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Tofield Skating Club delights crowd Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter The Tofield Skating Club displayed a wide range of skills, spins and jumps at their annual skating carnival, which was themed country this year and titled the ‘Boot Skate and Boogie’.

MLA Jackie Lovely joined Beaver County Reeve Kevin Smook, Tofield Mayor Deb Dueck and Cst. Andrew Gillan in red surge to open the show. Lovely commented on the warmer weather and said she was happy to be invited to attend.

Smook said he was proud of the arena and shared information with the crowd around the collected efforts that go into keeping the community building running.

“Beaver County, the Town of Tofield and the Tofield AG Society are all partners on this building and together we put some significant money into (it, such as a) new floor, ice chiller, and other things coming,” he said. “So we’re proud to be involved in that and we appreciate the fact that many of our residents from Beaver County use this facility and will be today.”

Jr. Club Coach Jordyn Charlesworth sang O Canada to officially start the show with Canskate program assistants Taylor Charlesworth and Jorja Gillan holding Canadian flags.

Local realtor Greg Litwin emceed the event with a good supply of dad jokes on hand to keep the crowd entertained, while Kelly McMaster managed the music which included a diverse selection of country hits to keep with the show’s country theme.

New Sr. Coach to the skating club, Christine Kunka, was first to perform to John Michael Montgomery’s hit ‘I Swear’. As Litwin announced her, he said she hadn’t performed since 2007.

In addition to the tiniest of performers to the more seasoned skaters, four guest skaters joined the group to round out the show; Claire Ross, 10, who skates with the Ardrossan Skating Club, Izabelle McGill, 13, who skates with both Tofield and Ardrossan, Jorja Gillan, 12, who also skates with both Tofield and Ardrossan, as well as Kacie Thorson, 12, who is now a competitive skater with the Beaumont Skating Club.

As the event came to a close, several skaters were recognized for different achievements earned throughout the year.

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Pre-Can Skaters wave to the crowd Pre-Can Fastest Backward Skater- Palav Jaswal Highest Jump – Kade Strilchuk Best Attendance – Hallie Van Sickle Biggest Smiler – Tenneson Suchy Hardest Worker – Kierra Bruno-Khan Best Attitude – Diseal Nachtegaele Perseverance Award – Liam Abou Chakra Most Helpful – Rayker Campbell Yellow Group - Most Improved Lunge – Kayla Barmentloo Red Group – Perseverance Award – Elizabeth Ludwig Canskate, Red Group and Silverblades; Teamwork award – Kaelie Tiedemann Best Attendance – Fayth McMaster Fastest Backwards Bubbles and Best Smile – Presline Davies Best All Around Skater – Taylor Charlesworth

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Tofield Chamber spotlight on Dacro Industries Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Brian Purnell, President at Dacro Industries, gave a presentation to members of the Tofield Chamber of Commerce as the spotlight during their Mar. 6 monthly meeting.

Purnell said Dacro is celebrating their 50th year in business this year building major pressure vessels in south Edmonton, and added a second location two years ago in Tofield after buying the former KNM shop near town.

He explained the work his company does by referencing a notable event in the area.

“We do major pressure vessels. I know you're on the high load corridor so you would see a lot of our products coming by. You might have remembered, (approximately) four years ago, that record load that came through here, that PP splitter for IPL. That was built by us in our shop in Edmon-

ton,” he said.

Purnell said Dacro has put a lot of care into the Tofield location.

“We want to be a good community member and we see lots of opportunity with our operations here. After having bought the shop from KNM a couple years ago, we've put a lot of investments into that site.

Redoing the yard, upgrading the cranes doing a lot of cleanups, putting furnaces in, upgrading other equipment and that... that will continue,” he said.

Purnell said that between the shop in Tofield and the South Edmonton shop, the company has 200,000 square feet of fabrication space.

“This shop is a great fit for us because it’s all large diameter and made for big heavy vessels which is perfect,” he said. “Our focus is on improving the space and upgrading its capabilities.”

One chamber member asked Purnell if the business would

be around for the next ten years. Purnell said they intend for the Tofield shop to be permanent.

“We are subject to economic realities in Alberta and the way projects go with oil and gas investment and carbon capture investments,” he said. “(We are) subject to all those ups and downs, but this is in no way intended to be temporary.”

Purnell said the Tofield shop employs approximately 40 people and is currently working on five large vessels. He added that they also have subcontractors such as radiographers, ultra sonic testers, painters, sandblasters, insulators and maintenance people, preferring to hire local.

“We would love to have, if we can find, qualified local people. That our preference,” he said.

In terms of carbon capture, Purnell said there are expected high costs coming for all producers based on carbon emis-

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Cornerstone Christian Academy attracts large crowd for fundraiser Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

One of two major annual fundraisers for the Cornerstone Christian Academy in Kingman saw more attention than usual.

The Spring Supper and Auction on Mar. 9 attracted 200 people to the little village, which principal Alan Welde said was more than they expected.

“We have 200 people attending, slightly more than we expected,” he said, smiling. “We're really happy to have this many supporters come out for the school.”

The evening began

with a lasagna dinner, moving into an enthusiastic live auction, led by auctioneer Eddie Schultz from Hay Lakes, of 38 different items including a four-tier greenhouse, an overnight stay for two at Obsidian Ridge, and two bags of Hi-Bred Canola Seed.

Silent auction tables also lined the walls containing more than 140 different items ranging from paintings to jewelry and beautifully knitted blankets.

“It’s about the same (amount of donations) as last year, I think we have a greater variety of baked goods. We get a lot (of support) from the busi-

nesses in town, tools and equipment and a lot of toy sets. (Everyone) has been very generous with their donations,” he said.

Welde said the fundraisers usually cover about 10 percent of the school’s nearly $1 million annual budget with another 70 percent covered by government grants.

The remaining 20 percent is funded by private donation and student tuition.

Welde said that now the school is also receiving 70 percent of their transportation expenses funded with a government grant which is helpful.

“We're in a better situa-

tion now with receiving a transportation grant, but we still have mortgage expenses, maintenance and facility maintenance,” he said.

Welde added that enrollment numbers were also up this year.

“We started the year with 113, and now we're at 122. We're very thankful for that,” he said.

“Previous years, we’re usually 110 to 115 students, so that's a significant increase.”

According to their website, Cornerstone Christian Academy is a private school offering an Evangelical Christian program education for students in grades k-12.

Minor Hockey Report: U11 Barmentloo 3 shutouts Kerry Anderson These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently.

(Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.)

Tofield U11 Titans (243-0) shutout Elk Island Wild 4-0 in playoff action on Friday at Lamont Arena. Four different players scored for Titans; Anthony MacNeil (1g 2a), Jenna Lungal (1g 2a), Hunter Jackson (1g 1a), and Shane Kyle. Dayne Jober picked up an assist, and Logan Barmentloo

got the shutout. On Saturday, Tofield shutout Redwater 10-0 at Lamont Arena. Max Jeffrey led the way (2g 3a) with a 5point game. Kehgan McCabe got a hat trick.

Others getting goals were; Shane Kyle (2g), Chase Ferron (1g 1a), Hunter Jackson (1g 1a), and Anthony MacNeil (1g). Assists went to; Dominic O’Brien (3a), Cooper Olson (2a), Chase Clark (2a), Kevin Gray (2a), Jenna Lungal (2a), and Logan Barmentloo (1a). Logan also saved 13 shots for the shutout victory. On Sunday Tofield got its third shutout in a row beating Redwater 9-

0 but no scoresheet was posted at deadline.

Tofield U11-5/6 Titans (25-7-1) beat Lac La Biche and St. Paul over the weekend in playoff action at Lac La Biche; while splitting games with Elk Point to set up a final on Sunday. Tofield got off to a good start in the contest, with Asher Montgomery connecting for the only first period goal (set up by Finn Montgomery).

Asher made it 2-0 for the Titans only 3:03 into the second frame before things went very bad for the Titans as Elk Point scored the next five goals in a matter of just over seven minutes.

Asher made it 5-3 with 8:45 remaining in the second period but Elk Point scored the final two goals of the game in a 7-3 Tofield loss.

Hudson Lungal got an assist in his Sherwood Park U15 AAA Flyers 9-5 win over Parkland on Thursday.

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Auctioneer Eddie Schultz, from Hay Lakes, takes a bid for a handmade quilt from an attendee at the Cornerstone Christian Academy's Supper and Auction fundraising event on Mar. 9. The quilt eventually sold for $130.

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Titans qualify for Provincials for first time since 2016 Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The Tofield Titans senior boys basketball team has made its way to qualifying for the 2A Provincial Boys Tournament, which will be held this Thursday to Saturday, March 14 to March 16, hosted by Millwoods Christian School in Edmonton.

Tofield School Phys Ed teacher Marcel Flasha said the last time the boys made it to Provincials was in 2016.

“We were the 2015 Zone Champions at Provincials in Drumheller and again in 2016 in La Crete. We were back-to-back Zone champs,” he said.

