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Ambulance struck by gravel truck
Patient being transported at the time, fortunately in stable condition Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Around 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, an ambulance transporting a stable patient was struck by an eastbound Super B side dump gravel truck at the intersection of Highway 14 and Secondary Highway 855 at Holden. The ambulance is owned and operated by Medavie Health Services West, which operates out of Fort Saskatchewan. Troy Davies, Director of Public Affairs for Medavie Health Services West, said the ambulance was transporting a patient from Vegreville to Camrose. “We were transporting a stable patient from Vegreville to Camrose, and we were involved in a vehicle crash where our front passenger side of our vehicle on Highway 14 and 855 was hit. Currently, the accident is still under investigation,” Davies said. Tofield RCMP said after the [southbound ambulance] vehicle came to a stop, it proceeded forward and was struck by the gravel truck. The semi-truck and trailers ended up in the north ditch, with the trailers flipped upside down, spilling the load of gravel, and the truck on its side, with the driver door facing the sky. “The patient was diverted to the U of A where they were given treatment and they remained in stable condition,” Davies said. “The driver of the other vehicle, who refused transport, had minor injuries, and both our paramedics were assessed at the Vegreville hospital with minor injuries.” The highway was cleared late that afternoon.
Around 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, an ambulance transporting a stable patient was struck by a gravel truck at the intersection of Highway 14 and Secondary Highway 855 at Holden. The ambulance is owned and operated KARI JANZEN PHOTOS by Medavie Health Services West, which operates out of Fort Saskatchewan.
Tofield Ag Society to send letter to Hockey Alberta Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
The Tofield Agricultural Society (TAS) has drafted a proposed letter to Hockey Alberta, stating their displeasure with Tofield Minor Hockey Association’s (TMHA) decision to join Strathcona Minor Hockey Association (SMHA) for a trial year. The letter, signed by TAS president Dave Berrecloth, says impacted parties were not notified of the upcoming decision to join SMHA. “If this ‘One Year Trial’ is successful, this could lead to the dissolution of the TMHA. I'm sure you
can appreciate our shock and displeasure with this decision,” the letter states. “Also, this shock and displeasure extends to the fact that none of the parties were consulted or given advance notice of this intent. Truly, communication was non-existent in this regard on all levels.” In an earlier response to questions regarding this decision, TMHA president Jason Pope said there was ample discussion at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and the decision was made by a majority vote in favour of the one-year pilot project. “There was lots of discussion about this at the Continued on Page 20
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‘Ride For Dad’ roars through Tofield streets over weekend Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
The Edmonton area Ride For Dad trip, which is an initiative to raise awareness and funds for research for prostate cancer, took place on Saturday, June 8. The group was expected to number several hundred, but the rainy day reduced their number to 235 motorcyclists. Their first stop was in Tofield, travelling about 260 kilometres, stopping also in Mundare and Josephburg, and completed the circuit at the initial starting point in Nisku. “We had 235 riders on ride day despite the frigid conditions and raised over $139,000, all for prostate cancer research and awareness,” said Co-Chair Terry Willisko. “Established in 2000, the Ride For Dad and its charitable arm, the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation, have a mission to save men’s lives by funding prostate cancer research and raising awareness about the disease across Canada. To date, the Ride For Dad fight against prostate cancer has raised over $40 million,” says the Ride For Dad website. At the Mundare stop, The Man Van, a mobile men’s health clinic offering free
prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood testing, was onsite and riders were encouraged to take the 15 minutes to get a test done. Detecting prostate cancer early is important, greatly increasing the survival rate for those with prostate cancer. “Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of death from cancer among Canadian men. If detected early, the five-year survival rate is extremely high. Detected late, it can be a different story. A simple PSA blood test may save your life or the life of someone you love,” says the Ride For Dad Who We Are flyer. Canadian Cancer Society statistics from 2023 say every day, 71 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 13 men, on average, die of prostate cancer each day. “Prostate cancer is the third leading cause of death from cancer in men in Canada. Most men don’t die of prostate cancer but from cancers such as bone cancer, testicular cancer, and others that spread from undiagnosed/untreated prostate cancer (metastatic disease),” the Ride For Dad website says. Ride For Dad holds many motorcycle and power sporting events every year, in over 20 communities across Canada.
The Edmonton Ride For Dad came roared onto Main Street Tofield around 11 a.m. on Saturday. Over 200 motorcycles participated in the rally to raise money GARRETT ANDERSON PHOTOS for prostate cancer research and treatment. “Participants register for local riding events and collect pledges. Motorcyclists travel through the community with VIPs, celebrity riders, and community partners drawing attention to this important cause. “Funds raised through the Ride For Dad are used for life-saving awareness of the importance of the early detection of prostate cancer and critical prostate cancer research benefiting the ones you love. To ensure your donations are used in the most effective way, a National Medical Advisory Board directs the funding to the most appropriate research projects. Proceeds raised in your Ride For Dad community stay within the region that benefits that same re-
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Adulting 101 Fair prepares youngsters for life away from home Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
An Adulting 101 Fair, with the purpose of informing and providing resources for young adults who will soon be leaving home for the first time, was held in the Tofield School gymnasium on Wednesday, June 5. Battle River School Division (BRSD) program manager for Mental Health Capacity Building Stacey McLennan says this is the first annual Adulting 101 Fair, and that fairs will also be held in Camrose and Sedgewick. “We know that stress levels for teens are already at an all-time high, and the best way to prepare for the next step in your journey is to ask questions. Encourage open communication with your teen or young adult. Anxiety hates a plan, so knowing your next step or where to find resources helps alleviate the stress,” she said. Ten booths were set up in the gym, with representatives from Tofield ATB, Tofield Ryley and Area Food Bank, Thor Insurance, Home-Time Realty, Camrose Women’s Shelter, Canada Revenue
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Agency, Camrose Recovery College, and others, providing information on renting, utilities, student loans, nutrition and wellness, mental health, job and resume support, transportation, and more. Students were given a bingo card, and all who visited each booth and filled out their card were entered into a draw to win a $50 gift card. McLennan also said part of the reason local representatives were brought in for the fair is so that the students could make connections with those in their hometown. “Kids know that home will always be here, and our communities where we grew up are often where we gravitate back to. That was partially the reason we wanted to hold it here in Tofield too, because once we’ve made that connection and then hopefully, when things go wrong, as inevitably they will, you can always come back home,” McLennan said. Tofield School principal Zenovia Lazaruik said high school students take several courses that cover first steps that need to be
taken once students graduate from high school, and the Adulting 101 Fair helped supplement the material by providing information on student loans and resume writing, among other things. “We offer CALM (Career and Life Management), Financial Management, Work Experience, and a Registered Apprenticeship program. Our students also attend local and institutional career fairs, receive support from BRSD career counselling, and hear from numerous speakers from Mental Health Capacity Building and Alberta Health Services,” Lazaruik said. “Adulting 101 supports the coursework happening in the classroom but also covers budgeting money, creating a resume, applying for student loans, and accessing community support,” she said. Lazaruik offered an encouragement to students, saying leaving home and moving onto their next chapter in life does not mean they are doing it alone. “For students, entering
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Bike rodeo participants gather at Tofield Arena to practice road safety Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Twelve children and their trusty steeds hit the Tofield Arena on Thursday, June 6, to learn and practice bicycle safety. Tofield/Beaver West Family and Community Support Services (TBWFCSS), Beaver County Victim Services (BCVS), Tofield RCMP, Town of Tofield, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) partnered together to facilitate the event. “Summer is just around the corner. Our children and youth will be outside on their bikes enjoying the weather and having fun with their friends. Bike Rodeo is an opportunity for partners to come together and teach youth about bike safety and injury prevention while having some fun doing so. This includes traffic safety, understanding basic traffic signs, learning hand signals when turning and stopping, awareness of intersections, and traffic in general,” TBWFCSS Director Tracey Boast Radley said. This event is often held every year, though last year was missed. “Our goal is to host annually, but we hosted in 2022 the last time we ran bike rodeo,” Boast Radley said.
