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Grand Opening of seasonal raw water pumping station

Last Friday, the official opening of the seasonal raw water pumping station took place on site in Viking. Taking part in the ceremony were, from left: Public Works Operator Shaelynn Boere, Town CAO Doug Lefsrud, Councillors Dana Ewashko and Judy Acres, Mayor Jamie Buttner (cutting the ribbon), Deputy Mayor Cindy Lefsrud, Councillor Julianna Merta, and Public Works Foreman Kevin O’Neill.

Will keep Viking thriving ‘no matter what Mother Nature throws our way,’ says Mayor Patricia Harcourt Editor The Town of Viking officially opened its innovative seasonal raw water pumping station with a ribbon cutting on site on Friday, April 26. The station is set up for agricultural producers and for firefighting needs in a year when drought is expected to occur. The town project is designed to preserve potable water for the needs of residents now and into the future by giving non-potable water for other purposes. The town has budgeted $375,000 for the project but is

applying to the province for grant funding. The raw water to be used for this project will come from three reservoirs that have been maintained but unused since 2002. That was the year a bad drought almost dried up local water supplies, A waterline running down Highway 14 from Epcor was built to ensure water supply for urban and rural residents in Beaver County. Two decades later, the town has quickly adapted for another expected dry year by taking the raw water out of the reservoirs and creating a pumping station from where it can

be drawn and hauled to where it is needed. Officials and the public attended an open house at the community hall and heard opening remarks from Viking Mayor James Buttner. The town “is diving into the world of water conservation,” said the mayor. “The Seasonal Raw Water Pumping Station is now officially open,” he said. “It's here to make sure that even with the looming drought, we've got enough water to go around, not just for now, but for years to come. “This pumping station isn't just

some quick fix either,” he said. “It's a long-term investment in our community. It's our way of saying, hey, we're in this together, and we're making sure everyone's got what they need. “Town Council and administration chose to run with this idea for two reasons: First the conservation of drinking water, and two, drought mitigation to support our ag neighbours, as well as fire fighting efforts. “Currently treated water at the water tower is $12/m3. We are offering Continued on Page 7

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Beaver District 4-H holds annual show and sale in Holden Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The Beaver District 4-H annual show and sale was held at the Holden Complex on Monday, April 29. Members from the Tofield, Holden, and Viking 4-H clubs showcased their projects that they’ve been working on throughout the year, which included cows, cow/calf pairs, heifers, steers, sheep, and chickens. It was a long day for those involved, with weigh-in starting at 7:30 a.m. and the sale set to begin at 7 p.m. The Holden Ag Society prepared and manned the concession for the day, serving breakfast for the members as well as lunch and supper for all those in

attendance. To start the show, the cleaver kids, aged 6 to 8, showed their animals, which included Caroline Leitch from the Holden Beef Club, Leiv Larson and Leif Larson of the Viking 4-H Beef Club, Michael Black, Sophie Black, Azlynn Ames, and Violet Greenwald-Horsley from the Tofield 4-H Beef and Multi Club, and Garth Nelsen from the Beaver County 4-H Multi Club. In Class 2 of the heifer show, heifers born between Jan. 3 and Jan. 22, 2023, Luke Brooke (Viking) placed first, Logan Brooke (Viking) placed second, Rhea Gunderson (Holden) placed third, Jayden Chomik (Holden) placed fourth, and Baylee Chomik

placed fifth. In Class 3, heifers born between Jan. 30 and Feb. 12, 2023, Seirre Spruyt (Tofield) was awarded first place, Kate Albrecht (Holden) got second, Quinten Albrecht (Holden) third, and Halla Spruyt (Tofield) fourth. In Class 4, heifers born between Mar. 15 and April 21, 2023, Gavin Oslund (Holden) placed first, Zane Gunderson (Holden) placed second, Rayea Haugen (Tofield) got third, and Ember Haugen (Tofield) got fourth. Grand Champion Heifer went to Luke Brooke, and Reserve Champion Heifer went to Logan Brooke. In Class 5, the two-yearold pairs of the cow/calf show, first place went to Logan Brooke (Viking),

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to Logan Brooke (Viking), second place to Seirre Spruyt (Tofield), third to Kate Albrecht (Holden), fourth to Bekka Spruyt (Tofield), and fifth place going to Halla Spruyt (Tofield). The Grand Champion Cow/Calf pair went to Logan Brooke (Viking) and the Reserve Champion Cow/Calf pair went

to Luke Brooke (Viking). Grand Champion Female went to Luke Brooke, and Reserve Champion Female went to Logan Brooke. The members who had sheep projects showcased what they had been up to this 4-H year, and were the intermission show before the steer show. Class Continued on Page 7

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MLA Lovely donates book to Viking Municpal Library Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely (far right) gathered with her team, from left, town councillor Judy Acres, town CAO Doug Lefsrud Deputy Mayor Cindy Lefsrud and Library Manager Kelly Harray, to read together and donate a book to the Viking Municipal Library called “Stay Away From The Barn,” written and illustrated by Camrose resident Darcy Polny. “The book is now available in the library for anyone who would like to read it. It’s a book for everyone!” said Lovely.

