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Interview with with Alberta Premier Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Danielle Smith Premierspeaks speakswith withLegislative Legislative Reporter George Premier Reporter George Lee Lee about matters important rural Albertans about matters important to ruraltoAlbertans

Alberta’s rural heartland will continue to inform the UCP agenda in 2025, Premier Danielle Smith said in a year-end interview aimed at audiences beyond Calgary and Edmonton.

Health care, public safety and housing for seniors are among the issues that small-town, small-city, and countryside Alberta can expect continued progress on, she told George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter and Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association's legislative reporter.

Edited for flow and clarity, the full yearend interview with the premier follows.

George Lee: Good day, Madam Premier.

It’s nice to connect with you.

You and your party have completed a busy year, with about two dozen UCP bills making it to the floor of the legislative assembly and being passed into law.

So as you look back on 2024, how would you describe the approach you’ve taken in advancing your agenda and serving Albertans?

Premier Smith: Yes, it is nice to connect.

And yes, it has been a busy year.

We went into the election talking about key issues that my caucus had identified, like affordability, jobs and the economy, and making sure we have enough people to fill the growing demand for new workers. We had to deal with the significant and growing issues of public safety and mental health, and we also had to reform the health-care system and stand up to Ottawa.

So those have been my guiding principles for my first two years on the job.

Lee: Starting with affordability, jobs and the economy, what have you and your government accomplished?

Premier Smith: We’ve introduced major affordability initiatives. Over the past three years, some $6.5 billion has been spent on helping people with everything from electricity prices through to a fuel tax reprieve through to subsidized childcare, low-income transit passes, food bank grants and discounts for seniors.

It's just remarkable to see the number of people who have come here and who keep coming because there are so many great jobs. Yes, there’s a higher level of unemployment because when people arrive and they're looking for work; there's always a lag time. But the economy keeps

building and keeps creating incredible numbers of new opportunities.

Our construction sector is booming, up 35 per cent year-over-year, including an increase in home construction. We keep hearing multi-billion-dollar announcements, like those from the Industrial Heartland area, all the way to De Havilland and their development of water bombers in Calgary.

So we're pleased about what's happening there.

Lee: Albertans are still experiencing that lag and other economic challenges.

What do you see coming to fruition in 2025 that will help catch things up to the positives in the economy?

Premier Smith: We constantly have new projects that are being updated and announced. And one of our most effective ways of getting to the finish line on those is with our Investment and Growth Fund.

We like that program, especially, because it has allowed us to announce things in rural Alberta and elsewhere.

We're getting concerned that there's only so many houses that can be built and so many jobs that can be created, and that we're getting overwhelmed by the number of newcomers over the last three years. That’s why we've gone to our federal counterpart to allow us to have more control, so that we can identify economic migrants who fit into the jobs that we need and so we can get a handle on the overall number of people coming into the country through various streams. Because it's overwhelming not just us but all the provinces.

We’re worried that we're out of balance and that it's going to start impacting Albertans.

We want to continue to be a destination point for economic migrants because that's a mutually beneficial relationship. If we can have a pathway for someone to become a citizen and fill a job gap, that's perfect.

But we’re very concerned that the numbers of international students, temporary foreign workers and asylum seekers are just too much for the country to handle.

And we've been telling the federal government that.

Lee: Let’s shift to that part of your agenda, then - Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa.

Premier Smith: Standing up to Ottawa; I could talk about that all day long.

We’re pushing them out of our lane so that we align on a 2050 target for carbon reductions, but we don't want them to do anything that will impair investment in electricity or oil and gas production, or any of the other things that we feel that they shouldn't be doing.

So we're going to continue those fights as well.

Lee: There’s been movement in Ottawa in the shift of the Clean Electricity Regulations net-zero target year to 2050 from 2035, matching Alberta. Why don’t you support the federal government on that?

Premier Smith: The Constitution describes federal powers and provincial powers. If I were to say, I'm going to start my own Alberta currency in 2035, and then they came back and said you can't do that, that's unconstitutional. And I said OK, I'll wait until 2050 to set up my own currency.

That isn't the right answer. We're not allowed to set up our own currency. It's in the Constitution, that's a federal power.

That's what we're trying to argue. You stay in your lane and we'll stay in ours.

And so it doesn't matter that they are aligning with where we intend to get to anyway by 2050. What matters is we're the ones who get to decide what that pathway looks like, not them.

We’re glad that they're not intending to put punitive new actions in prematurely, but it’s still not their jurisdiction. So we’re going to keep fighting them on that.

Lee: Public safety is among the priorities you’ve mentioned. That’s a huge issue in rural Alberta, especially as it relates to high crime rates and policing shortages.

Premier Smith: We’ve empowered our sheriffs and continued to roll out new teams, and we've got a couple more teams to come to deal with the border and with fentanyl and with shutting down drug houses.

We’ve heard loud and clear from rural Alberta that they need more hands on deck, and we've been delivering on that.

The same with our mental health and addiction work. We know that you aren't going to solve this problem just by addressing the supply side. You've got to address demand. We've got to make sure fewer people are getting addicted and

staying in addiction.

So we've got a strategy we've been rolling out in rural Alberta, with our corrections facilities that have therapeutic living units, and our recovery communities in Red Deer, Lethbridge and Gunne.

We've got several more coming, including on First Nations, that will create 1,000 new beds dedicated to treatment for mental health and addiction.

Lee: Is it the government’s goal to replace the RCMP in Alberta?

Premier Smith: That’s going to be very much up to the RCMP. The RCMP have not lived up to their obligation to us. We have contracted for 1,911 officers, and at any given time, we're down by 400. We can't let rural Alberta go without policing.

If the RCMP can’t find the personnel to fill those seats, we're going to. We’re going recruit sheriffs, train them up to the level where they can be deployed as police officers, and we're going to do the job.

And we've done that with our Fugitive Apprehension Sheriffs Support Team and with our Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods unit. SCAN has investigated more than 9,500 properties in 126 communities that have been issued safety orders.

We've got north and south surveillance teams in place to support communities, and now there are these border and fentanyl teams we want to put in place.

We want rural Albertans to feel safe.

That's the number one goal.

And perhaps if the RCMP is able to meet their obligation to us, then we'll see more officers from them. But we can't wait. We have to make sure that we're filling that gap, and that's what we're doing.

Lee: Tell us more about the border initiative.

Premier Smith: It’s going to be very important. We're dispatching 51 sheriffs to the border with sniffer dogs and commercial vehicle inspection teams and drones.

