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for Viking Royal Purple Patricia Harcourt Editor

Viking Royal Purple Association Lodge #122 celebrated its 75th anniversary with a luncheon and program at the Seniors Centre. The organization’s legacy of service to the community brought together members from over the years and also the public to help mark the special day on Tuesday, January 28. Royal Purple President Jamie Hodgins welcomed everyone and introduced the head table dignitaries. They included RP member Elehda Sevcik, County Councillor Dale Pederson, Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely, President Jamie Hodgins, Viking Mayor Jamie Buttner, and RP Class E (Honourary members) Gurene Hammer, Joan Fountain and Doris Arnett. Also in the crowd were members of Royal Purple lodges from Wainwright, Edgerton and Camrose. RP member Elehda Sevcik offered Grace before the luncheon, which then proceeded. The program began with greetings from the head table guests. Past President Dawn Hodgins provided a historical list of members who served over the years, including the most recent new members, paying tribute to many who gave to their community. Jeanne Congdon provided a history of the Viking Royal Purple #122 Lodge of Canada, its charter dated January 27, 1950 in partnership with the Viking Elks. The RP and Elks eventually separated and Royal Purple became a society with a new charter in place. “Many remained in this group for the rest of their lives,” said Congdon, listing the names of these founding members and noting: “These ladies have all passed away as 1950 Charter members. And 36

The celebration of Viking Royal Purple’s 75th year was held on Tuesday, January 28, at the Viking Seniors Centre. Cutting the anniversary cake at the event were President Jamie Hodgins and three Honourary lodge members Gurene Hammer, Joan Fountain, and Doris Arnett. PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS more have passed who served many years.” She added: “Today, there are 17 members who work to give to children’s causes,” totalling three quarters of a million dollars raised for these causes. “That is a lot of money going back into the community,” she said. Over the years there were fundraisers like former Monday Night Bingo in the past, with the latest being the Hot Wing Eating Contest added just last year. “Our wish is to continue helping the children,” Congdon said. Tributes were also given to three departed members for their special contributions. A tribute was made to Marj Hanson as the longest serving charter member of the local Royal Purple. Creeann Anderson told of Hanson’s over 70 years of dedicated volunteering. Hanson was a nurse and teacher when she came to live in the Viking area. “Marj was the last Charter member of this lodge,” noted Anderson, adding Hanson loved the traditions that went along with the lodge and was “a strict Royal Purple (member).” Doreen Willey offered a tribute to the late Vivian

Gares. Gares, who served on the Royal Purple’s national executive, was well known for starting the Royal Purple’s Monday Night Bingo fundraiser along with fellow member Myrtle Ronaghan. As the service organization called her its busiest member, Ronaghan ’s tribute was given by Christine Boadway. “She was hard to turn down,” said Boadway of Myrtle, who spent much of her time organizing and recruiting helpers to her many causes and activities. “She was a true Royal Purple volunteer.” Then President Jamie Hodgins gave a tribute to Past President Dawn Hodgins: “We give credit to her for Royal Purple getting to 75 years,” she said, noting Dawn “rarely missed a meeting and held many executive positions throughout the past 35 years.” Mayor Buttner added words of praise, stating: “It takes an army to raise and keep a community going,” offering his thanks on behalf of the Town of Viking for the organization’s service for so many years. MLA Lovely also thanked the Royal Purple and presented a scroll containing a list of all the members. She also presented an official document from Continued on Page 4

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Viking U9 players play with heart at host tournament Patricia Harcourt Editor

The Viking Gas Kings U9 teams Major and Minor - played their hearts out on Saturday, February 1 as the two teams hosted their tournament at the Viking Carena Complex. Despite frigid temperatures outside, inside the rink it was warm and full of the sounds of kids playing their favourite winter sport. The teams braved the weather to come from around the region for the tournament. Teams included Viking Gas Kings Minor, Elk Island Wild U9B, Vegreville Minor 2 Wranglers, St. Paul Canadiens U9-2, Viking Gas Kings Major, Camrose Vikings Black, Mannville Hawks, and Marwayne-Dewberry Renegades. The games were played on the north and south ice in the rink and lasted 60 minutes each. MVP ad Heart & Hustle Awards were given out at the end of each exciting game, with Medal ceremonies taking place at the end of a team’s final game. Adding to the fun was a puck toss display and appearances by Vern the

Viking mascot. Each team was able to get a photo with the new mascot of the Viking Minor Hockey organization. Family and friends came out to support their favourite teams and players making for a fun event with players excelling on the ice. The following Viking players were presented with Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Heart and Hustle (H&H) medals: Viking Gas Kings Major Team: Game 1 MVP: Jaime-Lynn Crocker H&H: Nate Doucette Game 2 MVP: Bo Hafso H&H: Brantley Tkaczyk Game 3 MVP: Hayes Hafso H&H: Bentley Arndt Viking Gas Kings Minor Team: Game 1 (Cancelled) Game 2 MVP: Ivy Lingley H&H: Ellie Ritchie Game 3 MVP: Jayden Hudson H&H: Kealey Dufault

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Royal Purple Continued from Front the Alberta Legislative Assembly marking the lodge’s anniversary. “The Viking Lodge has been around longer than Beaver County,” said County Councillor Pederson (Division 5). And he noted that “service clubs take a load off the community,” with their volunteerism efforts. “Thanks on behalf of Beaver County.” And Esther Smith, past president of Alberta Royal Purple, added: “Wow, 75 years…Please give yourselves a pat on the back and congratulate yourself,” President Hodgins was then presented

a plaque of commemoration. “Thanks for coming out and supporting Royal Purple,” said President Hodgins, listing the town, the members who presented lodge information and other help, and the Junior High Basketball team for helping to set up the centre for the occasion. Donations were to be taken to the local food bank. The program highlight was the cake cutting ceremony which followed with President Hodgins and the three Honourary Lodge members - Joan Fountain, Doris Arnett and Gurene Hammer - cutting the anniversary cake together. The hope was expressed that Royal Purple would extend its lodge and volunteerism many more years into the future.

Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely provides greetings and congratulations to the Royal Purple’s anniversary luncheon in Viking.

Royal Purple members of the Viking branch pose for a group photo at the lodge’s 75th celebration Jan. 28.

Royal Purple member Jeanne Congdon presents a history of the Viking organization.

Viking Royal Purple President Jamie Hodgins (right) receives an anniversary tribute from Esther Smith, past president of the Alberta Royal Purple, on behalf of the provincial organization.

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Report from MLA Lovely: Marking Black History Month Every February, Black History Month honours the remarkable impact of Black Albertans in shaping our province’s cultural, social, and economic success. Alberta’s government is proud to recognize and celebrate these contributions, reinforcing our commitment to diversity and inclusion. On February 3, MLA Jackie Lovely represented the Alberta government at the 40th anniversary in Edmonton at the opening ceremony of Black History Month 2025. "I recently learned about the Honourable Jene Augustine, the first black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, who introduced the motion to officially recognize Black History Month in Canada in 1995. Her leadership paved the way for greater recognition of Black History and contributions across the country. Another key fact is that Alberta officially recognized Black History Month in 2017, reflecting our provinces commitment to celebrating diversity and cultural awareness. Learning about these milestones, reinforces the importance of continuing to acknowledge and share the stories of Black Albertans who have

shaped our provinces past and future." MLA Lovely presented a proclamation on behalf of Premier Danielle Smith to the organizers along with recognition from the Camrose Constituency.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Quiet Kindness Dear Editor; In 1940 - 1941 our father was 23 - 24 years old. He was a first generation Canadian of Norwegian immigrant parents. He was one of 10 children born on the family homestead in south eastern Alberta. Dad's dream was to join the Canadian Air Force at the beginning of WWII. He signed up. Three of his brothers were accepted into the armed forces. Dad was turned down. One of the brothers had to stay on the farm to grow crops and raise livestock. Sometime in the late fall he came upon a group of African Americans who had broken down and were stranded. These folks were on their way from Oklahoma to Amber Valley, Alberta. Because winter was coming on Dad situated them in a vacated farmhouse known as the Cleverton Place. This abandoned farmstead was two miles south of his family farm. Dad brought them wood, coal, coal oil and food. Throughout the winter he drove his Percheron team and hayrack sleigh over to the Cleverton Place to check on the wellbeing of those stranded guests. He continued to provide root cellar vegetables as well as milk and butter.

Dad enjoyed visiting. They shared stories and played music and games. They became good friends. When spring arrived Dad borrowed a single axle cattle liner. All possessions were loaded up and they set out from north of Viking to Amber Valley. Who knows how long the trip took? There were no bridges across the North Saskatchewan River so ferries were taken. And, probably corduroy roads across muskeg along the way. They successfully reached their destination. Dad deposited his charges at Amber Valley then returned to his quiet life near Viking. My brother and I have never encountered anyone in the community who can corroborate this story.* Did Dad ever tell anyone? He would not want any harm to befall his new friends. At that time the road past the Cleverton Place was just a road a road allowance, therefore there was little or no traffic in the winter months. After Dad made his delivery to Amber Valley he devoutly followed their famous baseball teams. Whether from newspapers or radio broadcasts. I learned this story in my 16th summer when Dad

and I tore down the old homestead house that my Grandfather built in 1906. We had moved a half mile north on the same quarter to be closer to the power and natural gas. Cows had managed to enter the old house and a heifer fell into the dirt cellar. We managed to safely rescue her using the front end loader and some inventive straps and lariats. I wish I'd been more mature to flesh out more details of this most interesting story at that time! Viking, Alberta Name Withheld by request Identity verified by The Weekly Review February is Black History Month in North America. It highlights the many achievements of influential figures, as well as the cultural, social, and political impact of Black communities. The month serves as an opportunity to learn about and reflect on the important role of Black individuals in shaping the nation's history and progress. Learn more about Amber Valley at this link: https://tinyurl.com/amber-valley ; and more about Amber Valley’s baseball team at https://tinyurl.com/ambervalleybaseball .

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Hockey Alberta making big changes to residency restrictions next season Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter On Friday, Jan. 31, Hockey Alberta announced changes coming to its residency restrictions for minor hockey associations throughout the province. Hockey Alberta Sr. Manager, Membership, Drew Dixon, explained the process by which the decision was made. “Through December, Hockey Alberta solicited feedback through online surveys as well as hosted two town halls to continue gathering feedback, information, and identify challenges. “In January we hosted two additional focus groups, represented by Minor Hockey Associations (MHA) presidents and registrars, not only looking to gather more feedback and the individual impact it may have on their associations, but to identify the

supports and resources needed to best prepare for the upcoming season. “In alignment with our commitment to have the changes confirmed by Jan. 31, member MHAs have also been provided with additional resources: registration information and templates that can support the messaging to their members players and families.” Hockey Alberta chose the end of January for its decision to ensure the provinces MHAs had the time to understand the changes and amend their registration processes accordingly, if needed. Dixon said, “There’s still work to do, and we ask our Alberta families to give time and patience to our MHAs as they determine what changes are required for the upcoming season.” Dixon says when families go to register for the first time they will now have the choice to register

with the minor hockey association of their choice. “It was important for us to remove residency based restrictions in order to provide that choice for family that is in alignment with their needs, but also allow our MHAs to thrive in a competitive sport environment.” For returning players that are already registered this season with an MHA, the player movement process will be to obtain permission from the player’s last registered MHA. “That’s typically what takes place right now.” Dixon said if players and families are seeking opportunities to register in a new association and that release process is not taking place; if families are not able to obtain that written permission, they will also have the ability to utilize the Hockey Alberta player movement review process. “Any association that’s

