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Annual Burns Night a deep dive into all things Scottish Leslie Cholowsky Editor

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The local Robbie Burns Night, hosted by the Flagstaff Scottish Club, has always featured a Bonnie Knees contest, where a blindfolded judge decides by feel who has the “Bonniest Knees.” This year’s judge was Maddie Obkircher, who hails from Germany, and was just in town for the night. She provided a running commentary on the best knees, choosing Shad House (right) as the winner.

The Flagstaff Scottish Club celebrated Scottish poet Robbie Burns on Saturday, Feb. 1, which was the 17th anniversary of this local event. Burns was born Jan 25, 1759, over two centuries ago, yet he continues to have an impact on modern life, and continues to be celebrated as Scotland’s national poet. Each year Robbie Burns’ nights are held on or close to his birthday to celebrate his wide range of poetry, folk songs, and his unabashed love of life. It’s a night for everyone to pretend they have at least one drop of Scottish blood in them. The Flagstaff Scottish Club members act as the consumate hosts over the course of the evening; welcoming guests new and returning, with entertainment and food worthy of any Scottish gathering. The evening was scattered with performances by the Battle River Pipes and Drums, whose numbers have grown over the last year. The band plays an important role when the piping of the haggis occurs, as this unique fare of Scotland makes its way around the hall, accompanied with pipes and drums. This year a fiery performance of “The Haggis Wi’ All the Honours,” was made by Shawn Donald: “..O what a glorious sight, Warm-reeking rich!” Continued on Page 24

FIRST Dinner and Auction in Lougheed raises big money The very first FIRST dinner and auction in Lougheed was held Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Lougheed Community Hall, a sold-out event that raised funds for FIRST’s yearly programming. See full story Page 9.

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2025 Winter Challenge running from Feb. 24 to March 7 Sometimes we moan and groan about winter, but something we can all remember from our own childhoods is that winter, when you are properly dressed, can be a lot of fun outside. With some snow on the ground, and temperatures returning to reasonable levels just in time for the 2025 Winter Challenge, it might be something to look into sharing with your family. Seven years ago, the Take Me Outside organization, who believes there is value in nature connection and outdoor learning, started the winter challenges. This annual event is meant to encourage educators, learners, and everyone else to get outside to embrace winter’s beauty. The challenge is to spend as much time out-

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Killam Fire Dept. celebrates long-time firefighter Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Earlier in January the Killam Fire Station held their annual gala, where Station Chief Joe Knievel reflected on the past year’s activities for the department. He also recognized Deputy Chief Rick Krys with a 30-year service pin, while firefighter Dan Gillis earned his five-year service pin. Knievel expressed his thanks to members of the Killam station, saying, “Your commitment to our service has helped to keep our community safe and has inspired those around you.” Knievel said one of the year’s most heartwarming stories started on May 13, when the Killam station responded to a concrete truck rollover; “A serious incident involving a trapped driver and fire in the cab.” Knievel says several months later, the department welcome the young driver to the fire hall to meet the crew that assisted him. “This is a reminder of the positive outcomes that can arise from our efforts.” Knievel added, “Sadly, later in the year we responded to another MVB on the same section of road, with a tragic outcome. These incidents remind us of the fragility of life and the importance of our work.” Knievel said Killam Station responded to 64 total calls in 2024, including 18 motor vehicle collisions, 23 alarms, six structure fires, six wildland fires, five medical aid calls, three railroad incidents, two other calls, and one vehicle fire. “Notably, in October our regional service averaged one call per day, highlighting the demand for our serv-

ices during that month.” Knievel said one significant highlight for the Killam station was getting a new wildland truck late in 2024 that has already seen action on two calls. In addition, the Killam station wrangled two livestock trailer rollover incidents in 2024. Knievel said, “This showcases the unique challenges of our region’s agricultural landscape. “For those of you involved in these calls, I’m sure you will agree with me that dealing with a load of pigs would qualify as one of the most aggravating experiences of the last year.” Knievel also mentioned how Killam firefighters, as part of a greater FRESS team, were able to support the Town of Jasper over the summer as wildfires devastated that community. “This demonstrated the strength of collaboration and mutual aid in our efforts.” Knievel added, “All of these efforts, both uplifting and difficult, remind us of the importance of our work and the dedication of our team.” He also gave thanks for the members partners at the Killam station. “We all know that a call out to an incident can, and has, resulted in a shift in family plans, postponing or cancellation of activities and events, and we also know that it is our partners who are tasked with carrying on. “Please know you are appreciated when this happens. “Thank you, too, to our business community - the employers that allow our members to respond to calls during working hours. “This is a notable contribution to our community that comes at a cost, and we appreciate this.”

