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Volume 112, Issue 24

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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Sedgewick Arena closed indefinitely due to structural concerns Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Sedgewick Arena was closed to the public for an undisclosed period of time after a special meeting of Council was held on Monday, Dec. 9.

The closure came after Sedgewick CAO Jim Fedyk received the written results from testing a few key support beams to see whether surface rust had permeated the actual structure of the metal.

Fedyk says Associated Engineering had also received copies of the test results, and called him right away with an interpretation of the results, which showed a uniform loss of approximately 25 per cent of the strength of the purlins (structural beams and girders) that were tested.

Fedyk says, “The engineer also told me that he wouldn’t be able to sleep at night if the arena was not closed due to these results.

“It’s a safety issue, we have no other choice but to close.”

Mayor Perry Robinson stated, “As it is Council’s number one priority to secure the safety and well-

being of our citizens, we are left with no other choices in the end.”

Programming at the arena will be moved to neighboring facilities in the interim.

Fedyk has since done some independent research into similar situations. He discovered that there are instances of arenas collapsing throughout North America, many involving injuries and deaths of employees and even children. He says in 2018 the Fairview Arena in Calgary collapsed, prompting the city to test all other arenas for structural integrity. He would strongly recommend that neighbouring arenas do the same.

“This wasn’t just a leakage issue, it was a lot of factors that combined, including insulation problems, condensation, HVAC issues, and more.”

Fedyk says it’s not something that can be determined visually. He says that even the firm who performed the test on the beams initially said they didn’t think the rust damage was as bad as it looked.

It wasn’t until the detailed findings were summarized that the true extent of the damage was revealed.

Fedyk says it’s fairly common knowledge that the arena roof has leaked since it was rebuilt in 1992 after

a fire destroyed the previous building.

He says when he came on the scene, no one really knew the exact reason for the leak.

“Wherever possible we used local experts to mitigate and repair the leak. The town has tried to find the best, most responsible solution to the issue in the past.”

When roofing and engineering firms were in Sedgewick after this summer’s fire at Central High Sedgewick Public School, the Town took advantage of the experts on hand and asked them to also inspect the arena roofing.

A representative from Phoenix Roofing proposed that a rooftop inspection be done.

Fedyk says that inspection revealed long seams the length of the roof that had never been properly finished or filled.

He says that when the inspector moved inside the building and asked if he could see where the water was coming in, he noted the extremely rusty beams overhead, saying it was the worst he’d ever seen.

Fedyk says the inspector then recommended that the roof support girders be tested via infrared technology See ARENA P25

Flagstaff Food Bank receives windfall from CP Holiday Train visit JOE HARTUNG PHOTO

The CP Holiday Train rolled into Hardisty after 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, for a very enthusiastic crowd. The Holiday Train has raised over $15.8 million and gathered over 4.5 million pounds of food for the communities it visits. In Hardisty, CP donated $2,500 to the Flagstaff Food Bank, and visitors gathered 883.9 pounds of food in the Gibson Energy bus on site. Subsequent donations over and above CP’s brought the total cash raised to $10,747. See more photos Page 14.

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If you want results, contact Karen today!

BATTLE RIVER REALTY 4802 49 St, Camrose | (780) 672-7761

Karen Cannady karen@karencannady.com

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FORESTBURG NEW LISTING 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 this large family home with 5 bdrm, 3 baths. Spacious kitchen, master suite with 5 pc ensuite and walk-in closet. Beautifully landscaped yard, newer deck, RV parking, 26’x24’ detached garage.

MLS #CA0183186. $264,900.

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.

Well cared for home with multiple upgrades over the years. 3 bdrm, 2 baths. Many great features all on one level. Sunroom patio, gas fireplace, attached heated garage. This home is a must-see. MLS #CA0184499. $159,900.

SOLD

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.

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.

FORESTBURG

REDUCED Outside storage area in Forest-

Nice sized family home located burg. Your chance to own a stornear school and downtown. age lot for RVs, boats, or vehicle.

Lots of space for 20-25 RV units 3 bdrm, 1 bath, single car depending on size. Also 1 closed garage. Affordable home in storage unit, 10x20 divided into an great community. MLS 8x10 and 8x12. Lots of room to ex#CA0161025. $113,000. pand. MLS #CA0166323. $50,000.

CASTOR

Older bungalow situated on a large treed lot, providing lots of privacy with a lovely step down to the pond. 3 bdrm, 2 baths. Good sized garden, covered deck, detached garage. Large living room.

MLS #CA0183459. $174,900.

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.

REDUCED Forestburg's new subdivision containing 13 residential lots ready to build on. Located near the golf course, community centre. All services at the lot line. MLS #CA0174521. $40,600-$67,600

With a little TLC, this 2 bdrm, 1 bath home could be a great starter home or revenue property. Corner lot w/single detached garage. MLS #CA0180183. $59,000.

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. $269,900.

Cute starter or revenue property. 3 bdrm, 1 bath home with the potential to add more. Recent upgrades with partially developed basement. Large lot close to school, recreation, shopping and banking. MLS #CA00178438. $98,000.

ACREAGES NEW LISTING Great residential acreage with 8.77 Nicely situated property located acres, large commercial shop and Must-see acreage in Stettler just off Hwy 36 between Killam 4.99 acre parcel of land just 2 miles Great property located just outSmaller, well-cared-for acreage office and beautiful 4 bdrm, 3 bath County. 1.51 acres. Beautiful 2 and Forestburg. Well cared for 3 you’ve been waiting for! 2.13 acres on side of Galahad. 3 bdrms, 2 baths off the pavement near Meeting home. "Man's Dream Shop" with 5 storey, 4 bdrm, 3 bath home bdrm, 2 bath mobile with recent Creek. Mature shelter belt of trees, situated on 3.76 acres. Attached large bays, 20 foot doors, office and Rural Flagstaff Close to Hardisty. was built in 2013 and over upgrades on 3.76 acres. 40x50 5bdrm, 3 bath, beautifully landscaped garden area, double garage with heated dbl garage, older barn, living quarters. Updated home with 2,500 sq ft. Heated 30x40 shop separated into 2 parts with underground power. Perfect spot and another outbuilding in good sunroom, deck, attached garage. yard. Dbl detached garage, large garage with 220V and 2pc heat. MLS # CA0184382 for your new home.

Electric gate with security cameras. bathroom with floor heat. MLS shape. MLS #CA0153121. heated shop. MLS#CA0152887. $289,900 MLS CA0165273. $740,000. #CA0168290. $465,000.

MLS #CA0180825. $149,900. $275,000. $364,995.

ACREAGES

KILLAM

Well taken care of acreage near Forestburg. 12.45 acres with 3 bdrm, 3 Looking for that perfect hobby farm in bath home that has had numerous Rural Flagstaff? 5.85 acres, fenced and renovations. Large covered deck is cross fenced with various shelters and welcoming with screened in gazebo. 3 pens. Spacious 5 bdrm, 4 bath home. large buildings; a 40x150 workshop with 30x50 quonset and separate shop heated large back hall; a 35x63 orkshop/garage, with its own entrance. Let your imagination and a 40x230 building. All heated and run wild. MLS #CA0165160. $269,000. 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. $179,000.

LAKE PROPERTIES HEISLER

SOLD

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 $164,900.

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. $119,000.

Beautiful home in a quiet cul de sac close to the golf course. 3 bdrm, 2 baths with nice fenced yard and deck. Large master has ensuite and walk-in closet. Perfect for first-time home buyer or retirement.

MLS #CA0177571. $172,000.

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.

SEDGEWICK

REDUCED Large lot at Buffalo Lake perfect for enjoying lake life.

Only a 10 min walk from the beach. MLS #CA0152889. $118,000.

Great starter home in Heisler. 3 bdrm, 1 bath mobile with new roof and siding.

Cozy sitting room with fireplace. Raised flower bed, tons of parking, great storage building, covered deck.

MLS#CA0180818. $69,900.

Looking for a great starter home or revenue property? This 3 bdrm, 1 bath property is currently rented for $1000 a month. Detached single garage. MLS #CA0179780. $99,900

STROME

LOUGHEED NEW LISTING Large family home priced well below Cute and cozy 2 bdrm, 1 bath cost of building it. 4 bdrm, 4 baths, and bungalow close to shopping and the a 5th could easily be made park. Numerous renovations, perfect for downstairs. Open concept, large deck a starter or retirement home. just off dining room. Fully fenced yard, Covered breezeway between house cement pad ready to add garage. and good sized garage with cement MLS #CA0184394. $199,900. floor. MLS #CA0166306. $39,900.

It’s a great time to buy!

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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. $90,000.

STETTLER

ALLIANCE

REDUCED

NEW LISTING Let your imagination fly, turn this beautiful church into your new home.

Over 2800 sq. ft on 5 lots in Hamlet of Strome. Lots of room to add garage, garden, RV parking. New 100 amp panel. Basement. MLS #CA0184529. $115,000.

ALIX

Investment opportunity! Your chance to own a nice sized revenue property close to school and downtown.

Top and bottom units rented.

Lots of parking in the back. 6 bdrm, 3 baths total. MLS #CA0177949. $239,000.

HALKIRK

SOLD SOLD

10 room motel located in Alix, AB. Property in need of repair. There is a 2 bedroom owners suite on the property as well a single car garage. With hard work, cleaning and determination, this could be opened as a successful hotel or other property. Sold as-is, where-is. MLS #CA0181169 $130,000

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. $50,000.

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.

KINSELLA

REDUCED 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. $120,000.

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. $94,900.

GADSBY

Here's your chance to own a nice sized mobile on its own 3 lots.

3 bdrm, 2 bath with large deck.

Open floor plan. Storage buildings and ample parking.

MLS #CA0152863. $119,000.

INTERESTED IN LISTING YOUR PROPERTY? CALL KAREN TODAY 780-385-8795

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Last week to fill the tree for Christmas Sharing Ally Anderson Killam News

Ho ho ho my fellow Killamites! I’ve been a little MIA lately. My apologies!

It’s that hectic time of year where it feels like we’re working seven days a week and it’s still not enough time.

We have to head up to the city not once, but twice, for celebrating the holidays with our families.

I can’t wait to sip on some eggnog and rum, watch silly Christmas movies, and hang out with family.

Eric and I were lucky enough to adopt a family this year with the Christmas Sharing Program. We decided that instead of getting gifts for one another, we figured that money was best put towards those in need this Christmas season.

