Viking Ag Society defies snow storm with large crowd for ‘Duelling Pianos’ event
Patricia Harcourt Editor
The Viking and District Agricultural Society held a highly successful gala fundraising event at the Viking community Hall Saturday, November 23.
“The evening was a complete success,” said Ag Society President Kerri Davis, “with tons of fun and food catered by Farmhouse Catering Company. The entertainment was Shane and Jay from Dueling Pianos.”
With about 200 people attending, Davis said:
The Viking and District Agricultural Society held a gala fundraiser event last Saturday with the community hall full of people enjoying a large dinner and entertainment from “Dueling Pianos.”
“Some who purchased tickets couldn’t make it because of the roads and weather conditions.”
For instance, she said that “12 EMCON people couldn’t make it because they were out clearing snow. We dished up a few plates for them and they grabbed them when they could.”
Davis said the Ag Society owed its successful evening thanks to all the people who bought tickets and donated auction items.
ROARS donates to Town of Viking for remaining projects
ROARS member Vern Hafso (pictured above, left) presents town CAO Doug Lefsrud with a donation cheque to the Town of Viking. Since 2007, the Rural Outreach and Agricultural Renaissance Society (ROARS) has hosted many educational events, gatherings and workshops on rural sustainability. The Society is pleased to make a donation of $2,595.26 to the Town of Viking with the funds being put towards ROARS' final two initiatives. A portion of the funds will purchase a park bench with a recognition plaque honouring Pres Winter for his years of dedication to the Bluebird Trail. The remaining funds will be put towards fruit trees and the community garden.
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Big money raised in Holden
Many people were in Holden at the Complex Saturday night, November 23, despite the steady snowfall all day, for the first Holden Ag Society steak dinner of the winter season and the Ag Society’s annual fundraiser. Treasurer Gail Alger said just over $25,000 was raised from the supper, and live and silent auctions. KARI
Viking Seniors up and running with lots of help
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The Viking Senior Centre has seen some serious upgrades this year. The activity room has been painted and a local art project has been started, showcasing local artists. Trevor Ritchie did a great job on the walls and Ellen Lefsrud organized the art wall project.
The funding was provided by The Brettzky Hockey Challenge. The painting will continue in 2025.
The activity room floor has been repainted, with Vern Hafso painting the floor curling lines. The floor has also been rewaxed with help from Ron Mizera and Garry Wolosinka and their many hours of elbow grease.
The exterior also has a new look. Bright, new siding was put on by Bird Brothers and funded by Beaver County.
The snooker table has been recovered with a grant from Beaver County.
A new furnace will keep us nice and toasty this winter with help from Reid Labreche and a grant from CFEP.
Kirk Maxwell removed a tree stump for us this summer.
The Royal Purple donated two beautiful benches for extra seating. Current activities at the centre include floor curling, chair yoga, book club, line dancing, walking, WHIST, and Canasta, which run weekly from September to May. Come and play Bingo for Bars on the first Friday of every month.
Smear is played weekly year round. An open-mic music jam is held on the fourth Sunday of the month from September to May as well.
The members frequently use the billiard room that also has a shuffle board table.
All of these activities are open to everyone and with a yearly membership fee.
The centre has all the amenities and is a lovely venue to rent for events with smaller crowds. Christmas at the Centre will be on December 1. We will have supper and the pleasure of Bob Williams for our entertainment this year. See the classified ad in this week’s newspaper for more information.
For more information contact the Town of Viking at 780-336-3466 or info account@viking ca
Pictured are some line dancers at the most recent event at the Seniors Centre.
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On November 18, police received a complaint of a break and enter at a rural property northwest of Viking. The complainant advised that his shop was broken into and several tools were stolen. There was no evidence or surveillance for police to follow up on. Police have no suspects at this time.
That afternoon, a complaint of an abandoned vehicle with a Saskatchewan licence plate was received. The complainant advised of a semi truck that has been parked on a rural road for the past three days. Members contacted the registered owner and determined the truck was not stolen, it had broken down and the owner is making arrangements to have it repaired and removed. The complainant was updated.
On November 19, police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle parked in Kinsella. A licence plate was provided and the vehicle was not reported stolen. The vehicle was noted located.
On November 20, police assisted the Dawson Creek RCMP with serving subpoenas on residents who reside in the Viking area. The subpoenas were served and returned to Dawson Creek.
On November 21, police received a request to conduct a wellbeing check on a 28-year-old male. The complainant advised she hadn’t heard from her son and was concerned for his wellbeing. The complainant contacted the police again and advised that her son had called her and advised he had just woken up and he was fine.
On November 21, police received a complaint of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway 26. The complainant advised while stopped at the intersection a vehicle slid into the rear of her vehicle. A collision report was completed, it was determined that due to the icy road conditions the vehicle was unable to stop and slid into the complainant’s vehicle.
That afternoon, a complaint of a suspicious truck pulling a holiday trailer with the slide partially shut
Wainwright RCMP report charging a man after a vehicle collision that occurred in the city was followed by the discharge of a firearm.
The incident took place on November 15 at approximately 12:35 a.m. Wainwright RCMP received a report of a serious incident involving a vehicle collision and firearm discharge at a residence located on 5th Avenue in Wainwright.
“Officers determined that a male suspect had threatened to kill another individual,” stated the Wainwright RCMP report on the investigation.
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Search warrant conducted in Kinsella turns up weapons
and the awning flipped up was received. With the assistance of the Vermilion Traffic Unit the vehicle was located and the driver was spoken to. He advised he was just retrieving the trailer after it was recovered.