Killam FRESS Station Chief Joe Knievel (right) presented Deputy Chief Rick Krys with his 30-year service pin at the station’s annual gala in January.

Killam FRESS Station members gathered in January at the Killam Legion hut to celebrate their annual gala, reflecting on the previous year and handing out yearsof-service awards. Back row, from left: Chief Joe Knievel, Michael Jacobson, Tiffany Strayer, Justin Krakowka, Derek Kroetsch, Colten Waddy, Jesse Nickerson, Kyle Bownes, Deputy Chief Rick Krys. Front row: FRESS Regional Fire Chief Derek Homme, Captain Bud James, Captain Troy Zieffle, Stephen Nickerson, Captain Trevor Levitt, and Ken Fleck.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Voters need to remember ever-rising costs when marking a ballot Dear Editor; “Ye shall know them by the fruits of their labour.” That biblical truism must be the standard by which all hopefuls for the leadership of the floundering Liberal Party are measured. Yet, if such be followed, the two leading contenders for the life jackets on that fast-sinking ship, Freeland and Carney, will fail spectacularly. The other four vying for a seat on that boat are nothing more than window dressing and, having raised the required $300,000 Party shakedown entry fee, will do little more than chirp on demand from their assigned spot in the peanut gallery, serving as mere backdrop for the hoofers on stage. Both aforementioned candidates (incidentally, they boast of being best of friends thus are totally politically interchangeable) have been instrumental in guiding the Liberals these past nine years; both have contributed to and overseen the disastrous policies enacted by their patron saint, Justin Trudeau; both have actively

introduced monetary policies which have crippled Canada's investment community and led to its present economic hesitancy and subsequent doldrum. Plus, both are connected at the ideological hip when it comes to the Holy Grail of the nutso environmentalists: the hoax of climate change. That particular piece of political grift has been, and continues to be, a leading source of tax extortion disguised as 'planet salvation'. What rot! What narcissism! What utter arrogance to believe banning plastic straws or mandating electric vehicles will somehow, as they would have it, cool the air, lower the oceans, and prevent ice from melting. As if! Yet each of these contenders worship at that false altar; each will continue to find new ways to steal money from the pocketbook of beleaguered citizens. And, let it be remembered, Freeland as Finance Minister had no qualms about freezing the bank accounts of the Trucker Convoy participants during their Carbon Tax protest.

Nor, apparently, did any other Liberal member when the Emergencies Act was harshly imposed in Trudeau's draconian move to crush such resistance. (and even when the Court later overturned that patently unlawful act, the petty tyrants launched an appeal that is still ongoing.) Remember that little inconvenient fact when your local Liberal sycophant comes 'round weaseling for your support, and money, at election time. There is not a dime's worth of difference between the Liberals and the New Democrats - in either Federal or Provincial realm. Trudeau and Singh prove that fact. Money and power drive both parties. As demonstrated these past years, the electorate is simply a faceless mass to exploit and provide a fabricated form of legitimacy to gaining those goals. That it has worked in the past is no reason for it to continue. Too, Alberta's recent flirtation with the Provincial NDP should serve as glaring reminder that it was a nightmare

now best forgotten. Federal Liberal response to Jasper paints stark picture of their incompetence as well. This time around, prior to voting, citizens should take a good look at their dinner plate, house cost, fuel bill, the taxes deducted from paycheques and remember those ever-rising costs when marking their ballot. Blind loyalty should not trump reality. Political blather does not buy groceries. Too, and not to labour a point, can anyone envision Carney or Freeland going toe-to-toe with the current U.S. President? Hardly. As to the (probably) incoming seat warmers who also are no slouches in the blather department, best hold their feet firmly to the fire before arrogance and complacency poisons their reign as well. To date, Canada has never had a strong leader. Let that be changed. Laurence Pion Killam, Alberta

Canadians, hold on to your flags, this could get rough Oh boy things are a mess right now. The tangerine terror from the south had to walk back his threat to force tariffs on Canada, and Mexico, to the tune of 25 per cent on all goods, and 10 per cent on oil and electricity on Saturday. When our leaders slapped back on retaliatory tariffs, it became clear that if this tariff war gets going, things from the USA are going to be more expensive and that the tariffs will have a big impact on any business relying on sales to the US, including beef. It’s why we had a trade agreement, that HE renegotiated and signed last time he was in office.... The more telling thing about these tariffs is that there’s no factual reason

why these are being imposed on us. That means there’s absolutely nothing we can do about them, because the reason why they exist is a moving target of lies. At best we can hope to continue to delay them. First it was supposedly because of illegal immigrants entering the US from Canada. “Millions and millions,” he spouts. The actual numbers are slightly less, at just over 23,000. (Funny story, in 2023, most of them were going the other way, from the US into Canada.) Then he says it’s due to fentanyl coming across the Canadian border into USA. In 2024, customs agents seized 43 lbs of fentanyl at the Canadian border, while seizing 21,148 at

the Mexico border. But Canadian customs agents also seized 10 lbs of fentanyl coming into Canada from the US, so how does Canada deserve to be treated like we’re mainlining fentanyl into the US? While Canada tries to address the concerns that caused the tariffs, they come up against defending themselves against lies. On Monday Mexico and Canada got a month’s reprieve, but prior to agreeing to day the tariffs, Trump then also claimed that Canada doesn’t support US Agriculture... (The US represents 57 per cent of Canada’s food imports, says the US Government.) Then he switched gears alto-

