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Tofield and area was hit with a torrential downpour, complete with thunder and lightning crackling overhead on Monday, July 10, as a slow moving system went through during the day. Business signs and headlights flipped on as the sky darkened, imitating night. A considerable amount of rain came down in a short time, partially flooding parks and low levels of roadways.

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Kids still hooked on family ice cream business Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Since 2016, the Woodruff family from Tofield have operated their Brain Freeze ice cream truck as a way for their children to work and earn money over the summers, riding it through the neighbourhood and selling ice cream. Seven years later, they are still at it.

Joseph Woodruff, 14, said he has been selling ice cream every summer with the family business since he was nine.

“On days when there’s a big event, we usually sell quite a bit,” he said smiling. “Like the promenade or the rodeo.”

Joseph said he wants to save for university and it’s never too early to start thinking about retirement.

Joseph’s sister Gabby, 17, said it’s much easier to use the bike now than

when she was younger.

“It’s easier now, but it used to be very hard pushing a very big bike,” she said.

Gabby said their ice creams range in price from $1 to $4.

“We’ve got drumsticks, bomb pops, fun ones with Oreos and Kit Kats and the classics like Revelos,” she said.

The bike is reminiscent of the days when Dickie Dee ruled the travelling ice cream market. Their special designed trikes, equipped with a large fiberglass unit on the front and bells attached to the handle bars, were a staple of summer time during their peak from the late 80s to the early 90s.

According to reports, the familyowned Dickie Dee company was sold in 1992 to a division of Good HumorBreyers and today the remaining equipment is privately owned by former distributors who sell their ice cream under independent names.

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Clean Harbors welcomes the public during open house Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Clean Harbors' Ryley facility held their first annual open house, after taking a break during the COVID pandemic, on July 6 where approximately 30 people came out to have some refreshments, take a short bus tour and learn more about the facility.

General Manager Stan Yuha, who has been with

Clean Harbors since 1992, said the open houses are good to connect with residents and answer their questions around the organization.

While Claystone waste, who are located nearby and not affiliated, manage residential waste, Clean Harbors manage industrial waste.

“A lot of people don't understand what we do here and how we actually work to protect the envi-

ronment. Industry isn't going away and they need a safe option to deal with hazardous or dangerous waste,” he said, adding that most of the waste Clean Harbors sees include earth material with heavy metals or hydrocarbons and catalysts from reactors. He said they have a limit on the level of dangerous waste they will manage.

“Anything that exceeds our hydrocarbon limit or

Above (L-R): Spencer Smith, Tetra Tech consultant Veronica Mendoza, a visitor with her uncle Jorge Mendoza who retired from Clean Harbors three years ago after 30 years as their lab manager, and General Manager Stan Yuha at the Clean JANA SEMENIUK PHOTOS Harbors open house, July 6.

our heavy metal limit is too hazardous to put in the landfill, then it will be treated or (it’s) incinerated,” he said, adding most of their customers are in the oil field.

“All of the liquids, like acids and bases, we can’t landfill that, so we ship it off and most of it goes to the US because that’s the only incinerators around that can handle it.”

Yuha said Clean Harbors owns 160 acres and currently has two connecting landfills in use that are between 460,000 and 500,000 cubic metres and roughly 2.2 acres each. He said once they are full, they are capped.

“They get capped with clay and then a liner and then topsoil and subsoil topsoil, and they're kept forever,” he said adding that only grass can grow on top of a capped landfill.

“It takes about four to five years on average (to fill one).”

Currently, Yuha said there are four landfills

that have been capped and currently another landfill is being built.

“We started building landfill five, as well as our new tipping pad which will last 30-50 years and serve us the next three or four landfills,” he said.

Yuha said the Clean Harbors facility is heavily regulated by the government and get inspected

by Alberta Environment.

“We just had an inspection (by Alberta Environment),” he said, adding

the facility passed with some minor adjustments to be made.

Meanwhile, Yuha said that he supports the Clean Harbors open houses and hopes more people come in the future to better understand the facility.

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RCMP Report

Busy June for RCMP includes arrests, flight from police Between June 1 and July 1 inclusive, the Tofield RCMP received 172 calls for service.

Some notable incidents are: June 1, A local business in Tofield had their shed broken in and several items were stolen.

A male and female suspect were seen on video, the file is still under investigation.

June 1, Tofield RCMP attended a rural property where they located several stolen items including a stolen quad and other various stolen items.

June 10, Tofield RCMP responded to a

single vehicle collision where a motorcycle lost control and went into the ditch. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment.

