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Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Tofield/Beaver County West Family and Community Support Services (TBWFCSS) is again collecting school supplies, in order to offer assistance to families who may not be able to afford them for their children. Donations can be dropped off at the FCSS office, located in the Tofield Town Office building, preferably before Tuesday, August 27. “Before then would be best, as this allows us a day or so before school starts to finish up items for the families. We prepare packages based on the ages, grades, and schools of the students, and we call the families who have registered to come to pick them up,” said TBWFCSS Director Tracey Boast Radley. Boast Radley said items that are often needed include writing utensils and pencil cases. “Sharpened HB pencils, sharpened pencil crayons, pencil boxes, white erasers, and Hilroy non-coiled scribblers are items we tend to need more of,” she said. In 2023, seven families with 17 students used the Tools for School program, and nine families with 14 children in 2022. “We provide service to families living in Tofield and Beaver County West. We are very thankful to the generous donations we have received from residents so far. We would also like to extend thanks to our Member of Parliament Damien Kurek who supported our Tools for School program with the ‘Kits for Kids’ of five backpacks filled with school supplies. “Any families in need can register by calling our office at 780-662-7067,” Boast Radley said.

Good showing for local at Bruce Stampede Local rodeo pro, Noah Hartum of Tofield, was at the Bruce Stampede on Sunday afternoon to show off his Tie Down Roping skills. Hartum scored a 9.6, tying for seventh place after the weekend events. ALLY ANDERSON PHOTOS

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Holden Library encourages reading for kids throughout the summer Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The Holden Municipal Library’s summer reading program is halfway through, and they are planning to partner with

Viking/Beaver Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) for their year end party. The library’s reading program, for kids age four to 12, is held every weekday throughout the summer,

where an hour is spent engaging kids in reading, games, and crafts. This year’s summer student, Lanaya Carrington of Viking, outlined what an average day at the program looks like.

“The kids come in, find a book, sit down and we do about 15 minutes of reading together. Then we do a craft and if it's nice out, we'll go out and play some games, or do an experiment.

“They each have their own book logs, and Mondays and Thursdays they get their prizes,” she said. Prizes are received for each hour of reading, from one hour to 10, and by five hour increments up to 25 for a grand prize which has yet to be revealed. Carrington was the Holden Library’s summer student last year, and

she said she also has experience working with kids in volunteering and working with a preschool. Carrington graduated from high school in June, and will be attending the Red Deer MC College in September, taking a hairstyling program. The summer reading program’s year end party will be held Friday, August 16.

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Kids attending the Holden Municipal Library summer reading program complete colouring pages together on Thursday, July 25. ANNETTE CHRYSTIAN PHOTO

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Ryley shop organizing treasure hunt in village Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Joehara Antonio, owner of 3 Kings Hub and mother of three boys, is encouraging kids and adults alike to get outside and enjoy the summer weather by organizing a treasure hunt, and 20 golden eggs have been hidden all over the village of Ryley.

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The local bubble tea shop in Ryley, 3 Kings Hub, is encouraging kids and adults alike to get outside and enjoy the summer weather. They have organized a treasure hunt, and have hidden golden eggs all over the village to be brought in to exchange for a prize. Owner Joehara Antonio said she thought of the idea while walking her dog. “I was walking my dog during the daytime, and there were no kids that I saw. I like seeing kids walking around, I have three kids of my own, and I thought it would be something they could do during the summer. We don’t see kids out often, they are either cooped up with their phone, or being online, so I figured this could be a way to get them outside,” she said. There are no specific boundaries within the Village of Ryley where the 20 eggs might be hiding. “I believe six or seven have been found, so there is about 13 or 14 left,” she said. The eggs have been hidden with

varying degrees of difficulty, and Antonio said the treasure hunt is not just for young kids, but teenagers and adults, too. Various prizes are waiting to be won, as 3 Kings Hub has many products, including bubble tea, coffee, baked goodies, candy, and pop. “In order for them to collect their prize, they have to bring the golden egg into the store. We will ask them where they found it, but the eggs are also numbered and we kept a list of where we hid each one. The prize can be anything from a free coffee, a small bubble tea, to croffles, and other baked goods as well. Sometimes a kid may say that they aren’t allowed to have so much sugar, so we will give them a prize of equal value,” Antonio said. Antonio moved to Ryley in 2020, and 3 Kings Hub opened in October 2023. “I moved here in 2020, and then moved back to Edmonton to do some schooling. I was doing aesthetics, hair and makeup, but it was not for me, not my calling. I saw the opportunity that the Village was renting this place out, and I thought it would be nice for a convenience store. Continued on Page 7

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Albertans seek legitimate and effective ways to support Jasper George Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Thousands of Albertans emotionally tied to a unique mountain town are looking for ways to help in its time of need. But as the embers and blackened building frames still smouldered in Jasper, population 4,600, avenues of support weren’t necessarily easy to find or navigate. Maps and Google before them, Patti Smith and her 12-year-old grandson sorted through stories about a wildfire that destroyed nearly a third of the town’s structures, wrestling with issues and questions as they came to mind. They talked about the value of people versus landmarks and tourist attractions, and whether communities other than Jasper might be in trouble. “How to actually help is something that’s hard to find out,” said Smith, a lifelong resident of rural Ponoka. “Do you drive to Jasper and wave around a fistful of money and say, ‘Hey! Here!’ ” Not exactly. But the money part is sound. Dollars or Stuff? “Sometimes we can't even anticipate what's needed, so cash is king,” said Scott Cameron, an emergency management consultant and former Jasper resident. “Stuff is good, but it takes a lot of energy and resources to manage stuff, whereas cash allows the community and people to do what they need to do.” There’s a feel-good connection to di-

rectly donating goods. But well-intentioned junk is still junk, Cameron said. “A disaster is not a time to empty your basement. A disaster is a time to step forward with a contribution that's going to provide comfort in the best way possible.”

‘Keep junk, send money’ Jasper municipality and national park residents and visitors – perhaps 25,000 of them – scrambled to escape the community when an evacuation order came down Monday, July 22, because of two wildfires. Less than two days after the order, the southern-most fire reached the town. With that, Jasper soon became the third major Alberta community to suffer significant damage by wildfire in the last dozen-plus years. Slave Lake was struck in 2011 and Fort McMurray in 2016. Helpless to do much more, evacuated Jasperites scoured the internet for news, videos and images. Friends, family and strangers saw similar content, over and over, and wanted to help. For some Albertans and British Columbians, that meant opening their communities and homes to evacuees. Others wanted to act by making donations — quickly. Cameron understands the impulse. But reacting to the earliest or most emotional appeal in your feeds and platforms should be tempered with checking facts, avoiding scams and making sure you’re using established,

couldn't pick out landmarks to know where it was. I mean, you're curious of course, but at the same time you don't want to participate in some sort of voyeurism. So yeah, I was concerned about the people I know and the community itself. I just couldn't tell a lot from the photos. "So you're left questioning, you know?” Through friends and Facebook, he learned that the Jasper Community Team Society (jaspercommunityteamsociety.ca) had set up a relief fund, earmarking 100 per cent of donations to community support. “You go with who you can trust,” said Cameron. Trusted sourcing is always critical in times of emergency, another Albertan with a connection to Jasper —and wildfires — told the Local Journalism Initiative.

credible channels, he said. Indeed, the Better Business Bureau has already distributed a scam warning. The organization suggests using its charity review area to make sure those who seek your dollars are legitimate. Also at bbb.org are tips for vetting crowdfunding campaigns and direct, unsolicited appeals. Cameron, a cofounder of Emergency Management Logistics Canada, said groups with good reputations like the Red Cross are always a solid option. The Red Cross does has the structure and expertise to target the most pressing needs, regardless of where in Alberta the fire is. Donate online at redcross.ca, by calling 1-800-418-1111, or — for a quick $10 shot — by texting ABFIRES to 45678. The bonus is that one dollar becomes three: the province and the federal government match donations to the Red Cross’s 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal. Cameron, of course, has direct concern for his former community and the people he knows there. Today he lives in Calgary, but back in 1988 Cameron completed his university practicum with the Jasper School Division in what was then classified as a townsite rather than a municipality. After graduating, he continued in Jasper from 1989 to 1992, launching a three-decade career in management positions in local government. “I'd see some of the pictures, and I

