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Three enthusiasts keep their heads up watching for the latest rocket to come down after a successful launch at the 2024 “Fire and Ice” event put on Saturday by the Edmonton Rocketry Club. The successful and fun event took PARICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS place east of Viking at Thomas Lake. Rocket enthusiasts gathered Saturday at Thomas Lake east of Viking for the Edmonton Rocketry Club’s “ERC Fire and Ice 2024” High Power Rocket Launch competition and showcase of high powered rockets and models. The event ran from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with flyers enjoying mixed cloud and sun with an expected ceiling of 10,000 feet AGL. The public was welcome to attend, with flights from rocket motors sized A-M. Other rocket projects were to be accommodated if possible. The rockets are made by the flyers who get a chance to blast them off in a safe environmental setting under controlled conditions. The event is put on by the Edmonton Rocketry Club and vehicles lined R.R. 480 east of town to come out and blast off their personal builds. Rock music blasted as people gathered with chairs, dogs and sunglasses to view the rockets, also blasting as they took off into the air. The excitement was real as everyone eagerly looked to the skies to try and locate the latest rocket taking off. Attached to parachutes, the rockets came down to earth to land in an area near the lake, although a strong
westerly breeze helped them along. Another Fire and Ice rocket launch took place in 2022. Local enthusiast Dale Madu says the entire day is usually spent by the rocket club members who love to hang out and watch how everyone else’s rocket does in launch and flight. There are rigorous inspections made of the rockets and safety officers are also on hand to keep people within the safety parameters. This is necessary as a rocket’s trajectory can’t always be predicted and people need to keep a “heads up” attitude while watching the action. Everyone was there to enjoy the day and watch the skies. And they were able to enjoy hot dogs and hot drinks to help keep them warm. There were two competitions: the ERC Mile High Club Competition for a rocket flying closest to the altitude of one mile, or 5,280 ft. The other was a “Closest to the Pin” competition for a rocket that lands the closest to a designated pin on a successful flight over 500 ft. According to the organizers, the winds did not affect the rockets as they launched, although there was a definite wind chill factor for those watching this year.
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Irma Ice Carnival rocks to “One Hit Wonders” Patricia Harcourt Editor
The Irma Skating Club pulled out all the stops this year with its colourful and festooned performances. This year’s ice carnival theme was “One Hit Wonders,” and the audience was able to rock along with the dancing and twirling skaters performing for family and friends. Songs like “Who Let the Dogs Out,” “My Sharona,” and Rockin’ Robin” transported the arena to different musical eras over the decades in a nostalgic retrospective. From the ethereal solo skating artists to little skaters in their cute cos-
tumes, it was a total of 21 delightful themes spanning the musical decades. Following the Grand Finale, all the participants and organizers were thanked for presenting a lovely yearend synopsis of the skills achieved over the past winter. Jennifer Verreth was given a special thank you “for all her hard work on the wonderful carnival decorations.” Also thanked were the skaters, coaches and parents for making this another successful skating year. Flowers were given out at the end of the finale as well to thank those who did so much for the club this year.
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Rocket watchers keep their heads up at Rocket Launch
Four enthusiasts keep their heads up watching for the latest rocket to come down after a successful launch at the 2024 “Fire and Ice” event put on Saturday by the Edmonton Rocketry Club. The successful and fun event took place east of Viking at Thomas Lake.
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JOHN’S RANT Our leadership is failing us on many levels Our elected leadership is failing Canadians in many municipalities, at provincial and at federal levels. Not all to the same degree, but still to read newspapers from across the country and around the world, actually there is a failure of leadership. From scandals involving financial wrongdoings, councillors being censured for openly speaking their minds, and others being thrown off councils leadership is failing. Often it can be pinned to the inexperience of those who seek office and other times it is because people are being elected with specific agendas which disallow ideas which may vary from theirs. Look at Westlock where last week a plebiscite was passed by residents to have a bylaw installed which would allow only municipal, provincial or national flags to be flown on public buildings and crosswalks in the community to be painted with two white stripes and a cross hatching. This plebiscite came in response to a petition mounted last year against a rainbow crosswalk promoted by a local 2SLGBTQ+ organization. In a politically correct move council approved the crosswalk. Now, a rainbow crosswalk doesn’t hurt anyone. In fact, in some ways the splash of colour on an otherwise dull roadway is quite attractive. But it is the underlying message of support that drew the ire of residents launching and succeeding to have council either remove the crosswalk or hold a plebiscite. You see Westlock’s leadership failed to gauge the support in the community it is supposed to serve. I expect most people don’t really care about the 2SLGBTQ+ community or other special or marginalized groups. But society is drawing the line now, when by allowing these groups to have their own crosswalks they get put on a pedestal that not only raises awareness of the group but says”look at us … we want to stand out.” But the local council in its enthusiasm to be polit-
ically correct failed to read its own population. The Westlock Neutrality Team, led by Westlock resident Stephanie Bakker, started the original petition. She stated, “The words ‘government neutrality’ aren’t very exciting to people, but it genuinely is about that for us.” “Council has tried very hard to say that we were against the Pride community, but for us, it is not the group they chose to promote; it’s the fact that they’re promoting any group whatsoever.” Bakker said her group doesn’t take issue with residents promoting minority communities, but believes governments should remain neutral. The mayor was elected in a by-election with 1,271 votes cast while the plebiscite saw more than 1,300 people come and vote … more than came out to vote for him. Read the tea leaves. People are waking up and expecting to hear from their leaders and expecting to see leadership between elections. So let’s move on two levels higher, to our Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. A person with no leadership ability. He breezed into Edmonton last week to meet with members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and announce some funding for affordable housing. He was joined by his stalwart buddy Edmonton Mayor and former Trudeau cabinet minister Amarjeet Sohi and MP Randy Boissonnaault. So did he take the time to meet with the Premier of the province? No! Did he invite any provincial MLAs to attend his announcements? No! He showed a complete disregard for Albertans and its leadership yet went on a radio program to say, “The world is looking at net-zero right now, but right-wing ideology is getting in the way of Alberta’s success,” he said. He is delusional. Two car manufacturers have
pulled back substantially on their commitments to produce nothing but electric cars. Why? Because the market isn’t there no matter how many governments try to legislate them into obedience. Later, over the weekend, Trudeau went to Ukraine to brag about support for that war torn country pledging $320 million in additional military spending for the country in the coming year. Who knows where this money is coming from except your wallet. We do know he’s gutted our own military. And the great actor went to blame Putin for Alexei Navalny’s death in a prison camp. This is probably true, although it will never be proven. But then Trudeau, having let his tongue out for a romp, went on. “What happened to Alexei Navalny demonstrates that for all that Putin pretends to be strong, he's actually a coward,” Trudeau said. “To execute one’s political opponents, to quash dissent by using police and military, to make sure there is no opposition is the mark of a weakling, not a mark of someone who is confident in his own position.” To quash dissent by using police and military, to make sure there is no opposition is the mark of a weakling. Well, Justin should look in the mirror, re-read what he said and reflect on his lack of leadership. Because that is exactly what he did when some truckers rolled into Ottawa a couple of years ago to protest his pandemic restrictions. He used the police and eventually the emergencies act to break up the protest. Unlike Pierre Poilievre, who actually met with the protestors, Trudeau hid out in his “cottage” where he spent most of the pandemic. Yep, that’s our fearless leader. Leadership really needs to be more closely examined when we elect our officials. JOHN MATHER
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WORD ON THE STREET
