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Tofield Haunted Fire Hall once again a popular attraction this Halloween

The Tofield Fire Hall was a screaming attraction once again this Halloween, as over 500 hundred people filed through the doors to experience the annual haunted fire hall walkthrough. Tables were also set up so trick or treaters could warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and visit. CASSANDRA LUNDBEK PHOTOS Cassandra Lundbek Staff Reporter Strolling through town at 7 p.m. on Halloween this year, Thursday, October 31, you would have thought everyone had gone home. That is, until you turned the corner at the local fire hall.

“The fire department has been hosting Halloween for many years, giving kids and family a safe please to warm up and meet,” Kevin Moos, Station 1 District Fire Chief, said of the popular event.

In the last five years they have added the haunted house making it an eerie must-see Halloween destination for many in the community.

With flames and smoke, crew members popping out in spooky outfits to provide the popular jump scare, this year’s haunted house received more

than a few screams. Every year the crew adds new props and changes up the layout so it is a different experience no matter how many years one may walk through.

“Members do it so that kids can have a safe place to have fun and enjoy the spirit of the spooky season,” Moos said.

For those who aren’t a fan of the scary

side to Halloween, the opportunity to warm up and enjoy some hot chocolate and local company in the hall was also clearly appreciated by many town residents. While there was no official headcount, it was a success, as they handed out around 500 bags of chips and cups of hot chocolate.

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Local Remembrance Day ceremonies Kari Janzen

Staff Reporter

The local Royal Canadian Legions will be holding Remembrance Day ceremonies in Tofield, Ryley, and Holden on Monday, November 11, which the public are invited to attend.

The ceremony in Tofield will be preceded by the marching parade which will arrive at the Tofield Community Hall before the 11 a.m. ceremony start.

“The parade will depart the Tofield Legion at 10:30 a.m. going north on 49 St., turning left on 54 Ave. to the cenotaph, then south to the hall,” Tofield Legion President Jim Warren said.

“A small contingent of

military from 1st Service Battalion from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Edmonton will be in attendance. It will be a smaller number, as many of the Battalion have been deployed,” Warren said.

“The service will start with the marching on of the colours. Following that, O Canada, the Last Post silence Reveille, the Piper’s lament, speakers, hymns, laying of wreaths, God Save the King, and will conclude with retiring the colours,” he said.

Following the ceremony, a light lunch will be served at the Tofield Legion.

“After lunch, depending on the weather, there will be wreath laying at the cenotaph by

the Town office and at the Memorial Wall in the Field of Honour at the Tofield cemetery,” Warren said.

The ceremony in Holden will be held at the cenotaph at the 50 St. and 50 Ave. intersection at 11 a.m., with a service and light refreshments to follow at the Holden Legion. The Holden Museum will also be open on November 11, following the cenotaph service until 3 p.m.

The ceremony in Ryley will begin at 12 noon, allowing for cadets who split off to attend the Tofield and Holden ceremonies to meet in Ryley. Ryley Legion member Annette Short said it will begin outside the Ryley Le-

gion where the cenotaph is located, with the laying of wreaths, and a

ceremony will follow at the Tofield Community Hall. After that, a

potluck lunch will be held back at the Legion building.

Three-week Legion Poppy Campaign has begun Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The Tofield Legion launched the poppy campaign on Friday, October 25, at the cenotaph outside the Town Office, to ceremoniously pin the first poppy onto dignitaries Mayor Deb Dueck, Beaver County Reeve Kevin Smook, and Beaver County Councillor Lionel Williams.

Poppy Chair Chris Shaw said the campaign is held in order to raise money to support

veterans through the poppy fund.

“The campaign raises awareness for our fallen and our surviving veterans, and to raise funds to provide support for veterans and their families,” she said.

The campaign runs from the last Friday in October through to November 11 and every year the Tofield Legion presents the Mayor, the Reeve, and one of the county councillors with the first poppy.

“The pinning of the first poppy at 9 a.m. is

done nationally. All the branches go out and pin the first poppy on the local dignitaries. “ It is the beginning of the launch of the campaign, and the appropriate time that the poppies can be worn,” Shaw said.

“Now we’ll go out to deliver the poppy trays around town and in the surrounding areas.

“We cover from Chipman, Strathcona County, down Highway 21; we have a very large area and it will take us all day to deliver,” she said.

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Retirement celebration held for Beaver EMS Executive Director Kari Janzen

Staff Reporter

Friends, family, coworkers, and members of the community gathered to celebrate the retirement of Beaver Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Executive Director Wes Baerg at the Tofield Community Hall on Sunday afternoon, November 3. Baerg began working for Beaver EMS in 1991 as an emergency vehicle operator (EVO).

“I was working in another career as a cabinet maker. I was working at home, and I saw an ad looking for an EVO. I thought, well, that could be kind of exciting, something different. I started

then and took the EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) course, then the EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) course, and then the Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) course,” Baerg said.

“Wes was actually one of the first people to take the new EMR course in Alberta,” said Norm Martineau, Tofield Town councillor and former coworker of Baerg’s.

“Shortly after that, he ended up becoming an EMT, and then in 1999, he graduated as an advanced care paramedic. Wes, in about 2005, took over as management, just as the Alberta government was deciding to do all the

changes with pre-hospital care. Wes took that on quite well, and he excelled.

Wes was great at writing policies and all those kinds of things,” Martineau said.

Baerg says he loves going to work, enjoys his job, and that retirement will be a change of pace.

“Retirement is going to be different, a change from what I’ve been doing, going into work every day, and I love going to work. I think we’ve just got great people there, and we're friends. We love doing what we're doing, and it's a privilege,” he said.

When asked what Baerg’s passion is for his job, he said the effect it has on the community.

