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An Old Fashioned Threshing Party in Sedgewick LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO

Ted Djos. Jr. invited friends and family to an old fashioned threshing display and party on Saturday, Oct. 12, just outside Sedgewick. Working the old machinery and all its many moving parts was a real family affair with many on hand to help and to watch. See more photos on Page 9.

Hercules debuts in Hardisty with Missoula Children’s Theatre

The Community Press office will be CLOSED Monday, August 5 for the Civic Holiday.

We will reopen Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. and our next edition will still be published Wedneday. Aug. 7 A cast of Hardisty and surrounding area’s youth performed ‘Hercules’ on Friday, Oct. 11, at the Hardisty Community Hall. See more photos on Page 10.

Ad deadlines will be noon Tuesday, Aug. 6

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Vehicle ticketed for passing School Bus Member attended. Subject continued calling, leaving messages and texts after Member spoke with them. File is still under investigation.

A break and enter in progress was reported in Sedgewick. Member attended. No one located. Residence secure. No signs of damage.

Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were: 1 - 911 Act 1 – Assault 1 - Assault with Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm 1 - Assistance to Canadian Federal Dept/Agency 1 - Assistance to

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Sunday, Oct. 6 Killam Members were asked to assist Hardisty Fire with a capsized boat with two occupants with one still in the water. Members attended. The Subject was located by fire and transported by EMS. A report was made of what was believed to be a stolen golf cart was seen being unloaded from a truck. Member made patrols. Cart not located.

A semi was reported swerving on Highway 36 north of Killam. Patrols made and a traffic stop made. Mandatory Alcohol Sample was issued. Subject blew a zero. Subject tired from working all day. Pulled over for a rest.

Killam Members assisted Foreign Police Agencies in a file of a potential missing person overseas. Subject contacted family and file was closed.

Monday, Oct. 7 A break and enter was reported from an oil lease site. Tools and employees’ personal belongings were stolen.

No witnesses or suspects.

Wednesday, Oct. 9 A confused individual was reported in Lougheed. The Subject was sitting in a parking lot very confused and disoriented. Member attended. EMS was called and the Subject was transported to the hospital.

A suspicious vehicle was reported stashed in the bushes north of Strome. Member located the vehicle, inside fenced land. Gate was not damaged and area secure. Vehicle belonged to land owner.

A furnace was reported stolen from the Pleasington Church.

Member attended and checked the rest of the property. No witnesses or suspects.

Thursday, Oct. 10 A vehicle was reported passing a school bus while the stop sign was out.

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A suspicious vehicle was reported on a dead-end road in the industrial park in Sedgewick. Vehicle was located. An employee was being picked up.

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A report of harassing communications was reported in Sedgewick.

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Alliance Thanksgiving service collects for Food Bank Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com

Maggie Davidson was out at the farm last weekend visiting with her brother, Ralph and family.

Elaine Pickles came from Kimberly, BC, to spend the Thanksgiving weekend with her sister, Laura Towers and family. The sisters and Laura’s son Dave all went to Fort Saskatchewan to be fed by Dave’s sister, Christie and partner.

Roger and Betty Spady had most of their family at

home on the farm for the weekend.

The Thanksgiving service at church was led by Laura Towers with Betty Spady being the musician.

Conner Beingessner read the scriptures.

There was no lunch afterwards because most were rushing home to have family dinners.

A Thanksgiving table was set up at the front of the sanctuary to collect garden produce, food donations, and cash for the Flagstaff Food Bank.

My trunk is pretty well full for delivery on Tuesday.

Kid playing hockey? Let us know Kerry Anderson Towns and villages and area families in general: If your kids are playing hockey (boys or girls), The Community Press would love to report how they are doing each week during the winter season.

But we need your help.

Send an email to: newsroom.cp@gmail.com and let us know your child’s name, hockey team, league and website if possible and we will try to track goals, assists, or wins in goal.

Or send us a quick email if he/she has a good week

on the ice.

Please make sure your hockey stars gets the publicity they deserve in our local hockey column and don’t forget to get a Community Press each week so the kids can clip out their team score, and personal statistics from the hockey games.

If your hockey star isn’t in our weekly hockey column, it is because nobody took the time to inform us.

We track dozens of different teams in many different leagues, so it is easy to miss a child’s accomplishments. Please help us today. Thank you.

Hazel Horkoff is doing some renovations and purging. Her kitchen is getting a makeover and the purging resulted in several bags of yarn being donated to knitters for charity.

This Oct. 16 is World Food Day so it is a good day to donate to the Food Bank. On Dec. 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly declared in resolution 62/136 that Oct. 16 be World Food Day. During the fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, China in 1955, the idea of empowering and honoring women was put forward and this Oct. 16 is celebrated as the International Day of Rural Women.

Rural women and girls play an essential role in the production, processing, preparing and distributing food the world over. Yet they do not wield equal power and as a result, they earn less income and experience higher food insecurity.

It will be Farmer’s Market on Wednesday. Hope to see you there.

The WI met on Wednesday, the second Wednesday of the month and will do that for November and December then the new year brings a change. Regular meetings will be on the second Friday of the month at 10 a.m.

It seems that doctor appointments, and other meetings and such have

been encroaching on our day so we will move it.

Another thing came out of our meeting. WI will be hosting a New Year’s Eve

Alliance Seed Cleaning

Fall Supper and Annual Meeting Friday, October 25 Alliance Community Hall

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Wainwright nursing program welcoming new students Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced Friday that a Wainwright nursing program is welcoming new students for the Fall 2025 intake period for students interested in becoming registered nurses through a local Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program.

“The degree program is a partnership between Alberta Health Services (AHS), University of Calgary (UCalgary) and Wainwright Economic Development.”

The first six students who joined the program when it launched in 2021 are expected to graduate this coming spring.

“I’m excited for future students in Wainwright and area who will benefit from remaining with their family and friends in their home communities while pursuing their career goals in healthcare,” says Garth Rowswell, MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright.

“This Grow Your Own program features innovative partnerships that we believe will yield more bench strength to our healthcare workforce in rural communities, including Wainwright.”

Through this program, students complete 3.25 or 3.5 years of the registered nursing degree in Wainwright, with the program delivered by the Faculty of Nursing

at UCalgary, and the classroom space provided by AHS at Wainwright Health Centre.

Classes are delivered through a mix of virtual and online learning, as well as clinical and hands-on classes and labs.

“This program has been developed to reduce barriers to learning and increase recruitment to rural communities by training students where they live,” says Carolyn Trumper, AHS Central Zone Executive Director for Professional Practice & Education.

“Our hope and aim is that, equipped with their education, our newest registered nurses will pursue their healthcare careers in Wainwright and surrounding communities.”

