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April 16, 2020

Volume 109

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Village of Alix

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following all pandemic protocols

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Stu Salkeld

Local Journalism Initiative reporter

ECA Review

The Village of Alix is following all

protocols related to the coronavirus

pandemic, councillors heard at their

regular meeting Apr. 1.

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Village CAO Michelle White gave

councillors a report on coronavirus

measures being undertaken by the

municipality.

She stated the village activated its

emergency operations centre but has

Delburne waived utility penalties

Stu Salkeld


ECA Review

Village council on March 26 passed a

resolution waiving all municipal

utility penalties until Dec. 31 as a way

of offering some financial assistance to

those who are suffering aftershocks of

the coronavirus pandemic.

Fegan said the village council may

consider further actions but no decision

has yet been made.

School update

The Village of Delburne council was

more than willing to help out its local

school dealing with coronavirus

fallout, but, at this point, there isn’t

much to be done.

The village council heard an update

from Delburne School principal Ted

Hutchings during their Mar. 24 regular

meeting.

Hutchings informed council on how

the local school was coping with the

provincially ordered closure to slow

the spread of coronavirus.

Village CAO Karen Fegan noted

councillors were curious to hear how

the school was engaging in distance

learning to keep kids in class even

though they are not currently in a

classroom.

Apparently the school allowed students

to take home their

Chromebooks so they could use the

computers and network to learn at

home.

Families were allowed to also come

to the school and pick up student

belongings.

To keep congestion to a minimum

families were asked to drop by on a

day connected to their last name.

Fegan stated the council was

not declared a local state of emergency.

White stated the village will be following

all provincial and federal

measures instituted to slow the spread

of the pandemic.

White noted that certain measures,

such as closure of municipal

Stettler Fire

Rescue and

Stettler RCMP

held a parade

to honour

frontline

health

workers

Wed. Apr. 8.

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S. Salkeld

supportive of the school, and offered

to help in whatever way possible, but

at this time there isn’t much the village

can do.

Councillors accepted Hutchings’

report for information.

COVID-19 update

Fegan stated the councillors read a

detailed report of what the village is

doing to follow provincial and federal

guidelines to slow or stop the spread of

coronavirus.

Fegan stated the village wants to

make sure residents know the municipality

is doing its due diligence when it

comes to pandemic measures.

She stated some staff are staying at

home because they’re feeling unwell.

While there’s no evidence they have

coronavirus, Fegan said there’s no

playgrounds, was in council’s hands.

As well, the village office is now closed

to the public.

Mayor Rob Fehr noted that, due to

winter weather, campgrounds may not

have been a major factor in attracting

people outside, but as weather

improves, this is something village

council may have to consider.

Coun. Ed Cole stated that, since the

schools are closed, it would be nice to

keep playgrounds open as long as

possible.

Coun. Barb Gilliat added that there

are signs up stating the playgrounds

are not sanitized.

White noted that as of Apr. 1 the

COVID-19 pandemic has cost the village

about $369, with no way of

knowing how high the actual cost

could go.

The CAO said she was amazed at

how the residents of Alix were handling

the situation.

“I cannot emphasize enough how

amazing each and every staff member

continues to be as this situation progresses,”

she stated in her report.

“I could go on for pages to list all the

daily acts of kindness toward staff and

residents while continuing to function

at such a high level of professionalism,

but you get the point.”

Financial relief

Councillors decided to allow up to

three months of relief for those with

Tax Instalment Payment Plans

(TIPPS).

Councillors noted the financial difficulties

being caused by the

coronavirus pandemic virtually

demanded help. Coun. Gilliat stated

the village needed to show patience

with people.

Mayor Fehr noted the village should

work with people.

“Many people are struggling right

now,” said the mayor.

Councillors approved a three month

deferral for taxpayers with TIPPS, but

those taxpayers must contact the village

to make arrangements.

reason to take chances. Turn to Village, Pg 9

Turn to Great, Pg 2

INDEX

Delia council ............................... 2

Real Estate/Homes ...................... 2

Stettler news ............................... 3

Stettler town council ................ 3,5

Multi 4H Club ............................ 4

Business/Professional

Directories ................................... 6

Morrin council ............................ 7

Agriculture ................................. 9

Classifieds/Careers ..............10-11

Obituaries ............................ 9, 11

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Two topics were brought to

the attention of the Delia

council at meeting on Thurs.

April 9 in council chambers

including the potential of

waiving tax penalties for three

months beginning in April.

The second item was about

possibly having currently

enrolled monthly tax installments

be deferred by three

months without penalties, due

to the virus.

Both Mayor David Sisley and

Deputy Mayor Jordan Elliott

were both present while Coun.

Robyn Thompson-Lake was

able to participate via phone

call.

They unanimously agreed to

accept both recommendations.

The village collects approximately

$100 to $125 in late fees

each month so they expect to

see a loss of under $500.

“If people don’t make payments

the bills are continuing

to accrue for 90 days and then

people can make arrangements

to repay the amounts after,”

said Chief Administrative

Officer (CAO) Mark Nikota.

“To clarify, so I hope people

understand that these deferrals

are not a waiver, that the

amounts are still due; they are

just not having to pay them

right now.”

Since the village’s last

meeting, not as much action has

been needed in regards to

responding to COVID-19 as

many of their procedures have

been enacted.

“We have not activated the

Emergency Coordination

Centre nor declared a Local

State of Emergency as it was

determined there is no need at

this time as our response has

been sufficient,” said CAO

Nikota.

The village has put in measures

to keep regular village

operation running in the event

a staff member becomes

unavailable to work.

Talks have happened between

emergency responders like

Starland County’s emergency

services to make sure everyone

is on the same page in the event

something happens specifically

within the village.

They have sufficient supply of

items at the moment in case it’s

needed and the CAO noted the

village is quite ready in terms of

finances.

“We are in a fairly good place

cashflow wise” he said. I don’t

see any issues over the next few

months.”

As for property taxes, the

province has introduced a property

tax deferral on the

education portion of these taxes

for non-residential property

owners like commercial

businesses.

There is a six month deferral

on the education requisition

which is typically collected in

October.

For this year, only 50 per cent

will be collected in that month

with the rest being due in 2021.

Delia typically does not collect

its taxes until

mid-September so the CAO has

found this to not be an issue for

property owners as it would

only affect owners that currently

utilize the monthly tax

payment option.

Councillor reports

Mayor Sisley had been

involved in a couple of meetings

Great chance to hear neighbours

Cont’d from Pg 1

Mayor Bill Chandler and Fegan

recently took part in a teleconference

town hall meeting with Members of

Parliament Earl Dreeshan and Blaine

Calkins, along with representatives of

most other central

Alberta

municipalities.

Fegan said it

was a great

chance for federal

representatives

and municipalities

to hear what

their neighbours

are doing during

the pandemic.

Fegan stated

Delburne residents

seem to be

coping with coronavirus measures

rather well, with people adapting to

rules and following them as expected.

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including the local Community

Futures and Drumheller

Seniors Foundation.

Community Futures has

decided to give away $5,000

worth of Freson Bros. gift

cards, $2,500 of which will be

put in Salvation Army food

hampers.

The remaining half will be

dispersed to partnering communities

like Delia.

Sisley asked about compiling

a list of people who may be in

need but the rest of council felt

this encroached on privacy

issues.

At the moment their portion

of gift cards may be given to a

local organization to disperse.

As for the Drumheller

Seniors Foundation, Sisley was

proud to announce that not a

single resident within any of the

lodges including Sunshine

Lodge and Hillview Lodge in

Drumheller is sick at the

moment.

