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Santa visits Carena Patricia Harcourt Editor

The Viking Carena Complex was packed to the rafters the evening of Friday, December 6, with people having a festive time after taking in the parade downtown. New this year ws the Viking Royal Purple’s Festival of Trees display, put up by groups and organizations joining in the fun and sponsored by Royal Purple. There were boxes of food donation sites people were filling at each tree showing that the spirit of giving was also on display. Vision Credit Union employees were on hand to give out free hot dogs, chips, and a drin. Further down the lobby the lineup was long for those wanting to get a photo with Santa, whick was sponsored by ATB Financial -Viking. All around the lobby were beautifully decorated trees that people could admire as they stopped to talk to friends they encountered. It showed that the festival was a giant hit with those taking in all the fun activities. There was also public skating at the ice rink and it, too, was well used that evening by eager skaters. The Will Ryan Music School provided an hour’s worth of entertainment and the music greeted all who entered the lobby. Also open was the indoor playground and the concession booth for hungry patrons. And Christine and Sheldon offered wagon rides courtesy of their beautiful horses. Plus, midnight was the deadline to vote for the different entries into the Christmas Lights Competition. The winners will be announced at the Town of Viking ’s Christmas Community Luncheon at the Carena on Friday, December 13. There will also be an opportunity to “Stuff the Cruiser” with food bank donations, the event sponsored by the Viking RCMP. During that time, people will be able to engage members in a “Coffee with a Cop” event.

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Viking’s annual Light Up Parade tradition continues Patricia Harcourt Editor

The 2024 Christmas Parade of Lights last Friday night, December 6, was the highlight of the holiday season’s events. and got everyone into the spirit of Christmas. Cars and people lined main street with excited children receiving candy and waving to Santa Claus as a he walked past. The parade began at the Station Tea House at 6 p.m. and was led by members of the RCMP on quads and cruisers. Many businesses, service groups,

community groups, and individuals participated with entries brightly lit up for the occasion. The weather cooperated as well with milder temperatures and no hint of precipitation. Viking received snow, sleet, and wind just a day later but it held off until the festivities had ended the previous night. Once the parade had finished delighting the crowd, the evening also featured a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the southern end of main street in Troll Park. And many families participated in the activities at the Viking Carena Complex following the events downtown.

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WORD ON THE STREET RCMP attend to enclosed trailer falling off truck, ending up in ditch On December 2, police were notified of an enclosed trailer that fell off a truck and was in the ditch. The owner advised he was making arrangements to have the trailer towed. On December 3, police received a complaint of a vehicle on the side of Highway 14 near Kinsella. The complainant advised the vehicle was parked on a curve causing a hazard on the highway The vehicle was located, and noted to be missing a front tire. Checks of the vehicle were completed and it was determined the vehicle was stolen. The investigation into this matter is continuing. On December 4, police conducted a check on a subject who is on court conditions to abide by a curfew. The subject was not located, a charge of failing to comply is pending. Early that afternoon, police received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle on Highway 26. The complainant advised the vehicle has been parked there for over two weeks. The vehicle was towed and the registered owner is being notified. That same afternoon, police received a complaint of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The complainant advised while crossing the street she was struck by a motor vehicle. The complainant advised she was uninjured. This matter is still under investigation. That evening, police received a complaint of a fraud. The complainant advised that he paid for a product that he found on Facebook marketplace. The complainant attempted several times to contact the suspect; the suspect then blocked the complainant’s number and the product was never obtained. This matter is still under investigation. That same evening, police received a complaint of a stolen motor vehicle. The vehicle was parked on 50 Street in Viking and was stolen. This investigation is ongoing. On December 6, police responded to an abandoned vehicle northwest of Viking backed into an approach. Members located the vehicle and determined the vehicle was owned by a subject who lived in the area.

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JOHN’S RANT Nenshi gets failing grade after session wraps up The Alberta Legislature wrapped up its fall session on Dec. 4 and during the time MLAs were sitting, 13 bills were passed into law. These included an update to the Alberta Bill of Rights, three bills affecting transgender and non-binary people pertaining to pronoun use in schools, genderaffirming health care for youth, and participation in women’s sports; a bill allowing creation of all season resorts on Crown land and a Sovereignty Act motion against the federal government’s proposed emissions cap on oil and gas. And just to show, besides there being a visitors gallery at the Legislature, where school children and guests of MLAs can watch the proceedings, there is also a peanut gallery. That is currently the home of provincial NDP leader Naheed (No Seat Nenshi). True to his party's subservience to the federal party led by Justin Trudeau’s greatest cheerleader Jagmeet Singh, Nenshi has done nothing constructive since being chosen

leader of the provincial wing of the party. He stayed true to form Dec. 5 during a press conference when he joked, “There is some good news. Danielle Smith got on Fox News. I think she fulfilled her life goal. “The only things they had to say on health care and education were, ‘Let’s make sure vulnerable kids are more vulnerable in schools and in the doctor’s office’,” said Nenshi. When asked when he would seek a seat in the Legislature, he declined to give a direct answer. It’s obvious he likes sitting in the peanut gallery. Meanwhile the NDP house leader Christina Gray said over the last five weeks of the session, the Province has not prioritized issues of education or health care and has failed to make Alberta more affordable. “Danielle Smith’s agenda this session was all about helping Danielle Smith,” Gray said. When asked, Gray said the NDP had tabled 26 amendments to the bills during the session, but all had been

defeated. Nenshi said the majority of the work MLAs do happens “outside of the dome” and they plan to continue their work on behalf of Albertans. “We are dispersing across the province now to continue to talk to Albertans about the real challenges they’re facing,” Nenshi said. Now I’m sure Nenshi and some of his socialist sycophants are hoping to win over lots of support in such locations as Marwayne, Bawlf, Oyen, or Bellis.

