September 14 Community Press

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Press Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Volume 115, Issue 11

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

End of an Era

Queen Elizabeth II dies after 70 years of service

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 21 April 1926 - 8 September 2022 “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother.

I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.” - King Charles III

1926 - 2022

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Long Live the King Charles III ascends

Late morning on Thursday, Sept. 8, news travelled around the world of Queen Elizabethʼs death. On her passing, the former Prince of Wales becomes King Charles III. On Saturday morning, a ceremony to proclaim the accession of Canadaʼs new Sovereign, King Charles III took place with Governor General of Canada Mary Simon and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Local MP applauds Poilievre’s Conservative leadership win Patricia Harcourt Staff Reporter

MP Damien Kurek is applauding the election of Pierre Poilievre as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.

The local MP for Battle River-Wainwright made an official statement on Poilievre’s successful leadership bid announced on Saturday, September 10.

“It is a pleasure to congratulate the Hon. Pierre Poilievre on being elected leader of the Canada’s Conservatives and becoming the leader of the Official Opposition,” said Kurek.

Kurek came out in favour of Poilievre and officially endorsed him for leader of his party during the leadership run that saw candidates from all perspectives

and political leanings within the Conservative movement take part.

Jean Charest was considered the most “progressive” conservative taking part in the race for the party’s heart and soul, placing a distant second to the overwhelming win by Poilievre who garnered over 68 per cent of the vote.

The party was formed in 2003 when the Progressive Conservative Party and the Reform/Alliance Party merged. Stephen Harper became the leader of this new party and prime minister of the country for many years.

During that time, Poilievre was an MP in the Harper government and was known as one of his right hand men. From 2017 to 2022, Poilievre served as the shadow minister for finance and also had a short stay

as minister for jobs and industry.

Kurek states that during the past eight months, Poilievre “connected with Canadians, who responded in an unprecedented way. Folks shared their struggles, fears and hope…and now a change is needed in Canada.”

The new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada won on the first ballot with 68.15 per cent of the vote, winning all but eight of the 338 electoral ridings in the country. Charest won these eight ridings with four in Quebec and two in Ontario.

Other candidates were Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis (9.69 per cent), former Ontario MPP Roman Baber (5.03 per cent), and MP Scott Atchison one per cent).

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Town of Daysland welcomes Jody Quickstad as new CAO

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Daysland has a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), as Jody Quickstad started in the position on Thursday, Sept. 1.

One day earlier, the ATB Financial building, owned by the town, had been seriously damaged in a robbery, and Quickstad rose quickly to the call for action.

“It was unfortunate to start off my first week responding to something like this,” he says.

Quickstad most recently worked in Mannville, where he’d been the CAO for the past five years. Mannville has a population of 765, very similar to Daysland’s size.

Quickstad says he was raised in a small town, and grew up around the Armena and Viking areas. He says, “My father was a grain buyer, and that meant we moved around quite a bit.”

But that makes him very familiar with small town living.

Quickstad says Mannville has an administration succession plan, and when he saw the vacancy in Daysland, he saw it as an opportunity for himself going forward.

He has a long history with municipal governments, starting with his family.

He says when the family lived in Vermilion River County, his father worked for public works and his mother worked in the administration office. He

even spent summers working for the county.

That brought an awareness of the work done by municipalities, and it was something that he says, “I’ve always found interesting and varied. There are always changing rules and regulations, although we are primarily guided by the Municipal Government Act.” Quickstad was hired in mid-August, and attended the Aug. 23 Council meeting as a guest. He’s yet to hold his first meeting officially as CAO, but says he is looking forward to it.

For now, he’s meeting with councillors, public works staff, and office staff, and has plans to tag along with councillors when they next attend their regional committee meetings.

He says he’s familiar with the role of CAO, and now will take the time to learn more about Daysland and the region.

He’s busy catching up on the town’s ongoing capital projects, and checking the business plan to see where Council is in that respect.

Prior to working in Mannville, Quickstad worked in Vegreville, where he was CAO for six years, and worked a total of 18 years. With a population of 6,000-plus, it had a different set of challenges, but he says in many ways was the same as a smaller municipality, as the requirements are similar no matter the population.

“Every unique municipality has their own challenges, my job is to work with

Council. We’re on the same team but with different roles. My goal is to help Council make the best decisions possible; defendable decisions.”

When Quickstad is not working, he enjoys playing senior hockey and senior ball. He’s very active in the 55-plus leagues, and enjoys competitive slow pitch. He’s even travelled to the World’s Masters Games in Utah to compete.

He also enjoys music, he plays the guitar and tries to jam monthly with friends if he can. He and his wife love to attend the Stony Plain Bluegrass Festival when they are able.

Quickstad is married with two daughters. One has followed him into a career in municipal government, and the other is a dietitian.

He’s really looking forward to holding his first Council meeting, meeting Daysland residents, and getting to know the region’s ins and outs.

“I’m looking forward to applying my years of experience to Daysland.

Council and residents can expect a reasonable, very good response from me on the issues, and solid, defendable decisions.

“People expect a certain level of service from their municipality, and I look forward to being part of providing that.

Quickstad says that operating for so long without a day-to-day in-person CAO has been a unique challenge for Council, and that the next few weeks will bring about some stability and constancy going forward.

Jody Quickstad is Dayslandʼs new Chief Administrative Officer. He started on Sept. 1, and is looking forward to getting to work.

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FCAL celebrates Literacy Day

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Flagstaff Community Adult Learning celebrated a return to work after the summer with an Open House to celebrate International Literacy Day, on Thursday, Sept.

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OPINION EDITORIAL

MP, Battle River-Crowfoot

Commemorating Her Majesty Yesterday’s news of Her Majesty’s death came with great sadness. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the only monarch most Canadians, including myself, have ever known.

Many leaders from around the world have been paying tribute to Her Majesty and I wanted to share my statement on with you: www.damienkurek.ca/post/in-memory-of-her-majesty.

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada, the flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in Canada and abroad, including the Peace Tower, will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on September 19, 2022, the day of the memorial service of Her Majesty the Queen.

As such, and out of respect for Her Majesty, all my offices will be flying the Canadian flag at half-mast.

To commemorate the Queen’s contributions to Canada, there will be a

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Elizabeth II, a queen of quiet strength and dignity I, like the rest of the world, was shocked last Thursday with the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth. Shocked to tears, in fact.

I had read on the news earlier in the day that she was feeling poorly, but felt sure that this indomitable woman would not, could not, be on her deathbed.

And while my parents had to make a transition from God Save the King to God Save the Queen upon the death of Elizabeth’s father, I’ve lived over 60 years with one monarch, one queen.

And what a queen she’s been. As Pierre Poilievre said: “Elizabeth the second, though she might have recoiled at the thought, was the world’s most famous woman.

“Yet she was our queen, our sovereign for almost half of our nation’s existence.

“In her 22 visits here, and her dealings with 13 Prime Ministers, she exhibited the virtues we most cherish: dignity, civility, humility, candor, and above all else, service.”

Because my mother was born in England, she always kept track of the monarchy as I was growing up. She would tell a story of her father waking her in the middle of the night to listen to the coronation of King George VI. Though it was through her that the royal family played a role in my growing up. As I became an adult, I developed my own interest in the Royal Family, and their history, and I became aware of Queen Elizabeth’s strong sense of duty and service at a very young age. At age 21 while on tour, she said this: "I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong."

She never shirked that duty, and never broke that pledge, right up until the day before she passed away, she did as much as she could to fulfill her duties, to her county and to her subjects.

For me, her loss is the also the loss of the generation before me, for while she was definitely my queen, she was also their queen. A monarch who brought steely dignity to the throne at the young age of 25 during the latter part of World War II, who attended to duty for 70-plus years while also a wife and mother, and later grandmother, then great-grandmother.

There will never be another like her, and she will be sorely missed.

God save the King.

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY

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series of events, a condolence book, and other opportunities to honour her life of service.

You can express your condolences to the Royal Family through the National Book of Condolences at canada.ca.

