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December Bird Count coming to Viking Since 1900, the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has become an annual tradition for birders around the world. Started in 1900 by Frank Chapman as an alternative to the Christmas "side-hunts" at the turn of the twentieth century, the CBC is the longest running citizen science project of it's kind. Viking's bird count will occur on Dec. 15. This year, residents of Viking and surrounding area will be able to participate and help over 100 agencies to track trending in bird populations. Surveys take place within a 14 mile diametre circle, during a single day. Birders avoid overcounting birds by

recording the greatest number of a species they see at any one time. Rare sightings can be tallied in a separate document for the three days before and after the count date (a week). Counts can be mobile or they can take place by observing your property through the window or focussing on the bird feeder in your yard. Don't believe you have the skills to perform a survey? If you can recognize a Magpie, Raven, BlackCapped Chickadee, Great-Horned Owl, a Blue Jay, and Bohemian Waxwing, you're already on your way. Contact Andy Tait, Leduc Naturalists Society at andytait@shaw.ca for details on how you can assist.

BMS information session to incorporate draws few at Viking Patricia Harcourt Editor

Beaver Municipal Solutions' plans to incorporate went on the road last week with information sessions at four communities, including Viking. The Viking Council Chambers, however, held three BMS officials and Viking councillors/town officials but few others interested in the upcoming transition. BMS is formed out of the member municipalities of Viking, Holden, Ryley, and Tofield, as well as Beaver County.

Elected officials from these five jurisdictions currently form the regional services commission, which oversees the regional landfill just outside Ryley now called BMS. The new corporate structure will be called Claystone Waste Ltd. and its board of directors will still be appointed by the member municipalities, but they will choose from public at large persons rather than elected officials out of their own ranks. BMS officials at the meeting included Public Affairs Consultant Keith McLaughlin, Chief

Financial Officer Juvy Ceniza, and Program and Communication Supervisor Anne Ruzicka. McLaughlin said the new corporate entity would be looking for other income in the form of economic ventures besides the waste which comes in from various sources, including the City of Edmonton as a major contributor. He promised there would be "no layoffs" if the transition occurs, stating BMS is considered one of the top 75 employees in Alberta, and "Claystone will be See BMS P15

Officials from Beaver Municipal Solutions attend the public information session to speak to the impending change over of BMS to Graystone Waste Ltd., a corporation. Attending the session on Thursday, Oct. 10, at Viking Council Chambers were Chief Financial Officer Juvy Ceniza, Program and Communication Supervisor Anne Ruzicka (above left) and Public Affairs Consultant Keith McLaughlin (above right). Other sessions were held in Holden, Ryley, and Tofield.

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Irma News

IRMA NEWS By Marjorie Lawson

Students enjoyed a five-day weekend with no classes Thursday, Friday, and Thanksgiving Monday. We extend sympathy to Joan and Dave Green, Kathy and Ron Arnold, and Jim and Patti Owen after the passing of their brother Rodney Owen in British Columbia. Rod had fought a lengthy battle with cancer. The public library will be closed the week of October 21 for the move to the new facility. We invite our patrons and volunteers to come out for coffee on October 28 and view the new facility. Remember that the federal election polls open at 7:30 a.m. on October 21 and close at 7:30 p.m. All Irma and area residents vote at the New Horizons Centre. Don and Leslie (Creasy) Beeler have been visiting in the area from their home on Vancouver Island. Harvest continues to be a struggle as we woke up to flurries on Thanksgiving morning. Hopefully there are warmer, drier days

ahead. On October 6, Carl Soneff of Edmonton passed away at the age of 90 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Karl and Alice, his wife, Irma (nee Theroux), his brothers, Jim and Albert, and his grandson, Ryan. He leaves to mourn his sister, Elvina of Vancouver, and brother, Tony of Kelowna; his sons Doug (Noreen) of Edmonton, and Allan (Ann) of Kamloops, and his daughter, Linda, of Vancouver. As well, he has several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces including Gwyneth (Harold) Gulbraa of Irma. Carl and Irma owned and operated Soneff's General Store in Jarrow in the late 1950s until 1963 when they moved to the Bonnie Doon area of Edmonton. At Christmas get togethers Carl would buttonhole Gwyneth and/or Harold and barrage them with questions about Irma and Jarrow neighbours and former customers. He may have been 90, but his mind was sharp and he had been playing his saxophone in a band that would play in retirement homes. Until very recently he was still driving the skid-steer and working with Doug in the landscaping business where he enjoyed giving advice. Our sympathies to the Soneff families.

Kinsella Rose Seniors report for October Hjordis Armitage On October 9, the Kinsella Rose Seniors met at 7:30 p.m. with President Bob Cormack in the chair. The ladies reported winning second in the Ladies' Bonspiel with a second mixed team coming in fourth in the Mixed Bonspiel at Vegreville on October 8. There will be no Card Party in October because of the late harvest. The Seniors voted to

give a donation to God's Acre to help with costs. Don't forget the Turkey Supper on October 25 for a great meal at a very reasonable cost. Preparations are being made for our first Bonspiel on October 21, which is also Voting Day. The next regular meeting will be November 13 followed by the Card Party on November 20. Let's hope harvest is over by then so we can all relax!

New season for Viking 4-H Club Luke Brooke Club Reporter

October 7 was the start of the Viking 4-H Beef Club for the 20192020 year. Our annual meeting was held and we had elections for club executive and committees. Our leader this year is Darren Klein, President Jocelyn Klein, Vice President Connor Hoffman, Secretary Ashley Klein, and Treasurer Landon Hogstead. Luke Brooke

will be the club reporter, and Keagan Zazulak and Logan Brooke will be the Communication Committee. Alex Klein and Luke Brooke will serve as District Representatives for the club. Currently we have 14 members. Our club has decided to sell cookie dough again this year for our main fundraiser. All members will be selling, and we will also attend the farmers' markets once dates are decided.

Club weigh in day for our steer projects has been planned for October 27 at the Klein farm. Hopefully the weather is nice and harvest is done! Fall Fling, overnight camp for the junior members, will be hosted by the Bonneyville area this year on November 22 and 23. For members who have never been to the 4-H overnight camps, I would recommend going because it’s a

great way to start the year and make new friends! New members are always welcome and it’s not too late to join the Beef Club. If you would like to join, or if you have any questions about 4-H Beef Program, you can talk to any of the executive or club members for more information, or contact Leader Darren Klein at 587-256-0062. Here’s looking forward to the 4-H year of 2019-2020!

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Golf course asks Viking Council for security upgrade funds Patricia Harcourt Editor

The Viking Golf and Country Club has asked Viking Council for $5,450 to pay for extra security measures at the club. The club said the upgrade is needed to prevent any further thefts from the golf course and its club members after eight golf sheds were broken into in September. The cost breakdown for the security system was given as: $1,550 for extra security lighting, $2,700 for security cameras, and $1,200 for heavy duty locks for outbuildings. The club had indicated it is a volunteer run organization that provides recreation to the town, but has a tight operating budget. However, council felt the club could try to access funding from other sources, or do some fundraising, before paying for the entire amount. “They want us to pay

for the (entire) security system,” said CAO McLeod. “This is the total request…They have paid nothing into it.” In his opinion, more information was required to make a decision, noting the county might pay 50 per cent if asked. Councillor Judy Acres said she would like to see more effort on the club’s part to raise the money instead of council “just giving it to them.” Her motion to ask the golf course to provide more information on paying for the new system was passed. McLeod noted that the county has three dates specified for giving out funding to organizations - at the end of March, June, and September. Beaver/Viking IDP Adopted in Principle Viking Council adopted an inter-municipal development plan (IDP) between the Town of Viking and Beaver County at its Oct. 7 regular meeting. Town CAO Don

McLeod explained that the motion was necessary in order to start the process of public consultation, including a public meeting. The Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires all municipalities to adopt an IDP and an inter municipal collaboration framework (ICF) with each of its municipal neighbours. The IDP and ICF reflect mutual agreements on growth and shared services between two or more municipalities. “The IDP adopted by bylaw identifies a 50year development strategy between the Town of Viking and Beaver County,” McLeod stated in his report’s introduction. “An IDP is a collaborative plan intended to address the long-term growth and development of lands that are of joint interest to both municipalities.” The planning is coordinated to promote regional partnerships in land use, transportation, serv-

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Opinion Dear Editor:

The latest poll of Alberta’s prospective voters reported that an overwhelming majority of Albertans planned to vote for the Conservative Party of Canada in this coming Monday’s federal election. In fact this same poll suggested that there was a great likeliness that the Conservatives win all 34 federal ridings in our province. That’s not totally surprising, considering that four of the top five parties in Canada (Liberals, NDP, Bloc and Greens) plan to systematically destroy Alberta’s economy by shutting down its oil sands. So as Albertans who care about our economy and ethical oil, that really only leaves the Conservatives or newly founded Peoples Party of Canada as realistic choices. Of course some ridings will also have Libertarian, or Veterans Coalition Party to choose from as well. No matter your choice, it appears one of two things will most likely happen this coming Monday: 1) We will have a Conservative minority which will have trouble accomplishing anything teamed with a belligerent left wing coalition. 2) Liberals will form a minority government with a cooperative coalition planning to destroy Alberta’s economy for the sake of flimflamming Canadians that the end of the world is nigh because of climate change. Of course there could be other results, including an unlikely hallelujah moment for Alberta wrapped in a Conservative majority. Barring that, there is a good chance separation talk in Alberta will become a stark reality if there is another Trudeau government. As many of you are no doubt aware, Alberta was almost a part of the Province of Buffalo proposed by Sir Frederick Haultain, who was Premier of the North-West Territories in the early 1900s. In 1904 Haultain recommended part of the NWT become one large province consisting of the areas that would become Alberta and Saskatchewan. He believed this large prairie province would be able to influence things federally and proposed it be non-partisan. Unfortunately for him, Haultain decided that the capital of Buffalo should be Regina and at the time the majority of the citizens of Calgary and Edmonton disagreed. Keep in mind that in the early 20th Century, Regina and Edmonton both had populations around 2,500 while Calgary was over 4,000. Adding to his troubles, Houltain had a difficult relationship with then Liberal Prime Minister of Canada Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The PM, fearful of one large Conservative province, eventually decided to divide this proposed area of NWT into two separate provinces in 1905. That brilliant division cut the two provinces’ politics in half and allowed Central Canada to continue to dominate. Had Sir Frederick Haultain’s vision come to fruition, Buffalo would presently have a population larger than British Columbia and boast 48 seats in Monday’s election compared to BC’s 42. Buffalo would dominate Canada’s mineral wealth and agricultural production. With the extra voting clout it would be much more difficult for Federal parties like the Liberals, NDP and Greens to single out Buffalo’s oil industry and label it as an embarrassment to Canada. It would certainly be understandable if the results of this election acted like a phoenix rising from a funeral pyre and producing dreams once again of long forgotten Buffalo - this time as a separate country. KERRY ANDERSON

I managed to suffer through a portion of the Leaders' Debate mixing in a couple “cool down” periods. The debate was a microcosm of the state of our country. Little to no talk on what matters the most (sky rocketing debt, jobs, insanely high taxes, rising cost of living and loss of basic freedoms). Lots of talk on progressive issues, this talk being mostly lies and false narratives. Unfortunately every time I watch the nightly news it seems to be a similar theme combined with an extreme pro Liberal bias. The debate featured leaders who must have found a money tree somewhere because they have a lot of spending plans with no proven plan on where the money is going to come from. First of all the Liberals stacked the deck in the debate as much as humanly possible. I saw a concern from a group called “The Real Women of Canada,” how all five moderators were far left Trudeau worshipping women. The worst was how for some inexplicable reason the Toronto Star was represented. (The late) Joseph Stalin thinks the Toronto Star’s coverage is too far left. The Toronto Star had a recent story how blackface is as Canadian as hockey. Yet a so called reporter from the Toronto Star was allowed to ask Andrew Scheer about Indigenous rights. It was a complete ambush where the right answer was wrong and the wrong answer was wrong. Then the Greens, Liberals and NDP all claimed the Conservatives didn’t check with Indigenous people enough. I guess 893 times wasn’t quite enough. I am an old dinosaur who thinks it is better to give an Indigenous person a job rather than an apology and increased welfare payments. Perhaps the Liberals, NDP and Greens should consult the hundreds of Indigenous people who have already lost their oilfield jobs, or perhaps the thousands more that will lose their oilfield jobs once we eliminate fossil fuels. Justin Trudeau also keeps referring to “The Harper Years” as some time of gloom and doom. Can even one

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Canadian honestly say Canada is better off now than we were under Stephen Harper? My thought is as of October 22 I don’t want to see Canada return to “The Trudeau Years.” Our PM also says you don’t want to vote Conservative because they give breaks to rich corporations. This coming from the man who gave $12 million to Loblaws to buy new fridges. The Weston family owns Loblaws and they are worth $13.5 Billion. Not to mention the billions of dollars the Liberals give large Quebec companies. This is just another in a very long line of false narratives that our PM repeats and hopes Canadians buy into. Then you have the topic of transfer payments. Justin Trudeau points out how the current plan was drawn up by Jason Kenney so it is ironic he is questioning it. This is true but here are some of the assumptions Jason Kenney made at the time. He assumed the PM at the time wouldn’t be personally trying to bankrupt Alberta. He also assumed the PM at the time would be aware of the fact budgets don’t balance themselves and if you are going to spend billions of dollars you might want to at least consider where you are going to get the money. He also assumed that B.C. would want to support Alberta instead of U.S. groups like the Rockefellers who are manipulating our elections, messing with our Indigenous people and trying to shut down Alberta’s #1 revenue source. He also assumed that Quebec which takes billions in payments might show a minuscule amount of integrity and use Alberta oil instead of Middle Eastern blood oil. Speaking of Quebec the award for the most insane political comment in history goes to the Bloc Quebecois leader who actually said the employees of SNC Lavalin are suffering because of Andrew Scheer not Justin Trudeau. Lastly if you don’t understand the consequences to Alberta/Canada of reelecting Justin Trudeau you better start ASAP. As the saying goes, “fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on Canada.” Ian Erickson, Bruce, AB

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Word on the Street: CN crossing arm damaged On October 7, police received information on a suspicious vehicle that had been driving around Bruce the previous evening. A search of police databases did not find any issues with the vehicle or the registered owner. On October 8, police received a report of the CN crossing arms on Highway 36 in Viking striking a Super-B trailer, causing minor damage to the trailer. CN employees attended and dealt with the crossing arms which had remained stuck in the lowered position after the collision. That afternoon, police received a complaint of mischief at a farm southwest of Viking. The complainant advised he had found treated canola seed mixed into a granary that should have only contained untreated canola seed, contaminating the whole bin.

Police have no suspects at this time. Also that day, a citizen called police to report she had received a phone call from someone claiming to be with the Department of Justice. They advised there had been activity with her SIN card and she needed to press 1 or an officer would be sent to arrest her. Fortunately, the citizen did not comply so did not become a victim of this scam. A short time later, police received another complaint of the exact same phone scam. The complainant did not comply so also did not become a victim. On October 9, police received a request for assistance at a rural property west of Viking. The caller wanted police to be present to keep the peace while he moved into the property as he had experienced problems with the previous

renters. Police attended and confirmed the previous tenants had vacated and there were no further incidents. That evening, police received a complaint of a male lying in the ditch near the Kinsella overpass. A patrol was made and the male was located. He was intoxicated and advised he had been fired from his job and was walking back to Viking. A check on police systems found the male had an outstanding warrant out of Airdrie so he was arrested and transported to the Edmonton Remand Centre as he was unable to pay his outstanding fine. On October 10, police

received a complaint of an attempted theft of a truck in Bruce. The complainant advised the male culprit stalled the target vehicle and then fled with a second male suspect in a green Chev pickup. Police have not been able to identify the males. That afternoon, police received a complaint of a theft from a local gas station. Using surveillance video, police have identified a potential suspect. This matter is still under investigation. On October 11, police received a complaint of a break and enter at a vacant property east of Viking. The culprits cut the locks off of a Sea-Can and a shed and stole

numerous items. This matter is still under investigation. Later that day, police received another complaint of a phone scam involving someone claiming to be with the Department of Justice. Again, the complainant did not comply with the instructions to press 1 so did not become a victim. On October 12, a citizen called police to report an injury to her

dog. She was concerned that one of her neighbors may have caused the injury but could not provide any evidence to support this claim so police were unable to proceed with an investigation. During this time period, police also dealt with two 911 hang-ups, a minor traffic collision, and issued several violation tickets for speeding. Viking RCMP

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Beaver County council gets legal preview of BMS incorporation due diligence review Patricia Harcourt Editor

Beaver County Councillors held a closed session with their legal analysts Oct. 10 to hear a due diligence review concerning Beaver Municipal Solutions' move to incorporate. The session gave council a chance to ask questions and get responses to their inquiries prior to the open session which followed. The open session was attended by a large group of interested persons, as well as elected and other officials from Tofield, Ryley, Holden, and Viking, jurisdictions that are all member municipalities of BMS. The open session began with Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) telling those present that the county plans to hold a public hearing on the incorporation at a later date. Stephen Rogers of MNP outlined the results of the review starting with strategic considerations. The June 2019 business plan for the municipally controlled corporation

is "still in development," he said. Still not known are what work still needs to be done on the MCC, the impact it will have on individual municipalities' finances, the market impact analyses and the cost to establish the corporation. Financial objectives include reducing the level of reliance on any one revenue, such as lowering the reliance on waste from the City of Edmonton to 30 per cent of revenue by 2022. There is also more work to diversification of the revenue stream, and a commitment not to change the continuation of the subsidies to local services and rates. There will be changes to the local representation on the new corporate board, as well as changes to the structure. Both will require consultation with the public. "There are some challenges," said Rogers, including expanding diversification of revenues which he called positive but there were few examples evident yet. "We believe the structure (of the

proposed corporation) is appropriate for the nature of the business and the shareholder arrangement," he said. As for governance best practices, the move is now away from elected boards to what he called "fully independent boards" composed of a non-elected board of governors. But incentives and compensation may be necessary to entice people to join these boards, he said, noting: "Independence is really important." There would be no elected members or members of administration from the member municipalities (such as chief administrative officers), he said, calling them "conflict generators." The corporation would have at least quarterly public reporting to the owners/shareholders in place. The profit sharing breakdown

would be 45 per cent of the revenues would go to Beaver County with the rest split between the remaining four municipalities. The county still gets less on a per population basis, he said, which was the initial way the landfill was set up years prior. A major reason for the diversification, which would require the change to a corporation, is the fact that waste volumes are decreasing, he said. The City of Edmonton's goal is to decrease its waste massively over time and BMS currently relies heavily on Edmonton's waste. Reeve Kallal opened the session up to questions from the elected and administrative officials in the room, but there were none. "We're trying to keep you in the loop," said Kallal, concerning upcoming hearings.