We’ll establish a two-kilometre-wide zone to catch people going both in and out, because we know there's a problem with gun smuggling, human trafficking, fentanyl smuggling. We also want to make sure that we're not causing problems from here with any organized crime or gang activity crossing the border.

We’ve been very pleased, by the way, to get feedback already from landowners along the border offering their help.

The Weekly Review, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - Page 3 Lee: Policing relates directly to the government’s relationship with the two associations representing municipalities in Alberta — Rural Municipalities of Alberta and Alberta Municipalities. A common complaint from them in 2024 has been that the province does not consult with them enough when it comes to legislation directly affecting their member municipalities. How do you respond to that?

Premier Smith: We were very unhappy when the federal government came in and inked side deals with a couple of municipalities on housing.

We've got a big problem with housing affordability. What we perceived is that the federal government was picking winners and losers, and when you've got a province with 320 municipalities, and only four or five contracts are signed, that makes a lot of losers.

So we looked at what they were doing in Quebec. The reason Quebec announced a $900 million partnership with the federal government is that they have a law that says you can't do a workaround. If you want to have dollars flow through, you have to go through us, and that’s so the province can use its partnerships with municipalities to make sure that communities are treated fairly.

How was a small community supposed to have any leverage in trying to put their issues on the radar screen of the federal government? That's part of the reason why so many are left out.

We treat our municipalities fairly. We have a local government fiscal framework, and we made sure every single municipality was no worse off under the new formula than under the old one.

We also have processes in place to hear different pressures and be able to do different grants. The feds don't have that, so they should be working with us to use the network that we have to ensure the dollars get to where they're needed.

Lee: How about Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act? Premier Smith: People should get used to the fact that this is probably one that's going to have to be amended almost every session. There are just issues that keep coming up. We collect issues that different municipalities raise with us that need a regulatory change and then we implement them.

Next time, we’ll probably do a technical briefing when the bill comes out, so that the municipalities know what the changes are and why we've made them, and so that there’s nothing misconstrued about what it is that we're trying to do. Almost everything we've put in there has been in relation to a problem that we've had to solve or that municipalities have had to solve.

Many individuals in Edmonton and Calgary have asked for political parties, so we're doing a pilot project on that to see if there really is enthusiasm for political parties in Calgary and Edmonton. The two largest cities are the test case, because they already have a lot of money from unions and corporations that are setting up what are basically PACs [political action committees], and so that's kind of like a hidden form of political party. We want that to be more transparent.

On a couple of occasions, we’ve had to change municipal bylaws, and again it’s Calgary and Edmonton.

In Calgary, we had to change the way that they were charging their local access via electricity, because, quite frankly, it was unfair to consumers. And then in Edmonton, when they wanted to continue public health orders, after we'd gotten rid of them, we had to strike down their bylaws.

So it's not often that we want to use that, but it's cumbersome to have to go through and set up a law by a different minister. We wanted to give the Minister of Municipal Affairs more authority to identify those problems, if they emerge, and have a different process to deal with them.

Lee: What’s your perspective on health care issues in Alberta, especially rural Alberta, and what is your government doing to address them?

Premier Smith: We've got a major rural strategy that has us spending $311 million upgrading our existing operating rooms so that they can be high performance and get more surgeries done in local communities. We’re also doing this through charter surgical centres. We've got knees and hips now happening in Rocky Mountain House, and we'll be having more in central Alberta and southern Alberta as we finalize contracts.

The nurse practitioner initiative is all about giving people another health-care option. So we've got nurse practitioners incentivized to set up shop in rural Alberta and work evenings and weekends, and 60 or more have signed up.

Our pharmacy strategy gives more ability for pharmacists to practise in a broader scope. So we've got a network of pharmacies that are building out all over the province to make sure they can provide those services, including prescriptions and some primary care.

And then the major reform we're doing of Alberta Health Services will involve a rural strategy. We want, for example, to get more surgeries done in more facilities closer to home.

Lee: Has the restructuring of Alberta Health Services gone as smoothly as you would have liked?

Premier Smith: I'm very happy, actually, with where we find ourselves. We're entering 2025 with real clarity.

We've got Primary Care Alberta, which is going to be responsible for doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and other frontline professionals to get everyone attached to a family doctor. That was really important work to do.

We've got Recovery Alberta, which is going to take the lead on building out 1,000 beds for mental health and addiction, as I mentioned earlier, to make sure we have another and better place for people who are suffering from those two ailments to be able to get recovered and hopefully live normal lives outside of the hospital.

We made the decision to create Assisted Living Alberta, under Minister Jason Nixon, so that we can partner with communities and with municipalities, the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector, on building what we think is going to need to be 12,000 new beds for seniors. So I'm very pleased that we've got that.

And with acute care, we finally have Alberta Health Services as a service provider, focusing on the hospitals that

they run, Covenant Health focusing on the hospitals they run, and the charter surgical centres I mentioned before.

We've got a new approach to making sure we've got EMS drop-off, so we've got our well-trained paramedics able to be out treating patients.

I feel like the structure is finally what it always needed to be, to be able to make the changes that we need to make. And so I think it's going to be amazing the progress that we'll make in 2025 and beyond.

Lee: And would that include attracting more doctors and oncologists, for example, and other professionals to make health care more accessible in Alberta?

[Editor’s note: The interview took place before the province’s announcement of a new model for compensating doctors.]

Premier Smith: The opening of the cancer centre in Calgary, I think, was a huge catalyst. Being able to offer a research environment for oncologists is going to be such an advantage, at the preeminent, most modern facility in the country.

It takes time, from when construction is completed to when you're able to fully staff up and have the equipment ready to go. But we're there now, so I'm excited about that.

Also, in partnership with the premiers across the country, we've all realized that we've got these issues of labour shortages in different areas, and that we've got to have a better understanding of how many of each type of specialty we need to graduate and where we are going to do that work. There'll be a report back on that in the spring.

We’ve already begun building out additional training for nurses in rural Alberta, and initial additional training for doctors in rural Alberta with new programs in Grande Prairie and Lethbridge.

The idea is that if you train them in place, they'll probably stay in place. And so we’ll see a lot more of that: training locally to be able to meet local needs.

Lee: Let’s talk about you and your mandate as Premier. What does it mean to you to earn 91.5 per cent support from the UCP membership?

