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PHOTOS BY JANA SEMENIUK, MORE ON PAGE 21

Grads pose with staff. L-R: Landon Innocent, Sienna Silver, Liberty Heistad, Principal Alan Welde, Rachel Kauffman, Assistant Principal Michelle Stewart, Owen Cairns, teacher Zach Burgess, Avery Ulriksen, Kathryn Bueckert, and Andrew Grams.

Cornerstone Grads ready to greet the future Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter Cornerstone Christian Academy (CCA) celebrated eight graduates in a dinner and ceremony on Saturday, June 22 at their school in Kingman, AB. Grads Kathryn Bueckert, Owen Cairns, Andrew Grams, Liberty Heistad, Landon Innocent, Rachel Kauffman, Sienna Silver, and Avery Ulricksen graced the stage to hear supportive words of encouragement and congratulations. The grads heard from teachers, Pastor Mark Loewen, their principal Alan Welde in addition to receiving a congratulatory graduation certificate.

Principal Alan Welde said approximately 120 people attended the ceremony, with a dinner served by Stinson Catering.

“It’s really nice. Each student has several friends and family members,” he said. “It's nice to have a class of eight students because then the kids can invite the people they want to the supper (and) the program. They're not limited to two or three guests.”

Pastor Loewen held a garbage can, while speaking to the grads, to help symbolize his message; that even the negative things in life have lessons to teach.

“Even though garbage things come into your life and touch your life, God will use them ultimately to bring about good (things) in your life and the world,” he said. “And the reason is, because that hard stuff, those difficult situations teach us things. They help us to grow as people. And they help us to pray more and to trust God more.”

The Grads chose a Bible verse from Romans 8:28 as their 2024 grad theme; “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

John Kauffman, from the CCA society board, also had words of support for the graduates.

“Today we celebrate with you. We honour your hard work and your dedication and your success,” he said, adding kudos to teachers and families for their endless efforts in helping the students over the years.

“Last but certainly not least, your success today has been made possible by the grace of God and we celebrate this too. God has provided a way for you to have the privilege of attending CCA, and for the school to remain open when times were tough. God will continue to guide your path as you seek Him in your future. And our hope is that you

will look back fondly on this place, and also people in your life who have made your time here possible.”

Principal Alan Welde announced that two students, Kathryn Bueckert and Andrew Grams, were awarded valedictorian which, he said, are not given every year.

“Some years we have valedictorian award some years we don't, as per our student handbook. If a class has a valedictorian, the valedictorian will be selected by the school administration based on academic standing as per Rutherford scholarship guidelines, leadership in the school community and on Christian character,” said Welde.

Graduate Rachel Kauffman was presented with a superior academic achievement award from Columbia Bible College worth $2,000 towards her admission.

Graduate Landon Innocent slipped an Oilers jersey over his grad clothes to show his support for the team while delivering a humorous and touching tribute to each individual teacher, including additional school staff members.

“Thank you for all the bus drivers, janitors and extra staff that continuously put up with us and all the problems and messes we make,” he said.

“We appreciate all the countless hours you put into everything and maintaining our God-centered school. Everyone here has influenced the young adults we have become. We're so grateful and we'll never forget the impact you've had on all of us. Thank you and we will miss you.”

Graduate Landon Innocent dons an Oilers jersey to deliver a tribute to Cornerstone staff.

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Tofield Airport tarmac used to test jet powered car Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Ryan McQueen, 49, from Sherwood Park, tested out his twin jet powered car, Insanity, on Thursday, June 20, at the Tofield Airport. McQueen, which is his actual surname, drives a garbage truck from Edmonton to Ryley, but also spends his time working on his hobbyturned-business.

“It's a 17-year project. I started not knowing anything, just as a fan, and when I began building it, I had to Google and YouTube everything, really

a learn as you go sort of thing. That's why it took so long, that, and money,” McQueen said.

McQueen brought his car out to the Tofield Airport, as a safe and spacious place to test out his car. He informed the Town of Tofield of what he’d be up to, who notified local emergency services, so they would have a heads up in case any 911 calls were made regarding the massive amount of smoke that would appear as a result of firing up the jet powered car.

“Even when we are able to directly notify them, they often show up just be-

Ryan McQueen from Sherwood Park tested out his twin jet powered car, Insanity, on Thursday, June 20, at the Tofield Airport. The RCMP and Fire department were notified beforehand, in case any 911 calls were made regarding the massive amount of smoke KARI JANZEN PHOTOS that appeared as a result.

cause of the amount of calls that come in. The police, fire, and ambulances that did end up arriving were all really awesome. We notified the town and they sent out notifications, but they just didn’t read them in time. Everyone ended up wanting photos with the car, and we’re pretty used to that by now,” McQueen said.

This year McQueen and his crew have 10 shows booked in Alberta, and will be joining the air show circuit next year.

“It's a business now. It started off as something fun to do, and now we're

booked up; we've got 10 events this year, mostly close to home. Next year, we're going to be hitting the air show circuit, which will be all over North America,” he said.

McQueen was about 19 years old when he saw a jet powered vehicle for the first time, at an air show in Edmonton.

“Les Shockley initially piqued my interest. I ended up meeting him years down the road and he helped teach me everything I needed to know. I ended up crewing with him, and then he sadly Continued on Page 15

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Tofield hosts Junior High golf tournament Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The annual Battle River Regional Junior High Athletic Association (BRRJHAA) golf championship tournament was held at the Tofield Golf Course and Campground on Monday, June 10, with 70 participants in grades

7-9 from 12 schools competing for top golfers in male, female, and team categories.

Tofield School golf coordinator and marshal Gilles Daigle said the championship is held annually within the Battle River region.

“To host, you have to put in a bid which goes to the Battle River Junior High Athletic Committee, and then they award it, and you're awarded for two years, so we will host it again next year as well,” he said.

All schools involved are located within the Battle River region, and Daigle said the junior high level focuses on improving golf etiquette and understanding the game of golf.

“This is kind of a stepping stone for the high school tournament. This tournament primarily is working on golf etiquette and knowledge of the game. The high school level is a more competitive

tournament,” Daigle said.

Each of the schools have a golf coach, and that’s how students can have the opportunity to participate in the annual tournament.

“Depending on the school, they'll have playoffs at the school level, and then the top players at each school will come here and represent their school,” said Daigle.

Winners of the male team category

The annual Battle River Regional Junior High Athletic Association golf championship tournament was held at the Tofield Golf Course and Campground on Monday, June 10, with 70 participants in grades 7-9 from 12 schools competing for top golfers in male, female, and team categories.

went to Central High Sedgewick Public School (CHSPS) students Mason Lewis and Seth Edwards, and the winning female team was from Bawlf School, Kia Burnstad and Cale Wetthum. The top male golfer was awarded to Oliver Ringwall from École Camrose Composite High School (ECCHS) with a score of 37, and the top female golfer went to Kia Burnstad from Bawlf, with a score of 47.

We are celebrating Don Litwin’s 90th birthday on June 30th from 2-4 pm at the Tofield Alliance Church (5907 49 St).

Please come join us as we celebrate this milestone!

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Council Corner Town Council explains actions dealing with unsightly premises Unsightly premises are a concern of many communities throughout Alberta, both large and small. These concerns unfortunately include the community of Tofield.

The Town of Tofield Operations Department performs all outside maintenance within Tofield proper. This maintenance includes grass cutting, trimming, trail maintenance and truly making Tofield aesthetically pleasing.

Mayor and Council wish to acknowledge the phenomenal work these folks perform.

However, and unfortunately, this sets the premise for this month’s Council Corner, as a call to the citizenry.

Council and Administration have heard the concerns of the citizens and wanted to provide a background on the process which is involved in the unsightly premises process.

Town of Tofield By–Law Number 1308, being the “Community Standards” Bylaw contains measures of control for; Property, Public Lands, Refuse, Structures and Unsightly Premises. Should an individual be in contravention of the By-Law they are issued a Notice to Maintain Letter referencing the By-Law and affixing a date in which the identified issue is to be remedied.

The typical length of time to address these concerns is one week. Should this date come to

pass without the issue being dealt with, the Town will then send a Notice of Entry Letter.

The letter states the contravention to be remedied within 48 hours. If this is not adhered to, the Town retains the services of a local contractor to perform the required work. The billing will then be added to the property owner’s tax role to ensure payment.

However, the Town, through our Contracted Peace Officer, are looking to take an educational, softer approach from issuing a letter, where possible. Door knockers are being left to provide a reminder to cut grass, trim weeds and, to remember to cut the grassed area to the rear of your property, if you have a lane way or alley way behind your home. This area is yours to maintain and is your responsibility.

There have been concerns raised over the enforcement of the backyards of dwellings. It is understood that residents and homeowners have concerns over the state of backyards, however, at this time; it is somewhat difficult for the Town to enforce these measures. Gaining access to backyards is often troublesome and many homes contain animals which pose a risk to the Peace Officer or to contractors. In a similar fashion, it is difficult to enforce homes which may be missing siding, have piecemeal fences or a large collection of personal items.

To enforce these measures beyond issuing a letter to the registered owner and requesting a timeline in which to remedy the situation, would likely involve the necessity of a court appearance. This action would only be followed if we cannot successfully request our contractor to perform the fixes.

The enforcement can be done if the issues pose an imminent threat to the safety of residents, in accordance with section 546 of the Municipal Government Act. Further to this, a court appearance does not guarantee success for the Town and becomes quite costly.