That is what the holidays are all about. Giving and sharing joy, making sure everyone has a happy holiday no matter what. I have a feeling that this will become our Christmas tradition as it was a blast picking out a bunch of

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There was so much going on this weekend, it was hard to keep it all straight. Both Killam and Viking had their Parade of Lights on Friday, and I hear both were very well attended with a lot of spectacular floats to watch!

On Saturday was the Big

One Craft Sale, as well as the Scottish Club Open House. What a fabulous time to go out, shop local, and support local clubs and businesses all while getting some unique gifts!

Unfortunately in the Anderson household, the flu struck. And by struck, I mean it slammed its fist right into our faces as hard as it could.

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Buying or Selling?

Jeff Golka

www.jeffgolka.ca Dedicated to you and your family’s full Real Estate needs! ** ACREAGES / CABINS / LOTS FOR SALE *** HARDISTY LAKE CABINS Majestic 4-season Cabin on Hardisty Lake!

Years of summertime enjoyment at the lake for the entire family activities like boating/seadooing, swimming, kayaking in clean fresh water at Hardisty Lake. Well built fully insulated A-Frame cabin, natural gas furnace for year-round living and wood burning fireplace. Home features 2/bdrms on main level ideal for retirement living, 1 bedroom up and 2 full baths, 1100sqft spacious living area, nice covered deck, lower patio, cute shower-off area and plenty of storage. The lot is good size room for boat parking or RV for friends. Don’t miss your chance at this majestic property on the lake.

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

SEDGEWICK ACREAGES

FURTHER REDUCED

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, triplepane 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 $815,000. View at www.jeffgolka.ca ADDITIONAL ADJACENT 68 acres 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 Price: $199,000. Approximately $2900/acre. View at www.jeffgolka.ca

Rivercity HARDISTY

Big Home, Beautiful curb appeal, Large lot in Hardisty!

Space you have dreamed of, fully finished 5Bedrm/3Bath home perfect for entertaining, huge Kitchen/Dining room opens to outside wrap around covered deck. Kitchen has new appliances, upstairs office, gorgeous living room.

Downstairs is full finished basement with full kitchen for renting, family member, separate parking and entry. Outside has gorgeous curb appeal with no maintenance Stone/Stucco and landscaping stone, stone driveway to give the home a great look with stone driveway and double garage parking. Price $335,000. View on jeffgolka.ca

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 14.63 acre Acreage between Amisk and Hardisty!

Excellent acreage just south off Hwy 13, follow the pavement past Hardisty Oil storage terminal. Large acreage has 3 RV sites for year-round revenue, 1460sqft Double wide home on full undeveloped basement needs interior work. Nice exterior redone, good windows, new eaves, soffit and facia. 2 water wells, all fenced and plenty of room for more RV sites for cash revenue while living in main home. Horse outdoor riding arena with special loam brought in for its purpose, great horseback area also. Asking Price $279,000.

Terrific Acreage Property West of Hardisty!

Looking for a terrific acreage property ready for animals, pets and parking all the toys. Close to the pavement Hwy 13 and close to Hardisty. Included are corrals, 2 water wells and plenty of sheds and heated garage. The 1998 modular home, 3 bedrooms, nice kitchen and dining room and walk out patio doors wood burning fireplace. The master bedroom has a great Ensuite with Jacuzzi tub and the home is air conditioned. All this with some neighboring pasture possible upon request. Asking Price $239,500.

Luxurious Home, Triple Garage, nice Walkout Basement in Sedgewick!

Luxurious fully finished up/down, modern home design w/3200 sqft living space, 4 beds/3 baths. The ultimate in comfort, design, open plan, wonderful Kitchen/island, morning Sun Room and Deck, large master bedroom w/ensuite. Downstairs has nice open TV family room, Office, and walk out doors to patio. Energy efficient, forced air upper level with A/C, and underfloor heating in basement and on-demand hot water. Gorgeous Curb appeal and large Lot. Price: $465,000. View on www.jeffgolka.ca

9 Lots, 14 Water Sewer RV Hookups, in Sedgewick!

Currently an operating multiple site RV park with all water and sewer utilities installed. A developer dream these are 9 excellent Multi-Family construction Lots ready to build Townhouses, Duplex or Triplexes, short walk to downtown for groceries, mail, pharmacy and all necessities. Close to two construction building centers for supplies near the property. Price $149,000. View on jeffgolka.ca

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 $488,500. www.jeffgolka.ca

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KILLAM 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

LOUGHEED

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 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

HUGHENDEN / AMISK

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

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. $99,000. View at www. jeffgolka.ca “my listings”!

LOUGHEED

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

VIKING ACREAGE

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SEDGEWICK

HARDISTY ACREAGES 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

Call: 780-888-4030

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

Contact Jeff to view!

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

STROME 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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I get contacted on occasion by people who have said that what they had read may have affected how they thought about things, or maybe even helped them in a personal way.

Don’t get me wrong, I have been contacted on the contrary as well many times. A lot more in fact. With those people, I ask them to write their opinions down and we will run them as a letter to the editor.

It’s only fair that if I am allowed to write down my opinions publicly, that readers have the same right. Even if it totally disagrees with my views, it will be run as long as it legally isn’t hurting someone else (feelings excluded, we’re all allowed to disagree).

I won’t give names because some of these encounters are very private, like the one instance many years ago when a woman I barely knew came into the office with outstretched arms to give me a huge, teary-eyed hug.

She told me that something I wrote bonded her family back together.

How’s that for a great day?

I am sure nurses, EMTs, doctors, teachers, and many other professions experience this, too, on occasion. It’s few and far between in this business, but it is moving when someone takes their own time to contact me just to say that somehow I have made a difference in their lives. It’s so rewarding.

This has happened to me quite recently, when someone who read about my colonoscopy escapades decided to do themselves a favour and book an overdue appointment.

Another person was inspired to quit smoking after having read the article about me celebrating 25 years smoke-free. Congratulations to them.

Last week I was contacted privately about another article. You know who you are, and it was very much appreciated. Thank you.

It’s really easy to complain about things. I have done it. Seemingly getting back at someone who has done you wrong can be momentarily satisfying. But that feeling fades quite quickly, and what is left is a hollowness and maybe a feeling of guilt.

We all have our moments, right?

My personal policy has always been to take the time to let people know if something happens that I believe might be exceptional.

I have thanked employees, let managers know about outstanding service (especially from young people), and have sent little gifts and thank you cards.

What a great feeling knowing I may have made someone’s day.

It’s a much better than maybe having ruined a day for someone.

Readers have certainly been making my days a lot better recently.

Thank you for that.

KERRY ANDERSON

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Winter sports are seeing great deal of success in Sedgewick Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com

Great news for the Battle River Knights Hockey Association, as they have been chosen to host the 2020 Atom A Provincial Championship in March.

Congratulations to the committee and everyone else involved.

In more hockey news, the sixth annual Bergie Recreational Hockey Tournament is coming

up.

Central High Sedgewick Public School included some pictures of their restoration process within their monthly newsletter. Sealant has been applied to the wood studs. No official timelines have been presented as to when the school’s restoration will be finished.

The preseason for basketball has started and Grade 5 and Grade 6 students can start thinking about playing while the Senior High Girls are get-

ting ready for their first tournament on Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14. They’re a small, but hard-working team and they thank all the local businesses that are supporting them.

Kaylan Berg from Lougheed made some news last week as she and Raynelle Fisher were featured on the CTV news in Regina regarding their program “Girls in the Game,” an organization to build female selfesteem through sports.

Originally founded by

Dr. June Zimmer in 2008, she passed the torch to Berg and Fisher in 2017.

“I want to help young girls fall in love with sports, just as I did!” says Berg, who played sports and physical activities at a young age. Berg is an elementary school physical education teacher with Regina Public Schools and is still passionate about coaching. Go girl!

Our local Christmas extravaganza is happening this weekend in Sedgewick. Local ven-

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Quick reminder about the Lion’s New Year's Eve Party with the Roger West Band. Grab your tickets as soon as possible. And I'm sure everyone read about the next concert coming to town, Gord Bamford's #Redneck Tour starring Jess Moskaluke in April.

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Players gathered in Lougheed on Thursday, Dec. 5, to play whist. The men’s high was Brian Saucier, mystery was Arnie Meyers, low was John Coggen, and travel was Lamont Taylor.

Ladies’ high was Diane Teers, mystery was Millie Meyers, low was Donna Giles, and travel was Margaret Frederick. All who were attending had a nice lunch and a good visit. Everyone’s welcome to join in any time.

Bowling Results: ‘Bowling Thunder’ Due to Circumstances Beyond Our Control, we were forced to Postpone our Grand Opening to this Friday takes the lead in Sedgewick Bowling in Sedgewick just keeps on rolling.

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the YBC took to the alley, where Greyson Eckstrand scored the high single of 59, high triple of 134, and high average of 72 for the Peewee Boys.

For the Bantam Girls, Sydney-Rey Lucas scored the high single of 81 and the high triple of 228 while Brianna Martin scored the high average of 69.

Maddison Eckstrand scored the high single of 148 and high triple of 358 for the Junior Girls while Willow Odegard bowled the high average of 109.

For the Junior Boys, Rylan Martin bowled the high single of 137, the high triple of 335, and the high average of 113.

The Senior Boys were a bit more competitive this week, with Scottie Schuurman scoring the high single of 115 and the high triple of 251 while Cameron Sakaluk scored the high average of 121.

Sedgewick Ladies Afternoon Bowling played from Tuesday, Dec. 3, to Wednesday, Dec. 4. Jean Frost scored the high single of 223, but Verna Erickson bowled the high triple of 583 and high average of 192.

The Rolling Pins scored the high single of 114 above average for teams, while the Alley Oops scored a high triple that was 132 above average.

Despite the other teams’ high scores, the Bowling Bags remain in the lead with 42 points.

The bowler of the week was Jean Frost, with 78 points above average.

Frost also bowled a turkey while Deb Fink and Sharon Wylie bowled three spares in a row.

Fink, along with Deb Sinke, managed to bowl four spares in a row as well. Kari Sanders bowled a TV shot.

Sedgewick Mixed Bowling competed from Monday, Dec. 2, to Thursday, Dec. 5. Verna Erick-

son swept the ladies’ side with a high single of 27, high triple of 645, and high average of 205.

Garry Klein almost did the same with a high triple of 808 and high average of 220, but Daren Lien contested him with a high single of 326.

