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Re-organized Ryley Council foregoes viability review Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Ryley Village Council confidently voted to forego a municipal viability review at a special council meeting Mar. 7 as offered by Alberta Municipal Affairs.

The offer was one of four options presented to the Village Council in the form of a letter from Municipal Affairs after each councillor met individually with senior members of Municipal Affairs Feb. 7.

Interim Chief Administrative Officer Julie Brownridge read a letter during the Mar. 7 council meeting that she wrote in response to the Minister’s offer, seeking council approval to send it, indicating that although the Village did not feel the need for a review, they did want to push forward for additional training.

“The need for an inspection has passed. We are proud that we have weathered the past 16 months, and have been merged to a point where the Village now has faith in council’s ability to govern and legislate better going forward.

“Most importantly Council feels that it has support from the community and that the Village Council is now going in the right direction,” Brownridge wrote.

“Minister, your first option to access advisory support and training from Municipal Affairs, by undertaking our ‘roles and responsibility work-

shop’ open to the public and conducted by ministry staff is something that we are eager to move forward on.”

According to the Province of Alberta’s website, a viability review helps municipalities determine their ability to continue as a municipality or develop a plan that leads to viability, whereas a municipal inspection is an investigation ordered by the Minister.

CAO Brownridge ended the letter by stating, “the council for the Village of Ryley is appreciative of your direct support in encouraging and allowing us to develop locally driven solutions and the maintenance of an autonomy without formal intervention from the Province.”

A date for the Roles and Responsibilities Workshop has not yet been decided but may take place in late April.

CAO Brownridge also brought forward to the council a copy of the Councillor’s Code Of Conduct to be acknowledged and signed by each councillor, which was unanimously agreed upon.

Meanwhile, 13 people filled the gallery seats to take in the meeting, where Mayor Brian Durcherer said councillors Nik Lee and Nola WoodHerrick were absent without authorization. He referenced section 174 (d) of the MGA (Municipal Governance Act) which listed the reasons a councillor can be disqualified, including unauthorized absence. It states that a

Ryley Mayor Brian Dercherer (L) Councillor Sheldon Reid, and Deputy Mayor Lyndie Nickel raise their hands in favour of signing a Councillor Code of Conduct JANA SEMENIUK PHOTO at the Mar. 7 special council meeting.

councillor can be disqualified if, ‘the councillor is absent from all regular council meetings held during any period of eight consecutive weeks, starting with the date that the first meeting is missed.’

Subsection 2 of the passage goes on to include reasons a councillor’s absence would not be grounds for disqualification, including being away on council business or if the absence was authorized by the council. The first regular meeting date Lee and Wood-Herrick missed without authorization was Feb. 21.

In addition to noting the meeting absences, Mayor Brian Durcherer, Deputy Mayor Lyndie Nickel and Councillor Sheldon Ried voted each other in to fill the absences left on

committee boards after councillor Nik Lee was barred from attending any meetings of the Highway 14 Water Commission, in addition to being suspended from representing Ryley at all council and intermunicipal committees, boards or commissions due to a breach of conduct until further notice.

A complaint was lodged against Lee by the Highway 14 Water Commission earlier this year accusing councillor Lee of improper and irregular action at meetings.

In a later interview, Mayor Durcherer said he has not heard from either Lee or Wood-Herrick with the exception of receiving requested emailed documents from Lee. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Mar. 27 at 6:45 p.m.

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Provincial budget means extra cash for Tofield John Mather Staff Reporter

Tofield will benefit from an increase in the amount of Municipal Sustainability Funding the Town will get following the provincial budget being released last week.

This will be the last year of the MSI program which has provided municipalities with both capital and operating funding for several years.

The budget allowed for an increase of $60 million in the MSI operating portion for 2023/24 for municipalities and Metis Settlements across Alberta, up from the $30 million previously allotted.

Tofield will receive $154,482 from the fund.

Half of the funding for operating expenses has been earmarked by the Town, Chief Administrative Officer Cindy Neufeld said.

She added it was used in the 2023 operating budget passed by council last week. However because of the provincial

budget there is still $77,241 which remains to be allocated.

“Part of it is allocated for a five-year capital plan update, a municipal finance plan, a strategic planning session and the digital marketing strategy,” she said.

“We also put some of the funding into the operation of the library and the summer program.

“I haven’t earmarked the other half yet for council approval.”

She said the money was earmarked for oneoffs so Neufeld said she liked to put the money towards what she calls “one-off” projects so if the money somehow got cancelled then the project just won’t proceed.

None of this money could be put towards capital projects, she added.

“If council put the money toward summer programs and the funding was to get cut off then council could make the decision whether to proceed with the programs from other funding sources or cancel them,”

she explained.

The provincial budget also allowed for an increase of $11 million for a total of $266 million in federal funding under the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF), formerly known as the gas tax.

Neufeld said it had been allocated in the recent budget.

Tofield’s share of that was $130,000 which she added had been allocated to projects such as the lagoon control panel, fairgrounds fencing, two playgrounds, and the solar lighting project.

Next year the MSI grant will be replaced by the Local Government Fiscal Framework.

Initially it will provide $722 million province wide for 2024/25 and $813 million province wide in 2025/26. After that it will be tied to provincial revenues with municipalities receiving a percentage of those.

Neufeld said she couldn’t make a comment yet on whether this would be a good change for the community or not, be-

cause she hadn’t yet seen the formula for how it would be doled out to the municipalities.

“What is the formula,” she questioned.

“I haven’t seen that yet so I don’t know if it will be more or less for Tofield.”

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Council Corner Tofield Council recommends the courtesy of picking up after pets Although the weather is still quite chilly, we know that spring is quickly approaching. And, we have become accustomed to the fact that Alberta weather can change quickly - as we have grown used to.

With warmer temperatures in mind, It may be prudent to be considering yard cleanup, once the snow melt is complete.

As each of you begin planning this process, a friendly reminder that all: leaves, grass, etc. must be bagged before placing into either roll outs or dumpsters. Also, large items (concrete, large pieces of wood, construction material) cannot be placed directly in the dumpster, and it cannot be placed beside.

Claystone Waste operators are not equipped to dump heavy loads,

nor can they physically get out to put these items in the truck or dumpster. There are transfer stations, one just outside Tofield, one in Lindbrook, and the Ryley landfill that can take these items.

In looking at Spring, our Peace Officer will transition from winter clean up and maintenance notices to looking to grass and yard maintenance. It is each of our duties to maintain our properties for ourselves, our neighbours, and the community on a whole. However,

until then, all property owners are still responsible for snow removal on their sidewalks.

Finally, with the transitioning season, it is still evident that many are not picking up after their pets on the walking trails and green spaces.

This has been brought forward numerous times from Mayor and Council. Quite honestly, this is disrespectful, unsanitary, and frankly disgusting.

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need to contend with these issues when using common grounds.

If you are caught not picking up after your pet, this is a finable offence. There are many pet waste stations located along the walking trails for those that have forgotten bags, therefore there should not be a reason to not clean up after your pet.

