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Daysland’s Levi Robbins competed at the CFR, finishing third at the rodeo event and second overall in the professional steer riding standings. Above is a card that Robbins used to sign autographs at the CFR. 2024 was his last year of steer riding. See full story on Page 18.

Reported fraud stems from stolen cheques Killam RCMP Detachment Report for the period of Friday, Oct. 11 to Wednesday, Oct. 16 Friday, Oct. 11 A golf cart was reported stolen from the Daysland Golf Course. Member attended. No witnesses or suspects.

A damaged abandoned vehicle was reported in a business parking lot in Killam. Vehicle was not reported stolen. Member advised the business owner that the vehicle could be towed as it was on private property.

Attempts to contact the Registered Owner were made.

Suspected impaired driver reported in Sedgwick. Patrols made. No vehicle located

matching the description given.

Saturday, Oct. 12 Members attended an ongoing neighbour dispute in Sedgewick. Complainant reported not able to leave the yard due to Subject’s dogs.

Member mediated the situation.

A Killam Member attended a worksite dispute in Hardisty.

Complainant collected tools from worksite and left scene.

Members responded to a call that a Subject that was involved in a previous file was at a residence in Sedgewick. Police attended and searched the residence. Subject not located.

Sunday, Oct. 13 Members attended a complaint where a suspicious vehi-

cle was seen entering the Amped Energy lot in Sedgewick. Vehicle was not located. Building was secured.

Members were called to Forestburg with a report of a Subject yelling, swearing, and hitting the Complainant’s door.

The Complainant was now stuck in the house as the door was stuck. Members attended and helped to open the door.

Subject is known to the Complainant and Members. The Subject was arrested and held for a JIR. The Subject was remanded to Edmonton Remand Centre where they were released by Justice of the Peace later in the week.

Monday, Oct. 14 A report was made of hearing

Members attended a dispute what the Complainant thought roommates in was air rifle shots. Members at- between tended. Patrols made and noth- Daysland. Members mediated and Complainant was able to ing was found.

An impact driver was found grab some belongings. Officers they seek in Alliance and brought to the recommended Detachment. The owner was lawyers as it is a civil matter.

A break and enter was refound and the tool retuned to ported in Daysland. Tools and the owner.

Almost “new condition” miscellaneous items were cordless tools were also brought stolen. Shed door was broken to the detachment. These tools open. No suspects or witnesses.

A report of fraud under were found when the Com$5,000 was reported from plainant was out for a walk.

Daysland. A cheque book had Tuesday, Oct. 15 Damage was reportedly done been stolen from a vehicle. to an ATCO site near Hardisty. Member is in contact with the Member attended. No suspects Complainant’s bank.

We will reopen Tuesday,Oct. Aug. Wednesday, 16 6 at or witnesses.

9 a.m. and our edition A next utility trailer was Wire was also reported stolen reported stolen Aug. from from two unoccupied will still belease published Wedneday.

7 Continued on Page 19 sites. No suspects or witnesses.

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

Ad deadlines will be noon Tuesday, Aug. 6

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‘Great Twine Roundup’ coming to Alberta with prizes

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

Thank you Thank you to all Killam Lions Club members and to Lions Jason Freadrich and Andrew Plan for their time and effort in putting up the building on Main Street in memory of Robert and the founding members.

Thanks also to Killam Home Hardware for donating some of the building materials.

Robert was proud to be a Lion and it is great to see the Lions Club continuing to serve and make our community a better place!

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Through the “Alberta Ag-Plastic Recycling-It! pilot program ”Cleanfarms is hosting this initiative, a province-wide twine collection contest with four cash prizes of $3,000 each, for the winner’s 4-H club or an Alberta-based agricultural charity of choice.”

To participate, collect used plastic baler twine in special collection bags (provided for free at participating collection sites - including Flagstaff Waste).

Participants need to mark each bag with their 4-H club’s name and district, and the date, if participating for a club, or their full name or farm name if participating as individuals.

The bags can be dropped off at Flagstaff Waste between Nov. 1 and May 31. To enter, take a photo of the bags at the drop-off site, and then submit the photo through the contest webpage (greattwineroundup.ca) to enter.

The more bags that are dropped off, the more entries participants can make.

“They will also be helping to keep used baler twine out of landfills and burn piles,” says Cleanfarms.

There are four chances to win. One early bird prize draw will be made in January for a winning 4-H club or district, and two prize draws will be made at the end of the contest for winning 4-H clubs or districts.

One prize draw will be held at the end of the contest for an independent entrant’s Alberta-based agricultural charity of choice.

For the full contest rules, go to greattwineroundup.ca Cleanfarms says the great twine roundup initiative is part of a pilot program through which

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Alberta farmers return used plastic baler twine and grain bags for recycling.

Last year Cleanfarms recycled over 670,000kg of grain bags, and 95,400kg of twine through the pilot.

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Snowy Monday in Alberta a reminder winter is coming Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Flagstaff County and surrounding areas got lucky early this week as snow hit many parts of the province, but for the most part avoided the region.

With the first snowfall came reports of unprepared winter drivers, with police responding to eight injury collisions in Calgary, and 59 noninjury collisions, from noon to 9 p.m.

The region did not escape the temperature dip that accompanied Monday’s snowfall, with strong winds and temperatures in the single digits.

While the moisture might be welcomed, the snowfall horseshoed around east central Alberta, hitting the southern parts of the province up to Red Deer, then more sliding through Whitecourt and north of Cold Lake, leaving Flagstaff County with

just some scattered rain Sunday into Monday in areas.

The Flagstaff region can expect gusty days, with highs from 7 to 9, for the rest of the week,with lows ranging

from 2 to -1.

The weather improves on the weekend to a high of 12 on Saturday, but wet flurries are in the long-range forecast for Sunday evening, clearing again for the week fol-

lowing.

Alberta RCMP put out a winter weather conditions reminder.

RCMP say that motorists should ensure they have a winter emergency kit in their vehicle,

which should include: a Thermal blanket, extra clothing and outerwear, a candle and waterproof matches; a first aid kit; a flashlight with extra batteries; booster cables, and sand, road salt, or kitty

litter to help with traction, along with a shovel.

The Alberta RCMP recommends checking road reports at 511.alberta.ca before traveling on Alberta highways as conditions can change quickly.

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$20 Advance tickets available at Purple Scissor (Daysland), ATB Agency (Strome) or by calling Kim Miller 780-781-3332 Tickets will be available at the door for $25 Presented by Strome Curling Club

Killam & District Chamber of Commerce Celebrating Small Business Week October 20 - 26 Thank you, Killam Chamber of Commerce members, for all that you do!

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Holmstrom Seed Farm J Moser Farms LTD JJDK Adventures LTD Joe Knievel Contracting LTD Killam ATB Killam Home Hardware Killam Plumbing and Heating Killam Tire and Mechanical Killam Truck and Car Wash (Dam International Inc) Lakefield Farms LTD Michael Smith - 1844112 Alberta LTD Rocky Mountain Equipment LP

Rural Root Collective S&M Fitness Stop Spot The Community Press The Garage Beautique The James Insurance Group The Living Room Town of Killam Twice Nice Underground Hair Wild rose Co-op Grocery Store Wild rose Co-op Liquor Store Zettel & Co.

If you would like more information about the Chamber, please contact Dan Fee at 780-385-3034

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Alliance Halloween to feature a maze at the arena Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com

Vision Credit Union is getting into the Hallowe’en thing early. There were decorated cookies and candies on the counter on Friday. The cookies were V, C,and U shapes, for Vision Credit Union.

The C one was good.

The Arena Committee is putting a lot of work into the Hallowe’en theme again this year.

They are constructing a maze, doing decorations,

and planning to hand out candies.

The Maze Daze will be open Oct. 26 and 27, Saturday and Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., and then on Oct. 30 from 5 to 8, and then the 31st, Halloween night, from 5 until the candy runs out.

Admission by food bank donation, monetary or dry food.

That is not all, there is a decorating contest too.

Anyone in the village or community at large can enter.

The judges are a scary crew of ghouls.

Linda and Wally

Lehmann of Halkirk came to the Farmer’s Market on Wednesday to visit with their friend Hilda, the table runner lady. Hilda comes from Wetaskiwin with her Pillownook wares.

Bob Cyr of Strathmore was the winner of the 50/50 at the WI table.

A survey of vendors revealed that most were in favour of a Thursday evening market starting in March. There have been requests to have an evening market so the working public could attend.

Entertainment would be a part of the new

market, as well as food for supper.

The Legion members planning for the Remembrance service asked me to mention that there is a potluck lunch in the hall following the ceremony.

Everyone attending should be seated by 10:45.

Don’t be shy about attending if you can’t bring a dish, there will be plenty there.

Your participation is what is most desired.