The harmony of the Town as well as its aesthetic appeal is of our utmost concern, which is why a By-Law such as this is in place. The process can be somewhat time consuming and may not move as quickly as all would like. It is important to understand the process and the time frames which both are enforced and required.

In closing, the concerns are being heard, and the process is in place in which to enforce contravention. However, please note; each of us is responsible for maintaining our properties, for the betterment of Tofield.

Respectfully, Mayor and Council

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Sea can full of donations headed for Honduras Kari Janzen

Staff Reporter

Many volunteers from the Tofield area have spent the last seven years collecting donations in order to fill up a sea can with computers, bicycles, sewing machines, fabric, and other goods, in order to ship it to Honduras to help provide for the education of children there.

“Canadian Peacemakers International (CPI) has developed a computer assisted learning program (CAL) to address educational needs of disadvantaged people in Honduras,” Gordon Baergen said, one of the people involved in the project.

“Children from economically disadvantaged families, especially in remote areas of Honduras, are only educated to Grade 6 in the public system. While families understand the importance of education for their youth, it is out of reach,” he said.

Baergen said in partnership with a local organization in Honduras, CPI designed programming with computerbased learning, and CPI requested used computers in good condition to help provide this service for those in Honduras.

“In conjunction with a local Hon-

duran organization, CPI imagined a strategy that brought together government certified curriculum programming and computer-based learning to bring education for Grades 7, 8, and 9.

With a source of electricity, and through using a computer as their teacher, youth go through their lessons with the support of a facilitator,” he said.

Baergen said that there are over 750 students from 35 communities using this program every year, but in order for this to continue, more computers are necessary.

“Students are able to learn with flexible hours in order to also be able to help out at home. This program opens up the world of learning in a powerful way and give students a technological edge over other grade 9 graduates,” he said.

Baergen said this is an important project, because kids who have completed Grade 6 without the possibility of attaining further schooling do not have many other options.

“When there is no opportunity for education beyond Grade 6, young boys are at risk of being taken into the drug trade, and young girls become mothers much earlier than they should. Uneducated people are also more inclined to attempt the dangerous trip to cross into

the USA,” he said.

This initiative of collecting computers began by members of the CPI board, and a sea can was ordered and arrived at a local Tofield farm.

“In 2017, volunteers put out a call for donations and the response was tremendous. Shortly after that, a 40 foot x 8 foot x 9 1/2 foot sea can was purchased. The loading of the items into one cubic metre containers, and then into the sea can, began at a farm just

west of Tofield. The sea can, now ready to ship, contains about 500 computers, 110 sewing machines, 70 bicycles, fabric and sewing supplies, many vocational tools, and 800 feet of chain-link fence,” Baergen said.

The sea can was loaded up and set off on its journey last Tuesday, June 18. It was completely filled and ready for shipment by December 1 last year, and they were told that shipping the sea can Continued on Page 7

Many volunteers from the Tofield area have spent the last seven years collecting donations in order to fill up a sea can with computers, bicycles, sewing machines, fabric, and other goods, in order to ship it to Honduras to help provide for the education of GORDON BAERGEN PHOTO children there.

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Tofield Library summer program gearing up for busy season Vanessa Poitras Madi Hillyer is the program planner and organizer of the summer program at the Tofield Library.

She has been involved with summer programs in the past including last

year’s program at the library and is proud to be planning this summer program herself.

She said she is most excited for the new stories involving travel throughout the theme of the program.

The summer program

begins on July 2. There are two age groups; 3-6 years old which runs 12:30-2 p.m. weekdays and 7-12 years old running from 10-11:30 a.m. weekdays.

The program runs Monday- Friday excluding Wednesdays, a pas-

sive program will be set up on Wednesdays and parents must be presentno drop off program on Wednesdays.

A consent waiver is required before children attend the program; this is

to ensure the safety of the children and staff.

Program fee is $1 per day per child.

"Lots of trips to the spray park and crafts daily" adds Madi.

Other fun events hap-

pening through the summer at the library are; Pet Parade, Thursday, July 11, 11am-12 p.m.; and Teen Connect Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m. starting July 4.

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Letter from Bob Layton after Tofield event

Since 2017, I have spoken at various functions and told stories from my two books, Welcome to Radio and “I’ll puke in your pocket!” My books are then offered for sale with proceeds to charities.

I have spoken at conventions, AGMs, churches, libraries, seniors’ events, service clubs, schools, Legions, parties, community leagues, police, military, hospitals, and even in a semi-trailer truck repair shop, to name a few. Some have had me back as many as three or four times. I have so many stories I don’t have to tell the same ones twice.

In 2023 I teamed up with Global Helicopter reporter Shane Blakely and added his book, In and Above Edmonton Then and Now to our presentation.

During Seniors’ Week, in June of 2024, we were presenting every day of the week.

Then more the following week, including a fund-raiser in Tofield, Alberta, known as Tofield Of Dreams.

It was the 50th Anniversary of The Tofield Golden Club. Their mission is to provide social, mental, and physical activities to better Seniors' lifestyles.

Their goal for the June 12, 2024, community event was to raise funds to renovate the old Firehall and add space for a sound stage, gymnasium, and other amenities. It would be for seniors, the whole town, and perhaps the surrounding areas. Fitted with solar panels on the roof, it would also serve as a crisis centre if people needed a place to stay.

It was the most ambitious seniors’ project I have ever been involved with. The Golden Club leadership is totally dedicated.

The Community Hall was packed with about 200 supporters who purchased tickets to attend. They had a delicious soft taco snack and a live auction of beautiful items donated by those who wished to help with this important project. Speakers expressing their tremendous support included Beaver Country Reeve Kevin Smook and MLA Jackie Lovely.

One entire wall of the hall was lined with beautiful silent auction items.

Then it was our turn. I would tell stories from my books, backed up by slides and videos that audiences have described as funny, bizarre, emotional, sad, informative, and inspirational.

Stories about how I got into radio and things that happen behind the scenes.

Why and how 630 CHED switched from rock to talk.

Shane, a professional photographer, would use his pictures and videos to take the audience on a virtual helicopter flight to witness sights that only Shane and his pilot had seen. Can you imagine a man cheating at golf, all caught on film?

Can you imagine Shane virtually trying to shoot another plane down? It’s quite a sight!

One of the stories I tell, that always brings great audience reactions, is my experience at the Auctioneering College of Canada. The class was being taught how to be an auctioneer and a bidder. As another student auctioned off a can of pumpkin pie filling, I helped him by raising the bidding to five dollars.

Our excellent instructor, Rick Wattie, paused things and told me there was a chance I could never be an auctioneer because I don’t know what some things cost.

He assured me this can of pumpkin pie filling would sell for less than a dollar, maybe fifty cents.

I told him I understood and would try to do some research.

To clarify what he was saying, he added, “Even if you autographed it, Bob, it still wouldn’t go for what you were bidding.”

I assured him I understood, and we went back to bidding, only I was being much more careful.

That night, six other students and I were on-site at the auction house to perform our first public bidding lesson. I did not know there was a place in Edmonton where you could buy cans of food as a single or a flat.

These were cans of food that grocery

stores had sent for sale. Perhaps they had been in the store too long and did not sell.

Maybe they were stale-dated but still good to eat. Some might have been dented or the label damaged. For whatever reason, they did not sell on store shelves. But tonight we had a large crowd ready to buy.

Our instructor, Rick, was up on the stand, explaining to the crowd that he would do the first fifteen minutes, and then each of his students would do the same. Our job was to look through the cans and hand him up various cans to sell.

All went well for the first few minutes.

I watched our instructor closely, learning from his hand motions and voicing and seeing how he formed such a close bond with the bidders, encouraging them to buy. He was so good.

And then it happened. I found a can of pumpkin pie filling. I could hardly believe it. Was this meant to be? I wanted him to know I had learned my lesson, so I took the thick black pen used to mark sold items, autographed the can, and handed it up.

He got a big smile and showed it to the crowd, telling them what had happened in class and how they could all help teach me what it was worth.

To the surprise of both of us, it sold for a lot more than he had expected. I needed to explain to him that he knew his business, but he did not know my business. I sign autographs in many places, even grocery stores. It’s just part of the job.

The next night we were at another auction at Carnwood Hall on Highway 39 with more cans of food, among other things. As I arrived, he met me with a big smile.

“I’ve been waiting for you, Bob, here, I’ve got something for you,” he said, as he handed me a can of cranberry sauce. “Autograph it.”

I did. As I tried to hand it back, he waved it off. “Don’t give it to me – get up there and auction it off, yourself!”

I didn’t know what to do. How do you

auction off something like that? We hadn’t covered anything like that in class, and he had been very thorough in what he was teaching us. How do you ask if someone wants to buy something that you have autographed? It seemed like bragging or something. Whatever, it didn’t feel good.

Perhaps this was an auction lesson using tough love or something. I had no idea what to expect.

I nervously started working for bids and they started coming in. To my surprise, it went for what I call “a lot of money” at this type of auction. I don't recall the exact amount but the woman who bought it stood up and proclaimed, “This can of cranberry sauce will never be opened. It will sit on the mantle as a conversation piece. But, I think for what I just paid - it should include a hug!”

What do I do now? The course never covered giving hugs at an auction. Should I do it? What might that lead the next buyer to ask for? A kiss? I looked at our instructor, Rick. He was smiling and shaking his head.

Then came another message from the audience. A woman who had been bidding on a few things stood up and said, “Yes, I agree. I think for what she paid for that can of cranberry sauce, she should get a hug!”

As I tell this story, I ask who the audience thinks that second woman might have been. Some are correct when they shout, “Was it your wife?”