You can learn more about what the Government is doing to honour Her Majesty at www.canada.ca/en/ canadian-heritage/commemorationher-majesty-the-queen.

On behalf of the people of Battle River—Crowfoot I pay tribute to the extraordinary life of Her Majesty.

Further, while all of the Commonwealth is in mourning, Danielle and my thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family as they grieve the Queen’s passing.

God save the King.

Damien C. Kurek, MP Deputy Shadow Minister for Rural Economic Development & Rural Broadband Strategy, Battle River Crowfoot

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Journeys from Prague to Alliance Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com

It has been an interesting three days in Prague in the Czech Republic.

Our first tour was to the Church museum where Operation Anthropoid ended.

We were equipped with voice receivers so we could hear our guide.

This was the only time in the 11 days that we had rain. We took shelter in an archway while we learned the history of the German annexation of Czechoslovakia and the resulting resistance that was Operation Anthro-

poid: the assassination of Reinard Heydrich, Hitler’s top General.

We saw bullet holes in the stone church and visited the crypt where the heroes died.

On Saturday my friend Andrea Balaz and her family picked us up (Faye Mayberry and me) and took us to the much smaller town of Boroun.

There was an outdoor market featuring pottery and ceramics. One more cup for the collection.

Andrea visited Alliance a few years ago. She is a relative of Elizabeth Gaal.

She was so surprised that I actually made it to Prague, as promised.

On Sunday Faye and I walked around the corner from the Marriott hotel to

the railway station and took the train to Uvaly to visit the Balaz family in their home. I must confess that Andrea walked us through the process on Saturday. We had a lovely, home-cooked meal and were made to feel most welcome.

The Danube River is very low. We had to end the cruise at Passu and take a bus to Regensburg and then to Prague. The bus to Prague was originally meant to go from Regensburg. Viking Tours honoured all of the listed tours.

See you at the library meeting or Women’s Institute this week or the farmer’s market next week. I hope harvest is going well.

Diane Dammann and Andrea Balaz together at an outdoor market in Beroun, Czech Republic. Balaz has relatives in Alliance that she visited a few years ago, and Dammann returned the visit on her recent trip overseas.

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Local couple grows massive sunflowers in garden

Sept. 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm Sunday, Sept 4 @ 2 pm MATINEE (No Sunday Evening Movie)

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Sept. 16, 17, & 18 @ 7:30 pm Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Mick and Irene Kushnerik of Killam planted some sunflowers in the garden not expecting too much, but called us to come have a look at

their impressive sunflowers this fall.

Not only are the blooms upwards of 12-plus feet in the air, the massive diametres on some of the flowers is bigger than a dinner plate.

The flowers are planted on a

small south-facing plot that receives plenty of sunshine all day, and get a little extra support by leaning on the garden shed behind them, with some help from a line that Mick put up as they started to grow taller than he was.

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Plane crash claims life of Bawlf-area pilot Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Bashaw RCMP received a report of a plane crash close to 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 10.

When emergency crews, including Fire, EMS, and RCMP arrived on the scene, they located a crop dusting plane with the lone occupant, the pilot, deceased.

The pilot has been identified as a 39-year-old Bawlf resident.

Transport Canada will conduct an investigation into the incident and the cause of the crash.

RCMP secured the scene for the investigators on Monday.

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Searching for family history in Hardisty and area Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!

Well hello folks. I pray the farmers are having a decent harvest without too many breakdowns and enough workers to complete the task.

I just heard a cell phone ring and it was my man’s phone that he forgot to put in his shirt. Something went wrong with the baler, so I had to jump in the car with my nightie on and find my man.

Thank goodness we are out in the country and the neighbours can't see my old nightie and messy hair.

Farmers really do need a secretary and it is usually the wife, isn't it?

I was busy this morning trying to watch the Queen’s funeral in Scotland. There was magnificent pomp and ceremony to bring the coffin in the church. This ceremony seemed much more intimate than what we will observe when her funeral is broadcasted from London.

This is definitely the end of an era with Queen Elizabeth II. We admired and adored her and her dedication to the Commonwealth nations, her country, and her family.

Rest in peace dear Queen, as you enter your heavenly home and join the love of your life, Philip.

Hardisty recently had a number of its present and past citizens pass away. We bid farewell to Sherry (Drager) Irving; beloved wife of Doug Irving and sister and aunt to her extended family.

Daria (Fagin) Watkins, (born in Hardisty and deceased Sept. 3 in Red Deer.) wife of Jim Watkins and mother to sons Jeff (Kuldeep) and David (Chris), survived by her brother Dale Fagin and extended family. Many of you might remember Daria because she worked at the CIBC for 21 years. Hardisty sends its condolences to their loved ones.

Whenever someone passes away you always hear of a new baby being born. It is just the way of our world.

I saw Lori Morrison at the post office a few weeks ago and she was very proud to announce she was Grandma again. I did not get permission yet to post the particulars, so just congratulate Lori when you go

to the Credit Union.

Last evening I was excited to get more baby news; I received a text from Lori and Ian MacKinnon.

Their oldest daughter Lauren, and husband Kevin, had their first child, a little girl, weighing in at eight pounds, two ounces. Her name is Kaia Lacey Hartmetz. She entered this world looking gorgeous, with full head of very dark hair. Big congratulations to the families.

I would think with all the babies and pregnant women around, that the BRSD should consider opening the doors of the Allan Johnstone School again. What do you think?

While we are on a roll with good news let me tell you the exciting news regarding Rose Sheen.

A few months ago I was asked to write two eulogies about some local beloved pets.

Rosie's little dog "Peanut" was one of them. Her grief became unconsolable and she often expressed her grief on social media.

Her many friends and neighbours in Hardisty decided they would surprise her with a new, little puppy named "Puppins." Well, they posted a video on FaceBook. It is fabulous and can make you cry.

Rosie is over the moon with gratitude and disbelief that she has been gifted this little furball of love. It came with a carrier, a bed, toys, food, collar, leash, and grooming certificate. There is probably something I am forgetting, but not the kindness.

You people will get a softer cloud in heaven, for what you did. You are all such decent human beings.

Thank you so much. It goes to show you what small towns can manage.

Hardisty is a small town, but it has a big heart!

A couple of months ago I was sitting at the library doing paperwork when a lady walked in. She was rather noticeable because she had this thick, shiny, waist-long, reddish-light brown hair with a soft wave in it. Nowadays you don't usually see such stunning hair. It is usually dyed a wild colour with bright coloured streaks, perms, or interesting hair cuts. Anyways she was not a local, so I paid attention when she was questioning the librarian about Hardisty's history.

She wanted to know about Clyde Robbin’s pool

hall/barber shop, because her grandpa always talked about him.

Kelly set her up at our big table that was filled with recent kids crafts. She did not mind the clutter, she just shoved the crafts over, opened her computer and away she went. Our librarian, being very efficient, got out the old and new twovolume history book for her to peruse.

My husband had written about this barber shop in the new history book so I phoned him and asked if he would mind chatting with this lady who was doing genealogical research.

Her grandpa and family history go back to Quebec into the 1600's. She had hoped to follow his history all the way back east to Quebec this summer.

She chatted with my man and then Ralph Halls came in. We quizzed him about

the pool hall/barber shop and he recalled his memories to her also. Shortly after Carol Bourque came in the library.

We introduced her to Marilyn Roberge and informed her that Carol was instrumental in getting our two-volume history book to come to fruition. I believe she was quite surprised how helpful and interested we were in her ancestral quest.

My hubby took her out-

side and showed her where the pool hall/barbershop had been and a few of the other interesting old buildings. I am unsure how much of the information she gathered was totally helpful, but she thanked us for our interest and mentioned that she loves these little town libraries.

So you see folks, libraries are more than just books.

We are people helping other interested people and we all make an impact.

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They will ensure both short and long term safe, reliable and costeffective operation of all equipment in the plant. They will be required to work rotating 12hr shifts in a four-crew rotation.

