Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Vol. 42, No. 48
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Grand Opening of New Irma School
Everyone is all smiles as Buffalo Trail School Board Chair Lanie Parr (centre) cuts the ribbon to officially open the brand new Irma School during ceremonies held Friday, Nov. 22. Immediately to the left of Parr (and slightly behind) is Bob Barss (Reeve, M.D. of Wainwright), trustee Sheldon Archibald (with microphone), and Superintendent Bob Allen (behind teacher alumnus Darlene Lovig). To the right of Parr are Doug Coubrough (former Mayor and current Irma Councillor), local MLA Garth Rowswell, and Principal Darren Grosky, with all the other officials surrounding them. Masters of Ceremony Sinead Ford (far left) and Paige Pauls (far right) hold the ribbon as Parr does the honours. Patricia Harcourt Editor
The grand opening of the new Irma School was a chance to showcase a building that will serve as both an educational and community centre in a unique partnership. The gymnasium was full to capacity to hear officials on the new performing arts stage praise the foresight of those involved in making the combined school and community centre a reality. The Irma Band played under the direction of director Jennie Thompson for the first time at the opening, held Friday, Nov. 22. A video was shown featuring a fast forwarded version of Chandos Construction's building of the school, which took slightly over a year and a half to build in real time but was encapsulated in just six minutes and 20 seconds. Another video showed the fun of students moving into the new
school a couple of weeks prior to the opening ceremonies, which were concluded with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Students Sinead Ford and Paige Pauls were Masters of Ceremony for the occasion. Prior to the program, a luncheon was served in the building's spacious foyer and tours were offered to the visitors. Local officials included former Irma mayor and current councillor Doug Coubrough, who remembered how the dual purpose school building came into being. Irma Council passed a motion in 2013, he said, "to pursue the possibility of building a community hall." But they soon realized that ongoing maintenance costs would prove too prohibitive. When it was discovered that Buffalo Trail School Division was considering building a new school, "that's when it began," said Coubrough, of the current project that envisioned community functions held
in the school instead of in a separate building. "Irma has a good reputation for working collaboratively," he said. Brent Fischer took charge of the Irma and District School Enhancement Society, which would fundraise for the community side of the equation. Fischer called this a unique project, and a new facility that takes students from Kindergarten straight through to Grade 12. The school will also serve as a community hall, library, and kitchen "that will serve the community for decades." He noted that the society "worked four years to make it a reality," including volunteers for committees such as the Joint Use Operations Committee, Fundraising Committee and Political Advocacy Committee, among others. Fischer and Chad Lawson thanked all of the people who See IRMA SCHOOL P10
Brent Fischer, Irma and District School Enhancement Society, speaks of the work the society did over four years raising funds to augment the school's facilities, particularly expanding the auditorium, kitchen and library.
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Survey offers Albertans opportunity to weigh in on Daylight Saving Time James Cox Student Reporter
The Alberta government has launched an online survey regarding whether or not Alberta should continue to observe daylight saving time. This survey has been opened in response to public dissent towards daylight saving time. In today’s world, a change would not be unheard of; Saskatchewan hasn’t used daylight saving time since 1966, and British Columbia recently passed legislation to move to summer hours year-round. With our neighbouring
provinces shifting away from daylight saving time, now is the perfect opportunity to look at whether Alberta should do the same, says the Province. Nate Glubish, Service Alberta Minister says, “We know people have strong opinions about changing their clocks twice a year, and we want to hear them. “As more Canadian provinces and territories and some American states are having discussions about this, it’s important that we hear from Albertans.” The survey is five questions long, with one being whether or not to abolish daylight saving
time, and the other four being demographic information on the participant; including age, occupation, and postal code. The survey will remain available for all Albertans until Dec. 10. The survey can be found at alberta.ca/daylight-saving-time-engagement.aspx.
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M2M Gigantic Sale another smash hit This year's Mission to Many Gigantic Christmas Garage Sale was another two-day smash hit as everyone lined up at the doors of the Golden Valley Lutheran Church Friday, Nov. 22, to start their shopping for good used and precious items to be had at unbelievably great prices. The first day of the two-day sale is always the biggest for the group of M2M volunteers, who work tirelessly to make the event their biggest fundraiser for their philanthropic works at home and abroad. PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS.
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REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
County of Beaver Since 1938, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has worked with landowners, government, industry and other organizations to conserve wetlands in Alberta. In the County of Beaver, DUC has been active on many fronts. Whether it’s working with farmers to provide programs that help find balance between land productivity and conservation, or working with watershed, municipal, or community groups, the goal is to work together to ensure the environment is able to support the interests and activities of everyone, whether they live, work or play on the farm or in town. Because, after all, wetlands connect all of us.
Revolving Land Conservation Program land sales puts acres in the hands of local farmers The benefits of conservation are even more apparent when DUC and local farmers work together in DUC’s Revolving Land Conservation Program (RLCP). After DUC restores and conserves the wetlands and grasslands on a piece of land under the program, it puts it back into the hands of local farmers through the real estate market. Proceeds from these land sales go back into DUC programs for more conservation work. It’s part of working together with farmers which contributes to a healthier, more sustainable economy and landscape. More information about current RLCP land sales in Beaver County can be found at ducks.ca/resources/ landowners/revolving-land-conservation-program
And there’s more… All of DUC’s landowner conservation programs compensate farmers directly for their part in providing multiple environmental benefits such as improved water quality, flood and drought mitigation, wildlife and waterfowl habitat and enhanced recreational opportunities to the area. Economically and environmentally, it’s a win-win. Programs include:
Z Conservation Easements Z Hay/Graze Tender Program Z DUC/Nutrien Ag Solutions Forage Program Z Wetland Restoration Lease Program Z Revolving Land Conservation Program
Major WR project benefits cattle producers and area users X19114DD0
With the support of area cattle producers, a significant wetland restoration project has rejuvenated rich waterfowl habitat and increased the amount of quality grazing areas in Alberta’s Cooking Lake-Blackfoot
Grazing, Wildlife and Provincial Recreation Area. Project partners were DUC and Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP). The four-phase wetland restoration project was done on multiple blocks of pastureland, totalling just under 245 acres. More than 200 drained wetlands acres were restored between 2014 and 2019. The work has resulted in the return of wetlands’ natural water levels, a return of native grasses which helps prevent erosion and reduce weed growth, and more enriched habitat areas that support multiple recreational pursuits including hunting and hiking. The project at Cooking Lake-Blackfoot is an excellent example of how partners with varying interests can work to support a sustainable landscape.