June 13, Tofield Fire Department requested the assistance of the Tofield RCMP to assist with a structure fire in the rural area of Beaver County near the Village of Ryley.

June 15, Tofield RCMP responded to a complaint of a sighting of a stolen vehicle in the Ryley area. Tofield RCMP members attempted a traffic stop

but the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. Patrols continued in the area and the suspect vehicle was located abandoned where it was then towed for investigative purposes.

June 16, Tofield RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle at the Esso in Tofield. The vehicle was determined to be a stolen vehicle. Surveillance obtained at the scene identified Caleb Marks as the suspect.

Caleb Marks was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, fail-

Remains found in vehicle fire near South Cooking Lake On July 9, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP received a report of a vehicle fire at an abandoned property at Range Road 233 and Township Road 514.

Upon arrival, a Chrysler Pacifica was located and was fully engulfed in flames.

Strathcona Fire Services extinguished the fire and discovered a body in the vehicle.

RCMP Major Crimes Unit has taken carriage of the investigation.

The remains were sent for an autopsy at the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton on July 11.

RCMP is looking for assistance from anyone who was driving on July 9 between 1 and 2:30 a.m., on Ellerslie

Road SW (Township Road 514), between 34 Street SW and Range Road 232, who has dash camera video.

As well, RCMP are looking for anyone who saw a blue 2005 Chrysler Pacifica with Alberta licence plate CNC 1444 between June 16 to July 9.

This vehicle was reported stolen to Edmonton Police Service on June 16 from the area of 118 Avenue and 92 Street NW in Edmonton.

If you have any information, please contact Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app

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ure to comply with conditions and operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited.

June 24, Tofield RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision where a motorcycle swerved to avoid a deer causing the motorcycle to enter the ditch. The driver of the motorcycle sustained a major injury but was transported to the hospital for treatment.

June 26, Tofield RCMP received a complaint of damage to a vehicle. Caller reported that her farm truck was parked and someone had popped out the door and entered the vehicle. Video surveillance was reviewed.

June 28, Tofield

RCMP received a complaint that a male and two females attended a local gas station and put fuel in their vehicle.

The credit card declined and all parties departed the store and fled in their vehicle westbound on Highway 14.

June 30, Tofield RCMP attempted a traffic stop with a vehicle suspected in several instances. The suspect vehicle fled from police and crashed a short time later. Two suspects fled on foot in a field but were apprehended with the assistance of Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services. Kelsey Nelson and Cameron Manning were charged with flight from a police officer, possession of

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Jackie Lovely, MLA Alberta’s balance sheet stronger than ever Camrose Constituency

As our 2022-23 fiscal year has come to an end, I am delighted to share that Alberta’s balance sheet is stronger than ever.

Under the United Conservative government, we have once again balanced the budget - ending the year with a record $76.1 billion in revenue, including $8.2 billion in

business tax revenue, and an $11.6 billion surplus.

Our positive year-end fiscal update and increased economic strength means that the hard working, generous, and compassionate people of Alberta will reap the benefits of an economy that is continuously moving forward.

Most importantly, it means Albertan’s will have more money available for the things that

truly matter to them.

Thanks to our 2022-23 debt repayment, an estimated $260 million in debt servicing costs will be eliminated every year, freeing up cash that can now support your family’s needs and priorities.

In 2022-23, we paid down $13.3 billion in debt while continuing to save for the future.

By growing the Heritage Trust Fund by $2.5 billion to a market value

of $21.2 billion, I am confident that our children and grandchildren will benefit from Alberta’s current prosperity and our government’s focus on providing economic stability.

Our commitment to paying down debt, saving for the future, and supporting Albertan’s has sent a signal across the globe. One that attracts people and investment in a diverse range of industries by signalling that Alberta is the best place in the world to

do business right now.

With Alberta’s record $8.2 billion of business tax revenue, it is no surprise that Alberta is a top destination for global investment. Landmark investments across the province have generated thousands of new, highpaying jobs that ensure our people can get back to work and support their families.

Our government will continue striving to make life better for all Albertans. Record-setting investments into public

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JOHN’S RANT Support needed for local councillor’s more suitable anthem change So it would appear Justin Trudeau has found another wedge issue he can pounce on to further divide Canadians and bust up this nation that we all love.

Trudeau has waded into the debate surrounding changing our National Anthem “O’Canada.”

This debate was sparked by a singer who decided she could change the lyrics from “our home and native land” to “our home on native land” while singing it at the National Basketball Association’s All-Star game in the U.S, this year.

Don’t ask me who Jully Black, the singer of the anthem is, because I haven’t heard anything she’s performed and other than looking her up online I know nothing of her background.

