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Lots of laughs at 26th FIRST Supper & Auction

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Dale Jones (right) and Darrin Holben kept the bids flying during the 26th annual FIRST Dinner and Auction, held in Heisler on Saturday, Feb. 3. The event raised the second-highest total funds in its long history to fund Flagstaff’s Informed Response Sharing Team programs and events for another year in the region. See full story Page 27.

Impromptu stop on Health Care Engagement session tour held in region Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange was in Camrose on Monday, Feb. 5, for an engagement session with healthcare professionals and the general public.

The Camrose stop was initiated by Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely, who says Camrose was not originally

on the list of locations for public engagement sessions.

“When I approached the Minister's scheduling team they were quick to add Camrose as they and I feel the feedback for our community is valuable.”

Lovely says there were approximately 75 people who attended the session and provided feedback for the minister and her team.

Continued On Page 9 Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange was in Camrose on Monday, Feb. 5, for a health care engagement session with the general public.

Shown above, with Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely, who made a lastminute request to add Camrose to the tour.

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Familiar names on Alberta’s Top 80 employers list Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Canada’s Top 100 Employers started publishing a list of Alberta’s Top Employers in 2006. It’s an annual competition organized by Canada’s Top 100 Employers, recognizing Alberta employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

“This is a special time for Alberta employers," says Anthony Meehan, publisher at Mediacorp, organizers of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition.

"Net migration into the province hit an alltime high last year, with more people moving to Alberta than in any year since they started keeping quarterly records 70 years ago. Yet despite this influx, the province's unemployment rate is now lower than it was in the years before the pandemic. Increasingly, the province's employers are having difficulty finding and retaining enough talented employees to keep their operations growing."

Mediacorp says employers are evaluated by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers using the same eight criteria as the national competition: (1) Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offers the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.

This year’s Top Alberta Employers include a number of companies operating in the Flagstaff region. These include: Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), Alberta Health

Services, ATCO Group, Covenant Health, Enbridge, Fortis Alberta, Gibson Energy, Inter Pipeline, and UFA. Covenant Health responded to the nomination, saying, this is the tenth time Covenant Health has received the award.

“We are honoured to be named as one of Alberta’s top employers for a tenth time. Our dedication to whole-person care is at the core of everything we do, and that includes caring for our employees. Every one of our decisions and interactions - whether in the boardroom or at the bedside - must help create an environment where staff, volunteers, physicians, patients and residents can bring their whole selves,” says Patrick Dumelie, Chief Executive Officer.

“There have been many changes in healthcare over the past 10 years, and to consistently receive this type of award is a testament to how our teams continually find innovative solutions while living our mission. Our most valuable resource is our people, and I am proud of their unwavering commitment to providing quality, compassionate care to create vibrate communities of health and healing.”

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is Flagstaff County’s local Covenant Health facility, providing Acute care, Emergency care, an Adult Day program, Continuing Care, Palliative Care, foot care, and respiratory care.

In 2022-23, the site had 156 staff members, and 30 volunteers. The Killam Health Care Centre saw 10,318 outpatient visits, and 3,683 emergency visits. The site has nine acute care beds, 10 continuing care beds, and 40 supportive living beds.

Killam Health Centre supported 12 team

members in taking a health care aide training program through Norquest College in Edmonton, where they could learn and receive on-the-job training at the same time. Bursaries for the spots were provided by the Killam and District Health Centre Foundation as a way to reduce barriers for those looking to grow their career while also addressing the shortage of rural health care workers. All 12 students successfully received their certificates and are now permanent employees at the site.

ATCO says it’s honoured to be recognized.

“At ATCO, we believe in going beyond the call of duty when it comes to supporting our customers, our communities, and our fellow ATCO teammates.

“Some key points that caught the attention of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers judges during this year’s competition include ATCO’s: “Annual benefits program where employees can access up to $3,000

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“Annual EPIC (Employees Participating in Communities) charitable giving campaign which has raised nearly $54 million since the program’s inception in 2006.

“Family Fire Relief Program of 2023, which gave employees impacted by the Northern Wildfires access to emergency funds, temporary accommodations, and counselling support. “

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Grant funding announced for development of new or strengthening existing community justice programs Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery announced new funding for community justice programs last Tuesday, Jan. 30, and on Monday, Feb. 5, held a round-table discussion with rural media to answer questions about the new funding.

Amery said the program is open to funding many different ideas for community justice programs without limiting those to specific categories, because he says he wants to see what communities really need.

“To give Albertans more options for resolving criminal, family, and civil justice matters outside the courtroom, Alberta’s government is investing $1.2 million in a new one-time grant to support innovative and community based initiatives that provide alternatives to the formal court system.”

Amery confirmed Monday that this includes funding community studies to see if there is a need and an appetite to forming this type of program within a community. That could be supporting community justice initiatives including needs assessments, training resources, technological support, and research efforts to increase accessibility to existing programs.

“Community justice programs are a proven and innovative alternative to the formal court system. This grant will help community organizations explore and create innovative programming to provide even more options for Albertans accessing the justice system and help reduce pressure on the courts,” Amery says.

Amery said Monday that he spent many years practising Family law before becoming Minister of Justice, and says there has been tremendous success in the province’s

family justice strategy.

“One of the biggest issues that I think all families face is that dealing with the court system; dealing with lawyers and judges, is actually intimidating and difficult to navigate for many people.

“The idea behind this grant is to help empower some of the local organizations on the ground to help address these issues.”

He says programs like these can sometimes resolve a number of issues before they land in court, which is one premise of the idea behind these community justice grants, alleviating pressures on Alberta’s criminal and family justices system. “But it is also intended to be an alternative for Albertans for addressing their concerns.

“Justice is not a onesize-fits-all concept,” he adds. “The court system does not need to address every single issue; there are other ways that we can do this.”

The fund is available to not-for-profit organizations, community groups, municipalities, and First Nations and Metis organizations. Amery says, “I would like to see a strong uptake on this program.”

He thinks this program poses a unique opportunity for rural communities, where something as simple as transportation to and from a courtroom has been identified as an issue. Missed court dates due to lack of transportation puts added stress on policing, the court system, and individuals, he adds. He adds that his department is committed to expanding and strengthening the justice digital program.

Eligible communitybased organizations and interest groups can apply for a one-time grant between $5,000 to $25,000.

Applications will be accepted until Feb. 29.

Funds must be expended within one year.

Amery also touched on

some other ongoing or new initiatives from the Justice ministry, including one where regional crown prosecutors are being encouraged to reach out to municipal councils, discussing court trends and what is actually happening in their region.

He says the Justice Ministry is shifting from an internal department that advises other ministries to working in an “outreach style” of operations, acknowledging that, “There are many ways we can achieve a safe and prosperous society,” and promising “many, many good things coming.”

Amery says he’s aware that a lot of rural communities are struggling with rural crime, noting the Province is providing all municipalities with grant funding to review policing in their communities, to better understand how to use existing police services as efficiently as possible, adding that includes the Province’s move towards shoring up RCMP detachments with support from sherriffs.

Amery says he has requested and received approval for a “significant increase in our Alberta Prosecution pre-charge assessment office.

“This is probably one of the most impactful things I’ll be able to do as Minister of Justice. This is going to be a relationship between our crown prosecution service and our local police detachments.

“The purpose of this is to allow prosecutors the opportunity to review and work closely with police, at the pre-charge stage, to help review and assess which of those offences have a reasonable likelihood of conviction; which of those offences and disclosures are complete, which might need more shoring up, which may pose a charter challenge eventually.

“The goal is to allow our prosecutors to weigh

in at an early stages of a charge, to provide police the opportunity to gather more evidence, provide more evidence, and allow the pre-charge prosecutors to forward a very complete package to our assigned crown prosecutors.”

He says in the pilot areas where this project is being implemented, they are seeing a significant drop in the actual charges being laid by police, which he says he thinks is important because “We have to respect that if there is no reasonable likelihood of conviction, we shouldn’t subject people to a long and arduous prosecution before a prosecutor picks up a file.

It also ensures when a prosecutors do pick up a file, the process is more likely to succeed.”

He says Alberta and his ministry are also, with other provinces, advocating for federal bail reforms that need to be addressed. “We need to be tougher on crime, we need bail reform.”

Amery also said the Justice Ministry will challenge a recent court decision regarding scrap metal sales. “I want to create a very hostile environment for people committing these types of crimes. I want to make sure our crown prosecution is fully prosecuting in these areas.” He noted that a hardline approach is to be taken on repeat offenders and ongoing issues. “This is one of those things we have to take more seriously.

Some of the reports I’ve received is that copper pipe may have been stolen and sold for a few thousand dollars, but it impacted the organization or project by several million.

“In the recent past a scrap metals legislation was introduced to make scrap metal dealers more accountable if they were purchasing these types of products from individuals, that they would have to take information

Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery held a round table discussion with rural media Monday to talk about new grant funding for community justice programs and other issues. down. That was challenged in court recently and unfortunately, that challenge was successful.

“I have directed my department to appeal that decision, and we are going to go ahead with that appeal to challenge the outcome of that court case.

“We can’t have scrap metal dealers purchasing scrap metal from individuals without accounting for where it came from.”

He says the province is also looking at different ways to shore up and strengthen the scrap metal legislation.

He said there is also some movement in introducing or strengthening civil forfeiture “where we suspect or the crown can demonstrate the existence of proceeds of crime, in that there will be further actions taken against those individuals to disincentivise accumulation of assets resulting from direct proceeds of crime.”

He says his department is working in overdrive, with many more things to come in the months ahead.

“When people are safe, we see prosperity.”