Flasha said both the boys and girls basketball teams made it to the Zone Championships, and that Tofield School will be celebrating their accomplishments this week. Tuesday, March 12 was Titan wear Tuesday.

“The girls made it to Zones in Camrose. The team learned a lot and they had a good season.

Our senior high boys are the Central Zone Champions and have qualified for Provincials in Edmonton this weekend.

(In celebration of) this accomplishment, we (had) a walk through and send off for the boys team on Tuesday, March 12. It was Titan wear Tuesday, so we asked that the entire school wear Titan clothes on Tuesday,” Flasha said.

Senior boys Coach Tobias Schmuecker said the team hadn't won gold throughout this basketball season, but pulled through where it really counted.

“We had four tournaments this year prior to Zones. We finished third in three of them and second in one. We were never quite able to come together enough as a team to achieve gold in any of those tournaments but despite this our boys definitely came together for the most important tournament of the year and brought home gold

for the town of Tofield,” Schmuecker said.

The Titans were in the top spot in their Zone, having won all four of their league games.

“We had four league games this year against Our Lady of Mount Pleasant (OLMP in Camrose), Sedgewick, Wainwright, and Blessed Sacrament (Wainwright).

We won all four, putting us in first place in our half of our Zone,” Schmuecker said.

“Ponoka Secondary Campus won the other half of our zone, so the top four teams from each half of the zone met in Ponoka for the 2A Central Zones Boys Tournament (this last weekend),” said Schmuecker.

The Titan’s first game at the Zones tournament was against a team from the west half of the zone, Central Alberta Christian High School (CACHS).

Schmuecker said it wasn’t an easy game, but they managed to secure the win.

“Our first game was against the fourth ranked team, CACHS, on Friday, March 8. They were a much bigger team than us, with one boy apparently 6'8" tall. We had a tough start, but we came together and won with a score of 56-49.

“Our second game was against the second

The Tofield Titan senior boys basketball team won gold at the Zone Championships in Ponoka this last weekend, March 8-9. They have qualified for the 2A Provincial Boys Tournament for the first time since 2016. Back, L-R: Head Coach Tobias Schmuecker, Jayden Bruno, Liam Forrest, Seth Sideroff, Pierrot Leclef, Chase Bartos, Evan Fuller, Kevin Gordon, Bryson Hymanyk, Assistant Coach Damien MacLeod. Front, L-R: Sebastian Doucet, Brent Hanasyk, Peter Asante, Liam Olson, Keagan Forrest, Dawson Young, and Mike Picordal.

ranked team from the west, David Thompson High School (DTHS), on Saturday, March 9. They were very different from the first team we played, much smaller in size but very quick and great shooters. It was very close until the last quarter where we pulled ahead and won with a score of 77-64,” Schmuecker said.

“Our final game for gold and the chance to go onto Provincials was against the second ranked team from the east, OLMP. In our league game we only beat them by three points, so we knew this would be a tough game.

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The Provincial games will be live streamed,

and Flasha said the school will be watching.

“Our boys play Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We will be live streaming the games on our TVs,” he said.

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Tofield Sea Cadets volunteer at local food bank Kari Janzen

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The Tofield 56 Nootka Sea Cadets recently completed one of their several volunteer projects of the year, volunteering at the Tofield Ryley and Area Food Bank on Saturday, March 2.

“We need to do a civilian type of help, or volunteer of some sort, in our community a few times a year. We always participate in the Remembrance Day ceremonies, of course, that's one of them.

We also try to help out wherever we can. Our officer contacted the food bank, and asked if there was anything that we could do to help out on a Saturday. We were more than happy to go out and help restock, clean, and get everything ready for them. The kids loved it and they had a great time.

I think they were very appreciative that we went

there,” administration officer Cinzia Cappella said.

“We were stocking shelves, cleaning out shelves, reorganizing, etc.

About 75 per cent of the members were able to come,” she said.

At the last meeting of the month in February, several cadets were recognized for their achievement in completing their current Phase and moving onto the next. Among the promotions included Allen, Manning, and Hall G. moving from Phase 2 to Phase 3, Russell from Phase 1 to Phase 2, and newest members Biglow and Godin were promoted to Able Cadet.

“A promotion means that they've gone from one Phase to the next Phase. This means they've accomplished all of the checklists that need to be taught or learned from the first phase to move on to the second phase of the cadet program. Every

phase has different things that they have to learn in order to move up over the ranks,” Cappella said.

There are five phases in all, although cadets must reach the rank of Able Cadet before starting on the phases.

“Able Cadet is the next step from being a newbie.

Biglow and Godin had just joined, so now they're actually able to move on and do more things,” said Cappella.

It can take up to seven months for a cadet to accomplish a checklist of a phase, and Cappella says

the timeline for completing a certain phase can vary among cadets.

“It depends on the cadet and how quickly they're picking something up. It can take up to six or seven months,” she said.

Most recently, on Thursday, March 7, the cadets had a no-bake baking night.

“They made worms and dirt. They loved it.

It’s chocolate pudding, Oreo crumbs, and gummy worms. We have a canteen, and whatever money that we get from selling chips and pop

goes back to the kids, so we are able to use that money. It's just a fun little thing for the kids to be able to buy a treat for themselves,” Cappella said.

The next big event for the cadets is a trip to Camrose, for dinner and swimming.

“Sherwood Park Fish and Game donated $500 to the cadets for an activity. We're going to be taking the cadets to Camrose in April to go to Boston Pizza. That is another part of the program, teaching the kids how to be re-

spectful and proper in a restaurant. After that, we're going to go swimming,” said Cappella.

The cadets meet at the Tofield Community Hall every Thursday evening and Capella said those who are ages 12-19 and may be interested in joining the cadets are welcome to drop in anytime to see what it is like.

“We're really hoping to amp up our registration.

Even if they don't want to start this year, it's something to think about for next year,” Cappella said.

The Tofield Sea Cadets volunteered at the Tofield Ryley and Area food bank on Saturday, March 2, cleaning, reorganizing, and restocking shelves. Pictured back, L-R are: Hall G, Hill L., Bremner, Godin, Manning, Hill W and front, L-R: Director, Biglow, Hardy, Torpe, Lt. (N) Braim.

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JOHN’S RANT

Saskatchewan manages to irritate Guilbeault

My mom loved the phrase “The Pot calling the Kettle Black.”

If I ratted out my brother or sister, or vice versa, she often invoked that phrase.

It means, a situation in which somebody accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser shares, and therefore is an example of psychological projection, or hypocrisy.

Well last week, that was our esteemed Federal Environment and Climate Change Minister Stephen Guilbeault.

As one columnist put it, “politicians who accuse others of law-breaking had better have a clean rap sheet himself. Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault does not."

You see Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe took the minister, his department and the Federal Liberals in general to task for cutting the carbon tax to people using heating oil to fire their furnaces in Atlantic Canada, but not doing the same for people who heat their homes using natural gas across the rest of the country.

You see Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada for some strange reason tend to elect Liberal MPs, while other parts of the country don’t Those MPs complained to Trudeau about the costs of the rising carbon tax on their voters, and Trudeau gave them a carve out, refusing to do so for the rest

of the country.

As one brilliant Liberal MP from Newfoundland put it, “If you elected more Liberals you might get the same breaks.” Or words to that effect.

So Saskatchewan, which has a government-controlled utilities corporation, said they wouldn’t remit the carbon tax.

And when the deadline came and went they hadn’t remitted dime one.

This prompted the gifted, gibbering Guilbeault to call Moe “immoral.”

“If Premier Scott Moe decides that he wants to start breaking laws and not respecting federal laws, then measures will have to be taken,” Guilbeault said.

“We can’t let that happen. What if somebody tomorrow decides that they don’t want to respect other federal laws, criminal laws?

“What would happen then if a prime minister, a premier of a province, would want to do that?”

Of course to bleat something like that you should be sure of your footing and have the moral high ground.

But as we all know Guilbeault doesn’t.

Remember when he scaled Toronto’s CN Tower to unfurl a banner as a member of Greenpeace. He received a year’s probation, 100 hours of community service and ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution.

It cost the tower management $50,000 to repair the damage he and his fellow Greenpeace climbers caused.

Guilbeault later clambered up on the roof of former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein’s home to hang a banner and put up a solar panel.

Klein’s wife Colleen was home alone at the time and was terrified of what was happening.

But in a class act, the Kleins refused to press charges of trespassing which would have only served to give the stupid Guilbeault a larger soapbox to spew from.

So then he got elected with Trudeau’s Liberals in Montreal and Trudeau showing his brilliance as leader put the climate fanatic in charge of the environment.

I wonder if his election as an MP was part of his 100 hours of community service?

Now Guilbeault wants the government to take action against Saskatchewan.

Even though several pieces of government legislation related to government overreach into provincial jurisdiction have been declared illegal by the Supreme Court.

So Guilbeault should reel in his tongue and several politicians are calling for Trudeau to finally cut his losses and turf Guilbeault as a minister.

But with the Liberals’

popularity polls having them lower than a snake's belly in a wagon rut, that’s not likely to happen.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who has also had her run-ins with Guilbeault, was one of the ones calling for him to be fired.

