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Heavy snowfall makes for crowded feeders JOSEF HARTUNG PHOTO

The snowy weekend brought a busy morning at the bird feeder. Located near Alliance, these birdwatchers have a variety of visitors, from the common sparrow, to a Eurasian Collared Dove, to a tiny common redpoll. With the heavy snow over the weekend, it’s more important than ever to keep feeders filled regularly if you have been feeding them all winter long.

Vision announces $150,000 donation to STARS Vision Credit Union announced on Thursday, Feb. 29 their commitment to a $150,000 donation over five years to the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS).

STARS is a lifeline for patients in rural, remote and indigenous communities across Western Canada, providing critical care in and around the 24 communities where Vision branches operate.

Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023, STARS carried out 1,650 missions from their Calgary, Edmonton, and Grande Prairie bases, with 188 taking place in Vision’s communities.

As a rural-first financial institution, Vision says they are proud to support the life-saving impact STARS has in

areas where critical care may not otherwise be available: “Rural Albertans deserve access to the services they need. Supporting STARS means supporting the communities that we call home, ensuring our neighbours, friends and family have hope if the unthinkable happens,” said Steve Friend, CEO of Vision Credit Union.

Since 2017, Vision has donated a total of over $250,000 to STARS, supporting their new fleet of helicopters.

Vision hopes their contribution helps STARS continue as a crucial link in the healthcare system, providing life-saving care and transport to those in need – no matter where they are.

“STARS was built by the community

for the community. Allies like Vision Credit Union are vital to our operations and help ensure that we can be there for

the next patient wherever and whenever they need us,” said Katherine Emberly, President and CEO of STARS.

Dan Hautzinger, COO, Vision Credit Union makes a presentation to Alison Hagan, Manager of Fundraising Alberta, STARS.

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Agriculture Hall of Fame nominations open Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Nominations are now open for the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame was created in 1951 to recognize individuals who have made “significant contributions to the agriculture and food industry and to the development and sustainability of rural life in Alberta,” says the Province.

Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation ceremony inducts up to three individuals into the Hall of Fame every two years.

A selection panel is appointed by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and is made up of a cross section of panelists representing Alberta’s Agriculture industry.

“I am continually impressed by the dedication and pride demonstrated

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There have been 141 men and women in-

BRSD looking for public feedback on three-year plan Battle River School Division extends an invitation to all stakeholders to provide feedback on its three-year plan as part of its commitment to transparency and community involvement.

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ducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception, including Charles P. Hayes, of Strome, who entered the Hall of Fame in 1967.

Hayes is the only individual in the Flagstaff County region to have received a Hall of Fame induction.

Nominations are open for individuals who have demonstrated leadership in farm, rural, or commodity organizations, or in the food industry.

Leadership must have been demonstrated over many years at the provincial level, and the candi-

date must have made a significant province-wide impact on the industry as a whole.

Candidates must be nominated by three individuals other than members of the candidate’s immediate family. Nominators may submit a nomination on behalf of an organization or as individuals. Nominations close May 3.

Nomination or Renomination forms may be found at Alberta Agriculture at: alberta.ca/ alberta-agriculture-hall-offame.

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Thank You!

In recognition and celebration of what the Flagstaff Community does for our Flagstaff Food Bank.

Our thanks

to the businesses and their employees, organizations, citizens, churches, schools, parents, and administrators, and our volunteers who help us out each and every day.

You have helped over 1,200 Flagstaff residents eat in the past year.

The Flagstaff Food Bank is a huge undertaking each and every day and it takes dedicated volunteers and the community as a whole to make sure it keeps running.

We want to thank you for all of your help!

The success of the Flagstaff Food Bank each day is because of your commitment to helping those in Flagstaff who need it.

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Flagstaff Fusion Lacrosse desperately seeking new members Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Flagstaff Fusion Lacrosse Association started in 2014 and in that first season, had teams in every age group, ages five and up.

There were Tykes and Mini-Tykes, Novice, Bantam, and Midgets, with most teams having at least 12 players, with about 48-50 participants in all.

Fusion had a girls-only team for a couple of years, too.

Players came from all over Flagstaff County, including Daysland, Forestburg, Killam, Sedgewick, Lougheed, and Hardisty, and even a player or two from outside the region.

Flagstaff Fusion is part of the Wheatland Lacrosse Region, along with Lloydminster, Vermilion, Cold Lake, Bonnyville, and Wainwright.

The season starts at the end of March with practices, and runs until midJune.

Players need helmets, shoulder pads, kidney and chest protectors, elbow pads, gloves, runners, and a stick. Hockey players often use their hockey gear for lacrosse.

Fees run about $250 per player per season.

Association member Tyrion Rosiechuk says the league is in real danger as the association has only had one team for the last few years, and all those players are now too old to play in the league. She says, “We need some new kids to join the sport. We have all the equipment needed, and funding, but we have no kids wanting to play.”

She says another challenge is coaches, referees, and a new managing board, adding, “All the board members are parents of the kids that are now too old, and we don’t have any younger kids, so we need people that are interested in the sport to take it over.”

Rosiechuk adds, “It’s a great game, and very fun to watch. It is great exercise, and is often thought of as conditioning for hockey players in the off season.”

She says there are clinics in the region and all over Alberta for people interested in coaching or refereeing, but who feel they need some information to feel comfortable with the game. “We would even put one on here if there was interest.

We have covered the cost of these clinics for

Albertans reminded to spring forward this weekend Albertans will once again spring forward into daylight saving time as clocks are set to move ahead one hour on the weekend.

This year, daylight savings time will officially begin on Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m.

Most people are advised to change manual clocks such as on microwaves and other appliances before going to bed Saturday night.

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a network should update automatically.

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The Flagstaff Fusion Lacrosse Association was formed in 2014, and at that time, fielded teams in all age ranges.

past coaches and refs.

“The Fusion Association was started from nothing, but now we have jerseys and goalie gear for all age groups.

We have shot clocks and nets for each as well.

“The legwork is done; we just need to get kids back into the sport.”

The Fusion Association is holding an annual general meeting on Tuesday, March 12, at the Sedgewick Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre, and will be holding a discussion on the future of Lacrosse in the Flagstaff region at that time.

NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26) Local Jurisdiction: TOWN OF KILLAM, Province of Alberta.

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, March 18, 2024 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following office will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below within the period beinning on February 16, 2024 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. Office(s) Mayor

Number of Vacancies 1

Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Town of Killam Office 4923 - 50th Street Killam, Alberta T0B 2L0 Dated at the Town of Killam in the Province of Alberta, this 16th day of February, 2024.

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OPINION Guest Editorial: Canadians will feel impact of Trudeau government's oil and gas emissions cap The proposed oil and gas emissions cap could result in $48 billion to $103 billion in cumulative federal government national accounts-based deficits over 11 years (2030 to 2040), according to numbers derived from the Conference Board of Canada’s recent report to Alberta Treasury Board and Finance.

In my analysis, I examined the impact of the proposed federal oil and gas emissions cap based on a reference or business as usual (BAU) case (no oil and gas emissions cap) and three oil and gas emissions cap scenarios: a 45 per cent methane reduction scenario, a 60 per cent methane reduction scenario, and a 75 per cent methane reduction scenario, all developed by the Conference Board of Canada.

Under the reference or BAU case, without the application of the proposed oil and gas emissions cap, the federal government’s cumulative national account surplus between 2030 and 2040 is $25.7 billion.

Under the 75 per cent methane reduction proposed oil and gas emissions cap scenario, the federal government experiences cumulative national account deficits totalling $47.7 billion between 2030 and 2040, a negative $73.4 billion change in the government’s fiscal position from the reference or BAU case.

Under the 60 per cent methane reduction proposed oil and gas emissions cap scenario, the federal government experiences cumulative national account deficits totalling $76.7 billion between 2030 and 2040, a negative $102.4 billion change in the government’s fiscal position from the reference or BAU case.

And under the 45 per cent methane reduction proposed oil and gas emissions cap scenario, the federal government experiences cumulative national account deficits totalling $102.6 billion between 2030 and 2040, a negative $128.3 billion change in the government’s fiscal position, from the reference or BAU case.

While there is widespread recognition that the proposed federal oil and gas emissions cap hurts the Alberta economy, the harm done to the rest of the Canadian economy and the federal government’s own fiscal position is less well known. Cumulative national account-based federal deficits resulting from the application of the oil and gas emissions cap could add up to $48 billion to $103 billion to Canada’s debt (estimated at nearly $1.4 trillion for 2028/29) between 2030 and 2040, increasing debt servicing costs (estimated at over $60 billion for 2028-29.

In light of these disturbing deficit and debt numbers, the federal government has a responsibility to immediately release its economic and fiscal impact analyses of the proposed oil and gas emissions on the Canadian and provincial economies and their finances.