Please enjoy what is bound to be warmer weather ahead and an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

Respectfully submitted, Mayor and Council

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Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

March 8 was International Women’s Day. Wow. Not only a day set aside to celebrate women but one

that is worldwide. How wonderful!

But everything I’ve read has very little to do with me. I’m not CEO of a thriving company, or even a pop-up in a mall. I’m not an entrepreneur, designing ways to make the world a better place for future generations. I’m not a specialist in anything, teaching skills I’ve honed over the years to young women eager for leadership. I’m not running the family farm or feeding the poor

or mentoring teenagers recovering from abuse or drug addiction.

The only time I spent in colleges or universities was for sewing or creative writing classes. However, I should note that I nailed both. I didn’t learn to drive a car until after I was married and then it was only because I was tired of taking city buses to work and to the grocery store. I couldn’t balance a checkbook until then either; no one told me that replace-

ment money for each check written didn’t appear magically (who knew?).

But now I’m old enough to be considered a senior senior, have been married for over 50 years (all to the same man, can you imagine?) and had a hand in raising two sons who still ask my opinion occasionally and come to visit as long as I promise to feed them. The only problem is neither of them is a daughter to whom I can pass on

my love of quilting (I’ve tried). But I love them regardless. I was one of the local ‘library ladies’ for 20 – oops! It was actually only 19 years. So sue me. I started and led a local writer’s group that is still going even though I handed over leadership after 20 years. I’ve been secretary to our quilt guild since shortly after it began in 2003 and donate my quilts to charity efforts whenever I can.

Back in the ‘80s I suc-

cessfully published humour articles in many women’s magazines and I’ve been writing this column for so many years that I can’t remember ever not writing it.

So I think I’m where I’m meant to be and am celebrating this special day my way – sending ‘mushy’ mom/grandma texts to my sons and grandsons, hugging Hubby whether he likes it or not and having an extra cup of Chai Latte tea. You go, girl!

JOHN’S RANT

Councillor’s anthem request makes too much common sense for success You’ve got to hand it to Tofield councillor Harold Conquest.

Mr. Conquest doesn’t raise his voice and doesn’t rant or rave. When he speaks it is usually well measured and well thought out.

At a recent council meeting, he made a request that council write to Ottawa requesting a change of wording in our national anthem “O’Canada.”

And he had good reason for this.

At the National Basketball All star game Canadian Juno Award winner Jully Black, sang our national anthem because Toronto has an NBA team so "O’Canada" is sung at any games featuring players from the Toronto team.

But Black, in trying to get her moment of fame, or become a social media influencer or whatever passes

for activism these days, decided to purposely change a line in our anthem from “Our home and native land,” to “Our home on native land.”

“I sang the facts. We are walking, breathing, living, experiencing life on native land. On Indigenous land,” the singer told CBC. Well, I really don’t think that’s what her contract to sing the anthem called for but that’s a debate for another day.

Many will agree with Black, but others will support the original line.

Both are correct.

In Canada at one time it was native land. To many Canadians born and raised in the country we now geographically and politically call Canada, it is our native land as in our homeland.

And that’s what got Deputy Mayor Conquest

thinking.

In a rational way he thought maybe that the word “native” should be changed so it can’t be misinterpreted by the masses and used to make a political statement.

Conquest said for many Canadians this country is their chosen land.

He wanted to see the lyrics changed to “Our home on cherished land” or “Our home and cherished land.”

Either would take care of the interpretation of the word "native" which our politically correct, woke class see in the anthem and instead give it one plain and simple meaning.

Canada is a melting pot, home to many people from many different countries and cultures, all whom should be happy to be here.

Really was anyone ever forced to come to Canada?

No. Everyone, even the indigenous population chose this land. The indigenous people chose it when their forebears crossed the Alaskan/Russian land bridge to North America many millennia ago.

But the Conquest proposal will never see the light of day.

If council, who decided to hold off on making a decision on his request to a later date, were to send the request for a change to Ottawa do you think Trudeau and his gang would ever agree to this common sense change?

Hell no!

The Liberals can use this as a wedge issue to further promote their systematic racism theories.

“O’Canada” was originally written in French by

Sir Adolphe-Basilie Routhier and performed in 1880 for St. Jean Baptiste Day celebrations. At that time it was titled, “Chant National.”

Now, the lyrics have been changed many times over the years, but two copies of the original manuscript still remain in archives in Quebec.

The first English version was published in 1906 and sung by school children for the the future King George V when George Richardson translated two verses of the Routhier lyrics.

“Our home and native land,” first appears in the Weir version of the anthem written by Robert Stanley Weir to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City.

It has several lines which can be compared to today’s anthem.

Finally, “O’Canada” became our national anthem in 1980 after having been kicked around by various federal government’s since the early 1960s.

While the use of “native” and “God” in the anthem have been debated, the last change was to make the anthem gender neutral in 2016 from “All our sons command” to “All of us command.”

That senate debate took 18 months and still rankled the Conservative senators.

I like Councillor Conquest’s idea, but I really don’t think it would survive in Ottawa.

It comes from the West and it makes sense. Two things the Liberals and their NDP cohorts wouldn't tolerate.

JOHN MATHER

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The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - Page 5

RCMP Report Two attempted vehicle thefts in Tofield

On Feb. 27, Tofield RCMP received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle in a ditch on Hwy 626. Members made a patrol to the area and learnt that the owner had lost control of his vehicle and ended up in the ditch. Owner had it removed.

On Feb. 28, Tofield RCMP located a stolen quad on Moose Street in Beaver County. It was learnt that the quad was stolen from Leduc. Quad was returned to the owner.

On Feb. 28 at 12:52 p.m., Tofield RCMP responded to a call of a domestic disturbance in the community of Ryley. Police arrested involved male for assault and several other criminal code offences out of Edmonton. Male was remanded until his court appearance for March 16.

On Feb. 28 at 1:46 p.m., Tofield RCMP received a complaint of collision on Hwy 14 that involved a transport garbage truck side sweping the complainant vehicle while waiting to make a left-hand turn. Driver could not identify the truck. Collision report completed.

On Feb. 28 at 2:17 p.m., Tofield RCMP received a complaint of an erratic driver on Hwy 834. The driver of the involved vehicle is in his 50s with dark hair. Police were not able to attend this call as they were on another high priority call. Police called the involved driver who stated that his blood sugar level was very low. Consideration is given to have driver sent to the Driver Review Board to reassess his license privileges.

On Feb. 28 at 10:48 p.m., Tofield RCMP received a complaint of a drone on her property of Range Rd 163. The drone operator was approached by the complainant’s cousin. The drone operator stated that he was just flying his drone. He was identified as a male person, about 45 years old, wearing black clothing, driving a black Ford extended cab with a blue crane and flat deck.

On March 1 at 09:52 a.m., Tofield RCMP received a complaint of theft of mail from mail boxes located on Range Rd 184. A similar occurrence was reported to Fort Saskatchewan RCMP just north of complainant’s property. This matter is still under investigation.

