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First recipient for Local Hero Award

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO

Flagstaff Victim Services Coordinator Noreen Metz presented the first annual Local Hero Award to Sedgewick Fire Chief Tyson Armitage on Friday, Jan. 20.

Above: Metz, Jessica Armitage (with six-day-old baby daughter McKenna), Tyson Armitage (with daughter Everly), VSU Advocate and Sedgewick Firefighter Allyssa Mossestad, and Killam RCMP Corporal Jeremy Houle. See full story Page 26.

15th annual Robbie Burns celebration Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Flagstaff Scottish Club co-founder Ian Malcolm (right) presents new Clan Chieftain David Samm with a special cup during the induction of the chieftain during Saturdayʼs 15th annual Robbie Burns Evening at the Killam Community Hall.

The Flagstaff Scottish Club celebrated the 15th annual Robbie Burns Dinner and Dance on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Killam Community Hall.

It was the first post-pandemic live event for the Club, “After a wee break, to shake off COVID, we are excited to be back with you to share this evening of delicious food, entertaining music, and great friendship,” said new Clan Chieftain David Samm.

The evening also includes a silent auction, with unique Scottish-themed articles that are always hard fought for by bidders.

One of the night’s highlights is always the piping in of the Haggis, with much pomp and ceremony, culminating with the address to the culinary delight, this year given by Shaun Donald.

Even the menu has a Gaelic tilt, with Cock-a-leekie soup starer, and sticky toffee pudding for dessert.

The official Robbie Burns Day, celebrating Scotlands most-famous poet, was actually Jan. 25, and the event is typically held as close as possible to the day.

After dinner the program included the official induction of Samm as the Flagstaff Scottish Club’s new Chieftain by event co-founder Ian Malcolm.

Malcolm presented Samm with a special cup, containing a wee dram of Scotch whiskey, that the two shared to seal the deal.

After the presentation, Samm took the podium and recounted the story about how he came to be part of the Flagstaff Scottish Club, despite living in Camrose.

“It was through meeting Don McLeod in Camrose, and he said once, Continued on Page 12

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50/50 at the Jake Memorial Game will be donated to the Jake Lazarick Scholarship Fund *Killam*

U9 1 vs U9 2 11am U13 Female vs Irma 1pm U15 Team 1 vs Camrose 4:30pm Killam Wheat Kings vs Wainwright 5pm *Killam*

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RCMP Report Complaint of stolen tools being illegally sold on Facebook marketplace to yield to pedestrians, and understanding how three- and four-way stops work.

When motorists, pedestrian, cyclists and other road users all come to a single point in traffic, the risk of error and collision increases significantly,” says Insp. Chris Romanchych, Alberta RCMP Traffic.

“Giving intersections the attention and caution they demand is crucial. Let’s start the new year off right and prioritize intersection safety.”

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On Friday, Jan. 6, a concerned citizen called to report her neighbour’s door was open. The caller knew the neighbour was away. Killam RCMP members attended the Forestburg residence, and found no one at the residence. Members were aware of the broken door.

On Saturday, Jan. 7, Killam Members responded to a report of a suspicious person knocking on a door at a residence near Sedgewick. Killam RCMP Members located the subject. Subject’s car was in the ditch and she didn’t have a phone. Killam Members came across the subject and her car in the ditch while on patrol. Member arranged a drive home.

On Sunday, Jan. 8, a report was made of stolen tools being sold on Facebook Marketplace.

The complainant was contacted who advised his shed was broken into two months prior and some tools were missing. The tools being sold looked similar, however there were no distinguishing marks or serial numbers. Insufficient evidence to proceed.

Later on Sunday, Killam RCMP responded to a call made about a male walking on the highway. Killam member attended, spoke with the subject and arranged a drive home.

Later, Killam Members responded to a possible break and enter in Forestburg. The suspects were known to the complainants and left before members arrived. Complainant did not want to proceed with charges.

On Monday, Jan. 9, a complaint was made of a suspicious vehicle stopped near an abandoned property. Killam Members attended and the vehicle was gone. Further patrols failed to locate the vehicle.

On Tuesday, Jan. 10, a complaint was made from Forestburg of a vehicle driving recklessly and too fast near a school zone. Killam Members were dealing with a priority matter and unable to attend.

Also on Tuesday, a complaint was made about a break and enter to an oil lease site made Jan. 9. Office supplies and miscellaneous items stolen. No further leads or suspects identified.

Also on Tuesday, while a complainant was filling out a collision report in the Detachment a Killam Member smelled alcohol. An alcohol screening device was administered and the subject failed. The subject’s licence was seized and vehicle was towed.

On Thursday, Jan. 12, a Break and Enter was reported by a business in Hardisty. Approximately $500 in miscellaneous items were stolen. No further leads or suspects identified Also on Thursday, a noise complaint was made in Galahad. A Killam Member spoke to both parties and the issue was resolved.

Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP during this period were: two reports of Items Lost/Found; two reports under the Mental Health Act, seven reportable traffic collisions, and one Wellbeing Check.

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“To promote rural crime prevention through communication, programs, and fundraising."

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You receive a package of information containing tips on home security, personal safety, and other useful information. You receive a property marker (Crime Watch Area sign) for your property.

You'll be notified of crime going on in the area. You are advised of opportunities to volunteer in the surrounding communities. You will be advised of education opportunities regarding municipal, federal, and provincial laws.

Crime in the Community Criminal activity such as break and entry, theft, vandalism, trespassing and poaching are steadily increasing in rural Alberta. Many of these incidents can be prevented or suspects apprehended through the co-operative efforts of the community and law enforcement agencies.

Priorities • Public Education • Formal Crime Prevention Programs • Continued Notification of Crime in your Area • Fraud Awareness

Get Involved

Statistics show where there is organized crime prevention there is a significant reduction in criminal activity. A cooperative effort helps make our communities safer for everyone. Crime is ever increasing due to unemployment, alcohol/drug use, reduced communication, and other social issues. By joining a crime watch society in your area you become an eye for the community in reporting suspicious activity and become a part of the discussion.

Your help is needed to prevent or deter crime.

Who pays What Can I Do? for crime?

Everyone. Crime is costing us millions of dollars every year. These costs are reflected not only in loss of property but in higher insurance premiums, replacement or repair of equipment, and lost production time.

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• Report all unusual or suspicious occurrences to the RCMP • Report any suspicious or erratically driven vehicles to the RCMP • Inventory and mark movable property • Erect signs supplied to you they are a deterrent

• Support your local crime prevention society • Assist with crime prevention programs in your community • Become a part of your local crime prevention society • Be an active crime prevention advocate in your home, school, and community

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OPINION Hon. Damien Kurek, M.P., Battle River-Crowfoot

Guns and Crime: Fact Versus Fiction Once again, the firearms debate is making headlines. The reason for this is simple: when the Liberals need to change the narrative on their failures, including the rising crime rates Canadians are facing, they resort to a tried-and-true wedge issue - attacking law-abiding firearms owners.

Let’s unpack this….

The Justin Trudeau of 2015 and the Justin Trudeau of today are unrecognizable from each other. This is another one of the many issues Trudeau used to build up the credibility he needed to win his first and only majority government. That said, his message has changed as he has become more focused on appeasing special interest groups and has sacrificed his previous stance just to stay in power.

Contrary to Justin Trudeau’s current position, he was quoted as saying in 2015, “the long gun registry, as it was, was a failure and I’m not going to resus-

citate that,” and “I respect gun culture.”

The Prime Minister knows full well that law-abiding citizens respect firearms and the responsible use of firearms is a part of our culture. This is as true in rural Alberta as it is in rural Quebec. This is also true of a surprising number of folks in urban centres, who also responsibly own and use firearms.

Shortly after Trudeau’s second election, and then especially in his third, he changed his tune and took advantage of tragedies to further his political aims.

The votes he believed he needed to win took priority over cogent public safety legislation which would have protected Canadians and respected the rights of firearms owners who obey the law. The Liberals have underestimated the negative impact of their crusade against lawabiding firearms owners, as indicated by the growing number of backbench Liberal MPs and their coalition partners

Stop Negative Thinking “You can’t change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying about the future.” ~ Isak Dinesen It has been said that most of our time is spent thinking about the past or the future.

Thinking negative thoughts of the past creates depression, while negative thoughts of the future create anxiety. Think about your own thoughts and see if this is true for you. There is nothing wrong with fond memories, or looking forward to what lies ahead. This is all part of life.

The problem comes when time is spent on negative thoughts about the past, and on worry thoughts about the future. This kind of thinking has a huge impact on our quality of life. As I have so often written, negative thinking not only affects our mood and our outlook, it also affects our

physical health as well.

There are a couple of things we can do to ensure our thoughts do not negatively affect our health. The first one is to discipline ourselves to focus only on the positives in the past. Everyone has some sadness in his or her past, some regrets, and perhaps wishes that some things could have been different. The past cannot be changed, however, so it is best to let all of those things go.