By the numbers in Beaver County Dollars invested in DUC habitat projects since 1938
$11,740,634
Habitat projects
714
Conservation land acres
60,570
Restored wetland acres
10,102
Forage program acres
1,299
RLCP acres
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County leaders wade deeper to understand wetland management It was back to school for councillors and staff of Beaver County as they took part in a one-day course delivered by DUC that will help them and other local decision makers operate within the mitigation directive and the Alberta Wetland Policy. Municipalities in Alberta have the difficult task of balancing sustainable growth and responsible environmental management. As a solution provider, DUC offers the Municipalities and Wetlands Management Course to municipal governments at no cost. Topics covered during the course include:
Z opportunities arising from mitigation compensation Z finding opportunities for restorative engagement Z legislation and policy Z wetland replacement Z wetland classification and type
Z wetland benefits and value Z wetland stressors and the impact of wetland loss Z reversing negative effects of wetland loss “Knowledge, understanding and compliance with the Alberta Wetland Policy are critical to ensuring that we act as good stewards of the municipal environment,” says Jim Kallal, Beaver County reeve. “From an economic viewpoint, properly managed wetlands can result in several economic benefits for landowners and municipalities and can help reduce the risk of costly mistakes.” Other municipalities that have benefited from this course include Wheatland County, Mountain View County, Vulcan County, Wetaskiwin County, Leduc County, Red Deer County, Grande Prairie County and Lac La Biche.
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Word on the Street: complaint of male walking along Highway 14 During the early morning hours on November 18, police received a complaint of a male walking along Highway 14 west of Viking. Patrols were made, however, the person of interest was not located. That afternoon, a citizen attended the detachment to report a phone scam of which she was a victim. The complainant advised she had received numerous phone calls and text messages from someone claiming to be with Service Canada. They claimed that her social insurance card had been compromised and someone was opening up bank accounts in her name in Montreal. They then advised her that to protect her money, she needed to purchase Bitcoin and send it to them. Unfortunately, the complainant complied with the demands and was defrauded of a substantial amount of money. This matter is still under investigation. **Police would like to
remind people that Service Canada or the Canada Revenue Agency will never request any type of payment utilizing Bitcoin, gift cards, etc. They will also not text or call you and they will not threaten you with arrest if you don't comply. If you receive any suspicious calls or requests, please contact police before complying with their demands so you can avoid becoming a victim of fraud.** On November 19, police received a complaint of a possible fraud involving a utility company. The complainant advised she had received a power bill for a property that she had no connection with. Police are following up on this matter with the utility company to determine if it is a fraud or simply an error. During the early morning hours on November 20, police received a report of a break and enter at a business in Bruce. This matter is still under investi-
Kinsella Rose Seniors report for November Hjordis Armitage November 13 brought 10 members to the regular meeting chaired by President Bob Cormack. Business was light other than the upcoming Christmas Party scheduled for December 11 at 5 p.m. The Floor Curling tournament was deemed a successful venture. Members have been involved with tournaments in the area but no wins to mention. The Whist Party November 20 was hosted by Sharon Minchau and
Evelyn Lang. Eleven players competed for the prizes. Ladies First was taken by Carole Shippy, Ladies Second by Joyce Naslund, and Travelling was taken home by Jackie Darling. Glen Wood captured Men's High, John Tiffinger stole Second, with Bob Cormack walking away with the Men's Travelling. There will not be a regular meeting or Whist Party in December. An early Merry Christmas to all of you and hopefully a healthy and happy New Year!