Suspicious vehicle call results in arrest On February 19, police received a complaint of a theft from a rural location north of Viking. The complainant advised his truck got stuck the night prior and when he returned to pick it up, a tool box containing various tools had been stolen from the box. Police have no suspects at this time. On February 20, police received a complaint of a break and enter at a rural property near Bruce. Culprits attended the property and gained entry to several buildings. Nothing was stolen at the time. Police are following up on this crime. Also that date, police received a complaint of a break and enter at an Atco site in the Viking area. The complainant advised four buildings and a sea can were entered and two gas heaters were stolen. Police have no suspects at this time. Later that same day, a citizen attended the detachment to report his vehicle had been struck by an unknown vehicle while parked at the Senior’s Centre in Viking. A collision report was completed. On February 22, a found wallet was turned into police. The owner was contacted and arrangements were made to have it returned. That afternoon, police were advised of a 911 hang up that originated from the hospital. It was determined the call was made in error and there was no emergency or need for
police to attend. On February 23, police received a complaint of an impaired driver leaving a residence in Viking. Police made a patrol and located the vehicle in question parked in the back alley behind the residence. The driver did not display any signs of impairment. Police mediated the situation and did not have grounds to pursue any charges. On February 24, police were advised of an erratic driver on Highway 14. Police were not in a position to intercept the vehicle in question and the information was passed on to Tofield RCMP for their follow up. Also that morning, police were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 36 and 51 Avenue. Investigation revealed that after waiting on Highway 36 for a train to pass, a vehicle proceeded northbound and struck an eastbound vehicle that entered the intersection. No injuries were incurred. Police are continuing to follow up on this incident. On February 25, police received multiple calls of a suspicious vehicle driving around Kinsella with the occupants checking door handles of p a r k e d vehicles. Police made patrols and the vehicle in question was later located parked on 50 Street in Viking. Police spoke with a male and female and learned the female
had outstanding warrants for her arrest out of Red Deer. She was arrested and taken to Killam Detachment and held for a Judicial Interim Release Hearing. She was then remanded and transported to Edmonton. The male was also transported to Killam where arrangements were made for him to
be picked up by friends. The registered owner of the suspect truck was contacted and he said he would attend to retrieve it. He had loaned the vehicle to a friend and was unaware of its location or who was currently in possession of it. -Viking RCMP
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Church Services For March 2024 Golden Valley Lutheran Church Pastor Chris Koch - Office: 780-336-3155 Office Hours: Tues – Fri: 10:00am – 2:00pm Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
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High marks for Beaver Emergency Medical Services Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Beaver Emergency Medical Services (EMS) recently underwent the accreditation process by Qmentum Accreditation, receiving a grade of 96.8 per cent, which is Accredited with Commendation. “Qmentum Accreditation is a standard of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting health care standards demonstrating a commitment to quality and safety. “Accreditation Canada is an independent notfor-profit organization that sets standards for quality and safety in health care and accredits health organizations in Canada and around the world. Accreditation Canada is considered to be the premier health care safety and quality improvement accrediting body in Canada,” it says in a media release provided by Beaver EMS. Beaver EMS has undergone the accreditation process several times, and will be due for their next in 2027. “The Accreditation process involves reviewing and assessing a health care organization such as Beaver EMS against several hundred standards for emergency medical services for compliance and completion,
with a final decision being issued a few weeks later. Beaver EMS began this process in 2014, completed it again in 2015 and again in 2019. During December 3-6, 2023, Beaver EMS was re-assessed by 2023 Qmentum standards, and the decision of the Accreditation Decision Committee was Accreditation with Commendation,” the release says. This process was completed by two surveyors from Accreditation Canada, who conducted an on-site survey over a period of four days. “These standards are the basis for development of new or amended processes and procedures that would bring about improvement and excellence in how emergency medical services are provided. In completing the Qmentum Accreditation program, Beaver EMS has undergone a rigorous evaluation process. Utilizing a comprehensive assessment, two surveyors from Accreditation Canada conducted a four-day on-site survey during which they assessed this organization’s leadership, governance, clinical performance, and service against Accreditation Canada requirements for quality and safety. These requirements included national standards of excellence; required safety
practices to reduce potential harm; and questionnaires to assess the work environment, patient safety culture, governance functioning, and patient experience. Results from these components were all considered in the accreditation decision, with an outcome mark of 97 per cent,” the release says. “On behalf of Beaver EMS, we are very pleased to again have successfully completed the review by Accreditation Canada,” said Wes Baerg, Executive Director. “By achieving Accreditation with Commendation, we know that we are operating within a framework of excellence and safe quality care. We will continue to incorporate the principles of accreditation and quality improvement into our programs, policies, and practices. We have also been given suggestions and recommendations from Accreditation Canada which we intend to incorporate and implement, to further improve the service we provide,” Baerg said. Beaver EMS has approximately 32 primary care and advanced care paramedics, and the completion of the accreditation process was made possible by their efforts. “The successful completion of the Accreditation process has been a collaborative effort of the
IRMA NEWS
IRMA NEWS By Marjorie Lawson
Buses were cancelled on Monday as we awoke to blowing snow. The moisture is welcome and the cold temperatures will linger through the
week. Irma Aces defeated Delburne 4-3 on Friday evening at home and won 5-4 in Delburne on Sunday afternoon in an overtime victory. They will move on to the second round of playoffs. We offer our sympathy to Wendy (Brad) Degenstein and family after the recent passing of her brother. Calder Oracheski, Laekyn Prior and JennaLee Anquist represented the Irma 4-H Beef Club at the district communica-
tion competition in Wainwright on Saturday. Remember the Fraud and Scam Prevention workshop at the New Horizons Centre on Wednesday, March 6 from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Senior Tech Talk is also returning. Come out to the public library at 12:30 p.m. on March 6, 8, 11, 12 and 27 to learn all about your smartphones and tablets. Get well wishes go out to Trevor Jones who was slated for hip surgery on Monday.
duty crews, the Board of Directors, and administration. All staff members contributed together to an effective team approach as standards were addressed and implemented,” the release says. The following excerpt is from the executive summary received from Accreditation Canada following the survey: “One of the strengths of this organization lies in its people and the relationships they cultivate and sustain. There is clear evidence of a well-in-
formed Board of Directors and genuine partnerships with AHS in governance. The senior leaders of this organization are trusted and respected by the staff, who express satisfaction with being well-managed and cared for. A prevalent servant leadership style is evident and nurtured by all staff members. The Board of Directors is knowledgeable and conversant in the language of EMS. The board speaks highly of senior leadership at Beaver Ambu-
lance Society (BAS) and is well-informed, educated, and aware. “Patients and families interviewed express a high level of satisfaction with the care they receive. There is evidence of a natural People-Centred Care operational practice that includes a patient family voice as well as clear advocacy for those in their care. Patients and families can access a survey from this organization’s webpage, and future planning in this area is active.”
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Raw water project to save No advance vote for council by-election vacancy potable water during drought Patricia Harcourt Editor
The Town of Viking is taking action to prepare for the potential of drought conditions that many fear will take hold once again this year. The emphasis will be on preservation of potable water for use by residents by providing raw filtered water as an alternative for other situations such as agricultural needs. To that end, a pumping station for seasonal filtered raw water will be made available to agriculture producers for spraying crops, and other uses that require a high volume of nonpotable water. Chief Administrative Officer Doug Lefsrud says this project “will preserve potable water now and for many years. “This is an investment in our community,” he
said, “while supporting our neighbouring rural agricultural producers, and is a long-term solution for Viking to support our residents and economy.” Viking, and other communities in Beaver County, has been receiving its potable water supply from Epcor since 2002. The waterline runs along Highway 14 and was built in response to a massive drought that caused panic when local water reservoirs started drying up. Viking did not destroy its own water reservoirs when switching to the waterline. Built in the 1980s, Lefsrud says these three reservoirs hold 274 million gallons of raw water when filled. Iron Creek, which runs south of Viking, is responsible for filling two of these town reservoirs naturally through runoff.
