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Fall football returns to Sedgewick as Rams play in 6-man league

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO

The Sedgewick Rams took the field against Vermilion last Wednesday, Oct. 5, in their second last home game in the regular season.

The Rams are in their second season since being revived last year by Central High teacher and coach Dan Gillis. See more Page 22.

New Premier Danielle Smith takes oath of office Leslie Cholowsky Editor

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After six rounds of vote counting, the UCP Party of Alberta declared that Danielle Smith had won the leadership contest, with 53.77 per cent of the votes, taking the victory from Travis Toews, the only remaining candidate.

Smith was sworn in to office as Alberta’s 19th Premier during a ceremony held Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Alberta Lieutenant Governor Salma Lahkani oversaw the swearing-in, and administered the oath of office to Smith.

Smith said, “I am humbled and honoured to become Premier of Alberta.

Now the work begins to build one of the greatest places on Earth to live, work and raise a family.

“I have said that I will govern with strength and with compassion, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to demonstrate that to Albertans.”

Smith must now secure a seat in the legislature; she was the only leadership candidate without a seat, and now has

announced her intention to run in a byelection in Brooks-Medicine Hat. That vacancy came open when MLA Michaela Frey resigned earlier in the month.

Smith said, “I would like to thank Michaela Frey for her service representing the constituents of Brooks-Medicine Hat. She was a strong voice in caucus and took the lead on many important issues to stand up for the rights of Albertans and I wish her all the best in the future.

“It is important to me that I am able to join the rest of the United Conservative caucus in the Legislature this Fall to begin the work addressing the concerns of Albertans.” She added, “By running in Brooks-Medicine Hat, I will assure them that forgotten corners of the province will not be forgotten and they will continue to have a strong voice at the table.”

Brooks-Medicine Hat is also the riding Alberta Party Leader Barry Morishita represents; he will be running against Smith in the upcoming byelection.

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AHS needs volunteers to support programs Lougheed Leslie Cholowsky Editor

AHS says it needs volunteers and auxiliary members in the Central Zone.

In a public service announcement made Friday, Oct. 7, AHS appealed to the public for help.

“Volunteers are needed now to support programs that provide care, comfort, and companionship to patients and residents in facilities across the Central Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS).

“Applications are being accepted for volunteer roles, such as patient visitation, mealtime assistance, patient and family advi-

sors, religious community visitors, way finding, recreation assistance, pet visitation, driving and entertaining. Training and mentorship are provided.”

Volunteer opportunities exist at the Daysland Health Centre, Galahad Care Centre, and Hardisty Health Centre, as well as the Sedgewick Community Health Centre, according to AHS. Covenant Health would be in care of volunteer opportunities at the Killam Health Care Centre or Killam Long Term Care.

AHS says, “Several local hospital auxiliaries are also looking for volunteers to support their ef-

forts. Auxiliaries are a vital part of the healthcare team, helping provide funding for equipment through operating hospital gift shops, casinos and event ticket sales. Members also provide support to recreation therapy departments and beautify hospital grounds.”

Any local facility can direct interested volunteers to their auxiliaries for more information.

“Volunteering with AHS is a great way to give back to your community, learn about careers in healthcare, forge lifelong friendships, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.”

ECSHL set to drop the puck Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The East Central Senior Hockey League (ECSHL) has announced that the league will return to nine teams for the 2022-23 season, welcoming back the Forestburg Fly-

ers and Hughenden Jets.

Both cited a lack of players for last year’s season, but this year have signed enough to go forward.

They will rejoin the Stettler Imperials, Delburne Outlaws, Irma Aces, Sedgewick Sabres, Corona-

tion Royals, Oyen Eagles, and Provost Combines for league play this year.

Flagstaff’s two teams, the Sabres and Flyers, are set to face off in Sedgewick for the league’s first home game of the season for both on Saturday, Oct. 29.

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When you got the mail last week, you may have noticed some staff changes.

After 32 years with Canada Post, Gay Backen has retired as of the end of September. Please join me in wishing Gay all the best for her retirement.

We will miss seeing her downtown and our chats, but I hope you find new joy and maybe more time for your lovely flowers.

Gay definitely has a green thumb. We admire her flowers and creative planters at her house all summer long. Congratulations Gay! The new “old” face is Cathy Kueber, who has now returned to the Sedgewick post office as the new postmaster after being in Irma for the past eight years. Welcome back, Cathy!

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I usually try to stay away from birthday wishes as it's impossible to keep up with everyone. However, some inspiring women recently celebrated a remarkable milestone. Please join me in wishing a happy 70th birthday to Jerry-Lynn Burden, Gwenda Poyser, and Elaine DeBock.

Jerry-Lynn was able to celebrate her birthday with a very special guest from Down Under. Son Andrew made it home from Australia for a four day visit with girlfriend Ebony before continuing their travels for some more sightseeing through Canada. It had been five years since his last visit, so having the family together was the biggest gift, said Jerry-Lynn.

Gwenda Poyser celebrated her birthday with a mother and daughter's trip to the Big Apple. One week in New York City with daughters Jessica Mose and Janna Freadrich. Great times, great food, and great

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JOHN’S RANT Alberta’s new premier eeks out Now the real work begins sixth-ballot leadership win Talk about a need for election reform.

Not only do we have a Prime Minister whose party received a whopping 32.6 per cent of the total Canadian vote, now the UCP party is led by a candidate who received just 41.3 per cent of the votes of eligible voting UCP members, at least in the first round.

That number inched marginally higher in the second round, to a whopping 41.4.

In fact it took six rounds of voting to push Smith over the 50 per cent mark for the first time, and I would hesitate to say that 53.77 per cent in the sixth round would be considered a resounding victory.

I’m sure Smith and her people are celebrating the win, but it certainly isn’t the clear mandate to lead that she likely hoped for.

What it points to, instead, is a wide gap existing in the UCP party, where 46.23 per cent of voters apparently just didn’t want to see Smith at the helm, no matter who else was running.

There were about 6,000 voters who actually didn’t think it would go to a sixth round, so their ballots were exhausted and didn’t count for the final outcome.

It actually made me wonder if Kenney had, instead of receiving 51.4, received 53.77 per cent of UCP members voting ‘Yes” in the May leadership vote, would he still have resigned? What, to him, would have constituted a mandate to continue as the UCP party leader?

I don’t think that another 2.3 points wouldn’t have done it for him.

So, is the UCP party any better off now than five months ago?

I suspect not, in fact, I believe the gaps between those who voted for Smith, and those who voted against, just got wider.

Is Danielle Smith the leader who can unite the UCP party?

That remains to be seen; however, I suspect right now, at least half the voters, the ones who didn’t vote for her in the first round, aren’t happy.

But first she will have to seek a seat in the legislature. Luckily a seat just came open in a southeastern rural constituency where the previous UCP candidate received 61 per cent of the vote in the last provincial election.

But the seat is in Brooks-Medicine Hat and it’s now also the seat of Alberta Party Leader Barry Morishita.

That seems rather mean spirited of the UCP party, and Smith in particular.

