December 20 Weekly Review

Volume 46, Issue 51 | Wednesday, December 20, 2023 | $1

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Viking School performs rousing Christmas Concert

Youngsters from Kindergarten to Grade 6 put on their Annual Christmas Concert for an afternoon and evening performance on Thursday, Dec. 14. The show included songs, bell performances, and “Shimmering Star Search Play” by the Grade 6 class. Everyone then came together for a finale of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” to top off the concert.

PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS

Viking community light up contest winners decided Pictured Left: Viking Mayor Jamie Buttner presented the first place plaque for the Christmas Light-Up Contest to Dorothy Koch who was receiving on behalf of the Koch family.

The Page family won second place and the Leidl family was awarded third.

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IRMA NEWS

By Marjorie Lawson

Arnold Enger of Edmonton passed away on December 5 at the age of 83. After growing up in the Irma area, he became a distinguished educator and sports coach. Among many accolades, he received the Diamond Award from Football Canada in 2021 for over 60 years of excellence in contribution to the sport of football. He is predeceased by his wife Donna and survived by son Tim and daughter Shannon and four grandchildren.

We were also saddened to hear of the passing of Reverend Ron Hobden at the age of 83.

Mr. Hobden and his wife Elaine lived in Irma for several years while ministering at local Lutheran parishes. Our sympathy to his family.

Get well wishes go out to Carol Younker as she has spent time in hospital.

Keith Firkus is now making his home at Vialta Lodge in Viking.

Wyatt and Shea-Lynn Jones welcomed their

firstborn on December 13. Wesley Shawn is a grandson for Shawn and Bobbi-Jo Jones and a great-grandson for Rob and Lynda Jones.

Congratulations to all.

Best wishes to Kianna Firkus and Cody Naslund who will be married on December 31.

Irma family and friends were delighted to hear that Scott Ratzlaff had been selected to play goal for Canada’s world Junior team. He will be compet-

May you enjoy all the wonder and fun that is Christmas time.

We can’t thank you enough for your support and friendship!

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Thank you to the many individuals and businesses that decorated for the holidays. The lights help brighten the long winter nights.

Remember to come out for the first Irma Light Parade on Wednesday. There will also be hot chocolate and public skating. Our mild winter conditions look set to continue throughout the holiday season.

I wish to extend Christmas greetings to all. May you have a season of peace and joy.

Merry Christmas & Best wishes to you in 2024!

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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year. ~ From the Mayor, Councillors, Staff, and Residents of the Town of Viking

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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Viking hosts Community Christmas Luncheon at Carena

A festive turkey luncheon was hosted by the Town of Viking at the Carena lobby on Friday, Dec. 15 with Town CAO Doug Lefsrud providing greetings. Everyone attending enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings prepared and served by the Carena Kitchen staff under Tim Goodison. Entertainment was provided by the Will Ryan Music School. Outside, the RCMP, Viking/Beaver FCSS and Food Bank held a “Stuff the Cruiser” event from 11 a.m. to noon. People were able to donate canned goods, new gift items or financial contributions to support the local Christmas hamper campaign.

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Warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday season and all good things for the coming year.

A Very Merry Christmas to you, and a Happy New Year!

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MINOR HOCKEY REPORT

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Five point game for Bird and Lampitt 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 (0-6-2) skated to a 2-2 tie at home with Vermilion on Saturday at Irma Arena. Irma’s Hailey Allen scored the tying goal 6:29 into the third frame. Abby Larson scored the other Irma goal (1g 1a). Kenzie Petersen-G got the win in goal.

Irma U13 Female Aces (7-3-0) dropped a 9-3 game against visiting St. Paul on Saturday. Runa Erickson (2g 1a) and Cadence Hollar (1g 2a) both led the way.

Eldlynn Newton picked up two assists.

Irma U15 Female Aces (3-4-3) Charlie Broadhead (5g 3a) leads the team in scoring so far this season with eight points in eight games.

Irma U11 Aces (8-4-0) dropped a 6-4 game at Lloydminster on Saturday. Aces tied the game up 13:56 into the third period but two late goals by Lloyd secured the win. Jeremiah Beer got a hat trick (3g 1a) and Logan Leskow also

connected. On Sunday at home, Aces beat Mallaig 10-6 let by Jeremiah’s five goal game (5g 1a). Other scorers were; Macoy Tomlinson (2g 1a), Anson Banks (1g 1a), Rhett Pfisterer (1g 1a), Calder Oracheski (1g), Logan Leskow (1a), Ryder Clark (1a), and Ethan Verreth (1a).

Rylan Hryhirchuk and Ryder Clark shared the win in goal.

Viking U11 Gas Kings (6-4-1) beat Vegreville 10-4 on Saturday at the Carena. The game was tied 4-4 going into the final frame before the home team exploded for six straight. Peyton Bird and Matthew Lampitt both had five point games (3g 2a). Other scorers were; Kaelen Hakes (1g 1a), Stetson Shepley (2a), Taylor Docksteader (1g), Tyson Crocker (1g), and Easton Morken (1g). Taylen Place got the win in

goal.

Irma U13 Aces (11-4-1) won a 7-5 game in Marwayne on Dec. 6.

The teams were tied five different times in the game until Aces connected twice in the third for the win. Gauge Petersen got a hat trick (3g 1a). Other scorers were; Kohlten Anquist (1g 2a), Parker Leskow (1g 1a), Trey Gulbraa (1g), Keetley Gulbraa (1g), and Levi Larson (1a). Conall Rue got the win in goal. On Sunday at home, Irma beat Hughenden 7-4 with Kohlten Anquist having a five point game (1g 4a). Other scorers were; Parker Leskow (2g 2a), Trey Gulbraa (2g 2a), Gauge Petersen (2g), Keetley Gulbraa (2a), Knox Smith (1a), and Matthias Beer (1a).

Hayden Smith got the win in goal.

Irma U15 Aces (4-7-3) hit the road on Friday, tying Lloydminster 5-5.

Up 4-0 in the middle period and 5-2 early in the third, the home team fought back for the tie.

Irma had five different scorers in the game; Jax Mackay (1g 2a), Nixon McLaughlin, Hudson Clark, Owen Allen, and Hollis Martens. Atley Mackay and Prior Fenton picked up assists. Tate Crawford was in goal. On Sunday at Vermilion, Aces were on the losing end of a 122 game. Hudson Clark scored both Irma goals.

Nixon McLaughlin got an assist.

Irma/Mannville U18 (2-5-3) were scheduled to play at Vermilion on Saturday but no score was posted at deadline on Monday.

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Just in the Nick of Time We’d like to deliver our greetings for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our neighbours and Friends. Thanks folks!

At The Birth Of Our Saviour

At this special time of year, we give thanks for the many blessings we share, including the privilege of serving good people like you.

With Best Wishes for a Joyous Yuletide from the Residents, Management and staff.

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We Wish You All the Happiness the Season Can Bring!!

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from local kids!

The following are letters sent to Santa Claus by local students. We typed up the copies and then passed them along to Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick himself.

Each format is slightly different depending on the class. _________________ Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help dad clean up the house 2. I cleaned the toy room at Grandpa’s.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. A remote control car 2. A toy farm set 3.

Batman Lego set.

Love Louis _________________ Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help Mom make her bed 2. Help Grammy make supper 3. I play nice with my sister.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Pikachu stuffy 2.

Yellow sled 3. Winter boots.

Love Erica _________________ Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help Dad clean the car 2. Help Mom cook 3. Share donuts with my brothers.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. A nice little robot 2. Money 3. A talking toy that is red.

Love Yuree _________________ Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help Dad make a new bathroom 2.

Listen to my teacher.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Pikachu stuffy with a target in his head 2. Drone with a camera 3. Nothing else.

Love Arlo _________________ Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Helped Mom do the dishes 2. Helped Dad pump sewer 3. Play nice with my friends.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. My own tablet 2.

My own camera where the picture comes out 3.

Gabby boat.

Love Laynee _________________ Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help Mom carry heavy things 2.

Help Dad fix his truck.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. A remote control jetski 2. Headphones 3.

Lego game for the Switch where you build your own vehicles.

Love Jason _________________ Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help my Mom clean 2. Help Dad pack up to go to work 3. Put my sister in her high chair.

My Christmas wishes are: Makeup palette 2.

Barbie house 3. Mario toy.

Love Piper _________________ Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Share with my baby brother 2. Listen to my Mom. My Christmas wishes are: 1. Big gun 2. Stuff that’s big like headphones 3. More toys (Big Hero 6) Love Jordon _________________ Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help my Mom clean up the house 2.

Help Dad fix stuff 3.

Help my little brother.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. A bucket of diamonds and crystals 2.

Bunny with a baby stuffy 3. Robot.

Love Sloan _________________

Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help Mom with the puppies 2.

Help Dad fix his truck 3.

I help my sister with her bed.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. A doll that talks and follows me 2. Stuff like diapers and clothes for the doll 3. Dog that

walks and sings.

Love Addison _________________ Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help Dad put up the Christmas lights 2. Share with my brother and sister 3. I have naps for my Dad. My Christmas wishes are: 1. A real life puppy

Wherever you may be, Whatever you may do, We hope the holidays Are bright and shining for you.