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Tofield Western Days just around the corner Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The third annual Western Days event, spanning four days, will soon be taking over the town of Tofield, beginning on Thursday, August 8, with a food truck fair and real bull riding cowboys of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canada Touring Pro Division descending on the Tofield Arena for the 12th annual Bull Bash. Starting at 4:30 p.m., food trucks, kids activities, and inflatables will be at the Tofield Sportsgrounds, with the Bull Bash set to begin at 7 p.m, and an outdoor dance, a cabaret, to follow. On Friday, main street Tofield will be blocked off for Promenade, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., jampacked full of food and activities. “Promenade is a street fair featuring food, entertainment, market vendors, displays, a petting zoo, inflatables for the kids, a mechanical bull, mini-golf, and much more!” Vanita Eglauer, Town of Tofield recreation and facilities coordinator said. “Several local groups and organizations will be on the street with activities and fun as well! Two entertainment stages with local singers, entertainers, and karaoke will be on one stage, and ‘Cooper Studios’ performers on another,” she said. Eglauer said that Promenade is an event geared towards families, and that donations from local businesses has made many of the activities free to participate in. “Promenade is a family event. Local businesses have provided financial support to the event, which means that the majority of the activities are free,” Eglauer said. New to Promenade this year, the Mirror Lake Train from Camrose will make an appearance, offering rides throughout the evening at no charge. During that time, beginning at 6 p.m., rodeo slack will start, which is free to watch. Rodeo slack is when rodeo contestants who are not scheduled to perform on one of the main rodeo days, due to time constraints, will compete in their events. “All three of the rodeo

performances provide the opportunity for as many contestants to participate in the Rodeo in Tofield and earn points in the LRA (Lakeland Rodeo Association) and WRA (Wildrose Rodeo Association) season. Highest point earners gain entry to the LRA/WRA finals held each year. There are multiple rodeos held each weekend – when contestants enter the Rodeo, they choose which performance they prefer based on their schedule,” Eglauer said. On day three, Saturday, August 10, pancake breakfast will be served at the Tofield Arena from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and new to the Western Days weekend is

a Western Market, which will be set up in the Tofield Meeting Room from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. “The Western Market is organized by Amy with the Katchemut Creek Family Horse Club (KCFHC),” Eglauer said. The 41st annual Sodbuster Rodeo will be held Saturday and Sunday, with the Saturday performance beginning at 3 p.m., and the Sunday rodeo at 2 p.m. Rodeo Clown Ricky Ticky Wanchuk will be at both, to entertain and joke with the rodeo goers. The BuckShot Bandits Drill Team will make a grand entrance at each of the rodeo performances. For youngsters aged 4 to 6 who are inter-

ested in sheep riding, they can be registered for Mutton Bustin’ through the Town Office. Saturday night will also include the second dance of Western Days, with live band Slow Walkin' Walter. Tickets for all the events, or full event passes, are available for purchase online at tofieldagsociety.ca, or at the Tofield Town Office. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate, though it’s cheaper to buy ahead of time. “We are still looking for volunteers to help out with the events including Grounds Admission, 50/50, Rodeo Dance, etcetera,” Eglauer said.

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Tofield Library holding chalk art competition to the end of August Vanessa Poitras Staff Reporter

The Tofield Library is hosting a chalk art contest for all ages the duration of the summer months going until the end of August. At the front desk a

chalk art idea jar is provided as well as chalk to use outside. One entry per person is accepted every week but chalk artists who would like to enter again the next week are welcome to do so. The librarian will take a

photo of the art and give artists an entry form to fill out. Every Friday the names entered that week will be put into a hat and one name will be chosen to receive a prize, Madi Hillyer (librarian and summer reading pro-

Some of the chalk artist creations outside of the Tofield Library. VANESSA POITRAS PHOTO

Treasure Hunt Continued from Page 3 “I wrote a proposal for them, and they asked me about my goals, what I wanted the business to look like in one year. The River Rock Cafe had closed, and I thought it would be nice if my idea came to life, because it was during COVID that I moved here, for parents to have a community shop, a family-friendly cafe that they could bring their kids in, have coffee, and so far I’ve been trying to achieve that goal,” she said. The name 3 Kings Hub came about because of Antonio’s children. “I have three kids, and it’s in the name, they are all boys: three kings,” she said. Antonio describes her business as a combination of a café and a convenience store, and that croffles are a defining feature of the shop. “I have been saying convenience and café, because it is a little bit of both and I like it that way. I have a couple of people asking for certain kind of groceries, so I try to accommodate what they ask for, so it’s a little bit of everything,” she said. “When I wanted to revamp the store, because there is Ryley Foods across the street, I figured

something that would change it, and have a big bang, would be croffles, which is a croissant waffle. It’s all over Asia, but not a lot of Asians have been opening here to offer croffles. It’s a good dessert, but it is apparently filling for the majority of people that have ordered it. Our signature one is 3 Kings Berry,” she said. Antonio was also the director of Ryley Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) for about seven months before opening her bubble tea shop, though she previously had a lash business in Edmonton as well. The treasure hunt ends on Friday, August 2, and is only one of several activities Antonio has planned for the rest of the summer. “This contest is the first of many that we’re going to have. We’re thinking of doing tie-dye shirts, we’re just doing two weeks at a time for events,” she said. Antonio says she likes to give back to the community, and instead of having a tip jar in her store, she has a ‘change for community’ jar. “If someone puts change in there, it goes back to the community. (Sometimes if a kid doesn’t have quite enough money to pay for a

snack,) we will cover the rest of it for them using what’s in the jar. And it's not for just kids, it's also for adults who may not have much, we say, come right on in. We're not saying no if you can't afford it. I like to give back to the community. I know it's tough,” she said. 3 Kings Hub had an angel tree at Christmastime last year, which was also funded through the change for community jar.

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and goodie bags for a total of five prizes available.

The Beaver District 4-H Council would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the following businesses, companies, and individuals who supported our second annual fundraiser through monetary donations, silent auction items, and ticket sales.

• Enercaptia • Home-Time Realty • Holden Legion • Viking Lions Club • Viking 4-H Beef Club • Bar H Leather Work • Janelle Evenson • Gloria & Ken Bourke • Carla Lehman Photography • Copper Arrow Designs • Beaver County • Wild Rose Co-op - Tofield • Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd • Cameron Farms • Tofield Packers • TCG • Rose City Professional Organizing • Arber Greenhouse • Cloverview Farms

• Kelly Kristensen • Nanninga Construction • Tofield Golden Club • The Sour Moose • Golden Drop Honey • Dan’s Equipment Rentals • Bumper to Bumper - Viking • Bruce Stampede • BASF • Young Farts RV Parts • Holco Construction • Friends of 4-H • Beaver District Multi Club Bart • Brooke Family Farm • Lazuli Farms • Tofield Golf Course • Laurie’s Vintage Creations • Twig & Velvet • Food with Flair

We could not have had the success of the event without Brian Dumont (DJ), Wendy Brown (line dancing instructor), Party King (mechanical bull), Holden Ag Society (space & preparing supper), and our four 4-H clubs and astounding volunteers. Thank you for supporting 4-H in Beaver County.

