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Bob Williams performs in Viking
Patricia Harcourt Editor
The Viking Seniors Centre got into the spirit of the holiday season with its annual Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 1.
The event serves to kick off much of the upcoming festivities that take place in Viking later in the week.
The turkey dinner with all the trimmings was prepared and served by Food with Flair Catering and those attending lined up for a festive and hearty meal complete with dessert.
Deb Hill, one of the evening’s organizers, provided an update on the upgrades that have taken place recently at the centre.
The activity room has been painted and the floor re-waxed, and an art project established. The exterior of the building has new siding, and a snooker table re-covered, Other work includes a new furnace installed, a tree stump removed and two benches provided for extra seating.
The centre has many activities now that
include floor curling, chair yoga, a book club, dancing, walking Whist, and Canasta, that run weekly from September to May.
There is also “Bingo for Bars” on the first Friday of every month, she said. And Smear is played every week all year round.
The centre has an open mic music jam every fourth Sunday of the month from September to May.
And she invited everyone to take out a membership or simply join in the fun of participating in a game or program of particular interest to them.
Many also come out to enjoy billiards and shuffleboard, she said:
“The centre has all the amenities and is a lovely venue to rent for events with smaller crowds.”
The evening was capped off with entertainment by Bob Williams on guitar, who was able to create a musical medley of nostalgic and much loved songs for an appreciative audience.
More holiday events are taking place later this week with a Viking Health Centre Auxiliary Christmas
market on Thursday, a Christmas Lights Parade on Main Street and activities at the Carena on Friday evening, as well as a U13 tournament on the weekend.
A table full of people out to enjoy an evening of conversation, food and entertainment at the seniors centre Christmas Dinner.
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Singer/guitarist Bob Williams entertains the audience after the dinner at the Viking Seniors Centre Sunday night.
Minor Hockey Report: five weekend goals for Sawyer Newton
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 U13 Aces (10-2-0) won two road games over the weekend. On Saturday, the team beat Marwayne 7-4 and on Sunday they beat Vegreville 6-2. Scoring over the weekend were; Sawyer Newton (5g), Grady Parsons (1g 1a), William Newton (1g 1a), Anson Banks (3g 2a), Abby Larson (1g), Seth Olsen (1a), Rylan Hryhirchuk (1g), Blake Gross (1a), and Logan Newton (1g 1a). Kaysen Soucy got an assist, and got a win in goal. Rylan Hryhirchuk also got a win in goal.
Irma/Mannville U13 (3-6-1) dropped a 6-3 game in Hughenden on Saturday. Scoring for I/M were; Jeremiah Beer (1g 1a), Parker Anderson, and Jace Christensen. Assists went to; Conall Rue, Nashtyn Pulyk, Bredin Pitre, and Ethan Verreth.
Viking U13 Gas Kings (3-5-2) dropped an 8-3 game at Westlock on Saturday, then lost 4-2 on Sunday at Barrhead. Scoring over the weekend were; Peyton Bird (3g 1a), Tyson Crocker (1g), Kaelen Hakes (1g 1a), and Liam Doucette (1a).
Irma U15 Aces (8-2-0) beat Edgerton/Chauvin 7-1 on the road on Saturday. Scoring for Aces were; Thomas Gilbert (2g 1a), Emmit Fleming (1g 1a), Colten Lawson (2a), Kiefer McLaughlin (1g), Lex Anderson (1g), Laytyn Pulyk (1g), and Owen Allen (1g). Hayden Smith stopped 26 shots for the win.
Driver charged
Patricia Harcourt Editor
An accident that occurred a year ago on Nov. 28, 2023, has resulted in charges being laid currently. And police want to use it as a reminder to slow down for all emergency vehicles - in this case, a tow truck.
A serious motor vehicle collision took place a year ago when a tow truck that was parked on the side of the road with its emergency lights turned on, was struck by another vehicle. Kitscoty police said the operator of the tow truck sustained “life threatening injuries.”
Kitscoty police were assisted by Lloydminister RCMP, along with a collision analyst on scene.
“The investigation revealed that the tow operator had positioned the tilt deck in a ramp position when the accused drove up the ramp, striking the operator,” stated the December 2 press release from the Kitscoty RCMP.
“This tragic collision has changed the life of this individual,” said Corporal Brian Weisbrod of the Kitscoty RCMP, speaking of the tow operator.