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BRRRR… I'm sure we can all agree this last week has brought an abundance of cold, wintery snowy, blowy days. I hope you all kept safe and warm. My house was built in 1917, it actually used to be the old switchboard office here in Daysland, and still has the safe, although we don't use it, the lock is too sticky. Anyways, all the windows in the home have been replaced except in my bedroom! Brrrr I'll tell ya it’s chilly this last week. Oh and the shovelling, goodness, I've had about enough, however Daysland streets have been awesomely maintained as well as all the local businesses sidewalks’ cleared quite diligently and promptly. We sure are lucky. With February being such a cold month thus far, it may be a great time to check out some of the children's activities at our local library, with after-

school crafts and sensory activities. The rink probably even feels warm in these temperatures; this last weekend was a pretty busy and intense weekend for the hockey folks, hosting all ages of hockey games as well as family skate

and pond hockey. Daysland Curling Club is also holding their Daysland Mixed Bonspiel at the end of the month, however, I hope it's warmer by then. Stay warm folks! ‘Til next week.

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Despite weather, FIRST Auction another success Ally Anderson Staff Reporter

Lougheed was full of excitement as the 27th Annual FIRST (Flagstaff's Informed Response Sharing Team) Dinner and Auction was held at the community hall on the evening of Saturday, February 1. The event raised close to $40,000 for FIRST operations for the 2025 year. Each year the annual event rotates from town to village throughout Flagstaff County, with the 27th annual auction stationed in Lougheed for its first year. The event featured rows of tables full of different silent auction items, all generously donated by businesses and residents of Flagstaff County. Dinner was served by the Lougheed Ag Society, with roast beef meal and all of the trimmings. This year also included a mocktail lounge, all by donation. Over 80 items were donated for the silent auction and 10 items for the live auction. Auctioneers for the evening were Darrin Holben and Dale Jones. These two kept the crowd entertained and full of laughter with jokes, stories, and witty banter. FIRST board member Allen Dietz was emcee for the night, giving a rundown of FIRST’s goals for the year. He also read a message from BattleriverCrowfoot MP, Damien Kurek, who couldn’t make it that evening. He welcomed Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely to

the stage to greet all of the guests before she had to leave to attend another event. At the end of the night, Holly Bovencamp was brought onto the stage to give a short presentation on the Senior’s Choices program, as well as to express her gratitude to the volunteers and supporters throughout Flagstaff County for their continued efforts to help programs continue to run. Bovencamp was then presented a bouquet from FFCS Executive Director Stacey McLennan, wishing Bovencamp all the best on her upcoming retirement. Upcoming projects and initiatives for 2025 from FIRST are the purchase of an additional Care-A-Van, expansion of Seniors Programming, Community Poverty Simulation, a Fraud and Scam Prevention Presentation by Julie Matthews, Build-A-Skill Youth Program, Mental Wellness Program expansions, a partnership with Flagstaff Adult Learning - Prenatal, Community Education sessions suicide intervention training, Community Wellness presentations, and Youth Wellness /Leadership Training.

Top right: Holly Bovencamp gives an update on the success of the Seniors First program. Bottom right: Auctioneer Dale Jones takes a walk around the auction tables while entertaining the crowd with one of his many hilarious anecdotes and stories. ALLY ANDERSON PHOTOS