“We are proud to provide an exemplary academic and clinical experience for students in their home communities,” adds Heather Bensler, Assistant Dean - Academic Partnerships, UCalgary Faculty of Nursing. “We couldn’t do this without the incredible community partnerships we have. We are grateful for those who have joined us every step of the way and who are key to this program’s success.”

The town and municipal district of Wainwright, as

well as members of Wainwright Economic Development, have been key partners of the program.

“The future sustainability of any rural community lies with its young people,” says Wainwright Mayor Bruce Pugh.

“We are thankful this program has committed to serve our region, and we will continue to support it to provide opportunities for our younger generation, and for the health and well-being of our community as a whole.”

To ensure its long-term sustainability, the program has adopted a staggered intake in Wainwright to ensure there are enough qualified potential students and nursing positions within the program’s geographic area.

Following intakes in 2021, 2022 and 2023, the program paused intake in Wainwright in 2024 and launched in Drayton Valley. It is expected the program in Wainwright will open to new students every second year, with intakes planned for the fall of 2025 and 2027.

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AGLC approves relocation of Camrose Casino deserve better,” it went on. “Whether it’s support for the less fortunate, local youth sports clubs, or community services like libraries, volunteer fire departments, and animal shelters, rural charities enhance the civic culture of the communities they serve.”

The casino letter pointed out that AGLC’s designated regions for both Camrose and St. Albert have the lowest revenues per gaming event, with Camrose averaging $6,100 per event and St. Albert averaging $8,100 per event.

It further pointed out that wait times for a charitable casino were the highest with Camrose

having a wait time of 41 months, while St. Albert was 31 months. Similar events in Edmonton for urban charities would average $39,000 in revenue and had a wait time of only 23 months.

But now, with the relocation approval from AGLC, Edmonton City Council still opposes the project.

Edmonton charities, along with the city council, have repeatedly protested the relocation application, which will see the 88,000-square-foot facility built at 420 Parsons Rd. Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi called the decision a “loss for Edmonton.”

He expressed his disappointment and highlighted the impact this would have on local charities.

He added the city didn’t have the infrastructure dollars for the necessary upgrades to handle the traffic the casino would generate, although a casino operates near 75 St. and Argyll Road which doesn’t have major traffic issues.

“The new building will significantly impact traffic for south Edmonton residents and travelers,” said Sohi.

He said the move would add additional pressures with significant infrastructure upgrades to Parsons Road to support the additional traffic.

Local Councillor Keren Tang also said the decision was “deeply disappointing.”

“Despite the opposition, despite so many residents writing in, despite a really strong campaign from the charitable sector and even quite frankly from the business community, too, it’s disappointing, but ultimately, Continued on Page 22

FRANCHISE FEE INCREASE NOTICE Please be advised that the Village of Lougheed is proposing to increase the local access fee, which is charged to FortisAlberta Inc. (FortisAlberta) for use of municipal lands for its power lines effective January 1, 2025.

The fee is recovered by FortisAlberta from its customers as the local municipal access fee on electric billings of all customers that receive electric service in the Village of Lougheed. This local access fee will be increased from $4.05 (5%) to $6.68 (8%) of the delivery charge of FortisAlberta, excluding energy related riders. This calculation is based on 640 kWh consumption in 30 days.

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Local non-profit groups across the north eastern Alberta region will be happy now the relocation of the Camrose Casino to a south Edmonton location has been approved by Alberta Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis.

“I’m glad AGLC has approved the relocation request for the Camrose Casino which will bring new economic opportunities for northern Alberta charities and non-profits,” said Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely who has championed the relocation for the casino for several years.

“I’ve supported the move along with many others who saw the potential benefits.

“The AGLC conducted a thorough review and made the final decision independently, and I’m happy to see this positive outcome for our rural communities.”

After a couple of attempts to get permission to relocate to the city, the Camrose Casino is poised to be constructed along Edmonton’s Parsons Road after approval Oct. 10.

But it still is not meeting with approval from

Edmonton City Council who have constantly opposed the relocation, even though a similar setup which benefits rural charities operates quite well in Calgary.

Currently, Camrose Casino and St. Albert are the only two casinos where some rural charities and non-profits across northern Alberta can raise funds for their programs by working as volunteers at the casino events.

And they make less than their urban counterparts and the wait times to work a casino is much longer.

The owners of Camrose Casino had lobbied rural municipalities including Tofield, Lamont, Bruderheim, Lamont County, and Vegreville among others, back in 2023, to add their support for getting a change to the way rural charities receive payouts from AGLC compared to urban charities.

“It’s not right that a charitable event in an urban centre can bring in six times more revenue than an event in a rural community,” stated a letter received by Tofield Council, Feb. 13, 2023, from Camrose Casino president Jason Pechet.

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The Community Press, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - Page 7

Business suddenly booming in Lougheed with new services coming soon Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com

Jill Janzen, owner of the Lougheed Diamond J Bakery, recently announced she'd be closed for three weeks in November.

When I stopped in for some of her delicious glazed donuts, I asked her about it.

Turns out Jill is getting married in November to Peter Herbert from Edberg and then they'll be going on a honeymoon to Greece. Early congratulations!

Unfortunately Jill also mentioned that they are considering listing the bakery for sale in the new year. So if you ever wanted to own a bakery, this is your chance! Jill will be very missed if it

comes to this!

However, Lougheed is booming! Lots of properties have been sold and a couple of new businesses are starting up. The former Lions’ Den is getting revamped into a tattoo parlor. And there will also be a ‘Grandma’s Trading Post' in Lougheed. A great opportunity for crafters, knitters, and artists! They want to feature your amazing creations at Grandma's Trading Post.

Stop in, or send a message on their Facebook page and show them what you got.

‘Stella’s Coffee Co’ in Killam has opened its doors. Killamites are excited to have a coffee shop again. Emily Fee has started a new adventure and is the proud owner of ‘Stella's’ located in-between Budding Ideas and Tee & Co Salon on Main Street Killam. It's

named after Emily's great-greatgrandma to give credit to women in a time when businesses were named after men.

Congratulations Entrepreneur Emily! We wish you all the best!

The Djos Family in Sedgewick had an oldfashioned Threshing Party on Saturday. Many spectators came out. The kids thought it was neat to watch.

Mid September a friend of mine came all the way from Germany to attend a conference in Banff.

With not much time to spare she made it clear she wouldn't have time to come see me in Sedgewick.