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The following briefly described property is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title: W ½ 35-46-15 W4, containing 318 cultivated acres more or less, excepting thereout all mines and minerals FEATURES of this property: -Approximately 318 acres under cultivation. -Land is located in Flagstaff County, 12 miles north of Strome, Alberta. The sale of the land is subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: • Existing lease with current tenant which lease expires after harvest of the 2020 crop. • Any successful tenderer will receive the 2020 rent from the current tenant • Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status. • Buyer is responsible for all costs associated with registration of Transfer. • Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T. • Tenders in writing will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o’clock noon on November 1, 2019. Tenders should be forwarded to Andreassen Borth Law Office, Killam, • Alberta in a sealed envelope marked “Slavik Tender.” A certified cheque payable to Andreassen Borth equal to 5% of the purchase price must accompany the tender. • The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on or before December 20, 2019, 2019 (“Possession Date”). No adjustment for property taxes which will be paid in full by Seller. • Any successful tenderer will receive the 2020-2021 surface lease payment, if paid, ($2,900.00) without adjustment. • Mineral rights, if any, are not included in the sale. • The two quarter sections may be sold individually or as a unit. • The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Seller may reject any or all tenders. • If successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited.

For further particulars please contact Rick at 780-385-0423. Andreassen Borth Barristers & Solicitors 5014 50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, AB T0B 2L0

For further particulars please contact Aubrey at 780-376-3634. Andreassen Borth Barristers & Solicitors 5014 50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, AB T0B 2L0

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Viking RCMP clarify pharmacy reference in report of scam Cpl. Brad Mouland Viking RCMP

In our "Word on the Street" article in the October 9, 2019 edition, one of the Viking RCMP calls referenced the Viking Pharmacy. We would like to clarify to all readers that the file in question was from an unknown scammer, and did not have anything to do with any current staff or activities at the Viking Pharmacy. No personal or medical information was compromised within this business in any way, as the Viking Pharmacy had no involvement in the

matter. As with many fraudulent calls or scams these days, the caller often pretends to be from a particular business or organization, often requesting banking details or credit card information. In the event you receive such a call from an individual requesting money from ANY business in this manner, please feel free to follow up with local RCMP, or the business directly. The Viking RCMP would like to apologize for any inconvenience or confusion this may have created for the customers, owners, and staff of the Viking Pharmacy.

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FLAGSTAFF COUNTY TENDER FOR SALE OF USED VEHICLES Flagstaff County invites tenders for the sale of the following used vehicles: 1. 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 4 X 4, quad cab, short box – Approx. 337,820 km. 2. 2007 Chevrolet 1500, 4 x 4, ext. cab, short box – Approx. 318,334 km. 3. 2005 Dodge 1500, 4 x 4, quad cab, short box – Approx. 193,431 km. 4. 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD, 4 X 4, reg. cab, long box – Approx. 248,479 km. 5. 2004 Chevrolet 1 ton, 4 x 4, reg. cab, dually, long box with aluminum deck – Approx. 124,737 km. 6. 2014 Polaris 800 ATV – Comes with winch, 25-gallon sprayer. Approx. 33.6 hrs. • These vehicles can be viewed on our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca or at the County Shop in Sedgewick and will be sold on an “as is basis”. Kilometres/hours of equipment may vary slightly at time of sale. • Bids must be submitted on a tender form. Download a tender form from our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca or contact our Administration Office at 780-384-4123 to receive a tender form. • Please send bids in a sealed envelope marked “USED VEHICLES” to Flagstaff County Administration Office, Box 358, 12435 Twp Rd 442, Sedgewick, AB. • Closing date for bidding on items is Friday, October 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. MST. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For further information, please contact: Kevin Kinzer, Shop Supervisor, at 780-390-0312. Grads • Weddings • Babies • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Achievements • Pranks • Goofy

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100 Years Ago October, 1919 Whoop’er Up Kinsella

Stampede There’s going to be big things at Kinsella

next Monday when a stampede will be staged by that growing metropolis on the G.T.P. $500 in prizes have been hung up, besides a special prize for the wildest, buckinest bronco brought to the stampede. A big new hall will be opened for the first time and the

best orchestra obtainable will furnish peppy music. All aboard for the Kinsella Stampede on Thanksgiving Day! 75 Years Ago

October, 1944 Weather Prevails Fine weather prevails again and harvesting is making good progress. Combines and threshing machines are busy

in all parts of the district and the grain is reported dry. Another two weeks of this fine weather should see most of the crop in the bins and the elevators

Help us with minor hockey news Kerry Anderson With the help of coaches, parents, and grandparents, local hockey players from three counties in Caribou Publishing newspaper areas like this one get credit for good games, victories, points, and saves each week of the hockey season. Each week I look up and record scores and scorers of dozens of local hockey teams and players, both male and female. But I need your help. If I don’t have your son or daughter’s team among those recorded, I just don’t know about them. This may mean players who are playing for other teams in larger centres or players located on teams in areas outside this county. In the Beaver County area, Lamont County area, and Flagstaff County areas, parents have been really cooperative in letting me know of particular websites where local hockey play-

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ers participate in leagues which post scores semiregularly. Because our print deadline is Monday, I scour these sites each Sunday evening in an attempt to get the latest scores and give scorers some credit for good games they played that particular week. Believe me, this is no easy task over three different counties in both the Zone 2 and Zone 7 districts. There are dozens of teams in dozens of leagues playing in many different age and skill levels. Some leagues and teams are more prompt than others when it comes to posting game sheets. Often it is up to the home teams to get the games into the league websites, and the parents and coaches are quite busy running around with their teams all winter long making sure these kids get the best hockey experience possible. As well, there are some

hockey players likely playing in leagues which I have no idea even exist. Before your young hockey player’s league begins this winter, please send out an email to me letting me know what website I can go on to find statistics for your local hockey player’s team. The goal is to give every hockey player boy or girl - in our areas credit for their achievements without missing a single child. But I need your help. If a local hockey player is being missed in the weekly minor hockey league write ups, please contact me - it will have been a complete oversight. Also because leagues and websites change, please send me an email letting me know for sure what league your child plays in. Send even if you think I probably know. You can email me at: kamcjm@gmail.com Have a great winter, let’s play hockey!

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Salute to Firefighters Fire Prevention 2019

Viking Fire Chief address Fire Prevention Week’s theme this year is “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” The theme is aimed towards families to encourage them to create a fire escape plan and to practice it. If your home catches on fire, you only have minutes to escape. By having a plan with your family and practicing so everyone knows the best way to exit your home, and have a safe place to meet once out of the house, goes a long ways towards safety. Some important tips to remember:

- Install smoke alarms on every level of the home and in every bedroom for maximum protection. - Remove smoke alarms from the wall or ceiling, check for the manufacture's date and replace any that are 10 years old or older. - Connect hard-wired smoke alarms throughout the home so when one sounds, they all do. - Test alarms monthly. - Ensure everyone in the home knows the sound of the smoke alarm and understands they should go outside immediately if they hear it.

- Agree on a family meeting place. - Stay outside and call the fire department. We encourage every family to talk to their children about fire safety and escape plans. If you have any questions please feel free to email the Viking Fire Station/Fire chief at station5@besc.ca. We will be sure to answer all questions, and if we don’t have an answer, we will work towards getting you the information you need. Stay safe Kevin Fornal Fire Chief/Advanced Care Paramedic

Local departments train together during the year

The Viking Fire Department held joining training nights this year along with the Kinsella, Holden, and Ryley fire departments.

Viking Fire Department cooks hot dogs for kids Departments respond to calls

The Viking Fire Department helped kick off Fire Prevention Week by donating and cooking hot dogs for all the staff and students at Viking School. Getting the dogs ready are, from left are: Kirk Maxwell, Linda McDevitt, Baily Gould, Kirk Maxwell, and Sherry Fornal. Not in photo: Kevin Fornal. The Viking Fire department donated and cooked hotdogs for all the staff and students to kick off Fire Prevention Week.