She is obviously known

to the “woke generation,” but not so much to the “Coke generation.”

Anyway, after she belted out her intentionally wrong lyrics, she received great acclaim. Well, of course she would.

Once the Feds released their Truth and Reconciliation report and promised to do anything to make past wrongs to indigenous peoples right, social influencers and the like have jumped on board to the extent any woke ideas supporting outrage against past wrongs to our native population is fair game.

Now, the Feds haven’t done much to ease living conditions on rural reserves where running water and sanitary conditions are deplorable, but if it a woke idea - or a wedge issue is brought up -

they’re all for it.

And this proposed change to our national anthem is just such a wedge issue.

Yes, “our home and native land” could be considered an ill-conceived choice of words. But then it was written before woke became in vogue.

All Canadians came from somewhere else.

We’re a nation of immigrants. One can argue even our indigenous population’s ancestors had to cross a land bridge between Alaska and what is now Russia millennia ago.

So maybe now it shouldn’t be our home on native land, although having been born in Canada, I do qualify as a native and in a small part this is my land.

But in this day where there are those who are

woke and politically correct, and others who lean more towards realism, “our home on native land” could be considered very divisive.

And this is why Trudeau would like the idea. He can see political gain in this.

The Mayor of Mississauga, Bonnie Crombie has jumped on board urging her council to lobby the Feds for this lyric change.

I’m sure the levelheaded, longtime former Mayor of that city Hazel McCallion would be spinning in her proverbial grave. Having met Hazel on several occasions I know she was a practical person.

Which brings me to a column I wrote a couple of months back, when Jully Black first created this controversy.

It came about after Tofield Deputy Mayor Harold Conquest asked council to send Ottawa a note suggesting the lyric be changed to “our home and cherished land.”

Non-divisive, neutral, and not offensive to anyone.

After all Canada is our home and those who have immigrated to Canada from all corners of the world cherish the country for the freedoms and opportunities it offers.

Now, Mississauga has not yet backed Crombie in going all in on the wedge lyrics.

Trudeau told CBC on Canada Day his government would have to seek the opinion of all Canadians before the lyrics could change.

“I look forward to talk-

ing with indigenous Canadians about how they feel the anthem could or might change. I want to talk with a lot of Canadians,” he said. “It’s not any government’s anthem. It's Canadians’ anthem.”

So this is an opportunity to take the politics and divisiveness out of the lyrics of our national anthem.

I hope Tofield council will eventually approve a motion to take Conquest’s proposal to the fall AUMA conference and lobbying for support from all Alberta municipalities for his change.

I hope this ignites debate. Start a petition for Conquest’s lyrics.

Send letters to your MPs. It’s a great idea for a lyric change and it comes from rural Alberta.

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Vacation Bible School enrollment up 25 per cent Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Three local churches, Tofield Community, Tofield Alliance and Tofield Bardo Lutheran wrapped up their combined week-long Vacation Bible School (VBS) July 7 at the Tofield Community Church. The free program attracted 75 children ages five and up which Pastor Nathan Nichols said has increased from last year.

“We had 62 kids registered last year so we’re up about 25 percent this year,” he said, adding he has been with the Community Church since 2019.

“I’ve heard in years past we have had 100, but every year is different.”

Nichols said the program runs only in the mornings with games, crafts, music and fun biblical lessons.

“Our intention, or goal and purpose is to spread God's word and to teach his word. We know the topic is in opposition to a lot of people's views and lifestyles and ways and our goal isn't necessarily to attack them, but to defend what we believe,” he said.

“We live in a world where some people say truth is here. This is what truth is. So, we're saying no, this is what God's Word says the truth is. This is what we hold to the truth because we hold God's word as the arbiter of truth.”

Last week’s program concluded with a barbeque on their last day.

Nichols said registration for the annual program opens in early May. Above right: A group of children engages with a lesson on the Sword of the Spirit at the Tofield Community Church during Vacation Bible School last week in Tofield. The program, a combined effort between three local churches, saw an enrollment increase of 25 percent this year.

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Dolly Parton free book program in full swing at library Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Children in the Tofield area can now sign up at the Tofield library to take part in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library where they will receive one free book in the mail every month until they are five years old.

Tofield Library manager, Sydney Baxter, formerly known as Nicole Hillyer, said the program was brought to Tofield by board chair Kevin Smook who is also part of the Camrose Rotary Club which funds the program in Camrose.

“They have been doing it for two years now, and Kevin thought it was a great program and we should do it here,” she said.

The program has gifted millions of books since its inception in the US in 1995, and millions more since branching into Canada in 2006. Dolly Parton’s program was inspired by her late father who was illiterate.

