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Writ dropped for Federal Election on Monday, April 28 Visiting the Legislature the

Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a federal election for Monday, April 28. He made the announcement on Sunday, just days after being sworn in as Prime Minister.

He also visited Governor General Mary Simon on Sunday, asking her to dissolve Parliament, adding, “And she has agreed, we are facing the most significant crisis of our lifetimes because of President Trump’s unjustified trade actions and his threats to our sover-

eignty. Our response must be to build a strong economy and a more secure Canada.”

The election’s total campaign will be just 36 days, the shortest allowed under Canadian law.

Candidates have until Monday, April 7 to complete the nomination process.

A complete list of candidates running the Battle River-Crowfoot electoral district will not be available until Wednesday, April 9. At present, at time of writing, there are no candidates registered in the constituency.

The Prime Minister has announced

his intention to run in the Ottawa riding of Nepean.

In Canada, the voting system is often called “first past the post.” That simply means that the candidate who gets the most votes in a riding wins.

Candidates who receive the most votes in their riding become the Member of Parliament, representing that riding in the House of Commons.

The political party who has the most MPs generally forms the government. The leader of that party also becomes Prime Minister.

Unlike the US system, Canadians

cannot vote directly for the Prime Minister. In a federal election they only cast one vote: for the candidate in their constituency.

Each constituency across the country is roughly the same size, or has the same population, and electoral boundaries are often adjusted in between elections, for fairness as populations change. The Battle River-Crowfoot electoral boundaries were modified slightly in 2022-23.

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The Viking Grade 6 class visited the Alberta Legislature for a tour of the building, a mock legislature session and a short conversation and photo with their Member of the Legislative Assembly, Jackie Lovely. "The students and I had a few minutes during their visit to talk about the things they had seen and were most impressed

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Chamber, the grandeur of the Rotunda, and the magic spot on the 5th floor." Tours of the Legislature are

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Irish Stew Supper at Viking Legion

The Viking Legion was the setting for an old-fashioned Irish stew supper hosted by the Viking and District Historical Society. The volunteers made four large pans of the delicious stew which patrons ate with gusto, along with wonderful biscuits to complement the stew. All proceeds of the supper are being directed to the society for the operation and maintenance of the Viking Museum.

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On March 18, police received a complaint of fraud. The complainant advised that he observed his silage wagon being sold on Facebook marketplace that is on his property. A short time later the complainant called police back and advised it was a misunderstanding. The new property owner was unaware the silage wagon was not a part of the property sale and belonged to the complainant.

Early that afternoon, police responded to a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 14. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop was conducted. The subjects in the vehicle were spoken to and advised of the complaint that was received regarding their driving pattern. The driver advised he was feeling tired and had switched with the passenger prior to the police stopping their vehicle. All documents were checked and in order, no

signs of impairment were found. The subjects were sent on their way. The complainant was updated.

On March 20, police received a complaint of suspicious activity. The complainant advised he observed two subjects looking into the back of his truck and taking pictures. No suspects have been identified at this time.

On March 21, police received a complaint of a break and enter into a private property shed. The complainant advised that the lock and door were damaged. The suspects entered the shed and stole cigarette butts and ash trays. There were no witnesses or surveillance on scene, and no suspects have been identified.

That same morning, police received a request to conduct a wellbeing check. The complainant advised over the last week he has been trying to get in touch with a friend. Members con-

tacted the subject who advised he is fine, he stated the complainant is suffering from dementia and contacts him several times a day.

That afternoon, police responded to a complaint of a speeding vehicle in the Kinsella area. Members were unable to locate the vehicle. Wainwright RCMP was advised of the complaint.

That evening, police received a complaint of suspicious activity. The complainant advised an unknown male attended her residence looking for a subject that resided at the residence. The male was advised he was not home, and he left. Extensive patrols were made in an attempt to locate the male however were unsuccessful.

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We cannot stand by and let this happen. Canadians rely on the CBC for information, news, and entertainment that speaks to their daily realities and reaffirms their shared values. Defunding our national public broadcaster would inflict immeasurable harm on our communities, on our Canadian identity, and on our democratic health as

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Thankfully, the CBC doesn’t belong to the politicians. It belongs to us, the Canadian public – and it’s time we put our foot down. At this critical moment in history, Canadians from all walks of life are closing ranks around our storied institutions. And we expect our elected officials to do the same. We won’t stand for vague promises, and we certainly won’t tolerate any more threats to our shared way of life –

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one-issue Greens, will pick up crumbs and claim them as manna.

Complicit in this charade of course, is the media. Paid echo chambers all, with but rare exception, the print news media is firmly attached to the Federal government teat with over 1,500 outlets receiving government support monies but in reality: "He who pays the piper....."

As for the telecasters, they too toe the approved line lest the baleful eye of the CRCT cast their way. Lead among them of course is the CBC with its insatiable maw. Of all the media they stand to lose the most, money-wise ($1.38Billion), so will pull out all stops to manipulate their audience in the slanting of the system toward their favoured benefactor.

Too, incumbent candidates are adept of side-stepping issues, obfuscating their roles in pushing unpopular programs while in power, and 'promising' better days ahead if only re-elected. Aspirants, desperately seeking to board the gravy train, will paint their opponents in the darkest of colour, claiming that only they can deliver whatever their audience wants to hear; with no evidence to support such boast.

So. Where does that leave the voter? To date, the machinations described

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and holding them personally responsible for their espoused platforms. It also means creating a viable recall system (based upon actual voters - not population) wherein failure to keep promises, personal and Party, sees an office holder removed for cause. Too busy? Too much to ask? The past nine years wasn't enough? Well then, send in the clowns while the actors simply change places and the script remains the same. We are the authors of our own misfortunes. - Anon.

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Viking council discusses means of selling properties

Patricia Harcourt Editor

Viking administration recommended to council at the March 17 regular meeting that “The Realty Bureau” be hired to help in the resale of town owned properties.

However, council did not pursue that avenue

immediately. Instead a motion was passed to ask administration to get prices from the realtor and bring back this list to the next council meeting.

Mayor James Buttner stated that a decision could not be made without knowing how much money the realtor planned to list the

properties for and the amount of money the realtor would be taking for their services.

Buttner said the council needed to know “what we are agreeing to” before proceeding with the realtor.

In the council report, it was stated that a representative of the realty

firm approached the town

The proposal was to professionally market town owned properties online using this approach to attract interest and generate exposure to larger markets.

This would be done through the use of professional photographs,

engaging descriptions of each property and strategies

The realtor would also handle sales negotiations, paperwork and closing details, said the report to council

“As a marketing expert, (the realtor) will provide accurate pricing strategies based on

market trends and neighbouring land values,” the report stated. However, council wanted more information on how the properties would be priced and asked that this information be brought back at the next council meeting.

Council denies RCMP request on policing priorities

Viking Council made a quick decision not to accept a request from the RCMP regarding its top three community policing priorities.

Chief Administrative Officer Doug Lefsrud

told council he had been approached by Sgt. Ray Stack, Viking RCMP Commander.

The town was being asked to consider what its top three priorities could be for community policing.

CAO Lefsrud stated that the object was to

gather council’s suggestions and forward them to the detachment to help in their policing focus.

However, the response from councillors ranged from discomfort with the request to calling this an inappropriate exer-

cise for town council to undertake.

“I don’t think that is something that council should cover,” said Mayor Jamie Buttner, adding such direction “should come from the community.”

When Councillor Dana Ewashko asked if

Councillors split on Sutter mural restoration

Patricia Harcourt Editor

The need to restore the Sutter mural saw members of Viking Council to be not in accord with funding to keep it a town landmark.

The mural was painted on the south wall of the old Carena building, which is all that is left after it was lost to fire in 2005. The mural is a tribute to the Sutter brothers of NHL fame who grew up on a farm near Viking and used the rink to hone their skills before heading off to the larger hockey world.

Viking Council was presented with a request at the March 17 regular meeting of providing funds to refurbish the mural, which had deteriorated over time.

In his report to council, Chief Administrative Officer Doug Lefsrud said the deterioration was due to the crumbling of cinder blocks on which the mural was painted,

Restoration work would include priming, matching and repainting the walls “to enhance the colouring of the mural which

would lead to continued tourism to see the mural.”

The mural was painted in 1992 by A. Arndt. “As Viking is known as

the town where ‘the Sutters were born and raised’ it would be beneficial to the town to continue the promotion

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a survey of this could be placed on the town website, the mayor agreed to that.