Members of the Viking Fire Department douse the flames while on a call this year. Like every year, the department responded to a number of calls over the past year.

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We extend our sincere thanks to our local firefighters for their dedication and valour. The residents, Council and Staff of the Town of Viking

Viking Fire and Rescue: Members of the Viking Fire Department are, back row, from left: Sherry Fornal, Sherri Tkaczyk, Linda McDevitt, Richard Samson, Terri Trempner, and Kirk Maxwell. In the front row, from left: Captain Brent Beaumont, Fire Chief Kevin Fornal, and Captain Patrick Tkaczyk. Missing from photo: Nancy Tkaczyk, Safety Officer Janis Norburn, Doug Wilkinson, Joey Crocker, Training Officer Logan Roth, Joey Dufault, Braedon Brooke, Jamie Norburn, Safety Officer Bailey Swinamer, and Assistant Chief/Training Officer Kyle Swinamer.

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Farmers in Beaver County are going all out to harvest as much crop off as possible prior to more winter-like conditions expected this week. In above photo, grain was unloaded onto a truck on land northeast of Viking just over two weeks ago as farmers took advantage of some decent harvest weather. But the rush to get crops off continues as farmers battle conditions that are less than ideal. Alberta Crop Report puts major crops 20 points behind the provincial five-year average as of October 1. Compared to last week, five per cent more crop was in the bin but many local producers still have a long way to go to finish, having endured precipitation, frost, and cold weather in September and now into October as well.

Council receives firearms complaint, will post regulations on website Patricia Harcourt A west end resident wants Beaver County to take action against the firing of guns close to densely populated areas after experiencing loud gunshots in his suburb. Darren Popowich complained to Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook by telephone and email regarding several incidents of gunshots nearby. Smook passed this on to Beaver County Council at the Oct. 10 meeting. However, Popowich's request that the county should review its bylaws on firearms use and discharge did not get a warm reception. Popowich filed a police report Aug. 25

after an incident of a firearm discharged "close enough to my home to disturb the peace on a Sunday afternoon," he stated. Popowich said this was the fourth time such incidents have occurred, two of them taking place at 10 p.m. when "a firearm was discharged multiple times." He suggested a bylaw modelled after Parkland County's which prohibits the discharge of firearms on any land described in the bylaw, which also describes all portions of township and range road borders section by section, and includes exemptions such as peace officers. Popowich also recommended protecting the

most densely populated areas of the county by stipulating the area where firearm use would be prohibited: west of S.H. 834 and north of S.H. 617. Smook said the resident lived in the county's northwest area in a subdivision with Strathcona "right across the road." Popowich said the bylaw changes he suggested would align better with those of Strathcona County. "I am speaking against this motion," said Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce. "We are a rural county…and many of my neighbours are firearms enthusiasts. And they are very, very diligent (in their firearm usage)."

Bruce said he hears shooting "but it's something rural residents are used to…Welcome to the rural expanses, this is what rural residents do," he said. Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson said the prohibition for firearm discharge could be placed around the subdivisions only. Smook felt this was "the perfect consultation piece," stating he "doesn't want to impose on citizens impacted by it." "I'm in full agreement with Councillor Bruce," said Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3), stating he "doesn't want to break apart the county (regarding firearm regulations). "There are discharge

rules the RCMP can enforce," he said, noting: "Guns can be loud." Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) agreed: "There are provincial regulations." Smook said the provincial law prohibits the use of firearms within 200 yards of a residence. Shooters "are not allowed to shoot or have a projectile within 200 yards," he said, under Section 52 of the Alberta Wildlife Act. "I like the idea of signage and partnering up with Rural Crime Watch to put signs out there," said Hrabec. "I wonder how effective signs are," said Bruce, noting that gun sounds can sound near or far, depending on the

direction of the wind. "I don't see it as being a solution." Smook said, "The legislation is there, whether a sign would work or not is debatable." But he added that the sign could be educational in value for the people living in the subdivisions who may be unaware of this provincial statute. However, when council heard the cost for a $200 sign at each entrance of 30 subdivisions, they opted instead to post the rules around firearms - Regulation 52 of the Wildlife Act - on the county website. "That's a great idea," said Bruce, "to inform the public what their rights are…I can support that."

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County meeting highlights roads, signage, grants discussed Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council passed a motion to give $5,000 from the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Good Neighbour Grant from the Beaver Municipal Services dividend reserve to put towards the Common Tansy problem at the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation area. This would be in lieu of equipment and/or m a n p o w e r . Administration will also draft a letter to the Minister of Alberta Parks and Agriculture, and to the neighbouring Strathcona County, for their consideration. The money came following an administrative report to council. The report had administration inspecting locations within and outside the perimetre of the park, including 27 km of trail network and the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four staging areas. Common Tansy is a prominent noxious weed common to many Alberta municipalities and public lands. The Tansy is located in much of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west end, as well as townships 4614 and 46-13 in the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s east end. It displaces native vegetation, and reduces biodiversity and wildlife habitat. The problem had been reported to council by the executive and range riders of the Blackfoot Grazing Association, and councillors Barry Bruce, Kevin Smook, and Reeve Jim Kallal went to see the Tansy on Sept. 5. A presentation by the association was made last June to council, which stated its desire to work with Alberta Parks to get the Tansy under control. The association has spent $25,000 to spray 320 acres in one pasture of the grazing associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area but outside the fence line and in other pastures the Tansy continues to spread. Access Road Idea Nixed for Now Council agreed to postpone any idea of putting in an access road at an intersection caus-

ing safety concerns for traffic turning at Twp. 462 and Hwy. 14. Instead the suggestion was that signs could be erected. Council had directed administration in August to meet with Alberta Transportation to discuss the possibility of constructing an access road to address the safety concerns of local residents using Twp. Rd. 462 and Hwy. 14. Administration met with Alberta Transportation which said there had been no collisions or safety issues at R.R. 105 since the removal of the approach at Twp. Rd. 462. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At this time, Alberta Transportation does not have any funding available for improvements to this intersection,â&#x20AC;? stated Darby Dietz, superintendent of public works, in his report to council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In regards to councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request to include upgrades at Twp. Rd. 462 with the upgrades to Hwy. 834, the distance between the two locations does not allow Alberta Transportation to combine the two projects,â&#x20AC;? he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153; A l b e r t a Transportation does not agree with the construction of a service road on the south side of Hwy. 14 from Twp. 462 to R.R. 105 as this may increase safety issues with Hwy. 14.â&#x20AC;? Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) stated that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;rule of the highway is the centre line (which) puts the farmer at fault,â&#x20AC;? if crossing it. But putting â&#x20AC;&#x153;signage around the corner could help with the safety issue,â&#x20AC;? he said, noting that Alberta Transportation has a sign for such blind corners, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Caution Farm Equipment Turning.â&#x20AC;? Inquiring about such a sign was included as part of the motion. Sign Changes at Twp. Rd. 502 Council passed a motion to remove all the yield signs along Twp. Rd. 502 from S.H. 857 at Ryley east to S.H. Hwy 854 at Bruce in Division 3. This was done to make the 502 a â&#x20AC;&#x153;free flowâ&#x20AC;? road, upon a suggestion

by Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec. The yield signs to be taken down include those at Range Roads 170, 165, 164, 163, 161, 160, 154, and 153. County Declines Offer on Roads County Council went with administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation to decline the offer from the province to give the county responsibility for S.H. 834 and 626 after construction of the Tofield bypass. Alberta Transportation asked if the county wanted to take over the portions of these roads from the Town of Tofield boundary to the new bypass alignment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The premise is that the highways would be upgraded with a fresh overlay,â&#x20AC;? as incentive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see any reason to do this,â&#x20AC;? said county CAO Bob Beck to councillors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see a positive to it.â&#x20AC;? Tofield is also not interested in taking over the roads, which would cost $20,000 annually in maintenance, and longer term costs for another overlay in the future, he added. Invoices Now Required for Grants Council amended the Beaver Municipal Solutionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Surplus Revenue Administrative Procedure. The policy was amended to specify that invoices are required from grant recipients prior to payment of the grants. Assistant CAO Margaret Jones explained that BMS would pay out the grants once the invoices are received. BMS Waste Bin Benefit Area County has not finalized its benefit area for residents receiving a free Beaver Municipal Solutions waste bin, as compensation for inconveniences resulting from living near the landfill site. Council is now looking at a four miles radius starting from the centre of the BMS landfill site (172 and 502) as opposed to the centre of the See MEETING BCC3

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Meeting Continued from BCC2 intersection of S.H. 854 and Twp. Rd. 502. A new map and description area with options will be presented at the next council. The motion read that administration prepare a four mile radius scenario and move the circle to the centre of the landfill (or centre of the quarter section NE of 10), including all residents located on property intersected by the quarter section. The new proposal was to keep all the households that were included in the original waste bin area. County Wants Same BMS Grant As Ryley The county passed a motion by Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) to request BMS to give the county the same amount of Good Neighbour Grant funds as the Village of Ryley gets. Hrabec estimated that the village receives about