Baxter said the first book every child receives is a copy of ‘The Little En-

Tofield Libary manager Sydney Baxter sits with her daughter Madi Hillyer while holding a pamphlet on the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program. The program will send a free book in the mail every month to children aged five and under. gine That Could’, and the final book once they turn five is a graduation book.

“They get a special email from dolly with a graduation video and they get a graduation book,” she said.

Currently, there are 28 children enrolled in the program and Baxter said their limit is 50. She added that children from Tofield and a portion of Beaver County are eligible to sign up.

In terms of fundraising,

Baxter said that so far, they have raised $3,000 with the program costing $4 per child per month.

She said the largest donation they have received so far has been from the Tofield Gun Club.

“They donated $1,400,” she said, adding that once it was donated, they felt comfortable going ahead with the program.

“It was huge. They donated it in May, and once they did that we thought, ‘okay I think we can go now’.”

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Baxter said the Dolly Parton organization decide which books are chosen and they are mailed from the United States.

She said they recently gave away their 200 mil-

lionth book and are celebrating.

“They made it a big deal (and) are doing it kind of Willy Wonka style, (where) they're doing golden tickets in

the books and kids (can win) a trip to Dollywood,” she said.

“There's seven golden tickets that have gone out, so they've celebrated this huge milestone.”

Meanwhile, Baxter said the program is hugely beneficial to children and encourages parents to sign up their kids.

“It's different than the library because the kids get to keep the books. It increases literacy that much more, because there's something very special about books being yours, and that you can keep it,” she said.

“Little kids talk about how they go to the post office, and they get their book, and it's just adorable.”

Baxter said parents can sign up online or register at the library.

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Moisture in recent weeks has helped local farmers keep fields alive Patricia Harcourt The potential for drought-like conditions developing is a fear for producers of late, although rain in the past three weeks has helped alleviate some of those fears.

Alberta crop report’s June 27 edition states that over the previous week there has been “a patchwork of rain” that fell across Alberta.

Thunderstorm activity has been widespread and

continued in the early part of this week, although a weekend of high temperatures and no rain preceded that.

While some areas of the province received substantial rain, a portion of areas in the South, Central, and Peace regions didn’t get much rain in the time period given by the report.

Overall by June 27, the crop report states that 45 per cent of crops were considered good to excellent, although this is 29

per cent below the five year average.

The highest is in the Peace region at 60 per cent good, followed by the North East region, which includes Beaver County area, with 58 per cent of crops considered good to excellent.

Crops overall have improved slightly since the first report on actual crop growth on June 13.

Notable improvements have been seen in spring wheat, barley, oats, and Continued on BCC2

Crop conditions were dry last fall but many farmers managed to bring in a good yield crop despite this. This year, rain has been an issue especially in the growing stage of June.

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County to hold public sessions on revamping land use and development bylaws Patricia Harcourt With the county’s Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan dating back to 1998, Beaver County Council is in the process of reviewing the two documents before holding an open house and public hearings to get residents’ input.

Last year, the county hired V3 Consultants of Canada as the consultant in this process to reflect changes in the community, development demands, and a need for more modernized regulations and to “minimize red tape.”

On the newly revamped county website, the issue of an updated MDP and LUB is addressed with details given on the project overview and fact sheet provided. People are encouraged to sign up for updates.

The Land Use Bylaw’s (LUB) purpose is defined as the following: “To manage the land uses within a municipality to avoid impacts on the community, neighbours, and the environment.” That includes building regulations, the

subdivision of land and any use that can occur on land.

The bylaw can prohibit or regulate and control the use and development of land and buildings in a municipality. That can include design standards, population density, building developments, agriculture land protection, and any other issue deemed by council that needs regulation on land use.

The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) provides policy direction around land use, transportation, environment, parks, and other services.

It involves the future land use of the county, and the proposals for future development. Also working with other adjacent municipalities regarding things like land use, infrastructure and future growth patterns involving both parties.

MDPs also cover transportation systems, and the providing of municipal services and facilities.

County Council reviewed the existing MDP and LUB last year, with the development offi-

cer at that time stating: “We want to make sure you’re comfortable with this process before taking (the proposed revised documents) to public sessions.”

At a meeting earlier last year, council was given an attachment outlining the major changes to the LUB that were proposed then, along with additional questions for consideration.

The MDP had been dealt with earlier.

Both documents had received some updates over the years but now were due for an overhaul with the larger passage of time.

The project had been identified in the county’s 2021 budget and council heard last year that administration wanted to move forward with it at that time.

