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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

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Wheat Kings look to sweep Lloydminster in playoff series

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The Killam Jr. B Wheat Kings lead the Lloydminster Bandits 3-0 in the best-of-seven quarter finals for the North Eastern Junior B Hockey League playoffs. See full story Page 10.

DaysArts long-awaited season starts with powerful and moving performance ‘Prisoner of Tehran’ Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Daysland’s Palace Theatre was the setting for Prisoner of Tehran last Wednesday, Feb. 9.

As the opening performance in DaysArts 2022 Concert series, it packed a big punch.

Prisoner of Tehran is based off an award-winning memoir of the same name by Marina Nemat, and represents her terrifying experience as a teenager in Iran in the late ‘70s as that country underwent a revolution, as the Shah fled the country and was succeeded by Ayatollah Khomeini.

As a Christian teenager, Nemat enjoyed a happy and carefree childhood, and was a normal teenager experiencing the same

things as her western counterparts.

With the revolution in Iran, Nemat saw her freedoms destroyed, one by one, and was eventually imprisoned at age 16, where she endured unspeakable conditions and even torture. As her friends were executed, Nemat was saved only because one of her prison guards wanted to marry her.

Cynthia Croker played the role of Nemat during the evening, telling her story as though Croker had lived it herself.

The Motus O dance group, represented Wednesday by four dancers dressed in black, wove in and around Nemat’s story in a powerful performance that brought a tear to more than one

eye at its conclusion.

It’s a story worth telling, and worth hearing, made more powerful and more dramatic in the way it is presented.

The audience was left with a single message; to be kind, to let love guide your actions in the face of evil and injustice.

The performance was followed by a short question and answer period by Motus O lead Jack Langenhuizen and Croker.

The series will continue on Thursday, Feb. 24, on a more light hearted note as DaysArts welcomes Sarah Hagen in her onewoman musical comedy.

Cynthia Croker of Motus O played the role of Marina Nemat during Wednesdayʼs performance ʻPrisoner of Tehran.ʼ

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Province turns to pharmacies for vaccines, test kits Leslie Cholowsky Editor

After widespread supply challenges were hampering the distribution of rapid testing kits in Alberta, Health Minister Jason Copping announced Thursday, Feb. 10, that 2.5 million tests had been distributed to Alberta pharmacies and AHS locations.

Copping said that 633 pharmacies have now signed up and are distributing tests to the public.

Every Albertan is eligible to receive one free test kit every 14 days through the current program.

Copping said that the Province will discontinue using rural AHS sites for

test kit distribution, but added that some sites may still have supplies on hand.

He said the current program of distributing free test kits will be reevaluated at the end of February.

According to ab.bluecross.ca, two Flagstaff County pharmacies are distributing antigen test kits: Guardian Drugs in Killam, and Hardisty Community Drug Mart in Hardisty. Note that the testing kits are a high-demand item, and availability is not guaranteed.

As far as vaccines, for anyone looking for a first, second, or booster shot, Daysland Pharmacy is the

FRESS signs mutual aid agreement with Forestburg Leslie Cholowsky Editor

As at Jan. 1 the Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services Society (FRESS) became operational with every municipality in Flagstaff County except for Forestburg.

Forestburg has not withdrawn from FRESS, but has requested more information before signing the FRESS Master Agreement and Bylaws.

While waiting for that information FRESS and Forestburg have signed a mutual aid agreement to

provide emergency services within Flagstaff County effective Feb. 1.

only pharmacy in the county doing vaccinations.

Each kit contains five rapid tests.

Instructions and videos on how to use the rapid test kits are available through alberta.ca/rapidtesting-at-home.aspx#

Lougheed Field House Vaccine passports no longer required for events or rentals!

Free Drop-In Basketball Thursdays at 7 pm Open to all ages, but those aged 15 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

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LETTERS

Reader: Kenney’s contradictory REP decisions Dear Editor: Many Albertans are thinking that Kenney is merely trying to placate the Covid-protesting Truckers at the Coutts border... to gain votes, with his Feb. 8 announcement regarding his scrapping the “REP” (Restrictions Exemption Program).

He has offered them a “SOP...” which apparently has had absolutely no impact on their protesting! The Coutts bordercrossing remains blocked! How dare he try to buy their votes/support with this cheap shot?

Kenney's scrapping of REP is not based on Science nor COVID facts!

He said, he “Does not believe the program can serve any useful purpose going forward...” (Global news.ca).

We do not care what Kenney “believes” We want Provincial decisionmaking to be governed by relevant facts!

Consider the following: 1. Despite high COVID-19 case counts and the recorded 39 COVID-19 deaths last Monday, Kenney makes his REP announcement the following day, which appears on that same page as these deaths (i.e. Global News (READ MORE)).

WHAT was he thinking? He said, “It [REP] is no longer an effective tool ...no longer needed.”

But, on the other hand, he also said, “REP has made a huge difference... It has saved many lives.”

How do Albertans make sense of those seemingly contradictory statements?

2. Kenney explained that this REP, implemented September 2021, was brought in “to prevent a catastrophe... and get vaccination rates up (from the then 68 per cent, to the 87 per cent rate now.)

This REP decision reminds us somewhat of Kenney's knee-jerk Stampede opening up decision, and his earlier (flawed) announcement that he “crushed COVID!” But, Kenney also tells us that “rurally” Albertans are only 30 to 40 per cent vaccinated (only with one dose?)

So what makes him think this “catastrophe” is now over? He must be totally disregarding Alberta's vast rural population!

The end of January to Feb. 9 data (readily available to Kenney) shows Alberta with 512,765 confirmed COVID19 cases, and 1,363 new cases, with 3,718 deaths. This COVID-19 “catastrophe” (as he called it) is not over!

3. Health Minister Copping informed Albertans (on Wednesday, Feb. 9, the day after Kenney's announcement) that “Only 500,000 of the 16 million rapid antigen tests promised by Ottawa have arrived, and that the balance of the 10 million from private suppliers is also tied up in delays and global supply chain bottlenecks” (CBC NEWS).

These shortfalls would indicate that much less testing will be going on in Alberta! Less testing equals the lower case counts that Kenney is claiming... and counting on!

4. The timing of Kenney's REP announcement is also of obvious importance! Kenney is making his REP move before Alberta's March school break, when so many Albertans travel and take vacations.

Hence, Kenny can ignore the predictable COVID march break case spike! ...and thereby avoid having to enforce travel restrictions during this time (which, in the past, caused him so much grief and embarrassment!)

5. Additionally, even the reported Case-Counts now being (sporadically) released are not reliable since there is no longer any tracing, and especially since there is a huge decrease in COVID testing, those numbers no longer reflect even the in-school case counts, because students [and teachers?] have been given “self-test kits, which they may or may not be using, and may or may not be reporting. Plus the symptomatic nor asymptomatic-public is no longer being tested either, only healthcare workers (and the “vulnerable”?) are now being tested... which does not reflect accurate

incidence of COVID in the general public.

CBC has been posting a regular EDITOR'S NOTE since January 2022. It says: Daily case counts have never been perfect, but at this point in the Omicron-driven wave, they're a deeply flawed metric.