An ideal candidate would possess strong skills in the following areas: • Communication • Multi-Tasking • Mechanical & Technical • Public Service • Recording and logging of data and maintenance plans may be required Preferences will be given to candidates that hold certificates in: • Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Brake’s “Q” endorsement or Class 1 • Grade 12 Diploma • Equipment operating and maintenance (Zero turn mowers/ Skid steer / International truck & grader) • Safety Training Certificates (First Aid, WHIMIS, Fall Protection, Confined Space, H2S) This job entails working in environmental weather conditions, physical activity, and problem-solving. Maintenance and operations of the water treatment plant, distribution system, and wastewater facility are only part of your daily activities, additional activities in the common services area include grounds maintenance and beautification, street repairs, and equipment maintenance.

Please submit your resume with references to: Village of Lougheed Attn: Karen O’Connor – CAO PO Box 5, Lougheed, AB T0B 2V0 Ph. (780)386-3970 Fax (780)386-2136 e-mail: cao@lougheed.ca

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Killam Recreational Junior Lifeguard Club coming soon Julia Castagna Student Reporter

The Killam Agriplex is launching a non-competitive Junior Lifeguard Club for swimmers ages eight to 15 interested in practising lifesaving skills and participating in fun swimming activities.

The Killam Recreational Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) was designed for more than just those who want to be lifeguards.

“I hope the club will bring to the pool the swimmers who are not sure what to do next,” Agriplex Coordinator Christine Kinzer says.

“People who currently aren’t finding a place in a sport community can find a place here at the pool.”

The fall session of JLC is scheduled to start in October and wrap up in mid-December.

At twice-weekly practices, swimmers will work on basic rescues with floatation devices, as well as perform swimming skills, complete fun obstacles, and play games.

JLC is an opportunity for kids to learn how to set and accomplish goals. It is different from swimming lessons because kids get to be part of a team that has fun and offers support for each other.

JLC, which is new to Killam, is completely non-competitive and is all about beating personal goals.

Through the Killam JLC, young swimmers will strive to attain personal bests in swimming, lifesaving, fitness, water-related knowledge, leadership, and teamwork.

“It is important to educate more swimmers on how to be safe in and around the water,” Kinzer says.

Through this program, swimmers can expect to learn new swim

skills, learn how to prevent water-related injury and drowning,

become stronger swimmers, receive the knowledge of how to protect

themselves and help others, become leaders in the pool, and be a part

of a team.

Lifesaving may seem like a big responsibility, but this JLC is a simple way for swimmers to get used to and comfortable in and around the water, and to use their own abilities to help others.

Swimmers can expect to be surprised with how

much fun they can have learning life skills.

To register, go to www.town.killam.ab.ca and under the recreation tab, go to swimming pool.

The Killam JLC hopes to see some new swimmers that are ready to jump in with a splash!

GREAT NORTHERN GRAIN Terminals Ltd.

STEFAN CLOUTIER MANAGER

P.O Box 35 Killam, AB T0B 2L0

OFFICE: (780) 385-3622 FAX: (780) 385-2247 CELL: (780) 385-0668 E-MAIL: scloutier@syban.net

NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY

Julia Castagna practices her skills with a lifesaving rescue tube at the Killam Regional Aquatic Centre. Castagna swam with the Camrose Tsunami Recreational Junior Lifeguard Club last year. She is looking forward to assisting in starting a local lifeguard club.

Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26) Local Jurisdiction: TOWN OF KILLAM, Province of Alberta.

The Town of Killam will be holding a by-election on Monday, October 17, 2022.

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 19, 2022 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following office will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.

NOW HIRING! TIRE & LUBE T

ECHNICIAN (Apprentice)

Working as part of the Vehicle Service’s Team you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including: • Tire Services: mounting/installation, balance & rotation, flat repairs • Lube services: draining/filling, filter checks & replacements, general inspection and recommendation • Customer Service: communicating directly to customers or Service personnel • Shop Related: general housekeeping, Health & Safest compliance, shop supply replenishment, assisting in other areas as needed Skills/Qualifications: • Previous experience/knowledge in the automotive trade prefered • Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities on a daily basis • Team player • Willingness to learn • Physically capable of lifting and moving items up to 50lbs+ • Current, valid drivers license

Email resume to: tofield@oktire.com Drop off in person: 5031 53 Ave., Tofield

Office(s) Number of Vacancies Councillor, Town of Killam 1 Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Town of Killam Office 4923 - 50th Street Killam, Alberta T0B 2L0 Dated at the Town of Killam in the Province of Alberta, this 12th day of August, 2022.

Kimberly Borgel, Returning Officer

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

Canadian Prairie Pickers are once again touring the area!

Paying Cash For Coin Collections, Silver & Gold Coins, Royal Can. Mint Sets.

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Larson’s Waterwell Drilling and Servicing Ltd. 5303 51 Avenue - Lougheed

780-386-3948 Larson’s Waterwell Drilling and Servicing has a deep tradition in the Flagstaff Region.

How deep? Forty-five years and counting.

The husband-and-wife entrepreneurial team of John and Carol Larson launched the venture in Lougheed way back in 1977, on the second anniversary of their wedding.

Over the past four and a half decades, the company has firmly entrenched itself as the go-to in the area for water well drilling, sewer installations, pump servicing, water conditioner sales/service, and Air Liquide welding supplies.

The long-established business, located in their current building just off Highway 13 since 1998, also houses a coin-operated commercial vehicle wash bay.

John once described Larson’s Waterwell Drilling and Servicing as a one-stop shop that serves customers “from the bottom of the well to the bottom of the glass and beyond.”

Office administrator Aleska Johnson adds: “We also offer spa additives for your hot tub or your pools. There’s an array of chemicals, filters, chlorine, bromine, and test strips, different things like that, that you can get here.

“We also offer hunting and fishing licenses.

We’re an issuer here at Larson’s Waterwell. You can come and put your (hunting) draws in and grab your fishing regulation books. They are free of charge. Come see us in the store.”

Indeed, diversification has ensured that the work at Larson’s Waterwell continues to flow.

“If I was to describe this business in one word, it’s busy. We are very busy,” Johnson adds.

“Between everything from septic installs to drilling water wells, it’s extremely busy. That's something to be proud of. It's good.”

Larson’s Waterwell also owes much of its longevity to a steadfast commitment to using industry-standard equipment and, more importantly, laser-like focus on its customers.

“Our biggest goal at Larson's Waterwell is to create repeat customers, to serve them, to do a great job and hopefully gain their trust to get their business in the future,” Johnson explains.

“John’s customers mean everything to him.

Without his customers, he wouldn't have a business and he wouldn't be here for the 45 years that he has been.”

For John, a former mayor of Lougheed, there

Carol and John Larson. was never any question about starting up a business in the Flagstaff Region.

Johnson says: “John loves owning a business in the Flagstaff Region for the people and the atmosphere. And he loves the small-town culture and being able to serve those and create personal relationships with his customers.”

John has also been giving back to the industry by teaching the apprenticeship program for journeymen at Red Deer College.

He has done that for the past 10 years.

For more information, find Larson’s Waterwell Drilling & Servicing on social media, and be sure to watch the video on The Community Press website later in the week. (www.thecommunitypress.com)

Larson’s Water Well Drilling Ltd.

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Killam Scarecrow Festival enjoys sunshine and good attendance

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTOS

The Killam Scarecrow Festival went forward on Saturday, Sept. 11 under sunny skies, with plenty of visitors, both of the human and ‘stuffed shirt’ variety. Free hotdogs and doughnuts were a popular attraction, as were the vendors, free entertainment, and kids games in Scarecrow Park, on Main Street. A drive down the street and around the town revealed more stuffed creations that showed a lot of ingenuity and humour.

The Community Press, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - Page 11

See full listings at www.realtor.ca Bud James Associate 780-385-0027

Rose Country Realty Ltd. 780-385-3100 5012 - 50 Street, Killam ACREAGES

ALLIANCE

HARDISTY

NE W Flagstaff County – 1,584 sq.ft. 5 bdrm, 3.5 bath bungalow on 12.23 ac. has west facing deck, main flr lndry, part. finished basement, central air & dble att. carport.

