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BTPS and Lakeland Teen Valentine’s Dance College secure grant for trades education Buffalo Trail Public Schools (BTPS), in partnership with Lakeland College, has been awarded $105,000 in funding through Alberta Education’s Pathways to Career Success Grant to support the Automotive Technician Dual Credit program and Career and Technology Studies (CTS) trades courses for high school students in the upcoming school year. This funding aligns with the BTPS Education Plan by advancing two key priorities: • Supporting Success for All Students – By providing enhanced opportunities for skill development, dual-credit programs, and career-focused learning. The program will support the Dual Credit Automotive Technician program and High School CTS offerings. • Building Strong Collaborations – Through strategic partnerships with Lakeland College, this initiative strengthens collaboration and engagement with stakeholders. This project will positively impact over 450 students, representing approximately 45 per cent of BTPS’ Grade 9–12 rural student population. It provides a cost-effective and scalable model for rural education that strengthens Alberta’s skilled workforce and supports economic development. Through innovative programming and strategic partnerships, BTPS and Lakeland College are ensuring students gain the training, support, and pathways needed for success in trades, post-secondary programs, and future careers.
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About 50 youth attended the Holden Community Hall Association’s teenage Valentine’s Day dance on Saturday, Feb. 15, set to coordinate well with the Holden Ag’s Society’s monthly steak supper. “Dances are held on a Friday or Saturday, just whichever works out best. We chose tonight because we wanted to be on the same night as the steak night, so parents could go there, and kids could come here,” hall member Shannon Harte said. “There is about 50 here, and we were expecting to have more, but we're happy with whatever we get,” she said. The Valentine’s Day dance marked the two-year anniversary of the very first dance the Hall Association hosted. “We didn’t have a dance last Valentine’s Day, but we did two years ago, and that was our very first
dance. We had two that year, and three last year,” hall member Amber Kostyk said. The Hall Association is hoping to hold more dances since they’ve recently bought their own equipment. “Speakers and lights, we're being our own DJs, and we're hoping that the extras we have, like throwing out prizes and the balloon drop, that more kids will come,” Harte said. “With our own equipment, we don’t have the expense of a DJ each time, so we're hoping that we can hold more dances in the community, not just for teens. We're going to have a family dance and spaghetti supper in the spring,” Harte said. “We're really happy for everyone who turned out, and we welcome feedback if people want something different. Our playlists actually were made up by kids at the school. I work at the school, so I went around asking for songs they’d like to dance to. We want the kids to be involved,” Harte said.
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Family Day celebrated at Carena despite frigid temperatures Patricia Harcourt Editor
Members of the Viking Lions Club delivered some delicious hot dogs using Viking Meat wieners to RCMP Cst. A Kang (far left) and Cst. K. Chambers (far right). Serving up the free treats of hot dogs and hot chocolate on Family Day, February 17 were Lions members, from left: Chris Sutter, Robin Naslund, Brian Zarski and Clint Nearing.
Families came out for Family Day at the Viking Carena Complex Monday despite the frigid temperatures outside. Due to the intense cold, wagon rides were cancelled but other indoor activities kept everyone cozy and warm. Children’s entertainer “Mugsy” kept the youngsters enthralled for two hours with a performance that encompassed juggling, magic tricks and balloon animals. The Viking Lions Club was on hand to provide Viking wiener hot dogs and hot chocolate free to everyone. Also on hand were members of the Viking RCMP chatting with the Lions and other members of the public. The RCMP plan on holding a Town Hall at the Carena lobby on February 26 with everyone invited to attend and hear officers speak on many police related topics. Viking/Beaver FCSS offered fun and were kept very busy giving glitter tattoos to people of all ages. Rinkside, there was public skating available as well as the the play centre.
And the Carena Kitchen offered a variety of food, snacks and beverages. The well loved event took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and, although numbers were down likely due to the cold weather, it was an enjoyable time for all who attended that day. Family Day is celebrated throughout the province of Alberta and, taking their cue from this province, in many other provinces as well. “For the past 35 years, Albertans have welcomed Family Day as an opportunity to gather with loved ones and celebrate what it means to be a family,” said Minister of Arts Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir. “Families are at the core of province’s identity, and this Family Day we celebrate everything that families do for us, our community and our province. “This Family Day, Alberta’s government wants to ensure that all families have the opportunity to spend time together and make new memories, so we are providing free admission to nine museums and historic sites across the province.”
Pictured left: Children’s Entertainer Mugsy provided a myriad of fun tricks of magic and made balloon animals for a fascinated crowd of children at Viking’s Family PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS Day on Monday.
