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Bringing in the Harvest
A record 16 combines and three grain carts got the Galahad Ag. Society’s barley crop off in about an hour last Monday, Aug. 26. Leslie Cholowsky Editor
For the second consecutive year, the Galahad Community got together last Monday, Aug. 26, to ‘Bring in the Harvest.’ This event is the completion of a summer-long fundraiser made possible through the donation of farmland, from Al and Angela Dietz, and donated input costs and farming operations from others within the community.
Monday saw 16 combines and operators and three grain carts bring in a barley crop, that, when sold, will be 100 per cent profit for the Galahad Ag. Society. The Ag. Society sponsors the event, and all funds raised go towards operations and upgrade and upkeep at the Galahad Community Hall, Bowling Alley, and to other community organizations. “This fundraising project is a whole community effort with great support
from sponsors, local farmers, and individuals,: says Allen Dietz. He says in 2023, the first year of this initiative, a canola crop was harvested that generated $100,000 for the community’s organizations. Dietz says following the harvest, which took about an hour all told with all the help, a harvest meal was provided for the participants, their families, sponsors, and invited guests by the Dietz family and Little Country Cakes and Customs, operated by Justine
Fordice. Dietz says the Galahad Ag Society is extremely grateful for the sponsors who have donated everything from Roundup™ to seed, and to the farmers who donated their time and equipment, as well as everyone working behind the scenes to make the project a success, including Stuart McMahon, who coordinates this project. Dietz says plans are already underway for the 2025 fundraising farming venture.
Students and teachers head back to school for 2024-25 year Battle River School Division’s students across the region headed back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Even though the temperatures might say it’s still summer, the fall season has officially started. Welcome back to all students and teachers!
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Flagstaff to capitalize on ‘found’ gravel pocket Flagstaff County Councillors heard about an opportunity for the County to purchase additional gravel at their Aug. 14 regular meeting. Municipal Services was contacted by McNabb Construction, who while working under contract to crush 50,000 tonnes of gravel for the southwest area discovered a pocket of previously unknown gravel. The new gravel source is expected to provide 25-30,000 tonnes able to meet Flagstaff County’s 4:20 gravel specification. McNabb has offered the gravel at $18.50/tonne. Council heard that the approved contract price is presently $18.90 per tonne plus a 10 cent/tonne fuel adjustment. Due to a reported “limited long-term supply of gravel in the southwest area,” Municipal Services proposed to purchase this additional gravel to ensure a steady supply over the next two to three years. The County uses approximately 10,000 tonne per year from this pit, which is estimated to only have a five to six year supply. Municipal Services (formerly known as Public Works) proposed to Council that the additional gravel could be funded through Public Works Gravel Reserves as it was not budgeted for this year. Council approved the purchase of the additional gravel. In new business, Council set reserve bids on six properties where taxes were in arrears for three years, and which must now be offered for sale by public auction. Five of the six properties are located within hamlets, two in Strome,
request from the Village of Forestburg to acquire land located at NE 3541-15-W4. Flagstaff County does not presently own this land, but it is located in the county. Because of this, Flagstaff County must provide its written consent to Forestburg for the acquisition under the rules in the Municipal Government Act. Forestburg’s letter re-
quests that consent. The land in question is located within the Forestburg/Flagstaff Industrial Subdivision. Council voted to ask County administration to provide additional information on the request to purchase, to determine the potential impact on the County. Council also voted to invite the Village of Forestburg to attend a future Council meeting
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RCMP Report: Cash, prescription pills stolen in Forestburg break-in Killam RCMP Detachment Report for the period of Friday, Aug. 23 to Thursday, Aug. 29 Friday, Aug. 23 A fraud was reported involving puppies from the USA. The Complainant sent a substantial amount of money thinking she was going to get puppies from the US. File is still under investigation. Saturday, Aug. 24 A break and enter was reported at an unoccupied lease site. Wire stolen and extensive damage to the site. No witnesses or suspects. A house was reported broken into in Sedgewick. The garage door appeared to be broken into. Members attended and checked the residence. Nothing appeared to be stolen. Crime prevention
was discussed with the Complainant. Two Subjects were reported walking on Highway 13 late at night. Complainant was concerned for their wellbeing. Subjects were trying to hitchhike to Camrose. Member located Subjects and arranged for a drive back to Strome. Sunday, Aug. 25 A break and enter was reported from a residence in Forestburg. Member attended. Money and prescription pills were stolen. No witnesses or suspects. File is still under investigation. Monday, Aug. 26 A shed was reported broken into in Daysland. Miscellaneous items were stolen. No witnesses or suspects. Tuesday, Aug. 27 An online fraud was reported in Forestburg. The Complainant had clicked a link that was sent for an email
transfer. Once this was done it appears that the Subject was able to take money out to the Complainant’s bank account. Complainant has been in contact with his bank. File is still under investigation. An older red Chevy was reported driving in the fields between Hardisty and Amisk. The Complainant watched the truck drive in numerous fields. Patrols were done in the area. Truck not located. A possibly impaired driver of an oil tank truck was reported near Hardisty. Patrols were made. Vehicle not located. Wednesday, Aug. 28 An abandoned residence was reported broken into. The Complainant was told that the door appeared kicked in at the abandoned residence. Member attended. Nothing of value at the residence to take. No witnesses or suspects.
Thursday, Aug. 29 A report was made of a burning sideby-side in the middle of the road. Member attended to find the vehicle torched and burnt to the frame. Vehicle later reported stolen. No witnesses or suspects. Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were: 5 - 911 Act 1 – Assault 1 – Criminal Harassment 1 – Failure to comply with an order 1 - Items Lost/Found – 1 - Mental Health Act 4 - Other Moving Traffic Violations 2 - Other Non-Moving Traffic 4 - Traffic Collisions 1 – Uttering Threats against a person 3 - Wellbeing Check Report prepared and provided by Killam RCMP
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RADWAY 5Qtrs(768ac) Cattle/Grain Land at Radway! Located on Alberta’s oldest developed road the “Victoria Trail” between Radway and Waskatenau along the pristine North Saskatchewan River RR201-Twp585A, this mixed grain/cattle farmland with some beautiful sweeping River Views and Creeks. Excellent development potential also for acreages, camping spots, trail riding or a Golf Course. There is a gravel source on the property and its close to Thorhild, Lamont or Redwater for additional farming operations, or development with rolling land, trees, river, creeks, with home to some terrific game Elk, Moose and Deer. 3 quarters Pasture land: (SW,NW,NE-25-58-20-W4) Total= 463acres pasture 2 quarters Crop Land (NW,NE-23-58-20-W4) Total= 305acres (200 broke) Price $3,450,000. View at www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
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Big 50/50 winner from last week’s Highland Festival Congratulations to Marg Bouchard! Winning a 50/50 draw is always exciting. For those who might not be familiar, a 50/50 draw is a raffle where half of the proceeds go to the winner, and the other half goes to the organization hosting the draw - in this case, the Flagstaff Scottish Club. It’s a great way to support local groups and potentially win a prize. Bouchard, who hails from Beaumont, won $4,360 on Saturday, Aug. 24, when her number was the lucky ticket drawn. Bouchard has attended the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival several times and says she enjoys it, now she has many more reasons to! The Flagstaff Scottish Club will use
the rest of the funds to support the development of the Battle River Pipes and Drum Band. The Club is a community organization focused on celebrating and preserving Scottish heritage and culture. During the year the club hosts events such as the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival, a Robbie Burns Night Banquet, and a fun evening called Tartan and Tunes. The Battle River Pipes and Drums perform across the region in community parades and other events. The band members look forward to performing at many Nov. 11 Remembrance Day services in the Battle River Region this fall.