Castor hosts Pam Dunkle Memorial Bonspiel

The Pam Dunkle Memorial Bonspiel was held in Castor on Saturday, Feb. 3, for children in Grades 4 to 6. A team from Forestburg played well, winning two of their three games. Fun

was had by all. Pictured above from left to right are Shyanne Kuefler, Emma Kells, Maria Badry, and Kole Kells.

Also thanks to their coaches, Linda Kells and Krysta Kuefler.

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OPINION LETTER

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Hon. Damien Kurek, Battle River-Crowfoot MP It’s time to stop Greenwashing!

Beware of scammers

Dear Editor: I am a 96-year-old senior and I am writing this narrative in the hope that it will save some seniors from getting scammed.

About a year ago one of my friends lost $8,000 to a scammer impersonating his grandson who covered his voice by saying he had a cold, and claimed that he got himself into trouble and needed the money to cover legal costs, and begged my friend not to tell his parents because they would be very upset.

I also have a friend that has been getting several calls that she won $385,000 in a lottery and that they will be bringing her the money as soon as she paid them their travel expenses from Toronto, which amounted to nearly $2,000. I had a hard time dissuading her from sending them the money and told her to hang up and not to ever talk to scammers.

Now I consider myself to be a reasonably intelligent person. In the light of knowing about these scams, I should have been the last person to be scammed.

Yet recently, but for a stroke of luck, I came very close to losing nearly $10,000 to scammers!

The technique they used was to mesmerize me by convincing me that my grandson was driving with his friend and they got into an accident.

His friend was the one driving but my grandson bumped his head to the windshield and thought he had a broken nose and that affected his voice.

When the police came to investigate, they found a brown paper bag filled with illegal drugs on the back seat of the car. The scammer impersonating my grandson went to great length to convince me that he didn’t know his friend used drugs, that he never used drugs, and that he didn’t know anything about the brown paper bag.

He added that they were both arrested and in jail, and that he had a lawyer friend whom he knew for 30 years and whom he trusted completely, and for me

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to do whatever the “lawyer” told me to do. Then he turned me over to his “lawyer” who advised me that he would need $9,000 to get my grandson out of jail and to hush up the incident so that my grandson wouldn’t lose his job. He also assured me that I would get my money back if they didn’t find my grandson’s fingerprints on the bag. He added that there was a publication ban and that he could only help my grandson if I didn’t speak about it to anyone, not even a family member, so that it wouldn’t leak to the press.

By now the thought of my grandson, who had a high paying job and had only recently purchased an expensive home, losing his job had me completely mesmerized and I was incapable of rational thinking or behavior.

The “lawyer” asked for and I gave him my phone number and address.

He gave me explicit instructions what to tell the bank if they asked why I needed the money. I was to tell them that my grandson was going to a car auction that afternoon and that they only accepted cash.

When I asked for $10,000 cash at the bank, the teller told me she could give me only $3,000. I asked if I could get more out of a joint account I had with my son.

At this point I believe the teller became suspicious and asked if she could call my son.

I gave her his phone number and after she talked to him, she handed the phone to me. My son did his best to convince me I was being scammed, but I didn’t believe him and told him I would explain everything the next day! The bank gave me the maximum amount they were allowed and when I got home the phone was ringing. It was my son. He told me he had just spoken to my grandson who was at work teaching a class and annoyed to be disturbed. It was only then that I snapped out of my “trance” and realized I was being scammed!!

William Dascavich

It’s time to have an honest and pragmatic conversation about environmental policy.

This need became desperately clear when, on the second weekend of January, Alberta faced an electricity shortage. This led the province’s utility administrator to issue an Emergency Grid Alert, asking Albertans to cut their electrical consumption or risk facing rolling blackouts and the possibility of serious grid disruptions. This move seems unimaginable in a country like Canada, let alone a province like Alberta, where our energy resources are vast. This needs to spur an honest debate about how we approach our environmental policy.

The reason for the shortage can be attributed to one main factor: the sky was dark, and windless. At one point, out of the maximum capacity of 6131 MegaWatts (MW) of wind and solar, there were only 121 MWs of wind and 0 MWs of solar being produced - that is less than 2 per cent capacity. When power consumption peaked, Alberta’s power grid was short by several hundred MWs of the more than 11,000 MWs the grid required.

Thankfully, disaster was averted when both demand was reduced and our neighbouring jurisdictions were able to provide us with the power needed to keep the grid stable.

I wish I could say this was a surprise. For years, pragmatic voices in Canada have been saying how we need to be realistic about energy, but they have been drowned out by a chorus of those who refused to be realistic. This was evidenced recently when many high-profile, left-leaning figures criticized Alberta’s advertising campaign they don’t want Canadians to “freeze in the dark.” Yet those same figures (left-leaning politicians, commentators, and so-called experts) labelled anyone who dared question them as climate deniers or planet-haters.

Greenwashing is when you label something as “green” or “environmentally friendly” but don’t talk about the real impacts. We saw the impact a couple of weeks ago with Alberta’s power grid. In Ottawa, we see it daily on mainstream media, scientific literature, and popular culture; greenwashing is everywhere and is promoted without potential consequences being realistically considered. It should not be controversial to ask tough questions about the reliability of our power grid, or any other environmental policy.

But greenwashing doesn’t stop at our power grid. Oil and gas production is another example. While the Liberals brag about reducing emissions by phasing out carbon-based fuel, Prime Minister Trudeau and the Liberals’ policies have directly funded dictatorships and the wars they perpetrate while making Canada poorer. The carbon tax that doesn’t work and costs a bundle. Or think of the recently announced electric vehicle mandate, which has been criticized by virtually everyone except those looking for government subsidies and activist groups (who, in many cases, are funded by foreign money). Or the “plastics ban” that is not only unscientific and found to have been an overreach of federal jurisdiction, but very well could lead to a larger, negative environmental footprint. This is just to name a few things. Our country and world need to honestly look at environmental policy and rate it not on ideology or celebrity endorsements, but on facts.

Let’s end the greenwashing of policy. And that doesn’t mean saying ‘no’ to new technology. In fact, it’s the opposite. If new technology is going to work, be beneficial for the environment, and lower costs, then it will prove itself without the lies. Only then will it be trusted by the people (and trust right now is in short supply!). It is possible to be realistic, lead the world in innovation and have both a clean environment and a strong economy. That is the Conservative Party of Canada’s vision, and it will ensure Canadians can keep their lights on.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, text 403-575-5625, or e-mail damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca.

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Flagstaff Food Bank rolling in TP thanks to challenge Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Flagstaff Food Bank Tower of TP challenge 2024 ended on Wednesday, Jan. 31, when Food Bank volunteers travelled to drop off points in Daysland, Forestburg, Hardisty, Alliance, and Killam, picking up a total of 9,061 rolls of toiled paper donated by Flagstaff residents during the month of January.

“This would have cost

over $7,500,” the Food Bank announced Friday.

“Many food banks don’t give it out but Flagstaff Food Bank does. Thank you, Flagstaff, for helping out!”

This is the third year in a row the food bank has held the Tower of TP challenge, which has traditionally supplied enough toilet paper in one campaign to last an entire year.

Competition-wise, the winning school was Daysland School, with

over 2,222 rolls collected, and the winning community was Killam.

Definitely in the running were the Killam and Forestburg Schools, as well as Central High Sedgewick Public School, along with the communities of Hardisty, Daysland, and Alliance.

This year, the Food Bank estimates they have enough to go through to November, thanks to the generosity of the Flagstaff County community.

Sabres tied for best in ECSHL Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Competition in the East Central Senior Hockey League is heating up, with a three-way tie for top spot between the Sedgewick Sabres, Provost Combines, and Irma Aces after weekend play, with a game in hand for the Sabres. The Stettler Imperials are just a point behind at 20, with Oyen in fifth place, Hughenden Jets in sixth place, Delburne in seventh place, Forestburg in eighth, and Coronation in last place.

Forestburg started off weekend play on Friday, Feb. 2, at home against the Provost Combines. That game ended in a 7-0 loss for the Flyers.

Saturday saw the Flyers travel to Irma to take on the Aces.

The Aces got ahead in the first period with the only point in the period, before Forestburg got on the scoreboard in the second period with a goal from Brock Dawbin, assisted by Travis Hagel and Mat Ponto.

Irma scored late in the period to pull ahead briefly, until Cory Lohr scored one for the Flyers, from Brian Roth, to tie things up heading into the final period.

The Aces scored midway through the third to go ahead 3-2. In the last seconds of the game, Irma scored on the Flyer’s empty net for a 4-2 final.

The Hughenden Jets hosted the Coronation Royals on Saturday.

Jesse Damberger got things started for Hughenden with a short-handed goal midway through the first, unassisted, then Brant Johnson scored in the final seconds of the period, from Brady Johnson, to make it a

2-0 lead for the Jets.

Coronation managed one goal in the second period, to draw to 2-1, before Damberger scored again, this time from Braden Crone and Brady Johnson, to make it 3-1. Logan Morrison scored from Brennan Anholt and Nick Laporte to make it 4-1, then Laporte scored from Anholt to make it 5-1.

Nicholas Waring scored Hughenden’s sixth goal, from Adam Flynn, before Coronation managed their second, to make it 6-2.

Crone scored with just four seconds remaining in the period, from Cameron Dion and Tyson Whitehead, to make it 7-2 heading into the final period of

play.

Hughenden’s Braden Crone got his second of the night on a power play, from Dion and Brady Johnson to make it 8-2, then Damberger scored his third of the night, a hat trick, to make it 9-2.

Coronation managed to score a short-handed goal late in the third to make it a 9-3 final for the Jets.

Cody Clarkson got the win in goal for the Jets.

The Sedgewick Sabres didn’t play on the weekend, but last weekend the Sabres and Flyers met in Killam on the Friday as part of the Battle River Knights Minor Hockey weekend, battling it out to a 5-4 final for the Sabres.