She could have run in Calgary-Elbow, where former Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer served as MLA before quitting in September; it’s open. But that riding hasn’t always belonged to conservatives, in fact until Schweitzer’s 2019 win, with 44 per cent of the votes in the riding, the seat was held by the Alberta Party, who won 42.2 per cent of the vote in the 2015. Apparently the UCP board there essentially said, too, “Thanks but no thanks, we’d rather choose the right candidate.” Ooof.

But getting back to election reform, are we, as Albertans, and as Canadians, best served by leaders who the majority of voters just can’t throw their support behind?

It feels like the race between NDP and UCP, it’s not so much who you want in, but who you don’t... is that how the UCP party leadership was just decided too?

It will be interesting to see what happens as the next few months unfold.

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY

Well, Danielle Smith, you made your most improbable of political comebacks and now the hard part begins.

You will have to keep the UCP together, and weather the barrage of hate, mistruths and criticism from people on all sides of the political spectrum.

Already the NDP leader Rachel Notley has mounted her orange soapbox to slam the new leader of the UCP. Notley spluttered to the assembled media Smith’s government will bring “more chaos, costs, and conflict.”

“Smith has made it plain that the real issues Alberta families are struggling with are of no interest to her,” Notley said. “Instead, she’s preoccupied with a so-called sovereignty act. At best, it’s a fake, another strongly worded letter to Ottawa. At worst, it will destroy jobs, destroy investor confidence and stifle Alberta’s economy at a critical moment.”

The typical line of drivel from the orange socialists.

I look forward to seeing a Smith/Notley debate. I’m sure Smith will easily hold her own against the former Premier, who we really don’t ever want to see lead this province again.

In fact in her acceptance speech last Thursday, Smith pointed out Notley has had velcro lips when it comes to criticizing her Federal brother Jagmeet Singh and his minions in their ill-conceived pact to prop up the Trudeau Liberals, who are intent on destroying Alberta’s energy industry.

She set the right tone about what she repeatedly called “the Notley-Singh-Trudeau alliance.”

“There is no excuse for any party leader (Notley) seeking to be Premier of Alberta to sacrifice the welfare of Albertans for the sake of toeing the line of her federal party.

“She is not putting Albertans first and that’s the difference between us. I will always, always put Albertans first, no apologies.”

In another interesting move right out of the gate, Smith has decided to seek election in the vacated seat in Brooks-Medicine Hat. This seat was vacated by Michaela Frey, who had announced her intention not run again, but resigned Oct. 7, opening the door for Smith who wants to represent rural Alberta.

But in a twist it is also the home riding of Alberta Party leader Barry Morishita, who is the former mayor of Brooks and a former president of the Alberta Municipalities Association.

Now I like Morishita. I’ve met him several times and I agree with several of the Alberta Party policies, but since getting wiped out in the last provincial election the party has done nothing to raise its profile. In this day and age, if you don’t have a high profile to get noticed in either mainstream or social media, you aren’t going anywhere.

But if Smith wipes out Morishita in Brooks Medicine Hat it will make the next provincial election a two-horse race, and Alberta could use the option of the third choice between the UCP and the NDP. And one last thing Smith has to do: Unite the UCP! Immediately following her election, high profile conservative Ken Boessenkool writing in True North stated, “I just can’t get it out of my head that Danielle Smith’s political project is best viewed as a kamikaze mission. Winning the Alberta UCP leadership, as she did on the sixth ballot, is like watching that finely wrought party strap itself into the plane.”

He added he wished her well, but she was taking not just pages but “entire chapters” from the Donald Trump playbook.

I would disagree with that assessment, but a person with Boessenkool’s stature I would rather see working with Smith and the UCP than opposing them vocally and in print.

For Smith the real work has now started.

JOHN MATHER

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Wheat Kings start season with four straight wins Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Killam Jr. B Wheat Kings played two away games this past weekend, with two wins, including another shutout.

Friday’s game saw the team travel to Vermilion where they took on the Tigers.

While the final was a 3-1 win for Killam, shots on goal and penalties told a different story.

Coach Bob Charchun says, “The guys stuck with it Friday night, as we were definitely not at our best.”

Brandon Zunti got on the scoreboard first, with assists from Ty Milgate and Kobe Charchun, then Jordan Gagnon scored less than a minute later, assisted by Rhett Bergseth.

Marcinkowski fended off 12 shots compared to just nine from Killam.

A penalty filled period two saw the Wheat Kings in the box four times, the Tigers once, and no scoring from either team.

The Tigers led the Wheaties again in shots, outshooting them 16 - 7.

“Marcinkowski was unbelieveable and was the difference in the hockey game.”

The third period started out rough, with penalties on both sides. Brady Caruth scored from Bergseth and Evan Williams to put the Wheat Kings ahead 3-0.

The latter part of the third period saw more penalties for the Wheaties, and a late goal from the Tigers put the score at 3-1 for Killam.

Charchun says, “We did get better as the night went on, and our penalty killing continues to be strong.”

Killam travelled to Vegreville on Sunday, where they swept the Rangers 6-0 in another penalty filled matchup.

Spirits were high on both teams when Charchun scored one in the first, assisted

by Kohl Forster, to put the Wheat Kings ahead.

Period two was more of the same, with penalties in the first minute of the period, and a second goal from Charchun, from Caruth, seconds later.

Gagnon scored midway through the second, assisted by Forster, to put the Wheat Kings ahead 3-1.

Three goals from Killam in the third period cemented the win, and Wheat Kings backup Cole Bullee earned his first shutout of the season.

Charchun says, “Cole Bullee was very solid for us Sunday in Vegreville. It was great to see him earn the shutout, as Cole has been as exceptional team guy for our hockey team the past two seasons.

“He has had his share of adversity through a COVID-shortened season two years ago and then a very untimely injury last year that kept him out of action through a tough part of the year.

“He’s a great kid and he has supported his teammates through and through - they played hard for him on Sunday.”

Over the first four games of the new season, Charchun says that each player on today’s roster has had an opportunity to play. “We will continue to evaluate in practice and league play as we work towards the Dec. 10th deadline where we need to cut down to 23 players.”

Charchun is fairly happy with the team’s progress to date. “Our team defence and goaltending continues to show well.

“It would be nice to have our offence start converting a bit more, but we are getting lots of looks. It will come.”

Charchun’s been particularly impressed by 16-year-old Jordan Gagnon from Sedgewick. “He has been a pleasant surprise. He won a spot at camp and he continues to get better each and every day.

He’s a strong skater with tremendous offensive ability.

“He can take care of himself, too.”

Four wins in a row have put the Wheat Kings at number one in the league, with one more game played than the Wainwright Bisons, who are also on a streak.

The Wheat Kings are playing back at home this Saturday when they will host the Onion Lake Border Chiefs at 7:30 p.m. game time.

Seven points in four games has put Kobe Charchun in the second-place spot in league scoring, with Kohl Forster, Jordan Gagnon, Carter Burton, and Ashton Kelly in the top 25. Bullee and Marcinkowski lead the league in goaltending.

Charchun says, “We are looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.”

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Well hello folks, as I write this column it is Monday, Oct. 10, and the actual Thanksgiving holiday. Our family had our turkey and ham feast on Saturday and what a feast it was.

