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Tofield Golden Club unveils new shuttle Kari Janzen Staff Reporter The Tofield Golden Club’s shuttle arrived in Tofield on Friday, September 13, having been ordered about six months ago and came from China. The shuttle, donated by ATS Traffic, arrived mostly assembled and about 15 Golden Club members met to put the finishing touches on the electric vehicle on Saturday, September 14. “I picked it up on Friday, and we put it together Saturday morning,” said Golden Club treasurer Jim Robichaud. “We had a blast; it was so much fun. We’ve been waiting for this for such a long time. It got here just prior to tariffs being considered for holding back electric vehicles from China,” he said. Robichaud said the electric vehicle can plug into a regular outlet, and that it serves as a free, fair-weather option for senior transportation within the town of Tofield. “It has a charger that plugs into just a regular outlet. We have 15 drivers signed up, that's how popular the notion is, and we'll run three shifts a day,” he said. The vehicle has seatbelts, can reach up to 30km/h, and seats eight people including the driver. Getting the shuttle is one step in completing phase one of the Tofield of Dreams, and is part of building an age-friendly community. “We want to be part of an agefriendly community. It's an initiative done by the federal government and various municipalities have adopted it including Olds, County of Strathcona, and now the City of Calgary is trying to adopt age-friendly communities. With this, it's very important that we reach certain criteria to qualify and one of the qualifying aspects of it is providing transportation for seniors. So, that inspired us to find a way to get to the seniors who are house bound, especially after Covid,” Robichaud said. Laine Hooper, owner of ATS Traffic, and his wife Deb visited Tofield on Friday, September 20 to see the constructed shuttle and take it for a joyride to see the town of Tofield. “My dad passed about two and a half years ago, and he gave a lot back to the community,” Laine Hooper said, “but he always flew under the radar, so getting recognition for things like this doesn't

come easy for us, but we appreciate the thanks.” Local businesses have registered and insured the shuttle. “KC Insurance has come up to bat, and they're looking after the insurance on it for us. We are so appreciative to them, because, in a small town that's quite a bit for any company to take on. We had Thor Insurance put the plates on it, register it, and Peter from Rusty Wheel did the out of province inspection on it,” Robichaud said. “I was approached by Jim and KC is honoured to sponsor insurance on the Tofield Golden Club's new unit,” Brenda Williams said. Robichaud said while there is senior transportation with the Tofield Bus, they were looking for something fun for the Golden Club. “We first thought of a bus, but the Town has one and it is very effective and very necessary for the town, especially for the handicapped, because we can't accommodate that with this particular unit. This shuttle is also seasonal, only when the climate will allow us to do it, because it's not enclosed and it's not heated. But we wanted something that would be fun, not something you have to book two days in advance. All you have to do is pick up your phone and we will drop what we're doing and come out, pick you up, take you to where you want to go, free for seniors,” Robichaud said. Other work that is being done in phase one of the Tofield of Dreams includes building upgrades in preparation of the expansion, and a new heating and cooling unit is soon to be installed. “We've got a brand-new furnace and air conditioning being installed in the next few weeks that will be able to accommodate the new building. We just had new electric services put in, because we've never had enough electricity here to be able to plug a couple of things at the same time, so now we've got our electrical upgraded. We are also insulating some walls in here, because they get very cold, and we're going to repaint the facility as well. We're doing upgrades, and that’s all part of phase one for the Tofield of Dreams,” said Robichaud. The Golden Club currently has over 140 members, up from 18 at this time last year.

PHOTO BY KARI JANZEN Laine Hooper, owner of ATS Traffic, and his wife Deb visited Tofield on Friday, September 20 to see the new shuttle and take it for a joyride to see the town of Tofield. “Membership went as low as eight and then we started to build it over the past year and a half,” Robichaud said. “We're really happy with where we are. From the very beginning, we stated it was going to be a three-to-five-year project. We're only in year one, so for us to come as far as we have in this short of period is phenomenal. One of the things that we got hung up on was charitable status, so now that we do have charitable designation it’s going to allow us to reach out to people that otherwise we couldn't,” Robichaud said. In a presentation to the Hooper’s, Robichaud talked about the club’s history, and said the facility is going to be for the whole community. “My wife Beatrice and I, we've been in Tofield now for 18 years and we came here to get away from the rat race, as are a lot of people. We are actually growing, developing, and what we're embarking on is something that is going to be really good for Tofield and the future of Tofield. “We came here to be part of a smaller community. We were attracted to the town, now we're attracted to the people, and we want to do something for the town,” he said. Robichaud said that seniors clubs have not been doing well because seniors now have different interests than before. “Seniors clubs since Covid have been collapsing because people don't come out and when they do come out, they

don't want to go into a club and play cards only. They don't want to come in and just do some of those mundane things that only seniors do. They want to play pickleball, do something exciting, get into shape, be active, and that's what the Tofield of Dreams is going to do,” he said. Robichaud said the original building was the fire station, and when the Golden Club took it over in 1974, they added on the kitchen area, but left the north wall wooden in expectation of future expansion. “This is our 50th anniversary. When they put this addition on, they left the north wall as a wooden wall for an addition at some point in time, and that's what we're doing. We're blowing this wall out and going 88 feet out and 80 feet across. We're putting in a games room and a full gymnasium. We're working with the schools and the gym teachers to design the gymnasium to be suitable for all sports. The whole idea here is that the seniors want to give back. We want to have a purpose,” he said. Robichaud said the project is expected to cost $1.5 million, and that the building will be used by everyone, not just seniors. “The facility that we're going to build is going to be such that the whole community will use it, and we'll use it in the off hours when others aren't,” Robichaud said.

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Claystone Waste’s large collection to begin next week BY KARI JANZEN Claystone Waste’s twice-yearly large item pickup is set to begin on Monday, September 30. Held every year in the spring and fall, large bins are placed in every municipality in Beaver County so that residents can save a trip to the landfill, except the town of Viking which still receives curbside pickup. The bins will be in communities for four days, Mondays to Thursdays, first in Bruce from September 30 to October 3, Holden from October 7 to 10, in Ryley from October 21 to 24, with the town of Tofield having the bins for seven days, from Friday, October 25 to Thursday October 31. Claystone has put out a disclaimer, saying these dates are subject to change based on equipment availability.

Items that are acceptable to put into the bins include furniture, appliances, mattresses, tires, propane tanks, trees, branches, grass clippings, and household waste. Fridges, freezers, water coolers, and air conditioners are also accepted, though the $25 Freon charge must be purchased at the town or village office, and the proof of payment sticker put on the item. Claystone says construction and renovation debris and concrete or cement should be taken to the landfill, and electronic waste is to be taken to a transfer station. New Claystone Communication and Public Relations Advisor Jackie Sargent attended the last regular Ryley Village Council meeting on Tuesday, September 17 to meet with council and

administration to provide updates and receive feedback from councillors. Deputy Mayor Brian Ducherer asked why Viking still gets curbside pickup when all other shareholder municipalities do not, saying if Ryley residents have to load up their large items and take them to a bin within the village, they may as well make the short trip to the landfill themselves. “Viking is still sitting with curbside and I don't understand why you would do that. When we got curbside taken away and went to the bins, everybody should have got the same. We’re no different than anybody else. When the decision was made, why wasn't it done as a blanket statement? To still see Viking have curbside pickup really is a thorn in my side,

because, for me, if I'm going to take a mattress, load it in a truck, take it down and dump it into a bin, I might as well take it right to the landfill. It serves no purpose,” Ducherer said. Mayor Lyndie Knockleby and councillor Stephanie Dennis agreed, saying it is a common complaint among Ryley residents. Chief Administrative Officer Glen HamiltonBrown said he had spoken with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Corey Popick and former CEO Pierre Breau about this issue, but said at the very least, Claystone would offer to pickup items from the curb for individuals who couldn’t physically get their item to the bin. “I've engaged with both Pierre, before, and Corey, and they've given

reasons, and we understand it, there's costs, and if we wanted to share the cost, we could talk about it. And, by the way, the get out of jail free card was always one 1-800 phone us and we’ll come get it, and so now that it's changed, that's going to be a big community dissatisfier,” HamiltonBrown said. Sargent said that one of the reasons they were not going to initially offer individual item pickups for residents was due to the recent challenges with equipment that Claystone is experiencing, and that also being the reason the scheduled pickup dates may be subject to change. “One of the challenges that we're having right now is with the equipment. You may have seen on social media in the last few weeks that we've had

a number of equipment breakdowns. Even though these are the dates that we published, they are subject to change depending on equipment availability. We had a couple of weeks there where all of our units were down and they're substantially behind. We can't necessarily commit the resources to do the individual pickups, because it would be too taxing,” Sargent said, though Claystone later announced they would be offering this service again. “Claystone will be providing the individual service for residents who need additional assistance,” Sargent said later. Residents can call Claystone or complete an online form to request assistance and will be informed on the day staff... Continued on Page 4

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Claystone Continued from Page 2 will be available to pickup their large item, though it may not be during the same period that their municipality has the bins. “Residents who are unable to move large items to the community bins can contact us to request assistance by using the online form found on our large item page on the website. Requests for assistance will be evaluated and prioritized for older persons and those who are otherwise physically unable to move the items on their own. The pick up of the large items will likely take place outside of the scheduled community bin pickup dates based on staff availability. We will contact you in advance and advise you of the date for pickup,” the update on social media said. Claystone employees

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over the last years it wasn't getting used at all, just sitting there empty. We decided to go with the three most popular places,” Sargent said at the Ryley council meeting. Bins in Holden will be located at the empty lot across from the Paragon Theatre, the Gazebo Park entrance, beside Beaver County’s 4-yard bins on 48 St., and on the west side of the Public Works shop. The bins in Bruce will be at the Community Hall and the lift station, and the bins in Ryley will be beside the Village Office, at truck stop area, and the trailer park close to the 4-yard bins. In Tofield, all five bins will be on the west side of the truck parking near the UFA.

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Holden Council still waiting to hear from Municipal Affairs on vacant seat CAO says decision to reduce seats from five to three would need to happen before 2025 BY KARI JANZEN At the last regular Village of Holden council meeting on Monday, September 16 during Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Rosemary Offrey’s report, she said that she has not yet received a response from Municipal Affairs regarding what to

do next with Council’s empty councillor seat. During the nomination period from June 18 to August 12, no nominations were received, even after the deadline was extended daily for five days. “Unfortunately, we still have no news from Mu-

Tofield Legion busy with old and new events BY VANESSA POITRAS To celebrate Legion Week the Tofield Legion hosted a simple supper and meat draw on September 21. Supper this week was themed Oktoberfest with bratwurst on a bun served with sauerkraut. This was the beginning of the fall season and these suppers and meat draws will be held simultaneously every third Saturday of the month. Jim Warren, Legion president, estimated participation for these events to be between 25 and 50. "We started the meat draws and simple suppers in the spring as a way to bring more people to the Legion. When we started, the simple suppers were Friday nights in conjunction with happy hour which runs from 4 to 6. “We are now trying it with the meat draw. We will see how well this is received and decide if it will continue with the suppers. We do know the

meat draws will,” said Warren Although fundraising is crucial for the Legion, Warren made it clear that the focus of these events is primarily to bring people together in hopes that there will be more interest in joining the Legion. "Any revenue generated goes to keeping the Tofield Legion going,” he said. The meat draws are all supplied by local businesses in an effort to support the community we live in, Warren added. Another program that just started up again at the Legion is the Tofield dart league. "Darts started on Tuesday the 17th. It cost $2 a night for those that want to just turn out occasionally or $20 for the season. This is for the community members to come out and enjoy a fun evening. You don’t have to be a Legion member to play but we have set a minimum age of 15,” he said.

nicipal Affairs on the nomination process. We didn't get anybody nominated, and so we just have to wait now for the Minister to tell us whether we continue looking or stop and leave it as it is with the four member council for this year, because there will be a general election next year,” Offrey said. Offrey said if council wants to switch to a three member council instead of the current five, a decision would have to be made before January. “If council is considering reducing the number of councillors from five to three, usually there's an odd number for council members, then you need to make that decision before the end of December,” she said. Mayor Tyler Beckett asked if they need to wait

on Municipal Affairs to make a decision like that, and Offrey said not for permission to reduce the councillor positions. “Not to decide on that you don't, but you would still continue as the four of you until October next year, depending on what the minister says, but if you want to change the number of councillors for the 2025 general election, then that decision needs to be made before the end of December,” she said. Councillor John Markel asked if someone can submit their name now, but Offrey said names must be submitted during an official nomination period. “No. The only way it will continue is if the Minister says to open the nominations again. We had the nominations open from June 18 until

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August 12 at noon, and then all that week until August 19 we opened the nominations daily for two hours, and we never got any nominations. The other thing is that they didn't necessarily need to come in here, they could have brought the documents to Christine Mackay. Christine was available after hours. She talked to a couple of indi-

viduals that picked up the nominations papers and gave them that information, but still there was nobody. “We'll wait and see what the Minister has to say. Chances are he will decide that we leave it at status quo until the next election., but you never know. Until we get that direction, we stay the way we are,” Offrey said.