That same afternoon, Viking Fire and Rescue requested the assistance of the police with a structure fire southwest of Viking. Police were notified later that it was a controlled burn and police assistance was not required.
On November 22, police conducted a search warrant at a rural location in Kinsella. Information was received that the property owner was in possession of weapons which is a breach of his current court conditions. Members completed the search, weapons and ammunition were seized from the location. Charges of failing to comply with a court order are pending.
On November 22, police received a complaint of a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision in Viking. The complainant advised she was travelling westbound and a vehicle travelling eastbound was approaching in her lane of traffic. The vehicles’ front driver sides collided. There were no injuries, speed and road conditions were a factor in the collision. The complainant did not want to proceed with charges at this time.
That same morning, police received a complaint of two suspicious people on highway 36. The complainant advised of two subjects on highway 36 trying to wave down vehicles. Police did not locate the subjects.
That afternoon, a cell phone was turned into the RCMP detachment. Police have not been able to determine who the phone belongs to.
On November 23, police received a complaint of a suspicious male near Bruce. The complainant advised he located a male walking down a rural road. The complainant spoke to the male who stated his snowmobile had broken down. The complainant gave the subject a ride and during that time the subject’s story was changing; he was taken to a business in Bruce. The owner of
the business then gave the subject a ride to a business in Holden. The complainant advised police that he attended the location where he picked the male up and located a truck with a tidy tank in the bush. Police attended the location and determined the truck was stolen out of Vermilion earlier that morning. Police have been provided with surveillance from the businesses. This matter is still under investigation. That evening, police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 36. The complainant advised he was travelling northbound in his semi truck when a semi truck hauling scrap metal entered his lane and sideswiped his truck and trailer. The truck continued driving southbound. A pickup truck travelling behind the truck witnessed the collision and collided with debris off the trucks. Police located the truck and completed a statement from the driver. The other semi was not located. There were no injuries in this collision, and police are continuing to investigate this matter.
As winter settles in, it’s important to stay alert, stay prepared, and stay safe. The weather can change quickly, and so can driving conditions! Remember these important tips when hitting the roads this winter to keep everyone safe.
• Clear Your Vehicle – Before hitting the road, take time to clear all snow and ice from your windshield, back window, mirrors, lights, and roof. It only takes a few extra minutes, and it makes a big difference in visibility and safety.
• Slow Down and Keep a Safe Distance – Winter roads can be slippery, even if they look clear. Reduce your speed and leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle ahead.
• Prepare for the Unexpected –Always have an emergency kit in your vehicle with essentials like blankets, water, snacks, a flashlight, and booster cables. You never know when you might need them, especially during Alberta’s unpredictable weather.
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Kinsella man charged with attempted murder after incident
“The suspect then drove to the residence and intentionally struck the home with his vehicle,” the report continued. “Following the collision, the suspect discharged two shots from a long gun.”
Police state no injuries occurred from the incident, but added: “Police responded swiftly and located the suspect, who surrendered to officers without further incident.”
Ryan Tessman, 35, of Kinsella has been charged with numerous firearms offences including: attempted murder with a firearm, possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, unauthorized possession of
a firearm, careless use of a firearm, mischief over $5,000, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, assault with a weapon, uttering threats, discharge of a firearm with intent, and failing to comply with undertaking conditions.
Tessman was taken before a Justice of the Peace and was remanded into custody. He is schedule to appear in court December 2 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Wainwright.
Wainwright RCMP is asking the public to contact them if they have any information on this incident, or any other, at 780-842-4461.
So the COPout29 conference has ended in disunity in Azerbaijan.
The tree huggers who cry for more money for those poor third world world, developing and less privileged countries that wanted to pick the world’s pockets to the tune of $1.3 trillion.
$1.3trillion!
That will buy one heck of a lot of windmills I guess. Or it may just line one heck of a lot of pockets along the way.
But some reasonable calmer heads prevailed at this ridiculous annual climate fest.
An item on oilprice.com stated, “Environmentalists are departing Baku feeling underwhelmed with the outcome, as COP29 negotiators backed away from an ambitious climate financing target and continued to bicker among themselves even over the significantly scaled back dollar goal.”
While the first draft of an agreement to conclude this climate summit, which attracted 65 private jets to Baku, sought the $1.3 trillion, saner voices prevailed and by the time a final agreement was settled on the price had come down to $300 billion to
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help in humanity's fight against climate change, aimed at helping poor nations cope with the ravages of global warming.
The money will go to developing countries who need the cash to wean themselves off the coal, oil and gas that causes the globe to overheat, adapt to future warming and pay for the damage caused by climate change's extreme weather.
The Azerbaijani hosts had hoped at the outset of COP29 that it would go down as one of the more successful meetings in the annals of the annual UN climate conference. Instead, the early view is that COP29 will go down as one of the more failed gatherings.
The backtracking on the contribution amount has left representatives of the developing world outraged. “Our expectations were low, but this is a slap in the face,” the DW news agency quoted Mohamed Adow from Power Shift Africa as saying. “No developing country will fall for this. They have angered and offended the developing world.”
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Change Minister Steven Guilbeault attempted to lead the charge, urging global leaders to agree on a transformative climate finance goal to address the scale and urgency of the crisis.
“Canada has come to COP29 ready to secure a new climate finance goal that addresses the nature and scale of the climate crisis,” Guilbeault, the former Greenpeace activist, stated. “Outside the halls of these important negotiations, the urgency of action is undeniable. Rising global temperatures, more frequent extreme weather events like wildfires and hurricanes, and the rapid loss of biodiversity all demonstrate the profound and lasting impacts that climate change is having on the planet.”