A maximum of 30 registrations was set, which Boast Radley said is to keep the number of children to a workable level, and this year saw 14 registrations and 12 attended. “In 2022, we had fifteen registrations, and the number has been set to 30 as we feel that is a manageable amount of youth, bikes etc. to staff and partners,” Boast Radley said. Participants were fitted with helmets, had their brakes checked, and put their skills to the test with obstacles courses set up in the Tofield Arena. “The children learned about injury prevention, including ensuring their bikes are in good working condition – i.e. brakes are working, helmets fit properly, and the straps are secured properly. The youth learn to manouevre and gain stability and control when riding through various activities,” Boast Radley said. The obstacle courses were set up to test the understanding of basic traffic signs, including stop, slow, and go, hand signals and intersections, braking, and balance. Lunch was provided prior to the start of the rodeo, which consisted of hot dogs and freezies. “The attendees left with a new bike
helmet, a swag box with bike safety items, and some other goodies,” Boast Radley said. Those present in leading the Bike Rodeo were BCVS Program Coordinator Jaylynn Umphrey and Assistant Program Coordinator Dan Hillyer, Tofield RCMP Constable Rafferty, Strathcona County Integrated Traffic Unit Constable Devloo, Town of Tofield Summer Program Coordinator Jenn Guiton and Recreation Coordinator Vanita Eglauer, and TBWFCCS Director Tracey Boast Radley. Boast Radley said AHS did not attend, but provided TBWFCSS with the Bike Rodeo kit and some safety materials.
Twelve children and their trusty steeds hit the Tofield Arena on Thursday, June 6, to learn and practice bicycle safety. Participants were fitted with helmets, had their brakes checked, and put their skills to the test in the obstacle courses.
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6pm Ryley FCSS will have the Community 11:45am - 4pm FESTIVAL ZONE: Mirror Lake Resource Centre open for games & crafts until Train, Dunk Tank Games, Balanz Bikes, Kumson Snow Cones, Bucking Good Eats, Bubble Tea, 9pm (old ATB). Vendors, Cotton Candy Guy, Art Show, Data 6pm McPherson Library will have a 2 player Base Games, the Rink Diner, Silent Auction & VR glasses game available. more.
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Tofield explains tax increases at local Chamber meeting Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
Town of Tofield Mayor Deb Dueck and Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Edwards gave a presentation to the Tofield Chamber of Commerce on June 5 as the Chamber’s monthly spotlight. The presentation highlighted updates to the town’s taxation plan in addition to explanations around the recent increase. Mayor Dueck said a taxation reduction bylaw is in place as an incentive for both residential and commercial new builds. She said it offers a reduction on the municipal portion of property taxes over a three-year period, which assistant CAO Edwards explained.
“The individual would need to come forward and place an application with counsel each year,” said Edwards. “Reduction on the municipal component of the taxes only agreement 75, 50, and 25 per cent, over the course of three years.” Dueck added that the incentive is not retroactive and only applies moving forward. Dueck also explained the town’s 3.88 per cent increase to the property tax rate. She said components were ‘built-in’ to the rate that are outside their control such as requisitions for BESC (Beaver Emergency Services Commission), the School fund, Beaver Foundation, and policing. According to the town’s ‘Council Corner’ published in the Tofield
Mercury on May 15, the BESC requisition decreased 8.28 per cent from last year while the School Foundation Fund increased 7.2 per cent, the Beaver Foundation, (senior housing) increased 11.06 per cent, and the Policing charge increased 48.6 per cent. The town paid $112,961 for policing in 2024. “For the last three or four years now, we have been required to contribute your tax dollars to the police funding model, which has nothing to do with provincial police at this point in time,” said Dueck. “It went up significantly every year. We (are now paying) to the tune of over $100,000 per year that we are required to give the government.”
Assistant CAO Edwards added that previously, municipalities under 5,000 in population were not required to pay for policing. “Only municipalities
that were at the threshold of 5,000 or above were required to pay this, but within the course of the last four years, that has been changed,” he said. “The important part is the
fact that this does not equate to more officers being allotted to us. It's just simply, for lack of a better term, the cost being downloaded to the municipalities.”
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JOHN’S RANT Release the names: Save Canada not your face How far will this Federal government go to protect those who deserve none? How far to possibly save face? We are reaching unexplored areas of absolute despicability. This follows the revelations from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, that reports from several spy agencies revealed “foreign actors cultivated relationships with both MPs and Senators.” Liberal MP David McGinty, who chaired the committee, said it is undermining Canadians’ rights and the credibility of democratic processes. “We found foreign interference at every order of government, in every political party, in the public sector, the media, the NGO sector, the private sector,” he said. “It’s there, and it’s not stopping.” The committee had been asked to assess foreign interference in federal electoral processes, including meddling attempts in the last two elections. The report cited what it says is a particularly concerning case of an unnamed MP who maintained a relation-
ship with a foreign intelligence officer. It found that foreign countries “conduct sophisticated and pervasive foreign interference specifically targeting Canada’s democratic processes and institutions, occurring before, during and after elections and in all orders of government.” China and India are the “most active perpetrators,” the report stated. Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc said in a statement that the government disagrees with aspects of the report, including how pieces of intelligence were interpreted. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that Canadians have a right to know the names of the MPs accused in an explosive new intelligence report of “wittingly” working on behalf of foreign state actors. But the Liberals say “NO!” McGinty stated the committee can’t release any more than it has because of the Security of Information Act. Handed it up to the RCMP to decide what happens next. Now treason is defined as “a violation by a sub-
ject of allegiance to the sovereign or the state.” It goes on to suggest by trying to overthrow the government. It would seem to me, sharing privileged secret information with foreign governments while not trying to overthrow the government certainly is interfering with the operations of the government. Yet the Liberals won’t name the traitors. Whether they be Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Bloc Quebecois, Green or Independent they should be named. And it should be done sooner than later. Do Canadian voters really want to vote for a Member of Parliament who would spy on his/her own country? Or keep a Senator that would do the same? Yet, the Liberals waffle in one of the best displays of bafflegab I’ve seen. These traitorous MPs and Senators who should be named weren’t elected to serve themselves, but to serve Canada and Canadians. They aren’t doing that. They’re grifters lining their pockets or awarding their friends at the expense of Canadian sovereignty.
It’s worse than disgusting! Our illustrious, pouty Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland stated the allegations “were concerning.” But when pushed about why no charges have been laid or why the MPs in question aren’t being named, Freeland said that’s up to the police. “I do really want to emphasize it needs to be law enforcement that takes the steps and takes the actions,” she said. “The actual enforcement actions can’t be politicized.” Wesley Wark, one of Canada's foremost experts on national security, said the NSICOP report reveals “under-
belly stories” that are “nausea-inducing.” He cited one account in the report that said an unnamed MP consorted with a foreign intelligence officer, sought to arrange an overseas meeting and “provided the intelligence officer with information provided in confidence.” Wark called that scenario “textbook treason.” Housing Minister Sean Fraser said he's willing to wait to learn the names of the alleged foreign conspirators. “The obvious potential reputational damage a person might suffer if there’s another side of the story, that must be considered,” Fraser said. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said it’s “very seri-
ous” and “very, very, very disappointing” to learn that some MPs allegedly worked on behalf of a foreign government. “If there's any evidence that somebody knowingly worked with a foreign government to influence our democracy, they should no longer be a member of Parliament,” Singh said. But he’s not calling for them to be named. Shame on him. How can the average Canadian support any government that shelters traitors among its ranks from being named? It taints every Member of Parliament until the names are released. JOHN MATHER
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LOOSE ENDS used to be steaks big enough to feed Conan and all his Barbarians (a special favourite of the men in the family) or Brontosaurus-sized racks of ribs smothered in BBQ sauce (my fave), or a beef roast done on a spit for hours, basted with apple juice and BBQ sauce. Or maybe chicken wings and rice or hamburgers with bacon and cheese. Or chili. Or we’d order in Chinese food. You can tell that we are nothing if not a family of
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Now that we have a diabetic in the house, planning special day meals, like for Father’s Day, is not nearly as much fun. It
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healthy eaters. A friend who is diabetic told Hubby to just say goodbye to all the good stuff because he can’t ever eat them again. But everything in moderation seems to be the key. While in hospital Hubby was surprised to be served stuff he’d been told to avoid, namely beef, corn and white rice. He ate beef every day but one when he got chicken that tasted like fish and looked like an old catcher’s mitt. He ate
that, and corn, reminding himself that it was unlikely that they were trying to kill him, although with hospital food sometimes you have to wonder. So we’ve added those to our menus, as occasional treats now that we know they won’t send his blood sugar soaring. But choices for Hubby’s special day are still limited. Unless fruit-based, which none seem to be, BBQ sauces are off the table except for guests
who can add their own. We found three recipes for diabetic friendly sauces on the net, two very simple ones that don’t need cooking and a third that takes all day to make and includes strange ingredients from Asian specialty stores, available online at outrageous prices. And after all that, Hubby is only allowed a serving big enough to sauce his thumbnail. No thanks. We’ve settled on big steaks for our sons who
are mucho meat eaters, a small one for Hubby and a pork chop for me since I’m not a big steak lover anyhow. And my potato salad which is diabetic friendly as long as I use sweetener instead of sugar in the dressing. No one can tell the difference unless I tell them – our kids swear that sweeteners leave an after-taste to anything they are used in. What they don’t know they can’t complain about. We mothers can be sneaky little stinkers.