Program helps curb crime in local communities, says Viking RCMP Viking RCMP would like to inform the public of a provincial program, SCAN, that can assist police with curbing crime in our community. Criminal activity still needs to be reported to your local police for investigation; however, by also reporting suspicious activity to the SCAN unit, additional tools such as civil legislation can be used to “shut down” a problem property. The SCAN unit becomes involved only when problems are reported by the public so community involvement is crucial to accessing the benefits of this program. What is SCAN? The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit makes communities safer by
using civil legislation to target residential and commercial problem properties in rural and urban Alberta where specified illegal activity is occurring regularly. Continued on Page 9
“The infrastructure for these reservoirs has stood unused and Viking has maintained all land, equipment and pumped water when necessary to maintain reservoir levels,” he said. With this natural reservoir water to draw from, a pumping station will be built next to the town reservoir, which is accessible from Main Street (50th Street) and 59 Avenue. “The town reservoir has a capacity of 33 million gallons and can be filled via a 10-inch pipeline from the other reservoirs, as there is demand,” he explained. The specifications and drawings for this new raw water pumping station are being worked on in preparation for spring use.
Patricia Harcourt Editor
There will be no advance voting provided for the by-election being held to fill a vacant council seat. Clint Nearing resigned his council position in December. Council has since agreed to set the date for a by-election for April 2, with nominations closing at noon on March 5. At the Feb. 21 council meeting, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Doug Lefsrud asked if council wished to hold advance polls for electorate who could not make the official voting day to cast their ballot. However, none of the councillors were in
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favour of an advanced poll. Deputy Mayor (DM) Cindy Lefsrud said the last election held did not have an advanced poll. CAO Lefsrud pointed out that the last election was won by acclamation. This meant no advanced polling was required as there was no official vote in the first place. But DM Lefsrud said her concern was for the seniors in the lodge and nursing home, and the town usually sets it up so they can cast their ballot on election day where they live.
Mayor Jaimie Buttner added that he “was not in favour” of an advanced vote either as there are only 938 people living in Viking. Councillor Dana Ewashko inquired on what the voting hours would be on April 2. Upon hearing them from the CAO, he also agreed not to have an advanced polling day, saying “there should be good enough hours” available for everyone to vote on voting day. A motion was passed to not hold an advanced poll for this election.
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NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26) Local Jurisdiction: TOWN OF VIKING, Province of Alberta. Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Tuesday, March 5, 2024 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below between the period beginning on February 5, 2024 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. Office(s) Councillor
Number of Vacancies 1
Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Viking Town Office 5120 - 45 Street Viking, AB T0B 4N0
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DATED at the Town of Viking in the Province of Alberta, this 5th day of February, 2024. Doug Lefsrud, Returning Officer
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Viking Norsemen take seventh place at tournament
Lovely meets with AHS Chair Oberg
The Senior High Viking Norsemen (in red) won seventh place over the Holden Rural Academy Whitehawks during the Pastor Charlton Memorial Tournament at the New Norway School on Saturday, Feb. 24. The final score of the game was 71-40. KARI JANZEN PHOTO
Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely had an opportunity on Monday, Feb. 12, to meet with AHS Board Chair Dr. Lyle Oberg to advocate for health care options in the Camrose Constituency.
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Beaver County to help pay power bills for Holden Complex Patricia Harcourt
Mixed messages prevail as Beaver County Council agreed to pay half of Holden Complex’s utility bills to help keep the ice rink operational until the end of March. The request came from the Holden Agricultural Society’s board in a letter stating the utilities have skyrocketed in cost and the board is unable to pay the bill to keep the doors open. “Unfortunately, however, at our last meeting finances were discussed at great length,” stated the letter. “And keeping an ice arena within the facility has become too expensive for us to maintain. “And so we will not be having ice in the facility anymore next season,” the letter concluded. But Holden Ag Society President Lucy Upham says the society hasn’t given up yet and wouldn’t do so “without a fight.” She issued a statement that a “final” decision on the ice rink has not yet been made. However, to keep the rink open until the end of March, the ag society in its letter asked the county and village to share the power bills on a 50/50 basis for January, February and March of this year. Both jurisdictions have since agreed to help the society. On Feb. 20, the Village of Holden passed a motion to pay 50 per cent of the cost of the utilities to a maximum of $4,000, said Aimee Boese, the county’s general manager of community service. On Feb. 21, county council passed a motion to provide financial support to the Ag Society for 50 per cent of the cost of Holden Complex power bills for the stated months, to a maximum of $12,000. This would be contingent upon the county receiving invoice amounts. In discussion, Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) asked if the Holden Ag Society had thought of trying alternative energy sources, such as solar power. He noted that the Town of Viking had done this to lower costs for its town-owned facilities. Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec, who represents Division 3 where the Village of Holden is located, said power alternatives have been considered. But the ag society would have to provide matching funds to be eligible for grants, “and we don’t have it,” he said.
He also said that the county should pay 50 per cent of the utility costs only if the society cannot pay some or part of it themselves. Hrabec doesn’t sit on the ag society board but pointed out that the society is constantly fundraising to try and keep the Complex operating. He referred to the monthly Saturday night Steak Suppers where he is the chief cook. “We’ll continue doing that, we will want to do our due diligence in paying,” he said, adding that “the facility should pay what it can.” However, he also agreed the county “could pay whatever the society can’t pay after doing what they can (to raise the money).” The Holden Ag Society received help in 2017 to install an ice chiller in the Complex. Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) said he “heard some rumblings” regarding what will be done with the ice making infrastructure if the arena is closed. While Hrabec stated he doesn’t sit on the Holden Ag Board, he added: “They have to make a hard decision,” noting that many rinks have had to shut down across the province because they can’t afford to keep them going. “We need to keep open in Holden until March,” he said, adding it would be difficult for hockey groups now using the facilities to find alternative rinks in which to play. “The board has a pretty tough decision when it comes to opening it up next year,” Hrabec said, in light of the number of teams going down from five to two this year. Hrabec added that he believes the board will try “to mitigate costs and get out of the hockey business.” Bruce said he didn’t want to see Holden’s local cultural and recreational facilities “fall by the wayside,” referring to the ice rink and theatre in Holden. The county should support these kinds of facilities and keep them open as long as they can, he said. County council then agreed by motion (from Councillor Lionel Williams in Division 2) to pay 50 per cent of the Holden Complex power bills up to a maximum of $12,000, with receipts submitted to prove the amounts needed. In her report to council, Boese stated: “As noted in the letter, the (Holden Ag) board has consistently looked for ways to
efficiently run, maintain, and keep the Holden Complex open to provide the rural community with a valuable, multirecreational facility.” The ag board plans to hold an open meeting for the community and community leaders to participate in discussion on the Holden Complex’s direction going forward. Meanwhile, Ag Board President Upham still holds out hope for keeping the ice arena active in the future. In her statement, Upham said: “The board and I have not made any final decisions on what is happening with the Arena. That being said, it has been swirling around for the last couple years
that we may not be able to keep the ice arena. “This year hit us hardest financially,” she stated. “We have tried everything we can think of applying for grants, fundraisers, promoting ice time, etc. We wish we could do more fundraising but we also know that as much as we need money, everyone else is also struggling with finances as well.” She added that the society will “be very open” once a decision is made, “and make sure the public knows as soon as possible.” They are hoping to meet in March. “We will not give up having ice without a fight,” she said.