-Best wishes from Viking Beaver FCSS

VIKING

BEAVER

2. Reindeer stuffy 3. A nail polish set (rainbow with princesses).

Love Lexie _________________ Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. I do what my Mom says 2. I work with

my Dad to help him 3.

Share my toys with Bo and Lucy.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Robot puppy 2.

Awesome makeup 3. A puppy stuffy (rainbow) Love Blaire _________________

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!

J.D. Construction 780-385-5689

From the crew at J.D. Construction

Shawn, Jeff, Mark, Shayne, Krissy, Dennis and Laura Bird

Merry Christmas!

At this time of caring and sharing, we thank you for choosing us to take care of all your medical needs. We wish you all a Happy, Healthy Christmas Season!

Dr. H. Potgieter Dr. M. Hagen Dr. C. Niemand Dr. K. Overbo Dr. J. Smith Kerry, Lori, Jennifer, Val, Cheryl, Brandi, Taylor, and Erin

Viking Medical Clinic

Wishing you comfort and joy this holiday season...Merry Christmas!

Fromthe themayor, mayor,council council, From administration staff and residentsand of the of theVillage VillageofofHolden Holden

For unto you is born this day, day ay, a Savior who is Christ the Lord.

Beaver Emergency Medical Services would like to thank their Paramedics for their dedicated service throughout the year.

We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season.

Wishing all a Blessed Christmas. 780-336-4842

Viking Funeral Services Ltd. RoseMae Kjelland, Charlene McFeely, Lana Golka, Colby McFeely, Jordan Golka, Dale Morrical

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from local kids!

Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help my sister when she is tired 2. Help Mom by washing dishes 3. Help Dad fix farming stuff.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Big truck I can go in 2. Big combine 3. Lots of toys like big tractors and bobcats and everything.

Love John _________________ Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help Mom sweep 2. Help Dad fix his skidsteer.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Tigger and a rabbit and Winnie the Pooh

2.

Firetruck 3.

Spiderman stuffy.

Love Easton _________________ Dear Santa, I have done these nice things: 1. Help Mom clean up and carry things 2. Help Dad when he comes back from work.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Unicorn that actually talks to me and I can ride 2. iPhone 3.

Unicorn stuffy (pink).

Love Adriana _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Logan. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a big nerf gun. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Luke. I

am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a watch. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Koop. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me some ninja Lego. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Reid. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a gator. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Tanner. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have

been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Calgary jersey. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Brinley. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie camper. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Gunnar. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me some ninja Lego, a gator, and a Calgary jersey. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Quinn. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have

been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me an electric scooter. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Johnathan. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a R.C. dirt bike. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Berkley. I am 7 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a mini nerf gun. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Bo. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if

you could bring me a jacked up toy Chevy. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Jayden. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me an electric dirt bike. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Paisley. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me roller skates. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Ryker. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Calgary Flames goalie set.

In Lieu of Christmas Cards THANK YOU to all who contributed to the “In Lieu of Christmas Cards” Campaign.

The Viking Legion really appreciates your continued support. The money received will be given out to groups requesting support in late January 2024. We wish a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year to all from the members of the Viking Legion #81.

• Ross & Laurie Skori • Thomas Lake Farm • Lane & Joyce Francis and Girls • Kevin Leidl • Hodgins Families • Marie & Andy Jakubec • Freda Otto • Mick & Darlene Hafso • Harry Families • Bob Cormack • Kaye Roddick • Sandra & Allan Andrukow • Paul & Marilyn Dinisyk • Cole & Ev McLaren and Family • Ed & Arlene Majeski • Emil Mazankowski • Ron & Marion Petroskey • Martha, Marion, & Tyler Long • Rick & Sara Ploc and Family • Ron & Colleen Slavic • Dorothy Koch • Bill & Edna Stefanik • Denny & Karen Rabby • Clint Nearing • D.C. & BC Kabech • Frank & Ellen Vitek • Trent, Kelsey, Taylor, & Bryson Place • Lydia Hanson • Colin & Evelyn Lang • Ron & Kathy Miskew • Dani & Bill Sheets • Gerald & Muriel Walker • Bob & Jeanne Congdon • Elisha, Patrick, & Peyton Sevcik • Bob & Kelly Ash • Deb Hill • Dorothy White • Wanda Law & Family • Garry & Maryann Wolosinka • Robert Ash • John & Lois Antos • Emma Maxwell • Dean, Rosemary, Hunter, Alexandra, & Easton Morken • Norman Lefsrud • Ken & Sharon Pobuda • Kevin, Becky, Shelby, & Jordan Carrington • Tori & Brandon • Audrey Jober • Gerard & Dolly Wadley • Lil Fitzmaurice • Reg & Ellen Erickson • Georgie & Richard Nordstrom and Family • Wendy & Ken Zemanek and Family • Doug & Gerry Place • Morris & Paulette Erickson • Becky Hopkins • Joe & Andrea Lansing • Marion Cottrell • Joan Fountain • Leo & Joan Stewart • Dean Maxwell • Ray & Judy Labreche • David & Patricia Oracheski • John & Karen Cumming • Doug & Cheryl Lefsrud • Laura Bridgeman • Ken & Judy Andreson • Judy Erickson • Frant & Shanna These • Laurena, MaryAnn, Kyle, & Katie Newby • Darlene Sroka • Margaret Greenwood • Allan & Jackie Darling • Norman & Judy Erickson • John & Kathy Paterson • Gary & Veronica Hafso • Dennis Hoffman & Ev Carrington • Harvey Ross • Merle & Shirley McMullen • Einar & Ellen Loveseth • Eric & Ally Anderson • Don & Sylvia Hoffman • Karen Coulombe • Darrell & Tammy O’Neill • Pat Erickson

Letters of Requests for Donations will be considered if sent in by January 15, 2024

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from local kids!

Dear Santa, My name is Ellie. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me roller skates. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Daxton. I am 6 years old. I live in Holden. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me an electric dirt bike. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Brantley.

I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I

have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a dirt bike. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Miracle. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me roller skates. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Adrian. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a R.C. car. _________________ Dear Santa, My name is Liam. I am 6 years old. I live in Viking. This year, I have been really good. I

BEAVER COUNTY SEED CLEANING CO-OP Phone 780-688-3917

Merry Christmas!

We are closed Dec. 20th - Jan. 2nd

Thank you for your continued support.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Viking Cold Beer & Liquor Store 780-336-3321

would really like it if you could bring me a R.C. car. _________________ Dear Santa, I really want a R.C. car, VR. I also want some Brettzky’s, earrings, hockey cards.

Love Reid _________________ Dear Santa, What is your favourite colour? Is it red? Can you get my dog a bone, and could you get my Mom a rig-

gers earring. Could you get Tanner 200 hockey cards and could I get a fund?

Love Tanner _________________ Dear Santa, How do reindeer fly?

Can you bring Dad mitts? Can you bring me a Lego City toy please?

Love Luke _________________ Dear Santa, How dow reindeer fly? Can you bring dad

a spear and I would like a R.C. car.

Love Brantley _________________ Dear Santa, Is your favourite colour red? Yes or no?

Can you please give my Dad some new jeans and can I have some stuffys?

Love Jayden _________________ Dear Santa, What is your favourite colour? Red? Can you bring my mom riggers earrings? Can

you bring Carharts with his name on it.

2000 hockey cards, wagon, wristbands and a hockey binder. Can you also bring me an R.C. car?

Love Ryker _________________ Dear Santa, Is Frosty the Snowman real? For my Dad I would like a Milwaukee. For me I would like plane tickets to go to Phoenix and Wheelies.

Love Bo

Season’s Greetings!

Irma Insurance Services S 780-754-2121

Kevin, Amber, Ty, & Erin

Merry Christmas!

Have a warm and safe holiday season.

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Wishing you a Very, Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year!! ~ PHILLIP AND FAMILY

Four Star Pressure Service

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Sincere thanks for your support through the year! ~ Betty Ganie Quilt Shop

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780-754-2227

A Harvest of Good Tidings Lefsrud Seed & Processors Ltd. Many thanks for all the support we received.

Your well wishes are very much appreciated.

Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year.

Kevin and Kyla Lefsrud Ed and Ellen Lefsrud

Thanks for your business this past year!

Ph 587-218-6640

ERIC’S Backhoe & Contracting Services Ltd. Eric, Gail, Dylan, Cheyenne

With warm wishes and gratitude for your continued patronage. ~ Management and staff

BRUCE FUELS 780-688-3900

Kevin: 780-336-2500 Ed: 780-336-2588

Page 10 - Merry Christmas from The Weekly Review, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Editor’s Note: MLA Jackie Lovely delivered the following “Christmas Poem” in the Legislative Chamber on December 6, the last day of session.

A Christmas Poem Twas the last week of session and all through the House.

Members scurried to spend needed time with their spouse.

The greeting cards, recordings and ads were all placed, in hopes that members could appeal to their base.

Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act launched, to keep the Liberals on their toes and their haunch.