My man cooked the turkey on his barbeque smoker for the first time and the results were amazing. All of us commented on the fabulous flavour, the meat was moist, with a hint of smoke. Everyone agreed this was the best turkey we have ever had at the farm. We will have to try to smoke other meats and see what happens.

We never fill our turkey cavity with bread-stuffing, but I always put some lemon or oranges quartered into the cavity. Apparently this also aids to keep the meat moist. I can't recall where I learned this tidbit of information, but it works.

I detest peeling potatoes, so my daughter-inlaw Sarah made a large roaster of mashed potatoes. She informed me that she boils the potatoes with water infused with chicken broth to give it more flavour and then when she mashes them adds more broth, garlic, salt, and pepper.

They were absolutely delicious.

Over the years we soon figured out who brings the best food items and they are requested to bring them every year. The other Sarah in our family (our son Jordan's partner) is always requested to bring her homemade pickled carrots and also cranberry sauce made from scratch.

Daughter-in-law Justine brought a huge Japanese salad and it was so yummy that she

doesn't know it yet, but come Christmas she will be asked to please reproduce this salad again.

Jim's sister Ruth is a fabulous baker and she makes decadent butter tarts and her special chocolate cookies.

I cooked the rest, but it is wonderful when others bring their specialties to a big meal. Guests often arrive with wine, special beer, and even an autumn bouquet to put on the Thanksgiving table.

It was also Justine (Dammann) Matthew's birthday, happy birthday to you. Our son Harley, ordered a big birthday cake from the Killam Co-op. They make fabulous sheet cakes that are decorated with a tasteful icing. It is not that sickening sweet icing. Everyone dove into the cake and only one piece of pumpkin pie was eaten. Kudos to the Co-op bakers.

After everyone's belly was full, all the younger adults and the kids decided to explore the farm. They started up

quads, side by sides, old beater trucks, and etcetera and toured the hills and vales of the farm.

They stopped at an old farmhouse yard. There is an abandoned house, chicken coops, and a pioneer cabin that is collapsing. The farmhouse used to be rather lovely, but over the years kids have gone in there and partied. They spray painted disgusting graffiti on the walls, walls were smashed open, looking for hidden treasures like money, I presume.

Many years ago we toured that house and there were mattresses upstairs and I even found a fur hat that would have belonged to

a man. Maybe hunters took a nap in there or young lovers met for a secret rendezvous. Personally, between the mouse poop and pigeon excrement, I would be hard pressed to spend any length of time in there. Our young grandkids were videoed as they explored this "haunted house" and it was hilarious to listen to their comments and oohs and ahs. Oh to be young again.

Everyone came home exhilarated and covered in dust and dirt, but with big smiles on their faces.

Guess what, it is time to eat and drink again!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

St. Paul's United Church was decorated in

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Real Estate - Farm Auction for Harry Rudyk Egremont, AB. SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 @ 11 A.M. Directions: 8 Miles West of Egremont to R.Rd. 232 & South ¾ Mile or West of Redwater on Highway 28 to Opal Corner R.Rd. 224 & North 6 Mi. to Twp. Rd. 584 & West 4 Mi. to R.Rd.232 & South ¾ Mi. or East on Bon Accord on Highway 28 to Lily Lake Rd. & North 14 Mi. to Twp. Rd. 584 & 3 Mi. East to R.Rd. 232 & South ¾ Mi. Watch for Andruchow Auction Signs.

Selling @ 11 A.M. 7 Farm Items Only: *18' T. Axle Prairie Stock Trailer w/Bumper Hitch, Needs work, SN #1P9TSA3B2MT031755 *Approx. 40'X7" P.T.O. Auger *R.T. Wagon w/7' X 10' X 11" Sides Wooden Deck, No Vin, Wired, 22575R15 Rubber *1994 Wildwood T. Axle Holiday Trailer Fully Equipped w/Air, Model 1305, 30' Long,SN # 1RWWW30T4SH002688 Fair Cond., has not been used for sometime. *D.B. 1210 Diesel 3 Pt. Tractor w/5' Case F.E.L. & Bucket for parts, Ran when parked SN# 11150729 * 13' Aerator on Steel, Ideal for Hay, Etc. * 5' Shulte Hyd. Earth Mover w/ Ram, Fair Cond. * 2007 T.Axle 10' Dump Trailer w/ Hoist, Manufactured by Felling Trailers S.T. 225175R15 Rubber, SN 5FTDE102881030448 Real Estate Sells @11:45 A.M. Real Estate being handled by Brent Melville Broker/Owner Remaxin Morinville - Ph. Bus. (780) 939-1111 or Cell: (780) 699-2903.

Real Estate Terms: $25,000 Non-Refundable Deposit on Land Purchase on Sale Day & Balance in Full upon Possession in approx. 30 Days. Successful purchasers are responsible for any G.S.T. Payable, Tax Adjustments & Legal Fees. Property is being sold with no conditions therefore buyers are solely responsible for their own due diligence & inspection. Land is in County of Thorhild. Land consists of 2 Titles-2-80 Acres Parcel being sold as 1 Package.

Legal description X2 4-23-58-23 SW 2022 Taxes were $243.55 & $795.17 Both parcels are presently in Pasture. Power on Property, other older buildings of no value & clean up of scrap, etc.is buyers responsibility. Prior to sale date cleaning will take place; but expect additional work. An opening reserve bid of $200,000 applies.

Gas well revenue to be confirmed & transferred to buyers. Watch for updates.

Sale Terms: Items are Cash, Cheque with Bank Reference. No debit or charge cards are accepted. G.S.T. charged where applicable & no Buyers Premium. Please inspect all 7 items as to description or condition as all sales are final. Neither the Owners or Auction Firm are responsible for any item once sold as to safekeeping, theft, etc. Neither parties are responsible for accidents on or off property. All 7 items to be removed by 5 P.M/ on Monday, Oct. 25, 2022, No exceptions.

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a beautiful fall theme thanks to Fay Bronson.

Pastor Paul gave communion and the service on Sunday and it was enjoyed by 10 attendees and the Zoom participants. We sent get well prayers to all that are infirm.

Hardisty Library is having a bottle drive as a

fundraiser. We appreciate your support. See the classified ads for details.

I would love to get some news from the community on how you celebrated, your out of town guests, birthdays, babies, engagements, or any interesting news Take care everyone, be gentle and kind.

We are now accepting applications for a

FULL TIME INSURANCE BROKER located at 4922 50 Ave, Vegreville Applicant must have a General Insurance License or willing to obtain.

Must have excellent customer service skills, communication & interpersonal skills and be well organized.

Please email resume to: dustin@wiebeinsurance.ca Or fax resume to: Dustin at 780-632-6500 While all applicants are thanked in advance for responding, please be advised that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Wash Bay / Lot Attendant Manager Job availability right away.

Salary: $40,000 per year. Hours: 8 - 5, Monday - Friday.

Job Description: • Manage 1 – 2 employees • Wash / Detail New and Used Vehicles for customer delivery.

• Applying Pro-packages (call for details).