Councillor Judy Acres agreed that this was not council’s role but that of the community.

A motion by Ewashko was passed to inform the RCMP that this was not the role of council, but offered to put the RCMP survey on the website.

Patricia Harcourt Editor

Alberta’s fire services receive financial support

Kelsey Witham Staff Reporter

Last month, Premier Danielle Smith announced extra funding for municipal fire services and the Alberta Fire Chief Association (AFCA).

$85,000 will be allocated to the AFCA and the funds will be used for municipalities to develop response plans and determine training needs.

Beaver County falls under Alberta Fire Chief Association Region 4 and is expected to benefit from the funding. The grant builds on the 2024

grant of $200,000 to strengthen provincial fire reporting.

“The government support provided here today to our municipalities will play a crucial role in enhancing the skills and training of Alberta firefighters, ultimately leading to safer communities and continuously enhancing emergency response,” AFCA President Chief Randy Schroeder said.

In addition, The Fire Services Training Program (FSTP) Grant is providing an extra $500,000 to successful applicant organizations. Beaver

Emergency Services Commission (BESC) submitted its grant application in September of 2024 and are currently waiting for 2025 grant approval.

“In previous years, grants were typically approved to a maximum of $10,000, which was determined on a case-by-case basis.

“BESC has applied for FSTP grants every year apart from the COVID-19 times when training was either on hold or not recommended,” Fire and Emergency Management Administrator Kayla Miller stated.

“The increase in fund-

ing will allow more departments to have their applications approved, which is great for the fire services throughout Alberta as apparatus, training, and equipment costs continue to increase year over year.

“The need for comprehensive and ongoing training is more vital than ever. This increase in funding will help to provide the resources required to train our firefighters in the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to respond to emergencies swiftly and efficiently, which ultimately saves

lives and property.

“BESC’s strategic focus is on providing its firefighters with standardized professional training to ensure they are well equipped to respond to the wide variety of incidents that occur in the Beaver region and to provide support to our mutual aid partners in neighbouring jurisdictions. This training plan provides an opportunity for members from the stations within the region to cross-train and grow relationships,” Miller said.

When BESC gains approval for the grant, they

intend to use the funds to provide fire personnel with the fundamentals to deliver professional fire protection and rescue services following industry best practices, as well as train firefighters to ensure the safe operation of pumpers, HAZMAT (Hazardous and Toxic Materials) awareness and operations training.

“We are committed to public safety and improving how we support our brave and dedicated fire services,” Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver said.

Three arrested after armed robbery in Vegreville

On March 23, at approximately 5 a.m. Vegreville RCMP received a report of a robbery at the Vegreville Petro Canada.

A suspect entered the store and pointed a firearm at the employee demanding money.

Ultimately the suspects stole the employees purse and vehicle keys. The suspects then stole the victim’s vehicle and fled.

Vegreville RCMP located the stolen vehicle travelling west on Hwy 16 towards Edmonton. When RCMP attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled.

There was a short pursuit when the vehicle lost control and struck a fence at Elk Island Park.

One suspect was quickly arrested with the vehicle. Two additional suspects fled on foot. RCMP deployed multiple resources including members from the RCMP’s Emergency Response Team, RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Air Services, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP, and Sherwood Park RCMP.

After a lengthy search, police were able to locate and arrest both additional suspects.

A search of the vehicle revealed a black revolver type pellet gun.

Edmonton residents

29-year-old Robert Cardinal, 29-year-old Adam Coates as well as Cold

Lake resident 38-year-old Dakota Masson have been charged with:

• Robbery;

• Intimidation;

• Motor Vehicle Theft;

• Flight from Police;

• Obstruction.

All three men were taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody for future court dates at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vegreville.

“This call for service is an example of the severity of calls that the Alberta RCMP deal with daily,” said Staff Sergeant

Colin Folk.

“I am extremely proud of my members in Vegreville. Their quick response and composure resulted in three individuals being arrested without injury to my members, the general public and the suspects.

“This response also showcases the benefit of having the RCMP as the Provinces contract policing provider.”

Folk continued; “The RCMP has access to many different sections that can deploy very quickly to calls for service like this to assist front

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“Having access to all these specific units greatly increases the ability for these situations to end with a positive outcome.”

Local 4-Hers compete in regional communications event

Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The 4-H Beaver District, consisting of the Holden Beef Club, Beaver County Multi Club, and Tofield Beef and Multi Club, hosted the North East Regional Communications event at the Holden Rural Academy on Saturday, March 22. Forty-nine 4-H members coming from as far as Fort McMurray to Edgerton gathered to compete for the top spots, with the first and second place winners at the senior level advancing to Provincials.

Local members who participated in the competition included Serrie Spruyt, Azlynn Ames, and Adele Greenwald from the Tofield Beef and Multi Club, and Elizabeth Ludwig and George Mackenzie from the Beaver County Multi Club.

At the junior level in presentations, first place went to Makai Rajotte from the Greenshields 4-H Club, second place to Ollie Schoch from the Iron River Wranglers 4-H Club, and third place to Kash Kopecky of the Bellis 4-H

Beef Club. For junior members who shared speeches, first place went to Landon Rajotte of the Greenshields 4H Club, second place to Emelia Kemsley of the St. Paul 4-H Multi Club, and third place to Matthew Mears of the Vegreville 4-H Multi Club.

At the intermediate level, first place in presentations went to sibling duo Eugene Lord and Charlotte Lord of the Bonnyville 4-H Beef Club, Owen Newman of the Vermillion 4-H Sheep Club won second, and Karly Weleschuk and Casey Yakubow of the Vegreville 4-H Beef Club received third place. The first-place winner in intermediate speeches was Mattea Gabrielson of the Three Cities 4-H Multi Club, second place went to Amy Ferron of the Wainwright 4-H Multi Club, and Luke Brundige of the Beaver River 4-H Club placed third.

At the senior level, third place in presentations went to Leah Rieland of the Hidden Creek 4-H Club, second to Mercedes Trefanako of the St. Paul 4-H Multi Club, and first to Shelby Dutertre of the Lakeland Long Riders Light

Horse 4-H Club. In speeches, third place went to Ryan Trefiak of the Edgerton 4-H Multi Club, second place was awarded to Camille Kassian of the Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club, and first place went to Avery Corbiere of the Vermilion 4-H Sheep Club.

The 4-H motto is ‘Learn To Do By Doing,’ and members are required to participate in at least one communications event every year in order to build

confidence and practice effectively conveying their thoughts and opinions to others. Each club competes against their own members in their age categories, and the first and second place winners advance to districts.

First place winners at districts compete at regionals, and senior members who win first and second place at regionals advance to provincials.

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Forty-nine 4-H members coming from as far as Fort McMurray to Edgerton gathered at the Holden Rural Academy on Saturday, Mar. 22 for the North East Regional Communications event hosted by the Beaver District. KARI JANZEN PHOTOS

Tofield 4-H Beef and Multi Club president Serrie Spruyt was one of the local members who competed at Regionals, seen here giving her speech, entitled El Refugio.

Holden Rural Academy holds annual registration night

Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Holden Rural Academy (HRA), the local public charter school teaching grades 7 to 12, opened their doors for an evening registration night on Wednesday, March 19, to provide information, answer questions, and lead tours for new students and interested families.

Current students lead the tours, taking groups to each room, which included complimentary baked goods at the foods lab and samples of freezedried treats in the Ag room. About 15 families attended.

“It was hard to count. It was steady through to after 6 p.m., but never crowded. The last tour was just after 6:30 p.m. My best guess is 12 to 15 families,” HRA superintendent Wes Oginski said.

The school will have 16 graduates this year, up from nine last year, and from three in their first year of operation in 2022-2023. Enrollment has doubled since the first year, with 123 students walking the halls now, compared to 58 in the school’s first year. There were 92 students enrolled at HRA in 2023-2024.

Principal Brent Anderson said one of the questions he frequently discusses with families interested in the school is

how the high school students can complete their necessary coursework while only being in the building during the mornings. HRA also operates on a fourday school week.

“People ask how we can make it work, that we can get everybody to get the full credits that they need for graduation by only being in the school half the day. We work on exhausting their work experience credits first, then we work on trying to get kids in to the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), and then sometimes we have independent study courses where they do modular work or extra coursework,” he said.