Unhappy Albertans not proud of the façade, shout elect Poilievre elect that Dad bod!

Elimination of photo radar and a public health care guarantee, never pay for a doctor in Alberta you see!

Deception of the opposition runs deep in the land, lies of the pension they hold in their hand!

Alberta is calling, hey what a plan,

Canadians rush to join cowboy land!

Our leader is strong, weʼre on the right track. Just need a Prime Minister to have ʻBertaʼs back.

Over 3800 at our AGM a record for sure well done Conservative Fam! Our Finance Minister with festive glittered, balanced the Budget, for Alberta he delivered.

NDP debt coming due double the rate, Balanced budgets we want. It is debt that we hate.

Proud to lead in emissions reduction, And a new plan to handle dreaded Addiction.

Premier says Alberta will grow, for that she is certain for sheʼs in the know.

Consider Alberta, we are on the right track, All are welcome UCP has your back!

Merry Christmas and best wishes to all, If you want to be happy answer Albertaʼs call.

We have jobs and a bright future ahead, Give us a chance we put on a nice spread!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Merry

May the coming season bring peace and joy and all good things; And when the holiday is through, may it’s message of hope remain with you.

Beaver Foundation, Sunshine Villa, Tofield, Holden, & Vialta Lodges

Christmas and a

Happy

New Year!

From: Jackie Lovely

From Murray, Lee, Dave, Derek, Murray M.

MLA, CAMROSE CONSTITUENCY OFFICE:

Construction 780-336-6088

#104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1 Phone: 780-672-0000 Fax: 780-672-6945 Email: camrose@assembly.ab.ca

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Hans On Massage Therapy Take time to enjoy the holidays!

Merry Christmas and A Happy new year!

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All the best to our family, friends & customers for 2024!

2023!

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY

HOLIDAY SEASON!

from everyone at Allen B. Olson Auction

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We thank everyone for your friendship and continuing support.

We wish you all the very best in the coming New Year!

’Tis the season for celebrating friends and neighbours like you!

Greetings and best wishes to all of the folks who make our communities such wonderful places to work and live.

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from local kids!

Dear Santa, How do reindeer fly? Can yogurt my cats two cat toys and cat treats. Please can I get Barbies please.

Love Ellie _________________ Dear Santa, What is your favourite colour? Can you give me a bone please and can you get me an anime toy please.

Love Miracle _________________ Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a LOL Surprise Doll kit. And I would like a tiny Christmas tree for my room cause I have a Halloween tree so I need a tiny tree. And paint markers please.

Love Paisley _________________ Dear Santa, Is your favourite colour red? My Mom wants a baking jar. I

want a hippo please.

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County Holiday Decorating Contest results are in Kari Janzen Beaver County held its third annual Holiday Decorating contest this year, with winners announced in each of the five divisions. This year first place in Division One went to Chris Kucheraway, the Division Two winner was Mike Van Sickle, Mark and Leanne Ewert were announced the Division Three first place winners, with second place

going to Marilyn Koch, and a tie for first place went to John and Sylvia Piwowar, and Sean Suchy.

Division Four winners were first place, Karlana Noel, and second place Wanda Law. Crystal Pollington was awarded first place in Division Five.

Beaver County thanked all the participants for their enthusiasm and dedication to decorating their homes for the season.

“Thank you to everyone who embraced the holi-

day spirit and participated in our festive house decorating contest! Your creativity and enthusiasm truly lit up our community. It's been a joy to see each and every entry,” it said on the County’s website, where the winners were announced.

Children were also included into a contest of their own, as kids in three age categories were awarded prizes for decorating a colouring page with a picture of a house.

Beaver County gets more clarity on municipal funding Patricia Harcourt Just as Beaver County has finalized its interim budget by the end of the year as per requirements of the Municipal Government Act, municipalities have received more clarity about the funding they will receive from the province for capital projects.

The information was forthcoming from the province just two days after the county had passed its 2024 interim operating budget and 2024 capital budget.

The province states this new funding arrangement is outlined in the Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) which takes over from the Municipal Sustainability Initiatives (MSI) going forward. MSI funding has been decreasing over the past few of years as it is being phased out. Like many other municipalities, the county has been looking for clarification on what will replace MSI as a funding framework.

“The government can now deliver on what municipalities have been demanding for years, stable, predictable, and sustainable funding that the province’s more than 330 municipalities can bank on,” the province stated.

“With input from local governments, Alberta’s government has finalized the allocation formula that sets out how much individual local governments will receive annually under the upcoming LGFF,” says the provincial report.

There will be $722 million allocated in capital funding to municipalities and Metis settlements for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

And, as municipalities have requested, the LGFF will include a revenue index factor that ties future funding levels to the percentage change in provincial revenues from three years before.

“This was one of the asks of municipalities to ensure that they could have more predictable funding,” explains the province. As a result the LGFF formula will increase municipal funding by 14 per cent for 2025-26 to a total of $820 million.

“Communities across Alberta have long asked for funding that is predictable and tied to provincial revenue changes,” said Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “We have listened and we are delivering. The

LGFF will provide infrastructure funding where it’s needed most and allow flexibility for communities to focus their funding on local priorities.”

Beaver County officials met recently with McIver on Oct. 3. The meeting was to discuss the county’s concerns over water/wastewater issues. The county also gave McIver a video of the Highway 854 TerraCem project.

In a follow up letter to council, McIver stated: “I appreciate having the opportunity to discuss the responsibilities outlined in my mandate letter.”

He added: “Strengthening and maintaining a relationship of mutual respect with municipal leaders remains a key priority for me.”

McIver told council he has forwarded their water/wastewater concerns to Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Ednomic Corridors.

At county council’s Nov. 1 meeting, a motion by Councillor Dale Pederson was passed for council to authorize administration to submit an application for an Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership grant to support the Kinsella Lift Station renovation project.

The county has projects that also hinge on provincial funding which will hopefully be forthcoming in the days and months to come.

The MSI funding will be phased out completely beginning in 2024-25 fiscal year as the main source of provincial capital funding for local governments. In the press release McIver states this is being done “to strike a fair balance between predictable funding and fiscal responsibility.”

It follows the same pattern as the previous MSI funding in allowing local municipalities, like Beaver County, “to focus funding on their local priorities, including roads, public transit, water and wastewater, and recreation infrastructure.”

But there will also be “top up funding” that was promised in the 2023 provincial budget for the first year of the new program.

“This ensures that no local government experiences a year-over-year decrease from 2023’s MSI capital funding allocation,” explained the report. “This one-time funding will ensure existing infrastructure projects are

not disrupted.”

Beaver County will also be part of an allocation to municipalities from 2023-24 up to and including the year 2025-26 under the 2023 capital plan. This $3.8 billion includes the amounts for the next two budget years.

The province also pointed out that municipalities get federal funds as well for capital projects.

The municipalities get their provincial funding through grants under the MSI and LGFF. MSI has been a program in place for the past 17 years and has distributed $15.2 billion to municipalities during that time.

With the interim budget passed at county council’s last meeting of the year on Dec. 13, the new capital projects funding information that will be received from the province will be used in the new year to fine tune the operating and capital budgets for final approval in April.

Since the MGA requires that an interim budget be completed by the end of the year, there will be ongoing reviews as more information comes in from the province and other sources.

“Changes can and will be made to the budget as new information becomes available and the assessment base is finalized,” stated Ryan Arndt, General Manager of Corporate Services, at the Dec. 13 Beaver County meeting.

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ʻˢ˟˜˗˔ˬ ʻˢ˨˥˦ ʿ˔ˡ˗˙˜˟˟ ˔ˡ˗ ʴʿʿ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˖˟ˢ˦˘˗ʭ ʷ˘˖ ʥʨ ʠ ʥʩʟ ʙ ʽ˔ˡ ʤ ʴ˗ˠ˜ˡ˜˦˧˥˔˧˜ˢˡ ʵ˨˜˟˗˜ˡ˚ ˖˟ˢ˦˘˗ʭ ʷ˘˖ ʥʨ ʠ ʽ˔ˡ ʤ

ˇˢ˙˜˘˟˗ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʨʤʣʦʥ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʤʬʤ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʩʩʥʡʥʪʦʤ ˊ˘˗ʟ ʹ˥˜ ʙ ˆ˔˧ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠ ˉ˜˞˜ˡ˚ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʤʥʨʣʦ ˇ˪ˣ ˅˗ ʧʫʣ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʪʤʫʡʪʬʨʩ ˇ˨˘˦ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠʮ ˆ˔˧ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠ ʾ˜ˡ˦˘˟˟˔ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʧʩʧʤʫ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʤʤʦ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʥʥʩʡʩʫʣʥ ˊ˘˗ ʤʤʭʣʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʣʣˣˠʮ ʹ˥˜ ʤʤʭʣʣ˔ˠ780.226.6802 ʠ ʨʭʣʣˣˠ ˃˟˟˘˔˦˘ ˡˢ˧˘ʭ ʴ˟˟ ˧˥˔ˡ˦˙˙˘ ˃ ˘˥ ˦˧˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˘ ˘˫˫˖˘ˣ˧ ˙˙ˢ ˢ˥ ˧˛˘ ˅ˬ˟˘ˬ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˙˘ ˇ˥ ˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡ ˔˥˘ ˖˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˢˡ ˆ˧˔˧˨˧ˢ˥ˬ ˛ˢ˟˜˗˔ˬ ˬ˦ ˦ʡ