I really just can’t see that happening. However he might have some fun meeting with himself in the local coffee shop. Can Nenshi really think he’s going to have an impact in Fort McMurray after his group in the Legislature at his bidding voted against the UCP motion to invoke the Sovereignty Act opposing the Liberal move to cap oil and gas production. If this draconian measure were to move ahead

I can’t see those workers who have suddenly lost their jobs in Fort McMurray, or any other oil and gas producing jurisdiction in Alberta, would be racing to the polls to put an X next to Nenshi’s name. More like they would put the X right through it. As Alberta Government Whip Shane Getson stated, “No wonder Nenshi is Trudeau’s choice for Alberta. He does his work with not even a second thought of the drastic impact it

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Minor Hockey: eights points for Paterson, Gulbraa Kerry Anderson These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.) Irma U11 Female Aces (5-1-0) won a home game against Vermilion on Saturday 4-0. Abby Larson led the way with 2g 1a. Other scorers were; Tessa Owen, and Frankie Mackay. Hunter Holt picked up an assist, while Kenzie Petersen recorded the shutout. Irma U15 Female Aces (7-2-0) won two games over the weekend hosting Fort McMurray. On Friday Irma won 17-1, then on Saturday they won 10-1. Scoring over the weekend were; Emory. Holt (5g 2a), Sydney Paterson (4g 4a), Ella Gulbraa (4g 4a), Quinn Dance (1g 5a), Brynn Newton (3g 2a), Noah Soriao (1g 4a), Wren MacKay (3g 1a), Emory Holt (1g 2a), Cadence Hollar (3g 1a), Ella Bryne (1g 2a), Tatum Hollar (2a), Georgia Jackson (1a) and Hayden Kistner (1g). Ella Rehman stopped 31 shots for a .939 save percentage in goal for the two victories. Irma/Mannville (4-6-1) hit the road on Saturday defeating Mallaig 12-11 at Mannville. Mallaig led 7-1 late in the first period but I/M came back to tie the game 8-8 at the end of the second frame. Mallaig took an 11-9 lead in the final frame before I/M scored three late goals

and got the winner with only 2:13 remaining. Jeremiah Beer got a hat trick in a 7-point game. Nashtyn Pulyk scored four in a 6-point game, and Parker Anderson got a hat trick in a 5-point game. Other scorers were; Jayden Meeuws and Jacob Nafziger. Conall Rue, Abel Whitten and Ethan Verreth each recored two assists. Jace Christensen picked up the win in goal. Viking U13 Gas Kings (3-7-2) hosted St. Paul on Saturday and dropped a 7-1 contest. Gas Kings’ lone goal was in the second period when Peyton Bird connected unassisted. Irma U15 Aces (10-2-0) won a 5-4 game against Lac La Biche on Saturday at Mannville. Down 3-0 in the second period, Irma fought back to tie the game 4-4 midway through the third and then scored with 7:46 remaining for the victory. Kiefer McLaughlin and Laytyn Pulyk both had 2g 1a games. Hudson Clark also scored. Assists went to; Thomas Gilbert (3a), Emmit Fleming (2a), Emerson Gryschuk (2a), and Huxley Oracheski (1a). Hayden Smith got the win in goal. Mannville/Irma U18 (8-3-0) defeated Edson on the road on Saturday 9-2. Scoring were; Blake Fuder (2g 1a), Evan Allen (2g 1a), Cordell Prior (2g), Lincoln Baker (1g 1a), Jarrett Poliakiwski (1g 1a), Dominic Whidden (2a), Rylan Broadhead (1g), Madhav Bagga (1a), Trace Hinton (1a), and Owen Harder (1a). Carter Reynolds got the win in goal.

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Tree lighting one of many events in busy Viking on Friday Patricia Harcourt Editor

The solemn Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held in Troll Park following the parade in Viking on Friday, December 6. Pastor Chris Koch of the Golden Valley Lutheran Church performed the “Blessing of the Tree: with those in attendance holding candles and joining in

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Council to vote on interim operating budget Dec. 18 Patricia Harcourt After talks at Beaver County Council’s November 20 regular meeting when the Chief Administrative Officer Kayleena Spiess gave the CAO report on the budget overview, budget sessions were scheduled for November 27-29, and December 4-6. Reeve Kevin Smook announced that the December 5 and 6 meetings concerning the budget were cancelled. “Council was able to address all agenda items by the end of the Special Meeting on December 4, 2024, so no additional meetings are required,” he said. With decisions made and consensus reached, the matter will now go to the December 18 regular meeting for ratification. This doesn’t mean that changes aren’t possible into the spring when mill rates will be finalized prior to sending out tax notices. The budget overview under consideration shows a proposed tax levy increase of $392,828 based on the budget rising from $16,129,641 in 2024 to $16,522,369 in 2025. The county had four options to consider to deal with the rise in budget. Administration stated that the preferred option

was to increase the mill rate by 2%. Option 2 was to put a 1.5% mill rate increase plus take $90.000 from reserves. Option 3 was to raise the mill rate 1% and take $160,000 from reserves. Option 4 was to not increase the mill rate but reduce services as directed by council. These options do not include increases to Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC) and Provincial Policing which are calculated on top of the municipal portion, and to which the county does not have control. Ryan Arndt, General Manager of Corporate Services, told council Nov. 20 that costs are up and will not stop due to inflationary trends. “We budget for the worst case scenario so we are not at risk,” he said, noting that a budget shortfall indicates the need to increase taxes. He indicated there were major purchase increases in capital equipment like graders, utility and fuel costs, wages and salaries, plus an increase in the BESC requisition and a drop in interest rate revenue. “Half the tax bill is from Beaver County..The other half are requisitions that are not under our control,” he said. He said a 2% tax increase had been prepared