Bowling Thunder dominated this week with a high single of 204 above average and a high triple of 351 above average.

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Forestburg votes to draft notice of amalgamation process Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Village of Forestburg Council met at their regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5, where they voted to choose Option Three from the Detailed Operation and Transition Plan for Proposed Amalgamation, which is: To begin the process to work with all other interested municipalities to form one amalgamated municipality.

Forestburg Deputy Mayor and FIP Chair Bob Coutts advised Council that no municipality has asked the consultants to speak to their council about the final report except Daysland, where he would be going on Monday, Dec. 16.

“I think this decision starts an engagement,” said Coutts. “But it doesn’t mean we’re married.

“We need to consult with our community, too, and come up with an analysis of the pros and cons for us.

“Then we need to present that to ourselves and

Bowling Results Continued from Page 7 week are Kari Sanders and Daren Lien, with 75 and 140 points above average respectively. Glenn Poiser, Sheila Tanton, Andrew Plan, Doug Jacob, Stacey Zaretski, and Bryce Roche all bowled three strikes in a row. Turkeys were bowled by Verna Erickson, Sheila Tanton, Jeannette Patten, Sandra Schuurman, Garry Klein, Dale Zaretski, Daniel Jacob, Matt Kozak, and Ken Robertson. Dave Wylie and Dave Bronson both bowled a TV shot.

Sedgewick Seniors Bowling was played from Wednesday, Dec. 4, to Friday, Dec. 6. Mary-Lou Rawluk bowled the high single of 241 for the ladies, with Karen Sorken bowling the high triple of 540 and Verna Erickson scoring the high average of 185. Garry Klein swept the men’s side with a high single of 251, high triple

our people.”

Council members discussed setting a potential timeline to come up with a firm position together and then going to the public, deciding whether to send a letter to the other municipalities now, or wait until a special meeting of Council could be arranged to discuss it further.

Mayor Blaise Young said, “I do not like Option Three; it sounds too much like a ‘done deal,’ I’d prefer we blend it with Options Four and Five, to reassure the public - ‘You will be consulted.’

(Option Four was to add a question about amalgamation to the next municipal election ballot; and Option Five is putting the amalgamation decision to an immediate plebiscite vote on its own.)

“We need Option Three reworded to include public consultation. We want to let them know that we’re still in the game, proceeding, that we will be reviewing the issue be-

fore moving forward.”

Forestburg CAO Debra Moffatt said, “Notice served to Municipal Affairs has to include a communications strategy or protocol for consulting the public and other affected organizations.”

Young said, “There was some informal discussion at our Flagstaff Regional Housing Group meeting; it’s interesting how it is being viewed.

“Transition funding is a major issue for many.”

Councillor Elaine Fossen said, “We can’t just sit on it.”

Young added, “The Minister has jurisdiction on this; he has the power to overwrite any decision that is made.”

Moffat says that discussion among CAOs in the region has some questioning whether or not there will be as deep of savings in administration as the report says. “Some CAO expertise will be required moving forward, they feel,” she said. She notes that many communities haven’t even talked about any form of public

of 634, and high average of 206.

Team Rawluk scored a high single at 195 points above average and a high triple at 203 points above average. However, Team Lewis kept their lead with 37 points.

The bowlers of the week are Gert Lewis, with 70 points above average,

and Svend Christensen, with 51 points above average. Brian Rawluk and Carol Lucas both bowled three spares in a row.

Rawluk, along with Noreen Henning, also bowled a TV shot.

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“If someone doesn’t step in and serve notice, the Province will not discuss any potential transition funding,” Moffat said.

“But serving notice does not bind us in any way.”

Young reminded Council of the Fall Forum where he raised a concern that losing all the region’s CAOs but one would cause an additional expense of severance.

Moffat said that she felt any notice period would be sufficient to meet the requirements of most employment contracts. “It would fall under dismissal with cause,” she said. “Because the entity the CAO worked for would have ceased to exist legally.” Coutts added, “That’s partially what transition funding would be for, both the transition expertise and any severance issues.”

Moffat pointed out again that any formal notice of intent to seek amalgamation must meet a number of very specific requirements laid out by the Province.

“With a codicil that we meet with the public,” added Young.

Coutts said, “If someone doesn’t step forward, there will be no money and no decision; the project will just die.”

Council passed a motion to draft a letter to be reviewed at their next regular meeting, to be held Jan. 17.

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New funding for up to 500 new RCMP positions to fight rural crime Small and rural communities will now pay a share of front-line policing costs Editor

The Province made an announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 4, that it will be adding more than 500 RCMP positions in rural communities across the province, announcing a new funding model that will see municipalities under 5,000 population and rural municipalities paying into policing for the first time.

The new funding formula will roll out fully over the next four years as the share coming from small and rural communities transitions from 10 per cent of their frontline policing costs in 2020 to 30 per cent by 2023.

Currently the province pays 70 per cent of policing costs, and the federal government pays 30 per cent. It is estimated that the new funding model will inject $286 million over five years into rural police funding.

The new funding formula uses a combination of equalized assessment and population, with credits available for communities with high crime rates, shadow populations, and whether a community is not presently hosting a detachment.

Communities who are currently paying for enhanced policing positions, like Flagstaff County’s Community Resource Officer, will have the full amount paid applied to their balance due under the new funding formula.

Between all of Flagstaff’s municipalities, a total of $202,403 will be assessed, which includes the $160,000 Flagstaff County already pays for the Community Resource Officer for the first year.

That figure will rise to $594,627 from our region by 2023, based on a model prepared by the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA).

As Forestburg Mayor Blaise Young reported to Forestburg Council during their Dec. 5 meeting, “There’s no guarantee that we will be one of the communities to receive an additional police officer.”

Young says he recently arranged a meeting between himself and RCMP

District Commander Chief Superintendent Wendell Reimer.

“When I met with him, he had a Forestburg file and a Killam file already,” Young says. “I told him I’m here for central Flagstaff County; we have no criticism of the Killam Detachment, but we feel that we are not getting adequate policing in Forestburg.

“I was thinking to get our detachment back in Forestburg. The Province is calling for 500 new RCMP for Alberta; if it’s to fight rural crime, then they should be coming to the rural areas.”

Young says that Reimer was already aware of recent crimes in Daysland, and post office break-ins in the region.

“Forestburg will be facing the same thing. We have large industries here with heavy equipment that’s vulnerable to criminal activities.

“At 3:30 a.m. we are out of reach of our Detachment.”

Young reported to Council that Reimer appeared very receptive to what he was saying.

Neither could come up with what the timelines of the former Forestburg Detachment were, but Young says that Kil-

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timing is right with this new announcement.”

Council in Forestburg also discussed the new funding model, which will cost them $15,198 in 2020, raising to over $45,000 by 2023.

“We are doubling our policing budget with no guarantee that Forestburg will see another RCMP member here.”

Forestburg CAO Debra Moffatt told Council, “Our impact here [with the new funding model] is relatively minor, there are other communities who will be worse off.”

Young said, “With more RCMP, we might even have 24-hour coverage - in a perfect world.”

With the funding announcement made just a week ago, many Councils in the area will not have had time to review the new policy in detail.

The funding formula is based half on population and half on equalized assessment, that is the total value of all property in each community that is available to be taxed.

In the first year of the new funding program, rurals and small municipalities will split 10 per cent of the cost of

“The funding model announced will allow the Alberta RCMP to put

additional resources where they are needed most immediately - on the front line in your detachments, protecting your back yards and your farm yards, pushing back crime in a sophisticated and focused manner.”

- RCMP Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki

lam Acting Detachment Commander Cpl. Trent Cleveland agreed with his own assessment that it appeared Forestburg had to some degree ‘fallen through the cracks.’

“RCMP continued to pay rent on the space until 2014.”

Young says that there are a number of options for single-member detachments, or becoming a sub of the Killam Detachment that could work in Forestburg.

“We could get a sign on the highway, with one officer and one admin position.”

Young was hopeful after his discussions with RCMP, he said. “Now the

other financial challenge for our communities to deal with considering the current economic conditions.

“It will definitely have a significant impact on all Flagstaff community budgets.”

Municipalities in Alberta other than rurals with populations of 5,000 people or more have always had to pay their own front line policing costs. The province has subsidies to help with the cost of policing for these communities, and those are expected to continue.

The province expects to add about 300 direct front line RCMP constables, with the other 200 officers earmarked for specialized units that dismantle organized crime and drug trafficking and investigate auto and scrap metal theft. New civilian positions will assist with administrative tasks and investigative support will, says the Province, “help ensure officers have the support network they need to protect Albertans by spending more time on roads and in communities.”

RCMP Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki says, “The Government of Alberta has made an unprecedented investment in their police service, and we are ready to deliver on that commitment.

“The funding model announced will allow the Alberta RCMP to put additional resources where they are needed most immediately - on the front line in your detachments, protecting your back yards and your farm yards, pushing back crime in a sophisticated and focused manner.”

Hoyland says he’s glad to see that the province is using a phased in policecosting model.

In a report commissioned for the Rural Municipalities Association (RMA) formerly the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC), a survey of Canadian practices points out that in BC, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, all municipalities contribute in some way to the cost of providing police services (except municipalities under 750 in Manitoba).

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front line policing, estimated at $23.25 million.

Each rural and small community’s share will be based on half of their percentage of Alberta’s population and half on their percentage of Alberta’s equalized assessment values.

Flagstaff County Assistant CAO Brent Hoyland says, “We have some concerns with the model as well as some unanswered questions as to the final result of the police funding model.

“We understand the need to share the costs for solutions to reduce crime in our communities, however the additional cost of policing to our region will be an-

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The Charity Checkstop in Killam on Saturday, Dec. 7, was a fundraiser for Flagstaff Victim Services, Flagstaff Food Bank, and Flagstaff Christmas Sharing, and was manned by volunteers from the Killam Fire Dept., Alberta Health Services, Flagstaff County, Killam RCMP, Wheat Kings Players, and Victim Services advocates, who stood for hours on a very cold Saturday collecting donations of food, cash, and toys from passing motorists.

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Alliance gearing up for annual Santa Daze this coming weekend Libby Whittall 780-888-5097

Alliance libbywhittall@gmail.com

It is hard to believe that this very eventful year has gone by so fast, but here we are again; approaching the winter solstice. Our ancestors from long ago

watched the movements of the heavens and learned the pattern of the sun within the zodiac, noting the longest night of the year was Dec. 21.