«ƺȷɖƺɀɎ ǔȒȸ RƺƏǼɎǝ IȒɖȇƳƏɎǣȒȇ ³ɖȵȵȒȸɎ ‫ ٮ‬àǣǸǣȇǕ RƺƏǼɎǝ IȒɖȇƳƏɎǣȒȇ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ ƏȵȵȸȒɮƺƳ Ə ǕȸƏȇɎ Ȓǔ ‫ ׎׎זًהڟ‬ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ àǣǸǣȇǕ RƺƏǼɎǝ IȒɖȇƳƏɎǣȒȇ ǔɖȇƳƺƳ ǔȸȒȅ Ɏǝƺ I!³³ ƫɖƳǕƺɎِ ‫ גא׎א‬XȇɎƺȸǣȅ ȵƺȸƏɎǣȇǕ ɖƳǕƺɎ ƏȇƳ ‫! גא׎א‬ƏȵǣɎƏǼ ɖƳǕƺɎ Áǝƺ ‫ גא׎א‬XȇɎƺȸǣȅ ȵƺȸƏɎǣȇǕ ɖƳǕƺɎ ɯƏɀ ƏȵȵȸȒɮƺƳ ƫɵ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼً ɯǣɎǝ ɎȒɎƏǼ ƺɴȵƺȇƳǣɎɖȸƺɀ Ȓǔ ‫ ً׎חגًחזהًבאڟ‬ƏȇƳ Ɏǝƺ ‫! גא׎א‬ƏȵǣɎƏǼ ɖƳǕƺɎ ɯƏɀ ƏǼɀȒ ƏȵȵȸȒɮƺƳ ɯǣɎǝ ɎȒɎƏǼ ƺɴȵƺȇƳǣɎɖȸƺɀ Ȓǔ ‫ ِוזחً׎הגً׏׏ڟ‬IȒȸ ȅȒȸƺ ǣȇǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ ǣȇ Ɏǝƺ ƫɖƳǕƺɎً ȵǼƺƏɀƺ ɮǣɀǣɎ Ɏǝƺ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺِ Áǝƺ ǔǣȇƏǼ ƫɖƳǕƺɎ ɯǣǼǼ ƫƺ ȵȸƺɀƺȇɎƺƳ ɎȒ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼً ǔȒȸ ƏȵȵȸȒɮƏǼً ǣȇ Ɏǝƺ ɀȵȸǣȇǕ Ȓǔ ‫ِגא׎א‬ 0ȷɖǣɎɵ XȇƳɖɀɎȸǣƏǼ ¨ƏȸǸ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ ƏɯƏȸƳƺƳ Ɏǝƺ «ƺȷɖƺɀɎ ǔȒȸ ¨ȸȒȵȒɀƏǼ ‫ ٮ‬0ȷɖǣɎɵ XȇƳɖɀɎȸǣƏǼ ¨ƏȸǸ ȸƺƏ ³ɎȸɖƬɎɖȸƺ ¨ǼƏȇ ƬȒȇɎȸƏƬɎ ɎȒ ƺƏȸǣɀɎȒ ۭ ɀɀȒƬǣƏɎƺɀ ɎȒ ǣȇƬǼɖƳƺ ȸƏǣǼɯƏɵ ƺɮƏǼɖƏɎǣȒȇِ IȒȸ ȅȒȸƺ ǣȇǔǔȒ ȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ Ȓȇ ǣɎƺȅɀ ƳǣɀƬɖɀɀƺƳ ƏɎ Ɏǝƺ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ xƺƺɎǣȇǕ٦ ȵǼƺƏɀƺ ȸƺɮǣƺɯ Ɏǝƺ ǔǔɖ ɖǼǼ ǕƺȇƳƏ ¨ƏƬǸƏǕƺ ǔǔȒ Ȓȸ Ɏǝǣɀ ȅƺƺɎǣȇǕ ƏɎ ɯɯɯ ɯɯ ɯ٫٫ƫƺƏɮƺȸ٫Əƫ٫ƬƏ٫ zƺɯ ƏȇƳ‫ٱٱ‬Ȓ Ȓȸ ƏȅƺȇƳƺƳ ¨ȒǼǣƬǣƺɀ ƏȇƳ ɵ ɵǼǼƏɯ ɯɀɀ Əȸƺ ɖȵǼȒƏƳƺƳ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ !ȒɖȇɎɎɵ ɵ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ ƏǔǔɎɎƺȸ Ɏǝƺ ƺɵ ɵ ǝƏɮ ɮƺ ƺ ƫƺƺȇ ɀǣǕȇƺƳ٫

ȸǣƳǕƺ ُ‫ זהג׏׎‬ǼȒƬƏɎƺƳ Ȓȇ Áᨠ«( ‫ אחג‬ƏȵȵȸȒɴǣȅƏɎƺǼɵ ‫ـ‬ ȅǣǼƺ ɯƺɀɎ Ȓǔ Ráç ‫ גבז‬ǝƏɀ ɎƺȅȵȒȸƏȸǣǼɵ ƫƺƺȇ ȸƺƳɖƬƺƳ ɎȒ ‫׎׏‬ ÁȒȇȇƺ ɯƺǣǕǝɎ ȸƺɀɎȸǣƬɎǣȒȇِ «ȒƏƳ ɖɀƺȸɀ ȅɖɀɎ ƏƳǴɖɀɎ Ɏǝƺǣȸ ǼȒƏƳɀ ɎȒ ȅƺƺɎ Ɏǝƺ ɯƺǣǕǝɎ ȸƺɀɎȸǣƬɎǣȒȇ Ȓȸ ɖɀƺ Əȇ ƏǼɎƺȸȇƏɎƺ ȸȒɖɎƺِ áƺ ƏȵȒǼȒǕǣɿƺ ǔȒȸ Əȇɵ ǣȇƬȒȇɮƺȇǣƺȇƬƺ Ɏǝǣɀ ȅƏɵ ƬƏɖɀƺً ƫɖɎ ɵȒɖȸ ɀƏǔƺɎɵ ǣɀ Ȓɖȸ ǔǣȸɀɎ ȵȸǣȒȸǣɎɵِ áƺ ǣȇɎƺȇƳ ɎȒ ƬȒȅȅƺȇƬƺ ȸƺȵƏǣȸɀ Əɀ ɀȒȒȇ Əɀ ȵȒɀɀǣƫǼƺ ƏȇƳ ɯǣǼǼ ɖȵƳƏɎƺ ȒȇƬƺ ƬȒȅȵǼƺɎƺِ

ƺ Ə ɮ ƺ ȸ ! Ȓ ɖ ȇ Ɏ ɵ ۴ ‫ ׎ ד ٮ ׎ א ׏ ד‬Ɏ ǝ ³ Ɏ ȸ ƺ ƺ Ɏ ً Ȓ ɴ ‫ « ً ׎ ג ׏‬ɵ Ǽ ƺ ɵ ً Á ‫ ׎ ג ׎‬۴ ‫ ׎ ב ו ב ٮ ב ה ה ٮ ׎ ז ו‬۴ ƫ ƺ Ə ɮ ƺ ȸ ِ Ə ƫ ِ Ƭ Ə