gation. On November 21, police received a complaint of an attempted phone scam. The complainant advised she had received a call from someone claiming to be with VISA. They told her she had a $600 charge on her account that she needed to pay. She realized it was a scam and hung up on the caller so did not become a victim of fraud. On November 22, police received a request to check on the well being of an individual who hadn’t been heard from in awhile. Police attended the residence of the person in question and found all was well. The complainant was updated. Early on November 23, police were called out to
be on the lookout for a Ford F350 that had been involved in a break and enter and theft in Brownfield, AB. Patrols were made, however, the suspect vehicle was not located. That afternoon, police attended a residence to keep the peace while an individual removed his belongings after being asked to leave the house earlier in the day. The property was retrieved without incident. On November 24, police received a complaint of an abandoned truck in the Bruce area. Police attended and spoke with the complainant who advised he had spoken to the owner who was hunting in the area. The truck had been removed. Viking RCMP
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Opinion
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LETTERS Dear Editor: Being that we only have five years to live because of the climate change apocalypse, I thought I better squeeze in a letter. For the record, let me state that the climate is changing as it has from the beginning of time. In addition, we need to do our best to take care of our planet by sensible actions like lowering air and water pollution. Although, as it is being presented, the climate change emergency is the biggest scam in the history of our planet. Climate change is a totalitarian political movement that has little to nothing to do with climate change. The progressives are using every propaganda technique in existence to pull the wool over our eyes. Let’s start with fear, this is a tried and true propaganda technique as a society in fear is much easier to control. In any normal time the thought of keeping our children in a 24/7 state of fear that they are going to be dead from climate change would be child abuse but not in 2019. The use of emotion is another classic propaganda technique being used. When they march out a fully scripted Greta Thunberg to tug at our heart strings, this isn’t by accident. For the record, using a 16-year-old girl with Asperger’s and a history of anxiety to further your agenda is disgraceful. Should Jason Kenney roll out a child in a wheel chair whose dad lost his oilfield job as some morally bankrupt attempt to get pipelines approved? Although the primary technique is that of repetition. This is Nazi propaganda 101, repeat a lie often enough and it becomes the truth. In fact, former Liberal
environment minister Catherine Mckenna was caught telling the truth when she wasn’t aware she was being recorded. She said we have learned that “you repeat it and repeat it loudly." Our Justin Trudeau funded media is happy to oblige as some bad weather story is a regular feature on the nightly news. The science is in, there is a consensus amongst climate scientists. This might be a dumb question but who are these scientists? Have you ever noticed they never tell us who these people are? Who are they funded by, what is their track record and have they been caught in any lies? Let’s start with who funds these scientists. The United Nations is one group that funds these scientists. The UN are a bunch of unelected, unaccountable beaurocrats who have been bought off by who knows who. Many climate scientists are employed by the socialist factories better known as universities. They need government funding so they are happy to create models that support climate change. The narrative that there is a consensus is a lie. A group of 500 actual climate scientists just presented a letter to the UN Secretary General how “current climate policies pointlessly and grievously undermine the economic system putting lives at risk.” When it comes to lies I hope we realize just how many lies these so called scientists have been caught in. One of the latest being a Netflix documentary on walruses. Al Gore’s 'Inconvenient Truth' documentary had nine proven lies. On the same subject, are we aware of how many other times these scientists have predicted the end of the world and been wrong? In 1982, a UN official predicted a climate change catastrophe the equiva-
lent a nuclear bomb by the year 2000. So what does it take to be a climate scientist nowadays? Patrick Moore was one of the original founders of Greenpeace. He left the organization when it became more of a left wing political movement than an environmental movement. He is shunned by progressives because he doesn’t toe the line, despite the fact he has 35 years of experience. In 2019 all you have to do to be a climate scientist is appoint yourself like Jane Fonda did. She also says Greta Thunberg is a climate scientist as is Alexandra OcasioCortez (AOC). Let’s put this to a real life test. Next time you need heart surgery you should use a 16-year-old Swede or a washed up Hollywood actress. You wouldn’t want to use a doctor with 35 years of experience in heart surgery. This is of course sheer lunacy so why does it make sense with the climate? As a climate scientist, Democratic darling AOC and her supporters do have some outside the box ideas on how to address climate change. At a rally one of her supporters said we may have to consider eating babies to help with climate change (no joke). Personally I’m not the least bit worried about the climate change emergency. My reason is that none of the people who are telling me to be worried have made even the slightest change to their life. Justin Trudeau used two planes during his campaign when the other leaders only needed one. Al Gore still has his 8 million dollar ocean front home despite the fact he says ocean levels are going to rise dramatically. The European Union increased their budget for private jets by 50 per cent. Leonardo Di Caprio still has his 25 mil-
lion dollar yacht. David Suziki still has his five houses. Although to prove inconclusively the climate emergency is a hoax you don’t have to go very far. The BC NDP/Green government are the biggest hypocrites on earth. Let’s list some of their dirty little secrets. Because they don’t want Alberta oil they are buying oil/gas from Washington State and moving it by train/truck. They ran a jet fuel pipeline to expand their airport, a double bad. Although the biggest secret is one the left wing media doesn’t mention. BC exports roughly 35 million tonnes of coal every year. I am very confused why the pipeline protesters don’t raise an eyebrow over this? In addition, why isn’t our left wing media all over this if there is a climate emergency? But it gets worse, remember the five-month delay we had to make sure the one extra oil tanker per day from the Transmountain expansion wasn’t going to effect the whales. If you check out a map of Vancouver harbour you will see the coal is shipped from a port very close to the Transmountain port. The ships that move 35 million tonnes of coal per year have never once bothered the whales but the one extra oil tanker per day leaving from right next door is going to? If our PM is reading this my suggestion for the oil tanker is to take the same route as the ships carrying coal being that they have never once bothered the whales. I just took five seconds to solve a problem the Liberals are still working on after months of mindless thought. This is gross incompetence. Ian Erickson, Bruce, AB
Common Sense Column Articles written by Peter McArthur based on historical knowledge gleaned over many years. It was on September 24, 1754, that Anthony Henday recorded trekking west 10 miles to camp onto the Viking Peninsula; which common sense tells us would be on the high ground; within the Viking Lake which can only be found on the 1887 Map by Joseph Burr Tyrrell (courtesy of the Alberta Archives.) Henday had purchased his horse four days earlier at “Horse Pond" located
northeast of Viking. After which he rode up to the Viking Ribstones along with a native horseman and before returning to make camp at “Magpie Ledge” west of the Big Sacred Rock along the east ledge overlooking Lake Olivia on September 21, which was a wonderful first day with his horse. Then in attending to his journal duties he wrote: “I cannot describe the beauty of the country I am now in." After three days at “Magpie Ledge Camp” and a quarrel with his guide,
they trekked the 10 miles west to his “Toad Pond Camp;" no doubt on the eastern slopes of the high ground along the Viking Peninsula, which would be from about the Viking Park northward to the Viking Hotel. Today I want to congratulate Rob and Nada for choosing a permanent site on the high ground of this old peninsula for their La Piazza Business, much like so many early businesses in Viking had done before them. Across main street to the west stands an old relic of a building
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IRMA NEWS By Marjorie Lawson
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who worked to make this day possible. Avonglen Church will host its annual Christmas Ladies Night on Sunday, December 1 at 5 p.m. The annual Irma Santa Day will be Saturday, December 7, with lots of activities for everyone. Be sure to stop in at local businesses and enter your name for a door prize. All the draws will be made the weekend of
December 7. Lazy Bee Honey's Christmas in the Country is December 13 and 14 with a market, sleigh rides, and a children's movie. Please call Tanya Ford at 780-842-7296 for times and directions. Family and friends send best wishes to Nina Kellar as she deals with health issues. Congratulations to Amber and Malcolm
Tomlinson on the arrival of Lane James Raymond on November 21. He is welcomed by big brothers Macoy and Bennett as well as proud grandparents and greatgrandparents. Irma School is hosting the annual Seniors Turkey Luncheon on Friday, December 6 in the new school auditorium. All seniors are welcome to attend.