Similarly, when thinking of the future, we can try always to visualize positive outcomes. Indeed there are times when the future is not going to be positive, as when a loved one has a terminal illness, or when a break up or divorce is immanent, but we can resolve to do the best we can in dealing with these situations. These situations are

extremists. The problems are growing with their most recent reforms, especially by means which are fundamentally flawed and undemocratic. Even other opposition parties, and Liberal backbenchers are signalling they may not support the changes.

They are now not only attacking Conservative politicians but the indigenous, provinces, and many people and groups who aren’t usually vocal on firearms. It is obvious neither the Prime Minister nor his Ministers responsible for the file understand the consequences of their policy decisions.

Those who follow the rules are not the problem… those who are already breaking the rules are. Canadians deserve facts - not fiction - when dealing with policies related to firearms and crime. It’s time for a responsible Government that takes this seriously.

real. The thoughts we really have to change are worry thoughts about things that might happen in the future.

Another thing we can do, if we are prone to negative thinking, is to practice thought stopping. As soon as you become aware that you are thinking negatively, you immediately imagine a big STOP sign, and do not go any further down that road. It takes some practice to be able to do this on a regular basis, because negative thought patterns are like a worn path across a grassy field. It is easier just to go down the worn path.

Be aware of conversations you have with others and note how much time is spent on negative discussions about the past or future. Misery does love company, but the result is even more negative thinking and hence more misery!

Think of thoughts like food we take into our bodies. Most of us will not eat things

that are spoiled or toxic. Are our thoughts nutritious, building strength and good health, or are they toxic, weakening our immune system and contributing to illness and disease? It is important to detoxify our thinking. We eat three times a day, but we are thinking all the time.

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in the NDP who are opposed to their actions (including some saying so publicly).

As they have done in the past, the Liberals over the last few months have pointed to a “bad looking” gun, used ambiguous language to describe what they are doing, and hope that no one questions them. Serious questions do need to be asked, especially as our nation has experienced a massive increase in violent crime. Since last fall, 5 police officers in Canada have been tragically murdered in the line of duty. Violent crime has gone up 32 per cent in the past year, and gang-related killings have gone up by 92 per cent since Justin Trudeau became Prime Minister. And as rural residents, we can all point to friends and neighbours who have witnessed the dramatic increase in rural crime rates.

The Liberals have attempted to distract from a problem they have helped create; they have promoted justice reforms that prioritize offenders over victims and other policies that have led to increased crime rates (Bill C-75 in 2018 and Bill C-5 in 2021 to name a couple). And ironically, they have even lessened penalties regarding serious crimes committed with illegal guns.

The Liberals have resisted addressing the root of the problem, pivoted to blaming law-abiding firearms owners, and resorted to labelling their opponents as

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CHSPS grad class hoping to raise funds through online fundraiser Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com

The Killam Aquatic Centre has some exciting programs happening.

Junior Lifeguard Club returns this spring.

Registration is now open for the February to April set. Everyone had lots of fun last fall. Come

join this spring. Spring swimming lessons are also available.

There are limited classes after school.

Group sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays.

There's a new public swim time on Sundays to accommodate young families better.

Enjoy our beautiful facility and get swimming!

You can register for classes online.

The CHSPS grad class

Hello, Florida Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com

I visited with Mary Wold on Tuesday after aquacize. Mary is a resident of the Long Term Care in Killam.

I then went on to visit in the active part of the hospital with Dianne Carroll.

Dianne Carroll has been a patient in the hospital since Jan. 12. I am doing Dianne's chores.

I went to Brooks on Jan. 20 for my oldest granddaughter's 39th birthday.

How can she be the same age as I am?

There were 12 in church today. Steve Haughland led the service and served communion.

There is a cross-Canada book club with the Federated Women's Institute of Canada. I was finally able to catch up with them on Thursday evening. The book we read was “Growing Strong Girls.” This is a virtual book club and we had lots of discussions. I will be hosting the next one.

Our library has some new books in. I've just finished reading “Spare” by Prince Harry. He and a lot of famous people have a lot of trouble with the paparazzi. When I have gotten together with some of the other local news correspondents, we often talk about how much easier it would be to write our news column if we could print all the stuff we know, but can't print; that's the difference between the tabloids and your local, responsible newspaper.

I had a call this week from Jim Crampton in Ed-

monton.

He read about our community garden and he was concerned that the raised beds would take a lot more water, I passed that concern on to members of the committee.

I had to ask him how come he got The Community Press. He used to live in Strome and after he reads the paper he sends it to a friend in Florida, so I send greetings to the friend in Florida. May you continue enjoying the news from these small Alberta communities.

I dropped a community calendar off at my neighbours’ and a chat with McKenzie revealed that they will be having baby number two in June.

McKenzie has her home business, doing nails, all set up in the basement of the house. Needless to say, her nails looked lovely.

I took my donation of toilet paper into Main Street Medley. It is smaller than last year so far. There is still time to add to it.

is having an online auction the first week in February. If you would like to support the grad class by joining the auction or donating an item please reach out to your favourite grad or contact Michelle Bahm.

The Building Blocks group sessions in Lougheed are so well attended, they had to be split in half. Over 18 families are registered in Joanne McMahon's group

on Thursday mornings.

It's a free program for families with kids ages zero to five. The goal is to practice kindergarten readiness in a playful way.

There are songs, crafts, and activities that all use fine and gross motor skills. Come and see for yourself what it's all about.

The Family Resource Centre is showing the movie "The Great Discon-

nect" at the Living Room on Main Street, Killam.

We are living in a time that has been described as the age of loneliness.

Despite Western advances in technology, living conditions, education, and healthcare, we, as a society, are isolating ourselves from one another, and because of this, facing a health crisis that affects all ages, genders, races, and cultures.

How have we become so disconnected? And what can we do to change the status quo and fulfill our potential for health and wellbeing? Filmmaker Tamer Soliman examines how loneliness and isolation affects human health and well-being. There's two different show times and a discussion afterwards.

It's open to the entire community. Hopefully I’ll see you there.

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Wheat Kings on eight-game winning streak heading into final weeks of the regular season Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Wheat Kings won twice on the weekend, extending their streak of wins to eight. The team hasn’t lost since the Lloydminster Bandits stole a win on their visit Saturday, Dec. 17.

Not only are the Wheat Kings on a streak, but they’re also winning against some top teams, inching closer in the standings.

At present, the Wheat Kings have earned 38 points in 26 games, putting them in fourth place just behind the Wainwright Bisons who have 39 points in 25 games.

Killam is just two points off the secondplace Vermilion Tigers, who have 40 points in 27 games. Just ahead of the Tigers is the St. Paul Canadiens team, at 42 points from 27 games.

The Wheat Kings will face the Vermilion Tigers this Friday in Sedgewick, then host the Wainwright Bisons in Killam on Sunday.

The Wheat Kings played Wednesday, Jan. 18, at home against the Vegreville Rangers, with an 8-2 final score for Killam.

The first goal of the night was from Wheat Kings’ Ty Milgate, from Kyler Bergseth and Trey Forster. Killam went ahead by two after Hayden McIndoe scored, from Rhett Bergseth.

The Rangers scored their first goal late in the first period to make it a 21 game.

Jordan Gagnon scored early in the second period, from Brandon Zunti and Kale Hurlburt, to make it 3-1, then Chase Rombough popped one in from Evan Williams and Chance Reum to make it 4-1.

Midway through the second Ashton Kelly scored, the 12th Wheat King to get a point in the game, from Zunti, to make it 5-1, followed by a quick goal from Tyler Krys, assisted by Trey

Forster and Gagnon, to end the second period with a 6-1 lead.

The Wheat Kings scored in the third, by Rhett Bergseth, from Landon Kelndorfer and Treyton Dewald, then the Rangers tipped another in to make it 7-2.

Killam’s final goal came from Gagnon, his second of the night, for an 8-2 final.

Ty Marcinkowski got the win in goal for Killam.

On Saturday the Wheat Kings travelled to Cold Lake to take on the sixthplace Ice, who were hoping to break Killam’s streak.

Their coach said, “Killam’s a good team, and you have to play well to beat them.”

The Wheat Kings got on the scoreboard with the only goal in the first period, from Carter Burton, assisted by Brandon Zunti.

Killam started the second period with two

quick back-to-back goals to take a 3-0 lead.

First Ty Milgate scored, from Hurlburt and Gagnon, then 30 seconds later Ashton Kelly scored, from Kobe Charchun and Burton.

Chance Reum put Killam ahead 4-0, from Burton and Charchun, before the Ice scored their first goal to head into the final period 4-1.

Killam scored twice in the final period to make it a 6-1 final. Gagnon scored from Hurlburt and Milgate, then Milgate scored from Hurlburt.

Marcinkowski took the win again in goal for Killam.

Head Coach Bob Charchun says, “We are playing well right now; we are getting contributions from lots of guys throughout the lineup.”