“No sniffles or nothing wrong

with them,” he added.

Although this is the case,

COVID-19 has still shut down

all visitors from stopping by.

An issue they have run into is

the amount of cleaning done in

a day.

The staff who are trained to

properly clean these spaces

drops by at least three times a

day but now a government run

group is now coming in after

hours to do another thorough

cleaning job.

They are concerned as these

people have come from outside

where they could bring in the

virus without knowing it.

The foundation has

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Stettler region business community supporting each

Stu Salkeld


ECA Review

Businesses across the country are

reeling with the effects of coronavirus

and measures to control it, but one

expert on the Stettler region business

community said cooperation and support

are key.

Stettler Board of Trade (BOT) executive

director Stacey Benjamin said the

coronavirus pandemic has had a

number of effects on the local business

community and its annual events,

including the ever-popular trade show.

The provincial government has forbidden

any gathering of more than 15

people in an effort to slow the spread of

COVID-19.

“It’s pretty unfortunate the way it’s

affecting the trade show,” said

Benjamin by phone from her office

Apr. 8.

Benjamin said the trade show is not

only one of the major ways local businesses

get the word out about their

operations every spring, it’s also a

major revenue generator for the BOT.

Plus, this year’s trade show had an

even more special event to celebrate:

it’s the trade show’s 40th anniversary.

She said the BOT has a lot of great

plans in store for the 40th annual event

but for now the only thing to do is

watch the way the pandemic is

evolving and follow measures being

issued by the provincial and federal

governments.

The event has tentatively been postponed

to June 12 to 14.

She noted if the event gets delayed

into the autumn, it probably will have

to be cancelled.

The fall season is extremely busy for

the BOT which can’t accommodate the

trade show on top of everything else.

Benjamin said, looking at how the

business community in general has

been coping with the pandemic and

subsequent measures, she’s very proud

of the response, especially the way

retail businesses have stepped up to

offer curbside and delivery service.

However, she noted it was sad to see

business closures mandated by the government

because it obviously means

those businesses can’t generate income.

The executive director notes the

BOT has been keeping in touch with

manufacturing companies to monitor

their situation.

She also noted the effect coronavirus

measures have had on the restaurant

community, although many still have

the options of offering take-out,

delivery or drive-thru service.

A vital sector of the local business

community is farm/agriculture and

Benjamin stated the sector appears to

be doing fairly well.

Agriculture businesses have been

considered essential, so haven’t had as

many measures placed on them.

She said it will be important to

watch how the spring seeding season

goes as the season has a big impact on

Stettler’s economy.

The BOT has three areas of concern

it’s watching right now, firstly the

retail sector, which has been hit hard

by closures intended to limit human

contact where coronavirus could be

spread.

Secondly, Benjamin stated the oil

and gas sector is having a very tough

time right now not only from coronavirus,

but from very low prices.

Lastly, the manufacturing sector is

coping with factors like social distancing,

which is limiting staff,

slowing things down and affecting

output.

Benjamin said something that’s

really impressed her throughout the

coronavirus outbreak is the way

Stettler-region businesses are supporting

each other through working

together and marketing each other.

Benjamin said everyone is affected

by this but Stettler is a resilient, supportive

community.

She noted, however, it would be nice

to see gaps in government support

addressed.

Small businesses, including “mom

and pop” operations, can sometimes

fall through those gaps as they don’t

always meet the requirements for government

help.

Benjamin noted the BOT has been

working closely with the Town of

Stettler and Stettler County emergency

operations centre to monitor and collect

information about the coronavirus

pandemic.

Deferrals to offset COVID-19 financial effects

Stu Salkeld


ECA Review

Stettler town council approved two

measures to help residents cope with

the financial fallout of the coronavirus

pandemic.

The decisions were made at the

Apr. 7 regular meeting of council.

Town CAO Greg Switenky and corporate

communications coordinator

Lara Angus introduced two agenda

items to council, utility payment deferrals

and property tax deferrals,

intended to help Stettler taxpayers deal

with financial setbacks they may experience

due to coronavirus and related

government measures.

Utility payment deferrals

In her memo to council, Angus

stated certain payment deferrals

appear to be an effective way for

municipalities to help residents amid

the coronavirus pandemic.

“In order to assist those financially

impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,

many Albertan municipalities and

utility companies have offered residents

the option to defer utility

payments, or a similar form of support,”

stated Angus.

“Town of Stettler utilities include

water, sewer, garbage and recycling.

The current penalty for late payments

is five per cent as per Bylaw

1856-02.”

Angus also collected some data from

utility companies and other municipalities

that illustrated deferrals

appear to be popular.

Switenky stated staff recommended

deferring utility payments for three

months to allow local residents some

latitude if they’re dealing with

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Castor elevator in need of TLC

Terri Huxley

ECA Review

Castor & District Museum Society

picked the county’s brain for possible

funding towards restoration of the

prominent burgundy grain elevator

within Castor as well as other projects

on the museum grounds.

Although the group was hoping to do

a presentation in person on this

matter, COVID-19 forced them to

submit a letter instead with their

request.

In it, the board executive of the

society outlined the current spaces the

museum has to offer visitors like the

CPR House built in 1915 with attached

freight shed, the Beaver School built in

1919 and the 110-year-old Alberta

Pacific Grain Elevator to name a few.

“Our community is very fortunate to

have these buildings available for the

public to view,” said the letter.

In 2016 and 2017, rot and mold was

causing the floor of the freight shed

floor to break, becoming unsafe for

visitors to step inside and look around.

The museum board made the decision

to demolish the old shed and

constructed a new one in its place that

was roughly eight feet longer.

At the same time, they chose to give

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the CPR house itself a small facelift as

well.

Most artifacts have since been

moved into the new building as construction

has finally finished after

almost two years when construction

started in September 2018.

Plans to open on April 16 has since

been pushed back due to COVID-19.

The approximate cost to finish the

build was in the $289,000 range which

has been paid for through a number of

grants they received.

Coun. Tyrrill Hewitt sits on the

board and explained that at their last

meeting in March, the elevator was the

largest project they want to tackle as

“They’re continually doing a little bit

of work on it all the time but anytime

you got a structure like that it’s going

to be expensive,” said Coun. Hewitt.

“They are trying to preserve it the best

they can.”

“At present all buildings are in good

condition except for the grain elevator,”

stated the letter.

A representative of Alberta Historic

Resources recently looked at the old

structure and suggested some repair

work be done along with a full paint

job on the exterior at a price of

$200,000.

financial difficulties caused by the

coronavirus pandemic.

Switenky further noted that the

period would include March, April and

May of 2020.

The CAO also stated the town has no

plans to disconnect anyone’s utilities

during this period unless there is some

kind of extraordinary circumstance.

One thing Switenky did point out,

however, is that the February utility

billing was to be applied the week of

April 7, the same week as the council

meeting.

He asked if councillors wanted to

include February in the utility deferral

decision despite the fact it was not technically

part of the pandemic

timeframe.

Coun. Wayne Smith asked how

many people would be affected by the

decision. Switenky answered that in

February the town had about 466

accounts adding up to about $2,300

roughly.

Smith said on the surface it

appeared February should be left out,

but the councillor said he was concerned

that if the town penalized

people for late February utility payments

it would reflect negatively on

the municipality.

Mayor Sean Nolls stated February

should be included in the utility

deferral program. “It just makes sense

at this time,” said Nolls.