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Christmas Farmers Market kicks off season The shoppers at this year's Christmas Market in Viking enjoyed a hall full of vendors selling many home made food products, clothing and blankets and fashion items. This is the annual kick off to all the Christmas events that will take place at this end of the county, such as Viking's Community Christmas celebrations on Dec. 6.
Hardworking members of the Viking Health Centre Auxiliary pause for quick photo while preparing and serving their signature Christmas turkey dinner during PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS the market at the Viking Community Hall. Nicci Potgieter and Maddy Ruzicka manned the Viking Skating Club table at the Viking Farmers' Christmas Market on Thursday, Nov. 21 to help fundraise for the club.
Shoppers at the Viking Farmers' Christmas Market enjoyed looking at the beautiful home made blankets and quilts at this vendor's table Nov. 21. The market is the annual kick-off to Christmas in Viking every year.
The Christmas Farmers' Market at the Viking Community Hall last Thursday was a great chance to meet and visit with friends and family.
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Waste bin benefit area changed - free bins added for more residents living near landfill Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council approved an amendment to the Beaver Municipal Solutions' waste bin benefit area in the county's BMS Surplus Revenue Policy. This means that there will be a change in some of the residents receiving a waste bin courtesy of Beaver County to compensate for living near the landfill. Many neighbouring property owners to Beaver Municipal Solutions have complained of odours, excessive bird populations, and many environmental issues affecting their living near the landfill. The county has now altered the benefit area for receiving a free waste collection bin, a service operated by BMS. The proposal was to now include all properties within or intersected by a four-mile radius of the centre of NE 1050-17-W4, with grandfathered properties not included. (See the map showing all the properties included are within the circle shown and those marked in red). The county is paying for these bins out of an annual Good Neighbour Grant received from BMS of $36,500. Of that amount, the cost of $11,160 has gone to pay for the current beneficiaries of the program. An additional $7,200 would be used to provide the residents in the new benefit area, for a total cost of $18,360 taken from the Good Neighbour Grant. "The cost will increase as farmland properties are developed and could reach the amount of the Good Neighbour Grant in the future," predicted Assistant CAO Margaret Jones, in her Nov. 20 report to council.
Council directs that tender go out for land flood services Patricia Harcourt In efforts to further mitigate damage to county infrastructure by beaver activity, Beaver County Council directed administration to issue a tender call for 2020 land flood control services. Aimee Boese, field person for the county's agriculture department, told council Nov. 20 that the funds have run out for land flood control services for 2019. Council had granted a three month extension on the existing contract using surplus funds from 2018. The contractor got another extension in April, to provide services until the funds ran out or the end of 2019, whichever came first. "Given the weather conditions that we had this year and the number of locations that the contractor had to visit, the budget for this program will be used (up) prior to the end of November," stated Boese in her report. Boese said the council could tender out the work before hiring a contractor, continue with the current contractor under a new contract, and/or review the current level of services. That review would be done based on the county's recently adopted new financial strategy called Priority Based See LAND FLOOD BCC3
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County to get new fuel tank monitoring system for Ryley shop and grader sheds Patricia Harcourt After hearing the merits from Director of Transportation Dan Blackie, Beaver County Council voted Nov. 20 to purchase a new fuel tank monitoring system upgrade. The new system would be used at the Ryley Shop, and at the grader sheds in Holden and Kinsella. The amount was set to a $35,000 maximum for the purchase with funds to come from equipment reserves. The county maintains bulk field for operations in tanks at the grader sheds in Kinsella and Holden, and the main tanks at Ryley shop. Graders and other units working out of Bruce and Tofield grader sheds use Petro Canada and UFA
card locks. Blackie said the current system is 10 years old and is no longer functional as the card reader circuit board is faulty and the provider has chosen to no longer support the card system. "So we are unable to repair it back to exactly what is was," he said. It would cost $10,000 for a fob system that would be "basically what we had for tracking." Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) had pressed for administration to establish a fuel tracking system. Blackie said the current system meant relying on employees doing the proper paperwork in a timely fashion for the office. "If we were to upgrade the monitoring system, we would have the ability to have live time, wireless
readings at all three locations for increased accuracy and tracking," he said, in his report. "Employees would have codes to enter instead of cards or fobs to eliminate lost or replacement issues." The issue came up when the Ryley card lock system went down. A new system would tie in through Wi-Fi and be automated in nature with input going into the system before fuelling up to eliminate paperwork. "Everything would be live reported," he told council. The motion included making the purchase through the Rural Municipalities Association (RMA) tendering agreement, which would help keep the costs down and ensure the tender is done "right away."
THANK YOU! A big thank you goes out to all of these wonderful community members and organizations who helped make our RCMP Regimental Ball a success. Beaver Municipal Solutions who so generously sponsored the entertainment for the evening. Herman Poulin who kindly donated his time and talent to create an original painting for the evening of our event. WestJet for their amazing donation of 2 tickets to anywhere West Jet flies. Banff Aspen Lodge for their generous donation of a Banff weekend getaway. Cardinal Energy Ltd. whose donation sponsored the K-Division Pipes and Drums Band. Judy Magneson who donated her time and talent to make a beautiful quilt for our event. Dani & Bill Sheets, Ev Carrington and Dennis Hoffman for the Pork Package donation. The Viking Hutterite Colony for their donation of delicious homemade buns for our midnight lunch. Mr. Pin Man who kindly donated the Victim Services Pins A HUGE “Thank you� to our amazing team of Volunteer Advocates and Board Members and to our RCMP Members and staff in Tofield and Viking.
