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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Tofield School honours 70 students in annual awards ceremony Kari Janzen Staff Reporter Tofield School held their annual grade 9-12 awards ceremony in the school gym on Thursday, October 24.

Current grade 11 student Gabriel Hall and grade 10 student Aanya Dimri were the evening’s emcees, and said that 70 students received an award.

Dignitaries in attendance included Battle River School Division (BRSD) Superintendent Rhae-Ann Holoien, BRSD Trustee Lyle Albrecht, Beaver County councillor Lionel Williams, and Tofield Mayor Deb Dueck.

“Tonight, Tofield School is recognizing the achievements of 70 students. These students are recognized for their excellence in athletics, academics, and citizenship in both Tofield School and the local community,” Hall said.

Catie Behiels received the Female MVP award in Junior Badminton, Joseph Woodruff received the Male MVP award in Junior Basketball and Volleyball, Claire Rickett received Female MVP in Senior Basketball, Amy Fraser received Female MVP for Senior Track and Field, Avery Stevenson and Kayden Strilchuk received Female MVP in Senior Volleyball, Bryson Hymanyk received Male MVP in Senior Badminton and Volleyball, Kevin Gordon received Male MVP in Senior Basketball, Brent Hanasyk received Male MVP in Senior Cross-Country, Kaylum Roberts received Male MVP in Senior Golf, and Jacob Bigney received Male MVP in Senior Track and Field.

Junior High Female Athlete of the Year was awarded to Sophie Neufeld and Parker LeBlanc, Joseph Woodruff was named Junior High Male Athlete of the Year, the Senior High Female Athlete of the Year award went to Amy Fraser, and Senior High Male Athlete of the Year went to Bryson Hymanyk.

Receiving Honours in Grade 9 academics were Grayson Armstrong, Sierra Bremner, Eve Busenius, Steven Cardinal, Catie Behiels, Aiden Charlesworth, Brynn Coombes, Cale Helfrich, Marcus Hryniw, Mason Jeffrey, Vienna Koeckeritz, Hudson Lungal, Sakura Montgomery, Kenzey Stevenson, Alex Stewart, Erin Strilchuk, Daria Waddington, and Joseph Woodruff. Evan Woode received First Class Honours, and Aanya Dimri received First Class Honours and Highest Average.

In Grade 10, receiving Honours were Harlyn Anderson, Joel Boese, Xavier Bomiel, Adri Freeman, Emma Hillyer, Elezebeth Hillyer, Hudson Kugler, Corbin Lutz, Nicholas Macmillan, Blake Petrie, Rebecca Scott, Kennedy Smith, and Jack Teefy. Karys Gallinger received First Class Honours along with Gabriel Hall, Ellie LeBlanc, Charli L’Heureaux, Cassidy Penner, and Erika Swedberg, who also received Highest Average.

Receiving Honours in Grade 11 were Ava-Rae Barnes, Jared Clennin, Mercedes Fisher, William Hill, Calliegh Lester, Kate Priestley, and Madison Zemlak.

Ben Behiels received First Class Honours, as well as Sofie Lindskog, who also achieved Highest Average.

KARI JANZEN PHOTOS Dave Schultz, centre, presented Evan Woode and Aanya Dimri with the Junior High Aggregate Award/Tofield Historical Society Award.

Receiving Honours in Grade 12 were Louis Dumont-Powder, Walter Hayduk, Monika Hemperger, Bryson Hymanyk, Bailee Kowalchuk, Rebecca Kropp, Belle Ray, Seth Sideroff, Gabrielle Woodruff, and Kendra Yuha. Ansh Dimri received First Class Honours and Highest Average.

The Junior High Aggregate Award/Tofield Historical Society Award was presented to Evan Woode and Aanya Dimri.

The School Spirit Award was presented to Aanya Dimri, and the J.C. Lampitt Award to Evan Woode.

The Perseverance Award was awarded to Mike Picardal.

The North Star Outreach School Achievement Award was presented to Layne Siemens.

The High School Aggregate Award/Alberta Teachers’ Association Scholarship was awarded to Ansh Above: Louis Dumont-Powder received Grade 12 Dimri. The Award of Excellence was presented to Honours, as presented by Principal Zenovia Lazaruik and BRSD Trustee Lyle Albrecht.

Louis Dumont-Powder.

Nicholas Macmillan received the Home-Time Realty Below: Rick Bobier presents Blake Petrie with Award, Sofie Lindskog received the Tofield Municipal Grade 10 Honours.

Library Board Award, and Walter Hayduk received the Melitta Wall Memorial Music Award. Hayduk also received the Trades and Technology/Skills Canada Award and the Dave Watt Award of Merit.

The Beaver County Scholarship was awarded to Ansh Dimri, who also received the Beaverhill Veterinary Services Scholarship, and the Strix Ecological Consulting Scholarship.

Avery Stevenson received the Busy B Conservation Scholarship, Belle Ray and Walter Hayduk received the Wild Oats and Notes Scholarship, Gabrielle Woodruff received the Jessie Pearson Service award, Hudson Perry received the Tofield Lions Club Scholarship, Monika Hemperger received the Darryl Albrecht Memorial Scholarship, and Belle Ray and Ansh Dimri received the Town of Tofield Scholarship.

The Governor General’s Academic Medal was ing the ceremony, with Adri Freeman receiving first awarded to Ansh Dimri. place essay, Sierra Bremner receiving first place in the The Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day black and white poster, and Belle Ray receiving secContest Recognition awards were also presented dur- ond place in the colour poster. More photos pg 10

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C.W. Sears students keep busy with many activities Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Students at C.W. Sears Elementary School in Tofield are keeping busy with many activities alongside their everyday studies, including exploring the Strathcona Wilderness Centre, playing hockey hooky, and participating in

Flashlight Friday.

“Our three Grade 1 classes went on a field trip to the Strathcona Wilderness Centre on Friday, October 18, and this generally takes place annually,” Principal Adam Madsen said.