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Career Fair at Viking School this week provides myriad opportunities Dawn Chrystian Viking/Beaver FCSS
Students in Junior/Senior High Viking School and Senior High at Holden Rural Academy will have the opportunity to explore career pathways, gain insight from local professionals, and network with potential employers at the Youth Career Fair, a collaborative event hosted by the Town of Viking and Viking/Beaver FCSS, taking place on February 20, 2025. The event, held at Viking School and the Viking Community Hall, will feature a dynamic schedule designed to inspire and inform students about their future career options. The day will begin with an engaging keynote presentation by Dr. Bill Sevcik, Clinical Department Facility Chief of the Emergency Department at the University of Alberta Hospital. A proud alumnus of Viking School, Dr. Sevcik will share his journey from a small-town student to a leader in the medical field, offering valuable advice and encouragement to attendees. His speech, held in the Viking School gym, will set the tone for an in-
spiring day of career exploration. Following the keynote address, students will participate in a series of breakout sessions, rotating through various rooms where professionals from different fields shared their experiences. These sessions are designed to be particularly meaningful, as most presenters will have roots in the Viking and Beaver County area, demonstrating to students that successful careers can emerge from their own community. Students will have the opportunity to engage in discussions, ask questions, and learn about career paths in diverse industries such as healthcare, trades, business, and more. More than thirty local individuals have volunteered their time to participate in the morning sessions, and we are extremely grateful for their contributions. At 12:15 p.m., attendees will gather at the Viking Community Hall for a lunch generously sponsored by Claystone Waste. This will provide an excellent opportunity for students to reflect on the morning's sessions while networking with professionals and peers in an informal setting. The afternoon portion of the event fea-
tures a career fair, where students explored various booths set up by businesses, post-secondary institutions, and local employers. Representatives from different industries will share information about job opportunities, training programs, and career pathways, helping students gain a deeper understanding of
potential professions and educational requirements. Our hope is that the career fair will be an eye-opening experience for our students, and that professionals who grew up in this area speak about their careers makes these opportunities feel much more tangible for our youth.
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Driver of Mercedes SUV flags traffic with attempted scam
On February 10, police received a request to check on the wellbeing of a person in Viking who had not been heard from in two weeks. The complainant advised the subject’s driveway was all blown in which was unusual. Police attended the residence of the person in question and he was fine. The complainant was updated. That same morning, police assisted EMCON with an abandoned trailer on Highway 14. Members located the trailer in a pull-out blocking any other trucks from accessing the pull-out. The trailer was towed. In the early morning of February 11, police responded to assist EMS with a suicidal male. When members arrived, the male had consumed medication and was unconscious. The male was transported to the Viking Health Centre and later transported to Red Deer hospital for further care. On February 12 police advised of a breach of court conditions. After speaking with all the parties involved, police determined there was not enough evidence to pursue the charges. Later that afternoon, police received a complaint of threats being uttered. The complainant advised he was receiving texts from an acquaintance stating he was going to harm the complainant’s family.
Police could not proceed with charges due to the lack of evidence to support the charge. The complainant was notified. That same afternoon, police received complaints of a subject on Highway 14 driving a white SUV Mercedes flagging down vehicles. The complainant advised a man approached their vehicles stating he needed money for gas and was offering them a gold ring. The complainants realized it as a scam and did not provide any money to the subject and alerted the police. Members made extensive patrols in the area and were unable to locate a vehicle of that description. That evening police responded to a suspicious person near the Health Centre. The subject was noted on cameras around the facility. Members made patrols and were unable to locate the subject. In the early morning hours of February 13, police responded to a break and enter in progress in Bruce. Members attended the residence and no signs of a break in were found. The homeowner was spoken to and felt he heard voices in his garage. Members were unable to locate any subjects or signs of a break and enter. Police discussed various types of security measures with the complainant. That afternoon, police received a complaint of harassment. The complainant advised of subjects continually calling their business requesting information on guests. The complainant did not want to proceed with any charges at this time. That evening, police responded to a complaint of suspicious subjects at a business in Viking. The com-
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Support staff essential to classrooms across Alberta $27,000. This low pay makes it difficult for school divisions to recruit or retain essential staff. Support workers are vital to the success of public education in our rural communities, where we go above and beyond, often without recognition or compensation. Support staff are essential to delivering quality education in our rural communities. We keep our school clean, greet students and parents in the morning, and assist our students with the highest needs. Education support staff do so much more than what’s outlined in their job descriptions, and a lot of it goes unpaid and unrecognized. We spend countless hours building connections and relationships with our students. We run breakfast or