Walter Weber was the worship leader at the United Church this past Sunday. He had a message for 15 of us in the congre-

gation.

Joseph Schellenberg just got back from a trip to Manitoba where he spent Thanksgiving with family.

Joseph lives in the house that was the hair stylist’s.

Odette Dionne and Reiner Rohr are home again. Reiner had an extensive holiday in the US then joined Odette in Montreal to visit with friends and family.

Odette drove out and they flew home in time to spend Thanksgiving in Edmonton with much of Reiner’s family and Odette’s son.

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They have sold their home.

The library’s extended hours on Tuesdays is working well. The children come off the school bus, have a snack, and then do a craft or project.

The library is open to 6 p.m.

There will be a New Years Eve dance in Alliance at the Community hall. The River Jacks have been booked, the rest of the plans are a work in progress.

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Flagstaff Waste deals with second fire in as many weeks electronics, including laptop computers, cell phones, tablets, e-bikes, security systems, electric toothbrushes, toys, power tool battery packs, cameras, and vapes.

Popular due to their highenergy output and rechargeability, Lithium batteries are also found in scooters, golf carts, and more.

Because they are used in so many different types of

electronics, finding them in landfills, as Flagstaff Waste has discovered, is becoming more and more common.

One larger landfill operator tracked 124 fires last year due to improperly discarded lithium ion batteries.

The risk of a full-blown landfill fire here means that Flagstaff Waste wants to educate the public on the proper disposal of these

Quick thinking by Flagstaff Waste compactor operator Rick Yarham averted a large fire. When Yarham saw smoke over an area he’d just compacted, he acted quickly to dig out the source. It turns out that it was an old security system with the lithium ion battery still inside, which had cracked when run over by the compactor. It was the second battery that had started on fire in as many weeks.

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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.

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FRANCHISE FEE INCREASE NOTICE (CORRECTION TO OCT. 9-24) 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. (NOT Town of Sedgewick as previously noted) This localaccess 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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Questions or concerns should be directed to: Richard Lavoie, CAO Village of Lougheed 5004 50 St, Lougheed, AB T0B 2V0. Office: 780-386-3970 Thank you.

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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

Questions or concerns should be directed to: Richard Lavoie, CAO Village of Lougheed 5004 50 St, Lougheed, AB T0B 2V0. Office: 780-386-3970 Thank you.

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Congratulations to Christopher Langton for receiving the Certificate of Excellence/Top Apprentice Award from NAIT Apprenticeship and Industry Training for Gasfitter Class B. Chris is employed by Iron Creek Gas Co-op.

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100 children came out to enjoy trick or treating along main street.

Thanks to all the businesses that participate and make it happen!

I had a friend visiting from Germany this week and we enjoyed visiting with each other. One day we made it out to Big Knife Provincial Park for a hike.

The hoodoos were a great hit with the kids. Beautiful

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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What a fantastic kick off for Building Blocks.

The popular free family literacy program for children ages 0-5 in Flagstaff County started back last week. They started off the season with 10 families in Daysland, 11 families in Forestburg, and 20 for Lougheed.

It's so popular they are splitting into two groups for Lougheed, 9:30 and 11am. It's never too late to join!

Facilitators Janet and Joanne would love to have you! It's a great way to connect, learn together and be actively involved with your child's learning.

Congratulations to Sharman Buckley, the winner of $100 in the Wild Rose Co-op’s ‘Together We Win’ contest.

The sixth Annual Taking Back Flagstaff Prayer Tour started last Sunday night at the Alliance United Church in Alliance.

The tour goes until Nov. 3. The theme for this tour is “Healing Starts Now.” Join in on the Prayer Tour

and celebrate bringing our needs to the God who heals, the God who cares about the burdens you carry. The facilitators will be happy to see you there.

Sedgewick businesses are doing it again and offering a trick or treat on main street on Oct. 31. This time it will be held in the community hall. Bring your little ones between 3 and 5 p.m. Last year over

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.

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both free of charge to all residents living within Flagstaff County and Rosalind. Forestburg Bottle Depot also accepts electronic waste.

Flagstaff Waste recently delivered an electronics recovery tote to Voltage Electric in Lougheed.

Hampshire says, “Lougheed no longer has a transfer site in the community, however Clarke Leslie has happily left the tote behind his business and encourages residents of Lougheed to deposit their electronics in that tote rather than throw it in the regular waste stream.”

He says that if businesses or groups in other towns would like to become a dropping off place for electronics or batteries, they should get in touch with Flagstaff Waste.

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types of power sources.

Hampshire says Flagstaff Waste separates electronic waste at regional transfer sites. He says after municipal pickups, staff spread the material, hand picking those electronics that are easily seen. “Still, there are many devices that get past our screening.” He says he wasn’t even aware that old security system keypads would have lithium ion batteries.

Residents and customers are asked to separate electronics and batteries from their household waste and dispose of them separately at transfer sites, or at the regional landfill.

All transfer sites in the Flagstaff Waste service area, which include Alliance, Daysland, Forestburg, and Hardisty, accept batteries and electronics for safe disposal. The landfill accepts

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Flagstaff Waste had its second fire in as many weeks in October; both times the culprit was a lithium battery tossed out with old electronics.

Rick Yarham, who operates the garbage compactor at the landfill, saw a wisp of smoke coming away from the pile he’d just compacted.

Yarham acted swiftly, and discovered that a small electronic security panel that was in the waste had a lithium battery still installed, and that it had been smashed with the compactor went over it.

Even though the Province and Flagstaff Waste have separate electronics and battery recycling programs, Flagstaff Waste Executive Director Murray Hampshire says, “There are so many batteries in so many products today. We find electronic devices in nearly every truck dumped in the landfill.”

Typically, a battery fire starts in a single cell inside a larger battery pack. Fire experts say there are three

main reasons for a battery to ignite: mechanical harm, such as crushing or penetration; electrical harm from an external or internal short circuit; or overheating.

No battery, and no lithium battery in particular, should ever be disposed of with regular household waste.

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New rules for local Daysland Main Street looking great elections, political parties effective Oct. 31 Celeste Ewan Daysland & Area

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Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Alberta’s Bill 20 will come into force on Oct. 31, bringing a host of changes for local councils and elections.

The legislation establishes regulations for municipal political parties, sets limits for campaign contributions, and adds new responsibilities for municipalities.

Political parties will soon be able to register in Edmonton and Calgary.

To register, parties are required to have a minimum of 1,000 members and a list of potential candidates who, if elected, would make up one third of the council.

Local political parties aren’t allowed to share information, money, or resources with provincial or federal parties, and their names can’t resemble those of existing parties at any level of government.

At a press event on Friday, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said these regulations would be adapted as needed when local political parties are introduced to municipalities beyond the province’s two largest cities.

Registered mayoral candidates can now spend up to $1 per person in the municipality on their campaign, or $20,000, whichever is greater. Campaign expense limits for councillors are set at $1 per person in the ward or municipality, or $20,000.

Political parties can spend $1 per person based on the average population of all wards in each ward the party has endorsed candidates.

Campaign expense limits are halved in the year before a general election, and no campaigning is permitted in

the first two years following an election.

Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis), which represents 265 communities in Alberta, said these contribution rules effectively increase campaign spending limits for candidates affiliated with parties, and put independent councillors at a disadvantage.

“We note that candidates who run under a political party will benefit from greater funding.

This creates an environment in which independent candidates are at a significant disadvantage, a concern we raised during our consultations with the provincial government,” a spokesperson for ABmunis said in a s t a t e m e n t .

The group also raised concerns that changes to how elections are conducted will create “unwelcome expenses, complexity and potential delays in election results.”

“The new provincially mandated rules that will apply to the 2025 municipal elections will add considerable work and cost to municipal government. In addition to the returning officers' usual duties and responsibili-

ties, they must now keep a watchful eye on political parties' conduct to ensure compliance. The amount of extra effort and expense this will require is unknown but should not be underestimated,” the statement from ABmunis said.

The new legislation also requires municipalities to create a permanent electors registry, which will build off the existing provincial registry of electors.

Corporate and union donations will again be allowed in local elections, reversing an NDP-era ban. Unions or corporations can donate up to $5,000 per municipality per year, the same limit as individual donations.

Road construction workers put the extra effort in on Daysland’s main street last week to ensure they were finished up by the end of the weekend in hopes to avoid the forecasted snow, and boy did it pay off! On Saturday evening both sides of main street were open and the street was looking (and feeling) great!

Local teens are selling Little Caesars orders again, so be sure to phone up the neighbour kid, grandson, or friendly neighbourhood teen and see if you can support them in a super delicious way!

DaysArts has an event on the 29th that will be sure to catch the attention of many as the “Blue Moon Marquee” rolls in

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to entertain us all, should definitely be a show for all to enjoy.