$70,000. “It’s significantly more than what Beaver County gets,” he said. Over Expenditure at Holden Library In a split vote, council agreed to cover the Holden Municipal Library’s over expenditure of $829 for 2018, for one time only. Part of the motion was to send the library a letter that this situation cannot be repeated. “It’s a small amount,” said Division 4 Councillor Barry Bruce. “These small libraries are working on a wing and a prayer at the best of times.” The dissenting vote came from Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook who stated the library board submits their requests for financial assistance on time and correctly and other libraries should do the same. Director of Finance Ed Bujnowicz reported that, “The (Holden) Library did not meet the deadline with the village and

did not submit its budget to the county at all. The county received the Holden Library 2018 budget from the village on March 6, 2018.” County Vision Statement Adopted Council approved the County Vision, Goals, Results and Strategic Plan at its Oct. 10 meeting. “I think council needs to promote the fact that we will be facing some financial issues” in future,” said Deputy Reeve Hrabec, referring to the county’s new Priority Based Budgeting strategy to make efficient choices. Plus, “we may have cutbacks in the weeks to come,” he said, adding his priorities are roads and equipment related to roads. “The county will be looking at everything from nuts to bolts.” ICF Agreements Ratified, Delayed An Intermunicipal C o l l a b o r a t i o n Framework with the Village of Holden was

Volunteer Public at Large (PAL) Position

approved by county council for the following: - Dust control (on an as required basis only, cost recovery), - Road construction (template) on an as required basis only, cost recovery, - Annual weed inspections for the Beaver County Seed Plant Coop (cost recovery), - Sewage system monitoring (vacation relief fee for service after first 40 hours, plus overtime), and - Routine maintenance of the Paragon Theatre (annual grant of $2,500). Council also agreed to submit a joint letter with Minburn County to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for an extension to April 1, 2021 to complete the Minburn/Beaver County Intermunicipal C o l l a b o r a t i o n Framework and Intermunicipal Development Plan. A similar extension is being requested for the Wainwright/Beaver ICF and IDP.

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Tofield/Ryley Beaver County West FCSS The Tofield/Ryley/Beaver County West FCSS Advisory Board is currently looking to fill one (1) volunteer Public at Large (PAL) position to represent Beaver County West. Interested parties must reside in Beaver County West between ranges 17 and 21. If you require more information, please call 780-662-7066 or submit a letter of intent to: Tracey Boast Radley, Director Tofield/Ryley/Beaver West FCSS Box 1058, 5407-50 Street. Tofield, AB, T0B 4J0 E-Mail: tboastradley@tofieldalberta.ca

Rural Crime Watch Zone 4 Annual General Meeting Beaverhill Rural Crime Watch Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association Zone 4 Annual General Meeting, Saturday October 26 Holden Seniors Centre Registration starts at 9:45 a.m. Meeting 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Complementary lunch and coffee sponsored by BRCW. Pre-registration is required to determine lunch numbers. The new member fee is $20. To pre-register email beaverhillrcw@gmail.com Shelia (780) 662-0272

Land Use Planning Are you interested in learning more about land use planning and being involved in the decisions that your local municipality is making regarding developments in your area? Property Assessment Are you interested in learning more about property assessment and being involved in resolving conflicts between landowners and municipal assessors? Planning and Assessment Appeal Boards Did you know that development and subdivision decisions and property assessments can be appealed and that appeals are heard by someone other than elected officials and municipal staff? You can be a part of this important function in your community! Beaver County, the Towns of Tofield and Viking, and the Villages of Ryley and Holden have established Joint Appeal Boards that hear appeals from decisions of the Development and/or Subdivision Authorities as well as complaints against residential or non-residential property assessments. Vacancies have occurred on the Boards and applications are now being accepted from persons interested in sitting on both Boards. Applicants must be residents of Beaver County or the Towns or Villages within the boundaries of the County. Appointments will be for a period of up to 3 years with a daily rate and mileage paid to attend hearings. Training will be provided. To receive an information package and application form, please contact one of the individuals listed below: Margaret Jones, Assistant CAO, Beaver County Cindy Neufeld, CAO, Town of Tofield Glen Hamilton-Brown, CAO, Village of Ryley Sherry Garbe, CAO, Village of Holden Don McLeod, CAO, Town of Viking

663-3730 662-3269 663-3653 688-3928 336-3466

mjones@beaver.ab.ca cneufeld@tofieldalberta.ca cao@ryley.ca vholden@telusplanet.net cao@viking.ca

Applications should be submitted no later than 4:30 pm, Friday, November 8, 2019, to your local municipal office.

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Beaver County Service Centre 5120 - 50 Street Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (780) 663-3730 Fax: (780) 663-3602 Toll Free: 1-866-663-1333 www.beaver.ab.ca Email: administration@beaver.ab.ca

Deadline for Property Taxes

We Value Your Input

Beaver County Deadline for Payment of 2019 Property Taxes

Beaver County, the Towns of Tofield and Viking, and the Village of Holden, have prepared amendments to their Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDPs).

The deadline for payment of the 2019 property taxes is as follows: 4:30 PM, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 (if paid in person at the County Office). or Postmarked on or before October 31, 2019 (if paid by mail). or Payment processing dated on or before October 31, 2019 (if paid online). To avoid line-ups, please consider early remittance. Postdated cheques are being accepted. INTERAC, cheques, on-line, and telephone banking are encouraged. Please ensure adequate time for payment processing. If you missed us during regular office hours, please use the mail drop box at the Beaver County Service Centre located at 5120 50 Street, Ryley, Alberta. Payments received in the drop box will be cleared from the box at 8:30 am each morning and deemed received the previous business day. A penalty of 12% will be added to outstanding CURRENT taxes on November 1, 2019. Hours for the Beaver County Service Centre are: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (weekdays).

The IDPs are beneficial tools for neighbouring municipalities to provide guidance for future growth areas, address development-related matters of joint interest along and near municipal boundaries, develop policies that are mutually beneficial, provide opportunities to explore joint economic development initiatives, and provide mechanisms for cooperation in delivering services. The IDPs were originally approved in 2008 and Provincial legislation requires municipalities to update them. ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. has been working with our region to update the existing IDPs. A Discussion Paper was prepared and has been available on each municipality’s website over the last few months. It includes a review of the existing IDPs, estimates future population growth, reviews the supply of land within each municipality, and explores potential opportunities and constraints. WE VALUE YOUR INPUT! We now extend the opportunity to review the updated draft IDPs and provide input via an on-line survey. The Discussion Paper, draft IDPs, and survey are available on your municipality’s website. The deadline for participation in the survey is November 6, 2019. Questions regarding this project should be directed to your local municipal office.

Please call ahead (780-663-3730) if an appointment with the Assessor is required. Schedule is subject to change depending on the weather. **ECD – Es mated Comple on Date TBD – To Be Determined

Construction Update TASK TWP RD 514 RoadTek Repairs TWP RD 512 east of SH 630 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) TWP RD 482 west of HWY 36 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 132 south of TWP RD 482 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 182 TerraCem (from TWP RD 494 to Black Nugget Entrance) Phase 1 (Cement) Phase 2 (1st li of chip seal) Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) TWP RD 502 TerraCem (from RGE RD 201 – 205) Phase 1 (Cement & Tack)

The bridge on Twp. Rd 494 west of Sec Hwy 857 will be temporary closed for construction/bridge repair from October 2, 2019 – November 15, 2019, weather permitting. Traffic signage will be present with detours in place to allow crews to work safely during construction. Please take the alternate routes until construction is complete. Thank you for your patience and understanding during construction. If you have any questions, please call the Beaver County Service Centre at 780-663-3730.

Phase 2 (1st li of chip seal) Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 124 Gravelock (from TWP RD 470 – 463) Bridge Construc on TWP RD 494 west of SH 857 Culvert Maintenance Road Oiling (loca on TBD) Patching Oil Roads Patching/Shoulder Pulls Backsloping- TBD Gravelling Dust Control- 1st Applica on Dust Control- 2nd Applica on

START DATE May 21

PROJECTED END DATE June 3

UPDATE – Oct 16

May 21 TBD

June 1 TBD

Phase 3 – Completed May 27 Phase 4 – Complete May 31

May 21 TBD

June 1 TBD

Phase 3 – Completed May 23 Phase 4 – Completed May 31

May 21 TBD

June 1 TBD

Phase 3 – Completed May 23 Phase 4 – Completed May 31

June 3

July 31

Phase 1 – Completed June 15 Phase 2 – Completed June 18 Phase 3 – Completed August 23 Phase 4 – ECD – Mid September

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Ongoing Complete Complete

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Thank you to the fire departments for their hard work, dedication & service!

Salutes all of our Firefighters!