Speaking at a private function in Calgary last week, Smith said she’s had it with the Liberal environment minister and simply isn’t prepared to work with him in any capacity and she called on Trudeau to send him to the back

benches for good.

“We'd like to see a new environment minister at the federal level. Now I really did try, I've tried to work with that guy for over 18 months now. And I can tell you, he's just as ideological as the day he climbed Ralph Klein’s roof in opposition to fossil fuels,” she said.

“Alberta stands with Saskatchewan and Premier Scott Moe in their fight against the unfair and unconstitutional region-specific and fuel-specific

application of the carbon tax.”

Smith added she has good relations with a couple of Liberal cabinet ministers but she added dealing with Guilbeault was simply dealing with someone who is totally unreasonable.

She’s right!

Guilbeault must go and the carbon tax must be either be totally scrapped or at least enforced fairly across all regions of the country.

JOHN MATHER

LETTER Does anyone remember Beaver Regional Arts?

Dear Editor; Does anyone remember the Beaver Regional Arts Society?

Obviously Beaver County doesn’t, even though the members of the society successfully operated and brought entertainment to it’s theatre until the last performance commemorating the society’s 40th anniversary was cancelled due to Covid. Our contributions and hard work have never been acknowledged by Beaver County and in fact a decision to not automatically renew the facility lease that we had for years really made us feel the hard work and dedication of our mem-

bers over the years was not valued or appreciated.

Busloads of people filled the theatre on a regular basis enjoying the entertainment followed by a supper prepared by one of our local community organizations. There is no doubt this fund raising opportunity is missed.

Because of the inability to offer programs during the Covid shutdown the Beaver Regional Arts Society Board regretfully made the decision to cease operations, dissolve the society and disburse our remaining funds to local and area organizations.

Of course we are saddened to hear that due to recent flooding problems, the building that began as a movie theatre then was renovated to become the Beaver Regional Arts Centre is slated for demolition.

However, there is no doubt in the minds of all of our dedicated board members over 40 years that without our hard work and commitment and some financial support from Beaver County closure many years ago would have been inevitable.

Doesn’t a 40 year contribution deserve some credit and recognition?

Christine Mackay

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Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

I don’t often shop for clothes but when I do it’s via web sites and mail

order catalogues, partly because I don’t like trying on clothes in those not-soprivate dressing rooms, the ones with curtains that are two sizes too small and sales clerks that poke their faces in to ask, Can I bring you something? (Yes. A little privacy please). And partly for the convenience; they are open 24/7 and most returns have free shipping.

Well, that’s how it used to be. Dressing rooms have changed for the better over

the years. Some are completely enclosed and have locks on the doors. But I still don’t like them; I’m claustrophobic and have visions of being locked in and forgotten. I think each cubicle should have a big red panic button, if for no other reason than to call for help getting out of a garment that somehow shrunk once I had it on and was now in the process of strangling me.

My most recent excursion was for shoes but as

pool, not counting the back yard blow-up kiddy pools the kids played in on hot summer days. (If I promised them a double scoop ice cream cone when the truck came by I was sometimes allowed to join them, but feet only.)

Is it just me or isn’t March an odd time for a swimsuit sale? I got goose bumps just looking at the models, especially the ones in bikinis. There’s snow on the ground for goodness sakes! And even though

usual I got sidetracked and spent hours perusing party dresses and swimsuits. It says a lot about my attention span – I don’t have one, apparently – that I can wander off and waste time looking at things I don’t need and haven’t purchased since, well, in the case of swimwear, never. I have never had the body for swimsuits and don’t know how to swim. And I was married with children before I even lived in a town that had a swimming

the girls were pretty, seeing them there amongst the parkas, fleece-lined boots and toques and mittens was just plain weird.

I leafed through the pages quickly, then got myself a steaming cup of spiced apple cider, wrapped up in a quilt and watched a few episodes of Bachelors on the Beach or some such thing. Did that three days in a row.

Warmed me up, every time.

RCMP Report Tofield RCMP reminds residents to practice bus safety; $567 ticket Some notable recent incidents are: February 17 – Tofield RCMP received a complaint of a stolen vehicle.

Caller reporting their Dodge Ram was stolen the previous evening.

The vehicle was recovered by Vegreville RCMP

a short time later. Tofield RCMP continue to investigate.

February 21 – Tofield RCMP received complaint an alarm at a rural property near Ryley, AB. Tofield RCMP were advised that two suspects were recorded at the

scene breaking into the shop and attempted to steal a trailer. Significant damage was done to the building by the culprits.

The suspects fled the scene without stealing anything shortly before police arrival.

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Tofield RCMP are advising that March is Fraud Awareness and Prevention month.

Tofield RCMP advise to report any potential scams or frauds to the Canadian Anti-Fraud

RCMP received a complaint of a theft of solar panels and batteries from a local business site in the rural area. Matter is still under investigation.

Tofield RCMP ask that if you see any suspicious activity to please report it immediately by calling

Tofield RCMP urging seatbelt safety in rural areas Tofield RCMP is asking motorists and their passengers in Tofield to wear seatbelts.

Proper use of a vehicle’s safety restraint can reduce the likelihood of death or serious injury if a collision occurs.

Tofield RCMP wants drivers and passengers

to remember the following when it comes to seatbelt safety: • Seatbelts must be worn by all occupants of a vehicle.

• The lap portion of the seatbelt should be snug across your hips, with the shoulder belt resting across the mid-

dle of your chest. Be sure the seatbelt is not twisted, and the latching mechanism moves freely along the belt itself.

• Wear a seatbelt even when you’re on backroads, private property, or only travelling a short distance.

• Fines for seatbelt infractions is $162 • It is recommended that seatbelts be worn when riding an off-road vehicle, if the vehicle comes equipped.

• Motorists are responsible for ensuring both themselves and passengers under the age of 16-years-old are using proper occupant restraints.

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Tofield Council receives final report on utility rate review Kari Janzen Staff Reporter Tofield Council recently received and discussed the final report on the utility rate review conducted by Transitional Solutions Inc. (TSI) from Edmonton at their regular council meeting on Monday, February 26.

Council contracted the company to complete the report in order to determine whether the Town of Tofield is currently charging the correct utility rates.

“This decision was actioned almost a year ago. This was done during the Strategic Planning Sessions,” said Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Edwards.

The report, as can be found online within the February 26 regular council meeting agenda, had several suggestions for the Town, of which all were considered but not all will be implemented. However, no increase will take place from the Town as of yet, as they will wait to see what Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission’s expected increase may be.

“One integral piece to water, and specific to rates, is how we receive our water. As we are a part of Regional Commission, each time that Highway 14 provides a rate increase, we must also do the same on our end as well. This rate increase originates from EPCOR, is imposed on Strathcona County, then Highway 14, and then provided to us. There have been multiple increases over the course of the past several years. Further to our last Regular Meeting of Council, a decision has been made to pause a utility rate increase from our end.

We understand that Highway 14 is undergoing a rate review, and this may provide an increase to all users. It was felt that we should pause to gather further information in this regard, prior to implementing Tofield’s increase,” Edwards said.

Nonetheless, a rate increase will be necessary in order to build up reserves when the need to replace existing infrastructure arises.

“The top, most imperative reason (to implement a rate increase) is to look to build reserves, specific to infrastructure,” Edwards said.

TSI’s report indicated the balances of the

Town’s dedicated restricted reserves for water and sewer were at $131,500 (water) and $24,500 (sewer) at the end of 2022.

“In reviewing the Town's tangible capital asset (TCA) schedule, it is noted that in 2022 the water system experienced $123,376 in depreciation and the sewer system experienced $62,347. The total depreciation within the utility system combined is $185,723. The Town needs to ensure that reserve savings (are) at least equal the amount that the system depreciated each year. The TCA also shows that the replacement cost of each utility system is, for water, $8,512,540, and $3,295,434 for sewer,” the report states.

“The total combined replacement cost of the utility infrastructure is $11,807,974. If a standard underground utility system has a useful life of 50 years, then the starting annual reserve contribution required to fund the future replacement would be $236,159,” the report says.

Edwards says that the age of Tofield’s underground utility system varies, due to the fact that certain areas of infrastructure have undergone replacement.

“Currently, there are no areas within town that would be remotely close to the 50-year age. Also, although the number of 50 years is used, dependant on construction, age, and condition, pieces of infrastructure can well exceed this age,” he said.

Among the suggestions from the report included a recommendation that a percentage of administrative costs be added to the utility rate.

“The Town's administrative staff contribute directly to the utility operations every day, such as sending out utility bills, collecting payments, banking, accounting, budgeting, etc. It is recommended that each utility fund (water and sewer) be charged $179,751 in administrative support costs,” the report suggested. This number was calculated by taking 25 per cent of the budget for administration salary and benefits, postage and phone, office supplies, and bank charges.

TSI’s total suggested increase, based on an average home using 15 cubic metres of water each month, is $170.21, is an increase of 32 per cent. However, the Town will not

include administrative costs to the utility rate. CAO Cindy Neufeld said administrative costs can only go up so high.