“This serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of slowing down to 60 km/hr when passing tow trucks, emergency vehicles, or road maintenance crews with flashing lights.
“This simple action can save lives.”
Cheyanne Morgan, 37, a resident of Luseland, AB, has been charged with dangerous operator of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, and operating a vehicle while prohibited.
Morgan received a summons to appear in court on January 14, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Lloydminster.
On November 25, police received a report of a vehicle that was broken into sometime over the previous few days. Police have no suspects at this time.
Later that morning, police were advised of a person who had concerns for the well being of a family member. Police referred the matter to the Regional Police and Crisis Team for their follow up.
That afternoon, police received complaints from two businesses that had received payment with a counterfeit $100 bill. Police are continuing to follow up on these matters.
That night, police received a report of a possible impaired driver in Viking. The complainant had witnessed the person in question drive away from a facility but was unable to provide a direction of travel. Police made patrols but did not locate the vehicle.
Early on November 26, police received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle that was partially blocking a driving lane on Highway 26 southwest of Viking. Police were unable to make contact with the registered owner so had the vehicle towed as it was a traffic hazard. Police later spoke with the owner and
Patricia Harcourt Editor
With the arrival of winter-like conditions, drivers must use caution while navigating snowy and icy roads.
Alberta RCMP are urging motorists to “please take extra precautions when traveling or consider avoiding travel when conditions include icy roads and blowing snow.”
The past week to 10 days seen this type of weather come to stay in the province. Wintery blast and falling snow, along with seriously low temperatures have been the norm this past week.
RCMP are asking that those driving on the roads remove all snow from the vehicle before each trip to improve visibility.
Allow for extra travel time in poor weather and ensure headlights are working and always on when the vehicle is running.
Ensure that extra space is left between you and the vehicle in front of you, especially on icy roads. And travel with a fully charged cell phone for use during emergencies.
And this bit of advice is important: “Slow down and drive to road conditions.”
“You can be charged with a traffic offence for driving too fast for the conditions,” warn Alberta RCMP.
And another sound piece of advice is to consider carrying an emergency kit in the vehicle truck or cargo space that will include a thermal blanket, extra clothing and underwear, candles ad waterproof matches, a first aid kit, flashlight with extra batteries,
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Abandoned vehicle reported completely blocking driving lane on highway
updated her on the location of her vehicle.
On November 28, police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver in Viking. Police made a patrol of the area and located the person in question. After speaking with the driver, it was determined he was not impaired. The complainant was updated.
That same morning, police were advised of an assault on a youth by another youth. Police spoke with both parties and their parents. It was decided that no charge would be pursued at this time and the subject of the complaint was given a warning regarding his behaviour.
That evening, police received a complaint of an erratic driver westbound on Highway 26. Police were not in a position to intercept the vehicle in question so the complaint was passed on to Tofield RCMP for their follow up.
During this time period police also dealt with several minor traffic collisions involving deer.
As the Christmas season with all of its festivities is upon us, police would like to remind the public to
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booster cables, sand, road salt or kitty litter, and a shovel.
And be prepared for any eventuality by checking road reports at 511.alberta.ca before going out on the highway.
The recommendation comes with the warning: “Conditions can change quickly.”
For those in the community who are grieving at Christmas
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Irma loses in weekend play at home in ECSHL hockey
Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter
Weekend play in the East Central Senior Hockey League saw Provost down Wainwright on Friday in a 9-5 game in Wainwright.
On Saturday, Nov. 30, the Forestburg Flyers travelled to Oyen to take on the Eagles, playing to an 8-2 final for the home team.
Meanwhile the Stettler Imperials travelled to Hughenden to take on the Jets where a wild third period saw the Imperials take home an 11-4 win.
The Sedgewick Sabres headed up to Irma on Saturday, to take on the Aces.
Carter Ortman scored first for Sedgewick, from Dalton Zemanek and Kyle Sanders to take a 1-0 lead. Then Zemanek scored, from Ortman and Trevor Bromby late in the period to make it 2-0 heading into the second.
Sanders scored early in the second to go up 3-0 before Irma’s Paden Jonescu scored on a powerplay to make it 3-1, assisted by Zach Mackay and Taylor Schubada.
A second power play goal 20 seconds later from Irma’s Schubada, from Tell Prior and Mackay, closed the gap to 3-2.