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Irma 4-H hosted their club speaking competitions on Friday. First place finishes mean that the speaker goes on to district levels. The winners were Calder Oracheski (junior speech),

Payton Stuart (junior presentation), Sydney Paterson (intermediate speech), Emerson, Tavya, and Laney Fenton (intermediate presentation), Kherington Paterson (senior speech), and Cole, Emmit and Bobbi Fleming (senior presentation). Good luck as you move on! Irma 4-H will also be hosting their annual Valentine’s Supper on February 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Irma School. There will also be silent auction items and raffle prizes. Tickets are available from 4-H members or at the door.

Irma school students enjoyed fun activities and costumes to celebrate Literacy Day. This was followed by a long weekend as teachers took part in professional development activities. The second semester began on Monday. Buses did not run due to cold temperatures. Ron Prior spent time in hospital recovering from a fall. Jack MacKay is currently in hospital in Wainwright. Michael and Debby Soucy spent the weekend in Vancouver with Carson’s family.

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reviewing which players they will accept as part of their registration will certainly be able to set up limits or criteria that will guide them in that decision.” Dixon says Hockey Alberta encourages the province’s MHAs to identify a process and policy to guide them in that decision. “We’ve provided a checklist with questions and criteria to help through that process.” He also said that MHAs who currently utilize physical boundaries will still have the ability to set up those boundaries as they see fit, to help manage registration numbers. “Obviously we’ve got a number of small communities throughout the Province, from very small to very large, and I think the impact on the small ones is going to be dependent on many different criteria. “Certainly those that are willing to adapt and look at the current environment have an opportunity to thrive and succeed. They certainly have access to potentially more desireable ice times, more access to ice and development opportunities for their players, and they

tered MHA they can certainly access the elite player movement, as they have in previous years.” Dixon says the changes are going to be implemented for the 2025-26 season. “But any of the rostering affiliation that’s currently in place for the 2024-25 season will be based on current regulations. So what that means is any players that have accessed the player movement process this season will be returned home to what was traditionally their home association and have an opportunity for a fresh start in the 2025-26 season.” Dixon says Hockey Alberta is making arrangements to educate and share that type of information both with families and minor hockey associations to ensure a smooth transition to the 2025026 season.

may be able to provide programming at a cheaper rate. All those things are something that may attract families to those small communities. “For those that maybe aren’t willing or able to adapt, they could see a negative impact. Hopefully we have the ability to support and work with those communities to minimize the impact or the negative impact of those smaller communities.” Dixon also said that the Double A and Triple A draw zones’ recruitment areas will still be in effect. “The only change is that the tryout to those will be based on a player’s last registered MHA as opposed to their residency. If a player wishes to try and access an association or draw zone or recruitment area team not based on their last regis-

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MINOR HOCKEY REPORT Nine point weekend for Zachary Oracheski 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.) Irma U11 Female Aces (10-1-0) were scheduled to play at Vermilion on Sunday but no score was posted at deadline. Irma/Wainwright Female U13 (123-1) won a 6-1 game at Lloydminster on Sunday. Scoring for I/W were; Payson Dance (2g), Hailey Allen (1g 1a), Reese Clark, Eldlynn Newton, and Tayva Fenton. Abigail Rajotte picked up an assist, and Kenzie Byrne got the win in goal stopping 33 of 34 for a .971 save percentage game. On Sunday the girls dropped a 4-3 game against Vegreville. Scoring for I/W were; Payson Dance (1g 1a), Eldlynn

Newton, and Hailey Allen. Assists went to; Reese Clark and Raquel Parsons. Irma U15 Female Aces (14-2-1) skated to a 2-2 tie with Lakeland on Sunday. Scoring were; Emory Holt (1g 1a), Quinn Dance (1g), Noah Soriao (1a), and Wren MacKay (1a). Ella Rehman made 37 stops in goal for a .949 save percentage game. Irma U18 Female Aces (8-8-1) were scheduled to play Saddle Lake on Saturday but no score was posted at deadline, Monday. Irma U11 Aces (16-4-2) dropped a home game on Friday 6-3 against Vermilion. Scoring were; Bentley Lawson, William Newton and Sawyer Newton. Grady Parsons picked up an assist. On Saturday, Aces hosted and beat Marwayne Dewberry 12-5. Grady Parsons (3g 1a) and Seth Olsen both got hat tricks, while Anson Banks (4g 2a) had a 6-point game. Other scorers were; Logan Newton