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

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JOHN’S RANT The dilemma of societal disrespect By John Mather There seems to be a trend developing of animosity between elected officials, bureaucrats and the general public. The elected politicians are more inclined to hide away from the public and when it’s time to answer questions spew out the lines prepared by backroom communications hacks, rather than speak the truth. You see these backroom communications people want to put a positive spin on any message. Everyone knows the carbon tax is costing the Canadian taxpayer, yet the government spinmeisters want you to believe you will get more money back in carbon tax rebates than what you pay in carbon tax. Well, I’ve been alive for many, many years and I’ve learned one fundamental rule of life and finance. There is no such thing as a free ride. Nothing is free, no matter how much spin is put on it. Recently the Town of Westlock updated a council procedure that sets rules around who can attend meetings in person and who can tune in virtually. Town of Westlock Mayor Jon Kramer noted the changes to section five, which states that only members of council and administration and out-of-town delegations are permitted to attend council meetings virtually. “My hope would be that virtual (attendance) in the future would be open for everybody, just for the convenience of it, but I think our tech limitations now is what has led us to this, in that anonymous viewing or participation, is there’s no way around it,” said Kramer. “So my hope is that once tech limitations change, maybe we can see ourselves making another change in this as well, including online participation a little bit more.” But this does pose a challenge to mu-

nicipalities. The Alberta Government through the Municipal Government Act does say that citizens can participate in the development of their local governments and express their views to locally elected representatives. As part of the amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) included in the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2022, SA 2022, c 16, section 199 of the MGA was amended to allow council meetings and council committee meetings to be carried out by “electronic means.” But largely, I believe, because of social media public participation has taken on a nasty vibe which has municipalities in a quandary. Some have three strike legislation where if a person is deemed to harass bureaucrats or councillors three times they can be shut off from participation in meetings or in fact in contacting public offices. Just last week, most people saw the altercation between Jagmeet Singh and a member of the public outside the House of Commons. As Singh was leaving the building with one of his handlers, someone accused Singh of being a ”corrupt bastard” in a loud voice. Singh took exception and challenged a man nearby. Singh got in his face and challenged the man. The man said if he had something to say to Singh he would certainly repeat it to his face. The standoff lasted a few seconds but was, as is the case these days, recorded by another bystander and posted to social media. Trudeau has been scrummed by angry protestors and during the last election actually cancelled some appearances because he was worried for his safety and that of his entourage. In Alberta, I know of situations

where people have complained about the lack of access to their elected MLAs. Late last week, MPs on Parliament Hill complained they worried about their own personal safety and the safety of their staff as they left the building. Now I’m sure some of these MPs protest too much. Many are backbenchers noted for saying very few words during their parliamentary stay and would not be recognized by anyone. But they have a point. Protestors can turn nasty, both those on the left and those on the right. We need to note only the Truckers Convoy, or a couple of years earlier, protestors shutting down railways lines across the country. In both cases the police and government were powerless (or unwilling) to do anything. Except Justin Trudeau truly overreacted when he imposed the Emergency Act to put the brakes on the Truckers Convoy in Ottawa, a day after they decided to leave peacefully on their own. Think back to when Trudeau cut the carbon tax on home heating oil. In the Maritimes. One of his noble MPs stated if the rest of Canada, primarily Western Canadians voted for Liberals, maybe we could get some breaks too. Is that the proper attitude to project? And then whine when you get pushback on it. Is there a pattern here? Yes. People, protestors, MPs and all levels of complainers in between are being ignorant. When I grew up, there was discipline in school and respect throughout society. And I can say my generation of baby boomers may have led the breakdown of that structure with our laissez faire attitudes of free love and an easy going much less disciplined society. But it has spiralled out of control to the point where we are at now. My arguments will render me an a$$hole unless I actually agree with your point of view.

We see professional organizations forcing their members to adhere to strict codes of conduct which include wokeness and politically correct attitudes. Case in point Jordan Peterson. He is not allowed to express his own opinions and his professional association has forced him to take retraining to become more politically correct. Trudeau wants to bring in internet rules which will control what is said over the internet. For sure there is lots of disinformation out there. My rule of thumb taught in the first level of journalism is confirm the information through three separate sources. If they agree the information is probably true and you can run with it. If not, don't use it. But the third leg of this quandary between the public and elected officials is the bureaucrats. Years ago when bureaucracies were founded in France they served a purpose to put together proper methods to achieve the policies put forth by the government. But now these rules have changed where bureaucrats often control the message. And they don’t want anyone opposing them. I can’t claim to have an answer to this dilemma. I truly believe it starts with respect. Respect in asking for information and respect in giving truthful information. If a mistake is made, admit it. If there is respectful debate with less name calling, a thing called compromise can be reached. You can’t keep everyone totally happy all the time, but by working together in an honest, truthful and respectful manner, maybe we can get closer to that goal. And all these localized policies aimed at limiting public participation is not the route for local municipalities to go.

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Tofield students beat Terry Fox Run goal BY KATE PRIESTLEY On Wednesday, September 18th, Tofield School and CW Sears School students and staff attended the Terry Fox Run. Between the two schools, over 600 students attended the run. The monetary goal to be donated towards cancer research was $1,500,

but the students beat that goal and raised $1,626.55. “Terry Fox was an incredible individual who aimed to rally the Canadian community in support of cancer research for those diagnosed with the disease,’’ Principal Lazaruik stated. “He is an example for our school communities to be united in support-

ing those who are fighting cancer or lost their battle with cancer.” Lazaruik also wanted the students to understand its importance, “when we provide service to others, we are better for it. “Life is not meant to be done alone, we have each other.”

Kevin Gordon and Dawson Mcphee (grade 12) smiling and having fun while at the Terry Fox Run. Kate Priestley photo.

UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE DENNIS STEINWAND STRATHCONA COUNTY, ALBERTA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. A mix of the 600 students (from Tofield School and CW Sears) attending the Terry Fox Run. Kate Priestley photo.

Alberta Food Drive to take place this Saturday for local food bank BY KARI JANZEN The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tofield will be taking part in the Alberta Food Drive again this year, collecting donated items left on doorsteps on Saturday, September 28. “We have been doing the annual food drive in Tofield and Ryley since 2013, though we did miss 2015 and 2016,” said Sherwood Park Stake Communications Tom Alston. “The donation bags are being dropped off during the week of September 23-27, with pick up on the 28th,” Alston said. Last year over 1,800 pounds of items were donated to the food bank, and Alston said they always hope to see an increase in donations. “We always like to see increases year over year, but that is not always the case, so we do not have a particular goal for how

many pounds of food we’ll collect,” he said. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also participates in the food drive in other municipalities in Alberta, supporting other food banks. “This annual food drive is done in many communities in the province, and in our area we also do Vermilion, Lloydminster, Sherwood Park, and Fort Saskatchewan, but for the Tofield/Ryley Food Bank we do those two communities,” Alston said. The same volunteers who are leaving donation bags door to door this week will be collecting the bags on Saturday. Bags need to be on doorsteps before 10 a.m. “We don't have a specific list of items but nonperishables like canned meat, fruit, soup, pasta sauce, cold cereal, crackers, peanut butter, and

jam are needed. Juice, school snacks, toiletries, and infant items are great too,” Alston said. Alston said the main reason that the church chooses to participate in the food drive every year is to show support for the community. “We just want to support our communities and have found this to be a good way to give back and help our neighbours and friends,” he said. “If anyone wants to join us we would gladly share a ‘route’ for them to deliver bags and flyers and do the pick ups, by visiting JustServe.org. “We try to get to most houses in the community, but if for some reason we don't make it to a neighbourhood, especially acreages, people can still bring their donations directly to the Food Bank on the 28th,” he said.

LOCATION: 20321 Township Rd. 512, Strathcona County DIRECTIONS: Being from the Junction of Highway 14 & Hasting Lake Rd. (Rg. Rd. 204), turn North, & then immediately right onto Township Rd. 512, then go 3/4 mile east.

Watch For Signs. GST will be charged where applicable. Lunch Available. Tractors: 2014 JD 6230 FWA Left Hand Reverser, 16-sp trans, 3-ph dual hyd. PTO, low profile, 10.5/80-18 front tires, 16.9 24 Ind. rear tires c/w JD 673 Quick Attach FEL c/w 8-ft bucket, 3037 hrs., S/N L06230D650284;HLA 8-ft Clam Dump Bucket, S/N 11LA26887; Round Bale Fork; JD X739 4x4 Wheel Steer Hydro Riding Tractor c/w front PTO, 25-hp eng., & 60-inch Quick Attach mower; 513 hrs., S/N 1MOX739ATFM031403; JD Z445 Front Mount Zero Turn Mower c/w 54-inch deck, 435 hrs., needs hydro drive; Ford 9N Tractor c/w 3-ph, PTO, hyd; MH 44 Diesel Tractor, not running Truck & Trailers: 2002 Mack CH613 Tandem C&C, day cab, E7 Mack eng., 460-hp, 18-sp Fuller Trans, 11R22.5 rear tires, 315/80R22.5 steering 224-inch wheelbase, 320,363.4 km, S/N 1MZAA18Y42W142932; 2009 Ford F250 XLT Super Duty, 4x4, 5.4 eng., single cab, long box, auto trans, air, power W & DL, 111,500 km, S/N 1FTNF21579EA02810; 1974 Fontaine 40-ft 8 Compartment Tandem Axle Feed Trailer c/w hyd. augers, S/N 1988-T; Loadline 28-ft Tandem Axle End Dump c/w air switch tarp, S/N 2D9ED2925M1012372 Boat: 1996 Legend Sport Fish V170 17-ft c/w Mercury 75-hp outboard, trolling motor & fishfinder & 2000 EZ Loader Trailer; Boat S/N SMK39890E596; Motor S/N 0642257, Trailer S/N 1ZEADELAX1A10572 Chicken Equipment: Approx 2000-ft Chicken Water Line; Approx. 1300-ft Chicken Pan Feeders c/w 13 drive units; NG 225,000 BTU Chimney less heaters; Chicken Cooling Lines & Pumps; MS Schippers Disinfecting Foam Dispenser, Gas Powered Pulsfog Fogger; (6) 12T Hopper Bottom Bins; Exhaust Fans; 3 New 1/2-hp - 1/3 EL motors; Hotsy 980SS, 2000 PSI Diesel Pressure Washer, 156 hrs., like new; 2 hose Reels c/w 150-ft & 300ft Pressure Washer Hose Generator: 2004 Stamford 75 KVA Diesel Standby Generator c/w auto switch over control

panel, (Purchaser is responsible for disconnecting by electrician) Equipment & Miscellaneous: Farm King 48-inch 3-ph Rototiller; Sitrex 2-gal. 320 8-ft Hay Tether; 3ph 2-bottom Plow; Badger Manure Loader, parts; Beatty 800-gal. Liquid Manure Wagon, parts; JD 80 Yard Wagon; 5-ft Quad Blade; 6-ft Lawn Roller; 8-ft Front Mount Snowblade; Danville Estate Weed Roller; Electric Black Dirt Sifter; Cement Mixer; 42-inch Lawnsweep; 4-Wheel FEL Mount Trolley; NG Incinerator; 20-ft x 30-ft x 12-ft H Tarp Shed; 10-ft x 24-ft Loading Ramp c/w hyd. transport; JD T14 Square Baler; 9 1/2-ft Bin Rings; (5) Fuel Tanks c/w stand; 100-gal. Tidy Tanks; 250 gal Water Tank; JD 52-inch Quick Hitch Front Mount Broom, needs repair; (8) Bundles Asphalt Shingles; (2) Pallets Firewood; Approx 350 6-inch x 6-inch New Paving Bricks; Honda Gas Pressure Washer; Back Pack Sprayer; Backpack Blower; Upright Air Compresser; 50T Hyd. Press; 3T Floor Jack; JD 12 Drawer Tool Box; Hyd. Power Pack; NG Hot Water Tank; Pallet Jack; Assort Steel & Wooden Shelving; Assort Socket Sets; Open End Wrenches; Power Tools; Electric LKS 250-amp Welder; Delta Floor Press Drill; Work Benches; Large Assort. Pipe Fittings, Electrical, Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Nails, many more items Woodworking Equipment: General International 11/2-hp Dust Collector; DustFX Ceiling Air Cleaner; Ridgid Oscalating Belt Sander, like new Makita 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw; Mastercraft 36-inch Wood Lathe; Flat Master 18inch Sander; Delta 12-inch Compound Miter Saw; Delta 12-inch Planer; Craftex 14-inch Bandsaw, like new; Canwood 6-inch Jointer; House of Tools 16-inch Bandsaw; Ridgid Compound Saw Stand; Scroll Saw; Roller Stands; Assort. Clamps; Folding Saw Horses; Assort. Plywood & Lumber; Delta Sanders; Greg Pocket Hole Jig c/w cabinet; Wood Working Benches; Many more items Quad: Honda Foreman 450 c/w racks & winch