Marg Bouchard from Beaumont was the lucky winner of the 50/50 draw at the recent Highland Festival in Sedgewick. Above, Flagstaff Scottish Club Chieftan David Samm, Bouchard, and Club co-founder Ian Malcolm.
STARS reminds drone users to stay clear of accident scenes As the public use of drones and laser pointers steadily increases, STARS is raising awareness to ensure these devices are used safely and responsibly for the safety of its aircraft, crew and patients. The use of drones and lasers near aircraft in areas such as helipads, emergency scenes, or airports can pose a real threat to aircraft safety. From potentially distracting and disorientating pilots, to creating a glare in the cockpit or blocking the flight path, the risks of unsafe drone and laser usage can impact the crew and cause further harm to the patients STARS serves. Should a situation escalate, under the Aeronautics Act, legal action can be taken against an individual using a laser or a drone close to an aircraft. “We want people to enjoy using their drones and lasers, but to do so safely. Drones flown irresponsibly near our flight paths, can endanger our crew and our patients onboard, so we are looking to our community and our supporters to help raise awareness of these dangers and to
prioritize safety over curiosity,” said Frank Eigenbrood, STARS director of safety and quality. During a mission, the STARS flight crew can face a variety of challenges such as weather, harsh terrain, dense city landscapes, etc. and although these are aspects of operating an air ambulance that can often be hard to navigate, they are uncontrollable, and sometimes unavoidable. Unlike these challenges lasers and drones can and should be controlled and avoided; it is important to ensure that there are no added stressors throughout a mission. “Our pilots and crew members are highly trained to handle a variety of challenges, but the increased use of lasers and drones, especially this summer, near our aircraft is a growing concern. From night operations to challenging conditions, our pilots try to minimize these hazards which can disrupt critical rescue missions and put both our crew, patients and the communities we serve at risk,” said Jason
Town of Hardisty Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Town of Hardisty will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Council Chambers,4807 49th Street, Hardisty, Alberta, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the following lands: Roll 228000
Lot 6-7
Block 12
Plan 76U
C. of T. 0021208418
Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.
The Town of Hardisty may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land not sold at the public auction. Terms: Any property selling for less than $25,000 will be considered a “cash sale” and all funds are due and payable via bank draft, certified cheque, VISA, Mastercard, Debit Card, or cash, the day of purchase. Any property selling over $25,000 will require a minimum of 15% down by way of cash, certified cheque, bank draft, VISA, Mastercard, or Debit Card immediately preceding the purchase that day. A letter of credit must accompany the 15% down from a recognized financial institution for the difference indicating that the buyer has been approved for funding in an amount equal to or greater than the purchase price. Balance of proceeds to be netted in 30 days. All unsightly conditions on these properties will need to be dealt with, within 15 days of the completed purchase at the new owner’s expense. Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale. Dated at Hardisty, Alberta, July 4, 2024. Bobbi Usselman, Chief Administrative Officer.
Arthur, STARS director of flight operations. The government requires all drones between 250g and 25kg to be registered with Transport Canada, which costs $5 and can be done online through Transport Canada in about three minutes. Once registered, drones must be marked with their registration number. Although STARS encourages all drone and laser operators not to use them near airports, helipads or emergency scenes,
operators can still fly drones: where they can see it at all times (below 122m), staying at least 1.9km from heliports and 5.6 km from airports and controlled airspaces, and away from emergency sites, and advertised events. Aiming a direct bright light source like a laser into the cockpit of an aircraft. It is a federal offence under the Aeronautics Act. Laser pointers must also be registered with Transport Canada if they are over 1mW in power.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION to be filed for approval of the natural gas distribution franchise agreement between the Town of Hardisty and ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Application summary: The Alberta Utilities Commission expects to receive an application from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. to approve the existing current and valid natural gas distribution franchise agreement with the Town of Hardisty. This application for approval is required due to changes made by the Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, to various statutes governing franchise agreements. The current franchise agreement, which took effect in January of 2018, grants ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of Hardisty for approximately ten years. No changes to the franchise agreement or to the franchise fee rate rider percentage are being made as part of this application. The franchise fee rate rider percentage will remain at its current rate, which is 22%. Including linear taxes, the resulting average monthly franchise fee for an average residential customer will remain the same at approximately $13.32. The franchise fee is calculated based on distribution charges. An average residential customer uses about 105 gigajoules per year. You may send your concerns about, objections to, or support for the application in writing to the Town of Hardisty or to ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. on or before September 18, 2024 at: Town of Hardisty, Attn: Bobbi Usselman – CAO, 4807-49 Street (Box 10) Hardisty, AB T0B1V0; Phone: 780-888-3623; email: bobbi@hardisty.ca ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., Attn: Franchise Agreement Coordinator, 5302 Forand Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T3E 8B4, phone: 310-5678 or 1-888-511-7550; email: franchisecoordinatorgas@atco.com Any submissions received, unless you request otherwise, will be part of the application submitted and will become part of the public record. For more information on franchises or to receive a copy of the franchise agreement please contact either the Town of Hardisty or ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. at the addresses listed above. For more information: For more information about the AUC or its approval process associated with franchise applications, please contact the AUC directly at 310-4AUC or at info@auc.ab.ca. The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial regulatory body responsible for making decisions about utility-related applications. Issued on Sept 4, 2024. Alberta Utilities Commission
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Food Bank hits a new record high for hampers in August Leslie Cholowsky Editor
“It’s a milestone we never wanted to report,” says Lynne Jenkinson, Executive Director of FFCS who oversees the Flagstaff Food Bank, speaking of the record hampers distributed in August. She adds, “Our record before this month, August 2024 at 79 hampers, was in November of 2023 at 75 hampers.” Hampers indicate food going out, whether to a family unit, couple, or single person. “We have never, ever, served this number of people before in our history.” Food Bank statistics indicated that not only was August the busiest month on record for the facility, it also served the most people; a high of 212 adults and children in total were assisted by the 79 hampers. Coming on the heels of a report that actual food bank donations are down substantially by weight over last year, the organization is heading into the winter, typically its busiest months, at a disadvantage. Jenkinson says, from
Dec. 1 to Aug. 23 this year the Flagstaff Food Bank has received 29,000 lbs of food in donations. In the same period the previous year, that figure was 71,172 lbs, and the year before that is was 49,000 lbs. “We have three months left in the year and we may see 20,000 lbs of donations come in with our advent calendar donations in October - traditionally with the help of Wild Rose Co-op staff we can see 4,000-6,000 lbs of donations -and the start of Christmas donations in November - the majority of our food donations really do come in December - but we will be nowhere close to last year’s 71,000 lbs.” Jenkinson speculates that part of the shortfall may be because overall donations from Food Banks Alberta are also down, whether due to fewer donations provincially or having food being allocated to wildfire-afflicted areas, she’s not sure. Whatever the reason, it’s less food coming through to fill local shelves. One thing that is holding steady, she says, and is grateful for, is local monetary donations.