The Daysland Harmony Choir that we all enjoy so very much is welcoming you to join them on Wednesday evenings at the united church and are welcoming both female and male voices!

Strome has an AG drone school coming in early November that is a two-day course that offers the skills for farmers

to elevate their farming with drones. What a world with all the technology there is nowadays!

Strome Curling Club also has their annual fall dance coming up early November that includes a $30,000 draw, a midnight lunch, and designated drivers for once that fun has ended! That's something we can all appreciate, I'm sure, and for a great cause as well.

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Flu season rearing its ugly head Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Alberta’s latest numbers for Influenza, COVID, and RSV, to Oct. 12, show just 13 influenza cases reported over the last week, but 17 new RSV cases, with one RSV case currently in hospital.

Comparatively, there were 687 new COVID cases reported, which sets a positivity rate of 14.7 per cent, with 250 presently in hospital.

These numbers represent the ‘new’ flu season which started Aug. 25.

The Alberta Dashboard is extremely close to the national dashboard as far as positivity rates show.

According to MyHealthAlberta, Influenza is an infection caused by a virus that can cause a fever, body aches, a headache, and cough.

It is contagious, and usually lasts a week or two. Staying home when you’re sick is important to keep from spreading illness to others.

Flu symptoms are generally worse than a cold and last longer. The flu generally does not cause diarrhea or vomiting in adults.

Usually caused by Influenza viruses types A and B, there are different subtypes or strains of the flu virus each year.

AlbertaHealth says, “In most healthy people, the flu will go away in five to seven days, although fatigue can last much longer. You may feel very sick, but home treatment is usually all that is needed.

“If it's flu season, you may just want to treat your symptoms at home.

Watch closely for symptoms of a bacterial infection, such as nasal drainage that changes from clear to coloured after five to seven days and symptoms that return or get worse.”

If you’re unlucky enough to get the flu, you can expect the illness to go away on its own in a few weeks. In the meantime, you can take steps to feel better: Get extra rest. Bedrest can help you feel better. It will also help you avoid spreading the virus to others.

Drink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from fever. Water, soup, fruit juice, and hot tea with lemon are all good choices.

Sponge your body with lukewarm water to reduce an uncomfortable fever. Do not use cold water or ice. Lowering the fever will not make your symptoms go away faster, but it may make you more comfortable.

Take steps to control your cough.

Suck on cough drops or plain, hard candy. Try an over-the-counter cough medicine. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Never give nonprescription cough and cold medicines to children younger than age 6 years. Always check the medicine label to make sure the medicine is safe for your child.

Raise your head at night with an extra pillow. This may help you

rest if coughing keeps you awake.

Use petroleum jelly on sore skin.

This can help if the skin around your nose and lips becomes sore from repeated rubbing with tissues. Using disposable tissues that contain lotion also may help.

Avoid smoking and breathing second-hand smoke. This is good advice anytime, but it is especially important when you have a respiratory infection like a cold or the flu.

Try an over-the-counter medicine to help relieve your symptoms. For children, always check the medicine label to make sure the medicine is safe for them.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve) may help relieve fever, headache, and muscle aches.

Be safe with medicines.

Read and follow all instructions on the label.

No one younger than 18 years should take aspirin.

It has been linked to Reye’s syndrome, a serious illness.

Call your doctor if: You have an extremely high fever.

Your fever lasts longer than 3 days.

Your child is 3 months of age or younger and has a fever of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher.

Your cough lasts more than 7 to 10 days after other symptoms are gone.

You are coughing up yellow, green, rust-

Sabres beat Wainwright in preseason tilt Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Sedgewick Sabres showed they’re still sharp after hosting the newest ECSHL team, the Wainwright Rustlers in an exhibition game this past Friday, Oct. 18, and beating the league’s

newcomers 5-3.

The Sabres held the lead throughout all periods of play, with a 3-1 after the first period of play, 3-2 after the second, and a 5-3 win.

The season will officially open for the Sabres on Friday, Oct. 25, when they’ll travel to Provost.

The Forestburg Flyers will host their season opener Friday in Forestburg, where the Coronation Royals will come to play.

The Hughenden Jets will take on the Irma Aces in Irma on Saturday night.

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The Community Press, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - Page 9

Flagstaff County has new Municipal Services Director Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Jonathan Dahl will be Flagstaff County’s Municipal Services Director, on the retirement of Darrell Szott later this fall. Szott has retired after spending over 45 years on and off at Flagstaff County.

Dahl, who originally hails from Sedgewick, graduated from CHSPS in 2010. He apprenticed as a pipefitter at A&B, and got his schooling at SAIT, then spent the next few years chasing work all over the province.

When jobs in the oil patch dipped, Dahl decided to spend a year in Australia.

When he returned to Canada, he returned to school, this time getting his Petroleum Engineering Technologist diploma. He says, “My parents told me my body will wear out, but my brain never will, so I wanted to start indoor work.”

Dahl’s been involved in two super oilfield construction projects, including a propane dehydrogenation plant, during COVID, and spent time working on the Trans-Mountain project in Coquitlam.

He says that was during BC’s last atmospheric river, and wasn’t particularly nice. “It was very dreary.”

After that project, Dahl took a job with EPCOR at its wastewater treatment plant in Edmonton. He says this was his first experience with a publicly owned venture. Edmonton City Council set what projects would be done, and set the budget for the plant’s operations. There for two years, Dahl says, “It was a very good set up for coming into a municipal position.”

He says a friend pointed out the Municipal Services position ad in The Community Press. “I started considering it. I’d always had it in the back of my mind that I’d return to Sedgewick one day, and this seemed like a way to make it work.”

He ended up applying, and getting hired, and started working at Flagstaff County at the end of July.

As he starts his new position, the whole department is revising its name from Public Works to Municipal Services, which includes Transportation, Fleet and Shop, Ag. Services, Parks, Hamlet Utilities, and more.

“So I’m entering the job with that change, and over the next three years we’ll be updating our policies as we catch up to the name change.”

Dahl has some very experienced department heads under him, including Nick Dunn, John Guhle, Randy Brodie, and Kevin Kinzer. He says, “What Darrell has built here is the core and foundation of people he has recruited. They are all highly educated and trained.

“And it’s not just these four, it’s the entire department staff.”

He says he sees how well the staff

collaborates between divisions, and will work on that continuing to be the case. “It’s not silo’d; the collaboration here is terrific, and I hope to keep fostering it and promoting it.”

He says Szott really pioneered the inter-organization sharing of resources that has cut down on equipment purchases for items that are used once or twice a year. “We have situations where tractors are used by different departments for short periods of time, and now those are shared.”

Dahl says he’s walked into a real team environment, where no one, including him, is afraid to ask questions.

“Everybody has been so welcoming and able to share.”

He’s not afraid of change, and says, “It’s exciting. New people always bring different viewpoints. I think after a long time in one position, it’s easy to become ‘nose blind,’ for lack of a better term.

“It was certainly true of the construction projects I worked on.

“This has been exciting, and different.

There’s definitely been some succession planning, and mentoring has been part of that opportunity.

“An opportunity to grow is part of the culture here at Flagstaff County.”

He says with Szott taking so many years of experience with him, and with recent changes to organization within the old public works department, it’s not always uncommon to hear ‘who does this now?’ Dahl says, “Darrell has been doing so much for so long we have tried to divide his duties, and also have picked his brain clean.”

He jokes that Szott keeps bringing him piles of “light reading” to go through.

“It’s Darrell’s last day on Oct. 31, but he’s made it very clear that he’s still around, and will answer any questions that might come up.

“With his shared knowledge and our department heads, who’ve been in the trenches with him, there’s a lot of years of experience here.”

Dahl says he’s found Szott to be a great mentor. “He’s a great storyteller.

He backs up his facts with a story that tells you why it had to be a certain way.”

He says it’s an exciting time to be in transportation. “There are industry wide changes to road products; we’re caught in an environmental ‘revolution,’ and its changing with the times.

It will definitely present some challenges, but it’s exciting, too.

“You always have to measure service levels to cost of services. For our part, we’re always looking for efficiencies, and trying to be pro-active instead of reactive.”

Dahl’s been working on some asset management work, and says he’s definitely used to a more ‘linear’ depreciation level, whereas public roads depreciate on their very own curve, even varying from road to road, divi-

Darrell Szott, Flagstaff County’s Municipal Services Director, announced his retirement earlier in the year, opening the door for new hire Jonathan Dahl, who was born and raised in Sedgewick, to apply for the position.

sion to division. “I’m now dealing with a myriad of things that can affect their lifespan and condition.”

He’s very appreciative of how Flagstaff County has embraced new technology, and says, “We have a lot of unique opportunities to use the technology we have to make data-driven decisions; to separate any emotion, especially when bringing issues to Council.

“Taking that emotion out of making good decisions is critical.”