Visit our website for full listings and pictures: www.millersauctionservice.com Auctioneer Note: Mr. Steinwand has his property for sale therefore this Sale. Good merchandise on this Sale. Plan on attending. For more information call Dennis Steinwand at 780-242-2917 or Millers Auction Service at 780-789-2226 or 780-920-6738. License No. 200809 Box 71, Sunnybrook, AB

This list is subject to additions or deletions. TERMS: Cash or valid cheques, certified check, bank draft, bank letter of credit, ALVIN MILLER (780) 789-2226 electronic transfer, Mastercard or Visa. 3% or Cell (780) 920-6738 usage fee for Mastercard and Visa. No purTREVOR MILLER (780) 722-2705 chases to be removed until settlement has BARRY KASHA (780) 374-2472 Camrose, Daysland, been made. List is subject to additions Killam, Tofield, Holden, and/or deletions. Neither the owner, the Kingman, Rosalind, Viking auctioneer or staff of the auctioneer shall Clerk: Tera Lange “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, be held responsible for any loss or accident on or off the auction site. Friendly Service, Give Us A Call”

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Tofield School Participates in Cross Country Race Thursday, Sept. 12 in Hardisty 26 racers from Tofield School went to the Hardisty Invitational, run. Hardisty is the first of five races in the Battle River Race Series for Battle River School Division students. This year saw 33 schools send over 600

students to participate, runners braved the cool, rainy day. Adults were welcomed to join the senior high school runners on the 4.4 km course. The Hardisty Invitational starts the Battle River Race Series season off this year. There are five races total, and the next race was the S/Sgt Bruce

Grade 5 students (L-R) Tavery Stapleton, Nora Webb, and Alaine Cabugao at the finish line.

Holliday Memorial Run in Bashaw that was on Thursday, Sept. 19. That will be followed the next Thursday by the Vikings Run in Camrose, then comes the Burma Hills-Brownfield race on Oct. 3, and the Spartan Tough race in New Norway on Oct. 10. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

High School Boys (L-R) Corbin Lutz, Brent Hanasyk, and Colton Kuflay ran the 4.4 km course.

You’re invited to attend an Open House for the Atlas Carbon Storage Hub.

The Atlas Carbon Storage Hub from Shell and ATCO EnPower intends to store CO2 generated in the Alberta Industrial Heartland region. The ﬁrst phase of the storage hub will store CO2 captured by Shell’s Polaris carbon capture project. A future phase of the project could serve as an open access hub to store CO2 for the partners and other third-party industrial sources. The CO2 would be permanently stored deep below areas of east central Alberta. Please join us at our upcoming open house to hear more details about next steps for the project, ask us questions and provide us with feedback.

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Trever Gordon, finished 6th overall for Grade 9 boys.

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County merges policies on water management and illegal overland drainage Patricia Harcourt The county rescinded a separate policy on enforcement and drainage complaints and incorporate provisions of it in an amended Overland Drainage policy. “The county will respond to reports of illegal drainage from the public and county staff,” said Agriculture Fieldman Jonathan Culbert, at county council’s Sept. 18 meeting. “Illegal drainage damages sensitive aquatic ecosystems, exacerbates the effects of drought, and can damage the integrity of the county’s infrastructure,” Culbert explained. “Therefore, it is important that the county maintain a proactive approach on the enforcement of illegal drainage,” he concluded. Culbert also stated the county has jurisdiction regarding the operation and maintenance of drainage within county right-of-ways, county properties, and in cases where the county has a permit or

authorization from the Alberta Environmental and Protected Areas (EPA). The county’s own bylaws allow it to manage water in its hamlets and subdivisions - but does not cover agricultural land. For that, the county works with the EPA “to ensure compliance under the Water Act,” said Culbert. Culbert said he also learned in May from the EPA that “all reports of illegal drainage should be forwarded to EPA for further investigation.” He said the EPA is “shifting to an education basis first, rather than issuing orders.” His recommendation to merge the county’s enforcement of drainage compliance policy into the overland drainage policy was adopted by county council. The merger makes for easier viewing by putting the two drainage management programs in one policy. Another change included “the removal of county involvement in landowner-to-landowner drainage

disputes as these issues should be reported to EPA,” he said. After hearign the report, Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) said the county needs to do better communicating with landowners about the rules regarding water drainge. “Education is one of the things…We need to do better on that,” he said. “We need to talk to the public on what types of drainage is okay.” Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2) asked how many “problem areas” this would address, and Culbert said this would cover 15 of them. But, he said, “There’s plenty more out there.” And Hrabec expressed his concern that the only stipulation for contacting landowners was to send a letter to them. Culbert replied it was the only reliable way to contact them as not every landowner has supplied other contacts like phone numbers or emails. Following the discussion, the motions were passed by council to merge the two documents.

County gets response on regional economic development cuts Patricia Harcourt Beaver County received a response regarding changes to regional economic development funding after a letter from Reeve Kevin Smook was sent to Premier Danielle Smith expressing county council’s concern. REDA, or Regional Economic Development Alliance, funds are being cut back and county council wanted to know how this decision came to be made and how it would affect the county. The county has in the last year or two augmented its goals of achieving more economic development, and included in this is an expansion project at Equity Industrial Park. The letter to the premier was written in April but then forwarded by thr premier’s office to Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JET) Matt Jones. “As the minister…responsible for regional economic development, I appreciate the opportunity to respond and apologize for the delay,” Jones stated, in an email dated late June. “The Government of Alberta is committed to supporting grassroots economic development across the entire province and values the important work of the nine REDA organizations,” stated Jones, caliing them “some of the many regional economic development organizations whose actions support economic and job growth.” He pointed out that the changes being made were to ensure “equitable support…for all economic

development organizations and regions in the province,” adding, “that not all Alberta municipalities are part of an REDA organization.” For that purpose, Jones said a new “hub and spoke” approach giving organizations access to tools and resources is being implemented. He stated this approach “will support their continuing activities and maximize the availability of provincial resources and supports for all economic development organizations.” He called the Alberta Site Selector Tool resource as “a new best-in-class online investment service that consolidates information on available non-residential property listings along with infrastructure and socioeconomic data into a user friendly interface.” The new tool helps investors to make informed decisions on whether to expand or set up business in the province, Jones states. He noted that eight regional menber municipalities of the Battle River Alliance for Economic Development have signed up for the online Site Selector Tool. These municipalities include Holden, Tofield, Irma, Provost, Castor, Coronation, Wainwright and Flagstaff County. The jobs ministry is also shifting to a “more competitive project based economic development model to best use provincial and local resources to support grassroots economic development across Alberta,” said the minister. This means supporting the province’s nine REDA organizations to become self-sufficient, he said. It

means for the next three years these organizations would receive $125,000 each year through a matching membership revenue. BRAED has entered into a grant agreement for $95,210 in transitional funding for 2024-2025. Jones said the JET hug nd spoke model will also be supporting BRAED making it eligible for project based funding through grant programs. Plus, “REDA organizations are being encouraged to explore membership categories beyond municipalities,” said Jones, including the private sector business and industry spheres. BRAED currently has 22 municipalities as members, two associate members and one corporate member. “Broadening and growing its membership will potentially result in more dynamic and congruous regional involvement contributions and collaborations.” The ministry is also offering a consultant to support each REDA organization to develop strategies and explore ways to increase its memberships and opertaing revenues as the government money dries up. “The independent consultant is contracted by JET and will be available to work with each REDA organization on its distinct focus nd membership priorities,” said Jones. The organizations will in future have projects funded through partnerships in the goal of supporting “the prudent use of public funds,” and promote collaboration between regional stakeholders instead of annual grant funding as is the case today.

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UƖʦƎ *ēƲēŏţƄŖēŘƖ ĩĩĶĆēƈƎ Ðēēŋ ĶŘ ŏĄēƈƖæʈ

ȇǕȒǣȇǕ

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«Ǖƺ «Ƴ ‫ ׎׎א‬ƫƺɎɯƺƺȇ Rɯɵ ‫ ۭ ׎בה‬ǼƏƬǸǔȒȒɎ JȸƏɿǣȇǕ «ƺɀƺȸɮƺ ƺȇɎȸƏȇƬƺ

!ƏȸȸǣƺƳ Ȓɮ ɮƺ ƺȸ ɎȒ ‫ש׫‬ ‫׫ש‬ ‫׮׫‬

«Ǖƺ «Ƴ ‫ א׎א‬ƫƺɎɯƺƺȇ Áɯȵ ‫ ۭ א׎ד‬Áɯȵ ‫ג׎ד‬

!ƏȸȸǣƺƳ Ȓɮ ɮƺ ƺȸ ɎȒ ‫ש׫‬ ‫׫ש‬ ‫׮׫‬

«ƺƬǝǣȵ ‫ א‬ȅǣǼƺɀ

ɖǕ ‫א׏‬

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áǝƏɎ ǣɀ Ə (ƺɮƺǼȒȵȅƺȇɎ ǔǔǔǔǣƬƺȸّ (ƺɮƺǼȒȵȅƺȇɎ ǔǔǔǔǣƬƺȸ ǣɀ Áá¨ «( ‫ א׎ד‬ƫƺɎɎɯ ɯƺƺȇ «« ‫ א׎א‬ɎȒ ‫ד׎א‬ Ə Ǹƺɵ ȵȸȒǔƺɀɀǣȒȇƏǼ ȸƺɀȵȒȇɀǣƫǼƺ ǔȒȸ ȒɮƺȸɀƺƺǣȇǕ ƏȇƳ «« ‫ א׏׏‬ƫƺɎɯƺƺȇ Ráç ‫ ח׏ה‬ɎȒ !Əȅȵ nƏǸƺ !ȒȅȵǼƺɎƺ !Ȓ ȅƏȇƏǕǣȇǕ ǼƏȇƳ ɖɀƺ ƏȇƳ ƳƺɮƺǼȒȵȅƺȇɎ ɯǣɎǝǣȇ Ə ȅɖȇǣƬǣȵƏǼǣɎɵ 0ȇɎȸƏȇƬƺ Ȓȸ ȸƺǕǣȒȇِ Áǝƺɵ ƏǼɀȒ ȵȸȒɮǣƳƺ ǕɖǣƳƏȇƬƺ ɎȒ ƳƺɮƺǼȒȵƺȸɀً Áá¨ ‫ג‬ ‫וג‬ ‫ ׎ו‬ƫƺɎɎɯ ɯƺƺȇ Rá áç ç ‫ ׎וז‬ɎȒ «« ‫ד׎׏‬ ȸƺɀǣƳƺȇɎɀً ƏȇƳ ƫɖɀǣȇƺɀɀƺɀ Ȓȇ ǝȒɯ ɎȒ ȅƺƺɎ ȅɖȇǣƬǣȵƏǼ ƺȅƺȇɎ ɮ ɮƺ ƺȸǼƏɵ ȸƺȷɖǣȸƺȅƺȇɎɀ ǔȒȸ ȵȸȒ ȒǴǴƺƬɎɀً ƺȇɀɖȸǣȇǕ ɀɖɀɎƏǣȇƏƫǼƺ ƏȇƳ ¨Əɮɮƺ ȒȸǕƏȇǣɿƺƳ ǕȸȒɯɎǝ ǣȇ Ɏǝƺ ƬȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵِ ÁǝƏȇǸ ɵȒɖ ɎȒ Ȓɖȸ «J0 «( ‫ ד׎א‬ǔȸȒȅ Áá¨ «( ‫ד‬ ‫ ׎׏׏ד‬ɎȒ ɀȒɖɎǝ !ȒɖȇɎɎɵ ɵ !ȒȅȵǼƺɎƺ !Ȓ ƳƺƳǣƬƏɎƺƳ ƳƺɮƺǼȒȵȅƺȇɎ ɎƺƏȅ ƏɎ x¨³ ٢xɖȇǣƬǣȵƏǼ ¨ǼƏȇȇǣȇǕ ƫȒȸƳƺȸ ³ƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ٣ ǔȒȸ Ɏǝƺǣȸ ǝƏȸƳ ɯȒȸǸ ƏȇƳ ƬȒȅȅǣɎȅƺȇɎ ɎȒ ɀǝƏȵǣȇǕ Áá¨ «( ‫ ׎׏ד‬ǔȸȒȅ Rá áç ç ‫ז‬ ‫בז‬ ‫ בב‬ɎȒ «J0 «( ‫׏׎א‬ !ȒȅȵǼƺɎƺ !Ȓ Ȓɖȸ ƬȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵٍ ³ǝȒɖǼƳƺȸ ¨ɖǼǼɀ