PHOTO KARI JANZEN

Beaver EMS CAO Crystal Stevenson presented retiring Executive Director Wes Baerg with a plaque that read, “Thank you for your leadership, innovation, and dedication to Beaver EMS,” as well as his name and years of service on it during his retirement celebration at the Tofield Community Hall on Sunday, Nov. 3.

“I love my community. I love contributing to it, and I believe in what we do to provide the best EMS service,” he said.

Baerg’s official last day is December 31. Instead of filling the position of executive director, a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) position was created, and general manager Crystal Stevenson has stepped into the role, covering the administrative duties. Alex Kyle, an ACP, is now also the operations manager, and will cover the clinical and medical duties.

“We divided the Executive Director roles up, to be covered by two positions since I am not a paramedic,” Stevenson said later.

“My CAO duties will include the administration, financial management, human resources, and be a liaison with Alberta Health Services. Alex’s position will fall under direction of me, and he will be in

charge of clinical auditing and the day-to-day medical operations, which includes managing the oncar paramedics and procuring supplies and medication required for the service,” she said.

Stevenson presented Baerg with a plaque that Beaver EMS had made, that read, “Thank you for your leadership, innovation, and dedication to Beaver EMS,” as well as

his name and years of service on it.

“It’s been a real privilege to be part of this organization,” Baerg said. “So many people go to work and they kind of hate their job, but we have such a wonderful organization.

The people that we've been able to assemble are just high quality, committed people, and it's a privilege to be a part of it,” he said.

Wes Baerg thanked those in attendance of his retirement celebration, and spoke on some of his experiences working with Beaver EMS.

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Halloween fun

KARI JANZEN & CASSANDRA LUNDBEK PHOTOS

The Ryley Legion prepared 10 dozen hot dogs for trick or treaters and their families Ryley School students and staff were getting into the halloween spirit and held a on Thursday, October 31, as well as goodscary hair and hat day on Thursday, October 24. SUBMITTED PHOTOS FOR RYLEY ies. Pictured: organizer Cheryl Pope, Quinnlee Swinamer as Hermione Granger, SCHOOL and Pope's granddaughters, Charley and Chelsey Sharpe and Quinnlee Everly Sharpe as a pig and Sally from Swinamer as a White Claw and Harry The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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Ryley School students who dressed up as Mario Kart characters stood together These ladies at the Sunshine Villa had a successful night handing out bags of candy. for a photo during the school's Halloween event.

Ryley School held a Halloween Spooktacular event, with many inter- The House Church arrived with families in a horse Some young trick or treaters started the active games including a mummy wrap, a sensory station, a bean drawn carriage to collect candy at the Sunshine Villa day early, and stopped by the Tofield Meron Halloween night. bag toss, face painting, and Frankenstein Operation. cury for treats on Thursday morning.

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Holden Council suggests garbage bin placement audit Kari Janzen Staff Reporter At the last regular Village of Holden council meeting, councillors discussed the location of garbage bins in the village, and whether they are in the proper places. Mayor Tyler Beckett asked how the Village pays for the garbage bins.

“We pay the tipping fees, so the weight, as well as the rental of the bins,” said Chief Administrative Officer Rosemary Offrey.

“I'm wondering if maybe we should audit the placement of the garbage bins and maybe reduce them,” said Beckett.

“I don't see a reason to have, for example, I've got four within about 250 feet of my house. If we're being billed rental fees per bin, then we might want to go through and audit those,” he said.

Offrey suggested that maybe deciding to relocate the bins would be better than getting rid of bins.

“We might want to reconsider putting the bins somewhere else. I know that some of the residents

call frequently, (complaining) that their bins are full before it’s time to empty them,” she said.

Beckett said they are dealing with issues where bins get filled with grass clippings and other yard waste, so residents are unable to get rid of their regular household waste.

“One of the biggest complaints is that we are paying for garbage fees on top of our property taxes, and a lot of people are filling those bins up with grass clippings and yard waste.

When people go with actual trash, they're not able to use those garbage bins,” he said.

“A lot of people, in my opinion,” Offrey said, “kind of abuse the system.

I think maybe going into a different year, we might want to reconsider how we do garbage pickup.

“Would Council be interested in considering the container that's individual for each home?” she asked.

Beckett said he would like to consider it, and requested a cost comparison.

Deputy Mayor Shawn Cole asked whether the cost of

the bin would be put on the individual, and Offrey said she’d have to look into it.

“I'm not exactly sure on the details. I haven't checked it out, because I don't want to spend time doing something that's not going to go anywhere. I did ask Corey (Popick, Claystone Waste CEO) about it when he and Jackie (Sargent, Communication and Public Relations Advisor) came to visit in the fall, and I was asking about whether that would be an option, and he said it would definitely be an option.

“I also thought that if we went to a different supply where we have the individual containers at each person's home, then we wouldn't have so much damage on our alleyways.

The roads are being damaged severely by the garbage trucks, and we can't do anything about it, as long as the bins are in the alleyways. There's a lot of savings potentially, over time, by going that way.

But the other thing is, I didn't know how council would feel about going down that path, because

the residents are usually just going and throwing their garbage in any bin around the village,” she said.

Beckett said he doesn’t believe the current system is bad, but may be prone to abuse.

“I think the people who are using it more should be paying appropriately and not forcing those who aren't using it to subsidize their cost. If you have your own garbage bins, you're not going to have your neighbour come and dump his grass clippings in your garbage bin. Well, you might, but then you’ve got another issue entirely,” Beckett said with a laugh.

“Obviously,” Offrey said, “we're not doing anything for 2025. It would take conversations with Claystone, and things that have to change about our system.

But I think before you seriously consider this, that you would send out a sur-

vey to the individuals in the village to see how they all feel about that,” she said.

“I'd like to see what the breakdown of costs would

be, going one route over the other. Just because something's been done for 50 years doesn't mean it's the best way to do it,” Beckett said.

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JOHN’S RANT

Smith solidifies her grip on UCP with record support Well it was a lot more than anyone had predicted.