“Those are holding steady and that allows us to purchase food products.” One of the things they purchase is meat, and get a reduced rate from Sedgewick and Killam Wild Rose Co-op Food stores. “Meat is a great item to purchase because it is protein and it is also very expensive. “Gibson Energy also donates a beef each year and we get that made into one-pound packages of beef. “Other area residents also donate beef when we put out the call that we need more hamburger, so we always have onepound packages of hamburger.” Jenkinson says that the food bank needs donations for the standard hampers and always welcomes the extras that help recipients out, like school snacks, condiments, and baking supplies. There are donation boxes at Vision Credit Union Hardisty, Wild Rose Co-op Food Store Sedgewick, and Killam, and AG Foods in Daysland. The Community Press office in Killam will also be hosting a box when it launches the Christmas Sharing Tree in
Flagstaff Food Bank Hamper items STANDARD HAMPER ITEMS
EXTRAS
Cold cereal Pancake mix/Pancake Syrup Kraft Dinner Ketchup Canned corn Canned mushrooms Brown Beans in Tomato sauce (no pork) Soup crackers Mushroom soup Chicken Noodle soup Tomato soup Pasta sauce (bottle/jar/can) Spaghetti/Macaroni (dry) Toilet paper Dish soap Laundry soap Household cleaner Garbage bags Shampoo/Conditioner Toothpaste Bar soap
Hot cereal Coffee (instant or ground) &/or Tea Canned tomatoes School snacks for children Tuna/Salmon (canned) Flakes of Ham/Chicken/Turkey Peanut butter/Jam/Honey Stovetop Stuffing Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Relish Pickles Cake mixes, Pie filling, Jello, Pudding mixes Baking supplies: Flour, Sugar Snacks/Popcorn Cooking Oil/Vinegar Canned Fruit Tinfoil, Saran wrap, sandwich/freezer bags Feminine pads/tampons Razors (male/female) Deodorant (male/female) Adult Incontinance pads/Baby Diapers
Flagstaff Food Bank also accepts dog &/or cat food, or any item you want to donate.
October. If there is another community interested in starting a donation box, just call FFCS in Killam. Drop offs of donations can also be made at the FFCS office in Killam, and for larger amounts, call FFCS at 780-385-3976 and request a pickup. Watch for the October “Advent Calendar” that lists one thing a day to donate to the food bank. One important thing to remember, especially if you’re donating from your own pantry, is that food banks cannot distribute expired goods in their regular hampers. If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t expect the food bank to include it in a hamper. Food Banks are also unable to accept donations of home-made jam or other home canning, but can accept produce grown in home gardens.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Bondara Oilfield Services Ltd is looking for an individual to join our team to be a Part-Time Bookkeeper Previous experience in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office is an asset; however, we are willing to train the right candidate. As a bookkeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining financial records, completing month end payroll, reconciliations, GST filing, Invoicing, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Applicants must have proficient written and oral English skills. Our office is located on Main Street in Viking, AB. To apply for this position please submit a resume to the following email: bondara@telus.net Bondara Oilfield Services Ltd thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Village of Forestburg
Career Opportunity
Public Works Operator The Village of Forestburg is seeking an experienced community-minded individual who will join our Public Works Team. As a Public Works Operator, you will instill pride, safety, productivity, and quality service within the team and all those they come in daily contact with. You will be joining a growing and progressive community of just under 1,000 people in East Central Alberta. We are extremely proud of our local amenities and community opportunities for involvement including our K to 12 School, outdoor swimming pool, multi-use indoor facility, indoor riding arena, golf course, curling club, playgrounds and green spaces as well as numerous community associations and groups such as the Forestburg Agriculture Society, Communities in Bloom, Economic Development and Promotion Society and many more. As a key member of the Public Works team your responsibilities include: • Assist the Public Works Foreman with all duties involved with the Public Works Department within the Village of Forestburg including, but not limited to: roads, sidewalks, buildings, storm water system, parks and recreation areas, and green spaces. • Operate municipal motorized light and heavy-duty equipment. • Available to work weekends and to be on-call as required on a rotational basis. • Ability to perform physical labor as required. • A willingness to advance their career through further training and education. • Water/Wastewater Certificate is an asset although Forestburg is willing to train the right individual. The Public Works Operator Position reports directly to the Public Works Foreman. A complete Job Description outlining all position duties and requirements including the competencies and qualifications being sought can be found at www.forestburg.ca. A generous compensation package including Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) eligibility, and a companion RRSP program is offered to the successful candidate. Applications, including copies of Water/Wastewater Certificates (if available) and other credentials and certifications supporting your candidacy should be forwarded in confidence by September 24, 2024, to:
Village of Forestburg Sharon Duncan - Assistant Administrator P.O. Box 210 Forestburg, AB T0B IN0 780-582-3668 acao@forestburg.ca This posting will remain open until September 24, 2024, when an initial screening of applications will occur. The posting may continue based on the results of the initial application review. Applicants will be advised of their status following this review process.
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Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Our governing bodies wanted to help producers to become more sustainable, so they launched a partnership in 2023. This partnership, a joint federal, provincial, and territorial effort, represents a new chapter in Canada’s commitment to sustainable agriculture. The vision behind Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) has been built and enhanced from the previous framework Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). SCAP has a purpose to create an agricultural system that is not only economically viable but also environmentally responsible and socially inclusive. This vision aligns with Canada’s broader commitments to combat climate change, protect natural resources, and support rural communities. Sustainability is the ability to maintain or support a process continually over time. Sustainability can lead to conservation which will support our producers with their efforts to feed the world. From an agronomy background, soil conservation is key, our relationship with our soils is still relatively early, and we have had many changes with new technologies and inputs over the past 100 years. Being aware of our soil health is essential for long-term food security; our soil is our foundation, and our foundation is life itself. In April 2023, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) was launched with $500 million in new funds, representing a 25 per cent increase in the cost-shared portion. This five-year (2023-2028), $3.5 billion investment includes
$1 billion in federal programs and activities and $2.5 billion in cost-shared programs and activities by federal-provincial-territorial governments. The SCAP framework represents a cost-shared federal-provincial investment of $508 million over 5 years towards strategic programs and services for the agriculture and agrifood industry in Alberta. These SCAP grant programs are accessible to Albertan farmers, ranchers and processors and include the following streams: Emerging Opportunities, On-Farm Efficiency, On-Farm Value-Added, Resiliency and Public Trust, Resilient Agricultural Landscape, Value added, Water, Accelerating Agricultural Innovations and Business Risk Management Programs such as Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC). It's safe to say there are many opportunities under SCAP for producers to address challenges, seize new opportunities and open new markets (diversification), and strengthen their resilience. Take advantage of them; it is competitive for the limited funding. One striking new program is the On-Farm Efficiency Program that opened for applications on Aug. 14th. The program has funding streams that include energy efficiency, farm security, efficient grain handling and smart farm technology, all of which seems fitting and current for eligible Flagstaff farmers, ranchers, and processors. The overall program funding maximum per applicant is $150,000 which also presents ample opportunities for increasing efficiencies within agribusinesses. For program eligibility, more information, and how to apply you must visit their website for this at: www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap. Environmental Farm Plans do act as a pre-requisite for SCAP funding, and we can support you by developing those plans which have also moved to the online format. There are two upcoming virtual workshops for EFP; on Sept. 18th and 26. To register, you can email info@albertaefp.com or call (587) 200-2552. Under SCAP, there are sources to help with risk management and financials that AFSC can provide. This can include crop and livestock insurance, income stabilization and lending. It's important to stay updated with current programming as it can change year to year depending on the needs of Albertan Producers.