Well, I told her that's not a problem, I'd simply come to Banff! So I got to enjoy five days in Banff exploring, hiking, taking in all the amenities of the Banff Centre and spending some time with my

Notice of application to be filed for approval of the natural gas distribution franchise agreement between the Village of Lougheed and ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Application summary The Alberta Utilities Commission expects to receive an application from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. to approve the existing current and valid natural gas distribution franchise agreement with the Village of Lougheed. This application for approval is required due to changes made by the Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, to various statutes governing franchise agreements.

The current franchise agreement, which took effect in March of 2023, grants ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of Village of Lougheed for approximately ten years.

No changes to the franchise agreement or to the franchise fee rate rider percentage are being made as part of this application. The franchise fee rate rider percentage will remain at its current rate, which is 15%. Including linear taxes, the resulting average monthly franchise fee for an average residential customer will remain the same at approximately $10.90. The franchise fee is calculated based on distribution charges. An average residential customer uses about 105 gigajoules per year.

You may send your concerns about, objections to, or support for the application in writing to the Village of Lougheed or to ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. on or before October 23, 2024 at: Village of Lougheed, Richard Lavoie, 5004- 50 Street, Lougheed, AB T0B 2V0 Phone: 780-386-3970, e-mail: cao@lougheed.ca ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., Attn: Franchise Agreement Coordinator, 5302 Forand Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T3E 8B4, phone: 310-5678 or 1-888-511-7550; email: franchisecoordinatorgas@atco.com Any submissions received, unless you request otherwise, will be part of the application submitted and will become part of the public record.

For more information on franchises or to receive a copy of the franchise agreement please contact either the Village of Lougheed or ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. at the addresses listed above.

For more information: For more information about the AUC or its approval process associated with franchise applications, please contact the AUC directly at 310-4AUC or at info@auc.ab.ca.

The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial regulatory body responsible for making decisions about utility-related applications.

Issued on October 9, 2024 Alberta Utilities Commission

friend.

I ended up hiking Grassi Lakes, Tunnel Mountain, Johnston Canyon, and Sunshine Meadows. I also made it out to Lake Minnewanka and the historical Cave and Basin site.

The views from top of Sulphur Mountain were

just incredible, too.

On the last day my friend and I walked all over Banff, from the Art Walk along the river to the Bow Falls and the Cascade Gardens, to downtown and farmers market.

When all you have to do is hike, eat, and re-

peat, life is pretty good.

Needless to say it was a perfect fall getaway. I'm incredibly thankful my friend agreed to share her room with me.

If you have been traveling or hosting guests, let us know at sedgewicknews@gmail.com.

FLAGSTAFF CHRISTMAS SHARING 2024 A project j of the Flagstaff g Food Bank Co t c P Contact Phone o e 780 780-385-3976 385 3976 Once again, the Flagstaff Food Bank will be co-ordinating the annual Christmas Sharing Program in the Flagstaff Region Once again again, the Flagstaff Food Bank will be co-ordinating the annual Christmas Sharing Program in the Flagstaff region. To decrease volunteer hours and the need to have drop offs and pick-ups for items, we will once again provide coupons to clients to purchase their own food and gifts at participating grocery, drug, gift stores and hardware locations throughout Flagstaff. This program is aimed at empowering Flagstaff citizens to make their own Christmas choices..

We would appreciate monetary donations between November 4th and December 13th, 2024. Donations can be dropped off at the Flagstaff Family and Community Services building at 4809 49th Avenue in Killam or mailed to Flagstaff Food Bank Christmas Sharing program at Box 352, Killam AB T0B 2L0. Please contact the Flagstaff Food Bank at 780-385-0810 if you have any questions about our program.

If you are aware of families in need, with their permission, please feel free to call and submit their name, telephone number, address and family size. All contacts will be handled with the strictest confidence. Please submit all requests by November 22, 2024.

Thank you for your co-operation and support!

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Village of Forestburg Proposed Bylaw 8:2024 – Amendment of the Land Use Bylaw 10:2012 In accordance with the requirements of Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act S.A. 2000, as amended, the Council of the Village of Forestburg has scheduled a Public Hearing for Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Forestburg Professional Centre, 5004 - 49th Avenue, Forestburg, Alberta regarding the proposed adoption of Bylaw 8:2024 – Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw 10:2012. The proposed change to the Land Use Bylaw is: Amendment of Land Use Bylaw 10:2012 FIGURE 2 The following land is reclassified from C2 - Highway Commercial to R2 - General Residential: Plan 9920067; Block 7; Lot 3.

Persons wishing to make representation to Council on this matter are requested to advise the undersigned no later than 12:00 noon on October 22, 2024. Written submissions and those persons who have advised of their wish to speak will be heard first, and other submissions will follow.

The proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Village of Forestburg administration office during regular business hours (8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday) or on our website www.forestburg.ca.

For further information please contact: Dwight Dibben, CAO Village of Forestburg PO Box 210, 4902 – 50 Street Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0 Ph: 780-582-3668 Fax: 780-582-2233 Email: cao@forestburg.ca

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Scarecrows keep popping up around Daysland Celeste Ewan Daysland & Area E. daysland.ab.news@gmail.com

I hope everyone was able to have their bellies full and surrounded by loved ones this last weekend for thanksgiving and that we are all fortunate enough to have at least one thing we can be thankful for!

The scarecrows are really going up this last bit around our businesses, the Daysland Dental office has quite the set up this year, it seems it's getting better and better each year.

Definitely worth having a look, they always

seem to give competitors a run for their money.

On Monday the Daysland Golf Course had their last day open for the year and the weather couldn't have been better as temperatures were a nice balmy 18, a great way to finish a round or two for the year. The Daysland Arena Annual general meeting is taking place Nov. 4 for anyone involved or who would like to be. As well as yesterday Tuesday they had their Daysland Arena Cleaning Bee which they welcomed many hands to assist, the annual cleaning could only mean one thing, they’re firing up

the plant, which will bring yet another season of hockey, public skating and many memories.

The Daysland library welcomes all to register for their Autumn Afternoon tea that will take place Friday, Oct. 25, to those interested. It is a free event that will host tea, coffee and scone treats.

Don't forget this evening (Oct. 16) there is an open house for the Daysland wellness Hub taking place at the Daysland Hall, where you can learn more about the vision and how you can support or utilize it moving forward.

‘Til next week!

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER Tenders for the purchase of land in Flagstaff County as described below are invited. Land will be sold subject to all existing reservations and exceptions stated on Certificates of Title.

LINC: 0013 990 049 MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 15 TOWNSHIP 40 SECTION 36 QUARTER SOUTH WEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

The land has been cropped in 2024 and previous years. There are no buildings or bins of any value. There are approximately 140 cultivated acres and approximately 20 acres of pasture.

Access road, wellsite rental has been paying $1,150.00 annually. 2024 payment has been paid and will not be adjusted.