“Place-based education gives us a different advantage. Kids who maybe are looking for a different avenue for after high school, who are not going to college or university, and maybe want to start getting work experience early. We can help them find their passion of what they want to do and find a career.

“Also, by doing place-based education in the local community, we can teach kids that they don't necessarily have to move to the city to find a profession, that they can find a profession in the local community. Maybe they need to go away for school or go away to train for a job, but they bring those

skills back to the local area, trying to keep our local area vibrant,” he said.

Anderson said if some families were not able to attend their registration night, they are more than welcome to contact the school to schedule a tour.

“We're accepting registrations and if they need any information, they can contact myself at the school at any time. Even though we’ve now had our student tour registration night, we always welcome families who would like to

come check out the school. Just phone ahead and book a time, and I'll take them on a personal tour of the school. We can sit down and come up with a plan for their child, and ease any fears they might have of coming here, because this is different. You go to some other school for seven, eight years and all of a sudden you get uprooted and maybe going where you don’t know anybody. The unknown can sometimes be hard,” he said.

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County urged to consult on illegal drainage issue

Patricia Harcourt

With the arrival of spring, a common issue has again arrived in Beaver County.

Melting snow creates running water that can go places not considered desirable by landowners.

Sometimes this can lead to the illegal drainage of water to make the problem go away.

Last year, the county dealt with over 20 such incidents.

This year, the county’s Agricultural Fieldman Jonathan Culbert is urging the county council reeve to write a letter to the Minister of Environment and Protected Areas to set up a meeting so the issue of illegal drainage can be discussed.

The Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) recommended the problem be brought before the regular council meeting for March 26. In his report for that meeting, Culbert provided the reason for this meeting with the Minister to take place:

“Beaver County has experienced ongoing illegal drainage issues for over 20 years,” he stated,”resulting in substantial cost and environmental drainage.”

He added that, “The practice of unauthorized drainage, which includes altering wetlands, water bodies and streams, without approval under the Water Act, has significant implication for the county and landowners.”

Culbert also stated in his report, “In the last 10 years, Beaver County has spent over $270,000 in mitigation efforts in addressing illegal drainage, including investigation and public awareness.”

Also, the county has to make

infrastructure repairs and replace culverts due to this illegal behaviour on the county landscape.

The county works through the Surface Drainage Bylaw and Overland Drainage Policy to mitigate the damage and prevent further damage. However, Culbert states that, “despite the county’s best efforts…there is growing frustration with the inconsistency of enforcement from AEPA (Alberta Environmental Protection Agency) on agricultural lands.

“Many cases of illegal drainage remain unaddressed.”

He also said that “proactive enforcement actions from AEPA have been sporadic.”

The result is that the county has difficulty sending out a consistent message regarding the need for landowners to comply with the Water Act.

He said that a meeting with the Minister responsible and the AEPA

by county council “to work collaboratively and efficiently to mitigate illegal drainage in the county.”

Culbert provided a draft letter council could consider adopting to send to the Minister responsible Rebecca Schultz.

The letter referred to the “persistent problem” of illegal drainage occurring in the county for the last 20 years.

The practice of illegal drainage of water is resulting in “significant environmental and financial implications for our landowners and municipalities.”

The draft letter goes on to state: “While we understand that enforcement of the Water Act is a complex and challenging task, the impact of illegal drainage on our infrastructure and environment cannot be overlooked. Over the past few years we have incurred over $270,000 in mitigation costs related to illegal drainage, includ-

ing investigation and public awareness efforts, infrastructure repairs and culvert replacements.”’Other problems caused by drainage were also listed in the draft letter, including the loss of soil moisture, the destruction of wildlife habitation, and neighbouring lands being flooded.

Also the draft letter said the effects of illegal drainage “contribute to the degradation of valuable ecosystems and reduce the county’s agricultural productivity.”

An example of two miles of ditching and soil relocation to upstream sloughs and ponds was provided, with resulting negative consequences. This occurred in the fall of last year causing concerns the water from three impacted quarter sections would flood the adjacent provincial highway, county roads and neighbouring properties.

Council will consider the letter at this March 26 meeting.

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At the RMA Convention in Edmonton last week, ministers met with local officials. Shown here from left to right are Beaver County Councillor Dale Pederson, Camrose Constituency MLA Jackie Lovely, Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen,, and Beaver County Deputy Reeve Eugene Hrabec. PHOTO COURTESY MLA LOVELY

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Book Club

Location: Ross Creek Community Hall, 531041 Rge Rd 191

Rural book club that meets the first Tuesday of each month Meetings run from 7PM - 8PM, all ages welcome!

BookClub Location:RossCreekCommunityHall,531041RgeRd191 RuralbookclubthatmeetsthefirstTuesdayofeachmonth.Meetings runfrom7PM-8PM,allageswelcome!

Tofield AA - Thursdays, 8 - 9 PM

Basement of Bardo Lutheran Church, 4737 57 Ave, Tofield

Viking AA - Wednesdays, 8 PM, Zoom option also available Golden Valley Lutheran Church, 5327 56 Ave, Viking https://area78aa org/meetings/147-3

TofieldAA -Thursdays,8-9PM BasementofBardoLutheranChurch,473757Ave,Tofield. VikingAA -Wednesdays,8PM,Zoomoptionalsoavailable. GoldenValleyLutheranChurch,532756Ave,Viking. https://area78aa.org/meetings/147-3

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DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

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ThefollowingDevelopmentApplicationshavebeenAPPROVED(except whereotherwisenoted)bytheDevelopmentAuthorityundertheprovisions ofLandUseBylawNo.98-801,subjecttotherightofappealtotherelevant appealbody-SubdivisionandDevelopmentAppealBoard(SDAB)orLand andPropertyRightsTribunal(LPRT).

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 relevant appeal body - Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) or Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT) APRIL 16, 2025

APPEAL DEADLINE Appeal Body Application No

APRIL16,2025 SDAB 020020-24-D0002

Alison Pickard (Marigold Meadows)

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Alison Pickard & Jeff Draper Lot 3B, Plan 802 0006 in SW 12-50-20-W4

Permitted (Variance) Use: Seasonal Home Garden Market (Home Occupation Type I) including existing 200ft2 Greenhouse with 5 9 m Variance from Minimum East Side Yard Setback, 100ft2 Chicken Coop with 5 9 m Variance to East Side Yard Setback, and 200ft Chicken Coop (Accessory Buildings)

AlisonPickard&JeffDraper Lot3B,Plan8020006inSW12-50-20-W4 Permitted(Variance)Use:SeasonalHomeGardenMarket (HomeOccupationTypeI)includingexisting200ft2 Greenhousewith5.9mVariancefromMinimumEastSide YardSetback,100ft2ChickenCoopwith5.9mVarianceto EastSideYardSetback,and200ftChickenCoop(Accessory Buildings).

Anypersonwishingtoappealanapplicationmaydosoby servingwrittennoticeontheprescribedform(stating reasonsfortheappeal)totherelevantappealbody.For informationonhowtoappealcanbefoundourourwebsite under Services>Planning&Development>Appealing PlanningDecisions

Furtherinformationregardingtheabovedecisionsmaybe obtainedfromtheCountyOffice,Ryley,Alberta.

THANKYOUFORSUPPORTING RURALHEALTHCARELEARNING!

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING RURAL HEALTHCARE LEARNING!