Both Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) and Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) had agreed that a public consultation process would be necessary.

“We all agree public input is going to be key,”

said Smook, at that time.

The objective was to hire a consultant to conduct “a comprehensive review and update of the MDP and LUB to bring them more aligned with existing county policies and provincial requirements.”

The current website lists several examples of what the county has consulted for input on including: red tape reduction, support and promotion of industrial parks, addressing the organization and layout of the Land Use Bylaw, addressing lighting impacts on adjacent properties (i.e. security lighting), enhance opportunities for agri-tourism and value-added agriculture, and enable campgrounds while managing their interface with other uses.

“It will be these items that the county will also seek input from the community and stakeholders,” the current website states.

Plus, “Council will be involved in being presented with updates, and attend the public open house. Council will also be the authority to approve any recommended

changes and amendments arising from the review and public engagement.”

And, “Administration will manage the project and provide the consultant with input “on the current challenges with particular elements of the MDP and LUB as noted.”

Council and administration will attend the open house and public hearing, whose schedules have yet to be announced.

In the meantime, the website says that the consultant will be engaged with both council and administration on the issues listed previously.

This includes research and making recommendations on potential changes to the MDP and LUB. Also, the consultant “will also assist with the engagement process and public hearing.”

Once finalized, the county intends to post the proposed changes to the website. Hard copies will also be provided at the county office in Ryley, and the proposals will also be sent to anyone who has registered with administration for updates and informa-

tion.

People will also be able to attend a public open house to learn more about the proposed amendments and provide input.

“All comments received at the open house will be recorded anonymously in a ‘What We Herd’ report, where every comment will be responded to,” explained the website.

“Following a review of the input received changes and adjustments may be made to the proposed amendments.”

This will be followed by a public hearing where anyone can go on record to support or oppose the amendments.

“Council will be the ultimate authority to decide to approve the proposed changes, reject the proposed changes or defer the hearing to seek additional information,” states the website.

The county is urging people to register with them on the county website so they stay informed of times and dates. The county will also inform the public through the local newspaper.

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Crops Continued from BCC1

canola.

Spring cereals are reported either booting or near the end of stem elongation in all regions. However, in the South there are reports of “widespread head emergence.”

Canola crops in the province have begun flowering, with 22 per cent flowering by the report cutoff a few days earlier. In the North East it is reported that 21 per cent of canola was flowering at that time.

Provincially, it was reported that 34 per cent of dried peas were flowering, way ahead of the nine per cent five-year average and the 19 per cent 10-year average. In the North East 42 per cent of dry peas have flowered.

The report states that “significant rainfall through June has improved soil moisture ratings in all regions, despite a decrease in ratings since last week.”

But by June 27, soil moisture was fair in 24 per cent of crops, good in 30 per cent of crops and excellent in 15 per cent.

As of the last reporting date, the first cut of hay has begun in all regions of the province with tame hay growth listed as 28 per cent poor, 37 per cent fair, 30 per cent good, and five per cent excellent.

Pasture growth is 29 per cent poor, 35 per cent fair, 34 per cent good, and

two per cent excellent.

In the North East, Alberta Crop Report lists 58 per cent of crops listed as in good to excellent condition.

Spring wheat, barley, oats, canola, dry peas, and flax are all rated above 50 per cent, with responders to the survey listing pressure from army cutworms and gophers.

The report also said there were “significant rain events reported across the region,” and regional surface moisture was reported as nine per cent poor, 28 per cent fair, 49 per cent good, 12 per cent excellent, and one per cent excessive.

Spring cereal crop development in the North East ranges from early stem elongation to late head emergence, with the majority of crop reported as in the booting stages.

And some canola crops are in the leaf development stage while others are flowering. “Most responses are reporting crop as bolting,” stated the crop report.

In the North East region the first cut of dryland hay is completed, states the report.

Farmers can possibly take heart from last year’s crop when dry growing conditions had them fearing the worst. However, the harvest yield was well above average for the most part in the fall of 2022, 10 per cent above the five year average.

Conditions will likely show a change for the next Alberta Crop Report which will be released on Friday, July 14.

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Keeping the cattle sector growing and competitive Patricia Harcourt Loan limits for cattle producers are being raised in a bid “to ensure the province’s cattle producers are able to continue producing the world’s best beef,” stated a statement from the province July 10.

“Beefing up access to capital for livestock producers,” was a tongue-in-cheek way to say the Alberta government also wants the province’s cattle sector to “continue to grow and remain competitive.”

With beef being Alberta’s biggest agri-food export, amendments have been made to the Feeder Association Guarantee Regulation to give feeder association members more options to purchase and market livestock. It also helps to generate better cash flow for their operations.