Dear Editor; I am writing to draw attention to the ongoing struggles faced by education workers in Alberta. These challenges go far beyond the classroom and are worsening each year. Education support staff across Alberta are committed to providing the best possible education for students, but insufficient provincial funding for school boards has left support staff overburdened, understaffed, and underpaid. Many of us work well beyond our contracted hours, without the resources needed to meet the growing demands. The average annual salary for a support staff worker in Alberta is $34,500, with Educational Assistants earning just
lunch programs, assist with grad committees, attend field trips, coach sports teams, run extra curricular activities, many times without pay. We support hockey games, football games, band concerts, awards nights, 4-H banquets, dance recitals, and any other outside activity our students are involved in. We do this because we love our jobs and want only the very best for all students. Alberta has the lowest public education funding per student in Canada, a decision made by the provincial government. The province also sets wages at the bargaining table, not school boards, and holds the power to lift wage caps. It’s time for the provincial government to step up and ensure support staff are compensated fairly
and that students receive the quality education they deserve. Education workers in Buffalo Trail, represented by CUPE Local 1606, are bargaining with the school board, but the province must take responsibility. If we stand together—teachers, support staff, school boards, and parents—we can ensure our voices are heard and make a real difference for Alberta’s students. Education workers deserve more than gratitude; we deserve fair wages and the support necessary to provide the best education for our children. Sincerely, Trish Thomas President CUPE Local 1606 Wainwright, Alberta
Reader: Trudeau should stay on as Prime Minister banker MarK Carney from the corporate world will not be any more left than Freeland. Trudeau has a right to simply dismiss the current race since no one is really promising to carry his mantle and legacy. If he carries through with his resignation, all of the many social programs that he has advanced (dental care, child care) will risk being cut by the next Liberal government. There is no Trudeauesque alternative, and he simply has the right to delay the leadership race until such a candidate presents itself, to re-open the nomination process. Some may question Trudeau's ability to cancel his own "scheduled" resignation. First of all in Canadian law there is no such thing as a "scheduled" resignation. Rather, you are either Prime Minister or you are not. If you are Prime Minister it is because the Governor General believes that the majority of Parliament has given you their support on confidence votes. While Trudeau has told the Governor General he will be resigning once a new Liberal Leader is in place, he can theoretically renege on this promise. Then, if he is powerful enough politically in his party, he can attempt to have his henchman in the party cancel the current Leadership election. Or, he can go to the Governor General now and ask for Parliament to be dissolved and for an election to be called. The Governor General is under no obligation to wait until a new Liberal Leader is
The reasons for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigning have now been made irrelevant, since he stepped down because of his drop in support. However, the EKOS polling firm, which gave Trudeau a lousy 19.4 per cent level of support only three days after the traitor Chystia Freeland resigned, now gives Trudeau 32 per cent, only 1.9 per cent less than his rival Pierre Pollievre. If the election were called today, it would be a toss-up. It's any man's game. Other polls are also showing Trudeau is nearly tied with Pollievre. Furthermore, Donald Trump has backed away from his threats so there is no need to send Freeland over there, which was the original reason that Trudeau gave for demoting this unappreciative, backstabbing ingrate. Actually, all of the Liberal leadership candidates are campaigning Right-ofCentre, and absolutely none will continue Trudeau's legacy, which is another reason that Trudeau should place no faith in any of these candidates. Specifically, Freeland stated in her resignation letter that she opposed Trudeau's promise of $250 cheques to working Canadians who earned $150,000 or less in 2023. Freeland referred to the proposal as a "costly political gimmick" and argued that the Canadian government should "[keep] our fiscal powder dry today, so we have the reserves we may need for a coming tariff war." Furthermore, leadership contender and
elected, because the Prime Minister still has the prerogative to dissolve parliament and call election when he so wishes, and Trudeau is still Prime Minister. If such an election were to occur immediately, quite possibly the Liberal executive could vote to stall the Liberal leadership vote, as their constitution allows for that to happen, and thus the date could be stalled until after the election is finished. Naturally, if Trudeau is re-elected for a fourth time, that Liberal Leadership race can be delayed even further, another 2 or 4 years, while Trudeau as the current Leader of the Liberal Party (or is he Interim Leader) remains Prime Minister. Trudeau has given only one reason for his resigning, and that is because of the infighting. Sure, if he cancelled the Liberal Leadership Race, he would face a lot of backlash, but if he dissolves parliament first and calls an election, all of those treacherous Liberal MPs would be forced to start campaigning in their riding and not spend time humiliating Trudeau. Even if he decides to simply delay the Leadership race vote so that he can be in Parliament when it resumes seating, he could allow himself to lose the confidence of the House in a vote so that an election can be called. It's really up to him, if he can stand up to his ungrateful bullies, those Liberal MPs who owe their jobs to Justin Trudeau exclusively and conclusively.