LENNIE KAPLAN Lennie Kaplan spent over two decades in the public service of Alberta, including as a senior manager in the fiscal and economic policy division of the Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance, where he worked on cross-ministry initiatives evaluating the fiscal and economic impacts of federal climate change policies. He retired from the province’s Canadian Energy Centre at the end of October 2023. © Troy Media

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News from the Legislature

Jackie Lovely MLA for Camrose Constituency Camrose MLA excited about Alberta’s budget The reason I wanted to become an MLA is to ensure that we have a bright future ahead for the next generation. This is why I’m so excited about our current budget that our President of Treasury Board and Finance Minister, Nate Horner has just announced.

It’s not fair that the next generation inherit our debt so we must work on paying it down but still also focus on savings.

In this budget, the province is retaining more than $1 billion in investment earnings within the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund. Our government will also deposit a further $2 billion in the Fund, increasing its value to a forecast $25 billion.

I’m sure Albertans will appreciate this is a significant investment for the future of our province as we try to focus on long-term savings.

Our goal is to grow the Heritage Fund to be a value between $250 billion and $400 billion by the end of 2050.

This bundle in our Provincial savings piggy bank will protect future generations, and end our dependency on natural resources. This nest egg will provide certainty and security.

As a mother, an auntie, a business person, and a leader in my community, this security is music to my ears and something I hope Albertans will appreciate.

Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose

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Alberta Farm Animal Blue Jay just chillin’ at the feeder Care Association ceases operations Leslie Cholowsky Editor

After more than 30 years in the livestock industry, the Alberta Farm Animal Care Association (AFAC) is being dissolved, effective immediately.

The Association was started in 1993

by Alberta livestock producers, and over its history, has developed into the collective voice of the livestock industry on matters of livestock welfare.

AFAC’s vision was to ensure farm animals in Alberta are respected and well cared for, through the collaboration and support of its members.

Its mission was, “To promote best practices in care and handling.”

AFAC says one of its most successful projects, and the one it is especially proud of is the Livestock Emergency Trailers developed with Alberta counties and the ALERT line.

AFAC says a lack of government funding, and lack of other funding sources, has hit the organization hard.

“Though the Board heard from members and supporters that AFAC and the ALERT Line were important to Alberta's livestock welfare and organizations, numerous funding sources were

investigated and exhausted.”

The AFAC board made a decision to dissolve the Association effective March 1, and is working to transition its resources to other partners, including the ALERT Line.

“This is by no means the conclusion we wished to see happen, but the Board feels this is the responsible action to follow. We are saddened to see our organization come to an end, but we are proud of the work AFAC and its staff has done over the years,” says AFAC Board Chair M. Gisler.

The ALERT Line is an anonymous, producer-helping-producer call line. It can be used to report livestock that may be neglected or in distress, when livestock are in an emergency situation (barn fire, trailer rollover, etc.), if producers are in need of assistance or support in taking care of their own livestock, or if an Emergency Livestock Handling Equipment trailer is needed.

The ALERT line doesn’t replace calls to the SPCA or RCMP, if livestock are neglected, dead, injured, or on the roadway.

It’s more of a producer helping producer, or a producer resource where real time assistance or advice can be shared.

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The feeders were busy near Alliance this weekend, as the snow was falling relentlessly. Above, this chubby Blue Jay is just chillin’ near the feeder, snacking to keep warm.

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Hardisty Rodeo Association accepting entries for scholarships Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Hardisty Rodeo Association has announced the terms of their 2024 Scholarship Program, with two scholarships of $1,000 each on the line.

Eligible students must be a graduate from Sedgewick, (CHSPS), Hughenden, or Irma Schools, within the last four years, and must be enrolled in post-secondary education.

This is an essay based application,

and applicants can choose one of two topics: A personal memory of the Hardisty Rodeo and what it means to you; or How has the community adapted and changed to support the Hardisty Rodeo?

Marge Gausvik is a long-time Rodeo Association member, and she says this will be their fourth year in giving two scholarships of $1,000 each.

“We decided we wanted to give a little bit back to the community,” she says.

She says the first few years of the

Gymnastics group looking for coaches, essential to organization’s survival A n d just like that Sandra Erickson winter is Ph: 780-384-2030 back! What Sedgewick a winter w o n deremail: sedgewicknews@gmail.com land!

For all those eagerly awaiting the camping season, don't despair, the online booking system for Sedgewick Lake Park is now open.

The Red Serge Ball is just around the corner. Flagstaff Victim Services and Parents for fun in Flagstaff partnered up to give you the best experience of a dinner, dance and silent auction. While you may not always see the members from the victim services unit, they are out here and operating with discretion. It's a great opportunity to show them your support!

And who doesn't love the indoor playground in Killam providing families in Flagstaff County for more than 15 years with support, learning opportunities, play, and fun activities? For more information you can listen to the Flagstaff County Podcast “Tradition, history, and dancing,” on their website.

There are a lot of other interesting episodes as well. Most recently about the Flagstaff Food Bank. Go take a listen.

Edith Lunty's Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 2, at the Community Church of the Nazarene. A beautiful soul has been laid to rest and what a life well lived! Truly inspiring. I hope I'm as adventurous when I'm older! Bowling at 89, skating at 90, and riding a Harley at 94! It's a reminder that maybe the best is yet to come!

The Academy of Gymnastics Sedgewick location is looking once again for coaches. Unless we can find a certified coach to commit by June 2024, or an individual willing to obtain the training, the club will leave Sedgewick once again and chances of a return this time are zero to none. Please reach out to anyone you know that has the required credentials or has been thinking of exploring a future as a gymnastics coach. The course fee will be reimbursed after six months of employment.

The club is currently operating two days a week. Help us keep gymnastics in Sedgewick!

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ASHCOR is adding to its dynamic team as it expands its reclaimed ash management facility north of Halkirk, Alberta and is seeking a Facility Technician responsible for assisting with facility operations and maintenance. They will ensure both short and long term safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of all equipment in the plant. They will be required to work rotating 12 hour shifts in a four-crew rotation.

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scholarship program have been a learning experience for the Association.

She says the first year they offered a choice of three different topics for applicants, and all of the committee could have a vote.

The first year saw only two submissions, which she says were fabulous essays. The scholarship winners were Heather Donald of Hardisty and Jaida Fuder from Irma.

“In 2022 we had a few more entries, which made it (judging) a bit more difficult.” Gausvik says that year the scholarships went to Kiana Piche from Killam and Grace Oxamitny from Hughenden.

At the Hardisty Rodeo Association’s fall meeting in 2022, the group decided

it needed a dedicated scholarship committee.

Gausvik says it consists of six people, five who vote, and herself.

She sends the committee the entries, minus the names of the applicants, for judging.

In 2023, the winners were Reegan Dempsey from Hardisty and Kiley Sutter from Lougheed.

The committee will continue with the same format this year.

The winning recipients must be able to attend the Hardisty Rodeo on July 20 or 21 for a presentation, or the prize will be presented to a runner up.

All entries are due by June 30, along with confirmation of fall enrollment at a post-secondary institution.

JOB OPPORTUNITY Grain Merchant

Contact: Matt@battleriverrailway.ca Website: BattleRiverRailway.ca Employer: Battle River Railway About Us Battle River Railway is a farmer owned co-op headquartered in Forestburg AB. We own, operate and maintain our railway, as well as own and operate 3 grain elevators along our railway. Our main businesses are freight movement (grain and fertilizer), grain transloading and empty railcar storage. We have recently transformed our grain transloading business into a grain merchandising business and are looking for someone to lead this business. As a small company we look for employees who are comfortable performing multiple roles and want agency over their work.

Overview The grain merchant will be responsible for all aspects of buying and selling grain for Battle River Railway. These duties include but are not limited to: ● Setting bids, communicating those bids with grain buyers and farmers ● Selling grain and managing relationships with customers ● Managing price risk, including managing a hedge book ● Managing and being responsible for the grain business P&L ● Implementing a software system to help manage the grain business Management Relationship The grain merchant will report directly to BRR’s GM Base Salary TBD, based on experience. Range 80-120k per year Location Forestburg, AB. Hybrid work is possible. Fully remote is not preferred.

Bonus Compensation Eligible for the BRR Profit Share Program, starting in the fiscal year 2023/24 (Sept 30 Year end). Additional bonus compensation to be negotiated.

Benefits BRR offers a comprehensive health, life, disability and dental insurance program. Employees are responsible for ⅓ of the cost of the premiums.

BRR also offers a matching RRSP/TFSA program. The current match is 3% of gross earnings.

Business Expenses Will be reimbursed via submitted and approved expense reporting protocols. Monthly phone reimbursement. Laptop to be provided if requested.

Vacation and Personal Emergency Time Off 10 days paid vacation per annum.

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Minor Hockey Report: Pearson with 7 point game Kerry Anderson These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.)