Last Saturday night, the Sabres took on the Royals in Coronation, playing to a 4-3 Sabres win, while the Hughenden Jets hosted the Delburne Outlaws, coming away with an 8-4 win.

This Friday, Feb. 9, will see the Hughenden Jets in Stettler to take on the Imperials, and the Sedgewick Sabres in Provost to take on the Combines.

Saturday hockey action will see the Sabres host the Oyen Eagles, and the Flyers and Jets play in Hughenden.

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New owners of convenience store in Sedgewick to open ‘convenience cafe’ Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com

The Sedgewick Library has a Valentine's craft event coming up in collaboration with the Camrose Family Resource Centre.

Do you want to go for a Teddy Bear Picnic? Parents for Fun in Flagstaff are offering an event at the Hive in Sedgewick. Join for a

fun morning of cozy pajamas and blankies, songs and stories, Valentine's day themed crafts and activities, s'more treats, and more! Make sure you bring along your teddy bear!

Happening on Friday, Feb. 9.

The Parents for Fun Organization is also the lucky partner for Flagstaff Victims Services Annual Red Serge Ball in March. Tickets are on sale now. Go support two local organizations and make a differ-

ence in your community.

The Sedgewick Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre had an awesome weekend celebrating the life of Del Bergum and raising funds! Thank you so much to everyone who came to play hockey, have a drink and supper, donated to the auction, and purchased an item.

The AP Convenience in town has sold. We wish Hardeep and his family all the best as they move back to Edmonton.

The new owners have big plans and are busy renovating. It will be called the HoneyBee Convenience Cafe. The new owners are Ji Young and In Chan.

Hardisty Lake United Church Camp is getting ready for the 2024 season.

They will be looking to hire for all positions, open registration for this July and announce camp clean up days later this month.

Did you know you can send a child to camp and

AHS invites public to online advisory meeting Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Local and area residents have been invited to virtually attend a meeting of the Yellowhead East Health Advisory Council via Zoom this Thursday, Feb. 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) says this is an opportunity for the public to meet council members, provide feedback on health services, and share their views about local healthcare delivery.

Public feedback from the

meeting will be shared with AHS leaders.

AHS says this is an opportunity to learn more about the Yellowhead East Health Advisory Council, hear from local AHS leadership, learn about addictions and mental health services available in the area, and bring the community’s voice to provide input on local and regional health.

To register for the meeting, email: yeallowheadwast@ahs.ca and put “Yellowhead East” in the email subject line.

All members of the public are invited to attend.

More information about the Yellowhead East Health Advisory Council is available through AHS.ca.

This council, located in the east-central portion of the province, represents municipalities like Lloydminster, Wainwright, Vegreville, and Camrose.

The Yellowhead East HAC is presently chaired

by Allen Dietz of Galahad.

AHS says, “HACs play an important role in supporting the strategic direc-

tion of AHS by engaging members of their communities throughout Alberta in a respectful, transparent and accountable manner.

“Public participation is essential to improving the quality and accountability of health services. Working in partnership with AHS is an important way to ensure that services are more responsive to the needs of those who use them.”

make a difference in someone's life? Help send a child to camp by providing sponsorship! Camperships then get used to supporting children whose family cannot afford to send them.

Flagstaff Community Adult Learning has shared their date for the 2024 Stronger Together Women's Conference.

Mark your calendar for April 25 and be ready for “Coach on the Go” Danielle Reed. The event usually sells out! It's a great way to connect and be empowered in Flagstaff County! Check their ad for more information.

The recent snowfall is perfect for all who love winter sports. Skiing or snowmobiling. Go check out the Alliance ski hill or sign up for the ATV rally later this month in Sedgewick.

And remember Shrove Tuesday is coming up next week already. You're invited to the Killam Community Hall and enjoy some Heisler Sausage, pancakes, and pie. Or if you feel like burgers on Feb. 14 you can join the celebration at the Lougheed Curling Rink with homemade burgers.

It's also available as take out. Enjoy!

Employment Opportunity Town of Killam Public Works Equipment Operator/Utilities Operator Duties included, but are not limited to: • Performs duties or operates all equipment used in

maintenance of streets, utilities, arena and other Public Works functions.

• Performs manual labour as required, such as shovelling, lifting heavy objects and trimming of brush and trees • Undertake all preventative maintenance, repairs and operation of all equipment • Repair and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, boulevards, parks and playgrounds • Snow removal operations • Grass cutting and parks and recreational facility maintenance • Assist in the repair and maintenance of Town owned facilities when requested • Repair and maintain water distribution system, sewer and storm sewer collection systemfield.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; On call weekends every three weeks; and some overtime will be required

Requirements:

• Preference given to having an Alberta Environment Level 1 Water Distribution and Level 1 Waste Water Collection and Treatment Certification, OR a willingness to obtain certification.

• Equipment operations experience is a bonus.

Salary & Benefits:

• Equipment Operator (No water/wastewater certification) $53,719.71 - $66,035.24 annually • Salary with certification (or once certification is obtained) $62,946.72 - $77,377.59 annually • The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to: Attention: Mark Skaar, Public Works Superintendent, Town of Killam publicworks@town.killam.ab.ca Phone: 780-385-3977; Fax: 780-385-2120 Box 189, 4923 – 50th Street. Killam, AB T0B 2L0 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants receiving an interview will be contacted. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The Community Press, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - Page 9

RCMP press charges for shooting in Hardisty RCMP occurrences Friday, Jan. 26 to Thursday, Feb. 1 Friday, Jan. 26 Numerous calls were made to RCMP regarding a suspicious GMC truck near a residence known to Members in Forestburg. Last reported the vehicle was seen on HWY 861. Patrols made.

Vehicle not located.

A report of a GMC truck on fire on Township Road 404. A Member attended the scene. The GMC Sierra was reported stolen out of Camrose.

Vehicle towed.

A Killam Member attended the residence of a Subject to complete a curfew check in Daysland.

Subject not at the residence. Warrant issued.

Friday, Jan. 27 Two Subjects reported attempting to steal a vehicle from a business in Sedgewick. Subjects were in a small blue car. Member patrolled. Vehicle not located.

A report was made of a Subject who was believed to be on conditions of house arrest. Members checked on Subject and found that person was compliant. Complainant

Engagement Continued from Front She adds, “I'm grateful so many people took time out of their schedule at short notice, to provide their thoughts and potential solutions.”

The Province says the in-person engagement sessions are “part of our ongoing efforts to refocus the health care system.

“We are committed to engaging with health care workers and listening to the input of pa-

not willing to provide a statement.

Killam Members responded to a BOLO from Provost regarding four vehicles traveling westbound at a high rate of speed. A report was also made of the vehicles heading towards Forestburg. Patrols were made.

Vehicles not found.

An attempted theft of a truck was reported in Sedgewick. Ignition was punched but nothing further. No witnesses or suspects.

A vehicle was reported broken into near Amisk.

Gas cards were stolen.

Pin would be needed to use but the Complainant had them cancelled. No witnesses or suspects.

Killam Members responded to a 911 call in Hardisty. Subject reported to 911 that she had shot her boyfriend. Members attended the scene.

A Member cleared the residence for EMS to follow and attend to the injured individual. Alicia Vandenburg was arrested and charged with the following charges: -Aggravated Assault -Careless use of a firearm -Pointing a firearm

-Attempted murder with a firearm Vandenburg was brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody.

Her next court date was Feb. 7 in Camrose.

Sunday, Jan. 28 A report was made of a vehicle being broken into in Forestburg. Subjects were known to the Complainants and Members.

File is still under investigation.

Members responded to a break and enter to a shop near Amisk. Vehicle parts, tools, and batteries stolen. No witnesses or suspects.

A Suspicious vehicle was reported parked across the street from the Flagstaff County Transfer Site. Members attended.

Located the vehicle. No criminal activity.

Monday, Jan. 29 A report was made of a suspicious vehicle on Highway 855 heading East. No criminal activity.

A theft of a vehicle was reported in Amisk. A black 1982 Ford F350 was stolen from a private property. Subject was known to the Complainant. Subject came to the Killam detachment

with the vehicle. Subject charged and released on an undertaking.

A break and enter was reported to an unoccupied residence. Miscellaneous items stolen. No witnesses or suspects.

Tuesday, Jan. 30 A break and enter was reported from another unoccupied residence.

Miscellaneous items stolen. Damage done to locks and doors. Surveillance available. File is still under investigation.

Wednesday, Jan. 31 A report was made of a Subject who was driving impaired. Member patrolled and located the Subject Vehicle. An Alcohol screening device (ASD) demand resulted in a fail. ASD was issued again with another fail.

Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS), license destroyed and vehicle seized.

A report was made of dogs that are always loose and running around Sedgewick. Complainant was advised to contact the town and rural bylaw.

A transformer was reported stolen off of a power pole at an abandoned farm site. No wit-

tients, families and caregivers.

“These in-person sessions will offer an opportunity for open conversations about the challenges, solutions and innovations that will help shape a more responsive and effective health care system for generations of Albertans to come.”

Alberta residents are also invited to give their feedback online, at:

November and December, and transcripts of those sessions are available at: alberta.ca/ shape-the-way Part of the information package introducing the public engagement states, “the government heard what Albertans had to say about their experiences with the current health system and carefully looked at what did and did not work in Alberta’s previous health system models.

“The government has considered a wide range

of options and identified that this is the best path to achieve the goal of improving access to and quality of health care.

“Changes with local decision-making and regional advice will empower local communities to have a greater say.

“Involvement of local communities in decisionmaking can lead to health care services that better meet specific needs, ensuring that citizens have a voice in shaping their health care systems.”