He adds, “Most of our bumps and bruises are healed up now which is a good sign too.”

He’s excited for the upcoming games. “We are

in a dog fight in the top of the standings with five games left.

“We need to keep winning to keep pace and secure a top-three position.”

Charchun says the team is also excited to play in Sedgewick this coming Friday night for the Battle River Knights Minor Hockey Weekend.

“This is our last meeting against a strong Vermilion team and we want to send a message and win the season series.

Wainwright will be looking for redemption on Sunday and always play us tough.”

To get prepared for some important games coming up, Charchun says, “This week we will review our systems and prepare for a tough weekend.

“The boys are excited to enter the most exciting time of the year.

“Our goal is to be one of the last two teams standing.”

HELP WANTED Part-Time Sales Assistant The Community Press is seeking a PART-TIME EMPLOYEE to work at our Killam, Alberta location 3 full days per week. The successful candidate will help customers that come in while also reaching out to customers via telephone and email about regular special sections and sponsorship opportunities throughout the year.

Main duties: The Sales Assistant will provide a friendly and accommodating experience to customers who call or come in wishing to place advertisements, renew subscriptions, order print jobs, or require photocopying and laminating services.

Approximately one to two weeks of each month, the position will also require phone calls to be made to existing and new customers regarding regularly scheduled special sections and promotions that our newspapers publish. The position may also require sorting, bundling, and driving newpspaers on Wednesdays, depending on physical ability to do so and vehicle status, or with clean driver’s abstract to drive company vehicle. Although not necessary in order to apply for this position, preference may be given to applicants able to help in some way with Wednesday newspaper distribution.

Qualifications: Successful candidate MUST BE friendly and a people person and know that your job, first and foremost, is to interact positively with customers. If you are uncomfortable making a phone call, this job is not for you. Past customer service experience is preferred. No previous newspaper-related experience necessary.

Opportunities may exist for growth and additional days/hours for the right candidate, especially during July and August as well as November and December. This position might be perfect for a recently graduated student, young parent, or semi-retired individual looking for something new and rewarding.

If interested, please apply with cover letter, resume, and references: in-person at The Community Press office; by email to production.cp@gmail.com; or by fax to 780-385-3107.

Employment Opportunity Beaver Foundation is currently accepting resumes for Office Assistant at the Vialta Lodge located in Viking, Alberta.

Duties would include: • General clerical • Data entry and reception duties • Processing invoices • Other duties as prescribed by the Manager Qualifications: • Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office • Training in business administration would be an asset Complete list of duties and qualifications available on request. Beaver Foundation thanks all applicants for their interest, however advises that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward resume by January 31, 2023 Wanda Lefsrud c/o Vialta Lodge BOX 780 Viking, AB T0B 4N0 Phone: 780- 336-3353 Email: vialta09@telus.net Fax: 780-336-3591

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Office Administrator Cardinal Energy Ltd. is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Central Operating team. The successful candidate will work out of the Cardinal Central Area field office, providing administrative support to both the Field Operations and Calgary based engineering teams.

Main Duties & Responsibilities: •General office duties •Fleet management •Time sheet management •Regulatory submissions •Health and Safety tracking •Budget tracking •Comply works administration •Manage Time sheets through Pay Works •CMDS Administration •Assist in PVR and Verdazo reporting •Assist in onboarding new hires Preferred Experience & Skills: •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills •Ability to work independently •Excellent skills Microsoft office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

•Manage vehicle fleet and mileage reporting •Ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a deadline driven environment.

Note that this is a full time, office based role located in Cardinal's office just north of Irma, AB. For more information on Cardinal Energy Ltd. please see our website at: www.cardinalenergy.ca Please submit resume to:

JanelF@cardinalenergy.ca On or before the deadline date of Wednesday, Feb. 15. We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants requested for an interview will be contacted.

The Community Press, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - Page 9

Killam RCMP Detachment welcomes new Corporal Editor

The Killam RCMP Detachment recently filled the Corporal position, left

vacant since Trent Cleveland transferred to Wetaskiwin in June of 2021.

Corporal Jeremy Houle was promoted to the Corporal position and ar-

rived at the Detachment on Tuesday, Jan. 17. He says, “After 14 years as a general duty constable, I am ready to transition into a supervisory role and have a positive impact on other members.

“I hope to take the lessons I learned from my past supervisors and pass them on to others.”

Houle says he joined the RCMP with the hopes of having a positive impact on families in rural communities.

“Growing up in small

towns, I regularly interacted with RCMP members.

“My friend’s parents were members of the RCMP and mounties coached my basketball and football teams.”

Houle was born in Melville, Saskatchewan, growing up on a dairy farm nearby. His wife is also from Melville.

They appreciate the quality of life available in the rural areas, and he says he hoped to end up back in a small town.

Sedgewick Lake Park is seeking applications for Park Manager for the 2023 season (May 1-Sep 30, 2023).

Duties include guest registration, weekly deposits, maintenance and upkeep of the grounds, buildings and equipment as well as supervision of summer students.

Salary based on $5,000 per month.

Corporal Jeremy Houle arrived at the Killam RCMP Detachment on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

WE’RE HIRING at The James Insurance Group We are a progressive, dynamic business providing general insurance and other services at 3 locations in East Central Alberta.

We are accepting applications for a

Full Time General Insurance Broker starting immediately. This position includes competitive salary & benefits.

The successful candidate will – • Possess strong organizational & communication skills.

• Have a willingness to learn quickly.

• Have the ability to work with various computer applications.

• Enjoy working in a fast paced, team environment.

• Have the desire to deliver excellence in customer service every day.

Insurance experience is preferred, but not essential.

Candidate must be eligible to be licensed by AB Insurance Council.

Would you like to join our team?

Please submit your resume to PO Box 100, Killam, AB T0B 2L0 bud@tjig.ca or deliver to – S. James Agencies (Killam) Ltd., 5012 – 50 St. Killam.

Sedgewick Land & Insurance Ltd., 4834 – 47 St., Sedgewick.

Battle River Agencies, 5118 – 50 St., Hardisty

www.tjig.ca

Resume to be submitted to sedgewicklakepark@gmail.com, mailed to Box 536 Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0.

Deadline of applications is February 15, 2023.

For further information, email sedgewicklakepark@gmail.com.

Battle River School Division is seeking a Safety Coordinator to oversee the health and safety programs of the Division.

This role includes conducting inspections, investigations, emergency preparedness, safety training and more.

The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of public sector safety, the ability to manage large volumes of paperwork and data, and experience with HSE information management systems. For more details about the position and how to apply, please see our website brsd.ab.ca/careers If you have questions, please contact Steve Snell, Director of Human Resources at ssnell@brsd.ab.ca. Deadline to apply is February 3, 2023.

A Criminal Record Check is required for this position. Thank you for your interest. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Houle has spent the last three years in Wollaston Lake, in Saskatchewan. He says, “I have been exposed to a variety of policing, and have travelled across Canada with the RCMP. “I developing an appreciation for community policing while working in rural and remote First Nations communities.”

He thinks that growing up in Melville will make the transition to the Kil-

lam Detachment smooth.

He and his wife and daughter plan to live in Sedgewick, and will be welcoming a second child in just months.

This January Killam Detachment also bid farewell to Cst. Jake Rains, who recently was transferred. Rains served in Killam since the summer of 2019 and served in a number of roles during his time in the community.

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P&H’s roots go back over 100 years, and we have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better. With over 60 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain trading, handling and merchandising, as well as crop inputs, flour milling and feed mills.

HELP WANTED

Class 1 Driver required for Seasonal Work P&H Dakota – Sedgewick, AB Would consider Owner/Operator to pull P & H NH3 Trailer.

Please forward resume to Jason Cherowka at jcherowka@pandh.ca or drop off in person at P&H office – RR#121 (Racetrack RD) Highway 13

VIALTA LODGE in Viking is currently hiring for casual shifts, with a possibility of a permanent position.

Casual wage after probation is $18.55/hr. Wage increase when working a position. Must be able to work flexible shifts and weekends. RCMP Security Clearance Check required upon hire.

Apply with resume to Wanda Lefsrud, Manager, Vialta Lodge.

P.O. BOX 780 Viking Alberta, TOB-4N0 e-mail to: vialta@telusplanet.net or fax 780-336-3591.

Call Office for more info 780-336-3353.

Only those called for interviews will be contacted.

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Hardisty’s thrift shop inspires a thrift store to pop up in Saskatchewan Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!

Well hello folks, hope you had a wonderful week.

Guess what, it is only three weeks until Valentine’s Day. I plan to have our skinny little Christmas tree down before then, I think?

We just need more blue sky and sunshine.

All this fog, grey skies, and warmish temperature reminds me of Vancouver weather or Ontario weather, from when I lived near Lake Ontario.

I love -10 to -20 Celsius, no wind, and sunshine. Then the roads are not messy or too slippery from ice that has formed under the snow from above-zero degrees. Alberta weather is always a surprise.