BRSD implements bus passes for new school year Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Battle River School Division (BRSD) has implemented the addition of bus passes for every student in the division who rides the bus to and from school. In a letter provided to families last week, BRSD Director of Transportation Kristi Edwards said that the primary purpose of bus passes is to ensure accurate attendance of students, critical in the event of an emergency, to provide peace of mind to parents, and to monitor how many students are regularly riding the bus. “Starting this school year, all students who utilize school bus transportation will be required to have bus passes. This new system is designed to enhance the safety and security of our students,” the letter reads. Bus drivers will scan each child’s pass every time they get on and off the bus. The information being collected includes the student’s name, the location, and time of scan. “Bus drivers will have scanners that read the bus passes as students enter and exit the bus. It is similar to scanning your room card when you stay at a hotel. The system is quick and efficient, ensuring minimal disruption to the boarding process. “The bus passes do not track the students' specific locations during the bus ride; they only record when and where the student boards and disembarks from the bus. ] “Each time a bus pass is scanned, the system records the student’s name, the time of entry or exit, and the specific bus route. This information is used solely for attendance and safety purposes,” the letter says. Parents can access the timestamp information online using a parent portal, to see if their child has successfully caught their bus, and has been dropped back off at home. “As a parent or guardian, you will have the option to view your child’s bus activity. By logging into the parent portal, you can see when your student scans on and off the bus, providing peace of mind that your child has safely arrived at school or returned home,” the letter says. The parent portal was not yet accessible at the time the letter was sent, but BRSD will notify families when it is ready to use.
Students will receive their bus passes from their bus driver on the first day of school. A grace period within the first week will allow students to get used to the routine of always having their bus pass with them. “Each bus pass will come with a plastic sleeve and a plastic luggage loop that can be easily attached to a backpack or lunch kit. This will help ensure that passes are not easily lost or misplaced. Please do not punch holes in the cards; this will damage them, and a replacement card will need to be purchased,” the letter says. For students who require a new bus pass if theirs is lost or damaged, parents will need to fill out an online form to request a replacement pass, which comes with a fee of $10. The old pass will be deactivated, and the new pass will be given to the child by their bus driver. If a child wants to go home with a friend, a bus pass is not required. “Friends cannot ride the bus home in the City of Camrose. However, in rural communities, if both sets of parents have given written permission or communicated personally with the school or the bus driver, and there is room on the bus, then a friend can ride home with another student. No bus pass will be necessary for the one-time rider,” says the letter. One of the frequently asked questions addressed in the letter asked if there was an increase in funding or incentive from the Alberta government to implement the bus pass system. “Although no specific funding was allocated for implementing bus passes for our rural riders, the introduction of this system was made possible through the annual transportation grant provided by the Alberta government. By carefully budgeting our existing resources, we were able to expand and implement the bus pass system effectively,” the letter says. Another reason for the implementation of bus passes is to monitor how many students are regularly riding the bus. “This data will help us identify and allocate empty seats to students on waiting lists, ensuring we maximize the use of our transportation resources. “We believe these changes will greatly improve the safety, security, and efficiency of our transportation services, and we appreciate your cooperation in implementing this new system,” BRSD says. Parents and guardians with any questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the BRSD transportation department.
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Senior’s Choices the big winner at the August meeting of Flagstaff County’s 100+ Women Who Care Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Flagstaff County’s 100+ Women Who Care celebrated their fifth anniversary during their August meeting, held in Alliance on Aug. 20. Group members had submitted 20 nominations for the meeting, with three picked randomly to make a presentation during the meeting to try and win the majority vote and receive $11,650. The three groups nominated to present included the FIRST Care-A-Van Project, with Lynne Jenkinson as the presenter; Flagstaff Nav-Care/Senior’s Choices, with Holly Bovencamp as the presenter, and Parents for Fun in Flagstaff, with Kristin Matier as the presenter. Nav-Care/Senior’s Choices received the majority vote and received the funding. Bovencamp is the Volunteer Coordinator for the Senior’s Choices programs, and says, “We are now able to match volunteers to clients for more than just visitations. “Our goal is to help older adults live independently at home as long as they are able. So, we’re able to offer help with yard maintenance, lawn care and snow removal, small home repair maintenance and an unexpected but huge part of our hours… transportation and delivery. “ She says the money from the 100 Women Who Care will be used for the continuance of the program, “plus we’re in the process of instituting
Flagstaff County’s 100-plus Women Who Care gathered for their August meeting in Alliance, celebrating their first full five years, and surpassing the quarter-million dollars donated mark. In August, the group chose Senior’s Choice (Nav-CARE) as the recipient of funding for $11.650.
some form of Meals on Wheels in every community in Flagstaff County.” When the group started in October 2019, the three original organizers hoped that they would get a modest number of women within Flagstaff County interested in joining. Membership has now grown to 191 women as of August’s meeting, between the ages of 15 and 88. Meeting four times a year, and sometimes designating more than one presenter to receive that meeting’s funding, the Flagstaff County 100+ Women Who Care have provided money to 37 different organizations or projects, all within the region, and have given over a quarter-million dollars, at $234,700. At the August meeting, group members heard about the progress of the project it funded during the “Spring split” meeting in the spring of 2023,
where one of the recipients was Central High Sedgewick Public School (CHSPS), with an outdoor classroom project. CHSPS received $5,425 that night from the group, and has now been able to fully fund its outdoor classroom, ready for students returning this week. This summer the group also built a parade float and ran in a number of the region’s annual parades.
There’s no upper limit on how many members the group can have, and members can be individual or group members. Anyone interested in joining can contact any one of the steering committee or members. The group has a website, at 100womenflagstaff.wordpress.com and a social media with all the information needed to join.
Central High Sedgewick Public School shared an update on their outdoor classroom project, which received funding from Flagstaff County’s 100+ Women Who Care back in May 2023. The new classroom is up and ready to be used! Above: This year the group even made a parade float, appearing in many of the region’s parades.
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Lovely and Turton meet in Holden Rural Academy now routes busses to Daysland Camrose with Parents for Fun Celeste Ewan Daysland & Area E. daysland.ab.news@gmail.com
Minister Searle Turton joined Jackie Lovely in Camrose on Monday, Aug. 26, for a meeting with Kristin Matier and Jessica Docksteader from Parents for Fun in Flagstaff to share the work they are doing in the community.
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a super fun family movie! There are a few of our local families that have decided to school their children in Holden at the Holden Rural Academy, which is a public charter school and it has provided bus routes to include Daysland on its
routes; exciting news for some as the school is largely based around agriculture. Fun little thing at our local library: if you sign up or renew in September or October you can win prizes! ‘Til next week.
for your support! We raised over $15,000 for the operations of the Family Resource Centre!!
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Sunday, September 29 7 pm Wainwright Communiplex Theatre
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Landscaping work at Daysland Health Centre
NRCB Notice of Decision shows approval of new beef confined feeding operation near Heisler Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) issued a decision letter on an application made by Mitchel Kroetsch for a new beef confined feeding operation at NW 15-42-16-W4 advising that the application had been approved. The letter, dated Aug. 20, indicated that all directly affected parties and parties not directly affected that provided written input to the NRCB would receive copies of the decision along with Kroetsch. The decision notification also says, “All directly affected parties, which includes you and Flagstaff County, have the right under AOPA to request that the Natural Resources Conservation Board (the Board) review this decision. “A written request must contain: a) a clear and concise statement of the facts There’s a landscaping project currently underway at the Daysland Health Centre. This project was made possible by the donations of time, materials, and funding by Paterson Grain, Mitch Westbrook of Cro-West Construction, and the Daysland Hospital Auxiliary. Above: the crew is hard at work spreading gravel.
