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Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Vol. 47, No. 11

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Grocery Giveaway winner takes home almost $500 in goods

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ADRIAN BOADWAY Dodi Rozmahel was this year’s winner of the Great Grocery Giveway contest at Viking AG Foods, taking home $492.07 worth of groceries. She was given a shopping cart and 50 seconds to cruise the aisles as quickly as possible taking desired items off the shelves to a maximum of $500. The fun event took place on Wednesday, March 6, with Dodi being chosen at random from all online ballots to the store and entered from pins over the course of the Great Grocery Giveaway Contest timeline. Draws were done for each AG Food in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Viking AG Management and employees gather for a photo with Dodi Rozmahel and her husband Brian. From left to right: Angela Boadway, Amy Lee, Jisub Sim (manager), Jena Sim, baby Iyeon Sim, Brian and Dodi Rozmahel, Seon Woo Kim , Jiyun Kim, and Seyeon Sim (manager).

Bylaw enforcement issues addressed in Viking Patricia Harcourt Editor

Bylaw enforcement issues continued to predominate in the Town of Viking, including the land transfer of one abandoned property on main street to the town.

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Doug Lefsrud stated in his report to council Feb. 21 that he contin-

ues “working with administration, public works, the bylaw officer, Alberta Health Services health inspector and RCMP regarding ongoing community infraction issues and unsightly property.”

Mayor Jamie Buttner expressed concern over “continuous repeat offenders,” regarding property issues that take up a lot of administration and staff time.

“A big concern of mine,” he said, concerned the aggression of some people coming to the town office

on these issues.

“Where will it stop, it could escalate,” he said. “We need to nip it in the bud.”

Bylaw enforcement officer Wayne Nyback reported “continuous dealings with abandoned buildings under the Municipal Government Act,” or MGA. He dealt with 12 bylaw issues in January including three dog at large complaints, and three barking dog Continued on Page 7

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Viking to hold public hearing on seasonal RCMP warn seat belts must be worn filter water pumping bylaw Patricia Harcourt Editor

Viking Council passed first and second readings on a bylaw to provide the area with seasonal filtered water pumped from the town’s old reservoirs.

If eventually it gets third and final reading, Bylaw No. 2024-725 would regulate the supply and use of raw filtered non-potable water on a seasonal basis for agricultural uses.

It would mean producers would have access to the water needed for their crops and livestock.

But this would also allow for potable, or drinking, water to be kept for residential or household uses at a time when the possibility of drought is threatening the water supply.

The bylaw’s public hearing will take place on Monday, March 18 at council chambers upstairs in the Viking Carena Complex. It will start at 5 p.m. prior to the

5:30 p.m. town council meeting that will be held in the same location.

The proposed bylaw can be reviewed at the town office in person, or on the Town of Viking’s website.

Meanwhile, the Feb. 21 town council meeting included consideration of a proposed letter to Environment Minister Rebecca Schultz.

The letter was eventually passed following a closed session of council.

Schultz had earlier sent a letter to municipalities in December regarding drought conditions expected to happen in 2024.

The town’s letter in reply explains that the Town of Viking has over the years kept its reservoir infrastructure system intact even after joining a Highway 14 waterline that was initiated from Tofield to Viking during the 1999 drought.

The letter told the minister of the town’s plans to use the untreated water from the reservoirs

to provide non potable water for agricultural uses, and take the stress off the potable water supply needed for residential and other uses.

The new pumping station for this non potable water source is expected to be up and running by April of this year.

The letter had two issues for the minister to consider. One concerned the issue of a water license for the pumping of untreated water from the reservoir. CAO Doug Lefsrud has since learned that the town’s original water license for operating the reservoirs in the 1980s included the right to sell water already.

“So it really is good news,” he said.

The second issue was the financing of the project. Lefsrud said there is “a sense of urgency” to put this untreated water depot into place quickly due to the possibility of drought.

This “has created the question of how this proj-

ect will be funded,” states the Viking letter, asking: “Are there any provincial grants to assist in covering the cost of this project?”

Lefsrud said the financial concerns have been alleviated with the announcement by Schultz last week that $125 million will be made available to municipalities over the next five years for such projects as Viking’s non potable water project.