The Viking and Tofield Healthcare Attraction and Committees were honoured to recently host a weekend Retention

welcomingpost-secondarystudentstoourcommunitiesto promoterurallivingandruralhealthcare.Thiseventwasan opportunitytonotonlyconnectwithpotentialfuturelocal membersofourhealthcareprovidercommunity,buttoalso supporttheviabilityofruralhealthcaremovingforward.This projectwouldnothavebeenpossiblewithouttheengagement andparticipationofmanymembersofourcommunity. Firstandforemost,thankyoutothepost-secondarystudents whoattendedthisevent.Wesoappreciatedyourenthusiasm andengagement,andwishyouallthebestinyourcontinued studies.Itwasaprivilegetoshareourcommunitieswithyou,and wehopeyouleftthiseventwithanew-foundawarenessofthe valueofruralcommunities.ThankyoutoRhPAPforbringingthis eventtotheBeaverCountyareaandforyoursupportin planningandimplementation.Thankyouaswelltoparticipating post-secondariesforconnectinguswithattendees.Thisevent wouldnothavebeenpossiblewithoutthesignificantsupportof manyofourcommunityorganizations.Toallgroupsand memberswhoparticipatedthroughdonatingfunds,dedicating time,orallocatingresources,pleaseknowthatyourvolunteerism isthebackboneofourcommunities,andwearesogratefulfor you.Thankyoutothemanyindividualcommunitymembers whovolunteeredtheirtimetowelcomestudentsandparticipate inactivitiesthroughouttheweekendinnumerousways.The warm,inclusivecommunitiesthatdefinerurallivingareknitted togetherthroughyourkindnessandhospitality.Weare privilegedtobewell-servedbyhealthcareprofessionalsinour communities,andweappreciatethatmanyoftheseindividuals tooktimeoutoftheirverybusyschedulestodemonstratetheir skillsandpromoterurallivingtotheselearners.Thankyoufor yourwillingnesstoshareyourknowledgeandexperiences. Thankyouaswelltothebusinessesandmunicipalitieswho contributedtothisevent.Whetherthroughplanningsupport, generousdonations,sharingknowledge,orengagingwith students,yourinvolvementwasinvaluable.Youreffortshelped createameaningfulandenrichingexperience,andwedeeply appreciateyoursupport.Toeveryonewhoplayedaroleinthis event,thankyouforbeingpartofthisimportantinitiative.Your contributionshelpbridgethegapbetweenurbanhealthcare trainingandruralpractice.Together,wearefosteringanew generationofhealthcareproviderswhounderstandand appreciatetheneedsofruralcommunities.Yoursupportin welcominghealthcarelearnerstoourruralcommunitymadea lastingimpact—notonlyontheireducationbutalsoonthe futureofruralhealthcare.

welcoming post-secondary students to our communities to promote rural living and rural healthcare This event was an opportunity to not only connect with potential future local members of our healthcare provider community, but to also support the viability of rural healthcare moving forward This project would not have been possible without the engagement and participation of many members of our community First and foremost, thank you to the post-secondary students who attended this event We so appreciated your enthusiasm and engagement, and wish you all the best in your continued studies It was a privilege to share our communities with you, and we hope you left this event with a new-found awareness of the value of rural communities Thank you to RhPAP for bringing this event to the Beaver County area and for your support in planning and implementation Thank you as well to participating post-secondaries for connecting us with attendees This event would not have been possible without the significant support of many of our community organizations To all groups and members who participated through donating funds, dedicating time, or allocating resources, please know that your volunteerism is the backbone of our communities, and we are so grateful for you Thank you to the many individual community members who volunteered their time to welcome students and participate in activities throughout the weekend in numerous ways The warm, inclusive communities that define rural living are knitted together through your kindness and hospitality We are privileged to be well-served by healthcare professionals in our communities, and we appreciate that many of these individuals took time out of their very busy schedules to demonstrate their skills and promote rural living to these learners Thank you for your willingness to share your knowledge and experiences Thank you as well to the businesses and municipalities who contributed to this event Whether through planning support, generous donations, sharing knowledge, or engaging with students, your involvement was invaluable Your efforts helped create a meaningful and enriching experience, and we deeply appreciate your support To everyone who played a role in this event, thank you for being part of this important initiative Your contributions help bridge the gap between urban healthcare training and rural practice Together, we are fostering a new generation of healthcare providers who understand and appreciate the needs of rural communities Your support in welcoming healthcare learners to our rural community made a lasting impact not only on their education but also on the future of rural healthcare

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Alberta ERs closed for combined 34,000 hours in 2024

Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

When her 18-month-old son’s symptoms worsened, caused by an RSV infection that had progressed to pneumonia, Tracee Moneta rushed him to the emergency department in Elk Point, only to learn there was no doctor available on site.

Moneta said this wasn’t the first time an unexpected service disruption at the Elk Point Healthcare Centre had forced her family to make the 50 km trip to Bonnyville to get medical attention, but it was “the most traumatic for us.”

With his breathing laboured, and the boy slipping “in and out of consciousness,” Moneta said she put him in his older sister’s forward facing car seat so she could monitor him and try to keep him awake until they arrived at the hospital.

“I probably drove about 140 [km/h] to Bonnyville because he was passing out in the back seat,” she said. “And when we got there, he was immediately put on oxygen and got xrayed and everything like that.”

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre was just one of at least 25 ERs in Alberta that temporarily shut its doors in 2024, all caused by physician or staff shortages and almost exclusively in rural Alberta.

This reporter’s analysis of service disruptions reported by Alberta Health Services found these 25 ERs were closed for more than 34,400 hours in 2024, equivalent to the province losing four ERs entirely.

This analysis doesn’t include hospitals operated by Covenant Health, which doesn’t publicly report service disruptions, or closures caused by natural disasters like the Jasper wildfires.

Service disruptions ranged from gaps in physician coverage in Ponoka lasting only a few hours to staff shortages that have kept Consort’s emergency departments offline since August 2022.

Nine ERs were closed for a month or longer.

Alberta Medical Association President Dr. Shelley Duggan said these statistics are “disappointing, and they show that Albertans are not getting served the best they can.”

“When you don't have rural [ERs] open, you're diverting people to other places. And it just puts more stress on the whole system,” Duggan said.

Duggan also said the data highlights one of the most complicated challenges in rural health care: attracting and retaining physicians.

“One of the biggest things that people forget is that you're not just recruiting a doctor to your community, you're recruiting a family. And it really does take the community to recruit a doctor and their family.”

Both Milk River and Hardisty have been suc-

cessful in their strategies to attract healthcare professionals and effectively end long-term service disruptions. In fall 2023, the Hardisty Health Centre finally secured needed staff and reopened its emergency department, which was originally shut down in April 2020. Early in 2024, Milk River welcomed a new family physician, who also helped keep the ER available all but 12 days last year.

Analysis shows that while the locations of hospitals reporting prolonged closures has changed, the total amount of disruptions has not dramatically reduced.

In 2023, physician and staff shortages caused 36,000 lost service hours in Alberta ERs, compared to 34,400 in 2024.

In both years, the five longest service disruptions accounted for over 70 per cent of the total lost ER hours.

Moneta said when her family moved to Elk Point, having a small town with a good hospital was a big part of the appeal.

“If something was wrong, we were only a short drive away. As a parent, that's super reassuring,” she said.

Over the last 10 years, service disruptions have become more frequent. In 2023, the Elk Point ER was closed a combined 21 days. Last year, it was closed for a combined total of 40 days.

Last August, Moneta’s family moved from Elk Point to be closer to Bonnyville. Regaining the sense of security that comes with having a hospital nearby was top of mind when they made the decision to relocate.

“We had to make four emergency trips to Bonnyville for our children,” Moneta said.

“Now we're only a 10-minute drive from Bonnyville. If anything was to go wrong, there's no more scary drive.”

Duggan said there are smaller but substantive changes the province could make to help doctors serve rural areas and keep both family practices and ERs open.

Alberta’s new primary-care compensation model (PCCM) is expected to be in place as of April 1. The model includes pay increases and other positive changes for doctors, but the changes tend to benefit urban family medicine and specialists more than rural, Duggan said.

“Our next priority with that is, how do we put in tweaks, so to speak, for the [doctors] out in rural so that they can get as big a benefit as those in the city.”

Many doctors split their time between their clinic and the hospital, and current compensation models don’t allow for these practices to be integrated.

Duggan gave the example of a rural doctor having a patient who suddenly goes into labour at 11am, forcing the doctor to cancel appointments with the 20 other patients they would have seen that afternoon in the clinic.

While a doctor can see his regular patients in the ER, the billing rate is different than if they

provide the same treatment in their own clinic.

“You don't want to be penalized for being in rural, obviously. It's something we wish to incent,” Duggan said.

“But it may actually be convenient that if you're covering the emergency department today in Boyle, that the easiest way for you to see your patients is to come to the hospital. Because you can't be in two places at once, so we've got to figure out, to really drill down to what the nuances of practicing in rural are and figure out how to remunerate those well.”

The Minister of Health’s office said in a statement it is working to address emergency department service disruptions by refocusing the health care system.

“We are also working to address physician shortages and health staffing challenges through various initiatives such as expanding opportunities for nurse practitioners, implementing a new family physician compensation model, and implementing a new compensation agreement for resident physicians,” the minister’s office said.

Spring

By Marjorie Lawson

Bill Ramsay of the Albert district passed

IRMA NEWS

away in Vermilion last week. A memorial will be held at a later date.