“The students learned about the daily lives, family traditions, and community life of

Students at C.W. Sears have been reading books in the dark on Flashlight Fridays, an engaging way to encourage reading.

Canada’s First Families.

Three different areas of Canada were covered to give the students a look at a variety of customs and lifestyles. The students also made an Indigenous craft and played Indigenous games that help them understand the importance of family life,” he said.

Flashlight Friday is an activity that occurs weekly, where students use flashlights to read books in the dark.

“Flashlight Friday is where a few of our classes are reading in the dark with flashlights on Fridays, an ongoing activity, making it a fun and different way to engage in reading,” Madsen said.

As well, the Grade 4 classes from C.W. Sears skipped an afternoon of study in order to watch hockey instead.

“Hockey Hooky is an event put on by the

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C.W. Sears' Grade 1 classes explored at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre on Friday, October 18, and learned about the first families in Canada.

Camrose Kodiaks. The Kodiaks play an afternoon game and schools are invited to attend.

This year our Grade 4 classes were able to attend the event and had a great time cheering on the Kodiaks,” Madsen said.

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A festive Sunday in Tofield with Trunk or Treat and cash bingo Kelsey Witham Staff Reporter Hundreds of people lined main street to take part in Tofield’s third annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 27. Trunk or Treat is scheduled annually for the Sunday closest to Halloween and is put on by the Tofield and District Chamber of Commerce, an organization that hosts various events throughout the year that allow businesses to get directly involved in the community.

Twenty local businesses and organiza-

tions decorated their trunks and handed out candy to the families. In addition to collecting candy, children also enjoyed seeing the 4-H display which included a heifer calf and a Polish chicken. Bullying Enns, a non-profit organization that supports children who have been bullied, was handing out full sized pumpkins, encouraging people to post a picture of their carved creations to their social media page. Children were also excited to get balloon animals made from an artist who attended the event.

Following the Trunk or Treat was the

family cash bingo, organized by The Tofield Agricultural Society. Over 180 people participated in the bingo. There was a costume draw for the kids who were wearing their Halloween costumes.

A ‘guess the candy’ game, the winners who guessed the closest to how many candies were in the jar were rewarded the jar of candy. A concession and 50/50 tickets were also available for purchase, to help raise money for the fundraiser.

The event handed out many door prizes, including gift cards from Tim Hortons, Uncle Rogers, Data Base, and Cineplex.

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Holden preschoolers tour fire truck Kari Janzen Staff Reporter Children who attend Holden Little Hands Preschool, which operates out of Holden Rural Academy, had the opportunity to tour a Holden Fire Department fire truck on Wednesday, October 23, try on some gear and spray some water.

“We’re happy that we're able to work with the preschool and come

down to talk about fire safety with the kids,” Assistant Fire Chief Justin Ewasiuk said.

“We showed them some of the equipment we use, they sprayed some water, and we showed them the truck.

“We also put together gift bags with colouring books, and told them about escape plans and what they need to do if there is a fire,” he said.

Preschool director Tammy Hill posted on

social media, thanking the department for teaching the kids.

“We had a visit from our very own local heroes at the Holden Fire Department, thank you to Justin and Dave (Marko) for making it such a great experience.

“We learned that you need to check your smoke alarms and make sure they are working, have an escape plan and meet up place that everyone knows about, make

sure your little ones know about what to do in case of a fire, and thank a fireman for their service and commitment.

“We were told today they lug around at least 60 pounds of equipment when putting out fires, and risking their lives.

“I know I couldn't do it so thank you to all of you especially the ones who are volunteers in our rural communities,” Hill said.

TAMMY HILL PHOTO

Holden Preschool fire truck: Children who attend Holden Little Hands Preschool, which operates out of Holden Rural Academy, had the opportunity to tour a Holden Fire Department fire truck, try on some gear, and spray some water.

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RCMP provides numerous tips for trick or treaters and homeowners for Halloween night Vanessa Poitras Staff Reporter

With Halloween just around the corner, local RCMP detachments shared some safety tips for community members to stay safe while trick or treating.

These tips can be used to ensure a safe and fun evening for all who celebrate on Halloween.

For those out and about going door to door, the RCMP suggest staying visible and use sidewalks and crosswalks.

“Always walk on sidewalks and stay on one

side of the street. Safely cross the street to the houses on the other side.

Do not crisscross backand-forth. Wear bright coloured costumes and use reflective tape or glow sticks to be more visible to drivers. Use a flashlight and stay in well-lit areas,” the release says.

The RCMP recommend that children trick or treating should wear make-up instead of a mask, as masks may reduce their ability to see and hear.

"Masks can impair your vision and hearing.

If you wear a mask, re-

move while walking from house to house and crossing streets,” the release says.

It is also suggested that parents go check their child’s candy to ensure nothing has been tampered with, and that children who are unsupervised should trick or treat in groups.

“Be accompanied by a trusted adult or travel in groups if you are unsupervised. Stay on the doorsteps or sidewalks.

Never go inside the home or car of someone you don’t know,” the release says.

The RCMP also shared

tips for homeowners on Halloween night, including keeping pets indoors, as they may be scared by children in costumes.

“Keep porch lights or external security lights on, keep doors clear, accessible, and avoid decorations that are flammable or pose a tripping hazard,” the release says.

The RCMP also recommends that children only go to houses that look like they are prepared to

greet trick or treaters, and avoid houses that have no lights on.

“Only visit homes that are well-lit and welcoming to trick-or-treaters, and avoid houses that are dark and have no decorations. When visiting homes, respect properties by using proper accessways. Cutting across yards can not only ruin spooky decorations, but cause damage to landscaping, fencing and lighting,” the release

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OPINION

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JOHN’S RANT

Smith deserves a strong mandate as UCP leader This weekend Premier Danielle Smith will face a leadership vote during the UCP annual meeting in Red deer.

To date more than 5,000 members have signed up to attend this threeday gabfest.

But I really hope they give Smith a strong mandate to continue on in her role.