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Minor Hockey Report: Gracie Prokopetz gets a six point game 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 (11-2-0) travelled to Cold Lake and defeated Lakeland 7-4 on Saturday. Lakeland had a 2-0 lead after one before the Jets comeback led by Gracie Prokopetz’s 4g 1a 5-point game. Other goal scorers were: Blakely Amundson, Kylie Currier and Julianne Leskow. Assists went to: Isla Wadell (2a), Rumer Pearson, Kyla Geddes, and Rhett Jones. Paicee Jones got the win in goal. On Sunday the Jets beat Lac La Biche 16-5 in the road barn. Gracie Prokopetz led the way with a 6-point game (4g 2a). Also scoring four was Blakely Amundson. Other scorers were: Rhett Jones (2g 1a), Julianne Leskow (2g), Kyla Geddes (1g 1a), Peyton Flynn (1g 1a), Kylie Currier (2a), Isla Waddell (1g), Annika White (1g), Rumer Pearson (1a), and Atley Lakevold (1a). Paicee Jones got the win in goal. Hughenden U13 Female Jets (9-6-1) dropped a 4-3 game in Lloydminster on Saturday. The game was tied at 3-3 after two with Lloyd scoring the only third period goal. Maris Amundson, Shelin Fries and Holly Motley scored for Hughenden. On Sunday the girls beat Saddle Lake 9-2 at Hughenden led by Holly Motley’s four goals. Others connecting were: Callie Prost (2g 1a), Maris Amundson (1g 2a), Nova Scott (1g 1a), and Shelin Fries. Assists went to: Fallyn Sorken (3a), Harper Pearson, Ara Kim, Aubree Poulsen, Reece Cook, and Elouise Armstrong. The win was shared between Sarah Mackie and Elouise Armstrong in goal. Battle River U15 Female Knights (10-5-1) won a 3-2 game in Bonnyville against Lakeland on Saturday. The teams were tied 2-2 in the third when Brittyn Zentner scored the winner. Abby Galletly and Gracie Currier also scored. Assists went to: Dayna Ruzicka

(2a), and Olivia Motley. Grace Dolany got the win in goal. Battle River U18 Female Knights (17-0-2) beat Lloydminster 10-1 on Sunday at Sedgewick Wild Rose Co-op Rec. Centre led by Emma Galletly’s four goal game. Other scorers were: Keeley Sorken (2g 1a), Bria Sayer (1g 2a), Evan Wallace (3a), Mercedeze Wildeman (2g), Caylin Brumwell (2a), Surai Thomson (2a), Emma Tuftin (2a), Brooke Allard (1g), and Ericka Zimmer (1a). Battle River U11 (7-5-3) tied Blackfalds on Satur-

day 1-1, and on Sunday beat Camrose 4-1 on Sunday. Scoring against Blackfalds at Killam Arena was Zayne Paluck with assists going to Jansen Armstrong and Lincoln Dickson. In goal was Hudson Cox. On Sunday at Camrose, Garrett Ruzicka (2g 2a) had a 4-point game. Benjamin Backen also scored twice. Assists went to: Barrett Ness and Wyatt Jackson. Hudson Cox got the win in goal stopping 21 shots for a .955 save percentage game. Battle River U13 (6-6-1) skated to a 3-3 tie at Killam Arena against Thorsby on

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Lougheed Ladies Curling Bonspiel winners

The Lougheed Curling Club recently held their annual Ladies Bonspiel, with three local teams vying for the top spots. From left: Winning the A Event were Callie Piller, Theresa Armstrong, Kaitlyn Sieben, and Justine Matthews. Taking the B Event were Amanda Baumgartner, Jackie Fenton, Chrstine Ruzicka-Drager, Diana Hooper, and Barb Bitzer (not shown). Taking the C Event was the team of Gina Allen, Tyrion Rosiechuk, Rhiannon Beatty, and Roxanne Thengs.

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Hardisty Post office manager plans on retiring soon Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!

Well hello folks. Today is Monday and our poor bodies shiver every time we have to step outside. It is wretchedly cold with these -30 Celsius temperatures. Mother Nature insists on teasing us with above zero temperatures and we get all excited thinking is this a little hint of Spring, is this climate change? No! No! You fools! and then bang, she nails us with absolutely frigid temperatures again and again. If you have to travel, remember to dress extra warm as you get into your vehicle. How many folks have extra clothing, blankets, hats, mitts, boots, etc. in their cars and feel they are safe if they had car trouble? If you are involved in a vehicle or wildlife accident and get thrown out of your vehicle are you going to jump up, run to your car, and now dress warmly? I doubt it. You might be laying in a ditch and are unconscious or badly injured. Frostbite is imminent and God only knows what other injuries. We are so spoilt with automatic car starters. We run out and jump into a nice warm car and you don’t ever think, gee am I appropriately dressed, do you? How many people have a couple of hoodies on, hands in their pockets, a hood up, and running shoes on in the middle of winter? Hmmm, something to think about. The pain of frostbite, with unthawing and the loss of fingers and toes is horrific. Lose a few toes and see how your balance is impacted forever. Cell phones have saved many folks, unless of course you are injured or in an accident in the numerous