In her March 4 announcement, Schultz stated: “The new Drought and Flood Protection Program would help communities across the province build the practical infrastructure they need to help protect people’s homes and keep businesses going, regardless of the weather.”

“We’re very optimistic we will be eligible,” said Lefsrud.

or a ticket is likely Patricia Harcourt Editor

Spring is on the way and this usually signals the urge for drivers to hit the open road in pursuit of a driving experience.

But Alberta RCMP is also signalling that their members will be on the lookout for drivers taking that freedom a little too far - by not wearing their seat belt.

Motorists are being reminded to “click it or (get a) ticket,” when it comes to clicking their seat belts into place before driving.

“The first thing you do when getting into a vehicle should always be buckling yourself and others,” said Sgt. Darrin Turnbull of Alberta RCMP Traffic. “Motorists are responsible for ensuring both themselves and passengers under the age of 16 years old are using

proper occupant restraints.”

Turnbull pointed out that not wearing a seat belt can result in a fine of $162, but could also cost a person their life.

“While airbags offer protection in collisions, they are designed to supplement the safety features provided by seatbelts,” he said.

In other words, seatbelts protect a person in a motor vehicle collision, and can significantly reduce the risk of serious injury.

It can also be the difference between life and death during a collision.

In an effort to promote this message, Alberta RCMP will be ramping up the message in the near future of the importance of using these restraints.

Last year, 4,401 seatbelt Continued on Page 15

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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?

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WORD ON THE STREET Hunting cabin broken into with items stolen Barb Chrystian 780-385-0631 During the early morning hour on March 4, police were advised of a theft at a business in Bruce. Police are continuing to follow up on this incident.

That afternoon, police received a complaint of a disturbance taking place at a residence west of Viking. The situation was mediated by the family which later advised police they were not required to attend.

On March 5, police received a request for assistance from police in Golden, BC, to warn an individual of information they had become aware of regarding threats to harm him. Police contacted the person in question and relayed the information. This matter is still under investigation.

On March 6, police received a complaint of a possible break and enter in progress at a residence in Viking.

Police spoke with the complainant who advised he could hear sounds in his basement but had since checked and found no one in his basement.

Police attended the residence and the complainant assured them there was no one in the home and their presence was not required.

Also that morning, police were advised of a break and enter at a rural property that had occurred sometime over the past month.

The complainant advised culprits had broken into a hunting cabin and stolen a TV and sound bar as well as fuel from a tractor on the property. Police have no suspects at this time.

That evening, police received a call from the Crisis Line advising they were speaking with a youth in Viking

and they were concerned for her wellbeing. Police spoke with the youth and her parent and it was determined the youth was fine and there was no need for police involvement.

On March 7, police received a complaint of trespassing at a property in Viking. The complainant advised two people had attended a shop she is renting and attempted to evict them.

She advised the people had walked into the shop without permission and were refusing to leave. Police attended and mediated the situation and warned the persons in question about following the proper procedures under the Landlord and Tenant Act or they could face charges as well as delay the eviction process.

That evening, police received a complaint of an aggressive dog in Viking.

The complainant advised he had heard second hand that someone was walking an aggressive dog and he believed that the dog in question was supposed to have been put down months ago.

Police advised the complainant that this was a municipal by-law issue and not a police matter.

On March 8, police received a complaint of two persons who appeared to be sleeping in a vehicle parked at an intersection southwest of Viking. When police arrived on scene, they saw one male walking around the vehicle and another male awake in the passenger’s seat. Police spoke with them and they advised their vehicle had broken down and they were currently waiting for a friend to pick them up.

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morning hours on March 9, police were advised of an alarm at a business in Kinsella. Police are continuing to follow up on this incident.

That afternoon, police received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 14. Police located the vehicle in question in Viking and initiated a traffic stop.

The driver displayed no signs of impairment

and stated she was having some medical issues. Police issued a warning to the driver and followed her to her residence.

On March 10, police received a complaint of a dispute taking place between a real estate agent and a tenant at a rental property. Police attended and mediated the situation and had no grounds to pursue any charges.