Since becoming premier, Smith has set Alberta on a strong course to prosperity by standing up to Ottawa and the Trudeau government intrusions into areas where they have no business going.

For that reason she had her government enact the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, which gives this province veto power over intrusions

by Ottawa into provincial affairs.

Ottawa has tried to bypass some of these rights by going directly to the municipalities as seen in Calgary where the misguided Gondek faction hastily agreed to receive housing funds from Ottawa in exchange for conducting an ill thought out landuse-bylaw which allows row housing in single family residential zoned

areas.

The zoning change was a key to receiving the funding.

The fallout from this is still ongoing as citizen groups are suing the city. More than 700 people spoke during public hearings on the program and most opposed it but Gondek and her minions didn’t listen.

As for Smith, a September poll by Angus Reid showed Smith tied as the second most popular Premier in the Country.

In February 2024, Smith announced changes towards Alberta's transgender and LGBTQ+-related policies, including the banning of gender assignment surgeries for those 17 and under (including the banning of puberty blockers for those 15 and under), the requirement of parental consent for students aged 15 and under to be referred to by a different name or different gender pronouns at school, and the requirement of parents to give their consent before having their children taught any subjects of human sexuality in school, with any third-party resource being used to teach such lessons having to first be

approved by the Education Ministry.

Smith also announced a ban towards transgender women competing in women’s sports within the province, stating that her government would work together with sports organizers to create teams exclusive to athletes born women while making sure transgender athletes are able to “meaningfully participate in the sport of their choice.

Smith took on the Feds on Bill C-69, Ottawa’s environmental review regime and won.

The federal Impact Assessment Act was enacted in 2019, but a Supreme Court of Canada ruling last year found much of it unconstitutional.

That’s protecting the rights and jobs of Albertans Now she is threatening to take Ottawa to court over its change to C-69 because, once again, she said the changes don’t pass muster.

“The federal government continues to play politics and cater to activists,” she said recently in a news release, accusing the Liberals of fail-

ing to meaningfully consult with Alberta.

Smith had Alberta file documents with the Federal court as an intervenor and won when the court overruled the Feds on their plastics ban.

Once again a Federal Court judge ruled that Ottawa went too far in characterizing plastic items as toxic in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Justice Angela Furlanetto wrote that the government “acted outside of their authority,” adding “there is no reasonable apprehension” that all listed plastic manufactured items are harmful These wins show

Smith is willing to walk the walk and fight the fight to make sure Alberta doesn’t get trampled by a Federal government that shows an intense disdain for Alberta.

Past Progressive Conservative and UCP members have a history of eating their leaders with these internal reviews, although it is a good component of grass roots participation.

UCP voters ... give this Premier a strong mandate to continue her strong work for our province.

As a new Legislative session began this week, Smith should be operating with a strong man-

date as she makes important changes to the Alberta Bill of Rights, the gender identity rules among others.

While the NDP argues against these positive measures and somewhere, although no one knows from where, Naheed Nenshi will be screaming out from.

He really should attempt to get a seat in the Legislature before he cries foul too often.

Alberta should be secure in the knowledge they have a strong leader in Smith with a strong mandate to lead this province for the next couple of years.

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The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - Page 7

RCMP Report Tofield RCMP responded to 113 calls - 20 complaints about traffic offences Tofield RCMP received 113 calls for service during this time frame– twenty complaints were related to traffic offences. Four collisions in total, three of them were related to animals. Three violation tickets were issued.

Thirty-three calls were linked to false alarms, by-law complaints, lost items, wellbeing checks, suspicious persons complaints and Mental Health calls.

On Oct 7th at 05:30 am someone broke into a residence located on Hwy 854 near Rge Rd 504 and stolen firearms.

Surveillance of the suspect has been provided to the police. Police Fingerprint section did attend the scene. The file

is still under investigation.

On Oct 10th while parked at the Beaverhill Bird Observatory a vehicle was broken into and the door handle and window were damaged.

A few items were taken.

Police remind all driver’s to ensure no items of value are left visible in the car while parked.

Oct 10th in Holden on 50th Avenue and 49th Street a GMC Sierra truck sustained damage to the door handle and ignition while parked.

The truck was not stolen and surveillance photos were provided to the police.

Oct 10th at the Ministik Bird Sanctuary three vehicles were damaged

and broken into. Small items were stolen.

Again, police remind all driver’s to ensure no items of value are left visible in the car while parked.

On Oct 12th a stolen truck and trailer were recovered on Rge Rd

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Tofield street light installation ongoing project

Attention Readers & Advertisers Ourr staff is aware of and closely monitoring the potential Canada Post work stoppage that could affect Canadians as of Nov. 3 at 12:01 a.m.

Canadians could be facing a full or partial shutdown of postal services unless the crown corporation and its main union, CUPW W,, come to terms on a new contract.

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The project of installing 98 street lights in the town of Tofield began on Oct. 15, and is expected to be completed by the end of November, pictured here on Wednesday, Oct. 16. "Fortis Alberta anticipates completing the project by the end of November. The street light count remains at 98, though it may vary slightly due to any last-minute adjustments. We are actively collaborating with town residents and our contractors to ensure a successful completion," a provided statement from Fortis said.

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Oct 18th a male was looking at investing into a GIC with CIBC Wealth Management.

He applied on line and completed the application. He was advised they only do wire transfers and he had to email them. The account to transfer the money was in Quebec and the emails were being routed through various emails. The

male got suspicious and halted all transactions. THIS WAS A SCAM. The bank has been notified. If you are unsure, please verify with your bank in person or call the bank number provided on the back of your card.

On Oct 21st just after midnight a theft occurred in Tofield on 51st Avenue and 51st Street. The vehicle used was a white pick up truck and trailer.

Please call crime stoppers if you have any information about this occurrence.

During this time period, a few licence plates have been reported lost or stolen.

Please ensure your licence plates are secure and you are checking to make sure they are on your vehicles before you leave if you have been parked for any length of time.

To report emergencies or serious crimes in progress call 911.

To report incidents that require Tofield RCMP to investigate or assist call the 24 hour complaint line 780-6623352.