³ǝȒɖǼƳƺȸ ȵɖǼǼ «Ǖƺ «Ƴ ‫ א׎א‬ƫƺɎɯƺƺȇ Áɯȵ ‫א׎ד‬ ۭ Áɯȵ ‫ג׎ד‬ ƏƬǸɀǼȒȵǣȇǕ ٢ǼȒƬƏɎǣȒȇ Á (٣ JȸƏɮƺǼǼǣȇǕ

³ƺȵ ‫בא‬

³ƺȵ ‫וא‬

ƬɎ ‫א‬

zȒɮ ‫׏‬

ȇǕȒǣȇǕ

(ƺƬ ‫אא‬

Á ( ‫ ډ‬Á ÁȒ Ȓ ƫƺ (ƺɎƺȸȅǣȇƳ

ȸǣƳǕƺ «ƺȵƏǣȸ ‫ ٮ‬Áá¨ ‫ אחג‬Rá áç ç ‫דז׏ «« ۭ גבז‬ ¨ǝƏɀƺ ‫ ׏‬٢0ȇǕǣȇƺƺȸǣȇǕ٣ ¨ǝƏɀƺ ‫! ي׏‬ȒȅȵǼƺɎƺ ¨ǝƏɀƺ ‫ א‬٢³ȵƺƬǣƏǼ ȒȸƳƺȸ ȅƏɎƺȸǣƏǼɀ ۭ ǣȇɀɎƏǼǼ ɀǣǕȇƏǕƺ٣ ¨ǝƏɀƺ ‫ يא‬Xȇ ¨ȸȒƬƺɀɀ ¨ǝƏɀƺ ‫ يב‬ ¨ǝƏɀƺ ‫! يב‬ǼȒɀƺƳ ǔȒȸ ƬȒȇɀɎȸɖƬɎǣȒȇ ¨ǝƏɀƺ ‫يג‬ ¨ǝƏɀƺ ‫« ي ג‬ƺȒȵƺȇƺƳ ǔȒȸ ɖɀƺ

Áá¨ «( ‫« ¨ ٮ אחג‬ÁX n !n ³È«0 Áǝƺ ƫȸǣƳǕƺ Ȓȇ Áá¨ ‫ אחג‬ƫƺɎɯƺƺȇ Ráç ‫ גבז‬ƏȇƳ «« ‫ דז׏‬ǣɀ ƳƏȅƏǕƺƳ ƏȇƳ ȸƺȷɖǣȸƺɀ Ə ɀȵƺƬǣƏǼǣɿƺƳ ƫȸǣƳǕƺ ƬȒȇɎȸƏƬɎȒȸ ɎȒ ƬȒȅȵǼƺɎƺ Ɏǝƺ ȸƺȵƏǣȸɀِ IȒȸ ƺɮƺȸȸɵ ɵȒȇƺٔɀ ɀƏǔǔƺ ƺɎɎɵ ɵً Ɏǝƺ ƫȸǣƳǕƺ ɯǣǼǼ ȸƺȅƏǣȇ Ȓȇƺ ǼƏȇƺً ɯǣɎǝ Ə ‫ ׎׏‬ɎȒȇ ɯƺǣǕǝɎ ȸƺɀɎȸǣƬɎǣȒȇ ɖȇɎǣǼ ǔɖȸɎǝƺȸ ȇȒɎǣƬƺِ ¨ǼƺƏɀƺ ɖɀƺ ƏǼɎƺȸȇƏɎƺ ȸȒɖɎƺɀً ɀɖƬǝ Əɀ Áá¨ «( ‫ ׎חג‬Ȓȸ ‫ ًגחג‬ɖȇɎǣǼ Ɏǝƺ ȸƺȵƏǣȸɀ ƬƏȇ ƫƺ ƬȒȅȵǼƺɎƺƳِ áƺ‫ټ‬ȸƺ ɯȒȸǸǣȇǕ ɎȒ ȸƺɀȒǼɮƺ Ɏǝǣɀ Əɀ ȷɖǣƬǸǼɵ Əɀ ȵȒɀɀǣƫǼƺ٪ ٪ɎɎǝƏȇǸ ɵȒɖ ǔǔȒ Ȓȸ ɵȒɖȸ ȵƏɎǣƺȇƬƺ ƏȇƳ ɖȇƳƺȸɀɎƏȇƳǣȇǕِ

ƺ Ə ɮ ƺ ȸ ! Ȓ ɖ ȇ Ɏ ɵ ۴ ‫ ׎ ד ٮ ׎ א ׏ ד‬Ɏ ǝ ³ Ɏ ȸ ƺ ƺ Ɏ ً Ȓ ɴ ‫ « ً ׎ ג ׏‬ɵ Ǽ ƺ ɵ ً Á ‫ ׎ ג ׎‬۴ ‫ ׎ ב ו ב ٮ ב ה ה ٮ ׎ ז ו‬۴ ƫ ƺ Ə ɮ ƺ ȸ ِ Ə ƫ ِ Ƭ Ə

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ƺƏɮƺȸ !ȒɖȇɎɵ ǣɀ ƬɖȸȸƺȇɎǼɵ ƏƬƬƺȵɎǣȇǕ ɀɖƫȅǣɀɀǣȒȇɀ ǔȒȸ Ɏǝƺ ǔȒǼǼȒɯǣȇǕ‫ي‬

«Iª‫ז׏ٮגא׎א‬XzI«‫ ي‬JȸƏɮƺǼ !ȸɖɀǝ ۭ ³ɖȵȵǼɵ ‫ ٮ‬áƺɀɎ !ǼȒɀƺɀ ³ƺȵɎƺȅƫƺȸ ‫ ׎׏ ۬ גא׎א ًוא‬x nȒƬƏǼ Ɏǣȅƺ

Xx¨ «Á zÁ ( Á0³

«Iª‫ח׏ٮגא׎א‬XzI«‫ ي‬JȸƏɮƺǼ !ȸɖɀǝ ۭ ³ɖȵȵǼɵ ‫ ٮ‬0ƏɀɎ !ǼȒɀƺɀ ³ƺȵɎƺȅƫƺȸ ‫ ׎׏ ۬ גא׎א ًוא‬x nȒƬƏǼ Ɏǣȅƺ ¨« h‫׎אٮגא׎א‬XzI« ‫¨ ٮ‬ƏȸƏǕȒȇ ÁǝƺƏɎȸƺ (ƺȅȒǼǣɎǣȒȇ !ǼȒɀƺɀ ƬɎȒƫƺȸ ‫ ׎׏ ۬ גא׎א ًג‬x nȒƬƏǼ Ɏǣȅƺ

ƬɎȒƫƺȸ ‫א‬ ‫ ׎בيח‬x ‫¨ ׎בيג ٮ‬x‫ ي‬JȒɮƺȸȇƏȇƬƺ ۭ ¨ȸǣȒȸǣɎǣƺɀ !ȒȅȅǣɎɎƺƺ xƺƺɎǣȇǕ ƏɎ !ǼƏɵɀɎȒȇƺ ƳȅǣȇǣɀɎȸƏɎǣȒȇ ɖǣǼƳǣȇǕ ƬɎȒƫƺȸ ‫ג׏‬ ǔǔǣƬƺ !ǼȒɀƺƳ ‫ ٮ‬ÁǝƏȇǸɀǕǣɮǣȇǕ ǔǔ ƬɎȒƫƺȸ ‫ה׏‬ ‫ ׎בيח‬x ‫¨ ׎בيג ٮ‬x‫« ي‬ƺǕɖǼƏȸ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ xƺƺɎǣȇǕ ƬɎȒƫƺȸ ‫בא‬ ‫¨ ׎בيג ٮ א‬x‫ ي‬ǕȸǣƬɖǼɎɖȸƏǼ ³ƺȸɮǣƬƺ ȒƏȸƳ xƺƺɎǣȇǕ

¨ǼƺƏɀƺ ǔǣȇƳ ƬȒȅȵǼƺɎƺ ǣȇǔ ȇǔȒ ȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ ǔȒȸ ƏǼǼ ȸƺȷɖƺɀɎɀ Ȓȇ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ ‫ ڽ‬ɖɀǣȇƺɀɀ ‫« ڽ‬ƺȷɖƺɀɎɀ ǔȒȸ ¨ȸȒȵȒɀƏǼɀ ۭ ªɖȒɎƺɀ ǔȒ

áR Á Á³ R ¨¨0zXzJ Xz È« ! xxÈzXÁ Áç ç ȒȒǸ !Ǽɖƫ nȒƬƏɎǣȒȇ‫« ي‬Ȓɀɀ !ȸƺƺǸ !ȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵ RƏǼǼً ‫« ׏ג׎׏בד‬Ǖƺ «Ƴ ‫׏ח׏‬ «ɖȸƏǼ ƫȒȒǸ ƬǼɖƫ ɎǝƏɎ ȅƺƺɎɀ Ɏǝƺ ǔǣȸɀɎ ÁɖƺɀƳƏɵ Ȓǔ ƺƏƬǝ ȅȒȇɎǝِ xƺƺɎǣȇǕɀ ȸɖȇ ǔȸȒȅ ‫¨ו‬x ‫¨ז ٮ‬xً ƏǼǼ ƏǕƺɀ ɯƺǼƬȒȅƺٍ ÁȒǔǣƺǼƳ ‫ ٮ‬ÁǝɖȸɀƳƏɵɀً ‫¨ ח ٮ ז‬x ƏɀƺȅƺȇɎ Ȓǔ ƏȸƳȒ nɖɎǝƺȸƏȇ !ǝɖȸƬǝً ‫ וד ובוג‬ɮƺً ÁȒǔǣƺǼƳِ àǣǸǣȇǕ ‫ ٮ‬áƺƳȇƺɀƳƏɵɀً ‫¨ ז‬xً ñȒȒȅ ȒȵɎǣȒȇ ƏǼɀȒ ƏɮƏǣǼƏƫǼƺِ JȒǼƳƺȇ àƏǼǼƺɵ nɖɎǝƺȸƏȇ !ǝɖȸƬǝً ‫ הד ואבד‬ɮƺً àǣǸǣȇǕِ ǝɎɎȵɀ‫ٖٖٖٖي‬ƏȸƺƏ‫זו‬ƏƏِȒȸǕٖȅƺƺɎǣȇǕɀٖٖ‫בٮוג׏׏‬ ³ɖƫȅǣɎ ɵ ɵȒ Ȓɖȸ ƺɮ ɮƺ ƺȇɎ‫ٱ‬ɀ Ɏ‫ٱٱ‬ɀɀ٦٦ ȅƺƺɎǣǣȇ ȇǕɀ ƏȇƳ‫ٱٱ‬Ȓ Ȓȸ ǕƏɎǝƺȸȸǣǣȇǕɀ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ƺɮ ɮƺ ƺȇɎɎɀɀ ƬƏǼƺȇƳƏȸ Ȓȇ Ɏǝƺ ɯ ɯƺ ƺƫɀǣɎƺ٨ hɖ ɖɀɀɎ ǝƺƏƳ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺ ɯ ɯƺ ƺƫ ƫɀɀǣɎƺ ƺ٦٦ ɖȇƳƺȸ Ɏǝƺ 0ɴ ɴȵ ȵǼȒȸȸƺ ƺ ȅƺȇɖ ƬǼǣƬǸ Ȓȇ !ȒɖȇɎɎɵ ɵ «ƺǕǣȒȇ 0ɮ ɮƺ ƺȇɎɎɀɀ ! !Ə ƏǼƺȇƳƏȸȸ٫٫ á áƺ ƺ ǝƏɮ ɮƺ ƺ ȵƏȸȸɎɎȇƺȸƺƳ ɯǣɎǝ JȒ 0Ə ɯǣ ƏɀɀɎ ɎȒ ɀǝƏȸȸƺ ƺ ǼȒƬƏǼ ƺɮ ɮƺ ƺȇɎɎɀɀ Ȓȇ Ȓɖȸ ɯ ɯƺ ƺƫɀǣɎƺ٨