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Alberta Veterinary Medical Viking wants more options for land use bylaw review Assoc. honours MLA Jackie Lovely during spring AGM Patricia Harcourt Editor

Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter

The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) held its Annual General Meeting this month, inviting Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely to bring remarks at the Association’s Member Recognition Banquet, hosted in Calgary.

The ABVMA issued a statement thanking Lovely afterwards, saying, “The association is grateful for MLA Lovely’s dedication and strong advocacy to help address issues in the veterinary profession.

“Having grown up on a farm in rural Saskatchewan, MLA Lovely understands the importance of the veterinary team to animal care and livestock production and she has been committed to helping us address the workforce shortage.

“MLA Lovely was instrumental in obtaining historic funding in Budget 2022 for post-secondary program expansion that increases both the number of veterinarian seats at UCVM and expanded animal health technologist programs in Alberta’s colleges.

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“Her Private Member’s Bill supporting expansion of UCVM and her Member Statements supporting veterinary medicine have been game changers.

“She is a strong voice for security of food supply and sustainable veterinary services in her Camrose constituency.

“ABVMA thanks MLA Jackie Lovely for her diligent work with us. We look forward to working with MLA Lovely and the Alberta government as we continue our collaborative work to address issues facing the profession.”

Viking Council tabled a decision on reviewing and amending the town’s land use bylaw pending further information.

Administration’s recommendation was for council to work with Municipal Planning Services to update Land Use Bylaw No. 2012-640.

“Administration has identified issues and gaps in the bylaw which do not address current residential and commercial development inquiries,” said the town’s Chief Administrative Officer Doug Lefsrud. Examples of things that are not in the current bylaw are tiny house developments, solar panel placement and wind power generation placement on property.

How administration should address inquiries about building or plac-

ing these kinds of developments is not outlined in the bylaw at this time to provide guidance.

“Due to the age of the bylaw, evolving technologies and development trends, it feels the time is right for a review and update,” stated CAO Lefsrud.

However, council said it needed more information before proceeding.

Councillor Dana Ewashko suggested using the Town of Killam’s bylaw as a template in a bid to needing a consultant at all.

“I would rather have this (bylaw) reflect our

community, our values,” said the CAO. Council questioned the need for a revamped bylaw to include these three new kinds of development.

Mayor Jamie Buttner wanted more investigation before proceeding with the bylaw review.

“If administration is in a tight spot, you can come to council. We’re there to support you,” he said.

Council will revisit the matter at the next council meeting after receiving information from administration on options for a consultant.

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Irma U13 Aces down Hughenden Jets in playoff action Taylen Place got the win in goal, making 32 saves.

Also on Saturday in Lamont, Gas Kings lost a 4-2 game against Redwater.

Taylor Docksteader and Stetson Shepley scored; while Peyton Bird, Kaelen Hakes, and Matthew Lampitt got assists.

Irma U13 Aces beat Hughenden in a best of three playoff series. On Thursday, Aces won at home 7-5 scoring two late goals to break a tie and get the win. Parker Leskow and Kohlten Anquist (2g 1a) both had 3-point games while Keetley Gulbraa collected three assists. Other scorers were; Gauge Petersen (2g), Trey Gulbraa (1g), Lex Anderson (1a), Knox Smith (1a), and Matthias Beer (1a). Hayden Smith stopped 37 shots for the win. On Saturday at Hughenden, Aces were down 5-3 but came back to tie the game and force overtime when Gauge Petersen (2g 1a) scored the series winner. Also scoring were; Knox Smith (1g 2a), Trey Gulbraa (2g), and Parker Leskow (1g).

Assists went to; Matthias Beer, Kohlten Anquist, Keetley Gulbraa and Levi Larson. Hayden Smith got the win.

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Irma U11 Female Aces participated in a four game playoff series at Vermilion over the weekend, losing the first three games and then beating the host team 4-3 on Sunday. Aces jumped in front 2-0 after one, but Vermilion tied the contest by the end of the middle period.

Vermilion got the lead 3:55 into the third frame but Irma tied the game with 9:48 remaining. The game went into overtime, and Harper Jackson scored the winner with only 22 seconds remaining in the first OT period for Irma. The goal was Harper’s third of the game.

Abby Larson scored the other Aces goal, and Jillian Jones collected two assists.