Premier Danielle Smith got a 91.5 per cent approval rating when the results of the UCP leadership review came in.

When making her speech before the 6,000 faithful who gathered in Red Deer, she stressed the need for unity in the party. “(We must) remain united as a party and a movement,” she said.

“But let us not sink to the level of our opponents by attacking or vilifying one another, or breaking into factions and working with leftists to bring down our movement.”

Her success following the weekend should make the Federal Liberals and NDP sit up and take notice.

She just got one of the strongest mandates any party leader in Canada has received and you know she’ll continue to fight for Albertans over Ottawa’s intrusion into public affairs.

Even a lame duck prime minister like Justin Trudeau should recognize her review

numbers give her a position of strength to negotiate with Ottawa.

Now the negative writers at the Tyee, a very left wing publication, stated Nov. 4, her win just means the UCP party is totally controlled by right wing extremists.

And mainstream media comparing her leadership win percentage against NDP leader Naheed Nenshi’s leadership vote (which was 86 per cent of the NDP voters) was “preposterous and a little sad.”

The author of this garbage piece went on to compare Smith with the leadership of Kim Jong Un who heads up the closed regime of North Korea.

Now that’s a pretty off-the-wall comment with nothing to support it.

During the Red Deer bun toss the UCP delegates passed all 35 resolutions that were presented to the party members.

These will now go to the government where they may eventually become a policy or a piece of legislation.

But not all of them

will.

They are the messages from the grass roots of the governing party letting the Premier and her government know where their feelings lie.

Some of the resolutions which may have been off the wall will not see the light of day while others with merit may form government policy sometime in the future.

What Smith's leadership results show, however, is that she is in control of the UCP. The Tyee further writes, “Readers may have seen suggestions in the media that now that Smith’s leadership review is successfully concluded, she will start to act more seriously.

“Don’t believe it. The extremists are going to continue to call the tune and, insomuch as she might disagree with them, Smith can be expected to continue to dance to it.”

I’ve got to disagree with this assessment.

Smith’s results mean she has the support of her cabinet and any knives that may have

been waiting in the corridors of power to stab her in the back have been neutralized.

I do expect her to continue with a Conservative agenda, but given the results of the last election and weekend review results this is the path the majority of Albertans want.

The province wants a more libertarian view when it comes to vaccine policy, land owner rights and gun restrictions.

They want someone with a strong voice to stand up and fight Ottawa.

Results from recent elections in B.C. and

Saskatchewan show the Conservative movement still remains strong in the west.

Meanwhile, Nenshi has said he’s in no hurry to get a legislative seat and take his place as official opposition leader in the Legislature.

If he prolongs this, how long will his shadow cabinet continue to support him, if he’s not on the floor of the house guiding the battle as the captain of the ship?

It begs the question, when he received all those thousands of votes to overwhelm his competitors in the NDP

leadership race, how many were anything more than one week party members?

Will they be around when the next election rolls around?

While the next election isn’t for another two-and-a-half years.

In her speech Saturday morning, Smith mentioned the NDP just once.

“Alberta’s economy is booming, and we aren’t slowing down for any Liberals or New Democrats in Ottawa, or New Democrats here in Alberta for that matter,” she said.

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RCMP Report Twenty-six street lights stolen in Tofield valued at $11,000 Tofield RCMP responded to 27 calls for service during the week of October 21 to October 27. The highlighted occurrences are as follows: Theft of a work trailer in Beaver County near Range Road 171 – Investigation ongoing. A resi-

dent of Tofield was frauded online in relation to purchasing a firearm – Investigation ongoing.

Break and Enter into a garage on 53 Ave in Tofield – Nothing stolen, no suspects or witnesses.

Two reported neighbour disputes in the town of

Tofield - members attended and mediated the situations.

Suspicious vehicle on Township Road 594 Beaver County – Members attended and learned it was broken down.

Theft of 26 street lights

being stored in the Town of Tofield public truck parking.’ Value over $11,000 - Investigation ongoing.

Stolen license plate from 52 Ave. in Ryley. No suspects or witnesses.

Assault investigation which occurred on Range

Sextortion – explicit photo sent online and now sender is being asked for money or the photo will be shared. Investigation ongoing.

If you have any information on a crime, contact the Tofield RCMP at 780-662-3353

Road 173. Investigation ongoing, possibly road rage incident.

Report of a stolen trailer with GPS tracking near Range Road 170.

Members attended, trailer no longer there and is now pinging in B.C.

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Drivers passing school busses illegally continues to be a problem Kari Janzen Staff Reporter In the Community Peace Officer’s (CPO) quarterly report for Tofield, CPO Chelaine Regehr noted that motorists passing school busses while the red lights are flashing, indicating that children are boarding or exiting the bus, continues to occur.

“Drivers passing school busses is still an issue this school year, with one driver getting a warning and another resulting in a citation.

When this offence occurs, a reminder is put out to the public, utilizing Town resources,” the quarterly report says.

The penalty for failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights is $567 and six demerit points.

“Drivers must respect the flashing lights on a school bus, which create a safety zone around the bus and are often children's only defence when they get on or off the bus,” the Government of Alberta said in their August press release regarding back-to-school safety.

The report also said that warnings were given to motorists who performed U-turns illegally, or did a Jturn, which is when a driver who is traveling one direction crosses the lane of oncoming traffic to park on the opposite side of the street.

“When seen, verbal warnings were given to drivers that are conducting U-turns and J-turns. This also results in explaining and educating drivers on the rules and fines associated,” she said.

Regehr said traffic infractions decreased this last quarter due to more paperwork and less time conducting patrols.

“Traffic did slow over the course of the last three months as less time was spent conducting traffic operations due to complaints that have come in that involved a higher paperwork load,” she said.

Under the community standards category, there were 27 notices issued to maintain grass and or unsightly properties, 10 notice to entry, and two notices for mayweed.