(2g 1a), Kaysen Soucy (2a), and William Newton (2a). Rylan Hryhirchuk got the win in goal. Irma/Mannville (7-9-2) beat Elk Point on Friday 11-10, then dropped a 3-2 game at Lloydminster on Sunday. Scoring over the weekend were; Nashtyn Pulyk (5g 2a), Parker Anderson (3g 2a), Jeremiah Beer (2g 3a), Jace Christensen (1g 1a), Abel Whitten (1g), Jacob Nafziger (1g), Jayden Meeuws (1a), Ethan Verreth (1a), and Anson Banks (1a). Conall Rue got the win in goal on Friday. Viking U13 Gas Kings (6-15-3) dropped a 10-1 game at the Carena on Friday against Westlock; and then lost by the same score on Sunday against CNN. Scoring for Viking were; Peyton Bird (1g), Trinity Morken (1a), and Kaelen Hakes (1g). Irma U15 Aces (16-3-0) dropped a 53 game on Friday at Vermilion. Scoring were; Colten Lawson (1g 1a), Hudson Clark (1g), Emerson

Gryschuk (1g), and Huxley Oracheski (1a). On Sunday, Irma hit the road and won an 8-4 game at Lac La Biche led by Owen Bethge’s hat trick (3g 1a). Other scorers were; Laytyn PUlyk (1g 3a), Colten Lawson (2g 1a), Thomas Gilbert (3a), Emerson Gryschuk (2g), Atley Mackay (1a), and Kiefer McLaughlin (1a). Hayden Smith got the win in goal. Mannville/Irma U18 (18-3-0) won Friday at Lloydminster 8-3 and Saturday 14-4 at Irma Arena. Scoring on the weekend were; Zachary Oracheski (4g 5a), Cordell Prior (1g 4a), Jarrett Poliakiwski (4g 2a), Lincoln Baker (1g 5a), Riley Gulbraa (2g 1a), Hunter Boe (4g), Dominic Whidden (1g), Blake Fuder (3g 1a), Trace Fuder (1a), Evan Allen (1g), Trace Hinton (1a), Madhav Bagga (2a) and Rilan Broadhead (1g 1a). Dawson Bethge and Carter Reynolds got the wins in goal.

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Report: Rural Albertans with disabilities wait years for supports Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Families of children with disabilities are waiting years to get needed supports in Alberta, and thousands say the provincial program is now “inadequate and unresponsive,” a report finds. A report from non-profit advocacy organization Inclusion Alberta finds families face a three year wait to access the full range of services after applying to the Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program. Half of the families surveyed said delays and barriers within FSCD led to missed developmental opportunities, and 10 per cent said it interfered with their child’s school attendance. “This wait has been hard I waited long enough to be able to afford to get my daughter diagnosed. She has Autism, ADHD severe anxiety,” a family member quoted in the report said. “I don’t even really know what to say here I’m so overwhelmed and burning out having to do everything on my own to support her and her needs.” For families in rural Alberta, difficulty accessing required funding, services, and programs is even more disruptive. Seventy-two per cent of rural respondents

reported negative impacts due to the lack of supports in their area, compared to 60 per cent of respondents in Alberta’s major cities Trish Bowman, CEO of Inclusion Alberta, said the pay rates supplied through FSCD aren’t sufficient for families to attract and retain staff to support either their adults or child that has a disability. This means rural families are spending long hours on the road travelling for medical appointments and visits to specialists, and the mileage rate they receive from the province hasn’t been updated in years. “The additional expenses of being rural aren't accounted for in any way through what's currently available,” Bowman said. If clinicians are willing to come out to provide consultation and programming, they’re not compensated for travel time. “A lot of clinicians are not prepared to do that. Or the money has to come out of what is supposed to be actual time with your child,” Bowman said. Bowman said the problem isn’t necessarily with how the programs are designed. If families are given the supports and services they need, “they work well.”

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demand for the FSCD and PDD programs remains high and the department is working hard to connect families to services as soon as possible,” Stevenson said. “It’s important to note that the PDD and FSCD programs were designed in a much different time. Alberta’s growing population, coupled with an increase in the prevalence of disability, has put increased pressure on these programs to keep pace. This is why the department is working to modernize these programs to ensure it continues to work for Albertans now and in the future,” she said. Bowman noted that while Alberta’s population and the cost of living have increased substantially, “we know last year there was no increase to the FSCD budget. “It only stands to reason that if you have more families needing support, and you don't have any more money, there's going to be less support available. And certainly, that's what families are experiencing right now.” Stevenson said Alberta’s government is committed to supporting Albertans with disabilities and is making investments in several programs and advocacy services.

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County considers helping BESC get fire bills paid Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council referred discussion on a proposal by BESC for help in getting fire bills paid through county tax bills. BESC stands for Beaver Emergency Services Commission, which is responsible for emergency fire service in the county. BESC says it needs help with customers who don’t pay their fire bill. At the January 15 regular county council meeting, council was asked to “consider directing administration to advise the Regional Emergency Manager of BESC that Beaver County Council supports the Commission’s current process to collect unpaid fire bills.” Administration advocated for keeping the status quo, and did not support the county taking on another step proposed by BESC that would involve the county’s participation in collecting BESC’s unpaid debts. In her report, Manager of Legislative Services Margaret Jones explained the background. The county is one of five municipalities within its borders that have delegated fire authority to BESC. These municipalities provide an annual grant to help with operating and capital expenses. Other sources of revenue include call out fees, bank interest, donations, and provincial grants. “In 2011, BESC requested that each municipality pass an amendment to its delegation bylaw to enable the collection of outstanding fees via the municipality’s tax roll,” explained Jones. The towns of Tofield and Viking did amend their bylaws but deliberately made this a discretionary move not mandatory on their part. Villages of Ryley and Holden, and Beaver County, did not oblige with the amendment. BESC collects bills through insurance if possible. However, fees that are “uncollectable” are sent to a collection agency. “When an account cannot be collect-