Hughenden U11 Female Jets (20-1-0) beat Irma 15-2 on Saturday at home. The home team scored four in the first frame and never looked back, led by Harper Pearson’s 7point game (3g 4a) and Dallas Holte’s 6-point game (4g 2a). Nova Scott also scored four times. Other scorers were; Reece Cook (2g 1a), Chloe Oh (1g 2a), Sutton Jones (1g 1a), Aubree Poulsen (2a), Peyton Flynn (2a), Raeanna Pentland (2a), and Brieal Rath (1a).

Sarah Mackie got the win in goal.

Battle River U11 Female Knights (7-10-4) lost a 7-5 game against Lakeland at Killam Arena on Saturday.

Lakeland got off to a 30 first period lead before the teams began exchanging goals the rest of the way. Fallyn Sorken (2g 1a) had a 3point game. Others finding the back of the

net were; Hadley Freadrich (1g 1a), Brielle Leslie (1g 1a), and Taylor Child. Alexa McPherson picked up an assist. BR was scheduled to play Saddle Lake at Sedgewick on Sunday, but no score was posted.

Battle River U15 Female Knights (15-3-6) dropped a 2-1 game against Irma at Killam Arena on Friday. Irma took a 2-0 lead late into the third period before Emma Galletly scored with only 1:23 remaining to break up the shutout bid. Assists went to Bria Sayer and Keeley Sorken. Despite the loss, Maddison Eckstrand made 39 saves for a .951 save percentage game.

Battle River U18 Female Knights (11-5-4) beat Marwayne-Dewberry 5-1 on Friday at Sedgewick. Scoring for BR were; Surai Thomson (1g 2a), Caylin Brumwell (2g), Ella Younger (1g), Paige

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Employment Opportunity The Town of Daysland is currently accepting applications for summer employment (Full Time) doing general parks maintenance and public works assistance as follows: •Post Secondary – May to August 2024 •High School – July to August 2024 The successful candidate must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid Alberta drivers license. Competitive wage and excellent working conditions and environment is offered.

Please forward resumes on or before March 27, 2024 to Town of Daysland, Box 610, Daysland, AB T0B 1A0; info@daysland.ca; phone 780-374-3767, fax to 780-374-2455 or drop at the Town Office.

Zimmer (1g), Erika Zimmer (1a), and Emma Tuftin (1a). Abbygail Krys made 24 saves for a .960 save percentage game.

Hughenden U11 Jets (11-15-1) dropped a 6-0 game at Kitscoty on Saturday.

Hughenden U13 Jets (22-6-2) won two games over the weekend. On Saturday, Jets won a home game 3-2 over Provost. With the game tied 2-2 after two, Myer Bomersback scored the winner with 9:04 remaining. Other

scorers were; Alexander Ference and Quinn Holte. Assists went to; Brynn Chisan (2a), Jaxon Sayer (2a), Jacob Redekop and Piper Pearson. Easton Kulyk got the win in goal. On Sunday at Provost, Jets won a 7-3 game led by Quinn Holte’s 4-point game (2g 2a). Other scorers were; Jaxon Sayer (2g), Reid Walters (1g 1a), Jacob Redekop (1g), and Alexander Ference (1g). Easton Kulyk got the win in goal.

Thunderstars U11

dropped two playoff games against Wetaskiwin over the weekend.

On Saturday on the road, TS lost 8-6. Landon Miller (2g 2a) had a 4-point game. Other scorers were; Ty Wiltse (2g), Jase Bendfeld (1g 1a), and River Boudreau. Assists went to; Cohen McKay, Wells Weiss, and Sam Shepherd. On Sunday at

Forestburg, the visitors won a 9-3 game. Jase Bendfeld, Ty Wiltse and Landon Miller scored for TS. Sam Shepherd picked up an assist.

Battle River U18 dropped a 7-2 playoff game against Bashaw on Friday. Tyler Piche and Teague Wallace scored for BR. Assists went to; Jaxon Clark (2a), and Rowen Patten.

HELP WANTED Forestburg Swimming Pool Association is currently seeking energetic and qualified applicants for the 2024 pool season.

May 1 to Sept 1. Positions available:

• Manager • Assistant Manager • Senior Guard • Junior Guard • Instructor • Assistant Guards

JOB OPPORTUNITY Looking for Part-Time/ Full-Time Class 1 Drivers to Haul Grain & Fertilizer Contact Colin Hudson 780-806-0501 Town of Hardisty Employment Opportunity Summer Student (2 positions available) Municipal Temporary Public Works Position Open Competition #2024-001 (Closing Date: April 1, 2024) Job Description: Student Position (May – August 2024) SUMMARY: The temporary position will be under the direction of the Senior Public Works Operator. This position requires working outside in inclement weather. Operating small equipment i.e. mowers, weed eaters, spades/shovels, and numerous other hand tools. Driving the water truck, watering flowers, including weed removal in flowerpots and beds. You may also be required to assist the senior operator with their daily duties and tasks as required.

Qualifications and Skills: •Valid Class 5 license.

•Preference will be given to those currently enrolled in high-school or post-secondary education.

•Operation of small equipment pertaining to grass maintenance and hand tools.

•Strong understanding of safety and procedure, undertaking of direction from your senior supervisor and a strong work ethic are essential skill sets along with effective communication in a team related environment.

If you see yourself in this role the Town of Hardisty would welcome your application for the hiring of this job competition.

There are 2 positions available.

Please send your resume/application to: Town of Hardisty Attn: Bobbi Usselman – CAO / Job Competition #2024-001 PO Box 10, Hardisty, AB T0B 1V0 e-mail: bobbi@hardisty.ca

Please have your resume complete with cover letter submitted to maria.l.ostlund@hotmail.com

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Would you like to join our team?

Please submit your resume to PO Box 100, Killam, AB T0B 2L0 marcy@tjig.ca or deliver to – S. James Agencies (Killam) Ltd., 5012 – 50 St. Killam.

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Battle River Agencies, 5118 – 50 St., Hardisty 5007 McLeod St, Lougheed

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During Women’s History Month reflect on Alberta’s Famous Five Leslie Cholowsky Editor

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

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

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

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

While most Canadian women already had the right to vote federally at the time, and provincially, except in Quebec, this case is known as the start of a view of true equality between men and women.

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

In 1928, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that women were not, in fact, qualified ‘persons’ within the meaning of the BNA. The Alberta five appealed that ruling. Their appeal failed, initially, but in Oct. 1929, the Ju-

dicial Committee of the Privy Council overruled the Supreme Court, and held “that women were qualified persons and eligible to be appointed to the Senate.”

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

It says, “These five Albertan women were drawn together by the tides of history and a shared idealism.

“Each was a true leader in her own right: one a police magistrate, another a legal expert who founded the National Council for Women, and three served as Members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. And they did all this before they were even fully defined as ‘persons’ under Canadian and British Law. “Separately, these five women were champions of the rights and welfare of women and children.

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

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

Just four months after the judgement overruling the Supreme Court, Canada’s first female senator was appointed, Cairine Wilson.

According to the Famous 5 Foundation,

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March 2024 Meetings

SPECIAL Council Meetings Flagstaff County Council o M Meetings eetings aare re conducted the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 9 a.m. unless u otherwise planned.

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Public Works Updates Please refer to our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work throughout the County.

Road Maintenance Roadways are cleared of snow as necessary. During normal winter conditions, County gravel roads should be cleared of snow within 4 days, unless there is heavy snow and persistent winds. If reduced visibility becomes a safety concern, snow plowing operations will be suspended until conditions improve. In each maintenance area, 3 routes are established. When snow plowing is required, the starting point is rotated between routes to ensure that an equitable level of service is provided. Regular work hours are 8-12 hours per day.

Spare graders may be utilized to help during winter storms. One plow truck is designated to remove snow and apply sand/salt to oil and paved surface roads. Two graders are allocated for snow and ice removal on arterial roads. Back roads or blind roads will not be plowed unless deemed necessary by Public Works.

Public Works Services Please visit the Flagstaff County website at flagstaff.ab.ca for information regarding Gravel Sales, Residential Laneway Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Hamlet Services, and more.

Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.

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Interesting tidbit about Rosyth from historical book Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!

Well hello folks. Don't put your long johns away.

This cold snap is not over yet. One good thing about living on a farm is that you have the appropriate motorized equipment to clean out your driveway and pile the snow up and out of the way. I cannot imagine clearing our driveway with a shovel.

Our backs would be in agony!

I spent a few hours sorting clothes at the Thrift store on Monday and we have a lovely array of clothing, bedding, and household items. If you have young children come on down and for a few dollars you can purchase a multitude of lovely, lightly used children's clothing. I am so happy that it is in vogue, to go "thrifting" and we

do not fill our landfills full of clothing.

Deb DeGraw informed me that she is taking a break from the United Church Camp. She has been the "go to girl" for many years. Now, if you need to book children for camp or rent the camp facilities, you need to get a hold of Charlotte Nickel or Karen Abel, I am told.