In the three months he’s worked at Flagstaff County, Dahl shadowed Szott for the first three or four weeks, then moved to a leadership role, with Szott’s experience “and wisdom” at his back.

He’s also spent time with each person in the Municipal Services Department.

“Building personal relationships is very important to me. I know from my own experience, I prefer to have that empathy from the top position down.

“I’m always open to new ideas and ways of doing things. Even pieces of new ideas can be used and built into policy. I will always have an open door for communication. You can tell me my ideas suck, but you also need to tell me why they suck.”

Dahl is trying to find efficiencies with internal services. Right now he’s gathering data on actual grader use on county roads. “We’re identifying hot spots. That can tell us if there are areas around the region that need more attention, and that we can take a closer look at.”

He says Flagstaff County has a lot of great software at its disposal, and he’s looking forward to making that work for the department.

“I know that a ‘good’ road is a sub-

jective term. I’m excited for the opportunity to get in front of the public. I want them to feel heard. If they have concerns, I want to listen to those, and address them. If there are solutions, we can seek them together.

“I like opening lines of communication, creating almost a feedback loop. I want to keep on top of situations and ensure we’re meeting the guidelines we set for ourselves and that the public expects from us.

“I’m looking forward to meeting our ratepayers, and showing them they have a voice here. Ultimately, we work for them.”

He’s impressed with the current system that tracks issues brought forward by the public. “We can look at how something was dealt with, and ensure it was done up to our standards.

“We can also use it to identify trends... if we’re getting more complaints about a specific item, we can get to the bottom of it.

“It’s also important for people to phone in when they see things that aren’t right, or that are deteriorating.”

An avid tech user, Dahl says he understands that incorporating it into the department always needs to meet the KISS (Keep it simple, stupid) requirement. “It’s my goal not to burden administrative staff with data and software, but what we have here has capabilities we’re not using.”

Dahl is presently living in his father’s old house in Sedgewick, with his wife Kate, who is from Australia.

He says, “Kate is excited to be here, she loves it so far.”

As for himself, he says, “It’s good to be back. I have a lot of friends in the area.”

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Bowling season off to a FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER running start in Sedgewick 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

Bowling has started up at the Sedgewick Bowling Lanes, with Ladies afternoon bowling, Mixed bowling, Seniors bowling, and Youth bowling.

Verna Erickson got the season’s first Ladies high average, at 175, while Debbie Fink rolled Ladies high single of 191.

Erickson took Ladies high triple with 524.

Team high single went to the Bowling Bags with a plus-60, while the Rolling Pins grabbed the Team high triple with a plus eight.

Debbie Fink won Bowler of the Week, coming in at +35. Sharon Wylie bowled three strikes in a row, and Shirley Ness got the TV shot.

In Mixed Bowling, Sheila Tanton rolled Ladies high single, at 250, with Ladies High Triple going to Verna Erickson at 601. Garry Klein was all over the men’s high scores, with high single at 226 and high triple at 619.

Team high single went to the Gutter Gurus, with plus 125, while Bowling Thunder rolled team high triple with plus-13.

Erickson established ladies high average in this league at 200, with Klein setting men’s high average at 206.

We Bowl for Alcohol sits atop the league with five points.

Sheila Tanton was female Bowler of the Week at a plus-63 finish with Dalton Wilton taking male Bowler of the Week at a +57.

Over to the Seniors bowling, Sheila Tanton dominated the ladies side, with high single of 181, and high triple of 481, while Daren Lien took the mens side, with a high single of 251 and high triple of 617.

Team high single, at +65, went to Team Rawluk, who also got high triple at +1, taking the lead in week one of play.

Bowlers of the week were Mary Lou Rawluk at +43 and Daren Lien at +45.

In Bowlasaurous Boys, Emmett Erickson had High single at 67, while Atticus Seefried had high double at 128, and high average of 64.

Bowlasaurous Girls saw Rayna Habermehl take the board, with high single of 53, high double of 100, and high average of 50.

In Bantam girls Stella Erickson rolled to the top with High single of 103, high triple of 279, and high average of 101.

In Bantam Boys, Zackery Erickson rolled High single of 134, high triple of 332, and high average of 111.

Junior Boys saw Roscoe Hinkey get high single of 119, high triple of 266, and high average of 89.

Willow Odegard is in Senior Girls, and rolled a high single of 214, high triple of 492, and high average of 164.

Thomas Bruce is in Senior Boys, with high single of 228, high triple of 506, and high average of 169.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of Marie Elizabeth Goulding; also known as Marie Goulding who died on 2024-03-29 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim

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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.

The Community Press, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - Page 11

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Central High celebrates student achievements at awards night Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Central High Sedgewick Public School (CHSPS) held its annual awards night on Friday, Oct. 11, awarding student achievements in course work, and other key indicators.

The awards are sponsored by local businesses, organizations, and individuals, and some from funds set up by families through the Battle River Community Foundation.

Jenna Borth received the Top Athlete Award, sponsored by CHSPS. She also received the Katelynn Berrecloth School Spirit Award, presented to a Grade 12 student involved in the Student’s Union and school sports. She also shared the Jacob Lazarick Memorial Scholarship, given to a student involved in sports and demonstrating strong leadership skills.

Jenna also received her Grade 12 Honour Certificate for maintaining an 80 per cent weighted course average in Grade 12.

Skylar Wallner recevied the male Top Athlete award, sponsored by CHSPS. Zaira Seffern received a host of awards. She earned the English 30-1 Award sponsored by The Community Press and the Social 30-1 Award sponsored by a Battle River Community Foundation fund started by the Sedgewick Royal Canadian Legion. Zaira also received the Physics 30 award, sponsored by Sunshine Schnoodles; the Chem 30 award, sponsored by Guardian Drugs, Killam; the Bio 30 award, sponsored

by Wild Rose Co-op; and the Art 30 award sponsored

by the Battle River Art Club.

She also received Grade 12 First Class honours, with a 90 per cent weighted average on all Grade 12 courses, and was awarded the Top Academic Grade 12 award, sponsored by Vision Credit Union Sedgewick.

She also earned the Governor General Academic Medal for outstanding scholastic achievement.

Rebecca Toews received the English 30-2 award sponsored by The James Insurance Group, as well as the Food 30 award, sponsored by Killam Subway.

Ty Djos receved the Social 30-2 award, sponsored by TnT Instrumentation, as well as the Math 31 award, sponsored by Andreassen Borth. Ty is also the Schulich Nominee for CHSPS, a prestigious entrance scholarship awarded to high school graduates enrolling in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics. Each High School in Canada can nominate one student. Ty also achieved Grade 12 honours.

Emily Grant earned the Math 30-1 award sponsored

by Wild Rose Co-op. She also earned the Citizenship Award, sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star, and given to a recent graduate who has shown outstanding citizenship. She also shared the Jacob Lazarick Memorial Scholarship, and earned Grade 12 honours.

Kara Niehaus earned the Math 30-2 award, sponsored by Parrish & Heimbecker Sedgewick. She also shared the Science 30 award, sponsored by the Iron Creek Veterinary Hospital. Kara also received the George Jenvey Scholarship, given to a student who plans on pursuing a career as a teacher of science. The

award is sponsored through the Jenvey-Zellers fund through the Battle River Community Foundation (BRCF).

Carter Hogman and Lucas Backen shared the Math 30-3 award sponsored by Prairie Skye Farms.

Ava Bergseth shared the Chem 30 award, sponsored

by Guardian Drugs, Killam. She also earned Grade 11 First Class Honours, receiving the Top Academic Grade 11 award sponsored by Sedgewick IDA. Gracyn Hoffman shared the Science 30 award sponsored by Iron Creek Veterinary Hospital.

She also received the ATA award, sponsored by the Alberta Teachers Association for a graduate enrolled in Education.

Abby Krys earned the Phys Ed 30 award sponsored

by Lohr Oil Service.

Nathan Johnson earned the Industrial Arts 30 award sponsored by Killam Home Hardware.

Ty Clark received the Arnett & Burgess Sponsorship program award, open to a student accepted into a program that will directly support the energy sector.

Sam Holt earned the Business Award, sponsored by ATB Financial Killam, given to a student going into a business-related program.

Anson Helperl received the RAP award sponsored

by Kal Tire for the graduate with the highest achievement in the RAP program.

Samantha Liboiron received the Jennifer Dammann Memorial Award sponsored by the Dammann family and given to a student entering the field of Education.

Lily Kennedy received the Lauren Brodie Continued on Page 25

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Sedgewick family do a “Lantern Walk’ in the town Sedgewick resident and CP Correspondent Sandra Erickson had a friend visiting from Germany last week.

She says “After hiking at Big Knife Park, we also went for a Lantern walk around Sedgewick.

“It’s a German tradition usually held on Nov. 11.

“The origins of this tradition include the story of Martin of Tours, a Roman soldier who shared his cloak with a cold beggar on a winter's night.”