On March 1 at 1:02 p.m., Tofield RCMP received a call of shoplifting at the Tofield Esso. It was learnt that the theft occurred two days earlier. The incident was captured on surveillance video. Involved persons were male and female in their 30s. Suspect vehicle is a Ford Fusion, white in colour. License plate #CDF3409. This matter is still under investigation.

On March 2 at 7 p.m., Tofield RCMP on patrol in Tofield conducted a traffic stop on a truck hauling a trailer with no license plate. Driver and passenger were identified. Driver was unable to provided any

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This matter is still under investigation.

On March 3 at 11:49 a.m., Tofield RCMP received a complaint of identity theft. Complainant stated that he was getting continuous phone calls to purchase gift cards. It appears that the caller had obtained the complainant’s personal information. This matter is still under investigation.

On March 3 at 5:06 p.m., Tofield RCMP received a complaint of erratic driving on Hwy 14 making unsafe passing. Vehicle is identified a Dodge Ram Truck ‘Rumble Bee’. License plate KIKSTRT. This matter is still under investigation.

On March 4 at 12:41 a.m., Tofield RCMP conducted a curfew check on a parolee in the community of Ryley. Police found a stolen vehicle out of Sherwood Park in the driveway. Vehicle was seized.

This matter is still under investigation.

On March 4, Tofield RCMP received a complaint of a large amount of stolen property located in the community of Ryley. This matter is still under investigation.

On March 5 at 12:05 a.m., Tofield RCMP received a call of erratic driving on Hwy 14 going east bound.

Police made patrol to the area but was not able to locate vehicle.

On March 6 at 10:42 a.m., Tofield RCMP responded to a call at the Tofield Hospital in regards to an aggressive patient. Police officer attend scene and was able to assist hospital staff with patient. No further problems.

On March 6 at 11:18 a.m., Tofield RCMP received a complaint of fraud. Complainant stated that he received notification from a Money Mart in Vancouver that he has not made payments on a loan that he obtained from them in May of 2022. Complainant stated that he was never in Vancouver and had not gotten a loan from Money Mart. This matter is still under investigation.

On March 7 at 9:38 a.m., Tofield RCMP received a complaint from the bottle plant in Holden of an abandoned trailer on their premises. Police made a patrol to the area and learnt that the trailer was stolen. Trailer was seized for further investigation.

On March 7 at 10:45 p.m., Tofield RCMP received a complaint of a male person at the ATB bank who was possibly intoxicated. Police made a patrol and found an elderly gentleman intoxicated sitting on

the floor of the ATB bank. The male person was taken to Hope Mission.

On March 8 at 5:04 a.m., Tofield RCMP received a complaint of an attempted theft of vehicle on 54th Ave in Tofield. Complainant stated that someone overnight tired to break into his truck. The complainant confronted the suspect however the suspect drove away. Suspect described as 5’10” skinny, wearing a grey toque driving a white older GMC/Chev 1500 with no license plate. Complainant stated there was damage done to his ignition. The culprit had drilled his ignition. This matter is still under investigation.

On March 8 at 11:16 a.m., Tofield RCMP received a complaint of an unmanned vehicle left idling at the gas pumps, proceeded across the parking lot and hit and damaged complainant’s sign. Minor damage to the sign and vehicle. Collision reported completed.

On March 8 at 3:03 p.m., Tofield RCMP received a complaint of possible theft of vehicle on 52nd Ave. in Tofield. Complainant stated her vehicle was broken into and damaged the access keypad. Photos on this incident were obtained from a security camera. This matter is still under investigation.

On March 9 at 12:40 p.m., Tofield RCMP responded to a call of a vehicle engulfed in flames on Range Rd 183 and Township RD 504. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Dodge Ram. Driver stated that he was travelling to Ryley on the back road and noted his vehicle was on fire. Fire Department was called and extinguished the. This was a non-suspicious file. No further police action required.

On March 10 at 10:49 p.m., Tofield RCMP received a call from Citizens on Patrol in Ryley of a suspicious vehicle driving up and down the back alleyways. Description of the vehicle a white four door car with loud or broken exhaust. Police made a patrol to the area and found the suspect vehicle. It was learnt that the driver was just driving around town waiting for a friend. No further police required.

On March 10 at 11:30 p.m., Tofield RCMP conducted a curfew on a parolee in the community of Ryley. The parolee was not at this residence when police checked. The involved person was later located and taken back to jail to complete his sentencing.

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MINOR HOCKEY REPORT Kerry Anderson Publisher

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 spilt two playoff games against CNN-2 over the weekend.

On Saturday, Tofield hosted and skated away with a 7-4 win. The home team had a 4-1 lead early in the second frame and rode that lead to victory. Both Anthony MacNeil (2g 1a) and Chase Ferron scored twice. Other scorers were; Max Jeffrey (1g 1a), Connor Bishop (1g), Cooper Kroeker (1g), Chase Clark (1a), Reece O’Brien (1a), Jenna Lungal (1a), and Kevin Gray (1a).

Logan Barmentloo got the win in goal. On Sunday at Bon Accord, CNN-2 won a 9-4 game. Tofield was only losing 4-3 early in the third period when the game got away from them. Jenna Lungal scored a hat trick for Tofield, with Chase Ferron adding the other. Picking up assists were; Connor Bishop (2a), Max Jeffrey and Kevin Gray.

Tofield U13 dropped a home playoff game on March 7 against New Sarepta 4-3. Tofield fought back to tie the contest twice, before taking the lead just 1:29 into the third.

NS scored two later in the period for the win. Getting a goal and an assist for Tofield were; Gabriel Thorson, Jonas Teefy, and Gavin Lutz. Austin Williams added an assist. On Sunday at Jasper, Tofield gained a 6-3 middle period lead and held on for a 6-5 win. Both Gabriel Thorson (2g 1a) and Levi Montgomery scored twice. Other scorers were; Jonas Teefy (1g), Merek Fritz (1g), and Aiden Baraniuk (1a). Reece Suchy got the win in goal.

Tofield-2 U13 dropped two playoff games over the weekend to CNN. On Saturday at Bon Accord, CNN skated to a 5-2 win. Lennox Fritz scored both Tofield goals, while Brooke Jeffrey, Carson Kroeker and Manuel Gara picked up assists. On Sunday at Tofield Arena, the home team lost 4-2. With CNN up 2-0, Tofield came back to tie the game early in the third before relinquishing the lead

later in the period. Treyton Norman (1g 1a) and Kooper Waldo scored for Tofield, and Logan Riddell got an assist.

Tofield U15 won an 8-5 playoff game against Elk Island Wild at Bruderheim on March 7. Wild scored first but Tofield replied with eight of the next nine and then held on for the win. Ben Fleming scored a hat trick in a 4-point game.