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relevant to the application b) the grounds on which the request for review is made c) a brief explanation as to the nature of the prejudice or damage that has resulted or will result from the order, decision, or direction d) a brief description of the remedy sought e) your name, address, telephone number, and, if available, e-mail address f) if you have a representative, the representative’s name, address, telephone number, and, if available, e-mail address.” Any such requests need to be received by NRCB no later than 4:30 p.m. on the filing deadline of Wednesday, Sept. 11. A very detailed Decision Summary has been published on the NRCB website: nrcb.ca under CFO Search/Recent CFO Decisions. 24091ZC0
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Properties For Sale by Public Auction
Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the MGA, Flagstaff County will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Flagstaff County Office, 12435 TP RD 442, Sedgewick, AB, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11am, the following lands: Roll #525800 SE-14-42-15-W4 RURAL, 4 acres RESERVE BID $6,000
Roll # 1105400 3010B0:3:10 GALAHAD, 6,250 Square Feet RESERVE BID $36,000
Roll # 1007550 RN67;6;35, 36 STROME, 14,934 Square Feet RESERVE BID $40,000
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New Year, New Beginnings Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! During the 2023-2024 school year, BRSD served approximately 5,812 students in 32 schools/programs including 10 Hutterite Colony Schools, Battle River Centre for Alternative Learning, the Camrose Women’s Shelter, Pre-K and French Immersion for grades K-12. In BRSD, the majority of our students come from farms, acreages, villages and small towns in a predominantly rural setting which has a total population of about 47,961 people (based on 2021 population estimates from Alberta Municipal Affairs).
The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 3. Please download our Calendar and Education Plan from our website: www.brsd.ab.ca
BRSD Senior Leadership Team
BRSD Senior Leaders and Directors
Board of Trustees
(L-R) Rhae-Ann Holoien, Superintendent; Natasha Wilm, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources; Imogene Walsh, Secretary-Treasurer; Stephen Hoyland, Assistant Superintendent - Education Services School Name
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Bashaw Battle River Alternative Centre for Education (BRACE) Bawlf C.W. Sears
K-12 1-12 K-12 PreK-4
Bashaw Camrose Bawlf Tofield
Craig Dimond Mark Chanasyk April L'Heureux Adam Madsen
Chelsea Niederlag
Camrose Composite High (École)
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Shane Gau
Camrose Women's Shelter Central High Sedgewick
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Mark Chanasyk Richard Cowan
Charlie Killam (École)
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As we begin the 2024-25 school year, these are our key focus areas of the 2024-27 Education Plan:
1. Learning Success for All: Ensuring that every student receives adequate support and resources to thrive while continuing to build a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy 2. Enhance High Quality Learning and Working Environments: Building a positive school culture and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for students and staff 3. Well-Being: Promoting inclusive Karen Gartner environments and prioritizing the Jennifer Erick (Acting) mental and physical health of all students and staff
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OBITUARIES
Don Kueber
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Don Kueber announce his passing on August 27,
2024, at the age of 74 years. Don was born in Killam, Alberta, on July 5, 1950, to James and Eileen Kueber (Kroetsch). He will be remembered by his loving wife of 46 years, Marge. Children George (Kristin), Alan (Carrie), and Kristen LeHoux (Darcy). Grandchildren, Braxten, Ericka, Duncan, and Braiden Kueber as well as
Jackson and Sam LeHoux. Brother John Kueber (Shelly), sisters Laureen Kinzer (Merlyn), Mary Ann Borys (Willie), and Joyce Golka (Jeff), sisterin-law Kathy Kueber, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his father James and mother Eileen along with brothers Robert, Joseph, and Fred.
Maxine Morrison (White) MORRISON, Maxine (White) June 2, 1938 ~ August 7, 2024 Maxine Morrison (nee White) passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening with her family by her side. Maxine was born in Calgary, AB and went to elementary school there. She moved to Turner Valley where she made life-long friends. She attended high school in Drayton Valley, where she met J.H. Cue Morrison. They were married in Edmonton at the Oilmen’s Club in 1956. They resided in Hardisty for many years where they started a family. Here, Maxine took pleasure in working at the school in the
library. Together, they then moved to Calgary, where she took accounting to assist Cue with their business, Q.M. Consulting & Inspection Services Ltd. Maxine travelled all over Canada with Cue. Maxine was a life-long learner, always interested in new experiences, many times volunteering while Cue was working. She had a passion and love for reading and was always eager to pick up a new book. Cue and Maxine spent many enjoyable winters in Palm Springs with family and friends. Maxine is survived by her two children, Tracy and Sandi (Keith); Wayne; grandchildren, Dustin (Shandy), Jenna
(Cam), Colton (Alida), Bailey (Cody); and great-grandchildren, Colby, Sydney, Braxden, Mira, and Kase. In honour of Maxine being reunited with Cue, there will be a social at the Days Inn Camrose Norsemen, 6505 48 Ave, Camrose, AB on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Please RSVP via text or phone to Sandi 780.966.1785. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.memoriesfuneral.com Memories Funeral Home & Crematorium 780-454-9111 Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial
Don grew up on the lively James and Eileen Kueber farm just south of Killam. Cattle, grain and kids were the theme! He attended school in Killam in his younger years and was active in hockey, baseball and 4-H. After attending Holy Redeemer College in Edmonton, he returned to Killam to farm with his father, James. He continued to play hockey for the Killam Indians and baseball for the Killam Braves and Cubs. Don married Marge Smolski on July 15, 1978, and was blessed with 46 amazing years of marriage raising their three children on their farm just one mile south. He was a great father and leader to his children as well as the most supportive grandfather to his grandchildren.