(0à0n ¨x0zÁ ¨0«xXÁ³ zȒȇƺ Ɏǝǣɀ ɯ ɯƺ ƺƺǸ

! Èz!Xn RXJRnXJRÁ³ ‫ ٮ‬³0¨Á0x 0« ‫ז׏‬ RǣǕǝǼǣǕǝɎɀ ǔȸȒȅ Ɏǝƺ ³ƺȵɎƺȅƫƺȸ ‫« ًז׏‬ƺǕɖǼƏȸ !ȒɖȇƬǣǼ ȅƺƺɎǣȇǕ ǣȇƬǼɖƳƺ‫ي‬ ¨ȒǼǣƬɵ ÈȵƳƏɎƺɀ Iƺƺɀً «ƏɎƺɀً ƏȇƳ !ǝƏȸǕƺɀ ɵǼƏɯ ȅƺȇƳȅƺȇɎ ‫« דא׎א‬ȒƏƳ !ȒȇɀɎȸɖƬɎǣȒȇ ¨ȸȒǕȸƏȅ Áǝƺ ǔɖǼǼ ǝǣǕǝǼǣǕǝɎɀ ƬƏȇ ƫƺ ǔȒɖȇƳ Ȓȇ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺ Ȓȇ Ɏǝƺ RȒȅƺȵƏǕƺ ɖȇƳƺȸ «ƺƬƺȇɎ zƺɯɀِ

³ɎƏɵ ǣȇ Ɏǝƺ ǼȒȒȵٍ

Áǝƺ ǔƏǼǼ ǣȇɎƏǸƺ ǔȒȸ Ɏǝƺ ‫! גא׎א‬ȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵ ³ɖȵȵȒȸɎ «ƺȷɖƺɀɎɀ Əȸƺ Ƴɖƺ ³ƺȵɎƺȅƫƺȸ ‫׎ב‬Ɏǝِ IǣȇƳ ƏǼǼ Ɏǝƺ ǣȇǔȒ ƫɵ ɀƬƏȇȇǣȇǕ Ɏǝƺ ª« ƬȒƳƺً Ȓȸ ǝƺƏƳ ɎȒ‫ ي‬ɯɯ ɯɯ ɯِƫƺƏɮƺȸِƏƫِƬƏ ‫! ڽ‬ȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵ ‫ڽ‬ !ȒȅȅɖȇǣɎɵ ³ɖȵȵȒȸɎ «ƺȷɖƺɀɎɀ

xƏǣǼǣȇǕ ǼǣɀɎ JƺɎ ȇƺɯɀً ȅƺƺɎǣȇǕ ǝǣǕǝǼǣǕǝɎɀً Ɏǝƺ ȸȒƏƳ ƬȒȇɀɎȸɖƬɎǣȒȇ ɀƬǝƺƳɖǼƺً Ɏǝƺ !ǝȸȒȇǣƬǼƺً ƏȇƳ ȅȒȸƺ ‫ ٮ‬ƳǣȸƺƬɎ ɎȒ ɵȒɖȸ ǣȇƫȒɴٍ

³ȒƬǣƏǼ ȅƺƳǣƏ

áƺƫɀǣɎƺ

IǣȇƳ ɖɀ Ȓȇ IƏƬƺƫȒȒǸً æ ٢ÁɯǣɎɎƺȸ٣ً XȇɀɎƏǕȸƏȅً çȒɖÁɖƫƺً ƏȇƳ nǣȇǸƺƳXȇِ

XȇǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ Ȓȇ !ȒɖȇɎɵ ȵȸȒǕȸƏȅɀ ƏȇƳ ɀƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ ƬƏȇ ƫƺ ǔȒɖȇƳ Ȓȇ Ȓɖȸ ɯƺƫɀǣɎƺً ƏǼȒȇǕ ɯǣɎǝ Ɏǝƺ ǼƏɎƺɀɎ ȇƺɯɀِ

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County upgrades Viking Royal Purple donate policy on workplace to the Holden Rural Academy violence - Reeve says “societal trends” makes changes necessary Patricia Harcourt Beaver County passed an amended version of the Workplace Violence Prevention Policy HR033 and its accompanying administrative procedure at council’s Sept. 18 meeting. “These days it seems to be a societal trend making it necessary,” remarked Reeve Kevin Smook (Division 1). Indeed, the report indicated that a recent incident of escalated violence by a disgruntled member of the public was the tipping point in upgrading the policy. “Lack of respect and vocal criticism towards public servants is more common and can be stressful for staff,” stated Health and Safety Officer Carla Martin. But the procedures for training staff in dealing with rude or angry individuals were not enough, she said: “A recent serious incident prompted a required review of the policy and procedures, resulting in amendments to the…procedure,” on workplace violence. There are new procedures for someone being aggressive with a county employee, for instance, In Procedures #6, Martin explains that, “…the county’s response may range from filing an incident report, filing a report to the RCMP, or restricting contact between the member of the public and employees.”

Also outlined (Appendix X) in the policy are steps to address the act of violence. “In extreme cases of aggressive behaviour, the county’s response to an incident may advance directly to restricted contact,” said Martin. Different categories of escalating behaviour were listed, starting with the category of “Pleasant,” defined as “…no aggressive or hostile language, no swearing and the patron or caller disagrees but is open to suggestion.” The next level is ‘agitation’ where the employee fills out an abuse report based on swearing but not directly at the employee, and disagreeing but in a non-aggressive way while arguing their side. These levels then escalate to ‘confrontational, hostile, and abusive,’ in nature, with each defined on how the employee should respond. Councillor Barry Bruce (Division 4) asked if the staff would be trained to know if someone was truly being aggressive or abusive. He noted there are some people who may be “loud talkers,” who could be misconstrued as falling into the abusive categories when they actually were not. Martin replied,” Definitely,” that the training is there to help employees know the difference.

Viking Royal Purple members Emily Christian, left, and Dawn Hodgins, right, presented Holden Rural Academy principal Brent Anderson with school supplies and a $500 cheque to go towards bussing costs for the school's sports teams' away games on Tuesday, September 17. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Busy B recycling, donating, and helping others in need BY KELSEY WITHAM Busy B Bargains is a non-profit organization located in the heart of downtown Tofield. Busy B’s store mission is “to help as many people in as many places and as many ways as humanly possible.” They operate two thrift and recycling shops, located across the street from one another. The north location provides larger home appliances, seasonal decorations, exercise equipment, a large craft room and much more. At the south location you can expect to find, shoes and clothing for the whole family, children’s toys, kitchenware, books, bedding and more. Providing a large selection of items at a great price, this non-profit is “more than just a thrift store,” said one of the dedicated volunteers and

treasurer Debby Mosby. Mosby went on to explain further, listing some of the recycling projects that Busy B is part of. Some of the projects include accepting aluminum pull tabs, eyeglasses, medical items, and Canadian Tire money. If you get the opportunity to visit the south location, you will notice a large jug of aluminum pull tabs located by the front door of the store. This jug is not just a cool decoration, but also a good way to support your community. The tabs are collected at Busy B, and then sold by weight. The proceeds from this project are donated to the Ryley Lions Club. The removal of the tabs does not affect the return value of your recycled cans at the bottle depot. This is an example of how great things are

done by a series of small things brought together. If you find yourself no longer needing your used eyeglasses, you can donate them to Busy B, who donates them to Tofield Eyecare. Your donation is not only a great way to recycle but it helps the community directly and provides individuals with another option when looking for eyewear. The donation of large and small medical items are sent to Africa We Care. Africa We Care is a non-profit organization incorporated in Alberta dedicated to the alleviation and total elimination of suffering in Africa. Single serve items such as sugar packages, ketchup, salt, pepper, and powdered creamer are donated to the local food bank, the homeless, or other community projects.

Other items that get donated to these causes include hotel toiletries, single disposable diapers, and feminine hygiene products. Busy B also collects Canadian Tire money to donate to Camp Whitney. Established in 1951, Camp Whitney is a Bible camp located in Lindbergh, Alberta. The camp is affiliated with the United Church of Canada, and offers five weeks of faith-based but inclusive, non-denominational overnight camping. These are just a few of the recycling programs that Busy B offers. The thrift store has given support to over 50 local groups and programs over the past five years. Busy B has kept many items out of the landfill, finding ways to repurpose, rehome and donate different materials.

Busy B Bargains is a valuable resource to have in the town of Tofield, and truly is “more than just a thrift store.” Volun-

teers are always welcome to help keep these programs running within the community.

Tofield Library looking for trustees By Vanessa Poitras The Tofield Library is seeking trustees for the board. An ideal candidate for a library trustee would be persons 18 years of age or older who holds a current library card and resides in Tofield or Beaver County. A trustee is expected to commit to a three year term. The board meets on the second Thursday of every month through the year, excluding the summer months. Meetings are held at the Tofield Council Chamber for about 2-3 hours.

Some responsibilities of a trustee are as follows; strategic planning for the Library, managing financial records and funding for programs, creating and evaluating policies, hiring for library staff, complying with relevant legislation, advocating for the library, and connecting with community members and organizations. A trustee has the opportunity to benefit the community through library programs as well as connecting with other local organizations to expand the reach and impact of the board.

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REMEMBER WHEN A swinging time Three-year-old Mike Olsen was having a swinging time in the Holden Playground as he sat on his sisterʼs knee. But 10-year-old Linda was having a little bit of trouble enjoying the ride as she tried to hang onto both Mike and the swing. This photo appeared in the Tofield Mercury on September 27, 1979.

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Real Estate Auction Sale Starts October 11th & Closes on October 15th, 2024 Ryley, AB - Selling in 2 Rings Ring #1 Featuring The Young Family Farm 4 Quarters/1 Full Section of Beaver County's Finest Farm Land Buy 1 Or Buy All 4 Quarters of Pristine Farm Land with Great Opportunities Situated In The Heart Of East Central Alberta. Just A Short 30 Minute Drive to Vegreville/Camrose/Sherwood Park. These Quarters of Land Will Also Make a Great Investment Opportunity as Many Neighbours are Willing to Rent & Purchasing these Would Give the Buyer the Ability to Farm In Mile Long Stretches. Directions: From Hwy 14 to Hwy 854, North on Hwy 854 for 12 Kms to Hwy 626, West on Hwy 626 for 0.3 Kms to Rg Rd 173, North on Rg Rd 173 for 3.1 Kms, East Hand Side of Road. OR From Hwy 855 to Twp 510, West on Twp Rd 510 for 4.5 Kms to Rg Rd 173, North on Rg Rd 173 for 1/2 Mile, East Hand Side of Road Parcel #1: NW-15-51-17-W4M Being 160 Acres M/L w/ Approx. 129 Cultivated Acres Currently Seeded to Wheat. This Quarter Consists of 160 Acres with Approx. 130 Cultivated Acres & Approx. 30 Acres Hay/Grass Land Which Can Be Used For Pasture Land/ Hay Land/ Future Yard Site, With Its Own Approach or it Could Also Be Cleared Into Arable Acres. Currently Being Rented for $110.00/ Acre Parcel #2: NE - 15-51-17-W4M Being 160 Acres M/L w/ Approx. 113 Acres Cultivated Currently Seeded into Wheat. This Quarter Consists of 160 Acres with Approx. 113 Cultivated Acres & With A Little Bit of Work 47 Acres Could Be Developed into Arable Land. Currently Being Rented Out At $110.00/Acre Parcel # 3: SW-15-51-17-W4M Being 157 Acres M/L w/ Approx. 140 Acres Cultivated Currently Seeded into Canola This Quarter Consisting of 160 Acres with Approx. 140 Cultivated Acres & With A Little Bit Of Work 17 Acres Can be Developed Into Arable Land. Currently Being Rented Out At $110.00/Acre Parcel #4: SE-15-51-17-W4M Being 160 Acres M/L w/ Approx. 79 Acres Cultivated Currently Seeded into Canola This Quarter Consists of 160 Acres with Approx. 79 Cultivated Acres & With A Little Bit of Work The 81 Acres of The Old Yard Site Could Be Developed into Arable Land or Turned Back Into Future Yard Site. Currently Being Rented Out At $110.00/Acre. The Old Yard Site Consists of Power & Gas at Property Line, Abandoned Water Well. Subject to Final Bid. If Final Bid is not Accepted, the Deposit Will Be Returned. Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before November 14th, 2024. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by November 14th, 2024 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages. All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser.

Ring #2 Selling by Totally Unreserved Auction for Darrel Magneson 4 Quarters of Land Forming a Full Section (Selling as 1 Block) of Mixed Farming Land in the Heart of Beaver County. Located ofRiley RyleyononTwp TwpRd Rd500. 500. LocatedJust Just3.5 3.5Kms KmsNorth Northof ofHwy Hwy#14 #14on onRge RgeRd Rd165 165or or55Miles Miles East East of of the the Village Town of This Full Section of Farm Land Consists of Approx. 400 Acres M/L of Cultivated Land and Approx. 80 Acres M/L of Hay Land with the Waskwei Creek Running Thru the East Side, Providing the Property with Ample Water for Both Livestock and Nature Lovers. In addition No Subdivisions have happened on the Beautiful Parcel of Land. The Former Yard Site is Located in the Centre of the Section with Power, Natural Gas & an Older Water Well. There is Also an Older Quonset with a Few Out Buildings. This is an Excellent Opportunity for Either a Farmer or an Investor. The Cultivated Land Does Have a Current Lease in Place Until October 31st, 2028. However, the Lease/Rent is to be Renegotiated at the End of this Harvest Year. The Current Renter Does have the Option to Match the Final Bid on Sale Day. Legal Descriptions: SE 4-50-16 W4M Consisting of 160 Acres M/L - SW 4-50-16 W4M Consisting of 160 Acres M/L NE 4-50-16 W4M Consisting of 160 Acres M/L - NW 4-50-16 W4M Consisting of 160 Acres M/L Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before December 14th, 2024. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by December 14th, 2024 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages. All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser.