ed, it is written off as a bad debt and included in the annual budget deficit which is paid by the member municipalities,” said Jones. BESC says its collection agency is ineffective with no other method available to collect on unpaid invoices. Plus, bad debt goes into BESC’s expenses which are paid for by the municipalities anyway. She provided two years of BESC outstanding bills, including a 2023 bad debt of $51,858 which constituted 3.8 per cent of the budget. Similarly in the previous year there was a bad debt of $42,041, or 3.5 per cent of the BESC budget. Chief Administrative Officers of the member municipalities held a recent meeting with BESC’s REM and expressed their concerns. Jones stated that CAOs have heard that the collection agency option will be scrapped in favour of using the municipalities’ municipal tax rolls instead. Plus, they said Viking and Tofield have not been asked to collect an outstanding invoice since 2011. Other concerns are that it would be an “administrative burden on municipal staff,” the county has no appeal process and may be pressured to reduce the amount owing, and county staff may be criticized and “have negative interactions with upset landowners.” Plus, there is also the danger of taking the property over if it remains unpaid and either selling it by public auction, or being surrendered by the landowner to the county. “Since BESC has a low bad debt ratio, and any deficit is fully funded by the municipalities, there does not appear to be. need to amend the bylaw at this time,” concluded Jones. However, after council discussion with no decision arrived at, the matter has been referred back to the Governance and Priorities Commission for further consideration. At the open meeting, administration stated it recommended a “No” to

BESC’s request citing fears of serious concerns such as having to deal with “angry behaviour” if a bad debt goes on the tax roll for recovery purposes. Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) is also the chair of BESC’s board, and asked if the county had sought a legal advice on the issue. Jones replied the county had already done this “several years ago,” and the situation hasn’t changed. Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) made a motion to advise BESC that the county supports the current process for collecting outstanding debts. Hrabec stated he “doesn’t agree…as it is making taxpayers pick up for (fire) services done where there was no insurance or didn’t pay (the invoice).” And Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) suggested a reason why Tofield and Viking haven’t had to add an unpaid fire invoice to their tax rolls since 2011. “It might act as a prompt to pay,” he said, because otherwise it would be placed on the tax roll of the person

owing the money to BESC. Hrabec added that “a person or company just walk away…If (the property is sold at least cost recovery is done. “It shouldn’t fall on the backs of all the taxpayers,” he said. To that, Williams said that, “It may be just the threat of it going on the tax roll,” to spur someone to pay their bill. “It may be the reason Viking and Tofield haven’t had any on their tax rolls since 2011.” Smook said that, if the amendment was done and a BESC bill went unpaid, it would have to come to the county and be acted upon. “As a last resort it would come to the county which would have to act on it,” he said. Smook’s motion to reject the request by sticking to the current BESC recovery process was defeated 3-2. A motion by Hrabec to refer the issue to the GPC for further discussion passed with all in favour. The next GPC meeting will take place this week on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

The Tofield 4H Beef & Multi Club would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the following businesses, companies, and individuals who supported our recent mat fundraiser through monetary donations, silent auction items, and ticket sales. KC Insurance • Lorenz Team Realty Group • Yvonne Brown • Hildebrand Family • Abbey’s Barn • Knudsen Family • Cloverview Farms • Ames Family • Wildrose Co-Op • Cameron Farms • Ray’s Trailer Sales • Bruce Stampede Association • Josephburg Ag Society • JT Heritage Sales & Services Inc. • Sammy June Photography • Nutrien - Ryley • Tofield Packers • Fountain Tire • Kolkman Contracting • Tofield Car & Truck Wash • Home-Time Realty • Laurie’s Vintage Creations • Harvest Moon • Tofield Eyecare We also extend our thanks to Camrose Machine and Welding and Home-Time Realty for the pizza, and all those who supported the club through the live auction, table donations, and sponsorships. If you weren’t able to make it, there’s still time to donate to our mat fundraiser! Donations can be made by mail to box 391 Tofield OR Etransfer to tofield4hclub@gmail.com Thank you for supporting 4H in Tofield!

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IMPORTANT IMPORTA T NT DATES DAT A ES February 5 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting February 19 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Regular Council Meeting

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WHATS WHAT A S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY T Book Club Location: Ross Creek Community Hall, 531041 Rge Rd 191 Rural book club that meets the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings run from 7PM - 8PM, all ages welcome! Tofield AA A - Thursdays, 8 - 9 PM Basement of Bardo Lutheran Church, 4737 57 Ave, Tofield. Viking AA A - Wednesdays, 8 PM, Zoom option also available. Golden Valley Lutheran Church, 5327 56 Ave, Viking. https://area78aa.org/meetings/147-3 https:// / area78aa.org/meetings/1 / 47-3 Submit i your y ur eve yo event/s, v nt/ t/s, meetin meetings i gs g and/ and/or d/or gatherings gatheri rings g to t the events eve v nts t calendar c le ca l nda d r on the w we b it bs ite! Just Jus u t head to t the website, w bs we b it ite, under unde d r the Explore Explo Ex l re r menu click click on County cl C unty Co t Region Reg e io i n website! E Ev vents t Calendar. C le Ca l nda d r. r We W have v partnered part r nere r d with with Go East wi East to Ea t share r lo llocal c l eve ca v nts t on our Events events w we b it bs ite! website!