December is a very dark month and I’m glad that many cultures have chosen to brighten the long nights by having weeks of celebrations. The more brightness and happiness

we can create around us, the better we are able to endure what can potentially be a very depressing time of year.

If there is anything the Village of Alliance does well, it is Christmas. And the famous Santa Daze is this Saturday.

My experience here last year with Santa Daze was so delightful, I highly rec-

Killam Legion donates to Flagstaff Christmas Sharing Program

Killam Royal Canadian Legion member Cyril Lindseth dropped by the Flagstaff Family and Community Services office in Killam to drop off a donation for Flagstaff Christmas Sharing, accepted by Lynne Jenkinson, above.

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ommend it to everyone.

The day starts with a fabulous Christmas craft market, where a wonderful lunch is served. There are hay rides for the kids and of course, Santa Claus has personally promised to stop in.

When it gets dark, there is a lighted parade of Christmas floats that drives through the village, ending at the huge bonfire where everyone is gathered. There will be hot dogs, hot chocolate, and lots of laughter.

Last year I didn’t know the order of things and so I left before the end. As I headed home through snow covered trees in the dark under the bright stars, suddenly Christmas music was broadcast all through the air, making my walk quite magical.

And then, to my great sur-

prise, the fireworks began!

For a tiny little village, the show was quite spectacular.

This coming Sunday afternoon there will be the Alliance-Castor Christmas choir singing at the United Church. Traditional music is such an important part of Christmas and after the hedonist delights of the previous days’ Santa Daze, it’s a good chance for everyone to calm down and refocus.

A lot of Alliance folks

have passed on this last year, someone said they thought there were nine.

It’s hard for those left behind to adjust to so many suddenly empty seats.

There are always volunteers needed to keep the village as great as it is, so if you are new to the area, feel free to make your talents known.

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Counting down the days until Christmas Maxine Badry Heisler P.

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Hi everyone, did you all have a good weekend? It's getting very busy with all the Christmas activities getting into full swing. The recreation centre was busy the whole weekend, could have been family get togethers or company parties.

The weather has cooperated very well so far.

Hopefully it stays that way; we are very lucky we didn't get much snow. I was talking to a friend from Red Deer and they do have lots of snow, they just got three inches not long ago. It always makes one feel bet-

ter when the sun shines, but when four o'clock comes: bango, the sun is gone and the lights have to go on.

How many more days until Christmas, boys and girls? I'm sure you have it figured out. It's nice to see all the Christmas decorations light up; drive around and enjoy the sights.

Do you have your letter to Santa mailed? He needs your list to know what you want.

The last few weekends have been very busy with all the Christmas markets going on. Forestburg had theirs last Saturday, with a very good attendance, and last Sunday, with over 40 tables selling their wares.

There were some very awesome items and lots of Christmas baking.

The Forestburg Travel Club manned the kitchen, with some very scrumptious food being served.

Last Thursday the Heisler Ag Society held their annual meeting in the Heisler Recreation Centre.

It was also membership night, if you haven't joined or renewed your membership please see Noreen at the Treasury Branch to do so. Help support the Ag Society, they do a lot in our community. A membership is only $2.50.

The Heisler seniors held their annual supper and meeting last Thursday with a very good crowd in attendance. November was membership month. A very delicious turkey supper was enjoyed by everyone. Any-

one wishing to join is very welcome, their suppers and meetings are held every fourth Thursday of the month. Come and join us.

It sounds like lots of parties are planned for this coming week. I've heard of three so far: the seniors are holding their party next Sunday, Dec. 15. Any new seniors in town are welcome. Have you given your donation to the food bank? If not do so this week, they do need our support.

There are boxes at the back of the church and very likely there could be one at the store so check it out. Your help is very much appreciated.

Get well wishes go out to anyone who is ill at home or in hospital.

Several members of the REA and their wives

Northstars win one lose one over weekend Emily Tanton Student Reporter

Saturday, Dec. 7, saw the Daysland Northstars in their home arena facing off against the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs; the next day the Northstars were in Millet playing against the Devon Barons.

While both teams coincidentally scored six goals on Daysland; the Northstars still managed to come out on top against the Chiefs, however, they were less fortunate against the

Barons.

Daysland scored a solid 9-6 win over Fort Saskatchewan.

Zaine Walker came away with four points, including a hat trick and one assist, with Kenny Bradley having a sixpoint night, with two goals and four assists.

Also scoring were Tylor Keller, one goal, Lane Lightning, one goal-two assists, Matthew Foster with a pair of each for four points, Landon Oslanski with three assists, Rhett Dudley with one, Mitchell Gartner

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with two, and Brad Trautman with three.

Garret Montour saved 42 of the 48 shots on goal.

The next day only Colin Zimmer and Dylon Cloutier managed to score two goals for the Northstars on Sunday in their 6-2 loss against Devon, with Keller, Dudley, JC Heck, and Cole Gibson getting a point each on assists.

Daysland is catching up on total games played, and currently sit in fifth place, with four wins and four losses.

Daysland will play just one game this weekend against Lacombe on Saturday, Dec. 14, where they will attempt to climb the standings.

It will be a home game at the Max Maclean Arena in Camrose.

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ann Wolbeck, Dec. 7; Thomas Rohe, Dec. 8.

Clay Wolbeck, Dec. 9; Nolan Sommer, Dec. 10; Luke Felzien, Dec. 12; Alex Wolbeck, Rod Curtis, Dec. 14; Val Wolbeck, Dec. 15. Have a good day everyone.

Folks, if you have any Christmas news for me please give me a call. It's always nice to hear how everyone enjoys the Christmas season.

Thought for the week: contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, but the realization of how much you already have.

Have a good week everyone and stay warm.

Hockey Standings

NEAJBHL 1. Wainwright Bisons 18 GP 15-1-2 2. Lac La Biche Clippers 18 GP 13-4-1 3. St. Paul Canadiens 16 GP 10-4-2 4. Killam Wheat Kings 17 GP 8-7-2 5. Cold Lake Ice 17 GP 8-8-1 6. Vermilion Tigers 19 GP 8-11-0 7. Lloydminster Bandits 18 GP 5-11-2 8. Vegreville Rangers 17 GP 3-14-0

NCHL 1. Morinville Kings 11 GP 8-2-1 2. Devon Barons 11 GP 7-4-0 3. Red Deer Rustlers 10 GP 6-4-0 4. Fort Sask. Chiefs 8 GP 5-3-0 5. Daysland Northstars 8 GP 4-4-0 6. Blackfalds Wranglers 9 GP 4-5-0 7. Westlock Warriors 10 GP 4-6-0 8. Lacombe Generals 10 GP 4-6-0 9. Bonnyville Pontiacs 9 GP 1-7-1

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* Per official league websites which may not always be updated or correct *Team Record displayed in order of Wins/Losses/OTL

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spent a few days in Edmonton last week taking in the yearly REA conference.

Shirley Heisler spent the weekend visiting with her daughter Deb, they also ventured into Camrose for shopping and they visited with Shirley's grandson, who has just bought a house in Camrose where he is employed.

Birthday greetings to: Grace Zimmer, Dec. 1; Brad Larson, Landon Hyvonen, Dec. 3; Chris Knight, Tracy Dietrich, Dec. 4; George Garbe, Dec. 5; Keishia Dietrich, Lexi Dietrich, Dec. 6; Benjamin Adsett, Mari-

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Killam Wheat Kings pull out win in fast-paced home game

Tim Lynes carefully controlled the puck last Friday in order to keep it away from St. Paul’s captain and get a shot on net.

Tanner Eno tied up a diving St. Paul player last Friday in order for his captain, Carter Ortman, to get a shot on goal.

A St. Paul player played chicken after a dirty hit to Wheat Kings’ Tim Lynes landed him in a fight. Chase Schatschneider was quick to serve justice.

Emily Tanton Student Reporter

The Killam Wheat Kings hosted St. Paul last Friday, Dec. 6, and fought hard to secure their first win against the Canadiens.

It was an eventful game with all of the scoring happening in the third period as the first two periods seemed to be reserved for fights.

After Wheat Kings’ Tim Lynes was brutally hit early in the first period, Chase Schatschneider took it upon himself to settle the score and was kicked out of the game for fighting.

The second period was a lot of back and forth from one end of the rink to the other, with the shots staying relatively even.

A scrum in centre ice sent Ashton Cookson to the box for fighting with his opponent getting off with a warning.

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Minor Hockey Report: Tier 3 Pee Wees win 8-2 Killam Kerry Anderson These are some of the results from the Northern Alberta Interlock Minor Hockey League games held recently.

Battle River (BR) Female Atoms (3-5-1) beat Vermilion 2-1 at the Sedgewick Wild Rose Coop Recreation Centre on Saturday, gaining a 2-0 lead and holding on for the win despite Vermilion’s third period effort.

Emma Galletly and Keeley Sorken scored for BR; Brittny Zentner was awarded an assist.

Irma Female Atom Aces (4-2-0) dropped a 62 game against Lloydminster at Irma Arena on Saturday. The game was close until the very end of the second period and the third when Lloydminster exploded for four. Scoring for Irma were: Myla Holt and Rhyan Fraser, with Sadie Larson and Laekyn Prior picking up assists.

Battle River Female Peewees (4-3-2) shut out Kitscoty 7-0 on Saturday at the Sedgewick Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre. Emma Tuftin

scored a hat-trick, while Cabrie Tanton had a three point game with two goals. Other scorers were: Caylin Brumwell with a goal and an assist, Paige Zimmer with one goal, Kherington Paterson with an assist, Avery Dolany with another assist, and Erika Zimmer with one assist. Grace Kells got the shut-out for BR. No Novice Boys game sheets have been posted.

Battle River Tier 4 Atoms (2-2-2) lost a 13-4 game against Viking at Holden on Saturday. Easton Freadrich with one goals and one assist, Griffen Thomson with one goal, Colton O’Hare with a goal, and Porter Martin scored for BR. Thunderstars Tier 5 Atoms (3-2-0) were scheduled to play Westlock on Saturday, but no score was posted.

Battle River Tier 3 Peewees (5-1-3) travelled to Leduc on Sunday, skating away with an 8-2 victory.

Brody Wallner scored four times in a five point game to lead the way.