Congratulations to Keydren and Sydney Schwetz on the arrival of Lenette Anita, a first granddaughter for Greg and Darla Fischer.

The spring Steak Fry at Albert Hall will take place on Saturday, April 5.

Some family and

friends travelled to Calgary on the weekend to watch Jagger Firkus and the Coachella Valley Firebirds play. Jagger is a prospect for the Seattle Kraken of the NHL.

The U15 Aces finished their season in Athabasca this weekend.

The public library will host an Open House on Monday, April 14.

Open

Mic Music Jam in Viking

IRMA NEWS

A large crowd of family and friends helped Arnold and Faye Lien celebrate their 60th anniversary at Kinsella Hall on Saturday. Congratulations on this special milestone.

The Open Mic Music Jam held at the Viking Senior Centre on March 23 was well attended by musicians and guests. The jams are held on the fourth Sunday of each month from September through May. Guests are entertained by a variety of music performed by musicians from around the area.

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The Heisler Ag Society is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Recreation Grant. Application deadline is March 31, 2025. Applications can be sent to: The Heisler Ag Society, Box 152, Heisler, AB, T0B 2A0

Attention: Recreation Grant or emailed to heisleragsociety@gmail.com

COMING EVENTS

Viking and Area Gymkhana Club

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:30 pm at the Viking Rodeo Grounds Elections, fundraising, meets, etc will be discussed.

Flagstaff Historical Society Annual General Meeting AGM Thursday, March 27, 2025 7 pm At the Flagstaff County Offices

EDMONTON COIN SHOW & SALE

- April 12/13, 2025, 10 am - 4:30 pm, Sunday,10 am - 3:00 pm.. Lions Centre; 11113 - 113  Street, Edmonton. Free market evaluations. Dealers from across Canada * Auctions * Displays * WATCHES * Family friendly!  www.edmontoncoinclub.com/shows.

COMING EVENTS

Please join us in celebrating the 100th Birthday of Verna Kroetsch Blumhagen

Saturday, March 29, 2025 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Lunch & Refreshments will be served

St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, 3605 - 50th Street, Camrose, AB

St. Paul's United Church in Hardisty Annual Spaghetti Supper and Silent and Live Auction

Monday, April 7

Hardisty Town Hall

Adults - $15 Children 6-12 - $10

Ages 5 & Under - FREE Supper Served 5 p.m.

Silent Auction Starts at 5p.m.

Live Auction Starts at 7 p.m. For more info call Fay Bronson 780888-3504 or Gail Kobitzsch 780-8882266. Auction items, with donor name attached, can be dropped off at Town Hall on April 7 @ the Town Hall after 10 a.m. to Ricci Matthews. Thank you for your continued support

The Viking Historical Society is accepting bids for re-roofing of the Hafso house at the Viking Museum Grounds. Materials could be either metal or asphalt. All local contractors are encouraged to submit bids to Box 106, Viking, AB T0B 4N0

COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

Not ready to let go of your freedom (but needing support)? I can help with that. Enjoy your home. Light cleaning/meals. Emotional/mental companionship. Games/Cards. Phone Jackie (780) 385-1019

MEMORIAL

Please join us for a bridal shower for Maegen Kuilboer in celebration of her upcoming marriage to Tyler Bendfeld.

Saturday, April 5 at 2 p.m. Killam Seniors' Centre Registry available at Guardian Drugs (Killam) and Killam Home Hardware.

Tofield Golden Club

Perogies, Sausage and Sweets Thursday, April 3, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm 5004 - 54 Ave, Tofield. $12 at the door Take-out and Gluten Free options available. All ages welcome!

Galahad Lions Club 50th Anniversary Celebration April 5, 2025 at the Galahad Agriplex Celebrating Fifty Years of Community Service Supper and Dance- $55.00 per person Happy Hour 5:30 Supper 6:30 Dance to follow-Music by Bandit Tickets available by calling either Ernie Gamroth 780 385-1543 bralpaca@syban.net Allen Dietz 403 742- 9610 dietzallen8@gmail.com

The Viking Historical Society Annual General Meeting, followed by a regular meeting, will be held Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Viking Legion. New members are welcome to attend!

In Loving Memory

James Leo Bullee

December 29, 1927March 25, 2024

A year has gone by since you left us to go home with Jesus. We love you and miss you. You were such a blessing in our lives. Always remembered by your family, Dolores, LeVern & Cindy, Charlene & Lance, Loretta & Elvis. You were so very loved by your grandchildren and the little ones

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The Viking Historical Society is looking for summer staff at the Viking Museum. Duties include yard maintenance, cleaning, directing tours, and cataloguing artifacts. Students and mature applications alike may apply with resume and cover letter to Box 106, Viking, AB T0B 4N0

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Drywall Taping/Ceiling Texturing

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entirety of Flagstaff County and Beaver County, has a total population of 110,212, and covers 52,589 square km.

The riding has over 50 individual municipali-

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of this through the mural to honour their combined contributions.”

But council did not go with the administration’s recommendation to accept the idea of refurbishing the mural and the quote by Robert Murray to do the work for the estimated cost of $2,600

Murray is a well known restoration artist with work done in Lamont, Chipman, Coronation and Leduc.

Mayor Jamie Buttner spoke first by stating the town had already

ties, not including counties and municipal districts, and includes the City of Camrose and Town of Wainwright.

In the last federal election, the constituency had 58,660 people vote, with 71.3 per cent of those votes going to the Conservative encumbant, Damien Kurek. Elections Canada will

spent a large sum on capital projects in a previous motion.

But Councillor Judy Acres spoke in favour of funding for the restoration, stating the mural “is what the town is known for.”

Acres indicated that the work needed to be done soon, in light of the deterioration evident on the mural. As for the cost, she said it was “not all that much” to save it for posterity… We don’t want to lose it.”

However, Councillor Cindy Lefsrud had a decision postponed by getting a motion passed to discuss the matter at the upcoming budget meeting.

be looking to hire people to work at the polls, and will determine where polls will be held within the electoral district. Anyone age 16 and up is eligible to work at the polls,

as long as they are a Canadian citizen, and can be non-partisan, and refrain from any partisan political activity during their term of employment.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bondara Oilfield Services Ltd is looking for Oilfield Labourers Full-time, year-round work.

To apply for this position please submit a resume to the following email: bondara@telus.net

HIRING

Top Yield Fertilizers LTD is hiring Seasonal Employees for Spring Seeding Season

FLOATEROPERATORS CLASS 1 DRIVERS GENERALLABOURERS

Please call (780)365-2020 for more information or drop off a resume at Top Yield Fertilizers, just north of Andrew.

HELP WANTED

We are currently looking to hire person/persons for Auction Coordinators/Setup Personnel for online auction sales. Work to be conducted at our auction site 2 miles north of Camrose on Hwy 833. Must have knowledge of farm equipment and related items. Some lifting required.

Job duties include accurately list and lot items for online auctions. Preference given to experienced auction staff with setup experience.

Starting wage $25-$30/hour. Criminal record check required.

Position required for 2 weeks in April, June, August and October.

For more information contact Jody Lindstrand at 780-679-8101 or submit resume to jody19661@live.com

Battle River School Division

Tender for Grass Mowing

Battle River School Division is accepting tenders to perform grass mowing services at any one or all of the following locations: C.W. Sears as well as Tofield School as one contract located in Tofield, AB, Round Hill School, Ryley School, Strome School and Viking School, in their respective communities. Please note that some of these contracts may also include Bus Barns.

Grass mowing is required for the 2025 season. Bidders are responsible to examine the site(s) before submitting a tender(s) to satisfy themselves as to the nature and location of the work to be performed. The Contractor is responsible for all permits, licenses, insurance and other fees to carry out the services specified.

Sealed tenders fully executed, dated and marked “BRSD Grass Mowing (specific location/s)” will be received by:

Battle River School Division

4724-41 st Street, Camrose, AB T4V 0Z6

Closing date: Thursday, April 10th at 2:00 PM RFP documents available upon request. For inquiries contact Jennifer Hauck at: 780-672-6131 ext. 5258 or jhauck@brsd.ab.ca

The lowest, or any, proposal will not necessarily be accepted.

If you possess leadership qualities, maintain a clean and organized work area, are full of energy, passion for customer service, very well organized, highly motivated individual, represent excellent communication skills to convey information clearly to team members, are enthusiastic, love helping customers and thrive on solving mechanical problems, WE NEED TO TALK!