She did some more digging into the tradition.

“A fall lantern walk is a traditional autumn celebration to bring light into

the darkness as the days get shorter and the nights grow longer in the days leading up to the Winter Solstice.

“A lantern walk can inspire a connection to the rhythms of nature, community, and the light within.

“Every individual carries a unique portion of

Sandra Erickson of Sedgewick enjoyed a ‘lantern walk’ with a friend visiting from Germany and their children, with hand-crafted lanterns. The traditional walk includes songs and is meant to mark the days growing shorter as the winter solstice approaches.

the spark of life - an inner light that burns brightly within.

“As we walk out into the night on a lantern walk, we light our luminaries and sing lantern songs to shine our light, share it brightly with others, and carry it in our hearts through the dark days of winter.”

In Erickson’s experience, she says, “I took advantage of having another person coming along knowing the songs to sing, and luckily I had handcrafted some lanterns last fall.”

Erickson and her friend both brought their children along on their “Lantern Walk.”

She adds, “It was another highlight of her visit and we're thankful Lisa and her son Lelio were able to spend a few days with us. Friendships are sure a treasure.”

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Wheat Kings steal win from Lloydminster Bandits Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Killam Jr. B Wheat Kings played two games over the weekend, starting off on Friday night when they hosted the Lloydminster Bandits.

The Bandits scored the only goals in the first and second periods, making it a 2-0 game heading into the third period, where the Wheat Kings broke out, coming from behind to take a 4-3 win.

Lloydminster scored the first goal in the third period, bringing the score to 3-0.

Shortly after that Cade Schatschneider got the first goal for the Wheat Kings, from Carter Hogman, to make it 3-1.

Killam made it 3-2 on a goal from Brady Parchoma, assisted by Kyler Bergseth, then a couple of minutes later Evan Golby scored for the Wheat Kings, assisted by Aidan Borgel and Chase Rombough, to tie things up at 3-3.

Just over a minute later Jordan Gagnon scored for the Wheat Kings, assisted by Parchoma and Bergseth, to go ahead 4-3 with less than five minutes to go.

The Bandits out shot the Wheat Kings 44-22, with Killam scoring four goals on just seven shots in the third period.

Earning the win in goal for the Wheat Kings was Ryan Stepanick, who also earned the Player of the Game that night.

The Wheat Kings bundled onto the bus Saturday night to head to Cold Lake, where they came out strong and barrelled through, taking a 7-4 win over the Ice. The Ice scored the first goal of the night on a power play, but Kyler Bergseth followed a few minutes later with a

power play goal for Killam, from Brady Parchoma and Keegan McArthur, to tie it at 11.

Another power play goal, this time from Parchoma, assisted by McArthur and Sawyer Fee, put Killam in the lead 2-1.

Adam Child scored a few minutes later, again from McArthur, to make it 3-1 heading into the second period.

Killam kept things hot when Carter Hogman scored early in the second, from Schatschneider and Chance Reum, to make it 4-1.

Cold Lake scored on a power play to make it 42 before Aidan Borgel popped one in, from Golby and Chase Rombough to make it 5-2.

Hogman scored late in the period, unassisted, to make it 6-2 heading into the final period of play.

Partway through the third, Chance Reum scored, unassisted, to make it 7-2 for Killam.

The Ice scored two late-period goals, but it wasn’t enough, and the Wheat Kings left with the win.

Keegan McArthur had a three-point night for Killam and ended up with Player of the Game.

Parchoma, Reum, and Hogman had two points each.

Stepanick got the win in goal, facing 32 shots to Killam’s 29 shots on the Ice’s goalie.

The league standings, a bit skewed due to a big disparity in games played so far, show the Wainwright Bisons taking an early lead, with 12 points in eight games (6-2-0). The Lloydminster Bandits have only played six games, and have 10 points (5-1-0) while the Ranges, who’ve played eight games, also have 10 points.

The Vermilion Tigers have eight points in six games (4-2-0) and the Killam Wheat Kings also have eight points, but in seven games (4-30).

St. Paul Canadiens have six points in seven games (3-4-0); Cold Lake Ice have four points in seven games (2-5-0) and the Onion Lake Border Chiefs have played nine games with nine losses.

Killam has three players in the top 10 scorers, with Jordan Gagnon in third place, Carter Hogman in seventh, and Kyler Bergseth ninth.

Local Jackson Pasztor, #9 for the Wainwright Bisons, sits in sixth place in league scoring.

In the coming weekend, Killam is on the road Saturday to Vegreville to take on the Rangers on Friday, get Saturday off, but will travel Sunday, Oct. 27 to Vermilion to take on the Tigers.

In fact the Wheat

Kings will be on the road the week following, too, where they’ll head to Lloydminster for a rematch against the Bandits on Saturday, Nov. 2, and are scheduled to play in Vegreville on Monday, Nov. 4.

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Researcher says Alberta drug deaths underreported by 25 per cent Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Alberta’s public substance use surveillance system is significantly under-reporting drug-related deaths, and the gap in data was particularly bad in 2023, according to a prominent Canadian researcher.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Dr. Tara Moriarty, associate professor and infectious diseases researcher at the University of Toronto, has been tracking excess mortality statistics to estimate the number of Canadians who died from COVID. First as part of the Royal Society of Canada’s COVID-19 Task Force and through ongoing research with the Moriarty Lab at U of T, Moriarty looks to data from Statistics Canada, the Canadian Vital Statistics Death Database (CVSD), and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to assess fatalities.

In the course of their work, Moriarty said her team is also indirectly

monitoring for drug-related deaths, because they want to know how many people in the same age brackets are dying from drug poisoning compared to the number that may be dying from COVID. Because they do this on a regular basis, the researchers can track how provinces are reporting drug-poisoning deaths by comparing public data on provincial websites to what is reported to PHAC. The discrepancy between Alberta’s public death statistics and PHAC data stands out, and reporting seemed to have lagged more than usual in 2023, Moriarty said.

“The reason for concern about Alberta’s death reporting is that we are able to account for a lot more of the excess deaths that have happened in B.C. … by reported toxic drug deaths than we are in Alberta. In 2023 reporting seems to be particularly slow in Alberta, and a lot of those numbers are just not coming in,” she said.

“Even though we know that in Alberta and B.C.,

per capita number of excess deaths of people under 65 are very similar.

So, B.C. and Alberta are almost certainly experiencing very similar COVID and drug crises in terms of excess deaths, but we're not seeing as much reporting in Alberta.”

The province has acknowledged that there can be some delays in reporting cases as they come in, but Moriarty said that even going back to data from 2016–2019, reporting is incomplete.

“For those years Alberta, only, on average, 74 per cent of drug deaths that showed up in the CVSD were reported on public pages by Alberta and to PHAC,” she said.

Moriarty said that there are many reasons some cases could be missed and never get added to publicfacing databases but noted that B.C., during the same period, publicly reported 90 per cent of drug-related deaths.

Alberta’s substance use surveillance system data is produced in collaboration with the office of the chief

medical examiner (OCME), Alberta Health, Mental Health and Addiction, and Alberta Health Services. In a statement released in July, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Akmal Coetzee-Khan acknowledged the province was facing a backlog of cases, but said this “does not impact the validity of data published” on the province’s data portal.

“To ensure accuracy, data is carefully reviewed and approved within the OCME to avoid inconsistent information being released to Albertans.”

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction did not respond to detailed questions about the under-reporting of drugrelated deaths identified

by Dr. Moriarty, only saying in an email that the previous statement made

by Coetzee-Khan still stands.

Moriarty said that re-

porting on other causes of death, like COVID, are also delayed. And while the province may be grappling with a generalized lag in submitting death data, more resources could be dedicated to those caused by ongoing public health crises.

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Levi Robbins of Daysland ends professional steer riding season on a high note Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Levi Robbins, son of Gordie Robbins Jr and Lori Robbins, of Daysland, set himself some pretty high goals going into his last season of professional (and amateur) steer riding.

He wanted to make all the finals, and to win, and be season leader in every one.

Robbins not only competes on the pro-rodeo circuit, he’s a member of the Lakeland Rodeo Association, Wildrose Rodeo Association, Foothills FCA, and Chinook Rodeo Association.

Robbins finished third at the CFR Rodeo held in Edmonton, and in second place overall in professional steer riding. He finished first in the WRA for Junior Steer Riding; he finished first in the Chinook Rodeo Association’s standings; he finished second in the Lakeland Rodeo Association’s standings; and he finished first in the FCA (Foothills) rodeo standings.

That’s pretty impressive for a 15-year old heading into Grade 10 at Daysland School this year.

Robbins started the 2024 rodeo season back in March, and rode 85 cows this season. He performed at the Calgary Stampede, Ponoka Stampede, where he won, and the CFR finals in Edmonton, along with a multitude of other rodeos in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and BC. He won his first trophy at the age of eight, in 2017, at Bruce, and hasn’t looked back.