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A fraud greater than $5,000 was reported.

Complainant had sent an email transfer from a business account to his personal. Records show the money was not deposited to his personal account and sent to an unknown account. Member in contact with the Complainant’s financial institution.

Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were: 1 - 911 Act 1 - Assistance to Canadian Police (non-RCMP) Agency 1 - Assistance to Canadian Provincial/Territorial Dept/Agency 1 – Fire Prevention Act 1 - Items Lost/Found – except passports 2 - Mental Health Act 1- Municipal Bylaws Other 1 - Other Non-Moving Traffic 5 - Traffic Collisions 1 - Trespass Act 1 - Wellbeing Check Which Number do you use to contact the Killam RCMP? 911 – Emergency Line.

Call 911 if there is an emergency. No matter the time of day.

780-385-3502 NonEmergency Complaint Line. You need to report

a crime in progress any time of day or speak to an Officer after regular office hours. An Officer will be dispatched to the reported crime in progress, or given a message to return a phone call.

780-385-3509 – Administration. Give the office a call if you need to talk to an Officer between 8-4 Monday to Friday. If you have questions from our Administration Staff about a criminal record check, fingerprints, collision, or any general information. **Please do not leave voicemails reporting any crime, Call 780-3853502 to report or 911 if an emergency** The Flagstaff County Crime Map provides an up-to-date picture of common crimes perpetrated in the area over a two-week period, including Mischief to Property, Break and Enter, Theft from Motor Vehicle, Theft of Motor Vehicle, and Theft over $5,000.

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2024 Annual FIRST Supper & Auction

Thank you to everyone who donated, attended, bid on the live and silent auctions, and volunteered. This year was another success!

Sponsors:

Leading Sponsors: CFCW & New Country 98.1 (in-kind) Diamond Sponsor: Battle River Implements; Platinum Sponsors: The Community Press (In-Kind); Camrose Co-operators; Poplar Grove Farms; Enbridge x2; Flagstaff County; Tracey and Dale Holt; Heartland Generation/Alberta Power; Aksel Birkjar; Gold Sponsors: Richardson Pioneer International Limited; Silver Sponsors: The James Insurance Group; Amped Energy Services; Ball Family Dental; Vision Credit Union - Sedgewick, Alliance, Killam, Daysland, Hardisty; Gibson Energy; Rocky Mountain Equipment Killam; Alliance Seed Cleaning Association Ltd.; Mel, Mabel, and Danica Thompson; 49th Street Liquor Store Daysland; Village of Forestburg; Killam Lions Club; JJDK Adventures; Town of Daysland; Anonymous; Zane and Marjorie Parsons; Fee & Sons; Bronze Sponsors: The Leaf Hardisty; Andreassen Borth Barristers & Solicitors; Benchmark Hearing Daysland; Dagwoods Auto and Diesel; Town and Country Guardian Drugs Killam; Battle River Railway NGC Inc.; Killam Feed and Farm Supply; Town of Hardisty; Coutts Home Hardware Forestburg; Campbell McLennan Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep; Killam Gun Club; Galahad and District Agricultural Society; Village of Alliance; Spruce View Ranches Ltd.; Vern and Elaine King; Mel and Jim Hampshire; Town of Sedgewick; Lynne Jenkinson and Austin Hanson; Dill’s Plumbing and Heating Sedgewick; HOM of Wellbeing Daysland and Tranquil Moments by Maria Daysland/Camrose; Heisler Royal Purple Cash Donations: Galahad Lions Club; Forestburg Recycling Depot; Bromby Welding; Trudy and Maynard Neufeld; Maxim Automotive; Dale Jones; Great Northern Grain; Killam Esso; Big Knife Flooring Killam; Stan and Sharleen Chevraux; Evelyn McDougall; Kelli Walline

SILENT ITEM DONATIONS: Damien Kurek MP Battle River-Crowfoot - Canada Gift Package; Lynne Jenkinson and Austin Hanson - Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones; Friends of FIRST - Princess House Dish; Friends of FIRST - Bottle of Irish Mint; Friends of FIRST - Cape; Ron and Rosemary Weeks - African Wood Oak/Walnut Wenge (Black) Ornamental Cutting Board, Babinga Red and Zebra Wood Striped Ornamental Cutting Board, Antique Porcelain Doll from the Ashton-Drake Collection; John and Rita Spray - Doll Cradle; Chris’s Water Well Servicing Ltd. - Shop Vac; Ernie and Denise Gamroth - Montreal Forum Legends Framed Picture; Kong Pizza Killam - $25 Gift Certificate; Rogue Coffee Company Killam - 1 Dozen Cupcakes; Town of Killam - 2 $100 Gift Certificate for Arena, Aquatic Centre or Multi-Purpose room rental or to participate in an aquatic program; Zettel & Company, Chartered Professional Accountants - Shop Vac; Killam Home Hardware - Children’s Gift Basket; The Rusty Daisy Gift Co. Daysland - Flowerpot, Snacks, and $25 Gift Certificate; Dr. Brian J. Rudosky Family Dentistry Daysland - Maison Berger Lamp with Refill; Cecil’s Woodturnings and Things - 2 Handcrafted Ballpoint Pen; Budding Ideas Flowers and Gifts Killam - Winter’s Night Gift Basket; DAYSARTS - Two Tickets to a Concert of Your Choice from the 3 Remaining 2023-24 Season Shows; A1 Restaurant Killam - $40 Gift Certificate; IDA Pharmacy and The Source Forestburg - Gift Basket; Battle River Iron Works - Gift Package; Cedars Pizza and Steakhouse Forestburg - $50 Gift Certificate; Mitch’s Mechanical Forestburg - $100 Gift Certificate; Moore’s Shop Easy Forestburg - Gift Certificate for 6 T-Bone Steaks; Forestburg Golf Course - One Round of Golf for Two People; UFA Forestburg - 2 cases of Oil; Glass and Grind Mosaics Killam - Wind Chime; Many Horses Saloon Forestburg - Gift Basket; Butterfly Creations by Jesse - 2 - Diamond Dot Pillow, Diamond Dot Framed Picture; S&M Fitness Killam - 3 Month Membership; Betty Towers - 2 Jars of Pickled Eggs; Killam Tire & Mechanical - 2 - Gift Certificate for One Oil Change; Stephanie Crouse - Sweets for the Sweet Gift Basket, New Year New You Gift Basket, Assortment of Marmalades and Jams Basket; Flagstaff County - Flagstaff Basket; Car Cleaning Kit with a $200 Gift Card to DAM International Carwash at Killam; Lynne Jenkinson - AVON Gift Basket; Jackal Septic & Steam - One Septic Tank Clean Out and Pressure Wash; Danica Thompson - DoTERRA Set; Subway Killam - Gift Certificate for Platter of Sandwiches; ATB Killam - Snack Pack; Tee & Co Salon Killam - Cut and Colour with Emily; Leona Moller - Set of 5 Tupperware Bowls; Feather Touch wood Creations, Al Reber - Key Holder/Hanger; Underground Hair Killam - Romantic Gift Basket; Status Hair, Rural Root Collective Killam - Plug in wax warmer, $20 gift certificate for Rural Root Collective and $20 gift certificate for Status Hair; Josef Hartung Photography - Large wildlife Photo (Horse); Flagstaff Building Blocks - Children’s Book Basket; Coldwell Banker Ontrack Realty: Karen Cannady and Marilou Yampolsky - Blue Keurig with coffee pods, hot chocolate pods and marshmallows; Norman Congdon - Grease Gun; Heisler Agricultural Society - Adult Bowling Pass: 2 hours for 4 adults including shoe rental and coffee, Family Bowling Pass: 2 hours for up to 6 people including shoe rental and coffee; Forestburg Fire Department and Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services society - Kidde Smoke Alarm; Coutts Home Hardware Forestburg - Milwaukee Packout, Modular storage system; Dale Wold - $150 Gift Certificate to Main Street Medley, Alliance; The Wooden Spoon Café and Cakeshop, Sedgewick - Valentines Day Meal at Home: Lasagne, Caesar salad, garlic Bread, Strawberry Shortcake, and a bottle of wine; Crossroads Canex, Forestburg - 2 bottles of windshield washer fluid; ATCO Forestburg - Milwaukee Compact 1/2” Drill Driver Kit; Killam Stop Spot - $25 Gift Certificate; Heisler General Store - Jerky Gift Basket; Mel and Mabel Thompson - Spoil Me Basket; Viterra Killam - Cap, Gloves, Canola Oil, and Blanket; Country Girl Greenhouse Killam - Gift Certificate for a Planter; Heisler Archery Club - Choice of Annual Single Membership or Annual Family Membership; CRS Rentals Camrose - 2 - $50 Gift Certificate; Kathy Kuntz - Usborne Books; Flagstaff Victim Services - Satchel of Snacks from Sadie, Pet Bed and Snacks from Sadie; The James Insurance Group/Roxanne Thengs: Insurance Broker - Pair of Hillberg and Berk Earrings; Roy Mart Killam - 1 Short Sleeve and 1 Long Sleeve Shirt, Black Hoodie; Royal LePage Rose Country Realty Bud James and Trisha Muirhead - Wreath; Ginger Matthews - Reversible Criss Cross Apron, 2 Oven Towels, and Matching Potholder; Galahad Agricultural Society - 2 Hours of Bowling; Creative Cards by Leslie - Package of one-of-a-kind Valentines Cards, set of 5 framable one-of-a-kind original watercolour art cards; Railside Spirits Sedgewick - Ice Wine and Bottle of Shiraz; Katies Place Sedgewick - Spa Pedicure Gift Certificate; Loni Bergum Real Estate Professional - Baking Set; John and Rita Spray - Wooden Wishing Well; WestMet Sheerness Mine, Hanna - Mystery Item; 840 CFCW - 2 Tickets to CFCW’s Heartstrings & Honky Tonks tour starring Clayton Bellamy, Dan Davidson, Duane Steele, Nice Horse and Tracy Millar; FIRST - Mystery Item; Holbies Glass and Prairie Boy Spice Company - A dinner for 10 at your home including Ribs, baked potatoes, corn on the cob, dessert; Wagon Wheel Motel and Banjo Electric, Jim Clark - Willow Planter; Allen & And Dietz - Set of 2 Wooden Planters; A&B Pipeliners - Steel Fire Pit; Pat McKinnon - Chocolate by Default Cake; MLA Jackie Lovely - Ninja Air Fryer; Big Willy’s Bar at the Heisler Hotel, Kelly - 3 Pies Coconut Cream, Banana Cream, and Lemon Tiramisu;

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Alliance resident home after months in Oklahoma Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com

Mark your calendars for the Meet Your Neighbour Night on Saturday, March 9. The meal will feature lasagna. There will be a silent auction as in the past with people using hidden names to vote eg: Goofy, Duck, or Pansy.