WORD ON THE STREET RCMP busy with multiple erratic driver complaints On April 22, police received a complaint of an erratic driver travelling eastbound on Highway 14. The complainant advised a white BMW SUV was speeding and not maintaining its driving lane. Police made patrols but did not locate the vehicle in question. On April 23, police received a complaint of a vehicle that was abandoned with dogs inside. The complainant called back advising someone was now with the vehicle and the police were no longer required. On April 24, police received a complaint of a fraud. The complainant advised she had a message on her phone stating that her card had been compromised and to call them back. The complainant did not return the call realizing it was a scam. Police would like to remind the public that, unfortunately, there are many fraudsters out there actively trying to scam both money and personal information from you. Never provide either to anyone you cannot positively identify. If you feel that you have been the victim of a fraud, please call your local RCMP at 780-3363441 or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1888-495-8501. You can also go on the following website, www.antifraudcentre.ca for information on some of the scams that are currently circulating. That afternoon, police responded to a complaint of a wide load

with no beacon or signs. Members were unable to locate the vehicle in question. On April 25, police received a complaint of a break and enter at a rural business. The gate to the property had been rammed and vehicle parts were stolen. This matter is still under investigation. That same morning, police received a complaint of a sexual assault that occurred over several months. The investigation into this matter is ongoing and one male is facing charges of sexual assault, committing an indecent act, nudity and mischief. On April 26, police received a complaint of a rural property where someone was burning garbage. The complainant was concerned due to the dry conditions and the fire restrictions. Members attended the residence and the burning barrel had a lid on it and was within the Beaver County fire restriction. Later that afternoon, police received a complaint of a landlord tenant issue. The complainant advised a subject attended their residence attempting to evict the occupants. All parties were advised to contact the landlord/tenant board regarding any tenant issues. On April 28, police responded to an erratic driver complaint. The vehicle was located on Highway 14 and the driver was issued tickets for driving at an unrea-

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OPINION

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Guest: Federal Budget doubles down on missing the mark Earlier this year, public opinion research company Leger published the results of a nationwide poll. One result stood out: 70 per cent of Canadians agreed with the statement: “It feels like everything is broken in this country right now.” To young people, families and business owners struggling to buy or stay in a home, find a doctor, pay for gas and groceries, hire people, worried about how unsafe our streets have become, or having to navigate a never-ending web of red tape to get projects approved, a deep sense of helplessness has set in. Over the past few years, Canada’s long slow decline has become the subject of an avalanche of scrutiny and by every measure of social well-being and economic competitiveness, Canada is coming up short aamong its global peers. Canada’s ability to generate opportunities and long-term prosperity for its people is now at serious risk. But anyone reading the ninth budget of the Trudeau Government looking for some relief from the big challenges that Canadian families and entrepreneurs are facing, will come away sorely disappointed. It seems that every day there is a new report telling Canadians what they already know – buying or staying in a home has never been harder in this country. Just last week, RBC reported that it is the ‘toughest time ever’ to afford a home and that the share of household income needed to cover ownership costs is now 64 per cent in Canada and an almost inconceivable 106 per cent in Vancouver and 85 per cent in Toronto. CMHC estimates that we need to build 800,000 homes a year between now and 2030 to meet demand, while CIBC says it’s closer to 1 million. Keep in mind that in 2023 we built about 230,000 new homes. With the shortage of people across every part of our economy now acute, a central question asked by many is ‘who will build all these homes?’. Our labour markets are undergoing a seismic shift – absent immigration, our population is flat-lining and will start to decline. Indeed, in B.C., in 2022, for the first time ever, natural births exceeded natural deaths – and it happened again last year. Part of the answer is immigration. However, our immigration system is failing us. Last year we added a city the size of Calgary to our national population, and we are on track to do the same in 2024. Two major challenges have emerged. First, we have failed miserably to assess the skills gaps in our economy – doctors, nurses, technicians, teachers and trades workers – and attract them to Canada. Case in point: only two per cent of all permanent immigrants in 2023 will pursue a career in the construction trades. Second, the torrid pace of our population growth is crushing affordability and overwhelming the infrastructure in our major centres. In 2021 there was a total of 1.3MN non-permanent residents in Canada; today we have 2.6MN. We must find a better balance – attract the people with the right skills to power our economy and in numbers that our schools, hospitals, transit systems and housing stock can reasonably absorb. Canada has a remarkable competitive advantage in its natural resources – energy and minerals in abundance and in high demand. And, harnessing them provides some of the highest paying jobs in the country. Budget 2024 offered barely a passing reference to this enormous potential for Canada. No one should be surprised. Leaders from Germany, Japan and Greece have visited

Canada and received the diplomatic equivalent of a cold shoulder at the suggestion that Canada supply their economies with much needed energy. One federal minister stated that Ottawa is ‘not interested in funding LNG projects.’ He missed the point completely – no one was asking Ottawa to fund anything; they simply want Ottawa to get out of the way. Finally, last year, the CD Howe Institute reported that for every dollar that an American business spends on training, technology and capital – the essential ingredients for innovation – a Canadian company invests 58 cents. Business investment in Canada from 2015 to 2023 ranked 44 out of the 47 most advanced economies, according to the OECD. This matters because the more innovative Canadian firms, the more they spend on upskilling their people and on adopting new technology, the more they can increase the size of paycheques for workers. Canada’s lagging productivity is to the point where the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada said, “You know those signs that say, ‘In an emergency, break the glass?’ Well, it's time to break the glass.” After reading the budget it’s hard not to come away with the feeling that Canada is not a serious country, and the Trudeau Government is incapable of addressing the big challenges facing the country. Why do so many people feel like everything in this country is broken? Because so much is breaking all around us. CHRIS GARDNER Chris Gardner is the President and CEO of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association.

