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At their May “Spring Split” meeting, the 100+ Women Who Care Flagstaff County awarded two organizations donations of $5,425 each. These were the Building Blocks program, and CHSPS. Above: 100 Women co-founder Joanne McMahon, FCAL Director Nanette Jones for Building Blocks, CHSPS Principal Richard Cowan, Asst. Principal Madison Nickel, 100 Women co-founders Tanya PIche and Holly Bovencamp. Holding the cheque are Emersyn Price and Cameron Hayes. See more on Page 5.

Voting information for Flagstaff Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Elections Alberta has changed some polling locations for Flagstaff County voters in the upcoming provincial election from the 2019 election.

On Monday, May 29, Flagstaff County residents will vote at one of four polling stations within the county.

Those were indicated via voter cards sent in the mail to registered voters, advertised in The Community Press, and follow here.

Voters in Alliance, Galahad, and Heisler will cast their ballots at Forestburg School.

Strome and Daysland voters will cast

their ballots at the Daysland Community Hall.

Lougheed, Sedgewick, and Killam voters will cast their ballots at the Killam Community Centre.

Hardisty voters will cast their votes at the Hardisty Community Hall.

Rural Flagstaff County voters are split into four areas.

On the west side of the county, residents east of Range Road 170 to the east side of Range Road 143; and south of Highway 26, to Township Road 432, will vote in Daysland at the Community Hall.

Residents who live east of RR 143 to the east side of RR111, and South of Township roads 462/460 to the north

side of Township road 430, will vote at the Killam Community Hall.

Voters living south of Township 432 between Range Road 125 and Range Road 114 will vote at the Forestburg School.

Voters in the south east corner of the county, south of Township Roads 430/450, between Range Roads 125/114 and 111, will vote in Hardisty.

If you’re still not clear on where to vote, you can visit the Elections Alberta website and enter your legal land location. (https://www.elections.ab.ca/) Advance voting can be done at any polling station within Flagstaff County, between May 23 and May 27. There are three advance polling stations: Big

Knife Villa Seniors Centre in Forestburg; Hardisty Community Hall in Hardisty, and Killam Community Centre in Killam. Advance polling stations are open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mobile voting stations have been assigned to Daysland Health Centre, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Galahad Care Centre from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Hardisty Health Care Centre from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for residents, inpatients, or individuals receiving supports and services from treatment centres, hospitals, supportive living, and long-term care facilities While advance voters can choose any of the three; on Election Day, they must vote at their assigned voting location.

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Heisler’s Bendfeld wins Gold at Skills Canada Leslie Cholowsky Editor

For the second year in a row, Heisler’s Tyler Bendfeld has won in carpentry at Skills Canada Alberta.

Bendfeld is a third-year carpenter apprentice. He represented Lakeland College at the Skills Canada Alberta Competition that was held May 3 and 4 in Edmonton.

The college says, “Showcasing his skills, Bendfeld demonstrated immense talent and expertise while under constant pressure.”

Bendfeld says, “The competitions are intense, but Lakeland has supported me the entire time.

“It’s so rewarding to be able to do a skill like carpentry and be able to take it to the provincial level.”

He says his instructors at Lakeland have been very supportive, “especially Curtis Cassibo, who has both taught me and come with me to the competitions.”

Lakeland College sent three other apprentices to compete this year, but Bendfeld was the only one to win.

Bendfeld competed in last year’s competition and came away with a silver medal. He will now move forward to represent both Lakeland College and Team Alberta at the Skills Canada competition in Winnipeg on May 25 and 26.

Dean of Trades and Technology Dave King says, “Congratulations to all of our apprentices who competed in the Skills Canada Alberta Competitions.

You have made us proud of your commitment and dedication to your trade.”

He adds, “Best of luck to Tyler as he represents Lakeland College and Team Alberta once more.”

Tyler Bendfeld of Heisler won gold at the Skills Canada Alberta Competition in Edmonton May 3 and 4 for Carpentry. He will go on to represent Team Alberta in the Skills Canada Competition May 25 and 26 in Winnipeg.

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RCMP Report Complaint of threats uttered in Forestburg Killam RCMP Detachment report May 11 to 17.

On Friday, May 5, Killam RCMP assisted in an operation organized by Alberta RCMP Traffic - Wetaskiwin for Mandatory Alcohol Screening. During the operation 60 screenings were done and multiple vehicles checked.

On Thursday, May 11, a report was made of wire casings left on Range Road 150. The complainant was advised to call Flagstaff County and they would have the Public Works department clean it up.

On Friday, May 12, a suspicious Vehicle was reported in a parking lot in Forestburg. A Killam RCMP Member patrolled the area but the vehicle was gone.

Also that Friday a report was made of a disruptive neighbour. A Killam Member spoke safety planning with the complainant.

On Friday, a Theft Under $5,000 was reported from Forestburg. Tools and miscellaneous camping items were stolen out of a storage unit. Cameras were available from the site. This file is still under investigation.

Also on Friday a dispute between neighbours was reported. A complainant reported her garbage can was kicked over and the subject claimed it was on her property. A Killam Member attended and mediated the situation. No criminal offence committed.

Also that day a theft from a Residence was reported. New appliances that were being stored at a residence under renovations were taken. A Killam Member spoke with the Complainant. Video will be given once available.

Again on Friday a report was made of wire casings left on Range Road 141.

Flagstaff County Public Works was made aware and will have it cleaned up.

Also that Friday Killam Members were called out to a child custody dispute.

The subject had left and safety planning was discussed with the complainant.

On that Friday, a call was made of hearing a grinder sound in Alliance. Complainant was concerned something was being broken into. Members pa-

trolled the area. People were seen working on a vehicle.

Later that Friday, Killam RCMP responded to a call of a man being chased by someone. The complainant said he was kicked out of a car and chased. The subject was gone when Member arrived.

Arrangements were made for a ride for the complainant.

On Saturday, May 13, an Uttering Threats complaint was made in Forestburg.

Members spoke safety planning and arranged a time for a statement to be taken.

Also on Saturday, a report of Suspicious Persons on private property was made to police. A male suspect was linked to a previous file. The male was accompanied by two others. All Subjects fled the scene and all three were found and arrested. Two Subjects were remanded and the other released on conditions by the Justice of the Peace.

Later Saturday a Disturbing the Peace complaint was made in Sedgewick. A Killam RCMP Member attended and spoke with the Subject to keep the noise down.

On Sunday, May 14, a report was made of an intox-

icated woman behind the Co-op in Killam. A Killam Member attended. The subject was transported to Killam Hospital.

On Monday, May 15, a report was made of Mischief – Damage to Property in Lougheed. A complainant reported someone had come into her yard and chopped the tops off of her apple trees and raspberry bushes. A Killam Member attended and advised the subject to stay on her property.

Also that Monday, a report was made of an instrument panel stolen out of an excavator on an oil lease site. A Killam RCMP Member spoke with the property rep.

On Tuesday, May 16, Killam Members were called out to an assault near Heisler. A dispute was happening between family members. Neither party wanted to make a statement or proceed with charges.

Also on Tuesday, a report was made of theft of fuel in Hardisty. The complainant had their gas tank drilled overnight. There are no suspects or witnesses.

Later Tuesday, Killam Members were called out to a residence in Lougheed that was having a fire. The

subject was advised about the fire ban and put the fire out.

On Wednesday, May 17, a Break and Enter was reported at a residence in Galahad. Two sheds were broken into. Fuel and miscellaneous items taken. No suspects or witnesses.

Also Thursday, Killam Members received a call that someone was going onto properties in Forestburg and stealing plants.

Patrols were made in the area.

Later Thursday, Killam Members received a call advising them an individual known to Killam Members was not abiding by their house arrest conditions. A Killam Member attended and located the Subject. Subject was arrested on warrants and held for a JIR. Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were: two 911 calls, one animal call, two calls under the Child Welfare Act, three calls under the Mental Health Act, and one lost and found. Members charged one person with driving without Due Care or Attention, received a complaint of sexual assault, and had reports of three traffic collisions.

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Bursary leads to Ottawa ‘bucket list’ trip for FFCS Director Leslie Cholowsky Editor

When Lynne Jenkinson, Executive Director of Flagstaff Family and Community Services (FFCS) and Flagstaff Informed Response Sharing Team (FIRST) board member, received an email from the Canadian Women’s Foundation about a national summit on shockproofing communities, she jumped at the chance to attend.

Jenkinson says the event was the first of its kind, a national conference to be held in Ottawa. The bonus was that she was also invited to apply for a bursary to cover all expenses, including her hotel and flight, to attend the confer-

ence.

She adds, “FIRST deals with domestic violence, so we were given the opportunity to attend.” The event was a national summit for the gender-based violence sector, held at the end of March.

She says 600 people from across the country attended the conference.

Its theme, shockproofing communities, was described as: “What does it mean to “shockproof” communities against spikes in gender-based violence like intimate partner abuse and sexual assault in times of crisis and disaster? It means addressing long-standing gaps in services to prevent violence and equipping everyone to respond to

abuse.”

The event was designed to help Canada prepare for, respond to, and prevent spikes in gender-based violence in times of crisis and disaster. More broadly, to enable communities to envision, collaborate, and spark anti-violence culture change.