Bradley Russnak tied things up for the Aces, scoring from Mason Holt and Hayden Brandt to make it 3-3 midway through the second.
Clay Lang pulled the Sabres ahead, from Zemanek and Keaton Holinaty on a powerplay to make it 4-3, then Gage Nelson widened Sedgewick’s lead to 5-3 on a goal from Landon Eskra and Curtis McKinlay.
A single powerplay goal in the third period from Ortman, his second of the night, assisted by Dean Brodie and Lang, made it a 6-3 final for the Sabres.
Travis Child got the win in goal for the Sabres; shots were 65-30 for Sedgewick. Austin Prior took the loss in goal for the Aces.
After the weekend’s games, Oyen sits atop the league with 12 points and a 6-0-0 record, with Sedgewick close behind at 10 points and a 5-1-0.
Provost squeaked out third place with nine points and a 4-1-1 record, with the Jets at eight points and 43-0.
Irma and Stettler sit tied for fifth, with six points
each but with the Aces having a game in hand at 2-12 compared to Stettlers 3-3-0 record.
Wainwright and Delburne sit tied for seventh place at four points apiece, both at 2-3-0. Forestburg has two points at 1-5-0, and the Royals sit at 0-4-1 for the season so far.
This coming weekend will see the Jets travel to Wainwright on Friday. On Saturday night, Sedgewick will host the Provost Combines at 8:30 in Sedgewick, and Forestburg will host the Irma Aces at 7:30 in Forestburg. A rare Wednesday game, on Dec. 11, will see Irma and Sedgewick in a rematch, this time in Sedgewick, with an 8:30 start.
By Marjorie Lawson
We extend get well wishes to Rachel Lawson
who is scheduled for knee surgery this week. The Irma Arena was a busy place this weekend with a tournament for U13, U15, and U18 girls’ teams.
The elementary school concert is scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, at 1 p.m. with the band concert to follow on Thursday evening, the
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County councillors question health foundations having to purchase own medical equipment
Patricia Harcourt Editor
Beaver County Council provided funding support to the Tofield and Viking health foundations at council’s regular November 20 meeting.
At the same time as providing praise to the health foundations for their valuable work, the county also questioned why they are buying medical equipment that Alberta Health Services should be providing.
The Health Foundation Support
Policy provides funding based on population census figures.
With 3,873 persons in the Tofield service area, or 66 per cent of the population in Beaver County, the Tofield and Area Health Foundation receives $13,200 of the available $20,000 allotted for the foundations.
The Viking service area has 1,995 of the total 5,868 residents in the county, or 34 per cent of the population, and receives $6,800.
The numbers are based on the 2021 feder-
al census, said Ryan Arndt, general manager of corporate services.
He noted that each foundation provided financial statements. Viking provided a report of the prior year’s projects and the benefit the foundation could receive from the county grant funding.
To that, Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) said he felt there were some items provided by the hospital foundation that Alberta Health Services should be supplying. Listing some items, he
said: “Some of that stuff sounds medical. That should be supplied by AHS.”
But Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) felt that the foundation provides items that are not required but are of benefit to patients.
Williams said it might be an idea to advocate for the hospitals in Tofield and Viking to get more medical supplies and equipment and “the funds from Beaver County could go for other things.”
After Williams’ motion giving funds to the Tofield and Area Health Foundation was passed, his suggestion on advocating on behalf of the health foundations also was acted upon.
Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) made a motion that a letter from the Reeve be written to Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely
regarding the situation in Beaver County where health foundations are purchasing medical items they said AHS should be paying for.
“I think it should be AHS and not that poor health foundation (doing the purchasing),” said Williams. “I’m all for finding out.”
Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) agreed with Williams, stating that funding is slowly going down from the province resulting in “this downloading of equipment” needs onto local foun-
dation boards.
He pointed to equipment like respirators that can adjust to the needs of each patient that he said should be standard equipment in a hospital as they are part of EMS. Instead, funds have to be found outside of AHS for this expensive but valuable piece of equipment.
Council passed the motion to send a letter to the MLA questioning the funding needs for local hospitals, and why AHS does not pay for medical equipment instead of the foundations.
At the Viking Seniors Centre Christmas Dinner held this past Sunday, Deb Hill discusses the upgrades done recently to the Viking seniors Centre and invites everyone to come and participate in the many activities now being held there.