I watched a show on feral hogs, those wild boars that are ruining crops in Texas. My goodness, there are hundreds of them and farmers are at their mercy. They are allowed to shoot them to protect their crops.

Farmers in our county are already dealing with deer, moose, and elk that are ruining corn crops, hay, and silage and coming into towns and eating people’s shrubbery, trees, and etcetera.

I wonder when there will be a happy sharing of nature, farming, and town and city property.

Just think of Camrose.

I have driven down Highway 13 through the town and seen three deer waltzing down the highway. Boy, that is an accident just waiting to happen, because people think they are so cute and slam on their

brakes! I know Hardisty still has moose sauntering through town and soon the bears will wake up and be looking for some lunch.

We have all sorts of wildlife in the Hardisty area. Just ask the guys with trail cameras, you would be shocked. We all have a right to exist in this world, but soon we might need to address what we are sharing and different rules and regulations. Makes you think doesn't it?

One of our wonderful home care nurses was talking to me about our thrift shop and what a wonderful up-cycling facility it is.

She was telling her mom in Neilburg, Saskatchewan, and now a group of enterprising ladies there have opened up their own thrift shop called the Village Green Thrift Shop in Neilburg They are a vibrant group of ladies and she told me how they deal with shirts that they receive that have some unremovable stains on them.

They don't throw them out and don't cut them up for rags... no, no! These cool chicks sew these shirts into bags! You know plastic bags are not available, so imagine getting a shirt bag. You can re-use it, return it or cut it up for rags for your man. Talk about a great idea. Isn't it nice to have some positive news?

Hardisty had a wonderful ‘Come and go baby shower,’ on Sunday. It was for little Archer Shott, son to Kyla Toole and Anthony Shott, our New Years’ baby. It was hosted by Melinda Toole and Grandma Pam McKenzie.

Grandma Marg Shott said that it was so well attended from all age groups of ladies. She said the best part was all the comradery, the yummy snacks, and that she did not have to play any of the dorky games that used to be played at baby showers... haha.

Great Grandma Shirley McKenzie of Hardisty was a very honoured special guest. I was unable to attend, but I found a big piggy bank, at the thrift store that I will fill with coins, loonies and toonies, and deliver to the little man.

Congratulations little Archer.

Please remember to pick up your Community Calendars at the library. The Community Press did a bang up job creating them again this year and that is why it still only costs $10. We believe in shopping locally.

The library is getting ready for its Valentine decorating of cookies.

See the posters around town and an ad in the paper next week.

Check with our local Registry at Rustic Stars and you can get assistance with the paparazzi government "Affordability Program." It is a chance to receive $600 from the government.

You can also register for it on-line.

I am waiting to get some info on our kids skating at the arena and playing other sports.

Won't you please contact me? It is so hard to get info since our school closed.

Enjoy your week...

Valentine quote: "Age does not protect you from love, but love, to some extent, protects you from age." -Jeanne Moreau.

FARMLANDS FOR SALE BY TENDER Tenders are invited for the purchase of the following properties located immediately West of the Village of Forestburg on Highway 53. The properties are legally described as:

FIRST: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 15 TOWNSHIP 42 SECTION 4 QUARTER NORTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS Contains approximately 119 acres arable land, house (bungalow of 1,536 square feet, built in 1979), two x 2 car detached garages, one 45 x 70 quonset, 2 metal grain bins, 3 barns and dugout and 1 power line paying annual rental.

Access from Range Road 153.

SECOND: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 15 TOWNSHIP 42 SECTION 9 QUARTER SOUTH EAST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 0.028 OF A HECTARE (0.07 OF AN ACRE) MORE OR LESS TAKEN FOR RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CANADIAN NORTHERN WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY, AS SHOWN ON RAILWAY PLAN 5373AS EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL COAL, PETROLEUM AND VALUABLE STONE AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME AND ALSO EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL OTHER MINES AND MINERALS Approximately 134 acres arable land. Two power line towers paying annual rental. Access from Range Road 153.

THIRD: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 15 TOWNSHIP 42 SECTION 9 QUARTER NORTH EAST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: (A) 3.23 HECTARES (7.99 ACRES) MORE OR LESS TAKEN FOR RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CANADIAN NORTHERN WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY AS SHOWN ON RAILWAY PLAN 5373AS (B) ALL THAT PORTION WHICH LIES NORTH EAST OF THE NORTH EASTERLY LIMIT OF THE RAILWAY RIGHT OF WAY AS SHOWN ON RAILWAY PLAN 5373AS CONTAINING 34.5 HECTARES (85.24 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS Approximately 57 acres arable land. Two power line towers and 1 abandoned but not reclaimed surface lease site paying annual rental. No direct access to this property.

2023 property taxes will be paid in full by any successful purchaser without adjustment. No adjustment will be made for any surface lease/rental income received prior to closing date. Any successful purchaser will receive any/all future surface lease payments after closing date.

Tenders must be for the purchase of both SE 9-42-15 W4 and NE 9-42-15 W4 as there is no direct access to NE 9-42-15 W4.

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Weber Tender”, with tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to Andreassen Borth in trust for 5% of the total amount of the tender and must be delivered before 12:00 noon on February 10, 2023 to the offices of Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, 5014-50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, Alberta, T0B 2L0.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before March 10, 2023. The sellers and any successful purchaser will share the cost of GAP Title Insurance to complete the purchase. Any purchaser obtaining mortgage financing will be responsible for payment of Title Insurance required by their mortgage financing. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. Tenders will not be opened in public. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited to the owners. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

The owners reserve the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits received from any unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by regular mail.

The current tenant shall have the right of first refusal on any tender bid the owners are willing to accept.

For further information, or to arrange an appointment to view the subject property, please call Larry Weber at 780-884-1959.

The Community Press, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - Page 11

Success Starts EARLY! Kindergarten registration for fall 2023 opens February 1 Kindergarten programs are available at schools in: Bashaw Bawlf Camrose • Chester Ronning • Sifton (English & French) • Jack Stuart • Sifton Daysland

Forestburg Killam New Norway Round Hill Ryley Tofield • CW Sears Viking

Children who will be 5 years old by December 31, 2023 are eligible for Kindergarten.

Registration links are on our website (brsd.ab.ca).

BRSD is looking forward to serving Kindergarten students in the 2023-2024 school year.

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Burns Continued from Front maybe 20 years ago, “Why don’t you come out to me to Sedgewick for the July 1st parade and we will pipe together.”

He did, and says this went on for several years.

“And one year this big, tall, guy, with no hair, shows up from Forestburg, and he’s a piper.

And he’s got lungs on him like steel. Because playing with Doug I could not hear my bagpipes, and I’m standing right beside them!”

He said after that, the two of them, himself and Doug Brown, from Forestburg, would promise to ‘get together and practice.’ “Well, we didn’t, so we’d get play

together twice a year, and in all those years never had a practise.

“Then one year, this retired RCMP guy shows up with his moustache and his beard (referring to Ian Malcolm) and his sparkly eyes and he says ‘Some day I’m going to learn to play the bagpipes.”

Samm said, “I think Doug and I looked at each other and said “uh huh”. The next parade, this retired RCMP guy turns up again and says “I bought a chanter.” He says this continued for a year or so until Malcolm was playing the bagpipes.

“Then he and his wife Karen are donating space to host; a place where we can practise” He said now the group meets every Monday night, and has for the past three or

four years, to actually practice.

Out of that came the Battle River Pipes and Drums, which continues to grow.

In fact, Saturday evening members of the Ratte family, four women and three men, showed off their talents as the up and coming pipers and drummers, demonstrating how chanters are used to train for playing the pipes, and electric drums for training.

Samm said that kitting out a piper is not cheap, and announced that the club would be raising funds to help the Ratte family pipers get their gear, which he estimated would be around $1,000 to $1,300 per set of pipes.

Allan McColm and his wife Fran McColm gave the traditional toasts, “Tae the Lassies” from

Left: The Robbie Burns Allan and evening featured a few “Fae the Lad- performances from dies” from members of the Battle Fran.

River Pipes and Drums.

Allan called Right: A novel new sys- Sword and to mind Rob- tem of pulling a drum- T h i s t l e bie Burns’ stick piece determined H i g h l a n d love for the the price of your raffle D a n c e lassies, and ticket for a big-screen Group perTV on Saturday. there were formed, quite a few lassies over with a performance of the his short life, with hu- Battle River Pipes and mour, calling for all the Drums in between every men present to raise a two dances. glass “Tae the Lassies.”

Megan Hampshire Fran chose to tell a game a poetry reading, story, and the audience relating one of Burns’ will never know for cer- poems. tain if she actually The program finished thought she lost the last with a drum performance page of her story, or from just the drums in whether she used some the band, something comic effect. She in- they’ve started fairly restructed the ladies pres- cently, said emcee Dan ent to life a glass ‘Fae the Fee, but which has beLaddies.” come very popular. The A toast to Robert Burns performance was led by followed, given by Jim Drum Sergeant Hobie Storch.