United Church Annual congregational meeting will be Saturday, March 3, after church with a potluck lunch in the mix.

The weather over the weekend was great for skiing at the Valley Ski Hill. I took my guests down for a look on Sunday. I talked to Reed Fordice, Chair of the Board. There are eight board members, but they would like a few more.

The next meeting is next week. The hill is booked for a lot of school ski days.

Night skiing is on Thursday and Friday evenings. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the hill opens at 10 a.m. and runs to 4 p.m. The snow conditions are good.

There is a new groomer

to help.

Brett Andre is the hill manager. Yen McNabb is in the office. Nolan Stenlund is once again running the rental shop.

There are plans renovate the rental shop and purchase more equipment.

Jeanette Feddeman is running the concession again. She says it has been 12 years including the two she worked with Dixie. She has family helping her.

I had a chance to chat with Caroline Boddy. She tells me that there are about 16 members of the Ski Patrol so she has more time to devote to in-

struction. Her daughter Megan was also there and we chatted about her job with the City of Camrose. She will be able to help me plan tours for the Women’s Institute and maybe we can get some going for the Friends of Battle River Railway.

Cathy Towers was in the Ski Lodge, I haven’t chatted with her for ages.

Dianne and Ray Newfield and daughter Megan were also there.

They used to live in Alliance, but are now settled in Forestburg.

The ice was a little soft in the arena those warm days, but it is back in ac-

tion again. The Alliance Rockets will be playing at home on Feb. 5 and 8, then Feb. 19, 22, and 26.

Come out and watch some great hockey.

The concession will be open for the games.

There are some pretty good cooks running the concession.

February is Women’s Institute Month. Argyle, the local branch is celebration by having a tea on Valentine’s Day. We hope to have a huge crowd join us in the Rec Centre.

Vickie Cloakey is home again after spending almost three months with

February 2024 Meetings

Council Meetings Flagstaff County Council o M Meetings eetings aare re conducted the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 9 a.m. unless u otherwise planned.

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family in Oklahoma. She drove down and back.

I had weekend guests.

Grandson Jesse and girlfriend Maggie McIntire from Wetaskiwin and Bob Cyr from Strathmore. Maggie plays piano, which my piano appreciated. Bob and I played a lot of Backgammon.

At the Legion meeting on Thursday we noticed the new cooler in the kitchen. It is much quieter and works. That was a major expense for the Ag Society and a good size cheque from the Fun for All was certainly appreciated.

The Community Press, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - Page 13

StatsCan data shows wealth growing for rich, but most Canadians' savings shrinking Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The average Canadian household saw a slight increase in savings in 2023 compared to the previous year, but the majority of Canadians now have negative net savings.

These two seemingly contradictory statements

come from the latest Statistics Canada data on national income distribution, which details the growing wealth disparity in the country.

While there was a modest increase in the overall net savings if all Canadian households are taken together, this statistical bump is due to sizeable gains made by the country's wealthiest.

The highest income 20 per cent of Canadian households saw a 4.6 per cent increase in savings, thanks in part to gains of 5.7 per cent in wages and nearly 10 per cent in investment income. This richest fifth of households now account for more than two-thirds of net worth, the StatCan report says.

And the income in-

equality between those at the top and the rest of Canadians also continues to widen. The gap in the share of disposable income between the two highest income groups and the two lowest grew by 0.5 per cent from 2022, and now sits at 44.9 per cent.

"While higher interest rates can lead to increased borrowing costs

for households, they can also lead to higher yields on saving and investment accounts," the report says. "The lowest income households are more likely to have a limited capacity to take advantage of these higher returns, as on average they have fewer resources available for saving and investment."

For many people, the

debt-to-income ratio also continues to increase. For working-age households, those between the ages of 35 and 64, the debt-to-income ratio ranged from 164 per cent to 255 per cent, as of the third quarter of 2023.

This debt ratio also increased by about six per cent for this demographic, compared to the year before.

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Minor Hockey Report: four points for Brody Wallner in U18 victory Kerry Anderson

These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.)

Hughenden U11 Female Jets (16-1-0) beat Saddle Lake 8-5 on Sunday. Jets took over the game in the middle period, and Maris Amundson led the way in the game with four goals. Other scorers were; Harper Pearson (1g 1a), Chloe Oh (2a), Callie Probst (1g), Raeanna Pentland (1g), Dallas Holte (1g), Peyton Flynn (1a), Nova Scott (1a), Aubree Poulsen (1a), and Reece Cook (1a). Sarah Mackie got the win in goal.

Battle River U11 Female Knights (3-9-3) beat Wainwright 4-3 on Saturday at Killam Arena.

BR was losing 3-2 with only 4:34 remaining in the game. Hadley Freadrich tied the game a half minute later, then Alexa McPherson scored the winner on a pow-

erplay with 1:48 remaining. Scoring for BR were; Hadley Freadrich (2g), Alexa McPherson, and Fallyn Sorken. Brianna Rahmoun picked up two assists and Lou Armstrong got the win in goal.

Battle River U13 Female Knights (2-14-1) dropped a 3-0 game on the road on Friday against Cold Lake.

Battle River U15 Female Knights (11-1-5) were scheduled to play at Lloydminster on Sunday, but no score was posted.

Battle River U18 Female Knights (9-2-2) were scheduled to play at Vermilion on Sunday, but no score was posted.

Hughenden U11 Jets (9-14-1) dropped an 8-7 game at Dewberry on Saturday in a back and forth game. Laine Ference scored four goals in a five point game.

Hudson Hunter, Gauge Hunter, and Reuben Congdon also scored. Assists went to; Kahle Peacock and Jax Piller.

Hughenden U13 Jets (17-3-2) won a 17-1 road game at

Thorhild on Sunday. Reid Walters (4g 4a) and Jaxon Sayer (2g 6a) both had eight point games.

Myer Bomersback (3g 1a) and Jacob Redekop both had hat tricks. Other scorers were; Alexander Ference (2g 2a), Quinn Holte (2g 2a), Holly Motley (1g), Lily Nguyen (1a), and Brynn Chisan (1a). Easton Kulyk got the win in goal.

Battle River U11 (1-11-1) skated to a 5-5 tie on Saturday at Blackfalds led by Braden Swainson’s hat trick. Dane Foster and Kale Dickson also scored. Grady Bergseth picked up an assist.

Lane Jackson picked up the tie in goal.

Thunderstars U11 (10-4-0) beat Ponoka 10-7 on Thursday at Forestburg led by Landon Miller’s six goal performance.

Other scorers were; Callen Thomas (2g 1a), Ty Wiltse (1g 2a), Bennett Johnstone (2a), River Boudreau (1g), Jase Bendfeld (1a), and Sam Shepherd (1a).

Cohen McKay got the win in goal. On Sunday at Wetaskiwin,

Positive tickets are issued for positive behaviour such as practicing personal safety, being a community hero and making smart choices.

Peace Officer Skyler wants to be notified by teachers, coaches, friends and neighbours throughout the Flagstaff Region who have witnessed a child doing a positive or helpful deed, or performing a safe act that would be worthy of receiving a positive ticket. Simply contact Officer Skyler if you know of a deserving youth! Officer Skyler can be reached by phone

at 780-384-4100 or via email at szelinski@flagstaff.ab.ca.

Positive tickets come with a $10 coupon that can be redeemed at participating businesses, as well as a bracelet for a free swim at the Killam Regional Aquatic Centre.

Let’s acknowledge the good that our young people are doing right here in Flagstaff!

TS defeated the home team 8-5.

Scoring for Thunderstars were; Ty Wiltse (2g 1a), Landon Miller (2g), River Boudreau (1g 1a), Deegan Crawford (1g), Sam Shephard (1g), Cohen McKay (1g), Jase Bendfeld (1a), Clyde Cassidy (1a), and Wells Weiss (1a). Callen Thomas got the win.

Thunderstars U13 (4-8-1) were shutout 4-0 by Camrose on Saturday.

Battle River U13 (2-12-0) dropped two games over the weekend. On Friday at Oyen, BR lost a 3-2 game. Kasey Miller (1g 1a) and Hudson Sparrow scored for Battle River. On Saturday at Killam, BR dropped a 6-2 game against Millet. Hudson Sparrow and Kasey Miller both had a goal and an assist.

