating her arrival in heaven are her husband, Dudley; parents, Carl and Martha; twin daughters, Shirley
and Sharon; and first husband, Jimmy. Also parents-in-law, Alex and Maggie; in-laws, Margaret, Kitty, Iola, Tommy and Ernie, and many other loved ones. As per Mom’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. The family would like to express their appreciation to the doctors and nurses on Unit 43 (especially Wendy, Alida, Sidney, Taylor, Jenna, and Annie) for your exceptional kindness and care.
Killam Agriplex Concession Are you interested in running the Concession? The Killam Recreation Board is accepting all expressions of interest to contract the Operations of the Agriplex Concession. The Killam Agriplex is a facility with a full Minor Hockey and Junior B team, a busy aquatic centre, indoor playground, fitness centre, and misc. rentals. If you would like to discuss any questions, costs, or how the Recreation Board can help make this opportunity a reality, please contact
Charlene at the Town of Killam Office; 780-385-3977 or email recreation@town.killam.ab.ca
HELP NEEDED Killam Krossing Hotel / Smitty’s Family Restaurant Requires:
Line Cook Main tasks: Must be able to work independently; Must be a team player in a group setting; Become familiar with all Regular, Senior's, Children's, Features, Gluten Free, and Vegan Menus; Become familiar with all Smitty's guidelines in preparation and presentation of meals in a timely fashion; Completion of Food Safe Course is mandatory. Wages commensurate with training and experience. If you’re interested in working with a super Kitchen staff, you are invited to apply at the front desk or phone 780-385-2290
Part-Time/Full-Time Server If you are a team player, enjoy working in a fast-paced friendly working environment, we'd like to have you on our team. Pro-serve required, but will train. Apply at front desk or phone 780-385-2290.
Full-Time Housekeeper Experience preferred, but will accept someone to be trained. If you feel you can meet the requirements of one of the above noted positions, apply within or phone Seb at 780-385-2290 or 780-678-6841.
An ideal candidate would possess strong skills in the following areas: • Communication • Multi-Tasking • Mechanical & Technical • Public Service • Recording and logging of data and maintenance plans may be required Preferences will be given to candidates that hold certificates in: • Level I Water Treatment, Distribution and Wastewater Treatment and Collection • Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Brake’s “Q” endorsement or Class • Grade 12 Diploma • Equipment operating and maintenance (Zero turn mowers / Skid steer / International truck & grader) • Safety Training Certificates (First Aid, WHIMIS, Fall Protection, Confined Space, H2S) This job entails working in environmental weather conditions, physical activity and problem solving. Maintenance and operations of water treatment plant, distribution system and wastewater facility are only part of your daily activities, additional activities in the common services area include grounds maintenance and beautification, street repairs and equipment maintenance. Please submit your resume with references to: Village of Lougheed, Attn: Karen O’Connor – CAO PO Box 5, Lougheed, AB T0B 2V0 Ph. (780) 386-3970 Fax (780) 386-2136 e-mail: cao@lougheed.ca
Full Time Auto Mechanic Position Available Immediately! Signing Bonus Awarded to the most eligible applicant! (Offer expires August 31, 2019) We are looking for a skilled Auto Mechanic to maintain and repair vehicles at our location in Killam, AB. You will be responsible for: troubleshooting issues and fixing them, aiming to maximum reliability and functionality. Provide excellent customer service and accurate estimates for a repair or maintenance job. Keep logs on work issues. Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles will be a valuable asset. Are you a good communicator to provide the right advice to your Service Personnel and to the Customer? Are you willing to observe all safety precautions for protection against accidents? Are you a team player, represent leadership skills, strong communicator, willing to learn the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram product, proven experience as an auto mechanic, and maintain cleanliness in the work area? We want to talk to you! We offer a clean work environment, fun place to work, health benefits and competitive wage. Chrysler • Dodge • Jeep Apply with resume to Gerry Keyzer, email to ✦ CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP Big Town Dealership, service@cmchrysler or Wes Campbell, wcampbell@cmchrysler.ca or call 780-385-2121
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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY Accountants / Taxes
Where the best of Flagstaff & Area can be found!