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Tofield woman supports the community by knitting Cassandra Lundbek Staff Reporter

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, local resident Natalie Daigle

found herself searching for a productive activity to engage in.

She found it learning how to knit, an endeavour that not only

provided a creative outlet but also sparked a charitable initiative that has since flourished.

What began as a hobby has evolved into a

four-year fundraising partnership with the Bank of Montreal (BMO).

Daigle’s handcrafted knitted items are available for purchase at

various BMO branches in Tofield, Vegreville, Fort Saskatchewan, and on Wye Road in Sherwood Park.

Each item sold con-

PHOTO CASSANDRA LUNDBEK

Handcrafted items by Natalie Daigle are displayed for sale at the Tofield Bank of Montreal to support Kids Help Phone and the Tofield/Ryley and Area food bank.

tributes to causes that support the community.

All proceeds from her products go directly to the Kids Help Phone, an organization that has been supported by BMO for over 30 years, as well as the Tofield/Ryley and Area food bank, reflecting her commitment to having a local impact.

What initially started as a simple collection of knitted toques has expanded to include a variety of seasonally themed items.

The fundraiser typically runs from September through April, aligning with the colder months when knitted goods are most sought after. Currently there are handmade toques available for $25 and festive pumpkins priced at $15.

Interested customers can support Daigle’s initiative at the local BMO.

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KARI JANZEN PHOTOS

Above: Students gather for a group photo following Tofield Schoolʼs annual grade 9-12 awards ceremony held on Thursday, October 24, this year honouring 70 students.

Above left, Brent Hanasyk was named Male MVP in Senior Cross-Country, and received his certificate from Marcel Flasha. Centre, Alex Stewart received Grade 9 Honours, as presented by Melissa Korpan. Right, Hudson Perry received the Lions Club award, presented by Darryl Romaniuk.

Below left, the Town of Tofield Scholarship was presented to Belle Ray and Ansh Dimri by Mayor Deb Dueck. Below right, Daria Waddington received Grade 9 Honours as presented by Melissa Korpan.

Above left, Catie Behiels received Grade 9 Honours as presented by Melissa Korpan. Centre, Adri Freeman received first place essay in the The Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Contest, presented by Tofield Legion President Jim Warren and First Vice President Paul Shaw. Right, The Melita Wall Memorial Music Award was presented by Mrs. Kropielnicki to Walter Hayduk.

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Victim Services ends after 31 years helping others Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Victim Services has officially ended after years of service to victims of crime and other tragedies.

However, Division 2 Councillor Lionel Williams reported to county council Oct. 16 that BCVS wants to continue in a different, perhaps advisory capacity, if possible.

Williams said he attended the last local Victim Services meeting and said there was a feeling of loss at what was described as basically “a wrap-up meeting.”

“They discussed at length how they could fit into the regional model,” he said, adding: “It’s hard for them to fit in because they no longer have standing with the police and courts.”

Another meeting of the local VS has been set for January which will also be “more of a wrapup and completion mode.”

BCVS could be considered one of the most successful victim service organizations in the province as it was highly supported by its board, program managers, volunteer advocates and the community over 31 years of service.

When announcing the change to a regional

program, the provincial government explained that there were many more such organizations which were not as successful, and the new regional zone model was an attempt to fix that problem.

Beaver County Victim Services has not been operational since the beginning of this month.

Taking its place is the Eastern Alberta Regional Victim Service Society.

BCVS stated that the transfer of service to the regional organization was done despite the objections of the local organization.

County approves 1.5 per cent library tax levy increase Patricia Harcourt The Northern Lights Library System is asking local municipal authorities to accept a levy increase for next year.

However, municipalities like Beaver County pay a higher levy because there is no library within its jurisdiction.

The county’s General Manager of Corporate Services Ryan Arndt, explained to Beaver County Council at the Oct. 16 regular meeting why this is the case.

“Beaver County and each of the towns and villages in the region are members of the Northern Lights Library System (NLLS),” he explained.

“Beaver County is considered a municipality without a library board as it does not have any

library boards under its jurisdiction.”

One could point to the libraries in Bruce and Kinsella but even they do not fall into the criteria of being county-run.

“The hamlet libraries are considered satellite libraries of the nearest municipal library,” Arndt explained.

“A higher rate (of levy) is charged to municipalities without a library board,” he later added.

Levies are used by NLLS to subsidize costs for assisting and supporting local library boards.

“NLLS provides a large service,” agreed Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1), who sits on his local library board in Tofield.

NLLS requested a municipal tax levy for 2025 of 1.5 per cent, which is a new rate of $10.94 per person. The county’s cost share would be $64,600.70,

an increase of $944.80.

The county’s share of the increase has been included in the 2025 budget, said Arndt.

In making his motion to accept the increase, Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) said the 1.5 per cent increase was notable as “most organizations ask for 2 per cent.”

Bruce explained that the reason for the lower increase in the levy was that reserves had been saved up in anticipation of planned renovations.

However, NLLS has decided not to go ahead with these renos and so the extra funds have positively impacted the levy rates.

“These funds will subsidize (the rates) for a couple of years,” he said.

Council agreed and passed the motion to approve a 1.5 per cent increase in the levy.

county under the Municipal Government Act, she advised.

“A policy for the use of electronic signatures is a best practice and recommended by legal counsel to ensure that appropriate authorizations, guidelines and safeguards are in place,” explained Jones.

The Electronic Signatures Policy authorizes their use on both internal documents exchanged amongst staff, including invoice approvals, payroll an benefits forms. Also included are external documents exchanged between county staff and residents or ratepayers in situations such as correspondence or application forms for example.

She noted that “most county documents are included in the policy.”

However other items such as land transactions,

documents needing a seal and documents that need to be commissioned are not included in the Electronic Transactions Act. The policy may in future include negotiable instruments and cheques including electronic fund transfers (EFTs). However, that would happen “if proper security measures are implemented,’ she said. Cheque and EFTs are planned to be implemented in 2025, Jones added. She also noted that use of electronic signatures will still be optional.