Battle River U15 (8-7-1) lost an 8-7 game on Friday at Three Hills. Scoring for BR were; Bradley Skoberg (2g 3a), Ty Cherowka (2g), Levi Robbins (2a), Kowen Oberg (1g), Colton O’Hare (1g), Beckett Thomson (1g), Alexander Morken (1a),

Carver Wesley (1a), Wyatt Berkey (1a), and Ericka Kueber (1a). On Sunday at Ponoka, BR lost an 11-8 game at the Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre in Sedgewick. Scoring for BR were; Wyatt Berkey (1g 2a), Bradley Skoberg (1g 2a), Easton Freadrich (2g), Kowen Oberg (1g 1a), Porter Martin (1g 1a), Beckett Thomson (1g 1a), Ty Cherowka (1g), and Alexander Morken (1a).

Battle River U18 (6-9-0) won two games over the weekend.

On Saturday BR hit the road and beat Cochrane 7-2. Goal scorers were; Brody Wallner (1g 3a), Anson Helperl (2g 1a), Ethan Clark (2g), Benjamin Lang, and Porter Lang. Assists went to; Ryan Harray, Lucas Docksteader, Kobi Lefsrud and Tanner Quinton. On Sunday at Sedgewick, BR beat 3Cs 4-2. Scoring for BR were; Brody Wallner (1g 2a), Anson Helperl (1g 1a), Ethan Clark (2a), Benjamin Lang (1g), Easton Mann (1g), Porter Lang (1a), and Tanner Quinton (1a).

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A call for lunch prep volunteers in Hardisty Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!

Well hello folks. Good to see some snow for moisture, but unfortunately it is covering all the wretched ice hidden underneath. I bought some boots that have the little spikes embedded into the boot soles and you make them pop out with a little gadget.

I have not fallen yet, but I am unsure if it is the tiny metal spikes or I have just been lucky.

When you do not need the spikes you just push them back into your boot sole. Unique idea, isn't it?

Julie Morrison put a call out on Facebook requesting ladies to volunteer to join a group that is willing to organize and prepare funeral lunches.

There is a real need for this type of community service. Julie received numerous positive replies, so hopefully a dedicated group will form in the near future.

Thank you to everyone offering to assist.

Welcome to a new baby boy. Tyce Otto was born Jan. 25, weighing in at nine pounds and two ounces, and 21.2” long.

This healthy big bundle of joy was born to Becky and Scott Guenthner. Big brothers are Quade and Ridge. The proud Grandparents are Stewart and Cathy Crone and Ken Guenthner. Great-grandparents are Ted and Joan Djos and Fritz and Jeannette Crone. Congratulations to all of you.

Our Hardisty Library will be offering a free Sugar Cookie decorating fun time on Monday, Feb. 12. It will start when kids get off the bus. We will supply all the goodies, so come on down.

Kids bring your parents and you can get them to help you too. See posters around town.

Our local Thrift store boutique is all decked out in red, pink and purple clothing items to entice you to buy a Valentines outfit. Come on down and have some fun! We continue to be

open Saturdays like before Christmas.

I have been watching the predictable Hallmark Love Movies. I cannot believe that the babes on these shows continue to prance around in threeinch high-heeled shoes.

They dance and waltz through the streets and sidewalks in winter.

They never slip or even turn over on their ankles.

I know the snow is all fake snow, but really, could they not put them in some fashionable winter boots so it looks a little more realistic?

Hmmmm? Well, enjoy the movies. At least people are not being beaten and shot or any other horrific massacres. You do not have to have anxiety about the end of the show because love will prevail and you can smile and feel good.

I was recently scammed on one of my major credit cards. I was shocked to see that I had been to London, England and spent close to $2,600.

I felt sick to my stomach I felt like a criminal after being grilled over the

phone, but the guy was just doing his job.

In the end the security department believed me and will reimburse me. It takes up so much of a person's time and it causes so much frustration.

Early last fall I received a phone call from my distraught 24-year-old grandson. He had been involved in an accident and ran from the scene and now was being imprisoned in the Wainwright jail. He needed $1,000 to cover fees or two $500 Amazon gift cards would cover the costs and get him out of jail. It sounded rather suspicious, but his voice was my grandson's voice! I rushed to town and went to the post office to get these cards.

The post master, Cathy C. was instantly alerted and informed me that this is a bloody scam... don't do this! I rushed to

the bank and spoke to the manager at the time, Valerie P. She said the same thing and told me to call my grandson. I told her I couldn't because they had taken his phone away from him. She strongly advised me to try anyways, so I did. Lo and behold my perky grandson answered with a happy tone to his voice.

I asked how he could sound so happy knowing he was being held in jail and of course he started laughing. Yesiree, this was definitely the scam that you hear about, but it was his voice that really confused me.

So a big thank you to Val and Cathy for their persistant advice. If you ever encounter this type of scam, Cathy said to please discuss anything like this with her at the post office. She will do her best to help with

these frightening situations. Don't be fooled by the realistic-sounding voice. People say it is AI generated. The real stickler was when I returned home the phone rang and that bugger from the scam said, "So what happened, where is the money?" I informed him that I decided against it and said a few more charming words and hung up. These people are dreadful human beings. Hope someone will learn from my experience. I am forever grateful to our past bank manager and our post master. You ladies are the best.

See our letter to the Editor from another gentleman hit with this scam!

"Count your age by friends not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." John Lennon ‘Till next week, please send me your news to share. Thank you.

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Precision Livestock

The world has been evolving with technology for many years and the agricultural industry has changed to adopt these new technologies in many accelerated ways.

With crop production, our equipment has evolved to include the latest technology at our fingertips.

This allows us to be more efficient and ultimately enables us to implement the 4R stewardship model, which is applying the Right source, Right rate, Right time, Right place. This same implementation is starting to hit the livestock sector and I believe it is going to change the industry like how GPS changed the cropping sector in due time.

The reason we have adopted these changes to how we crop land is for an obvious reason, to save time and money.

Now that tech companies have been es-

tablishing themselves in the livestock industry, if they can prove they can save ranchers time and money then they will have a permanent seat at the table.

If you ask a producer what the most utilized piece of equipment is on the farm, he/she is going to tell you that it’s all of it.

It takes the full fleet and then some to produce crops and livestock, the same reason why you have more than one wrench in your toolbox or screwdriver; you need many tools.

Another tool that has a big role on the farm is drones, and that’s not only to do with crop scouting and taking elevated photos or videos. Drones can be utilized for many daily activities to manage livestock such as infrastructure inspection, herd counts, reading tags, livestock recovery, thermal imaging (disease and stress

detection), temperature measurements and more to come with continued software development. A drone equipped with an optical zoom and thermal imaging camera will have the capability to achieve all that you would need to with livestock and on the lower side costs around $7000. With the new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) there is funding available for producers to cover 50 per cent of the costs of purchasing a drone for your farm.

I went to a conference last December and they had a speaker who spoke on new smart ear tags. These ear tags were equipped with GPS, and thermal reading capabilities. This gave producers the benefit of tracking their livestock from time spent in feeding and watering locations and if there were any sudden changes to body temperature.

He also spoke on virtual fencing which in my mind has some major trust issues but if you could overlook that, would provide a major benefit and allow producers to do something that seems impossible.

Each animal is equipped with a GPS collar like the shock collars we have on our pets.

The boundaries can be set with any device and can be done in seconds just like drawing border lines on satellite imagery.

The collars will work directly with the map boundaries you have drawn. Producers can make changes so fast that they

can actually herd their animals with this process.

The possibilities are endless when you can put up gates and fences and take them down in seconds, and virtually anywhere.

I could even see this going to the next level with autonomous herding and organizing.

Another device he mentioned was the boluses that were swallowed and sit in the reticulum of cattle. This provides more data in terms of feed efficiency and heat detection which will also change the way we manage cattle and provide us more data that can be used to make inclined decisions.

Technology does have many benefits but like everything there are also challenges and the biggest one is the high costs.

Luckily there are some grants available through SCAP but still efficiency isn’t free.

I believe these costs will come down in time just like we have seen with other technologies that we use day to day like computers, TV’s and cellphones.

Technology will be integrated further into the livestock industry to help producers enable their stewardship which is managing the Right animal, Right feed, Right time, at the Right place.

We are pioneers of technology integration into the agricultural industry.

Wheat Kings on the road with two games left in regular season As the close of the regular season nears in the North Eastern Alberta Jr. B Hockey League, the Killam Wheat Kings had a single away game on the weekend, facing the Cold Lake Ice. Cold Lake opened the scoring on Sat-

urday, Feb. 3, before Killam’s Landon Scharf put the Wheat Kings on the board, assisted by Jordan Gagnon and Tyler Krys, to tie things up.

The Wheat Kings got ahead by one with a late-period goal from Kale Hurlburt, from Rhett Bergseth and Kobe Charchun, to make it 2-1 heading into the second.

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The Wheaties were unable to score in the second period, as Cold Lake scored a quick goal in the opening minute of the period to tie things up, then scored again mid-period to go up 3-2.

Killam played hard in the third period, outshooting the Ice 13-8, but only managed a single goal to Cold Lake’s three, with Gagnon scoring, from Brady

Parchoma and Bergseth, for a 6-3 final.

Ryder Wagner took the loss in goal for Killam, saving 20 of 26 shots, while Killam had 30 shots against Cold Lake’s net.

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Province launches free online digital literacy courses Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Province has launched a new online free digital literacy program, which was announced on Wednesday, Jan. 31, and available now.

For people looking to develop basic digital literacy, or improve existing skills, the online program offers 19 courses at the beginner and intermediate levels.

“Lessons are practical, focusing on foundational skills that every internet user should have as well as how to stay safe online.”

The Province says the program is designed for Albertans with “little to no experience using computers but includes a range of topics helpful to anyone looking to boost their digital literacy skills.”

They say each course can be completed in 30 minutes or less.

Randy Boissonnault, federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, says, “Improving digital skills will remove barriers for Canadians in the workplace and in their daily lives.