Dental
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Daysland Dental Clinic Dr. Brian J. Rudosky (780) 374-3833
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Box 8, Lougheed, AB. T0B 2V0
Grain & Fertilizer Hauling
Collin Rosiechuk
Red Seal Carpenter
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Family Dentistry, Cosmetic, Crown, Bridge, Orthodontics & Implants
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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY Health
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Many thanks to Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. of Sedgewick for donating the pancake mix to the Iron Creek Museum for the Lougheed Fair Breakfast. The pancake lovers really enjoyed it!
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09c ____________________ The Iron Creek Museum would like to take this opportunity to thank Agriterra Equipment and Barry Rawluk for the help and financial support of the pancake breakfast on Lougheed Fair day. That is some tractor! 09c ____________________ COMING EVENTS Ever wonder how this area came to be? This is your chance to combine supper, a museum board meeting, and a trip to the Treaty Hills. We will gather at Bell’s Hill School at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August. 21. From there we will go up to the Treaty Hills to see the countryside and learn some history of this area. Then back to the hall for supper. We will provide the meat and potatoes. Please bring a salad or dessert. If you can come, let Janice know at 780386-2337 so we will know how much stuff to provide. The museum board meeting will be after supper. Everyone is invited to stay on and attend. By the way, have you noticed the “new” elevator? Hard to miss those old Pioneer colours! 09c
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Flagstaff area swimmers compete provincially The Alberta Summer Swimming Association (ASSA) had its Provincial Championships this past weekend in Edmonton. The event had over 3,000 swimmers participating from across the province. There were approximately 50 clubs present at the championships, spanning the six regions of the ASSA. Among these were several clubs from Flagstaff County. The Killam Cyclones and the Forestburg Aquanauts both did well in the competition, with many members of both clubs coming to participate. Rebecca Yuzik of Killam placed 14th in girls 18-andover 50m free, eighth in girls 18-and-over 50m back, eight in girls 18-and-over 50m fly, and eighth in girls 18-andover 100m Individual Medley (IM). Kerri Kinzer of Killam placed 11th in girls 18-andover 50m breast, 10th in girls 18-and-over 100m free, and ninth in girls 18-and-over 100m breast.
Jetta Forster of Forestburg placed 12th in girls 13-and14 50m back, 11th in girls 13and-14 50m fly, 10th in girls 13-and-14 100m IM, and fifth in girls 13-and-14 100m fly. Ella Bartlett of Forestburg placed seventh in girls 13and-14 200m IM. Joss Forster of Forestburg placed 15th in girls 11-and12 50m fly, and 10th in girls 11-and-12 100m fly. Mauria Forster of Forestburg placed 14th in girls 11and-12 50m Back. Amyra Purchase of Killam placed 16th in girls sevenand-eight 50m free, 10th in girls seven-and-eight 25m breast, and ninth in girls seven-and-eight 50m breast. Sabrina Weber placed 13th in girls seven-and-eight 50m breast. Destiny Castagna, a Flagstaff swimmer who competed with the Wainwright Torpedos, also did very well. She placed third in girls seven-and-eight 25m free, second in girls seven-
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and-eight 25m fly, second in girls seven-and-eight 100m IM, and first in girls sevenand-eight 25m back. Billy Clark of Killam placed eighth in boys 18and-over 400m free. Jarom Gillis of Killam placed 15th in boys 15-to-17 400m free. Carter Hillman of Forestburg placed 10th in boys 15to-17 50m back, and ninth in boys 15-to-17 100m back. Jacob Ogbeide of Killam placed 15th in boys sevenand-eight 25m fly, 10th in boys seven-and-eight 50m breast, 10th in boys sevenand-eight 100m IM, and fourth in boys seven-andeight 25m breast. Everyone who participated did a tremendous job representing their communities. Destiny Castagna from Sedgewick came away from the Alberta Summer Swimming Association Provincial Championships with four medals: one gold, two silvers, and a bronze. These blanket classified ads are produced through a joint agreement by The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Lamont Leader, Tofield Mercury and Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA). These ads appear in all AWNA member papers (120 papers) for the cost of $269.00 (+gst) for the first 25 words, $8.00 per word over 25. To place a blanket classified, call a CARIBOU PUBLISHING representative at 780-385-6693 or email ads@thecommunitypress.com.