Remember that the camp is always in need of donations, be it large or small, so consider sending a few dollars their way. The camp accepts campers from all denominations, which is wonderful.

Hardisty sends condolences to Deb and Dionne DeGraw on the loss of Deb's ex-husband and Dionne's dad, Wes DeGraw. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. I love this little request, "In lieu of flowers and donations, please consider throwing on a cap, going out and play-

ing a game of poker, helping out a friend, or hugging your loved ones close, in memory of Wes." What a lovely sentiment to this dear man, farewell Wes! Lori Morrison informed me, with a big smile on her face, that she was grandma again. Camilla and Logan Morrison welcomed a third child to their family. Miss Carla Jean entered this world weighing eight pounds, four ounces, born Thursday, Feb. 22. Huge congratulations to the family and extended families on this beautiful little girl.

Hopefully the weather cooperates this weekend so you can all check out the art show, at Rustic Stars on main street. Our town employees are so darn busy with snow removal, what a chore! Give them a wave and a thumbs-up.

Did any of you have a chance to attend the Aura Power open house a few weeks ago? It was held at

the Rosyth Hall east of Hardisty, just south of Highway 13. My husband is on the Power Corporation board so he was quite interested in what Aura Power had to present. I must say that I also enjoyed reading and viewing all the picturesque poster boards with reams of information. I was happy to be standing beside a retired Enbridge employee, Sinclair P. and he kindly explained and answered my many questions. They also had an abundance of Aura employees to answer questions.

I always thought that you could not store electrically energy, boy was I wrong and behind the times. Europe is way ahead of us in this energy storage business. There were quite a few nonfavourable comments about these Energy Storage containers (they look

like c-cans to me) and many curious questions.

Our world is so tied to electricity. I remember when we had a power failure and you could not bank, buy gas, or buy groceries... you were screwed. If you had cash you could purchase food, if the person at the till could access change and if the till drawer was even open to get cash.

The whole world comes to a grinding halt without electricity, so I guess we better figure out how we are all going to live in the future. How will electrical cars work out in rural Alberta? Hmmm? AMA in Camrose has an electrical car charging station in front of their building. I did not know if it was just looking pretty or is really functional? The stormy weather kept my husband and I from visiting the open house at the Metiskow Hall Saturday,

March 2. It dealt with renewable energy projects. I wonder if anyone local had a chance to attend?

Well our next upcoming celebration date is St. Patricks Day, Sunday, March 17... are you ready?

Do you have something green to wear?

Here is a tidbit of information you might enjoy. It is from the book, "The story behind Alberta names.” I looked up "Rosyth." It was called a hamlet and is on Highway 13 approximately seven km south east of Hardisty. The Canadian Pacific Railway established its station here in 1909-10 and the post office opened in 1911. Both were named for Rosyth, a Scottish naval base northwest of Edinburgh, exciting, eh?

Please phone me with some news to share and have an enjoyable week.

Cheerio.

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Directions: Approx. 1 Mile North of Innisfree on Hwy 870 to Twp Rd 512, East for 4 Miles to Rge Rd 104, 1/2 Mile South on Rge Rd 104 Taxes: $561.00 in 2023 Starting Bid: $420,000.00

Property #2: SW 8-51-10 W4M being 120.8 Acres M/L with 54 Acres Seeded to Canola in 2023 & 44 Acres Seeded to Wheat in 2023 Directions: Approx. 1 Mile North of Innisfree on Hwy 870 to Twp Rd 512, East for 3 Miles to Rge Rd 105, 1/2 Mile South on Rge Rd 105 Taxes: $383.00 in 2023 Starting Bid: $320,000.00

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RCMP Report: complaint of aggressive male at Killam Hospital Friday, Feb. 16 Several calls were made of an aggressive male in Forestburg. The Subject was at a residence asking for bottles and cigarettes, approaching residents and trying to open vehicle doors. Members attended and Subject was highly intoxicated. He was held until sober.

A call was made from Forestburg stating that a Subject known to Members was breaching their Conditional Release order.

Subject was within her conditions.

A report of harassing communications was made in Alliance. The Subject continued to contact the Complainant when they were told to stop. Member warned the Subject no communication with the Complainant.

A report was made of a Subject known to Members was breaching their Conditional Release order in Forestburg. Statement was sent to Subjects probation order informing of the breach.

Saturday, Feb. 17 Copper wire was reported from an oil lease site. A white truck was seen. Unknown model or licence plate. No witnesses or suspects.

Farm property reported being broken into on TWS 460. Miscellaneous welding tools and other items stolen. Waiting on surveillance and list of stolen items. File still under investigation.

An abandoned vehicle was reported parked on RR 152. Vehicle was towed as it was blocking the roadway.

A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle with no rear lighting. Member made a MAS (Mandatory Alcohol Screening) demand. Subject provided a breath sample and the result was a fail. A second breath sample was given and was also a fail. Vehicle was towed and licence destroyed.

Sunday, Feb. 18 An abandoned vehicle was reported on

RR 142. Member attended and noticed the vehicle had a flat tire. The Registered Owner was contacted and told to have it moved or it would be towed. Member checked later in the day and the vehicle was gone.

Killam Members were called to assist Killam Hospital with an aggressive male.

Members attended and the Subject was discharged against medical advice and was gone.

A suspicious vehicle was reported in Hardisty. Vehicle was believed to be involved in property crime in the area. Patrols made in Hardisty and the vehicle was not located.

Monday, Feb. 19 A suspicious vehicle was reported at a private property on RR 151. Subject walked toward the house then drove away.

Member reviewed video coverage and it appeared as the Subject was at the wrong address.

Tuesday, Feb. 20 A report was made of alarms going off at a storage facility in Killam. The Subject hit the Complainant’s vehicle head-on fleeing the scene in a dark-coloured Ford Super Duty with front end damage left heading north on Highway 36. Members patrolled the area. Vehicle not located.

A break and enter was reported from an abandoned oil lease site. Site damaged and wire stolen. No witnesses or suspects.

A semi was reported driving erratically on Highway 884. Semi was now parked on RR 82. Vehicle was located by Member and traffic stop initiated. Member made a MAS (Mandatory Alcohol Screening) demand.

Subject provided a breath sample and the result was a fail. Subject refused roadside appeal. Truck seized and towed. Licence destroyed.

Suspicious activity was reported at an abandoned property on RR 135. Lights are

Thank you!

The Society of the Friends of Daysland School Council would like to thank the following for sponsoring our All Star players as they faced the CFCW Critters in support of the Daysland School's breakfast and hot lunch programs: Badry Farms ZS Farms Derick & Merisa Seiferman Daysland Legion #82 Point Forward Leading Ag Rentals Daysland Golf Club Cybertech Electric Greasy D’s J.D. McTavish Construction Custom Creations By Amy Dawn Kathryn Photography Lucky Star Ranching Iron Creek Truck & Trailer Daysland Thunderstars U9 Moms Rock & Heather McCarroll BASF Bumper To Bumper Rocky Mountain Equipment Battle River Striping Staff of Daysland School Trevor Thomas Consulting Impact Oilfield Services

Cole & Caroline Gibson High Country Farms Breitkreuz Auto Repair Genesis Eavestroughing Wild Rose Coop Phase Electrical “C” Hill Hail Insurance Karen Cannady/Coldwell Banker Camrose Wellness Collective Sponsored by Willow Hill Designs Terway Farms Drevers Vision Credit Union Spring Lake Simmentals No BS Trucking Heisler Elks Township 45 Farms C&J Weller Farms Daysland Ag Society Daysland Arena Natasha’s Auto Detailing From, Butter

For all of the donations, volunteers and amazing community that came out and filled our arena in support of our fundraising efforts, we are truly grateful!!

on and foot and vehicle tracks going to the property. Property has been broken into numerous times. Patrols made.

A suspicious vehicle was reported driving with four tires in the back of it in Hardisty. Vehicle is known to Members.

Members were dealing with another priority call and unable to attend.

An attempted theft of a Semi was reported in Killam. The ignition was punched. No witnesses or suspects.

Theft was reported from Coop Cardlock in Killam. Fuel pump and fuel caps stolen no fuel. No witnesses or suspects.

Wednesday, Feb. 21 Fortis Alberta called to report a threatening phone call from a customer. Fortis will flag the customer (from Lougheed) and call the RCMP in the future if they have any dealings with the Subject.

Friday, Feb. 23 A report was made of approximately $5,000 fraudulently charged to a Mastercard. Complainant was in contact with his bank. Advised to contact Equifax and TransUnion and Mastercard directly.

A blue Volkswagen bug was reported swerving on RR 122 heading north. Patrols made. Vehicle located. Nothing criminal in nature.

Saturday, Feb. 24 A driver was reported in a black Kenworth semi and looked like he was falling asleep. Call was also made to the company.

Patrols made and not located.