Councillors unanimously approved

temporarily amending the various

utility bylaws to allow residents to

defer their payments for Feb., March,

April and May of 2020.

Property tax deferral

Angus also provided a memo outlining

the Town of Stettler’s tax billing

schedule.

Switenky stated the town relies on

tax revenue for a large part of its operations,

but also realizes some residents

may be in financial difficulties

because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Hence staff recommended temporarily

combining the first and second

tax penalties and pushing them back

to Oct. 31, 2020, giving Stettler taxpayers

several extra months to pay

their tax bills without penalties. The

combined penalties would be applied

Nov. 1 to any unpaid amount.

The CAO also noted the town wanted

to offer residents a payment plan over

the last six months of the year for those

who needed it.

The subject of the penalties was discussed

by councillors.

Switenky said penalties on unpaid

taxes are seen as an encouragement

for taxpayers to pay on time.


all readings necessary to put the temporary

tax deferral program into

effect. Councillors had the council

chambers rearranged to meet social

distancing guidelines and also decided

to continue meeting in person until

further notice.

The family of Betty Filipenko would like to say a special thank you to

everyone who sent cards, flowers and curbside food deliveries to our homes

during this difficult time. For the delicious turkey supper provided by Betty’s

coffee group, thank you so much.

The many phone calls and virtual hugs were very much appreciated in this

time when visits in person were not able to happen and thank you to those who

have made memorial donations in Betty’s memory.

Thank you to Reverend Barbara Zimmerman for the beautiful church service.

We really appreciated that we were able to share this service online with family

and friends through Anthony and Jordan’s company, DeoGloria.ca/live. The

online service will be available to view until Saturday, April 18. The password is

“Filipenko”.

Thank you to Dr. Hanton and Dr. O’Riordan for the wonderful medical care

Betty has received over the years and to the Doctor and staff in Red Deer for their

great care also.

Thank you to Dean Ross and his staff at Parkview Funeral Chapels for their

compassionate and caring service.

Thank You

Sincerely,

Dennis Filipenko

Laurie & Norman Pals & Family

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Winners of the Morrin Multi 4-H Club Communications Day. From

the left, back row: Chantal Schipper, Danielle Varga, Sam Gridley,

Owen Guldberg and Gillian Gridley. Front row: Chelsea Thacker, Joey

Moench, Payton Wood, Malenna Olsen, Ashley McNaughton, Mykaela

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Morris Multi 4-H Club reflects

on first quarter of 2020

by Payton Wood, Morrin

4-H Multi Club Reporter

Times have been tough lately

but it’s good to look back at

some fun memories.

On Feb.12, we had our Club

Communications Day.

The placements are as follows:

Junior public speaking,

1st - Chelsea Thacker,

Intermediate public speaking,

1st - Malenna Olsen, 2nd -

Gillian Gridley, and 3rd

- Payton Wood.

Intermediate presentations:

1st - Joey Moench, 2nd - Caleb

O’Brimchak.

Senior public speaking, 1st -

Danielle Varga, 2nd - Owen

Guldberg and 3rd - Ashley

McNaughton.

Chantal Schipper placed first

for Senior presentations.

All first and second place

winners moved onto Districts.

On Feb. 18, our club went

skiing at the Canyon Ski Hill in

Red Deer. We had 21 skiers or

snowboarders.

District Communication Day

was on March 7 at the Morrin

School.

The placements for our Club

are as follows: Chelsea Thacker

placed second in Junior public

speaking.

Malenna Olsen placed first

for Intermediate public

speaking.

Danielle Varga placed second

in Senior public speaking and

Chantal Schipper placed first

in Senior presentations.

Unfortunately, Regional

Communications Day is cancelled,

as well as all 4-H events

until May 31.

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Rotating staff to address

COVID-19 pandemic

Stu Salkeld


ECA Review

The Town of Stettler will place

employees on a rotation system as the

coronavirus pandemic continues.

Councillors heard a report about

staff hours at their regular meeting

Apr. 7.

Town CAO Greg Switenky reported

to councillors the municipality was

tweaking staff work hours in an effort

to slow or eliminate the spread of coronavirus

among town staff.

“It’s been unprecedented in my

career,” said Switenky to council,

referring to the effect the pandemic

has had on Stettler.

The CAO said the town staff have

seen all sorts of difficulties over the

years, but the pandemic is in a league

of its own.

He also noted he appreciates how

well the town staff have been handling

pandemic measures and remaining

focused.

He stated about 53 town staff are still

working and to address the risk of

someone developing and then

spreading coronavirus, the town is

placing workers on a schedule.

Public works staff will go on a “two

weeks on, two weeks off” schedule

while other town staff will go on a “one

week on, one week off” schedule.

Staff who are “on” will work as

normal while following social distancing

and other guidelines while

staff who are “off” will remain at home

and be prepared to work when called.

Some staff have been temporarily

laid off due to the pandemic, but

Switenky said they’ll be hired back as

soon as everything returns to normal.

He voiced optimism that the last

quarter of 2020 will resemble something

akin to normalcy.

It was also noted that public parks in

Stettler are closed, but dog parks

remain open. Of course, all coronavirus

measures such as social

distancing are still in effect at the dog

parks.

Financial update

While councillors discussed the

most recent bank

reconciliation

statement, a few

questions arose

about how the

coronavirus pandemic

would

affect certain

projects and

budget items.

Switenky noted

certain budget

items in, for

example, the capital

budget, have

government

grants linked to

them and those

grants are

expected to come

in. So the projects

should go ahead

as planned.

Hospital

renovations

A memo to

councillors noted

that much anticipated

renovations

to the Stettler

Health & Care

Centre have been

put on hold due to

the coronavirus

pandemic.

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“As a result, we wanted to let you

know that there is an impact to the

Stettler Hospital & Care Centre,”

stated a letter from Alberta Health

Services.

“The renovation of our Emergency

Department (ER), the third phase of

our major renovation project which

was to get underway very shortly, has

now been temporarily paused in order

to prevent the spread of the virus.

“For the safety of our patients and

the public, our physicians and staff,

and our contractors’ staff, Alberta

Health Services has been directed to

limit the access and use of contractors

at all AHS sites.

“This project also involves having to

move some departments and services,

which may have been disruptive to

members of our healthcare team, who

will be increasingly focused on dealing

with the impact of COVID-19.

“We recognize the importance of

this project and we look forward to

resuming work once we have dealt

with this unprecedented event.”

Those darn deer

In the minutes submitted for the

Stettler Waste Management Authority

March 13 meeting, councillors noted

that hungry ungulates are not doing

their part to keep the local landfill

beautiful.

In the minutes for the meeting it was

stated, “(Board member) Wayne Nixon

noted that trees would hide the landfill

from the highway, and that trees could

be ordered by contacting Quinton

Beaumont or Ryan Hallett.

“Stettler Waste Management

Authority manager Rene Doucette

noted that trees were planted and the

deer ate them.

Through conversation it was identified

that a fence would be required to

protect the trees.

The Shelterbelt Tree Workshop (may

not be held due to COVID-19 restrictions)

could recommend the best type

of trees for that location. Rene

Doucette will investigate.”

Coun. Gord Lawlor was absent from

the meeting.

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Countries around the world will not

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Poor countries will lose millions to

the virus, leaders in autocratic countries

will do what is best for

them—lock down or let thousands of

unwanted citizens die—and outcomes

in liberal democracies will vary

depending on trust in government and

strength of government institutions.