Under animal control, there were three issues regarding dogs barking, one dog at large, one dog that bit someone, and three issues regarding dogs listed under ‘other.’

“This quarter there was only one dog at large, and this dog had never gotten out before. The owner was out, actively looking for it, and the dog was found by the owner. There was one dog attack complaint with a person getting bit. As a result, the dog was deemed dangerous under the Town bylaw, with the owner slowly complying to the restrictions the Town has put in place for that classification of dog,” Regehr’s report says.

“Our focus in the next three months will be to finish up grass and unsightly orders that will go out before the next large item drop off, and traffic, as complaint calls will decrease and more time will allow for traffic operations,” she said.

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Please send/ fax or email your resume by November 15th, 2024 Maria Shihinski, Manager, Holden Lodge Box 370 Holden, AB, T0B 2C0 Phone: 780- 688-3817 Email: holdenlodge@mcsnet.ca Fax: 780-688-2364 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY JOB TITLE: Recreation/Facilities & Communication Assistant DEFINITION: The part time, permanent Recreation/Facilities & Communication Assistant works with the Recreation/Facilities Coordinator by performing all aspects of development and implementation of the Town of Tofield internal and external communication strategies. The individual shall work collaboratively with the Town of Tofield staff to provide professional communication services for the organization.

The individual shall be required to help coordinate and work during community events such as, Western Days, Ry-Tof Tournament and Snow Goose Festival, to name but a few.

A primary function of the role is to ensure maximum use of facilities by working with community groups, provincial bodies, conferences, camps and neighboring Municipalities. Creativity will be required in the way of marketing and promoting the facilities to maximize exposure and usage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB • Provides assistance with event coordination for Tofield’s annual events and programs.

• Provides program planning assistance to a variety of local community groups and organizations.

• Provide assistance with the coordination of the Arena ice schedules and Tofield Bus • Assists with bookings for all recreation facilities including, but not limited to, the arena, community hall, and ball diamonds.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

• Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in business administration, sport and leisure management or a related program from an accredited College or University.

An acceptable level of education and experience will also be given consideration.

• Background in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism or related areas • Thorough knowledge and effective application of communications strategies and tactics, including communications planning, issues management, media relations, digital media management, public relations and message development and advertising • Experience with social media in a professional business environment • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Creative Suite • Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious, cooperative, and productive working relationships with other employees and the public.

• Ability to effectively converse with external customers relating to their concerns and requests • Ability to work flexible hours and perform occasional overtime with weekend and holidays • Ability to work under stress, handle stressful situations and meet deadlines.

• Ability to report for work on time and in a professional manner to perform the duties of the job for an entire workday.

Salary Range - $31.05 – $36.33 We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted Please submit resumes to the attention of: Jeff Edwards, CLGM Assistant CAO Town of Tofield PO Box 30 5407 50 th Street Tofield, Alberta T0B 4J0 jedwards@tofieldalberta.ca

The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - Page 9

Tofield Legion Poppy Campaign is underway Kari Janzen Staff Reporter The Tofield Legion launched the poppy campaign on Friday, October 25 at the cenotaph outside the Town Office, to ceremoniously pin the first poppy onto dignitaries Mayor Deb Dueck, Beaver County Reeve Kevin Smook, and Beaver County Councillor Lionel Williams.

Poppy Chair Chris Shaw said the campaign is held in order to raise money to support veterans through the poppy fund.

“The campaign raises awareness for our fallen and our surviving veterans, and to raise funds to provide support for veterans and their families,”

she said.

The campaign runs from the last Friday in October through to November 11 and every year the Tofield Legion presents the Mayor, the Reeve, and one of the county councillors with the first poppy.

“The pinning of the first poppy at 9 a.m. is done nationally. All the branches go out and pin the first poppy on the local dignitaries. It is the

beginning of the launch of the campaign, and the appropriate time that the poppies can be worn,” Shaw said.

“Now we’ll go out to deliver the poppy trays around town and in the surrounding areas. We cover from Chipman, Strathcona County, down Highway 21; we have a very large area and it will take us all day to deliver,” she said.

The Tofield Legion launched the poppy campaign on Friday, October 25 at the cenotaph outside the Town Office, to ceremoniously pin the first poppy onto local dignitaries. L-R: Beaver County Councillor Lionel Williams, Tofield Legion Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Shaw, President Jim Warren, Town of Tofield Mayor Deb Dueck, Beaver County Reeve Kevin Smook, First Vice President Paul Shaw, Legion members Deb Shaw, Tom Holden, and Dave Schultz.

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Wednesday, November6, , 2023, Volume 16, Issue 46 Wednesday, Wednesday November February 16 2024, 2022 Volume Volume17, 15 Issue Issue45 7

Snooker table made over courtesy community support program County covers half the cost of snooker table repairs at Viking Seniors Centre Patricia Harcourt The snooker table at the Viking Seniors’ Centre got a new cover last Friday, Nov. 1.

The work was done by Mike Wasyliw of Mike’s Billiard Service, who travelled from Sherwood Park for the daylong job.

Wasyliw said the replacement of the cloth on top of the billiard table was “just routine maintenance,” adding: “It just gets worn out over time.”

He estimated the last time the table itself got an overhaul was 10 to 15 years previously but it was still in very good condition.

“The county funded half the cost,” said Garry Wolosinka, past-President of the Seniors Centre, who was on hand watching the delicate process of taking off the old layer and replacing it with a new cloth.

The total cost was $1,600 with 10 per cent taken off for seniors, he said.

“Normally, it would be about $1,800 with travel,” said Wasyliw. And Wolosinka said the quality of the work was important in recovering a snooker table.

“We have to have the proper person to do the job,” he said, adding Mike was that person.

The work of ensuring the cover is on properly also involves ensuring the snooker table is level when it is being applied.