Beaver County Chronicle, December 20, 2023 - 3

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áR Á³ R ¨¨0zXzJ Xz È« ! xxÈzXÁç ȒȒǸ !Ǽɖƫ ‫ ٮ‬hƏȇɖƏȸɵ ‫א‬ȇƳ nȒƬƏɎǣȒȇ‫« ي‬Ȓɀɀ !ȸƺƺǸ !ȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵ RƏǼǼً ‫« ׏ג׎׏בד‬Ǖƺ «Ƴ ‫׏ח׏‬ «ɖȸƏǼ ƫȒȒǸ ƬǼɖƫ ɎǝƏɎ ȅƺƺɎɀ Ɏǝƺ ǔǣȸɀɎ ÁɖƺɀƳƏɵ Ȓǔ ƺƏƬǝ ȅȒȇɎǝِ xƺƺɎǣȇǕɀ ȸɖȇ ǔȸȒȅ ‫¨ו‬x ‫¨ז ٮ‬xً ƏǼǼ ƏǕƺɀ ɯƺǼƬȒȅƺٍ (ƏȸɎɀ zǣǕǝɎ ‫ ٮ‬áƺƳȇƺɀƳƏɵ ƺɮƺȇǣȇǕɀ ƏɎ Ɏǝƺ «ɵǼƺɵ nƺǕǣȒȇ ‫¨ ׎בيו‬x‫¨ ׎׎ي׎׏ ٮ‬x nƺǕǣȒȇ ȅƺȅƫƺȸɀǝǣȵ ȇȒɎ ȸƺȷɖǣȸƺƳً ƏȇƳ ƏǼǼ ɀǸǣǼǼɀ ǼƺɮƺǼɀ ɯƺǼƬȒȅƺٍ (ƏȸɎɀ ƏɮƏǣǼƏƫǼƺ ɎȒ ǼƺȇƳ ǣǔ ȇƺƺƳƺƳِ IȒȒƳ ǔȒȸ ÁǝȒɖǕǝɎ ‫ ٮ‬Jǣɮƺ Ə !Əȇ ÁȒƳƏɵ ‫ ٮ‬IȒȒƳ (ȸǣɮƺ ÁȒǔǣƺǼƳ‫«ٮ‬ɵǼƺɵ IȒȒƳ ƏȇǸ ƳƺɀȵƺȸƏɎƺǼɵ ȇƺƺƳɀ ƬƏȇɀ Ȓǔ ǔȸɖǣɎِ !ƏǼǼ ‫ ׏׏דבٮאההٮ׎זו‬ƏȇƳ ǼƺƏɮƺ Ə ȅƺɀɀƏǕƺ ǣǔ ɵȒɖ ɯǣɀǝ ɎȒ ƳȒȇƏɎƺ ‫ ٮ‬Ə ɮȒǼɖȇɎƺƺȸ ɯǣǼǼ ȸƺɎɖȸȇ ɵȒɖȸ ƬƏǼǼِ !ƏȸƺǕǣɮƺȸɀ (ȸȒȵ‫ٮ‬Xȇ JȸȒɖȵ ‫ ٮ‬hƏȇɖƏȸɵ ‫ ׎׏ ً׎ב ًבא ًה׏ ًח‬x ‫ ٮ‬zȒȒȇِ àǣǸǣȇǕ ³ƺȇǣȒȸɀ !ƺȇɎȸƺِ IȒȸ ȅȒȸƺ ǣȇǔȒ ƬȒȇɎƏƬɎ àǣǸǣȇǕٖ ƺƏɮƺȸ I!³³ ƏɎ ‫ٮהבבٮ׎זו‬ ‫גא׎ג‬ ÁȒǔǣƺǼƳ ‫ ٮ‬ÁǝɖȸɀƳƏɵɀً ‫¨ ח ٮ ז‬x ƏɀƺȅƺȇɎ Ȓǔ ƏȸƳȒ nɖɎǝƺȸƏȇ !ǝɖȸƬǝً ‫ וד ובוג‬ɮ ɮƺً ÁȒǔǣƺǼƳِ àǣǸǣȇǕ ‫ ٮ‬áƺƳȇƺɀƳƏɵɀً ‫¨ ׎בيו‬xً ñȒȒȅ ȒȵɎǣȒȇ ƏǼɀȒ ƏɮƏǣǼƏƫǼƺِ JȒǼƳƺȇ àƏǼǼƺɵ nɖɎǝƺȸƏȇ !ǝɖȸƬǝً ‫ הד ואבד‬ɮƺً àǣǸǣȇǕِ ǝɎɎȵɀ‫ٖ​ٖي‬ ٖ​ٖƏȸƺƏ‫זו‬ƏƏِȒȸǕٖȅƺƺɎǣȇǕɀٖ‫׏‬ ٖ‫ٖבٮוג׏‬

(0à0n ¨x0zÁ ¨0«xXÁ³ ¨¨0 n (0 (nXz0‫( ي‬ƺƬƺȅƫƺȸ ‫װ׫‬٦ ‫װ‬٦ ‫׫ש׫‬ ‫׬׫ש‬ ‫׬׫‬ ‫׫שש׫ש‬ ‫׫ש‬ ‫׬׫ډש׫ש‬ ‫׮װשש(ډ׬׫‬ ‫׮װ‬ ȵȵǼǣƬƏɎǣȒȇ zȒ‫ ي‬ ³ƏƳǣɖƏ٦ «ȒɀƏǼƺƺ ƏȇƳ 0Ƴɯǣ ȵȵǼǣƬƏȇɎ‫ ي‬ ɯǣȇ ¨ǼƏȇ ‫׮ת‬ ‫׫ׯ׮ת‬ ‫ ׫ׯ‬áٰ áٰ ǼȒƬǸ ‫ٰ׮‬ ‫ ٰ׮‬nȒɎ ‫׬שډתש‬ ‫ ׬ש‬ nȒƬƏɎǣȒȇ‫ ي‬ ¨ǼƏȇ ‫׮ת‬ ‫׫ׯ׮ת‬ ‫ ׫ׯ‬áٰ áٰ ǼȒƬǸ ‫ٰ׮‬ ‫ ٰ׮‬nȒɎ ‫ ׭ש‬ á‫ډװ׫ډ‬ ‫ډתתډׯ׭ډװ‬á‫׭‬ á‫ ׭‬ ȒɎǝ ǼȒƬƏɎƺƳ ǣȇ zá‫ډ‬ (ǣɀ ǣɀƬȸƺɎǣȒȇƏȸɵ ȸɵ Èɀ Èɀƺ ‫ډ‬³ȒǼƏȸ !ȒǼǼƺƬɎȒȸɀ ȸɀ٦ ɀ٦ JȸȒɖȇƳ xȒɖȇɎ٦ Ɏ٦ ‫ٽ‬ɀ ‫ٽ‬ɀȒǼƏȸ ǕȸȒɖȇƳ ƏȸȸƏɵ Əɵ ‫׭׫ ډ‬٫‫׭‬ȅ‫ ׫‬ǣȇ ǔǼ ǔǼȒȒȸ ƏȸƺƏ ƏȇƳ ‫׬‬٫ ‫׬‬٫‫׬‬ȅ ǣȇ ǝƺǣǕ ǣǕǝɎ٫ Ɏ٫‫پ‬ xɖȇǣƬǣȵƏǼ ƳƳȸƺɀɀ‫׫ש׮ ي‬ ‫ ׫ש‬ ‫ ת چ ׫‬ɮƺȇɖƺ٦ kǣ kǣȇɀƺǼǼƏ٦ ǼƫƺȸɎƏ (ǣɀ ǣɀƬȸƺɎǣȒȇƏȸɵ ȸɵ Èɀ Èɀƺ ‫ چ‬JƺȇƺȸƏǼ !ȒȅȅƺȸƬǣƏǼ Èɀ Èɀƺ ‫ ډ‬ǝƏǼǔ Ȓǔ Ɏǝƺ (ƺɮƺǼȒȵȅƺȇɎ‫ ي‬ ƺɴǣɀ ƺɴ ǣɀɎǣȇǕ ƫɖǣǼƳǣȇǕ ɎȒ ƫƺ ɖɎǣǼǣɿ ǣɿƺƳ Əɀ ȸƺɀɎƏɖȸƏȇɎ‫ٱ‬ Ɏ‫ٱ‬Ƭ ‫ٱ‬ƬƏǔƺ ǔƺ ƏȇƳ Ɏǝƺ ȒɎǝƺȸ ǝƏǼǔ ɯǣ ɯǣǼǼ ƫƺ ɖɀƺƳ Əɀ ǔɖ ǔɖɎɖȸƺ Ȓǔǔ ǔǔǣ ǔǣƬƺɀ ƏȇƳ ɀƏǼȒȇ

ȇɵ ȵƺȸɀȒȇ ɯǣɀǝǣȇǕ ɎȒ ƏȵȵƺƏǼ Ɏǝƺ ƏƫȒɮƺȅƺȇɎǣȒȇƺƳ ƳƺƬǣɀǣȒȇ ȅƏɵ ƳȒ ɀȒ ƫɵ ɀƺȸɮǣȇǕ ɯȸǣɎɎƺȇ ȇȒɎǣƬƺ Ȓȇ Ɏǝƺ ȵȸƺɀƬȸǣƫƺƳ ǔȒ ǔȒȸȅ ٢ɀɎƏɎǣȇǕ ȸƺƏɀȒȇɀ ǔȒ ǔȒȸ Ɏǝƺ ƏȵȵƺƏǼ٣ ƏǼȒȇǕ ɯǣɎǝ Ɏǝƺ ƏȵȵǼǣƬƏƫǼƺ ǔƺƺ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ³ɖƫƳǣɮǣɀǣȒȇ ƏȇƳ (ƺɮƺǼȒȵȅƺȇɎ ȵȵƺƏǼ ȒƏȸƳِ

Áǝƺ ȇȒɎǣƬƺ Ȓǔ ƏȵȵƺƏǼ ȅɖɀɎ ƫƺ ɀɖƫȅǣɎɎƺƳ ƫƺǔȒȸƺ ‫¨ ׎בيג‬x Ȓȇ Ɏǝƺ ƏȵȵƺƏǼ ƳƺƏƳǼǣȇƺ ƳƏɎƺ ɀǝȒɯȇ ƏƫȒɮƺِ Áǝƺ ȵȸƺɀƬȸǣƫƺƳ ǔȒȸȅ ǣɀ ƏɮƏǣǼƏƫǼƺ ƏɎ ɯɯɯِƫƺƏɮƺȸِƏƫِƬƏ Ȓȸ ƏɎ Ɏǝƺ !ȒɖȇɎɵ Ɏɵ Ȓǔǔ ǔǔǣƬƺِ