Two suspicious males were reported at a farm where the Complainant knew the owner is not at home. Members attended, cleared the buildings. Patrols made to locate vehicle. Not located.

A woman was reported sitting on top of her SUV listening to music. Complainant was worried the Subject was impaired by drugs. Patrols made. Subject not located.

A Member attended an attempted theft of fuel from a farm fuel tank. Complainant does not believe any fuel was stolen. No witnesses or suspects.

A Killam Member attended a report of a female acting erratically at a business in Sedgewick. Subject of Complaint did not want to go back to the residence she was staying at. Transportation arranged for her to go to Camrose.

Sunday, Feb. 25 A report was made of suspicious people asking for gasoline in Galahad. Member made patrols. Located the Subject who was trying to get back to Edmonton. Local in town had provided her with the gas.

Monday, Feb. 26 Members attended a report of harassment in Sedgewick. The Complainant had received multiple letters and was being harassed by his neighbour. Subject was arrested and released on an Undertaking.

Wednesday, Feb. 28 Dash cam video and a statement was dropped off of a vehicle passing a school bus with the amber lights flashing. File is still under investigation.

Thursday, Feb. 29 Member was called out to a noise complaint in Strome. Complainant reported loud music being played. Member made patrols and no noise was heard.

Report was made of an alarm going off at an Energy site and the Complainant believed wire was being stolen. Members attended. Vehicle tracks seen in the snow.

Nobody was at the site.

A report was made of trespassing in a shop in Killam. Subject was seen on the cameras. Members attended and no damages or anything missing. Complainant recognized the Subject was an employee.

Report provided and prepared by Killam RCMP Detachment

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Full house at Rural Farm Security Workshop in Daysland Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Flagstaff County and Camrose County cohosted a Rural Farm Security Workshop in Daysland last Thursday, Feb. 29, with a full house, and all 60 seats taken.

The first speaker of the night was Camrose County Peace Officer Mike De Ryck, who had advice for rural landowners, with a lot of it based on crime prevention through environmental design, with a presentation called ‘How to prevent your yard site from being targeted.”

Corporal Jeremy Houle of the Killam RCMP was the second scheduled speaker, but had to cancel

LYNNE JENKINSON PHOTOS

Camrose County Peace Officer Mike De Ryck was the first speaker at a Rural Farm Security Workshop held in Daysland last Thursday, Feb. 29.

at the last minute, so Clark Leslie from Voltage Electric gave a presentation on video surveillance, and Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Sgt. Erik Graf von Platen gave an excellent presentation in his place.

Flagstaff Rural Crime Watch Society members also had a display at the event, along with Voltage Electric, with Leslie and Rhett Bergseth, who showed a number of different types of remote cameras, and other deterrents.

The workshop included a free dinner, served between speakers.

The evening ended with a question and answer session and time for networking.

Voltage Electric’s Clark Leslie had a lot of good advice around surveillance and lighting.

Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services Sgt. Erik Graf von Platen was a last-minute substitution on the speaker’s list, but had a lot of great information on crime prevention.

Sedgewick and Provost take off in semi-finals Leslie Cholowsky Editor The East Central Senior Hockey League semi-finals started on Friday, March 1, as Stettler travelled to Irma to take on the Aces, and Provost to Sedgewick to take on the Sabres.

The Aces and Imperials played to a 3-2 win for Irma.

In Sedgewick, the Sabres and Combines were tied

three each after the first.

The Combines scored two unanswered goals in the second, and there was no scoring in a third for a 5-3 win for Provost.

Saturday saw the Aces head to Stettler, where the fortunes were reversed, and the Imperials had their first win of the series, tying it 1-1.

On Sunday, the Sabres travelled to Provost and trounced the Combines 5-1 in game two of the series.

Game three for Irma and Stettler goes tonight, in

Irma, with the Aces looking to come out on top.

Friday, March 8, will see both series go, with Irma back in Stettler, and Provost back in Sedgewick, where the Sabres will be looking for a win at home to go ahead in the series.

Sunday will see games back in Irma and Provost, with a further game scheduled in the Sabres/Combines series for Tuesday, March 12, back in Sedgewick if necessary after the weekend.

Game sheets were not available at press time.

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FAITH COLUMN Participating in Order, Balance, and Justice I was reminded the other day while walking to my church about the order, balance, and justice that we, as a society, participate in without even realizing it.

My reminder came to me when I approached a four-way stop traffic intersection in which I intended to cross. As I reached the curb, three vehicles, travelling in different directions, also reached the intersection at about the same time.

All three vehicles came to a complete stop. Two of them, one facing east and the other west, intended to proceed straight through the intersection while the third vehicle, pointing in a north direction, had a signal indicator flashing left to proceed west through the intersection.

As the pedestrian, I proceeded with the rightof-way and entered the intersection first and crossed the east-west

street while the drivers patiently waited. As I reached the other side of the street, I observed the east and west vehicles proceed through the intersection. Once they had cleared it, the north bound vehicle completed its left turn and proceeded in a westerly direction.

What took place was genuine recognition of priority, acceptance of responsibility, and an adherence to the traffic law.

This unspoken and unsolicited solemn agreement between all parties afforded us the opportunity to live together in community with peace and security.

The Ten Commandments are like this too.

They can be interpreted as a divine gift to solidify our covenant with God as his people. With this great divine offering, God is calling us to participate in His covenant where one can live a life

of abundance and grace, in responsible community with our neighbours, and generally lead a life of balance and order in our society.

Balance, order, and social justice come about when we bring various elements of our lives into respectful harmony with one another, like instruments in an orchestra, or players on a successful sports team.

As full participants in God’s life-giving law, we

are certain to enter into right relationship with the divine. In doing so, we create order, balance, and social justice in our society, in our communities and in our relationships with one another.

Let’s all be participants in God’s life-giving law.

Amen.

Leslie Cholowsky

Alberta are respected and well cared for, through the collaboration and support of its members.

Its mission was, “To promote best practices in care and handling.”

AFAC says one of its most successful projects, and the one it is especially proud of is the Livestock Emergency Trailers developed with Alberta counties and the ALERT line.

AFAC says a lack of government funding, and lack of other funding sources, has hit the organization hard.

“Though the Board heard from members and supporters that AFAC and the ALERT Line were important to Alberta's livestock welfare and organizations, numerous funding sources were investigated and exhausted.”

The AFAC board made a decision to dissolve the Association effective March 1, and is working to transition its resources to other partners, including the ALERT Line.

“This is by no means the conclusion we wished to see happen, but the

Board feels this is the responsible action to follow. We are saddened to see our organization come to an end, but we are proud of the work AFAC and its staff has done over the years,” says AFAC Board Chair M. Gisler.

The ALERT Line is an anonymous, producerhelping-producer call

line. It can be used to report livestock that may be neglected or in distress, when livestock are in an emergency situation (barn fire, trailer rollover, etc.), if producers are in need of assistance or support in taking care of their own livestock, or if an Emergency Livestock Handling Equipment trailer is needed.

The ALERT line doesn’t replace calls to the SPCA or RCMP, if livestock are neglected, dead, injured, or on the roadway.

It’s more of a producer helping producer, or a producer resource where real time assistance or advice can be shared.

Pastor Paul Allard, Hardisty, Hughenden, Sedgewick and Lougheed United Churches

Alberta Farm Animal Care Association ceases operations Editor

After more than 30 years in the livestock industry, the Alberta Farm Animal Care Association (AFAC) is being dissolved, effective immediately.

The Association was started in 1993 by Alberta livestock producers, and over its history, has developed into the collective voice of the livestock industry on matters of livestock welfare.

AFAC’s vision was to ensure farm animals in

Obituaries are an important part of dealing with Loss.

Let us help make it easier for you...

Contact 780-385-6693 newsroom.cp@gmail.com

Killam & Forestburg Baptist Church

DAYSLAND, KILLAM Daysland Alliance Church & ROSALIND Assoc. Pastor:Miguel Challoner 5030 - 57 Street Phone: Killam: 780 385-3607 UNITED CHURCHES Phone: (780) 374-3777 Service Times: Killam:

Worship – 10:55 AM Sunday School – 9:45 AM

Forestburg: Worship – 9:00 AM www.killambaptistchurch.ca www.forestburgbaptist.ca

Schmidt-Teigen Sunday, March 10th, PastorsandKirby Rob Johnson Killam & Rosalind Sunday Worship at 10:30AM Services (Sept 10 - Jun 1)

*Killam AGM After Worship*

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9:30am Sunday School (for all ages) 10:45am Main Worship Service

Pentecostal SEDGEWICK Sedgewick Killam Tabernacle & LOUGHEED 780-385-3587 Seventh-day UNITED CHURCHES Sunday 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY SERVICES

ADVENTIST CHURCH

Everyone is welcome to join us!