Premier Smith: Well, let’s look at the contrast with what's happening in Ottawa with Justin Trudeau. Half the time we don’t know who's in charge or whether he's going to continue to be in charge.

And we're on the cusp of the most important negotiation of our country's history with the incoming U.S. president, who wants to slap 25 per cent tariffs on us.

That's what happens when you don't have a mandate and you don't have your party firmly behind you.

I feel Alberta is going to be vitally important in trade negotiations, and I feel like my party has given me a mandate to be very strong in pressing Alberta's interests to make sure that we can avoid tariffs.

These things matter. If you don't have that kind of certainty, it undermines your bargaining position and undermines your negotiating position. And I'm just pleased that we're in a position of strength so that we can tackle these negotiations head on.

Lee: Anything else specific to rural Alberta that readers should expect in 2025?

Premier Smith: We're doing a consulta-

tion right now on the Water Act. We want to preserve first-in-time, first-in-right, but we have to figure out ways we can build new reservoirs. That will allow us to create more opportunity for more water rights, so we can have more development.

We want to make sure our waterways are protected from zebra mussels. We don't have the same problem that we're beginning to see in other states and provinces yet, but it would be devastating to our irrigation system if zebra mussels found their way into our waterways. So we’ll be improving our monitoring system, and there are some pretty aggressive initiatives south of the border that we want to keep an eye on.

We are also about to launch a broadbased review of rural hospitals. We want to know: how are they running? What are they doing? What do they need to do more of? What repairs need to be made?

What equipment needs to be put into place? What kind of personnel do they need to make sure people can get care closer to home?

There’s building out our schools, through the $8.6 billion in spending over three years we’ve announced for accelerated construction. We’ve got a big demand all over the province, but some communities are hit more than others.

Some are bursting at the seams. We’ll be hearing from school boards about what their priorities are, and hopefully we’ll be able to get those schools built faster.

Lee: Anything else you want to talk about that isn't getting heard from your perspective?

Premier Smith: There are so many things. I mean, this is the reason why I wanted to represent a mixed riding.

Medicine Hat-Brooks has got a quite large, mid-sized city and a mid-sized town. And then it's got some smaller villages like Rosemary and Duchess, as well as some hamlets like Patricia and Tilley, and a lot of rural areas.

Representing a community that's mixed like this gives me a snapshot of what's going on in other rural communities. I hear about concerns about services at the local hospital. I hear about mental health resources that need to be coordinated through navigation centres. I hear concerns about getting more local seniors housing.

I hear about schools that need to be rebuilt or modernized. I hear about frustrations regarding certain roads and highways and bridges. I hear about campgrounds that need to be reopened.

There are a lot of local issues that I take care of, and that informs the framework for me, to know where there needs to be policy change, to know what needs to be elevated to the provincial legislature.

I'm very aware that a lot of issues take place in rural Alberta. That's why I'm just so pleased that we've got such a strong rural contingent of MLAs so that those voices are always at the table.

Lee: Premier, thank you. I hope we can connect again soon.

Premier Smith: Yes, let's do this more regularly.

Lee’s full interview with Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi can be read at thecommunitypress.com weeklyreview.ca

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Guest Editorial: Natural Gas the key to powering North America’s future After decades on the outs with environmentalists and regulators, nuclear power is being heralded as a key component for a “net zero” future of clean, reliable energy. Its promise is likely to fall short, however, due to some hard realities. As North America grapples with the challenge of providing secure, affordable and sustainable energy amidst soaring electricity demand, it is time to accept this fact: natural gas remains the most practical solution for powering our grid and economy.

Nuclear power’s limitations are rooted in its costs, risks and delays. Even under ideal circumstances, building or restarting a nuclear facility is arduous.

Consider Microsoft’s much-publicized plan to restart the long-dormant Unit 1 reactor at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania. This project is lauded as proof of an incipient “nuclear revival”, but despite leveraging existing infrastructure it will cost US$1.6 billion and take four years to bring online.

This is not a unique case. Across North America, nuclear energy projects face monumental lead times. The new generation of small modular reactors (SMRs), often touted as a game-changer, is still largely theoretical. In Canada – Alberta in particular – discussions around SMRs have been ongoing for years, with no concrete progress. The most optimistic projections estimate the first SMR in Western Canada might be operational by 2034.

The reality is that nuclear energy cannot scale quickly enough to meet urgent electricity needs.

Canada’s power grid is already strained, and electricity demand is set to grow significantly, driven by electric vehicles and enormous data centres for AI applications. Nuclear power, even if expanded aggressively, cannot fill the gap within the necessary timeframes.

Natural gas, by contrast, is abundant, flexible, low-

risk – and highly affordable. It accounts for 40 percent of U.S. electricity generation and plays a critical role in Canada’s energy mix. Unlike nuclear, natural gas infrastructure can be built rapidly, ensuring that new capacity comes online when it’s needed – not decades later. Gas-fired plants are cost-effective and capable of providing consistent, large-scale power while being capable of rapid starts and shut-downs, making them suitable for meeting both base-load and “peaking” power demands.

Climate-related concerns surrounding natural gas need to be put in perspective. Natural gas is the lowest-emission fossil fuel and produces less than half the carbon dioxide of coal per unit of energy output. It is also highly adaptable, supporting renewable energy integration by compensating for the intermittency of wind and solar power.

Nuclear energy advocates frequently highlight its zero-emission credentials, yet they overlook its immense challenges, not just the front-end problems of high cost and long lead times, but ongoing waste disposal and future decommissioning.

Natural gas, by comparison, presents fewer risks. Its production and distribution systems are well-established, and North America is uniquely positioned to benefit from the vast reserves underlying all three countries on the continent. Despite low prices and ever-increasing regulatory obstacles, Canada’s natural gas production has been setting new records. Streamlining regulatory processes and expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity would help revive Canada’s battered economy, with plenty of natural gas left over to help meet growing domestic electricity needs.

Critics argue that investing in natural gas is at odds with the “energy transition” to a glorious net zero future, but this oversimplifies the related challenges and

ignores hard realities. By reducing reliance on dirtier fuels like coal, natural gas can help lower a country’s greenhouse gas emissions while providing the reliability needed to support economic growth and renewable energy integration.

Europe’s energy crisis following the recent reduction of Russian gas imports underscores natural gas’s vital role in maintaining reliable electricity supplies.

As nations like Germany still phase out nuclear power due to the sheer blind ideology of their left-wing parties, they’re growing more dependent on natural gas to keep the lights (mostly) on and the factories (partially) humming.