Jenkinson says, “I learned a lot. I was already planning our domestic violence training event in Hardisty, and I was very proud to see our event was right on the mark when presenting this kind of program.”

Unfortunately, she says, gender violence is increasing, not decreasing.

Flagstaff County has the dubious position of having the highest rate of gender-based violence per capita in Alberta.

She says that the economy plays a big part in the rates of violence; “Inflation is not helping domestic violence. A poor economy sparks an increased propensity at which violence occurs.”

While in Ottawa, Jenkinson, a selfproclaimed politics ‘nerd,’ had the opportunity to meet with Battle River-Crowfoot Member of Parliament

Damien Kurek, who arranged a tour of Parliament. “That was definitely a bucket list item of mine. I love politics; I love the theatre of politics.

“I discovered that Damien is a lover of democracy, the democratic process, and Canadian history. He really knows his stuff. He was an excellent tour guide.”

Through Kurek, she had the opportunity to attend Question Period, which she really enjoyed. “It was a privilege to be there. It’s not open to the public as I had perceived.”

Touring the building with Kurek, she says, made it evident that he has great pride in Canada and its institutions; “his pride made me proud.”

She got to tour the House of Commons, the Bank of Canada Museum (which she didn’t even know existed), the National War Memorial, and the Terry Fox memorial. She says it was a trip that’s always been on her bucket list.

Jenkinson returned to finalize her plans for the Decreasing Domestic Violence/Sexual Violence Conference, held in Hardisty May 10 and 11.

During her time in Ottawa, Lynne Jenkinson had the opportunity to visit the House of Commons, and even had a personalized tour guide, through Battle RiverCrowfoot MP Damien Kurek (pictured left)

Decreasing Domestic/Sexual Violence Conference in Hardisty gets rave reviews from participants Leslie Cholowsky Editor

FIRST, FFCS, Flagstaff Victim Services, and the Camrose Women’s Shelter partnered to present a Decreasing Domestic Violence/Sexual Violence Conference in Hardisty on May 10 and 11.

FFCS Executive Director Lynne Jenkinson says that 40 people attended the two-day course, with some registrants from fire-affected areas of the province unable to attend.

The course was available to anyone, Jenkinson says, both professionals and members of the public. “The conference itself was excellent as it covered so

many topics that affect those living in domestic violence and or experiencing dating violence or other forms of sexual violence.”

The two-day event featured guest speakers Julie Lalonde, Mildred Muhammad, and Morag McLean.

“The speakers were excellent….Julie Lalonde was great and she spoke of how being stalked affects your life, and she was strong in her advocacy for laws about stalking.

“Her stalker was a high school boyfriend… and I think these days it’s not just boys doing this sort of thing, it is girls.

“Mildred was excellent because her story of being married to the eventual

DC sniper an escaping domestic violence is stunning, and she still helps people today, for lords sake her ex-husband kidnapped her kids and she had to hide and change her identity because he was going to kill her… and Morag McLean on strangulation would stun most people.

“All the other speakers were excellent as well, the Leading Change program introduced by Alberta Women’s shelter is a program that should be in schools… and information about EPOs, which are emergency protection orders, were very informative.”

A highlight for Jenkinson was the info on strangulation; she’s looking at doing a province-wide training for FCSS Di-

rectors and others, virtually.

Other highlights were speakers “Julie Lalonde - a tall white woman who could not get the police to take her story seriously and Mildred (Muhammad) because her story is still stunning… and she has so much information.”

Participants stayed in Hardisty over the two days, and enjoyed the local scenery. “And the food was great, from Just like Mums,” she adds.

Her only regret was that no local students were able to attend.

“Each school was invited to send students if they could.”

She says that one attendee from Bashaw said the conference was the best she’d ever attended.

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100+ Women who Care in Flagstaff getting noticed

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

After their May quarterly meeting in Galahad, where the 100+ Women Who Care Flagstaff County split a $10,850 pot between two worthy local organizations, the group hit a grand total of $177,500 that they have donated since

starting out just a few short years ago.

Co-founder Holly Bovencamp says that the group will be honoured this fall at a Battle River Community Foundation Community Founder banquet, and that they’ve also been nominated by Killam Public School to receive a Battle River School Division “Friends” award.

She adds, “More importantly, the stu-

dents from the Killam Public School Kitchen have invited members to a Strawberry Shortcake Tea.” The group’s Spring Split meeting ended up with both the Building Blocks Family Literacy Program and Central High Sedgewick Public School (CHSPS) coming away with over $5,000 each.

The group also heard presentations

from the Heisler Community Centre Association and Sedgewick Lake Park.

The group now has 81 individual members, 27 teams with 83 members total, and two youth members, for 166 “fabulous women altogether,” as cofounder Joanne McMahon says. Members come from all corners of Flagstaff County.

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OPINION Hon. Damien Kurek, M.P., Battle River-Crowfoot

Voting Matters In only a few days, Albertans will head to the polls to vote in the 2023 Alberta election. I will be voting in advance and encourage everyone to make sure they get involved in the democratic process. The hard-fought rights that we have as Canadians require constant engagement and cannot be taken for granted.

I want to share my perspective on a few things related to the Provincial Election that I have been asked about many times. But before getting into some of the specific policy concerns, I cannot emphasize enough how not voting and not getting involved in our democratic process is detrimental to the future of our country and our province. The first step to being a good citizen is showing up.

The upcoming Alberta election has very important implications on the political level but also on the personal level for Albertans. I take very seriously the separation of different levels of Government in Canada. In fact, it is that federation model of Government that allows our nation to work. Provinces and regional governments are responsible under the constitution for certain things as the Federal Government is responsible for others. Although these lines are increasingly blurred for political purposes by the Federal Liberals and their coalition partners in the NDP, it is the distinct levels of Government that ensure the very idea of why Canada works. And it is because I care about our federation that I am choosing to vote for my local United Conservative candidate.

Alberta is an incredible province. The contributions from Alberta from all backgrounds have enabled Alberta to become the province we are today… from traditional energy to new tech, agricultural innovation to tourism. When I am asked by folks

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across the country why Alberta stands out, I share that it is because we are a province that takes risks and when we see an opportunity, we move forward… we know how to get the job done. It is this perspective that built the Alberta Advantage.

Free enterprise and conservative ideals have helped Albertans build the foundation that has allowed us to build one of the most prosperous jurisdictions in the world. We have been blessed with abundant natural resources but that alone does not bring about prosperity, it’s our people that continue to show what’s possible. It’s the outworking of those ideals that needs to ensure that our provincial government is a catalyst for economic growth, shows fiscal responsibility, invests in services Albertans need, and ensures that our province stands up for itself. And ensuring that the Province of Alberta is able to stand up for itself is especially important when we have a Government in Ottawa like the Liberals that do not.

The New Democratic Party in Alberta does not reflect the principles that have enabled and secured Alberta’s successes. The way the provincial NDP are officially connected and subject to the will of the federal NDP is disturbing, a fact that is outlined in the Federal NDP’s constitution, and the antithesis of free enterprise. And the fact that the NDP has partnered with Justin Trudeau and the Liberals, and has launched bizarre attacks on Albertan energy, subscribes to an ideology that attacks farmers and ranchers, and is adamant on a centralized big bureaucracy-focused policy agenda.

Alberta was held back by the NDP, and despite challenges over the last 4 years, Alberta is moving in the right direction once again. And as your federal representative, I can tell you that we need a strong provincial Government that will stand up for our province’s interests. So, on May 29th, I will be voting for my local United Conservative Party candidate. Then as you have heard me talk so much about, I will continue to ensure that I stand up for my constituents and work to replace the Liberals in Ottawa so that we have a government on both levels that works to ensure that Alberta and Canada can reach their full potential.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, text 403-5755625, or e-mail damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with Damien by following him on social media @dckurek. If you need of assistance regarding a Federal Government program, or need assistance and don’t know where to turn, feel free to reach out to MP Kurek’s office.

This election we can do better than 74 per cent turnout In the previous provincial election, held in 2019, there were 32,195 voters in the Camrose constituency. Unfortunately, only 23,877 of them turned up at the polls.

One of the hallmarks of democracy is the right to cast a ballot, but fully 26 per cent of residents in our constituency chose not to.

That’s concerning. That’s one in four people deciding not to vote!

Citizenship doesn’t just come with rights, it also comes with responsibilities, and one of those is to engage with our local, provincial, and federal governments.

To decline to do so is to hand your rights, and your choices, to someone else.

Individually that may not appear to be a bad thing, but in frittering away that responsibility, you may end up with an end result that’s not to your liking.

And if the trend of not voting grows, what happens then?

We already see a federal government who thinks they know better than us what’s best for Canadians. Are going to prove them right by choosing not to exercise our right to decide for ourselves?

Don’t abdicate your vote and allow others to decide what’s best for you.

Who governs the province will have a direct impact on many areas of all of our lives.

There’s lots of time left before the election to check out the platforms of the parties, to check out the platforms of individual candidates, and to select one that best

aligns with your beliefs, and where you want to see the province go.