Throughout the pandemic, the case counts have been based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing done by provincial bodies like Alberta Health Services, but those testing protocols have shifted to prioritize high-priority groups and people in high risk settings, like health-care workers. So there are likely to be thousands of cases going untested, or tested but not reported, since there is no system for cataloging at-home rapid antigen tests.

As a result, CBC News will de-emphasize case counts in our coverage, in favour of data and metrics that experts now say are more

Re: Damien Kurek: “Attack on the Oil and Gas Industry” Dear Editor: Where does M.P. Damien Kurek get his idea that the oil and gas industry is under attack, as per his most recent mail-out?

The Government's continuous subsidizing of oil and gas AND their pipelines, has cost Albertans and Canadians billions!!

Yet, when Kurek lists key issues, which he says he “is hoping to address in Parliament...” his third one is what he calls an “attack on the oil and gas industry.”

Damien Kurek states that these industries are “an essential part of our lives and economy,” and tells us how grateful he is for these industries “keeping Canadians warm.” He further says this industry “deserves our support.” Fair enough. However, none of these remarks support his opening sentence about oil and gas industries being “attacked.”

His following statements, “This industry deserves our support, and Trudeau's carbon tax needs to go,” also say absolutely nothing to enlighten the reader as to how or why Kurek feels oil and

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Both Trudeau and Kenney have provided billions in subsidies (both Federal and Provincial) for pipelines, and roughly $11.5 billion for upgrades.

For example, Trudeau/the Federal Government provided Petro Canada with about $10.5 Billion to buy-up various oil companies... and then subsequently sold Petro Canada for only about $3.8 Billion. (... Canadians took that loss!)

How can Kurek flatly state that our oil and gas industries are being “attacked?”

Where did he get that idea from? And, what data does he use to support that opinion?

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Sedgewick author publishes another book Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com

Some of you may remember when I mentioned that Katy Freadrich, nee Spiller, had published her book “The COVID Kitchen Cookbook.” She's done it again and published another book. This one is called “Pregnancy Journal.” It's a week-by-week journal to track the special time in your life and a keepsake for your babe.

Including monthly, weekly, and daily calendars to help you track doctor appointments, water intake, moods, symptoms, and much more. It's available on Amazon. Congratulations on publishing another book!

The 7th annual Bergie Tourney has come and gone. A few less Bergums but they had some new recruits.

The family thanks everyone who came out, helped organize, volunteered, and donated in honor of Del Bergum.

Branch 55 is looking for live music for every Friday night in Sedgewick.

Anyone who is interested in playing Friday nights or other nights please contact them. It could be anything from a single guitar to a full band.

Sedgewick Minor Ball AGM is having their AGM on Feb. 23 at the Sedgewick Curling Lounge. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Sedgewick Lake Park has an exciting announcement. This year you'll be able to book campsites as of March 1. Make sure to

check out their online booking system.

Sedgewick Curling Club is hosting a Stick Spiel March 18 and 19. It’ll have two-person team entry for three games. It includes muffins and coffee, lunch and supper.

Flagstaff County invites you to nominate a deserving farm family from within Flagstaff County for the prestigious 2022 Farm Family Awards.

These awards recognize families who best represent the values of the family farm within their rural community.

Alliance Women’s Institute celebrating 125 year milestone Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com

There's a red crock pot that was left at the community hall, probably some time ago.

Several members of the morning coffee group went down to the ski hill on Saturday morning and

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enjoyed watching the skiers. It was such a beautiful day. We enjoyed our coffee and several stayed for lunch.

There were 21 in the congregation on Sunday, that's a pretty good turnout for this time of year. Carson Ryner was our worship leader. The sermon was about the Fishers of Men. The Arena Committee has scheduled a spaghetti See ALLIANCE P12

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FORESTBURG / STROME Beautiful 21ac, 5bdrm home, Workshop, Machine Shed on Hwy13!

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2 acres of land in town of Sedgewick, Water/Sewer on property!

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PROVOST Big Beautiful 2000sqft Home, 2 garages, on 1/4acre lot in Provost!

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Provost Home 4bedroom/3bath, 2 Car Garage in Great Location!

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Minor Hockey Report: Impressive hat-tricks for Parker Clark and Jake Grant Kerry Anderson These are some of the results from the Northern Alberta Interlock Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the website, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.)

Battle River U11 Female Knights dropped a 12-2 game against Lloydminster at Killam Arena on Saturday. Abby Galletly scored both BR goals, unassisted.

Battle River U13 Female Knights lost a 3-0 game against Irma Aces on Friday. The next day, BR tied St. Paul 2-2. BR led 2-1 in the third period until St. Paul scored with only 4:45 remaining. Emma Galletly (1g 1a) and Kate MacKinnon scored for BR. Maddison Eckstrand stopped 33 shots to preserve the tie.

Emma Galletly leads the league in scoring with 31 points in 15 GP (27g 4a).

Maddison Eckstrand is second in the league with a 1.86 GAA, .920 save percentage and 3 shutouts.

Battle River U15 Female Knights (11-5-2) won a 2-1 game over Kitscoty on Feb. 6 at Sedgewick Wild Rose Co-op Rec. Centre. With the teams tied at one, BR’s Caylin Brumwell scored with 2:33 remaining for the winner. Emma Tuftin also scored for BR, while Paige Zimmer and Erika Zimmer picked up assists. Grace Kells made 23 saves for the win.

On Saturday on the road, BR lost a 5-2 game against Lakeland. Caylin Brumwell and Cabrie Tanton both scored for BR. Surai Thomson and Brooklyn Blatz picked up assists.

On Sunday at Sedgewick, BR skated to a 3-3 tie with Vermilion. Emma Tuftin, Paige Zimmer, and Surai Thomson scored for BR, while Avery Dolany and Cabrie Tanton picked up assists. Grace Kells made 27 saves between the pipes.

Battle River U18 Female Knights (4-7-3) dropped a 30 game at Vermilion on Feb. 6. On Sunday at Sedgewick, BR rebounded with a 3-2 win over Dewberry. BR was losing 2-1 entering the third, scoring the tying goal early in the frame and the winner with only 5:52 remaining.

Rylee Zimmel scored all three goals for BR to earn the hat trick. Julie Anderson (2a) and Breanna Anderson picked up assists. Abby Krys made 14 saves for the win in goal. Rylee Zimmel

is second in league scoring with 30 pts in 13 GP (17g 13a).

Battle River U11 Knights (8-3-2) tied Wabasca 4-4 on Saturday at Killam Arena.

Duncan Kueber, Parker Clark, Jacob Kinzer, and Hudson Sparrow all scored for BR. No assists were issued. Gavin Leslie made 25 saves in goal. On Sunday at Sedgewick, BR won a 12-4 game against Wabasca.

Parker Clark (3g 2a) and Jake Grant (3g 1a) both had hat tricks for BR. Other scorers were; Jacob Kinzer (2g 1a), Luke Freadrich (1g 1a), Hudson Sparrow (1g 1a), Jordan Cherowka (2a), Duncan Kueber (1g), Kasey Miller (1g), and Kale Cherowka (1a). Gavin Leslie got the win in goal.