for 2025, noting that farmland “would remain status quo.” He said the 2% increase was “on top of the assessment increase.” Several motions were passed at the budget meetings regarding councilor initiatives. They Include: A motion by Cr. Pederson (Division 5) that Council budget $265,000 for the Kinsella Community Center roof repairs, to be funded from the Clean Harbors Grant. A motion by Cr. Smook that council budget $50,000 for the Tofield Golden Club expansion project, to be funded from the Clean Harbors Grant. And then a motion on increasing scholarships and awards was carried, including the following: ASB Farm Family Award - $1,000; ASB Scholarship - $2,000; Ag for Life Grant - $2,000; Stelmach Scholarship - $4,000; Youth Education - $4,000; Youth Outstanding Achievement grants - $5,000. The motion to approve an interim operating budget and the capital budget will be considered by Council on December 18. The mill rate bylaw will be presented and considered by Council in the Spring.

Funding request Beaver County increases grants to watershed organizations Patricia Harcourt

Patricia Harcourt Tofield 4-H Beef and Multi Club was granted $2,500 as operational funding to come out of Beaver County council’s Community Support Request program. “Tofield 4-H is requesting funds for help to cover the costs of providing rubber mats for the Club Show and the 4-H District Show,” stated the report to council November 20. The mats are used to cover the concrete in the Tofield Arena where the show is usually held. Ryan Arndt, general manager of corporate services, blamed “insufficient postage” for the request letter not making the application deadline. “This application was mailed before the deadline in September; however, it was returned to the applicant by the post office after the deadline had passed due to insufficient postage,” stated Arndt. “The applicant did not have time to resubmit before the grant applications were considered by council.” “How is it possible to have insufficient funds between Tofield and Ryley,” asked Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2), before making the motion that was passed to provide the requested funding.

After discussions noting the importance of keeping watersheds protected for the future, Beaver County Council agreed to increase its grants to two organizations that perform that function. The previous amount of $.050 per capita was increased at council’s November 20 regular meeting to $0.60 per capita starting in 2025. The funds will be shared based on per capita population between the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (80 per cent) and the Battle River Watershed Alliance (20 per cent). This means a total of $2,816.64 for the NSWA based on the 2021 census population of 5,868; and $704.16 to the BRWA based on 2021 census figures. The request for an increase was given for several reasons including the fact there had been no increase in the amount since 2006, while inflation has increased “dramatically.” And in-kind support increased from $34,500 in 2006 to over $500,000 for the past eight years, an indication “It costs significantly more to operate the alliances.” Members of county council sit on both boards of these organizations. In his presentation to council, Ryan Arndt, general

manager of corporate services, noted that: “It costs significantly more to run these organizations,” than when they were originally formed. Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) spoke of how conditions upstream to the county can cause flooding in Beaver County, even though the area is not located within its boundaries. Bruce sits on a watershed board and gave the example to emphasize the importance of the organizations and how the watersheds can affect the local area. “It should be treated as a whole and not just (what lies) within the county,” he said, concerning the waterways that run through Beaver County. Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) asked how the watershed groups facilitate Beaver County, saying “I don’t see it.” Agriculture field man Jonathan Culbert gave the example of how the county can access a large amount of information regarding the watersheds based on being a member of each organizations. And councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) pointed out that the Town of Viking’s new non potable water service project was given help from BRWA as the project’s water source of Iron Creek is a tributary of the Battle River. With that, a motion by Bruce to raise the grant funding as per administration’s recommendation was passed.

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Beaver County Council is considering the lease of the following municipal reserve lots: Plan 762 0125, Block 1, Lot R5 in SE 26-50-20-W4 (Willow Lake Estates) (28.34 acres) Plan 762 1641, Block 1, Lot R1 in SE 9-50-20-W4(15.37 acres) Plan 1670 TR, TR Lot R1 in SE 16-50-20-W4 16 50 20 W4 (13.35 (13 35 acres) Plan 752 0263, Lot R3 in SE 31-51-19-W4(13.08 acres) Plan 1972 TR, Lot R2 in NW 26-51-20-W4 Further information can be obtained at the Beaver County Office Off f ice (5120 – 50 Street, Ryley) or on the County’s website at ww www.beaver.ab.ca. w ww.beaver.ab.ca.

IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE Due to the Canada Post strike, we are unable to send out tax statements. If you're unsure whether you owe taxes, please call our off f ice at 780-663-3730 for assistance. office Reminder: The next penalty on outstanding taxes will be applied on January 16, 2025. Thank you for your understanding!

Beaver County will be holding a public hearing to give residents an opportunity to provide input on the proposed leases. Details of the public hearing are as follows: Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Time: 1:00 P.M. Location: Beaver County Council Chambers, 5120 - 50 Street, Ryley Contact: Margaret Jones at 780-663-3730 ext. 1016 or mjones@beaver.ab.ca mjones@ @beaver.ab.ca If you wish to provide feedback at, or prior to, the public hearing, you may register to speak in person or submit written comments no later than 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024. To register, contact Meagan Walsh, Executive Assistant, at mwalsh@beaver.ab.ca mwalsh@ @beaver.ab.ca or 780-663-3730 ext 1023. Written comments may be delivered in person to the Beaver County Off f ice at 5120 – 50th Street, Ryley, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and Office 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, or by e-mail to mwalsh@ mwalsh@beaver.ab.ca. @beaver.ab.ca. Note that written submissions will not be accepted during the public hearing and that any information you provide may be made public subject subj b ect to the provisions of the Fr F eedom Freedom of Information Info f rmation and Protection of Privacy Priva v cy c Act.