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DID YOU KNOW? Altering wetlands or natural streams without permission from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA) is actually illegal. It’s all about keeping our ecosystems thriving and preventing those pesky k flooding issues. Apart from environmental love, illegal drainage can wreak havoc on our roads. Pooling water weakens road integrity, turning a minor puddle problem into a full-blown road repair headache. That’s why if drainage do-overs affect aff f ect our roads, we’re on it - reporting to AEPA and giving a friendly heads -up to landowners to fix the flow. Let’s work together to preserve these natural areas and keep our roads safe. Aft f er all. good neighbours and land After stewards make Beaver County shine brighter!

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2024 YEAR-IN-REVIEW W 2024 was a busy and productive year for Beaver County! Many projects started, advanced, or wrapped up, and we’re excited to share the progress with you. Check out our year-in-review to see what Council and Administration have been working on in 2024! Scan the QR code to view the online version or if you prefer a physical copy - they are now available att the h B Beaver aver County Service Centre!

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Councillors disagree over national convention’s advantages Patricia Harcourt While discussing possible attendance at this year’s upcoming Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Beaver County councillors differed on the merits of going to the event. The FCM conference will take place from May 29 to June 1 in Ottawa. This year three councillors expressed a willingness to go However, Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) was not one of those interested. “I’m not in favour of this,” he

said, adding he “completely agrees with the County of Stettler,” and would be voting against county attendance. Williams was referring to a letter sent to FCM by the County of Stettler No. 6 regarding the nonrenewal of Stettler County’s FCM membership for 2025. Larry Clarke, reeve of the county, wrote that the reason was based “on concerns raised by other rural member municipalities.” That concern was primarily that “FCM has increasingly moved away from adequately representing the

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unique challenges and priorities of rural municipalities.” Clark added: “We feel the needs and voices of rural communities like ours are being overshadowed by those of larger urban centres…leaving rural concerns marginalized and our voice effectively silenced.” The last FCM convention was cited as an example of this emphasis on urban issues, he said, with some rural members unable to participate in relevant information sessions as they were full and couldn’t accommodate the rural councillors While Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) agreed that the convention was more urban in nature, he saw it as an opportunity to communicate with people on the federal level. Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) said that he had never been to an FCM convention, although he has

been to Ottawa previously. But if the county is not there to talk to federal officials, they will lose out to those who do go and speak to them, he said. Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said he also agreed with the newsletter but added: “The squeaky wheel gets the grease,” he said. “Funds are available (federally),” and the only way to get them is to “get out there and advance the cause.” He added: “There may be things we disagree with but we need to be at the table.” A motion to send the three councillors passed 3-2, with the voting along the lines of which were attending FCM and which were staying home. Smook, Hrabec and Bruce were in favour while Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) and Williams were opposed.

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NOTICE On Monday, February 3 Courtney McElrea, Acting Academic Program Manager for NorQuest College; Brenda Poole, Senior Director Operations, Rural Acute Care Covenant Health; Shelly Dugas, Program Chair, Practical Nurse, NorQuest College; Kursten Wetzstein, Site Manager, Daysland Health Centre; Valerie Thompson, Director, Rural Acute Care North East-Central Zone, Alberta Health Services; and Camrose Constituency MLA Jackie Lovely met virtually to continue discussions regarding the Rural Practical Nurse Program. Lovely says hospital lab space is available for the practical nursing program and currently the mobile learning site is based in Castor. “We have learners from the Camrose Constituency attending the program and getting ready for rural practice,” said Lovely. “We love the ‘grow your own’ approach. Thanks to NorQuest College for their flexibility and AHS and Covenant Health for providing clinical sites, we have good collaboration in place.” Lovely says the team is working well to address the practical nurse shortage in the region.

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We are SkyStone Chartered Professional Accountants, your new Vegreville hometown accounting team. Although our firm has recently opened, the people behind it are familiar faces who have lived, worked, and raised families right here in this community. Located just off Highway 16 near Vegreville Composite High School, we are passionate about providing exceptional client relationships built on expertise, timeliness, care, and proactive connections. We believe in keeping things simple and solving your accounting, tax, and business problems in a way that truly makes life easier for you. The name SkyStone was chosen to reflect the balance between ambition and stability. The "Sky" represents reaching for new heights, expanding possibilities, and the aspirations of our clients- especially those in agriculture and entrepreneurial ventures-who are always striving for growth. Meanwhile, "Stone" symbolizes being grounded and dependable, rooted in the values that matter most to our clients. Together, SkyStone is a firm that connects the sky and the earth, bringing both vision and grounded expertise to help our clients thrive. Meet Our Team Our team consists of local professionals you know and trust, each passionate about providing personalized, clientfocused services. Here's a brief introduction: Ashley Bodnarchuk - A Vegreville native, Ashley brings positivity, energy, and expertise in accounting and human resources to help businesses grow. Brett Boser - With expertise in tax and business optimization, Brett is here to ensure clients achieve their goals with clear, practical solutions. Colette Miller - A trusted advisor for over 40 years, Colette specializes in tax planning, business succession, and helping clients navigate complex financial decisions. Carmen Heisler - Known for her exceptional organizational skills and creative approach, Carmen keeps everything running smoothly at SkyStone. Joemelle Quiambao-Borromeo - With a talent for problem-solving and managing CRA issues, Joemelle is always ready to support clients with patience and care. Kaelyn Bodnarchuk – Her exceptional ability to translate accounting and tax information in 'plain language', and her care and efficiency, make Kaelyn a trusted ally for clients. Kyle Bodnarchuk (Managing Partner) - With over 22 years of experience, Kyle builds lasting client relationships with a "listen first, speak last" approach. Luke Miller - Energetic and efficient, Luke helps businesses thrive by offering smart strategies and clear communication. Randall Weber - An innovative leader, Randall focuses on business optimization and finding solutions that add value for clients. Peter Luszczki - Peter's blend of technology and financial insight helps SkyStone provide cutting- edge services. Paisley & Cosmo - Our office dogs, who bring smiles to every meeting and remind us to stay grounded! At SkyStone CPAs, we understand the unique needs of our agricultural clients, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses. Whether you're managing a farm, running a business, or planning for long-term growth, we're here to offer high-quality accounting services tailored to your needs. Whether you need tax planning, business growth strategies, or succession planning, we are here to support your success. Although we have a new name, we are a trusted, familiar team. Please stop in at our new location, call, or emailwe are excited to connect with you!