Village of Holden Holden Fire Department: Members of the Holden Fire Department are, front row, from left: David Golka Assistant Chief, David Marko - Deputy Chief, Blair Ewasiuk - Chief, Justin Ewasiuk - Captain. Back row, from left: Krisha Ligard, Matthew Bosivich, Ellen Ewasiuk, Cole Grinde, Hank Gerow, and John Hrabec. Missing from photo: Shane Randon, Shane Hnybida, Heather Ewasiuk, Lucy Upham, and Josh Hrabec.

OUR SINCERE THANKS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOLDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE. ~ The residents, Council and Staff

Thanks to our firefighters

Village of Irma Mayor, Council & Residents Irma Fire Department: Members of the Irma Fire Department are, back row (left to right): Captain Eric Nissen, Ray Guard, Lieutenant Cory Rinas, Tyler Jordan, and Fire Chief Doug Emter. Front row (left to right): Bren Cantos, Amy Newton, John Wilson, Deputy Fire Chief Robert Larson, Byen Cantos. Missing from photo: Stephanie Rinas, Robert Rinas, Devan Newton, Randy Newton, Brandon Parsons, Linda Pomeroy, Mack Lawson, Captain Blair Fenton, and Captain Darcy Tomlinson.

Thank you to all the volunteers who give of themselves to keep our communities safe.

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Kinsella Fire Department: Members of the Kinsella Fire Department are, left to right: Vern Brown, Peter Alberts, Shelyce Morrison, Fay Overbo, and Fire Chief Kelly Overbo. Missing from photo: Jordan Culbert, Philip Daugherty, Kate Overbo, and Mark Frye.

Bruce Fire Department: Members of the Bruce Fire Department pictured are, from left: Fire Chief Rob Roulston, Franz Nauenburg, Bruce Kawalilak, Carl Pipke, and Kelvin Erickson. Missing from photo are: Neil Erickson, Cynthia Roulston, Gail Kawalilak, Chris Chomik, and Grant McKinney.

Smoke Alarm Safety Tips Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Wait Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.

An alarm should be mounted on the ceiling in or near the centre of the room, hall or stairway, and at the head of each stairway leading to an occupied area.

Never locate an alarm in front of an air register, fans or vents.

Never paint or put stickers on a smoke alarm.

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Keep alarms at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) from any corner.

Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes should be located on the high side of the room.

Avoid installing smoke alarms where the temperature is less than 5 degrees Celsius or exceeds 48 degrees Celsius.

The lifespan of a typical smoke alarm is about 10 years, but some models last as little as 5 years.

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To clean the alarm, open the cover and gently vacuum the interior of it. The alarm may sound while the unit is being cleaned.

Keep alarms 60 to 90 centimeters (two to three feet) away from light fixtures.

Reports from the National Fire Protection Assoc. show that smoke detectors can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by nearly 50%

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Keep alarms away from doors and windows.

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780-754-3654 Joins with all communities to say thanks to our brave firefighters.

From the Board and staff

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TM42/43c _____________________ Viking Golf Club Happy Hour 5-7 Friday Wing Nights. Ironman Saturdays. Harvest Bash & Pig Roast Saturday, October 19 Silent auction. Bike raffle. Tickets $25 at Pro Shop. Doors open 5pm. 780-336-3424. 41/42c _____________________ FOR RENT RENT FOR FOR RENT IN TOFIELD 3 Bedroom suite in Fourplex with in-suite laundry. $875 per month includes heat and water. $875 security deposit. 2 Bedroom suite $800 per month includes heat and water. $800 security deposit. No smoking, no pets. References required. Call 780-995-9339 TM39tfnc _____________________ Mobile Home for Rent in Viking. 2 bedroom. $800/month including utilities. Call 780-563-0190 _____________________ Townhouse for rent in Viking. $900/month plus utilities. Contact 780-2540130. 51tfnc _____________________ Spacious Apartments for rent in Tofield with in-suite laundry. Heat & water included. Ideal for family/seniors. 1) 2 bedroom - $800/month. 2) 3 bedroom - $975/month (2 baths). Contact: 780-9320041. TMtfnp _____________________ 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Air conditioning. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, microwave. $650/month plus utilities. Preferably no pets. 5002-59 ave, Viking. 780-385-1137. 30tfnc

Wood bundle 2"x2", etc $12.00. New trailer fenders 32" - $45.00. Trailer towhitch with stabilizer bars $60.00. Call 780-662-3141 TM42p _____________________ 1993 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite Sedan, 4 door, fully loaded, like new, only 57 000 miles. $10, 500.00 780-998-9117, 780910-7718 LL41/43p _____________________ Free Range Brown Eggs for Sale: $3.50 per dozen. Frozen Saskatoons for Sale: $2.00 per pound. Fresh Turkeys available Oct 9 at $3.50 per pound. Phone: 780-718-7470 or 780-6622125 TM40/43p _____________________ HELP WANTED WANTED HELP Vegreville Family Dental, located next to the Boston Pizza in Vegreville is looking for a very enthusiastic Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team on a part time basis. Our practice is committed to and focused on providing excellent quality patient care. We are looking for someone who is professional, reliable, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, is warm and friendly with patients. We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience as well as a great and friendly work environment! We would be willing to compensate for travel as well. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please apply to vegredental@gmail.com. All applications will be treated confidential. Thank you! tfnc

LL42c _____________________ The Viking Curling Club requires Lounge staff for the upcoming curling season. 2 to 3 evenings per week and some weekends. Send resume to Viking Curling Club, Box 822, Viking, Alberta, T0B 4N0 or email to tollaraj@mcsnet.ca. 41/42c _____________________ HAYFOR FOR SALE HAY SALE 100 Round Hay Bales For Sale. Alfalfa Timothy Mix D OUTPhone 1300 S lbs. OL$70/bale. cell 780-217-7257. LL40/43p _____________________ Round hay bales for sale. Pick up or delivered. Alf/Brom mix, 780-4971633 LLtfnc _____________________ SERVICES SERVICES PHIL’S CLEANING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES Residential and Commercial Cleaning •Strip and Wax Floors •Steam Cleaning •Window and Wall Washing •Move Out Clean •Yard Work - Grass Cutting •Tree Cutting & Trimming Great references and flexible hours. Your Home is Safe with Me! Contact Naz 780-385-4869 or Criselda 780-385-8976 tfn

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BMS Continued from Front the same…and provide wages you can support a family on." If the transition doesn't move forward, there could be legal/revenue risks based on being non-compliant with regulations that he said could result in losing profits. McLaughlin also confirmed that the BMS offices would not be moving off site to Edmonton. A new administration building will be built next year closer to the main entrance of the landfill and the highway. There would also be "improved customer service," he said. There will however, be a small, satellite office in Edmonton for use as a business meeting space, he said. But there are no plans to move administration outside of the local community. Formal hearings will be set up for November as the county and other four municipalities "must all agree to establish a municipally controlled corporation." If everyone signs on in

November, the transition would proceed with the registration of the Claystone entity, possibly in January or February. This would also require the legal transfer of assets from BMS to Claystone. "Municipal Affairs has to approve the transfer of assets by Ministerial Order," said McLaughlin, adding "this could be done by the end of the year." An audience member asked if any money would "change hands," for the transaction to which McLaughlin replied in the negative. These assets have been accumulating since 1992 when the Beaver Regional Waste Management Services Commission was born to operate a regional landfill near Ryley for the benefit of local member municipalities. This entity later morphed into Beaver Municipal Solutions but the commission structure remained with locally elected officials overseeing its management. BMS now touts the landfill as having "grown from a small county landfill dependent on municipal members for support to a waste management leader that provides tangi-

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ble revenues and economic opportunities back to the region." With that in mind, the member municipalities started receiving dividends from BMS in 2014 "to support local priorities and regional residents." There are also subsidized garbage services and community grants available. The new corporate entity will not need government approval to share profits with the member municipalities, as is now the case under the regional services commission over which the province has more authority. The presentation stated that BMS "has outgrown the regional services commission model," and "new opportunities can mean more revenue to support local priorities." Other municipally controlled corporations in Alberta include Enmax (City of Calgary owned), Epcor (City of Edmonton owned), and Aquatera (City of Grande Prairie, and towns of Sexsmith and Wembley owned). Those attending the meeting were also warned of the very real chance that provincial funding will be reduced for various services such as policing in the

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Battle River - Crowfoot candidates answer questions Caribou Publishing Editors recently made an effort to contact each candidate in the Battle River - Crowfoot riding to answer three questions. We asked them all about what they will do to help farmers and producers get their products to market; what their plans are for getting along with provinces, industry, and special interest groups; and what the top three issues are for them in this election. We are presenting their responses here. Unfortunately, despite multiple attempts to contact Natasha Fryzuk and Dianne Clarke through their parties, neither candidate and only one party responded to our query, and neither of the two candidates sent in answers to the questions we posed; it’s important to make the distinction that while neither refused to respond, neither did respond nor made any effort to contact us during the campaign period.