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IMPORTANT IMPORTA T NT DATES DAT A ES December 18 9:30 AM - 12 PM - Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting 1 - 4:30 PM - Regular Council Meeting December 25 - 27, and January 1 Office Off f ice Closed for Christmas, and New Years Day

WHATS WHAT A S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY T Book Club Location: Ross Creek Community Hall, 531041 Rge Rd 19 Rural book club that meets the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings run from 7PM - 8PM, all ages welcome! Tofield AA A - Thursdays, 8 - 9 PM Basement of Bardo Lutheran Church, 4737 57 Ave, Tofield. Viking AA A - Wednesdays, 8 PM, Zoom option also available. Golden Valley Lutheran Church, 5327 56 Ave, Viking. https://area78aa.org/meetings/147-3 https:// / area78aa.org/meetings/1 / 47-3 Submit i yo y your ur eve event/s, v nt/ t/s, meetin meetings i gs g and/ and/or d/or gath gatherings t eri rings g to t the events eve v nts t calendar c le ca l nda d r on the w we b it bs ite! Just Jus u t head to t the website, w bs we b it ite, under unde d r the Explore Explo Ex l re r menu click click on Co cl C unty t Region Reg e io i n website! County E Ev vents t Ca C l nda le d r. r We W have v partnered part r nere r d wi w ith Go Ea E ast to t share r lo llocal c l eve ca v nts t on our Events Calendar. with East events w we b it bs ite! website!

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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS - OCTOBER & NOVEMBER Highlights were a little late over the last couple of months, and for that we apologize! However, please find them now w on our website under County News!

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BUDGET SEASON IS HERE... HERE 2025 Proposed Budget is now available for f r review! This budget fo outlines plans to support community t priorities, enhance services, and maintain infrastructure while balancing fiscal responsibility. responsibility t . Council will be e voting on the proposed budget att the next Council meeting.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 15, 1 PM HOLD HOLDEN COMMUNITY HALL 4919 - 49 Ave. HOLDEN, AB

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Little movement as Canada Post strike enters week 4 Leslie Cholowsky With the Postal strike now entering a fourth week, and millions of potential revenue over the busiest time of the year lost to the company, Canada Post reports that it has received the latest offers from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and is reviewing them. Canada Post says their initial review of the latest CUPW offering finds the company,

Avoid driving high Patricia Harcourt The stigma surrounding drinking and driving is a reality even though there are still too many people, especially during the holiday season, who end up behind the wheel of a car after having “a few drinks.” However, the concern is now growing about driving while high ever since cannabis was legalized for recreational use in Canada. This is what the National Safe Driving Week is focusing on this year with the theme: “Head in the Clouds? Don’t drive high.” “The misconception that cannabis impairs driving less than alcohol can lead to dangerous and even fatal consequences on the road,” is the warning going out from the Canada Safety Council campaign, and backed by the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada. They are highlighting the risks that come with driving under the influence of cannabis. “Driving under the influence of cannabis is a serious risk to road safety,” says Gareth Jones, president and CEO of the Canada Safety Council. “It impairs your ability to react and make sound decisions, and the consequences can be devastating. “Impairment, whether from alcohol or drugs, has no place behind the wheel.” Statistics reveal that “cannabis impaired driving remains a leading contributor to road accidents,” according to a report from Public Safety Canada. In fact, last year it was determined that 23.3 per cent of cannabis users nationwide admitted to driving within two hours of consuming cannabis. Between 2018 and 2020, half of the almost 5,000 injured drivers in 15 trauma centres had at least one impairing substance in their system (Trauma Injury Research Foundation). Cannabis (THC) was detected in almost 20 per cent of drivers involved in those traumatic injuries. Cannabis affects motor skills, reaction time and decision making, all of which are crucial to safe driving. It can also impair cognitive functioning necessary for driving coordination and perception. The psychoactive compound THC in cannabis alters how the brain processes information, affecting the ability to focus, make quick decisions and react to changes on the road. But the most dangerous issue is that it reduces reaction times, so the driver doesn’t respond to sudden hazards such as. a car braking suddenly or a pedestrian stepping out on the road. And in situations requiring split second decisions, this can make avoiding a collision or adjusting to rapidly changing traffic conditions much less likely. Cannabis impairs motor coordination which can cause a driver to swerve or lose control of the vehicle. “One of the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis is that users often do not realize how impaired they are,” states the report, which is different from someone intoxicated by alcohol. “Studies have shown that even small amounts of cannabis can significantly impact driving performance,” affecting memory, attention and the ability to multitask.

“extremely disappointed that their intent appears to be to widen the gap in negotiations, rather than close it. “We are conducting a full review of the offers for the Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units and will share more information as soon as possible. “However, we don’t want to provide false hope to impacted employees, small businesses, charities, and northern communities that were hoping for a speedy resolution. “In the last few weeks, Canada Post has made several important moves to close the gap and reach negotiated agreements, but the union has reverted to their previous positions or increased their demands.” Canada Post says that while the specifics of its offer must remain confidential, that the focus has been: “Changes to our mail-based delivery model that would allow for affordable and reliable weekend delivery and other improvements. “Maintaining our largely full-time delivery workforce while creating weekend part-time positions – providing benefits, guaranteed hours and opportunities for temporary employees. “Focused on providing good jobs for our people, building on what they already have: Wage increases above our previous offers.