2 - Beaver County Chronicle, February 28, 2024
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ʷˢ ˬ ˬˢ ˢ˨ ˖˔˟˟˟˟ ʵ˘˔˩ ˩˘ ˘˥ ʶˢ˨ˡ˧ˬ ˛ˢˠ˘ʲ ʲʡʡʡʡ ʴ˥˘ ˬˢ˨ ˔ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˖˛˔ˠˣ˜ˢˡ ˪˜˧˛ ˔ ˞˘ ˞˘˘ˡ ˜ˡ˧˘˥˘˦˧ ˜ˡ ˪˔˦˧˘ ˠ˔ˡ˔˚˘ˠ˘ˡ˧ʲ ʷˢ ˬˢ˨ ˛˔˩ ˩˘ ˘ ˩˔˟˨˔˕˟˘ ˜ˡ˦˜˚˛˧˦ ˢ˥ ˘˫˫ˣ ˣ˘˥˧˜˦˘ ˜ˡ ˘ˡ˩˜˥ˢˡˠ˘ˡ˧˔˟ ˔ˡ˗ ˢ˖˖˨ˣ˔˧˜ˢˡ˔˟ ˛˘˔˟˧˛ ˔ˡ˗ ˦˔˙˙˘ ˘˧ˬʲ ʼ˙ ˬˢ˨ ˔ˡ˦˪˘˥˘˗ ˬ˘˦ʟ ˧ˢ ˔˟˟ ˧˛˘ ˔˕ˢ˩˘ʟ ʶ˟˔ˬ˦˧ˢˡ˘ ˊ˔˦˧˘ ˛˔˦ ˇˊ˂ ˢˣ˘ˡ˜ˡ˚˦ ˢˡ ˢ˨˥ ˃˨˕˟˜˖ ʴ˗˩˜˦ˢ˥ˬ ʶˢˠˠ˜˧˧˘˘ ʛ˃ʴʶʜ ˧˛˔˧ ˠ˜˚˛˧ ˝˨˦˧ ˕˘ ˣ˘˥˙˘˖˧ ˙ˢ˥ ˬˢ˨ʔ ˇ˛˘ ˃ʴʶ ˦˘˥˩˘˦ ˔˦ ˔ ˖˥˨˖˜˔˟ ˟˜ˡ˞ ˕˘˧˪˘˘ˡ ʶ˟˔ˬ˦˧ˢˡ˘ ˊ˔˦˧˘ʚ˦ ʵˢ˔˥˗ ˢ˙ ʷ˜˥˘˖˧ˢ˥˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˧˛˘ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬʡ ʼ˧˦ ˖ˢ˥˘ ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡ ˜˦ ˧ˢ ˣ˥ˢ˩˜˗˘ ˩˔˟˨˔˕˟˘ ˜ˡ˦˜˚˛˧˦ ˢˡ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˖ˢˡ˖˘˥ˡ˦ ˢ˥ ˜ˡ˧˘˥˘˦˧˦ ˥˘˟˔˧˘˗ ˧ˢ ˢ˨˥ ˥˘˚˜ˢˡ˔˟ ˪˔˦˧˘ ˙˔˖˜˟˜˧˜˘˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˦˘˥˩˜˖˘˦ʡ ˇ˛˘ ˖ˢˠˠ˜˧˧˘˘ ˖ˢˠˣ˥˜˦˘˦ ˢ˙ ˦˜˫ ʛʩʜ ˣ˨˕˟˜˖ ˠ˘ˠ˕˘˥˦ʟ ˘˔˖˛ ˦˘˥˩˜ˡ˚ ˔ ʦʠˬ˘˔˥ ˧˘˥ˠʟ ˔ˣˣˢ˜ˡ˧˘˗ ˗˜˥˘˖˧˟ˬ ˕ˬ ˧˛˘ ʵˢ˔˥˗ʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˥˘ˣ˥˘˦˘ˡ˧˔˧˜˩˘˦ ˦˘˟˘˖˧˘˗ ˕ˬ ˠ˨ˡ˜˖˜ˣ˔˟ ˦˛˔˥˘˛ˢ˟˗˘˥˦ ˩˜˔ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʡ ˇˢ ʴˣˣ˟ˬʭ ˆ˘ˡ˗ ˬˢ˨˥ ˖ˢ˩˘˥ ˟˘˧˧˘˥ ˔ˡ˗ ˥˘˦˨ˠ˘ ˧ˢ ˜ˡ˙ˢʳ˖˟˔ˬ˦˧ˢˡ˘˪˔˦˧˘ʡ˖ˢˠ ˕ˬ ˀ˔˥˖˛ ʦʤʟ ʥʣʥʧʡ ˇ˛˘ ʵˢ˔˥˗ ˪˜˟˟ ˕˘ ˠ˔˞˜ˡ˚ ˖ˢˠˠ˜˧˧˘˘ ˔ˣˣˢ˜ˡ˧ˠ˘ˡ˧˦ ˔˧ ˧˛˘˜˥ ʴˣ˥˜˟ ˠ˘˘˧˜ˡ˚ʡ
ʿ˔ˡ˗˙˜˟˟ ʙ ˅ˬ˟˘ˬ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʨʣʤʤʪ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʤʪʦ ʛʻˊˌ ʫʨʧʜ ʵˢ˫ ʦʥʥʟ ˅ˬ˟˘ˬʟ ʴʵ ˇʣʵ ʧʴʣ ˊ˘˘˞˗˔ˬ˦ ʬʭʣʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʧʭʦʣˣˠʮ ˆ˔˧˨˥˗˔ˬ˦ ʢ ˆˇʴˇˆ ʬʭʣʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʦʭʣʣˣˠʮ ʶ˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˆ˨ˡ˗˔ˬ˦ ˁ˂ˇʸʭ ˖˨˦˧ˢˠ˘˥˦ ˠ˨˦˧ ˔˥˥˜˩˘ ˔˧ ˟˘˔˦˧ ʤʨ ˠ˜ˡ˨˧˘˦ ˣ˥˜ˢ˥ ˧ˢ ˖˟ˢ˦˜ˡ˚ʮ ʴ˗ˠ˜ˡ˜˦˧˥˔˧˜ˢˡ ˕˨˜˟˗˜ˡ˚ ˀˢˡ ˧ˢ ʹ˥˜ ʫʭʣʣ˔ˠ Ϟʧʭʣʣˣˠ ˠʟ ʶ˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˙˥ˢˠ ʤʥʭʣʣ ʠ ʤʭʣʣˣˠ ˇˢ˟˟ ʹ˥˘˘ʭ ʤʡʫʨʨʡʥʥʤʡʥʣʦʫ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʩʩʦʡʥʣʦʫ ʿ˜ˡ˗˕˥ˢˢ˞ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢ ˢˡʭ ʨʤʣʣʫ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʥʣʤ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʩ ʩʩʥʡʥʪʣʧ ʧ ˇ˨˘˦ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠʮ ˇ˛˨˥˦ ʤʤʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʩʭʦʣˣˠʮ ˆ˔˧ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠ ˇˢ˙˜˘˟˗ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʨʤʣʦʥ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʤʬʤ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʩʩʥ ʥʡʥʪʦʤ ˊ˘˗ʟ ʹ˥˜ ʙ ˆ˔˧ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠ ˉ˜˞˜ˡ˚ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʤʥʨʣʦ ˇ˪ˣ ˅˗ ʧʫʣ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʪʤʫʡʪʬʨʩ ˇ˨˘˦ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠʮ ˆ˔˧ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʭʦʣˣ ˣˠ ʾ˜ˡ˦˘˟˟˔ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʧʩʧʤʫ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʤʤʦ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʥʥʩʡʩʫʣʥ ˊ˘˗ ʤʤʭʣʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʣʣˣˠʮ ʹ˥˜ ʤʤʭʣʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʣʣˣˠ
áƺټȸƺ ǼȒȒǸǣȇǕ ǔȒȸ ɀȒȅƺ ȅȒɎǣɮƏɎƺƳ ɎƺƏȅ ȅƺȅƫƺȸ ɎȒ ǴȒǣȇ Ȓɖȸ ɎƺƏȅٍ áǝƏɎټɀ ɵȒɖȸ ɀɖȵƺȸȵȒɯƺȸٍّ ³ƺƏɀȒȇƏǼ !ȸƺɯ xƺȅƫƺȸ ٮǕ ³ƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ ³ƺƏɀȒȇƏǼ nƏƫȒɖȸƺȸ (ɖɎǣƺɀ ȅƏɵ ǣȇƬǼɖƳƺ ƫɖɎ Əȸƺ ȇȒɎ ǼǣȅǣɎƺƳ ɎȒ ƫȸɖɀǝǣȇǕً ȸȒƏƳ ȒǣǼ ȵƏɎƬǝǣȇǕً ȵƏƬǸƺȸ ȒȵƺȸƏɎȒȸً ƫȸǣƳǕƺ ȅƏǣȇɎƺȇƏȇƬƺً ƳȸƏǣȇƏǕƺ ǣȅȵȸȒɮƺȅƺȇɎً ƬɖǼɮƺȸɎ ȸƺȵǼƏƬƺȅƺȇɎً ƏȇƳ ƫƺƏɮƺȸ ƳƏȅ ȸƺȅȒɮƏǼِ ªÈ nXIX! ÁX z³ي àƏǼǣƳ !ǼƏɀɀ ( דȸǣɮƺȸɀ nǣƬƺȇɀƺ ɯǣɎǝ Əȇ ƏƬƬƺȵɎƏƫǼƺ ƳȸǣɮǣȇǕ ȸƺƬȒȸƳ áǣǼǼǣȇǕ ɎȒ ɎȸƏǣȇ ƏȇƳ ǼƺƏȸȇ ɎȒ ȒȵƺȸƏɎƺ ǼǣǕǝɎ ƏȇƳ ǝƺƏɮɵ ƳɖɎɵ ƺȷɖǣȵȅƺȇɎ ƏȇƳ ɯȒȸǸ ɯǣɎǝ Ƭȸƺɯɀ ȵȵȒȸɎɖȇǣɎɵ ɎȒ ǕƏǣȇ ɮƏǼɖƏƫǼƺ ɯȒȸǸ ƺɴȵƺȸǣƺȇƬƺ xɖɀɎ ƫƺ ɯǣǼǼǣȇǕ ɎȒ ɯȒȸǸ ǣȇ ǔǼɖƬɎɖƏɎǣȇǕ ƬǼǣȅƏɎƺɀ ٢ǝȒɎً ƬȒǼƳً ɯƺɎ٣ ƏȇƳ ƺȇɮǣȸȒȇȅƺȇɎƏǼ ƬȒȇƳǣɎǣȒȇɀِ ƫǣǼǣɎɵ ɎȒ ǼǣǔɎ דǼƫɀِ Ȓȸ ȅȒȸƺ ³ƏǔƺɎɵ ƬȒȇɀƬǣȒɖɀ ƏɎɎǣɎɖƳƺ ³ƺƏɀȒȇƏǼ ³ƺȸɮǣƬƺȅƏȇٖ0ȷɖǣȵȅƺȇɎ ȵƺȸƏɎȒȸ zƺƺƳƺƳ ǔȒȸ Ɏǝƺ גאאȸȒƏƳ ȅƏǣȇɎƺȇƏȇƬƺ ƏȇƳ ƬȒȇɀɎȸɖƬɎǣȒȇ ɀƺƏɀȒȇِ ªÈ nXIX! ÁX z³ي àƏǼǣƳ !ǼƏɀɀ ( דȸǣɮƺȸɀ nǣƬƺȇɀƺ ɯǣɎǝ Əȇ ƏƬƬƺȵɎƏƫǼƺ ƳȸǣɮǣȇǕ ȸƺƬȒȸƳ áǣǼǼǣȇǕ ɎȒ ɎȸƏǣȇ ƏȇƳ ǼƺƏȸȇ ɎȒ ȒȵƺȸƏɎƺ ǼǣǕǝɎ ƏȇƳ ǝƺƏɮɵ ƳɖɎɵ ƺȷɖǣȵȅƺȇɎ ƏȇƳ ɯȒȸǸ ɯǣɎǝ Ƭȸƺɯɀ ȵȵȒȸɎɖȇǣɎɵ ɎȒ ǕƏǣȇ ɮƏǼɖƏƫǼƺ ɯȒȸǸ ƺɴȵƺȸǣƺȇƬƺ xɖɀɎ ƫƺ ɯǣǼǼǣȇǕ ɎȒ ɯȒȸǸ ǣȇ ǔǼɖƬɎɖƏɎǣȇǕ ƬǼǣȅƏɎƺɀ ٢ǝȒɎً ƬȒǼƳً ɯƺɎ٣ ƏȇƳ ƺȇɮǣȸȒȇȅƺȇɎƏǼ ƬȒȇƳǣɎǣȒȇɀِ ƫǣǼǣɎɵ ɎȒ ǼǣǔɎ דǼƫɀِ Ȓȸ ȅȒȸƺ ¨ȸƺɮǣȒɖɀ ƬȒȇɀɎȸɖƬɎǣȒȇ ƺɴȵƺȸǣƺȇƬƺ ǣɀ Əȇ ƏɀɀƺɎ xƺƬǝƏȇǣƬɀٖɎȸƏƳƺɀ ƺɴȵƺȸǣƺȇƬƺ ǣɀ Əȇ ƏɀɀƺɎ !ǼƏɀɀ בǣɀ Əȇ ƏɀɀƺɎ ƫǣǼǣɎɵ ɎȒ ɯȒȸǸ ɯƺǼǼ ǣȇ Ə ɎƺƏȅ ƺȇɮǣȸȒȇȅƺȇɎ ³ƺƏɀȒȇƏǼ ÁȸɖƬǸ (ȸǣɮƺȸɀ ٢ זٮהȅȒȇɎǝɀ٣ !ǼƏɀɀ X ÁȸɖƬǸ (ȸǣɮƺȸɀ ɯǣɎǝ ƺȷɖǣȵȅƺȇɎ ȒȵƺȸƏɎǣȇǕ ƺɴȵƺȸǣƺȇƬƺ ǔȒȸ Ɏǝƺ גאאǕȸƏɮƺǼ ǝƏɖǼǣȇǕ ƏȇƳ ƬȒȇɀɎȸɖƬɎǣȒȇ ɀƺƏɀȒȇِ ªÈ nXIX! ÁX z³ي àƏǼǣƳ !ǼƏɀɀ nǣƬƺȇɀƺ ɯǣɎǝ Ə ǔƏɮȒɖȸƏƫǼƺ ƳȸǣɮǣȇǕ ȸƺƬȒȸƳِ xǣȇǣȅɖȅ JȸƏƳƺ אȒȸ Jِ0ِ(ِ ¨ȸȒɮƺȇ ƺɴȵƺȸǣƺȇƬƺ ƏȇƳ ƏƫǣǼǣɎɵ ɎȒ ȵƺȸǔȒȸȅ ȸȒƏƳ ȅƏǣȇɎƺȇƏȇƬƺ Ȓǔ ȸȒƏƳɀً ɀǣǕȇɀً ƫȸǣƳǕƺɀً ƺɎƬًِ JƺȇƺȸƏǼ ɀƺȸɮǣƬǣȇǕ Ȓǔ ƺȷɖǣȵȅƺȇɎً ƏȇƳ ȒɎǝƺȸ ƳɖɎǣƺɀ Əɀ ƏɀɀǣǕȇƺƳ ƫɵ Ɏǝƺ ³ɖȵƺȸɮǣɀȒȸِ ¨ȸƺɮǣȒɖɀ ƺɴȵƺȸǣƺȇƬƺ ǝƏɖǼǣȇǕ ƏȇƳ ɀȵȸƺƏƳǣȇǕ ǕȸƏɮƺǼ ǣɀ Əȇ ƏɀɀƺɎِ kȇȒɯǼƺƳǕƺ Ȓǔ ƺƏɮƺȸ !ȒɖȇɎɵِ ƫǣǼǣɎɵ ɎȒ ɯȒȸǸ ǣȇƳƺȵƺȇƳƺȇɎǼɵ ƏȇƳ Əɀɀɖȅƺ ȸƺɀȵȒȇɀǣƫǣǼǣɎɵ ǔȒȸ ȅƏǣȇɎƺȇƏȇƬƺ Ȓǔ ƺȷɖǣȵȅƺȇɎِ ƫǣǼǣɎɵ ɎȒ ɯȒȸǸ ƺǔǔƺƬɎǣɮƺǼɵ ɯǣɎǝ ȒɎǝƺȸ ƺȅȵǼȒɵƺƺɀ ƏȇƳ Ɏǝƺ ȵɖƫǼǣƬِ XȇɎƺȸƺɀɎƺƳ ƏȵȵǼǣƬƏȇɎɀ Əȸƺ ȸƺȷɖƺɀɎƺƳ ɎȒ ɀɖƫȅǣɎ Ɏǝƺǣȸ ȸƺɀɖȅƺɀ ƏȇƳ Ƴȸǣɮƺȸټɀ ƏƫɀɎȸƏƬɎɀ ɎȒ ي RɖȅƏȇ «ƺɀȒɖȸƬƺɀً ƺƏɮƺȸ !ȒɖȇɎɵً Ȓɴ « ًגɵǼƺɵً Á ג ȸ ƫɵ ƺٮȅƏǣǼ ɎȒ يƬƏȸƺƺȸɀ۬ƫƺƏɮƺȸِƏƫِƬƏ IȒȸ ȅȒȸƺ ǣȇǔȒ ɮǣɀǣɎ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺِ Áǝƺ !Əȸƺƺȸɀ ȵƏǕƺ ƬƏȇ ƫƺ ǔȒɖȇƳ ɖȇƳƺȸ Ɏǝƺ JȒɮƺȸȇȅƺȇɎ ȅƺȇɖِ
T ŕHr¼r ¯©ŕ T rƼ xȒɮǣƺɀ ɎƺȅȵȒȸƏȸǣǼɵ ȅȒɮƺƳ ɎȒ RȒǼƳƺȇ RƏǼǼ ي חג חחגɮƺً RȒǼƳƺȇ ِ
³ƏɎɖȸƳƏɵً xƏȸƬǝ חɎǝي ¨ בx٥ ɖɎɎƺȸǔǼǼɵ ɵ Á ÁƏ ƏǼƺ ډI ױ ױ ȅ ¨ װx٥ Á Áǝ ǝƺ !ȸƺƏɎȒȸ ¨ ډJ ת ȅ
ƳȅǣɀɀǣȒȇɀي (ȒȇƏɎǣȒȇɀ ɎȒ ɎǝƺƏɎȸƺ ȸƺȵƏǣȸɀ ٮٮٮ
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XȇǔȒي ȵƏȸƏǕȒȇɎǝƺƏɎȸƺِƬƏ ٮٮٮ
zƺɴɎ xȒɮǣƺ ي ȵȸǣǼ ב٢Á ٣
˃˟˘˔˦˘ ˡˢ˧˘ʭ ʴ˟˟ ˧˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˦˧˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˘˫˖˘ˣ˧ ˙ˢ˥ ˧˛˘ ˅ˬ˟˘ˬ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˙˘ ˇ˥ ˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡ ˔˥˘ ˖˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˢˡ ˆ˧˔˧˨˧ˢ˥ˬ ˛ˢ˟˜˗˔ˬ˦ʡ
ƺ Ə ɮ ƺ ȸ ! Ȓ ɖ ȇ Ɏ ɵ ۴ ד ٮ א דɎ ǝ ³ Ɏ ȸ ƺ ƺ Ɏ ً Ȓ ɴ « ً ג ɵ Ǽ ƺ ɵ ً Á ג ۴ ב ו ב ٮ ב ה ה ٮ ז ו۴ ƫ ƺ Ə ɮ ƺ ȸ ِ Ə ƫ ِ Ƭ Ə
Beaver County Chronicle, February 28, 2024 - 3
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Council agrees to pay CN, refuses to pay maintenance costs for new projects Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council decided to pay CN an outstanding invoice despite the county stating the bill far exceeds the original cost estimate given for the project. But going forward, council stated its intent to tell the railway company the county will no longer pay maintenance costs for any new projects initiated by CN. The issue is over payment of an outstanding invoice for a warning system upgrade at the main street crossing in the Hamlet of Bruce (officially called Mile 196.70 on Wainwright Subdivision). This was one of three locations in the county approved for whistle cessation but they required upgrades for safety purposes. Administration requested council consider paying the outstanding