This will raise individual and joint membership loan

limits, excluding advances, from $2 million to $3 million.

“Feeder associations are an essential part of Alberta’s livestock industry and are a proven way to support new entrants in primary agriculture,” stated Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation R.J. Sigurdson.

Sigurdson said the amendments “ensure thousands of producers across the province have access to the capital they need to keep producing Alberta’s worldrenowned beef.”

Getting easily accessible, low interest capital backed by a government guarantee with also help producers dealing with rising cattle prices, which have gone up 25 per cent since the beginning of the year.

Made up of local livestock producers, feeder associations take in cattle and sheep and feed them to get them to market weight before shipping

them for processing.

Alberta’s Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program helps local, producer-run cooperatives get competitive financing to ensure they can continue being a player in the global market.

“These changes will help to

ensure continued sustainable growth in Alberta’s livestock feeding sector, providing much-needed support to our existing feeder members while making this capital-intensive business more viable and accessible to new entrants and young farmers in the current

market environment,” said Philipp Lammerding, chair, Feeder Associations of Alberta Ltd. These amendments follow last fall’s Feeder Associations Guarantee Program’s overall loan guarantee limit increase to $150 million.

Beaver County 5120 - 50th Street, Box 140, Ryley AB, T0B 4A0 Phone: 780.663.3730 | www.beaver.ab.ca CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

TWP 502, CAREY RIDGE ESTATES, AND REPAIRS ON TWP RD 492 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

START DATE

ESTIMATED END DATE

UPDATE JULY 12TH

CULVERT MAINTENANCE

APRIL 1

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PATCHING OIL ROADS

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MAY 29

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TWP RD 502 between RGE RD 205 to CAREY RIDGE entrance Phase 1 (Cement) Phase 2 (1st lift of chip seal) Phase 3 (2nd lift of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) HWY 854 from HWY 14 south to TWP RD 500 Phase 1 (Cement) Phase 2 (1st lift of chip seal) Phase 3 (2nd lift of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips)

The soil stabilizing for the road base with soil cement is now complete. We will soon be starting the first layer of chip seal.

There will be many loose rocks after the chip seal layer is applied.

Speed limits will be reduced on these roads once opened until the project is complete.

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Over the next few weeks, Highway 854 from Highway 14 south of Township Road 500, will be upgraded from an oiled surface to an all0-weather hard surfaced road. This involves stabilizing the road base with soil cement before applying two coats of "chip seal".

While this process is much different from the process to pave a road with asphalt, the end result will seem similar to residents and the travelling public resulting in a road that is not dusty when it is dry, nor muddy when it is wet.

During these construction phases, portions of the roads may be closed to allow crews to work safely. Please use alternate routes, and be cautious while driving through these zones (local traffic only).

Beaver County's goal is to provide a healthy, injury free work environment for all employees, contractors, visitors, and the general public. Already this year we have had people exceeding the posted speed limits in construction zones, endangering staff, contractors, and the public. There are potential hazards to the public and to vehicles during the construction process. This can include heavy machinery, dust or mud, road material such as gravel, asphalt coatings, and rock chips. We apologize for the inconvenience that road maintenance and upgrading causes, but the same roads that receive the most traffic also need the most maintenance. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this construction season. If you have any questions, please call the Beaver County Service Centre.

DUST CONTROL PROGRAM The Fall Dust Control Program is now open for applications! If you have participated in our program before, letters were sent out on June 5th, but for new applicants, simply visit our website to access the application form under Services > County Roads > Dust Control, or scan the QR code with your phone...

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COMMUNITY EVENTS - JULY & AUGUST 2023 Chariot and Chuckwagon Races - July 14, 15, 16 At the Cloverlodge Stampede Grounds in Viking. Ball tournament, pork rib smoker cook off, dance with live music and more! Contact Kerri Davis at 780-385-1757 for more information.

Bruce Stampede - July 28, 29, 30 Free camping, amature rodeo, kids events, parade, jackpot and more!

Tofield Western Days - August 10 - 14 Bull Bash, Sodbuster Rodeo, Promenade/Street Fair, live band, and more!

DEVELOPMENT PERMITS The following Development Applications have been APPROVED (except where otherwise noted) by the Development Authority under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No.98-801, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

APPEAL DEADLINE: Application No: Applicant: Location: Development:

Brettzky's Hockey Challenge - August 10 - 13 Free camping available, concession, and wild pony races!