“The floor shifts sometimes,” said Wasyliw. “We’ll fine tune (the levelling) if we need to.”

Wolosinka credited the help of Beaver County and Division

5 Councillor Dale Pederson for getting the prompt approval for the repair after applying to the county’s September intake of its Community Support Program.

The county gave the seniors centre an $880 operational grant for installation of a new pool table cover for the 6X12 snooker table “as the cloth has been ripped in a couple places, plus it is probably 30 plus years old,” stated the application.

There are currently 10 regular members that use the snooker table. Also it is used when families rent the facility.

“That would probably bring the user numbers up to 165 or more,” stated the application.

Wolosinka is hoping to get more people interested in using the table on a regular basis. “It was just time to get something done,” he said, adding his gratitude to the county for helping to make it happen.

“We’re trying to get more people into the game,” said Wolosinka, a player himself.

The table itself is about 2,000 lb. in weight due to the shale topping underneath the cloth.

Wasyliw was being helped by Brian Sharp who has a pool room in Wainwright and wanted to pick up some tips on repair and upkeep of these tables, of which there are two in the Viking centre.

Sharp said that, because the pockets are smaller and the distance is larger,” on a snooker table, people seem to prefer the smaller billiard table.

“There is very little room for error,” with snooker, he said.

Snooker table repairman Mike Wasoyliw cleans and levels off the shale which makes the 2,000 lb. table so heavy. PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS

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4 - Beaver County Chronicle,November 6, 2024

Op-ed: Victim Services redesign - all victims of crime deserve support Mike Ellis Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Province of Alberta

Dealing with the aftermath of a crime can be challenging for victims, and everyone’s journey to recovery is different.

Alberta’s government is committed to making sure victims get the support they need, which is why we are changing how victim services currently operates to ensure every Albertan in every corner of

the province will have access to the help they need when they need it.

Alberta’s government decision to overhaul the Victim Services Unit (VSU) model, with its 60 detachment-based and locally governed units, was made with careful consideration of the current challenges facing the system. A comprehensive review of the current system – one that included discussions with 150 stakeholder groups – identified inconsistencies and gaps in services that

had been developing over a long period of time and needed to be addressed.

Under the old model, 14 areas had no local victim services unit, which is why the new model being implemented by Alberta’s government ensures every RCMP detachment in the province will have access to consistent victim services.

That means if you were a victim of crime in a certain part of Alberta, you had no service. This was unacceptable.

Fall intake of support requests approved Patricia Harcourt Beaver County’s fall intake of community support requests were all approved except for one at the regular meeting of council in October.

There were five requests approved for $2,500 each, including the Blackfoot Grazing Association for clearing and replacing fenceline; the Happy Wanderers to help with transportation costs for seniors; the Borschiw Social Guild for upgrades to the hall; the Beaverhill Bird Observatory Society for mileage and expense costs for school presentations; and, the Association for Life-Wide Living of Alberta to support the upcoming BRAIN (Battle River Arts Innovation and Neuroscience) conference.

Also awarded was $3,500 as an operating grant to the Katchemut Creek Family Horse Club for insurance, equipment and building a storage shed.

The Holden Municipal Library received $1,200 towards the upgrading of two computer stations.

The Viking Senior Citizens Centre was granted $880 for a pool table cover.

And the Cloverlodge Stampede Association received an operating grant of $8,150.27 to build back pens for their annual rodeo.

And two organizations were granted funding over and above the $2,500 limit, he noted, citing Katchemut and Cloverlodge.

In all the amount given out for the fall intake was $26,230.27.

Ryan Arndt, general manager of corporate services, explained that all the requests meet the policy

criteria except the Bruce Hotel’s request regarding its annual car show.

As the hotel is a for profit organization, it is not eligible for the community support funding, he said.

The hotel had requested $1,695 to cover expenses to host their Show and Shine event.

“Administration has reviewed this request ad it does not meet the policy eligibility criteria as the Bruce Hotel is not a community organization but a private for profit company,” stated Arndt.

“I understand it doesn’t

fit the criteria,” said Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2), “but I wonder if the county could somehow support that event.”

And Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) said he “wondered if the hotel could partner with a community organization like 4H,” that would be eligible for a support request.

Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1) agreed that with that kind of scenario and partnering with a nonprofit, the car show could re-apply in time for the spring intake for next year’s car show.

Also, under the old model, each unit was operated by an independent society, which resulted in a lack of integration and resource-sharing. Under the new model, regional governance will ensure each community can draw on resources to keep their public services stable and consistent.

To address these issues, we're moving towards a regional governance model with four integrated Regional Victim Serving Societies. Classification: Protected A. These regional societies will help victims by increasing the reliability, of support across the province. This means that victims will have access to stable and consistent levels of care and assistance, regardless of their location. It’s a new approach that will allow for greater flexibility to deliver services at the community level where they are needed most.

With a renewed focus on the needs of victims, this approach will streamline operations, foster collaboration both within and

across regions, and ensure all Albertans have fair access to critical victim services. As well, the changes mean that the total number of frontline employees will increase from 130 to 153, and both frontline employees and local volunteer advocates will have the resources and training necessary to better serve victims in their communities.

The regional societies are independent, and they make their own staffing decisions for the units in their regions.

The primary goal of these changes is to ensure that victims and survivors have access to the supports they need to recover and rebuild their lives in the aftermath of a crime or tragedy.

I have met with many municipalities and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and we have incorporated feedback into the redesign.

Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown supported the redesign and said, “We look forward to working with the new team, provid-

ing the same efficient, caring & compassionate service that supports our community at their most vulnerable times.”

Mayor Megan Hanson, from the Town of Sylvan Lake told me the redesign is a “Much-needed change.”

She said, "Under the previous Victims Services model, staff and volunteers in Sylvan Lake tried valiantly to provide and maintain supports for victims of crime but lacked adequate supports This shift to a new model is a positive and much-needed change for our community.