invoice of $78,247.15 for the upgrade at that Bruce crossing, despite large cost overruns. The invoice for the Bruce main street upgrade was “completed for considerably higher than the project estimate,” stated the report, which was why it had to be brought to council for approval. The other two projects at Wainwright 197.16 (Hwy. 857) and Wainwright 232.39 (Sec. Road 630) were completed within project estimates so were automatically paid. CN has attributed its increased bill for the Bruce upgrade to a rise in the cost of material and labour as well as to working in winter conditions. CN has offered as compensation to waive maintenance fees “in perpetuity” for two new warning systems recently installed at CN double tracks at Twp. Rd. 462 (167.53) and at Rge. Rd.
112 (171.13). It would mean entering into new Crossing Warning System agreements with these other two crossings. Councillor Barry Bruce, who represents the Bruce area in Division 4, stated that CN could not be trusted, “on any level…to pull a stunt like this. Our ratepayers are forced to pay this ransom.” He made a motion to pay “zero dollars” for the CN invoice on the Bruce warning system upgrade pending further investigation by Transport Canada, which was defeated 4-1. Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said he agreed with Bruce about the cost overrun but couldn’t support the motion. “I’d rather work with CN,” he said. “We need to work this out better in the future.” Bruce countered by saying that “CN has abused its power time after time… No other county has to pay these fees.” He called the fees “a huge drain on the taxpayer,” adding that CN should come to council “and explain why this penalty is being imposed.” To that, Hrabec agreed that the cost estimates were not in line with the actual costs for the project at Bruce. Division 2 Councillor Lionel Williams stated the bill should be paid, “even if they are not favourable.” He was not in favour of paying for legal fees to dispute the invoice. But Hrabec said he “got the message” and agreed that “the cost assessments were way out.” But he noted that the agreements were negotiated settlements, adding: “We need to find a better way of working together,” with CN. Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson reminded council that there were 120 km. of CN track running through
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Beaver County. “We just have to be more cognizant in terms of the costing process,” he said. Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) preferred council pay the original cost estimate for the Bruce upgrade, and final project costs for the other two crossings. He stated he “understood the spirit of the motion,” by Bruce, but would vote against it. “CN is getting off scot free and I don’t think it should continue,” replied Bruce, who was the only councillor to vote for his motion. Smook said the Bruce crossing was 346 per cent more than what had been estimated by CN. His own motion called for the county to pay a total of $42,414 to CNR which represented the estimate costs for the projects, including the one at Bruce. This motion was defeated 3-2. Council finally passed a third motion by Hrabec but it was a split vote. Hrabec’s motion to pay the outstanding invoice of $78,247.14 for the warning system upgrade at Bruce passed 32. Hrabec said that CN “has a seat at the table, and are taxpayers.” Supporting the motion, Williams said, “it seems to be a lot (of money) to hold back” from CN. But Smook was not in favour of paying the entire cost over run invoice. “I will vote against this,” said Smook.