42031 RR 131 Pastor Teddy Joseph

Sedgewick 10 am 780-384-3520 email: we-r-united@persona.ca Pastor Paul Allard 780-888-5012 sedgewicklougheedunited.ca

HOUSE OF PRAYER

Over 1100 years of deddicated servicce • Burial B i l and d Cr Cremation ti Services S i • Pr P e-a arranged d Funeral F l Plans Pl • Monument Sales and Service S Phone 780.672.2 2121 4817-51 Av Avenue, Camr C ose www w..burgarfuneralh home.com Recorded Obituary Line: 78 80-679-2400 Daysland: 780-374-3535

Phone: 587-736-0023 Sabbath School - 10 a.m.

Worship Service - 11 a.m.

Meeting at 5018 - 47 Street Killam, Alberta.

Sunday School available during the service. Everyone is Welcome.

Services also available to be viewed on Killam Pentecostal Church FB Page.

SedgewickAdventist.ca killampentecostal@gmail.com

SEDGEWICK COMMUNITY CHURCH

BOOK HERE **Wednesday** Service @ 7pm www.sccnaz.ca $35/MO.

Strome Community Church 780-385-8372

Everyone Welcome!

of the Nazarene

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship & Children’s Church - 10:30 a.m.;

Contact the Church Office for information on Bible Studies and other programs. 780-384-3939

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MACES 11. AGHA 12. URIC 13. LATH 21. AMGUN 23. NA 25. EBB 26. ABN 27. OCHRE 28. PHOCA 29. SEGAR 32.

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53. Wings 54. Load a ship 57. Vigor 58. British title 59. Whiskeys 61. __ Adams: founding father 62. Body of water

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Box 178, Killam, AB T0B 2L0 ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL FOR COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATIONS The Killam Twice Nice Store Society would like to invite applications from old and new organizations based in Killam for specific projects, events, or programs that contribute to the common good, be it in the areas of education, health, culture, community spirit, or other similar categories.

Grant Applications can be picked up at the Twice Nice Store during the following operating hours: Tuesdays/Thursdays - 10 a.m. 4p.m.

Saturdays - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 29 at 4 p.m.

COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Flagstaff Fusion Lacrosse Association Annual General Meeting March 12 at 7pm At Sedgewick Arena Please join us for discussion on the Future of Lacrosse in our area.

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COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS

FOR RENT RENT FOR

HELP WANTED WANTED HELP

SERVICES SERVICES

Heisler Elks Sausage Breakfast Sunday, March 17 at the Heisler Community Cultural Centre 9 a.m. to Noon Adults $12 6-12 years $7 5 and Under FREE Sausage will be available to purchase 10/11c ___________________________ Heisler Elks Ham Bingo Monday, March 18 Heisler Community Cultural Centre Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.

Bingo at 7:30 p.m.

15 games for $5 Door Prize on Advance Tickets Bonanza to Follow!

10/11c ___________________________ GALAHAD LIONS CLUB EASTER HAM BINGO Monday, March 25 Galahad Agriplex at 7 p.m.

15 Go-Go Bingos, 1 Bonanza, 1 Door Prize Master Card $5 10/11c ___________________________ Spring Clothing Sale Daysland United Church Friday, March 8 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 9 9 a.m. to noon ___________________________ You are welcome to join us at a Farewell event for: Ben and Tanny Kellert At the Living Room (Theatre) Main Street, Killam, AB March 17, 2024 7:00 pm Hosted by Killam Pentecostal Church 10/11c ___________________________ SEDGEWICK LAKE PARK ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting March 19, 2024 at Sedgewick Fire Hall Meeting at 7:00 New members welcome. ___________________________ Sterling REA Annual General Meeting Monday, March 18 at the Heisler Rec Centre at 1 p.m.

For more info, call David Giedemann 780-608-5336 or Anna Giedemann 780-608-0354

Business Space for Rent in Lougheed. Call Peter for more information 780-888-7703 ___________________________ Clean, large, non-smoking 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent in Killam with Extra storage. Call Chuck at 780-263-7290

WE ARE HIRING!!

Killam Guardian Drugs is looking to hire an Experienced Individual for a Part-Time Cashier/Clerk position who is eager to work, responsible, and well organized with a great work ethic.

You must have a positive attitude and have the ability to work independently and the willingness to learn.

We offer competitive wages. The hours will be decided but must be able to work one Saturday Per Month. A knowledge of tills, cash, and computers is a must, will be required to learn how to do orders.

We’ve built our business on striving for Great Customer Service so that service ability must be a priority.

Hiring date is negotiable. must be 18 years of age or older and is will to be a long time employee.

Please submit resumes to Guardian Drugs PO Box 159 Killam, AB T0B 2L0 or email killamguardiandrugs@gmail.com Not all will be scheduled for an interview. All recent resumes already received will be considered. Resumes will be accepted until Thursday, February 29.

Town & Country Guardian Drugs - Killam

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

Downpayment is required for all orders, due by March 25. All orders will be done on site at Brian’s U-pick - 45529 RR172.

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

09/10c MEMORIAL SERVICE MEMORIAL SERVICE Memorial Service for Ken Galletly, Saturday, March 23 at the Sedgewick Community Hall at 2 p.m.

HELP WANTED WANTED HELP JP’s Country Daycare in Daysland is hiring for a part time ECE worker, 2 days a week to start and casual ECE workers.

Email resume to jpcountrydaycare@gmail.com 8/13c ___________________________ Hardisty Lake Park is looking for student/s for the 2024 Season.

Park opens May 1st.

Must be 16 years old with a valid drivers license. Position will be mowing, cleaning, painting and various other tasks. Apply to lakepark@hardistyag.ca Deadline for applications March 15/2024. ___________________________ Hardisty Lake Park is looking for staff for 2024 Season, May 1st to Sept 30th Lake Warden is a full time position perfect for a Single person or a Couple.

Warden will be responsible for supervising staff and maintaining the Park and surrounding area.

Must have Management skills, computer skills and personable with staff and customers.

Job description available upon request.

Apply to lakepark@hardistyag.ca Deadline for applications March 15/2024.

SERVICES SERVICES Drywall Taping/ Ceiling Texturing 40 years experience on the job, from commercial buildings to new homes to home renovations.

No job too small. Experienced Killam drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job, big or small. Don't want to do it yourself? - Give me a call!

Willing to travel anywhere in the county. I also do ceiling textures Flagstaff Taping & Texturing Murray Cholowsky Call or text at 780-385-1251

We have: •a Kodak picture maker.

•a colour/b&w photocopier.

•cold pop and fresh snacks.

•a great selection of candles, giftware, and fragrances. toys, games,and plush animals.

•a huge selection of Hallmark cards. •plastic gift cards •vitamins, minerals, and herbals.

•free gift wrapping.

•prescription service Open 6 days a week. ___________________________ LS Construction Specializing in Small Home & Office Renovations Inter-Provincial Carpenter "No job too small - we'll do what the big companies won't!"

780-385-4455 ___________________________ Carpet and Upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer backup, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV Cleaning. Call John and Sheri at Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at 780384-3087 ___________________________ Need to re-order: •Company Forms?

•Invoices?

•Envelopes?

•Business Cards?

•Posters?

•Bookmarks?

•Magnets?

•Score Cards?

•Stamps?

•Certificates?

•Menus?

•Receipts?

•Letterheads?

•Invitations?

•Calendars?

And more!

Contact Ally or Leslie at The Community Press 780-385-6693 ads@thecommunitypress.com

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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY

Where the best of Flagsta

General Construction / Contracting Funeral Services

Dental

Accountants / Taxes

KILLAM DENTURE CLINIC NEW LOCATION 5009 - 50 St., Killam (Same building as Killam Chiropractic Clinic)

5026 – 55 Street Street Killam, Alberta

(780) 385-3949 385 -3949 (780) ww elco.com elc www.ze

(780) 385-3738 Tom Borelli, DD is in on Tuesdays

Dr. Brian (780) 374-3833 J. Rudosky Daysland, Alberta Daysland Dental Clinic

Agriculture

Forestburg Professional Centre

Family Dentistry, Cosmetic, Crown, Bridge, Orthodontics & Implants

& Area can be found!

(780) 582-4134

JOE KNIEVEL CONTRACTING LTD.

Killam, AB •Residential •Farm •Commercial

385-2190

advertise here.

• New Construction •Renovations • Quality Workmanship TIM COLWELL Telephone: (780) 679-3512

Forestburg, Alberta

Box 8, Lougheed, AB. T0B 2V0

Grain & Fertilizer Hauling

Collin Rosiechuk

780-

Funeral Services

888-1184

advertise here.