Others getting on the scoresheet were; Parker Stewart Cantin (1g 2a), Nicholas Tooke (3a), Mason Jeffrey (2g), Noah Peterson (1g 1a), Colton Munson (2a), and Scott Jardine (1g). Jack Teefy got the win in goal.

On Saturday at Smoky Lake, Tofield dropped a 5-3 game. Down 3-0 heading to

the third, Tofield got to within one but couldn’t tie the score. Parker Stewart Cantin, Scott Jardine and Nicholas Tooke scored for Tofield. Assists went to; Noah Peterson and Koston McNabb.

Tofield U18 split two weekend playoff games against Smoky Lake. On Friday at Tofield, the home team won a 4-1 game thanks to three unanswered first period goals.

Scoring for Tofield were; Jackson Gates (2g), Zach Lungal (1g 1a), and Evan Suchy (1g 1a). Ty Rude (2a) and Joshua Swedberg got assists. Riley Warawa made 30 saves and had a .968 save percentage game. On Saturday at Smoky Lake, the home team reversed

fortunes scoring three times in the first. SL led 4-0 when Carter Olson scored 12:24 into the third frame for Tofield. Jackson Gates and Zach Lungal got assists.

Tofield’s Cale Helfrich got two goals in his Strathcona U15’s 8-5 win on Sunday. On Saturday he got an assist in a 5-2 win. Colben Pedersen had a goal and an assist in the game. They finished playoffs unbeaten and brought home Gold on Sunday.

Tofield’s Ty Yoder got two assists in his Okotoks Oilers 3-2 win over Camrose Kodiaks on Friday. He got a goal and an assist on Saturday in a 5-3 win. Ty’s team leads the best of 7 series 2-0.

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Tofield Skating Club Carnival delivers delightful performances

Tofield Chamber of Commerce President Greg Litwin was the skating carnival emcee with skating dad Adam Cockburn operating the music

Star Skaters Rhys Janzen, Taylor Charlesworth, Emma Zilkie, Jorja Gillan, and Jordyn Charlesworth, perform to All That Jazz.

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BY JANA SEMENIUK Jana Semeniuk Tofield Skating Club held their Skating Carnival Mar. 11 where more than 20 club skaters delighted the crowd with a display of skills at every level.

The Carnival theme this year was ‘A Trip Through Time’ where each routine was skated to a song that left its mark on history.

Tofield Mayor Deb Dueck, Camrose Constituency MLA Jackie Lovely and Tofield RCMP Constable Andrew Gillan, dressed in Red Surge, stood on a red carpet on the ice where Dueck and Lovely addressed the crowd with a few words after the singing of O’Canada by club skater Jordyn Charlesworth.

“Tofield Skating Club is a valued organization in our community. It’s through the hard work of moms and dads giving up their time and knowledge to run the organization and keep it viable and affordable for the last 40 plus years and going forward,” said Mayor Dueck. “For that I thank each and every one of you.”

MLA Jackie Lovely introduced a group of Ukrainian students she brought from Camrose to watch the carnival.

“I have a bunch of students who have never been to Tofield before, so I said ‘hey, come with Jorja Gillan performing a solo to the song 'Two Steps Beme. We're going to do something at the skating hind'. rink’,” she said. “So here they are, enjoying your talent.”

A large number of raffle items filled tables in the arena lobby in addition to a 50/50 draw that netted one winner $185.

Meanwhile, Emcee Greg Litwin entertained the crowd with dad jokes in between introducing nearly 20 skating acts from the Tofield Skating Club including two guest skaters; Kole Sauve, a 2023 novice men’s champion from the Sherwood Park Skating Club, and Alexandra Sarmiento-Diaz, a 2023 senior ladies bronze medalist also from the Sherwood Park Skating Club.

The event began with the youngest skaters in PreCanSkate, Lincoln Cockburn, Deisel Nachegaele and Paisley Burt performing to a song depicting the earliest of times, ‘Meet the Flintstones’, while showing the fundamental skills they learned with their two coaches this year.

Members of the yellow can-skate group perform to 'Crazy Other highlights included Jorja Gallen and Little Thing Called Love'. Jake Laurie, Corbyn BerscheidEmma Zilkie who choreographed their own rouSargent, and Wyatt Jackson. tine for Neil Diamond’s popular ’70s song ‘Sweet Caroline’, wearing a costume of flare jeans with cropped shirts. The crowd cheerfully sang along to the notable Ba Ba Ba parts of the tune while Gallen and Zilkie emphasized it by jumping in place along with the beat.

Sisters Jordyn and Taylor Charlesworth performed a duet dressed in flannel shirts to Johnny Cash’s ‘Sixteen Tons’, while solos were also performed throughout the event by Gallen, Zilkie, and both Charlesworth sisters.

The end of the event saw awards being presented to Paisley Burt for Pre-CanSkater of the year, Harper Cockburn for CanSkater of the year, Jordyn Charlseworth won the Paragon of Excellence, Rhys Janzen for most improved skater, and two skaters won Program Assistant The Red Can-Skate Group perform to 'Jailhouse Rock'. of the year; Emma Zilkie and Taylor Sophia Janzen, Riley Robinson, Jorja Schmick with JorCharlesworth. dyn Charlesworth.

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No objections declared at Tofield public meeting for Claystone John Mather The Town of Tofield held a quick public hearing on March 13, where no one either supported or opposed a proposed material change to the Claystone Waste Ltd. Municipally Controlled Corporation Business plan.

This was the first public meeting for the plan with others scheduled for later this month in Beaver County, Ryley, Viking, and Holden.

The purpose of the changes, according to a document sent to the municipalities, is to enable Claystone Waste Ltd. and Claystone Waste Limited Partnership to incorporate or acquire a subsidiary or subsidiary

corporations, to acquire or establish partnerships and interests in partnerships, to enter into joint venture arrangements, leases, and other forms of arrangements with third parties.

The document further stated, “This proposed Material Change will allow Claystone Waste Ltd. and the Claystone Waste Limited Partnership to manage risk more effectively and to provide more flexibility and efficiency in carrying out the goals and objectives set out in the business plan.

“The Material Change will allow Claystone to evolve and adapt to a changing business and regulatory landscape. Changing market conditions have resulted in a steady

decline of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) tonnage coming to the regional landfill.

“This trend is expected to continue as municipal waste diversion efforts intensify in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region,” documentation further stated.

“The public hearing for the proposed changes to the Claystone Waste Business Plan is open,” declared Mayor Deb Dueck before turning the hearing over to administration.

“There have been no written submissions for or against and there is no one here to speak either for or against the proposal so we can declare the hearing closed,” stated Chief Administrative Officer

Cindy Neufeld.

The hearing was closed.

Council then went into a closed session to discuss the proposal with Claystone Communications Manager Anne Ruzicka.

Following the closed session council passed a motion to approve the business plan as presented, and after considering the business plan and the matters raised at the public hearing, it authorized the establishment and control of Claystone Waste Operations Ltd. as a municipally controlled corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Claystone Waste Ltd., a municipally controlled corporation.