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³ɖƫȅǣɎ ɵȒ ɵȒɖȸ ƺɮƺȇɎ‫ٱ‬ Ɏ‫ٱ‬ɀ ‫ٱ‬ɀ٦ ɀ٦ ȅƺƺɎǣȇǕɀ ƏȇƳ‫ٱ‬ Ƴ‫ٱ‬Ȓ ‫ٱ‬Ȓȸ ǕƏɎǝƺȸǣȇǕɀ ɎȒ Ȓɖȸ ƺɮƺ ɮƺȇɎɀ ƬƏǼƺȇƳƏȸ Ȓȇ Ɏǝƺ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ٨ hɖɀɎ ǝƺƏƳ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ٦ ɀƬȸȒǼǼ ƳȒɯȇ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ƬƏǼƺȇƳƏȸ٦ ɯƺ ȸ٦ ƬǼǣƬǸ ɎȒ ɮǣƺɯ ƏǼǼ ƺɮƺ ɮƺȇɎɀ٦ ɀ٦ Ɏǝƺȇ ǝǣɎ Ɏǝƺ ³ɖƫȅǣɎ Əȇ ƺɮƺ ɮƺȇɎ ƫɖɎɎȒȇ٨

ȸƺ ɵȒɖ ɀȒȅƺȒȇƺ ɯǝȒ Ɏǝȸǣɮƺɀ ǣȇ Ə ƳɵȇƏȅǣƬ ƺȇɮǣȸȒȇȅƺȇɎً ǝƏȇƳǼǣȇǕ Ə ɮƏȸǣƺɎɵ Ȓǔ ɎƏɀǸɀ ɯǣɎǝ ƺƏɀƺ ƏȇƳ ƺǔǔǣƬǣƺȇƬɵّ Xǔ ɎǝƏɎ ɀȒɖȇƳɀ ǼǣǸƺ ɵȒɖً ɯƺ ǝƏɮƺ Ɏǝƺ ȵƺȸǔƺƬɎ ȅǣɀɀǣȒȇِ hȒǣȇ Ȓɖȸ ɎƺƏȅ Əɀ Əȇ ƳȅǣȇǣɀɎȸƏɎǣɮƺ ɀɀǣɀɎƏȇɎ ‫ٮ‬ !ȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵ ³ƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ ٢ɎƺȅȵȒȸƏȸɵ Ɏƺȸȅ ȵȒɀǣɎǣȒȇ٣ً ɯǝƺȸƺ ƺɮƺȸɵ ƳƏɵ ƫȸǣȇǕɀ Ə ȇƺɯ ƬǝƏǼǼƺȇǕƺ ƏȇƳ Ə ƬǝƏȇƬƺ ɎȒ ɀǝȒɯƬƏɀƺ ɵȒɖȸ ɀɖȵƺȸȵȒɯƺȸɀ ǣȇ ȒȸǕƏȇǣɿƏɎǣȒȇ ƏȇƳ ȅɖǼɎǣɎƏɀǸǣȇǕِ nƺƏȵ ǣȇɎȒ Ɏǝǣɀ ƺɴƬǣɎǣȇǕ ȸȒǼƺ ƏȇƳ ȅƏǸƺ Ə ȸƺƏǼ ǣȅȵƏƬɎ ǣȇ Ȓɖȸ ƬȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵٍ IȒȸ ȅȒȸƺ ǣȇǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇً ƏȇƳ ƳƺɎƏǣǼɀ Ȓȇ ǝȒɯ ɎȒ ƏȵȵǼɵً ɮǣɀǣɎ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ ‫ ڽ‬JȒɮƺȸȇȅƺȇɎ ‫ڽ‬ !Əȸƺƺȸɀ

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JƺɎ ȇƺɯɀً ȅƺƺɎǣȇǕ ǝǣǕǝǼǣǕǝɎɀً Ɏǝƺ ȸȒƏƳ ƬȒȇɀɎȸɖƬɎǣȒȇ ɀƬǝƺƳɖǼƺً Ɏǝƺ !ǝȸȒȇǣƬǼƺً ƏȇƳ ȅȒȸƺ ‫ ٮ‬ƳǣȸƺƬɎ ɎȒ ɵȒɖȸ ǣȇƫȒɴٍ Áǝƺ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ ɯƏɀ ƏɯǔɖǼً ɯƺ ǸȇȒɯً ƫɖɎ Ɏǝǣɀ ɵƺƏȸ ɯƺ ɖȵƳƏɎƺƳ ǣɎً ƏȇƳ ǣɎ ȇȒɯ ǝƏɀ ȅɖƬǝ ƫƺɎɎƺȸ ǣȇǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ ƏȇƳ ȇƏɮǣǕƏɎǣȒȇٍ Jǣɮƺ ǣɎ Ə Ɏȸɵ ƏǕƏǣȇ ‫ي‬٣

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ƺ Ə ɮ ƺ ȸ ! Ȓ ɖ ȇ Ɏ ɵ ۴ ‫ ׎ ד ٮ ׎ א ׏ ד‬Ɏ ǝ ³ Ɏ ȸ ƺ ƺ Ɏ ً Ȓ ɴ ‫ « ً ׎ ג ׏‬ɵ Ǽ ƺ ɵ ً Á ‫ ׎ ג ׎‬۴ ‫ ׎ ב ו ב ٮ ב ה ה ٮ ׎ ז ו‬۴ ƫ ƺ Ə ɮ ƺ ȸ ِ Ə ƫ ِ Ƭ Ə

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Province takes steps to manage potential for more drought Patricia Harcourt Another year of potential drought conditions like last year requires more management planning of the province’s water supply.

A request for proposal will be used to enhance drought modelling and help the province prepare for 2024.

This year, Beaver County had concerns over potential drought-like conditions developing, but rain in June alleviated that concern, at least in part.

During a three-week period, a patchwork of rain fell across Alberta, according to the June 27 Alberta Crop Report.

After a weekend of high temperatures and no rain, thunderstorm activity followed to keep crops alive in parts of east central Alberta. But areas in the south, central and peace regions didn’t get much rain during that same period.

The year in general has convinced the province that there is a potential for more water supply issues for producers in 2024, and producers needed compensation for the 2023 year.

In October the governments of Alberta and Canada announced they would be providing $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme growing conditions in 2023.

The funding is being cost shared through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable Cap), with $99 million from the federal government and $66 million from the province. The Agricultural Financial Services Corporation is to administer the program.

“Many Alberta livestock producers have faced multiple challenges this growing season,” stated R.J. Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation.

“This year’s drought and excessive heat has resulted in our ranchers facing extra costs due to lost growing days,” he said. “We recognize their stress as the winter feeding months approach.

“This program will help alleviate

some of the cost pressures and support producers in protecting livelihoods while they continue to put food on tables around the world,” said Sigurdson.

Meanwhile, the overriding issue of water sustainability has been taken up

by Rebecca Schultz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, in a document entitled “Taking action on drought in Alberta.”

Her department has formed a “drought command team” and work is underway to finalize a Drought Emergency Plan.

“Meetings have been held with communities, farmers, businesses, and others to prepare,” said Schultz. “Many have already taken action to implement conservation measures and adapt to reduced water levels.

“Our government has announced up to $165 million in federal-provincial drought relief for livestock producers,” she said. “And, this summer and fall, Calgary and Medicine Hat and other communities adopted voluntary and mandatory restrictions on water use to help Alberta’s stressed river basins.”

Most of Alberta’s water supply comes from rain and melting snow, but the last three years have brought droughts and water shortages in various parts of the province.

Alberta is now at Stage 4 out of five possible stages in its water management plan. Stage 5 would kick in a province wide emergency.

Schultz says the amount of available water through snowpack, rain, river levels and actual water use will be used to develop an early warning capacity.

“We will use this information and scientific modelling to assess the risk of drought next year,” she said. “We have launched Alberta.ca/drought to keep all Albertans updated as we take these steps.”

Schultz said the province “is doing everything we can to be fully prepared for whatever next year brings,” includ-

Fort Auto Sales is seeking an Automotive Technician to join our team!

We are a family-owned automotive dismantling business in rural Beaver County. Offering customers an excellent selection of used domestic truck parts.

Responsibilities: - Remove requested parts to fulfill orders on vehicles and general removal of automotive parts for sale in a safe conscientious manner - Inspect condition and label the parts to be inventoried - Perform a wide range of automotive maintenance and repair tasks Skills and qualifications: - Valid Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician certification.

Willing to consider a 3rd or 4th year apprentice with strong diesel experience.

- Solid diagnostic and problem-solving skills - Physically capable to lift various parts and tools of various weights - Must have own transportation and tools Wages commensurate with experience.

Please forward your resume to fortascalon@gmail.com

ing forming an advisory panel of experts in the next couple of months.

“And we are preparing for the future, looking at what long-term infrastructure is needed to help manage water supplies for future generations.”

She is recommending local communities and municipalities take steps to conserve water in anticipation of the possible dry months ahead.