Approximately 70 per cent of current employees are at the maximum current salary range, making more than $30 per hour, plus overtime and cost-of-living allowance payments. “Providing good pensions for retirement. “Maintaining up to seven weeks of vacation and 13 personal days. “Maintaining stringent job security provisions.” CUPW says the Urban and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers Negotiations Committees met Monday, Dec. 9 with Canada Post to present revised proposals in response to the Corporation’s latest proposals. The Union finalized a counter proposal and response to Canada Posts “comprehensive framework,” last week, delivering new proposals to the special mediator on Wednesday, Dec. 4. On Dec. 6, CUPW received Canada Post’s response to its counter proposals, and reviewed those prior to presenting the revised proposals Monday. The Union said last Thursday, Dec. 5 that it is committed to delivering pension and social assistance cheques, saying, “We do not want pensioners and people who rely on government assistance to suffer during the current work disruption. The most vulnerable members of our society should not be caught in the crosshairs of our contract dispute with Canada Post.”

MLA Lovely receives medal from Premier Smith

Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely stated in a recent press release: “I am humbled and honoured to be presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal from Premier Danielle Smith. This metal is given in recognition of serving the people of Canada. It is a privilege for me to serve and represent the residents of the Camrose Constituency.” In the presentation photo, Premier Smith (right) presents the MLA with her medal.

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ECSHL hockey update: Aces lose to Flyers Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter

The Hughenden Jets started the weekend in Wainwright on Friday, Dec. 6, where they played to a 10-3 loss. On Saturday night the Provost Combines headed to Sedgewick to take on the Sabres, playing to a 3-2 win for Sedgewick. Also on Saturday, the Forestburg Flyers played host to the Irma Aces, coming away with a 6-3 win over the visitors. Irma got on the scoreboard first with a goal from Tristan Hofer, assisted by Carter Lawson, before Drew Bish scored for the Flyers, from Brock Sheets, to tie it up 1-1. Ben Roth put the Flyers ahead, assisted by Braydan Davis and Riley Park, on a powerplay goal. Not even two minutes later, Roth scored again, this time from Bish, to make it 3-1. Irma’s Taylor Schubada scored half a

minute later, with 11 seconds left on the clock, from Denver Prior and Zach Mackay to make it 3-2. The Flyers widened the lead to 4-2 with a second goal from Bish, from Davis and Roth, then scored on a powerplay where Carson Weins put one in the net from Park and Bish, to make it 5-2 Forestburg heading into the final period. Irma’s Tyler Ganie scored in the third from Schubada and Mackay to take it to 5-3, but the Flyers’ Braydan Davis scored late in the period, from Roth and Bish, for a 6-3 final. Bish had a five-point night, with Roth close behind with two goals and two assists. For Irma, Schubada and Mackay ended the night with two points each. Brendan Davis got the win in goal for the Flyers; shots were 37-27 for Irma. Wyatt Copeland took the loss in goal for the Aces. Wednesday, Dec. 11

IRMA NEWS

IRMA NEWS By Marjorie Lawson

Mark Younker spent time in Wainwright Hospital and we wish him a speedy recovery. Irma family and friends send best wishes to Pete and Norma Belton of Edmonton on the occasion of their 65th wedding anniver-

sary. The elementary school concert will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18 with the band concert on Thursday, December 19 at 7 p.m. Dan and Wendy Larson took in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The second Light Parade is set for 7 p.m. on December 18. Mid-week temperatures will be cold but the weekend looks good for the annual Santa Day. Come out and enjoy all the activities!

will see Irma return to Flagstaff County, this time to take on the Sabres in Sedgewick with an 8:30 start. In weekend play, the Aces will host the third-place Provost Combines on Saturday, game time 7:30 in Irma. After this weekend, the Eagles and the Sabres are tied for first place with 12 points each, with Provost up by a game and in third place with 11 points. Stettler and Hughenden are tied for fourth place with eight points each, while Irma, Wainwright, and Delburne are in a threeway tie for sixth, with six points each. Forestburg is up to four oints, and Coronation sits at one.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations are now being accepted for the Board of Directors of Vision Credit Union Ltd. What does a Vision Credit Union Board Director do? 1. Represent the interest and concerns of the Vision Credit Union membership 2. Participate in policy and strategic planning 3. Monitor policy adherence 4. Work in co-operation with Vision CU executive management 5. Attend Board meetings nine times per year (or additionally as required) Don’t have a business degree or work experience in the financial industry? We do not have an exact resume for the ideal Director. We aim to develop a Board that represents a wide range of skills, experience and interests. However, Board candidates must meet the following criteria: •Be bondable •Have a positive credit rating •Must be considered an active credit union member exemplified through monthly transaction account •Must not be employed by a competing financial institution •Must not be in violation of any Vision Credit Union policies or bylaws •Be a Canadian citizen or a person who has been lawfully admitted into Canada for permanent residence •Must not be a relative of a Director, or the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the Credit Union. An immediate relative for this purpose means a spouse (including common law spouse), child (including adopted child), parent, sibling, grandparent, or the spouse of any of the foregoing •Submit an application for nomination (supported by five members) •Provide an updated resume

The interests of the members of Vision Credit Union are overseen by the members’ elected representatives on the Board of Directors. The active participation of these Directors has been a major asset to your credit union. Nominations for a position representing the following areas with three-year terms are now being accepted. Camrose/Daysland/Killam/ Sedgewick/vNow - one position Wainwright/Irma/Hardisty/Hughenden/ Edgerton/Consort - one position Nomination forms are now available at Vision Credit Union branch ofﬁces. The deadline for nominations is January 3, 2025.