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Also, even if Trudeau were to win less seats than Pierre Pollievre in a minority government situation, there would be no obligation for Trudeau to resign if the Governor General were to let him first try to show if he can continue with the confidence of Parliament. That is, if Trudeau can make a deal with the NDP, Greens or Bloc should Pollievre receive more seats than Trudeau in a minority government, he can hold on to power. This is because the NDP, Greens and Bloc tend to be leftof-centre or centrist and thus naturally gravitate to Trudeau. While the Conservatives cannot depend on any right-leaning parties like Joe Clark would have in 1979 with the Social Credit Party's support. Ask yourself, why has Trudeau now led the longest (or second longest) minority government in history? It's because firstly the left/centre parties don't want to risk putting Pollievre into power, and secondly because they know that Trudeau will cream them as he has won three elections in a row. Also because Trudeau knows how to work with the other parties to give them what they want in exchange for their vote. Therefore, Trudeau has a path forward if he wants to stay on and lead the country some more. He should delay or cancel the Leadership race, and call an election now or after parliament resumes. Sincerely, Robert Nelly
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MINOR HOCKEY REPORT Peyton Bird’s 30 goal season leads U13 Gas Kings 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.) Editor’s Note: The following is the report for February 12’s paper, which space did not permit. Irma U11 Female Aces (11-1-0) leading scorer this season has been Abby Larson with 23g 12a for 35 pts in 12 GP. Irma/Wainwright’s Female U13 (12-3-1) Eldlynn Newton is the team scoring leader in the regular season with 34g 14a for 48 pts in 16 GP. Irma U15 Female Aces (15-2-1) won 4-1 on Sunday at Mallaig Arena against St. Paul led by Emory Holt’s two goals (2g 1a). Other scorers were; Candence Hollar (1g 1a), Noah Soriao (1g 1a), Ella Byrne (1a), and Ella Gulbraa (1a). Ella Rehman stopped 29 shots for a .967 save percentage game. Irma U18 Female Aces (11-8-1) won a 2-1 contest at home against Marwayne on Saturday. Aces grabbed an early lead and then made it 2-0 in the middle frame before Marwayne made it interesting with a goal with 2:31 remaining. Keysha McMann scored both Aces goals, and Jemma Gulbraa and Reese Dallyn picked up assists. On Sunday the squad shutout Onion Lake 9-0 with both Lily Boe (3g 2a) and Keysha McMann (3g 1a) earning hat tricks. Amilie Keller (1g 1a), Jemma Gulbraa and Reese Dallyn also scored. Assists went to; Gray Fenton (3a), Delaney Smeets and Jalynn Westman. Bailey Pitre recorded the shutout. Irma U11 Aces (17-4-2) won an 9-1 home game on Saturday against Cold Lake with eight different players scor-
ing goals: Anson Banks (2g), Grady Parsons (1g 2a), Logan Newton (1g 1a), Bentley Lawson (1g 1a), Seth Olsen (1g 1a), Sawyer Newton (1g 1a), and Kaysen Soucy. William Newton picked up two assists. Rylan Hryhirchuk stopped 15 for the win. Irma/Mannville U13 (7-10-2) leading scorer this season is Nashtyn Pulyk 32g 23a 55 pts in 19 GP, followed by Jeremiah Beer with 28g 14a 42 pts in 19 GP. Viking U13 Gas Kings (6-15-3) has been led this season by Peyton Bird’s 30g 5a 35 pts in 22 GP. Irma U15 Aces (17-3-0) won a 13-5 game on the road on Saturday at Edgerton. Both Thomas Gilbert (4g 2a) and Emerson Gryschuk (4g 1a) had four goal games while Laytyn Pulyk (3g 1a) recorded a hat trick. Emmit Fleming added the other two goals. Assists went to; Kiefer McLaughlin (2a), Owen Bethge (2a), Colten Lawson and Huxley Oracheski. Hayden Smith got the win in goal. Mannville/Irma U18 (20-3-0) beat Edson 4-3 at Irma Arena on Friday, then hosted Elk Island Wild on Saturday at beat the guests 8-2. Scoring over the weekend were; Zachary Oracheski (3g 2a), Evan Allen (2g 1a), Riley Gulbraa (1g 2a), Cole Fleming (1g), Blake Fuder (2g 1a), Jarrett Poliakiwski (2g), Cordell Prior (1a), Rylan Broadhead (1a), Trace Fuder (1a), Owen Harder (1a), Lincoln Baker (1a), Madhav Bagga (1a), Evan Allen (1a), and Hunter Boe (1g). Dawson Bethge got the win on Saturday. Editor’s Note: The following report is scheduled to run for the February 19 paper this week. These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites,
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and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries). Hughenden U11 Female Jets (12-20) won a 9-1 road game at Vermilion on Saturday led by Gracie Prokopetz’s five goal game. Other scorers were; Blakely Amundson (1g 3a), Rumer Pearson (1g 1a), Paicee Jones (2a), Atley Lakevold (2a), Ellin Oh (1g), and Anika White (1g). Rhett Jones got the win in goal. Irma/Wainwright U13 Female team (14-3-1) beat Lakeland 7-0 on Friday at Cold Lake, then beat Lakeland on Saturday at Irma 9-1. Scoring over the weekend were; Eldlynn Newton (5g 2a), Payson Dance (4g 1a), Avery Ukrainetz (1g), Raquel Parsons (1a), Hailey Allen (2g 2a), Abigail Rajotte (1g 1a), Tayva Fenton (1g 1a), Annabelle Anderson (1g), Reese Clark (1g 2a), Sheila Crawford (1a), and Bobi Gleming (1a). Kenzie Byrne got the shutout on Friday and Taylah Zentner got the win on Saturday. Irma U18 Female Aces (12-8-1) won a 3-2 home game on Saturday against Vermilion. Scoring for Irma were; Jalynn Westman (1g 1a), Keysha McMann (1g), Lily Boe (1g), Delaney Smeets (1a), and Dalee Fenton (1a). Bailey Pitre made 21 saves for the win. Irma/Mannville U13 (9-10-2) won a home game on Saturday against Vermilion 4-3. Scoring for I/M were;
Nashtyn Pulyk (1g 1a), Jacob Nafziger (1g 1a), Abel Whitten, and Parker Anderson. Brendin Pitre picked up two assists, and Jace Christensen made 43 saves for the win in a .935 save percentage game. Viking U13 Gas Kings (6-13-3) dropped a 4-2 game at Barrhead on Sunday. Peyton Bird and Avery Erickson scored, while Easton Morken, Liam Doucette and Kaelen Hakes got assists. Irma U15 Aces (20-3-0) had two beatdowns this weekend at home, Friday 15-3 over Edgerton/Chauvin and Saturday 20-4 over Bonnyvilled. Scoring over the weekend were; Thomas Gilbert (3g 14a), Emerson Gryschuk (10g 6a), Owen Bethge (7g 4a), Atley Mackay (2g 5a), Laytyn Pulyk (5g 4a), Emit Fleming (2g 2a), Kiefer McLaughlin (3g 6a), Lex Anderson (1g 3a), and Colten Lawson (2g 2a). Hayden Smith got the wins in goal. Mannville/Irma (21-4-0) dropped a 4-1 game against Edgerton/Chauvin on Friday at Mannville. Scoring was Dominic Whidden from Cordell Prior and Rylan Broadhead. On Sunday, M/I shutout CNN Spurs 2-0. Riley Gulbraa scored both goals, with assists going to Rylan Broadhead (2a) and Trace Hinton. Dawson Bethge got the win in goal.