Other scorers were: Tanner Quinton with one

goal and three assists, David Ruzicka with one goal and two assists, Keaton Johnson with three assists, Kade Rancier with two assists, Lucas Docksteader with one goal, Ethan Clark with a goal, Sawyer Fee with one assist, and Tyler Piche with one more assist. Tavish Warren got the win in goal while making 21 saves.

Battle River Tier 4 Peewees (3-3-1) were scheduled to play Redwater at Killam Agriplex on Sunday, but no score was posted.

Thunderstars (TS) Tier 5 Peewees (2-4-0) were shut out 7-0 on Saturday at Forestburg Arena.

Battle River Tier 3 Bantams (7-2-2) won a 6-1 game against Wabasca on Saturday at the Sedgewick Wild Rose Coop Recreation Centre.

Branston Freadrich with two goals and one assist, Cade Schatschneider with a goal and an assist, Carter Hogman with one goal and assist, Anson Helperl, and Kobi Lefsrud scored for BR. Assists went to: Gus Walline with two, Skylar

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Wallner, Ryan Smith, Easton Mann, and Jayce Smolski. Lincoln Muirhead made 18 of 19 saves to pick up the win in goal. On Sunday, BR was scheduled to play at Barrhead, but no score was posted.

Battle River Tier 2 Midgets (7-2-1) lost an 81 game against Slave Lake at Killam Agriplex on Saturday. BR’s lone goal was also the game’s first, scored by Dylan Kuilboer with assists to Logan Zettel and Adam Child. The team was scheduled to go to Drayton Valley for a Sunday game, but no score was posted by the deadline, Monday at noon.

(Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the website, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries).

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fallen in love with The Mandalorian. I’m not used to watching television shows anymore where the episodes are released weekly. Netflix generation has ruined me, I usually watch shows where the entire season is released at once.

It’s testing my patience quite a lot. First world problems, I know.

If you see any of these lovely people this week, be sure to wish them a happy birthday: Aryn Bonnett, Dec. 11; Aiden Morken, Dec. 12; Kari

Smith and Stefan Cloutier, Dec. 13; Deanna Cookson, Dec. 14.

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LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following briefly described property is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title: Portion of North West Quarter of Section 11-43-11-W4 containing 131.49 acres more or less, excepting thereout all mines and minerals.

FEATURES of this property: -approx. 20 acres tame hay on previously cultivated land -balance is pasture land, native grass -good perimeter fence with high tensile wire -dugout and slough -fairly new corral The sale of the Land is subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: 1. Title will be free and clear of mortgages.

2. Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property's size/ measurement, condition, or environmental status.

3. Buyer to be responsible for all costs associated with registration.

4. Tenders in writing will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o'clock noon on December 17, 2019. Tenders should be forwarded to E. Roger Spady Law Office in a sealed envelope marked "Davidson Tender." A certified cheque equal to 5% of the purchase price must accompany the tender.

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CP Holiday Train a great kickoff for Christmas season JOE HARTUNG PHOTOS

Hardisty and the whole Flagstaff region are very lucky to be one of the night-time stops on the CP Holiday Train tour, as the train loses some of its magic during the day, but is still an awesome sight shown here on its way to a 1:05 p.m. scheduled Camrose stop as it passed through Killam.

There was late-night shopping and all sorts of fun in Hardisty before the CP Holiday train rolled into town on Thursday, Dec. 5. A big crowd was on hand to welcome it.

The Holiday Train donates to the food bank in every community it stops in, so the first order of business was to hand out a $2,500 donation to the Flagstaff Food Bank, matched by local businesses, organizations and individuals to reach a total over $10,000! Shortly after its arrival the stage popped open and out hopped Madeline Merlo, who wowed the audience with her super high energy performance. The final act of the night was Scott Helman who was also very popular with the local crowd, who already knew most of his hits. Visitors also filled the Gibson Energy bus with almost 900 pounds in food donations!

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Sabres and Jets take wins against Oyen over weekend Emily Tanton Student Reporter

On Friday, Dec. 6, the Forestburg Flyers travelled to Castor to play an intense game against the Coronation Royals.

The Flyers didn’t manage to come away with a win after playing the Royals, losing the game 5-4 after a tough battle. Things were especially tense in the third period, with a fight in the last seconds of the game.

The same night the Sedgewick Sabres were in Oyen facing off against the Eagles.

The Hughenden Jets played host to the Eagles the next day and beat them handily on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Oddly, both Sedgewick and Hughenden beat the Oyen Eagles by a score of 52, an interesting coincidence. Another similarity between the two games was both winning teams scoring two goals in the first period, two in the second, and then one more goal in the third which solidified both teams’ leads.

Provost remains in first place, unbeaten after six games, with Sedgewick just a point behind in second place.

Hughenden is a point behind Sedgewick, and Irma and Forestburg are tied for fourth place.

The Sabres and Flyers will both be on the visitor’s bench this Saturday, with Sedgewick travelling to take on seventh-place Delburne, and Forestburg heading to Hughenden, where they’d like to take two points and tie the Jets in the standings.

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Heisler resident has incredible collection of Flagstaff history Emily Tanton Student Reporter

Charlotte Curtis of Heisler is a woman on a mission; she has been dedicated to collecting every obituary, birth, wedding, and anniversary announcement for the past six years from papers across the region.

Curtis reads every obituary and wedding announcement that she receives or collects and enjoys learning something about each person; she’s also motivated to read each write-up she collects to ensure she doesn’t miss an important event from the Flagstaff area.

Curtis doesn’t remember when her interest in historical events and data began, but she’s been recording her family genealogy since 1993.

“I simply love history so almost everything interests me.”

While attending her hometown of Youngstown’s centennial in August of 2013, Curtis discovered a display of obituaries one woman had been collect-

ing for decades, which she’d compiled in two binders that were displayed in the library during the centennial.

In this collection, Curtis saw the obituary of her grandma who had died in 1977, the obituary of her great-grandma who had died in 1941, as well as the write-up of an uncle whose farm she was raised on.

Ever since then, Curtis has been using her passion for history and her incredible organizational skills to collect every newspaper article, announcement, and obituary that pertains to Flagstaff area.

“My purpose is to preserve our Flagstaff people's history for people to find or discover genealogical, and somewhat cultural, family data by having it organized and filed in an orderly manner, in an accessible repository, and with an online database.”

Curtis is still working on organizing all of the data she has and transferring it all over to a website. She has put in a minimum of three hours a day for October and November and sometimes

works nine-hour days in an effort to make her collection available to the public.

The collection is kept in Curtis’ house for convenience sake as she’s constantly adding new announcements and obituaries.

Eventually, Curtis would like to have the collection in the Flagstaff County administration office in Sedgewick so

Charlotte Curtis of Heisler has an extensive collection of obituaries, birth announcements, wedding announcements, and feature stories about Flagstaff residents.

that the collection would be more central to the county.

She hopes her online database would be welcome on the Flagstaff website, this would allow people doing research on their family history to find information quicker.

So far, she’s amassed over 1,600 obituaries, housed in six large binders which are organized alphabetically, stored on acid-free paper with acid-free sleeves.

She has several other binders dedicated to wedding announcements and Curtis predicts she will need a separate binder for birth announcements as well as milestone news articles and pictures.

“I am also interested in special recognition announcements or events such as business anniversaries, birthdays, longtime service retirements, a long-standing business fire, and unusual weather events.”

Curtis has borne all the costs of curating the collection so far but says she’s See CURTIS P33

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Please refer to www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work happening throughout the County.

Winter Road Maintenance: Roadways are cleared of snow as necessary. During normal winter conditions, County gravel roads should be cleared of snow within four days, unless there is heavy snow and persistent winds.

One plow truck is designated to remove snow and apply sand/salt to oil and paved surface roads. Two graders are allocated for snow and ice removal on MG30 roads.

Back roads or blind roads will not be plowed unless deemed necessary by Public Works.

Private Laneway Maintenance: Flagstaff County will once again be undertaking snow plowing on private laneways. Please contact the Public Works Department at 780-384-4123 by December 15th, 2019 for further details regarding this service. Laneway inspections are ongoing.

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.

The Community Press, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - Page 23

Killam Legion rewards KPS students for best posters and poems

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Killam Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion stopped by Killam Public School (KPS) on Thursday, Dec. 5, to hand out some special awards to deserving KPS students for their Remembrance Day posters and poems.

As 2019 is the 75th anniversary of DDay and the Battle of Normandy, stu-

dents with winning entries not only received cash prizes, but also commemorative coins, from a full set for first-place winners, to individual coins or pins to second-place and runner-up entries In the category Primary black and white, the winner was Parker Clark, with Brittyn Delowsky in second place.

For Junior colour, the winner was Kate MacKinnon, with Wyatt Thomas in second place, and Liberty Borgel in

third place.

In the Junior black and white category Hayden Hogman came in first, with Yakira Kalinowsky in second place, and Abby Rancier in third.

For the Intermediate colour category, first place went to Brody Wallner, with Kaily Busenius in second place, and Jenna Borth in third place.

For Intermediate black and white, Lily Kennedy came in first, with Zenna

Francis in second place, and Honourable Mention given to Aleah Klatt.

The Junior Literary Poem first-place winner was Kastyn Campbell.

The Intermediate Poem category had Hanna Thomas in first place, Zenna Francis (with her second win) in second place, and Evelynne Waldner in third.

Denis Boutin and Cyril Lindseth handed out the awards to the students.

Tender for Sale of Graders Flagstaff County invites tenders for the sale of the following used vehicles: 1.

2.

3.

2015 John Deere 872GP AWD Grader – Ser. #: 1DW872GPTED666275. Comes with 16’ moldboard, rear ripper, 17.5R25 Michelin snow plus tires and blade lift accumulators. Current hours: 6,550. Estimated hours as of February 15th, 2020: 7,100.

2015 Caterpillar 160M2 AWD Grader – Ser. #: CAT0160MCR9T00345. Comes with 16’ moldboard, rear ripper, 17.5R25 tires, snow wing and blade lift accumulators. Push block not included. Current hours: 3,900.

Estimated hours as of February 15th, 2020: 4,500.

2015 John Deere 872GP AWD Grader – Ser. #: 1DW872GPHFD666547. Comes with 16’ moldboard, rear ripper, 17.5R25 Michelin snow plus tires and blade lift accumulators. Current hours: 5,640. Estimated hours as of February 15th, 2020: 6,100.

• These graders can be viewed on our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca or at the County Shop in Sedgewick and will be sold on an “as is basis.” Kilometres/hours of operation may vary slightly at time of sale.