I then switch the slide on the screen to show my wife, Marg, whom I refer to as the Quilting Angel, standing beside a stack of quilts she makes every year to donate to women’s shelters. The quilts given to women in need warm more than just their physical side, it also warms their hearts to know that someone cared enough to spend hours making what is a kind of art to warm the body and the spirit.

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Ryley School bids farwell to its Ninth grade class with grad Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The students and staff of Ryley School said farewell to the five grade 9 students on Thursday, June 20, as they will be moving onto receive their high school education elsewhere. Two students said they will be attending Tofield School, two said they will be going to Holden Rural Academy, and one said he might attend high school in Edmonton.

Battle River School Division (BRSD) Trustee Lyle Albrecht and BRSD Assistant Superintendent of Education Services Stephen Hoyland were both present, and shared a few words of praise and encouragement with the grade 9 students.

Each received a personalized pen, engraved with

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would be difficult.

“The shipping agency advised that Canada may be the most difficult country to ship out of,

their names by shop teacher Colin Bennion, their certificate, a rose, and $500.

“Effective June 2024, students who attend Ryley School for Grades 7, 8, and 9 will be gifted $500,” a Ryley School post on social media says.

In the future, for students who attend Ryley School for grade 8 and 9 will receive $300, and those who attend for grade 9 only will be awarded $100.

The grade 9 farewell also doubled as Ryley School’s Celebration of Success, where each honour student was recognized, as well as athletic awards, and District level Remembrance Day poster and poem awards.

Saivrie Stewart received excellence in athletics, and was recognized for her

achievement is setting a new record.

“Saivrie not only secured first place in grade 7 girls long jump, but she also set a new record in the grade 7 girls high jump.

The previous high jump record, of 1.42 metres, was set in 1998 by a student from Round Hill School.

Saivrie has surpassed that with a remarkable jump of 1.44 metres,” said Ryley School principal Maria Schaade.

Grade 7 honours were awarded to Isaac Boettger, Manuel Gara, Brycen Hofer, Emerald Kischook, and Jack PadronOgonoski. Grade 8 honours were received by Payton Dietz, Layla Kowalchuk, and Savannah Kumson. Lily Hill, Korvane Kurytnik, and Cassie Svenson achieved grade 9 honours.

and Honduras may be the most difficult country to ship into, therefore the logistics are complicated,” Baergen said.

Everything that was packed into the sea can was weighed, and carefully documented.

“Each of the containers as well as loose items

were weighed when they were packed into the sea can.

The calculated weight of the loaded unit is 18,000 kilograms.

Many of the CPI board members took leadership to get donations and to load the sea can. They were assisted by many, many volunteers who re-

Tofield U18s play in Sherwood Park

Ryley School said farewell to their five grade 9 students on Thursday, June 20, as they will be continuing their high school education elsewhere. Pictured L-R: Heath Eastwood, Lily Hill, Korvane Kurytnik, Cassie Svenson, and Lyndan KARI JANZEN PHOTO Vanstone.

As for the Remembrance Day posters and literary submissions, at Districts, where all first place entries from the individual Legion level are judged from all Legions throughout the province, Rhea Gunder-

son’s colour poster placed second, and Janaya Tensen’s poem received first in their respective age categories.

“To all our students, you have shown remarkable dedication, curiosity, and

resilience. Your hard work and enthusiasm have truly shone through in your academic pursuits, sports, arts, and community activities. Congratulations on all your accomplishments,” Schaade said.

paired bicycles, packed containers, and documented the contents. CPI was very diligent in ensuring that the documentation for thousands of items in the sea can was complete. As much as possible, each item was documented with make, model, serial number, country of origin and value in USD, first in English and then in Spanish,” he said.

A 100-ton crane was used to load the sea can onto a CN rail truck, where it was taken to Edmonton to be loaded onto

a rail car to head to eastern Canada.

“From there, it will board a container ship which will take it to the port of Cortez in Honduras. Asociacion Fraternidad Honduras (ACH), the agency which delivers the program in Honduras, is anxiously awaiting the arrival. It will be a happy day for all when it arrives in Santa Cruz de Yojoa. This is the location of the ACH administrative office and the site of the planned vocational school,” Baergen said.

“CPI was the incubator and the developing NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) of the CAL program in Honduras.

CPI has now expanded its reach into Africa and has given responsibility to operate the Honduras program to the Sombrilla International Development Society. Sombrilla wishes to thank the Tofield community for its response and generosity to the call for donations for this project,” Baergen said.

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Ryley School holds Kindergarten graduation Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Ryley School, instructing children from Kindergarten to Grade 9, held their Kindergarten graduation on Thursday, June 20, in the school gym.

Families and friends, and all the students of Ryley School, came to see the six graduates receive their certificates.

“These six kiddos have

been an absolute joy to teach,” said Kindergarten teacher Carrie Haugen. “You’ve all made me very proud,” she said.

Each Kindergarten graduate had the opportunity to share what their favourite part of Kindergarten was, and Battle River School Division Assistant Superintendent of Education Services Stephen Hoyland, after hearing the student’s

favourite parts, said it was the best graduation he had ever been to.

Older students participated in the ceremony, reading the land acknowledgment, and Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden by Edith Pattou.

A slideshow showcasing the Kindergarten’s school year was played, and each Kindergarten student received a graduation bear and a book, I Knew You Could!

Ryley School held their Kindergarten graduation on Thursday, June 20, in the school gym. Families and friends, and all the students of Ryley School, came to KARI JANZEN PHOTO see the six graduates receive their certificates.

Preschool collects donation cheque at Ryley council meeting Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Ryley Preschool Coordinator Larissa Holowachuk had a big smile as she took part in a cheque presentation during the Ryley June 18 council meeting. She said

the grant cheque for $1,250 presented by Ryley Mayor Lyndie Knockleby and Deputy Mayor Brian Ducherer, came from the Clean Harbours Community Enhancement Grant.

“We are very appreciative. The community and

L-R: Ryley Preschool Coordinator Larissa Holowachuk, Ryley Mayor Lyndie Knockleby and Ryley Deputy Mayor Brian Ducherer. Council members presented Holwachuk with a cheque from the Clean Harbors Community Enhancement grant for $1,250 during the June 18 council meeting.

Clean Harbors and the (Ryley) council have always been very supportive of the preschool,” said Holowachuk. “Every little bit (helps) because we don't want the parents to have to pay too much. We want to keep (the cost) as low as we can, so everybody can come.”

The popular preschool was shut down during the 2021/2022 school year, for the first time in 23 years when their longtime location at the Good News Church was no longer available.

Since then, Holowachuk struck an agreement with the Ryley School for space to run the preschool and began classes Sept. 12, 2023.

Holowachuk said the new space affords the program resources that weren’t available before, and said the school has welcomed them with open arms.

“The staff have been

fantastic. Very accommodating and including us in what they do,” said Holowachuk. “The kids love it because they love the big kids. And the big kids have been very welcoming and encourag-

ing.”

Holowachuk said the grant funds will be going towards field trips for the coming school year. She added that enrollments for the Ryley preschool will start in August.

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Rain plagues Braves Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

In the last two weeks, the Tofield Braves of the Powerline Baseball League (PBL) played one of their three scheduled games, two being postponed due to wet and rainy conditions. The Braves played the Armena Royals on Tuesday, June 18, and lost 20-2.

The Battle River Rivals travelled from Heisler to face the Camrose Roadrunners, and narrowly missed the victory, scoring five runs to the Roadrunners’ six.

The Vegreville Blue Jays and the Armena Royals held a double header on Thurs-

day, June 20, to catch up on their postponed games, and the Jays took the win over Armena in the first game, 3-0, and again in the second game, 5-4.

At press deadline, the Rosalind Athletics maintain their lead in the standings, with six wins, two losses, 90 runs for, and 36 runs against. The Vegreville Blue Jays are close behind, with the same number of wins and losses, though 60 runs for and 24 runs against. The Tofield Braves have also maintained their spot in sixth place, with one win, seven losses, 22 runs for, and 138 runs against.

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Former Holden resident convicted of murder eligible for parole in 15 years Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Former Holden resident, David Moss, 38, was found guilty last year of seconddegree murder in the 2020 senseless killing of seven-year-old Bella Rose Desrosiers in front of her mother and younger sister in Edmonton. Automatically serving a life sentence, Moss was back in court last month for a hearing to determine his parole eligibility. His defence lawyer, Andrewa Urquahart wanted 13 years while crown prosecutor, Shivani Naidu-Barrett asked for between 20 and 22 years. On June 21

Court of King’s Bench Justice Steven Mandziuk handed Moss 15 years before he can apply for parole, adding there is no guarantee he will ever be released.

Desrosiers mother, Melissa, brought Moss to her home intending to take him to a hospital for mental health treatment on May 18, 2020, after putting her two girls to bed.

As she tucked in the little girls, ages four and seven, Moss appeared in the room with a pair of scissors and attacked the older girl, seven-year-old Bella Rose, while Melissa tried to fight him off. Moss was relentless in his attack until the girl died.

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Moss continued to display psychotic behaviour even after his arrest. At his trial, he testified that he grew up in an abusive home in Holden, began cannabis and alcohol use at a young age, and suffered a head injury in 2004 when a rock caused his scalp to shatter.

Moss was seeking a ruling that he was not criminally responsible for the murder, believing a demon told him to harm the girl and that he believed he was in the middle of a video game.

According to reports, Judge Mandziuk rejected Moss’ defence and said Moss knew what he was doing was wrong.