• Picture New / Used vehicles download to website • Wash Service customer Car / Truck • Organizing the Lot by lining up New / Used Vehicles • Snow removal, shovel sidewalks, blow snow off of New / Used vehicles Are You?: • Independent, Willing to work, organized, have an attention to detail, fussy, quick learner; • Easy to work with, a good people person.

We Offer: • Clean atmosphere to work in.

• Superior lighting.

• Overhead / in floor heating • Proper equipment to work with.

• Employee benefits.

• Fun place to work.

Apply within to Wes Campbell 780-385-2121 Forward resume to wcampbell@cmchrysler.ca Fax resume to 780-385-3803

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Harry returns: Time on your hands Harry Brook is a former Ag. Fieldman with Flagstaff County, and the author of a popular column called ‘In the Field with Harry.’ Now retired, he returns to share some of his accumulated agricultural wisdom with our readers in ‘Harry returns.’

Close to a perfect harvest with almost no down time and great quality in the crop. How unusual is it to actually celebrate Thanksgiving and have the crop off and in the bin? With all the extra time on your hands what should you do?

You could attend to some necessary paperwork, but who wants to do that?

Often there is talk about post-harvest weed control. However, for weed control to work you need a couple of things. One is to have a living weed to take in the herbicide. The other issue is the plant has to be actively growing.

Now, most of us have not had much moisture the last two months or so and that can hinder a plant from growing. Even if a weed is green, if it is under drought stress, there may be little activity going on and a spray may not be very active.

Keep this in mind if you are tempted to spray some fall weeds. Are the plants actively growing?

If not, then save yourself time and money and spray them when they are.

Another activity that may seem attractive is to get ahead and apply fertilizer this fall while you have the time.

In some cases, you can get a good deal on fertilizer (probably not likely this year). It also saves some time if you band fertilizer prior to seeding.

However, you shouldn’t be applying any nitrogen fertilizer until soil temperatures fall to +5° C . or lower.

Current soil temperatures are in the low teens.

Applying fertilizers into warm soil will result in soil microbes still being active and significant losses due to denitrification and volatilization.

Once soils drop to temperatures drop to close to zero, bacterial activity slows so those losses are reduced.

Also, under dry soil conditions you don’t want to apply any anhydrous. Although anhydrous is strongly attracted to any soil moisture, such dry soils do not seal well, lumps are formed, and significant losses of nitrogen to the atmosphere occur. If it rains before freeze-up, that would be

a better time for any fall fertilizer application.

There is the possibility of using one of the nitrogen enhancing products to prevent fall losses but that further increases costs and fertilizer is already very expensive.

Soil temperatures also affect any fall soil testing. At current soil temperatures those bacteria and microbes are actively breaking down organic matter and any soil tests now would not be great indications of soil nutrients next spring.

Okay, then what can you do?

Temperatures were hot at harvest this year. It is crucial that bin temperatures are monitored and that the crop is cooled off as quickly as possible.

Hot crops in the bin act like magnets to attract grain insects to the cereals. It may have come off in very dry condition, but there is the issue of respiration in the seed as it finishes and the possible migration of moisture in warm bins.

Crop prices may be high this year but who can afford to lose a bin to insects or heating?

This year’s crop is probably the most expensive you’ve ever harvested.

That makes it imperative to pay attention to your bins, cool them quickly and keep them cool.

The alternative is extremely expensive.

Perhaps the extra time this fall can be used to

Sedgewick Golf Club Annual General Meeting at Sedgewick Golf Club House

Sunday, Oct. 16 at 7pm

Harry is Back!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday, October 23 at 2pm At Valley Ski Hill Everyone is welcome The agenda includes: • Insurance • Hill and financial update • The need for more volunteers.

If the ski hill is important to you please consider joining our Board of Directors.

For more info email us at info@valleyskihill.ca

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look at plans for next year.

It is so rare that there is any extra time in the fall. Watch what you have and plan for the future.

Hopefully this year was good to you. All the best for next year.

Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 @ 7:30 pm Sunday, Oct. 2 @ 2 pm MATINEE (No Sunday Evening Movie)

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Strome’s Sodbusters Museum gets bright new facelift Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Sodbusters Archives Museum in Strome underwent a transformation over the past few days, as Alberta artist Robert Murray updated all four murals on the building in an astounding threeday period.

Museum board president Lori Lindseth says the idea of refreshing the existing murals, painted in 1996 by Tina Fox, arose just a few months ago.

Lindseth knew of Murray from social media, and approached him about re-

freshing the existing work after showing the other board members some of the other projects he’s done.

She says he was very interested, especially in bringing in some objects that are more unique to Strome, and less generic pioneer scenes. Lindseth says that rather than refresh the existing scenes, Murray wanted to redo them altogether.

He left it to the museum board what to feature in the updated murals, and they chose iconic items like the flour mill, elevators, school houses, the old hotel, after consultation with other

Strome residents. The board left the final design to Murray.

Lindseth says the project is funded through monies raised at casinos, as well as donations from the Ag Society and Strome Willing Workers.

“Robert is giving us a very reasonable price,” she said.

Not only was Murray willing to paint four new scenes, but he also said he would do it over a two-day period.

Murray arrived in Strome Thursday morning, consulted with the board on their ideas, then finalized his designs and started to paint.

Within an hour, things started to take shape, and true to his work, Murray delivered four bright new murals on the building by the weekend.

Lindseth says, “The museum is very important to the locals. Strome residents are very enthusiastic and clearly proud of what has been built here.”

The Sodbusters Archive Museum takes up three buildings along Strome’s main street, and it is the middle of the three that has the murals, along the front and one side.

The museum is presently closed for the season.

Stromeʼs Sodbusters Archives Museum is now sporting four new murals. Artist Robert Murray started working on Thursday, Oct. 6, and finished in just a few days. The north side now features the former elevators, while the south features three school houses and a grand hotel, all former Strome buildings.

After the plans were finalized, Murray was ready to get to work on updating the museumʼs murals.

The south side of the museum was included in the recent update by mural artist Robert Murray.

Using the existing ʻframeʼ Murray updated the content within, adding the Sterling Flour Mill to the mural.

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RCMP arrest male suspect after four-hour standoff On Tuesday, Oct. 4, at approximately 4 p.m., Killam RCMP located the suspect related to an ongoing investigation that had been completed in conjunction with the Eastern Alberta District RCMP Crime Reduction Unit into fraud, possession of stolen property, and obstruction, outside his residence in Sedgewick.

The 24-year-old male suspect fled into

his residence.

Killam RCMP established containment of the residence and efforts to have the suspect surrender to police were unsuccessful.

Further investigation led to information that the male may have been in possession of firearms and as a result, several area residences were evacuated for public safety.

RCMP Emergency Response Team officers attended and assisted with containment.

At approximately 8 p.m., the suspect was arrested in the alleyway behind his residence when he attempted to flee the area.

Charles James Dixon (24), a resident of Sedgewick, is charged with: Obstructing a Peace Officer; Possession of

stolen mail; Possession of stolen credit cards (x6); Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; seven counts of Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000; and two counts of Forgery.

Following a judicial hearing, Dixon was released on cash bail with conditions to attend Killam Provincial Court on Tuesday, Nov. 1.