Call Corey $360,000 MLS #A1231655

1277sqft mobile w/ 13x32 addition.

3 bed, 2 bath open concept shed, shop, green house & RV spot.

Call Corey $79,900 MLS #A1257236

FORESTBURG

Rural Flagstaff County- 1,078 sq.ft.

4 bdrm, 1.5 bath bungalow on 12.28 ac. w/ finished basement, dble det garage, RV access/parking, quonset, storage shed & dugout. Call Corey $380,000. MLS #A1198802

21 acres in Flagstaff County- 2242 sqft 5bdrm, 2.5 bath htd dble garage, shop, fenced. Call Corey. $425,000. MLS #A1246666

1,065 sq.ft. 4 bdrm bungalow w/ part finished basement, deck & many renos. Call Corey $129,500 MLS #A1211642

1,142 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath bungalow w/ dble det garage, finished basement, new kitchen, windows, vinyl plank flooring & much more. Call Corey $187,000 MLS #A1176246

888 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bungalow close to shopping & recreation w/ open living area, front deck & rear patio area. Call Bud $90,000 MLS #A1209637

1,138 sq.ft. 4 bdrm 1 1/2-storey on a dble lot has main flr laundry, large kitchen & dining room w/ sgle det garage.

Call Trisha or Andy $119,900 MLS #A1182968

2,023 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath bungalow w/ central air & finished basement on 8.15 ac. set up for horses, dble det htd garage, RV access/parking & RV garage.

Call Corey $530,000 MLS #A1200930

Flagstaff County – 1,996 sqft 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath bungalow w/ wrap around deck, 11.59 acres. Htd shop, barn, animal pens & several out buildings. Call Bud $549,000 MLS A1244956

Stunning acreage on 12.23 acres.

2116 sqft bungalow w/ 4 bed & 5 bath. Perfect for horses with indoor arena. Too many features to mention. Call Trish $1,595,000 MLS #A2000648

2,980 sq.ft. 6 bdrm, 3.5 bath 2 storey on 0.28 ac. lot w/covered veranda, finished basement, sgle htd garage & shop w/ bath, shed & gated parking. Call Corey $399,000 MLS #A1144378

Residential 65’x120’ lot. Ready for development.

Call Bud $24,900.

MLS #A1149696 Residential 84’ x 120’ lot ready for development.

Call Bud $49,000 MLS #A1149688

Residential lots ready to build on in new subdivision.

Lots are located on the west side of the village. All services are at the lot line.

Prices range from $40,600 to $67,600 Call Corey for more info.

Kim Meyer Associate 780-608-5393

Trisha Muirhead Associate 780-385-8774

Nikki Dewey Associate 780-781-7993

Jennifer Shields Broker/Owner 780-781-3304

Corey Jacobsen Associate 780-608-8180

Andy Zetsen Associate 780-608-9427

Nancy Snook Associate 780-781-5346

Wendy Graff Associate 780-608-6082

KILLAM

COMMERCIAL

Various residential lots available.

Services ready to be hooked up.

For sizes and pricing call Bud for more info.

FORESTBURG – Building and business. Turn key business opportunity.

Recycling bottle, electronic depot, café & ice cream shop.

Highway location.

Call Corey $920,000 MLS #CA0177964 -------FLAGSTAFF COUNTY 15 ac. on Hwy 13 close to Flagstaff Regional Airport.

Hwy frontage & proximity to phase 2 power & zoned for Highway Commercial District.

Call Bud $120,000 MLS #A1216585 -------KILLAM - Residential 65’x120’ lot. Ready for development. Call Bud. $24,900 MLS #CA0137753 REDUCED -------KILLAM - Various commercial lots available.

Tax incentives available to help get you started. For sizes and pricing Call Bud. ---KILLAM- 2,240sqft. retail bldg located on 50th & 50th has great exposure to traffic patterns & available for quick possession. Call Bud $99,900 MLS #A1193498 REDUCED ---LOUGHEED - 8000sqft (plus mezzanine) commercial building/shop with 20x20 doors, fenced yard.

Call Bud $560,000 MLS #A1256345 NEW! ---SEDGEWICK - Busy convenience store & gas bar.

Lrg lot for future development Call Bud. $574,900 MLS #A1256517 NEW! ---VIKING - 2,156 sq.ft. well established burger and pizza business w/ newly updated interior, fully equipped kitchen, lots of parking & great location. Call Otto $239,900 MLS#A1062052

1,139 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow w/ fireplace, newer furnace, deck, patio, updated windows & doors.

Call Bud $150,000 MLS #A1131006

REDUCED!

KILLAM 1,639 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath 2-storey with open concept main floor, wrap around deck, part finished basement & sgle det garage. Call Corey $239,000 MLS #A1231133

Heather Ryan Associate 780-878-8021

LOUGHEED

1,274 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 2 bath open concept bungalow w/ private patio overlooking river valley, in floor hot water heat.

Call Bud $215,000 MLS #A1235435

39 acres in Flagstaff County 1750 sqft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, shop, mature yard with pens & pasture. Call Corey $450,000.

MLS #A1246138

Otto Sellin Associate 780-608-3820

1,350 sq.ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bath 2-storey features hardwood flooring, spacious rooms, lots of storage on large corner lot steps from shops & parks. Call Bud or Trisha $105,000 MLS #A1231770

SEDGEWICK

1,720 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath sgle wide manufactured home on large lot w/ open concept living/kitchen area, sun room w/ natural gas fireplace & attached garage.

Call Bud $159,900.

MLS A1243574

NE W 1099 sqft 4 brdm, 2 bath open concept bungalow w/ dble dtch garage. Close to school and shopping. Call Bud. $149,900 MLS #A1254865

1200sqft w/ 3 bed, 2 bath lrg lot close to golf course.

Call Trish. $72,900 MLS #A2001198

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September 2022 Meetings

Public Works Updates Council Meetings Flagstaff County Co ouncil M Meetings eetings aare re conducted the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 9 a.m. unless u otherwise planned.

Council and Committ ommittee meeting agendas aare re aavvailable at the County’’ss websit ebsiite te at: flagstafff fff...ab.ca/c .ca/council/mee .ca/ council/meeetings-ande minu utes tes

780-384-4100 1-877-387-4100 Email: Stay Connected with Us: s

Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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12435 To Township w Road 4442 PP..O. Box 35 358 Seedgew wi wic icck, AB T0B 4C00

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Please refer to our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work throughout the County.

Road Recovery Crews will be working on the following road recovery project this week: • North of Daysland on Township Road 454 from Range Road 165 to Range Road 164 for 1.0 mile.

Once this project has been completed, crews will be working on the following road recovery project:

• North of Killam on Township Road 444 from Range Road 141 to Highway 36 for 3.0 miles.

Public Works Services Please visit the Flagstaff County website at flagstaff.ab.ca for information regarding Gravel Sales, Residential Laneway Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Hamlet Services, and more.

Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.

The Community Press, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - Page 13

DINNER GALA

Thursday, October 20th Killam Community Hall Cocktails 5:30pm. Dinner 6pm.

GUEST SPEAKER:

GRAHAM SHERMAN TOOLSHED BREWING

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Shannon Sears wins Ladies Open golf tournament in Sedgewick

Ernie Ziegler Lakeview Liquor, Hardisty

Rural-first banking.@ Together for you.

Congratulations to Shannon Sears who is the winner of the 2022 Sedgewick Ladies Open Golf Tournament! Norma Bertrand was thrilled to win a beautiful handmade quilt by Verna Steil with proceeds of $550 going to Breast Cancer Research! Above: Sears (right) receives trophy from golf club member Kari Sanders.

For nearly 70 years, Vision and Encompass Credit Union have been good neighbours, supporting each other as we serve the rural Alberta communities that we call home. In November, our two credit unions will unite under the Vision banner with a mission to build an even stronger credit union for today’s rural Albertans, and for future generations. Learn more.

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Flagstaff Fitness Challenge week five winner Good neighbours make good partners.