• Bids must be submitted on a tender form. Download a tender form from our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca or contact our Administration Office at 780-384-4123 to receive a tender form.

• Please send bids in a sealed envelope marked “USED GRADERS” to Flagstaff County Administration Office, Box 358, 12435 Twp Rd 442, Sedgewick, AB. • Closing date for bidding on items is Friday, January 3, 2020 at 11:00:00 a.m. MST. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

For further information, please contact: Kevin Kinzer, Shop Supervisor, at 780-390-0312.

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OBITUARIES Cecil Hector Van Hecke

Cecil Hector Van Hecke was born November 13, 1949, in Hardisty, Alberta. He was the oldest child of Paul and Mary Van Hecke and was raised on the family farm east of Alliance.

Cecil was named after both his grandfathers (Cecil Mundle and Hector Van Hecke).

Cecil married Elizabeth Maron in April 1969

and together they purchased the current farmstead where they made their home. Together they had two children, Donna and Steven.

Cecil farmed with his parents and drove truck with Van Hecke Transport. In 1980, Cecil started C & E Trucking.

Cecil did local and long distance hauling grain, gravel and oil.

In 1981 Judy Sulz moved to the farmstead bringing her two children Trevor and Jody; in 1982 they had Ann Del. In addition to trucking, Cecil farmed with his dad Paul and his brother Ernie.

In 2014 when Paul passed away, Cecil and

Ernie continued farming the family land together.

In his early years he liked rodeos, curling, stock car racing, snowmobile racing, poker rallies, flying, and hunting.

When he wasn’t farming or driving truck, he spent many hours at auctions, visiting with friends, sharing a good story and a drink or two.

Cecil was a collector of many things ranging from tractors, cars, antiques, and equipment.

He is survived by his brother Ernie (Pat) Van Hecke, his children Donna (Mike) Reid, Steven Van Hecke (Casandra), Ann Del (Chris) Carr; grandchildren Shinelle (Clayton)

Peters, Quinten (Lydia), Justin, and Ethan Reid; step-grandchild Chase (Naomi) Sulz; greatgrandchildren Ashton and Marley Peters; nieces Bobbie Jo Van Hecke (Hunter, Phoenix, Willow), Roxanne (Mike) Field (Brayden, Madison), and nephew Dustin Van Hecke.

He was predeceased by his parents Paul and Mary Van Hecke, stepchildren Trevor and Jody Sulz.

After a seven-month battle with cancer Cecil passed away peacefully December 3 surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life

morial donations may be made to the Battle Bend Cemetery or the Daysland Hospital Foundation.

will be held at the Alliance Community Hall on Friday, December 13 at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, me-

Loss

Can be incredibly difficult.

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Funeral Home and Crematorium Killam Phone 780-385-3642 www.feeandsonsfuneralhome.com

Patricia Eileen Smith (nee O'Reilly)

It is with saddened hearts, the family of Patricia Eileen Smith (nee O'Reilly), announce her passing on December 2, at the age of 72.

Pat is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Oakley Smith and their children, Noreen Matier, Oakley Smith Jr. (Kari), and Mellissa Smith (Tony).

Pat leaves her grandchildren; Aharon, Amber, (Eric), Ryan, Sarah(Matthew), Danielle, as well as great-grandchildren Lincoln and Lauren. Many close friends and extended family who were touched by the life of Patricia will remember her fondly.

Born March 23, 1947, in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Pat was predeceased by her parents; Robert and Harriet O’Rielley, Joe and Jenny Kissel, siblings; Charles, June Abbott

and Edna Latozke; inlaws Henry and Sarah Smith, Donnie Syrota, Bud Smith and Alma Oliver and son-in law Darcy Matier.

Pat married Oakley on June 5, 1965. Together, they moved to BC and ran a diner while living in Telkwa, BC. When living in Prince George, Pat raised her kids, babysat, and worked at a clothing store.

After moving to Killam, she worked numerous jobs as a jack of all trades. She always said her worst job was being a burnt potato-chip picker for Old Dutch, but pumping gas at the UFA in the winter was a close second. She joked about life, winning the lottery, and her children inheriting the cleaning empire her and Oakley created.

She was tough but loving and willing to help out in any way she could. She was stubborn and determined, but this came in handy when fighting cancer and the multitude of other ailments she was dealt. She ensured all three of her children finished high school and went on to complete degrees. She

was proud of that.

Patricia loved and spoiled her grandchildren, always sending treats and cards as well as giving no-nonsense advice. Everyone could talk to her about whatever problems they were dealing with.

She loved animals and treated her dogs as family. Recently; much to her children's annoyance, Pat spoiled her dogs with bottled water and fresh steaks while us kids complained that we drank from the garden hose and ate baloney as children!

She loved hummingbirds, hedgehogs, and dragonflies.

She was crafty with ceramics, paper tole, macrame, and crochet.

Pat’s early life was difficult, yet she made sacrifices to be sure her children's lives where wonderful and that her kids had everything she did not have while growing up. She will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, online donations may be made directly to the Killam and District Health Care Foundation.

A private family memorial service will be held.

Killam & Forestburg Baptist Church Pastors: David Tonner (Lead) 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 www.killambaptistchurch.ca www.forestburgbaptist.ca

Daysland DAYSLAND, KILLAM Alliance Church & ROSALIND 5030 - 57 Street UNITED CHURCHES Phone: (780) 374-3777 • Sun, Dec 15 9AM

Rosalind, 11AM Killam • Sun, Dec 22 Join us for

our Christmas Pageant at 10AM in Daysland, followed by a Potluck Lunch

Pastors Kirby Schmidt-Teigen and Rob Johnson

Worship Service Sundays 10:45am Sunday School 9:30am AWANA Club Mondays 6 - 7:15pm YOUTH Fridays at 7pm

Pentecostal SEDGEWICK SEDGEWICK Killam Tabernacle & LOUGHEED SEVENTH DAY Pastor Ben Kellert UNITED CHURCHES

Sunday Services Sedgewick - 10am

ADVENTIST CHURCH

780-385-3587

•Sunday 10am Christian Education Hour (In Merna Area) •11 am Worship Celebration Elder Raymond Anderson All are welcome to attend!

Phone: (780) 384-2258

Reverend Lloyd T Nyarota To book The Living Room, Sabbath School - 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service - 11 a.m.

780-384-3520 call 780-385-3574 sedgewicklougheedunited.ca www.SedgewickAdventist.ca killampentecostal@gmail.com

BOOK HERE $35/MO. HOUSE OF PRAYER

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

Visit: www.fcsm.ca

SEDGEWICK COMMUNITY CHURCH of the Nazarene Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship & Children’s Church - 10:30 a.m.;

www.sccnaz.ca

Contact the Church Office for information on Bible Studies and other programs. 780-384-3939

BOOK HERE $35/MO.

TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE, PHONE (780) 385-6693

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Daysland Legion supports local Food Bank

The Daysland Legion donated $500 to the Flagstaff Food Bank last week. Legion member Gord Pennycook dropped off a cheque at Flagstaff Family and Community Services, accepted by Sue Freadrich. While he was there, he dropped off another cheque, from he and wife Carol, for the Flagstaff Christmas Sharing program.

Two Flagstaff Atom teams named as provincials hosts Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Hockey Alberta announced the host sites for the 2020 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships last Monday, Dec. 2, with two of those sites within Flagstaff.

The Atom A provincials will be hosted March 19 to 22 by the Battle River Knights Minor Hockey organization, while the Atom D provincials will be hosted by the Thunderstars.

Details on venues will be available

closer to the events.

Each Tier provincial championship with have eight teams - the host, a wild card, and the champions from Hockey Calgary, Hockey Edmonton, Central Alberta Hockey League, Northern Alberta Interlock, All Peace Hockey League, and North Eastern Alberta Hockey League.

ATB Financial will once again headline as the presenting sponsor of the Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships.

Hosting provincial champi-

onships takes dedication and a lot of volunteers and community support.

It’s too early to tell if the Sedgewick Arena closure will have

any effect on the provincials. The Battle River Knights don’t play all their games in Sedgewick, they also use the Killam Memorial Arena.

Arena

loss of thickness due to corrosion in comparison between them.”

As previously mentioned, the Qualimat team didn’t feel the rust was as bad as they thought.

“It’s worth spending $1,000 on a test to determine the extent of the corrosion,” Fedyk says.

As it is still very early days, Fedyk says the full extent of the corrosion in the entire arena is not yet known.

First steps will be to determine the scope of the damage, and ensure the rest of the building can be safely used.

Further information will be released once the full scope of the issue is known.

Fedyk says, “We know there is hockey to be played, skating to be done, and a concert coming this spring, we hope to find a resolution as soon as possible.”

Continued from Front

to see how far the rust has penetrated.

“By the next Monday, Associated Engineering happened to be in town as well. Their engineer did a cursory inspection, he felt that the damage wasn’t that bad, at that point, on the surface.

“But he did recommend we do a test, to be on the safe side.

“At that point we all thought it was just surface rust we were dealing with.”

Things moved quickly once the testing was done.

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Qualimet workers arrived, and tested the centremost beam, as well as those to the west and east.

“They use one measurement as the base unit, then testing measures the

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Collin Rosiechuk

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Family Dentistry, Cosmetic, Crown, Bridge, Orthodontics & Implants

•New Homes & Renovations Residential • Furnace & Hot Water Tank Install Service • Plumbing & Gas

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Automotive & Supplies

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• New Construction •Renovations • Quality Workmanship TIM COLWELL Telephone: (780) 385-3558

Catering • Weddings • Funerals • Graduations • Reunions •Business Meetings Call for all your catering • BBQs needs & quotes.

• Customer Appreciations Roger Toth (cell) 780-781-0392 Chuck Gevers (cell) 780-966-4934 • Christmas Parties • Midnight Lunches Daysland, AB

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ELECTRIC LTD. Electrical Contracting 3820-42 Ave. Camrose, AB. T4V 4B9 Ph: 780-672-8700 Fax: 780-672-7668

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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY Health

Where the best of Flagstaff & Area can be found!

Legal

Oilfield

ANDREASSEN BORTH BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Killam, Alberta

Serving Town & Country since 1962!

Monday - Friday - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturdays - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

www.andreassenborth.com

Michael E. Borth 5014 - 50th St. (Main Street Killam) (1 door North of S. James Agencies)

(780) 385-3670 Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sundays - 12 to 4 p.m.