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “MCNABB GRYMALOSKI Tender”, to Scott Farnham at Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, 5016 - 52nd Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1V7, on or before 12:00 noon, October 22, 2024, and shall be accompanied with GST number and a certified cheque or bank draft payable to Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in trust for 5% of the tender price.

No conditional tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted.

Tenders will not be opened in public. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by regular mail.

The successful tenderer will be obligated to complete the purchase on or before November 25, 2024. The 5% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. Taxes will be adjusted on closing date. There will be no other adjustments. If the successful tenderer fails to complete the transaction by the closing date, the deposit will be forfeited.

Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size, condition or environmental state.

The purchase & sale shall proceed utilizing title insurance including “GAP” coverage. The cost of title insurance shall be borne by the Purchaser.

Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP. For further information or to view the property, please contact Brenda Grymaloski at 780-6784553.

This Tender may also be viewed on the Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP website: www.fwsllp.ca

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following properties are offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations and non-financial obligations in the existing Certificates of Title: PARCEL 1 FIRST MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 10 TOWNSHIP 42 SECTION 10 QUARTER NORTH WEST AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF SURVEY OF THE SAID TOWNSHIP SIGNED AT OTTAWA ON THE 15TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D. 1907, CONTAINING 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) MORE OR LESS. EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 0.109 HECTARES (0.27 ACRES) MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 4447CL. EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS SECOND MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 10 TOWNSHIP 42 SECTION 10 QUARTER SOUTH WEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) MORE OR LESS THIRD MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 10 TOWNSHIP 42 SECTION 10 QUARTER NORTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) MORE OR LESS FOURTH MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 10 TOWNSHIP 42 SECTION 10 QUARTER SOUTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) MORE OR LESS 277 Cultivated Acres more or less. Located six half miles south of Hardisty.

Water well and three small grain bins on NW 10-42-10 W4. Fresh water spring on SW 10-42-10 W4. Gas well on NE 10-42-10 W4 surface rental not paid for 2024. Most of pasture fenced except on east side of property.

PARCEL 2 FIRST MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 11 TOWNSHIP 41 SECTION 26 QUARTER NORTH WEST CONTAINING 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 3.69 ACRES MORE OR LESS FOR ROAD AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 5751CL EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO ENTER AND WORK THE SAME AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 1714NH SECOND MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 11 TOWNSHIP 41 SECTION 26 QUARTER SOUTH WEST CONTAINING 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 0.96 OF AN ACRE MORE OR LESS FOR ROAD AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 5751CL EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO ENTER AND WORK THE SAME AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 1714NH 237 cultivated acres more or less. Located two miles south, one mile east of Bellshill School.

No adjustment for 2024 property taxes paid in full by owner. No adjustment for surface lease rental.

Any buyer will receive any future surface lease rental payments made after closing date.

The owner and any successful buyer agree to split the cost of any “gap” title insurance necessary to complete this transaction.

Tenders in sealed envelopes marked “Fossum Tender”, with tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by bank draft made payable to “Andreassen Borth In Trust”, for 5% of the amount of the tender, must be delivered before 12:00 noon on October 31st, 2024, to the offices of Andreassen Borth, 5014-50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, Alberta, T0B 2L0, phone 780-385-3670.

Interested parties may tender on one or both parcels. Unless the tender specifies that the owner can only accept or reject the entire tender, the owner may accept the tender as to one parcel and reject the tender as to the other parcel. Tenders will not be opened in public.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before November 29, 2024. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits received from unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail. For further information please call Brent at 780-518-5913.

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Old fashioned Threshing to finish Harvest LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTOS

The old-fashioned threshing display hosted by Ted Djos. Jr. had a lot of moving parts, from the two old Allis Chalmers tractors powering the belts and drive. Ron Weeks drove another old tractor connected to a big trailer which held the stooks of grain to feed into the threshing machine. Saturday’s event required a lot of preparation, include the hard work of creating the stooks, which Djos and family finished in late September.

Many family and friends helped out for the threshing on Saturday, Oct. 12

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Hardisty and area youth perform amazing ‘Hercules’ with Missoula Children’s Theatre Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Hardisty K Club sponsored a production from the Missoula Children’s Theatre in Hardisty on Friday, Oct. 11.

Hardisty and area youth spent the entire week learning starting off with auditions and rehearsals Monday, and ending with the Opening Night on Friday.

The Hardisty Community Hall was packed on Friday, with parents, grandparents, family, and friends of the big cast.

Hardisty K Club member and contact for the event Karen Abel says, “The kids were amazing, and had a blast, as you could see in their performance. ”The made new friends and were able to showcase their talent on stage for all to see.”

She says it was very gratifying to see so much interest from area youth

and so much support from the community. “We such a successful event, we hope the Little Red Truck tour and MCT return to Hardisty for more to enjoy in the future!

Abel adds, “This event was made possible through the sponsorship of the Hardisty K-Club.

“We were able to use funds from the Ag Society Recreation Grant, Casino funds, as well as the sponsorship of the hall rent for the week from the Town of Hardisty.

“Because of this support we are able to offer this opportunity to the kids free of charge as well as free admission to the show.

“In addition we collect donations for the Flagstaff Food Bank. This year I am overwhelmed with the generosity of these community members, as we collected $899 in monetary donations along with several bags of goods.”

PHOTOS PROVIDED

Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) came on their Red Truck Tour last week to Hardisty, where youth from Hardisty and the surrounding area auditioned, rehearsed, and performed a theatrical production of Hercules in just a single week! This visit from the MCT was sponsored by the Hardisty K Club. The Hardisty Community Hall was full the evening of Friday, Oct. 11 for the final performance.

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Giant geomagnetic storm ‘supercharges’ Earth for yet another spectacular Northern Light show Leslie Cholowsky Editor

“Every 11 years or so, the sun's magnetic field gets tangled up like a ball of tightly wound rubber bands until it eventually snaps and completely flips turning the north pole into the south pole and vice versa.

“In the lead-up to this gargantuan reversal, the sun amps up its activity: belching out fiery blobs of plasma, growing dark planet-size spots and emitting streams of powerful radiation.” (Scientific American)

A geomagnetic storm “supercharged’ Earth’s auroras overnight on Thursday, Oct. 10.

NOAA says the geomagnetic storm resulted from Earth being struck by an eruption of charged particles, or ‘plasma’ that burst from the sun in the evening Tuesday, Oct. 8.

The storm reached G4 levels (out of a maximum G5) which is rated Severe, and could have effected power systems, spacecraft operations, and satellite navigation, even low-frequency radio navigation.

ERIC ANDERSON PHOTOS

Last Thursday’s Northern Lights display featured more colours over more hours than many people had even seen, making for some spectacular photos

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Cougars and kits caught on trail camera north of Hardisty Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!