Contact Us: Address: #11 6109 - 50 Avenue Vegreville, AB, Canada T9C 1N6 Phone: 780-632-2428 Email: admin@skystonecpa.ca Website: skystonecpa.ca

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Research out of Saskatchewan shows dairy cows build immunity to avian flu after infection Michael Oleksyn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dairy cows build a natural immunity to H5N1 after initial infection according to research conducted at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). When highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was detected in U.S. dairy cattle in March 2024, it sparked a wave of research. Scientists at USask’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) set out to understand how the virus affects cows and whether natural immunity could be achieved. Their groundbreaking study revealed that dairy cows can develop immunity after initial exposure suggesting a vaccine would be highly effective in managing H5N1 outbreaks. Bryce Warner, a Research Scientist with VIDO and the co-lead researcher with the project, but the idea for the project began before he joined VIDO in June 2024. He said that VIDO always had the capacity to work on this kind of research so it made sense to pursue it. "They were getting that going and then as that was taking off, that's when the dairy cattle outbreak was identified,” he said. “It was just an obvious point for VIDO to go (for) because we have the capacity.” More than 800 U.S. dairy cattle herds have been affected by H5N1, with the virus causing severe udder infections (mastitis) and significant drops in milk production. This spillover into cattle has raised alarm in both the agriculture sector and the global health

community. Historically, cattle were considered resistant to influenza A viruses, but this discovery challenges that belief. Leveraging VIDO’s team of expert scientists and containment Level 3 Agriculture (CL3-Ag) facility – one of only a few in the world equipped for such research and the capacity to hold large animals—was another key according to Warner. Warner worked with Dr. Yan Zhao, an expert in influenza, and Dr. Antonio Facciuolo, the co-lead researcher. VIDO’s team mimicked natural infection by introducing the virus into the hindquarters of cows’ udders, similar to how contaminated milking equipment might spread the virus. The cows experienced mastitis, reduced milk production, and viral shedding in milk—all signs seen in infected U.S. dairy herds. "There's only a few places in the world that can do that,” Warner explained. “Until then, it was really a matter of figuring out the logistics at that point, and, yes, we have the capacity to do it. It makes sense because we're one of only a few facilities that can do it.” He said that the team of veterinarians were able to bring in dairy cattle and look after their welfare as the study was conducted. Next they created an infection model. Other groups in Germany and the United States were also working on similar studies so the USask team had to find a unique angle. "We have discovered a few interesting things, but what still isn't fully known is what kind of protection is seen when dairy cattle are

infected. That was an area that we were interested in,” he said. But the breakthrough came when the same cows were re-exposed to the virus in the previously unaffected forequarters of their udders. This time, there were no signs of disease. Milk production remained steady, and the virus was undetectable. They brought the dairy cattle in for the study and an initial infection and saw similar results to the other studies. “That was reassuring to us,” Warner said. “Then we wanted to take that a step further and look at after the cows have recovered and the disease has gone. If we infect them again are they going to be protected and if they suffer from disease again, what happens there? “That's the unique thing about our research. We were the first to show that that initial infection confers protection against a secondary exposure. That's really the focus of what came out from our lab.” Warner said the next steps as suggested by the research is that the cattle should be protected by the vaccine. "I think another step is confirming that with a vaccine and making sure that our findings hold true in that scenario because that's not always the case. Sometimes there's differences between infection and vaccination,” he explained. The presence of H5N1 in dairy cattle introduces a new host for the virus, raising concerns about viral evolution. "When a virus finds a new host, it’s an opportunity for mutation,” Zhou said in a press release. “Cat-

tle could be a mixing pot for new strains, some of which might pose a greater threat to humans." The ability of cows to develop immunity following exposure to H5N1 is a potential innovation for outbreak management. This finding suggests that vaccination could effectively induce immunity, preventing infection and reducing the impact of this disease on milk production, udder health and premature culling. Understanding this immune response opens avenues for developing targeted interventions to protect herds. While human cases linked to infected dairy herds are rare, at least 40 have been reported. Routes of transmission are still being studied, with airborne, surface contact, and direct contact ex-

posure all possible pathways. Warner said that as the study continues, the logistics of housing dairy cattle may mean a change in what animals are studied “We were looking toward an alternative model (where) we're looking at infection in goats, how they're impacted, and how that impacts the mammary gland, and using that as a surrogate model because we can do a little bit more in terms of animal numbers

and they're a little easier to work with,” Warner explained. He added that the biggest part of the next step is the vaccine part because it can impact industry. "I think the vaccine component is the next bigger step because that's something that is going to have consideration for the dairy industry in Canada and elsewhere, and for the producers and making sure that they can protect their herd,” he said.