“The county may choose not to allow electronic signatures on sensitive documents and likewise, a person can choose to sign with a pen,” she clarified.

“The county cannot refuse to provide a service because an individual prefers to use an original signature.”

Beaver County council establishes policy for electronic signatures Patricia Harcourt

County Council has approved a new original policy for the providing of electronic signatures on documents.

The old fashioned and time honoured practice of using a hand signature will still be allowed and services done in this manner can’t be denied.

“It is common practice for the public and county staff to use and accept electronic signatures on most documents to streamline the processes, approve customer service, and reduce paper waste,” Margaret Jones, manager of legislative services, told council.

This use of “reproduced signatures on certain documents” must be officially authorized by the

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Members of the Holden Senior Club would like to thank Claystone Waste for the grant of $813.75 that was used to refurbish the flooring in our building . Not only does it look great but regular maintenance will extend the life of the flooring.

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Book Club Location: Ross Creek Community Hall, 531041 Rge Rd 191 Rural book club that meets the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings run from 7PM - 8PM, all ages welcome!

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Hrabec throws hat in ring for RMA Presidency Patricia Harcourt Editor After serving many years in the local Beaver County political arena, Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec has thrown his hat into the ring to run for the RMA presidency.

The RMA convention in Edmonton next week will see five candidates vying for the position.

Hrabec hopes to win the election that will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Not that he hasn’t been busy on the local level serving as Deputy Reeve and councillor for the county’s Division 3.

Hrabec is currently also chairing the boards of Beaver Foundation, which manages the government’s seniors’ facilities, Beaver Emergency Services Commission and Beaver County Agricultural Services.

“My main reason for running is my interest in supporting rural municipalities,” he said., citing seniors care, oil and gas, and health care as major issues currently.

“I feel now is the time to get legislative work done in the provincial government’s first term of office and work using advocacy to move programs ahead.”

His campaign theme is “Building Bridges and Mending Fences,” in line with his desire to use effective communication with government to get things done rather than confrontation.

“The RMA has become very vocal,” he said, concerning issues such as Bill 20 and MSI funding.

“There’s a time to be vocal and a time to work with the province,” he said, “by sitting down with the premier and the departments. No matter what we want we won’t get exactly what we want.”

He added: “I want to take a more strategic comparative approach that is solution based.”

And he wants to concentrate on creating growth within a municipality to offset any lack of funding coming from the province or the oil and gas industry due to the orphan well situation.

“We know that oil and gas companies haven’t paid for these wells and will never pay,” he said.

“This is why agriculture is so important to rural municipalities,” he said, as a sustainable and longterm possibility for additional resource development.

“We need to find other ways for municipalities to find a balance between oil and gas and (building on) renewables,” he said, citing the Town of Viking as being pro-active with its solar energy project Valhalla.

But the province’s climate, he believes, does not make renewable energy types realistic as the main source of energy, stating that “natural gas is still the cheapest form of energy to heat your house…

Gas and oil is cheaper but it doesn’t mean we should stop renewables.”

Hrabec is also a big proponent of economic development. Believing in the need to develop tertiary industries, he used canola as an example.

“It shouldn’t be shipped out. We should keep it here and process it here.”

For this reason, he is passionate about the work done by the ASB in the county.

“We need to change this way of thinking but it won’t be done overnight,” he said, of the agricul-

tural industry’s current emphasis on shipping out primary resources.

There are 69 counties and municipal districts in the province, and the winning candidate will need 51% of the votes at the convention to become RMA president.

Hrabec said he can still remain on Beaver County Council if successful in his bid, and received the support of his local council in July after announcing he will run.

“I think it’s good for a Beaver County councillor to run, and get access to provincial ministries as well as federally such as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.”

“I absolutely think we can find common ground.”

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Holden community gets together for a turkey supper Kelsey Witham Staff Reporter

The Holden Community Hall Association and The Gallery partnered together to host their second community fall turkey supper on Sunday, Oct. 27. The event had over 140 advance ticket sales.

“It was great, we had such a good turnout,” organizer Annette Hrabec stated.

“The Holden Hutterite Colony donated the turkeys, pies, cookies, other food dishes and the decorations were also donated by members of the community,” she said.

“I really want to take the time to thank the community, the fire hall, Seniors Centre, Legion, and the Holden Lodge. They all pitched in to help us cook the turkeys,” Hrabec said.

The proceeds from Sunday’s dinner will go towards Holden’s community hall and The Gallery’s building maintenance costs.

OBITUARIES KARI JANZEN PHOTOS The Holden Community Hall Association and The Gallery partnered together to host their second community fall turkey supper on Sunday, Oct. 27. The event had over 140 advance ticket sales.

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

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

Pr. Peter Beckman www.bardolutheranchurch.ca 780-662-2762 • 5907 - 49 Street 5609 48th St. - 780-662-3411 TOFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Worship Service 10:30am

Tofield United Church

www.tofieldchurch.com

4832 - 53 Ave, Tofield

4619 - 57 Ave

(780) 662-3 3166

Lead Pastor:

Jon Stewart Children/Youth Pastor:

Nathan Nichols

Sunday Worship Service @ 10 am in person or via zoom/phone

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

Pastor Mark Loewen 780-662-2365 Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am

St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Parish Pastor: Fr. Jim Corrigan Sunday Mass @ 11 A.M. 5523 - 50 st. Tofield, Ab.

Coffee and snacks after Mass, everyone welcome!

Contact Wendy @ 780-232-5300

SPARREBOOM, Hans Feb. 13, 1947 – Oct. 21, 2024 Hans Sparreboom, 77, of Nakusp, BC, died on October 21, 2024 at the Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp.

He was born on February 13, 1947 to Johannes and Barbara Sparreboom in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Hans immigrated to Canada in 1968 and attended the University of Lethbridge from 1969 to 1973.

He married Alida Huising in 1972 and they had three children, Trevor, Ryan, and Renee.

After their divorce, Hans remarried to Paulette Cormier in 1989.