Fall Machinery Consignment Auction Hwy #16 East, Alberta - Online Auctions Toll Free 1-855-783-0556 Selling equipment to all four Western provinces and the Northern USA. Listings are now being accepted for our Fall Machinery Consignment Auctions at our Hwy #16 East Locations

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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 Norm Hill - (780) 903-6199 - Terry Skiftun (780) 632-1774

We are now accepting Listings for this Sale.

Any items prelisted by September 28th will be included in our Sales Posters, Newspaper & Radio Advertising, Web Page, Social Media and extensive mailing lists.

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

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey Office - 403-843-2747 - Toll Free - 1-855-783-0556 Hwy #16 East Office - 780-208-2508 Hailey Ortman, of Sedgewick, was the Week 5 winner in the five-week 2022 Flagstaff Fitness Challenge, posing here with her prize.

Rimbey & Hwy #16 East, Alberta - License No. 165690 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net - Website: www.allenolsonauction.com

The Community Press, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - Page 15

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OBITUARIES Norman Robert Bonnett Killam Office (Box 189, Killam, AB, T0B 2L0), or a charity of the donor’s choice are greatly appre-

May 30, 1929 – September 4, 2022 NORMAN ROBERT BONNETT, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Carolyn Bonnett, passed away peacefully at Fairmont Extendicare on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at the age of 93 years.

Besides his loving wife Carolyn, Norman is survived by his daughters Linda Bonnett and Cheryl (Brian) McTurk, granddaughters Carla (Cory) Kokotailo and Shannon (Dirk) Foster, great-granddaughters Paige and Ava Foster, his brothers Don (Verla) and Wade (Jacquie), sisters Bonnie Hammond and Dorothy Calvert and sister-in-law Leona Bonnett as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers and sisters-in-law Maurice and Joan, Terry and Alma, Gerald and Diane, brother Allyn Bonnett and brothers-in-law, Cliff Calvert and Murray Hammond and son-inlaw Paul Taylor.

Norman was born May 30, 1929, to George and Doris Bonnett on the family farm in Killam, Alberta.

He found his calling working as a salesman for John Deere and later, selling Real Estate.

Those two jobs were perfect for him as he loved discussing politics and his Edmonton Oilers.

Norm had a passion for playing cards and sports, especially golf.

A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Killam, Alberta.

In memory of Norm, donations to Heart & Stroke (hsf.ca), Killam Cemetery, c/o Town of

ciated.

To send a condolence, please visit www. cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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Canada Revenue dictates a minimum of 3.5% of our endowments be granted each year. The capital preservation of the funds is closely monitored by the BRCF to ensure the funds never become eroded, while granting as much as possible to worthwhile causes.

Lougheed Field House Interested in Renting?

Purchasing an Annual Membership?

The Lougheed Field House is located in Lougheed, AB in the old hockey arena.

In 2014, it was refurbished as a field house.

Over the years, the ice was replaced with a green turf, part of the bleachers replaced with a fitness centre, and the concourse area saw new floors and a fresh coat of paint. You can use this facility by renting it for a private event (such as birthday/Christmas parties, family reunions, workshops, etc) or you can purchase a membership to have 24/7 access to the turf and fitness centre for all your activity needs. Visit www.lougheedfieldhouse.com for more information.

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Tractor • 2012 N Holland Boomer 3050, 50hp FWA tractor c/w FEL, 3pth, 2 hyd, PTO. Powershift.

1393hrs • Attachments • Ford 906 3 pt auger c/w bits • Quick tach trailer mover • Farm King 8' angle blade • pallet forks • Recreation • 2007 Club Car Precedent gas golf cart, VG • 2011 Polaris IQ 600 LXT 136" Track snowmobile, 1300km • 6x8' fish shack • Water dinghy’s and tubes • Vehicles and Trailers • 1994 GMC Sonoma club cab, 4 wd, A/T/C, recent work orders, 166,500 km • 14’ Alum. Fishing Boat c/w Trailer, 30 HP Johnson • 1979 Ford F 250 Super cab c/w canopy. 400 auto, needs brake work • 1977 Ford Cougar Brougham 2 dr., 351 auto • 2006 Titan 14' gooseneck 5th wheel dump trailer c/w ramps. used Approx 2000km • S/A 12' flat deck trailer • S/A 8' tilt deck trailer c/w 300gal poly water tank • Lawn and garden • Craftsman DLT 3000 42" 16.5hp Honda mower • Craftsman 10/30 snowblower • Honda 3000w inverter, only 20hrs use • Large Professional Gridle propane BBQ • Walk behind rototiller • Stihl weedeater • Stihl back pack blowers • Chain saws • Gas hedge trimmer • Simonize gas pres. washer • Karcher elec. Pres. washer • Kodiak 2" gas water pump • Gas plate tamper • Stihl gas powered cut off saw • Hotsy elec. steamer/washer • Pallets of landscape bricks • Chain link fencing • HD décor. 60"gate • Concrete eagle, rabbit + many more lawn orn. • Bear carving and fishing bear • Wooden water wheel • Wooden bridge • Bird baths • Wind mills • Flower cart • Mini wooden wheeled wagon • Tools and Misc.• Table saw, mitre saw, tile saw • Air tank • 2 sections of scaffolds • Styro insul. • Qty of scrap steel • Come-alongs • Fence stretcher • Large qty of fluids and sprays • Approx. 30-100amp new stab lock breakers • Deck screws • Oxy/acet. outfit c/w cart • Makita chop saw • Gear pullers • Grease guns • Herman nelson heater • Bolt bins • Sears 295 A/C welder • Magnaforce 5 hp 60-gal air comp. • Air tools • Clamps • Welding tables • Floor jack • ATV jack • 2 drill presses • Impacts • Drills • Grinders, Belt sander, Reciprocating saw • 2 sets of rubber ramps • Toyo pedal car • Hilti T 40 elec. jack hammer • 3/4" torque wrench • Mastercraft rolling toolbox c/w tools • Antique Champion spark plug cabinet • Air staplers • Elec. and air paint sprayers • rolling stands • pipe bender • booster packs • Rockwell rotary saw • Gun cases • Bostich air nailer • 2-2000#quad winches • 2 new 10x 16.5 tires • Bolt cutters • Louisville f/g ladders 8-12' • 6 new sheets of Lexan • Elec. wood splitter • Lots of new elec. supplies • 3 post drivers • 2 heavy duty wood tables • Tarps • & Much More Timed Online Auction for Marty and Doreen Derouin. Bids Close Sept 20th.

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OBITUARIES Reuben Link

It is with deep sadness and sorrow we announce the peaceful passing of Reuben Link on September 3, 2022.

He lived a life sharing kind words and he was deeply loved by his family and friends.

He was a loving Husband, Dad, Papa, and Grandpa. Everyone who knew Reuben felt his big heart and giving nature.

Reuben was born on June 10, 1932, the sixth of seven children to Adolph and Olga Link at the family farm in Forestburg, Alberta. Their son Rick (Richard) was born in October of 1960 and daughter Shelly in June of 1964.

Reuben was predeceased by his parents, and his siblings Art (Erna), Agnes (Julius), Meta, Addie (Harold), and Bob (Pat) and brother-in-law Bob Waite.

Reuben has one surviving sister: Joyce Waite in Spokane, Washington.

Reuben left home at age 17 when he began

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working for Gunderson Waterwell Drilling and, shortly after, took a job with Young Exploration – a seismic drilling company.

After meeting Geraldine Carol Bohle of Claresholm, Alberta, they were married in October 1957.

After moving around Alberta, they settled in Killam in 1963 when they bought Killam Tire and Rubber. During his years running the Tire Shop, Reuben was busily involved in the community participating in the Chamber of Commerce, elected as a Town Councilor, served on the Fire Department, and later as the Fire Chief for quite a few years.

He was the founding president of the Lions Club and he also worked with the Boy Scouts. He was inducted in the Killam Hall of Fame, which he considered such a great honor.

He was so proud his son Rick and his wife Terry returned home to purchase and run the business so he could enjoy his retirement.