John Cheram Cell: 780-385-5007 P.O. Box 493 Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 Paul Gross Cell: 780-385-5027 Phone: 780-384-3746

Automotive & Supplies

COMRADES

Auto Parts Plus

PARTS & ACCESSORIES LTD. 4624-47 Street, Hardisty

PHONE (780) 888-2659

780-385-8652

Funeral home & crematorium

History - Heritage - Tradition Joe Spiller, Les & Cheryl Fee - Directors Earth Burials, Cremation, Monuments 4810 - 53 Street, Killam, AB. (780) 385-3642

Security - Automation - Surveillance For all your Security and Technology Needs Check out our website at www.voltageab.ca clark@voltageab.ca

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& Truck Wash Funeral Services GeneralCar Construction / Contracting

Alliance Battle River Steam Municipal Services Frozen Line Thawing Jerry Mandel AOWMA Certified Septic Installer

PO Box 270, Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0 780-385-4600 jerrdel@telus.net

Municipal and Oilfield Services • Hydrovac and Excavation • Manhole Repairs • Water, Sewer Line Installation & Repairs • Sewer Flushing, Line Scoping, Roto Rooting • Private Septic Installations & Repairs • Drainage, Weeping Tile, Culvert Installations

Big Jobs or Small!

Murray Cholowsky 780-385-2106 / 780-385-1251

Top Quality Drywall Taping & Texturing

WHY DO IT YOURSELF?

CQWB Electrical Ltd Quality work at reasonable rates

Chris Bell, Owner

780-385-4552 cqwbelectrical@gmail.com Renovations • New Wiring • Lighting Upgrades Install New Receptacles • Replace Old Receptacles

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Friday by appointment y p only.

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Farnham m West Stolee e Kambeitz LLP Barristers & Solicitors Forestburg: Scott Farnham Phone (780) 582-3560 Thursdays 10:00 A.M. to Noon, Westland Insurance Group

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Saturday - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m AGRICULTURE

Free Prescription Delivery To: T Forestburg, Galahad, Alliance, Camrose, Rossalind, Bawlf, Heisler, Strome, Killam, & Sedgewiick

Car & Truck Wash

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Please call 780-672-3181 to pre-book appointmentss.

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RCMP encourages residents to register for RAVE Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Killam RCMP is encouraging area residents to sign up for the RAVE mobile safety mass notification system as an additional tool to be used in crime prevention and community safety.

RAVE alerts provide Albertans with real-time trusted information about public safety and crime prevention.

Users can register online, and then select the region, or regions, they wish to receive alerts for, as well as the type of information they wish to receive.

This can include traffic advisory notifications, crime watch notifications, crime prevention tips, requests for public assistance, and general public safety messaging.

Users decide how they want to receive the alerts, which can be sent via phone call, SMS text, messaging, or email.

Corporal Jeremy Houle, Detachment Commander of the Killam RCMP Detachment, says, “RAVE enables community members to assist police and be a useful resource to their local detachment and their respective community.

“By staying informed about public safety, residents and the police can work together to reduce crime and improve the safety of their communities.”

For more information, or to sign up, visit Rural Crime Watch Alberta’s site: ruralcrimewatch.ab.ca/resources/rave and click the link to the login and sign-up portal there.

Fighting copper thefts a priority Dave Lueneberg Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Alberta’s justice minister is vowing to crack down on the continuing and, at times, growing trend of copper thefts.

In a recent virtual roundtable with rural media, Mickey Amery said his government considers it a serious problem.

“I want to create a very hostile environment for the people committing these crimes.

“I want to make sure that our Crown prosecution is fully prosecuting in these areas,” the minister said.

“Copper thefts, and I think everyone knows this already, when you steal some copper from a worksite, for example, the impact is massive.”

While the financial reward for a thief who has stolen copper pipe might be in the thousands of dollars, it can be in the millions for the company or project targeted, Amery said.

“We are taking this incredibly seriously.”

RAVE is a web based communication platform that RCMP officers are mandated to fan out real time alerts to community members in Alberta. Alerts are operational and educational in nature.

AGRICULTURE LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following land is offered for sale by tender subject to restrictions on the existing Certificate of Title: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 16 TOWNSHIP 47 SECTION 23 QUARTER NORTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS Title Number: 232 18 0888 Land is comprised of 160 acres, more or less, of No. 2 soil with approximately 138 acres under cultivation and approximately 22 acres native non-agriculture land located in Beaver County. No fences. No outbuildings.

TERMS OF TENDER: (1) The purchase price submitted shall be subject to payment of GST; (2) Sale of the land is “as is – where is”.

(3) Tenders are to be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to “Insight for Life – LAW Services, in trust” representing 10% of the tendered amount; (4) No conditional or subject to financing tenders will be accepted; (5) Decision on tenders is to be made on or before Friday March 8, 2024, at which time deposits of unsuccessful tenders will be returned via registered mail.

(6) Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted and the registered owner reserves the right to reject any or all tenders.

(7) Subject to (1) above, upon acceptance of a successful tender, the purchaser shall be obligated to complete the purchase, subject to normal closing adjustments, on or before close of business Thursday March 28, 2024 or sooner as agreed between the parties. The 10% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. If the successful tenderer fails to complete the purchase, the deposit shall be forfeited.

Tenders will close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024 Tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “TENDER #13655” to: Insight for Life – LAW Services Attention: William N. Bohdan Zadworny Barrister & Solicitor 5131 – 50th Street, PO Box 250 Vegreville, AB T9C 1R2 Ph: 780-632-7779

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Snow shovelling can be hazardous to your heart and body Leslie Cholowsky Editor

While the weekend’s snowfall in the region has brought some muchneeded snow cover to fields, it also represents a big challenge for local municipalities and residents.

With 10-20cm of white stuff on the ground, clearing area roadways, sidewalks, and driveways is always a priority.

The Canadian Safety Council says to avoid unnecessary injuries stay safe and shovel smarter, not harder.

They offer some tips to follow as you are cleaning up the white stuff.

•Warm up - You’re taking your body out into the cold and exerting energy. The importance of limbering up to prevent muscle strain and injury can’t be overstated.

Stretch and get your blood flowing before you dive into the chore.

•Wear appropriate clothing for the conditions - Don’t assume you’ll be fine without protective clothing. CSC says if it’s cold out, layer up.

•Know when to let the snow be - If the weather dips below -40C or -25C if it’s especially windy, let the snow be for the moment. It’ll be there when the weather warms up a bit, and it’s not worth the risk that the extreme cold adds to the equation.

•Use the right tool for the job - A lightweight shovel with an appropriately sized blade is important. The larger the blade, the more snow it will hold, but the heavier it will be to lift. Take this into consideration when purchasing a shovel. A metal shovel handle will

retain cold more than a plastic or wooden one.

Make sure your shovel has a long enough grip that you don’t need to stoop to dig out the snow.

•Take your time - It’s a lot more challenging to shovel with sore muscles, overexertion, or serious injury. Go slowly and methodically, making sure to shove the snow rather than lift whenever possible. If you’re having to throw snow, make sure you’re throwing in front of you in a linear motion, not twisting at the waist.

•Pay attention to what kind of snow you’re shovelling - Powdery snow tends to be lightweight, but wetter snow is naturally heavier.

The Canadian Red Cross has a few suggestions to avoid injury as well. Besides reiterating the advice above, they say to avoid the follow-

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ing: •Bending over with your knees straight when lifting a full shovel; •Taking big shovelfuls that are difficult to push or lift; •Tossing the snow over your shoulder.

The Red Cross reports that the Montreal Heart Institute says shovelling snow can put you at risk of a heart attack if you aren’t someone who works out regularly - just like any other strenuous physical activity.

The problem with shovelling snow is that it increases your heart rate very quickly, especially if the snow is heavy.

They say, “When you are shovelling vigorously, your heart rate can climb to 180 beats/minute (the maximum heart rate under effort for the average 40-year-old) in just under 45 seconds, which

puts a lot of stress on your heart if you are not in shape.”

It’s critical to know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack: squeezing chest pain, difficulty breathing, abdominal or back pain (more common for women), cold, sweaty skin, skin that is bluish or paler than normal, nausea and vomiting, jaw

pain.

The Red Cross says “Cold weather is known to increase blood pressure and heart rate just on its own. Since shovelling does the same thing, these factors hike the heart attack risk.”

When you’re tackling your own mountain of snow this week, work safe!

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Flagstaff Historical Society A brief history of the Sons of Norway Lodge Data compiled by Larry Hiller

In 1922 a large group of many related families settled south of Kinsella.

Because these settlers were of Norwegian descent, in 1934 a ‘Sons of Norway’ Lodge was set up in Beaver County, just across the county line from Flagstaff County.

Many Norwegian settlers from Flagstaff County were a part of this new Sons of Norway lodge, called Polarstjena Lodge #394.

Charter members included Andersons, Artnzens, Berge, Brandingen, Bryhaug, Casperson, Christensen, Elder, Hanson, Larson, Lind, Marvin, Nilson, Olsen, Osbak, Pedersen, Toppe, and Willumsen families.

When receiving their charter in 1935, the Lodge was then using the Overleigh School as a meeting place.