A regional model helps to pool resources and gives us confidence that victims in Sylvan Lake and across Alberta will receive the help they truly deserve.”

Alberta’s government is taking action so every community across our province will have access to the services and support.

To those who are victims of crime or tragedy, Alberta’s government will be there regardless of where you live.

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Support your local food bank Technology literacy classes to be offered in Tofield this holiday season Kari Janzen

Staff Reporter

The Tofield Mercury has officially launched its annual Fill the Tree fundraising campaign for 2024, in an effort to encourage the community to consider donating towards the

Tofield Ryley and Area food bank this Christmas season.

What started out as a small front counter campaign decades ago has grown into a major fundraiser for Caribou Publishing newspapers.

Each paper raises funds for

Nootka Sea Cadets raise funds for poppy fund

The 56 Nootka Sea Cadet Corps of Tofield spent their annual poppy day at the Tofield IGA, partnered with the Tofield Legion, to encourage the public to purchase a poppy on Sunday, November 3. The funds raised from the poppy campaign go towards veterans and their families in the local area. Pictured L-R: Tofield Legion Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Shaw, Master Cadet (MC) Torpe, MC Ferguson, MC Manning, and Civilian Instructor Cappella.

its own unique food bank, which benefits hundreds in Beaver, Flagstaff, and Lamont counties.

Last year Tofield Mercury readers and customers stopped in or sent cheques as we filled the tree and raised $3,905. The total raised from all Caribou papers was over $20,000. This season with food banks low on supplies, the goal is to match or exceed that amount.

Those who donate $20 or more will receive a tax receipt, and all contributors will have their names added to the on the Fill the Tree promotional page that is printed in the paper each week. As the number of names grows, so does the amount of money for the food bank.

“Thanks to our amazing readers, every year seems to get bigger and better.

We know times are tough for many Canadian families and there’s never more pressure than during the holidays,” said Eric Anderson, Tofield Mercury Associate Publisher.

Donations are already being accepted at The Tofield Mercury office. Donations can also be mailed to Box 150, Tofield, AB; T0B 4J0. Cheques should be made payable directly to the ‘Tofield Ryley and Area Food Bank.’

Due to Remembrance Day on Monday, November 11th, the Tofield Mercury will be closed.

Beaver County CALP (Community Adult Learning Program) is offering digital skills classes beginning on November 19 at the Tofield Nature Centre.

Classes will be held Tuesdays from 12 noon until 2 p.m., and each session costs $2.

"The classes are geared towards individuals who are looking to gain more knowledge with their digital devices. They can bring in a cell phone, tablet, laptop, etcetera. There is no age limit and there is also no skill limit! Our classes are available for anyone and everyone who wants to be more confident with their digital devices," Jocelyn Wynnyk, Adult Learning Program Coordinator.

Twelve spots are available in the classes. If the class becomes full, there is oneon-one tutoring available.

Some of the topics that may be covered include social media, email, video chat, and online safety.

Interested participants can register for a class by contacting CALP staff by email or phone. Participants are encouraged to bring friends and family to attend classes with them.

"Digital skills has been a part of CALP for many years, and is becoming

more and more prominent in the foundational learning world. The classes were initially created by other

CALPS within Alberta and have been adopted by many other CALP organizations," Wynnyk said.

OBITUARIES Dorothy Bowen Dorothy Bowen of Tofield, Alberta passed away on November 2, 2024 at the age of 91 years.

She is survived by her daughters Debra (Mark) and Linda (Luke); grandchildren Sonja, Arthur, Randy, Bobbie, Melissa, Felicia and Brian; great-grandchildren Janelle, Morgan, Brayden, Logan, Brea, Brennon, Sydney and Hadley; adopted son Brian McDonald; daughter-in-law Lynette Bowen; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Sr and her son Arthur Jr. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Tofield United Church with Rev. Helen Reed officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Canada.

Weber Funeral Home 780-662-3959 www.weberfuneralhome.ca

Church Directory

We will reopen Tuesday, November 12th.

Ad deadline for the Wednesday, November 13th paper will be Friday, November 8th @ noon.

Vanessa Poitras Staff Reporter

Bardo Lutheran Church Salem Mennonite Church

Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM 49232 Rge Rd 184 Tofield, AB Pastor Calvin Andringa Sunday Worship Services: In Person – 10:00 AM Streaming – 10:00 AM Livestream available at: tofieldalliancechurch.com

We find joy and hope when we are joined to and rooted in Christ!

Pastor Mark Loewen 780-662-2365

Pr. Peter Beckman www.bardolutheranchurch.ca 780-662-2762 • 5907 - 49 Street 5609 48th St. - 780-662-3411

Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am

TOFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH

St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Parish

Sunday Worship Service 10:30am

Tofield United Church

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4832 - 53 Ave, Tofield

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(780) 662-3 3166

Lead Pastor:

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Nathan Nichols

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for more information call 780.662.3471 or email tofieldunited@gmail.com

Pastor: Fr. Jim Corrigan Sunday Mass @ 11 A.M. 5523 - 50 st. Tofield, Ab.

Coffee and snacks after Mass, everyone welcome!

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REMEMBER WHEN Ribbon cutter Lillas Brown, supervisor of Agricultural Societies with Alberta Agriculture was in Ryley on Wednesday night to cut a ribbon to officially open the new indoor swimming pool. A large crowd of interested people were on hand for the opening ceremonies.

This photo appeared in the Tofield Mercury on November 11, 1976.

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The family of the late Gloria Wesley would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and staff at the Daysland Hospital for the excellent care they gave our mother. Thanks to Fee & Sons Funeral Home for their compassion and kindness at this difficult time.

Also thank you to Danial Dsouza, musician Carrie Bendfeld, and the Heisler CWL for preparing the lunch.

Many thanks for the flowers, cards, donations and words of comfort in memory of our mother.