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Reader happy to see report on hospital and Twice Nice Dear Editor, Upon opening my Community Press of Wednesday, April 17 I was pleased to see the Killam Hospital report to the community, as well as the article redisbursement of funds by Killam Twice Nice. These groups are very worthy of our support and deserve our thanks. Sincerely, Clara Lewis

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4-H show and sale Continued from Cover 1 of the steer show was the showmanship and grooming, Quinten Albrecht (Holden) was the senior showmanship finalist, Linden Larson (Viking) was the intermediate showmanship finalist, and Ember Haugen (Tofield) was the junior showmanship finalist. In Class 2 of the steer show, steers weighing between 900 and 1064 pounds, first place went to Rayea Haugen (Tofield), second to Caiden Buttner (Holden), third to Alyssa Ezio (Holden), fourth to Simon Kolkman (Tofield), fifth to Finn Tchir (Tofield),

Raw Water Continued from Cover filtered raw water for $6/m3. This system is set up for dual fill with ag members’ precious time in mind, as well as the urgency of fire fighting efforts. We have a flow rate of 300 m3 and filtering to 10 micron to suit their needs.” He added: “This system is completely separate from our treated water system at the tower, so you will need to set up a new account for the raw water station. You can take an application form today and go to the town office to get it all set up next week.” He credited the work of town council, administration, and public works for the project that will conserve drinking water while supporting agricultural producers and others who need non-potable water. The non-potable water source is derived from the old reservoirs previously used to supply water to Viking before the water pipeline came onstream. “This group of three reservoirs, when full, holds 274 million gallons of raw water,” he said. “Two of the reservoirs are located south of Viking and filled from Iron Creek.” The Seasonal Filtered Raw Water Pumping Station is located adjacent to the town reservoir in Viking and can be accessed from Main Street and 59

and sixth to Sadie Leitch (Holden). In this class, the intermediate showmanship finalist was Alyssa Ezio and the junior showmanship finalist was Simon Kolkman (Tofield). In Class 3 of the steer show, steers weighing between 1107 and 1186 pounds, Lincoln Hollar (Viking) achieved first place, Logan Brooke (Viking) was awarded second, Zane Gunderson (Holden) got third, Lily Tchir (Tofield) placed fourth, and Sophie Kolkman (Tofield) placed fifth. The senior showmanship finalist in this group went to Zane Gunderson and the intermediate showmanship finalist went to Logan Brooke. Achieving first place in

Class 4, steers weighing between 1229 and 1254 pounds, was Halla Spruyt (Tofield), second to Tate Bratrud (Holden), third to Kamden Bartman (Tofield), fourth to Bekka Spruyt (Tofield), fifth to Baylee Chomik (Holden), and sixth to Luke Brooke (Viking). The senior showmanship finalist in this group went to Luke Brooke, intermediate to Halla Spruyt, and junior to Bekka Spruyt. Class 5 of the steer show, with steers weighing between 1261 and 1344 pounds, first place went to Ashley Klein (Viking), second to Tuf Bratrud (Holden), third to Seirre Spruyt (Tofield), fourth to Cohen Buttner (Holden), fifth to Greyson Bartman (Tofield), and sixth to

Avenue. “The town reservoir has a capacity of 33 million gallons and can be filled via a 10-inch pipeline from the other reservoirs, as needed. “So bottom line: we’re prepared,” said Buttner. “We’ve got the infrastructure, the know how and the determination to keep our community thriving, no matter what Mother Nature throws our way.” Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely called Viking Town Council “so proactive” in its approach to this looming water supply issue. With that remark, applause rang out around the hall. Lovely read out a letter from Battle River Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek, who called ‘adapting current infrastructure to make a project possible…a celebration in resilience.” He said the result would be a promising project for both the town and the agricultural community. Gene Hrabec, deputy reeve for Beaver County and county councillor for Division 3, said: “Your council has made such a commitment to Beaver County. And it is such a benefit to everyone here today.” Farmers, gardeners and golf courses will be some of those who benefit, he said. Viking made a strong commitment and stepped up in such a short time, he said, adding he wanted to help get funding for this and other similar projects by working with Alberta

Agriculture. Hrabec said these initiatives “are very important to agricultural producers.” And referring to town council, he added: “I hope to ride on their coattails.” Fortis representative Kyla Lawes spoke of her company managing to get the power for the project up and running in a mere 18 days. “We were able to get it done,” she said, even though “people said it couldn’t be done.” Mayor Buttner said the success of getting the project together in time for spring was due to teamwork. “ Naming the contributors to this success, he thanked Fortis “for pulling off getting us power.” But there may be more future expansion projects on the same theme with the mayor explaining he is “thinking outside the

Gavin Oslund (Holden). Senior showmanship finalist in this group went to Seirre Spruyt, intermediate to Tuf Bratrud, and junior to Cohen Buttner. In the last class, Class 6, for steers weighing between 1372 and 1720 pounds, first place went to Ruby Knudsen (Tofield), second to Rhea Gunderson (Holden), third to Katie Knudsen (Tofield), fourth to Jayden Chomik (Holden), and fifth to Doug Winsnes (Holden). The finalist for the senior showmanship in this group went to Jayden Chomik, intermediate to Ruby Knudsen, and junior to Rhea Gunderson. The Grand Champion Steer went to Ashley Klein (Viking) and Reserve Grand Champion Steer

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Bartman (Tofield), fourth to Mary Katherine Preston (Beaver County Multi), fifth to Charlie Milliken (Tofield), and sixth to Raeleigh Murphy (Tofield). In Class 2, Market Broilers, first place went to Charlie Milliken, second to Kinsey Bartman, third to Raeleigh Murphy, fourth to Chad GreenwaldHorsley, fifth to MarieMychelle Marcelus, and sixth to Thea-Daphnee Marcelus. First place for intermediate showmanship went to Kinsey Bartman, with second place going to MarieMychelle Marcelus. First place in junior showmanship went to Mary Katherine Preston, with second going to TheaDaphnee Marcelus.