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Budgeting. She also reminded council that the 2020 draft budget allocated $40,000 for this land flood control work. In 2019, $50,000 was spent which she estimates will be gone by the end of November. The current contractor put in 787 hours so far this year, she said. "I think he's provided very good service to our county," said Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce. "Everywhere I go in Division 4 I have heard good comments. In Division 4 we seem to have many more beavers than anybody else." Bruce said with the positive feedback he's received, he would renew the current contractor's contract. But Division 1
Councillor Kevin Smook recommended tendering out the process, stating: "I think it's incumbent upon us to go to the marketplace." With that, Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) asked what the "threshold of services" had been previously. CAO Bob Beck replied that the amount budgeted in other years was $75,000 annually. "I think the beavers are going to be more of an issue," said Hrabec, and will cause road and other infrastructure damage. Hrabec also wanted to know "how to identify infrastructure issues now (so) as soon as spring comes around…I would like to mitigate these problems." CAO Beck replied that this was possible if the policy was changed so the county could be more proactive and budget more funds. "Our policy is that our infrastructure has to be affected before the coun-
ty can proceed," Boese reminded them, concerning private land. But Bruce said he noticed that "roads are taking a beating," as they absorb the excess water. "We need to change the policy," he said, noting "it's cheaper to remove the water than build a road." As chair of the Agricultural Services Board, Smook suggested getting the three public at large ASB members involved, "because this is big…The more input the better." A motion by Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson to put the 2020 land flood control services contract up for tender was carried. Following that decision, council turned to the need to refine a policy. "I think we have to think outside of the box on some of these issues," said Hrabec, referring to a resident calling and asking him "what would be the plan" to deal with
Amisk Creek's flood potential. "I think we need to have an answer about how we're going to deal with the problems (in the spring)," he said. "You can see from the road how (the water) will deadhead on the road further up…I don't think we've solved any problem (using) the policy we've put in place." Smook agreed but said a policy was needed for all across Beaver County. He urged a meeting be held, possibly in January, that would set policy for 2020. Pederson agreed to the option to "get together at an ASB meeting." A motion was passed that the ASB "review the current land flood control policy and made recommendations." Added to the approved motion was inviting Lamont County officials to attend the ASB meeting, as there are also water issues between the two neighbouring jurisdictions.
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Notice of Development Permits The following Development Applications have been APPROVED (except where otherwise noted) by the Development Officer under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No. 98-801, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. APPEAL DEADLINE: December 18, 2019 Application No. 020020-19-D0061 Applicant: Kinsella Transit Mix Ltd Location: SE-16-46-11-W4 Development: Expansion of Sand and Gravel Pit
APPEAL DEADLINE: December 18, 2019 Application No.020020-19-D0063 Applicant: Masuch Law LLP. Location: Plan 942 3654; Lot 1 NE-21-50-19-W4 Development: Variance for Single Family Dwelling Front Yard Setback (19.58 m) Any person wishing to appeal a decision may do so by serving written notice on the prescribed form (stating reasons for the appeal) and submitting the applicable fee of $200.00 to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at the following address. The notice of appeal must be submitted before 4:30 pm on the appeal deadline date shown above, or be postmarked by the appeal deadline date. The prescribed form is available at www.beaver.ab.ca or at the County office. Further information regarding the above decision(s) may be obtained from the County Office, Ryley, Alberta. SECRETARY Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Beaver County Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 (780) 663-3730
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Community Events Tofield Winterfest Friday, November 29, 4-H Turkey Bingo 7-10pm Tofield Community Hall Saturday November 30, Breakfast with Santa 8–11am Tofield Legion Stuff the Bus 10am-8pm IGA Parking lot Festival of Trees 1-3pm Ornament decoration, stories, treats, crafts & cookies, write a letter to Santa and hot chocolate Concession on site “ELF” 3:30-4:30pm Tofield Community Hall Downtown Parade 5:30-6pm Main Street Lighting of the Tree 6pm Town Office Family Dance 6:15-7:30 Community Hall Fireworks 8:15pm Ball Diamond #4 Sports Grounds Sunday, Dec 1 Gravity Dance Force – Tiny Tots Christmas Dance Show Community Hall Doors open 1pm Beaver Regional Arts Society Celebrating 40 Years of Entertainment Opry Gold December 1st 2:00 PM To share the Opry’s history is to share the story of Country Music. Leisa Way and her band Wayward Wind from Ontario bring to audiences the hottest country songs from the last few decades. Sing-a-long to Johnny Cash, Shania Twain, Vince Gill, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Kenny Rogers and more. A supper is available after each performance for $16. Join us for anniversary cake and punch during intermission at each of our performances Happy Wanderers Happy Wanderers is a group of ladies looking for opportunities to get out of the house, have some fun and socialize with other ladies. There will be planned monthly outings. Watch for posters around Tofield and Ryley, also on Facebook – Tofield Today & Ryley Today.