In 1937, a log hall was built to house the Lodge, located on the SW 4-46-12W4. The logs used to build the hall were hauled from the Pigeon Lake area.

It became the place where the Sons of Norway members held not only their meetings and activities, but also activities and other social events in the area.

At the start of WWII in 1939, several members of the local Sons of Norway enlisted, while others worked elsewhere, such as war plants, to help the war effort, making it difficult to keep the lodge going.

In 1945, when the war ended, many members did not return to the area.

In 1946, the Polarstjerna Lodge was officially disbanded.

The Log Hall was sold to the Iron Creek Museum in Lougheed in 1968 for one dollar (which was then donated back to the museum.)

One story has it that Dobie Davidson, Roland Van DerWork, and Albert Whitbeck formed the museum society, which then moved the building to the

Lougheed Sports Grounds.

The Lodge was the first building of the Iron Creek Museum collection.

The interior now houses a large part of the museum’s displays, including the original Charter for the Polarstjena Lodge.

The Sons of Norway Lodges still exist today, and operate in three countries; the USA, Canada, and Norway, with 308 lodges registered in 2013.

It was a non-profit fraternal benefit society, first formed in 1895 by Norwegian immigrants in Minneapolis, Minnesota, originally called the ‘Independent Order of the Sons of Norway.’

Its mission was to preserve and promote the Norwegian and any other Nordic country’s heritage, culture, and also provided life insurance and financial products to its members.

Membership was originally open to males of Norwegian descent between ages 20 and 50, capable of giving proof of being “morally upright, in good health, and capable of supporting a family.”

By World War 1, the organization had reached a membership of nearly 12,000.

It was originally established as a secret order, but most of the ritualistic aspects of the organization were removed in the early part of the 1900s.

In 1938, the Sons of Norway absorbed the American auxiliary of the Knights of the White Cross Order, and in 1950, the Daughters of Norway merged with the organization.

Women were admitted into the local lodges as early as 1916. The Grand Lodge of the Daughters of Norway dates back to 1908 and continues to operated today, open to anyone with an interest in Norwegian or NorwegianAmerican culture.

HPS News: A look back at Quebec ice storms Jayde Goodwin Student Reporter My Grandma served as a military medic at 1 Field Ambulance, at CFB Edmonton Alberta.

During her time in the military she was deployed to the Quebec ice storms that occurred on January 4, 1998.

After this was declared a state of emergency, all emergency personnel were sent to help. Police officers, firefighters, the military, and all medically available personnel were deployed to start evacuations and clean up.

My Grandma's unit's job was to go door-to-door to ensure that civilians were okay. They helped transport civilians to hospitals by ambulance.

“Civilians that did not require medical attention were transported to CFB St. Jean for shelter because these people did not have power or heat, so they were not able

to cook meals for themselves or provide for themselves,” she said.

She said that back in 1998 there was no social media yet, so going door-to-door was one of the only ways to provide help.

“The ice was so thick that even the telephone poles crashed to the ground, and having no way to communicate with civilians made a dangerous situation even more so.”

They did a road move in their boxed ambulances to assist with the Quebec ice storms. It was a very long and hard process.

I have interviewed my Grandma about this event today in her house and one of the things that stuck with her the most was that, “the Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chretien stopped in to see the military and thanked us for our help!”

I asked her how long she was deployed. ”A month and a half”, she said.

“It is something I will never forget!”

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The original Sons of Norway Lodge log meeting hall was moved in the late 1960’s to Lougheed, to become the start of many buildings now located at the Iron Creek Museum. The interior serves as a display area for many artifacts as well as the original charter of the local Sons of Norway Polarstjerna Lodge #394.

The Sons of Norway originally offered life, sickness, and accident insurance, but in 1934, changed to offering life insurance only.

By 2013, membership between all three countries had grown to 58,178, with most of those in the USA, with Canada’s membership at 2,499.

In 2013, the Sons of Norway lodges and members put in more than 500,000 volunteer hours in their respective communities, and raised over $1 million in charitable funds for their communities.

The Sons of Norway maintain a large library of Nordic works and even operate a retirement home called Norse Home, in Seattle, WA. Alberta is located in the fourth district of the Sons of Norway, of eight districts total. The fourth district also includes

Montana, North Dakota, and Saskatchewan, with 4,878 current members in 45 lodges.

There are still seven Sons of Norway Lodges in Alberta, operating in Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Camrose, Red Deer, Calgary, Claresholm, and Lethbridge.

The original officers of the Sons of Norway Polarstjerna Lodge No 394 were: Chair: Signal Willumsen Vice Chair: Ole Osbak Regent: Ludvik Arntzen Secretary: Ted Berge Treasurer: Harold Christensen Financial Secretary: Leif Osbak Judge: Lars Anderson Saga Writer: Helga Willumsen Inner Guard: Jens Osbak Outer Guard: Odd Olsen

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Bark in Style Barber 5027 50 St., Killam

1-403-575-0289 Email: barkinstylebarber@gmail.com Pets need pampering, too. And at Bark in Style Barber on Mainstreet Killam, that’s exactly what they’ll get.

Tammy, owner of the all-breed dog-grooming facility, calls it the spa experience.

“We don't intermingle dogs here. They get handled one-onone. They get the spa experience, the individual experience,” she says. “Sometimes we have young dogs, old dogs, dogs with health issues. We like to give individual care based on that particular dog’s needs and the pet owner’s specifications.”

Bark in Style Barber, which offers everything from haircuts to baths to nail trims, opened in Killam in November of 2021.

“Kind of like the middle of COVID,” notes Tammy, who has been in the industry for more than 30 years. “I had been working, grooming out of a vet clinic and we couldn't facilitate grooms there. So we were able to find this great little space in Killam and decided to open up our own shop and put our feet in the water and it’s been great.”

Since opening, Tammy has taken great pride in working to establish an at-home, laid-back feeling to the shop.

“We want it to be not just a petgrooming shop, but something that’s a little bit more in tune to the client’s needs for their pets – less commercial, more homestyle. We’re a small shop with good service,” she explains.

“You could go to the big city and you could get your dog groomed at a bigger corporateowned shop. But that’s not what we want to provide.

“We want to be able to provide dog grooming to Flagstaff so they don't have to go to the big-

ger centres. But it's a more individual experience here, just like the town is. I love being here because I’m right across the street from a great grocery store. Someone can go down the street and buy a bouquet of flowers for their mom or stop at the coffee shop or go see the doctor or go to the drugstore. So that’s what we offer is that experience.

“It's what you could get in the city, but more of a hometown feel where everybody knows your name, if that makes sense at all.

“And we know your pet's name. And when they come in, they feel like family.”

Tammy, who has shown dogs in the past, also takes pride in not cutting corners.

“We don't buy cheap shampoo, we don't do that type of thing,” she adds. “Each dog gets the best possible groom.”

Also, each dog’s “after” photo is posted to Facebook, showing the quality of individual care that it is afforded.

Bark in Style, which strives to keep rates affordable, services mixed breeds and purebred dogs, as well as cats.

“Flagstaff is a really unique community because it's an eclectic mix of all types of people,” Tammy says. “We generally see anything from a farm dog to a retired couple to, you know, the everyday person that has a family dog.”

Tammy doesn’t live in Flagstaff County, but she still feels a community bond. She drives an hour to work every day – a trip she says is worth it.

“I could have opened a shop out of my home. I could have opened a shop in a different town,” she points out, noting that her adopted community offers all of the amenities of a larger centre – with a small-town feel.

Tammy is joined by Samantha, her assistant groomer.

Samantha loves her job, but especially enjoys when an owner comes to pick up their groomed

pet.

“It’s always fun to see the owner’s reaction because a lot of times it's different than what they're used to,” Samantha says.

“They come in and they're like, ‘My gosh!’ And they pick up their dog and they snuggle them.

They're like, ‘It smells so good.

And he’s so soft.’”

Tammy says all services are subject to her approval, but she’s quick to point out that Samantha has been an excellent student.

“Sometimes if we have a dog that's a little bit combative, she'll put hers in a kennel and the two of us will work on it together, even if it's just cuddling the dog while he gets his nails trimmed,” Tammy notes.

“If that makes him feel better and it helps us get him out of here feeling better about getting his nails trimmed, it makes a difference for the next time that he

comes in.”

And that’s how Tammy and Samantha define success at Bark in Style Barber.

“At the end of the day, the dogs go home looking good and the people are happy and we've basically, you know, enriched their life, if that makes sense,” Tammy explains.

“Dogs are a huge part of people's mental health. We get a lot of comments, like, ‘My gosh, my dog smells so good and he's so happy.’ So we're not only enriching the dog's life by doing that, we’re enriching the people's life as well.”

Bark in Style Barber is open by appointment only.

For more information, find Bark in Style Barber on Facebook and TikTok, and be sure to watch the video on The Community Press website: thecommunitypress.com

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