March is Fraud Awareness month, and there’s plenty out there to make yourself aware of - especially in tax season Leslie Cholowsky With tax time coming up, so, too, is tax scam time.

In January 2023 alone, scammers have fleeced $43.6 Million from Canadian victims, and that only includes the scams reported.

In 2022, 91,190 reports of fraud were made to the Canadian AntiFraud Centre and Canadians lost $531 Million to scammers. That’s half a billion dollars.

It’s a lucrative business, scamming people out of their money, and scammers have become more conniving, more sophisticated, and more convincing.

Still, there are things you can do to protect yourself and your identity and money.

First of all, there’s a false sense of security amongst the young and

middle aged in Canada, that most scams target seniors. That’s not the case. Scammers target everyone, and there are victims of all ages.

Especially at this time of year, scams and frauds are rampant, especially those that attempt to imitate genuine government services to gain access to the personal and financial information of their victims.

As a taxpayer, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will never contact you and ask for your Social Insurance Number, a credit card number, any bank information, or your passport number.

Beware of phone calls claiming to be from the CRA, especially if they redirect you to a website and ask you to enter your personal information from any of these sources.

Beware of threatening phone

calls.

If you do think you may owe CRA funds, you should be aware that they will never call and threaten you with an impending visit from the RCMP. They will NEVER accept payment through Interac, Cryptocurrency, prepaid gift cards, or iTunes, Amazon, or other gift cards.

Before you do or say anything, ask yourself: Why is this caller pressuring me? Have I received written confirmation from the CRA of anything I’m being told? Have I ever provided my cell phone number or email to the CRA before?

How did they find me?

Scammers rely on you to panic, because if they can increase your stress level, it can interfere with your ability to critically think and question any inconsistencies you

hear or see.

If you think something is fishy, especially over the phone, then just hang up.

If you receive a threatening or suspicious email, especially if you’ve never corresponded with CRA via email, print it and show it to someone you trust before you do anything else. Get a second opinion!

Never, ever, follow links in suspicious emails, and never, ever provide personal information.

No government agencies will ever initiate a request for your SIN or credit card numbers by telephone, text, or email.

If this happens, please ignore, hang up, don't answer the text or email and report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

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An expansion will enable Claystone to continue waste management operations into the future, providing employment and economic activity in the area. It will also enable Claystone to continue to provide community investment in the region.

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Viking Transfer Station Hours:

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Kinsella Transfer Station Hours: Wed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; Fri 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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BRSD hopes to access excess reserve funds Leslie Cholowsky The Battle River School Division (BRSD) Board has recently made an application to the Minister of Education to access its own reserve funds; recently classified as ‘surplus funds’ due to changes in regulations governing how much school boards may hold in unrestricted reserves.

BRSD says Alberta Education determined that divisions may only accumulate unrestricted reserves equal to that organizations’s allocation for system administration. For BRSD, that is 3.27 per cent of its total budget.

For many years, however, BRSD had a policy in place outlining that the equivalent of between one and five per cent of the organization’s funds should be kept in unrestricted reserves. “This helps ensure the school division can be responsive to opportunities or crises that may arise,” says the board.

Divisions must apply to Alberta Education to access any unrestricted reserves, and so BRSD must receive permission to spend the surplus reserve funds. Failing to reduce the totals to the new allowable levels could impact funding for future school years.

The board has therefore submitted two proposals to Alberta Education for consideration, it says.

The first requests access to $1.268 million that will be used to increase mental health staffing and programming; address growing technology needs; and provide training for bus drivers to meet current licencing requirements.

The second proposal seeks $2.55 million to renovate and furnish a central services building.

The board had considered borrowing for this purpose earlier in the year, but says accessing these reserves would allow the project to move forward, and eliminate the need to borrow at all.

The new building, purchased in 2021, once renovated, is large enough to house all BRSD staff in one location, eliminating the present three worksites, which could then be sold.

The division must receive approval from the Minister of Education before acting on either of the proposals.

Flagstaff County Trustee Dwight Dibben has recently attended the annual Alberta Rural Education Symposium, from Sunday, March 5, through closing on Tuesday, March 7, and will be reporting on this event at the next division

Holden Rural Academy Grand Opening

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BRSD is moving forward with an Attendance Boundary Review in the coming months, says the board.

“This review is intended to help Trustees receive public feedback and consideration about whether existing attendance boundaries, which were put in place the time the school division was formed in 1909, are still effective, efficient, and serving the school division well.”

Four public meetings will take place, all with the same agenda so that the public can choose which meeting time and place suits them best.

These will be held Monday, March 20, in Ryley, Tuesday, March 21, in New Norway, Monday, April 3, at Ecole Camrose Composite High School, and Tuesday, April 4, at Killam Public School.

Finally, BRSD has announced that three longtime staff members will be retiring at the end of this school year. These are Shirley Fairall, Executive Assistant to the Board and Superintendent; Diane Hutchinson, Director of Communications, and Shan Jorgenson-Adam, Deputy Superintendent.

Request for Quotations on the following services

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS Septic Hauling Services - RFQ2023-07PW Request for Quotation (RFQ) No: RFQ2023-07PW Issued: March 6, 2023 Submission Deadline: March 20, 2023 at 10:00:00 am local time For a complete 2023 Septic Hauling Services Package visit: https://www.beaver.ab.ca/residents/proposals-quotes

2023 Supply of Culverts - RFQ2023-08P

Quotes will be accepted until 10:00:00 am local time Monday, March 20, 2023.

All quotes MUST be submitted on the enclosed form.

The lowest or any quote may not necessarily be accepted.

Electronic submission will be accepted via email: pwtenders@beaver.ab.ca or can be mailed to Beaver County, Box 140, 5120-50st, Ryley, AB, T0B 4A0.

If you have any questions, please contact Dan Blackie at (780) 663-3730.

For a complete 2023 Supply of Culverts Package visit: https://www.beaver.ab.ca/residents/proposals-quotes

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Quotes may be submitted clearly marked with RFQ2023-09PW – 2023 Cold Mix by mail to: Beaver County, Box 140, 5120-50 St. Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 Attention: Dan Blackie or by e-mail to pwtenders@beaver.ab.ca.

For further information, contact: Dan Blackie, General Manager of Infrastructure, at 780-663-3730. For more information visit: https://www.beaver.ab.ca/residents/proposals-quotes The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.

Beaver County reserves the right to award the work to the contractor who best meets the needs of the County with respect to this project.

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Beaver County Service Centre 5120 - 50 Street Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (780) 663-3730 Fax: (780) 663-3602 Toll Free: 1-866-663-1333 www.beaver.ab.ca Email: administration@beaver.ab.ca

Employment Opportunity

Notice of Development Permits

Temporary Labourer

The following Development Applications have been APPROVED (except where otherwise noted) by the Development Authority under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No. 98-801, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

Beaver County is looking for Labourers in the Public Works and Infrastructure operations for the 2023 road maintenance and construction season. Duties may include but are not limited to: brushing, road oil patching, packer operator, bridge maintenance, drainage improvement, culvert replacement, and beaver dam removal.

