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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Vol. 47, No. 23
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Viking proceeds with contractor for sidewalk and curb repair Patricia Harcourt Editor
Viking Council agreed to proceed with a preferred contractor for sidewalk and curb repair along with its quotes for doing the work. Administration and public works recommended hiring Hummingbird Landscaping and Concrete Ltd. The town had requested quotes from three companies and received a tender proposal from two of them. Viking’s Chief Administrative Officer Doug Lefsrud explained that Hummingbird was the contractor used last year as well as in previous years. “Hummingbird works for several neighbouring municipalities and is currently scheduling their summer projects,” said Lefsrud, at town council’s May 21 meeting. One other company did not express interest in the summer work project, and another “was a little more expensive and wanted town support” while on work sites. “Public works is regularly challenged when trying to get contractors from larger centres to consider coming to smaller municipalities and giving quotes,” he said. “Once travel costs are factored in the local contractor is almost always more cost effective.” He added: “Hummingbird can work independently and knows the town.” A motion by Councillor Dana Ewashko to award the 2024 sidewalk and curb repair and maintenance program to Hummingbird was passed.
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Holden 4-H Family Dance 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, and a silent auction. 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 KARI JANZEN PHOTOS riding.
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