You might think that not voting is your right, but it’s really not a choice that is healthy for any of us.

Pastor Otis Moss says, “Not voting is one of the worst things that could happen in our community.

You can vote for whoever you want to, but choosing not to vote spits in the face of our ancestors who fought for our right to vote.”

Make sure that you make some time to either cast an advance ballot, or show up at your local polling station next Monday, May 29 and vote.

You owe it to our past, our present, and our future.

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY

Editor’s Note: Did you know that May 21 to 27 is Thank a Paramedic Week?

Paramedics play an integral role in serving the public. This week is about taking time to celebrate these highly skilled professionals and better understand the importance of EMS within our healthcare system and our communities. Albertans are invited to pay tribute to our province’s more than 4,000 life-saving paramedics by sending a thank you note through the Thank a Paramedic website, available at www.thankaparamedic.com.

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Travelling from Alliance to meet a queen Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com

Alliance news is coming from the dining room of the Malaysian Royal Palace.

Four double decker buses with a traffic stopping motorcade transported us 30 kilometres from the Associated Country Women of the World convention site to the palace at Kuala Lumpur. It was a fairy tale evening.

The first reception room was the largest room I have ever seen

other than an airport. The carpets were thick and colourful. Fresh floral arrangements, including orchids, were plentiful.

Waiters with fruit beverages circulated among guests nibbling on snacks of nuts, candies, and chips.

Dinner at 8 p.m. was rather late in the elegant dining room. The delicious dinner was accompanied by entertainment supplied by an orchestra, three soloists, and seven dance troops which followed the grand entrances of their Majesties the King and Queen of Malaysia.

Queen Azizah has been a member of the Women’s Institute of Pa-

Killam RCMP respond to fatal accident On Thursday, May 18, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Killam RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 14 near Range Road 145, close to Viking.

Upon arrival, it was discovered that two half-ton pickup trucks had been involved in a head on collision.

The driver of one of the trucks, a 61-yearold-male resident and business owner of Viking, was pronounced deceased on scene.

The other driver was transported via ambulance to hospital with undetermined injuries.

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Penalties as the result of unpaid taxes will be applied starting August 1, 2023 at 10%.

On January 1, 2024 a penalty of 15% will be applied on all outstanding taxes.

All assessed persons are deemed to have received their notice as a result of this publication.

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WHEREAS, notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Section 311 of the Municipal Government Act, Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26. These MUNICIPALITIES have ALL mailed combined Assessment and Taxation Notices to ALL people appearing on their respective Assessment Rolls as of May 31st, 2023.

Any person who desires to object to the entry of his/her name or that of any other person upon the said roll or to the assessed value placed upon any property must, lodge his/her complaint(s) in writing on a form available online and/or at your Municipal Office AND submit to the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board on or before August 8th, 2023.

A charge of $50.00 is required for each residential assessment appeal and $650 for every non-residential assessment appeal. The fee is refundable if the Assessment Review Board awards a decision in favor of the complainant, pursuant to section 481(2) of the Municipal Government Act. Assessment appeal forms can be obtained at: www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/as/ LGS1402 or at your Municipal Office.

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Candidate profiles for Camrose Constituency - Part 2 WLC candidate Henson feels federal carbon policies threatening Albertans’ way of life Leslie Cholowsky Editor

For Wildrose Loyalty Coalition Candidate in the Camrose Constituency Pamela Henson, the last few weeks have gone by in a blur.

Since the writ dropped on the Alberta Provincial Election, Henson has been busy getting her candidacy documents in. With the Wildrose Loyalty Coalition (WLC) only having been recognized May 1, her goal is now to get her name and her party’s name out to the constituency over the next few weeks.

Henson, 53, owns her own cleaning business; her husband is a long haul trucker, and they have two daughters.

She says her foray into politics began in 2015 when Justin Trudeau was elected as Prime Minister.

“We’re affected by federal policies that trickle down to the provincial level and are affecting our quality of life. I don’t believe this can keep happening to us.”

She says she was an informed voter right up until 2015, and a Conservative. “But then I broadened my horizons.

I read everything I could on the federal government and provincial government. I kept finding things that affirmed what I was hearing elsewhere.”

She says she felt she couldn’t be part of a party where she wouldn’t have free speech. “I wanted the Alberta I grew up in to be available for my kids, and other people’s kids, and that isn’t going to happen under our present system.

“With carbon net-zero policies affecting our ability to pay our bills, buy food, or even go on vacation, I realized we need something to change.”

She says federal energy policies are making life unaffordable. “The carbon tax affects truckers to a degree where it’s virtually impossible for an independent owner like my husband to continue in the trucking business.”

She says those same Federal policies had a direct impact on her family; her husband sold his truck and now drives for others.

“I feel very strongly that there’s a need for us to educate the public.

“Understanding the origin of net carbonzero; when people are educated to that, I believe they will see what we stand for.”

She says, “Our way of life is being threatened through net-carbonzero. The Federal government is controlling us through money.

“We need oil and gas; no green-based energy can sustain our needs to maintain our current way of life. What cost are these policies having on humanity? We need fertilizer to grow our food.”

That’s a key party platform for WLC. Another is taxes.

“We think Albertans should be taxed for Alberta. We need more control over our future.

We can pay for federal services that we use, like the military, but the only way to control our future is to collect our own taxes.

“We need to take our sovereignty back and stop being led by Ot-

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tawa. We need to control critical infrastructure, like healthcare, for and

by Albertans.”

WLC’s Recall Pledge is a big reason why Henson was attracted to the party. “All WLC candidates have signed the Recall Pledge. We want to be accountable to electors.” She says being told what to do by a party whip is no longer serving your electorate.

“It’s not democracy.”

Henson has enjoyed campaigning so far.

“Door to door is the best place to talk to people; that’s where I believe you get the best campaigning done.”

She loves debate, but only when it’s done right. “You have to listen to both sides to have a proper debate; today is so ‘my way or the highway;’ that’s not right.

People have different perceptions; a good debate is back and forth.”

Henson says she’s always been someone who faces challenges head on. “Once I dive in, I want a solution.”

She’s hoping that voters will take the time to check out the WLC platform, outlined on their website and so-

cial media.

Henson says she knows she doesn’t have time to reach every voter face-to-face. As a new candidate for a new party, she realizes she’s somewhat at a disadvantage, but says she wholeheartedly believes in what the WLC stands for.

Henson says she has her family’s support in her candidacy. “They know how much I’ve grown as an individual since I started this journey.

“I love to learn, that’s probably why this is so interesting to me. I’m going to learn and grow.”

Henson says she’s a people person. “I like to represent; I like to serve.

“If I was elected I would make sure I’m in the community so people could come and talk to me.”

Henson says you won’t see any signage about for her.

“That was my pledge and commitment to Mother Earth. They just end up in landfills in the end; there’s no need for them. That’s my pledge.

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Candidate profiles for Camrose Constituency - Part 2

Incumbent Lovely hoping to retain local seat for UCP Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Camrose UCP Candidate Jackie Lovely is preparing for the upcoming election by talking to as many people as she is able, she says.

She is hoping to have the opportunity to again represent the people in the Camrose Constituency.

Lovely makes her home in Camrose. She has two grown children; her son, who also lives in Camrose, where he operates a business, and her daughter, who is a registered nurse. “I’m very proud of them both,” she says.

Lovely was the eldest of six children, a farmer’s daughter, in southern Saskatchewan.

She left after school, and has spent her career primarily in business; first in property management for her family’s business.

She has her MBA, and also worked in the hospitality and tourism business.

Lovely says when she turned 50, she started looking for more meaningful work, and turned to the Good Samaritan Society. She travelled throughout the province with the organization.

Lovely is also proud of having been host mom to 56 international students, and working as a voluntary ESL. Lovely’s father and grandfather were elected officials, but it’s not something she thought of until her children were grown.

She says her father suggested she go to a conference, and Lovely attended a Wild Rose Party conference where she met Danielle Smith for the first time. “I felt she had great ideas on how to move the province forward. I wanted to be part of making sure we have an Alberta that is as good or better than what I experienced.”

Lovely says after that

she decided to run as a candidate, in 2012. “The experience was very interesting.” She was not elected.

She returned to run in 2019 as the UCP Candidate in a new Camrose Constituency.

Lovely says one of her favourite things about campaigning is door knocking. “I ask everyone, ‘What’s keeping you up at night?’

“Through those door knocking conversations, I start to see patterns. I have the most rich conversations with voters this way. I’m honoured to have their trust, and their confidence.

“Most times we can find a solution, in many cases a program exists that we can guide them to or get them a referral.”

Lovely says this time around, she’s hearing from constituents that affordability is the biggest issue. She points to the UCP’s affordability program, removing the provincial fuel tax, and scrapping the provincial carbon tax as things her party has done to make life more affordable for Albertans.

Lovely says that she’s meeting many people who have moved to the region from Ontario and BC; “It’s affordability that’s bringing them here, is what I’m hearing.”

She says she’s also hearing about healthcare concerns, adding that she meets regularly with the person in charge of hiring doctors for the province, with three new doctors coming into the constituency recently.

Lovely says, “Rural Albertans need the opportunity to enter the healthcare field.