Don took pride in growing crops and harvest was one of his favourite times of the year. Don was really at home in the combine seat! He also loved heading to the pasture on a warm summer night with his brother John to check their cattle. Playing, coaching, managing and watching his kids and grandkids’ sports were among some of his favorite things to do. A highlight of his day was often having coffee with his many friends. In retirement Don enjoyed time spent with his family and friends at Pierce Lake. But most important was attending his grandchildren’s hockey games. He did not miss many games even when his health was a concern. Despite his battle with
cancer, Don amazed his doctors with his mental strength and undetermined willingness to fight to the bitter end. The family wishes to thank Dr. Tim Hanton and all the staff at the Killam General Hospital as well as all the staff at the Royal Alexandra Robbins Pavilion Ward, 6 West. A funeral service was held on Sunday, September 1, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment followed in the Killam Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Killam Wheat Kings Hockey Club or the Killam Cemetery. Arrangements by Fee & Sons Funeral Home and Crematorium Killam Helping families and their Communities for over 100 years
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Celebrating Alberta Day Wetaskiwin RCMP respond to dangerous situation that leads in Alliance Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com
Happy Alberta Day. In 2022, the Alberta Government established Alberta Day, celebrated annually on Sept. 1, commemorating the day in 1905 when the Alberta Act came into effect, creating the province of Alberta. In 1909 the government of the province passed the Alberta Women’s Institute Act and the Women’s Institute (WI) was created. In February of 1913, the Argyle Branch was started and has continued to this day, making us the oldest branch in the province. Wednesday, Sept. 11, is the next meeting. New members are always welcome, but the fall startup seems like a new year, just like school. The roll call is “Today I recycled,” agriculture is the study. There are three birthdays, Grace on Wednesday, Sept. 3, Randy on Saturday, Sept. 14, and Julia on Sunday, Sept. 22. Vickie Cloakey is making the cake. We have a Secret Sister program going from January to December. At the international level, the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) is working to ensure the issues that rural women face, and the solutions they raise, are heard and acknowledged by national and international policymakers and legislators. ACWW exists for women who want to actively engage with international policy and support and promote the empowerment of rural women. Sharing between different cultures and communities, building international friendships, and becoming global citizens are all part of the ACWW journey and we’re grateful that you’re
joining us in our work to bring rural women’s voices together to be heard. Learn more about our society and individual memberships for the ACWW on our website: acww.org.uk/ why-join-acww%3F I am the coordinator for Alberta. Church is back in session at the United Church in Alliance. There were 12 in attendance for the first service, which was a Hymn sing. Beth gave us the history behind some favourite hymns like “All Things Bright and Beautiful.” The rest of the Sundays in September are filled with congregational members taking turns in the pulpit. The Museum Tailgate party proved to be a great success in years past so it
will continue on Saturday, Sept. 28, starting a 1 p.m. at the museum yard. There will be a 50/50 and silent auction as fundraisers and a barbecue for food. The museum has picked up several new members with great enthusiasm. Have you had a drive by the Gathering Place lately? Just look at the lovely garden beds! Galahad is having a Meet and Greet on Saturday, Sept 21. It will be a potluck, and is being held at the school. It is still called the school even though the building stopped functioning as a school years ago. Donna Chalifoux made a trip to Saskatchewan for a family memorial. She spent several days there. Lots of harvest is getting done.
to death of teenage suspect
On Aug. 30 at 12:28 a.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report of individuals who were following a caller to 911, who said these people were trying to kill him. At 1:22 a.m., police located an individual on 56 Street and 37A Avenue in Wetaskiwin and approached him. It was found that this individual was in possession of several weapons, which officers were able to confiscate. However, a confrontation occurred which resulted in two officers discharging their service firearms and the individual being struck. Officers immediately transitioned to life saving measures, rendering first aid to the individ-
Acreage Auction Marshall & Lorraine Hrehirchuk Hilliard, AB
Saturday, Sept 14, 2024 @ 10 A.M.
VIEWING: FRIDAY, SEPT 13TH, 11 AM TO 5 PM Directions: 532077 R.Rd. 180 being 1 Mile West of Hilliard Corner on Highway 16 to R. Rd. 180 & 1 Mile North or Chipman and Tofield Junction on Highway 16, 6 Miles East on Highway 16 to R.Rd. 180 & 1 Mile North. Tractors & Major Equipment & Livestock Equipment: *Case 830 Diesel w/ Dual Range Drive, Cab, Rd. Fenders, Hyds., 9' Underslug Dozer Blade Hyd, 18.4X30 Rubber SN#8217170 * Ford 8N 3 pt. Tractor, 3 pt. Equip. Sold Separate, 2 Bottom Plow, 6' Blade, 7' Cult. * Case 4 Bottom Plow, Hyd. * 7' N. Holland 45,46,47 T. Type Sickle Mower SN# 14334 * 14' J.D. A.W. T. Disc. *Ant. McCormick S. Del. Rake * 10 Bale Stooker * 12' Cockshutt 246 C. Plow w/ Cyl. * Head Gate * 8' Steel Stock Racks for 1/2 or 3/4 Ton * UFA Cattle Waterer & Parts * 2 Round Bale Feeders * 7' & 11' Long Steel Feeder Truck & Boat & Hunting: *Antique 1962 Dodge 400 2 Ton w/ 14' Long Pipe Deck for Round Bales, 318 Motor, 2 spd. Axle, Hoist, Runs * 16' Alum Spring Lock Boat w/ Oars, Evenrude Motor, hasnt been used in 10+ Yrs. * Goose Decoys * Goose Hunting Blinds Grain Bins & Sheds: *Approx. 1100 Bushel Steel Butler Bin * 12'X14' Wooden Bin w/ Metal Roof on Skids * White 10'X12' Barn Shed * 8'X10' White Chop/Grain Bin w/ Metal Roof * Metal 10'X10' Garden Shed on Wood Floor Antiques & Collectables: *Oak D. Room Suite w/ 51" Wide Buffet, 5' High X 33" Wide China Cabinet, Table w/ 5 Chairs, 1 Arm Chair * Red Color Step Stool, Nice * Round & Square Tubs * Hilliard Homemade UGG Elevator for Table, Etc. * Easter Eggs * 100 Ib. Beam Scale * Cordwood Saw w/ Mandrill * Sad Iron * Nice 16"X17" Red Coca Cola Cooler * Floor Stereo w/ Radio & Record Player * 2 Straps w/ 6 Horse Bells on Each one * Ivory Spreaders * Bridle & Bit Wool Carder * Metal Trunk * Beautiful Red Mint Cond. Couch & Chair * 1 Gal. Medalta w/ Lid * (2) 4 Gal Medicine Hat Medalta Crocks * 2 Cabbage Cutters w/ Boxes, 2 Blade & 3 Blade * 1 Metal 2 Blade Cabbage Cutter, No Box * Brown Wardrobe 75" High X 4' Wide * 1965 Wedding Gift 22" High Ashtray w/ Stand * Some License Plates, * Etc. Garage & Yard, (Brief & Partial Listing): *Good Selection of Power & Hand Tools * Various Air Impacts * Older Twin Air Compressor * Tool Chest * Parts Washer * Fourney Welder * 2 Ton Hyd. Press * Gear Oil Pump * Manual Tire Changer * Ant. Heins Werner 1 Ton Bumper Jack * Various Bolt Bins & Contents * Loggan Chains * Gear & Bearing Pullers * Table Saw * Car & Truck Service Manuals * Tap & Die Sets * Various Cords * Jackal & Hyd. Jacks & Floor Jacks * Power Fist 4 Ton Log Splitter * Old Skidoo Trailer, No Vin, Needs Work * Various Sockets for Rear Axle Trucks * Mag Pie Trap * Various Garden Tools * Dog House * Approx. 1 Cord Spruce Wood * Elect. Pea Sheller * 8' Windmill * Farm Crest 4 H.P. Rototiller * Sears 5 H.P. Rototiller * Older 8 H.P. Reartine Rototiller * 75 Gal F. Tank w/ Stand * 48" Swisher Lawn Sweep, Like New * M.Craft 17.5 H.P. R. Mower w/ 42 Cut. * Kids Bike * Plus Numerous Other Items Households: *68" High White Fridgidaire Upright Freezer, 4 Years Old, Nice *60" High Danby Fridge, Black Sides w/ Grey Doors, 4 Years old, Nice * Office Work Station * 3' Wide Filing Cabinets w/ Hutch * 60" Queen B. Room Suite w/ H& F Boards, Double Dressor & Mirror, 4 Drawer Chest, 4 Year Old Matresses * Small Danby Port. Air Conditioner * Various Couches & Chairs * Other B.R. Suites, Etc. *Sealors * Usual House Misc. Pots & Pans, Dishes, Canners, Roasters, Etc. * 200+ Pocket Reading Books, Etc. Marshall owned & operated Pacific 66 Service Station on 64st. & 118 Ave., Edmonton for years so expect many mechanical tools & goods. Please note no antlers or mounted animals will be sold. A very interesting sale to attend. Major items sell approximately 1:00 to 1:30 pm. Sale Terms: Items are Cash, Cheque with Bank Reference. No debit or charge cards are accepted. G.S.T. charged where applicable & no Buyers Premium. Please inspect all items as to description or condition as all sales are final. Neither the Owners or Auction Firm are responsible for any item once sold as to safekeeping, theft, etc. Neither parties are responsible for accidents on or off property. All items to be removed by 5 P.M. on September 21, 2024, no exceptions.