“The Government of Canada, in partnership with the Province of Alberta, is using the Skills for Success initiative to invest in the Digital Literacy Program.

“This initiative will provide access to training to use digital devices and browse the internet safely. Learning these skills, which are now essential to daily life, will surely improve the quality of life for Albertans.”

Alberta Minister of Technology and Innovation, Nate Glubish, says, “As we deliver better, faster, and smarter serv-

ices to Albertans, digital literacy gives everyone the ability to choose how they want to interact with the world around them.”

Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community, and Social Services adds, “In a digital world, it is increasingly critical for seniors and all Albertans to know how to use all of the online tools they need to access benefits, make purchases, and talk to their families.”

Accessing the online courses requires individuals to set up an account, and verify the account using a code sent by email or text.

If people are intimidated by that process, and are accessing the online registration during business hours on weekdays, telephone support is available.

There’s also an online support button than can be clicked to gain access to chat help.

Once signed up, the courses can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, convenient for those looking to brush up on their digital literacy while working full time.

Local computer skills support is also available from Flagstaff Community Adult Learning.

Lois Polege, Adult Learning Coordinator for Flagstaff Community Adult Learning (FCAL), says, “I am glad that these lessons are available, but sometimes they assume people have basic skills, equipment, and internet access.”

She adds, “Our program does also offer inperson one-on-one appointments for individualized computer tutoring.

“We have free one-hour appointments, or you can sign up for an introductory course of three two-

hour sessions.

“We also have computers, printers, and wi-fi for public use. Our local libraries are also a great resource.”

Polege says, “Digital literacy really is the new essential skill, as so many services and resources are available online, and some are difficult to access offline.

“It is so important for people to have the opportunity to participate, and to have the skills to do so confidently and safely.”

Polege says FCAL would be happy to help get people set up for the new Alberta courses, “I could see people needing support to get through that initial gateway.”

She says the best way to get help setting up an account, if needed, would be to call the FCAL office and make an appointment, at no charge.

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If you are a member at any of these branches, you are entitled to vote for the director you wish to serve you for the next three years.

Two candidates have put forth their names for one position on the Board: • Lynne Jenkinson •Yvonne Schell Biographies for each of these candidates will be available at the above branch locations during the election on February 12 and 13.

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Donald William Roth

August 17, 1946 – January 30, 2024 Donald William Roth of White Sands, Alberta,

formally of Sherwood Park, Alberta, passed away unexpectedly at the age 77. Donald was a beloved brother and uncle.

He is survived by his brother, Irvin Roth; brother-in-law Percy Bish (Peggy); nephews Aaron Bish (Kelly) and Darin Bish (Deanne); great nephews and nieces Lane Bish, Drew Bish, Maddison Bish, Baillie Bish, and Avrie Bish; and greatgreat-niece Saige

Schachtschneider.

He was predeceased by his parents John and Paulina Roth and his sister Jeannette Bish.

There will be a private family service at a later date.

Arrangements in care of Fee & Sons Funeral Home and Crematorium Killam.

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Edwin (Ed) Jacob Kroetch

July 22, 1929 – January 23, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edwin (Ed) Jacob Kroetch, aged 94, on January 23, 2024, in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Ed died peacefully in his sleep at home with family by his side.

Ed was the loving husband of Gwendolyn (Spiller) and father of six children; Rodney (Rebecca), Rosemarie, Stan

(Janet), Steven (Cindy), Paul (Marilyn), and Kenneth.

He was much loved and will be sorely missed by his siblings Catherine and Donna, as well as his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ed is predeceased by his parents, John and Mary; his sister Margaret; and his brothers Martin, Tom, Lorne, Don, Brian, Jack, and Rick.

Ed enjoyed his daily walks, playing piano, and spending time with family and friends. He loved spending time at the farm in Strome, Alberta and seeing the

Michael Bryan Pollom

crop harvested in the fall. He also enjoyed spending time in the Rocky Mountains, Elk Island Park, and at the helm of his sailboat. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered in the hearts and memories of those fortunate to have known him.

He enjoyed the friendships that flourished over the nearly 20 years while living within the community at Heritage Crystal Manor in Sherwood Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice.

Cremation has taken place and funeral arrangements will take place at a later date.

Michael Bryan Pollom (Mike) of Strome, Alberta, passed away on January 29, 2024, at the age of 60 years. He was born on July 26, 1963, as the youngest of 13 children to Mike and Helen Pollom.

Michael led a diverse life going from outriding in chuckwagon races with cousin Wilf to owner and operator of trucks, heavy equipment operator, and construction superintendent. In the early 90s he moved to Missouri, USA, where he fell in love and married his former wife Carol

Delmerico and had their son Cody.

Michael loved singing and playing guitar. He was a regular performer at Glen's Opera House in Toganoxie, Kansas. He opened for a Clint Black concert, sang at the opening of a Kansas City Royals Baseball game, and was one of the top three in a regional singing competition. Carol and Michael traveled to Nashville, where he recorded his own CD. Working as a horse trainer with the famous trainer Ray Hunt was one of his highlights. He also won a week-long training event in California where he drove a NASCAR and placed top in his class and was presented a TopGun leather jacket by Tom Cruise.

Michael is survived by his son Cody (Julie) Pollom; sisters Lue Lindseth,

Carrol (Syl) Kirchner, Ginger (Neil) Martens, Robbie (Len) Paltridge, and his brother Randy (Donna) Pollom; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

He was predeceased by his daughter Amie Ashton Pollom; parents Mike and Helen Pollom; siblings Errol, Larry, Allen, Rodney, Wanda Chenier, Marion (Francis) Yurkoski, and Sharon (Ron) Walz.

A memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at City Lights Church in Camrose, AB, with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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HPS student reporters recount recent extreme cold days cancelling classes Emily Carson and Kayden Horn Student Reporters Hughenden Public School

Extreme cold caused many students at Hughenden Public School to miss several days of school recently.

“The cold was a safety

hazard, vehicles won’t start and people can freeze,”said a student who chose to remain anonymous.

The buses weren’t running due to severely low temperatures. This call to shut down the buses was made by the school board; bus drivers moni-

tor weather conditions, and report to the board.

Buffalo Trails Public Schools (BTPS) policy is to stop busses from running when the temperature reaches -40 C with or without the wind chill.

On Thursday, Jan. 11, there were approximately 50 students in attendance

at Hughenden Public School. On Friday the 12th the numbers were the same, Grade 6 having the most students, and on the final day of the cold snap there were over 100

students in attendance.

During the days with very few students, teacher Kendra Hanson said, “We had schoolwide dodgeball and volleyball, which promoted

mental health.” The dangerously cold weather put learning on hold in some courses, and gave students a chance to catch up and relax for a few days.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of Arthur John Schenk, also known as Arthur Schenk; Arthur J. Schenk, who died on October 24, 2023 If you have a claim against this Estate, you must file your claim

by March 8, 2024 with

Walsh LLP, Solicitors for the Personal Representative Attention: Katharine Zhang

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If you do not file by the date above, the Estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

The bus lane in front of Hughenden Public School was vacant for two and a half school days during the recent cold snap.

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Sedgewick Bowling results: cutting through a cold January with pin action Sedgewick bowlers rolled through two weeks of this wild winter.

Sedgewick Ladies Afternoon Bowling were on the alleys on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Kari Sanders bowled the high single of 238 and bowled the high triple of 543. Verna Erickson has the high average of 174.

As for the teams, the Alley Oops scored the high single of 81 and scored the high triple of 135. The Rolling Pins are in the lead with 64 points.

The bowler of the week is Kari Sanders, with 96 points above average. Shirley Ness and Jean Frost bowled three spares in a row. Kari Sanders bowled a turkey.

Sedgewick Ladies Afternoon Bowling also bowled on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Verna Erickson bowled the high single of 233 and bowled the high triple of 541. Verna Erickson has the high average of 175.

As for the teams, the Alley Oops scored the high single of 65 and scored the high triple of 99. The Rolling Pins are still in the lead with 71 points.

The bowlers of the week are Jean Frost and Sandy Robinson, both with 55 points above average. Verna Erickson bowled a TV shot.

Sedgewick Mixed Bowling struck and spared from Monday, Jan. 22 to Thursday, Jan. 25.

On the ladies’ side: Sheena King bowled the high single of 257 and Sheena King and Verna Erickson both scored the high triple of 583. Stacey Zaretski has the high average of 176.

On the men’s side: Garry Klein scored the high single of 236 and bowled the high triple of 645. Daren Lien has the high average at 197.

The team high single of 149 points above average was scored by The Magnificent 4 as well as the high triple of 300 points above average. Team Gutter is in first place with 68 points.

The bowlers of the week were Sheena King, with 65 points above average, and John Adamson, with 89 points above average. Kimberly Bullee, Ruth Lucki, Daren Lien, Stacey Zaretski, John Adamson, and Verna Erickson bowled three spares in a row. Garry Klein, Terrence Johnson, Dough Erickson, and Clayton Davy bowled turkeys while Daryl Johnson bowled four strikes in a row. Chris Davis got a TV shot.

Sedgewick Mixed Bowling also had the alleys from Monday, Jan. 29 to Thursday, Feb. 1.

On the ladies’ side: Clover Klein scored the high single Davy bowled the high sin- of 246 and bowled the high gle of 216 and Betty Lien triple of 619. Garry Klein scored the high triple of 528. has the high average of 214.

The team high single of Stacey Zaretski has the high 229 points above average average of 175.

On the men’s side: Mike and the high triple of 132 Muirhead scored the high points above average were single of 232 and Daren Lien scored by Team Burden. bowled the high triple of Team Burden is in first with 610. Daren Lien has the high 65 points.

The bowlers of the week average at 197.