Cst. Jason Wall (second from left) represented the Viking RCMP Detachment at the Christmas Dinner. He sits with a party of friends out to enjoy a meal, socializing and entertainment at the Viking Seniors Centre Sunday night.
Viking Auxiliary 2024 Donations for Hospital
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County amends road maintenance agreement with Tofield
Patricia Harcourt
The county’s road maintenance shared services agreement with the Town of Tofield has been amended.
“It would be nice to look into this every three years,” said Dan Blackie, general manager of infrastructure for Beaver County. “Things just change too much.”
Blackie provided background in his report to council at their November 20 meeting.
An agreement between the county and the Town of Tofield occurred in 2020 for the county to maintain Range Roads 191 ad 192.
“For the last four years, the county has provided the town with both road
maintenance and capital project services,’” Blackie stated.
An inter-municipal meeting held in early October resulted in the parties agreeing to certain changes to the agreement. The Town of Tofield approved an amended agreement on October 28.
Blackie said the costs related to fuel and equipment have risen since the initial agreement was put in place. This has caused “a modest rate increase” on the maintenance portion of the agreement.
“However, despite the increase the yearly maintenance total is slightly less than the last agreement due to the fact that the county has changed its source for winter sand resulting in a superior
but cost effective product,” he explained.
The town has been paying installments on future capital projects but since most of that is now completed, and Blackie suggested the removal of this part of the agreement.
“If future capital projects arise, the work will be considered under the county’s policy for public works services in urban municipalities,” he said, noting that what has already been accumulated as a credit would be applied to the next project.
Other changes included removing a redundant section on repairs or upgrades and consolidating that section into another called “Upgrades,” and “adjusted to ensure all items were captured in one section.”
Also a dust control section was added to the Range Road 192, which Blackie said “would be invoiced upon request and paid at the rate of dust control for that particular year.”
Once both parties have endorsed the amended agreement, it will take effect on January 1 of the next year.
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Competition begins for local decorating contests
Kari Janzen
Local Christmas decorating contests are being held all across Beaver County, for rural residents as well as people living in the Town of Tofield and the Villages of Holden and Ryley. Tofield’s residential and commercial contest kicked off with the start of their annual Winterfest weekend on Friday, Nov. 29.
Individuals are able to vote for their top three favourite decorated homes and businesses until Friday, Dec. 20, on the Tofield Winterfest page on social media, by email, or by filling out a form at the Town Office.
Councillors from the Village of Ryley will be the judges of who wins the municipality’s holiday lights contest, choosing three residential winners and three business winners on
Tuesday, Dec. 17.
In both categories, first place will be awarded $100, second place will receive $50, and third place will win $25.
In the Village of Holden, homes and businesses must be registered by Friday, Dec. 13, and will be judged on Friday and Saturday Dec. 20 and 21.
There are three prizes for residential, one for commercial, one grand prize, and all other participants will also receive a prize.
First place in the residential category will win $80, second place will collect $60, and third place will pocket $40. The winning business will gain $25 and the grand prize winner will take home $100.
“All the prizes are in Greenbucks so it can be spent in Holden, sponsored by the Economic Development
Committee,” Village of Holden administrative assistant Amber Kostyk said.
Beaver County is holding their fourth annual holiday decorating contest, which started Sunday, Dec. 1. Submissions must be made before midnight on New Years Eve, Dec.
31, and the winners will be announced at the first council meeting in the new year. Three winners in each of the five divisions will be named, and the homes or businesses receiving first prize will win $250, the second place prizes are $150, and the third prize winners will be awarded
with $100.
“Participation is open to everyone residing or operating a business in rural Beaver County. Let’s make our rural community shine bright with festive cheer. Show off your creativity and community pride!”
Beaver County’s website says.
Entries can be made by emailing the County, or filling out the online form on their website.
“Judging will be based on ‘curb appeal’ as viewed from the road only. Therefore, only those decorations located in the front of the property may be entered,” the rules state.
Tofield home dog breeding facility request denied, homeowner permitted to keep extra dogs
Kari Janzen
In mid-October a Tofield resident submitted a written request asking Tofield Town Council to consider allowing her to run a dog breeding operation out of her home, and to harbour five adult dogs. As per the Land Use Bylaw her breeding facility request was denied during the regular council meeting on Monday, October 28.