Europe is already a destination for LNG exported from the U.S. Gulf Coast, and American LNG exports will soon resume growth under the incoming Trump Administration. Canada has the resources and knowhow to similarly scale up its LNG exports; all we need is a supportive federal government.

For all its theoretical benefits, nuclear power remains impractical for meeting immediate and medium-term energy demands. Its high costs, lengthy timelines and significant remaining public opposition make it unlikely to serve as North America’s energy backbone.

Natural gas, on the other hand, is affordable, scalable and reliable. It is the fuel that powers industries, keeps homes warm and provides the stability our electricity grid needs – whether or not we ever transition to “net zero”. By prioritizing investment in natural gas infrastructure and expanding its use, we can meet today’s energy challenges head-on while laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s innovations.

GWYN MORGAN Gwyn Morgan is a retired business leader who was a director of five global corporations. The original, full-length version of this article was recently published in C2C Journal.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Clarity on Feminism Dear Editor; We read the December 18, 2024 opinion piece in the Weekly Review this past weekend, which prompted us to write this article. The way the term “feminist” was used was disturbing.

Feminism is a “political, social and intellectual movement working towards the goal of equality for individuals of all genders” (reference The Canadian Encyclopedia, 2020). A feminist is any individual who adheres to the philosophy of feminism.

Why is feminist used so freely as a derogatory ad-

jective?

Feminism has been an active philosophy across many cultures for over three thousand years of recorded history. In the mid-third century BCE, Romans protested at the Forum when a counsel, Marcus Cato, attempted to repeal laws allowing women to purchase what they want.

Cato, infamously, stated to the crowd “As soon as they begin to be your equals, they will have become your superiors” (reference Britannica, 2024).

In Canada, women legally became persons in 1929,

some two thousand two hundred years after Cato.

Persons with disabilities advocated for, and gained, the rights to vote in Canada in 1988.

These are two examples, among countless others, from our country alone that prove the positive outcomes of movements promoting egalitarianism, which is what being a feminist is all about.

Please, do not use “feminist” as a slur, it is a human attribute to be proudly sought.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he plans to step down once the Liberal Party has chosen a successor, bringing an end to his nearly 10 year reign.

Trudeau, who has served as prime minister since 2015, announced the decision public during a national address Monday, January 6.

“It has become obvious to me with the internal battles that I cannot be the one to carry the Liberal standard into the next election.”

The 53-year-old leader, who became Canada’s 23rd prime minister and the second youngest in the nation’s history.

Trudeau’s resignation comes amid growing pressure from political critics and the public, as well as a

series of controversies that have challenged his government in recent years. While his time in office gained him international acclaim at times, including the legalization of marijuana, environmental policy, and efforts to strengthen Canada’s social safety net, his administration also faced major criticism over handling issues like the pandemic, carbon tax, military investment, inflation, and Indigenous reconciliation.

The Prime Minister faced multiple scandals during his tenure, including SNC-Lavalin and the WE Charity controversies, both of which led to significant scrutiny and a drop in public approval ratings.

Additionally, Trudeau’s harsh response to the trucker protests further polarized his public perception.

Trudeau's decision will set off a competitive leadership race to replace him and find a contender to take on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in the next federal election.

"Last night, I asked the president of the Liberal Party to begin that process,” Trudeau stated. “This country deserves a real choice in the next election.”

In his announcement, Trudeau said that he made a request for Parliament to be prorogued, one that will be granted until March 24. It means MPs won't meet in the House of Commons for any parliamentary activities, as the Liberals remain in power. Both the Conservatives and NDP have signalled that they'll call for a non-confidence vote the first chance they get, which would trigger an election.

Local MP Kurek slams Trudeau’s decision John Mather Staff Reporter

Reaction has been quick after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Jan. 6 that he will eventually be stepping down as both Liberal leader and Prime Minister.

Trudeau made the announcement but his leaving won’t become effective until a successor to him as Liberal leader is chosen and he has also prorogued Parliament until March 24, preventing opposition parties from delivering a non-confidence vote before then.

Battle River-Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek, a longtime vocal opponent of the Prime Minister, didn’t hold back in offering his condemnation of the outgoing prime minister.

“Today, we see a coward and liar announce to the nation that he is terrified to face the people he is supposed to lead. Trudeau’s staying or going doesn’t matter; the entire Liberal Party are putting themselves and their own interests before their country.

“Not only did he announce his resignation, but Trudeau also announced that he is shutting down Parliament and committees for two months.

“He blames parliamentary dysfunction as the reason for prorogation but failed to mention that it is Liberal scandals causing the dysfunction, specifically the Liberal Government’s refusal to hand over unredacted documents to the RCMP related to the $400 million Green Slush Fund scandal.

“We have seen this pattern since 2015, and Canadians have suffered the consequences. From attacks on energy, agriculture, and fundamental rights, Canadians are hurting after more than nine years of Liberal mismanagement.

“Regardless of who the leader of the Liberal Party is today or in the future, Canadians deserve better, and they deserve a choice. Common Sense Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre are ready to restore the promise of Canada.”

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Meanwhile Premier Danielle Smith, who spent much of the pre Christmas period meeting with U.S. politicians, and is planning on attending President elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in two weeks, said she was disappointed with Trudeau’s decision and would rather have seen a general election called.

“I’m a bit disappointed that we didn’t get an election call today. I think that would have been the better outcome, and it would have allowed for the prime minister to go to the public and see whether or not they support his agenda over the last number of years,” Smith said.

Smith said she hopes the next prime minister will be someone who supports Alberta’s aspirations to double oil and gas production, remove the carbon tax, ensure there is no emissions cap on production and overall “stay in their own lane.”

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WORD ON THE STREET Stranded motorist near Kinsella on Christmas Day gets help from RCMP On December 17, police received a report of an injured deer in distress in a ditch east of Kinsella. Fish and Wildlife were contacted and assisted with the situation.

That afternoon, police received a complaint of a vehicle parked improperly on a residential street in Viking. Police spoke with the registered owner and then were able to inform the driver to move the vehicle and park it properly.

Later that day, police received a complaint of person outside of his parked vehicle trying to wave down traffic on Highway 14. Police made patrols in the area but the person and his vehicle were no longer on scene and not located anywhere nearby.

On December 19, police received a request to complete a wellbeing check. The complainant advised he has been trying to get a hold of a friend and there is no answer. The complainant advised the subject lives alone and is concerned for her. The complainant contacted police a short time later and advised he was able to contact his friend and police assistance was no longer required.