‘dead zones’ in our county with no cell service. Be smart folks, take care and be safe. Remember you are worth it. Well, that was all rather depressing so how many of you are already planning how you are going to surprise your special Valentine? With the cost of groceries constantly increasing you might be wondering how you are going to afford a nice home-cooked Valentine meal? I saw a suggestion that you purchase some hamburger and season it up and then press it into the shape of a good-sized heart, then put it in the freezer. On Valentine evening get out the heart-shaped burgers and fry them up. Cook some macaroni and drizzle it with the leftover cheese whiz or shred some cheese that is drying out and sprinkle some tasty spices. Get some frozen peas and a couple of pickles and you have an inviting, colourful dish that didn’t cost a fortune. For dessert you probably have some vanilla ice cream in the fridge that can be decorated inexpensively with those little red Valentine hearts and add a few chocolate chips for extra fun. I don’t know what you might like to drink but even nice cold water with a dash of flavouring in a fancy glass will look appealing, or coffee and tea. Valentine dessert kisses and snuggles are free. It is often the company and the atmosphere that make a Valentine evening a success, right? Enjoy! I was chatting with our wonderful post office manager, Cathy C. She informed me that she will be retiring from the Post office after many years of faithful service. She truly enjoyed her position and all the loving patrons that she interacted with on a daily basis.

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We will miss her good brain, her problem-solving skills, her kind personality, and how she was always willing to help with any issues. She was our mother hen and we are so sad she is leaving. She leaves an impeccably trained staff that we also enjoy interacting with. I dread the day that they might start closing post offices. They are the centre of our rural communities. A place to have social interactions, a wee chat, and check the bulletin board for upcoming events and maybe gather a bit of interesting gossip too, haha. So Cathy, best wishes on a well deserved retirement. Enjoy more time with your man and your family and grandchildren. You will be missed! Folks, remember to come and greet our new librarian at the Hardisty library. Introduce yourself to Heidi D., who will be pleased to assist you with your library needs. On these cold days remember that our library has an ongoing puzzle table that intrigues numerous folks. It is fun to join a friend, have a visit, and use your brain on a challenging puzzle and be warm. Interesting comments...”If you learn from mistakes why am I not a genius?” “Family life is not a computer program that runs on

its own; it needs a continual input from everyone.” Credits to Carol

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HOM of Well Being Wellness Centre in Daysland, is growing and we're searching for a Finance and Operations Manager. Are you a team player that can wear many hats, navigate a busy calendar, and keep our filing, IT and financial systems in tip-top shape? If you've got a knack for preparing and monitoring financial reports, creating impressive presentations, and coordinating meetings, events and logistics, we'd love to hear from you. We're after someone who can manage multiple tasks, work both independently and as a close-knit team member, handle our diverse client base with the utmost care, and problem solve on the fly. Experience with insurance direct billing, Xero accounting and Noterro booking software, and the EOS business management model would also be great assets. Does the idea of working in a nurturing and growth-oriented wellness environment excite you? Are you a stellar communicator, impeccably detail-oriented, entrepreneurial-minded, and committed to creating positive experiences that impact clients, coworkers and community? If you nodded along to all of that, you might just be our perfect fit. For more details about the role, check out our website at www.HOMofWellBeing.com. (Position will remain open until our ideal candidate is found. Part-time position with the opportunity to expand hours.) If you think you're the one, send us your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're the best fit for the role. Send it over to: HOM of Well Being RE: Finance and Operations Manager 5034 – 50 Street Box 579 Daysland, AB T0B1A0 makeithappen@telus.net We look forward to hearing from you!

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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.

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Provost bumps Sabres out of first-place by single point Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Forestburg Flyers were in Castor on Friday, where they played the Coronation Royals. Full game stats were not available at press time this week, but the recorded score was 8-6 for the Royals. Irma faced off against Provost on Friday night, with the Combines coming away with a 7-3 win and two points. Saturday saw the Aces host the Stettler Imperials, with the Imperials taking home a 6-2 win. Also on Saturday, Hughenden hosted the Provost Combines, who also left with a 6-2 win to earn four points over weekend play. As the first-place Sedgewick Sabres had a weekend off, the Combines’ four points put them atop the league with 27 points. Other weekend play left Sedgewick, Stettler, and Oyen tied for second place at 26 points each, and Sedgewick with a game in hand.

With the season drawing to an end this coming weekend, Sedgewick will have two games to try and gain first place back, and the top four teams all jockeying for the best finish. The Provost Combines will play their final game against the last-place Coronation Royals on Friday, Feb. 7. Also Friday the Sabres will travel to Wainwright to take on the Rustlers, while the Forestburg Flyers will host the Oyen Eagles. On Saturday, the Irma Aces will face the Rustlers, the Flyers will head to Delburne to take on the Outlaws, and the Sabres will host the Hughenden Jets. With the top three tied and three teams just a single point away from first place, this weekend’s games are very important. The league’s regular season will end this weekend, and only the top eight teams will make the playoffs. At present the standings are: Provost Combines 17 games, 27 points; Sedgewick Sabres 16 games, 26 points, Stettler Imperials 17 games,

26 points, Oyen Eagles 17 games 26 points, Hughenden Jets, 17 games 18 points, Irma Aces 17 games, 14 points, Wainwright Rustlers 16 games 13 points, Delburne Outlaws, 17 games 10 points, Forestburg Flyers 16 games 10 points, and Coronation Royals 16

games, five points. With two wins this weekend, Forestburg could tie Delburne for eighth place. Sedgewick could gain four points, as they also play two games this weekend, as do the Rustlers and Royals.