Irma U13 Female Aces were at Glendon for a playoff series over the weekend. Aces won its first three games and then played Fort McMurray in Sunday’s final. Irma beat Fort Mac on Saturday 8-4.

In the final, Fort opened the scoring in the first with Irma tying it up 1-1.

In the second, Fort scored again and Irma tied it up.

Only 4:00 into the third Fort McMurray scored to make it 3-2 but Aces couldn’t get the tying goal this time. Scoring over the weekend for Irma were; Runa Erickson (9g 5a), Cadence Hollar (5g 1a), Brynn Newton (2g 3a), Madelynn Challborn (2g 2a), Eldlynn Newton (1g 4g), Tayva Fenton (1g 1a), Bobbi Lynn Fleming (2g 1a), Tatum Hollar (1g), Georgia Jackson (2a), Reese Clark (1a), Sydney Paterson (2a), and Shila Crawford (1g 3a). Kenzie Byrne got three wins.

Irma U15 Female Aces dropped their first playoff game at Lakeland on Sunday 4-2. The game was tied 2-2 after two with Irma tying the con-

test twice before Lakeland added two in the final frame. Rhyan Fraser and Ella Gulbraa scored the Irma goals. Assists went to; Jemma Gulbraa and Charlie Broadhead.

Irma U11 Aces (17-11-2) dropped two games over the weekend.

On Saturday at Bonnyville, Aces dropped an 8-1 game and Jeremiah Beer scored the lone goal. On Sunday at Irma, the home team was beaten 10-6 by Cold Lake. The teams exchanged goals in the first frame before CL took over. Jeremiah Beer scored a hat trick. Other scorers were; Macoy Tomlinson, Anson Banks, and Ryder Clark. Assists went to; Calder Oracheski and Rhett Pfisterer.

Viking U11 (13-13-3) dropped a 6-2 playoff game on Friday against Redwater at Lamont Arena. Matthew Limpitt and Stetson Shepley scored. Assists went to; Peyton Bird and Emily Amundson. On Saturday, Viking downed Elk Island 3-2 at Lamont. The game was tied 2-2 after two when Taylor Docksteader connected for the third period winner. It was Taylor’s second goal of the game.

Matthew Limpitt also scored.

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Bylaw Enforcement Continued from Cover

complaints. Two people were given verbal warnings about parking left of centre on the street.

But regarding property, there was other action including two commercial building inspection issues which required the sending of compliance letters by registered mail to the owners, which is done under the Municipal Government Act. A compliance letter was also sent regarding a property deemed to be a nuisance, and a health inspector attended a fourth property for the same reason.

This recent large amount of work by the town and staff referred to earlier by the mayor at council has resulted in the owner of one derelict property surrendering the land voluntarily to the town.

Viking Council passed a motion allowing for this voluntary

transfer of land on Viking’s main street to the possession of the Town of Viking.

Council agreed that administration should work with Tax Services to enable the transfer of this specific property through the “voluntary land transfer process.”

The property owner of 5118-50 Street was sent a compliance letter after the bylaw officer completed a building inspection last October.

The legal description was Lot 4 Block 6 Plan 2274W. “As a result, an order to remedy a dangerous and unsightly property was issued pursuant to sections 545 and 546 of the Municipal Government Act,” stated Lefsrud, in his report.

Lefsrud said the owner indicated he had “no plans to improve the building for any future development and will not spend any additional money.

“He would just as soon walk away from the building with no strings attached.”

Tax Services manages delinquent property on behalf of the town for tax recovery purposes.

The service will manage a land transfer agreement for the town to accept the land “with no money exchange,” said Lefsrud.

“Once the transfer is complete, the Town of Viking would have control of the property and would make the required decision on its future,” he said.

Councillor Dana Ewashko made the motion to carry out the voluntary land transfer agreement with the owner, stating that he believed “it should be done.”

The motion was carried. There have been no statements made on what the town might plan for the use of the property.

In a Feb. 12 communication to CAO Lefsrud, Nyback indicated that the building would have to be torn down due to its being abandoned and old with “excess amounts of black mould.”