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Holden holds Winter Wonderland Village of Irma float in Viking

Colton Pyzik, 3, and Izzy Hill, 9, decorate Christmas cookies. KARI JANZEN PHOTO

The Village of Irma with its brightly coloured float joined in the fun of the Parade of Lights in Viking on Friday night. PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTO

Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

This year Viking Beaver Family and Community Support Services (VBFCSS) partnered with the Holden Ag Society and Holden Rural Academy (HRA) to host a Winter Wonderland Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7, which included a festival of trees, a local craft sale, a taco bar fundraiser, free refreshments and goodies baked by foods students at HRA, free public skating, kids crafts, and a Christmas tree silent auction. “It’s a good opportunity for our community to get together,” said VBFCSS Director Dawn Chrystian. Last year a similar event was hosted by FCSS at the Holden Community Hall, and with the introduction of the Holden Ag Society as partners, they used the rec room in the Holden Complex for the event this year. “There is a little bit more space here, and we wanted to expand to a market too. We've added the auction, market, the free cookies, and the dinner,” Chrystian said. The wooden trees for the auction were made sizes and colours, and there were also gnome decorations that were created by local crafter Shannon Harte, who is also the VBFCSS Holden Community Support Programmer. Over a dozen businesses, groups, and individuals decorated trees that were voted on by those who attended the celebration and the winner received bragging rights and Holden Green Bucks. “I'm so grateful to all the people who came and helped, like the Edmonton Female Hockey Alliance. Those ladies helped me so much, and they aren’t even from here. I'm really happy with the local craft people that came, and it was just a really good event,” Harte said.

Viking Beaver FCSS partnered with the Holden Ag Society and HRA to host a Winter Wonderland Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7, which included a festival of trees, a local craft sale, a taco bar fundraiser, free refreshments and goodies baked by foods students at HRA, free public skating, kids crafts, and a Christmas tree silent auction.

We’re again raising money for the Food Bank and Christmas Hamper program!

Cash or Cheque Ch Che only. Stop by Review St b The Th Weekly W The Weekly Review; Eric & Ally Anderson; in Viking or mail donation Kerry, Michelle, Brennan, to: Box 240, Viking, AB Garrett Anderson; Patricia Harcourt; Dustin & Alie Moroz;Kirk & Laurie Maxwell; T0B 4N0. Cheque payable to Morris & Paulette Erickson; Gerard & Dolly Wadley; ‘Viking Christmas Cheer’

Joan Stewart; Alex & Jean; Ellen & Ed Lefsrud; Frances Gotobed; Dean & Dianne Fornal; REMINDER: IF YOU Karen Coulombe; Lydia Hanson; Ron & Joyce Naslund; MAILED A CHEQUE, Add your name with Steve LeBlanc; Ruth Romanyshyn; Maurice Furmanek; a Minimum $5 cash Elida Langner; Ron & Doreen Mizera; Roger & Cindy Hurum; THERE MAY BE A DELAY IN APPEARING ON THE TREE Kim Beaumont & Family; Dylan, Talis, Arinna, & or food donation DUE TO CANADA POST Robert Hardy; Freda Otto; Peter & Pam Mykityshyn; Ingrid These-Hanson; Emma Maxwell; Paul & Marilyn Dinisyk; STRIKE Doug & Cheryl Lefsrud; Dale Madu; Martha, Marvin, & Tyler Long; Audrey Jober; Dudley Lund; Norman Lefsrud; Joan & Connie Fountain; Norma Bauer; Lilian Hill; Karen & Glen Hill & Family; Ellen Loveseth; Gennie & Bob Wesley; Sonya Maxwell; Curtis Wilkie; Ken & Linda Whitten; Golden Valley Lutheran Church; Rose Mae Kjelland; Viking Funeral Home; Ken & Sharon Pobuda; Joe & Andrea Lansing; Lloyd & Phyllis Pyzik; Carl & Bev Baumgartner; David & Patricia Oracheski; Robert & Merle Taylor; Ron & Kathy Miskew; Brent & Trudy Arnett; John & Karen Cumming; Merle & Shirley McMullen; Colin & Ev McLaren & Family; Ken & Judy Andreson & Family; Colin & Evelyn Lang; Sylvia & Don Hoﬀman; Bill & Dani Sheets; Gerald & Carol Kalynchuk; Due to icy weather preventing a staﬀ member from coming to work Monday, some names didn’t make the tree this week. They’ll be added and displayed in the Dec .18 & 23 editions.

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Bless a Grandparent Make the holidays special for Tofield seniors' homes by providing a gift this season! Every $15 donation provides two senior gifts. These snowman wrapped gifts each include a Mary Kay Mint Bliss foot lotion, socks, and a holiday card. Etransfer rsmarten@telus.net Call Rick or Sonya at 780-240-4605 for more information.

The Basterash Families would like to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone for their support after Mom’s passing. The cards, food, phone calls, and memorial donations are all greatly appreciated. Special thank you to the staff at the Long Term Care who took wonderful care of Mom. Also to the staff on the Acute side. She Loved You All!

Family Movie Night at the Viking Seniors Centre December 13 at 7 p.m. Suitable for Young Children Christmas Treats for Children Coffee, Tea for Parents Free Admission Everyone Welcome!

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ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE INSERTION unless customer has an account in good standing. All advertising subject to the approval of the Publisher. THE COMMUNITY PRESS 780-385-6693 production.cp@gmail.com WEEKLY REVIEW 780-336-3422 vikingreview@gmail.com TOFIELD MERCURY 780-662-4046 adsmercury@gmail.com LAMONT LEADER 780-895-2780 lmtleader@gmail.com

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We would also like to thank the following people: Doctors Hanton, Rami, and Stanislav who took care of Mom over the years. Katherine and Dan at Budding Ideas for all the flowers you put together for us. They were all so beautiful. To Joe and Les at Fee and Sons for your caring and compassion, there were many phonecalls back and forth. Carol Arntzen and the Catholic Church for a most delicious lunch that you prepared. On behalf of the Basterash Families, in lieu of Thank You cards, a Memorial Donation will be given to the Killam Cemetery Fund. Gerald, Jack, Denis, Ginette, Garret, Elaine, Dan, and Families COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS LUTEFISK SUPPER Golden Valley Lutheran Church Friday, Jan 10th , 2025, at 6:30pm Tickets are $35.00 each ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY Contact Muriel at 336-2444

FIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR 2024 AUCTION PROGRAM: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Antiques, Militaria, Collections, Estates, Single Items. For Auction, or Possible Purchase: Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609, Email Us at sales@switzersauction.com or Visit Us @ www.switzersauction.com for Auction Dates & Details. Celebrate the New Year at the Alliance Community Hall. Dec 31 . Fun, Food and Favors for the 3whole family. $40 each, $75 couple, $100 family (one household) Music by The River Jacks, Call 780 385-1483 or 780 879 2158 for tickets. 49p FOR RENT FOR RENT Large, non-smoking 2 Bedroom Apartment in Killam. Call Chuck 780-263-7290 2 Bedroom House For Rent Near Hardisty. Small older home 2 kms out of town. Includes fridge, stove, microwave, washer & dryer. Recent reno’s. Very reasonable rate for the right person or couple. Call or text (780) 699-3449 for details

Old Fashioned Christmas at Pleasington Historical Church Sunday, December 22 at 2 p.m. Carol Singing, Impromptu Program, and Sharing of Christmas Goodies. Everyone Welcome!

HARDISTY: 2 BR furnished house for rent available now. $1200 plus electricity. Call or text 780-717-6783

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Portable, maintenance-free 12’x12’ deck with attached ramp and two steps. (Buyers responsibility to move must be gone by the spring). Call Brian at 780-678-0053 Tame Round Bales for Sale. Camrose Area. Call 780-678-7094 50p

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INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008 BUILT WITH CONCRETE POSTS. Barns, Shops, Riding Arenas, Machine Sheds and more, sales@integritybuilt.com 1-866-9747678 www.integritybuilt.com.

PRIVATE MORTGAGE LENDER. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1866-405-1228; www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca.

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Roy's Handyman Services. Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Call 780-232-3097

ABFeed Grain: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888-483-8789. HELP WANTED WANTED HELP Part time support/ respite worker for adult male in wheelchair. Home is in the Round Hill area. Valid drivers license, will train, wages to be discussed. Send resume to: broblin.br@gmail.com or text 604793-3756.

Drywall Taping/Ceiling Texturing 40 years experience on the job, from commercial buildings to new homes to home renovations. No job too small. Experienced Killam drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job, big or small. Don't want to do it yourself? Give me a call! Flagstaff Taping & Texturing Murray Cholowsky Call or text at 780-385-1251

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Viking Health Auxiliary Christmas Market a great success

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Vialta Lodge in Viking is currently hiring for a 2nd Cook

Approximately 13 shifts a month. Opportunity for more hours in other areas if interested. RCMP Security Clearance Check required upon hire. Apply with resume to: Wanda Lefsrud, Manager, Vialta Lodge vialta@telusplanet.net or call 780-336-3353

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Killam ✦JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE Big Town Dealership, CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM The market last Thursday put on by the Viking Health Care Auxiliary was a bustling affair at the Viking Community Hall. Above: Jeanne Congdon (left) and Marilyn Dinisyk man the “Tree of Lights” table at the Viking Health Auxiliary’s Christmas Market. Patricia Harcourt Editor

The Viking Health Centre Auxiliary celebrated its 30th year for their “Tree of Lights” fundraiser. Auxiliary members Jeanne Congdon and Marilyn Dinisyk were busy at the “Tree of Lights” table during the Auxiliary’s Annual Christmas Market. The Auxiliary has purchased many items for the hospital with this and other fundraisers, and perform a valuable service to the community. This year there were 30 vendor tables filling the Viking Community Hall with a wide variety of cre-

C IN COLLECTIO COI CT ONS CASH H FOR COIN COLLECTIONS & ACCUM MULA ATTIONS IONS OF COIN COINS! ROYA YAL CANADIAN MIINT COINS, OINS, OLD COINS, OLD PAPER MONEY, SILLVVER COINS, COINS GOLD COINS COINS, RARE COINS ETC Also buying all Silver, Gold, Nuggets, Scrap, Coins, Old Jewelry, Bulllion, Ingots, g Sterling Silver, Old Qualiity Waatchees working or not, Rolex, Omega ++

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ative items for the eager shopper. Hungry patrons were able to avail themselves of the all-day pulled pork sandwich luncheon. The hall was filled with the sounds of people greeting one another and sharing moments as they perused the wide variety of offerings from the vendors. The Auxiliary states it is very appreciative of the support received by the community, stated its President Kathy Miskew. Stay tuned for more health care items that the group will be purchasing for the use of patients and staff at the Viking Health Centre.

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Automotive Mechanic! Are you tired of your current environment and looking for a change? Do you want to work in a tight-knit rural community for an honest, prosperous Company? If you possess leadership qualities, are full of energy, very well organized, a highly motivated individual, represent excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and love helping customers and thrive on solving mechanical problems, WE NEED TO TALK! We oﬀer a clean, fun, safe, and warm environment to work in. Competitive pay plan. Beneﬁts package.