Wednesday, December 4 – Christmas Party Potluck Lunch at Tofield Legion from 11-3 p.m. Please bring a salad or dessert ( Main course provided) Door Prizes and games! Tickets: $5 Deadline to purchase tickets is November 27, 2019 Purchase your tickets at FCSS 5407 – 50 Street Upstairs Town of Tofield Administration Building Or Ryley Village Office 5005 – 50 Street, Ryley For more information call: Loretta at 780-717-8151 or Marilyn at 780-914-5101. Ryley Christmas Tree Light Up & Market Saturday, December 7th Market: 12-5pm @ Ryley Legion 5121 50 St Tree Light up: 5:30pm sharp Century Park 50 Ave. With Jolly guest and special gifts to first50 children 12 and under Special Family Draws to Enter! Ham & potato dinner available Any venders wanting a table contact Angel @ 780-663-3653 or email angel@ryley.ca. Tables are limited due to location, book now! Collecting food bank donations for Ryley/Tofield Food Bank. Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree Saturday, December 7 & December 14 12-5 p.m. $50 Hot Chocolate available! Cut your own Christmas Tree at Vern & Jan Hafso’s, 48302-RR120, Viking Alberta Bring the family and cut your tree together! 5-6 Foot Tall White Spruce Trees for the holiday season. Need Help? There’s lots of volunteers to help with cutting and loading your tree to take home. In support of the Walking Trail Project in Viking. Thank you to Vern & Jan Hafso for supporting the VCMS Project! Community Christmas Hamper Program Tofield/Ryley/Beaver County West Community Christmas Hamper Program intake forms are now available 5407 - 50 Street Tofield (Upstairs) 780-662-7067 Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Deadline to signup is Thursday, December 12, 2019
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Viking Legion's In Lieu of Christmas Cards campaign now underway With the campaign kick-off underway for the Viking Legion’s annual “In Lieu of Christmas Cards” campaign, the public is being asked to give to the less fortunate in a unique and wonderful fashion. The campaign asks community members to donate rather than send cards to family and friends. Those who donate will have their names featured in the Community Christmas Card published in the Weekly Review’s Christmas Edition, this year on Dec. 18. All the donations are used to help the community and local children's groups and organizations. There will be decorated donation boxes along with envelopes at many locations in Viking to help make the dona-
tions as easy to make as possible. Anyone wishing to take part in the campaign is encouraged to drop off their donations any time before Christmas. However, the deadline to have your name appear in the
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Irma School Continued from Front worked to make the project a reality. Without the fundraising of the society, Fischer said the gymnasium, which doubles as an auditorium, would have been only 2/3 the size. Other society funds helped upgrade the community kitchen with its four state of the art stoves, an enlarged library and main entrance, bathroom expansions, a video board, and more. A donor wall in the foyer provides the names of significant contributors. "It's an historic day, all your hard work is appreciated," said Lawson.
"This is a once in a lifetime for all of us, the opening of the Irma School and hall," said M.D. of Wainwright Reeve Bob Barss, adding, "the hall was long overdue. "The M.D. is proud to be a financial partner," he said, by contributing $700,000, "without raising taxes," with the cooperation of Division 6 and 7. "The community got behind it 110 per cent and that's why things get done around here." Barss said, with the opening of "a brand new school and community hall." Touching moments included a member of the Armed Forces standing on stage to remind Irma students that, "they paid the price so you have the free-
dom to get an education," said Fischer. "This is an historic day for Irma," said Lawson. "All your hard work is appreciated." Local trustee Sheldon Archibald credited Buffalo Trail School District for approaching Irma "to discuss a joint partnership," he said, "as opposed to (the village building) a stand alone hall." He thanked the school division for passing his motion to work with the village on a joint project, and for putting Irma's school at the top of the capital plan. "There are so many on the team that made this possible," he said, adding: "Thanks to everyone." Another moment
MLA Garth Rowswell (centre) donates $75,000 to the Irma and District School Enhancement Society on behalf of Alberta Culture. Accepting the donation for the society are Brent Fischer (far left) and Chad Lawson. The funds are designated for Irma community equipment as the society continues its work of augmenting the school for community activities in a unique partnership.
included Darlene Lovig, a teacher in the old school for 37 years, saying she was sad because, "all my memories are in the old building." In providing the school history done by Ruth Archibald, Lovig went back to 109 years to the first school started in 1910. The school that students moved from on Nov. 4 has been in place since 1950. "Students, you've been a witness to an amazing life lesson," said Darren Grosky. "This is a lesson on how to turn an idea into a reality…Thank you all, we will use it well." "The opening of a new school is a significant event," said Superintendent of Schools Bob Allen, calling the school board "visionary" in seeing the potential of partnering with the community "to make something good even better." He thanked the people who lived around the construction area of the school these past 20 months for their patience, and to Chandos for keeping them in mind during the building process. "While it will be a bit sad to see the old school disappear," he said, it will also be exciting to see the new school and what for
years will bring joy to the community. MLA Garth Rowswell, school board Chair Lanie Parr, Acting Deputy Minister Michael Walter, ONPA Architects' Chris Woollard, and Chandos'
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The Weekly Review, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 - Page 13
National day sparks two-week Disconnect Challenge Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter
The Flagstaff Beaver Early Childhood Coalition (FBECC) is challenging Flagstaff and Beaver families to disconnect to connect for two weeks. The challenge started on National Child’s Day, Wednesday, Nov. 20, and runs for two weeks. Jody Bergseth, Coordinator for the FBECC, says the idea is to have families disconnect daily for the two week challenge, and post photos of their ‘disconnected’ activities on Facebook or Twitter, using the hashtag #disconnectchallenge. Every post is an entry that makes the family eligible to win one of 10 donated prizes. The notion of disconnection is one where “too much of a good thing can mean families spending too much time online.” Disconnecting has some benefits, that include children sleeping better when they disconnect, and sleeping more, an average of 37 minutes. Putting down the devices up to two hours before bedtime helps people get to sleep faster. Encouraging exercise and free play strengthens the body and helps with creative problem solving, self-control, and can lead to a higher quality of life. Experts know that when families disconnect together, they build stronger connections, and improve communication and resistance to crisis. The Disconnect Box, available in Flagstaff County at the FFCS office in Killam, Flagstaff Resource Centre at the Killam Agriplex, Killam and District Municipal Library, located in the Killam School, and at Guardian Drugs in Killam. In Beaver, the boxes are presently available through the Viking FCSS Office. “The challenge is open to all families,” says Bergseth. She says that it’s not just kids on their phones, that parents need to
learn to be present, too. It’s very easy to lose track of how much time is spent looking at screens instead of each other. The box is a perfect tool to use as a holder for
the family’s devices. “It’s a speaking piece to bring the challenge to light,” says Bergseth. She says that spending time away from the phone and with your kids is just “being pres-
ent.” She agrees that not all screen time is equal, where reading, facetiming family and friends, and learning is completely different from gaming and social media
posting. “There are positives and negatives, but all we’re asking is for families to give up their devices for a few hours each day. Become aware of the time spent on devices, and open up a conversation. “It’s about finding a healthy balance, and set-
ting up self-monitoring habits,” Bergseth says. “Disconnecting is a great time to teach children face-to-face skills and reinforce basic social skills.” The Disconnect Box is a tool shared by 100 different Early Childhood Coalitions throughout the province.