“Where there is opportunity for rural Albertans, if we train rural students

to become doctors, they are more likely to stay.”

She talks about the province’s rural nursing shortage, and what she’s done locally. “We are trying to bring a program similar to what’s happening in Wainwright to Camrose. I’m hoping to get re-elected to keep working on this.”

She says three new Augustana programs: Speech Pathology; Occupational Therapy; and Physical Therapy are very exciting to her. “We need to provide opportunity, that’s what I’m constantly looking for.”

She points to a private member’s bill she put forward to increase the number of veterinarian spots in the province, from 50 to 100. “I was hearing from constituents that there is a shortage of rural veterinarians.”

It’s one of the highlights of her first term.

She also tried to bring forward a bill declaring rodeo and chuckwagon racing as Alberta’s provincial sport.

It didn’t pass, but she says it received a lot of rural support, and she said the number of people who came to the legislature made for a very proud moment for her personally.

Lovely says another big thing she’s hearing is, “The majority of the people I speak to are unhappy about our federal government. We need a strong premier who will push back against Trudeau’s interference in provincial jurisdictions.”

Lovely says she doesn’t concern herself with her opponent’s views. “I’m not focussing on dissing others. I’m running a clean campaign, a positive campaign.”

Lovely says throughout her term as MLA and

Part 1 was published in the May 17 edition, featuring profiles from NDP’s Richard Bruneau and Independent candidate Bob Blayone. To read these profiles, purchase last week’s paper digitally on our website or contact our office to purchase a physical copy (while supplies last).

through her current campaign, she’s made a conscious effort to be in all communities. “People say my picture is in the paper too much, but I’m not going to apologize for being available and accessible.”

She points to the number of times she’s invited provincial ministers to the Camrose Region, like bringing Nate Gublish to Killam and two energy ministers to Hardisty.

“That’s where important conversations happen. I and the ministers have the opportunities to ask questions, or hear meaningful advice. I’m invested in our communities, versus sitting in my office.”

She says her team just finished their seventh round of door-knocking, through every part of the constituency.

“My regret is that I still

haven’t met everyone.”

She’s even tried some door knocking in farmyards, something she says has been very positive.

“There are no trivial issues.

“I think it’s so important to hear and listen; it’s important that politicians

listen to what people need.

“Building relationships is important as well.”

Lovely says, “In this election, voters will decide who they want to hold their wallets at the end of the day. That’s the ballot decision for us this election.”

UCP Candidate and current Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely

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Adrenaline Tae Kwon Do Club members go for the gold The Adrenaline Tae Kwon Do Club that runs out of Viking and Killam recently took part in the CTFI Canadian National Championships in Vernon BC on May 6-7.

Seven members along with instructor Mr. Andreson travelled all the way to BC for the chance to be the Canadian Champion in their belt category.

The meet was hosted by Sundance TaeKwon DO out in BC, with over 560 competitors and over 40 clubs from six provinces all in attendance. This was the largest meet held by this federation to date.

For Black Belts it was a chance to try out for Team Canada and head to Europe in the fall.

All seven of the Club’s colour belts that participated came home with at least one medal for sparring or patterns which was a great result, Mr. Andreson was very impressed.

A highlight for sure was that three of those medals were Gold for sparring to claim the titles.

Tae Kwon Do runs in Viking on Tuesday and Thursdays and Killam on Wednesdays, new members are always welcome to join.

Attending the Canadian National Championships are, from left: Instructor Andreson, Jessica O'Hare (Gold Sparring), Callie O'Hare (Bronze Sparring and Patterns), Maci O'Hare (Bronze Sparring and Patterns), Colton O'Hare (Gold Sparring), Aly Bird (Bronze Sparring), Kestin Simmons (Bronze Sparring), and Alexis Mercado (Gold Sparring).

Alexis Mercado preparing to spar.

VILLAGE OF ALLIANCE

INVITATION TO TENDER

House: 218 1st Avenue East, Alliance, T0B 0A0 (Lot 12/Block 1/Plan 304BZ) Maci OʼHare sparring.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

Group Home at 5407-48Ave. The Town of Killam has received a development permit for a group home at 5407-48 Avenue, in the Town of Killam. As this is a discretionary use in a residential district, the Municipal Planning Commission will be meeting to discuss.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023 AT 6:30 P.M. KILLAM AGRIPLEX, MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM If you would like to register as a delegation please contact Lorraine Belanger, Development Officer.

Should you wish to comment in support of, or in opposition to, the proposed development, please submit a written letter to the attention of Lorraine Belanger, Development Officer at the Town of Killam Office.

Lorraine Belanger, Development Officer Town of Killam T: 403-526-3434 ext. 333 E: l.belanger@schefferandrew.com

SEALED TENDERS, marked “218 1st Avenue East, Alliance, T0B 0A0 (Lot 12/Block 1/Plan 304BZ) ”, will be received until 3:00 p.m. MST on Wednesday, JUNE 7th, 2023, at the VILLAGE OF ALLIANCE OFFICE, 209 Main Street, Alliance, AB, T0B0A0.

• All bids must be summited on the OFFICIAL BIDDING FORM, that can be obtained at the Village town office or on the Village website. Bids summitted not by the OFFICIAL BIDDING FORM will be rejected.

• Tenders must be accompanied by a deposit in the amount of ten Percent (10%) of the tender price, made payable to Village of Alliance, and will be held in trust.

• Any submission, revision or modification made by email or facsimile to the Village of Alliance Office will not be considered.

• The highest of any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

• The Village of Alliance reserves the right to refuse or reject any or all tenders.

• All bidders will be notified and then sent a letter and a copy of the results once this tender is approved by council at their next regular Council Meeting.

For further information, please contact Carmen Frank, CAO, at 780-879-3911 or email cao@villageofalliance.ca

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Flagstaff NAV-Care program dedicated to helping people Editor

Holly Bovencamp has been heading Flagstaff NAV-Care since 2019, helping people in Flagstaff County.

NAV-Care is an international organization of volunteer outreach helping those in need. The program was developed from research conducted in rural palliative care by Dr. Barbara Pesut and Dr. Wendy Duggleby right in Killam.

Through their research they discovered that rural older persons living at home were not receiving the support that they needed, particularly when they were living in the transition between chronic illness and palliative care.

A need for an outreach program was identified by the pair. Bovencamp says, “Nurses didn’t have the time to do this so a decision to roll out NAV-Care was made, pulling volunteers in to help individuals in need.”

She says it started in Alberta with five hubs across the province, including Camrose. In 2019, it rolled out to 11 more communities. “The program has been highly successful. It caught the attention of Health Canada, who saw in it such a worthwhile light that more funding was provided to expand the program from those original five hubs,” Bovencamp says. She says the funding covered the first two years of operation, and that the organization is looking for partners to help sustainability.

“The program targets people challenged will illness, as well as those who are lonely and socially isolated. It was particularly helpful during COVID.” When Camrose reached out to Flagstaff Family and Community Services, they jumped at the chance to bring the service here, and Bovencamp was hired to implement the program.

She says, “They have an incredible implement package. All I did was get on the phone.

“They have fabulous volunteer orientation training.” Bovencamp says she initially reached out to friends, and her quilting group.

Bovencamp reached out to Homecare, local PCNs, and counsellors. By October that year she had volunteers in place, and by November they received the first referral.

She says, “My first presentation to the entire Homecare program went very well. They were dazzled by the program!”

Shortly afterwards, she got the call: ‘This is wonderful! We will need between five and 10 volunteers per community!’ And that was just Homecare, I had not even spoken to the PCNs yet.”

To Bovencamp, it was clear that there was an unmet need existing in our region. Before NAV-Care there was no structure in place to help people with simple needs.

She says, “We don’t cook; we don’t clean; we don’t do medical.”

“We help clients reconnect with the community; that’s huge!”

Bovencamp’s role as volunteer coordinator is to match clients and volunteers, and act as a buffer between the two.

She says the program has recently been adopted in New Zealand, and that it’s been interesting interacting with her counterparts there in group meetings.

“There’s one big difference; their program has funding, while we’re begging for it.”

All NAV-Care Volunteer Coordinators meet once per month. “We call them hub-huddles,” she says. “It’s a very responsive organization, they build policy, or change policy, in response to the actual needs of clients and hubs.”

After June, the program will need to be independently funded, she says.

“Camrose Hospice Society is likely to continue our funding for a while, and we will search for local funding sources.”

She says, “At this point in time, I need to let people know we are here.”

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“Sometimes people just don’t ‘fit’ into some programs, and there was never an ability to provide personalized supports through traditional routes,” she says.

She gets referrals from nurses, medical personnel, and social workers. “They refer, and watch, and many have seen first-hand the value we provide.

They’ve become our biggest cheerleaders!”

Part of her role includes monthly volunteer debriefing. “That’s often so heart-warming. There’s a strong emotional component of the program, whether that’s expressed by tears of joy, or otherwise.”

She adds, “We have a great community map of resources available in our communities. NAV-Care volunteers

“This is the most rewarding job I’ve ever had.”