RATE OF PAY: $20.97 – 25.51 per hour TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: • As per Beaver County’s policies and the Collective Agreement with the I.U.O.E. Local 955 • Works under assigned supervisor as a labourer and may be required to perform other duties.

• Available to work non-regular hours if required, as per section six (6) “Hours of Work” of the Collective Agreement with I.U.O.E. local 955 • Position could be between 4 and 8 months QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid Class 5 Drivers License with an acceptable driving record • Willing to train and learn to operate light and heavy duty equipment and work with crews • Opportunity to gain valuable work experience • Must be willing to work in fluctuating climates (hot, cold, wet) and environmental conditions.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more • Safety conscious attitude EFFECTIVE START DATE: Potential May 1st, 2023 and future summer openings COMPETITION CLOSING DATE/TIME: Until suitable candidates are found

——————————————————————Interested applicants are requested to submit their resume and current Driver’s Abstract to: Human Resources Beaver County, Box 140, Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 Or by e-mail to: careers@beaver.ab.ca Please note the position that you’re applying to.

Beaver County is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to a non-smoking policy in its working environment. Beaver County has a comprehensive and active safety program.

Beaver County thanks all applicants for their interest, however advises that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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APPEAL DEADLINE: March 15, 2023 Application No. 020020-23-D0001 Applicant: Richard, Susan and John Location: Plan 4834 W; Block 7; Lot 17-18 (511 3 Ave, Bruce) Plan 4834 W; Block 7; Lot 15-16 Plan 4834 W; Block 7; Lot 13-14 Development: Multi-lot perimeter fence with wood posts and noclimb grid wire fencing – 4 feet in height APPEAL DEADLINE: March 22, 2023 Application No. 020020-23-D0004 Applicant: Wipf, Paul Landowner: Hutterian Brethren Church of Viking Location: NW-6-49-11-W4 Development: Discretionary Use - Institutional Uses (educational, medical, religious, cultural, public administration and other public uses) New school building - 14,848 sq.ft. -old school building being relocated on property and used for storage.

Any person wishing to appeal a decision may do so by serving written notice on the prescribed form (stating reasons for the appeal) and submitting the applicable fee of $200.00 to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at the following address.

The notice of appeal must be submitted before 4:30 pm on the appeal deadline date shown above. The prescribed form is available at www.beaver.ab.ca or at the County office. Further information regarding the above decisions may be obtained from the County Office, Ryley, Alberta.

SECRETARY Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Beaver County, Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 (780) 663-3730

Speed Reduction Notice Speed Reduction on Secondary Highway 854 Beaver County Council is pleased to announce that the Minister of Transportation has recently approved a reduction in the speed limit on Secondary Highway 854, from Highway 14 to Township Road 502. Residents of the area had expressed concerns that mud tracked onto the highway, by large vehicles during wet weather, made the road surface very slippery.

Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Material Change to Claystone Waste Ltd. Municipally Controlled Corporation Business Plan

To address this issue, and with support from Claystone Waste, Council submitted a request to Alberta Transportation in September 2019 for the speed reduction. After a long wait, a decision has finally been made which should help to alleviate the concerns raised.

It is the intention of Beaver County Council to consider a material change to the Business Plan of Claystone Waste Ltd., a municipally-controlled corporation. The purpose of the material change in the Business Plan is to enable Claystone Waste Ltd. and Claystone Waste Limited Partnership to incorporate or acquire a subsidiary or subsidiary corporations, to acquire or establish partnerships and interests in partnerships, and/or to enter into joint venture arrangements, leases, and other forms of arrangements with third parties.

Alberta Transportation will work with the highway maintenance contractor, Emcon, to install new signage to indicate the speed reduction. Any questions or concerns regarding highway maintenance should be referred to Emcon at 1-800-390-2242.

This proposed material change will allow Claystone Waste and the Claystone Waste Limited Partnership to manage risk more effectively and to provide more flexibility and efficiency in carrying out the goals and objectives set out in the Business Plan. Any subsidiary, partnership, joint venture, lease, or any other arrangement will be bound by and be subject to the Business Plan as approved.

Further information, including the municipally-controlled corporation Business Plan and supporting documentation can be viewed on the County’s website at www.beaver.ab.ca or by obtaining a copy at the Beaver County Office.

Beaver County Council will be holding a public hearing to give residents an opportunity to provide input. Details of the public hearing are as follows: Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Time: 2:30 pm (in-person only) Location: Beaver County Council Chambers, 5120 50th Street, Ryley Please pre-register no later than noon, Friday, March 24, if you wish to attend the hearing.

Space is limited so if a large number of residents will be attending, a different venue will be arranged. To pre-register, contact Meagan at 780-663-3730, ext. 1023, or mwalsh@beaver.ab.ca.

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OBITUARIES Reni Sentana Ries Reinhard Aug. 31, 1933 - g r a n d c h i l d r e n : equipment operator Milton’s name to Wesley, Matthew to the position of West Country Hearth.

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LUNDIN, Milton

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Milton Herbert Lundin, of Sturgeon County, formerly of Tofield, on March 6, 2023 at the age of 89 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Jaqueline; children: Cheryl, Neil (Laurel), and Kevin (Margaret);

Danny (Danielle), Katelyn, Melissa, and Jonathan; great grandchildren: Nora-Lee, Kane, and Noah.

He was predeceased by parents Elmer and Agnes; and infant son Allan.

Milton was born in Ryley Alberta on August 31, 1933. He grew up on the family farm near Ryley. On October 21, 1955 he married the love of his life Jaqueline Letourneau. They moved to Viking where Milton was employed by Alberta Transportation. He worked there for 38 years, moving from

man. In 1975 he was transferred to Vermilion. He retired in 1989 and moved to Tofield. In 2004 farm life beckoned, and they moved to Sturgeon County.

He loved camping and fishing, and especially enjoyed the times they spent as camp hosts for Alberta Parks. He was very mechanically inclined and could repair anything.

His greatest love and highest priority was his family.

At Milton’s request, no service will be held.

Memorial donations may be made in

Sturgeon County AB T8T 1R9.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to Dr. Daviduck, the staff at the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital and West Country Hearth for their care and compassion.

Arrangements entrusted to Connelly-McKinley St. Albert Funeral Home.

To send condolences, please visit www.connellymckinley.com.

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Pastor: Fr. Jim Corrigan Sunday Mass @ 11 A.M. 5523 - 50 st. Tofield, Ab.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loving spouse, father, grandfather and dear friend, Reni Sentana Ries of Ryley Alberta on March 1, 2023 at the age of 79 years.