The team high single of were Sheila Tanton, with 78 134 points above average points above average, and was scored by We Bowl For Brian Bernard, with 38 Alcohol and the high triple points above average. of 221 points above average Daren Lien and Dave Wylie was scored by The Bad Ap- bowled three spares in a ples. Team Gutter is still in row while Sheila Tanton and Garry Klein bowled first place with 70 points.

The bowlers of the week four. Garry Klein also were Vanessa Habermehl, bowled a turkey.

The Morning Adult with 78 points above average, and Mike Muirhead, League also bowled on with 108 points above aver- Tuesday, Jan. 30 and age. Verna Erickson, Stacey Wednesday, Jan. 31.

On the ladies’ side: Zaretski, Garry Klein, and Mitch Frost bowled three Sharon Wylie bowled the spares in a row. Kevin high single of 224 and Terry Sakaluk, Daryl Johnson, Odegard bowled the high Mike Muirhead, and Kim- triple of 541. Verna Erickson berly Bullee bowled turkeys and Carol Lucas have the while Daryl Johnson high average of 172.

On the men’s side: bowled four strikes in a row.

The Morning Adult Richard Erickson scored the League took over the alleys high single of 277 and on Tuesday, Jan. 23 and Garry Klein bowled the high triple of 633. Garry Wednesday, Jan. 24.

On the ladies’ side: Sheila Klein has the high average Tanton bowled the high sin- of 214.

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Team Burden is in first with 70 points.

The bowlers of the week were Hennie Bernard, with 47 points above average, and Lamont Taylor, with 46 points above average. Sheila Tanton, Randy Johnson, Verna Erickson, Carol Lucas, and Sharon Wylie bowled three spares in a row. Garry Klein bowled a turkey.

The YBC hit the alleys on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Connor Higgenson scored the high single of 120 for the Bowlasaurus Boys, along with the high double of 196. Connor Higgenson has the high average of 84.

Nevaeh King scored the high single of 79, double of 145, and average of 71 for the Bowlasaurus Girls.

Kenna Bruce has the high single of 92, high triple of 265, and average of 92 for the Bantam Girls.

Zackery Erickson scored the high single of 91 and high triple of 263 for the Bantam Boys. Zachery Erickson has the high average of 85.

River Odegard has the high average of 65 for the Junior Girls.

Grant Foster has the high single of 119, triple of 333, and average of 105 for the Junior Boys.

Willow Odegard scored the high single of 126, triple

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of 365, and average of 141 for the Senior Girls.

Thomas Bruce has the high single of 129, high triple of 361, and average of 98 for the Senior Boys.

The YBC also bowled on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Connor Higgenson scored the high single of 93 for the Bowlasaurus Boys, along with the high double of 183. Connor Higgenson has the high average of 85.

Nevaeh King scored the high single of 50, double of 100, and average of 68 for the Bowlasaurus Girls.

Kenna Bruce has the high single of 73, high triple of 198, and average of 89 for the Bantam Girls.

Zackery Erickson scored the high single of 94 and high triple of 249 for the

Bantam Boys. Zachery Erickson has the high average of 85.

River Odegard has the high single of 85, triple of 192, and average of 65 for the Junior Girls.

Grant Foster has the high single of 138, triple of 272, and average of 103 for the Junior Boys.

Willow Odegard scored the high single of 193, triple of 462, and average of 142 for the Senior Girls.

Thomas Bruce has the high single of 157, high triple of 446, and average of 103 for the Senior Boys.

Willow Odegard bowled a turkey.

These two weeks saw plenty of high scores and mix-ups, what will the rest of February bring?

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Just stop in or send us a clear photo of your baby with the child’s full name, date of birth, and parents’ names.

Photos and information can be emailed to ads@thecommunitypress.com or dropped off at our office in Killam, or mailed to Box 99, Sedgewick, AB, T0B 4C0. If mailed in and you wish for the pictures to be returned, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope, or pick up the photos at our office anytime after publication.

Viking Hearing Clinic Wednesday, February 21, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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SHAKE OFF WINTER TRAIN EXCURSION Sunday, March 17

Killam Community Hall

MEMBERS NEEDED

Killam Community Hall Development Society is having their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, February 7 at 7pm at the Killam Community Hall.

WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF NEW MEMBERS as many of the current board are stepping down. Please consider donating your time to the Community Hall

Hop on the train to enjoy Curtain Call Theatre’s Sunday Matinee of "The Play that Goes Wrong" in Forestburg by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields & Jonathan Sayer.

Sunday March 17 @ 2pm. Play directed by Rob Nichols.

Tickets $75 includes round trip train ride, bag lunch (on train) and matinee ticket with coffee/tea and one dessert (with option to purchase more).

Train Schedule: Depart Kelsey at 12 noon.

Arrive in Forestburg by 1:30 pm. Play starts at 2 pm Return (allow 2 hours for play etc.): Depart Forestburg 4:30 pm. Arrive Rosalind at 5:30 pm, Depart at 5:45 pm. Arrive back in Kelsey 6:15 pm

For more information about private charters, renting the station, or any of our train excursions, visit:

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Bids are in for the FIRST Supper and Auction Heisler event raises second-highest amount for annual fundraiser

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The 26th annual FIRST (Flagstaff’s Informed Response Sharing Team) Dinner and Auction was held Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Heisler Community Hall, raising over $40,000 for FIRST operations for the coming year.

The annual event rotates throughout the region, and this year was the first year it had been back in Heisler since 2013, to a near sold-out crowd.

While last year was a record-setting year for the event, at $42,195 raised, this year’s event came close, at $40,944.

Prior to last year, the

most ever made was $39,185, back in 2015 in Killam.

The evening featured both a silent auction, with a whopping 81 donated items, as well as a live auction, with 10 items auctioned off, along with three leftover pies.

The pies were donated

by Big Willy’s from the Heisler Hotel, who also catered the meal.

The evening was emceed by FIRST Chair Allen Dietz, who introduced the board, consisting of Gillian Goheen-Smith, Brooke Grove, Cheryl Holben, Lynne Jenkinson, Sue Freadrich, Melvin Thompson, Logan Holben, and Danica Thomp-

A silent auction item named for Flagstaff VSU service dog Sadie was popular with bidders looking to gift their four-legged friends.

son. Flagstaff Family and Community Services (FFCS) staff members Karen Bovencamp, Sue Freadrich, and Brooke Grove, manned the auction tables and pay table at the end of the event.

Auctioneers Dale Jones and Darrin Holben kept the laughs and the bids rolling over the course of the evening, with the live auctions generating nearly half of the total funds raised through auctions over the night.

While Jones is ever ready with a joke or funny story, he also took time to express his gratitude for the work done

by FIRST in the community. He said he has been participating in the FIRST dinner and auction from the start, and expressed his personal thanks for those who came out to attend Saturday’s event, and for their support of FIRST over the years.

Through the live auction, between Jones’ stories, the bidding was hot and heavy, with two mystery items up for grabs, and raising $600 each.

The top-earning prize was a dinner for 10 donated by Holbie’s Glass and Prairie Boy Spice company, which went for $1,000 to one lucky bidder.

Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely and Battle River-

Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek both donated auction items to the event.

Kurek was unable to attend, but Lovely was present, and was serenaded by the entire crowd as news of a birthday the following day was shared.

The event also featured a presentation from Holly Bovencamp about a new program operating in Flagstaff County and Camrose, called Senior’s Choices.

Much of the funds raised for the event come directly to FIRST as cash donations, representing nearly two-thirds of the amount raised. Board members also canvass their communities for silent and live auction items, often contributing themselves.

FFCS Executive Director and FIRST Board Member Lynne Jenkinson says this year’s proceeds will go towards an upcoming Suicide Grief Workshop, Social Media workshops, a Healthcare Excellence Canada partnership, Mental Health programs, the Care-AVan project, Mom’s Connection, and partnerships within the community, including the Early Childhood Coalition Partnership, to co-sponsor other events throughout the year.

FIRST board chair Allen Dietz acted as the evening’s emcee.

Proceeds from previous events have funded the Gibson Place Youth initiative, and the Gail Watt Scholarship, to name a couple.

Over the course of the

evening, it was mentioned that it would be Jenkinson’s last time organizing the event, announcing her plan to retire in early 2025.

Many of the silent auction items had long lists of bids, as competition was hot and heavy throughout the night.

The Heisler hall was full for the 26th annual FIRST Supper and Auction on Saturday evening, with two long rows of silent auction items up for the taking to the highest bidder.

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offense has stalled, and we are having difficulty capitalizing on our chances.

Our power play is working against us right now as we are giving up too many shorthanded goals.

This is something we need to take care of.”

After weekend play, the St. Paul Canadiens are sitting atop the league, with 50 points in 29 games, with the Wainwright Bisons in second place at 48 points. The Lloydminster Bandits sit in third, with 42 points, the Vermilion Tigers in fourth with 38 points, and the Wheat Kings in fifth with 27 points. Cold Lake sits in sixth place at 25 points, with the Vegreville Rangers firmly in seventh place at 10 points, and Onion Lake sitting in eighth place.

Charchun says, “We have two games left in

the regular season and are looking to get things back on track.

We still have a few guys injured so we are hoping to have most guys ready for the

forward will be to get back to our competitive game that has created success for our team when things were going well.”

On Friday, Feb. 9, the

playoffs.

“We are hopeful to finish fifth which would likely give us Vermilion as our firstround opponent. Our goal in practice moving

team will head to Wainwright to take on the Bisons, then on Saturday, will travel to Vermilion to play the Tigers. Over the season the team is 0-4 against

the Bisons, and 2-2 versus the Tigers.

The NEAJBHL regular season ends Sunday, Feb. 10, after which the playoff schedule will be released.

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