In 1973 Hans began his career as an elementary school teacher, first in Fort McMurray and later in Tofield, AB, guiding the lives of many young children along the way. He retired in 2008 and moved to Nakusp, BC. Hans is survived by his wife, Paulette, two sons, a daughter, six grandchildren and his older sister Wil. Hans is predeceased by his parents, and brother Jacob.

Hans was a devoted community and church member. He enjoyed volunteering and supporting people with special needs and was passionate about caring for the environment. He always had a gardening or aquaponics project on the go and had an interest in collecting and restoring antique radios.

A private burial ceremony will be held for Hans on November 9, 2024 in Nakusp, BC.

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Tofield students play hockey hooky Kate Priestly

Student Reporter

On Wednesday, October 16, Grade 6 students attended a hockey game in Camrose (for Hockey Hooky).

“The Camrose Kodiaks offer this opportunity every year in Battle River to attend a Kodiaks game for free during the day,” stated Mrs. A. Netik, a 6th grade teacher.

She continued, “we

just had to pay for bussing to get there.

“You also had to sign up for tickets on a first come first serve basis.

We watched them (the Kodiaks) play the Lloydminster Bobcats.”

The Grade 4 classes from C.W. Sears recently skipped an afternoon of study in order to watch hockey instead, cheering on the Camrose Kodiaks.

Halloween SLASHER

SUBSCRIPTION SALE

2 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION $61 3 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION $91 PRICES PLUS GST

STOP IN OR MAIL A CHEQUE TO: BOX 150, TOFIELD, AB T0B 4J0

Sale ends October 31

Tofield School Athletic & Academic Awards for 2024 Tofield School congratulates all our athletic, academic, and citizenship award recipients!

Ceremony & Awards Sponsors Tilly’s Restaurant - Gymnasium Decoration Tofield Autobody - Athletic MVP Medals and engraving Tofield Centex - Academic Medals, engraving & Certificate Sponsors Tofield Subway - Athlete of the Year Trophies

Scholarship Sponsors Battle River Local #32 ATA • Beaver County Beaverhill Veterinary Services • Busy B Bargains • Dacro Industries Darryl Albrecht Memorial Fund • Dave Watt Family Government of Canada • FXD Auto & Parts • Home-Time Realty Melita Wall Memorial Fund • PHW • Strix Ecological Consulting Tofield Historical Society • Tofield Legion • Tofield Lions Club Tofield Municipal Library • Tofield NAPA • Tofield School Staff Tofield United Church • Town of Tofield • Uncle Roger’s Family Dining Wild Oats and Notes Scholarship Fund

We gratefully recognize the community organisations, businesses & individuals who support our school awards program and ceremony.

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REMEMBER WHEN

Celebrate Halloween The C.W. Sears School was full of costumes like these ones during the get together in the gymnasium for the annual Halloween parade.

This photo appeared in the Tofield Mercury on November 8, 2011.

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Journeyman Outdoor Power Equipment Technician N.E. Beaver County General repairs on lawn tractors, lawn mowers, snowblowers, chain saws, water pumps, quads, etc.

Contact: Shawn 780-932-0131

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Starky's Avian Taxidermy Located near Rosalind. Specializing in birds. Only 4-6 month current turnaround time! starkysaviantaxidermy.com Instagram: @starkysaviantaxidermy Contact Colin at: 780-938-9046 or at starkysaviantaxidermy@gmail.com I would like to thank the person/persons in a large Dodge 3500 black truck who did approximately $1200 in damage to the passenger side of my white 2000 Ford 150 on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at approximately 1:30pm, while parked at IGA in Tofield. You were seen but no picture or licence number could be gotten by the witness. Got away clean! Nice work!

Anita Domoslai, Tofield TM44P THE BOOK OF ACTS gives us glimpses of meetings convented on the Lord's Day "and upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them." (Acts 20:7) John Thackway; www.clda.ca.

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COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Halloween Howler Dance & Social (Costumes Optional) No Minors Allowed Saturday, November 2, at the Strome Hall Doors Open 7:30 p.m.

Music & $5.00 Drinks Draw for $25,000 will take place at 10 p.m.

Lunch to follow $20. Advance tickets available at: Purple Scissors (Daysland), ATB Agency (Strome), or by calling Kim Miller 780-781-3332 Tickets will be available at the door as well - $25.

Clothing Sale Daysland United Church Friday, November 1 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, November 2 9 a.m. to Noon Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Outreach Education Session - Scams at the Tofield Golden Club: 5004 54 Ave, Tofield, AB. Tuesday, November 5th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am Free lunch to follow, all ages welcome.

No registration required.

SUDOKU

TM44C

COMING EVENTS COIMING EVENTS

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Cross Country Sales & Service 11562 Twp Rd 442 Sedgewick, AB Come and Join us!

Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for our OPEN HOUSE

Budding Ideas & Paw Prints invite you to their Christmas Open House Saturday, November 2 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, November 3 12 to 4 p.m.

5008 - 50st Killam (Main Street)

– Bring your friends, neighbours, farmers/ranchers, & sledders, etc.

– EVERYONE WELCOME! CHECK OUT THE HALF PRICE SALE! – ALL Adult & Kids apparel (KLIM, Choko, FXR), helmets (509, FXR, CKX), over 100 pair of 509 Goggles, 509 lenses (over 80 in stock), – Gloves, Boots – 20% off all sled & side-by-side accessories with unit purchase 780-384-2215 crosscountrysales.com Killam & District Health Care Foundation Online Auction 2024 watch on Facebook for our upcoming Online Auction Thrusday, November 14 Tuesday, November 19 Raising Funds for: •Campus of Care Development of a space designed for Patients, Residents, Families, and Friends to come together and enjoy a small town atmosphere. Where events will be held and services provided.