But just two months earlier, Guilbeault was stating his ministry wasn’t to blame for the fire that ripped through Jasper National Park this summer, devastating one-third of all structures in the Alberta mountain town, and that nothing could have been done to prevent it.
Questions have been
raised about whether the federal government, which oversees Jasper through Parks Canada, had done enough to prepare against a catastrophic wildfire, particularly given the amount of dead trees in the area, resulting from years of pine-beetle infestation.
The environment minister told the committee that Jasper was one of Canada’s most “fire-prepared” communities before the 32,000-hectare blaze, which started in late July.
Guilbeault repeatedly evaded questions about the federal government’s response to multiple warnings of the potential for a catastrophic forest fire in Jasper, including exhortations in 2017 from both Jasper’s mayor and the MP whose riding the municipality falls in.
Researchers Ken Hodges and Emile Begin warned a catastrophic Jasper blaze was “a matter of when, not if” in 2018.
Of course Jasper is in Alberta and Albertans know when it comes to this province the Federal Liberals just don’t care about what happens.
Meanwhile back in
Azerbaijan, one environmental group took aim at COP29’s ostensible host, Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev, alleging that he set the wrong tone for the gathering with his opening remarks.
“He did not invite world nations to adopt more ambitious emissions reduction commitments or take on greater climate finance obligations,” said environmental activist Javid Gara for the regional Climate Action Network, an association of NGOs that has been tracking developments at the conference.
“A more positive and collaborative speech would have been more helpful than a defensive tone and blame shifting.”
The Climate Action Network released a report breaking down the region’s climate-change vulnerabilities, as well as what countries are doing to reduce emissions. Climate change raises the risk of natural disasters and harmful precipitation trends in the region, the report said, including landslides in Georgia and Armenia, and water shortages and a higher likelihood of droughts in
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The report also indicated that the three regional states are making progress on meeting greenhouse gas emissions targets. But determined action still needs to be taken to address numerous challenges.
“Key insights reveal weak and inconsistent ambitions for mitigation and adaptation, along with a continued heavy reliance on fossil fuels and modest targets for energy efficiency and renewable energy,” a summary of the report states.
“This is set against a backdrop of increasing natural disasters, water scarcity, and sectoral risks – particularly in agriculture and energy.” Now all eyes will turn to Brazil, the host of Cop30, after the world’s developing nations deemed the finance plan agreed at Cop29 to pay for the ravages of climate change to be too little, too late.
There was no one direct price tag that Canada will put on its share of the $300 billion, but I’m sure much of it is money that could have better been spent fixing issues in this country.
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These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.)
Editor’s Note:The following are the reports for the Weekly Review’s Nov. 20 edition:
Irma U11 Female Aces (3-1-0) won a home game on Saturday 2-1 against Wainwright Bisons. The winning goal was scored with 8:24 remaining in the middle frame by Abby Larson to break the 1-1 tie. Harper Jackson also scored for Irma, with assists to Tessa Owen and Frankie Mackay. Kenzie Petersen made 34 saves for a .971 save percentage game.
Irma/Wainwright Female U13s (3-1-0) dropped a 3-2 game at home on Saturday against Lakeland. I/W outshot the away team badly in the contest but were stoned by the Lakeland goalie. Scoring for I/W were; Eidlynn Newton and Bobbi Fleming. Assists went to; Reese Clark, Abigail Rajotte, Shila Crawford and Tayva Fenton.
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Get well wishes go out to Bert Smith who is in hospital in Wainwright. The Avonglen Church Christmas Concert will be Sunday, December 8, at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Irma’s annual Santa Day will include the Christmas Market at the
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Eight point game for Abby Larson leads Irma in blowout
Irma U15 Female Aces (3-2-0) dropped a home game on Saturday against St. Paul 2-1. Irma’s goal was scored by Emory Holt, assisted by Ella Gulbraa. On Sunday, Irma travelled to Sedgewick and beat Battle River 3-1. Scoring for Irma were; Cadence Hollar (2g 1a), and Ella Gulbraa (1g 2a). Ella Rehman made 16 saves for the win.
Editor’s Note: These are the reports for the November 27 edition of the Weekly Review:
Irma U11 Female Aces (4-1-0) downed the Battle River Knights 15-2 on Sunday at Sedgewick Rec. Centre. Irma was led by Abby Larson’s 8-point game (4g 4a), Harper Jackson’s 5-goal game, and Hunter Holt’s 5-point game (2g 3a). Other scorers were; Tessa Owen (1g 3a), Frankie Mackay (2g 1a), and Zyra Rundle (1g 1a). Getting the win in goal was Reeves Mackay.
Irma/Wain U13 Females (3-2-0) dropped an 8-6 game at Hughenden on Saturday. Scoring for I/W were; Hailey Allen (2g 2a), Reese Clark (1g 3a), Eldynn Newton (2g 1a), Tayva Fenton (1g 1a), and Shila Crawford (1a).
Irma U15 Female Aces (4-2-0) were to host St. Paul
on Sunday but no score was posted. Irma U18 Female Aces (2-4-1) skated to a home game tie 2-2 with Vermilion on Friday. The visitors had a 2-0 lead in the contest before Keysha McMann scored a powerplay goal late in the middle frame, assisted by Gray Fenton and Delaney Smeets. Keysha scored her second of the game with only 2:17 remaining in the third to tie the game. Assists went to; Lily Boe and Bailey Pitre. Bailey not only assisted on the tying goal, but made 31 saves in the game for a .939 save percentage game.