Thunderstars U11 (3-103) dropped two games over the weekend. On Saturday at Daysland, Whitecourt beat the home team 4-2. TS got to within a goal in the third, but Whitecourt scored late to put the win away. Lane Bjorge scored both TS goals with Layne Zimmer picking up an assist. On Sunday at Camrose, TS lost a close 3-2 road game. Down 3-0 in the third frame, TS’s Lane Bjorge scored two goals to make the final minutes exciting.

Battle River-1 U13 Knights (2-9-5) dropped an 8-3 game at Thorsby on Saturday. Bradley Skoberg (2g) and Griffin Thomson scored for BR. Alexander Clark

and Ty Cherowka picked up assists.

Thunderstars U13 (11-22) beat Bashaw 6-3 on Feb. 6 at Daysland Arena. Luke Stang (2g 3a) had a five point game. Other scorers were; Wyatt Berkey (1g 2a), Levi Robbins (2g), Logan McNabb (2a), Keelor Weiss (2a), and Jax Strauss (1g).

Ethan Neufeld stopped 36 shots for the win in goal. TS were scheduled to play at Camrose on Saturday, but no score was posted by the deadline at noon on Monday.

Battle River-1 U15 Knights (5-12-1) beat Camrose at Killam Arena on Feb. 6, 6-4 with Brody Wallner scoring five times. Ethan Clark scored the other BR goal. Assists went to; Lucas Docksteader (3a), Andrew Lassu (2a), Caleb Urquhart, Keaton Johnson, David Ruzicka, and Hayden Hogman. Kohen Leslie got the win in goal. On Sunday in Camrose, BR-1 dropped a 50 game.

Battle River-2 U15 (9-5-3) were scheduled to play at Camrose on Sunday, but no score was posted by the deadline on Monday at noon.

Thunderstars U15 (5-8-5) lost an 8-0 game against Bashaw on Feb. 5 at Forestburg Arena. The next day at Daysland, TS dropped Vegreville 3-2. Wacey Todd (1g 1a) got the winner in the third period. Other scorers were; Lukas Strauss (1g 1a), and Evan Barber. Assists

went to; Logan Porter, Noah Zimmer, Noah Brady, and Trenton Volk.

Battle River U18 Knights (7-7-1) got back to back 6-3 wins over Athabasca on the weekend. On Saturday at Sedgewick, BR was down 31 after one before putting in the next five goals. On Sunday at Killam, BR scored early and cruised. Scoring over the weekend for BR were; Adam Child (1g 4a), Keegan McArthur (2g 2a), Easton Mann (1g 3a), Branston Freadrich (2g 2a), Brett Gagnon (3g 2a), Kobi

Lefsrud (2g 2a), Joshua Arndt (1g 1a), Flynn Wallace (1a), and Skylar Wallner (1a). Kailum Grove got both wins in goal, making 56 saves.

Battle River-2 U18 (10-61) won a 5-3 game against Winfield on Saturday at Killam Arena. With the game tied 3-3 nearing the middle of the third frame, BR scored two before the end of the period. Scoring for BR were Jacob Lazarick (1g 2a), Brody McDowell (2g), Cooper Bahm (1g 1a), Terrence Johnson (1g 1a), and

Taylor Johnson (1a). Lincoln Muirhead got the win in goal. On Sunday at Sedgewick, BR beat Maskwacis 11-1 with Aiden Borgel scoring four and picking up eight points.

Craig Borth (3g 2a), and Brody McDowell (3g 1a) both got hat tricks. Assists went to; Taylor Johnson (1g 2a), Preston Skoberg (3a), Terrence Johnson (2a), Cooper Bahm (1a), Teague Wallace (1a), Lucas Backen (1), and Jacob Lazarick (1a).

Lincoln Muirhead got the win between the pipes.

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Census numbers show Flagstaff population in decline from 2016; Czar sees big increase Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Statistics Canada recently released the results of the 2021 Census, showing updated population counts for all regions of the country.

According to the 2021 figures collected in the census, only one Flagstaff County municipality saw growth since 2016, the Village of Alliance, whose population grew from 159 to 164, a 4.4 per cent increase.

Heisler saw the biggest drop in population, from 160 in 2016 to 135 in 2021, over 15 per cent; followed by Lougheed, whose 2021 population came in at

225, compared to 261 five years earlier.

Overall Flagstaff County saw the smallest change, from 3,728 to 3,694, less than one per cent.

The Town of Hardisty, too, changed little, from 554 to 548, just 1.1 per cent different.

Statistics Canada reports that the number of Canadians living in urban centres increased by about half a percent over the past five years, with nearly three in four Canadians choosing urban settings.

While COVID-19 had an impact on urban populations, urban Albertans didn’t stray too far from home, with Cochrane and Airdrie

showing the largest rate of growth among small urban centres. Beaumont and Canmore also made the list of top growth centres.

Six Alberta municipalities were among the country’s centres showing the biggest population decline between 2016 and 2021, including Athabasca County, Lac la Biche County, Brazeau County, Barrhead County, Vermilion River County, and Yellowhead County.

StatsCan says, “Recent economic conditions help explain why several Alberta municipalities had among the highest population declines nationally. In particular, lower oil prices

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and higher unemployment in the province from 2016 to 2021 preceded the slowdown of population growth.” In comparison, only two Alberta communities were in the top 25 with the greatest population decline in the 2016 census.

While Statistics Canada’s Census information is valuable, it is important to note that it doesn’t always paint a true picture of population trends in every municipality.

Because there is such a long period between census taking, often times the comparison between 2016 and 2021 doesn’t paint a true picture.

For instance, while a town or village may be down overall, it doesn’t necessarily reflect current population growth.

A centre may have seen an initial drop after the 2016 census, but may be trending towards growth since, something that isn’t reflected by just comparing the two population figures.

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Despite complex healthcare issues in rural and regional Albertan communities, your teams continue to rise to the challenge of medical education, supporting your communities and looking toward the future.

Your dedication to our students is integral to the development of a health professions workforce able to respond to the needs of your communities.

We also extend our gratitude to your community as a whole; you welcome these student doctors into the richness of rural life. Without your kindness and acceptance, our junior colleagues would not have received such a valuable and memorable experience. We greatly appreciate and look forward to your continued support and partnership in the future.

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In a regular COVID-19 update, Health Minister Jason Copping explained more about the Province’s decision to start removing restrictions.

Copping referred to a recent poll he had seen showing 57 per cent of Albertans agreed with removing restrictions.

Copping said one of the leading indicators was waste water, currently being monitored at 19 sites across the province.

He said that the province would continue to monitor key data, saying the COVID-19, “Is a risk we have to manage. The basis for restrictions is the burden on our healthcare system.

“Based on the virus levels and our experience with previous waves, we prepared for a wave of hospital admissions that would have the potential of disrupting our system.

“The wave we prepared for is not happening.”

Copping said the number of patients in hospital remains within

capacities, saying that present non ICU hospitalizations represent 90 per cent of pre-COVID capacity.