“We need to protect the taxpayer.” Bruce stated that the county has other taxpayers to consider, including the grain elevators that closed down when the railway failed to support them. “To give (CN) a free pass because they pay taxes is not a good reason,” he said. Bruce was “totally opposed” to Hrabec’s motion and asked for a recorded vote. But Hrabec pointed out that the county did ask CN to do the work, then held the projects over to 2023. “That’s the cost of doing business,” he said, with costs rising after that. A second motion by Hrabec was made for council to enter into agreements with CN for the other two crossings. The agreement would have CN pay 100 per cent of the maintenance on 167.53 at Twp. Rd. 462, and 171.13 at R.R. 112 “in perpetuity.” And further, council was to advise CN that future maintenance costs on new crossings will be CN’s responsibility alone. The motion passed without objection. Hrabec explained that, since CN is usually the one to ask for new crossings, this motion wouldn’t impede the county. And, if CN wants them built, it must take responsibility for the maintenance. “I agree with this,” said Smook. “They should be responsible for all maintenance costs.”
The Weekly Review, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - Page 9
This includes drug activity, prostitution, and gang-related crime. SCAN holds owners accountable for activity taking place on their property and supports landlords by helping them remove problem tenants who disrupt neighbourhoods and destroy property. A resource for communities across Alberta, the unit initiates investigations based on citizen tips and works in partnership with residents to increase safety. How does SCAN work? When a community member reports a problem property to SCAN, the unit will begin an investigation. Once the investigation confirms the activity investigators will contact the property owner to try and solve the problem informally. If informal efforts are unsuccessful, SCAN can apply to the courts for a Community Safety Order (CSO) that calls for owners to meet a number of conditions, or for the property to be closed for up to 90 days. SCAN uses civil legislation to target properties, not people. Any criminal activity uncovered when dealing with these properties is turned over to the police to investigate. How do I file a complaint? Call SCAN toll-free at 1-866-960-SCAN (7226). You can also file a complaint online at alberta.ca/reports u s p i c i o u s property.aspx. If enough evidence exists to support the complaint, SCAN will investigate. What are the signs I can look for in my neighbourhood? The following are common signs of suspicious or illegal activity. Observing one of the following doesn’t always signal illegal activity but if
of a property, do not investigate it yourself or approach the occupants. Contact local police or SCAN. Your information is confidential and safe. No person, including the director, shall, without written consent of the complainant disclose the identity of the complainant to another person, court, public body or law enforcement agency. Accountable and transparent • speak directly to an analyst • direct access to an investigator Benefits of SCAN • improves community safety • empowers citizens; complaint-driven process • targets property, not individuals • holds property owners accountable for activities on their properties
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they occur frequently or together, a problem may exist. Signs to look for include: • residents that are rarely seen, distant or secretive. • frequent visitors and unusual traffic at any time of the day or night. • people repeatedly visiting the property who only go to the door for short durations. • increased vehicle or foot traffic. • frequent late-night activity. • windows blackened or curtains always drawn. • extensive investment in home security. • neglected property and yard. • presence of drug paraphernalia or strange odours coming from the property. • residents who regularly meet vehicles near the property for short periods of time. If you are suspicious
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BRSD seeking feedback on potential boundary changes Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter
The Battle River School Division (BRSD) Board of Trustees is seeking public feedback on potential boundary changes arising from the boundary review completed in late 2023 and presented in early 2024. The proposed new boundary map suggests changes mostly to the east of Camrose, affecting all four BRSD schools in Flagstaff County, and two schools in Beaver County. The review was initiated by the board in 2023, and was the first time all school boundaries had been reviewed since the division was formed in 1995, over 28 years ago. The Division engaged a consultant, Dr. Cindi Vaselenak, and held four inperson consultation sessions to provide parents and the general public information about the scope of the review. According to Dr. Vaselenak’s report, “The BRSD Attendance Bound Review has four main goals. • Schools, particularly in rural communities, are properly supported to provide quality educational opportunities; • Boundaries aren’t influenced by artificial factors, such as municipal lines; • Updated boundaries reflect changing demographics; • Attendance boundaries are logical and efficient for each school.” BRSD says that bus times for students and routes were also given consideration. In October, four in-person parent consultation meetings were held, with 83 persons in all attending the four meetings. Around 209 people completed an online survey, 18 surveys were completed in person, and three were completed but received after the deadline. The report noted that only 23 surveys were submitted from Ward 2 (Beaver County/Bruce/Holden/ Ryley/Tonguelashing) and 37 from Ward 4 (Flagstaff County/Tofield/ Viking/Forestburg/Galahad/Hardisty /Heisler/Killam/Sedgewick/Strome) Thirty-four respondents only provided partial addresses, insufficient to plot on a map, and four were out of the BRSD district altogether. Dr. Vaselenak’s report noted several themes arising from the information collected. She noted that there was “significant satisfaction with current school boundaries,” with 78 per cent of parent respondents satisfied with current boundaries. Another recurrent theme was that transportation issues are the most frequent area of concern for parents, but that 65 per cent of respondents were still satisfied with transportation. The majority of respondents also felt that students should be directed by proximity to the closest school. Dr. Vaselenak noted that there was no particular boundary line or area identified by respondents to be problematic,
but the initial survey did identify two smaller areas that could be changed to “enhance consistency,” adding, “These changes affect only a small number of families and a ‘grandfathering’ period for students residing in those areas should be considered.” The two areas are located at the NE corner of the Holden catchment area, and the SE section of the Viking catchment area. As parents indicated school proximity to be a major choice in deciding where students attend, it was also noted that there were areas where students directed to Killam are closer to Forestburg, and students directed to Ryley were closer to Daysland, as well as students being directed to Round Hill who were closer to Tofield. One of the issues of boundaries being examined was whether boundaries currently based on geographical features (like secondary highway placement) were beneficial to students, and Dr. Vaselenak noted particularly that students living on the east and west sides of secondary Highway 855 being directed to two different schools in the Beaver County region, which split Holden Jr. High class cohorts between Viking and Tofield in High Schools.
Dr. Vaselenak provided census data for population counts where there are schools, comparing 2016 to 2021 (latest) figures for ages 0 to 14 years total, then also breaking that down by age group. The final report also includes student population density by area maps, showing existing rural households with students attending school in each region. Comparing the density maps and the proposed potential new boundaries gives an idea how many existing student households would be affected by the new map. (These figures are not broken down into students, just households.) It also compared school populations, capacity, and utilization over the past decade. BRSD Board Chair Patrick McFeely said the following in a letter to residents that came out with the information about the potential new boundary information. “In reviewing the feedback received, the Board, through the Community Engagement Committee, determined that a third option should also be developed reflecting this feedback and the desire to address some geographical considerations, largely in the eastern areas of the
Potential changes boundary map
Red lines denote potential changes to existing boundaries; black circles indicate the presence of red lines.
