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Ryley and Tofield filled with slo-pitch players
PHOTOS BY KARI JANZEN
A BBOBC player grins as she makes the play at first base to get the third out to end the inning during their first game of the weekend in Ryley on Saturday, August 31 against the Swamp Donkeys. Kari Janzen Staff Reporter Ryley and Tofield were buzzing with slo-pitch players over the September long weekend, with campers and tents even being set up on Thursday, August 29 in anticipation of the 28th annual, three-day Ry-Tof Slo-pitch tournament, hosted by the Tofield Agricultural Society and the Beaver Heritage and Ag Society. The weather was hot and sunny, with temperatures in the high 20s all weekend. Local teams included the HomeTime Hooligans, Misfits, Big Hitties, BBOBC, and the Screamin’ Seagulls. Each team was guaranteed five games, as round robin games were played on Saturday and Sunday before finals
began on Monday. The tournament can host a maximum of 80 teams, and this year 76 teams registered, which is slightly less than last year’s 78. Main organizer Vanita Eglauer said the funds raised from this tournament go towards the facilities that the Ag societies run. “Proceeds from this event are split between the two Ag societies and support the facilities they own and operate. The Beaver Heritage and Ag Society operates the Ryley Pool, and Tofield Ag Society operates the Tofield Arena,” she said. Twelve diamonds are needed for the tournament, with six in Ryley, five in Tofield, and one in Lindbrook. “The tournament uses six diamonds in each community. Ryley includes two
A Home-Time Hooligans player fields the ball during their game against the Liquor Pigs in Tofield on Saturday. diamonds on the schoolgrounds as well as the four diamonds on their sportsgrounds. Tofield uses their four sportsgrounds diamonds, the Lindbrook diamond, and the schoolgrounds when needed,” Eglauer said. The very first Ry-Tof tournament was held in 1996 with 42 teams, when the Tofield and Beaver Heritage Ag Societies decided to bring the Harvest Klassik back to life. “Slo-pitch was a popular sport in the mid-1990s, and in 1996 the Tofield Ag Society & Beaver Heritage and Ag Society had a desire to revive an event formerly known as the ‘Harvest Klassik’ as a fundraising activity for the communities,” the Tales of Tofield book says. “The two Ag Societies have cooperated
to host this event every year since. After years of growing demand to enter this ‘Ry-Tof Tournament,’ in 2008 the tournament expanded to 80 teams.” “The tournament was not held in 2020 or 2021 due to covid, but returns for the 28th year this year,” Eglauer said. There were cash prizes for each winner of the round robin games, as well as for the top four teams in the 10 events on Monday. A dance was held on Saturday in Tofield, and in Ryley on Sunday. “Like most major events, there is a small army of volunteers that help make this tournament happen!” Eglauer said.
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Back to school in full swing across Beaver County
Kids exit the buses at Ryley School, ready to return to the classroom on Tuesday, The Holden Rural Academy student parking lot fills up on the first day of school, September 3. KARI JANZEN PHOTO Tuesday, September 3. KARI JANZEN PHOTO
Parents and children enter the C.W. Sears Elementary School on the first day of classes, on Tuesday, September 3. KATE PRIESTLEY PHOTO
Staff members greet students as they arrive at Tofield School for the first day of classes on Tuesday, September 3. KATE PRIESTLEY PHOTO
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Dog face to face with cougar in acreage backyard Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Joraine Wasmuth, who lives on an acreage near the Hastings Lake Community Hall, said when she and her husband came home around 10 p.m. on Monday, August 26, she had no idea there was a cougar in their backyard. They let their dog outside but quickly recognized a difference in the dog’s bark. “We had just gotten home and we had put the dog out. We heard her barking and it was a different bark than what she normally does, a different pitch and tone, and a bit more urgency. “So, I said to my husband, ‘oh, you better go see what's going on.’ He went out with a flashlight and it took him a second to register what it
was. The dog and the cougar were face to face right on our back deck, at the bottom of the stairs. He yelled and shone the light and that’s what scared it away. “But it didn't bolt, it just trotted off back into the trees,” she said. Wasmuth said they never imagined they would have an experience like this. They are new to the rural life, having moved to the acreage in June, after living in Edmonton and area for the last 15 years. “We did not think we would have any kind of an encounter like this in our yard, but we have 80 acres and a lot of back forest just off of our yard site, so I suppose it's not that big of a shock, but I know conservation officers have said it's quite rare,” Wasmuth said.