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Holly Bovencamp Flagstaff NAV-Care Volunteer Coordinator One of the things she really loves about the program is how responsive it is. If a situation arises that hasn’t happened before, it isn’t long before it turns up in the training sessions to help other teams who may have to deal with it.

For Bovencamp, one of the things she feels really strongly about is that any local funding stay local. “I needed assurance that local donations would stay in Flagstaff NAV-Care, and now that’s a policy throughout NAV-Care. It’s important for those who are part of a hub, like us.”

Flagstaff NAV-Care’s team of volunteers has grown to about 35 now, she says, but she’s got a waiting list of 15 people. All clients are located within Flagstaff County, with clients and volunteers from every community.

Bovencamp says helping others is one of the big benefits volunteers take away.

“They know they’re doing something good; and they see some big, huge, tangible results.”

She says one of the things she asks clients is “What’s one thing you would want today? NAV-Care provides people with a connection they want and need.

I have heard so many incredibly moving stories about things Flagstaff NAVCare has done.”

She thinks part of the program’s success is that it is designed to be a small mobile group of volunteers that can help fill in the cracks by helping people reconnect to the community, to local

help match the ‘wants’ of clients to ‘needs’ which are sometimes not the same.”

She recounts one story where she was called in to help a couple find a housekeeper, but realized that their need was quite different from what they realized, and that programs were available they didn’t know about.

Bovencamp says she’s constantly recruiting. She recently spoke at the Women’s Conference, where six people came up to her afterwards, interested in potentially volunteering with the program.

“If I can get in to make a presentation, it’s almost always met with positivity and a desire to help.

“It’s the small things, like going to read to someone who is losing their sight, or to watch and talk about curling with someone who has no one else to do that with.

“That sometimes opens doors because our volunteers may notice other things that need attention, and they bring those to my attention.”

In one case, a call for help with paperwork ended up uncovering signs of abuse.

“The program helps build relationships and trust between clients and volunteers; which can lead to further observations.

“We listen, listen, listen; what are they really telling you? What do you see?”

Bovencamp says that thorough train-

ing gives volunteers a solid base when they are meeting with clients. She puts a lot of thought into matching volunteers and clients.

The training session involves six hours of online learning. “Plus we will support you 100 per cent. The training prepares them, and gives our volunteers confidence.”

She adds, “We’re lucky in Flagstaff, we know people to make things happen. Our community is so close. Finding people to help isn’t always easy, but there’s always someone who knows someone.”

When a client’s need was made known in one Flagstaff community, Bovencamp says an anonymous donor came forward to help facilitate filling it.

Bovencamp says Flagstaff NAV-Care also sponsored a grief support group in the county; it’s a five to six-week program for adults and children.

“I’d like to see a cancer support group form in Flagstaff. I’d like to see a caregivers support group, too. I would love to see our FFCS building used every day of the week.”

She explains, “We’re not creating supports, in many cases those exist in our community. But we are creating connection.

“All those small things going on with people, we can help with so many things.”

The feedback she’s receiving from clients, and in some cases their families, has been overwhelmingly positive. “It’s not making an awesome difference in our client’s life, we heard recently, it’s making a colossal difference!

“This is the most rewarding job I’ve ever had. We get constant positive feedback. ‘You have no idea...’ It’s heartwarming to watch this go on and witness it all.

“I’m far less embarrassed to be a human these days.”

Volunteers are asked to give about one-and-a-half hours every two weeks, and are required to go through the training, as well as obtain criminal record checks. “They also need to be open and willing to listen.”

Bovencamp says she needs male and female volunteers.

Clients can be referred to the program, or can self-refer themselves.

“We are focussed on meeting needs, even through unconventional ways.

“NAV-Care is a program catching people’s interests because it’s necessary.”

She says she has 15 people now waiting for volunteers, “but the more people who hear about us, that number grows, and we’ll need more. We’re a victim of our own success!”

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May 2023 Meetings

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Invitation for Haying Tender

Flagstaff County invites haying tenders for the following properties: • Galahad Subdivision – approximately 6 acres – located 3rd Ave. of Galahad; • NE 08-44-12 W4 – approximately 38 acres – west of Sedgewick.

For more information, please visit: https://www.flagstaff.ab.ca/opportunities/tenders

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Between the roots: Coyote control practices

In last month's column I discussed the history, behaviours, and life cycle of the coyote as it is crucial information for understanding how to control them.

With a growing coyote population, it has raised concerns about their impact on livestock, pets, and human safety for rural and urban residents.

These canines are very adaptable to their environment and intelligent which makes them difficult to control.

There are many strategies that can be implemented to help reduce the risks of predatory attack and manage their populations.

For livestock producers, some traditional methods we have implemented are trapping, shooting, and poisoning.

These methods are lethal and are not necessarily the best management prac-

tices available.

Although the coyote can be controlled with lethal methods year-round on private land, they are still a valuable part of our environment which is why we need to adopt sound husbandry practices to reduce interactions between livestock and coyotes.

These practices include herd surveillance, closely monitoring your livestock until they become large enough to defend themselves.

First-time calvers should not be left unattended in open range situations.

Corralling at night with smaller livestock, this doesn’t pertain to cattle as they are relatively safe from coyote attacks outside of calving season.

Livestock behaviour can be a telltale if they have been attacked previously.

Some signs of frequent attacks would be an increase in nervousness, more alert and fearful than usual.

For sheep, if they have been attacked or disturbed, they will tend to break into smaller groups or be more scattered.

Coyote predation on livestock is a learned behaviour; introducing them to young, sick, injured livestock, and livestock carrion will promote this behaviour.

Age classing should also be considered; not placing young livestock on open pasture until they can defend themselves will greatly reduce the potential for attacks.

The best method for preventing livestock predation is guard animals; when they live full time with the flock or herd.

Dogs, donkeys, and llamas have all been used successfully within our County to protect our livestock and the choice depends on the livestock needing protection, predators, budget, or personal preference.

Rural and urban residents can also face coyote predation. Urban areas don’t pose as much of a risk compared to rural areas but it ultimately depends on the availability of food sources.

It’s important to keep yard sites clear of garbage, pet food, and small prey like rodents. By eliminating their food sources, the likelihood of coyote inter-

actions is significantly lowered.

Coyotes will generally avoid human interaction but will occasionally target small pets if given the opportunity. If you live on the outskirts of your municipality, you would be at greater risk than those that live within.

It’s important for pet owners to supervise their pets and children outdoors, especially during dusk and dawn when coyotes are most active.

Most encounters happen during walks on remote pathways; be sure to stay in well-lit areas and if an encounter does occur, try to get something between you and the predator itself like a fence or walking stick.

Staying calm is very important, avoid turning your back, maintain eye contact, talk with a firm voice, and back away slowly if possible. After the encounter has taken place, it is important to report this issue to local authorities so they can help ensure that this encounter doesn’t take place again.

Of these management practices mentioned, there isn’t one practice that will ultimately stop the threat of predators for livestock producers, urban, and rural residents. The best management practice is to adopt as many of these controls as possible. By employing these methods, we can coexist with coyotes while preserving the ecological balance.

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Great turnout at both locations for Victim Services BBQs

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Flagstaff Victim Services Unit celebrated Victims of Crime Awareness Week with two community barbeques last Wednesday, May 17, in Amisk and in Killam.

VSU’s Shelly Morken says, “We had a terrific turnout at both locations and awesome weather. We estimated 80 in Amisk and 150 in Killam.”

Each event was held at the local fire hall, with firefighters volunteering their services at the barbeques.

“The firefighters were so much

help and did an amazing job as our partners. As always, we are grateful for the community support.”

Both events were free, with a voluntary donation box at the door.

Morken says, “Donations go directly towards serving victims of crime and tragedy.”

There was lots of information

available, with displays from the Camrose Women’s Shelter, VSU, and Flagstaff Rural Crime Watch, and lots of free ‘swag’ to take home.

This year there were door prizes at each event.

Jean Gauthier won the door prize in Amisk and Barry Rawluk for Killam.

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Alliance women in royal palace Hardisty offering clean-up incentive for residents Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Hardisty Town Council approved a community yard cleanup incentive for May, June, July, and August 2023, where one property per month will be awarded $50 off their utility bill. Council heard that the idea came through their Public Works team for summer 2023.

“The idea behind the incentive is to encourage the proper maintenence of lawns and yards in the town, including properly maintaining trees, shrubs, boulevards, etc.”

Three Alberta Women in a fairy tale at the palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Left to right: Gloria Coates of Trochu, Linda Mason of Red Deer County, and Diane Dammann of Alliance. They are delegates to the 30th Treñneil Associated Country Women of the World Conference. It is a pretty big event in Malaysia.

On May 29, Elect

Richard Bruneau Camrose

In an election like this, one vote can make the difference.

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Team T e eam Notley Notley

The contest is open to all residents in Hardisty for each month.

The Public Works team will administer entries and will make a draw each month to determine a winner.

Residents may also nominate a property at the Town office, In her report to Council, CAO Bobbi Usselman says, “By offering an incentive of this nature, the community will feel a sense of pride and commitment not only to their own space, but the entire community that we live in.”

The incentive was started as a trial in 2022, and was well received by the Hardisty community.