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'Power abusers' and bots shaped Alberta election discourse Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A small group of abusive users shifted online political conversations during the 2023 Alberta general election, and these "power abusers" were likely assisted by bot accounts, researchers say. The Samara Centre for Democracy’s SAMbot initiative uses machine learning tools to monitor abusive sentiment during Canadian elections. In the 18 days leading up to Alberta’s last general election, SAMbot tracked 188 official party and candidate accounts on X, recording 12,502 abusive tweets and 15,376 candidate mentions containing abusive content. Twelve per cent of these abusive tweets came from just 50 accounts. This small number of high-volume toxic accounts, dubbed "power abusers," have an out-
sized impact on civic conversation, and a chilling effect on our democracy, says Beatrice Wayne, research director at the Samara Centre for Democracy. “We understand that they are shaping Albertans’ sense of their own political identity. When they see users that they think represent more Albertans than is actually the case, it shifts public understanding of what is acceptable civic discourse and what people feel, what Albertans feel, about their politics,” Wayne said. Though it is hard to say with complete certainty whether there is an actual person behind a given X account, their research shows “evidence of likely widespread and inauthentic engagement in the form of potential bot accounts,” Wayne said, which further distorts perceptions of what Albertans believe. The report also calls for more supports to be given to first-time candi-
dates, who were frequently the target of online abuse. Of the 20 candidates who received the most abuse, eight were running for the first time at the provincial level. “This is just a condition of work for somebody newly entering politics. They have to expect to receive abuse online as part of their experience on the campaign trail,” Wayne said. The normalization of this abuse risks driving quality candidates out of politics or stopping them from running in the first place. “They won't want to contribute. And because we know that levels of abuse disproportionately affect marginalized people, we're going to have a lack of diversity amongst our political representatives,” Wayne said. Perhaps the most worrying outcome of a handful of motivated users and their automated accomplices setting the tone of political conversa-
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tions is the influence it has on policymakers, she said. “Politicians are very online. We know this. If the most information they are getting about their constituents, if the way that they are learning or thinking they understand the feelings of their constituents is through their interactions online, then their understanding and their approach to policy is being shaped by a small number of users,” she said. “We could see actual Canadian policy being shaped by a small number of people that are misrepresenting the feelings of politicians’ con-
stituents.” When Canadians think about foreign interference, there is a tendency to imagine high level spies compromising politicians. But the potential of there to be foreign influence that is shaping and distorting our civic culture is really strong, Wayne said.
The Samara Centre for Democracy report also made recommendations to introduce platform regulations, support legislation that safeguards researchers access to social media data, and raise public awareness about what inauthentic online behaviour and foreign interference could look like.
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An evening of country music was enjoyed by an enthusiastic crowd on Saturday, Feb. 15, at The Viking Senior Centre. In spite of the cold temperatures, musicians from Sherwood Park, Vegreville, Daysland, Holden and Viking performed for the music lovers gathered to hear them. Pictured performing onstage are: Ray Gathercole, Tim Rukaruck, Loretta Neubuhr and Rob Hughes.
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Teri Bryant (left), Chief Firearms Officer for Alberta, was in Camrose for the Huntmania Sportsman Show. MLA Jackie Lovely met with Bryant to discuss the role of the Chief Firearms Officer, view her private collection and discuss Lovely's upcoming Private Member's bill regarding gun legislation.
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During the day of February 14, police responded to the Viking health centre on numerous occasions to assist with a patient that was aggressive with staff. The subject was subsequently arrested for assault and held by police for a judicial interim hearing. During the hearing the release of the subject was opposed. The subject was transported to the Edmonton Remand Centre to be held there until the next scheduled court date. That afternoon, police received a request to check on the well-being of a male as he had not been heard from and was not answering his phone. Police attended his residence and found him deceased. The death was deemed non-suspicious in nature. That same afternoon, police received a complaint of uttering threats Police determined this to be related to a complaint that was reported earlier to police. After speaking with all parties involved, it was determined that no charges are being laid at this time. On February 15, police received a complaint of mischief. The complainant advised that subjects were dis-
posing of cigarette butts on the sidewalk and entrance of their business. The business currently has surveillance of the subjects. Both subjects were identified and spoken to about their actions and advised to cease from putting their garbage on the property and to dispose of it properly. On February 16 , police received a 911 hang-up. The number was contacted and learned it was children playing with the phone. That afternoon, police received a request for assistance with a subject. Members attended the location and assisted with a male who was suffering from mental health concerns. The subject felt that someone had broken into their house. Members attended the residence and found it to tidy and clean. The subject was reassured that there was no break in at the residence. That same afternoon, police responded to assist with a family dispute. The members were arguing about changing the WIFI name. All parties were spoken to and the situation was mediated. They were advised to contact police only when it is a police matter. Viking RCMP
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Province provides grant for Ryley Pool renovations John Mather During a recent grant ceremony and volunteer recognition event hosted by Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely, the Beaver Heritage and Agricultural Society of Ryley received a grant of $22,928. Terry Magneson, president of the Beaver Heritage and Agricultural Society operating the Ryley Pool and Wellness Centre, accepted the cheque and spoke about the use it would be put towards. “This is a matching grant for the ag. society in Ryley,” he said. “About 48 years ago the building committee in Ryley was foolish enough to build an indoor swimming pool.”