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school, tractor and wagon rides, a hot luncheon at the New Horizons hosted by Sharon Lutheran Church, and other fun activities. There will be a Parade of Lights around town on December 18 at 7 p.m. Looks like winter is here to stay after a good
snowfall on the weekend and colder temperatures for the week ahead.
The Dustin Ford family have moved into the new house on their acreage. Harrison Lawson and Bevan and Matt Ford are taking in sports action in southern California.
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Holden Council rejects resident request for stop sign re-installment by school
Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
A resident of the Village of Holden submitted a letter to Holden Council in early November with a complaint of the increase in speeding vehicles on 50 Ave., particularly between the cenotaph and the school. At the last regular council meeting held on Monday, November 18, councillors voted against putting the stop signs back up at the intersection of 50 Ave. and 53 St., three to one.
“More and more, there are vehicles speeding between the cenotaph and the school. That is why those stop signs were put up in the first place. It would be great if they were reinstalled,” the letter reads.
There were stops signs removed at three inter-
sections within the village in 2022, including the intersection east of the school.
Mayor Tyler Beckett said he has heard concerns since the school reopened, that the stop signs should return now that students are walking there again, and he suggested that Council should speak with the RCMP to see if they could monitor the area on occasion during school hours.
“I think maybe we should talk to the RCMP about doing increased enforcement during school hours. We should be penalizing the people doing the crime, not penalizing everybody who's driving through town (by putting up a stop sign),” he said.
Councillor John Markel said that he thinks most of the speeders are the
high school students, and Beckett said that was his point.
“That's what I'm getting at, maybe we could get a cop to be driving around during school hours, find out when the coffee breaks are and lunch break is, and then sit around those areas and give them tickets,” Beckett said.
Markel also said the complaint could be a result of the increased traffic taking the detour caused by the main entrance into the village on 50 St. being blocked off during the last several weeks for ATCO’s integrity digs on the Viking #4 Transmission line.
“Because of this blockage, there's a lot more traffic there than usual,” Markel said.
Mayor Tyler Beckett agreed and said of all the
streets in Holden, besides main street, 50 Ave. is in the best condition, comparing it to 51 Ave. with its dips and bumps, saying no one would choose to race down that street.
“The problem is that 50 Ave. is probably in the nicest shape, short of main street. Nobody's going to race down 51 Ave., because they are going to absolutely blow the tires off their car. I don't have a problem putting stop signs back up at that one intersection, I agree with that one, due to the school being open again,” Beckett said.
Beckett also suggested that a radar speed sign could help as a visual reminder to drivers about their current rate of speed, and could inform pedestrians of whether the vehicle is truly going
Viking RCMP planning public engagement sessions
Patricia Harcourt Editor
The Viking RCMP will be providing opportunities to gather with detachment members, meet new officers and learn information important to the community.
Sgt. Ray Stack, new detachment commander, has several initiatives on the go during the busy Christmas season, and everyone is invited to participate and get to know Sgt. Stack and the officers better during this festive time.
Since taking over the detachment about a month ago, Stack has been working to build on community relationships.
When first stating in Viking, he said: “I have lots of plans to engage with the school and community.” He also emphasized the need for crime prevention initiatives as well.
Protection from property theft is was one of the initiatives needed, he said, with that kind of crime on the rise, along with fraud being perpetrated on individuals.
To address that issue, a Fraud Prevention Session will take place on Decem-
over the speed limit.
“Something that might also help, and I don't know what the pricing is on them, but those speed signs that say like, ’40,’ tell you what your speeds are, and show a smiley face when you are going under the speed limit.
From an outside observer's point of view, because everybody tends to travel 30 to 40 km/h in this town, 40-45 km/h looks fast. It would give bystanders the ability to see, oh, that person's actually not speeding, and it would be a reinforcement for the people who are driving,” he said.
Chief Administrative Officer Rosemary Offrey also suggested more speed limit signs could
help, and said she’s not noticed many within the village. She said she believes there are only 40 km/h signs at the four main entrances into town, excluding the entrance by the school, which is a school zone. The speed limit within the village was reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h in 2017.
Beckett also wondered what the cost of flashing crosswalk lights would be.
Councillor Shawn Cole made a motion that council accept the complaint for information and not put any stop signs back in, which he, Markel, and councillor Travis Schiewe voted in favour of, with Beckett voting against.
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ber 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Vialta Lodge. The discussion will centre around all aspects of fraud and how to recognize it.
Although geared to seniors, it wil provide an excellent discussion around all aspects of fraud with a question and answer session.
Everyone including fam-
ily and friends is invited to this open information session.
The public is also invited to have “Coffee with a Cop” during the Stuff the Cruiser event at the Viking Carena Complex. This is the RCMP’s annual drive to take in donations for the Viking Holden and Area Food
Bank and the Christmas Hamper Program.
This event takes place Friday, December 13, outside the Carena from 11 a.m. to noon while the Continued on Page 16
Ninth Annual Brettzky donates $81,500 to local groups
Patricia Harcourt Editor
This year was the Ninth Annual Brettzky Hockey Challenge, and the most successful to date. On Wednesday, November 21, the Brettzky organization held a donation evening to distribute funds.
Todd Ritchie, Brettzky Organizing Committee chair, was on hand to give out this year’s cheques with help from Chris Sutter, representing the Sutter family.