“The only district in which an animal breeding and boarding facility is allowed is the URurban reserve district,” the Town of Tofield’s Development and Planning Contact Laraine Stuart said in email correspondence with the Town.
“Because there is a use definition that specifically identifies a ‘breeding facility,’ any activity that meets this definition is classified as such and is only allowed where the use is listed. So, this request to have breed dogs in the R-LD district could not be considered even as a Home Business,” she said.
Council also directed the resident to license three of the dogs, the Town’s maximum under the animal control bylaw, and write another request to be permitted to continue to house the two additional dogs, which was discussed at the next meet-
“The definition for this use means ‘a development used for the breeding, boarding, and training of domestic animals overnight or for periods greater than 24 hours.’ Typical uses are kennels and pet boarding establishments.
ing on Monday, November 25.
“We have been able to establish that the five dogs have been in this residence for roughly four years,” Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Edwards said.
Councillor Norm Martineau asked if any of the dogs were licensed before the initial request was made and Edwards said no.
“Not for the current year. They have been in the past, but there has been a lapse,” he said.
CAO Cindy Neufeld said the Town has not received any complaints about the dogs.
Martineau suggested that the bylaw be amended to include that if Council were to approve requests such as this, to allow residents more dogs than the bylaw states, that
they would have to pay an additional fee for being over the limit.
“What I would like to see, and I know that it is not in our bylaw, but I think that they should start paying a premium,” he said.
Neufeld agreed, and said it couldn’t be implemented for the current case for this year, but said bringing back the animal control bylaw would be a great idea.
The amount the premium would cost will be further discussed at a future meeting, but suggestions of double, two and a half, or three times the cost of one dog license ($30) were mentioned.
“I just think that, because there is the potential of having our peace officer more involved with somebody like this, which is
in turn costing the residents more money, and so in this case they should start having to pay a premium on those dogs number four and five,” Martineau said.
“And it also would maybe discourage others from getting extra dogs,” Neufeld said.
Mayor Deb Dueck said she would have concerns with approving the request if the dogs had been complained about numerous times.
“I would be more concerned if they were misbehaved dogs or the neighborhood was talking about (excessive) barking all the time,” she said.
Councillor Brenda Chehade moved that the over limit of the two dogs be allowed under certain conditions.
“Should an animal pass away, it cannot be
replaced by another animal; all bylaw regulations must be followed regarding noise and nuisance; should complaints be lodged, the animals MAY be requested to be removed from the residence; all five animals must be licensed each year; no further requests for additional animals will be approved; and the maximum allowable limit per residence is three dogs,” the motion from the November 25 unapproved meeting minutes reads. Council also decided to direct administration to bring back amendments to the bylaw regarding premiums for those who have been permitted to house more than three dogs. Council voted in favour of the motion, 4-1, with Martineau against, and it was carried.
PHOTO KARI JANZEN
John and Sylvia Piwowar, who live at the corner of Highway 14 and Secondary Highway 855 by Holden, were Beaver County's third place winners in 2023.
Royal Purple’s Festival of Trees sets up for Viking Christmas celebration
Dawn Hodgins
Royal Purple and nine other groups set up the Festival of Trees in the Carena lobby on Sunday afternoon. We have coordinated with the Town of Viking to present special Christmas cheer. Each tree has a box for food bank collection.
People are being invited to help fill the box at their favourite trees. Watch for a way to judge the most favourite tree.
The Viking/Holden Food Bank tree display shows a list of needed items to fill their shelves. And the Legion has a beautiful tree with lots of red maple leaves and Canadian flags.
Debbie’s Country Florals tree is a home constructed model dressed in a red shirt, white bobbled necklace and flowing green branches skirt. Viking Dance Inspirations have about 40 purple ornaments displaying dancers’ names.
The Preschool tree was construct-
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
ed with long chains to wrap the tree and each student will be personally place an ornament on it.
The kids are also invited to check out the tree for special ornaments to take home and paint for the display.
The Royal Purple tree is splendidly decorated in purple and white, along with treasured deer standing on either side of it.
The Historical Society tree has a golden theme with sliced oranges allover it. Cloverlodge represents the true west in a cowboy theme, complete with horseshoes, bells and pinecones. The tree is real.
Three members of Viking School Council decorated a beautiful tree with white and blue. Tinsel to follow!
We appreciate Samantha at the town office as she will put up two town trees.