Reni was born in Neumunster, Germany, in 1943 and immigrated to Canada in May 1963. In his 60 years in Canada, Reni primarily resided in the Edmonton and surrounding area. Reni worked in Alberta for 30 years as a mechanical engineering technologist making many contributions to the early development of the oil sands in northern Alberta. Reni was resolute in his search for truth, and was undaunted by the headwinds that often accompany any ambassador of new ideas. In 1994 Reni took up writing. He authored 6 of his own books, edited 25 books, and wrote the foreword to over 35 books. Reni loved, and genuinely cared for the welfare of all living beings. His kindness, and gentle spirit will surely live on in the memories of all who where fortunate to know him.

He is survived by his wife Uthrania Seila Sentana-Ries; children Daniel (Lisa), Benita, Herbert (Abra) and Werner; 5 grandchildren Jackie, Kristina, Anthony, Delayna Joy and Anna; step-children Jason and Sean; step-grandchildren, Brittine, Taytem, Roan, Sarina and Danika; step-great-grandchildren William, Nathaniel, Jayden, Honey and Dustin; numerous family and friends.

Reni was predeceased by one stepgrandchild Stephanie.

A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., March 9, 2023 at the Tofield Funeral Chapel, 5107 - 49 street Tofield, Alberta.

Cremation took place following the service.

Memorial donations may be made to the Soi Dog Foundation.

Rev. Adam Hall for more information call 780.662.3471 or email tofieldunited@gmail.com

Coffee and snacks after Mass, everyone welcome!

Contact Wendy @ 780-232-5300

Weber Funeral Home 780-662-3959 www.weberfuneralhome.ca

Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home St. Albert Chapel (780) 458-2222

Tofield and Area Church Directory Bardo Lutheran Church Salem Mennonite Church Pastor Calvin Andringa Sunday Worship Services: In Person – 10:00 AM Streaming – 10:00 AM Livestream available at: tofieldalliancechurch.com

780-662-2762

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5907 - 49 Street

Tofield Community Church Lead Pastor: Jon Stewart Children/Youth Pastor: Nathan Nichols Live Sunday Worship at 10:30 am www.tofieldchurch.com 780-662-3166 Services will be live streamed and available on our website/YouTube

1943 - 2023

Pastor Peter Beckman Sunday Worship @ 10:30 am All are welcome!

Worship services can also be accessed online @

49232 Rge Rd 184 Tofield, AB

Pastor Mark Loewen 780-662-2365

bardolutheranchurch.ca 780-662-3411

Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am

Tofield United Church

St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Parish

4832 - 53 Ave, Tofield

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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 WEEKLY REVIEW 780-336-3422 vikingreview@gmail.com TOFILED MERCURY 780-662-4046 adsmercury@gmail.com LAMONT LEADER 780-895-2780 lmtleader@gmail.com CARDOF OF THANKS THANKS CARD Sincere Thank You Janet Elaine Valliere Passed away Feb 21, 2023

We as a family would like to express our sincere appreciation for all the overwhelming support and kindness during this time of sorrow in our lives.

Thank you for all the prayers, phone calls, visits, hugs, flowers, cards and memorial donations, we are forever grateful.

A special thank you to Reverend Adam Hall for a touching spiritual and comforting service.

Also a big thanks to all my friends plus the ladies from the lodge who helped prepare the luncheon.

Thanks to the Tofield Packers and the Community as well.

We are most grateful to Weber Funeral home for all your help and compassionate support.

Thanks to all who have touched our Mom’s life, she will be deeply missed ♥.

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MEMORIAL MEMORIAL In memory of Lillian Edith McLeod September 15, 1930 March 21, 2013

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Think how she must be wishing That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness Can really pass away.

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Viking Insurance Services Wage negotiable on experience.

Email resume to viking01@telus.net See display ad in this paper for further details. ___________________________ APIARIES OF ALBERTA are looking for Five Apiary Technicians $17-$20/hr depending on experience for full time (40+hrs/wk) employment March thru October 2023. Must have a min of 3 years (seasons) working fulltime on Canadian style commercial apiary in the minimum capacity of Apiary Assistant.

Also required, two positions for Apiary Worker (NOC8431) $15$17/hr, experience required.

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The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - Page 13

Ryley Deputy Mayor appointed to board Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Village of Ryley’s Deputy Mayor Lyndie Nickel has stepped forward and was appointed to a board position with the Ryley McPherson Municipal Library board at the Mar. 7 village council meeting.

Another county resident, Tracey Radley, was also appointed but has since declined the board position.

Radley said she would still like to volunteer for the library just not in a board member capacity.

Library Manager Kim Murphy said board members are very important to keeping the library running smoothly.

She said that although the board approves their own members, those members cannot vote on issues until they have been officially appointed by the Village Council.

“It’s a formality. People pass on a letter requesting to be on the board to me and we've never ever not wanted somebody on the board,” she said.

“The Village just basically appoints that person. We’re not governed by the Village, but they do officially appoint our members.”

Murphy explained that Deputy Mayor Nickel has many years of library experience.

“She was board chairperson for our library for over nine years (and) she has been on the Northern Lights Board, so she has a lot of experience,” she said.

Murphy said the library has three employees, including herself, and is open six days a week. She said she believes people have misconceptions around libraries.

“A lot of people are under the misconception that libraries only provide books to people and that's the only

service. I've heard a number of people saying libraries are going to be a thing of the past because nobody reads actual books (anymore) because they read online. And the truth is, there's a lot of people that would rather hold a book in their hand,” she said.

Murphy said that in addition to signing out books, the Ryley Library has three public computers where people can check email, do research and write resumes.

“If you don't have access to a computer at home, you can come in and, and use the computers there,” she said.

“Just enjoy the fact that (you) can watch YouTube in the library.”

On top of offering computer services, Murphy said the library also does copying and hosts childrens’ activities.

“We have a winter and summer reading program,

although the summer program is more intensive than the winter one,” she said.

“The summer reading program goes from July 1 to August 31. And kids from ages three to 12 can come in and there's programming for them during the day. We partner a lot with (Tofield) FCSS. I mean, FCSS has been a godsend for partnering with the library.”

Meanwhile, Murphy said card holders can also sign out audio books, DVDs and wood working plans.

“We're the only library that have woodworking plans for various projects, whether it's making outdoor decorations, or planters or whatever, we have plans available that you can take out through the McPherson library,” she said.

Murphy added that the cost to have a library card is $10 per year and $20 for an entire family with no limit on number of family members.

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33. Eyelashes 38. Equal (prefix) 41. Quality of little or no rain 43. One who beheads 45. Sung to 48. Influential punk artist 49. Amount of time 50. Polio vaccine developer 55. Abba __, Israeli politician 56. Job 57. Flat-bottomed sailboat 59. Japanese wooden clog 60. Folk singer DiFranco 61. FL city 62. Naturally occurring solid 63. Language of indigenous Asian people 64. Dark brown

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34. Influential journalist Tarbell 35. Set aflame 36. OJ trial judge 37. Scottish town 39. African nation 40. Egg-shaped wind instrument 41. Mimic 42. Frees 44. In slow tempo 45. Sword 46. Related on the mother's side 47. Mars crater 48. Plant of the lily family 51. Suitable in the circumstances 52. Hillside 53. Metrical foot 54. Amazon river tributary 58. Adult male human

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GETA 60. ANI 61. TAMPA 62. ORE 63. LAO 64. EBON ANSWERS DOWN: 1. SSR 2. ATAR 3. NAJA 4. DRAB 5. CANDOR 6. WHOOPEE 7. MARSHAL 8. RAGEE 9. BRAES 10. CERE 12. RBI 14. RAIL 19. TAPE 23. NOD 24. ELICIT 25. ISH 26. NEE 27. CAR 28. OWE 29. RESIDE 34. IDA 35.