As of February 10, 2025, the Westland Insurance Group Ltd. branch located at 5013 50 St, Daysland, AB TOB 1A0 will be moving. Please visit us at our new Westland Insurance branch location which includes a registry office to help serve you better: 4909 50 St, Forestburg, AB TOB INO

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Returning from Belize to Alliance a temperature shock Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com

I enjoyed a great week in Belize with daughters Dixie and Deb, son-inlaw Aaron, and niece Maryann Schneider and husband Brent. We left 31 degrees to come home to minus 27. Brrrrr. Upon arrival, we rented a car at the airport and drove almost two hours west from Belize City to San Ignacio, close to the Guatamala border. We have an apartment booked at Pancho Villa.

We are right downtown San Ignacio at Venus Hotel. Saturday market is one block away Walked a few blocks to the chocolate factory and rum tasting. Restaurants are right across the street and behind, too. Sunday we went on a river tour on a pontoon raft on McCauley River between power dams. The dams were built by Fortis of Canada. Monday was a Driving Day, looking for Amish at Barton Creek. We took a wrong turn and toured Spanish Lookout, a prosperous farming area then went east of the highway up a narrow back road,

following wagon tracks and horse droppings to find some Russian Mennonites who knew of Aaron's cousins. We were off to the zoo in the afternoon. On Tuesday, Dixie, Deb, Maryann, and I went on a cave-tubing trip with Goldburn as our guide. He went to school two years to qualify! He knew his history, botany and geology. His grandmother was Mayan. He dug out a lion worm, fed us wild begonia, and explained Mayan ritual and pottery. On Wednesday we went to the Midas hotel pool for most of the day

first we had breakfast at D-burger behind our Venus Hotel. Maryann bought a KitKat cake to be delivered to Burnz for Dixie’s birthday dinner. She also had a birthday hat for Dixie to wear all day. The waitresses put up the banner that we brought and added balloons. It was a great party. Cake was shared with other tables, Rueban, the tour sales guy, and the waitresses I hooked up a Zoom call to join the WI Live and Learn session on crow hooking. On Thursday morning we headed out early to go

on the water taxi to Caye Caulker. I had a text from Carol Rushton when we got back from lunch at the Happy Lobster, touring in the golf cart and snorkeling at the Split and feeding the sting rays. Carol recommended feeding the tarpons which we did Friday morning. We took the water taxi back to Belize City, had lunch at the terminal then took the car to the airport and headed home. Big news about a little one! Elsie Diane Dammann arrived Feb. 1, a healthy seven pounds, four ounces. I have a new

great-granddaughter. Dan and Loerne are firsttime grandparents. It was so cold on Sunday that the church service was canceled. The Wednesday Live and Learn session on Zoom was crow hooking. All the supplies are included but they hadn't arrived before I left so we had to ask Brijess to notify Riitta Johnson when it came in. It came so Karin McCracken, Riitta Johnson, Donna Chalifoux, and Teresa Corbell gathered at Odette’s house to learn a new craft and I was online in Belize. An acrylic painting is upcoming.

February set to be a busy month for Sedgewick families Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

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It was a busy weekend for Lougheed hosting the FIRST supper and auction. It was a sold-out supper. FIRST is a fantastic organization supporting many causes in Flagstaff County, for example the Gibson's Place Youth Centre, a rural Mental Wellness Program, Carea-van, Nav Care, and Senior’s Choice are just to name a few! Thanks to everyone supporting this important event!

It was also the weekend for the 10th Annual Bergie Tournament held at the Sedgewick Wild Rose Recreation Centre. Thanks to everyone who came out to cheer on the teams. The Sedgewick Senior Centre is hosting an open cribbage tournament this week. Everyone is welcome. The Sedgewick Public Library is hosting another PD day activity in Partnership with The Open Doors Fun4Wellness this February. The Flagstaff Early Childhood and Youth Coalition is gearing up for the 5th Annual Construct and Play. It goes

from community to community and this year's event will be hosted in Sedgewick. It's an event that invites all dads, grandpas, uncles, or other male role models to come out and enjoy a fun afternoon with their kids. Registration is required. The Hardisty K-Club announced the dates for their 2025 women's retreat hosted at Hardisty Lake United Church Camp, to be held at the end of May. And while I'm on the topic of Hardisty, allow me to borrow one more piece of exciting news. The old Vista Theatre on main street is under new

ownership and they have been renovating since September 2023. They finally announced a grand opening date coming this spring. This old theatre turned music venue will open its doors to the public. Now called