At the end of the final report Neufeld provided three options for Council to consider, which included implementing the rate increases, excluding the suggested additional administrative costs, and setting aside a percentage for the reserves. “(With this final report,) at least you can explain it to the ratepayer as to why (we are implementing increases). I gave you my samples at the end of the review, and the only thing I did not include in our rates is the administration cost, because we can only go up so high. I know Highway 14 Water Commission is probably going to come with an increase. I’ve put it out over three options that we can go over in three years, where we eventually get the reserves built up. Option one is putting everything in at once. That would be an overall increase, with water and sewer, of 11.14 per cent. Option two is placing 50 per cent into reserve and that decreases it some. Option three is putting 25 per cent into reserves.

What I feel that we could do is go 25 per cent this year, maybe 50 per cent next year and then the full amount in the third year, to do a phased in approach. This is simple to explain to the ratepayer as to how we came up with the rates. So based on 15

cubic metres per month, it would be an $8.84 increase,” Neufeld said.

Mayor Deb Dueck said the report outlines the cost increases in a way that everyone can understand why they are necessary.

“Anybody who knows what it costs to do some of this groundwork, and for water and sewer, it’s self explanatory, but this way it breaks it down so that everybody should be able to understand what the costs are,” she said.

Council discussed the options, and agreed that option three would be the best option for the Town. Councillor Norm Martineau agreed, and said option three gives ratepayers time to understand the increase, and come forward with any questions they may have.

“I think it allows our residents time to become comfortable with it and ask questions as it transitions,” he said.

But, as Edwards said in an interview after the council meeting on February 26, the Town will pause a rate increase and wait to see what Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission’s increase looks like “When the decision is made to action an increase, a communication piece will be prepared to go out to the community,” Edwards said.

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Tofield School students hitting the slopes at Rabbit Hill Kate Priestley Student Reporter

Tofield School students are excited to be going to Rabbit Hill for a day of skiing or snowboarding.

Last March, some elementary and junior high students went to Rabbit Hill; the trip went so well, the school booked the hill for the following year so all students could participate.

Grades 9-12 went on March 6, grades 7-8 went on March 11 and grades 5-6 will be going on March 13.

The students had so much fun, de-

spite some going on a colder day.

The plan is to do the trip next year as well, as this year was a success.

Mr. Chanasyk, Mr. Flasha, Mr. Regehr, Mrs. Cunnings, and Mrs. Nicolaescu, along with a few parents got involved, helping supervise, as there were so many students.

Everyone paid for a reduced school rate lift ticket which had a lesson by a certified instructor included. Rentals were also available at a low cost.

It’s safe to say that many students will be going again next year.

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New sign to recognize Tofield of Dreams supporters Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

As the Tofield Golden Club are busy generating support for their $1.5 million dollar building expansion, dubbed the ‘Tofield of Dreams’, they have also devised an eyecatching way to honour their donors; by putting their names in lights.

A huge aluminum composite and plexiglass sign, lit up with LED lights, shows ‘Tofield of Dreams’ text inside its frame and includes a tree with 150 ‘leaves’ which

will hold the inscribed name of each donor. It was unveiled last week at the Tofield Golden Club where committee member Adele Miller shared that the $5,000 sign was donated by her son’s workplace.

“I think it took them two months to get it all together and designed,” she said. “It was made by (my son Kevin Miller and his team at) Hydrosion Design Edmonton. A water jet cutting service.”

Miller said the committee have not yet decided on criteria for the names

Holden hosts teenage dance, theme suggested

by HRA students Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Holden’s most recently held teenage dance saw 61 kids come out for the Under the Sea themed dance at the Holden Community Hall on Friday, March 8. The teenage dances are hosted by the Holden Community Hall Association in order to raise funds for hall upgrades.

“We would like to thank everyone who comes to the dances to help support the hall. The kids might not know that we fundraise for hall upgrades, so we appreciate all the support from the parents for bringing the kids out to the dances. We enjoy putting them on and want to continue to do so,” said Amber Kostyk, Association member.

Kostyk said they were unsure how many kids to expect, but that they had a good turnout.

“We weren’t sure how many were going to come, with less than a month’s notice. There were also rumors that it was on Saturday, not Friday. But we did end up with 61 kids. It was our smallest dance yet, but still a lot of kids, and they all seemed to have fun!” Kostyk said.

“The Under the Sea theme actually came from students at the Holden Rural Academy. Earlier in February, I took a voting box to the school and

asked for suggestions. I took the box back to the board at our meeting, we went through them all, put a bunch in a hat, and drew,” Kostyk said.

“They had some good ones that we are saving for future dances!” she added.

DJ Brian, who has been the DJ for all the teen dances so far, led the group in various dances, helping to encourage the kids to hit the dance floor.

“He led some fun group dances with the kids and he plays a great variety of music,” said Kostyk.

To go along with the theme, the hall was decorated with sea creatures, submarines, and marine plants.

“We also had a theme dessert. We had a few ideas, some didn’t pan out, but we ended up with cupcakes with Under the Sea sprinkles and chocolate sea creatures on top,” Kostyk said.

For those hesitant to dance, other activities were also available, including a ring toss and cup games.

“We had some tic tac toe games with cups, and a star fish ring toss game to add a little extra for those who were too shy to dance.

“We are hoping to have another dance in the fall, tentatively at the beginning of October, but the board will decide on that later in the year,” said Kostyk.

of donors to be inscribed onto the leaves but said they were considering different options.

The Golden Club began plans to more than double the size of their current facility to include a gymnasium as well as more gathering space.

They have already received a cheque for $40,000 from the Town of Tofield in addition to ownership of the current building and land for expansion, and are working to garner more donations and grant funding.

Tofield Golden Club President Jim Robichaud and Committee Member Adele Miller stand next to their newly unveiled sign on Mar. 7.

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Beaver County pivots on stormwater culverts issue with Viking Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council pivoted on its position regarding stormwater culverts as it pertains to the Town of Viking.

County council rescinded a motion(#23-133) at its February meeting that paves the way for a compromise regarding stormwater culverts adjacent to the town, which affect its drainwater issues.

The county also agreed to write the town about this decision, and give notice the county intends to replace the existing culverts at Range Road 130 which lie adjacent to the town with three 900-mm culverts, subject to a liability waiver from the Town of Viking.

Dan Blackie, general manager of infrastructure, gave a two-year history of developments regarding this issue at the Feb. 21 meeting of county council.

“For over two years, Beaver County and the Town of Viking have been discussing the issue of replacement of the culverts in Range Roads 125 and 130 to support the town’s stormwater management plan,” he said.

“The culverts at Range Road 130 contain water control gates to facilitate the Viking Golf and Country Club’s license to divert water for the golf course,” he said. “The necessity and cost to replace these gates have been the main source of contention.”

A motion was passed in May of last year which stated the cost to replace culverts and both locations would be shared, without water control gates. This is

the motion to be rescinded now.

“The Town of Viking was not in favour and requested that the county share the cost of the gates,” he explained.

The county was not in favour of cost sharing the gates due to the water diversion license being under the golf club’s name. This would mean “the group holds the legal responsibility for diverting and controlling the water,” said Blackie.

The other concern was that there was no mention of water control gates in the town’s stormwater management plan. “Instead, it supports the systematical flow of water through the town, which is counter intuitive to withholding water,” he said.

This issue went to a joint Beaver/Viking joint council meeting last September but there was no agreement reached, he said, noting: “It appeared that there was confusion regarding the town’s request and cost of the project.”

But the town had since clarified its request, he said, asking “that the county share the purchase and installation of two 900 mm culverts with gates at Range Road 130.”

Administration recommended, “In the spirit of moving forward,” that the county contribute to the cost of the culvert and installation at RR130 “since they are within the county’s jurisdiction,” at an estimated cost of $18,230.

And, that the town contributes to the cost and installation of two water control gates at RR 130, “since the diversion license belongs to the Golf and

Country Club and the golf course is within the town limits,” at an estimated cost of $15,000.

Notice to rescind Motion #23-133 was made at the county council meeting, with the actual rescinding to take place at a meeting in March.

After a subsequent explanation from CAO Kayleena Spiess, Reeve Kevin Smook asked that, in essence, this meant that: “…the county pays for the culverts and the town pays for the gates?” He was replied to in the affirmative.

Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson served notice that he intends to rescind the Motion #23-133 at a later meeting. The May meeting of county council has been put forward from May 15 to May 22 instead.

Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) made the motion calling for the reeve to forward a letter to the Town of Viking regarding “what the county intends to do on RR 130,” regarding culvert replacement.

Hrabec also suggested it would be a courtesy to tell the town that the county’s original motion was being rescinded. This motion had originally created some controversy between the two jurisdictions.

Hrabec felt it would also be in the best interests to state that the county is saving the town $10,000 “by also doing (the culvert installation) at the125 (RR).”

However, the motion that was passed was kept to the original recommendations by administration.

County council was to review the letter that was being sent to the Town of Viking before it was sent to the town. The review could include discussion on these extra suggestions made by Hrabec or others.