His dad and his cousin Coy Robbins both rode bulls, and he started riding steers around age six.

His dad’s cousin rode bareback, and Gordie used to help Kevin Shannon with 4-H junior bull riding clinics in Forestburg.

So it was natural, perhaps, for Levi to try it out for himself. His dad says, “I think it all started with Mutton Busting at age 3.”

This year he hit 25-30 pro rodeos and another 15-20 amateurs. One weekend he actually was registered to ride in eight different rodeos in four days, but he only managed to hit seven. Levi himself does all the entries and juggling, he’d enter the pro rodeos first, and once he knew what draws he had, he could then enter any amateur events taking place on the same weekends.

“It’s a lot of juggling, and a lot of travelling.”

It isn’t uncommon for him to hit four to five rodeos a weekend.

In the pro rodeos, there were around 25-30 competitors and 15-20 in amateurs. Some of those were just trying it out, he says, “But there were lots of kids that knew what they were doing; and they were good.”

Robbins travels with fellow steer riders Colt Richards and Havana Aarsby; Aarsby is one of very few female steer riders. Levi says she gets a lot of attention as the only girl riding, and he’s happy to support her. “There’s a few who thought she just got ‘girl points,’ and some that really didn’t like her being there, but I always got along with her. I get along with pretty much everybody. She rides well.”

He says they all enter and travel together, when possible. Aarsby is from Water Valley and Richards from Crossfield. At least one parent of the three travel with them. Gordie Robbins says he tries to go as much as possible, but he’s comfortable when another of the parents goes in his place. “When you surround yourself with good people, it’s a big help. We three parents were all on the same page. It makes a big difference who you travel with.” The three look out for one another, too, and Levi thinks that’s an advantage over riders who travel alone to each event.

Levi says the steer riding community is pretty close, “Whether you’re a newbie or experienced, we all get

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Daysland’s Levi Robbins competed at the Calgary Stampede this July, finishing in fourth place in a money position out of a field of the top eight competitors. along and when it comes to riding, we all cheer for one another.”

In the middle of his season, Levi took part in a Jr. Bull invitational at the very first Buckin in the Burg in Forestburg. It was his very first time riding onehanded, and he came out in first place.

At 15, this is Levi’s last year of steer riding. In 2025, he can go to Junior Bulls, but only at the amateur-level.

Those can include bulls that are two years old, or old campaign bulls, depending on the stock contractor.

He’ll return to pro rodeo when he’s ready for full bull riding.

Levi has had lots of help along the way, he says his dad and cousin Coy, who has a very successful bull riding career himself, have been two of the biggest helps. He says, “Dad doesn’t even get mad when I don’t do well, he just talks me through what I could have done differently.” He says Coy will go through videos of his rides and give him advice, whether from home-taken videos from his mom, or on the pro-rodeo cowboy channel. His dad says, “Coy’s influence was very positive on Levi’s career, both by association and by example.”

Dad Gordie says that the whole rodeo community is supportive. “When Levi’s trying to hit multiple rodeos in a weekend, that wouldn’t work without the cooperation of the rodeo organizers and even the judges. I don’t like to brag, but I think that’s also a reflection of how he conducts himself. I think they also appreciate that he tries to support their events.

“He’s got a lot of people to thank, not just me and his mom, including his sponsors.”

Levi has two major sponsors, Kirk Giebelhaus of Giebelhaus Ranches and Rick Kortzman of Emergency Refrigeration. In exchange for financial assistance, Levi wears their patches on his vest while riding, and also tags all videos and photos with their company names on social media.

Levi hasn’t gotten away without his share of injuries, including a broken collar bone, broken shoulder, broken finger, broken ankle, both feet, along with various bruises and contusions.

One of those crazy weekends with multiple rodeos included the Ponoka Stampede. Levi had taken in a bunch of rodeos that weekend, even flying out to Williams Lake that Sunday, where he learned that he’d

taken top spot in Ponoka, and needed to get back to ride the ‘Bounty cow.’ Unfortunately, he didn’t complete that ride, and got knocked out in the process.

He broke his right index knuckle at the LRA Rodeo finals, but that didn’t slow him down at all. Instead of sitting out the next few rodeos, Levi chose to learn to ride with his left hand, and it barely slowed him down at all. He ended up taking fourth place in Cochrane just a couple of days later, with a cast. He also came in fourth in Coronation’s pro rodeo, and even rode in the WRA finals, coming in second, with his cast, using his left hand.

He says, “A couple of weeks before CFR, I cut my cast off in the basement with tin snips, then I started getting some strength back in my right hand to ride.”

He recounted a story from when he broke his shoulder at a rodeo in Stavely, and after hitting a couple of hospitals on the way home, it wasn’t until the next evening when he finally did something for the pain.

Dad says, “I always told him he needed to be able to tolerate a certain amount of pain, but that surprised me.”

This coming season, in 2025, Levi will be hitting fewer rodeos, all amateur, and says, “It would be cool in my first year of junior bull to be a season leader, and definitely to win the finals. That’s what I’ll be pushing towards doing.”

He hasn’t decided if he’ll be purchasing all four membership cards, in WRA, FCA, Chinook, and LRA, which costs him between $150-200. He also pays his own entry fees at each rodeo. He works for that, and also some of his winnings go towards paying it.

Robbins is saving his winnings from this year, where he figures he cleared about $12,000 overall, to purchase his first truck.

When he’s not on the rodeo circuit, he works with his dad, looking after cattle. He decided to give up hockey when he got serious about his riding career.

He says he’d like someday to try saddlebronc, but his dad says he’d like him to wait on that.

Levi says, “When I turn 18, my goal is to go pro in Canada, win the CFR my first year, and then maybe start rodeoing in the US.” He adds, “I’m thankful for all the support and committments from my friends, parents, and travelling partners throughout my career so far.”

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Hardisty golf course fundraiser to replace water lines a huge success Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!

Well hello folks.

The Matthews household is still munching away at Thanksgiving leftovers and so are the dogs and our many cats.

They have lovely, healthy, winter coats but they have discovered open vehicle windows.

Yesiree, these smart kitties have discovered cozy car/truck seats that are comfortable and out of the wind, and if the sun is shining that is an added bonus.

We have discovered that Tom cats even enjoy leftover bran muffins.

Now you can't say these cats have a fussy palette.

They just love to sample

all the leftovers in any vehicle, meow, meow.

On Saturday night five library board members and my husband Jim, were the designated drivers for the big fundraiser for the Hardisty golf course.

I had never been a designated driver before but I thought I best be prepared. I had ice cream pails in case someone felt like they had to vomit, wet wipes and paper towels to clean them up, and flashlights to see if they were alert and awake. I was ready to rock'n roll.

Well, lo and behold, we had the loveliest people that we had to drive home and we all received generous tips and no vomit! That was a darn good night and we five babes appreciated having my man around for

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A bear was reported at a property three nights in a row. The Complainant was safe inside the house.

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added comfort. Thank you Jim. I had a chat with Kent Drager (President) of the golf course. He informed me that the golf course usually has about 130 members that pay $500 a season, lasting from middle of April to Oct. 1.

It is a stunning and challenging course because of the many rolling hills, beautiful vegetation, and view of Hardisty Lake. It is a little piece of heaven that attracts many visitors to our town.

Unfortunately the aging water lines are starting to crumble and watering the fairways and greens is becoming difficult. The board is looking at numerous grants and other ways to raise funds that will cover this massive replacement cost.

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Their fundraiser Saturday night raised a very commendable $30,000 dollars. What a generous crowd. One anonymous and generous soul paid for the whole cost of supplying the food for the supper. Kent figured it was $2,500 or more dollars. Wow, thank you!

The total golf course water lines cost, mentioned to me, was $350,000 to $700,000.

They are hoping the community and surrounding farmers will help with heavy equipment loans and lend a helping hand. I know the community will rally around and if anyone can pull off this miracle it is Hardisty and area and its hardworking citizens.

Best of luck in making this project come to fruition.

My man and I were selling nevadas at Bingo Sunday night and we noticed some new Bingo players. We were informed they were new folks to town.

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

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Let us welcome Dave and Lorraine Wog. They moved here from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. On a previous visit to the area, Lorraine was enamoured with the countryside and the beautiful scenery so they decided to move to Hardisty. Dave was originally from Alberta and Saskatchewan and was also in the armed forces.

We are so happy you decided to make Hardisty your home.

Make sure you let The Community Press know you’re new to the area and take advantage of their free one-year subscription for newcomers!

Hardisty Library is doing their annual bottle drive on Saturday morning. You will find flyers regarding the bottle drive in your mail box this week. Jim and Ricci Matthews will be happy to pick up rural bottles, just phone us. Please remember to pop by the library on Halloween.