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Sedgewick residents recently enjoy trip to Ontario to visit lifelong friend Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com

Friends and family of Leola Forster celebrated her 80th birthday last Sunday with a very well attended tea.

As you know, this lovely woman, who taught an earlier generation of area students, is a tremendously talented artist. Perhaps her work will be joining that of other local artists at the upcoming Battle River Art Show.

This will be the final weekend for the Iron Creek Museum’s pop-up greenhouse in Lougheed.

As all proceeds go towards the restoration of the museum’s Sons of Norway Log Hall, one can purchase as many plants as one wishes completely guilt-free. At least, that is what I told myself when I was select-

ing my annuals last week.

At the end of April, current and former Sedgewick residents Katie (Watkins) Freadrich, Susie (Leslie) Henderson, and Jessica (Poyser) Mose travelled to Ontario to visit lifelong friend Liz Martin, who grew up down the street from the Watkins family.

Toronto-resident Liz hosted the visitors, who were able to take a few days away from their kids and work for this special girls’ trip coinciding with their 20th CHSPS high school graduation.

The friends stayed two nights in downtown Toronto with Liz as their tour guide, making stops for eating and sightseeing at the St. Lawrence Market, historic Distillery District, the CN Tower, the Church Street Village, and High Park just in time for the bursting cherry blossoms.

business, Prairie Soap Shack.

How marvelous that these women maintain a strong friendship after all these years!

Finally, during this Na-

From Toronto they made their way to the Niagara region for a winery tour and tastings, views of the Falls, and strolling the quaint shops of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Regarding the former Sedgewickites, Liz has lived in Ontario for over ten years, but makes frequent trips to Edmonton to visit the rest of the Martin family.

She is a consultant at a small Toronto-based firm where she helps sociallyminded organizations know and grow their positive impact. Liz tries to catch as much theatre, film, and live music as she can and keeps busy with weekend trips to her other home in Kingston.

Susie resides in Cochrane with her husband and two young boys, working as a registered nurse in the urgent care center.

Jessica lives on a grain farm near Elnora with her husband and two sons while running her

tional Public Works Week, thank you to our local Public Works team for keeping our water running, parks mowed, streets plowed, and the myriad of other tasks to

which you attend. You are invaluable to our community and we truly appreciate all you do.

Don’t forget to advertise your events in the paper!

Nature’s imperfect creatures

JOSEF HARTUNG PHOTOS

Local wildlife photographer Joe Hartung recently shared some photos of animals who have been able to overcome their physical impairment and survive. “Nature can be tough on animals, but creatures can overcome handicaps, like this squirrel with a missing limb.”

FLAGSTAFF 4-H DISTRICT BEEF SHOW & SALE Sunday & Monday, June 4 & 5 at the Killam Agriplex SUNDAY, JUNE 4 4-H Cleavers Show Female Show

1:00p.m. to follow

MONDAY, JUNE 5 Club Shows 9:00 a.m.

Weight Class 2:30 p.m.

Supper (tickets may be purchased) 5:00 p.m.

Awards 6:00 p.m.

Sale 7:00 p.m.

HOST CLUB:

Online Sale Opening Monday June 5 at Noon. Closing Tuesday June 6 at 7 pm.

Wavy Lake Other Participating Clubs: Iron Creek, Battle River, Hastings Coulee

Everyone welcome! Your support of our 4-H program is greatly appreciated!

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A festive evening in Malaysia

FAITH COLUMN He conquered

Alliance correspondent Diane Damman sent in this photo in her travels of her travelling roommate Gloria Coates with their Borneo host in Malaysia.

Loss

“Christ, our Passover lamb, was sacrificed” (1 Cor. 5:7). In the likeness of a lamb, innocent and without blemish, without any sin by birth or deed, Jesus was sacrificed for us. We also need to trust God. We are saved by the way He provides. As the apostle Peter said, “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12).

When looking at people in a busy street downtown, it seems like they are slaves to something, doesn’t it? What do they work for? What do they live for? Looking at your life, what is its purpose? Without God, we are slaves of the great Egypt of sin. We are prisoners taken to death camps. Our days are numbered, and we have no hope of eternity without Him. Cry out for deliverance. Cry out for your redemption. God wants to give you today the forgiveness and peace that only He has to offer. Don’t leave it for later. Open your heart to Jesus now and allow Him to be the Lord and Saviour of your life.

In this world we will still suffer, but we have Jesus (John16:33). Jesus overcame for us, and He gives us strength on a daily basis so we too can over-

come. Nothing can separate us from Him, and by His strength, grace, and mercy, we can overcome everyday (Rom. 8:37-39).

If we fall, we will rise by His powerful hand. Very soon we will open our arms with shouts of victory when we see our beloved Saviour returning in glory as King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev. 19:16). Praise the Lord!

Given the incredible promises of such a blessed hope, how will you respond to Him who gave His life for you? He is interceding on your behalf in heaven right now. You wouldn’t exchange God’s promises for the temporary things this earth provides, would you?

Christ is calling. He is calling your heart. Study the Bible, pray, walk with God, learn more about prophecy, and let God transform your life. He is here with you. He embraces you in His love.

Let Christ be the Lord and Saviour of your life until He returns and makes you victorious forever.

This is the final submission of the previously published series by Pastor Teddy Joseph, scheduled to run at the end of April.

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HPS news: Local teenager brings awareness about mental health Kendall Chisan Student Reporter

On Wednesday, May 3 18, year-old Sedgewick teen Kiley Sutter presented at Hughenden Public School to share her message with junior high and high school students: that "It's okay not to be okay.”

Hughenden students wore hats to spread awareness about the importance of positive mental health and Kiley helped students to understand more about mental health and the effects of concussions and their aftermath in her presentation.

Sutter talked about her struggles with mental health and concussions also. She told the students about her love of hockey, and how she began having troubles playing this sport around the age of 14. Since she was having excruciating pain she couldn't play the sport she loved anymore. She told students about how she felt during this time, and the frustration of not being diagnosed for years, with doctors only doing their best to treat her painful symptoms.

Throughout her presentation, Sutter told her personal story to the students. At one point she asked teachers to raise their hand if they would be there for their students when kids needed them. Every single teacher raised their hand so that all the students knew that the teachers are always there for them, and not just for their education, but as a friend, too.

She explained to the students how her service dog Koda helped her along the way and a funny story about adopting her dog. Overall, “this presentation was a great way to acknowledge mental health and suicide and why it needs to be talked about more,” said an HPS student who wished to stay anonymous.

“Remember it's okay not to be okay,” Kiley Sutter states.

GREAT NORTHERN GRAIN Terminals Ltd.

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P.O Box 35 Killam, AB T0B 2L0

OFFICE: (780) 385-3622 FAX: (780) 385-2247 CELL: (780) 385-0668 E-MAIL: scloutier@syban.net

Plan to be part of a

Success Starts Early Pre-K or Kindergarten Event at your school

Everyone starting a BRSD Pre-K or Kindergarten program this fall is invited to attend a get-to-know-you event. As a parent, you can reduce your child's anxiety (or your own!) and start to get excited about what's ahead. Every child will get to connect directly with their teacher and school team. Please call ahead to book a time slot during the event.

Tuesday, May 23 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. New Norway School 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Daysland School

Wednesday, May 24 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. Ecole Sifton School

Tuesday, May 30 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Round Hill School 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Forestburg School

SELLING FEED OATS OR FEED GRAINS?

Wednesday, May 31

GIVE WILLIE A CALL

Thursday, June 1

Fast movement, prompt payment

780 841 1366 willie@originpartners.ca

2:00 to 5:30 p.m. Bawlf School

12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Viking School

Thursday, June 8 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CW Sears School Friday, June 9 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sparling School

Tuesday, June 13 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Ryley School 2:30 to 3:30 & 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Killam Public School

Wednesday, June 14 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Chester Ronning School

Friday, June 16 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Jack Stuart School

Wednesday, June 7 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Bashaw School Families can meet the teachers and school team, get information about learning supports that can be provided to meet student needs, tour the school and take part in fun activities. Every child will receive a gift bag with fun items to help their learning at home.

The Community Press, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - Page 25

Golden Prairie 4-H Club report - events coming up in June Sasha Weiss Club Reporter

On Wednesday, May 10, the Golden Prairie 4-H Club held the last general meeting.

The pledge was led by Wyatt. All members answered a roll call “Where do you want to travel?“ Reports were given: Treasurer’s Report

by Erica, an AltaLink link donation was received for public speaking; and Secretary’s Minutes by Rainier.

The next District meeting is in the fall

2023.

Old business: Sid Walker Senior travel trip is July 7, the bottle drive was April 22, tire recycling was on May 13 in Forestburg, Highway Clean up was May 6, canoeing with Caroline will be at Hardisty Lake June 18 at 4 p.m. to 8 p.m, all district members are welcome, the club’s fun trip to Battle Lake 4-H Centre was April 14 to 15 and was presented by Alex and Simone.

New business: Achievement Day will be June 3; dress rehearsal for busking starts at 8 p.m. at the Forestburg Hall,

Horse and Goat presentations will be at the arena at 10 a.m., then remaining projects and lunch will be at the hall from 10:30 a.m. until finished, then swimming in Forestburg.