Local victim services board could become advisory to new society Patricia Harcourt Beaver County has agreed to support the local victim services board if it turns into an advisory group for the organization that will take it over.

For decades, Beaver County Victim Services has held the mandate of helping people in emergencies, and had offices in both the Viking and Tofield RCMP detachments. The local board and its volunteers dealt with many types of situations including accidents, police incidents, and other traumatic situations that weren’t restricted to a legal aspect.

However, the province has taken over the mandate for Victim Services, which will result in a larger jurisdiction called the Eastern Alberta Victim Servicing Society being responsible for victim services.

The Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services has asked, likely as a failsafe for the transition, if the current Victim Services Board in Beaver County would become an advisory body for the new board and provide office space for its management team.

The centralization of this body has been a source of

great concern over the past two years for Beaver County Victim Services.

Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) reported to council on Feb. 21 that he recently met with Mike Ellis, minister of public safety and emergency services and Trent Forsberg, the government department’s director of victim services.

“I told them about the great board we have out here,” he said, referring to the Beaver County Victim Services Board. He also expressed his concern that local persons “won’t have a voice” on how this new organization unfolds and operates.

Smook said Forsberg indicated there might be a potential for the local victim services board to become an advisory body to provide this local input.

The county will sign a joint letter - if there is agreement with the other towns and villages in Beaver County - and agree with the concept of an advisory group from the county making itself available to the new victim services board.

Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) who repre-

sents the county on the victim services board, said, that “as a qualified active board…it would be good to continue on and provide advice” for the new board coming onstream.

And Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said the local victim services board provided more than legal services for victims.

“There are incidents not crime-related,” he said, referring to an accident over Christmas, in which Beaver County Victim Services “did a fantastic job.”

While the local Victim Services organization covered different kinds of incidents involving victims, the newly redesigned organization will deal only with crime and legal issues.

In 2022, Alberta Municipalities passed a motion calling for a halt to the rollout of the new victim services model, asking for a “new engagement process that fully involves municipalities.” The motion was made by the Town of Canmore and seconded by the Town of Tofield.

The redesign involves the creation of four zones across the province which ends locally run boards.

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ʷˢ ˬ ˬˢ ˢ˨ ˖˔˟˟˟˟ ʵ˘˔˩ ˩˘ ˘˥ ʶˢ˨ˡ˧˧ˬ ˬ ˛ˢˠ˘ʲ ʲʡʡʡʡ ʴ˥˘ ˬˢ˨ ˔ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˖˛˔ˠˣ˜ˢˡ ˪˜˧˛ ˔ ˞˘˘ˡ ˜ˡ˧˘˥˘˦˧ ˜ˡ ˪˔˦˧˘ ˠ˔ˡ˔˚˘ˠ˘ˡ˧ʲ ʷˢ ˬˢ˨ ˛˔˩ ˩˘ ˘ ˩˔˟˨˔˕˟˘ ˜ˡ˦˜˚˛˧˦ ˢ˥ ˘˫˫ˣ ˣ˘˥˧˜˦˘ ˜ˡ ˘ˡ˩˜˥ˢˡˠ˘ˡ˧˔˟ ˔ˡ˗ ˢ˖˖˨ˣ˔˧˜ˢˡ˔˟ ˛˘˔˟˧˛ ˔ˡ˗ ˦˔˙˙˘ ˘˧ˬʲ ʼ˙ ˬˢ˨ ˔ˡ˦˪˘˥˘˗ ˬ˘˦ʟ ˧ˢ ˔˟˟ ˧˛˘ ˔˕ˢ˩˘ʟ ʶ˟˔ˬ˦˧ˢˡ˘ ˊ˔˦˧˘ ˛˔˦ ˇˊ˂ ˢˣ˘ˡ˜ˡ˚˦ ˢˡ ˢ˨˥ ˃˨˕˟˜˖ ʴ˗˩˜˦ˢ˥ˬ ʶˢˠˠ˜˧˧˘˘ ʛ˃ʴʶʜ ˧˛˔˧ ˠ˜˚˛˧ ˝˨˦˧ ˕˘ ˣ˘˥˙˘˖˧ ˙ˢ˥ ˬˢ˨ʔ ˇ˛˘ ˃ʴʶ ˦˘˥˩˘˦ ˔˦ ˔ ˖˥˨˖˜˔˟ ˟˜ˡ˞ ˕˘˧˪˘˘ˡ ʶ˟˔ˬ˦˧ˢˡ˘ ˊ˔˦˧˘ʚ˦ ʵˢ˔˥˗ ˢ˙ ʷ˜˥˘˖˧ˢ˥˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˧˛˘ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬʡ ʼ˧˦ ˖ˢ˥˘ ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡ ˜˦ ˧ˢ ˣ˥ˢ˩˜˗˘ ˩˔˟˨˔˕˟˘ ˜ˡ˦˜˚˛˧˦ ˢˡ ˖ˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˖ˢˡ˖˘˥ˡ˦ ˢ˥ ˜ˡ˧˘˥˘˦˧˦ ˥˘˟˔˧˘˗ ˧ˢ ˢ˨˥ ˥˘˚˜ˢˡ˔˟ ˪˔˦˧˘ ˙˔˖˜˟˜˧˜˘˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˦˘˥˩˜˖˘˦ʡ ˇ˛˘ ˖ˢˠˠ˜˧˧˘˘ ˖ˢˠˣ˥˜˦˘˦ ˢ˙ ˦˜˫ ʛʩʜ ˣ˨˕˟˜˖ ˠ˘ˠ˕˘˥˦ʟ ˘˔˖˛ ˦˘˥˩˜ˡ˚ ˔ ʦʠˬ˘˔˥ ˧˘˥ˠʟ ˔ˣˣˢ˜ˡ˧˘˗ ˗˜˥˘˖˧˟ˬ ˕ˬ ˧˛˘ ʵˢ˔˥˗ʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˥˘ˣ˥˘˦˘ˡ˧˔˧˜˩˘˦ ˦˘˟˘˖˧˘˗ ˕ˬ ˠ˨ˡ˜˖˜ˣ˔˟ ˦˛˔˥˘˛ˢ˟˗˘˥˦ ˩˜˔ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʡ ˇˢ ʴˣˣ˟ˬʭ ˆ˘ˡ˗ ˬˢ˨˥ ˖ˢ˩˘˥ ˟˘˧˧˘˥ ˔ˡ˗ ˥˘˦˨ˠ˘ ˧ˢ ˜ˡ˙ˢʳ˖˟˔ˬ˦˧ˢˡ˘˪˔˦˧˘ʡ˖ˢˠ ˕ˬ ˀ˔˥˖˛ ʦʤʟ ʥʣʥʧʡ ˇ˛˘ ʵˢ˔˥˗ ˪˜˟˟ ˕˘ ˠ˔˞˜ˡ˚ ˖ˢˠˠ˜˧˧˘˘ ˔ˣˣˢ˜ˡ˧ˠ˘ˡ˧˦ ˔˧ ˧˛˘˜˥ ʴˣ˥˜˟ ˠ˘˘˧˜ˡ˚ʡ

ʿ˔ˡ˗˙˜˟˟ ʙ ˅ˬ˟˘ˬ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʨʣʤʤʪ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʤʪʦ ʛʻˊˌ ʫʨʧʜ ʵˢ˫ ʦʥʥʟ ˅ˬ˟˘ˬʟ ʴʵ ˇʣʵ ʧʴʣ ˊ˘˘˞˗˔ˬ˦ ʬʭʣʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʧʭʦʣˣˠʮ ˆ˔˧˨˥˗˔ˬ˦ ʢ ˆˇʴˇˆ ʬʭʣʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʦʭʣʣˣˠʮ ʶ˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˆ˨ˡ˗˔ˬ˦ ˁ˂ˇʸʭ ˖˨˦˧ˢˠ˘˥˦ ˠ˨˦˧ ˔˥˥˜˩˘ ˔˧ ˟˘˔˦˧ ʤʨ ˠ˜ˡ˨˧˘˦ ˣ˥˜ˢ˥ ˧ˢ ˖˟ˢ˦˜ˡ˚ʮ ʴ˗ˠ˜ˡ˜˦˧˥˔˧˜ˢˡ ˕˨˜˟˗˜ˡ˚ ˀˢˡ ˧ˢ ʹ˥˜ ʫʭʣʣ˔ˠ Ϟʧʭʣʣˣˠ ˠʟ ʶ˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˙˥ˢˠ ʤʥʭʣʣ ʠ ʤʭʣʣˣˠ ˇˢ˟˟ ʹ˥˘˘ʭ ʤʡʫʨʨʡʥʥʤʡʥʣʦʫ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʩʩʦʡʥʣʦʫ ʿ˜ˡ˗˕˥ˢˢ˞ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢ ˢˡʭ ʨʤʣʣʫ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʥʣʤ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʩ ʩʩʥʡʥʪʣʧ ʧ ˇ˨˘˦ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠʮ ˇ˛˨˥˦ ʤʤʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʩʭʦʣˣˠʮ ˆ˔˧ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠ ˇˢ˙˜˘˟˗ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʨʤʣʦʥ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʤʬʤ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʩʩʥ ʥʡʥʪʦʤ ˊ˘˗ʟ ʹ˥˜ ʙ ˆ˔˧ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠ ˉ˜˞˜ˡ˚ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʤʥʨʣʦ ˇ˪ˣ ˅˗ ʧʫʣ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʪʤʫʡʪʬʨʩ ˇ˨˘˦ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣˠʮ ˆ˔˧ ʤʣʭʦʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʦʣˣ ˣˠ ʾ˜ˡ˦˘˟˟˔ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡʭ ʧʩʧʤʫ ˅˚˘ ˅˗ ʤʤʦ ˃˛ʭ ʪʫʣʡʥʥʩʡʩʫʣʥ ˊ˘˗ ʤʤʭʣʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʣʣˣˠʮ ʹ˥˜ ʤʤʭʣʣ˔ˠ ʠ ʨʭʣʣˣˠ ˃˟˘˔˦˘ ˡˢ˧˘ʭ ʴ˟˟ ˧˥˔ˡ˦˙˘˥ ˦˧˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˘˫˖˘ˣ˧ ˙ˢ˥ ˧˛˘ ˅ˬ˟˘ˬ ˇ˥˔ˡ˦˙˙˘ ˇ˥ ˘˥ ˆ˧˔˧˜ˢˡ ˔˥˘ ˖˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˢˡ ˆ˧˔˧˨˧ˢ˥ˬ ˛ˢ˟˜˗˔ˬ˦ʡ