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Tofield Chamber executive positions up in 2025 BY KARI JANZEN The Tofield and District Chamber of Commerce held their first meeting after the summer break on Wednesday, September 11, and the Tofield Beef and Multi Club shared how the club has been doing and told about the fundraiser they will be holding in January. All four executive positions are up in the new year and current president Greg Litwin said he would go into more detail on the positions at the October meeting. “I'll bring it up again next meeting, but anyone else you know who would like to do it is more than welcome, maybe someone with some new ideas, new energy,” Litwin said. One member asked how much work is involved with each of the positions, and Litwin said it can vary. Treasurer Calvin Andringa said the financial side of things has been simplified and transition into the position could be fairly

smooth. “There's the work that needs to be done to get the monthly meetings together and Greg shoulders a lot of that right now. For the treasurer there's certainly some work between meetings. We have gotten a fair amount that has become automated because we do have etransfers now, people can also pay by credit card, and the whole membership list and process happens online through a program,” he said. Andringa said that if an individual understands and can manage a spreadsheet, the treasurer tasks are fairly straightforward. “We haven’t bought an accounting program, it is simple enough that we do it on a spreadsheet, so if you know a spreadsheet and can look at cells and figure it out, it's easy enough to do,” he said. Andringa said there are busier times during the year, especially for Promenade, but now that members can join any-

time, there isn’t a whole bunch of fees to deal with all at once. “There are times in the year where there's a flurry of activity, like Promenade. Now with the membership program online, people can join any time of the year, and it'll be that same time next year when their membership comes due, which makes it much easier than when there was an annual deadline,” he said. The three main events that the Chamber puts on is Promenade during the Western Days weekend in August, Trunk or Treat, and an Easter Egg Hunt. “The biggest one is Promenade, the street fair, and the other two events are Trunk or Treat, and one that is brand new, the Easter Egg Hunt. It went over just excellent,” Litwin said. Trunk or Treat will be held on Sunday, October 27 this year, with a family cash bingo to follow. Last year over 200 kids attended. “Trunk or Treat is

where any business or organization can drive a vehicle up, open the trunk, dress up if they want, have advertising, and from 1-3 p.m. kids will come around and get candy. I think we had about 25 vehicles there last year. It's great for kids. It’s barrier free, you just walk on the street, so there's no stairs. That part of it has gone over very well. There are a lot of little kids because everything's close, and it is earlier in the day too. The cash bingo will start right after the Trunk or Treat that Sunday, and the proceeds go to the Promenade to make everything free for the kids,” Litwin said. All Chamber members in attendance gave a short update on what they are currently up to. Litwin, with Maxwell Devonshire Realty, said the

market has been very strong in Edmonton and Sherwood Park and that he’s been getting more calls asking about rent than for showings. “Rent has gone so high this year, 10 per cent increase last year for rent, 10 per cent increase this year, so it's compounded. The migration of workers to Alberta has really caused the rental market, well, there's just no vacancies. It's not a relaxing market at all. It's pretty intense,” he said. Sharon Klassen with KlassCo Interiors says she’s been busy assisting people on how to best present their homes for market. “I’m just finishing up on another course on helping owners on what to do with their house to make it marketable, like how to get those strong real estate photos that

bring more interest to the buyers,” Klassen said. Adele Miller with the Tofield Golden Club said the club’s new shuttle was soon to arrive, they have started planning for their Christmas party, and have been contacted by the school to coordinate hot dog days. “Hot dogs are going on sale and we have been approached by the school to possibly handle some of their hot dog days, the proceeds would go towards the Golden Club. Finances are really climbing fast. We now have charitable organization status, so we can give receipts for donations towards our new building, which is a really big advantage for us. The next step for us now is to line up those big companies and go down there and ask for a cheque. Continued on Page 16

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Garbage bins added to 46th Ave to preserve aesthetic By Cassandra Lundbek In early spring this year, the Town of Tofield collaborated with Alberta Transportation to install garbage bins along 46th Avenue, a key entry and exit point for visitors. According to Jeff Edwards, Tofield’s Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, this initiative was prompted by recurring litter issues that detracted from the town’s appearance.

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senting the Tofield and Area Welcome Committeee, their Alberta Days event. “They are boiling the eggs and making the egg salad for the sandwiches they do every Tuesday, for the people that live on Boyle Street. I love in our community, to see groups and organizations working together instead of competing. It's tremendous. For Alberta Days, we had a new feature this year and it was storytelling. It was very well received and very well done,” Brown said. The next Chamber meeting will be held Wednesday, October 2.

Continued from Page 15 We've done approximately eight or nine grant proposals, and at this time, we've been denied four but we will keep trying, and we will keep pounding away on those,” she said. Serena Statler-Dorey with Dorey & Company said she has seen a lot of success in the last few months, with helping individuals build their resumes. “I help businesses to thrive and individuals shine by providing tailored services that drives success. One of the ways

Village of Ryley to encourage volunteerism by donating to organizations BY KARI JANZEN In response to the hours worked by volunteers during the Ry-Tof weekend in Ryley, the Village of Ryley is donating an amount in hours worked at minimum wage to the volunteers’ requested organization. “One of the things we're trying to do is to generate volunteers,” Chief Administrative Officer Glen HamiltonBrown said during the last regular council meeting on Tuesday, September 17. “We're doing everything we can to try and get volunteers. One of the ideas that staff has come up with is directing donations commensurate with the number of hours of donated time by volunteers to their chosen organization. At least that way it's not a matter of paying volunteers some money, but we can say we're going to throw this much money at a group if you volunteer for that group. You can say, I'm going to volunteer for this event, and I'm asking for the benefactor to be the Ryley Legion, for example. We’ll say, sounds good; volunteer this number of hours, we'll

give this much,” he said. Council moved to donate $135 to the Ryley Legion as a result of Samantha Pitre’s volunteer hours at the beer gardens, $120 to the Friends of Ryley School Association on behalf of Dayna and Jessica Whamond’s volunteer hours at the beer gardens, and $93 was donated to the Ryley Citizens on Patrol from the donations received via the facepainting vendor. “We're always trying to get volunteers, so we figure that's probably a model we're going to follow,” Hamilton-Brown said. Councillor Stephanie Dennis asked why one specific organization isn’t picked for each event, where the equivalent amount from all volunteer hours is donated to one instead of several. “I wonder if, instead of it being every volunteer picks, we would say, anybody who volunteers, the money goes to this particular organization,” she said. Hamilton-Brown said they considered that as well, but believes people will be more inclined to volunteer if they know

their efforts will directly support an organization they are already dedicated to. “Stating a specific organization in the beginning is something we could do, and we played with that as well. I think given a particular situation, you say, sure would be good if we had some volunteers. Group A, group B, and group C would say to their members, go up there and volunteer so we will get some money. There are circumstances where we played that model where we would say anybody who volunteers, you're coming out to, for example, support the Heart Foundation. But either way, we figured that there's no more volunteering for free,” Hamilton-Brown said. Hamilton-Brown said this way will give some incentive to volunteers, and may make their time seem more worthwhile. “I think at least they can stomach the fact that, if I'm going to spend my time volunteering, at least my organization is getting something out of it and it's something I've already committed myself to,” he said.

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First year 4-H members may be eligible to have fees waived Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

This year, for kids who are interested in joining their local 4-H club, memberships can be paid for in full by local Alberta Co-ops, including Wild Rose Co-op. “We are thrilled to announce that 4-H Alberta has partnered for a second year in a row with Federated Co-operatives Limited as a generous sponsor of the new CO-OP Growing Leaders program, an exciting initiative that will fund new 4-H Alberta members,” the 4-H Alberta website says. “Each of these 13 Co-op locations will be supporting 4-H Alberta by funding new member registration fees for firstyear members (to a maximum of $200) and up to 50 per cent (to a maximum of $100) for second-year returning CO-OP Growing Leader Member applicants,” the website says. An online application must be completed and submitted in order to receive funding, though an application does not guarantee approval. “Funding will be provided on a firstcome, first-serve basis. All information entered in the application will be confirmed with the local club and Co-op. Applying for funding does not guarantee that you

will be approved,” the website says. Last year, the first year of this partnership, 209 new members joined 4-H through this program. “The innovative and ground-breaking program is designed to remove barriers and provide easy access for youth who may have been curious about 4-H Alberta, but have never enrolled in a local club. During the inaugural rollout in the 2023/2024 club year, 209 members joined through the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program,” the website says. The deadline to apply for funding is December 15, though clubs register new members in October. 4-H Alberta CEO Kurt Kinnear said this program is helping bring up the future leaders in our communities. “We were thrilled to see so much success during the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program’s pilot year and are proud to continue this partnership. This ‘out of the box’ initiative has helped 209 new members experience the 4-H Alberta youth program, giving them an opportunity to grow their leadership and life skills, make lifelong friends, and have a lot of fun in the process. “Federated Co!operatives Ltd. and the participating Co-ops understand and appreciate the importance of our young members who

will become the future leaders in our communities,” Kinnear said. 4-H began in Alberta in 1917 and continues to work towards their mission of inspiring, mentoring, and empowering youth to create positive change in communities through effective leadership. Requirements for 4-H kids include practicing communication through public speaking, participating in community service activities, showcasing what they’ve learned at annual achievement days, keeping careful record of what they do and learn in their specific project, and demonstrating participation in 70 per cent of all club activities. Member projects vary and can include raising animals such as cattle, sheep, chickens, goats, bees, horses, as well as other projects like photography, archery, interior decorating, sewing, small engines, and everything in between. As Tofield Beef and Multi Club president Sierre Spruyt said in an update to the Tofield Chamber of Commerce, although members may want to add another project to the club, a leader is necessary to carry it out. “There can be a struggle in finding someone to lead that group. If people

have ideas of new projects, they need to come with somebody that is willing to lead that, because somebody who's well versed in beef may not know much about chickens,” she said. 4-H Alberta is also able to offer financial assistance to families who may not be able to join 4-H due to financial restriction, also with an application deadline of December 15. “In 2022, 4-H Alberta launched its first financial assistance pilot program. Due to the high demand on the program and thanks to the generosity of our community, the McCall MacBain Foundation, as well as UFA, we will once again be offering the Financial Assistance Program for the 2024/2025 Club year and will be able to increase the funding available for up to four times the number of youth from 2022,” the website says. “Any member who may be considering to opt out of 4-H Alberta or may not be in a financial position to join the 4-H Alberta program due to financial constraints or limited financial resources are strongly encouraged to apply by completing this application,” the website says.

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$2,000 goal for local MK5K fundraiser held at Hastings Lake

BY KARI JANZEN Sonya Martens of Hastings Lake organized and participated in her first year of the nationwide 23rd annual Mary Kay 5K with nine others on Saturday, September 21. Martens lives right on Hastings Lake, and walks the shore often. “I live right on the lakefront here, so I walk that all the time,” she said. An independent sales director with Mary Kay for 12 years, Martens said their group’s personal fundraising goal is $2,000. “I can still collect until September 30, and we're only $260 away. I've got Lamont and Tofield markets this week, so I'm more than confident that we're going to surpass the goal,” she said. The funds raised from the MK5K goes to the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation which supports women living with cancer and women who experience domestic violence. “The Foundation’s mission is to support women living with cancer through our Look Good Feel Better program and to help women experiencing domestic violence by providing grants to women's shelters and community outreach programs across the nation,” their website says. "We felt honoured to walk for our friends and family who have fought and beat cancer, and for the ones who sadly passed from the disease. We hope that with further research it can continue to help the ones we love to beat it in the future," participants Nicole Renneberg and her mother Judy Seib said.