“2024 is another record year for us,” said Ritchie. “We’ll be donating $81,500 to 18 different organizations in our community.”
But before doing so, Ritchie spoke to the assembled crowd to acknowledge their work in helping to make the event such a success story starting with the organizing committee.
“Planning the Brettzky is a huge job, with many hours of planning and effort involved,” he said.
“We have a diverse board with people bringing different talents and backgrounds to our committee.”
He also acknowledged “all the amazing sponsors, both individuals and businesses, who continue to support the
Brettzky.”
Brettzky founder Brett Sutter and the Sutter family were thanked “for continuing to support our event,” said Ritchie, calling it “amazing support from an amazing family.”
The community volunteers were also given a special acknowledgment for their intrinsic contribution to the four-day event’s success.
Ritchie called the community volunteers “vital to The Brettzky,” adding: “Each year we have over 150 community volunteers helping.”
These volunteers operated the time clock, bartended, provided security, sold merchandise, prepared the meal, set up or cleaned up the Multiplex, and helped out on the ice at the Brettzky Hockey Camp.
“The Brettzky is a community event and can’t be put on without the support of all the groups involved,” he said, expressing his appreciation for “all the community groups and organizations who stepped up to volunteer.”
“The Brettzky” was begun in 2015 by Brett Sutter in Calgary. It was moved to Viking in 2016 with KidSport Alberta
being the primary beneficiary.
In 2017, the Brettzky committee was formed with the intent of keeping all the money raised in the local community for local organizations.
The Committee’s mandate is providing funds to support to youth sports and activities and organization who contribute to the wellness of the community in the Viking area.
Since 2017, The Brettzky has raised and donated over $378,000 to community groups.
“We are pleased to be able to provide so much financial support to our community groups,” stated Ritchie.
The Brettzky is a men’s hockey tournament with over 170 players who have participated over the years.
“Your talents continue to entertain all the Brettzky fans,” he said, noting the players’ special contribution.
And next year’s 2025 Brettzky will be an important 10th anniversary of the event’s founding, Ritchie promised the community.
“Planning for ‘Year 10’ has already started. We’re excited to plan something extra special to celebrate our tenth Brettzky,” he said.
The Viking Golf and Country Club receives its Brettzky donation.
The Viking Curling Club receives its Brettzky donation for 2024.
Members of the Viking and District Agricultural Society receive their Brettzky donation.
The Northstars Hockey club receive their Brettzky donation.
The Town of Viking received a donation for Brettzky Shinny from the Brettzky Hockey Challenge.
The Brettzky Hockey Camp receives a donation from the Brettzky Hockey Challenge funds.
A donation was received from the
Viking Wings Hockey Club.
The Viking Skating Club are happy recipients of their Brettzky donation.
The Viking Grad Class of 2025 receive their Brettzky donation.
The Brettzky hockey donation presented to Viking Extendicare.
The Viking Handi-Van Society picks up its cheque at the Brettzky Hockey Challenge donation night.
Viking Wellness Society picks up its donation cheque from Brettzky.
Viking Minor Hockey receives.its donation from the Breetzky held last summer.
Members of Viking Dance Inspirations are presented their Brettzky donation.
Viking School members pick up their cheque from the Brettzky donation fund.
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Holden family receives Beaver County Farm Family award
Kari Janzen
Beaver County residents near the village of Holden, Otto Suchy, his son Mike and his family, have received the 2024 Beaver County Farm Family Award, which was presented by Beaver County Division 3 Councillor Gene Hrabec during the Holden Ag Society’s annual fundraiser at the Holden Complex on Saturday, November 23.
Every year Beaver County awards an outstanding farm family that shows leadership in the agriculture industry and is active in the community.
“Otto started farming in 1979 and shortly after married his wife Rita in 1981. They had three sons, and as the boys grew up both Otto and Rita became very active in the community, both on the Ag Society and sitting on several boards,” Hrabec said, from a write up provided by the Suchy’s on their history.
“Otto coached hockey and Rita, as you would expect, was the treasurer on multiple boards. Otto takes great pride in his cattle herd and enjoys watching a calf go from birth to pasture, and, with the support of Rita working away to pay the bills, the farm continued to grow through the 1990s and 2000s.
“While the boys were young, they could be seen helping on
the farm and learning what it takes to get every job done.
With the new help from the boys, the farm was again able to grow,” Hrabec said.
Mike and his wife Nicole moved back to the Holden area in 2011, and began volunteering in the same way Otto and Rita did. Mike and Nicole have been on the Holden minor hockey board since 2013, Nicole has helped judge and work with the local 4-H, and they both continue to help at the Bruce Stampede.
“In the last few years, most of their focus has been on the Holden Rural Academy
including purchasing the basketball uniforms for the students and getting the hockey academy up and going,” Hrabec said.
“Unfortunately, life is full of challenges and we lost Rita in 2013. This shifted the focus onto Mike and Nicole to help fill her shoes. Mike continued to work away as a firefighter paramedic, while still getting the crop in and off, while Otto was still able to focus on his cows,” he said.
Mike is now a full-time farmer, having retired after 20 years of being a firefighter paramedic. “Since Mike and
Nicole have been at the farm full time, it has seen continued growth, with continued improvements in agricultural practice and land management. Like in the past with Otto’s boys, Mike, Nicole, and Otto couldn’t do it without the help of Cheyenne and Reece.
“They are extremely active on the farm and now starting in the community. Together this family has been through some difficult loss but continue to work together it as a family and will continue to support this community,” Hrabec said.