ƺƏɮƺȸ !ȒɖȇɎɵ ǣɀ ƬɖȸȸƺȇɎǼɵ ƏƬƬƺȵɎǣȇǕ ɀɖƫȅǣɀɀǣȒȇɀ ǔȒȸ Ɏǝƺ ǔȒǼǼȒɯǣȇǕ‫ي‬

«Iª‫ז׎ٮגא׎א‬XzI« ‫¨ גא׎א‬ȒȸɎǼƏȇƳ !ƺȅƺȇɎ ³ɖȵȵǼɵ ƏȇƳ ȵȵǼɵِ !ǼȒɀƺɀ ‫ ׎׏‬x ٢nȒƬƏǼ Áǣȅƺ٣ً xƏȸƬǝ ‫ِגא׎א ً׏א‬ Á0z‫ח׎ٮגא׎א‬XzI« ‫ גא׎א‬JȸƏƳƺƳ ǕǕȸƺǕƏɎƺ ³ƺƏǼ !ȒƏɎ !ǼȒɀƺɀ ‫ ׎׏‬x ٢nȒƬƏǼ Áǣȅƺ٣ً xƏȸƬǝ ‫ِגא׎א ً׏א‬ ȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ ǔǔȒ Ȓȸ ƏǼǼ ¨ǼƺƏɀƺ ǔǣȇƳ ƬȒȅȵǼƺɎƺ ǣȇǔǔȒ ȸƺȷɖƺɀɎɀ Ȓȇ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ ‫ ڽ‬ɖɀǣȇƺɀɀ ‫ڽ‬ «ƺȷɖƺɀɎɀ ǔǔȒ Ȓȸ ¨ȸȒȵȒɀƏǼɀ ۭ ªɖȒɎƺɀ

áƺ‫ټ‬ȸƺ ǼȒȒǸǣȇǕ ǔȒȸ ɀȒȅƺ ȅȒɎǣɮƏɎƺƳ ɎƺƏȅ ȅƺȅ ɎȒ ǴȒǣȇ Ȓɖȸ ɎƺƏȅٍ áǝƏɎ‫ټ‬ɀ ɵȒɖȸ ɀɖȵƺȸȵȒɯƺȸٍّ

JȸƏƳƺȸ ȵƺȸƏɎȒȸ ٢IɖǼǼɎǣȅƺ ‫¨ ٮ‬ƺȸȅƏȇƺȇɎ٣ ³ƺƏɀȒȇƏǼ !ȸƺɯ xƺȅƫƺȸ ‫ ٮ‬Ǖ ³ƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ ³ƺƏɀȒȇƏǼ nƏƫȒɖȸƺȸ ³ƺƏɀȒȇƏǼ ³ƺȸɮǣƬƺȅƏȇٖ0ȷɖǣȵȅƺȇɎ ȵƺȸƏɎȒȸ ³ƺƏɀȒȇƏǼ ÁȸɖƬǸ (ȸǣɮƺȸɀ ٢‫ זٮה‬ȅȒȇɎǝɀ٣ IȒȸ ǔɖǼǼ ǣȇǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ Ȓȇ Ɏǝƺɀƺ ȒȵȵȒȸɎɖȇǣɎǣƺɀ ɮǣɀǣɎ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ ٢ɯɯɯِƫƺƏɮƺȸِƏƫِƬƏ٣ِ Áǝƺ !Əȸƺƺȸɀ ȵƏǕƺ ƬƏȇ ƫƺ ǔȒɖȇƳ ɖȇƳƺȸ Ɏǝƺ JȒɮƺȸȇȅƺȇɎ ȅƺȇɖِ

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

Beaver County Chronicle, March 13, 2024 - 3

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ȒȒǸ !Ǽɖƫ nȒƬƏɎǣȒȇ‫« ي‬Ȓɀɀ !ȸƺƺǸ !ȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵ RƏǼǼً ‫« ׏ג׎׏בד‬Ǖƺ «Ƴ ‫׏ח׏‬ «ɖȸƏǼ ƫȒȒǸ ƬǼɖƫ ɎǝƏɎ ȅƺƺɎɀ Ɏǝƺ ǔǣȸɀɎ ÁɖƺɀƳƏɵ Ȓǔ ƺƏƬǝ ȅȒȇɎǝِ xƺƺɎǣȇǕɀ ȸɖȇ ǔȸȒȅ ‫¨ו‬x ‫¨ז ٮ‬xً ƏǼǼ ƏǕƺɀ ɯƺǼƬȒȅƺٍ (ƏȸɎɀ zǣǕǝɎ ‫ ٮ‬áƺƳȇƺɀƳƏɵ ƺɮƺȇǣȇǕɀ ƏɎ Ɏǝƺ «ɵǼƺɵ nƺǕǣȒȇ ‫¨ ׎בيו‬x‫¨ ׎׎ي׎׏ ٮ‬x nƺǕǣȒȇ ȅƺȅƫƺȸɀǝǣȵ ȇȒɎ ȸƺȷɖǣȸƺƳً ƏȇƳ ƏǼǼ ɀǸǣǼǼɀ ǼƺɮƺǼɀ ɯƺǼƬȒȅƺٍ (ƏȸɎɀ ƏɮƏǣǼƏƫǼƺ ɎȒ ǼƺȇƳ ǣǔ ȇƺƺƳƺƳِ IȒȒƳ ǔȒȸ ÁǝȒɖǕǝɎ ‫ ٮ‬Jǣɮƺ Ə !Əȇ ÁȒƳƏɵ ‫ ٮ‬IȒȒƳ (ȸǣɮƺ ÁȒǔǣƺǼƳ‫«ٮ‬ɵǼƺɵ IȒȒƳ ƏȇǸ ƳƺɀȵƺȸƏɎƺǼɵ ȇƺƺƳɀ ƬƏȇɀ Ȓǔ ǔȸɖǣɎِ !ƏǼǼ ‫ ׏׏דבٮאההٮ׎זו‬ƏȇƳ ǼƺƏɮƺ Ə ȅƺɀɀƏǕƺ ǣǔ ɵȒɖ ɯǣɀǝ ɎȒ ƳȒȇƏɎƺ ‫ ٮ‬Ə ɮȒǼɖȇɎƺƺȸ ɯǣǼǼ ȸƺɎɖȸȇ ɵȒɖȸ ƬƏǼǼِ xɖɀǣƬ hƏȅٖ ȵƺȇ xǣƬ ‫ ٮ‬xƏȸƬǝ ‫¨ ׏ ۬ ו׏‬xِ RȒǼƳƺȇ !ȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵ RƏǼǼً ƏƳȅǣɀɀǣȒȇ ‫ ًדڟ‬ȇȒ ƬǝƏȸǕƺ ǔȒȸ ȅɖɀǣƬǣƏȇɀِ ÁȒǔǣƺǼƳ ‫ ٮ‬ÁǝɖȸɀƳƏɵɀً ‫¨ ח ٮ ז‬x ƏɀƺȅƺȇɎ Ȓǔ ƏȸƳȒ nɖɎǝƺȸƏȇ !ǝɖȸƬǝً ‫ וד ובוג‬ɮƺً ÁȒǔǣƺǼƳِ àǣǸǣȇǕ ‫ ٮ‬áƺƳȇƺɀƳƏɵɀً ‫¨ ׎בيו‬xً ñȒȒȅ ȒȵɎǣȒȇ ƏǼɀȒ ƏɮƏǣǼƏƫǼƺِ JȒǼƳƺȇ àƏǼǼƺɵ nɖɎǝƺȸƏȇ !ǝɖȸƬǝً ‫ הד ואבד‬ɮƺً àǣǸǣȇǕِ ǝɎɎȵɀ‫ٖ​ٖي‬ ٖ​ٖƏȸƺƏ‫זו‬ƏƏِȒȸǕٖȅƺƺɎǣȇǕɀٖ‫׏‬ ٖ‫ٖבٮוג׏‬

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County asking for compensation re: failing oil and gas companies Patricia Harcourt The downturn in the provincial oil and gas industry has resulted in falling revenues for Beaver County over the past several years.