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Help Wanted Hydrovac Swamper Battle River School Division is accepting contracts for CARETAKING SERVICES at Viking School, located in Viking, AB. The successful contractor will be responsible for the daily maintenance of school building contents and equipment, which are to be kept in a neat and sanitary condition, and be capable of addressing minor maintenance issues. Caretakers are responsible to keep all entryways and sidewalks clear of snow and ice in the winter months and will be required to complete a major ‘summer clean’ each year according to BRSD guidelines. Caretakers may also be asked to respond to security alarm calls and to open/close the school building for extra-curricular or other community events. The schedule of regular, yearly, and special duties is available upon request. Viking School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students in grades K-12. Contract compensation is based on student count and school area.
Start date for this contract is TBD. Previous experience is an asset, please provide a detailed description of your experience in your application. Please include two to three references.
Requirements Applicants must have: • A current WCB account number • Insurance (minimum $5 million liability) • WHMIS certificate • Valid Criminal Records Check and Child Intervention Check (to be completed and provided by contractor and all employees prior to commencing work) For more information please contact Kevin Dietz, Custodial & Grounds Coordinator, at 780-672-6131 ext. 5413 or via email at kdietz@brsd.ab.ca.
Applications are to be submitted to: Jennifer Hauck – Facilities 4724-41 Street Camrose, AB T4V 0Z6 Or via email to: jhauck@brsd.ab.ca
We thank all who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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BRSD budget will need to absorb unexpected $1.6M drop Staff Reporter
The Battle River School Division (BRSD) will reduce spending by one per cent in their draft budget plan, and are hoping that it would take care of the deficit that they might be facing in the future. The Division sent out a release after their October Trustee meeting announcing funding challenges; reporting that the division is facing a shortfall in expected grant funding from their spring draft budget of $1,606,477. According to Communications Director Diane Hutchinson, the budget plan BRSD developed this spring was based on two beliefs – that the school enrolment would be lower, and that funding would not increase. “Based on those expected realities, our draft budget reduced spending by about one per cent; part of how we reduced was by allocating a number of staff who were in division-wide positions back into schools – such as those supporting literacy, numeracy, and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit education – and re-allocating staff who were in Learning Coach positions,” Hutchinson said. “We also reduced our professional development budget, reduced staff in our facilities, technology and finance
departments, and reduced one Director of Learning position.” BRSD estimated that their enrolment would drop by about 100 students, but it actually dropped by about 140. “A few schools were higher than anticipated and others were lower; it’s possible that staffing adjustments will have to be made at some schools, and if that happens, changes would be implemented for the second semester, not in the remaining weeks of this semester,” Hutchinson explains.
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“The coming weeks and months are going to be a time of conversations.” Diane Hutchinson, BRSD Director of Communications
“An insurance change was unexpected and is a real challenge for us. It means a $750,000 shortfall in our Facilities Budget, which will directly impact our division’s ability to provide maintenance services to schools; we’ve already laid off two members of our facilities team.” Representatives of BRSD and the Superintendent Rita Marler have heard a presentation from Alberta Education at the Alberta School Boards
Village of Irma NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26, as amended, Sections 230, 606 and 692, the Council of the Village of Irma hereby gives notice of its intention to adopt: Bylaw No. 19-08, Village of Irma and Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 Intermunicipal Development Plan The purpose of the Bylaw is to approve a new Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP). The IDP is a high-level planning document that guides the long-term land use planning and provides direction for land management and development policies for lands adjacent to the Village boundary. The IDP: 1. includes information about the community history and current demographics; 2. includes mapping information to identify areas with development constraints; 3. identifies preferred future land use areas for residential, public, commercial and industrial land uses; 4. establishes high level land use and land management goals and objectives; 5. establishes triggers for when the M.D. or Village will require the preparation and approval of an Area Structure Plan or Outline Plan/Development Concept Plan; 6. establishes policies affecting: • Municipal Reserve allocation; • development in environmentally sensitive areas; • development of infrastructure and transportation systems; 7. establishes a policy which will require developers to be responsible for infrastructure costs associated with new development. THEREFORE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 230, 606, and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw will be held: Date: Time: Place:
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 7:00 pm Council Chambers, Village of Irma Office 4919 - 50 Street, Irma, Alberta
AND FURTHUR TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a verbal or written representation may do so at the hearing, or by providing the representation to Lisa Brown, Chief Administrative Officer, before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2019. It would be beneficial for individuals to provide advance notice to the Village of Irma at (780) 754-3665 of their intention to make a presentation at the hearing. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT a copy of the proposed IDP is posted at www.irma.ca for review and may be inspected at the Village of Irma office during normal business hours. To obtain more information regarding the Bylaws, please contact: Kyle Miller, Planner Municipal Planning Services Phone (780) 486-1991
Association conference, and learned that there will be no funding increases for education for the next four years. According to Hutchinson, there was also discussion that Alberta Education is undertaking a review of how funding is allocated. Results of the review will be announced in the next budget, and it’s possible that the way BRSD functions as a school division will be quite different as they move forward. The Board will have their first oppor-
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tunity to discuss in detail about the budget realities and the future at their meeting on Thursday, Nov. 28. “The coming weeks and months are going to be a time of conversations,” Hutchinson added. A draft budget will be tabled for the Board of Trustee’s approval in December and must be submitted to the government by Jan. 6.