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JOHN’S RANT Jasper burns and social media idiots come out Let’s shed a quiet tear for the residents of Jasper. Not only have many of them lost their homes or business, but all in the tightly knit community have been affected by the wildfire that swept through heir community last week. Tears shed. Now, let’s look at the disaster that was social media after the fire struck and the reaction of people who should know better. Start with the absolute fact that Alberta Wildfire has absolutely no jurisdiction in a national park until they are asked to step in. Parks Canada handles firefighting in the national park, exactly the same as what happens in Elk Island National Park, which abuts Lamont, Beaver and Strathcona Counties. Those county emergency services have no jurisdiction in Elk Island until they are asked. Now there is lots of cooperation between these agencies. Elk Island officials do controlled burns periodically to mitigate uncontrolled fires and when that happens the local emergency services departments are routinely provided with information of what is happening. So when Thomas Lukaszuk, a former PC MLA and Deputy Premier, posts on X “Last time I checked, residents of Jasper vote in Alberta provincial elections, pay Alberta taxes and Jasper falls under Alberta Municipal Affairs,” he’s right. “Their schools/hospitals are managed by the Alberta government. Their fire department is part of AFFA,” he’s right again. But the townsite is in Alberta, but located within Federal jurisdiction. Lukaszuk has made a career recently out of gaslighting for the NDP and is doing so again. Or he was the poorest excuse for a Deputy Premier this province has ever had if he doesn’t know where provincial jurisdiction ends, which is namely at the Jasper Park gates. Another X user posted the province should have raced in to save the day. This poster from Medicine Hat sent me a post stating that CUPE had complained to the province about frontline workers having their jobs cut as the emergency departments were downsized.

That could possibly be true but doesn’t alter the FACT, Alberta can’t intrude into federal territory unless their help is requested. Maybe the left just doesn’t grasp this simple concept in their haste to trash the provincial government. Another falsehood that came across social media early as the fire was raging. Marmot Basin, the famous ski resort in the Jasper area was destroyed. As it turns out, no such thing occurred. Marmot was affected by the fire coming near it, but officials say they are planning to be fully open this winter with all lifts operating. Yet keyboard warriors, who knew nothing, had to post calamitous statements about the area's demise. Wonder how staff felt about that? After all, they could possibly lose their jobs if the area was destroyed and shut down. But keyboard warriors don’t care who they hurt. They just want to look smart, when they aren’t, and try to be part of the social commentary action. Now I don’t know anyone who has never visited Jasper. It is the less commercial of the world famous national parks straddling the Alberta/B.C. border with Banff being the top dog. But Jasper offers skiing in the winter and hiking, boating and beauty in the summer. Beauty is offered in all seasons. So, yes, I have memories of Jasper. Both from summer and winter visits. And I can sympathize with those including our Premier who was near tears describing the devastation of the townsite. I’ve attended conferences at the Jasper Park Lodge which was singed in the wildfire. A beautiful location and always a pleasant stay. I have stayed in downtown hotels while on ski trips. I have ridden the Jasper Tramway to the top of the Whistlers to see the spectacular views. Not being a sheep-like person who wants to be corralled and herded, when I go skiing I stay away from the organized ski weekends. One of those was enough. Being told to assemble earlier in the morning that I like, then being told to reassemble several hours later to board buses stacked like sardines in the Marmot parking lots wasn’t for me. So, I have lots of memories and photographs to go

with them of enjoyable trips to Jasper. But when the wildfire swept through, never once did I have personal feelings of loss. No, I didn’t feel I had to visit a psychologist to discuss my distress at a community being devastated by wildfire. I didn’t when Slave Lake burned, not when Fort McMurray burned, and I didn’t when Jasper burned. What sort of society do we live in when mainstream media is posting numbers for people to call if you were stressed because of a wildfire striking a community where you may have visited, but is not where you live? Those who were directly affected I can see having stress … no doubt I would too. But others, I just don’t understand. Now, most mainstream media, one announcer has started referring to it as lamestream media, is attributing the cause to climate change. The climate may have had something to do with it. It had been very hot and dry for the past few weeks. But Parks Canada has also done nothing in forest mitigation such as allowing the public to come in and clean up dead trees from the pine beetle attacks of the previous decade. Let the public come in, haul out the deadfall for their own personal use. Allow limited forestry to clean up the deadfall. Those companies which could use the substandard materials to create finished products whether it be pulp, paper or whatever. But no … Federal green policies encourage leaving the forest as it sits, dry, cluttered just waiting for a spark from a passing train or a bolt of lightning to strike and start a conflagration of fire. No doubt governments will spend millions seeking causes of the wildfire, in every attempt to get to an outcome of “climate change caused it.” I won’t say that didn’t play a part, but it has already emerged that the municipal Jasper government had been asking Parks Canada to clean up the deadfall and create firebreaks around the townsite for some time, but that had fallen on deaf ears. Maybe now the Laurentian elites in Ottawa will listen to the cries from the colonies. JOHN MATHER

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Responding to hypocritical article in ‘The Taxpayer’ Typically I love the work Canadian Taxpayers Federation does and have even donated in the past. But like I said in my previous letter to Mr. Terrazzano (which he didn’t even acknowledge), all media are not alike and all government payments are not created equal. National media as mentioned in Ryan Thorpe's article (The Taxpayer Winter 23/24) I presume means the larger newspapers and companies like CBC or Winnipeg Free Press. That's who he vindictively tossed under the bus including his former employer which kind of ruins his credibility here, despite the chest thumping in the right hand corner beside the article. Meanwhile there are hundreds and hundreds of community newspapers that cover municipal councils, local hockey, hobbies and achievements of its citizens, etc. which is a huge part of small town living. Thorpe didn’t mention that in his generalized

spewing of print media hate. Canada Post used to give a massive discount to the newspaper media as each were spending thousands of dollars per week as a customer. That is called a quantity discount and it applies to all forms of business. So it would not be a bailout for a newspaper that spends tons of money with the government through Can Post, to accept this discount. Unfortunately as a way of falsely increasing Can Post revenue they began charging the newspapers more and more, and then actually started cutting flier prices and directly competing with newspapers for flier business. So here you have the government involved in the free market, hurting the businesses of taxpayers. (I thought that was the type of thing the CTF fought against?). As a way of giving the discount back, grants were set up soon after these price increases oc-

curred, basically evening things out on the balance sheet. This would be the 1990s Thorpe mentions, without the background information. Another thing Ryan Thorpe failed to mention in his article is how the newspaper business has always received money from the government. Going back decades or even more than a century, both the Provincial and Federal Governments advertised with newspapers. That revenue didn't mean the print media was influenced by the government yet were appreciative of the revenue. Media were happy to accept the work the same way as contractors were happy with government work to build roads or buildings. Today the Canadian Federal Government spends more money on Communist China-owned Tik Tok than it does with its own print

media. Every single print newspaper would prefer the government paying for its services like it always had in the past rather than hand out what "Thorpe" considers "bail out" money. CTF’s attack on the newspaper industry with the sensationalized photo on the front of their print publication is the type of schlock we don’t need in the print media. I agree with Thorpe, that fire can be purifying. I suggest articles such as this be burned to the ground (safely and in a fire pit with a mesh lid when restrictions aren’t on). Meanwhile I await my next print media copy of the Canadian Taxpayer if Thorpe and the CTF hasn’t burned its own print publication to the ground. KERRY ANDERSON

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SALUTE TO THE TOFIELD RCMP D E T A C H M E N T 2 0 2 4 Cpl. Ken PETRUIK Cpl. Ken Petruik is currently the acting detachment commander in Tofield. He grew up in rural Smoky Lake, and is proud to call Alberta Home. Cpl. Petruik has been with the RCMP for 15 years with a range of experience in both large and small detachments. He has a Belgian Malinois named Cairo, who is in training for scent detection. Cpl. Petruik is proud to represent the RCMP in Tofield and has high hopes of staying in Tofield for the foreseeable future.

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County supports full-time senior care in lodges, care homes Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council threw its weight behind a resolution promoting full-time (24/7) home support care for seniors in lodges and support living accommodations. The motion was made by Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3), who is spearheading the initiative as the chairman of the Beaver Foundation. The foundation is in charge of administering provincial facilities for seniors in the county.