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Robbie Burns night a celebration of all things Scottish Continued from Front

After a grand toast to the haggis, supper was rolled out, featuring traditional Scottish fare, from the chappit tatties, the roastit stirk, and of course the perennial favourite, sticky toffee pudding. For those more interested in the liquid offerings, there was a Scotch-only bar featuring a GlenLivet Caribbean Reserve, Lochlea our Barley - Highland, Ledaig 10-year - Islay, and Monkey Shoulder Blend. A short program after the meal included traditional toasts, with Todd Baumgartner giving the toast Tae the Lassies, and Faye Cowan the toast ‘Tae the Laddies. An outstanding performance of highland dance featured Katjana Bruinsma, two-time Canadian champion, and 1st runner up to world champion, and Annika Bruinsma, Champion dancer, qualified for Team Alberta and ranked in the top six in Canada. They performed a number of dances, together and individually. More toasts followed, this time to the Baird Robbie Burns himself, from Will Voth, and then a poetry reading by Adrian Zinck. A special vocal performance by Nansee Hughes rounded off the program. This year the traditional Bonnie Knees contest came earlier in the evening, where every gentleman wearing a kilt, and some lassies, were invited to participate. A volunteer, who this year was Luisa Madita Obkircher, or Maddie, as she likes to

be called, a visitor from Germany, is blindfolded. She then is led to each pair of knees, where she compares them. Maddie gave a running commentary on each pair that had the audience in stitches, and on her third pass, eliminated all but three contestants. After one more hilarious pass, she declared Shad House the winner.. After she chose House, each received prizes. A very entertaining drums-only performance by the BR Pipes and Drums team followed, before the evening’s Ceilidh started with Fraid Knot performing. The Flagstaff Scottish Club had various wares on display and for sale, and there was also a table featuring all the tartans of Scotland, where visitors might find their own ancestor’s plaid. There’s something extremely special about this event that draws visitors to return again and again, and invites first-timers to immerse themselves in Scottish custom and culture. Funds raised from this event go to the Flagstaff Scottish Club and the Battle River Pipes and Drums, who put on a number of events over the year, the next being scheduled for April 5 in Lougheed, called ‘Tartans and Tunes’ celebrating Tartan Day. The group will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Camrose at the Legion, and have already picked a date for the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival: Aug. 23. Watch for the Battle River Pipes and Drums at all local summer parades, and Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Battle River Pipes and Drums Pipe Sergeant Doug Brown and Flagstaff Scottish Club Chieftan David Samm ham it up a little.

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Katjana Bruinsma. (purple), two-time Canadian champion, and 1st runner up to world champion, and Annika Bruinsma, (blue) Champion dancer, qualified for Team Alberta and ranked in the top six in Canada, performed a few highland dance numbers on Saturday at the Robbie Burns night in Killam.

Flagstaff Scottish Club co-founder Ian Malcolm hand delivers a portion of Haggis to a table. Every table had a member of the club deliver them a portion of the Scottish delicacy as a pre-supper treat.

Battle River Pipes and Drums Drum Sergeant Hobie Campbell competed in the Bonnie Knees contest, alongside fellow contestants David Muirhead and band member Mike Fawcett. Judge Maddie must have hit a ticklish spot as she was led down the line by Karen Robinson while Emcee Dan Fee held the mic as she provided a running commentary on her judging criteria.

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Killam Wheat Kings introduce new assistant coach Carson Welke Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Killam Jr. B Wheat Kings only had a single game over the weekend; on Sunday, Feb. 2, they hosted the Cold Lake Ice for a mid-afternoon game. The Wheat Kings came away with a big 7-3 win over the Ice. The Wheat Kings dominated the first period, where Chase Rombough opened the scoring, from Cade Schatschneider, early in the first. Carter Hogman made it 2-0 for Killam, from Evan Golby and Brady Parchoma. Kyler Bergseth scored Killam’s third goal, unassisted, then Parchoma scored from Hogman and Carson Leroux on a powerplay to put Killam up 40. Jordan Gagnon scored, unassisted, to make it 5-1, when the Ice scored their first on a power play minutes later to make it 5-1.