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Open 7 days a week DAYSLAND MEDICAL CENTRE Dr. Andries Niemann, M.B., CH.B., DIP.ANES, CCFP Dr. Msikazi Langeni, M.B., CH.B Dr. Peter Huang, M.B., CH.B. Dr. Nazish Aamer, M.B., B.S. Medical Centre - Daysland

Medical Centre - Forestburg

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(780) 582-5185

Clinic Hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

U Appointments preferable, but walk-ins welcome U All doctors accepting new patients U Accepting new Obstetrical patients Doctors on rotation are: Dr. Corrie van Vuuren (surgery in summer)

Curtis Hogg

780-888-2500 Darcy Flynn Cell 780-888-6699

Kirk is at our Daysland office (Westview Agencies) Tuesdays from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Please call 780-672-3181 to pre-book appointments.

200, 4870 - 51 Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1S1

Central Agencies Bldg (780) 672-3181

P.O. Box 345 Sedgewick Alberta T0B 4C0

Phone Phone:(Cell) 780.385.3182 780.385.3182 Cell: 780.385.1729 Fax: 780.384.3984

Margaret Weir Andreassen / James Harry Andreassen/ Kirk R. Laird

• Septic removal • Potable water delivery • Trash bins • • Portable toilets • Bulk water • Washcars •

Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Real Estate

FARNHAM WEST STOLEE KAMBEITZ LLP **BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS** FORESTBURG: SCOTT FARNHAM PH: 582-3560 TUES. 10 A.M. TO 12 NOON, FORESTBURG AGENCIES DAYSLAND: STEPHEN KAMBEITZ PH: 374-3930 MON. 1 TO 4 P.M., DAYSLAND AGENCIES

U Emergency OPEN 24/7 U

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COMPLETE FRESH WATER SERVICE

BATTLE RIVER REALTY

Camrose Office: (780) 679-0444

www.coldwellbankercamrose.ca 780-672-7761

Oilfield

Rental Equipment

DAYSLAND PHARMACY 780-374-3900 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Hours: Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 2 pm

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•590 BACKHOES •TELEHANDLER 35,000 lbs Lift Capacity •1000 barrel TANK CRADLE TRAILER •STEPDECK TRAILERS •MAINTENANCE TRUCKS •FRAC MANIFOLDS •250 HITACHI TRACKHOE for ALL SIZE SCREWPILES •EVERYTHING PUMPJACKS Installation, Moving, Repairs

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• Hilti Drill & Tools • Bin Anchors/Driver • Mobile Pressure Washer • Light Plant/Heater Trailer • Tracked/Wheeled Skid Steer • Bobcat E50 Excavator • Tree Spade/Auger/Trencher

• Snow Blower/Tiller • 40’ Picker Truck/ Man Basket • Utility/Dump/Tilt Deck Trailer • Gas Monitor Repair & Sales • LED Lighting Solutions

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Box 99, Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 ______________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Want to get back to work?

Back to Work Bootcamp will help!

Resumes, interviews, job applications and more.

January 28 to 30 9 a.m. to noon in Coronation and Forestburg March 17 to 19 9 a.m. to noon in Castor and Forestburg Register at the Battle River Innovation Centres. www.brinnovationcentre.ca 587-844-2122.

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CARD CARD OF OF THANKS THANKS Killam Knox United Church would like to thank all the vendors who rented tables at Killam’s Craft Sale. And a big thanks to all the people who gave to our bake table and for the lunch concession, as well as the buyers. Thanks also to the Iron Creek 4-H Club for co-hosting the event with us. See you in 2020!

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The family of Mae Hampshire would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Stanislav Ahtemenciuc and the staff at Killam Auxiliary for their excellent care of Mae. Thank you to Fee and Sons for their guidance and support. We are grateful to Reverend Lloyd Nyarota, Gail Eckstrand and the ladies of the Sedgewick United Church who made the memorial service so very meaningful. We deeply appreciate all the flowers, food, cards, visits, condolences, donations and hugs. Your sympathy is a great comfort. In lieu of thank you cards a donation has been made to Sedgewick United Church and Killam Continuing Care.

Christmas at Pleasington Church Sunday, December 22 at 2 p.m.

Carol Singing and Sharing of Christmas Goodies.

25/26c _____________________ The Sedgewick Lions Club Presents the New Year’s Eve Party Tuesday, December 31 Sedgewick Community Hall Featuring Country Rock by the Roger West Band Doors Open @ 8 p.m.

Dance to Start @ 9 p.m.

Snacks, Wine Pull, Party Favours, and Midnight Lunch.

Semi-Formal Tickets $50/person No Minors Allowed.

DD Bus Service for Pickup or Take Home (Within a 40 km Radius from Sedgewick) For More Information, please Contact

The Flagstaff Scottish Club's 14th Annual Robbie Burns is right around the corner on February 1, 2020. Get your tickets while quantities last! Visit www.flagstaffscottish club.com or call Lyssa at 780-385-4511

Christmas Supper and Program hosted by the Killam Baptist Church Sunday, December 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Killam Community Hall.

For tickets please call 780-385-3607 3 and under free 4-6 years $5 7-12 years $15 13 years to adult $25

Strome Community Xmas Party Bring the Family – Minors welcome Minors must be accompanied by an adult Friday, December 13 Happy Hour 5:30 Supper 6:30 Entertainment: This year we will take you back in time!

Back to homegrown, local entertainment.

If you have a bit of entertainment (max 10 mins) like skit, a poem, a song, anything you can dream up we welcome you!

Please let us know by December 6 if you want to join the entertainment portion of the evening!

Tickets at ATB Financial Agency-Strome or from any Board Member.

Call Brenda W at 780-781-3550/ 780-376-3550 or Brenda H at 780-608-5441 or Lee-Ann at 780-678-7916 for more info.

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Jim & Mell Dave & Roseanne and families ______________________ The family of Mari Blumhagen would like to thank all the friends and neighbours fo all the caring words, food, and visits during these hard times. Her memorial service was special. Thanks to Fee & Sons, Stettler Hospital, and RDCC for all the services provided. Special thanks to Galahad Home Care, which was much needed at the end of her journey.

Thank you, she would have been so proud. ______________________ Thank you! The family of the late Bernice Darling would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to some very special people for their care, concern, compassion, and professionalism during a very difficult time of Mom's passing. To everyone at Campbellford Memorial Hospital, Weaver Family Funeral Home, Rev Meggin King, to our friends and family for their kind words, donations, flowers, and mostly support. To Mom's Pallbearers Fred, David, and Terry Darling, Dan Ferguson, Joe Brant, and Michael Cowan, St. Paul's UCW for serving a beautiful lunch, we thank you so very much.

The Darlings

Sedgewicklions@gmail.com

Tickets Available at Brandywine and Brew 780-385-8409 or Irene at 780-384-3828 25/26c _____________________ Looking for a Christmas gift?

Forestburg History Books available at the Village Office or by mail.

•Yesterday and Years Ago - Our Story Continues (2019) - $50 •Yesterday and Years Ago (1983) - Reprint - $50 Ship either book anywhere in Canada for $19; contact for more rates. forestburghistory book2019@gmail.com or Marion 780-582-3633 25/26c _____________________ BAG DAYS! KILLAM TWICE NICE STORE SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALE! 2 weeks December 10, 12, 13 and Dec. 17, 19, 20 All Christmas items under $5 goes into a grocery bag for $3 25/26p

25/26c _____________________ GRAND OPENING! DATE CHANGE! Quirks Bakery & Cafe Friday, December 13 4719 - 48th Ave Sedgewick Conveniently Located at The Wick Motel!

Fresh Baking Daily!

Breakfast and Lunch Available daily!

Tuesdays to Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

403-702-5435 cinnamombakery@ outlook.com 25p _____________________ Join us for our Church Christmas program "Surprise! Christ comes" on Sunday, December 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sedgewick Nazarene Church 24/26c _____________________ Radiant Harmony Christmas Concert at the Daysland Palace Theatre Sunday, December 15 3 p.m. & 7: p.m.

Advance tickets only for the 3 p.m. performance Call Lisa 780-781-2452 or Eilene 780-374-3979 Refreshments after the 3 p.m. performance Free Willing Offering and/or Food Bank Items Greatly Appreciated Everyone Welcome 24/25c ______________________ Walter Jahn's Annual Christmas Concert Sunday, December 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Forestburg Community Hall All Welcome!

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24/25c _____________________ 90th Birthday Celebration for Gloria Wesley Forestburg Big Knife Villa Saturday, December 14 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

Your Presence is Your Gift!

24/25p _____________________ Let’s Get Together to Remember Service of Lament and Light Killam Knox United Church 4930 - 49 st.

Killam Thursday, December 12 at 7 p.m.

Please Call if You Have Any Questions About the Event 780-385-3642 Not everyone feels like celebrating at Christmastime; No one understands this more than we do. That is why we have a gathering every year to remember those we’ve lost.

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Community Enhancement Fund receives donation from CCI Wireless According to CCI Wireless, Community is one of CCI’s four core organizational values.

“Because of this, it’s important for us to find opportunities to give back to the communities that we serve,” says Marketing Assistant Aaryn Lynham.

Last month their wired services sales team travelled to four of the newest communities where they offer service, including Forestburg, to present community leaders with a big cheque.

For each new customer, CCI Wireless donated $25 to be re-invested into designated community projects in Kitscoty, Mundare, Sedgewick, and Forestburg.

“It is important to us as a company to invest in the communities that we operate within.

“Meeting the residents of these places and seeing their passion for these projects has made this a personally rewarding experience” says, Martin Kraus, Wired Sales Lead.

The Village of Forestburg established the Forestburg and District Community Enhancement Fund (CEF) in 1997 to provide a tax-deductible opportunity for individuals to donate funds to be used for any project or activity enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Forestburg celebrated its 100th anniversary the weekend of Aug. 2, hosting a trade show. CCI participated in the weekend-long tradeshow, setting up a booth and interacting with residents to talk about how their connectivity needs can be

met with Wired services.

On Nov. 18, Kraus presented the village with a cheque for $1,050.

Blaise Young, Mayor of Forestburg, says, “The Village of Forestburg believes in the importance of giving back to the community.

“We look forward to our continued relationship with CCI Wireless.”

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CCI Wireless recently made a donation to the Forestburg Community Enhancement Fund. From left: Presenting the cheque was Martin Kraus, CCI’s Wired Sales Lead. Accepting on behalf of the village was Mayor Blais Young, Assistant CAO Sharon Duncan, and Deputy Mayor Bob Coutts.