Beaver County’s website says in order for a family to be
eligible for the Farm Family Award, 75 per cent of the members of the Farm Family Unit must live within Beaver County. They must also earn at least 50 per cent of their total income from farming operations, increase awareness of agriculture through active participation in agricultural organizations like Ag Societies and 4-H, maintain a high standard in its agricultural business, promote the agriculture community through involvement and rural citizenship, be proactive in new agricultural technologies, and act as a role model to the rural community.
County Council votes against CAO signing water capacity terms of reference
Beaver County Council voted not to sign the terms of reference for the Beaver Region Water Capacity Operating Committee.
The committee is composed of chief executive officers from the five municipalities within and including the county. It is the result of water issues that need to be addressed including supply and capacity needs for the region into the future. However, a couple of county councillors would not go along with the committee’s mandate, stating that CAOs were getting too much author-
ity in those terms of reference. In a 2-2 vote, the motion to authorize the chief executive officer to sign the committee’s terms of reference went down to defeat. Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec and Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) voted against while councillors Barry Bruce (Division 4) and
Lionel Williams (Division 2) were in favour. Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 5) was absent.
County CAO Kayleena Spiess brought the issue before council November 13, noting that the county would be the last of the municipalities to sign the terms as outlined.
Pederson quickly stated his dislike of the terms, believing it went against the Municipal Government Act’s municipal governance statutes.
“I will not support it,” he said.
Spiess replied that the “intent is not necessarily an
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2024 Beaver County Farm Family: Otto Suchy, his son Mike and his family are this year's recipients of the 2024 Beaver County Farm Family Award. The award was presented to the Suchy family during the Holden Ag Society’s annual fundraiser at the Holden Complex on Saturday, November 23. L-R: Reece, Cheyenne, Nicole, Mike, Otto, with presenter Beaver County Deputy Reeve and Division 3 Councillor Gene Hrabec.
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Beaver Regional Partnership bylaw gets first reading
Motion also passed to start including other agencies in BRP discussions
Patricia Harcourt
The Beaver Regional Partnership (BRP) bylaw was given first reading by Beaver County Council after some airing of grievances and other discussion.
Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) stated the reason he “stepped off” the BRP a year ago was because “everything was done in closed session.”
“I don’t think it has value,” he said, “and this (agency) is not helping anything at all.”
Margaret Jones, manager of legislative services, said the section of the bylaw mandating closed sessions has been removed in the new bylaw. The BRP can still go into closed session but that is not a given anymore.
And the CAOs making up the BRP can take information back to their respective councils. If BRP discussions were in closed session, then the councils would also have to receive this information in closed session, she explained.
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economic development thing,” but to act more like an advisory or steering committee.
“It would still go back to the decision makers,” she said, giving boards and councils final say on anything the committee brings forward.
“Is there not a conflict between an independently operated commission being interfered with by the CAOs?” asked Williams, referring to the Highway 14 Regional Water Commission. To that, Spiess said the water capacity committee “would not have authority over the other municipalities,” and each municipality has a different struggle with water use.
She added: “The CAO of the water commission needs information from the CAOs of the municipalities to know what is needed…A working group is necessary to bridge that (gap).
“We need to speak to each other ,” she said. “In
“The BRP can now be in open session unless, like other councils, there is a need for a closed session,” she said.
When Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) asked Pederson if this information fixed his issues with the BRP, Pederson said meetings are still in closed session for the most part and wanted other agencies included in the meetings.
“This can all be addressed through other groups,” he added, who currently aren’t at the table when they are being discussed and can’t defend themselves directly if they are not at the BRP meeting.
Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) asked if the Beaver Emergency Services Commission, Beaver Foundation and Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission could be included and Jones said they were not.
“You would have to take that suggestion back to the BRP for a decision,” she said, noting: “It’s not county administration
the past, that has not been happening, for the last 20 years.”
She said that any decisions go back to the municipalities for approval,” as it would with any steering committee.
With that explanation, Williams asked: “So you don’t see any conflict?”
“No, it’s just a working committee,” replied Spiess. “The Beaver Regional Partnership (BRP) can look at it and if it’s okay it goes to the councils and boards for approval.”
Spiess added that, currently all the municipalities function solo as separate departments, and that is why there are “no plans in place regarding potable water and its uses.”
At this point, Hrabec turned on his earlier position.
“I was totally okay with it until I heard the comment about going back to the BRP to decide if it goes further,” he said.
Spiess said each CAO on the steering committee would report back to their individual councils and, if
doing this.”
A motion by Williams to give first reading to Bylaw 24-1158 BRP was passed. In October the BRP met and recommended that each participating council that makes up the BRP pass a bylaw to establish the intermunicipal committee and its terms of reference in the form of an agreement.
Following first reading, Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec made a motion that the Beaver Regional Partnership include BESC, Beaver Foundation and Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission.
Williams replied that “BRP meets with these commissions on a scheduled basis already.” He also wondered if they would have to be at the table for every meeting.
But Hrabec said the idea was for these commissions and boards to get the agendas of the meetings and have a heads up when it was in their favour to attend, should a subject be on the table that refers to them.
CAO Spiess stated that
discussed in closed session at the committee level, any discussion at the local level would also have to be done in closed session.
“But it goes to the BRP first,” she said.
“I think you’ve got the cart before the horse,” Hrabec replied.
A motion was made by Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) to have the CAO sign the committee’s terms of reference.
Councillor Williams pointed out that in the 17 terms of reference, “it does state that they will communicate with their respective councils and boards, so I think it’s okay.”