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“Let’s keep working together, there’s strength in numbers,” he said. “Today’s success is the

result of teamwork, plain and simple. We owe huge thanks to everyone involved.”

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Spaghetti Supper fundraiser first of its kind for Viking Historical Society Patricia Harcourt Editor The Viking Historical Society started a new fundraiser in the Viking Legion on Thursday, April 25, with a community spaghetti supper. As the society expands and costs increase, President Mike Lawes said the fundraising is needed to cover growing expenses. The society wants to hold three or four of these dinners every year, which is the first of its kind going forward. “It’s our first ever fundraiser as a spaghetti supper,” said Lawes, explaining the money raised would go towards general maintenance and museum upkeep. Lawes provided the family’s own farm fresh beef

for the spaghetti sauce. The meal came with salad and garlic toast, along with refreshments and homemade desserts. “We’d like to do it three or four times a year,” he said. “We have more expenses now because we took on St. Matthew’s Anglican Church and we are taking on a project at the Anglican annex.” Lawes admitted it’s been a busy year for the historical society. He hopes to have the annex project unveiled in June. For the past year, the society has been collecting memorabilia on the history of natural gas in Viking. The annex is now full of equipment, pictures and books on the natural gas era here. “It will also be open during the car show,” he said,

which the historical society will be holding on July 7, along with a pancake breakfast. The society is also putting on breakfasts during the community garage sale weekend in late May and the upcoming school reunion.

And they also have plans for the historic St. Matthew’s Anglican church. “We’re looking to rent the church out for weddings,” he said. Expenses have gone up since the acquisition of the two extra buildings

(church and annex) taken on last year. The first spaghetti supper took place during Volunteer Appreciation Week and Lawes took the opportunity to recognize those who contribute to making the historical society possible.

“I would just like to thank everybody who contributes to help us with all our projects,” he said. “Because without them we couldn’t do what we do. “We have a really great crew who are very dedicated and we couldn’t do it without them.”

Members of the Viking Historical Society put on their first ever spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Legion Hall on April 25. It is hoped to be the first of many to come.

Volunteers honoured during special luncheon Patricia Harcourt Editor Viking’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, entitled “Every Moment Matters,” combined good food with a lyrical ambience as a way of honouring local volunteers for their contributions to the community. The luncheon took place at the Viking Seniors Centre on Tuesday, April 23. It was replete with a beautifully decorated table and delicious buffet served by Food with Flair. The event began with a welcome by Viking/Beaver Family Community Support Services (FCSS) Director Dawn Chrystian. “Viking/Beaver FCSS is honoured to once again be hosting this volunteer appreciation luncheon,” she said. “Volunteers are often the backbone of rural communities and this is true in Viking,” Chrystian said. “Your dedication uplifts those in need, creating a ripple effect of positivity and change. Locally, volunteers are the driving force behind countless initiatives that make Viking a better place.” County Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) spoke of the value of volunteers in the community. “They take a real load off the councils and municipalities,” he said, adding that “service clubs and ag societies make their own contributions.”

He noted that the county has set aside $75,000 annually for community support grants to help local groups and organizations in this work. “It’s a service that hopefully you will take advantage of,” he said. Asking that everyone respect their volunteers, he expressed concern over burnout in the last few years resulting in fewer of them. “So express your appreciation to them and maybe they will stay longer.” Viking Mayor Jamie Buttner brought greetings on behalf of the Town of Viking. “Volunteers are huge,” he said. “I respect each and every one of you and the time you spend as a volunteer.”

He asked everyone to spread the word that “every group needs more help. When you leave here today, reach out to somebody and talk to them…Thank you and we appreciate it.” Pastor Steven TeVelde of the Alliance Community Church brought blessings to the meal. During the luncheon, the soft ambience of acoustic guitar music wafted through the room, played by Sydney Erickson and Sheridan Kolenosky. FCSS provided information on a free regional conference taking place May 27 called “Community Connect and Learn - Regional Conference for Non-Profit Growth.” The conference is being partnered with other FCSS offices across the region,

said Chrystian. This is part of the Senior Connector Program, which is a pilot project in partnership with the federal government. It was created to help vulnerable, low income seniors living in Beaver County age at home with dignity. The program is working to connect these seniors with volunteers in their communities or rural area

to improve their quality of life and help them stay in their homes as long as possible. Anyone who feels that they, or someone they know, would be a good candidate for this program can contact Lynette Warawa, seniors connector, at 780336-7067, or email lwarawa@tofieldalberta.ca. The appreciation luncheon also featured raffles

and draws, and a chance to socialize and network with their fellow volunteers. Along with FCSS, the Town of Viking and Beaver County, the event was also co-sponsored by Volunteer Alberta, Beaver County Community Adult Learning Program, the Seniors connector Program and Beaver County Victim Services.