“What I mean by that, does anyone know how much it costs to run a swimming pool? It’s very expensive.” He explained the pool needs changes. “When we built the pool 48 years ago, it was for the children,” he said. “And what’s ironic is the children are now us. The adults use the pool more than the children do.” He added the grant will allow for the upgrading of the change rooms, and to build a special room for those who require the use of a wheelchair. “This matching grant is very important and we will upgrade and build a special room for families and those with disabilities. We are very grateful to get this.”
Terry Magneson, president of the Beaver Heritage and Agricultural Society operating the Ryley Pool and Wellness Centre, accepts a ceremonial cheque for $22,928 from Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely Feb. 4. The money will be used with matching funds to renovate the Ryley Pool. The renovations will include upgrading the change room and provide better access for those with disabilities.
Seniors to benefit from new assisted living program, says Beaver Foundation chair Patricia Harcourt A new provincial assisted living agency to be set up this year will refocus continuing care programs in the province. And Gene Hrabec, chair of the foundation overseeing provincially owned seniors facilities within the county thinks it will benefit those living in those facilities. “From the limited information that we have got it looks like it should be good for all seniors in Alberta whether it’s a rural or urban,” said Hrabec, who is Deputy Reeve for Beaver County. “We have been consulted and will have more information sessions coming in the near future,” Hrabec promised. And he believes the new Assisted Living Alberta which is the provincial agency for continuing care, will help with Holden Lodge going forward. “The (Beaver Foundation) board did review the whole lodge,” he said, referring to Holden Lodge, “and have all agreed to keeping it open. Some of the continuing care model will definitely have an effect once it’s in place.” The Holden Lodge has suffered from low residency issues for the past several years but Hrabec
explains there is more to the equation than financials, including the community. “Sometimes making a decision, especially in this case is not just about money. One has to take into consideration, the residence, the community, and what that economic spinoff means to the municipality of Holden.” Beaver Foundation Chief Administrative Officer Owen Ligard told Viking Council recently that the lodge now has a new manager with 11 residents, up from a previous six residents. In future, being able to have more assisted living programs going into the county’s continuing care facilities, like Holden and others in Viking, Ryley and Tofield, will enable people to stay in lodges longer with help such as with personal care Assisted Living Alberta program is being established for April 1, and operational by the fall of this year. The new agency will align medical and nonmedical supports and services, increase continuing care spaces, reduce wait times, and provide comprehensive wraparound supports for Albertans who require different levels and types of care.
This includes both seniors in long-term care and those who want to continue aging at home but need supports to do so, as well as people with disabilities, individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable Albertans who require temporary or long-term care. The province stated that “refocusing Alberta’s health care system ensures all Albertans have access to the services and support they need, when and where they need it.” With that in mind, Albertans are invited to share their feedback, and help shape the future of continuing care through online engagement that will be open from Jan. 30 to March 3 at Alberta.ca/lead-the-way. Plus, continuing care providers and health care and continuing care workers will also have an opportunity to provide feedback through what is being called by the province “targeted engagement that will be open at the same time.” Stated the provincial government: “Albertan’s insights and perspectives will help lead the way in improving the system to ensure it meets Alberta’s needs today and for generations to come.”
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Regular exercise can help battle winter blues Cassandra Lundbek As the chill of winter’s last few months lingers over Alberta, many residents may find themselves struggling with the season's emotional toll. For some, the cold months can trigger negative feelings known as the winter blues, or, more seriously, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The lack of sunlight, lower temperatures, and longer nights can all contribute to these negative emotions and feelings of exhaustion. However, some strategies can help make these last few months more bearable. Tracey Boast Radley, Executive Director of Tofield Beaver County West Family and Community Support Services (TBWFCSS), recommends making time for activities that nurture both your body and mind. “Try to prioritize self-care, get plenty of sleep, and exercise where you can,” Boast Radley said. Regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve your mood and energy levels. In a wellness article from Dec. 7, 2020, Alberta Health Services (AHS) recommends getting outside to exercise when the sun is shining. “Being active during the daytime, especially early in the day, may help you have more energy and feel less depressed.” Boast Radley also recommends seeking out a hobby or trying new things you haven’t done before. “Our local seniors clubs run a variety of activities and events for senior community members. Many of their events are open to everyone. This is a great opportunity for individuals to meet others, reducing social isolation. They may want to become a member and volunteer their time to support initiatives, which can be very fulfilling.” “It is also important to recognize when you may need to see a medical professional or counsellor to support your well-being,” Boast Radley states. TBWFCSS offers a general family counseling program at $35/hour, providing a valuable, affordable option for those in need.