We offer clean, fun, safe, and a warm work environment to work in. Competitive pay plan plus Health Benefits Package for you and your Family.

Join us in delivering an exceptional work experience while showcasing your skills as an Automotive Mechanic.

Apply by resume Attention Wes, in person at Campbell McLennan Chrysler in Killam or by fax 780-385-3803 or email wcampbell@cmchrysler.ca or Gerry Keyzer, Service Manager at service@cmchrysler.ca

TRACTORS

●2009 CASE IH 485 Quadtrac tractor, 5,371 hrs., 485 hp., 16F/2R powershift, 36” tracks, GPS, 3 pt. hitch, 4 hyd’s., shedded, + MANY MORE OPTIONS!

●1985 VERSATILE 836 Designation 6 4WD tractor, 5,275 hrs., 210 hp. eng., 12F/3R full powershift, big 1000 pto., 4 hyd’s., shedded.

● 1975 JOHN DEERE 6030 tractor, 8,285 hrs, 175 hp., big 1000 pto., 8F/2R trans., 3 hyd’s. w/ Fasse multiplier valve, block heater, shedded.

●1966 JOHN DEERE 5020 tractor, 10,669 hrs., 140 hp., 1000 pto., 8F/2R trans., 2 hyd’s.

GRAIN HANDLING

●2019 BRANDT 1370HP electric swing grain auger, 13”, 70 ft., dual auger hopper flighting, 1000 pto., remote, never spill spout, LED lights.

●2012 BRANDT 1370HP electric swing PARTS / NEEDS REPAIR grain auger, 13”, 70 ft., dual auger hopper flighting, remote, camera.

●WESTFIELD J207-46 auger, 7”, 46 ft., 220V motor.

●2019 MERIDIAN HD7-33 grain auger, 7”, 33 ft., 220V electric motor.

●WESTFIELD WR60-61 auger, 6”, 61 ft., 220V motor.

●WESTFIELD auger, 6”, 26 ft., 220V motor.

●2017 BRANDT 1300HP grain vac w/ hoses, 75 hours, 1000 pto., shedded.

●1979 VERTEC VT6500 continuous flow grain dryer, propane, 3 phase w/ Baldor motor.

●(7) WESTEEL ROSCO ±3300 bushel 5 ring flat bottom grain bins w/ wood floors.

●WESTEEL ROSCO ±2650 bushel 4 ring flat bottom grain bin w/ wood floor.

●TWISTER ±3000 bushel 4 ring flat bottom grain bin w/ wood floor.

●(10) WESTEEL ROSCO ±5000 bushel 8 ring knockdown bins w/ wood floors.

●GRAIN GUARD 100,000 btu. bin heater.

●KEHO 15150 bin aeration fan. ●KEHO bin heater. ●GRAHAM G40 seed treating applicator w/ auger, 8” x 15 ft. 3 hp. 230V motor, 120L mix tank, 110V pump. ●(3) AGFLEX grain bags.

●2018 MICHEL’S super ‘B’ transfer augers.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE:

Mark your calendar for this sale, as there is a very nice lineup of well maintained mostly shedded equipment UP4BIDS!

TILLAGE & SEEDING

●2010 BOURGAULT 3310 55 ft. air drill w/ 2007 Bourgault 6450 TBH tank, 66,454 acres, 9.8” spacing, + MANY MORE OPTIONS!

●2011 DEGELMAN 7000 Strawmaster heavy harrow 84 ft., damaged left wing but works fine.

SWATHING & HARVEST

●2010 CASE IH 9120 combine w/ 2011 Case 3016 15 ft. p/u, 3,316 eng. hrs., 2,249 sep. hrs., GPS, shedded, + MANY MORE OPTIONS!

●2008 CASE IH 2162 flex draper header w/ 35 ft. split p/u reel, upper cross auger, single knife.

●1998 PREMIER 1900 p/t swather, 36 ft.

●2009 CASE IH 2162 -35 ft. PARTS draper header.

HAYING

●2014 JOHN DEERE 569 round baler, netwrap, Mega Wide, 7,891 bales, 1000 pto., shedded.

GRAIN CART

●2006 UNVERFERTH 9250 s/a 1000 bushel grain cart, Digi-Star EZ 400 monitor, roll tarp, camera, 17” diameter auger, shedded.

VEHICLES

●1989 CHEVROLET 1500 reg. cab truck, 453,621 km, automatic, LT235/75R15 tires.

●1974 FORD F-250 Ranger truck, manual.

HIGHWAY TRACTORS & TRAILERS

●2003 INTERNATIONAL Eagle 9900i highway tractor 525 hp. N14 Cummins eng., 18 speed., 1,127,010 km, 34,593 hrs., current CVIP.

●2005 INTERNATIONAL Eagle 9400i highway tractor, 475 hp. ISX 15 Cummins, 13 speed, 1,031,391 km, 29,001 hrs., current CVIP.

●2001 CASTLETON 59 ft. super ‘B’ grain trailer, 29’ lead, 30’ rear, roll tarp, current CVIP.

●1994 TRAILMOBILE 53 ft. tri-axle highboy trailer, bale pipe racks, GVWR = 80,600 lbs.

●1986 TRAILMOBILE 45 ft. t/a highboy trailer.

●1988 FRUEHAUF tri-axle 53 ft. step deck trailer, 255/70R22.5 tires, current CVIP.

LIVESTOCK RELATED

●2017 CATTLELAC 460 feed mixer wagon w/ scale, 460 cu. ft., 1000 pto., excellent condition.

SNOWMOBILES

●2006 ARCTIC CAT M-Series 153 snowmobile. ●1998 Polaris 600 RMK snowmobile. ●1993 Polaris Indy XLT snowmobile. ●1999 Polaris Indy V Force 3 snowmobile, not running.

MISCELLANEOUS

●2004 STAMFORD skid mounted gen. set, (2) generators, JD diesel eng’s., 1 or 3 phase, 110V & 220V, 800 gal. fuel tank, (2) 1000 US gal. propane tanks, 4 overhead light tower.

●2015 MERIDIAN 25,000L fuel tank on skid. ●ROCK-MASTER XL-56 rock picker. ●DOEPKER 5.5 yard earth mover / scraper. ●STEINBAUER Performance Enhancement chips. ●1995 U-BUILT 12 ft. t/a trailer w/ 500 gal. fuel tank, pump, 5500W gen. ●1000 Gal. propane tank on wagon. ●1989 Chevy 8 ft. truck box s/a trailer. ●Office building on skid. ●2014 Steelcraft 4,500L dual wall fuel tank. ●(4) ±500 Gal. overhead fuel tanks on stands. ●2,650 gal. water tank. ●(3) Graham 240L seed treating mix tanks w/ pumps. ●Watermaster floating pump. ●(5) 5’ x 7’ x ½” rubber matting. ●3 Pt. hitch 6’ rototiller. ●Suzuki quad, 5,206 km. ●±(25) Pallets of Farm Related Items.

Rachel JACKSON of Andrew, AB .

Previewing Hours: 9 AM -6 PM Starting April 5

Gate Sign: 554050 -Rg. Rd. #175 NE-30-55-17-W4

From Andrew go 11.2 km south on Highway #855 to Highway #29; then go

LOCATION: From so 11.4 km west to Rg. Rd. #175 & then go 1 km north. The farm is on the west side of the road.

PREVIEWING & BIDDING STARTS AT 10 AM & BIDS START CLOSING ON AT 10 AM

TRACTORS

●2013 VERSATILE 375 4WD tractor, 2,871 hrs., 375 hp. Cummins engine,recent work order, excellent condition, + MANY MORE OPTIONS!

●2020 KUBOTA M6-141 MFWD tractor w/ FEL, & 8 ft. bucket, 457 hrs., 141 hp. eng., 3 pt. hitch, 2 hyd’s., 540/1000 pto., + MANY MORE OPTIONS!

TRUCKS & GRAIN TRAILERS

●2009 INTERNATIONAL Transtar 8600 highway tractor, 405,135 km, 330 hp. Cummins,

●2001 PETERBILT 378 grain truck w/ 20 ft. steel box & dual cylinder hoist, 425,102 km., 430 hp. Cat C12, 18 spd., shedded, excellent condition.

●2016 EMERALD 36 ft. grain trailer, air ride suspension, roll tarp, shedded, very good condition.