The three Asian democracies—

Japan, South Korea and

Taiwan—acted quickly and succinctly

when the outbreak occurred. Their

success to date is because they built

capacity after the SARS pandemic

ensuring adequate stockpiles of medical

necessities for the next pandemic.

Their decisions and actions were

grounded in science and their messaging

to the public was transparent

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people trust their governments and

their public institutions are strong.

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and Germany—also are flattening the

curve more quickly.

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Morrin council meets for budget deliberations

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Morrin council held a special

meeting to continue working through

their 2020 budget on April 8.

Frustration on the part of all parties

ran rampant.

“I didn’t get this [budget] before

today. Is this the same on what we

looked over on our January [budget]

meeting? asked Mayor Helton.

“I think so, ya, I couldn’t find my

notes from the January meeting,”

stated CAO Annette Plachner. “It’s an

estimate from last year and kind of

partially of this year for what I know.”

“So it’s basically back to having no

figures to really determine our budget?

asked Helton. Are they [estimates]

going to be in for our budget?”

CAO Plachner informed council she

was not able to acquire the necessary

estimates as all the businesses are

closed due to the coronavirus.

Mayor Helton suggested that quotes

would still be attainable especially if

those giving quotes who have been

here before.

Council questioned the costing on

the bulk water and whether it was

really a village expense.

“How many villagers use the bulk

water?” asked Mayor Helton.

“Under 10 per cent I would say.

I’ve never seen anybody that lives in

the actual village accessing that

[bulk water],” commented Coun.

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“We are here as a council to look at

things like that [expenses] and make

decisions and the status quo is not necessarily

the status quo,” stated Helton.

“I’m not here to be a disturber, I’m

here to look at things that have been

going on for a long time that perhaps

needs a spotlight to see if they can’t be

changed a little bit.”

“He [Riep] is here trying to help the

village and that water plant needs a

quarter million dollars of work,” stated

CAO Plachner “and he is doing it piece

by piece because he knows the village

can’t afford to do a whole big bunch all

at once.”

Glen Riep, of Pier Enterprises ,

Certified Operator of the village water

Community fund including Youngstown

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A representative of the

Prairie Crocus Community

Fund based out of Medicine

Hat was on the phone with

Youngstown councillors at

their meeting on Mon. April

6 in replacement of an inperson

delegation.

An overarching group

known as the Community

Foundation of Southern

Alberta has taken action

during this global pandemic,

establishing a fund

for the southeast region ‘to

address the medium to long

term impacts that the pandemic

will have across our

region.’

They are working closely

with municipalities, community

partners, and

funders within Special

Areas 2, 3 as well as the MD

of Acadia to ensure that the

greatest needs are being

addressed within these

areas.

Donations from the

Prairie Crocus region will

be distributed to local charities

providing crucial

services.

Council felt the organization

was a good partner to

work with since it recently

started up.

Increase in

membership fees

Coun. Debbie Laughlin

started off the reports

saying that the Cactus

Corridor Economic

Development Corporation

will be asking for an

increase in membership

fees in 2021 which was about

$500.

Mark Nikota, economic

development manager for

the corporation, is currently

working on a new grant

application as well which

focuses on getting energy

businesses like solar into

the area.

“He was wondering if we

had any cost amounts or

talked to anybody about

costs related to a solar

project,” said Coun.

Laughlin.

“Solar would be a worthwhile

thing for us,” said

Mayor Robert Blagen.

The other couple of things

he was looking at on top of

this was updating signage

for the village by

rebranding but “seeing how

mad Hanna got” over their

rebranding, council was

inclined to stay away from

that idea as well as the

Affordable Living Project

upgrading.

The Corridor focuses on

economic development for

Special Areas No. 2

including the Town of

Hanna, Village of

Youngstown and the Hanna

Learning Centre.

Curling rink compressor

Coun. Ken Johnson noted

the changes of the season

when it comes winter facilities

now closed like the

curling rink.

He has found the curling

rink to have an ice plant

that is ‘on its last legs’ as it is

upwards of 35-years-old so

they are looking at pricing

out a new compressor.

Johnson noted the pressures

were higher than he’d

ever seen them and the

higher the pressure the

more energy is used which

increases other bills.

For the concession, the

grills and table were

removed with new ones

replacing them this

summer.

One issue he finds is how

often the grill is power

washed by an outside company

as washing is required

on an annual basis for at

least $1,500.

Since the facility does not

get used that often, sometimes

once or twice in a

whole year, this year being

higher at seven times,

council felt they could

potentially try to save

money rather than spend it

when it’s not necessary.

“That one year we hadn’t

used it at all and still had to

pay for them to come out

and clean, so I don’t know

what the solution is,” said

Laughlin.

Johnson mentioned they

may be able to bring this

issue to the attention of

MLA Nate Horner.

Tax mill rates

According to Chief

Administrative Officer

(CAO) Emma Garlock, the

tax mill rate for education

that was originally going to

be set for 2020 has now been

changed due to provincial

ruling.

The province has chosen

to keep this rate the same as

it was in 2019 due to the

coronavirus.

The CAO felt more comfortable

once more

information is released

before council passes any

motions to move forward

which was agreed to at the

table.

“I don’t want to change

this until I have something

in writing,” said CAO

Garlock.

She mentioned that

almost all of the other mill

rates within the village will

be close to last year as well

so ‘it won’t be a big shock’

for residents.

Regional SDAB

coming together

An intermunicipal agreement

with Palliser about

agreeing to be a part of a

regional Subdivision and

Development Appeal Board

(SDAB).

Since these types of board

meetings are so rare, the

area felt it was easier and

cheaper to create a single

SDAB for people to be apart

of.

Council passed all three

readings needed to be a part

of the establishment of this

new regional board.

Another motion was made

and carried to rescind an

older bylaw requiring the

village to have their own

personal SDAB

Year end audit

completed

CAO Garlock was happy

to announce the completion

of the village’s 2019 financial

audit, saying Youngstown

has come out ahead with a

small surplus of $17,464.

“Once again, it went

really well,” said CAO

Garlock.

Council approved two

transfers including $5,769 to

a Capital Recreation

Reserve which is a pot of

money used to look after

existing facilities and their

maintenance.

She highlighted the excellent

communication

between herself and the current

auditor but did note

that the auditor was possibly

moving away.

Because of this, Garlock is

hoping to maintain the relationship,

as although this

person will be farther away,

most of their communication

is done by phone, email

and mail already and the

thought of training a new

person was going to be a

challenge.

“It sounded like she might

keep the village. It depends

on how much work she

wants,” said Garlock.

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Development Office

Notice of Decision

Notice is hereby given of the following decisions in

accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA

2000, Chapter M-26, and Bylaw No. 2009-559 and

amendments thereto, of the Town of Coronation:

Permit Application: 2020-002

Date of Decision: Apr 6, 2020

Building application: Commercial/ Residential

Owner: Shelley Creasy

Property Subdivision Location: Lot: Plan: 1826AT

Any person affected by this decision may appeal to the

TOWN OF CORONATION, Box 219, Coronation, Alberta,

T0C 1C0. Such an appeal to the Subdivision and

Development Appeal Board shall be in writing

containing a statement of the grounds of appeal

including an Appeal Fee of $40.00 and shall be

delivered either in person or by registered mail so as to

reach the Secretary no later than fourteen (14) days

following the date of publication of this notice.

Appeals on these listed developments may be filed up

until closing at the CORONATION office on Apr 27, 2020.

TOWN OF CORONATION

Development Officer

Quinton Flint, CAO.

(403)578-3679

Town of Coronation

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We know you are giving 110 per cent, and we are

truly grateful. You truly are health-care heroes.