That evening, police responded to a complaint of suspicious vehicles at a rural location. When police arrived on scene they located three vehicles and a trailer. One of the vehicles was attached to the trailer and the vehicle on the trailer appeared to have slid off.

The other vehicle attended to assist with the subjects.

Members recognized the subjects and conducted checks on them and the vehicles. It was determined that one of the vehicles had been stolen out of Lamont the day prior. A 24-year-old male was arrested and will be facing charges of possession of stolen property.

The vehicle was towed and the registered owner was notified. The other subjects were advised to continue on their way.

On December 20, police received a complaint of an erratic driver. The complainant advised of a Ford F250 passing when it was not safe. The complainant advised that vehicle was driving unsafe for the road conditions. Members were unable to locate the vehicle in question.

On December 21, police responded to a complaint

of a vehicle in the ditch near Kinsella. The complainant observed the vehicle in the ditch and due to the extreme foggy conditions was concerned for the driver. Members attended the scene and located tracks into the ditch but the vehicle had already been removed.

On December 23, police received a complaint of possible theft from mail in Viking. This matter is still under investigation.

On December 25, police were advised of a stranded motorist on Highway 14 near Kinsella. The complainant advised his vehicle had broken down but he had managed to pull over on to the shoulder of the road. He was provided with the phone numbers of three different tow companies in the area that might be able to provide assistance to him. That night, police received a report of an abandoned vehicle at this same location. They determined it to be the same vehicle that had been reported as broken down earlier in the day. Police attended and had it towed. The driver was updated on the new location of his vehicle.

On December 28, police received a complaint of an assault that had just taken place outside of a business in Viking. Police attended and found the complainant to be intoxicated. A check of security footage in the area showed the complainant enticing another male to fight. Police determined the fight was consensual and instigated by the complainant and therefore, no assault had taken place. He was updated on the results of the investigation.

On December 29, police received a report of people trespassing at a vacant rural property in the Bruce area. Police attended the location and did not see any evidence of movement from the entrance. The complainant did not wish police to enter and clear the property. He was advised to report back to police if he found anything to be missing or damaged on the property.

On December 30, police received a request for police assistance in retrieving property from a neighbour.

The property was located and returned to the complainant. All parties were advised that the matter was

civil in nature and to contact a lawyer for legal guidance.

Continued on Page 8

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The Weekly Review, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - Page 7

Vialta Lodge Chatter: 2025 off to an eventful start so far Marion Cottrell New Year's Greetings from Vialta Lodge Residents and Staff to each of you readers! May 2025 be a year full of blessings for you and yours.

Monday December 30, the Viking Elves provided Pizza lunch and cupcakes for the residents and staff. A very enjoyable diversion from the regular menu. Residents had also received gifts at Christmas courtesy of the Viking Elves. Big thank you to the Elves!

The Annual General Meeting of Alta -Vi Memorial Society is scheduled for Monday, January 27, in the Atrium of Vialta Lodge. Anyone interested in becoming a part of this worthwhile Charitable Memorial Society is encouraged to attend.

There are only three meetings per year so it does not carve out a huge block of your time! Go online and check out their website to see for yourself the many benefits Vialta has been blessed with through Alta-Vi. Here is an interesting quote taken from their site: "Aging is not ‘Lost Youth’ but a new stage of Opportunity and Strength." (Written by Betty Friedan).

Community participation is essential so please consider attending.

We welcome three new residents to Vialta: Bob and Lorraine Fowler, and Paul Malawany. May you "feel at home" in no time at all!

By the time this column appears in our local paper, three residents will have already celebrated their January Birthdays; Norman Erickson on January 1, Marilyn Hoyland on the 5th, and Gary Sutter on the 7th.

Laura Bridgeman will complete the celebrations on January 30. Happy Birthday to each of you!

Ray Lestus will be entertaining on Wednesday, January 15 at 1:30 p.m. with his music.

On Friday, January 31 at 1:30 p.m. Joe Petras will be singing for us. Mark these on your calendars for two enjoyable afternoons.

I found this poem in "The Senior Paper" and thought it sort of represented a neat little package of New Years Resolutions! Written by Margaret Shier, Oxbow, Saskatchewan, it is called "Fitness For Life."

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A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 14, at the Viking United Church, Viking, Alberta, at 11 a.m.

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To enjoy our journey to the end of our days We need to stay fit in may ways.

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Go for a walk and visit a friend.

Much of your trouble will quickly mend.

Keep your mind active with a puzzle or game, Don't worry too much if you forget the odd name.

Go with your friends who get out and dance, It is great exercise, I go every chance.

Enjoy healthy meals at home or away, And may you sleep well at the end of the day.

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The soul needs to be nourished like body and mind, And a church of your choice should be easy to find, Where more new friends you can add to your list, And new adventures that shouldn't be missed.

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RCMP Alberta RCMP officer involved in fatal shooting in Beaver County Continued from Page 6 On December 31, a complaint of an erratic driver on highway 14 was received. Police were unable to contact the complainant for further information. Police did not locate the vehicle.

On January 2, police received a complaint of a motor vehicle collision that occurred in the AG Foods parking lot. The complainant provided police with all of his information and provided a motor vehicle collision statement. Police will be contacting the other party involved in order to complete the report.

Later that evening, a complaint of an abandoned vehicle in the complainant’s driveway was received. Police attended the location and determined the vehicle had significant front-end damage. Checks were conducted and the vehicle was involved in a collision, the vehicle was towed to the wrong address. The complainant was advised to contact the tow company and have it removed.

On January 3, police responded to a neighbour dispute. When members arrived, they learned that the complainant had a neighbour helping with her chores to work off community service hours.

The complainant no longer wanted the assistance and the neighbour became upset and started harassing the complainant. Members located the subject and warned him to cease any contact with the complainant.

That afternoon, police received a complaint of theft. The complainant advised that she was missing property from her shed. Members attended the location and no evidence was located on scene to continue the investigation. The complainant was updated.

On January 4, police responded to a complaint of a subject walking on highway 14. Members located a 29-year-old male walking down the highway.

He was given a ride to a gas station in Holden.

On Dec. 23,at approximately 12:10 p.m., members of the Tofield RCMP Detachment attended a rural residence located in Beaver County to arrest a male wanted on outstanding warrants.

Members established

containment, notified the neighbouring residents for safety, and the Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team from Edmonton arrived to provide assistance.