“Mr. Moss took a young child's life in a shocking and agonizing way that has caused unimaginable damage to Bella's family, friends, and community,” he is quoted. He added that Moss’ psychosis was more likely linked to his drug use.

Additionally, while considering parole eligibility, Judge Mandziuk considered Moss’ background including his Indigenous heritage, and the fact Moss had a grandparent who attended a residential school which the court reportedly linked to abuse Moss suffered when he was young. Mandziuk is

quoted as noting that ‘the law requires him to consider how systemic factors that lead to higher rates of substance use, violence, and suicide among Indigenous people might contribute to a person’s criminal behaviour’.

Meanwhile, in reported victim impact statements, a recording of Bella Rose’s sister Lily was played during the parole hearing. She said the event has left her suffering from nightmares and missing her sister. Her mother, Melissa, is quoted as saying her ‘world has been changed forever’.

The girls’ father, Ben, passed away by suicide in 2019.

Moss’s mother and family moved to Holden in the early 1990s after his grandparents, Don and Gladys, purchased Popeye’s; a gas station/convenience store across Highway 14 from the village. His grandparents lived in a trailer behind the gas station where Moss’ mother Angie, also worked.

Popeyes remained opened in Holden well into the 2000s.

After it closed, the building was torn down while the trailer was purchased and moved to Tofield. The family eventually all went their own ways, and moved to the Edmonton area.

UNRESERVED AUCTION ED & PAT ZUKOWSKI AND KEN ELLIS PONOKA, ALBERTA SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. The Tofield Titans were in Millet over the weekend participating in the U15 playoffs.

The team won their first game Saturday against Strathcona Pirates bringing them to semi finals Sunday morning, where they beat St Albert taking them to the championship game. The Titans were up against one of the best - Leduc Giants. Tight game heading into the 4th, bases were loaded and Marshall McLeod brought his team home with a beautiful home run, pulling the Titans ahead. Left their playoff weekend in Millet as gold medal champions! Back row left to right; Brandon Jardine, Trevor Gordon, Kayden Steinwand, Bennett Armstrong, Cale Helfrich, Marshall McLeod. Front row; Eli Hall, Jayla Young, Jessica Delainey, Mason YVONNE HELFRICH PHOTO Jeffery, Logan Kroop. Missing Porter Hawkins.

Silver in soccer for Tofield U13s

Tofield U13 Soccer took silver in the Tricounty Cup tournament held on Sunday June 9 in Morinville, against Athabasca 1 and 2, Morinville 1 and 2, and Redwater.

Tofield Minor Soccer manager Stephanie Hosker said this was the first time Tofield participated in the tournament. “We've never attended before. We played three games 1-1 in pool play which qualified us for the gold medal match, which we lost 9-1. Our solid defense and goaltending was the reason for our success in the tournament, as we qualified for the gold medal match based on the tie breaker of goals against, which we had fewest,” she said. Pictured back L-R: Chris Stapleton, Dane Fitzpatrick, Connor Stapleton, Mason Hawkins, Payten Samson, Sasha McKinney, Liam Bachen, Ricky, Eric McCormick, Adam Madsen. Front: Austin Mellott, Alexis Osmond, Tavery Stapleton, Noah Cline, Chloe Madsen, Colton McCormick, Summer Greenough, Avery Young.

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Tofield Minor Hockey speaks to county council Patricia Harcourt

Beaver County Council recently met with the Tofield Minor Hockey Association concerning Tofield’s decision to join Strathcona minor hockey on a one-year trial period.

A joint letter from the Tofield Agricultural Society and the Town of Tofield was sent to Hockey Alberta and Beaver County decrying this decision, and asking for the county’s support for its stance on the issue. As the letter was cc’d to Beaver County, county council met with Jason Pope, the local hockey association president at council’s June 19 meeting.

The letter stated: “This decision is to join Strathcona Minor Hockey Association on what is being termed as a ‘One Year Trial.’ If this ‘Trial’ is successful this could lead to the dissolution of the Tofield Minor Hockey Association.”

The letter went on: “I’m sure you can appreciate our shock and displeasure with this decision…and it 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.”

Reeve Kevin Smook explained to Pope that, although the issue isn’t in their area of governance, it affects many people within the county as well as Tofield itself. For that reason, he said council had an interest in the issue.

Pope called the move to Strathcona “a pilot project,” adding: “The intent is to enhance user availability for the arena in Tofield.” He predicted that teams from Strathcona would also be coming to the rink to play, there would be a 45 per cent increase in its use, or an equivalent to 1,000 more hours of use.

He added that under the previous system, parents have had to travel excessively to places like Jasper

(three times in one season) and pay for that travel as well.

With the players joining Strathcona, “all the travel will be done in a reasonable amount of time (going) to Edmonton and surrounding towns,” he said. “It’s the reason why parents voted to give it a try this year.”

The decision had been made at the Tofield Minor Hockey Association Annual General Meeting this spring.

“Thanks for stepping up,” said Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3), noting he has been a travelling hockey parent himself when his children played hockey.

Hrabec said the county has received a request from the Town of Tofield and the Tofield Ag Society to support their letter to Hockey Alberta.

“It’s not our building but it does affect our residents,” he said. But he added: “I appreciate you stepping up…and I know you can’t please everyone,” with this decision.

The Holden Ag Society has also been dealing with the question of whether to close their ice arena as participation numbers dwindle and facility costs increase. In fact, the county and the village contributed funds to keep the doors open January and February this year until the season ended in March. The Ag Society has since gone on record as determined to maintain their ice in the Holden Complex rink next season.

Hrabec, who is a Holden Ag member, has himself expressed doubts of the viability of that goal.

Pope indicated that “some kids from Holden Minor Hockey are going with us to Strathcona,” adding he “prefers they come to Strathcona and give it a try.”

Hrabec also said that minor hockey numbers are dwindling in Viking over the last few years, as Holden players, who have joined Viking

teams in the past, start going elsewhere.

Pope replied that Holden players “will try this pilot out… and give it a shot,” adding that boundaries would have to be “rejigged” if the pilot project “moves forward” and becomes permanent.

Hrabec also expressed the desire for Viking players to join as well. “I hope if somebody from Viking would look to come that way,” he said, stating, ”That would be okay.”

Pope agreed but said Viking players often go north to teams in Vegreville or south to the Battle River Knights in Flagstaff.

But Reeve Smook came back to the original discussion, calling the change to Strathcona “a generational decision,” adding: “In my opinion we will lose something along the way,” he said, noting the millions of dollars spent on upgrades to the Tofield Arena were made by the ag society, “without knowing this was going to happen.”

And, “with no minor hockey in Tofield would they still be able to host Provincials?” he asked.

Pope replied that “there would be an opportunity to host Provincials with the Strathcona group.”

And, “with the one year trial, many hockey teams from Edmonton and surrounding communities would come to Tofield,” he said, calling it “good for local business. It shouldn’t leave the ice empty as has happened in previous years.”

Pope also stated that “If it works 100 per cent, business feels supported and people feel better…It will be playing hockey under the Strathcona banner but they will be playing in Tofield.”

Smook countered that his concern was mainly for the younger players.

He took his kids to minor hockey as youngsters and they stayed close to home in those days, he said.

Pope said there will be a meeting Tuesday, June 25, this week where the associations would be ironing out details. But he expected the “local flavour” would be kept with the U7’s staying in Tofield, along with the U9’s “as much as possible within the Tofield arena.”

Smook said that, although the county supports minor hockey, there is no official support for the decision taken by the Tofield association to join Strathcona.

“We don’t (officially) support or take an official position on the decision by the organization,” he said, noting recent reports about the county giving official support were not accurate.

Pope said everyone was welcome to attend the meeting this week and ask questions.

“This decision wasn’t made lightly it’s a trial project,” he said. “If it doesn’t go well we will be back here to play minor hockey at the end of the day.”

The Tofield Ag Society and Town of Tofield felt differently as expressed in their letter requesting county support “The lifeblood, or fabric of a community can be tied to youth, their families and the support these in conjunction bring to their towns villages, etc.

“This can be felt as part and parcel for Tofield. This fabric is felt in no greater fashion than at the Tofield Arena,” stated the letter.

“This facility has acted as a hub for community activities, functions, and a gathering spot for families and friends to not only partake in sporting events but also camaraderie.”

The letter goes on to explain that all this would be in jeopardy if the pilot project proves successful and there would no longer be a minor hockey association in Tofield.