However, if the decisions of the steering committee go to the BRP first, that was a concern as the BRP only meets quarterly.
CAO Spiess added that a water assessment report is expected to be completed in about a month’s time.
Following that, the evenly split vote defeated Bruce’s motion with no further discussion in the open meeting.
there were times when names of agencies came up and were discussed at BRP meetings. Hrabec felt that they should be given the option of attending and giving their viewpoint if this happens.
He said that having these agencies come and explain their operations was preferable to discussing them and then sending out letters asking for information from them based on those discussions.
Instead, “They could be there to answer questions about subjects of concern,” he said.
Williams said the BRP already does invite agencies and commissions to speak, citing the RCMP as an example.
“I think they should be at the table when these have been the topics of discussion (concerning them),” said Hrabec, of the pertinent agencies and commissions.
The motion passed 3-1 with Williams opposed.
Alice Schmidt
Alice Schmidt of Camrose, Alberta passed away on November 24, 2024 in Camrose at the age of 89 years.
She is survived by her children Joanne (Robert) Govenlock; Doreen (Tom) Govenlock; Sharon (Rick) Misyk and Howard (Cindy); grandchildren Sheldon Misyk, Candace Misyk; John Govenlock and Cody Ronsko; step-children Robert, Donny, Karen (Rodney), Larry (Roxy), David, Sharon (Clifford); stepgrandchildren; numerous family and friends.
Alice was predeceased by her first husband John Ronsko and her second husband Adam Schmidt; two grandsons TJ and Michael Govenlock.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Weber's Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose.
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Vialta Lodge on shutdown for two weeks due to respiratory viruses
Marion R. Cottrell
’Tis the season for influenza and respiratory infections to latch onto and incapacitate as many people as possible for as long as possible. Living in a Lodge puts everyone in closer proximity to one another and can, therefore, cause outbreaks among the residents unless measures are immediately taken to reduce exposure to anyone showing symptoms.
Vialta Lodge had the misfortune of some residents getting sick and as a result, the Lodge was on “ShutDown” for over two weeks. This not only meant restricting visitors but also caused booked entertainers to be cancelled. It is unfortunate but a necessary precaution. As a result, the decision was made to not submit a Vialta Lodge Chatter column until the restrictions were lifted. Hopefully the activities and entertainers booked for December will all be a go.
Debbie Hill with “Limited Edition” will be performing at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 29. Bob Williams will be at the Lodge on Monday, December 2, at 1:30 p.m.
The Resident Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 6. Norman
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Rice will entertain with his much loved music at 1:30 p.m. There will be presentations at 2:15 p.m. to be followed at 2:30 p.m. with coffee and desserts. An afternoon like that, plus all the Christmas decorations throughout the Lodge, should definitely instill a holiday mood.
Watch for an announcement for some evening in
December for the Handi-Van to transport residents around town to view the Christmas lights. It is commendable to see many beautifully decorated properties. A lot of effort goes into such displays and we appreciate it all.
Our November birthdays were Clifford Stretch on November 14, Eunice Gulbraa November 15, and
Lawrence Hurum on November 14.
We have a few more birthdays in December. Emil Mazankowski will celebrate on December 1, Arlene Majeski on December 3, Adeline Labreche on December 11, Margaret Greenwood on December 28, and Victor Therou on December 30. Happy Birthdays to each of you.
We have welcomed some new residents into Vialta Lodge. Morris and Paulette Erickson, Lorne Maxwell, and Lynn Carter. We trust you will adjust quickly to this new phase of your lives and join in whatever activities interest you. Please plan to come and listen to the entertainers as they are all brought in for your enjoyment.
Have a blessed and enjoyable Christmas. Some words to ponder from Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States: “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. “ Blessings to all and stay safe.
In Lieu of Christmas Cards campaign back
The In Lieu of Christmas Cards campaign by the Viking Legion has begun with boxes set out last week in various locations in Viking, including The Weekly Review office.
Every year this campaign is a chance for people to give to the community in lieu of sending Christmas cards to their friends and family. People have until the deadline day of Wednes-
day, Dec. 18, to get their names and donations into one of the many locations where the boxes have been placed.
The names of donors will be published in The Weekly Review in the Dec. 23 Christmas edition of the paper under the “Community Christmas Card” title.
The donation boxes are easy to recognize with decorations and envelopes at these many locations in
Viking in order to facilitate those who want to donate.
The Legion uses these donated funds from the donors for work in the community and for those who are less fortunate within our midst.
All donations are gratefully accepted, but in order to get your name into the “Community Christmas Card” they must be brought into a participating location by Dec. 18.
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Parcel # 2 - Consisting Of The SW-33-48-16-W4M - Being 160 Acres M/L - Beautiful, Mostly Open land, Currently Having 50 Acres Cultivated, 110 Acres Being Pasture Land & A Few Trees, Dug Out, Also A Former Yard Site. Quarter Is Fenced & Cross Fenced, With Some Work There Is An Opportunity For Many Of The Pasture Acres to Become Cultivated.
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Becky Hopkins (left) and Dorothy White of the Viking Legion with one of the donation boxes dropped off to many locations in Viking as the “In Lieu of Christmas Cards” campaign kicked off last week.
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17. Natural settings 18. Weekend entertainments
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5. Makes law
6. Informative book
7. Animal's body part
9. American playwright
10. Blood poisoning
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Town of Viking Christmas Turkey Dinner is held inside over the noon hour.
Those coming out to donate and have coffee with their members will be able to ask the RCMP questions about safety programs and initiatives, reporting crime, staffing and protecting the community.