Aidan Borgel scored on the power play moments later, from Keegan McArthur and Gagnon, to make it 6-1 heading into the second period. Cold Lake scored late in the period to make it 6-2, then Bergseth scored his second of the night, from Gagnon and Leroux, to make it 7-2 Killam head-

ing into the final period. Cold Lake scored late in the third on a power play to make it a 7-3 final for the Wheat Kings. Shots were 38-36 Killam; Ryan Stepanick got the win in net for the Wheat Kings. Killam has welcomed a new assistant coach, Carson Welke from Camrose

has joined the coaching team. Welke played AA hockey with the Yorkton Terriers, AAA with the Yorkton U18 Harvest, spent two years in the SJHL before moving to the Camrose Kodiaks in 2017 for three years in the

AJHL. He played two years with SAIT in the ACAC league, then a season with the Langenburg Warriors in the SaskEHL before playing with the Bruins this year. Fun fact, Carson has a

twin brother McKenzie who played with the same teams as Carson throughout their hockey career, spending a couple of extra years with SAIT, and playing 10 games with the Rostock Piranhas of Germany3.

The Killam Wheat Kings have a new assistant coach, Carson Welke.

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Living Room hosting Night FEATURED PROPERTIES TOWN OF LAMONT in Paris on Valentine’s Day Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Brave Girls is an all-girl bible study group started in Killam by Tanny Kellert in early 2023. While the group is hosted by the Pentecostal Church, it’s open for any girl aged 13 and up, from any denomination. The group continued to thrive after Kellerts moved from the area, and current co-leader Tara Waldner says the group is thriving. They meet each Tuesday throughout the fall and winter, with a break over the summer months. Waldner says the range of activities the girls have experienced is quite diverse. There have been field trips, the group has hosted guest speakers, including testimonies from missionaries working in the far north, and also from a man born in China where his parents were missionaries at the time of his birth. “They also have done various crafts with guest artists and teachers.” There’s also a relatively new boys’ club, called the Lions Den, which the girls have done some activities with, and who they’ve done fundraising for. The Brave girls planned a ‘Mantracker” event with the boys a while back, which the girls won, and even took part in a ‘snow-boat’ race against the boys, where they also won the grand prize of a golden snowball. The ‘snow-boat’ is a converted boat on sleigh runners built by the boys club. Waldner says that she and a few of the girls even got to tour the Operation Christmas Child centre, where they were put to work preparing shoeboxes for children overseas. Walder says, “A pie auction in their first year raised enough money for the girls to attend a camp at Circle Square Ranch that was free for them, and even subsidizes fees for other campers.” She says the girls also hosted a ‘Cheesy Spaghetti supper’ fundraiser at the Pentecostal Chuch, in place of a normal pot-luck supper. “They decorated the church basement like an ‘80s Italian Restaurant, and raised over $1,400, which they donated to the new boys club.” Waldner says the club’s mission is to not only bless the girls, but also to teach them and guide them to be a blessing, to serve their church and their community. To that end, the girls have decided to throw a fundraising event to help The Living Room. They have planned an evening for Valentine’s Day that they are calling “A Night in Paris.” They are working with The Living Room committee, hoping to raise funds to help with some capital improvements and

maintenance to the building. “We have the theatre that’s used by the community, and of course that means it needs upkeep, maintenance, and improvement.” Waldner worked in the restaurant industry for a number of years, and while working with Kellert, discovered she also has a passion for event planning. She says that having the girls hold fundraisers like the upcoming event, plays perfectly into her expertise, and when the club learned there was a need for fundraising, it all came together. “The girls are doing active fundraising and showing their love of Jesus and are drawing the community together. The are enjoying one another’s company and working together.” She says the upcoming event will feature an unforgettable experience, culminating in a classic movie. The entire evening is designed to truly be an immersive experience of an evening in Paris. Volunteers have come together and created props and scenery that will allow visitors to be greeted at the door with the girls as usherettes, complete with old-fashioned trays, where movie-goers will be led to their seats in style. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. and is ‘How to Steal a Million,’ starring Audrey Hepburn and Peter O’Toole, set in Paris, of course. There will be an intermission, where patrons will be invited to leave their seats and experience any of three ‘Paris store fonts,’ which will include ‘les bon-bons,’ a candy store, a ‘fromagerie plus,’ featuring charcuterie-style nibbles, along with a café featuring hot and cold drinks, including, of course, café au lait. Also during intermission there will be live music from a group of local musicians ‘les voleurs’ who have been hard at work learning some French jazz-style tunes. There will also be a photo booth to preserve the memories of the evening. The movie will continue after the intermission break. “I think it will give people a lot of bang for their buck,” says Waldner, who hopes that it will be a fun experience for all. “It’s definitely family friendly, for pre-teens, teens, and adults. It’s not limited to just couples, but open to families looking to enjoy an evening out with one another.She says in all, expect the evening to last until around 9:30 p.m. Note: most of this article appeared in last week’s edition of The Community Press. However, due to a last minute ad booking, the continued was accidentally removed from the paper. We are re-running it here in its entirety.

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