Apply by resume Attention Wes, in person at Campbell McLennan Chrysler in Killam or by fax 780-385-3803 or email wcampbell@cmchrysler.ca or Gerry Keyzer Service Manager at service@cmchrysler.ca

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U13 Gas Kings see excellent defensive play in recent games Jeff Bird The Skully’s Oilfield u13 Gas Kings took to the road for a two-game overnighter to wrap up their November schedule. Saturday’s game started off with a showdown versus Westlock. The home team jumped out to the 1-0 lead before Kaelen Hakes responded to things midway through the first with his 11th of the season. Westlock would add a couple more goals by the middle of the second period to make it 3-1. The Gaskings would continue to battle when Peyton Bird exploded for 2 goals in 34 seconds, the first being assisted by Liam Doucette. Westlock would add a late goal at the end of the second to jump ahead to 4-3. The third period was a tight battle until the kids ran out of gas in the last six minutes before Westlock scored 4 more to end the game. Final score 8-3. The team then hit the hotel for an overnight stay. Lots of fun with a pizza party and a highly intense game of mini sticks before the curfew kicked in. Sunday morning was a frigid one to start the day, with the booster cables getting a good workout for some of us! The kids on the other hand did not need a boost as they jumped out to the 1-0 lead,

five minutes in, on a goal by Peyton Bird, assisted by Kaelen Hakes. Barrhead would tie things up midway through the first, but the Kings came right back with another one to retake the lead, with Tyson Crocker getting on the board, with the assist from Peyton Bird. Despite a great effort the Gas Kings couldn’t hold on to the lead, and eventually would lose this one 4-2. A shout out should be given to the defensive group for their great work on the weekend. Emily Amundson, Jayden Bird, Trinity Morken, Tyson Crocker, Avery Erickson and, of course, Taylen “the flower” Place protecting the cage. The kids returned to Viking for a threegame home stand. Taking on St. Paul Saturday night, hey came out a bit sluggish and spotted the Canadiens 4 goals in the first period. After a rousing intermission speech from Coach Sullivan the Kings got on the board just 26 seconds into the second period with Easton Morken stuffing one behind the St. Paul goaltender. However that would be all the Kings could muster up and would eventually go on to lose 7-1. Due to the snowy Sunday conditions the double header versus Boyle was cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

Despite the cancelled games, Peyton Bird remained in 15th place in league scoring with 14 g 3a. Kaelen Hakes sits just back in 18th with 11g 5a. The team sits in a tie with the CNN Spurs for 3rd place in the division.

The Skully’s Oilfield u13 Gas Kings’ next two games will be on the road this weekend with Boyle and CNN. They return home to face St. Paul December 21 at 5 p.m. for a Saturday night showdown.

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As the Canada Post Strike enters week 3, there’s never been a better time to consider advertising in our

Christmas Greetings Section Let us replace your company’s Christmas Cards this year!

You could win $2,000 in FREE ADVERTISING next year just by participating

With Christmas coming, and the postal strike well into its third week along with a massive backlog when it does end, there’s an opportunity to connect with your neighbours, customers, and friends more efficiently this year. Our annual Christmas Greetings Section will be delivered to every community in the days leading up to Christmas, as well as free online, ensuring everyone will see your message. The Christmas Greetings section reads like a giant community Christmas card. Over 80 businesses in the region participate every year with festive greetings big and small, acting as a holiday message to local residents. Mixed with local letters from Santa, lyrics to beloved Christmas songs, and heartwarming Christmas stories, it’s the perfect vehicle to reach your local customers to let them know how much you value them!

Every business that advertises with one of Caribou Publishing’s 4 Christmas Greetings sections this year (The Community Press, Tofield Mercury, Weekly Review, Lamont Leader) will be entered into a draw for a chance to win $2,000 in FREE advertising next year. Redeemable with any paper or issues of your choice. Draw will be made in January 2025.

Starting between $42 for a business card size and $630 for a full page, with dozens of options in between, this is a great opportunity to take your Christmas card budget and distribute a holiday message with your LOCAL media. Quick hit of popular ad sizes: 2 col x 2” Ad - $42 2 col x 4” Ad - $84 2 col x 5” Ad - $105 Eighth Page - $126 Quarter Page - $210 Front Page Banner (only 1 available) - $300 Half Page - $375 3/4 Page - $515 Full Page - $630 Colour extra

NEW THIS YEAR: Personal Greetings Only $50-80 with $10 from each ad being donated directly to the Food Bank hamper program Don’t own a business? No problem, we know individuals and families have been impacted greatly by the Canada Post strike, too. If there’s interest, we will offer personal and family greeting ads as well in our Christmas Greetings Section this year. These will be similar to “Scrapbook Ads” that we sell in the regular paper. You can request a specific graphic or submit a picture along with a brief holiday greeting. Email, Call, Come in, or pre-pay using PayPal on our website (please follow up with an email confirming ad details). For every Personal Greeting sold, we will donate $10 to the ‘Fill the Tree’ campaign which benefits the Food Bank hamper program. Your name(s) will be added to the tree as well.

We want your child‘s Santa letters We all know Santa goes through his lists right up until Christmas Eve. Although Canada Post says it will do its best to deliver letters to the North Pole on time, just to be safe, you can send them our way as well. Our Christmas Greetings Section has published hundreds of letters to Santa over the years that are submitted to us by local school teachers. If you would like to send us your child’s letter to Santa, just email us vikingweeklyreview@gmail.com with the subject line “Letter to Santa.” Please double check that it does not contain last names or other sensitive details. Santa knows, but everyone else doesn’t have to. We will try our best to publish all the letters we receive, if not in the paper then online. And most importantly, we will forward them all to Santa Claus so that he sees them in time.

Alternatives are working Like millions of others, our business was affected by the Canada Post strike. The vast majority of our readers are used to picking up their paper at their local post office box. Although it took a little while and was hampered by weather, we’ve noticed a gradual uptick in the number of people going to alternate pick-up locations to grab their paper. Sales at regular stores have remained steady and increased in some markets. Additionally, we have made online editions totally free during the strikes and have noticed a large increase in readership online as a result. If for some reason this devastating strike continues into Christmas, we are confident that we can continue to deliver solid readership to those who choose to advertise in our publication.

Over 110 years of proudly serving the area Main Street Viking Email: vikingreview@gmail.com