“The budget will cover the current fiscal year – September 2019 to August 2020, and further discussions will take place to make decisions for the years ahead,” Hutchinson says. “We sometimes have to make adjustments in the early fall, because the budget planning begins in the spring and there is always the possibility that spring enrolment projections will not match fall’s reality.” Hutchinson also said that sometimes classrooms, or schools, have to adjust their staffing or the way their classrooms are organized. “We have generally been able to make those modifications within the first four to six weeks of school starting,” she noted. “This year, however, any such adjustments will be made starting in the second semester. In the past, if there was going to be a change to a grant or formula we were always aware of it in the spring.” For BRSD, this was the first time in the history of the school division that they tried to prepare a budget without any concrete knowledge of what the funding would be. “That has definitely created additional challenges for school divisions this year.”
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Cloverlodge Stampede receives funding
ALL DAY November 28 Christmas Décor, Wild Rose e Lights, Trees, etc Sedgewick Home and Farm Centre “Pull Your Discount” 4802 49 St, Sedgewick, AB | 780-384-3877 On Nov. 21 at the constituency office of Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely, a cheque presentation of $47,172 was made to the Cloverlodge Stampede Association as proceeds from the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP). Accepting are Cloverlodge members, from left: Shaun Hill, Carrie Appleby, Dean Haeberle, Brian Cumming, and Kevin Haeberle. In the front row, from left: presenter MLA Jackie Lovely stands with Rory Appleby, Peyton Appleby, Ian Hill, and Cory Haeberle (President of the Cloverlodge Stampede Association).
Holden 4-H Beef Club report The Holden 4-H Beef Club held its November meeting on November 12 at the Holden Complex. Roll call was Christmas party ideas. This was followed by Taylor Chomik's secretary report, Taylor Roulston's treasurer report, and Katie Hrabec and Quinten Albrecht's district rep report. Following this we all gave our feed report. Old business included family sign up sheet for committees, tire fundraising, Beaver District meeting November 14 in Viking, and Fall Fling in Bonnyville. First item for new business was the Cleaver members discussing what they want to learn in 4-H this year. Keely Chomik wants to learn how to move cattle, and Rhea Gunderson wants to learn more about the anatomy of cattle. We decided that we will have a secret Santa gift exchange for our Christmas party which will be bowling; the date will be decided by the Christmas committee. District Public speaking will be hosted this year by our club and the Beaver District multiclub. We discussed some of the details about the
Northeast Region Volleyball tournament to be held December 7 hosted by Vermilion River club. Beaver District will be hosting “You be the Judge” February 8, 2020, at Lakeland College Vermilion. This is an exciting opportunity for all members of the Northeast region to learn more about multispecies judging. We also learned that there is a 4H learning day November 16 in Wainwright. President Carter Chomik congratulated the members who competed at Farmfair, which was held at Northlands on November 6-10. We set feed prices for our record books which included the price of oats, barley, hay, straw, and silage. Awards were presented for 2018/19 record books. Steer record book award winners were: Junior: Kate Albrecht; Intermediate: Taylor Chomik; Senior: Carter Chomik. Top Female book: Emma Chomik; Efficient Rate of Gain award: Kaitlyn Rude. There was also an award presented for highest 4H Diary points. This was a tie between Quinten Albrecht and Taylor Chomik. Lunch was provided
by the Kent Rude and Robbie Chomik families.The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Our next meeting will be held Dec. 5 at the Holden Complex.
We’re a Passport location for the Sedgewick Food Store Draw! At each Food Store location we will be giving away 2 Gift Baskets, one of them for kids: • Co-op Gold Entertaining Basket, which will consist of new Co-op product and a $100 gift card. • Co-op Gold Gingerbread House Kit (including candy) and a $10 gift card
Fill the Tree! We’re again raising money for the Food Bank & Community Christmas Hamper Campaign this year! With a minimum $5 donation, you can add your name to the tree! (donation amount
Cash or Cheque only. Stop by The Weekly Review office in Viking or mail your donation to: Box 240, Viking, AB T0B 4N0
WR Eric & Ally Anderson; not listed). Pat Harcourt; Kennedy Labreche; Gerard Ge & Dolly Wadley; Jennifer/Dudley The Lunds; Dean Fornal, Diane Fornal; Kerry, Michelle, Brennan, Garrett Anderson; Dustin Moroz; Lilian Hill; Wayne & Linda Lusk; Rose Mae Kjelland; Karen Coulombe; Radford family; L1 Freda Otto; Lydia & Brent Hanson; Doreen & Ron Mizera; Viking Royal Purple; Dawn & Warren Hodgins; Joe & Andrea Lansing; Ken & Judy Andreson; Ron & Carole Shippy; Sonya Maxwell; Morris & Paulette Erickson; Dale & Ellen Collison; Margaret Greenwood; Frank & Debi Fornal; Steve LeBlanc; Lyndon & Diane Jacobsen; Henry & Georgina Ruzicka; Maurice Furmanek; Laure & Stacy Brissard; Frank Bercik; Norbert & Norma Bauer; Joan Fountain; Bill & Deni Sheets; Emma Maxwell; Pat Amundson; Mack & Elaine Loades; Norman Lefsrud; Ken & Dorothy Koch
Last year, we raised $1,554!
With your help,, we can me meet exce that number! or exceed
We don’t keep a single dime. It ALL goes to the right place!
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