Killam & District Health Care Foundation Ham and Turkey Bingo November 21 at 6:30 p.m.

At the Killam Community Hall $20 Proxy Tickets. Purchase from Board Members, Crafty Creations, Guardian Drugs.

Fun for the Whole Family!

2 Bedroom House For Rent Near Hardisty. Small older home 2 kms out of town. Includes fridge, stove, microwave, washer & dryer. Recent reno’s. Very reasonable rate for the right person or couple.

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There will be no Remembrance Day ceremony in Galahad this year due to unforeseen circumstances.

Gloria’s family, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren

CARDOF OF THANKS CARD THANKS Thank you Flagstaff County for the award we received at the Flagstaff Celebrates Success Gala. Also, thank you for the enjoyable evening. We would also like to thank all of our loyal and valued customers for their support.

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In lieu of thank you cards, the family of Mildred Rokos would like to thank everyone for your support as we remembered our mother and grandmother. All undesignated monetary gifts have been directed to the Beaver Heritage & Agricultural Society.

COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Celebration of life for Ken Ninomiya on November 16/24 At the lougheed senior center from 2-4 Please join us for coffee and fellowship

SUDOKU

Killam & District Health Care Foundation Online Auction 2024 watch on Facebook for our upcoming Online Auction Thrusday, November 14 Tuesday, November 19 Raising Funds for: •Campus of Care Development of a space designed for Patients, Residents, Families, and Friends to come together and enjoy a small town atmosphere. Where events will be held and services provided.

Items can be registered with Shelly 780-385-5350 or Susan 780-385-1861 and dropped off the week of the Auction at Crafty Creations in Killam, Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or you may contact one of the Board Members listed below with your donastion. Sharon Moser 780-3855566, Terri Rombough, Sharleen Chevraux, Pat MacKinnon, Norma Jean Bieleny, Mabel Thompson, Heather Chevraux REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY November 11, 2024 Arrive at Lougheed Community Hall on main street at 10:30 Ceremony with start at 10:45 Refreshments to follow at the Legion Hut next door.

Everyone Welcome FOR RENT RENT FOR Large, non-smoking 2 Bedroom Apartment in Killam.

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3 bedroom house, with fenced yard located in Tofield. Available December 1st. Rent is $1350.00 per month plus utilities, damage deposit is $1350.00.

No smoking, no pets. References required, 1 year lease. Phone 780-8871953 HARDISTY: 2 BR furnished house for rent available now. $1200 plus electricity. Call or text 780-717-6783 FOR SALE SALE FOR Christmas is Coming! Anybody in need of Christmas Lights, Brian has some for sale. They are mixed colours, some are flashing/blinkers. Will sell by length which would be $10 each. There are two strands that need bulb replacements. There is one that has a package with it. If interested, please call Brian at 780-678-0053.

Single electric bed (head and feet adjustable). Like New. For more information call 780-385-2362 Farm raised feeder and market hogs for sale. Daryl Hrehorets, 780-2030533.

SEED FOR FOR SALE SEED SALE ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888483-8789.

HELP WANTED WANTED HELP JP’s Country Daycare is hiring. This daycare is a growing daycare located in Daysland Alberta. Looking for part time help for 2-3 times a week working 5 - 8 hrs shifts, to help support other staff members and help provide quality childcare for the community. Level 1 or 2 would be great, but willing to train applicants if they are a good fit.

Please email resumes to jpcountrydaycare@gmail.com, subject "Help Wanted" 45p

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Halloween at Tofield School Kate Priestley Student Reporter On October 31, Tofield School celebrated Halloween by doing numerous activities to get the students into the Halloween spirit.

Spirit Week (October 28 - 31) started Monday with PJ Day (wear your pajamas), Tuesday was Teacher/Student Swap Day (students dress as teachers and teachers dress as students), Wednesday was Dress Up As a Famous Singer Day, and Thursday was Dress In Your Halloween Costume Day. On Thursday, October 31 the students came into school to find little orange pumpkins all around the building with the students' names on them. If they found their name, they could keep the

little orange paper and later trade it in for candy!

The younger students (grades 5-6) also did a little costume parade, where they could show off their costume to their peers.

The activity that took the most time to set up however, was the haunted house, which was organized and run by the senior leadership class. Due to the class being somewhat small, the students began setting up the week before using class time (4-5 classes total).

The leadership class also asked the students to bring food bank items before they entered the haunted house. Although it wasn’t a requirement to bring, they collected a fair amount of food and it will be brought by Ms. M. Korpan to the food bank in Tofield.

Students and staff alike dressed up for Halloween at C.W. Sears Elementary School on Thursday, October 31. SUBMITTED PHOTOS FOR C.W. SEARS

Grade 1S at C.W. Sears made masks and had a Halloween Dance Party at school.

Top left: A grade 11 student getting ready in the haunted house.

Top right: Three high school girls dressed up as the three blind mice.

Middle: Grade 12 students in their costumes.

Bottom: Tofield School teachers dress up as the Addams Family.

MRS. ROE & KATE PRIESTLEY PHOTOS

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Ryley residents lose their FEATURED PROPERTIES TOWN OF LAMONT home to house fire while away on vacation Cassandra Lundbek Staff Reporter

On Thursday, October 31, a home in Ryley was lost to a fire. While thankfully the residents were away and no one was injured, the entire structure, its contents and, it’s believed, the three family cats, were all lost. Citizens of Ryley have rallied together to offer whatever they can as the homeowners processed their loss.

On Sunday, November 3, Don Hunter of Bucking Good Eats set up his food truck and raised a total of $1,041.25 to help.

“Once again, you all showed what a great place this is!” it was announced, praising the citizens of Ryley on the Bucking Good Eats social media page.

Over the weekend the owners reached out through Ryley Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) on social

media to express their appreciation for the community support.

They stated that at this time, they do not require donations of household items.