On behalf of RhPAP Board and Staff, wishing

you and your families stay healthy during this

challenging time.

Linda Humphreys, Interim Chair, RhPAP Board of Directors

plant had presented council with a

quote from JC Industries to replace the

coin-operated receptacles at the bulk

water station with a PIN system as the

loader has experienced interruptions

in service and is most likely in need of

updating.

Council as well was looking for a

second quote as that is a policy in

effect for the village projects.

Riep had also asked council to

include a budget item of $12,000 for

cleaning of the reservoirs.

“I’m going to do this budget and estimate

it how I think it should be done,”

stated CAO Plachner. “I will set the

mill rate and that’s going to be done.”

Now that council has the actuals for

operational expenses they are still

looking for accurate cost breakdowns

and two quotes for projects.

“Did we not learn very fast with the

estimate with the water pump,” asked

Helton. “There was a miscommunication

simply because somebody was

throwing out a figure and said there,”

with no itemized project costs.

We need to work hard at it and make

real special effort so that we don’t run

into those kind of situations again,”

concluded Mayor Helton.

The meeting was reported on from a

recording due to the coronavirus.

Development Office

Notice of Decision

Notice is hereby given of the following decisions in

accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA

2000, Chapter M-26, and Bylaw No. 2009-559 and

amendments thereto, of the Town of Coronation:

Permit Application: 2020-003

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closing at the CORONATION office on Apr 29, 2020.

TOWN OF CORONATION

Development Officer

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On March 16 we made the difficult decision to shut down public

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members and safeguard resources intended for emergency response

in this region due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

OUR ADJUSTMENTS

We are committed to flattening the curve and supporting our

health care workers and our province in a massive combined effort

to physical distance and avoid the spread of COVID-19.

Stettler Regional Emergency Management Agency Emergency

Operations Centre activated on March 16 and is supporting our

region through a HOTLINE, seven days per week from 8:30 AM

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Our communities, our businesses, our family, our friends and

our neighbors have all been affected by this pandemic, and the

devastating and wide-reaching effect it is having on our economy.

Our oil and gas and shallow gas well industry was already strained.

In 2019 the County of Stettler wrote off $4,280,169 in uncollectable

taxes due to the decline in oil and gas. Our annual budget for

our municipality in 2015 was $34,822,641. Five years later, our

annual budget is $26,414,824 mainly due to losses in revenue from

the oil and gas industry. We have adjusted our operations and

absorbed this 25% loss in revenue over the last five years. Now

we are preparing for a further estimated $3,800,000 loss in 2020,

due to an anticipated further decline in oil and gas revenue, as we

further prepare for the trickle down effect of reduced assessments

appearing in 2021. Predictions indicate Alberta’s oil and gas

markets will suffer the effects of a battered oil economy for some

time, and we are adjusting our budgets now to prepare.

HOW WE’RE PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

All planned capital purchases have been put on hold. We have

frozen hiring, including 20 seasonal, casual and part-time staff. We

are revisiting our 2020 budget.

Our original budget proposed a 1.6% tax increase. We are

researching cutbacks to be able to propose a zero per cent increase.

The Province pulled back a planned increase to the education

requisition and will hold it to 2019 levels, but will continue to

collect a new Modified Policing Service requisition, of $145,000 in

2020.

PROPOSED SAVINGS-CHANGES IN SERVICES

• Seasonal staff (frozen hiring)

• Dust Control (County supplied)

• Oiling

• Crushing (on hold)

• Contract Gravel Haul (on hold)

• Road construction, upgrades and improvements (on hold)

• Brushing

• Highway Clean Up program

• Culverts (reduced budget)

- We maintain a bridge reserve fund for emergency

situations

• Training, seminars, conferences (cancelled or postponed)

• Beaver Control/Predator (considering partial-pay or

user-pay)

• Roadside Spraying (reduced)

• Considering funding cuts to external programs

The province has issued a ministerial order due to COVID-19,

in which the appeal period for development permits and

subdivisions has been extended to October 1, 2020. If this

order remains in place, development permits and subdivision

approvals would not be possible prior to October 1.

We have $8 million in projects prepared, shovel ready, should

government stimulus money become available, which would

support contractors and our local economy. The County of

Stettler would be responsible to provide some funding (90-10

funding means 90% Provincial or Federal Government and

10% Municipal), to capitalize on government stimulus moneys.

We have reserved funds to ensure this is possible. We will avoid

depleting Utilities reserves so we are prepared for any 90-10

funding opportunities, to extend clean potable water lines to

those in need.

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU. WE ARE OPEN.

County operations continue and we are here to help

by phone, email or Facebook messenger. Please

call 403-742-4441, reach out on Facebook, or email

info@stettlercounty.ca if you have any questions or concerns with

tax payments, utility payments or other requisitions, or for permits

or service from the County of Stettler. We’re in this together.

COUNCIL for the COUNTY OF STETTLER No. 6

Reeve Larry Clarke and Councillors Ernie Gendre, Dave

Grover, Cheri Neitz, James Nibourg, Wayne Nixon and

Les Stulberg


For Sale by Private Treaty

Yearling Shorthorn Bulls

Solid red, structurally sound, and fed to last.

Reasonably price. Semen tested and ready to go.

Kelly Coppock

AGRICULTURE

Village of Alix campground closure proposed

Cont’d from Pg 1

White proposed the village close the

campground’s kitchen and washrooms,

which would help keep people

away from each other.

Councillors discussed the proposed

closure, with Mayor Fehr noting the

province’s order that no public gatherings

larger than 15 people be allowed.

He also predicted that campgrounds

may end up going the same way playgrounds

have gone as the weather gets

nicer.

The CAO did note, however, that if

the campground remains open, then a

staff member remains there to monitor

the area, whereas if it’s closed, no

staff member will be there.

Councillors decided to temporarily

close the washrooms and concession at

the campground.

Examining the budget

In a memo to council, White

pointed out that maintaining the

same municipal portion of the mill

Kerl was pillar of strength

Anna Marie Kerl passed away peacefully

April 5, 2020 in Lac La Biche,

Alta. at the age of 96.

Marie was born April 3,

1924 to Axel and Anna

Strom in Viking, Alta.

In the early years, Marie

enjoyed playing school at

home with her siblings and

would later pursue a career

in teaching, which she

enjoyed for many years.

In 1948, Marie married

the love of her life, Louis

John (Bud) Kerl in Botha,

Alta.

The two would go on to raise a

family of seven on a farm near Botha.

Marie was a very proud mother and

was tireless in the love and support of

all of her children.

She enjoyed teaching, farm life,

travel and life in

general.

Marie was softspoken

with a

quick wit, a good

sense of humour

and was loved by

all that knew her.

Her children,

grandchildren

and great-grandchildren

loved

her dearly and

were equally

proud of her.

She was a pillar

of strength and

her families’

rock.

Marie was predeceased

by her

husband, Louis

John (Bud) Kerl

and her eldest

daughter,

Louanne Pratch,

as well as several

siblings and

in-laws.

She is survived

by her family,

(Ken) Pratch of

Kelowna, B.C.,

Scott (Lorena)

Kerl of San Jose,

Mexico, Wendy

(Bernie)

Kirchmayer of

Golden, B.C.,

Patti Jo (Dale)

Matz of Lake

Country, B.C.,

Tom (Marlene

Colp) Kerl of

OBITUARY

Kerl

rate in the 2020 operating budget will

result in an overall decrease of

$17,358.42 to the village.