Notice of Application Confined Feeding Operation Mitchel Kroetsch has filed Application RA23022 with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to obtain an approval to construct a new confined feeding operation (CFO) on the NW 1542-16 W4M in Flagstaff County, Alberta. The application is to construct catch basins and feedlot pens and for a permitted livestock capacity of 2,500 beef finishers and 2,500 beef feeders.

Filing a Response Any person who is directly affected by the application may submit a written response to the NRCB. The response must be received by the NRCB on or before 4:30 pm on May 30, 2024. Submissions should be made to the NRCB address provided below. A copy of the responses will be sent to the applicant for comment. Responses regarding the application may be posted on the NRCB’s public website, as they are public records and are non-confidential. Your written response must include your name, the legal land description of your residence or landholdings, mailing address, phone number, and email. You must also explain how you are directly affected. For further information please refer to the fact sheet “The Permitting Process for Confined Feeding Operations in Alberta” at www.nrcb.ca. Failure to submit a written response affects your right to apply for an NRCB Board review.

Viewing the Application A complete copy of the application and supporting documents submitted by the applicant under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act may be viewed on the NRCB website at www.nrcb.ca (under Confined Feeding Operations / Notice of Approval and Registration Applications). The application will also be available for in-person viewing at the Red Deer office by appointment. If you require further information, please contact the approval officer listed below.

Lynn Stone, Approval Officer 303, 4920 – 51 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8 lynn.stone@nrcb.ca T 403-340-5358

A lovely Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was held April 23 at the Viking Seniors Centre with delicious food along with beautiful acoustic guitar music, raffles and draws.

The closing date for submissions: 4:30 pm on May 30, 2024 Dated at Red Deer, AB on May 1, 2024

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Holden Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon well attended Kari Janzen

The Holden and area volunteer appreciation luncheon was held at the Holden Community Hall on Saturday, April 27. Over 60 people came out to enjoy the meal catered by Food with Flair from Viking, and to hear from MLA Jackie Lovely, Beaver County Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec, and Holden Mayor Tyler Beckett. “Volunteers are critical,” Viking Beaver Family and Community Support Services (VBFCSS) Director Dawn Chrystian said. “Nothing would exist without volunteers in our communities. We're very fortunate that we have so many. Really, we would be lost without our volunteers. They make things happen.” To open the short program, Chrystian thanked the volunteers for their contributions to the community. “We really understand that nothing happens out here without volunteers and we're so grateful for each and every one of you and all the great work you do,” Chrystian said. MLA Lovely read a poem praising the hard work and efforts put in by volunteers, and Hrabec thanked the volunteers in attendance and made mention of those who couldn’t be there. “On behalf of Beaver County, Barry (Bruce) and myself would like to thank the Beaver FCSS, especially for what they provide for everybody across the whole county. They are so important. I

would also like to recognize a couple groups that aren't here today, those being our Holden 4-H and Holden Ag Society. Currently, they have their 4-H show and shine, so to speak, with their cattle, so they're working. “It's great to attend this event where we get to recognize those who step forward in our community, and that's the volunteers. I'm so proud of people in the community, and the support from the surrounding communities, especially those who have supported the Ag Society over the last winter. We cannot thank or recognize everyone individually, but I’d like to thank you for all your unwavering support as a volunteer,” Hrabec said. “On behalf of Council and Administration of the Village of Holden,” said Mayor Beckett. “I would like to thank all the volunteers. Our community would not be what it is today without them. It's a fantastic community and a fantastic town and I just want to say that I really appreciate everything you guys do for us,” he said. Following the meal, the Elaine Cooper Memorial Volunteer of The Year Awards were presented. Julianne Foster presented the Holden and Area award to Mona Oswald. “It gives us great pleasure to nominate Mona Oswald for the Elaine Cooper Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award 2024. We have known Mona for over 25 years. She has been on a number of volunteer committees in Holden, most

notably CIB (Communities in Bloom), NU2U2 store, the museum and the Gallery. Mona is a person dedicated to helping others, and particularly keeping Holden a beautiful and supportive community. She may not be out there making a lot of noise, but she is out there making a difference. Truly, one of the hidden heroes in the Village of Holden and area,” Julianne Foster said. Beaver County Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce presented the award for Bruce and Area to Audrey Pratt. “For many years the community of Bruce has benefitted from the dedication, guidance, and efforts of our nominee. She is always on hand to help others, to support service groups in their initiatives, and to make a difference in the community. It would be truly difficult to list all of the various volunteer roles she has served in over the years. “A few of her more recent roles include running the Bruce satellite library, serving as treasurer for the Bruce Seniors Club and secretary for the Bruce Cemetery, and many decades volunteering with the Bruce Stampede Association. Her energy, spirit, and hard work have contributed so much to the community, and help to make Bruce and Area an active place to live. “We are honoured to present the Elaine Cooper 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award for the Bruce area to Mrs. Audrey Pratt,” Bruce said.

Julianne Foster, right, presents Mona Oswald, left, with the 2024 Elaine Cooper Memorial Holden and Area Volunteer of the Year Award at the volunteer appreciation luncheon held at the Holden Community Hall on Saturday, April 27.