Rhonda discussed Achievement Day: food, centrepieces required to be made by each project, there will be a surprise activity, a 4-H flag will be made for our events.

Rainier will make a slide show of a year

in review for Achievement Day; all members to email him pictures. Julia will make an Achievement Day poster for the public.

Record Books are to be handed in for judging.

The members discussed what they have been doing in their club projects: horse, busking, foods, small engines, goat, photography, wood working and creative options, welding, and cake decorating.

Former Conservative MLA endorses NDP candidates Leslie Cholowsky Editor Doug Griffiths, former Hardisty native, former long-time Progressive Conservative MLA for Battle River-Wainwright, and former Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs made some waves on Friday, May 19 when he announced he is endorsing NDP Candidate for Strathcona, Bill Tonita.

“I’m supporting Bill because he has municipal experience and knows how important it is to take that voice to the legislature.”

Griffiths has also voiced support for another NDP Candidate, Taneen Rudyk,

from the Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville constituency.

“I don’t believe the UCP party is conservative anymore,” Griffiths explained.

“We don’t need more radical ideas and anger, we need leadership and people who can represent our communities in the legislature.”

Griffiths served as an MLA from April 2002, through four terms and changing constituency boundaries until Jan. 26, 2015, when he resigned as MLA. He is the author of two best-selling books on community building.

“On May 29, make your community count, make your vote count,” he said.

Employment Opportunity Town of Viking Recreation, Culture & Facility Director Full Time Permanent The Town of Viking is looking for an energetic individual who is passionate about working in our thriving community. Our team is looking for a self-motivated team player to join our team. We offer a supportive workplace setting that promotes transparency, innovation and community building.

Duties and Responsibilities • Manage facility user ice schedule and report hour usage to administration for billing back to users.

• Manage facility User contractors • Assist with sport, recreation, and leisure programs in Viking • Ensure both recreation and community facilities are properly maintained in the highest standard to provide a safe, clean, and appropriate environment for recreation and community activities.

• Assist planning and implementation of recreation and culture programs • Ability to work with all staff, senior administration, contractors, consultants, user groups and local volunteers • Develop regular maintenance schedules for our facilities • Ability to take initiatives and apply practical knowledge to resolve new, unusual or trouble some situations.

• The ability to liaison with community groups to enhance the community and its facilities • Knowledge of applicable regulations, equipment, and software • Take initiative and set realistic goals and develop plans to achieve them in a team environment Qualifications • A minimum grade 12 education or equivalent • A valid class 5 driver’s license • Applicable degrees or certifications will be given preference • Comprehensive knowledge of work hazards, safety procedures and public safety • Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills • General understanding of recreational facility operations would be beneficial • Well-developed public relations and interpersonal skills This position will work with the CAO. The hours of work will generally be 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday. Although some evening or weekend work may be necessary. A clean driver’s abstract, and criminal background check will be required.

Town of Viking is committed to a safe and healthy workplace. Knowledge of the recreation industry or experience in recreational facilities. Having successfully completed recreation courses such as Arena Operator 1, Sports Fields 1 or others is an asset however not necessary. Training will be provided to the successful candidate if required.

This position will remain open till a successful candidate is found.

Please submit your resume to CAO@Viking.ca

FACILITY TECHNICIAN ASHCOR Technologies Ltd. is a subsidiary of ATCO and the largest independent marketer of fly ash in Western Canada. ASHCOR is building a dynamic team to operate its newly constructed reclaimed ash management facility at Battle River, 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 costeffective operation of all equipment in the plant. They will be required to work rotating 12hr shifts in a four-crew rotation.

www.bit.ly/44MH9On (Letter ‘O’ not zero, letters are case sensitive)

Career Opportunity

Town of Daysland Public Works Utility Operator The Town of Daysland is recruiting for the full-time, permanent position of Public Works Utility Operator The successful candidate will have experience dealing with the public and be able to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast paced work environment. Strong communication and operational skills are essential in this public service position.

Preference will be given to candidates with: ▪Class 3 Drivers License with Air Brakes ‘Q’ endorsement ▪Prefer Level I Certification in Water Treatment, Distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Collection (will consider applicants that are in the process of and/or willing and able to achieve Level I Certification) ▪Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent ▪Confidence and ability in operating and maintaining all Town equipment ▪Ability to work effectively in a team environment Competitive salary and an attractive benefits plan. The successful candidate will provide a satisfactory RCMP security clearance check and driver’s abstract.

The Town of Daysland is a thriving regional service centre community with several amenities including top-quality health services, education, local businesses, and recreation. Daysland has an official population of 789 and is located approximately 40 km east of the City of Camrose, AB along Highway 13.

Please submit your application by Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 4p.m. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The Town of Daysland thanks all applicants; however, only those short listed for an interview will be contacted.

Résumés, including references, can be dropped off, emailed, faxed or mailed to: Town of Daysland Attn: Jody Quickstad, CAO Email: cao@daysland.ca 5130 – 50 Street, P.O. Box 610, Daysland, Alberta, T0B 1A0 Phone Number: 780-374-3767 Fax Number: 780-374-2455 Web: www.Daysland.ca

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RE-ELECT

JACKIE LOVELY

UCP CANDIDATE CAMROSE CONSTITUENCY WHAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED

IN JUST FOUR YEARS? RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DIVERSIFICATION 9 Re-established Alberta as a free-enterprise, business-friendly destination by deregulating, lowering taxes, and creating targeted sector growth strategies

9

Kept our promise and fought the carbon tax all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada, and launched a court challenge against no-more-pipelines Bill C-69

9 220,000 private sector jobs created in diversified sectors, and $3 billion of corporate investment injected into economy

9

Investor confidence increased through legislation guaranteeing royalty structures

9

Industry Fund set up to invest in hydrogen, carbon capture, and other emissions-reducing projects

9

$1 billion invested to expand Alberta’s irrigable land by 230,000 acres, with an average return of 300% compared to dry land

9

Agriculture research expanded at University of Alberta

9

Crop, cattle and hog producers supported financially through drought and supply-chain disruptions

9

Agri-processing Investment Tax Credit introduced, with an expected 30%+ increase of investment

9 HBO’s biggest budget production in history, The Last of Us, filmed entirely in Alberta thanks to new scalable and uncapped Film & TV tax credit 9 Alberta now the fastest growing tech sector in North America, and fastest growing green energy market in Canada 9 Calgary Airport established as WestJet’s sole global connection hub through memorandum of understanding with province 9 More Canadians making Alberta home than ever before since Statistics Canada began tracking 9 More employed Albertans today than ever before in history 9 14,000 post-secondary seats created in targeted programs key to Alberta’s economic growth and diversification

AFFORDABILITY AND FAMILIES 9

Fuel tax eliminated, saving Albertans 13 cents per litre on fuel

9

Income taxes indexed to pre-inflation levels

9 Healthcare budget increased by $2.7 billion, now funded at the highest level in history

9

Financial supports made available for parents and seniors on fixed incomes

9 Additional 200 paramedics hired province wide, and work begun to make emergency medical services more readily available by keeping rural ambulances in their home communities, allowing for 911 triage, and more.

9

$55 million committed for affordable housing builds province wide

9

$10/day childcare agreement signed with federal government so parents can afford to work – the only provincial agreement in Canada to include both public and private operators, day homes, and preschools

9

Balanced budget legislation introduced to ensure future governments cannot mortgage the futures of young Albertans

HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS

9 50 new ICU beds opened, an increase of 30% 9 Mid-level management reduced at Alberta Health Services to direct more resources to the front lines 9 Surgical capacity expanded by tens of thousands of surgeries per year 9 Mental Health funding increased by 230%

PUBLIC HEALTH GUARANTEE “Under no circumstances will any Albertan ever have to pay out-of pocket for access to their family doctor or to get the hospital care that they need.”

9 8000 new publicly-funded addictions treatment beds created, and all user fees eliminated for first time

PUBLIC SAFETY AND RURAL CRIME 9 500 new RCMP officers hired in rural communities + 400 other officers through the RAPID Force 9 Parole Board of Canada replaced with the Alberta Parole Board to end the revolving door on our criminal justice system 9 911 transformed into a textable service for those in domestic situations or locations with minimal cellular service 9 Provincial Chief Firearms Office established to defend the property rights of law-abiding Albertans 9 Trespassing laws strengthened with tougher penalties 9 All police stations equipped with sexual assault kits 9 Convicted violent criminals banned from legal name changes

EDUCATION 9 New funding formula introduced that increased operational funding to every single school division in the province

 PREMIER DANIELLE SMITH

MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET! A re-elected UCP government will create a new 8% bracket on income under $60,000.

This means every Albertan earning $60,000 or more will save $760 – that’s over $1,500 per family! Albertans earning less than $60,000 will see a full 20% reduction to their provincial tax bill under this tax cut.

Every vote matters!

Advance Polls Tuesday, May 23 to Saturday, May 27, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Election Day Monday, May 29, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Visit www.elections.ab.ca to find your poll location.

9 Funding committed for 58 new schools province wide this year alone 9 Choice in education strengthened through legislation, recognizing that every child and family has unique passions and learning needs

Need a ride to the polls?