Well hello folks. I sure hope you were all able to enjoy some Thanksgiving feasts this weekend.

The weather was rather sunny and glorious in the daytime and the northern lights gave us a colour display that I have never seen the likes of. The fall colours really are amazing. I really think that if I lived in the tropics I would miss nature's won-

derful paint brush in fall and even in winter.

I received a phone call from one of the local farmer's wives who lives just north of Hardisty, on Highway 881.

A friend had a trail camera that recently caught two adult cougars with two kitts. She contacted some surrounding neighbours to inform them about these sweet little pussy cats!

I wrote about cougars before, but a seasoned game warden sat at our kitchen table a few years ago and told us some gruesome stories about

these animals.

He said if you ever see eyes light up in the darkness and they shine lime green then you are looking in the eyes of a cougar. I checked Google and they had added a few other colours but this man had 37 years experience as a game warden.

He had to kill numerous cougars, when he worked on Vancouver Island so I tend to believe his information. I hope you never have to cross paths with these felines.

I had a phone call from Helen Drever who wanted to share her hus-

Correction to Concert Series Leslie Cholowsky Editor

In last week’s article about DaysArts upcoming 2024-25 concert series at the Palace Theatre, it was noted that the concert “Jack Semple Plays Lightfoot,” would have a full band, but during this visit to Daysland, Semple

and one other musician will be performing.

Also, the ‘Becoming the Beatles’ performance is the “unplugged” version, featuring musician and storyteller Haley Marie, and one other musician.

“This smaller, touring version retains the essence of the original show, blending live

music with storytelling to delve into the band’s rise to fame.

“Through strippeddown performances of 20 iconic songs and personal anecdotes, Haley Marie guides audiences through the untold stories and pivotal moments that shaped The Beatles.”

band’s 90th birthday party.

Many of you will remember Doug. He ran the Hardisty Bulk Fuel Station in Hardisty for about 34 years and had also delivered fuel to many farms.

He is known for his big smile and that twinkle in his eyes. If you were home when he delivered your fuel he would pop up to the house and hand deliver your bill and even have a little visit.

I asked Helen how she met Doug. Well the two lovebirds met at a singles dance in Provost in 1991 and in 1993 they married.

They lived in Hardisty for four years and then Doug suggested to Helen that they move to a new town. He had resided in the Hardisty area his whole life and thought a new location might be exciting. Being an adventurous woman Helen agreed

and after some research and recommendations they relocated to Innisfail.

They have enjoyed living there for 27 years.

Helen was busy organizing Doug's party and ordered a cake for 50 and 55 people showed up.

Doug was absolutely tickled at the number of attendees. Five of his siblings surprised him and also numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends and family came from as far as Fort McMurray, North Battleford, and even Athabasca, to name a few.

They had a little program and Helen's son played his guitar and sang Blue Canadian Rockies. Two young girls that the couple had known since they were babies, belonged to a local dance studio and they performed a beautiful dance routine just for them.

Doug and Helen were absolutely in awe of all the guests and well wishes. When you think of Doug just remember...

“No one is a stranger to Doug more than five minutes.” According to his wife Helen, he will chat you up so you feel right at home and you will know that you have made a new friend! So Doug, belated birthday wishes on a life well lived. We wish you a fabulous year and get yourself geared up for your 91st birthday party.

Thank you Helen for this news and cheerio to you Doug.

Thought for the week: “Perhaps good things come to those who wait, but the BEST things come to those who seize the moment and make it their own.” ...author unknown.

Have a good week and I eagerly await to hear some news from you good folks, take care.

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Wheaties win on weekend Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Killam Jr. B Wheat Kings had just one game over the Thanksgiving weekend, travelling to Onion Lake on Saturday, Oct. 12, to take on the Border Chiefs.

Saturday’s game was a one-sided matchup with the Wheat Kings taking a two-nothing lead in the first period that just continued to widen as the game went on.

Wheat Kings goaltender Kailum Grove got his first shutout of the season, with 20 shots on goal, compared to Killam’s 67 shots on Onion Lake’s goalie.

Evan Golby opened the scoring, putting Killam on the board first, unassisted.

Jordan Gagnon scored from Carter Hogman to make it 2-0 Killam at the end of period one.

Gagnon opened the scoring in the second period, less than a minute in he scored a power play goal, again from Hogman, to make it 3-0.

Kyler Bergseth scored an unassisted goal mid-period to make it 4-0.

Tyson Brower, scored minutes later, from Sawyer Fee, to go up 5-0.

Bergseth got his second of the night, from Keegan McArthur, to make it 6-0.

Carter Hogman closed the period with an unassisted goal to make it 7-0

heading into period three.

Hogman scored again, shorthanded, in the last minutes of the third period, unassisted, for an 8-0 score, before Gagnon hot his hat trick on the power play with 29 seconds left, from Fee and Carson Leroux, for a 9-0 final.

The Wheat Kings have a lot of local players this year, with about three-quarters of the team coming out of local minor hockey programs.

The Wheat Kings will be back at home on Friday, Oct. 18, where they will host the Lloydminster Bandits, then they’ll hit the road on Saturday to travel to Cold Lake where they’ll take on the Ice. Early standings in the NEAJBHL (who have a new website this year, NEAJBHL.ca) show the Lloydminster Bandits leading the league with a 5-0-0 record.

The Vermilion Tigers sit at 4-0-0 while the Wainwright Bisons are 4-2-0. The Vegreville Rangers are 3-3-0, and the Wheat Kings are 2-3-0, tied with the St. Paul Canadiens. Cold Lake is stilling at 1-4-0 while Onion Lake is still looking for its first win of the season. Hardisty native Jackson Pasztor is still with the Bisons, wearing the “A” this season.

Gagnon’s weekend hat trick put him second in the scoring leaders, just behind Vegreville’s Carson Pewarchuk.

Grove and Ryan Stapanick are sitting at seven and eight respectively on the goalies top standings.

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OBITUARIES

Lisa (Alicia) Quast-Holmen

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Lisa (Alicia) Quast-Holmen on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Edmonton, AB at the age of 62 years.

Lisa was born in Killam, AB, on June 6, 1962, to James and Mabel Quast. She was one of six siblings; Allan (Chris) Quast, Valerie (Wayne) Swainson, Wanda (Buddy) Price, Cindy (Stan) Braim, and Kendall (Sylvia) Quast.

She was the fun and crazy aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Lisa’s memory will be remembered and live on in her family, her loving partner, Robert Gutmann, her daughter Melanie (Bryce) Campbell and their four chil-

dren (Blaire, Alex, Rylee and Owen), her son Trevor Holmen (Wayne Anhorn) and John Holmen (father to Melanie and Trevor).