One of Marten’s neighbours who is currently battling cancer joined the 5K, and Martens said another neighbour was grateful that they walked in her daughter’s memory. “Two of my neighbours are currently battling cancer and Joanne actually was able to do the walk with us. Continued Continuedon onPage Page 11

Ten people participated in the Mary Kay 5K by Hastings Lake on September 21, raising money for women living with cancer and women who experience domestic violence. Pictured L-R: Nicole Renneberg, Joanne McIntosh, Judy Seib, Nancy Digdon, Debra Teichgraber, Sonya Martens. Missing from photo: Jenaya Munro and her son, Rick Martens, Lisa Kuflay. PHOTO LISA KUFLAY

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Tofield acting commander says RCMP app not being utilized Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

In 2022, the Alberta Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officially launched an app, called Alberta RCMP, for both iOS and Android devices in which Albertans are able to receive updates, report crime, access mental health supports, and more. New acting commander for the Tofield detachment Cst. Steve Genereaux said the app is not being utilized. “We have an online police reporting tool which isn't being utilized, and I'm not sure why. I think it may be because nobody knows about it. We have the ability for members of the community to make reports online. In cases where they’ve made a call and they're being put on hold, they can use the online tool, and it still goes to the same place,” he said. Cst. Genereaux said there are different levels of priority for calls that members need to address, and using the app can help manage the less urgent calls. “In terms of files, we have some files that are urgent, super important, and we have other files that are (less so). We

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and links to Alberta RCMP social media accounts,” the RCMP website says. Superintendent Peter Tewfik, officer in charge of Alberta RCMP’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Branch says the app is an efficient tool to relay information to the public and for residents to report crime. "An app is an easy way for the public to stay connected and report crime to the police along with gaining quick and easy access to Alberta RCMP news and information. The app provides the public with an option for digital accessibility that is convenient and centralized,” he said. Alberta RCMP clarified that the app will not replace other tools of reporting crime or finding information. “Even though the app provides convenient links to Alberta RCMP social media accounts, this app will not replace the existing website, social media feeds, or other sources for information. The tool also will not replace other methods of crime reporting, engagement, or emergency assistance. Citizens should remember that social media posts or use of other third-party crime apps are not appropriate ways to report

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Cardiovascular exercise can provide brain health benefit

Three seconds go by in a flash, but that’s enough time for another person to join the masses already diagnosed with dementia. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, every three seconds someone in the world develops dementia, a condition that more than 55 million people were living with in 2020. The World Health Organization notes that various diseases and injuries that affect the brain can contribute to dementia. As menacing a threat as dementia presents, individuals are not helpless against it. In fact, exercise, which can help lower risk for heart disease, stroke and various other conditions, can be a valuable ally against dementia as well. What is the link between exercise and dementia? Dementia remains something of a mystery, but the Alzheimer’s Society notes that evidence is now strong enough to support the assertion that lack of physical exercise increases a person’s risk of developing dementia. The Alzheimer’s Society also notes that researchers have discovered improvements in thinking and memory and reduced rates of dementia among middle-aged and older adults who exercised compared to those that did not. Is cardio the most effective exercise at

lowering dementia risk? Speaking with CNBC, Silky Singh Pahlajani, a clinical professor of behavioural neurology and neuropsychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, noted that cardiovascular exercise, often referred to as cardio, can provide the biggest benefit for brain health of any form of exercise. Cardiovascular exercise can increase heart rate, which helps deliver oxygen cells to the brain. The National Institutes of Health notes that oxygen shortages prevent the brain from working as well as it should, and a 2023 study published in the journal Redox Biology found that oxygen abnormality plays a crucial role in the occurrence and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. How should aging adults approach exercise if they have been largely sedentary? Middle-aged and older adults who have not been physically active throughout their adult life but want to begin incorporating exercise into their daily routines are urged to speak with their physicians prior to beginning a fitness regimen. Preexisting conditions may make it difficult, if not impossible, to engage in certain forms of exercise. A personal physician can consider a patient’s unique medical history and

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The National Bee Diagnostic Centre (NBDC) in Beaverlodge is receiving funding to develop sugar and botanical testing services with the hope to increase the sales of Canadian honey in national and international markets. Northwestern Polytechnic will receive more than $390,000 to create a Canadian honey authentication system. “Not only will we be testing for quality, we will also be able to identify plant compounds in the honey that may have additional health benefits,” said Patricia Wolf Veiga, NBDC manager. “Quality testing could create a distinctive Canadian brand similar to that of New Zealand’s Manuka

honey, marketed as an upscale product with higher levels of antimicrobials and antioxidants.” The announcement of new funds comes from the federal government’s PrairiesCan $15.6 million investment in Alberta to increase access to equipment and testing facilities. “This is all about ensuring Alberta businesses have what they need to innovate from start to finish in order to compete within Canada and around the world,” said Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan. “Our government’s support for these projects is building on Alberta’s solid track record of commercializing innovative products, services and technologies in key sectors of our economy while supporting quality jobs in communities across the province.” Canada’s honey crop was valued at $278 million in 2021, NBDC said in a statement to the News. It noted that fake or adulterated honey entering the Canadian market has been an issue for decades, and that honey is one of the top three counterfeit foods in the world. “Fraudulent honey impacts beekeeping in Canada by driving honey prices down and adding to issues already faced by the industry, such as bee mortality,” said NBDC. “The testing of honey quality monitors for a fraudulent product that enters the Canadian market, but also protects the reputation of Canadian honey worldwide.” The NBDC will test honey using High Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), which “will determine the sugar spectrum in honey samples and identify botanical compounds that may be responsible for additional health benefits.” “The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has tested both domestic and imported honey since 2018 and found that 25 per cent of the imported samples had been cut with sugars such as corn syrup, rice and

beets,” said NBDC, noting that the influx of these products is hurting Canada’s sale to the United States, its biggest market. “We are appreciative of PrairiesCan’s investment to advance sugar and botanical testing services at the NBDC,” said Sivagowry Lewis, NWP Dean of Applied Research and Innovation. “In addition to honey, this funding will allow for diversification to include the testing of other agricultural products.” The initiative is expected to grow the capacity of the NBDC, and it will then be able to offer similar services to other agricultural products in the future. NWP said it expects to begin testing early next year but is waiting on equipment arrival, the creation of protocols, and the hiring of staff.

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When fall comes around, there’s no lack of pumpkin spice offerings, but if you’re looking for a light and easy fall dessert, this no-bake layered pumpkin cheesecake will hit the spot. While the receipe calls for cool whip, heavy whipped cream can be used, and is especially great if you sweeten it with a touch of maple syrup and vanilla. For this recipe you’ll need an 8” x *8 pan, or a 9”x9” will also work, but you might get one extra layer in the smaller pan. Ingredients: 1 (15oz or 398ml) can Pumpkin Puree (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 oz package of cream cheese (brought to room temperature) 1/2 c brown sugar 1/2 t cinnamon 1 t pumpkin pie spice 1 16 oz container Cool Whip (or 2c heavy whipped cream) 1 box graham wafers (any brand) With a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the pumpkin puree and cream cheese until it’s light and fluffy. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice to the mixture. Fold in the Cool Whip carefully to keep the mixture light and airy.

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Volunteers work together to put together both take out and eat in orders at the Andrew Harvest Perogy supper.

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BY MELISSA MACINTOSH-YOUNG On Sunday September 22nd the Andrew Community Centre was filled with the smell of butter and onions as residents gathered for the much anticipated Harvest Perogy Supper. Hosted by the Andrew Community Centre Association, the event drew a large crowd, offering a break from the busy harvest season with an eat-in or take-out option. The delicious meal included perogies, sausages, vegetables, coleslaw, and a tasty dessert. Volunteers worked together to fill take-out orders, serve food and clear tables. In addition to being a great meal, the Harvest Perogy Supper also served as a fundraiser. Tammy Pickett, ACCA president, stated that the current ACCA was newly formed this year. She said that the ACCA consists of four mk98ltd@gmail.com

members; herself, Judy Rodomsky, Bree Kelly, Hannah O’Connor along with dedicated volunteers Annalee Laderoute, Cassie Ostashek and Marty Stuart. Pickett shared that the Community Centre had not been used in some time and is in need of a few repairs. The association is currently working towards raising funds for repairs such as a new roof and upgrades to the bar area. The group has also been hosting Bingo games every second Tuesday and is available for birthday party rentals. This supper was not just about a break from the busy Harvest Season, but a way to strengthen bonds within the community. All those in attendance left with a full stomach, a warm heart, smiles on their faces, already looking forward to next year's supper.

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Opinion: Misguided fertilizer cap threatens Canada’s carbon-smart farmers Lee Harding Troy Media

The fall harvest is in the storehouse, and it’s time to put away all proposals to cap fertilizer use in the name of saving the planet. The Saskatoon-based Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) conducted a comprehensive analysis of carbon emissions across Saskatchewan, Western Canada, Canada, and among international peers. Its study examined emissions from transportation, seed production, fertilizer and manure use, crop inputs, field activities, energy consumption, and post-harvest processes. The studies, published last year, had very reassuring results. Canadian crop production was less carbon intensive than other places, and Western Canada was a little better yet. This proved true crop by crop. In other words, Canadian farmers are focused on ensuring food security, not causing the droughts, fires, or storms that critics unfairly blame on them.

Carbon emissions per tonne of canola production were more than twice as high in France and Germany as in Canada. Australia was slightly less carbon intensive than Canada but still trailed Western Canada. For non-durum wheat, Canada blew Australia, France, Germany, and the U.S. away with roughly half the carbon intensity of those countries. The U.S. had twice the carbon intensity for durum wheat as Canada, and Italy almost five times as much. Canada performed exceptionally well in lentil production. Australian producers had 5.5 times the carbon emissions per tonne compared to Canada, while U.S. producers had eight times as much. In some parts of Canada, lentil production even acted as a net carbon sink, absorbing more carbon than it emitted. Canadian field peas produce one-tenth of the carbon emissions per tonne as found in Germany and onesixth that of France or the United States. According to GIFS,

Canada excels in agriculture through practices such as “regenerative agriculture, including minimal soil disturbance, robust crop rotation, covering the land, integrating livestock and the effective management of crop inputs.” The adoption of zero-till farming is especially important. Zero-till farming is an agricultural practice where the soil is left undisturbed by avoiding plowing or tilling, which helps retain nutrients, moisture, and greenhouse gases in the soil. Western Canada has been especially keen to adopt the zero-till approach, unlike the United States, where only 30 percent of cropland is zero-till. The adoption of optimal methods has already reduced Canadian carbon emissions substantially. Despite this progress, some net zero advocates are pushing to reduce carbon emissions from fertilizer use by 30 percent, similar to cuts being proposed in other sectors. This target is unfair to Canadian agriculture, as the industry has already made

significant progress in reducing emissions. Nitrates are essential for crop growth, so farmers are already highly motivated to keep them in the soil rather than losing them to the atmosphere, regardless of concerns about global warming. Fewer nitrates would lead to lower yields and decreased protein content in crops. Farmers are already motivated by their personal and economic interests to use fertilizer as efficiently as possible. While universal adoption of optimal tech-

niques might reduce emissions slightly, Canada is so far ahead in this game that a hard cap on fertilizer emissions could only be detrimental. In 2021, Fertilizer Canada commissioned a study by MNP to estimate the costs of a 20 per cent drop in fertilizer use to achieve a 30 per cent reduction in emissions. The study suggested that by 2030, bushels of production per acre would drop significantly for canola (23.6), corn (67.9), and spring wheat (36.1). By 2030,

the annual value of lost production for those crops alone would reach $10.4 billion. If every animal and human in Canada died, leaving the country an unused wasteland, the drop in world greenhouse gas emissions would be only 1.4 percent. Any talk of reducing capping fertilizer inputs for the greater good is nonsense. Lee Harding is a Research Fellow for the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. © Troy Media

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It’s never too early to plan for farm succession, says expert Heather Cameron

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Kevin Chanut, AFSC Vice President Lending with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), says that Succession Planning is a longterm strategy to ensure there’s a plan in place for a farm’s future and typically involves the transfer of the operation from one

generation to another. “A farm succession plan is a comprehensive plan to intentionally transition a farm operation from one ownership to another over time,” said Chanut. “It needs to consider the needs and perspectives of all parties, will involve detailed preparation to ensure a smooth transition. Each plan will be unique to your own operations, one of the best

ways to design a successful plan is to start planning early and work together openly throughout the process. It begins with gathering information about the business and the people involved and then working with various advisors to ensure the succession goes smoothly. AFSC does not specialize in farm succession planning, but we work with clients and their team of advisors

to support the planning process.” A good succession plan, Chanut says, is much more than good tax planning; it will be a written document that includes a three-to-five-year business plan, an understanding of the timeline for transition of ownership, a communication plan this includes an outline for how decision is made during the Continued on Fall Page 18

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transition, and potentially a training plan to ensure appropriate knowledge transfer. Additional topics often covered in a farm succession plan, Chanut says, include individual needs assessments, financing requirements, life and estate planning, organizational structures and legal considerations. “The toughest part of the process is often starting the conversation within the family and resistance to talking about the need and benefit to having a plan for your farm to continue as you look beyond present ownership and decision making to the future and the next generation of ownership. Sometimes it is necessary to bring in experts that can facilitate conversation and help the family as they work through all the necessary pieces of the plan. In working with a succession specialist, the process often begins with gathering information and then working with various advisors such as lenders, lawyers and accountants to prepare a plan that meets the needs of those involved. Farm succession plans should be regularly reviewed to account for changes. All family members involved in the transition and current and future owners should be part of the transition, and it will be necessary to have both legal and accounting experts who support the plan.” Chanut emphasizes that it may also be necessary to have a Farm Transition Expert who can facilitate the plan and assist to ensure effective communication takes place to set the plan up for success. Chanut says there are also many online resources available, many accounting firms and solicitors focus on succession planning, and there are many individuals that offer succession planning facilitation services. “You can look for opportunities to attend workshops and seminars put on by industry partners who recognize the importance of succession planning in setting up future generations to be successful such as the upcoming Bridging the Gap workshops hosted by Farm Management Canada, MNP and AFSC,” said Chanut. “Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) is proud to partner with Farm Management Canada and MNP to present a series of Bridging the

Gap: Farm Transition Workshops. These one-day workshops are designed to help farm families successfully transition their operations from one generation to the next.” Chanut says that the workshops will be held on October 19 at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede in Medicine Hat; November 12 at the Red Deer Resort and Casino in Red Deer; and March 5, 2025 at Evergreen Park in Grande Prairie, Alberta. “These workshops engage multiple generations of farm families in meaningful discussions about planning, communication, and navigating the complexities of farm transition,” said Chanut. “Attendees will walk away with valuable resources, tools, and strategies to ensure the future success of their farms.”