“We cannot make it rain or snow but all of us have a role to play,” she said.

“Conserving water can help your community, as well as Albertans downstream of you.

“In the coming months, we will all have to pull together to secure our province’s water supply. It is a challenge that I am confident Albertans will meet.”

Minister of Environment and irrigation Rebecca Schultz announces the province’s water conservation strategy to manage water supply if another drought takes place in the coming year.

You’re invited to attend an Open House for the Atlas Carbon Storage Hub. The Atlas Carbon Storage Hub from Shell and ATCO intends to store CO2 emissions generated in Alberta’s industrial heartland region. If built, the storage hub would store CO2 emissions captured by Shell’s proposed Polaris carbon capture project. Atlas would also serve as an open-access hub to store CO2 from other third-party industrial sources.

The CO2 would be permanently stored deep below areas of east central Alberta.

Please join us for an informal, come-and-go open house to learn more about the project, meet the team, ask us questions, and provide us with feedback as we continue to develop the project.

Dinner will be provided.

OPEN HOUSE Round Hill

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Round Hill & District Community Centre 9 Township Road 484, Round Hill, AB. 4:30pm – 7:00pm For any questions, please contact: Janine King, Community Relations Advisor 587 879 1633 Janine.King@shell.com

Merry Christmas from The Weekly Review, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Page 13

This holiday season we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to our customers for their support throughout 2023.

Moving forward into 2024, the management and staff at Webb’s Machinery wish you & your family a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, prosperous New Year!

Lamont 780-895-2389 Vegreville 780-632-6772

Wainwright 780-842-4408 St. Paul 780-645-4465 Consort 403-577-3899 Vermilion 780-853-5196

May you and your loved ones rejoice in the splendour of all His creations during this beautiful and wondrous season.

We thank you sincerely for your valued business throughout the year!

From Cliff & Sharon & all the Staff of

Viking Auction Market Ltd. 780-336-2209 www.vikingauctionmarket.ca

A Yuletide Wish From Our Family to Yours May your days be merry and bright, corner of your heart and home with contentment.

With our warmest wishes for a memorable and happy holiday season, we thank you for your continued support.

Dakota Crop Inputs Sedgewick, Alberta 780-384-2265

Viking Grain & Crop Inputs www.PARRISHANDHEIMBECKER.com Viking, Alberta 780-336-2413

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Thank you for a wonderful 2023 and we look forward to serving you in 2024.

Happy Holidays May all your Christmas wishes come true!

Kinsella Transit Mix 780-336-2608

Viking office (780) 336-3332

All signs point to a great year, and we have customers like you to thank for it!

We greatly appreciate your support, and we look forward to your continued friendship.

We wish you and yours all the best this holiday!

The Board, Staff, and Management at

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Thank you for your continued support!

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Wishing you and your family all the gifts of this magical time of year.

For your friendship and support, we are deeply grateful and look forward to serving you in the year ahead.

Barb Chrystian

Viking Veterinary Clinic 780-336-4048 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all our Customers! From the Staff at Viking Vet Clinic

Merry Christmas from The Weekly Review, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Page 15

We did it! We set a new record We raised money for the Food Bank and Christmas Hamper program!

The Weekly Review; Eric & Ally Anderson; Kerry, Michelle, Brennan, Garrett Anderson; Patricia Harcourt; Dustin & Alie Moroz; Gerard & Dolly Wadley; Martha, Marvin, & Tyler Long; In Memory of Pamela Beeton; Dean Fornal; Dianne Fornal; Alex & Jean; Don & Betty Klein; Gerald & Carol Kalynchuk; Steve LeBlanc, Frances Gotobed, Pearl & Curtis Wilkie; Dan & Phyllis Lefsrud; Karen Coulombe; Purple Peony Emporium; um;; Ellen & Ed Lefsrud; Leon & Joan Stewart; Dale Madu; Lynn Carter; Freda Otto; Ingrid These-Hanson; Audrey Jober; Ron & Doreen Mizera; Kim Beamont & Family; Gerald & Muriel; Morris & Paulette Erickson; Paul & Marilyn Dinisyk; Bill Kittle; John & Lois Antos; Lillian Fitzmaurice; Reg & Ellen Erickson; Rose Mae Kjelland; Jordan Golka; Colby McFeely; Trudy & Murray Josephison; John & Karen Cumming; Mark Wemp; Roger & Cindy Hurum; Andy & Marie Jakubec; History & Activity of Bruce, Alberta (FB grp); William & Joyce Mattinson; Lydia & Brent Hanson; Christine MacKay; Dustin, Nicole, & Gunnar Gaboury; Norman Lefsrud; Norma Bauer; In Memory of Norma & Alfred Hogstead; Sylvia & Don Hoffman; Joe & Andrea Lansing; In Memory of Brandon Rauser; In Memory of Doug Hogstead; Lilian Hill; Carl & Bev Baumgartner; James & Eileen Lawes; Elida Langner; Doug & Cheryl Lefsrud; Emma Maxwell; Mac & Elaine Loades; Robert & Merle Taylor; Isabella Field; Margaret Greenwood; Beatrice Zemanek; Eamon & Eileen Cunningham; Dudley & Jennifer Lund; Fred & Carolyn Kiist; Penny - Ted, L 1-Feather; Straight Line Fencing; Pretty Paws Salon; Lloyd & Phyllis Pyzik; Gennie & Bob Wesley; David & Patricia Oracheski; Olga Brissard; Laure & Stacey Brissard; Reale Muhlbach; Shawn, Madison & Gracelynn Bird; Merle & Shirley McMullen; Kevin, Kyla Lefsrud & Family; David & Sharon Lashmar; Einar & Ellen Loveseth; Colin & Evelyn Lang; Shirley Quattek; Gurene Hammer; Penny & Richard Hammer; Maurice Furmanek; Ken & Linda Whitten; Dorothy Koch; Lyndon & Diane Jacobsen; Brenda & Blair Robinson; Ken & Sharon Pobuda; Greg & Gwen Russnak; Hodgins Families; Catherine Marquis; Joan Fountain; Dusty & Marie Hanson; Darren, Jenn, Abbylynn, Cassidee, Trinity, & Kolt Morken; Darlene & Mick Hafso; Jeannette & Gerald Dewart; Kary & Marlene Dewart; Dwayne & Brenda Kabesh; Laura Bridgeman; Karen & Glen Hill & Family; Ron & Kathy Miskew; Ken & Judy Andreson; In Memory of Bill, Margaret, and Janice Norton

New Record $3,652!

Thank You!

The Weekly Reviewʼs Fill the Tree campaign was once again successful, raising a new record $3,652 for the Food Bank and Christmas Hamper campaign.

Above: Eric Anderson, Publisher, poses with an envelope of donations. Thank you to all who came in or mailed a cheque for the tree! Letʼs do it again next year!

New stretcher for Viking Health Centre

Please accept our apologies if any names were missed or handwriting was misread. Late donations past press time will be acknowledged in the new year.

The Viking Health Care Auxiliary is happy to report the obstetrical stretcher has arrived and has been in use at the Viking Health Centre for the past few months. The Auxiliary is very appreciative to the generous donors and community support for the Auxiliary fundraising efforts. Pictured are Kathy Miskew, Auxiliary President; Dr. N. Niemand; Karen Cumming, Auxiliary member; Dr. M. Hagen; Dorothy White, Auxiliary member; and Carley Brausen, RN.

In Loving Memory CHOMIK, Olga June 20, 1929 December 27, 2022 In loving memory of our dear mother, baba and super baba who passed away one year ago.

If yellow roses grow in heaven Lord Please pick a bunch for us Place them in our mother's arms And tell her that they're from us.

Tell her that we love her And when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for a while.

Because remembering her is easy We do it everyday But there's an ache Within our hearts That never goes away.

Forever loved and sadly missed Maurice, Marion, Annette, Audrey and our families

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS We don’t keep a dime. All money goes to the cause!

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 La Crete/Manning - one position Vegreville/Two Hills/Viking - one position Wainwright/Irma/Hardisty/Hughenden/ Edgerton/Consort - one position Wetaskiwin - one position Pincher Creek - one position Nomination forms are now available at Vision Credit Union branch offices.

The deadline for nominations is January 12, 2024.

We see banking differently.

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Viking & District Agricultural Society Annual General Meeting Wednesday January 10 at 7 p.m.

Viking Community Hall New Members Welcome ________________________ LUTEFISK SUPPER Golden Valley Lutheran Church Friday, January 5 @ 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $35 each ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY Contact Muriel at 780-336-2444

Carpet and Upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer backup, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV Cleaning. Call John and Sheri at Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at 780-384-3087

Computer and phone basics.

Tutoring by Tanya Lee. Enhance your skills from home. Patient and tailored lessons. Call 825-966-7713 for personalized assistance.

Limited slots available.

Need to re-order: •Company Forms?

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FOR RENT FOR RENT For Rent in Viking: 3 bedroom house; 2 bathrooms; washer/dryer.