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Time seemed to stop this week at Alliance Library Libby Whittall 780-888-5097
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It’s interesting to learn about life in a small Alberta prairie town. There are intricate inner workings that are known only to those who have been here a while. Being raised in the Canadian military, living all across Canada, and, as an adult, spending many years in the USA; I try to understand the dynamics of where I am living. After so many moves, I have learned not to take any community anywhere as seriously as they take themselves. Interpersonal drama and misunderstandings, with their accompanying gossip, are a common denominator everywhere I have lived. Apparently it is a part of the basic human condition. I picked up my copy of this paper Thursday morning on my way to work at the library. I like to read my own column to check for editorial mistakes, so getting to my desk I quickly opened the paper to read it. White hot fury flared within me when I saw there was a terrible editorial mistake made by the copy editor, who had changed the name of our friend George the Hutterite to George Kubota. In my story I had written it very clear, but apparently he didn’t know a Kubota
was a tractor and had thought that I had misused a possessive apostrophe, and there we had the source of the four glaring mistakes. He profusely apologized to me and now I am apologizing to you for the confusion. It’s a lot of fun to get to work at the library here in Alliance. I love being surrounded by books, so I feel very comfortable being busy there. The carpet cleaners came in last Thursday and I had to wait until they were done to lock up the library, so I went downstairs to see what the Seniors group was up to. The conversation going on was lively, interesting, and challenging. Seniors everywhere have a vast wealth of knowledge, so I think listening to them is a privilege. This conversation was about the Indian Act, the correct name to use for Indigenous Canadians, and whether or not AngloSaxon Canadians know their own history. Now, this was a volatile topic to arise in an unexpected arena, so I sat back to listen to the heated conversation. I have to say I did throw in a few of my own personal opinions, but, since overseeing the carpet cleaning was my main priority, I wasn’t able to participate for long. I did stay long enough to hear that the Seniors group received a $500 donation from the Ag Society. I would say this is a very favourable time to
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join up with this fun, informative group if you are over 55 as I heard a rumour of some fun hijinks ahead. To close, I have to share a funny story that happened on Monday at the library. The carpet was now dry and everything that had been moved out needed to be reorganized. Three library board members decided to take the opportunity to do some deep cleaning of the children’s section and invited me along to help at 10:30 a.m. I said it would take us an hour maximum to do the work. Arriving and opening the doors, not wearing a watch, I glanced at the wall clock: 10:35 a.m. The four of us came up with a game plan and we got to work. Working hard, I glanced at the clock again. 11 a.m. I was amazed at the amount of work we were getting done in such a short time. One of the ladies called out, “I thought this was only going to take an hour.” I replied encouragingly, “There’s still 30 minutes left to go, we can do it!” I was wiping down
shelves and moving books as fast as I could. 11:15 a.m. Could we meet the time limit I had arbitrarily set? I called out to the other ladies, “Great job! We are going to do it in an hour!” My comment was met with silence. Move more books, wipe down more shelves. I could feel my heart rate rising with the semi aerobic exercise. I glanced at the clock. 11:18 a.m. I know time can sometimes do strange things, but the amount of work I had just done in three minutes was quite astounding. Moving an armload of books, I looked at the clock a little more closely and saw the second hand was not moving. I called out, “The clock has stopped, what time is it anyway?” The answer was that it was past 12 noon. We had been working for oneand-a-half hours. I started laughing and told the ladies that I had been very surprised we had accomplished so much in what I thought was less than an hour. We all laughed at me, which is a very good thing for all my readers to learn to do.
Sedgewick Continued from Page 17 Followed on Sunday with our Rough Stock Rodeo presented by the Sedgewick Ag. Society. It starts with a pancake breakfast, followed by a trade show, kids mini tractor pull, heavy horse pull, the rodeo, lots of kids activities, cow patty bingo, and beer gardens. There’s really something for everyone. Come out and support our local volunteers who are putting all these events together for us to enjoy. Edna Waite (Nee) Pottage passed away in the Youville Home in St. Albert on Aug. 12 at the age of 89. She is survived by
her family of four: Donald (Beth), Sharon (Robert), Danny (Laura), Becky, their families, sister Edith Lunty, brother Raymond Pottage, and sister-in-law Leola Pottage. At her request, no funeral will be held. On Aug. 15 in Lougheed five tables and three extra people played whist. The ladies’ travel was Gayle Moss, high was Jeanette Harris, mystery was Edith Lunty, and low was Martha Pope. The men’s travel and mystery were both Brian Saucier, high was Grant Cheram, and low was Robert Drager. Lougheed provided a lovely lunch. Sedgewick will be hosting whist in Lougheed next week.
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