Central High grads return for recognition of achievements Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Central High Sedgewick Public School held their 2021-22 awards night on Friday, Oct. 7, taking advantage of the holiday weekend to try and catch students returning home.

Thanks to generous community sponsorship, a number of awards were handed out Friday, with a few students winning multiple awards for their efforts in Grade 12.

Jenna Docksteader started off with the Athlete of the Year award, sponsored by the school. She also won the Social 30-1 award, and Grade 12 Honours.

Ben Hoyland took home male Athlete of the Year.

Hoyland also won the Business Award, sponsored by Killam ATB Financial. He was the inaugural winner of the Jacob Lazarick Memorial Scholarship, and Grade 12 Honours.

Caden Campbell won the English 30-1 Award, sponsored by The Community Press. Campbell also won the Math 30-2 Award, sponsored by P & H Sedgewick.

Campbell was presented with the Jennifer Dammann Memorial Award as well as the George Jenvey Scholarship, sponsored by a Battle River Community Foundation fund created by the Jenvey-Zellers family. He earned the Katelynn Berrecloth Memorial Award, and the Math 30-3 Award, sponsored by Prairie Sky Farms.

Campbell also graduated with Grade 12 First Class Honours (90 per cent weighted average or above).

Shayla Penner earned the English 30-2 award sponsored by the Merna Homecoming. She also took home the Art 30 Award sponsored by the Battle River Art Club. Penner also received Grade 12 First Class Honours.

Kiley Sutter received the Social Studies 30-2 award, sponsored by TnT Instrumentation. She also received the Top Academic Grade 12 award, sponsored by Sedgewick Vision Credit Union, and Grade 12 First Class Honours. Sutter also received the Governor General’s Academic Medal, recognizing outstanding scholastic achievements.

Katie Walline earned the Math 31 Award, sponsored

by Andreassen Borth, as well as the Math 30-1 Award, sponsored by the Wild Rose Co-op. She also earned the Chemistry 30 Award, sponsored by Guardian Drugs, Killam. Walline graduated with Grade 12 First Class Honours.

Owen Pasztor earned the Biology 30 Award, sponsored by Wild Rose Co-op. He also earned Grade 11 First Class Honours.

Matthew Delowski earned the Physics 30 Award sponsored by Sunshine Schnoodles, also graduating with Grade 12 Honours.

Chance Maertz earned the Science 30 Award sponsored by Iron Creek Veterinary Hospital. He also received the CHSPS Parent Council scholarship, and graduated with Grade 12 Honours.

Scottie Schuurman earned the Foods 30 Award sponsored by Killam Subway.

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CHSPS Principal Richard Cowan presents Kiley Sutter (with service dog Koda) with the Governor Generalʼs Academic Medal during Fridayʼs award night in Sedgewick.

Kiana Piche earned the Phys Ed 30 Award, sponsored by Lohr Oil Service. She also was awarded the Citizenship Award, sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star, and the ATA Award. Piche graduated with Grade 12 Honours.

Ethan Lazarick earned the Industrial Arts 30 Award sponsored by Killam Home Hardware.

Maegen Kuilboer earned the Lauren Brodie Scholarship.

Kyler Bergseth earned a spot in the Arnett and Burgess Sponsorship Program, as well as the Lindseth Holdings Scholarship, sponsored by a BRCF fund established by the Lindseth family. He also graduated with Grade 12 Honours.

Chase Rombough also earned a spot in the Arnett and Burgess Sponsorship Program Ella Guterson-Love earned the Cyril and Marguerite Drever Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by a BRCF fund established by the Drever family.

Kaylea Johannesson earned the French 30 Award, sponsored by Dr. Jean Hebert.

Owen Djos earned the RAP Award, sponsored by Kal Tire. He also graduated with Grade 12 Honours.

Logan Abel earned the Technology Award sponsored by the Happy Riders Society as well as the

Darell and Winnie Goodrich Scholarship sponsored by a BRCF fund set up by the Goodrich family. Abel also graduated with Grade 12 Honours.

Kenzie Hayes also earned the Darell and Winnie Goodrich Scholarship, and graduated with Grade 12 Honours.

Also graduating with Grade 12 Honours were Kadey Bullee, Sarah Gross, Avery Lassu, and Jomar Salen.

Grade 10 Honour certificates were earned by Ty Clark, Bailey Djos, Ty Djos, Duncan Ferrier, Anson Helperl, Gracyn Hoffman, Samantha Holt, Lily Kennedy, Samantha Liboiron, Kaelyn Morken, Kara Niehaus, and Ryan Smith.

Grade 10 First Class Honours were earned by Jenna Borth, Emily Grant, and Zaira Seffern. Seffern also earned Top Academic Grade 10.

Grade 11 Honour certificates were earned by Cooper Bahm, Lakeisha Doody, Keeley Ehnes, Branston Freadrich, Kassidy McMahon, Matthew Pederson, Kelsey Price, Case Schachtschneider, and Hannah Thomas.

Cayla Polege joined Owen Pasztor in earning Grade 11 First Class Honours, as well as the Top Academic Grade 11 award.

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Heartland Generation gifts Big Knife Park land to Province Leslie Cholowsky Editor

“Alberta’s parks and natural landscapes should be owned, operated, and shared in a way that supports the best interests and enjoyment of all Albertans and we believe the park is best stewarded by Alberta Environment and Parks,” said Heartland Generation last week.

The Province had just announced that Heartland Generation had donated the land

comprising Big Knife Provincial Park to the province and that the company is working on “opportunities to donate additional lands that may allow the province to expand the use of the park for all Albertans.”

The company says the donation was made in support of “conservation, sustainability, and in support of the communities where we live and work.”

Big Knife Provincial Park is a popular destination for local tourism,

with multiple walking trails, day camping, and overnight camping, along with access to fishing or paddling the Battle River.

Rob Dutton, CEO of Heartland Generation, says, ““Heartland Generation is pleased to donate the land comprising Big Knife Provincial Park to the Government of Alberta, we are committed to sustainability, protecting the environment and supporting the communities where we live and work.”

OKTOBERFEST TRAIN EXCURSION Saturday, October 29

Kelsey to Heisler, AB (round trip) departing 1:30 pm Supper at 5:30 pm. Dance 8 pm.

Premier Jason Kenney said, “Our provincial parks are one of Alberta’s greatest assets.

This land donation will help protect this special area of the province and creates opportunities for future park expansions.

We are grateful for Heartland Generation’s leadership, generosity and commitment to supporting the future of our great province.”

Alberta environment and parks said that the parkland was previously leased to the Province.

Minister Whitney Issik added, “Our provincial parks contribute greatly to our provincial economy, drawing visitors from around the world to communities in every corner of our province.

“Heartland has been a strong, collaborative partner and we look forward to continuing to work closely with them

in the future.”

In all the donation includes 268 acres of land along the Battle River.

The province says, “Partners have been essential to our provincial parks system since the first Alberta Parks were established in 1932.

“Located on the Battle River between Forestburg and Donalda... Big Knife Provincial Park was established in 1962 and is comprised of a mix of public land and lands that are privately owned by Heartland Generation.