2 - Beaver County Chronicle, June 26, 2024

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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 !ȒɖȇɎɵ Ɏɵ ǔǔ ǔǔǣƬƺً «ɵǼƺɵً ǼƫƺȸɎƏِ

³ɖƫȅǣɎ ǣɎ ɵȒ ɵȒɖȸ ƺɮƺ ɮƺȇɎ‫ٱ‬ Ɏ‫ٱ‬ɀ ‫ٱ‬ɀ٦ ɀ٦ ȅƺƺɎǣȇ ǣȇǕɀ ƏȇƳ‫ٱ‬ Ƴ‫ٱ‬Ȓ ‫ٱ‬Ȓȸ ǕƏɎǝƺȸǣ ȸǣȇ ǣȇǕɀ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ƺɮƺ ɮƺȇɎɀ Ɏɀ ƬƏ ƬƏǼƺȇƳƏȸ Ȓȇ Ɏǝƺ ɯƺƫɀ ɯƺ ƫɀǣɎƺ٨ hɖɀɎ ǝƺƏƳ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ɯƺ ɯƺƫɀ ƫɀǣɎƺ٦ ƺ٦ ɖȇƳƺȸ Ɏǝƺ 0ɴ 0ɴȵ ɴȵǼȒȸƺ ȸƺ ȅƺȇɖ ƬǼǣƬǸ Ȓȇ !Ȓ !ȒɖȇɎɵ Ɏɵ «ƺǕ ƺǕǣȒ ǣȒȇ 0ɮƺ ɮƺȇɎɀ Ɏɀ !ƏǼƺȇƳƏȸ٫ ȸ٫ áƺ áƺ ǝƏɮƺ ɮƺ ȵƏȸɎȇƺȸƺ ȸƺƳ ɯǣ ɯǣɎǝ JȒ 0ƏɀɎ ɎȒ ɀǝƏȸƺ ȸƺ ǼȒƬƏǼ ƺɮƺ ɮƺȇɎɀ Ɏɀ Ȓȇ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺ ɯƺƫɀ ƫɀǣɎƺ٨

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nƏƫȒɖȸƺȸ ¨ȸȒƬǼƏȅƏɎǣȒȇ ƬǸȇȒɯǼƺƳǕƺȅƺȇɎ ٫ nȒȇǕƺɀɎ (Əɵ Ȓǔ ³ȅǣǼƺɀ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ ȸƺƬȒǕȇǣɿƺƳ hɖȇƺ ‫ ًגא׎א ً׎א‬Əɀ Ɏǝƺ nȒȇǕƺɀɎ (Əɵ Ȓǔ ³ȅǣǼƺɀ ɎȒ ȸƏǣɀƺ ƏɯƏȸƺȇƺɀɀ ƏȇƳ ǔɖȇƳɀ ǔȒȸ ƬǝǣǼƳȸƺȇ ɯǣɎǝ ƬǼƺǔɎ ƬȒȇƳǣɎǣȒȇɀِ ɵǼƏɯ ُ‫ ٮ אד׏׏ٮגא‬٢nƏȇƳ Èɀƺ ɵǼƏɯ ȅƺȇƳȅƺȇɎ٣ ¨ɖƫǼǣƬ RƺƏȸǣȇǕ Áǝƺ ǝƺƏȸǣȇǕ ɯƏɀ ǝƺǼƳ ɎȒ ƳǣɀƬɖɀɀ Ɏǝƺ ȸƺȵƺƏǼ Ȓǔ ɵǼƏɯ ُ‫ِהו׎׏ٮ׎א‬ Áǝƺȸƺ ɯƺȸƺ ȇȒ ɀɖƫȅǣɀɀǣȒȇɀ ƏȇƳ ȇȒ ȵɖƫǼǣƬ ƏɎɎƺȇƳƏȇƬƺِ «ƺƏƳǣȇǕɀ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ ƬȒȅȵǼƺɎƺƳ Ɏǝƺ ɀƺƬȒȇƳ ƏȇƳ ɎǝǣȸƳ ȸƺƏƳǣȇǕɀ Ȓǔ ɵǼƏɯ ُ‫ٮגא‬ ‫ אד׏׏‬ɎȒ ȸƺȵƺƏǼ ɵǼƏɯ ُ‫ ِהו׎׏ٮ׎א‬ɵǼƏɯ ُ‫ הו׎׏ٮ׎א‬ǝƏɀ ƫƺƺȇ ȸƺȵƺƏǼƺƳ ƫƺƬƏɖɀƺ Ɏǝƺ ȵȸȒȵȒɀƺƳ ȸƺƳǣɀɎȸǣƬɎǣȇǕ ǣɀ ȇȒ ǼȒȇǕƺȸ ȇƺƺƳƺƳِ ÁȒǔǣƺǼƳ xǣȇȒȸ RȒƬǸƺɵ ɀɀȒƬǣƏɎǣȒȇ ٢ÁxR ٣ hِ ¨Ȓȵƺً ¨ȸƺɀǣƳƺȇɎ Ȓǔ ÁxR ً ƏɎɎƺȇƳƺƳ Ɏǝƺ ȅƺƺɎǣȇǕ ɮǣƏ ɎƺǼƺƬȒȇǔƺȸƺȇƬƺِ Rƺ ƏƳƳȸƺɀɀƺƳ Ɏǝƺ ȵǣǼȒɎ ȵȸȒǴ ȒǴƺƬɎ ƫƺɎɯƺƺȇ ÁxR ƏȇƳ ³ɎȸƏɎǝƬȒȇƏ xǣȇȒȸ RȒƬǸƺɵ ɀɀȒƬǣƏɎǣȒȇً ǝǣǕǝǼǣǕǝɎǣȇǕ Ɏǝƺ ɮƏȸǣȒɖɀ ƬȒȇƬƺȸȇɀ ƏȇƳ ƫƺȇƺǔǣɎɀ Ȓǔ Ɏǝƺ Ȓȇƺ‫ٮ‬ ɵƺƏȸ ɎȸǣƏǼ ȅƺȸǕƺȸِ ɵǼƏɯ ُ‫ הב׏׏ٮבא‬٫ «ȒƏƳ !ǼȒɀɖȸƺ ³ȒɖɎǝ Ȓǔ ³ ‫אٖ׏‬ ٖ‫ٮו׏ٮ׎דٮז׏ א‬á‫ג‬ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ ȵƏɀɀƺƳ ɎǝǣȸƳ ȸƺƏƳǣȇǕ Ȓǔ ɵǼƏɯ ُ‫ הב׏׏ٮבא‬ȸƺǕƏȸƳǣȇǕ Ɏǝƺ ƬȒȇɀȒǼǣƳƏɎǣȒȇ Ȓǔ Ə ȸȒƏƳ ƏǼǼȒɯƏȇƬƺ ǣȇɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ƏƳǴƏƬƺȇɎ ȵƏȸƬƺǼɀِ Áǝǣɀ ƫɵǼƏɯ ǣɀ ȇȒɯ ǣȇ ƺǔǔƺƬɎ ƏȇƳ Ɏǝƺ ȸȒƏƳ ǝƏɀ ƫƺƺȇ ƬǼȒɀƺƳِ 0ȷɖǣɎɵ XȇƳɖɀɎȸǣƏǼ ¨ƏȸǸ 0ȇǕǣȇƺƺȸǣȇǕ ٢áƏɎƺȸǼǣȇƺ !ƏȵƏƬǣɎɵ٣ ɵ٣ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ ƏȵȵȸȒɮƺƳ Əȇ ɖȇƫɖƳǕƺɎƺƳ ƺɴȵƺȇƳǣɎɖȸƺ Ȓǔ ɖȵ ɎȒ ‫ ׎׎׎ً׎דڟ‬ǔȸȒȅ Ɏǝƺ XȇƳɖɀɎȸǣƏǼ ¨ƏȸǸɀ «ƺɀƺȸɮƺ ǔȒȸ ƺȇǕǣȇƺƺȸǣȇǕ ɯȒȸǸ ȸƺǼƏɎƺƳ ɎȒ ȸƺǕǣȒȇƏǼ ɯƏɎƺȸǼǣȇƺ ƬƏȵƏƬǣɎɵ ƏȇƳ Ɏǝƺ 0ȷɖǣɎɵ XȇƳɖɀɎȸǣƏǼ ¨ƏȸǸِ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ !ǝƏȅƫƺȸɀ ÈȵǕȸƏƳƺɀ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ ƏȵȵȸȒɮƺƳ Əȇ ɖȇƫɖƳǕƺɎƺƳ ƺɴȵƺȇƳǣɎɖȸƺ ɎȒ ɖȵǕȸƏƳƺ ȒɖɎƳƏɎƺƳ ƺȷɖǣȵȅƺȇɎ ǣȇ Ɏǝƺ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ !ǝƏȅƫƺȸɀ ɎȒ ƺȇǝƏȇƬƺ Ǽǣɮƺ ɀɎȸƺƏȅǣȇǕ ƏȇƳ ȵɖƫǼǣƬ ȵƏȸɎǣƬǣȵƏɎǣȒȇ ȒȵȵȒȸɎɖȇǣɎǣƺɀِ Áǝƺɀƺ ɖȵǕȸƏƳƺɀ ǣȇƬǼɖƳƺ ƏɖƳǣȒٖɮ ٖɮǣɀɖƏǼً ǔǼȒȒȸǣȇǕً ƏȇƳ ǔɖȸȇǣɎɖȸƺ ǣȅȵȸȒɮƺȅƺȇɎɀ ɯǣɎǝ Ə ƫɖƳǕƺɎ Ȓǔ ‫ ׎׎׎ً׎דאڟ‬ǔɖȇƳƺƳ ǔȸȒȅ Ɏǝƺ ƳȅǣȇǣɀɎȸƏɎǣȒȇ ٢!ǼƏɵɀɎȒȇƺ٣ «ƺɀƺȸɮƺِ IȒ I Ȓȸ ȅȒȸƺ ǣȇǔȒ ǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ Ȓȇ ǣɎƺȅɀ ƳǣɀƬɖɀɀƺƳ ƏɎ Ɏǝƺ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ xƺƺɎǣȇǕ٦ ȵǼƺƏɀƺ ȸƺɮǣƺɯ Ɏǝƺ ǔɖ ǔɖǼǼ ǕƺȇƳƏ ¨ƏƬǸƏǕƺ ǔȒ ǔȒȸ Ɏǝǣɀ ȅƺƺɎǣȇǕ ƏɎ ƫƺƏɮƺȸ٫ ȸ٫Əƫ٫ƬƏ٫ zƺɯ ƏȇƳ‫ٱ‬ Ƴ‫ٱ‬Ȓ ‫ٱ‬Ȓȸ ƏȅƺȇƳƺƳ ¨ȒǼǣƬǣƺɀ ƏȇƳ ɵǼƏɯɀ ɯɀ Əȸƺ ɖȵǼȒƏƳƺƳ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ !ȒɖȇɎɵ Ɏɵ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ ƏǔɎ ǔɎƺȸ Ɏǝƺɵ ƺɵ ǝƏɮƺ ƫƺƺȇ ɀǣǕȇƺƳ٫