Available immediately. Call 403-4614350. ________________________ For rent in Viking: 4 bedroom house with garage. Available immediately Call 403-4614350 FOR SALE FOR SALE Wheelchair Ramp, aluminum frame - mint condition. $3000 780-895-7458 ________________________ 520 Honda Snow Thrower for sale. Call 780-919-5669 TM49p

COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Caregiver’s Drop-In Group Viking Seniors Centre (5024 53 Ave Viking) Fall Dates: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 10 a.m. to Noon Free of Charge!

•If you are, were, or will soon be a caregiver for a loved one, please join us for a morning of information, discussion, support, and activities •Care recipients welcome to attend with their caregiver •For more information, please contact VBFCSS at 780-3364024 Brought to you in partnership

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Advent at St. Matthew’s historic church Submitted by Viking Historical Society The Viking Historical Society members were pleased with the turnout and overwhelmed by the generosity of those who attended the first Advent Service at St. Matthew’s historic church on Sunday, Dec. 10.

The donations will be put to good use to preserve the church for years to come. Everyone

had a good visit at the Legion afterwards. Some previous members of St. Matthew’s were there to reminisce with current residents of Viking. The kids enjoyed the hot chocolate and everyone enjoyed baking courtesy of Dorothy White, Kyla Lawes, and Elehda Sevcik.

Jeremiah Overland led the services and Shawn Smith gets the credit for organizing them. They used a service that was

in use just after WW1 ended, which gave it an historic element. And as a service for a congregation made up of various religious backgrounds, they enjoyed Christmas hymns sung to different tunes than people these days are used to hearing.

Work on the church will continue in the spring with some roof upgrades, finishing the exterior painting and possibly floor refinishing.

Renovations on the hall began right after Halloween and the Historical Society’s volunteers are busy collecting pictures and artifacts relating to the gas camp and its contribution to Viking’s history.

If anyone has any donations or stories to add to this display, please contact Elehda Sevcik.

This could become an annual event, but it will depend on if there will

be volunteers to run more services. The society would like to hold an

Easter service, but will wait to see how the future unfolds.

Church Services For December 2023

Golden Valley Lutheran Church All are welcome to worship with us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ

Advent Worship Services Sunday Dec 17 & Dec 24 at 10:30 AM Longest Night Service Friday, Dec 22 - 7:00pm at Golden Valley For anyone grieving at Christmas Christmas Eve Worship Services Sunday, December 24 10:30AM – Morning Worship Service 8:00PM - Candlelight Service with Holy Communion Christmas Day Monday, Dec 25 - 10:30am Worship Service with Christmas Carols

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Sunday Service at 9:00 am

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OBITUARIES

Pharis Lorraine Petras

Pharis Lorraine Petras, beloved wife of 56 years, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away in Edmonton on December 12, 2023, at the age of 77.

Pharis is lovingly remembered by her hus-

band (Joseph); three sons, Barry (Wanda), Darrell (Karen), and Matthew, and one daughter, Stacey (Chris); eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother Allan (Norma) and numerous nieces and nephews. Pharis was predeceased by her brother, Ronnie, in 1954; parents, Adolf and Stella; and sister-in-law, Karen Streit.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, December 18, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at the

Holy Heart of Mary, Roman Catholic Church, Viking, Alberta, with Father Jim Corrigan as the Celebrant.

A Committal followed the service at the Viking Cemetery.

The Family requests that donations in memory of Pharis be made to Alzheimer Society of Alberta 10531- Kingsway Ave. Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4K1 Viking Funeral Services 780-336-4842 vikingfuneralservices.ca

Second fireworks display coming New Year’s Eve Patricia Harcourt Editor

A successful fireworks display last year on New Year’s Eve in Viking is being repeated for the upcoming Dec. 31 celebrations.

The event will be held once again on the Cloverlodge Rodeo Grounds at 7 p.m. It is brought to you by the Dad-Bods with special acknowledgement for the “generous donations” by the Viking Lions Club, Viking Elks, and the Cloverlodge Stampede.

“Last year’s show was a huge success and was about 30 minutes long,” said Whitney Meiklejohn, who invited anyone wanting to participate or donate to contact Alan Acadian

by Dec. 21.

In the meantime, she is inviting everyone to

“dress warm, bring the kids and a thermos, and come enjoy the show.”

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Tasty tidbits about eggnog - the quintessential holiday drink Eggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milkand egg-based concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with other flavors and spiked with a favorite spirit when celebrating the holiday season with other adult partygoers.

December is National Eggnog Month, and December 24 is National Eggnog Day. There is no more perfect time of year to learn everything you can about eggnog - all the while sipping a cup of this creamy concoction. Indulge in these festive facts about the beverage, courtesy of Mental Floss, The Fact Site and Tastemade.

• Eggnog likely originated in the medieval period and was known as "posset," a hot, milkbased drink made of spices and wine. Even though posset could be a cocktail, it also was used as a remedy for colds and flu for its soothing properties.

• Milk, eggs and sherry used in the early recipes were difficult to come by, so when eggnog first appeared it was a drink only the wealthy could enjoy.

That changed when eggnog was popularized in the American colonies, where dairy products and liquor were more readily avail-

able.

• Entymologists believe "eggnog" stems from the word "noggin," which refers to small wooden mugs often used to serve strong ale, known by the slang word "nog."

• In the Medieval period, it was risky to drink milk straight because it wasn't pasteurized.

Eggnog contained alcohol so that it would kill off any harmful bacteria in the milk.

• A typical homemade version of eggnog has roughly one egg per serving. However, commercial eggnog is regulated by the FDA and can only contain 1 percent of the product's final weight in egg yolk solids. That stems from fear of raw egg and salmonella.

• President George

Washington apparently enjoyed serving eggnog at Christmas, and even had his own special recipe (see below), according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

• There is no right or wrong alcohol to use when preparing eggnog.

Distilled spirits like rum, sherry, cognac, and whiskey all have produced suitable eggnogs.

• Puerto Rican coquito is a traditional drink that is very similar to eggnog.

• Individuals concerned about eggs or milk in eggnog can enjoy a vegan recipe made from nut milk instead.

Commercially produced vegan eggnog offerings are now more widely available.

• One of the more notable flavors in eggnog comes from the use of nutmeg. Nutmeg

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separate yolks and whites of eggs, add sugar to beaten yolks, mix well. Add milk and cream, slowly beating.

Beat whites of eggs until stiff and fold slowly into mixture. Let sit in cool place for several days.

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Page 20 - Merry Christmas from The Weekly Review, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Remove squares from sugar, butter, cream, corn minutes or until topping Macadamia Cranberry Squares combined. foil. Store in an airtight Add chilled butter and syrup and pancake syrup is bubbly.

Bring a taste of the islands to your home with our Macadamia Cranberry Squares.

Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) flour 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar 3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, chilled and cubed 1 cup (250 mL) packed golden brown sugar 1/3 cup (75 mL) butter 1/4 cup (50 mL) whipping cream 1/4 cup (50 mL) white

corn syrup 2 tbsp (25 mL) mapleflavoured pancake syrup 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped salted roasted macadamia nuts 1 cup (250 mL) dried cranberries Line a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with nonstick foil, leaving a 2 inch (5 cm) overhang.

To prepare crust, place flour and sugar in a food processor; process until

process, using an on/off motion, until mixture forms coarse crumbs.

Press mixture into prepared pan.

Bake at 350ºF (180ºC) for 20 minutes or until light golden.

Meanwhile, to prepare topping, combine brown

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in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, uncovered, for 1 minute.

Remove baking pan from oven. Sprinkle nuts and cranberries over hot crust.

Pour topping over nuts and cranberries.

Continue baking for 15

Cool in pan on a rack.

Using foil as an aid, lift square from pan. Cut into squares.

container in refrigerator for up to 1 week. May be frozen.

Makes 32.

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Spirited Hot Chocolate Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 mL) cocoa 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) salt 4 cups (1 L) homo milk 3/4 cup (175 mL) coffee liqueur 3/4 cup (175 mL) hazelnut liqueur 1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream, whipped

Grated chocolate In a saucepan, whisk together cocoa, sugar and salt until blended.

Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk until smooth.

Slowly pour in remaining 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) milk, whisking until

blended.

Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until mixture comes to a simmer. Simmer gently for 1 minute.

Remove from heat and stir in coffee liqueur and hazelnut liqueur.

Ladle into cups or heavy goblets.

Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate. Serve immediately.

Serves 6.

Cook’s Note: When pouring the hot chocolate mixture into goblets, place a metal spoon in goblet to prevent it from cracking.

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Whipped Shortbread There are many variations of whipped shortbread. This is our favourite version.

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1/2 cup (125 mL) cornstarch 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) flour Candied red or green cherry pieces Using medium speed of an electric mixer, beat butter until creamy.

Add icing sugar and beat until fluffy.

Add cornstarch and flour and beat just until blended.

Drop small spoonfuls of dough 2 inches (5 cm) apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

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May your home be filled with love and laughter throughout the holiday and after!

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May Your Christmas Be Bright With Life’s Greatest Blessings Best wishes and sincere thanks from our family to yours.

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