You can visit in the daytime for your goodies

or after hours till 7:30 p.m. We would love to see your costumes. For the people that love Halloween popcorn balls remember there are two ladies in town that make them. I hope they have the energy to make some more this year. It is the highlight of Halloween for some folks.

St. Paul's United Church has church service on the 27th at 10 a.m.

After church we will have a United Church Women's meeting to decide how to dispense the yearly donations.

Thought for the week: “The only one that never makes mistakes is the one who never does anything.” ~Teddy Roosevelt.

Remember that you can get your Flu, Covid, Shingles etc., shots at the Hardisty Drug Store. I had mine with no pain or ill effects.

Have a fabulous week folks and please call me with any news. Thank you.

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FOR SALE FOR SALE Anybody looking for tote boxes with lids, Brian has some for sale. They are washed and disinfected. Have them in L. Blue, D. Blue, Grey, one pink and one purple. 17-litre. Extra lids for most, included with price. Call 780678-0053 to view.

SUDOKU On Sunday, Oct. 20 Peek-a-boo went missing. She is a Siamese cat with three legs. She lives at 4509-57 St, Killam (near the ball diamonds) If you see her, please call Karen at 780385-4286

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Requires disassembly - come ready to take it away. $1000 as is where is Beaver Ck Estates. Call or text 780668-8691.

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CLASSIFIEDS

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Yous. Memorials.

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

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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY

Where the best of Flagsta

General Construction / Contracting Funeral Services

Dental

Accountants / Taxes

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Agriculture

Forestburg Professional Centre

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

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Grain & Fertilizer Hauling

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OPINION

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Local newspapers strengthen community Canadian citizens demand integrity Dear Editor; Canadian citizens are very intelligent and are becoming more frustrated with the ineptitude and deception of politicians, bureaucrats and civil servants.

Politicians are elected by citizens to take care of our country, not to funnel citizen's money to friends or other corrupt prac-

tices.

Politicians are elected by citizens to manage the civil servants and the bureaucracy, not enlarge it beyond all reason, and direct it to lie to protect politicians and other bureaucrats.

Politicians are elected by citizens to protect our borders and society, not import terrorists and support

foreign interests that are destroying our country.

Canadian citizens demand integrity, loyalty, and transparency from our politicians, civil servants, bureaucrats, senators and contractors.

Canadian citizens will have the final word.

Canadian Citizen Duane Keller

Time to applaud small business This is the time of year we celebrate small businesses in Canada, and here in Flagstaff County we have quite a lot to celebrate.

In Alberta, about 96 per cent of all businesses are small businesses.

In 2021, 87 per cent of Alberta’s businesses had fewer than five employees, nine per cent had between five and 19 employees, and three per cent had over 20 but less than 99.

Small businesses have the ability to build a community in a way that larger corporations never can. Customers come to know the staff, the owners, and build relationships with them. Small businesses are generally known for a higher quality of service. That’s a key reason to support local small business.

You also have to take into account how small businesses support their communities, and that’s not a small thing here in rural Alberta.

We hear the phrase ‘shop local’ so many times, and it’s never more important than now. Our communities are very much interdependent. Small businesses in the community can afford to give back to their communities because of the support they receive.

If that support dries up or goes away, so too does their ability to give.

Shopping locally keeps money in the community. There is power in our dollars, and you make a choice with every dollar you spend. “The consciousness of the impact of those choices we’re making is really important,” says Teara Fraser of Iskwee Air, a small BC air travel company.

By supporting our small local businesses, we in turn support our small rural communities. Supporting business owners means supporting families, and they go on to support a myriad of other things in the community.

Take a minute this week and celebrate local business people, who work hard, who employ our friends and neighbours, and who put a whole lot more into the community than they take!

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY

Dear Editor: Local newspapers remain an essential part of community life, especially for residents of smaller towns and communities. Studies in the rural Canadian prairies show that they are the most trusted news source when compared to television news, internet websites and social media platforms.

In Alberta, surveys indicate 80 per cent of respondents read their local newspaper weekly. This percentage has not dropped since 2005, indicating that younger residents are reading local newspapers with the same interest as their older counterparts.

Local newspapers are key in letting people know what is going on in their community. They provide information so citizens can make knowledgeable decisions about key local issues and studies show that adults who read local newspapers participate in municipal elections at higher rates than those who do not. By publicizing community events, they also promote participation in community life, and increase sense of belonging and connection among local residents.

Local newspapers can also be the catalyst for social change when they uplift voices that would otherwise go unheard.

Toronto news media reported on how the police practice of carding (stopping, questioning and documenting those who have committed no offence) was disproportionately affecting Black and Indigenous men. Coverage in local newspapers amplified the advocacy efforts of Black and Indigenous community groups and eventually led to passing of provincial legislation banning the practice.

Community newspapers encourage open dialogue and debate about important community issues and reduce political polarization by exposing people to different perspectives. They are important for the health and success of communities because they create common understandings and a shared sense of community. Local newspapers hold up a mirror in which the community can see itself reflected. At the same time, local newspapers shape community character

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Additionally, newspapers hold businesses and other community organizations to account on social, ethical, and environmental issues.

Local journalism is a public good that benefits everyone and needs to be supported by individuals, governments and the private sector. We need to subscribe to our local newspapers and keep reading and engaging with issues and encourage our friends and family to do the same.

We also need to encourage our governments to support communitycentered journalism. We need news agencies that work with citizens to find out what their information needs are and how best to meet these needs to build better communities. Governments can support newspapers by keeping advertising spends local, but they must also remain at arm’s length to protect the independence of the media and maintain non-partisan reporting of events.

Finally, we need to keep our newspapers accountable. We need them to publish accurate and varied content and ensure that diverse voices are heard. We expect our newspapers to adhere to ethical journalism practices and provide us with unbiased reporting. They need to have the courage to challenge the status quo and generate healthy discourse within the community. Local newspapers create engaged citizens, and engaged citizens are essential to a healthy democracy.

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CHSPS Award Continued from Page 12

Scholarship sponsored by the Brodie family and awarded to a female student involved in sports.

Jace McClements received the Lindseth Holdings Scholarship, from a fund established by the Lindseth family through the BRCF. The award is given to a student entering the field of mechanics.

Preston Skoberg earned the Cyril and Marguerite Drever Memorial Scholarship, for a graduate from the Hardisty area. The award is sponsored by a Drever family fund established with the BRCF. The Darell and Winnie Goodrich Scholarship is given to two students from the Hardisty area, male and female, and is based upon graduating average. This year’s winners were Jeremiah Ivare and Avery Love. It is sponsored by a fund established by the Goodrich family with the BRCF. Easton Warren earned the CHSPS Parent Council award, given to a Grade 12 student who attends all of their classes, perseveres through

any circumstances, is dedicated to helping others, and lets their individuality and uniqueness shine through.

Also earning Grade 12 Honours were Duncan Ferrier and Kaelyn Morken.

Grade 11 First Class Honours were also earned by Caylin Brumwell.

Grade 11 Honour Certificates were given to Sydney Bullee, Kaily Busenius, Lucas Docksteader, Emily Goodrich, Adison Grove, Baylee Oberg, Taylor Price, and George Rosiechuk.

Grade 10 Top Academic Student award was earned by Jacob Cornwell, sponsored by Dill’s Plumbing.

Grade 10 First Class Honours were earned by Jacob Cornwell, Ryley Graff, Mackena Hayes, Masyn Huddlestone, Reid MacKinnon, Kade Rancier, and Cabrie Tanton.

Grade 10 Honours were earned by Trysten Abel, Isabelle Borgel, Jaxon Clark, Odessa Cox, Avery Dolany, Claudia Ehnes, Henry Ferrier, Katie Grant, Samantha Kennedy, Braxten Kueber, Kohen Leslie, Rowen Patten, Matt Rosiechuk, Ashlyn Smith, Colton Specka, Surai Thomson, Caleb Urquhart, Ally Vanderkooi, and Sophia Walline.

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 3 5 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!

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Province announces health incentives aimed at improving rural health care John Watson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Government of Alberta has announced an initiative to increase incentives for medical practitioners and EMS personnel to operate in rural and remote areas of the province.

Adriana Lagrange, minister of health, said the Rural Health Action Plan is a three-year plan designed to guide government efforts in improving rural and remote health care, and close the

Drug Reporting Continued from Page 17 ongoing issues,” she said.

In 2023, 2081 Albertans died from drug poisoning, the worst year on record.

Only preliminary data for the first six months of 2024 have been released, showing 712 deaths.

Petra Schulz, co-founder of the advocacy group Moms Stop the Harm, said she has come to expect Alberta’s drug-poisoning death statistics are lacking,

gap in health care access between Albertans in urban centers and surrounding areas.