Items can be registered with Shelly 780-385-5350 or Susan 780-385-1861 and dropped off the week of the Auction at Crafty Creations in Killam, Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or you may contact one of the Board Members listed below with your donastion. Sharon Moser 780-3855566, Terri Rombough, Sharleen Chevraux, Pat MacKinnon, Norma Jean Bieleny, Mabel Thompson, Heather Chevraux

ANSWERS

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

Call or text (780) 699-3449 for details 3 bedroom house, with fenced yard located in Tofield. Available December 1st. Rent is $1350.00 per month plus utilities, damage deposit is $1350.00.

No smoking, no pets. References required, 1 year lease. Phone 780-8871953 Large, non-smoking 2 Bedroom Apartment in Killam.

Call Chuck 780-263-7290 HARDISTY: 2 BR furnished house for rent available now. $1200 plus electricity. Call or text 780-717-6783

FOR SALE FOR SALE Christmas is Coming! Anybody in need of Christmas Lights, Brian has some for sale. They are mixed colours, some are flashing/blinkers. Will sell by length which would be $10 each. There are two strands that need bulb replacements. There is one that has a package with it. If interested, please call Brian at 780-678-0053.

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

BUILDINGS FOR BUILDINGS FORSALE SALE INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008 BUILT WITH CONCRETE POSTS. Barns, Shops, Riding Arenas, Machine Sheds and more, sales@integritybuilt.com 1-866-9747678 www.integritybuilt.com.

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WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN Heated, Mixed, Tough, Light, Bugs, Spring Thrashed....Barley, Wheat, Oats, Peas, Flax, Canola. "On Farm Pickup". Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877250-5252.

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

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

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The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - Page 17

Tofield Golden Club serves lunch FEATURED PROPERTIES TOWN OF LAMONT

• 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 KARI JANZEN PHOTO

The Tofield Golden Club held a lunch on Thursday, October 24, serving stew, biscuits, coleslaw, and sweets. Members of the community were able to sit and visit over the meal, or swing by and get takeout.

Kinsella Performing Arts Guild 2024-25 Fall & Winter Showcase Season Tickets $125 Reserved Seating g

Doug Arden

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

Performing a mixture of standup comedy, sleight of hand, magic tricks, and ventriloquism

STRATHCONA COUNTY

Saturday, November 16 Gala Dinner Doors 5:30 Show 8 p.m.

Tickets $55

Includes 30-minute opening Act from BRAD SEMOTIUK

An evening of comedy

• 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

Saturday, January 18, 2025 Doors 6:30 Show 8 p.m. Appetizers Tickets $55 $5

• 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

Standup Comedian

The River Jacks “As a local band, our repertoire is influenced by the people we play for”

Norman Hill

Saturday, February 15 Country Dinner Doors 5:30 Show 8 p.m.

Tickets $55

For Tickets Call: Cheryl McKie 780-385-5557 or email dmckie@telus.net

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

Steven Hill

Lauren Hill

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Village of Holden swears in Mayor and Deputy Mayor

At the Village of Holden's annual organizational meeting on Monday, October 21, Tyler Beckett was renamed the Mayor of Holden.

At the Village of Holden's annual organizational meeting on Monday, October 21, Councillor Shawn Cole was elected Deputy Mayor. Previously, then-councillor Milt McGregor held the position, until he retired in June.

Strathcona U13 warrior Austin Dehid has a 12 point game KERRY ANDERSON These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the web-

$3,905.60

sites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries).

After a 4-0 start to the season Strathcona U13 Warriors have been led

by locals Austin Dehid (9g 3a), Hunter Jackson (5g 7a), Jenna Lungal (4g 7a), Chase Ferron (5g), Anthony MacNeil (3g 1a), Max Jeffrey (1g 2a), Logan Barmentloo

Tofield Mercury; Kerry, Michelle, Brennan, & Garrett Anderson; Eric & Ally Anderson; Lisa, Derick, Kylie, Cody, Keifer, & Colton Kuflay; John Mather; Jana Semeniuk & family; Crystal & Hunter Inverarity; Kari Janzen & family; Kate Priestley & family; Mr. & Mrs. Anonymous; Anita Domoslai

COME ADD YOUR NAME!

(goalie).

Also playing with Strathcona Warriors U15 Tier 1 are Lane Dehid, Auston Williams

and Gabriel Thorson all from the Beaver County area.

Please contact the Tofield Mercury

adsmercury@gmail.com or kamcjm@gmail.com to have your hockey star included in our weekly report.

Budding Ideas & Paw Prints Invite you to their

Christmas OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, November 2, 10-5 Sunday, November 3, 12-4 5008 - 50 Street Killam, AB Find us on Facebook

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Grade 1 students are selected to participate in award-winning program Kelsey Witham Staff Reporter

The Grade 1 students attending C.W Sears Elementary School have been invited to participate in an award-winning program named ‘Roots of Empathy.’

Founded in 1996 by Mary Gordon, the program’s mission is to build caring, peaceful, and civil societies through the development of empathy in children and adults. The vision is to change the world child by child.

A Roots of Empathy instructor will be introducing the students to their new teacher. The teacher just happens to be a twomonth-old baby named ‘Madisyn.’ Madisyn is a baby from the Beaver County community, and the students will get to know her through nine monthly visits.

Over the course of the school year the students will study how the baby is feeling and how she will develop and meet milestones during her first year.

The goal of the program is for the Grade 1 students to show love and sympathy towards the baby, as well as observing and reading the emotional cues of the baby.

This is teaching them valuable skills to then be

able to talk about their own emotions and to help understand how their classmates are feeling.

The program has been running at C.W Sears Elementary for over 15 years, influencing many of the youth in our community. Roots of Empa-

thy has also impacted over a million children across Canada. There has been research stating that the innovative program reduces aggression, increases sharing, caring and inclusion, and promotes resilience, wellbeing and positive mental health.

“Children are the citizens, the parents, and the leaders of tomorrow and if we want them to grow up to be healthy, to be mentally well, to be empathetic, we need to start today because they will change the world,” Founder and President Mary Gordon said.