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Tofield Golden Club gearing up for Bob Layton event Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
The Tofield Golden Club planning committee were busy last week putting the final touches on details for the upcoming Bob Layton and Shane Blakely event scheduled for tonight, June 12. The evening will feature legendary radio broadcaster Bob Layton, sharing humorous and endearing stories in addition to helicopter pilot Shane Blakely who has his own incredible stories to tell. Committee member Bea Robichaud said tickets sales are going well. “They've been amazing. People are excited. They want to be part of the community and come and support us, especially for our Tofield of Dreams,” she said. “This is the big event of the year for us.” The Tofield Golden Club are actively
fundraising for a planned $1.5 million expansion of their facility, dubbed the ‘Tofield of Dreams.’ The expansion will include a gymnasium, kitchen renovation, and increase accommodation in the building to approximately 300 people. The Golden Club have been helping seniors, ages 50 and over, stay connected in their community since 1974. Meanwhile, Committee member Lynn Hryhirchuk said the community has been very generous in donating items for the event’s silent and live auctions. “We have over 70 (items) with 12 being auctioned live,” she said. Hryhirchuk said some of the notable live auction items include two packages of 18 rounds of golf, with two carts, donated by both Mickelson Golf Course and Coal Creek Golf Course, dental packages donated by two den-
tists, and a will kit donated by a local lawyer valued at over $700. Hryhirchuk said the doors will open at 5 p.m. where guests can enjoy drinks and a taco bar, and the live auction will commence at 6:30 p.m. before the show begins at 7 p.m. She said the auctioneer is club member Brian Heslin. She also added that the group were thankful their event didn’t fall on an upcoming hockey game for the Stanley Cup playoffs. “(The game is) Thursday, so we were lucky that way,” she said. The Edmonton Oilers are scheduled for game two of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Florida Panthers tomorrow night, Thursday, June 13. Hryhirchuk said tickets for tonight’s event, taking place at the Tofield Community Centre, are still available and can be purchased at the door.
Volunteers worked hard on June 7 to cook up a free breakfast for seniors at the Tofield Golden Club to celebrate senior's week. L-R: Beaver County manager of external relations and special projects Aimee Boese, Tofield Chief Administrative Officer Cindy Neufeld, Tofield Recreation Coordinator Vanita Eglauer, and Tofield town councillor Brenda Chehade. JANA SEMENIUK PHOTO
Mechanical bull main attraction Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
The Beaver District 4-H held a family dance at the Holden Complex on Saturday, June 1, complete with a burger supper, axe throwing, popcorn pull, line dancing instruction, and a silent auction. Event organizer Kari Cameron said 67 tickets were pre-purchased, and, including walk-ins, a total of 96 tickets were sold. “It truly represents family when I look out, there are all ages and stages and it looks like nobody is sitting still,” she said. Wendy Brown led the line dancing instruction to kick off the dance, and to encourage people to get onto the dance floor. The mechanical bull was one of the main attractions of the night, the lineup long and steady, with kids and adults alike excited to try their hand at bull riding. A competition was set up, and Luke Brooke was crowned the champion in the senior category, as evidenced by the flowery tiara atop his cowboy hat, Wyatt Pomeroy was the winner of the intermediate category, and Chad Green-
wald-Horsley was named the best bull rider in the junior category. Bags of popcorn were available for purchase, the game of chance named popcorn pull, and lucky winners found a slip of paper in their bag indicating which prize they won. “There was a plethora of prizes donated from Beaver County, Wild Rose Co-op, Tofield Golf Course, Cameron Farms, and Country Garden Liquor Store,” Cameron said. Those whose aim held true during the axe throwing competition, getting every axe into the centre, were entered into a draw to win half the proceeds of the axe throwing, and Phil Brooke walked away with $145. Last year an 18+ dance was held in Kinsella on June 23, and Cameron said each year the event will alternate to allow 4-H members and families to join in on the fun, as this year’s dance was an alcohol-free family event. “We will alternate between an adult only and a family event, and listening to community members, we moved the event to a
more central location in Beaver County. We also heard a preference to have it earlier, as many make summer plans towards the end of June,” Cameron said in an earlier interview.
Church Directory Bardo Lutheran Church Salem Mennonite Church
Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM 49232 Rge Rd 184 Tofield, AB Pastor Calvin Andringa Sunday Worship Services:
In Person – 10:00 AM Streaming – 10:00 AM Livestream available at: tofieldalliancechurch.com
We find joy and hope when we are joined to and rooted in Christ!
Pastor Mark Loewen 780-662-2365
Pr. Peter Beckman www.bardolutheranchurch.ca 780-662-2762 • 5907 - 49 Street 5609 48th St. - 780-662-3411
Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am
TOFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH
St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Parish
4619 - 57 Ave
(780) 662-3 3166
Sunday Worship Service 10:30am www.tofieldchurch.com Lead Pastor:
Jon Stewart Children/Youth Pastor:
Nathan Nichols
Tofield United Church 4832 - 53 Ave, Tofield
Sunday Worship Service @ 10 am in person or via zoom/phone
for more information call 780.662.3471 or email tofieldunited@gmail.com
Pastor: Fr. Jim Corrigan Sunday Mass @ 11 A.M. 5523 - 50 st. Tofield, Ab.
Coffee and snacks after Mass, everyone welcome! Contact Wendy @ 780-232-5300
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UNRESERVED AUCTION BOB PENNER PARKLAND COUNTY, ALBERTA SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. LOCATION: Lot 20, Glory Hills Estates, Parkland County, Alberta DIRECTIONS: Being from Stony Plain Overpass on Yellowhead Highway 16 go 2 miles west to Range Rd. 12, 1/8 mile south to Glory Hills Estates turn east to Lot 20
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UNRESERVED AUCTION ANNE DUBITZ FORESTBURG, ALBERTA SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. LOCATION: 42017 - Highway 855, Forestburg Alberta DIRECTIONS: Being from the Junction of Highway 53 & Secondary 855 go 1/4 mile north on Secondary 855.