The Province an-

nounced further that, ““As more Albertans than ever before are exploring all that our diverse and beautiful landscape has to offer, it is important to remember that all of us have a role in conservation. It is essential we all work together – government, industry, communities and individuals – to ensure these spaces are able to thrive and be enjoyed by generations to come.

“Thank you again to Heartland Generation for your donation and your commitment to the people of this province.”

What are Community Builders Dinners?

BRCF hosts these events to celebrate local individuals or couples who have lived their lives with a commitment to serve their community. The goal of these special evenings is to recognize those who share the ʻgiving backʼ philosophy that is so integral to the success of the BRCF and to establish an endowment in their names that will give back to the community.

Community Builders Dinner in honour of

Jack & Sharon Moser Get tickets online: www.battlerivertrain.com/excursions/oktoberfest Board the Oktoberfest Train to the Village of Heisler for an evening of good food, lots of dancing and of course beer! Join Friends of the Battle River Railway on Saturday, October 29th for our Oktoberfest Train to Heisler, Alberta where you will enjoy an amazing full course supper featuring locally made Heisler Sausage and sauerkraut! After Supper, you can take a stroll through the village or polka off that meal at the dance to follow supper. Passengers and guests are encouraged to dress in "Oktoberfest" costumes for some added fun!

Full admission $130. Supper pp & Dance $65. Dance only y $25.

Tickets to the Supper & Dance, and Dance Only are available for purchase locally from any FBRR Murder on the BR Express - Nov 26 & 27 Board Member, as well as: • Coutts Home Hardware • Moore's Shop Easy Santa Saant nta taa Da Daze zee - December Deec ecem ceembe berr 100 Bean • Forestburg Public Library or call 780-781-9260 • The Friendly or from our Business Coordinator

Other Upcoming Excursions:

Saturday, October 29 at the Killam Community Hall

Tickets $100 ea. Available at Guardian Drugs or Crafty Creations in Killam.

Can also be purchased by calling BRCF office at 780-679-0449.

Each ticket is eligible for a tax receipt for $50

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October 2022 Meetings

Council Meetings Flagstaff County Co ouncil M Meetings eetings aare re conducted the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 9 a.m. unless u otherwise planned. p Council and Committ ommittee meeting agendas aare re aavvailable att the County’’ss websit ebsiite te at: flagstafff fff...ab.ca/c .ca/council/meeeetings-and.ca/council/me etings-andminu utes tes

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DINNER GALA

Thursday, October 20th Killam Community Hall Cocktails 5:30pm. Dinner 6pm.

GUEST SPEAKER:

GRAHAM SHERMAN TOOLSHED BREWING

Public Works Updates

Please refer to our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work throughout the County.

Private Laneway Maintenance

Public Works Services

Flagstaff County will once again be undertaking snow plowing on private laneways. Please contact the Public Works Department at 780-384-4123 for further details regarding this service. We will begin laneway inspections in November.

Please visit the Flagstaff County website at flagstaff.ab.ca for information regarding Gravel Sales, Residential Laneway Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Hamlet Services, and more.

Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.

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Janel Fenton and Kristal MacKay Spade to Spoon Garden Market and Greenhouse, near Irma

Rural-first banking.@ Together for you.

For nearly 70 years, Vision and Encompass Credit Union have been good neighbours, supporting each other as we serve the rural Alberta communities that we call home. In November, our two credit unions will unite under the Vision banner with a mission to build an even stronger credit union for today’s rural Albertans, and for future generations. Learn more.

whatsyourshare.ca Good neighbours make good partners.

Willingdon: 9.98 acres, 1.5 storey A frame house in excellent condition with 32x48 garage....................$499,999

Josephburg: East w/ 2 80 acre parcels........$1,000,000 Mundare: North 230 acres #2 soil..........................$880,000 Andrew: 80 acres with 25 acres bush, balance is cultivated........................... $224,000

This is Colin and Barbara. In 2021, they got a $9,325 profit shares return, which they invested in their 2000acre grain and cattle operation – land that Colin’s great grandfather homesteaded in 1905. Colin grew up on this farm. Though they’re not ready to be ‘town-people,’ the couple is looking to slow down a little. They’re making the move to a smaller farm – land that’s been in Barbara’s family for 106 years. Between them, that’s nearly 223 years of family farming history in their area.

Talk about investing in deep community roots.

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Heartland gets nod from province to advance Battle River Carbon Hub project ect will integrate hydrogen production, carbon sequestration, and clean power to advance Canada towards its goals of net zero.”

The company says, “The BRCH project will utilize existing infrastructure at Heartland Generation's Battle River Generating Station (BRGS). Combined with new hydrogen production, it will generate reliable, clean electricity, while “creating new economic opportuni-

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Heartland Generation announced on Tuesday, Oct. 5, that the company had been selected by the Government of Alberta, as part of their Carbon Sequestration Tenure Management Process, to evaluate a carbon sequestration hub. It will “support the advancement” of the company’s Battle River Carbon Hub (BRCH) project.

“This innovative proj-

ties” within Alberta's rural communities.

“The BRCH project also includes an openaccess carbon sequestration hub, proximate to the BRGS, that will capture and sequester carbon emissions from Heartland Generation, and other industrial sources in the region, safely and permanently.”

The company announced last November that the Off Coal transition at the Battle River

Generating Station had been completed.

The station now exclusively burns natural gas for electrical generation.

“CCUS and hydrogen are both key components of Canada's energy transition, and we are proud to play a role in advancing our industry and our country towards its net zero goals,” said Rob Dutton, Chief Executive Officer of Heartland Generation.

FAITH COLUMN Thank You for saying ‘No’ “To my petulant ‘Just this time, Lord?’ thank you for saying no to the senseless excuses, selfish motives, and dangerous diversions.’

“Thank You for saying no when I asked You to leave me alone.

Above all, thank You for saying no when, in anguish, I asked ‘If I give You all else may I keep this?’”

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“So thank you for saying no when my want list for things far exceeded my longing for You.’

Thanksgiving month gives us an opportunity to thank the Lord for His goodness and blessings. But when was the last time you gave thanks to God for saying “No?” Most of our prayers are filled with asking for things and seeking a “Yes” from God for big and small things and opportunities, but maybe we should

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SHARING PROGRAM Contact Phone 780-385-3976 Once nce again again, the Flagstaff Food od Bank B Ba will bee co coordinating oor the Christmas Sharing Program in Flagstaff. This tradition serves residents of the Flagstaff Region for Christmas. This program is for anyone that is having financial challenges and needs assistance making Christmas special.

Clients are asked to refer themselves to the program by filling out an application form available at the Flagstaff Family and Community Services Office in Killam or at the Flagstaff Food Bank, or by phoning 780-385-3976 to have them mailed to you. If you are aware of families in need living within the Flagstaff Region, encourage them to phone 780-385-3976 to submit their names for the Flagstaff Christmas Sharing program. All information will be handled with the strictest confidence.

Applications must be returned no later than Friday November 25th, 2022 to FFCS at 4809 49th Avenue in Killam or by mailing it to Box 450 Killam, AB T0B 2L0.