Unfortunately, during the interaction, the male

was fatally injured.

Life saving measures were immediately attempted but were unsuccessful and he succumbed to his injuries on scene.

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County looks to adopt mediation services policy Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council will consider adopting a Mediation Policy to help neighbours resolve conflicts within the county’s jurisdiction.

Council will consider approving Policy #CS-019, with its accompanying administrative procedure.

The policy is needed as Beaver County has entered into an agreement with Strathcona County Community Mediation Society (SCCMS) to provide conflict resolution services to county residents.

Margaret Jones, manager of legislative services, reports that do date a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed, “and a formal contract will be presented.”

The policy considered, “outlines the scope of services provided and guides how county residents may access them.” stated Jones, in her

report to council.

She added: “The policy will enable Strathcona County Community Mediation Services Society (SCCMS) to accept referrals from Beaver County as well as requests for assistance directly from residents directly.

“SCCMS can discontinue services if the parties do not act respectfully or when the mediation feels unsafe when engaging with one of the parties.”

Jones said that county residents will receive communication that this service is being made available to them. They can expect to find this information in the Chronicle, social media and county websites, Anyone wishing to avail themselves of this service can expect the county to provide space for meetings between the mediator and the residents, if requested by them.

The county will also be responsible for paying mileage to the SCCMS mediator if a meeting is held outside their offices in Strathcona.

The policy’s introductory mandate states that: “Beaver County regulates land use and encourages good neighbour relationships through the planning and community standards bylaws. To address conflicts that cannot be resolved independently or by other agencies or organizations, the county will partner with the Strathcona County Community Mediation Service to provide mediation services.”

Any county resident wanting this mediation service must contact the county in writing, including a list of requirements in the letter that include, in part, names and contact numbers the nature of the dispute and what efforts have already been

made to resolve the issue.

“The resident will be advised in writing if his/her request will not be referred, responded to, or mediation is being discontinued, and the reason for the decision,” states the policy.

Also, SCCMS ”will advise the county of any acts of violence and assist with investigations, if warranted. under the Workplace Violence Prevention Policy.”

SCCMS will provide the county, upon request, a list of county residents who have received mediation services and the outcome of this, with the information being provided “in confidence.”

One a month the general manager of community services will meet with SCCMS “to review the services provided.” The CAO and GM of community services will also do this on a semi annual basis.

County considers amendments to rural collaboration framework Patricia Harcourt Beaver County will consider additions to the framework for inter-municipal collaboration within the Beaver Region.

Council will also consider recommending a review to the municipalities in the Beaver Region of their Shared Services Agreements.

The idea is for administration “to execute an agreement to each of the following inter-municipal collaboration frameworks to enable an extension of the review process to 2027.”

Listed under this review were inter-municipal collaboration frameworks (ICFs) with Strathcona County, Lamont, Minburn, Wainwright, Flagstaff, Camrose

and Leduc.

Council can also ask administration to prepare a proposal for the Beaver Regional Partnership (BRP) for a review of the SSAs in the Beaver Region.

Margaret Jones, Manager of Legislative Services, provided background on this matter at the Dec. 18 county council meeting.

In 2020, the county entered into ICFs with “with each of its urban and rural neighbours,” she said, in accordance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA).

“The ICFs outlined the shared services between each pair of municipalities,” stated ones, in her report to council.

“The review (of Strathcona/Beaver ICF) is to be

considered by administration; in other (ICFs) it is to be considered by council or a committee of council.”

Changes to ICF legislation is expected for 2025, according to a Municipalities of Alberta notice, said Jones.

“The notice also indicates that the provincial government is recommending that municipalities with ICFs that require a review prior to 2027 attempt to work with each other to delay the review process until the spring of 2-27,” explained ones.

She added: “The county has excellent relationships with the rural municipalities and none have expressed the need for a review at this time.”

As for the ICFs with the towns of Tofield and Viking, and the villages of Ryley and Holden, administration suggested that the Beaver Region use the delay to review the process as an opportunity to review the shared service agreements, said the report.

“Many of the shared services agreements are 10 years old and there appears to be a need for some standardization or modernization in the way that expenses are calculated and/or recorded.”

For that reason, administration was recommending that this project be proposed for the Beaver Regional Partnership’s review, with a recommendation that each council participate, said Jones.

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BRCF provides funding to BeaverHill Bird Observatory Society The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to the Beaverhill Bird Observatory Society. Accepting the donation was Geoff Holroyd, Board Chair, and Remi, a Burrowing Owl. According to Holroyd, “This Battle River Community Foundation grant will allow the Beaverhill Bird Observatory to take our BirdSmart Education Program into rural schools along with a live owl and raptor.”

The BirdSmart Education Program, according to the Beaverhill Bird Observatory website, runs primarily in the winter months, with biologists giving presentations focusing on bird conservation, diversity, climate change

and research.

School presentations, in person and online, are given to Grades 12 to Pre-K and are linked to the Alberta school curriculum, integrating bird information into the sciences, social sciences and/or language arts.

The program is also available to other groups such as after-school groups, seniors’ homes, birthday parties, and more.

The Beaverhill Bird Observatory was established in 1984 and is the second oldest migration monitoring observatory in Canada.

The grant for the Beaverhill Bird Observatory Society is funded from income earned from the Grattidge Family Fund.

Battle River Community Foundation Board Member Sharleen Chevraux presents a cheque to Beaverhill Bird Observatory Society Board Chair Geoff Holroyd and Remi, a Burrowing Owl.

Notice of the 48th FSCD staff cuts worry parents ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Brett McKay

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Parents of children with disabilities are concerned that staff cuts within a provincial support program will make it harder for families to access the services they need.

Earlier this month, 12 caseworkers in Alberta’s Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program were informed their contracts will not be renewed when they expire.

FSCD is responsible for providing eligible families with various services, such as counselling, aides for behavioural or developmental support, and help with medical expenses.

The recent staff reductions, combined with the loss of seven FSCD caseworker positions in September, impacts families in several ways, says Keltie Marshall, cofounder Hold My Hand Alberta, a volunteer organization that helps parents of kids with disabilities.

“Reducing staff during a period of rapid population growth, alongside a stagnant budget for this department, means exorbitant waits of up to three years. It means we

are preventing disabled children and their families from accessing necessary therapies and services to help them thrive,” Marshall said.

“We cannot be silent when this is happening alongside another large provincial budget surplus.”