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ual and EMS was called. EMS transported the individual to the hospital however, despite lifesaving efforts, the individual died at the hospital. The deceased caller has been identified as a 15-year-old resident of Samson Cree Nation. Events like these are traumatic for everyone involved. The Alberta RCMP wish to extend their profound condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of this young man. In compliance with legislative requirements, the Director of Law Enforcement was immedi-
ately notified causing the deployment of the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) to oversee the investigation into this incident. The RCMP believes in accountability and transparency and in so doing will provide full support to the ASIRT investigators. Independent of ASIRT’s investigation, the RCMP’s internal review processes have been implemented to gather a full account of what took place during this incident, including Police training, policy, and response.
Metiskow Agriculture Society
Trail Ride
Saturday September 21
Registration 10-10:30 am - Ride Start 11 am
Wagons Welcome! $35/Rider (horse or wagon) includes supper. Ride the trail only no supper $20.00/rider. Bring your own lunch for the trail, water supplied. Steak supper 5 p.m. at Metiskow Hall Supper tickets: 13-Adult $25/plate; 12-8 - $15; Kids 7 & under free. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER BY Sept.16. Question or registration contact: Wilma Halvorson 780-753-0785 or email wilma_halvorson@hotmail.com or Check out our Facebook Page Cash or Cheques ONLY
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Flagstaff Players are holding Open Auditions for our Spring 2025 musical production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Audition Dates: September 10th or 12th, 6:30pm, Sedgewick Community Hall. Please come prepared to sing a song, it can be from the musical or not. If these dates don’t work for you, please contact us at flagstaffplayers21@gmail.com for an appointment.
EDMONTON COIN SHOW & SALE September 21/22 2024, 10 am - 4:30 pm, Sunday,10 am - 3:00 pm.. Lions Centre 11113 - 113 Street, Edmonton. Free market evaluations. Dealers from across Canada * Auctions * Displays * WATCHES * Family friendly! www.edmontoncoinclub.com/shows.
Anybody who likes cherries: Brian’s Upick has some that are ready for picking. Call 780-678-0053 for appointments and pricing.
BRUDERHEIM COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE LOCATED AT MORAVIAN CHURCH COMPOUND FROM 9AM TO 6PM PLEASE CALL 780 707 0810 FOR DONATIONS.
Forestburg Arena Association AGM Monday September 23, 2024 7:30 PM Upstairs at the Forestburg Arena and Multi-Use Facility Positions to be filled. 2 year term. Everyone welcome.
Volunteen Program at Hardisty Health Center (2024-2025) Registration is Now Open! Are you a youth aged 14-18 interested in a career in healthcare? The Hardisty Health Center is offering a valuable opportunity to gain experience through their Volunteen Program. Those interested can call or message Sheila Commandeur at 780-888-7007, Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 4 pm. The deadline to register is October 4, 2024.
Creation Ministries International will be at Killam Baptist Church on Sunday September 15 at 6PM. Gus Olsthoorn will be speaking on "If the Bible is True...." There will also be a Q&A session Books and media will be available for purchase. All ages welcome.
FIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR 2024 AUCTION PROGRAM: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Antiques, Militaria, Collections, Estates, Single Items. For Auction, or Possible Purchase: Toll-Free 1800-694-2609, Email Us at sales@switzersauction.com or Visit Us @ www.switzersauction.com.
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The Tofield Floor Curling Club invites all seniors 50+ to join us for the start of our fall and winter season of floor curling. We will be starting September 9th, and go till next summer. Every Monday at 1:00 pm in the Community Hall. For more information, please call Ralph @ 780-662-4555 Viking AA Group Meetings Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Golden Valley Lutheran Church FOR SALE SALE FOR Brian’s U-Pick Fruits, Berries, and Veggies has Strawberry Runners for sale. Available now. •Goji Berries Suckers - 2 months old plotted and ready to be picked up and planted. Buyers responsibility to pick up immediately after payment. •Summer Raspberry plants for sale. until August 15. •Fall berries ready August 15. •Dwarf Cherry and Plum trees available. Buyers responsibility to dig up trees purchased. Payment required before digging. All sales are final. No refunds or returns. Cash only. Everything must go! Call Brian at 780-678-0053 in Killam Large Keller china cabinet (approx. 2001) glass doors, glass shelves, mirrored back, lights up. 2 separate pieces, top & bottom Approx. 7 ft tall. Pretty heavy - will need truck and 2 people will be picked up from garage/driveway. $100. Text 780-336-3422 if interested.
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Specializing in Hail Damage Metal Roofing, Vinyl Siding, All Farm Structures, Metal and Building Restructuring. Call Clint at 780-226-9693. AA Affordable Contracting. Serving local area for 30 years. CWB Covered and Fully Insured.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT IS HIRING: Parts Technicians, Sales Consultant, Agriculture & Heavy Equipment Techs - Journeyman, Apprentices and Sales roles. View Open Roles www.rockymtn.com/careers. Possible Relocation and Signing Bonus Offered.
SERVICES Clay-Con Construction Clayton Rauser 38+ year Journeyman Carpenter 780-385-5448 All Types of Renovations •Additions •Decks •Roofing •Concrete •Windows •Framing •5” Continuous Eavestroughs •Siding •and More!
Quality Residential and Commercial Interior Painting. Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 Roy's Handyman Services. Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Call 780-232-3097
•Absolutely NO Hidden Fees •Escort to Reception/Waiting Room •Pick up and Drop off at your door •Top Notch Service! •Retired Medic •Locally Owned and Operated
TMtfnc 587-987-7810 Drywall Taping/ Ceiling Texturing 40 years experience on the job, from commercial buildings to new homes to home renovations. No job too small. Experienced Killam drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job, big or small. Don't want to do it yourself? - Give me a call! I also do ceiling textures. Flagstaff Taping & Texturing Murray Cholowsky Call or text at 780-385-1251
PRIVATE MORTGAGE LENDER. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-405-1228; www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca. Hawkeye Ag Inc. Custom Corral Cleaning. Excavator, Bulldozer, Grader, Skid Steer, Compactor, Manure Spreader. Serving Lamont County and Areas, custom corral cleaning, earth works, aggregate and excavation. Call Clayton @ 780.718.7479, or email at hawkeyeagservices@outlook.com.
Mike & Dave Rv Inc. Service, Storage, Parts. Call us today! 780-415-5015 or visit our website: www.mdrv.ca **Located just 11 kms North of Tofield on Highway 834** WANTED WANTED COLLECTOR/ ENTREPRENEUR PURCHASING COINS & COLLECTIONS! CASH PAID! ROYAL CANADIAN MINT COINS, collections, rare & old coins, silver & gold coins, jewelry, nuggets, bullion, sterling, gold & silver! 306-774-2420.