He noted that COVID data markers had changed dramatically in the past few weeks, with new admissions and hospitalizations trending downwards, adding, “Our reopening plan depends on those trends continuing.

“Now more than ever we must be vigilant about our health. Get vaccinated; and if you get sick, stay home.”

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer for Alberta, announced some changes to eligibility for early COVID treatment, including those 55 and over who are unvaccinated or have a single dose, 18 years and older at clinical risk who are unvaccinated or have a single dose, or others with certain pre-existing conditions. Details of what conditions can be found at alberta.ca.

Hinshaw reported 838 new cases Tuesday, out of 2,500 tests performed, a 33.9 per cent positivity rate. She reported 1,538 COVID hospitalizations, with 123 of those in ICU. Fourteen new deaths oc-

curred over the past 24 hours.

Hinshaw said, “The reality is that COVID is continuing to cause severe outcomes.”

Hinshaw also announced new availability for third doses in children, and even fourth doses in immuno-compromised youth, with a full list of conditions available at alberta.ca/vaccine Hinshaw said, “The province is in a period of transmission from pandemic to endemic; the beginning of a move that is happening across the country.”

She reminded Albertans, “There’s no right one way to respond to the changes in restrictions. COVID-19 risk is not a binary on/off or yes/no state.”

She asked Albertans to “Strive to be mindful that we don’t know what factors are driving the actions of those around us. Be mindful, and respect the decisions of others.”

Hinshaw also reiterated that indoor mask requirements are still in place across the province, and asked that Albertans respect the rules in place, particularly in acuteand long-term-care facilities.

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Largest bird-watching event this weekend Leslie Cholowsky Editor

This coming weekend marks the start of a world-wide event that over 40,000 Canadians are expected to participate in.

It’s called the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) and it’s an event not only designed to get people out into nature, but is fast becoming a valuable tool for scientists monitoring Canada’s bird populations.

Statistics Canada says nearly one-third of Canadians purchased bird-related products, like feeders and binoculars in 2019, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, Birds Canada has seen a big increase in the number of people taking part in virtual learning events, and in those interested in making a contribution to conservation efforts.

Birds Canada says, “As pandemic restrictions begin to lift, Birds Canada hopes the movement of people interested in birds and bird conservation will remain a positive outcome of a very challenging time in our lives.”

Experts also say that “Watching birds near your home is good for your mental health,” as if you needed another reason to enjoy the company of your favourite feathered friends.

For those new to bird watching, the breadth of knowledge from individuals who have been doing it for many years can be intimidating.

Birds Canada says that’s one of the reasons why the Bird Count is held in winter, when there are fewer species to identify, and they are easier to spot without leaves on many trees.

There’s no cost to participate in the count, and there are a lot of tools that Birds Canada has made available to anyone interested in taking as little as 15 minutes on one or all of the four designated days in the GBBC to count the number and type of birds they can see.

There are bird identification apps available for smartphones that help in

the identification process, like Merlin Bird ID, also free to download.

Once participants have spent their 15 minutes outdoors, they are asked to submit their sightings at birdcount.org. As each report is received, it is added to a composite ‘real time bird sightings map’ where other participants can see the results.

Once the sightings from all participants over the full four days is collected, it’s also a great tool for scientists, who can compare

results from previous years, and also detect new migration patterns if new birds appear in different areas from previous years.

Birds Canada President and CEO Patrick Nadeau, says, "The Great Backyard Bird Count is a wonderful way to get your feet wet, feel the warmth of the community, and start to realize the wonders in your own neighbourhood. The tools and resources are free. And you are helping birds when you get involved."

There’s no participation fee or registration fee required to participate in the GBBC, and there are plenty of free resources to help get participants started on their birdwatching adventures.

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Wheat Kings leading 3-0 in first round playoff series against Lloydminster Bandits Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Killam Wheat Kings started quarter final play in the North Eastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League playoffs on Friday, Feb. 11, at home against the Lloydminster Bandits.

Ending the season on a high note, Wheat King player Kobe Charchun is the winner of League MVP and Top Scorer.

As the top two teams in regular season play, the Wainwright Bisons and St. Paul Canadiens, will get a bye into the semi-finals, Cold Lake Ice and Vermilion Tigers will face off, as will the Wheat Kings and Lloydminster Bandits in best-of-seven quarter finals.

Killam hosted the Bandits on Friday, where the two teams played to a 6-2 win for the Wheat Kings.

Highlights of the first game include a hat trick from Wheatie Kale Hurlburt, and three-point nights from Brady Caruth and Hurlburt in the one-sided win.

The Bandits started out strong on Friday, with two early goals, but Killam scored an answering goal in the first, then four more in the second, and one in the

third.

Things were tense between the two teams, with three misconducts and one game misconduct handed out Friday.

Marcinkowski got the win in goal for Killam.

Saturday night the Bandits were back, and the results were about the same, with a 6-1 win for Killam.

Almost everyone either scored or assisted on a goal, even goaltender Ty Marcinkowski got an assist credit in Saturday’s win.

Killam scored three times in the first period, resulting in Lloydminster swapping out their goaltender. In the second period, Killam went ahead 4-0 before Lloydminster scored their one and only goal. Two powerplay goals in the third wrapped the win up for Killam, with a 6-1 final.

Tensions were still high between the two teams, with a brouhaha early in the third resulting in a misconduct for a Killam player and two game misconducts against the Bandits. Midway into the third, things got rough again, with each team taking another misconduct.

On Sunday the Wheat Kings travelled to Lloydmin-

ster for game three.

The Wheat Kings opened the scoring in the first period on a power play goal from Hurlburt, assisted by Kohl Forster and Kobe Charchun, taking an early lead.

Rhett Bergseth popped a goal in during the second period, from Kyler Bergseth and Forster, to make it 20 going into the final period.

Lloydminster scored a single, followed by a third goal from the Wheat Kings, this time by veteran Tim Lynes, from Carter Burton and Landon Kelndorfer, to make it a 3-1 final.

Marcinkowski got the win between the pipes.

Lloydminster is in very real danger of being swept Wednesday, Feb. 16 as the two teams pair off again in Lloyd for what could be the final game. If the Bandits do steal a win, they’ll be back in Killam this Friday for Game five.

Vermilion currently leads the series against Cold Lake with the Tigers at two wins and the Ice with one.

The winner of the Vermilion/Cold Lake Series will meet the Wainwright Bisons in semi finals, while the winner of the Killam/Lloydminster battle will face the St. Paul Canadiens.

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supper for only $15 and it's going to be down at the arena on Feb. 26. This is a fundraiser social for them as they face increased energy costs.

The Argyle Branch of

the Women's Institute had their February meeting and a nice tea party.

The tea party was to celebrate Valentine's Day and also the 125 years that our organization has been going.

At one time there were a few hundred branches in Alberta. Argyle and Stony Plain are the

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Hardisty Long Term Care hosts a Valentine’s Day party for residents Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

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Hello folks, I know you do not get this paper until Wednesday but I am still going to wish you a fabulous Valentine’s Day. We were surrounded by love this weekend. We celebrated early Valentine’s and belated Christmas with family members that were unable to come at Christmas due to COVID-19 restrictions.