For more information contact Ellie at 780-385-1469 Are we missing something? Do you have an event you'd like us to share? If so, send the info through to communications@beaver.ab.ca

FIRE UPDATES Fire control levels can change at any time. Stay informed and visit www.albertafirebans.ca to view the latest information on all active fire advisories, fire restrictions, and fire bans across the province.

July 12, 2023 020020-23-D0032 Parker, LuAnn Plan 812 1138; Block 1; Lot 10 in SW-35-51-20-4 Discretionary Use - Buildings and Uses Accessory to Discretionary Uses - Existing detached garage (Variance to the side yard setback requirement noted in Section 6.6(7) (4)(a)(i) of the Land Use Bylaw. The side yard setback requirement noted in the Land Use Bylaw is 20ft. This detached garage has a side yard setback of 18.83 ft to the NW boundary of the parcel. The variance is 1.17 ft

APPEAL DEADLINE: July 19, 2023 020020-23-D0036 Application No: Dhanoa, Jobanjot Applicant: Plan 192 3207; Block 1; Lot 1 in NE-29-50-16-4 Location: Discretionary Use - General Commercial Uses Development: - Wholesale and Retail sale of Vehicles (2,400 sq.ft. parking pad, 5,000 sq.ft. parking pad, and 512 sq.ft customer parking area.)

MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN & LAND USE BYLAW The Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw Update Project is underway. The Project Stages and Overview can be found on our website under the News and Planning and Development sections. To get email updates sign up for our new mailing list using the information below!

CAMPING AT BLACK NUGGET OR CAMP LAKE CAMPGROUNDS Are you looking to hit the road and do some camping this summer? Beaver County's Campgrounds provide privacy with a friendly open atmosphere, a beautiful country setting and easy accessibility. Our Campgrounds are the perfect place for a fun family vacation!

For more information or to book a site visit www.campreservations.ca or scan the QR code with your phone...

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APPEAL DEADLINE: Application No: Applicant: Location: Development:

August 2, 2023 020020-23-D0037 Reil, Brent SE-35-50-18-4 Discretionary Use - Second or Additional Dwelling - Off grid cabin 16' x 32'

APPEAL DEADLINE: August 2, 2023 Application No: 020020-23-D0038 Applicant: Stahl, James (Countertop Expressions Ltd.) Location: Hutterian Brethren Church of Tofield Development: SE-2-50-19-4 Discretionary Use - General Industrial Use Type I - Cabinet and Countertop Fabrication in existing 80' by 250' building.

Any person wishing to appeal a decision may do so by serving written notice on the prescribed form (stating reasons for the appeal) and submitting the applicable fee of $200.00 to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at the following address.

The notice of appeal must be submitted before 4:30 pm on the appeal deadline date shown above. The prescribed form is available on the County website or in the office.

Further information regarding the above decisions may be obtained from the County Office: SECRETARY Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Beaver County Box 140 Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 780-663-3730

The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - Page 9

Forecast calls for more hot days ahead how to stay safe Alberta Health Services reminds Albertans to take some simple precautions in the heat so you can safely enjoy outdoor activities this summer.

Heat stress is primarily due to three main factors: UVA and UVB radiation, temperature and humidity.

People can be affected by heat stress in several ways, from mild to life-threatening. Young children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions are at the highest risk.

Young, healthy people participating in strenuous activity and those working outdoors during the heat may also be at risk.

If your body temperature gets too high, you can get heat-related illnesses. Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency and requires medical attention as soon as possible.

For emergencies, visit your nearest local emergency department or call 911.

Prior to leaving home, check the air quality, humidity, and for any forecasted heat warnings. If you’re trying to keep cool: -Use air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, go into the basement or visit a cool location, such as a shopping centre or library.

-Close your blinds or curtains, and use awnings and shutters.

-Do activities early or later in the day when it is cooler.

-Try to avoid strenuous activities.

-Take frequent breaks and seek shade.

-Drink lots of water and other non-alcoholic, noncaffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.

-Protect your skin from the sun. If you are planning on being outdoors: -Apply a sunscreen that screens out UVA and UVB rays and has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Apply it 20 minutes before going outside and reapply frequently.

-Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses (with a UVA/UVB CSA certified seal).

-Wear light-coloured long-sleeved shirts and pants that cover skin.

-Keep a close eye on babies and children and check in on loved ones, especially those who may be socially isolated or live in un-airconditioned housing, to see how they are coping.

Know your options so you can get the right care when you need it. Health Link at 811 provides 24/7 health advice and information.

Other options include your family doctor, ambulatory care and family care clinics, walk-in clinics and your local pharmacy.

Visit ahs.ca/options for more info. For emergencies, visit your nearest local emergency department or call 911.