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VBFCSS Director Dawn Chrystian, left, and Beaver County Councillor Barry Bruce, right, presented Audrey Pratt, centre, with the 2024 Elaine Cooper Memorial Volunteer of the Year award for Bruce. PHOTO COURTESY JACKIE LOVELY

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ǔȸȒȅ ‫׫ש׫‬ ‫ ׬׫ש‬ɎƏɴƺɀ ‫שں ډ‬٫‫ ש׫‬ȵƺȸ ȅȒȇɎǝ !ǝƏȇǕƺ ǔȸ

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XȇǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ Ȓȇ !ȒɖȇɎɵ ȵȸȒǕȸƏȅɀ ƏȇƳ ɀƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ ƬƏȇ ƫƺ ǔȒɖȇƳ Ȓȇ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺً ƏǼȒȇǕ ɯǣɎǝ Ɏǝƺ ǼƏɎƺɀɎ ȇƺɯɀِ

4 - Beaver County Chronicle, May 1, 2024

Holden passes Chicken Bylaw Kari Janzen

A public hearing was held prior to the Village of Holden’s regular council meeting on Monday, April 15 at the Village Office, to allow village residents to discuss their concerns or support of the amendment to the land use bylaw for allowing backyard chickens in Holden. Two attendees spoke in favour of the bylaw, one attendee spoke against, and during the regular council meeting following the bylaw, Council decided to pass the Backyard Chicken Bylaw. In an interview following the public hearing, Holden resident Lili Reynolds says she has wanted to own chickens for many years, and is pleased that Holden Council has approved and passed the bylaw. “As soon as I heard about the proposed bylaw, I thought it was awesome. It’s something that I’ve wanted for a long time and that I totally see the benefits of. I was already wanting to look into getting chickens but wasn't sure what the bylaws or the rules were. It was already on my list of things that I wanted to make happen,” she said. Reynolds has lived in the village of Holden for a year now, and while she has never owned chickens before, she has lived in various other locations where backyard chickens have been permitted, including Edmonton and Beaumont. Now that Holden has been approved for owning chickens, Reynolds says she will be looking into the particulars. “I'm going to look into it and hopefully I can make it happen for this year. I already have a plan to set up the coop, and things like that. Like I said, I was already wanting to look into it,” she said. The cost of applying for a chicken licence is a non-refundable fee of $150, and successful applicants will pay $15 per chicken for the annual licence renewal. A coop approval fee will also need to be paid along with the building plans submitted for approval. Reynolds says the initial costs of obtaining a chicken licence may prove to be challenging. “That's one of the things that might create a little bit of a hindrance to me making it happen. That does put a little bit of a, ‘maybe I'm not going to be able to do that,’ in my plans, but I'll figure it out because I want chickens really bad,” she said. The bylaw provides the specifications required for a coop size, which includes one nest box and one perch for each chicken. ‘Coop’ describes both the enclosed, weather proof hen house and the attached outdoor enclosure. “For each chicken to be housed in the coop, the chicken house (must have) a floor area of 0.50 square metres and the outdoor enclosure (must have) a minimum floor area of one square metre,” the bylaw states. Chicken coops must be located in the rear of the yard, and the yard must be fenced. Currently, Reynolds says her backyard is not fenced and the cost of fencing her yard would not justify the chickens. “Unfortunately, that puts me out of the game, because I don't have a fully fenced yard. Prior to hearing about the possibility of backyard chickens as far as bylaws go, when I didn't know the details, of course I would fence my chickens. They're my chickens; I don't want coyotes or skunks

eating them. I already had a plan as far as how I would keep my chickens safe, but having to get a fully fenced yard is not going to happen,” she said. “Maybe if there's a way that I can work with the Village to simply fence the area where the chickens are going to be, or something, because the cost of me having to fence my yard doesn't make having the chickens,” said Reynolds. Smell and noise were two of the concerns that were brought up by those who attended the public hearing opposed to the bylaw. One person said that when chickens were permitted in the village in years past, manure was thrown directly into the dumpster, and the stench remained even after being emptied. As outlined in the bylaw, chicken manure must be bagged before being placed in the dumpster. Reynolds says she believes that noise and smell from the chickens will be minimal, especially because a licence holder is allowed to have a maximum of four chickens. “I've never had a friend of mine who has their own chickens in their backyard, not once have they said, ‘oh, it's great, but the smell.’ I think, if you're comparing it to a huge industrial farm where the chickens are cooped up, of course there's a stink. And noise, chickens aren't super noisy from what I understand. And there are no roosters allowed, which I personally wouldn't mind, but I can see why some people would,” she said. As for the cap being four chickens per licence holder, Reynolds says that’s a fine number to start. “As a starting point, four is fair. From what I know from people who have been successful raising chickens, people may want a couple more. It seems like six is what my friends tend to cap their flock at, but I guess for a test project, four seems fair. Myself, when I was first thinking about getting chickens, I was planning to start with three,” she said. The current limit on the number of licences that can be issued within the village is set to 10. Once a licence has been approved, the adjoining neighbours will be notified, and there is a 14-day period in which an appeal can be made. “An Adjoining Neighbour may appeal a decision to issue a Licence within 14 days of the decision by submitting a Notice of Appeal to the Development Officer only where the grounds of the appeal are that the keeping of chickens on the parcel is likely to have a materially adverse effect on the health of the Adjoining Neighbour or of a person living in the premises of the Adjoining Neighbour; or a reason or factor listed in clauses 9 (a) or (c) of this Bylaw,” the bylaw reads. Among the prohibitions listed in the bylaw, licence holders cannot sell eggs, manure, meat, or any other product that can be derived from chickens, keep a rooster, slaughter a chicken, allow a chicken to roam outside the coop, keep a chicken anywhere other than the coop, dispose of a live chicken except by an operation lawfully permitted to, dispose of a dead chicken except through the regular waste collection, or keep a chicken without a Premises Identification. All applicants will be required to complete a chicken training course prior to being approved for a licence.