Ashley Stevenson, press secretary to the Minister of Seniors, Community, and Social Services, said funding for FSCD has been maintained at $233.8 million for the 2024-25 budget, and there has been no reduction in department employees.

“The department regularly reviews its recruitment needs on an ongoing basis to ensure staffing levels are stable and consistent across the province. As part of this process, the 12 temporary FSCD contractors that you mentioned were notified earlier this month that their contracts will not be extended once they expire,” Stevenson said.

“The end of these contracts for temporary employees will not affect the ability of families to access services in their agreements.”

Marshall said it is already a struggle for families have their child assessed and get on the waiting list for FSCD,

and education supports have been “reduced to unsafe levels, let alone levels where children can have their needs met and become their best selves.”

“Each thing we have to fight for and justify over and over is another brick in a parent’s backpack. It feels like our kids are always cut first and it is time for our community to come alongside us and start asking why,” Marshall said.

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IRMA NEWS

By Marjorie Lawson

Congratulations to the Irma U15 boys hockey team for winning the Wetaskiwin tournament on the weekend with only nine skaters and a goalie. Well done!

Mary Newton had

an exciting festive season. On December 23 she welcomed a new great granddaughter, Nora Taylor Sheehan, born to grandson Clinton and Pam Sheehan.

The baby weighed eight pounds six ounces and is a little sister for Brooks. She then spent Christmas in Calgary with daughter Karen and family and enjoyed high tea at the Chateau Lake Louise with both Anita and Karen.

Jack MacKay spent a week in hospital in Edmonton but is able to be at home now.

Mackenzie MacKay visited from Mexico for two weeks before returning to her teaching position there.

The extended Holt family had a Christmas celebration at the arena on Boxing Day. Kyle and Amy Newton and family, Blair and Jess Fenton and family and Chad and Bailey Lawson and boys are holidaying in Mexico.

Temperatures will be more moderate this week as students and staff return to school and regular activities resume."

Adley Lawson submitted the following 4H report: November 24 was weigh day for the Irma 4-H Club at the Fenton Hereford Ranch.

We have been very busy, we did set up and clean up for a funeral in Irma later that month. December 13 we were at Irma school making candy bags and handing out for the Santa Day parade.

We have 36 show steers in our club and 16 heifers with 44 members in our club; seven cleavers and 37 regular members.

Vermilion RCMP charge man with fraud Vermilion RCMP have charged an individual with fraud following an investigation into a reported incident of cheque fraud.

The investigation was initiated after a member of the public informed police that one of their personal cheques had been deposited by an individual unknown to them. Vermilion RCMP conducted a thorough investigation, which led to the identification

and subsequent charging of the suspect.

Bryce Allan Smith, a 37-year-old resident of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., has been charged with the following offence: • Fraud under $5,000 Bryce was taken before a Justice of the Peace and was released on a Release Order. He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 13, 2025 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vegreville.

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We wish to give our deepest thanks to everyone who supported us after the loss of our mother, Joann Forster. As this New Year begins, we carry fond memories of Mom and cherish all the support we received from those who called, sent cards, brought food, and made generous donations after her sudden passing in November.

Many thanks to Drs Hanton, Rami and Stanislav who cared for Mom over many years, as well as the nurses and staff at Killam Health Centre. Mom was well cared for anytime she spent in hospital in Killam and loved each and every one of you.

To the Home Care staff, we appreciate the care and kindness you gave to Mom over the last few years as you helped us keep her at home for as long as we could. She looked forward to your visits and cared deeply for each of you.

To the staff and residents at Bethany Meadows, while Mom hadn’t stayed there long, she grew close to many of you and appreciated your friendship and support.

Mom loved receiving flowers and Katherine and Dan at Budding Ideas always knew just what she would like, as evidenced by the bouquets we received at the memorial.

Les and Joe at Fee & Sons provided us with kind and thoughtful support, your compassion and professionalism helped steady us while making all the preparations for honouring Mom’s memory and saying farewell.

We are deeply appreciative of the community within the Killam Knox United Church. Reverend Deanna Cox officiated at the memorial and provided time and space for us to share memories about Mom. The United Church Women and Men provided a lovely meal for us to share with those who could attend the memorial and we thank Karen Waldner for leading this effort for us.

In lieu of Thank You cards, we have made a memorial donation to the Flagstaff Food Bank, Mom’s charity of choice. She felt fortunate to have the life she did and wanted us to pay it forward.

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We raised $3,003 for the Food Bank & Christmas Hamper The Weekly Review; Eric & Ally Anderson; program!

Kerry, Michelle, Brennan, Garrett Anderson; Patricia Harcourt; Dustin & Alie Moroz;Kirk & Laurie Maxwell; Morris & Paulette Erickson; Gerard & Dolly Wadley; Joan Stewart; Alex & Jean; Ellen & Ed Lefsrud; Frances Gotobed; Dean & Dianne Fornal; Karen Coulombe; Lydia Hanson; Ron & Joyce Naslund; Steve LeBlanc; Ruth Romanyshyn; Maurice Furmanek; Elida Langner; Ron & Doreen Mizera; Roger & Cindy Hurum; Kim Beaumont & Family; Dylan, Talis, Arinna, & Robert Hardy; Freda Otto; Peter & Pam Mykityshyn; Ingrid These-Hanson; Emma Maxwell; Paul & Marilyn Dinisyk; Doug & Cheryl Lefsrud; Dale Madu; Martha, Marvin, & Tyler Long; Audrey Jober; Dudley Lund; Norman Lefsrud; Joan & Connie Fountain; Norma Bauer; Lilian Hill; Karen & Glen Hill & Family; Ellen Loveseth; Gennie & Bob Wesley; Sonya Maxwell; Curtis Wilkie; Ken & Linda Whitten; Golden Valley Lutheran Church; Rose Mae Kjelland; Viking Funeral Home; Ken & Sharon Pobuda; Joe & Andrea Lansing; Lloyd & Phyllis Pyzik; Carl & Bev Baumgartner; David & Patricia Oracheski; Robert & Merle Taylor; Ron & Kathy Miskew; Brent & Trudy Arnett; John & Karen Cumming; Merle & Shirley McMullen; Colin & Ev McLaren & Family; Ken & Judy Andreson & Family; Colin & Evelyn Lang; Sylvia & Don Hoffman; Bill & Dani Sheets; Gerald & Carol Kalynchuk; Hodgins families; Reg & Ellen Erickson; Lillian Fitzmaurice; Darrell & Lorraine Mickelson; Al’s Towing & Staff; Fred & Carolynne Nordstrom; Barb Fandrick; Dorothy Koch; Paul & Colleen King; Creative Sandblasting, Jordon Golka, Colby McFeely; Don & Betty Klein; Gary & Teresita Pyzik; Barb & Mike Mack; Ron & Marion Petrosky; Penny, Richard, & Gurene Hammer; Kinsella Rose Senior Citizens Club; Joe & Andrea Lansing; Larry & Aline Starchuk; Laura Bridgeman; Beatrice Zemanek; Dwayne & Brenda Kabesh; William & Joyce Mattinson

Thanks to our generous readers, we raised $3,003 for the Food Bank and Christmas Hamper program this year. While dollar amounts were slightly down from last year (in part due to the Canada Post strike as many of the largest donations are usually mailed), overall single donations went up! Thanks for giving what you can!