Conservative Party of Canada candidate

Damien Kurek Does your party have a plan for rural Canada, in terms of support for family-owned farms, and for all producers struggling to get their product to market? I have been passionate about rural Alberta for many years, and a big part of why I am running is to ensure that we continue to have a strong voice in Ottawa that understands and advo-

People’s Party of Canada candidate

David Michaud This is the first time we have had access to Michaud’s full biography, so we include it here. David A. Michaud was born and raised in southern Ontario. At the age of 18 years, he left home for a career with the Canadian Forces, during which he participated in three peacekeeping missions (eight months in Cyprus in 1974 during the Cypriot coup d'état, then the Greek-Turkish war, seven months in Egypt in 1976, (where he met with both the Egyptian and Israeli leaders President Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin respectively) and again in Cyprus in 1982, this time for six months). He also served with NATO forces for three years in Lahr, West Germany - before the Wall came down. It was during his first employment in Edmonton, as a paratrooper with the Canadian Airborne Regiment, that he realized Alberta is where he wanted to retire from the military. David currently lives in Beaver County with his wife Heather and their retired racing greyhounds. They have five children and nine, soon to be 10, grandchildren, who are the driving force for his current political activities. The various things he experienced

I hear two main issues from the thousands of folks I have spoken with across Battle River-Crowfoot. First, they are ready for a Government that stands up for them and helps them get ahead. Secondly, they are tired of the Trudeau Liberals scandal, mismanagement, waste, attacks on Canadian industry (like Ag and Energy), and endless tax hikes.

If your party forms the next government, how will you foster greater levels of cooperation between provinces and the federal government, between government and industry, First Nations groups, charities,

co-operatives, and other groups? Canada needs a government that respects provincial partners, First Nations, and all Canadians. Unfortunately we have seen the Liberals attempt to pit segments of Canada against each other. Conservatives will bring respect back to how the federal government works with all Canadians. Further, Conservatives will take proactive steps to break down barriers in inter-provincial trade, proactively consult with stakeholders for a national energy corridor, and ensure that provinces are respected, not insulted. In your mind, or your party's mind, what are the top three issues in the 2019 election, and what do you or your party propose to deal with them?

during his time with the military has led him to his desire to make life better for all Canadians, and why he joined the People’s Party of Canada. D o e s your party have a plan for rural Canada, in terms of support for familyowned farms, and for all producers struggling to get their product to market? The short answer is yes! The longer, and more complex, answer is that the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) does not have one single policy to cover this, as the various “recoveries” are made through fixing things like the issue of equalization, getting rid of interprovincial trade barriers (internal trade), eliminating supply management and cutting the various income taxes (public finance). If your party forms the next government, how will you foster greater levels of cooperation between provinces and the federal government, between government and industry, First Nations groups, charities, co-operatives, and other groups? There is no short answer to this one, and again, it involves a number of our platforms. First and foremost is the elimination of trade barriers between the provinces (Internal Trade). If the provinces are working with each other on an equal basis, then people with particular skill sets, (medical, legal, tradespeople) can safely and comfortably work in any province without having to “redo” qualification exams. This, in turn, will make it easier when dealing between provincial and federal governments, as only one set of “rules” or “instructions” need be drafted. With regard to the government work-

ing with First Nations groups, charities, co-operatives, and other groups, each of these would have to be dealt with on a one-to-one basis. Unlike a law that applies to everyone in the country, working with specific groups depends on so many different criteria. That being said, the People’s Party of Canada will continue to be bound by our statement of not pandering to any group for anything. We will work with groups, strive to make life more affordable and livable, not just for those groups, but for all Canadians. In your mind, or your party's mind, what are the top three issues in the 2019 election, and what do you or your party propose to deal with them? I know my party feels very strongly about a number of things, as we need to turn so many things around, so I will respond to this from a personal point of view. 1. I feel the single, most important issue is to get the pipelines built. This will not only get our product from Alberta to both coasts, and consequently to other countries, but will also create many jobs, both in the initial construction, then in the maintenance of the pipeline itself. Having these built will also help prevent Canada from having to purchase oil products from countries that do not share our values with regard to human rights and freedoms. 2. The next thing, in my mind, is getting countries that have imposed embargos against Canada to understand the PM Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government were “played” by the

United States government, like a violin. The US convinced them to arrest a Chinese national, resulting in a Canadian being detained and those same embargos put into place. By showing the Chinese government that the People’s Party of Canada truly does respect the law, and will not cater (or pander) to anyone or any other government, we will be that much more able to negotiate with no outside influence. 3. The third item would have to be cutting all the frivolous spending that is currently being done by the Liberal government, and is also being condoned by the Conservative, New Democrat, and Green parties. I say condoned because they have all produced platforms that will add billions to our debt load, and Canada is almost already at the point of no recovery. The PPC will eliminate the Carbon Tax, without putting something else in place, or as Mr. Scheer does - rename it to Carbon Pricing. We will eliminate corporate welfare, to make it fair for all companies of the same type to compete in the open market. For example: CBC funding, Bombardier funding, etc. We will also eliminate non-foreign aid payments amounting to billions being sent, in the guise of “climate emergency” funding, to countries that will never use the funds as our current government constantly tries to convince us it will.

cates for rural issues. In terms of farming and agriculture, the Trudeau Liberals have failed to stand up for our interests and we have seen devastating consequences. From uncertainty in commodities markets to increased costs and continual attacks on small businesses, rural Canadians (and specifically farmers) have had enough. Conservatives have demonstrated in the past that we understand and can defend agriculture, and folks can trust we will work hard for them.

Additionally, I hear every day from people in this region that are thankful that Kevin Sorenson served as our MP nearly two decades. He served this region well and he leaves a strong legacy of common sense, principled conservative values that made a lasting impact in our country.

Note: When Michaud’s response came from a specific platform item from the party, he has underlined that specific platform’s name.

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Battle River - Crowfoot candidates answer questions - Page two Green Party of Canada Candidate

Geordie Nelson Does your party have a plan for rural Canada, in terms of support for family-owned farms, and for all producers struggling to get their product to market? Answer: If we believe that rural communities and family-run farms are good in and of themselves (and Greens do), and that corporate control of the food supply has created a multitude of problems, especially for young people trying to farm, then the current situation cannot be fixed with simple policies like a tax cut. We cannot leave the fate of rural Canada, our food supply, and the stability of the climate up to the markets. The main point: soil and farmers will be heroes, game-changers in fighting climate change. Greens will partner closely with farmers in the fight to save our planet, ensuring that they will be provided with the tools and financial security to do what has to be done. This fight needs all hands on deck, and we need big changes, but we have to make sure that farmers benefit immediately, because they are on the front line. There are technical challenges, but also social challenges because it's so hard for young people to get into farming, so we have policies for that. I hope that voters take the time to read the sections in the Green Party platform on agriculture, food, transportation and energy, because rural communities can expect us to deliver extraordinary supports through those policies. The Green vision of agriculture is this: Many more young, and fi-

nancially secure farm families living in Battle River-Crowfoot using regenerative agriculture techniques who can transport their products to market and augment their income by generating clean energy. (Imagine being able to travel as far as you like in an electric pick up without worrying even for a moment about the cost of fuel...) If your party forms the next government, how will you foster greater levels of cooperation between provinces and the federal government, between government and industry, First Nations groups, charities, co-operatives, and other groups? Answer: The Green Party believes that democracy is about citizens choosing a representative according to which policies we prefer, then those elected representatives working together, with all Canadians, to create solutions. Greens do not "whip" votes: we never make MPs vote with the party. MPs are accountable only to their constituents, and are free to work with, and vote with, any other party. In a minority government, that's very valuable to all the other parties, and they are eager to work with us. They will be even more eager when they realize how cooperative we actually are. The first thing I would do, if elected, is to develop the relationships we need to get things done. There are a lot of leaders across our very big riding. They know what the problems are and they know what they'd like to see as solutions. My job is to get those plans together and go to Ottawa to find allies and get things rolling. A lot can be accomplished as an MP if you're willing to work across party lines and don't use problems to make political hay. Greens will have a very strong position (especially if a minority is elected), and other MPs will be eager to work with us. It's actually pretty easy being Green (joke intended)

because nobody is mad at us. Elizabeth May is extremely popular with politicians from every other major party, and has said publicly many times that we will work with anybody and everybody for the good of Canadians. Because of our belief in basic democracy, and our commitment to cooperation, you will notice that Greens never attack other parties or candidates personally. It's nearly impossible to work with someone after you have insulted them, and we must create cross-party committees that can work effectively if we are to solve our problems. Greens honestly believe that there is value in every person's opinion, and that listening is more effective than constant, incessant debate. Once any election is over, the good of the nation should come before party politics. We don't need to agree on everything in order to work together. We just have to behave like grown-ups. In your mind, or your party's mind, what are the top three issues in the 2019 election, and what do you or your party propose to deal with them? Answer: The first issue is to keep our planet capable of supporting human life, and that means fighting climate change. Together. Immediately. If you believe scientists (since I drive a car, use a cell phone and fly in jets without fear, I obviously do believe scientists!), then you have to believe what they say, which is that we have less than a decade to make a big enough shift to carbon-free energy to prevent runaway climate change. We don't have to stop using all fossil fuels, but we have to cut our emissions by a lot. In order to do that, we need all hands on deck. Anybody who wants a job will have one. Believe me, we don't currently have enough people to do the work we need