Allstate Train Set c/w 3 rail tracks & tin cars; Large Assort. of other Train Sets; Large Assort. Cast Iron Cars, Cadillac & Sears c/w boxes; Farm Equipment Collection; Racing T-Shirts; Large Assort. Coal Oil Lamps; (2) Elvis Records; Large Assort. Oilers Hockey Memorabilia; Large Hockey Card Collection; Large Record Collection; Many more items Windmills: Beatty Windmill c/w 35 ft tower; Pond Aeration Windmill Cars: 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 2-door Car, fully powered, leather int., 160403 km, S/N 1LNLM91V1VY668975; 1994 Lincoln Mark II 2door Car, fully powered, leather int., 195404 km, S/N 1LNLM91VORY756936 Dogs: (2) White Labs, 1 male, 1 female, approx 7 years old c/w cage; (1) Chocolate Lab, 4 years old Tools & Miscellaneous: Blue Viper Air & Electric Tire Changer; Miller Thunderbolt 225-amp EL Welder; Atlas 24 inch Lather c/w tools & table; Lister 8000 Watt Gen Set; 14 inch - 1 1/2hp Bandsaw; Lister 5000 KW Gen; Kenwood 16 inch Double Surface Planer; 6-inch Planer; HD Air Comp; 2500 Gal Flat Top Water Tank; Large Assort. Hand Wrenches & Elec Tools; Electric Gate Opener; (10) Vehicles for parts; (3) Van Storage Containers; 30 ft Tandem Axle 5th Wheel Van for storage; Large Assot. Auto Parts; Scrap Iron; Misc. Garage Items; Alum. Ladders; Tool Boxes & Cabinets; Pool Table c/w cues & balls; Exercise Equipment; Many more items too numerous to mention
Watch For Signs. GST will be charged where applicable. Lunch Available.
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Auctioneer Note: Plan on attending. Lots of items on this Sale. Take note that Collectables sell at 11:00 am with 2nd ring. For more information call Bob Penner at 780-868-8554. or Millers Auction Service at 780-7892226 or 780-920-6738. www.millersauctionservice.com
Tractors: Case Model 411-8 Tractor c/w 44 HD diesel eng, 3-point hitch, hyd.; Case Hi-Drive Riding Lawn Tractor c/w 48 inch rototiller & 48 inch mower Trailers & Boats: Glastron 18 ft Open Bow Boat c/w 165-hp inboard motor c/w single axle trailer; 16 ft Can A Venture Boat c/w 115-hp Johnson outboard & trailer; (3) Single Axle Boat Trailers; Evinrude 70hp & Johnson 85-hp Boat Motors; Single Axle Bumper Pull Trailer c/w 7 ft x10 ft deck, S/N R039945225; Tandem Axle Bumper Pull Trailer c/w 6 ft x14 ft deck; Single Axle Trailer c/w 4 ft x8 ft frame, S/N R2A5239835; Tandem Axle Bump Pull Trailer c/w 8 ft x24 ft deck, 7000-lb axles, NVSN; Westwind WW 27.5 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer, S/N 2TTWW27565R951127; 1988 Winnebago Cheiftain Motorhome, needs water pump, S/N 1G8KP37W4J3325819; Double Skidoo Trailer Quads & Bikes: 2007 Yamaha 4x4 250 Quad c/w winch & racks, 1687 km, S/N VBKMXM239SM232965; Yamaha 250 Trike c/w rev. & racks; Electric Rino Scooter; Enviro Electric Bike, like new; (2) Like New Mini Chopper Motor Bikes Collectables (sell @ 11 am): 1962 Pontiac Parisienne 2-d HT, V-8, 4-sp trans, leather interior, like new, appraised for $28,000.00, S/N 2774708627; 1992 Dodge Shadow Convertible; 1989 Chev Z24 Car, new convertible roof, fully powered, not running, S/N 1G1JF31W8K7168401 Lady Diana Doll c/w case; Large Assort. of Other Lady Diana Collectables; Working Rowe AMI Jukebox; Working Bally Paragon Pin Ball Machine;
Auctioneer Note: Plan on attending. Lots of items on this Sale. Take note that Collectables sell at 11:00 am with 2nd ring. For more information call Bob Penner at 780-868-8554. or Millers Auction Service at 780-7892226 or 780-920-6738. www.millersauctionservice.com License No. 200809 Box 71, Sunnybrook, AB ALVIN MILLER (780) 789-2226 or Cell (780) 920-6738 TREVOR MILLER (780) 722-2705 BARRY KASHA (780) 374-2472 Camrose, Daysland, Killam, Tofield, Holden, Kingman, Rosalind, Viking Clerk: Tera Lange
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Car: 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 2 door, fully powered, 34,000 km. S/N 1C3EL45R15N650675 Motorbikes: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50T c/w 3-wheel rear axle & saddle bags, S/N JS1VS55A982108304; 1981 Honda Goldwing G.L. 1100 c/w side cart, windshield, racks & saddle bags, S/N 1HF5C02C18A106764; 1972 Hodaka Motorbike S/N 1969735; Yamaha Special 400 S/N HT4-000682; Honda CB350 S/N 504-4879; 1981 Kawasaki GP2550, parts; Honda CB750, parts; Suzuki 125 & Baja Dirt Bikes, parts; Yamaha & Honda Bikes, parts; 1950s Allstate Side Car, primed, ready to paint Tractors: AC D17 Gas Tractor, hyd., PTO, good rubber, c/w AC F.E.L. & bucket; Kubota B6000 4x4 Garden Tractor, c/w 3point hitch, PTO & 48 inch 3-point hitch rototiller Vehicles & Trailers: 1990 Toyota SUV, 4x4, auto, 6-cyl. c/w front blade & winch;
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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”
This list is subject to additions or deletions. TERMS: Cash or valid cheques, certified check, bank draft, bank letter of credit, electronic transfer, Mastercard or Visa. 3% usage fee for Mastercard and Visa. No purchases to be removed until settlement has been made. List is subject to additions and/or deletions. Neither the owner, the auctioneer or staff of the auctioneer shall be held responsible for any loss or accident on or off the auction site.
UPDATED - PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED SWITCH INC. CANADA 30m (100ft) MONOPOLE TOWER WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER INSTALLATION
1989 Toyota SUV 4x4, V-6, auto, S/N JT4VN62M6K0031802; 1973 Volkswagon Bug Car, all original ready for restoration, S/N 1342180884; Single Axle Skidoo Trailer c/w 8 ft x 10 ft deck; Utility Trailer c/w 1/2ton box; 2-Wheel Yard Trailer c/w spruce firewood; Chevy Van, parts Miscellaneous: Assort. Wrenches, Electric Tools, Nails, Screws, Bolts; 2 Hay Tarps; Barn Lanterns; Antique Trunk; Oils; Jack Stands; Chainsaws; 2000-lb Winch; Bike Jack; Hyd. Bike Jack; United Power 1300 W Generator; Gas Ice Auger; Fishing Tents; Miller 225 Thunder Bolt Welder; Propane Cutting Torch; 450-gal. Water Tank; Assort. Scrap Iron; Air Compressor; Old Bar Rake; (7) Sidewalk Blocks; F.E.L. Round Bale Fork; Cement Mixer; 12ft Cult c/w steel wheels & hyd. lift; MH 8ft Tiller; Antique Horse Garden Cult & Walking Plow; 7 ft x8 ft Roll Up Door; Ironsmith Wood Heater; 130-gal. Tidy Tank; Many more items
MIS À JOUR – AVIS PUBLIC PROJET DE PYLÔNE UNIPOLAIRE SWITCH INC. DE 30 MÈTRES (100 PIEDS) INSTALLATION DE TOUR DE TÉLÉCOMMUNICATIONS SANS FIL
SUBJECT:
OBJET:
• Type: Wireless Internet 30m (100ft) tall monopole-style tower. • Coordinates: 53.36341, - 112.680722 • Legal Description: NE-35-50-19-W4 • Facility: The facility will include a monopole tower with no fencing or accessory structures. • Purpose: Funded by the Federal Governmentʼs Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), this tower is a part of a series of wireless facilities being built to bring high-speed Internet to households in rural Alberta.