LIT 36. ITO 37. AYR 39. SENEGAL 40. OCARINA 41. APE 42. RIDS 44. ADAGIO 45. SABER 46. ENATE 47. RANA 48.

SEGO 51. APT 52. BRAE 53. IAMB 54. NAPO 58. MAN

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FEED OATS? Holden councillor in by acclamation SELLING GIVE WILLIE A CALL John Mather Staff Reporter

There won’t be a by election in Holden on April 3.

When nominations for

council closed on March 6, only one candidate had filed papers, so Tyler Beckett is acclaimed for council.

Beckett takes over the seat that became open

with the passing of Councillor Alfred Stavert last December.

According to Returning Officer Christine Mackay, Beckett will be sworn in at the Holden

regular Mar. 20 council meeting.

He will join Mayor Travis Schiewe, Deputy Mayor Milt MacGregor, Councillor Shawn Cole, and Councillor John Markel.

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Tofield wins Tier 3 championship

Contact your MLA, Jackie Lovely, for Conta

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Tofield U18 won the Tier 3 league championship with a total goals victory over the weekend. The team will now be heading to provincials.

PLANNING A SPRING AUCTION? Unreserved Real Estate & Retirement Auction Sale for Nick's Oilfield Welding Starts Opening March 31, 2023 & Closes on April 4th, 2023 Real Estate & Equipment Located in Killam, Alberta Street Address: 5607 51st Ave

Take Advantage of our 59 Years in the Auction Business, conducting Annual Machinery Consignment Auctions held 4 times per year for the past 43 years.

We offer: Legal: Plan 6031MC, Block A, Lot 1 & 2 Selling a Behlen 40'x60' Commercial Building on a 110'x158.5' Double Lot with Hwy #13 Frontage. The Building has 2 - 12'W by 13'H Over Head Doors on the North Side and 1 - 14'W by 13' H Overhead Door on the East Side, Plus 2 Man Doors. It also has a Natural Gas Boiler with Cement Floor & Radiant Heat, 125 Amp Service, Exhaust Fans, Office Space, Storage Above the Office & Washroom plus Eavestroughs & Telephone Service.

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2022 Taxes: $2,452.33 Viewing by Appointment - Please Contact Nick at (780) 385-2342 Killam is a thriving, vibrant town with a population 989, located within the Flagstaff County, at the busy intersection of Hwy 36 & Hwy 13 in east central Alberta. The Town offers a full range of all the amenities you are looking for! Including an active hospital, public school, RCMP office and a strong, competitive retail sector.

Real Estate Transactions are being Handled by Morrison Realty Kim Hughes (403) 704-3141 & Allen Olson (403) 783-0556 Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before May 4th, 2023. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by May 4th, 2023 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages. All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser. Online Bidding Fees Apply - 4% up to a Max. of $800.00 per Item.

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Whether you have one piece or a complete line of machinery give Allen a call at (403) 783-0556 to discuss the best option for you to realize top dollars.

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The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - Page 15

Good crowd as Seniors serve up soup and sandwiches Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Nearly 40 people came out for the Tofield Golden Senior’s Club St. Patrick’s Day themed Soup and Sandwich event Mar. 13.

For $10, guests chose from a lunch menu that included beef barley soup and corn chowder in addition to a choice of grilled cheese sandwiches, minced ham or egg salad.

A table full of tarts, cake and squares topped off the popular lunch gathering. In addition to those who came in person, 17 take-out bowls of soup were sold and delivered to C. W. Sears school in Tofield.

New Golden Senior’s Club member Don Swift said he was glad he came.

“It was delicious,” he said. “I had (two different) sandwiches and they were both excellent.”

While new and long-time friends gathered to socialize over soup, some conversations drifted to the upcoming floor curling game happening right after lunch at 1 p.m. Senior’s Club member Roger Stutzman said the timing was just right.

“Works good – you can work off the calories,” he said smiling.

Meanwhile, an upcoming entertainment event also got seniors chatting. Richard and Deborah

Popovich, a music and comedy duo, are booked to perform at the Golden Senior’s Club on the afternoon on Apr. 27.

Club treasurer Jim Robichaud said social events for seniors are important.

“They (The Popovichs) usually charge thousands

(to entertain) but for the seniors they are performing for a few hundred,” said Robichaud.

“It’s a great chance for the seniors to see them and get together.”

Tickets are available at $20 for club members and $25 for non-members.

A senior looks over an array of choices on the dessert table at the Golden Senior's Club Soup and Sandwich event Mar. 13. Photo: Jana Semeniuk

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Tofield market opens for another season

Tofield

John Mather Staff Reporter

While it wasn’t a busy day, the Tofield Market got underway Mar. 10 at the Tofield Community Hall.

Darlene Fincaryk from Tofield said the market has been operating for the past 27 years.

“Yvonne Brown started it,” said Fincaryk, who took over operation of the market a few years ago.

She is assisted by her right hand partner Graeme Castor.

“We usually start out a few months after Christmas and the first few markets are generally a little slower as the vendors slowly start coming back,” she said.

“We usually end up with about 13 and then build up to about 30 vendors coming in the period just before Christmas.”

The market is shut down during the months of January and February starting again in March of each year.

The market, which runs every second and fourth Friday, is always held indoors, which helps if there is nasty weather outside.

Vendors can carry just about everything, she adds.

“We have people selling homemade goods, flowers, crafts, just about anything,” she said. “We have vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables, but that generally isn’t until summer when local gardens are growing.”

Vendors come from Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Camrose, and Vegreville as well as Tofield.

“We get vendors from all over,” she said.

There is also a monthly Saturday market held at the hall.

Fincaryk said she also runs the concessions at the market selling all kinds of homemade treats.

The market runs from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

She said initially the long time vendors are at the market in the beginning of the season.

“As people become more aware that we are open again, then the other vendors start approaching to be able to put up a table,” she said.

Fincaryk has been a vendor at the market for 23 years selling her crocheted products. She said she took it over two and half years ago.

“Yvonne and I worked together for so many years, that when she got so busy with other boards and committees in town, she asked if I could take it over and I was honoured to.”

Tofield Market operator Darlene Fincaryk looks over some of the beet pickles being sold by her assistant Graeme Castor, as the Tofield Market opened for its 28 season last Friday. The market runs every second and fourth Friday from now until Christmas from 1 to 5 p.m.

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