Lisa will be remembered for her infectious laugh, beautiful smile, piercing blue eyes and her love of life. She was always up for an adventure – her and Rob enjoyed a dream trip to Spain in 2022.

You would often find Lisa and Rob on the go with recent trips to Vancouver Island and Montana to cheer grandkids on in the stands. They travelled to Kelowna to visit Trevor and Wayne.

The visit brought great memories, but the mountains and heights were far from her favorite.

Lisa jumped on the Saskatchewan Roughriders bandwagon with Rob and loved to take in a football game and they were both great supporters of the Red Deer Rebels. Fishing, boating, sledding, golf, cards with friends and family, volunteering at Red Deer

Hospital, and spending time at the campground were also highlights of Lisa’s years.

In March 2023 Lisa suffered a stroke that brought challenges and a long road to recovery.

Lisa always had the most positive attitude, and she was determined to face the disability with bravery and strength. She was always so happy to see the people she adored, giving them a hug, a smile and often a funny gesture.

Lisa will be missed by many and will always be remembered for her unwavering devotion to her family and friends.

As per Lisa’s request, a private family service will be held. Donations in Lisa’s memory can be made to STARS, Heart & Stroke Foundation, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Gloria Wesley

Gloria was born on December 16, 1929, at Edson, AB, to Roy and Jean Turney and passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at the age of 94 years.

She will be forever cherished by her loving

children, David (Linda) Wesley, Lorna (Walter) Chadwick, Cindy Moore and daughter-in-law Rita Wesley, as well as 11 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Gloria was predeceased by her husband, Wilbur (Bill) Wesley, son Larry, parents Roy and Jean, granddaughter Jaylene, brother Bix, and sister Joyce.

A Funeral Mass for Gloria will take place on Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Heisler, AB at 11:00 am.

Please join with the family for a time of fellowship and refreshments to be served in Heisler Community Hall following the church service.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Peter’s Church Historical Society, the Big Knife Villa of Forestburg, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Fee and Sons (1978) Ltd Funeral Home & Crematorium in charge of arrangements.

“Helping Families & their Communities for over 100 years.”

Vernon William Fisher Simpson

It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Vernon Simpson on September 25, 2024.

Vernon William Fisher Simpson was born on January 20, 1932, in Hardisty, Alberta.

He was the seventh of eight children of Percy and Pearl Simpson.

He was raised and remained settled in the Merna area, where he worked and was actively involved in many organ-

izations including but not limited to: Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Alberta Fish & Game Association, the Battle River Umpire Association and the local bowling league.

Vernon married the love of his life, Alma Marlene Stoodley, on August 14, 1959. They settled on the family farm south of Sedgewick where they raised their two boys, Garry and Darrell.

He was passionate about farming, hunting, baseball, dancing, and bowling, along with many other activities.

Vernon is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marlene; his children Garry (Marsella) and Darrell (Lori); five grandchildren, Jillian (Mike),

Kristy (Aleks), Stacey, Jeremy, Kylie; and three g re a t - g r a n d c h i l d re n , Aiden, Amelia, and Jaxon.

He was predeceased by his parents Percy and Pearl Simpson, brothers Gordon, Harvey, and Ray Simpson, and sisters Helena Anderson, Florence Kipp, Frances Garford, Ethel Ball, and grandson Bradley Simpson.

Memorial donations in Vernon's memory can be made to the Merna Cemetery, Battle River Community Foundation or a Charity of Donor's choice A Celebration of Life for Vernon will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Lougheed Senior's Centre at 1 p.m.

OBITUARIES

Olga Thompson

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Olga Carol Thompson at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, AB, on September 22, 2024.

Olga was the youngest of six children born to Gilbert and Clara (Backen) Swanson of Sedgewick, AB, on March 23, 1944.

She married Emil Thompson on March 4, 1960, and spent most of her life in Sedgewick where they raised their daughters and she helped Emil with his cabinetry business. She enjoyed working part-time at Beairsto’s Store and then at Dave’s Pharmacy, where she had the opportunity to chat with and

Killam & Forestburg Baptist Church Phone: Killam: 780 385-3607

Service Times:

Killam:

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

Forestburg:

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

get to know many people.

Emil and Olga retired to Lac Sante. Her grandchildren were very important to her and a lot of fun times were spent at the lake. They returned to Sedgewick and enjoyed life on the acreage, before finally residing in Camrose, where they found many new walking paths to explore. Olga loved to read, garden and sew, and almost always had a cat on her lap.

She took pleasure in gifting many of the quilts that she had so much fun making. We will cherish our memories and feel the warmth of her love whenever we curl up in one of her quilts.

She will be sadly missed by her husband Emil of 64 years, daughters Leona (Garry) Frederick, Catherine (Randy) Metcalf, grandchildren Amanda (Jared) Brack, Karissa (Quinn) Costa, Ty (Kate), Kindred, Angel, Nick, Jade, Leslie, Kourt-

ney, and Ila, five great grandchildren, sister-inlaw Shirley Swanson, brother-in-law Lehman (Marlene) Thompson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, siblings Harold (Pat), Gladys (Tormod) Christenson, Clarence, Norma (Alfred) Hogstead, Ralph (Louise), and grandson William.

We can’t say enough about the wonderful care and kindness Olga and her family received from Camrose Home Care and the Palliative Staff on Unit 2 at St. Mary’s.

A private graveside service has taken place.

Memorial donations in memory of Olga may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or charity of your choice.

Fee and Sons (1978) Ltd Funeral Home & Crematorium in charge of arrangements.

“Helping Families & their Communities for over 100 years.”

Daysland DAYSLAND, KILLAM Alliance Church & ROSALIND 5030 - 57 Street Phone: (780) 374-3777 UNITED CHURCHES Pastors Kirby Schmidt-Teigen

Sunday, Oct. 20 and Rob Johnson WORSHIP SERVICE Worship Service 10:30AM Sundays @ 10:45am Daysland & SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAYS @ 9:30am. Classes for all ages!

Killam (Baptism) YOUTH GROUP Friday Evenings

Let’s welcome Rosie and GRAVITY (Jr Youth) & KIDS CLUB Celebrate with a Potluck Check our website for fall dates.

Brunch after Service (Killam) dayslandalliance.com

Pentecostal SEDGEWICK Sedgewick Killam Tabernacle & LOUGHEED 780-385-3587 UNITED CHURCHES Seventh-day Sunday 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 AM

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Strome Community Church **Wednesday** Service @ 7pm 780-385-8372

Everyone Welcome!

ADVENTIST CHURCH 42031 RR 131 Pastor Teddy Joseph Phone: 587-736-0023 Sabbath School - 10 a.m.