Their dog is a 90pound guard dog, and Wasmuth said she wasn’t backing down when confronted with the cougar. “We're very proud of her. She’s a large guard dog, and she wasn't backing down. The cougar didn't seem to be either, until my husband shone his flashlight,” Wasmuth said. The dog is new to the family, as the Wasmuth’s recently got her as a rescue. “She's brand new to us. We got her from a rescue about a month ago, and we know she was a shepherd guard breed,” she said. Wasmuth said they contacted conservation, but, at the time of the interview, no one had stopped by yet. “Conservation said it's rare, but that cougars are usually pretty mobile,
they just pass through. We're wondering if maybe the fires are pushing more wildlife this way, because I've been hearing stories about more sightings,” she said. They do not have any livestock, but Wasmuth
said she wants to let people know the cougar may still be in the area. “I know there's livestock nearby, and I want the community around here to be informed. I wouldn't want to hear that somebody's horse
got attacked, when I could have said something, but being new here, we just don't know very many neighbours yet. I don't know how long the cougar will stick around, but hopefully it won't,” she said.
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BROAD REACH Bus passes required for new school year Advertise Kari Janzen
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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
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Summer program wraps up, coordinator says had a successful summer Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
The Town of Tofield’s summer program wrapped up on Friday, August 23, and program coordinator Jenn Guiton said it was a successful summer. “On the very last day, I asked the group if they had a great summer and they all yelled out a very enthusiastic yes. “I took that as a sign that it was a success. There were lots of smiles and lots of happy kids, so that's always a good indicator,” she said. The program, which ran during the months of July and August, provided the opportunity to go on six field trips, including bowling, archery, visiting the Telus World of Science, Edmonton Valley Zoo, Jurassic Forest in Gibbons, and the Beaverhill Bird Observatory. “All the field trips were filled to capacity. It was obvious that the interest from the community was there,” Guiton said. Guiton said her goal for the program this summer was to ensure there were different types of activities for the kids to try, and to provide a great summer experience for everyone. “I wanted all the kids to look back and say, I had a great summer. I also wanted to make sure that I had a variety of activities, but the big goal was that I really wanted a memorable and exciting summer for the kids,” she said. Guiton worked with two summer students
and said their teamwork made the program a success. “The three of us met every morning and banded together. As the coordinator I handled the administrative side of things, but as far as running the program, doing the games, getting the kids ready, supervising them, we were all in it together. It was a really good team effort, they were fantastic, Belle and Ansh, they're great,” she said. Highlights of the summer for Guiton were the field trips, as well as the western and science theme days. “Super science day was great. We did some science experiments, and we exploded a watermelon, which was really exciting. The kids talked about that for the rest of the summer. “Another highlight was western day, which we did in conjunction with the actual rodeo. We did hobby horse barrel racing, and we had real cowboys come and do roping with us. We also had a classic games day, playing old style games like the three-legged race, potato sack race, and egg on a spoon,” Guiton said. To wrap up the summer, the last day was a day at the spray park. “On the final day we had ice cream sundaes and went to the spray park. We also made tie dye socks that they can wear to school. I thought we'd give them something that they could take with them for the road. It was a really nice farewell day. A day at the spray
Long weekend provides good weather for harvest
A local farmer just north of the village of Ryley was spending his long weekend making silage on Saturday, August 31. KARI JANZEN PHOTO
park was long-awaited. We struggled with water restrictions, smoke, extreme heat, and then the rain, but everything lined up on the last day of the program. It was a perfectly beautiful, sunny, warm day,” she said. The program’s daily average was about 25 kids in the afternoon, and six for the younger group in the mornings. “About 25 kids in the afternoon would be the average. There were days we had 30 and there were days we had 18. Many of them were the same kids everyday, but we also had quite a few drop-ins and visitors, relatives visiting family in town, so cousins came. The younger group was a very small group. One of my goals that I put in my report is to amp up the morning group a little bit next year. It's hard, because some of the four-
year-olds haven't left their mom before,” she said. Now that the program has concluded, Guiton will return to teaching
music lessons full-time, which follows the school year. “I would love to say thank you for the opportunity to be the coordina-
tor of the summer program this year. I had a great summer, and I love the kids and I wish them all a great back to school season,” she said.