Campbell.

Four members of the Then the evening

moved back into fellowship mode, with draws, more performances from the band, and a dance featuring Fraid Knot. Or a Ceilidh, as it’s referred to in the Gaelic.

No local Robbie Burns night would be complete without the Bonnie Knees contest.

The evening ended with bagpipe battles, some friendly competition between pipers, made more bold, perhaps, with a wee taste of Scotch whiskey, and sounding better, perhaps for the same reason?

Either way, this annual event didn’t fail to provide elegance, a taste of Scottish Culture, a tribute to a fine poet, and plenty of music and fun.

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTOS

Clockwise from top left: Members of the Ratte family, some of whom performed dinner music as the Ratte Quartet, have recently joined the Battle River Pipes and Drums, with five learning pipes and two learning drums. The family shared the process of learning to play the bagpipes using chanters, and electric drums.

Right: The Drummers Call drum performance led by Hobie Campbell was very popular with Saturdayʼs crowd. Bottom right: Highland dancing performances from the Sword & Thistle Highland Dance Group.

The Community Press, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - Page 13

25th Annual F.I.R.S.T. (Flagstaff’s Informed Response Sharing Team)

SUPPER & AUCTION

Saturday February 4th, 2023 Sedgewick Community Hall

Doors Open at 5PM. Supper 5:3 PM. Auction 6:30 PM. Cost: $30 Per Person. Tickets Available at FFCS Office in Killam. Phone 780-385-3976 LIVE ACTION ITEMS: • Handcrafted Birdhouse - John Spray • 12 Inch Brushless Chainsaw, Battery Included - MANTL • Dinner for 10 - Holbies Glass & Prairie Boy Spice Company • Handcrafted Stool, Ladder - John Spray • John Deere Bicycle - JJDK Adventures • Picnic Table for Two - Allen & Ang Dietz • Mystery Item - FIRST SILENT AUCTION ITEMS:

• Mastercraft Waterproof Spotlight - Chris’s Waterwell Servicing Ltd. • WW Cookbook - Lynne Jenkinson. • Canada themed Gifts - Battle River-Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek. • Alpaca Mitten and Socks - Battle River Alpacas. • 2 Ton Jack Stands - Chris’s Waterwell Servicing Ltd. • AVON Gifts - Lynne Jenkinson. • Bushnell Golf Phantom 2 GPS Range Finder with Magnetic Mount - RTS Diesel Repair & Parts Ltd. • Charcuterie Board Gift Set - Key Accounting Solutions Daysland. • $100 Gift Certificate to be used for Pool or Arena Rentals, Swimming Lessons, or Aquatic Programming at Killam Agriplex - Town of Killam. • XXL Hoodie - MANTL. • $25 Gift Certificate - Kong Pizza. • $100 Gift Certificate to be used for Pool or Arena Rentals, Swimming Lessons, or Aquatic Programming at Killam Agriplex - Town of Killam. • Children’s Play Gift Basket - Killam Home Hardware. • 10 pounds of T-Bone Steak - Heisler General Store. • Pamper Yourself Gift Basket - Tee & Co. Salon.

•Medium Jacket - Dill’s Plumbing & Heating Ltd. • Set of Collectible John Deere Glasses - Friend of FIRST. • Set of 2 Spice Rubs - Prairie Boy Spice Company. • Two Tickets to an Oilers Game Guardian Drugs Killam. • Handcrafted Gun Pen - Handcrafted by Cecil Davidson. • $50 Gift Certificate - OT Sports Lounge. • Classic Lash Set ($90 Value) - The Glam Shack Salon & Boutique. • Collectible Coins: $50 Eagle Coin and $20 Bugs Bunny Coin - Doug Muirhead. • $25 Gift Certificate - Stop Spot Restaurant Killam. • $20 Gift Certificate - A-1 Restaurant Killam. • Gift Certificate for an Oil Change for a Car or Light Truck - Killam Tire & Mechanical. • Set of 2 Spice Rubs - Prairie Boy Spice Company. • $20 Bugs Bunny Coin - Doug Muirhead. • Handcrafted Collectible Spoon - Handcrafted by Cecil Davidson. • Case of Oil – Forestburg UFA. • Drinking Gift Set – Many Horses Saloon, Forestburg. • Horses Grazing Photo – Josef Hartung. • Firepit Party Pack – Zettel & Company. • Tote Bag and Agenda – Battle River Ironworks. • Holiday Gift Basket – Rustic Stars, Hardisty. • Mary Kay Satin Hands package – Marlene Simpson. • 3 Storey Wooden Dollhouse – Bergum's Oilfield Services Ltd. • Indoor Smokeless BBQ Grill – Crafty Creations Killam. • 12 Volt Heated Blanket – Dr. Brian J. Rudosky Family Dentistry. • YETI Cooler – Trudy and Maynard Neufeld. • Quillow and Polar Tumbler Packages – Dale Wold. • Induction Cooktop – Mel, Mabel, & Danica Thompson. • Pamper Yourself Gift Basket – Budding Ideas & Paw Prints. • Quillow and Polar Tumbler Package – Dale Wold. • 3 Month Membership ($180 Value) – S&M Fitness Killam. • Gift Certificate for Sandwhich Platter – Subway Killam.

SPONSORS SO FAR:

• Battle River Implements - Diamond. • Gibson Energy - Diamond. • Inter Pipeline - Platinum. • Flagstaff County - Platinum. • Aksel Birkjar Platinum. • The Community Press - Gold (in kind) • Richardson Pioneer - Gold. • Killam Lions Club - Silver. • Westland Insurance Forestburg & Daysland - Silver. • Rocky Mountain Equipment Killam - Silver. • Brian & Sandra Moore - Silver. • Alliance Seed Cleaning Plant - Silver.

• Town of Daysland - Silver. • Hardisty Agricultural Society - Silver. • Anonymous - Silver. • JJDK Adventure - Silver. • Heisler Royal Purple #115 - Bronze • Lynne Jenkinson & Austin Hanson - Bronze. • Poplar Grove Farms - Bronze. • Vision Credit Union - Alliance, Daysland, Killam, and Sedgewick - Bronze.

• Andreassen Borth Barristers & Solicitors - Bronze. • Ball Family Dental - Bronze. • Campbell McLennan Chrysler - Bronze. • Coutts Home Hardware - Bronze.

• Sedgewick Land & Insurance and S. James Agencies - Bronze. • Neil & Lilyon Lunty - Bronze. • Battle River Railway - Bronze. • Spruce View Angus - Bronze.

• Galahad Agricultural Society - Bronze. • Galahad Lions Club - Bronze. • Jim & Mel Hampshire - Bronze. • Dagwoods Auto & Diesel - Cash Donation.

• Bromby Welding - Cash Donation. • Great Northern Grain - Cash Donation. • Killam Feed & Farm Supply - Cash Donation. • Big Knife Flooring - Cash Donation.

• Doug Webb - Cash Donation. • Forestburg Recycling & Bottle Depot - Cash Donation. • Losness Insurance Agencies Ltd, Lougheed - Cash Donation.

Leading Sponsors: CFCW & New Country 98.1 (in-kind)

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January 2023 Meetings

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Notice of Publice Hearing LAND USE BYLAW Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 200, Sections 230, 606 and 692 of Flagstaff County hereby gives notice of its intention to adopt:

Bylaw 01/23 Flagstaff County Land Use Bylaw The purpose of this bylaw is to repeal and replace existing Flagstaff County 09/18 and approve a new Land Use Bylaw.

MANY CHANGES have been made in the proposed Land Use Bylaw which may have an effect on some individuals. Some of these changes include: • Expanded and updated list of definitions • Insertion of a new section related to subdivision to provide a transparent overview of the existing subdivision process and conform with amendments to the Municipal Government Act • Updates to the Enforcement section to align the LUB with existing County bylaws and to reflect advice from the County’s solicitors • Revisions to the lists of Permitted and Discretionary Uses within the existing Land Use Districts to reclassify uses with the potential to create offsite impacts or land use conflicts from the Permitted Use category to the Discretionary Use category • New Development Permit requirement for cannabis retail sales establishments • Changes to the Land Use Districts Maps THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 606 and 692 of the Municipal Government Act a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw will be held:

9:00 AM | 8 February 2023 Flagstaff County Office | 12435 Twp. Road 442 Sedgewick, AB AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a verbal or written representation may do so at the hearing, or by providing the representation to the County’s Chief Administrative Officer before 12:00 p.m. on February 2, 2023.

It would be beneficial for individuals to provide advance notice to Flagstaff County at 780.384-4100 of their intention to make a presentation at the hearing.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT, a copy of the proposed Bylaw will be posted at www.flagstaff.ab.ca for review and may be inspected at the Flagstaff County office during normal business hours.