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OBITUARIES

FEATURED PROPERTIES TOWN OF LAMONT

John Penner

1930 - 2025 After a year of declining health, John passed away peacefully in his sleep at Heritage House, Stettler, Alberta. John is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy; sons Philip (Linda) and Daryl (Kim); siblings: Sue Munro,

RCMP Continued from Page 5 search; no subjects were located. Police spoke with the complainant who admitted to smoking drugs earlier and having a history of mental health issues. The subject did not pose a threat to himself or the public. During routine patrols on February 1, a cube van was observed parked on Highway 14. Members conducted a traffic stop; upon speaking with the driver he stated the vehicle was broken down and was currently waiting for a tow truck.

Helen Penner, Jack Penner, Reta Kenworthy, Irma Burke and Irene Lebsack; granddaughters: Chelsea (Scott) King, Kaylie (Becca) Glackin and Taylor (Sam) Johnson; great grandchildren: Felix, Ellie and Wells; as well as numerous other relatives and many dear friends. John was predeceased by siblings Dave Penner, Anna (Annie) Hill, Kay Bennet, Peter Penner and Danny Penner. John will be remembered for his love and support of family. Our family would like to thank the dedicated and caring staff at Villa Marie, Red Deer and Heritage House, Stettler.

John was blessed to receive long time, compassionate care from his doctor, Dr. Hassan Lockhat. A Graveside Service will take place this summer at the Nordegg Memorial Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, Stettler United Church or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com

That evening, police responded to a motor vehicle struck on the train tracks east of Viking. When members arrived, they located the vehicle centred on the train tracks. CN was contacted to stop the train until police were able to have it removed. The driver and passenger were located outside of the vehicle in extremely cold temperatures. The subjects were not dressed for the weather and one of the subjects was noted to not be wearing footwear. They were placed in the police vehicle and spoken to, and they advised the GPS instructed them in

that direction. A third passenger was located intoxicated outside of the vehicle; due to the level of intoxication, and possibility of frost bite, EMS was dispatched to the location. The subject was transported to the hospital where members assisted with restraining the subject so hospital staff could assess her. The subject was assessed and released to police; she was incarcerated for the night and released from custody once sober. The vehicle was towed off the tracks and the subjects continued on their way. CN was advised of the removal.

• 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

VILLAGE OF ANDREW

Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements 403-742-3422.

• 5317-50 Ave Andrew. An 18,000 sq. ft. manufacturing shop with office and storage space on 2.3 acres of land Price: $1,700,000

VILLAGE OF CHIPMAN

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• W4-18-54-29-NE N 54466 A RR184 Village of Chipman 38.75 acres 25± acres in hay. Double car garage, power, septic, and well nice building site. Price: $289,900

STRATHCONA COUNTY • SW Part of NW–23 –53 –23 –W4 40.55 acres North of Highway 16 on Range Road 232 in proposed medium industrial zoning with CP rail line at the border of the property. Price: $7,200,000 • Parts of SW and SE-7-53-22-W4 located at Highway 21 and Lakeland drive 63.62 acres of development land with Highway 21 exposure. The property is within the Bremner and local Employment Area ACP with expected future use of industrial. Price: $5,100,000

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THORHILD COUNTY • NW 1/4 -14-58-22-W4 and NE ¼ -14-58-22-W4 Plan 172-0793 Block 3 Lot 222 acres game farm with page wire 100 acres could be cultivated. 4 mile North of Redwater. Good HWY 28 access. Price:

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$690,000

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Cultivated Land for Rent For the 2025, 2026 & 2027 Season

250 Acres in Beaver County Located at: 13427 TWP RD 484

4-13-048-20-NW & 4-13-048-20-SW Contact Lindsey @ 780-409-4257 LLebsack@nictrucking.com

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Steven Hill

Lauren Hill

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Happy Birthday Greg Ruzicka! Join us to celebrate 80 years of hard work, heart, and true grit at the Prague Hall on February 16th from 3-5 pm. Enjoy a coffee and dessert, no formalities, just an afternoon of shared memories.

Family and Friends are Invited to Join us for Coffee and Cake in Celebration of Marcella Schulte’s 99th Birthday Sunday, February 16 2 to 4 p.m. at the Strome Seniors Centre FIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR 2025 AUCTION PROGRAM: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Antiques, Militaria, Collections, Estates, Single Items. For Auction, or Possible Purchase: Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609, Email Us at sales@switzersauction.com or Visit Us @ www.switzersauction.com for Auction Dates & Details. Hunt Mania Gun & Sportsman show is coming to Camrose Friday, Feb. 7 from 3 pm - 8 pm, Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9 am - 6 pm, Sunday Feb. 9 from 10 am - 3 pm at the Camrose Regional Exhibition. Admission: Adults - $10, under 13 FREE. Call 780-374-3864 (office) or 780-7472923 (cell), huntmaniashows.com.

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Come Enjoy an Evening of Country Music February 15 at 7 p.m. Viking Senior Centre 5024-53 Ave Viking $20 per person Performed by: Darlene Thibault, Deb Hill, Loretta Neubuhr, Randy Kereliuk, Will Ryan, Dalte Lotsberg,. Lead Guitar by Ray Gathercole, Bass Guitar by Tim Rukaruck. Drums by Rob Hughes

OBITUARY Marleen Johnson from Camrose, Alberta formerly of Holden, passed away on January 21, 2025 at the age of 86 years. She is survived by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Weber's Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Weber Funeral Home office@weberfuneralhome.ca www.weberfuneralhome.ca Tofield 780-662-3959 Camrose 780-672-3131

FOR SALE Here are the prices for Strawberry Plants at Brian’s Greenhouse for 2025. All are Everlasting and are chemical free. $2 for 1 gallon pots. $1.75 for 2 inch pots. Bare roots $1 each. Contact 780-678-0053

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