“Albertans living in rural and remote communities face unique challenges and health care challenges, which require tailored supports and approaches to ensure that these communities have the resources and infrastructure they need to provide quality care,” she said.

“It should not matter where you live, all Albertans should have access to the health care services

that they require and deserve.”

Focal points for the Rural Health Action Plan include community care, prevention and wellness, access, workforce, and creating innovative care models and solutions that serve the unique needs in rural and remote communities.

The province will provide up to $16 million over the next two years for a remote family medicine resident physician bursary pilot program to support family medicine resident physicians who

want to practice in remote communities.

Up to $8 million will be available for each of the two years to qualified medical students. In return, the bursary recipients will commit to delivering comprehensive patient care in eligible communities for three years after completing their residency.

“In addition to the bursary program, we are also implementing two new grant programs including an $800,000 medical first responder grant program, and then a

$600,000 emergency medical responder education program,” said Lagrange.

“They will help to fund the creation of new medical first responder programs in communities that have limited access to healthcare services and helping in our ongoing efforts to retain our most qualified medical personnel.”

The intent of the first responder programs ultimately aims to create a positive impact and greater capacity for EMS, as well as to utilize ambulances more effectively.

“We are hearing on an ongoing basis that we are not training enough EMS responders and so that is why we are targeting this particular area, because we have identified a need in this area. The ultimate goal is to make sure that we have access all across the province,” she said.

“Even though we have had incentive programs for quite a long time for family physicians and for other areas, we are not seeing the uptake and so we are looking at how do we grow our own programs.”

and emphasized that these gaps in reporting represent hundreds of Albertans and their families.

“And to see such a such a horrific year becoming even worse than it is already is, to me, is a heartbreak. But also, a sign of an absolute failure on the part of the government to address the crisis before them,” Schulz said.

Schulz said a more accurate and timely record of substance use related data helps inform appropriate responses from health care and service providers, but doubts there is any real

motivation within the Alberta government to improve death reporting.

“I think they're hiding the data because the data doesn't look good for them,” Schultz said, noting that in 2020 the province stopped sharing neighbourhood-level data for Edmonton and Calgary. The province said it stopped releasing this information to protect privacy and prevent stigmatization.

“A health response to public health crises, may it

be COVID or the drug poisoning crisis, is impossible if those who are at the front lines of responding don't have the data. And it is government's responsibility to provide that data.”

Hunter Baril, press secretary for Alberta's Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction, issued the following statement after this story was originally published: “After reviewing the data referenced by Dr. Moriarty on twitter and in

this article, there is no logical way to understand what she is claiming. It seems that she is speculating at best. We can't comment on speculation of this nature, given it's not based in fact," Baril said.

Baril said the ministry compared the data published on the Alberta Substance Use Surveillance System with the number of total apparent opioid toxicity deaths in Alberta on PHAC, and found only very small differences between 1-6 fatalities per

year over the last 5 years, with any higher reporting being done on Alberta's system.

"Alberta publishes regularly and transparently on fatalities related to opioid addiction by regularly reporting valid data from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Alberta. The toxicology data from the OCME is the point of truth for opioid related fatalities in Alberta. All opioid related fatalities are published publicly.”

WeAre KILLAM, ALTA.

Campbell Campbell McLennan McLennan Chrysler • Dodge • Jeep

Killam ✦JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE Big Town Dealership, CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM Toll Free 1-877-385-2331 Killam, AB

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SALES PERSON OPPORTUNITY Working at Campbell - McLennan Chrysler in Sales on a daily basis is challenging at times to find or locate the right vehicle to suit the customer’s needs. It's the most rewarding business once you finalize the transaction and see the excitement of the customer taking delivery of the vehicle of their choice!

Campbell - McLennan's success is offering the best possible experience in Sales, Parts, and Service and treating customers the best possible way!

We are looking for a sales person looking for a future in the car business! Experience is preferred, but not necessary, we will train the successful applicant.

We offer a clean, warm, fun environment, benefits (we pay 1/2), guarantee, office /computer, huge selection of New / Used inventory to sell, tremendous experienced staff to learn from, and a professional atmosphere to work in! We have the best loyal customer base willing to meet you!

If you would like more information please don't hesitate to contact Wes Campbell, 33 years in the business, to answer any questions you may have.

Email your resume at wcampbell@cmchrysler.ca or call 780-385-2121 or drop by Campbell - McLennan Chrysler in Killam.

HIRING Manager Position for Holden Lodge,Northview Manor, & Ryley Manors 1 & 2 Beaver Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe and affordable housing for seniors citizens and low income tenants who are functionally independent, with the assistance available through existing community-based services within Beaver County.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Lodge Manager to cultivate an outstanding work environment and deliver exceptional service to our senior residents/tenants.

Job Details: - Type: Full-Time - Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (40 hours per week, with potential for weekends and evenings in emergent situations) - Location: Holden Lodge, Holden, AB - Compensation: Competitive Salary and benefits package, determined by education and experience Key Responsibilities - Foster strong relationships and coordinate with residents, family members, home care staff, healthcare professionals, internal staff, and community groups to enhance the well-being of our seniors.

- Daily management oversight of Lodge. Develop, manage, and monitor site operations within budgetary constraints, accounts payable and receivable. Implement, monitor, and enforce organizational policies, goals, and procedures.

- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Continuing Care Act, Accommodation Standards, Protections for Persons in Care, OH&S Act, and Labour Standards.

- Oversee staffing requirements, including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, staff meetings, payroll and performance evaluations.

- Equip staff with the necessary skills and resources to exceed job expectations.

- Lead, train, and respond to all emergency situations, providing appropriate leadership, direction, follow-up, and documentation.

- Monitor and manage third-party businesses and suppliers to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

Requirements - Education in related field: such as Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association, Site Management Certificate from Red Deer Polytechnic, or equivalent experience and training.

- Experience with seniors, addictions and mental health is an asset.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

- Understanding of legislation that applies to seniors housing.

- Strong understanding of human resources, unionized environments, and financial management.

- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a collaborative and flexible approach.

- Exceptional negotiating, conflict resolution, communication skills.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills - Clear vulnerable sector check and criminal record check required.

- Please include references with resume.

Submit Resumes by 12:00 noon, November 5, 2024 Owen Ligard, CAO e-mail: bvrfndtn@mcsnet.ca Fax:1-780-688-3330 www.beaverfoundation.ca

The Community Press, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - Page 25

FEATURED PROPERTIES TOWN OF LAMONT

Commercial, Residential, Farm & Acreage Appraisals Reserve Fund Studies & Depreciation Reports Insurance Cost Appraisals Expropriation & Legal Support Services 780-672-1028

www.harrisonbowker.com Unit E 4909C 48 St.

Formerly

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

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

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

Price: $215,000.00

VILLAGE OF ANDREW

Camrose, AB T4V 1L7

2024 Winter Machinery & Feed Consignment Auction Rimbey Sales Yard - Dec. 6th to Dec. 10th, 2024 Rimbey Office: (403) 843-2747 East Central Sales Yard - Dec. 6th to Dec. 9th, 2024 East Central Office: (780) 208-2503 Toll Free 1-855-783-0556

We are now accepting Listings for this Sale.

Any items prelisted by November 8th will be included in our Sales Posters, Newspaper & Radio Advertising, Web Page, Social Media and extensive mailing lists. Selling equipment to all four Western Provinces and the Northern USA.

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

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

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

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

$690,000

Already Listed 4 Quarters of Land Due to winter conditions, we will be unable to accept Miscellaneous Items.

Whether you have one piece or a complete line of machinery give Allen a call at (403) 783-0556 or Aaron at (403) 913-9644 to discuss the best option for you to realize top dollars.

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey & Hwy #16 East/Rge Rd 185, Alberta - License No. 165690 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net - Website: www.allenolsonauction.com

Norman Hill

780-449-5622 | nhill01@telus.net www.hillrealty.ca

Steven Hill

Lauren Hill

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We’re again raising money for the Food Bank’s Christmas Sharing Program this year!

Add your name with a Minimum $5 cash or food donation

Cashh or Cheque Ch only.

The Community Press; Stop by The Community Press Eric & Ally Anderson; in Killam or mail donation Kerry, Michelle, Brennan, Garrett Anderson; Murray & Leslie Cholowsky; to: Box 178, Killam, AB Dustin & Alie Moroz; Irene and Mic T0B 2L0. Cheque payable to Kushneryk; Larry Gerber and Helen Sather; Bill and Pat Gair; Mickey and Vic Sather; Angela Flagstaff Christmas Sharing! and Norm Hemmerling & family; Elijah and Darcie Sather & family; Justyn Sather; Mell and James Hampshire; Axel Birkjar; Ray and Dianne Blaeser

Last year, we raised an unbelievable

$10,910!

With your help, we can get to that number again!

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