To obtain more information regarding the proposed changes, please contact: Rosemary Hoyland | Development Officer, Flagstaff County | Phone: 780.384.4102 Jane Dauphinee | Principal / Senior Planner, Municipal Planning Services | Phone 780.486.1991

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BRCF assists with fund to support local pandemic recovery The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, together with the Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Centraide Canada, announced that the application process for the Community Services Recovery Fund is open.

Community foundations, including Battle River Community Foundation, are managing the application process alongside the Canadian Red Cross and local United Ways to reach a broad and diverse range of community service organizations, such as charities, non-profits, and Indigenous governing bodies.

The Community Services Recovery Fund is a historic one-time investment of $400 million that will help community service organizations to adapt, to modernize and to be better equipped to improve the efficacy, accessibility, and sustainability of the community services that they provide, so they can continue to support communities across Canada through the pandemic recovery and beyond.

“The Government is supporting the long-term COVID19 pandemic recovery in communities across Canada through this historic fund. This transformational investment with the National Funders supports a more inclusive model of economic growth that creates opportunities at the community level.’

“The Community Services Recovery Fund will strengthen the ability of community service organizations, including charities, non-profits and, Indigenous governing bodies, to deliver services and resources

Battle River Community Foundation Chairman, Kevin Gurr at an open house event held in Killam last June. where they will have the most impact,” stated Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould.

Community service organizations are at the forefront of addressing communities’ needs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the early phases of the pandemic, they have struggled with increased demand for their services, reduced revenues, declines in charitable giving due to the rising cost of living, and a greater need to make use of digital tools.

Many are struggling to recover and adapt their services to the changing needs of east central Alberta.

Battle River Community Foundation Chairman, Kevin

Gurr, explained through this Fund, the Foundation will support projects for a variety of community service organizations that invest in their internal systems and processes, making them more resilient in the future.

Applications for funding can be submitted now until Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Organizations are encouraged to complete the interactive quiz to determine where and how to apply.

Additional information and resources, including an applicant guide, can be found on the Community Services Recovery Fund website. For more information, visit the National Funders’ Community Services Recovery Fund website at www.communityservicesrecoveryfund.ca.

If interested in attending the course, please contact Agricultural Fieldman Nick Dunn via email at ndunn@flagstaff.ab.ca or by phone at 780-390-0342

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Sabres maintain hold on second place in ECSHL Leslie Cholowsky Editor

It was a busy weekend in the East Central Senior Hockey League, with three games on Friday and two games on Monday.

Friday saw the Forestburg Flyers play host to the Provost Combines, with the Combines coming out ahead 6-2 on the night.

Forestburg got an early lead when Dallas Bergstrom scored the first goal, from Carson Weins, to make it 1-0, but the Combines came right back with one goal, then another, for a 2-1 lead heading into the second period.

In the second, Provost scored a power play goal to go ahead 3-1.

Forestburg’s Ben Roth scored on another power play, unassisted, to make it a close 3-2 heading into the final period of play.

Another power play put the Combines ahead 4-2, then two more goals in the third put the final at 6-2

for Provost.

It was a rough night, with both teams spending time in the penalty box.

Also on Friday night, the Oyen Eagles and Coronation Royals met in Consort, with a 5-1 win for the Eagles, who remain in first place overall.

The Hughenden Jets travelled to Stettler on Friday to take on the Imperials, coming away with a 6-4 win.

Stettler took an early lead in the first, but a power play goal from Kelly Piecharka, assisted by Ryley Johnson and Jesse Damberger, tied it up 1-1.

Johnson powered up on two more power plays in the second period for a hat trick and 3-1 lead, before Stettler scored, short handed, to make it 3-2.

Not for long, however, with Brennan Anholt answering for the Jets, from Johnson, to make it 4-2, then Braden Crone widening the lead

with a goal assisted by Piecharka and Damberger.

In the final period Brady Johnson scored a power play goal, from Anholt and Cody Johnson to make it 62 lead for the Jets. Stettler scored a couple more in the period for a 6-4 Jets final.

Sedgewick headed out to Delburne on Saturday, coming away with a 3-2 win.

Delburne got on the scoreboard in the first period with two goals, before the Sabres Chase Schatschneider tipped one in, from Clay Lang and Dean Brodie, to make it 2-1 for the Outlaws at the end of the first.

Lang tied it up in the second period with a goal from Schatschneider and Curtis McKinlay, then Kyle Sanders put the Sabres ahead with a

goal from Nick Dunn.

There was no scoring in the third for a 3-2 final for Sedgewick.

The final game on Saturday saw the Provost head to Irma to take on the Aces, who dealt them a 3-2 loss.

With just a few weeks left in the regular season, Saturday will see Irma heading to Sedgewick, Forestburg heading to Delburne, and the Jets hosting the Stettler Imperials, all hoping to put a few more points under their belts.

With Oyen and Sedgewick in the top two spots, in third place is the Provost Combines, with Irma in fourth. Stettler and Hughenden are tied for fifth place just a point back from Irma, then it is Delburne in seventh, and Coronation and Forestburg tied for eighth.

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Family and friends of young man who died tragically continue to support each other in their grieving process Leslie Cholowsky Editor

When Jake Lazarick of Killam tragically lost his life in a vehicle accident this past July just days after his 16th birthday, he left behind a heartbroken family and close friends.

Despite her own loss, Jake’s mother Marcy found the strength to participate in a candlelight vigil for her son, where she encouraged others to talk about him, to keep him alive in their hearts through their memories and stories. “She said don’t stop talking to me about Jake,” says Janine Eckstrand.

Eckstrand is the mom of one of Lazarick’s closest friends, his girlfriend, Sadie. She says that Jake’s tragic death didn’t just touch the Lazarick family. “It touches the whole community.” She says her daughter was one of a few close friends she’s dubbed, “The Jake Group.”

This summer, she tried to think of something she could do for her daughter and Jake’s other friends to support them through their grief. She talked to the parents of other friends.

“We wanted to do something to help, especially before school started up again.”

Kevin Sakaluk, parent of another close friend of Jake’s, Cameron Sakaluk, is a pure stock racer, as is Cameron, and they all ended up organizing a special event that ran in early September, at the Edmonton International Raceway (EIR).

“We called it the Race for Jake.”

Eckstrand set up orders for special purple t-shirts made by Main Street Medley that say on the front, “Drive Safe. Someone Loves you,” and on the sleeve, “In memory of Jake Lazarick.”

The EIR was all in, designating a special section of the stands just for the group, printing special tickets, and even handing out purple wristbands. “Jake’s favourite colour.”

Eckstrand says that Cameron and his dad race at the Speedway in the Pure Stock.

“They surprised us all, that day

Cameron’s car, too, had been painted purple, and had Jake’s #12 on it.”

Cameron came in first place on his first race, then third, to come in third overall for the day.

The two Sakaluks then invited their friends into the pits for a tour, and even took some out on the track for a ride after the racing was done.

Eckstrand says, “Cameron talked to the crowd about Jake before the race; he did so well.” Over 40 people came out to the event, including Jake’s family members.

“It’s been really tough for everyone,” Eckstrand says. “It’s brought the parents together to support our kids through their grief.”

Eckstrand says some of the teens are participating in counselling to get them

past the loss of their good friend.

She says tributes to Jake’s memory continue to be made in the community, with the Battle River Knights soon retiring his #12 jersey number; also for each member of the BRK a sticker was made for their helmet in Jake’s memory.

Eckstrand says she’s glad to see that there are lots of different ways that Jake is being remembered.

She knows that her daughter and his other friends have suffered with the loss along with Jake’s family, and the start of school was rough.

Eckstrand says that they continue to miss their friend, and she hopes that her and the other families, along with the community, can continue to support them all through the loss as the days go

by.

“The ways in which our community continues to find ways to come together to recognize and honour my son are truly inspiring,” says Marcy Lazarick.

“It is humbling to witness so much kindness. Jake’s friend group and their families, the hockey community, and the school have all been incredibly supportive of me and my boys.

“I know that Jake would be so proud to see how his friends have come together to help each other out. That is a true testament to who he was.”

She says that BRK’s Minor Hockey Weekend coming up this weekend will feature a combined co-ed U18 game where the 50/50 proceeds will go to the Jake Lazarick Scholarship fund.

Wild Rose Co-op ‘Good Buy to Hunger’ helps Flagstaff Food Bank

The Wild Rose Co-operative Associationʼs 2022 Good Buy for Hunger program raised $22,016.66 for the Flagstaff Food Bank. The program is available at the Camrose Food Store, Killam Food Store, and Sedgewick Food Store, with customers purchasing pre-made bags that go directly to the food bank. The Co-op matches up to $16,000 of those donations, and with what was raised in Killam and Sedgewick Food Stores, along with the matching funds, this was the total amount for our local food bank. Above, Killamʼs LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO Store Manager Raymond and Assistant Manager Ken (right) present the cheque to Sue Freadrich, representing the Food Bank.