During his retirement he enjoyed woodworking in his shop garage, lending a hand to his son-in-law Dwight while he drilled waterwells and also loved making keep-

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sake books for his family and friends – he called it scrapbooking.

If you asked him how he was, he never failed to say good, even in his last month when his health was failing. He had an opportunity to do some travelling; enjoying Hawaii, Barbados, Bermuda, and Arizona, but was happiest just being at home in Killam.

In 1992 Reuben was excited for the arrival of his first grandson, Travis Armstrong, and he had an opportunity to create many special memories with him while he babysat with Gerri’s help, while Shelly returned to work. Three years later in 1995 Rebecca Armstrong was born, followed by the Link Triplets two months later: Courtney, Bradley, and Jaedine, and he fell in love with and was so proud of each and every grandchild.

Reuben was often seen in the stands watching and cheering them on in their various sports and activities - and of course videoing every special moment! He loved baseball and was fortunate to attend just about every game, often supplying coolers of water for their teams. His grandchildren Travis (Simone Steendam), Becca (Cam

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These), Bradley (Taylor Hogg), Jaedine (Dylan Stanton), Courtney, and Jesse Rempel were all the light of his life shown by his many photos he took throughout his life.

He was much loved by his family and all who knew him, and we know he will hold a special place in our hearts forever.

Our family would like to especially thank Dr. Hanton for his exceptional care and compassion for Reuben as well as Dr. Rami Abu-Zeidan whose care and concern he experienced in Long Term Care. The compassionate nurses and staff at Killam Long Term Care who took their valuable time to make everyday life interesting during his stay. Thank you to Fee & Sons, and anyone else that was part of his 90 years on earth.

Killam & Forestburg Baptist Church Pastor: David Tonner (Lead) Assoc. Pastor: Alec Siemens Phone: Killam: 780 385-3607

Service Times:

Killam: Sunday School – 9:45 AM Worship – 10:55 AM

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Daysland DAYSLAND, KILLAM Alliance Church & ROSALIND 5030 - 57 Street UNITED CHURCHES Phone: (780) 374-3777 Worship Service 10:00AM

All are welcome! www.dkrunited.ca

Kids Club (K-Gr.6) resumes in the Fall Gravity (Gr.4-6 kids) resumes in the Fall Youth – resumes in the Fall

42031 RR 131 Pastor Teddy Joseph Phone: 587-736-0023 Sabbath School - 10 a.m.

Worship Service - 11 a.m.

Email: we-r-united@persona.ca Pastor Paul Allard 780-888-5012

SedgewickAdventist.ca

HOUSE OF PRAYER

SEDGEWICK COMMUNITY CHURCH

Sunday Services @ 9 AM

Everyone Welcome!

Summer Schedule June 1 – Sept 4

Pentecostal Sedgewick Killam Tabernacle Pastor Ben Kellert Seventh-day 780-385-3587

ADVENTIST CHURCH

Strome Community Church

Pastors Kirby Schmidt-Teigen and Rob Johnson

Sunday, Sept. 18 9AM Rosalind 11AM Killam

Bi-Pastoral Charge Service at Hardisty Lake United Church Camp. Cowboy theme dress optional, bring a bag lunch, potluck dessert, lawn chair & join us!

780-384-3520

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Sunday, Sept 18 10:30am

Pastor Ben Kellert 780-307-3251

4825 - 51 St., #208

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Forestburg: Worship – 9:00 AM www.killambaptistchurch.ca www.forestburgbaptist.ca

lam Senior’s Centre.

Memorial Donations in memory of Reuben can be made to the Killam Health Care Foundation.

Fee and Sons (1978) Ltd Funeral Home & Crematorium in charge of arrangements.

“Helping Families & their Communities for over 100 years.”

You were all special to him and as he always reminded us “I love you all.”

We are planning a private service Friday, September 16, at 2:00 p.m.

Following the service, we will welcome anyone who wishes to share some coffee and memories to join us at the Kil-

of the Nazarene Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship & Children’s Church - 10:30 a.m.;

www.sccnaz.ca

Contact the Church Office for information on Bible Studies and other programs. 780-384-3939

Sunday 11:00 A.M. Meeting at 5018 - 47 Street Killam, Alberta. Child care available during the service.

Everyone is Welcome. Services also available to be viewed on Killam Pentecostal Church FB Page. killampentecostal@gmail.com

BOOK HERE $35/MO.

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OBITUARIES

Alben Zak

Gordon (Gordie) Melvin Backen

On September 7, 2022, Gordon Melvin Backen passed away peacefully from complications of diabetes in Red Deer, surrounded by his loved ones.

He is lovingly remembered and survived by his wife Gay Backen; daughter Brenda (Sean) Dalton; son Jason (Cherise) Backen; his five grandchildren Lucas, Courtney, Sophie, Ben, and Jaida; sisters Lilian McPherson and Thordis (Don) Reis; brother Lonnie (Sandra) Backen; and brother-in-law Blair Kneeland. He is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

He was predeceased by

his parents Gudrun and Melvin Backen; his mother and father-in-law Lawrence and Stella Kneeland; sister Dorothy Mille; brothers-in-law Fred, Reis, and Calvin McPherson; and niece Macala Kneeland.

Gordon was born in Killam on August 18, 1945. He lived most of his life in Sedgewick and attended school there, after which he worked on the rigs for a few years. Gordon married the love of his life, Gay on October 10, 1970. Gordon and Gay moved to Camrose around the time they were married where he spent his time as an automotive mechanic. They welcomed their daughter Brenda into the world in 1973 and their son Jason in 1974.

Gordon and Gay moved back to Sedgewick in 1980 and began their farming operation. They enjoyed winters in town and summers out on the farm. Gord loved going to auction sales and usually came

home with an old tractor or two. He restored many of them and won numerous ribbons and plaques in the local parades over the years. Some of his favourite models included Rockol, Ford, and Rumely.

He was also very proud of his 1930 Plymouth car. One of his favourite days of the year was parade day.

Gordon loved sports and excelled at any that he participated in. He enjoyed bowling, curling, golf, and especially baseball where he was a pitcher that was sought out by many teams.

Gordie played for the Camrose Cubs for many years. He always made friends wherever he went.

He loved being a grandpa. Grandpa Gord (also known as grandpa on the farm) hardly missed any of the grandchildren’s sporting activities. He often paid the boys for their goals (and encouraged penalties!). He enjoyed teasing all the kids, joked around with them, and slipped them some

Yard Auction for James Marko Bruderheim Sat. September 24 10:00am | Viewing: Sale Morning Only.

Location: 203003 Highway 45 being 1 Mile East of Bruderheim on Highway 45 @ 4 Way Stop by School. Watch for Posted Auction Sign on property.

Plan to attend this sale brief & partial listing only. All items must be removed by Tuesday, Sept. 27/2022 5 P.M. , No Exceptions.

Yard (Brief & Partial Listing): * 13 &14 H.P. Craftsman R. Mowers *Garden Seeder *Snapper 4 H.P. R. Tine Rototiller *24 Yard Machine Snowblower w/E. Start Approx. 7 H.P. *250 Gal. White Poly Water Tank *Various Garden Tools *3 Kids Bikes *6 Ton Come-A-Along *Gerry Cans *Tree Pruners *V.G. P&H Tools: Craftsman 800 Router & Table *Wood Clamps *Halogen Lights *Approx. 50 Plastic Posts *Fence Posts *Heavy Black Water Hose for Yard/Garden *10 Sq. New White Vinyl Siding *Kids Jeep As Is *Quant. of Shedded 1X4& 1X6 Maple & Oak Boards *Quant. of other Lumber * 2 Extension Ladders 14'-16' * 2 Lawn Sweeps* Lots of Grader Blades *Various Lengths of Steel Pipe *Old Tent Trailer *2 W. Trailer *Good 2 W. Trailer w/Box *Various Tires *Murray, Yard, Bolens R/Mowers, Parts *Tools Include Skil Saws *5 Orbital Sander & Others *Jig Saw *Delta 1 Belt & 5 Disc Sander *Rexon Chop Saw *Various Blue Water Drums *Elect. Hack Saw *Work Mates *Wood Chisels *Wood Clamps *Bolt Bins *Jackal *Shelving * Chains *1/2 Plate steel Cabinet *Scrap Iron Numerous Other Items, Etc.

money for a treat.