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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY
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School, sports, scripture, and more to look forward to in Sedgewick Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030
Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com
Happy back to school! I hope everyone had a great first day! Back to school also means back to routine. And with routine comes time for extracurricular activities. The CHSPS drama club is picking up rehearsals for “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Performances will be held around Halloween. Golf and volleyball try-
outs are right away as well. CHSPS School Council will host an apple and pear fundraiser later this month. All funds raised help support school activities and events. The delivery date will be Thursday, Oct. 10. Contact Lynette Hayes if you're interested in supporting your local school and enhancing students' experiences. Sedgewick bowling leagues will be ready to roll after Thanksgiving weekend. They also have multiple categories for all ages. From the morning league, to ladies, to mixed evenings, to youth.
Sedgewick Community Church of the Nazarene is having their Sunday School kick-off this Sunday, Sept. 8. It's open to all and will be celebrated with a chili cook-off lunch, activities, and games. The Sedgewick United Church is returning from summer break and the first service in September will be held in Lougheed. All are welcome. Building Blocks is a family literacy program for families with children up to five years old and gives children and caregivers the tools to a successful start in kindergarten.
It's run by Flagstaff Community Adult Learning and this is its tenth year! Congratulations on this milestone! It runs in several locations throughout Flagstaff County and is beloved by many. Sessions will resume this October. If you'd like to learn more, stop by the open house at Flagstaff Community Adult Learning on Thursday, Sept. 12, on 50 street in Killam, right across from the Wild Rose Co-op. With the last long weekend of summer gone, the Sedgewick Lake Side Mar-
to go through. There are times you are so tired, you don’t know how you can go on. Just like the ferry, there are times when you can’t go on, and you have to rely on people around you to help carry you through part of your journey. It can be hard, but friends I want to tell you, when you are journeying the road God wants you to be on, when you are head-
ing his direction, he is also there with you, helping you, carrying you, and the destination is worth it, because it is eternity with God in heaven.
kets have come to an end. Remember, the museum on main street Sedgewick is open Tuesday and Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. They still have history books and Joan has a wealth of knowledge of
the area. The pool and spray park at the campground are also shut down for the season. Hopefully you had a chance to cool off there this summer. It's always a family favourite.
FAITH COLUMN These past few weeks I shared about our little venture through BC. There were long drives, and many roads that went up and down, wound around mountains. This was not enjoyable for my son and my wife, who both struggle with car sickness, but we were all agreed that the destination was worth it. One of my favourite parts of the journey to the Pacific Ocean are the ferry
rides. We came to parts in our journey when we could not go any further. We had to rely on BC Ferries to carry us (we took four ferries of all different sizes). Guess where my wife was? Out on the deck or near a window soaking in God’s creation. As we journey down the road of life, it is not all easy traveling on straight, flat roads. There are mountains to go up and valleys
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Motorists reminded to drive carefully as kids head back to school Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Alberta Transportation is reminding drivers to use extra caution as students are returning to classrooms this week, both in watching for children walking to school and in sharing the road with school buses. “After a long summer, drivers need to be extra careful in school zones and around buses as children head back to school. The start of the school year is an exciting time and young children may not be paying attention to what’s going on around them, so drivers must be vigilant in school zones.” If you’re driving behind a school bus, alternating flashing amber lights on the bus indicate a bus driver is slowing to stop in order to pick up or drop off students. When the driver comes to a stop, the amber lights will change to flashing red. Passing a school bus while the red lights are flashing is illegal, and comes with a hefty fine and six demerits. “The penalty for failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights is $567 and six demerit points. “Drivers must respect the flashing lights on a school bus, which create a safety zone around the bus and are often children's only defence when they get on or off
the bus.” Drivers coming from the other direction must also stop when approaching a bus with red lights flashing. “Slow down and stop when the school bus activates its alternately flashing red lights. “This means you must stop whether you are approaching an oncoming bus or following one. “The only exception to this rule is when the bus is on the opposite side of a two-way highway that is physically divided by a median.” Note that new school years often bring new bus routes, so make sure you know the rules even if you’ve never seen a bus on your road before. School zone speed limits are 30 km/hr, from 8 to 9:30 a.m.; from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on school days. Note that individual municipalities may pass bylaws to amend school zone hours, but if they do so, they must have signs indicating the times for their community. Playground zones are also 30 km/hr, and these speed limits are in effect from 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset. In some communities, school zones are also playground zones, which extends the speed limit to sunset.
Unreserved Real Estate Auction for Lagoona Beach RV Park Starts on Oct 11th, 2024 to Ends on Oct 15th, 2024 Killam, AB Address: 3915 49th Ave, Killiam, Selling 5.71 Acres with 18 Full Service RV Lots with Power (2 with Power Only), Sewer & Water Plus Internet, All Graveled & Nicely Treed with a Lake View. Managers Office with 2 Bathrooms/Shower Combo (Handicap Accessible), Washer & Dryer Facilities Plus the Main House is 1632 sq ft with Walk Out Basement, 4 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms, Under Floor Heater, Continuous Hot Water Heating & AC. New Single Car Garage Approx. 10'x20' Built in 2022. Zoned: Commercial Utilities: 220 Power, Gas & Town Water This Property Could be an Excellent Investment as Killam is Located at the Intersection of Hwy 36 & Hwy Killiam 13 in the County of Flagstaff with a Population of 1000 People & Lots of Oilfield Activity in the Area. OR You could use it as your home with a private campground right on a beautiful lake. There are so many options for this property.
Many schools have crossing guards who assist students in crossing the streets in front of their schools, and it’s important to watch carefully and stop when indicated by the guard.
Fall-Harvest Machinery Consignment Auction
H #16 E S Y S O 11 C O 14 16 , 2024 Location: Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 (1 Mile East of Hwy 834) South Side of the Road
Phone: (780) 208-2508 Office Aaron Olson - (403) 913-9644 - Allen Olson - (403) 783-0556 We are now accepting Listings for this Sale. Any items prelisted by September 11th will be included in our Sales Posters, Newspaper & Radio Advertising, Web Page & Social Media. Selling equipment to all four Western provinces and the Northern USA.
Open Houses: Saturday - September 21st & Sunday - September 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Owner: Tom at (780-719-8877) Realtor & For More Information: Hill Realty Inc. Norm Hill (780) 449-5622 Aaron Olson (403) 913-9644 Real Estate Terms & Condi ons: 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
Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. (403) 843-2747 Rimbey - (780) 208-2508 Hwy 16/Rge Rd 185 1 (855) 783-0556 Toll Free - License No. 165690 E-mail: abolson@telusplanet.net - Homepage: allenolsonauction.com
Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey Office - 403-843-2747 - Toll Free - 1-855-783-0556 Hwy #16 East Office - 780-208-2508 Rimbey & Hwy #16 East, Alberta - License No. 165690 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net - Website: www.allenolsonauction.com
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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 MilesEast Eastof of the theVillage 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.
Real Estate Transactions are being Handled by Maxwell Polaris Victor Lillo (780) 708-2000 & Allen Olson (403) 783-0556
Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey & Hwy #16 East/Rge Rd 185, Alberta (403) 843-2747 Rimbey - (780) 208-2508 - Hwy #16 East/Rge Rd 185 - Toll Free 1-855-783-0556 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net - Homepage: allenolsonauction.com License No. 165690