Over several years, the county has applied for a provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) and a Designated Industrial Requisition Credit (DIRC). They are to compensate for taxes the county has been unable to collect on behalf of the province involving two companies.

The credits are to cover $10,416 in uncollected education property taxes and $385 in uncollected designated industrial requisition taxes.

“The provincial program provides municipalities with a credit equal to the unpaid provincial education requisition taxes and the provincial DIP requisition taxes,” explained Ryan Arndt, general manager of corporate services, at the Feb. 21 meeting of county council.

He added, however, that “no credit is given for uncollectable municipal or

seniors’ foundation taxes.” As a result,these are still owed if a company defaults on tax payments even though the county could not collect the taxes on them.

The gas industry plummeted in Alberta around 2016, which deeply affected Beaver County.

The county has had to make adjustments to its annual budget practices to compensate for the resulting loss of tax revenue as local companies struggled and some closed their doors.

“Some are finding it difficult to pay the property taxes and the tax recovery procedure provided in the Municipal Government Act has not resulted in full recovery,” stated Arndt.

PERC and DIRC were established by the province in 2018, and extended the program after the 2021 tax year with a funding cap of $30 million. Also available is $15 million for 2022 and 2023 tax years.

Originally, the stipulation to receive this funding was that municipalities had to cancel the tax levy for the delinquent company. But Arndt states this is

no longer required. All that is needed now is four council to motion its acceptance of the allocation to PERC and DIRC in order to be eligible for the program.

“Sequoia Resources Corporation and AlphaBow Energy Ltd. acquired many assets from other gas companies in Beaver County late 2016,” stated Ryan’s report.

“In early 2018, the county received notification that Sequoia filed for bankruptcy and we were subsequently notified the company is in receivership and is insolvent.

“In previous years, council approved

the cancellation of taxes for 2016-2020 as per the PERC and DIRC program,” he said.

“Currently, their 2023 property taxes remain unpaid and it is deemed unlikely that the taxes will ever by collected,” stated Arndt, adding: “These outstanding taxes meet the criteria for a PERC and DIRC application.”

A motion by Division 2 Councillor Lionel Williams for council to approve the application on all of Sequoia and AlphaBow’s properties for an education credit of $10,416.04 and $385,23 for DIP requisition credit for 2023 was passed by council.

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Tofield Community Market holds first market of the year Kari Janzen

Staff Reporter

The first market of the year for the Tofield Community Market was held on Friday, March 8 at the Tofield Community Hall. Under new management, the market is now open from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and now has supper available.

“This is the start of the new year for the market, but it is now under new management,” said new market

manager Annette Ricard.

About a month ago Ricard, who had been a vendor at the market previously, made the decision to step up and organize the market after the previous organizer was no longer able to do so. For the first market of the year, 34 vendors setting up 44 tables filled the Hall, with all sorts of goodies, treats, and wares available for purchase.

“I want a variety of vendors, and not a whole bunch of the same things. I have a waitlist of vendors, and I

had a few people not come today because they were sick last minute, so there are a few tables gone,” Ricard said.

Ricard was able to get the Hall nearly filled up, through spreading the word about the new hours and offering suppers.

“Through a lot of advertising on social media, social marketing, and word of mouth, we got more vendors.

Some people were looking for the extended hours, plus doing the community suppers is a really beneficial thing for Tofield,” she said.

“The concession is doing well with the soup, sandwich, pulled pork and coleslaw offerings. We are now open until seven instead of five, so the people that are coming home from work now have an opportunity to stop at the market. There were so many people before that could not stop by because we closed at five o'clock,” Ricard said.

The markets are held every second and fourth Friday of the month.

The first Tofield Community Market of the new year was held on Friday, March 8 at the Tofield Community Hall.

Thirty-four vendors occupying 44 tables filled the Hall, with various goods, treats, and wares available for purchase.

CERTIFIED SEED FOR SALE

Emergency crews respond in Tofield Monday afternoon

Wheat: CWRS - AAC Brandon - Improved Rated MR for FHB resistance - Most widely grown CWRS variety in Western Canada for 5 years CWRS - AAC Wheatland VB -Wheat Midge tolerant - Very good lodging resistance CWSWS - AC Andrew - Great silage option -In demand by milling and ethanol industries Yellow Peas: CDC Canary - Improved standability -Early maturity -Higher Yielding Faba Beans: CDC 219-16 - Zero Tannin - Seed is smaller than Snowbird, larger than CDC Snowdrop 6-Row Feed Barley: AB Advantage - Improved plump and bushel weight - Smooth awned -High grain and forage yield 2-Row Malt Barley: CDC Copeland - Strong demand by malting companies.

On Monday, March 11 the entrance into Tofield by the Tofield Tempo was temporarily closed for several hours.

The Tofield Fire Department (TFD) and Tofield RCMP were on scene, rerouting traffic into Tofield by the Co-op Cardlock on 56 St. A Town of Tofield pickup truck and road closed signs blocked off the exit at 51 St. and 51 Ave by the UFA Cardlock. The scene was cleared by early evening. Pictured above, a TFD firefighter can be seen spraying an area down with a hose. Tofield RCMP Detachment and Tofield Fire Department were both contacted, but a response was not received by press time.

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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

780-662-2762 • 5907 - 49 Street TOFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH 4619 - 57 Ave

(780) 662-3 3166

Sunday Worship Service 10:30am www.tofieldchurch.com Lead Pastor:

Jon Stewart Children/Youth Pastor:

Nathan Nichols

We find joy and hope when we are joined to and rooted in Christ!

Pastor Mark Loewen 780-662-2365

Sunday School for all ages at Pr. Peter Beckman 9:45 am www.bardolutheranchurch.ca 10:45 am Sunday Worship 5609 48th St. - 780-662-3411

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

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St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Parish 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

Phone: 780-336-2583 Cell: 780-385-4900 Box 296, Viking, AB T0B 4N0 Dealer for Brett Young Forage Seed

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Large Assortment of Sea Can’s Sea Can w/ Diesel Generator Rig Mats Top Deck For Trailer Catwalks Wooden Fir Loading Ramp Fir Decking & Timbers 500 Gallon Slip Tank on Skid Scrap Bin Tubs of Grease Wide Load Signs Large Assort. of Shop Tools Tool Boxes Tow Straps Brand New Slings Rolls of Replacement Winch Line Generator Propane Tank Boiler Shack Bull Pen 2- Pce Ramps Battery Charger Tire Chains Hubs & Brake Pods Brake Drums & Pads Barrels of 5/16”, 1 /2”, 3/8” The Office Trailer will be on Location on March 20th, 2024 Only from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Otherwise Payment 7/16” Chain must be made by coming directly to our Hwy #16/Rge Rd 185 Office or Rimbey Office or by EFT. Pallet Racking Cash, Cheque or Debit Card. Online Bidding Fees Apply - 4% up to a Maximum of $800.00 per Item. 3.5% Admin Fee Will Be Charged on Credit Cards. G.S.T. Will Apply On All Items, All Items Must Be Paid For Prior to Wet Kit’s PTO Pump Pick Up. Listings are Subject to Additions & Deletions Fire Extinguishers Welding Rods Lights & Oils Plus Much Much More

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey & Hwy #16 East/Rge Rd 185, Alberta (403) 843-2747 Rimbey - (780) 208-2508 - Hwy #16 East/Rge Rd 185 Toll Free 1-855-783-0556 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net - Homepage: allenolsonauction.com

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$14 minimum for first 25 words, 45¢ per word thereafter (G.S.T. not included) PICTURE BOLD $10 $5 Go into The Community Press for an extra $5 ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE INSERTION unless customer has an account in good standing. All advertising subject to the approval of the Publisher.

WEEKLY REVIEW 780-336-3422 vikingreview@gmail.com

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Soup, Sandwich & Sweets.

Friday, March 15, 2024: 11am to 1pm.

Everyone welcome, $10 at the door, take out & gluten free options available, Tofield Golden Club, 5004 - 54 Ave, Tofield, Ab. ________________________ Roundhill Easter Market.

Monday, March 25th from 5 - 7 pm.

For a table call or text Terry at 780.678.6131 ________________________ Lamont High School 1950 1965 Alumni Reunion.

Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Register with Rose at 780.988.5634 FOR FOR RENT RENT For Rent in Viking: Four bedroom home. $1100/month.