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The Weekly Review, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Page 11

Welcome to Spring Local family-run honey bee farm ‘Bee-Better’ thriving after five years Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

For Bryan and Sarah Janssen, Lamont County is not only a perfect place to raise their family, it’s also a perfect place to run the family honey business. Acres upon acres of sprawling crops grown by other local farmers, in addition to the county’s abundance of wildflowers, made it an ideal spot to raise bees and produce honey locally. The Janssens made the decision five years ago to invest in a honey-producing operation on their farm south of Lamont, where Bryan could move from being a contractor to a full-time bee-keeper. The rest of the family, including the Janssen’s two chil-

dren, have jumped into the business which has increased from 150 hives their first year to nearly 1,000 today. “It was scary and a big life change. It was a lot of work and a lot of education on our part. We have had great support from other apiaries, especially Dean Malkewich with Maybee Apiary,” said Sarah, who also works as a teacher at Lamont Elementary School. “It’s also been very fulfilling. Bees are an important part of the environment and we are excited to be a part of that.” Sarah said each hive has between 40 and 60,000 bees within a very structured environment. She said most of the hive are female bees, aka worker

bees, with only one queen. “The male bees, or drones, their only job in life is to mate with the queen,” she said. “The worker bees are absolutely amazing, because throughout their lifespan, they go through a series of different jobs. One of their first jobs is hive cleaning, before progressing to nurse bees and one of their last jobs is going out to forage for the nectar.” Sarah said in the summer a bee can live approximately 40 days while in the winter they live longer due to being wrapped up in a hive and not expending energy by foraging for food. She said bee-keeping is very busy from April until Sept. before the hives are wrapped up for the winter in approxi-

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sources so you can have different tastes in honey that's pulled in July, then in September,” she said adding they keep hives all across the county in partnership with different farmers. “We work with local farmers, so we have yard sites throughout Lamont County. We can honestly say we’re quite local because we're bringing in honey from all over Lamont County.” In terms of the future, Sarah said there will be some expansion for Bee-

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Welcome to Spring Alberta RCMP shares tips to avoid break-ins Qiam Noori Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Alberta RCMP have shared a series of tips to prevent break and entry in summertime. They said in a media release that as weather warms and seasonal traffic picks up, it is important to be proactive in securing vacant properties against crime. Below are seven steps to secure the properties: 1. Avoid mentioning travel plans on social

media until you return. 2. Store valuables in a safe or safety deposit box. 3. Arrange for yard maintenance if you will be away for an extended time. 4. Install timers on interior and exterior lights. 5. Pause mail and deliveries or ask a trusted friend or relative to collect them for you while away. 6. Lock all windows and doors, including garages, outbuildings,

and basement windows. 7. Ask a trusted neighbour, friend, or relative to check on your home while you are away, and do not leave spare keys hidden under your planters, door mats, or large rocks. If the property does not have a monitored security system, consider

having one installed by a professional. This can assist in deterring break-ins and aid the police response if your home is targeted. Following these seven steps can help reduce stress and give you some peace of mind when it comes to the security of your property.

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Higher care level would help keep residents in lodges longer - Beaver Foundation Chair Patricia Harcourt Editor Visitors at a recent open house were able to see the amenities available for seniors residing at Vialta Lodge. The open house and tours took place on Tuesday, April 23. Beaver Foundation and lodge staff were on hand to greet visitors, along with many lodge residents. The event was designed to showcase the facility to try and attract more seniors to take up residency here. Owen Ligard, Beaver Foundation’s CAO, attended with Dan Grewal, manager of housing operations for the Ministry of Seniors, Communities and Social Services. Ligard indicated that the afternoon would be spent conducting tours and answering questions for the most part. Some local town councillors, county councillors, and lodge managers from other areas of the county came out as well. Wanda Lefsrud, manager of Vialta Lodge, greeted everyone present before telling them that the lodge had 26 vacancies out of a total of 64 rooms and 39 residents. There are also 26 staff working at the lodge. “Residents and staff take pride in our home here,” she said. “You will see residents outside making the flower beds and yard so beautiful. They help with decorating the inside as well. We welcome visitors anytime,” she said, including coffee times. There is also a room that people visiting residents can stay in. “It’s a beautiful facility,” said Ligard. “”You can eat here and be very comfortable,” if using the guest room while visiting. The older side of the lodge opened in 1960 starting with 14 rooms and 18 double rooms. In 1995 the courtroom was enclosed creating an atrium and rooms were upgraded. An addition was opened in 2008 adding 32 more rooms, along with kitchen and dining room renovations. “Today we are the biggest lodge of the four in Beaver Foundation,” said

Lefsrud. During question period, a visitor asked about the possibility of upgrading the service level at the lodge. Ligard said the foundation is trying to get the province to establish Supportive Living Level 2 in their local facilities. This level allows for unscheduled personal healthcare visits on a 24-hour basis. “That’s what we’re working towards,” he said. The current gap means residents often have to move on to a higher level 3 facility care instead of staying in their lodge home. Beaver Foundation Chair Gene Hrabec added: “Beaver Foundation has a good relationship with Minister Nixon,” referring to the province’s minister for seniors, community and social services. He said Nixon has provided the foundation with some additional funding this year to help with their budget needs. He said the foundation is working with Alberta Health Services regarding the addition of more personal health care “to fill in the gap with some unscheduled visits for residents. It would really help,” he said.