This year we will be running the program out of the FFCS building using primarily a coupon-based program which will enable clients to have choice in planning Christmas for their households, while shopping locally.

This program is focused on assisting those less fortunate, within Flagstaff, during the holiday season. As in the past years, the success of this program is due to the generosity of Flagstaff residents who continue to show the true spirit of Christmas in their giving.

Thank you from Flagstaff Christmas Sharing

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Hustle and bustle in Alliance over long weekend Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com

What a beautiful weekend! We have so much to be thankful for.

Last Friday, Holly Tilstra from Keremeos, BC, came for supper and stayed overnight.

We had a lovely visit.

She is looking for a new home and hopefully she will find one in Alliance.

Esther Walker popped in and stayed for supper. She is with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Her greeting to me was, “Are you Mary Ann Schneider’s Aunty Diane?” Marlin Rast was also at the supper table, so we had some lively conversation.

Dan and Grace Reister had grandson Wyatt Krause and girlfriend Karren Concina come from Kelowna for a visit. They also visited with me on Thursday evening.

Wyatt is a welder now and Karren is a lab technician. Wyatt is Sandra’s second son.

Welcome to Alliance Trudy Lamorriss.

Trudy has moved into the number four unit of the Manor. She and her small dog have come from Camrose.

I have heard that I will be getting new neighbours to the south. Bill and Phyllis Alcorn have purchased a condo in Beaumont.

Blake Nychyporuk and family will be the new neighbours. The Al-

Local dealership responds to Community Hall request

corns have been there for over 60 years. I don’t envy their task of downsizing.

Thanksgiving Sunday saw a small congregation since many were away with family.

Mae Flynn gave the service.

Roger and Betty Spady rushed home from church because the whole family, minus Ryan’s family, were home for the celebration. Ryan lives on Vancouver Island.

I joined my grandson, Chad Acaster and family at Castor on Sunday. Cliff and Dagny Brown, Gill’s parents, and Ken Dahl were also guests. Ken is from Sylvan Lake.

Cliff and Dagny now live in Camrose.

Cliff stopped in Killam to check up on his folks, Edwin and Margaret Odell. Margaret

Killam & Forestburg Baptist Church LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO

Campbell-McLennan dealer principal Wes Campbell (left, holding cheque) gathered his staff for a special presentation of funds to the Killam Community Hall board, accepted by Terry Brodie (right, holding cheque). Campbell responded to a request sent by the Hall Board asking for assistance with an upcoming event.

Pastor: David Tonner (Lead) Assoc. Pastor: Alec Siemens Phone: Killam: 780 385-3607

Service Times:

Killam: Sunday School – 9:45 AM Worship – 10:55 AM

Forestburg: Worship – 9:00 AM www.killambaptistchurch.ca www.forestburgbaptist.ca

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Everyone Welcome!

Pastors Kirby Schmidt-Teigen and Rob Johnson

Worship Service 10:00AM

Kids Club (K-Gr.6) Gravity (Gr.4-6 kids) Youth

Pentecostal Sedgewick Killam Tabernacle Pastor Ben Kellert Seventh-day 780-385-3587 Pastor Teddy Joseph

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Sunday Services ADVENTIST CHURCH 42031 RR 131 Sedgewick 10am Email: we-r-united@persona.ca Pastor Paul Allard 780-888-5012

volunteered to be at our table at next week’s market.

Tina Ratcliffe phoned. They had Thanksgiving dinner with son David and family in Devon. They have a new car. Tina says to give them a call if we are going to be in Camrose and they will come and meet us.

Their phone number is the same.

went to the Viking Hospital on Friday.

Edwin has some medical appointments coming up to which Cliff will be able to drive him.

The Women’s Institute meets on Wednesday in the meeting room at the Recreation Centre. Roll call is a pumpkin recipe.

Donna Ingkin, our newest member, has

Phone: 587-736-0023 Sabbath School - 10 a.m.

Worship Service - 11 a.m.

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SEDGEWICK COMMUNITY CHURCH of the Nazarene Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship & Children’s Church - 10:30 a.m.;

www.sccnaz.ca

Contact the Church Office for information on Bible Studies and other programs. 780-384-3939

Sunday 11:00 A.M. Meeting at 5018 - 47 Street Killam, Alberta. Child care available during the service.

Everyone is Welcome. Services also available to be viewed on Killam Pentecostal Church FB Page. killampentecostal@gmail.com

BOOK HERE $35/MO.

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Affordable Advertising with

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Classifieds

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$10.75 minimum for first 25 words, 39¢ per word thereafter (G.S.T. not included) ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE INSERTION unless customer has an account in good standing.

All advertising subject to the approval of the Publisher. Run in The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Tofield Mercury, or the Lamont Leader.

Phone (780) 385-6693 Fax (780) 385-3107 Email: ads@ thecommunitypress.com Box 99, Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 ___________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Mopsy Tucks has a great selection of costumes to rent for Halloween or all occasions. Hours Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays and evenings by appointment only.

780-386-2353 Lougheed, AB CARD OF OF THANKS THANKS CARD The Hardisty Library would like to thank the Battle River Foundation for their donation to our Accessibility Project.

Without your generous financial support we would not have been able to proceed with our renovations.

Our side entrance will now be a safe, ground-level entrance, accessible to everyone irregardless of your mobility.

With Heartfelt Appreciation, The Town of Hardisty Library Board

CARD CARD OF OF THANKS THANKS

COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS

FOR FOR RENT RENT

Dale Wold and family would like to thank everyone who reached out in their own way to help comfort and support us following the passing of Sylvia. Your generosity and kindness were overwhelming and greatly appreciated.

Finally, a big thank you to Parkview Funeral Chapels, Dean and staff for your professional support and kindness, so greatly appreciated.

Indoor Flea Market Lougheed Seniors Welcome Centre October 15 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Vendors needed - $10 a table For Information or to Book a Table, Please Contact: Rita 780-386-3869 Diane 780-386-2400 Aileen 780-386-2426 Everyone Welcome!

See You There!

40/41p _______________________ Flagstaff Historical Committee meeting to be held Tuesday, October 25 at 7 p.m. at the Flagstaff County Office.

Everyone welcome. Call for more info 780-385-1010 _______________________ In Concert At the Forestburg Drop-In Centre Forestburg, AB Randy Howell Plays & Sings his Favourites & Yours Sunday Evening 7 p.m.

October 16 $20 at the Door Dessert and Coffee included Come and enjoy the songs of this gifted gentleman 40/41p _______________________ Sedgewick Golf Club annual general meeting. Sunday October 16 @ 7:00pm. _______________________ The Walter Jahns Singers will be resuming rehearsals on Monday, October 17 at 7:30 P.M. at the Forestburg Community Centre. All who enjoy singing are welcome.

Large, quiet, non-smoking 2 bedroom apartment in Killam.

For viewing, call Chuck at 780-263-7290

Sincerely, Dale Wold and families.