Tofield Hearing Clinic Tuesday, November 5, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tofield Medical Clinic

1-877-313-5582

Tofield

OFFICE HOURS

Dr. Peter Yoo DDS

MONDAY (NO DENTIST) TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

10 AM - 2 PM 9 AM - 6 PM 9 AM - 6 PM 9 AM - 4 PM CLOSED

Sheryll Steri Admin

5111-50 Street • Ph: 780-662-3553 Member • Family Dentistry • Oral Surgery • Implants of the: Services Provided:

• Extractions • Cosmetic Dentistry • Child Development Program “Your dental health matters. If you have an emergency or concern outside office hours please call me directly at (780) 893-9270.”

OBITUARIES Pozerniuk HARRY Harry Pozerniuk of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Holden, passed away on October 25, 2024 at the age of 94 years.

Mid December 1929 dad was born on the farm ½ mile from Moscow school, which he attended until grade 8. In 1947 his family moved approximately 20 miles south with horses and wagon to a larger farm. A few crops were put in with horses and threshed by a neighbour who had a threshing machine.

In 1954 dad married Stella Zowtuk and had two boys. Most family outings centred around visiting relatives, friends and neighbours.

In the 60’s and 70’s dad helped friends and in-laws with his time and equipment when asked, never asking for anything in return.

The 80’s and 90’s were spent farming with his son Wayne until health issues in 2003 forced him to move to Camrose and slow down. That didn’t last long as he was back helping on the farm in any way that he could.

In approximately 2014 more health issues and no more driving a vehicle, no problem, scooter days ahead. He was kept abreast of everything going on and was asked for his input on many decisions.

Harry was a valuable mentor to his grandson who is farming now on the same farm.

Sometimes the choice was Google or hands on experience from Grandpa. Moms health issues, covid and her death in 2022 and the death of his son Brian in 2023 were difficult.

Favorite TV shows were the Trump/Clinton saga and the show “gags” we don’t know which was more entertaining.

The present war in Ukraine was upsetting to dad – How history seems to repeat.

Dad lived on his own until July of this year then the next three months between the hospital and seniors home. He was sent back and forth many times.

Dad was fiercely independent right up to the two weeks before his passing. He is survived by his son Wayne (Donna); daughterin-law Kathy; sister Lilly Vitek; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; numerous family and friends. Harry was predeceased by his wife Stella; son Brian and his sister Mary Paskoski.

A private family graveside service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of one's choice.

Weber Funeral Home 780-672-3131 www.weberfuneralhome.ca

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Tofield and Area Health Foundation celebrates 20th Anniversary PHOTOS BY CASSANDRA LUNDBEK

(L-R) Board trustee Charlotte Thompson and Foundation Chair Beaver County community members dressed up and came out to support the Tofield and Area Health Foundation Brenda Chehade cutting of the at their 20th Anniversary Gala, on Saturday, October 26, held at the Tofield Legion.

20th Anniversary Cake.

Local businesses and community members donated items for a silent auction, which were bid on throughout the night, ending with the crowd, led by Kevin Smook quizzes Abby K about her local background and evolving music career, including her Smook, counting down as participants rushed to journey to the Ranchman's Rising Star Competition. write down their final bid.

Cassandra Lundbek Staff Reporter Beaver County community members dressed up and came out to support the Tofield and Area Health Foundation at their 20th Anniversary Gala, on Saturday, October 26, held at the Tofield branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The Foundation invited the community to celebrate past and present supporters who have helped them accomplish so much in their 20 years of operation. Yvonne Brown and Isabelle Meadley were recognized for their long-standing place on the board with flowers presented by Foundation Chair Brenda Chehade.

Residents heard from community leaders who stepped forward to acknowledge the impact that the Foundation has made in their areas.

“I know that board members and committee members work tirelessly on fundraising efforts to achieve their mission goals,” said Deb Dueck, Mayor of Tofield.

In an impromptu speech Ryley Mayor Stephanie Dennis spoke on how her community benefits from the health

services in Tofield and the important work of the Foundation.

Residents enjoyed a pasta dinner provided by Robbi Gooding and Linda Hewer of Tasty’s Trucking Good Eats and live entertainment from locally raised up-and-comer Abby K and her band, with Foundation Secretary Kevin Smook as the master of ceremonies.

Local businesses and community members donated items for a silent auction, which were bid on throughout the night, ending with the crowd, led by Smook, counting down as participants rushed to write down their final bid.

Recent accomplishments and long-term goals were also shared and celebrated.

“Some of the things we’ve been working on,” stated Chehade, “which are very large projects, we have worked on kind of a home environment for longterm care and the Freebury ward.”

Personalized doors for each patient room, that mimic the front door of a house, were created as well as camouflaging exits to look like furniture. This discourages patients from attempting to exit the area, keeping them safe in a discreet manner that relieves stress and

creates a less institutional aesthetic.

They also created tactile walls for the residents in the Freebury ward. She reported, “They (the staff at the Tofield hospital) noticed huge improvements in the mental health of the residents there.”

Smook brought attention to a calendar that had been placed on the tables open to a picture of Gary.

“Gary has the biggest smile on his face, and he’s so happy,” said Smook.

“The reason is because there’s a smart drive power assist attached to the wheelchair.”

He went on to talk about how Gary had mobility issues causing him to have trouble getting around long-term care where he resides.

“We, on behalf of the Foundation, purchased a smart drive power assist, and the smile was instantaneous, because now he has that mobility and a better quality of life.”

While Smook emphasized that this night was about celebration, he noted that donations are always welcome and pointed out the silent auction.

“The proceeds from tonight are going towards another smart drive power sys-

tem. There is a resident who is waiting, and there is a resident in need of it,” he continued.

A $2,500 grant from Claystone Waste donated towards the cost of hosting the celebration will allow for the approximately $4,000 raised to go towards the $7,600 smart drive power assist, to help another patient who, like Gary, needs more assistance with their wheelchair to experience greater mobility and increase their quality of life.

Foundation Chair Brenda Chehade shares the achievements of the Foundation with representatives from Claystone Waste Jackie Sargent and Matt Rawluk.