The Community Press, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - Page 19

FAITH COLUMN: Let’s increase theFORGET competition LEST WE

One of the things that I have enjoyed doing over the years is to gather and collect quotes and short stories. Many of these stories relate to situations and specific times in our lives and in our society.

I came across one recently which featured a conversation between a young child and a senior gentleman. The little child said “Tell me sir, in which field could I make a great career.”

The senior gentleman smiled at the youngster and said, “Be a good human being. There is a lot of opportunity in this area, and very little competition.”

Well Really?!

God’s book to us called the Bible in Luke 6:31 records the words of Jesus as he instructs His listeners regarding their conduct toward those who they rub shoulders with and says “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

This is tremendous advice. Being a kind and generous person may not always be the most popular thing to do, but it definitely the most rewarding!

There is a great feeling of satisfaction that comes when we are able to do things for others, when we are able to do random

acts of kindness, when we are able to help those who may be less fortunate than we are or when we are able to lend a helping hand to someone who is in need.

Being a good human being is not “old fashioned!” It may have faded somewhat from its importance in certain realms of people, but it is still just as important and necessary in our society today as it was in “Grandpa’s day.”

Let’s increase the competition!

Pastor Ben Kellert Killam Pentecostal Church

Thunderstars participate in U7 hockey tournament in Viking over weekend

OBITUARIES Joseph ‘Armand’ Robert Caouette

April 22, 1936 January 15, 2023 Joseph "Armand" Robert Caouette of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Daysland, Alberta, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the age of 86 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his children Doris (Gerry) Lorenz of Edmonton, Gladys (Richard) Fankhanel of Calgary, and Edna (Richard Martin) Caouette of Red Deer; six grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and siblings Roger (Rachel) Caouette of St. Albert, Gene Caouette of Ponoka, Irene Lamb of B.C., Lucienne Cyr of Sherwood Park, and Lawrence Caou-

Killam & Forestburg Baptist Church Pastor: David Tonner (Lead) Phone: Killam: 780 385-3607

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The Viking Gas Kings #2 team faced off against the Thunderstars at the U7 tournament in Viking last Saturday. There was plenty of hockey action between the two teams, with Viking in blue jerseys and the Thunderstars in white.

Worship – 9:00 AM www.killambaptistchurch.ca www.forestburgbaptist.ca

January 24, 2023, at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church with Father Kris Schmidt as celebrant.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Armand's memory may be made to The Bethany Group, or to a charity of one's choice.

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ette of B.C. Armand was predeceased by his first wife Margaret; wife Therese Caouette; parents Henry and Dora Caouette; greatgrandson Maison Germaine; sisters Yvonne Caouette and Jeanette Ouellette; sister-in-law Marilynn Caouette; and brothers-in-law Cliff Cyr, Bert Ouellette, and Wymand Lamb.

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MINOR HOCKEY REPORT

Big 39-save performance for Jacobsen 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 (5-6-0) beat Battle River (0-12-0) 9-1 at Killam Arena on Sunday. BR’s goal was scored

by Destiny Schmutz, assisted by Makenzie Muirhead and Callie O’Hare.

Jets scorers were; Sutton Jones (2g 2a), Callie Prost (2g 1a), Lily Nguyen (1g 2a), Maris Amundson (1g 2a), Reanna Pentland (1g 1a), Dallas Holte (1g 1a), Holly Motley (1g 1a), Harper Pearson (1a), and Leena Kim (1a). Sarah Mackie got the win in goal.

Battle River U13 Female Knights (4-64) dropped a 9-2 game on the road on Saturday against Lakeland. Brittyn Zentner and Evelyn Hampshire scored for BR. Emersyn Price picked up an assist. BR travelled to Lloydminster on Sunday and tied the home team 2-2.

Abby Galletly scored twice and Abby Rancier got an assist. Brielle Winter made 21 saves between the pipes.

Battle River U15 Female Knights (7-22) beat Lloydminster 10-1 on Saturday at Killam Arena. Cabrie Tanton scored four in a 6-point game and Emma Galletly also scored four goals. Other scorers were; Erika Zimmer (1g 2a), Danica Boger (1g 1a), Avery Dolany (2a), and Keeley Sorken (2a). Maddison Eckstrand got the win in goal.

Battle River U18 Female Knights (6-60) shutout Lloydminster 5-0 on Satur-

day at Sedgewick Rec. Centre. Caylin Brumwell had a four point game (2g 2a). Other scorers were: Rylee Zimmel (1g 1a), Adia Durie (1g), Breanna Anderson (1g), Paige Zimmer (1a), Sydney Bullee (1a), Alyssa Zimmer (1a), and Bailey Djos (1a). Abby Krys got the shutout, making 26 saves.

Hughenden boys U11 Jets dropped an 11-4 home game against Consort on Friday. The game was tied 2-2 midway though the second period before the visitors connected nine times. Grady Anhorn scored twice, with singles to Laine Ference and Myer Bomersback.

Assists went to; Reid Walters (2a), Ryan Carson, and Emmett Peacock.

Hughenden U13 Jets (12-5-3) dropped a 4-3 game on Friday at Provost. Down 2-0, Jets fought back to tie then lost the lead and then came to within a goal with only 57 seconds remaining. Mason Larson scored twice in a three point game. Trusten Dyck (1g 1a) and Jaxon Sayer (1a) also got on the scoresheet. On Saturday, Jets travelled to Cold Lake and skated home with a 6-2 win. Mason Larson had another 3-point game (2g).

Quinn Holte also scored twice. Others getting on the scoresheet were; Alex Ference (2a), Trusten Dyck (1g), Jaxon Sayer (1g), Brynn Chisan (1a), and Zane Peacock (1a). Sadie Hunter saved 33 shots for a .943 save percentage game.

Thunderstars U11 (6-5-1) dropped a 7-4 game in Red Deer on Saturday.

Drake Miller scored twice (2g 1a) and Jules Forster and Brilyn Ponto also connected.

Battle River U11 defeated Ponoka on the road on Sunday 9-8 led by Hudson Sparrow’s six-goal game. Other scorers

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Kobi Lefsrud scored twice and Branston Freadrich and Porter Lang each had a goal and two assists. Other scorers were; Ethan Clark (1g 1a), Cade Schatschneider (1g), Anson Helperl (1a), Cooper Bahm (1a), and Hunter Sullivan (1a). Lincoln Muirhead made 46 saves for a .958 save percentage game.

Battle River U18T3S (4-4-2) won a road game at Lacombe on Saturday 5-3.

Lucas Docksteader (1g 1a), Dierk Fuder (1g 1a), Skylar Wallner, Blake Fuder and Ethan Johannesson scored for BR. Brody Wallner picked up an assist.

Tucker Jacobsen made 39 saves for the win and a .929 save percentage game.

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Battle River U13 (8-1-2) won a 5-3 game against Lacombe at the Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre on Saturday.

Alexander Morken had a hat trick (3g 1a). Also scoring were; Hudson Sparrow (AP) and Duncan Kueber. Assists went to; Jacob Kinzer (AP), Miikka Schmidt-Teigen, and Karter Freadrich.

Connor Porter got the win in goal.

Battle River U15 (3-8-1) won a road game at Maskwacis on Saturday 8-2.

Beckett Thomson had a hat trick (3g 1a).

Other scorers were; Jaxon Clark (1g 2a), Griffin Thomson (1g 2a), Xavier Arndt (1g 1a), Mason Lewis (1g), Easton Freadrich (1g), Liam Muirhead (1a), Cody Kuilboer (1a), and Carver Wesley (1a). Karsen Oliver made 47 saves for a .959 save percentage game. On Sunday BR hosted Blackfalds at Sedgewick and beat the visitors 6-2, led by Griffin Thomson’s 5-goal game (2g 3a). Other scorers were; Jaxon Clark (2g 2a), Beckett Thomson (1g 3a), Easton Freadrich (1g 1a), Mason Lewis (1a), and Cody Kuilboer (1a). Karsen Oliver made 35 saves for the win.

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Sedgewick bowlers new and old leave no pins standing age. Ruth Lucki bowled a turkey and Marilyn Patten bowled a TV shot.

Sedgewick Mixed Bowling struck down pins from Tuesday, Jan. 17 to Thursday, Jan. 19.

On the ladies’ side: Nicole Nychuporuk bowled the high single of 229 and Karen Keogh bowled the high triple of 546. Verna Erickson has the high average of 182.

On the men’s side: Daren Lien scored the high single of 271 and the high triple of 731. Garry Klein still has the high average at 209.

The team high single of 179 points above average was scored by Water Buffalo as well as the high triple of 145 points above average. The 4-D’s and the Lucky Strikers are still tied for the lead, with the same score of 62 points apiece.