41c COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Daysland United Church Fall and Winter Clothing Sale Friday, October 14 9 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, October 15 9 to 12 p.m. _______________________ Hardisty Public Library is having a Bottle Drive Pick-up is Saturday, October 15 or you can drop off at the Bottle Depot and say it is for the Library Call for more info Carol MacRae 780-888-3862 or Ricci Matthews 780-888-2490 We appreciate your Support! _______________________ Calling all Magical Characters and Creatures: Open Auditions for our Magical & Dragon Infested Fall and Spring Productions October 13 & 14 at the Sedgewick Community Hall 6:30 p.m.

Costumes, Wands and Dragon Treats Optional For more information contact flagstaffplayers21 @gmail.com _______________________ Flagstaff Players Annual General Meeting October 21 Sedgewick Community Hall 6:30 p.m.

For more information contact flagstaffplayers21 @gmail.com 41c

40/41c _______________________ Daysland & District Aging In Place Foundation Owning and Operating Providence Place & Daysland and District Handivan Society Annual Meeting NEW DATE October 26 7:00 p.m. at Providence Place Masking is Mandatory for all Visitors -Everyone Welcome-

FOR SALE FOR SALE Turn-key Welding Business in Killam, AB. Price reduced to $375,000. Phone 780-3852342 or 780-385-1305.

HELP WANTED WANTED HELP JP's Country Daycare in Daysland is hiring. Please send resumes to jpcountrydaycare@gmail.com NOTICE NOTICE CALVAN E CONNERS 1957-2022 CALVAN Conners of killam Alberta passed away on October 3, 2022. Funeral will be held in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Persons can pay their respects to CALVAN by donating to the Flagstaff Food Bank.

Contact Flagstaff Family and Community Services for more information.

SERVICES SERVICES Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564 ________________________ Drywall Taping/Texturing 35+ Years. No Job too small Experienced drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job big or small.

Don't want to do it yourself, give me a call!

Based in Killam but willing to travel Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka exp.

Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.)

Also do ceiling texture. Nondrinker, just want to work.

Willing to work with existing taping crew. Call 780-3852106 or 780-385-1251.

________________________ SERVICES

Shane’s Stucco & Drywall Service Shane Hollar Stucco (Traditional & Acrylic), Drywall, Stone, Textured Ceilings, Tile and Spray Painting 780-336-4832 shanes.stucco@gmail.com ________________________ Carpet and Upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial.

Truck mount unit, sewer backup, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV Cleaning.

Call John and Sheri at Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at 780-384-3087 ________________________ Need to re-order: •Company Forms?

•Invoices?

•Envelopes?

•Business Cards?

•Bookmarks?

•Magnets?

•Score Cards?

•Stamps?

•Certificates?

•Receipts?

•Posters?

•Invitations?

•Calendars?

•Letterheads?

•Menus?

And more!

Call your local paper with your print order today!

Contact Ally or Leslie at The Community Press 780-385-6693 ads@thecommunitypress.com tfnp _______________________ Town & Country Guardian Drugs - Killam We have: •a Kodak picture maker.

•a colour/b&w photocopier.

•cold pop and fresh snacks.

•a great selection of candles, giftware, and fragrances. toys, games,and plush animals.

•a huge selection of Hallmark cards.

•plastic gift cards •vitamins, minerals, and herbals.

•free gift wrapping.

•prescription service Open 6 days a week.

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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY

Where the best of Flagsta

General Construction / Contracting Funeral Services

Dental

Accountants / Taxes

KILLAM DENTURE CLINIC NEW LOCATION 5009 - 50 St., Killam (Same building as Killam Chiropractic Clinic)

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(780) 385-3738 Tom Borelli, DD is in on Tuesdays

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Agriculture

Family Dentistry, Cosmetic, Crown, Bridge, Orthodontics & Implants

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Daysland Dental Clinic

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Grain & Fertilizer Hauling

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Funeral Services

888-1184

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Funeral home & crematorium John Cheram Cell: 780-385-5007 P.O. Box 493 Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 Paul Gross Cell: 780-385-5027 Phone: 780-384-3746

Automotive & Supplies

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Security - Automation - Surveillance For all your Security and Technology Needs

PHONE (780) 888-2659

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Alliance Battle River Steam Municipal Services Frozen Line Thawing Jerry Mandel AOWMA Certified Septic Installer

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Top Quality Drywall Taping & Texturing

WHY DO IT YOURSELF?

CQWB Electrical Ltd Quality work at reasonable rates

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Bu Business B Bus usi sin ine iness in es es ss s AN AND ND Professional, Prof Pr rofe ro fe es ssio ss siion ona na al, al l, Oilfield Oil Oi O iilfi llfi fi fiel fie e eld lld dA AND AN N ND Energy Enerrgy DIRECTORY Legal

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Hours: Monday Monday to Thursday Thursday from from 8:30 am to to 4 pm, Friday Friday 8:30 am to 2 pm Ph: 780-374-3748 | 5124-50 St reet, D aysland Street, Daysland

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Camrose Office: (780) 679-0444 Killam, Alberta

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RAMS take the field for another season of six-man ball Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Football returned to Sedgewick last week as the Rams took the field for their second home game, this time against Vermilion.

Head Coach Dan Gillis is behind the bench again, along with former Edmonton Eskimo Kevin Lefsrud. Gillis says, “We have alumni students who also love to come out and help after getting school approval.”

He calls Lefsrud the “player’s coach, with a wealth of professional football experience.”

The Rams have one final regular season game at home, this Thursday, Oct. 13, then will be off to Millwoods for the final regular season game on Oct. 20.

“We had a home game arranged previously, but the visiting team had to cancel.”

He hopes that playoffs could follow, depending on how things go for the remainder of the season.

So far, it’s been 0-3, with the closest being last Wednesday’s game against Vermilion.

Gillis says that this year’s team has many returning players from last year, but that they lost six Grade 12 players.

“It changed the complexion of our team. Many younger players have stepped up and filled essential roles.

“It has been a joy to watch.”

He says the team can have players

from schools other than Sedgewick’s CHSPS, such as Viking, but they must be of high school age. Grade 9 players must come from CHSPS. For some, the six-a-side football can be more exciting than the traditional version of the game. There are presently 14 teams in the league, split into east and west, with Sedgewick in the east division.

Gillis says he likes the 6-man format as well.

“It makes for some fun plays and exciting moments. For me, those are heartstopping with all the anticipation.”

The team is its present format is only in its second season. Gillis says, “This year has been very rewarding, building off last year’s progress.”

He says last year’s season was cut short due to the pandemic.

“Many athletes were disappointed because CHSPS had to lock sports down. We never got to complete the season, and our spring camp was put on hold.”

He says he plans to ensure the team has a “proper spring try-out,” and also is planning for season awards and a wrap-up party for the players.

“I already have students coming to me to ask to play for next year, which is very exciting!”

As with any local sports team, Gillis says there is a need for support locally.

“Our vital equipment is nearing the end of the approved expiration time

frame.

“I plan on approaching local businesses to ask for their support.

“With community buy in, we can bring a great product to the school and local area.

“I have many ideas of what I would

like to try, but it will start with the amazing people out here to make it happen.”

The Rams had a decent crowd for Wednesday’s game, and are hoping to see friendly faces on Thursday, Oct. 13, too.

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