• Type : Pylône unipolaire de 30 mètres (100 pieds) pour les communications sans fil. • Coordonnées : 53.36341, - 112.680722 • Description légale : NE-35-50-19-W4 • Installation : L'installation comprendra un pylône unipolaire sans clôture ni structures accessoires. • But : Financé par le Fonds pour la large bande universelle du gouvernement fédéral (FLBU) du gouvernement fédéral, ce pylône fait partie d'une série d'installations sans fil en cours de construction visant à fournir lʼInternet haute vitesse aux foyers en milieu rural en Alberta. Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISDE) est l'organisme de réglementation pour les installations de ce type d'antenne de télécommunication, et peut être contacté à l'adresse suivante :
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISEDC) is the governing body for installations of this type of telecommunication antenna installation and can be contacted at: ISEDC – Central and Northern Alberta District Office – 9700 Jasper Avenue NW, Room 725 Edmonton, AB T5J 4C3. Telephone: 1-800-461-2646 or 780495-2472. Fax: 780-495-6501. Email: ic.spectrumedmonton-edmontonspectre.ic@canada.ca ANY PERSON may make a written submission to the individuals listed below by close of day June 19, 2024, with respect to this matter. Please reference site STCA023 in your correspondence. General information relating to antenna systems is available on ISEDCʼs Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website: http://www.ic.gc.ca/towers Further information may also be obtained through the following contacts: Applicant Contact Planning Manager Shared Tower Inc. 1300 Cornwall Rd., Unit 101 Oakville, ON L6J 7W5 (403) 417-9200 municipalwest@sharedtower.ca Municipal Contact Information Planning and Development Staff Beaver County 5120 - 50th Street, Box 140 Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 (780) 663-3730 administration@beaver.ab.ca
ISEDC – Bureau de district du centre et du nord de l'Alberta – Place du Canada – 9700, avenue Jasper Nord-Ouest, bureau 725, Edmonton AB T5J 4C3. Téléphone : 1800-461-2646 ou 780-495-2472. Télécopieur : 780-495-6501. Courriel : ic.spectrumedmonton-edmontonspectre.ic@canada.ca TOUTE PERSONNE peut soumettre une contribution écrite aux personnes énumérées ci-dessous avant la fin de la journée du 19 juin 2024, concernant cette question. Veuillez faire référence au site STCA023 dans votre correspondance. Des informations générales concernant les systèmes d'antennes sont disponibles sur le site Web de Gestion du spectre et des télécommunications: http://www.ic.gc.ca/tours Des informations supplémentaires peuvent également être obtenues auprès des contacts suivants : Personne-ressource de la demande Responsable de la Planification Shared Tower Inc. 1300 Cornwall Rd., Unit 101 Oakville, ON L6J 7W5 (403) 417-9200 municipalwest@sharedtower.ca Personne-ressource municipale Service de planification et de développement Beaver County 5120 - 50th Street, Box 140 Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 (780) 663-3730 administration@beaver.ab.ca
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Tofield Minor Baseball U18 played a home game against the Camrose Cougars on Wednesday, June 5, losing 8-22. So far this season, the Tofield U18 team has three wins and three losses, with 74 runs for, and 70 runs against.
Another tough week for Braves Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
The Tofield Braves of the Powerline Baseball League played two games last week, and were badly defeated in a home game against the Rosalind Athletics on June 4, losing 0-25, and suffered a similar loss to the Vegreville Blue Jays in Tofield on June 6, with a final score of 5-20 for the Blue Jays. Elsewhere in the league, the Blue Jays attained the victory over the Camrose Roadrunners, winning 5-1, the Battle
River Rivals travelled from Heisler to beat the Rosalind Athletics 15-10, and the Camrose Roadrunners took the win over the Armena Royals, scoring 9 runs to the Royals’ 1. The standings at press deadline saw the Rosalind Athletics still at number one, with six wins, two losses, 90 runs for, and 36 runs against. Compared to the Tofield Braves, who sit at the bottom in sixth place, with one win, six losses, 20 runs for, and 118 runs against. The Braves’ next home game will take place against Rosalind on Thursday.
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School Travel Club getting excited for Italy Kate Priestley Student Reporter
The Tofield School Travel Club, run by Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Cunnings will be going to Italy next year during spring break. On June 5, there was an informational meeting after school to discuss what to expect as time goes on. Over the next few months, high school stu-
dents and their parents will be fundraising to make the trip more affordable. If they have not yet signed up for it, they have until October to decide whether or not they would like to go. The trip (which is planned to be 11 days) will be a whole tour of Italy, going to many cities including Venice, Rome, Pompeii, and more. The students are excited and extremely grate-
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Tofield student receives Indigenous award Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
A Tofield School student, Sheraina Sharphead, has received honourable mention for the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) 2024 Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award. One of the 230 recipients in Alberta this year, Sharphead received her award as presented by Battle River School Division (BRSD) Trustee Lyle Albrecht and BRSD Assistant Superintendent Stephen Hoyland at the end of May. “We are very proud of Sheraina Sharphead for receiving an honorable mention in the Honoring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award,” said Tofield School principal Zenovia Lazaruik. “Sheraina has been a role model to other Indigenous students and to the school community.” On April 15, the ASBA held the Indigenous Student Award ceremony at
the Queen Elizabeth II Building in Edmonton. “Twelve First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students were recognized for outstanding achievements at the ceremony. Additional awards were distributed throughout the province. Sheraina is one of Alberta’s 230 outstanding Indigenous students who were acknowledged with honourable mention certificates for their contributions to school and community culture and education through sharing stories to inspire others,” said the BRSD media release. ASBA President Marilyn Dennis congratulated the award recipients, acknowledging their efforts. “This certificate is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and the impact you have made within your school and community. As you continue your journey, may you always be a beacon of inspiration and a role model to your peers, teachers, and community,” Dennis said.
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Public access to County closed session info needs clarifying in bylaw Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council gave second reading to its updated procedural bylaw but delayed third (final) reading pending clarification of closed session information packages. First reading took place in April but council left it open for a month pending further consideration from council and the public. Manager of Legislation Services Margaret Jones outlined the reasons for Bylaw 24-1148 at council’s May 22 regular meeting. “This bylaw streamlines the consent agenda process,” she said, “adjusts the regular meeting times to align with the recent changes in meeting frequency, clarifies when closed session information will be distributed and removes the provision for friendly amendments.” After passing second reading made by Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5), Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) wanted clarification on the provisions made for information packages in closed session. He asked if the information provided to council would be separate or distinct from that provided to the public. Jones said Section 45 “is strictly about getting items (of information) to council.” She suggested suspending third reading of the bylaw in order to make a change in that passage. Hrabec wanted the clarification added regarding “the release of public documents from closed session.” His motion was passed to direct administration to include a clarification in the procedural bylaw concerning the county’s stand on the release of closed session items to the public. “There may be items (that are) bad…for release,” he said, citing land as one example, or other items, that should not be released to the public. The motion carried. The section 45 presented in the updated procedural bylaw of concern to Hrabec reads as follows: “The CAO shall recommend the agenda items to be included under the Closed Session heading of the agenda in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, and shall be responsible for the security of ny confidential documents. Background information related to Closed Session Agenda items will be distributed separately and in a secure manner with the Agenda “or as soon as possible following distribution of the Agenda.” (quotes for new line added to updated section). Once administration brings back a revised version of that section of the bylaw, council will consider giving it third and final reading.
This photograph of a recent storm in early June combines both a rainbow and a lightning bolt occurring simultaneously in the sky. “I just had to share my lucky photo,” said photographer M. Olson, resident of Beaver County.
Council refers remuneration policy back to committee Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council referred a councillor remuneration policy amendment issue back to the Governance and Priorities committee (GPC) after failing to reach a consensus at their regular meeting May 22. Discussion at the regular meeting concerned deleting the old policy CCL-003 in favour of new Policy GOV-006 - Councillor Remuneration, to go into effect June 20. “In conjunction with the employee compensation review, council directed administration to conduct a survey amongst Alberta’s rural municipalities with respect to councillor remuneration,” Margaret Jones, manager of legislative services, stated in her report to council outlining the parameters for council to consider. A former GPC meeting reviewed the survey that resulted and recommended amendments to the current policy reflecting a new hybrid-style policy, said Jones. “Most municipalities are moving to fixed rates,” she said, regarding payments to councillors. “We’ve seen this numerous times at the Governance and Priorities Committee,” remarked Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1). Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) took exception to being paid for attending graduations under the category of Public Relations and Advocacy Events: He called grads “a privilege to attend…I think they should be exempt from payment,” he said. But Jones explained that councilors get one fixed payment for everything they do or attend under that category. She said the kind of events that council attends is so widespread that the $300 fixed payment covers other things as well as grads.
Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) commented that events can be all day in nature. To that, Jones said the policy is written to cover whether one event or 10 events are attended. She said the policy could be changed if a councillor feels strongly about it, but Pederson said he now has an explanation. However, Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said all should be included in the per diems and dealt with ‘externally’ based on.his belief in transparency. “There’s too much in the grey,” he said, of the policy’s payments. When Reeve Smook called for a motion to delete the old policy, there were no takers from council. “I think that’s the cart before the horse,” said Hrabec. Jones said the recommendations to council that day were based on assumptions gathered from the last GPC meeting. “If council is not comfortable with this policy we can give direction to make changes or council could defeat them,” she offered. Hrabec responded by making a motion “to send this back to the GPC for further discussion. “I think there is some tweaking we can do,” he said, to the policy, “and peel that onion right back…We had discussion but we never had total agreement.” Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) had concerns over what to bill for on time sheets. In reference to one single payment per month covering event, he said the number of agenda items on council meetings and the number of events attended can change dramatically from one month to another. Hrabec’s motion to refer this discussion to an upcoming Governance and Priorities Committee was passed.
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Landfill & Ryley Transfer Station: 50117 Rge Rd 173 (HWY 854) Box 322, Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 Weekdays 9:00am - 4:30pm; Saturdays / STATS 9:00am - 3:00pm; Closed Sundays NOTE: customers must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to closing; Administration building Mon to Fri 8:00am —4:00pm, Closed from 12:00 - 1:00pm Toll Free: 1.855.221.2038 Ph: 780.663.2038 Lindbrook Transfer Station: 51008 Rge Rd 201 Ph: 780.662.2704 Tues 10:30am - 5:30pm; Thurs 11:30am - 6:30pm; Sat 10:30am - 5:30pm Tofield Transfer Station: 51032 Rge Rd 191 Ph: 780.662.2731 Wed, Fri & Sat 10:30am - 5:30pm Viking Transfer Station: 12503 Twp Rd 480 Ph: 780.718.7956 Tues 10:30am - 5:30pm; Sat 10:30am - 5:30pm Kinsella Transfer Station: 46418 Rge Rd 113 Ph: 780.226.6802 Wed 11:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 11:00am - 5:00pm Please note: All transfer stations except for the Ryley Transfer Station are closed on Statutory holidays.
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TOWNSHIP ROAD 490 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Over the next few weeks, Township Road 490 from range road 124 to range O rroad 120, will be upgraded from a gravelled surface to an all-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 this construction period, parts of the road may be closed for crew safety. Please use alternative routes; detours will be clearly marked. If you must drive through construction zones, proceed with caution (local traffic only). Beaver County's goal is to provide a healthy, injury free work environment for all employees, contractors, visitors and general public. Already this year we have had people exceeding the posted speed limit through our construction zones, endangering staff, contractors and the public. There are potential hazards to the public and 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 construction. If you have any questions, please call the Beaver County Service centre at 780-663-3730.
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IMPORTANT DATES June 19 9:30am - Regular Council Meeting 9:45am - Public Hearing for Proposed Bylaw #24-1152 June 27 2 - 4:30 PM - Ag Service Board Meeting
WHATS HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY Book Club Location: Ross Creek Community Hall, 531041 Rge Rd 191 Rural book club that meets the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings run from 7PM - 8PM, all ages welcome! Tofield AA - Thursdays, 8 - 9 PM Basement of Bardo Lutheran Church, 4737 57 Ave, Tofield. Viking AA - Wednesdays, 7:30 PM, Zoom option also available. Golden Valley Lutheran Church, 5327 56 Ave, Viking. https://area78aa.org/meetings/147-3 https:// / area78aa.org/meetings/1 / 47-3
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST PROPOSED BYLAW #24-1152 TO REPEAL BYLAW #20-1076 (REDISTRICTING BYLAW) ________________________________________________________________________________
Beaver County Council is considering Bylaw #24-1152 which will repeal Bylaw #20-1076. Bylaw #20-1076 was passed in 2020 to redistrict a portion of Plan 022 6466, Block 1, Lot 1 in S ½ of SE/SW 32-50-20-W4 from Agricultural District - A to Country Residential District - CR so that a residential acreage (approximately 7 acres) could be created. The subdivision is not proceeding; therefore, the redistricting is no longer required. Bylaw #24-1152 will repeal Bylaw #20-1076 and return the districting of the portion of Lot 1 to Agricultural District – A. The area under consideration is shown below: The subject land is located west of Tofield, south of Township Road 510 and adjacent to Range Road 205. The municipal address is 50503 L Rge Rd 205. County Council has scheduled a public hearing to hear arguments for and against the proposed bylaw.
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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 relevant appeal body - Subdivision and Development Appeal Board or Land and Property Rights Tribunal. APPEAL DEADLINE Appeal Body Application No. Applicant Location Development
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Passed new area structure plan paves way for increased industrial park use Patricia Harcourt Beaver County held a public hearing May 22 on a proposal to update the area structure plan (ASP) for Equity Industrial Park. The county has been working with Beairsto and Associates to update the park’s ASP and the public hearing was held May 22 to hear opinions for or against the expansion project. The Area Structure Plan “will assist council to plan for development of the park,” stated the report to council regarding financial implications. “The plan’s vision is to encompass light and medium industrial activities as well as low impact ecofriendly industrial endeavours o foster economic diversification, thereby contributing to the county’s success,” explained Manager of Legislative Services Margaret Jones, in her report to council. The report states that the plan identifies environmentally sensitive areas, or wetlands, which will be avoided as much as possible as development progresses. Jones said that, if any wetlands are disturbed, Water Act approvals will be required from Alberta Environmental and Protected Areas. To make this happen, permanent
larger wetlands and stormwater management ponds will be relocated to give the EIP a more efficient layout for land use. Wetland areas in the east and north are to be used for fire protection ponds. Beairsto and Associates conducted other studies including geotechnical and geographical surveys, a water and sewer servicing analyses, stormwater management plan and transportation and access evaluation. Adjacent landowners John and Catherine Jensen gave comments regarding the plan at the hearing and provided a two submissions. The Jensens wrote that the open house on March 27 in Ryley was not helpful as they wanted to read a copy of the draft document in its entirety before providing comments. But there were no copies available and the Jensens said the information boards provided no context to their talking points. “It was a waste of our time as a couple of the questions we asked were not being adequately answered either, and no information appeared to be available to review other than the context-less boards,” they stated. The Jensens provided information on how water flow in the area structure plan could impact their farm stating that “the document
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lacks sufficient detail.” And they asked about the funding sources for the ASP. “Will our taxes rise beyond the ratepayers’ capability to fulfill your dreams or will we be beholden to Claystone, Clean Harbors, Blackrock or other corporate entities,” they asked. Beairsto and Associates Engineering said the firm doesn’t provide hard copies of their 31page draft ASP because it is an ecofriendly firm and, apart from the Jensens, few people want the entire document to peruse. And, while the Jensens disagreed with the county’s report that, “generally the community was welcoming of the plan,” the consultants felt that “the statement was correct, in.our opinion.” As for certain culvert discrepancies pointed out by the Jensens, they pointed out that these were
already updated in the ASP that day. This was following a question from Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3 councillor). Jones stated that the adjacent landowner’s submitted comments had resulted in the ASP being amended with respect to the Community Consultation section (Section 1.4). “The culvert locations have been added to Figure 7, the status of the access off Highway 14 at Range Road 172 has been clarified and Rge.Rd. 172 has been added to Figure 8.” She added that, “the balance of their comments are noted but no adjustments to the ASP are recommended.” Following the public hearing, county council agreed to pass second and third readings to enact the county’s updated area structure plan for Equity Industrial Park.