A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date, after harvest has been completed - exactly the way Dad would have wanted it.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Diabetes Foundation or the Sedgewick Public Library.

The family would like to thank everyone for all their caring messages, cards, flowers, food, and visits. In lieu of thank you cards, a donation will be made to the Sedgewick Public Library.

Fee and Sons (1978) Ltd Funeral Home & Crematorium in charge of arrangements.

“Helping Families & their Communities for over 100 years.”

Dad, it’s been a little more than a year since you peacefully let go, leaving us to hold on to our memories of you.

Your thoughtfulness and playfulness will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

The Zak family invites you to join them as they honour Alben’s wishes and bring him, along with his loving wife Edna, to their final resting place, on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Polska Cemetery.

Father Daniel DeSouza and Reverend Deanna Cox will offer graveside

prayers.

The Polska Cemetery is located behind St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church.

A light lunch will be served after the inurnment and prayers at the Polska Hall.

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, 47215 Range Road 160, Polska, AB T0B 0R0 Polska Hall 47218 Range Road 160, Polska, AB (If travelling from Killam, Polska Cemetery and Hall suggested driving instructions: Take Highway 13 west to Daysland, turn north on Secondary Highway 855, then east on Highway 26, then north on Range Road 160. The Church and Cemetery are on the east side of the roadway.)

Alben’s full obituary can be found at: feeandsons.com/tribute/ d e t a i l s / 2 0 5 3 / Alben-Zak/obituary.html

Tofield Culture and Harvest Festival Saturday, September 24, 2022 10:30am to 2:00pm

Antiques (Brief & Partial Listing): *Trip Hammer *J.D. Horse Breaking Plow *J.D. Harrow Cart *Various Horse Eveners *Washing Machine *Cream Separator* Cream Cans *Washboards *License Plates *Various Wooden Boxes *Nail Kegs *Lanterns *Tube Tester *Various Wooden & Steel Wheels * Grease Guns *Old Tools *Crocks *Swede & Crosscut Saws *Hand Seighs *Hand Sickles *(4) Yellow Skidoos (Not running *White World Sport Skidoo, Not Running *Large Grind Stone w/Green Stand *Small & Big Wooden Telephones *Crystal Radio *Various Pulleys *Kettles *Saw Mandrill Blades *Beer Kegs *Wooden Chairs *Lighting Rods *Old Stove Parts *Leg Vise *Drill Press & J.D.D. Wheel Wrench *Various Axes & Axe Heads *Draw Knives *Plow Shares *Black Smith Wall Mount Drill *Picture Frames *Cupboard & Hutch White *Metal Butter Churn *Well Pumps *Dippers *Copper & Alum. Boilers *Old Bottles *Kids Tobaggan & Sleds *Small C&W Shovels *Findlay C&W Heater *Round C& W. Heater *Findlay C&W Heater *Round C&W Heater *Plus Numerous Other Items Sale terms: Cash or Cheque w/Bank Reference if unknown to staff. No Charge Cards or Debit. Full Settlement day of Sale. No Buyers Premium. G.S.T. charged where applicable. Please inspect all items before bidding. All items sell as is-where-is with no warranty or guarantee as to description or condition. Not responsible for accidents on or off property . Once an item is sold it immediately becomes the responsibility of the purchaser. Neither the owner or auction firm are responsible for safe keeping.

Andruchow Auctions Ltd. (780) 456-1210 16135 99 Street, Edmonton, AB. License and Bonded since 1974

www.andruchowauctions.com

Community Organizations, businesses, and individuals wishing to host a cultural float, display, or food table are invited to contact us at 780-662-7067 to obtain a registration form.

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Alliance Battle River Steam Municipal Services Frozen Line Thawing Jerry Mandel AOWMA Certified Septic Installer

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Helen Tanton 780-888-6800 30tfnc-2 CARD CARDOF OF THANKS THANKS Thank You to the Killam Fire Department and our neighbors for the quick response to the fire in our stubble field which was extinguished before causing further damage.

We count ourselves very fortunate to live in this community which pulls together in times of need.

Justin, Cheryl, Jack & Sharon Moser

CARD CARD OF OF THANKS THANKS

FOR SALE SALE

HELP HELP WANTED WANTED

SERVICES SERVICES

The Clifford Wolbeck family would like to thank family and friends for the many cards, donations, and support on the passing of Cliff. Thanks to Burgar Funeral Home, especially Bart Orr for the extra special care and coordination of the details. Thank you to the CWL for serving the lovely funeral lunch. The family would also like to extend thanks to the staff at the Daysland Health Center for the special care that Cliff received over the past several months. We feel blessed to be surrounded by such a loving and supportive community

Fresh roasting chickens – range in weight from 6-10 lbs.

Home grown-farm fresh. Call or text Val Quattek 587-2565402. Available September 19. _______________________ Special homes/ retirement special. Must sell due to health reasons. Pups and older dogs from top quality lines, American Cocker Spaniels and English Springer Spaniels available. Some over four years old. See them at www.puppylovekennels.ca Phone 780-662-3196 or 780-662-0410 for an appointment. $500.00 and up. Serious calls only. These canines are NOT for breeding purposes. _______________________ Silky Bantam hens and roosters, black and white. Call 780-662-2029 ___________________ GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE

Class 1 Oilfield Driver. 3 years experience necessary.

Fax resume, safety tickets, and CDA to: 780-662-3368 or email: rwwhlt@mcsnet.ca

Sue's Cleaning Service Professional Residential & Commercial cleaning. Over 20 years experience. Excellent references. I am in the Holden area. Call or text me 780-2217744. ________________________ Shane’s Stucco & Drywall Service Shane Hollar Stucco (Traditional & Acrylic), Drywall, Stone, Textured Ceilings, Tile and Spray Painting 780-336-4832 shanes.stucco@gmail.com ________________________ Carpet and Upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial.

Truck mount unit, sewer backup, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV Cleaning.

Call John and Sheri at Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at 780-384-3087 ________________________ Need to re-order: •Company Forms?

•Invoices? •Envelopes?

•Business Cards?

•Bookmarks? •Magnets?

•Score Cards? •Stamps?

•Certificates?

•Receipts? •Posters?

•Invitations? •Calendars?

•Letterheads? •Menus?

And more!

COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Daysland & District Aging In Place Foundation Owning and Operating Providence Place & Daysland and District Handivan Society Annual Meeting September 28 7:00 p.m. at Providence Place Masking is Mandatory for all Visitors -Everyone WelcomeFOR FOR RENT RENT Large, quiet, non-smoking 2 bedroom apartment in Killam.

For viewing, call Chuck at 780-263-7290 _______________________ 2 bedroom mobile home with addition. Stove, fridge, washer and dryer. Close to Lamont. $1200/ month rent, $1200 damage deposit. No smoking of any kind, small pet allowed. Phone 780-721-9571.

Now available.

FOR FOR SALE

Boston Terrier puppies for sale looking for their forever homes, in a fenced yard for safety. Non registered breeder for 30 years. 2 Vaccinations, dewormed, health guarantee. Sharon 780.365.2217

Moving Sale!

Air Conditioner, power washer, small tools. Lots of good stuff!

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Friday, September 16 & 23 1 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 17 & 24 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Approximately 10 acres in Amisk area. Power, gas, well.

Sheds, old barn, house as is.

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37/38p ________________________ Two bedrooom home with fenced yard located in Forestburg. $65,000. Help your children move into their first home. $5,000 down payment. Owner willing to carry balance. Call Laura 780-632-1376 35/36p SERVICES SERVICES Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564 ________________________ Drywall Taping/Texturing 35+ Years. No Job too small

HELP HELP WANTED WANTED Full time live-in caregiver for a 29 year old male with Down Syndrome. The candidate must have a minimum 5 years or more experience working with persons with disabilities.