He thanked Wanda Lefsrud and the staff at the lodge. “I appreciate what you do,” he said. Grewal was also recognized for providing help for the foundation. Grewal had attended another open house at the Holden Lodge in February. The vacancy rate in Holden was so alarming that a public session was held there to try and raise awareness of the vacancy rate issue taking place in local lodges. Hrabec said the increased publicity at Holden helped to raise its profile and attract more residents. He hoped the same would happen after the open house in Viking.

Vialta Lodge Manager Wanda Lefsrud provides a history of the lodge and the many services offered to those living there.

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* PRAGUE HALL * ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m. at the Prague Hall Beverages and Snacks Served ________________________ Come and Listen to the Teachings of Jesus from the Bible. All are welcome. Sundays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 4 p.m. at the Killam Legion Hall. 5117-51 ave Killam, AB. For further inquiries, call Becky at 403-815-9045 ________________________ Strome Mother ’s Day Breakfast Sunday, May 12, 2024 from 9am to 12pm Strome Community Hall Adults 15.00, Children 6-12 $10.00, 5 and under Free Everyone Welcome!! Notice of Date Change Due to slow ticket sales the draw date for the upcoming $30,000 Raffle has been extended to November 2, 2024. ________________________ Lamont High School 1950-1965 Alumni Reunion. Sunday, June 2, 2024. Register with Rose @ 780-988-5634 before May 18th.

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Welcome to Spring

96-year-old renews passion for art Steffanie Costigan Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A 96-year-old Alberta woman doesn’t hold back on her passion for painting and sharing it with the community. Cynthia Wilson is a local artist who rediscovered her passion for painting at the age of 91 and has continued painting since. Wilson, in an interview at the care centre where she lives, said her passion for painting was renewed after attending a class. “There (were) pictures for us to choose to paint. And I thought well, I could do that. And I chose Picasso, and they were really pleased with (it) but

that got me started and then I’ve just been painting up a storm ever since,” she said. Wilson was born in London England in October 1927. Later when she was in her 20s Wilson moved to Canada to be with her then husband who was a war veteran. Wilson said she found it hard after having seven kids to continue her passion of painting. “After I got married, I had seven children. Four boys and three girls. And I didn't have time. So after I left my husband, I was 43. I was working at real estate. And I stayed in that until I was 85,” said Wilson. Wilson said during her early school years

she won several awards for her art works. She has painted approximately around 50 pieces of paintings ranging from mountain scenery, angels, flowers, and even some Indigenous inspired works. Wilson not only has a passion for painting but also participates in local home-made markets where she sells her handmade jewellery. She expressed encouragement for those who enjoy painting, “I would say, don't stop. Keep it up.” Wilson said despite arthritis in her shoulders she feels “blessed” not to have it in her hands. “When I paint, I don't think about pain. It keeps me busy, and I lis-

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Welcome to Spring RCMP reminds of the dangers of speeding with the arrival of spring Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Earlier in the month of April, Alberta RCMP sent out a reminder to road users on the dangers of speeding, and outlined some tips in ensuring traffic safety for yourself and others. “As the snow melts and the roads become clear, Alberta RCMP reminds motorists of the dangers of speeding. Posted limits indicate the maximum, legal speed permitted in ideal conditions, however, unsafe speeds increase the risk of collision and serious injury for all road users in any conditions,” the Alberta RCMP media release from early April said. The release says that in 2023, over 60,000 tickets were issued for speeding, with 761 of those for

excessive speeding, which is 50km/h or more over the speed limit. “According to Alberta Transportation, approximately one in four fatal collisions involve unsafe speeds, and more than half of these fatal collisions occur in rural areas. April often sees the highest number of speeding offences, and last year was no different, with 93 excessive speeding violations handed out,” the release says. Tofield detachment Cst. Rafferty says while speeding did not cause fatal collisions in the Tofield area specifically, there was one serious injury collision that was partly attributed to speeding. “Locally, speeding has not been a factor in our fatal collisions, but it was a factor in one of our serious injury collisions in

conjunction with alcohol,” Cst. Rafferty said. Among the tips provided by RCMP Alberta, it is suggested that you leave yourself enough time to arrive at your destination, allowing for some margin. “Leave early - don’t rush. Unsafe speeds increase the risk of collision and serious injury. Allowing yourself extra time to get to your destination helps you to avoid feeling rushed. Respect posted speed limits, especially in school or playground and construction zones. These areas often have high pedestrian traffic – you must slow down. Speeding isn’t just driving beyond posted legal speed limits, but also driving too fast for weather, road, and traffic conditions. If you are a passenger in a speeding

vehicle, speak up. Take your life out of the driver’s hands,” the release says. Sgt. Darrin Turnbull, of Alberta RCMP Traffic, says speeding is common and one of the most

threatening traffic violations. “April is the start of ‘speeding season.’ Excessive speed shows a pattern that has a relationship to clear roads, good weather, and typi-

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Welcome to Spring

KARI JANZEN PHOTOS Already dandelions have popped up in the town of Tofield, bright yellow among the fresh green shoots of grass.

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