Coun. Vicki Soltermann suggested

a few money saving ideas, such as

pointing out recycling is not being

collected during the coronavirus

pandemic which could result in savings

for the village and cancelling

council’s attendance at the Alberta

Urban Municipalities Association

convention.

Besuijen felt AUMA should remain

the way it is.

“I still think there’s value in doing

this thing,” he said.

The subject of staff layoffs was

broached. Coun. Cole wondered if

the village was really at the point

where that should be mentioned.

Mayor Fehr said it may not be that

far off and at least needs to be

mentioned.

Councillors decided that White

will bring a draft 2020 budget to

their next meeting, April 15.

Botha, Alta. , John (Laurel Rohne) Kerl

of Grande Prairie, Alta., Tracy (Eric)

Smith of Lac La Biche, Alta.

She is also survived by

sister and brother-in-law

Melba (Duncan) Gillespie, sisters-in-law,

Roberta Strom

and Isabel Kerl as well as 11

grandchildren; Gregory,

Geoffrey, Brendan, Stephanie,

Kristina, Bradley, Kerry,

Megan, Alexander, Kirsten

and Karl, along with eight

great-grandchildren and several

nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Marie’s life and

interment in the Woodland Cemetery

in Botha, Alta. will be arranged at a

later date.

The family asks that any donations

in Marie’s memory can be made to a

charity of the donor’s choice.

coppockfarming@gmail.com

(403) 741-8963

Custom Floating

Red and Black Bulls For Sale By Private Treaty

Darrel & Wendy Ashbacher email: dwashbacher@gmail.com

(403) 884-2181 Halkirk, AB

Certified ORe3542M Oats Seed available

For more info phone

Peggy or Velma 780-879-3927

DEER RIVER RANCHING

Black Angus Bulls

PRIVATE TREATY SALE

Dear valued

Semen

customers,

Tested,

these are unprecedented

Guaranteed

times, due

&

to

Built

the current

to

circumstances

Last

with the covid-19 virus, and trying to forecast the possibility of further restrictions with

everyone’s health & safety in mind. Deer River Ranching will be selling our bulls private

treaty Bruce at home Beasley this year. (403) We would 501 4416 like to | invite John you Beasley to come (403) view the 779 bulls 2662

at home.

Jean Lucas (403) 566 2010

Text/Call: 403-501-4416 – Bruce; 403-362-0676 – Jean

E-mail: bruce@deerriverranching.com

Catalogues can be e-mailed or picked up at the ranch, contact jean@deerriverranching.com

www.bowslope.com

( click on sale day April 30th)

Stettler County County Farmers:

Modelling physical distancing

for for years. years.

Stettler County

Contact

Farmers:

Jennifer @

403-704-6121

Modelling physical distancing

for years.

Here to support you.

Help prevent the spread.

Public hearing

Mayor Fehr called to order a public

hearing for Bylaw 453/20, the Land Use

Bylaw amendment.

Coun. Cole asked if the public

hearing should be postponed due to

coronavirus measures.

Fehr noted if the public hearing was

postponed, when could it be held? The

council still had

business that it

must complete.

CAO White

reported to

council that the

public hearing

was publicly

advertised, and

added that even if

the public chose

not to attend

because of coronavirus,

the

village would still

Here Here to support to support you. you.

Help Help prevent prevent the spread. the spread.

We are open for business

by phone and online.

If you have questions or needs:

• Call us 403-742-4441

accept letters and emails with input

and comments.


second and third reading of the Land

Use Bylaw (LUB) amendment. Two of

the major changes included where and

how recreational vehicles could be

parked on property and updated

requirements for decks.

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by phone by phone and and online. online.

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REAL ESTATE

HIGHLY Assessed.

Very good

Saskatchewan farmland

near Yorkton,

SK. Under $2K/acre

with 5% return and

10 year lease. Call

Doug at 306-716-

2671 for further

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planting only $10.

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Minimum order

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Crystal Springs.

403-820-0961.

FARM MACHINERY

FOR SALE: Six 8” x

26’ Meridan utility

augers c/w 5 HP

220V electric motors,

wire and plug to bottom,

flex spouts.

$1500/ea or 6 for the

price of 5. Phone

403-443-0005.

FEED & SEED

ALFALFA, grass and

mixed hay for sale.

Round large bales

weighing 1375 to

1500 lbs. From no

rain to some. Loaded

out in truckload lots.

Priced $60 and up.

Phone Magnus @

780-679-6528.

Daysland.

EARLY Varieties.

Want to be finished

combining in August?

Go early HRS

Wheat, Busby &

Sundre Barley, AAC

Peace River Field

Peas (earliest yellow

pea). Early One

Polish Canola (one

month earlier); mastinseeds.com.

403-

556-2609.

FORAGE seed for

sale: Organic & conventional:

Sweet

Clover, Alfalfa, Red

Clover, Smooth

Brome, Meadow

Brome, Crested

Wheatgrass,

Timothy, etc. Free

Delivery! Birch Rose

Acres Ltd. 306-921-

9942.

CERTIFIED Seed.

Wheat - Go Early,

Pintail, AAC

Penhold. Oats - AC

Morgan, AC

Mustang, Derby,

SO1 Super Oat.

Barley - Busby,

Cerveza, CDC

Austenson, CDC

Maverick, Sundre.

Very Early Yellow

Pea. Forage Peas.

Polish Canola.

Spring Triticale.

mastinseeds.com.

403-556-2609.

HEATED Canola

buying Green,

Heated or

Springthrashed

Canola. Buying:

oats, barley, wheat

& peas for feed.

Buying damaged or

offgrade grain. “On

Farm Pickup”

Westcan Feed &

Grain, 1-877-250-

5252.

LIVESTOCK

CHAROLAIS bulls,

yearlings and 2-year

olds for sale.LVV

Ranch (780) 582-

2254. Forestburg Ab.

WANTED pasture

for cow/calf pairs or

a couple of pastures

for 8 or 10 head of

mares and foals.

403-740-4723.

Please leave message.

SHORTHORN

Yearling Bulls for

sale. Polled-tie

broke-very quiet. Will

semen test. www.

paintearthshorthorns.com.

Albert

Oram. Ph. 403-882-

2253

PASTURE Wanted:

Quiet cow/calf pairs;

branded and well

cared for. Will maintain

fences and

check often. Please

call Travis: 403-994-

1065.

The County of Paintearth No. 18

Public Works Shop Mechanic

LAKEFORD

Polled

Herefords

Red Angus

Top Quality Bulls

Semen Tested

“Ready to WORK for You”

Dan Prichard

Cell 780-385-5125

Home 780-385-2298

Killam AB

WANTED:

Pastureland to rent

for the 2020 season.

Quarter or less. Call

Joe at 403-740-9356

and leave a message.

HELP WANTED

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www.brinnovationcentre.ca

587-844-

2112.

AUCTIONS

FOUR PARCELS of

real estate - Stony

Plain, AB. Ritchie

Bros. Auctioneers

Unreserved Auction,

April 29 - Online

Real Estate Event. 4

Parcels of Farmland

& 2+/- Title Acres

Undeveloped

Country Residential

Acreage. Jerry

Hodge:

780.706.6652;

Ritchie Bros. Real

Estate Services Ltd.

rbauction.com/realestate.

Crowfoot Crossing……Remembering Our Past, Building Our Future

The County of Paintearth is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable Journeyman Welder to join our

shop Mechanical team.