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Tofield Sea Cadets spend orienteering weekend in Red Deer Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
The Tofield 56 Nootka Sea Cadets travelled to join the Red Deer corps for their annual orienteering weekend from Friday, May 31, to Sunday, June 2, learning and practicing skills including water safety, setting sails, and tracking their location. “Orienteering is a part of our curriculum that we do with the cadets, to get them to do different outdoor tasks like sailing, tracking where they are, fire skills, pretty much all the outdoor elements that they need to do,” said administration officer Cinzia Cappella. “It happens every year. Red Deer invited us down to join their corps this year, and we're hoping that this will be something that we can continue in the future and maybe even have Rocky Mountain House join us next year. They
are our sister corps’,” she said. The cadets travelled down to spend the weekend there, and other activities included canoeing on Sylvan Lake, gaga ball, and shoe golf. “Our Lieutenant Navy officer Amanda Braim was the supervisor on the trip, and there were a couple other officers that were there, plus some officers from Red Deer, so it was a nice mix of kids and officers,” Cappella said. The next big event for the cadets will be their annual ceremonial review, which is to be held at the Tofield Community Hall on Thursday, June 13. “It’s open to the public, if anyone wants to come. It starts at 6:30 p.m., and we will be doing their celebration. We'll have some displays that the kids have worked on, the awards will be presented, our officer will give her final speech of the year, and then we'll have refreshments and cake. It'll be a nice evening,” Cappella said.
Tofield RCMP offers commercial vehicle safety tips for summer travel The summer season means more travel for Albertans. Whether visiting our provincial and national parks, or enjoying a nice drive through the mountains, parklands, and prairies, drivers will be sharing the road with commercial vehicles. To ensure a safe trip for commercial and passenger motorists, the Tofield
RCMP offers these tips; Commercial drivers: • Complete pre-trip equipment checks to ensure your vehicle is road-worthy. • Be sure to leave enough distance between you and other vehicles on the road. • Have an alternative route plan in
place in the event of road closures. • Plan your trip with enough time to reduce urgency, and rest when you are tired. Passenger vehicles: • Commercial vehicles cannot maneuver or stop as quickly as a passenger vehicle. When behind a commercial vehicle,
maintain a safe following distance. This can be determined by your ability to see their side mirrors at all times. • Before changing lanes in front of a commercial vehicle, signal well in advance, and be sure to leave extra space before taking the lane. Avoid driving in a commercial vehicle’s blind spots. 24061BA1
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New Village of Holden logo chosen from 17 submissions Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
During Holden’s annual Farmer’s Day celebration on Saturday, June 8, the Village unveiled their brand-new logo, chosen from the 17 design submissions from community members. Nilan Kostyk’s design, a resident of Holden and Grade 10 student attending Holden Rural Academy, was crowned first place and will succeed the Village’s previous logo. The Village decided the need for a refreshed logo as a result of coming up with a new slogan for the Village, Holden Has Heart. Previously the slogan was, ‘Share the Charm of Country Living.’ “The Council had a strategic planning session in 2023, from that we came up with a new tagline, ‘Holden Has Heart,’ and it was decided to change the logo. Holden's culture, recreation, and the school, are possible due to the compassionate hearts of the many volunteers who make all of these things possible, and as such, Council and Administration
wanted to reflect that in the new logo,” Village of Holden Chief Administrative Officer Rosemary Offrey said in an earlier interview. Kostyk said he wanted to create a logo for the Village as soon as he heard about the contest. “My mom works at the Village office, so I heard about it right away. I was interested in submitting something pretty early, because it would be pretty cool to have my logo be part of it. I wanted to do a heart of some kind, because of the new catchphrase for Holden, Holden Has Heart. My mom thought about how Holden has teamwork and everyone's bonded, so that's why I thought of the heart-shaped handhold,” Kostyk said. Kostyk said while the idea was simple enough, it took a bit of time to draw out. “I did it by hand, and I'm not really the best at drawing, so it took a little bit to draw, but the idea came pretty easy,” he said. Kostyk submitted two designs, the contest maximum, the second being a heart with a little cowboy hat. The con-
test submission deadline was April 4, and designers had to wait until Farmer’s Day for the final reveal. “My mom knew that I was the winner on the day that Council voted, but she didn’t tell me, and kept it a secret,” Kostyk said. Kostyk has lived in the village for the majority of his lifetime, and had relatives who have lived in Holden as well. “I moved here when I was around two or three, but I’ve lived here since then. I've lived here most of my life and I've had some older relatives here too, so it's
an honour to have my drawing be the new logo of the village,” he said. Following the unveiling, a free game of Plinko was set up, and whichever slot the chip landed into indicated the item won, which included bags, stickers, keychains, frisbees, ball caps, and pins, most displaying the new logo design. There were cash prizes for the top three logos, $500 for first place, $250 for second, and $100 for third place. The Village was contacted regarding the second and third place winners, but a response was not received by press deadline.
Nilan Kostyk, left, was named the logo design contest winner for the Village of Holden's new logo, pictured here receiving a plaque presented by Holden Councillor Shawn Cole, right, during Farmer's Day, Saturday, June 8.
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Tofield Ag Society charges in letter that Minor Hockey did not adhere to bylaws bylaws regarding decision to join Strathcona Continued from Front
AGM, with people who have kids in both associations speaking on their experiences within SMHA. As with any changes of this nature, there are some that support this pilot project and some that were against it, however, majority voted to give this trial period a chance for this upcoming season,” Pope said. Moving beyond the lack of communication surrounding the decision, the proposed letter from the TAS says proper protocol was not taken, and included highlighted sections under Hockey Alberta policy with the letter. “The proper protocol and structure of the association's bylaws were not adhered to. In accordance with Hockey Alberta, there is a complete contradiction to the process being followed correctly. Therefore, the motion in and of itself can be challenged, and is truly not a piece that can be upheld,” the letter states. The TAS says the decision to join Strathcona, which could lead to the TMHA dissolving, is the wrong decision. “This move is detrimental to our community and stands against what is considered grassroots hockey. Removing the association from the community, whether this be termed as a one year trial or not, leaves a significant void and impact. This not only affects families, but it also has a direct impact on the facility, businesses, and taxpayers in both the County and the Town. This decision is wrought with misinformation and will leave a lasting, long felt impact on Tofield, the County, and other surrounding communities. Ultimately, it is the youth who are suffering through this decision, and there needs to be further consultation before this moves forward and cannot be reversed. “All these pieces and the lack of protocol, procedure, and consultation are concerning. We collectively can empathize with the parents' discouragement over travel times, locations, and the stress this places on families, both emotionally and financially. However, the decision to dissolve the Association is not the right course of action. The discussion needs to ensue with Hockey Alberta to look at the League boundaries that Tofield falls within and advocate for change,” the letter says. The letter also says that TAS has been made aware that the same concerns have already been written to TMHA, and that there is also a petition going around. “Further, we have become aware of a letter provided to TMHA stating these same concerns, and that a request for a Special Annual General Meeting be held to look at the motion, its validity, and to have another vote on this matter. We also understand that a petition in ac-
cordance with the Associations bylaws has been started,” the letter says. A petition is currently up, and has 64 signatures in support of keeping U7 and U9 teams in Tofield. In the petition description, it also says members did not have much information regarding the decision to join SMHA. “This decision was voted on without warning or giving many details. This petition is to call on TMHA to hold a Special General Membership Meeting (as per section 7.2 of the Tofield Minor Hockey Bylaws). This meeting would give parents an opportunity for open discussion and informed decision making that is best for their families and their community. If a minimum of 45 petitioners are in support and sign, members would potentially have the opportunity to open discussion about this topic, revote on this decision, and keep U7 and U9 in Tofield for the upcoming year. “Keeping U7 and U9 hockey players in our small-town minor hockey association is beneficial for their development, the well-being of their families, and the strength of our community. By supporting this petition, we ensure a holistic and enriching hockey experience that prioritizes the best interests of our children,” the petition description says. TMHA president Jason Pope said that it is intended that U7 will remain in Tofield, as long as there are enough players for a team, and that U9 will play out of the Tofield Arena as much as possible. “As stated in the Frequently Asked Questions posted on our website, it is the intention to keep the U7 program in Tofield for Tofield players as long as there are the numbers to support this. As for U9, they are involved in games within the EFHL (Edmonton Federation Hockey League) and it is anticipated that if the players are all of the same skill sets, that they will play out of Tofield as much as possible as well,” Pope said. Pope also said while there is room for the decision to be looked at and voted on again, the final decision will still be made by the Executive. “Our bylaws do state that there is a possibility for an opportunity to open the discussion on this topic and vote on an outcome. However, the final decision does still lie with the board to confirm, alter, or deny the discussion and vote of the petitioners. We are looking to hold an information session in the upcoming weeks to have people voice concerns and ask questions on issues they may have,” said Pope. A copy of the TAS letter was also sent to TMHA, Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely, Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin MLA Rick Wilson, Beaver County, Town of Viking, Village of Ryley, Village of Holden, Town of Vegreville, Town of Mundare,
Town of Lamont, and the New Sarepta and District Agricultural Society. A response came from Beaver County, and was provided at the Tofield council meeting held on Monday, June 10. The response agreed that the decision to join SMHA was sudden, but that the County supports TMHA’s decision. “Although County Council was not comfortable supporting your letter to Hockey Alberta at this time, we assure you that Council fully supports the TMHA, and we share your concerns regarding the Association's decision and the potential impact on the Tofield Arena. Tofield's minor hockey program also provides economic benefits to local businesses in Tofield, and the value of the camaraderie of family and friends at practices and games cannot be overstated. Hockey is the mainstay of the Tofield Arena and moving the Association and players to Strathcona County may have a serious negative impact on the community and taxpayers,” the letter from Beaver County says, signed by Reeve Kevin Smook. The letter by the TAS concluded by saying that dissolving the TMHA is not right, and asks that all parties do their
part to keep minor hockey in Tofield. “Respectfully, we ask for all parties to come to the table to keep Tofield Minor Hockey in Tofield and have the Association, which was established in the mid1970s, continue to give back to those who have given so thanklessly to the community which they love,” the TAS letter says.