ƺƏɮƺȸ !ȒɖȇɎɵ ǣɀ ǼȒȒǸǣȇǕ ǔȒȸ nƏƫȒɖȸƺȸ ǣȇ Ɏǝƺ ¨ɖƫǼǣƬ áȒȸǸɀ ƏȇƳ XȇǔȸƏɀɎȸɖƬɎɖȸƺ (ƺȵƏȸɎȅƺȇɎ ǔȒȸ Ɏǝƺ ‫ גא׎א‬ȸȒƏƳ ȅƏǣȇɎƺȇƏȇƬƺ ƏȇƳ ƬȒȇɀɎȸɖƬɎǣȒȇ ɀƺƏɀȒȇِ (ɖɎǣƺɀ ȅƏɵ ǣȇƬǼɖƳƺ ƫɖɎ Əȸƺ ȇȒɎ ǼǣȅǣɎƺƳ ɎȒ‫ ي‬ɀǝȒȵ ǝƏȇƳً ƫȸɖɀǝǣȇǕً ȸȒƏƳ ȒǣǼ ȵƏɎƬǝǣȇǕً ȵƏƬǸƺȸ ȒȵƺȸƏɎȒȸً ƫȸǣƳǕƺ ȅƏǣȇɎƺȇƏȇƬƺً ƳȸƏǣȇƏǕƺ ǣȅȵȸȒɮƺȅƺȇɎً ƬɖǼɮƺȸɎ ȸƺȵǼƏƬƺȅƺȇɎً ƏȇƳ ƫƺƏɮƺȸ ƳƏȅ ȸƺȅȒɮƏǼِ Á0«x³ I 0x¨n çx0zÁ‫ي‬ ɀ ȵƺȸ ƫƺƏɮƺȸ ƬȒɖȇɎɵ‫ټ‬ɀ ȵȒǼǣƬǣƺɀ ƏȇƳ Ɏǝƺ ƬȒǼǼƺƬɎǣɮƺ ƏǕȸƺƺȅƺȇɎ ɯǣɎǝ Ɏǝƺ ǣِɖِȒِƺِ ǼȒƬƏǼ ‫דדח‬ áȒȸǸɀ ɖȇƳƺȸ ƏɀɀǣǕȇƺƳ ɀɖȵƺȸɮǣɀȒȸ Əɀ Ə ǼƏƫȒɖȸƺȸ ƏȇƳ ȅƏɵ ƫƺ ȸƺȷɖǣȸƺƳ ɎȒ ȵƺȸǔȒȸȅ ȒɎǝƺȸ ƳɖɎǣƺɀِ ɮƏǣǼƏƫǼƺ ɎȒ ɯȒȸǸ ȇȒȇ‫ٮ‬ȸƺǕɖǼƏȸ ǝȒɖȸɀ ǣǔ ȸƺȷɖǣȸƺƳً Əɀ ȵƺȸ ɀƺƬɎǣȒȇ ɀǣɴ ٢‫ה‬٣ ‫ٹ‬ǝȒɖȸɀ Ȓǔ ɯȒȸǸ‫ ٺ‬Ȓǔ Ɏǝƺ !ȒǼǼƺƬɎǣɮƺ ƏǕȸƺƺȅƺȇɎ ɯǣɎǝ ǣِɖِȒِƺِ ǼȒƬƏǼ ‫דדח‬ ¨ȒɀǣɎǣȒȇ ƬȒɖǼƳ ƫƺ ƫƺɎɯƺƺȇ ‫ ג‬ƏȇƳ ‫ ה‬ȅȒȇɎǝɀ ªÈ nXIX! ÁX z³‫ي‬ àƏǼǣƳ !ǼƏɀɀ ‫( ד‬ȸǣɮƺȸɀ nǣƬƺȇɀƺ ɯǣɎǝ Əȇ ƏƬƬƺȵɎƏƫǼƺ ƳȸǣɮǣȇǕ ȸƺƬȒȸƳ áǣǼǼǣȇǕ ɎȒ ɎȸƏǣȇ ƏȇƳ ǼƺƏȸȇ ɎȒ ȒȵƺȸƏɎƺ ǼǣǕǝɎ ƏȇƳ ǝƺƏɮɵ ƳɖɎɵ ƺȷɖǣȵȅƺȇɎ ƏȇƳ ɯȒȸǸ ɯǣɎǝ Ƭȸƺɯɀ xƺƬǝƏȇǣƬƏǼǼɵ XȇƬǼǣȇƺƳ ƬȒȇɀǣƳƺȸƺƳ Əȇ ƏɀɀƺɎ ȵȵȒȸɎɖȇǣɎɵ ɎȒ ǕƏǣȇ ɮƏǼɖƏƫǼƺ ɯȒȸǸ ƺɴȵƺȸǣƺȇƬƺ xɖɀɎ ƫƺ ɯǣǼǼǣȇǕ ɎȒ ɯȒȸǸ ǣȇ ǔǼɖƬɎɖƏɎǣȇǕ ƬǼǣȅƏɎƺɀ ٢ǝȒɎً ƬȒǼƳً ɯƺɎ٣ ƏȇƳ ƺȇɮǣȸȒȇȅƺȇɎƏǼ ƬȒȇƳǣɎǣȒȇɀِ ƫǣǼǣɎɵ ɎȒ ǼǣǔɎ ‫ ׎ד‬Ǽƫɀِ Ȓȸ ȅȒȸƺ ³ƏǔƺɎɵ ƬȒȇɀƬǣȒɖɀ ƏɎɎǣɎɖƳƺ ¨ ³XÁX z (0Á Xn³‫ي‬ ¨ȒɀǣɎǣȒȇ Áɵȵƺ‫ ي‬IɖǼǼ Áǣȅƺ ٫ ÁƺȅȵȒȸƏȸɵ ³ƏǼƏȸɵ‫ווِדאڟ ٮ ז׏ِ׏אڟ ي‬ Ƴȸǣɮƺȸ‫ټ‬ɀ ƏƫɀɎȸƏƬɎ ƬǝƺƬǸ ɯǣǼǼ ƫƺ ȸƺȷɖǣȸƺƳ ǔȒȸ ɀɖƬƬƺɀɀǔɖǼ ƏȵȵǼǣƬƏȇɎɀِ !ǼȒɀǣȇǕ ƳƏɎƺ‫ ي‬ÈȇɎǣǼ ɀɖǣɎƏƫǼƺ ƬƏȇƳǣƳƏɎƺ ǣɀ ǔȒɖȇƳِ Á ¨¨nç I « ÁRX³ ¨ ³XÁX z‫ي‬ ³ɖƫȅǣɎ Ə ƬȒɮƺȸ ǼƺɎɎƺȸ ƏȇƳ ȸƺɀɖȅƺً ȸƺǔƺȸƺȇƬǣȇǕ Ɏǝƺ ȇƏȅƺ Ȓǔ Ɏǝƺ ȵȒɀǣɎǣȒȇً ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ǔȒǼǼȒɯǣȇǕ ƺȅƏǣǼ‫ ي‬ƬƏȸƺƺȸɀ۬ƫƺƏɮƺȸِƏƫِƬƏ ȵȵǼǣƬƏɎǣȒȇɀ ƬƏȇ ƏǼɀȒ ƫƺ ɀɖƫȅǣɎɎƺƳ ǣȇ‫ٮ‬ȵƺȸɀȒȇ Ȓȸ ƫɵ ȅƏǣǼ ɎȒ‫ي‬ ¨ Ȓɴ ‫ ׎ד ׎א׏ד ً׎ג׏‬³ɎȸƺƺɎ «ɵǼƺɵً Á‫׎ ג ׎‬

³ɎƏɵ ǣȇ Ɏǝƺ ǼȒȒȵٍ xƏǣǼǣȇǕ ǼǣɀɎ

ƺƏɮƺȸ !ȒɖȇɎɵ ɎǝƏȇǸɀ ƏǼǼ ƏȵȵǼǣƬƏȇɎɀ ǔȒȸ Ɏǝƺǣȸ ǣȇɎƺȸƺɀɎ ǝȒɯƺɮƺȸ ȒȇǼɵ ɎǝȒɀƺ ɀƺǼƺƬɎƺƳ ǔȒȸ ǣȇɎƺȸɮǣƺɯɀ ɯǣǼǼ ƫƺ ƬȒȇɎƏƬɎƺƳ٫٫

JƺɎ ȇƺɯɀً ȅƺƺɎǣȇǕ ǝǣǕǝǼǣǕǝɎɀً Ɏǝƺ ȸȒƏƳ ƬȒȇɀɎȸɖƬɎǣȒȇ ɀƬǝƺƳɖǼƺً Ɏǝƺ !ǝȸȒȇǣƬǼƺً ƏȇƳ ȅȒȸƺ ‫ ٮ‬ƳǣȸƺƬɎ ɎȒ ɵȒɖȸ ǣȇƫȒɴٍ