Their only request thus far is that people keep their eyes out for their beloved pets, in case they made it out.

They went on to say that should their circumstances change, they will continue to reach out to FCSS.

• 4712 51 St Lamont 5,800 sq ft shop with office and sales space. Shop was used for agricultural machinery repair. Price: $450,000

LAMONT COUNTY • W4-20-55-27-SE Plan 1023701 Block 1 Lot 1A Lamont County. 138.09 acres in the Lamont Heartland for industrial use.

Located North of Highway 15 on Range Road 202. Price: $2,990,00 • HWY 834 between HWY 16 and TWP RD 530 Lamont County 19.48 acres with power and a holding tank. Nice building site.

Price: $215,000.00

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• 5317-50 Ave Andrew. An 18,000 sq. ft. manufacturing shop with office and storage space on 2.3 acres of land Price: $1,700,000

VILLAGE OF CHIPMAN On Thursday, October 31, a home in Ryley was lost to a fire while the residents were away on vacation. No one was injured though it’s believed the three family cats may not have escaped.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month Kelsey Witham Staff Reporter

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness and educate about this disease that is affecting over 32,000 Canadians annually.

Most commonly brought on by smoking, air pollution, and radon gas, it’s the most common cause of cancer deaths. Lung Cancer Canada is a non-profit organization and they collect donations and distribute the funds to help with cancer research, increase awareness, drive policy change, and provide support services to those im-

pacted by a lung cancer diagnosis.

It is estimated that 20,600 Canadians will die from lung cancer this year, which is more than breast, prostate, and colon cancer combined. It may affect anyone, regardless of whether they have a background with smoking or not. Early detection is crucial for an effective treatment.

Signs and symptoms to watch for include pain in the chest, shoulder, back, or arms, frequent lung infections, and a new cough that doesn’t subside or worsens over time. It is recommended to seek medical attention if you have any symptoms. Exposure to high levels of radon in indoor

air can result in an increased risk. To protect yourself you can purchase a radon test kit.

Since launching a new patient input system in August, the Lung Health Foundation has already provided critical input on five potentially lifesaving drugs currently under review by the Canada Drug Agency. The Government of Canada has many resources available for those who are trying to quit smoking. They have committed $66 million annually since 2018 to help support these Canadians. Canada’s Tobacco Strategy is to help achieve the target of less than 5 per cent tobacco use among Canadians by 2035.

• W4-18-54-29-NE N 54466 A RR184 Village of Chipman 38.75 acres 25± acres in hay. Double car garage, power, septic, and well nice building site. Price: $289,900

STRATHCONA COUNTY • SW Part of NW –23 –53 –23 –W4 40.55 acres North of Highway 16 on Range Road 232 in proposed medium industrial zoning with CP rail line at the border of the property. Price: $7,200,000 • Parts of SW and SE -7-53-22-W4 located at Highway 21 and Lakeland drive 63.62 acres of development land with Highway 21 exposure. The property is within the Bremner and local Employment Area ACP with expected future use of industrial. Price: $5,100,000

THORHILD COUNTY • NW 1/4 -14-58-22-W4 and NE ¼ -14-58-22-W4 Plan 172-0793 Block 3 Lot 222 acres game farm with page wire 100 acres could be cultivated. 4 mile North of Redwater. Good HWY 28 access. Price:

$690,000

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Steven Hill

Lauren Hill

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Realignment Auction for R Diamond Ranches Sale Starts November 8th & Closes November 13th, 2024 - Thorhild County, AB Directions: From the Junction of Hwy #63 & Hwy #661, 24 Kms West on Hwy #661, South Side of the Road. Blue Sign: 22523 Hwy 661

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Career fair shows youth what opportunities may lie ahead Cassandra Lundbek Staff Reporter Tofield/Beaver County West Family and Community Support Services (TBWFCSS), in partnership with Beaver County Economic Development Committee (EDAC) and the Town of Tofield, brought together 24 businesses, organizations, and post-secondary institutions to give students a glimpse of future possibilities during their second annual career fair, which was held Tuesday, October 29 in the Tofield School gym.

Claystone Waste came out to show support by sponsoring breakfast snacks.

Last year, TBWFCSS partnered with Viking/Beaver FCSS, Beaver County EDAC, and the Town of Tofield to run a career fair across the county. This year, they opted to host just one event at Tofield School, with another planned for the east half of the county by Viking FCSS in 2025.

Approximately 270 students, as well as a few parents and school staff, made their way to the gym to discuss their futures.

“Our goal was to engage youth and support them with a view of opportunities that are available beyond high school,” stated Tracey Boast Radley, Director of TBWFCSS.

A career fair was held at Tofield School on Tuesday, October 29 in the gym, and 24 businesses and organizations were in attendance to talk with students about their careers. CASSANDRA LUNDBEK PHOTOS Students in grades 8 to 12 from Ryley and Tofield, along with their parents, were invited to peruse tables and talk with many representatives to discuss their future. Representatives from Dacro, Claystone Waste, and local emergency services set up displays, handed out swag and discussed opportunities in the area.

“We do have a key focus on highlighting opportunities close to home, in hopes that youth will consider coming

back to Tofield or Beaver County to live and work,” said Boast Radley.

Angie Granberg of Ravenhill Agencies was on hand to discuss career opportunities in the insurance industry.

Local entrepreneur Kevin Smook with Home-Time Realty provided insights on deciding whether to rent or buy a home and the process involved.

Post-secondary institutions Lakeland College, Northern Alberta Institute of

Technology (NAIT), and the University of Alberta Augustana campus from Camrose sent representatives to talk to students about applying, programs, and careers. The Tofield and Area Health Foundation also attended, and was there to discuss their scholarship opportunities. Overall, it was a well rounded fair with a lot of information to help youth explore their future.

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Jeanie DeGrande, Human Resources Manager for Claystone Waste, was on hand to discuss local career opportunities.

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