We had turkey, ham, and all the fixings including the “Champagne Salad” that everyone loves. There is no champagne liquor involved and certainly no healthy green salad.

No, no! It is yummy cool whip, cream cheese, and a variety of fruits such as bananas, pineapples, frozen strawberries, and sugar.

Leave it in fridge for 24 hours and it is to die for!

I make terrible pies so I always get pies made by the wonderful Hutterite bakers. Our daughter Jeweleigh was the only family member that could create an edible pie. I recognize my lack of pie baking skills!

We even had our Christmas gift exchange. Life is good.

I just spoke to one of the nurses on Long Term Care (Hardisty) and she said that they are decorating for the residents’ Valentine’s Day party. They will be handing out our 20 beautifully decorated Activity Bags at that time. These were prepared by our Hardisty Library Board members again this

year. The United Church gave us eight hand-written cards, that were also added to the bags. Thank you to them. I hope someone takes a few pictures?

Talking about the library made me think of our Hardisty Laundry Service run by Penny Fleming. I required some service and as I stepped into her foyer, I noticed she had some shelves with books on them, like a little library.

I asked about it and it is basically a free book exchange. “Take a book, give a book, leave a bit of change if you have some.”

What a fabulous service to the many oilfield workers who pop in the laundry to have clothing laundered or mended. She has special machines for oily coveralls and even large washing machines for large quilts and duvets.

She also mends zippers and keeps a good supply in stock. So while you wait, you can get a coffee, visit with some locals at the coffee table, or even get a tan in the sun tanning bed.

Darn nice service I would say.

Guess what she does with all the silver from the book donations? She donates it all to the Ag Society for their Food Bank drive just before Christmas.

The Ag Society will also match whatever money is donated. What a bonus! To top it off, after you have had a number of cups of coffee and your bladder is calling to you, you can use the beautiful large wheelchair-accessible bathroom in her foyer.

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If any of you folks are downtown on Feb. 15, please pop in to the Battle River Agencies/ATB building. Congratulate them on being a positive addition to our downtown businesses, as they celebrate their fiveyear anniversary! They plan to celebrate at our street fair this summer, in conjunction with our Rodeo Days.

These two businesses not only provide Insurance, but the ATB is a full-service financial institution. For example you can open a chequing account and, if you are feeling flush with money, you can get RRSPs, loans for your new Ford truck and hope it does not get stolen (haha), or a mortgage to purchase your family home.

There are great prices on homes in Hardisty. Just check with our local realtors. Oh, I forgot, if old Auntie Joyce left you a generous gift in her will, you can even get financial investment advice. All this through that little ATB...

Rather impressive, eh?

Everyone is gearing up for spring. I know there is still quite a bit of winter left but Mother Nature does tease us with warm weather on occasion.

Numerous ranches are already starting with calving, while other farmers chose to wait for warmer weather. If your cows

looked and smelt too enticing and your bulls were too frisky, they may have jumped the fence and a few females, too. Farmers often get surprises when it comes to the arrival of their calves, haha.

I stopped at the Home Hardware to buy some Nanaimo squares that they have in their M&M food freezers. It is a handy service for meals/desserts when you are on the run.

For all you gardeners the

seed packets are now in and also lawn furniture has arrived. Get your soil and grow lights and get cracking... spring is just around the corner!

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OBITUARY Priscilla Lillian Hawkins (Koehli)

Priscilla Lillian Hawkins (Koehli) was born to Erhardt and Lillian Koehli on January 7, 1943, and passed away on February 4, 2022, at the age of 79 years at the Killam Health Centre after a courageous battle with cancer.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 55 years Bill, her sons Gerald Hawkins (Susan Carter), Russell (Denise) Hawkins, and Dale (Samantha) Hawkins. Grandchildren Michael Harrison, Brandon Harrison, Alexandra Harrison-Hawkins, Lynaya Hawkins, Aiden Shultz, and Colton Hawkins.

G r a n d d a u g h t e r- i n - l a w Kaite Grant, two greatgrandchildren Kayson Grant and Zander Anderson.

Siblings Dennis (Pat) Koehli and Laverne (Jack) Blaeser.

She was predeceased by her grandson Korey Harrison.

Priscilla grew up on the family farm while attending school in Daysland. She met Bill while in school as they road the bus together.

After high school she worked at the Bank of Montreal in Daysland.

They started dating in 1960 then married in 1966 and started a family. Priscilla not only had to keep the housework done, she also had to milk the cow, feed the chickens, tend to the garden, help with calving, haul grain, and, as a special treat, pick rocks on Mother’s Day all while raising her three boys. After the boys had grown, she started work at the Co-op store in Strome. Her and Bill retired from the farm in 1997 and moved into Strome where she continued working at the Co-op till 2000.

Family has always been the top priority for Priscilla.

Caring for her grandchildren brought her endless joy. Her grandchildren always knew that Gramma would drop everything for them. She also kept busy caring for her mother,

mother-in-law, and aunts.

Always a care taker, she always wanted to be caring for someone. Even while staying in the hospital during her battle, she cared for her roommates.

Bingo also brought her and Bill great joy in life.

Even after working all day at the store, she still found time to go to Bingo. At the start it was only the Strome Bingo. She would help out at the till before Bingo then Bill would call and she would play. In her Bingo prime they were attending Bingo five nights a week.

They would occasionally even win enough to cover the gas for the evening. It certainly wasn’t a money maker for them, but it was time away to relax together.

Camping was a must in the summers. There were many camping trips with friends and neighbours.

She was afraid to fly, so driving would have to be the way to vacation. She never liked getting ready for the trip, but sure did enjoy herself once she got there. Together her and Bill made a special trip down to Gunnison, Colorado, to a bull sale. For Priscilla, the most memorable trip had

to be the drive to Yellowknife with the Nattress family. It meant so much to her to make the trip with her best friend.

She was an avid quilter as well. Most every new member to the family and close family friends had a personalized baby quilt made for them with her amazing hand embroidery and hand quilting. No scrap of material went to waste and she made many a denim quilt after the jeans could no longer be patched, in addition to patch work quilts. She always had a quilting frame set up in the living room. It didn’t matter if you had to look over, under, or around the quilt, as long as the tv was on she could quilt. We don’t know for sure how many quilts she made, we lost count years ago. Her quilts will likely still be around long after many of us are gone.

Along with quilting she loved baking. Baking her own bread and buns and, of course, cinnamon buns.

Even after being diagnosed as celiac, she made her own bread. Everyone knew to expect her gingerbread men at Christmas. Pies were always made in the

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As per her request, no service will be held. Ashes will be interned at the Wavy Lake Cemetery at a later date.

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She made the best pie crust; she rendered her own lard because it was better than anything you could buy.

Besides baking she also did a lot of canning. Some was for her and some was for the rest of the family. There was always a jar of peaches or pears and a jar of bean pickles on the go in the fridge. Those were Bill’s favourites so she made them for him. It’s absolutely amazing just how much she could accomplish in a day.