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IǣȇƳ ɖɀ Ȓȇ IƏƬƺƫȒȒǸً æ ٢ÁɯǣɎɎƺȸ٣ً XȇɀɎƏǕȸƏȅً çȒɖÁɖƫƺً ƏȇƳ nǣȇǸƺƳXȇِ

XȇǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ Ȓȇ !ȒɖȇɎɵ ȵȸȒǕȸƏȅɀ ƏȇƳ ɀƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ ƬƏȇ ƫƺ ǔȒɖȇƳ Ȓȇ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺً ƏǼȒȇǕ ɯǣɎǝ Ɏǝƺ ǼƏɎƺɀɎ ȇƺɯɀِ

ƺ Ə ɮ ƺ ȸ ! Ȓ ɖ ȇ Ɏ ɵ ۴ ‫ ׎ ד ٮ ׎ א ׏ ד‬Ɏ ǝ ³ Ɏ ȸ ƺ ƺ Ɏ ً Ȓ ɴ ‫ « ً ׎ ג ׏‬ɵ Ǽ ƺ ɵ ً Á ‫ ׎ ג ׎‬۴ ‫ ׎ ב ו ב ٮ ב ה ה ٮ ׎ ז ו‬۴ ƫ ƺ Ə ɮ ƺ ȸ ِ Ə ƫ ِ Ƭ Ə

4 - Beaver County Chronicle, June 26, 2024

Council Chambers to get number of upgrades Patricia Harcourt Beaver County’s council chambers is getting a facelift this year with help from council motions made following discussion on the renovation’s parameters June 17.

Administration was seeking a previously unbudgeted amount of $250,000 for audio/visual, flooring, and furniture upgrades to council chambers.

The funds would come from the Claystone reserves, and not from taxes, said Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3), stressing this was important for ratepayers to know.

Dan Blackie, General Manager of infrastructure, gave a report detailing the renovations required.

The council chamber’s current audio/visual system was installed during large scale renovations to the county office building in 2013.

“Unfortunately, technology changes very quickly and the system is now obsolete,” he said. “With demands for online access and recent provincial legislation to enable virtual public participation at hearings the system must be replaced with current technology.”

After researching different options and visiting other municipalities to see their systems, administration is recommending the Televic system be adopted.

Reasons for this included the technical support

provided (the current system is unsupported) and its ability to expand with changing needs.

Currently electrical chords on the floor are becoming tripping hazards, with all electrical outlets installed into the concrete flooring, making it difficult to change the room around or the furniture.

Custom made desks would help with space needs and prevent the need for more expensive construction later to enlarge the room.

Also recommended were small privacy screening along the front of the desks for a more professional look. The report included the need for individual microphones, which would also contain a welcome screen for user and meeting introductions, a timer for speaker or presenter, a voting screen, voting results, and individual speakers. Individual cameras were also recommended.

Hrabec said he felt the process presented was “putting the cart before the horse,” and proposed starting with an RFD first with figures attached for the different aspects of the project.

Blackie said there were “ball park numbers” provided for council in the report presented.

“Timing is an issue,” added Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Kayleena Spiess. “We can’t do it in the timeline we are offering if we do it his (Hrabec’s) way.”

And the county doesn’t know at this point if other

problems will be discovered during the renovation phase which could further delay things.

She also said the upgrades will be an incentive for other groups in the community to use the council chambers, addressing Hrabec’s concern that renovations aren’t needed when the chambers are only used by council 20 times a year.

“We need to get up with the times,” she said, noting the county has had “good quotes from reputable vendors,” adding: “We are far behind the times.”

Council did go into closed session to provide Hrabec with more information.

After coming out of closed session, two motions were passed with Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) directing administration to proceed with the cited upgrades, and Reeve Kevin Smook’s (Division 1) motion to approve a budget of $250,000.

Both motions were passed by council.

“I think this is a very good investment,” said Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4), He noted that the recent open house held in Bruce showed the people are very interested in what council is doing.

“So everyone tuning in at home (during meetings) will get much better pictures,” he said, of the coming new audio/visual equipment.

Smook added that, “the province expects council to have better visuals for the viewing public.”

Engineering initial start to building water capacity at industrial park Patricia Harcourt

Equity Industrial Park has a newly updated area structure plan as a step toward increasing economic growth there.

Another step was for Beaver County Council to accept the contents of a report on short-term agriculture and short-term fire suppression plans presented by administration.

A further step was taken at the June 19 meeting of council to address water needs by businesses within the industrial park who can’t expand without more capacity built into the system.

Administration asked for council to approve up to $50,000 from the Industrial Parks reserve fund to provide engineering work needed before work is done to expand the regional waterline capacity as it relates to the industrial park.

This water viability project is part of the long-term focus for increasing water capacity in the park, a necessary component for expanding light industry

there.

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Kayleena Spiess told council the area structure plan “was the first step towards another of council’s goals - economic development for industrial parks.”

When the Equity park was getting an updated area structure plan, “it included an analysis and discussions with the Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission regarding the current water supply and future capacity of water to businesses in the EIP,” stated CAO Spiess.

“A natural extension of this project is a detailed engineering assessment of the existing water supply,” she said, involving “infrastructure and recommendations for optimizing water supply to the park and other areas in the county,” including the use of drought mitigation.

She recommended hiring the consultants used for the area structure plan, Beairisto and Associates, “for time’s sake,” as they are familiar with the parametres involved.

With no discussion, Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) made the motion approving the expenditure requested for the reasons provided. The motion was carried without debate.

The water viability project will include “discussions with and support for the other municipalities’ needs,” said Spiess, as all of the four urban areas in the county also receive their water from the regional waterline.

“In particular, the engineer will be required to work with the Village of Ryley regarding its purchase of the waterline (distribution pipes within the village), which will have an impact on the water supply to the EIP,” her report stated.

And “time is of the essence,” she added, due to the fact there are businesses within the industrial park “that are facing expansion challenges, due to limited capacity.”

And the threat of a drought still persists, she said, even with the rains experienced this spring helping to mitigate this in the short-term.

Council to support deputy reeve’s bid as RMA president Patricia Harcourt The deputy reeve of Beaver County sought and received official support from his fellow councillors in a bid to run for president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta board.

Gene Hrabec, who represents Division 3, has served as Chair of the RMA’s Zone 5 in the past. He explained at council’s May regular meeting, that he “was looking for council support in the fall,” at the RMA convention. The bid is being made due to a upcoming vacancy in the president’s chair.

Hrabec also said it would be an opportunity to get some “local movement” on topics of importance to the county.

“I think there is some value of involvement for the community,” he said.

A motion by Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson

“that council support Deputy Reeve Hrabec in his efforts to seek nomination to the position of president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Board,” was then passed by council.

One of the issues Beaver County is looking for movement on - home care in local senior lodges - was also discussed at the meeting.

Council agreed with a motion by Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) to support the Beaver Foundation Board in its efforts to meet with the Minister of Seniors, Communities and Social Services with respect to 24/7 home care support in the Beaver Region’s lodges and supportive living accommodations.

Chief Administrative Officer Kayleena Spiess explained that the resolution would be presented at the RMA convention in the fall.

Hrabec, who is chair of the Beaver Foundation

overseeing the seniors’ facilities in the county, spoke in favour of the motion.

“It’s more than just meeting with the minister,” he said. “It’s a cross ministry effort. And it’s more than just a seniors thing, it’s health care in general,” that is important.

For that reason, Hrabec said he “wants the health minister included as well,” in the meetings. “Their department is needed to make the changes. It’s a bigger, broader effort,” he explained.

Smook’s original motion was amended to include “the minister of health” at the proposed meetings.

Hrabec made the second motion to support the submission of resolutions to both the Alberta Municipalities and the RMA conventions regarding the provision of full-time home care support in seniors lodges and supportive living accommodations.

This motion was also carried.

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CW Sears celebrates Kindergarten graduations

CW Sears Kinder grad-5: L-R: Amethyst Schmidt, Willow Broemeling, Tara Pawelko lead the crowd in the singing of O Canada during the K2 graduation ceremony.

Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

C.W. Sears Elementary School celebrated the graduations of their three Kindergarten classes on Tuesday and Wednesday last week, June 18 and 19.

Family and friends attended the graduations to watch students receive their certificate, see a slideshow showcasing their school year, hear from Principal Adam Madsen, and listen to one last

Jet-Powered Car Continued from Page 2 passed away, but my friend bought his truck. So years later, I went for a ride in the truck that started it all for me. Fast forward a few more years, and that truck and I were in the staging lanes together in Edmonton, which was quite a treat,” McQueen said.

For McQueen, the uniqueness of the jet powered cars is what he loves about them.

“These are one-off cars. They're always built unique. Very few people have them.

They're basically for entertainment purposes only, we don't race to win or anything like that. We get hired to put on

C.W. Sears Elementary School celebrated the graduations of their three Kindergarten classes on Tuesday and Wednesday last week, June 18 and 19. Pictured here is the K1 class posing for a photo after they received sunglasses and t-shirts from Mrs. Nickel that said peace out Kindergarten.

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“Today is a very special day because we are here to celebrate each and every one of you,” Madsen said.

“You've grown so much this year and learned so many new things. You made new friends, you created beautiful artwork, and you made W.I.S.E. (Work hard; Include others; Show respect; Everywhere!) choices. You worked hard at learning your letters and numbers, you included others at recess and at shows, and we usually headline them.

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centre time, you showed respect by listening, taking turns and following the rules,” he said.

Madsen also shared the list of 13 things from Robert Fulghum’s book, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.