Hrabec has often explained that the initiative was started in the hope that adding these support services would help to keep seniors in lower levels of care longer. At the July 17 council meeting, he said: “The Beaver Foundation presented a resolution at the HSAA (Health Science Association of Alberta) convention in the spring and it was passed.” Currently, the province is reviewing the health care system and has set up a senior lodge review board. “I am hoping they will consider this resolution

as it is a key time to be doing it,” he said. County council passed the motion approving the resolution. Then a motion by Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) was passed to forward the resolution to District 5 for endorsement and submission to the RMA convention for consideration by delegates in the fall. The resolution must be endorsed by District 5 before it can be submitted to the RMA’s Resolution Committee.

County Municipal Development Plan gets first reading Council chooses a kennel for animal control needs Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council gave first reading to an updated version of the municipal development plan (MDP) and land use bylaw (LUB) at the July 17 meeting. This paves the way for public hearings to be held on both these MDP and LUB proposed changes. Council also decided on a kennel to provide services for animal control in the county, a process delayed as there was no local county kennel for the purpose. The MDP Bylaw #24-1153 was presented by Manager of Legislative Services Margaret Jones, who said the review and update has been underway since 2021 with V3 consultants. “The MDP is a high level document that addresses future land use and development including coordination of land use with adjacent municipalities, infrastructure, and municipal servicing,” she explained. Public engagement sessions were held in community halls in Viking and Tofield on Nov. 1 of last year. They were each four hours in length on a drop-in/open house basis. A public survey was also undergone for both the MDP and LUB proposals. The county compiled a document entitled “What We Heard,” based on the feedback received from the public regarding both the MDP and LUB proposals.

The LUB “regulates and controls the use and development of land and buildings in the county,” stated Jones, in her report. The LUB under proposal followed the same steps along with the MDP in its approval process. Jones listed “significant changes” introduced in the LUB Bylaw #24-1154 including adding subdivision regulations, adding rules for shipping containers used for storage or as a dwelling, creating both a Crown land district and tourism district, expanding permitted uses in each district, height restrictions added for most districts, and campground regulations also added for landowners who let friends and family camp year round in their recreational vehicles. Only one additional house would be allowed where second dwelling units are permitted. Applicants to the Subdivision Development Appeal Board must provide necessary documentation for a review to occur and discretionary applications may be referred to adjacent landowners for comment. County Council gave first reading to the two MDP and LUB. There will now be a public hearing planned for the fall of this year, “to enable the public sufficient time to review the documents and attend the public hearing after the summer break,” stated Jones. “That will give the public time to review it in the summer,” said Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1). “The process took a lot longer than anticipated

but it shows we got it close to being 100 per cent,” added Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3), who thanked Jones and the residents who spoke during the consultation sessions. But prior to the first reading given for the LUB, Smook questioned the section regarding kennels and their uses and referring to the Animal Control Bylaw. Council discussed in closed session, earlier in the meeting, “Kennel Service information,” under “Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party.” Back in open session later in the meeting, in a split vote council passed a motion by Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) “to retain the services of Old MacDonald Kennels to provide animal control and kennel services.” “I will vote against it,” said Hrabec. “I don’t think the financial terms are acceptable,” adding he “wants something to fit in better with our way of doing things.” Williams stated he “understands” the concerns expressed. “But we do have a bylaw and we have to start dealing with stuff.” “We have to do something, “ said Smook, stating he was getting calls from residents wanting to know the status of the dog pound and regulation issues. “I think we are moving in the right direction,” he said. “Maybe someone will want to open their own kennel. We don’t have a Beaver County solution at the moment.”

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Beaver County Chronicle, July 31, 2024 - 3

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ȇɵ ȵƺȸɀȒȇ ɯǣɀǝǣȇǕ ɎȒ ƏȵȵƺƏǼ Əȇ ƏȵȵǼǣƬƏɎǣȒȇ ȅƏɵ ƳȒ ɀȒ ƫɵ ɀƺȸɮǣȇǕ ɯȸǣɎɎƺȇ ȇȒɎǣƬƺ Ȓȇ Ɏǝƺ ȵȸƺɀƬȸǣƫƺƳ ǔȒȸȅ ٢ɀɎƏɎǣȇǕ ȸƺƏɀȒȇɀ ǔȒȸ Ɏǝƺ ƏȵȵƺƏǼ٣ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ȸƺǼƺɮƏȇɎ ƏȵȵƺƏǼ ƫȒƳɵِ IȒȸ ǣȇǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ Ȓȇ ǝȒɯ ɎȒ ƏȵȵƺƏǼ ƬƏȇ ƫƺ ǔȒɖȇƳ Ȓɖȸ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ ɖȇƳƺȸ ³ƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ ‫¨ ڽ‬ǼƏȇȇǣȇǕ ۭ (ƺɮƺǼȒȵȅƺȇɎ ‫ ڽ‬ȵȵƺƏǼǣȇǕ ¨ǼƏȇȇǣȇǕ (ƺƬǣɀǣȒȇɀ IɖȸɎǝƺȸ ǣȇǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ ȸƺǕƏȸƳǣȇǕ Ɏǝƺ ƏƫȒɮƺ ƳƺƬǣɀǣȒȇɀ ȅƏɵ ƫƺ ȒƫɎƏǣȇƺƳ ǔȸȒȅ Ɏǝƺ !ȒɖȇɎɎɵ ɵ ǔǔǔǔǣƬƺً «ɵǼƺɵً ǼƫƺȸɎƏِ

Xx¨ «Á zÁ ( Á0³ ɖǕ ‫ד‬ ǔǔǣƬƺ !ǼȒɀƺƳ ǔǔ ɖǕ ‫ג׏‬ ‫ ׎בيח‬x ‫¨ ׎בيג ٮ‬x‫ ي‬JȒɮƺȸȇƏȇƬƺ ۭ ¨ȸǣȒȸǣɎǣƺɀ !ȒȅȅǣɎɎƺƺ xƺƺɎǣȇǕ ƏɎ !ǼƏɵɀɎȒȇƺ ƳȅǣȇǣɀɎȸƏɎǣȒȇ ɖǣǼƳǣȇǕ ɖǕ ‫׏א‬ ‫ ׎בيח‬x ‫¨ א׏ ٮ‬x‫ ي‬JȒɮƺȸȇƏȇƬƺ ۭ ¨ȸǣȒȸǣɎǣƺɀ !ȒȅȅǣɎɎƺƺ xƺƺɎǣȇǕ ‫ٮ‬ àǣȸɎɖƏǼ xƺƺɎǣȇǕ ‫¨ ׎׎ي׏‬x ‫¨ ׎בيג ٮ‬x‫« ي‬ƺǕɖǼƏȸ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ xƺƺɎǣȇǕ ‫ ٮ‬àǣȸɎɖƏǼ xƺƺɎǣȇǕ ³ƺȵ ‫ג‬ ‫ ׎בيח‬x ‫¨ ׎בيג ٮ‬x‫ ي‬JȒɮƺȸȇƏȇƬƺ ۭ ¨ȸǣȒȸǣɎǣƺɀ !ȒȅȅǣɎɎƺƺ xƺƺɎǣȇǕ ƏɎ !ǼƏɵɀɎȒȇƺ ƳȅǣȇǣɀɎȸƏɎǣȒȇ ɖǣǼƳǣȇǕ