School Division.” He adds, “Our work so far leads us to why we are writing to you today. The Board determined that direct communications on these options to all residences that may be impacted by these options was a needed next step. There will also be an additional online opportunity for all Battle River School Division Parents and Residents to review all options and provide their comments on them to the Board prior to decisions being made.” That online feedback form link is available on the BRSD website, at: brsd.ab.ca/our-division/brsd-boundary-map McFeely says, “Following this additional consultation period over the next month, the Board will then meet to consider this feedback and determine any changes to Attendance Boundaries going forward. “The Boards’ intention is that if any changes to Boundaries are made, they will be in effect this September for the 2024/25 School Year. “In the event that changes to attendance boundaries are made, the issue of attendance grandfathering of current attendees will be addressed by the Board prior to the summer break.”
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In loving memory of a precious Son, Brother, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin, Uncle, and Friend. I heard your voice in the wind today, And turned to see your face; The warmth of the wind caressed me, As I stood silently in place. I felt your touch in the sun today, As its warmth filled the sky; I closed my eyes for your embrace, And my spirit soared high. I held you close in my heart today, It made me feel complete; You have passed... But you are not gone, You will always be a part of me. As long as the sun shines, rain falls... The wind blows; You will live on inside of me forever, For that is all my heart knows. May the winds of love blow gently; And whisper so you can hear; How much we love and miss you, And wish that you were here. Lovingly Remembered and Sadly Missed, Your Family and Friends
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Viking RCMP charge male after break and enter investigation On Jan. 2, 2024, at approximately 1:50 p.m., Viking RCMP responded to a complaint of break and enter and theft of a vehicle at a rural residence in the Viking area. The investigation revealed that a suspect had entered the residence and stole numerous firearms and personal documents; and also stole a vehicle from the property. On Jan, 6, 2024, Viking RCMP with the assistance of RCMP Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, as well as Killam and Fort Saskatchewan RCMP, executed search warrants on two residences in Viking, and a motor vehicle in Fort Saskatchewan. As a result of the investigation, Eric Allan Ross, 30, a resident of
Viking, was charged with 16 criminal code offences, some of which include: • Weapons possession for the purpose of trafficking •Uttering threats against a person x8 •Theft of motor vehicle •Possession of a weapon obtained by crime •Possession of firearm/ammunition in a motor vehicle •Assault •Failure to comply •Forcible confinement •Extortion with firearm Ross was been taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody with his next court date set for March 14, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vegreville.
Ronald Edward Stewart, 53, a resident of Viking, was charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon x2. Stewart is presently wanted on a warrant for his arrest. If anyone has any information regarding this file, please contact the Viking RCMP Detachment at 780-3363441. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
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ASIRT Investigates an officer-involved shooting in Vegreville On the evening of Feb. 15, officers from the Vegreville RCMP detachment received a 911 call stating that a mother had been stabbed by her son at a residence in the community. RCMP then received a second call indicating that a male was attempting to break into residences in the area. A third 911 call stated that a male had kicked in the front window of a residence and was inside, armed with a knife. RCMP officers attended the residence and an interaction with the male occurred inside. Officers discharged
their service firearms, striking the male and causing serious injuries. Officers provided emergency medical care until emergency medical services arrived to transport the male to hospital via STARS air ambulance, where he remains in critical condition. A female was also treated for her injuries and has been discharged from hospital. A knife was found at the scene of the shooting. Investigation determined that the same male was the subject of all three 911 calls. The Alberta Serious Incident Response
Team’s investigation will examine the use of force by officers. No additional information will be released. As part of its ongoing investigation, ASIRT is asking anyone who may have information about the incident to contact investigators at 780-6441483. ASIRT’s mandate is to effectively, independently and objectively investigate incidents involving Alberta’s police that have resulted in serious injury or death to any person, as well as serious or sensitive allegations of police misconduct.
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Medical student clerkships a pipeline to creating more rural physicians Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Towns throughout rural Alberta perennially struggle with the problem of attracting family physicians to their community. A University of Alberta education program might hold some of the answers. A recently published study in the Canadian Medical Education Journal tracked over a thousand university medical grads between 2009 and 2016. The cohort who went through U of A's Rural Integrated Community Clerkship (ICC) Program in their third year of med school were more likely to choose rural or family practice after graduation than those who did a rounds-based placement in an urban hospital. "For those that have done the ICC, we found that 45 per cent of the total group of ICC grads went into rural practice, whether they chose family medicine or another specialty," said co-author and chief investigator Jill Konkin. Before becoming a professor of family medicine at the U of A, Konkin was a family doctor in Sundre and Jasper. What makes med students choose rural? Conventional wisdom in education indicates students with rural backgrounds are more inclined to return to rural communities after graduation. Participation in the ICC program proved to be an even stronger predictor of whether students would choose careers in rural medicine. About 27 per cent of students with rural backgrounds who did their third year placement in an urban centre ended up in a rural practice, while rural students who went through the ICC were nearly twice as likely to choose rural medicine. Even students from urban centres who had chosen the ICC Program were also more likely to end up in a rural practice than rural students who had not. "So how we see this is that the ICC program helps to support the rural students' interest in likelihood to return to rural as
well as increasing those who are urban origin and potentially interested in rural to consider it and do it," Konkin said. Konkin said the program's influence on students' career paths has a lot to do with the relationships they form with patients, their physician-teachers, and other healthcare workers during the ten-month placement. "They actually feel like they belong in that community and that they are members of [the] health team in that community. Which one would then theorize helps them understand that this might be something that is an appealing way of practicing and that that sense of belonging is hugely important for decisions about where you might practice," Konkin said. Limits to expanding program The ICC Program started in 2007 with just seven students, and now normally has more than 20. Konkin said the goal is to keep increasing the number of students over time, but the decline of rural health services and loss of physicians greatly limits the opportunities ICC participants have for their placement. To ensure that students in the rural program meet all the same objectives as those who stayed in the city, communities need to have a regular clinic, a hospital with inpatient emergency care, labour and delivery, and minor surgeries. It has always been difficult to find communities with the breadth of services required, Konkin said, and it has only become more a challenge. "If one looks at rural health since Klein's 90s, rural has lost significant services," Konkin said. "That was, in a sense, the beginning of a decline in the extent of the delivery of services in rural communities." "And that before the latest round of sort of insecurity or fluidity in the workforce was one of the limitations on where we could go. But most recently with the significant loss of physicians from rural it has been a chal-
lenge to expand the program." Konkin said there is a core group of 10 communities in central and north Alberta, and they have negotiated a few more locations further south, being careful not to impinge the University of Calgary, which runs a similar program. "But we've also had communities that have had to take a pause from the program who are still very committed to the program. But for instance, two years ago, I think was two years ago now. There was a community that had had 10 to 12 full-time positions that in a couple of months, went to four," she said. Without the commitment of rural physicians
who are willing to teach, the success of the program wouldn't be possible, Konkin said. Education programs can take years to show a difference. With this study ICC has hard numbers to point to, and
will continue working toward their goal of getting 30 med students through clerkships each year. "The challenge is, health services changes, government changes, or physician recruitment and
retention, all of those kinds of things have a significant impact on rural medical education programs that we have to keep trying to work around and keep our programs robust and functional," Konkin said.
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