Worship Service - 11 a.m.

Meeting at 5018 - 47 Street Killam, Alberta.

Sunday School available during the service. Everyone is Welcome.

Services also available to be viewed on Killam Pentecostal Church FB Page.

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2025 Viking Grad Class Fresh Bacon Fundraiser 11 lb Boxes for $95 - 3 Cuts Available Selling until October 22 Pick up November 4 Reach out to your local Viking Graduate for more information or to order!

November Fundraiser will be Winter Wreaths and Poinsettias.

HARDISTY: 2 BR furnished house for rent available now. $1200 plus electricity. Call or text 780-717-6783

FIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR 2024 AUCTION PROGRAM: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Antiques, Militaria, Collections, Estates, Single Items. For Auction, or Possible Purchase: Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609, Email Us at sales@switzersauction.com or Visit Us @ www.switzersauction.com.

Farm raised feeder and market hogs for sale. Daryl Hrehorets, 780-2030533.

The Lougheed Hall annual Christmas Market and Turkey Dinner Sunday, November 24, from 10 to 3. Dinner served from 12 (Noon) to 1:30. For tables please call Lorna 780-888-7099 or 780-386-2212.

Flagstaff Scottish Club’s Annual General Meeting on Sunday, November 10th, 3pm at the clubhouse, 4402 47 Ave, Sedgewick.

Supper to follow.

Everyone welcome to attend, please RSVP to info@flagstaffscottishclub.com for the meal.

Elder Abuse Presentation at the Tofield Golden Club; 5004 54 Ave, Tofield, AB. Thursday, October 17 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.

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WHITE SPRUCE TREES: 5’ average $50. Installation ONLY $19. Includes: hole augered, Wurzel Dip enzyme injection, bark mulch application, staking. Minimum order 20. One-time fuel charge: $150 - 200. Crystal Springs. 403-820-0961. Quality guaranteed. www.albertasprucetrees.com.

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SEED FOR FOR SALE SEED SALE WE BUY Damaged Grain - Heated, Mixed, Tough, Light, Bugs, Spring Thrashed..Barley, Wheat, Oats, Peas, Flax, Canola. "On Farm Pickup".

Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-2505252.

AB 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. 1-888-483-8789.

HELP WANTED WANTED HELP ROCKY Mountain Equipment: Parts Technicians, Parts Assistant Manager, Sales Consultant, Agriculture & Heavy Equipment Techs - Journeyman roles.

View Open Roles www.rockymtn.com/careers. Possible Relocation and Signing Bonus Offered.

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Join Our Team! Dynamic insurance brokerage seeking an experienced broker. Competitive salary, Work-life balance, and a supportive team environment. Grow your career with us!

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REAL starkysaviantaxidermy.com Duplex for Sale in Camrose. Located Instagram: in the Stoney Creek Meadows adult @starkysaviantaxidermy living community.

Approximately Contact Colin at: 1083 sq. ft. with attached garage (428 780-938-9046 or at sq.starkysaviantaxidermy@gmail.com ft.) 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Call 780-678-5961 or 780-672-3021 COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS SERVICES SERVICES Halloween Market at Round Hill Hall, PRIVATE MORTGAGE LENDER. Monday October 28th from 5 pm -All 7 real estate types considered.

No credit pm. There will be a pumpkin carving checks done. direct withFor lender contest and Deal costume parade. a and getcall quick approval.

Toll free 1table, or text Terry 780-678-6131 866-405-1228; www.firstandsecondTM42-43C mortgages.ca.

Stew, Biscuits, Coleslaw & Sweets at Tofield Golden Club 5004 54 Ave, Tofield, AB. Thursday, October 24th, 2024 11 am - 1 pm. $10 at the door.

Gluten free & Take-out available.

All ages welcome!

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38+ Carpenter Oct year 19thJourneyman & 20th, 10 am - 4 pm.

780-385-5448 Josephburg Drop-In Centre, All Types of Renovations Josephburg, Ab. •Additions Admission•Decks is free,•Roofing for more•Concrete info call •Windows •Framing •5” Continuous 780-998-2740.

Eavestroughs •Siding More!

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Painting 2025 Viking Grad Class QualityFresh Residential and Commercial Bacon Fundraiser 11 Interior lb BoxesPainting. for $95 - Betty 3 CutsTkaczyk Available 780-632-8749 Selling until October 22 Pick up November 4 Reach out to your local Viking Graduate for more information or to order!

November Fundraiser will be Winter Wreaths and Poinsettias.

Mike & Dave2Rv Service,house Storage, HARDISTY: BRInc. furnished for Parts.available Call us now. today!

780-415-5015 or rent $1200 plus electricvisitCallour website: www.mdrv.ca ity. or text 780-717-6783 **Located just 11 kms North of Tofield on Highway 834** FOR SALE FOR SALE

Roy's Handyman Flooring, The Lougheed HallServices. annual Christmas trim work, basement finishing, decks, Market and Turkey Dinner Sunday, fences, kitchen installs and November 24,cabinet from 10 to 3. Dinner carpentry work.

780-232-3097 served from 12Call (Noon) to 1:30. For tables please call Lorna 780-888-7099 Drywall Taping/Ceiling or 780-386-2212.Texturing 40 years experience on the job, from commercial buildings to new homes to Flagstaff Scottish Club’s homeAnnual renovations.

NoMeeting job too small.

General Experienced drywall taper/texon Sunday,Killam November 10th, 3pm turer here to help you with any at the clubhouse, job, big or small.

Don't to do it yourself? 4402 47 want Ave, Sedgewick.

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Flagstaff & Texturing EveryoneTaping welcome to attend, Murray Cholowsky please RSVP to Call or text at 780-385-1251 info@flagstaffscottishclub.com for the meal.

Elder Abuse Presentation at the Tofield Golden Club; 5004 54 Ave, Tofield, AB. Thursday, October 17 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.

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WANTED •255 MasseyWANTED Ferguson with Ease on Front Loader •1946 Farmall W30 COLLECTOR/ ENTREPRENEUR Restored •1953 Farmall MD - Restored PURCHASING COINS & COLLECFor more infomation - 780-385-8814 TIONS! CASH PAID! ROYAL CANADIAN raised MINT feeder COINS, collections, rare and market hogs FIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR Farm Medical Taxi Service Rifles, for & old coins, silver & gold coins, jewelsale.

Daryl Hrehorets, 780-2032024 AUCTION PROGRAM: Personal Taxi ServiceAntiques, to ry, nuggets, bullion, sterling, gold & 0533.

Shotguns, Handguns, andEstates, Back Single silver! 306-774-2420.