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ȸɖȇ ǔȸȒȅ ‫¨ו‬x ‫¨ז ٮ‬xً ƏǼǼ ƏǕƺɀ ɯƺǼƬȒȅƺٍ ÁȒǔǣƺǼƳ ‫ ٮ‬ÁǝɖȸɀƳƏɵɀً ‫¨ ח ٮ ז‬x ƏɀƺȅƺȇɎ Ȓǔ ƏȸƳȒ nɖɎǝƺȸƏȇ !ǝɖȸƬǝً ‫ וד ובוג‬ ɮ ɮƺً ÁȒǔǣƺǼƳِ àǣǸǣȇǕ ‫ ٮ‬áƺƳȇƺɀƳƏɵɀً ‫¨ ׎בيו‬xً ñȒȒȅ ȒȵɎǣȒȇ ƏǼɀȒ ƏɮƏǣǼƏƫǼƺِ JȒǼƳƺȇ àƏǼǼƺɵ nɖɎǝƺȸƏȇ !ǝɖȸƬǝً ‫ הד ואבד‬ ɮ ɮƺً àǣǸǣȇǕِ ǝɎɎȵɀ‫ٖٖٖٖي‬ƏȸƺƏ‫זו‬ƏƏِȒȸǕٖȅƺƺɎǣȇǕɀٖٖ‫בٮוג׏׏‬ Á IX0n( á0³Á0«z ( ç ç³ ‫ ٮ‬ɖǕ ‫׏׏ٮז‬ xȒȸƺ ǣȇǔȒ‫ ي‬ɯɯɯِɎȒǔǣƺǼƳƏǕɀȒƬǣƺɎɵِƬƏ ³ɖƫȅǣǣɎɎ ɵ ɵȒ Ȓɖȸ ƺɮ ɮƺ ƺȇɎ‫ٱ‬ɀ Ɏ‫ٱٱ‬ɀɀ٦٦ ȅƺƺɎǣǣȇ ȇǕɀ ƏȇƳ‫ٱٱ‬Ȓ Ȓȸ ǕƏɎǝƺȸǣǣȇ ȇǕɀ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ƺɮ ɮƺ ƺȇɎɎɀɀ ƬƏǼƺȇƳƏȸ Ȓȇ Ɏǝƺ ɯ ɯƺ ƺƫ ƫɀɀǣǣɎɎƺ٨ hɖɀɎ ǝƺƏƳ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ɯ ɯƺ ƺƫ ƫɀɀǣǣɎɎƺ ƺ٦٦ ɖȇƳƺȸ Ɏǝƺ 0ɴ ɴȵ ȵǼȒȸƺ ȅƺȇɖ ƬǼǣǣƬ ƬǸ Ȓȇ ! !Ȓ ȒɖȇɎɎɵ ɵ «ƺǕǣȒȇ 0ɮ ɮƺ ƺȇɎɎɀɀ !ƏǼƺȇƳƏȸȸ٫٫ á áƺ ƺ ǝƏɮ ɮƺ ƺ ȵƏȸȸɎɎȇƺȸȸƺ ƺƳ ɯǣɎǝ JȒ 0ƏɀɎ ɎȒ ɀǝƏȸȸƺ ɯǣ ƺ ǼȒƬƏǼ ƺɮƺ ɮƺȇɎɎɀɀ Ȓȇ Ȓɖȸ ɯ ɯƺ ƺƫ ƫɀɀǣɎƺ٨

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Council Chambers to close for two months during renovations Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council chambers will be off limits for public duties during a period of time to upgrade the meeting room. At the July 17 county council, a motion was passed that council award the tender RFQ2024-17INFR Council Chambers Audio-Visual System contract to Matrix Video Communications Corp. Dan Blackie, general manager of infrastructure, gave an overview of the situation regarding the audiovisual system currently in place. He explained that, once the motion choosing the contractor passed, work would begin the next day in the council chambers, which will be closed from August through to sometime in September.

Blackie said the hope was to open again in mid-September. The present audio-visual system was installed over a decade ago in 2013 during extensive renovations that were done to the building. There were some upgrades also done over that time period. “Unfortunately, technology changes very quickly and the system is now obsolete,” Blackie stated. “With demands for online access and recent provincial legislation to enable virtual public participation at hearings, the system must be replaced with current technology that has the ability to grow with our needs.” Council had already authorized the replacement of the audio-visual, flooring and furniture in the chamber. A budget of $250,000

from the administration (Claystone) reserve was also authorized. The county received three tender submissions for the audio-visual work. “Each submission has been reviewed and scored according to the evaluation criteria listed in the RFQ,” said Blackie, with administration making the recommendation to choose Matrix Video Communications Corp. “Matrix has completed many council chamber set ups and came highly recommended from current customers in regards to ongoing technical support and repairs,” he said. References stated “excellent and expedient service.” Once chosen, Matrix would order the equipment needed immediate-

ly and begin work upon arrival. “Site work is expected to take the month of September for both the decommissioning of the old system and installation of the new,” Blackie said. “This time line will work well as it gives time for the other contractors to complete their portions first, as the audio visual component should be the last to be completed.” It means that county council meetings will have to be held in an alternate location for the months or August and September. The next steps were for administration to enter into the project agreement with the vendor chosen, submit the required deposit and begin work on the overall project.

Tax sale reserve bids set by Beaver County council Patricia Harcourt

At the July 17 meeting of Beaver County Council, the reserve bids were set for properties registered in the 2024 tax sale. Conditions of sale were also set including a 10 per cent deposit on the day of the auction with the balance paid in full within 30 days. Payment terms are cash, certified cheque, or bank draft. The auction day is set for Wednesday, September 18, at 10 a.m., stated Orest Golinowski, of corporate services. This year there are 10 properties listed ranging in reserve bids from $360 to $165,500. Golinowski explained that, “a municipality may attempt to recover property tax arrears by starting an action as prescribed in the Municipal Government Act (MGA), Section 411.” Section 418 of the MGA “provides for a municipality to offer a parcel for sale at a public auction if the tax arrears have not been paid

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for more than two years,” he stated, in his report. As well, “the municipality may become the owner of the parcel if it is not sold at the public auction.” The list may alter prior to the auction, he said. “Usually, property owners or mortgage companies pay the tax arrears before the sale is actually conducted,” he said. “However, in any event, administration must be prepared to hold the public auction.” The county sets a reserve bid that is as close as possible to the market value of a property, and impose any other conditions that apply, such as a 10 per cent deposit required on the day of the sale, and other stipulations of the sale. “Reserve bids are generally determined by the sales comparison and cost approach methods based on the location of property,” stated the report. As the council chambers will be under renovations in September, a different venue will need to be cho-

sen for the auction. Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) noted that the reserve tax sale would be held on the same day as

county council would hold its regular meeting, but thought the two events could be held at the same time.

UNRESERVED AUCTION GRAHAM AND LINDA CHALLAND LEDUC COUNTY, ALBERTA SATURDAY, AUG. 10, 2024 AT 11:00 A.M. LOCATION: 25556 TWP RD. 484, Leduc County, Alberta DIRECTIONS: Being from the Junction of QE II Highway and Glen Park Road go 1 1/2 miles west on Glen Park Rd. to Rg. Rd. 255, then 2 miles south to TWP Rd 484, & then 3/4 mile west.