AFSC, Chanut says, is proud to be able to assist producers as they start, establish, and expand their farm operations through the organization’s risk management and loan programs. “Our programs and our agricultural industry specialists provide AFSC with an opportunity to support the next generation producers directly, and we recognize the benefit of providing existing and incoming generations with the opportunity and access to professional advice and assistance when it comes to succession planning,” said Chanut. “While we do not recommend any specific transition experts, accounting firms, or solicitors, we do highlight the importance of having professional assistance as part of a succession plan. Having an intentional and well thought out suc-

cession plan can support family relations, support the sustainment and growth of a farm business, and can optimize tax planning. It is all about looking to the future, working together to establish open communication throughout, understanding each other’s goals, setting a timeline for change to take place, and ensuring appropriate financial planning for the transition.” One of the programs that AFSC offers, Chanut says, is The Next Generation Loan program, which provides new entrants and young agricultural producers with a consistent source of fixedrate term loans to establish their own operations. “For those looking to start farming, join or take over the family farm, we offer loan terms and interest rates that are hard to beat. Not only do we offer a great in-

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We are located at 5304 - 56 St. We sort your bottles!

780-662-3936

17319 Township Rd 492, Ryley, AB

780-663-2285

We wish all farmers a happy harvest this year!

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How to prepare for inclement weather RYALTA INDUSTRIES LTD. Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

As the winter months approach, it is good to consider how to be prepared for Alberta weather and have a plan when facing blizzards, freezing rain, ice storms, and extreme cold. The government of Alberta says a blizzard warning will be issued when falling or blowing snow reaches speeds of at least 40 km/h with visibility reduced to 400 metres or less, with the expectation that the blizzard will last four hours or longer. If possible, it is suggested to avoid any travel during a blizzard. “Avoid driving and wait several hours after the storm ends before going anywhere. If you have to drive, check Alberta 511 for current road conditions, travel during daytime hours, make sure you have a wellstocked vehicle emergency kit, and use the buddy system so someone knows where you are going and when you expect to get there,” the provincial website says. An emergency kit for your vehicle is suggested

to include a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, a blanket, a road map and compass, extra clothing and footwear, paper towel or rags, sand, road salt, flashlight with extra batteries, emergency food that won’t spoil (granola bars, nuts, or chocolate), an ice scraper and snow brush, a cell phone, a candle in deep tin, waterproof matches, a shovel, and booster cables. During a blizzard it is also recommended to remain inside. “If possible, avoid going outdoors. If you have to go outdoors, make sure you dress for the weather. If you live in a rural area, string guidelines between your house and any other buildings you might have to get to during the storm,” the website says. If you end up on the side of the road during a blizzard, it is suggested to run the engine intermittently to stay warm, but also crack the window open to allow fresh air inside the vehicle. “If you are stuck in your vehicle remain calm, stay inside and call for help. Occasionally run the engine to stay

warm, but beware of exhaust fumes and make sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked with snow. Also allow fresh air in by opening the window slightly on the sheltered side away from the wind,” the website says. The guidelines for freezing rain and ice storms are similar to precautions during a blizzard, with the addition of being aware of the slippery surfaces. An ice storm is defined as large amounts of freezing rain that continues for several hours and can include wind, ice fog, and cold temperatures. “Ice from freezing rain can build up on any surface making sidewalks

and pathways dangerous for falls and slips. Pay close attention to large sheets of ice on buildings, tree branches and power lines, which could fall unexpectedly,” the website says. During extremely cold temperatures when the reading on the thermometer can dip below -40C, the province reminds individuals that if they are working outside, it is important not to be overexerted. “Dress in warm, windproof layers. Watch for signs of frostbite, which can occur in less than 10 minutes in extreme cold. When working outside, do not over exert yourself. Sweating can lead to hypothermia, which can be fatal,” the website says.

We wish the farmers all the best during their harvest!

5023 52 Ave., Tofield 780-662-3988

We would like to wish the farmers all the best during harvest season!

5105 - 50 St. Ryley

780-663-3759

Working together with the local farmers to help bring in the harvest.

All the best this fall!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE

Busy B North store 780-662-4116 South store 780-662-4325

Wishing all the farmers and gardeners a successful harvest! Volunteers Welcome!

780-663-3583 Thank you to the farmers for all they contribute! We hope they have a safe harvest! From Richard, Christine, Dylan, Dave, John, Brian, Kyle & Davis

Holden Country Bottle Depot

780-688-3378 • 780-632-9313

780-243-3206 Located 1 KM West of Tofield on Hwy 14

Wishing our farming community a safe and productive harvest season!

Beaver Emergency Services Commission www.besc.ca 780-336-3041

• Farm • Residential • Commercial

24 hour service

Beaver Emergency Services Commission board, staff and members wish all producers a safe and prosperous harvest!

Remember to weld smart!! Crop residues are dry, keep water and extinguishers close at hand.

Wishing the best for the farming community during the harvest season!

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We thank our local farming community!

Lougheed, AB 780-386-3755

Thank you farmers, we wouldn't be here without you!

Alberta Producers Feeding the World Dylan Hogstead, Jodi Kimball, Cameron Kosolowsky Serving all of Flagstaff County Located 4901-48 St. Sedgewick 780-384-3535

Main Street Lougheed, AB 780-386-2254

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Thank you, Farmers It can ttake k years off effort ff t and d planning l i tto b build ild a productive farm. Many exist today only because they have been passed from one caring generation to the next. It is our pleasure to pay tribute to the stability of our farming community and to those who have worked so hard to make it successful.

DAYSLAND PHARMACY Daysland, AB (780) 374-3900

Saluting those in the Ag Industry!

DOUBLE Z FARMS Jerome, Tina, & families (780) 376-2208

Strome, AB.

Strome Seed Cleaning Plant We Appreciate Your Business! Contact us with ith all ll off your marketing k ti needs! 780-376-3573

We’ve watched farming advance from ploughs to precision combines. Across a century of agriculture, one thing hasn’t We know relationships are the cornerstone of our business; we’re proud to be part of the informed decisions on your farm.

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www.PARRISHANDHEIMBECKER.com

Dakota Crop Inputs Sedgewick, Alberta

780-384-2265

Viking Grain and Crop Inputs

780-336-2413

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Staff cuts will affect hundreds of families of kids with disabilities, parents say Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The recent reduction in caseworker positions in Alberta's Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program will likely affect hundreds of families and add to what advocates say is an “exceedingly long” waitlist to access supports. Disabled children and families in Alberta are facing wait times of over two years to get an individualized contract with a caseworker, says Keltie Marshall, parent and cofounder of Hold My Hand Alberta, an advocacy initiative that supports disabled children and their families. These delays make getting appropriate early intervention care for children with disabilities almost impossible, Marshall said. “Children don't have two years to wait to access the therapies that they need. Would we tell a diabetic child, sorry, you have to wait two years for your insulin. No, we wouldn't. And so why are we telling autistic kids, sorry, you have to wait two years for your speech therapy and your occupational therapy?” Marshall said in the last 18 months, her family has had six different caseworkers, and she is concerned that the province’s decision to not renew the contracts of several caseworkers will make it harder for remaining employees to provide the supports families need. “We have spoken directly with one caseworker who currently has over 400 families on her caseload. The standard is 100,” she said. “No wonder families can't ever reach their caseworker.” The Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) acknowledged that there were staff cutbacks in the FSCD program, but said this would not impact access to services. “The Family Support for Children with Disabilities program funding has not changed, and families can continue to access services in their agreements. Seniors, Community and Social Services reviews its recruitment needs on an ongoing basis to ensure staffing levels are stable and consistent across the province. As part of this process, seven temporary contracted disability services workers were notified that their contracts will not be extended once they expire,” Sherene Khaw, spokesperson for the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services, said in an email. “The end of these contracts will not affect families’ ability to access services that are part of their agreements. We continue to work closely with families to make sure their needs are supported.” Families already in the queue for supports say FSCD acknowledges there are major delays, but they struggle to get any detailed updates about their file from the program. An automatic reply email sent from the provincial family support service team to a service applicant, which was posted to social media by Hold My Hand co-founder Sarah

Doll, states: “For families contacting the program to inquire about when their file will be assigned to a caseworker, please note that there are currently delays in caseworker assignment, and we cannot provide any timelines at this time.” Doll is no longer with Hold My Hand Alberta. Khaw said SCSS "routinely monitors caseloads and staffing on an ongoing basis to ensure a balanced workload province-wide. Caseloads across the province can vary due to multiple factors."

The issues with FSCD are one of many facing families of children with disabilities in Alberta, Marshall said. “We're also, right now, trying to fight an education system that is so underfunded that our kids are not safe at school. All of these things add a brick to your backpack.” Marshall said advocates want to see better collaboration between ministries to create child-centred teams and funding increases that would help children “be their best.” “We can't go across Canada and say, ‘Alberta is calling – but leave your disabled kids at home.’”

Please join the Alliance Seed Cleaning Plant

Beef Nutrition Meeting Friday October 4th, 2024 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Alliance Rec Centre

Lunch provided Please RSVP by October 1st to 780-879-3927 • Alltech Mineral Management • RiteLix 101 • ROI of Investing in Nutrition

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Maximize your profit this winter… Book a fall herd health visit. Discuss preventative medicine and herd management while preg checking your herd.

Iron Creek Veterinary Hospital For all your pet and livestock needs

Sedgewick, AB

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780-384-0003

Happy Harvest to all of our local Producers!

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780-662-2227 ~ www.hastingslakevet.com Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Sat. 8:30 am – 1:30 pm.

It is a pleasure to serve our farming families by taking care of your farm pets. Thank you so much for your support and referrals, we greatly appreciate it! We take great pride in ensuring veterinary visits for our patients, even those that rarely leave the farm, are as stress free as possible. Many of our staff are Fear Free certified practitioners and we can help you make that trip to the vet clinic much easier!

Our community event to look forward to in 2024: • Farm Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic is running through the month of October. Call the clinic for more information 780-662-2227 or check out our website www.hastingslakevet.com

We care for cats, dogs, caged pets and farm pets including poultry, goats, sheep, pot bellied pigs and alpacas.

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Three cyber security tips to teach your kids (NC) As your kids get older, it’s inevitable that they will begin to use social media and other online tools away from the home and your immediate oversight. So, it’s important that you teach them some basic cyber-safety tips. Here are three things that every child who’s online should know.

count. Passwords should have at least 12 characters and a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Passphrases have a minimum of 15 characters and use a mix of words strung together that are easy to remember but are nearly impossible for someone else to guess.

Protect their privacy Teach children never to share personal information online, like their home address or school name, and ensure that those details are never visible in the background of images that they post.

Use tech wisely If you’re in charge of your children’s devices, be sure to regularly install all software updates

Teach password safety Explain to your kids the importance of using unique, hard-to-guess passwords or passphrases for every game, app or website ac-

or set up automatic updates. You should also turn off any features in applications your children don’t need to use, which could expose their personal information, including cameras, microphones and location trackers. Show older kids how to install and automate updates and turn off those potentially privacy-invading features when they don’t need them. Find more cyber safety tips at getcybersafe.ca.

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780-336-1330 Thank you to all the farmers

ATTENTION FARMERS:

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