Town of Viking NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RAW FILTERED NON-POTABLE WATER SERVICES BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2024-725 TAKE NOTICE that Pursuant to Section 7 of the Municipal Government Act of Alberta. 7. Specific to (F) services provided by or on behalf of the municipality.

Municipal Council of the Town of Viking, in the Province of Alberta considers it desirable to pass a bylaw to regulate the provisions of the supply and use of raw filtered non-potable water, seasonally, specific for agriculture use.

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Town of Viking Viking/Beaver FCSS Viking Community Wellness Society Wainwright Assessment Group Ltd. Nutec Electro Tel Viking RCMP ByLaw Officer The Inspections Group Beaver Emergency Services Commission Beaver County Victims Services

A copy of this proposed Bylaw may be reviewed and inspected by the public at the Town of Viking Office during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Or the Town of Viking Website.

Written submissions must be submitted to the CAO by 4:00PM, Thursday, March 7th, 2024.

At 5:00 P.M. on Monday, March 18th, 2024, The Town of Viking Council has called a Public Hearing to be held in the Town Council Chambers, Louis Sutter Room, Viking Carena Complex, Viking, Alberta. At which time objections or comments regarding the proposed bylaw may be given and received.

Doug Lefsrud, CAO Town of Viking Box 369, Viking, AB. T0B 4N0 Dated at Viking, AB this 1st day of March 2024.

www.viking.ca For more information contact the Town of Viking at 780-336-3466 or info.account@viking.ca

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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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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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«0 ç È n ! n ! Á0«0«ّ áƺٔȸƺ Ȓȇ Ɏǝƺ ǼȒȒǸȒɖɎ ǔȒȸ Ə ȸƺǼǣƏƫǼƺ ƬƏɎƺȸƺȸ ɎȒ ȵȸȒɮǣƳƺ ǼǣǕǝɎ ǼɖȇƬǝ ƏȇƳ ƳƺɀɀƺȸɎ ǔȒȸ Ə ǕȸȒɖȵ Ȓǔ ‫ ה‬ƏɎ Ɏǝƺ !ȒɖȇɎɵ ȒǔǔǣƬƺ Ȓȇ Ə ȅȒȇɎǝǼɵ ƫƏɀǣɀً ɎɵȵǣƬƏǼǼɵ ƺɮƺȸɵ ‫ב‬ȸƳ áƺƳȇƺɀƳƏɵِ Xǔ ɵȒɖ ȵȸǣƳƺ ɵȒɖȸɀƺǼǔ Ȓȇ ƳƺǼǣƬǣȒɖɀً ȷɖƏǼǣɎɵ ǔƏȸƺ ƏȇƳ ƳƺȵƺȇƳƏƫǼƺ ɀƺȸɮǣƬƺً ɯƺٔƳ ǼȒɮƺ ɎȒ ǝƺƏȸ ǔȸȒȅ ɵȒɖٍ XȇɎƺȸƺɀɎƺƳ ȵƏȸɎǣƺɀً ȵǼƺƏɀƺ ȸƺƏƬǝ ȒɖɎ ɎȒ (ƺǼƏɵȇƏ kȒƬǝ ǔȒȸ ȅȒȸƺ ƳƺɎƏǣǼɀ ƏɎ ƳǸȒƬǝ۬ƫƺƏɮƺȸِƏƫِƬƏ Ȓȸ ‫׎בובٮבההٮ׎זו‬

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4 - Beaver County Chronicle, March 13, 2024

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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Viking Council discusses ice Special meeting to swear-in new councillor rental fees Patricia Harcourt Editor A reconsidering of ice rental fees for use of ice time at the Viking Carena Complex was tabled Feb. 21 after discussion by town council did not yield a result.

Mayor Jamie Buttner asked Chief Administrative Officer Doug Lefsrud if “we’re selling our ice at fair market value?”

CAO Lefsrud referred him to the examples provided of what communities in neighbouring jurisdictions were charging for ice rentals.

“This is the nicest facility between Lloydminster to Sherwood Park,” said Councillor Dana Ewashko, in reference to the Carena Complex.

“The rental fees should reflect that,” he said.

And Buttner brought up the increased costs for utilities and staffing the facility.

“Everything is going up, the fees have been low for quite some time,” he said.