Watch For Signs. GST will be charged where applicable. Lunch Available. Tractor: 2018 Kubota B3350 F.W.A. Hydro Tractor c/w cab, air, heater, 3-point hitch, PTO & Kubota LA534 F.E.L. with Quick Attach Bucket, 97.7 hrs. S/N 71598, like new 3-Point Hitch Equipment: Land Pride 58-inch 3-ph Rototiller; Land Pride RCR1260 3-ph Rough Cut Mower; 3-ph Estate Sprayer c/w PTO pump & 10-ft booms Yard Equipment: Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60inch Commercial Zero Turn 4 Wheel Steer Mower, 163.5 hrs., like new; Husqvarna 16530 - XLS - 29-inch SP Snowblower, like new; Cub Cadet 20-inch Push Mower; Gas Powered Pressure Washer; Front Mount 72-inch Quad Blade; Linden Fully Hyd. Post Pounder, PTO drive hyd. pump; New Front Attachment Mount for Kubota Tractor; New 8ft Kubota Backhoe Bucket; (5) 24-ft Free Standing Panels; Assort. Light Panels; Two 40-ft Sea Cans Miscellaneous: 100-gal. Tidy Tank c/w

hand pump 75-gal. Tidy Tank c/w hand pump; Canwood Floor Drill Press; Miller Tunderbolt 225 Amp. Electric Welder; 200-amp Battery Charger Booster; La Piazzo Wood Burning Pizza Oven c/w all tools, new; (50) 4-inch x 10-ft Metal Studs; Approx. 100 pieces 1/2-inch x 30-ft Pipe; Propane Cutting Torch c/w cart; Chains; Boomers; 26-Piece 3/4-inch Socket Set 15/16 - 2 3/4-inch; Air Tools; Power Tools; Wrenches; Hand Tools; Wood & Steel Cabinets; Assort. Straps; Golf Clubs; Harness Sleigh Bells; Assort. Hitch Receivers; Alum. Quad Ramps; Wooden Work Benches; New RV Power Pedistal c/w 30-amp plug; Lake Floaties; Like New Wood Burning Heater; Antique Steel Trunk; Two 8-gal. Cream Cans; Camping Supplies; Maytag 2-door & bottom Freezer Fridge; Hyd. Hair Dresser Chair; Assort. Household items

Visit our website for full listings and pictures: www.millersauctionservice.com Auctioneer Note: Due to ill health Mr. & Mrs. Challand have sold their property and are moving to town. All the equipment is in like new condition. Plan on attending. For more information call Graham at 780-986-1737 (home) or 780-914-6344 (cell) or Millers Auction Service at 780-789-2226 or 780-920-6738. www.millersauctionservice.com License No. 200809 Box 71, Sunnybrook, AB

This list is subject to additions or deletions. TERMS: Cash or valid cheques, certified check, bank draft, bank letter of credit, ALVIN MILLER (780) 789-2226 electronic transfer, Mastercard or Visa. 3% or Cell (780) 920-6738 usage fee for Mastercard and Visa. No purTREVOR MILLER (780) 722-2705 chases to be removed until settlement has BARRY KASHA (780) 374-2472 Camrose, Daysland, been made. List is subject to additions Killam, Tofield, Holden, and/or deletions. Neither the owner, the Kingman, Rosalind, Viking auctioneer or staff of the auctioneer shall Clerk: Tera Lange “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, be held responsible for any loss or accident on or off the auction site. Friendly Service, Give Us A Call”

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SALUTE TO THE TOFIELD RCMP DETACHMENT 2024 Susan Wilson Susan Wilson is the Detachment Services Assistant and is originally from Calgary. She has been residing in the Edmonton area for more than 40 years now. Wilson started at the Tofield detachment in September 2014 working parttime. She has 30 years’ experience in administration and office management. She enjoys camping, fishing, and dog training.

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SALUTE TO THE TOFIELD RCMP DETACHMENT 2024 Heather Koopman Heather Koopman is the Detachment Services Assistant and grew up in BC. She has been living in Alberta for more than two decades. Koopman has a background in law enforcement and has been with the Tofield detachment for more than five years. She enjoys camping, fishing, and the outdoors.

Thank you to the RCMP for all your hard work! Killian & Kandis Selsky & Family

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REMEMBER WHEN New line Tom Warwa (centre of UAP/Napa) was busy last week changing one of his lines of stock to Echlin products. Helping Warwa were Mike Kupfer, left, and Dave Durkin. This photo appeared in the Tofield Mercury on August 1, 1995.

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All Classified Ads booked in our paper will also be posted online at the new online Classifieds Section at no additional cost. THOUSANDS of page views online every month in addition to our THOUSANDS of weekly readers. Plus our site is Employment. Employment. Events. Events. Thank Thank Yous. Yous. Memorials. Memorials. Services Services & & More! More! Google SEO optimized. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE WITH US!

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Selling 3 collector vehicles. 1999 Pontiac GTP Nascar Pace Car. Rare model with sunroof. 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. Last series of the Eldorado. 1928 International Truck. All run and drive great. All Car Show ready. 403-944-2609

I would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and all the staff at Daysland Hospital for the excellent care I received during my recent stay. Thank you for all your kindness and for going above and beyond to ensure that I was always comfortable. It was greatly appreciated. Carol Gruninger

Sedgewick Early Childhood Centre is looking for a part-time Kindergarten Teacher to start our students on their educational journey for the 2024/2025 school year. The Sedgewick ECC is a private Kindergarten in rural Alberta that serves the surrounding area for Kindergartenaged students. The hired teacher would be contracted for 80 instructional days from September to May, with prep days included. Duties include preparing and presenting lessons that facilitate students' development, evaluating students across many avenues, introducing students to the core curriculum set by Alberta Education, creating a safe and nurturing learning environment, and supervising children during mealtimes, lessons, and on the playground. A valid Alberta Teaching Certificate is Mandatory. The closing date for resumes is July 19, 2024. Please send resumes to sedgewickecspresident@gmail.com.

ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888-483-8789.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Kalf's Berry Farm Saskatoon You Pick open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm daily. Located 15217 Twp 492. 780-893-5490 Raspberries are Ready! **No Saskatoons** Beans, Beets, Carrots, and Potatoes ready! Taking orders for Pickling Cucumbers. Off Highway 13 Turn North on RR 122 go North 3 Miles Helen Tanton 780-888-6800 Bruderheim Community Thrift Store. Opening Soon, 5 Days a Week! Located in the Moravian Church Community Hall, Bruderheim, Alberta. For donations & inquiries, contact 780-707-0810 BIBLE STUDY BIBLE STUDY I would like to Bible study with other Christians based on the Doctrine of Christ's atonement rather than on the present day deceitful denominational teaching of theological dispensationalism. Call Wilbur 780-245-1316

COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Please join us for a bridal shower for Courtney Larson August 4th, 2:00 p.m. at Kinsella Senior Centre. Bring your favourite recipe. AGM - Flagstaff Kids Connection Daycare Monday, August 12, 2024 @ 7pm At the daycare, 5006 47 ave, Killam Looking for a few directors for the board. Public welcome!

HELP HELPWANTED WANTED The Friends of the Sedgewick Recreation Centre Board are seeking resumes for a Janitor for the Sedgewick Recreation Centre, this will be a seasonal position beginning October 1st, 2024, and ending April 15th, 2025. For more information and a detailed job description please visit The Town of Sedgewick website at Sedgewick.ca. Please submit your resume along with references to Friends of the Sedgewick Rec Centre, Box 11, Sedgewick, AB, T0B 4C0, or email sedgewickrec@gmail.com.

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The Friends of the Sedgewick Recreation Centre Board are seeking resumes for an Arena Technician for the 2024/2025 winter season. Employment will begin September 1st, 2024, and continue to March/April 2025. For more information and a detailed job description please visit The Town of Sedgewick website at Sedgewick.ca. Please submit your resume along with references to Friends of the Sedgewick Rec Centre, Box 11, Sedgewick, AB, T0B 4C0, or email sedgewickrec@gmail.com. FOR SALE SALE FOR Firman Generator For Sale 4550 watt gas in excellent condition. $850. If interested, text Paul 780-218-9029. Electric push lawn mower with bag and 300 feet of cord, 20" deck. Asking $150 OBO, reason for selling: moving. Very good condition. 780-662-0231 or 780-4462612 SEEDFOR FOR SALE SEED SALE WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN - Heated, Mixed, Tough, Light, Bugs, Spring Thrashed....Barley, Wheat, Oats, Peas, Flax, Canola. "On Farm Pickup". Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252.