The bowlers of the week were Nicole Nychuporuk, with 100 points above average, and Craig Russel, with 72 points above average. Daryl Johnson bowled three spares in a row, Jack DeRoo bowled four, and Karen Keogh bowled seven. Bill Rose, Jim Spiller, Curtis Johnson, Daren Lien, Nicole Nychuporuk, and Brent Snethun bowled turkeys while Garry Klein bowled four strikes in a row. Bill Rose got a TV shot.

Sedgewick Seniors commanded the alley on Tuesday, Jan. 17 and Wednesday, Jan. 18.

On the ladies’ side: Sheila Tanton bowled the high single of 219 and Verna Erickson bowled the high triple of 621.

Tanton has the high average at 174.

On the men’s side: Garry Klein scored the high single of 259 and the high triple of 700. Klein has the high average at 223.

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The YBC rolled through on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

For the Bowlasaurus Boys Harrison Eckstrand bowled the high single of 88 and the high double of 160. Leyton Loeppky and Harrison Eckstrand both have the high average of 77.

For the Bowlasaurus Girls Kenna Bruce bowled the high single of 69 and the high double of 131. Bruce has the high average of 68.

For the Bantam Girls Jeana Smith bowled the high single of 113 and the high triple of 318. Smith has the high average of 101.

For the Bantam Boys Greyson Eckstrand bowled the high single of 52 and the high triple of 120. Jaxen Loeppky has the high average sitting at 72.

For the Junior Boys Thomas Bruce had the high single of 119, high triple of 333, and holds the high average of 92.

Willow Odegard had the top scores for the Junior Girls, with a single of 166, triple of 448, and average of 130.

Sedgewick Ladies Afternoon Bowling also wreaked havoc at the alley on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Ruth Lucki bowled the high single of 542 and Verna Erickson bowled the high triple of 607. Erickson has the high average of 181.

As for the teams, the Rolling Pins scored the high single of 131 and the Alley Oops scored the high triple of 241. However, the Bowling Bags still have the lead with 57 points.

The bowler of the week was Sandy Robinson, with 42 points above aver-

The team high single of 97 points above average was scored by Team Klein and the high triple of 220 points above average was scored by Team Wylie. Team Burden remains ahead, now with 71 points.

The bowlers of the week were Sheila Tanton, with 46 points above average, and Brian Rawluk, with 39 points above average. Sheila Tanton, Larry Burden, John Tiffinger, Verna Erickson,

and Brian Rawluk bowled three spares in a row, while Sheila Tanton bowled four in a row. John Tiffinger, Verna Erickson, Richard Erickson, and Garry Klein bowled turkeys.

There’s quite a few newer names that caused carnage down the alley. It’s nice to see so much quality competition.

Check in next week to see if the tie in mixed bowling stays for the second week in a row.

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Flagstaff Victim Services Unit presents first-ever ‘Local Hero Award’ to Tyson Armitage of Sedgewick Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Flagstaff Victim Services Coordinator Noreen Metz presented a brand new award arising from the 2022 #Flagstaff County #LocalHeroes2022 blue light campaign.

“We started this campaign because we saw, especially during that pandemic, that our first responders were suffering. They were suffering, and they were over worked, there were so many calls. People were isolated and sad and confused; it was just a really, really awful time for everybody.

“At the RCMP detachment, of course, I saw first-hand what our members were going through. Reaching out to other first responders, to fire departments and through the hospitals, I just started getting stories about what everyone was going through.”

She said at a board meeting three years ago the topic arose: “How do we show these first responders that we genuinely have their backs. That we see them; we hear them; we feel them, and we support them 110 per cent? How do we do that?”

She said that’s when the light it up blue campaign came up. “For the first year we had over 100 participants.

Everybody just jumped on board. We had houses in every single community lit up in blue.

“That was phenomenal.”

Then came the second year, and Metz says she wanted to build on the success of the first. “How can we show them more? How can we do more?” So that year the event encouraged community competition. “You could take the title of the greatest first responder supporter in Flagstaff County.” Again, all the blue was ‘all over the place,’.

With 2022 being the third year of the campaign, Metz says “This year, too, I

want to make it personal. How do we make it personal so that we can really recognize the depth of what these first responders go through? And so we came up with the local hero award.”

Everyone in the region was invited to nominate any first responder working within the region as their local hero by writing in and telling why they felt that individual was a hero to them.

Flagstaff Victim Services also introduced yard signs this year which said: “Our first responders are heroes.”

Metz says, “Those flew out. We ordered 100 and I think I have six left.”

On Friday, Jan. 20, in front of members of the Sedgewick Fire Department, as well as Corporal Jeremy Houle from the Killam RCMP Detachment, and Regional Fire Chief Derek Homme from FRESS, Metz presented the first Local Hero award.

First she said, “I just think it’s so unbelievably important that you guys know you have our whole entire hearts.

Our entire being are with you guys every single time you go out on a call.

“I hope, especially during that week, that you saw it. The you saw all the blue, and you saw all the signs, and you just felt the support. That was really really important.

“So when we started this, we just received this beautiful letter.”

Metz was referring to a nomination from not-quite-two-year-old Everly Armitage, written, of course, with the help of her mom Jessica. Her complete entry appears on the right.

Everly nominated her father, Tyson Armitage, who presently serves as Chief at the FRESS Sedgewick Station.

Metz read the letter, then presented Armitage with a framed copy, before presenting him with the first official Local Hero Award.

“It says: Presented to Tyson Armitage, in recognition of your bravery, courage,

Above: Flagstaff Victim Services Coordinator Noreen Metz, Jessica Armitage (with six-day-old baby daughter McKenna), Tyson Armitage (with daughter, and his nominee, Everly). Armitage received the first-annual Local Hero Award from the 2022 #LocalHeroes #FlagstaffCounty blue light campaign this past December.

and dedication you have shown our communities. Here is a person who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming circumstances.”

Metz added, “When we were honouring Tyson with this award, we also wanted to make sure to honour Everly, and Jessica. We know that being the person who holds their hearts, their story, and their pain when they get home: it’s huge, and they need our sup-

port as well.” She presented both with bouquets.

After accepting the award, Armitage said, “Obviously, any of the guys here could have got this as well. I don’t respond to any calls alone, and this could have gone to any of the guys here. It’s much appreciated, thank you.”

After the presentation, all gathered enjoyed a pizza dinner courtesy of Flagstaff VSU.

My Hero, My Daddy Hello, my name is Everly Armitage and I want to tell you a bit about the most important person in my life, my Daddy, Tyson Armitage.

My Daddy has been a volunteer Firefighter with the Sedgewick Fire Department for 12 years, holy smokes! The last three years he has been their Chief.

My Daddy is one of those guys that doesn’t ever want anything for helping somebody - he just does it because he knows it’s the right thing to do.

This winter my Daddy was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Service Medal for being such a good community helper - what an honour! I am really proud of Daddy, he earned it.

Since Daddy has medical training he is often on the front line at some tough medical calls. Sometimes Daddy hugs me extra tight when he comes home so I can remind him he did his best and I’m there for him. Silly Daddy can be hard on himself and always wants to do more - the whole Department actually does that; they can forget they’re doing really good at a really hard job.

Mommy is always a bit scared when his emergency call goes off, we don’t ever know where Daddy is going, or what he will be facing, but we know he must go; he needs to be there for his team and his community. Day or night, rain or shine, he will be there. He always drops whatever he is doing, and he goes.

It’s rarely ever an incident involving a stranger; it’s usually a neighbour, a coworker, someone’s friend, someone’s teammate - it’s somebody’s somebody, and Daddy never forgets that.

How lucky am I to live in place where my Daddy and volunteers just like him are always willing to just show up?!

Beyond being a fireman, my Daddy will help cut trees, move heavy furniture, help shingle, pull someone out of the ditch, squeegee basement floods, repair lights, and faucets.... Mom thinks sometimes he’s just trying to get away from her lots, but I know it’s because he just needs to go help! You can ask him, and he will be there!

We have lots of heroes in Flagstaff, but this one is mine, and I just want him to know how special he is to me. I appreciate him for all the he doesn, even when I forget to tell him.

And my Daddy will be even busier soon because I’m gonna be a big sister in January! We are so luck to have someone like him to look up to.

I love you Daddy, you’re my Hero.

Love, Everly

The Community Press, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - Page 27

Woman arrested

by Wetaskiwin RCMP after two people stabbed On Jan. 11, at approximately 9 p.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in Wetaskiwin.

When RCMP and EMS arrived on scene they located one male with stab wounds.

Several minutes later, RCMP received a report of a second stabbing incident in Wetaskiwin.

When RCMP arrived two additional victims were located.

Both victims were transported to hospital with serious injuries and are expected to recover.

After an investigation, it was determined that both incidents were related.

As a result of the investigation RCMP have charged 32-year-old male Sandy Brown, a resident of Maskwacis, with: • Aggravated assault (x2) • Failing to comply with release conditions.

Sandy Brown was remanded in court with his next court appearance set for Feb. 2, 2at Wetaskiwin Provincial Court

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