Additionally, AHS offers child therapy and addiction counseling at their office, which can be accessed by booking through AHS. They also offer walk-in mental health appointments every Thursday between 10 a.m. and noon.
For more immediate support, the Alberta Mental Health Help Line is available 24/7. This confidential service offers support, information, and referrals to Albertans facing mental health or addiction concerns. Staffed by a multidiscipli-
nary team of nurses, social workers, psychologists, and others, the service provides crisis support, mental health or addiction assessment, as well as information on local service options.
Winter blues: As the chill of winter’s last few months lingers over Alberta, many residents may find themselves struggling with the season's emotional toll. Regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve your mood and energy levels. CASSANDRA LUNDBEK PHOTOS
New crisis line for farmers and others in ag industry Patricia Harcourt A new crisis line for farmers and others in the agricultural industry has been announced this February. The National Farmer Crisis Line is being spearheaded by the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW).
The crisis line number is 1-866-3276701, or FARMS01. The crisis line network is calling this a “transformative initiative designed to address the unique mental health challenges faced by Canada’s farmers, farm families, and agricultural workers.” An investment of $1,5 million over three years has been made by Farm
Credit Corporation (FCC) to make this initiative possible. It includes the support of licensed professionals trained in the Canadian Agricultural Literacy Program, or CALP. Farming is one of the most demanding and high-stress occupations. The financial pressures, isolation, and emotional demands of caring for livestock
and crops can take a toll on mental health. The National Farmer Wellness Network Crisis Line bridges the gap by offering accessible, culturally informed, and confidential crisis services, ensuring farmers receive care tailored to their needs in moments of crisis.
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Numerous transit FEATURED PROPERTIES ideas considered, province says TOWN OF LAMONT
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Improved transit could be on its way to rural Alberta, a UCP cabinet minister teased in a recent interview on passenger rail transportation. “I would just say, stay tuned,” Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen told the media. “I don't want to show my cards yet, but we're actually working on some really interesting policy ideas on how to increase transit options for rural Alberta.” Dreeshen would say no more about what’s in the offing, but his comments came in response to renewed concerns from the NDP that rural Alberta needs better passenger service. Countryside bus routes remain a low priority in Alberta’s emerging vision for passenger rail, said Lorne Dach, the NDP’s transportation critic. So-called last-mile service — getting passengers back and forth between their rural homes and, say, a regional transit hub in Lethbridge or Grande Prairie — isn’t given enough emphasis, he said. Yet Dach supported the thrust of what he’s seen so far in the UCP’s public engagement survey on a proposed 15-year master plan for passenger rail. “But yeah, it’s a good start.” Proof of the survey’s value will come in how the government frames and reacts to results, said Dach, the member for Edmonton-McClung. “Consultation is always key when you're talking about major infrastructure projects that are long term. The rail survey is just the very beginning and a lot of things need to be determined,” Dach said. “But I’m certainly interested to hear what Albertans think about the initiatives the government is talking about, what the final conclusions are, and how those conclusions match the questions that have been asked, so we can see if the outcomes are reliable.” The government is using the survey, originally set to conclude before Christmas, to peer decades into the future at city-to-city, regional, commuter and high-speed services. The Passenger Rail Master Plan will look at what should be developed where, how the service should be sequenced and governed, and what the funding models will be. Included will be a 15-year delivery plan to start building the system. The government extended the dead-
line to take the survey by almost four months to April 15. Mid-survey results became public information through a Postmedia freedom of information request, when the Edmonton Journal reported Jan. 28 that the government had collected more than 14,000 responses. The survey by then had found that nearly 80 per cent of respondents were in favour of some level of ownership and operation by the provincial government. A hybrid model earned the most support, at about 40 per cent. Dach said support for public involvement is reassuring, because he can’t see how private enterprise alone would be enough to make extensive passenger rail service come into being. He said he is “certainly not opposed” to a hybrid model, perhaps with the province owning rails and rights-of-way but not the trains themselves or their operations. “I certainly found it interesting that the Alberta public was looking at such a model, and somewhat heartening as well,” he said. A hybrid model “gives a measure of public and Alberta government control over the operation of the line, which appeals to me.” Dreeshen, the member for InnisfailSylvan Lake, said buses may be part of the equation, as regional train hubs start popping up on the Alberta prairies. But he stressed that the master plan is an early stage of how public transportation unfolds in the coming decades. He compared some aspects of the survey to early mentions in the 1950s of ring roads for Alberta cities. Decades later, the Progressive Conservatives of Peter Lougheed started buying land for a Calgary ring road and utility corridor. “I think a lot of this is going to have short, kind of immediate planning, engineering and construction dollars on certain projects. And then I would assume that other parts of it are going to have that longer-term view of when they would be economically viable.” Dreeshen pointed to rezoning around train stations to attract housing and business as part of the equation, depending on where they’re sited. But how those stations tie into improved rural service is Dach’s burning question. Passenger busing in Alberta took a major hit in 2018 when Greyhound Continued on Page 13
• 4712 51 St Lamont 5,800 sq ft shop with office and sales space. Shop was used for agricultural machinery repair. Price: $450,000
LAMONT COUNTY • W4-20-55-27-SE Plan 1023701 Block 1 Lot 1A Lamont County. 138.09 acres in the Lamont Heartland for industrial use. Located North of Highway 15 on Range Road 202. Price: $2,990,00 • HWY 834 between HWY 16 and TWP RD 530 Lamont County 19.48 acres with power and a holding tank. Nice building site. Price: $215,000.00
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4927 47 St., Hardisty $139,000 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Double Car Garage MLS #A2167826
302 Lady Helen Ave. W, Galahad $79,900 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Mobile Single Detached Garage MLS #A2173397
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IRMA NEWS
IRMA NEWS By Marjorie Lawson
Our thoughts are with the Irma families dealing with loss this week. Carl Fenton of Calgary passed away on February 10 at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife Marna, son Jim, step-children and grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings Barb, Henry, Jay, and Al and their families of Irma
and area. Jack MacKay passed away on February 13 at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife Irene, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A service to honour Jack’s life will be held from the Irma School on Saturday, February 22 at 1 pm. There will be a baby shower for Sydney (Fischer) Shwetz on Saturday, February 22 at 10 am at the Alliance Church. The Irma Curling Club hosted a Family Fun Night on Monday evening. Irma Aces opened their playoff series in Stettler with a 3-1 win followed by a 3-0 loss in Irma. The best-of-five series will continue next weekend. Go Aces!