Let’s do it again starting in October of 2025!

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MD of Wainwright Councillor helps woman celebrate 100th birthday

MINOR HOCKEY REPORT Whidden scores hat-trick 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 Aces (13-30) dropped a 10-0 home game on Sunday against Vermilion.

Irma/Mannville U13 (5-8-1) beat Hughenden on Sunday at Irma Arena 7-1 led by Jeremiah Beer with four goals. Other scorers were; Nashtyn Pulyk

(2g 1a), Jacob Nafziger (1g), Jayden Meeuws (1a), Abel Whitten (1a), Beau Fenton (1a), and Ethan Verreth (1a).

Jace Christensen got the win in goal. On Saturday I/M dropped a 6-2 game at Mannville. Nashtyn Pulyk (1g 1a) and Jeremiah Beer scored for Irma/Mannville. Assists went to; Brendin Pitre and Jacob Nafziger.

Mannville/Irma U18 (13-3-0) beat Lloydminster 9-1 on Saturday at Irma Arena led

by Dominic Whidden’s hat trick. Other scorers were; Evan

Allen (4a), Jarrett Poliakiwski (2g 1a), Zachary Oracheski (1g 2a), Blake Fuder (1g 1a), Trace Fuder (1g 1a), Owen Harder (1g 1a), Prior Fenton (2a), Riley Gulbraa (1a), Cordell Prior (1a), Madhav Bagga (1a), and Trace Hinton (1a).

Dawson Bethge got the win in goal making 26 saves and having a .963 save percentage game.

Trace Hinton (3g 1a), and Jarrett Poliakiwski (1g 1a).

Dawson Bethge got the shutout on Sunday and Carter Reynolds got the win on Saturday.

Congratulations to Nora Taylor on her 100th birthday on December 31.

Division six M.D. of Wainwright councilor Bill Lawson was on hand to present Nora with a plaque from the municipality in recognition of this significant milestone.

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27th Annual F.I.R.S.T. (Flagstaff’s Informed Response Sharing Team)

SUPPER & AUCTION Saturday, February 1st Lougheed Community Hall Doors Open at 5PM. Supper 5:30 PM. Auction 6:30 PM. Cost: $40 Per Person. Tickets Available at FFCS Office in Killam. Phone 780-385-3976

Diamond $2500

Platinum $1000

Gold $750

Silver $500

Bronze $250

We will advertise your participation in The Community Press and on our website. Your business, or personal donation will be noted in all advertisements and on our website at firstforflagstaff.ca.

Please help make a difference in the lives of families, and in the future of the Flagstaff Community. FIRST is a Registered Charitable Organization, tax receipts are available.

Sponsors so far: Battle River Implements (Diamond); Poplar Grove Farms (Diamond); New Country 98.1 & CFCW (Diamond In-Kind); The Community Press (Platinum In-Kind); Richardson Pioneer (Gold); Lynne Jenkinson & Austin Hnason (Silver); Killam Lions Club (Silver); Ball Family Dental (Silver); Rocky Mountain Equipment (Silver); Vision Credit Union (Silver); Andreassen Borth (Bronze); Campbell-McLennan Chrysler (Bronze); Guardian Drugs Killam (Bronze); Tee & Co. Salon (Bronze); Dagwoods Auto (Bronze); Benchmark Hearing (Bronze)

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Karen Cannady

REALTOR.CA REALTOR O CA C

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REDUCED

SOLD

5003 47 Ave., Forestburg

4806 48 Ave., Forestburg $239,000 $180,000 Full Duplex, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths each Many improvements MLS #A2171102 side MLS #A2165601 GALAHAD KILLAM

5020A 49 St, Killam $222,222.99 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths Half duplex near Downtown MLS #A2152814

302 Lady Helen Ave. W, Galahad $79,900 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Mobile Single Detached Garage MLS #A2173397

STROME

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CAMROSE

4927 47 St., Hardisty $139,000 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Double Car Garage MLS #A2167826

BUFFALO SANDS

REDUCED 5414 51 Ave., Camrose $205,000 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Large covered deck MLS #A2168685

4602 51 St. Forestburg $389,000 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths MLS #A2143791

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4911 48 Ave., Forestburg $49,000 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath MLS #A2165799

LOUGHEED

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4907 51 St., Lougheed $169,900 4 Bedrooms, 1 Baths MLS #A2167850

TOFIELD

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REDUCED 5204 52 Ave., Tofield $124,900 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo. Fireplace, laundry MLS #A2161600

ACREAGES

Rural Stettler No. 6 $185,000 Serviced Lake Lot Ready to Go MLS #A2184788

Range Road 123 Rural Beaver County $384,000 160 acres MLS #A2174835

Township Road 454 Rural Flagstaff $400,000 160 acres, 120.14 acres of pasture MLS #A2174838

Township Road 454 Rural Flagstaff $352,000 160 acres, farmable acres, pasture areas MLS #A2174840

12260 Twp Rd 454 Rural Flagstaff $568,000 160 acres, home, barn and corrals. MLS # A2174841

Township Road 454 Rural Flagstaff $448,000 160 acres, farmable acres, pasture areas MLS #A2174844

ACREAGES

42245 Hwy 855 Rural Flagstaff $629,000 4.72 acres, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths MLS #A2149079

COMMERCIAL

5006 49 Ave. Forestburg $330,000 2383 sqft currently operating as liquor store MLS #A2086888

5309 44 St., Killam $375,000.

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4914 46 St., Killam $899,000. Established motel plus 4 bedroom house MLS #A2089316

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