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Former summer student now new activity coordinator at Sunshine Villa Kari Janzen
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Bethany Dupuis, a longtime resident in the Tofield area, first began working at the Sunshine Villa in 2016 when she was in Grade 10 for work experience. Under then-activity coordinator Julie Ishida, Dupuis said it is a bit odd to be in the position herself now. “I remember myself in that chair, very scared, timid, but now I’m kind of in control of things, and it's nice. It's a weird feeling, but hopefully I can make Julie proud,” Dupuis said. Along with working at the Villa for work experience credits, Dupuis was a summer student and volunteered during her spares in her last year of high school. “I was also a summer student for two summers and then when I was in Grade 12, during my free periods, I would come here to volunteer and help, whether it be with maintenance or the activity department. I was also a casual for two years. Quite a few residents here have known me since I was in Grade 10, and are happy to have me back again,” she said. Dupuis graduated from Tofield School in 2018, and attended NorQuest College in Edmonton where she received her certification in recreation therapy. “Previous to now, I was working at ElderCare Edmonton, which is an adult day program. I was at the central location as program facilitator, doing recreation therapy underneath our program manager, just doing the same thing with recreation. They have goals, and they meet their goals through leisure,” she said. Dupuis says she believes activities for the residents at the Villa is very important to their well being. “I think it's crucial. I know a lot of residents here are very independent, but I do get some where, even if we just play a round with chess, they're quite happy with that. I think it's good to maintain their cognition, staying stimulated, and maintaining their quality of life. I have a crowd that does do the activities, and I have some that don't, but even
ones that don't, I try to just say hello or joke with them,” she said. “I am looking forward to being able to provide these leisure activities, trying to make their life more full. Just because you're older doesn't mean it has to end. I’ll be working to maintain their favorite activities and hobbies, and just trying to connect with them. “My favourite part is just getting to know their history, their past, and being able to joke with them. It's already begun, and it's been really good,” Dupuis said. Dupuis’ first day was Tuesday, August 13, and she says she is looking to add more outings for the residents. “Hopefully, once I get ahold of everything, I'd like to do more outings. I've already planned to try to do activities once a month that is related to the community, called Helping Hands. Next Friday, we're doing bookmarks and donating them to the library. A lot of the time, I find with men especially,
their whole life they’ve had a purpose of providing. A lot of them don't like activities, but they might be lacking in that way, so just trying to find that fulfillment through providing in some way,” she said. Dupuis says each day has a basic schedule, and she has many other tasks in between activities. “Every day we exercise, there’s an activity at 10:30 a.m. and one at 1:30 p.m., and I set up for those in between time. I do grant writing, calendar planning, our newsletter, birthday cards, contact entertainment, and decorating,” she said. Dupuis says there are not any students currently doing work experience at the Villa, but she hopes they will be able to find some students who would be interested. “It's pretty rare for us to get volunteers, and pretty rare for students because what they're interested is usually not in seniors, or senior care and activities. It would be nice, but we haven’t had any students
recently. I know I wouldn't be where I am now without being here for work experience. “I used to be scared of
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Bethany Dupuis is the Sunshine Villa's new activity coordinator. Dupuis' first day was August 13, but she has spent many hours at the Villa through work experience, being a summer student, and volunteering during her high school years. KARI JANZEN PHOTO
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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).
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Road approach policy emended - will charge for unauthorized culvert removals Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council approved a policy amendment on road approaches at their Aug. 21 regular meeting as presented by Dan Blackie, general manager of infrastructure. “I’m asking for council to approve the Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) meeting decision,” he said, referring to the GPC’s Aug. 14 amendments to the Road Approaches Policy and Administrative Procedures.
Blackie explained the reason for the changes: “The county consistently receives more requests for approach construction than it can accommodate each ear.” “Administration has received a favourable response from landowners when they have been authorized to construct the approach themselves and the county provides the culvert,” which he called “an alternative cost sharing method.” “We supply the culvert and the farmer does the work,” he said, with scrutiny from the county
to ensure it is being done properly. However, it happens that on occasion the landowner cannot follow through with building the approach after having received the culvert. The policy amendment would now allow the county to recover te cost of the culvert that had been provided to the landowner but was not used. “Most farmers perform this task,” he said. “We give them the culvert and drive by to check if it’s put in. If the culvert is not used, we
ask for it back. It doesn’t happen often.” When it comes to unauthorized approaches, he said: “The county is aware that some landowners construct approaches without asking the county’s approval first. The new policy provisions for unauthorized approaches will allow the county some recourse in approving or removing these approaches.” The Administrative Procedures call for the county “to work with the landowner first to complete the approach
process and ensure that the approach meets both the required specifications and is in a safe location for the travelling public,” he said. “Removal of the approach and invoicing the landowner will be a last resort after exhausting all efforts to reach a resolution,” stated Blackie to council, adding: “We can work with them to make (the approach) work before that happens.” Minor changes have been recommended by administration to clarify the application and
inspection process and the responsibility of the landowner for pickup of the culvert during regular business hours. “One small change has been made…since the review,” he added: “Administration prefers that landowners make an appointment to pick up the culvert to ensure that it is ready and a staff member is available to provide assistance.” A motion by Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson that council approve the amended policy was passed.