Candidates are to apply to rickzen1986@gmail.com with resume, references, certificates/checks. ________________________ Mixed grain and potato operation is hiring farm workers to grade and sort potatoes, equipment operators and Class 1 & 3 truck drivers, to begin early September.

Located SouthWest of Smoky Lake.

Email resumes to anchorffarms@gmail.com.

Call 780.656.0507 for more information.

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Experienced drywall taper/texturer here to help you with any job big or small.

Don't want to do it yourself, give me a call!

Based in Killam but willing to travel Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka exp.

Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.)

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Willing to work with existing taping crew. Call 780-3852106 or 780-385-1251.

Deadline for Classifieds is Monday at 5 p.m.

Call your local paper with your print order today!

Contact Ally or Leslie at The Community Press 780-385-6693 ads@thecommunitypress.com _______________________ Town & Country Guardian Drugs - Killam We have: •a Kodak picture maker.

•a colour/b&w photocopier.

•cold pop and fresh snacks.

•a great selection of candles, giftware, and fragrances. toys, games,and plush animals.

•a huge selection of Hallmark cards.

•plastic gift cards •vitamins, minerals, and herbals.

•free gift wrapping.

•prescription service Open 6 days a week.

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Sedgewick resident’s art on display Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com

The Sedgewick Lions Club had a meeting last week and decided to have a New Year's Eve Dance. More details are to follow, but, for now, please save the date: Dec. 31, 2022. The Lions support many local organizations, so hopefully you can support them.

As you know, Lougheed will have their 100th fair in 2023. To ensure it is an amazing event, the village is hosting an organizational meeting on Sept. 19 at the Lougheed Fieldhouse.

They are in need of volunteers, ideas, and input.

Everyone is welcome to come. Consider this your invitation.

The date for the 100th fair is Aug. 12, 2023.

Please come out and help make this day memorable by helping any way you are capable. Many hands make light work.

The Sedgewick Community Church of the Nazarene is having a Seniors’ Tea coming up. It's open to all seniors from our area. Come out and stay for a chat. There will be coffee, tea, treats, and live entertainment.

September's art showcase at the Fox & Fable Book & Game Cafe in Camrose featured our very own Leola Forster from Sedgewick. Congratulations Leola!

It’s beautiful to see your art displayed.

Poilievre Continued from Front

During his acceptance speech, Poilievre surprised many by introducing both his birth mother and adoptive

parents in the crowd that night. The more personal tone extended to his wife and children who were also present.

Check out her landscape paintings there until the end of the month.

Maxine Steil has finished working at the Golf Course for the season and after selling her house this summer, is on to her next adventure. Maxine and Mike Stone left Sedgewick on Sept. 2 to drive all the way across Canada and arrived five days later at their new home province: Nova Scotia. While they are not entirely sure yet where they will end up, for now they are in Loch Lomond.

Maxine says: "That was a beautiful and sometimes terrifying drive, but it was worth seeing that sign as we crossed the border."

We wish you both all the best for whatever the future may hold for you.

Kurek says that the Conservative Party “is ready to get to work and continue to hold the Trudeau Liberals to account in Parliament while showing all Canadians that Canada’s Conservatives can be trusted to get our nation back on track.”

LAMONT COUNTY • Modern 15,000 sq ft Industrial Shop built on 42.8 acres in Lamont County adjacent to town of Lamont.

There is an approximately 15 acres of gravelled yard with partial chain link fencing located at 195043 HWY 29 Lamont County. Price: $3,175,000 • W4-18-54-18-NW, 2 parcel farm 158.48 acres 130 ± acres of grain cultivation 3 bedroom house.

Property has gas, power, well, septic with aerial discharge, Dug out and a shop. Price: $850,000 • Range Road 203 between Highway 15 and TWP Rd 552, 6.77 acre lot near Bruderheim. Good building site. Price: $160,000.

• Office Building 5015 - 50 Street Chipman. 946 sq ft building with reception area, office area and washrooms. Price: $125,000.

• W4-18-53-24-SW Plan 0826481 Block 2 Lot 1 5.02 acres yard site in Lamont County. Utilities at the property line. Price $49,000 • W4-18-53-26-SE N ½ Lamont County 80 acres property with a 60‘ by 40’ shop and the remainder of the land currently in hay.

Price: $235,000 • W4-20-55-27-SE Plan 1023701 Block 1 Lot 1A Lamont County.

138.09 acres in the Lamont Heartland for industrial use. Located North of Highway 15 on Range Road 202. Price: $4,400,000

TWO HILLS COUNTY RECREATION LAND • W4-12-55-27 NW 146 acres with 1/2-mile frontage on the North Saskatchewan River. HWY 29 and RR 123 50± acres of cultivation power at property Nicely treed lot for a building site.

Price: $325,000

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

Price: $6,000,000 • 0.82 acre Lot located in Griffin Industrial Park in Sherwood Park. Land use designation in medium industrial Price: $399,000

On May 5, Battle River-Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek (left) endorsed leadership race hopeful Pierre Poilievre in front of the Parliament buildings. Poilievre won the vote on the first ballot with a record-breaking majority on Saturday to become leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.

Norman Hill

Steven Hill

Lauren Hill

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

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Smook UCP team questions fairness of Camrose nomination process Kerry Anderson Tofield Mercury

Either the United Conservative Party nomination process is flawed, or there was intentionally dirty politics at work when Tofield area businessman Kevin Smook was edged out 464-406 by MLA Jackie Lovely, Aug. 4-6 in the Camrose provincial electoral district nomination weekend.

Smook confirmed this feeling to Caribou Publishing on Friday when he

pointed out an article from last week’s Western Standard online, written by Linda Slobodian, titled “Something rotten in the UCP nomination process.”

“This nomination should be overturned,” said Dale Oleksyn, Smook’s campaign manager, stating that his candidate’s team was not given the full list of Camrose Constituency UCP members to contact before the vote.

Oleksyn stated it is up to the UCP to provide both

candidates with a full list of members eligible to vote for a candidate. There were upwards of 74 names the Smook campaign didn’t have, plenty to change the results of the nomination, said the campaign manager.

“We received 56 names at 7 pm on day two (Aug. 5) with an hour to go for voting. They had the advantage over us because they had the full list.

“We weren’t given a fair chance to talk to these members and try to get

their vote,” Oleksyn was quoted as saying in the Western Standard article.

“The process that I observed was that across three days of voting, as a scrutineer, there was an irregularly high number of people going to the help desk. They weren’t on the voter list,” said lead scrutineer Kyle McIntosh.

Lovely contends that no matter what happened in the UCP nomination, she worked hard to sell “over 700 memberships,” followed the rules, and de-

FAITH COLUMN: BE HOLY Read 1 Pet 1:13-2:3 In Grade 12, I had a final exam scheduled for 10:30 a.m. I spent the night previous studying diligently and going over my material.

The morning of, I woke up at a good time, had a good breakfast, and got ready. Shortly after 10 a.m. I looked up my exam schedule one last time to verify the room

number.

To my horror, I found something else. My exam didn't start at 10:30, but rather at 10.

I ran out the door, sped off to school, and made it only 15 minutes late.

Gracefully, the teacher let me in and calmed me down by ensuring me I wouldn't need the full allotted time.

I was panicked, rushed,

and flustered. My mind was not clear, and I was struggling to focus. I took a minute to clear my mind and wrote that exam well.

Unlike me that morning, we are called to continually be of clear and sound mind. But we do that by setting our focus on Christ.

When we take our focus off of Christ, we

worry, we become anxious, and we do not act as ‘obedient children.’

In this passage, we are called to be holy, which means to be set apart for God and to be made clean in his eyes. So how do we do that? By looking to Christ as our perfector of faith and as our Lord and Savior.

Pastor Alec Siemens Killam Baptist Church

nied she knowingly had early access to an updated membership list.

Letters written to UCP officials suggesting the process was “flawed or open to exploitation” have not been returned.

Smook says he feels for

the over 400 people who voted for him, as well as his campaign team that worked so hard in this election.

“If the integrity of this election has been compromised, that upsets me.”

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