Militaria,Edmonton Collections, $175 Items. For Auction, or Possible "Vertical Platform Lift - Serenity SH1 •Office Hours Mon-Fri 9-5 WANTED OLD 52".

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Available December holeAdvertise the Classifieds 1st. Rent is $1350.00 per month plus injection, bark mulch application, CLUES ACROSS 40. More (Spanish) Minimum order 20. One-time utilities, damage deposit 1. is Long $1350.00. piece of staking. squared tim41. __ and Venzetti - 200.

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ABIDER 7. BANAL 8. EMERITUS 9. SPA 10. TABIS 11. AGRA 12. TEAR 13. EDDA 21. SATES 23. TEE 25. TAD 26. NAB 27. TOTAL 28.

AROMA 29. BARED 32. TACHE 33. PICOT 34. ALOSA 36. TUN 37. TAI 38. MAC 40. MODERATO 41. SAGES 43. PER 44. MAD 46. TEA 47. RACEME 49. SLABS 50. NEPOS 51. SABIN 52. TOME 53. ALOE 54. BEAL 57. BABE 58. ERIC 59. RISK 61. TSP 62. DAD

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Union wants more from AHS Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The union representing Alberta’s allied health workers says Alberta Health Services (AHS) is refusing to negotiate wages, bringing ongoing collective bargaining to a halt.

The Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) has been in contract negotiation since March, but union president Mike Parker said on Friday that AHS is unwilling to sit down and discuss what he calls the “insulting monetary proposal” it is offering health care workers.

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AHS is offering most HSAA members a 7.5 per cent increase over four years.

However, 21 per cent of members would receive only lump sum payments equivalent to the wage increase, but no change in their base pay.

The union says this amounts to a wage freeze for social workers, speech language pathologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacy technicians, and health information management professionals.

“Wages below inflation or lumps sums will only make the staffing crisis worse by pushing health-

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Continued from Page 6 I question some of the political motivation around the decision, too,” Tang said.

Meanwhile, Vegreville Mayor Tim McPhee has lobbied very hard for the project to succeed on behalf of the rural charities and nonprofits.

“Will the city follow through on the permitting, because we all know Mayor Sohi and Councillor Keren Tang are dead against it going ahead, so will they obstruct the permitting?”

He said when the original application had gone in, city officials had been fine with it until they learned it would benefit only the rural charities and that’s when they became opposed to it.

“I’ve been very vocal along with MLA Scott Cyr and all the FCSS departments have been very vocal about supporting the application,” he said.

McPhee said it would be great news for rural nonprofits and charities because the new casino which has opened on Highway 2 outside Wetaskiwin is “bleeding off” profits from the rural charities.

“Camrose can’t survive without this move,” McPhee said.

care workers out of the province and making Alberta even more unattractive to new workers,” Parker said.

Since 2016, HSAA members have received 4.25 per cent wage increases through previous collective agreements, as well as a COVID Recognition Lump Sum of one per cent for hours worked in 2021, a spokesperson for the union said.

According to Statistics Canada, Alberta’s Consumer Price Index increased by 3.5 per cent in the last year alone, between March of 2023 and 2024.

In an email, a spokesperson for AHS said the organization is still engaged in negotiations with the union.

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780-888-4601 sales@macraesfarmandranch.ca Nestled on the northeast end of Hardisty, on Main Street, is MacRae’s Farm & Ranch Supply - a burgeoning store run by sisters Stevie and Mackenzie MacRae. The business partners, both former oil patch workers, transitioned into this venture as a way to pursue their passion while meeting a growing need in the local community.

“We were ready for a career change and we found a need in Hardisty and our surrounding area for an ag store,” Stevie says, noting many farmers and ranchers just don’t have the time to travel far for supplies during their busy seasons of the year. “So we thought: ‘Why not open a store right here in town?’”

The MacRaes’ entrepreneurial vision was to create a one-stop shop for everything farm and ranch-related. Their store offers a wide range of products, from tack, feed, supplements, and vet supplies to western wear for the whole family and even pet products.

“We didn’t want to pigeonhole ourselves by picking one aspect of agriculture,” Stevie explains, adding that the ag industry is uniquely diverse.

Beyond their extensive product offerings, MacRae’s Farm & Ranch Supply provides rental services, allowing customers to try out equipment like dart guns before making a purchase.

They also serve as an agent for Miller

Hatcheries, ensuring local access to pick up chick orders and poultry supplies.

In addition to all of that, the rear portion of their building is home to Mutts & Manes Dog Grooming.

“Our mission was not to be a cookiecutter business,” Stevie says.

Indeed, what sets MacRae’s apart is their commitment to customer service.

“Our customers have guided us throughout this whole process,” Stevie shares. “They tell us what they need, and we listen and order it in. No two farms operate the same, so we’re constantly adapting to meet those diverse needs.”

In addition to their favourite agricultural supplies, the store proudly supports local artisans by carrying Canadian-made products whenever possible. From Ranch Raised Clothing Co. products to handcrafted claw clips

by Jay’s Leatherwork, MacRae’s is all about supporting the community.

Stevie and Mackenzie also recognize the importance of shopping locally and have been grateful for the community’s support. Events like rodeo weekend, the local 5K run, and the Christmas Train bring a lot of people to their doors.

“When the community thrives, we thrive,” Stevie says. “It’s a win-win for everyone.”

Having grown up in the rural Flagstaff Region, Stevie and Mackenzie’s ranching background gives them firsthand knowledge of what local farmers need and require.

“We know what it takes to succeed,” Mackenzie says. “We’ve learned how to treat cattle and what things you need for calving season. Our farm also has quarter horses, so we know what kind of equine products people are looking

for.”

The siblings’ ranching background also means they aren’t adverse to hard work.

“You can't drown in your own sweat, so get on with it and get going,” Stevie says. “It's a lot of hours at the end of the day, but if you got a lot of skin in the game, it motivates you to put those extra hours in and work your Sundays, and work those holidays.”

For those looking to open a business, the MacRaes have simple advice: “It’s a deep plunge, but one of the best decisions you’ll make. The hours are long, but seeing it all come together is incredibly rewarding.”

Looking ahead, the MacRaes have big plans for growth. “We want to continue to expand and carry more of what the

community is looking for,” Mackenzie shares.

Whether you’re a farmer, rancher, or just someone looking for high-quality local products, MacRae’s Farm & Ranch is dedicated to supplying Hardisty and the surrounding area.

“We appreciate all the support we've had along the way,” Mackenzie says, “and we hope you come and visit us at the store or online (macraesfarmandranch.ca).

For more information, find MacRae’s Farm & Ranch Supply on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and be sure to watch the video on The Community Press’s social media.

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