●2012 WILSON 37 ft. grain trailer w/ Michel’s remote control roll tarp & Michel’s 210 remote control EZ openers, alumuminum double wall hopper, shedded, excellent condition.

SPRAYING

●2011 NEW HOLLAND SP275R 120 ft. sprayer, 275 hp. eng., 1,639 eng. Hrs., $40,000 in recent work orders, shedded, + MANY MORE OPTIONS!

●2009 ROGATOR SS1084 high clearance 120 ft. s/p sprayer, 4,301 eng. hrs., (4) crop dividers, (4) skinny tires, + MANY MORE OPTIONS!

●(4) TRIDEKON crop dividers to fit New Holland SP275R sprayer.

●(4) TITAN 380/90R46 tires tofit New Holland SP275R sprayer.

●1980 KNIGHT hiboy 40 ft. sprayer trailer w/ (4) 1250 gallon poly tanks.

TILLAGE & SEEDING

●2013 VERSATILE TD600 32 ft. tandem disc, notched front & smooth rear blades, 1 owner.

●2000 RITE WAY 8055 Jumbo 55 ft. 5 bar heavy harrow, 5/8” tines.

HARVEST

●2008 NEW HOLLAND CR9070 combine, w/ NH 76C 14 ft. header, 1,995 threshing hrs., 2,819 engine hrs., auto header height control, shedded.

●2014 MACDON D65-S draper header w/30ft. split p/u reel, single knife, upper cross auger, fore/aft, shedded, excellent condition.

GENERATOR & LIGHT PLANT

●2013 WACKER NEUSON G50 38KW diesel generator on t/a trailer w/ grain drying attachment, 5,297 hrs., single / 3 phase, 4 light tower, shedded.

●2008 ALLMAND BROS. ML8 light tower, 1,900 hours, 8KW, 24 hp. Cat C1.1 diesel, (4) bulbs, pintle hitch, electric start, block heater, shedded.

GRAIN HANDLING

●2020 GT RB800 propane recirculating batch grain dryer, 72 hours, 820 bu., 1 owner, shedded.

●2009 REM 2700 grain vac, 234 hours, shedded.

●(2) 2023 GOEBEL ±4900 bushel 5 ring hopper bottom bins w/ aeration tubes, & triple skids.

●(3) MERIDIAN Grain Max ±5000 bu. smooth wall hopper bottom bins, (1) triple skid, (2) double skids.

●2017 MERIDIAN 1620 ±4100 bushel smooth wall hopper bottom grain bin w/ double skid, site glass, temperature cable.

●WESTEEL 1806 ±5500 bu. 6 ring hopper bottom bin w/ aeration tube, triple skid, temperature cable.

●2012 MERIDIAN 1615 ±3250 bu. smooth wall hopper bottom grain bin w/ single skid.

●2015 MERIDIAN 1612 ±2700 bu. smooth wall hopper bottom grain bin w/ single skid.

●(3) WESTEEL ROSCO ±4600 bushel 6 ring hopper bottom grain bins w/ aeration tubes, triple skids, temperature cables.

●(2) WESTEEL ROSCO ±2150 bu. 6 ring hopper bottom bins, doubleskids, temperature cables.

●2023 AGI Grain Maxx GMX 6385 grain auger w/ 14” telescopic swing, 13”, 85 ft., dual auger hopper flighting, bin full sensor, never spill spout, hyd. winch & lift, 540 pto., LED lights.

●2013 WHEATHEART SA100-71 hyd. swing grain auger, 10”, 71 ft., dual auger hopper flighting, hydraulic lift, 540 pto., never spill spout.

●2015 BRANDT 842 grain auger w/ hyd. mover, 8”, 42 ft., Robin 28 hp., shedded.

●SAKUNDIAK HD8-1200 grain auger, 8”, 39 ft., w/ new Honda 20 hp. motor, Power Fist 12V electric winch, & Wheatheart bin sweep.

●Set of Michel’s super ‘B’ transfer augers .

●(3) AGI 5 hp. & 10 hp. unused bin aeration fans.

●(2) Keho Super Flow 7.5 hp. bin aeration fans.

●2001 DEGELMAN RP-7700 bat reel rock picker

●HIGHLINE 6800 bale processor.

●JOHN DEERE 37 sickle mower

●3 Pt. hitch bale handler. ●±1000 gal. propane tank.

An extremely nice line of well maintained, mostly shedded equipment is going to be selling.

shedded.

●2006 JOHN DEERE 9420 4WD tractor, 5,083 hours, 425 hp., 24F/6R transmission, + MORE!

●2002 JOHN DEERE 8520T track tractor, 9,470 hours, 305 hp., 16F/4R full powershift, + MORE!

●1995 FORD NEW HOLLAND 9880 4WD tractor, 5,957 hrs., 400 hp. cummins, big 1000 pto., 4 hyd's., 20.8-42 duals.

●1984JOHN DEERE 4850 MFWD tractor, 14,673 hrs., 207 hp., rebuilt eng. & injector pump @ 10,000 hrs.

●1982 JOHN DEERE 4240 2WD tractor w/ FEL, 7 ft. bucket & grapple, 14,674 hours, 1 owner.

●1979 WHITE 2-85 tractor, 5,945 hrs., 85 hp.

●1975 Co-op Implements T650 tractor, 3,242 hrs., 73 hp.

TRAILERS

●2011 WILSON Super ‘B’ trailer, 29’ lead, 30’ rear.

●LODE-KING Super ‘B’ trailer, 2019 30’ lead, 2015 28’ rear.

●2001 DOEPKER tridem 42ft. grain trailer.

tanker trailer.

●1981 PULLMAN TRAILMOBILE 26’ dry van sprayer trailer w/ Chem Handler II & water tank, + MORE! ●1967 FRUEHAUF45’ t/a trailer w/ bale pipe racks. ●2015 MAXEY t/a 30’ dually gooseneck flatdeck trailer

●2013 JOHN DEERE 1870X 56 ft. air hoe drill w/

2012 JD 1910T TBT 430 bu. tank, 1 owner, + MORE!

●2010 NEW HOLLAND P2070 precision 50 ft.air drill w/ NH P1060 tow behind 430 bushel tank, + MORE!

●2010 MORRIS C1 Contour 61 ft. air drill w/ 2010

Morris 8370XL TBT 450 bu. tank, + MORE OPTIONS!

●2016 DEGELMAN 7000 Strawmaster heavy harrow w/ Valmar applicator, 70 ft., excellent condition.

●1994 DEGELMAN 7000 Strawmaster heavy harrow w/ Valmar 3255 applicator, 70 ft., 9/16” tines.

●2016 DEGELMAN LR7645 land roller, 45 ft.

●2013 PATTISON PLS 3300 liquid fertilizer cart, (2) 2100 US gallon poly tanks, Honda GX200 pump.

●KELLO-BILT Series 210 tandem offset disc, 12 ft.

●EZEE-ON 18 ft. t/a disc, smooth blades, 9”spacing.

●CI ‘The Farmers’ Own’ 16 ft. cultivator.

●CI 807 41 ft. cultivator.

●KIRCHNER 12 ft. land leveler, 6.70-15SL tires.

●(2) JOHN DEERE T670 combines w/ JD 615P pickups, (1) 2017 -1,527 eng. hrs., showing 278 sep. hrs., (1) 2011 -2,189 eng. hrs., 1,534 sep. hrs., + MORE!

●2011 JOHN DEERE 9770 STS combine w/ JD 615P p/u, 2,975 eng. Hrs., 2,079 threshing hrs., + MORE!

●2016 JOHN DEERE W150 swather w/ JD 430D 30 ft. header, 860 eng. hrs., 639 header hrs., + MORE!

●2004 WILSON t/a aluminum 24 ft. stock trailer.

●2018 HAYBUSTER 2660 bale processor, 1000 pto.

●KUHN KNIGHT 2375 s/a feed mixer wagon, 540 pto.

●1992 GOERTZEN t/a 18’ gooseneck stock trailer.

SPRAYER

●2016 KENWORTH T880 highway tractor w/ sleeper, 449,348 km., 500 hp. Paccar engine, automatic, + MORE! ●2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 highway tractor w/ sleeper, 546,430 km., 425 hp. Detroit Diesel, 18 speed, + MORE! ●2004 PETERBILT 2105 highway tractor w/ sleeper, 839,791 km., 550 hp. Cat C15, 18 speed, + MORE! ●1998 INTERNATIONAL 9200 highway tractor, 594,738 km,Cummins M11, 13 speed, + MORE!