The Successful individual reports to the Shop Manager. This Individual will be responsible for all welding

repairs, fabricating new parts, ordering all inventory, and following all safe work procedures at the county

welding shop and in the field. The County of Paintearth No. 18 has a comprehensive benefits plan and

participates in the Local Authorities Pension Plan. The salary gird is between $38.50 and $47.35 per hour.

40 hours per week with the I.U.O.E. Local No.955.

Qualifications:

• Valid Certified Alberta Journeyman Welding Certificate with Inter Provincial certificate

• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in all methods and techniques of welding and fabrication

• “B” Pressure certification are considered an asset

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to deal effectively with people.

• Experience welding in all types of Heavy-Duty Construction equipment, Aluminum, Hard Surfacing, Air

Arc, Plasma Cutting, and Lathe Machining.

• Class 5 Drivers License

• Drivers abstract will be required

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Successful applicants must successfully complete a Pulmonary Function Test

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications

All positions with the County of Paintearth will be under the International Union of Operating Engineers

Local 955

Interested individuals are invited to forward resume with references by 4:00 pm, April 17th, 2020, to:

Attention Journeyman Welder Opportunity

County of Paintearth No. 18

Hwy 12 & TWP 374 Box 509 Castor, AB T0C 0X0

Phone: 403.882.3285 Fax: 403.882.356 Email: jobs@countypaintearth.ca

TWO PARCELS of

farmland -

Westlock, AB.

Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers

Unreserved

Auction, April 29 -

Online Real Estate

Event. Each parcel

is 161 +/- Title

Acres. Jerry Hodge:

780.706.6652;

Ritchie Bros. Real



KINGS Oilfield

Contracting 2-Day

On-line Auction,

April 21-29, Red

Deer, AB. Selling

Picker Trucks,

Equip. & Enclosed

Trailers, Skid Steer,

Wheel Loader,

Compact Tractor,

C-Can, Welding &

Fab, Large Quantity

of Shop Service

Tools, Instruments,

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County of Stettler No. 6

6602 - 44 Ave., Box 1270

Phone: 403-742-4441 Fax: 403-742-1277

www.stettlercounty.ca

Public Notice

2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate

Beginning Tuesday, April 7, 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate for the control

of severe damage (30% crop loss) from Richardson Ground Squirrels will be

available to County of Stettler ratepayers from your Agricultural Services Board

– BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Please call 403-742-4441 x 145 to place your order by phone, and schedule your

pick-up.

Please have the following information ready when you call:

Mailing Address

Phone number of purchaser

Home Quarter Legal Land Description

Legal Land Description where product MAY be applied

Type of field(s) to be treated (crop, forage, pasture, and rough acreage of each)

Approximate acreage of infestation area in each field

Approximate farm size

Number of bottles of strychnine required (minimum order of 6 bottles/maximum

of 48 bottles per purchase)

Cash payment will not be accepted. Payments will be accepted by credit card

over the phone, or by cheque.

Battle River Innovation Centre Client Advisor

The Battle River Economic Opportunities Committee (BREOC)

is a collaborative partnership representing the County of

Paintearth No. 18, Flagstaff County, the Towns of Castor and

Coronation, the Villages of Forestburg, Halkirk and Heisler, and

the greater region.

The Westmoreland Mine and Battle River Generating Station

located within the Region face closure and/or serious

restructuring at best. This substantial economic and social

impacts is resulting in a comprehensive socio-economic

transition process. An important part of the process is the establishment of two

Transition Centres, the Battle River Innovation Centres (BRIC), located in Castor and

Forestburg, Alberta. Currently BREOC is seeking to hire one Transition Centre Client

Advisor to support the implementation and coordination of various transition initiatives.

Working under the direct guidance of the Project Manager and in partnership with

Urban Systems Ltd/Lochaven Management Consultants Ltd., but reporting to the

County of Paintearth; the Client Advisor is responsible for the following:

Primary Duties (Include)

This is a community economic development support position with considerable

opportunity to learn the dynamic field of economic development. Under the direction

of the Project Manager, the successful candidate will undertake several key duties,

including but not limited to the following:

• Support the Project Manager in their efforts to promote and facilitate

transition;

• Build relationships and trust with centre clients through open and interactive

communication;

• Assess client needs and assist with navigating various service provider

support(s) and program(s);

• Assist clients to prepare job search documents (i.e. resumes, cover letters,

applications);

• Provide general business guidance for business start-ups and existing

entrepreneurs;

• Be a strong transition team member in the service of the local communities

Abilities (Preferred)

• Client oriented and the ability to adapt/respond to different types of clients and

situations;

• Well organized with an ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time

effectively;

• Ability to understand, explain, and promote employment and business

opportunities;

• Computer skills including the ability to operate office tools including, Excel, and

Word processing software at a highly proficient level;

• Engage and support clients in their employment related needs;

• Engage and support clients in the business planning process

Education/Training (Preferred)

• Some university training (bachelor’s degree) or college diploma in business,

economics, finance, public administration preferred;

• Experience working within an economic development department, business,

and/or an employment services environment;

• Proficient in the use of current and trending information technologies

Compensation

Depending upon qualifications a starting salary of $35,000.00/$40,000.00 per annum.

Location of Work

While some travel will be required within the BREOC region, the Client Advisor

will be primarily based out of the BRIC Innovation Centre located in Forestburg,

Alberta. Interested, please send information to enquire@lochavenconsulting.com


AUCTIONS

TWO PARCELS of

farmland - Dapp, AB.

Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers

Unreserved Auction,

April 29 - Online Real

Estate Event. 145.94

+/- Title Acres with

$6600 surface lease

revenue and 159 +/-

Title Acres. Jerry

Hodge:

780.706.6652;

Ritchie Bros. Real



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Vision:

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and a focus on

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and environmental

cooperation that

contributes to a rural

essence and quality

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Flagstaff County is recruiting for the permanent full-time term position of:

Agricultural Fieldman

Summary of Position:

The Agricultural Fieldman is responsible for the overall operations of the Agricultural

Service Board (ASB) and Recreational Parks departments in order to implement and

manage sound agricultural programs for the public, as determined by the Agricultural

Service Board (ASB) and within parameters of related federal, provincial and municipal

legislation including: Soil Conservation Act, Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act and

Agricultural Service Board Act.

The Agricultural Fieldman is responsible for completing the total objectives of the Flagstaff

County Business and Strategic Plan in accordance with policies and bylaws established by

County Council.

Some key responsibilities are as follows:

• Manages the short and long-term planning, operation, delivery and evaluation of all

Agricultural Service Board (ASB) and Recreational Parks programs and services within

existing policies. Develops new programs and policies in consultation with and under the

direction of Council, the ASB and the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Is a member of the County’s senior management team and provides technical and

administrative support to the organization and its stakeholders.

• Prepares, monitors and is responsible for managing the department business plan within

the approved budget.

• Prepares agendas for the Agricultural Service Board and other ASB related committee

meetings and has all required background information such as program progress and

budget implications.

• Shall act as a designated officer under the Agricultural Service Board Act; municipal

inspector under the Weed Control Act; Pest Control Officer under the Agricultural Pests

Act; and Soil Conservation Officer under the Soil Conservation Act.

• Provides leadership and works with department staff to develop and retain highly

competent, customer service-oriented staff through selection, compensation, training

and day-to-day management practices which support the County’s vision.

• Researches, prepares and administers grants or grant opportunities.

• Oversees recruitment, supervision, training and performance management of

department personnel and makes recommendations to the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Maintains membership in good standing with the Association of Alberta Agricultural

Fieldman.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a post-secondary diploma in agricultural/environmental related

discipline.

• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in an agricultural services

management role; with a strong working knowledge of the principles and practices of

management and supervision to enable him/her to perform his/her duties completely

and effectively.

• Thorough knowledge of agricultural practices with a strong understanding of the

principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and

the maintenance of public records, organization and local government.

• Ability to develop clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials,

with excellent communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other

governmental and regulatory officials, management teams and staff, contractors and

others encountered in the course of work.

• Pesticide Applicators Certificate (Agricultural/Industrial).

All candidates are required to undergo and pass a drug and alcohol screening

as a condition of employment.

Position Type: Full-Time Position

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7 hours/day

Salary Range: $88,479 - $108,818

Closing Date: Will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

OBITUARY

Enjoyed family being together

Elizabeth Lena Raher was born on

Oct. 31, 1930 to Theresa (Klein) and

George Ray, who farmed north of

Castor.

Elizabeth was the second child and

only daughter.

Her brothers were George Ray Jr.

(Jessica), Arnold Ray (Diane), Donald

Ray (Primrose) and infant

brother Michael Ray.

As the only girl growing up

on the farm, she had many

chores to do, from stacking

firewood to working in the

huge garden.

Elizabeth and her brothers

attended Lauderdale School

five miles from the family

farm.

Raher

She completed her education

at Theresetta School.

Upon completion, she went

to work as an overnight operator at the

Alberta Government Telephone

Company.

In 1950, Elizabeth met Harold Raher

at a Saturday night dance. Elizabeth

and Harold were married on Aug. 20,

1951.

After they were wed, Elizabeth

worked at the Magnet Dry Goods and

Shoe Store for many years.

She was a

member of the

Catholic Women’s

League and

Hospital Ladies

Auxiliary for

many years.

She enjoyed

her morning

coffee friends,

card-playing

ladies, birthday

buddies, knitting

club friends and

floor curling

teammates.

Elizabeth and

Harold were

“snowbirds” for

13 years, enjoying

sunny winter

days with friends.

Elizabeth took

pride in her

strawberry

garden, sharing

it with the family.

Her absolute

favourite time of

year though, was

the traditional

family camping

trip every August

long weekend

since 1986.

She so enjoyed

the family being

together to fish,

camp and just

having fun

together, and it is

still happening to

this day.

To their union

they were blessed

with six children:

Wanda Raher;

Clifford

(Maureen) Raher,

Kyle (Allison) and

their children

Ben and Lauren,

Jenna Raher;

Linda (David)

Magnus, Ryan

(Susan) and their

children Luke

and Nolan,

Amanda Magnus;

Ronald (Sheila)

Raher; Gordon

“Sam” (Valerie)

Raher, Jay and

his children

Hailie and Alexa

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Raher, Steven (Leona) Raher and their

children Hanna, Leah and Austin

Raher, Kristi (Brandon) Banks and

their children Cash and Kane; and

MaryAnn (Lester) Weseen.

Elizabeth is predeceased by her parents

George and Theresa Ray; husband

Harold and all four brothers: George

Jr., Arnold, Donald and

infant brother Michael.

Elizabeth will be laid to

rest beside the love of her life

Harold for eternity.

Funeral ceremonies were

held on Thurs., April 9, 2020

in Our Lady of Grace

Catholic Cemetery, Castor,

Alta. at 2 p.m. with Father

Roger Niedzielski as

Celebrant.

Memorial contributions

may be made in Elizabeth’s

memory to Our Lady of the Rosary

Hospital Auxiliary.

Condolences and loving support may

be sent directly to the Raher families

by visiting www.parkviewfuneralchapels.com.

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© 2020 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 36, No. 19

Fill in the missing words from the list below.

In a sloth’s life, slow is the word. They’re the great reminders

that sometimes it’s a good idea to kick back, relax and just enjoy

hanging around.

How many leaves

can you find on this

page? Have a friend

try. Who found

the most?

There are two main __________ of sloth. One

has two and the other three __________ on their

front feet. The two species look a lot alike.

Two-toed sloths are slightly ____________.

Three-toed sloths have markings on their faces

that make them look like they're always

________________.

Sloths move so slowly that

algae and fungi grow on

them. This is a good thing

because the algae makes their

fur look a bit green. This

helps to camouflage them

when they are hanging from

branches in the rainforest.

loths can swim

faster than they

move on land.

And because they can

slow their heart rate to

one-third of its normal

pace, they can hold

their breath for a long

time. Find out how

long they can stay

underwater by

adding the

10

numbers

along the

correct

path of

5

this maze.

5

10

10

5

5

10

5

5

5

Sloths eat very slowly. They eat

mostly leaves and fruit. Because

they move so slowly, they

don’t go looking for watering

holes. They get their water

from the fruits and leaves

they eat.

Sloths digest food slowly. It can

take up to a month for a sloth to

digest a single meal, according to

the Jacksonville Zoo in Florida.

MINUTES

5

5

5

We sloths rarely come down from the trees because on

the ground is when we’re most easily caught by predators.

Once a week, we descend for one reason. Why?

Circle every other letter to discover the answer!

BTYOMGKOVTWOJTSHDE

UBFAVTMHBRKOTOSM

While on the ground,

three-toed sloths travel at just

6–8 ft (1.8–2.4m) per minute.

They’re slightly quicker in

the rainforest canopy, where

they can whiz by at speeds

of 15 ft (4.6m) per minute!

Even at their fastest, they

still move five times slower

than a drifting iceberg.

There is a little moth

that only lives on a

sloth. It feeds on the

algae that grows in the

sloth’s fur.

Sloth: More

Than One

Meaning

Sloth is the name

of one of the world’s

slowest moving

animals. And it is a

word that means

lazy, slow-moving,

lack of effort.

Look through the

newspaper for three

or more other words

that have more than

one meaning. Cut

out each word and

write down its

different meanings.

Standards Link: Research:

Use the newspaper to

locate information.

They also have two extra neck ________,

allowing them to turn their heads 270 degrees!

Where do they live?

Sloths live in Central and _________ America.

Who are relatives of sloths?

With their long arms and shaggy fur, they look a bit

like monkeys, but they are actually related to another

group of animals. Use the code to discover the answer.

CODE

A =

D =

E =

I =

L =

M =

N =

O =

P =

R =

S =

T =

CAMOUFLAGE

HANGING

MONKEYS

SPECIES

CANOPY

CAUGHT

SHAGGY

SLOTH

ALGAE

FUNGI

MOTHS

GREEN

CURE

LAZY

WHIZ

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P

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C

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S

N

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M

O

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W

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Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical

words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Life-saving sloths?

A recent ___________ shows that some species

of fungi found in sloth fur might _________ to

cure certain kinds of cancer.

The Lion’s Tale

Write a story about a lion. It can be

about a sad lion or a happy lion, a brave

lion or a cowardly lion. You decide.

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Castor Value Drug Mart

(403) 882-3055

Dean’s Machine Inc.

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Dr. Patel Family Dental

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Netago Internet

Toll Free 1-800-542-7028

Paintearth Shorthorns

(403) 882-2253

Rivercrest - Valleymere

(780) 583-2420

S. Barnes Trucking

(403) 575-5264

Stettler Building Supplies

(403) 743-0684

Bouma Meats

(780) 753-2092

Amisk C-Store

(780) 856-3734

Bar-Dale Limousin

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Combest Red Angus

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Lazy E Bar Ranching

(403) 318-8775

King’s Seed Farm

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Rooster Rentals

(587) 219-0904

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