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Suspects arrested after break-in and theft Leslie Cholowsky Editor Ten days after a lengthy pursuit of a suspect in a business break-in and ATM theft in Hanna on Sunday, Nov. 24, RCMP announced that they have now arrested Ashlyn Brett Tomolty, a 33year-old female who is suspected of being associated with the crime, and a second male.

A male suspect, 26-yearold Rick Ernest Atzler, was arrested after a lengthy pursuit that involved seven different RCMP Detachment areas and members from eight different east central Alberta detachments, including members from Killam, as well as three police dog divisions.

Atzler was initially charged with: from Hanna; Robbery with a firearm,

pointing a firearm, theft over $5,000, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop for police; and in Consort; two counts of possession of property obtained by crime, six assorted firearms offences, and failure to stop for police.

Tomolty was apprehended after the RCMP’s investigation led them to Consort, where she was spotted in the company of a third individual, Darwyn Ronald Beaudry.

Both individuals fled from police, with the male suspect stealing a running vehicle from a gas station.

The vehicle was later found abandoned. After a short foot chase, Tomolty and Beaudry were arrested

by RCMP. Tomolty was wanted on arrest warrants out of Bar-

rhead at the time of her capture, say RCMP. She was charged with three counts of possession of property obtained by crime, resisting arrest, possession of break-in instruments, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of a controlled substance.

After a judicial interim hearing, she was released by a justice with a court appearance scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13, in Coronation.

At that time additional charges were laid against Atzler: from Oyen: theft over $5,000, possession of stolen property, break and enter, and committing theft and arson. From Coronation and Provost he is charged with several offences including four counts of mischief under $5,000; flight from police,

possession of a prohibited firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and 14 counts of dangerous operation of a conveyance, et al.

Atzler was remanded to custody.

Beaudry was also wanted on an arrest warrant, out of Canmore, and is facing 14 new criminal charges including four counts of possession of property obtained by crime, assault of a police officer, assault with a weapon, flight from police, and dangerous operation of a conveyance, et al.

Beaudry remains in police custody.

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Be spiritually prepared Isaiah 40:3-5 (NIV) A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD ; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.�

The definition of the word prepare in this pas-

sage centres around the idea that all obstructions are to be removed.

For the Israelites, this was to mean that nothing was going to stand in God’s way of the Jewish exiles returning to their land.

Some interpreters interpret it to mean a spiritual preparation of repentance. This was the passage John the Baptist used to call the Israelites to prepare in repentance for the Messiah who was to be born.

This week at our church we lit the candle

of preparation, and the call is to prepare our hearts for Jesus Christ’s coming.

We are called to repentance. When we do this, Jesus comes to take up residence in our hearts, through the presence of the Holy Spirit.

But the call for preparation is also a warning that one day Jesus Christ will return, let us make certain our life is spiritually prepared for that day.

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Battle River School Division trustees vote to reduce board size Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Battle River School Division (BRSD) Board of Trustees passed a motion at their October meeting to reduce the overall number of trustees on the board from eight to five for the future.

In a series of public consultations held this spring in each ward, consultant David Steele presented the results of a review of the electoral ward representation and boundaries.

Last May, Board Chair Norman Erickson told participants in Sedgewick, “It’s been 25 years since those boundaries were set. The population has changed since then, and we thought it was prudent to review.”

Steele noted in his presentation that from 1981 to 2016, population trends have seen more people move into larger communities.

The present system has four wards within the Division: City of Camrose, County of Camrose, Beaver County, and Flagstaff County. From each ward, two trustees were elected, giving each ward 25 per cent say on the board.

Alberta Education has regulations requiring that board representation fairly represent population figures, allowing a variance of 25 per cent higher or lower.

In 1996, for example, Camrose had 33.8 per cent of the population, and had a 25 per cent representation on the board. That figure was within or close to the allowed variance.

When the figures were updated using

the 2016 Census, Camrose City rose to 38.6 per cent population of the BRSD’s region, Camrose County to 23, Beaver County at 20.8, and Flagstaff County at 17.6 per cent.

The rural wards contain 61.4 per cent of the population, but retain 75 per cent of the board.

By Alberta Education standards, Camrose City and Flagstaff County are individually both outside of the allowed variance (in this case, they are allowed a 25 per cent variance of 25 per cent of the region’s total population; or specifically, must be within 6.25 percent than a one-quarter share of the population the original ward system was based on.) In 2016, both wards were outside the allowed variance.

Steele projected that population trends will see the gap continue to grow.

During the consultation period, the board was reviewing a number of potential solutions to the population to representation disparity.

One of these included a proposal that the total number of trustees be reduced from eight to five, dropping each county down from two trustees to one, but keeping the City of Camrose with two trustees.

With this configuration, giving each county 20 per cent board representation puts all three within the variances allowed by the province, and giving Camrose 40 per cent of the board representation gives the city population room to grow.

Other solutions proposed included

dropping to six trustees, with two in the City of Camrose, three between Camrose and Beaver County and one in Flagstaff County; or seven trustees, with three from the City of Camrose, and four from new boundaries between the three counties; or keeping eight trustees, but redistributing them, with three for the city, and five for rural, again with new boundaries.

Steele said that new boundaries would require approval from the Minister of Education, but would not substantially change anything else about the division or how it runs.

He presented feedback from all four public consultations as well as comparisons from schools around the province before the board considered making any changes.

During their September 2019 Board meeting, trustees initially defeated a motion to change to five trustees (two for the city, one for each of the counties), and defeated a second motion increasing the board to nine trustees, with three for the city, and two for each of the counties.

But at their October 2019, meeting, trustees considered a new motion reducing the total board to five trustees, with two from Camrose and one each from each of the three counties. This motion was passed.

No changes will be made to the current board. This change will not take place until the next municipal election, scheduled for the fall of 2021. Diane Hutchinson, Communications Coordinator for the Division, says a lot of work

has to be done between now and then to get ready for this change.

During the Flagstaff County public consultation, held in Sedgewick, Steele said to all participants, “It is important not to get into a ‘my schools’ vs. ‘your schools’ mind set.”

Erickson was quick to agree, saying that the present board tries to represent all areas, “We were elected to represent all the division’s kids.

“This is my second term on the board.

Eight people have worked, we are eight people at one table looking at the entire

Battle River School Division Board Chair Norm Erickson in Sedgewick for public consultation.

Battle River Region.

“Whatever decision we make, I don’t think that’s going to change.

“The board felt it was our duty to examine the issue, and that’s what we are doing here.”

Killam students celebrate season of giving

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Killam Public School students from Kindergarden to Grade 9 separated into their family houses and one by one put a donation of food or an unwrapped gift under the tree on Thursday, Dec. 5, for Flagstaff Christmas Sharing. When they were done they had the giant haul shown above. Students also enjoyed singing Christmas songs and a special Christmas story read by KPS Alumni Dean Brodie (inset) during their morning assembly.

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willing to donate her time and effort into a cause that she’s so passionate about.

Curtis is always willing to accept donations of any collection that is similar to hers so that she may compile as many pieces as she can that address Flagstaff’s history.

“One lady in the Lougheed area has given me 10 years of old scrapbooks containing over 300 obituaries and 150 wedding articles.

“Another from Heisler had collected and given me numerous articles on the Queen, the Royal visit to Canada in 1939; the Dionne quintuplets; JF Kennedy's assassination, and information on Margaret Bell, the Canadian swimmer of Lake Ontario.

“Being a devout Catholic, she has many articles and pictures of priests and nuns who served the area, as well as their anniversaries, retirements, and deaths.”

Curtis is particularly impressed with the obituaries that include such great details of the lives of those who have passed on, such as how many days they were ill, who delivered them to the hospital, where they were buried, where and when they were born and to whom, as well as names of siblings and children.

She believes modern obituaries are often sparse and don’t include as much information about the deceased as older obituaries.

Collecting articles from the entire Flagstaff area and fringe is possible for Curtis as she has friends that help cover from Hanna to Oyen and from Coronation to the Red Deer River.

“I know the population is much sparser now but at one time there were people living on every quarter.”

Curtis’ interest in the people of Flagstaff and their history will give the county an incredible database to learn new things about loved ones and others from the area.

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Press Holiday Schedule • Sunday, Dec. 15 - 5pm Deadline to Book Ad in Christmas Greetings Section (via email only that day - office closed Weekends) • Monday, Dec. 16 - Noon Deadline to Donate to Flagsaff Christmas Sharing Tree (deadline to mail cheque Friday, Dec. 13) • Monday, Dec. 16 - 5pm Deadline to Book Ad or Submit News for December 18 edition • Wednesday, Dec. 18 - FINAL Edition of 2019 • Thursday, Dec. 19 - Thursday, Dec. 26 - OFFICE CLOSED We can’t guarantee timely response to any messages during this time.

• Friday, Dec. 27 & Monday, Dec. 30 - Office Re-Opens, Limited Staff Availability until after New Year’s due to booked vacations.

• Thursday, Jan. 2 - Noon Deadline to Book Ad or Submit News for January 3 edition • Friday, Jan. 3 - Special FRIDAY first edition of 2020

** Newspaper Schedule returns to Wednesdays in 2020 starting with January 8 edition **

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Killam Chamber hosts contests

How much of my Battle River Community Fund donation goes for Administration?

The current administration fee is 1% of the average endowment fund balances for the year. Several endowment funds have been established by professional advisors and other donors to specifically help offset our administration costs.

The Killam Chamber of Commerce hosted the town’s annual Christmas at the Crossroads celebration, this year complete with Best Christmas Tree and Best Gingerbread House contests.

With lots of great entries, especially for the first year of the contest, the winner had to be outstanding, and definitely was. The James Insurance Group’s S. James Agencies crew created a three-gingerbread house diorama called “Make sure you’re covered this holiday season,” and even featured one of the gingerbread houses on fire! Their prize was a giant, what else, gingerbread man trophy! This year’s best Christmas Tree decor drew some outstanding entries, with the favourite being from the Flagstaff Scottish Club. Top right, Ian Malcolm and Karen Robinson from the Club accept their trophy, this time a gingerbread tree. The event included a fabulous parade of lights on Friday evening, and then a visit with Santa at the “North Pole” - the Living Room Theatre.

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It’s Time Once Again To Fill The Tree!

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