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Flagstaff County reviews recreation funding Council considers guidelines restricting use of funds for liquor sales Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Flagstaff County Council reviewed recreation funding disbursements for 2021 during the regular Council meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 9.

In 2021, Council approved recreation funding in the amount of $641,289, which was distributed via the 10 agricultural societies within the region using a funding formula of the percentage of the rural population applied to the total population of each community.

It then becomes the responsibility of the Ag Society in each community to distribute that funding to eligible organizations under guidelines provided by Flagstaff County.

Recreation funding in 2021 saw some changes, where Ag Societies are now able to carry forward unallocated funds to the next year, if total applications were less than the total amount received. Ag Societies may also now set funds aside or invest them to assist with future projects on behalf of an approved recipient for a future project. In 2021, $102,666 total was unallocated.

Each Ag Society received an initial 90 per cent of the allocated funding, with the additional 10 per cent to be released once all conditions of the grant are met, by Sept. 30 each year.

Ag Societies must complete reports of how the funds were distributed to receive future funding.

Flagstaff County Assistant CAO Brent Hoyland provided Council with a breakdown of how 2021’s recreation funds were spent throughout the county.

Arenas and Rec Centres received the bulk of the funding in 2021, at $161,751 total, which was still less than in previous years due to the lack of functions and activities because of pandemic restrictions.

The Killam Pool received a total of $102,000 in 2021, with only two municipalities contributing to the facility, Killam and Daysland ($100,000 and $2,000 respectively.)

Hoyland advised that nearly 65 per cent of recreation funding went towards operating costs in 2021, with the remainder spent on capital expenditures. He added, “Some of the Agriculture Societies indicated that a large portion of their grant funding was allocated to utilities and operations of arenas, facilities, and community halls. This was due to the ongoing COVID-19 which decreased the number of recreational and com-

munity events in 2021.”

Hoyland indicated that meetings were held with all municipalities between July 2021 and January 2022, except Forestburg, who indicated they were satisfied with the present funding model.

Those discussions brought forward some issues, the three main ones being providing municipalities with summaries of where the funding went within their community, assurance for stable future funding, and keeping the current funding strategy unchanged.

One issue that arose in discussion was the use of recreation funding to enhance food and beverage facilities within a recreation complex to generate revenue from food and liquor sales that could compete with private business. Hoyland said, “All municipalities agreed that this should be discouraged.”

Reeve Don Kroetch said one common thing that came out of all meetings with neighbouring municipalities was that the explanation of the County rec funding model was well received. “I think especially those new to Council didn’t initially understand how the funds were allocated, but once it was explained, it was unanimous that they were quite happy with that system.”

Hoyland said he was seeking Council’s input into 2022 rec funding, before cheques were disbursed, to see if Council wanted to make changes or restrictions on where funding could be used, particularly in terms of funding upgrades to liquor sales capabilities, and also as to whether other groups, like museums, should be included in recreation funding.”

In discussion, Councillor Jeff Eckstrand said, “The only ones I think would have an advantage [with liquor sales] would be golf courses. I feel like curling, in particular, and hockey lounges are the same as a concession at a ball diamond. That’s one day a week; it’s really no different than a concession at a festival. A golf course is, too, but they are the ones really seeing a profit.”

Councillor Howard Shield added, “I think it would be a good idea to discourage a restaurant, however something like a concession, like at a ball diamond, would be all right.

“As to museums, I wouldn’t include them in this funding, I think that museums and churches would be a separate program, if we were going to assist them.”

CAO Shelly Armstrong said, “Historically, there has always been a bit of discussion around this, and it’s been around knowing that groups can dramatically increase their revenue with liquor sales in a facility.”

She added, “Council did take the position initially not even to fund golf clubs because they really are revenue-producing, and they should be, they should have the ability to break even.” She indicated that the question before Council now was if they want to restrict the use of recreation funding for liquor sales.

Hoyland added, “I’m thinking that anything that’s related to maintenance and overhead of liquor serving facilities isn’t really recreation. When you look at the purpose of recreation funding, it’s for the health and wellbeing of our residents. We all like a cold beer, but I don’t think we should be using municipal funding for that.”

Eckstrand asked if utilities and overall maintenance of the facility itself would still be covered.

Hoyland said, “Yes, we’re more concerned expenses related to a new stove for the kitchen, or new bar stools for a lounge area.”

Kroetch said, “A curling club can receive recreation funding for the sponsorship of a junior tournament, etc. but it’s county funding for bar stools, new jiggers, or new carpet for the lounge that should be discouraged.

“I don’t think there was any pushback from neighbouring Councils on kitchen sales or liquor sales.”

Councillor Larry Hiller said, “My thought is to leave it for one year.

After discussions with Ag Societies they will maybe tighten this up themselves, and then we will see how it goes.” Councillors Rick Manning and Mat Ponto added support for this idea.

Councillor Melvin Thompson said, “I think if we explain ourselves better, what the funding is meant for, I think they may tighten up themselves. I think we need to clarify it, and see if it works.”

Armstrong said, “You met with the municipalities, not the Ag Societies, so they aren’t aware of this, the golf courses aren’t aware of this. So if we want to include this in the guidelines, we can, but otherwise it won’t happen, because they won’t know.”

Council asked Hoyland to bring revised guidelines for the Ag Societies to the next Council meeting for review.

Once any change to the rec funding

guidelines are approved, they will be sent to the Ag Societies.

Armstrong said, “These guidelines control how public money will be spent. When you are giving public money for recreation to these Ag Societies, you need to provide some controls on how this money can be spent.”

Hoyland also indicated that two communities had still not submitted their 2021 funding reports, and that he was working with those groups to ensure they completed the reporting before they would receive funding for 2022.

Another issue raised, by the Killam ICF committee, was that consideration be given to developing a funding strategy for the pool, which Hoyland said, would, at their request, “Help address the Killam Aquatic Centre operational deficit that is being incurred by the Town of Killam while receiving minimal grant funding from any of the other community’s Ag Societies.”

Hoyland advised Council he would bring something forward on this issue when Council was reviewing the 2023 business plan and budget on this issue.

Flagstaff County 2021 Recreation Funding Report Total funding: $641,289 Allocation Breakdown (whole region) Arenas/Rec Centers

$161,751

Forestburg Pool

$ 20,000

Killam Pool

$102,000

School

$

9,750

Hockey/Skating

$ 15,000

Baseball

$

Library

$ 21,000

Curling

$ 17,000

Golf Club

$ 73,000

Rodeo/Riding

$ 10,200

Lake/Fish & Game

$

Ski Hill

$ 18,000

Bowling

$ 5,390

Senior Centre/Club

$ 5,500

Tennis/Pickleball

$ 5,000

Lacrosse/Soccer

$ 1,300

Community Hall

$ 42,066

DaysArts

$

3,750

Fitness Centre

$

3,000

Dance

$

3,000

Other

$ 61,692

1,000

2,000

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$10.75 minimum for first 25 words, 39¢ per word thereafter (G.S.T. not included) ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE INSERTION unless customer has an account in good standing.

All advertising subject to the approval of the Publisher. Run in The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Tofield Mercury, or the Lamont Leader.