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Standard Cockapoo puppies ready for furever homes. Excellent family and Companion dogs! Hypoallergenic/ Nonshedding Expected to be 35-45lbs fully mature. Veterinarian checked with first shots. 1200$ OBO. Call or Text 780-9828411 GIVE AWAY AWAY GIVE 3, 8 week old indoor kittens, in Lamont. Extra toes. Eating well. After 3 pm please call 780-579-2523 HEALTH HEALTH HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30,000 lump sum refund. Take advantage of this offer. Apply NOW; quickest refund Nationwide: Expert help. 1-844-453-5372. FOR RENT RENT FOR For Rent in Viking. 3 bedroom townhouse. Comes with fridge, stove, washer, dryer. Includes all utilities except internet. Available August 1. Call 780-336- 6089 or 780-336-6088 Looking for Someone to Rent/Share their home in the Killam area for 6-8 weeks in September. Call 780-385-3320 Pasture for rent. 16 acres, 6 miles north of Strome. Dugout and good fence. Call 780263-9125 Clean, non-smoking 2 bedroom house for rent. Partially finished basement. Detached garage. Close to Main Street Sedgewick. Reasonable rate. Available September 1, 2024. Call Liz at 780-385-1600.

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REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE

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SELLING MY RETIREMENT HOUSE with river and mountain views on 3.93 acres along the Red Deer River and adjoining 200+ acres of environmental reserve. Buy 4 acres and enjoy the use of 204 acres. For more information and pictures, see MLS listing #A2148481.

Specializing in Hail Damage Metal Roofing, Vinyl Siding, All Farm Structures, Metal and Building Restructuring. Call Clint at 780-226-9693. AA Affordable Contracting. Serving local area for 30 years. CWB Covered and Fully Insured.

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Belvedere Gardens #7 in Tofield. 891 Sq. Ft. end unit, front & back door (patio), infloor heating & garage, 2 bedroom, full bathroom. Condo fee includes yard maintenance/water/gas. All appliances included (laundry room), one floor, no stairs, backs onto arena across the road. Asking $190,000. No renters. Pictures available through email. Contact Darlene Martin 780-910-3587, darmkjos@yahoo.ca. SERVICES SERVICES Hawkeye Ag Inc. Custom Corral Cleaning. Excavator, Bulldozer, Grader, Skid Steer, Compactor, Manure Spreader. Serving Lamont County and Areas, custom corral cleaning, earth works, aggregate and excavation. Call Clayton @ 780.718.7479, or email at hawkeyeagservices@outlook.com.

Mike & Dave Rv Inc. Service, Storage, Parts. Call us today! 780-415-5015 or visit our website: www.mdrv.ca **Located just 11 kms North of Tofield on Highway 834** RJM Electrical. Ron Malowany, Mundare. ronmalowany@yahoo.com. 780-888-1130 Clay-Con Construction Clayton Rauser 38+ year Journeyman Carpenter 780-385-5448 All Types of Renovations •Additions •Decks •Roofing •Concrete •Windows •Framing •5” Continuous Eavestroughs •Siding •and More!

PRIVATE MORTGAGE LENDER. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-405-1228; www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca.

Drywall Taping/ Ceiling Texturing 40 years experience on the job, from commercial buildings to new homes to home renovations. No job too small. Experienced Killam drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job, big or small. Don't want to do it yourself? - Give me a call! I also do ceiling textures. Flagstaff Taping & Texturing Murray Cholowsky Call or text at 780-385-1251

TRAVEL TRAVEL VISIT OSOYOOS, BC A haven for snowbirds looking for milder winter weather and an abundance of activities! Hotel suites starting from just $750/month. Learn more at www.osoyoossnowbirds.com; call the Osoyoos Visitor Centre at 1-888-676-9667 or email: visit@destinationosoyoos.com to request digital information on wintering in Osoyoos.

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Rain dampened pool party but not spirits at West Wind AAHA Day Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

West Wind Veterinary Hospital held a canine pool party on July 25 for AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day; an annual day of celebration of the hospital’s accreditation status through the American Animal Hospital Association. West Wind customer service representative Rebekah Stott said that although the weather was rainy and cool, many of

the planned events went ahead with at least 30 people attending. “Accreditation day is celebrated every year, (and) it varies what we do. Last year we had cupcakes and coffee,” she said adding this year the clinic held a barbeque with a pool party complete with games for the kids and a door prize draw. “(This year) we had a little pool set up, which the dogs didn’t really need because it was

wet enough. Despite the weather (we had) a really good turnout and it was good to have a chance to interact with clients and their pets outside of an appointment and just be able to visit with the community.” Stott said the AAHA covers the accreditation of animal hospitals in North America with evaluations done every three years. She said the hospital celebrates their status every year due to the rar-

ity of any animal hospital achieving the accreditation. “There are over 900 standards that are involved in passing (the) evaluation in order to get accredited. It’s very specific on standard of care,” she said. “Everything we do from the way our office system is set up, the way that our clinic is laid out to everything that goes into surgery, and annual exam, everything is laid out very specifically

Visitors picked out bandanas for their pets while children took advantage of the colouring station during West Wind Veterinary Hospital's AAHA day celebration canine pool party and barbeque July 25.

at the highest standard. We have to adhere to all of that in order to remain accredited.” Stott said only 15 percent of practices in North America achieve accreditation and West Wind has maintained their accreditation status for the past eight years. She said they are evaluated every three years and their last one

was in Aug. 2023. Meanwhile, Stott said the clinic’s six doctors cater to horses, dogs and cats with emergency 24/7 care for horses. The hospital is located on the outskirts of Sherwood Park and serves Beaver County, Strathcona County in addition to clients from Leduc and farther north.

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Register for lessons on our website, ryleypool.com! Ryley Pool and Wellness Centre 5215 52 Ave, Ryley, AB 780-663-3505 • ryleypool@mcsnet.ca Sierra Rivet attended the West Wind AAHA day celebration July 25 with her children Victor, 6, Emerson, 3, and 11-year-old golden lab Sunny D. JANA SEMENIUK PHOTOS

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Claystone Waste offering first come, first serve compost giveaway Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Claystone Waste, the waste management facility based outside of the village of Ryley, will be offering free compost for residents beginning Friday, August 2, on a first come, first serve basis. Residents who live in the shareholder municipalities, and Beaver County, are eligible to pick up compost. Director of Facilities Janet Tecklenborg said people need to bring their own containers, and that they recommend personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn when handling the compost. “We have two bins of compost set aside for residents at the Ryley Transfer Station, which will be available until the bins are emptied,” Tecklenborg said. “People will need to bring their own containers, shovels, and gloves. We also recommend masks and eye protec-

tion, particularly on windy days, and a tarp to cover their load. For residential purposes, we are allowing for people to fill their own personal containers from the bin. We are also offering larger quantities of compost for sale, and we will have an online form for those requests,” she said. The quality of compost Claystone Organic Waste is making is Category A, which is safe for home use. “Claystone compost is lab-tested as Category A compost, which means that it has little to no contaminants, and can be used for agriculture, horticulture, residential gardens, and industrial applications,” Tecklenborg said in an earlier interview. “Finished compost can be applied to the soil in many different ways such as a soil amendment (mixing into the soil) or as a top dressing or mulch (spreading compost on top of the soil

where it will be incorporated over time). This includes flower beds, vegetable gardens, lawns, mulching around trees, and for tree planting. It is important to note that compost is not a replacement for soil, but should be considered an additive,” she said. Tecklenborg said Claystone is offering this free compost as part of Claystone’s community involvement. “Claystone Waste has five shareholder municipalities: Beaver County, Villages of Holden and Ryley, and the Towns of Tofield and Viking. As part of our standard operations, each year Claystone provides dividends to its shareholder municipalities. As part of our community involvement, we have extended this to include offering free compost to the residents of our shareholder communities,” she said. Claystone Organic Waste became fully operational just over a year

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more about our compost can also visit claystonewaste.com/composting,” Tecklenborg said. As making compost is a new venture for Claystone, Tecklenborg said they have not yet been able to measure interest from people in the community who may want to purchase compost. “Composting is still relatively new for Claystone Waste, and this is the first time we are offering it up to the public, so we haven't had much opportunity to gauge the interest of residents. However, there is a market for compost for various agricultural and landscaping applications and we expect there will be a lot of interest in our supply from a commercial perspective,” she said.