It was a great start to the festive season. Come in and enjoy the trees!
CHRISTMAS Crossroads at the MainStreetKillam
FREE KIDS MOVIE LIVING ROOM THEATRE 2 PM PICTURES WITH SANTA LIVING ROOM THEATRE 4-6:30 PM festival OF trees/gingerbread display
Killam Chamber of Commerce Presents EXPLORE OUR GIFT GUIDE FOR INSPIRATION From one-of-a-kind finds to
LIVING ROOM THEATRE 4-7PM, Vote for your favourite - proceeds to Food Bank PARADE OF LIGHTS 7PM COOKIE DECORATING FCAL 4-7 PM LETTERS TO SANTA & FOOD BANK DROP-OFF ATB 5-7PM family christmas crafts KILLAM LIBRARY 4:30-6:30PM BONFIRE HOSTED BY A2Z SAFETY BESIDE GUARDIAN DRUGS 5-8PM faCE PAINTING BALL FAMILY DENTAL 5:30-7PM CHRISTMAS GOODIES KILLAM SENIORS CENTRE 5-7PM hot chocolate THE COMMUNITY PRESS 5-7PM
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING AT SELECT BUSINESSES ‘TIL 7PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
craft fair COMMUNITY HALL 10AM - 3PM festival OF trees/gingerbread display
LIVING ROOM THEATRE 10-3, Vote for your favourite - proceeds to Food Bank Pentecostal youth choir CONCERT 6PM LIVING ROOM THEATRE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - ADMISSION BY DONATION
Expanded nurse practitioner role ‘a game-changer’ for health care, says UCP MLA
George Lee
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Tens of thousands of rural Albertans are already benefiting from improved health care access thanks to an expanded role for nurse practitioners, Livingstone-Macleod MLA Chelsae Petrovic told the Alberta legislature recently.
“This program is a game-changer for our health care system,” said Petrovic, the UCP’s parliamentary secretary for health workforce engagement.
Petrovic said rural and remote areas like Coaldale, Consort and Two Hills have seen 33 nurse practitioners accepted since Alberta first sought applications for the program. So far it’s provided access to “vital primary health care” for 30,000 Albertans.
Speaking to the legislative assembly Nov. 21, Petrovic estimated another 21,000 Albertans would benefit soon. Of 67 applications received since the program launched in April, 56 have been approved.
The Nurse Practitioner Care Program increases the compensation of successful applicants, requires that they’re available for after-hours work and allows them to see patients independently. They can operate their own practices or work in teams, offering services based on their scopes of practice, training and expertise. The province first announced the program and $15 million in funding late last year.
Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with extra education and experience, enabling them to diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications and perform some procedures.
In April the province estimated that 700,000 Albertans were not attached to a primary health care provider.
Participants in the program may also be eligible for support under Alberta’s Rural, Remote and Northern Program, which incentivizes medical practices in underserved areas. The practitioner program also reserves spots for participants serving First Nations or Métis settlements.
Petrovic’s comments come as the UCP continues to face criticism in the legislature over the delivery of health care, midway through a major restructuring of Alberta Health Services into “four fully integrated” provincial health agencies. Two agencies are established so far — Recovery Alberta and Primary Care Alberta.
The two sides of the house clash regularly over wait times, shortages of physicians and surgeons, the decision to restructure, reducedhours access to emergency rooms, and the number of Albertans without a family doctor. The NDP sometimes puts the estimate of doctorless Albertans at nearly one million.
Albertans can also simply listen to the town halls in real time via the same website without registering.
Meanwhile, the UCP continues to highlight
as a major success story the Nurse Practitioner Care Program and the professionals who have taken advantage of it.
“This government is grateful for the dedication of our nurse practitioners, who are playing a critical role in strengthening health care for Albertans,” said Petrovic, who worked in health care as a licensed practical nurse before entering provincial politics.
“I am proud to say the nurse practitioner primary care program is the right step to ensuring all Albertans can receive the care when and where they need it.”
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
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?
•Be bondable
•Have a positive credit rating
•Must be considered an active credit union member exemplified through monthly transaction account
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:
•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
•Provide an updated
•Submit an application for nomination (supported by five members)
4. Work in co-operation with Vision CU executive management
Nominations are now being accepted for the Board of Directors of Vision Credit Union Ltd.