First reading given to bylaw with new fees Patricia Harcourt County Council gave first reading to a bylaw changing some fees, rates and charges for services in Beaver County. For instance, council passed a new policy on road approaches at the same Aug. 21 meeting. The new fee schedule includes a fee for the removal of unauthorized culverts. “It is difficult to determine the time required to remove an approach; therefore, the fee has been set at actual cost,” states Margaret Jones, manager of legislative services, in her report. Jones also noted changes in planning and
development fees, as a result of retaining Municipal Planning Services for land use planning services. These include the processing of development and subdivision applications and Jones said there will no longer be refunds when a subdivision application is cancelled. This goes along with the implementation and/or increase of select planning services fees, which haven’t increased since 2010, said Jones. “After a review of fees charged by te county’s urban and rural neighbours, the Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw has been amended,” she said, including the following:
The county fee for filing an appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will be increased to $300; Other charges payable to MPS with GST include: Permitted Use $100; Discretionary Use for value up to $1 million - $250; Discretionary Use for value over %1 million - $400; and Variances - an additional 50 per cent of the application fee. Also, the fees charged are being changed to be equivalent to that of the MPS’ standard fees, and that MPS will be paid with GST, rather than paying the county. Plus, “the refunds previously provided at various stages of the applica-
tion process will be eliminated,” she said. “The council has received very few requests since the refund provision was added in 2019 and removal of the refund will encourage applicants to move forward with their approval conditions.” It was also noted that landowners have not previously been charged for approach inspections, but to be fair to other landowners “the fee will be charged in the future.” The fee listed in the bylaw for approach inspections is $125. The fee changes in the bylaw were passed with a motion by Councillor Lionel Williams (Division 2). Council will
consider second and third readings at the September council meeting. In the meantime, administration wants to give the public time to
absorb the fee changes. “The. adjusted fees will be effective Oct. 1 to enable the county to provide sufficient notice to affected parties,” said Jones.
Hay bales yet to be picked up for storage as feed over the winter for livestock dot the countryside in Beaver County.
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Local improvement tax bylaw passed for road surfacing project - other policies and bylaws also passed Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council passed all three readings to enact a bylaw imposing a local improvement tax that provides for a road surfacing project on R.R. 120 northeast of Viking. Last September, the landowner at NW 6-4911-W4 requested the extension of a long-term dust control road. County council passed a motion Feb. 21 asking administration to start the process of a local improvement tax being set up with the landowner. The project did not receive any petitions opposing the plan, and construction began which Dan Blackie, general manager of infrastructure, stated was completed. “They are happy, we are happy, it’s done,” he said. Administration originally only wanted the first reading done at the
meeting, but asked for all three readings to be completed due to the non-controversial nature of the matter. The road surfacing involves a portion of R.R. 120 from Twp. Rd. 490 proceeding north for one kilometre, referred to as the Range Road 120 Road Surfacing Project. The total cost of $186,000 was divided with the county’s share of $51,069.05 which includes 100 per cent of the labour costs; and, $134,930.95 for the landowners benefitting from the road surfacing, which includes paying 100 per cent of the cost of product for the job. With the bylaw passed, the annual local improvement tax will be included in the property taxes for the landowner property in question starting in 2025. Kinsella Lift Station Repair Funds Provided Beaver County Council approved a
budget of $100,000 for emergency repairs to the Kinsella Lift Station with funding coming from the general sewer reserve. Council passed a motion by Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson to go with the recommendation. Reeve Kevin Smook commended CAO Kayleena Spiess and General Manager of Infrastructure Dan Blackie, stating: “It’s important to keep it running.” Repairs will include the arrival of three new pumps for the facility, with repairs expected over the fall and winter months. Subdivision Authority Appointments County Council passed all three readings to pass Bylaw 24-1157, Appointment of Subdivision Authority, at the Aug. 21 meeting. Margaret Jones, Manager of Legislative
Services, recommended the three readings in one meeting due to the noncontroversial nature of the bylaw. She explained that the county’s Subdivision Authority Bylaw 23-1141 gives the subdivision authority to the Chief Administrative Officer (Jones), or an appointed delegate. In March council appointed Jane Dauphinee of Municipal Planning Services (MPS) as the county’s subdivision authority, a temporary appointment until a planning service was chosen for the county. MPS was the successful bidder and was awarded the contract for both processing and deciding subdivision applications. MPS and the county now have an agreement naming Dauphinee as the subdivision authority, said Jones. “Administration recommends tht the bylaw