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Rain and chilly weather for Holden Farmer’s Day Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Each year the Village of Holden and the Holden Ag Society, among other organizations, work to put together a day full of events for the annual Farmer’s Day celebration, rain or shine. To kick things off this year, Saturday, June 8, Holden Rural Academy (HRA) students, staff, and parents put on a pancake breakfast, served with scrambled eggs, fried ham, strawberries and whipped cream, juice and coffee. Throughout the day, 12 teams competed in a slo-pitch tournament, and the Holden ball diamonds were busy all day despite the frequent showers. The parade was led by local Legion members and cadets, and included sixteen floats and other vehicles including classic cars, Alberta Fish and Wildlife showcasing a bear trap, an old 3020 diesel John Deere tractor, with the Holden Fire Department bringing up the rear. Following the parade, many headed indoors to the Complex Rec Room, where the market, balloon man, face
painting, glitter tattoos, story book walk, and the Italian sodas booth was located. The petting zoo was moved indoors due to the rain, and the inflatables were cancelled. The Beaver County 4-H Multi Club held their annual achievement day project display in the afternoon, showcasing their projects, answering questions, and sharing what they learned through their 4-H year. The member projects included poultry, welding, cooking, sewing, coding, and photography. Viking Beaver Family and Community Support Services (VBFCSS) put on a kids Farmer’s Day Olympics, which included transferring water from a bucket to another with a sponge, tossing a hat into a hula hoop, and searching a kiddie pool full of balls to find one with a specific picture on it. Holden Council and Administration served free hot dogs and pop before the fireworks, and this year the Village had one-and-a-half times the budget for fireworks, as last year’s unused fireworks budget, due to dry conditions, was split between 2024 and 2025.
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To kick off this year’s Holden Farmer’s Day, held Saturday, June 8, Holden Rural Academy students, staff, and parents put on a pancake breakfast, served with scrambled eggs, fried ham, strawberries and whipped cream, juice and coffee.
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Joey’s Home to receive $340k from Alberta Government Funding announcement for supportive housing project applauded by close friends of namesake, the late Joey Moss Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
Susan Rasmussen, who resides just outside Tofield, was pleased to hear of the Alberta Government’s announcement on May 21 to fund $340,000 towards Joey’s Home, a supportive living facility in Edmonton for people with intellectual disabilities. The money will go to renovating the home, named after the late famed Edmonton Oilers lockerroom attendant Joey Moss, in order to provide 17 specialized housing units. Moss, who was born with Down Syndrome, became a fixture in Rasmussen’s life after she met and married Oiler’s head equipment manager Barrie Stafford. Moss worked with both the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Elks for over 30 years before passing away in 2020 at the age of 57. “It’s nice to know that (Joey’s Home) is going to be carried on (and) that other people are going to get help or a nice place to live,” she said. Rasmussen said she met Joey in the mid-90s, after meeting Stafford, and Joey quickly became a part of their family. “Often Barrie would bring him here to our house. Joey lived with his mom, until she died in 2007, and then he went to Joey's house. It was a group home not too far from Westmount, and I would go pick him up there,” she said. “Joe’s main caregiver was his brother Steve, who unfortunately died a year before Joe.” Rasmussen remembers that Joey had a ‘beautiful apartment’ at Joey’s House, outfitted with everything he needed. “It was, nicely furnished, and he (had) all his memorabilia up there, and he had his TV, and he was very happy there,” she said. According to Moss’ website, he was the 12th child of 13 born to parents Sophie and Lloyd in 1963. The children all took part in the family band known as the ‘Alaska Highway Birthquakes’ and travelled the prairies playing. Moss was always included and played the ukelele
at five years old. He reportedly always received the biggest applause. The family’s patriarch, Lloyd, passed away in 1977. Meanwhile, Rasmussen said that the times Joey spent at their acreage just outside of Tofield, are very precious to her, and the memories are long-lasting. “He'd wake up in the morning here, so happy to have his coffee. He loved his coffee. And he had this thing where he had to microwave his coffee every five minutes (because) he liked it hot,” she said. “And strong! He would give me the arm signal (flexing a muscle) for strong, like, ‘I like my coffee strong’.” Rasmussen said Joey enjoyed helping them on the acreage in addition to riding horses and visiting friends, such as Gravity Dance Force instructor Miss Twyla. “She had a gala night, four or five years ago at the Rec Centre in Tofield and we brought Joe with us,” she said. “He used to dance with me, because I would take tap dancing in Tofield. He would come and he would tap dance with us and he just loved it. And he loved Miss Twyla.” Moss also made a number of visits around Tofield, including the Sunshine Villa in 2018, The Tofield Health Services Foundation Banquet and the Tofield Mercury office in 2015. Back at the acreage, Joey applied his hockey knowledge where he felt necessary, as shared in a story by Rasmussen. “(Joey) would spend hours doing homework, but it was all studying about each team. (So one day) we put him in the Tack room and he's doing his homework (in there) and my girlfriend Dell is in the corridor with her horse. She's grooming her horse and her horse is misbehaving,” she said. “(Dell) got after the horse and pulled him to smarten (him) up and Joey comes out and looks at Dell and said ‘Two minutes for roughing!’” Rasmussen had a laugh remembering the charming story. She added that Joey also had a good sense of humour, as evidenced during good-natured pranks
The late Joey Moss pictured relaxing on the acreage of Susan Rasmussen and Barrie Stafford with their dog Tucker. SUSAN RASMUSSEN PHOTO
pulled on him in the locker room. “(If you) gave him a task he would get it done. He folded all the laundry and people would play jokes on him. He would be vacuuming, and they would unplug the vacuum. Then he would go plug it in, start again, and one of the players would unplug the vacuum,” she said. “He would say ‘you are poking my leg’ (and laugh).” Rasmussen said it was heartbreaking to lose Joey in 2020. She said he was authentic and took his fame in stride. “He was just one in a million, that’s for sure, and we were honoured to have known him,” she said. “He just made
everybody’s day. In the grocery store, Joey would say hello to everybody (and) my husband said ‘Joey’s the most famous person in Edmonton and he doesn’t even know it’.” According to the Winnifred Stewart organization’s website, the Joey’s Home Trust (managed by Winnifred Stewart) began in 1988, with original funding by Wayne Gretzky, and grew to $1.5 million by 2007. Joey’s Home opened in Edmonton on July 18, 2007, as an assisted and independent living facility for people with developmental disabilities. It housed eight residents with four independent living apartments.
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