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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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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas A Christmas Pagent & Concert at the Sedgewick SDA Church December 7 at 6 p.m. Luncheon to Follow Everyone Welcome!
Killam/Forestburg Baptist Church Christmas Banquet Sunday, December 8 at the Killam Community Hall Doors open at 5 p.m. Supper at 5:30 p.m Concert at 6:30 p.m. with Daddy-Daughter roots duo Ben and Jessica Crane For tickets please call 780-385-3607
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Large, non-smoking 2 Bedroom Apartment in Killam. Call Chuck 780-263-7290
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19. Americans’ “uncle” 20. Cassia tree
22. Surround
23. Crisp and Pebbles are two
25. A sudden very loud sound
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27. Disadvantage
28. Corpuscle count (abbr.)
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35. Upstate NY city
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44. Prohibit
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50. 5 iron
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53. Scandinavian surname
55. Follows sigma
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40. Period after sunrise and before sunset
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44. Asian country
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47. Cool!
49. Shrill, wailing sound
51. A baglike structure in a plant or animal
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60. Decorate a cake with frosting
61. Videocassette recorder
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Parcel #1 - Consisting of the SE 36-53-18 W4M
Being 160 Acres M/L
Pasture Land Fence with Page Wire, Single Strand Barb Wire & A Dug Out.
Located North of Hwy #16 on Rge Rd 180 for 5 Kms. West Side of the Road
Unreserved Real Estate Sale for Garth & Darlene Fleming
Sale Starts December 6th & Closes on December 9th, 2024
Holden, Alberta
Directions: From Hwy 14 Go 3 1/2 Miles South On Rg Rd 163, West 1/2 Miles to Corner of Twp Rd 490 & Rg Rd 164
Selling A Beautiful Half Section Of Mixed Farm Land Located Just South of Holden Parcel #1 - Consisting Of the NW-33-48-16-W4M - Being 160 Acres
M/L - Beautiful, Mostly Open Land Currently Having 63 Acres Cultivated, 97 Acres being Pasture Land & Few Trees with a Creek Running Through The North East Corner. Surface Lease Road & Lease Site That Currently Has A Yearly Revenue of $3600.00/Year. With Some Work There Is An Opportunity For Many Of the Pasture Acres To Become Cultivated.
Parcel # 2 - Consisting Of The SW-33-48-16-W4M - Being 160 Acres
M/L - Beautiful, Mostly Open land, Currently Having 50 Acres Cultivated, 110 Acres Being Pasture Land & A Few Trees, Dug Out, Also A Former Yard Site. Quarter Is Fenced & Cross Fenced, With Some Work There Is An Opportunity For Many Of The Pasture Acres to Become Cultivated.
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Parcel #2 - Consisting of the NW 7-55-17 W4M
Being 148.95 Acres M/L
Currently Seeded to Alfalfa, New 4 Strand Barb Wire Fence Around the Perimeter of the Property. Beautiful Mostly Open Quarter that does have a Subdivision out the NW Corner, a Good Shelter Belt, Ample Wildlife, Does Have a Few Sloughs That Would Work as a Water Sources, on the SE Corner of TWP Rd 552 & Rge Rd 180
Located 8.7 Kms North of Hwy #15, 20 Kms North of Hwy #16, East Side of the Road.
Parcel #3 - Consisting of the SW 25-55-18 W4M Being 160 Acres M/L
Seeded to Alfalfa/Grass, Can be Hay/Pasture Land, Old Yard Site, One Flat Bottom Grainary, New 4 Strand Barb Wire. Located On the Corner of Rge Rd 181 & Hwy 29 with 1/2 a Mile of Hwy. Frontage
Parcel #4 - Consisting of the SE 35-55-18 W4M
Being 160 Acres M/L
A Very Nice Open Quarter with Dugouts, Brand New 4 Strand Barb Wire Fence, Seeded to Alfalfa/Grass, Excellent Hay or Pasture Land.
Located 1.7 Kms North of Hyw #29 on Rge Rd 181
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The KYB Co. shows off its tree and “skelly kids” for the festival of trees display.
The Viking Legion decorates its tree in the red and white colours of the Canadian flag.
Debbie’s Country Florals has a red shirt topping off the tree with while flowers adorning its front.
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enters week 3, there’s never been a better time to consider advertising in our As Post enters week 3, there’s never been a to in our
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Let us replace your company’s Christmas Cards this year!
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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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