CAO Lefsrud said the decision was for council to make, and if approved a bylaw would have to be put in place.

The proposed new rental rates gave different rates to local and nonlocal teams. Buttner wanted to know if the Red Wings team was considered local or non-local in nature as this would affect how much they paid to use the ice.

“There are also other teams with Viking players,” said CAO, asking: “Are they also local?”

Buttner did point out that the Red Wings’ name is changing to the Viking

Wings.

He said the team practices at the Carena and “are in transition from the old name to the new name (of) Viking.”

As well, “The team was tied to the Red Wings (in Camrose) last year, but always this was their home,” he said.

Deputy Mayor Cindy Lefsrud wondered if the team should then be considered in the same bracket as Viking Minor Hockey in that case.

“We’re in the driver’s seat here, what we say goes,” Ewashko then reminded council.

“Then we’re tabling this one, too,” repled DM Lefsrud.

CAO Lefsrud said the councillors were provided information to consider and the matter would be taken up again at the March meeting.

Office relocation and utilities on agenda for closed session Patricia Harcourt Editor

Judy Acres will become Viking’s latest town councillor at a special swearing-in ceremony to be held Wednesday, March 13.

The ceremony will take place during a special council meeting at 11 a.m. in the Louis Sutter Meeting Room, also known as council chambers, on the second floor of the Viking Carena Complex.

Acres will take her place as the fifth member of council, replacing the outgoing Clint nearing who resigned

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in December. Acres did not run in the last municipal election but sat for three terms on council previous to that.

But she felt that she must put her name in for nomination this time around, particularly if nobody else applied. As it turns out she was the only applicant and won by acclamation. She has agreed to serve out the existing council term only.

Another municipal election will be held in the fall of 2025.

After the swearing-in, council plans to deal with some “housekeep-

ing items,” but then will go into closed session to discuss the relocation of the town office and Utilities Bylaw 2020-697.

The issue of the town office potentially relocating to downtown Viking to provide more space for the staff and easier access for residents had stalled last fall.

The Viking Municipal Library, currently also in the Carena building, has requested that the library go to some other location along with the town’s administrative offices, should there be a move downtown.

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AHS says screening for colorectal cancer saves lives March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. If you’re 50 to 74 years of age, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding you to get screened for colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in Alberta.

Most cases of colorectal cancer are in people aged 50 and older with no family history.

Getting screened is easy with the Fecal Immunochemical Test, or FIT, that you can perform at home. It enables the lab to identify blood in your stool (poop) that you can’t see on your own. If blood is found, you will need a colonoscopy to make sure the blood isn’t caused by cancer.

There are two easy ways to get your free FIT kit in Alberta.

Choose what works best for you.

Option 1: Talk to your doctor or regular healthcare provider who will give you a form that you take to the lab to pick up your FIT kit.

Option 2: Order your FIT kit online at screeningforlife.ca or call AHS Screening Programs toll-free at 1866-727-3926. Your FIT kit will be mailed to you.

Once you complete your FIT, drop it off at the lab closest to you for testing. You’ll receive your results in the mail within a few weeks or your healthcare provider will contact you if your results are abnormal.

Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions about your results or any next steps.

If you do not have a healthcare provider, such as a family doctor or nurse practitioner, visit Alberta Find a Doctor at

Viking Council plans open house for public Patricia Harcourt Editor

In an effort to provide more information and understanding about town issues and council decisions, Viking Council is holding an open house at the Viking Seniors Centre.

Everyone is welcome to attend to discuss town issues, and also meet with other groups that will be there to meet and greet with the public.

The event will take place on Wednesday, March 20, starting at 6:30 p.m. As well as

the town council, also participating will be Viking/Beaver FCSS, Viking Community Wellness Society, W a i n w r i g h t Assessment Group Ltd., Nutec Electro Tel, Viking RCMP, Bylaw officer, The Inspection Group, Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC), and Beaver County Victim Services.

“Viking Town Council invites you to meet with your council members and these groups who support your community,” said Chief Administrative Officer Doug Lefsrud.

www.albertafindadoctor.ca or call Health Link at 811.