ago, in July 2023. “On July 11, 2024, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of the opening of our advanced aerated composting facility, where we are able to provide full-service organic waste processing services to municipalities and other commercial organics operations,” said Tecklenborg. Claystone Organic Waste will be holding an open house so people can learn more about the process of making compost, and see the setup. “We are having an open house on Wednesday, August 21, where people can come and check out our landfill and compost operations. More information on the open house will be on our website and social media channels. Anyone interested in learning

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Jasper Continued from Page 4 the 26-day Lost Creek Fire in the summer of 2003. “We lost 22,000 hectares of land in our fire. And the visual of what we went through is actually still here; you see the burned trees. “The whole mountain burned down for us. I was evacuated twice, it was that close to my house.” ‘Be careful who you listen to’ Seeing flames approach your home challenges your sense of security, Sygutek says. But Pass residents didn’t lose homes, landmarks and businesses. The lessons her community learned from 2003 carry on, said Sygutek, also the president of the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association and a Crowsnest Pass councillor. But there is always risk. Fires have struck just across the border in B.C. this year, “so you have this feeling, you know, that it's going to hit us.” The Pass has “dramatically changed” since the pandemic, she said. The base population is about 5,600, but about 1,700 more people are week-

enders or what’s called a shadow population. And there are tourists, too. “We’re a mountain community, but we’re a motorized community. We’re not a park. Backcountry tourism, randomized camping, off-road vehicles — they’ve exponentially increased. So we’re very nervous about wildfire, incredibly nervous.” Even though the communities are in different parts of the province, the bond between Jasper and Crowsnest is strong. Mountain people often move from one mountain community to another, she said. Nearby mining is a common denominator, too, and some residents have transferred south through their employer, Teck Resources. “You'd be quite surprised at how many people are reaching out and saying, I have family in Jasper. I have lived in Jasper. I've spent a tremendous amount of time in Jasper. Or we have space for you in Crowsnest Pass. It blows my mind.” She said her heart goes out to the people of Jasper, from young families and businesspeople through to senior citizens and seasonal workers. “Seniors don’t always know how to fill out the paperwork. They don't know how to deal with

insurance. You need to make sure that the most vulnerable in your community or are protected,” Sygutek said. Some of the young people working in the service industry, many from abroad, could be left with nothing but a car, if that. “It must be a terrifying feeling for them,” Sygutek said. “They’ve got a job for themselves, which in most instances pays minimum wage. And now they've had to live through this traumatic experience.” The Heart of Jasper Cameron said

Jasperites treat seasonal workers as their own. “They're not external to day-to-day life. They're an important part of successful businesses, that’s how they’re recognized on the street, and that’s how they’re treated.” Although it’s been a long time since he lived there, Cameron’s current connections and knowledge of Jasper give him hope. “They have strong social capital. There are high levels of trust. They've got groups and networks, volunteer organizations. There's a lot of social cohesion,” he

said. “They're always open and welcome to all the workers that are coming. But there's a core community there and it's tight. Some people have lived there for generations. That's going to be critical as they move into their recovery efforts. “You know, in terms of physical recovery, and emotional and social recovery, that community is going to bond together even more. The heart of Jasper will continue to be the heart of Jasper, because it's about the people that are there.”

Back at the Kitchen Table Meanwhile, at Patti Smith’s kitchen table, her grandson worries about communities and evacuations that might not get the media coverage that Jasper does. What about small places without good roads and familiar landmarks and attractions? Aren’t they just as important? “He’s concerned about how people in a tiny place would be able to get out of there if they had to,” she said. “So that’s the perspective of a 12-year-old.”

Lions Show ‘N Shine Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Returning this upcoming August long weekend Monday, August 5, the Tofield Lions Club will once again take over main street Tofield to welcome hundreds of cars for their 20th annual Heritage Classic Car Show. To kick things off, a pancake breakfast will be served by the Tofield Golden Club at the Seniors Drop-In Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., with vehicle registration opening at 9:30 a.m. Last year 227 vehicles were registered, and took up nearly four blocks, which was more than the previous year’s 138 vehi-

cles. The event is free to the public, starting at noon until 3 p.m. People can vote for their favourite vehicles in numerous categories. There will be vintage, classic, and collectors’ cars and trucks, muscle, rods, and modified cars, proud and newer cars and trucks, convertibles, and works in progress. 50/50 tickets will also be available for purchase, and last year’s winner took home $900. The Lions Club will be running a concession during the day, serving hot food and refreshments. The Show and Shine is one of the main fundraising events for the Tofield Lions Club.

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AHS gives tips on avoiding bites this summer Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has offered suggestions on avoiding insect and bat bites during the summer, saying insects in Alberta can carry many viruses and diseases and bats can have rabies. “Albertans are encouraged to take precautions this summer when coming across wildlife and insects to

prevent bites and infections. The West Nile virus is an infection spread by mosquitoes that can affect your brain and give you flu-like symptoms. Ticks can carry Lyme disease, an infection that can cause problems with your skin, joints, nervous system, and heart,” the public service announcement (PSA) says. To prevent mosquito and tick bites, it is suggested to cover as much exposed skin as possible, wearing long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and hats. “(Also) consider using a Health Canada-approved insect repellent (for example, products containing DEET or Icaridin) and follow the product label instructions. Always check for ticks when you come in from the outdoors,” the PSA says. If you find that you’ve have a tick bite, it is recommended that you call Health Link at 811. “You can also submit a photo of the tick to the Sub-

mit-a-Tick program to help monitor ticks in Alberta,” the PSA says. Along with insect bites, AHS warns the public about rabies from household pets and bats. “Never handle a live or dead bat with bare hands. Bats are likely to bite in self-defence. If you or your child are bitten or scratched by a bat, wash the animal bite, scratch, or open sore with soap and water, and call Health Link at 811. If the rabies vaccine is recommended, you will be told where to go to get the vaccine,” the PSA says. “Rabies is an infection caused by a virus that affects your nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Children are curious and more likely to approach animals. They might not tell someone if they get a bite or scratch. Talk to children about not touching bats or wild animals.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Busy B Bargains update for 2024 so far I have been a volunteer at Busy B Bargains since 2012. I chose Busy B because I was new to the community and wanted to meet “like-minded” people. Little did I know that Busy B is not your average thrift store. Here are some interesting facts: Did you know… Busy B gave cash donations of $43,022 (2021), $37,400 (2022), $5,255 (2023 – major repairs were done in both stores) and so far in 2024 we have donated $8,957. We encourage groups to pick up or request a form and apply for funds that would enhance group (not individual) activities. We do our best to place all donations in the right spot. New items are held for silent auctions or fundraising activities by groups. If donated items are broken or damaged (appliances, furniture), or stained with animal or human waste, we cannot use them. Busy B supports many great causes with items that aren’t useable in our stores. Boyle Street Project (clothing, blankets, shoes, backpacks, personal hygiene products), Africa We Care (clothing, shoes, any medical supplies are shipped directly where needed), Haiti Arise (books, goods unsold or unsuitable are sold to Value Village by Haiti Arise and funds are used to build hurricane proof homes), Honduras (computers, clothing, sewing machines and supplies are shipped directly where needed), the Tofield/Ryley and Area Food Bank (suitable items they can use). We have a number of volunteers and paid staff. Each month a name is drawn and that person picks a registered charity of choice and Busy B donates $100. Busy B has donated $3,500 on behalf of workers since 2021. Busy B South does displays celebrating holidays, local events, and sometimes an interesting collection that has been donated. We save donations over the year to make these displays so impressive. Thanks donors! There’s two ways to keep track of our activities. One is to sign up to our social media to get the scoop on what’s happening at the stores. Busy B also participates in The Tofield Mercury appreciation display ads to celebrate the Tofield goings-on. Without all of the support Busy B receives from this community, we couldn’t do what we do! Thanks! Debby Mosby, Treasurer

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