Aces battling Stettler, Sedgewick wrestling with the Rustlers Leslie Cholowsky Editor
In ECSHL action, the Wainwright Rustlers did not get hearts and flowers from the Sedgewick Sabres on Friday, instead leaving with a 5-2 loss. Keaton Holinaty started the scoring for the Sabres, from Clay Lang, then Carter Ortman followed, from Landon Eskra, to take a 2-0 lead. Kyle Sanders made it 3-0, from Dalton Zemanek and Curtis McKinlay. In the second period Zemanek scored, from Lang and Ortman, to
make it 4-0 before Wainwright got their first goal for a 4-1 score heading into the final period. Zemanek scored his second of the night, from Ortman and goaltender Travis Child, to make it 51. A late powerplay goal from the Rustlers make it a 5-2 final. Child got the win in goal for the Sabres; shots were 37-29 Sabres. On Saturday the Irma Aces travelled to Stettler to take on the Imperials, coming away with a 3-1 win. After no goals in the
first period, Bradley Russnak scored the only goal in the second period, from Tristan Hofer and Paden Jonescu, to put the Aces ahead 1-0. Zach Mackay scored unassisted to make it 2-0, before Stettler scored their first. A late empty netter by Tyler Fischer put the final at 3-1 for Irma. Austin Prior got the win in goal for the Aces; shots were 27-24 Stettler. The Sabres travelled to Wainwright for the second game in that series, coming away with an overtime 6-5 loss.
Sedgewick led 3-2 after the first period, with Wainwright tying it up in the second period. As the two teams headed to the final period in a tie, each scored two goals, forcing the overtime. Wainwright scored the final point, tying up the series. Game details were unavailable at press time. On Sunday Stettler was in Irma for game two of that series. Reversing their fortunes of the previous night, this time the Imperials found the goal three times, shutting out the Aces for a 3-0 win.
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Transit Options Continued from Page 11 ceased operating in the West. The company shut down Canadian service completely in 2021. Regional services haven’t taken hold in a broad way since, and what they need is government involvement, Dach said. “Private enterprises have had six or seven years now to find a way to provide bus transportation for that last mile. And they haven't done it because they don't see it as profitable enough or it doesn't satisfy their business needs. So there needs to be public involvement from the Alberta government in helping establish or even subsidizing rural bus transportation on an ongoing basis,” he said. “If someone drives a private car to the train station in Grande Prairie, they might as well do five hours and keep going,” he continued. “So that’s not going to feed into the attractiveness of taking the train.” A better bus system is “given passing attention, but it needs to be talked about now.” Dach said he hopes more consultation follows from what he calls “just an initial starting point.” Rail connections beyond Alberta, for example, need to be explored, with neighbouring provinces and the U.S. “It’s a serious business,” he said. The province’s rail vision so far includes · commuter rail systems in Calgary and Edmonton that connect to their surrounding communities, like Airdrie and Okotoks or Leduc and Spruce Grove · rail systems connecting Calgary and Edmonton’s downtowns to their international airports · a regional line between Calgary and Edmonton, with a transit hub in Red Deer · lines connecting regional centres like Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray to Calgary and Edmonton · regional lines between Calgary and Edmonton and Rocky Mountain parks. To take the survey, go to alberta.ca/passenger-rail-engagement. With 34 questions — all but one of them short answer or multiple choice — it should require under 30 minutes to complete. The government plans to follow up the survey with regional open houses, and aspects of the plan could be reflected in the 2026 budget.
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HOCKEY PROFILES
We’re celebrating Minor Hockey this month by featuring submitted hockey profiles from local minor hockey groups. Above are remaining profiles of the Gas Kings U9 Minor Team from last week. The pages that follow are the Gas Kings U13 team. Thanks to the organizers for submitting these to your local paper.
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