done, so you can count on overtime for many years. The Green plan to fight climate change is ambitious but we will balance the federal budget in five years, everybody will been employed, our energy costs will be way down and... we survive. The second most important issue for this campaign is, for us in Battle RiverCrowfoot, water. Most of our area is at high drought risk and it's likely to get worse. Water issues have cascading effects throughout our communities, pun intended. So what are we going to do about that? We have a lot of options, including diversion from watersheds that have excess, improving surface water management and getting a handle on groundwater inventories and protection. Of course, climate change is the big driver of drought and big dumps of precipitation at just the wrong time, as we've seen this year. Obviously, we need to modernize our energy system so that farmers have a cheap, reliable source of energy that doesn't contribute to a climate mess, but we also have to start figuring out how to adapt to what's coming. Tomorrow is not going to be like today. Working with the province, municipalities and water alliances to mitigate the issues and get ahead of the problems that are coming is top of the priority list. Lastly, it's ridiculous that most Canadians did not vote for this government, yet we got it anyway. We have to reform our democratic process so that every vote counts, and so that every MP, once they have won an election, can work cooperatively with other politicians for the good of the country. Electoral reform is one of our biggest problems. Greens have been working on this for many years, and have asked for cooperation from other parties. We will never stop the campaign to strengthen our democracy.

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Viking School Awards Night - Jasleen Kaur wins Governor General's Award Patricia Harcourt Editor Viking School held its annual awards night on Friday, Oct. 11, with family and friends in attendance to support those who have done well over the last school year. "We're here to recognize student achievement during the 2018-2019 school year," said Principal Adam Madsen. "Today is a day I look forward to every year." Madsen also thanked the award sponsors for helping the school "to recognize the accomplishments of many students." The Junior Achievement Awards were held on Thursday, starting with Grade 7 winners, including: Most Improved Breanne Wakefield; and Citizenship - Cash Littau. Grade 8 awards included: Most Improved - Jade Pollington; and Citizenship - Kirstin Haeberle. Grade 9 awards included: Most Improved Maddie Oliver; and Citizenship - Logyn Littau. On Friday night, the awards started with Grade

10 Honour Awards, which were presented to: Mikayla Carrington, Nathan Erickson, Bailey Haeberle, Dylan Haydon, Austin Hogstead, Gracie Lang, Katie Newby, and Victoria Reil. The Highest Academic Award was presented to Victoria Reil; Most Improved Award to Katie Newby and Citizenship Award to Bailey Haeberle. The Grade 11 Honour Awards were presented to Erik Anderson, Jessica Brandt, Cheyenne Goodine, Catelyn Kolenosky, Sadie Mizera, Jamie Paterson, and Emma Russnak. The Highest Academic Award was presented to Emma Russnak; Most Improved Award went to Joe Roulston; and Citizenship Award went to Jessica Brandt. Subject Awards Social Studies 30-1: Jasleen Kaur is presented the award by Division 5 County Councillor Dale Pederson. Social Studies 30-2: Kirsten Ritchie is presented the award by Mrs. Kelly Arial on behalf of the ATA

Battle River Local. English 30-2: Jayne Miskew is presented the award by Mrs. Kelly Arial on behalf of ATA Battle River Local. English 30-1: Jasleen Kaur is presented the award by Mrs. Shelby Roth on behalf of Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. French 30: Jasleen Kaur is presented the award by Mrs. Shelby Roth on behalf of Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. Math 30-1: Jasleen Kaur is presented the award by Mrs. Shelby Roth on behalf of the Viking School staff. Math 30-2: Jayne Miskew is presented the award by Dale Morrical on behalf of Vision Credit Union. 30 Level Science (Two of Physics, Biology, and Chemistry): Jennifer Boadway is presented the award by Viking Deputy Mayor Gary Hafso on behalf of the Town of Viking. Science 30: Kole Hollar and Kristen Ash are presented the award by Gary Hafso on behalf of the Town of Viking. Academic Awards Highest in Humanities

(Social, English) at 30 level and French: Jasleen Kaur is presented the award by Mrs. Trudy Josephison on behalf of the Bruce Agricultural Society. All Round Student: Halley Ruzicka is presented the award by School Board Trustee (Beaver County East) Lyle Albrecht on behalf of the Bruce Stampede Association. Highest Average (enrolled in both English 30-1 and Social 30-1): Jasleen Kaur is presented the award by Mrs. Trudy Josephison on behalf of the Viking BPO Elks. Highest Average (enrolled in both English 30-2 and Social 30-2): Rhett Anderson is presented the award by Mrs. Erin Hollar on behalf of Viking School Parent Council. Scholarships Jr./Sr. High Student Council Award: Kole Hollar is presented the award by Sadie Mizera/Jessical Brandt for the student who made the most progress in Grade 12. CUPE Scholarship: Kirsten Ritchie is presented the award by Amanda

Pedal for the highest average pursuing a career in the health service field. Joan Hanson Memorial Literary Award: Jasleen Kaur is presented the award by Adam Madsen on behalf of Marj Hanson for the Grade 12 student who has demonstrated a high level of skill in creative writing and is attending post secondary school. Connaught Lodge #69 Scholarship: Jasleen Kaur is presented the award by Mrs. Shelby Roth for highest average enrolled in Business at a post secondary institution. Viking Agricultural Society Scholarship: Hunter Barber is presented the award by Mrs. Shelby Roth for the student who has achieved the highest academic going into a trades program. Viking Knights of Columbus Scholarship: Jasleen Kaur is presented the award by John Hruza for All Round Student with emphasis on academics. Viking Royal Purple Award: Halley Ruzicka is presented the award by

Mrs. Christine Boadway for the Grade 12 student who has volunteered their time to provide school service. Viking United Church Scholarship: Jasleen kaur is presented the Gladys Cosford Memorial award by Mrs. Trudy Josephison for the student with the highest academic average enrolled in Business. Premier's Citizenship Award: Halley Ruzicka is presented the award from the Alberta Scholarship Program by Adam Madsen. Grade 12 BRSD Board of Trustees Honour Awards: Rhett Anderson, Jennifer Boadway, Jasleen Kaur, Mykenna Lannie, Jayne Miskew, Samuel Otto and Halley Ruzicka were presented the award by trustee Lyle Albrecht to the Grade 12 students who graduated with an 80 per cent or higher average. Governor General Academic Medal: Jasleen Kaur was presented the award by trustee Lyle Albrecht for the highest academic average (combined Grade 11 and 12).

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BRSD Trustee for Beaver East Lyle Albrecht presents Jasleen Kaur with the Governor General Academic Medal for the highest academic average in Grades 11 and 12.

Viking School Principal Adam Madsen presents Halley Ruzicka with the Premier's Citizenship Award.

Mrs. Shelby Roth presents Hunter Barber with the Viking Agriculture Society Scholarship.

Amanda Pedal (left) presents Kirsten Ritchie with the CUPE Scholarship.

Kole Hollar is presented the Jr./Sr. High Student Council Award for student making the most progress in Grade 12.

Mrs. Erin Hollar presents Rhett Anderson with the Viking School Parent Council Award (enrolled in English 30-2 and Social 30-2).

Viking Deputy Mayor Gary Hafso (far left) presents Kristen Ash and Kole Hollar with the Town of Viking Science 30 Award.

Jennifer Boadway is presented the Town of Viking Award for 30-Level Science by Deputy Mayor Gary Hafso.

Dale Morrical presents Jayne Miskew with the Vision Credit Union's Math 30-1 Award.

The Grade 11 students are presented their Honour Awards including, not in order: Erik Anderson, Jessica Brandt, Cheyenne Goodine, Catelyn Kolenosky, Sadie Mizera, Jamie Paterson and Emma Russnak. Highest Academic went to Emma Russnak; Most Improved Award to Joe Roulston and Citizenship Award to Jessica Brandt.

The Grade 10 Honour Awards winners were Mikayla Carrington, Nathen Erickson, Bailey Haeberle, Dylan Haydon, Austin Hogstead, Gracie Lang, Katie Newby and Victoria Reil. Highest Academic - Victoria Reil, Most Improved - Katie Newby and Citizenship Award - Bailey Haeberle.

Division County Councillor Dale Pederson presents Jasleen Kaur with the county's Social Studies 30-1 Award.

BRSD for Beaver East Lyle Albrecht (far left) presents the Grade 12 BRSD Board of Trustees Honour Awards to starting second from left: Halley Ruzicka, Samuel Otto, Jayne Miskew, Jasleen Kaur, Jennifer Boadway and Rhett Anderson. Missing from Photo: Mykenna Lanni.

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