provide for both the primary and an alternate subdivision authority in the unlikely event that Ms. Dauphinee cannot fulfill her responsibilities,” she said, noting: “The alternate will be the Chief Administrative Officer (or delegate).” Council passed all three readings to make the CAO, or their delegate, as subdivision authority with equal authority. The clause in the subdivision authority bylaw reads as follows: “In the event that Jane Dauphinee is unable to fulfill her responsibilities as Subdivision Authority, the Subdivision Authority shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of Beaver County or his/her delegate.” Council also passed a motion appointing Dauphinee as the Development Authority on a permanent basis. “She can delegate to another person in the
unlikely event she cannot fulfill her responsibilities,” said Jones. Disposition of County Owned Land Council passed the Disposition of County Owned land and accompanying Administrative Procedure Policy. The policy provides guidance on how to dispose of county owned land. The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended that “to be fair to all parties, land be appraised before it is advertised for lease.” Added Margaret Jones, manager of legislative services: “The previous lessee will still be offered the right of first refusal, but the threshold will be the market rate. If the lessee does not accept the right, the lease will be placed for public tender.” All current lessees were to be advised of the amended policy when the lease agreements are due for renewal.
Orphan wells decommissioned “at an accelerated rate” in Beaver County - OWA report Patricia Harcourt Beaver County received the 2023/24 annual report from the Orphan Well Association (OWA) outlining the association’s work. The letter from OWA President Lars De Pauw to Reeve Kevin Smook was, as stated, regarding “the principled, safe, efficient and environmentally responsible closure of orphaned sites, as well as oil and gas properties with closure orders that the OWA has entered agreements to manage.” There were provincewide summaries with information specifically about Beaver County. In four years, from April 2021 to March 2024, OWA reported investing approximately
$981,000 in Beaver County for its work. Funds were used to hire 62 vendors “to safely perform a variety of activities, ranging from inspections and decommissioning to remediation and reclamation,” as well as items like accommodation and food. OWA states there are still orphan well sites remaining in the county, including 15 sites that have to be decommissioned and reclaimed, and 17 other sites needing reclamation only.. “Of the sites that require reclamation only, we have completed our work on 11, or about 65 per cent, and are waiting on vegetation to be fully established before we apply for a reclamation certificate from the AER.” The complete
inventory is available on the website www.orphanwell.ca. Beaver County also has 350 inactive well licenses. “These properties have solvent owners and operators, and so are not the responsibility of the OWA,” states the letter, adding: “However, there are a number of sites in Beaver County and neighbouring areas licensed to Sequoia Resources,” said De Pauw. “At the time of writing, the litigation has been resolved and the final stages of the insolvency processes involving Sequoia are nearing completion.” He added: “We expect a number of the Sequoia assets will be transferred to new parties; but we do anticipate a material number of new orphan
sites to be designated by the AER in and around Beaver County late in 2024.” Due to support from the oil and gas industry and federal government loans, it was reported that, “We have decommissioned orphan wells at an accelerated rate for the past several years, ensuring they are in a safe state for Albertans and our shared environment,” said de Pauw. All the loans are now in use for field activities, he said, with $160 million of Alberta loans raised through industry levy repaid as of July this year. He differentiated this from the Alberta Rehabilitation Program of $1 billion, grants for which the OWA’s orphan
wells was not eligible. As decommissioning was done, funds were used more for remediation and reclamation. “This builds on previous years of work, which has resulted in substantially more sites closed in the last year than any previous year of operation,” the OWA concluded. More gas well sites are expected to be added to OGW inventory with the volatility in the market and year-long downturn in natural gas prices. The hope in future is for regulations that will help to prevent more orphan wells. The fact that the work done over the past two decades in this field is the result of funds raised by the oil and gas indus-
try, “takes accountability to an elevated level, with diligent and responsible operators conducting their own site closure planning, while paying to clean up orphans lefts by owners,” said De Pauw. The levy in the past year by oil and gas companies of $135 million funded OWA’s work, or a total industry contribution of three quarters of a billion dollars. De Pauw called it “a successful year” citing reduced government liabilities, improving cost efficiencies, supporting local communities and “building our role as a trusted partner of government, industry and landowners. He added: “And we are confident we will meet the challenges ahead.”