Phone (780) 385-6693 Fax (780) 385-3107 Email: ads@ thecommunitypress.com Box 99, Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 ___________________ COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Killam has the opportunity to host a COVID-19 antibody testing Pop-up Clinic.

Ichor Blood Services will come to Killam if there is enough interest (~ 200 people). This test gives a report on the level of antibodies in your system. The combined (anonymous) results also give the level of antibodies in the community in general. Cost is $120 per person, once the clinic is confirmed. For more information and to register your interest, please check the link on the Killam & District Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. ___________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR Hardisty: 2 br furnished house for rent available March 1, 2022.

Fridge, stove, microwave, washer, dryer.

Dishes, pot & pans. 2 beds, couch, TV. $1200.00 plus electricity. Call or text 780-717-6783.

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House for Sale or Rent - 5316 - 57 Ave in Viking. 4 bdrm 2 bath. Large backyard with detached garage. across from playground. Avail. Dec. 1. No smok- ers, no pets, damage deposit required. References required. $1,000/month rent.

Call Dennis Bird at 780-3362369 (house) 780-385-5689 (cell) or Laura at 780-3852043 for more info! _______________________ Large, clean, non-smoking 2 bedroom apartment for rent in Killam. Call Chuck 780-2637290. tfnc ____________________ HELP WANTED WANTED HELP Larson’s Waterwell Servicing Ltd. is seeking a Casual Office Assistant.

Office Assistant Responsibilities: •Handling office tasks, such as filing and assisting with reordering supplies. •Screening phone calls and routing callers to the appropriate party. •Greet and assist customers. •Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail. •Anticipate the needs of others in order to ensure their seamless and positive experience.

Office Assistant Requirements: •Prior administrative experience. •Excellent computer skills. •Quickbooks knowledge. •Attention to detail. •Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others. •Clean Drivers Abstract.

Not all requirements are necessary. Willing to train the right person.

Please note this is a casual position. Job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward resume and cover letter to: Larson’s Waterwell Servicing Ltd. Attn: Aleska Johnson PO Box 61 Lougheed, AB T0B 2V0 or email office@larsonswaterwell.com 07p

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JP’s Country Daycare in Daysland is hiring for a part time Early Childhood Educator to join us, as the daycare and community continues to grow! A Level 1 or 2 who is energetic, caring, organized and hardworking.

Minimum wage to start plus government top-up. Needed on Wednesdays, 9:30-4:30 and Fridays 9:30-4:30 to start, but also flexible and available to work on short notice, if needed. Responsibilities when working with children aged 12 months and up include diaper changes, assisting with bathroom routine, feeding/meal times, cleaning toys and rooms and other duties that are required if needed, and to attend staff meetings 4 times in the year.

Vulnerable(Criminal Check) and Intervention check will be required before starting.

Email resumes to jpcountrydaycare@gmail.com Subject “Part Time Position.”

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you. _______________________ Seeking a skilled farm laborer to join our team for a permanent full-time position starting April 4, 2022. Duties include grain hauling, mechanic work, equipment operation, and general labor. Overtime hours during spring and fall but flexible schedule in winter. Must have a class 1 driver’s license or ability to obtain. Salary based on experience. Located east of Heisler, AB. Please email resume to Matt & Ingrid Badry at badryenterprises@gmail.com

by March 4, 2022. _______________________ Cross Country Sales and Service is looking to add a full time parts/front counter position to their team.

Responsibilities will include ordering and receiving inventory, pricing, stocking shelves and assisting customers. This individual must have great customer service skills, attention to detail and be self-starting. For more information call Janet at 7803842215 or email a resume at crosscty@telusplanet.net

Looking for a career change?

Apply at Losness Agencies, ATB Financial Agent in Lougheed. Long term opportunity. Experience in banking is a plus, but not required.

Possess good communication skills. Is self-disciplined and self-motivated. Works well with others or on your own.

Dedicated and reliable.

Deliver your resume, with complete contact information, to the agency at 5007-50th street in Lougheed, Mon. to Thurs., or email to losnessins@xplornet.ca _______________________ Cross Country Sales and Service is looking for a Service Technician. We are looking for an individual with a working knowledge of Polaris products.

Responsibilities will include repair and maintenance of off road vehicles and snowmobiles. This is a full-time position with Polaris training and/or apprenticeship available. Call Lynn 7803842215 or email a resume to crosscty@telusplanet.net ___________________ SERVICES SERVICES

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CQWB Electrical Ltd. Quality work at reasonable rates Chris Bell 780-385-4552 cqwbelectrical@gmail.com •Renovations •New Wiring •Lighting Upgrades •Install New Receptacles •Replace Old Receptacles _______________________ Town & Country Guardian Drugs - Killam We have: •a Kodak picture maker.

•a colour/b&w photocopier.

•cold pop and fresh snacks.

•a great selection of candles, giftware, and fragrances. toys, games,and plush animals.

•a huge selection of Hallmark cards.

•plastic gift cards •vitamins, minerals, and herbals. •free gift wrapping.

•prescription service Open 6 days a week.

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Drywall Taping/Texturing 35+ Years No Job too small Experienced drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job big or small.

Don't want to do it yourself, give me a call!

Based in Killam but willing to travel Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka exp.

Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.)

Also do ceiling texture. Nondrinker, just want to work.

Willing to work with existing taping crew. Call 780-3852106 or 780-385-1251. _______________________ Need to re-order: •Company Forms?

•Invoices? •Envelopes?

•Business Cards?

•Bookmarks?

•Magnets?

•Score Cards?

•Stamps?

•Certificates?

•Receipts? •Posters?

•Invitations?

•Calendars?

•Letterheads? •Menus?

And more!

Call your local paper with your print order today!

Contact Ally or Leslie at The Community Press 780-385-6693 ads@thecommunitypress.com tfnp ________________________ Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564 tfnp

Deadline for Classifieds is Monday at 5 p.m.

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Sabres host exciting match against Irma Aces and clinch third-place in regular season play Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Saturday night, Feb. 12, marked the last home game of the regular season for the Sedgewick Sabres, as they hosted the Irma Aces for their first matchup of the season, and an exciting game. The Sabres came away with a 5-3 loss, but put forward a great effort.

The Sabres got on the scoreboard first, with Dalton Zemanek scoring early, assisted by Carter Ortman and Curtis McKinlay. Irma scored a minute later on a power play to tie things up.

Then the Sabres pulled ahead again, with a power-play goal from Kyle Sanders, assisted by Evan Armstrong, midway through the first. Once again, however, Irma scored a minute later to tie things up.

A third goal in the first period, with four minutes left, put Sedgewick once again in the lead. Ortman scored the goahead goal, from Dean Brodie and Zemanek.

This time, the answering rush from the Aces was foiled by the Sabres’ defence, and the first period ended with the Sabres ahead 3-2.

Despite 15 shots on the Aces goal in the second period, the Sabres were unable to capitalize on their lead, and a mid-period goal from the Aces tied things up at 3-3 going into the third.