●1990 WHITE GMC by Volvo highway tractor w/ sleeper, 1,329,791 km, 425 hp. Detroit, 18 speed, + MORE! ●1988 INTERNATIONAL9300 Transtar t/a gravel truck w/ 15’ box, 347,453 km, 13 speed, 400 hp. Cat, + MORE! ●1979 INTERNATIONAL F-2574 t/a silage truck w/ 19’ box, 270,741 km,Detroit eng., 13 speed, + MORE!

●2008 FORD F-450 Super Duty quad cab flatdeck dually service truck, 6.8Lgas, 211,936 km, + MORE!

●1995 IH 4700 dually service truck w/ Lincoln welder, 496,514 km, 230 hp. DT466 engine, + MORE!

●2020 BRANDT 1322XR t/a 1,300 bu. grain cart.

●2020 RENN 1016T grain bagger, + MORE!

●2017 RENN FBU1014 grain bag unloader.

●2014 BRANDT 5200EX grain vac, 302 hours.

●KONGSKILDE Cushion Air 700 grain vac, 1000 pto.

●WESTFIELD MK130-71 Plus hyd. swing auger, 13”, 71 ft.

●WESTFIELD MK100-61 mech. swing auger, 10”, 61 ft.

●2015 MERIDIAN HD8-39 auger w/ hyd. mover, 8”, 39 ft.

●MERIDIAN HD8-46 auger w/ hyd. mover, 8”, 46 ft.

●MERIDIAN HD7-46 auger w/ E-Kay mover, 7”, 46 ft.

●WHEATHEART BH1041 auger w/ mover,10”, 41 ft.

●(2) SAKUNDIAK HD7-37 grain augers, 7”, 37 ft.

●WESTFIELD WR80-51 auger, 8”, 51 ft., DAMAGED.

●2008 SULLIVAN Palatek air compressor, 5,784 hrs.

●1985 DEGELMAN 6700 bat reel rock picker.

●MEL-CAM 410 fork type rock picker, new tires.

●ROCK-O-MATIC TM12 rock rake, 12 ft. wide, 540 pto.

●Lincoln Ranger 250 portable welder. ●Westeel 500 gal. fuel tank. ●Ezee-On FEL w/ bucket & grapple.●Hydraulic post hole auger. ●11’ Macleod trailer chassis. ●24 ft. Homemade header transport. ●5 wheel side delivery hay rake. ●(2) Texas gates. ●(2) 3000 Gallon horizontal tanks. ●(2) 1200 Gallon poly tanks on metal stands. ●1250 Gallon poly tank. ● (6) Pipe 3’ OD x 3’. ●Combine hopper extension.● Assortment of new & recapped tires. ●Pipe & sucker rod. ●(8) Homemade freestanding panels. ●Pallet of 2 way radios.● (2) Quad Tires –AT27x12-10. ● ±30 Pallets of farm related items.

LOCATION:

From the Highway #14 & Highway #870 junction at Kinsella go 5.3 km north on Highway #870 to Twp. Rd. #472 & then go 2.7 km east. The farm is on the north side of the road.

PREVIEWING & BIDDING STARTS AT

BIDS START CLOSING

●2013 JOHN DEERE 9510R 4WD tractor, 2,225 hours, 510 hp., 520/85R46 triples, DEF deleted, 18F/6R 18 speed powershift, JD Greenstar 3 display, 5 high flow hyd’s., shedded.

●2022 JOHN DEERE 6175M MFWD tractor w/ JD 680R FEL, 8 ft. bucket, & grapple, 784 hours, 175 hp. engine, 540/1000 pto., 3 hyd’s., 20F/20R powershift w/ “E” range, LHR, joystick, outer rear weights, 1 owner, shedded. ●1985 JOHN DEERE 4250 tractor, 11,731 hours, 144 hp. engine, 3 hyd’s., 540/1000 pto., power quad transmission w/ partial powershift, 16F/6R, outer rear wheel weights, shedded.

& SEEDING

●2022 JOHN DEERE P556 56 ft. air hoe drill w/ 2022 John Deere 1910 tow between 430 bushel tank, 12” spacing, double shoot, 5,246 acres, single row, all run blockage kit for seed & fertilizer, mudscrapers, dual fans, 1 owner.

●2018 RITE-WAY One Till 32 ft. high speed vertical till disc, 10” spacing, rubber packers, 20” notched front & rear blades, hitch levelling, 560/45R22.5 tires, 1 owner.

●2010 BRANDT 5000 Contour Commander 50 ft. heavy harrow, 5 bar,5/8” x 24” tines, 16.5L-16.1 fronts, ST235/85R16 rears.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE:

A beautiful line of well maintained, late model, mostly shedded equipment is going to be selling. You can bid with confidence on this immaculate lineup of machinery!

10 AM &

ON AT 10 AM

●2012 JOHN DEERE S680 combine w/ JD 615P 15 ft. p/u, 1,503 sep. hrs., 2,169 eng. hrs., 26 ft. auger, greenlighted, Greenstar 3 display, Autotrac ready w/ Harvest monitor, Michel’s crop catcher, shedded. + MANY MORE OPTIONS!

●2014 JOHN DEERE W150 swather w/ JD 430D 30 ft. split p/u reel, 968 eng. hrs., 786 header hrs., 13,691 acres, JD Autotrac steering, hydro, hyd. header tilt, triple delivery, double knife drive, fore/aft. + MANY MORE OPTIONS!

●2023 MACDON FD235 flex draper straight cut header, 35 ft. split p/u reel, upper cross auger, factory transport, fore/aft, skid shoes, double knife drive, spare knife, single point hookup, 1 owner.

●2019 JOHN DEERE 560M baler, netwrap, only 3,882 bales, 1000 pto., mega wide pickup, high moisture kit, monitor, 1 owner, shedded.

●2017 VERMEER R2800 ‘V’ twin hay rake, 19 ft. -28 ft. raking width, excellent condition, rake cab controller, 1 owner, shedded.

●2004 BOURGAULT 1650 RBM round bale mover, hauls 16 round bales, dual side pickup, monitor, 1 owner.

●2016 MATADOR 7900 windrow inverter, hydraulic drive 80” pickup, 1 owner, shedded.

●2014 INTERNATIONAL 4400 t/a grain truck w/ CBI 20 ft. steel box & Harsh dual hoist, 61,756 km, 2,215 hrs., 330 hp. IH Maxxforce 9 engine, automatic, + MANY MORE OPTIONS!

●2012 INTERNATIONAL 7400 t/a grain truck w/ 20 ft. steel box & dual cylinder hoist, 55,867 km, 2,098 hrs., 330 hp. Maxxforce 9 eng., automatic, roll tarp, DEF deleted, shedded, + MUCH MORE!

●1993 FORD F-700 s/a grain truck w/ 17 ft. steel box, 136,576 km, Cummins diesel engine, 6F/1R.

●2019 DODGE RAM 3500 quad cab dually flatdeck truck, 51,785 km., 6.4L Hemi gas, 4X4, pwr. windows & locks, shedded, excellent condition.

●2014 WILSON 24 ft. t/a aluminum gooseneck stock trailer, 2 divider gates, rear sliding door.

●1994 HAYBUSTER 256 +II bale processor.

●2007 EASY WAY 250 bushel creep feeder.

●2021 BRANDT 1042A grain auger w/ hyd. mover, 10”, 42 ft., Kohler 38 hp., motor, 1 owner.

●2020 BRANDT 1380XL+ electric swing auger, 13”, 80 ft., dual auger hopper flighting, 540 pto.

●2013 BRANDT 1035 grain auger w/ hyd. mover, 10”, 35 ft., Kohler 36 hp., motor, 1 owner.

●2012 BRANDT 1070XL mech. swing auger, 10”, 70 ft., dual auger hopper flighting, 540 pto.

●2010 REM 2700 grain vac w/ hoses, only 76 hours, 1000 pto., 1 owner, shedded.

20 GPM pump, hose, & auto shutoff nozzle. ●Westeel 1000 gal. fuel tank w/ stand, hose, & nozzle. ●2016 Westeel Road Vault 225 gal. slip tank w/ Fill-Rite 12V pump. ●JD Starfire 6000 GPS receiver globe.