Mrs. Sutton’s class, K3, performed a song for those in attendance, and K1 and K2, taught by Mrs. Nickel, received sunglasses and t-shirts that said, peace out Kindergarten. Each graduation in-

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Sawyer Fleck, K1, and Cardin Pennington, K2, read the land acknowledgment at their respective graduation ceremonies, and Lydia Haugen, Brody Dauphinee, Ashley Madsen, K1, and Amethyst Schmidt, Willow Broemeling, Tara Pawelko, K2, led the crowd in the singing of O Canada at their ceremonies.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Volunteers needed for Promenade and Street Fair in August Dear Editor; Heads up!

Our annual Tofield Promenade and Street fair is coming your way Aug. 9 and we need your help! In order to keep this fabulous, family friendly event FREE for the kids we need volunteers.

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bouncy castles, setting up and removing tables and chairs on main street and general clean up afterwards. If any of you can spare a couple of hours that evening to help us we would love to have you.

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A lady with a walker and a quilted jacket came to the book table. She had purchased a quilt at the auction and had it with her. She told me that, as a quilter, she knew what a terrible time this must be for Marg. She lifted the quilt she had just bought for $250 and handed it to me, to give to Marg.

This degree of kindness was something I had never seen before. Marg had spent decades giving quilts to those in need. And now for the first time, someone was giving a quilt to Marg as she was in need of comfort from others.

The quilter’s name was Margaret Stutzman. As she expressed her feelings for Marg, she handed me the quilt and concluded with a statement I will never forget.

She said, “This quilt is for your sweet wife. But, considering what I just paid for it, I think I should get a hug!” She had been listening.

With my mind knowing full well what my Margaret would say, I com-

plied.

I would find out later that this beautiful quilt had been made by the quilters at the Salem Mennonite Church, of which Margaret Stutzman was a member.

Its intended use was to comfort those in need, which is exactly what it is doing today.

As a newsman, I always have questions to provide a complete story and a clear picture. I asked Margaret why she felt inspired to give Marg this quilt. She answered, “The Lord told me to do it.”

As Marg wrapped this loving quilt around her, she said, “This gift from the heart is special in so many ways. It is so soft and warm because it is made from the best soothing flannels, both front and back. It is gentle on the skin, and when someone is in pain, that is exactly what is needed. Being wrapped in a quilt is like getting a hug.

“Each piece so carefully chosen in the piecing of the quilt reminds me of nature and its Creator. It lifts the spirit with its beauty! Gentle snowflakes and mountain pines are majestic. It reminds me of a loving Heavenly Father who knows my needs and cares for us individually.

“We are not alone! In our hour of greatest need, He is there for us.”

Thank you, to both Margarets, for living such faithful lives.

And thank you to the Tofield Golden Club for providing the opportunity for this most meaningful experience.

Bob Layton June 17, 2024

Continued from Page 6 audience at Tofield came to my book table to ask why Marg was not there.

She usually was at each event, but this time she was at home, in pain. While delivering some fabric to a quilting colleague, she fell off the front stairs and broke her wrist in three places. Her daily quilting routine would be on hold for a couple of months. The look on their faces showed their feelings.

I thought about all of this as I watched Tofield auctioneer, Brian Heslin, skillfully help raise money for the cause. He sold everything from an air fryer to business coupons, to giant vases to beautiful hand-made quilts, and much more.

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My wife, Marg, phoned Margaret to express her deep appreciation. She told her that when she can, she will send the quilt on to those in even deeper need of care.

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Vac Rental. 1-888-4838789. _____________________ WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN - Heated, Mixed, Tough, Light, Bugs, Spring Thrashed....Barley, Wheat, Oats, Peas, Flax, Canola.

"On Farm Pickup".

Westcan Feed & Grain 1877-250-5252. _____________________ FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc.

Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.

WHITE SPRUCE TREES: 5’ average $50. Installation ONLY $19. Includes: hole augered, Wurzel Dip enzyme injection, bark mulch application, staking.

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Deadline for Blanket Classifieds is Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Lorri Andrews Tofield & District Chamber of Commerce Promenade Committee Volunteer

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.

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Cornerstone Grad photos continued

Sienna Silver and Principal Alan Welde

FEATURED PROPERTIES FOR SALE LAMONT COUNTY

• 4712 51 St Lamont 5,800 sq ft shop with office and sales space. Shop was used for agricultural machinery repair. Price: $450,000 • W4-20-55-27-SE Plan 1023701 Block 1 Lot 1A Lamont County.

138.09 acres in the Lamont Heartland for industrial use. Located North of Highway 15 on Range Road 202. Price: $2,990,000 • W4-18-53-24-SW Plan 0826481 Block 2 Lot 1 a mile North of HWY 16 on RR 181. 5.02 acres yard site in Lamont County.

Utilities at the property line. Price: $40,000

VILLAGE OF CHIPMAN • W4-18-54-29-NE N 54466 A RR184 Village of Chipman 38.75 acres 25± acres in hay. Double car garage, power, septic, and well nice building site. Price: $289,900

STRATHCONA COUNTY Andrew Grams

Avery Ulriksen

• SW Part of NW –23 –53 –23 –W4 40.55 acres North of Highway 16 on Range Road 232 in proposed medium industrial zoning with CP rail line at the border of the property.

Price: $7,200,000 • Parts of SW and SE -7-53-22-W4 located at Highway 21 and Lakeland drive 63.62 acres of development land with Highway 21 exposure. The property is within the Bremner and local Employment Area ACP with expected future use of industrial.

Price: $5,100,000

THORHILD COUNTY

Pastor Mark Loewen holds a trash can to symbolize his message for the grads, Kathryn Bueckert that every experience in life is valuable.

• NW 1/4 -14-58-22-W4 and NE ¼ -14-58-22-W4 Plan 1720793 Block 3 Lot 222 acres game farm with page wire 100 acres could be cultivated. 4 mile North of Redwater. Good HWY 28 access. Price: $690,000

Norman Hill

Graduate Owen Cairns gathers with his family for a picture beneath a balloon decoration after graduation ceremonies on June 22.

780-449-5622 | nhill01@telus.net www.hillrealty.ca

Steven Hill

Lauren Hill

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Lamont & District Agricultural Society

r e l z z i S r e m m u S RODEO R ODEO 30th Anniversary

Presented by

JJULY U L Y 13 1 3 & 14 14

Saturday

Sunday

10 am - Town of Lamont Parade & Pancake Breakfast 11 am - Kid's Fun Rodeo 11-5pm - Richardson Pioneer Kid's Fun Zone 2 pm- Rodeo Performance with Ricky Ticky 5 pm- Steak Supper 7 pm - Webb’s Machinery Combine Crunch 9 pm - 18+ Dance with Travis Dolter

8 am - Rodeo Slack 11 - 5pm - Richardson Pioneer Kid's Fun Zone 1 pm- Rodeo Performance with Ricky Ticky 4pm- Webb’s Machinery Combine Crunch finals

www.lamontagsociety.com Highway 831 & Township Rd 552

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Sedgewick's Annual

Canada Day Celebration!

June 29 to July 1 Sedgewick Joyeuse Fete Du Canada Sedgewick Ag Society

Alberta Pony

Chuckwagon & Chariot Racing Saturday, June 29 - 6:30 pm Sunday, June 30 - 6:30 pm Monday, July 1 - 3 pm Sunday Breakfast-Ag Grounds-8 to 10 am

JULY 1st Canada Day Activities

ADMISSION TO FAIR GROUNDS $10/day (12 & Under Free) Hall Board

PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8-10 am Community Hall $ $ Under 5 Free Adults $10 Ages 5-13 $5

canada day parade Line up at 10 am

NEW! HEAVY HORSE PULL AT 11 am KIDS ACTIVITIES Beer Gardens BOUNCY HOUSES Open All Three Days MONEY PIT & MORE! Men's & Minor Ball Games Rec Centre Concession Open

Roast Beef Supper At The Arena from 5-7 pm Adults Ad ltt $20 Kids Kid 5-13 5 13 $10 10 Under Under 5 5yrs yrs F Free ree

FIREWORKS 11 PM Presented by Vision Credit Union, Town of Sedgewick and Sedgewick Ag Society.

Supported by The Canadian Heritage Fund

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1-877-313-5582 Pre-Harvest Machinery Consignment Auction

H #16 E S Y S A 2 C A 5 7 , 2024 Location: Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 (1 Mile East of Hwy 834) South Side of the Road

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Aaron Olson - (403) 913-9644 - Allen Olson - (403) 783-0556 We are now accepting Listings for this Sale.

Any items prelisted by July 5th will be included in our Sales Posters, Newspaper & Radio Advertising, Web Page & Social Media.

Selling equipment to all four Western provinces and the Northern USA.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY at the TOFIELD MUSEUM The Tofield Historical Society wishes to hire one young adult to work at the Tofield Museum/Beaverhill Lake Nature Centre for 10 weeks starting late June until the end of August.

Responsibilities include:

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey Office - 403-843-2747 - Toll Free - 1-855-783-0556 Hwy #16 East Office - 780-208-2508 Rimbey & Hwy #16 East, Alberta - License No. 165690 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net - Website: www.allenolsonauction.com

• Greeting the public and aiding them with travel information, museum tours, and helping them access information regarding family history, etc.

• Aiding our curator with accessioning artifacts and archiving materials in our museum.

• Data entry and light cleaning.

• Candidate must be able to work unsupervised.

• Be available June, July and August.

Applicant is to email resume to Lorraine McNeely Email address is: lorrainemcneely2@gmail.com Phone Lorraine: 780-999-9951 if you want more information.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.