In the final period, the Aces scored on each of two power play opportunities, going ahead 5-3. Despite outshooting the Aces 12 to 10 in the third, the Sabres couldn’t get past Irma netminder Lucas MacMillan.

The Provost Combines now lead the LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTOS

Below left: Sabresʼ Evan Armstrong (#8) had one assist in Saturdayʼs game against the Irma Aces. Below right: The Sabres pushed Irma goaltender Lucas MacMillan hard in the second period, but couldnʼt put one past him. Bottom: Kyle Sanders (#9) leads a push down the ice towards the Irma goal. Sanders scored the second Sabres goal of the night.

ECHL with an 11-1-0 record and 22 points overall. The Aces are a game behind, with an 8-2-1 record, and 17 points. The Sabres sit in third place, at 6-3-2, and 14 points.

Stettler sits in fourth place, at 4-5-2 and 10 points, Delburne in fifth, at 4-70 with eight points, Oyen 3-7-1 and seven points, and Coronation last with 3-8-0 and six points.

The final regular season games will take place this coming Saturday, Feb. 19, with Oyen facing Stettler, Coronation facing Delburne, and the Sabres and Aces facing off again, this time in Irma.

Sabresʼ Carter Ortman (#4) scored the go-ahead goal in the first period of play against the Irma Aces in Sedgewick on Saturday.

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Drought preparedness

Anyone who has been through drought (which is most people on the Prairies) know drought is costly and difficult to deal with. However, that doesn’t mean you are helpless in the face of it. You can make plans to reduce the effects of the next potential drought year. Livestock producers, particularly, are acutely aware of the need to plan for a drought. Prices for feed this winter are a case in point. It is a good thing to have a couple of years’ supply of feed, on hand going into the winter.

However, due to poor forage crops last summer, the carryover of supply will probably be used up by this spring.

If you expect dry conditions to continue and you have livestock, you need to plan for grazing, winter feed, and water supplies.

An early plan for anticipated drought is to heavily cull your herd prior to shortages in feed or if it

looks like pastures will be inadequate. Plans can include seeding cereals for grazing or forage rather than harvest it for grain.

At harvest, leave as much stubble as possible to maximize snow trapping over winter. As many crop producers use zero tillage and straight combine, these are excellent techniques to collect as much snow as possible in the winter and reduce moisture losses in the field.

For water supplies, be they either dugouts or along streams, excluding livestock from the water source and pumping it into a water trough conserves what water is there.

Cattle trampling in a dugout will reduce water holding capacity from 1 to 10% per year due to soil entering the dugout. Offsite watering from a fenced-out dugout also improves calf gains on pasture and improves herd health and water

quality. Alberta Agriculture still has the water pumping program where you can rent a pump and pipe to fill dugouts in the spring from other water bodies.

Another step to preserve both the quality and quantity of surface water, is to put in a grass border around the dugout which acts as a filter, preventing sediment from filling up the dugout during spring runoff. This reduces the soil or manure entering the dugout. The phosphorus in both topsoil and manure encourages algae growth, and blue green algae, if in high enough amounts, can kill livestock.

Some producers have used snow fencing near their dugout to increase the amount of snow captured. Most surface water sources rely on snow melt in spring for most of their summer supply.

For annual cropping, there is little that can be done in a drought. Soil test early to determine fertilizer left in the soil, from last year. It may be down at a foot from the soil surface or deeper. Apply fertilizer suited to the

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anticipated moisture expected in the coming growing season. If the crop is drying up, you might want to salvage it early to preserve the feed value. Feed prices generally increase in a drought.

However, crop insurance needs to be flexible enough to allow this to happen in a timely manner.

Peas are, surprisingly, one of our most drought tolerant crops. They are very efficient at using what moisture there is to make seed. Peas extract soil water out of the top three feet of soil. Wheat and canola can get moisture down to four feet in the soil. Wheat tends to be most drought tolerant.

Early seeding can maximize the value of the spring snow melt to get crops started, but they’ll need rain to produce any kind of crop.

No matter if you are a crop producer or livestock producer, there are some steps you can take to maximize the moisture the value of the season’s moisture.

Everything needs moisture for growth.

Wainwright RCMP issued a request for assistance in identifying the suspect in a vicious attack at a liquor store on Saturday, Feb. 12. That day, around 4:30 in the afternoon the male suspect walked into a liquor store located in Wainwright.

RCMP say, “He took a bottle of liquor into his hand and then hit an elderly employee across the face with it.

“The female victim suffered serious injuries.”

The suspect male, described as light-skinned, 20-25 years old with short brown hair, approximately 160lbs and wearing an Oilers jersey and jeans, then

fled for the exit.

Upon exit, it is allged the suspect struck an elderly customer. Police say there was then another altercation, between the suspect and another male who tried to intervene.

The suspect fled the scene in a grey Ram truck, heading southbound on 10th St. in Wainwright.

RCMP reported on Sunday that police received a tip from a citizen which led to the identification of the male suspect, who was located at his residence and taken into police custody.

Police have charged Jessie Isaac Turk, 23, with two Aggravated Assaults and one Assault.

Faith: What is love?

What is love? Can I answer this in 150 words? I’ll try my best. Love doesn’t have to be complex. The Bible answers that there is no greater love than someone who lays down their life for a friend (John 15:13). For me this is Jesus, because while I was still a sinner Jesus died for me (Romans 5:8). This wasn’t just for me, for your as well, “For God so loved the world….” (John 3:16).

Sadly, love is a word

that has lost a lot of meaning nowadays. It gets tossed around like a football at the Super Bowl. If you really want to find true love, you need to find God, for God is love (1 John 4:8). Only then can we grasp how high, wide and deep is the love of God (Ephesians 3:16-19).

Now that is love... 147, 148, 149... 150.

Kirby Schmidt-Teigen Daysland Alliance Church

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Selling equipment to all four Western provinces and the Northern USA. Listings are now being accepted for our Spring Machinery Consignment Auctions being held at our Rimbey & Lamont County Locations

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Any items prelisted by March 1st will be included in our Sales Posters, Newspaper & Radio Advertising, Web Page, Social Media and extensive mailing lists. Listings Include a Complete Dispersal for P&J Trucking of Chipman, AB & a Dispersal for Excalibur Environmental Service of Wainwright, AB

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Located at 4320-50th Ave, Rimbey, Alberta - Phone: (403) 843-2747 We are now accepting consignments for this Sale. Any items prelisted by March 15th will be included in our Sales Posters, Newspaper & Radio Advertising, Web Page, Social Media and extensive mailing lists. Listing Include a Farm Dispersal for Larry Smith of Eckville, Alberta

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Whether you have one piece or a complete line of machinery give Allen a call at (403) 783-0556 to discuss the best option for you to realize top dollars.

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Tom, Jackie, and Greg are proud to be your Wild Rose Co-op Grow Team Members at the Sedgewick Agro Centre. As a team they are committed to be involved and connected to the local community, building relationships built on trust, hard work, and friendly service. They will always strive to make suggestions and provide information based on their combined extensive knowledge of the Ag Industry, and always searching for innovative and progressive solutions to your farm's needs.

Give the Sedgewick Grow Team a call today at 780.384.3679