Detached garage also available. Ph/Text: (403) 461-4350 ________________________ Townhouse for Rent in Viking 3 bedroom 1.5 bath. Call for more info 780-385-5287 ________________________ For Rent in Viking: 3 bedroom house; 2 bathrooms; washer/dryer.

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FOR SALE FOR SALE COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Caregiver’s Drop-In Group Viking Seniors Centre (5024 53 Ave Viking) Spring Dates: March 19, 26 10 a.m. to Noon Free of Charge!

•If you are, were, or will soon be a caregiver for a loved one, please join us for a morning of information, discussion, support, and activities •Care recipients welcome to attend with their caregiver •For more information, please contact VBFCSS at 780-3364024 Brought to you in partnership

by Viking/Beaver FCSS, Government of Canada, and The Town of Viking tfnc

Swath Grazing, Green Feed, Silage, Oats & Barley variety seed available.

Call Bill at 780-764-3966 ________________________ Anybody who is still wanting any kind of trees, such as fruit trees, fruit bushes, willows, poplars from Brian’s U-pick Berries, Fruits, and Veggies, the sale has been extended from Feb. 23 to March 25.

Downpayment is required for all orders, due by March 25.

All orders will be done on site at Brian’s U-pick - 45529 RR172.

4 miles east of Bawlf on Hwy 13, 1. 5 miles North on Range Road 172 Call Brian for appointments at 780-678-0053.

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Registered Red & Black Angus bulls for sale. Call 780-986-9088 ________________________ Coming 2 year old registered Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls for sale. Call Drew, with MacDonell Farms for info, pictures and videos. 780-6862716 HELP WANTED WANTED HELP Looking for part-time help weekends and holidays from noon to 8pm. Drop off resume at the Tofield Car, RV & Truck Wash, located at 4927 51 Ave, or call 780.913.5318. ________________________ StraightVac Services Ltd is hiring - OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR for our new Lamont Location. Requirements: Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel, Strong daily communication with Manager, Dispatch, Office Personnel & Drivers, Data Entry & Filing, Customer Service, must work well with others. Full Time Employment. StraightVac Services offers competitive wages and paid benefits.

Email resume to operationsmanager@ straightvac.ca. ________________________ JP’s Country Daycare in Daysland is hiring for a part time ECE worker, 2 days a week to start and casual ECE workers. Email resume to jpcountrydaycare@gmail.com 09/11p ________________________ StraightVac Services Ltd is hiring - HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND TRAILER MECHANICS for our new Lamont Location.

Requirements: CVIP License Preferred, Knowledge of Super B Oil Trailers and Heavy Trucks, Work Order Entry, Customer Service, Must work well with others.

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Peace Officer hangs out to read with kids at the Tofield Library such as her age or breed.

Meanwhile, Baxter said Regehr read a book to the children called ‘Pete the Cat: Secret Agent’. She said the kids had a lot of questions for Regehr when she finished reading.

“It was mostly about Raven,” she said adding that some of the children’s questions were very candid ones about her job. “There’s always one or two that would ask if she ever had to shoot a gun and if she ever did anything scary.

They’re so cute.”

Baxter said she would definitely entertain having Regehr come back to read again.

“We partnered with FCSS (Family and Community Support Services) last year and did a craft day with the RCMP. It’s just nice to do on a regular basis

Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Seventeen children gathered at the Tofield Municipal Library on Mar. 6 to hear a special book reading by Peace Officer Chelaine Regehr, from Vegreville, with her personal dog, Raven.

Library Manager Sydney Baxter said Regehr, along with Raven, previously read at a local school literacy day which gave her the idea.

“We had heard that she went to the school and we thought that would be awesome, so we asked her if she would come,” said Baxter. “She likes to use Raven as an ice breaker to make people more comfortable.”

Regehr could not be reached for comment or questions on Raven

that helps the kids to humanize the RCMP and Peace Officers that protect us,” she said. “(This way) they are not so intimidated by them.

They get to laugh and hang out with them and it makes them more approachable.”

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Digital skills classes to be offered by CALP in Ryley Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Beaver County Community Adult Learning Program (CALP) is offering six weeks of digital skills classes at the Ryley Community Centre, starting Wednesday, March 20. Adult Learning Program Assistant Michelle Peterson says there are 10 spots total, with four remaining spots available.

“I have room for a few more. I have spaces for up to 10 people and I have six registered already. The classes are offered for six weeks, but it

is a drop-in class, at $2 per session,” she said.

Material covered in the course includes basic skills in navigating technological devices, as well as social media, email, video chat, and online safety.

“It will be covering the foundational skills. People can attend with their phone, tablet, or laptop.

We've found that Internet safety is a topic that people want more information about. Settings are also a big thing, how to customize your phone so that it really works for you, including font size

and ring tones. We’ll cover how to set reminders, how to delete an email, how to clean up memory, those sorts of things. Especially with our aging population, there's so many new advances in technology, so we’re offering additional support,” Peterson said.

“Many services are going online, like online health records and banking. Reducing barriers for all adults in our communities by gaining digital skills is huge, because sometimes our younger children move out and are not at our beck and

call to help us with some of these things anymore. I think it's going to get more important as time goes on. I anticipate that digital skills will definitely remain a strong vein in the adult learning program in our county,” said Peterson.

The classes will be customized to cover participant’s specific questions, and help teach what they want to learn.

“In a group scenario we start out with asking what they are looking to get out of the classes and then we tailor the information based on that. We

ask them to bring questions for each class. They have a little bit of digging to do for themselves, to determine what they want to learn. Then we can really try and touch on as many of those things we can in the two hours that we have,” she said.

Peterson said if participants in the class are complete beginners in regards to technology, the course will start by learning how to turn the device on, how to scroll, double click, and move from screen to screen.

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ple as those things.

Learning what all the buttons do,” she said.

Classes will run on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ryley Community Centre from March 20 to April 24. Those who are interested can call the CALP office for more information or to register.

“If people need some additional support, we can transition them into another class, maybe we would continue our class on, or we will offer them one-on-one tutoring support as needed,” Peterson said.

During Women’s History Month reflect on Alberta’s ‘Famous Five’ Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter

March 2024 is Women’s History Month, and no celebration of women and history could be complete without mentioning Alberta’s Famous Five.

The Alberta Five are Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, and Irene Parlby.

On Aug. 27, 1927, not even a hundred years past, they petitioned the federal government of Canada with regards to the issue of the eligibility of women to be senators. They argued their case before the Supreme Court of Canada.

In short, their petition was the foundation of the now infamous ‘Persons Case.’

While most Canadian women already had the right to vote federally at the time, and provincially,

except in Quebec, this case is known as the start of a view of true equality between men and women.

The question before the court was whether the word ‘Persons’ in the British North America Act of 1967 included female persons.

In 1928, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that women were not, in fact, qualified ‘persons’ within the meaning of the BNA. The Alberta five appealed that ruling. Their appeal failed, initially, but in Oct. 1929, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council overruled the Supreme Court, and held “that women were qualified persons and eligible to be appointed to the Senate.”

There is a Foundation now in their names, called the Famous 5 Foundation.

It says, “These five Al-

bertan women were drawn together by the tides of history and a shared idealism.

“Each was a true leader in her own right: one a police magistrate, another a legal expert who founded the National Council for Women, and three served as Members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

And they did all this before they were even fully defined as ‘persons’ under Canadian and British Law. “Separately, these five women were champions of the rights and welfare of women and children.

“They worked hard and courageously in the face of the prejudices and resistance of the day.

“Together, they formed an unstoppable force that changed the world for women in Canada and in all Commonwealth countries.”

Just four months after the judgement overruling

the Supreme Court, Canada’s first female senator was appointed, Cairine Wilson.

According to the Famous 5 Foundation, “None of the Famous 5 became Senators but... they are smiling be-

cause currently, our Senate is gender equal.”

Henriette Muir Edwards said, in 1929, “This decision marks the abolition of sex in politics.... Personally I do not care whether or not women ever sit in the

Senate, but we fought for the privilege for them to do so.

“We sought to establish the personal individuality of women and this decision is the announcement of our victory.”

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Kacie Thorson, 12, performed as a guest skater from Beaumont Skating Club

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Ryley Legion announces poster winners Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The Ryley Remembrance Day poster and poem winners were announced and received their certificates at the Ryley School on Thursday, February 29.

Acheiving tops spots for the colour poster in the primary category (Grades 1, 2, 3) were first, Katherine Laxton, second Cash Jober, and third Samuel Boettger.

Winning first place in the black and white primary category was Kiran Emmanuel.

Winning first place and also receiving second place at the district level in the colour poster junior category (Grades 4, 5, 6) was Rhea Gunderson. Second place went to Elise Boettger, and third to Shanalee Campbell.

Black and white poster winners in the junior category went to Alyson Freeman for first, Brielle Cameron for second, and Sadie Schiewe for third.

In the colour poster intermediate category (Grades 7, 8, 9), first place went to Jack Pardon-Ogonoski, and second to Isaac Boettger.

First place for black and white poster in the intermediate category went to Brycen Hofer.

First place in the poem junior category was awarded to Janaya Tensen, who also received first place at the district level. Second

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