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Ryley Lions donate second installment of $500 to Tofield-Ryley Area Food Bank

The Ryley Lions Club brought their second of four $500 donations to the Tofield Ryley Area Food Bank June 27. L-R: Ryley Lions Club President Andre Nimchuk, Food Bank Board Chair Dawn Arnold, Food Bank Volunteer Brenda Friedenberg, and Ryley Lions Club Member Perry Story.

ANDRE NIMCHUK PHOTO Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Two members of the Ryley Lions Club made a visit to the Tofield Ryley Area Food Bank June 27 to deliver their second donation of $500. The Ryley Lions committed to donating a total of $2,000 to the food bank this year by way

of four $500 installments.

“Our club committed to making four $500 donations this year. We have done two now, and later on this year we will do the other two,” said Ryley Lions President Andre Nimchuk. “We know the need is there and that is what service clubs do is support community projects.”

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LAMONT COUNTY • W4-18-53-24-SW Plan 0826481 Block 2 Lot 1 5.02 acres yard site in Lamont County. Utilities at the property line.

Price $45,000 • W4-20-55-27-SE Plan 1023701 Block 1 Lot 1A Lamont County. 138.09 acres in the Lamont Heartland for industrial use. Located North of Highway 15 on Range Road 202.

Price $4,400,000 • W4-18-54-18NW 2 parcel farm 158.48 acres 130 ± acres of grain cultivation 3 bedroom house.

Property has gas, power, well, septic with aerial discharge, Dug out and a shop Price: $795,000 • 4 lot package for sale in Chipman. Located 5004 50 St, 5006 50 St, 5008 50 St, 5010 50 St Chipman AB. Please call for price • SW ¼, 30-54-18-W4 (South ½)- 72.12 acres Fenced pasture land Price: $190,000 • HWY 834 TWP 544 Village Chipman 70.18 acres Fenced pasture land Price: $190,000 • HWY 834 TWP 544 Village Chipman 2.05 acres pasture land Price: $50,000 • W4-18-53-26-NE N1/2 Lamont County 80 acres with about 70 acres in hay. Property is fenced, and has power and a well. Price: $250,000 • NE-11-54-18-W4 160 acres and E 1/2 NW-11-54-18-W4 79.73 acres both properties fenced. Larger property has ± 130 acres of hay with a large spring fed dugout. and the smaller portion is pasture. Price $760,000.00 • SE-8-55-17-W4 160 acres ± 130 acres of #2 soil currently in hay Price $660,000

TWO HILLS COUNTY RECREATION LAND

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STRATHCONA COUNTY

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

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LOOSE ENDS

Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

Sadly, I must confess to being one of those Canadi-

ans who wouldn’t pass the test given those who wish to become citizens of our great country. I would flunk big time.

People wishing to become a Canadian have to answer 20 questions about citizens’ rights and responsibilities, our history, geography, economy, government, laws, and symbols. The passing score is 75 per cent. They are asked things like, who is John Buchan? And whose

portrait is on the $10 bill?

That’s two strikes against me already. I’ve never heard of Mr. Buchan. And since we ask the ATM at our bank to spit out 20s, or 50s and 100s if we’re feeling flush, I haven’t seen a $10 bill in ages.

But even if I saw one on a daily basis I wouldn’t know that the portrait is of Viola Desmond, a lady I’m sure deserves to be immortalized on our paper money but again, not someone I would recognize. (On a personal note, I have since learned that

Viola Desmond was an entrepreneur and businesswoman from Nova Scotia who fought for civil rights and who deserves to be on our $100 or maybe $500 bill, at the least. Just saying.)

As for John Buchan, he was a Scottish novelist who wrote the spy thriller, The Thirty-nine Steps and was Canada’s governor general in 1935-40. (I asked Google.) As for who established the first European settlements in Canada?

Dumb-de-dumb-dumb.

Am I hopeless or what?

That’s what happens when school children learn more about the US than their own country.

Speaking of our neighbours to the south, just for fun, a disc jockey on the radio station I listen to called a member of an American band and asked him a few questions about us.

The musician said right off that he was about to embarrass himself but was a good sport about it. He knew that our national emblem is the maple leaf, thanks mostly to hockey

jerseys. Asked to name our national animal, he guessed the moose, bless him, much more majestic than our beaver but not as cute. He guessed our second sport as curling, which would have been my guess because I didn’t even know lacrosse – the correct answer - was played professionally.

He guessed Montreal was our national capital but all in all, he did okay.

Much better than a Vancouver writer who called Calgary our provincial capital. That’s a big FLUNK!

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