The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - Page 9
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 ofthe 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
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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.
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Page 14 - The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 PHOTOS BY KARI JANZEN
A Big Hitties player catches the ball during their A Home-Time Hooligans player give it her all during A BBOBC players eyes up the pitch during a game against the Outlaws. a game against the Liquor Pigs on Saturday. game against the Swamp Donkeys.
The Tofield pumptrack and spray park, as well as the playgrounds in both Tofield A little boy stands just taller than the bat he is holding during a slo-pitch game in A Misfits player pitches the ball during their game against the X- and Ryley, were constantly busy with Treme team. children. Ryley on Saturday afternoon.
A Big Hitties player about to make contact with the A Home-Time Hooligans player successfully hits the ball. ball. A Screamin' Seagulls player swings the bat.
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Tofield holds Alberta Day celebration Kari Janzen
Staff Reporter
September 1st was declared Alberta Day in 2022, by former premier Jason Kenney, to celebrate the province’s cultural history and anniversary of Alberta’s place in Confederation. September 1, 1905, marked the day the Alberta Act came into effect and Alberta became a province. The Tofield and Area Welcome Initiative hosted a pre-celebration on Friday, August 30 at the Tofield Community Hall, featuring local artists who had their wares available for purchase, historians who shared stories of the past, and crafts for the kids. The 2025 Tofield graduating class ran the barbeque concession, and items were also being collected for a Jasper family
with a newborn who have lost their home to the wildfire. Throughout the day, about 50-60 people stopped in. This was the first time that Tofield had hosted an Alberta Day celebration. “The Government of Alberta put out a grant opportunity requesting Expressions of Interest. We applied and were successful,” Tofield/Beaver County West FCSS Director Tracey Boast Radley said. “Alberta was established 119 years ago, on September 1, 1905,” Mayor Deb Dueck said in her opening greetings. “The village of Tofield was incorporated two years later, September 9, 1907, and incorporated as a town on September 10, 1909. Alberta is home to a multitude of urban and rural municipalities, as well as large farming and
business communities, which all contribute to the success and advantages of living, working, and playing in Alberta. I want to personally acknowledge the work and dedication of our local organizations that make Tofield the thriving municipality which provides activities, supports, events, and opportunities to all our residents. Thank you to the Tofield and Area Welcome Initiative for making every effort to welcome new residents to Tofield and the surrounding area,” she said. Ukrainian Buba Mama Marushka shared history about internment camps, Greg Litwin shared 19001905 Bardo history, Yvonne Brown told The Log Cabin story and the Blue Cheese Story, Amy Jones told of the Tofield ladies hockey team known as the Tofield Powder
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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
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Puffs, and Dave Schultz spoke on his Aboriginal display. “Yvonne Brown knew much of the history in our area and reached out to some of the individuals to share history. Some of the committee members were familiar with others and reached out to request their attendance,” Boast Radley said. The Alberta government shared 119 fun facts of Alberta for the 119th anniversary, one being that Alberta is currently home to more cattle than people. As well, Alberta is the fourth-largest province in Canada, covering an area of 661,000 square kilometres (255,000 square miles) which is about the same size as the state of Texas and more than twice the size of Italy. In 1905, the first meeting of the Alberta legislature was held in a hockey rink.
Ukrainian Buba Mama Marushka shared history about internment camps. KARI JANZEN PHOTO
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. 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. 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
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
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Motorists reminded to drive carefully as kids head back to school Kari Janzen
Staff Reporter
The government of Alberta is reminding drivers to use extra caution as students are returning to classrooms this week, 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,” the release says. Alternating flashing amber lights indicate a bus driver is slowing to stop in order to pick up or drop off students. 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,” the release says. Drivers must stop when approaching a bus with red lights flashing, as well as following a bus. “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. “You are not permitted to pass or attempt to pass another vehicle travelling in the same direction within a school zone, when the zone is in effect. The vast majority (about 90 per cent) of collisions involving school buses occur in urban areas,” the release says.
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Ralph Soldan REALTOR
780-603-0944 Office Lo Located at 5013 - 48 Street Vegreville, AB ralph@keyrealtor.ca
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29 562007 RNG RD 113 Rural Two Hills County
11010 TWP RD 562 Rural St. Paul County
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