Having regular colorectal cancer screening can prevent and detect cancer at its early stages when

treatment is more effective. Ninety per cent of cases can be treated successfully when the cancer is found early.

Screening is for people who do not have

symptoms. You should get screened, even if you feel healthy.

Risk factors, such as personal or family history, may mean you should start screening before age 50.

If you have symptoms of colorectal cancer, whatever your age, talk to your healthcare provider right away.

Visit screeningforlife.ca for more information.

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Woman charged Alberta newspapers receive good news on EPR from Minister after man found dead in Vermilion River County residence Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter

A woman was charged with manslaughter after police discovered a man shot to death last week i a Vermilion River County residence.

Vermilion RCMP received a weapons complaint at 1:57 a.m. on March 9. The complaint came from a rural residence in Vermilion River County.

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased person who was later identified as Edward Hubert Beharrell, 47, of Edmonton.

Police arrested the other occupant of the home, “based on the im-

mediate suspicious nature of the death,” according to a later press release.

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit was deployed and has taken charge of the investigation.

Edmonton resident Cherry Skrenkowich, 62, has subsequently been charged with committing manslaughter using a firearm.

Skrenkowich was taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody. She was due to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Lloydminster on March 12.

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When representatives from the AWNA met with the Minister last September, they shared some important information about the business environment for newspapers, including the fact that newspapers are a product, not packaging, and therefore should be exempt from any fees as-

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Schultz advised this month that she intends to exempt Alberta-produced newspapers from EPR financial obligations, which “may include future amendments to the EPS Regulation,” the AWNA announced.

“Newspapers are a successful recycling product and serve an important societal function. I hear your concerns about how EPR could negatively affect your members and understand newspapers

face many challenges, including revenue, online platforms, inflationary pressures, and lack of a solid digital-only model to provide general news in most Alberta communities.

“I also appreciate the efforts of Alberta’s newspaper industry to support positive environmental outcomes by light-weighting paper and printing only the number of pages and copies needed for each edition,” the Minister added in a communication to AWNA. She advised that the

Environment ministry will continue collaborating with its partners to make certain Alberta’s new EPR system is well designed.

The AWNA notes that other provinces, including Ontario, have also exempted newspapers from their EPR programs.

Some other provinces, such as BC and Saskatchewan, have yet to grant exemptions to newspapers, the organization says.

The AWNA reports that industry levies could reach as high as $4 million this year in BC alone.

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FEATURED PROPERTIES FOR SALE LAMONT COUNTY

IRMA NEWS

IRMA NEWS

By Marjorie Lawson

Our community was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Allan (Morgan) Jones on March 3. A large crowd attended

his celebration of life on Saturday at the Irma School.

We extend our sympathy to his family and friends. He will be missed by many.

The Irma Aces lost game five in their series against Stettler bringing their season to a close.

We extend get well wishes to Bill Holt who suffered a head injury after a fall.

Mike and Debby Soucy spent the weekend in Vancouver vis-

iting Carson and Shyla and daughters and taking in some hockey games.

The public library now has a radon test kit available for anyone to use. It can be signed out like other resources. Radon is a dangerous gas that may be damaging your home environment without your awareness.

Remember that Irma is hosting U13 provincial hockey on the March 21-24 weekend.

• 5119 - 48 Ave, 4712 - 51 St, 5121 - 48 Ave, & 5116 - 47 Ave Lamont AB. 5,800 sq ft shop on with additional 3 fenced lots across the back alley from the shop property. Shop was used for agricultural machinery repair. All properties must be bought together. Price $650,000 • W4-17-53-2-SE both halves Lamont County. 160 acres #2 soil 135 ± acres cultivated near Mundare. Price $640,000 • 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

TWO HILLS COUNTY RECREATION LAND • W4-12-55-27 NW 146 acres with 1/2-mile frontage on the North Saskatchewan River. HWY 29 and RR 123 50± acres of cultivation power at property Nicely treed lot for a building site.

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Price $350,000 PENDING

STRATHCONA COUNTY • 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

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• 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

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Unreserved Retirement Auction for Cliff's Trucking Opens on March 15th, 2024 & Closes on March 19th, 2024 Edmonton, Alberta Location: 7420 8th Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta

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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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