And there will be even further opportunity to probe for answers on these and other subjects at a Town Hall with the RCMP to take place on Wednesday, December 18. The members will be fielding your issues and questions at the Viking
Carena Complex lobby starting at 6 p.m.
The Viking RCMP members will be on hand to meet with local residents.
They will speak on crime reporting, provide a community update on current issues and concerns, discuss the CAPTURE program and how it works.
Again, there will be an opportunity to find out how to protect yourself from fraud and scams that are highly prevalent now.
And anyone interested in possibly joining up can hear about recruitment and working in the RCMP.
Officers will also be fielding your questions on the issues that are happening on the local level.
OBITUARIES
Donna Jean (Pugh) O’Neill
Donna Jean O’Neill passed on November 21, 2024, in Camrose, Alberta, at the age of 87. She is greatly
missed by her partner, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Heart of Mary’s Catholic Church on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Viking, Alberta. A committal will be at the Viking Cemetery, Viking, Alberta. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the Royal Canadian Legion in Camrose, Alberta. In leu of flowers, donations will go to the Camrose Women’s Shelter.
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780-336-4842
vikingfuneralservices.ca
Holden Christmas market a go despite challenging weather
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Holden held their annual Christmas market in the Holden Community Hall on Saturday, November 23. Vendors said the stream of people was steady despite the rapidly falling snow.
The Holden Senior Club sold beef on a bun, hot dogs, over ten kinds of pie, and refreshments at the Holden Christmas Market.
KARI JANZEN PHOTOS
Viking Fire Department: The members of the 2024 Viking Fire and Rescue
from left:
Captain Patrick Tkaczyk, Dennis Kjelland, Sherri Tkaczyk, Richard Samson,Justin Duguay, Alex Bayrachny, Sjohn Allen, Sherry Fornal., Joe Venne, and Fire Chief Kevin Fornal. Missing from photo are Lieutenant Kirk Maxwell, Terri Trempner, Travis Voltner, Assistant Chief Janis Norburn, Kristen Voltner, Assistant Chief/Training Officer Logan Roth, Rylan Leblanc, Braeden Brooke, Tracy Roeleveld, Lieutenant/Training Officer Jamie Norburn, Brent Beaumont, Brenna Fornal, and Abby Morken. PHOTO SUPPLIED
smell gas in your home, leave immediately and call the fire department from another house.
Create a home escape plan with your family and practice home fire drills.
overload extension cords or run them underneath rugs.
Check and replace smoke alarm batteries when you change your clocks. If there is a fire in your house, touch the doorknob to check if it is hot before entering another room.
Salute to Firefighters
Village of Irma Mayor, Council & Residents
Thank you to all the volunteers who give of themselves to keep our communities safe.
MEMBERSOFTHE HOLDEN FIRE DEPARTMENTFORYOUR DEDICATIONANDSERVICE. ~ The residents, Council and Staff
Holden Fire Department: Back, L-R: Reg Chetney, Ellen Ewasiuk, Heather Kohlman, Lucy Upham, Hannah Chetney, John Hrabec, Katie Hrabec, Cordell Janzen, Krisha Ligard. Front, L-R: Deputy Chief Dave Marko, Chief Blair Ewasiuk, Deputy Chief Justin Ewasiuk. Missing: Tyler Beckett, Dave Golka, Dave Zayonce.
Irma Fire Department: Members of the Irma Fire Department are, from left: Darcy Tomlinson, Cory Rinas, Justin Ganie, John Wilson, Ray Guard, Robert Larson, Dand evan Newton. Kneeling are: Ty Ganie and Ulises Reynaga Missing from photo are: Brandon Parsons, Tyler Kroening, Zach Mackay, Keaton Harbin, Carter Lawson, Amy Newton, Harrison Lawson, Mackenzie Lawson, and Josh Younker.
Smoke Alarm Safety Tips
Don’t wait - check the date! Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years.
An alarm should be mounted on the ceiling in or near the centre of the room, hall or stairway, and at the head of each stairway leading to an occupied area.
Never locate an alarm in front of an air register, fans or vents.
Never paint or put stickers on a smoke alarm.
Accept our sincere thanks! ~Amber, Ty, & Erin
Keep alarms at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) from any corner.
To clean the alarm, open the cover and gently vacuum the interior of it. The alarm may sound while the unit is being cleaned.
~Yogi & Shirley
Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes should be located on the high side of the room.
Keep alarms 60 to 90 centimeters (two to three feet) away from light fixtures.
Avoid installing smoke alarms where the temperature is less than 5 degrees Celsius or exceeds 48 degrees Celsius.
Reports from the National Fire Protection Assoc. show that smoke detectors can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by nearly 50%
The lifespan of a typical smoke alarm is about 10 years, but some models last as little as 5 years.
Keep alarms away from doors and windows.
Joins with all communities to say thanks to our brave firefighters. From the Board and staff
Kinsella Fire Department: Members of the Kinsella Fire and Rescue are, from left to right. Peter Albert, Kelly Overbo (Fire Chief), Vern Brown. Missing from photo: Shelyce Morrison, Philip Daugherty and Fay Overbo.
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Bruce Fire Department: Members of the Bruce Fire Department are, back row, from left: Cynthia Roulston, Kelvin Erickson, and Taylor Roulston. In the front row, from left: Franz Nauenburg, Rob Roulston, Joe Roulston and Grant McKinney. Missing from photo: Bruce Kawalilak and Neil Erickson.
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