We’re here to help! Call Jackie’s Campaign Office at 780.281.9065

9 Free speech protected on campuses through new yearly reporting requirements

WE’VE MADE SO MUCH Progress Together!

ON MAY 29

VOTE

TO SECURE ALBERTA’S FUTURE JACKIE LOVELY UCP Candidate, Camrose Constituency

Contact Jackie votelovely@outlook.com

780.281.9065

Authorized by the Jackie Lovely Campaign

The Community Press, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - Page 27

For the Estate of Glen Barnes -Smoky Lake. Bids Close June 4th Location: From Smoky Lake on Hwy 28 – 5 Km East to RR 170, then 6 Km South to Twp 590 & 1.2 Km East & South 200 yds to 58577 RR 170 PREVIEW: June 2 & 3, 1-7pm • For Info PH Janet (780) 991-7720 VEHICLES • 1937 Pontiac, 2 door, black, 37,213 mi • Original 1987 Cadillac, 4 door, V8, Auto, showing 7692 mi • 1971 GM 1 ton, V8, 4 spd, 10’ B&H, 68,121 mi • 1952 Chev Belair, 2 door HT, orig • Approx. 1951 Chev H30 Truck, 74,767 mi • Willy’s Jeep (in parts) • Fargo 400 truck c/w Bale deck • 1981 Ford F150 4x4, 6 cyl, 4 spd • 1984 Ford F250 4x4, V8, 4 spd • 16’ Flat deck trailer c/w ramps • 16’ Enclosed trailer • Approx. 1962 Dodge 4 door • TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT • MF 1085 CAHR, 3678 hrs c/w Ezee On loader, dual hyds, PTO • Eeze On tr. type post pounder V.G. • JD D Tractor #152814, PTO, Orig • Melro 753 Bobcat (needs drive motor) • Buckets, Forks & Grapple • 1- MH 44 c/w Ezee On loader (should run) • 3- MH 44 Tractors (poor) • Older D-4 Cat (needs repair) • Cockshutt 570 Tractor (needs repair) • JD 330 Round Baler • NH 488 Haybind • 8 Wheel Rake • 2- 3 Bottom plow’s • IH Cult & Disc • Harrows, Tiller, Wagons • RECREATIONAL • Suzuki 300 Quad, 8183 kms • Suzuki Quad Sport • 2- Quad Trailers • Kawasaki Trail Bike (poor) • Club Car, Golf Cart (needs batt) • 2- Alum. Fishing Boats, 9.9 hp • Fishing EQUIP • Life Jackets • 14’ x 14’ Cabin • Honda 3000 Gen set • LARGE Amount of Quality Wood Working Equip. • Leather sewing machine • Qty of Good Shop Tools • Antlers • Qty of Scrap Iron • Lots to Sell • Brief Listing • Register with LIVE AUCTION WORLD

ONLINE AUCTION for Ed Worsulak -Smoky Lake. Bids Close June 5th From Smoky Lake on Hwy 28, 2 mi West to RR 175 & 1 ½ mi North to 59349 RR 175

Preview June 2, 3 & 4, 1-7 pm • For Info PH ED (780) 656-0028 1977 GMC Sierra Grand 2500, V8, Auto, 91,301 Km, Orig. cond. • Early 50s Mercury ½ Ton • IH 220 Tandem Winch Truck • Tandem Axle Linde Tank Trailer • 2- Army Trucks • W-6 Diesel Tractor • 4- Utility Trailers From 8’-16’ • Case Sickle Mower • 10’ Deep till • SHOP ITEMS • Keen Cut off saw, 3 hp c/w Feed Table • AB Jardine Trip Hammer • Cutting torch • 15- Fire ext. • SAM Auto Welder • Jet Drill Press • Bench Grinder • Rolling Tool Boxes • Rolling A-Frame (16’) • Idealarc 250 Amp Welder • Pallet Jack • 40- Chains & boomers • Huge Amount of Tools & Parts • Honda Pres Washer • Packmaster 75 plasma cutter • 12 Volt greaser • 3- Lazer Levels • Bolt Bins • Steel Tables • Chain saws • YARD ITEMS & RECREATIONAL • 2009 Joyner side by side c/w cab, V.G. • 1997 Honda 400 Quad 2395 Km • Quad Trailer • 3500 Gen Set • Fimco 12 Volt yard sprayer • Toro Proline 724-Z 46” Mower • As New, 22 HP Pull Behind 54” Mower • 2- Canvas Shelters • Qty of Timbers • 30- 5’ Concrete Blocks • Approx. 100 yards of Gravel • Good Power Poles • 4- Street Lights • Qty of Steel & Scrap Iron • Fuel Tanks • Steel Panels & Feeders • ANTIQUES • 3-Simplex Jacks • Oil Cans • 1000 lbs of Coal • 10-gal Medalta • Cream Sep • Shoe Repair • License Plates • Drill Press • Copper Boiler • Cream Can • Metal Cabinets • Household Items & Much More

4th annual automotive meet automotive swap Swap meet

Holden Rural Academy Announces Brent Anderson as New Assistant Principal for 2023/24 School Year!

Holden Rural Academy is excited to announce the appointment of Brent Anderson to the Academy leadership team with his appointment to the Assistant Principal position for the 2023-2024 school year.

“On behalf of myself and the HRA board I can’t begin to explain how excited and happy we are to be able to have Brent Anderson join our team. We look forward to everything he has to offer to make our school even better!” says Justin Ewasiuk, HRA’s Board Chair.

Brent graduated from the University of Alberta/Red Deer College Collaborative Middle Schools program in April of 2000. He started his teaching career in 2000 in the small village of Amisk. He then moved to Ryley School in September of 2001.

During his tenure with Battle River School Division Brent was the athletic director and taught mainly Physical Education along with other option classes. Brent was most recently teaching grade 6 at New Norway School. Brent has demonstrated a passion for working with kids both in and out of the classroom and looks forward to joining Holden Rural Academy. Holden Rural Academy looks forward to Brent joining our staff and the contributions he will be making to the Academy and its community.

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East Central Summer Machinery Consignment Equipment Auction Sale Hwy #16 East & Rge Rd 185, Alberta Partial Listing Only Online Auction - Starts Opening June 2nd, 2023 & Closes on June 6th, 2023 Location: Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 (1 Mile East of Hwy 834) - South Side of the Road

Visit our Website for More Info

Dispersals for Don & Elaine Laing of Bruce Alberta (Located at the Farm) & Jim George of Chipman, Alberta (Located at the Sale Site)

Ford Vers 946 4wd Tractor

JD 8450 4wd Tractor

Case IH 8910 FWA Tractor

MF 1755M FWA Tractor

MF 1552 FWA Tractor

JD 4630 2wd Tractor

JCB Loadall 520 Telehandler

JCB 4CX Backhoe

Cat D6D Crawler

Cat 315D Excavator

Gehl RT250 Skid Steer

JD 630 Moco

Case IH RB564 Rd Baler

Farmking 12 Wheel Easy Rake Brandt SB400 90’ Sprayer

Brandt 8510 Grain Bag Extractor

Merri 53’ Ca le Liner

Tubeline Nitro 525RS Manure Spreader ‘06 Western Star Heavy Wrecker ‘94 IHC Towing Truck

‘05 Sterling Day Cab Truck

‘07 IHC 9900 Hi-Way Truck

‘04 IHC 4300 Van Truck

Mack Water Truck

PJ 30’ GN Flat Deck Trailer

Vertec VT3630 Grain Dryer 40’ Seacan

2 - Shale Tanks

Additional Listing are Still Being Accepted, All Items Must Be in the Sales Yard by May 31, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Viewing is Available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For More Information Contact our Hwy #16/Rge Rd 185 Office at (780) 208-2508 or Aaron Olson at (403) 913-9644

Brent 674 Grain Cart

1 of 3 Meridian Hopper Bo om Grain Bins

Listing Also Include: White 2-135 & 2-85, 2 - JD 4450, JD Style & Unstyle AR’s, JD D &M, MF 1635 FWA, MF 130, AC 7060 Tractors, Morris 8900 Air Seeder, Schafer 14’ Disc, Flexicoil 92 60’ Harrows, Large Selection of Tillage, Haying & Harvest Equipment, Plus a JD 945 Moco, Hesston 1275 Discbine, NH BR780 Rd Baler, Kubota RA1042 Rake, JD 8820 & White 892 Combines, Case IH 8825 & 8820 Swathers, Melroe 3630 Spray Coup, Several Augers, 6 - Chief Westland Hopper Bottom Bins, Trail Eze 53’ Trailer, Doepker 53’ Drop Deck, Horse Trailers, 3 - GMC Grain Trucks, Large Selection of Skid Steer Attach., Trucks, SUV’s, Cars, RV’s, Quads & More, Plus A Huge Selection of Miscellaneous, Shelters, Garages, Greenhouses & Sheds - PLUS MUCH MUCH MORE

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey & Hwy #16 East, Alberta License No. 165690 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net - Homepage: allenolsonauction.com

(780) 208-2508 Hwy #16 East (403) 843-2747 Rimbey Toll Free 1-855-783-0556